Wales, George Herrick, 1908-1997

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) attends a ceremony to take over command of the Fifteenth Naval District at Fort Amador, Canal Zone from Rear Admiral George Wales (at podium).

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) attends a ceremony to take over command of the Fifteenth Naval District at Fort Amador, Canal Zone from Rear Admiral George Wales (left).

Admiral George Wales (left) and Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) attend a ceremony at Quarry Heights, Panama Canal. All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) attends a ceremony to take over command of the Fifteenth Naval District at Fort Amador, Canal Zone from Rear Admiral George Wales (left).

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) attends a ceremony to take over command of the Fifteenth Naval District at Fort Amador, Canal Zone from Rear Admiral George Wales who stands at podium. Others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) attends Admiral George Wales (left) Honor Guard ceremony at Quarry Heights, Panama. Also present is Lieutenant General Ridgely Gaither (front row, right). Others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (right) attends a ceremony to take over command of the Fifteenth Naval District at Fort Amador, Canal Zone from Rear Admiral George Wales who stands at the podium.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (at podium) attends a ceremony to take over command of the Fifteenth Naval District at Fort Amador, Canal Zone from Rear Admiral George Wales (second from right). The other officer in the background is unidentified.

Rear Admiral Lewis S. Parks (left) attends a ceremony to take over command of the Fifteenth Naval District at Fort Amador, Canal Zone from Rear Admiral George Wales.