Naval officers

Commodore Clinton E. Braine (second from right) and Captain James Foskett (right) are walking towards a group of unidentified officers during an inspection of the USS Savannah at Commander Naval Bases in Newport, Rhode Island.

Commodore Clinton E. Braine is walking down a line of unidentified sailors during an inspection of the USS Savannah in Newport, Rhode Island. Captain James Foskett follows behind Commodore Braine.

Commodore Clinton E. Braine is leaning forward to shake the hand of an unidentified officer during an inspection of the USS Savannah at the Commander Naval Bases in Newport, Rhode Island. Captain James Foskett is standing behind Commander Braine. All other sailors are unidentified.

Captain James Foskett (left) and Commodore Clinton Braine (right) are walking together down a line of unidentified sailors during an inspection of the USS Savannah at the Commander Naval Bases in Newport, Rhode Island.

Commodore Clinton E. Braine is boarding the USS Savannah at the Commander Naval Bases in Newport, Rhode Island to inspect the ship. All other sailors are unidentified.

Commodore Clinton E. Braine is walking down a line of unidentified sailors during an inspection of the USS Savannah in Newport, Rhode Island.

Commodore Clinton E. Braine is walking down a line of unidentified sailors during an inspection of the USS Savannah at Commander Naval Base in Newport, Rhode Island. Captain James Foskett faces Commodore Braine on the right.

Rear Admiral Donald B. Beary of the United States Navy is shaking hands with an unidentified officer as he leaves the USS Savannah after an informal inspection. All other sailors are unidentified.

Captain James Foskett is standing aboard a British salvage tug, somewhere near Tobruk, Libya. Others in the background are unidentified.

A United States Navy officer conducts a personnel inspection on board the USS Savannah. All sailors and officers are unidentified.