Submarines (Ships)

An unidentified sailor works near the stern of a submarine that is at sea and underway. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (right), receives a recognition ribbon from an unidentified United States Navy officer on board a submarine, probably the Pompano. This is possibly either his first Navy Cross or the Gold Star, both of which he was awarded for service aboard the Pompano. Parks was the captain of the Pompano from 1939 until 1942 when he was detached and assigned to the staff of Commander Submarines, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (right), shakes hands with an unidentified United States Navy officer after receiving a new recognition ribbon. This is possibly either his first Navy Cross or the Gold Star, both of which he was awarded for service aboard the Pompano. Parks was the captain of the Pompano from 1939 until 1942 when he was detached and assigned to the staff of Commander Submarines, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

An unidentified submarine is pictured at sea and underway. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

An unidentified United States Navy officer returns a salute as he prepares to leave a submarine. Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks is standing behind the officer as other unidentified officers salute him. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

Lieutenant Commander Lewis Parks (left), shakes hands with an unidentified United States Navy officer. A group of unidentified officers and sailors stand at attention in the background. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

An unidentified submarine is docked in a harbor, location unknown. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

A ship can be seen far in the distance from the stern of a submarine that is at sea and underway. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks's photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

A group of United States Navy officers pose for a photograph, probably at New London, Connecticut submarine base where Admiral Lewis Parks was stationed in 1929 and 1946. All are unidentified except the first man on the left, John Martin. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II."

A group of submarine sailors enjoy dessert after their noon meal. Each table seats six men and are folded out of the way when not in use providing the crew a "recreation room" onboard the submarine. The photograph is included in Lewis Parks' photo album entitled "Submarine Pictures W. War II." The photograph is cropped off at the top.