Field, Virginia, 1917-1992

An unknown man stands at the microphone as a part of a Hollywood troupe that performed aboard the USS Manchester during its return celebration to Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone. Seated behind him are actresses Virginia Field (left), Joyce Mackenzie (second from left), and Monica Lewis (second from right). All others are unidentified.

A troupe of Hollywood actors and actresses performed a show for crew members of the USS Manchester upon their arrival to Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Seated in the first row are Virginia Field (left), Joyce Mackenzie (second from left), Monica Lewis (third from right), and Dorothy Lamour (second from right). Standing in the background, second from right is Captain Lewis Parks, commander of the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.

An unknown man stands at microphone during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actresses are seated behind him, including Virginia Field and Joyce Mackenzie (left and second from left), Monica Lewis (second from right), and Dorothy Lamour (right). Standing in the background is Captain Lewis Parks, commanding officer of the USS Manchester. All others are unidentified.

Seaman Charles Ryan, a member of the USS Manchester crew, and Dorothy Lamour dance the hula during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actresses are seated behind them, including Monica Lewis, far right with Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester behind her. Marilyn Monroe is standing next to Captain Parks. Virginia Field is seated on the left. All others are unidentified.

The USS Manchester arrives in Long Beach, California after nearly a year on combat duty in the Korean War. Fourteen Hollywood actors and actresses were on hand to greet the returning officers and men.

Actors Arthur Lake stands at a microphones during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Various Hollywood actresses sit behind him, including Virginia Fields and Joyce McKenzie. All others are unidentified.

On June 16, 1951, the USS Manchester arrives in Long Beach, California after nearly a year on combat duty in the Korean War. Fourteen Hollywood actors and actresses were on hand to greet the returning officers and men. Those shown, from left to right, Dorothy Lamour, Virginia Field, Marilyn Monroe, Helena Carter, Carole Morton, and Joyce Mackenzie.

Hollywood actress Monica Lewis gives a speech aboard USS Manchester during its arrival celebration in Long Beach, California after being in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Captain Lewis Parks is in the background to the right. Also present in the front row are Virginia Field (left), Joyce Mackenzie (second from left), and Dorothy Lamour (second from right). All others are unidentified.