Foskett, James H. (James Hicks), 1898-1961

Rear Admiral James Foskett (third from right) laying a wreath at the site of the statue of General Artigas, Uruguayan National Hero. Also present is United States Ambassador to Uruguay Ellis Briggs (center). All others are unidentified. The statue was fenced off for repairs.

Rear Admiral James Foskett (second from left) and naval officers stop for a sherry and a snack at a villa as they travel from Laguna del Sauce Naval Air Station to Punta del Este, Uruguay. Also present are the Minister of National Defense of Uruguay (left) and the United States Ambassador to Uruguay Ellis Briggs (third from left). All others are unidentified.

The Chinese Ambassador to Brazil Quo Cai Chi (second from right) and his son Eddie Quo (far right) call upon United States Navy Rear Admiral James Foskett (second from left) on board the USS Huntington and are given full honors. Others are unidentified.

United States Navy Rear Admiral James Foskett (front row, fourth from right) is standing with a group of other naval officers and dignitaries beside a swimming pool at the resort in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador to Brazil Herschel Johnson (center) and Captain Bill Saunders (right) on board the USS Huntington with Rear Admiral James Foskett (left) during the USS Huntington's visit to Brazil.

Rear Admiral James Foskett calls on President Luis Batlle Berres of Uruguay at his Executive Chambers in Montevideo. Seated, from left to right: President Luis Battle Berres, Ambassador Ellis O. Briggs, Rear Admiral Foskett, Captain Arleigh Burke, Commander Brown. Others are unidentified.

From left to right Senora Suzano, Mrs. Saunders, Rear Admiral James Foskett, Captain Bill Saunders, Pedro Suzano (Brazilian aide) on board the USS Huntington during its stop in Brazil.

The Minister of National Defense of Uruguay (second from right) proposes a toast after he delivered a speech at a luncheon at Cantegril Country Club, Punta del Este, Uruguay. Also present is United States Navy Rear Admiral James Foskett (second from left), Lieutenant Commander Galimberto (third from left), and United States Ambassador to Uruguay Ellis Briggs (right). Others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral James Foskett (fourth from right) and other members of his party await the transportation that will continue to take them on their journey from Laguna del Sauce Naval Air Station to Punta del Este, Uruguay. They made a brief stop for snacks at a villa. Also present is the Minister of National Defense of Uruguay (fifth from right) and the United States Ambassador to Uruguay, Ellis Briggs (sixth from right). All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Leland Lovette, Chief of the United States Naval Mission (far left) calls on Captain James Foskett (center) aboard the USS Huntington while the ship is visiting Brazil. Also present is Captain Arleigh Burke (right). Others in the background are unidentified.