Maples, Houston L. (Houston Ledbetter), 1896-1980

Staff officers of Admiral Ernest J. King ascend steps to their quarters during the Potsdam Conference. They are: Vice-Admiral C. M. Cooke, Jr. (left front), Rear-Admiral H. L. Maples (right front), Captain A. S. McDill (left rear), and Commander E. J. Gough (right rear). From Potsdam album, 1945.

Captain Houston L. (Johnny) Maples receives the Legion of Merit from Brigadier General Frank N. Roberts as American Embassy, Moscow witnesses, Captain Ronald Allen, United States Navy and John Davies look on.