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Styer, Charles W. (Charles Wilkes), 1897-1976

Naval Officers Pose for Photograph After Receiving Recognition

Five United States submarine officers pose after receiving medals for valor against the enemy. From left to right: Lieutenant Commander Raymond Henry Bass (United States Navy) received the Navy Cross; Lieutenant Commander Willis Manning Thomas (United States Navy) received the Silver Star; Captain Charles W. Styer, Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet awarded the medals; Lieutenant Commander David Rickart Connole (United States Navy) received the Silver Star; Lieutenant Thomas Patrick McGrath (United States Navy) received a Silver Star, and Lieutenant Ralph F.

President Truman Tours the Grounds of Fort Jefferson

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from left) on the inside grounds of Fort Jefferson National Historic Site at Dry Tortugas, Florida. Truman visited the Fort while on vacation in Key West. Others include: Admiral Charles Styer, Captain James Foskett, Dr. John Steelman, Ft. Jefferson caretaker Russell Gibbs, Admiral William Leahy, and Edwin Locke (behind the president). From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

President Truman Views Cannon at Fort Jefferson

Caretaker of Ft. Jefferson, Russell A. Gibbs, points out a rusted 16 inch cannon to President Harry S. Truman (second from left) and party while visiting Fort Jefferson National Historic Site in Dry Tortugas, Florida. Others in the presidential party include: Admiral William Leahy, John Steelman, Press Secretary Charles Ross, Edwin Locke, Admiral Charles Styer, Captain James Foskett, and Secret Service agent John Gorham (dark shirt). Truman visited the Dry Tortugas Islands while on vacation in Key West. All others are unidentified.

Truman Prepares to Board the U.S.S. Stribling

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from left, with cane) and his party prepare to embark in the U.S.S. Stribling tied up at the submarine base where Truman and his party are vacationing in Key West, Florida. From left to right: Admiral William Leahy, General Harry Vaughan (background), President Truman, General Wallace Graham, Admiral Charles W. Styer, unidentified man in hat (background), and Naval Aide Captain James Foskett. They are boarding en route to the Dry Tortugas Islands. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

President Truman Tours Fort Jefferson

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) and his party on a tour of the interior of Fort Jefferson National Monument, Mr. Russell Gibbs, custodian, conducting. Others pictured include: Captain James Foskett, Clark Clifford, Edwin Locke, Admiral William Leahy, Secretary Charles Ross, Admiral Charles Styer, and Chief C.J. Langello, USN (in background). President Truman and his party traveled to the Fort on Dry Tortugas while on vacation in Key West, Florida. All others are unidentified. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Truman On the Bow

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, Admiral Charles W. Styer, young Bill Saunders and Captain James H. Foskett on the bow of the U.S.S. Stribling. President Harry S. Truman was on vacation and took a cruise from Key West to Dry Tortugas, Florida. From the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Admiral Styer on Deck

Admiral Charles W. Styer (foreground), Assistant Chief of Naval Operations, on board the submarine U-2513 while on vacation with President Harry S. Truman. Part of the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.

Mr. Steelman and Admiral Styer Atop Conning Tower

President Harry S. Truman (bottom left-hand corner) watches the demonstrations by the U.S.S. Wilke while on board the submarine U-2513 while he is on vacation in Key West, Florida. Also present are Dr. John Steelman (standing, white shirt) and Admiral Charles Styer (standing, right). Others are unidentified. Part of the album The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946.