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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.

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.

Truman Chats with Station Officers

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, second from right) chats with Admiral Charles Styer (right) while members of his party are greeted by station officers. They are debarking President Truman's plane upon their arrival at Boca Chica, Florida for a vacation. Photo in the album, The President's Vacation Trip to Key West 17-23 November 1946. Behind President Truman is Captain James Foskett. All others unidentified.