USS Sand Lance SS-381 returning from a war patrol May 1945

USS Sand Lance (SS 381), returning from a war patrol, May 1945. Her lookouts are scanning the horizon for signs of enemy activity. Flag below the National Ensign is that of the Presidential Unit Citation. 40mm Gunboat in the foreground. National Archives photograph: 80-G-468393.

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  • Garret Brown on 2011-Sep-18 02:53:07 Garret Brown said

    My grandfather was on this ship and I love seeing these photos!

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