Commissioning photo, 16NOV48.  Photo courtesy of John S. Galla






Conversion Card.  Photo courtesy of Ron Sellen.




On board USS Des Moines CA-134. December 1959

Donated by Lou Lockwood




The young sailors of today have never heard the word 'Holy Stone" much less know what it means.

Your author sure knows. The first few times I "enjoyed this duty" I was sure my back would never again be straight. DJB

Picture donated by Robert L. McGhee 



USS Des Moines CA-134 1st Day Issue Post Card

Courtesy of John S. Galla (Sr)




Zippo Cigarette Lighter

Courtesy of John S. Galla (Sr)




John S. Galla's Plank Owners Certificate




Relay circuit to NAVCOMM Sta - Port Lyautey, Morrocco

Photo courtesy of Tom Macfarlane




Radio Central Supervisor's Desk Message Center "Write-up" Position

Photo courtesy of Tom Macfarlane






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