Past and Present "Mystery Photo" Information
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| Based on information furnished by
diligent U.S.S. Little Rock crew members, as well as other creditable
sources, below is information we have received pertaining to "Mystery
Photos" published on
the U.S.S. Little Rock Association Web Site. |
| Mystery
Photo #21 |
|
 1947 Vatican Visit |
The photo to the left was generously
furnished by
Milton "Mike" and Martha Hight. Mike was an HM3 on the USS Little
Rock
from 1947 to 1948. While in the Med in 1947 some of the crew went to
Rome
and visited the Vatican. While they were visiting they were granted an
audience
with Pope Pius XII. What we are looking for is input from the old salts that were on CL-92 at that time as to who the various people in the photo are. We've identified the Pope, and we know which of the sailors is Mike Hight, but the other guys (and ladies) that were in the audience are a mystery. (Click on the photo for a larger view.) If you think you know one or more individuals in the photo, let us know either by going to the Mystery Photo #21 posting on the Message Board, or send an e-mail to the webmaster. |
| Mystery Photo #22 | |
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An alert reader of our
website contacted us (probably because of our extensive web data
pertaining to the Sixth Fleet) and sent us the adjacent picture and the
following inquiry: "Hello. I’m wondering if you could help me identify the significance or historical connection of a medal, the remains of which I found at a Pearl Harbor construction site back in 1971. I found it in freshly dug dirt as I was crossing the naval base from my ship, the USS Midway (CVA-41). Thanks for any help you can provide". Charles Paige (Received from Mr. Paige on 20 Sept 2009) Click on the picture to get a larger view. If you know something about this medal/coin, let us know either by going to the Mystery Photo #22 posting on the Message Board, or send an e-mail to the webmaster. - - - - - - - The following was received Thursday, March 11, 2010: "I am Manuel Conklin I was an SK on board the USS R.K.Turner CG-20 back in the mid 70's. I was looking through our ships website and seen there was a link to your ship.... When I came to the mystery coin article I decided to ask on another website I frequently visit.... Most of the answers I received were; it is a Challenge Coin, as in the ones we hold on to today.... Please put my name in the hat for the running of the ATTABOY on the mystery coin. I say it is a Challenge Coin. I am sure a more specific answer will surface but for now that's my guess. |