This picture is dated 19 November 1945. The only identification on the rear is – U.S.S. Helena – Aviation Unit.
Also the standard RELEASED for publication describing this as an Official Photo of the U.S Navy.
The only person identified is Captain Leslie E. Riggins. Top row, second from the left.
He is/was a cousin of DeWitt T. Brooks.
Mr. Brooks has signed our USS Helena Guest Book with the following words:
I'm researching my cousin, Capt. Leslie E. Riggins for a family history book. I have two Official U.S. Navy Photos showing my cousin on the deck
with 11 other officers. One photo is signed Capt. Hosard E. Crews [Pews?] and dated May 1946. This photo was taken Nov. 19, 1945.
My cousin was a Comander at the time. Any information you could share about this ship and its activities would be appreciated.
My email is vaadman@comcast.net
