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History in pictures and documents for the Years of 1945 - 1949.
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USS John R. Craig DD885 - Commissioning Ceremonies

Launched 14 April 1945 in Orange, Texas.

Launched 14 April 1945 in Orange, Texas.

Brochure for Commissioning Ceremonies.

Brochure for Commissioning Ceremonies.

Brochure for Commissioning Ceremonies. Crew list Blank members.

1945 Commissioning Ceremonies.

1945 Commissioning Ceremonies.

1945 - 1st Set of Officers on Craig.

1945 Commissioning Ceremonies. Presenting Colors on Fantail.

1945 Commissioning Ceremonies.

1945 Commissioning Ceremonies.

1945 - 1st Set of CPO's on Craig.

1945 Blank owners.

More pictures and documents from 45-49 below.

Craig 21 April 1946.

Craig 21 April 1946.

Craig 23 Oct 1946 Whangpoo River Shanghai China.

Craig 23 Oct 1946 Whangpoo River Shanghai China.

Craig 23 Oct 1946 Whangpoo River Shanghai China.

Information Pamphlet on Tsingtao, China January 1946

Local establishments in Tsingtao, China

July 1, 1946

Merry Christmas 1947

Merry Christmas 1947-Menu

Merry Christmas 1947-Ship's Crew

Craig 1948

1948 Christmas Menu - Officers

1948 Christmas Menu

1948 Christmas Menu - Ship's Crew

Liberty and at work.

Liberty 1949 or 50