Change of Command (Cruiser Los Angeles), 1953

7 images. Change of Command (Cruiser Los Angeles), 1953. Captain Lawrence Daspit; Lieutenant Junior Grade J.C. Wilcox; Lieutenant Commander R.W. Dart; Commander J.W. Gross; Commander W.G. Barden; Lieutenant Commander W.H. Eschmann; Captain William Outerbridge. ; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Gershon. Date: 07-22. Reporter: Gershon. Assignment: Cru. L.A. change of command. Captain Lawrence Daspit saluting as he leaves Cruiser L.A. Officers honored him by standing as dieboys usually done by enlisted men. Officers clockwise: Lt. (jg) J.C. Wilcox; Lt. commander R.W. Dart; commander J.W. Gross; Commander W.G. Barden; Lt. Com. W.H. Eschmann. Overall show Capt. William Outerbridge reading his orders as he takes command of Cru L. Overall shot shows Capt. Lawrence Daspit reading orders releaving him of command Cru. L.A."