1927 Admiral IRWIN COMDES USS WHITNEY AD-4 Original RPPC Photo US Navy 5.5x3.5 for Sale

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1927 Admiral IRWIN COMDES USS WHITNEY AD-4 Original RPPC Photo US Navy 5.5x3.5 For Sale

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1927 Admiral IRWIN COMDES USS WHITNEY AD-4 Original RPPC Photo US Navy 5.5x3.5 :
$25.00

This is an original photo of the USS Whitney AD-4 in dry dock. The photograph features the United States Navy ship in 1927. The ship was manufactured in the United States and served in the military. The photo is a collectible item and a great addition to any collection of transportation or military memorabilia.

5 1/2 x 3 1/5

The year of manufacture is clearly visible in the photo, which shows the ship in dry dock. This is an excellent opportunity to own a piece of history and a unique photo of a US Navy ship. Add this to your collection of boats and ships or military photographs.

Admiral Noble Edward Irvin

He was born at Greenfield, Ohio on September 29, 1869. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1891, and was wounded in action 1 May 1898 while aboard the USS Baltimore in the Battle of Manila Bay. Irwin was also mentioned in the Executive Officer\'s official report for \"intelligent personal work\" on vessel repairs after the battle.

Noble Irwin commanded USS New Orleans in 1914 during the Fourth Battle of Topolobampo, a naval battle between Mexican forces during the Mexican Revolution.

Captain Irwin was awarded the Navy Cross for meritorious service as Director of Naval Aviation during World War I. Thereafter he was in command of battleship USS Oklahoma, and Destroyer Squadrons of the Scouting Fleet, and was Chief of the Naval Mission to Brazil (1927–1931).

Rear Admiral Irwin became Commandant of the 15th Naval District in March 1931 and was transferred to the Retired List 1 October 1933. He died at Warner Springs, California on August 10, 1937.