Photograph of Change of Command ceremony: Admirals Colbert, Semmes, and others salute on dais
Digital Record
Identifier: https://nhc.duracloud.org/durastore/collections/MSC385_02_08_2025.jpg
Dates
- Creation: 1971 Aug 17
Summary
Color 4x5 photograph of the Change of Command ceremony featuring the officers on the dais saluting. Pictured are VADM B.J. Semmes Jr. (second from left), VADM R.G. Colbert (second from right). ADM Frank Vannoy is likely featured, who spoke at the ceremony on behalf of CNO ADM Zumwalt.
Extent
.93 Megabytes
General Note
Old Folder Title - NWC; Events; Ceremonies; Change of Command: Colbert to Semmes
Subject
- Semmes, Benedict J. (Benedict Joseph), 1913- (Person)
- Colbert, Richard G., 1915-1973 (Person)
- Vannoy, Frank W. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository