The story
African-American mess attendants/gunners aboard Indianapolis, 10 Jul 1942Porter off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 10 Jul 1942, photo 1 of 2Porter off Mare Island Navy Yard, California, United States, 10 Jul 1942, photo 2 of 2
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You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.