SN Larry M. McBreen (left), QMC John Smith (right)

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SN Larry M. McBreen (left), QMC John Smith (right)

SN Larry M. McBreen (left) in a friendly discussion with QMC John Smith (right) regarding seamanship and knot tying. Smith was a 33-year veteran of the Coast Guard. Both are in Class A Blues; photo dated 25 February 1959; photo number 13CGD-022059-02.

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Tags: John Smith, WWII, Knots, personnel, uniform, Larry M. McBreen, Class A blues, Chief Petty Officer

Photo by: na | VIRIN: 170602-G-XX000-045.JPG

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