USS OSWALD DE 767
"Chow down in the after messing compartment. This is where its thrown on our trayplates. That thing that looks like a kettle drum is called a 'copper' and keeps our coffee hot by the use of steam"

Photo provided by Miriam Lowe, sister of crewmember Paul J. Hinz, deceased.
Mr. Hinz labeled the photo with the above information.

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