USS OSWALD DE 767
"Chow down in the chiefs quarters. When a fellow makes chief on board ship, there is a certain ritual to go through. Just like an initiation. Here he is shown eating chow, under difficulty"

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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