Benjamin F. Tompkins receiving the Gold Star 13 april 1945.
Tompkins is on the right, Under Secretary of the Navy, Ralph Bard, is on the left.


Captain Tomkins-- First Commanding Officer (no information at this time)

Captain Cheatham -- Second Commanding Officer

Captain Superfine -- Third Commanding Officer



- Picture from files of Marc Ruegamer, USS Coghlan Group.

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