NARA photo 80-G-56083
Change of command ceremonies between Capt. Francis X. McInerney and Capt. T.J. Ryan, who took over command of Destroyer Squadron 21 on board Nicholas, 7 August 1943. Officers are at attention during the ceremony. Front row: Lt. J.P. Coleman, engineering officer; Lt. R.M. Matthews, navigating officer, Lt. J.H. Stone, officer of the deck; Lt. T.R. Ramsey (MC), medical officer; Lt. Comdr. L.L. Snider, executive officer; J.C. Everett, assistant gunnery officer. Rear: Ens. V.H. McWhorter, communications and decoding officer; Lt. (jg) R.J. Reideler; Ens. H.B.B. Voorhies; Ens. W.H. Gabelman; Ens. J.N. Gardner, assistant torpedo and ship’s service officer.