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. Capt. McInerney is reading orders turning over command to Capt. Ryan (right). Lt. Comdr. A.J. Hill (skipper of Nichlas) is on the left.