NARA photo 80-G-56086
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 shakes hands with officers of Nicholas upon leaving. Right to left: Ens. Jack Fitch; Lt. (jg) R.J. Reideler; Lt. (jg) J.C. Everett (shaking hands); Lt. T.R. Ramsay (MC), medical officer.