NARA photo 80-G-56085
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 of Nicholas bid farewell to Capt. McInerney. Right to left: Ens. G.V. Holland; Ens. H.B.B. Voorhies; Ens. W.N. Gabelman; Ens. Jack Fitch (son of Vice Adm. A.W. Fitch, ComAirSoPac); staff officers of DesRon 21 Lt. (jg) R.J. Reideler; Lt. (jg) J.C. Everett; Lt. T.R. Ramsay; Capt. Parks of USS Whitney (AD 4); Lt. J.P. Coleman and Capt. T.J. Ryan (back to camera).