The story
Laffey at Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides with survivors of Wasp on board, 16 Sep 1942; note Helena and a destroyer in backgroundLaffey maneuvering alongside a cruiser, either Salt Lake City or Pensacola, with survivors of Wasp on board, Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, 16 Sep 1942; note Juneau in backgroundLaffey with survivors of Wasp on board, Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, 16 Sep 1942Laffey alongside of Salt Lake City or Pensacola (probably Salt Lake City), with survivors of Wasp on board, Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, 16 Sep 1942
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