Formal group photo of the Third Division, 1st Battalion U. S. N. R., March 17, 1941

black-and-white photograph

8 x 10 inch emulsion on paper black-and-white photograph of the Third Division, 1st Battalion U. S. N.R., March 17, 1941. This was a United States Naval Reserve Division that was called to Active Duty Detail. The photo shows the 1st Battalion posing indoors as a group. All are wearing dark uniforms with white hats. The 3 officers are seated in the middle of the front row. Typed below the group reads "ACTIVE DUTY DETAIL / THIRD DIVISION, 1st BATTALION U.S.N.R. / U.S.S. PRAIRIE STATE / MARCH 17th 1941"