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Troop Billeting Area in Wonson, Korea Set Afire by USS Manchester Bombardment

Original caption: A Korean troop billeting area in Wonsan, Korea is set afire by the USS Manchester's main battery. The Manchester's big guns reached out as far as 13 miles to strike at enemy troop concentrations during the siege of the city of Wonsan. Troops are still visible in this photo taken from the Manchester helicopter.

Various Ceremonies Take Place on the USS Manchester While Docked in Yokosuka, Japan

While a group of sailors are seated together in the background (rear of photograph), others enjoy the fun as a Japanese woman, a member of the welcoming committee, admires a sailor's ribbons on board the USS Manchester. The USS Manchester was docked at Yokosuka, Japan. All are unidentified. The photograph is part of an album entitled "Pictures by R. Admiral Lewis Parks. USS Manchester."