Ships

Seaman Eugen Reddel of Baytown, Texas, a member of the USS Manchester crew, blushes as Monica Lewis, dubbed "Miss Manchester" by the Manchester crew sings a lullaby during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actress Joyce McKenzie is seated on the left. All others are unidentified.

The crew of the USS Manchester arrives in Long Beach, California from the Korean War Zone. All are unidentified.

The light cruiser USS Manchester, which had been operating in Korean war zone waters since September 13, 1950, with a carrier task force in the 7th fleet, arrives at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester, right, greets guests upon his return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. All others are unidentified.

The USS Manchester arrives at Long Beach, California naval station after a tour in the Korean War Zone since September 13, 1950.

Seaman Charles Ryan, a member of the USS Manchester crew, and Dorothy Lamour team up for a hula dance during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Others in the background are unidentified.

Crew members of the cruiser USS Manchester receive a typical Hawaiian "Aloha" on arrival at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Members of the hula troupe are Leilani Young, Gigg White, Mapela Dow, and Leimoni Hauenio.

Actress Monica Lewis (center) speaks with Captain Lewis S. Parks (back to camera) aboard the USS Manchester upon its return to Long Beach, California after being gone nearly a year in the Korean War Zone. All others are unidentified.

Seaman Eugen Reddel of Baytown, Texas, a member of the USS Manchester crew, poses for a photo with Monica Lewis, dubbed "Miss Manchester" by the Manchester crew during celebration of the USS Manchester's return to Long Beach, California, after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. Hollywood actresses Marilyn Monroe (seated, third from left), Carole Morton (seated fourth from left), and Dorothy Lamour (seated, right) are pictured in the background. All others are unidentified.

Captain Lewis S. Parks, Commanding Officer of the USS Manchester, right, greets guests upon his return to Long Beach, California after tour in the Korean War Zone for nearly a year. He presents Hollywood actress Monica Lewis with a custom life preserver from the USS Manchester. Others are unidentified.