Foskett, James H. (James Hicks), 1898-1961

King George VI of Great Britain (foreground, left) and President Harry S. Truman (foreground, center, wearing civilian suit) on board the USS Augusta as King George prepares to leave. Standing between King George VI and President Truman is Admiral William D. Leahy. Standing behind President Truman, mostly obscured, is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Standing opposite King George VI is Captain James Foskett, Commanding Officer of the Augusta. All others are unidentified.

Captain James H. Foskett (center, background) departs from the USS Augusta after his change in command ceremony. Unidentified soldiers give Captain Foskett a salute.

Admiral Stuart H. Ingersoll (right) presents Captain James H. Foskett (left) with a Commendation Ribbon.

Captain James Foskett (at microphone) gives a speech during his change of command ceremony for aboard the USS Augusta. All others are unidentified.

Captain James H. Foskett (standing at microphone) speaks during the change of command ceremony aboard the USS Augusta as he prepares to depart. All others are unidentified.

From left to right, Secretary of State James Byrnes, President Harry S. Truman, and Captain James H. Foskett walk on the deck of the USS Augusta while enroute to the Potsdam Conference.

Captain James H. Foskett (center, foreground) shakes hands with an unidentified officer after his change of command ceremony aboard the USS Augusta. All others unidentified.

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Captain James Foskett, commanding officer of the USS Augusta. Captain Foskett describes a pelorus to the others. They are aboard the Augusta en route to the Potsdam Conference in Germany.

Secretary of State James F. Byrnes (foreground, second from left) and King George VI (center, right) shake hands during the King visit aboard the USS Augusta. Also present are Admiral William D. Leahy (left), President Harry S. Truman (foreground, third from left, mostly obscured by King George VI), Captain James Foskett (right), and Captain James K. Vardaman (just behind Captain Foskett). All others are unidentified. King George VI visited the Augusta before it left to return to the United States from the Potsdam Conference.

Captain James H. Foskett walks down stairs in front of another officer during his change of command ceremony aboard the USS Augusta. All others are unidentified.