Naval officer. As the inspector of target practice he brought about great improvements in naval gunnery. He was named commander of U.S. Naval Forces in European Waters. He was a coauthor of The Victory at Sea which won a Pulitzer Prize in history. Vintage 4 x 6 photo, affixed to a 6 x 10 mount, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the mount “To the Wardroom Officers U. S. S. Gamble, With best wishes from Wm. S. Sims, June 1919.” Scattered water staining and soiling to mount and some light soiling to image, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
