Original caption: Naval photograph documenting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii which initiated US participation in World War II. Navy's caption: The terrific explosion of the destroyer USS SHAW when her magazine exploded after being bombed by Japanese aircraft in the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, 12/07/1941

Original caption: Naval photograph documenting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii which initiated US participation in World War II. Navy's caption: Colors flying from USS WEST VIRGINIA(left) and USS ARIZONA (right) aflame, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of Dec. 7, 1941., 12/07/1941

Caption on reverse: "PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE FOURTEENTH NAVAL DISTRICT (Official U.S. Navy Photo) January 19, 1950 COMMENDED FOR RESERVE RECRUITING is Lt. Herman Rosen, USNR, of 1633 Alencastre st., Honolulu, who volunteered for active duty to plan and direct the campaign. For his "outstanding performance of duty", Lt. Rosen was commended by Rear Admiral Charles H. …