Lieutenant Commander Collection

Officers of the U.S.S. Recruit, 1917 Creator: Bain News Service
Capt. C.F. Pierce, Lt. W.P. Vickerman, Ass't Surg. J.J. Kaveny, Com. C. Adams, Lt. Com. T.N. Taylor, Lt. C. McKinney, Ass't P.M. Wells Hawkes, Ass't Surg R.H

Bald Eagle on U.S.S. Recruit, 28 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Bald Eagle on U.S.S. Recruit, 28 Jul 1917. Lt. Wells Hawks (1870-1941), a member of the Navy's public relations team with "Chief Bald Eagle"

Bald Eagle, Wells Hawks, 28 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Bald Eagle, Wells Hawks, 28 Jul 1917. Native American "Chief Bald Eagle" shaking hands with Lieutenant Wells Hawks (1870-1941)

Jan van Speijk lights the gunpowder fuse, 5 February 1831, (1831-1850). Creator: Jacobus Schoemaker Doyer
Jan van Speijk lights the gunpowder fuse, 5 February 1831, (1831-1850). Dutch naval lieutenant commander with the United Netherlands Navy who became a hero in the Netherlands for his opposition to

Lieutenant Torquil Macleod. H.M.S."Serpent", 1890. Creator: Unknown. Lieutenant Torquil Macleod
Lieutenant Torquil Macleod. H.M.S."Serpent", 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

John Philip Sousa, (1904?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
John Philip Sousa, (1904?). Three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing left, in uniform. [Composer and conductor known as the "American March King"]

Admiral Henry L. Howison, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Henry L. Howison, between 1865 and 1880. [Officer in the US Navy]

Lieutenant Commander Edward Phelps Lull, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Commander Edward Phelps Lull, 1865-1880. Lull, Com. E.P. U.S.N. between 1865 and 1880. [Captain during the American Civil War; Commander of the Department of Alaska]

US Navy, uniforms, 1899 (colour litho)
6028787 US Navy, uniforms, 1899 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Navy, uniforms, 1899)

Albert Read, US transatlantic pilot
Albert Cushing Read (1887-1967), US military pilot who was commander as part of a crew of six on the first transatlantic flight in May 1919

Cold War medical training, 1958
Cold War medical training. US Navy nurses observing a demonstration of radiation survey instruments as part of the nuclear nursing course at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland

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A lieutenant commander is a senior officer rank in the military, typically holding the position of second-in-command on a ship or unit, and are responsible for overseeing operations, managing personnel, and ensuring mission success. With years of experience and leadership training they can skilled at making tough decisions under pressure and leading their teams with confidence. Their dedication to duty and commitment to service make them vital assets in any military organization. A lieutenant commander's role is crucial in maintaining order, discipline, and efficiency within their unit while also serving as mentors to junior officers and enlisted personnel. Through their exemplary leadership skills and unwavering dedication to their country, lieutenant commanders play a pivotal role in defending freedom and protecting national security interests around the world.