August 1938: USS Neosho AO-23 seen the month of commissioning.

December 7, 1941: Smoke from the first wave of Japanese aircraft rising over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. USS Neosho AO-23 is seen on the right of battleship row.

December 7, 1941: USS California BB-44 seen listing after being damaged during the Japanese attack. USS Neosho AO-23 is seen astern backing away.

December 7, 1941: USS California BB-44 seen listing after being damaged during the Japanese attack. USS Neosho AO-23 is seen at far right.

May 1, 1942: USS Neosho AO-23 seen during an underway refueling of USS Yorktown CV-5 just days before the Battle of the Coral Sea.

May 1, 1942: Heavy waves coming across the deck of USS Neosho AO-23 nearly washing several men overboard during refueling of Yorktown CV-5.

May 1, 1942: Heavy waves coming across the deck of USS Neosho AO-23 nearly washing several men overboard during refueling of Yorktown CV-5.

May 7, 1942: USS Neosho AO-23 seen burning during following an attack by Japanese aircraft during the Battle of the Coral Sea.