USS Philadelphia
"Smoker" 1942-43

This photo was provided by Peter Crosby, son of Cdr. Gordon Josiah Crosby who was Exec. Officer of USS Philadelphia for much of 1942-44.
He also served as Commanding Officer for Aug. '43 when Capt. Hendren fell ill and was replaced by Capt. Ansel.

This 'smoker' aboard USS Phila. was sometime in 1942-43 when it was the flagship of Rear Admiral Lyal A. Davidson
who is identified in the photo along with Cdr. Crosby. Can anyone identify the central officer?.