So whose the other guy?

[General Butler]

I have this "huge" watch for photo album. O e shot is clearly my man Butler...but who is the other guy? Any guess, I dont know. James Buchanan?

 

[chubachus]

I know I've seen that photo before but can't recall who it is at the moment. An admiral maybe?

 

[General Butler]

I know I've seen that photo before but can't recall who it is at the moment. An admiral maybe?

Maybe it I can place him...admiral stringham?

 

[chubachus]

Found him, pretty notable guy, Charles Wilkes: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/capt-charles-wilkes-cdv-u-s-navy-explorer

Did he cross paths with Butler at some point?