SN (SS) John Cunningham joined U-2513 in January 1949 as a Motor Machinist's Mate Striker earning his Dolphins after six months.  He served aboard the boat until she was decommissioned in July 1949.  He then served aboard USS Diablo (SS-479) and left the Navy in 1952 as a Quartermaster 3rd Class.

SN (SS) John Cunningham (the contributor of these photos) age 18 aboard U-2513 at Key West Naval Station about March/April 1949

SN (SS) John Cunningham

SN (SS) John Cunningham

U-2513 at Key West Naval Station, Florida at Key West Naval Station about March/April 1949