Are these uniforms credible for American sailors just after WW2?

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VE DAY KISS

This famous photo is known to have been to been taken on VE Day in New York. Note the man in the rear in the identical sailor uniform, and the kisser is in a dark version of the same.

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Looks not unreasonable to me. Superficially, that looks like the US Naval Uniform, Summer white, enlisted. I did a google search on that term. I'll admit that I was disappointed by the amount of noise in the results, but I found the following examples that are similar to the pictures you've cited.

Example 1
Example 2: See #3
Example 3 - I was uncomfortable with the date, but I will accept @Oldcat's assurance that is is correct.
Example 4

I am puzzled by the lack of sleeve insignia. Today, I'd conclude that these men are E-1 (no insignia). I've actually never seen an E-1; they grow up so fast.

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