Anzio (CG 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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Anzio Today... 1995 From Left to Right: OS3 Yost, OS3 Corrigan, OS2 Gillespie, OS3 Salmieri, and OS3 Qrabill, ANZIO ' s Color Guard, overlook- ing the American Military Ceme- tery at Anzio after the wreath lay- ing ceremony at the Statue of Brotherhood. IC2 Whitaker is exchanging addresses with two local Italian boys and their father. Many new friendships were started during the port visit to Anzio. 65

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Anzio Yesterday... 1944 Left: The dedication ceremony of the American Military Cemetery, Anzio It- aly. Below: A member of the 1st Ar- mor Division shares dinner with and Italian girl by his camouflaged tank in the aftermath of the battle. ' , ' 4

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Clockwise from Top Left: USS ANZIO preparing to drop anchor near Anzio, Ita ly. CAPT Balisle greets the Mayor of Anzio and his entourage in the helo hanger after flying in on Cutlass 460. The Mayor and CAPT Balisle on the bridge wing with LT Burke and an officer from the Guard di Costa (Italian Coast Guard). CAPT Balisle with Antonio (Italian In- terpreter) and the Mayor on the bridge to witness the anchoring. The Captain ' s Gig with various members of the Anzio Beachhead Veterans Assn. on board to witness the ships anchoring. First and Second Platoons head for the beach as ANZIO prepares to Storm the Town. AN- ZIO ' s crew manning the rails for our first visit to our namesake battle field. The USS ANZIO at anchor, as seen from the liberty boat as it heads into Anzio for the festivities. 66 ll