Anzio (CG 68) - Naval Cruise Book

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From L to R, Top Down: Various veterans of the battle at Anzio were present to greet the crew as we came shore. ANZIO assem- bled and marching to the town square to be greeted by the Mayor and the Citizens of Anzio. From left to right, LCDR Autrey, LTJG Stamm, AVCM Hale, CAPT Balisle, LT Burke, and LCDR Kurzawa lead ANZIO into town. First Platoon lead by LT Castellano. Second Platoon lead by LT Bienkowski. The Mayor of Anzio (Center) formally greets CAPT Balisle and the crew of USS ANZIO to Anzio in the town square with other various military and government offi- cials. Members of the crew of ANZIO pos- ing for a group photo with some of the citi- zens of Anzio. T 9 — .;• B rifW N J ■ JMftfJ[Wfl ■ ' dP •r ■V VBBJ l ' ' ' | l . ' % • $ •1

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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

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Top Left: OS1 Crowder presents a check to the Presi- dent of UMICEF Italia for approximately $3200 to help the children in Bosnia on behalf of the Crew of the USS AMZIO. Top Right: Anzio veterans and AMZIO officers at a luncheon hosted by the Mayor. Above and Lower Right: AMZIO ' s Officers and Chiefs host a reception on board. ' COMMERCIANTI Dl ANZIO CS A! I Ffinimu W G0N0 IL BENVENUTu ALLEQUIPAbUO DLUA NAVC US5 M7(0 CG68 Left, Right and Lower Left: Members Of the USS AMZIO took part in a wreath laying ceremony in Anzio com- memorating the battle. Lower Right: AMZIO crew- men gave tours of USS AMZIO to the people o f A n - zio.