Bataan (CVL 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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Third Anniversary On 13 May 1953 the BATAAN celebrated her Third Birthday since her rebirth in Philadelphia, Penna., in 1950. The oc- casion was honored by the presence of Captain S. S. Miller, Commanders Arndt and Pflum in the crew ' s after mess hall. Captain Miller cut the birthday cake. A special edition of the The Cake BATAAN NEWS, our daily paper, was prepared in the Personnel Office and Print Shop. The 44 men still aboard since re- commissioning received a special edition embla- zoned in gold letters. The paper gave a brief history of the BATAAN and her activities from the time of her recommissioning until 13 May 1953. A thick juicy steak for The Guests each man was the treat of the day and each sat back with a contented look on his face after the feast was over. The best part of the birthday was the fact that the BATAAN was on her way back to the States. That was present enough for her and her crew.

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