Caron (DD 970) - Naval Cruise Book

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HM3 Wayne M. Caron USS CARON ' s namesake, HM3 Wayne M. Caron, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal oi Honor for his heroism during the Vietnam War. The citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 28 July 1968 while serving as Platoon Corpsman with Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division during combat operations against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. While on a sweep through an open rice field in Quang Nam Province, Petty Officer Caron ' s unit started receiving enemy small-arms fire. Upon seeing two Marine casualties fall, he immediately ran forward to render first aid, but found that they were dead. At this time, the 4 ♦ USS CARON platoon was taken under intense small arms and automatic weapons fire, sustaining additional casualties. As he moved to the aid of his wounded comrades. Pert} ' Officer Caron was hit in the arm by enemy fire. Although knocked to the ground, he regained his feet and continued to aid the wounded Marines. He rendered medical assistance to the first Marine he reached who was grievously wounded, and undoubtedly w as instrumental in saving the man ' s life. Petty Officer Caron then ran towards the second wounded Marine, but was again hit b) ' enemy fire, this time in the leg. Nonetheless, he crawled the remaining distance and provided medical aid to this severely wounded man. Petty Officer Caron started to make his way to yet another injured comrade, W L lATWE RY LEE L ALY • RUSSELL G H( IfRD K PATTON • ROY E • LARRY TAYlfi • WAYNE M CAROi vRDJ DOWNS • RALPJ-fPAWRYD JERRY LEE GRAVES • RAY C HAWK , • JOHN M LANCASTER • ROBE • JOHN E RICE- CARL R Ml ;E MARTINEZ • STEPHEN R RICHA • ALBERT PSiUlTH -WILLIAM THE WALL ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY when he was again struck by enemy small-arms fire. Courageously and with unbelievable determination, he continued his attempt to reach the third Marine until he himself was killed b) ' an enem ' rocket. His inspiring valor, steadfast determination, and selfless dedication in the face of extreme danger, sustain and enhance the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

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THE CMC GSCM WALTER BOSSLER United States Navy GSCM Bossier was born in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania jiiil attended Twin Valley High School before entering the N.iw on 14 November 1977. He attended Recruit Training ,u R rC, Great Lakes before attending Gas Turbine School. He then cross-rated to the newly created GSE rate. His initial assignment was to the commissioning crew of USS JOHN RODGERS (DD 983), serving aboard from February 1979 until Januar) ' 1982. He then transferred to USS YELLOWSTONE (AD 41) in January 1982 where he developed an onboard gas turbine repair facilit) ' . In November 1982 he was transferred to NTC, Great Lakes for instructor durs ' where he advanced to Chief Pett} ' Officer. In December 1986, GSCM Bossier was assigned to ASSAULT CRAFT UNIT FOUR (ACU 4) in Litde Creek, VA, where he served for four years as maintenance chief for Landing Crah Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles. He was then assigned to shore dut) ' at ACU 4 in July 1991, and advanced to Master Chief in April 1994. In September 1994, he attended the Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineering Course at NTC, Great Lakes before reporting to USS CARON (DD 970) in November 1994. GSCMBossler and his wife Diane have three children, Phillip, Megan and Katie. THEXO Lieutenant Commander HOWARD R. LIND United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Howard R. Lind was born in tireenwich, Connecticut and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universit) ' , graduating in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics. He entered the Nav) ' Officer Candidate School and received a commission in November 1980. He earned a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems at the Naval Postgraduate School in 1988, and completed the Naval War College Non-resident course, College of Naval Command and Staff, in Washington, DC, in 1994. Lieutenant Commander Lind has served at sea aboard USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) as Operations Officer, USS VALDEZ (FF-1096) as Weapons Officer, USS DEWEY (DDG- 45) as Terrier Missile Fire Control Officer, and USS STEIN (FF- 1065) as Communications Officer. He has also served in Washington, DC, on the staft of the Assistant Secretary of the Nav) ' for Research, Development, and Acquisition. During this tour at the Naval Information Systems Management Center, he earned the subspecialty code for Command and Control (C2) and Operations Systems Technology. Lieutenant Commander Lind has been awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with gold star and the Navy Achievement Medal. He is married to the former Jackie Conner of McLean and have four daughters: Shelley, Ashley, Melody, and Holly. Lieutenant Commander Lind and his family reside in McLean, Virginia. USS CARON ♦ 3

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operation Able Vigil d-l Exercise Blue Harrier 8-11 Flight Operations 12-13 Officers and Chief Petty Officers 14-17 Navigation Administration 18-23 Operations Department 24-33 Supply Department 34-43 Engineering Department 44-53 Combat Systems Department 54-65 Portsmouth, England 66-69 O Pj Arhus, Denmark 70-73 Oslo, Norway 74-77 Severomorsk, Russia .............. .78-81 Blue Noses and Steel Beaches 82-83 Awards and Frockees 84-86 Sporting Events and Ship ' s Artwork 87-88 Miscellaneous Photos 89-93 Homecoming 94-95 USSCARON ♦ 5