Des Moines (CA 134) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR D. B. WHITE Dental Officer CDR W. W. WATERS Medical Officer CDR F. W. VANNOY Operations Officer LCDR .I C MOORE Supply Ofiicer LCDR J. W. NEWLAND Navigator