England (DLG 22) - Naval Cruise Book

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THE USS ENGLAND DLG-22, SECOND SHIP IN THE NAVY TO HAVE THIS PROUD NAME THE USS ENGLAND DE-635, FIRST UNITED STATES NAVY SHIP TO HAVE THIS NAME 2 Y 1.

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One of the hardest, if not the hardest, part of a sailor's life is the fact that he must be away from his family a good portion of the year. It seems as though his Good-byes come as often as the dawn! Just as the family gets used to having him home, he is off again, answering the call of duty. This is hard on the sailor but is is even harder on his wife, Mother or sweetheart. lt is to these, the England Sailor's Family that we dedicate this first England Cruise Book! To those whom we left behind to fight a war with loneliness, worry and anxiety, we dedicate this book. This book is intended to honor each and every England Family. We realize, however, that in com- parison to the honor deserved, this book does not Come near reaching it's goal. This book is also meant to show that we realize how hard the waiting and worrying can be. We only hope that we have done our part as bravely and unselfishly as you have done yours.

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