Lexington (CV 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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'J' BOARD uk 'k 'A' VICE ADMIRAL MARC A. MITSCHER, U. S NAVY TL, ti REAR ADMIBAL DAWSON, U, S. NAVY REAR ADMIRALASPRAGUE, U, s. NAVY 24? is

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VICE ADMIRAL FREDERICK c1 SHERMAN, U. s if The mysteries of our Myths are as startling as the futilities of fate. The U.S.S. Lexington has played host to Admirals throughout her service in the war zones. Only on two occasions was an Admirals pennant not flying above the island struc- l ure . . . and only on two occasions did the Valiant Lady suffer dam age at the hands of the enemy. Both hits occurred while the ship was without a Flag. The Flagship Lexington is proud that it wa h s C osen to be the home of Admirals. The honor thus bestowed upon h l er ent her new dignity and increased her fight- f ing e ficiency. Her Admirals were many. Shown on these pages are a few t o the great men who gave of their services from th ' e Flag deck of the Carrier

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.df ,4V,,4 1 'MIIH1' Q3 CAPTAIN FELIX B. STUMP, U. S. NAVY