Leyte (CVS 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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On January 16th, 1959, Com- mander Jefferson Kennedy, Jr. relieved Captain Charles T. Frit- ter as Commanding Officer, U. S. S. Leyte. Captain Fritter holds the distinction of having served longer than any other command- ing officer as Well as having the Battle E painted on his bridge. Change of Command ceremonies were held on the hange-r deck in the early afternoon with the en- tire ship's company turned out in dress uniforms to Witness the ceremony-the Leyte has a new C.O.

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