Leyte (CV 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In the preparation of this book, the ast majority of work involved was performed by persons other than myself. In the assembly of the various components— copy, photographs, art, etc., the burden was largely earried by Ens. J. Wamsley, USN, of the Gunnery Depart- ment. The photographie work was under the capable direction of Lt. (jg) L. L. Lankford, MC, USN, and the art work was largely produced by QM2 J. J. Wyres, MUSN R. E. Reid, of ship ' s company, and Pfc. H. R. Anderson, of the Second Marines. Special thanks are due Capt W. R. Simpson, USMC, of MAG 11, for the numerous photo- graphs and copy items, as well as editorial assistance, which he con- tributed. To Chief Photographer Hairr and his gang in the photo lab we are also grateful for their invaluable assistance. The responsi- bility for production of the various divisional sections was as follows: Air Group, Maj. Evans, USMC; Second Marines, 2nd Lt. Adair, USMC; Flag, LCDR Roberts, USN; Executive, LTJG Tremaine, USN; Air, SN Shelton; Operations, YNSN Magnu son; Gunnery, Ens. Wamsley; Engineering, Ens. Bailey; Supply, LTJG Bland; Medical, LTJG Lank- ford, and Dental, Lt. Bishop. Others who contributed materially to the book were First Lt. Dodenhoff, USMC; LTJG Spira, DC, USN; Ens. Carrington, SC, USN; YN2 Kossick, TE3 Fust, SN Armstrong, SN Stanley, and many more. Supervision of the entire project Was performed by Chaplains Spinney and Ellison. R. M. McCool, Jr., Lt. (jg) USN.

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