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McGowan (DD 678) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1960

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D £ v: fcedicaticn Seldom do men have the opportunity to do something really significant for their country as did we during McGowan ' s last cruise. In these days of relative peace, national goals are too often forgotten, the sense of urgency gone. What must not be forgotten is that the Free World is engaged in a relentless struggle for men ' s minds. Communism is strong and quick to take advantage of our every weakness in its drive to enslave the world. Survival itself is at stake. Our task, then, it to show the world — to be — the greatness that is America. Navy men are placed in a unique position to further this aim. They are the ambassadors, the men whose conduct and actions are important factors influencing the beliefs of people as yet uncommitted to democratic principles. The men of the McGowan were charged with the demanding job of readying an operating Atlantic Fleet destroyer for transfer to Spain. Their invincible spirit, their countless hour s of effort and hard earned pride of accomplishment struck a responsive chord in the hearts of our Spanish allies and earned commendations from the U.S. Ambassador to Spain and the Chief of Naval Operations. These men are scattered now, but their spirit is not dead. A great ship still sails the sea flying the Spanish ensign. The McGowan spirit still lives in other ships of the U.S. Navy. This brief volume is a partial record of the final cruise of a veteran tin can and how she met her greatest challenge. This log is dedicated to the McGowan Tigers, the last and greatest crew the ship ever knew . . . respectfully . . . gratefully . . . affectionately. Editor £fV

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SQUADRON COMMANDER Captain D. E WlLLMAN USN Commander Destroyer Squadron 1 uss DECATUR DD 936 1 ss WADLEIGH DD 689 USS ROOKS DD 804 202 DIVISION COMMANDER ( mm i W. G. Barton, USN Commander Destroyer Division 202 I ss McC.OWAN i ss mi sri i i ws USS ABBOI DD 678 1)1) 537 DD 629 fckMni

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