Monongahela (AO 178) - Naval Cruise Book

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SYMBOLISM The dark blue of the shield Is symbolic of the sees of (he world The colors blue and grey allude to the civil War service of the first USS M0N0N6AHELA. Including participation In the Battle of Mobile Bay. The gold compass rose refers to the high degree of seamanship and navigational skill required In the transfer of fuels at sea The light blue and white roundel at center signifies fresh water (In reference to the Monongehele River) and the three bers Indicate the number of ships of that name which heve served the country. The Indian ' s head Is an allusion to the Indian origin ef the ship ' s name and to the motto The stars en the headdress denote the ten bottle honors earned by the second USS MONONGAHELA (AO 42) for World War II service In the Pacific Theater. The Korean symbol with ribbons signifies service In the Korean Conflict. Ill WALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY