Pawcatuck (AO 108) - Naval Cruise Book

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All squadron ship's not in the winners circle join me in heartiest con- gratulations to those who will carry our symbol of excellence during the next year. We charge you always to Wear the symbol with pride and distinction. The superb performance and keen competition of other ships of the squadron pressed the winners to levels of excellence more than Worthy of the E's. For this lknow the Winners are grateful. To the winnersg please pass my congratulations to all who contributed. To all hands Well Done. CAPT E. S. Jackson It is a personnal pleasure to join RADM Pr att in extending congratulations forth attainment of your second consecutive Battle Efficiency Award. Your performance while deployed to the Sixth Fleet places PAWCATUCK in a class by herself. Please extend to all hands my heartiestWell Done for this significant accomplishment. COMSERVFORSIXTHF LT The ship looks terrific and the alertness and smartness of the Q-Deck watch and crew for passing honors add up to a sharp ship. COMDESDIV TWO SIX TWO

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LIBERTY CALL