Samuel B Roberts (DD 823) - Naval Cruise Book

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i 1' . as g lf OPERA T10 S! We operated in the waters around Japan for four months. Our first assignment was to patrol the coast off Korea. While on this patrol we encountered some of the worst weather the Sammy B has ever had to ride out. But ride it out she did and after a brief period in drydock we returned to sea. At sea, we were part of the Seventh Fleet, Uncle Sam's strong right arm in the Pacific. Wie plane- guarded for carriers. conducted aircraft defense exercises and learned to he self-sufficient at sea through replenishing via high-line transfers. One of Our most exciting experiences came one one dark night when we located and rescued three downed flyers. For this we receiwfd an Adrnirall well done. Finally, our tour of duty with the Pafrifify Fleet was over and we set a course toward Singapore. first stop on our return horn:-. iit'f'd.llNtf ul the trouble that was lirewing at horiinisa wt- Paine pretty close to returning. Clvimz Sm Senza divan Pacz zc cemz Part of our iob was to create smoke and hide the fleet if necessary. , As we headed home we watched the big carriers pass ovsr the horizon to- ward Formosa.

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