St Louis (LKA 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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THIRD DIVISIO X ., J X , . l ,fbi i 1 L' 1, 'i' J' Ffa I If 1ST Row, L TO R, SA MCCRUMM, BM3 LYLE, BM3 Lovol, SA MARKSITY, 2ND Row, RMSN EDWARDS, BM3 RIEMER, SAPOLLARD, SA DoLAN, BM2 GOUGH, 3RD ROW, BMI EUBANKS, SN RURCH, SA RIGGLE, RM3 COURTS, SN WILBUR, RM2 BROWN, SN HUNT. THIRD DIVISION HISTORY The Boat Group is responsible for the maintenance and operation of four LCM-8, five LCM-6, and two LCPL craft. As the amphibious arm of USS ST. LOUIS, Third Division has conducted numerous operations such as Bell Volcano in Hawaii, BALIKATAN 84 in the Philippines, and Valiant Usher, Valiant Blitz, and Team Spirit in Korea. During these exercises, Third Division landing craft beached over 100 times without incident. A job well done by the assault boat coxwains! I ZX ,ii-xx, THE BOAT GROUP

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