Waddell (DDG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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STAFF DESTROYER DIVISION LT. J.J. NIELISSARI LT. J,E. KOTOWSKI Material Operations 4 1 LT. LD. CCOPER ENS, S.C. SCOUT Chaplain Communications Kings

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COMMANDER SEVENTH FLEET takes pleasure in commending USS WADDELL QDDG-245 for service as set forth in the following citation: For outstanding performance of duty in combat and support operations in Southeast Asian waters during the period 6 March to 21 May 1967. During this period, WADDELL displayed -exceptional readiness and effectiveness in all tasks assigned includ- ing naval gunfire support in South Vietnam, Yankee Team, Interdiction of North Vietnamese logistics traffic and naval gunfire against selected targets in North Vietnam. Coming under direct hostile fire on one occasion, WADDELL returned fire skillfully and aggressively so as to inflict maximum damage on the enemy while herself avoiding damage. WADDELL's resourcefulness and professionalism upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. sf John J. Hyland Vice Admiral, USN u al 5 l

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LCDH. VV.J. THE!-XFQLE Executive Officer WEAPONS DEPARTMENT LT. Fi. PENDLETON, JR. LT. C.W. TURLEY Weapons Officer Fire Control Officer p-anunu --af'