Whetstone (LSD 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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Navy wives--the force behind the fleet. This page is devoted to those we left behind--wives, children. parents and fum- ilies. No matter Where we sailed, thoughts of them and home were alwaivs with us. During extended operations such as we had in VietNa1m, their mail from home was the key factor in keeping morale high. For any credit we might re- ceive for our efforts on the war front, like credit should he given to our loved ones for the job they did on the home front during our absence. There is no anxiety in the world like that of ll sailor thousands of mi les :iwziy from his wife, awaiting news of a birth. The stork gave our ship's store cigar sales a boost on ten different occasions as he visited Whetstone wives du ring the cruise. Our congratulations and best wishes go to these couples and their new children. Mr. and Mrs. Willaim A. Reed Debra .Xnn Iilurch Mr. and Mrs. Larry T. Howell Lori Jane 2 April Mr. and Mrs David A. Carter Camille Elaine 14 Mui' Mr. and Mrs Arthur H. Crutchfield Tammy Jo 14 May Mr. and Mrs Wayne G. Dianoski Gene Martin 19 May Mr. and Mrs Allan R. Klaus Judith Ann '21 JUDO Mr. and Mrs Clifford E. Needy Douglas Eugene 11 -lull' Mr. and Mrs. John D. Sedgwick Dale Eric 27 Juli' Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Heitz Pennie Louise 129 Juli' Anthony Eugene -NUgl1Sl Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Sanchez Gene Martin Dianoski Debra Ann Reed mm Pennie Louise Heitl MEANWHILE, , ACK HCME... Douglas Eugene Needy k Nllil-qu 5? . R gp 4.5. yi QQW Q. 'v . - , K, NM, ' vt Vw g, .Map -P- V-IA , , ,

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