Carter Hall (LSD 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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v COMMANDER AMPHIBIOUS FORCE A u. s, sever-:TH FLEET ' FPO SAN FRANCISCO 9sso1 As the SEVENTH Fleet Amphibious Force Commander during your 1968 deployment, it is a pleasure for me to join in the dedication of this fine Cruisebook . ln its pages you will find the story which you already know so well - of long hours and hard workg of outstanding services rendered to our allies in Vietnam: of a few days spent in exotic ports and of many days spent on the line . You can be proud of your accomplishments in rushing urgently needed supplies and equipment to Vietnam and of the myriad of special lifts which called upon your best efforts as professional Navy men. In an hour of need you performed in an outstanding manner as a member of Amphibious Ready Group ALFA when another ship was undergoing repairs, A sincere NELL DONE to all hands in CARTER HALL. Thank you for your outstanding service. Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy w 41

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C.,.,.ma..J.,f .S1umIA 31221 'ro THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF CARTER HALL: It gives me a great deal of pleasure to write this short dedication for your cruise book. Your ship is one of the oldest in the Navy, and bears a fine tradition of service that dates back to 1943 During World War II, and the intervening years, Carter Hall has fulfilled many duties: as an amphib- ious ship, a cargo vessel and as flagship for Mine Flotilla ONE. Carter Hall is a familiar sight in the waters of South East Asia. Her assignment in Operation Back Pack in early 1964 is an excellent example of her amphibious capability. The commendation in 1966 from COMSEVENTHFLT, for around-the-clock operations during the Da Nang-Dong Ha shuttle in support of combat operations in the DMZ, attests to a tradition of excellence. Carter Hall has been fortunate in being able to inspire her crews with espirit de corps and pride in her tradition. It is the crew that makes a ship. And you of the Carter Hall today carry on a tradition that other crews have established for this ship. My congratulations for a job well done. ILLI F. B Ng Vice Admiral, . S. Navy

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COMMANDER AMPHIBIOUS SQUADRON SEVEN U5 PACIFIC FLEET CARTER HALL began this cruise shortly after being presented with the Squadron's Battle Efficiency Award for 1967 by VADN F.J. Blouin, USN, Commander Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet. She sailed in for- mation from Long Beach, participating in Exercise CONVEX 1-68 enroute Hawaii. Her arrival in the South China Sea found many tasks awaiting, which took her many miles and to many ports, in support of various U.S. and Allied units in Vietnam. She celebrated her 25th Anniversary as a member of Amphibious Ready Group ALFA, under my command, supporting the Battalion Landing Team fighting ashore near the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Vietnam. All of these tasks found CARTER HALL ready and reliable, an effective and valued member of the Amphibious Force, SEVENTH Fleet. Her men can he proud of their accomplishments. Her friends are proud of CARTER HALL. Ezine 6. WM Cllllxllhlnri B. BISHLJ1' , Captain, U. S. Navy .Z