Alameda County (AVB 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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ALAMEDA COUNTY ' army. NAVY 2736 Florida. Baton Rouk. La.

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DEDICATION 17 May 1955 12 September 1961 HAROLD L. SCHUMAKER, BM2. USN Baltimore Maryland The staff of this book honorably dedicate this entire book to a man more worthy of such an honor. Harry has shown many a boot the trick§ of the trade on this vessel. He was born on 2 January 1931 in a little city inside of Maryland which at tlie present is called, Baltimore . Harry is also a Plank Owner, for during his tou r on board this vessel he has seen five captains come and go. He has received for his fine duty, the Good Conduct Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and the National Defense Medal along with the European Occupation Medal. Harry is married and the father of two children, Steven (21 mos) and Elizabeth (5 mos). His past time lias been spent Hunting and Fishing. Harry plans to retire and spend the rest of his honorable life as a Retired Civilian Harry ' s famous sayings are: Don ' t you dare touch that thing, SIR-R-R- !!!!! Good ship, good crew, Merry Christmas, turn to. w