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. Q. F. BAKER, CDR, USN Commanding Officer USS ALAMEDA COUNTY (AVB-1)
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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
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CAPTAIN ' S MESSAGE While most of us will always hold a fond spot in our liearts foi the Old ALAMO, we must admit that she will never win any prizes for speed or beauty. However, she does hold the distinction for being the first and for years the only Advanced Aviation Base Ship, and the crew has the distinc- tion of successfully pioneering the field of supporting Advanced Aviation Bases from this type ship. That your efforts have been successful is attested to by the fact that AVB-2 is on the way and others will probably follow. These will be bigger and better ships. Their crews will be larger, but they will have to put forth a great deal to equal the performance, can do spirit, friendliness and cooperation of my shipmates on tlie ALAMO. I will be detached before you read this book, but please know that my wish for you is a fair wind and following sea not only during this tour but all of your lives. Q. F. BAKER CDR, USN Commanding Q. F. BAKER CDR Commanding I f
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