Bataan (CVL 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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i l 3 l 4 8 I- Q 5 lF EVER an American Hghting ship was charged with the twin responsibilities of a great tradition and a great purpose it is this-the U. S. S. BataanI John lVlcCrae, poet-laureate of World War l, whose inspired Words are quoted, could not have written more poignant lines today to sum up the spirit and high resolve of the officers and men of this ship, nor of the craftsmen who built it, nor of the government 1 and people who give it their blessing. This nation and all nations will watch it hereafter with steadfast eyes as it ploughs the waters of the world leaving in its wake inexorable retribution, justice and liberation as a tribute to the brave heroes, American and Filipino, who etched with their blood in the archives of history a new symbol for glorious self- sacrifice-Baman! Page Seven

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ll is lllllllil it. il.-f ,,,.Z-E5 l l 0 2 F 1 llfllwli A i fill lll A ill l i f e is Wmllllllllllllll A A f alll mi f 24 4 5-i i l Aug. '42-Construction is begun on a ship at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation. Camden, N. J. Originally intended to be the light cruiser Buffalo, it is converted to CVL29 due to the pressing need for carriers. 1 Aug. '43-A ship was born and christened BATAAN. Secretary of the Navy Knox in a message declared that she has a rendezvous with destiny which shall not be denied. 17 Nov. '43-The U. S. S. BATAAN joined the Navy. The com- missioning ccremony. the second in Wartime to be nation- ally publicized. took place at Pier 2, Philadelphia Navy Yard. 24 Dec. '43-First GQT! Air Raid alert on East coast. 25 Dec. '43-BATAAN'S first Christmas. 27 Dec. '43-Air Group FIFTY reported aboard. Page Eight ,.l,1.-...,....... ' at z :' I 5 x grl . , l . .. Qrrftifzfgfiifv- i 1. l 1 1,2 Jblff' all W ? ,. 1 2:1 li .4 l 4 i