Canberra (CAG 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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6563?5656565E613EQEQLECZEQECZEQEQEQECEEQEQECIQEQ ECEEKEEQEQE In future years when you pick up this book and turn the pages I hope the true meaning of our 1965 voyage will come back. The hoped for cruise of the Flagship CAN- BERRA to the fascinating ports of the Orient and Austra- lia turned out instead to be a long hard deployment of a warship to the forward area. For many this was the one and only chance for Singapore, Manila, Sasebo and Sydney and it was a keen disappointment to see these visits chopped from the schedule. Hong Kong, Yokosuka and Subic were great but they didn't make up for the ones we missed. So what do we have to show for 6 months-to tell our friends and families about when we turn the pages? H'ere's what you have to tell: Over 40,000 miles steamed with no breakdown we couldn't fix ourselves, Con- dition III and watch-in-watch, 65 days in one stretch at sea, 40 days as early warning and air control site for air operations in the Viet Nam I Corps area, Six months as Flagship and communications center for Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Group SEVENTH Fleet, who operated all the destroyers as well as commanding the formation and buildup of the Coastal Surveillance Force, seven shore bombardment missions with hundreds of rounds on the targets, two months with a communications load surpassed in the whole U.S. by only Commander SEVENTH 'Fleet and Yankee Team Carriers Fleet, over 350 helicopterland- ings and take offs, an efficient and cooperative joint effort between staff and ship in round the clock high pressure operations, 6 months with the missile system up and ready, 1100 officers and men fed, clothed, doctored and supported almost completely by at-sea replenishments, Commendation messages from the Fleet and Flotilla Commander, and finally a willingness day or night to lend a strong helping hand to any ship in need, be it Destroyer, Minesweeper or RVN junk. To me, the true meaning of this voyage was dedicated hard work in spite of darn little play, superb reliable sup- port for our country and its friends whenever and where- ever it was called for. Because of this I know that every- time I break out this book and turn the pages I will say now there was a ship, a crew and a staff I- will be proud of all my life. Captain Mark Woods, USN Commanding Ollicer USS CANBERRA QCAG-2,

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Edwin Swain Miller was born in Missoula, Montana, on November 15, 1910. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, on appointment from his native state in 1929. As a Midshipman, he was Company Commander his First Class year, won numerals in wrestling, and played football on the B squad for three years. Graduated and commissioned Ensign on june 1, 1933, he advanced progressively in rank to that of Rear Admiral to date from May 1, 1960. Following graduation from the Naval Academy in 1933, he had sea duty first in the battle- ship MARYLAND, and later, in the destroyer ESDALL. From january to October 1937 he served as Communication Watch Officer on the staff of the Commander in Chief, Asiatic Fleet. For meritorious service in that capacity during the Chinese-Japanese hostilities around Shanghai, he was commended by the Commander-in-Chief, Asiatic Fleet. In October 1937, he had fitting out duty in the USS SAVANNAH and joined that cruiser upon her commissioning, March 10, 1938. In july 1939 he reported as Gunnery Ofiicer of the tanker USS TRINITY. March 1940-August 1941, he was assigned as Gunnery Ofhcer on board the USS MAURY. He was serving as Company and Battalion Ofiicer in the Executive Department at the Naval Academy when the United States entered World War II. In july 1943 he had fitting out duty in the USS CABOT and joined the ship upon commissioning, serving as Navigator and participating in the actions at the Marshalls, Truk, Hollandia, Guam, Saipan and the first Battle of the Philippine Sea. He received the ribbon for and a facsimile of the Presidential Unit Citation awarded that aircraft carrier. On October 25, 1944, he assumed command of the USS LOWRY, and as her Commanding Officer saw action at Mindoro, Lingayen Gulf, Okinawa and in the occupation of Japan. He was awarded the Navy Cross and the Silver Star Medal for his outstanding service in command of that destroyer. He is also entitled to the ribbon for and a facsimile of the Navy Unit Commendation awarded the LOWRY. Detached from command of the LOWRY in April 1947, he attended the Naval War College and remained there for duty on the staff. In july 1950 he joined the USS SALEMY as Executive Officer and on September 18, 1951 assumed command of the Presidential Yacht WILLIAMSBURG. He was Executive Ofiicer of Bancroft Hall at the Naval Academy between April 1953 and August 1956, after which he commanded the USS YELLOWSTONE until July 1957. Following duty as Commander Destroyer Squadron TWENTY-EIGHT, he reported in February 1958 as Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander SIXTH Fleet. His selection for the rank of Rear Admiral was approved by the President on july 22, 1959. In December 1959 he assumed the duties of Chief of Staff, U.S. Representative, Military Committee and Standing Group, NATO, in which capacity he served until assuming the duties as Deputy U.S. Representative, NATO Standing Group, Washington, D.C. on 29 january 1963. Following this, he assumed. command of Cruiser- Destroyer Flotilla SEVEN on November 11, 1963. 5 RAdm. Miller and Adm. Satap of the Royal Thai Navy