Cavalier (APA 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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' f ,NN i , , ,L . U 26 ianuary 1954 12 to 16 1537 underway for yokosuka, honshu, iapan. back in yokosuka and the return trip through the long channel that leads to the port of nagoya, which meant another Iorlg sea and anchor detail. 27 ianuary 1954 O8 to 12 0957 moored starboard side of berth 14a, dry- dqck 6, u. s. naval base, yokosuka, honshu, japan. our days of daily routine and leisure were short and soon we would be accellerating our pace in preparation for our operations to be held in okinawa. again we would make room for troops and sweat the chow lines waiting for the troops holding yellow, red or some other color mess passes to be served. troops also meant more meatloaf, chili and stew would be on the menu. the hatches were opened and vehicles and gear stowed. soon the grinding of the winches ceased and cargo and f troops were embarked. XM 3 february 1954 12 to 16 1430 underway for sortie. today was the day, and we were again en route for another amphibious operation, except this one would be longer. we would re-enact the. invasion of okinawa and get the feel of the rea!zffh!!19e-0nlY less the action from an actual aggressor. , ' l 1 A 6 february 1954 12 to 16 1412 anchored buckner bay, okinawa iima. the warm climatehof oklnavva was a:VfElC0m9 C0nll'2fl to 'he cold dampness of iapan with itil frequent overcast days. late onthe afternoon of our arrival we ?leffrbUCkn0l':lfgY Gnd sortied until morning. W Qi 'W 81

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