David Ray (DD 971) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1992

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USS DAVID R. RAY PRESENTS WESTPAC ' 92 -.m ;i!

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USS DAVID R. RAY COAT - OF - ARMS The coat of arms of USS DAVID R. RAY (DD-971) serves as a heraldic reminder of the ship ' s namesalce, HM2 David R. Ray. The Hght blue center section and white five pointed star allude to the Medal of Honor ribbon; the star is inverted in reference to the silhouette of the Medal of Honor pendant. The light blue and two navy blue stripes refer to the courage, perserverance and selfless devotion of Petty Officer Ray in performance of duty while serving as Corpsman with Battery D, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Divisuion (Reinforced) Fleet Marine Force. The Battery ' s position is indicated by the scarlet and gold embattled boarder. Navy blue and gold and scarlet and gold are the colors of the Navy and Marine Corps. The navy blue caduceus is the insignia worn on white uniforms by Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy. This insignia and the howitzer cartridges, in the colors of the Marine Corps, allude to the medical services customarily provided the Marine Corps by the Navy. In particular, the caduceus and howitzer cartridges symbolize the action in which Petty Officer Ray, though severely wounded, was killed while giving medical assistance and protection to his wounded Marine comrads. The ship ' s motto, Determined, Ready, Resourceful allude to the initials of the ship ' s namesake, and epitomizes HM2 Ray ' s legacy to the ship that bears his name. The motto serves as a guide and inspiration for the men who will serve in USS DAVID R. RAY throughout her commissioned life.

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