Duxbury Bay (AVP 38) - Naval Cruise Book

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TI-IANKSGIVING . . . what can be said about Thanksgiving except that it was altogether quite nice The dinner itself consisted of the traditional good ole Tom turkey and, well anything else ou can think of., we 2 Y had the works. Our commissarymen really went all out and re d ' ' p pare a very appetizing and tasty meal. As had a few British Paratroo l' guests We pers, sa iors, soldiers, and marines. Everyone ate until there was no more eating to be done. It was by far nothing like one of moms Thanksgiving dinners, but it was a darn good substitute. THANKSGIVING DINNER 1 L L l. l I 5 1 , 3, V , ,. li 2 7 N llshrimp Cocktail, Soup, Roast Turkey, Gravy, Potatoes, Dressing. . . l D , 1' ! I' stuffed! Peas, cranberries, Salad, Rolls, Olives, Pickles, B lmey m Pie, Fruit, Milk, Coffee . . . 49 l i