Galveston (CLG 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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T. THGM near San Juan, We were called upon to salvage it. One catch, the self destruc- tion charge had not gone off. Under the direct leadership of DALE, BM1, who personally climbed on the drone and disarmed it, We again proved that the most diflicult task for us came in the line of duty. DALE stated after we had the drone on board that the explosive charge didn't Worry him as AS, V,, much as the sharks Swimmin him in the water. garoullfl We have also had our Share of vancements commencing with Ed. L. LIOT, BMC, who in the matter f weeks advanced fr0m Chief to Wffoixvo ENS. LOWTHER, BMI and SHARE NER, BM1, kept the advancemei. going by stepping up to WO1. HS 3 Xxai 5 . 5