Harwood (DD 861) - Naval Cruise Book

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CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION to COMMANDE R SIXTH PLE ET for service as set forth in the following CITATION For meritorious service while participating in contingency operations in the Eastern Mediterranean from 9 September to 31 October 1970 As elements of the United States SIXTH Fleet these units contributed significantly to the effectiveness mobility and success of Fleet operations which were vital toward main taining peace in the Mediterranean area Through their continuous display of ingenuity resourcefulness and professionalism and their long hours of arduous effort and other personal sacrifices the officers and men of the SIXTH Fleet units participating in con tingency operations in the Eastern Mediterranean reflected credit upon themselves and their units and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service For the Secretary mwa Admir 1ted States Navy , Chief aval Operations 'ki QUnits Participating in Contingency Operations in the Eastern Mediterraneanj E . R Jr. I

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