Henry Wilson (DDG 7) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDI G OFFI ER COMMANDER ROBERT TAYLOR SCOTT KEITH, JR. U.S. NAVY Commander Robert Taylor Scott Keith, Jr. U.S. Navy, was born in Washington, D.C., on 4 November l936. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned an Ensign on 6 June l958. After receiving his commission he served successively in USS ROBINSON QDD-5625, USS TURNER JOY CDD-950, and on the Staff of COMDESDIV I2. He then attended Nuclear Power Training for a year and returned to sea duty for a tour in USS BAINBRIDGE CDLGN-255 which was followed by two years at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, where he earned a MS Degree in Electronics. Commander Keith next served at sea as Executive Officer, USS PARSONS CDDG-335 and reported to USS HENRY B. WILSON QDDG-75 from a tour at the Bureau of Naval Personnel. Commander Keith is married to the former Susan Ring of Coronado. California. They have three children and reside in Coronado. .,- ,f fa f Z, , 2 V ,X ,- ' , ,.. ,z gf ,f ,..m-K . - F, n.., ,Q 1 ' ...- ,,- ...Ll Qs

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USS HENRY B. WILSON CDDG-75 USS HENRY B. WILSON is the first ship of the Navy to bear this name. First of her class to be launched, she is the second to be commissioned of a modern class of destroyers built from the keel up to fire guided missiles. USS HENRY B. WILSON was built by the Defoe Shipbuilding Company at Bay City Michigan. At the time of her commissioning she was the largest warship ever constructed on the Great Lakes. She was christened by the sponsor, Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley, daughter of Admiral Wilson, in a spectacular side launching, the first time a warship of her size had been set afloat in this manner. Because of the unique circumstances under which she was built, the traditional champagne bottle used for christening was filled with water from the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, and the Atlantic Ocean. USS HENRY B. WILSON carries the most modern weapons afloat giving her the capability to deal effectively with any threat upon the high seas. Her powerful sonar, ASROC, and torpedo installations equip her to fight and kill submarines at extended ranges. Her supersonic guided missiles have the capability of intercepting and destroying aircraft many miles from the intended target. Her 5 f54 rapid fire guns provide the ship with the added flexibility needed to effectively handle the various threats imposed in warfare at sea. USS HENRY B. WILSON has a DOO psi engineering plant which produces 70,000 shaft horsepower. Each of the four boilers is equipped with a completely automatic combustion control system. Her operations and living spaces are air conditioned and she has the latest communications and electronic facilities. The USS HENRY B. WILSON has participated in eight cruises to the Western Pacific. During these cruises, the ship distinguished herself on numerous occasions and has four times been awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation. During her I975 cruise to the Western Pacific, the ship participated in the Cambodian Evacuation fOperation Eagle Pullj, Vietnam Evacuation COperation Frequent Windb, and the recovery of the SS MAYAGUEZ. During both Operation Eagle Pull and the SS MAYAGUEZ recovery the ship saw combat action. USS HENRY B. WILSON is a truly modern ship, designed to meet the challenges of an enemy under, on. or above the sea. HENRY B. WILSON is homeported in San Diego, California and is a proud member of Destroyer Squadron SEVENTEEN. V

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, . .-,.- CUMMANDING OFFICER USS HENRY B. WILSUN QDIJB-71 USS HENRY B. WILSON's recent operations with t.he United States' SEVENTH FLEET in the Western Pacific in l976-77 have demonstrated the flexibility, mobility and multi-purpose capability of the Guided Missile Destroyer. Successfully participating in every type of operation for which she was designed, WILSON met all comrmitrments with huge success. While establishing her can do reputation, WILSON participated in KANGAROO II, TAE QUAN DO XIV, READIEX 1-77 and other exercises with US Navy vessels as well as units from Australia, New Zealand and South Korea. USS HENRY B. WILSON's reputation can onJ.y be a reflection on how hard the crew has worked to demonstrate their professionalism, dedication and determination. This pictorial is the record of that very successful WESTPAC cruise. Through it, the efforts of the entire crew are preserved so that none may forget that group of individuals who are responsible for building an exemplary record of teamwork, professionalism and for a job well done. Commander United States Navy Commanding Officer ff ',