Ingersoll (DD 990) - Naval Cruise Book

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INGERSOLL Coat of Arms The official crest of INGERSOLL is highly symbolic of the man whose name it bears. The upraised trident pomtmg m a westerly direction in front of a globe represents Admiral Royal IngersoU ' s responsibility for the defense of the Western Hemi- sphere during the early critical years of World War II. . , . , ,,o ., ■ n . 4 • .u . The shield symbolizes Admiral IngersoU ' s contributions as Commander-m-Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet during the sec- ond World War The determined anti-submarine measures he employed so successfully in dealing with the U-boat menace in the Battle of the Atlantic are represented bv the invected line (a series of shallow U ' s ). The three fusils simulate ships and allude to the escort of convovs to the United Kingdom, the Mediterranean, and throughout the South Atlantic (including the Caribbean) The fusils further allude numerically to the three generations of distinguished Naval officers to bear the name ot Ingersoll. The cross refers to the Navy Cross; one of the many decorations awarded to Admiral Ingersoll during his long ca- The motto. COGNITUS EVENTU. translated from the Latin as Known By The Results. The embodies the spirit of Ad- miral Ingersoll, his commands, and the Destroyer which now bears his name. 105

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SHIPMATES, This cruise book is dedicated to you, the outstanding otTicers and crew of the INGERSOLL. Together, you proved that through teamwork, hard work, and determination this ship could meet ail challenges and excel. Throughout the deployment you maintained combat readiness, especially during those critical times when there was no one else capa- ble of doing the job. This ship was called upon to do her nation ' s bidding-you answered that call. We sailed in support of American interests by enforcing United Nations Sanctions against Iraq. We conducted numerous interceptions and boardings. We also engaged in several cooperative exercises with foreign navies during Operation Malabar and showed the American flag at events such as LIMA ' 96. Through the dhow escorts, the night time underway replenish- ments, the ARC escorts, and the MODLOC protection duties, INGERSOLL was KNOWN BY THE RESULTS. We have shared some fun and memorable experiences together. I could not have been more pleased with this ship and crew. You have been a model to all and have, trulv, made INGERSOLL The World ' s Finest Destrover! Stephen C. Bradley ( Commander, United States Navy Commanding Officer USS INGERSOLL (DD 990) 107