Ingraham (DD 694) - Naval Cruise Book

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lflfklfsukrz of Favorite pastimes were trips to the worId's largest city, Tokyo. ywrv 22 Af-Q4 Iflfiirfsig 7.22. ' bf we e 4,21 Enter tape recorders . . . exit QVEEVI backs. M' E 4.

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Hlzrznge af Hrfmmrzrzd In Midway, Captain Faas was relieved by Captain Fine in a considerably un- usual change ot command ceremony. l-lere we also refueled in preparation for our journey to Yokosuka. Captain Faas says farewell .... Q3 M X -ffx gif' i fecelves 3 token of appreciation- - - and Captain Fine takes the reins.

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as Upon leaving Japan, we went directly to the combat zone for the first time. We were to Spend two more tours here, where we would lifeguard and planeguard for the Ticonderoga and Hancock, engage in Naval Gunfire Support in various corps areas, and conduct special operations of surveillance. The following pages depict our moments of combat along with lighter moments while in the South China Sea. A' .ik it seemed the days would never end. 'ef' Before going in to fire, we rearmed sometimes it was easy and sometimes not so easy.