Lowry (DD 770) - Naval Cruise Book

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Vx L Wal DEDICATION To all those ofiicers and men who served aboard this ship on her world cruise 22 January to 19 August 1952 FREEDOM DEFENDER During World War Two the LOWRY was born For the seas to roam and the foe to scorn Welded together with guts and steel Solid and sturdy from mast to keel Manned with men that are strong of heart With each one willing to play his part With guns spitting death to all who will Try in vain our freedom to kill Sailing a course that is straight and true Forever protecting the red, white and blue For loved ones we have left on shore We'll always be stalwart and peace restore Constantly sailing our LOWRY with pride As proudly upon her decks we stride To this great ship we snap a salute And render to her our highest tribute JAMES O. PIGGOTT YN3, USN -2-

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PREFACE . Well do we recall that stormy, wintry day in January '1952 when our ship, her llI19S'C2lCt off and her whistle bellowing a prolonged wail, backed clear of the. slip in Norfolk and headed Southward on the first leg of her combat assignment and world cruise. There were many amongst us for whom this was the first taste of salt water and the life of a sailor on the high seas. The days, following in seemingly endless succession, brought their full measure of training and experience so urgently needed. Finally came those days for which we had so earnestly preparedg those days, weeks and months of hard work, anxious moments and unbeatable determination in the Far East Combat Areas. The rest is now well knowng the line services performed in the task forces we screenedg the destruction wrought the enemy in our shore fire bombardmentsg the successful completion of as- signments in combined operations with the Forces of Allied Nations. Ulti- mately, came the time for departure and return to home waters with the many courtesy visits scheduled in foreign ports. We knew the need and displayed the ability to represent our country to best advantage wherever we went. We showed consideration for others: always giving the best that is America. We did our fair share to bring goodwill and, we hope, better understanding to the Community- of Nations. A fighting man's best reward is the success engendered by a common purpose and exacting teamwork. All in the LOWRY can take pride in a job Well done and share its reflection in the reputation of our ship and division. The memories of friends, deeds and experiences are ours. forever to take with us wherever we go. CHARLES B. CARROLL Commanding Officer. R W D504 was NAVY DEPARTM -1- 1' ECEIVSD Ewrimmnay

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THE CAPTAIN COMMANDER CHARLES B. CARROLL Commanding Officer USS Lowry DD-770 G thl y lbfd dy I: tllbd THE COMMODORE CAPTAIN WILLIAM S. WHITESIDE Commander Destroyer Squadron 26