Mountrail (LPA 213) - Naval Cruise Book

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X X We were overjoyed to see the FREMONT appear through the haze. TUR OVER Amphibious Squadron TWELVE arrived in Carboneras, Spain on 27 November and turnover began as soon as they had anchored. By late afternoon all of our pertinent ma- terials and information had been transferred to the USS FREMONT QLPA-445 and PHIB- STRIKFORSIXTHFLT 3-68 was underway for home. The next day we celebrated both turnover and Thanksgiving with a magnificent roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings on the mess decks.

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? I i The Old Mule rounds the bend. We arrived in Morehead City, North Caro- lina at midnight on 11 December and spent the next eight hours off-loading our Marines and their equipment. The next afternoon we arrived at Pier 11 and were greeted by families and friends. Little Creek had never looked better. Q .. H0 TLAT Y The band was there to greet us. Mb j .- First line goes over. - R. bttbt V .fe -A Mr Kaldahl enjoyed that extra night's liberty. 1 Q Pu Mix 4 O! Families and friends come aboard.