Renshaw (DD 499) - Naval Cruise Book

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CO0KOUT AT SEA Once during the entire cruise the crew got to eat with the officers. The occasion was the cookout at sea along the coast of Viet Nam. Organized and put on by Ltjg Vaughan and his cooks, the coolcout was a tremendous success. Most of the crew agreed they would like to eat with the officers all the time. Grunt !

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WMM if 4 l am Mr. Green. I have the Con. Condition three watches are really rough. af so W, V 2 if My ' 2 f f ,ff Get out of my way Look, a real live sea bat. l f W

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GUN lINE KA BOOM We wash our shirts with Tide. Hey, why is every one leaning the other way ? Q RENSHAW took two trips to the gunline firing in support of the lst Air Cavalry north of Hue and then in support of the Republic of Korea Blue Dragonn Marines and the U. S. FIRST Marine Division, Second Brigade near DaNang. The long hours in port and starboard sections, endless UNREPS, the hot sun and the windless days tried our strength and patience. Tropical storm Barbara lashed at us in her declining fury. Still, Whenever called, RENSHAW's guns were quick to reply. RENSHAVV was ready. 9 993 we Mount 52 gun crew tills the fcmtczil with empty bross. Mount 52 gun crew-fthe tot mon's teom. 601599