Richmond K Turner (CG 20) - Naval Cruise Book

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This hook is dedicated to the memory ofthe crewmembers ofthe USS S 71-1 RK IFFG 311, who gave their lives in the delense ollreedom. M11 y they serve :is at reminder to :ill who stand tts witnesses ul' this age, ofthe country Ihr which they gave their lives :ind the principles on which it was lbunded. They served their country well. '

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