Roanoke (AOR 7) - Naval Cruise Book

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.. A. .. .., . ROANOKE has been, commanded by Captain Paul A. Asmus, Captain Clifford M. Johns, Captain Riley D. Mixson, Cap- tain William H. Reed, Captain Robert L. Toney, Captain Richard W. Holly, Captain Robert P. Hickey and is currently under the command of Captain Robert L. John- SOD, Jf. - USS ROANOKE has been awarded the Battle 'fE Award, the CNO Safety Award, the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Awardj and the Meritorious Unit Com- mendation, There is pleasure lv being ra a shi: beaten about by a storm, when we are sure that if will not founder. - Pascal NIL. A 5 Vi, 1 .

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