Roanoke (CL 145) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMANDER, CRUISER DIVISION TWO - ARRIVINC5 CHIEF OF NAVY SECTION, JOINT UNITED STATES MILITARY ADVISORY GROUP ' GREECE REAR ADMIRAL Richard P. Glass, USN

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