Robert E Peary (FF 1073) - Naval Cruise Book

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. ,, r -' ' . - ' ' -'QQ 1. Q1 1- '- wD:sfa ,. Y ' N - V ,, ,- .,., e V. 1 . g..:' ' 1 R 0902452 May 79 From: CTF Seven Five To: USS Robert E Peary Refugee Boat Encounter I. Your actions since discovering those in distress on the high seas S May. have been in lteeping with the time honored traditions and responsibilities of mariners and reflect compassion for human life. You have correctly carried out your duty ina truly superlative manner. The high state of readiness and training your ship and crew enjoys was evident throughout that very demanding evolution . . . Your outstanding crew and medical staff can be very proud. Well done. Rea-r Admiral Alex Sinclair ' ' g ln. addition to Commander Task Force Seventy-five's message above, personal commendations were received from Secretary of the- Navy, 'Chief of Naval Operations, Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet, Commander Naval Surface Force Pacific Fleet, Commander Naval Surface Group Midpac. and Com- mander Destroyer Squadron Twenty-five for Pearyk actions in the refugee encounter. Rzsnszrz may 79 .4 +2 o 4 C A d From: CincPacFlt' Q To: TG Seven Five Pt Two ' South Pacific Deployment - I979 A. cincvae 1902152 May 79 4 ' I. Reference A is quoted for your information as follows, quote: l. Please convey my appreciation to the officers and men of Combesron 25, USS Cochrane, USS Rohen EZ Peary and USS Roark for their exemplary conduct on all aspects of the SOPAC cruise. 2. ...The superb professional competence exhibited by all hands during the cruise was 'tdnfzed b Pearys recent rescue of 448 Vietnamese refugees at sea. em a y 3.:l'l1e very favorable reactions of the nations of the South Pacific as a result of this cruise are concrete evidence of the fleet's important contribution in s f ' ' ' upport o our foreign policy objectives. 4. Nice going, Admiral.M.F. Weisner Unquote. 2. I join Admiral Weisner in his adm' t' f nd' 4 fu ' gehtnonstrated the fleet's unique capabiiig i:anac':rar:tliiof.f'it:it:i qu. lm tions to international understanding and friendship. .mm um Admiral D.C. Davis