Rochester (CA 124) - Naval Cruise Book

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A UI-7 1he Exe' The personnel of the U S S Rochester can justly take prlde 1n thelr superb performance of duty durrng the operatrons of th1s vessel 1n the Korean area Thelr spmt of cooperat1on and can do attxtude were an 1nsp1rat1on to all forces wrth whom they came 1n contact It was a srncere pleasure to have served wrth one of the finest crews 1n one of the finest sh1ps of the Umted States Navy T R VOGELEY Commander U SN . . . . .., . .. . .4 ,, . . . . . - . - . . - . , , -.-

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This is the story of the coming-of-age of ROCHESTER. Commissioned over a year too late for World War II her guns had been worn only by target practice until the Korean crisis. That crisis found ROCHESTER on the front line. The ship, officers, and men were ready. This book recounts briefly the events of the six months that followed. It is a record of duties well performed and tasks well done. My highest privilege and honor is to have commanded ROCHESTER during thisrperiod-.A . ' The gdevotion of the ship's company to theirwship, the spirit and perform-. ance of this outstanding group of oflicers and men is truly in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Navy. E EDWARD L. WOODYARD CAPT., U.S. Navy

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