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Shield: The shield is divided wavy blue, red and yellow suggesting the shore line of Guadalcanal and the Marines trapped there in September, 1942. The three stars allude to the naval forces who volunteered to rescue the hard pressed Marines. The gold star represents Coxswain Samuel B. Roberts who was mor tally wounded during the mission when his boat drew enemy fire away from the other boats embarking the Marines. The three stars also stand for the three ships named for Samuel B. Roberts, the gold star denotes the current ship Crest: The lion, a symbol of courage, signifies Roberts, ultimate sacrifice for his comrades. The lion,s red claws and tongue symbolize courage, the blue collar bearing a cross pattee convexed indicates that Roberts died in battle and was awarded the Navy Cross for his gallant actions. The lion is grasping in his paws a blue torch suggesting the passing on of Naval History. The lightening flashes represent the armament of this ship and indicate the quick strike capabilities of the modem war ship. Motto: Admiral Copeland, then LCDR, Commanding Officer of DE-413 concluded in his report of the Baffle of Samar with these words: Gln the face of this knowledge the men Zealously manned their stations wherever they might be, and fought and worked with such calmness courage and efficiency that no higher honor could be conceived than to command silch a group of menn. 8 N. .N ..-......:Q-41:-.W,.u.w..-,... -. ..,. . . ..,. i ........,- .. .XA ... ...V -.f-A .W ..- .QW Q. -
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