Sumter (LST 1181) - Naval Cruise Book

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From: Comphibgru Two To: USS SUMTER Subj: SUMTER'S material readiness Departing for deployment with zero casreps is not a stated goal, but certainly something to strive for. The fact that SUMTER deployed casrep free, is noted with distinct pleasure. To those who made thi po sxble, at all echelons of command, I extend a well done and my sincere appreciation. RADM R. B. Rogers, USN. From: Comsixthflt To: USS SUMTER Subj: Well Done The successful recovery of the crew, from merchant vessel Sky One is noted with pleasure. Well done. From: Comphibgru Two To: USS SUMTER Subj: Rescue Ops Your timely and professional response in support of the sinking merchant vessel Sky One is noted with distinct pleasure. Pass my congratulations to all hands. i From: USNS Neosho To: USS SUMTER SUM TER performance during UNREPS this deployment from USNS Neosho has been the best overall of the TF 61 Units .L ,845 A j.-'71 'K Kissing. 2522? tif- . 5513 O. lv? . .sw ,. fa I s, Dear Captain Pernini: Speaking personally, as well as on behalf of our special service Comrades, both French and American, may I thank you and your command for the excellent job done under difficult circumstances, to say the least, in representing our country militarily for the 40th Anniver- sary of the Liberation of Nice and Villefranche. Geoffrey M. T. Jones 106 4-fi Mis 5' 1 . ' 1? X-Q'-.'fN4.,.fiiP-11,' j 4: 93.1. ' , I ,C -.-1efisq,.,g . isxfqs .. fix 'YH .V . ,gg-vp :f2,,.., , 1-.7 .1 . . f -wg, s Na. f s - f :rpg-gliips.,-,Q 4--f A .vj , , 1 ly .V x ,f .- From: USADAO Paris FR To: USS SUMTER Subj: 40th Anniversary Liberation Ceremonies, Nice .We 8PDl'6Cil1t0d your rapid response and outstanding suPP0l't for Sublect ceremonies at Nice. Your professionalism and willingnessnto help was Imted by all who had contact with you. Your presence at Nice W89 H major contributing factor in fostering relationships between France and the United States, in that area. This office has received. SBVQNI commemoratory calls regarding your participation and professionalism dlilllayed. and the Regional Press coverage was of the same vein. C0f1E1'atulations on a job superbly done. Again, thanks for your suDD01't' Brigadier General Hilbert.