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NH 78967 Navy Unit Commendation letter

Photo #: NH 78967 Navy Unit Commendation letter
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Title: Navy Unit Commendation letter
Description: Signed by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, circa 1944. It commends Cruiser Division Twelve and the crews of the division's cruisers USS Cleveland (CL-55), USS Columbia (CL-56), USS Montpelier (CL-57) and USS Denver (CL-58) for their performance in the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, on 2 November 1943. Courtesy of John R. Henry, 1973. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 78967
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