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Merchant Marine, and proved yourself worthy in all respects of the prominent position that you held. Your career may well be the inspiration of
American youth as we enter into a new phase and era of expansion. Your services with the armed forces of the United States as well as with the Merchant Marines illustrate the interdependence of the navy and the merchant marine for the eventual well being of our country
182:. His remarkable achievements, from his humble beginnings as an ordinary seaman to his command of prestigious vessels, exemplify his dedication and skill within the maritime industry. Upon Retirement in 1939 he was presented with a letter of commendation from Franklin Roosevelt, on his service, and in September, 1941 was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.
23:, U.S.N.R., (September 10, 1879-June 3, 1945) served as the Commandant of the US Maritime Service and retired as the Commodore of the Fleet of the United States Lines. He was descended from Stephen Randall, one of the first settlers of Middle Island, New York. Nicknamed 'Rescue Randall' for rescues at sea, He was a friend to President
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I take the occasion of your retirement to congratulate you on a long and distinguished career. Your years of service have been marked by many exploits requiring the highest qualities of seamanship and command. As
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Manhattan, his return from Europe in the first week of the war was well noted, the ship had taken on 400 extra passengers rushing to leave the war zones and arrived safely. Leaving England In October 1939 Manhattan carried passengers, mostly Americans, from England (then at war
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for land under his feet and had "swallowed the anchor", ship-speak for retirement. His golden years, however, were cut short, He was recalled in 1943 by
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Olympic team departed from Pier 60 on July 15, 1936, aboard the SS Manhattan. Their destination: the Summer Games in Berlin, Germany. With hearts filled with determination and dreams of victory, these athletes embarked on a historic journey, representing
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Obed Baxter, which was captained by a cousin of his. A square-rigger, it eventually went around the world. Over the following years, he gained extensive experience in
Asiatic waters, serving as a ship's officer on army transports such as Burnside, Sedgwick, and Kilpatrick, voyaging to and from the
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American Legion, a veterans' organization, embarked on the George Washington as guests of the French Government. They voyaged to France to commemorate and honor the soldiers who had fought in World War I.
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