| The USS TABBERER |
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| Thank You Richard T. Tobin |
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| U.S.S. TABBERER DE 418 20 December 1944 MEMORANDUM TO ALL HANDS: As you all know, we have just been through quite an experience. We were in the middle of the most severe type of storm there is, a tropical typhoon that came up without warning. We were lucky to escape with our lives. The only reason we pulled through was that God was looking out for the old "Tabby" Every man on board showed a wonderful spirit during the storm. No group of men could have worked harder under trying and dangerous circumstances then you men did. The forty hours following the storm doubly proved what you men are made of. Most of you went for a total of three days and two night without sleep or rest. I honestly don't think you would have slept for a week if we had stayed in the area looking for just one man. Through your efforts we saved the lives of forty one men from the U.S.S HULL (DD 350) and fourteen men from the U.S.S SPENCE (DD 512), a total of fifty five men. The following two messages have been received aboard; "From: Com Third Fleet (Admiral Halsey) To : U.S.S TABBERER, WELL DONE FOR A STURDY PERFORMANCE." "From: U.S.S. GATLING (DD 671). To : U.S.S. TABBERER. I ADMIRE THE FINE JOB YOU HAVE DONE." I want you men to know that I am proud of having the opportunity to serve with you on the TABBERER. Henry L. Plage Lt. Comdr., USNR Commanding |
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