COMMISSIONING CEREMONIES
U.S.S. LST 1159
1100 hours - 12 September 1953
Band Selections - Boston Naval Base
Band
Invocation - LtCmdr G.E. Thomas(CHC)
USN
Introductions by Captain J. H. Spiller, USN
Supervisor of Shipbuilding and Inspector of Ordnance.
Introduction of Mr. John R. Newell
President of the Bath Iron Works Corporation
Remarks - Mr John R. Newell
Introduction of Rear Admiral Charles B. Momsen, USN
Commandant, First Naval District.
Remarks - Rear Admiral C.B. Momsen, USN
Reading of Navy Department Orders to Commission LST 1159
by
Captain J.H. Spiller, USN
Ensign, Jack, and commissioning Pennant are hoisted as the
Band plays the National Anthem.
The Personal Flag of rear Admiral Chares B. Momsen is
broken at the truck. Ruffles and Flourishes. Admirals
March.
Reading of Commanding Officer's Orders
by LtCmdr Stephan J.
Nemeth, USN
Commanding Officer Assumes Command
First Watch is set by Lt. C.J. Moran Jr.
USN
Remarks by LtCmdr Stephen J. Nemeth,
USN
Benediction by LtCmdr G.E. Thomas(CHC)
USN
Band Selections - Boston Naval Base
Band
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