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USN 1141477 USS MARVIN G. SHIELDS (DE-1066)

USS MARVIN G. SHIELDS (DE-1066)
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Title: USS MARVIN G. SHIELDS (DE-1066)
Caption: Goes down the ways following the christening ceremonies at Todd Shipyards, Seattle, Washington, 23 October 1969. The ship was named for Third Class Construction Mechanic Shields who was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for Vietnam service. Taken by Photographer's Mate Second Class Wayne W. Massie.
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Catalog #: USN 1141477
Copyright Owner: National Archives
Original Creator: Photograph by Photographer's Mate Second Class Wayne W. Massie.
Original Date: Thu, Oct 23, 1969
After this Year: 1960
Before this Year: 1969
Original Medium: BW Photo
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