| Thanks
to the U.S.S. Little Rock CL-92 Crew from the Town of Hollis, Maine |
| Below are two letters received aboard
the U.S.S. Little Rock (CL-92) after the crew helped in extinguishing the
fires that devastated much of Maine in 1947. These fires which are collectively
referred to as "The Year That Maine Burned"
were finally extinguished, due to in no small way, the efforts expended by
the crew of the U.S.S. Little Rock, and other military units. |
| Below
are retyped versions of the letters received from First Naval District and
the Town of Hollis, Maine |
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| Refer
To: ND1/P15/03 HEADQUARTERS
FIRST NAVAL DISTRICT Navy Building 495 Summer St., Boston, Mass. 28 November 1947 From: Commandant, First Naval District. To: Commanding Officer, USS LITTLE ROCK (CL-92). Via: (1) Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. (2) Commander, Battleships-Cruisers, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. (3) Commander, Cruiser Division 10. Subj: Letter of Appreciation from the Town of Hollis, Maine. Encl: (A) Subject Ltr., of 14 November 1947 1. Enclosure (A) expresses the sincerest appreciation of the citizens of the town of Hollis, Maine for the assistance of the officers and men of the LITTLE ROCK during the recent fire disaster in Maine. The Commandant, First Naval District, has had many verbal comments on the excellent conduct and performance of duty by members of the crew of the LITTLE ROCK from other locations in Maine. All of these reflect credit on the LITTLE ROCK, and indicate that she is a well organized and efficient ship. 2. The Commandant takes great pleasure in forwarding enclosure (A) to the Commanding Officer of the LITTLE ROCK. /s/ M.L. DEYO Rear Admiral USN |
OFFICE OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF HOLLIS, MAINE November 14, 1947 Commander First Naval District Boston Massachusetts Dear Sir: On behalf of the citizens of this town we wish to express their sincerest appreciation for the men and equipment dispatched to this area during the recent great fire. The men and officers from the cruiser U.S.S. “Little Rock” certainly were a great help in diverting the fire around small villages, in fact, without this cooperation and equipment, working in conjunction with the fire departments of surrounding cities and towns it is doubtful if some of them would have been saved. These men worked as if their own homes were endangered and conducted themselves with the greatest dignity throughout their stay. We are all deeply indebted to those in the Navy who helped us and hope this message will be relayed to them.
Yours truly,
/s/ Lester J. Grant /s/ Parker D. Bryon /s/ Warren L. Walker Selectmen |
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| Below are copies of the original letters as received
from First Naval District and the Town of Hollis, Maine |
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