T H E   C O M M I S S I O N I N G





    The Order of the Navy Department

      To Commission the Ship                         The Commandant



    The Commissioning



        The National Anthem

        The Hoisting of the National Ensign,

          Jack, and Commission Pennant

        The Hoisting of Personal Flag



    Invocation                                       The Chaplain



      Rear Admiral Felix X. Gygax, U.S. Navy

        Commandant, First Naval District



    Acceptance of Command                            The Commanding Officer



    Set the Watch                                    The Commanding Officer



      Honorable Maurice J. Tobin

        Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts



      Honorable John J. Haytin

        Mayor of the City of Helena, Montana



      Captain A. H. McCollum, U.S. Navy

        Commanding Officer



     Presentation of Awards

                   Rear Admiral Felix X. Gygax, U.S. Navy



     Pipe down                                        The Commanding Officer

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