SN Robert A. Plake
USS Helena CA-75
1949 - 1951

Story posted 30 November 2015.


WESTERN PACIFIC CRUISE

Plan of the Day for 2 April 1951

Newspaper Clippings


Bob Plake on the USS Helena CA-75. 1949


The following picture copied from the USS Helena CA-75, 1949 Cruise Book.
"Wake of the HELENA"
See Pages 16 - 20


The pictures that follow are from Bob's collection. Few are labled.


Bill Slake. Sangley Pt. NAS Phillipines. 1949


Shipmates - USS Helena 1949


Ship's Drivers. USS Helena


Landing Force mustering on Pier alongside ship.








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and the 1st Division Party - NEWS YEARS EVE ASHORE.
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