10/04/1944
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"I ask Your Majesty to receive this ship as a symbol of the friendship and admiration of the people of the United States."
"Enlisted men of the Navy and Coast Guard who have established their special qualifications in the use of the arm or arms shall receive additional compensation."
"Enlisted men of the Marine Corps while serving on board ship shall receive the same additional compensation for special qualifications in the use of ships' guns as is now or may hereafter be prescribe..."
"This order shall take effect as of June 1, 1942."