Description: THIS AUCTION IS FOR AN USED VINTAGE BOOK TITLED"MANUAL OF ATHLETIC REQUIREMENTS, UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, 1922"Hardcover, 9.25 INCHES TALL AND 573pp. Wear: at the edges, at the corners and on the spine, both inside hinges cracked all along their length, otherwise a clean item with numerous illustrations from 1922. This book belonged to R.E. BRADDY JR. and inscribed by him.Here is more info about the original owner of this book (his photo from Naval Academy years is available on internet):Robert Edgar BraddyDATE OF BIRTH: November 17, 1903PLACE OF BIRTH: Bristol, FloridaHOME OF RECORD: Dublin, GeorgiaRobert Braddy graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1927. He retired as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy.AWARDS BY DATE OF ACTION:1 of 1Navy CrossAWARDED FOR ACTIONSDURING World War IIService: NavyDivision: U.S.S. Bernadou (DD-153) USS Bernadou (DD–153) was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Commander John Bernadou. Bernadou was launched on 7 November 1918 by William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Company, Philadelphia. The ship was sponsored by Miss Cora Winslow Bernadou, Commander Bernadou's sister. The destroyer was commissioned on 19 May 1919, Lieutenant Commander L. G. Farley in command.GENERAL ORDERS:CITATION:The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Robert Edgar Braddy, Jr. (NSN: 0-61341), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. BERNADOU (DD-1253), in leading the assault against hostile forces during the occupation of the harbor of Safi, French Morocco, 8 November 1943. Before daylight on 8 November 1942, Lieutenant Commander Braddy in the BERNADOU led the assault on the Harbor of Safi. With gallantry and intrepidity at grave risk of his own life, the lives of his crew and the embarked assault troops he navigated his ship successfully through the narrow entrance and into the harbor in the face of heavy fire from three shore batteries and several machine gun emplacements. While thus engaged he beached his ship in the crowded harbor and landed the assault troops. Lieutenant Commander Braddy thereafter greatly assisted the successful action of the assault troops with accurate fire from the BERNADOU's main battery. The fact that his exceptional feat was accomplished in almost total darkness without loss of life and disabling damage to the BERNADOU are testimonials to the valor, intelligence and seamanship of this gallant officer, and reflect great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.ebay collects Sales Tax. Shipping and handling costs will be $9.99 by USPS PRIORITY MAIL in the US . International rates are much higher. Payment must be received within 5 days of close of auction. We combine shipping for savings to our customers on multiple purchases. We pack carefully and ship immediately upon receipt of payment. As soon as we ship your item we leave a feedback. We appreciate to have your feedback too. Thanks for browsing this listing.strDEF04
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