US Navy - Amphibious Squadron One

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Accession NumberP544Title (extended title only)US Navy - Amphibious Squadron OneDescriptionWood plaque with raised circular plate which has motif of Amphibious Squadron One – Gold presentation plate inscribed with ‘To commemorate our Port visit to the City of Fremantle Western Australia 28 Jan – 01 Feb 2002 – Amphibious Squadron One “First and Finest”DateBetween 28th January 2002 and 1st February 2002ProvenanceAmphibious Squadron One is a tactical and administrative organization composed of amphibious assault shipping to transport troops and their equipment for an amphibious assault operation. Amphibious Squadron ONE (CPR1) was established on 1 October 1954, and is home ported in San Diego, California. The squadron’s primary mission is to plan and execute amphibious operations. This includes the embarkation of Marines, transiting to an objective area, and conducting assaults under combat conditions while employing the latest and most effective amphibious force doctrine.
Amphibious Squadron ONE has participated in numerous worldwide amphibious operations in war and peace.
Relevance to the CityAmphibious Squadron One has visited Fremantle on a few occasions but in this case the plaque dates from a 2002 visit. The Plaque was gifted to the Mayor of Fremantle Peter Tagliaferri

SubjectUnited States NavyCollectionCivic Collection

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