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Feb. 23, 2012

My grandfather, Oliver Adams Wyckoff, was on the fleet's round-the-world cruise on the USS Louisiana. I have some of his pictures and souvenirs along with his 'Shellback' certificate for crossing the equator. I have it hanging in my shop next to my 'Shellback' certificate that I got when I crossed the equator in 1966 on the USS Harwood. Keep up the good work in preserving our Naval history.

Sincerely,
Richard W. Wyckoff
SMC USNR (retired)

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Feb 15, 2009

What a great site! My Grandfather-Joseph W. Langbauer was on the Louisiana in 1908 and I have his document
given him when he crossed the Equator on January 6th, 1908 on my wall. I also have pictures of him.
Thanks for the great pictures.

Kenneth S. Langbauer
Deerfield Beach, Florida