The Walke has engaged in Western Pacific operations regularly since completion of overhaul in June 1952. On 30 September 1961, Walke completed extensive modification as part of a Fram Mark ll overhaul at Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
During her most recent cruise, Walke deployed as a unit of ASW Group 5. During most of the cruise, Walke steamed in the Tonkin Gulf, providing ASW protection for other Seventh Fleet Units operating there. Walke also participated in Naval Gunfire Support, firing over 7,000 rounds in support of troops in South Vietnam. In addition, Walke operated for a month in the Sea of Japan, conducting ASW exercises.
The 1967-1968 deployment to WESTPAC will be remembered and relived many times by all of the crew. They will recall the liberty in Hong Kong, the gunfire support, and the Sea of Japan. Who will forget the Christmas party for the orphans in Sasabo, Japan
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