Raymond Klaudt, SF2c, was aboard the Calvert during the period February 15, 1946 to May 21, 1946. While aboard the Calvert he helped in the transfer of troops back to the United States as part of the Operation, and while the ship was in Japanese and Chinese waters.
Raymond passed away in February 2022 at the age of 96. His obituary is available here.
Appreciation to Raymond’s son, Ron, for sharing these photographs of his father, and the greeting card below.
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Here are additional research notes covering this period of time Raymond was aboard the Calvert during the early months of 1946.
RIP Brave Hero 🙏🇺🇲
Thank you Ron for your great pictures, memories and memorial tribute to your father.