Adelardo A. Racinez enlisted in December 1957 and was assigned on the USS Calvert July 1958 through September 1961, S-5 Division. He re-enlisted 4 times during his time with the U.S. Navy and was honorable discharged in March 1978 (MS1). 

Adelardo received the following medals: Navy Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation. 

Prior to joining the U.S. Navy, he was a scout with the Army towards the end of WWII, during the liberation of the Philippines.

These two photos are from the Calvert’s 1960-61 Cruise Book, page 47, showing Adelardo with members of the S-5 division.

Sadly, Adelardo passed in late August 2024 at the age of 93. His obituary is available here.

Appreciation to Adelardo’s son, Ryan, for the information on his father’s time aboard the Calvert and his service in the United States Navy and Army.