Many Boyd personnel were invited into homes, taken on tours and attended dances sponsored by the Australian people. Not to be outdone, Boyd opened the ship to visitors and in the first five days alone over 5,000 people toured the ship. Special tours were scheduled and Boyd sailors hosted 50 boys from Saint Vincent de Paul Orphanage plus several groups of Sea Scouts, and entertained 200 children at the Salvation Army Orphanage, among many other groups. Boyd athletes participated against local teams in bowling, basketball and marksmanship. While in Melbourne we received word that many of our personnel will soon be promoted.
Special congratulations are in order for the following men.
This will be our final familygram before our arrival in San Diego late in November. We are eagerly looking forward to our arrival in San Diego and reunion with our loved ones.