COMMANDER AMPHIBIOUS FORCE
U. S. PACIFIC FLEET
SAN DIEGO 32, CALIFORNIA

24 August 1964

‘Dear Captain Ruder:

Iam sure you will long remember, with satisfaction,
your recent command with the Amphibious Force, U. S.
Pacific Fleet, and you are to be congratulated upon com -
pletion of a highly successful tour as the Commanding

Officer, USS ELDORADO (AGC 11). I share with you the
pride of having served with and contributed to the effec-

tiveness of the Amphibious Force.

As a memento of your service, I am forwarding the
attached Life-time Amphibian Certificate. Please accept
the certificate with my sincere appreciation for excellent
performance and loyal support.

My personal best wishes are extended for continued
success in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Vice Admiral, U. S. Navy

Captain Frederick J. Ruder, USN
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
4th and P Streets, S.W.

Washington, D. C. 20305