Post-World War II Service
World War II ended with the cessation of hostilities with Japan on 15 August 1945. Oyster Bay turned toward the United States on 10 November 1945 and steamed into San Francisco Bay, California, on 29 November 1945.
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Famous quotes containing the words war and/or service:
“Viewed as a drama, the war is somewhat disappointing.”
—D.W. (David Wark)
“Finally, your lengthy service ended,
Lay your weariness beneath my laurel tree.”
—Horace [Quintus Horatius Flaccus] (65–8)