RAN Fleet Air Arm Squadron No. 817, was awarded the USN Meritorious Unit Commendation for the rescue of 38 American sailors, following the collision of HMAS MELBOURNE, (aircraft carrier), and USS FRANK E EVANS, (destroyer).
Australian Naval History on 24 June 1970
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