CMDR Albert S. McLemore, USN, was found guilty of dereliction in the performance of duty, and negligently hazarding a vessel, at his court martial, convened as a result of the collision between HMAS MELBOURNE, (aircraft carrier), and USS FRANK E EVANS, (destroyer). CMDR McLemore had pleaded not guilty. He was sentenced to receive a letter of reprimand.
Australian Naval History on 16 September 1969
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