Attention U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Atlanta (USNAAAA) Chapter Members, Guests and Atlanta Area USNA Alumni:
Atlanta Chapter’s Monthly luncheon will be held on Friday, June 17th, with registration and pre-lunch social beginning at 11:30am and lunch will be served at 11:50 a.m. We meet at the American Legion Post 160 in Smyrna.Luncheon Speaker will be Bob Tata, Esq. and USNA Class of 1979. Bob will give a presentation regarding Commander William Lewis Herndon, USN (of “Herndon Monument” fame). The presentation details Herndon’s last voyage, the recovery of the treasure trove from the ship 132 years later, and the resulting legal case. Bob has also written a Shipmate article entitled “The Last Voyage of Commander William Lewis Herndon” (see the link below).
Please plan to attend the June 2016 Monthly Luncheon and share in the camaraderie and fellowship of sea going service.
The American Legion Post 160’s address is: 160 Legion Drive SE Smyrna, GA 30080. American Legion Post 160’s telephone number is (770) 436-2501.
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