Denver Cox BM1 from Texas mates a Terrier to it's booster on the transfer rail.

My prime responsibility. The one and only Mk-85 Tactical Use Computer. The man on the right has his right hand down on the pistol grip firing key for the Terrier missiles.

28 October 1953 leaving NYC in the rain to get away from tropical storm Hazel.

• 4 Minute Video Of Terrier Launch From EAG-128

Video Of US Marine Mobile Terrier Launch System

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John Van Gardner 25 Nov. 1953 and 11 May 2003. Served onboard 14 May 1952 to 20 Oct 1954

This is what kept me going during my time in the navy. These pictures of my wife Joyce were on my locker door.

Here we are 50 years later on Dec. 03, 2003

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