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The USS Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) received the following awards and citations during her career: Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon (from 12/64 through 02/68) Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (from 01/91 through 12/92) Navy "E" Ribbon (SubRon 16 Battle E Award winner, 1992) National Defense Service Medal (two awards for 1964-1974, 1990-1994).
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 | 92k | Portrait of Daniel Boone. Not sure if it hung in the wardroom or on the mess decks. | U.S. Navy Photo # 63088 courtesy of Darryl Baker. Photo added 09/04/07. | |
 | 122k | Keel laying ceremony for the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, 5 Feb 1962. The speaker is RADM L. V. Honsinger, USN, shipyard commander and Capt. Buckingham (Chaplain) seen standing and has given the invocation. | USN photo # NY9 53843-2-62, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 135k | The Shipyard Commander, RADM L. V. Honsinger, USN is about to autherticate the keel of Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) at Mare Island on 5 Feb 1962. Honorary keel-layers look on. They are from left to right: Mr. Tony Smaker, Quarterman Machinist; Mr. Bernard A. Burke, Industrial Relations Officer; Mrs. Theresa Borgwardt, Supply Department (At the time on the keel laying she had 47 1/2 years of federal service.); Mr. Joseph H. Honodel, Master Woodworker, President of the Master Mechanics & Foreman's Association; and RADM Honsinger. | USN Photo # NY9 53844-2-62, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 116k | The official Keel Laying party is at attention while the National Anthem is played at the start of the keel laying ceremonies at Mare Island on 6 Feb. 1962 as (SSBN-629). From left to right are: RADM L. V/ Honsinger, Mrs. Theresa Borgwardt, Mr. Joseph H. Hondel, Mr. Tony Smaker and Mr. Bernard A. Burke. | U.S. Navy Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. Photo added 09/04/07. | |
 | 226k | Bow view of the Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619) just prior to its launching at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 15 September 1962. The bow of the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) is visible to the right. | US Navy photo # NY9-56201-9-62, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 189k | The "Champagne Walk" is led by Mrs. James H. Wakelin, sponsor, and RADM Edward J. Fahy, USN, Shipyard Commander, for the launching of the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) at Mare Island on 22 June 1963. | USN photo # MSA 59598-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 369k | Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) is being prepared for launching at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 22 June 1963. Note: Kamehameha (SSBN-642) is under construction on the ways to the left. | USN photo # MSA 59595-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 186k | Color version of the above photo, or within moments of it bring shot. Bow view of the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) on the building ways just prior to her launching at Mare Island on 22 June 1963. Note: Kamehameha (SSBN-642) is under construction on the ways to the left. | USN photo contributed by Darryl Baker. Photo added 09/04/07. | |
 | 169k | Stern view of the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) on the building ways just prior to her launching at Mare Island on 22 June 1963. | U.S. Navy Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. Photo added 09/04/07. | |
 | 116k | Mrs. James H. Wakelin is about to christen the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) at Mare Island on 22 June 1962. RADM Edward J. Fahy (Shipyard Commander) stands ready to left to assist the ship's sponsor and Capt. P. F. Straub (Production Officer) is behind the sponsor. | U.S. Navy Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. Photo added 09/04/07. | |
 | 174k | RADM Edward J. Fahy, USN, Shipyard Commander, assists Mrs. James H. Wakelin, sponsor, in christening the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) at Mare Island on 22 June 1963. California champagne was used for the christening. Daniel Boone was the 503rd ship, the 9th nuclear powered submarine and the 4th Fleet Ballistic Submarine built at the shipyard. | USN photo # MSA 59604-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 359k | Mrs. James H. Wakelin, sponsor, christens the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) at Mare Island on 22 June 1963. | USN photo # MSA 59889-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 358k | Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) is half way down the building ways at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 22 June 1963. | USN photo # MSA 59605-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 377k | Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) is at the end of the building ways during its launching at Mare Island Naval Shipyard on 22 June 1963. | USN photo # MSA 59607-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 125k | Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) in middle of the Mare Island channel after her launching at Mare Island on 22 June 1963. | U.S. Navy Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. Photo added 09/04/07. | |
 | 196k | Navy tugs wait to take Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) under tow after her launching at Mare Island on 22 June 1963. | USN photo # MSA 59893-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 95k | Broadside view of Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) in mid channel after her launching at Mare Island on 22 June 1963 on her way to dry dock. | U.S. Navy Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. Photo added 09/04/07. | |
 | 130k | The Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) enters dry dock #3 at Mare Island after her launching on 22 June 1963 to drop her launching cradle. | U.S. Navy Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker. Photo added 09/04/07. | |
 | 172k | Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) enters dry dock number 3 at Mare Island Naval Shipyard after her launching on 22 June 1963 to drop the launching cradle. | USN photo # MSA 59612-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 187k | Mrs. James H. Wakelin, Ship's Sponsor, and Mrs. Dexter K. Strong, Matron of Honor, for the launching of Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) are shown at the reception after the launching, 22 Jun 1963. | USN photo # MSA 59616-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 174k | The Honorable James H. Wakelin, AstSecNav, speaker; Mrs. James H. Wakelin, Sponsor; and RADM Edward J. Fahy, Shipyard Commander are pictured at the reception after the launching of the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629) at Mare Island on 22 Jun 1963. | USN photo # MSA 59617-6-63, contributed by Darryl Baker. | |
 | 89k | Commemorative post mark on the occasion of the launching of the Daniel Boone (SSBN-629), at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, CA., 22 June 1963. | Courtesy of Jack Treutle. | |
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