Belleau Wood (CVL 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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DIVISIU which produce the initial electrical power the electrician on watch controls the power output to the ship and distributes the current at 440 volts or llO volts to the thousand and one points where it is used. In addition these men are responsible for the various electrical equipment in the enginerooms and firerooms. fb, The I. C. gang takes charge of the ship's interior comf munication circuits. These include the ship's dial telephone system, the soundfpowered battle telephones, the announcing systems. It also takes care of the allfimportant navigation circuits and the gyrofcompasses. These functions are of parf ticular importance in wartime with the ships of the fleet op' erating in tight formations and in the dark of night. fcj The power gang, working from the Electrical Shop, maintains most of the ship's electrical circuits, motors, and other heavy machinery such as the airplane elevator motors, the steering engines, the boat winches, anchor windlass motors, catapult motors, and even the motors on the hundreds of fans throughout the ship. fdj The lighting gang work from the Battery Locker near the fantail. Their job is to keep the ship's thousands of lights burning and maintain a constant check on the various lighting controls which prevent light from showing at night during darkened ship . These men operate the flight deck landing lights when planes have to be brought aboard after sunset. The night of the Philippine Sea battle was one of the few times when landing lights were employed. In addition, as the name of the locker implies, the men keep the ship's and aircraft batteries charged and in repair. The following members of the Division were fletaclied before the group picture was taken: OFFICERS: Ens. R. E. Cutchin. MEN: Leon J. Adamski, Robert J. Ahern, Junior W. Arthur, Burgin W. Baity, Harry Bender, Junior L. Benson, Flarian J. Bomkamp, Thomas C. Brooks, Joseph Bubenick, William R. Clements, Coleman T. Conroy, John W. Conroy, Jr., William E. Dalton, John E. Dawson, Thomas H. Duncan, Roy O. Evans, Alfred H. Fenton, Ross E. Fesser, Jr., Nicholas M. Gomba, Kenneth C. Green, Charles E.. Hanson, Calvin B. Harris, Lyman C. Harris, Jim T. Hight, Raymond bJ. Hirsch, Eugene W. Israel, Sven R. Johnson, John M. Jones, Henry A, Klein, Harold M. Knight, John G. Knoll, William G. Lefferty, Russell E. Leighton. Joseph M. Martins, Albert B. McKie, John Nichiporchik, Chester A. Oss, Thur- man G. Pendelton, John J. Porwet, Daniel C. Reinhardt, J., Werner T. Reimen- Schneider, David G. Sachs, William A. Sauls. Marion A. Schaeffer, Hugh D- Qeckifliielz James T. Shannon, Gilbert E. Sheard, Maurlin R. Smith, Edwin G. Steller, Stanley C. Suswal, Berry L. Taylor, William H. Taylor. James Thane. 2-Sera H. Wallen, Richard A. Ward, Quetman E. Ward, Roman Yurek, Richard J. if e . Electrician distributes power from an electric control panel Testing cells in the Battery Locker Air-conditioned I.C. Room is liomevof all ship' board telephone and communication systems 155

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DIVISIU lvl Division is charged with thc duty of operating and maintaining the ship's four main engines, their reduction gears, shafts and screws, and the various auxiliaries located in the engine rooms. The main engines consist of four turbine elements: the high pressure and low pressure turbines, the astern turbine, and the cruising turbine. These are operated by the throttleman who opens and closes the throttle valves, adjusting the speed of the shafts to the exact speed requested on the revolution indicator fcontrolled from the bridgej. Auxiliary equipment supplies water to the boilers, oil to the bearings, and maintains fire main pressure. Low pressure compressors supply air for various uses throughout the ship, and high pressure compressors build up pressures of SOOO pounds used in catapulting planes and charging torpedoes. There are approximately 60 machinist's mates and firemen divided into three groups standing four hours on watch and eight off around the clock, when at sea. Battle stations are in two groups: the engineroom watch and the repair party. The steaming watch in the enginerooms at times endured grueling conditions. Engineroom temperatures rarely dropped below 110 degrees in the Pacific, and many times these men had little or no relief for periods exceeding 30 hours. Two decks above each engineroom was stationed the repair party stand' ing by with special tools and equipment to take over in case of a casualty below. The following members of the Division were detached before the group picture was taken: OFFICERS: Lt. Qjgj R. L. Helleekson, ChMach. A. E. Freeman. MEN: Roland H. Archamboult, Edwin F. Ambrose, Morris D. Auciello, Duffie M. Arnot, Elmer H. Ayers, Michael Baboval, Albert G. Barbato, Jack C. Bassler, John T. Bennett, Duane E. Berry, Henry T. Bever, Eugene I. Bergen, Winston C. Brown, John J. Brewer, Leo E. Burden, Edward P. Butler, George O. Can- field, Ross D. Carey, Charles F. Cotton, Frank J. Cimeno, Frank Collins, John A. Chassa, Frederick S. Clark, Alfred V. Conte. John P. Corwin, Leo R. Duddley, George A. Goders, John Havootunian, Daniel F. Hennessey, Arthur G. Heritage, James H. Hewitt, Walter Hilgers, Herbut E. Hillier, Edwin J. Hoffman, Glenn W. Houston, Rubel V. Hughes, VVilliam 'E. Ketchum, Anthony Kirechuck, George M. Klesch, John L. Kotlinek, Chester B. Laub, Carl F. Lepore, Paul E. Lewis, Edward L. Lockhart, Georgre VV. Maddox, Clarence F. Meskan, Wavil C. Nelson, Roger B. Nutter, George Pack, Dominick Paglione, James W. Patrick, Richard E. Rapp, William Reddick, Russell R. Reynolds, Morris Rose, Joseph A. Ruf, Harlod VV. Russel, Jr., Reynold W. Sapp. John J. Schreiner, Jr., Harry E. Scott, Joseph F. Sharp, Dalton D. Sheets, Russel M. Silance, Aleck F. Smith, Freeland L. Smythe, John J. Szajko, Sr., Robert T. Thomas, Maynard W. Wemes, Alfred N. Westerman, Elmer J. Wurthner, Jr., Henery S. Yahne, Frank E. Zygnerski. Chief machinists mate and helper take periodic gauge readings on one of the main engine turbines Speed of the ship is controlled from these main throttle valves Forward engine room air compressor gets close attention It takes two men on the main steam valves