Belleau Wood (CVL 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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A TOP ROW: Lt. ljgl E. NV. Muir, Lt.-Cmdr. J. D. H. Czirrnichacl, Ll. U25 B. VV. Johnson. BOTTOM RONV: Ens. L. M. XVhite, ChT'C A. 1-'v1'uncz. The Supply Department of a ship is the final link in a vast supply system, both civilian and military, that has accomplished near miracles in supporting combat forces. There was a day when a ship could replenish alongf side a dock. As the war progressed there were no docks, instead, stores were obtained from supply barges an' chored in a lagoon and transferred to the ship in a Higf gins landing craft. A good supply man soon became a good boatswain as well. In the final drive toward Victory, there was no time for a return to port. There then evolved the bumming technique of supply. Nonfcombatant cargo ships came to enemy waters to bring us food, clothing, and ship's store stock. Requisitions were made by dispatch, and we went alongside the supply ship to haul across our needs. This method of replenishment enabled our task group to operate off Japan for 72 consecutive days from july 1 to September 10. The function of supply does not stop with the obtain' ing of the stores aboard. There is food to prepare, and personal services to render. This requires a complement of six officers and more than 125 men, divided into two parts, the Sfl and SQ Divisions. is g fx , f Q rf.,-A' ' QQ 3 i ' !5x...Al - T4 Cla ci I t ' I Ci imes Lt S M Hess Lt. E. W. rm '. 11- USU -. lr' . - - ' - Lt. ijgj R. S. Coleman, Lt. 1.125 R. W. Braucr. 159