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The World Cruise Of U.S.S. BENHAM(DD796) [TiTiMiTni ' irwTgirnrtirifHaiigffWiffT ' Tn If ii Uamamami as sai mmm 1954 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business on great waters; These see the tvorks of the Lord, and his wonders of the deep. Psalms 107:23 History Of U.S.S. BENHAM The present U.S.S. BENHAM is the third ship of the fleet to bear the name of Rear Ad- miral A.E.K. BENHAM, USN. The first BEN- HAM (DD49), an 1150 ton ship, was commis- sioned 20 January 1914, and operated in the war zone during the First World War. The sec- ond BENHAM (DD 397), displacing 1550 tons, was constructed in 1938. During the first part of the Second World War, she served for 11 months of continuous combat in the Pacific area. On 14 November 1942, while operating at night, off Guadalcanal, along with the des- troyers PRESTON and WALKE, she was sunk by enemy action. The present BENHAM (DD 796) was built of Staten Island, and was commissioned on 20 December 1943. After shakedown training in the Caribbean, she sailed for the Pacific and during the summer and fail of 1944, participated in strikes against Palau, Mindanao, the central Philippines, Okinawa, Formosa, Leyte, and Luzon. In early December, 1944, the task force with which she was operating was in the grip of a tropical cyclone with winds estimated at 100 knots and during this typhoon three other destroyers were lost. In 1945, the BENHAM participated in attacks on Formosa, Luzon, Saigon, Hong Kong, Canton, and Hainan. Later she took part in attacks on Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and finally, the Japanese home islands. The news of the Japanese sur- render reached the ship while she was on radar picket duty and she returned to the United States to be decommissioned October 18, 1946. itiocrt ckson polls ' se SI - n (Oii The BENHAM remained in mothballs for four and a half years and on 24 March 1951, was recommissioned at Long Beach, California. After trial runs and shakedown training, she passed through the Panama Canal, and on 5 July entered the Atlantic for the first time since 1944. After four months in the Boston Naval Shipyard, the BENHAM headed south to the warmer waters off Cuba for two months of re- fresher training. On 22 April 1952, the BENHAM sailed from Newport and, joining the USS NOA, sailed east- ward across the Atlantic for Europe. After ex- tensive duty in Europe and the Mediterranean, the ship returned to the United States in Sept- ember to enter the Boston Naval Shipyard. In early 1953, the BENHAM took part in Hunter-Killer exercises in the Caribbean and later crossed the Atlantic, where she replaced the USS MULLANY with the Sixth Fleet. In September, the ship returned to Newport, and in October entered the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. In January, 1954, the BENHAM left the yards, and proceeded to the Caribbean for seven weeks of refresher training after which she returned to Newport to ready herself for the ' round the world cruise. The following pages depict the voyage. «Js. ■.. «4 ° ' ' 1? M_ I r .■«i!a ' ! ' !SB!f ' P = = Ti  ..|. Biiu '  mvi ' j a ■r 4 JAMES T. HODGSON, Jr. Commander, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer 2 August 1952 - 9 September 1954 Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, entered Massa- chusetts Nautical School in 1932 and graduated with distinction in 1934. Served on various vessels of the American Export Line and United Fruit Company and, in 1937, joined the Merchant Marine Naval Reserve as- Ensign. In 1940, returned to Massachusetts Nautical School as instructor and First Lieutenant of the U.S.S. NANTUCKET. In 1941 joined the U.S. Maritime Com- mission as inspector and instructor, teaching at Fort Schuyler, New York, and at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Great Neck, Long Island. Was called to active duty in January 1942 and ordered to the Merchant Marine Reserve Section of the Bureau of Naval Personnel. In 1943 was ordered to Deep Sea Diving School in Washington and in July 1943, joined the U.S.S. GREENLET (ASR 10) as Executive Officer. Took command of that ship in December 1943, operating with the Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet. In August 1945, was ordered to the U.S.S. AUDRAIN (APA 59) as Executive Officer and took command in November 1945. Participated in Magic Carpet operation and finally laid up the ship in June 1946 at Pearl Horbor. Ordered to U.S.S. ALDEBARAN (AF 10) as Com- manding Officer in August 1946 and transferred to Regu- lar Navy with rank of Commander. Detached from U.S. S. ALDEBARAN in August 1947 and ordered to duty at the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. In June 1949 was ordered to duty as U.S. Naval Attache at the American Embassy, Colombo, Ceylon. In April 1952, was ordered to join the U.S.S. BENHAM (DD 796) as Commanding Officer. Joined the ship at Plymouth, Eng- land and took command 2 August, 1952 at Gibraltar. Relieved and detached at sec during operations with units of the Seventh Fleet, on 9 September 1954. RODERICK 0. MIDDLETON Commande r , U.S. Navy Commanding Officer 9 September 1954 - Born in Pomona Park Florida. Attended Florida Southern College, U.S. Naval Academy (BS 1941), and Harvard University (M.S.) Served on USS WASHINGTON (BB 56) during early years of World War II. He was serving as a turret officer on the WASHINGTON during the battle of Savo Island when that ship sank the Japanese battleship KIRISHIMA, It was during this engagement that our ship ' s namesake, U.S.S. BENHAM (DD 397) was sunk by a Japanese Tor- pedo after brilliant service. Served on USS ALASKA (CB 1) during the latter years of World War II, participating in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns, and strikes against the Japanese homeland. Served as Gunnery Officer of USS LITTLE ROCK (CL 92) from August 1946 to September 1948, after which he completed the 37-week Guided Missile course at Fort Bliss , Texas. He was then assigned duties in guided missile research and development in the Bureau of Or- dnance from September 1949 until September 1952. In October 1952 he reported to the staff of Com- mander Service Squadron THREE, participating in the direct mobile logistic support of Naval and Marine avia- tion units in the Korean Theatre. He served as Ordnance Officer on this staff and received a commendation from Commander, Seventh Fleet for services during Korean hostilities. In June, 1954 he reported to the Fleet Sonar School for a refresher course in anti-submarine warfare. After completion of this course and a short familiarization tour on the staff of Commander Destroyer Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, he flew across the USA and the Pacific Ocean to assume command of U.S.S. BENHAM Chonge Of Coititnand On 9 September 1954 CDR R.O. Middleton, USN relieves CDR J.T. Hodgson, Jr. USN as Commanding Officer, USS BENHAM (DD 796) while underway in the South China Sea. JOSEPH F. HAGAN Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy Executive Officer 7 February 1953 - Born in New York City, enlisted in the U.S. Navy March, 1931, Served continuously on active duty since that date. Majority of service spent in submarines. Served as Commanding Officer U.S.S. R-6 (School submarine) in 1945. Completed nine sub- marine war patrols. Pacific areas from 1941-1944. One year (1946-1947) spent with Amphibious Forces, Pacific as Commanding Officer, LSM 255 and LSM 419 and as Commander, LSM Division ELEVEN. Attended the George Washington University, Washington, D.C. for two years (1948-1950). Completed one year post-graduate course (General Line) at Monterey, California in 1952. Reported aboard for duty as Executive Officer on 7 February 1953. OFFICERS -- Left to Right:- Bottom - R.F. Ackerman, M. Katz, J.T. Hodgson Jr., J.N. Shaffer, J.F. Ha gan. A, Leger, E.H. Oehmler — J.D, Twilley, G.R. Henry, 3.M. Eggan, G.P. Duchorme, D.C. Pratt, E. O ' Connor, R.B. Cochrane, MiddU Top— CM. Avenengo, D.E. Deshon, J. A. Wilson E.L. Fryberger, P.G. Charest, T.M. Uzzell Jr., H.L. Tillman Aside from the Captain and the Executive Officer, both experienced line officers with consid- erable service in the Navy, the entire group of junior officers who began the cruise had a total of only twenty years active naval service. They were commissioned from many sources: Naval Academy (1), NROTC (5), Maritime Aca- demies (3), OCS (5), Reserve (1). Most are Reserve Officers and serve from two-four years on active duty, then are released and participate in the Naval Reserve program, ready to be called bock in case of a notional emergency. Together, with the hard core of Regulars who have chosen the Navy as a profession, these men provide the officer leadership needed for the modern Navy. COMMANDING OFFICER CDR R.O. MIDDLETON EXECUTIVE OFFICER LCDR J.F. HAGAN OPERATIONS OFFICER LTJG B.M. EGGAN LTJG M. KATZ LTJG E.H. OEHMLER LTJG R.B. COCHRANE .TJG P.G. CHAREST GUNNERY OFFICER LTJG R.F. ACKERMAN LTJG J.D. TWiLLEY LTJG G.P. DUCHARME LTJG T.M. UZZELL, JR. LTJG D.E. DESHON ENGINEER OFFICER LTJG D.C. PRATT LTJG H.L. TILLMAN ENS CM. AVENENGO ENS J. A. WILSON ENS E.L. FRYBERGER SUPPLY OFFICER LTJG G.R. HENRY Left to Right:- 1st Row - K.3. Frederickson 3MC, A.J. Pitts, BTC, M.J. Bottom HMC, F.A. David QMC W.O. Robinson YNC, 2nd Row - D.A. Willis MMC, CM. Willis, MMC, F.R. Munch TMC, J. P. Thomas GMC 3rd Row - R.T. Greany RMC, T. Smith CSC It has been often said, Make Chief and retire to the CPO quarters. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Upon these men rest heavy responsibilities. It is the expert knowledge of their specialties which makes them so valuable to the Navy. But they are more than just spec- ialists in a rate. They are specialists in the Navy. Behind each Chief, there are many years of service. But, time alone does not qualify a man for Chief. It is the experience that goes with that time. It is the application of energy towards their rate. It is their devotion to the Navy. Constantly advising their officers and teaching their men, a CPO is an invaluable part of the service. His expertness is most important, es- pecially on a Destroyer. 1 St DIVISION — ' Left to Right:- 1st Row - Gorman, Knudtson, Hubbard, Fisher, Mann, Hurley, Swartz, Woodall, Champigny 2nd Row - Bankert, Chagnon, Balsavage, McAnally, Porrette, Olson, Buczynski 3rd Row- Lavoie, Yarnell, Macrina, Masters, McCracken, Campbell, Sherlock, Wells, Fitzpatrick, Benefield, Sandy, Lunde, Ezell, Borzon, Frerichs Draw an imaginary line athwartships on the main deck of the BENHAM; stand on this line facing forward, and you gaze upon the spaces which are ably maintained by the First Division, deck hands and gunners mates. They drop and raise the anchors at sea detail, handle lines, maintain the gig and perform many other tasks requiring expert seamanship. They also share the job of controlling and firing the BENHAM ' S guns. The focsle, commands the direct view of the Skipper and must be kept ship shape at all times, a job, though not easily accomplished because of the constant pounding of sea, always well done. With the Second Division there is intense, but friendly rivalry and excellent co-operation, forming an outstanding team on the ship. 2 nd DiVfSiON v- U , i Left to Right :- 1st Row - Marczi, Reed, Trimmer, Spadaro, Ratkay, Del Guidice, Neuman, Ferreira 2nd Row - Brookshire, Rowe, Plaisance, Schiffer, Dolan 3rd Row- Higgins, Nadeau, Bechard, Tullocd, Liolis, Purtell, Wurts, Carrano 4th Row - Leasure, Lanford, Fredette, Ladd, Danig, Cardone, McQuade, Robbins 5th Row - Feraco, Ballard, Curry, Baxter, Sabatine, Francoeur, Sanders The Second Division is another of our hard working groups on the mighty B .lt is composed of gunners mates and deck hands who are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the en- tire after part of the main deck and superstructure. They have a big job and they do it well. Their jobs are very simiiiar to those of the first division in that they maintain and care for the appearance and armonent on the after half of the ship. Every one of these men work hard at handling lines, fueling, mooring, and at many other jobs. Definitely, they are not strangers to the Navy ' s favorite tools, the chipping hammers and the paint brush. They maintain the motor whale boat and provide coxwains and bow hooks to run it for liberty parties. The Second Division can always be counted on to perform any of the many jobs that arise aft of frame 72. 3 rd DIVISION ♦ v r v , ? = n Left to Right:- 1st Row - Boissel, Ray, Holl, Ford, Engle . 2nd Row- McQuigan, Cleveland, Mullin, Ledbetter, Mandernach, Miranda, DeStefono, DeBenedetti, Gourneau, Hutzel, Muir 3rd Row - Warner, Rasch, Lesniak, Crawford, Wiley, Keene This is the BENHAM ' S newest division, having been organized during the early part of 1954. It is composed of Fire Control Technicians, Sonarmen, and Torpedomen, performing many different and important duties. The Fire Control Technicians, who operate behind the scenes, are vital to accurate naval gunfire. They service and operate the gun directors, computers, range finders, and other fire control equipment, making certain that all is in readiness when the ship goes to General Quarters. A constant threat to any ship is attack from beneath the surface. Utilizing complex elec- tronic equipment, the Sonarmen keep a never ending vigil over the vast expanses beneath the waves. Not only do they seek out enemy submarines, but they search also for navigational haz- ards such as rocks, shoals, and sunken ships. For a destroyer to combat the enemy successfully, there must be torpedoes and depth charges. Torpedomen hove the important and endless job of maintaining and operating the torpedoes and tubes, the depth charges and racks, the K guns, and the torpedo fire control system. One can easily understand that the men of the Third Division are necessary and important to the smooth functioning of the BENHAM. C DIVISION Left to Right:- 1st Row — Lloyd, Bingham, Brunsink, Owen, Thornton, Girard, Kern 2nd Row — Gaeddert, Sommers, Wescott, Schroeder, Buclous, Bonnett Turn to is a by-word in the key areas operated by C Division personnel, the bridge, the radio shack, and ship ' s office. These are the men who make possible communications with the fleet and the outside . A Quartermaster ' s rate involves several different duties in his work on the bridge and in the chart house. He uses visual signaling when communicating with other ships. This includes semaphore, flag hoists, and the flashing light. Furthermore, he assists the Navigator by keeping the countless publications and charts up to date, and also assists the Officer-of-the-Deck in maintaining the ship ' s log. Another center of intraship activity is the radio shack. Twenty-four hours a day. Radiomen are kept busy handling all traffic which cannot be transmitted visually or by mail. As many as 20,000 messages have been sent out and received in a thirty-day period. Seen lounging around the radio shack is the number one morale booster aboard ship, the Teleman, who handles all the mail. He is responsible for procuring, sorting and distributing all the BENHAM ' s mail. The personnel in the ship ' s office round out the division roster. Efficeincy is at a premium as the Yeomen and Personnelmen tackle the million-ond-one miscellaneous duties which include the handling of special request chits, liberty cards, service records, the plan of the day, and all official correspondence pertaining to the running of the ship and crew. DIVISION :W f ' - ' -H ' f l. ' .l.K Tt Left to Right:- 1 St Row — McDermott, Mischenko, Denham, MacKinnon, Rupp 2nd Row — Cornthwaite, Mitgang, Peterman, Anderson, Jenkins, Heath 3rd Row — Bolduc, Kellerman, O ' Neill, Marani, Marani, Scott, Lunacek When we come to think about it, actually, there are very few people who really understand the complex and exacting duties of the men of the Division. They have been doing their duties and doing such a good job of them for such a long time now, that we have long since come to take their work as granted. Because of the endless vigilance of the radarmen, under the super- vision of their leading petty officers, the ship can safely steam along at any speed , knowing the electronic eyes of the ship will inform her of all dangers. Then too, because of CIC, the ASW, Torpedo, and Gunnery Teams can perform their jobs with that much more precision. How often have we heard the word, ' ' Now the duty ET lay up to Radio CentraL Uncount- able are the number of hours that ET ' s spend in keeping the non fire-control electronics and the radio gear in that top notch operation that is necessary to carry out our functions in the fleet. Their tireless work has caused us at times to forget that because of them and all the other equally capable groups of men on board this ship, the BENHAM is what she is, a ship that we are all proud of. E DIVISION r ' 1 % : Left to Right:- 1st Row - Davis, Kincaid, DiFrancisco, Yatsko, Guidice, Handon, Collins, Ryan, Ritchie, Pazen, Dalton, McCormack 2nd Row — MacHattie, Mixon, Babiak, Metzinger, Crandall 3rd Row — Vaughan, Heath, Kosch, Pryor, Morrison, Carpenter, Rideout, Verrilli, Wilensky, Cramer, L inson 4th Row — Spencer, Nelson, Collucci, Rauch, Ezzo, Reigle, Longford, Register, O ' Keefe, Justice, Reed 5th Row — Liverman, Quade, James, Lowenstein, Scott, Cook, Birch, Drenning The E Division is by far the largest division aboard the 3ENHAM, yet it consists of only two rates, ET ' s and MM ' s. Besides standing the rugged 4 on 8 off watches, the snipes are kept busy maintaining the complex, vital machinery which propels the ship and provides heat, water and electricty. Infallible knowledge is an absolute in the firerooms and boiler rooms. There can be no mistakes, no delays in these spaces. It is not unusual to see several grimy, unrecognizable figures emerge from a fireroom, and in a few mi nutes walk up to the quarterdeck in dress canvas ready to go ashore. This is truly a division that works hard and plays hard. To these men must be given credit for making our engineering plant most outstanding. R DIVISION Left to Right:- Bottom — Drew, Griffin, Smith, Titus, Ray, Bonham 2 ' nd — Packard, Paulsen, Schack, Wilson, Townsend, Bradbury, Turnbull, Gross, Clark 3 ' rd — Brunner, RippI, Hughes, BaesI, Casey, Hudak, De Castro, Snyder Top — Giacin, Surace, Rivard, Carton, Considine, E., J. Considine, Downing From stem to stern, from yardarm to keel, the work of the R Division is never finished, for when is the ship not in need of repair. The A gang is small, but their tasks are many: Maintainence of the emergency diesel, the gig and whaleboat engines, the heating system, after steering and refrigeration. This, besides watch standing, and making new parts ond repairing old ones in the machine shop. The shipfitters can always be relied on to come up with an ingenious idea when it comes to building anything out of metal or wood. Besides that all important task, they repair the many piping systems aboard ship, maintain damage control gear and are the nucleus of the damage control organization. The welding and cutting leads enjoy few idle moments aboard the BENHAM. The Electricians maintain the entire lighting system and also repair and rebuild the numerous electrical pumps, motors, fans, etc., distributed throughout the ship in addition to watch standing. The IC men, part of the electrical gong, take care of all internal communications on the ship and the complex gyroscope. Both Electricians and IC men answer the duty call countless times during the day. The R Division is truly an important division, which must work in harmony with all the other divisions. S DIVISION PM - i. M ' - ' r ;-- ' ft . Left to Right:- 1st Row — Royster, Turpin, Leggett, Antoine, Mills, Speegle, Baker 2nd Row— Collins, Williams, Eslinger, Weyher, Faience, Wiggins, Donahue, Korn 3rd Row — Lathan, Mrachek, Smith, Hanner, Siroky, Albury 4th Row — Edmondson, Hayes, Levine, Borges, Cole When we speak of the Supply Department, we speak of numerous rates. Among these rates are found Storekeeper, Disbursing Clerk, Commissaryman, Ship ' s Serviceman, Stewardsmate and Hospital Corpsman. Storekeepers are constantly kept busy each day,requisitioning food, ship ' s store stock, and the endless supply of parts, tools and other materials to keep the BENHAM in ship shape . The Commissarymen plan and prepare the all-important chow, while the Disbursing Clerk figures our pay and helps us with our allotments and other financial problems. Duke the Barber can be found just outside the Supply Office, cutting the many heads of hair. The Hospital Corpsmen are always ready and eager to treat us for the usual cuts, bruises and illnesses that occur. The loundrymen have the important task of keeping the crew in clean clothes, a job which is well carried out. Stewardsmates can be found tackling the million and one jobs that arise in the Officer ' s Country . Ship ' s Store helped us procure many items from foreign merchants while on our cruise, in addition to supplying us with our everyday needs such as cigarettes and toiletries. The duties performed by the S division are extremely important to the health and welfare of the crew, and they are very efficiently and capably carried out. Eternal Viqilance PANAMA, C. Z. After spending a very hot, but interesting trip through the Panama Canal, we arrived in Balboa, just a few miles beyond the end of the Canal. Just as we moored alongside a fueling pier, a tropical storm broke loose, but rain never stops a sailor and we departed to see what the city had to offer. The results were very educational and relaxing as we found both Balboa and Panama City, a nearby town, very hospitable. The University of Panama, in its modernistic design, and the Panama Hotel were two sights well worth seeing. At night the city was very picturesque with its neon lights and cafes. The Latin American music was very refreshing. Many of the men went on a tour of Balboa which was founded by one of Balboa s Captains and later destroyed by Henry Morgan, the famed pirate. Upon departing from the tropical country, we entered the calm waters of the Pacific for the first time and pushed our way up along thecoastof Central America and Mexico towards San Diego. Downtown Panama City Next Lock, Please Miraflores, Dead Ahead ! Atlantic Goodbye, as we entered the first lock. La Paz Mission, simple, but beautiful 83 I = M r P 1 sPS S F i £ i3 . Local Inhabitants U.S. Grant Hotel I0f tif CALIFORNIA With weather as advertised by the California Chamber of Commerce in its fullest glory, the BENHAM steamed into San Diego. The ship berthed right at the foot of the main drag, Broadway, and for two days, many of us enjoyed our first visit to the West Coast. The lines at the telephone booths were long as we made our last calls to our loved ones at home. Entertainment was plentiful. Mission Beach, the local Coney Island, was enjoyed by those who visited it; the beaches were excellent; and the local zoo, Balboa Park, held an attraction for the camera fans. Dago is an old, sailor ' s town and a large oper- ating base for West Coast destroyers, therefore the city was well prepared to receive the crew in its final state- side fling. We took advantage of the many night clubs, including the beautiful Sky Room of the El Cortez Hotel overlooking the entire city and bay. PEARL HARBOR What the local Winos drink Palm trees, Hotels, outriggers and what will she look like in 10 years? «i HAWAIIAN ISLANDS Turquoise colored water, a beautiful moun- tain backdrop, made the Hawaiian Islands appear unequalled lo the crew in natural beauty. The Japanese ottack was but a vague memory kept alive only by the watery- graves of the sunken ships. Many took a five hour, scenic tour of Oahu; others swarmed to the world-famous Waikiki Beach, framed by Diamond Head Mountain to the East, for surfboard riding and surf bathing. There were many fine restaurants and night clubs offering a real treat in food and enter- tainment. Some enjoyed surf fishing at Coral Point, a new and exciting experience for them. After visiting the Forty-Ninth State Fair many sailors took the water taxi back to Ho o ' ' j ' - ' ° joined the crowd at the YMCA where a dance was held. This event brought to a close a wonderful, two- day stay and the next morning many, sod eyes lingered on the Hawaiian Islands in the background. Looking at Diamond Head from Waikiki i ' gdonexvIl: ™ a. : m. ' --::.f y. ' :. ' M Three thousand miles west of Son Diego, lies the Midway Islands, two small coral stretches less than two square miles in area. These islands, Eastern and Sand, rise only a few feet out of the Pacific. At 0900, we arrived and found a Coast Guard Cutter firmly grounded on the reefs at the entrance of the lagoon. After rendering what assistance we could in the way of damage control equipment, we entered the channel with the cutter close aboard to port, anc ' proceeded to Sand Island to refuel. MIDWAY, T. H. MIDWAY We immediately discovered the number one citizen. The Gooney 3ird , and all hands broke out their cameras to photograph this strange bird found only on Midway. The coral beaches and dazzling white sand provided a beautiful shore and many of us enjoyed a swim. The following afternoon, we set course for Yokosuka, Japan our first port of call in the Far East. At 0001, 1 July we crossed the International Date Line thus setting our clocks ahead twenty-four hours. There was no Thurs- day for the men of the BENHAM. t«HJIikli« « ' tol A reo! Churacter ! A Mate in Distress J JAPAN The orrival of the BENHAM in Yokosuka marked a big event in our cruise, because it wos our first For Eastern port. It is sometimes called the Secret City because it is sur- rounded by immense hills and mountains. During World War II it was the Annapolis of Japan and it was a mighty novo! for- tress. Adapting themselves to Oriental ways came quite naturally to the crew even though it was the first time in the Orient for nearly oil of us. Everyone was pleased with the quiet leasure and humble politeness of the Japanese. The houses of paper and wood with straw matting on the floors, the trishaws, the weird, mysterious music all called for close attention. It was so different from the United States that we were at a loss as to where to begin. Those who could tear their eyes away from the brilliant banners and signs that hung on the hundreds of shops filled with curios and oriental gifts, found a trip to the outskirts one to be remembered. And night life was indeed a new experience for us all. Ninety minutes from Yokosuka was Tokyo with its well known sights and modern architecture blended against the ancient. There was much to be seen there, but we could only scratch the surface in the few days we hod at our dispos- al. We left Yokosuka, quite happy with the news that we would return. Papa-Son ' s day oft Mt. Fuji reflecting its beauty upon Lake Shaji ft © © o o © © ©_o o o Japanese Cinema Soviet Embassy Religious Shrine ' . -.S J f- Center of A-Bomb Explosion Nagasaki SASEBO High Dry Sasebo was a port that we looked forward to visiting very much and we were not disappointed as evidenced by its being voted the Number One Cruise Port. The Navy clubs featured fine food and drinks at extremely reasonable rates, but before many liberty hours had passed most men were out on the town discovering new haunts. Sasebo was similar to Yokosuka, but yet, it offered something dif- ferent. Perhaps it was the overnight liberty plus our newly-mastered fluency in Japanese which we had to learn in our first Japonese port. Our ten days stay was not only for liberty however, because there was a dry docking period for our rudder job and much work had to be accomplished to ready us for our return trip. It was also here that our many, veteran Kumshaw ar- tists received their basic training. It was work hard and play hard in a port which we enjoyed very much and the BENHAM steamed out of Sasebo harbor, a smart, clean ship with a happy, but somewhat reluctant crew. i jysa- ii i Kii fifi -:,.;.:.-. To all Hands: Cherry Blossom Sea Side Bars are off limits during working hours. % i s il . 1 1 mma  ■ in i I • ' - ' -  — T ' , 4 Madam Butterfly ' s House • Nogasaki Binjoes Creek 7ii    ,: . ' «l-::C i il.iS£a ' Largest Battleship in world was built urider this structure. A Big Crone for a Big Job (our rudder) SHIP ' S PARTY Profit ran high on our coke machine and much of it was retu. ned to the crew in the form of a ship ' s party that lasted for two nights. It is doubtful if the fabulous mansions along Narragansett Bay ever housed a more exciting and interesting party than the China Nite . Beer, food, entertainment were more than abundant. Types of dances were too numerous to mention and the Engineers demonstrated their proficiency in all of them by walking off with first honors in each contest. And many of the other members of the crew demonstrated their abilities in many arts, some of them rather impromptu. There were no specific highlights, because both evenings were highlights. The BENHAM ' s gendarmes were on hand, but were not really needed and it is a credit to the entire ship ' s company that such a tremendous party was conducted with such fine decorum. Eight o ' clock reports 1 Cookie. Cookie, Cookie-San. Cookie Get your own! In the States it ' s Matnbo — In Japan it ' s Tonko-Bush Bunny Hop Vi ' ' ■ Vv Common grave of 1200 Philippine Citizens massacred University of Manila MANILA We entered Manila after having been on patrol off Hainan Island and the morning sun shone on the harbor with its count- less sunken ships. Everyone was surprised to find that Manila hod been considerably reconstructed from the war. On the boulevard overlooking the bay there were numerous, excell- ent restaurants where we enjoyed delicious Filipino, Chinese, or American dishes. Downtown Manila boasted many, attrac- tive theaters and night clubs, but the prices were considerobly higher than in other ports we had visited in the For East. An excellent sight-seeing tour was arranged and the usual Camera bugs took every advantage of it. The first stop was the ancient, walled city where the Japanese held their last stand. Within the walls were seen the ancient barracks, tor- ture chambers and the tomb of the Philippine Unkown Soldier. A sight we will always remember was that of the mass grave containing the mutilated bodies of thousands of Filipinos. The tour then continued to Sa int Augustine ' s Church, the only church left standing undamoged from the war. Since it was built in 1689, it has withstood the destruction of many, and wars. up- igs The tour also stopped at San Tomas, an old Spanish-type school, and then proceeded to the country side and the Univer- sity of the Philippines, on outstanding institution. Last stop was the beautiful palace of President Ramon Magsosay. Vfe- i Liberty Recreation Only church remaining after Battle of Monila Tomb of the Philippine Unknown Soldier Home of Philippine President Magsasay SUBIC BAY ! Deck apes having a brew CO. getting with it Olongapo Its very name brings to mind the beautiful dreams of the myster- ious Eost. On our very first visit to the colony, the BENHAM spent her first tv o dovs riding out typhoon Ida . At the height of the typhoon thePonamonianfreighter SAN BLAS started dragging anchor and moving towards us and a collision looked inevitable. But, |ust when she was within on arms reach of us, her engines began working ond she was able to maneuver clear of us. Hong Kong offered buys which could not be equo lied anywhere else in the world-ivory, jode, tweeds, cashmeres and we took it all in. Whefh topped at Willie McGee ' s, George Zee ' s or the ?P qhty Original No Squeak Young ' s, the Yankee dollar was al But the city was far more than o shopping paradise. Tours were Available with stops at the Tiger Balm Gardens, Happy Vol ley, Aberdeen fishing village, the Peak Tram and many other fascinating sights. All of this was topped off at the beautiful Repulse Bay Hotel with a five course dinner. By night, Hong Kong was an array of beautiful, colored lights. And finally, for those who liked a spice of n ight I ife there were countless night clubs with beautiful, Chinese girls galore. Our stay in the Pearl of the Orient will long be remembere d. CHINA Coolies take ten k.. ' ' i U -.- - Hong Kong Harbor -u_ House of the Gods Tiger Balm Gardens and girls ■ Entertaining Orphans Fantail trouper i - ' ikiiA mirM SANBLAS HmHA 1) Going 3) Gone. ..Whew! 2) going INITIATION DAY No matter how many hash-marks he wears, no matter what ports he ' s visited, no matter what his position is, a sailor is not a salt until he has crossed the line and been initiat- ed into the solemn mysteries of the ancient order of the deep. We all looked forward to this event from the very day that we began our voyage and thanks to a lot of hard work from the few shellbacks we had aboard, none of us were disappointed. In the Superior Court District of Equatorius ' IL I J BR t AH FA T Hl [ FPi iij rti irofs SUBPOENA Dtvy Jonn. Gerh P.. Ut. n,o,i. THE ROYAL COURT Neptunus Rex Frederickson, K.B., BMC Royal Queen Wilson, JJ. MEFN Royal Princess. ..Anderson, E.E., RD3 Royal Baby Plaisance, E.P., BMl Royal Chaplain. ..McAnclly, W.A., BMl Royal Doctor Bottom, M.J., HMC Royal Judge Willis, D.A., MMC Royal Prosecutor David, F.A., QMC Royal Defender LTJG B.M. Eggan Royal Barber Robinson, W.D., YNC Royal Assistant Barber.. Crandall, W.R., BTl Royal Navigator LTJG R.F. Ackerman Royal Chef ills, H., CSl Davey Jones Greany, R.T., RMC Royal High Sheriff.. ..Antoine, R.M., SKI Royal Nurse Willis, CM., MMC Honest Judge I didn ' t do it ! Our own Miss BENHAM Preparing Torture Chamber It won ' t hurt ! Preacher Surace reads the Gospel I f ' V ' •■■t ' m -iim- I Andy the Barber What ' s up there, Sam ? I dreamed I was wearing my maiden form Bra. Rupp gets a big laugh The World renowned Monte Carlo Casino Russian Church — Nice Musee Oceonographique de Monaco Sixteenth Century fountain ■ 1 MALAYA Singapore is set on a plain which is almost level with the sea and upon entering the port, we could see mony, white buildings and spires which seemed to rise out of flat eorth. The British Colonial stamp of order was clearly apporent in Singapore with quiet harmony among the thousands of Malayons, C-hinese, Inaians ond many other nationalities and religions. Famed for its rubber, tin and qold deposits, Malaya is also a peninsula seething with com- munists. In spite of the unrest and guerilla war- fare which plagues the Northern States, the island of Singapore remains peaceful and continues to grow wealthy. There was little of the oriental intrigue which Hollywood has made the stigma of Singapore, As a matter of fact, most people could not even find a Singapore Sling, much less a smoky bar with bamboo curtains. Moreover, our spending spree in Hong Kong left most of us with non too ample funds and we could not afford much more than o delightful swim at one of the swimming pools. We left the city after a frugal, but relaxing visit. Guests of her Majesty ' s Armed Forces S ' H ' h-f Mosque ms:-.! )im ' SJSBm fypical street scene Heavy traffic on the Bay CEYLON The island of Ceylon lies in those latitudes which divide the Indian Ocean from the Bay of Bengal. The harbor at Colombo is said to be the largest artificial anchorage in the world. To take advantage of every square yard of space, ships moored to buoys both fore and aft. This arrangement enabled the Ceylonese to literally pack their harbor. The city of Colombo itself offered little in the way of recreation. Along with the Galle Face Hotel and the beautiful resort of Mount Lavinia, the open-front shops displayed a profusion of brass pots and pans, fruit and mony other foodstuffs. A few BENHAM sailors made the interesting trip from Colombo through the jungle to Kandy. Although there were many interesting sights, the most interesting part of the trip wos the trip through the jungle. The road twisted and turned as it would its way to the center of the island, nearly 4,000 feet above sea level. Along the road could be seen rice paddies, tea plontations and finally the dork jungle. ' ■ ' : - Elephant Walk - Kandy ' Watch out ! SUEZ CANAL Aden was a brown, barren, dry British protectorate consisting of a series of baked, mud buildings, leaning against each other at drunken angles and scattered over the side of a mountain that hod once been a volcano. We stayed here for but a few short hours to refuel. Leaving Aden, we entered the Red Sea, which despite its name was a beautiful bluish green. The first day drove most of us below because the seas were running heavy, but the two days following were calm and sunny. Upon entering Suez Bay, the uniform was declared undress blues, as cool weather was finally beginning to set in. In fact, foul weather jackets were issued to the crew. We anchored from 1400 until to 2030 awaiting for ■ the next turn to enter the canal. As we waited, the canal authorities rigged an enormous headlight on the foc ' sle. The Suez Canal, unlike the Panama Conal, handles traffic one-way and it stretches for eighty miles with a breadth of forty yards. Our passage was made mostly at night and very little of the country could be seen, but we were as- sured that we were missing nothing of interest, since desert reached on both sides for as for as the eye could see. Steaming at five to ten knots the trip took about twelve hours. At Port Soid, Egypt, we stopped again for fueling, and from the ship the city seemed fairly large and it bespoke a certain mysteriousness and activity that was vouched for by the large amount of merchant shipping that wos anchored in the harbor. After fueling we departed and set a course for Naples, Italy. (KlliB ' I !)UIS « MBti lilili I j| this ■ l[ ibse ITALY Many of the crew had already visited Naples, but it still held a certarn appeal even for them. Once one had gotten by the crowds at the gate, there were attractions that could not be matched. Beautiful Sorrento, the Isle of Capri, the Ruins of Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, and Rome. Naples itself offered on interesting, night life, excellent food ond fine buys especially in leother goods. And many of the officers now proudly sport their Borsolino hats on liberty. The beautiful sights, scenes of many famous ballads, folk songs and operas were fully exploited by the comera fans. There were as many tours available from the local citizenry as their were by the regular agencies. Tours about Naples itself were interesting, but as some of us still had to learn, rates must be agreed on before hand. A Popal audience was granted at Rome and many took advontage of this once in a life time opportunity to visit Vatican City. The unusual Italian trains, with their individual compartments, were enjoyed by those who mode the trip. And the trains actuolly did run on time. Beatification Ceremony, St. Peter s Town Hall Square Ancient Castle, Naples Street Scene — Island of Capri FOUNTAIN OF TREVI One of Rome ' s many, beautiful fountains, Trevi was the inspiration of the popular hit tune, Three Coins in a Fountain. It was here that Audrey Hepburn spent her Roman Holiday as did many of the BENHAM saiiors. For a coin thrown in the shallow depths of the fountain, one could make a wish, which according to Italian legend, would come true. At night Its splendor was even more magnificent. ST. PETER ' S Rome, a religious city and Romans, a religious people with St. Peter ' s, the center of a great religion which embraces people and lands throughout the entire world . The interior of the Cathedral would hold even the most pagan of mankind in humility and respect. The Beatification Ceremony wos magnificent yet it retained solemnity, devotion and humbleness before God. The Papal audience was certainly an unequalled privilege as wos the entire visit to Va- tican City and Rome. COLISEUM Perhaps one of the most imposing of all the remains of the Holy Roman Empire, the Coliseum stands as o tribute to the art and ability of the an- cient Romans. Not so fionored today, are the feosts which lasted for as many as one hundred doys and witnessed the sacrifice of thousands of human lives which were pitted agoinst raging, wild beasts. Despite this, one had to use but little imagination to visualize the vast crowds in the stands and the arena below. Cupola of St. Peter ' s Olympic Stadium — Rome Shellback or Pollywog ? XO briefs in after ready room FRANCE Variety is certainly the keynote in fronce. Places to visit and things to do were unlimited. Cities and towns visited were Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Grasse and of course Paris. Nice is referred to as the Capitol of the Cote d ' Azur and ten minutes to the east of Golfe Juan, our anchorage, was Cannes. In both cities the food was superb and the shops offered fine goods, although they were priced rather high. The principal attraction at Monte Carlo is its world famed gambling cosino and in Grasse many men bought delicate perfumes right from the factory. For those who could afford the trip, Paris offered ploys, sights and night life beyond comparison. The countryside, inland, was quite interesting with visits to quaint villages such OS Vence and Tourettes. All around we could smell jasmine, on ingredient of the fine perfumes. It Is said that one visit leads to another and for many of the men this will certainly hold true. France cannot be overexaggerrated. We were nearing home, but there were few who would not have enjoyed several more days liberty in which to enjoy more completely that, which this wonderful country hod to offer. 2. fi IJ : i III Princess Palace — Monaco Gay Paree The Anchorage at Cannes The Carlton of Cannes ' Monte Carlo Beach at Cape Martin  taP? The Cathedral at Monte Carlo Millionaire Scenery Promenade on the French Riveria SPAIN BARCELONA Barcelona ' s Puebia Espanol, Ancient Walled City Z : Perhaps the most pleasant surprise of the cruise was Barcelona. Easily our favorite European port, this city offered pleasures beyond description. Sel- dom visited by American warships, we were amazed at the genuine friendliness and hospitality of these people. Despite the absence of the usuol English speaking segment, Barcelona proved that language is no barrier. The shops, the scenery, the quiet culture were blessed with a serenity of their own. If the tours were excellent, the night life was superb. Night clubs, with their enchonting shows, opened at an hour when Americans normally retire on a Saturdoy night and lasted well into the morning. In fact, our working day hod to be somewhat rear- ranged to enable us to enjoy the festivities. None of us will soon forget this beautiful city, its people nor its non-stop trolley cars. Exact replica ol Santa Maria Sunday strolling in the center of Barcelona ' s main street lonument to Christopher Columbus Bull Ring in Barcelona ; ?f Cable Car at Montserrat Ceramic Belfry in Puebia Espanol L v- ' ' iii l!|jiS5 ' ; ' ■, Barcelona and. -WE « ' _ L ) «  N g - r Es Ep  - L i Catoluna Square Citadel Park Plaza of Spain PONTA DEL GADA GIBRALTOR. AZORES and HOME Our stay in Gibraltar was brief, but allowed us ample time to take advantage of the mony excellent buys, es- pecially in Irish linens, English cashmeres and Scotch plaids. A tour of the Rock offered adequate testimony to its important role in control of the seas. The nec- essary cooperation between naval and land forces was clearly demonstrated. Our trip to the beautiful , Portuguese city of Ponta Del Gada in the Azores was marked with very heavy weother. Weather that was but a mere indication of the heavy seas that lay before us. The Rock We departed from the Azores full of anxiety for we were only about a week steoming from Newport. Spirits were naturally high, but were considerably dampened by the force of the mighty Atlantic putting on a fine winter show for us. Even gear that was heavily lashed down, wos washed over by the sea and there were times when the Atlantic looked like a mountain before us. However, as we neared Newport, even nature ' s finest could not suppress the twin joy: First we had completed a mission of protecting our national interests we hod extended good will and we had trained for a future emer- gency; Second, we were home. All hands were proud of themselves and the BENHAM and happy to safely return. We entered Newport on 18 December and despite the regulation weather that greeted us, we could look bock on this cruise with fond remem- brances for a long time. Home. Almost Home. OPERATIONS STATISTICS We Sailed through the — Atlantic Ocean Windward Passage Caribbean Sea Pacific Ocean South China Sea East China Sea Luzon Straits Malacca Straits Indian Ocean Gulf of Manor Arabian Sea Gulf of Aden Red Sea Gulf of Suez Suez Canal Mediterranean Sea Ionian Sea Straits of Messina Tyrrhenian Sea Ligurian Sea Straits of Gibralter WE - Steamed 48,592 miles Burned 2,544,401 gallons of fuel oil Fueled 44 times Used 1,425,401 gallons of fresh wate ' Were underway 2996 hours Were in port 18 days Were underway 123 days We consumed — 46,222 pounds of meat 5,985 dozen eggs 46,075 pounds of potatoes 108,924 pounds of vegetables 4,920 pounds of coffee 90,000 cocoa-cola drinks We smoked 1,538,200 cigarettes We used 2240 bars of soap Our Ship- Displaces 2050 tons Is 376 ' 6 Long Is 39 ' 4 wide Has a shaft horsepower of 60,000 Has 4-5 38 single mounts Has 3-3 50 twin mounts Has 5-21 torpedo tubes Has Depth Charges, Hedge Hogs Carries a crew of 300 plus ITINERARY 1 June Depart Newport 4-22 September 5 June Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 22-29 September 7-9 June Balboa, C.Z. 3-18 October 16-18 June San Diego, California 21-25 October 24-26 June Pearl Harbor, T.H. 28 October 29-30 June Midwoy 29 Oct - 1 Nov. 1-2 July International Date Line 5-8 November 7-16 July Yokosuka, Japan 13 November 20 July-1 Aug. Task Group 70.2 17 November 1-5 August Manila, P.I. 20-24 November 5-11 August Task Group 70.2 25 Nov-1 Dec 17-21 August Yokosuka, Japan 2-7 December 21-28 August Task Group 96.7 (Hunter Killer) 8 December 28 Aug-2 Sept Hong Kong, B.C.C. 12 December 2-4 September enroute Subic Boy, P.I. 18 December Task Group 70.2 (Formosa) Subic Bay, P.I. Sasebo, Japan Hong Kong, B.C.C. Equator (107 OO ' E) Singapore Colombo, Ceylon Aden , Arabia Port Said, Egypt Naples, Italy Golfe Juan, France Barcelona, Spain Gibraltar Ponta Del Gada, Azores Arrive Newport AaiVITIES Softball Team L-R 1st Row: E. Considine, J. Considine Delguidice Ray 2nd Row: Thornton, Loilis, Sabatine Hudak, Francoeur, Surace Giocin receiving Championship soft boll Trophy on behalf of E R Divisions k Wiggins HM3 Receives Commendation Headlight for Suez transit 1st Class Mess OFFICERS CDR James T. Hodgson, Jr., Tounton, Mass; CDR Roderick 0. Middleton, Pomona Park, F LCDR Joseph F. Hagan, Springfield Gardens LT Alton Leger, Hondsboro, Mississippi LTJG Manin Katz, New York, New York LTJG John R. Copelond, New Orleans, Looi LTJG Edward H. Oehmler, Pittsburgh, Penn- LTJG Richard F. Ackerman, Newport, Rhode LTJG Burton M. Eggan, Evonston, Illinois LTJG Kenneth K. Parlin, Battle Creek, Mich LTJG James Twilley, Hebron, Maryland ENS Jon A. V ils LTJG Donald C. Pratt, Newport, Rhode Island LTJG Gerald R. Henry, Kansas City, Missouri LTJG Jordan M. Cohen, Gardner, Massachusetts LTJG George P. Duchorme, Providence, Rhode Island LTJG Richard B. Cochrane, Brooklyn, New York LTJG Phihp G. Chorest, Worcester, Mossachusetts LTJG Thomos M. Uzzell, Jr., Charleston, South Carolina LTJG Herman L. Tillman, Gainesville, Georgia LTJG Deane E. Deshon, Rockland, Maine ENS Elbert L. Fryberger, Valparaiso, Indiana ENS Charles M. Avenengo, Montvale, New Jersey Atlanta, Georgia CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS Marshall J. Bottom, HMC, Annapolis, Maryland Frederick A. David, QMC, North Billerica, Mas- Kenneth B. Frederickson, BMC, Woukegan, lllin Ralph T. Greany, RMC, Southwick, Massachusei Frank R. Munch, TMC, Jersey City, New Jersey Albert J. Pitts, BTC, Magnolia, New J iefts William D. Robinson, YNC, East Rock T. Smith CSC, Mt. Pleasant, Texas James P. Thomas, GMC, Woycross, Ge Charlie M. Willis, MMC, Seminory, Mis MMC, Huntington, West Virginia ghom. North Carol i ENLISTED Albury, Darnel I A. Jr., Philadelphia Pa. Alexander, Richard C, Baltimore, Md. Anderson, Ernest E., Jr., North Maples, Mi Andres, Donald W., Davenport, Iowa Antoine, Robert M., West Hinghom, MassocI Babiok, Harry, Jeonette, Pa. BaesI, Donald D., Flint, Michigan Bailey, Wayman C, Newark, Ohio Baker, Chester, Wheeling, West Virginia Ballord, Colman, Annapolis, Md. Bankert, Cecil L., Hanover, Po. Bathgate, Robert R., Providence, Rhode Is Baxter, Kenneth E., Mondamin, Iowa Bechard, Paul A., Augusta, Maine Benefield, Billy G., McClure, Illinois Bingham, Larry W., Vicksburg, Mich. Birch, Robert N., Apponaug, Rhode Island Boissel, Donald I., Woonsocket, R.l. Bolduc, Joseph, Laconia, N.H. Bonham, Richard B., Coldwater, Mich. Bonnett, Ronald, Detroit, Mich. Borges, Humberto, New Bedford, Mass. Borzon, Walter, Westbury, N.Y. adbury, Richard E., Kensington, Conn, radley, George C, Modi sonvi lie, Ky. n, Robert F., Roselle, N.J. ■n, Donold E., Lansing, Mich. ner, Robert W., Erie, Po. sink. Floyd W., Grand Rapids, Mich. Buclous, James L., Aliquippa, Pa. Buczynski, John, Jersey City, N.J. Campbell, Charles R., Binghomton, N.Y. Cordone, Richard, Momoroneck, N.Y. Carpenter, Denzel L., Fairmont, W. Va Carrono, Cono, Mospeth, N.Y. Carton, Lawrence J., Ayer, Mass. Casey, John S. Jr., Braintree, Mass. Champigny, Donald L., Worcester, Mass. Clark, Henry B. Jr., Arlington, Mass. Cleveland, Richard H., Canaan, N.Y. Cole, Alvin W., Highland Springs, Va., Collins, Billy, Mobile, Ala. Collins, Leon 0. Jr., Ozone Park, N.Y. Collucci, Patsy, Newark, N.J. Considine, Edward M., Brighton, Moss. Considine, John J., Brighton, Mass. Cook, Howard C, Dell Haven Villas, N.J. Cornthwoite, Robert H., Fork, Md. Wo Peki. Ill Pa. nada Cox, Corl E., Dayton, Ohio Cramer, Leroy M. Jr., Crome Crandoll, William R., Ontori. Crawford, John H., Dedhom, Moss. Curdo, Richard W., Lynn, Moss. Curry, Joe A., Kingsport, Tenn. Dolton, John J., Boston, Mass. Donig, Augustus F., Jr., Philadelphia, Davis, Gerald L., Freeport, Maine Debellevue, Louis, Baton Rouge, La. Debenedetti, Henry J., Wayne, N.J. deCostro, Jooquim P., Rochester, N.Y. DeHort, Ernest G., Topeka, Kansas DelGuidice, Vincent, Long Island City, N.Y Denham, Robert L., Kingsville, Texas DeStefono, Francis A., Wilmington, Delawar Difrancisco, Fredy N., Cleveland Ohio Dolan, Poul J. Jr., Pittsburg, Pa. Donahue, Francis D., Central Falls, R.l. Dotschkol, Charles W., Perkasie, Pennsylvc Downing, Williom J., Boston, Massachusetts Drenning, Richard W. Jr., Baltimore, Md. Drew, Robert N., Concord, N.H. Edmonson, Howard, Cincinnati, Ohio Engle, Norman, Randolph, N.Y. Ens, Charles W. Jr., Irvington New Jersey Eslinger, Howard E., Harrisburg, Pa. Ezell, Lewis C, Doniphan, Missouri Eizo, John 0., Niles, Ohio Falance, Orlondo, B., Philadelphia, Pa. Feraco, Frank A. Jr., Worcester, Mass. Ferreira, William M., Somerville, Mass. Fischer, John D., Anvoy, III. Fisher, William J., Boston, Mass. Fitzpatrick, Alfred H., Bronx, New York Ford, Willie, M., Silsbee, Texas Francoeur, Harry W., New Bedford, Mass. Fredette, George L., Cohoes, N.Y. Frerichs, Elmer R., Danbury, Nebr. Gaeddert, Stanley L., York, Penna. Giacin, Richard J. Jr., Waterbury, Conn. Gilbert, John E., Syracuse, N.Y. Gilmore, Theodore R., Jr., Falls Church, a, Girard, Jean P. J., Dover. N.H. Gorman, Robert A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa Gourneou, John A., Belcourt, North Dakota Griffin, William I., Ardmore, Oklahoma Gross, Alfred E., Brockton, Mass. Grove, Frank M. Ill, Greensboro, North Caro Guidice, Samuel P. Jr., Lalrobe, Pa. Handon, Marvin L., Washington ,D.C. Honner. David L. Derby, N.Y. Harbordt, George H. Ill, Greenville, Mich. Harrington, Philip B., Lexington, Mass. Hastert, Romas E., Panama, Iowa Hayes, Moses, Birmingham, Ala. Heath, Arthur W., Jr., Marshfield, Vt. Higgins, James M. Jr., Grand Bay, Alabamo Holmes, David E., Boston, Mass. Hubbard, Ronald D., Henry, South Dakota Hudak, Michael, Yonkers, New Yo.-k Hughes, Arthur C, Richmond, California Hurley, Wilbur F., Jr., Cambridge, Maryland Hutzel, William, Queens, N.Y. James, William D., Cabery, III. Jenkins, Alfred C, Bristol, Vf. Justice, Edward J., Boltimore, Md. Keene, Raymond H., Stacy, Va. Kellerman, Alfred C, East Orange, N.J. Kern, Gerald J., Bay City, Mich. Kiewra, Edward J., Floral Park, N.Y. K incaid, Roger C, Carbon Cliff, Illinois Kleven, Dean 0., Boston, Mass, Knudfson, Harold L., Eau Claire, Wis. Korn, Gustove S,, Newport, Rhode Islond Kosch, Richard J., Chicago, Illinois Kratz, William, Huntington Beach, California Ladd, Charles R., Cremona, Ky. Lanford, Henry N,, Flint, Michigon Longford, Bruce E., Chicago, Illinois Lathan, Lee A,, New Orleans, La. Lavoie, George L., East Boston, Mass. Leosure, William H., Brooklyn, N.Y. Ledbetter, Marvin A., Prichord, Ala. Leggett, William H., Montgomery, Alo. Lesniak, Edward L., Buffolo, N.Y. Levine, Robert, Bronx, N.Y. Linson, Lewis J., Bel lefontaine, Ohio Liolis, Nick C, Franklin, N.H. Livermon, Charles E., Woodlawn, N.C. Lloyd, Robert T., Braintree, Mass. Lowenstein, Joseph F., Nutley, N.J. Lunacek, Otto J., Evanston, Illinois Lunde, James S., Lacrosse, Wisconsin Machattie, Alan R., Scotia, New York Mockinnon, John H., Hartford, Conn. Macrino, Joseph J.,. Brockton. Mass. Mondernoch, Harold R., Griffith, Indiana Mann, Harry L., Princeton, West Virginia Moroni, Henry V ., Bridgeville, Pa. Morczi, Andrew E., Jr., Alpha, New Jersey Masters, Don C, Olla, La. McAnally, William A., Seoford L.I., New York McAveeney, John J. Jr., Compton, N.H. McCormock, Frank R., Beverly, Mass. McCrocken, Thurman , Hilton, Virginia McDermoft, Donald A., St. Louis, Mo. McGuigan, William T., Indian Head, Maryland McKee, Ronald E., Beaver Foils, Pa. McQuade, John W., Detroit, Mich. Metzinger, John, Peru, Illinois Mills, Henry, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Miranda, Louis Jr., Hicksville, L.I., New York Mitgang, Robert L., Philadelphia, Pa. Mixon, Sidney M., Hickory, N.C, Morrison, Raymond F., Bronx, New York Muir, Earl R., Claremont, N.H. Mullin, Joseph A., Elmhurst, L.I., New York Nadeou, Robert W., Hartford, Conn. Nelson, Fred, Youngstown, Ohio Neuman, Allen T., Camden, N.J. Nicholson, Bob R., Brevard, N.C. O ' Keefe Maurice F., Middletown, Pa. Olson, Roger W., Cannon Falls, Minn. O ' Neill, Eugene, T., Hightstown, N.J. Owen, David L., Medfield, Moss. Packard, Michael W., Milwaukee, Wis. Parker, James Jr., Durham, N.C. Paulsen, Charles E., Cicero, Illinois Pazen, Jack G., Oshkosh, Wis. Peterman, Sterling J., Camden, New Jersey Piacentino, Thomas W., Philadelphia, Pa. Plaisonce, Etienne P., New Orleans, La, Pribilo, Peter M., Homewood, Pa. Proveaux, Russell G., Augusta, Georgia Pryor, James R., Adrian, Mich. Purtell, Ronald J., Chicago, Illinois Quode, Charles R., Upper Marlboro, Md. Rasch, William, Cleveland Ohio Rotkoy, Joseph A. Jr., Chicago, Illinois Rauch, Everett L., Grongeville, Idaho Ray, Horry Jr., New Orleon, La. Reed, Ronold R., Minneapolis, Minn. Reed, Marvin L., Sturgis, Michigan Reigle, John H., Middletown, Po. Rideout, Clifford F. Jr., Dovers, Moss. RippI, David C, Menasha, Wisconsin Ritchie, Wendall D., Colfax, Illinois Rivord, Daniel R., Worcester, Mass. Robbins, Stephen C, Hulas Cove, Maine Robie, John W., Sougus, Mass. Ross, Charles A., Warren, Arkansas Rowe, Eorlie B., Philadelphia, Po. Royster, Lee R., Durham, N.C. Rupp, John P., Metuchen, N.J. Ryan, John, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sabatine, John W., Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Sodzak, George D., Chicago, Illinois Sanders, Theodore S., Kansas City, Mo. Sandy, Hugh D., Donoro, Po . Schack, William J., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Schiffer, Thomas K., Lake Charles, La. Schroeder, Gerhart E., Boulder, Colo. Scott, Chorles 0., Weldon, lowo Scott, Leo, Hamburg, N.J. Sherlock Richard T., Somerville, Moss. Siroky, James, Cicero, Illinois Smith, Donald W., Garfield, Arkansas Smith, Leroy, Hartford, Conn. Snyder, Robert T., West Hazleton, Pa. Sommers, Herbert C, Elkhart, Indiana Spodoro, Ralph, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Speegle, William R. Jr., Nacogdoches, Texas Spencer, Andrew D., Fresno, Colifornio Stephens, Roy, Mississippi Stong, John M., Scorsdale, N.Y. Suroce, Rocco J., Brooklyn, N.Y. Swartz, Julian F., Chicago, Illinois Thornton, James M., Montgomery Alo. Titus, William J., Ontario, Canada Townsend, Thomas A., Moroga, Colifornio Trimmer, Jack R., Phi II ipsburg, N. J. Tulloch, Thomas C, New Bedford, Mass. Turnbull, Ronald L., Ortonville, Mich. Turpin, Daniel R., Griff ithvi I le, Arkansas Volerio, Robert L., Iron Mountain, Mich, Vaughon, James P., Ocean Side, N.Y, Verrilli, Rocco D., Harrison, New York Warner, Donald R., New Haven, Conn. Wells, James A., Brooklyn, N.Y. Wescott, Fred G., Westbrook, Maine Weyher, Richard A., Petersburg, Mich. Whitehead, Joseph F., Philadelphia, Pa. Wiggins, Burton E., Bratt, Florida Wilensky, Murray, Bronx, New York Wiley, Ralph L., Sylvonio, Go. Williams, Joseph, Andalusia, Ala. Wilson, James J., Newport, Po. Woodall, Horold M., -Providence, Ky. Wurts, Henry G. Jr., Brooklyn, N.Y. Yornell, Clyde E., Columbus, Ohio Yotsko, Carl M., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Yost, James F,, Potfersville, Pa, AUTOGRAPHS rsrggKSSSSs:s:s5:gy;r y5ys5:s:s5 of the po ship tliis hcinm %t jjcrsonni lott of 1554 I


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