Bremerton (CA 130) - Naval Cruise Book

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Chief Gunner K.E, Frye takes T are of the Armory and reeps track of all ammunition. Besides manning the ship's primary implements of war, the Gunnery Divisions are responsible for the constant iob of housekeeping and deck seamanship, under the watchful eye of the First Lieutenant. Practically all of Bremerton that shows, topside and outside, is regularly cleaned, scrubbed, scraped, or painted by the deck force. That the Department keeps ahead in the endless battle against dirt and rust is borne out by such compliments as: Good refueling music from the best-looking ship we have ever seen. The ship's boats also come under the First Lieutenant's jurisdiction, and when entering or leaving port, the handling of the mooring lines and ground tackle are under his direction. The foundation and the final strength of Bremerton's biggest depart- ment is the seamen, bos'n mates, and gunners who swab the decks, pass the ammunition, heave on the lines, and count their blessings in terms of a short break and a hot cup of ioe. LCDR W. H. Catha, Gunnery Officer, and LT EW. Numbers, First Lieutenant. yi .Fc 5 'NN' . ...l7, l8, l9, 20, SHIFT, one,

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l i l l l l I T l T UNNERY Send us more sleeves, went the call to Sangley Field, Bremerton had iust conducted an air shoot. Send us another sled, went the call to Subic Bay, Bremerton had iust conducted half of a surface shoot before the target was demolished. And so it went-the Gunnery Department squaring away far the next exercise, whether to riddle a towed sleeve with shrapnel or to pinpoint a surface target with accurate, devastating fire-the Cannon Cockers methodically going about their iob and doing it well. The Commander of Cruisers Destroyers Pacific had this to say after some of the final scores were in: I am particularly pleased to note the outstanding anti-aircraft gunnery proficiency demonstrated by Bremerton. . . lt is with great pleasure lauthorize display of the gunnery E on directors 3l, 33, 34, 52, and 54, and mounts 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 310. Service stripe authorized for director 54 for second consecutive award. This display will attest to Bremerton's interest, espirit and teamwork. Please extend my congradulations and well done. Responsible for the coordination and effectiveness of this large and varied organiza- tion is the Gunnery OFficer, LCDR W. H. Catha. Eight divisions so organized that they can effectively shift their energies from deck seamanship to shore bombardment to air defense as the situation requires are responsible to the Gun Boss through the Nain and Secondary Battery Officers. The Fire Control OFficer supervises Foxtrot Division in the technical work of controlling the guns so that their shots hit as intended. The operation and maintenance of the helicopter and target drones come under the Gunnery Department also. i l ,E ,i l in l i l l l l.T R. Y. Scott, llefti, Secondary Battery Ofhcer and Senior Watch Officer, and LT H. F. Kane, FireControl Officer.

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Up where the wooden deck narrows and the business end ot Bremerton takes over, First Division performs its invaluable services to the ship. This Division is responsible for the ship's foc's'le from the bullnose to the paravane locker. When special sea and anchor detail is called away, the men from the Fighting First man the anchor and let 'er go when the command is given, or handle c lines when the ship moors. On deck, Newman, BMT, and Jetteries, BM2, are the petty othcers who keep the maintenance work in the First Division spaces progressing smoothly. During general quarters, Barrows, GMT, and his crew, with the help ot the entire Division, man huge Turret One and swing it into position to deliver tire when called upon. These hustling gunner's mates take great pride in their vital work ot keeping the guns ot Turret One ready at all times. FIRST ROW ilett to rightl: Randolph, H. A., Hardesty, F. E., McNeal, J. H., Jetteris, H. H., Newman ENS R. L. Grimmell, LTJO J. M. Harrington, Barrows, L. O., Foster, B. D., Paulsen, J. O., Perez, F. Dearinger, R. E. SECOND ROW: Harris, W., Fiske, S. W., Cline, W. C., Norris, J. H., Murray, E.J., Russell, L.M I J O - I Jones, L., Hoyt, K. E., Cahi l, R. E. , Smith, C. E., Barrows, R. L., Jennings, J. J., Paul, F. H., Morris, C L Sullivan, O., Fenton, C. W., Kohuth, C. G., Scott, B. R. THIRD ROW 1 Johnson, T. W., Alford, J. W., Ware, L. M. , Houston, J. S., Schroeder, C. F., Milton, C Green, L. V., Groves, C. O., Owens, E. E., Baldwin, J. L., Michelson, R. T., Barber, W. D., Woods, H T Johnson, L. A., Miller, D. E., Hall, M.