Brown (DD 546) - Naval Cruise Book

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Commander E H Durmfel CHANGING Falhng 1n Master of ceremomes Farewell address 18

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E On the 27th, the division arrived at Yokosuka to complete a rigorous repair schedule prior to departure for Task Force 77 again. This portside venture was spotlighted by a ship's party in a Japanese cabaret restaurant where all hands made merry dancing and dining. Rest camp tours were sent to interest- ing resort spots in the Mount Fuji recrea- tion area. Sea stories flowed like wine as the vactioners returned with their many interesting tales. After a week of preparation, the division departed Yokosuka for northern Korean waters to rendezvous with Task Force 77 for the last time this year. Our two week stay with 77 sped by uneventfully. Fortunate timing brought our return to Yokosuka on December 24th, Christmas Eve. We were to spend three days in port. The holiday season in Japan proved far from CT in satisfying to most of the crew, but a well decorated Christmas tree and a wonderful holiday dinner helpeditremend- ously in keeping the Christmas spirit high in all our hearts. Joy was expressed by everyone on December 27th, when, with majestic Mount' Fuji in the back- ground, we waved good-by to Japan. Proceeding to Midway Island, we arrived New Year's Day, 1953. Here on this remote coral atoll in mid-Pacific waters we saw the famed Cfosoney Bird. We all experienced quite a laugh at the strange antics of these seemingly tame birds. It was observed that they had much difficulty in taking off and landing., though once airborne they were as capable fliers as their sea gull friends. Our short stop at Midway was followed by a full power run with all the ships of DesDiv 132 participating. Top speed was sustained for several hours. As was expected, the Brown outdistanced the rest of the division, though the U.S.S. Harry E. Hubbard gave very good chase. After comparing notes and summing up of readings however, we realized that our victory would have to be cataloged as a moral one. Statistics showed that we had exceeded our allowable limits of fuel and feed water in order to make our maximum power. j And finally, with all minds full of thoughts of Home and the States, we bring our story to a close. The wake of the Brown proceeded on to Pearl Harbor for a two day stay and thence on to San Diego. California, U. S. A. Q With Point Loma hoving into view,7'the second successful , ' V Korean cruise of the U.S.S. Brown has terminated. ' 2' A A new chapter is begun as the men go off to schools and 'i well de stervefdl-'sle.avesg ,happy to be home, but proud of the job H they have done. I .x . 1 7

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IIIIMNIA ll 6 Commander G.A. Hayes Accepting command X999 P914 Welcome aboard JM' 606