Buchanan (DDG 14) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1968 volume:

E 1 1 V s ---W--,,-i1?.---i,,.?- ----,Q,-?---i--,----M---.,-- ...,. g I g F f 5 S s E - S F I a I i E -. I E 5: 5 5 Z 5 1 'S : v 5 5 f553IMff2HfZ?Z2 I 4 V K 2 11 I L ' Ct Li , ff SHIPS H STORY Fwd? sf3'P VN?-J The USS BUCHANAN QDDG-141 is the third destroyer named for Captain Franklin Buchanan, United States Navy, and Ranking Officer of the Confederate Navy. Captain Buchanan had a long and distinguished career, serving as the first Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, and taking part in the negotiations, together with Commodore Matthew C. Perry, in japan, which eventually led to a treaty with Japan. Serving in the Confederate Navy during the Civil War, he reached the rank of Admiral and took part in the action at Mobile Bay. He died in 1874 and is buried in the family cemetery in Talbot County, Maryland. With her TARTAR and ASROC Weapon systems, along with the rapid-fire 5 54 cal. guns, BUCHANAN has outstanding capabilities in both Anti-Submarine and Anti-Air Warfare, Shore bombardment is another capability which cannot be overlooked. The latest in command facilities, including a modular CIC, provide for a rapid reaction time in handling threats to the safety of the ship. The modern propulsion plant, which includes automatic combustion controls, can achieve speeds in excess of 30 knots, This is a feat in itself, when one considers that BUCHANAN is 437 feet long, 47 feet in beam and has a displacement of 4500 tons, The allowance of 20 officers and 340 enlisted men live in modern accomodations, with all living spaces being air- conditioned . BUCHANAN's keel was laid on 23 April 1959 at Todd Shipyards Corporation, Seattle Division, Seattle, Washington. She was launched on 11 May 1960 sponsored by Mrs. Charles Fisher, Great-grandaughter of Captain Buchanan. BUCHANAN was commissioned on 7 February 1962 at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington by Rear Admiral George C. Towner, United States Navy, Commandant Thirteenth Naval District. Commander David A. Webster, United States Navy, assumed command of BUCHANAN at that time. The ship then commenced an outfitting period at PSNS prior to proceeding to San Diego, California, its home port, and reporting to Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet for duty with the United States Pacific Fleet. Upon BUCHANAN's arrival in San Diego, she commenced a period of Shakedown training which included a Shakedown cruise to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Upon her arrival at Pearl Harbor on 31 May 1962, BUCHANAN took part in the dedication ceremony of the USS ARIZONA Memorial, a memorial to the valiant men who gave their lives for their country on 7 December 1941 , BUCHANAN returned to San Diego in june and continued her Shakedown training under the direction of the Fleet Training Group. In September 1962, BUCHANAN returned to PSNS, Bremerton, Washington, for her Post Shakedown availability. During this availability, many improve- ments were incorporated in all departments which served to increase the ship's capabilities. In November 1962, BUCHANAN returned to San Diego and reported to Commander, First Fleet for unrestricted service, ready to meet all requirements placed upon her. In April 1963, BUCHANAN departed on her first WESTPAC deployment. During the eight month absence from the United States, BUCHANAN received many compliments, especially in Melbourne, Australia where she participated in the Coral Sea Festival's Twentieth Anniversary. In August 1963, Captain Webster was relieved by Commander Wilton A. Atkinson, United States Navy while the ship was in WESTPAC. Under the command of Captain Atkinson, BUCHANAN returned to San Diego, began to participate in fleet exercises, completed her first full regular overhaul, refresher training and deployed to WESTPAC for the second time in january 1965. In March 1965, Captain Atkinson was relieved by Commander Harrison C. Murray, United States Navy. BUCHANAN was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the South China Sea in support of strike operations over hostile territory during this second deployment. In August 1965, BUCHANAN returned to San Diego from WESTPAC. BUCHANAN spent from September through November 1965 in the Long Beach Naval Shipyard for a restricted availability. For the remainder of 1965, BUCHANAN participated in a missile testing project for the Navy and routine First Fleet. operations. january to May 1966, BUCHANAN underwent type training including the First Fleet exercise Gray Ghost. On june 1 1, 1966, BUCHANAN began her third deployment in WESTPAC. In July, BUCHANAN was honored with the privilege of serving as the flag ship for Commander, SEVENTH Fleet during his official visit to Bangkok, Thailand, In the same month, BUCHANAN fired its 5 54 cal guns against hostile forces for the first time. BUCHANAN conducted Shore Bombardment against concentrations of hostile troops in South VietNam. On 14 October 1966, Captain Murray was relieved by Commander William A. Spencer, United States Navy. On December 21, 1966, BUCHANAN returned to San Diego after a six month absence. BUCHANAN spent the remainder of 1966 in a leave and upkeep period in San Diego. March 15, 1967 saw BUCHANAN depart its home port for a five-month regular overhaul period in Long Beach California. Coming out of the shipyard early in August, BUCHANAN began what was to be a demanding and rewarding period of training which included Ship's Qualification Trial and refresher training, After a brief return to the shipyards in Hunters Point for shipboard alterations in November 1967, BUCHANAN entered its homeport for the Christmas Holidays just prior to the fourth scheduled deployment to WESTPAC. Relieving Captain Spencer as Commanding Officer was Commander Robert N. Congdon, United States Navy, who assumed command on November 10, 1967 and is the present Commanding Officer. January 27, 1968 saw BUCHANAN depart for WESTPAC and what was to be an intensivesix -and-one half month tour of Combat Operations, including Sea Dragon Operation, gunfire support of friendly forces in the south, and escort support of carrier operation in the Gulf of Tonlim. 3 COMMANDI G OFFICER 1 Commander Robert N. Congdon BIOGRAPHY OF COMMANDER ROBERT N. CONGDON, U.S . NAVY Commander Robert N. CONGDON, United States Navy, received his commission in june 1949 at the United States Naval Academy . Commander CONGDON first served aboard the U .S .S . Richard B . ANDERSON CDD-7861. This was followed by tours on the Staff of Commander Amphibious Group THREE and as Flag Lieutenant and Aide to Commander Training Command, Pacific . In 1956, Commander CONGDON attended the General Line School in Monterey, California. Commander CONGDON then served as a member of the recommissioning crew of the U.S .S . NEWE LL QDER-3221 and later served as NEWELL's Executive Officer until 1959. He then served as Executive Officer of the U.S .S . SPROSTON CDDE-5775 until 1960 . Commander CONGDON attended the Command and Staff Course at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. After completing this course, Commander CONGDON served on the Staff at the Naval War College in the War Gaming Department through 1963 . After leaving the War College, he served as Operations Officer aboard the U.S.S. SPRINGFIELD CC LG-71 which was then Flagship of the U.S . SIXTH Fleet. Following this, Commander CONGDON served on the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific until receiving orders as Commanding Officer, U.S .S . BUCHANAN CDDG-145. Commander CONGDON is married to the former Colleen P. Mitchell of Los Angeles, California. With their two sons, the CONGDON's currently make their home in San Diego, California. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Lieutenant Commander Robert S . MALONE, the present Executive Officer, reported aboard BUCHANAN in june of this year, fresh from a successful tour as Engineer Officer of the USS JOUETT QDLG-295 . A graduate of Duke University where he received his Bachelor's Degree in 1957, LCDR MALONE was commissioned at the Officer Candidate School in january 1958, whereupon he was assigned as Gunnery Officer aboard the USS NEW CDDE-8185. From this assignment, in December of 1960 he was made Engineer Officer of the USS STORMES CDD-781 until May of 1962 when he was assigned to the staff of COMCRUDESFLOT 1 as aide and Flag Lieutenant. From june of 1963 until he graduated, LCDR MALONE attended the US Naval Post-Graduate School where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in the Engineering Science Curriculum . After his tour on the USS JOUETT which followed, he became the BUCHANAN's Executive Officer. LCDR MALONE, married since March of 1961, currently makes his home in San Diego, California, where he lives with his wife and four boys . Lieutenant Commander Orrin L. MORRISON, Executive Officer of the BUCHANAN from her period of refresher training in August of 1967 until june of this year, received his commission as a graduate of the NROTC Program in 1958 at Ohio State University where he also received his Bachelor's Degree. I-le was first assigned the job of Weapons and Operations Officer aboard the USS COOK QAPD-135 until june of 1961 when he became Flag Lieutenant and Aide on the staff of COMPI-IIBGRU 3 . Following this tour he attended Destroyer School from which, upon graduation in july of 1963, he reported aboard the USS TOWERS CDDC-95 as Operations Officer. Following this, LCDR MORRISON went to the staff of COMCRUDESPAC and later attended the Naval Post-Graduate School in Monterey, California, where he received a Master's Degree in Business Management in july of 1967, just prior to reporting aboard the BUCHANAN. LCDR MORRISON left BUCHANAN for an instructor post at the Fleet Anti-Air Warfare Training Center in San Diego . 5 MMANDER DESTROYER DIVISION TWEL E Captain Phillip A. Wilson Captain WILSON entered the Navy V-12 Officer Training Program in November 1943 and attended the University of Redlands, Redlands, California. I-Ie was commissioned Ensign, USNR, on 30 july 1945, after completing Midshipman school at Northwestern University . I-Ie subsequently advanced in rank to Captain on 1 january 1967. . Captain WILSON's early career was spent in the Amphibious Force and Underwater Demolition Teams . He served thirteen months in Korea as Platoon Officer in UDT ONE . As a member of UDT ONE, he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V and Gold Star in lieu of second award, a Presidentail Unit Citation, and two Navy Unit Commendations . Following graduation from the General Line School at Monterey, California in 1952, Captain WILSON served as Operations Officer of the USS ERBEN KDD 6315 and Executive Officer of the USS D. W. TAYLOR CDD 5505. This was followed by a tour of duty in the Office of Chief of Naval Operations as foreign aid officer in the Military Assistance Program from August 1957 to january 1960 . Captain WILSON was then ordered back to sea a Material Officer and Chief Staff Officer to Commander Destroyer Squadron SEVEN. I-Ie next served as Engineering Officer of the USS MIDWAY CCVA 415 until june 1963 . Following his tour in MIDWAY, Captain WILSON was ordered to the Staff of Commander Training Command, Pacific, and thence to the USS THOMASTON QLSD 285 as Executive Officer and then temporary Commanding Officer from April 1964 to October 1965 . After Commanding the USS UI-ILMANN CDD 6875 from October 1965 Cduring which time he was awarded the Bronze Star again and the Vietnamese Navy Cross of Callantry for operations in South East Asia5, Captain WILSON assumed command of Destroyer Division TWELVE on -4 May 1967. Captain WILSON resides in San Diego, California with his wife, Claire, and their son, Douglas 1115. Their daughter, Kathleen, is married, and their other son, Phillip, Jr. , is presently serving in the U.S . Army. STAFF EMBARKED RALPH D, PETERSON LT, USN Staff Operations Officer c. DoN COLEMAN Lrqjgp USNR cRA1c R. NoLTE, M,D, LT, USN MC Staff Mecfical Officer Staff Communications Officer REYES, SD2 i 2 i 7 SHAW, YN, Staff Yeoman ,. -.e. .. , ,M -. f -1- H,7,7v7-:iy'- im-.. Qquftyifffz-J ' ff-wg' A L 4:4 gEv ,'f my X r '- w ffzlgf iw, MW ,- - ,M wr- Nff W iQWt'sWfe 'vfm W fffxwwf fvwzywf X . W qZ4Cf WN Nfwwf 'Wu X-,Nw W! MSW QE44x-NV view MASK A f f if fi JQQ3- jx W'9',j,Qw Sy gf fj Q4 .Nmxvi Q, ,avi ,X gy-ESQ Nfwfff , Ax. g i SSWNK ,f w f X, 2 - W ,Nm Q52 Z 'gk ,f ,fiXXg,yg fW- ew: f, , N, ,X i,,, , X ,. xx , X, ,, .. 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The tasks the ship in or out of battl --ii ,,,ll,1 to and changing schedules, 0' 'i.i cting intelligence with Whi to maneuver the ship, ing tactically and helping to fo ate I 'J of the Operations Officer Who, through his subordinates, must plans and strategies are t ,,,, ,i,,. ,,,,,, 1 enable the ship to respond to an ii i ' eventuality . 66, WESTPAC 1968 saw the Operations Department effectively combine its planning, communications, fact-gathering and analysis with the trained Weapons systems for a thoroughly professional cruise . MICHAEL B, EDWARDS I.TQjgj, USNR CIC Officer EDWARD G. BAUR LTQjgj, USNR Asst. CIC Officer IO ANDERSON, RD1 MARSHEL, RD2 GIBSON, RD2 VON ESSEN, RD3 BOATMAN, RD2 HAYDEN, RD2 BENSON, RD3 1 I SMITH, RD2 KARLSEN, RD3 DUPPENTHALER, R133 ANSM-AN, R-D3 BRINLEY, RDSN FINKEY , RD SN HOLLAND S , RD SN ENGLAND , RD SN STRONACH , RD SN HOF F , RD SN BELCHER , RD SN HAMILTON, RDSN GLIDEWELL, SN ROBERT R. ALLEN, LTQjgj USN Electronic Material Officer CLARK, ETCS 1 ZERANSKI , ETN2 SANDUSKY, ETR2 13 ,f 4 J X .1 EGGE, ETC YOUHOUSE, ETN2 CHAMPION, ETN3 HQERZ, ETR-Z COREY, ETN3 BEINKE, ETN3 DADY, ETR3 HEBIESEN, ETNB PARENT, ETRSN 14 I-IAGAN , ETR3 SAMPLE , SN STOYSICH, ETRSN LYTLE, ETNSN 15 V: f WILLIAM E. WELLS LT. USNR Communications Officer c-REER, SMC OSTHIMER, RM1 PIERCE, SMB SMITH, sms FRANKENBURGER RMB BAKER, SM3 REUTER, SMB FI TZGIBBON , RM3 ZOURNER , RM3 LIN KER RM3 JOHNSON , SN 17 N N 4 HARTMAN, SMSN MEADOWS , SM3 ROGERS , SMSN HAMILTON , RMSN MONTGOMERY , SM SN S f' Jw' X f v , . X CRW f , f 'W 2f'jy2v 'JN'Q.m, w ,am QQ? Q 0 X X 771 Wffir .ff W XWV 'V V2 A 'YJ-xv., iw My , A v M 7 XWWXZ4 f f , f :ilif U76 0 Y V4 MASH' 11273, Lg 5 2 9. QC M . ' - 'Q' M . N 4 I 5 , 36, af. Q if iz' f' Y .f ,, . ' 'Y' 'x Pj , 2 f ,, ,. . if '15 - , ' W4 ,W I , 14 1 A f, z Q in nw ' -' ' ' f A ' 'lg f The Weapons Depart- ment, under the control and supervision of the Weapons Officer, is composed of four Divisions: First, Second, Anti-Submarine and Tartar Divisions. Together, they are responsible for the operation and readiness of the ship's Armament, Fire control and Sonar Systems and Deck Seamanship . While all facets of the Weapons Department were called upon to play a major role in BUCI-lANAN's WESTPAC Operations, Sea Dragon Offensive Gunfire Operations off the coast of North Vietnam, demanded most of the tireless energies of the entire department. Most noteworthy during the long periods of Gunfire Operations was the spirit of Willingness and Can-Do that Was typical of Personnel, hand-loading automatic systems and forming ammunition Chains When it became necessary. High States of readiness of Tartar and ASW Personnel Were always a strong factor in the maintenance of professional morale. And 192 days required a staggering amount of replenished food, fuel and ammunition, all of Which the Deck Force had to provide for. . . IST DIVISIO DENNIS E, LUM LTU gj , USNR lst Lieutenant RUSSELL, BM1 A SAGERT, SN JACO, SN HEDRICK, SN KNIGHT, SN i NORMAN, SN N i BEI-ILAU, SN LONG, SN ROMERO, SN KLOSEK, SN CO1-F-MAN, SN BENTERS, SN WATKINS, SN MOUCHA, SN PETERS' BMSN WEBB, SN MCMICHAEL, SN 24 POWLEY, SN MARSH, SN HANSON, SN SPENCE, SN BENNETT, SN WHITED, SN CURRY, SN RUDOLPH, SN WATKINSa SN 25 EIDON C. SCHIERMAN LTfjgj, USN Gunnery Officer TIMMONS, GMGC 26 CARDWELL, FTG2 NIXON , GMG2 LUCAS, FTG2 SCHEFFLER, FTG2 HOLT , FTG2 NICKELS , FTG2 27 BLACK, FTM2 KOGEL SI-IATZ, GMGSN EDDY, FTGSN - 7 MURRAY , GMG3 SAKARIASON , GMG3 JACKSON , GMGSN SMITH , GMMSN . N z FORREST, GMGSN MCFARLAND , SN 28 TARTAR DI I IO ALAN E, TAYLOR LTfjgJ, USN Missile Officer RICHARD A. DAISLEY LT, USN Fire Control Officer WHEELER , FTC BRAGG, FTC 30 KERN, FTC BACON, GMM1 KIRKPATRIC, FTM-1 VANLANDINGHAM , FTM1 RICHARDSON, FTM1 CHETAM, FTM2 WILLIAMS , FTM2 3 1 WOODS , FTM1 AUSTIN, FTM-1 KNIGHT, FTM2 BUTLER, GMM2 GREER, FTM2 ANSELL, ETM2 BEEBE, FTM2 WILLIAMS, ETM2 MAY, FTM2 SKORZ-A-K, FTM2 BAILEY, FTM2 GEORGE, FTM2 32 PRYOR, FTM2 HARTMAN, FTM2 BROWN, FTM3 STONE, FTM3 KLEIN, FTM3 HEFFERNAN, FTM3 DIRIKSON, FTM3 OLSON, GMMSN BAYLESS, SN 33 AS IVISIG BROWN, STC SCHRELHOFFER, GMGC THOMAS S, BALLARD LT, USN ASW Officer i. LONG, GMG1 LUTZKE, GMG2 VOLKERDING, STG2 HILBISI-I, STG2 SKINNER, STG2 SMITH, STG2 BUCHANAN, STG3 MASON, STG3 TORREGROSSA, STG3 35 SCHUMANN, STG3 CHANDLER, STG3 HILL, sTGs WILSON, GMG3 DILLON, GMG3 HOEDEMA , TM3 36 MCCANN, STG3 N PETERSON, STG3 ROBIE, STG3 FOUNTAIN , STG3 AYLESWORTH , TM3 SHEPPARD , SN ENG The Engineering Department, under the Engineer Officer, is made up of two Divisions M and R. M Division is responsible for main propulsion and power for heat, light and the electrical systems. R Division is responsible for internal communications, air-conditioning, plumbing and hull repair. EER The Engineering Department evidenced exceptional performance in steaming over 16, OOO miles Without any major casualties, an extraordinary feat considering the endless and persistent demands placed on these men and their machinery during this long period of time . Ky M DIVISIG PARSONS, SFCM RUSSELL, BTC PHELPS, BTC MOSIER, MMC 40 WILLIAM H. MASSICOT LTGSD, USN Main Propulsion Assistant FOOTE, BT1 LONG, BT2 KUHL, MM2 SAVKO, EN1 ROMERO, BT2 AVERY, BT2 GILES, MM1 41 MCINTIRE, MM2 GAY, BT2 TREVINO, BT2 ROCKWELL, BT2 JACKSON , BT3 BAKER, BT2, 42 MORRIS , MM2 EVANS, MM2 DOMINIK, BT3 DAVIS, MM3 WINKLEY, BT3 HELMKAMP, IVHW3 KOVACHIC, MM3 GIRDHAM, MM3 MAYES, MM3 K ABBOTT, MM3 SATTER, MM3 DOMINIK, MM3 43 KING, Mms DOWDLE, BT3 SIEBERT, BT3 HASENBUHLER, BT3 SCHOMIG, MM3 LAKE, MM3 VARGAS, BT3 HERBERT, BT3 STILLMACH, MM3 44 LOOMIS, BT3 CRABLE, BT3 I-IALLBERG, BTFN MacFARLAND, FN PECSI, FN FOX, FN MAJORS, FN SAYLOR, FN KING, FN 45 W HOWE, BTFN HOWLEY , FN ff ROWSE, FN HENDERSON, BTFN TOTH1 FN AMSDEN, FN 46 CHASE, FA fm X ff MM W3 l NASH, FA CAUGELL, FA MoNTz, FA DIVISIO l GENE M, BORG DAVID L. FRASIER LTQjgj, USNR LTCjgj, USNR Damage Electrical Control Officer Assistant LEWIS , DC1 DAVIS, MM1 CHASTAIN, EM 47 1 MOORE, IC2 LANGE, SF2 BENTLEY, EM3 ROLLBERG, IO2 POPE, MM2, BARRELLE, EN3 TCROSSER, EM2 EASTES, EM3 HERMAN, DO3 V Xu 3 WALKER, Icz DELONO, EM3 COOK, DO3 GRAHAM, EM3 FORD , SFP3 LITZELMAN, MR3 PERRY , EM3 O' CONNER , SFP3 OWENS, Ics MILLER, DCEN ROY, FA MEYER, ENFN LEE, FR 49 BILESKI, ICFN Supply Officer The Supply Department is responsible for the procurement, receipt, stowage, custody, and issue or sale of ships material including general stores, repair parts, equipage, provisions, clothing, Ships Store merchandise, and ships service supplies . The Disbursing Branch maintains all pay records, paying the crew and makingvall necessary cash disburse- ments for the ship. The Supply Department is further responsible for the preparation and service of all meals in the General, CPO, and Wardroom Messes, and operates the following service activities: Ship's Store, vending machine, barber shop, and laundry. Notable among the figures that stand out. . .over 35100, 000 worth of food including 21, 000 pounds of beef, 2, 000 gallons of ice cream, 7, 000 dozen eggs, 40, 000 lbs of potatoes, 3, 500 pounds of coffee--- many additional figures, indicative of a fine job, well done. 51 JOHN T. KAVANAUGI-I, LT, USN, SC JOHN S. STASIOSKI LTQjgj, USNR Disbursing Officer , DALTON, SKC ,,,f ' I ,f ff: If nf, ,1 ' f BURNS, DK1 CAPLE, SH1 GARDNER, CS1 4 MOJICA, sm GROUVILLA, SK2 GREER, S132 R HENRY, SK2 SARLAN, csz ROZELL SK2 52 PERRIA, CS2 WADE, SKS SCHNOOKE, SHL3 BATTERMAN, SK3 GLOYD, SH3 SCHWARTZ, DK3 MANNING, SK3 IILOT, DK3 DEL COLLETTE, SHL3 53 ANDRADE, SD3 ESTEBAN, SD3 LABSAN, TN MANUEL, TN VOGEL, SN WISEHART, SN 54 MOLLES, SD3 SMITH, TN BOCK, SN PHILLIPS, SN FIELDS, SN HQUSER, SN TRYON, SN HAUN, SN WALKER, SN W . Www, JOHN B. O'ROURKE LT, USN Navigator The Navigation Department is composed of four different groups of men. First there are the Quartermasters . They are responsible for maintaining the ship's logs While the ship is underway. They are also the men Who help navigate and steer the ship in and out of port. Next, We have the Yeomen and Personnelmen. These men Work in the Executive Office. They handle the mountains of paper Work that comes and goes from the ship. They also keep up the service records of all the men on board, making sure that advancements are made on time and that When a manybecomes JIMMERSON, PN1 GANT, PC1 MONTGOMERY, YN1 ARMON, HM2 VERMILYA, QM3 RAHAMAN, YN3 56 H DIPPLE, PN3 ASTORGA, YN3 STEARNS, PN3 elegible for a medal, the proper service record entries are made. Next come the Postal Clerks . These men deal directly With the morale of the ship's company. They are the most popular men on board When they have mail to pass out. During this cruise, they have passed out to the crew about 14, O00 pounds of mail. Last but not least are the I-Iospitalcorpsmen. They dispense lots of pills and good advice and do their best to keep everybody healthy. This is not an easy task when most of the crew Won't admit it when they have a cold or a touch of the flu. These are the men of the Navigation Department. They are all put together into one division, X Division. The Navigator acts as both Division Officer and Department Head for them. HUSKEY, QMSN PICKARD, SN HENTSCHKE, QMSN i BENZELI, PCSN JONES, QM3 GRADY, QMSN 57 A11 Ashore . . You Can't Go With Daddy! Any More Umbrellas? VVhat's Your Name Again? Yes, I Lost The Keys! Hey Lewis, Come On! What. . .Wrong Ship! -I Where's Yours, There's Mine Seas1ck Already? Follow The Leader? Where Is Everyone? GPERATIGNS AND SHIPBGARD LIFE with the carriers the countless unrep Sh1pS with the army. . H., A af..,.., . and for the army 0 and n1ore steaming. . Throughout the cruise, a long arduous one, the continued and Varied demands placed upon an active Wartime ship were met only by the Will, determination and spirit of her crew. To that spirit, as described in the following pages, this cruisebook is dedicated. . 63 some personalities . . Eh-Eh-Eh, I told him all We had was an old Shirley Temple Flic. K 4 Jezz, this Beelle Bailey guy really gets away with murder. I! ! 1 Of Yeah! 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