Cleveland (LPD 7 CL 55) - Naval Cruise Book

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F COMMANDER JAMES C. ELDER The best adfTllf1lSffHIOf PHIB PAC has ever seen, Cdr. Elder has been the driving force behind the Cleveland's ability to be on schedule before anyone else. Basically a Tin Can man QX.O. Of McCoy Reynolds, Charles E. Brannon, Ops boss of the England, staff member of COMCRUDES- PACQ, the Exec has brought to the gator Navy an exactness for detail not often seen. Whenever the word Mr. Umptyclutch, please dial SIX , , , ONE , , , THREE , is passed, all people start assessing their day's accomplishments because something, somewhere has gone undone - and someone knows it. A man who finds 3.8's where others see 4,0's, the X.O. has taught the Cleveland that a job well done is one which is completely correct, efficiently completed, and correctly efficient. His loss will be felt on board. We've learned, Commander, We hope We can teach.

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N , .-Ag. ,... K' - THE CHAPLAIN i CHAPLAIN ROY THORNBERRY, LCDR, USN Known as Padre or Papa Hemingway , or UBUCHAPSH or just plain Chaplain , LCDR Thornberry, a former fireman and current checker-playing champ of the wardroomyhas been a great help during his time on board the Cleveland. Whether sunning on the deck, holding services on the forecastle, or counseling in his office, the Chaplain was always ready with a listening ear and a piece of advice. And he never passed the collection plate.