Des Moines (CA 134) - Naval Cruise Book

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FRONT ROW: T. J. Beatty, SN: R. E. Fann, SA .... MIDDLE ROW: L. R. Vanston, SN: J. M. Todd, SA: W. F. Andrews, SA: C. F. Abshire, BM2: R. W. Hoop- er, Ens.: T. Glover, GMI: D. R. Brock, SA: J. C. Powell, SN: A. I.. Reid, SA .... TOP ROW: T. J. Dutra, SA: J. W. Stotler SN: V. P. James, SN: H. A. Still- well, GM3: W. D. Whiteside, SN: C. E. Givens, SA: F. Carne- molla, GM3: T. Dorian, SN: C. E. Bersinger, SA: K. T. Nugent, SA. I FRONT ROW: R. L. Deckman, SA: J. D. Cassidy, SA: M. G. Chupka, SA: D. E. Rife: C. E. Voshall, SA: J. P. Kelly, SA .... MIDDLE ROW: C. T. King, SN: T. J. Shel- brack, SA: C. G. Weberlein, SA: N. H. Poulin, GM3: J. F. Ayers, Lt. fi.g.J: A. M. Garcia, GM1: R. E. Lee, SA: J. J. Venezia, SN: VI. F. Farner, SA .... TOP ROW: M. E. Crawford, SA: D. A. Seipel, SA: W. B. Holmes, SN: R. F. Catarius, SN: W. T. Grisham, SA: D. G. Hathaway, GM3: J. A. Jichetti, SN: F. Zaleski, SN: J. C. Deacon, GM3: L. M. Hatch, SN: T. B. McPherson, SA. FRONT ROW: V. E. Stevenson, SN: W. C. Keeley, SN: D. E. Spotts, GM3: C. F. Walker, SA: T. F. Hydrick, SA: E. Trinka, SA: B. D. Browning, SA .... MIDDLE ROW: J. H. Cohn, SN: L. W. Mc- Donald, SA: R. P. O'Brien, SN: F. S. Bollendorf, GM3: I. N. Let- ton, GMC: J. Soares, BMI: D. A. Nockels, SN: J. A. Dimperio, GM3: W. A. Chandler, GM3 .... TOP ROW: M. G. Kortum, SA: P. N. Garver, SA: R. F. Deluple, SA: B. V. Davis, SA: L. O. Hen- drixson, SN: H. F. Jewett, SN: H. W. Dulong, SA: E. R. Becker, GM3: R. R. Neveu, SA: S. San- felippo, SA: M. Hotchkins, SA.

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SIXTH 'vision FOR THE SIXTH DIVISION the Mediterranean cruise has meant many hours spent manning the port three-inch battery whether it was for drone or sleeve firing or for target acquisition. This time spent has purchased for the deck force, as well as the Gun- ner's Mates, proficiency in the cooperative endeavor of getting the guns on target and rounds fired at it. If an enemy plane ever becomes the target of our battery, we will be ready to give its pilot the choice of keeping his distance or of being brought down in short order. Having these guns, there is naturally the job of maintenance which is handled by our Gunneras Mates and their strikers who rival any Swiss watchmaker's skill with their work on these intricate mounts. In carrying out our other main function as a deck division, the deck force has a firm grip on the cleaning and upkeep of our assigned spaces on the portside from the soot covered mainmast to the lower voids, from amidships to aft 'of turret III. I For deck seamanship, the Sixth Division Boatswain's Mates and their seamen can and must be able to do anything from making a ball fender to rigging booms and handling lines. We also keep and run the Oliicer's Motorboat which is sharpened up by an example of some fine seamanship work of men in the division. It is hopeless to try to describe all of the myriad of activities which are all in a day's work for the Sixth Division. Many of the obs are typical of all deck divi- sions and many come to be considered as menial, but these tasks completed contribute just 'as much to the general welfare as do the more highly publicized jobs of the specialists. Probably our greatest cross to bear is our eternal struggle with the stacks, but there is always the chance, and we await with fiendish hope, that the Officer-oi the-Deck will someday blow those tubes on a follow- ing wind.

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TH Di ' ion IN PEACETIME, the primary function of the Seventh Division is to shoot holes in target sleeves, in war- time it's modified' to the extent that the sleeve is replaced by an enemy plane. This function is fulfilled through clever manipulation of the starboard 3-inch battery. The ability to operate, maintain, and repair these radically new pieces of sea-going artillery was developed only after many months of operational prac- tice and concerned study with the cooperation of all personnel. The mount captains, controlmen, and load- ing crews of each mount are justly proud of the efficiency with which the function of their battery has been effected. Each man is certain that pilots of an enemy nation will have made their last mistake if they decide to attack the starboard side of the DES MOINES. Whether the man be seaman, or gunneris mate, he is a necessary part of the 3 f5O battery. Hours of drill and training, instructing, and maintenance of the machinery are a few of their duties which make them better equipped to handle war or peacetime emergencies. Being on exposed stations, they must also constantly be alert and proficient in the duties of a lookout. The secondary, and less violent divisional function is carrying out general seamanship duties and ship- board maintenance of compartment spaces. Whether it be handling lines, rigging booms, or accommodation ladders, cleaning or painting the ship, or maneuvering a ship's boat, the deck hands can be counted on to work with skill and enthusiasm at their tasks. Replenishment and provisioning provide a few of the other seamanship responsibilities of this division. Name a deck division duty and the Seventh has it. FRONT ROW: R. E. Beard, SN: F. F. Tefzel, SA: D. M. Lindsay, GM3: R. L. Boss, SA. . . . SECOND ROW: K. D. Adkins, SN: J. J. Healy, SN: G. L. Jodoin, SA: T. M. Osborne, SA: R. E. Tomsu, SA: J. E. Oclen, BM2: P. S. Mc- Laughlin, SA .... THIRD ROW: W. E. Giroux, SA: E. M. Ham- mond, GM1: A. N. Henry, SA: C. R. Rich, SN: J. H. Turcoffe, LT li.g.J: R. Borkowski, SA: R. C. Kerr, SN: S. A. Bovi, SN: G. E. Foreacre, SN .... FOURTH ROW: E. L. Gurganious, SN: D. I. Egler, SA: F. L. Waite, SA: L. G. Nobrega, SA: A. J. Hinson SN: M. R. Shapiro, SN: G. C: McAfee, SN: T. F. Lorfon, SN, R. T. Kallfelz, SA: J. J. Conley, SA. Holysfoning. Scrub down.