Edson (DD 946) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1966 volume:

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T.. uss EDSQN DD-9465 WESTER ACIFIC c:RulsE 1965-n9 6e A ,K ,,: ff' 7 'W .MZ 7 I 9 'W 1 A . i V , W PSA H f 3 OPERATING SCHEDULE 19 October 1965 28 Apr11 1966 p Qgtober 19 Departed Long Beach I October 26 - Nov. 8 I ' UPKGGP PGHP1 HHPVJ01' November 8 - 22 Enroute Western Pacific NL fember 22 A Subic Bay V , ' is , e J. rx ,ag - .- 4 if 5? . - T November 23 - Dec. 6 NGFS in South Vietnam December 8 - 12 Inport Kaohsiung I December 13 - Jan..27 Attached Uss HANCOCK qcrc-77.35 January 28 - Feb, 5 Upkeep Yokosuka q February 10 - March 7 NGFS, and SAR Operations in Tonkin Gulf March 8 - 12 Inport Kaohsiung March 13 Enroute Hong Kong March 14 - 19 Inport Hong Kong March 20 - 24 Attached USS HANCOCK QC TG-77.35 f.HI'Ch 25 - April 5 Upkeep Subic Bay mril 6 - 10 Enroute Sasebo A DPU 10 ' 11 Upkeep Sasebo April 12 - 23 Enroute Long Beach 28 Arrived Long Beach 2 -I I L ' ll' .. V TE. QHAJ, 1 CDR K G HAYNES USN CDR K G HAYNES, USN served as the f1fth L,omrnand1ng Offlcer of EDSON Durlng h1s twenty months 1n command CDR Haynes led EDSON through the or1g1na1 Tonkln Gulf confhet 1n August 1964 and dur1ng the 65 66 West Pac Cru1se var1ous VIETNAM SUPPORT OPERATIONS, durlng Wh1Ch EDSON f1rst f1red her guns 1n anger CDR Haynes was re11eVed 10 February 1966 to take command of the USS PREBLE QDLG 155 CDR J. J. VERMILYA USN Commanding Gfficer if ' t , F roinwth,ejffC.om1fffand,i,gg Off ic er : At the time I assumed command I told you thatxto be a true professional at sea is the ,most ,demanding career to which a man can aspire, and that if each and every man were to make' dedication and hard work his everyday way of life we would enhance not only EDSON's record but his own personal dignity and self-respect as well. I recall those words not to quote myself, but to let you know that in the three months since then you have indeed lived up to the reputation of professionals. You have responded freely and with dedication to situations requiring long hours and hard work, and you have enabled EDSON to respond smartly to her committments. I know without a doubt that EDSON's already bright record has been enhanced by your effort and I know equally well that each one of you has EARNED the right to feel a greater ,self-respect as a result of those efforts. ' For those of you who will be a part of EDSON next cruise, I say WELCOME, and to those of you who will be leaving us for other duty or for civilian life I wish God Speed. f Sincerely , I w P I LCDR H. L. WEBSTER y USN Executive Cfficer From the Executive Officer A WESTPAC Cruise at first glance is the end of a significant page in the:sh1p's' history However, looking a bit deeper at the many different EDSON successes during the cruise the common denominator in each case has been the outstanding spirit and attitude of the crew During the forthcoming yard overhaul, there will be numerous personnel transfers with new personnel coming on board But a can do spirit has been instilled on the ship during this cruise which I am sure will continue to grow Therefore, our arrival in Long Beach will not be the end but a continuation of this outstanding period in EDSON 's history My appreciation and sincere gratitude to each of you for your efforts can never be adequately expressed, yet your record stands for itself I refer in particular to your exemplary conduct record in the many foreign ports visited with which no other ship in the fleet can compare Your co operation generated in blood donations and charity funds 1S something you can always be proud of Your fortitude and enthusiasm exhibited during combat operations proved you each to be true American fighting sailors When the going ge s tough the tough get going CHANGE OF COMMAND IO February I966 i 5 I' -H522 Cd, iw: T .Wi 'A ., ffm A 1 env ,Af do . 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I, He is everywhere at once when he is needed, and nowhere at all when not, QWhere do they hide 'Pl The knuckles of his left hand are calloused from holding the same coffee cup for the past 20 years He is unique after all he is a Navy Chief I I l l l l 1 X 7 ff'Zf77T ,X R N N Q x Y X N N , , 1 5 1 4 Q. 1 ft nl 0 I Q, 0 . . , ff u s s o a o 0 o g ff, - - A - -4- J - - .v-nv. 15.311-gg-gk k mg mrif -Fmvvx1- ' -utr -.f-4-,-,-f' :-g:1Lfl':f.-gz A ---- - N -x -x.-X 1 .. . --. - Crm V' ' ,N W' VW -,v,- ., f ,x Y' :fm:'y'ww.f 'Q-025 J .- dwasmw W fi ,l,' u'g,41-,-...4+1Q-13 . 1.2' , 'fjfii full '371fX.1.y, ky, u:.f1 3 1-. , .. W., Sieii , V ,X Q. ,M -rf-11s. 1'f l n- gf.-1.35 i V . E 3 ., ,,,,.,. .,,x, ,,,, x . ,W X l 5 1 N 1 3 ,Z as 52 fi N U- 1 - '--' H 1 4 3 i 5 E H ,J X 1 if. X 4- ,I W 'Q S if , r , xebfi Z 6 , JG' 'f Q I 'Q X X 55 'E' x Q x. W9 J f ' x, 9 A M f XMW .0 fa if 4 P- Xiu N. ' I' ff l -K AW X Ellirl qi b ' ,Eb -I If 7., -ff R Q 1, Q, M If ' Left to Right Front Row: ENS. Wentzel, Hull, BM3, Krull, SA, Ahrendt, SA, Wilcox, SN, Kirkwood, SA, Sparks, SN, Zigler, SA, Smith, SA, Martinez, SA, Jordan, SN, Sparks, R. L., SN,'Manning, SA, Seeley, Williams, SN, Bucklin, SA, Devore, SN. Back Row: SA, Boldt, SN, Miller, SA, Rankin, BM3, Gullett, Mims, SN, Sorensen, SA, Menna, SA, Ahlendorf, SN, BM3, Bell, BM3. ' Crews, SN, Fuerst, SN, Santry, SA, Parrish, SA, FIRST DIVISION The First Division on EDSON is composed entirely of Boatswain's Mates who are bitter known to the rest of the crew as the Deck Force. First Division has the primary responsibility of keeping EDSON looking sharp and proud. During a normal day underway, the division may be found chipping and painting, doing fancy work to dress up the quarterdeck, or even swabbing the decks. During our numerous underway replenishments, First's men will be found rigging the stations, manning signal stations, and tending phone lines: and during general quarters they may be found on the gunmounts as loaders or in the magazines as handlers. In port the steady process of keeping our Lady in Paint and Powder still goes on as sides must be cleaned, decks re-' painted, and all topside areas washed down. When in WestPac, the boats must be constantly kept clean and in top running condition so liberty parties may go ashore. As one can readily see, the men in First Division must truly be Jacks of all Trades. 19' W ,gpm X- X. X xfx X M. , H1173 mm i, Wh ,ffhfwf Left to Right Front Row: Lirette, GMG2, Cook, SN, Follett, SN, Lyons, SN, Mahurin, SN, Tonahi1l,GMG2 Henson, SN, Callahan, GMG2,Waldrop,GMG2,Burton, ' Lynch, SN, Carlin, SA, Chapman, SN, Wolfe, SN GMG2, McCri1lis, GMG3, Carlson, SN, Doyle, SN, Baum, SN. White, SA, Gatz, GMG1, Back Row: LTJG Coffey, SECOND DIVISION In the pre-dawn darkness, the shrill general alarm that had sent EDSON's crew to battle stations so many times summoned once more. Within moments the doleful groan that is unmistakably a 5 f54 Gun Mount could be heard along with the whine of the 3 f 50 amplydynes. The guns swung out, and when the word was passed, hundreds of pounds of deadly high explosives whistled off to wreak havoc upon the enemy. The scene was repeated on many occasions. Always the guns were ready. This was not luck though 5 f54 gun problems are almost legend. It was a hard working Second Division that did it, with Gator, Joe, Walt, Tuna, and Cal showing the way. These were the Raiders Top Guns, always to be remembered when the Grey Ghost Cruise of 65-66 is recalled in sea stories for many a year to come. ,, ..v,.,-.C-vwvege-2:::ff:f:,'2?'?i1T-15!:5f in vf f ,ff f W X Mfg 4 705 fi si, ,Z 'pjfsgfv J CWM 'am' W 5 i'fk....J'? .x X U S 'ix Q tb M Left to Right Front Row: Andregg, STG2g Johnson, Miller, FTG25 Henry, STG2, Sisco, FTG3g Challas, STG35 Ribble, STGSN, Bailey, FTG3, Landis, STG3g STGSN, McDermott, FTG3, Dixon, FTG2g Webster, Bowman, STG3g Osborne, FTC. Back Row: LTJG TMSAg Easterday,STCS. Hager, Fitch, FTG35 Jirik, FTGSA, Richardson, TMS, FOX DIVISION Single out a group of individuals whose main purpose is the proper functioning of the search, attack, and destroy phase of warfare on board a destroyer class ship and Fox Division is the inevitable answer. Although a ship must operate as ateam, the duties of individuals vary immensely, For Fox Division,this is expecially true, with Sonarmen, Torpedomen, and Fire Controlmen . . . . all represented within the di- vision. From the underwater safe- guarding by the Sonarmen, and close association with the Torpedomen in carrying out ant-submarine war- fare: to the excellent performance in shore bombardment by the Fire Controlmen, there is never a dull moment in this division. fy , gl,-rr '-7-5. H? 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Left to F' WTI, Hayden, BT3, Ekwall, FA, Turner, FA, Harrington, BTFN, Fobb, Gotautis BT2, Warren, - BTFN, Schafte, FA, Gannon, BT2, Koontz, FN, Fricks, BT2, Gofi, ' Row: LTJG BT3, Hasenbalg, FA, Lane, FN, Rogers, FN, Harrie, Higgins, C ,F Wenoer, FA, Banks, FN, FN, Pumroy, FA, vvnnams, MMFN, Bragg, FN- Ff 41-rf :Q Zi., - A B DIVISICDN Ask any BT what Sunday and Saturday are, and you'll probably get a blank stare. That is unless you ask a new FA who still thinks he can remember a better life as a civilian. Many hours both inport and at sea have been spent in an effort to make EDSON one of the best steamers in the fleet. Due to the hard work of each man in the division, the Grey Ghost met every committment from gunfire support to search and rescue and finished the WestPac cruise with firerooms in better condition than before. N? 1 Q Z Lg ,Q .7-'z . 'ri .Q ' 34. 11 11 f ,V an E 3 1 1 .4 QNX YY 'R Q fi? B2 mg.-Yr xvlv-. ' ' '4 5, ' 1 . xiyg f- 4 - . ,V '- v' A ' N W 1 0 .QS f PM V X L5 ..... - f' P X I . X ' f '. Q X iwmwvgx- ? I f ' ff B A 4 u f? sr- XENYVXX XX! iq 50,0 V wh Xx M N. 35 Ri ht Front Row' McCreight ENC, Albers, MR3- Hoerich, SF1. Back Row:Coatney,EM1,Morris, Left to g . , MM2, Smith, MR 2, Kever, IC3, Messner, FA,Parker, ICB, Owens, SFC. Second Row: ENS. Holcomb, Henshaw, EM2, Bielefeld, IC3, Marvin, EM2, Hineman, EM2, Bell, SF1, Kenney, FA, Atwood, FA, Epperson, z I R DIVISION R Division is the most varied division onthe ship as it is composed of Shipfitters, Damage Controlmen, Electricians, Enginemen, Machinery Repairmen and IC Electricians. The division's primary responsibilities include electrical power, lighting, inter-communications systems, gyro compass systems, air conditioning and ventilation. In addition, R Division is always willing to assist other divisions with any repairs that are beyond their capability. Perhaps most important, R Division is in charge of damage control functions aboard EDSON with their Division personnel the key men in the ship's repair parties. R Division's contribution to EDSON's safe and continuous steaming in WestPac can best be summed up by their motto, if we can't fix it, nobody can. f. , . Y . , Z 1,-5,5 .-..,,.,g...-,. ., . .-.- - .,.,.... .... .-...,.,.., . . . - , , , I -Q IC1,,Wolpert, EM2, Bengtson, FN, Crawford, J. B., FN, Heffner, FA, Gordon, FA, Crawford, R. B., FN, Canfield, FN, Kedney, FN, Cecil, IC3, Denning, FN. fi V J 1- I. j. . . 'x:,'.,. JK! ff 1 f W rw H 1 'v -- 4 -C... - - ,.... -1. 1- lf- fl' .L -,f-Y r. - ..,N,',,,-.Q-,.... ,,,,,-,-- ,-,..,. A E ' i P I 5 Q z 1 5 i i i Q? s ' ' ,. , if f, , , i lv 3 l gi -, fi .G 3 , 1 Qi 1 1 f' Left to Right Front Row: siawinski, sA,1rwin, ETR3, RDSN3 Riley, RD25 Christopher, ETRSQ Allen, RD3s Sporman, ETR33 Duke, RD2, Brown, ETN2, Olson, g Summers, SA, Carson, SA, Banyaga, RDC, Waclaw, ETN2, Turtle, ETN2. Back Row: LTJG Cobb, Davey, ETCS. RD1, Pentice, RD3, Hilts ETR3, Evans, RD1, Delong, OI - CE DIVISICDNS Combat recommends .... call the ET shop, the surface search radar just dropped out of radiate. Two rates working together as a team are now, two separate and distinct divisions, the Electronic Technicians making up OE Division and the Radarmen OI Division. OE Division became EDSON's 10th division on 1 February 1966. Q The Radarmen in Combat work to assist the bridge and their work varies from general steaming watches to Naval Gunfire Support Co- ordination. You can also call Combat an intelligence center with OP Orders and plans always available. Chief Waclaw's Technicians made this all possible by keeping the equipment in peak condition. His leading P. O.'s, Turtle, Olson, and Brown kept both radar and communications gear available for use 10042, making all operations effective and timely. ,tk ,Yi -vgrnreqzpv-ow-vq-..v, ' ,, , , Y . . . , .- cw- ..,- ,,,. .,,....., ., . - 4 v - - - - W----....-.,......,x-.-.,,.A.N - .,. , , Y . c -. H.- .. , ,. , .- Q,-rv-xx fs- -gf-fyfyp-vv-.awww-.,,.,,,pq1vvurQw1.-' ' I -90-u-Q-4.-v-...,,.g-4-rrar-s . - T -f f' ' '-4 a-v- ,-.- -sw L ... . . , N. ,, . ' ..,r-.-anna Ji . rise: - -- --sz-.-,ve rf-f-v--'-1-f-:-:'-1-'-:-5'+-- --...,. ........,... -airmen -.- -... :3.-.:1z':::::1.w-mt'-+-'- + f'- -s - - 5f5 +'5'mP1UffU-P2-YWS' 52 12ff:'-'W '--S - ' ' K' ' nz-rm f.- wg 7 A . ,4 A -H s l I w N , 5 , 'nz W 1 M 1 Q 1 T, , ix Q, Wim, K kr.-rf KK-N C, 'U . J n , M v Q 4'- :T I f . XJ I A 'x 51 V . I 5 f sd f 1 4 fly 1 J xx 'sf ,' ' , li ' --.. . 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OC DIVISION On th1s WestPac Cru1se, OC Dl.V1SlOI1 has accomphshed the m1ss1on of commumcations 1n an excellent manner The Radlomen kept up their CW ability wh1le handl1ng over 1000 messages per month Durlng th1s deployment EDSON Slgnalmen answered manyacall wh1le screening or on ISE mthe South Ch1na Sea, and at t1mes,found afew m1nutes to laugh at Pekmg Patty Our Plan of the Day was out every n1ght from the sh1p's Off1CG wlth letters and orders of eventual concern for everyone on board for the followlng day Wlth our Quarter masters to nav1gate, and Postal Clerks to del1ver mall and packages, OC DIVISIOHIS part1c1pat1on 1n WcstPac covered w1de areas, all nnportant to the sh1p Af' .ff ef' -K-K-v .. . , .. R -, ,.-.,----- - ---A. 1 I 5 J v i ' P ! Ex, X? si 3 fi il 5 if ,X 51 'li EH :IE .K. Qi 1 xi:rl'--,--N--Y-v-pi-5,1-tv-.,i::?g.,.:.,.-,. , ,Q.,'.,, -Qlf--,-,..,........,.,,-,....,.. . ,- .J J..-U.. 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Service to the Fleet is the Supply Corps, motto, and service is indeed provided EDSON by the Supply Division. Supply both feeds and pays the crew, provides EDSON with laundry service, personal items from the ship's store, and that needed haircut before liberty call or an inspection. Last and certainly not least, the repair parts so vitally needed to keep machinery, electronic gear or any piece of equipment performing correctly, are ordered and controlled by supply. Very little on the ship is self-sustaining without Supply DiviSion'S assistance. Service to EDSON, Supply's duty, and con- tribution to EDSON in WestPac. -I .W P 3 l 4 H, 4 2 5, I eg 1 r 1 , 1 5 1 ll, W j L! u P . 1 ' V 1 gf 'W 3? 1 w iw ?l .1 651 if E! 1 l? I 1 N 1-':c':fr'. 5-3-111531--:,:y,4,.: --V --- - ,T,.,.,.,,,,,,, Q misty ,- We Stop for Nothing, an expression long the driving force behind EDSON, is 'now more than that. It became the ship's official trademark at the Change of Command ceremony on 10 February 1966 and is now emblazoned in the ship's flag which flies smartly before the breeze during special underway evolutions. It reflects the spiritgof EDSON, the smart shiphandling on the bridge, the perfect maneuvering solution from Combat, the thundering wake of 70,000 horses delivered from below decks, the record times for replenishments, and the deafening roar of a deadly gun delivering our knockout punch. Every assignment is accepted as a challenge, one that must be and always has been met by the men of EDSON. During this cruise as in days past, we have stopped for nothing. 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'I9 Gctober H965 UNDERWAY WESTPAC CARRIER CPERATIONS 3 AVAL GUN FIRE SUPPORT I I Z0 , K Y' I During EDSON's recent deployment, the ship was called upon to perform many varied operations including NGFS at 0400 in the morningg rescue operations off North Vietnamg and a first .... escorting a convoy of trucks over a Viet Cong infested road. These were a few of the oper- ations EDSON performed with speed, effectiveness and military thorough- ness. In six months time EDSON became known throughout the South China Sea as The Grey Ghost of the Vietnam Coast. This title was largely due to an incident in which EDSON harrassed the V. C. in one area only to turn up one hour later 25 miles away to harrass them at a different point. y y It was a hard WestPac that showed the true toughness of EDSON sailors. Working 18-20 hours a day became a routine with never a major breakdown. All can be proud of EDSON and her men, for they shone brightly out here in a sea of ships. if i 'eff' 1 we if iizfi f. 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Liberty was short but EDSON lg sailors made the most of it in their traditional manner, donating blood in Yokosuka, and Hong Kong. Tours were conducted in Hong Kong, .Taiwan, Japan, and Hawaii with a large turnout of Picture-Snapping ,Q EDSON sailors. Few will ever forget the beautiful sights of Taiwan the towering buildings of Hong Kong, or the bustling activity of J apan. l V It is well to note that EDSON received an award for Meritorious conduct ashore in Hong Kong g for EDSON sailors performed on liberty as they perform elsewhere in an outstanding manner. -v wi ll ,. 'Q 1 l 1 1 le l V M.. Vx X QA. ,QILQ , N . , . ,,- -. 15' I - M ,,- ., W, . . Qfmmw 'LIFT '- ..',-V ,WF Time: 0500 reveille, reveille, all hands heave out and trioe up. Station the refueling detail. Time: 2330 General quarters, general quarters, all hands man your battle stations. A or 'rf Clif IOC. J Time: 2000 Station the plane crash detail. 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