Harold E Holt (FF 1074) - Naval Cruise Book

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TERI G THE REALM OF EPTUNUS REX Since men have sailed the seven seas it has been a tradition to initiate slimy pollywogs into the Order of Neptunus Rex. lt is the duty of all trusty shellbacks to ensure that this job is completed properly. lt started with Wog Day where the stinky slimy pollywogs wreaked havoc among all trusty shellbacks with a grease and water fight, and the beauty contest where each division shows off its contestants. A Queen is picked and the stage is set for the next day's festivities. Bright and early the pollywogs muster for breakfast C?j and quarters on the Foc'sle. The ceremony begins and continues until all pollywogs are themselves trusty shellbacks, an honor they hold forever. ! 1 1 NO, ANYTHING BUT SALLYS STOMACH SH1 THE ROYAL BARBER ANTHONY - ! MISS MANNY, CHIEFS QUARTERS RAVING BEAUTYI! - THE ROYAL DOCTOR ADMINISTERS HIS MEDICINE

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, ...-.M-Q., .,..,.,--,ff ....,...,.., ---- an-we-'bf-ff- ' V f .,,, 1, , -'-,, ,,n,: ff sv j' Vfff' , 1' ADALCANA oLoM NILA D 1 DEPE DE CE Little was it known in 1957 when the last American warship left the sleepy little island of Guadalcanal that many of the Holt s crewmembers were just being born and would be on the next U.S. ship to visit this famous World War ll battlefield. Although twenty years had passed almost nothing had changed. The capital city of Honiara where the USS Holt and the USS Whipple called was still a dusty and rustic town with one main street and a shopping complex with 10 family run general stores. The people of the Solomans were preparing to declare their independence from Great Britian and Holt and Whipple were sent as a contingent ofthe U.S. delagation which also included U.S. Senator John Glenn of Ohio and many U S. State Dept officials. Although no one knew what to expect it was soon foundlthat the people were very friendly and out oin invitin man sailors of free 8 8 8 Y tours and into their homes and private clubs. The crew of the Holt saw first hand the battlefields where many of their relatives and friends fou ht d d' d ' ' ' g an ie in one of World War ll s fiercest battles. A reception arrranged bythe State Dept highlighted the visit and was attended by war heroes and dignitaries of several countries. The most memorable sight though was at parade time. Holt and Whipple had organized a Drill Team to represent the U.S - When the American Flag passed in review a roar went up from the crowd that was unequaled for any other flag or float a symbol to us that Americans are still loved and remembered for what we have done to preS9VVe democracy in this world. l so