John Pierce (DD 753) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1952 volume:

U.S. NAVAL LIBRARY CASH $1.00 DON ° ESTATE BOCK SALES, WASH, D.C. PURCHASED FROM SV? « ■£■■ ■■■■■■■ji CATALOG NO ' United States Ship JU„ ff fierce (2)2)753) 15 May 1952 0800- 200 Underway from florfolk, Virginia Do Western Pacific in accordance until Com2es2iu 21 Ofi-Order The John R. Pierce backing away from the USS Strong as she gets underway for the Far East from the Convoy Escort Piers at Norfolk, Va. JOMTM A AV S££ f£ £ k 0 ?£D YOU!! It was a holiday weekend for the men of the USS John R. Pierce. It was April 28, 1952 in New York City. There were the shows, night clubs, crowds and honking of horns on Broadway. But on board ship there was only the thin squeal of the radio re- ceiver and momentarily it was more im- portant than Radio City music hall or the Empire State building. The radioman typed out the dispatch. Then he called the watch supervisor. To- gether they read the message. But the heading was sufficient to tell the story. Action: Destroyer Division 21, Informa- tion: Commander Cruiser Destroyer Force PACIFIC. There could be only one con- clusion — duty in Korea. Two quick weeks were all that were al- lowed for the extensive preparations for the voyage to the Far East. For all hands there was a hurried four days leave to say good- bye to loved ones and to tie up the loose ends of personal affairs. There were stores to load, ammunition and torpedoes to hoist aboard and last min- ute repairs. And then there were the shots in the arm, ably administered by Doc ' ' Weber. Then promptly at 8 o ' clock on the morn- ing of May 15, it was Anchors Aweigh. This is the graphic portrayal of the log of the USS John R. Pierce (DD 753) during her tour of duty in the Korean war in the summer of 1952 and her round the world adventure before she returned home to Norfolk, Va. To all the men who were a part of her on this voyage, this book is respectfully dedicated. r r ■;-  . -- ' i-rii : - , -• |U.5:S John R.Pierce (DD 75 r fhe lo of the  «■ To the officers and men of the John R. Pierce who have sailed her, maintained her and fought with her so gallantly, I say Well Done. This cruise to the Far East gave the -John R. her first opportunity to use her guns in anger. Though wounded in action, she healed fast. For myself, this is the greatest ship I hare had the pleasure to serve aboard and I am proud to have commanded her. Respectfully, (). C. Foote, Jr., Cdr. USN Topside, Smith, Aversa, Clark and Petersen take time out during a general quarters drill Passing the ammunition during an anti- aircraft shoot are Britt, Harris and Van Ess. The division lays a smoke screen in prep- aration for possible amphibious landings. Old stamping grounds were again revisited as the ship headed south towards the Panama Canal. Cape Hatteras gave her usual rough greeting, much to the discomfort of the crew, especially the new hands who came aboard prior to departure from Norfolk. Training took most of our time and the barking of the loud speaker became a familiar part of the daily routine. This is a drill. All hands man your battle stations. Soon the drills went off smoothly and the new recruits snapped into their spots on the team. Within a few seconds after the alarm was sounded, the Pierce ' s guns were manned, bristling for action; or a damage control party was at the scene of a simulated fire. The men of the Pierce were ready for action. Above, looking back towards the Atlantic as the ship starts its trip through the Panama Canal. Right, one of the motorized donkeys which helped us through, and below, Sten- chiver shopping in a local market- place. ■ On the fifth day at sea, we sighted the Isthmus of Panama and made our way through the locks to the Pacific side. There was a quick day ' s liberty. Shop- ping for French perfumes and alligator handbags and tours of the Old city of Panama, filled the day. We noted the campaign posters and banners, the statue of Simon Bolivar, the luxury of the modern Hotel Panama, and the beauty of the Church of Santa Maria with its solid gold altar. We also found out what is meant by heavy tropical rains. MEXICO if x zrmn io CITfl h L f ■ In San Diego it was only a short trip across the border into Mexico. Tijuana was famous for her bull fights, night clubs, Jai-Alai and souvenirs. Lower right, the ship sails into the sunset and the gateway to the Far East. California and Tijuana Southern California is rich in the traditions of the pioneer days of the early west, and many relics are to be found in the museums which are housed in the missions scattered along the countryside. These Spanish style build- ings show the influence of the era when California was a part of the Mexican empire. Balboa Park and zoological gardens were an attractive sight and aside from the settings of the native vegetation, there was a very complete collection of animals from every part of the world. The warm California sun and the good beaches made swimming a pleas- ant part of our visit. Mission Beach, with its surf and amusement park, offered on afternoon of relaxation. Most of the crew, however, decided to go south of the border, down Ti- juana way. It was a short drive from San Diego, and no trouble to clear through customs at the border. We saw a real Spanish bull fight, and felt the excitement of a real jai- alai game. Of course, we visited the souvenir shops which lined the streets, buying everything from huaraches and serapes to alligator hand bags. The ship was bustling with activity during those final days in the United States. Many supplies and necessary equipment had to be procured; things vital to a potential combat ship. And so, after a pleasant liberty and final preparations, we again departed from the United States. The Pacific ocean was a welcome change to us. Accustomed to the habitually rough Atlantic, the calm water of the Pacific was an unexpected relief. The weather was warm and clear, sun- bathing took over our spare time and every available space on deck was occupied. As we entered Pearl Harbor, we passed the mast of the USS Arizona, all that is visible of the ship still sunken at its anchor- age. The flag flies from the mast twenty- four hours a day, in memory of those men who went down with her on December 7 1941. Although we expected the tra- ditional hula girl welcome, we were not too disappointed by the Navy band which greeted us on the pier (upper left). For liberty there was Waikiki Beach. We felt like bona fide tourists, lolling on the beach in front of the lush Royal Hawaiian Hotel (center). Nerriccio, D ' - Amico, Taylor, Damanti and V •; t Levine pose for a picture with famous Diamond Head in the background. After basking in the sun all day, we quenched our thirsts at Don the Beach- comber ' s. Going native we tried such dishes as maki-maki (dolphin) and poi. There were tours of the island and a visit to the Dole pineapple plantation. All too soon, however, with the sound of the soft breezes in the palm trees, the glistening moon on the ocean and the strumming of the ukeleles in our ears, we bid a fond aloha to this ancient tropical paradise. United States Ship j „ „, IZ Pierce (2)2)753) June 1952 . . . —Arrrli ' ecl JjaSebo, japan, moored .starboard . . . Sasebo, Japan, was our mam operat- ing base while we were in the Korean area. One of the largest Japanese Naval bases during World War II, it now houses the United Nations ' Naval forces of the Far East. The major landmark of Sasebo was the familiar fleet landing. At the ex- piration of liberty, it looked like Grand Central Station in New York with only one entrance working at rush hour. Above, Clark and Smith pose for a candid shot in a pedi-cab, which is replacing the rickshaw. Left, a Japanese gate, and below, another street scene. Commercialized and Americanized Sasebo catered strictly to the Navy. But there was still a lot to see, from our standpoint. The shopping district, the pearl farms and the Budha temples, the nightclubs, the bars and the geisha girls — this was all Sasebo. The West Meeting the East Tice poses in front of Japanese shrine Right, a Japanese girl stands forlornly in the street and below, Japanese men set up their tailor shop on the fantail of the ship w t ' Wi Prices were low and there was a lot to buy. Silk pajamas, robes, fishing poles, cameras, umbrellas, cue sticks, leather bags, dolls, puzzle boxes, and china were there. Sometimes it wasn ' t even necessary to go ashore. Cobblers and tailors, watch repairmen and dry cleaning men and anyone else who had something to sell would either come aboard or barter from their bum boats. But Sasebo is not completely repre- sentative of Japan. This we learned in our visits to Tokyo, Yokosuka, Hok- kaido and Amori. Tokyo and Yokosuka were thriving industrial cities with the latest in transportation and design. Hokkaido and Amori were small vil- lages with farming and small shops the principal occupations. « aw S U S Ol Upper left, a street singer with her c! ilJ tied on her back Above, tne Pierce baseball team, (front) Simmons, Sirico, Zelco; (rear) Daly, Fitzgerald, Vaugnn, Olstad, Morris and Cozzalino. (Left) the cobblers busy at work on the fantail. United States Ship jU„ £ fierce (2)2)753) 26 July 1952 0S00-I200 tjnderwan front J aSebo, Aapan. citron fe to J waters in accordance with . . . ore an The Captain and the Exec on the bridge during battle operations. Special delivery mail service from one of the carrier ' s helicopters. We joined up with Task Force 77, which was continuing its air strikes against the enemy. Shortly after we arrived, aircraft from the carriers Princeton, Bon Homme Richard, Boxer and Philippine Sea made the largest and most controversial strike of the war against the power plants on the border of the Yalu River in North Korea. Screening the heavy ships was our main job, but the small boys, as the destroyers are called by the top brass on the floating Waldorf Astonas, were handy for any and all assignments. We spent our spare time in passing mail, taking on fuel, plane guarding for the carriers, escorting the bat- tleships and cruisers for a quick sock at the enemy and sinking floating belly tanks dropped from aircraft. Fueling at sea was on all-day job, but it meant mail from home, and fresh chow delivered to us by the tankers. Passengers, freight and ammunition were haule d on Daily Chores Prove Many and Varied Upper left, deck division seamen take hold of line to haul aboard passenger (upper right) from another destroyer in one of the many transfer at sea operations Below, the Pierce plowing through rough seas. board by high line. Admiral Gingrich, CTF 95, of the bom- bardment and blockading force, was one of our passengers. He later proved to be our boss when we were assigned to bombard the east coast cities of Songjin and Chongjin. There we bombarded the rail- roads, destroying the tracks and blocking tunnels, stopping enemy fishing, and destroying sampans carrying supplies south ' North Korean forces. We Fuel, Fire and Haul V. I. P. ' s Upper left, the Pierce, temporarily assigned to the bombardment force, fires at one of the many coastline targets Upper right, Brasure, the sea going Scotsman, pipes a tune on his bagpipes during a refueling at sea operation. Left, Admiral Gingrich, CTF 95, leaving the Pierce to go aboard the USS Iowa. Reds Hit Two U. S. Ships an $ifp liif SAN DIIGO I,. CAUFO.HU. TUESDAY MO.NING. AUG fj ,„, Red Shells lit 2 U.S. Desfroyers One Sailor Killed; British Frigofe Also Damaged off Korea TOKYi i lnyi.V ' - I J 1 « Brills r r ,q,, jt y Communist shorr iMitervi I ?irr nd«Jlsufforr,i I 1 Bn,lsh Mltoi  ti oujxfcd. innounr l loctay !h-- - I.  Mta , ; ' - • ' ' .V I Dram nuoon Twoolhar V3 dmnym ihj • • N y mt All continual In  . • n io «iippr , Onumaiiaj ' Dala p. crav boatswain ' , mala thlrt dm. of Waoal Bd pv ■nlnwui thil hit th Bar i d rou ICTUXB US, i-inin Ton  i n aboard lha J R fj r wounoWl: Tho RTavj «alo ihr roo,, 11r oH h P! ia ' iM I Hon. Only the nam ' or „,, rn , - DnnaH L. Ko.cn. o| Snutl, Om ' nj ' Jx£ % r l f I ■ jf 7,., orln W Red Shore Guns Hit Three U.N. Warships a I i v. — , rp oitrt Kii tOKKO. .,_ .ho, tin .v ro ,„.„, un  l m ih« rt , Dale P ;ra ■ la ' hrf U • .,n X I -I t .no : M ba i ma „Uar th«i i it Ml Ml I We continued to patrol the area of Chongpn. There was no return fire by the enemy until sunset of August 6. On the southern leg of our patrol course, they opened up with approximately 100 rounds. We took hits in both stacks, one on the bow. We returned their fire with our main battery and retired from range of their guns. Thirteen of our crew were hit by shrap- nel, although no one was critically wounded. Ltjg. Donald Keach was the most seriously hit, and we returned at full power to Sasebo for medical aid. Left, the newspaper report of our engagement with the Communist shore batteries. Below, Ltjg Keach, after being seriously wounded by shrapnel from a shell explosion on the open bridge, is ready to be lowered from the ship into a small boat to be taken to the hospital at Yokosuka. Back to Port for Quick Repairs Work begins on the damage suffered by Communist shore batteries to the number two stack Below, picture shows how shell frag- ments pierced the deck. Although rated as superficial ' our damage to the stacks and superstructure took three weeks to repair. We spent the period doing the work that couldn ' t be done at sea. It was also a period of relaxation. Leave parties were sent out to rest camps in the mountains and the rest of the men spent their spare time in more shopping and sightseeing. Rest Camp and More Sightseeing I fr ' t ■ U Upper left, Skinner, Taylor and Barthuli clown before the camera Above, Riley, Stiles, Kology, Schafer, Hynes and Reid take leave at a Japanese rest camp. Below, the Shizura Hotel, one of the rest camps. There was plenty of time for ball games and tours to the top of the hills overlooking the harbor of Sasebo. Camera addicts had more of a chance to get out and get their human interest shots of forlorn babies, women carrying their children on their backs, and the peo- ple working in the terraced rice fields. Not Like Home, But Ships Relaxing at the ship ' s party, Badessa and Sosin- ski find that the Japanese girls are good dancers. Below, the front view of the Cabaret Takarazuka, where the parties were held. c ' Two ship ' s parties were held at the Cabaret Takarazuka in Sasebo. Although not like the local dance hall back in the States, it was the best available in the Far East, and helped keep the morale from sag- ging. The main features of the party were the 12-piece bands and the floor shows. The a I I - J a pa nese bands weren ' t able to read much English, but they could play Ameri- can music in the best Tex Beneke, Stan Kenton or Woodie Herman style. Puppets, dancers and cartoonists made up the floor shows, although some local talent from the ship also filled in when the opportunity presented itself. The parties were a real success and provided the whole crew with a couple of eve- nings of real fun. Party Builds Sagging Morale Upper left, Japanese dancers pjt on the floor show Left, tne captain makes a qjick speech and, above, Brinker and Hill offer protection to one of the waitresses. Last Look at Japan — Back to TF77 After our repairs were completed, we left again to rejoin TF 77. The next two months were spent in anti-submarine exercises off the northern coast of Japan, with liberty in Tokyo and Yokohama and more screening of TF 77. The USS Barton, flag ship for the squadron, was hit by a floating mine during the middle of Sep- tember. Commodore Levin and his staff shifted to the Pierce, while the Barton returned to Sasebo for repairs. With mines becoming more frequent and the threat of Communist air attacks increasing, the last month of operations with the Task Force passed slowly. Our release finally came on October 10th. We proceeded to Sasebo for replenishment and the nec- essary preparations for the 14,000-mile trip back to Norfolk. There was the last-minute shopping and sight- seeing tours and the endless working parties bring- ing aboard fresh and dry provisions. But finally, on October the 14th, the Pierce and the Strong got underway for Singapore, the first leg of the journey home. Upper left, hillbilly music, Japanese style; mid- dle, the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo; and left, the gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. hen Homeward Bound ' WSJ  ' Some of the operations gang pose for a quick shot on the signal bridge, Fitzgerald, McCulligan, Daly, Riley and Williams Left, the Captain and Lt Brouner en the bridge and, below, the sun sets over Korea, but the ship is heading south and homeward-bound United States Ship lin £ Pierce (2)2)753) 10 October 1952 0800- 200 tinder wail lor J inaapore ai directed bit The first stop on the homeward jour- ney was Singapore. The city thrives on its foreign trade, being advantageous as a link between Europe and the Far East. Most of the buildings house im- port-export firms of well-known Euro- pean companies. The British first established Singa- pore as a crown colony, and her influ- ence is the most widespread. The major roads and buildings reflect the rela- tionship, Victoria Hall and Raffles Quay being the most prominent. Above, a view of the harbor from the main landing. Right, Singapore river traffic of junks and small boats deliver their cargoes of rub- ber, tea and trucks. Below, a view of Raffles ' Square, the downtown business district. Singapore has become a melting pot of east and west. A casual observance of the people on the streets reveals the native Malays, Chinese, Japanese, In- dians, Arabs, Spaniards and English- men. Each group has its own quarter of the city, each exhibiting its own customs and religion. The variety of temples was indica- tive of the diversity of population. The Buddist temple, with its 50-foot con- crete statue of Lord Buddha, built by the temple ' s priest, made an impressive sight. The colorful gate to the Hindu temple, a pyramid composed of life- sized figures depicting the life of Bud- dha, the moslem mosque, with towering minarets and onion domes, and the rustic monastery of the tall, bearded, turbaned Sikhs were fascinating. One of Singapore ' s landmarks is the Haw Par Villa and Zoological Gardens, owned by a Chinese multi millionaire. His collection of antique jade as well as the formal Oriental gardens are open to visitors. Above, another view of the |unks and small boats on the Singapore River. Right, a Hin- du temple; below, a view of one of the exhibits at one of the Chinese parks. Singapore ' s night life centers around its huge amusement centers, The New World and The Great World. They are combinations of amusement parks and night clubs, and offer many forms of entertainment. After the hectic sight-seeing and rec- reation of a few days in Singapore, we sailed south with an air of great expec- tation. We were heading for a rendez- vous with Neptunus Rex. The Jolly Roger Flies Again At I 101 on the 25th of Oi tbt USS John R. Piera (DD ' 53)was slowl) hauled down. And hauled high to tht yard arm in her place • ■ ' .. r. Tht • ) Rog( i u as .. fain, Su inging south tht Malaccan Straits into tht Indian Ot t .m , the Pit ret i  ■ ' !. tht equator .;. %rees East longi- .... . During tht approach line, Ac); was little activity other than tht usual ship ' s u ork, or it appeared to tht al- most 100 l ' n )u ■ u c n in In initiated into tht Ancit nt )rdt i But doun m the for- ward Chit ' quarters, latt at night, thert wert secret meeth Shellbacks, schem- ing, planning and Jt i ising nt u torUtrt i for the initiation. On tht 25th of October .ill was quiet on tht bridgt except for the regulated scrape, scrape, scrapt as tht Captain sharpened a pair of barber ' s scissors. Then tht lookout spotted tht equator, a largt black line stretching from horizon to horizon; and rising up out of tht sea was Davej I nes and bis boarding party. All hands Wi to quarters. Dave) Jones was piped aboard, tht Ensign hauled down, the foil) struck .it tht foremast, and tht summons to tht Ancient Order oj tht Deep read. Each o) ui received a summons ,11 J chargt ii! which rt fleeted tht hardships oj years at sea. old heart- lessness was et ident in the punishments to bt wrought. Thert was . includ- ed i i mt rciful det rt 1 1 as to bt I i hh. i., right arm nit off. It was rumored that on one pom sailor ' s summons was tht . . Bou i n Stt a . 7 days .i week. Horrible! All this minor nses as failing I lull Si ci or court- Old 1 S st tht ship ' s party, and null) others far too numerous and salt) dou ii here. I tpiinn perhaps threw a party down below, for it got quite rough up whert wt were. In ,in event, he didn ' t appear topside, so ial until the next Davey Jones Takes Command .■it 0800 the next morning. King Neptune ' s watch was tt. Reliablt Polywogs wert select upon them the hip was relying fot soft pasi .-,.;.• i S i thest all-important duties con- sisted of erving . leadsman, fireroom watch, bou look- out ami Tht coveted position of leadsman was awarded to I Ii ILDHABER. Willit was to weal foul weathei fear, complete with cap and mittens, and was to t.iki soundings upon singing out tht depths loud and clear. II leadline consisted of . string with . ; . on 0. I ' nt form. CO 11 pit held tht caf • out in drt ss n bitt s, (h rumored that ht was • id)i . i ' pit ft i ■ ■ From Pollywog well when suddenly that which the Shellbacks fared most came upon them . . . tht Polywog revolt! The ensuing fray on the fantail Listed but a short time. Tht Polywogs kept bringing up traitors who had at one time or another helped a Shellback. The traitors finally organized and overcame the other Polywogs. Lt|g. Baer keeps a sharp listening watcn for any messages from Davey Jones. He wears his dress white uni- form dress coat for his other duties as Captain ' s orderly for the day. Right, Polywcgs of the Supply and Operations divisions mix it up before the initiation with a fire hose Below, Chief Silvers leads two rebellious Polywogs before the Royal Court for trial And so the Shellbacks icon, but not without losses. Mr. lick teas stowed for the remaining part of the morn- ing in the -43 radar shack and Mr. Berman was thrown in irons. This last was a neat bit of work. Mr. Berman was hai i iulJiJ to a drain pipe in the after head so that he had to sit on tht deck. He stayed in that position for quite .I while, as it turned out. He managed to make evening, chow though, didn ' t he? to Shellback death mart ■ i tht ) .ill appeared will thirls, .m.l with their pants ! ., ' muster was taken i tht Shell- ' .mi. ill for a blood rally. Above, the first step through the initiation, a helping hand that leads the Polywcg to, right, the Royal Judge, Lt. Constant, who had a perfect day on the bench with ALL Guilty ver- dicts Below, the Captain performs the duties of the Royal Barber, insuring that all Polywogs have an inspection haircut proved to be quite lengthy, and ih . ranks of Poly- n i Uir. In somt unexplainable way, .1 up and pointed in tht general din S itl) frou m.l up- 0 and S ked at midships until first and second d Above, Bell, SD3, performs amaz- ing feats of strength before the Royal Court by holding up a five-inch gun barrel. Right, an unknown politician gives the Royal Baby a kiss, ends up with his face covered with grease. From Swats to Garbage-Its All compounded tht chaos by coming over tht boat deck with merciful, but, through tht experiments of Sherman, it another hose. was found that a Polywog could be hit ten times harder This action began to dwindle at tht word that tht without splitting his dungarees, initiation had commenced on the fantail. It was going After surviving the initial blows, the Polywog came to ' in tn full swing now. At first the blows were rather trial. There was little trouble in making tht decisions. Above, Shellbacks lay out the gar- bage chute, the last step in the initi- ation; right, a Polywog gets ready for a ducking in the water tank; below, a new Shellback crawls out of the gar- bage chute Part of the Fun Guilt) ' . After tht trial, tht Polywog paid honia Then, with .1 fact full 1 . treatment from tht Royal i unter with Laml Royal Bathtub for an ordeal Last Handshake on Job Wei Done by water. Silvers greeted the unfortunate on thi other through the garbage-filled target sleeve. And tht men udt of the tub with Ins invention of flashlight batteries that came through that deevt had smiles of triumph on and wire. ( I niadt it all by myself. ) Then Parker, their faces, for they had received that most coveted of Reid ( Benedict Arnold), and company sped the Polywogs titlt . Shellback. The tiny island of Ceylon lies south of India, and is an independent state. Colombo is her capital and largest city. A tour was arranged by the ship to visit the ancient Singhalese capital of Kandy, about 70 miles inland. The bus ride gave us an oppor- tunity to see the multi-colored tropical land- scape. Rich plantations and dense jungles spread everywhere. The natives raise crops of coconuts, bananas, fruits, bamboo and rubber, as well as the tea for which Ceylon is world- famed. On the way, our guide took us through one of the tea factories, where we saw the tea being dried and crudely ground as it has been for hundreds of years. The prominent point of interest in Kandy is the 1500-year-old Temple of the Tooth. This huge temple was built to preserve a sacred Bud- dhist relic: one of the teeth of Lord Buddha. The hotel at which we dined provided us with an after-dinner treat. A group of natives gave an exhibition of ancient ceremonial dances in full costume, with authentic accompaniment on the original instruments of their ancestors. On the return trip, we stopped to view the vast Botanical Gardens, which are maintained by students of agriculture at Ceylon ' s University. Instead of the usual souvenirs, we bought one of Ceylon ' s largest exports — precious stones. Everyone sported at least one star sapphire or cats-eye ring! i a ' 7) W : We sailed into the Persian Gulf to the port of Bahrein, one of the richest oil-producing areas of the world. The city remains much as it has for centuries. The low, whitewashed stucco buildings; men in flowing robes, heavily veiled women, herds of camels being driven across the desert reminded us of scenes from the Arabian Nights. The few foreign automobiles seemed an anachronism among the men astride donkeys. The Royal Navy invited us to use the recrea- tional facilities of the Naval Base located on an oasis near Bahrein. It afforded a pleasant aft- ernoon of baseball and swimming. 9 HIMBHH beer hall was located. Here they served stout, a pastry of their own brand, and a watery solu- tion called orange squeeze. This was a rather popular place for us, for we were not yet used to the salt water in Aden. The water for Aden comes from the hills outside the city and is collected by aquaducts and a reservoir that is said to have been built by the Queen of Sheba. One experience can typify our whole liberty in Aden. Mel Hill ordered a milk shake, steak and eggs. He got his milk shake with goat ' s milk, his steak was goat meat and the eggs were from a Guinea hen. Liberty ended the second night with a chaos of taxi drivers and boatmen shouting after our men that they had not paid for their rides. After a day at sea underway from Bahrein, we arrived in the city of Aden at the foot of the Red Sea. We pulled into our anchorage after exchanging a few suspicious glances with a Russian ship nearby. As in all the foreign ports we entered, the bum boats were alongside several minutes after we anchored, this time with brightly - colored rugs festooning their bows and draping grace- fully off their sterns into the water. These bum boats were a regular floating small stores, with everything from native knives to Colgate ' s tooth paste. Once ashore, you could see the typical Ara- bian town on the hillside, stone houses and a conglomeration of goats, camels, and children, each with its own particular noise and smell. The lower section of the city was predomin- antly British in its influence. Farther to the west was the military establishment, where the The transiting of the Suez Canal took us from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea through Egypt. The journey lasted about eight hours. The canal is quite narrow, allowing only one ship to pass in one direction. As a convoy, our two divisions were given priority passage. Unlike the Panama Canal, the Suez contains no locks, so we did not have to wait to be raised and lowered. The desert stretches away to the horizon on either side — broken occasionally by an isolated cluster of palm trees. Herds of camels could be seen being driven across the desert wastes. We saw British Tommies stationed along the canal protecting Great Britain ' s interest in the Suez area. Britain ' s long mandate on the Suez Canal was evident in the huge monument — a towering split shaft on the west bank — erected in memory of the men who died defending the canal during World War I. At approximately 2100 that night, we steamed past Port Said into the Mediterranean. sell you his watch, or if that didn ' t work, he ' d ask you for a cigarette and let it go at that. At the foot of the city, dominating the harbor, is a great castle built by he Spanish which now serves as city hall and court house. Naples is the center of the cameo trade. A number of the artisans have their shops clustered on the height of the mountain that shelters the city. Across the bay, Vesuvius broods, quietly now. But, deep within, the mountain still rumbles forth its warnings. Pompeii, once the resort center of the ancient Romans, felt the devastation of Vesuvius. Recently NAPOLI! Steaming by the picturesque Isle of Capri, we entered Naples as we had many other ports — in the mists of the morning. After executing the tricky Mediterranean Moor, the liberty party made its way to the beach in some of the local rowboats after considerable hassel as to prices. Once ashore that first day (and every day), there was no shortage of guides. ' ' If the guide couldn ' t take you somewhere, he ' d unearthed, this buried city has remained comparatively intact, with its fountains, houses and baths which were buried under the volcanic ash for centuries. Another neighboring district has become famous in its own way during the last war. Salerno Bay is now considered one of the toughest beachheads of the European war. Ufe ROME TOUR One of the tours available from Naples was to Rome, the Eternal City; which was the capital of the largest empire in the world, and is the capital of the Catholic religion. The old and new stand side by side in Rome. The excavated treasures of ancient Rome stand amid the modern city ' s struc- tures. Monuments and statues are found on every square. Works of Michelangelo, Bernini and Cellini adorn the countless fountains. Temples over 2000 years old still endure, most important of which is the Pantheon, which is still used at a Catholic Church. Its dome is second in size only to the Basilica of St. Peter ' s. We entered the Coliseum and saw where the Christian mar- tyrs died to entertain Roman aristocrats. The crown of the city is the Vatican. The area is completely independent and has its own government. Dominating Vatican City is the Basilica of St. Peter. The actual size of the tremendous structure is not at first apparent because of the perfectly propor- tioned architecture. Aside from being the largest church in the world and having the largest unsupported dome in the world, St. Peter ' s houses the most valuable collection of art and precious gems in the world. The works of the greatest painters and sculptors adorn the church. The highlight of our visit was an audi- ence with Pope Pius XI. His Holiness re- ceived the group of visitors from every part of the world at his winter residence at the Castle Gondolfo, outside Rome. It was a fe fc ■v • - memorable and inspiring event for every- one. GENOA One day of steaming through heavy seas brought us to the maritime city of Genoa, and again, as in Naples, we backed up to our moorings. Genoa, always one of Italy ' s largest sea- ports, established itself by transporting Crusaders to the Holy Land. The city is much like our own large cities. The shopping district offers everything our own do at about the same prices. Just beyond the center of the city is a park where the Unknown Soldier of Italy rests under a massive arch and an eternal flame. Looking through this arch, a large floral display can be seen, the three ships of Columbus, whose home was in Genoa. The four days here went quickly, which was not regretted, for home was getting closer and closer. VILLA FRANCE The 2-day ski party to the Maritime Alps set out early in the morning from the land- ing in 2 buses. Through Nice and into the hill country beyond, they drove. After an hour ' s drive through the French countryside, the bus entered the Alpine country. A nev- er-to-be-forgotten ride up through a deep gorge of red rock brought us up to those majestic snow-covered mountains, the Alps. Those next two days most of us spent sliding down the slopes, in various positions. One frigid night in the unheated hotel there was enough, and it was on odd-looking party that limped off the bus in Nice that second night. A number of the wounded ' took a bit of the local mountain dew to help deaden the pain of the various sprains and bruises, and by the time they reached Nice, they were feeling no pain at all. But, despite all the gripes, most of us were looking forward to that next liberty in Nice. GENOA (Tour to Switzerland) A two-day tour to the Swiss Alps was arranged from Genoa. On the trip, our buses stopped at Milan and, while the ar- rangements for our visas were being made, we visited the points of interest. We saw the Duomo, a Renaissance cathedral in Gothic architecture; the world-famed La Scala Opera House; and viewed the fading Da Vinci masterpiece, The Last Supper. We stayed overnight in the village of Lugano, on the Lake Lugano in the south- ern part of Switzerland. The typical Swiss chalets nestled on the floor of the valley present a beautiful setting, and the con- genial villagers made our brief stay very pleasant. We had the thrilling experience of riding to the top of Mount San Salvador on a cable car. The view of the towering, snow-cov- ered peaks was breath-taking. GIBRALTAR Here, finally, was that long-awaited last port, Gibraltar, the gateway to the Medi- terranean. We steamed past the Rock and slipped into our moorings in the early light. There above us stood that fortress rock that has guarded the entrance to the Mediter- ranean since man learned to sail the open seas. The city itself consists mostly of small houses and narrow streets that find their own way up the side of the mountain. Gibraltar wasn ' t much of a liberty port as far as entertainment goes. As one sea- man aptly put it, That ' s all it is, a rock. No matter where you went in the city, parts of a fortress or defending wall could be found. This whole mountain is actually a fortress itself, being honeycombed with passageways and gun ports Again we noticed the British influence in this city, perhaps more than before, for as you walked through the streets you would see the bobbies and the soldiers that marched in that high-stepping, arm-swing- ing style. And once again we struggled with shillings, pounds and pence. Most of us spent our time in town or took a trip up to the rock which looked out over the strait to Africa across the way. That night, there were few of us who were reluctant to come back to the ship, for this was the last liberty before heading . . . home. ;. • ? Pni Left above, the John R Pierce approaches her berth at the Convoy Escort Piers. First line was over at 1 100, exactly as scheduled Left below, a real welcome home as friends and families wait on the dock and the Grand Canyon. Above, with lines just secured, the full guard welcomes aboard top brass In the foreground, two weeks of mail wait to be brought aboard. United States Sh,p jj,„ f£. „ , (2 2 753) 12 Dec. 1952 ()() 1 1 IooikI slcuhoiird ilde to the dock at C onuou C icort f- i . fforfoiK, ' a. 1120 fiKniil oil leave and aJLibertu artiei °O0oC2 V .KOREA J MIDWAY IS GENOA VILLAFRANCHE Commander Destroyer Squadron Two CAPTAIN R. B. LEVIN, USN STAFF OFFICERS ON BOARD WHILE RETURNING FROM FE LEVIN, R B., Capt , USN ARBOGAST, Floyd L , Lcdr., USNR, Operations VAN GELDER, John H , Lcdr , USN, In Training CONSTANT, Henry L , Lt., USNR, Communications WEISS, Edward J , Lt., USNR, Engineering BYRD, John A., Ltjg , USNR, Medical STANTON, Robert, Ltjg , ChC, USNR, Chaplain £ m • I Ovid Clemens Foote, Jr., Cdr. Commanding Officer Bernard Alpert, Lcdr. Execufive Officer HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS Mayo, R. T.; Frye, L V , McAndrews, T, B.; Hodges, R L .; Brouner A M Rice, C. E. _ V. X  ll OPERATIONS OFFICERS Armstrong, F. W.; Bauer, J.; Brouner, A. M.; Berman, I. T.; Robinson, D. G, GUNNERY OFFICERS Cherrier, H A ; Roth, R M , Frye, L V , Adams, E H ; McNaught, E D ENGINI£RiNG OFFICERS Stoddart, J G , McAndrews, T B , McKinley, R T , Eckert, R M CHIEFS Top row: Greene, E. J.; Weber, E, J.; Mize, E. P.; Webb, B; Rook, A O, McMenimem, R C Bottom row: Norris, D. O , Lambert, G. C, Silvers, W , Whitmire, J. R.; Blow, A.; Russo, J.; Hickman, R. R. p Set A ? -%£ RADIOMEN Top row: Hynes, J .; Gich, M J , Pastor, A. G.; Krietzman, M.; Brasure, J E.; Grady, J. Bottom row: Flack, C. A.; Lezotte, E. A.; Sosinski, D. M.; Areia, J. L.; Davis, C. R.; Blake, C .; Rook, A, O. O DIVISION Top row: Brown, D R ; Eldridge, J M .; Pluso, R ; Hill, M , Olstad, R H ; Slavin, E , J A Fleckenstien Middle row: George, J W , Whyte, R. W.; Gottwald, D ; Curran, L D , Tice, H .; Riley, F ; Wildhaber, J T Bottom row: Curran, J F , Lawler, F. J ; Cook, C F.; Schaffer, G. J ; Strauss, R K , Cuddihv, R W , MacNab, G T ; Nieman, Carl. ifcl h i i.lt QM ' S QUARTERMASTERS Top row: Vaughn, B J , Skae, R R .; Reid, K. D ; Daly, M T ; Diegel, R J ; Boerstler, W C Bottom row: William, E. D ; Stenchever, L A ; Battoglia, P.; Fitzgerald, T J .; Styles, T D , Whitmire, J R 1 SECOND DIVISION Front row: D ' Amico, P.; Sanchez, F.; Hornberg, ? ?; Hayes, D L , Stewart, W E , Allen, J.; Parker, R. L Second row: Taylor, L. D.j Spillane, D. J.; James, R S ; Souza, A N.; Darcy, J P., Daley, R J.; Aicata, D. S.; Starcevich, D. L; Mize, E. P Third row: Smokonich, J. M.; Cheary, L; Langlitz, R. E ; Levine, M ; Cope ' C R ; Dav ' eluy, 6 A.; Smith, J N ; Moticha, F.; Downs, W P. Back row: Jankowski, R, P.; Renner, M E ' Ray R J .; Sti ' vely, J. M.; Heald, C- C; Anderson, R. D.; Kent, R. K , Skorec, J .; Jones, H E  - ' n i k v FIRST DIVISION Front row: Grant V, Cable, C, E, Diehl, C. R; Yardbrough, W. E., Stennerson, C. L; Austin, J. T.; Cozzolino L J Jr.; Warden, J. K.; Mize, E P. Second row: Erickson, D. P.; Levar, T. E; Sposato, E.; Wilkins j ' . T.; Keffer, R. E.; St. George, R.; Rudnicki, S.; Steward, W. R.; Ashby, J F. Third row: Wilson, P P Russell ' D W ■ Gaudet C J.; Morey, E. B.; Murphy, E J ; Spencer, D. V ; Rau, R H.; Hamner, H. A- Cram J. ' f Back row: Ford, D. D.; Stine, H. M.; Garlock, B. G.; Van Ess, W. A.; Hoffman, L. J.j Thomas, R. L ; Miller, J. D.; Hartman, L. R.; Kology, W. S ; Davies, T. R ; Vinelli, M. A. Front row: Greene, J E .; J Middle row: Herbert, A III Back row: Kreske GUNNER ' S MATES Cooper, W M , Brinker, N E , Phillips, J. E ., Vecellio, E J , Crete, N A ; Russo, R R, Fredericks, J H .; Badessa, F. E.; St. Hilaire, R A, Clark, D R ; Cunha! L W , Morris, C. W ; Sleezer, R. R.; Bostick, B.; Thomas, D M ; Freeman, W D s. 4 •3 « § L« ti -tifc Lt. i_j| kt . . 2 FIRE CONTROL TORPEDO GANG Front row: Norris, D O ; Patterson, R E , Aversa, J , Austin, W H , Welliver, E M , Newsome, I Gibbs, G H ; Lambert, G C Middle row: Kennedy, W L , Smith, D G , Goetz, J E , Clark, J R , ' Sleeth, E K , Ganley, T. E , Trickier, G E Back row: Simpson, J G , Wicklme, J P , Hoofer, D L , Mann, G A , Cramer, J W E DIVISION AFTER ENGINE ROOM Top row: Brown, R J.; Jones, R. C; Schell, V. W Bottom row: Szalewski E N .; Coon, L C , Menas, S.; Murray, J. A , Davis, J O S SHIPFITTERS Top row: Moeller, G. D., Gilbert, P. J., Way, S D Bottom row: Vencill, C. H.; Simmons, C. J.; Brandt, C.; Garvis, W. J. AFTER FIRE ROOM Top row: Sherman, J W , Sparks, J ; Lorek, E T ; English, H K , Roch, V , Ornduff, D. R.; Foley, W P Bottom row: Taylor, E J.; Duda, S , Rice, R. A , Cooper, A B , Price, R B ; Springer, D L, Show, G P.; Blow, A J I-. 4M:zjX;: J JffTHj i i , 1 If V i miMi.Ti.TJU FORWARD ENGINE ROOM Top row: Boley, D B ; Nicholson, G R ; Keaney, J ; Blumhoff, J W , Hinds, D E ; Roberts, J A Bottom row: Wiborg, W E ; Papp, F ; Kramer, R ; Miller, R A, Gardner, R W, Pyatt, H S, Hickman, R. R. f . A GANG Top row: Miller, G W .; Brownlee, R. W.; Gannotta, R. G.; Hennen, R L ; Lilly, E. R. Bottom row: Lorenz, L. F.; Blongren, J E.; Varela, A., Gillum, J. P. ' ; Damanti, A. J .; Boettcher, A. J.; Webb, B I I . V TW r ' i FORWARD FIRE ROOM Top row: Stuckenschneider, G. H.; Renz, F. J.; Powell, R. D.; Wright, J- R , Snodgrass L A.; Dill iot, A L Bottom row: Ornduff, R. D.; Ferrell, J B.; Doverspike T L.; Wilcox, J. V.; Jones, J. J.; Giles, A. C; Prestridge, A. B ELECTRICIANS Toy row: Beck, W A , Stuebe, R R ., Zicmba, R N , Shaw, G Bottom row: Allen, B D ; Barthuli, R ; Goernemann, F. J , Skinner, A Y , Daniel, T F , McMenimen, R. C COOKS Top row: Von Horn, H H , Bowen, R F , Silvers, W , Sirico, C A ; Brown, F , Bell, W L Bottom row: Moron, I H , Porter, P. J ; Evans, J C ; Lindsey, L E , Green, F, , S DIVISION Top row: Theiss, J. L: Rozinski, F L; Mathias, W A, Harris, G. B ; Howe, D P.; Smolarz, P , Weber, E J Bottom row: High, W. N.; Spruill, J. S.; Meinicke, W. J ; Hendee, R. G ; Zelk , E V.; Britt, Q. M PURPLE HEART AWARDS Donald L. Keach, ENS, USN Richard W. Brennan, ET3, USN James C. Callais, MM3, USN James J. Jones, BT3, USN Clarence J. Simmons, DC3, USN Donnie D. Ford, SN, USN William R. Fugitt, SN, USN Ernest Sposato, SN, USN Lawrence W. Kreske, SN, USNR John E. Goetz, SA, USN Lawrence R. Hartman, SA, USN Ronald L. Grant, TA, USN Ernest J. Weber, HMC, USN ROSTER OF OFFICERS CALIFORNIA Robert T. McKINLEY, Lieutenant, 5831 Harold Way, Hollywood, California CONNECTICUT Herbert A. CHERRIER, Ensign, 17 Cannon St., Norwalk, Connecticut INDIANA Thomas B. McANDREWS, Lieutenant, 1 135 South Richmond St., Indianapolis, Indiana James G. STODDART, Ens.gn, 7938 Hoh- man Ave., Munster, Indiana KANSAS Charles E. RICE, Ensign, 917 Csage, Man- hattan, Kansas MARYLAND Harold G. MICHAELS, Ensign, 113 Main St., Westport, Maryland NEW JERSEY Richard M ECKERT, Ensign, 109 Meadow- brook Road, North Plainfield, New Jersey NEW YORK Bernard ALPERT, Lieutenant Commander, 145 West 18th St, New York, New York Ivan T. BERMAN, Lieutenant Junior Grade, 475 West 186th St., New York, New York Earl D McNAUGHT, Ensign, 35 Cedar St., Oneonta, New York OHIO Robert J. ECK, Lieutenant Junior Grade, 1493 Olivewood Ave., Lakewood, Ohio Donald G. ROBINSON, Jr., Ensign, 7737 Remington Ave., Montgomery, Ohio PENNSYLVANIA Edward H ADAM, Lieutenant Junior Grade, 3248 Englewood St., Philadelphia, Penn sylvania VIRGINIA Fred W. ARMSTRONG, Ensign, 49 Towana Road, Richmond, Virginia Ovid C. FOOTE, Jr., Commander, 507 Car- lisle Way, Norfolk, Virginia WASHINGTON Joseph BAER, Lieutenant Junior Grade, 106 Maiden Lane, Seattle, Washington WISCONSIN Albert M BROUNER, Lieutenant, 2937 West Wells St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin ROSTER OF CREW ARIZONA Dennis J RYAN, Radarman, 935 Tucson Blvd., Tucson ARKANSAS Noah E BRINKER, Gunner ' s Mate, P.O Box 124, Clarendon Homer E. JONES, Boatswain ' s Mate, 5203 Oak St., Jonesboro David O. NORRIS, Fire Control Chief, P.O Box 88, Chester CALIFORNIA Donald S. ALICATA, Seaman, 1218 South Maryland Ave, Glendale Clarence E. CABLE, Seaman, Burbank Lester CHEARY, Seaman, 300 Pueblo Ave., Modesto Vernon O CCOKE, Steward ' s Mate, Rt 1, Hivkley Charles R. COPE, Seaman, 3761 Torrance Blvd., Torrance Burl W DENNING, Seaman, 3973 6th St, Riverside Ray M. GIPSON, Seaman, 723 East 6th St., Long Beach John L. HAMNER, Seaman, Route 3, Box 154, Chino Melvin R. HILL, Sonarman, Route 4, Box 2090, Modesto Carlos L. LANGLEY, Seaman, 230 West Sycamore, El Segundo Thomas E LE VAR, Seaman, 9715 Eliza- beth Ave., South Gate Ralph T McCALL, Seaman, 6714 Albany St., Huntington Park Jack R. MAYFIELD, Seaman, 5635 Chest- nut, Long Beach Ralph J. RAY, Fireman, 53 Coast Road, Santa Cruz Keith D. REID, Quartermaster, San Simeon Winford E. STEWART, Seaman, 1631 West 51st St., Los Angeles John M STIVELY, Seaman, 801 East Wind- sor, Glendale Martin TORRES, Seaman, 1808 Kemper St., Los Angeles Alfred VARELA, Machinist ' s Mate, North State St., Hemet Donald J. WARGO, Fireman, 515 Potrero Ave., San Francisco Charles L. WILLIAMS, Seaman, Los Angeles, California Walter E, YARBROUGH, Seaman, 1912 Pon- tiac Ave., Bakersfield COLORADO Darrell P. HOWE, Storekeeper, 1828 Pearl St., Boulder Herbert W. JACKSON, Seaman, Route 1, Box 269, Englewood Robert D. KELLER, Fireman, 1012 Main St., Fort Morgan William E NEBEL, Seaman, Route 2, Longmont CONNECTICUT Chiles W BLAKE, Radioman, 136 West St., New Britain Donald A DAVELUY, Seaman, 148 Echo Lake Road, Watertown William J GARVIS Metalsmith, 7 Ave. A, Millstone Road. Waterford Donald L HAYES, Seaman, 83 Dunham St , Norwich Richard R, HEBERT, Gunner ' s Mate, 19 Main St., Goodyear William S KOLOGY Boatswain ' s Mate, Box 125, Stafford Francis J. LAWLFR Sonarman, 265 Hamil- ton St., New Haven Fred H NERICCIO, Seaman, 690 Garden St., Hartford DELAWARE Robert B PRICE Fireman, 101 Race St, Richardson Park, Wilmington FLORIDA Lawler N KIRKLAND, Steward ' s Mate, 1237 North West St , Miami Gordon R NICHOLSON, Fireman, Dunedin Pierce J PORTER Commissaryman, 634 First St , Winterhaven Jack W SHERMAN Boilerman, 1409 East Louisiana Ave , Tampa Earle D WILLIAMS, Ouartermaster, 2531 Arthur St., Hollywood Norman D. WILSON, Personnelman, Route 1, Box 323, Auburndale GEORGIA James W. ROBERTS, Seaman, Ocilla George A. MANN, Torpedoman, R F D 3, Box 1 16, College Park Elias P. MIZE, Chief Boatswain ' s Mate, Route 1, Bowman IDAHO James J NIEMANN, Radarman, Route 6, Nampa ILLINOIS John W. BLUMHOFF, Machinist ' s Mate, 405 East St., Prophetstown Arthur J. BOETTCHER, Eng.neman, 5936 South Kolin, Chicago Lyle D, CURRAN, Sonarman, 537 South Lombard Ave , Oak Park Lawrence F. LORENZ, Machinist ' s Mate, 439 45th Ave., Bellwood Stanley MENAS, Fireman, 2634 Lunt Ave., Chicago Donald G MILLER, Fireman, Tower Hill Gordon W MILLER, Fireman, 1002 Parrish St , Mount Carmel Frank PAPP, Machinist ' s Mate, 1412 South 6th St , Springfield Robert R. STUEBE, Electrician ' s Mate, 30 McEldowney St., Chicago Heights Harry S TICE Electronics Technician, 549 Rose Ave., Des Plames James H. WAITE, Storekeeper, 610 Locust St., Prophetstown Willis E WIBCRG, Fireman, 2507 13th Ave., Moline INDIANA Willie L BELL, Steward ' s Mate, 1704 Penn St., Gary Donald R BROWN, Sonarman, 5201 East North St., Indianapolis Charles T COOK, Radarman, Washington St., South Bend Chnrles R DAVIS, Radioman, 302 South East 5th St., Washington James P. GILLUM, Engineman, Spencer Jack L, HOOD, Seaman, 357 South Nap- panee St., Nappanee Rolland D MILLER, Yeoman, 3205 Smith Ave , Fort Wayne Edward M. SZALEWSKI, Mach mist ' s Mate, IOWA Arnold D CAMPBELL, Electronics Techni- cian, 500 S.W. Gray St., Des Moines Ronald E. KEFFER, Seaman, Route 1, El- liott Roderick K KENT, Seaman, 804 N. 4th Ave., Winterset Vernon W. SCHELL, Fireman, Route 3, Albia Eugene M. WELLIVER, Firecontrol Techni- cian, Route 1, Riceville KANSAS 313 N. Quincv St , l KENTUCKY Frank S ASHBY, Seaman, Sebree William R. FUGITT, Firecontrolm.w MORAN, Commissaryman, Route = • Hopkil Bearl WEBB, Chief Machinists Mate, Route 2 Box I 13, Coral Ridge Paui P. WILSON, Seaman, Parker ' s Lake LOUISIANA Oscar O ' BRIEN, Steward ' s Mate, 597, Guey- dan MASSACHUSETTS John L. AREIA, Teleman, 88 Earle St., New Bedford Donald B BAILEY, Machinists Mate 181 No Mam it , Sharon Louis J. COZZOLINO, Seaman, 134 Com- monwealth Ave, Worcester Richard J. DALEY, Seaman, 60 Edgeworth it , Worcester Eugene H DES ROCHES, Seaman, 10 Wil- son St. N Billenca William P FOLEY, Fireman. 298 Dudley St., Roxbury Camille J. GAUDET, Seaman, 130 Fekon St., Waltham John W GEORGE, Radarman, Maple St., Northboro George H GIBBS, Torpedo Mate. 43A Park St . Haver Hill Vincent S SIEFCAK, Seaman, 16 Harrison St., Qumcy Daniel J SPILLANE, Seaman, 12 Baxendale Ave , Brocton Arthur N SOUZA, Seaman, 172 Pine St., Seekonk Donald A THOMPSON, Seaman, Routj 2, Plymouth St., Middleboro Wilbrod J. TRUDEL, Chief Machinist ' s Mate, 4 Arlington St., Springfield MAINE Douglas W. RUSSELL, Seaman, 19 Irwin St , Kittery An_rew Y. SKINNER, F.reman, 54 BrcaJ- wa South, Portland MARYLAND Warner S BUTT, Machinist ' s Mate, Route 2, Rockv.lle John A FLECKENSTEIN. Seaman, 3110 Vuneau PI., Baltimore George A GREENFIELD, Seaman, Upper Marlboro Russell L PARKER, Boatswain ' s Mate, 529 5 East Ave , Baltimore Ronald E PATTERSON, Firecontrolman, 612 McCaoe St., Baltimore Maurice E RENNER, Seaman, Route I , Thurmont James M SMITH, Seaman, 2203 Riggs Ave , Baltimore James SPARKS, F.reman, 1725 Wilkens Ave. Baltimore MICHIGAN John E. BLOMGREN, Machinist ' s Mate, 1 16 Iron St., Norway James W CARL, Electronics Technician, Richland Lewis C COON, Machinist ' s Mate, Box 465, Royal Oak Frederick B DANIELS, Fireman, Girardin St., Detroit Reynold, J DIEGEL, Quartermaster, 12291- 1 1 Mile Road, Center Line Edward E HINDS. Machinist ' s Mate, 209 16th Ave, Norway Donald J HOEKSEMA, Seaman, 1012 Sigs- bee South East Grand Rapids Edward A LEZOTTE, Radioman, 18821 Huron River Drive, Rockwood I McGILLIVA 15738 Linwood Ave , Detroit Walter ) MEINICKE, Ship ' s So. 629 North Mildred. Dearborn • MITTS, Seaman, 656 West Ver nor, Detroit K MOREY, Seaman, South Shore Mpena Carl W MORRIS, Seaman, 38150 Warren Road, Plymouth Larry R NIVER, Radioman, 8076 East For- rest, 1 Earl J, TAYLOR, Boilerman, 364 Baker Ave., Muskegon Stanley D WAY. Damage Controlman, 1624 9th St., Muskegon WEBER, Chief Hospitalman, 5744 rough Ave , Detroit Ronald WHYTE, Sonarman, 22501 Bensa- min Saint Clair Shores Richard N ZIEMBA. Electrician ' s Mate, 4029 Trenton, Detroit MINNESOTA Robert D ANDERSON, Boatswain ' s Mate, Sherburn James C. CALLAIS, Machinist ' s Mate, Gen- eral Delivery, South Saint Paul Robert W CUDDIHY, Sonarman, 2405 West 4th St., Duluth Daniel P ERICKSON, Seaman, 331 East 26th St . Minneapolis Raloh L. HENNEN, Machinist ' s Mate, Min- neota William A MATHIAS, Hospital Corpsman 1065 Hatch St., Saint Paul MISSISSIPPI James C FITCHER Gunner ' s Mate, 911 N Division St., Biloxi Louie W MULLINS, Seaman, Box 312, Meadville Halbert PATTERSON, Seaman, Terry MISSOURI Flovd H. DRAPER. Fireman Wheaton Will, am D. MITCHELL, Seaman Aldrich Stanley RUDNICKI, Seaman, 3429 N. 11th St., St Louis George H STUCKENSCHNEIDER Fireman, St Elizabeth MONTANA David L STARCFVICH. Seaman, 2225 Cot tonwood St., Butte NEW HAMPSHIRE Bradford B ALLEN, Electrician ' s Mate Goss- ville Robert A ST. HILAIRE, Seaman 250 Cham- plain St., Berlin Theodore C. STYLES, Quartermaster, North- umberland NEW JERSEY Patrick BATTAGLIA, Quart-rmast ' r, 491 South 18th St., Newark Thomas J, FITZGERALD, Quart«rm-st-r, 234 North 18th St , East Orange William D FREEMAN, Seaman, 184 Nrrfh 16th St., East Orange David R GOTTWALD, Sonarman, 3811 Palisade Ave. Union City Melvin KREITZMAN, Teleman, 219 Living- ston Road, Linden Lawrence T. MrCULLIGAN, Radioman, I 1 Cottage St., Bayonne Frank MOTICHA, Ship ' s Serviceman, 25 West Ingraham Ave Trenton Ronald D POWELL, Fireman, 15 Hollywood Ave , East Orange Joseph V ROCH, Fireman, 404 West Bay- view Ave . Pleasantville Griffith SHAW, Electrician ' s Mate, 64 Smith Av Trenton Donald V SPENCER, Seaman, 27 Maple Ave , Madison ■ STENCHEVER, Quart 56 Orchard l.ongbranch Elmer V ZELKO. Disjursing Clerk. 133 Tuxedo Pa . NEW MEXICO . SPRINGER, Boilerman, 2705 Gai- NEW YORK John L ALEiE, Torpcdomai Ladide Ave , Unmi John ALLEN, Seaman, 500 East New York William H. AUSTIN, Firecontrol Technician, 124-02 153rd St., Jamaica Joseph N. AVERSA, Seaman, 1 1 I West 7f_th it., New York John E. BRASURE, Personnelman, 15 N. Helderberg Parkway, ilmgerlands Richard W BRENNAN, Electronics Techni- cian, 263 Davidson Ave., Buffalo Donald R CLAR, Gunner ' s Mate, 34 Belfast St., Bath Jack R. CLARK, Seaman, RD 2, Painted Post John J D ' ALESSANDRO, Seaman, 2517 Amsterdam Ave., New York Michael T. DALY, Quartermaster, 2316 Andrews Ave , New York Joseph W D ' AMICO, 101-39 Jefferts Blvd. New York Patrick D ' AMICO, Seaman, 420 Columbia St., Brooklyn John R. DARCY, Seaman, 23-03 Newtown Ave , Queens Arnold L DILLIOT, Boilerman, Express Highway Grand Island Theodore L DOVERSPIKE, Boilerman, 2105 Union Road, Gardenville George G DUMBACH, Electronics Techni- cian, 6916 66th St., Glendale Edwin ECHEVARRIA, Seaman, 854 Union Ave. New York Harry K. ENGLISH, Boilerman, 1600 S.uth Ave , Rochester Charles A FLACK, Yeoman, 28 Sampsoa Ave., New York Robert J GAINES, Gunner ' s Mate, 20 Em- erson Place, Buffalo Robert G GANNOTTA, Seaman, 400 Henry St., Brooklyn Richard W GARDNER, Fireman, 95 Leroy St., Binghamton Bernard G. GARLOCK, Seaman, 23 Cross- man St., Alexandria Bay Albert C. GILES, Boilerman, Findley Lake John E GOETZ, Seaman, 418 Brook Ave, New York Francis J GOERNEMANN, Electrician ' s V ite 45-12 61st St., Brooklyn Ronald L. GRANT, Steward ' s Mate, 231 West 13th St., New York Wjltcr E. JAEGER, Fireman, Athens Road, Catskill William L. KENNEDY, Firecontrolman, 43 Cedar St., Linderhurst Robert LAPAGLIA, Firecontrolman, 636 Campbell St., Rochester LEVINE, Seaman, 1122 Fox St., New York Bernard J. McSHERRY, Seaman, 462 Prcs pect Ave , Brooklyn Edward J MURPHY, Seaman, 1639 grim Ave , New York Richard P ODRZYKCWSKI, Seaman, 116 South Jay St., Rome Thomas F. PLUSO, Sonarman, 1 6 Main St., Binghamton Huqh J PYATT, Machinist ' s Mate. 564 West 19th St , New York Frederick J RENZ, Boilerman. 66-39-75 Middle Village, New York James A ROBERTS, Firemai Box 228, Nelliston Frank SANCHEZ, Seaman, 746 East 152nd St., New York Charles A. SIRICO, Seaman, 1547 F Lafay- ette St., New York Robert R. SKAE, Seaman, 2868 Heath Ave , New York Eugene R. SLAV1N, Radarman, 40 Wilder Ave., Hoosick Falls Richard R. SLEEZER, Seaman, 8 Third St., Gloversville Paul SMOLARZ, Ship ' s Serviceman, 329 Woodbine St., Brooklyn Donald M. SOSINSKI, 214 Hoover Ave., Kenmore Nicholas STEFANO, Seaman, 1974 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn Richard L. THOMAS, Seaman, 27 Rookwell St., Hornell Gordon E. TRICKLER, Torpedoman ' s Mate, 14 Kendig St., Waterloo NORTH CAROLINA John T. AUSTIN, Seaman, Route 2, Box 202, Hillsboro James L. FARLOW, Boatswain ' s Mate, 1410 Whitsett St., Burlington Donnie D. FORD, Seaman, 519 Warren St., Durham Varnely GRANT, Boatswain ' s Mate, Wesser Ernest J. GREENE, Chief Gunner ' s Mate, R.F.D. 2, Box 314, Kings Mountain General B. HARRIS, Storekeeper, Glade Valley James W HERRING, Quartermaster, 321 Spruce St., Rocky Mount Richard S. JAMES, Seaman, Route 1, Box 612, Rural Hill Luther E. LINDSEY, Steward ' s Mate, Route 1, Box 18, Bricks Jack E. SPRUILL, Ship ' s Serviceman, Colum- bia Billy J. VAUGHN, Quartermaster, 1511 Upland Drive, Greensboro James F WILLIAMS, Commissaryman, R.F.D. 2, Saint Pauls NORTH DAKOTA Arthur BLOW, Chief Boilerman, Grafton Leo J. HOFFMAN, Seaman, 106 8th St., Mandan Donald M. THOMAS, Gunner ' s Mate, Inkster OHIO Robert W. BROWNLEE, Fireman, 63 Grand- view Ave., Struthers Jack W. CRAMER, Torpedoman ' s Mate, 704 West Zimmerman St., Forest Anthony J DAMANTI, Machinist ' s Mate, 1410 Lincoln St, Sandusky Lawrence R. HARTMAN, Seaman, 510 Illi- nois Ave, Maumee Robert F. HELFREY, Boatswain ' s Mate, 890 Haimon Ave., Hamilton Russell A. HUNT, Seaman, Route 84, Madison Robert JANKOWSKI, Seaman, 541 Mettler St., Toledo James J. JONES, Boilerman, 594 Universal Ave., Marion Lawrence W. KRESKE, Seaman, 215 Mercer Place, North East, Warren Edward P. LOREK, Boilerman, 2965 East 39th St., Cleveland Gordon C. MacNAB, Electronics Technician, 516 Wyoming Ave., Cincinnati Roy H. RAU, Seaman, Millbury Roger A. RICE, Fireman, 574 Vi East 5th Ave., Columbus Fred RILEY, Radarman, 208 South B St., Hamilton Lawrence A. SNODGRASS, Boilerman, R.F.D. 2, Jewett OREGON George E. HUDSON, Fireman, Route 9, Box 256, Salem Roy E. LANGLITZ, Seaman, 1263 Main St., Springfield Richard E McMILLEN, Fireman, Route 2, Box 69, Salem John D, PETERSON, Seaman, Sheridan PENNSYLVANIA William C. BOERSTLER, Quartermaster, 1 150 Jackson St., Easton Robert J. BROWN, Fireman, 516 Winesap Ave., Greensburg Edward J. CARPENTER, Seaman, 204 West 1 5th Street, Chester Arnold B. COOPER, Boilerman, 3343 Fran- cisco St., Philadelphia Joseph F. CURRAN, Radarman, 2695 North Potter St., Philadelphia Thomas R. DAVIES, Seaman, 323 Spring St., Scranton Arthur M, DAVIS, Seaman, Lake Arirl Charles R. DIEHL, Seaman, 1146 Broad St., Collingdale Stephen DUDA Boilerman, 1305 Parade St., Erie John M. ELDREDGE, Sonarman, 1 Overhill Road, Upper Darby John H. FREDERICKS, Seaman, 28423 Leethgan St., Philadelphia Thomas E, GANLEY, Seaman, 2911 Breker St, Pittsburgh Michael J. GICH, Radioman, 516 East Race St., Stowe Paul J GILBERT, Pipefitter, Cochrauton Clarence C. HEALD, Seaman, 7 Bradley St., Warren Charles W. HESTER, Seaman, 112 Penn- sylvania Axe., Punxsay John L, HYNES, Radioman, 10 North York Road, Hayboro Rov A MILLER, Fireman, 1153 Penn St., Williamsport Gerald D. MOELLER, Damage Controlman, 542 Heckle Ave., Spring City Alexander G. PASTOR, Radioman, 2008 W Street, Munhall George J. SCHAFFER, Radarman, 2630 Jef- ferson St., Philadelphia Edward T. SCHUMAN, Fireman, 1347 Gil- ham St., Philadelphia Gerald P. SHAW, Boilerman, Rd 1 , Box 66, East Freedom Millard SHURINA, Disbursing Clerk Box 54, Curtisville John G. SIMPSON, Seaman, 322 Wayne Ave., Springfield John SKOREC, Seaman, 2828 Maruine Ave , Scranton Donald G. SMITH, Radioman, 15 Huston St., lowanea William A SOWERS, Ship ' s Cook, R F.D. 5, Box 287, Kittanning James M. SMOKONICH, Seaman, RD 1, Box 273, Nantv Glo William R STEWARD, Seaman, RD, 1, Harbor Creek Richard K. STRAUSS, Radarman, Spring Valley Rd., Temple James L. THEISS, Ship ' s Serviceman 1110 Williams St., New Castle Charles H THOMAS, Yeoman, RD. 1, Grampian Henry H. VAN HORN, Commissaryman, Terrace Drive, Shavertown Ernest J, VECELLIO, Gunner ' s Mate, Lewis Run Michael A. VINELLI, Boatswain ' s Mate, 33 Roberts St., Bradford James P. WICKLINE, Torpedoman, 1515 8th Ave., Beaver Falls RHODE ISLAND Frank E. BADESSA, Gunner ' s Mate, 76 Chester Ave., Providence Norman A. CRETE, Seaman, 80 South Bend St., Pawtucket Anthony C U N H A , Gunner ' s Mate, 209 Grassmere Ave., E. Providence Felix L. ROZINSKI, Ship ' s Serviceman, 73 Well St., Westerly Robert SAINT GEORGE, Seaman, 89 Third St., West Warwick Ernest SPOSATO, Seaman, 22 Pond St., Westerly SOUTH CAROLINA James O DAVIS, Machinist ' s Mate, Route 2, Saluda Donald E. NEWSOME, Torpedoman, 104 Tedder St., Darlington Clarence J. SIMMONS, Damage Controlman, Route 8, Box 543, Charleston TENNESSEE William A. BECK, Jr., Electrician ' s Mate, 943 Maple Ave., Fountain City Bobby BOSTICK, Gunner ' s Mate, 26 Creek St., Nashville Jack G. GRADY, Yeoman, Clarksville High- way, Nashville Wilburn N. HIGH, Ship ' s Serviceman, 2853 Crest Ave., Memphis David R. ORNDUFF, Fireman, 211 C St., Elizabethton Delmar R. ORNDUFF, Fireman, 802 Ash St., Elizabethton TEXAS Clifton J, BRANDT, Pipefitter, Route 2, Box 12, Boerne Joe C. EVANS, Steward, 1701 E. 19th St., Austin John E PHILLIPS, Gunner ' s Mate, 1616 Laredo St , Laredo VERMONT James H CRAM, Seaman, 138 Mam St., Box 174, Springfield VIRGINIA Frank BROWN, Commissaryman, R.F.D. 1, Thaxton William M. COOPER, Gunner ' s Mate, Route 2, Box 328, Portsmouth William P. DOWNS, Seaman, 4501 Hamp- ton Blvd., Norfolk James D. MILLER, Seaman, Box 48, Route 1, Midland James V WILCOX, Boilerman, 7 1 1 W. 27th St. Norfolk James R. WRIGHT, Boilerman, 1021 Ohio St., Waynesboro WASHINGTON Charles L. STENNERSON, Seaman, P.O. Box 447, Othello WEST VIRGINIA John B. FERRELL, Boilerman, Delbarton Edwin R LILLY, Fireman, Shady Springs Fred J. SANDERS, Seaman, 222 Thorn St., Princeton Elvin K SLEETH, Firecontrol Technician, 1 16 Maple Ave., Phililippi Harry M STINE, Seaman, Wardensville William L STINE, Seaman, Wardensville Lowell D. TAYLOR, Boatswain ' s Mate, Route 3, Bluefield WISCONSIN Richard BARTHULI, Electrician ' s Mate, 2222 S. Winchester St., Milwaukee Robert G. HENDEE, Ship ' s Serviceman, 925 Clary St., Beloit Robert KRAMER, Machinist ' s Mate, 2431 Superior St., Madison Ralph H. OLSTAD, Radarman, Route 1, Rosholt Richard R. SCHLOUGH, Seaman, 409 W. Wilson St., Madison William A. VAN ESS, Fireman, 1051 Kel- logg St., Green Bay WYOMING Jerome A. MURRAY, Fireman, 7 1 4 W. 5th St., Cheyenne Cruise Book Staff Robert J. Eck, Ltjg, USNR Melvin Kreitzman, TE3 Noah Brinker, GM2 John Brasurc, PN3 Lawrence Kresge, GM3