Midway (CVA 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Capt. W.W. Crafft Captain William M. Crafft was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was educated at Princeton University, as well as the Uni- versity of Illinois College of Medicine. In 1941, Capt. Crafft voluntarily entered the Navy as a Naval Intern. The doctor has served aboard such ships as the USS Arkansas (BB-33), the USS Nassau (CVE-16), the USS Manila Bay (CVE-61), the USS Randolph (CV-15), the USS Saipan (CVL-48) , and the USS Shangri La (CVA-38). medical DEPARTMENT Throughout this book imaginary cave-men have been invented to show the probable origins of the duties performed by the Midway ' s various divisions. To invent a similar pre-historic physician would be very easy, but it is not necessary. The first real person known in history was not a conqueror or king but an artist and scientist -Im- hotep, physician and chief advisor of an Egyptian King in 3150 B.C. He did so much for Egyptian medicine that later generations worshipped him as the god of knowledge. After the renaissance in Europe, medicine again bloomed until today Doctors daily perform feats that would have been considered miracles twenty years ago. Today, Midway ' s Medical Department is equipped with all the skills of modern medicine to meet any emergency which might arise. And in the fast moving world of carrier air operations this is saying quite a bit. The immaculate sick bay, its operating facilities and laboratory would humble all but the best small town hospitals.

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k n (TOP): Lacey. J. K. ; McKinney, J. S. ; Murray, J. A. ; Osborne. R. L. ; CWO. R. L. Foster: Orrel, M. C. : Schueller, C. A, ; Ving F. W. ; (BOTTOM) : Mize, J. S. ; Sczypiorski, B. J. ; Vetaly. J. A. ; Schepp. G. G. ; Gibson, J. H. : Arnold, W. L. ; Wilson, G. E. foucy. do von have anx RIGHT GUARD

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LTjg. J. T. Hassey H Division Officer While doctors everywhere must be expert in the art of detecting and treating diseases and performing surgical operations of incredible delicacy, the Navy asks more. A doctor in H Divisio n must be able to train his own assistants and indoc- trinate all personnel aboard on personal hygiene. He must be able to handle the mass of paper work inherent in the work of any organization of the size and scope of the Navy. He must be able to work under the added hard- ship of a rolling and vibrating deck. He must be expert in inspecting the ship ' s food and water supply and he must also be on call to provide help to any ship travelling with us which might need emergency assistance. These are some of the duties performed daily by the men of the Medical Department. h; ' - ' S- -.. 1 J TOPi : Tidd. D. ; Harris. B. ; Reynolds. W ; Kompn-y. J. ; Barrinulon, L. : Schumaker. G. ; Inge. W. ; Thrall. A. ; MIDDLE) : Woehrman, N. Lusk. R. ; LT. L. Brown; Capt. W. Crafft ; I.Tjg. J. Hassey; Harrell. G. ; Sidwell. J.: Navarro, P.; Wiggins. A.; iKNEELING): Cook, R. Nix. J. ; Brockmier, U. ; Stewarl, D. ; Love, D. ; Milam, R. ; Demoss, J. ; Vineski, E.