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Olu- Jing has not been a s ular one, nor has there been much of an element oi' d above the normal perils of' the sea, but Unless lv the righting ships could not ha ve carried out support oi' the army locked in combat with Korea in defense oi' the free Ivorld. We have had good times and of' e-1-citement. We ha ve lv ma-fre life easier and ite customers. W an and shared i dence, in as if' mi -188 pect an e pe g th ' th sad orlr plea e ha .ble it in ssi A oi' ac er i rfo eir e e O12 ed san ye SSG s Q' C002 on re o n it PQGCY mis ' OGUJJ' es , and ter batt nt 0 ivin pens ' at s tllr ' i a Q' it sion in on shore in and moments oi' drama and I believe 'vi th success, to for the small ships, our fa vora led winter storms in the Sea of Japa ruising in calm and sllnli t seas. Prove e wisdom, has taken shipmates from us, and, ation, has made us the agent of a life saying ea and has so placed us that we were the instrlln-ent ning to their homes and loved ones a number oi' citizens friendly foreign nation who were the victims of a maritime isaster. Certain oriental cities will probably always remember us for olu- shore leaves and the good times ive had, and on oln- part Ive shall not soon forget the hopsi tali ty Ive enjoyed and the new friends Ive met. As one oi' our officers put it when he was des tached to proceed home and take up his civilian life again, l 'll miss it, but I 'll put on lveight. Over it all looms the story oi' little Penny Nelson and oi' your heartwarming generosity to another hllnan being in trouble. Thi s story will li ve long after our great ship, the MISPILLIOIV, herself' has gone to the graveyard oi' rusty, rvorneout oilers. The Penny Story, better than any other, represents the spirit of this ship' Servi ce. To you all, greetings, and a deepest and most sincere thank you for your magnificent spirit and cooperation -- these are the things which made this voyage success and a happy memory. Sayonara, -ID asus . Munson Ca ain,. 0.S.lvayy IN MEMGRIUM We dedicafe fhis book in memory of a dear friend and former shipmafe, Joseph Scardino, Joseph john Scardino was born in Housfon, Texas on March 13, 1930. He graduated from Sf. Thomas High School in Housfon in June of 1950. He enlisfed in The U.S. Navy on July 17, 1950, and wenf fhrough recruif fraining af fhe Naval Training Cenfer in San Diego. Affer completion of bool fraining and a shorl lime in fransif, Scardino reporfed on board the U.S.S. Mispillion on November 26, 1950. Joe was a friend fo all fhose who knew or mef him. He helped fo make fwo frips fo the Far Easl happy and successful ones. On fhe morning of Wednesday, November 12, 1952, Joseph Scardino was losl af sea while carrying ouf his dulies in fhe service of his counfry. His absence was never complelely accepfed, for he accompanied us fhroughouf lhe enfire cruise in the hearfs of all his buddies. We missed you, Joe . . , an The U.S.S.MlSPH.LIONKAO-7O5,?c1fres1... The MISPILLION refueis fhe BOXER off Korea THE MlSPlLl.lON'S STORY The USS MISPILLION CAO-1051 was built by the Sun- Ship-Building and Dry Dock Company in Chester, Pennsylvania in ac- cordance with specifications approved by the U.S. Navy for the U.S. Maritime Commission. It was then turned over to the Navy at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for conversion to a Fleet Oiler. At five minutes after three o'clock on the afternoon of Decem- ber 29, 1945 the ship was placed in commission. Mrs. Ethel C. Feddeman, wife of the Chief Physician of the Sun Company, was the s onsor at the launching which was to start the Mispillion on her long, 0dventUr0US, Gnd 6XCiTIf19 CGYGGV- P The Mispillion was named for the Mispillion Creek in Delaware in accordance with the traditional Naval Custom of naming Fleet Oilers and tankers after rivers flowing in the continental limits of the United States. Th h' was under the control of the Commandant, Fourth Naval District until January 29, 1946 when she was assigned e s ip to Commander Service Force, Atlantic Fleet, and sent to St. Nicholas Bay, Aruba, Venezuela on March 9th of that year. That ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' h t' I control of Com- trip proved to be the termination of the Mispillion s Atlantic Coast duty, for she then shifted to t e opera iona d S ' F e Pacific Fleet Steamed through the Canal Zone and proceeded to Pearl Harbor in the Territory of Hawaii. man er ervice orc , , , On April 6 1946 the Mispillion sailed for Yokohama, Japan where she first became acquainted with the Far East, and thence K d S' re to Jinsen, Korea, and Tsingtao, China where she acted as station tanker until July 1946. Shanghai, Hong ong, an mgapo f ll th w to Bahrein Arabia in July 1946 the first of many such trips. Shuttle trips between Bahrein and were ports o ca on e ay , , ports in the Philippines and Japan continued until October when the ship sailed again for Shanghai to act as station tanker. ' ' ' ' B h ' A b' nd From January '47 to July '47 the ship resumed the shuttle runs from Japan and the Philippines to a rein, ra ia, a then, after a shipyard overhaul and training period, she sailed again in December 1947 for Yokosuka, Japan and returned to ' ' ' ' ' ' d T k F 38 and sailed for Sydney, Pearl Harbor. Not stopping for long, on the 16th of January 1948 the Mispillion loine as orce Australia. After the tour in Australia, the ship receive station an er y . June 1948 after participating in atomic bomb experiments. On 20 July 1948 the Mispillion sailed from Long Beach and was again assigned to the shuttle duty from Bahrein, Arabia to Guam, Manila, and Yokosuka. The ship returned to the United States for two weeks preparation in Minor Cold Weather Operations which were to begin . . . L On return from Alaska she then entered the Naval Shipyards in San Francisco for overhau Pennant was presented to the Mispillion as an award to the best Fleet Oiler in the Pacific Fleet by P l H b The Mis illion then sailed for Subic Bay Pl there d ' t k dut in the Marshall Islands She sailed for San Francisco in in Alaska in February 1949. The Battle Efficiency Commander Service Forces, Pacific Fleet on August 13, 1949 at ear ar or. p , . ., to be assigned to the Seventh Task Fleet with ports of call in Yokosuka, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and in the Philippine Islands. She remained with the Seventh Fleet until November 1949, and, for the balance of the year and up until April 1950, the ship op- erated from Long Beach, California making lifts' to Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands, with stop-overs in Pearl Harbor. lt was in September of 1950 that the Mispillion answered the United Nations emergency action in Korea. With Sasebo, Japan as its port of refueling, the ship carried on its replenishment operations, carrying her precious cargo of fuel to United Nations vessels at the scene of action on both the Korean coasts. In February of 1951 the Mispillion was called upon to assist the U.S. Seventh Fleet and Formosan Patrol at Keelung, Formosa where she was employed in the professional duties of fueling the United Nations units there as well as promoting good- will with our Chinese allies. After a trip to Hong Kong in March 1951, the Mighty Miss was back in Keelung for a short two-week stay and then f t' 'n the Korean campaign to the Japan-Korea Theater and what is commonly called the line or opera ions: . lt wasn't until June 1951 that the Mispillion received orders to return home. With stop-overs at Guam and Pearl Harbor, the fter a brief overhaul at the Long Beach Naval shipyards, and having participated in the underway training program at San Diego, the ship returned to Sasebo and the line . A much a preciated relief from the hard Korean winter was the Mispillion's trip to Okinawa and Kaohsiung, Formosa in . ,, . . . . P February 1952. Another short stay in Hong Kong in March, and then she was back on the line providing the U.N. ships with ' ' ' ' ' St 1 'd f the replenishment of fuel oil, aviation gasoline, passengers and provisions until August, 1952, and then it was a es: e or Mispillion and her crew. Stopping at Kobe and Yokosuka, Japan, and Pearl Harbor, the ship arrived in Long Beach, California on September 2, 1952. She stayed in the Long Beach-San Diego area only two short months and then sailed once again for the familiar Far East on 10 November 1952. At the conclusion of the present tour, the Mispillion will have spent 30 of the 36 months since the Korean action began, in the Far Eastern area. Since the Korean War broke out in June 1950, the Mispillion has had three commanding officers: Captain Carl F. Still man, Captain James A. Flenniken, and the present commanding officer, Captain Henry G. Munson. Captain Munson is assisted ' ' ' ' ' ' l' d f th bal in his duties by the Executive Officer, Lcdr. John T. Zeigweid. Thirteen departmental officers and 294 en iste men orm e ship arrived in Long Beach on June 25. A ance of the crew. ii li T2 2 1 Y W The aircraff carrier KEARSARGE comes alongside for replenishmenf . . . 2, wa,-I f ix, ', -XD , ' mths .,,. A . - 1 . -,ig , Y xg, .,.., 17 .- , ,,,,.. ,....2.4..-eq--'lr fx as does fhe boffleship MISSOURI , , , 7-1 . . . and the destroyer escorf ULVERT M. MOORE mf . . . l think that l shall never see ' A sight more welcome than a tree, But when between bulkheacls and keel One must run to find his wheel . . . . . . Blackie, '53 ffe Hiutlx ge , , --,,.--,-,.-..,,., ..--d.-.. - 'U 3' OUR CAPTAIN Captain Henry G. Munson started his career in the United States Navy as an enlisted man in 1927. ln June of 1928 he earned an appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated there as a commissioned Ensign' in 1932. Ensign Munson was ordered to the battleship USS Virginia, and then to the supply ship USS Bridge where he received promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade in June 1935. After serving aboard the destroyer USS Ellis from May to De- cember 1936, LTJG Munson was ordered to the Naval Submarine School in New London, Conn. for the submarine training which was to play an important part in his career. Upon graduation from sub school in 1937, he was ordered to the USS Porpoise, the first of the fleet type subs, and served in that ship until ordered to a tour of shore duty at the U.S. Submarine Base at Pearl Harbor, T.H. in June 1939. After being promoted to Lieutenant in January 1940, he served as Executive Officer aboard the USS Sculpin, a late model fleet submarine. January 1942, shortly after the outbreak of World War ll, found LT. Munson as commanding officer of the USS S-38, a small patrol submarine seeing action in the southwest Pacific. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in July and to Commander in October 1942. ln January 1943, Commander Munson was ordered to the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire where he became the commanding officer of the fleet submarine USS Crevalle when it was commissioned in June 1943. ln March 1944 he was ordered to take command of Submarine Relief Crew No. 1 based in Perth, West Australia, and three months later ig was back to the briny deep as commanding officer of the submarine USS Rasher. After serving first as head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, and then as Officer in Charge of the U.S. Naval Submarine School in New London, Conn. until November 1946, he was ordered to command Submarine Division .71 where he super- vised the first actual guided missile firings from submarines. ln January 1948, he resumed his destroyer duties as commandin officer of the USS Myles C. Fox, a radar picket destroyer operating with Task Force 38 in the West Pacific. g ln April 1949 Commander Munson was ordered to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Annapolis, Maryland for a co of instruction in advanced science, and then transferred to the California lnstitute of Technology at Pasadena in June 1950 Ugse ating from that school with the degree of Master of Science in Physics in June 1952. ln January 1951, while attendin tli gg, ij- ornia Institute of Technology, he was promoted to the rank of Captain. 9 e GM' Captain Munson assumed command of the USS Mispillion in August 1952, and served as ou 1' duty in Japan-Korean waters until he was relieved in July 1953. r Old Mon for G fun four of Sivgrrr tif if ' ' Mfg 4fU-5i. .1-Jo',s'.- -,011- fs'4'? . ,,1,f I qaxtgig ,cf 4, V ,. Us-MV I - 9 .'-'U'1fi'.-'V-XZ' '721' 'Y V ifsfs-ff We 1-.. Zj?y'5ifmfvziP - f. ' :'2. eszwrsr sz. f- r Q, yuf?rgfi4 ' fi - ' ' 5 ifffifiiefw 'ffffifhfiifr ' We , ,I vgfczvbx ,135 . . , , . 7 y ,sy-qw! A I se. W-.47 W- wrfff if Q vw-v 5+ ww www' .4s. .,,Z2Z'Z..,, fy ijafq Z. .WN wx Arek 'ff ,1 f f Ty! ,. , L,,. I-1:4241 OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICER Our Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander John Taylor Ziegweid, was born October 26, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. His parents, Anton B. and Julia T. Ziegweid, later moved to Hinsdale, Illinois, where John attended Hinsdale High School. After his high school graduation, Mr. Ziegweid attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree there in 1938. He went on to further his education at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachuttes, and then at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Throughout his college life, Mr. Ziegweid was active in basketball, boxing, and golf. For the most part, Mr.gZiegweid's family have been Army men. His great-grandfather, Colonel William Nigh, U.S. Army served on General Sherman's staff, and his brother, Julian A. Ziegweid, was an infantry officer seeing action in numerous cam- paigns in the Pacific during World War II. Fortunately for us, however, Mr. Ziegweid chose a Naval career and commenced by enlisting in the Naval Reserve in 1940. A year later, in 1941, he was commissioned Ensign in the Reserve, with promotions to the ranks of Lieutenant fiunior grade? and Lieutenant coming in the suceeding two years. Mr. Ziegweid was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Reserve in October, 1945, and received a similar commission in the regular Navy in 1946. During World War ll, Mr. Ziegweid served aboard mine-sweepers from 1941 to 1943, and then as Assistant Harbor Defense and Operations Officer in New Caledonia from 1943 to 1945. In 1945 Lcdr. Ziegweid was Operations Duty Officer for the Southern California Sector of the Western Sea Frontier. From 1946 to the time he came aboard the Mispillion as Executive Officer, he worked on various Intelligence assignments in the United States and Europe. His Naval duties have earned him the following campaign and service medals: American Defense, American Theater, Pacific Theater, World War ll Victory, China Ser- vice iextendedif United Nations, Korean Defense and the Navy Occupation medal. Mr. Ziegweid is a member of the Harvard Club of Chicago, Knights of Columbus, Nazareth Council, Illinois, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Alpha Delta, and Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Ziegweid's wife the former Barbara Fahnauer, and theirlfive-year old son, John Anton, reside in National City, California. -fur MR. GALLAWAY Whenever l.t. John Elliot Galloway buys gifts for his daugh- ters, he must buy two exoct duplicates - for Kay and Fran are twins that were delivered to Mr. Galloway via radio dispatch during our last For Eastern cruise. Also at home with Mrs. Gallawoy in Wake Forest, North Carolina, are two sons, Jeff and Charlie. The proud Pappa is First Lieutenant aboard the Mispillion. The Colonel is a graduate of Wake Forest College V421 and received his masters degree from Columbia University in New York. Mr. Gallaway entered Naval service as an ap- prentice seaman early in l942, and became an officer in June T944. ln addition to being our First Lieutenant, the Colonel is also our Gunnery Officer and our Senior Watch Officer. MR. FLITTON Our Navigator and Operations Officer, l.t. Charles Neville Flitton ll entered the Naval Reserve Officer's Training Program at the University of California at Los Angeles and received his commission upon graduation in l945. C.N. spends many sleepless nights computing the courses that accurately carry the Mispillion across endless tracts of water to her destination. Mrs. Flitton and son, Charles N. Ill, live in Salem, Oregon. Navi- gating being lust one of his duties, Mr. Flitton also must oversee all the ship's operations and handle the administrative prob- lems of the Operations Department. MR. MATTHEWS l.t. Allan Francis Matthews was the ship's Engineerinc Officer until April 27, 1953. Mr. Matthews, a graduate of thc U.S. Maritime Academy Cclass of '44J first came aboard the Miss in June of l95l. Mattie was born in San Bernardino, California, but moved to the East Coast early in his life to make Stuart, Florida his hometown. For the ladies-when Mr. Matthews left the ship, he was a most eligible bachelor! . . . .i..., es..f l.l1.L1--M MR. BEHM Our new Engineerin Officer, Lt. ' obtained his bachelor ofgscience degree5hlhMbr?rl:nZhdBEi1m1'.hi Engineering at the California Maritime Academy on Jo ec rica 1942. His wife and three daughters, Judith Lynn Sh nuarl 0, leen, and Lucinda Sydney, live in Walnut Creek ,Cali:lbT'r:1ia GT- Chief Engineer, Mr. Behm is responsible ' - ' S all the ships equipment from the huge fifrrbihhei ogggfhons of diesel engines to the smallest resistor in a radio r gs' and must ensure that the Mispillion constantly has ecelzgeri He supply of electricity, steam, heat, fresh wager an do equate many utilities that are necessary in running a largen shrzll ate Behm is the man who makes us go , p' W .ails l if ' Ji MR. CORRADI New Year's Day, 1953 found James A. Corrodi sporting a brand new silver bar on his collar, significant of his newly obtained rank of Lieutenant Ciunior gradej. Jim received his original commission as Ensign when he graduated from Cornell University in June l95l. He's single and hails from Summit, New Jersey. Mr. C carries a burden of responsibilities as Com- munications Officer on the Mighty Miss . He is top man on the Crypto Board and is responsible for all the security that goes along with military communications. Mr. C is also our O Division Officer and the Assistant Operations Officer. i MR. LEAKE Obtaining his bachelor of science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Kansas University in l95l, Lt ligl William Dean Leake then attended Officer Candidate School at Newport, Rhode Island. The following November he received his commission as Ensign in the U.S. Navy and proceeded to report aboard the Mispillion for duty. Mr. I.eake's first shipboard duty was that of Cargo Officer, but later he was transferred into the Operations Department where he became the Assistant Communications Officer and the Special Services Officer. f'Willy is single and comes from Kansas City,Missouri. 'K cd' fr. , 4, W- -1 .vt .Qt-f,.4 ,t:. if .. . MR. HURTUBISE Serving a three-year enlistment Qfrom '43 to 'Abi l.t figj Julian Paul Hurtubise became a commissioned Ensign in l947. He is a graduate of Miami University and obtaind his master's degree at the University of Minnesota. Mrs. Hurtubise and daughter Lisa Maria have residence in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. H , being head of the supply department, is general acquisitioner for the A0-l05. As Disbursing Officer, he's the fellow that pays us - and later, takes it away . . . A 1fwe.c i rg Q i . c- . sbs MR. NEIDER The S Division Officer, Ensign John David Neider, entered the Navy upon graduation from the University of Kansas in June 1952. Dave is a Midwesterner, hailing from Lawrence, Kansas. His duties include being Assistant Supply and Disbursing Officer. During this cruise, Dave remained a bachelor . . . tt ' Y 'i 'L' if i WW1 'sf'1-----w- .. ..- , - .. . .. .- ,. , .J , , , . , - ' - '- - ..,. ,. 1,irg-as--tlmirssvfqri-1776-'V rvcwasz.-'rmvi-afar-1-Q-a'me::r.:.uw :'rr1lmNfx:'vl' 'enrree-ff vw- 1-f--ypqnqpqwev,-, :riff 1 .1-nvvwvvrv 4, u . tsucn :mr nf-, ,s-.nn-ww-vu-ru: - Nr L avec: MR. NEWMAN .From the Heart O' the Southland , New Orleans, comes Ensign Willard Randolph Newman, our 2nd Division Officer. Randy is single and entered the Naval service after graduating from Tulane University in .lune 1952. Additional duties include Assistant Gunnery Officer, Assistant to the First Lieutenant, and . . . Sack Expert . . ww-. 3 U MR. WILLIFORD Ensign Lawrence Harding Williford is a graduate of North- western University in Evanston, Illinois. Mr'. Williford received his commission in September 1952 after graduation from Officer's Candidate School in Newport, Rhode lsland. He is an assistant to the Communications Officer aboard the Mispillion and is a member of the Crypto board. Larry is single and is at home in Sacremento, California. -. fl, MR. MCWEE Ensign James Morton McWee graduated from the University of California after receiving his bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering in 1952. He received his commission in the Navy after completing Officer's Candidate School in Newport, Rhode lsland. Jim, a resident of Los Angeles, is single at present, but says he is engaged to a wonderful girl . Aboard the Mispillion he is Assistant Engineering Officer, Cargo Officer, and Repair Division Officer. Editnrs note: He's no longer single! 1 MR. KASH Entering the Naval service as a reserve Seaman Recruit, En- sign Phillip Kash received his commission in June 1952 after completing the Reserve Officer's Candidate Training Program. He attended Los Angeles City College, the Los Angeles State College to obtain his bachlor of arts degree in the winter of 1952. Mr Kash is the Assistant Gunnery Officer and the F Divigigri Officer. His wife and son, Jeffrey, reside in Los Angeles. l i N., Y Y 'i an 1 W-Yiwu-w., if AVAA I c MR. TANSEY lf you have any question about the Navy, see Chief Boat- swain James B. Tansey. Born in Monroe County, illinois, the Bos'n started his Naval career in April l93i. He relieved ChBos'n Waits as Ship's 8os'n in April '53 and is directly responsible for all the diversified deck operations of the Mispillion. Mr. Tansey and his wife are residents of Long Beach, California. MR. RAISON MR. LUNNING A family man, Chief Machinist Marshall Theodore Lunning boasts of two charming daughters and a pair of boistrous boys back home in Bremerton, Washington. Mr. Lunning started his Naval career as an Apprentice Seaman in 1936. He steadily climbed the Navy's ladder of success to become the Mispillion's Main Propulsion Officer - also M Division Officer and Spare Parts Officer. 1 MR. WAITS A Californian and graduate of the University of California, A sailor from Florida, Chief Bos'n Waits rode herd on the Ensign Robert Railson was an assistant to the Communications deck forces until he was relieved by our new Ship's Bos'n Officer before being transferred to the Naval Communications Mr. Tansey. Station in Guam. The officers turn to at dinner time i ' 4 2 and relax in the evenings. ,3 , X x J v' 'Q ,f' G sc , , . , o .7 THE WARDROOM is one of the most important spaces in Officer's Country . This is where the officers gather thrice daily to indulge in the universal custom of eating. In the evenings and after working hours they read, play games, or iust loaf and shoot the breeze here before retiring to the privacy of their state- raoms. The wardroom is also the scene of critiques and court martials, and serves as a battle dressing sta- tion and emergency operating room. H c . ,, rf' V- I mm'l W SM XWifi:1?hiiH 1'lBAY'l'. 'Uhr UW. . . . Our hafs go off fo fhe Wheelchair Men . Their only fhoughf is fo ship again. As they go on from day to clay, They dream about refiremenf with pay . . . . . Blackie, '53 fl- f 9 ,f:'Z1' fe- ' ' if-'J , ' 'lf iiiffi 'f ,V lv 'Z I - F5411 ,l L i UWM l3'Ef3ffI72 l iz? P ,f 2-. Elf- ff.-L. ?7:-35 'L hifi?-, f up 'L if -fi' 'BV 1 G-1-Le.-1 ? ' N, ' F. '5 --T' ,V s-T: f J ig-s? Li-: 4 Q a 1- 55114 gh - f' 45 s a 'SPJTA -2 .- - -gt - - - A233 Q- 9, --ja 1 ?7 : ,. a.. s Y, ', AZ' ' 5 '1' ' uf 'Rf f-12 E. The Chiefs. Front row: Kouns, MEC, Timewell, FPCA CTD, McGraw, BMCA CTP, Fairchild, BMGC, Galvin, QMCACTD. Center row: Taylor, GMC, Dye, QMCA lTl, Warlick, BTGC, Glare, EMC, Rasberry, MMC, Casey, MMC. Back row: Nelson, HMC, Burton, DCCA KTJ, Davis, CSC, Howard, BTC, Potter, MMC, Benn, SDC, Hanson, HMC. CHIEFS IN GENERAL Career men from way back , our Chiefs have struggled up the ladder of success to obtain the highest non-commissioned grade offered by the Navy. These Sea-dogs and Salts supervise the work and training of the enlisted men in their divisions and act as the link in the chain of command between the ofticers and white hats . Several of the OId Gentlemen are rounding out those last few golden years before entering into the serenity of the Navy's retirement plan. Y I V H F- vw ,... . W.. ...,-..v, ,, ........i t 'P ll .-. WQY' With a punch of a key, or a twist of a knob The Bridge-Gang boys all do their job. They're on their stations day and night To make sure that the ship's run right . . . . . . Blackie, '53 AS MW ,fffe iuifi 6- Q f ' ' -K H ff ' f ,JH , Q11 g f'f ' , fi f XL lj it 1' ' t Z, swf, IM if it , f -,Y -W , F 'f-551 543+ 3 ' 'Eu :J ' 4' 2 s r 2 I E kr , ,f,,r, H l if z n V , V, ,ya y f K, XX 5 l ' j ' X I f xl, Q K .1 I ' 4 I T 1 5 Q- r l f x Q. ' ., Left to right. Back row: Mac Donald, Olsen, Skinner, Bryant, Dillihoy, Sandoval, Smith, Sherman, Winters, Rooney, Finotti, Sum marell, Scott, McBride, Parry. Middle row: Feauto, Douglas, Tyre , ye, . , . , . , . , Front row: Ruff, Watson, Kroon, Swink, Eeker, Knife, Beckenrizlge, Wright, Keefe, Reiman, Snyder. ll D Mr Corradi Mr Flitton Mr Leoke Mr Williford Galvin, Larkin, Sidwell, Gilbert THE BRIDGE GANG The personnel of the Operations Division l Bridge Gang l man the various nerve centers of the Mispillion. They handle the administration, communications, and operations of one of the fin est ships in the fleet. All men of the O Division are highly trained and hold billets requiring both skill and heavy burdens of responsibility. S . PM . K I , K XX 0 A-. 1 - r l The eyes of the ship, these Radarmen can spot objects on the surface or in the air at distances far greater than the normal range of vision. The Scopescanners can gaze into their crystal ball and spot an object many miles away either day or night, in all kinds of weather. They handle combat and tactical operations and communications and assist the Navigator and the Officer of the Deck in various ship's maneuvers. With their plotting board they can determine the course, speed, and closest point of approach of a ship or aircraft before their whereabouts can be disclosed by the naked eye! . . . Standing: Winters, Sherman, Larkin Kroon, Rooney, Bryant, Gilbert. Kneeling: Wright, Keefe, McBride. Kroon plots maneuvers while Bryant receives a message over the combat tactical net. x . fi Winters picks up pointers on operating the surface rch radar from Larkin. 1 RCGVI DY9, G0lVlI'1, Hadley, Scott. Front: Watts. Feauto, Finotti, Douglas. THE QUARTERMASTER GANG Expert helmsmen and masters in the art of visual signalling, our Skivvy-wavers are equally adept at the wheel and with the flags. They keep up the deck log, an accurate accounting of all happenings on board ship. They use the sextant, quadrant, parallel rules, loran alidad, three arm protractors, and other devices in celestial and electronic navigation. They operate a miniature shipboard weather station determin- ing wind velocity and direction, visibility and sky conditions, and sea and swell conditions. They also keep a record of the outside temperature, the temperature of the sea water, and the barometric pressure. The Quartermasters are in charge of the ship's many clocks, and keep us on time all the time. Their cleaning spaces include the charthouse, the wheelhouse, and the signal bridge. 4, ng 'H Feauto shoots the sun. Tyrell works the signal light. Q pm . gy:-'fn i i Sandoval, Lowe, and Sidwell. . Their rate says they are Telemen , to us, they're mailmen - that is, of course, when there is mail! ln addition to rendering full postal services for the Mighty Miss , they also pass and receive regu- lar and registered mail from the ships we replenish. Other professional requirements in their rating de- mand a working knowledge of teletype operation and maintenance, and general communications proce- dure, so the telemen are quite often found in the radio shack learning by practical experience and practicing what they have learned l l 5 l if L 1 2 L 5 l l i l l S 4 X t 1 11 l Ready for a mail run . 2 S ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS Electronics Technicians is the important sounding name given to these Tube-Testers . Actually, though, these Spark-Mechanics must keep all the varied elec- tronics gear on the Mispillion working in peak perform- ance. They stand no watches , but are always on the alert and watching for signs of faulty equipment. They have the tools, meters, test equipment, and spare parts to do everything to ailing gear, except the actual con- struction of a new set. The E.T's must continually read the latest radio and electronics bulletins land science fiction mogazinesl in order to keep abreast of their ever-changing field. Testing a can Trouble shooting . -.- . V N . .. .t v r.x..x,:.,4:,,..:r:::?.2?7 ' ' ,..-..,....4.nwa- . . My Standing, Twedell, Smith, B.L., Ruff, Reiman, Lehr Kneeling: Snyder, Weigle, Summarell Operating the ship's Communications Center keeps these Dit-Jockeys on the ball at all times. Through their efforts and skill, the Mispillion maintains rapid communications with the entire Naval organi- zation throughout the world. By becoming familiar with the different parts of the ship, and by knowing where the different officers and men hang out , they are able to effect almost immediate internal rout- ing of messages addressed to the ship. Their typing skill is utilized in operating the teletype machines which are used for inter-ship communications as well as the receiving of press news. Our Radiomen know how to tune and make minor repairs to all of their many receivers and transmitters. Their ability to send and receive the International Morse code at high speeds makes our radio gang outstanding. For morale pur- poses, they tune in select radio programs and play records for the crew over a speaker system that runs through the ship. Since the radio shack is busy twenty-four hours a day, an important feature is that there is always a fresh pot of hot, black, Navy joe available. Copying a rough signal World-wide communicators s Olsen and Breckenridge. THE YEOMEN Under the supervision of the Executive Officer, the Yeomen and Personnelmen carry out all of the Mighty Miss's admin- istrative business and correspondence. The Yo-Yo's keep an accurate file of all official letters, papers, records, and pertinent publications to ensure that our ship's administrative department is efficient and up to date. These Typewriter Titans record all iudicial proceedings and act as secretaries for all critiques, conferences, and meetings of any significance. They maintain an accurate personal history of each individual officer and crew member, and are largely responsible for each change of duty that is acquired lon the Mispillion. During replenishment operations, receive, endorse orders for, and effect the final transfers for hun- dreds of passenger personnel. Another duty is the Plan of the Day which, under direction of the Executive Officer, is pub- lished each evening to give the crew a general outline of the next day's proceedings. The life of a Yo-Yo is very hard on typewriters, coffee cups, chairs, and posteriors. .?iG-Q ff' Breckenridge, Olie , and Skinny prove that three heads are better than one in composing official letters, while Mac frightl turns to with Mike Hamner's latest on the cargo deck. - 1 ,a...4.gun..g.iws..,,.s-..-..f-.s.-.-..:,.,...-f,-H-....., . . Q'-v---Y - Left to right: MacDonald Skinner, It -,T L',, ,. '. . . Whether cleaning a gun or setting a sight, The Guns and their Techs do their iobs iust right To make sure that whenever the GQ alarm rings, The enemy will get a big BANG! out of things . . . . . . Blackie, '53 ,-- 'r r' Zflie-f ifflifi- ' .i ffl x X f' 1 4. . ,. N jyb 7 we fi?-f L ' ---' - ' , , T' fri- ,if -1g'4', Y l --E-' - cr ai ' 4 M40 s :T .ff-fe-2-'ri f ee'-fffi-22 .:- V3.- -fl. .,.-- .,, - A - ia? f- .. -' fl ll H ii Ar.L-1:z:,:i- Lf .--. W A -4:-New ---.w-f.1.......,...,. .M , i , Y , ' ' J..- W, ,M KN Left to right. Back row: Worthy, Hipsher, Wellman, Riley, Lambert, Jeffery, lvicevic, Thein Front row: Henthorne, Dell, Taylor, Mr. Galloway, Shields, McDaniel, Gosnell Kneeling: Matlock, Harr THE F DlVl,SlON The Gunner's Mates and Fire Control Technicians of the F Division keep the fighting teeth of the Mispillion well sharpened and ready to draw blood if the situation necessitates. The Guns keep our weapons ready and work- ing at all times, while the Techs make sure they will fire effectively and accurately. ,Ev 1 v- fins. l. V ,. in-..,1. Zi if V611 iii- 5' wmv -35, ss, V '+-1-..c,,,,,,-wh www Back row: Matlock, Gosnell, Wellman, Skelton, Thein, McDaniel, lvicevic, Henthorne, Lambert, Hipsher. Front. row: Tarver, Shields, Dell, Mr. Galloway, Taylor, Jeffery, Harr. The primary duties of the Gunner's Mates are the maintenance of all guns and the training of General Quarters gun crews. This includes the instruction and ' 'f 'Y by the Guns'. The Gunner's Mates are in charge of all pyrotechnics, including Very's pistols, flares, and smoke bombs, for the ship and her boats. They handle the stow- age of ammunition in the ship's three magazines and four ready-service rooms. They must check the daily temperature in all ammo-stowage spaces, and must make weekly test of the sprinkling systems and powder samples. During replenishment operations, the Gunner's Mates supervise the high-line operations and man the line-throwing gun. 1 ,fm 1 54,y:zi4 enforcement 'of all safety precautions governing the handling of guns and ammunition. The thirteen gun mounts on the Mispillion and all the 45's , M-l's , BAR's , and Thompson submachine guns in her armory are kept dirt and rust free and in perfect working order V i l x T. -, 4- Q f 5 wif-.ki V1 .0 Q R gr WIN! 4f'fz.2i,QLqm, ' -P V' ff., Riley, Terry, and Worthy. l l l 'SQ T i fl. 1- , , 27 I ,x':AhV l l Checking the sight on a director-control 'ff'w3,'iT'g 1 f-hw .2-M, XJ' W, i Top notch technicians, our Ft's must perform a wide range of tasks to insure that our fire power can be used to the best advantage with peak efficiency and accuracy. They are responsible for the alignment of all guns, which includes bore sight- ing and the adiustment of the sights. The Mark 14 and Mark T2 pneumatic sights, together with the compressors and lines are theirs to play with. The Ft's maintain the director controls and make sure that they are in perfect synchronization with the power drives that point and train the 40mm. mounts. The Techs are whizes at figuring ballistics, and operate our fire control radar that zeros the big guns in on the tar- get. They also operate the optical range finder when targets are within visual range. Their cleaning spaces include the 52 director-control shack, the port and starboard fire- control shocks, and all director-con- trol stations. 'fww' f -if 4 W, 'Q' , x ' .,. N.. - . 1 ' -x. N' sur 'C N 'i'.5If! ' ,we G., f f . W , .. - fn! .gs,.M.u E.vlyw , Q ,gg V j I -' L ., ,h , . .s .. , we I .,,.,.vQ.,i. 1, A W gpwmw ll I A Civilian s life is full of strife And fret and toil and hurry, But if he'd change his rate to Bosn's Mate, He'd never have to worry! . . . . . . Blackie, '43 'S- tream-4' f-::-' ...ra 5- if r--I A55 V if S I First Division. Front row: Smith, C. H., Guilbeau, Morgan, O'Neil, Jenks, Novak, Rogers, Parsons. Second row: Galbraith, Mueller, Mr. Galloway, Griffiths, McGraw, Mr. Kash, Light, Benford, Norwood, Simpson, Price, Zimmerman. Third row: Moseley, Inman, Hepner, Trawick, Burroughs, Smith, H. L., Flood, Sutton, Moniord, Webster, Vavrinek. Back row: Kallam, Schirpik, McWilliams, Matson, Woods,W. L., lngram. gill Q an Q'-Q v , - il I , V -59 a s - 5 ,,,, , . i i iii , ifrff iff 'i' . ,, l , 'V E K, f.f ri ' f 1, - , tll' y , ' ' Q f' 'f' I in ' 4 1 f- L it xiii 3 Jms 5 ,Vg all L Y Second Division. Front row: Cates, Hodges, Laris, Greenslit, Smith, L. E., Costanzo, McGuire Babbitt Entwisle L Second row: Kervin, Olsen, Reese Almaraz, Bardenhagen, Mr. Newman, Mr. Galloway, Vleminckx Wendler Gillarsgni Third row: Sullivan, Welker, Rook, Kidd, Prosise, Oliver, Wright, J. K , McCorkle Rudder, Jones I Ste hen I esplei Back row: Frost, Amos. Soarks, Hawkins, Webb, Fav, Briaas, B. K., Da-vis, D. L. I I p 5' Preparing to lower a man in a 'bosn's chair over the side to fight rust is iust routine work for the deck seamen -mann-1 ,,,,, a we W 'stiff' The deck divisions are responsible forthe maintenance of all the blocks and tackle. 1-. cast, Q3 .Q an ,X sf'-. ,sv 7' ,.- f 4. ..x NA W ,- rg XX MX' at ipping and scraping poinf is por! of fhe never-ending work of deck mainlenonce. W' I mx, ,P MY' -N Ufg, r, ,A 5 'V Knofs, fhe soilor's friends. .vqngmk-,.fM.,,Q.,w A ..., W..-qv wf El? Paint, mixed in the paint-locker, is issued to all those who need it. -garages. Proper application of paint over rust-free areas is important in the preservation of our steel hull. v i x i K 5 I l 1 I i i I 3 1 1 5 5 i , The deck divisions break-down fhe fueling sfofions . . 1 I l 1 i l F , J -,vw,wW,,,fg,,m , 'P Us A fs f 'ap- ....., X 5 NSI i Q i sf X 5' i ia X -X I i X, z ff . i 4 L P - 4- w i F X M f ? i g 5 , Q 5 i x . r '-I F ,i 1 I is A . . . and sfow fhe hose. N V Y i Lb X fi ................, .::.5..Y- . AML, , H . , V ..Y,.Ai4,,,.-,....... f -,...,,, ....-.,,,,, ..M....,..f-,..................'---V - ---ev.-Q-4.. 1 Q Ti e y R 3 fb , , All rusf must go. Yes, ALL rusf! 1313 The men in the Deck Divisions stand the bulk of the look-out and helmsman watches when the ship is underway, and provide sentry and security watches, and a quarterdeck watch consisting of on enlisted Officer of the Deck, the Boatswain Mate of the Watch, and messenger in port. These watches ore a time honored necessity of sea-going ves- sels, and have a colorful history dating back to the time of the first explorations in maritime transpor- tation. J Ht, 'l 1 41 I V , s.4..m.g . c . X VV 1,-. 6' lm. J' N I3 '10 , Q M 3 ' .A li Q 1 s , W A , x v ix'-'Q 4.11 , '!-'gm 5 ' f D t ,Q -' ' 3 3 51' 'LM 5 1 V I -I W l E QVNQ K X .I-gi. -N E qt ' '.,','1'e, Q X 'WL . in-and WUI? , , K i 1 'af' A l . . ,-me-. f, 1. U . g g I y , Q11 9' A .gr A , ,y a I Y N. M cw? A , . I Q f ,M r' - y 9 9 ' .f . , 5' 'L ' ' . ' , ' .,- My X, ,U ,M n 'ffrzlfl . ,,,fWmt,, f X V 1 l A ,,,?,,, J' gg A iv 1 V 4 1 lo,1ln4' 'fflit vt' I 'no , I im, Af 'ls Q-1.s,,k ll I uni its llls lt's down to the bilges at the bottom of the ship, Whenever you start on a Snipe hunting trip, For one must remember, 'tis indeed a rare sight, To see a Snipe topside in the broad daylight. . . . . . Blackie, '53 y li .5 . R Division. lst row: Bradshaw, Castellaw, Briggs, Wilson, Villo, Giles, Monceret, Clay, Stevenson, Reynolds, Faulkner, Wingfeld 2nd row: Hutchinson, Eheman, Burton, Kouns, Casey, Mr. McWee, Mr. Behm, Timwell, Glore, Yancey, James, Johnson, Hudnall 3rd row: Knight, Engelking, Stagner, Benson, Ashcroft, Hawley, Saizon, Alexander, Jackson, Arvizu, Walukas, Anderson, Senseney Bratt, Stephens, Sullivan, Czarnik, Shomette. ...Q - 7? C , me 5 ia di, x 'sac B ,,. 'QA N' - . . lst row: Mitchell, F. Harrison, Kruse, Ruben, O. T. Wolfe, Hunt, Beaver. 2nd row: Mendenhall, Clark, Greer, Potter, Lunning, Ross, Warlick, Krisher, Thorpe, Urlaub. 3rd row: Brown, Miller, Thomas, Pevey, Eichenauer, Robson, O. D. Harrison, Mayhew, Nation, Salyer, I 4,4 -2 15 M ag-19,3 .vi ,. p eLC 0 ,-. -:Q :aw , -,.- f BLQB Tes77N3 NGA 6, W ,gfgze-XX '9'77e-lv an 7 -f Tr: I far' 1... g-fe ' ' - --3-I Q .1 f-L :.-2f-i2-- , - , f Ari. v 5' - 7' 14, ' 17 -22 lil! l -:rf 'Naf vu MM wAu7fvg 7.19654 54 ciemv He CAN 509 TIVA7' Bae oF I-ll! UV my Poor 's 1 M. ,i I More. ': wal-K I ll 3 J ..7 Lffff GFUSQ MONKCJ! wexl-L HAVG fr f70Tof' X I, gm mxeb IN A Mnvufe I s .1 A vQ 3'2 ':5-' Wm V U lv gJ,Q22f.,,,, Q 2 . ,- -1 I l' 7 If U ,ifral via I x Km, ' Q 1 V I D r X I . YV i gl- 7:1 V 'Fla-:.Z' n X .. 1 IN T N I 1 o ' Al- -W5 'P 'l Q i ',1-l 4 . I- 6' 0 ' A A i i I 4 gig , 1 , , ' Q ffl' Z' A A ,A A rr A 4 XL : fy' 1, Nils' Q i' ' If -A 2 ' ' X xx' X's'iH 1 ' Qf B ' lf: if X I l ' -if f 5-,. f A .',. 1 1' il 7 .... V E M ., - , Sli' ' ' 'i f H Q-nav' 'T .-.1-2: f A- A fl ., ff it, iq i it ' ' l 7 if 55 l h N ., 9 I I P , l li , ,, fx J I v x Q1 5 X , ff! 5 P i if if cu,-' 'I affix., fl: 2 s , Qs-l-' 'Y' ' N 1, .1- x.vCXv lst row: Ludwig, Briggs, Wilson, Villo, Johnson, Casey. 2nd row: Hawley, Castellaw, Ascraft, Butler, Benson, Bardwell, Hudnall. A ABLE STATION Practically very engine aboard the Miss is taken care of by the Enginemen and Machinist Mates in the Able station of the R Division. All refrigeration units, including the ice boxes, drinking fountain coolers, and ice cream freezers are kept operating by their experts. The steam winches and other machinery and equipment are under the iurisdiction of Able station. Under their maintenance is the machinery in the three pump rooms and all of the emergency diesel equipment. They are responsible for keeping in running condition the diesel engines in the ship's boats, including the all important life boat, Under their care are the ship's two vehicles - the pick-up truck and the ieep. ln addition to being master mechanics for the ship's engines, these men also take care of the extensive clo- mestic heating and Ventilating systems throughout the ship. Underway, the men of Able station stand watches in the main engine room. W ork being done on the scu1tle buH', cargo pump, motor-- lounch engine, ond the emergency diesel generator. I- fxL.J.,l Q -...Q J 'Va ..1v ' i -,, gil Left to Right: Walukas, Gagne, Stagner, Guilbeau, Shomette, Giles, Glore, Senseney, Anderson. EASY STATION The Electrician's Mates and Interior Communications Electricians of the Easy Station of R Division main- tain the electrical utilities aboard the Mispillion. Shomette and Senseney maintain all rotating electrical equipment and make routine checks of all power lines, and fuse and switch panels. Stagner and Anderson are in charge of light- ing and replace light bulbs as well as stand watches on the generator switchboard. Guilbeau, the lC Electrician, per- forms his skills on the gyro compass and the interior communication equipment which includes the sound powered phones and the E call systems. Walukas and Giles are assigned to searchlights, batteries, and the electrical equip- ment in the ship's boats. Gagne and Chief Glore supervise in all functions of th E Station. Qu 5 1 i Above, Gagne parallels fhe big generafors. Below, Sfagner and Shomeffe fake insfrucfions during One Able. w'P Below, Guilbeau, soups up the general alarm sysfem. l 'vi in . ' Above, Anderson and Senseney fake weekly ground fesfs. -'H semi- V If W, , . V ,,,..,,-..,,., l i Front row: Bratt, James, Faulkner, Wingfeld, Yancey. Back row: Kouns, Stephens, Reynolds, Monceret, Saizon, Timewell. DAMAGE CONTROLMEN The Damage Controlmen must have thorough knowledge of fire fighting, chemical warfare, carpentry, painting, and damage control. They instruct and coordinate damage con- trol parties, and are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all damage control equipment including CO2 systems, handy-billys , and the P-500's . lt is their primary iob to reduce and prevent the harmful ef- fects of any damage to the ship. SHIPFITTERS Aboard the Mispillion the primary duty of the shipfitters is to handle the liquid cargo. They must constant- ly shift the ballast and are respons- ible for keeping the ship trim at all times. These men also do all the welding, cutting, sheet metal work and pipe fitting on board ship. At sea they stand security watches, and in the winter they stand cold weath- er watches. xii Above: Sawing and Welding. Righl: Sfarfing fhe HP-5OO . Below: Repairing the fowing gear. Above: Weighing fhe CO2 boffles Below: Shiffing suction on cargo tanks. .---f.-..n....e-w...,.-4.--.W X--.V .H .. ....,. Y . . A f ' ' .m., t l ..- 'ff -'W . .sg J, 'lst row: Kruse, Stogdill, Plank, Meyers, Ramsey, Nation. 2nd row: Potter, Eichenauer, Hunt, Clark, Wolfe, O. T., Smith, Thomas, McCombs, Krisher, Rasberry, Wolfe, W. M., Sproat, Miller. MIKE STATION The prime purpose of the Main Control Engine Room, or Mike Station, is to receive orders from the bridge and relay them to all engineering spaces. The Mike Station personnel are responsible for the upkeep and repairs of all machinery, piping, valves, and equipment in their spaces. They take care of the Port and Starboard Main Engines which are driven by two high pressure and two low pressure steam turbines, and connected with two reduction gears to create 'l3,600 horse power to turn the screws that drive our ship. The associated pipes and valves for lubricating oil and salt water cooling are under their watchful eye. Also under their jurisdiction are the three steam turbine gen- erators and dynamo plants which produce 500 kilowatts of 440 volt electricity for the ship's lighting and power sys- tem. These men operate the low pressure evaporators that make fresh distilled water out of the salty impure sea water. Mike Station also takes care of the two after steering engines. The men of this station make and repair parts in the Machine Shop which is equipped with lathes, grinders, drill presses, and all other tools used in metal shopwork. -x 'i X-J ,, XJ . ga' M W ,gb N C 1 Flank speed says fhe engine order felegraph as fhe Clark runs a careful fesf of fhe wafer he jusf made . fhroffle is opened wide. -W f ' 4 1 +313 lnspecling fhe sfeering engine. Turning ouf a valve sfem on fhe lofhe. 4 ,,., ? 'su 'tr l' 1 'XX ' Se t W' 'lst row: Gaines, Gish, Mayhew, Warlick, Harrison, Howard, Mitchell. 2nd row: F.. Harrison, Brock, Greer, Corbett, Vogel, Melton. 3rd row: Mendenhall, Pevey, Edwards, Brown, Ruben. BAKER STATlON The men of Baker Station are in charge at the upkeep and repairs of the steam generating plant and its asso- ciated equipment. This includes the four economizers, or pre-heating elements, the four huge boilers where steam is generated at a temperature of 800 degrees Farenheit and at a pressure of 450 pounds, and the superheaters which make the steam extra potent . They also maintain the fuel oil burners that operate the boilers. The Oil King , one of the men of Baker Station , is in charge of the stowage, accounting, and testing of the bunker fuel used by the burners. The Oil King must test the feed water used in the boilers to make sure it contains no more than .032 salinity. The continuous tireroom watch, clown in the Heart of the Ship , must maintain a safe water level in the boilers, control the burners, and regulate the mixture of fuel oil and air that is burned in the burners. In short, the Black Gang make the soup that makes our engines run. i l Right: Gish and Harrison check our oil Left: Vogel lights off number three boiler in Pearl Harbor, as we prepare for the last leg of our trip home. K X ,j,ve53gfg: X N1 . L n iz. Xl gcfxo, . KX i gi .ik 5, Q K Q f Q.. A Kos A Se , Q we X 5 .Q N' X X Left: Melton and Brock make a quick change of the burners. . A ,. mmm- - . -,- ....m..,-,-,,,,, Standing: Beaver, Urlaub, O. D. Harrison, Little, Robson, Ross. Sitting: Walker, Becker AFTER ENGlNE ROOM The After Engine Room is actually a huge pump room, housing all pumps used in the various ship's systems. Housed here are the steam turbine main feed pumps which are used to force the distilled feed water from the stowage tanks into the boilers, the electric centrifugal pumps used to force salt water through the fire and flushing mains, the steam reciprocating ship's service air compressor for the pneumatic deck tools, the electric refrigeration compressors, the electric reciprocating fresh water service pumps, two electric air compressors for the Bailey Board in fireroom, the bilge pump, and the stowage tanks for the fresh water supply for the boilers. The After Engine Room is located entirely below waterline, and the men who stand the continuous watches here rarely enjoy temperatures be- low 'l'lO degrees Fahrenheit. Becker and Walker secure 12 main feed pump after mooring ID Pearl Harbor Waklki came next' N-1.3. ,l, Putting the finishing touches on the steam air compressor after an overhaul iob are Little, Harrison, and Urlaub. Robson and Beaver put make-up ' feed pump into operation. , , I I ff ' ra ll Q . '-Pl , S I 'N ,wt -45 fn. I an Left: Miller takes readings of some of the many gauges on the Mispillion. Lower left: Shipfitters at work. Lower right: James uses his skill with the cutting torch. 4 I ww ,NE 5 rf-V 'MZ ,,...,...,,,.. nwWhm '1 Kwan-p-,. . . .They cook our food and wash our clothes. They sell cigars and requisition hose. They give us shots to eliminate chances. They even administer the ship's finances . . . . . . Blackie, '53 'fi- -jr - A ff 5-as i- -Q-1 T',....4 l 1 1 l L 1' 1 rg: 0 , A P 2 , F .1 Q 4 ,,', ' ' 5 ' i :jp V Y P I I , S 1 'll ami ' if . J,,1 i I I 4 -... V- 'R' 'V ' Left to right. Back row: Yates, Herbert, Hopper, Hunter, Bell, Swinford, Schmitt, Covanaugh, Cameron, Homage, Sheene, Gay Sutphin. Middle row: Santiago, Hrinko, Haag, Cnota, Sanders, Hanson, Mr. Nieder, Benn, Hawkes, Wenger, Smoalc, Decker. Front row: Barrus, Rychlec, Rillo, Taptto, Weaver, Powers, McRaney, Bice, Muci, O'Dell. SUPPLY DIVISION The personnel ofthe S Division are responsible for the procurement,stoclcing, issuing, and accounting of all supplies handled and used by the Mispillion. The al end ' l ' ' ' ' and the all important pay-day. y so r er specia services such as operating the barber shop, laundry, ship s store, Geedunk , 5 rx ' -2 6 ,....,.s,W, ,,.acs, so ,a,, t ,, ,t,.,,a .,.-...t.----c-Ma c at D wmeezwsqy -rl' -We -as.. , -' . H I . U l . ' I 5313. 0- f Nw 'kMW,ww,H X , 9 44' ,M X- , f if . T ,J ,ff Herbie turns to on some requisitions, while Haag and Hopper lbelowl check others. During replenishment operations, they are charged with the accountability of all fuel, provisions, fleet freight, and general stores merchandise that is transferred--that's a lot of paperwork . SUPPLY OFFICE Two words- Supply Procurement , cover the tasks accomplished by the per- sonnel in the supply office. Breaking these two words down would include the procure- ment of maintenance supplies fpaint, line, parts, lightbulbs, etc.l, ship' activities sup- plies Cfor the geedunk, ship's store, and clothing and small storesl, cargo ffuel oil, diesel oil, gasoline, and drum stockl, pro- visions lnamely chowl, and special clothing such as foul-weather gear. These procure- ments are made by requisitioning from Naval activities, or from open purchases paid for by the Disbursing Officer from ap- propriation allotments. The Storekeepers must be familiar with the general nomen- clature of the hundreds of items listed in the numerous Navy standard stock cata- logs. They maintain a running inventory of all supplies, reodering when necessary, and must operate within a quarterly allotment. Behind this door -- 3555! Smitty and Yates check accounts. -wTfc':-vw-----qv W --if-we . sv .A Y, f -.nu...w-. , ,c fv- Twice a month, on pay-day, we see the disburs- ing clerks crawl out of their vault and begrudgingly dole out a few paltry shillings to an over-deserving crew. The pay-boys must earn their keep though, for they not only compute the crew's pay, but also figure their in- come taxes, make out the W-2 forms, and fill out tax claims for the crew members. The Money-Mad Men prepare all allotments for the crew including those for family allowances, savings, bonds, insurance, and pay- ment of loans incurred through the Red Cross or Navy Relief. They prepare the financial returns for the Dis- bursing Officer and maintain a check record of all checks drawn against the Disbursing Otficer's account with the government. Besides fondling the money, they handle all correspondence relative to pay, such as check- age of pay, arrears in pay, and insurance adiustments. Menial duties include the payment of travel claims, com- puting shipping-over pay, and making special pays for those who enter a state of financial embarrassment lflat-brokei between regular paydays. f ff Il ll Q Mr. H doles out dollars Above: Decker, Amos, and Benoit. Below: Roberts, Ybarra, and Stober. RN I, x W Q 1 X sesjf-z.-,Zi V ' -' , Nu-9 - Nw cc 4949, uw i N .s Napolean said the army travels on its stomachs. In the Navy things are different-we ride in ships! However, when it comes time for chow-down all hands walk, run, or travel on their stomachs back to the mess halll to get their ration of whatever treat the cooks have coniured for the bill-o-fare. Naval commissarymen are trained to cook food and prepare food so that it looks and tastes well and has high food value. All menus are dietetically put together containing three to five course meals with as little repetition as possible and still conform to a strict budget. Working in two 24-hour shifts, our cooks keep the 294 men in the crew well-fed from a spotlessly clean galley. Ibn -vm lllB From our bakeshop come some of the finest breads, cakes, and pasteries that have been discovered by the culinary connoisseurs. ln addition to baking the daily supply of fresh bread, our bakers turn out cornbread, hot rolls, biscuits, break fast rolls, cookies, cakes, and pies-just ilke mother used to try to make! Their powers are not limited -they can produce fine rye bread, tasty French bread ,and a special orange pie that is out of this world . Our bakers take pleasure in making each meal a pleasureful treat uni l I Sutphin and Sheene mix the mud that makes the cake shown in the picture at the top ofthe page P -F 'W i 1 1 l c r ,yd ,Q-V-'I ,y V.. 2 kaiwfl , .3 5 c W iff J V zs4iy.s.' I .eww fx 5 lg f , 5 fr 2:45 1 1 F-J . it gt ti l g 4 ,. 2 Q- 3 i gd i Nw In charge of our fresh and frozen foods are Rychlec cmd Wenger. Rychlec, our butcher, keeps the ship's supply of frozen foods and meats in a giant refrigerator where it is kept frozen under modern sanitary conditions until ready for use in the galley. He also prepares our cuts of meat so that we may get the mastest of the bestest . Wenger keeps all of our eggs, fresh fruits, and garden vegetables in another huge room where the temperature is such that they remain, not frozen, but in a sustained state of freshness. Cleanliness and sanitation are key words with these men who handle our chow, and therefore the reefer and the butchershop are kept shining and immaculate at all times. Schmitt and Yates inspect Ship's Store merchandise. Our Ship's Store is operated for the benefit of the crew with profits going to the Navy Welfare and Re- creation fund. The store sells toilet and shaving articles, stationery and writing supplies, cigars and cigar- ettes, shoe polish, candies, and all the various sundries you would ex- pect to find in the corner drug store lexcept for the girls-there is an acute shortage of them due to procurement difficulties and high tariffsi. ef Well-stocked shelves look barren after pay-day rush W in if I x I Q of s kr, il Our Clothing and Small Stores issue room sells top quality Navy regulation government inspected clo- thing at those wonderful hard-to- beat low prices. In stock here are complete outfittings of dress blue, undress blue, and white uniforms, khaki and dungaree working uni- forms, brown and black Navy shoes, towels, belts, handkerchiefs, pillow and mattress covers, hats, gloves, and even swim-trunks. lt takes a complete stock of all sizes to keep the 309 Mispillion men well clothed. J Il Smoak selects a white-hat of proper size for the buyer. Gay digs deep for replenishment stock in the storeroom. eral Stores ussue room has a plete stock of evervthmg from to nuts At rrght Powers and com soup Mucl The Mispillion's GSK , or Gen- select 'merchandlse for nssue. 1 .E+ JI: ,J I -.gl HIV , F I -4 Keeping up a running inventory in this poor man's hardware store and it's thousands of stocked articles can be a trying task. At left, Hawkes tries to track clown some gear shown on the papers, but not on the shelves. ICAYIIH IVILAI , .--1 G ,ff Taptto, Hunter, and Weaver. were M X 1 v -i -lla One gang of the Mispillion's allot- ment of Ship's Servicemen operates the ship's laundry. With all the mod- ern facilities of a shore-based laun- dry, including steam presses, mangles, spin-dryers, etc., these fel- lows maintain o free laundry service for all the officers and crew. In order to keep our officers and men in fresh clean clothes all the time, the laun- dry sometimes operates the clock around. Hunter gives a professional press job to a shirt. Wielding a mighty wicked needle are our pill-pushers . Always on call , the boys in sick-bay are trained and equipped to administer first aid and treatment in case of any iniury or illness that may occur on board, making it necessary to transfer only the more severe cases to a Naval hospital. ln addition to attending minor ills and suffering, they maintain a rigid inoculation program to keep us safe from the prevalent diseases in the areas in which we serve. Doc and his assistants are the guardians of health and physical fitness for the crew of the Miss . Hansen, Swinford, and Cav- anaugh give Benford an ounce of prevention . il! -ms -. ,- my Q 1 gg ii U II il . . . In case of emergency, 24 hours a day. 241' Jacks-of-all-Trades , these stew- ards and stewardsmen perform al- most all imaginable iobs during their day's work. They keep the Ward- room neat and orderly at all times and ensure that there is always fresh coffee available for the of- ficers coming off watch, Pantry duties include the preparing and cooking of meals to meet both dietetic and budget standards. In serving the meals, the stewardsmen must be masters of etiquette, manners, and yy' Left: Castillo, Cameron, Harnage, Bell, Benn, and kneeling, Rillo and Techaira. Middle: Techaira learns the art of preparing tasty dishes from Rillo. Bottom: Castillo makes fresh coffee in the Captain's pantry. Naval customs and traditions State room duties Include keeping the staterooms clean and neat and maintaining a fresh supply of linen at all times Tothe lot ofthe ste ua ds falls the task of keeping our officers happy and contented during the times of stress and strain t r T . . . . .M It I ' . I. . K . v if l . . - afar, jg I I we-,fi .. S Cnofa artfully cuts Sullivan's locks, while Santiago pulls a hair raid on Ybarra. Operating the slickest clip ioint aboard the Mispillion, Cnota and Santiago cut hair all day long to fulfill their duties as Ship's Servicemen. Having no competition, their business is always booming. They must scalp the 309 heads of the Mispillion's men at least once every two weeks. With our barbers it's iust a case of Whack, Whaclc! , and all those golden waves and curley locks that mother was so proud of are trimmed down to the Navy's regulation one and one- half inches ! ! if l 'E .1 , 9. ' 1 ll rl 5.-1 'g,'- K t A corner of the lab . fi-'T 4-'VN 1 Barrus with a fresh enlargement 1 4 1 - ' ' ' I Q 1 n 4 a,v,nsc,v'v,v,f,', , l'l'l'l'l'l'o't'r'1'QW' lmmnumn mmf,9'l't't't,W,tlt msfmnoun 'HOHYHIHHH1 ,','M'ol1lalvltlllflrwolf :he gun an afnyuyu lilrfs 11 rf tlltfw-pf 1+ ltrttlefffvffif mlm' sl' ,. 3 5 s 1. Qtllsifysglsxwl flu: le: 5 . . Q Ht 191412 lltmfstsstsasf nnnsnuuu 'UNH' HHH 1 llllllllllllll eliltlilelslylalzlgltlflfllllfll llktillstrx 1, Ulf 1, ' tl Q QL llijlaifl 'U tilftfki., ,X ,,bx gb PHOTO LAB The Mnspnlluon s photo lab was set up for the first tame at the begmmng of thus cruuse The lab IS fmanced through the recreatron fund and mamtams a free developing and prmtmg servuce for all hands aboard grapher Barrus can develop prmt and enlarge pictures from the small est mnnlature type tllms to the large cut films The labs equipment In cludes developing and washing tanks a contact prlnter an enlarger drying racks and an electric prmt dryer all of whtch go together to make It posstble for Mnspllllon crew men to get professtonal photo de velopmg and prnntlng done rapldly even when the shup ns far out at sea .mw- , , A I l B : 5 ,, . -0 3' nv - ' X - ' s N - . Z ' - - ' 5. ' l . . ' ' i . N M W . . . . -I T 5. 255.22 . ' . 3- - I-nfs' , , . fp K fy.. Q . , . . 'UN ' I N f . V, . g . ' - . 0 . x n o -0' 0 . 1 I I N I I S I v ' ' ,,i, gm., , , , I- , . A, 4 , , -I I' 44 elf A A-.---f -.. ---'M -fm-M -ww- -uh. The thankless job of keeping our mess gear and the mess hall clean and orderly falls to the lot of the Mess-cooks. Of no special rate, they are selected from those seamen and firemen who are designated strikers for a period of up to three months. Unlike the Army's K.P. , mess- cooking aboard the Mispillion is a duty assignment and not a punishment. Mess-cooks stand no watches and are granted certain privileges for their long hours of work.' They work under the supervision of the messhall Master-at-Arms and often assist the cooks in the serving of meals. Their most important iob is to keep our trays, cups, bowls, and silverware immaculately clean. lt is also their iob to keep the mess gear on the serving line in order that the entire crew may eat without delay. 4514! xii v x x it 7 e gg. mg, 'M 8- , if A The washer-sterilizer in the scullery. Mess-cooks . 3 5. Q-ssc, Q -an me N. s..:r can-ig! Bice brings out ice cold iuices. LW Above, the Captain and Sandy cut the tape for the official opening and fright? Mr. Gallaway and the Captain enjoy the first sundaes from the new Gee- dunk . It was a glorious day for the crew when the Ice Cream Room, which had been used for the freezing and serving of ice cream for chow only, was converted into Sandy's Geedunk Stand . The geedunk , opens thrice daily-mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and iust before the movies, sells ice cream sundaes, candy bars, gum, fruit iuices, potted meats, and canned beans to all .those whose appetites won't bear starving-off 'til chow- down . Sandy and his assistant, Bice, make their own ice cream from the Navy ice cream powder. All profits from the Geedunk Stand go to the Welfare and Recre- ation fund. , ,Mt Top: Deck and Gunnery Department Yeomen Welker and Rook. Middle: Engineering Department Yeoman Kruse Bottom: Operations Department CNavngator sl Yeoman Parry. ,SQ-XX Working in close coniunction with the Ship's Office the Departmental Yeoman of the Opera- tions, Engineering, and Deck and Gunnery depart- ments handle the administrative paperwork for their individual departments. Paper-work covers a lot of territory, but so do these yeomen, for thev must keen all the smooth logs, records, and files for their department. They do all the writing of letters and requisitions, and handle such things as iob orders, position reports, and ammunition reports. ,,,,.................,.,N,- ....................-...,..........-.....,......,. -.., ., ,, -,, ,, ,, l vpn' -- -f-f-' Y rw- ACTIVITIES ,Q- ., '. ..s, 1, .. 1 X 0' 'Bene jnicbum, AfBc.nccI5cLc!5+ fir Wang pnprfm monk come from dislanl.oPgr'lSI,M1 mdmitpz misfc as agucsf lo CIIDCII In Ure monaslcf-aj, mm Iac conlrnl mln? 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X K K I iN X ,QAXYIM Mgr THE PENNY NELSON STORY Near the end ofthe '5'l-'52 cruise, the benevolent hearts of the officers and men ofthe Mispillion opened wide to offer assistance to their new-found sister , Penny Nelson. Three-year-old Penny, a cheerie little lass, was a bulbar polio victim and for a time was entirely paralized. The crew rallied and raised a kitty of S600 which went into a trust fund for little Penny and was presented to her in absentia when the ship arrived in the States that September. Penny's father, Lt. Forest A. Nelson, a Marine pilot, was taken prisoner by the agressors in Korea in August 'l952, shortly bofore Penny became stricken. Penny's mother, Mrs. Sally Nelson, an employee of the Douglas Aircraft Corporation, and her two-year old brother, Jon, live in the Nelson trailer at 5602 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, California, the Mispillion's home port. . Penny was hospitalized when the original trust fund was presented, but as the ship was preparing to embark on the '52-'53 cruise, little Penny came aboard the Mispillion to greet her big brothers . Miss Penny, after receiving a salute worthy of her station, was taken on a tour of the ship so she could see where the men ate and slept and worked. At that time, Penny still had one foot and ankle in a cast, but, supported by her mother, she was able to stand at the dock and wave her farewell as the ship pulled away to win the war, and bring her Daddy back home. Early this year, the men of the Mispillion ioined the March of Dimes campaign, and, in the name of Miss Penny Nelson, contributed over 51,650 to the Long Beach Branch of the National Foundation for lnfantile Paralysis. Penny continued her recovery from the paralysis, but again her struggle for health was ieopardized. This time it was a case of pneumonia that placed her in the Navy hospital at Oceanside, California. Fighting hard, the high-spirited Penny strove to ward off the chest ailment and rebuild her weakened chest muscles. Back aboard the Mispillion the crew members didn't call it quits when the March of Dimes campaign had ended. instead, they continued their Penny Nelson Fund in order to raise enough money to present the Long Beach Branch of the National Foundation for lnfantile Paralysis with a child-size iron lung to be used in other cases such as little Penny's. Upon being advised that the Long Beach area was not in need of an additional iron lung, the crew, not to be thwarted, continued to swell their funds, this time for an Electromyograph which was direly needed by the foundation. 46 Penny gives the fellows a big smile The Electromograph is a delicate electronic de- vice that accurately measures and records muscle move- ment and reaction, and, is very important in effecting the treatment and cure of the scourge, poliomyelitis. For the remainder of their Far Eastern tour of duty, the 309 personnel of the Mispillion held raffels, bingo games, and pay-day contributions to raise the 52,060 needed for the purchase and delivery of the machine. The Electromyograph, bearing an appropriate engraved chromium plaque, was presented to Miss Penny Nelson by Seaman John A. Welker in a ceremony held on the pier alongside the Mispillion on June 30, 1953. Penny, after accepting the gift, presented the machine to Mr. Vermillion, a representative of the Long Beach Branch of the foundation, who, in turn, presented it to Mrs. Algeo, of the Tichenor Clinic. Among the many notable guests present at the cermony was Miss .loan Kelly, Miss Long Beach of 1953. ,SW if-v ,442-Q Penny talks it over with her brothers 1 i e 5 5 5 , 7 ff 5 Z , Z 1 :ff ' V' - 4 W5 5 1 Mx' fd' 1 ii i cc i ,,1 ,uf we Q Seaman Welker makes presenfafion fo Penny. Q a ,.4,-f Mrs. Algeo accepts machine for Tichenor Clinic. Liflle Penny resls on machine she presents fo Mr. Vermillion 5' All onlookers were pleased, buf nol so much os Penny. ,gm Zrlfffgfiglftizthlp I A ' Ji . 4, A122240 if rf ff. mi' 1 ,ft N f N V W: ! f. f3.1s fQw,yfyff' 1, nf M' rfsw . xii 'f fi , , nf !w1L05iy', i yy' i gif X , ci ami? ,wr ,ff r mr -'fwv,.. F992-Q iv NMX tics RESCUE AT SEA The morning of April l5, l953, the Mispillion was en route to Boko-Ko in the Pescadores lslands group when lookout D. L. Davis sighted a man in a life jacket and life ring floating in the water. A life boat was immediately lowered and the man was picked up. Closer observation over a wider area disclosed many bodies and floating wreck- age. The Mispillion had arrived on the scene of the maritime disaster that occurred when the Chinese Nationalist ship, Lien Sheng, caught fire and sunk on her maiden voyage from Kaohsiung, Formosa to Makung in the Pescadores. A forty-foot motor launch was then lowered into the water and the Mispillion, her life-boat, and her motor launch be- gan a systematic search in hope of recovering all possible survivors. The Mispillion and her boats had picked up several survivors and numerous bodies when the USS Whidbey, a small auxiliary, appeared on the scene and aided in the search. The two ships continued in an extensive search, the Mispillion using swimmers with life lines to pick up survivors. Shortly after noon, the two ships were ioined by two Navy planes which aided in searching the wide expanse of ocean in search of any possible survivors that had not yet been picked up by the Mispillion. After extensive searching of the central scene of the disaster, the Mispillion comenced an ex- panding box search for survivors that might have been carried away from the original scene by wind or current, leav- ing the Whidbey behind at the scene to conduct a thorough search of the floating debris in the central area. Taking command of the rescue operation in which two Navy ships, two Navy planes, and three Chinese destroyers participated, the Mispillion gave up the search only when darkness made it impossible to see obiects on the surface of the water, Of the 52 passengers and l2 crewmen that were thrown to the mercies of the sea when the ill-fated Lien Sheng caught fire two days earlier, 14 living survivors and 27 bodies were recovered through the quick thinking, trained hands, and untiring efforts of the men of the Mispillion. All living survivors were in need of immediate medical atten- tion and were rushed to sick-bay where they received treatment for shock, exposure, and first aid and treatment for wounds inflicted by the disaster and the sea. All those rescued were returned to their families and loved ones in Kaoh- siung, their port of embarkation. 50+ f '4 t' 'Q 'W F, , 51 nf- Swimmers cofch fwo women as fhey Hoof by. Geffing fhe exhousfed women aboard proved o difficulf fosk f The first woman rescued was lifted aboard in a state of near-collapse. f .fd Placed in a waiting stretcher, and after being cut free of her life-preserver, she was rushed sick bay to receive medical attention. 4- ,Q If ,,- in to 'lK '5l Weakened by the terrible ordeal, one man lrightl tried desperately to rise and help in the rescue of others while being covered in treatment for shock fbelowl. Later, with regained strength, he active- ly participated in aiding other survivors. After spending three days in the water without food or drink, this man Cleftl was lifted aboard in a stretcher. After thanks, his only request was chow- chow. r I 'r ig ,.,,,, N., Carefully, gently, but speedily, each person brought aboard was deliver- ed immediately to sick-bay where medical attention and treatment was waiting. K 3 The forboding spectacle of the bodies laid out on after well-deck served as a grim reminder of the terrors lurk ing in the sea. The Mispillion received many letters and messages of appreciation and thanks for their part in the rescue operation, and in addition, a gift from the People of Kaoh- siung ofa flag bearing, in Chinese characters the words: BRAVERY THROUGH RIGHTEOUSNESS EXAMPLE TO ALL... Each of the swimmers received personalized sets of chopsticks in rememberance of their heroic efforts. The meritorious deeds performed in this operation greatly helped to streng- then the ties between us, the People of the United States, and our good friends and allies, the people of Nationalist Free China. The following are some of the many messages received: From: Com7thFlt To: USS Mispillion WELL DONE FOR PROMPT OPERATIONS X VADM CLARK SENDS BT . . . From: Commander Task Group 72.1 To: USS Mispillion FOLLOWING RECEIVED FROM MAYOR KAOHSIUNG QUOTE I EXTEND MY WARMEST THANKS TO YOU AND YOUR OFFICERS AND MEN WHOSE KIND- NESS AND BRAVE DEEDS TO OUR CITY CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN X SIGNED HSIEN TSEN-ZIANG BT... From: Commander Task Group 72.1 To: USS Mispillion FOLLOWING MSG RELAYED FROM HARBOR DEPT KAOHSIUNG FORMOSA X QUOTE TO CAPTAIN MUNSON USS MISPILLION FROM KAOHSIUNG HARBOR DIRECTOR WANG KUO HWA X I WISH TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE GRATITUDE TO YOU AND MEMBERS UNDER YOUR COMMAND FOR RES- CUING THE SURVIVORS OF THE DISASTROUS SHIP LIEN SHENG UNQUOTE BT... MF - of s. l h PX! I , . y N' .Q K' l,000 FOR THE U.N. Friday, the 'l3th of February T953 was certainly not a dog's day for the Mighty Miss . On that day in our third winter in Korea, the Mispillion serviced her one thousandth ship since the beginning of the Korean conflict. The U.S.S. Twining IDD-5407, a veteran of two tours of Korean duty, had the honor of being number I,OOO . The crew of the Twining received favors of cigars, oranges, and apples for their part in the festive occasion. The mrssgqe Well done from our Captain had deep meaning for the many men who had spent three winters and twenty three out ot twenty nine months in Korean waters since the Mispillion first entered the United Nations action in September 1950. The following message from our Captain to the Commander of Task Force 77 summarized the occasion: WE HAVE TO REPORT THAT THE U.S.S. TWINING NOW ALONGSIDE OUR STAR- BOARD SIDE IS THE ONE THOUSANDTH SHIP RECEIVED SINCE ACTION IN KOREA BEGAN X ANTICIPATE NO DIFFICULTY IN SERVICING NEXT ONE THOUSAND AL- THOUGH WE SHALL HAVE TO RETURN TO PORT FROM TIME TO TIME TO GET MORE OIL X After completing operations with the Twining, signal flags called to the U.S.S. Uhlman to come alongside for replenishment, and the Mispillon crew continued to live up to their motto- IF WE GOT IT-YOU CAN HAVE lT. Mi' United States Submarine Remora fn 4 , Q ,. t WT? -vf-V' 1 ,, f,,,QvL, , Vw 'V ,X Qwww ,QQ ,.',q:gg4's ' Nwywll 'Maw' lt isn't every day that one has the opportunity to fuel a submarine. Our day came when the Mispillion was in Okinawa and the SS Remora came alongside to drink some precious diesel oil to feed her engines. lt was old stuff to fuel huge ships like carriers, cruisers, and battle- ships, and also to fuel the small ones such as the de- stroyers, frigates, and small craft, but the refueling of such an oddity as a submarine was indeed a novel experience. W . L., P-uw-vm-w-M s X ..-9... I ,, X CHRISTMAS TIME IN KOREA Ever since I was pup, Christmas has been the prime season of good cheer. Even on the cold East Coast of Korea, the boys on the good ship Mispillion helped bring the Christmas spirit and cheer to the rest of our Seventh Fleet buddies. With a fully decorated tree perched on the radio-shack , Santa Claus romped merrily about the cargo deck and other topside spaces spread- ign his good cheer amongst the crew and the ships that came alongside us during our Christmas operations. With the Christmas carols and trees, and Santa Claus, and all that wonderful chow that the cooks fixed for us-Christmas 1952 was almost, repeat ALMOST, as good in Korea as it was in the days back home. .. f- sr N.. f' X' K. X,-Y , X! Left: Boatswain Mate Pollpeter gives his Christmas wants and wishes to Santa. SX Q Lower left: Captain Munson, Lt. Galloway, and Santa Claus give out with Holliday smiles. Lower right: Mr. Hurtubise and Barrus look over the Christmas tree in the crew's messhall. , 'W 5 Although the Mispillion had a very heavy schedule of operations, members of the crew utilized their scanty off-duty hours in port to organize a ship's basketball team. They had little time to work out and practice and had to schedule their games from day to day. As their opponents -can verify, they developed a high spirited, hard-to-beat team that won the greater maiority of their meets. fl f es r ., W, fum, ug w. sf ,f Y wt. 1 ' ' R 1 ,o we D 'A A A E wx bi xi X X. 1 v Q M., E 5 l The Mispillion's softball team was organized under much the same difficulties as was the basket- ball team. While they had the advantage of being able to play catch on the cargo deck, they found their chief hazard in the inaccessibility of fields and opponents. fx llh' WZ Mn V f Q W .Mui The first swim may have found the bodies a little out of condition but not altogether shapeless. Many new and revolutionary diving forms were given a premier showing from the make-shift spring board and the boat booms lsee upper and lower rightl. The Pacific is somewhat larger than the, 'Ol swimmin' hole ,but our first swim call under the hot Formo- san sun was no less cooling and re- freshing than kwere the dips in the days of yore. All hands not on watch turned out and enioyed a re-living of their care-tree younger days. Q . .. No beach on the Mispnllnon, so all the beach-boys were forced to line the rails to see the water without getting wet. Our first swim call brought out a new fashion of swim-suit-and such a variety of styles, both legiti- mate and improvised . . . The Jacob's ladder was hard on feet, so some sailors climbed back aboard hand over hand up a line. BLACKIE GETS RELIEVED We believe that it is only fitting and proper that somewhere in this book we mention the fact that Blackie was released from the naval service during the ship's stay in Formosa, after successfully completing a year's tour of duty aboard the USS Mispillion . He proved himself such a good dog' that two of us were sent to relieve him. Of course, you can see by the pic- tures that we are so small that it takes two of us. How- ever ,we feel that we deserve some credit for taking over the Dog-sized iob of keeping the crew's morale flying high, and for completing the cruise book , which was started by Blackied . isignedl SKOSHE 8g JODY-SAN i S . fif tl l I V l L. ,ri 7 5143 it tp.: Blackie's orders come at mail-call ,sg 4' 2 'il Skoshe . Jody-san' . . . ALI. HANDS FLIGHT QUARTERS! ! f P- .A . 'i wii X 439191 i ' X helm.. K e XX ,... --.... e N i L A 3 i fin' X ii' Q-'Al i BF ix Utilizing space ond ironsportcfion. Mispiliion becomes temporary corrier. till It Alf Group taking GED tests in fire control shack. EDUCATION PROGRAM An outsider may well ask: How can a group of 'oiler' men - bound by the obligations of replenishment operations for the combat forces - have time for an edu- cation program? Even the men themselves mav find that a difficult question to answer. Actually, it is their desire to learn and to better themselves by learning that we have taken advantage of the education program on the MISS. . The MISPILLION has an enlisted complement of 285, of which 31 are taking USAFI high-school, vocational and college courses. Out of the 'I5 officers, 4 are presently enrolled inUSAFI college work. In the college correspon- dence studies offered by USAFI and corresponding col- leges in the United States, 2 men are at present actively enrolled. Through the USAFI work, a man may finish much of his college work, prepare for his civilian iob, and even fin- ish his high school work all for the tidy sum of two dol- lars. Not a bad investment, we think, of time and money. Taking part in the General Educational Development Test program aboard ship have been twenty-four men. The tests have included both the high school and the college tests. Upon successful completition of these tests, a man can receive a high school diploma, or even be qualified for a commission in the Navy. Even for the education program as it stands today, space for work is at a premium on board ship. The various ship's offices, the gunnery shocks, the CIC, meat cutting room, and even the fantail are used by MIS- PILLION personnel in their studies. 'IIO enlisted men are taking U.S. Naval correspondence courses for advancement in rating. Such courses are considered vitally important by our superiors in improv- ing shipboard efficiency, but this training too is supple- mented by USAFI courses in such subiects as refrigera- tion, marine navigation, English and mathematics. There is little publicity given the education program. No posters have been used-no one is twisting arms to pro- mote applications. It is simply the desire of the men to be better qualified to live in this the era of atoms, rock- ets and chlorophyll. 'T bf' Lt. Flitton, Education Officer fg 1.1: i Mr. Hurtubise uses his sliderule in figuring problems presented in his advanced college algebra course. ,ff .2 QM X, , , Z dfrfm Q2 Z , , f ,,, ,, , .Q- ' f f X Z JQ, X Boatswain Mate strikers study their Naval correspondence course for advancement to BM3 and receive aid and guidance from Costanzo, BM2 who is taking similar course for advancement to BMT. Hudnall studies typing through USAFI with coaching from Kruse, an expert typist. .sxx ,c , ,fr 4 Wwgf, A . .f ff ' ' f A ,, 'ff Qld! 'f , Q ' , f rw ', ff My ff Qty! ga. f I ,ff Q , , ,f,W,L,V NL ,WJ ,f 1, M4521 A: .Aj ff , ,', V 5 59 't I , ,V ,fri if Q, 5 V 0,1 x, - V f, 1, f J t f 'I T. f ,, p 3 , ' X l l L l l 7 l ll Y l l 5, t l 1 l 1 l l I i i t l l 1 2 ' 1 3 i fxmyxxwlm THE HIGH-LINE OPERATKDNS. One of the most important operations during replenishment at sea is the high-lining of cargo other than liquid. Tons of fleet freight, fresh and dry provisions, and U.S. mail travel along the thin line thot spans the water area between ships during replenishment operations. Passenger personnel, both casualties ond replacements are also transferred in this manner. The heavy freight provisions, and mail is carried in cargo nets or canvas cooling bags that are attached to o huge hook fastened to a pulley which slides along the five inch line spanning the two ships. The hook is hauled along the high-line with o smaller in haul line that can be worked from either ship. The passengers have their ride in safe, comfortable metal choirs. The in-haul is operated by mon power and the high line is kept taut with the steam winches. i me 55. N 0 fy + 1 Q XX :fl 3 ms kk. Kxvs uni E I 3 Chief Freeman gels fasfened in his chair, sfarfs on his way . . . and gefs soaked with man-made spray. Korean winters have snow, and snow brings on horse- Though snow and ice can be dangerous, it is also quite play . V beautiful. Z X fax L F4 .xx 4 Giant flakes fall freely and soon cover the decks. Through all Korean snow and icy winds, the lookouts kept their vigil. The Mispillion is not primar- ily a fighting ship, but should the occasion arise, the enemy would find a hard-hitting, J sharp-sooting group of men manning the guns of the Mighty Miss . Regular target practice and drills keep them in top-notch condition. A -nn!! pw 0-S., 5' xus, SQUSM I f Wfwf -if Mk 4 Unloading fhe nefs for sforage in fhe holds. Probably every sailor in the Navy has had fo handle stores at one time or' another. Here's how it's done on the Mispillion. Fx Working party, loaded on board the motor launch, is Pefrowski catches a b off to draw stores from provision issue ship. who will store it in the hold. ag of beans for relay to the men . jx r I ,i 'J N! sc X V fr gf! g s ' ' 4 ' rf 41 S' K If T A- 5 1 Q lg 4 l it ,kb X s it if s-we l s fx-7 ir, My v K X xii f ig lltfabfgsix limi .-lu? WV mp-K L. nr Ni- During replenishment operations we are often required to re-issue the stores we have to other ships. g I 92 f T' . 5 I T - , af . H26 xv .l 1' ! . The Supply Division personnel who handle the requisitions, invoices, and etc. rarely touch the actual aboard. The checkers lrightl have a real tough job. stores. They are responsible for proper stowage and must keep an accurate account of all stores brought At left, a cargo net full of provisions is lifted aboard the Mispillion from an M-boat alongside. Thanks to steam winches, cables, and booms, the actual lifting of the heavy net-loads requires practically no physical ef- fort. The loading and unloading of the nets, and the carrying of the stores to the holds presents a different problem, however, one which is solved by hand, back, muscle, and sweat. cl i ':.:.Ls:n-+- S i s l l l 4 i 5 sl, i i When an emergency is called, drill or otherwise, General Emergency Drills are held periodically so that the ship and the crew will be perpared to cope with any emergency that might arise at any time. This includes emergencies ashore and afloat on other vessels as well as those occuring on our own ship. Drills covering all emergencies under add circumstances ensure that each man will know how to do his iob rapidly and efficiently as all hands break into speedy precision teamwork. The -as X hm Center right: Fire party musters with equipment. Above: The rescue party boards the waiting motor launch. , '4 -. t A., .N '-4 all hands swing into well co-ordinatedt action. X ability of the Mispillion to meet the test was proven when her fire party successfully extinguished a fire that had been ranging out of control aboard a Chinese naval vessel in the Chinese shipyards in Kaohsiung, For- mosa. Her teamwork and knowhow again paid large dividends when she came upon the maritime disaster scene of the ill-fated ship, Lien Sheng, and effected the rescue of many living survivors that had been cast to the mercies of the sea. Through the medium of General Emergency Drills the Mispillion will always be prepared to meet any situation that comes her way. ,f fx X fr' f ,fi 14? ff, - PERSONNEL INSPECVON Personal cleanliness and neatness of appearance has always been one of the chief institutions of the Navy, and for years the men of the Navy have been regarded as the sharpest looking men in the armed forces. To hold the honorable title and maintain Naval tradition, Captain's Personnel Inspections are frequently held. For the inspection, all hands don their meticulously cleaned, brushed, and pressed dress uniforms, mirror-shined shoes, and spotless white hats and fall in at quarters in a military formation. Well groomed hair, smooth shaves, and smalled parts of the uniform such as regulation neckerchiefs, dog tags , and identification cards are then checked by the divisional officers. All hands are called to attention as the Captain's inspection party ap- proaches. The division officer goes with the Captain, leading the party, and makes mental notes of any comments on general appearance, while a yeoman records any discrepancies that need special attention or correction, With inspections like this, the Captain reassures himself that each member of his crew is a sailor worthy of pride. , ...,,,......l Pa clay is always a big day on the Mispillion as the crew lines up in alphabetical order to form Y two pay lines, and file through collecting their bi-monthly earnings. Money, a rare commodity, must be carefully rationed out, so when these sailors get paid they use theirs for - well, what IS money - ,used for???? Top: Mr. Hurtubise pays the A to M line, Bottom: Mr, Neider short-changes the M to Z line. ,Y A Y EEK' in--' 1 A Each day every member ofthe Mispillion's crew makes a trio of trips back to the mess hall via the serving line to partake of his rations of- chow. After sweating out an often lengthy chowline flower left? and being served skimpy helpings by the stingy cooks iabovel, the poor swabby is ready to scramble for a seat at one of the tables flower rightl. It's rough precedure, maybe, but after all- a fella's got to eat! Under supervision of Taylor, GMC, the Mispillion's Hobby Shop offer materials on a non- profit basis and working space for the hobby enthusiasts. Materials for leather-working, model building, and almost any other hobby can be obtained here. The men find hobbying a very relaxing way to while away lonely off-duty hours overseas. Dell and Lambert tool in a design on a piece of leather- work. Scale model cabin cruiser propelled by a battery-driven electric motor was built in the Hobby Shop . , Q - .--f-....-be--ms y-My J 2, i l Yancey works on one of the many gas-powered flying model airplanes built during fhis cruise. s o T vouffxx W- -ffx Joe Eller paints lie Sltip's Seal for our flag. And of course every sailor has his pin-up collecfion! Mr. McWee served as the officer counselor for the '52- '53 cruise book staff. Wally Barrus, the ship's photographer, took the pictures, and did the developing and printing for the book. B. L. Smith did the writing for the book and was in charge ofthe organization and continuity. . ,- Sheen and Gay worked on lay-out, and drew up the mats in off-duty hours. xv' - - Q rr 'Q-4 I F' ..,P n 5 i K X'-f .l x . fe f ! A' x r mx i k f h d n e and Viilo served as the advisor for the Engineering Depart- Parry and Weaver too care o 1 e correspon e c managed the business afairs. ment. l ,111 5. G enshf and Amos uhhzed Their skill to poriray the Light handled the technical details of the Deck Depart re humorous side of a sailor's life ment Petrowski, Mr. Zieweig, and Chief Fairchild. THE XO DIVISION The XO Division, or the Master-at-Arms Force serve as the MispiIIion's police department. Under direc- tion of the Executive Officer, they ensure enforcement of the various ship's orders and Naval regulations. The Master-at-Arms takes charge of all transient personnel and all personel doing penal duty or awaiting iudiciary action. The f'MesshaIl Master-at-Arms supervises the mess cooks and runs the chow line. Sheriff Mule Davis Lil: s , kv Y x, Jr,-7 ,' Q' If . 1335 as V-Q 1' P' 8 Welfare and Recreation Council. Left to right: Mr. leake, Mr, Hurtubise, Mr. Flitton, Mr. Behm, Mr. GGHCWUY- , ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,' ,Www W-mm , 'dnl X ,if-osx Welfare and Recreation Committee. Standing: Feauto, Costanzo, Petrowski. Seated: Deli, Villo, Potter, Light, Herbert a: T ' wr....a.a......, ' -' fr'-- -1 -.-I-.a................'f' H r -' r -f f. TANK CLEANING DON'T LAUGH -THIS COULD BE YOU!! An unpleasant and messy task is that of cleaning out our fuel tanks. Through the use of forced steam and hot water the sludge and residue is washed from the wall of the tank. Then with hands, scrapers, shovels, and buckets it is removed from the bottoms of the tanks and disposed of over the side. The tanks are made safe from dangerous gases before the men are permitted to enter the tanks and are made completely gas free before any hot-work or welding takes place. Tank cleaning is a must before ship undergoes a yard overhaul. CHECK YOUR OXL? 'Wu 1731.8 1 g wi '--W 1 ,, ,., ,i 2 a fm J' W A 3 .V M NY- -rm., ,A W , X D L E2 QI V I 'I ! 1 ii 1 X I I I LU W S . E R V I C E D T H E M A L L w , f' I S X 3 N XZ., Z' 4, w. us: I 4-C 'x If Y' f 4 U UI 3 I 1 r I 2 I 3 ...Q TRAVELS .i-i l Top: Sasebo, Japan. Center: The 99 Islands . Lower left: A reminder at Fleet Landing. Lower right: Jewelry dis- play at Takashima Pearl Farm. No foreign port can ever be so quite near home to the men ofthe Mispillion as Sasel::o,J:zpan,our port of operation. Located on the southern end of the island of Kyushu, Sasebo is a typical old-new city with mixed Western and Oriental customs and costumes. But, be it ever so humble, there can be. no duplication of our little city with it's little shops, nite-clubs, restaurants, and friendly people. ssisy ,, ,s ii if R .ng f y A I 'x Y as -2, I4 sr. if NN N x ,,..,Xs:' ws-twigs Y K 5, X Q f RYUU ARE RUR ERiERlR8 UR SHORES Ri R JAPARA SUVERHBR NAil0tl,Y0llRE All RRERRRRR, r ACT URE All AMERICAN. y it t is ' , Wf - . R ts mfg Y A l A Ll A familiar scene - Sasebo Harbor seen from Yokose fuel docks. f 5, Q X f ' k:..:st. ,4- The entrance to Sasebo harbor-a welcome sight after strenuous operations caiong the Korean coast. s Q dk. I , I 7.6 :A-zrzsicx in vugsf we x Another familiar landmark to the traveling men of the Mispillion is the harbor entrance at Kaohsiung, Formosa. The semi-tropical climate of the Chinese Nationalist island is always warmly received after stren- uous operations in Korean winter weather. 'VR' ' Q 5' HX Top: Entrance to Kaohsiung harbor. Center: Mispillion sailors on trip to Tainan are novel strangers to young Chinese boy. Bottom: Chinese farmer hauls a load of iute to market in a cart pulled by a water buffalo, as did his ancestors for many centuries. 4 1 ? A 4 v QQ .,,r .. QVS-X En. ' ,viii I s N? rYi '1-f 'l!'.sfX 'Am ww' Q lv --W-A. 5 i Many odd and revealing things were observed when the men of the Mispillion took a sight-seeing trip to the inland city of Tainan, Formosa. lt was interesting to witness how harmoniously the Formosan aporigines, the Chinese refugees, and the peoples of Japanese de- scent lived and worked together in the age old manner of their ancestors. A revealing mixture was that of two radically diferent components -the ancient and simple institutions and traditions of the Orient, and the machin- ery, communications, and customs adopted from the Western world. Although the residents of Formosa are, for the most Dart. of a ditgef-but rare and salrak a don- guage entirely apart from our own, it was quite evident that they were honest in their friendship, and are staunch, freedom-loving citizens of the world. . ,I 4 . 11. R' ,., x X 'I' ' .1 n A 5 ow 4 . Lf Top: The ageless Chinese . scene of city park. Bottom: Young scholars attract on lookers while painting a water color ,i-I-fi ,nur-f ..o house . .or o sfofely shrine are common slghfs m Formosa and straight. iv ff ,fi Z J' 1 P: Qt G A Buddhist priest stands dignified .4 Q 1 r -vw -.-.,i...- -L - .it- Middie: A Well of Good Wishes Bottom: The Inner Court . 1 , xo, If ' 1A ,L -' uv, , wg? ,Q i.,,'3F1e . ww M , 'V' KF 4 , xy, 1' , Vw s. s 'faxif' A76 .1 i ' cu ,. ,H Several of the Mispillion's officers and crewmen visited Nagasaki, Japan, and saw the city which will long be remembered as the target of one of history's first atomic weapons of war. Most of the large city has been rebuilt, but still many ruins stand as mute reminders of that August morning in 1945 when the atomic explosion rendered chaotic havoc to Nagasaki. A sign labovei serves as further reminder of that not-to-be-forgotten day of the Second World War. Children laugh and play where once radio-active rays dealt death and destruction. 93 Removing shoes before entering house - an old custom. Corner of church resisted atomic blast. Sr 'K gi r Mute stone witness stands among ruins with hands clasp New Catholic chapel now serves as house of worship for in prayer. Naaasaki residents. Pre-war Catholic hospital still stands and serves. YOUUQ P90PleS ClWfCl1 QVOUP assemble On Clmpel S'eP5Q XX V x xx, f Q X s 3 W -,....--,-,c,.,.........-Q l l H'lI h ' the cit waterworks, the race track, and the Hong Kong scene from the Twin i s s owing y harbor and Chinese mainland in the background. A waterborne vendor paddles his diversified wares from ship to ship. Probably the most outstanding port visited by the Mispillion on her '52-'53 cruise was Hong Kong. This fabulous metropolis of the East, be- sides being one at the largest inter- national trading centers in the world, is also the melting pot of all races, languages, and customs of the world mixed together in the heart of an- cient China. ff is Q 5 fl Q Y! iiiizg The Communisf Bank of Chino . Mispillion men sfroll down Queen's Sfreef . YW? Governmenf building with aporfmenf house in background and Bank of Chino fo fhe leff. In Hong Kong one can see Western civilizofion, . . where Eos! meefs Wesf, . 4 une . . or sfridly Easl, or infernofionol . .. Ferries and Water Taxis provide transportation between Hong Kong and Kowloon and all the l,t Water taxues and vendors sampans crowd gangway as merchants flock aboard to set up shop . Vendor's sampans like the one at left circled the Mispillion, selling wares over the side with the aid of nets on the end of long bamboo poles. These vendors sold for cash or what-have-you . Scene from Tiger Balm King's gardens. Tiger Balm King's private swimming pool. Years ago an enterpris- ing Chinese man amassed a fortune by marketing a patent medicine called Tiger Balm . With his fortune he erected a magnificent palace and built an expansive panorama of sculptured statues and archi- tecture depicting Chinese fairyland and the Chinese heaven , The man, known as the Tiger Balm King opened his gardens to the public so that all could see the colossal fantasia that covers a com- plete mountainside. l l Unbelievable sculpture and architecture. The Tiger Balm King's palace. Y The fantastically colored temples, shrines, statues, scenes, and carved murals attract hundreds of visitors each day. The Chinese townfollf, the world traveler, and the American sailor all gasp at the huge collection of oddities, things, and etc. to be found here, and camera fans shoot many rolls of film trying to capture scenes from the panoramic displays. ,410 mm. ln the Tiger Balm King's gardens are narrow paths that lead you up the golden stairs and into dark grottos and out into surprise promontories where you find your- self in a red lacquer minature temple, or in a nest of ferocious dragons, or face to face with a Mandarin hunter about to spear a wild boar . . . mir Z-'www , B. is. af , KARATSU BY THE SEA 1 . Practically all hands enioyed a little R 8- R leave at the seaside resort in Karatsu, Japan. The peaceful country-beach atmosphere offered a pleasing relief to the strained nerves of the fighting men of the Mispillion. The good food and good living was gratifying to all . . . MWA ...N 'riff 'Xu Mama-san gathers lrelp from the beach. urea ilmen in K0 UfSU- wlahg 3 - ,,, FH -5. Q 1' Q' . f CQ V - ' -- -L . . .1 - Q..-,Ju-.,. U, ' vm- . 'Q . - N N i -l,x ' xg K. V X, X ' U. L View of Seaside Hotel from the gardens. ,Awn- , i ,-., 1 I 41 f f J! , A f Q, f ,f X221 ii? ff A L, Local falenf does a lovely oil painting of a-beach scene. Beach side of the hotel. I Above: Oriental hostelry. Right: Kcratsu-by-The-Sea. ,gurl Q K .X1. V ,sm .9143-' Y 'NC .7.- - f'z-f ,fi . .., ... ,- -mg' ' Gracious living bythe sec Above: Korotsu beach. Right: Shinto pcxrty on Mount Mirror. A! . QP: x es. X A 4 tk -wb,. , ' ' . -Z Y kt F'i 'T While in Formosa, the officers and men of the Mispillion donated a large quantity of toilet articles fsoap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, etc.l to the Catholic hospital for use there. Here, Mr. Hurtubise and Chief Davis deliver the gifts to the Sisters of the hospital, who greatfully accept them for the patients. M M, .- TOKYO ITITION HOTEL The big modern office and apartment buildings of Tokyo present a striking contrast with the areas just a few miles from the city. Above: Schoolgirls pass in front of the Tokyo Station Hotel. Left: Commuters head for the electric trains that will rush them from Tokyo to their suburban homes. +vt'l Hllll n riilllI vl'i my nm mr 1 Famous Diamond Head in Beaufiful Hawaii. f Q' f ,...w, 571' HULAH 1 J f 5 if 3 x, V X -, 1 gg - A H- F , , ,X nifg, EEG! Xi .. E si a QV' r 1 , i X i ' ' 'X 1iii '1a33b' f,-: in , 'ifgiggigf 5 . P Q 'r ' .K . ' K - -J Hawaii as seen through the Mispillion's rigging. .4-LW, The Island Paradise . I ' - K x A ,, , e , 1- 5' , ALM' S All hands line fhe rail for the homecoming . As fhe ship draws nearer, the crowd grows resfless. as Necks crane, and eyes strain for a glimpse of the returning sons, husbands, and lovers W1 i' Shouts, cries of elution, woves and tears os the ship 'ies up ot the pier, The gcingwoy goes down, ond so do the men -into those waiting arms, 'T m-. Y. j Greetings and embraces over, wives, families, ond friends come oboord the returned Mispillion to visit. 'Q' IF '23 xf I l f wa' 5 i Vf .. A 8 I Q f-N-7 3 0 . 1- f 0 J. 7 0 ad I I He J, .....B, jg? ' qt--- v ug-- fs Mis UAF? I 'T 'V ' will-LQ'-151 J 5 I N' 3 f A ,I - H . r - X at 0003? 'K C A -x qv' fl , ' I W K.. N. fZ1EQisl 'Q E J k 1 w N -' 6 X, -M fm' , ' N 5 it 7 ,, X! A ie JY -- U I 6 x N is ff X A I :fall 5,411 org Al I, 8 .1 3. 1 5 4 . My 'MR X IS 55e5 f4fff? 'JW K ' , Q - +-NN-. Q K . K N f X4 'N' 7 4 X 6... , Iliff 5 NT' M Q -- fr ' ix - X' -5 x t --,. ... ' , 6- fx . fvevek AGAIN n -,--E yganezaf km :X Polly, Sfar of the Ecsf . Orienial floorshow 'Y 4 ui Tec parfy???? 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Captain Jewett, whose home town is Pomeroy, Washington, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1932, the Armed Forces Staff College in 1948, and the U.S. Naval War College in 1953. He had served on battleships and destroyers prior to World War ll. During the last war, he served as Navigating Officer on heavy cruisers, participating in more than 25 naval engagements in various theaters of operations. In addition to service ribbons for all theaters, Captain Jewett was awarded the Bronze Star for combat duty. We are all looking forward to our forthcoming cruise with Captain Jewett and we are sure that it will be as pleasant and interesting as the cruise which this book describes. s 1 il t sa l 9609009 4' - --31' . f S, ' - X , L JJ' '- Q AYONA 3 3 A! W 1' 'h a 4 ,h ,, pg A af, 9. Jkyjiy, V: 7 Aura-Q. .,.....V - , . . :EMI Jil? ' M , ,V ,:r,k,,-+' - fl. f A , L, ,, f' -- ,A - Zwfv- W Win! - ., - xypm, 5 - 1' ,, t ' W ,
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