Pawcatuck (AO 108) - Naval Cruise Book

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HISTORY OF OFFICERS The Daddy of all the officers, although quite young, LCDR Thomas McCARTHY, hails from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. LCDR McCARTHY is the father of 5 children and now makes his homein Bridgeport, Connecticut. . . LCDR McCARTHY has risen rapidly since his entry into service. He was commissioned Ensign in 1942 and served in the Pacific throughout World War II. He can't see why a man joining the Navy would want to be station-ed on shore duty? ? ? ? LT Clarence F. BISHOP was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. A former enlisted man who ad- vanced himself during the war, Mr. Bishop has s-erved in many types of vessels all over the world. I His decorations include the American Defense, American Theatre, Pacific Theatre, Good Conduct, European Theatre, Navy Occupation, Philippine Defense, World War II Vlctory Medal and European Occupation Medals. His primary duty aboard the PAWCATUCK is Engineering Officer. LT Golden P. ROBINSON, the First Lieutenant, prior to his transfer, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He has 20 y-ears of active service in the United States Navy. During World War II, he served aboard several submarines. He is a qualified sub-officer and was awarded the submarine combat insignia. LT ROBINSON served at Key West, Florida, in th-e USS R-13 as a Chief Torpedoman's Mate, and then was commissioned Ensign. He served in the LION FI'SH and remained aboard for the duration of the war as Torpedo and Gunnery Officer. He was awarded the Bronze Star, American Defense Medal, American Theatre, Pacific Theatre, China Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He also received the European Occupation Medal. I Nicknamed Rapid Fire , LT ROBINSON is married and the father of a 2 year old son. LT Paul S. STUART is another Reserve officer recalled to active duty during the Korean conflict. He reported aboard the PAWCATUCK 15 February 1952 and was assigned to the Operations Department. After spending 6 months in Operations, he was transferred to the Deck Force Division, and has been the First Lieutenant since August. LT STUART was engaged in the practice of' Mechanical and Civil Engineering in New Orleans, and is a graduate of Tulane University. During the war, LT STUART s-erved in the USS PC-1214 as Engineering Officer, Executive Officer, and finally Commanding Officer. He saw action in the Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean areas. He is remembered for organizing the Glee Club aboard the PAWCATUCK. From the size of LT CLIFTON., one could gliess he was from Texas, as they don't make them that big anywhere else in the country. He has been in the Navy for 10 years and served aboard the USS REGULUS QAK-141 as a radioman second class. He was commissioned Ensign in 1945. After serving a brief period as a line' officer, LT CLIFTON transferred to the Supply Corps. He reported aboard the PAWCATUCK 27 July 1951 and was .transferred to shore duty in Texas 22 September 1952. ' LT CLIFTON is married and the father of 2 small boys. He was the only man aboard ship who could make the claim that he w-ore size 46 trousers. A rebel if there ever was one, LTJG William V. STEED manages to make friends with Yankees regardless of his background. LTJ G STEED spent three years 11944-4'7J on active duty ID the Navy and received the American Defense Medal, American Theatre, the Philippine Libera- tion Medal, Pacific Theatre and World War II Victory Medal. In civilian life, LTJ G STEED worked for the Hormel Company's Industrial Engineering Department in Minnesota. I LTJ G STEED and his wife are the proud parents of a year old son. Ensign William P. CALDWELL was born in LaFeria, Texas, and like most Texans, he stands six feet and weighs 200 and umpteen pounds. . .He .graduated from the Iowa State College in 1951 and in that sameyear was commissioned Ensign in the United States Navy. ' Although nick-named MISS FIRE because of incidents during target practice he is a very able gunnery officer. In his short time aboard from July 8, 1951, he has been considered by the crew as fair and regular. MR. CALDWELL has a wife and one boy. - 4 I 8 I

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COMMANDING OFFICER JAME S A. FITZGERALD Captain, USN E71

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lil QD u-.1 OFFICERS ' Q A yu. 11. --, 3 Left to Right: 1st row: LT F. F. Guertin, LT C. F. Bishop, CAPT J. A. Fitzgerald, LCDR T. S. McCarthy, LT E. V. Clifton ' J . ENS W P. C ld ell ENS W. E. McHugh, ENS F. C LT G. P. Robinson.. .Last row. MCH J. L. Knepler, LT H. E. Porter, r, . a w , Dencer, ENS W. H. Nichols, LTJG W. V. Steed, LT P. S. Stuart, Jr., CBSN W. R. Knapp.