Pawcatuck (AO 108) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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HISTORY OF OFFICERS Iconfinuedl The Navigator and practical joker among the officers of the PAW-CATUCK is LT .Frederick F. GUERTIN. LT GUERTIN is another who climbed. through the enlisted ranks to his present grade. LT GUERTIN h-elped put the USS HORNET in commission and served aboard her until she was sunk by the Japanese Navy. LT GUERTIN was Commanding Officer of the LST 702. Among his. decorations are the Purple Heart, American Theatre, American Defense, the Pacific Theatre Cwith a Silver and Bronze Starj, the European Theatre, Philippine Liberation, China Service and Army Occupation and World War II Victory Medals. 0 Bangor, Maine, is the home town of LT Herbert E. PORTER. He has a wife and a young daughter, Nancy Joan, age 2. He reported aboard the PAWCATUCK 1 May 1950 and is the Assistant Cargo Oflicer and Damage Control Officer. LT PORTER attended the Maritime Academy at Castine, Maine, in 1942. He was commissioned an Ensign in October 1943 in the Naval Reserve. He serv-ed in the Merchant Marine from 1943 to 1949 as Third Asst. Engineer to Chief Engineer Unlimited. LT PORTER was promoted to full Lieutenant 15 July 1952. Ensign Frederick Charles DENCER, 23, was born in New Orleans, La. In his 'early childhood his family migrated to Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended the Purdue University's NROTC. He was graduated on June 10, 1951, and on that same date he was entered in to the Navy with a com- mission grade of Ensign. A MR. DENCER reported aboard the PAWCATUCK for duty on July' 8, 1951. .He is our Edu- cational Officer and is attached to Operations. With his Bachelor of Sciencein Mechanical Engin- eering and Bachelor of Naval Science degrees, Ensign DENCER has the makings and showings of a very capable and confident young officer. Nicknamed Little Admiral he and the men under his supervision get along well together. . . Ensign William Edmund McHUGH, ag-e 23, was born in New York City. He reported aboard the PAWCATUCK on fMarch 31, 1952, for duty. He attended. the Naval School for Officer Candi- dates at Newport, Rhode Island, and was commissioned Ensign on March 20, 1952. 1 Before joining the Navy he attended the St. Peter's College in Jersey City, New Jersey, and in June 1951 graduated with a B. S. degree. His short period of work was done at Austenaul Laboratory experimenting with plastic and false teeth. Ensign MCHUGH is liked by most everyone aboard ship. His friendliness toward all oflic-ers and men is beyond reproach. As a line oiiicer his duties vary from bridge watches to public relations officer. I ' Ensign William Hart NICHOLS, a New Englander, born in Hartford, Connecticut, age 22, reported aboard the PAWCATUCK for duty 24 July 1952 while this ship was in Greece. A Harvard graduate with a BA degree, he was commissioned Ensign in June 1952. His duties are w1thVthe,Deck Divisionas Assistant to the First Li-euten-ant. . - Boatswain William R. KNAPP, nicknamed Smiley for his friendly smiles whenever he speaks to you, hails from out west in Huntington Park, California. He reported aboard the PAW- CATUCK for duty in 29 December 1950 and is very popular and well liked by all officers and men. He never has too much to say, but exhibits a fin-e sense of humor and a winning personality. With 13 years of ,active service in the Navy, he has quite a war record. He served aboard the USS Sandpiper CAVP-93, the PC-549, the USS Fremont QAPA-449, th-e USS Estes CAGC-121, the USS Indianapolis CCA-351, and the USS New Jersey CBB-621. He was also with the Flag Allowance ComFifthFlt and the Flag Allowance ComAmphibious Group One. He received the Bronze Star, the American Defense Medal, the American Theatre, the Pacific Theatre, the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal, the World War Two Victory Medal, and the European Occupation Medal. Machinist James Louis KNEPLER reported aboard the PAWCATUCK for duty on 14 Jun-e, 1951. He was born November, 1920, and is the father of three children. His previous duty before he came on board was on the USS Coral Sea. MR. KNEPLER'S war time record is an excellent one-he was awarded the American Theatre, Pacific Theatre, Good Conduct, and the Navy Occupation Medal CEurop-ean Theatrel. MR. KNEPLER is the quiettype of officer that gets along well with his crew and fellow officers. Above all, the PAWCATUCK will never find a bett-er officer as a part of its crew. E101 . kuiilllf