Pawcatuck (AO 108) - Naval Cruise Book

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J 911 I 0 W ..- . -.,..-..f I F DIVISION I Left to Right-lst row: R. E. Mix,- GM1g A. J. Marinello, GMC 5 LT G. P. Robinsong ENS W. P. Caldwellg J. G. Harris, GM2 Last row: W. J. Hurdg K. C. Walcheck, SN 5 G. R. Uhler, SNg G. G. Adsit, FC33 P. W. Zerbe, GMM2g L. W. Arnold, SN 3 C. L Westfall, SN 5 E., N. Van Skaik, SN g W. J. Oberwanowicz, Jr., GM3. . '

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E911 ,', 4' 'of' SECOND DIVISION Left to right: Peterson, BM3, C. J. McCoy, BM1, J. T. Buchanan, BM2' R. A. Nenow BMC' LT G. P. Robinson' CBSN W. R Knapp, C. H. B1l1oW, BM2, R. uP. O'Brien, BM2, T. M. Utley, SN. 2nd ro,w: J. Richardson BM3, S Falkowski shi, G. E Brady SN, F. G. Boyer, BM3, U. J. Wlnfree, SN, J. H. Trent, SN, V. H. Wunsch, SN, G. T. Manehester, SN, C. M. Fosher, SN, L. E Hill SN'T C Booth SN P S E lh dt SN G K , , . . , , . . nge ar , , . . Hollister, SN. Last row: B. E. Phelps, SN, A. DiSanto, SN, DW. D Brumfield, SN, L. J. Zeidman, SN, M. W. Neumeyer, SN, W. F. Burridge, SN, J. A. Thomas, SN, W. T. Mesko, SN, F. M Baumann, SN, R. W. Melot, SN, H. J. Thornsbury, SN, H. E. Hall, SN, E. C. Harrington, SN, J. M. Rodriguez, SN.

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DECK FORCE The plan of the day for Monday 21 April 1952 reported that at 1600 the U. S. S. Pawcatuck CAO-1081 would weigh anchor for the last time in the United States for about four months and chart a course for the Mediterranean Sea. However, plans were changed and one more liberty was granted in Norfolk, Virginia, before shoving off at 0830 Tuesday 22 April. Thus, a period of fueling at sea, drills, general quarters and liberty in foreign ports commenced. Heading up the Deck Department was Lieutenant G. P. Robinson, First Lieutenant, with division oiiicers being Bos'n Knapp and Ensign McHugh for First and Second Divisions respectively. Quiet spoken Chief Boatswain's Mate Richard Nenow had the position of most responsible petty oificer, and riding herd on the seaman and third class boatswain's mates were Jim Lassiter and Buck don't let his size fool you Buchanan. With those well trained and well qualified persons as leaders, the men of the deck force were in for much wirebrushing, painting, fueling at sea, early revielles, and a few holiday routines that didn't turn out to be all holiday, considering the fact that once in awhile a ship had to be fueled before it was possible for the men to be at their leisure. However, it was not all work and no play. There were plenty of chances for relaxa- tion and recreation. Several weekends of undisturbed holiday routine were afforded and a lot of early liberties granted during the cruise. There were also numerous tours of places of interest, ranging from a half day tour of Pompeii to the five day leave tour to Paris. Then, of course, the movies on the cargo deck with plenty of room for all, except perhaps when the 180 passengers were aboard between Naples and Golfe Juan, but that was for only two nights and one day. Seats at the movie ranged from a blanket spread on the deck to the Captain's chair with the white cloth covering. One of the most outstanding was Fred Baumann's own private boxcrate with room for two, and printed on each side Baumann and guest. This contraption was always in the front row. The Deck Department crew's berthing space is located amidships, forward of the after well deck. This compart- ment was kept neat as a pin throughout the trip by Johnny Wells, who, very nautical like, when addressed by shipmates - never failed to reply Wells, Aye - even if he was asked only the time of day. Johnny was in the U. S. Army during the second world war. Captain of the head was Winfree- Urial Joyner Winfree. Wonder how many of his shipmates knew his first name? The personnel of the Deck Department were from many places and of various temperaments, and as the men live together as closely as it is necessary on a ship, even one the size of the Pawcatuck, the various traits and character- E171