Porterfield (DD 682) - Naval Cruise Book

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J FRONT ROW: Caliqan, C. E.: Hardy, D. R.: Reasor, W. S.: Snook, G. H.: Doan, D.: Lodge, I. L.: Garren, M. C.: O'Cor1- nell, R. L. MIDDLE ROW: Huff, G.: Williamson, fW. H.: Pearce, I. W.: Sidbeck, C. W.: lerniqan, D. L.: Kinkade, H. R.: Barrington, F. G.: Brown, G. M.: Saul, R. R. BACK ROW: Thompson, D. M.: Kilcrease, D. I.: Crow, M. M.: lohnson, C. P.: Humbert, H.: Thomas, K. E.: Snook, R. B.: Burton, E. L.: Thompson, L. G.: Paulsen, W. R. X V--.Ri f ORKQBNAL , No sQuEAK '3 L TOPNQ 2

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FIRST DIVISION Another year has gone by and we can look back on another eventful cruise with its many experiences and good times. Oh, it wasn't all play and no work, we had the same old routine that is necessary on every ship. For the lst Division there was the constant chore of keeping the forward part of the ship looking trim, along with the many details that had to be manned such as: picking up the buoy, anchor detail, retrieving the sleeve after firing, the high line and fueling details. There was never any trouble, trying to find something to do! lt was the good liberty ports that made us forget those busy days at sea. This cruise provided a couple of new stopsp one of which was Bangkok, Thailand with the beautiful splendor of the many colorful Budda Temples. One of the fellows in the lst Division was fortunate in finding a home away from home. He met an Army Sergeant and his family and was invited to their home for a treat of water buffalo and all the trimmings. ln Hong Kong everyone took advantage of the low cost of clothing to fatten their wardrobes. A tour of the Island topped off with a swell steak dinner was a real treat. There wasn't much to do in Formosa, although the crew did enjoy a swimming party held at one of the beaches. ' Of all the ports we entered japan was the most popu- lar. There is always so much to do there. Yokosuka has the finest E. M. Club known to a serviceman. From Yokosuka it is just a short train ride to Yokohama or Tokyo which is a real sight-seeing trip for any for- eigner. On the way home we had a brief stop at Midway. About the only thing of considerable interest there was the beautiful water that surrounded the Island and the Gooney birds that were there. , There was plenty of time in Pearl Harbor to enjoy the many beaches and means of entertainment, but knowing we were so close to home, that was quickly passed, and we steamed home to San Diego. X I 'N Z ' I5 ...- ... I if f' ? o X I2 f X I .' ' ,. X. fl 2 K L

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