Sylvania (AFS 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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Executive Division -3 ETCM T. E. O'Haver 3-M Co-ordinator Washington, Ind. PN2 S.D. Steward Norfolk, Va.. r , SN W.R. Ebel Independence, Mo. x J u...,,g .ff GMGC J.L. Beilby Career Counselor Norfolk, Va. PN2 T.W. Wolbert HM2 P R Onken Norfolk, Va. Dobbs Ferry N Y PNSA P.D. Grubb SN A W Pretak Falls Church, Va. Eureka Mo SN C.K. Watkins Harrison, Ark. PNSA D.V. Wood Cleveland, Tenn.