Walke (DD 723) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1958 volume:

.. fi 'ywIx+s:'2 EMP: 'g+fIQwr1'1 -mf! 5 'xI4?ffQ3fgI's'ig III! J Emfmsuq QI-IINA Q Q ,SLA U OKINAWA 6 GUAM HONG: KONGC 1, PHILIPPINES IJ IC, QQ D I EAS Q Q U9 MANU5 Q3 LM'?D:1E?1C3Ii'C 1 V NJ BRISBANE QNX ,5 42 ix, NEW ZEALANU ' Lone aEAcH LIALVAHAAI I A W Q G QSSNDS 3 A ffffwyw WMM RECEEVTED w 4' -v r, .DN V, f ' 'A :'..iu..J 5A o NAVY DEPARTMENT LIBRARY PAC-fo PASO Y L+ A Sw ug ..., L XM M A511 IV I Y U55 WALKE. AUCKLKND ' NORTH ISLAND f , f Q ff1- -i ' 7 X' G ,ii i X -V l 1- 'A ' so '13, 5. ' WQYH4.. ,Q .R , X58 Cdiauxse Destroyers are the greyhounds of the fleet. They are light, fast, and maneuverable, but above all, they are flexible. Anti-aircraft defense, anti-submarine Warfare, shore bombardment, and plane guarding are all in a dayas Work, and it is for readiness in these tasks that once each year or so, a destroyer goes to the Western Pacific. For six months, she steams from sea to sea and visits many foreign ports, and through- out this period she operates-independently, with a destroyer division, or with a large task force. To an outsider, she may appear to be only a mass of steel, Wire, and guns, but there is more to her than this- Inside, sometimes unseen, live 240 men-men from all of the United States, and from points outside, men from every background and life, many different personalities. In the destroyer, they have joined forces as one. They are a group with a common purpose, and together they share the Work and share the fun. There is plenty of both. This book is a story of just one of these ships and one of her cruises. U.S.S. WALKE-Westpac, 1958. ,X . x. ..,. , 'IINLZ 1 v t 5,2 .Vi I, V , ., I at ,, Y A f U 'Af n ff lx i . 'wht qty ,fgxvpgxtgx 1 1 4 .YS -. .',' J- LJ. - U.S.S. WALKE QDD-7235 was first commissioned on 21 January 1944 and named for Henry Walke, an American naval officer. He was born in 1808 near Portsmouth, Virginia, and died in 1896, having served with distinction in the Mexican and Civil iWars. He retired in 1870 with the rank of Rear Admiral. WALKE participated in the invasion of Europe in 1944, engaging in shore bombardment and close support of troops and then returned to the United States for overhaul. Upon completion, she proceeded to Norfolk and San Diego and then to Pearl Harbor, prior to departure for Pacific operations. ln November and December 1944, the ship participated in the Philippine campaign, with action in Luzon, Orinac Bay, Mindoro, and Lingayen Gulf. On 6 January 1945, while fur- nishing fire support for minesweeping operations, WALKE was attacked by four enemy planes. The first two were shot down. The third plane, although hit, crashed into the port side of the bridge, and the fourth plane, also hit, crashed off the port quarter. Extensive damage was done to the ship, and sixteen men were killed, including the commanding officer, Cdr George F. Davis, U. S.. Navy. He was awarded the Con- gressional Medal of Honor-posthumously. Following overhaul in the States, the ship took part in the Okinawan operations, the occupation of Japan, and finally, 4'Operation Crossroads, the first atom bomb tests in the Bikinis. In 1947, she joined the Hmothball fleetfy WALKE was recommissioned in October 1950 and joined Task Force 77 in Korea. While steaming off Wonsan on 12 June 1951, she suffered an underwater explosion, believed to be a torpedo or mine, killing twenty-six men and wounding forty. Following repair in Japan and overhaul in the States, the ship participated further in the Korean action, from June 1952 to January 1953, and July 1953 to February 1954. Since the Korean action, WALKE has made four tours to the Western Pacific. She is presently under the command of Cdr Jack Scapa, USN. r ' + z f S Q QS' -, fx x X X xx v - Q f X A X .N x wx u -.Q gud .5 iw ,v my M W QL. MLA-f QAQH- ' 1. ,.. - ,u..',wA,A.x. X, , W, 4 x ' ' fffimw, . W 0, WW, My ,,,x !fEM,QWzL.YfzzgC ww I I ' hiya, ' ,,, f 'G I fm, . M, fe ' W- Q , ,W -WWE ,f Q X52 in Q x. ,, X X. X, . , - X X ' X is N A' , x ,if 1- Xl. K X K 'wl wx Sw 4' x fx--x :sw X N X w ' x x X , A K W . ' X ,sf A X. ' My 'Xi fx Q , A x, K AX, fe X- 2. 14, 0 wx Q - 1 . X. wf-XM Wffwfwg- ffm v K1- xx fm M, KN ,Nw wi M-Q'SiP:2,X . ,, ', X , XX . MSR ' ik W , 'I kg. K If , , A My gg me V ' f ,:' ,Aw f ff 1 W EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Executive Officer, LCdr I-I. J. Klein, attended the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in 1941, and upon graduation served as third and second mate at sea until 1944, when he came on active naval duty. On his first ship, U.S.S. WHITLEY CAKA-913, he took part in the Iwo Jima campaign and ac- tion in the Atlantic area. In 1946, Lt fjgj Klein joined U.S.S. BEXAR CAPA-2373 as Boat Group Commander and in 1948 went to U.S.S. F. D. ROOSEVELT CCVB-421 as Radio Of- ficer and Administrative Assistant. Shore duty at the Uni- versity of South Carolina followed, and then sea duty as , Engineering Officer, U.S.S. FLOYD B. PARKS IDD-8845 dur- ing the Korean conflict Next duty with the Special Weapons Project at Albuquerque and Lake Mead Base staff duty with CTG 7 3 and assignment to OPNAV preceded assignment to WALKE in November 1957 LCdr and Mrs Klein live with their three boys 1n Whittier California CAPTAIN Commander ,lack Scapa assumed command of WALKE in October 1957, following sixteen years of naval service. Com- missioned in 1941, he served throughout World War II in U.S.S. RALEIGH CCL-71. In 1946 he was assigned as Execu- tive Officer, Office of Naval Officer Procurement. Next came duty at the University of New Mexico and at the General Line School. From 1948-1950, he was Executive Officer, U.S.S. BUCK KDD-761J. In 1950, he attended the Naval War Col- lege, followed by duty on the Staff of the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic. In 1952 he was promoted to Com- mander. From 1953-1955, he was the U. S. Representative on the French NATO Staff of the Commander Western Medi- terranean Area in Algeria. Then followed duty as Gunnery Officer, U.S.S. WISCONSIN IBB-641. This duty preceded assignment to WALKE. Cdr Scapa resides in Rolling Hills, California, with his wife and three sons. 0' . , I 3 o I . , 0' A , . C pr . . if , Q . . . . - I 'V f -L 3 v I V f ' S LT JACK FORTENBERRY LT JOSEPH H. PETTICREVV Operations Officer Gunnery Officer LT fjgl TIMOTHY M. KIBLER LT fjgj RICHARD N. ROUNDS Engineering Officer Supply Officer LT fjgj CHARLES S. ADOFF LT fig? GERALD A- FULK Communications Officer CIC Offwef LT fjgl ROBERT J. MCGREGOR LT Ljgj STANLEY M. TITUS ASW Officer Main Propulsion Assistant I LT fjgj HERBERT A. MILLER ENS WALTER R. FUCHS First Lieutenant ENS WILLIAM W. SEATON Damage Control Assistant Electronics Officer ENS RICHARD E. BULLENE Second Division 0 icer ff I ' f '. A '5i2'i'!1'ff -VPU' Ee'-'Ii if 9 ,5 H!-Im! U' -H1 - -- H , -L, 1 2- , , 4: -f . , ,dw U, 5 . S ,. ,-:,.x,,,A, L1 J s w sf' fi' ENS CHARLES F. .WISER ENS GLYNN M. THOMPSON Dwbmsmg Officer Assistant Navigator 'ima' Ens Thompson, Lt Fortenberry, Lt Cjgl Adoff, Ens Bullene, Ens Wiser, Lt Cjgl Fulk, Cdr Scapa, LCdr Klein, Lt fjgb McGregor, Lt Cjgl Miller, Ens Fuchs, Lt fig? Rounds, Lt fjgl Pettigrew, Ens Seaton, Lt fig? Titus, Lt fig? Kibler. ln 'M---------A--M ' mr' -gmmnazae-1-f . 31 spyafi ' - ,f 1+ ,Q -. -. 1 . ua- .v -.-llffl.-IfK'f'Q' -ff - TS ' ' '.-1 mir? .H QHu. A Q. I-I, v ...wfiariiz-mlsi -4'-4 -.. -IH? J' as ra 4 I FIRST DIVISION SITTING. Davrs Rocha Jemison Watzek Giachino Patton Lt fjgl Miller Windham Brown Palmquist Wentworth Norman. STANDING: Leis Gundiff Broadwater Gold- strand Jensen Falardeau Storey Martin Gunter Brown Kmg Connell From mrdshrps forward Frrst Drvrsron rergns supreme The hull, mam deck and bulk- heads, the guns, and most of the machrnery rn thrs sectron rs Frrst Drvrsron s responsrbrlrty It rs d1v1ded between the Boatswarn s Mates, Gunner s Mates, and respectrve strrkers The bosuns, the only real seamen rn the Navy as some wrll say, are charged wrth a multl tude of tasks They handle lrnes and ground tackle at Sea Detarl, they man the forward sta- tron when refuelrng at sea, and handle the forward hrghlrnes for personnel, marl, and movre transfer Probably the most rrnportant and tune consumrng job for the bosuns, though, 1S the preservatron of the shlp It 1S only because of the contrnuous scrubbmg, chrpprng, and parntrng that the shrp looks as smart as she does when comrng rnto port after a long stretch at sea The gunner s mates, the other half of Frrst Drvrsron, marntarn and frre our mam and secondary batterres The two forward 5 and 3 mounts belong to the drvrsron, and rt IS up to the gunners to keep the mounts, guns, and horsts rn constant reparr They have done a good job Mt 52 won an E for excellence durrng the crurse mu.-.':+:2.ggs yrr- f:w'u.,nwrmmwr'+sf:-.1 -... 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SITTING: Bannister, Reil, Onstott, Cuthbertson, Chernikoff, Maestas, Watts, Ens Bullene, Worsham, Byrd, Hower- ton, Jones, Beckwith, Collins. To Second Division belongs the half of the ship aft of midships. Second Division, like First, is composed of BoatsWain's and Gunneris Mates, plus deck seamen. Their job is pretty much like that of their shipmates up front, however, there are some duties which are peculiar to Second Division. The care and rigging of the motor whaleboat is the responsi- bility of Second Division bosuns, as is the operation of the midships winch at Sea Detail. The accommodation ladder and the sea ladder are also handled by these men. The gunners are kept busy with lVIts. 53, 33, and 34, and it is their job to insure that the guns are al- ways in fighting shape. When not turning to in their endless job of preservation, many of the division personnel stand underway watches on the bridge. Lookouts, messengers, helmsmen, lee helmsmen, and phone talkers are vital members of the shipis watch, and these stations are manned by men from the Second, as well as the First and Third Divisions. It has long been policy to start a new man out in a deck division before he is considered for any specialized job. Even in these days of highly technical and complicated duties, the majority of the seamen aboard have had some time in the deck force. Deck seamanship has not gone by the Wayside with the advent of the new Navy. 'F , -I 1 1 ' f -1 ' ' ,','i1 A15 - ' 'T r, ',- M ,1, nl f ,.. -f A ' 1 A.--1-'rj-5 ,f. , f off- Aww, I,-4 aw.fX'9'??59??i Ifilfff' . f gs' Wi' 9535-3-ttf'-3f'.-I ii'4?:- K Ytiwid- six., ,f.zE::f?Jrf5ki. ,55 5-gza, M-ig. . all engines ahead standard A V, ,.. 4 5 ' E ' 15 , Q , , , , 7 .5 1 f We 3 r Z!! KW A ,V ,iw Q mari- 2 K 2 . , , jf as .. ,l5i3y.i,x f, 'wwf if - Q F ' ,,,,,,,, fgg y , .,,, - 'NUI 'DW U .. -VL 1 W ll fl' - 1 new 'W -. , an 1 .M it's dryer up here at 3,24 1 interlude it Y 4 j'f..j,?v ., b THIRD DIVISION STANDING: Sefrna, Crowe, Conger, Head, Phillips, Little, Fletcher, Price, Smith, Martin, Rentz. SITTING: Ferguson, Pugh, Flores, Davison, .Blackburn, Madden, Stephens, Lt Cjgl McGregor, Robbins, Lee, Collins, Babb, Williams. Third Division personnel take part in three vital functions of the ship: anti-submarine War- fare, gunfire control, and torpedo control. To handle these jobs, the division includes the rates of Sonarman, Fire Control Technician, and Torpedoman's Mate. The sonarmen operate and maintain the equipment used to detect, track, and attack a submarine. During both general quarters and normal underway Watches, they listen con- tinuously to the upingingv of the sonar gear, searching for friendly or unfriendly submerged objects. The fire control technicians, the uFT,s, are the men who operate the gunfire directors and fire control computers, obtaining the gunnery solution to hit air and surface targets. They must be radarmen, mechanics, and electronics technicians all in one, for they must maintain as well as operate their equipment. The torpedomen control the firing of the ship's torpedo batteries-both the large anti- surface torpedoes and the smaller anti-submarine toipedoes. In addition, they maintain the depth charges used in ASW. The duties of the division are thus many and varied, but being a deck division, they have still more responsibilities-underway bridge watches, the after highline station, and the after mooring lines when entering or leaving port. All in all, Third Division does its share in keeping the ship operative and effective. -tr fl ,, JJ. jilglxirl rx'x,-jar-ian -V , vs X ' ,x I of course our w0rk's done! candid camera the way I see it I b 1 x ,4 BRARY NAVY DEPT1 I V Q J 2 L , W aaaa a v L5 , - - W ffffg ' 2 he s SUp6I'VlSlIlg ' l:f,Vfi.fr mf ' .av ., 1 ,N -sf ' fa 'fgfif sl in 'vfnf!'4nIt,:5g':X!!f'ig-I-U rw-d :N 3575-ff,'91f. s - 1 Ol DIVISICN Lt Fortenberry, Anderson, Denkowicz, Johnsen, Foster, Staples, Meyer, Wollman, Lt Cjgl Fulk, Davis, Ens Fuchs, Vaughn, Williams, Walter, Jaye, Petty, Courtney. Ol Division-Operations and Intelligence-includes the radarmen and the electronics technicians, commonly known as HET's.,, The radarmen, standing watches in combat in- formation center, take part in just about every exercise or function of which the ship is a part. By coordinating the tactical situation as seen on their radar scopes with the story as received on as many as five voice radio circuits, the radarmen hold down a vital job and are justly proud of their rate. The ET's are the technicians, servicing the gear which radar- men and radiomen utilize in their functions. A handful of ET's must maintain several radar repeaters, radars, radio transmitters, and receivers, and they are on call at any time to search through countless Wires, fuses, and tuhes to locate the troubles which inevitably ap- pear. They, too, are justly proud. .,:g,. .:. ' g ww ' 5,:.',fgw, , , 3' - ,A . I v If ' -9. , it 1:05, -Vg nj? ' Z' ' ' -J:-JE' ' W p -2 T'?'fTy7,'5.f - y'g r' ' ms.-..f.r f ,. . 'f ' f?f QC-APS! fa'--3.r'vf' th e- 1 l ,s-twill tal -ffuw 95 - H :lm 'i f f ...mark.. business luncheon everybody needs a little liberty r'.,-- .. . ...W Q N g.x.nu.e42s.L r., A up A. Jaw ff'-W 5 . Jw. , A . 1 i -.-if, , 1.n-3g',.?. . i .- L W,-'51, .,- .A ., ,rf-..L - be 5.5.4 ,. ,Y -. M X 1 - , , .- , rw, ' '.,1f 1f'-1. -- Lil.,--.rf z ,A I ' -4 Hi- , t. rf- -.x.g.,g1'-. . . fl .,:,QE-:div 4,g41'l.1L.'-.' .1-K. 4- I 9 uni just getting some fresh air Qehi N 4 4 what's that range and bearing, Combat? v,4,1:.,..,'1 ,-n . - lr. 4' ., ' l 4 . . 'H ML., ,A L.. iw, OC DIVISICN Lt Fortenberry, Richardson, Howard, McCormack, Wyatt, Cook, Bahorich, Fraser, Lt Cjgl Adoff, Londean, Ens Thompson, Ditrneyer, Castro, Russell, Moore, Heller, Bass, Lindberg, Richard, Mendez, Mark. Radiomen, signalmen, administrative personnel, personnelmen, and yeomen. What a com- posite! The signalman, tanned and wind-whipped, constantly scanning the surrounding ships for any signal to change course, take station, or just 'ctalkn with flashing lights . . . The radio- man, pale, looking off into space as a string of dots and dashes sounds in his earphones, mak- ing sense to no one but himself . . . Then the pencil-pushersf' handling the man from cradle to the grave as far as his naval career is concerned . . . This is the montage of the OC Division. Our radiomen have reason to-walk proudly. More complimentary remarks to them this trip than to any other radio gang in the division. Around the clock, they held contact with our sister ships, keeping us informed of what they were doing and they of us. They brought us our news, and even our music. Out at sea, the world had a radius to the horizon of about fifteen miles on a clear day, but the radiomenis invisible Wires reached over thousands of miles to keep us up with the outside World. The signalmen were just as important, though in a more local sense, teaching our new watch officers what each flag signal meant so that we might keep our proper station, and sending out and receiving the local messages. lt sounds routine, but it wasn't. Theirs is a job that has to be done in all kinds of weather. , ,, .. .V ,- ' '--- 5,-.5 W, if i.,r- . . - 1 v , 3.-gm-,-L, - ff f ' f 'f is ,fziifuifi 5135 '5 5ft1t7i '? '??i 'e , M' r txfi,. .. ft fi '1 r ffN f- 't ' - ..f14't'1 ' l E v i ..-.-.,..,,,, f Of F16 PeTf511'PuShe1'S, what prophet has honor in his own country? They type the trans- 615, t E.f1PPb1C3t10US f01' Sh01'C dl1tY, requests for school, discharges, and re-enlistments, and get Hot mg ut growls when no orders come in the mail. But the boys in the ship's office are always there, all day and most f h cyclopedia. o t e night, answering questions that would fill an en- a little dinner music? I no traffic during working hours K S ll! Q f A. read it 1n the POD ,W . it .19 what's that about skivvie-wavers? .- 1 , rw. .1-4'4: l . i '- -- ..-Je ?L'E'.' '4 1 'Q i B DIVISION - - ' 'lhelm Shep- ANDING: S , B ker, Cook, Williamson, Dunham, '140f9haUd, W1 , 1 Brerrd, Boothe, ?IVcli:El:lliill'l'hEi1rman, Lt fjgl Klblell SITTING2 K1akken,,P6ff1f1, Tate, Prickett, Hayek, Lt Cjgl Titus, Fero, Windham, Bates, Greenfield, Lavln. Engineers, black gang, or Hsnipesi'-These are the names for the men who supply p0W6'T to move the ship and heat, light, and Water to make it habitable. B Division, consisting Of the Boilermen and their Firemen, is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the firerooms. From their boilers comes the stea gineers produce. These boilers must be lit off at all time power is supplied from an external source. These time ' h m which is the basis for all that the CH- s underway and in port, 11111655 s aie t e exception, rather than the rule. So, the boilerman's Work is never done, and his Watches are as regular as day and night- Then, too, these men have the. distincti f 'lc' ' ' on o wo1 ing in probably the hottest space on board ship. The firerooms may get as high as l3O d P D egrees in the warmer climates. lt's H l1H1'dY but happy group that you see disappearin ' t h lieve the watch. g 1n o t e holds of the ship when it's time to 1'6- ssfzzcfiszg-azv means-,vu 1I'ATf'f312Y?!15.IY!1fEaE?EF'iI7g3i.fI'Zffif'i1l'E'f1ii:i1 '4 C' V - M , aa..'H?Af.yw: 1' ' -.e ,, Hr' -'91 v. 'lfbiffa-'L ' l7:'i'l'4l'am7L.' Jflbgzsm'- V-5 ' ' bosses down below it's cooler up here steaming as before lil.. l , ,.,. g , ,.., , Q 1 .eq, 4 ,M x V V W A :wi-i am 'W ww ' G'-137' iemf'-Fife ,,A'f1ff WFf ' 'A-'1e .R1s.:+1+.e. M DIVISION xi, e SITTING: Short, White, Atkinson, Rawlings, Browning, Lt fjgl Titus, Fogle, Thomp- son, Vogt, Carter. STANDING: Fussell, Andersen, Fairchild, Roberts, Dennison, Sum- merville, Thompson, Yowell, Dean, McGinnis, Lt fjgl Kibler. M Division, the brothers of B Division-These are the lVIachinist's Mates, the men who are responsible for the ship,s main engines and reduction gears, and much of her auxiliary ma- chinery. When underway, they man the throttles, adjusting the ship's speed as ordered by the Officer of the Deck. They operate the evaporators which provide the fresh water for cooking, washing, drinking, and steaming. They light off or secure the countless pumpS that are a part of the complicated destroyer engineering plant. And finally, when in p0rI with everything secured and quiet, the machinists open up these pumps and pieces of ma- chinery and put them back together-the equipment must be maintained. The 'Top Watch in the engine room is an exacting and complex' job, requiring a knowl- edge of each piece of machinery in the space and the location of each controlling valve. The individuals who gain this assignment can indeed have a feeling of accomplishment. The machinists are usnipesf' too, but they, like the boilermen, are proud of the name. . . .1 I Ar Ll?tI'7IVilf.R'JLlYi?'im4If: IcIl'Il'fi' 'ii' 0 1 S.. af mx W D J 7 , rp W u...a..n...L,, WW S ,S .W :X x ,X Qing-Y N Q x qt 0 t MH X- f f x X x Nw iff' fx . . add three turns. W5-'!77?t T what My i misc? . haven't heard a thing ahout turn-to ' has 1 hi'-' R DIVISION 1 --11-an-u-.f f Ellazar, Reynolds, Morales, Bradshaw, Crabson, Deane, Kellett, Roach, Sanders, - Stephens, Lt CjgJ Seaton, Ruark, Rodriguez, Thompson, Thomas, Prince, Savage, Oliphant, Bork, Dillon, Abel. R Division, another of the three in the Engineering Department, is the repair division. It is in addition the electrical, interior communications, damage control, metal Work, and auxiliar division. In no other rou on board is there such a variet of rates, and from Y g P Y no other group can the members be called upon at any time of the day or night for such a number of unusual jobs. Everything from electric light bulbs to hot Water faucets the cognizance of the division personnel on a normal day, and during general quarters 01' emergencies, the men are in addition involved in repair parties and fire parties. Here, they will locate damage, prevent flooding, test for radioactivity and extin uish oil ma- v g v terial, and electrical fires. This is truly the 'CJ ack of all tradesn division. to diesel engines comes Within w three wise men Where am I? no shop talk today black sheep .. 4 V ssh, ' 'Qrfx Wzxi 1 S DIVISION Jolly, Morris, Sturgill, Thornton, Owen, McDaniel, Bellez, Riley, Fujimoto, Lt fjgl Rounds, Rose, Ens Wiser, True, Qureishi, Dunn, Long, Mendoza, Baillo, Edwards Padua, Howell, Wheelis. Hey, Cookie, make mine rare . . . You guessed it, the most valued department on board cooks, bakers, candlestick-burners, otherwise known as Disbursing Clerks, barbers, and laundrymen. They feed us, supply us, keep us neat and clean, and best of all pay us From dawn to dawn, the galley is filled with cooking or baking odors as cakes slowly brown or chickens fry. Through the night, 'cCookie', kneads his bread and watches as the brown loaves come from the oven. From another part of the ship, the whirl of the dryer or the reversing sound of the washing machine come from the laundry, where, morning, noon, and night, the laundrymen toil and sweat over their steam press, or pull our clothes from the dryer. just a sample Our storekeepers are the unsung he1'oes. W1 U men we need a pencil, a nut, or a turbine, Stores digs out the figures and cost, and makes up the orderg and hours, days, or weeks later, he stands in a blazing sun or driving rain to make t ' ' C cer a1n you get it. The barber, with his line of chatter and whirrin l' g c ippers, malges sure we pass inspection as he trims and clips, clipping his words with the same shortness as the swipes of his clippers. Last, but more important because of being last, HPay.,, Twice a month, as regular as death and taxes, he takes his place in the t d l sun o o e out the greenbacks that pay our way on these trips around the seven seas. He answers the questions of travel, per diem, quarters allowance, tax, social security, and then draws another cup of coffee. To sum it up, these are valuable friends to have and mighty important people to have aboard. , ' ' ff 'll Sturg'll be right back Just Countmc' P1 S t ...nis... all we need is steam ..,,.-, f :mis 1.1 N .' , hh Q 1 , . f ' ' ,f i.,:'1'3 fast' F, -' V V . N - ' ' ' , , ' v ' . ... Y -2'1 -iv ' -- f '-' ' wa' Q51 . J . Q .hi , ww .L xA1?i'Q--i5'AFP1wi51'0Qvn-if-H,'sN'Qff '1mVQ fe't '5 'V 'nmRM M1i hu 'i' in ' THE CRUISE JKIII lllllllllllllllllllllfillH PEARL HARBOR The first port of call after leaving Long Beach was Pearl Harbor, located in the island of Oahu. We spent two days there, refueling and loading stores in preparation for the long cruise ahead. Not all of our time was spent in working, however, and during liberty hours we saw the sights of the island. Probably the most famous spot on Oahu is Waikiki Beach, on the eastern edge of Honolulu. Here, luxurious hotels, modern stores, and exotic night spots line the main street and beach. It is a tourist center, but a fine one, indeed. For those who were able to get away from the city, the island unfolded beautiful coves and bays, and heavy tropical vegetation reaching down to the water's edge. After seeing Oahu alone, it was easy to see why the Hawaiian Islands are the uParadise Islands of the Pacific. When we took in our lines, we knew that the cruise had started in earnest. We knew, too, that Pearl would be the first real sign of home, when, six months later, we would be fin- ishing the cruise. T CROSSING THE LINE Down with the slu'lllmau'ks, was the cry uttered by a small band of men as WfXl.Kl'i neared the equatgf in January. This was the beginning of the polliwog revolt, and altliougli short-lived, the uprising was a respectable one. Armed with buckets of Water and fire hoses, the group of polliwogs, those men who had not previously crossed the equa- tor, advanced on a large assembly of members of King Neptune's realm. Being badly outnumbered, the polliwogs fought a futile but valiant battle. They soon were forced to retreat, and they spent the rest of the day and night licking their wounds and awaiting the fateful morn. The day of reckoning arrived all too soon, and as it turned out, the scurvy polliwogs were more than repaid for their belligerence. When Davy ,lones and Neptunus Rex arrived they soon discovered that WALKE carried several men unworthy of entry into the royal domain. Sea slugs, eels, skates, squids, and scuts were despised by Neptune, but second only to polliwogs. Charges were written on each of the lowly crea- tures, and they were quickly brought to trial before the king. There, he, together with the Commanding Officer, the Royal Princess, Davy Jones, and others, decided Whether the polliwogs could possibly be cleansed by a thorough initiation. Through the mercy of Rex, all of WALKE'S creatures were al- lowed to go through the initiation. They received the wrath of all the shellbacks, plus the individually fine tortures afforded by the Royal Barber, Doctor, and Executioners. Polliwogs were tested in the coffin, the stockade, the electric chair, the tank, and finally, the garbage chute. The latter was the true test, and some of the candidates nearly failed there in their attempts to join the ranks of shellbacks. All were accepted, however, into the realm on that long and trying day. WALKE crossed the line with 21 Clean bill of health, and King Neptune left the ship, knowing that it contained only men Worthy Of his 1'0yal trust. Later in the cruise, we picked up a few more polliwogs. These even lowlier creatures were dCHlt with fairly, but harshly, on our second trip iid0Wn underf' How do you plead? Royal Court KI.. KV' 5 ' A 'arf-WP 'amzzafig .n.4:,lfm',I1iil i I ' J 4 . . doctor . . . mass production X X 'N' . S E Q rf ,H A ' w S ,X X M X Q A X X I now, last initiation WK 3 5 X i 49, W'Nfv,4,s A M, V 1 N W M ., - fs ,y iv f Q f X Royal Baby shocking! fx XX Q , X.., Nw Q. ,sg ,gl . .. ,ol .xy X- MAJ g A Q i N ql?ggi I 1 Y glub ' ' ' mmm, good smile while you can trusty shellbacks Jolly Roger .mmm-nm-1, 1.-.-.-,fav -fm ' Q L Vzmmz1-..3.5m,,m'.'G',35,W K 1 t F FA PAGO PAGO A port visited twice on the cruise Was Pago Pago, Tutuila, American Samoa. A regular fueling stop for ships making the visit 'cdovm under, Pago has one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the Pacific. Its beauty is enhanced by a small white church at one point on its edge, surrounded by tall trees and heavy tropical growth. While in Pago for the first stop, We Were en- tertained at a native dance, after which gifts were presented to the division by the native chiefs. Tours were arranged and many men visited the inland villages and plantations. One could see that the soil furnished practically everything the natives needed. For many of us, Tutuila was the first real taste of a real South Pacific island. C' , .-,M ' ' -1 'M-' agar, 1 viz' .itfzxtehxxs.f,-fiewfi R J 12 .. ,Q Lf N in 41 M V- f fm. wtf ,W ,, f ,, fWZ,.V.W, ..,m..,,, y A A V M 4 ' zffdfi' Nfffyf V 'L?fM11 ,M ff ,' ' 'Z' V' ' W. , -f E ,514 ,MQ 4 ' 6, to f ff? f f 7 f f f f M- ff ' 1 I P 1 . 'kwri ...,..'- 1, - Il. Land down under . . . halfway round the world . . . see two oceans from one point . . . reminisce of uOld Englandf, Picture all of these and you have Auckland, New Zealand. Our history tells us it was settled by convicts, but the hos- pitality and welcome shown WALKE soon dispelled any doubts We may have had. There is so much that could be said of this Pinpoint on the globe, but little space to say it. Most of it will be written only in the hearts of the men who walked Auckland's streets and visited with its citizens. One of the many highlights of the city is its War Memorial Museum. Standing high atop one of the lofty hills, it faces the sea, quietly enshrining the memories of those to whom it IS dedicated. lt is surrounded by flowers and smooth lawns, and inside it is a galaxy of history. You find the story of man, the history of New Zealand's early inhabitants, replicas of monsters that once roamed the tundra, and high in one Wing, Set apart from the rest of the building, the Nave. .fm wfgm,-M, ummm ms AUCKLAND is ..,...... l i ll il it 4 .1 ll .Q ,H 'K Vt 2 '1 c tl 5-l EF' 5-.l I 3 ,'n 1 u 4 .1 ,Qu tl F, 5 l 3 if 1 II' Xftifw Here are enshrined the testimonies to peace which New Zealand has contributed. Battle flags, pennants, and regimental colors, all punctured or shredded, hug three walls. The fourth wall is a window which looks to the sea, and beneath it, simple, yet sacred because of that simplicity, is a bronze plaque, which every day receives a fresh wreath. lts inscrip- tion: ln tribute to the men and women of the United States of America who died beside the New Zealand forces in World War II. Another high point of interest in the city is the 'Tlower Clockf' constructed for the visit of the Queen two years ago. It actually runs and is pictured in these pages. Our five days in Auckland were wonderful. Friendships were made which will never be forgotten, memories were created not to be dimmed by time, and one of our shipmates was even married there. , 4 v , , 4 A , Q ' I 'P , We stopped at hlannis. Jldniirally lslands, on our T MANUS fT W 5 Way to the Far East and again on our trip to Brig- bane. Located only two degrees south of the equa- tor, the climate there is hot and humid the whole year round. The day we were there was no ex- Qeption. Trading hetween the sailors and natives com- menced quicklyg and cigarettes, candy, soap, and other items were exchanged for shells, heads, and wooden statues. The natives proved to he sharp traders and drove a hard hargain for their wares. During the afternoon, hardy members of the crew went out into the island for some walking, and others went for a swim in Seeadler Harbor. We enjoyed the short stay, however, we were anxious to slip our moorings in the morning and continue on to Guam. W GUAM Guam-largest of the Marianas-is a possession of the United States, hut it has belonged to many world powers since the time of Magellan. He first claimed Guam for Spain OH his trip around the world. Some of the buildings the Spaniards constructed still exist today as historic ruins. The most famous of these is the Plaza de Espana. Guam is considered choice duty hy military personnel Hnd their dependents because of the climate, excellent housing, movies, TV, and sports. lVlany individuals stationed there have the additional hohhy of seashell collecting. For us, the island was only a fueling stop. It was, however, a refreshing interlude in the long trip to the Orient. F , 1 rl Ei. - 1 li? ll fa ll i L1 Y. i iz gp, :il L1 1 l? is tr ii i E 5 t 1 it g. l'. l? tv l 5 5 P H r la U3 ta ll. it l. l ,Q y. l yi 21. r. . 4 C y. il. l gr r E E E t t JAPAN YoKosuKA and Kose On a rather dismal February morning some of us saw an old friend coming over the horizon as others were getting only their first glimpse of a favorite Westpac country-Japan. As we steamed up Sagami Wan, Yoko- suka Harbor came into view, and here WALKE spent mostpof February and March. Throughout the stay, the crew, like good sailors, went ashore at liberty call to buy out the town and to do their share as tourists. Some of us had a natural ability at bargaining and did quite well, spending hours talking for a fishing rod or binoculars or a kimonog others of us at least thought We did well. In the little shops in Yokosuka was almost everything you could want, from pearls to cameras and pool cues to hakata dolls. Each night as we walked down the streets of Thieves Alley, we found that the goods had a new price. The variable factors were the number of ships in port, the days since pay day, and the individual's bar- gaining ability. The tourists wore out more than one camera and several pairs of shoes in and around Yokosuka. The resplendent and beautiful Diabutsu Buddha of Kamakura was only twenty minutes away. ln an hour you could be in Tokyo, the second largest city in the world. The traditional lovely gardens and shrines of this city were outdone only by the modern and sometimes gaudy Ginza area. Here west- ern department stores competed for space with night clubs of all descriptions. The theatre area of Tokyo compared in size and quality to New York. For a short weekend the ship stopped in Kobe before returning to Yokosuka, and here we found the real Japan. Unlike Yokosuka, a navy town, the Kobe area is a tourist spot for the Japanese people. We saw the majestic pago- das of Nara, the first capital of Japan, the temples and shrines of Kyoto, and modern boulevards of Osaka. This area is truly Japanese, and military establishments are far away. 1 Kobe any Yoko I s i Finally, it was in this section of Japan that we saw the arnsdo crafhnnanshnq for winch the idrnnn is so famous. Both in art work and clothing, the skill of the Japanese was made evident to us. The short stay here in southern flonshu.left1is anxious to return. While in Yokosuka many of us got a Chance to visit xvnh Japaneseihnnihes. YVe satin a snnple rooniwvnh small furniture and only an habachi pot to keep us warm. But the rooms were spotless and the hospitality extended couldn't have been warmer. The Japanese were most courteous and were genuinely friendly toward us. We allspentrnany happy hourscnithe beach niand around Yokosuka, and next year with the budding of the cherry blossoms, WALKE will be back. Those of us who will be aboard are looking forward to seeing an old friend again. 'Big K we 'Y nn- r liberty call ' 1 if 'w A groom and bride mirf0f . 5, SJW flu. , , , V - - 5 ' ' I N' Q V1 'K ' NYU - rga- i'k' 1-1h -'xzef 1 - -iwi-.-.1 Y - . , -. 1 ,n H , ' 1 K 'A H '--' - ?ff'I??23ZQsisi,'f9f?5f1.4 A ii . H .W . . ' ' 1 im, mf SHIP'S PARTY . . steady . . a gfjflfl time was had 'HH -xg v 114- r- , ,vp:.-':, ' an fe ' -9 IW- A . ,wut-'-'1. ,.,. -vi. -t ,. .' 5 iii'if4iELg,.3iglLl1?E'I--'HAH' 3:5-'Elf' i'il'i'-'f - ki 'Nil' 'l 'W 1 ...a .L if ,mac .c'AJNk,.lf wlh' fl OKINAWA Okinawa was our stopover for Easter Weekend. We anchored in Buckner Bay and went ashore in LCVP's to visit the island, many of us taking tours that went through Naha, the capital, and on to Suicide Cliff and other points of WWII interest. We found the islanders to be very nearly like the Japanese We had met in Yokosuka, and Okinawa was, in fact, considered the southernmost island of the Japanese homeland at one time. Today, it occupies a very strategic position in our defense chain, and is thus called the 'cKeystone lslandf, The predominate scenery of the island was rice pad- dies, and these stretched for miles in smooth green blankets over the countryside. Situated among the fields and valleys were small villages, the homes there being made largely of clay and stones. White Beach at the boat landing was the recreation center, and there we found real fine officers, and enlisted clubs. A special treat Was in the form of an Okinawan girls' group, the members of which supplied music, danc- ing, and singing for our entertainment. Our stay in the island Was short, and when We went to sea again, we were on the Way to Hong Kong. m 1 ' i f at fi L . M -.Qu wana-m.-wr l .v HGNG KONG Finally, one of the high points of this and every cruise, the Pearl of the Orient and the Many-Splendoured City . . . Hong Kong. There is something here for everyone, from sight- seeing and shopping to an evening at the Chinese Opera Tiger Balm Gardens, the Peak Repulse Bay, and many other spots provide the camera fan with more than enough subjects There 1S Aberdeen on the southern edge of the 1s- land Here, thousands of sampans, each a home for a Chinese family, are tied side by side rn the harbor In the middle are two floating restaurants, serving the seafood for which Aber- deen rs famous In the distance, larger junks and fishing boats float like moths on the surface of the ocean Back on the northern edge of the island 1S the crty properly known as Victoria, and across Hong Kong Harbor, Kowloon A dozen ferry lines run regularly between the rsland and the mainland carrying thousands of passengers each day The whole city teems from early morning until late night For purchasing of excellent foreign merchandrse, Hong Kong cannot be surpassed The colony has always been a natural collecting place for artisans and merchants from the Far East, and on the streets you see Chrnese, lndrans, Japanese -every nationality-who have come here rn order to ply their they all thrive here and are eager to please wrth their goods When speaking of Hong Kong, there are two lnevrtable facts which no person will dispute Everyone who leaves the rsland does so with an empty pocket, and everyone who visits there once Wlll want to return ul .... l 9 4 . , . . . . . . 1 l n N lx 9 1 T 2 I 1, . . 4 ' f Il . . . 1 Q , ll I I l . 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The majority of off-duty hours were spent in athletics or swimming, but we all got out into town a little bit. Town is the city of Olongapo, the home of many of the naval station workers, for us, it provided a little sight-seeing and, of most interest, the cock fights. On a hot weekend afternoon, hundreds of Filipinos would gather in a small building with a fenced dirt arena, placing bets on the outcome of contests between pairs of fighting cocks. Some of the birds were battle-scarred veterans, others new- comers. Both of them flew about with a great deal of fury for the short duration of the fight. The battle over, bets were paid off and new Wagering started. For most of us, it was a new experience, but for the Filipinos, it was a regular pastime. A few lucky members of the crew made it up to Bagio, a resort area high over Lingayen Gulf. There, it was cool and quiet-quite a relief after the heat of the lowlands. The ma- jority of us, however, stuck it out and took advantage of the tropical routine to get a good suntan and plenty of exercise. Whatis up, Doc ? l , 1 .25 BRISBANE x. S ff f ' W Vf ,2g Q W Y, ' lffxfg , Uff i' W l 1, f i t 1 7 f WWMQWM W A 7 xg. X MW. 4 Har, L I X - 4 .- :. ,,,,, ,M Wwv x xw 1 , , ,I N, ' QJQWM ww ff f. x k f. Y ,V , . Z N ' ' 4 . Q w V gr t ms, V'1'f?4' Z . ,,.,., . . Although plagued with rain throughout our stay in this capital city of Queensland, We found that the spirits of the citizens had not at all been dampened. Their welcome to us was even better than we had expected. During our twelve-day visit in Brisbane, there was no limit to the hospitality and friendliness of the uAussies,i' and the promises of shipmates who made the port during last cruise were fulfilled. Brisbane is a modern citv, expanding rapidly with the increase in world trade. It is a mixture of native Australians. Hl7onnnies la nickname for the English people who have mi- grated therel, and tourists from all parts of the world. The natives are a proud group, and they fondly remember the visiting servicemen from all over who have taken word home ol the great reception given them. An outstanding event for some during our visit was a trip to the fabulous Cold Coast a few miles south of the citv. The beaches and hotels there were much like those oil line resort areas at home. l Tv ','3 '..'E1'fY' 'Y WW i I , . - 1 4i.,,4L.,...i1z.... ZA-..A-f-l-is Mi' rg ' ' ' .,: . At Coolangalla. many saw a denionstration by members of the Australian Olympic Swim- B ming Te-ani. and ilu-rc was the tame porpoise that could be fed by hand. The Rookery, Where V huge flocks of parrots fly in from surrounding hills to be fed, was another attraction. ' ' Many friends were gained in Brisbane, and many new faces were added to the old ones that we knew. No matter where we went or whom we met. the greeting was always the same: W 'b . . , ' w 'WVelcome, Yankf, Uur stay in Brisbane was prolonged by the nearby passage of a tropical M . . . - ,' il storm, and for a While, lt looked as though we might become one of Her lVIajesty's Brisbane 2 4 River Oilers. As we finally slipped away from the city wharves, though, it was with mixed emotions. We were leaving friends behind, but we were heading home. We could hear the I parting shouts of the people on the pier, HCome again and stay longer. - V 1 l l l ii il It Q., j'.':.'6v5 1 s lj,,H..f.,g ,gg 5 1 4 1 H' 1 1 1 .1 ,, 1 1 'fi ii 2? QE W ,1 ij 5 U 51M il ag? 11:3 1 ,N niqx ii F' 51. ,V 1242 '15, Ji 'I If 11f Q50 il, igi ,lr 11 1 Mi fifi Efle f lx Q L 'gil ly HL? 'z ii ii, 3.1 ! 3 in .L if Z z? . .w ga 4 15' aw- , . . HL. f ',, A4 A vc, F-.ff. :5. - y f Wi' '. iriiidt'.u?,i.1112'-QQ.-.-QA'.Q,j.j 54 4 I: -1 -fz':'.e,:,A:'ni1 w , . 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Q, N' F 1- iff fx , rf zz .ij xx If ,S S 1 iff f f ff ,V gk .Z , . ff 555,24 Qf W U, f, j 23251 -1 , 237,57 I ? V A f M Mm ,W f M Was W QM, W Q 4: 3 1 2 Q1 4 A! 2 H I fl e 1 .1 H1 4, ' 1 I . 11 'S il if ff 51 al if? ii sf il is fi a 22 Ji 1 L 1 Il E is 5 f v .1 1 M! Y! ij 3,2 1. ?, jji I: 3M wi sf, Q11 ii gl? XFI I 4 iv ll 'Q 5, s' i 1 1 , X 9 . i i I E i 1 M F Q ss 5 J Y 11 e Qin-.nuff ' is Ei 5 f - fpfgw :yrs- ,- A , , , V . 1 CDR Jack SCAPA, Rolling Hills, California LCDR Harry J. KLEIN, Whittier, California LT Jack FORTENBERRY, Lakewood, California SHlP'S ROSTER oFFlcERs LTJG Joseph H. PETTIGREW, Abbeyville, South Carolina LTJG Timothy M. KIBLER, Sunland, California LTJG Richard N. ROUNDS, Long Beach, California LTJ G Charles S. ADOFF, Defrestville, New York LTJ G Gerald A. FULK, Long Beach, California ABBOTT, L. E., MMFA, Grifton, North Carolina ALLEN, W. R., RM2, Vienna, Ohio ANDERSEN, A. R., FR, Provo, Utah ANDERSON, C. C., BMI, Santa Anna, California ATKINSON, D. D., FR, Duncan, Oklahoma ATKINSON, L. G., FN, Duncan, Oklahoma BABB, J. C., Jr.l FT3, Jackson, Mississippi BAHORICH, J. M., YN3, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania BAILLO, E., SD3, Alaminos, Philippine Islands BAKER, C. J., BT3, Grass Valley, California BASS, G. W., SN, Madera, California BASS, H. VI, RM3, Madera, California BECKWITH, V. L., SN, Omaha, Nebraska BEEMAN, E. R., FA, Buman, Texas BELLEZ, C., SK2, Manila, Philippine Islands BISHOP, W. D., SN, Fredericktown, Ohio BITNER, C. W., MMI, Long Beach, California BLACKBURN, W. L., SN, Kansas City, Missouri BOOTHE, G. I., BTFN, Citronelle, Alabama BORK, W. C., DC3, Port Angeles, Washington BOURASSA, O. J., GMC, Long Beach, California BROADWATER, L. H., GM2, Nickelsville, Virginia BROWN, B. R., SN, Alcoa, Tennessee BYRD, C., BM3, Los Angeles, California CAMPBELL, B. R., SN, Noble, Louisiana CARTER, R. L., MMC, Cincinnati, Ohio CASTRO, A. E., SN, Long Beach, California CHERNIKOFF, M., SA, San Francisco, California COLLINS, H. L., SN, Santa Anna, California COLLINS, W. E., SOI, Cleveland, Ohio CONGER, M. S., TM2, Sanator, South Dakota CONNELL, R. G., SN, Enslay, Alabama COOK, L. G., FA, Central Point, Oregon COURTNEY, J. E., RD2, Shelbyville, Indiana CRABSON, T., MEI, Baltimore, Maryland CROWE, W. A., SA, Midwest City, Oklahoma CUNDIFF, E. H., SA, Indianapolis, Indiana CREW LTJG Robert J. MCGREGOR, Long Beach, California I-:TJ G Stanley M. TITUS, Rock Creek Hills, Maryland LTJ G Herbert A. MILLER, Long Beach, California ENS Walter R. FUCHS, Meridian, Connecticut ENS William W. SEATON, Long Beach, California ENS Richard E. BULLENE, Bellingham, Washington ENS G1Ynn M. THOMPSON, Cherry Valley, Arkansas ENS Charles R. WISER, Oak Lawn, Illinois DAVISON, R. S., FTASN, Fresno, California DEAN, J. E., FA, Holden, Missouri DEANE, R. A., EMFN, Brooklyn, New York DENKOWICZ, D., RDI, Painuston, Pennsylvania DENNISON, J. A., MM2, Bristol, West Virginia DITMEYER, R. B., PNI, Long Beach, California DUNN, D. 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