William V Seiverling (DE 441) - Naval Cruise Book

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Maintaining Rates Top Row - Wall, MMFN, Bartlet, BTFN, Miller, FN, Bottom Row - Bowers, FN, Timlin, 'BT1, Crotinger, BT3 Now the hurly-bur1y's done, now the battle's lost not won, and now only salty shellbacks tread the Wi1ly's decks, but this didn'tjust happen to us working rates. lt also happened to the gang of guys who keep the Willy running. Without them, we 'dbeout ofajob because without them, nothing, but nothing, would turn. Our main- taining personnel not only keep our screws turning but feed us, pay us, doctor us, barber us and supply us, as well. Come on along and meet these real life men behind the scenes.