Wisconsin (BB 64) - Naval Cruise Book

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growls exist from time to time. the avoirdupois con- tinues to mount. To perform this operation. an around-the-clock watch is required. involving fifty-live connnissary- men. There are two watches alternating with each other, day after day. After the last meal is served and most of us think our day's work is done, a crew of Bakers and Cooks come on watch-the night shift e-to distribute the bread of life to those unfortunate souls who are on watch While the majority of us are sleeping. Twenty tons of stores are required to keep this ship in vittles for a week. Yen isnit required for a square meal from the well known Hotel Wiscon- sin. All you have to do is hold up your hand and Say, ul dof' put on the blue and sail the seas. step up to Hotel W'isconsin and say. 44I'lt take a full ration, please. The chow here is mighty fine. If you donit get enough the first time, try another line. When we hit ports Where it's doubtful whether the chow is fit for human consumption, the fifty-five lood shulllers come through with sandwiches for lib- erty parties to stave off hunger. They strive at all times to prevent men from falling into the clutches of the Medical Department due to unsauitary condi- tions. both aboard and ashore. The division is composed of cooks. bakers, butch- ers. and boatswain's mates. all of whom are neces- sary to accomplish its mission. On inspection days, it requires Considerable amount of house cleaning to bring this division through. for the scrutinizing eyes of the inspecting officers look everywhere pos- sible for dirt and unsanitary conditions. These men have to do a lot of hard work with long hours on their feet to accomplish their tasks and to achieve. upon completion of their never-ending inission-'Well Done! Some of these men practiced their trade in civilian lileg others are anxious to try. And there nmst be a few who plan to stay 20 or 30 years. for rumor has it that this division has the oldest white- hat on the ship. Fnoxr Row: N. Matero, S. N. Nardo. P. F. Wimrner, B. M. Raykowilz, D. P. tltuuara. ti. lf. Kose, S. Coltoisslvi. Srzcovn Row: C. L. Danoskv, L. Hyams. R. J. Bruderlv, R. S. Ramsey, H. ti. Kimbrill, listil lf. lf. lit-isch, N. ll. lirimlgcs. J. Whitcsidc, W. lf. ' ' ' i ' ' 1 J Nlarshall, A. S. Randolph. BACK Row: R. C. Decker. T. C. Harris. J. .-X. iicola. ll. U. Kauiscli, J. lcrry, J. J. lctcrson, l. J. X F Kohl Nl li Fxullx Y flu'lri+'li'x li lfrslloxsski lt J Kclioc Boll. Nl. E. Bonny. 1 . . .i . . i 1 - - .raft -Li A t 'K' 1 eff. - .- -Q a-1. ww .37 -- A

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,1f!77f77ff ffi7gfffff!7ff fffi7Z77J7fff R .ZffZfWZffIfffffff4 L 7 ltis a strange situation, indeed. if youive been aboard the WISCONSIN for any length of time and not come in Contact with the S-2 Division's friendly and efficient service. Theyfll assist you in anything from spare parts to special pay. Much has been written, some false and some true. 'Bout the breed known as HStores,, to all HNavy Bluew- The Uleft-arm-erowl' Storekeepers-'6Cuys of the Keys, Whom ucivviesi' call 'clocksmithsi' when battin' the breeze, These sailors who Hght with a pen and a chit, Whose work often lasts after others have quit. They order the chow and get it aboard. Then see that it's inspected and properly stored. And the same gang sees that the eagle flies highf' Wlhen the time comes to pay. every gob standing by. The boys who must furnish the 'gismosi' and gad. gets. The ngidgetsv and even the common what-is-its' Those unhappy seat shinersf' who. don't forget. Order and stow all the clothes that you get. They type up the pay list and shipment request. The chow that they order is only the best. There isnit a heck of a lot they donit do That isnit important to all in the crew, For they feed you. and clothe you. and pay you off. too. So stand by the Stores and they'll lake care of you. FIRs'1' Row: R. A. Episcopo, E. S. Kuwu, N. J. Anetsberger. J. B. Mm-llutliv. J. N. Daly. Suown Row: F. ll. F11-ming. l'.Cln1bon A. A. Potts, C. Wide, D. D. Price. S. V, Ceorgeski, J. A. St-liit-lt. H. l.. FI'Allll'lr.'l1HIHll Row: P. R. Nlclntyrc. J. lfpiscopo, li. l.. Ebur. R. P. Lewis, T. E. Williams, R. K. Ayers. ll. 0. Troe. I-1.1.12--nnor. A.,l. Sunsiveri. .N -s .:-'Q A 4 85