Brooklyn (CL 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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-f - Charles A. GADDIS, BMC, USN, fret was b I in Omaha, Ne. He enlisted in the Navy 812113c9.nR2h?aiSs1Zd his Boot Training at Great Lakes, Ill. He was ordered to report for duty in BROOKLYN at the Bremerton Navy Yard, Bremerton, Wa. He was assigned to the 6th Division and later on to the 8th Division after being advanced through the rates to Boatswainsmate lc to perform the duties of Leading Petty Officer. He was advanced to Chief Petty Officer in July 1944. He was discharged in Au ust 1945, but after a short stay at home he reenlistecl to complete a Navy career of 20 years, serving on several 'ships and stations, retiring in 1959. Decorations: Good Conduct Medal Q5 awardsl Victory Medal, WW II other theatre and area ribbons with stars for a Navy career. Since retirement GADDIS has been employed by a long haul truck line as a dispatcher in Omaha and Denver. His Son, Micheal was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marines on 3118178. James Burton KENDRICK, MMC, USN, Cretl was born 12127120 in Tullahoma, Tn. and enlisted in the Navy in 1938. He received his Boot Training with Platoon 28 at the Naval Training Station Norfolk, Va. He was ordered to re ort for duty in BROOKLYN at Brooklyn Navy Yard on 511139. Was assigned to the M Division and was advanced through the rates to Chief Machinistmate in April 1943. He was detached to the Staff of the 16th Fleet in Philadelphia, Pa. when the BROOKLYN was decommissioned. He went on to serve in several ships and at several shore stations to complete a Navy Career and retire as of 611159. After retirement he attended Peabody College, Nashville, Tn., and graduated in 1962. He attended United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, and graduated in 1968, Ordained United Methodist Minister, served churches in Ohio and Tennessee. His wife, Ida Mary was born 9121120 and to this family was born a Daughter, Rebecca Jane Lybarger 614146, a Daughter, Patricia Lee Judd, born 51281472 a Son, James Burton Kendrick, Jr., born 915151. Robert U. BIGGS, Seaman lc, USN, was born 1016124 in Sciotoville, Oh. and enlisted in the Navy in February 1943 to receive his Boot Training at US Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Ill. He reported to BROOKLYN for duty in May 1943 and was assigned to the 9th Division where he advanced to Seaman lc and was discharged from the Navy after the end of the war. Since being discharged BIGGS has worked at. US Steel, Fruehauf Truck Plant, and has had a Gas Station for the past 25 years. His wife is Mary, and they have a Son, David Michael born 1011152. mi ... 7 .. , Charles A. GADDIS, BMC, USN, Cretl 1959 James B. KENDRICK, 1975. James B. KENDRICK, MMC, USN, 1948 www., . X fy -. . - -'rx .' 'N I f I f . , ' -7' f wi r , nw --A '. 4 -. , x i-. Mahi ' '-g.,.+3eigE K 5 -?fifz32f?, Qe5g A .,, -w A Y 4,Ef-mfs-if--Q:2:f1wssw:.5fa.,.--,.-wxfat.:-s K gg wwi-W, -- QQY ,jk -: N, -X is - . 1 'K g,S'izA,L 1 ' Qi!f...g:'Q.5a,.a--'i3'b.... QA, M Rf ' ww V 3 9 .SS ' . We 1-A ' 1 -e f X - 2 , ., ...ssrsiwk Xavbsefxxm . .i . , ,.... 2 - 2 f- 'X X yer N agsr -Q, E S , .. ,,,,., .,.. , .f J fe , 8' , ,f X .. K .rLi,,'Q.5:-if 1. 5650, S .. xjfI,I'g-. F ,-'. 3 'gen-292 553 .,,. ,rr -X .:- W- Q' fs E I x,.. ,k..yV k . , S Robert U. BIGGS, New Recruit. Robert U. BIGGS, 1977 141

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J 1 I 5 ' 1 I i fi c QQ l l l 1 v 1 Josephine and Wallace DAVIS. . DAVIS, was born 7f12f23 in Brewster, Ohio, and llilealdgliistgd in the Navy on 6f20f42- Received hi? Boot Training in Great Lakes, Ill. and upon completion he reported for duty in BROOKLYN at Pier 92, New York, N.Y. He was assigned to the 6th Division where he advanced through the rates to Gunnersmate 3c on 6X 14144. He was discharged 10f2f45 for 1101119- Aft d' h he worked in the carpentry trade for 2 years anderthef cahligfilienced work for the Norfolk and Western Railroad as a Brakeman until 1953 and then to Conductor until the present time. With wife, Josephine, they have 4 Daughters: Janice, born 5!18f41: Walle Anne, born 12f26f45: Lavonne, born 51231495 and Mary Jane, born 9!23f52. Remembered: Never was one for bouillon out of the K rations, till Anzio, when his brother made a pot full on a hot plate in turett 5. Till this day there has never been anything so good as that steaming pot of K ration bouillon. And of course the midnight Watch on gun 5 and the southern drawl of Bill Duty, I shoor would like to get out of this, Chicken - Outfit . The MISSISSIPPI HILL-BILLIES , played for a dance at an Officers Club somewhere in North Africa, sometime in 1944. The music was also broadcast over the then, Armed Forces Radio, by shortwave, to all parts of the Mediterranean to be enjoyed by those less fortunate to A family friend living close to the DAVIS home in Ohio, , . f,,. I 6 I . ,vvs f I nri' 2115? ' ..', 7-,V IW? !n5,,,-V'l6i.w m.- '-. f ,V Y',27fV1,f74.EV V, gp 4 ',,' 1 , M . aff'-f.1,f1V 'fakf izfff ' 'ai' , rr-r 2 'l 'e'.'1 , f 'i'5i3f f 1 if ' 4' 1 f'- 1 ' '. 1- gf l f 7 3 w .Vf V V 1 VV,f,,f aw 'flzaggf V 4 .g. -1, . VNV f-M 42- . 4' .V ,.V. . Vr:'Z:. ,I ', if 1331: ' ' it ' . 42, 4: '.af-'fiaf ' ff5!?f?'l , V .5-'5,:. i Wallace G. DAVIS. 1943 i l l I l 5 3 v be at sea. 1 1 picked up the broadcast and thought the boys were home. He contacted the DAVIS family to see if they were, and then they all enjoyed the remainder of the broadcast. 114,115 ' , 5, . V :1f :1 Vwf5:ffg'z :'lz2 ' qnWinton P. DAVIS, GM 3c, USN. 1944 Winton P. Davis. 19791 MISSISSIPPI HILL -BILLIES right The MISSISSIPPI HILL- BILLIES , left to right, standing. Wallace DAVIS, Winton DAVIS, G.L. LEDGEWOOD, Wilbur DAVIS, Bill HAHN. The MISSISSIPPI HILL-BILLIES entertaining BROOKLYN shipmates on the fantail as happened so many times after they formed the famous group from the DAVIS brothers who had duty in BROOKLYN. Fiddle player, G.L. LEDGEWOOD, Mississippi, Mandolin Player, W.P. DAVIS, Pennsylvania, W.G. DAVIS, Guitar player from OHIO, W.J. DAVIS can be seen leaning against the catapult to the right. Sorry not to be able to identify all in the photo. fEd.J Winton P. DAVIS, was born 12f20!24 in Brewster, Ohio, and'he enlisted in the Navy on 7f8f42. He received his Boot Training at Great Lakes, Ill. Upon completion of training he reported to BROOKLYN at Pier 92, New York, N.Y. for duty, and was assigned to the 5th Division where he advanced throufh the rates to Gunnersmate 3c. He was discharged 10f2 45 for home upon completion of hostilities. After discharge he became an apprentice Plumber, and he has advanced through that trade, and received his Master Plumbers License 1n 1958 and has worked in the trade ever since. With wife Rita, they have 3 Daughters, Elaine, Sharon, Arlene. 1 Son, Wmton E. and 5 Grandchildren. Remembers: I was aboard ship a very short time, when we were to stand Administration Inspection. I was all spit and polish and shining like a new nickle. Chest all puffed out, and was as proud as Hell. When the Admiral got to me, hestopped, and looked me over and said, Son, you can write home and tell your mother you are old enough to shave now. Needless to say, a loud round of laughter broke out in the 5th Division. I was 17, and the youngest of the 3 DAVIS brothers on board. -Y --H-ll- '-'l

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I Vfjfmaux Port Arms, San Diego 1938 R.L. FOSTER, MoMM 1c, USN August 1944, having just been awarded the Purple Heart. right, On own lobster boat, Boston Harbor, 1969. Boat is a 38 foot Novi Lobster Boat. ,f above right Leonard CUPANI, Paler- mo, Sicily 7114144 right Leonard CUPANI, 1978 above left to right, Friend Francis, Lfonard, Joseph, and Rose CUPANI. 8 72 Russell G. COWAN, S 1c, USN was inducted into the Navy through the Selective Volunteer program in April 1943. He received his Boot Camp Training at Great Lakes, Ill. He reported for dutly in BROOKLYN also in April 1943 and was assigned to t e 3rd Division where he advanced through the rates to Seaman 1c. He was discharged for home in October 1945. Since discharge he has worked in the Audit Department for the Dan iver Mills, Co., Danville, Va. He is married to Pearl Giles C39 yearsl. They have a Son and a Daughter, and 3 Grandchildren. FOSTER, new BOOT, with rifle at Raymond L. FOSTER, was born 10f15f19 in Orland, Calif. He enlisted in the Navy on 12f13f38 and received his Boot Trainin at Naval Training Station, San Diego, Calif. He reported for duty in BROOKLYN following a short stint at Machinists Mate school in Norfolk, Va. He was assigned to the A Division and a member of the life boat crews, in one of the motor launches. Then to the after engine room, as Messenger, and phone talker and also the watch Coffee Maker. He advanced to Fireman 1c. He was transferred from BROOKLYN in November 1941 to new construction of the USS Hambleton CDD 4551 but never 'made it for the reason of a case of the mumps sent him to the Hospital. From here followed duty in Guadalcanal, Lunga Pt, and to Tulagi where he was wounded. He was discharged at the end of Hostilities to home and the pursuit of a civilian career. Decorations: Purple Heart, and Campaign ribbons of the areas in which he served during the war. He was married and they had 3 boys and two girls, all of which are grown and married with children of their own. He is now married the second time for seven years, no children by this marriage. Leonard CUPANI, FN1c, USN, was born 3f7f26 in New York City, and enlisted in the Navy 3f6f44, was given Boot Training at Naval Training Station, Sampson, New York. He reported for duty in BROOKLYN at Naples, Italy on 5!23!44 after a passenger ride on a Navy Freighter bringing supplies to the Fleet. He was assigned to B Division and Number 1 Fireroom for duty. He advanced to Fireman 1c. Being one of the few to actually do all the hard labor of getting the ship ready for decommissioning, it was his job to do all of the scraping of the inside of both stacks, and to get them preserved with consol oil to prevent deterioration. He was discharged from active duty to go back to his ori inal job in a Plastics house.. Then after being a Taxi Cai driver for 6 years in New York City, at 29 needing security for the future, he went to work forthe US Postal Service as an over the road tractor and trailer driver. CUPANI is married, he and his wife Rose have one Son, Joseph who when just a child of nine, accidentally injured his spine. This left him paralyzed from the waist down. But with this he has learned to cope, and is now a Lab. Technician with St. Vincents Hospital, teaching other handicapped to help themselves in everyday life. James BERGE, enlisted in the Navy 2l21!34, and received his Boot Training with Platoon 34, at Hampton Roads, Va. He was a member of the pre-commissioning Crew, and on Board when Commissioned. He was assi' ned to the 1st DIVISION. He was discharged and reenlisted in March 1942 then after World War II he was discharged to become a member of the Reserve. He reenlisted in August 1946 and stayed to be retired in June 1975. Decorations: Good Conduct Medal, and various other campaign medals and ribbons to go with a Navy Career. With wife Eleanor, the have 2 Sons: James R. SN, USNR, and Son, Walter E., SIN, USN.