Brooklyn (CL 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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James T McCAULEY and daughter Susan Andrew KASACJAK, was born 1114122 in Gilphin, Pa., and he was enlisted in the Navy in November 1942. He received his Boot Training at the US Naval Training Station, Newport, R.I. and after a short school for Firecontrol, he reported for duty in BROOKLYN at the Philadelphia Navy Yard in May 1943. Assigned to the F Division for duty. He was discharged in December 1945 for home. Since discharge he has worked in the Steel Mills in Leechburg, Pa His wife IS Donna and she had a Son Bennie born May 1955 and he has a Son Bennie born December 1972 Andrew KASACJAK 1978 fto the left abovej right Andrew KASACJAK 1943 just fresh in the Navy and a pretty sharp looking Sailor doing an outstanding Job for the defense of his country James T McCAULEY was born 12!10!23 in Philadelphia Pa and enlisted in the Navy on 1!22f43 He received his Boot Training at Naval Training Station Newport RI Reported for duty in BROOKLYN at the Navy Yard Philadelphia Pa He reported to the 4th Division for duty Was detached from BROOKLYN in December 1945 for duty at Commandent s Headquarters of the 4th Naval District for thirty days then discharged for home Slnce discharge he has been employed by the EI Dupont Co for 35 years and has been a Reserve Police Captain for the past 22 years Hrs children Jeanne McCauley Payne born 3f1!55 and Susan T born 5f16f57 Decorations Victory Medal WW II and the Theatre medals and ribbons for Atlantic Fleet Operations He was reenllsted 1n the Naval Reserve from 1946 until 1954 below Jay MERRICK Du-ector right JayI MERRICK taken in Valletta Malta CBS 1978 25 December 1943 Jay Irwin MERRICK Radarman 2c USN was born 7f23f21 in Chicago Ill Enlisted in the Navy 1n March 1942 in Chicago Ill and received his Boot Training at Great Lakes Ill Reported for duty in BROOKLYN at Norfolk Va and was asslgned to the 6th DIVISION and on to the Radar Division He was advanced through the rates from Apprentice Seaman to Radarman 2c and was discharged for home in November 1945 Since dlscharge he has been Stage Manager and Associate Director for CBS at Television City Hollywood Calif Decorations Good Conduct Medal and rlbbons and medals for the Atlantic operations ln WW II He IS married and has 2 children Daughter Dona age 28 and Son Jay age 18. James T McCAULEY sl 1945 Wm