Brooklyn (CL 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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Eddie COCKING, Coxswain, USN., was born 314114 in Morenci, Az. Enlisted in the Navy 11114140 and received his Boot Training at Naval Training Station, San Diego, Calif. He reported for duty in BROOKLYN on 1121141 in Pearl Harbor, H.I. and was assigned to the 5th DIVISION, then on to the R Division for duty. He advanced through the rates from Apprentice Seaman to Coxswain, and was detached 8116145 for the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl., where he was given an Honorable Medical Discharge, and sent to the Veteran's Hospital, Ft. Whipple, Arizona, and then on to home in December 1945. He was rehired by Phelps Dodge Corp., an open pit mining Co. For the past 30 years he has been a cat Skinner fbulldozer operatorh. Pretty good for a man that the Medical Survey Board had told that he would never do a hard days work again, ever. He has been a State Official for Baseball, Basketball, and Football, has coached Little league, Pony league, and Babe Ruth league, not to say, played Softball, and was chosen to Umpire the Babe Ruth Playoffs 4 times. He retired at 65 to let others have a chance, and enjoys, just doing nothing. He married Wanda King from Dawson, N.M. on March 27, 1946 and they have two sons: Eddie Jr., born 11110146 who is a graduate of the University of Az.: Son, David L. born March 24, 1947, and is a graduate of Northern Arizona University. The two large framed pictures taken at the Ship's Dance in February 1945, and that we all have enjoyed so much are a present to the Association from Eddie. Eddie COCKING, Seaman lc, USN, about 1942. Eddie COCKING, and Granddaughter, 1977. Victor J. BROWN, Seaman lc, about 1941 Victor J. BROWN, CCStd, USN, was born 218122 in Princeton, Wis. He enlisted in the Navy, 2127140 and received his Boot Training at Great Lakes, Ill. Was ordered to duty in BROOKLYN at Pearl Harbor, T.H. in June 1940. He was assigned to the S Division and there he advanced through the rates from Apprentice Seaman to Chief Commissary Steward. He was discharged for home on 2128146. After discharge he attended, Oklahoma State, and Marquette University. He has now been in Banking for 30 years and is the Vice-President of Kenosha National Bank, Kenosha, Wi. With wife, Faye, born 10119120 they have 2 children: son, William, born 4112144: daughter, Linda, born 11122146. Anton Arthur fTonyJ PFLANZER, BM 1c, USN, was born 7127119 in Sheyboygan, Wi. He enlisted in the Navy 7131137 and was given Boot Training at Great Lakes, Ill. He was ordered to duty in BROOKLYN in August 1941, and served in the 5th Division, the 6th Division, and was the ship's Postal Clerk. He advanced through the rates from Coxswain, to Boatswainsmate lc before being discharged in Boston, Ma. on 10113145. After discharge he went home to Green Bay, Wi. and was employed by the Police Department. He was advanced to Detect1ve.1n June 1952, when he went to work for the Immigration and Naturalization Service as a Patrol Inspector at McAllen, Tx. In 1954 he returned to Green Bay, W1., and was employed by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. With wife, Marcella, they have three children: Diane Lynn, born 11161501 Michael Keith, born 8116156: and Steven Russell, born 215158. None of which make the Navy a career. left Tony PFLANZER, BM 20, USN, about 1944. Faye and Victor BROWN, 1978 just above Tony PFLANZER, at home, 1979.

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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

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1111- ..., ,. ,V,, Alford W. WELLS, PNC, USN, Qretl was born ' Kansas City, Mo. Enlisted in the Navy 11!14!3g!guii12l,V:,1Q given his Boot Training at Naval Training Station San Diego, Calif. He reported for duty in BROOKLYN at,Long Beach on 1f26f40. Was first assigned to the 3rd Division: then B Division, and on to A Division with duties ag Engineering Department Log Room Yeoman. He advanced through the rates from Apprentice, Seaman, to Yeoman 3c and then was detached to Submarine Chaser School Miami Fl. On 6f1!43 he was advanced to Yeoman 1c and on to Chief Yeoman on 6f15!45. He was then discharged and reenlisted to complete a Navy career and retired 4f1!69. He served in several ships and on several Shore Duty assignments during his career. Decorations: Good Conduct Medal C5 awardsl, Victory Medal, and various other campaign ribbons and medals awarded during a Navy career. He married Virginia Marie MacCauley of Greenwich CN and to this union was born: Thomas Alford, born 11!26!46: Michael John, born 3f6!49. Thomas is a graduate of Old Domicion University, Norfolk, Va. Michael gave them two Grandsons. Thomas also served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. After retirement WELLS entered the field of Real Estate as a Salesman, and received his Brokers license on 711165 He has served in the office of President of the Virginia Beach Real Estate Board, and in Official capacity throughout the Virginia Real Estate Association. He is also very active in the many civic activities, and the Knight of Columbus Councils. John P. PRICE, SK 1c, USN., was born 4f17f21 in Louisville, Ky. and enlisted in the Navy from Tampa, Fl., on 8f13f40. Received Boot Training at Naval Training Station, Norfolk, Va. and was ordered to report for duty in BROOKLYN in October 1940 in Long Beach, Calif. He was assigned to the 1st Division and on to the Supply Division and the Ship's Service section. He was advanced from Apprentice Seaman to Storekeeper 1c. In February 1944 he was ordered to the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at University North Carolina. The war coming to an end before completion of the program, he took a discharge and stayed on to complete Pharmacy School and go on into his own businesses. WELLS taken when WELLS was K installed as President Virginia Beach 5 Board of Realtors Inc Virginia Beach Va January 1969 Alford W WELLS YN 2c USN December 1942. Thomas A Wells Michael J. Wells , ! 9 wlfxs ' 7 7 W 5 Virginia M. Wells, and Alford W. 1 A , , , -2 2 1 M ' 7 '9 I '7 ' , .. 9 'Q if NJ ' 7 7 ! Decorations: Victory Medal, WW II, Good Conduct Medal and various ribbons and medals of the Atlantic Fleet Operations. His wife is Virginia and together they have these children: Daughter, Gloria, a graduate of the University of Chattanooga: Daughter, Jackie, a graduate of Barry College: Son, Mason, is a Farmer, and helps to operate the Price firming enterprise, Creekland Stock Farm, Chickamauga, a. He is and has been a member of the City Council, County Commission, Pharmacy Association, and is listed in Who 1S Who in the South and Southeast, Regional Health Commission. Frederick C. PRESTON, WT2, USN, was born 5f14f22, in Providence, R.I. Enlisted in the Navy 8f5f40 and 1'6C01Ved his Boot Training at Naval Training Station, Norfolk, Va., He Reported for duty in BROOKLYN on 10f31!40 .at Long Beach, Calif. He was assigned to the engineering Department, and B Division. He was transferred to the USS Keokuk on 2!15!42 for duty. After being detached from BROOKLYN. he served in several other ships and stations. He was discharged from the Navy on 8!30f45. After discharge he was employed by the Veterans 2 sometime 1944 Administration at the Veterans Hospital, Bay Pines, Fl., from where he retired as a Supply Clerk on 8f23f72. His wife, Kerima Kurban, was born 1f5f31 in Bridgeport, Cn., and they were married 12!24!49, and to this union was born: Daughter, Susan Lee Andrewlevick on 5f29f54 who is presently serving in the US Army with the 19th Army Band. Her husband Ronald Andrewlevick is presently attending the Berkley Conservatory of Music, Boston, Ma. Son, Raymond Barrett, born 7f10f59 and is presently attending Firearms Academy, Clearwater, Fl. . ' .f:- r' above: John P. PRICE, 1977 left: John P. PRICE, SK lc, USN.,