Brooklyn (CL 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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I Clarence E. GILBERT, CSM, USN, was born 11!20!23, Entered the Navy through the Naval Reserve program. He was assigned to duty in BROOKLYN in August 1942, and was assigned to the C Division and to the Signal gang. He advanced through the rates to that of Slgnalman 2c, and' was detached in July 1945 for the USS West Point KAP 231. Decorations: Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, WW II, Naval Reserve Medal, and other ribbons and medals of the time. GILBERT stayed with the Naval Reserve until 1956, then Clarence E. GILBERT, 1978. K ? Louis J. PARLAPIANO, 1943. Government. Clarence E. GILBERT, 1942. ' . Louis J. PARLAPIANO, Rdm lc, USN, enlisted in the Navy, and received his Boot Training at Newport, R.I. Was assigned to Bliss Electrical School, Washington, D.C. and on to duty in BROOKLYN, reporting in September 1942 at Norfolk, Va. He was assigned to the C Division and advanced through the rates to 'Radarman 1c before being discharged to home on 8!29!45. Since discharge from the Navy, he has retired with 31 V2 years of service to the US Postal Service. He married Doris M. Carson, and to this union was born: Robin, Wendy, Brian, and Erica. Doris and Louis PARLAPIANO 1977 at Reunion in St Louis Mo ln.. let his contract lapse, and went to work for the US Morris Glenn PICKARD was born 6!17!19 in Burlington Morris Glenn PICKARD, 1943. PICKARD family, Christmas 1978. Ralph W. HOYT, was born 7!5!26 in Jacksonville, Fl. Enlisted in the Navy 6!16f44 througnh the V6 program. He received his Boot Training at Camp erry, Va. and reported for duty in BROOKLYN in April 1945 from the Signalman School, Bainbridge, Md. He was assigned to the Signal Gan for duty, and was detached in September 1945 for the USS N.C. and enlisted in the Navy 2f26!42 through the V7 program. He received his Boot Training at Atlanta, Ga. and reported for duty in BROOKLYN on 512143. He was assigned to the V Division to become an air crewman in BR OKLYN Air Force. He was detached on 7f13f45 to Commander Air Force Atlantic Fleet. Decorations: Distinguished Flyin Cross 121, Victory Medal WW II, Naval Reserve Medal ancf other ribbons an medals of that time in the Atlantic Fleet. Since discharge- he attended University of North Carolina, and received his LLB in 1948. Practiced Law from 1948 until 1974. He was State Representative 1961 until 1968, North Carolina. With wife, Mary Ellen they had these children: M. Glenn, Jr. 1954: Thomas Alfred in 1958: Fredrick Walker in 1960. Langley, and then was discharged for home in June 1946. Since discharge he has spent a little time in college, and is the owner of his own retail business. - He is married and has three girls.

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A 'sf 2 Q E A group of Firemen from 111 Fireroom at Q W , I 41 ' Palermo, Sicily, 1943. kneeling: Native Kid, Pop SLYNEY, Griffin, fl'0H1 WiSC-, Standing! James P. SLINEY, 1978. James P. SLYNEY, Boilermaker lc, Stassin, from Wisc. H.J. Johnson, from N.Y., Kethline, from Kansas, Layman, from Wisc., and Littlefield, from Maine. James P. SLYNEY, Boilermaker 1c, was born 2f28!00 in Boston, Mass. First enlistment inthe Naval Reserve on 8!7f18 and was Honorably discharged 9!30!21. Then reenlisted 1012142 at the Fargo Building, Boston, Mass. Reported for duty in BROOKLYN, on 12!5f42 and was assigned to the B Division and 111 Fireroom. He advanced from Fireman 1c to Boilermaker 1c in this duty station. He was detached at Toulon, Southern France, and was assigned to Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Va. and was then discharged from Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Va. Decorations, Victory Medal WW I, Victory Medal WW II, Eldon L. VERMELAND, SC 3c, USN, was born 10!16!24. He was enlisted in the Navy 3f20!42 and received his Boot Training at Great Lakes, Ill. He was assigned to BROOKLYN in June 1942 and was assigned to the 6th Division and then on to being a Cook striker in the Supply Department. He advanced to Ships Cook 3c. He was discharged for home 11!5!45. USNR. 1944 and ribbons and medals to go with the Atlantic Fleet. His first enlistment in 1918, the spelling of the last name was incorrect, and with the spelling as SLYNEY, it had to be that way when he reenlisted in 1942. The correct spelling is SLINEY. The same service number was 192 63 05. He married Helena A. Sliney in 1908 and they had one daughter, Rosemary Quinn, born in 1935. Se is now a retired School Custodian after 32 years. Revere, ass. After discharge he was in the Tavern business until 1960 in Yorkville, Ill. He then Moved to Texas, and has been a Salesman ever since. His wife is Marie, and they were married in 1947. He has one Step Daughter, the only child. below 1 to r, Kenneth Ruby, Herb Rorr, below Marie and Eldon be10W Marie and E1d0n Eldon VERMELAND, Palermo, Sicily VERMELAND, 1945. VERMELAND, 1977. 1943. . Vi . A Q, H W ul fa 1, A w 1 ' CJ x ...Q Q ,ig 'P ' Liz ' ,. , 7 6 , 2... ' I i x f W'-Z-x f? , . .f ' f vrf ' f V, 4, 4. ,y ' -, -A g 'JN V , ., ,, ,,.

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f Repperts have a wedding in the family. back row, standing Terry Reppert, Thomas Hardesty, Howard Reppert, Sr., Florence Reppert, Howard fBudJ Reppert, Jr., William Reppert, Michael Reppert. front row, l to r, Denice Reppert, Angela Reppert, Patrica Hardesty, Katherine Reppert, Minnie Reese, Bonnie Reppert. Howard E. REPPERT, Jr. enlisted in the Navy 3!15!44 and he received his Boot Training at Naval Training Station, Bainbridge, Md. He reported for duty in BROOKLYN in Naples, Italy on 5f15!44. He was assigned to the F Division where he was advanced to Seaman lc and then was transferred to the USS Cascade for duty with Commander Sub Grou Two as a Yeoman. He was discharged for home on iofaiga g Decorations: Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal WW II, and other ribbons and medals of the Atlantic Fleet Operations. ' - Howard E. REPPERT fBudJ, Jr. 1946 After discharge he worked as a mechanic, a taxi driver, and then went to Bethleham Steel as a laborer, and operator of heavy equipment. He became Supervisor in 1966. He was married to wife Katherine on 6l22!47 and they have these children: Terry Alan, born 3f15!48 Cfour years to day he joined the Navyl. Terry served 2 years in the Navy.: Patricia Ann, born 4f26!51, and was married in April 1972: James David, born, 6f5f52, died 8f7l55: William Howard, born 2f21f54, served 4 years in the Navy. Two Sailors on Liberty in Hawaii, 1940 one on left, unknown, other WALSH, SM 3c. G. Patrick WALSH, ADC, USN, fretl was born 12!18f17 in Staten Island, N.Y. He enlisted in the Navy 5f11f37 and he received his Boot Training with Company 16, Naval Training Station, Newport, R.I. He reported to the BROOKLYN detail, and to be on board when commis- sioned, on 8f10!,37. He was Assigned to the C Division, Signal Gang, and advanced to Signalman 3c before being discharged the first time on 5!30!41. He re-enlisted on 8!15!41 and was sent to Corpus Christi, Naval Air Station for school and training as an Aviation Machinists mate. He completed 20 years of a Navy Career and was retired. He served on several Aircraft Carriers and at several Air Stations during this career. Since retirement he has worked for United Airlines, and for Lockheed Aircraft for a total of 8 years. He is working as a Specialist. Supervisor Aircraft Specialist for the Federal Aviation Comm. in Atlantic City, N.J. With wife, Lorraine they have 5 children. Arleen, Bernadette, George, Kevin, and Colleen. gnlijg George Walsh wedding: 1 to r, Colleen, Brenadette, Arleen, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, George, Lor- raine, Patrick, Kevin. G. Patrick WALSH, ADC, USN Qretl QQ: g l