Brooklyn (CL 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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Michael B. ZIELINSKI, was born 2114119 1n.Ch1cago, Ill., and enlisted in the Navy on 1130142 and received his Boot Training at Great Lakes, Ill. Reported for duty ln BROOKLYN about 6 weeks later, andwas assigned to the 1st Division and later to the 2nd D1v1s1on. I-le advanced to Seaman lc. He was transferred to the USS Birmingham for duty. He was discharged for home on 1016145, after the end of hostilities. After discharge he worked for Western Electric.Co., for 32 years and retired from there. He is now working for the US Postal Service. h1967. . . Michael B. ZIELINSKI, . . 1944-5 , I I 7 Duane L. FOSS, SMC, USN, Cretl was born 12110121 in Ellsworth, Wi. Enlisted in the Navy on 12113139 and received his Boot Training at Great Lakes, Ill. with Companys 45-39 and 49-39. He was held up because of a bad sore throat. He reported for duty in BROOKLYN at Long Beach, Calif., on 3123140 and was assigned. to the 2nd Division and then on to the C Division and the Signal Gang. He advanced throu h the rates to Signalman 3c on 711141 and was transferred on 7127142 for duty at Pier 92, New York, N.Y. He went on to complete a Navy career of twenty years and is retired, but wor ing for a Tugboat Company in Long Beach, Calif. He is their dispatcher. He and wife Rose, have been married for 28 years,.and they have daughters: Judith, born 8122151, and Janice, born 1013154. Janice is married. QnTwo Sailors ashore, on the Pike, Long Beach, Calif., FOSS at left. other HAMILTON. Victor P. BERTI, CWO, USN fretl was born 3129114 in Cheshire, Mass. Enlisted in the Navy, received his Boot Training at Newport, R.I. He reported for duty in BROOKLYN as a part of the commissioning crew on 6130137. He was Assigned to the R Division, and he was a Sailmaker. He was advanced through the rates to SMM 2c. In June 1941 He was transferred to the US Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calif. After being transferred he went on to make a Navy career, grad. advanced through the rates and ranks to Chief Warrant icer. BERTI retired 711155 after 24W years of service. He is now the president of a Movincg and Storage business in Escondido, Calif .... His wor s, My Son runs the business, I just count the money and go to the bank . Lloyd N. HAUGLAND, CTC, USN, fretl was born 7122118 in Crystal Lake, Ia. Enlisted in the Navy 12128138 and received Boot Training at Greak Lakes, Ill. Reported for duty in BROOKLYN in mid-July 1939. Was assigned to the 2nd Division, and after a few months became a gun striker in Turrett 2. He advanced through the rates to Chief Turrett Captain in April 1944. He was detached and transferred to the USS Providence on 812145. After this transfer he went on to retire from the Navy in July 1959. With wife, Lydia they have 2 Sons and 1 Daughter. They have 5 Grandchildren. Frank REMENTER, MM lc, USN. reported for duty in BROOKLYN in April 1942, was assigned to the A Division. He was transferred in April 1944, He is married, and wife is Jean. Donald G. DUTCHER, was born 712121 in Des Moines, Ia. He was enlisted in the Navy 916139, and received his Boot Training at Great Lakes, Ill. Reported for duty in BROOKLYN on 11111139 at Bremerton, Wa. He was assigned to the E Division where he advanced through the rates to Electriciansmate lc. He was transferred to the USS Chauncey CDD 667 D and was advanced to Chief Electriciansmate on 611144. He was discharged on 6126145 and returned to Iowa, and Iowa State College to become an Electrical Engineer. Has been in Electrical Control ever since. With wife, Bettye who he married 2119143, they have these children: Garry, born 51291465 Donnley, born 1014149: and Connie, born 513156. None did service with the Navy or Military. ..1u-Q