California (BB 44) - Naval Cruise Book

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NY, Ft. Lauderdale Fire Control Schoolg AATRA CenPoint. Montara. CAL TAD Cen Shoemaker, CA. He served on the USS California from May 1944, Bremerton, to June 1946, Philadelphia. Battles he participated in include Okinawa. Medals! awards: American Theater Medal: Victory Medalg Asiatic- Pacific Medal with one star. Discharged on June 7, 1946. Married to Janette, he has a daughter. a son, and a step- son. He retired from General Dynamics in 1986, after 24 years. ROBERT D. LAIRD, EM3C, E Division, born Feb. 15, 1925, Yakima, WA. Enlisted Sept. 28, 1943, in Navy in Yakima, WA. Basic training at Farragut, ID, Electrical Service School at Wahpeton, ND. Assigned to USS Calnfornia at sea 1944, for six major Asiatic-Pacific Invasions, Philippine Liberation, Leyte, Luzon, Surigao Strait Sea Battle, sank Fuso Class Battleship, downed seven Japanese Aircraft. Awarded seven battle stars. Awarded Presidential Unit Citation. Discharged May 20, 1946, in Bainbridge, MD. Married 1947, wife Mary Ellen. Lived and worked in Yakima retired now and spend winters in Arizona. Chairman for USS Calnfornia Reunion Association, reunions in Seattle, WA, 1960, Sparks, NV, 1987, and Tucson, AZ, 1995. CHESTER O. CHET LANE, USNR, born Dec. 12, 1925, Blair, OK. A native American, he joined the Navy, Oct. 5, 1943, at the Hoodriver, OR, Navy Recruiting Station. Trained at the Navy Training Center in Farragut, ID. While assigned for a short period at the Utah Clearfield Navy Supply Depot, he met and married Donna Smith. Put aboard a Navy transportg when it reached the New Hebrides Islands, he was assigned to the USS California as a Sllc and later as gunnery striker. Participated in the battles ofGuam, Tinian, Saipan, Leyte, Battle of Surigao Strait, Lingayen Gulf, Okinawa, Yellow River-China Sea, the occupation of Japan. He received the WWII Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, two stars, American Area Campaign Medalg Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, four stars: Good Conduct Medal with one star and the biggest star of all, Tokyo Bay. He was discharged from the Navy on Jan. 14, 1946, at Bremerton, WA. He then returned to Ogden, UT, to make his home. He has been married for over 50 years, has three children, nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Retired from U.S. West Telephone Company with 34 years service and the last 25 years in management, he is now working in the field of video photography. This Navy veteran is very proud to have served and been a part of history of the USS California and would do it again should the occasion arise. DONALD F. LANG, CSKtPA1, USN, born Des Moine, IA, Jan. 19, 1920, enlisted May 4, 1938, discharged Sept. ll, 1945. From NTS Great Lakes assigned to USS California, Bremerton, WA. .Joined 1 I . N---s-.........s,-... '-at A l 1 I Q Z .ai V M., .v V . f2f' Supply Department, made all rates SK3!c to chief petty officer on this ship. December 7th, reading newspaper in commissary office when GQ sounded. Assumed it was mock attack, until torpedoes hit. GQ station was ammunition hoist on 3rd Deck which flooded with fuel oil in short time. Injured in bomb blast amidships. Abandoned ship to Ford Island with injured left leg. Hospital stay was two months. Assigned to salvage personal belongings from enlisted men's lockers as the ship was being raised. Returned with USS Caljornia to Bremerton Navy Yard, August 1942, promoted to chief petty officer shortly thereafter, transferred to seaplane tender USS Unimak. Reported for shore duty in Bremerton, WA, the day the war was over. Discharged Sept. 11, 1945. Member of the Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association. Retired from Federal Service January 1972. Now reside, Battle Creek, MI. JACK W. LANGFORD, EM1!c, Division E, USS CalU'ornia, born Aug. 31, 1919, Asheville, NC. Enlisted U.S. Navy, Sept. 23, 1940. Trained Norfolk, VA. After training went to Bremerton. WA, assigned to USS Caljornia. Stayed on the Caljornia until Pearl Harbor. He was trapped below deck until rescued later that day. Was listed missing in action for a time. Later assigned to USS Portland, which participated in many Pacific battles. In 1943, was assigned to Naval Mine Warfare School, Yorktown, VA, and made Plankowner of USS instill AM252, and saw duty clearing Atlantic channels until ship was put out of commission. Was discharged November 1946. Retired steamfitter, now living in Orlando, FL. Married to former Gertrude Bladen and has five children and four grandchildren. LYAL LAUTH JR. USN, was born March 31, 1924, in Pontiac, IL. Was inducted into the Navy, Dec. 27, 1941. Served boot camp at the Great Lakes Training Station. In March 1942, he was assigned to the USS Calnfornia. He was discharged from Philadelphia, PA, on March 31, 1947. , ,Hx L' U za ff While serving on the California, he was in the 4th Division. His battle station was on the center gun turret 34, he was the gun captain. They loaded and fired this gun 320 times. In February of 1945, he was transferred to the boatswain locker. Two months later he was promoted to BM lst class and was put in charge of the boatswain locker. He was married on November 7, 1943, in Port Orchard, WA. They have three children, two boys and one girl and six grandchildren. Today they are semi retired from a heating and air conditioning business. ,JOSEPH R. LAVENZ, USN IISNRV6, born in Waterloo, IA, June 14, 1916, joined Navy, Feb, 9, 1937, to learn a trade. Boot Camp in San Diego, CA. Boarded BB-14 in June. Started in 5th Division active on whale boat and cutter crews. BB-14 came in second in 1938 and lst place in 1939. Volunteered again June 24. 19-1-1. lsoot Camp in Farragut, ID, and six months as camp electrician, then to Sainar, Philippines, ASD3 149, via Sltoetnaker. t '.-X. Till end ot' war. llischarged Nov. I, 19-15, on point st stem ffl Married Mabel Murray of Waterloo IA. Sept. 7 E939 They had three children, Mabel passed away June Q7 1986. Between hitches Joe worked as matntenarm electrician, also on construction. post mar he worked at John Deere, on maintenance and construction. Zn' construction on a steel mill, hired to mill iz, hen complete, as maintenance man, and retired from it in 1982. 1 years. During each hitch passed exam for EN12i'e out ta to get the rate because was discharged before rate wa effect. Moved back to birthplace in 1983. and enjogir relatives, woodworking. etc. Discharged Jan. 28, 1941. His wife died June 17, 1986. have three children. CHARLES A. LAW, Fireman llc. CSN. bom Sayre. OK,Apri1 14, 1925. Enlisted July 13. 1942. IQSN Pi 3. E Division, San Diego. CA. Training Boot Camp. Serred on USS CalU'ornia, Sept, 15. 19-12-Nov. 2. 194-1: CSS Oklahoma City, CL91.Dec. 22. 1944-April 19. 19-16. I . , ,H ,W iz! Awards!Medals: WWII Victory Medal. American Area Occupation of Japan. Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with six stars. Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two stars. Memorable experiences include being the youngest man aboard in 1942. and his best friend was James E. Stieman B Division. Discharged April 19. 19-16. with the rank of tireman llc. Worked 27 years for Douglas Aircraft. Nlarried .t wonderful woman. June. Had an operation Nov 4. 1993. was left paralyzed from waist down. VICTOR H. LUCKY LEFFLER. Seaman. Ind Class, born June 27. 191-1,Mil1field.OH. Enlisted Feb 12. 1941. BMCXI. 3rd Division. Participated in battle of Pearl Harbor. Memorable experiences include Pearl llarbot. staying at his gun station xx hile the ship was sinking llc couldn't get out and couldn't fire the guns. Awart1s!Medals3 Pearl llarbor Xledal Discharged in 19-lo. xx ith the rank of ho.itstn.tte lst class. lNlarried Barbara Putn,nn 19-11. hate three etnltiren and three grantlchildren. Retired. 1 wwjw - , ,,,, iltl ,ll'5.x.lil'.l'lNl'.,5li1'k.120lllNl0llllx',ll.NOX

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llc was honorably discliarged Dccciiibei 1945 Married his syyectltcart. Ruth and returned lti yyorls .tt Clitcago North NN est Railroad. until beconiing .1 hobby I.irntci '.-' crane operator HC-s surxty cd by his yyitc. Ruth. of 48 years. his ksIliUgl1lL'l'lQlLlll.SOl1'lll-ILIXX..lL'lTy,LlllLlOllC grandson. Josh. Slllllllllllitf lay Gail llotllifii FRIQDIQRICK I. KUHI.. MMZC. born Springfield. OH..1unc lo. 1923. Enlisted Dec. 12. 1942. Nayy. Service includes Great Lakes Nay al Training Station: Bremerton Nat .tl Xard. Bremerton. WA: USS Ciilifoiwziii, Participated in battles at Saipan. Guam. Leytc Gulf. Surigao Strait. Lingay en Gulf. East China Sea. Okinawa. Occupation Xyakay anta Wan Occupation. Tokyo. AwardslMeda1s: .Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal. Philippine Liberation Ribbon. Discharged Jan. 11. 1946. with the rank of MM2C. Married Opal Salyer. June 29. 19461 two daughters, Saunie and Kristy: three grandchildren: Rusty, Kristopher, Kelsey. Wife deceased .August 1985. Retired and enjoying every minute. HAROLD D. KOZA, AMM3, born Nov. 20, 1921, Bruno. NE. Enlisted May 1940, U.S. Navy, Aviation Machines T Mate 3. V Division. Boarded Long Beach. 1940: Boat Camp. San Diego, NAS Kodiak, enlisted Flight Training. VF89. USS Antietaing flight instructor, Pensacola: .Airborne Radar Controller VW2g VF 82: USS Kersage. LTA pilot. Arctic Flight Snow Goose. AvvardslMeda1s: Campaign Pacific and Good Conduct Medals. Discharged June 30, 1960. Married 1947, Frances Watson: daughters, Rebecca and Karen: son. Don. Retired Medical 1977, Department Army. Aviation Treatment Technical Advisor. DANIEL R. KRAMER, Ensign, DVCGJ, USNR, born Dubuque. IA. Sept. 21, 1916. Enlisted Great Lakes October 1940. Commissioned Ensign, Navy Pier, Chicago. June 12. 1941. Married June 18, 1941, to Mary Jane Kuehnle. Dubuque. IA. Joined USS California July 1941. at Pearl Harbor. On board Dec. 7, 1941, The Day of Infamyx Battle station Captains Conn Cradar plotterj. .Abandoned ship to Ford Island, then back on board to assist in removing dead and injured. l 1 Serv ed at Ft. Shafter. seventh interceptor command. as Na'-.al Liaison Officer for seven months. August 1942 if, IQSS Abaef on KAVP 231. small seaplane tender. at Lake Washington Shipyards. Seattle. Left this shipAugust 1945. as executive officer flieutenant commanderl. Three grown children Daniel. John and Susan. Six grandchildren. .Vlarried 50 years June 18. 1991. Retired 'fum EI du Pont Co in 19756. Clinton. IA. I'QI.fLIN I.. KRIEWALIJ, I-.M 3C l.'SN'R. horn March 9 2924 in Carrington.N1J .Ioinerl Navy May 24. 1943. 'i li zarnp at Iarragut 111 Company 350- lfllflll , '.. 1 ,ft -t'i..'ur- lilmrygrrltifg, f,1 ryr,r,t gdmp ht, AA. f1,s1j,Hefl to lllc f nliffirriffi at Hrernertwn WA llanks held As. S2r... I'2t.. l-lc. lfni it: llc xyas honorably discharged at IISNB, in llrcniciton on lylaicli 24. 1946. Receiving 11576.55 upon discliatgc Medals he reeeiyed were Asiatic-Pacific Area Canipaign Medal t5l. American Area Campaign Medal. Philippine Lilveration Medal. WWII Victory Medal. He was employed as an electrician in Bremerton Naval Shipyard prior to entering the Navy. He was one of the electricians to hook up shore power to the Calyornia when she arrived from Pearl Harbor, after being raised from the Japanese attack. She was put right into dry dock upon arriving at Bremerton for rebuild to re-enter the war. He entered the Navy, went to Boot Camp and was assigned to the USS California straight out of Boot Camp serving his entire enlistment on her. He made a career as a journeyman wireman, and apple orchards in the state of Washington. He and his wife have six children and seven grandchildren in whom they are very proud. They are retired and spend every winter in Apache Junction, AZ, with several of his old Navy buddies. He has a special memory of the Japanese kamikaze that hit them in the after super structure wiping out the surface look-out station just at sunset. As it was getting dark there was a degree indicator light, with the housing broken away from it and the bulb still burning bright. The captain ordered that light out immediately. Being the electrician the order was directed to, he crawled through the crash sight in the dark and put out the light by breaking the bulb with a wrench he had in his hand. The next morning when it was daylight they found a bomb that hadnlt gone off, with his hand print on it. He figured it must be his, since it was in the same path he had taken to put the light out the night before. RAY KUHLOW, Warrant Office, USN, USS CalU'ornia was born March 15, 1922, in Bridgman. MI. completed basic training at the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes. IL, in the winter of 1940. , was., ., X I 4 gg . ,M Vis Reported on board the USS California BB44 in June of 1940. On Dec. 7. 1941. was stationed in the 14 Turret 142. moored in Pearl Harbor. HI. Following the attack he was assigned to a crew that removed the anti-aircraft guns from sunken ships and installed them around Pearl Harbor for the island's anti-aircraft defense. In March of 1942. he was assigned to a salvage crew that participated in the salvage of the battleships California and West Virginia and returned them to Bremerton. WA. Navy Yard for repair. In 1943. he went to Washington. D.C. to the Gunnery School and then returned to the USS California when she was recommissioned and returned at active duty. They then traveled to the Marshall Islands. Saipan. Tinian. and Guam. Then on to the Philippines Theater of Operations. Late in 1944. he returned to the Advanced Gunnery School. Washington. D.C.. after which he was assigned to the repair ship USS Coa.s'rz'i'.v HarliorAG74. They went out to Okinawa at the time WWII ended and they went into Saseho. Japan. with the Occupation Force and remained there until August 1946. He then returned to the llnited States and was assigned to a destroyer. the USS Tlioniiis IL. I'iI'll.l'l'Il DM24. in Charleston In 1948 and 1949. he was assigned to the Great Lakes Training Center, training recruits. In September 1949, he was transferred to the first Navy Guided Missile Unit established at John Hopkins, Silver Springs. MD lGuided Missile Unit H21 1. From there the unit was sent to the Naval Weapons Center in China Lake. CA. and on to the USS Norton Sound AVM-1. In 1950. he was promoted to warrant officer and served on the USS Mi.s'.i'i.s'.s'ippi EA6-128. the USS Canberra CAG- 2, and at the Naval Weapons Station, Las Vegas. NV. He retired from the Naval Service as chief warrant officer W-3, in October 1960. He has since been employed in the aerospace industry until 1985. He married his wife Helen in February 1943. and they now reside in Reseda. CA. They have two children and four grandchildren, EMIL KUPCBIK, United States Navy, Motor Machinist Mate, Third Class, SV6, was born in Cleveland, OH. on Aug. 17, 1924. He entered into active service on Wh- t July 14, 1943. and served aboard the USS California NTS Newport, RI, and the USS Oklahoma City. During his service with the U.S. Navy he received the Asiatic-Pacific Medal with three stars. the Victory Medal and the American Area Medal. Emil received his Honorable Discharge on March 13, 1946. He married Veronicalucha on March 13. 1948. and had three daughters. Marcia Wodzisz Karen Caiazza and Donna Kupchik. Unfortunately, Emil died of lung cancer on Feb. 7. 1991. leaving his wife, daughters and two grandsons. Brian and Dennis Wodzisz. VICTOR KUZMIC, Fireman lst Class. born South Bend, IN. Dec. 1. 1925. Enlisted Oct. 6. 1944. Navy. M Division. Service included NTC Great Lakes. IL. USS California BB44. USS Cascade ADI6. USS AlcorAD34. ,If I Memorable experiences include Okinawa. 1945. AwardslMedals: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one star. WWII Victory Medal. American Area Campaign Medal. Discharged June 11. 1946. Married and has one son. two daughters and one grandson. Retired. I GERARD DICK LAFFARGUE, FC 3lc, born Groton, CT. May 30. 1926, Enlisted June 6. 1944. USN. Stations included: Naval Training Station. Sampson.

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92. lu1istetl.l.tu 1910. Nam li Division went Y .nc tlg. :grr7..Nl.l1'cl! Tl. 19.10 longlteacli lclt ISS We in ew. i.- t ss i'.i1i..ii.i. iii Seo. llostou N1X.l SS e.t'i'.Pf'1...tllIl-ll 'wi . ri xx. A ,Q ..- g '- A ,. airmen 1-UN ' fl-f . .1 --as J t .wi 1- . ' iliffiii x ' ' ' ' 'txt P.xrticip.ited in battle at Iw o lima. Pearl Harbor. ci iherts. Roi Island. Nlarshalls. Saipan. Tinian. Guam and Xv1i1'g1i.ir awards Nledalsi WWII Xictory Medal. Philippine . .beration Ribbon. Good Conduct Medal with one star. sxsiatic-Paeitiic Campaign Nledal w ith six stars. American Area Canipaign Nledal. American Defense Service Medal tv :th one star. Discharged Nov. 2-1. 1947. with the rank ofshipfitter. Nlarried and has tw o boy s. Albert and C..I. Lehne. Retired from International Harvester after 33 years. rs GLEN A. LENTZ. USN. SM3!c. born Fort Madison. IA. Nlareh S. 1920. Enlisted in the Navy in 1937. from Southem Illinois and sent to San Diego. CA. for boot Lraining. Went to the LISS C.:.'1f'orr:i't: in February .- 53.51 J i93S. and assigned to the A ' D Sth Division for about three qipfgg P , 3 months then transferred to -Q . 1 'ae ct Division onthe .4 mil - '. Q signal gang. They had a 'ff' four star admiral aboard as W 3 ...... mel w ere ComBatFor. if - R I They traveled to Hawaii a t li 1 Z couple oftimes in 1938. and 1 'i 1939. went to the east 1 f 5 i wg. so- :oast on maneuvers through if f. , .. :ie Panama Canal. stayed .-c months in Cuba before going to Norfolk. VA. to take in ammunition and then return to the west coast and to aii again then in 1940. they went to PSNS at Bremerton. WA. for extensive overhaul and he was paid ffT.NlZiYCl1 7. 1941. as he was on a Kids' Cruise. December '. 1941. he w as stationed at Sand Point Naval Air Station Seatt1e.WA. Hay e Good Conduct Medal. Pacific Theater Nledal. and American Theater Medal. Hare three children. Pal. Don and Sonia. Today retired and farming. JOHN 'QIOHNNIER LETO. born Aug. 19. 1920. Des Nloiies. IA. Liv ed in Chicago most of his life. Club and amateur boxer in Chicago. Enlisted March 1942. boot in San Diego. CA. Assigned to USS California ne 1942. Bremerton. WA. Started boxing team aboard . . trazned boxers. scheduled smokers. referred bouts w ith Lt. Peter Kinoos. developed best boxing team if Sfcth Pacific. , f . ,ms 1 4 fy X , , 1. ? . fp... a Wy, 4 X, W nf ,, f,yf ff' .. 5 . .1 1 i' ,ij 5, X .,., , .. 1 ff .. fi U? al. 'fig nappy, f'f,1jf'fjfyfjCjQ and good times that he '-ii, 'lirlllrjlllllYtlllT1f1Vf4ldllll.Cf1l lighting lady WHS- Wllflll , r fgrnyrirgfg rwlerefgirig a sniolfer. somewhere it lfgjfullx ,,1',t3r ai 'v4:irir,e guard t:sr.or1etll'iiin to , f,.,,r1i1yg 'Jf mri lil, 'fvailf-:tl into the dark room. -Y ,npr ,,.,f.- 1.1. and there at the head ol thc f f,ar,ta.:.11tiif.f,r fliaplain Ktzntfaly and .1 duutuiy IUUIII lull ol ship s olltccis ll was his huthtlay and one that he will ncxei loigct lllwlttllgytl Nt'Xt'lltlwt'1' 1915. llonorgihle, Mariietl to Rita M.. he owns his own business in las Xegas. NX. RAYINIUND Wi. LIFER. lfireman First Class. born Ifederrcktown. OH. .lune 15. 1926. Served US. Navv. 7 I hiladelphia. Ilremerton. 1155 l'41ltloH1t'tl. Discharged in 19-lo. Married to Doris. and have two sons and one daughter. He was killed in a farm accident Nov. 4. 1980. I , 777, WAYNE DONALD LINDAHL, USNR. born March 6. 1925. Oshkosh. NE. Attended Norman High School. Norman. OK. During 1942-43. worked after school hours for Norton Tannersley Construction Company. building NAS and NATTC at Norman. Upon graduation June 1943. enlisted in U.S. Navy. After boot camp assigned ship's company NTC San Diego. where he met Robert G. Lindahl from Van Nuys. CA. They became good friends and went on same sea draft to PSNY Bremerton. WA. September 1943. Assigned to ship's company as yeoman. Bob Lindahl in personnel and he was assigned to fleet chap1ain's office. He and Bob volunteered for duty on USS Calnfornia, both ofthem assigned as yeomen to CR Division. upon completion of the war transferred back to NATTC, Norman. OK, for discharged February 1946. 7401 Retired from oilfield products division. Guiberson Oil Tools. Dresser Industry. Dallas. TX. in 1991. Have two sons and two living daughters and six grandchildren. one daughter deceased. Living in sunny San Antonio. TX. WAYNE E. LISLE, Slfc. born Hardy Township. Holmes County. OH. May 25. 1924. Enlisted Feb. 19. 1943. Navy. Slfc. 5th Division. Service included NTS Great Lakes. IL: USS Califbrzim' USS Cape Glouvmfei' CVE-1093 NAS Glenview. IL. Participated in American Campaign and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. .Mmm Memorable experiences include bombardment of Guam and Saipan. collision with USS Temzessee. Discharged Nov. 24. 1945. Married Dorothy 1. Clark Lisle. Nov. 4. 1944. They have one daughter. Barbara 1. Lisle Miller and two granddaughtcrs. Michelle L. and Sherinel D. Miller. Retired from Wooster. OH. Water Treatment Plant. ERNEST LISSY. horn June 9. 1919. in Portland. OR. 1,n1istet1 Nov. 17. 1936. Boot Camp at San Diego. CA. Worked as a yeoman with C'oinI3atFor on the Claliforriiu. llisthargetl.1uneX. 1940. with the rate ol' yeoman 3c. . Enlisted May 4. 1944. Boot Camp at Farragut. ID. where he set a new fitness mark. worked on tugboat row in Bremerton. housing department at East Port Orchard. Then took charge of the typing pool at the Separation Center in Bremerton. Discharged Feb. 23. 1946. with the rate of yeoman lc. Joined Portland Fire Department. in November 1946. NW Weight Lifting Champion in 1954. taught Dale Carnegie Course for 18 years. Real Estate Broker. Master of his Masonic Lodge in 1969. Married his lovely wife Sunny in 1973. presently life on the Oregon Coast. Retired from Portland Fire Department. KENNY LISSY. his grandfather was lost at sea as engineer of the cargo ship Alaric. and his father went to sea as cabin boy in a square-rigged sailing ship. What could be more natural than his joining the Navy and following his three brothers to the USS California in 1940. During his year aboard he saw a lot of ocean between Long Beach and Pearl Harbor while serving in the Sixth Division the E Division. His next duty was as midshipman at the Naval Academy. After graduation. as signal officer and assistant turret officer on the cruiser Pensacola. he experienced combat in the West Pacific. After WWII. he went into aviation and served in squadrons aboard aircraft carriers in the Pacific and saw a lot of Korea from a dive bomber. After his retirement in 1963. he acquired his wonderful wife Charlotte and settled in Tigard with his family. VERNON A. LISSY. was born Feb. 24. 1917. Enlisted in late 1935. went through Q boot camp at San Diego. I CA. Worked in the Gunnery Division specifically on airplanes. He served four years. then went into the Merchant Marine. Through hard work and study. he acquired his master's license. sailing for many years on tankers. He had a nice easy going nature and was liked by all who knew him. He died in 1981. 731531 WALTER ARNOLD LISSY, born Easter Sunday. April 4. 1915. Ona. OR. a very small hamlet about six miles east of Waldport. OR. in a pole and shake cabin. Father Jos. A., German if y immigrant. shipwright and 1 sailor. Enlisted USN. Nov. 21. 1934. at Portland. Boot Camp San Diego. Assigned USS California, E Division tgood dutyl until detailed as log room yeoman. Wised off to his CPO. Next day assigned B Division. two years of Hell! Discharged September 1938. Worked as shipwright untiljoining Portland Police 1942. While in PPD obtained Real Estate Broker License. as Explosive Ord. Spec. through U.S. Army. Pilot Liccnsc. land and sea plane. 87