Casa Grande (LSD 13) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

THE MED WATC H A Picture Story Of The u.s.s. CASA GRANDE LSD-13 MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE 1953 A private edition printed and published for the U.S.S. CASA GRANDE by David Waddington Publications, TRIESTE ' j:SS£iSijii:- ' - ii ' :riiiia. U. S. S. CASA GRANDE (LSD-13) The USS CASA GRANDE was built by the Newport News Sliipbuiltling and Drydock Company at Newport News, Virginia, and was launched 11 April 1944. She is the first ship of her name in the U. S. NAVY; Casa Grande being a national shrine at Coolidge, in the vicinity of Phoenix, Arizona. The shrine is an uureinforced, four story adobe watch tower and eleven room apartment building, built by the Salado Indians about 1350. It was named Casa Grande by the Jesuit missionary. Father Kino and was designated a national monument in 1918. In length she measures 458 ' , 72 ' , in beam and her displacement is 9005 tons. She carries a complement of 317 men, 150 troops and 18 Officers. After commissioning in June of 1944 the CASA GRANDE was ordered to the Pacific theater of operations where she participated in the landings on Leyte and Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines. It was at Lingaten she was credited with destroying a Japanese plane. Following this action in the Philippines the CASA GRANDE assisted in the invasion of Okinawa. Upon termination of the war the CASA GRANDE performed miscellaneous transporting duties until she was taken out of commission in October 1946, and remained in our motliball fleet until November 1950, when she was once again placed in full commission. Since that time the CASA GRANDE has been attached to the AtJantic Amphibious Force and has engaged in various flee ' and force training exercises. T U E CAPTAIN Commander Robert Paul Winkel, U. S. Navy the Commanding 0«icer USS CASA GRANDE (LSD -13) was born January 8, 1908 in ' W ' oodbury, New Jersey, (ionimander Winkel attended George Wasliinglon University vviicre he received an AA degree. He was commissioned Ensign in the U. S. Naval Reserve on November 11, 1931 and in 1940 he was ordered to active duty as Gunnery Officer, and later as Executive Officer of the USS J. FRED TALBOT. He then served as Executive Officer of the USS ERICSSON until ordered as Commanding Officer of the USS MACLEISH in July 1943. Commander Winkel also commanded the USS MOFFETT and Destroyer Division SIXTY- THREE during World War II. Since the war Commander Winkel has had various shore billets and has also served two tours of duty in the Mediterranean as Operations Officer of the USS FARGO. Commander Winkel has commanded the CASA GRANDE since August 2, 1952. C D K . H.I . WINKEL THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lieutenant Commander John Hugo Thomas, U. S. Navy, the Executive Officer of the USS CASA GRANDE (LSD - 13) was born on August 27, 1913 in Savannah, Georgia. Graduated from St. Petersburg High School, St. Petersburg, Florida in 1931. LCDR Thomas enlisted in the Navy as Boatswain Mate Second Class in 1940 and reported for active duty to Charleston, South Carolina with primary duties in piloting, and training armed guard crews. In 1941 he made Boatswain Mate First Class, and Chief in 1942. He was commissioned Ensign in October 1942 - ' -— and was put in command of the YP-51, along with being Officer in Charge of Ships ' Salvage and Diving School, Pier 88, New York, New York. Upon f completion of this duty he was ordered to the USS f OWL (ATO - 137). He was in command of the OWL ; from August 1944 until November 1945; during which time the OWL participated in the Normandy Invasion, being one of the first ships to go in to the beach. Since that time LCDR Thomas has commanded the USS CATAWBA (ATA-210)andtheUSS PANDEMUS i(ARL - 18); along with one tour of shore duty. LCDR Thomas reported aboard the USS CASA GRANDE in January 1953. LCDR. J. H. THOMAS LCDR J. H. THOMAS - Executive Officer LT H. L. HAUSE - Engineering LTjg J. A. AIVDERSON - Deck LTjg H. L. JOHNSON - Operations LTjg G. M. GUDMUNDSON - Medical LT 0. A. JOHNSON - Supply LTjg E. S. WILKINS - Navigation ALL DEPARTMENTS GETTING READY FOR U N D E R WAY OLLOW THE ROUTINE ' fy % :9 0345 CaU Cooks, 0400 Relieve the watch. 0445 Callj_?me89 cooks, MAA ' s and duty steward. 0600 RevieUe. Call all hands except the mid -watch. 200 Dinner, 0615 Breakfast. Clean sweep down. 0800 Colors. 0801 Quarters for muster. 0830 Sick Call. 1045 Mess cooks, food handlers report to the sickbay for 1 inspection. 1130 Knock off ship ' s work, clean sweep down. UNDERWAY 0800 20 APRIL 1953 X... P L x. t AN OF THE DAY 1300 Turn to, continue ship ' s work. 1630 Knock off ship ' s work. Clean sweep down. 1900 Rig for movies (duty 1700 Supper. division). 1740 Muster the fire and rescue 1930 Turn in all 8 o ' clock party in the Carpenter shop reports. 1800 Muster all PAL ' s and 2000 Commence movies. Relieve restricted men. the watch. 2155 Tattoo. Clean sweep down 2200 Taps. PROCEED GIBRALTAR VIA MOOREHEAD CITY N C X . . . OUR FIRST LOOK X ETA GIBRALTAR 1153 4 MAY 1953 X ALL TIMES LOCAL . . AT THE MED THE B I G SATURDAY 9 MAY 1953 X ETD GIBRALTAR 0745 X ENROUTE ASINARA SARDINIA X... CLEANUP .ETA ASINARA eS 12 MAY 1953 X PURPOSE ASINARA VISIT UPKEEP PRIOR ARRIVAL GOLFE JUAN X ON THE RIVIERA IQi? Sfti( ? .4 (T . ...X ETA GOLFE JUAN i !85 X MAXIMUM LEAVE LIBERTY RECREATION RECOMMENDED... AR Z E W-- A LANDING pp ' ffm ' K THE COMMODORE INSPECTS FOR THE ORPHANS PALERMO SiCILY X ETA PALERMO ]0r .;■ 9 JUNE 1953 X ALL TIMES LOCAL FIVE TUESDAY 16 JUNE 1953 X ETD PALERMO SICILY 0800 X PROCEED PORTO :iif .V A ASHORE DAYS C V CONDUCT 5 DAY LNDG AND FLD TNG PBLM X ETA PORTO SCUDO 0500 LIBERTY PORT - BUT TUESDAY 23 JUNE 1953 X ETD PORTO SCUDO SARDINIA 08 0 X PROCEED WITH TG 69PNTI TO NAPLES ITALY SHIPBOARD LIFE CONTINUES FOR UPKEEP AND RECREATION X ETA NAPLES 10gg 24 JUNE 1953 REPLENISHMENT. -RECREATION- TUESDAY 30 JUNE 1953 X ETD NAPLES ITALY C732J X PROCEED GOLFE JUAN FRANCE UPKEEP IfWPlT FOR REPLENISHMENT RECREATION UPKEEP X ETA GOLFE JUAN c82?0 2 JULY 1953 BLACK WAVE MONDAY 13 JULY 1953 X ETD GOLFE JUAN FRANCE 095250 x PROCEED WITH TO 69PNTI TO KAVALLA BAY GREECE WHERE CONDUCT OPERATION BLACKWAVE X 8 60 DISOLVED TG 69PMTI ACTIVATED TG 124PNT2 X ETA KAVALLA BAY 0600 20 JULY 1953 X EAST IS EAST... 1 ; ., .M TUESDAY 21 JULY 1953 X ETD KAVALLA BAY GREECE 16; z X PROCEED WITH TG 69PNTI ' ' ' - TO ISTANBUL TURKEY X ETA ISTANBUL 1300 22 JULY 1953 X ALL TIMES LOCAL ATHENS AN C ( E NT MODERN MONDAY 27 JULY 1953 X ETD ISTANBUL TURKEY 043 X PRO- CEED WITH TO 69PNTI ENROUTE PHALERON GREECE X ON Sici: A TRANSIT DARDANELLES INDEPENDENTLY X ETA PHALERON 1 (3 28 JULY 1953 T A R A N T f M r, M TUESDAY 4 AUGUST 1953 X ETD ATHENS GREECE 0815 X ARRIVED TARANTO ITALY 0730 7 AUGUST 1953... DEPART TARANTO ITALY c e? ] AUGUST 1953 X PROCEED AND ARRIVE MELUEHA BAY.. ..WHERE CONDUCT DEFENCE OF MALTA PROBLEM WE RUSHED TO TG 69PNTI DIVERTED TO CEPHALONIA ISLAND X MAKE MAXIMUM SPEED X CEPHALONIA RENDER ALL POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF TO GREEK EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS . . ...AND DID WHAT WE COUI. D GREEK GOVERNMENT EXPRESSES GRATITUDE X COMSIXTHFLT EXTENDS WELL DONE TO ALL HAI JDS 1 H ' -srv-T Mf l l % i ;■ i NAPLES CAPRI . ' ■ f ' iit.A .- . HOME - j P O M P E I I I 0820 2 AUG 1953 X VALENCIA MONDAY 31 AUGUST 1953 X ETD NAPLES ITALY 08 0 X PROCEED RENDEZVOUS TG 69PNTI . . THENCE VALENCIA SPAIN X ETA 0745 5 SEPT 1953 X ALL TIMES LOCAL THE DEPART VALENCIA SPAIN 073ei 14 SEPT 1953 X ARRIVE GOLFE JUAN FRANCE 0800 RIVIERA SWITZERLAND S j 21 SEPT 1953 X RECOMMEND CONTINENTAL TOURS WELD PROCEED KAVALLA BAY GREECE WHERE CONDUCT COMBINED NATO EXERCISE WELDFAST WHAT RELIEF... %!M. i -i i V ll OCT 1953 WHERE RENDEZVOUS SIXTHFLT RELIEF UNIT ' X THENCE ' PROCEED NORVA VIA MOORHEAD CITY N C ...GOING HOME U INb ■ y vi RANDOM... II TTI ' •« I r. ' f TT T R U MAN lA Black SEA ROSTER OF THE U. S. S. CASA GRANDE OFFICERS ANDERSON, I. H.. LTJG, USN Mmncapolis Mmn. rAiPTRlrH T V ENS USNR Washington, D.C. ,,,-,- DiSfoP George T 111. l ' - ' 05o340 AshevUlc, North Carolina. E RET , H I., CHCARP, USN Norfolk, Va. FOWLER, P., ENS, USNR, Ipswich, Mass. GRANT, R. U., ENS, USNR, Laramie Wyo. GRIER. D. S., LT]G, USN, Evanston, 111. GUDMONDSON, G, M., LTJG, USNR, Columbia, S.C. HAUSE, H. L., LT., USN, Norfolk, Va JOHNSON, H. L., LTIG. USN Orange Conn. JOHNSON, O. A., LT. USN, Norfolk Va. ORDAN V. B., BOSN, USN, Port Wcntworth Ga. KOENIG I R., ChMACH, USN, Manchester, Conn. M XwIll; Robert L. Jr. IstLt 055196 DaUas, Texas. MC COOK, D. O., LTJG, USNR Add, Ga. PcSS St E ' ,ohn ' ' p., S•rr 9te ' °S -? T ' T■c ' ° ' ■ • OUW?LANT E P., CHELEC, USN, West Hartford Coon. XN iEV, Eugene ' M., IstLt 054220, Mattapan, Mass. THOMAS, I. H , LCDR, USN. JacksonvUle Fla. WALKER Peter F. IstLt 055203, Cbnton. Mississippi. WEBB L. A., ENS, USNR. Greenville. S C WILKINS, E. S.. LTJG, USN Jackson, Mich. WINKEL, R. P., CDR, USN, Norfolk, Va. SHIP ' S COMPANY AD.AMS, Llewellyn E., EN3, Nescopec. Pa. ALLEN. John D., SD3, Clanton, Ala. ALMEDA. Richard J., SN, Taunton, Mass. ANDERSON, Franklin M., Minot, N. Dakota. AN DREWS. Thomas, F. ANTOSZ Edward P., SN, Chicago. III. ASHLEY, Walter C, FA.. Chase, Kansas. BACKUS, Bcnjamine B.. RDSN. Westchester N.Y. BADALAMENTI, D. P., SN, Bay Qty, Mich. BADON Henry A., ITJ, Ponchapoula l.a. BARKER Fred. J., BTC, Chadlcston, South Carohna. BARNES, ' A. 6., SN, Obetz, Ohio. BARTLETT, Hal D., SN, New York, N.Y. BEAUREGARD, Conrad A.. EN3, Bristol. Rhode Island. BEIREIS Franklin D., DCFN, Kent, Washington. BIDLOW, Richard A., SN. Lyons, Sta. Penna. BLACK, Roy P., ENFN, Phila, Penna. , ,. BLACKWELL, Claude E., MM2, Canton, North Carolma. BLANKMAN, Peter (N) JR., MM2, Hoboken, New Jersey. BOYD Walter (N), TN, Norfolk, Virgima. BR NDT, Roger H., SN, Chicago, Illinois. BROWN Archer R., SN, Grafton. New Hampshire. BROWN, George J., SA, Omaha, Nebraska. BROWN, Roy O., SN, Galveston, Texas. BRU NDRETT, Horace A., FA. DiUe, Texas. BRYANT, James M., BT3, Roanoke, Virginia. BUSBY, William T. Jr., CSC, Chincotcaguc, Vuginia. BUTLER, Oscar W. SDC, San Diego, Calif. BUZZLLL, Harold O., HM3, Oakland Maine BYRD Bobby J., MMFN, Norwood, North Carolina. BYRNE, William J., SN. Detroit. Mich. CALDES, Charles H., BM2, New York. New York. C NDY, Eugene R.. PNSN, Buffalo, N.Y. C NFIELD, Duane E., FA, Hutchison, Kansas. CARLOZZI, Nick (N), FA, South Ucbd, Ohio. CARR David S., FA, . von Lake. Ohio. CARROLL, Rudolph R.. RDSN. Scarsport, Maine. C SSEL. Gerald H., SN, Philadelphia, Penna. CVSTRITSIS. George (N), SN, Chicago. 111. CHILDERS. Danny E., SN, Cow-eta, Oklahoma CHRISTI. NSEN, Eugene C, BM3 Mmn Minnesou. CIPOLLA. Michael A.. FPFA, Cranford, New Jersey. CL RK Donald. FA. Buffalo, New York. n AVTON Enoch B.. FA, Richmond, Va. CO ELl: Jam« S.. MM3 ' , New Rochelle, New York. CONNELLY. Donald P., RD3. Chicago III. COSSON, James E., BTI, Pensacola, Fla. CR NE Thomas J., RMSN. New Haven, Conn. CrItES. Melvin Le., SK2. Cumberland, M.D. CROFT. Ora L.. GM3. Dayton, Ohio. D GLE. Kenneth R., MM3. Gloucester Mass. D 1GLE. Valmore F.. SN, Somersworth. New Bimvihxrt D LBERTO. Ernest D., DK3. Mcchanicville, New York. DANIELI Gordon J., QMSN, Newark, New Jersey. . BAVENTbRT Sonily, A., FN, Burnw.ll, West Virginia. DAVIES, Paul G., EM3, Van Wert, Ohio. DWID John, SKC, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. DELAMARTER, Roger L., SN. Lansing, Mich. DEM.AREE. Lester A., RD2, Louisville, Kentucky. I1EPREY. lohn F,. SN, Luxinburg Wisconsm. DES.ANO, Floyd H., SA, Van Dyke, Mich DESETA. Ben,amine (Nl. SN, Brooklyn. New York. DEVANEY. lames S.. SK3, Lafayette, Ind. DEWITT Sidney C QM3, Beardstown, Illinois. DISCIORl ' o, Joseph, FA. Yonkers, New York. DOTY. Earl F., SN. Ipswich, Mass. DRUMBIGHT, Kennith B., CS3, Washington, D.C. DUG. ' N, Dennis I.. SHSN. Portsmouth, Virginia. DUNCAN, Joseph L., MMFN, AUantown. Penna. EICHI.IN, Richard L.. ME3, Pitstown, New Jersey. ESSM. N. .Arthur J.. CSl, Philadelphia. Penna. EV. NS, Donald J., SN. Massena, New York. F.«ENZENA. Ernest iN), BM2, Bndseville, Penna. FARERO, Milton F.. FA, Tower, Mich. FAYTOK, Frank R. Jr.. MM3, Perth Amboy, New Jersey. FERRELL, John R., TN, Baltimore. Maryland. FININ. Matthew F.. ENl. Plainfield. New Jersey. FINLEY Jerry T., S. , Chesnce, South Carolina. FLETCHER. Daniel M.. SN, Merrifield. Virginia. FLICK, Jack L., SK3, MeedviUe. Penna. FUPPEN. Ruben H. Jr., TA, Danville. Va. FORQUER, Ralph R.. EM2, Evans. Colorado. FOSS. Robert L., TESN, Minn, Minnesota. FORREST. Philip J., YN3. Tyngsbore, Mass. FORRESTER, Daniel P., SA. Greenville, South Carolina. FOX, Robert M., EMFN. Purcy Su., New York. FRADDOSIO, Charles D., EM2, New Port. Richey, Fla. FR.ANSEN, Erick (N). ENl, East Hanover, New Jersey. FRECERICK. David L.. BT3, Dupo, 111. FRltDMAN, Atthui B., VN3. Auburn, New York. G. NNON. John F., DC2, Ccnicvilk, Maryland. O.viN 1 1 , Lcv y £vj, ui, iNoitli uanctluit, 5uuth Carolina, Olllo, LaMfciKc t., tS, Brooklyn, New ork. GOLUtiN, Jauici W., MMJ, Hcyworlh, III. OOLURICK, Lu cnc F., SN, broux, Wcw York. OURUUiN, Kayuioud W., BMi, Saicm Depot, New Hampshire. OK. U), Kiebaid ' 1., A, Fuuvulc, Mau. CiKAtlAAl, bdward, $. . GREEN, Nclioo V., MMC, Palmetto, Fla. OKctNt , jolm D., Ff-, Flushing, New York. GREENLY, Merle E.. t-N, Sanstooe, NUnnesoU. GKC5 , Ciclu W., b. l, Haneoek, Iowa. GR1V|. CK, Stanley iN), RMSN, New York, N. Y. OiUl-l.- , MatUlcw A., SiN, AyanJottc, Mich. H. CKBARTH, Roland (,N), SN, Mrlwaukee, Wis. H.-VLCU.MB, KonalU N., biS, Hamilton, Ohio. FiALE, Dotlcr A., iSlMO, Long beaeh, Caill. H. MMUNLl, )amci .VI., SN, While Hall, lU. H-VNNA, James A., EMF.N, GrccuDelt, M.D. H. RR1S, Frank M., Sivj, West Hauipion. New York. FL KK1S, Harold E., MKj, Rluncbee, New loik. H. K11, Cliaries R., SN, Memptus, leuna. Hash, Samuel E., BM , Foster, Ohio. FIA4ES, Bruce W., FN, Fiuu, Mich. H.  NcJ , Waiter b., b Li, Norwood, Ohio. FiECrw, Sherman W., SN, Ri eT Ash, New Jersey. HcJlz., Henry O., S.M, tjraiid Kapids, Mich. HENDK1CK.SON, Melwn R., SA, t..hisheiin, Minn. HENRY, Jerry W., MM3, Aulanu, Georgu. HiCK5, Hajoid E., bli. New Egypt, New Jersey. FUcjGINS, Donald W., ME3, Gimiore City, Iowa. HILL, Carey N., TN, Portsmouth, Virgima. HOLl, John S., SN, James Town, New York. HULION Wllham C. CSj, Norfolk, Virgima. HOLZE, WUliam P.. EM3. Yonkcrs, New York. HOKNiROP, Vernon W., YNSN, Wataloo, Indiana. HUNEICUIT, Uoyd O., ENC, Norfolk, Va. HOWt.S, Douglas W., SN, Rockvilie, M.D. HCbEK, Harry R.. SN, Howard, M.D. HUCKLCBERKY, MutI E.. FN, Jcrtasomille, Indiana. HUGHES, Richard R., SN, Indianapolis, Indiana. HCNIER Stanley P., RDS.N, Tcnsfly, New Jersey. HYNL N, Walter P., FA, East Detroit, Mich. ICKES, Donald E., SA, Decatur, Mich. JACINTO, Frank (N) Jr., SN, Loram, Ohio. . JANSEN, Peter D., ENFN, Belmore, New York. JAVIER, Jacmto S., SDOl, Philadelphia, Peana. JEMBRZYCKl, D.uiicl E., CSSN, Chicago, Illinois. JIMENEZ, Charles (N), SN, New York, New York. JEREMI. H, Bobby C, SN, Uniontown, Arkansas. JOE, William J., SN, Jackson Heights, New York. JOHNSON, Charles H., RM3, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. JOHNSON, James O., FN, Glcnwood, Minnesota. JOFINSON, Rubm H., BM2, Hatticsburg, Miss. JONES, Jack £., SN, St. Paul, MinnesoU. JONES, Leroy E., BM3, JacksonviUe, Fla. JOYNER, Roy W. Jr., FT2, Wilburton, Oklahoma. K. BATH, Bert tN). ETNSN, Rego Park, New York. KF 1BLE, Charles W., BMC, Dover, Kansas. KIMMET, John P., FN, Ftaymont, Ohio. KELTPP, Donald P., M, t2, Brentwood, New York. KILEY. John J., DC2, Uwerance, Mass. KINSELLA, Robert (N), EMFA. Kaskell. New Jersey. KLEMKA, James M., BT3, Phillipsburg, New Jersey. KJ.EMKA, John M., BT3, Phillipsbmg, New Jersey. KLUCZNIK, Joseph (N), BT2, Passaic, New Jcney. KN ' ELLER, Charles, RM2, Calasauqua, Pa. KOLACKI, Richard W.. CS3, Rochester, New York. KOLEDA, Richard M., RMSN, Vandyke, .Vlich. KOOK, Cornelius Jr., RUSN, Midland, New JerKV. KRIEGE, Wllham F., FA, RoscU, New Jersey. LATRAVERSE, Francu X. SN, Mdlbuiy, Mass. LAUINGER, Jaoroe {N), FN. Ponuac. Mich. LAU. , George A., GMSN, Kambcn, Fennessec. LEE, Stanley B., SHSN, Noiwalk, Conn. LEITH. William E., MEl, Bronx, New York. LEWIS, Kernut W. Jr., EN3, Kingsville. Texas. LINES, Henry B. GMM2, Greenditch, Conn. LHTLE. Charles R., MM3, Rhinehart, La. LONG, Elia D., BT2, Nashville City, Calif. LONG, Melvin L., FN, Bagdad, Kentucky. LOPER, Norris S., FN, La Salle, 111. LtXJBY, Robert K., MM3, Quincy, Mass. LOOK, Loius W. A. Jr., MR2, Houston, Texas. LOPEZ, Edward M., FN, Long Isiand Ciiy, N. Y. LO PRESTl, . ngclo (.Nj, SFiS, Richmond, Indiana. LORETH, Charles, FN. Bronx, N. Y. LOWDER, Scldon G., SN, Cmcinnati, Ohio. LUSHER, Lloyd L.. FN. Hmitmgton, W. V. LYNCH. Edward ).. MM3. Glcnndalc. N. Y. MAC DONALD. Stanley D. Jr. SN. Detroit. Mich. MAC DONALD. Frank R., G.MC, Grand Valley, Pa. MACE. William C. DCS. Webster Springs. W.V. MACKEY. John ).. SN. Tipton, Indiana. MAC RAE, David H., S.N, Rowley, Mass. MADEA, George E., RMl, AUcntown, Pa. MALINOVSKY. Casimir iN), SHSN, Lociainc, Ohio. MANGAN, WUham (Nj, R.V13, Scranton, Pa. MANllA, Cosmo M., 1)13, Quiney, Mass. MARBURGER, Donald C, FA, Bridgeport, Pa. MAREK. Frank I.. EN2. Medowvicw, Va. M. RSHALL, Billy J., TN, Columbu, .Mo. MASTERS, Philip L., FN, Cleveland, Ohio. MATTHEW, Stephenson, SN, Cincinnati, Ohio, MAZCR, Chester J., CS2, Chicago, 111. MC COOL, George O., B.VII, Norfolk, Vuginia. MC ELROY, Glenn O., SN, Rio, Wise. MC FARLANE, . rnold E., M.M3, Wimont, S. Dakota. MC GINNIS, Hubert L., DCC, Kans.is City, Mo. MC KNIGHT. John P., SN, Newburg. N. V. MERZ. Donald C. SN, Mastic. Beach, N. Y. MELTON. James H.. FN. Ncwburgh. N. Y. MEZZACAPPA. Jerry C, FN, New York, N. Y. MIEZIO. Peter R., SN, Phila. Pa. MILLER. Bcrnice J.. RDSN. Laurel, Miss. MILLER, Donald R., QM3, Sutcn Island, N. Y. MILLER, George T., DC3, Jamacia, 111. MILLER, James M., FN. Jamacia. 111. MILLER. William C, BM2, Stroudsburg. Pa. MILLNER. Jesse O.. SN, Lencnburg. Va. . MILLS, Cameron M., yMI, Ballardvale. Mass. MOORE, Qurncy H., FN, Harrisburg, Ark. MORSE, Lewis W., BT3, Union Valley, N. Y. MURPHY. Gerald K., SA, Detroit, Mich. NACE, Ervin W. Jr., BT3, Hiddleburg. Pa. NAKER, Leroy E.. DM3. Genoa, 111. NASH. Clarence E.. GM3, HiUview. lU. NELSON. Richard D.. SA. St. Clair. Mich. NELSON. Richard J., RMSN, Bergen, N. j. NELSON, Richard R., FTSN. North Loup V.illcy, Nebraska. NICOLSON. William E., BMC. Orange. Texas. NOBLES, Oral W., SKSN, Westwood. California. NOONAN. Donald O., FN. Columbia City. Indiana. NUGENT. Charles )., SN, Brooklyn, N. Y. OLIVER, John V., SN, Detroit, Mich. ORSINI, Henry J., ENS, Foliansbcc, W. V. OSWALD, Michael W., QM2, Jamacia, N. Y. PACE, Shelly, SDl, Portsmouth, Virginia. PAULSON, Gcorec C, MMKT), Woodbridge, N. J. PAIELLI, Dominik (N), RD3, Oskosh. Wisconsin. PARKER. Robert H., GM5, Jacksonville, Fla. PASTORIUS, James M., MM3, Bridgeport, Pa. PEARS. LL, Philip p., SA, Brooklyn, N. Y. PELLETIER. Robert E., FA, Cranston, R. 1. PHILPOT, William v.. EMC, Houston, Miss. PIACINE, Robert C, BT3, Paloalto, Pa. PLAFKER, Jerome L., SN, Brooklyn, N. Y. POLICASTRO, Patrik S., SHSN, Bronx, N. Y. POLK, Billy E., ET3, Muncie, Indiana. POWELL, James H., GM3. Madison, Wisconsin. PREBLE, Halles W. Jr, QM3, Cambridge, Mass. PRICE, William D.. BT3. Nanticoke, Pa. PRINCE, Ralph E., SN. Fnsley, Ala. QUBICK, George J., HMC, Phila, Pa. RACK. Shewin D., DKSN, Milwaukee, Wise. R.ANKIN, Kennet M.. SN, Desmoines. Iowa. REED, Edward F., HM2, Bristol, N. H. REED, James P., SN, Trenton. N. J. REVO. Alano OD Jr.. FN. San Francisco. Calif. RHODES, William F.. DC2. Louistown. Pa. RICHARDSON, Gerald F.. MM3. Berlklev, Mich. RICHIE, Garrie L., FP3. Flint, Mich. ROGERS, James D., FN, Cuntersville, Ala. ROTH. William J., SN, Wilkcsbarre, Pa. ROTH, Gerald F.. CS3. Ridgey, Pa. RUSSELL. James B-, MM2. Carbondale, Pa. RUSSELL, Willard L.. BM3, Freemont. Nebraska. RYAN. William F.. SN. Blackstone, Mass. SCHECH, Francis L., EM2, Baltimore, Maryland. S. KA, Phil Y., SN, Ann Arbor, Mich. SCHELL, Richard J., FP3, Reading, Pa. SCHWAMB, Leonard I., SN, Milwaukee. Wisconsin. SEAM. N, Edward H., CS3, Cleveland, N. Y. SENATORE. John P., SN. Elmhurst, N, Y. SHIRREFFS, Stanley A., MBM3, South Floral Park, L. I., N. Y. SHIRLEY. Charles Jr., MR3, Huntinton, W. V. SH ONCE. Robert P.. SK3. Detroit, Mich. SHOEMAKER, Reynold B,, FPFN, Detroit, Mich. SHPORTUN. Alexander Jr., HM2, Methuen, Mass. SPENCER, Donald P., BM3. Charleston. Indiana. SKIDMORE, lames M., RM3, Baltimore, Maryland. SMITH. Jesse E.. FN. Kinoiran. Indiana. SMITH. Gerald I.. CS3. Phila, Pa. SOUTHERLAND, James G.. SN, Waco, Texas. ■SPRAUGE. Paul J., SN, Lima. Ohio. STANLEY. William J.. QMC. Imperial Beach, California. STERNER, Warren H. Jr.. FN, Bethlehem, Pa. STILLS, Delman R.. FTSN, Lerov, Illinois. STIREWALD, Audrey E.. SK3. China Grove, North Caro ' ina. STRANERIO, Joseph S.. FN. Kevport. N. J. STRATTON, Robert R., SN. Utica. N. Y. ■STREPPONE. Robert N.. ICFN. Brooklyn, N. Y. STUART. Henry L.. SN. Cibot. Vermont. STUBBLEFIELD, Robert L., EM3, Gary, Indiana. SURGES. Donald W., FN. Glenellvn, Illinois. SWIDERSKI, Ronald T., DCFN, D-lroit. Mich. TATUM, De Witt C, GM3, Brownwood, Texas. TESORI. Robert R.. MM3, Bronx, N. Y. THOMAS, Alfred J , SN, New Castle. Pa. THOMAS, Arthur W., SN, Baltimore. Maryland. THOMAS, George A. Jr., FN. Cuyahoga, Ohio. THOMAS George J.. SA, Newton, Mass. TIBBETTS, Bruce G., ENDFN, Brocton, Mass. TIERNAN, William T. Ir.. BT3. Albany, N. Y. TINNEL, Nelson F., SN, Shipman, Vj. TOFT, John R., CSC, Princcville, Illinois. TOUCHSTONE, Vester O., SN, Wiggins, Miss. TRACH, Glen L., FN, Nazareth, Pa. TROY, Reginald B., SD2, Brooklyn, N. Y. TUCKER, John A., FPl, Peblo. Colorado. TURNER, Frankling. SA, Dayton, Ohio. ULLOM, Richard R., ETSN. Haverhill, Mass. VOELKER, Herbert E., SHSN, Phila, Mich. WARD, James V., SN, Columbus, Ohio. WARE, William C, SA, Williamson, W. Va. WEBB, Clayton (N SA, Pctcrsburgh, Fla. WEAVER, David R., SA, Uriah, AU. WEISBECKER, Albert J., PNSN, Denellen, N. J. WESTHAN ' ER, Gordon F.. MMIJ, New Harbor, WETMORE, Allison K.. BM2. Bangor. Me. WHEELER, Leonard R., SH2, Washington, D. C WHITES, Albert E., GMl, Brimfield, Mass. WOODRUTF. James R., EN2, Lexington, Ky. WOODS. Donald E., SKG3. Des Moines, Iowa. WOOSTER, Robert G. YEATON, Everett A,, SN, Hallowell, Me, ZENTZ, Chester T. Jr., Thurmont, Ma. ZIPP, William A., ME3, Rockyriver, Ohio. LCU DIVISION TWENTY FOUR OFFICER : FAVORITE, John A.. LTIG, Quincy, Massachusetts. ENLISTED MEN BARTLESON, Paul E., BM2, Wildwood, New Jersey. BURTON, Kermit C, SN, Henry. Illinois. BRADSHAW. Robert J.. FN, Newburyport, Massachusetts. CARAWAN, Ottis (N), ENC, Norfolk, Vi rginia. COOK, Jack L., BM3. McColl, South Carolina. D.ALY, James L., SN, Pontiac, Michigan. DAMPM. N, Edmund J., SN, . storia. New York. DINCENZO, Richard J., CSS, Marlboro, Massachusetts. GRECSEK, Gustave iN), 0M3, Richmond Staten Island, New York. HAVIRD, Ernest (Nl, BMC, Norfolk, Virginia. HEWS. Leonard (N), EN3, Ashland, Maine. KE -WITCH, Charles F., EN3, Berkley, Michigan. KISER, George L., SN, Charleston, West Virginia. KLEMM, William F., SN, Brooklyn, New York. KROHN, James H., FN, Bad Axe, Michigan. LOWE, David E., EMP3, New Bedford. Massachusetts. MARSHALL, Allan P., ENC, Brooklyn. New York. MCNALLY, Richard A., EM3, Kokomo, Indiana. MOORE, Ernest B., B.MC. Norfolk. Virginia. MOWERY, James W., BMC, Keanshurg, New Jersey. ORTIZ. Carlos fN), TN, Gapan, Nucva Ecija, Philippine Islands. PETERS, Kenneth E.. CSSN. Burlington. Vermont. PHILLIPS, Albert D., ENC, Norfolk, Virginia. POLLOCK, James L., CS3, Uion, New York. POPE. William P., YNT3, Highland Park, Michigan, RIVERA, Anthony (N), SN, Brooklyn, New York. ROBERTS, George H., EN3, Burlington, Vermont. ROBERTSON, Ronald T., FN, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. SEAY. Edgar W , BM2. Lcknttr, N.mh Carolina SLATER. Matthew T , QMSN. Rpont. New York. STEWART. Howard A . EN?. Timbo. Arkanjaj. TARBF.I.I.. Park W . QMSN. McKccsporl. Pcninylvania. ROBERTS. Billic B . CMI !. R.icin|{. WiK. DAOE. Cunthcr (N). BW. East Or..nKc. N.|. DYER. GcoTKr F.. CD3. Tuvion. Ariionj. DAUGHERTY. Rmcr E.. CMC. Ncwrll. W. Vj. GILLIE. Robert I.. CMS. Williamj. Minn H.ARRIS. Carl L. Bull. RomoLind. Calif. KUCLER. Elmer D.. CN. Whcatrid|;c. Co. MIRANDA. Porfirio I.. SVCN. Chicico, 111. MARINE PERSONNEL AHLSEN. Roy C. PFC. 1304682. Iani.iica. Nrw York, ALDRED. Clayton W.. CPL. 11!6349. Detroit. Michisan. ALLEY. Miliun R.. PFC, 133120.3. New Bedford. Mass. AMOROSO. Joseph C. SOT. IJ57432. Brooklyn. New York. ANDUIAR. Rodricucz Ctrme ' o. PFC. l2,S71f.5. Mayai:uez. Puerto Rico ARMSTRONG. Maurice L.. CPL. 1290213. Murdock. Minnesota. AUSTIN. Thomas E.. PFC. 132(V;78. Forrestville. New York. AVERETT. Richard N.. PFC. i23KK. Boston. M-iss. B.AGGETT. Ellon L.. PFC. 1 24158. Belden. Mississippi. BAILEY. Paul J., SGT. 1160284. Cleveland. Ohio. BAILEY. William H. Ir.. CPL. 1281284. Syracuse. N. Y BAN SKI. lohn P.. SGT. Il ;n602. Milwaukee. Wisconsin. BAXTER. Frank J.. CPL. J243100. Springfield. Mo. BELLE. Harr - V.. PFC. I31I975. Pitlsbur,i;h. Pennsylvania. BENFOW. Samuel E.. PFC. 1262917. Washineron, D. C. BENNETT. James U.. PFC. 13.37745, Newark. New Jersey. BERTH. ND. Richard H,. . ' GT. 1175 ' ;67. Kankakee. Illinois, BINGFNHFIMFR. Lewis H,. PFC. 1299040. Milwaukee. Wisconsin. BIROSH, Rr+ert. SGT. I1I3I1I. Minneapolis. Minnesota. BLIZZ RD. lohn E,. PFC. 13241S9. Myrtle. Mississippi, BOROWT. Stanley ].. CPL. 1226949. Cleveland. Ohio. BROWN. Havner D,. f.r.T. 1I772 ' != , Fairview. Oklahoma. BUTLER. Leonard E.. PFC. 1306312. Hamsburj;. Illinois. CAHTLL. Albn K.. PFC. 1253173. Island Pond. Vermont. CAPUANO. Henry I.. PFC. 1331036. Providence. Rhode Island. CARTER. Ransome |r,. PFC. 1226224. Wilminctor. Delaware. CH.VNEY. Henry M.. PFC, 1294795. Elizabeth, Louisiana. CHARLTON. Richard D,. SSGT. 58 147. W.-ukesha. Wisconsin, CI.ABAUGH. Donald E,. PFC 1299663. Milwaukee. Wis a.AUSEN. Clair E.. CPI . I2 4«SS, Kincsley. Iowa COLLEY. Donald R,. PFC. 1338917, New Bninsvirick. New Jersey. COOPER. Luther B.. TSGT. 315329. Gaston. South Carolina, COLT3TNFY. Williams S, III. PFC. 1182798. Pittsburch. Pennsylvania. CRUZ-SFIN. Manuel. PFC. 1287443. Uniado. Puerto Rico, DERRINGER. lack. PFC. 1317515. Braver. West Virginia DORSON. Paul R.. SGT. 66. ' !179. Cowpens. South Carolina DUHON. Joseph J,. SSGT. 1072004. Kaplan. Louisiana. ECKENRODE. Glen H,. PFC. 1289517. Shippensburg, Penn.svlvania. FRJCKSON. John G.. PFC. 1335527. Eikhart. Indiana. FALCONE. John N.. CPL. 1313064. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania FERGUSON. Joseph O. Ir,. PFC. 1289249. Wilmington, Delaware FLOYD. Samuel. PFC 1280514, New York NY FOLSOM, Hayden, CPL, I2S3183. Tampa. Florida. FONDRY. Donald 1. Jr.. PVT. 1281251. Albany. New York. FRANCESCHINI. James A,. SSGT. 419889. Pensc-rovc, New Jersey FRED. Max, CPL, 1324437, lndianap.)lis, Indiana. FROST. John W., PFC, 1307368, Downsville, Louisiana. GAMBLE, Stanley, CPL. 1220325, Bowling Green. Kentucky GILMAN, Leonard C.. PFC, I3II43I, Pilsfield. New Hampthire, GILSON, Gradon B., SSGT, 540942, New York, N. Y COINS. James L., PFC, 1263336, Louisville, Kentucky. COMBOS. Jerald J,. PFC, I25158«. Foley. Minnesota. GOMEZ. Arthur J., CPL. 1177723, Milmay. New Jersey. GORMLEY. Thomas J.. TSTG, 304088. Keansburg. New Jency GRAVES, Dudley C, Jr.. PFC. 1282939. Ukeland. Florida CUniTTI. Santo A., PFC. 1316122. Weirton. W. Va. CUIDAS, Walter D, PFC. 1312007. Greensburg. Pennsylvania GUILBERODRIGUEZ. Carlos M. PFC. 1287271. Ponce, Puerto Rico HAGEN, Howard B, PFC. 1310295, New Boston, Michigan HAGEN, Richard L., SGT. 1113717. East St. Louis, llHnoii HANLON, Alexander C, CPL, 1207270, Niagara Falls New York HAVENS, George R., CPL, 1216455, Penn Yan, New York HAYES, Myron G.. .SGT. 1151882. Anderson, Indiana. HE.ATH. Eldon E,. SGT. 1114795. Chilicothe. Ohio HEDGEMAN. Freemont C, PFC. 1304484. Chicago. Illinois. HEISI.ER. Russell L,, PFC, 1345416, Palatka, Florida. HENDERSON. Herman A,. PFC. 1HI709, Albany, Georgia tJrMRcSeS ' ' ' -■ ■ ' ' - ' '  ' ' • ' ' ' ' ' l ' ' ' North Carolina. HENDERSON. Wallace. PFC. 1300609, Nashville, Tenn HOLMAN, Joseph, PFC. 1340255. Polkton, North Carolina. u c; . ' ' ' ' ' ' ■• ' ' ' ' ' ' 219035. Windburg, Pennsylvania. r, ,, T- ■ ' ' ' ' ' ■• ' ■ ' ' C- 1338934. Union City. New Jersey. lEVOLI. Anthony P.. PFC, 1280848, Jamaica. New York IVEY. Arthur J., PFC, 1323787. Corryton. Tennessee IVFY, Ray. D,, SSGT. 1132943. Lucedale Mis, JETT. VirgU L.. CPL, 1262317, Clarksville. Missouri. Kre- ? l ' ' ' ' ■■ ' ' ' 2« - W hington, D. C. JONES, Richard V.. PFC. 1301756. Canton. Ohio. REAL, Leroy G.. PFC, 128957, Hazleton, Pennsylvania. VF,M; T ' ° ' ' ' - ' ° ' - - ' - B ' i ) ' . Long Island. N Y vP ri, ' ,::;„ ■ J - ' ' ' ■ Phi ' ' f-lnhi . Pennsylvania Kli l-  ' i ' T ■ ' ' ' ' =• ' ■ ' hi ' -™ ' . Virginia KIIANKA Richard J,. SGT. 1136705. B ffaloe New York KLENOTIZ. John Jr.. MSGT. 340234. Binghamton, New York KLIS, Joe C, SGT. 1180180. Chicago. Illinois KOLOSHTNSKEY, Andrew R,. PFC. 131 1643, Latrobe. Pennsylvania KRAMER. James F.. SGT. 1170444. Harrisburg. Pennsylvania LAFRENIERE. Walter F., SGT. 1154678. Winchendon LAGASSE. Clifford R,. SGT. 1177579. Staten Island. New York LAVENDER. Carroll W,. PFC. 1292158. Marion. North Carolina LAYTON. Ronald E,. SGT. 1270532. Janesville, Wisconsin LEBER. Dale W,. PFC. 1251150. Elmhurst. Illinois. LIRA, John I.. CPL. 1249128. Pirtsburgh, Pennsylvania. LITTLEIOHN, Marrlon C, PFC. 1326637. Buffaloe. New York LOMBARDI, Donald J.. CPL. 1177941. Brooklyn. New York. LOPEZ. HesQuio P.. PFC. 1320039, Coachella. Cilifornia, LOVETTE. Jack E.. PFC. 1357186. Dundee. New York, JOHNSON. Earl T,. PFC 1263312, Winchester. Kentucky. MA KEPEACE. Edward, CPL, II98041. Pittsburg. Pennsylvania. MARCUM. Roy G,. ,5GT. 1168193. Cleveland. Ohio MARTIN. Allan S.. PFC. 1337559. Newark. New Jersey. MARTIN. Gerald G,. PFC. 1323980. Mobile. Alabama. MATARESE. Anthony V,. PFC. 1322949. Providence, Rhode Is. MC COY. Thomas R., SGT. 1160692, Peru, Illinois MC DONALD, Lowell D. CPL, 1210211. Akron, Ohio MC GAREY, Hamilton L.. CPL. 1271734. Levering, Mich MEZEREWSKl. John E.. SGT. 1115549. Bridoeport. Conn MICHAEL. Charles R,. PFC. 1272479. Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania MICKLE. Willis A.. PFC, 1295731. Langrange, Illinois. MILLER, Dale C , PFC, 1327266. Detroit. Michigan. MILLER. Enoch. PFC. 1286890, Inman, South Carolina, MILUMAN, Robjr E., CPL, 1285210, Randolph, New York. MILLS, Scott T. Jr., CPL, 1223563, Hartford, Connecticut. MCX3RE. Fred Jr., PFC, 1336617, Martinsville, Vuginia. MOORE, Thomas G., SSGT, 285625. Ukc, Mich. MORAWSKI, Frank |r., CPL, 1224942. Elrawood Park, lUinoU. MOREAU, Pierre P., SSGT, 647533, Woodbury, New Jersey. MUNDY, Francis M., SGT. 1162740, Brooklyn, New York NELSON, Fred |r., PFC, 1300257, Daiscy, Tennessee. OBLOCZYNSK.A, Raymond J., CPL, 1160216, Cleveland, Ohio. OHNESORG, Walter, SGT, 119U029, Royal Oaks, Michigan. OROURKE, Paul F., PFC, 1371112, Boston, Mass. OWENS, Jack, PFC, 1328038, Monroe, Georgia. OZUNA, Henry, PFC, 132J701, San Jose, California. PALMER, Harry E., CPL, 1116984, New York, N. Y. PAYNE, James R., TSGT, 514034. PERRY. Walter W., CPL. 1072535, Augusta. Georgia. FLETCHER, LcsUe R., PFC, 1301702, Akron, Ohio. POLCE, Ralph A., PFC, 1322824, Providence, Rhode Is. RICE, Norman C, CPL, 1268729, Maysville, Kentucky. ROBERTS, Carl E., PFC, 1315015, Rcmscm, New York. RYAN, John J., CPL, 1253237, Albany, New York. SALVUCCl, Bruno M., PFC, 1323012, Allston, Mass. SAMPLE, David G., CPL. 1216088, Baltimore, Maryland. SCHELL, Valentuie J.. CPL, 1192310, Baltimore, Maryland. SCHREINER, Lloy R., PFC, 1285269, Hamburg, New York. SCHWETZ, Walter, SSGT. U16545. Mount Clement. Michigan. SERGENT, Jack R., PFC, 1295518, Gavlcy, Bridge W. Va SHINER, Anthony G.. SGT, 1170469, Wilksbarre, Pennsylvania. SHOUL, Jerome J., PFC, 1316626, Baltimore, Maryland. SHULTZ. Ronald I., PFC, J345411, Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania. SILVEY, Joseph P., SGT, 1173411, San Jose, California. SMITH, Bobby L., SSGT, 1132918, Atmore, Alabama. SMITH, Douglas L., CPL, 1199028, Englishtown, New Jersey. STACEY, Wuham D., SSGT, 522916, Sacramento Californu. STRINGER, George E., PFC, 1256241, Bay Springs, Miss. TA1XOR, Harvey C, PFC, 1196268, Atlanta, Georgia. TAIXOR, Loren M., CPL, 1317565, GallipoUs, Ohio. TEPP, Patrick T., CPL, 1181331, Stevens Point, Wisconsin. THOMAS, Bobby, PFC, 1281926, Atlanta, Georgia. TOWNSEND I ' - C , PFC, 1293232, Chaunooga, Tennessee. TREMPE, Norman A., CPL. 1282459, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. TUCKER, Darnell F., CPL, 1254547, Patterson, New Jersey. lUCKMANTEL, Edward, CPL, 1247910, Wilmmgton, Delaware. WALKER, Roy, PFC, 1331701, Wadley, Alabama. WASSON, James J., PFC, 1337994, Brooklyn, New York. WEBSTER, Earl W., PFC, 1322942, Campton, New Hampshire. WEIDNER, Warren G., SGT. 1199141, Brookbng, New York. WHITE, Jefferson D., PFC, 1281937, Lagrange, Georgia. WHITE, MUton L.. SSGT, 1132629, West Fairlee, Vermont. WILLIAMS. Lloyd T., PFC, 1323237. Brookneal, Virginia. WILLIAMS, Robert L., CPL, 1220860. WOLFE, Lowell W., SGT, 278288, Clarksburgh, W. Va. WOLIK, Chester J,, SGT, 1194467. Hudson, Mass. WOODWORTH, Richard, SGT, 1161111, Lynn, Mass. YOUNG, Norman Jr., CPL, 1322947, Oxford, Mass. ZERBE. Tho.nas R.. PFC, 1310549. Decatur, Michigan. ZIMMERMAN, Kenneth R., SGT, 1116284, Middletown, Pennsylvania.