Coral Sea (CVB 43) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1951 volume:

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L., 4,-5,g,1,,L4mf gayw , 1 .lm-bf,w,35ew,.,y5fj,, 'f1p'fZ1 ,'WQ 'f --Av f,.l4r '-'fn:fm-':,'L1.P A-LJ ' -:AQ-J' 5-li -' -- ' :f'Wn LQ5l'ff 4 , r -, K' I ' ' .-..f'W ' - ',yf,2gfK:'fzf'L -' - 3- , i --ff'-N lv -A V -f-'VF-Q -K i ,wwft,g,,-1,2-5,.-A,1,figf. - -'V , ,-1 . , .rg I 4 -, ,A . t I 1 '- ff - '- '-lf'l.'i -1 a n- -- SHXTH WEEE? editerranean C H950-SH rui 6 11 1 T51 fi 1 qw -my ga 9 I s S 3 ww Q22 1 WWW E E VICE ADMIRAL JOHN J BALLENTINE Unlted States Navy Commander, Szxth Fleet ICE ADMIRAL JOHN JENNINGS BALLENTINE was named Commander of the Sixth Fleet, United States Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, on November 3, 1949, succeeding Admiral Forrest P. Sherman. He served in the Mediterranean area previously as Commander of Carrier Di- vision ONE. Born in Hillsboro, Ohio, October 4, 1896, Admiral Ballen- tine was graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, in 1917. Since 1920, when he received his designation, he has served in Naval aviation. At the outbreak of World War II, he was serving as Executive Ofhcer of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER. On December 24, 1941 he was ordered to take command of the carrier USS LONG ISLAND. Later, from May until De- cember, 1942, he served as Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander, Carriers, Atlantic Fleet, and on May 25, 1943, he took command of the newly constructed 27,000 ton air- craft carrier USS BUNKER HILL. In February 1944 Admiral Ballentine reported for duty as Deputy and Chief of Staff and Aide to the Commander, Aircraft, Pacific Fleet, at Pearl Harbor, T. H., serving in that duty until October 1944. On his return to the United States, he served from No- vember 1944 until June 1945 as Commander, Fleer Air, Seattle, Wasliington. After brief duty in the THIRD Fleet as Commander Car- rier Division SEVEN, in the USS BON HOMME RICHARD from june until August 1945, Admiral Ballentine was as- signed duty as Fleet Liaison Officer for Commander in Chief Pacific at Headquarters, Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, Pacific. He landed at Atsugi Airport on 30 August in the airborne occupation of japan escorting General of the Army Douglas MacArthur to the surrender ceremonies on the battleship MISSOURI on 2 September 1945. In January 1946 Admiral Ballentine reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, for duty as Assistant on the Military Staff Committee of the Security Council, United Nations, and was designated Chief of Staff and Deputy to Admiral Richmond K. Turner, USN, Representative of the Chief of Naval Operations, on the Military Staff Committee of the Security Council of the United Nations. He continued those duties when Admiral Turner was relieved by Admiral H. K. Hewitt, USN, in March 1947 until detached in July 1947. He made a five months cruise in the Mediterranean in USS MIDWAY in the winter of 1947-48 and made a similar cruise with the SIXTH Fleet in USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT in 1948-49. He served as a Member of the General Board, Navy De- partment, Wasluington, D. C., before taking command of the Sixth Fleet. 7 .Q 1 L .L.22..22 . 4 'II , r - - V 0702-4 -,-- fn-fd Z.. .-sn' oBER'r Loan CAMPBELL JR was graduated from the Umted States Naval Academy Followmg graduatnon from the Naval Academy xn 1924 he served on the USS PENNSLYVANIA USS ROBERT SMITH and USS PREBLE From June 1932 untnl May 1933 he attended the course at the Naval War College Newport Rhode Island after whrch he reported as Ande and Flag Lleutenant on the staff of Commander Crurser DIVISIOH THREE He assumed com mand of the USS RAIL 1n Aprxl 1935 and xn June 1936 was detached w1th orders to command the USS SEQUOIA He remamed ln that command untll September 1937 when he was ordered to London England to serve as Assrstant Naval Attache Upon has return to the Unrted States rn October 1939 he had duty m connectton wrth fittmg out the USS TRIPPE at the Navy Yard Boston Massachusetts and assumed com mand at her commrssxonmg November 1 1939 In June 1942 he was detached and ordered to duty mn connectxon wrth fittmg out the USS ALABAMA Upon her commxssnomng August 16 1942 he reported for duty as Navxgator servmg as such durmg operatxons m the North Atlantxc and North Sea untxl August 1943 In that month the ALABAMA proceeded to the PHCIBC wlth Capta1n fthen Commanderj Campbell as Executwe Officer and partlclpated m the Grlbert Islands and Marshall Islands Campatgns as part of Task Force 58 Detached from the ALABAMA m March 1944 he returned to the Umted States for duty on the staff of the Naval War College from Aprxl of that year untxl une 1945 Assummg command of Destroyer Squadron TWENTY TWO xn June 1945 he had addmonal duty as Commander Destroyer DIVISIOH FORTY THREE Between january and August 1946 Captam Campbell commanded Destroyer Squadron FIVE wrth addmonal duty as Commander Destroyer D1v1s1on FIFTY ONE He then returned to the Umted States for mstructxon at the Natlonal War College Washxngton D C and upon completwn of the course m une 1947 he was ordered to duty m the Oiiice of the Assrstant Chnef of Naval Operatrons Navy Department Washxngton D C He served rn the Strategu. Plans D1v1s1on of that Oiice from July 1947 unt1l ordered In January 1950 he reported to the Ofhce of the Chxef of Naval Operatxons for duty on the staff of Vxce Admlral F S Low USN rn connectxon wxth a comprehensxve survey of the U S Navys Undersea Warfare effort Upon com pletxon of thls survey ln May 1950 he was ordered to duty as Chxef of Staff to Vxce Admxral John I Ballentme USN Commander SIXTH FLEET 'to report m june 1950 . ---.-V -V R, , -- ...- -, ,..... '.. .K ,C A, . CAPTAIN R L CAMPBELL, JR Unlted States Navy Chzef of Staff Commander, Stxth Fleet wwf W aaaf ft 5 ,a ww 2 513535110 5 iff? af 'I , My f f 4 54. , QQ 'Lf fer f Me m e ef Mfff f fff fagfygf W5ygf Q y gy f , ' 9 f! 4WQ!i5 WefZ2'af?2VafZWf 1,am W safari? 4 ag? f 1? , . , 3 Y , . 1 s s 3 1 1 s y 1 1 1 ' ' 1 2 ' ! ! 3 s l 1 , 9 ' . . . - , . r 1 ' 's A f f V W.--I ' , 'QW .mf .gift .. , '. t'1:-'.wI,s.' we , ' f , .,.a mga- 'e e -'-E f -' - 1 A , Av v ., . ,1.', f E: Ne rf ' .' . . 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' gf ,ff ,ra iw: M ea Z7 ww: Za x A ff y :V f W , W A ef -f s ' Ur saw, uf , f Y , . , A . , V v ' - ' - - 4, f will X , , I fwvawaf ',wwmm:i1ffC4f1, ,fmM,2aW..,,w: :W ,weirqgmmingn ,,-,A M rvyl mfs A, , , , ,, ,,., ,. ...,.-.,,, ,, ,, , ,Mae - ,,,i ,fWa,4 ...ay lxv ...I I 52, REAR ADMIRAL WENDELL G. SWITZER United States Navy Commander Carrier Division Two EAR ADMIRAL WENDELL GRAY SWITZER was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 30, 1898. He completed ele- mentary and high school in Topeka and attended Washburn College of that city for two years. Admiral Switzer was graduated from the U. S. Naval Aca- demy in the class of 1921. He served aboard various com- batant ships prior to his assignment to aviation training in 1923. On june 11, 1924, he was designated as a Naval Aviator and served four years in several different Naval Air Units. During the period 1928-1931, he completed a post graduate course in Ordnance. Admiral Switzer's career is distinguished by the numerous commands which the Navy has entrusted to him. They were: , 1937 - 1959 - Fighting Squadron Four in the U.S.S. RANGER. 1942-1945 -U.S.S. TANGIER Cseaplane ten- derj. 1943-1945-U.S.S. TRIPOLI Can escort carrier that contri- buted much to the defeat of the German submarine effort in the Atlanticj. 1945-1946-U.S.S. WASP Cpart of the fast carrier force that dominated the Pacificj. 1946-Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. 1947-1949-Naval Ordnance Test Station, Inyokern, Calif. Various other assignments, such as Commandant of Naval Aviation Cadets at N.A.S. Pensacola and Chief of Staff for Commander Air Force Pacific further contributed to his Naval experience. On September 25, 1949, Admiral Switzer assumed the duties of Commander Carrier Division Seventeen and Task Force Eighty-one. This Task Force is the Navy's Atlantic Fleet Hunter-Killer Force assigned the job of detecting and destroy- ing enemy submarines. On April 24, 1950 Admiral Switzer became Commander of Carrier Division Six with the U.S.S. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT as his flagship. Admiral Switzer holds the Legion of Merit, a Letter of Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy and the Navy Unit Citation. REAR ADMIRAL W. L. REES -Umted States Navy Commander Carrier Division Two SV May 15, 1949-Oct. 11, 1950 D -te 2. ff -f 7 K, I I I : 1 CAPTAIN W MILLER Umted States Navy Clue of Staff Commander Carrlel Dwlslon Two 'ml M., fawm W We If M Vw! 1 f jfy ga N3 I5 aff qw fi we MW ', ' 4Q f st -maaxzwf 1: A ,A MS , 3 , aaa X l mvmggkyywjf 4532, 3 052 31 Q , Lg? Q' pg? 4 Eiga ! I as ya ,L A 5 EQQZIEIQQ affiasgf' ,aaaa 'i w A532 igkwadati eamac m1 AEM AW CW :gy Wed? gafsaw, fr aff rt rwiafwaffy 5 gigfafige 'ef M my Xafc sf SXGSJWW swfff f sr c ff We rigid X f fa af 1 5f5f73?2g! 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M W W '-2 .,f.. ,a o f W6ai'F-SYLIJ .- 1 New 'lfzflel-M , ,j as-we--f-V'-y-We-:.,,,fgr-,vi APTAIN WILLIAM MILLER USN born in Napanee On tarlo Canada, on June 14 1905 IS presently Chref of Staff for Commander Carrrer Dlvrsron TWO Enterrng the Naval Academy rn 1922 he was commlssxoned an Ensrgn rn 1926 and advanced through the ranks to Cap tam on August 1 1943 Upon hrs graduatron, Captam Mrller went aboard the cruiser USS CONCORD for two years then to Pensacola for fhght trrumng Hrs next blllet was the Naval Arr Statron Langley Freld V1rg1n1a In 1932 he went to the US Naval Postgraduate School for further study and was later attached to the av1at1on unrt aboard the USS ARIZONA as a catapult prlot Captarn Mxller had duty at NA S Pearl Harbor T H from 1958 through 39 just before the outbreak of World War II he was Arde to the Commandant 15th Naval Drstrrct He was later assrgned Avratron Offrcer on the Staff of Commander Task Force 8 rn Alaska whrch post he held untrl the Fall of 1947 Durmg the Solomon Island campargn he became Command mg Officer of AV P 25 and later Executrve Officer aboard the USS BELLEAU WOOD After a years duty 1n Washrngton, D C wrth the Navy Department, he then assumed command of the USS CASA of Commander Naval Task Groups Joint Task Force I durmg the B1k1n1 Experiment After the atom burst became Com mandmg Ofncer of the USS SICILY and followed thxs wrth duty rn the Navy Department agaln before bemg assrgned 'ls Chlef of Staff Commander Carrxer DIVISION TWO R Xml ls? 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In 1946 he became Operatrons Offrcer on the staff ' 21 I 5 2 , . -f-'--. ,Q 'B' .' .71 - ' I,-lg ' gl -45 ,9 3 yin , ' ,att ' P M , -1 f. ,e .lavt-rpfkw vig, am, If? A kv V-ft I g .vim wigs 'Y' X 454 W--l,.' . ' - . , ,. . . . 0 , at a .. ,,,,r,f,r.r.r:,,,M ,,,,,,,. 5,51 I , ,. , as, is uc 5 2112 I . 4 CAPTAIN FREDERICK M. TRAPNELL United States Navy p Commanding Officer, U.S.S. CORAL SEA APTAIN FREDERICK M. TRAPNELL was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on july 9, 1902, attended Pingry School and Stevens Preparatory School before entering the United States Naval Academy upon appointment from West Virginia in 1919. After graduation from the Naval Academy in june, 1923, Captain Trapnell had consecutive sea duty aboard the U.S.S. CALIFORNIA and the U.S.S. MARBLEHEAD. Following flight training at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, where he was designated Naval Aviator fheavier-than-airl on March 25, 1927, he served successively with Torpedo Squadron ONE and Fighter Squadron FIVE, both based on the U.S.S. LEXINGTON. He reported on january 5, 1930, for flight test duty at the Naval Air Station, Anacostia, D. C., where he served as Assistant Flight Test Officer for two and one-half years. Captain Trapnell reported on july 1, 1932 for duty with the heavier-than-air unit attached to the airship U.S.S. AKRON at Lakehurst, New jersey. Ordered in April 1933, to the new airship MACON, then undergoing trials at Akron, Ohio, he had charge of that air- ship's heavier-than-air unit until june, 1934, when he joined the U.S.S. SAN FRANCISCO, for duty with her aviation unit. He served first as 'her Senior Aviator and later with Scouting Squadron 118, attached to that cruiser. From the latter part of 1936 until the summer of 1938, Captain Trapnell was execu- tive ofiicer of Patrol Squadron TEN, based at Pearl Harbor, T. H., after which he had successive command of Patrol Squadrons 21 and 45, based at Seattle, Washington and San Diego, California. ' Early in 1941, Captain Trapnell returned to the Naval Air Station at Anacostia, D. C., to serve approximately three years as the head of the Flight Test Section. Later during World War II he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Legion of Merit: The nrst, for services as Commanding Ofhcer of the aircraft carrier escort U.S.S. BRETON, from June 1, 1944 to October 7, 1944, the latter, for services as Chief of Staff to the Commander of a Task Group from November, 1944 to August 15, 1945, after the cessation of hostilities. On October 1945 Captain Trapnell was ordered to the United States Strategic Bombing Survey, Washington, D. C. Following this assignment Captain Trapnell was assigned to the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Maryland, report- ing in May of 1946 for duty as Test Coordinator. During this tour of duty he served as Commander, Naval Air Test, Center from February 1947 until August of 1947 and again from June 1949 until detached on 1 April 1950. During this tour of duty he realized a long standing ambition when the Navy established its first Test Pilot Training School under his ad- ministration. I - - COMMANDER R. L. KIBBE United States Navy Executive Officer, U.S.S. CORAL SEA laemww te,re'fw'e-M-:aa .- . - .W . fr-:es az' ' waaW aW .W 'LW ...,. 4 -. . .s aaa-we jf--... ..-XX., M 1 an ,M g 3 .,,? 2.5, .. 5 3 , Q it Q L gym 2,113 arm t a gv 3? ,, i ff ,big .gp , tm wa ,, Ig Avg aisjfwfgl all i, . ., tg gg .1 'sf at 1 gf f-'ff if Q .' v- -A ,V -vw., r , fn- ia 1 ,a f f ,K ,,,,,,n ,. f,a1+?f -, ' 4- . Q- va 4. -S - , ,..,, -v- Mft . 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He served a tour of one year in the Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Department, Washington, D. C., followed by a short tour at the Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Virginia. In january, 1943, he reported to the Staff of Commander Fleet Air, Quonset Point, Rhode Island. He became Commanding Orlicer of Bombing Squadron THIRTEEN and later Commander Air Group THIRTEEN aboard the USS FRANKLIN. From February 1946 to August 1947, Commander KIBBE served on the Staff of Commander Carrier Division ONE in the USS F.D. ROOSEVELT and USS MIDWAY. Following shore duty at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Maryland, he reported, aboard the USS CORAL SEA as opera- tions oflicer in April, 1950. Commander KIBBE assumed the duties of Executive Ollicer on 27 October, 1950. Y- g5gs5j.Qj'.1Ng-gifsLs 3 fx if w.gfVjg,7Zgvvy Q , , . WNY-.Xff'5ks:,rsYwXQif X .' -f f if ,f f f V Ssxwxs .ways xv. NN..kxsss1wss--.wr -1 X 2 4... f f f , f . , f X X g f X yi, -. . wx 5,9 ,N . 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The CORAL SEA, a floating city in itself, is 968 feet in length and has horsepower suflicient to supply electricity to a city with a population of one million. She can carry over 100 combat planes of various types and has a crew of more than 3000 men. Since commissioning, the CORAL SEA has operated extensively in Atlantic waters. She is presently assigned to duty with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Area. This is her second tour of duty in the Mediterranean, having previously operated with the Medi- terranean Fleet from May to September 1949. The U.s.s. coRAL SEA is commanded by Captain F. M. TRAP- NELL, U. S. Navy. , ,Q 5 'ut E a'N,,' 4 nl., K X 114 ,.,,J -ILIX ,. N!c.,l44l1yA!F'gf?g ' ,J-I -E, 194.1 X' , ,L !,, Q x,,x Jzjjiiifr f ,R X A ..,, ' X'-x,,A,f2 f -H -fx' at 51,147 - , gffx-E Q' 4 ' iii .f, Y -1,-j:.4gj:p,-5 V, , x ,wv,, ,. Q 6'-'::': N3if5-255553255If :,:f...:,:--:-:-- ':y5':? e' Q mmm 'i,5 '53'?F? :f -2-ff' 5723? 5 2 I. 5 - W V W' E. E G ? 5, 5 g Q W -4 ---- ,fi :fri .g r ' wg ' 5 95: i f f gif? wa . - -,-. ---Z 3,- E-f 1 fv- llirnrn llnmzmzm mzxgg i Z , mf 'f m i 9 af 1 W A '- ' f Z H f fi-'Zifi 5 Q' I 3 3, ' V ' .... V H M W f Q ' ' - - , ' f' ' ' V V ' 3 2 1 gi f- li, , , . I Q ' i 'v Iwi Comnlander B. S. Weber Commander J. H. Armstrong Operations Officer Navigator V , Q V.'V ky ,kVVxk A .h-k K ,,kVhkV. kV.'V VVl4V Q L KKX4 Vkyy. , V. 'MN o,o 'Qoo i oo.A fofo f on Commander W. J. Buckley Commander C. P. Phoehus Commander C. M. Fraleigh Engineer Officer Senior Medical Officer Dental Officer K! Y Commander F. T, Butters Lt. Cdr. R. A. Thompson Air Officer Gunnery Officer tim... Commander E D Stanley Jr Commander R E Blshop Lleutenant T P Ward Supply Officer Chaplain Assistant Chaplain C Q .., Q22 A We 7. 293 .454 . so t if 4. it be A .3 Eg as 4 DIVI I0 HILE VARIOUS divisions have considerable work loads the na- ture of the work is along the same general line. This definitely does not apply to the X Division. Under the guidance of the Executive Officer, the X Division handles the entire personnel administration of the ship, the shipboard training and education program, a print shop, all legal and technical work, officer personnel, the spiritual welfare of the crew and finally the police work. Under the surveillance of Cdr. DeLong, the well organized Execu- tive Department prepared for its trip to the Med. After what seemed but a few weeks, Cdr. DeLong received orders to return to Norfolk and he was relieved by Cdr. Kibbe, our former Operations Ofhcer. Being well adapted to life aboard the mighty CORAL SEA, Cdr. Kibbe assumed his duties with no strain whatsoever and the smooth working Department continued in its steady climb to top efficiency. A break down of the Executive Department will, clearly show the reason for its high efficiency. Chaplains Bishop and Ward have devoted considerable time and effort towards the betterment and welfare of the crew. The fine standards and outstanding appearance of our crew greatly reflect their work. For speed in handling per- sonnel what office was better than the Personnel Ofnce? Ens. Messere, Chsclk Romanowski and the enlisted men were outstanding. It was not uncommon to pass the Captain's Office at 2300 and ind Chsclk Wliitmarsh and Pancho at their work. Silently and effectively the Captain's Office has been carrying more than its share of the work. Ens. Gaffigan and Chief Harvey have handled the training. A good indication of how successful the shipboard training program has been is in the large percent of men who took the diflicult competitive examinations and made their rate. The involved legal work was handled by LTjg Albright and Chief Coppersmith. To fail to men- tion CMAA Dugas and his boys would be an injustice to the Division. Before the movies, at the Happy Hours, and at noon times the ship was pleased to have the music of Chief Charlesworth and the Band. The entire ship thanks the boys for their work. Looking back over the cruise the boys in the X Division can proudly hold their heads high. Although there were many liberty calls, the work was still to be done and it was completed in record time and in an outstanding manner. First row: C. M. Clarke, R. J. Lowry, E. W. Wfhitmarsh, A. R.' Romanowski. Ens. J. P. Gam- gan, Cdr. R. E. Bishop, Lt.fJGl P. L. Albright, Ens. E. J. Me - sere, V. Gianta io, E. Fanning, Jr., E. L. Johansen. . . . Second row: C. L. Hodgman, C. H. Tre- goe, Edw. Kasabian, Van Wil- son Pnl-ser, Jr., R. L. Jones, Jr., I-I. B. Runtz, Jr., J. R. P1-est, D. J. Medina, C. M. Harman, P. D. Otto, 0. A. Dommer, J. J. Swick, L. D. Kelberlau. urst row A D. Swanson Jr., R G Hender on, M. P1-ietq G E H1510 Jr, Carl DiPietro, G J Kennuth, E. G. Gooqlonk Willie Jackson Victor WIOFIZ. Jr Second row: D. V. linrlleld C J Krause J. D. Joins, C B Rlgby Silas Dyer Blll Miller. R J. Cramer, P. J. Sph nr F M. Boyce. r L' 1 3 n- . , . 'ia l f V 'I s 5 .V V ' I . ' , , . . , t ,I ' . . 19? is . - - ' ' 1 4... it 7 f ' ' O : , '. DQ' f V I . .V l- 1 ' ' if if D , A A First row: J. F. Gnluskzl, Jr., F. li. xvllfl3l'llLDll!4l'. F. J. Reck- cnberg, Meyer Gvlmcr. E- ll. Mario . . Sec- Milxun. E. ll. Hurley, Ginunotti, J. A. Acton . mul rnw: Il. J. Gndoury, BI. R. Lpng, F. R. Cooper, D. XV. Sutcr, F. M. Benn, Earl Sfnnley, H. R. Parker, R. I. Annrutl, F. D. Smitll. First row: R. L. Farley, S. I.. NVOod, H. Russell, Jr., E. D. Stute, J. XV. Charleswortln, C. V. Dillnn, 'l'. A. Mow, G. G. Murray, XV. J. I-Inrtung .... Second row: V. NV. Cotter, C. R. Baum, D. J. Vzulney, L. J. DeCnrlo, H. VV. Bickel, R. H. Scott, Jr., H. E. Ilan-rentine, Jr., P. E. Manning. First row: XV. A. Cruiksllzulk 1 A. E. Lzunlry, D. .l. Hugcs, C. R. Williams, T. P. 1V:u-cl, J. E. Cop persnlitll, C. J. Oliver, H. DI. Brillgmnn, Jr., R. E. Brunch, W. A. Brishnv. 0-1 DI I I0 HEN THE U.S.S. CORAL SEA was commissioned in October 1947, the 0-1 Division assumed the duties and responsibilities nec- essary to aid the Navigator in the: safe navigation of the ship. At that time, twenty-four charter members pledged their loyal support to Dutton, Bowditch, and the Hydrographic Office in Washington and commenced an endless search of heavens and horizons. Con- tinuous duties of the division involve the upkeeping of spaces and the keeping-up with Hydro notices, while continual duties involve work and watches on the open bridge and in steering aft. The recent mid-term examination held by the Administrative Dean indicated that the division holds a relatively high standing on the ship. Although the present rolls contain but twenty-one names, three of these, L. D. EVANS, QMSNQ T. A. WHITE, QM2, and W. M. FITZWATER, are charter members. In july of this year CDR. J. H. ARMSTRONG succeeded CDR. SINTIC as faculty advisor. Under his direction full and fruitful use has been made of the more modern aids to navigation now available such as radar, Swiss watches, forty-eight cup coifee containers, loran, fathometer, and a recently acquired crystal ball that is kept in reserve in the Chart House safe for cloudy mornings and two-hour advanced posi- tion reports. 1 First row: E. T. Kennedy, J. A. Haines. Jr., J. A. Sommer-teld, Ens. J. W. l-Illrvey, CDR J. H. Armstrong, K. E. Kitzsenry, T. L. Gibson, W. DI. Fifzwllter, F. E. Norton, R. E. MacKenzie. . . . Second 1-ow:'J. L. Smllow- ski, R. A. McC0x-kle. J. Cnesnrv T. A. Wllite, R. D. Nygnril, E. D. Rudolph, R. F. Beyx-le, R. P. Gnuclrenu. Liberty pau-ty leaving ship ut Augusta, Sicily pi. K .J ffvfoiw - DIIIO HE O-2 DIVISION, under the capable leadership of LCDR R. W. Hodell, Communication Ofhcer and LT J. A. Frey, Asst. Communica- tion Officer, strives to uphold their purpose, To Serve Command , to the best of their ability. Division Oflicers are LTJG O. W. Bauer, LTJG H. W. Lindenmuth, LTJG R. T. Mooney, ENS J. F, Logan, ENS J. H. Butcher, ENS R. D. Harris, ENS R. W. Fennell, ENS T. B. Neeley and ENS S. D. Penny. The Radio Gang , Signal Gang and the Mail Gang -gangs to end all gangs-are the three components of the division. The Radio personnel with their gang leaders, Cromer, H. C. RMC and Sheeler, J. L. TEC, hold down Radio Central, their primary hideout, with a vengeance rarely shown by the Dalton gang. Long hours are spent each clay by the men at their posts-be it supervisors desk, radio position, recording room, teletype room or last but not least, the coffee watch. johnson, W. E., QMC and Barnett, C. A., QMC ably lead the Signalmen into battle. Waving semophone flags, flashing lights and flaghoists are taken in stride by the men. The Signal Gang is not only noted for their bravery under flashing light fire but also, for their skill in making the kickapoo joy juice of the division, the best coffee on the Ship. Q When is Mail Cal1 Bucher, TE1, and his four cohorts in the Post Office, stage all night battles with their ever welcome enemy- sack upon sack of letters, newspapers and parcel post. When day breaks and the word Mail Call , sounds throughout the ship, once again Ship's Company knows the mail has come thru and the men in the Post Office have beaten off the attack of sleep and fatigue. The Ship's paper, The Coral Sea Press News , the best and most widely distributed newspaper on the ship-maybe because it is the one and only-appears on the men's doorsteps through the efforts of the Radio Gang. Scoop Sheeler and the men on watch in the teletype room are always alert for a choice article, so that the men on the Coral Sea receive the news as it is made. To Serve Command , a taskmaster for anyone, is 'not only the goal of each and every man in the 0-2 Division but, they hope, it is the final result. First row: VV. P. Knntz, D. C. Smith, R. D. Mickey, G. E. ' Brenz. . . . Second row: T. S. Phillips, C. A. Barnett, W. E. Johnson, Ens. T. Il. Neeley, Ens. J. H. Butcher, Ens. R. D. Har- ris. Jr., H. C. Cromer, J. L. Shceler, D. W. Woltjen, L. Hur:- enhuch .... Third row: A. G. Carney, D. D. Hcngerty, F. VV. Alilliger, B. J. Howard, E. I.. Higginlmthznn, R. S. Snfley, C. L. Enton, E. 0. Cox, M. A. Thomp- son, N. P. Gauthier. First row: S. F. Jones, Jr., J. H. Hogstronl, L. G. Stoltz, A. L. 'Pr-mrue, KV. R. Taylor. Lt.fJGJ H. W. Lindemnuth, A. Larson, W. E. Barrett. G. E. E1-Innllson, E. J. Hanson. . . . Second row: J. H. Ball, R. J. Hal-ner. C. J. Messier, G. KV. McArthur. J. K. Hylwarll, W. P. 'l'h0mpsoll, J. F. Mart-iante, J. D. Mendeison. F- A. Brown, A. XV. Knight. Y 41 OMPOSED OF radarmen air controlmen photographers and aerologists, 0-9 Division serves as the eyes of the ship and during periods of combat conditions as an agency for the collection, evalua- tion and dissemination of data for the command with headquarters in Combat Information Center. Associated more closely with embarked air squadrons than any other shipboard group with the exception of the Air Department, all hands in the Division are aircraft conscious. The work day of every man revolves around aircraft flights, from collection of weather data to photo coverage and radar surveillance and control of airborne planes. Recently added to the divisional responsibilities has been CCA the carrier counterpart of Ground Controlled Ap- proach for bringing aircraft aboard during periods of low visibility and bad weather, for which we received a complement of six air controlmen among them Dadi' Chalfant ACI, reputed to be the oldest radarman in the fleet. Working with the latest Navy search radars and associated devices and under the guiding hand of LCDR Danny Deaver USNR the Combat Information Center boss, the radar personnel of the divi- sion have been welded into a team which closely resembles those found in major combatant ships in the last war. A subdivision of O-3 Division is the Aerology gang. Weather, and its direct effects on flying and flyers is a subject of paramount importance on a carrier not only to the aviators, but to those whose duty it is to plan and execute ship and fleet operations. Theirs is the task of collection, evaluation and dissemination of weather data, forecasting and advising top staff members of its anticipated effects on scheduled maneuvers. Another variety of eyes for the fleet is the photographers, the third subdivision of 0-5 Division. The Navy's extensive Public Information services and operational photography requirements are met through the work of our photographers. First row: E. P. Rogan, C, A, Shew, A. A. Doherty, R. P. Mc- Allister, E. C. Siillson, L. D. An- derson. D. K. wertz, D. A. Ee- ter .... Second row: Ens. E. B. Fleming, Lt.f.lGJ D. S. Hanson, Lf. W. A. Leech, Lt.lJG1 H. W. Blu-nnm, LCDR. D. H. Denver, Lt. C. M. Brilrgs, LLQJGJ F. H. smith, Lt. G. E. Lee. Lr.tJG1 J. A. Hess, Ens. R. L. Barham, C. L. Bryant. . . . Tllinl row: J. 0-3 DI I I0 F. Mierztvicki, W. H. Rellscll, I. B. Kitchen, G. A. Fenster, I.. A. Clxulfxnlt, R. Gilley, G. L. Wal- lace. D. F. Allen, W. L. De1Vitl, H. Drinnon. 5.1 First ron K 1 Conlon, R D Rutledge D E Beelle, C Col uell R I' Snntll, Lt flGj R A Ixmll, R D Xvvtchcrlew, J J Iaunx-01,5 L I4 l'l.'lL'L, D C Bof Scurnil ron 1 R Clul tlrc, L Spxtllnni. R IX krellano WI G it-0p.g.lns, J D Xvnlsll, 'I XV Hunmond C G Siu1't1, J 'I' '11lllnri1,n ii. Q V ' V A X . X . I . 'V t . ' I 4 . ': 1 . . . . 4. X H , v 1 . . . . - ,Fr , A - 2. - .. 4. .K . Q V - L . 1. ' ' . ... - 5 1 f gl Q7 f tu. . .N. ' ' 'g P, , ' - ' ' '- 5 - '. 4 . 5 I . '. .. -r-' ,- . ., ,A i f , . ,X .. . z , . '. . fr V . I ' . . ' z . ,H Jw Y I - X It Pi 'fl E a . First rowvz L. F. Alnptnmn, 'l'. XV:lgcs, Jr., S. E. McLaughlin. G. L. Spratt, D. Costnlrile, E. M. Jocluun, L. A. Pzlguin, C. R. Sokun, J. F. Berry .... Second row: L. R. Frynlire, D. Rogers. ll. A. Porter, T. F. XVulter, IV. E. Rooney, L. Fuvaloru, R. '1'. Morse, E. T. Nolan, M. R. Mun- gzlnelln, L. Tarrell. J. Vllillinnxs, C. Mnttese .... Third row: F. J. Gnslmir, R. P. Gregory, R. P. Recd, H. M. Guess, Jr., R. E. NVilli:unson, J. F. McGowan, B. Dewar, R. F. Terry, DI. DI. Sie- pllcns, XV. A. Hnmnlnn, H. KV. Becker. First row' R. L Colctti J H Gross, Jr.,-E. Huivcll, J. Iiilnl ble, J. L. Gcorlre. Jr., J. XVhittc- nmre. WV. K. Poust, D. J. Lc- pore, H. J. Pinto, XV. A. Crou- lnln. . . . Second row: M. D. Penchcy, J. Pcretz, LCDR. D. E. Johns, P. XV. Hinshaw, J. D. Col- lier, C. Thrceths, W. R. Nichols, D. S. Adams, P. G. Kesel. HE V-1 DIVISION is the hardest working group on the ship. These are the men who make Air Operations on a carrier what they are to-day. They are responsible for the movement of all air craft from the time they land until they are air borne. Plane crashes and fire fighting on the flight deck also takes up their time. V-1 has a job demanding alertness, hard work, and close attention to orders. It is very dangerous work and the men assigned to this division must be on their toes if they expect to survive the many hazards they ...p:. 5 encounter during operations. Wlien not engaged in respot repair- ing barriers, arresting gear, and the catapults, they get a chance to catch a little sun. With them its very often holiday routine-holiday for the rest of the ship, routine for them. In fact, they were so busy that this write up had to be done for them by some one out- side of the division. But without their long tiring hours of work the efficiency of the ship as a lighting unit would be greatly im- paired. All right, you all Americans, let's go back to work. First row: YV. 0. Gilninn, J. L. infnelulllsiii, A. Rivera, Jr., KV. Av. liriley, C. U. Vruet, ll. M. Howard, M. B. Osllllrn, I.. li. YVIIIHICII. U. J. Ayers, D. ll. Mzlckinnon .... Second row: 'l'. F. Uruoks, C. Bzllrligu, Jr., U. H. Baker, E. F. Dean, G. E. L .......--... . ,.,-- ....L...f.. -Qs r.,ffe,..-fe., -.:..1,:-: Y- :C -.E- 'eff-Y -lzzzr ff - Y- . EI1IIkI'fC?i -32 ea-.-- . . .- ...-.., .r S. -.. .. . W.. -..N . .y.. , .v -. . .,..,E, H, ,I 1 . ' , . 1 L 4 1 Hustingx, LLQJGJ V. li. Slxliter, LCDR. B. li. Harrison, A. R. Xvuoden, R. E. Moore, R. C. KEYS, F. J. Zawmlzki. . . . Thin! row: J. Ciccone, J. A. 'l'li0m:ls, C. L. Newland, 'l'. 'l'. Sarnoski, L. Gllnnin, VV. Crandall, .I. M. Davis. J. E. Steele. ll. ll. Me- Crnrui. D. E. McCullough, M. S. Elwell, G. H. Collins, A. P. Boris, .l. J. Martin. E. ll. Roelke. C. ll. Mutliews. IFN! HH! R Alluns 7 51 H1 lrtl. 0 s stnen, L L :dw , J 1 Inusc i H inkins L R Mqgnumt le, Xvebll. D 14 7 nclll L I eu ull. L I2 Ralston Neumtl run B Cn on lv X I uner G I Surenew, D Pnrktyi L lx in un, I-I L Col her: L 1 fnrilepln, ll lg Cook P GH-il, A x umu. R D I1 IN. Jr 'lhircl rnu P L Pool, F D Russill, C Q Ante, C D nn Il f' Ad uns, C lireelnnn Il H lqwnl- C XV Dnusnn R Dull Ink, J R Cru. or I G Iloruel D E Borders E U ': J. . : .', IX . . 'I ': '. . . - ' '. E. R 'I Q. -lr. . ' '. 1 's n . J. L. 5 ' -U . . ' - . ll. . I. .zu : , . C. S ' - ': . S. ' ll 'A ,', V. J. K- - . '. j. ' V- ,- . ri. J- : ' ..l.l '.1, .I-I. : ' .' . . . . ' ': . . ll Q .'.' ' . A , Wy. . :I . . -. 7. D. . . . ' . ' , I. . . f . 1 : ' , , .. -rf- v A- '- '. . . 1. - . Y-'2?1?fi 53? is s,..Q.QZjZ2?E55L .43?i1 i'i:..a-ei':-ti-ir' i'-We-S -H e- JL'9 ': T -Hw--v-----,.--- e ,Y .- , ,,.-.,..,.- YW-,.,cf-'.K..1.f,.Yu-,r...4w-Av-n.:r::.:-qv-zmw,wr.-:ma-J-ff-s--Q:1-1,-f ,.-: v- we f -,W Y Y. . ' v ,,- .J , .-'-- .-.f-rm 'fwl-L.--'A -Qgvxs. -.1 -,,v.,,,.f:n mfg ' HE V-2 DIVISION, often thought of as a seagoing FASRON, is composed of two divisions within a division, the V-ZS and the V-2E Divisions. The V-2S Division, whose main hangout is hangar bay four, has as its mission the upkeep and maintenance of all equipment found in the parachute loft, oxygen shop, hydraulic shop, metal shop, for repair parties, plane handlers, the ever occuring working parties and mess cooks, to the Air Office, where yeomen are made of aviation mechanics and aviation rate strikers. The Air Office types the paper work for all the Air Department Divisions and maintains an Air- craft Technical Library. The leading CPO's in the Division are C. GEORGE, ADC, who I V-2 DI lSl0 propeller shop, engine change, tool issue room and tire change shop. The V-2E Division, who frequent the airconditioned spaces on the 02 deck, are responsible for operation and upkeep of facilities for servicing, testing and proper functioning of aircraft electonics equipment. Among other things that the V-2 Division, as a whole provides, is maintenance of all the ship's vehicles such as flight deck tractors, starter jeeps, jeeps, finger lifts and trucks. There are of course the inevitable cleaning tasks that must be performed in all shops, living spaces and hangar bay four. The V-2 Division also furnishes men is the leading chief of the Division, C. MORRIS, AMC, in charge of the metal shop, H. E. HARRIS, ADC, and L. T. EDWARDS, ADC, who run the engine shop, C. M. HOLDER, ADC, in charge of the mobile equipment, J. J. SNEE who runs the tool issue room, R. O. LIVENGOOD, ALC, who manages the electronics repair shop, V. T. MILITELLO, ADC, who keeps the SNj's in working order and G. B. LUCAS, AMC, the Air Office Manager. The Officers of the Division are LCDR R. E. HOSKINS, V-2 Division Officer, LT J. E. MCBRIDE assistant V-2 Division Officer, CHMACH F. A. SPEEGLE Shops Officer, and CHRELE G. A. REGAN Airborne Electronics repair Officer. First row: E. ll. Clmruey, V. 'l'. Militello, H. F. Harris, C. L. Morris, F. A. Slleegle, LCDR. R. E. Hoskins, Lt. J. E. McBride, G. A. Regan, L. T. Edwards, R. O. Livengood .... Second row: J. J. Snee. G. ll. Lucas, C. M. Holder, C. J. George. First row: A. J. Bnngcrt, XV. I-I. Qwvns. W- M. Rose, A. T. Di- Salvo. M. P. Aslxwell, R. 1. Deck- er, J. A. R. Xvisnner, E. MqGin... IQY, I-I. E. Walker .... Second row: Adam Frank, A. Chnl-y- dvlfllff E- WV: Rawlings, Edw. Rflflzlky D- C. Allererolnbie, C, L. Klllgfry. D. B. Lysfrup, C. NV. EVIIIQS. W. A. Rouse. WV. J. Ford. A. Dlelxl .... Third row: E. M. Klfmigf A- M. Ferguson, R. E. llnwden. L. I-I. Hill, R. J. Brun- elle, J. H. Rosenbeck, Jr., G. WV. -'Ville-renin. J. E. Coke.-, R. H. W 1HlM51tre. R. H. Mecmiu, M. J. ' XVUUIPIVSY. L. A. Dlcliinney. .19 op left Top rnght Llultlnnnt KJ G I 'l L Ut,,xlbu's Assunbhnb p1upL.llLr hop Fu-st ron E J Sf'lhle1n, Jr, C D Hnxlew,II H Bwers,R E Gdrwln, IM P Furl: 1, N Pxlxner, P Fu-ku, P P lhlhn Sem un row C R Ilnskew, L DuHo1s, J WV Glruood, J XX Chase, R A Sxnmlug, VV J Reul, Ixnuresboro, A Neumann, G R Suwru1, R D Relhugrer, XV H Stlunpllv, Jr, J WV Ml 301' Tlunl rnu N I DI1.Lel lun, Perrv ll lvmond, K Amer inc, C A WI ulllox. J B Strawn, D Gllhm, ll S 1 mx-up, C Donor, C XV Mnrwoh, C S Fr nsmlxeth Ifn-st ron N '1'Lt 1, G V Hou lrd, J I Hull, R R Hwntl, LU Yllf 5 M Slnlby, V mC-unp, I X lvlute, J C nr ter, l L 'l'ux-:nr Smumd run C Broun, I X Frem mln, XV lf Holt I M Prom or. on lrusw. I I lrdc n, I Il Dnu n lrd. H lh-ellnu., XV N Del lnvnre fp 'a l- 1.' f .' .-5 ' . 'IQ ' ' ' ff... '- :I A. .':. 1 ' .. A. . -: A..'. -1 xx. C. lv. 1 ' 1.3. . 5 '- ', fl. n. v: J. 7. -' 'zz f .M -- z . '. ' . 1. . 't J. F. Dill . C. -ll. -. H- !': - .. . ' 1 . F. - DI ISIO HE V-3 DIVISION, also known as the Aircraft Service Division consists of two units, the gasoline Unit and the Aviation Ordnance Unit. At present the division is made up of three officers and ninety enlisted men. The division officer, Lt. Cjgj J. G. Gibbons, USN is ably assisted by unit officers, Ch Mach Michaels, USN, Gasoline Officer and Ch Gun Nazzaro, USN, Aviation Ordnance Officer. As the Aircraft Service Division the V-5 Division services all aircraft embarked with gasoline, lubricating oil and aviation ordnance of all types. The men of the division are the red shirt gang of the Air Department. They are the ones whom you see early in the morning gassing airplanes on the hanger and flight decks and as- sembling ordnance of one type or another on the Mess Deck. When they pass the word, the smoking lamp is out, you can be quite sure that some part of the V-3 Division is turning to. During the present cruise the V-3 Division has poured many thousands of gallons of gasoline into the planes aboard and have assembled many rockets, bombs and other various types of ordnance. For the onlookers it looks relatively easy to gas an airplane, but when one actually does the job his idea changes. It's definitely no easy job pulling a gas line across a flight deck. The ordnancemen's job is no easy job either. He's the guy who gets up about 0150 in the morning and starts putting bombs and rockets together in order that the planes might be armed and ready for a dawn launch. Dur- ing the present cruise a rather amusing incident took place that in- volved one of the leading ordnance petty officers. It seems a certain lirst class was fuzing a one thousand pound bomb when one of the photographers for the cruise book cameup behind him and took a picture using a Hash bulb. The reaction of the petty officer can best be described in his own words as he related the incident to the Aviation Ordnance Officer. Sir, when I saw that flash I thought I had had it. They always say you see the light flrst and 'then hear the explosion later. When one is handling gasoline or ordnance there are many things to think about. Speed is important, but caution and observing safety precautions are paramount. The Med. cruise has been an interesting one. Men have learned a great deal about their jobs aboard ship, saw interesting places and purchased many articles of foreign manufacture. However, when the cruise is finished it's going to seem mighty good to head back for the good old USA. l First row: A. R. Hollins, XV. E. Nutt, R. L. Brake, R. Wood, E. li. Brunson, Jr., '1'. J. Bennett, L. J. Mesko, T. G. Spencer, R. E. Brown, C. T. Mahoney, E. H. Ny- berg .... Second row: T. D. O'H:lrn, M. S. Lind, F. M. Tuck.. er, A- Nnzzrlrv, J. G. Gibbons, YV. R. Michael, E. H. Scissnn, M. o. Lee. H. J. wright, D. F. . . Third row: J. W. Pnrker. . 1Vh'ite, R. E. Kinsey, WV. XV. Petrie, C. Birkcs, Jr., F. A. Meyne, RI. J. Olson, 'I'. H. lilc- Cullon, NV. E. Jones, E. L. Pries- feff R. D. B1-lnvn, R. NV. Schnf, Il. P. Jensen. G. E. Calhoun, D. J. Grogan, XV. J. Sohon, D. E. Brenner. First row: XV. L. Reese, '1'. R. Fheth. C. w. Ditthunner, J. T. Andrews, G. Simmons. . . . Sec- ond row: H. T. Troxler, E. L, Anders, G. J. Blier, L. Stqkes, Jr., Allen Guillaume, R. E. Morne. L. E. Ostholthotf, W. I. Mkmsvn. C. A. Mexinley, A. v. Ifnrnntzns, R. A. Hungtnq, E, Sexton, J. I-I. Fisher. . . . 'Plrh-gl row: J. P. Gray, li, P, B,-gig-y R. L. Page, XVn1. Bozeth, C, M, Askwlv N. VV. Ohie. H. H. I-Ing- sell. G. I. Steward, D. D. Johan- Son. VV. J. NVewerk:l, R. D. Gun- znlez, NV. A. Tuner, , , vow: M. A. Flnelli, Jr Prvlwr, E. Grncn, lcr. L. A. Johnson, VK nmn, F. R. Pnlver, P. P. XVilkc-, JI'-y J. C. Frederick. Jr.. J. E, WVflts0n. R. E. Loc-ko, R. L. Franklin. 'I'. J. Tnlj, B, J. Tholnns, Jr.. U. F. Vkriuecon-' C' E. Rieker. . Fourth ., L. G. B. F. Trnx- V. S. Enr- FIR DI ISIO he First Division aboard the ULS.S. CORAL SEA has its spaces in the forecastle as is the custom of all large ships of the Navy. And in the forecastle is located the divisions greatest responsibility, the massive ground tackle consisting of two twenty ton anchors, the Wildcats, the windlasses and associated gear necessary to safely and securely anchor the ship. The upkeep, operation, and maintenance of this gear is done under the competent eyes of our petty officers and Chief Petty Officers. To see these men work to prepare the hugh anchors for letting go or to heave in is a pleasant sight, much like the teamwork one sees on a girdiron. Let go the Anchor , over the phone circuit from the bridge is like the snap of the quarter- back's signal for play-the chain stopper arm is unbound, the mallet drives the belaying pin out of its secured position, and the chain rumbles thru the hawse pipe to the harbour's bottom, leaving a trail of dust and sparks. For a few seconds the noise is tremendous, then it ceases, the chain once again is secured by the stoppers. Con- stant vigilence is maintained over the anchor chain, especially in rough weather when there is the possibility of dragging the anchor, causing the ship to move close to other ships or to shoal water. On the bow of the ship the First Division has two 3 f50 gun mounts, two more are located on the starboard side forward of the island structure. We are very proud of the condition of our guns, their outward appearance and their efficient operation under firing. The Admiral's veranda is the responsibility of First Division men and its appearance indicates the sincere efforts of these men who make it the cleanest spot in the -ship. The Captain's gig belongs to the First Division and the Crew is determined to keep it the best looking gig afloat. The Boatswain Stores Locker, under the ship's boatswain, is main- tained by the First Division-and it functions to issue general clean- ing supplies and heavy deck gear to the Gunnery Divisions. We endeavor to train ourselves to use the effective techniques we have been taught in order to improve our team . We agree that our division has a good democratic military spirit and that we live with two controlling motives, the hope of reward for a job well done and the observance of defects in order that they may be corrected. First row: D. P. Cllflill, G. A. McBri4l4!,' J. R. Hartley, A. Vvlnite, Ens. L. M. Sen-ille, Lt. J. KV. Davis, L. G. Frans, A. Erb, Jr., J. H. Boone, Jr.. Il. J. Wells. . . . Second r01v: NV. F. Cole, XV. R. H01-siield, T. C. Edwards, A. F. Piazza, A. Belcer, E. C. Grus- zeczku, R. E. I-Iighhouse, NV. E. Brzullny, J. Patrick, J. J. Borio, E. D. East. First row: C. E. Nichols, C. L. Minter, WV. Dedo, J. J. Reilly, D. E. Long, 0. J. llezulfurd. R. H. Arsenzlult, WV. D. XVehll, E. XVlnitl0ck. J. WV. Morlrzul, R. E. McCarthy .... Second row: R. Jones, A. K. Gzllbrzlitll, Jr., C. A. Mclicnzie, R. 0. Mzlrsev. J. F. Little, F. Vnnlnitllllcswortll. J. E. Gihlin, G. D. Sllullulnronk, Fl. D. Nielson. J. S. 0'lh-ion, K. C. xvllflllllllflll. R. I.. Hawkins. L. D. Cult. UNNERY OFFICER Ens. J. B. Sirickcr, Gunner Le- roy Pratt, Lt. F. NV. Clift, III, LCDR. R. A. Tllolnpson, Lt.fJGJ R. J. Fny, Ens. Rolnt. McGihon, Elms. R. J. Salomon, Dlorris Friedman, ClnBosn. Cleaning 5 gun mount ECO ll DIVISIO HE DAY starts for the ZND Division at 0450 with LEE, GM2, supervising the bowling in the fwd. scullery, directly above the Division compartment. You yogies knock that off , is heard from up above. After an hour of trying to get back to sleep, all hands muster at the gear locker coffee mess for the morning watch. The PO'S huddle in the corner for a lengthy conference on the days activities. When the word is passed and the coffee finished, the mighty ZND swings into action. ROAN, BM2 and WILLIAMS, BMS, go to the post office passage- way and wonder while supervising the cleaning of it, how foot- prints got so far up the bulkheads. Meanwhile METCALF, GM1, takes his gunners and turns to on their guns, and LONTZ, BM5, makes sure the living spaces are kept sparkling. PETTINGILL, BMC, who says cars are a poor investment, and DOBBERSTEIN, GMC whose ability as a Gunner is surpassed only by his ability to smell brewing coffee 150 frames away are kept busy supervising from the gear locket At 1130 all hands rush through chow so they can enjoy an hour s siesta in the living compartment before turn to Absolute quiet prevails except for the notes of mellow Mull s trumpet the chanting of A1 Schrubbe jolson Francis and Noguerias harmonicas and banios The morale boosting Juke box cannot be heard above the din but through all this the Division BM Nesmith slumbers peace fully. When turn to is sounded, the quiet ends and the compart- ment cleaners send all hands topside. All hands attend Ens. Graham's training class at 1500 and hear his motto repeated, He who can does, he who can't teaches. Shortly thereafter G. Q. is sounded and all hands man their gun stations. During the firing KIMMERLY shoots down a sleeve and then exclaims- Why didn't someone tell me these ZOMM guns had sights. The day is considered finished when all hands head for the long chow line to eat. LAMPKIN, BM2, is seen going through the line for the third time one hour later. Typical characterizations are: MEDDLETON, who, me? NEAL, Back in Ohio we did it this way . ROBINSON, My chewing tobacco keeps the side-cleaners busy . DAVIS, My solution for a respectable liberty is to go up on the flight deck and gauge at the moon . ANDRE Work in the Navy? . HOWELL RYANS little helper OLY Where are my glasses? LONTZ Cutting hair is easy if I only knew how HONKE Hawaii was wonderful DOLAN Gitmo was never like this KEILY The skin you love to touch KUSINKO Im getting out of the Navy after my next six year hitch' ROAN The BM2 that resembles a signalrnan MILLER Velvet voice MCCARTHY It s hard to keep a squared hat on a round head KERLING I know it for a fact LTJG FAY All I need is one more trip to Washington st D A N I I Lt QJGQ R J F C H npl n R XV I e S co I I Brush 'I' Lllw 'I' L Sl ll e cl I. F ltll 0 ecekAle t ro IV R ll R A D il R M lYlLtl. If H D D tly u e 1 I I I WR CI1 IIINMI .. .. H .. 7 J 5 I - .. it H .. - 1 . , . . , - - - .. .. -- .. - . , . - . .. - - - .. .. - 1 - a . . . . .. .. - 1. .. 1 - . . , H . , . . . ,, ,, - .. a - i .. .. - . - . - .. - .. .. . I 7 ' 7 . . . .y .t - 1: . . , - . . . . . . ,. . . - .. , v ' a ' Fir rowv: . . Villizlms, . . B. Ilozn, . . . ny, . . Lau li , . . C 1-ling. . . . It nt row: 0. F. 1 .' , . P. K' g, . .'lellr, .1.L:l- Fu ln :xi , T. L. Ilieves, J. F. '1' lu ', nl r w DiFiol'c. Firs w: P. J. Dnlznl. . . Ne: , XV. . mlre, L. 4. t nep- ard. . . ' 'zu , . 1. I ob- herstein. J. A. Pettingell, L. B. Nexmith, J. J. McC:Ir 1 , XV. Suhr hh , Il. Lzlfinsky .... S0 '- ond row: XV. 4'. I! ullineaux. Jr., J. C. Miller, F. NV. Lockwood, l'. u. Howell, Il. Font-cnnnoll, .I. llsinko. S. G. Ttltulis, H. A. Mnlznllu, J. Mirzllwllzl, G. II. flu lnmn, I. . fe ll' un. 1' W ?2,. - 7 ' -'+-, 61:1 fi ,ft-'FRF'-. - V1 .ca-A bu-T - flu -1 - ' W . .f- x k .J x N i H W L4 i l w In N i ri 2: 9 1 fi w Y. fr . 1 X Q if 4 I ri I l , ,ii 'ESI i I 75 ,gi eff 52 In hi 1 1 5 5 N First row: C. O. Clark, J. A. Kussnkntis, F. Davis, G. Nantuc- irn, A. A. Ilulmke, L. E. Timp- snn, IJ. F. l':npi:l, 'l'. M. Hand, IK. C. Mnreinko. G. Francis. E. F. Iiinnncrly. R. Robinson .... Second row: J. Xlfillinms, J. J. Tcvllnll. 1 Lozuh-rs on :n twin 3 50 cal. during AA liring. N 4,4 ., f -au.-- , -mg --ur:.7- Y, .' THIRD DIVISIO DIV. OFFICERS DIV. CHIEFS ENS. W. J. WHITLEY, U.S.N. W. C. GORHAM, BMC ENS. R. WINNEG, U.S.N. W. CHIMBER, GMC lvbefl the gum are ready Ami the fuel bore rigged Chief Claimber if happy Ami Gorham river zz jig. HOUGH THE Third Division resembled a receiving station for quite some time, it has finally shaped into a typical Gunnery Divi- sion. With men such as Emil Szpila piloting the Gunner's Mates and Robert Daddio Haynes the deck hands, how can any outfit help but being outstanding? If some day you happen to be roaming about the hangar deck and walk into something similar to the main lobby of the Monte Carlo, don't get panicky and think that you have been left stranded on the Riviera tourg you are looking at the quartercleck!!! Probably the only difference between the two is that we don't have crystal chan- deliers but give our topside boys the time, they might have them before long providing the air dales keep those jets out of the way. We want to inform all hands that you no longer have to wear high-water boots nor gas masks to walk in our passageways or to patronize our heads because we now have a permanent below decks crew that is doing a magnificent job. Keep it up fellers, you might graduate and get a topside position some day. Here's good advice to all you liberty houndsg if you want a depend- able tide from ship to shore or vice versa board the No. 3 M.L. f motor loungej, it might not always be freshly varnished, after all it's the only cargo boat that the Coral Sea owns, but you can bet your life that its crew is alert and reliable no matter how rough the weather man gets. Oh yes! there are Gunner's Mates in this division too as was mentioned at the start of the script. They speak with their gunsg readiness and high efficiency is expected from them and believe me our gunners are living up to their expectations. At the start of a cruise like this, one hears all kinds of sayings. Here are a few that were heard in the Third Division: I ain't going ashore for six months, you see I want to buy me a Rocket 88 when we sail back to Norfolk. -How much money do you have on the books Rivers? Reuben Days went around telling the boys that he has restricted himself for the remainder of the cruise, using for excuse that he has to save up to pay for a watchg be truthful Reuben, are you sure it's not for a diamond ring instead? The leading seaman and his running mate Nellie aten't excited over liberty but keep out of the port passageway whenever mail call goes for you might get confused and run to your G.Q. station. First row: C. N. VVOAJII, R. N. Yzunello, R. B. Sutherland, A. F. Frederick, S. A. Diamond, Ens. YV. J. XVhitley, H. YV. Fiskllnl, G. L. Davis, ll. NV. Xvarren, G. J. Arthur. L. P. G. Menus .... See- outl rnw: D. J. Guidice, WV. E. Snlre, J. Freedman. R. Mart-link, C. Snppn, R. J., Goff, G. 0. Beck, A. Il. XVils0n. First row: D. H. Nelson, M. XV. Hutchins, R. A. Mnilhollx. L. L. Montgomery, R. Kerns, Ens. XV. J. Vvllitlcy, ll. Days, E. Szpiln, C. F. Frnliek. C. H. Femlner, A. M. Spink. . . . Sl-cond row: M. Silver, J. M. Sllnrlingr, R. H. Bella-llt-ur. E. V. Bnkcr. P. S- llostzlrlli, Il. I'. Gignilc. First row: ll. J. Duret, XV. llellu li. ll. Potter, J. J. Murphy, D. F Cedio, XV. C. Gorham, IV. Chim- ber, G. J. Hill, J. J. Soluri, F. E Rivers, ll. Merclmnt. lT1 K Wa ,,,,,, Kit --Agn...- 'ian Nm l X ,ax zz, fy ray: ,,,.- W .Huw ,..- fl The third birthday of the Coz-nl Sen Plnul oulurs dnnur ndl unllu' N n . A KN . Q -- 1. 9,43 ,, N X I . Q , ,, X L L h,. ' ' Af '- fi ,img 5 1 ' 2 1 5 V u A gr o , V , I ,M , ' A V I Ai., . -A V P - .- I 2- if, ,h A Q ' ,. K A ER , ' f V 4 if I f 3,0 - ' KY 1 '.'. ,. if fffij F0 HTH D1 I I0 HE FIGHTING FOURTH DIVISION semor and largest five IHCI d1v1s1on aboard shlp, has a battle comphment of two ofhcers, two chref petty oflicers and 75 men and IS now at 60 percent strength Tlus dxvxslon, one of the largest ID the Gunnery Department ma1n rams five Inch guns Nos 8 10 17 14 18 Irs deck dutxes CODSISE of the rnamtenance of some 38 spaces and over half of the port Sponson deck Other deck dutres xnclude the operatxon and marn renance of No 7 motorboat and No 4 motor launch port accommo danon ladden port prov1s1onIng rug and shares after fuehng honors wxth Its smaller srsrer drvrsron, the Frfth The Fourth DIVISIOH garned some small measure of fame ques uonable as If 15, 'IS be1ng the only d1v1s1on to make the aquamtance of a lady rn the Arancr Bay area, a land famed for many goats, many rocks but few ladles The Fourth D1v1s1on at the present t1me boasts four well trarned gun crews w1th a nucleus of battle hardened veterans under the ble drrectron of a gunners mate chlef The Fourth boasts the Hnest and best maxntamed guns on the shlp The motor boat and motor launch are under the drrectron of a chref boatswarn mate as are the other deck spaces all of whxch are a connnual credrt to rhe shrp The men of the Fourth although by nature, shy retxrmg, and modest mamtann that wrth two addmonal guns and good chow, you can secure the alrplanes, we w1ll defend the ship' l lrgt ron I' L Dznls, L x D Ile, G L Donn, ln, R H Fur rnus, A XV Dxrxun, K D Dui 11, I J Gallen Second ron E D Ernst, I! I Oberlew, L S TI lgglg, R N H lull ull I' 1' Lurllleu, A L Ilotstr Ind, Ens C B Imullev, XV L Glmwn F ll Xvllhur, B XV X! ltllers, J l Roberts 'llnul ron R G Duo, E XV Runfeldt, R Muller 0 Jox-dm, E I Hiller R l C-n-ter, S M Dllcn I' G h-m strong XV DI Mmd, X J Cl s1rn, J J McC'lrtln', J1 14 lrst row lx R PL lslee, R R Lol. lr F J B u-ton, Curl Shlcs, R XVest C I' Slltls, ll knonn, J Lnrurrln, P E Dln nl F KV Dwu Sccmnl run K I Vullt D I' Clntucll, H'0ll1.lltml f I Shcnners I J I n-:sl WI I Ieul'-, R I' IJ mme J l With IT , - l 4 . , . ' ' J : -'a s ' 21 . , A . . . . .. . , - , , . 1 ' ' ' ' 7 a , - . . . 1 1 . I I 1 ' ': 1. '. . V. 'Au 1 1 .' 1 u n Y - . . 1 : ' ' ' . l'. z : , 1. 1.. '.. . F. ' 1 '. . I g . . 1 , 1. 1. . . S . C. . - . .. 4 4 f - Q - y H. E. Osborne, R. 0. Conder, J. . : 1 . J. I : . . F. .. . . : , 1. 1 - . , . . 1 1 . . 1 S- N- . .. f ,gf Q I F: , A. . : : ,' N. . A , . . . z U - ' ' . ' - : . 1 . : - ' - I. 1. . ,' - '. . . . ' ': .1 . . . 1 : . . 1.. : ' J. 'l'. r- , 1. . . ,- u 1 1 s .' g l Q A. A ' -A v '- n ' . Q' 1 . 'o . , . . I . , . , FIFTH D HE FIFTH DIVISION is a working Division of the Coral Sea organized on the fact that a gunnery division is a shooting team coupled with proficiency in seamanship. The division is a main battery division manning all of the necessary equipment and spaces to compute, shoot, and hit any and all air or surface targets. From before dawn until after dusk, the Fighting Fifth may be called upon at any time to perform such tasks as ufeuling at sea, manning special sea and anchor details, umanning their mounts, or such specific tasks as may be assigned to the division. The divi- sion is responsible for training in gnnnery and seamanship, and the preservation and learning of gun mounts, magazines, various com- partments, passageways, and sponson decks. Additional duties entail rigging of the after accommodation ladden and boat booms, rigging I SIO and operation of provisioning station, and the maintaining and op- eration of a motor launch and motor whale boat. Thus, life is never dull in the Fighting Fifth. Whether anchored in a harbor or crusing at sea, it is a busy, enthusiastic team. The men take pride in knowing that they are part of a compact efficient department that is prepared, at any time, to fulfill its mission of winning battles. Every man has his job, and every job is important. lf one man falls down on his job, a shipmate has to fill in. We can all expect to work like the devil for months or years to get ready for battles that will be fought and finished in minutes. When those minutes come, we are going to win, or lose, depending on how much we know and how well we can do our jobs. Now is the time to start learning. This is the spirit of the Coral Sea and the Fighting Fifth is preparing to do its part. First row: E. A. XVZIIICDOIXCUBIIT, R. P. savelle, C. R. Donutlmn, J. C. Magee, F. R. Bllrkitt, R. H. Fry, J. D. Holmes, D. A. Jones, G. 0. Engberg, J. R. Sears, C. VV. Doekery, J. G. Flint .... Second row: Larry Harris, I. C. Kennedy, M. J. Vusko, J. S. Zur- slosky, L. C. Derry, LLQJGJ G. D. Steedle, B. C. lvylds, T. D. Brun- SOII, P. R. Cross, R. E. Baker, J. 0. Peele .... Third rtnv: P. J. Gomez, R. E. Donatlmn, J. E. Meliown, W. Rmnnge, W. P. 0ll9l'f,,M- D- Mayo. S. Rosnuski, A. E. Ynrrnnton, J. J. Sullivan, Leon Mitchell, H. 'I'. Jones, XV. WV. Slater, P. L. Hastings, VV. H. Roach, N. F. Gaucher, E. 'l'. Broxvn, XV. VV. Dltllloney, VV. J. Roe. . Liberfy lvurty returns from Gulf Juan, France IXTH DIVI I0 T CAN BE sard that the dunes of the Srxth D1v1s1on are at least as varred rf not more so than those of any of the other deck Drvr srons rn the Gunnery Dept Gunnerywrse the Srxth has 9 50 mounts on the after starboard sponson deck and the fantarl These guns keep Chxef Quarfoot, GMC h1s two gunners mates Motrka GM1 and Johnson, GM2 and the gun strrkers busy wagxng a never endmg battle agarnst smoke and the drrt that comes down off the fhght deck Smrty, BMC drrects the work of the boatswarn mates and the deck hands Payne, BMI arded and abetted by W1ll1ams BM? and jenkrns, BM2 take care of the deck spaces, wrth Duran BMD rakrng charge of the work done on the d1v1s1ons two boats No 1 motor whale boat and No 6 motor launch Elhott, BM5 keeps an eye on the below deck spaces The drvrsrons complement averages about frfty men, rncludrng the 2 chrefs, 7 petty officers the gun str1kers and boatswarn mate Strrkers The drvrsrons mam workrng space and socral center topsrde rs the fantarl Its from here that target sleds are streamed, that the shrps towrng gear rs rrgged and that varrous surface frrrng targets are launched Durrng the day a lxfe buoy watch 1S stationed on the fantarl and between sunset and sunrrse the lrfe boat crew takes over The Srxth has a boat boom and handles two moorrng lrnes from the fantarl When not engaged rn therr jobs, tts possrble to observe the drvrsrons debatrng socrety gathered wrthln easy reach of the coffee pot and ordrnarrly led by Two Gun Ellrott drscuss mg world affairs and by gone l1bert1es Jenkms better known to 1118 mtrmates as Johe places second wrth h1S own personal em blrshments on the pure truth Many and lncredrble are the tales that are told The transfer at sea rrg IS another job for the Srxth, set up forward of the rsland on the sponson deck or near the flrght deck crane on the flrght deck dependrng on whether the shrp IS fuelrng or berng fueled The Srxth drvrsron takes consrderable prrde rn No 6 motor launch whrch the crew keeps rn excellent shape, weather and consrderable use notwrthstandmg The whale boar 1S one of the duty lrfe boats under way and 1n port 1S used for guard marl runs and as a beach guard boat Frtted wrth a new puddrn, rts used to prck up mall from seaplanes N0 specral credrt for outstandrng marksmanshrps can be claimed by any of the guns, but there rs consrderable argument occasronally as to just who drd br1ng down such and such a sleeve or drone Ens J B Strrcker keeps track of the paper work wrth Ens T M Brrdwell actrng as umor Dlvrslon Officer I lrst ron Albert Brass nrt R In Ford C B Hmnlton 11 lou d I ee R L Prxest, G R R uns llnrb 'l' G '1'lpSc0tt D L Cr III duck VV J Xvrlgllt IN E Flsll Seconll row VV E John son W Dnr ln D P Jenknls P lfns J B Strlcker, F H Snnth I R Paine C DI NVllhnns R L Dllmtt Jr Tlurrl 1-nn il H Mules L J H'lves H C Peter-won B XV Carpenter VV E Guenn F Kuwielen :cl KI I DILCOmbs G P Muller D X lxelsey R DI Purdy D KX Christensen lrxnl ron J IV Montel Lnruh uma T' I 0 hell! ermno E E Broun Wloser H Selleck H I-I Rnus chenblcll L L Pueedw I R Rust L Ain ltn G M Birlous G Illerolh ' ' - - - - Y . . . . . , . L - . .. , . . , , ' ' ' ' an - - U fy - - . , - . . ' . ' J . . . ,, ,, . . S a : , ' a s . -1 - U - - . . n . , , .., , . . ,, . 7 a y . . . . , A . . , . . . - ' ' . . . . , . . , . - r . , . . . - - 9 . 1 'z ' 'r': , . '. , . : : ' , ' ,' J , . . ,' . . : .'- , . . '. : , . . : - , - ,. Y - , . . , . . - cr. . . . ': . . - .' , . . : . . . I ' s, . Mntika, Ens. 'l'. DI. Blrdwell, Jr., . . . ,' , . . ' 'x , . T. 1 ' , . . . . ' ': 1 . . , . . . , .', . r. ,, 3 . . . , - . 2 , . n, I u. '. A- ' fn . 1 no . J . S , . . ,', . '. If ' ': . . --, XY. S - ': . , Q. ' ' ' . W. G . , 1. 4. ' , I. 'l'. A .' , . '. . . 1 .'- . . , . I . Y . , . . , , . . . .' , . z , . . . ' ',', ..,,,,, , E TH DI I0 HE SEVENTH DIVISION takes pride in the fact that teamwork has been one of the contributing factors in enabling it to become one of the happiest divisions aboard ship. Our Boatswain's Mates and their strikers and Gunner's Mates and their strikers have learned to cooperate in all divisional matters. Wlien additional men are needed to assist in transfer at sea operations, there are no questions asked, Gunners Mate strikers are used. When additional men are needed in the magazines, Boatswain's Mate strikers are used. Co- operation has been instrumental in making the Seventh Division an eflicient division. The Seventh Division's work can be divided into two phases: seamanship and gunnery. The Seventh Division has as one of its tasks the responsibility of lowering all ship's boats. This indeed can have a vast effect upon everybody as there can be no liberty without boats. The Seventh Division has as another of its tasks the care and upkeep of one of the most diflicult parts of the ship, the stack. It is also responsible for No. one motor launch, which is considered one of the finest launches in the fleet. The Seventh Division has spaces throughout the ship, but regard- less of where the spaces are located, their appearance can be com- pared with the best spaces aboard ship. Our Gunner's Mates and Gunner's Mate strikers perform jobs which are absolutely essential to the security of our ship. Their task is certainly not a simple one and their function aboard ship cannot be overemphasized. These men maintain and repair three 5 f50 mounts Q520,522,324D, as well as group 8-20 MM machine guns. Naturally these mounts must be kept in excellent shape if they are to function properly. Our record speaks for itself. Our guns manned by the entire Seventh Division have made our part of the ship an area well protected. We, in the Seventh Division, have a motto- Our record speaks for itself . Whetlier it is a personnel inspection, a material inspec- tion, or a gunnery practice, the Seventh Division has habitually come out on top. It is results that count. First row: G. A. Wllclnll. D. E. Xvyteherley, G. I'. Sullivan, Gene Losran, D. .I. M1:Ateer, B. A. Tur- lay, A. C. Petrillo, P. G. Poep- pei, G. R. Yott, R. L. Fax-thing. . . . Second roxv: J. WVCDIICTEIISZ, R. A. Sanders, N. 0. Wriglit, J. G. Robertson, Ens. R. J. Snln- mon. J. Q.. Nexus. G. W. Blood. H. J. Xvhite, T. A. Rybnchi, John Vrtink .... Tllirtl nnv: V. G. Vvllite, J. G. Ustrnnder, J. F. Smith. Jr., H. DI. Anderson. M. E. Wilrllor, J. R. Cnlnphell, XV. J. 0'D0nnc-ll, 'l'. R. Kvngner, R. Pt-rfelin. J. Dlnvsnn. I-I. Tllolnp- son. L. I.. Dlullinnx, F. G. Grubb. First run Imlc Grncs J WV H Fuller, R C Bouhin, E I' Re1,i.,v.nt WV L Ren1.lx,R L Lnnli' H A Paterson, E 1V'lL' IIDYIQKI, E 0 Hmrhmnonun, Il A Ilknlul , ': . A ' ., r., - - . . ' : 1. Q. 'f-- . 1 h . . . . . v I Yu ' .' 4. 1 'xr' 4. . . ': . ..: ' ':. ARI E DETAC E HE MARINE DETACHMENT, an integral part of the Gunnery Department as the Eighth Division, performs on board the CORAL SEA, the traditional duties of sea-going marines. As the primary function of the CORAL SEA is to deliver aircraft within striking range of enemy installations, the Marine Detach' ment helps fight the ship by manning 5 f5O caliber anti-aircraft machine guns and 20 MM batteries. Constant attention through drills is paid to increase the efficiency of the batteries manned by the detachment. Selected marines are detailed to directors, 20 MM Sector control positions, and as orderlies for the Captain and Execu- tive ofncer. In normal peace time operations, the detachment furnishes order- lies for the Captain and Executive officer. In addition, a normal guard is maintained which covers the administration of the ship's brig and supervision of the Guard. Additional duties are orderlies for the Communications Department and for courts-marital. Visiting officials and dignitaries are met at the Quarterdeck by the Marine Honor Guard prepared at all times to render the honors prescribed. The Marine Detachment provides a well trained nucleus about which the ship's landing party is organized. Continual training prepares this force to assume such duties ashore as may be required by unsettled conditions. Special landing party equipment consisting of weapons, ammunition, and all other articles necessary to make this force independent while on the beach are kept on hand. The Marine Detachment maintains its own personnel accounting system and administrative oflice under the supervision of SfSgt. Schank. Here all of the problems and requests of the men of the detachment relating to their status as marines are handled. In charge of troops for drills and instructions is SfSgt. Maness. The functioning of the Marine Detachment comes under the careful attention of M,fSgt. Donahue who supervises all of the activities of the detachment. The recent cruises of the ship have provided that adventure and travel so famous on recruiting posters, and all hands have enjoyed the opportunities offered for sight seeing and tasting the savor of exotic lands. Many pleasant memories of the cruise and numerous souvenirs of these foreign lands will stay with us when we finally become past short-timers. First row: Sgt. C. DiPasquale, Jr., Sgt. Nick Whittington, SlSgt. E. E-. Maness, M!Sg:t. L. J. Donahue, Capt. P. J. Blusko, 1st L't. Avon S. C. Slunv, SfSg'f. J. E. Sclmnk, Sgt. li. KV. Nichol, Cpl. J. B. Saxton .... Second row: Cpl. W. K. Baker, Cpl. R. D. Carlson, Pfc. C. C. Best, Cpl. A. IV. Black, Pic. 'l'. A. Tobin, Pic. D. C. Czu-nmfly, Cpl. R. WV. Smith, Cpl. D. C. Jensen, Cpl. S. Man- grnm, Jr., Cpl. R. M. Blackwell, ' Cpl. J. F. Brooke. First 1-nw: Pie. ll. F. Conway, Pfc. G. S. Gusdnskn, Pfc. A. A. Sinilmlcli, Pfc. M. C. Terrell, Pfc. R. E. Xifilliunls, Pfc. E. E. DIG- Gurry, Pfc. R. R. Kirk, Pfc. N. XV. Freenxnn, Pfc. R. E. Black- ford, Pfc. S. M. Rutzm .... Sec- ond row: Pfc. F. J. Snnwalcl, Pfc. L. C. Kolb, Cpl. C. WV. Hull, Pfc. G. N. Clausen, Pfc. R. i. llrooks, Pfc. J. 'l'. Xvinstezul, Pfc. D. G. Iiinney. Pfc. G. L. He-uuigrin. Pfc. J. A. 0'Nc-ill, .Ir., Pfc. D. Il. Sullivan. First row: Pfc. F. F. Holmes, Pfc. XV. R. Benrden. Pfc. R. M. Madden, Pfc. L. F. Hog:-ebe, Pfc. KV. R. Grigonis, Pfc. W. R. Moore, Pfc. W. P. Hodges, Pfc. D. J. Hnensgen, Pic. D. C. Fuchs, Pfc. H. G. Simpson .... Secnnsl row: Pfc. J. V. Barrett. Pfc. J. H. Smoker, Pfc. E. P. Sells, Pfc. C. R. Blidkiff. Pfc. D. H. Dlocn, Pfc. J. A. Sfellnfo, Pfc. L. Elwood. Pfc. A. D. Tufts. Pfc. R. E. Isaacs, Pfc. C. D. Miller. Exoclltive 0llicer's Orllerly, Sth Division Dlnrine 4 E 4 . THD HEN THE SHIP pulls into port and most begin thinking of liberty, a hearty crew goes over the side, in the fleets greatest motor launch, from dawn til dusk, forsaking days of liberty, in order to have the ship in the sparkling condition known to many ports all over the world. This is no snap job. The art of swinging from the flying bridge of the motor launch with a bucket of paint in one hand and a brush in the other while being tossed around on the swells has been developed by these men and is a source of amazement to all who witness. Instead of letting the ship fill up with trash this same group keeps the incinerator running. The multitudinous amount of paper work necessary to keep the Gunnery department operating is handled by the yeomen of this outnt. lllll Locked in the minds of another group are the mysterious formulas for mixing paint for the preservation and appearance of the entire ship. This is the Paint Locker crew. The sail locker, making anything from laundry bags to sails, is under their cognizance also. Who is it that does all these things? None other than the NINTH DIVISION of course. Size means nothing. The fabulous NINTH is the smallest divi- sion on board but its versatility and hard work make it equivalent to many divisions. The NINTH is not a bragging group, for some probably aren't aware of the fact that there is a NINTH DIVISION, but their accomplishments concern all. It has been said: NO NINTH-SAD SHIP! First row: J. E. 1ViIli:lnls, J. C. Smith, E. M. Halnilion, Blorris Friedman, S. Stec, L. P. Hicks, .l. B. Johnson, Jr., C. 'I'. Bewley, S. F. Glover .... Second row: J. I. McDowell, I-I. A. Bnllnnce. F. A. Matthews, XV. E. Gnckert. Klfillie Bin-ht-e, R. P. Anderson, J. S. McGowan. Liberty Inndinlr ut Ani-Tnstzn. Sicily - - i - .- -fw- FDI I0 HE FIRE CONTROL D1v1s1oN is the largest division in the Gun- nery Department, and rightly so, for with the F Division, as it is commonly called, lies the responsibility for the proper functioning of every unit of fire control equipment, from a Mark 57 Director to an integrator disc in the Mark 1 Computer. The Armory, which is a component part of the division, provides and maintains stowage spaces for the many tons of ammunition of all calibers that you see on-loaded every so often, and then quickly routed to the below-decks labyrinth by means of elevators, rollers, and hoists. Each day at the words turn to , the lirecontrolmen begin their transmission checks between controlling stations and mounts to insure hairline accuracy of the various follow-ups, make out reports, conduct tests, and literally play nurse maids to the highly sensi tive and temperamental fire control equipment The Armorys gun ner's mates likewise carry out their busy schedule of checking maga- zine temperatures, proper functioning of the sprinkling systems in their spaces, testing smokeless powder samples, and preparing and allocating ammunition for the frequent gunnery firing exercises. Next to the maintenance of Division equipment and material, cleanliness and upkeep of division spaces is foremost on the agenda. The division is proud of its ability to have its name but rarely men- tioned on the Zone Inspection Report, Much attention is devoted to divisional training, this is accomplished by frequent showing of training films covering a variety of naval subjects, by progress tests and assignments for those undergoing instruction for advancement in rating. On-the-spot instruction of personnel as to their duties during Air Defense and General Quarters exercises is emphasized to promote greater battle efnciency When you see a red sleeve shot down from the skies the F Division had a hand in it' lflrst lou R 1 Cope, C 'R Pl'-Cllllffr, I I' Cndclen, R L hltcllilly R E Mnrhn, I Don 0111- 1' W Dyer, R K Mitchell Second ron IV E Glovm, C PODCR, L F Noxlts, I Prntt, LffJG1B 0 WVeaner, R P Mc H nle. P Demereskl, F II Aucr, I Hlluktoth, D I Bacon, JI, T' V Iohnson. A D Fnrrv 'lluril rn!! R I' Rvgxec, R L Alllsml. N lx, Philme c w xvflflh J C Edvvlrdw, R N hnlgllf, R A l lcnnng, I! KV Fremont D lx Xvwbengn T J Roche, R I Priest R G Bla lol., H A 'I ltl N l rrst ron J 1' C1 n lrelln, S 1 'UI-v E L S DIOX0'lSy 1'lHll0. 1 w conutr, lr, c El hott Second ron G V Craft, J Gonfmlxes Jr, R Der umlflv G D lhll, H l Pllrks l ll Collln-., D C Anderson, R l Greene, D C inntln, E 5ll!'1or 'llnrd 1-ou L H Krall, lx 1: sncl.t1,n II run ei if J I WV J XVutknw, M I-I Clmlunnn, C' Mclieel, C I Snntll, J NV 0'Call'ngh:m R 0 Xenor. J A Rvun - it . .. . . D H .' ' ': . T. . '. ' Y if h . . f.. - , , Q V , 1 . ,. . .I - , V. pl ' - 1 Q . ': . 0 : Y 0 , . . . I . . - J! - - ' - ' Q .. ' ' '. 4 ' as i il' . '- ill :. L. . . . i ' , 4 , f , , - I . . '. v . . rl. gv 'N -1 1 I . .- ' I ' . . ,. 5: I P .f ,T ..-. '... '..,. .. 1 I ' ' if I n 1 'An . 1 i ' . i 5' S ': . . ': 'z . . x I ': I-' ' ., . A, Gy Q 51- P. '. ,- J. is. V W ia- f - -. '. 4 2 ISHYIHITII. J. G. Bourque, J. J- , x - . . ' :. . . - i . f af - . . , 2' I E 1 9 ,I 4 v E' ' ' -' - '. F , G: v. ' ' Y' .' -. . 4. . , ' V I9 , - . Z I- . 4 . 4 . 1 i . 1 , ff fa - - - i - -. , l' JJ H, l ,. A 5 .'- . f - . . ' . fri! A 3 zo X id L n . '3'3-:-.552 i K A 1, , - 1 4 Provisions come up over the side First row: S. Geldon, Jr., L. S. Dzlniorfh, J. BI. Sllungllnn, R. D. Sizemore, R. M. Negley, J. E. S+., Koch, J. P. xvuxcmk, Jr., M. J. DeCnrlo .... Second row: L. 1 F. Cesurio, A. D. Done, D. R. Xvit- ter, P. J. Cooney, R. F. Geary, G. E. VV:llll:r, P. II. Fields, J. L. Hawks, J. F. Clmstoll, M. C. ' Lewis, Jr., T. B. Furdon. . . . Q Q 'l'llird row: E. F. Mackie, 0. A. ff Honeycutf. -1. Blain, M. Sen- ,if D. . num, R. A. Gibbs, H. A. Rule, A pl Jr., R. D. Opdyke, Il. K. Kil- ' buurlle, D. J. Gilford, S. KV. Kiv- ett, R. J. Guthrie, H. H. Hnssell. A , vs' 1 in if? Buying: money orders nt the . sliip's post oilice DI ISIO HE PRIMARY JOB of the division aboard the CORAL SEA is that of operating the main engines in accordance with the orders of the Commanding Officer, issued either directly or through, his representative, the Officer of the Deck. Getting the turns out for the Skipper in spite of battle damage, or in times of peace, just ordinary machinery failures requires good organization, supervision by skilled operators and team work. The division fortunately possesses the above virtues in a very high degree. In conjunction with operating the main engines, just as in driving an automobile, there evolves a certain amount of required main- tenance and repair, in order that those engines stay in reliable and efficient operating condition. This responsibility as well as that of operating and maintaining all of the auxiliary machinery units serving the engines, except of course the boilers supplying the steam for motive power, falls to the lot of the division. ln addition to its contribution to the shipboard organization by virtue of its personnel operating and maintaining the engines fur- nishing motive power to the ship, and also operating and maintain- ing all auxiliary machinery units serving those engines, the Ml division shares with the E division the responsibility of operating and maintaining the turbo generators furnishing the ships lighting and power. All of the ships' steam propelled auxiliary power plants, includ- ing associated machinery units, and mechanical devices, are an as- signed responsibility of the division for maintenance and repair. The electrical end of the turbo generators, as well as the pump motors of associated machinery units and the electrical devices of the auxiliary power plants of course are repaired and maintained by the division. As you undoubtedly see by now, the division plays an im- portant roll in the shipboard organization. It is composed of per- sonnel possessing mechanical ability or aptitude in varying degrees, dependant upon the age, experience and background of the individ- ual. ' i- First row: 0. E. Xvutts, W. F. Cillllllelli W. N. Pusey, A. M. Kreiclel, R. G. Delozier, Ch. Match. S. F. Worley, G. Hilliard, C. W. Nvaller, T. McKinney. D. N. Lmnore .... Second row: R. L.. Pierce. A. J. Antunes, R. C. Dickinson. R. E. Iverson, E. C. Castro. .I. C. Collis, J. H. Jones, G. J. Vzllek. R. G. Boone, J. P. Neilfy, H. Loyd, G. DI. Horton. - First row: J. H. Gray, R. J. Lflllgllir-iz. J. D. smut. N. C. FUQICF. G. R. Slmwver, F. L. smith, .l. D. Reppen, R. L. Lncke. R. R. Fleck, J. XV. GUODQI' .... Second 1-ow:'R. D. Peunie. D. C. Pullu, G. H. Mc'- Lillllrlllill, D. R. Mans. D. Spnlm. 'l'. W. Steele, P. W. Butcher. R- C. Siarr, W. L. Wvllffflellls E. R. He 'l9TSl7lln E. VV. Shen . . . Third row: B. R. Rieger, S. A. Chatt- IQYV C. D. Pollock, R. M. Paulus. R. S. Frame. J. E. Kei-sey, J. 'l'. Hoses: W. A. Fi-ye, A. E. Pink- lmm. Jr.. S. E. Crossntt. E. M- Goslry, J. H. Gillespie, J. M- Heck. The lun s of WI Dn nsxon gmt don n to It lvlrst ron C l Roberts, C X onng, IJ R N olt, C D Vme, J L Degenna, J WV De une, D NS Dolan NV H John son, 5 H Rothstein G S Hui , 1 R Reltenlucll C R 'ilmfer ieL0nd1'0w L 1 Xvest, Ir, XV Il Man, V Ii ML Cn-thv J R Muhev, Jr IV I Kline I J Delanew E Lnncus I-I N 1-Iunslcker, R E Hull, R -X Pinson, J Muulvnburg, R lk xc-ks, F K Stun es First ron R C Oshrmw, Lf I f Arthur, P F Hnrlew Sl lr1u..1.,n md H0-up nn tlu N0 1 Fnglnc Room . ': . E. ,' '. 1 - Y . . 7 ' . 4. Lil- ' . 7. : ' ' . . - 'I 1 Y. 1 1 1 ' .- '. . ,' , . . z - ko R. . ' : , . . S - . . . . . - ': . . - 1 1 1 1 -', 1 -41 . H. ' . . : . H -.- .. ,f . I Jr., .If J. Zonkn. ' s ': . 1. -.' Jr., . . . E. . . - fr' . . V - , ' I I .H . DIIIO HE ELECTRIC DIVISION comprised of 114 men, maintains and repairs all the electrical equipment on board ship, except radio and electronic devices. The complement consists of three oiiicers and lll enlisted men. A LTJG, the division officer, is responsible for administration and morale. An ensign, the junior division oflicer, directs the divisional training program which is a decided asset to men desiring to be advanced in rating. A chief warrant electrician, the station officer, who supervises all electrical maintenance and repair and retains a machinery history of repair, alteration, operating hours and tests of the various electrical equipment. The enlisted structure of the division is broken down into five components or gangs. Gang one, the lighting shop and boats and batteries, takes care of illumination of the ship, running and anchor lights, signal and searchlights, batteries used in connection with power boats, aircraft, radio equipment and auxiliary power supply. Gang two, general power and ventilation, repairs and keeps in op- eration all electric power machinery and induced ventilation. Gang three, aviation and ordnance, handles maintenance of bomb and airplane elevators and motors used for remote control of the ship's armament. Gang four, interior communication, is the largest and most versatile gang. It keeps in service gyroscopic cornpasses, motion picture projectors, automatic telephones, public address systems and all the electric and soundpowered control and com- munication systems essential to operate the ship. Gang Eve, distri- bution, maintains the source and distribution of electric power. The ship's electric plant consists of eight 1250 KW. turbo generators and two 850 K.W. diesel generator auxiliaries for use in case of failure of the normal supply. The generators develop 440 volts A.C., which, by means of transformers, is stepped down to 110 volts used in supplementary power installations. Each gang is headed by a chief petty officer who is cognizant of the men and material in his particular gang. He is assisted by elec- trician's mates who range in rating from first class petty ofhcer to apprentice electrician's mates, designated as strikers with the rating of fireman. The electrical division is a close knit, highly skilled group with close liaison between oflicers and enlisted men. In the modern Navy, it is perhaps the most important section of the ship's complement. Only the electricians delve into every nook and cranny to repair and service equipment vital to the life of the ship and to keep her at all times in a state of operational readiness. First row: C. F. Palmer, W. H. Cornelison, C. R. McDonald, Ens. G. H. Davis, Lt.fJGy M. H. Ln Borie, Ch.Elec. E. Warren, J. H. Pusey, W. A. Ronson, R. W. Butts, L. C. Cullison. . . . Second row: T. E. Thornton, V. L. Pnl- lig. C. H. Kingshurg, A. T. Grav- nlls, XV. L. Sears, A. C. Slmckel- ford, C. S. McCully, A. Rolmno- vxeh, A. C. Ryle, NV. J. Puskas. Fu-st l'0lV F G Boeltcr, H R 0lS0ll, R J Grnssnrnm, H E Somllke, Il XV Doernlmcll, R C inmllew, XV L Marv, R R I-Ior ness R E Honbler Secnnul ron A J XVIntlou,D E Green, XV M Bennett, C A lxulnfllll, A V lnWln, Jr, TV L Oulu., R I McMullen VVnl Cr:-muon, lr. A W Clfllillll-.ln C L Brown L now J Il Fowler, R E Bc-my, A W Holland, G P Del Priore- '1' P Lens. L It Jenner, WV f' Drum.. I' M R-xv, R I' Mc- G 9b0l'. C L Cruz, I B Arnnl len, C R Oler FF, -. 4.- . 5. . .-. l - ': . . ' v 4 , , if i 'i , ' .' i. i T. .' J. Dole. w. P. sweaff . . . 'rxiii-ti . . , 1 , I VI u - u n n lo I' 4 . . . , . L. ,- l l l Time out to tix the projector First row V Mxsner, Jr, B A First row: J. M. Powers. A. L. Tnlfou, F. E. Cllivingtnn, l'. Mur- giuttn, P. F. Dalton, L. A. Booz- er. R. U. Moreno, A. I. Angarole, F. .I. Kruse .... Second row: L. P. Piunult, D. C. Carter. M. J. Dnnnllue, D. D. Never, J. E. Al- bertson, E. Hoyle, D. G. Heniley, F. S. Russo, T. V. Snizzn-ny, F. S. Robertson, Jr., L. E. Drake. . . . Third row: R. L. Hodges, 'l'. S. Fleming, J. N. Russell, D. P. liable, J. I. Parcel, J. T. Munsell. F. D. Cobb, R. L. Lambert, R. J. Kunes, S. F. McGregor. Pellonsln, D A XV1ltse, R L First row: C. IJ. MCGur4l!'v F. JI. Miklnsll. P. G. Gilbert, E. I. Bnwshier, L. F. Spear, H. II. Rnsniek. R. J. llollzick, G. F Goo:-slry, G. N. Selmenllzlrllt, E. 0 Lannns. ll. F. Ruth. P. T. Mirzllxli H. l'll:lneuf .... Second row: H 'l'. Perry. L. 'I'. Jennings, ll. Il. f :lv 'lli'unw Il 1l 'l'holnN0n 'I' . - 1 . v - 1 . lr . Ilnrnhart. I. KV. llnsllnneli. L. V Hyun, l'. F. Norton, S. DIerxl. 71 yy yy H rw VI ,ky frrf, 363. ,QM A. A ,.:if4'w ., F54 V152 atgy t B DIVI I0 t HE PRIMARY DUTIES of B division is the generating of steam to operate the main propulsion plant and all other machinery aboard ship. In conjunction with this the division has the responsibility of operation, maintenance and repair of all boilers and associated auxiliary machinery. While the ship is underway at sea the per- sonnel within the division is engaged in watch standing in the Hrerooms. This involves duties such as lighting off and securing burners, adjusting burner combinations and maintaining proper water levels so that the correct steam supply is always available to meet the demands of any speed changes that may be ordered for the main engines. While the ship is not in an underway status all hands are engaged in upkeep and repair of their respective machinery. B Division also is entrusted with the duty of operating the oil laboratory. The personnel attached to the laboratory has the task of fueling ship, transferring oil to and from the many tanks aboard ship and keeping the ship properly ballasted and trimmed. In addition to this the laboratory makes chemical analysis of all boiler water and water to be used in the boilers. From these analyses is determined the correct treatment which is to be given the water and it is so treated to prevent any detrimental reaction to the boilers. A third major duty of the division is the distilling of sea water to make fresh water for consumption aboard ship and for boiler feed water. This is done with evaporators. It is of utmost impor- tance that these evaporators are constantly operated and maintained in the proper condition to avoid impurities in the water that may affect the health of all hands aboard ship. In order that the above duties may be executed without delay and casualties, it is necessary to always maintain a high degree of skill and dexterity within the division. To accomplish these tasks, B division has a group of highly trained men dedicated to the safe, efhcient and expedient operation of the ship so that this ship shall always be ready for any occasion that may arise. r First ruw: C. A. Christiansen. S. A. De Groff, S. N. Iielnp, J. Il. Rowell, Ens. R. R. Rogers, Lt. IJGI KV. R. Christensen, R. C. Selby, M. E. Byers, J. Kurtz, F. E. B1-oyzdon. . . . Seeunil row: W. F. McClusky. E. L. Knolhoif. R. E. Stasznk, F. R. Steinbach, C. J. Conley, R. C. Voyles, V. J. Kel- ly, A. L. Hartley, W. T. Fore- man, K. J. Boggs, W. L. Morris, '1'. E. Adams, M. Distefano. First ron T VV Long, H WI Gund iker, G C Meneillw, R M Belcher, R F Goodwill 1' S Line, V E West, M C Wolters. N Coe. I D Joslin, C I4 Qellrsu en Second ron G L Hunt H L Grlihn, C D Tripp, WI E Wallace, G M Plnllips, B G Grant. B F Snuih, Jr, J I llrumiieltl, L W Slfnt, C B Payne, J Delearn Thu-fl R J Etclnson, C C Lee, 'I' H Cuneron R K Williams, C A hlxthenner, Jr, T J Roscioli P E Porter, R W Ivx-ight, A E Cl lrncm ki. l X Liddell ' .' ': . . , . i . : . . I ' .Q I . . 1 . 4. I I ' . . - 1- ' .' . row: W. i-I: Sulmrn: Davis, - , . ,. - '- .f I . I I b 1 1 - 1 l First row: M. F. Ulmlieux, ll. C. Hcifron, R. WY. Mason .... Seu- onql row: XV. E. 'll-rlrellillgp. D. A. Hnrlnon, J. C. Sutton. l'. A. Czuv- izznrn, E. A. HoIl'nmn. S. XV. fix-g.- ily, H. F. Mogun, .l. ll. Edwzlrcls, A. 'l'nppefo, ll. I. l.:lnmn, KV. P. lionnrslii, R. F. llnrcikowski. . . . Tllird row: C. I.. Burton, F. E. Vennblv, Jr.. D. Mnlllzlreila, S. Mivkings, D. XV. lirnezrer, I. .l. Swan-tl. F. I.. Ljlllvi, C. WV. Jones. S. C. Donxon. R. ll. Taylor. XV. E. Miller, R. L. Tllolnllson. First row: '1'. R. M01-shall, R. F. Xcmnieh, M. C. Arnold, Jr., R. XV. Bess, XV. J. Hnrner, C. L. Lewis, J. F. Mixon, R. D. Heallll. R. L. XVilsun .... Second row: H. Il. Donglnnnn, XV. H. Mowers, XV. G. Clark. R. A. Mundy. S. L. Beane, P. E. Hale. 'l'. E. Dong'- lnss, S. E. De Lamp, R. C. Find- lay, T. J. Rnlfs. First 1-ow: C. XV. Deal, L. li. llc- Lean, D. J. Cave, H. E. Dilla- hnnt, J. HolnleS, Sir., P. B. De- mzlrt, XV. Brown, XY. J. Dziok. G. T. Iiolllnge, J. A. Hoot, 'I'. A. Mntlleny .... Second row: R. .l. Heiier, R. li. Holsclnw, Jr., C. M. Gress, F. C. Linthicum, D. J. Hover, C. ll. Lybrnnil, J. R. Kobis. E. D. Boyden, 'l'. Irvine, LIC. Burgess, W. B. A ntell- Mcmhors of Il Division in the -IB INIWUI' l'UU l .l ER ll HE LARGEST WARSHIP in the world, with more electronics equrpmenr than any other 1n the US Navy demands ft hrghly skrlled, techmcally framed organrzauon to marntarn, adjust and repair rts electronrc brarns Such responsrbrlrty falls to the Electronrcs Repnrr Drvrsron, a trghtly knrt unrt of three offrcers and 77 enlrsted men whose un offrcral motto IS The drfncult we do rmmedlately The rmpossrble takes a lrttle longer Comprrsed of three reparr groups, the smoothly efhcrent tech nrcrans are concerned with radar mstallatron and repalr radro com munrcatrons and gunnery radar frre control But to break down a multr skllled group of electromcs technrcrans rnto three statrc groups 15 unfarr, for each IS well versed rn all frelds because of an IUECDSIVC 42 week Navy school of electronrcs at Great Lakes, Illrnols or Treasure Island Calrfornra from whrch all have graduated Ad vanced schoolmg rn the vagarres of electronrcs has been the lot of many more of the drvxsron No longer a Navy of wooden shlps the Fleet to day depends more than ever upon the servrces of electronrcs techmcrans to marntarn IIIO in combat readiness the diversified equipment needed to point guns, track planes and gurde ships through the murkrest of weather Call rt 1 push button Navy rf you wrll but outstandmg men are needed to push those buttons and reparr them qurckly when OCCHSIOH demands A chref electronrcs technrcran rs the enlrsted head of the drvrsron, assrsted by three hrst class electronrcs men, each rn charge of a suborclrnare drvrsron Because of the abundance of rated men rn the unrt, there prevarls a feelrng of rndrvrdual specralrzatron not usually found rn other drvrsrons aboard a shrp For, only rn elec tronrcs, do the rdrosyncracres of the unrverse manrfest themselves so frequently callrng upon the technlcran to apply to a problem a knowledge not found IH books Responsrble to the Engrneerrng Department the drvrsron how ever servrces equrpment for the Operatrons and Gunnery oflices as we A small versatrle group, the Electronrcs Reparr Drvrsxon has about 1tself a compactness that makes for eflicrency C44 First ron J L Broun, D G Junsln, R S Owens, J S Bax ter Second run R G Kelis, WI C Ixumndrmxs, J M lxhmko, C F Pfelifer, Lt CJGJ C A An clreus, CHRELE L M Converse, R E Sins, L 0 Rows, J Q Swlfi, E A B1-unmn Tlurd ron R R Ll1VIxu'k,V E Hnpkn, R L Lvmuu, H L George, I L Patterson, N P Fuunce, 1 Veltl mmm, B M 0'NcnI, T S Muer Lhlllllll-, stormu reqlnrlg IIIIIIY lnnnls N THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT most of the divisions can point to one major work That is not the case w1th the A Drvrsxon In thrs division many rates are requlred to do the dlECI6I1E type of work which occurs in da1ly routme Three ratings are found takmg care of all of the auxiliary equipment and mak1ng repairs The rates found are Machinist Mates, Englneman and Mach1nery Re parrman Although each man has been instructed and trained for one specrfic type of work that does not mean he is not capable of being used in other jobs The D1v1s1on Officer LTJG Donald H Beu USN 15 aided by his junior D1v1s1on Officer ENS C R Pelley USN Besides these officers one other helps to lead the d1v1s1on He is CHMACH Clarence Jones, USN who serves as Division Station Officer These officers supervise all work done rn the d1v1s1on and are available at all times for the personal and business help of the men under them Of the eighty live men which compose the A D1v1s1on they are divided into seven groups The number one group has all hydraulic equipment to mamtarn, as the airplane elevators steering engines and deck machinery Th1s group IS under the drrection of Chiefs C S Brown, USN, and D N McCutchenson USN The group consists of all machinist mate ratings and their strikers The Machine Shop is the second group and 1S led by J S Bakanas MRl USN Thxs group has both MM and MR ratrngs and strikers to repair and replace the parts used to keep the ship in running order Workrng with the Machine Shop is still one other rate and that is lnstrumentman He repatrs office machmery throughout the shrp In charge of the Arr COI1d1E10l.'l1Hg and Refrlgeration gang which 1S group three 15 Chiefs E C Cable USN, and J A Richards, USN This group maintarns and repairs all an: conditioning and refrigera tion units on board The men with the Enmeman ratings are all found rn the four group which cares for all d1esel engrnes aboard Besxdes the eleven engines found in the boats they also have two Emergency Generators to maintain Chrefs 1 T Lacy, USN, and A L Fenaes, USN, are rn charge of thrs group Group five has the auxlliary machlnery spaces and IS under the leadership of Chlef J A McCann USN This gang has all hrgh medium and low pressure air compressors to maintain Laundry Galley Machrnety and Steam Heat Systems compose the sixth group The group under the direction of I F Riggs MMI USN, maintains everythrng mentioned rn their group name The seventh group takes care of all paper work rn the division, as muster 11st, watch lists, traimng work 1n the progress of enlxsted men and all d1v1s1on reports This group IS considered the Admin lstratrve group and 15 under the direction of Enslgn Pelley who serves as D1v1s1on Traming Officer Ensign Pelley USN, 15 assisted by Chief O Plecker USN lurst ron NX F Gxllland Nl H nron, G R Sch refer, E I Niles, 0 Plecker, H L Mehl seen If N Fruntuln, XV 1 ond 1-on K H 1Iorz'm, J 1 Richard Jr, C Q Browvny L! KJGI D H Beu, CXVO C Jones' I T Lacy, D R Mt'Cutclle0n I F McCann, F Cnble, A I Fen les Tlnirtl rnu J Pxlnu ski 11 Losko, P Suiatek Ir C Ilicllnu, I J Diolloy, R J 'Mulholland R D Pltterson, B L Ewerllart, R E Botlxuner I B Lancaster, W T Bundy Il J 'l'rell'l, C H Courtnew First ron N I Lhnmpnon C ll Nielmson, VV S 0st, I Slmrhng.. R A Iinowt ll G Grliliths C Drmolf, M ll Tuck Second ron H L Helton B lx Hiller J S Fowler Jr, I R llovle, M I! 01,don, 0 Qu nrh -s, NV Pnr: mek, 0 E Div, A L Mnrrlw li Nicll0lu,F I 'I'r0lI1 I S Jllfl I llurd ron f W fum. D Il Smith H B Preston R S Slum me, I L Pettit T' lt flllffy I lf' Riggs, R I Pun 'I' f 'lnrlm. R Robertson 11 N Ilnrtnumf 1 S Awer . . . , . . , , - - . . , , . . . . - ' , I , ' 7: w . . ,, ,, . .. . . . . - . . . , . , 1 , . . . , - . ' . . , . , , , . , . .- ': '. 4. . A - : . . : - . 1. . .4 ' l . . . - . 1 Y 1 , . . . . , Brutsuluer, R. I. Stare. . . . Sec- 'I - - L 1 1 r 1 - - 4. f .- 2 . 1- , '., A . T - .4 ' n 1 'I , , . . : ' . . ' . . , l. 1 . 1 - Q 1 1 ' ' ': '. r. ' : ' , . . r : . . '. .' . . ' ' '. - 1 . , . I --1 a ': . . 1 , . '. r ' f , . . . l , 1, - - - - if f . . . ' ' ' ': i. . . 3 ', .A . , w, , ,.. '. ' . . . . , - 3' . . . . : nw . -. . t' y l p A . M . ,M I- First row: J. A. Phillips, R. E. Fudge, G. V. Cieale, NV. C. Anni- bnl .... Second row: 0. A. Di Michele, T. E. Hoesli, E. J. Froluu, Jr. Various activities in the ship's Machine Shop A Division personnel in the Aft. Auxiliary roolu Dlllll HE ROGER DIVISION, one of the six comprising the Engineering Department, is the Ship's repair division. Three specialist ratings, namely Metalsmiths, Pipelitters, and Damage Controlmen, fall ex- clusively within this division and additionally assigned are all Engineering Department yeomen. Constantly occupied with the endless flow of requests for repair work of every nature, the R Division maintains three shops. ln the Shipfitter Shop are the metalsmiths, and pipel-itters. Specialists in their field, the metalsmiths take care of all shipboard welding, cutting, brazing, sheetmetal layout, and structural metal work, while the Pipefitters find their time more than adequately occupied in maintaining all piping and plumbing fixtures. The Carpenters, who are Damage Controlmen by rate, operate the second of the three shops Their greatest concern is the upkeep of the CORAL SEAS many small boats When the Ship leaves port there is always boat repair work to be accomplished Replacing planking and boat beading is a daily occurrence In addition the carpenters must handle the stream of requests to manufacture all types of wooden articles for use about the ship The last shop, and perhaps the one having the greater variety of responsibilities, is the CO2 Transfer Shop. As the name implies, all portable CO2 fire extinguishers are refilled in this shop. This is but one of the functions of the DC Gang. They have the entire firemain to repair, test, and maintain, along with the high capacity fog foam system, hangar sprinkling systems, and all other fire ight- ing equipment installed. The ship's watertight integrity is the direct responsibility of the Damage Control Gang, and in this connection they must maintain and repair all watertight doors, hatches, and scuttles, air test all watertight compartments, repair, inspect, and clean all ventilation systems, and keep a constant check on the operating condition of all fittings. Regardless of his rate or the shop 1n which he works each man in the R Division is considered an expert in the Held of Damage Control Consequently, these are the men who make up the main strength of our Fire Parties, Fire and Rescue Parties, and Repair Parties At General Quarters you will find them scattered through out the ship standing ready to take prompt and efficient action to quickly effect any required emergency repairs First row J E Bundy, D D B-lssen D A Orhmlo F S Cos tn, E C Lnuglxery Ens A L Jenks T T Nvooten, L M Shea G Sortwell Jr M II Burch J M Pnuhc Second row E P xvlllldllls V S B11-betta J J Rothwell W H Rothwell E Danielson, Jr J D Alexander IV Sol-olouskx B C McKee, J P Burns, WV L l-Izunxum, R A Freflrxckson, D Wxsnlewvskx Fu-st row J J Steplntns R R D Drunp M K Drecllsler Il H Sellner W E Buehler, A G Cllrlstrlnsell, J A Ventrlglln, J V Qlnnn llri J Sllxll Second rmw D I' Holmquxst, W Sclmonm ll er P R Bnszlmu, A M nrcoux XV 'I' Bristow G Xvlllett R J Irentuce A Wlllxnllxsoll, P D1 Il'u'Q,p C D lVert 3 . - . .. H . . . . . . 1 ' - . 1 , . . 1 1 1 . S- 1 . . , . . . ',', . . . . 1 1 1 y 1, 1 4 4 1 1 ' , . . . 4 , 1 . - ' , . . 1 1 . . .,. . . .' , . ' 'S , . . . - ' , : . .U ' , . Lnvcr, H. R. Pcrklns, E. M. Seen, . . , . . , . . , . . . . . ' , . . ' : .'. . . ': . 44. . S. 1 i , . . z . ' R. . 5 .', . . -.4 ', R. . , . . - , . D. - - r 1 1 1 'i ry 4 4 Q , ll.. First row: D. F. Ross, R. T. Fairweather, G. E. Loyenr, J. A. Price, Ch.C:n-11. E. Vedrnni, H. M. Kolrlruri, E. C. Gregory, E. E. Kemerer, R. R. Cipriani, H. Jen- kins, Jr., K. W. Jordan .... Second 1-luv: C. E. Gross, G. XV. Vvebber, Jr., VV. A. Glog, DI. K. Reid, T. C. Pillars, W. A. Vole- nee, C. A. Slmda, P. Lucas, H. E. Reid, L. F. Hollister. Kvorking in the shipfitters shop Another scene in R Divisi0n's shiptltters shop DIIIO ff 77 DIVISION is the hospital division aboard ship. It is com- posed of the officers of the Medical Corps, the Medical Service Corps, the men of the Hospital Corps and the medical department strikers. The functions of the Medical Department are obvious, namely to care for the sick and the injured aboard ship. The Hospital Corps motto is, To keep as many men, at as many guns, as many days as possible. This it' accomplished not only by caring for the sick and injured, but also by maintaining constant vigilance over all sanitation facilities and activities, by supervising many training activities, and by practicing preventive medicine on a grand scale. The main sickbay is fully equipped and staffed to handle any routine or emergency situation which may arise. The officer allowance provides for a flight surgeon as Senior Medical Officer, two additional Medical Officers and an Administra- tive Officer. The enlisted allowance provides for 21 men including the technical ratings of pharmacy technician, laboratory technician, x-ray techni- cian, operating room technician, embalming technician, physical therapy technician, and aviation medicine technician, as well as general service corpsmen. First row: D. F. Vessey, E. L. Smallwood, J. C. Tllolnpson, P. L. Leiplnlrt, C. H. Carter, E. D. Schwartz, W. G. Gill, E. Escobur, H. K. Glussett .... Second row: D. P. Zarifis, E. J. Bove, W. E. Newlin, R. Stnhlill, C. DI. Looluis, NV. E. Howard, F. D. Merret, J. C. Emken, C. Spencer. ' xl Q- 'Fwn scenes nf the ship's Sick Buy .fi-X DlV HE coMM1ss1oN1NG of the U.S.S. CORAL SEA QCVB-435 on 1 October 1947 marked the establishment of one of the Hrst dental Fraleigh, CDCD, USN, although handicapped by an extremely large , D ISIO I departments to be activated on a capital ship since the Congress of the United States made Dentistry an autonomous department of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery of the U.S. Navy. In keeping with the tradition of the Navy to protect the health of her men, and as an essential component of the world's largest man-of-war, no expense nor effort was spared to provide for the best in dental care. Eight air-conditioned compartments, including four complete ofiices outfitted with the best dental equipment made, were dedicated to this purpose. This Department was originally placed in commission by Com- mander Clyde I.. Martin, CDCD, USN, who served aboard the U.S.S. CORAL SEA QCVB-431 from 1 October 1947 to 1 February 1950. The present Dental Department headed by Commander Claud M. work load caused by the simultaneous expansion of the Navy and the lowering of dental requirements for enlistment together with the shortage of trained dental personnel, is doing its utmost to give efficient and courteous care to the crew. Commander Claud M. Fraleigh, CDCJ, USN capably assisted by Lieutenant David V. Castner, CDCJ, USN and Lieutenant Junior Grade Walter J. Krumbeck, CDCQ, USN together with Robert B. Hanselman, Dental Technician Chief, USN, james T. Mathis, Dental Technician Second, USN, Gaither M. jones, Dental Technician Third, USN, William A. Waters, Dental Technician Third, USN, Donald E. Yost, Dentalrnan, USN, Edward T. Kuntz, Seaman Ap- prentice, USN, and Charles F. Frey, Seaman Apprentice, USN, is sparing no effort to protect the dental health of the men of this great ship. First row: WV. A. Waters, R. B. Hanselman, Lt.lJGJ W. J. Krum- beck, CDR C. M. Frnleigh, Lt. David Cnstner, J. T. Mathis .... Second row: E. T. Kuntz, C. F. Frey, G. M. Jones, Donald Yost. XV' K S' in tl e De tnl Lalnori to 3 ..1 tr in I n 3. I.. D, ,L 0 MEET the many varred demands of the sh1p for spare parts, Su plxes, and pay, IS the job of the S l Dxvrslon, ably led by Major J E PIEKLIK USA Bestdes actlng as S 1 Drvrsron Officer, Major Prekhk also serves as General Stores Officer superv1s1ng the opera tron of that sectron of the Supply Department handlmg GSK and Spare Parts rtems The magnrtude of the lob performed by the General Stores Group can best be rmagxned when rt IS understood that they operate twenty seven U75 storerooms stocked wrth some 9 700 drfferent rtems Besrdes 1ssu1ng artrcles necessary to the shrp s operanon, rt rs the responsrbrhty of the group to reqursmon, recerpt for, store, and mamtam the money accounts for, all these rtems, a Job calhng for close cooperatron from all hands 1n the group Another of the three sectrons comprrsmg S 1 Drvxsron, rs the Fmancral Sectlon headed by Ensrgn J RABINOWITZ SC USN Mamtenance of the more than 3 OOO pay records carrled aboard the CORAL SEA 1S only one of the many problems faced by the D bursrng Office It handles each man s allotments and tnsurance pays lum semr monthly and xn forelgn waters handles the Hnancral trans actxons of the shrp As the shrp proceeds from port to port, xt rs tlus office whrch provldes the correct currency to be used ashore The Avxatron Stores Olhcer, CHPCIK Reynolds heads the other sectlon of the S 1 Dtvrsron The problems and functxons of the Av1at1on Stores Group are srmxlar to those of the General Stores Sectron, and qurte obv1ously are just as rmportant to the operatron of the shtp Wrthout arrplanes rn the arr the shxp would not per form rts functron, and wrthout the Avlatron Stores Group provrdmg the many necessary supplies and spare parts arrplanes could not long be kept rn the arr S 1 Drvrsxon prrdes rrself on xts conduct, personal appearance, and degree of eflicrency All of these pomts have been attarned to a large degree through the example set by the plank owners rn the D1v1s1on ALEXANDER B 1 K2 CALABRO A DK2 COLLIER H J AKAN coss w E K GRAGE P J K LIPS F v K MUDDLEBROOKS M L K PAKSI E SKSN SIMS 11 D SKSN First ron J A McDonald lx L St John, T A Iohnston XV Z Stefan 0 J Poslun R Vina XV Bukowski, D VV Fit, I 1' Bur brlllge, E R Gurgmnus Second ron M L Mnldlcbroolas S P Rice, Jr, F V Laps P XV VV llker Capt USA J D Pxela lil. Ilns J Ilnlunowltz WV D Goodman, B I Alewmncler KV 0 NVo,wlnn, Jr, S R Rhodes F R KVLbcr Tlurd row L P Collins E L Krexs C A Et tmg,er, P Grange, Jr T S Ack erson E Palnn, A G Smith, E 11 '11-rbley S R MeRevnolds XV E Coss Fu-st ron E I3 Costello Tllnillrn WV F Ilnrvsewicz XY L 1Vlnte A C Count? Jr D VV M url ne K 0 C11-r H G Fwher J I De Gnso, A Clluhro Second row D C Crook D E Mulnoncv D P Hennessy, H J Collier L J Xvwntics S Cole mm N Gngllo R D Suns J S Stlrkev, H I-I Barker R W Snnllers 'I' F Plttln un Tlnrel row J A Pxglmro I A Hush our L A C11 xrlew P WV Ecken rode P T' Murray H E Putter son C P M0r1n R N Carroll I WI Blrnhnrt C ll Willlqlllr K S . - . . . . . 1 , I - . . . . . . 7 ' . ' ' ' ' H U - I . - - - 4 .. Y, - - . I i . - - . - 7 - , . .-.s.-L.L.L-.-. s - , - , . ..,,,.,L.,... L... . --... J , , , . . ..,...,.,,.. ....,..,L- wi . , . , , , - .......,..,.. S 5 ' -, d - - ' ' , , . . ..........,.. S 3 , , . . .........,... -.,..-L.-r--.-r S 5 . , . . - ,,.t L s 5 , . .......,............... ...,-.-... , . . .............,..... -.. ..... .. l ' . ': . . , '. . . . . . , . . 4 , c u - 1 1 1 1 ' , 'l - Q . A- V 1 D 4- Q 1 fu n u s ': . . ' ' , . . . . . , . . z ' , . . . . . 1 . ' '- ', 1 . . ' ' ' , . . . . . . , . . . . . y . . , . . ' 1 - . 4 - 4 oy n I ' n 'r I . . '- Wy' l . , . . . 1 ' . ': . 1. , D- A ' , . . , .' ' y '. . , . . ' , ., 1 . - : c , . . . , . . . , . .. - . z . . . . V. 4 - . . . , . . 5 , 4 . . .'.'.' - ' I I I I .v . 'fy ' z , . , . . V V - - : ' , . . ' 1 - - . , . . : . . . . ': . . : ' 1 1- - -' ' . , 4 - - , . A . . , , . . D o lu 1 I , . . . , - - 1 . . - . : . - - ' '- Supply Depin-hnent Ollivers Provismlnng the ship netivntw All0fll9l' view' 01 llrmnisioniug' - DIVI I0 I-IE S-2 DIVISION of the Supply Department is a large and im- portant part of the ship's organization. Under the guidance of Lt. C. W. Ireland, assisted by CHPCLK A. F. Allen, USN, the S-2 men comprising the division perform the tasks of dishing out those juicy steaks which plays an important part in maintaining the high morale of the men on the USS CORAL SEA. It is divided into four sections briefly described as follows: The preparation section is headed by Chief Commissaryman, J. R. Leach and is directly responsible for food preparation. He is ably assisted by Chief Commissaryman, W. C. Aldrich, better known as Cigar or Eagle Eye . If you eat in the Forward Messing Spaces Aldrich is sure to scrutinize your ration to see that it is palatable and wholesome. The Chief Commissaryman are assisted by the Galley, Bake shop, and Butcher Shop Watch Captains. These are namely: Canary Riter, CS1g Nations, CSI, Wright, CSI, Ketz, CSI, Townsend, C813 Martinelli, CS2g Sires, CS2g Fochler, CS2g Dicks, CS5g and Irish Morello, CS5. Don't ask them for any- thing, they've never been hungry since they started striking. In case anyone is wondering, Krajkoski, SN, is assigned to the After Butcher Shop in addition to being First Mare on Commander Stanley's, USS CORAL SEA JR. The Serving Section is headed by the BMC Cassell, and BTI Ryan. This section is directly responsible to insure that your messing facilities and spaces are clean and sanitary. They are assisted by numerous Mess Deck MAA'S who see that the job is well done. Don't try to drag the chow lines on them. The latest in the serving section is the Cream Dispenser but something pretty hush-hush is in the making at present. We expect the crew will eat on board, in preference to at home, on our return to the U.S. The stores Section is headed by Chief Commissaryman, Bennett. He is responsible that plenty of provisions are on hand for the preparation of these good wholesome meals we've been consuming in the past. Donit be too disgusted over provisioning ship days, there's a reason. Bennetts phone number under way is 285. He is assisted by Nelson, CSI, O'Conner, CSI, Barron, CSE, Bones McCann, SN, Bruen, CS2, and Speed Blandford, SN. The Records Section is headed by Bretz, CSI. He is responsible for all records of provisions received and expended. See him about that missing Coffee Mess chit. He is assisted by Richmond, SN. , .l.- First row: E. E. Fisher, Lt. C. W. Ireland, Comdr. S. D. Stanley. Jr., I-l. S. Cassell, R. XV. Burge- son. . . . Second row: J. H. Sim- mons, C. Weeks, W. 'l'. Gnlamn- gn, 0. P. Ryan, XV. K. Gntfor. First row: B. Gunter. G. 0. Gngne, D. M. 'l'ou'nscnd, R. E. Furthing, XV. R. Davis, E. Fer- ris, A. E. Gilberf, C. KV. Baver, Jr., C. S. Morello .... Second row: R. F. 0'C0nnol', VV. C. Riler, E. J. Ketz, R. H. Metcalfe. W. Aldrich, A. F. Allen, J. R. Lencll. F. M. Sires, J. R. Bretz. H. L. Zimmerman, J. C. Lyons, H. L. Cm-lm. . . . Tliirll row: E. E. Dc-nk, A. C. Alcorn, P. J. Como, IJ. E. Ransom, D. F. Atkins, A. J. Riclnnond, F. R. I-Irunnlkn, J. WV. Blandford, J. A. Foos, R. E. l-'utter-son. B. XV. McBride, A. A. lleck, A. R. Bonnmo, I-I. C. Trum- ble. ..- A! - ' 1 - I M Mm .-7 :fff'ffZQ V W,1L P-LM, ,M-iq ' Q W,'. , ,' X j Q 'g sm ' n.,,.,31-, ,,, ,, f7 ' .. H ' ' A .... D 4 ,,,, - L - g,......,--.af ' - f ,A Q , ,- We - i l 4 . , ,, Q T21 N 1 . ' Wy' J 3 .K 1 C .mi f'-.'6d.,'v' .GTV-: . f f .Q ' 4 4 fl ' H, 1. .pm . .P ' J -.., 1 , G W 'I X' 4 A I ff J k xy Fw ' ' A ' J' ' ' .xo ? ?' 4 . H 1, Y R , . .. , xx K A V A gjjm. ' . Q. i .QQ T . 1 . fl . , ,. wifi ? V J 9 , ' 1 A ' H .. 4 4A , N ,K V L - '1 ' 9 Q Gift LPI J' -1 ' f A 1 p' A 'L ,V , . 5- 4. M? - ,, 'J' x A' ' 1 Q3 , 1 L k F --,ig ., , gg. v A h A J Lg, R :I . , ff' , ff ' VH ,,,.w Q . . M-..-..-J X JA of ' f 4 W ' .l V --ffvvd' J we :f VZ' we fi JM. ' if W -L., W. we- if 'xv ':, is 'wff' S' MWW 5 ' 3,55 all I 'fkffvmy rffk 9 5 M ww WWW A f Rf . ., rw he W 10 '15 A f fx N-4 First row: F. T. Kaiser, J. J. Houck, C. D. Petty, M. NVolelmn- sky, D. J. 0 l'oule, R. E. Verille, R. J. lllose, A. Neumann, D. E. Becker, D. C. Craig, D. C. Me- Leun .... Second row: J. J. Reilly. G. Kendrick, w. J. Gart- land, G. WV. Rettig, A. G. Tyler, G. R. Boyer, C. R. Mnnnus, W. A. Futrell, G. Annszewski, A. Wieslllall, D. Wilson. . . . Tllirtl row: C. XV. Scholl, WV. L. Mc- Clure, C. E. Swuney, R. C. 01-mes, L. M. Horvnth, J. M. lVng- ner, F. L. Cussally, R. Amuml- son, L. Biltl, V- L- CYF1 D- E- Wytcherley. Fu-st row L E Bullard. R C Xvoods, J E C'lst, F Cobb,J B Finney, I 0 Gamble, A E Dm goin. J I Counillnn, Edu P'lf,e, V J Courtols Second 1-on Roht Miller, S F Jones, Jr, C L Craig, 1 J 0rl'lndo, L S Fennv, F E Tron, H J Krutscln D E Hoiflnnn, Jr, R J H011 nmn, T P Louie, C R Solvnx 0 A Peters Tlnrtl row R H Fun-ous, James Bowl, R J 1IeBrxde, J M Snmll, N J Mnr phy, 0 W Xunker, L S Maul llln, R D Nygnrd, I. F Parke, C A Grflnger, 0 M Alevlnsler Fu-st row C Dionne, A S0111 ern, H D Hutt, F F Krlurl, XV S Gould, E D Foster, R 1 Ilrown.WV H Gray, R G Butler, L DI'll'llgg'l R R H01-ness Second ron I E Coughlan, D D boxer. D L Slneppnrll R Cook, G L M whel., R E Amos. D Slvlck R D xv00lllllll'Vy Il Ifeuton, H C V'ul, I' L Henett J 4 Q J' ' F v M I 2' G i v i 2 A H ,fi VY T K A lr. . U '.'. . .:. V. K rv: ve 6 + V ' W 'Q ' W . '- 1. . . . . .L , .V Y WJ , .- ' ' - f . . . . . H ' : . f , N . mi M, If . - v .. - l . , ' N' 1 1 ...' ' , . . Q . ' ' ' ' . ' 3,44 ,kt fq fa, r H5 J . ' ' ' ' ' ' ' wit! 1 '5 A :ff J V A . ' .f ' - . L 5 ' ' Q . 1. T -'ive , ' I ' ' I ' ' ' ' if J ,. .D L ef 1 ' l . 1 . J. . X, I i, A .L..',1 vj' gt Xvn 3 M y v , .5 .ry K . ..Z 7: , , f f -J 1 1 u I .l 'r l , - ' - -L First l'0n J D Hensley, G II Lows, N Gnu, Jr, J R Nations, D A Nelson, A C Bennctt, J E Wlcinlm R WV G1 uboun G H Bmer, lx KV B1-uen, R J Sun klns, J G Arthur Su,on4l R 0 Penney, Ir, R WV lxlun, R J Fnchhr, R VV D nlblltrw, Jr, I' P Quu-k, J XV 0'H ure, I M Johnson, NV J Hlnke, I' M lumecl xk, C A Mnrtxnclh row: H: A1 Em-glc: Sinith, '. .M . ' ' n . l . 1 r: ' J . . , .' . . : ' 1. C. E. xxYI'ig'llt. - Cutting potnioes for French Frying Fried ,chicken on the wal' il . +3 DlVlSl0 I HE S-3 DIVISION of the Supply Department is a Service Division and plays a very large part in keeping the Morale of the ship high. LT C. W. IRELAND, SC, USN is the Subsistence Officer and is assisted by CI-IPCLK W. I. STINSON, S-3 Division Officer, who is better known as the Slave Driver . The Division has the Un- thankful job of operating three Ship's Stores, Clothing and Small Stores, Soda Fountain, Laundry, Cobbler Shop, Tailor Shop and two Barber Shops. The monthly business in the Ship's Stores is between thirty and forty thousand dollars. Almost half of this amount is accomplished in Ship's Store No. I operated by J. B. you Speak joe NOWELL, SH2, who sells everything from candy to watches. Ships Store No. I-A fif you can find itj is operated by G. T. When my Time is Up GRIFFIN SH5 and has 1 complete line of items normally sold within a Ship's Store. Ships Store No. 9 is operated by M. P. 'Dear john GOLD SH9 and specializes in Uniform Supplies for Officers and Chiefs. Clothing and Small Stores is managed by Chief Jax DOTSON CSC and has a monthly business of around fifteen thousand dollars. It may be truthfully said Jax expends every effort to keep the boys in blues. The Soda Fountain is operated by D. R. I Lost My Teeth DOLPH SH2 and three strikers. Everyone is aware of the excellent manner in which Gedunks are kept supplied. The Laundry has been operated by almost every Petty Officer within the Division. Presently, W. B. Old Faithful but better known as Field Day AYDELOTTE, SHI and O. A. Pop COOK, SHI along with their assistants are responsible for the cleanliness of your clothing. The Cobbler Shop operated by J. K. Big Deal MURPHY, SN, with the aid of V. J. ENGLERT, SA, have the responsibility of keeping your feet from Patting the ground. The Tailor Shop, under the management of J. T. Seaman's Friend O'NEII.L, SHI and his patternmakers keeps the rags in stitches and buttons on your breeches'. The Barber Shops are operated by L. A. Punchy' LEMIEUX SH2 who with nine additional 'Butchers' keep the hair trimmed. Hair cuts are on the house and 'No Tips can be accepted. Bulk Ships Stores are maintained by W. E. I ll Take A Chance GRIFFEE SK2. He and his striker A. L. 'Often Wrong' SHAW SKSN have the job of keeping the Sales Stores supplied with ma- terials. About S175 000.00 to 3200 000.00 stock of supplies are accounted for within Bulk Ship's Stores. Bulk C8rSS Stores is administered by E. H. I can Sleep Anywhere PERRY SKSN and comprise approximately 3150 000.00 stock of suppl'es. 0 BD1Vllsu HX! Bo N10-ldstel REWI G 1 Da R P t Ore R Eti :I S coml 0 I I X Kvlelutte W F St so C Dot 0 P Rove D F I J F K 'lSkY C E I I X F Cl attc ton R D S J Pillai In E J G e J H Eteh so Skele C R 9 N W0 CDNVud I'10Nc-I c e Eu-.le t B D No e I' H01 t G NV Ba Second P h C lu I J E YV go VV E G iifee X1 NI 611' oll F ll Pe y G B L 9 P G1 ull f' G fl' l , ' rl I I l l 1 E .. i. K , , : 7 , . .. 4 X X . 4 1 H -. , , ,, ,f , , , . 1 J if .. .. ' I ' V 7 I , i It u 7 i I y l L I ' -1 n 3 , ., ,, L 1 i Q I a 1 1 . V l an if I , I I-Il ,i l First: w: . . i i us, . '. l, rwn,I. '0 Q il, . 1. i- ly lizlms, V. Suppa, I. . vis, R. I- . e ers, J. J. skovich, B. I-- . r.....e rw: ELF. 1V:z-ren, C. .. Veaver, W. Il. ' 1 .I , . . in: n, . C. X v s n, XV. H. riem, XV. L. ,Q .' e, . . lrooks. . . :rs- 'N n . . . . Tllirtl row: . 1. in - V X ly. V. . 1 r , . . 'ly' Jn!'ry,i. . i.'l , 1. . ren, ,i . . i. ll. J. N. 1 . .. . , I' Oakes, R. A. Parker, D. Golden, ' I XV. J. Tllrllvr. l .J t 1. . lf .M ,1 1. M. ll '11 First row: D. K. Dah lu, V. R. X lore, .'. r,..'. ' i', Jr.. J. E. DI Cu , J. K. Murphy, Wi' V. S. 1 r . . . well. J. I.. 1 Sehn r, ' . I ln , . , Tk- q lnllll. . . . rtnv: A. L. ,- Shuw, C. . Le nnc, 'l'. f. Hol- nl , . 1. in , . . r v '.i..r.a..rr,.. M M -It-ntl z, M. . 1 1, Jr.. -. T. ri ln. , 1 ,I iz I , i. l l .l W1 ..- Tailor shop scene Vvox-king: in the laumh-3 First row: A. T. Kilhy, D. R. Caron, P. L. Goldsmith, L. R. Galloway, P. E. Carey, G. F. Mc- Dermott, J. D. Krueger, H. G. Ashbaugh, Jr., G. VV. Whaley, J. J. Reardon, T. E. Breedlove. . . . Second row: T. S. Bnrkes, G. E. Austin, G. M. Prillnman. First row: NV. D. Buiiey, J. B. Nowell, E. J. Ferland, L. A. Le Dlieux, E. V. Bayhylln, Jr., M. M. Pleasant, F. C. Priclgen, D. Chalnmcss. WV. D. Jackson, 'l'. Benjamin. - DIVISIO . 4 HE S-4 DIVISION consists of Stewards and Stewardsmen, who prepare and serve food for the Wardroom and Warrant Officers messes. The Division is divided into three parts. Swoopes, C. L., SDC is the leading chief and in charge of the division. Bowers, F. SDC is in charge of the Officers quarters and Constantino, A. SDC supervises the galley and all food preparation. Many of the men have been on the ship since the day of its commissioning. The plank owners include: Swoopes C. L., Joyner D. T., Baker C. L., Reed F., Webb W. C., Jones C. A., McCall E., Blocker S. D., Gar- land J. and Alston C. The Messes are noted for their good service and fine food. All the credit is due to the excellent performance of the S-4 Division. S-4 Division is proud to be Serving Aboard the U.S.S. CORAL SEA. Better than half of this group has been on board over two years, and consider duty in the Mediterranean to be Very Interesting. Fust row Flem Reed L Nor nul, Lt QJGJ J A Hart Jr W D 'l uley E Mcbull Second ron H S Wloore E Il Foster L Luther Jr W Romeo J P Purnsh L Smith J L Moss Fu-st row R Gulln ln Jr C L Baker L Lexus Jr 0 T Jov ner F Bowers A 0 Constant: no C L Suopes W Tate C ond ron E D Brlsc, R 'l Murph C A Iones C L Allen I D Blocker J Muller I-I xVlllt0 C NV Ellxvnrrls C L 1V'1tl.m-I L Mnttheus NV I Broun K Simmons 'D I , . - . . . , ., . . ': ' , . ': . . . . - ': . . 1 , 4. . - , . D , ., I . , . . 1 , F. , . . ' '. . ': . i ' r: , ., . . ' 1 . ' , ., . . , - y 4 ' , . . . .- , . . ' -.', . z , . Petersen, J. A. Henley. . . . Sec- ': ' . . ' . '. , . . . ..', . . , . . ' , . , . .' , . . '. , . . . ' . , . '1, . . . ' , I . ARI-HER AIR GROUP 1 ARRIR AIR GROUP SEVENTEEN was originally formed in New England near the end of World War II. Since its formation it has become very well traveled ' its pilots have Hown over both Atlantic and Pacific coasts European waters and the Caribbean Sea. From its original base in New England the Air Group moved westward to the shores of the Pacific at the Naval Air Station Alameda California. In 1946 it returned to New England being based at Quonset Point R. I: this was its home base for the next two years. Attached to the USS RANDOLPH during part of this period it visited the Mediterranean on the second post war cruise made in the area and two of its squadrons journeyed to Northern European waters while participating in the Midshipmens Cruise of 1947. ' During the year 1947 the Hrst jet aircraft to be assigned an operating squadron of the fleet were received by the first lighter- squadron of the group, Jet aircraft have since become a common sight in Air Group SEVENTEEN and at present the Hrst two Fighter squadrons Hy the Navys Banshee. The next year 1948 saw a reorganization of the Air Group with a fifth squadron being formed and the present designations as- signed. Three squadrons during the summer of this year again participated with the Midshipmen on their annual cruise this time in the Caribbean and Atlantic waters. Toward the end of the year and in the early months of 1949 the Group moved southward to its present home base at jacksonville Florida. Once settled at jacksonville and with its pilots enjoying Floridas balmy breezes its squadrons participated in spring maneuvers' and later in the year two squadrons boarded the USS MIDWAY for operations in the North Atlantic-Batiin Bay Area becoming mem- bers of the Royal Order of Blue Noses after crossing the Artic Circle. Next came Portrex which saw Air Group SEVENTEEN aboard the USS F. D. ROOSEVELT. Its pilots struck Vieques Island several times during the operation in attempts to drive the Aggressors from their foothold. Then after a short respite at jacksonville the Air Group became acquainted with the USS CORAL SEA during her shakedown cruise to Guantanamo Bay Cuba. In August 1950 the Group flew to Norfolk to renew their ac- quaintence with the CORAL SEA in preparation for the Mediter- ranean cruise. Its pilots night qualified flew practice air support missions and at last were ready for departure date. Since moving to jacksonville Air Group SEVENTEEN has been commanded by Commander Bruce S. Weber' Commander Weber was relieved by Commander 'William N. Leonard its present skipper in October 1950. This ends our history-but the record of our cruise is in this book and we re sure that youll hear much of Air Group SEVEN- TEN in times to come. Fxrst on P Kelele A F Spu ney Lt USMC M N John Lt CJGJ L G Bald n Lt A Bal-I e J CDRB S V! eber LCDR. P D C 1 er Lf CJGJ T G Heulerson Lt CJGJ F L Ma er YV 'I' B ooks G I' Rus Le'1ke M J BOUI'lSh3 R E on le R Sa nplu. B Combs P J C eame Gus ng 1 Jet pl mv. s I L it 1: , , , 3 2 s s 2 7 , s 5 7 1. , , 7 U 1, 9 , s 1 , 7 1 3 ! 7 s 7 a 1 s 7 7 , y J D Q 1' 1' ': . 1 r, . . r , . . . - son, . . . wi , . . cr, r., . . V , . . u v , . . . 1 , . . . i , . . 1' , . 4. - lettn. . . . Secolul row: P. S. . , . . . ' , . . T I r, G. . x ', . J. , . . r r. i . ' a ' 0MP0lH1 None Mea Azzxilliatrix Eff: ANY OF the great events of our lives, most of the clandestine affairs of mankind, and certainly all of the battle maneuvers of history have been affected by the night hours. The light of day may see the victorious commander accepting the surrender of the enemy, but the night has previously witnessed the anguish of indecision, the mass maneuvre for position, and the satisfaction in the knowledge of the well laid plan. The history of warfare is a history of darkness, for no sooner had man invented a weapon than he adopted it to the night. Naval Warfare is especially adaptable and many of our most brilliant engage- ments have been fought under the cloak of darkness, for there lies safety and the element of secret approach. The airplane is the newest of our modern weapons and early in the game, the barnstormers learned that daylight bombing was unacceptably hazardous in many situations, so the aviator looked toward the safety of the night. It would be impossible to set down here the seemingly unsurmountable 'obstacles that were met and conquered by military flyers in their mastery of the night sky. Let it be sufficient to say that World War II found our Navy prepared QUADRO to deliver co-ordinated aerial-surface attack by night. Many of our present carrier tactics were developed or improved during the heavy fighting in the far Pacific, and many of us remember well the sigh of relief, the relaxation of tense muscles, or the smile of a buddy's face as the voice came to us out of the darkness, Splash-one Bogey . ' ln the reorganization of the Navy that came in the immediate post wat years, Composite Squadron Four came into being as the night fighter squadron for the Atlantic Fleet. The development of tactics, training of pilots and crew, and adaption of certain Carrier based aircraft to night-all weather iiying were elements of its mis- sion to furnish night cover and attack for the Heet. This mission is accomplished through the detachments that are sent in each car- rier within all task groups in every United States Fleet, and today we rind night combat teams from Composite Squadron Four spread through out the world-from Korea to the Mediterranean. The oliicers and men of the Coral Sea Detachment of Composite Squadron Four are proud to represent their squadron and pleased to add it's motto- Nox Mea Auxilliatrix Est CNight- is our allyj- to those of Air Group Seventeen in this great ship on the winter cruise 1950151. l...l... .- l First rowv: C. M. Loilin, G. S. Barnes, A. L.. Hensley, R. C. Simpson, Eus. J. K. Xvulters- kircllen, Li. K. E. Shnfrxli, Lt. L. A. Clark, Ens. J. W. Brown, D. NV. Evenson, T. M. Coatsworth. . . . Second row: J. M. Frates, Jr., R. E. Grosskrueg- er, W. R. McDonald, W. E. Rub- erts, M. S. Ski-zypczak, R. C. Lnxnb. C. DI. Louern, E. L. Hill, J. V. llowvorth, R. E. Reid, R. E. Stillwell, J. L. Brindle, S. M. Pojedinec, G. BI. Stulll, J. W. Landrum, G. V. Melberg. View of the flight deck nt sun- down. -..-Q. C MPO ITE Q mo oMPos11'E SQUADRON TWELVE, the Atlantic Fleet's only AEW squadron, was evolved from the AEW unit of FAETULant. It was originally commissioned as VAW-2 in July, 1948 under the command of CDR Allen M. Shinn and was re-designated VC-12 in August, 1948. CDR. Shinn was relieved by CDR. C. F. Garrison, the present Commanding Officer, in September, 1949. Fromits home port at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, VC-12 sends detachments in the majority of Atlantic Fleet Carriers-from VCES to CVBs-that put to sea. The personnel of these detach- ments are trained to operate against both submarines and aircraft, andthe pilots are well qualified as day and night all-weather pilots. The enlisted men of VC-12, especially the crewmen, have re- sponsibilities far exceeding those ordinarily required of non-Com- missiond personnel of the Navy but have proved themselves entirely capable of assuming these responsibilities by the creditable discharge of all duties required of them. The VC-12 detachment in the CORAL SEA has 4 AD-SW air- craft 'and is composed of 7 officers and 31 enlisted men with LT. F. L. Thomas as Oflicer-in-Charge. To the personnel of this detach- ment, the majority of whom have spent the larger part of their time in the squadron on TAD to various carriers of the Atlantic Fleet, carrier life is by no means new. First row: R. llrewer, C. D. Steele, XV. G. Muff, ll. D. Down- ing, T. L. Anson, M. E. Rush, L. V. Shearer, R. P. Schneider, C. ll. Clement, XV. A. Lonergan, Jr., DI. C. Lombardo, V. T. Evans, F. 0. Palnulahl .... Set'- oml row: C. XV. Spicwak, M. J. Mayer, G. F. Johnson, Lt.fJGb F. 0. Mitchell, Lt.fJGy N. C. Scnife, Lt. F. L. Thomas. Lt. fJGj R. R. Carlson, LLQJGJ E. B. Titconlh, Lt.fJGJ P. S. Polgar, Ens. S. R. Crowell .... Third -f row: J. H. Saxon, L. XV. Larn- oureux, J. B. Milstead, A. G. Hallowvell, H. 0. Chenk. D. E. . Xvoorls, F. A. Lnkasik, G. E. Jen- nison, J. I. Miller. lt. A. Carlson, J. T. Moore, II. Sims, Jr., J. E. Cawthorn. J. 0. Gamble. Forward elevator down 1 xf :fl POCHT OMPOSITE SQUADRON THIRTY-THREE was originally commis- sioned in May 1949 at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia with a primary mission of Anti-Submarine Warfare. Approximately one year later it was redesignated as a Special Mission- Squadron and transferred to the Naval Air Station, Atlantic City, New Jersey where it is presently stationed under the command of Comdr. R. M. Lindsey, USN. VC-53 Detachment No. 6 is an all-weather attack team tem- porarily attached to CAG-17. It is composed of six officers and thirty-three men with Lt, M. H, Richey, USN acting as Ofiicer-in- Charge. The team has six AD type aircraft assigned composed of DRO 33 four AD-4N's and Two AD-4Q's. Detachment No. 6 is one of many such teams which have been sent aboard and are presently operating aboard almost every CV and CVB in the Fleet. The primary mission of this particular team is all-weather Anti- Submarine Patrol for the Fast Carrier Task Forces. To this end the pilots are thoroughly versed in all phases of night intercept and attack and are capable of being launched day or night under any and all adverse weather conditions. The aircrewmen assigned to the Detachment are highly trained, skilled technicians, and are necessarily adept in the operation of various types of Radar and Radar Countermeasures equipment. -is ,ga Q5 Wg l First roiv: A. R. Collison, E. E. Roberts, R. E. Decker, L. L. Powvell, H. C. Pointlexter, E. J. Reed, R. IV. Olson, J. Sznfran, R. D. Horan, D. T. Gordon, C. A. Grnngler, J. R. Fox .... Second row: G. W. Perkins, XV. G. Mist- ler, Ens. J. DI. Patton, Jr., Elm. F. S. Klillker, LLCJGJ XV. E. Keeler, Lf. Riclley, LLCJGJ L. C. Xvhitney, Ens. A. H. Bnrie, DI. E. Wiley, C. J. Lnvelle. . . . Third rowv: J. P. Didlenlnn, C. Dwornc- zyk, H. W. Stocks, H. V. Ross, A. NV. Harrell. C. D. Matthews. T. A. Brittelle, B. E. Clendenen, A. S. Reinspore, D. A. Spayth, J. M. Pierson, IV. S. Lindsay, R. D'CnnnelI. R. C. Blurrey, IV. A. Halley, H. E. Richard, J. E. Evans. .4-l Lafe nite:-noon view of the flight deck econd Marine Air Wing Detachment 'NN' gg .'-vw... ...- gg 'S- ,1 First row: R. L. Tryon, E. H. Powers, Jr., S. J. Sprayer, J. XV. Muhlitlxnler, DI. DI. Van Doren. . . . Second row: XV. K. Evans, ll. K. Sisk, J. R. Todd, lst Lt. USMC A. F. Sllnpe, Major USMC J. E. Wnrlunll, 2nd Lt. USBIC G. C. Duster, G. D. Pullen, A. S. Lunlitinsl, S. G. McCarty .... 'l'llircl row: J. E. Culp, A. C. Hnllse, E. R. XVells, J. P. Storlno, 'l'. H. Rooney, F. S. Lynch, R. S. Mandolin, T. J. Kenny, Gnllion. Flight deck silhouette .-l- FIGHTER Q IGHTER SQUADRON ONE SEVEN ONE is an integral part of the offensive prowess of Air Group SEVENTEEN and the U.S.S. CORAL SEA. Being a fighter squadron, our primary mission is to obtain aerial supremacy from the enemy in the particular area we are operating. Our other missions include the escorting of carrier based bombers to their targets and insuring their safe return, inter- cepting enemy aircraft before they can press an effective attack against the U.S.S. CORAL SEA, and providing close air support for ground troops during amphibious landings. Fighter Squadron ONE SEVEN ONE was the first operational squadron in the Navy to obtain jet aircraft. The first jet aircraft, the FH-1 Phantom, was received in this squadron in October of 1947. Since then the squadron has operated with the FZH-1 and linally progressed to the FZH-2 Banshee. After receiving the jets, the squadron was called upon to perform at various air shows ARO 11 throughout the United States and to show the civilian and military populous the Navy jet air arm. More recently, the squadron has been ordered to perform the function for which it was intended, namely, operating with fleet units. The current Mediterranean cruise has offered the opportunity to operate the Banshee outside the continental limits of the United States for the Hrst time for an extended period. The success of this cruise will prove the excellent carrier characteristics embodied in the FZH-2, and will also give the pilots valuable experience. Fighter Squadron ONE SEVEN ONE is presently commanded by Lieutenant Commander R. I. Red Horse MYERS. Lieutenant Commander MYERS recently relieved Commander W. N. Bill LEONARD. Commander LEONARD is now the commander of carrier Air Group SEVENTEEN. First row: Ens. R. M. Trilnlllc, Lf-QJGJ C. L. Ivilcox. Lt. H. J. Tate, LCDR R. I. Myers, CDR XV. N. Leonard, LCDR R. F. Regan, Lt. R. M. Telfair, Lt. J. R. Iler, Lt. T. S. Hun-is, Lt. XV. C. May, Capt. USAF R. S. Fortney. . . . Second row: Ens. C. H. Lee, Ens. C. A. L. Swanson, Lt.fJGy A. J. Moro, Ens. A. G. B:-tis, Ens. T. E. Alexander, Ens. VV. E. Olll.. rich, Ens. S. B. Hsu-tmnn, Ens. A. E. Strickland. Ens. IJ. J. Dvorscnk, LLQJGJ XV. J. Hewitt. First row: R. J. Pnrndezul, C. E. Overlnolts, R. E. Brngg. 0. N. entree. Frnse, K. B. Oyler, XV. S- Rwblmg. D. n. DIl'DIillnn, '1'. C- Newberry. C. L. lam-rrieru. . . . Second row: A. Sousa, J. XY. Bunn, ll. S. Dawson, R. C. Clark. C- P0l'l'B'1 D. N. Slnith, S. N. KVM- lett, G. H. Laforcaudc. IJ. 'I'rnvis, A. J. link, ll. DI. Silupson, A. YV. Mnlcolnl, R. E. Bnrbur. First row: C. E. Meliee, R. V. Fruleigh, F. P. Krnjewski, N. C. lvmuls, J. M. Nichols, R. L. Cul- lnhnn, J. Ciecnrelli, D. L. Stuart, H. Burns, B. G. McPherson, J. XV. Pennel, R. H. Schetferine .... Second row: R. G. Hnnnan, T. J. DeSuz:u, E. G. Bray, R. L. Enl- mun. A. L. Mitchell. XV. J. Rowe, M. L. Fox, J. J. Culliunn, WV. A. Richmond, V. Blnzic. First row: D. L. Pnttennude, No name, E. R. Harrington, E. J. Legros, F. H. Prescott. N. R. Sllltti, R. J. Bragg, G. A. Dlzlt- this, A. E. Slllifll, E. J. Walls, R. Bryson .... Second row: R. 0. Bellin, J. V. Theis, J. Petrnits, G. R. Stetfnn, XV. H. Ayers, J. J. Bauer, J. C. Lenz, R. L. Lzulul, R. E. DIcC0llum, Jr., G. R. Brown. First row: B. J. 1Villinms, J. M. Boyd, M. E. Clark, B. E. XVntson, .l. Rosen, A. 0. P. Nickelson, M. T. Kntsurelis. D. L. Frnley, J. B. Stoher, E. P. Benson, R. E. Smith. . . . Second row: J. D. Xvoods, NV. C. Crawford, R. E. Barnes, C. NV. Sunelsten, G. XVil- son, Jr., H. S. Pierson, K. '1'. ll evo . l'. Cr 'er J. '1'. Fran'- I' YJ 3 1 I ner, G. Anuuzewskl. First row: U. R. Caron, G. WV. Rettig, A. Tyler, Jr., J. D. Krue- yrer, C. R. Little. R. E. Johnson v WV. S. Almqllist, Jr., R. H. llnri- tenu. . . . Second row: K. L. Harwell, .l. Il. Alspullgln, D. M. XVnlker, H. L. Sturm, R. 'l'. Nix- on, C. XV. Tate. i- .1- First row: R. D. XV1-ichton, E. C. Cosgrove, M. G. Hite, G. J. I'rank, R. Grzlziano, M. L. Lef- forg. Scene in the VFl71 ready room FIGHTER FTER SEVERAL WEEKS of rather frantic last minute preparations, our squadron boarded the USS CORAL SEA at Norfolk, Virginia. Departing into the turbulent aftermath of a hurricane, our new Ensigns received their first taste of sea duty. Our crossing of the Atlantic for the most part was uneventful and routine began to replace the novelty as we moved in the com- pany of our group toward our station in the Mediterranean Sea. After the rather rough crossing, the sunny slopes and smooth waters of the Med lifted our spirits. Our Hrst flights were simulated at- tacks on the present group we were to replace. Our squadron, Hying the new McDonnell Banshee, is getting one of the first tours with jets aboard aircraft carriers. There are many new pilots-new to both jets and the sea. Therefore, much of our cruise will be and is concerned with training and retraining of pilots. Ensign SLUIS has demonstrated the ability to land successfully without aid of a tail hook, thanks to the barriers. Lieutenant DAU- PHIN has proved a jet will stall, only suspected by many until now. Ensign BELLINGER has proved the need for a built-in peri- scope for approaches in any jet he flies. DRO 72 Between new pilots, new planes, and we might add-logistics, our skipper LCDR BLOUIN has undoubtedly added a few grey hairs and we hope another half stripe to his future. The moustaches blossomed on a few, fizzled and disappeared on a few, and created a whole series of new personalities. Some can- some can't! Among the ofiicers Lieutenant Steve Stoop De La Mater has undoubtedly proved he can create the most virile . Avia- tion Ordnanceman Second Class O'CONNELL tops the men's efforts with a few whiskers and a great deal of beeswax. We must concede the parachute loft co-operated to the fullest extent in the Whisker department by furnishing the beeswax. Speaking of personalities, a few showed true form on the las- civious shores of France. Those stories we hear of France must be true. Some are well qualified to give more specific answers on this subject and if approached, may oblige. Thus far our cruise has been a very interesting trip and upon completion should produce a group of highly qualined Blue Bolts 1 . and many interesting sea stories for future bull sessions. 5 First row: Ens. WV. Frith, Lt. KJGI M. K. Morris, Capt. USAF C. N. Dletcalf, Lt. S. T. De Lu Mater, LCDR I. B. Oxley, LCDR C. A. Blovin, LCDR R. F. Hofer, Capt. 'USAF F. VV. Dlorris, Lt. 0. L. Dtulgllin, Lf. R.N. R. D. Lygo, Lt. M. L. Clmlnnnnl . . . Second row: Ens. J. K. heller. Em... R. D. Antlefy EHS- 0- W- Crowl, Ens. R. M. Bellinger, Elms. E. M. Brides, Ens. R. Slums, Ens. XV. J. Spence, Lt.QJGJ R. F. DUBS1 Ens. A. E. Nash, Ens. J. l'. Rogers, Ens. L. H. Lndi. lvirst row: R. J. Ruyle, XV. L. Long, G. P. WVix-ink. W. H. Fur- wvell, C. A. Ahvood, DI. E. Strunk. T. L. Bratcher, R. A. G1-ies. A. B. Hynes, L. S. Znngs .... Second row: I. A. Horejs, L. P. Harris. .I. A. Dedezmx, VV. KV. Hodde, R. C. Jolley, A. E. DeVih1, A. D. Cunlphell, H. Kingi, R. B. 'll:lnf, D. Bitton, A. M. Riccardi, lx. B. Renfru. First row: R. WV. Lnlminte, R. E. Dunkcr, U. E. Illzlck, XV. E. Ln- boznn, R. F. Hirsch, K- M- WVU- son, S. L. R. Copelzuul, R. E. Harrow, J. E. Sjusironl, Rodgers, XV. II. Fisher, Benson. . . . Second row: S. G. Hzirrison, J. P. lliller, E. E. Fuller, F. D. Higgins, J. H. Cot- ton, R. S. Blose, D. R. Lewis, D. lt. Lnwing, C. D. Evans, A. E. Lindquist, J. XV. Lieh. G. P. Quinn, J. P. Tlmnllvson, 0. E. De Gratfenreifl, M. S. Hamilton, D. P. Lin1.:1-nfelter. R. L. G. G. Fu-st ron E I Hupgnn, V S Supp E F Duugherh, L ll Jackson, Il E Drnanll, J A !V1g,5.lns, Bl G Boyeson, WV 1 Dunn, 0 I Dennis L I Ixrzun u, B XV Hu-nson, R Sebel. SLcnnd run R C ILIIRIIIS I' A Xvlnsnant, R S Bethel, S A Lexus, K P D lhlstroxn, R L B A Hunt Fust ron A D Lesclnll., D J Duhrlopf, R D Fogll E A PulkonLn,R M Br-Len, 14 11.1.50 J A Pnlxck, D S Dnuns, XV 1 bln-ullel, J H Burnev, KW YI Collins, A J Benoit Seumd ron XV H Bully, III J J 0'C0llnell H D Huit, J L Henllrmk, '1' C' CII :pm ln, G D l'ur1nn, XV J lumett G Hebert 1 ' ,' ': 4 . 3. r . .'. . . 4. . z -4 ,' . . '. . 4 . 4 ' ' ' . . ' ' .' . . ' . ' '. . g u lf, . I 1 v . . . '- ': . . . 1 Jegnes, J. .Sfl':lp.ple, J. E. Uglst, ' ' ': . 4 . : 4 . . i . 4. : . 4. . A - ' 1 I wr .' V . . z ' ' 4 . '. - , 1. 1 , , x . L n ' . I h ni 1 n n ' ' .l. H' 1 1 s 1 l ' 1 I n ...-- FIGHTER ADRO IGHTER SQUADRON ONE SEVEN THREE is one of the five aircraft squadrons comprising Carrier Air Group SEVENTEEN. It is a relatively young squadron, having been commissioned in August 1948. The squadron at present is composed of 25 Officers and approx- imately l00 Chief Petty Officers and enlisted men. The aircraft complement is made up of Chance-Vought F4U-5's. The official name of the plane is the CORSAIR but it is referred to, affectionately and otherwise, throughout the navy as the Bent Wing Bird C because of the configuration of its wingsj and Old Hose Nose . The primary purpose of Fighter Squadron ONE SEVEN THREE is to seek out and destroy the enemy in the air, on the sea and on the ground. Also to serve as bomber escort, reconnaisance and other tasks relayed to it. The squadron is skipperecl by Lieutenant Commander Irving G. Peters, a tall, blond mixture of Scandinavian and German from Minneapolis, Minn., who speaks a midwestern dialect with some- thing akin to a Southern drawel fimmagine thatll Known as Pete to the other Squadron Commanders, the Skipper is a soft spoken guy with a knack for handling people and getting results. He is a pilot with experience and skill who drapes himself around an F4U-5 and drives around the sky with apparently little or no effort. The Executive Officer is Lieutenant Commander Carl L. Speirs from Per Heights, South Dakota, more recently from the Naval Test Center at Patuxent River, Maryland. The Exec counts his flight hours by the thousands and his carrier landings by the hun- dreds. A bundle of energy who somehow manages to be everywhere at one time fthe reports Mm! go outly and makes sure there is never a dull moment. The Exec is a sportsman Cmatch you for a Hatueylj and a self-appointed guardian of the ready room. Many, uh, garbage cans have been filled with stray flight gear during his reign in this position. He is known to openly indulge in tail chases and his hopes are to one day be scheduled for a one hour hop and have a four hour gas supply . Next in Command is Lieutenant Commander Austin L. Det Detweiler. Lcdr Detweiler hails from Zeigler, Illinois and is an Annapolis graduate Class of '42. A mild mannered, easy-going guy who might become slightly perturbed only in extreme circumstances. Det is an able division leader and handles with precision and efficiency the thankless task of Maintenance Officer. Operations Officer for the squadron is Lieutenant Louis J. Frketic. LT Frketic is a blunt hard driving little man coming from the Smoky City Pittsburgh. A top-notch pilot with hours and experi- ence and a firm advocate of safety and flight proficiency he is known by the younger pilots as the Old Man of the Mountains' because he can always prove that he is a sadder and wiser man than thou. First row: Ens. NV. E. Orr Ens. KV. C. Dukes Ens. A. M. Boyz:- iian Lt.IJGJ D. J. Kingsbnrg: LCDR C. L. Speirs LCDR I. G. Peters LCDR A. L. Detweiler Lt. L. J. Frketic LLQJGJ F. C. Brtek ILIJGJ J. J. Signioos. . . . Second row: Lns. E. L. Miles Ens. D. E. Rosenqnist Bus. J. C. I-Ilunplurey Bus. R. D. horlllall Ens. K. H. Wnorlbllry, Ens. I. I . Jones Dns. A. R. Ashworth Lt. IJGJ C. WV. Cnusey Dns. F. For- sythe Bus. D. Dnrrinezul Emu. D. B. Sceman Ens. J. J. Tyson Bus. J. L. Kremer Eng. J. C. . Sm-Lent. e lw:1o7i l W. l l in ,. HQ ill :QI I 'l il i . ll 2121. A - A - ..:.fi ' A - L A A' 5 ' Z ' ' ' a - 'L' . , .. : - 1 ' . .A5'.:.I'1. L . . i ' Pn-st ron J L Clrncv A Inn-ent, L G Hall-.texnl Jr XV lxnuxllfikn WI I Tuiun-lla G Olllleclnl B DI Benolkln, WI llinml D A Currier 'I' It--.tnun Second rnu Iohnson L G llnlnngggn 3,2222 xigiis I ? Q 5 :J K gg? i H, 23,1 gif? V 1, W Q , v v v W 5 Q! - g 3 1? 'f ,... f, f FY ' v 'M' 3 w Y Vi if ww N . 3, n V 'A Z 3, if Q ff? xi ' X , ' wh Z V, --, T1 -' M .M -,f f-M W Q 1 'Y if Yi? if w if . .si ,,,: 4' LN x M. , x a f ,A Qi Z l Y v f vi .Qing I if , 4 W1 V ff 9 Q Y wif Q ' N ! Y ' Q ff xii llmftj L. D. Yeo, C. P. Killougln, IC. L. Prupst. . . . lRi1:5ll0 G. T. Illlukleya D. Glass. Recovering ni:-craft Full power run up .-4... Munbels of V11172 nn the renal? I00lll IGHTER IGHTER SQUADRON ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR, the i'Hell Razors , commanded by LCDR Ralph E. ELLIOTT, jr., was the last to join .Air Group SEVENTEEN but is the oldest of the five units attached to the group. Commissioned 1 March 1944 as VB-81, at Wildwood, New jersey, it has an active and enviable history which includes combat duty on the U.S.S. WASP in the liberation of the Philippinesg the shakedown cruise of the U.S.S. PRINCETON with Admiral Mitscher's Eighth Fleetg and a round- the-world cruise aboard the U.S.S. TARAWA. Since its commis- isoning, VB-81 has evolved into VA-15A, then to VA-154 before joining CAG-17 as VF-174. Its battle-Weary SBZC Helldivers were traded in for Corsairs in April, 1948. This Mediterranean cruise is not the first trip for 174 aboard the CORAL SEA. The month of May 1950 was spent operating with this ship in the Caribbean. Included was a two week period of intensive gunnery training averaging nine high-altitude firing hops per day, and finishing off with an excellent operational readiness inspection. Pilots and crewmen are making good use of the present cruise DRO 14 in gaining proficiency in the new F4U-5's. Realistic coordinated group maneuvers and operations around and on the carrier have improved steadily. A climax was reached on November 2nd with Well Done from the Admiral and the Captain of the ship for an entire group recovery with an average landing interval of 29 seconds per plane. The squadron maintenance department, with only one and a half inonth's experience on the F4U-5 prior to this cruise, have met every engineering problem with a high degree of proficiency. Given the addition of a few pieces of shop equipment and personnel, the department, with their varied experience already gained, could very well become an overhaul activity. They've already earned the nick- name aboard ship- O 8: R--174 . ' The gunnery department has provided a maximum of armament availability in a minimum of time for every operation. The spirit and skill with which the ordnance gang has worked under difficult darken-ship and battle conditions has been a vital supporting factor in maintaining the squadron's topnotch performance record. I.t.fJGj VV. C. Iioynlaln, Lt.fJGl G. M. Dent, LLQJGP E. J. Atlnnls, Lt. R. S. Sllernlzln. LCDR J. E. Miller, LCDR R. E. Elliott, Li. H. T. Exving, LLQJGI NV. E. Saunders, Lt.QJGl D. Conlmlly. Lf.1JGj R. B. Dana, LLQJGJ C. McCnn1lliss. . . . Second row: Ens. D. L. Cecil, Ens. A. 0. XVolf, Ens. W. G. Neulun, Ens. G. M. Schruuth, Ens. C. V. Burch, Ens. R. E. Dobelstein, Ens. R. C. Schaulr, Ens. A. .l. Jensen, LLCJGJ J. J. Borlnidge, Ens. D. W. Miller, Ens. H. J. Bnrtlesnn, Ens. C. S. Bailes. . - First row: G. F. Huges. C- 'I'- MQNIIH, R. F. Sllyver, G. J. Dat- vinis, R. C. Huston, XV. S. Quinnv WV. M. Anlznns, .I. T. Durrnnce. . . . Second row: P. J. Vlnsek. 0. Newman, IC. A. Clliplmroni, ll. A. lluley, J. VV. Cosper, F. Fus- sell, J. A. Turmnhleu, J. Arellzlne. -ii .'T . ff 'T-7 7 , Ai-, 'f'4 ' ' L gr ,,,, -4 , .-.i' ' 1 . 1 w K Noll, C I 5:71-,ifn,l.0ttZ'f R Guinmn G G yvntfg, I-I Bur:-lxunlm, I' F Mc Gugkm, R Reule, M D1 Feline, V L Cyr, J E Morton, B I Bond, D H Grnxes Second B E Branson, J 'I' Beach J Janes, R A Jackson. P Nhcholns, I WI Ewhelm ul, Welton, Jr. D E 5l'lf1Wel'f J Moyer, P M Caldwell, R Blwer, E S Fduards E A Mar nn,J D Mmm- QQ!! - -1 I .-S. 5 . F . F. 9. ' '.: n ' 5. - . V- z A . . T A. i . rd' '- .l , -951 . ... F' ' -1- ... I in-Q1 - ' Q . -'. ' -P. .- g,...p5 Pl.: First row: R. G. Stegmnn, R. J. Aiello, R. H. Hnthcock, R. A. Burke, Jr., M. XVest, E. NV. Rup- pert, R. G. Lenke, R. H. Minor, C. Dfflllaflley, M. D. Ivie, C. S. Ulms, J. T. Buckley. . . . Second row: I-I. Grnhum, J. Parker, T. A. Smith, L. WVeeks, E. H. Rice, C. S. Boehm, A. E. Bradford, D. B. 1Veil, Jr., B. L. Bren, J. H. Reid, E. E. Curries, I-I. E. Mich- nels, B. J. Johnson. R. KV. Al- britton, Jr. First row: XV. B. Merritt, L. E. Bullnrul, L. J. Mundling, C. E. Tibbef, E. E. Carlson, J. F. 01- Sell. G- C. Munlreon, C. Saks, J. Amrllein, G. H. Devin, 'l'. K. Gllrtner. . . . Second row: B. B. Gmlfrey, S. T. west, n. C WVo0ds. IV. S. Best. L. 0. Fortin W. E. Knotc, R. J. Mnngnlm, G. D- Slllltfer. R. Fnrdem. F. L. Cas- sudy. S. T. Mulntosln, F. T. Dnigc, J. L. Dauglltry First row: E. D. Rnulerson, L. Morris, J. Sknpynk, S. C. Dnto. Nut pllntogrnpllcd: Steven C. Unto, Laurence J. Dlorris, J. Sknpy-ak. Reco19e1-ing aircraft Xvnrmlrmnn at sen :luring Army- Nuvy football gslme-Navy won! Members of VFIT4 working on n plane .f-A -- w...m.:- ,G ., L ATTACK QU HE PERSONNEL of Attack Squadron ONE SEVEN FIVE are not strangers to the U.S.S. CORAL SEA, having been aboard for the Middy Cruise of 1948 and again on the recent Shakedown Cruise. No strangers to sea duty either, the Skyraiders of ONE SEVEN FIVE have ranged the sea lanes from Greenland to Panama, in the past year spending seven months aboard the Flat-Tops . Rejcommissioned as VT-82 in September 1945 at NAS Alameda, California, the squadron was transferred to the East Coast in February of 1946, based at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Seeing extensive sea duty in 1946 and 1947 aboard the carriers Randolph and Kearsarge, in the summer of 1948 the squadrons venerable TBM torpedo bombers were operating from the CORAL SEA, that july Hying a record 1001 hours while providing Mid- shipmen passengers a close-up of carrier aviation. In january 1949, the TBM's were loaded to the green-house and the squadron Hew south for a new home base at Jacksonville, ADRO 75 Florida. Shortly thereafter, the Avengers were traded in for brand new Douglas Skyraiders , and with these new aircraft the squadron participated in the Cold Weather Cruise of November 1949 aboard the U.S.S. Midway, joining the Royal Order of Blue Noses when the Arctic Circle was crossed the 12th of November. In February of 1950, VA-175 was plastering Viegues Island, fly- ing from the U.S.S. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT during Opera- tions Portrex. After a short breather back in Jacksonville the squadron was in the Caribbean once more for the CORAL SEA Shakedown. During this period a new high mark for -flight time was achieved, the dependable Wriglmt Cyclones grinding out 1464.6 hours worth of training flights in three weeks of the month of May. The squadron, presently commanded by Lieutenant Commander john E. Kennedy, returned to the CORAL SEA on 21 August 1950 for operations in and about the Norfolk area before beginning the present Mediterranean Cruise. First row: Lt.iJGb J. E. Davis, Li. J. B. Dunn, LCDR YV. A. Fnb- rick, LCDR J. F. Kennedy. Ll. J. E. Stevenson, LLIJGJ C. VY. Davidson, Lt.fJGJ G. A. VV:lrnke. . . . Second row: Ens. R. H. Fos- ter, Ens. F. 'l'. Bryan, Ens. K. L. 'l'em11leton, Ens. R. J. Mnriin. Ens. lk. H. Alexander, Lt.fJGb 'I'. G. Kilgnriif, Ens. R. L. Peltun. First ruw: .l. H. Dlartiu, B. 'Hen- ry, H. A. Kenyon, J. H. Cirilln. Xi. A. Hutler, J. 'l'. Rye, C. H. 'I'uyInr, G. F. In-rarin. J. VV. Cun- vlvll ---- St-cond row: XV. l'. 'Pnl- lcy, A. N. Tzlylor, TV. Znnv, C. F. Ezlnsbllry, 'l'. D. Nations, C. R. Heck. C. C. Vnnn WV. Lnnlm XV. H Suns 1 1 7. Q' '. i Fu--it row H E Vunderxort, Jr, I-I P Stemer, J J Glow lckl, R G Ixors, C If Elliott, C A Rob el-ts, C NV Rcscott, D C Fr'1 ner, R DeArmas, C If Hutchm son, R L 1V1nslow R L I-Int Llleson Second row 'I' DI Allen, L E Steen H '1' Mehr ten J Y Mcnetee, E Elson, R 1 XV1l5on, J A Jones, E D Bowers R A Cullmun, F Pnw ell, J1-,WV G Fr Ink, W S Culy Flrst row J S Sf afford, 1' L Pxcobs XV Muller, W T Sotter field W C Roush, R F Oster lund, NV R King, Jr, Green, H L Denault,J R Cher epkowskl, J 'I' Xvesner Worrn, M L Bogluch, Jr, S A Greene C '1 Hooxler,J A Wei sel, A Prlce, J J Powers, P H Selxoultv, W WV CrosS, 'VS XV Sbnllew, R 0 Steunnetz First row E D Robev, E WV HOIPQUH, Jr, M L Vxgnl, Jr V Bover, J A Aldr1cly,e, S Luiar1,e, G W Howe, VV Jlckson, P R Vdulutch, Hxwkms, C H Wvoozlw u-d Second row R L Dunlewy, D Pruneacl, H W Alger, Jr, C Carlvon, I C Iones, E Pnl IIISCII, A I Fries, S L Cnntt, L B IXll1l1s0 C F C1rter Second row:-G. .GZ Grfuxns, 'DZ 1 -. v 1 ' 1 v 1 ' . ': 1 . . . . . - . . . ' ' ., R. . , - . . ' f . E. ' . . ' . B. 1 ' . . L. ' ' fl 1 . ' f' 'ill r , Left to Right: D. Bergman, Ens. DI. E. Thompson, J. DI. McCa- vnnsungln, J. L. Quintznvnlla, L. E. Rishel. Lt. KJGJ J. N. Fritze Left to Right: Geo. Iievorkiun, R. A. Ehricll. ' Hangar deck at night Working on nircraft N 15 x L l 1. i, A 1 I FL G DIVI I0 First row: L. R. Swanson, F. H. Ulnhle, F. H. Cnllpis, J. A. Mathias, C. J. VVOod, J. E. Bal- lon, LLQJG1 E. J. Dore, Jr., E. E. Cole, J. E. Trysln, R. VV. NVelch, J. R. Pierce, XV. D. Marshall .... Second roivz F. D. Halbert, J. R. Hurt, T. J. Glennon, R. C. Thom- LIS, B. WV. Puslon, Jr. First row: G. Abbgy, L. E. Cobb, A. R. Dngnstino, P. J. Conner, NV. W. Knox, Q.. E. Gilmore, R. E. Lnplzlnte, G. E. Lucy, A. V. lh-own, Jr., C. A. Troy, XV. R. Todd .... Second row: C. H. Sanders. Jr., IVI. E. Fleming, E. B. Van Orsslnl, R. L. Baker, G. E. Higle, T. A. Glltnwski, C. C. Rittnmyer, F. Mnrfll, F. Britto. Launching instructions on the Fight Deck ul First row: R. J. Savage SlSgt. L. J. I-Ioover, Cpl. F. R. Bowman. . . . Second row: J. F. Bnllnnxlln, D. L. Miles, ll. DI. Stilnleti. Mews Hull M'm'S 'SV E Dugai Chief M :star lt Arms R V Dwckmm M1lJ0lnlell Alrcr lft Corp 1' C Ilottenm XVeQhn1..house Electru Corp B. Morris Cllnucc XVUIIIIIIQ Air-Corsilirs F. M. lflnynes XVrig'ht Aeronautical Corp. G. A. Miller Dnllglns Aircrnfi Cn., c. l I f ITI ERARY DEPARTED: NORFOLK - 9 SEPT. 1950 GIBRALTAR, 19 SEPTEMBER 1950 ARANCI BAY,ESARDINIA, 22-24 SEPT. 1950 AUGUSTA BAY, SICILY, 5-14 OCT. 1950 GOLFE JUAN, FRANCE, 19-26 OCT. 1950 CANNES, FRANCE, 26-30 OCT. 1950 A SUDA BAY, CRETE, 5-7' NOV. 1950 PHALERON BAY, GREECE, 10-13 NOV. 1950 TARANTO, ITALY, 17-20 NOV. 1950 ' LEGHORN, ITALY, 25 NOV.-9 DEC. 1950 AUGUSTA BAY, SICILY, 16-18 DEC. 1950 NAPLES, ITALY, 20 DEC. 1950-4 JAN. 1951 ALGIERS, ALGERIA, 9-13 JAN. 1951 ORAN, ALGERIA, 19-22 JAN. 1951 ARRIVED: NORFOLK - 1 FEB. 1951 ,,, f , f I X. '57, ff, QMS! f ,WW5 fbf fy. Q ff .... l -I... 1 g A , . Quill I I , , V i ,. gi, I s,.3'- x If:::1?5'22 -i'3': ':' : - , ffm- V Y ' 422- .. --3' Tw f- ---' M--- ' Z3 53' V' ff W Vi ' V1-N. NAVN W., 'n 4 ,. Y -5 Mg I V .... 4 ifi li A .,V.V 2 ----L , , W, w 1,-w.f,g-,f als' -f,,'f-.v 3-Nw ,',,,, ,q,,e-..g.: ,qng-:,:'n A 5.2-4' ,,v 4 ,V P' :S X-ZX, xfsv'-1 EA ii x - 4- F51 V55 X 7 NZSJSI VE ' 3g:1,f,'i5S??'m Mi'? fwmfW xz: 'gM - Q-qi , ,v,i :...,..,, .... M VAVWVAIA Qzlv- S VV A I B vc., 1 QM' ' W M' MAVW 'K A'AL' ', ' N1 'fm f 1 , A, :iw 22 ' A' mmm A,,. ..2:, M :,...f ' - .,,., A . ,, W 'V'iAMA f ::. -.'Qe ' ' if mea THE early days of the nineteenth century-when ships were made of wood and iron men were making Navy tradition, when Barbary pirates were rampant and uncontested on the high seas-the United States .has periodically kept warships in European waters, particu- larly in the Mediterranean Sea. Beginning with the WVar with Tripoli in 1802, and almost continually since 1886, American sea power in this area of more than a million square miles has aided in assuring peace-a recognized e Sixth F ect The four-month regular rotation of the ships and their historic responsibility of the United States. -gn, if o i1112frrt22l'1' 7 Today, the U. S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, commanded by Vice Ad- miral John Jennings Bal- lentine, is the Navy's larg- est permanent operational lleet on the high seas. Its mission, defined in 1946 by the late Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, is twofold-to support Allied occupation forces and the Allied Military Govern- ment in the discharge of their responsibilities, and to protect United States interests and support United States policies in the area. A Composed of an aircraft carrier, a division of cruisers, a squadron of destroyers and sustaining auxiliary ves- sels-normally about twenty ships in all, manned by twelve thousand oflicers and men and a reinforced bat- talion of Marines-the Sixth Fleet is a subordinate op- erational command of the Commander-in-Chief, United States Naval Forces, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, with headquarters in London. As one of the three Com- manders-in-Chief under the Chief of Naval Operations, his boundaries of jurisdiction extend roughly from a point just east of the Azores to a point beyond India, and from the North Pole to the Equator. The Sixth Fleet has no base in the Mediterranean Seag it must therefore remain continually on the move, engaging in exercises at sea foreign ports in the area. Rarely does the Fleet re- main in any one port for more than a week: usually the visit is for three or four days. With minor exceptions, each vessel of the Sixth Fleet serves for a period of four months in the Medi- or calling at any of scores of fi? 31' '9 ' :, , -,.,. , J ,faerie ,,,,-1-v1- -4' .1-14' .Rf-1 4- st - .verge N 'rg' FQ fke Q XE terranean while on de tached duty from the At- lantic Fleet. Vessels com- pleting their tours are re- lieved in a Mediterranean port by other vessels of similar types and returned to the United States for shipyard repairs and alterations. After being briefed, the new arrivals swing into a sche- dule of operations which trains the officers and men in independent movements and familiarizes them not only with the waters in which they cruise but also with the people, customs and traditions of the various countries they visit. personnel permits the max- I, ,.,' i I . imum number of officers A A,,, y ..-,' . R and men to become . ac- E quainted with the Mediter- ,I H' up I AV , 'f A ranean area. In the Navy tl s lf' ILLL today are tens of thousands 1 .-', 511 gtg, H 4 5 who have made the cruise. 'i 1 fig 5 12 Some of the officers and ,fix - :'AV I V A XX men are old hands and A .'.A - - i .'., 1 know this area wellg others -, H, H. are new, young and wide- J, .,--' 1 . X ' e ed, erha as making their , fiist crpuise in foreign waters. But for all, duty with the Sixth Fleet is considered topsg it 15 exciting and f21SC1' nating. The high morale of the Fleet might be attributed to the fact that at sea and in port the men are always busy. Intensive maintenance is a standing order and -under- lf emergency repairs are needed during the four- month tour, adequate dry- dock facilities are available in the area on a rental basis. At sea, the routine is maintenance and train- ing, in port, maintenance, training and fun for the crew ashore. Admiral Bal- lentine believes in giving his men the maximum op- portunity to get acquainted with the Mediterranean lands and their peoples. Shore leave is as liberal as the situation warrants. Prior to entering a new port, information is disseminated calling attention to the port's place in world history and describing its historic landmarks. Upon arrival, educa- tional tours are arranged. If the men have relatives in the area leaves are arranged for them so that they can pass their time in p01't with their kin. Some marry and bring their wives back to the United States. standably a necessary one. There are no idle hands in this Fleet. Work and play periods alike are crammed full. The training is so in- tensive that it is probable that the men do and learn more in a shorter period of time than they would in actual combat. They are drilled in methods of repelling air and submarine attacks and air targets, including the elusive radio-controlled drones. They learn how to re- cover men overboard and how to extinguish fires, other training helps them to sharpen communications and to master effective ship maneuvers. All of the training brings into play the most up-to-date strategy and tactics as a means of maintaining the Sixth Fleet at the peak of readiness. For the men who scramble ashore after hectic days at sea this is the best duty in the world. Most of them, insatiable collectors, keep a constant flow of photographs and souvenirs returning in the mails to the folks back home. It is estimated that the men of the Fleet spend two million dollars annually in the foreign ports they visit. The Sixth Fleet sailor who joined the Navy to see the world IS seeing it. Each is a roving ambassador in a in th diterranean Navy uniform creating good will and a better under- standing with the people with whom he comes in con- tact. During a regular four-month tour of duty with the Sixth Fleet, sailors on shore leave may visit Athens, Greece Q Say, we studied about the Acropolis in our history classujg Venice f It's not like the moviesulg Naples, Genoa, and Rome f I shook the Pope's hand! j: Gibraltar f So that's the big rockujg Casablanca ful didn't see Humphrey Bogartnjg Rhodes Q Dear Mom- It's wonderfulujg and a score of other places that at- tract tourists the world over. ,H Like his predecessor Admi- ji- U I ral Forrest P. Sherman, now -Q N 1l- Chief of Naval Operations, C 1,f.. i Fleet Commander Ballentine -+1 is a student of the Mediter- Ffa-, ' ' ranean. Having served in the ii' if .. 1, - J: .52 F N Med on two cruises as an V Q., ,gi ,W aircraft carrier division com- l mander he unhesitatin l de- Qi 1? scribes his duty HS thi ybest in the Navy. His guest book 5: '. reads like an international Who's Who, it is inscribed with names of kings and queens, presidents, governors, mayors, cardinals and bishops, dukes and duchesses. He collects and reads avidly everything published about the Mediterranean, supplementing his reading knowledge during calls with tours and conversations with officials. Each visit is a good will mission. Newspapers of the countries of the Mediterranean refer to Admiral Ballen- tine's ships as the friendly fleet. Rarely do all the ships of the Sixth Fleet call at the same port at the same time. After Fleet-exercises, or perhaps a mock amphibious landing on some foreign shore with the approval of the government concerned, units and groups are detached to visit various ports. Later ,,,,, all meet at sea to continue i-,, thei1'f1'aif1iUS- FOF the Signififam diP10' . 'PHN matic chore of extending the 'lf Fleet's good will to local ofli- ' l Admiral Ballentine is 1'f-- 'R'y -.:-' Q .'2:1 1 Cla-S' - assisted by two rear adnnrals, 1 U Zbu the commanders of the cruiser -.,'f and carrier divisions included . ., with the Fleet. Their sched- 4. .. , AX X ule in port is a busy one. The 'ii jrg' entire llrst day in port may be spent in calling on local officials, with the evening devoted to an official reception. The second day sees the local authorities returning the Ad1niral's call on shipboard. Whenever possible, a recep- tion is held on board the flagship to repay local courtesies. Greeting the press, attending local church services and public celebrations and reviewing parades make the schedule in port a crowded one. Only Admiral Ballentine's innnediate staff of twenty officers and about one hundred and fifty men remain in the Mediterranean area for a period longer than four months. Staff personnel normally stay from eighteen to twenty months supervising the training of each succes- sive group. In most cases, the married staff members have their wives and families in Europe with them, some residing at Villefranche or Cap Ferrat on the French Riviera, others in Naples and Rome, with some fol- lowing the Fleet. Over holiday periods, the members of the staff may go on leave or their wives and families may join them at the port where they happen to be tem- porarily based. The bulk of the Fleet's fuel oil is obtained from tankers. With the exception of some fresh fruits, vegetables and other perishables, all supplies are brought out in ships from the United States about every six weeks. Perishables are pur- chased locally by the individ- .. ., .Z , ABQ Z Qt Kvffgk 4 iiv 5 M , '.,.w-.1 ol -ifrfe-6,.' sf? if f 'ay L 4' a.Y..s.,,, f . 4 f , fl 5 4? L 5 A s :V 6 X? Xl j A 42- V' l ,7 5 f -. ,KN T, gf 'S l X62 if X f I 7 1 f MWA' f N f I N , 3 1,5 - 7 L A: 2' wt-1 an fi ual ship supply officers but only when such supplies are in excess of local needs. Bids are requested for the ma- terial needed and the order is given to the lowest bidder capable of meeting specifications. Large-scale replenishments of food, fuel oil, aviation gasoline and other supplies, an all hands job, are cus- tomarily made in replenishment anchorages, where staff members make a minimum of olhcial calls. Necessary replenishments also are effected while the ships are at sea, perfecting the techniques developed during World War II for keeping the Fleet uninterruptedly in action. The communication system in the Sixth Fleet, as in all large and complex organizations, is the coordinating lifeline. Few activities of the Navy compare with the Sixth Fleet command in volume of communications traffic handled. Scores of radio and visual messages are initiated and received on board the Fleet flagship daily, keeping far-flung operations at all times under control. Mail from the United States is delivered by Military Air Transport Service planes on an average of five days after it is posted, if the ships are in 13011. Mail for the Fleet is hrst deposited at Port Lyauty, French Morocco, where it is sorted and bagged for individual ships. Then it is flown to the ports where the ships are anchored or scheduled to call. VVhen the ships arrive in port, mail is awaiting them. As in all military organizations, this is an important factor in keeping high the spirits of men away from their loved ones. Duty with this potent Med- iterranean force is prized. A nineteen-year-old flagship ra- dioman comments: 1've been out here three months now. Time goes fast. Maybe it's because we're always doing something. I joined the Navy to see the world, and believe me, I'm seeing it. A salt in the staff communications gang chimes in: I shipped over just to get this duty and I consider sea duty in the Med as the best there is. I've been out here for over two years and after I get back to the States to see my folks, I'm putting in for this duty again. This is the United States Sixth Fleet, described by Admiral Sherman as a powerful factor in maintaining the policies and prestige of the United States in the Mediterranean. It is a far cry from those early days when the sheer boldness and daring of one man named Decatur made history in these waters and set the pat- tern for what is more easily felt than defined as Navy tradition. GIBRALTAR PPROPRIATELY called the Key to the lllediterraneanf' Gibraltzlr has remziinecl in British hands throughout modern history. A small town at the base of the rock houses the British colony. Gibraltar rises 1,408 feet above the water level and overlooks a nine-to-13-mile wide strait that is 40 miles long. Connecting the Rock of Gibraltar to the mainland is a low, sandy isthmus one and one-half miles long. This stretch of barren land forms a neutral zone between Britain's rock and Spain. Ancient Moorish Cnstle on Gibraltar s u estern slope Lv - I Lighthouse on southern vi f H til, of Gibrnl' ll L15 0 QOH lLl'll hl1'l0ll ill i0HYll AUGU UGUSTA, SICILY has two points of advantage in the meas- ure of its worth to the casual tourist. The harbor is magnii- cent and affords excellent anchorage for the member ships of the Sixth Fleet, Augusta also has an excellent seaplane basin, Other than those two features, the town itself has little to interest the visitor. Of course, there is a breath-taking View of Mount Etna available for the looking from this port. Most of the Sicilian tours originated here, as many of the historical and cultural centers of the island are easily accessible from Augusta. Blwy street scene in Augusta Buses aiford trzinslmrtation to nearby cities -v - X A 4 S ory wvhile driver Guide tells the st and passenger listen l'il:tllres11uc sidewalk cafe 5 i 5 1 , 1... F I 1 11 :LL Children play in the narrow st Buses reets lozul up while vendor works through the windows 'l Gorgeous lzlpestries by :negotiation Early morning street scene YRAC His SICILIAN cirx' has an illustrious past, having been one of the most powerful cities of the ancient Greek dominions. It was the soldiers of Syracuse who fought the long Carthage wars, first against Carthage, then with Carthage against Rome. Archimedes, the famed Syracuse mathematician, was slain when Rome finally captured the city. It was the capital of hen it fell to the attack of the Saraccns in A.D. 878. The modern city rests in the ruins the ancient Doric columns still the Roman province of Sicily W of the ancient city. Some of stand as a historic reminder of yesterday's civilizations. V . , . enum All.ulmnu-lic, Nnfiomll Musvum. V.-.:ei eg.meY5:.,a.,. , ,, L lllillll. tlll Flrwt Lhrlsh ln Church nl Innova, ut Sir lcnwe Tonlb of Unklmwn Soldier W3 Gnille In-utun-s to members of the Coral Sen w 1 N Keeper of th Visitiu c entncombs N. M 'w :MN -' 'N r rx , lt' r 1 w , V ,,. L1 , I' N P , .N H' ,M M M W , W ,1 Nw w N ,. ,N fi: ww WW ,IN ,ww 1 V. A. ,Vp X , N NV Tour party in Syracuse Y-N' u r 1 N ,w, wx VI H N 1 , , X , x 7' A Ruins of nn :lucic U , 1 N 4 I , r 1 ,vw j! , J -I ,,-uk ........w.n-.,,.. gg cave of Dionysius, Syracuse ut Greek the :ltrc 5'4 VV:.,w y tr 1, S Czunerus click while the guide crates llymfs Ear, Syracuse, Sicily. 3. fs Vixiting the human Amlnlnitlxentre, Syracuse CANN if 5 ff 1 lfklll V , 1:3556 l gb-ff if W wwf I 1' J .ave 1 S V ff Q wif' L 31537 LT! 3 10-f 3. slim A A I .ww Wag? A9159 W W. 1 W ww -H fe ,rv Street scene m lhce Fr mee AGLRLY looked lorvsald to by all membels of the Smth fleet 1S 1 V1S1t to that fabulous str1p of land known as the R1v1e1a Cannes, the wealth1est spot on the French R1X'16TR, IS w1th1n easy st1 xlung dlstance ol N1ce, Golle uan, V1llefranche and Monte Callo Tour pa1t1es ale usually planned for these pomts of 1nte1est and even lor Pans and Sw1tze1land fol those who care to leave the R1v1e1a Costumecl dancers perform 1 1 1 . A si- - ,N 1 .1 1 I 1 1 1, 1 11-11 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 ,3 .. 1, , I 1 .4 1 . I . . V . I, -1 1:3 ' . ' . 1 , K jVK.?,5 1 1 1 11 iU ,3'f' fp 1 . , 1 11' -ff 21 f ' 1 J ' -I , 1 1 A 1 1 1 1 1 111 f is 1, FH A 1 1 U . 1 , . . . me , ' gf' 1 ,111 1 K ' f ' ' ' ' - 1 ll A 1 J, ,..' k 1-1 It ,,, I .:.,1 - L yn ' I r 'x ' ' - si A 11 I I BM. V, , ,V J sl - ,N 2 :1?gI.i'.ti. f ' 4 t' ' ' - '- 1 P L , , 1 - K-gf.,,,37,q.,,, ,uk I. N11,1,1, 1 1 , 1 i N,-' :F 1 Y V11 1 M, ftvbzjiwlf -ff f1. g1Cl11, .- 1 ll i 111 .3.1':f .1L? L' 'U -5 :1 'I,2'1' ' -Q' at 27 'V-5' 5'-?'-:NIA 4-?Gf7 11 A-1fff1'?ffi l 'l - ' 'ffiill' ':.:1.. M4 Z ,... p tttt to 5 5, 1, 1x1 M ' ' ' ' ' -- '-f -f 1 ,-1 V-in 1.. 7, V s ' V' . , . . 1 1 1 1 E l 1 . CARLO, VILLEFRA CHE ICE is noted as a winter resort where sky and water are never more blue. Stretching westward for over two miles is a magnificent promenade that invites a pleas- ant stroll. Visitors always want to look in at Monte Carlo where millions have been rolled away on the roulette wheel and the cubed dominos. Ship's dances are often arranged at Villefranche. It's a fast life on the famous Gold Coast and visits by the member ships of the Sixth Fleet never seem to last long enough. Monte Carlo invites you mul your money. x. . 395. t Riviera Bench at Nice, Frnncc. 3 1 Roman ruins in M1-ntou, France. Strolling past the famous Carlton Hotel, Cannes. Monte Carlo pzulornmn. w 1' i..qi W f n Street scene, Monte Carlo. Th Ivy-covered church in Cannes. , , Q ., Ir - X: e girl ill the '4Bikini Along the water front, Nice, France ITF' 1. I I i V Above the wzlterfrunt in Villefrzulclne. X 1 W w N w Q , N Coral Sen sullurn ln 4-lose 1-onvny nf Carmen, l1'r,mL-4. , -l Su edlsll f,n:l at 1 Nm aff' Y ., 1. as-vw ,My 18 .M J e beqell, Cannes, France .41 A French ln ntlnnk, lnxmtw nt C IIIIILN, Fr mme ' ' tl . - . ' iff .. V W' , , 111, . 'I l :V Q W .K as-,. Vxyri,-,-ff W . 'MWAQW 7 ' , 'fix 'Q' 7 - - 1 A, f . fl f 59' ' V 1 t A Y' - 1 . , N, . H K . , T 'A , ' is Rll Beach umbrellas row on row at Cannes. Resort bench ut Cannes, France Viewing part of Sixth Fla-et from Riviera, S lhlhl Hotel in Nice, France. St. Vincent de Paul Church, Marseille. One of nanny lil-Eilllfiflll parks, Dfnrseille 51 I ,tn E X 4 Y! fi' xx 5 n 4 F v f V1 nu 3 W if HI' Li ii 4 I I 1 U 31 Untre UX eneve Hitchhikers in Switzerland SS T0 --,J,,...J Getting the cameras wurmeal up 'Pouring on foot in Geneva ,fa '96 Ph-illrc lmssilvilitivs from :x lwillfru , fw' MMT ,ff 1 ,ff ,W J, Preparing for Il cable-cur ride Safe on the other side , F 1 . A AM I v. Q ,, w Shoreline scene from lnkc in Switzerlsuul XVI 1 I ' nex ' Posing on an wide: boulevard 'cn' I 0 uc go t' Photo of photographers by a Swviss lake WVindow sh oppers :ut work Swiss countryside mul onlookers t ARES owe Visiting :n souvenir Shop at A Nw . 9. 1 Q f Aj W Intel-nzltionnl concern over ll czunern Preparing to return to the ship ATH GREECE architecture. In ancient times, the Acropolis, 21 rocky elevation S00 ft. above the level of the city housed a walled city. This fortress, ten acres in area provided a fortress in time of danger. In the center of the Acropolis stands the pride of ancient Athens The Parthenon. The old city of Athens surrounded the Acropolis, measuring about one mile out all the way around. Today, in a great crescent around the ancient city, spreads the new Athens with its beautiful buildings and wide boulevards. Piraeus, the port of Athens, is situated live miles south- west of Athens. T1-xENs still retains many monuments to yeste1'year's , , , , 9 lbw, Au, ui S Columns dwarf two sailors. R Q'f1'f:-- me t ,Ta ,Mn Q--pa. .V W-is-'ees A . Q . 4 :Gale S1272 , ..,. . gsirgimfsftt.. .QM 2 4 x W, Q. x .,.. A Av, .W SQQNCLQ 'sms mm A tmrxll' ff ts an Q'-'S wx w see 1'ta33IiII2?f?. ss W Nami X Ni on is T ,Nea 55 ex ww is Q35 We X ss-SKQ A s -ex Xiiexxx M, K w Mars was 'KN www' NRQQNBE 1 we Miwfmlirgfswgga ,L ass ,dpi nun! RIHIIS nl tuna MTS W J' uulnt E' 4 H, , f .N ,gs iss M, ul u rs- Mmhvl' ' ' -. as 1' A - 1:1 'W-Y.- Wav , '. 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In ancient days, the city was called Tarenturn and was a proud possession of the Greeks. Today, as in years gone by, the main industry is its oyster and mussel ish- eries which occupies the time of most of the inhabitants, The houses and streets seem unusually small by today's standards. It was in 1940 that the British Air Force virtually knocked out the Italian battle fleet in the port of Taranto. Restaurant in Tnranto -4.3 HE ETERNAL CITY lies on both banks of the Tiber River ll surrounded on its outer edges by an ancient wall. Centered in Rome is the Vatican City, administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church. History records ROIHC'S first settlement in 800 B.C. Here may be found the most comprehensive display of ancient archi- tecture in the world today. It was Augustus, Ro1ne's First emperor who claimed he found Rome a city of brick and left it a city of marble. Basillicn of St. Pauls outside the walls, Rome. limi' ,, .1 MJ St. Jolm's Basilica' RUN? , 'E 1 St. Peters, Rome. The hotel where we stayed in Rome LEGHOH EGHORN, more properly Livorno, is one of the busiest seaports in Italy. The city is modern and well-built, but retains many canals, which makes it look not unlike Venice. Leghorn began as a small hshing village of the Pisans and was later taken over by the Florentines in 1421. This thriving port city served as a launching point for several interesting tours by members of the Sixth Fleet. There was a tour to the little city of Pisa, with its ancient structures, the most famous of which is the leaning tower. There was Florence, the cultural center of yesterday's giant painters: Michaelangelo, Da Vinci, Giotto and Raphaelg and yesterday's leaders of thought and literature: Dante and Machiavelli. Other tours take in points all the way from Rome to Switzerland. . cw-rxx Statues nt Legliorn Stadium. The Bnptistery in Pisa, Italy. 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Miss Xvilson, of Texas, is studying voice in Italy. --Q .,-.-,Q f arrive for n party ' f Crowd m bt Pours Suu in Dxuted clmttel It the t :ble Runnx nf Poxllpul W ,,,.. v-xx.. l gf' ALGIER LGERIA has belonged to France s1nce 1830 Algxers, the cap1tal clty possesses a Hne seaport Founded 1n 944 It was one of the most rmpmtant CUZICS of the Moors 1n the days of the1r gleat Afruan empne On a h11l over lookmg the bay of AlglC1S, the Clly preserves 1tS Orlental a pearance 1n the old sectors It has a cllmate descrlbed as very healthful for mvahds Mam 1tems of trade are flour, esparto, wme, ohve o1l and fru1t 1- ' Gll xrdnl I Y .nl A1 lb 1' nnglecx- n!'llll R R st xtlou 'lt Or-nl XV xr mcmorn ll monument, Cnty ui Oonsf-mime V1 ulntt In-11151 of bidi Rnclscd ALGERIA Bqrcfoot u om-ul ln Cnslmlu :-.Y Sh'LLt xcenc Ill HIL f lslmll i - 'L x ,awsmishw The harbor of Ornn, Algeria. Boulex urd and rnmps to docks, Algners ga., mf M Jawe?. Q, , 55 'S 'rm IV KY ws Q +R-FE K Wm N. 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Trade is carried on inland and across the Mediterranean with the countries of southern Europe. Some of the old Moorish buildings still stand. The Span- iards captured it in 1509, the Turks in 1708, and Spain again in 1732. An earthquake destroyed the city in 1790, and a year later it was abandoned. Re-established, it was taken over by the French in 1831 and built back to a major seaport. U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt anal U.S.S. Coral Sea moored together at Mex-s-El-Kebir jetty :lt 01-an .- - l--- ' Muse cooks ot the Coral Sen lmldnng 10 nukes thn ucre pre. aentul to the F D R upon her lrrn 'll ln Ox-'nl Cor ll Sew uelconnng. conlnnttee 101 the 11 D R sign Qnx XVI, kncu volt u ere uunlng so um. ll lked 1 e Ike Y' 100 lnece French Foreign Legion B und se1cn'ule5 the Cnr ll Se 1 ln 01' nn, Alben I, beiore ue left tor the States Flke Ar'1h Prmcew und Adnurxlv gn mg the FDR tha. hun IILSS Xvheu the FDR cune 1nto Or xn on Sundn mol-n1nf,, 01 .lun Adnur ll spell tloun the Jeth ln an olhcril Innollslne, Inspected the Cor xl Se'l personnel lmmg, the Jetty Me unnlule, the L D R trfnntxcallv nude prep-nr ltmns to lender honorw to these sux pnbe wmltors who uere obuonslw xerw dnstlunulglled guests The fake Arab Prlncesn .lnll fAdnur'll nrgllenl Just lon!-. enongh to throw the 00D of the F D R mto p unc, hn lllw looked up nt the Number 42 on tha. F D R 's stock, f.. ne them the Bronx cheer, :nd shox ed nfl' to the good shnp the U45 1 ' ' -A n ' - 1 ' . 1 n nary 1951, 601-al Sen lientenzmts dressed :ls Arabs :und an xx fl Nun , 1 V I I 1 Li W l 1. N Nr H H Y, N H Y, . 11 ,, W ,lr MV K A , 3, S' ,gm mi Q V f K f M .,f m .A .ff , Q ff ,1 ,V ' f ff 2 - . , -2:1 J' ' -iv' 5 , A ,L J fmfw The No. 4 Engine room gang Executive 0iliue's personnel :lt work Post Oflice Slxipfittl-rs Shop, R Division Uhfllnlnin Bishnll in his ofllce E Division electrician :lt work Wfiiia Y ,5m.,,,c , fi , Q5-figgy rem x ,Q pg .. lnjiZf'r1Z2Q?QSi' J: 9 -f ,fyi My ,,:,.. . -f f35m, 4f.f Lv W? ' P A close trim ,. . Flushing down the iiiglxt deck Mr. XVllihn:lrsh in the captnixvs oilice Interior view of the Post Oflice .0 -4 ' www 0ue of our work details-chipping paint Fly 1 plot lmnrd Sick Buy View Of Crews Library At work in the Photo Luh Q4 5 A . ll. Lnndlng oillcer nt work Yicw nf VF 171 ready rnmn 1 GT. -dr' Provisioning ship requires nanny hands ,M f X , -3 aff? 2 511320 ww Ky Butchers in their war clothes , 55-10. Painting the second shot of clmin marker 'G Men of S 2 Division in Cx'ew's Galley 'Ni ww I V Q13 vmfun I XVurking in the shilvs laundry 4 5 9 sua U' EW, llzmil playing during' provisioning operation Harrell and Douglas in After 11-1Villl0l'2lti0ll Room ll ATI' ll ',...... F ii 169' Gnsing :l jet plane Eggbenterf' lands at dusk ,vu 5 R w r 1 ' 'K 3, f. 3 r Commmlder C. M. Fraleigll of the Dental Department Pil0ts in the ready room 1Vox-king in the Crews Galley View of the enbblc-r's shop M Division men in the No. 2 Generator Room Galley cfew 'fat the ready DI Division men in No. 4 Pump Room Flight deck silhouette J. G. Hart ut the snfe Twilight :lt sea 'AL'4 f .,,, , .... L ..,, ..., . V I Ng : -,..x . , , ,K A 5 ' W ' gf f' f if F SV' T si! Ei' ' K5 YIM? 2 ' .V 1 Y 1+ The 1V:u-d Room Scullcry Shoe repairs :ure 11 llIllSf S2 Division wvorkx in the Crews Galley Clmlnl nin XVurtl In his Oiliqq Q egulnr customers nt the Post Ulliee Extra clothes for higher altitudes ,M 4 Tailor Shop, S 3 Division Ships on nluncllvers I Ships Store No. 3 Rigging' telephone and distance link Preparing to take X-Ray picture Lczuling' stores nt Augusta 5 Dental Lab scene wo patients in Sick Bay ellcopter mnkeg .1 l.uulmg, Member of S 2 Division :lt work Fwd Emergency Diesel Gen. WY.. Preparing food Navy style Photo Lab technicians M1-ninl exercise in the ready room ,,..a.a.L.. Just about to touch down ' -5,5-nv .,.,W, - Actual briefing gets under way Lt. J.G. M. N. Johnson Flight Surgeon Lt. A. Barker, Jr. Landing Signal Oilicer Cdr. XV. N. Leonard Comlnnncler, CAG 17 U.S.S. Coral Sun, CVB-43 Sleeping beullty of YI Division Left to right: Ensign R. XV. Fennell, 02 Division and Lt. Cdr. R. XV. l-Iodell, Comnnmiczltions Ollicer Lt. Cdr. B. K. 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