Coral Sea (CVB 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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.., 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

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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

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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.