Coral Sea (CVB 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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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 .

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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.

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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-