Dale (DLG 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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Supply Department We seldom take time out from our respective busy days to reflect and think of those most important people who tend to make the ship really work. These are the men of Supply Division. We see the spectacular amount of work involved in maintaining the weapons systems. We hear the constant throb of engines and shafts . . . the physical presence of the engineers. We witness the hectic pace cf the Operations people trying to coordinate a myriad of exercises all at once. We hear the rattle of teletypes as Communications tries to get ahead of the influx of message traffic. But seldom do we realize that it is the men of Supply that keep everyone else meeting their commitments. Not only do they run and maintain an effective parts and supply unit, but, they feed us some of the finest chow in the fleet to maintain our strength. They cut our hair, they wash our clothes, they dispense products from the Ship's Store which help make our personal lives much pleasanter. Without these services, most of the ship's functions would cease. These are the men . . . the Storekeepers, the Stewards, the Cooks and Messmen, the Ship's Servicemen and the Disbursing Clerks of DALE's Supply Department.

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Commissarymen 81 Food Servicemen Gerald L. McPherson, CSC Harry L. Pratt, C51 Robert V. Blum, C53 Michael J. Flannery, C53 PRATT Prepares Roast Beef for the Crew's Dinner Kevin J. Brennan, C53