Davis (DD 937) - Naval Cruise Book

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, . WEAPONS OFFICER LCDR T. S. Schechinger ASW OFFICER GUNNERY ASSISTANT LTJG R. J. Lange LTJG J. M. Ashby STGC W P Whlte GMGC H E E13 x E' ' 1 5 . f I - U S X I L .1 , I I - , 9 ' '- 5 f x 1 M . 1 an V, X s - 1 I 1 I' FIRST LIEUTENANT LTJG W. M. Poplin BMC W R Beard 3rd DIVISION OFFICER ENS T. W. Hilton GMGC J D McChesney Q 'fa X, 1 A fx , x. I , k 1 GW l G3 ,I V. gf ! if V

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Kneeling, Left to Rightg SN Winchester, BM1 Hutto, SN Brummitt, BM3 Gadson, BM1 Backous, BM3 Gorgas, BM1 Temple, SN Huntley, SN Thompson, SA Zocco, SA Rice Second Row, BM8 Corder, SN Miazga, SA Small, SN Cantrell, SN Iioski, SN Burroughs, Back Row, SN Wermanger, SN Buhlman, SN Cloutier, BM3 Thomas, SN Coffer, SN Curtis, SN Dixon, SN Clarke . FIRST DIVISIO First Division is comprised of Boatswain's Mates and non-rated seamen. While underway they work long hours standing watches and performing deck evolutions. These evolutions include anchoring, mooring, receiving helos, and staging underway replenishments. In addition they perform maintenance and preservation on the main deck areas and operate and maintain the two ship's boats. Boatswain's Mates are the true sailors of the fleet in that both the jobs they do and the ceremonies they perform are steeped in tradition and have been performed in one way or another since man has been at sea. Their hours are long and often tedious. They work outside on the main decks in weather ranging from blistering heat to numbing cold. But their rewards are the successful completion of the exciting and sometimes dangerous evolutions of seamanship. During this deployment First Division distinguished themselves by winning the big race in the International Gonzo Regatta, held 'at Gonzo Station, Arabian Sea. Participating in the regatta were members of the aircraft carrier America battle group, and the Australian destroyer H.M.A.S. HOBARTH.