Deuel (APA 160) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

' u DEUEL APA 160 EUROPEAN 7952-7953 I WISH to express my appreciation to all those who have aided me in the gathering of material for and the preparation of this book. In par- ticular I wish to thank R. L. Cross, BMC, USN for his splendid ' work in both taking and pro- cessing many of the pictures appearing herein and to LTjg E. J. Hartman, USNR, for his assistance in the makeup of the book. My thanks also goes to R. Oliver RD3, USN, and J. Clark YN3, USN for the patient hours spent in typing the many- pages of copy necessary to ork of this size. Without the w ork of these men this cruise book could never have been published. R. M. LEARY LTjg USNR Editor ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ALBERT LOVE ENTERPRISES ATLANTA, GEORGIA Ded ica tion ... We, the officers and men of the USS DEUEL, desire to dedicate this record of our cruise in European waters to the men of the boat crews who contribute so much toward enabling our ship to carry out her mission as an attack transport. These men, who man and main- tain our main batters, the boats, have given their services unfailingly through long hours and inclement weather to land the troops for operation Mainbrace and Longstep and for the training exercises at Porto Scudo; f urnish the boating for the replenishment of the fleet and for the Liberty parties of the fleet from Edinburgh to Izmir. As a token of our appreciation, we dedicate this book to our boat crews. f Xj -k F. R. PUTNAM CAPTAIN USN -; sl ! ! ! ! i ■•-.-v i,. CAPTAIN F. R. PUTNAN, U. S. N. COMMANDING OFFICER, USS DEUEL COMMANDER BEN W. BLEE, USN EXECUTIVE OFFICER, USS DEUEL Lt.ig E. J. Hartmann, USNR Navigator STAFF OFFICERS IDCR D. L. SpauMing Lt. R. H. Paderieii Captain R. A. Rademochar LTfg. M. F. Naedham LTHp. D. A. Howlcy USNR USNR USMCR USNR USN As«t. Operations Officer Communication Officer Combat Cargo Officer Boat Group Commander Gunnery Officer LTig F. S. Shaffer LTjg. R. M, Leary Eni. S. T. Paczkowski Ens. C. R. Gilchrist Ens. F. P. Smith, Jr. USNR USNR USNR USNR USNR lit Division Officer C. I. C. Officer Jrd Division Officer Personnel Officer C Division Officer Ens. D. S. Morse Ens. W. H. Bigelow, Jr. Ens. O. R. Billion Ens. R. C. Dickinson, Jr. Ens. R. T. Brownrigg USN USNR USN USNR USN E Division Jr. Officer Boat Group Div. Jr. Officer Jrd Division Jr. Officer A Division Jr. Officer 2nd Division Jr. Officer U. S. S. DEUEL APA 160 M LTig. F. C. Weber, Jr. USNR 2nd Division Officer LTig. L. J. Hoaan, Jr. USNR Damage Control Au ' t. LTig. J. L. Kraft USNR Disburting Officer LTig. J. H. Killebrew USNR Asf ' t. Cominnnication Officer LTig. ' • ' • Seward USN A Division Officer En . W. R. Tetman USNR 1st Division Jr. Officer Ens. R. L. Churchill USN Ass ' t. C. I. C. Officer Ens. W. Kehler, Jr. USN Signal Officer Ens. B. L. Baiey USN Ass ' t. Gunnery Officer Ens. 9. Curtin USN Disbursing Officer Chbesn C. B. Stevens Cheap. H. E. Bullock USN USN Ass ' t. First Lieut. Ass ' t. Damage Control Officer Chelec. C. C. Steger USN Electrical Officer Pact. T. H. Carlson USN Ass ' t Supply Officer Relec. J. Piroxzi USN Elec. Repair Officer SHIP ' S HISTORY THE USS DEUEL (APA-160) was built for the United States Maritime Commission by the Oregon Shipbuilding Com- pany in Portland, Oregon. The keel was laid on June 17, 1944; and on September 4, she was christened in hontfr of Deuel counties in South Dakota and Nebraska. On October 13, 1944; the ship ' was placed in full conunission at the naval station, Astoria, Oregon. After commissioning she re- ported to Transport Division 46, as a unit of the Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet. The DEUEL served in the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th Fleets and engaged in two combat operations. The Assault and Occupation of Iwo Jima and the Assault and Occupa- tion of Okinawa. She also engaged in three peacetime occu- pation and evacuation operations. As a result the ship has earned the Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon w ith two stars, the American Area Ribbon, Navy Occupation Service Medal and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. On the 22nd of January 1946, the DEUEL received orders to proceed to the East Coast for inactivation. The DEUEL commenced inactivation process in a York River Anchorage on 8 February 1946, completed inactivation and was placed Out of Commission in Reserve at Yorktown, Virginia, on 17 May 1946, at which time she was accepted as a unit of the Norfolk Group, SIXTEENTH Fleet. The DEUEL w as placed back in conunission on 23 October 1950, in Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia. The ship w as placed in fighting readiness during the yard over- haul period foUoTv ed by an intensive shakedow n and train- ing period under Chesapeake Bay Training. Upon completion the DEUEL joined the Amphibious Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet and has been engaged in various fleets exercises to keep her in peak performance for her primary mission — carrying assault troops for amphibious assaults. During the summer of 1951 the DEUEL served as a supply ship for the forces engaged in building the secret air base at Thule, Greenland, remaining above the Artie Circle for more than two months. In August of 1952 the ship left Norfolk to engage in Operation Mainbrace and to become part of the Sixth Fleet for a four months tour of duty. Hf - 1 iil H jP H E |V VVH B H dm hwii M H mB Ift H K ' Hj £!V i 9 ■ Hj 111 ■ ' ' ' i li HI n M li H H - • - THE CREW FIRST DIVISION AS IS THE custom on all large ships of the Navy, the First Division has its spaces in the forward part of the ship. It is their task to keep the massive ground tackle consisting of two 60-ton anchors, the wildcats, windlasses, and associated gear in top shape in order that the ship may be safely and securely anchored. That they have done their job well is immediately evident when the word is passed let go and amid a cacophony of sound and flying sparks the anchor plummets to the bottom in a truly smart manner. The First Division prides itself on the seamanlike appearance of the forecasde. This pride is not mis- placed, as an inspection of these spaces will disclose It is not without much labor and team work that this is accomplished but the men of the First Division are aware that their fine work is known and appre- ciated throughout the ship. Maintenance of the boatswain ' s locker is another function of the First Division and one that is vital to the ship as a whole, for it is here that the various divisions draw the cleaning supplies necessary to keep the Deuel the clean ship that she is. All agree that the men of the First Division can be proud of their work and that they are to be com- plimented on their fine team spirit. Firll row, left to right : S. J. Kobus, R. A. Barcena, N. J. Pardo, G. E. Biser, C. D . Heck, E. L. McDonald, J. T. Bright, J. R. Abshire. . . . Second n ow. tefl to rigbit H. C. Gray, K. M. Bi Ecker, C. Morton, J. P. Morgai n, A. J. Witt, A. J. Sauctei r, E. H. Miller, R. A. Boone, J. J. Denicola, W. P. Nelson . . . . Third row. left to right: F. A. Shaffer, B. J. Dui J. E. Kalli, T. L. Lyne, C. h! Hamili ton, D. E. Clement . J- E. Vest, H. Schnellbacher, W. D. Moncr ief, W. R. Yetmai 1, M in- itig: M. J. Birnstiel, M. L. Mel- Mac mans the winches. Away the fire and rescue party ! I Now hear this . SECOND DIVISION THE MIGHTY SECOND, the largest deck di- vision on the ship, has a job proportional to the number of men in the division. The whole midship section of the ship is their responsibility and a never ending task it is, too. Besides the cleanliness and up- keep of their spaces, they must also work two of the four main cargo hatches and raise and lower better than two-thirds of the ship ' s landing crafts. This handling of the ship ' s boats is a skill in which the men of the Second Division have become experts. The sf eed with which the ship ' s boats are lowered prior to a landing attest to their proficiency. It is not only at the time of landings that their skill is called upon but many times in the middle of the night these men are called out to hoist boats because of bad weather and they have never failed to do the job with dispatch in spite of the wind and rain and darkness. The speed and ease with which the Second Di- vision handles cargo is another proof that they- are sailors in the true sense of the word. In order to complete her mission an attack transport must not only be able to put the assault troops oh the beach but must supply them with tools with which to fight and with supplies to enable the m to keep fighting. For this reason a constant flow of cargo must be maintained and the Second Division stands ever ready with the necessary skill and experience to keep that life line moving. Firil row, left to right: A. R. Minuzzi, D. A. KoKI, J. J. Ver- io, A. T. McGill, W. Fiiher, Sr., R. J. Cardinal. . . . Sfcond raw: J. G. Morrii, B. J. Milton, R. L. Montgomery, R. H. Becker, R. C. Wathburn, R, C. Jett, R. H. Edge, R. V. Harp, A. A. Pou- lin, Jr. . . . Third raw: Lt. (jg) Weber, J. E. Ostruth, P. G. Mor- ton, G. F. Lehner, E. Lujnia, E. E. Hall, K. L. Caquelin, BMC F. Morri . fin raw, left to right: J. L. Borgette, J. H. Pendleton, V A. Luttrell, J. E. McKinna, G H. Newman. . . . Second row. F. C. Boyer, R. C. Bunyard, J Oiterhout, R. J. McGranahin C. E. Stuart, G. S- Hornketh, B. A. Gordy, J. D. Feckno. . . Third row: ENS Brownrigg. H J. Vickery, F. M. Hyer, G. 1 Lehner, A. C. Fleener, W. J Takaci, D. P. Errigo, L. A. Palmer, BMl S. McNease. THIRD DIVISION THE DOMAIN of the Third Division is the after area of the ship including the fantail, number five hatch, the steering engines, and the jumbo boom. Here again the excellent seamanship that a well-run ship of this type demands is evident on every side. The other deck divisions operate booms also but the king of them all is the large 35-ton boom used to work number five hatch and also used to raise and lower the two large LCM ' s which are stowed on top of the hatch. It is a very ticklish job to handle these boats but the deftness with which they are coaxed from their skids and lowered to the water by the highly trained team of the Third Division is a sight to behold. Most of the large vehicles that the assault troops need ashore are stowed in No. 5 and must needs be unloaded at every landing. It is a difficult feat to jockey a ten wheeled monster of a truck out of the hold and set it in a pitching landing craft alongside requiring excellent team work and a mastery of the art of cargo handling. Both these qualities are pos- sessed to a high degree by the Third Division as exemplified ' by their fine record through operations Mainbrace and Longstep and the landings on Sar- dinia. nrh« GetMi Hanar Man. Itumrm, my lads. Moak awaon wltb birth- dcnr caka. FirtI row, left to right: SN CallUian, SN J. E. Mott, SN R. E. Crom, SN V. McCaffery, SN J. R. Grandstaff, SN J. D. Sulti, SA P. F. Witheri. . . . SicohJ rom, Itft to right: BM3 R. A. Naicrs, SA D. Dey, BM3 W. J. Heegan, BM2 G. R. Mott, BMC R. L. Cross, BMl H. R. Smith, SA G. J. Huber, SA E. C. Cooper. . . . ThirJ rotu, left to right: ENS S. T. Paczkow- ski, SN L. T. Mowl, SN T. H. Breisler, BMJ J. T. Hall. SN D. T. Smeal, SN E. S. Lambrechts, SN G. N. Piters, SA C. E. Halliwell, BM2 E. B. Vincent, SN R. C. Valrath, SN S. J. Nlcastro, ENS. O. R. Billion. BOAT-GROUP DIVISION THE ALMOST overwhelming task of maintaining and operating the ship ' s twenty-six boats falls on the capable shoulders of the newly formed Boat- Group Division. It is a never ending task and one that, instead of being easier when in port, mounts to almost staggering proportions at that time. It is the men of the Boat-Group Division who make it possible for the crew and officers of the ship to make liberty in the ports we hit. Operating in all types of weather and often all night these men see to it that everyone hits the beach and is able to return. But it is during a landing operation that the boat crews come into their own. The prime end for an attack transport is to land assault troops on a hostile beach and the men who run the boats make this possible. Out in the boats for long hours at a tifiie, often wet and cold, these men lead a far from easy life — but ask him if he would like to switch and you can be sure of a resounding — NO ! When the ship is underway again the huge job of getting the boats ready for the next port commences, for who can tell what call may be made for boats. They will be needed for liberty runs, routine errands, and possibly as cargo lighters for the replenishment of the whole fleet. It has been said of women and can be as truly said of the Boat Group — Their- work is never done. first raw, Ujt to right: H. V. Holcomb, D. P. Urban, A. H. Reinhart, W. H. Broomhead, Jr.. C. R. Norrii, R. H. Shaw, L Kirkland, J. T. Ellis. . . . Sec ond roui, lilt to right: A. De- francii, R. F. Huckini, E. J. Cook, L. C. James, BMC L. H Schaffer, BMC J. L. Pestsinger, D. A. Hall, L. D. Jackson, W. L. Krebs. . . . ThirJ row, left to right: M. F. Needham, ' W. H. Price, N. H. Jessop, W. C. Plum, R. H. Miller, J. H. Gamcl, J. D. Naichajan, L. E. Bromler, W. H. Bigclow, Jr. Sprucing up the gig. DIVISION EVERY FIGHTING SHIP must be able to defend itself against both ait and surface enemies and it is the men of G Division who see to it that the DEUEL is at all times ready to do this very impor- tant task. The men of this division man our five inch battery and form the core of all the smaller antiaircraft gun crews which have put up such a good showing in competition firings and stand ever ready to do the job for keeps if the occasion ever arises, an even- tuality all of us fervently hope never comes to pass. This division is also the place where our most popular crew member, SAM, hangs out. There is no doubt that he is the most popular striker the division possesses. For the most part he is an excellent sailor but he must remember that number three hatch is not always closed!! Firil row, lift lo right: SN J. E. Mitchell, SN D. Prager, SN J. J. Gribbin, SN W. Tyrell. . . . Second row, left to right: SN K. P. Wagner, GM3 D. G. Smith, GM2 D. Allen, GMl J. L. Huie, SN J. C. Buckley. . . . TbirJ row, left to right: ENS B. L. Buley, SN R. K. Burton, SN W. N. Cushord, Jr., SN J. S. Hampton, FT3 R. W. Blank, GMJ D. A. Goodwin, GMJ W. T. Farrell, GMC W. H. Steach. O DIVISION TO THE UNINITIATED the work done by the men of O Division appears mysterious because they toil for the most part in perpetual dusk amid strange lights and gadgets to the tune of hissing, crackling radio receivers. These are the Radarmen and it is they who man the combat information center. It is a small, highly trained team, this O Division gang, proud of their skill and always eager to do more than is expected of them. The job which they must do requires a high degree of team work and these men work together like a well-ordered machine. The functions of the Combat Information Center, or CIC, are the collection, display, evaluation, and dissemination of information of a tactical and stra- tegic nature. It might be said of CIC that it is the nerve center of the ship. The speed and accuracy with which the men in this nerve center carry out their duties are vital to the safety and battle efficiency of the ship as a whole. To the specialists of the radar gang go the ship ' s appreciation for a job well and faithfully done. first row, left to rithi: G. ; Mallek, R.. OliTer, J. L. Richard J. L. Haraiha, T. P. Kelley, R E. Rernolds. . . . Second row left to right: R. M. Leary, J. H Battchei, R. L. Thraihcr, J. J Fechao, G. E. Daniels, R. L Churchill. Marines embark at More- head City. N ' ' DIVISION ANOTHER SMALL but vital division is N Di- vision composed of the Quartermasters and the ship ' s Aerographer or The Weather-Guesser . Again it is the story of small but important, for they have the very vital task of assisting the navigator in his work. They accomplish this in many ways, some of which are: correcting the many charts used every time the ship leaves port, taking bearings, and assisting in the taking of sun and star sights. Besides this, their main duty, the Quartermasters are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the bridge and chart house. The gleaming brass and shining paintwork attest to the industry with which they go about this job. It is to their credit that the bridge is one of the best in the fleet. By means of weird graphs and charts covered by mystic signs the Aerographer ' s mate keeps us in- formed of the weather prospect for the next few days. Despite what some people say he is not always wrong, but more often than not hits the weather right on the button. First row, left to right: QM3 E. T. Johnson, QM2 F. W. Belter, AGl A. A. Isaksen, QMl C. D. Hawkins, YNSN J. M. Pilek, QM2 J. E. Simmoni. . . . Second raw, kit to right: LTjg E. J. Hartmann, QMSN R. J. Cumba, QM3 A. W. Cameron, QMC E. C. Walihe, QMSN H. L. Good- win, QMSN C. W. Nler, QMC E. B. Fuller. Stand by . , . mark. Steady on 090°, fir. ' C DIVISION IT MIGHT be said of the C Division that it is made up of several groups of specialized experts for included in this are the Radiomen, Signalmen, Electronic Technicians, Telemen and Yoemen. Being so highly trained and so diverse in their activities, this division is one of the most vital aboard ship. Probably the most important man aboard ship to everyone is the mailman who also is included in C Division. His untiring efforts have kept the mail flowing in both directions and have helped to main- tain moral at a very high level. The thing that makes the Radiomen so well thought of is the hard work put in by them in getting out over 2,000 Christmas messages to the folks back home. It was a tremendous task but one to which these men gave their time unselfishly, there- by earning the gratitude of all hands. The 0-4 deck is the hangout of the Signalmen and it is really a hot to go place at all times. The signal gang can make or break a ship ' s reputation for smartness and it is to these men that much of the credit goes for the fact that the DEUEL has a name as a smart ship. Everyone knows that the navy floats not on water but on paper and it is to the credit of the Yoemen that we are able to sail a smooth course. Without their patient attention to detail and hard work we would surely founder. The highest trained specialists are the Electronic Technicians or E.T. ' s Without their knowledge and skills the ship would be in a very bad way for it is they who maintain and repair the radar sets, radios, teletypes, and associated equipment. Yes C Division is a vital member of the team that makes the ship run and a group to be lauded on their industry and spirit. Ship ' i Office Personnel. Radio central. firil row, left to rifht: M. Vuhington, C. A. Vecs, E. D. Bryan, B. A. Dclph, D. A. Cain, P. A. Henr.MMy, R. S. Brown. . . . Second row, left to right: M. JonM, H. L. Stagg, W. C. Dicthorn, J. M. Sittloh, R. Payne, A. R. Han n, J. T. Humphrey, ■W. F. Gould. . . . Third row, Uft to right: J. H. Killebrew, R. D. Wehrheim, J. W. Burleion, J. A. Janettii, M. S. Wellington, H. N. Hirjch, T. J. Kieth, D. N. Butti, A. M. Bauguii, N. A. Hardin, F. P. Smith. B DIVISION ASK ANYONE in B Division what makes the ship run and you will be sure to get the answer we do . He would be fully correct for it is these men who operate the boilers which give us the power for the turbines, generators and pumps, heat for the entire ship and ample fresh water for all hands. The furnishing of fresh water is a little known but, nevertheless, crucial job of B Division. Dis- tilling approximately 1,000,000 gallons a month is no mean accomplishment and has enabled us to avoid water hours for this whole cruise. The men of the evaporator room gang have never let the ship down. Visitors to our engineering plant never fail to comment on the immaculate conditions prevailing there. No housewife was ever more diligent in her cleaning than the men who keep these spaces spot- less. They claim that you could eat your dinner oflf the deck in the fire room but it is doubtful if you would ever finish it as some industrious snipe would be along cleaning up the crumbs that were spilled. To the men of B Division goes the whole ship ' s appreciation for a job done well without fanfare. Keep up the good work! f ? f f « Cfe First tow: R. E. Stuart, W. K. Kennedy, W. A. Van, E Krintz, D. E. Davii. , Second row: S. V. Potttr, W. H. Powell, W. R. Kocik, P. Reel, P. V. Stafford, J. C Thorn, A. B. Davenport. . . . TbirJ r J. L. Both, R. B. Jaquiih, J. Rogaczewiki, C. E. Hamby, V. F. Jordan, W. P. Kimball, R. R. Scofield, L. H. Carr, E. Jonej, R. G. Garvin. Checking burners. M DIVISION THE PRIMARY JOB of the M Division aboard the DEUEL is that of operating the main engines in accord with the orders of the commanding officer. Getting the turns out for the Skipper in spite of battle damage, or in times of peace, just ordinary mechanic al failures requires good organization, super- vision by skilled operators, and close team work. M Division possesses these virtues in a very high de- gree. In addition to the operation of the main engines, there is routine maintenance to be performed and repairs to be made. This work also falls to the lot of the engineroom gang. That they have done this job well, is proven by the fine record we have main- tained through a long and arduous operating sched- ule. In conjunction with the fireroom gang of B Di- vision, M Division has made the engineering spaces a model of cleanliness and order that is truly in- spiring. Their fine spirit and willingness to work makes them a very welcome part of the crew. ' j i . r - CI«onlii9 fuel oil strfriaer. Captain ' s mariterleui matt. Tirtt ram: S. Fedori, D. Peoplei, J. K. Liiin, R. R. Robbins. . . . Sicoxd roiv: T. C. Myers, T. L. Robinion, V. E. Phelps, R. P. Biker, C. A. Haldorson. . . . Third row: J. L. Booth, R. A. Booth, T. F. Tracey, F. . Townicnd, E. R. Vood, W F. Traven, R. A. StaU, R. G A DIVISION THE BOYS OF A DIVISION are charged with the upkeep and repair of all the auxiliary machinery aboard ship. When one thinks of the many pumps, motors, refrigerators, boat engines, and other pieces of equipment used daily aboard a ship as ours, it is no wonder that the Can Do men of A Division are always on the move. The repair and upkeep of the Diesel engines used in our landing crafts are vital tasks if the ship is to be able to carry out the mission of landing the troops on the beach. The men of A Division have never failed to do these jobs well as shown by the excel- lent manner in which the DEUEL boats carried out their assignments during operations Mainbrace and Longstep and the innumerable other tasks which required the services of our boats. The machine shop is another function run by A Division. Here are made the parts which are needed to repair the many, many pieces of gear aboard ship. B Division may be the division that makes the ship run, but it is A Division that keeps it running. Firil row, left to rifbl: D. L. RiUy, V. G. Reeie, W. H. Kliuj- ing, H. D. Fellhousen, H. G. Braswell, J. J. Coon, H. E. Jacobj, W. F. Smith, G. H. Schmal. . . . Second row, Ufl to right: M. K. Johnion, M. P. Campbell, J. Clark, H. Hanke, W. B. JoDM, L. F. Irvine, S. J. Bryant, J. D. Chapman, R. L. McGee, R. H. Easley, R. D. Dudeck, A. M. Heuer. . . . Third raw. Ufl to right: J. A. Seward, J. J. Bradley, O. E. Stone, O. W. Hoikini, R. F. Floyd, A. L. Johnion, R. C. St. Clair, C. R. Cooie, L. T. Mc- Partlin, C. N. Mclyer, R. J. Shea, M. J. Crawson, J. B. ' tTarthman, R. C. Dickinton. Tuning up beat engine In beat hep. Haxel and Ike give eut. E DIVISION LET THERE BE LIGHT. These are the men who bring us the light and allow us to do jobs in safety ' and with a minimum of strain for it is the E Di- vision, who maintain the ship ' s lighting system. That is their biggest job and probably the most important towards making the ship in all ways operational ready. The furnishing of light is but one of the many tasks of the E Division gang. They are also in com- plete charge of the ship ' s Gyrocompass. When sailing in restricted waters one must be able to trust the compass and with these men doing the fine job they are, we need never doubt the compass will be 4.0. The showing of movies aboard ship is one of the greatest morale-boosters known and to the electricians go the credit for the showing of these films. Beside standing their watches, repairing equipment and per- forming routine maintenance these men still find time to show an average of three full length features every day. First row, left lo right: J. : Finkbiner, S. P. Milyo, J. I Intrieri, G. M. Distilcr. . . Second row, left to right: I Jacobs, v. E. AbruzzeM, T. Schneider, R. L. Sliter. . . Third row, left lo right: D. Morse, M. Roconnella, L. 1 Gross, E. R. Aubin, C. E. AUe S. A. Finkel, C. C. Steger. Electrical Shop. Plank owners ' party. DIVISION THE R DIVISION, one of the five making up the engineering department, is the ship ' s repair division. Three rates are included in this division, namely, the metalsmiths, pipefitters and damage controlmen. Constantly occupied with the endless flow of re- quests for repair work of every nature, the R Di- vision maintains two shops. The first of these is the shipfitters shop, where the pipefitters and metalsmiths hold sway. Specialists in their own field, the metal- smiths do all the cutting, welding, brazing and struc- tural work while the pipefitters fill their time with maintenance of all piping and plumbing features. The carpenters who are damage controlmen by rate, operate the second shop. Their greatest concern is the repair of the ship ' s boats, a job which the boat Cox ' uns see is never done. In addition the car- penters handle the steady stream of requests to fabri- cate all manner of wooden articles for use aboard ship. Regardless of his rate or job, each man in R Division is considered an expert in damage control. For this reason you will find them during general quarters scattered all through the ship ready to take quick and effective action in any emergency that might come up. tint row, Uft to rigbl: P. V. Kotrai, J. C. Van Maiden, R. K. Kennedy. J. P. Courtney. . . . SeconJ row, left to right: R. R. Kops, W. E. Hank, A. A. Star- rett, R. G. Singer, L. D. Mum- by, F. S. Delval. . . . Third row, left to right: L. J. Honan, J. E. Wagner. J. W. Tokoi, T. A. Carrigg, D. C. Laraen, ▼. A. Hoffman, H. E. Bullock. A new m«u tabla Making beoti ready for next port. Pipefitters at work. H DIVISION COMPRISED OF hospitalmen and dental technicians, this is one division that most people would just as soon stay away from but when the need arises these men stand ready, willing and able to cope with any- thing from a slight cold to a serious sickness. Working efficiently without fanfare these men care for us when we are sick and injured and also do all in their power to see that we do not become sick in the first place by administering shots, (it is not true that all the needles are square, only half of them are) and by inspecting the food which we eat for purity. To these men go the whole ship ' s thanks for mak- ing this a healthy and thereby a happy cruise. tint TOW, left lo right: W. H. Whacley, H. D. Daly, L. J. Louviert, C. E. McKinley, P. J. Callahan. . . . StconJ row, left to right: A. W. McClenncn, K. Liebcskind, V. P. Markus, B. C. Colman, L. L. Whatley, C. O. Henneman. Scratch mm appandixll WIdar, plMM. ' S DIVISION SERVE 400,000 meals! Pay 500,000 dollars! Sound fantastic? Those are just two of the many, many functions of S Division during this cruise. These are the men who run the galley, ship ' s store, bake shop, ice cream room, disbursing office, and many other vital functions aboard ship. It is S Division which feeds us, clothes us, pays us, and furnishes the thousands of things large and small that enable us to do our jobs. The preparation and serving of food for the 1200 men aboard the DEUEL during this cruise is the largest job done by the men of S Division and one that they have done well, judging from the number of men who have had to buy new clothes as their old ones were no longer able to contain their swelling waistlines. The tailor shop and laundry, also run by the men of S Division, have done their share towards mak- ing the DEUEL men well groomed on all occasions. To the men who run the ship ' s store goes another accolade for the many bargains we were able to buy there. By purchasing the native goods of the coun- tries we visited through the store we were assured of quality and a fair price. It was the profits of this store which enabled us to throw such a bang-up party in Golfe Juan. firtl raw, Ufl to right: S. F. Holbrook, 3. B. Lambert E J. NWer, C. T. Mtlton. Second row , Ufl 10 right: E a! Peteri, F. V. Gatto, C. P. De- Uannis. L. C. Gunderion, B. G. Harrii, D G. Bastian. Third row left to right: J. R. P.ul, D. D reatford, S. R. Ni ver. R. C. Bcachem, H. A. Kettu- oen, E. M. Wagner, R. E Byeri, P. G. Seto a, L. S. Stoffet fourth rot V, left to right: r. A. Lasatte , C. C. Nehon, R. W. Curtis B. D. Cor, K. F. Strackbem, D. R. Terry, R. M. Peterion, V. T. Dunn, J. J. JaniKClak, A. H. aauznit R. F. Barr, J M. Kra«t. Lt.(ig) B«achaiii ft Co., Tailors. taty en the lidei. Laundry werkeri. ST DIVISION TO THESE MEN must needs go a goodly share of the credit for making the DEUEL the happy ship it is. Without happy officers a ship can never be a happy ship and it is these men of the St Division, by their good cooking, fine service, and cheerful manner that contributes so much to the pleasant out- look of the oflScers. Besides the preparing, cooking and serving of all food for the wardroom these men are also responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the wardroom, the staterooms and ' the oflicers galley and pantry. These men put in long hours of work to accom- plish their tasks and it is with deep appreciation that we say, well done . Top raw, left to rigbt: TN ▼. A. Lissiter, SD2 F. A. Ferrer, SD3 R. H. Dickerion, SD3 B. Frazier, SD2 T. O. Perion, SDC St. J. Raper. . , . Bottom row, left to right: TN V. Rimaa, SDI J. J. Brooki, TN J. L. Cileman, SD3 C. M. McRal. Dhmar in wardroom. DIUEL goldoa glovos. MAA DIVISION TO THE MASTER-AT-ARMS, or MAA ' s goes the important and thankless job of maintaining discipline aboard ship. Run incorrectly this group could have an adverse effect on morale, but run as it is aboard the DEUEL these men go a long way toward pre- serving the high level of morale which has always characterized the good ship DEUEL. Besides the above named responsibility, the MAA ' s also are in charge of the mess cooks and the mess deck. It is their duty to see that the mess deck is clean and shipshape, that the mess cooks are spot- less and know their jobs, and to oversee the move- ment of men through the chow line and out of the mess haU. To feed the large number of men that we do requires a well planned schedule, and it is the duty of the MAA ' s to carry it out. hell to right: BM2 T. E. Coker, EN3 C. N. Mclver, BMC E. J. Neljon, CDR. B, W. Blee, BMl C. V. Brame, BMl B. Sherman. Making bread. Cooks and mess cooks. ITINERARY Departed Norfolk, Va. 21 Aug. 1952 Morehead City, N. C. 26 Aug. 1952 Operation Gannet 6 Sept. 1952 Edinburgh, Scotland 11 Sept. 1952 Operation Mainbrace 22 Sept. 1952 Copenhagen, Denmark 25 Sept. 1952 Algiers, Algeria 6 Oct. 1952 Porto Scuto, Sardinia 11 Oct. 1952 Augusta Bay, Sicily 16 Oct. 1952 Marseille, France 29 Oct. 1952 Bone, Algeria 5 Nov. 1952 Operation Longstep 12 Nov. 1952 Izmir, Turkey 14 Nov. 1952 Rhodes, Greece 20 Nov. 1952 Naples, Italy 2 Dec. 1952 Porto Scuto, Sardinia 13 Dec. 1952 Marseille, France 20 Dec. 1952 Golfe Juan, France 27 Dec. 1952 Malaga, Spain 9 Jan. 1953 Oran, Algeria 19 Jan. 1953 Morehead City, N. C. 4 Feb. 1953 Arrived Norfolk, Va. 6 Feb. 1953 r- i J EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND HOOT MON1 ! Who will ever forget the friend- ly Scots -with the pleasant burr in their speech, the wrong- ' way driving, and the strange money of this city, steeped in tradition and history. Some of us were able to get to London for a short time but, London or not, this, our first port of call, set the tone for a very pleasant cruise indeed. COPENHAGEN, DENMARK AGAIN IT was a cordial greeting -which awaited us as we docked in this fine port after rigors of Operation Mainbrace . Food, food, and more food! Nowhere on our trip were we to eat as we did here. The Danes love to eat and they do so very well, as we soon found. Imagine going into a restaurant and getting a menu of sandwiches three feet long! It happened here. It was here also that we ran into Akvavit, the national drink, which has the kick of a mule. mm ALGIERS, ALGERIA ■T TTnT kn ' ' fc ' lij OUR FIRST Mediterranean port was Algiers, one in which we were to learn a great deal. It w as our first introduction to the custom of bartering, and sad to relate we often came out second best. We w andered through the famous Casbah and wondered what Charles Boyer saw in it of a romantic nature. This was also the first time w e ran into a serious language barrier, so w e had to become proficient at the use of sign language. It is amazing ho ' w eloquent you can get w ith just your hands. ANOTHER PORT, different money, a new language. Although this was primarily a work- ing port there was still time for a little play. The friendly Italians w ith their happy music, easy laughter, and fine wines and food made our short hours ashore pleasant indeed. Men who spoke even a little Italian w ere in great demand here as interpreters. Replenishment of the fleet took a lot of our time as did the normal upkeep of the ship. MARSEILLE, FRANCE WITH OUR kno ' wledge of French picked up In Algiers ■we made out pretty ■well here. Some of us were lucky enough to get to Paris and, al- though expensive it °was an experience never to be forgotten. This tremendously active seaport offered many opportunities for recreation and ■we ' were quick to take advantage of them. A. ys I I VI ! I ) I IZMIR, TURKEY OPERATION Longstep took a lot out of us but we ■were not too tired to look for ' ward to our next liberty port, the ancient city of Izmir, formerly know n as Smyrna. It is a city of con- trasts ' where East meets West. Again our ability to communicate by sign language was pressed into service. Number of American model cars prevalent here. American colonist folks really did us a good turn by setting up a canteen for us. Tours to Ephesus and vrild boar hunts were very popular as a w ay to see the sights. RHODES, GREECE A CLEAN, neat, and very friendly place this ancient Isle of Rhodes. The best -way to see it is by bicycle and ■we w ere soon mounted in fine style and doing the local ruins. The Greeks had words for just about everything, but none of them ' were in English so back to the sign lan- guage again. The joys of Ouzo and onion brandy were ours here. The ancient w alled city was the place to go as we soon found out. ' jm THE CITY of contrast; from splendor to squal- or in a block. Again fine Italian music, food, and ' wines partaken of while overlooking the beautiful Bay of Naples. The tour to Rome was a big success with an audience with the Pope a$ its big moment. Tours to Sorrento and Pompeii also very popular and interesting. Arguments with cab-drivers over fares are the common oc- currence. Good bargains to be had for those ' who were willing to look for them. jBR BACK AGAIN and tliis time for the holidays. The parties held on board for French orphans -were a big success. It -was hard to tell who ' was having the most fun, the orphans or the sailors. Over 500 children entertained in six days. Christmas mass aboard w as really inspiring to one and all. Thoughts of home very prevalent. Our French is really coming along fine now. rJ E ai ' ' :5ii ft i. H -i k . ' ' }iWii5a AT LAST the world-famous Riviera. It is the slack season to be sure but still there is much to see and do. The ship ' s parties ' were a huge success with champagne flowing like water — and for free, too. Tours to Monte Carlo and Nice ■were very popular. New Year ' s Eve was rung in with the traditional good cheer. Home was not too far off now as w e left here. MALAGA, SPAIN 4i fP . V: IHiioKwiErnii ii ' ' %M LAST LIBERTY port before heading home and one of the best that we have hit. Brandy at a nickle a glass very popular. New language to contend with but we are old hands at the rou- tine by now. Weather perfect all the time we were there. Miramar Hotel unoi cial headquar- ters for forces on liberty. Good food was in abundance and at prices as reasonable as those for brandy. A very pleasant way to end our cruise. I K P ' 1 JPT r J m ' 7 T k