Deuel (APA 160) - Naval Cruise Book

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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 .

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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.