Deuel (APA 160) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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.

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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