fnl3 f' THE STORY UF HAROLD GLENN EPPERSUN Harold Glenn EPPERSON was born on the 14th of july 1923 in the big rubber city of Akron, Ohio. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. jonett B. EPPERSON worked hard to raise their children and make ends meet during the slow dreary years of the depression which followed the post World War I boom. Like millions of other average American families who were beginning to know better times the EPPERSONS were filled with anxiety and bewilderment at the mad whirl of war which followed in the wake of the 7th of December 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor. After a year of the new war had passed, and the American armies were still being defeated on all fronts, Harold EPPERSON, who had by now reached the draft age, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves on 12 December 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. When he was sent to Marine Corps Training at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California, his mother and father, little doubting but that their son would return home to them again, were, only proud that their boy was able and willing to serve his country in the interests of freedom and world peace. By 15 May 1943, however, Private EPPERSON was in the field aiding the Americanforces in their campaign to ward off the japanese offensive in the Pacific. On the 6th of August 1943 EPPERSON was promoted to Private First Class and in November of that year was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for his part in the invasion of the Gilbert Islands. A After receiving this honor, PFC. EPPERSON continued to do his part in the battle for the Pacific, until on 25 June 1944, during the invasion of the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands, this gallant hero of the Asiatic Pacific Campaign gave his life on the battle scarred beach. For his meritorious service in the Battle of Saipan, Private First Class Harold Glenn EPPEROSN was awarded posthumously the MEDAL OF HONOR with the following citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the First Battalion, Sixth Marines, Second Marin-e Divi- sion, in action against enemy Japanese Forces on the Island of Saipan in the Marianas, on 25 June 1944. With his machine-gun emplacement bearing the full brunt of a fanatic as- sault initiated by the Japanese under cover of pre-dawn darkness, Private' First Class Ep- person manned his weapon with determined aggressiveness, fighting furiously in defense of his battalion's position and maintaning a steady stream of devastating fire against rap- idly inhltrating hostile troops to aid materially in annihilating several of the enemy and in breaking the abortive attack. Suddenly a Japanese soldier, assumed to be dead, sprang up and hurled a powerful hand grenade into the emplacement. Determined to save his comrades, Private First 'Class Epperson unhesitatingly chose to sacrifice himself and, diving upon the deadly missile, absorbed the shattering violence of the exploding charge in his own body. Stout-hearted and indomitable in the face of certain death, Private First Class Epperson fearlessly yield- ed his own life that his able comrades might carry on the relentless battle against a ruth- less enemy, and his superb valor and unfaltering devotion to duty throughout reliect the highest credit upon himself and upon the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. ! USS EPPERSON KDD-7191 x7 , L, V L V K L V5 fy? 7' K ,....,1 FAR-EAST CRUISE gapCHJCQPCH:cwfundf-qbcfpfunrpqfwqtwwwqbwqfwwwqfwwbwwwwwqfwqsgg Q f 2, E ,Z 2' f A N Ps X ' f f x 52 ' Y 9 E Q ig -M ff- f QE BH i ' f ' BH 55 1 I . f 1 E ' f 'C ' Vfx , KH! Xx'. ?f5f- U I ' In i 2 I, a fN Zr , N as t Zn. ':. E ' '1,54ljL' 'U N 7' 2 I fl ' '51, ' i'XHX L ff ' 2 1 wt- fi X as 1 I Q -. Q a? ' - Hlwifw -1 5 55 q , . A Q I 53254::HHfH:.a+1-H,EH:wha-PCH3EHSCHQ:+Pq4:dPQ4:aPf+b:+Pq+:dPQ4::+Pq4:daq+.dFe3-aHe3aH1Lm1dB5baaiH OV 261 '66' MAY 161 '67' X 1 IW: fiwshs h., Qf MM ,M USS EPPERSON lDD 7191 EPPERSON was authorized during the war and the keel of this 2250 ton ship was laid in June 1945 at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company of Kearney, Nlew Jersey. Launched in an uncom- pleted state the hull was mothballed and placed in storage at the New York Shipyard. A year later the Bath Iron Works of Maine was a- warded the contract to complete the ship, incorpor.ating new designs as she was to be used primarily for anti-submarine warfare QASVVQ. She was completed along with her sole sister ship, the USS BASILONE QDDE 8245 and was commissioned at the Boston Naval Shipyard on 19 March 1949. Extensive sea trials of her radically new installations were con- ducted in the Key West, Florida, area until September 1950 at which time EPPERSON was transferred to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, where she was designated Flagship of Commander Escort Destroyer Division 12. Her employment since has been extensive and varied both in her anti- submarine specialty and in duties common to all destroyer-type ships. In 1951 and 1952, she saw service with the United Nations Forces in the Korean Conflict and in 1954 with the U.S. Seventh F1eet's Formo- sa Straits Patrol. VVhile in North Korean waters, the EPPERSON was given the task of bombarding the coastal city of Wonsan, a large and very important supply and railroad center. This was a mission nor- mally considered to be outside h-er class of vessel. Through the cease- less efforts of her officers and men, the EPPERSON was able to main- tain an around the clock bombardment. Routine deployment to the Western Pacific for operations with the Hunter-Killer Groups of the Seventh Fleet has been made by the EPPERSON since 1955. She has also participated in the 1958 High Altitude Nuclear Tests at Johnson Island and four years later in 1962, she was stationed in the Mid-Pacific as a recovery vessel for Colonel John Glenn's historic flight. In October of the same year, the EPPER- SON operated with the U. S. Pacific Fleet Recovery Force during Astronaut Walter Schirra's successful six orbit Hight around the earth, and later in 1963 for the recovery of Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper. The EPPERSON completed a FRAM I CONVERSION in DE- cember of 1964 and as 'a result was redesignated USS EPPERSON QDD 7195. By acquiring a new configuration as well as receiving the very lat-est in Anti-Submarine Warfare, including Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter and Anti-Submarine Rocket, weapons and electronic gear she was able to keep pace with the highly technological and modern Navy. During her last deployment to the Western Pacific, she was in- strumental in aiding U. S. Forces in the Vietnam Conflict. Conduct- ing operations for a maximum of 41 days off the Vietnam coast enabled the EPPERSON to display her many talents by rescuing downed pilots and their air-crews and saving several outposts from Viet Cong attack by use of the ship's gunfire support. ' She returned to Pearl Harbor, after visiting Sydney, Australia, in March of 1966. EPPERSON participated in several Gemini support missions as a standby recovery ship during the past summer. She again took her place as a unit of the U. S. Seventh Fleet in December of 1966. 12 li li ll is li 1 I 1 l l 5 1 I 11 1 COMMANDING OFFICER 3 Q 'tr 455' ' as' S RALPH E. WILSON, jr. Commander, U.S. Navy Commander WILSON was born in New London, Connecticut on 3 April 1927. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve in June 1944, and was assigned to recruit training at Camp Perry, Virginia. Upon completion of recruit training, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School at Bainbridge, Maryland. He won a Presidential Appointment to the Naval Academy entering in June 1945 and graduating on 3 June 1949. As an Ensign, his first assignment was to the Gunnery Department of the USS ROANOKE CCL 1453. He became Signal Officer of the USS ROANOKE before being ordered to Electronics Material Officers School, at Treasure Island, USS DYESS CDD 8803 where he served as Electronics Material Officer, then as First Lieutenant, and finally as Gunnery Oflicer. LT Cjg3 WILSON was next ordered to the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California in August, 1953. In 1955 he was awarded a B.S. degree in Engineering Electronics and in 1956 he was awarded a M.S. degree in the same field. Upon com- pletion of post-graduate training, Lieutenant WILSON served as Communications Oflicer on the Staff of Commander Destroyer Flotilla Six until December of 1958 when he reported as Executive Oflicer of USS BENHAM CDD. 7963. In March of 1960, Lieutenant Commander WILSON was assigned to Washington, D.C. for duty in the Oflice of the Chief of Naval Operations as the Head of the Radar Research and Development Branch COP 7333. In August 1962 Lieutenant Commander WILSON was ordered to the U S N l W C ll A , . . ava ar o ege at Newport, R.I. as a student in the Command and Stall' Course. Upon completion of the course in July 1963, hewas assigned to USS KEARSARGE CCVS 333 for duty as Engineer Officer, serving in the billet until July 1965, when he was detached to assume th d t' f C I d' e u ICS o omman mg Officer, USS JOHN S. MC CAIN CDL 33. CDR WILSON served as Commanding Oiiicer of the USS JOHN S MC CAIN CDL 33 until June 1966 when that ship was decommissioned for a conversion period. At this time he was detached to assume duties as the Commanding Oiiicer of EPPERSON. Commander WILSON has been awarded the following service medals: American Theatre Medal, World War II Victory M d l N ' ' ' ' e a, avy Occupation Service Medal with European Clasp, The National Defense Service Medal and the Armed. Forces Expe- ditionary Medal., . Commander WILSON is married to the form er Elizabeth STRUBLE of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and has two children, Laura Elizabeth and Ralph E., III. H F3 9 4 4 f If 59 W' 4 in rating. FROM THE SKIPPER'S DESK John Paul Jones is reported to have said, Give me a fast ship for I intend to go in harms way . I have been greatly honored to have commanded a fast ship and we have gone in harms way. Epperson is every inch a destroyer and her crewall destroyermen. What is a destroyer? She is a medium sized ship designed to act offensively in protection of the major units of the fleet against surface, air, or submarine attack. She has the necessary speed and stamina to stay up with a strike fleet or interpose herself betweenifriendly units and the enemy. She is able to use her weapons decisively against any enemy she encounters. She is ready and enthusiastic to perform any mission assigned no matter how mundane or seem- ingly unimportant. She has a small close knit crew who live in 'cramped quarters under difficult conditions and love it. A destroyer also operates with ap dash and spirit that cannot be found in any other type ship. A Bone In Her Teeth and White Water Under The Counter . Unfortunately most of our cruise has been spent on missions that appeared to be mun- dane and unimportant. Lengthy periods were spent screening the attack carriers on Yankee sta- tion while other destroyers were engaged in more exciting duties against the enemy. There were reasons for every assignment and our jobs though perhaps less exciting were none-the less as important. Destroyers had to remain with the attack carriers to protect them and assist them in many ways including aircraft crew rescue ifrequired. VVe did participate in six days of action providing naval gunfire support against the enemy and our battle' ensign flew proudly on those days. ' Our ship has remained ready for any assignment throughout the deployment because of the technical skill and devotion to duty of our officers and men who are her heart and soul. Our crew have worked long hours without complaint with their only' reward the .knowl- edge that a piece of equipment was fixed or that they were serving their country in the cause of liberty and peace. p VVe have proved the accuracy of our guns. The excellence of our communications' and ability of our CIC team to perform in any environment has been proven and recognized by the award of the green operations for excellence. Mfe have caught and held nuclear submarines wit-h our ASW team and been awarded the ASVV A for excellence. Our supply department has kept us in food and clothes and spare parts for our equipment. We have steamed at high speed in the wor1d's first and only nuclear task group and made less smoke than the jet air- craft. VVe can be proud that we have met the test and Epperson is really Best East Or W'est. . va. l ? M I l ..... X ff'i One of fhe many pleasant jobs of being CO IS fhaf of congrafulafinfg personnel fusf advanced RONALD F. LEHR Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy In writing this message I considered using a clever saying or quotation and I'm sure I can think of many that would be appropriate for the 1966-1967 cruise of Epperson. But at the risk of being prosaic - to the officers and men of the Epperson who make her go, for the many hardships overcome, for a truly professional performance that is second to none in the Destroyer Force - a heartfelt UATTA BOY! BANG! BANG! BANG! Our super XO never misses - well maybe once in a while - during small arms pracfice on the fanfail. - BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH LCDR LEHR was born in Britton, South Dakota on 5 February 1932. Although spending much of his life in the midwest, he currently claims Denver, Colorado as home. Graduated and commissioned through the regular NROTC program at the Univer- sity of Colorado, Boulder, in 19521, he spent his first thirty-six months of service on the San Diego based Radar Picket Destroyer USS DUNCAN QDDR-8745. During three West Pac deployments his primary duties included that of Engineer Cflicer. Leaving DUNCAN in June 1957 he assumed duties as an assistant professor of naval science at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. This tour was shortened as he was selected by Admiral Rickover for nuclear power training in March 1959. Now a Lieutenant, he trained at the advanced nuclear power school in New London, Connecticut, and the large ship reactor prototype near Idaho Falls, Idaho. Leaving the prototype in May 1960, LT LEHR jointed the commissioning crew of the nucl.ear powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE QCVA fNj65j and subsequently served thirty-three months as Main Propulsion Assistant, during which time the big E made two Mediter- ranean deployments and participated in naval operations in conjunction with the Cuban Crisis. Upon completion of his tour on ENTERPRISE he returned to Idaho as Engineer Oflicer of the prototype plant in which he trained three years earlier. Completing an ex- tended tour at the prototype and promoted to Lieutenant Commander, he received orders to the USS EPPERSON as Executive Officer and relieved Commander R. L. DODD in June 1966. ' ' LCDR LEHR is married to the former Carolyn McKibbin of Buffalo, New York and has five children, Bruce, Karen, Ellen, Mark, and Barbara. LCDR LEHR and his family currently reside in Honolulu, Hawaii. HOME 66 HU!! Oahu is one of the world's most attractive resort areas. From the big waves and big hearts of the North Shore, to the luxurious living of the Kaula Hilton, to the fantasy of the moon light sparkle of the waters off Mfakiki, a sailor can dream of beauty, friendliness and an abundance of tropical Island living on this Utopia in the sun. Oahu has grown with our modern Navy and has one of the largest Naval bases and shipyards in the Pacific. Oahu has been HOME for theilipperson since l95l and to some of her crew for over three years. The crews' time ashore is spent in various activitiesg to name a few: Fishing, Skin Diving, Drinking PRIMO, Surfing, Drag Races, Chasing COEDS, Motorcycle Rallies, Sunbathing, Drinking PRIMO, Chasing COEDS, Drinking PRIMO and Chasing COEDS. The year 'round vacational atmosphere affords many leisure hours at the beaches, parks and night spots of Oahu. For the married man, the time the Epperson spends in Pearl means precious days spent with his loved ones. The few weeks before leaving Pearl are spent with friends and familyg fun in the sun, living it up in an Island Paradise and A LOT of time preparing the ship and green crew for duty in the Yllestern Pacihc. Underway Training takes time and effort on the part-of all hands, training, coordination and understanding are musts for the job that lies ahead. Precious time in Hawaii comes to a close all too soon as the day of deployment arrives Mixed feelings -- - m beset the crewg sadneqy . 't l' ' ' ' ' 4 - ' ss, CKC1 ment, per raps dread of going again for the ole salt and the little boy wonder- rst cruise for the boot. Yet, every one understands the K'why of it. It's a job that must be done. ment of a fi A last good bye. a last kiss, a promise to return and Anchors Aweighlllll Hanauma Bay- Skin Divers Paradise, lust 12 Miles From Naval Housing. Tropical Construction Make Hawaii Living Even More Pleasant. Famous First Tourist Surfs' Up Attraction ln the Meaning Fun ln The Heart Of Waikiki Sun' And Parties, Parties, Parties! i 4 ,., 1 H -t 111,51-ff 5-g-Mfg v-filitgfgg' '. 'H g1:1:tqt7-sqm f-.-e2fe4,..ij .11 QF 5a'.w29s2eft22?M?vZ4,5St li ,-1 gricwlm ,4.tf,:f,fw.,,,' .ma 1- .T V .2 .if wfri'atei.pi, - , IWi:f.-i'1l-is,-,Qfmffw!-Q2 'A 'H , 2 1 ll ' ' ' Y' 'G 'IF'fziffiriil5ffifi?i5 '5?fiiliffiffifimjff libzill Wk, ,i , L- , W. M,jAyg:If1L4.,f,ELl ' J , N 'l5?.- ' fixEH?fg1tE?ii'is2f?f?2 l if J , .,., , Y ,--.,.:...-4-. .1 --- Jef'- ' 1 'N' U i Y, -., iwrrw il r V '1 4 ' ' ' Good Things Come In Groups If's Suprising Who? You Con Do With A Fish Net And A Navy Undress Blue Jumper. Surfs' FIQT Rock The Boords And Wotch The Wohmes 'wP ' The Grand Finale An AirPort Party cmd Good Bye Sweet CO-ED Stand By to Cast OFF ALOHA HAWAII But Those Sailors Sand There was a Beach Up Here 337 ,T . CO-EDS MAY BE FOUND ANY WHERE JAPAN On the eighth of December, the Epperson, a member of ASW fanti-submarine warfarey Group One, sailed into Yokosuka Bay to relieve the USS Cochrane QDDG-Zlj. While the ship was tied up along- side the pier, the yard workers accomplished a complete overhaul of our evaporators. The Ship Repair Facility came into being over a century ago and spawned a massive Japanese fleet. lt was important enough to be a primary target of the dramatic 1942 Halsey-Doolittle raid. It is now a vital base for the United States Seventh Fleet, the world's largest, and home to- three thousand serv- ice and civilian personnel. Six thousand Japanese are also employed there. The crew, knowing that our next mission would take us to Yankee Station fo-r 45 days, took full advantage of their liberty hours. Some went to the Navy Exchange to buy cameras, tape recorders and radios. An excellent selection of low priced merchandise was available. Some went to the EM. Club for relaxation, but the majority of the men went into town where the action wasg drinking, girls, danc- ing, girls, and more girls. The people of Japan are among the friendliest with which Epperson sailors have associated. The people in Yoko are friendly because they live and work with Naval Personnel. I The citizens of Tokyo are friendly in a different way. To them the sailor on liberty is someone 1nterested in seeing their country and learning of their way of life. In return they seek information about the people of America. On the eleventh of December we left Yokosuka and headed south. Many felt that they 'would never forget the good times they had in Japan. , l 51 ' -.' , 5? ..f 'J gifs A ,lg , k sa i . if. F? .. Q mf' 5. K A . . Wh ' 1 fr. mga., SO f 'N X XX x, , . Q , r , ' '- . .'-. A I 'N I x 1 ' ' v S. . 4 rl a PJ' 4 Q.3 K. .EIN -p TA .Q 5. .- X 'Q .5 Q -F, 2 I '- a C .v sh . s. 5 T , - 5 . , Ox , X .Af 'T di 'E Q' I -E A ' V -Y '71, N,-,-Lf '-,Nw -1- A JUDO PAVTUON, TOKYO ANCIENT AND MODERN DESIGNS TOKYO SCULPTURE R .pf W-1 IWW ' J' 1 X yf X f, ,ff ff 'uf of ' f ,, , ,, 3 f ,. . an W ,4,,,, wc A ' , K f ,f '4--. W ,'zi? T7'5A ,f .Wh X Q Wx ,A .Hww A yhx fl-15 - xv ,,,i?'l', FHA ' f , . ,fwgwlw V mf : , ,Aff . X x . J AN . .,v-- - x ms 4 My - sk ,P x, Nm V 4 1 ,nf , S X W 5 f U, GW' X . 7 ffw 4,1 SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES f - ------ - 1 1 rf The President of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, declared recently, We are in Vietnam because we want to survive in Freedom. We have sent our men to contribute to the mission of peace in Vietnam and-because we want to encourage the continued presence of our ally, the U.S. in Asia, to the extent that this serves .our national interest. To understand the sincerity of this statement one must review the contribution made by the U.S. towards Philippine independence since the turn of the century. Spain ruled the Philippines for over three centuries, but her occupation was not always peaceful. Na- tionlism and opposition to Spanish rule spread through the islands. An attempt to quell the Philippine uprising by the execution of the famous Statesman, and patriot Dr. jose Rizal only added fuel to the fire. The U.S. in- tervened in 1898 and liberated the Filipinos from Spanish rule. Later that year, The Treaty of Paris was signed establishing U.S. sovereignty over the Philippines.. Beginning with the inauguration of William Howard Taft as the first civil governor of the Philippines, the U.S. faithfully followed the motto coined by Taft, The Philip- pines for the Filipinos . America acted for the benefit of the Filipino and promoted a gradual development of self-government to lead step-by-step to Philippine. independence. Extensive medical and health services wiped out cholera, checked small pox, reduced infant mortality by 602, and established hospitals all over the islands. During initial military occupation the educational system spread by leaps and bounds. In 1935 enrollment in Philippine high schools was 1,300,000 pupils. Today 4,000,000 students attend classes. American teachers, clergymen, businessmen, doctors and lawyers tried to better acquaint the Filipinos with the broader aspect of democracy and the American way of life. During World War II japanese occupation the Filipinos fought side by side with their American friends. On the memorable day, July 4, 1946, the Republic of the Philippines was born. Yet the traumatic experience Of japanese occupation shocked the Filipinos and convinced most that they alone could not guarantee future SC- curity for their Archipelago. I The result was a negotiation of agreement in 1947 whereby the U.S. was awarded military bases in return for assuming major burdens of external defense. Largest of these are the Clark AFB Stotsenburg Reservation l in Centra Luzon, the Subic Bay- Naval Base and adjacent Cubi Point NAS, and Sangley Point NAS at Cavite on the bay opposite Manila. It is from these establishments that the U.S..l3th Air Force and U.S. Seventh' Fleet and numerous supporting forces operate to defend the vast region from the bay of Bengal to the Taiwan StraitS- ,f,:,.2Ng:..g .:.: ::: :,.-f:- 141, ,- -,,,- ,N,5,.,f-- - -.,:.,, , ,- ,. W. ,- , f vwu.,--.U-. f- --:ENN-.4-,,.1. , . ,, ,,. ,.., , .,,,,. 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The Communists could move in almost any time they wish, but they don't - and life goes on. a From the servicemenls point of view, the city has everythingg the World of Suzie Wong A Qand what a worldj, a bargain basement shopping center for luxury merchandise, and a flourishing ingenious industrial oasis. You nameit and Hong Kong has it - or soon will have. - Hong Kong is one of the most colorful places in the world. A short walk along the street will reveal more colors than the mind can imagine. The fascinating local architecture contrasts sharply with new Western style hotels. The city gives one the impression that a rainbow has burst upon it. A beautiful view of the harbor can be had by taking a ten minute ride up the Peak tramway. From this point one can see the harbor from more than a hundred different angles, and it is a breathtaking sight. Each day dozens of freighters andsome of the world's largest luxury liners enter the port of Hong Kong. It is one of the busiest ports in the world. Hundreds of sampans, junks, ferries and other types of vessels go in and out, back and forth. Some say that Hong Kong will never change, but it is changing with this modern world. Anyone who has ever been there will remember it as one of the most interesting places he has ever seen. A- Come with me on Q picture tour of Ho-ng Kong, long renowned for its mystery, intrigue, and bargain shopping. The city was one of the more aesthetic ports we visited this cruise. Color-brilliant, delicate and gauchy-is the main theme, from the peak overlooking Hong Kong to the Tiger Balm Gardens to the New Territories. mm.,-..,.wMf mmqmd, , aww, , in ' X ,. -., C- , , , QZFSL ,. Aff ' L.k4 :i'5.f-4 . 4-Q. Q ,f59Y.,u-' ,N , A , R -5 is f E ., , , - K Q.-Q . .'.. . ., X A, .ix Kg ....-,. 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From our ship sailors used two unique means of transportation to reach the Sea Dragon Club. The water taxi, the proverbial slow boat to China, chugged, pitched, and rolled its way to the pier. SPS enjoyed the only privilege aboard the taxis, the fare was free. just beyond the pier, two sailors wishing to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the city, hopped into a pedicab. 15 minutes and 20 NT later, the sailors staggered out o-f the pedicab and proceeded into the Sea Dragon Club. Few of us will ever forget the Sea Dragon Club's floor shows and its music to suit all tastes. It's doubtful that you'll hear any of us admit it, but ther-e was scuttlebut that more than one of our mave- ricks lost his laundry money to the Club's one-arm bandits. A group of Epperson sailors delighted the barroom throng by tapping out a few impromptu dance steps. On the exotic streets of Kaohsiung, we faced typical Oriental commercialism. ' We all concurred that the Taiwanese were determined, business-minded people. A five year old salesgirl would hang on to one's pant leg for three blocks until the sailor gave in and bought a pack of Doublement chewing gum for 254. Familiar was the sound of Epperson mates, H400 NT, never 'hoppon', joe. With the price of brass so high in Taiwan and the presence of 300 liberty-loving sailors, our QMS made regular checks to insure that the helm was intact. More than one Japanese stereo tape recorder was sold to help finance Epperson's unconscious war on poverty in Formgga, 1 . . , . . -.,.i.,..,.. 1. , 1 Wi' A fm,-,f 1- zur, 'Lvl' , s ,zf' 1-,mtv 1 ,,,i.,,,,,,.,ri - fg3f.f1,,-,e, , w.i:if5.,igi.gwi,1 ,,,. g Q-,,Z,,,, if if 1 zvaon ' fwffrfw ,. L., ,,.1'i.2hr,A2, 1 A ,. My--.f,f . t, ' .,,Li,' ails W Hifi! .- . X, ,. 4 ' mf, Pixie-2:Lf' 'nf if i t W S , v vw i M -. ' 'N W A A Y f ,, ,t.-U., ,ti f at I 1 ifJf:,,ft,..,f.,-1 t . . A r .4 5, X . XA 7 S f Z VS. 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Where's that damn key ll KEELUNG Y FIVE SHORT BLASTS ' Now on the Epperson, set the special sea and y anchor detail. What happened? VVhy is everybody running to and fro? Are we leaving port or moving to an- 5 other berth? FIVE SHORT BLASTS q Negative! Apparently a combination of stormy weather and the hasty departure of a merchant ship caused our anchor to break loose. Look! We're drifting towards the Ru Ta. Don't panic. Hey, sailor, tie two rubber tires together with a piece of line. Hurry! You, get that hand fender over. Now get these tires over, too. Fast! s 1 What are you meatheads doing with those cameras at a time like this? Qin unisonj We're taking 1 pictures for the cruise book. 7, Here's the latest, sir: two tugs are on the way to provide assistance. However, it looks as if are go- ing to bump the Ru Ta. Very well. The situation seems to be well in hand. , . TRANSLATION Honorable father, why are there .many of our people standing on this pier looking at the grey ship? That ship, Wong Lee, is the American destroyer, USS Epperson. It probably has returned from a patrol of the waters where your honorable grandfather casts his fishing nets. The Epperson sails the Formo- sa Straits to prevent an invasion by our enemies on the mainland. What is the ship doing here? . , The Epperson crew is here to relax. Sailors will enjoy themselves in the Keelung bars, take pictures of our country, or perhaps journey to Taipei. Look! Many sailors are wearing clean white uniforms. Yes, my son. I believe the captain of the ship is going to conduct an inspection of his men. The American sailor is known for his neat appearance. More of our people are here to look at the ship. Yes, Wong Lee. Our countrymen are here not only to look at a truly beautiful ship but to express their humble thanks for what America is doing for us. Is the United States Navy a strong navy, father? This is so, my son. f W sw, S AN W SX NVMSY ,f X WW A Z ,f 7 '1 ff EPPerS0n Honor Guard- Son, I solid I'II drive. Who con forget or Keelung liberty boot? 'f ,,, XMMN .W -mxxwssws ff. if SZ 4 , 2 cz! X, , wQgw ww M41 af W Mfg! fr, fe: new ff f-f , , ,, ffm f afrw gf .X . f 5 f, , , 5 ,, W'-9-V!! 'A j 's f ' 'f ' f - 'oi 1 , ' ,f f fr 'V' WW, X f . ,,,:w gp in , A 151' A M mi' fWWff,'f , V f' 'WW A f ' ' Z WW! ,' Si' 41 5f fi? fiffffy ff 13 W if Uh, if ,, ' f ' f Q ,QM y If ' MJ' 4' f Qiif ,ffl-E5 ' if ,Qi X 5' My Af If X . A' Q ' CW Q A fy' MWZWL rf sz 1 ,f 1 . FZ, Q ty Z ! fi X x x Qf if , iff? ,f -5' fl4f',,3 f ,Af ,, , A 1 ll Drink , Q' 3 'ro The foam! can I give you shoe shine, sailor Ru To mooring lines TAIPEI i EASTER I TAIPEI Wliile the Epperson was in Keelung a few of the crew ventured to the capital city of Taiwan, Tai- pei , The particular weekend in which 4 RM's and l BT conned out of work was Easter weekend. The most inexpensive and fastest mode of transportation was the train, Because of the holiday the train was quite crowded. So the five of us were huddled in one corner next'to an open door. This position turned out to be to our advantage as it gave us an excellent opportunity to take pictures of the country side as we sped by. Along the route we observed factories, coal mines, construction sites, rock quarries, farm lands, fishing villages along small rivers, and many farm towns. Until recently most of Taiwan's industry was developed through United States' aid. Now Taiwan is becoming entirely se-lf-sufhcientg for example, the island is well on its way to becoming the world's largest exporter of canned goods. Upon entering the city limits of Taipei we could see the typical hustle and bustle of Chinese life- As we missed our intended stop, we had to continue into the heart of Taipei. Our destination, still some miles away, forced us to ride a rickety bus which would have been outlawed in a minute back home. The bus ride turned out to be an adventure in itself. This antique vehicle weaved its way through wave after wave of bicycles QTaipei's principal means of transportationj. Finally we arrived at one of Taipei's sull- urbs, where a good friend and ex-shipmate fLeej lives with his wife and family. He is presently- assigned to the Commsta at Taipei. Upon arrival at Lee's home we were greeted with a big welcome and a cold drink of San Miguel beef- After a fresh water wash down and a change into some comfortable clothes, we were ready to relax and talk over some old sea stories. When dinner was ready not one of us had to be asked twice. Dinner was enitvyed by all, for it was cooked in the best Japanese cuisine by Lee's wife, Toni. After dinner it was San Miguel time again and a chance for all to relax before the traditional Easter Egg hunt, The Easter Egg hunt was an all hands evolution. Lee's three children had some competition this year. Only 49 of 50 eggs were found and Lee's daughter, Kathy, swore Scroggins ate the missing one. Mile only had one night in Taipeig so we were going to make a GO of it with the little time we had left. VV e started off with a BANG by shooting off a bunch of fireworks with the children. Then we proceed- ed to the city lights where we commenced to participate in Taipei's nightlife. After VVine, Women, Song and Dance our little group travelled to Taipei's famous hot springs resort, Peitou . There we relaxed in steam baths, and very hot mineral baths. A vigorous rub-down followed. Later we took advantage of plush hotel accommodations. However, we realized that we had to get an early start for the ship in order to make 0730 muster. Consequently, reveille was held at 0430. A taxi drove us to Lee's home where bacon and eggs were being prepared by Toni, an understanding Navy wife. After a delicious breakfast Lee drove us back to the Epperson. It was five happy sailors who hated leaving good friends and a good time in TAIPEI. THE UNDERSTANDING NAVY WIFE SYDNEY l EPPERSDN ARRIVES IN SYDNEY AS THE SYDNEY HARBDR BRIDGE TESTIFIES IN THE BACKGROUND. AUSTRALIA IE -RV I-7 eH'Fvei'v!t,i9 'I pun N-maxim A ,Nl ,', 4 ,J My e, f f Ml A' I ,fr ,, , 1 ,I W --. yt., if 1. 1 f ' , 3 1 , sz' Q Q 1 :- -I , 1 ' w..,':g.f. w, 1 , i-1,1 ,,,,,A.. A -mam. WW... ,,.7.,,.W,,,7..V V , o 4 s' . ,,...-1-4,-.. - f , ,' ,..' W , . , .ww f -f .alll -P-I --gi-an Q31 X 1 , ,N it 'A,.,,,,,..w-v K .a I Qt! . H.-an . 1 M-.,.,, Chow for The crew and over 600 guests yone for o harbor cruns ,-.-4. - .Q my f f ., Q is 'fffxs A 4 ef N. S. W. Government Bldg. Kin9'5 CVOSS Sydney Business District. W ww' are f , N gifw A ff X f ez lx! ,V , I Quarter Deck Hmas Derwent Day gf Regt! 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Come on Polly Wogs CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU NEWLY INDUCTED SHELLBACKSH It gives the god of the ocean particular pleasure to be able to say that during baptism you bore your- self as a brave tar should. Prior to the ceremonies the august court of King Neptune considered you to be inexperienced and saltless sailors who had to prove your powers of endurance, your courage and your in- difference to physical and mental pain. For two days you suffered ignominy, ridiucule and pain in order to please the Equater's spirit.- On the first day who could forget the vivacious Mertyle Tortoriceg the overly attired pilot, Atwater, ARMO Rous Pozg Epperson's substitute for a duty Go Go girl, Hula Garcia, and the at first resistive and finally submissive airdails? The blue Monday that followed is history. ' Only wailing and the gnashing of teeth was heard throughout the ship on she-llback day. VVhat thoughts occurred in the minds of you po-lywogs on the forecastle prior to your scampering through the line P From beginning to end the punishment delved out by the fearsome looking Shellbacks was swift, accurate, light to excessive, yet JUST. It was only natural that those few who dared to defy the rules and regulations of the Court received special treatment Among the highlights of the morning's festivities was an overabundance of red posteriors, Duty corpsman lay to the ASROC deck ', and Mike sabateur Scarano's understatement concerning his ordeal, lt was no big thing. Don't lose that certificate, Mike! A ' King Neptune and his lovely daughter! Clean your slimmy bodies Polly Wogsl M, , , -L.-m,A..n....,..,... .. V ---A----------------l ' -XY . Bow to your King Polly Wog Hoist the Jolly Roger! Meet the Royal Devil! 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TOLLE 718-57-32 USN j I . Who died 5 February 1967, at Clark A.F.B. Hospital due to head injuries sustained from a fall off the brow of the USS Delta to which the Epperson was tied. '94 A f V, 5. ., Q gyms! X-if Nigysxxsss S Nil ss X- 1 ,X Known to his friends as Whitey , Chief Tolle was very much a morale booster aboard the Eppersong he was always ready to humor anyone. A dedicated sailor and proud of the uniform he wore, the Chief addressed his friends as Cuss and nicknamed the C.P.O. Club, Zoosvi1le. During his spare time the Chief collected coins and old guns, played pool and black jack. Once in a while, he'd take a ride on a motorcycle. Whitey could do a little soft shoe just about anytime. It has been said that he could eat more then any chief on board. Whitey was Ia happy-go- lucky man who enjoyed every thing he did. The Chief planned to retire in Dec., 1967. His ambi- tion was to go to Las Vegas and win a million dollars so that he could buy all his friends a Cadillac. , We shall remember Chief Tolle for his dedication to the Navy and the Epperson, for his de- termination to do a better job, and for his keeping morale at its peak. The Epperson proudly dedicates this 1966-1967 cruise book to Senior Chief Tolle, a small token of gratitude in remembrance of a Sailor who unselifishly served his ship and country. To WHITEY FROM THE CREW OF THE EPPERSON OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT ' so G A Q rr X 'll' T A l 5.3 The operations department consists of radarmen, electronics technicians, radiomen, quatermasters, signal- men, corpsmen, yeomen, personnelman, and the postal clerk, whose varied iobs range from navigation and medi- cine, to plain paper work. The department works hand in hand with all other departments to function as a highly efficient unit. Within the department, that same efficient teamwork holds true, as electronics technicians work on the gear that enable the radarmen and the radiomen to do their iob. The ship relies on operations for obtaining the position of the ship at all times, whether it is off the coast where the radarmen and quatermasters cut radar fixes or out in the middle of the ocean with nothing but blue water to the horizion. Communications is another important function the department provides. From the visual methods to the high- ly complex electronic radio sets, the 'signalmen and radiomen must provide a capability to communicate instant- aneously with other units and shore stations. The ability to maintain reliable communications is an important part of the readiness of a fighting ship such as the Epperson. Recently the department received the departmental excellence award as a tribute to the hard working profes- sional performance displayed by its men. These men are proud of the role they play in supporting their depart- ment, ship and country. nf-S Rf 3,- .T : ,Xxx I: Z in -hxi XZ, h - LT. A. R. PENDLETON OPERATIONS OFFICER Z ,... ,W X A? Q ' V W' 4? A f, 1 , . .5 S Z , g., . isa? T' Q X 'Q 1 I 'V I .,.R f ., . ,, If Rffv ,fi ,X , . - Z' ww Xu. P, R4 f X fx jv S xy: A 'I .f M A , if A If ff I '71 ' I E 4 -5 J 'I ' 'S N -f W X A Q',RA S ,iw yf, 1 4 1. 5 , ' 7,4 f ,A 7 LTJG. H. K. SHINTAKU ENS. J. D. CLARKE CIC OFFICER COMM OFFICER ENS. J, R. JONES ENS. S. L. WILLSON EMO NAVIGATOR OI DIVISIO Top row left to right: Lt Shintaku, RDl French, RDSN Maus, RD3 Robinson, RD3 Acampora, RD2 Porter, QM3 Semko, RD3 Taddiken, RDSN Hay, SA Atwater, SN Miller, RDSN Talbot, QMSN Hino- josa, RD2 Campbell, RDSN Chastain, Ens. Willson. Bottom row left to right: RDI Dover, RD2 Lincks, QM2 Zaviski, RD2 Morse, RDSN Dent, SN Paran, RDSN Ravenscroft, RDS Killinger, QM3 Dummer, RD2 Bracalfe RDSN McCall. A First we have our leading P.0. French, RDI, who always happens to have the watch during UNREPS and GQ. Then there is Where's my Teddy Bear Rimples Dover, RDI. The leadinbg QM Nose Zaviski QM2. There ain't no better man than I am Bracale, RD2. Lovem and get left Morse, RD2. I can walk on water too Lincks, RD2. The ships band, Lips Porter RD2. Ye old Drifty One, Campbell, RD2 Rice patty Robinson RD3, the wine maker's best friend. The division come- dian, Semko, QMS. The Tender One Taddiken, RDS. Short Timer Dummer, Ack the knife Acampora RD3. Sick Bay Killingern RD3, who claims UNREPS are jinxed. Then we have our common skulls like- Preacher Chastain RDSN, Jan the man Paran, SN, Farm boy Talbot, RDSN. Miller, SN, a Deck Ape trying to make good. Dew Drop Mausn RDSN, Grease monkey Hay RDSN, Blimey Ravenscroft RDSN, Late sleeper H1HOJOSH,, QMSN, and last but maybe not least Where are we Atwater, SA. if fy, ' 5, . NX SSS! C f fJ Z 0 WZ X X 1 f N f K Wk il , ASW ,, ,S s X1XAQ .V M. , ,... X My , If X X , ff s ' QSRMQW fg 'AX T ffngz f' 9 Y Way, 74 ,W , , I X 'ffl :X ,WW X - . Q, f 'QS ps 1 if Q , ffm XX A , X V fy, 5 ,f 1,5 f ' i S ,vXNw'W34ZA7lW ' if X ' X 7 f 3 s . ss f 1 S X KMA? .s i , wmp: '?. , W ms - 5 E ii. f N- , ,, 1 , 1 . f X - - f' A X ,.,, , yy Q5 g M 1, f f Big Daddy French Acampora, will you get of? my foot! r S W' X s 'M Vi Hey Sam, that greasy kid's stuFF really works! Five bucks says it's Haze Gray M! NQQ4 s E Mutt and JeH' 1 Big Steam 1' xl? OK, how does it work? I if -.X I Q bf OC DIVISIO Right to Left, top row: Ens Clark, Tom Hulsey RM3, John Moore SM2, Bill Green SM2, Orin Schmidt SM3, Wesley McGee PC3, Ron Hunt RM2, Alfred Manson RMSN, Armando Garcia RMI, John Jolly RM2, Russ Jensen SMI, Bottom row: Ron Reed RM3, Mike Scrarano SMSN, Ray Suda SMSN, Frank Brown SM2, Ramiro Massas RM3, Frank Munger RM3, Mfalter Benavitz RM2. Here we have the proficient Radiomen of the EPPERSON. ' Sometimes people wonder if it is so, but We all know that we're the best! Starting way back when the EPPERSON was in Fram Radio received Mike THE FISH Ryan. He now has the least amount of time left to do, so it looks like he will never find his HONG KONG HONEYH! Then the Radio Shack was blessed with Tom POD Hulsey, number one backstabber on the ship, and he holds the slot of the Hottest Teletype operator in VVESTPAC. Ron SLOOPY Hunt, who claims he can surf in a bathtub, is the all around Boatswains Mate of the shack. VValter WHERE'S MY PRO-PAY Benavitz, is responsible for the training in the Shack and for the repairs of his beloved Mighty Mites. Ramiro HSINGERFLYH Massas is the Shack's lovesick supply P.O. with a list of wrong stock numbers. He is the only one in the Navy who orders a box of Paper Clips and receives a box of Flashlight Batteries in return. ' - Frank EXTRA DUTY Munger insists that he has late sleepers every morning but the Mas- ter at Arms DISAGREES! Delicate Douglas Mfhite is the ship's Decorator, give him a bag of shredded paper then run for your life. Chip THE GRUBBERH Manson, says all girls are gullible. With a little effort he could make a chick give him her last penny and wish she had more to DONATE. John ET Jolly, says he can fix anything that runs on electricity, and he is in charge of tak- ing -care of the equipment in the Shack. Armando, LANDLOVER Garcia is the leader of the pack . Besides dreaming of shore duty, he is in charge of the administrative work that has to be done and has the hardest job of all, g that of keeping his troops at their best. l The newest addition to the Radio Shack is Ron LITTLE TEX Reed. He claims he can ride anything that stands on four legs. Who knows, everything is big where he comes from even Mice! There you have them, in the order they arrived on the EPPERSON, and wheneverlour call sign, NTGT is seen, everyone knows it stands for N o Tincan Greater Today! Long ago came the cry Land ahoy from the watchful SIGNALMAN. His 'eyes had to be sharp and today they have become indispensable even though we are advanced in the field of Q radar and nuclear warships. To this day the fleet has relied on well trained, dedicated and tolerant ' -SIGNALMEN. The leader of the Epperson do gooders is SMI LAY-TO-THE BRIDGE Jensen. He is the Brown Bagger of the SEEKERS . I In the spotlight we have Frank LEPRECHAUN Brown. The signal lights are so high for him that he carries portable stilts. ' , O Rick BADLANDS Schmidt, in charge of inventions, keeps the bridge in top shape by rid- V ing the strikers from reveille to taps. I Next we have the SLACK TWINS known thru-out the ship because they meatball all re- gulars. These two are Mike AVACADO Scarano and Ray RAVIOLI Shuda. SPEEDY Moore came from DESRON ll only to earn the name SLACKER because he's a short timer and is fast asleep. ' The return of Bill THE LOVER Green provides more humor to the bridge. He falls in love from Waikiki to Subic Bay P.I. A Postal Clerk RACK TIME McGee, keeps us hanging in distant ports only to bring us bills, Dear Johns and an occasioanl I LOVE YOU. The Magnificent Eight in all phases of communication maintain an alert visual watch for the Flag and definitely uphold NTGT No Tincan Greater Today ! 5 P Z1 l W1 fi f if Q5 'Q 5 K E2 ft S Z at Q 'Q fi 2 LL., ZNQE4.. . . M OE DIVISIO FRONT ROVV QL to Rj: ETR3 Troendle, FTSN Rose, PNSN Tapia, ETN3 Short, ETSN Ostrom, ETRSN Anderson. BACK ROW: ETC Shiley, ETR3 Neideffer, ETR2 Bonavita, YN3 Taylor, ETRSN Peltin, ETN3 Ellis, ETN3 Lunsman, ENS. Jones. ' ' Through the leadershipiand drive of its division officer, Ens. J.R. Jones, OE Divison has reached its present state of capability and equipment reliability. The responsibility of maintaining the ship's radars and communication equipment is dele- gated to Chief Shiley and his Electronic Technicians. Chief Shiley, through his leadership and technical abilities, has enabled Epperson to make full use of its electronic systems. ' A In charge of maintenance and 'repair of the Air Search Radar and the Electronic Counter- measures System is Frank Bonavita. and the Surface Search Radar is handled by Richard Troendle, who instructs Charles Anderson and Thomas Peltin on repair and calibration of radar repeaters and other radar associated equipment. The communications branch is led by Steven Short who is backed up by Dennis Rose and Paul Ostrom. Our secretary in charge of all our paper work is Dean Neideffer. Our crypto repair technicians, whose work is so secret that it befuddles even them, are Charles Lunsman and 'Gary Ellis. On the health side of OE we have Bill Castonguay, who teaches Lotus Starkey and Larry Schohl how to take people apart and needle them back together again. Larry Rummer, in charge of the Ship's Oflice, holds down the Administrative work with the capable help of james Taylor and Ellis Bordelon. Juan julio and JAKE Tapian attend to the en- listed personnel records. See, The XO's wrong! Ship over? Never happen! Love potion No. 9 Any one for seconds? Who's over-worked ond under-paid? Been 0Ve f IUTSIY? WEAPONS DEP RT E . L, 4527 .. , s 'if ' ff- V. ,, NU ' .Q lg hlgg' , ' 'aff' . , V A X nn . . Q -I ,A , . ' f silf . .. A . .1' - ' 1 , A . . px- xx. ' . ,A, .., .., . i - W- , , 5 ,jf A G.,-' A ' ,I D -A , X! . ..,, Mi,?i,H . my .,,-5,5 .gtk fag 7 f!Q3.iiiZf7i'? 1 .QW l - iw Q. ' ' , A f 5 ,a 3' 'ff i fx- t A.. .,,, Ni .f..5,f. .X Q ,ff I 2' 'X f i n E . 'I , l i 'fgjliii K .ya Wi, I M - T' X x -. V- - f - Otr'ff'W4 f'-ff-'Ff'e!:fn!,.1z 14' ff' ff - -, f' ff, ,! 025 ,,., Qt ',ff,gQ'9ilf,g,fiis'7f ' J'-fflew' If 1' f, J w A , I x .1 lf ' , i j . ' .plat S K ff gxivgflf- X .3366 1' f .J QQ' , ff 1. ,. . 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' v -f-v 1 . w e A A as t W i '- 4 A .A .,.. T . L, f , .-. . A022 -as i ' . .. eq' . W - .- --'- wi T'W'4.l-fig' . . .MWF . ., M: , M, .,... ....- 7 K ,T- 'V I V K ..-..,r..,.-......g....- .... W., .... ,...,.,,.....H-...4..i-.WW M.- .... a.....--'.,...-...-.i.....,-.-.-... QW!-NJ t Y g . f . , .1 ,v.f.ifi.f0.Nif The VVeapons Department maintains and operates the equipment assigned to it in order to carry out the mission of the ship. This equipment includes, as indicated the Department name, all of the installed weapons and small arms, and also all of the deck gear. The mission of the Weapons Department implies training the personnel of the ship in the use of this equipment. The installed weapons of the Epperson include 5 X 38 gunmounts and the associated fire con- trol syst-ems, ASROC Qanti-submarine rocketj DASH fdestroyer anti-submarine helicopterj, torpedo tubes and sonar. In addition, the ship carries many small arms. The deck equipment consists of gear for replenishment-at-sea, mooring lines, anchors and their associated chains, liferafts, lifelines, and many other pieces of tackle. ' , There are approximately 85 men in' the Weapons Department who are assigned to three divi- sions. First Division is assigned the responsibility of maintaining the deck gear, all exterior spaces not specifically assigned to other divisions, and several interior spaces, it orders and issues cleaning gear, and paint for the ship, and is in charge of deck evolutions such as replenishment-at-sea, mooring, etc. Second Division is responsible for the gunnery systems, ammunition, and small arms. Third Divi- sion is responsible for all ASW Weapons and equipment. Another responsibility of the Weapons Department is the security of the ship. In this connec- tion the department sees to it that the necessary security watches are set, that the men assigned t0 these watches are issued the proper arms, and that they have been instructed and trained in the use of these arms. L WEAPONS DEPARTMENT OFFICERS Z wifi www 1 . , . A Lt. R.L. Porter-Weapons Officer gl D.D.J. Ditoro-Weapons Admin. Assist. Lt. Cjgl R.J. West-ASW Oiiicer Ens. M.K. McGirr-First Lieutenant EHS- C-H- Johnston-Gunnery Officer . f-:LLM , , FIRST DIVISIO FRONT ROW QL to RQ: ENS. McGirr, SN Lacombe, SN Gilbert, SA Gorka, SN Tinsley, SN IfVat- kins, SA Gilbert, SN Hetzler, SN Chestman, SN Boone, SN Deibert, BMSN Hudson, SA Burch, SA Moss, SN Hazen, SN Nally, SA Diaz, SN More.lock. BACK ROW: BM2 Tucker, SN O'Conor, - SA Greco, SN Thatcher, SN Alvison, SA Putnam, SN McCain, SA Queen, SN Schwinck, SN Steiner, SN Higden, SN Berryhill, SN Reed, SN Pollari, SN Burkett, SN Robertson, SN Horgan, SA Shaddock, SN Utley, SN Cooper, BMI Howard. c At the hour of 0530 darkness still prevails on the high seas, and a group of hardy seamen, known collectively as First Division, is awakened by the stern voice of SN Chestman. In the morning the deck force has little time to wipe the dust from their eyes for decks must be swept and swabbed and the brightwork polished. The men respond quickly and efliciently to every task under its competent leadership. ' First LT ENS. McGirr is responsible for the training, direction, and coordination of personnel .assigned to histdivision. The leadng POS BMI Howard, BM2 Tucker, and BM3 Horn assign daily chores to their leading seamen Shuver, Chestman, I-and Robertson. The leading seamen teach new hands Diaz, Gorka, Greco, and Burch how to rig king posts and accommodation ladders, tie double becket bends, and paint bulkheads without leaving holidays . Veteran members Hudson, Pollari, Higden, Deibert, and Steiner help break in the new hands. I ' When there is a deadline to be met, one may find the duty section working well past taps. In spite of the late hours, paint on their bodies, and aching backs, few complaints are heard. First Divi- sion takes pride in doing any job assigned to them. The contributions made by First Division to- wards the preservation of the Eppersonfs exterior proves to all that the Seaman is the backbone of the Navy . Z'?7rm,r4 I -nw If Z W 2. li l need o point chit. A good nooner lt's o good life. l o,,,,, W l S WW , l'm o clecm-cut, Joe-college type X guy ...... meotheod! l l i 0 g Working on the choin gong. 9 ll You drifty skull!!! The rig is upp how about some petrol- f, ww , -M' , M 'fp f , ' 'gl Q ,J M , it y fi A 1 X 4 X I 1 3 SECOND DIVISIO FRONT ROW QL to RQ: ENS. Johnston, FTG2 Mannina, GMGSN McLavy, GMGSN Peterson, GMG3 Watson, GMGSN Pope, GMG2 Wilcox, FTG2 Walsh. BACK ROW: EMGSN Ciacco, GMG2 Maldonado, FTG3 Yoder, FTGSN Nelson, FTGSN Pozniak, FTG3 Baker, GMGSN Holderfield, FTGSN Lyons, FTG3 Baker, FTGSN Daisy, FTCS Martin. ' Second Division, second in name, but- first in performance consists of gunners mates and fire control technicians who play a key role in the ship's defense system. FTs and GMS are the men who keep our gunnery system in an up status and make the Epperson a strong link in Far East assignments. Our jobs may sound glamorous. but in addition to determining solutions and lining at targets, long hours are spent on maintenance and trouble shooting. The crew is well-acquainted with our FTS and GMS. Mfe are led by ENS. Tiger Johnston who is assisted by Chief Bill Martin. One must not forget This is my last hitch Stewart. The popu- lar chief is presently TAD. Other members include: The Brooklyn Lisp Mannina, Deputy Dog Walsh, Greasy Maldonado, alias Pancho Villa. There's If it doesn't work, get a bigger hammar' theory Wilcox, Stretch Baker, gaseous Bozo Baker, Raise you a nickel Yoder, Wally Where's my dogging wrench, fool? Watson, the Peperoni Kid Ciacco, Red beard McLavy. who was our 45 day patrol Ann Margaret, Red Loyn, Swiftboat Daisy fthe flower of the Fleetj, Cassanova Ed Pope, One for the road Peterson, Gary Tin Man Pozniak, Tex Thi sis no lie! Nelson, and Finally How long can you tread water? Holderiield. 4, 1, , f Remember The Alamo! Three blind mice, Who stole my swlftboof? lm really not that meoln Where IS that Nelson? Why me'-' Do what'-' All She likes me, l sweor i , THIRD DIVISIO FRONT ROW QL to RQ: LT fjgj West, STGSN Westmoreland, ETR3 Bowers, ETR2 Perch, GMG2 Leventon, TMSN Anderson, SN Ketchum, GMG3 Chauvin, STG3 Ingram, AN Phipps. BACK ROW: GMC Clifton, STC3 Davis, STGSN Fetter, STGSN Feldman, STGSN Loose, STG3 Alexan- der, ATl Carlisle, STG3 Haas, STC2 Earl, STG3 Palmer, GMG3 Turner, STG3 Tams, TM2 Mid- dleton, STCS VValin. . ' Adjacent to CIC is UB plot and Sonar control. From UB and Sonar most of the confusion that seems to be associated with ASVV either originates or winds up here. On a typical working day one might expect to see a scene much like the following: In UB plot the Missouri Ridgerunnern Haas, is deciding on what MDC form to turn in. Ah, come on Feldman assumes his position on the stack. Sitting behind the computer counting his shipping-over money is regulation Navy Alexan- der. To a sonar1nan's dismay Chief VValin lights up another cigar with permission from Herb VVest of course. Iowegion Palmer has lost another coffee flip to the Chief. Later, leading sonarman Claude Earl informs us of a new casualty- Kathy's Clown has fixed the test set again. On the ASROC deck the Kid from Kansas Ketchum, Louisiana Charlie and The Green Beret Turner have just connected the test set on the wrong end of the launcher. Chief Clifton and Lev grimace at the sight. The crash crew is led by bird's nest Carlisle and his competent mechanic assistant slug Perch. Rounding out the dash crew is a trio of artists - Starks, Phipps, and Bowers, Elsewhere Tubes Middleton and little slack Anderson are firing air slugs. On the fantail Preacher Davis gives paint chipping instructions to new strikers Geedunks Fetter, tissue stomach Loose, Tort oise, and VValt Dizney Jr. Vlfestmoreland. Great things are expected from former Deck Ape Thatcher, and the Dash crew is beefed up with the additionfof Ricky Gilbert and Mustang Dally. f s' f s in ' p ff 4' N s . a, . ' M. 1 1 1.1 2, V ww A E M i - M Y W? K ym xi J 'Q 4 2 Q, f - 4 , 4 Q I t is i ,f f' A Z WW fe f, s X fs fp f 2 When's liberty coll? Flasks oFfp now what? ll s ..xX ,. BT's ot depth ' Where's Tubes? 1301 nv-W 'w Il ll ll Heove around on tive! Gotta o light? lm Iiih 'Ill ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The people back home parents wives and sweethearts wonder VVho makes the Epperson runf NX ho supplxs thc LlCCU'1C'li power? Mfho repairs the ships machinery? The Engineers are the answer. Light diilcrcnt types of skilled workers ire found in four divisions of the Engineering De paruncnt. B Dixision consists of Boilermen M Division has the Machinist mates E Division in- cludes the Interior Communication Technicians andthe Izlectrlcian mates R Division is made oli Shiplittcrs Dainage Lontrolmen addition tl Machinist mates Machi nery Rep tirmen and En- gincmcn. The SNlPliS run and maintain the machinery on board. They supply the power for Ele- ctrical and Electronic gear. They run the machines that keep the ship afloat and turn the screws. The Engineers make it possible for the Epperson to carry out its missions. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT B81M DIVISION OFFICERS LTUGJ P. E. KLEMETT III l E DIVISION ENS J. RUHL IHS ENGINEERING OFFICER LTCJGJ J. G. BLOOMER R DIVISION ENS J. PODOBNIK M DIVISIO FRUNT ROVV CL to RQ: MM3 Larson, MM2 White, FN Waller, MMFN Milewski, FN Schweizer, BACK RCDW: LT JG. Klement, MM3 Reichert, FA VVynkoop, FN Martinez, FN Lucas, MMFN Rogan, MMFA Boicourt, MMCS Reich. A Machinist Mate's job is a never ending task of supplying the ship' with propulsion, electri- cal power, and fresh water, all of which are necessary in order for the ship to operate efficiently. An MM may usually be found working in the Engineroom. The englneroom is a maze of steam, water, and air lines, These lines transport steam from the boilers to the turbines that propel the ship. Steam sent to the ship's service turbo generator sup- plys the Epperson with electrical power. Steam is also sent to the evaporators, which convert sea water to fresh water through the process of evaporation and condensation. Feed water for the boilers andfresh water for the crew is an absolute must. The Machinist Mate's job is a demanding 24 hour chore with little glory. WK an rg A The Bosses of After engine Room Monaghan MM2 and HAMM MMT N ,, f ff' , ,. Coffee Break HAMM MMT Johnson MM3 Blggest Slackers In Mann Control Brlgmann MMFA Waller FN Schwelzer FN XX The Boss of Mann Control Curhs MMT and Those Darn Evapf-3fClT0YS I ' I . I . I iz ,VVV A in ',, , 6 'r'r, T .1 ul. .31 ff: 11 H ai 4 I E4 B DIVISIO FRONT ROW QL tot RQ: BT2 Walker, BT2 Klundt, BTFN Bofferding, BTFN Davison, EN Boone, BTFN Howling Wolf, BT3 King, FN Bishop. BACK ROW: LT DLG. Klemmet, BTI Schiveley, BTI Phillips, BT2 Scroggins, FN Beezley, FN Raborn, BT3 Hinders, FN Helm, BT2 Clark, BTS Sommerville, BT2 Smith, BTC Herren. While the rest of the crew books forward to inport periods, B Division dreads them. Every inport period means another boiler to be cleaned or more valves to be o-verhauled. Despite the departure of Phillips and Schiveley in April, the BT's are not lacking inleadership. Chief Herren, the man in charge of B division, is easily recognized by his moustache. The Chief's forward lireroom leader is Don Walker, who is the happiest of all BT'S when on liberty. Doug Scroggins drifts about and becomes more and more concerned-about what he will do if he does not re-enlist in June. Supersnipe Somerville is the only Reserve BT who is proud of being a Reserve. Boff Bofferding is amazed that he successfully mad the switch from cruiser messcook to tincan steamer. Rounding out the forward fnreroom team are Jeff Beezely, Chicken Man Da- vison, Drifty Dickey Shelton, Rod Bishop, Daniel Boone, Remot control Dash, Hickory Davis, and Luke Lucas. The after fireroom Honcho and the biggest all around BT by far is Jerry Dear Klundt. Jerry Kemp, Mule Clark and Bob King spend most of their time in the outboard hatch dream- ing of Australia. Gary Hinders and Tony Helm still think the boilers would make good pizza ovens. Adding class and distinction to the after fireroom are Ollie Olivotto, Slide Reese, Smooth top Raborn, Howling Wolf, Marty Martinez, and Silent Lapera. Q ,am 'Nam' Secure from sea detail Noone had Steam? I Thought it was diesel. AnCh0fS UWUY MY b0Y-H E DIVISIO FRONT ROW QL to RQ: ICFN Balignasay, EMFN Haywood, EMFA Roy, EMFN Wilson, EMFN Ondik, EMFN Heiser. BACK ROW: Ensign Ruhl, EM2 Cravens, IC2 Hernick, ICFN Mars, EM2 Wittkop, IC2 Steveson, EMS Koonze, EM2 Dye, EMI Wooten. Although E Division is the smallest division on the Epperson, our work load at times can be the largest. E Division is comprised of two groups, namely, the Electricians Mates and the Interior Communication Electricians QICQ. Comparing it with civilian life, one might say E Divi- sion is composed of the General Electric Corporation and the Bell Telephone System. Every man in the division is known for a spectacular feat or hilarious remark made at one time or another, all of which are significant reflections on our good faith and humor. If you know us personally, perhaps the following quotations are impressed upon your mind: Mr. Ruhl- Has anyone seen Wooten? Wooten- What time does liberty call go down? Hernick- I am the greatest. Dye- Be kind to meg I'm a brown-bagger . Koonze- Taiwan bear is the only answer. Wilson- l'm a salt. Heiser- P. I. will get you 72 days restriction. Balignasay- Anybody want to iight? Haywood- I wear short shorts. Mars- XfVhat do you mean I'm drifty? Ondik- I might be cute, but I'm drifty? Roy- They call me an accident looking for a place to happen. Steveson- I'm the 'Big Drag' Table-top dancer. W it N 5 Bs Xe N S B T Q ff ' wwf is-'Y And Then This Big Block Dog. Look Little Boy! l l The Morning After The Night Before. Would You Believe A Tech, Manual? you See My lnimls Are RRR. M llll I Yoin Wouldn't Dore Hit Poor Little Ole Me ' l 2161 l at wk' l 5, ii f R mvislo FRONTROW QL to RJ: ENFA Fox, FN Riba, SFP3 Gallant, FN Houston, FN Brown, FA Curry, DC3 Jacobson, FN Mfeist. BACK ROW: Ensign Podobnik, MR3 Corn, MMS Mann, FN Peers, SFP2 Ball, FN Hays, SFP3 Fischer, FN Glanz, FA Brown, MMI Hoy. R Division is divided into two separate parts, A Gang and Gang. A gang is as- signed responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of such spaces as the air conditioning machinery room, emergency diesel generator room and refrigerating machinery room. The men maintain and repair air compressors, emergency Fire pumps, boat engines, heating and cooling sys- tems, as well as laundry and galley machinery. All the men in A gang are well known through- out the ship. They include, Where is HOY, John Paul JONES, Report to the bridge CLAY- TON, Jody MANN, Big Red BROWN, Anybody seen brown BRO'NN, Professor FOX, Big Moose WEIST, Bus boy RIBA, Baby face HAYS, and Not so dumb HURT. R Gang is in charge of such spaces as the carpenter and shipfitters shop, repair party lockers, and gas mask lockers. The gang's main function is to provide welding and allied services to other divisions. The shipfitters and damage controlmen can fix anything from a watch band to a hatch. These men are: Screw BALL, The big four corner XNICKER, Gee-vum GALLANT, HoFfendinger FISCHER, Shaky Jake JACOBSON, Stoney HOUSTON, W7heeler FISHER, and finally Head Man CURRY. The Machinery Repairmen, who work with lathes, grinders, drill presses, are part ol' R gang too. The head MR is Pop CORN, Corn's strikers are Greasy SOLlS, and Hairy GLANZ. It is difficult to think of a nickname for our division officer, Ensign PODOBNIK, since he is not seen too often. Occassionally Mr. PODOBNIK may be found in the hanger. playing .-Xccy Deucy with LTJC. VVEST. Lookin' Good Concentration. A head man Compartment P.O.f again? f Z CK Houston, start bending w ' I 7 ,, 5 f 7 ffefffha-1 so ,W I f fff W .T-ng for Iiberfy can Hurry! Only two minutes until inspection an I - THE MEN DF OUR DIVISION: REPAIR TS FOR ALL UALTIES U P I APPEARANCE OF AFTER OFFIC QS COUNTRY. P A T E FINEST FOODS IN THE V F ET. PAY ALL A S PROMPTLY AND EFFICIENT Y. AUNDE ITES AND DUNGAREES WITH UTMO T CARE. Y T EARN TO SATISFY YOUR EVERY NEED.. ZE ENS Nc. JONES, SUPPLY OFFICER Supply is the smallest department and the largest division. Its range of jobs and Skills is the largest of any comparable group on the ship. Our team of commissarymen and stewards work round the clock to provide varied and wholesome meals for 285 hungry sailors. Our ship's store and barbershop make a large contribu- tion toward keeping everyone well provided for and well groomed. -Our laundry works twenty- four hours a day doing 7000 pounds of laundry and pressing 500 pieces every week. Disbursing personnel handle Special pay, allotments, travel pay, and other services to ensure that our crew and their families are regularly and efficiently Supported. In support of the ship and its equipment, our storekeepers ride herd on a repair part inven- tory comprising 18,000 different items, all essential to the readiness and lighting capability of the ship. They also maintain the files and records necessary to order, issue, and document the expendi- tures of twenty thousand dollars every quarter. ' . Supply's work for the deployment began several months before we left Hawaii. Tons of re- pair parts, consumables, ship's store stock, laundry and barber supplies and of course food had to be packed into our fourteen storerooms. Throughout the cruise we have made use of unreps from AF'S, AKS, AOE'S, and even oilers as well as all port visits to keep our supplies HTOPPED OFF . Our goal was to leave Hawaii as self-suflicient as possible and to remain READY FOR SEA through the deployment., Q 1 5, rl il I ,fe ff' I Y 45,4411 .A.4...4:f.f ' SUPPLY DIVISIO FRONT ROW QL to RQ: SN Larrey, SN Gotterup, CS3 Hunn, SN Iantorno, TN Vanguardia, SHI Tadeo, TN Livid, TN Devera, TN Hipolito, CS3 Ford, SH3 Evans, TN Pedrosa, SK3 Flores, TN Alvarez. BACK ROIN: CSC Ballard, SN Hansen, SN Long, SN Kriepe, SN Mfeldon, SN Borden, SN Foose, SK2 Kaminski, SDS Tulao, SN Varney, SN Vantongeren, SN Green, SKS Barr, SN Ells- worth, SN Benson, CSI Willson, ENS. Jones. A One day I decided to visit the Supply Department spaces and learn what made our person- nel click , Apparently I caught my shipmates off guard, for weird scenes were taking place. As I walked into theiSupply office, I heard the fish worshiper Larrey telling smoke stacks Barr to put out his cigar. I could hardly blame Larrey, for it took me ten minutes to find lost love Ells- 's.'orth and Hi ya, buddy! Hammel through the smoke. I left the ollice and ran into Napoleon ENS. Jones who was looking for the last of the Polish dictators Kaminski. Nap could not find Ski , so he happily skipped along in search of the duty water king VVilson. Two hours prior to knock off ship's work, SN Long was trying to give the duty keys to six ton rice kid Han- sen. While the Quiet one Vantongeren was talking to the animal Kriepe, the Captain's pants were burning on the laundry press. Later I spotted giggles Alvarez selling rice to pineapple kid Flores. In the galley scullcat Ford and sleepy eyes Hunn promised an extra scoop of lico- rice ice cream to Borden and Varney if the two SN could coax the crew into eating the evening meal Qlipperson steakj. I left the galley to get a haircut, but I decided my hair could wait after I saw butcher Weldon trying to put the XO's ear back on with Elrner's Glue. Mlhat more could happen that day? Lo and behold, I stared in disbelief at Tarzan stud Cotterup who was swinging through the passageways and emitting terrifying screams. I decided to see the Doc -before I went crazy myself. I f iq - w How about sampling this chow? The good old days. What can I do foryou? if! M ,WW 1 f'X lf, X Do you have any collateral? W Sorry, The llsl is full' Back in the saddle agin' mpg? OSA 4 mf , , lb 7 U f A ,Z ,xo W, to 'Z f N COMDESRUN 25 CAPTAIN USNAVY T.W.F. WALSH BIOGRAPHY CAPTAIN THOMAS W. WALSH, USN Captain Thomas W. Walsh, USN was born on 22 October 1921 in New York, N.Y., where he attended Cathedral Boys' School and Manhattan College prior to entering the U.S. Naval Acad- emy. He is a graduate of the Naval Academy, the Naval Postgraduate School, the Armed Forces Stall College and the National War College and holds the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy in June 1943, Captain Walsh was ordered to USS NEVADA QBB 362 in which he served throughout the remainder of World War 11, participat- ing in the Invasions of Normandy, Southern France, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Following World Wfar 11 Captain Walsh served in a variety of Sea and staff assignments. Sea assignments have included Gunnery Officer of JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, JR. QDD 850J, Execu- tive Ofllicer of DORTCH QDD 6'70J, command of TWEEDY QDE 532j, and command of LAXA7- RENCE QDDG 4J which he placed in commission as Commanding Ollicer at Naval Base, Philadel- phia, on 6 January 1962. Captain Walsh's staflf assignments have included Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Germany, Assistant Naval Attache CScientihc and Technical Liaisonj, Paris, France, Head, Cold YVar Section, Oflice of Naval Intelligence, and Head, Navy Strategic Plans Section, Strategic Plans Division, Ofhce of the Chief of Naval Operations. On 2 Septembor 1966, Captain Walsh took command of Destroyer Squadron TXNENTY FIVE at Naval Base, Pearl Harbor. Captain Malsh is married to the former Agnes Mary Sharkey of Philadelphia and has one son, Anthony Reade, age 12. SYVEIGART, Oran SPCM COMDESRON 25 Operations Officer Chief Staff Officer Chaplain Material Officer Doctor f Squadron Electronic Material Officer Communication Officer ALDRICH, Mason BOYER, Richard W. TIDVVELL, Robert G. HAYES, Steven M. FISHER, Jacob A. IV ABAD, Alberto Z. GERILLA, Armando E. COMDESRON 25 T. W. WALSH . W. J. ALFORD R. V. VVATTS VV. D. MC CABE XA . M. HOLL J. A. COLLINS D. W. SULLIVAN RMCS YN l RM2 YN3 CYN3 SDS TN CAPT USN LCDR USN LCDR USN LT USN LT USN LTJG USN LTJG USN Chief Radioman Leading Yeoman Radioman Yeoman Communication Yeoman Steward Steward All previous stories to the contrary, the main purpose of a squadron staff is not to provide another source ofharassment for the ships but to provide assistance and service to aid the Coin- modore in keeping all of the squardron ships in maximum readiness condition. LCDR ALFORD, as senior staff member, is charged with the responsibility of Operations and Mfeapons, as well as lending valuable experience to all other staff members. LCDR NVATTS, the chaplain, is charge of the spiritual and welfare program of the ships and staff members. LT MC CABE, the material officer, is responsible for the material condition of all the ships. LTJC COLLINS, the electronic material officer assists in the electronic readiness of the ships. LT HOLL, the squadron doctor, has the responsibility of the health and welfare of all ships and staff members. LTJG SULLIVAN, the squadron communications officer, assists' the ships in all' matterpertaining to communications. SPCM SWEAIGART, assist Lt Mc Cabe in the material readiness of the ships. RMCS ALDRICH, TIDVVELL RM2, and FISHER CYN3 all assist LT-IC Sullivan in all matters of communications. BOYER YNI and HAYES YN3 are in charge of the staff office and assist the Commodore and staff officers in all required reports and paper work. ABAD SD3 and GERILLA TN are the Commodores' stewards. They not only prepare and serve all his meals but assist the ships stewards in taking care ol' the staff officers staterooms. W,,,,,,,, , f I W, ,, f , ffm, ,f WV X WW A ,M l ,,,,, ,ag Warn. 7' ,' f f 1 , LC-DR ALFORD LCDR WATTS LT. MCCABE I . Q LT. HOLL LTJG COLLINS XQYXN Nimaxftx .. 5 Q L 2 , A x Q29 X x gg L L N L XXXXT LTJG SULLIVAN SWEIGART SPCM ALBRICH RMC5 BOYER YNI TIDWELL RM2 HAYES YN3 FISHER CYN3 ABAD SD3 M 4 i i , A V 'I , i i l 1. i. 4 i i i i- l E, 1. It 3. l THE CREW pw 4 'mUun ,,,,,,v.uw- Y 7 6 ' 1 VV 9 5 ,f f 7. All hands muster on station ...... ! M5-W ', i' k ' X cw 1fNif x T t b ' I Three Yanks in Keelung wo s raw erry malts please. ,. . You mean l have liberty sir! yin s Q . i X New Q A:lx, :x xx i t s 1 , X qv, , .Q In r xx r L Q fax x l X1 S . N225 S 1 r Wake me for liberty call' The intellectuals! ,V-,. 4 f Z .z' ,, Q If you were on this ship as been you'ed be drinking to!! py Beot's hell out of logging don't it dent? NN-ug.. si X f long l as l've GO. . mousey. .go! Peekee Boo!!!! One little nick and you've had it!!!! It ain't primo, but who gives a damn! WS 0 900Cl life 0l l if Cooper? ffwh . A Good moring Captain! 1 ' Wf There's another one of those damn fishing balls xx.. i X f i g It's iust you and me snake! If you can get me shore duty N o sir, you cant relieve me in your jersey in Kaohsiung, l'll do it sir! X, .,,. 4. ' K Nl!!! x 1 Jzswwf g 'li-qi,-5 fs - 'M in A as SIM! Cheer up Croch, she'II be back when he runs out of money! Yeah! the Hoover is Ok! but I like Nancy's better Boy I wish mother was here! ou think something is wrong with Chas h! ' See the world, hu From what I remember of it, Helio Lucy! iff..-'I ff' X 1, 14 It Iooks like land! if 4 5 V 4 ,I Before I ioined the navy, I only had to shave once a week!!!! Now, for my next number. Dr. Jeckel kv if f 1 1 , 'ski 4 'fi' ing f ' 5 za i I l pQuq K f' K , , jk ' -if i M 'N- I'm a tourist, what the hell clo you think I am? She won't give me back my wallet till I buy a stick of gum! mmm NM' Pst! Psst! Pssst!! X ax X4 K Slack time E r 'lJ 'l i:A 3 ' I' What do mean bt's don't wear socks? You say you have a case of beer up there Houston? W ' I W y ,W Hey, where's Clayton? 5 S .X 2 li' 92 Turn It on channel four, Popeye ns on' What can you say? ' ,Vx is .MZ H f , 4-Z' 1 Watch OU1 Daisy! Wg wet down lthere. Who spilled how much point on the moin deck? f 1 'J 6 l f E i Z . A X 2 if I W ff ,,, A X so .. ff' 4, f V, f 3 X x f lf! if Q 1, f X X 1 ,W 1 ' ' N oewyl ' Xx 5 f iff, Y if V Q I E, f Q2 T Good o'le Majors My group hod 25'M: less covoties with primo. ll f f , 74 -- f ,,,,Q,,' QM 1 V'. '9 ' 1, ' s U ., 3, -' , f ' I -Q WW , , . KL ff 4 1 ' ' 'Q l ,, ' 'mar ,f I ywmmm , s,,f f ffm , 44 s U A7 yin '-'-,,, Q x. ' X 7 6335! f 4 y n az f f- ,Ape These ore my boy's!! si-A Bur I don't wont shore duty in the north p0 el l 1 W if 4, A.: ' I Xy,.,,.'Q,,,-in 'T L ' 6 y . ., ,,, ig MNA-N. A 2 A fauna . Q T Hi sailor!! ,f 1' X4 Q9-7 Actually, l'm a laundryman, but I like to think for myself! I'm calling, what did you think? ' f X ryan, Yeah! I like alley oop, so what? 1115 . ff 4 fd, ow ,- Qi' o lf' Taua'i Wii In sr ,,,- Hey! meat head!!! fiff Mi 7f'i3'fffffif,if5iligf,f fi! I was just kidding Shuver you can go on liberty if you want. Harvey!! f u l was down in the compartment getting ready to go on liberty, when I heard someone call my name. f 5 s ,f, 2 4 The good life!!! Who let the radarman in? I fl l N L X-or l rf! z I in Well!! let's have a little liberty call. Eeeeehoaolm '1 7 X f X ' umm, T W ff ' fm- 1 2 Q T Mm WG!keF BT 2 This is what Navy did To me! ,- 4 ff gzfyw ff ,f QVJUNF , ,V QNIN, H 1 W 532-5 ff ' I My -kr! H, x ' ' 0 f X ' I don'f care how Tmany nick's 'rhere are, as long as it ge'r's me off the 1 quarter deck!! High and dry! Wi, LL,. Z 1 in ,f ,, N , V V ,, ,,. , , 2 -1 A--4' Y .. -ss -Mk kg! 1 g i T iiii A T , 1. f ' as K ,' hx M, :H In f..L,'n , i 2 Z., Q- ,X i , ' 07: 3 434- M I f - , , W, -N x V M, ,W h f , 41, ' ' , s ' .: . K, Q. . v if f .. ' 1 M, V , s .,,. md wif - - ' 1 ,-.M ff. 1. 'I' 'M - Q14 .-.f .4 I --,, ..7', K' N I They don'f have This kind of service This is a hell of a way to make a living!!! Wifh GREYHOUND!!! I wish l could read these street signs Striker training! fl ,w 1 Z i W , Burnt steaks tomorrow! I l mer!! Where did that guy learn Drea to spell? Where is that damn liberty boat? I l r 3 H X' - J 'xx O Z i 1 X ., Q57 ,M 5 JY' f f f if X f f f f f f 53? ,XM , M f'Xf :A A . ugmw ., 4,-5: . ef I' fe x? 1 i A 1 ,-A X. Turn fo, Solis. Qw- 'TN 1 . :VT fy 4! -' ff , , , f if 1 If ff 1 ' WARDS Aww ii df i mVL,,. it V, Promotions! f ,K Y' ,55.f:- :,,',1 , ' as Min 4 .Q 4 gy 11 f' Y Af f , PX -1, 1 V , ff f 125 2, . , , 4 7 , Q9 V . 2 7 , M l A by I I I f , f , ,f ,fa N: X Z .ffv 1,51 T if s ' tw, V X W 1 of yf 1 4 , gf , , , New Petty Ofticers for Engineting ,, ,,,, X, iff , 5' THE EPPERSON ALSO PRDUDLY wEARs- THE OPERATIONS 'E' THE Asw 'A' AND me GUNNERY 'E' CRUISE BOOT STAFF You forgot to dot your i again Hunf! E fs I A V -.I 1- B r W r Y 1 R W 1 Y Y I u 2 NAME Acampora, Gabriel A. Alexander, Stanwood Alvarez, Domingo A. Alviso, Carlos, Jr. Anderson, Charles H. Anderson, james K. Atwater, Robert W. Bacher, Ted A. Baker, Lee M. Baker, Michael J. Balignasay, Wallace S. Ball, Harvey Ballard, Thurman E. Barr, Kenneth D. Beezley, Jeff A. Benavitz, Walter R. Benson, Thomas S. Berryhill, Charles VV. Bishop, Rodney W. Bloomer, John G. Bofferding, Robert P. Boicourt, Ray L. Bonavita, Francis Boone, George H. Boone, Henry H. Bordelon, Ellis R. Borden, jonathan I. Bowers, Daniel L. Bracale, John J., jr. Brigman, Bert C. Brown, Francis D., Jr. Brown, Leslie Brown, Richard M. Burch, W'illiam H. Burkett, Randy S. Butler, Douglas WY Campbell, Sammy L. Castonguay, William VV. Chastain, james A. Chauvin, Calvin Chestman, john M. Christenberry, Larry G. Ciaccio, Gregory Clark, Clinton R. Clarke, Joseph D., IV Clayton, Dahl T. Clifton, James D. Coles, Leslie L. Compitcllo, Dennis Cooley, james M. Cooper, Alton W. Corn, Russell W. Cravens, Jimmie D. Curry, Jesse C. Curtis, Richard A. Daisy, Steven F. Dally, Clyde R. Dash, David W. Davis, Edward VV., Ill Davis, james H. Davison, Wayne M. Deibert, Donald R. Dent, Eugene E. Devera, Arturo G. Diaz, Peter Di Toro, Douglas D. Dover, Frederick VV. Dummer, Loren L. Dye, Joseph F. E. Earl, Claude Ellis, Gray L. Ellsworth, Barry N. SHIP9S ROSTER DATE RANK! REPORTED RATE ON BOARD RDS Sep 65 STG3 Jun 66 TN Feb 67 SN Feb 67 ETN3 Oct 65 TM3 ' Aug 65 SN Jun 66 JOSN Aug 65 FTG3 JUN 55 FTG2 Mar 65 ICFA jul 66 A SEP2 Aug 66 CSC May 66 SK3 Apr 66 BT3 Aug 65 RM2 Aug 65 CS3 Nov 65 SN jul 66 FN Apr 66 LTJG Jul 65 BT3 Aug 66 MMFA Aug 66 ETR2 Nov 64 SN Dec 65 FN ful 66 SN Nov 65 SN Oct 66 ETR3 :an 67 RD2 Aug 64 MMFN Aug 66 SM2 jul 64 FA fun 66 EN3 Nov 65 SA Feb 67 SN fan 66 MMI Aug 66 RD2 fun 64 HMI :an 67 RDSN :ul 66 GMG3 ful 64 SN Nov 65 SN Sep 65 GMG3 Feb 65 BT2 :ul 64 ENS Jul 66 EN3 jun 64 GMGC :un 64 FA Mar 67 SA :un 66 SFC :ul 65 SN Dec 65 MR2 Aug 66 EM2 ful .64 FA May 66 MMI Oct 66 FTGSN 'un 66 ADR3 Apr 67 FA Mar 67 STG3 Sep 65 BTS jun 66 BT3 Aug 66 SN Mar 66 RDSN Jul 66 TN Apr 66 SN I Feb 67 LTJG Oct 66 RDI Sep 65 QM3 Feb 64 EM? jul 64 STG2 Nov 65 ETN3 Nov 66 DK3 jun 66 HOMETOWN Highlands, N. Santa Cruz, Calif. Honolulu, Hawaii Lorenzo, Calif. North Brookfield, Mass Sacramento, Calif. Las Vegas, Nevada San Francisco, Calif. Denver, Colorado River Falls, Wisconsin Wahiawa, Hawaii Minneapolis, Minn. Burlington, N. C. Livermore, Calif. Rose Mead, Calif. Kailua, Hawaii Fayetteville, N. C. Pasadena, Texas Hope VVell, Va. Jerseyville, Ill. Eugene, Oregon Fairoaks, Calif. North Bergen, N. ' Florissant, Mo. Florissant, Mo. Abbeville, La. Oceanside, Calif. Grand Rapids, Mich. Bayshore, N. Y. Overland, Kan. San Antonio, Tex. Phoenix, Ariz. Tarentum, Pa. Canton, N. Y. Warren, Mich. Eldorado, Ark. Mulberry, Fla. Corpus Christi, Tex. Bell Gardens, Calif. Marrero, La. New York, N. Y. Monterey, Calif. Blue Bell, Pa. Baring, Mo. Honolulu, Ha. Cushing, Okla. Columbia, Tenn. San' Jose, Calif. Bonita, Calif. Portsmouth, Va. Cave City, Ark. Grain Valley, Mo. Oklahoma City, Okla. Santa Anna, Calif. Canastota, N. Y. Taylor, Mich. San Diego, Calif. Clinton, Iowa Cohasset, Mass. Cleveland, Tenn. Portland, Ore. Los Angeles, Calif. Superior, Mont. Quezon City, P. I. Bayonne, N. Havertown, Pa. Stevensville, Md. Tillamook, Ore. Louisville, Ky. New Orleans, La. Laura, Ohio Princeton Jct., N. NAME Evans, Ulysses Feldman, Freddie R. Fetter, Robert D. Fischer, Richard Fisher, Richard L. Fisher, Stephen E. Foose, VVilliam I. Ford, Charles W. Fox, William M. French, William G. Gallant, Michael F. Garcia, Armando Gilbert, Bruce W. Gilbert, Ricky C. Githens, Richard Glanz, Victor S. Gorka, Gerard T. Gotterup, james F. Greco. David N. Green, Michael T. Green, lfVilliam L. Haas ames H Haas, ohnny L Hamm David W Hammel ames F Hansen Stephen M Hav Robert I Hays, Charles M Haywood Walter W Halen ames E Heeren Wayne E. Heiser, Larry . Helm, Anthony L. Lelmuth, Gordon . Hernick, Max A. Hetzler, Dean I. Higdon, Kenneth A. Hinders, Garry B. Hinojosa, Raul Hipolito, Ignacio O. Holderlield, Willian Grissom, Everett R. - , J . j . Hall, Duane R. , J - '. ,j . ' D K N Horn Stephen P Houston Harris R Howard, Billy . Howling Wolf, Paul Hoy, john F. Hudson, David, jr. Huff, Robert L. Hulsey, Thomas M. Hunn, Donald L. Hunt, Ronald Hurt, jonnie C. lantorno, Michael Ingram, Willian C. jacobson, Allen H. jensen, Russell A. johnson, jerry W. johnston, Christopher jolly, john R. jones, james R., jr. jones, Nicholas C. jozwiak, jerome B. julio, juan L., jr. Horgan, Henry ' J L Kaminslry, Stephan A. Kemp, Gerald R. Ketchum, Gary D. Killinger, Patrick Killinger, Richard King, Robert G. Klemett, Philip E. Klundt, jerry D. Koonze, Richard VV. Kreipe. NVilliam F. RAN K 1 RATE SHS STGSN STGSN SF P3 MM F N SA SN CS3 FA RDI SFP2 RMI SA SN ' MMS FN SA SN SA SN SM2 RMC STG2 FN MMS MMI DKC SN RDSN FA EMF N SN BTC EM FA BT3 SN IC2 SN SN BT3 QMS TN SN SN BMS FN BMI BTFN MM1 BMSN MM3 RM3 css RM2 FA SN STG3 DC3 SMI MM3 ENS RM2 ENS ENS FN PN2 SK2 BT2 GMG3 FA RD3 BT3 LTJG BT2 EM3 SH3 DATE REPORTED ON BOARD jul 64 jul 65 jan 67 Sep 65 Aug 66 jun 66 Sep 64 May 65 jan 67 Aug 66 jun 64 Dec 66 Feb 67 Aug 66 Sep 65 May 66 Feb 67 Aug 65 Feb 67 May 66 Nov 66 Apr 67 jul 66 Sep 65 Aug 66 Sep 66 Sep 64 jul 66 jul 66 Oct 66 jul 66 Aug 65 Aug 66 Aug 66 Apr 65 jun 66 Nov 64 Aug 66 Dec 65 jul 64 jun 65 Nov 64 May 66 Feb 67 Mar 6-7 jun 66 jul 64 Mar 67 Aug 64 jul 64 Aug 66 jul 64 May 65 Feb 65 jan 65 Nov 65 Aug 65 jul 64 Aug 64 Oct 65 Dec 65 Oct 66 Aug 66 Nov 66 jun 64 Dec 66 jun 64 jul 64 jul 64 Mar 67 Sep 64 jul 65 Sep 64 Sep 65 Mar 65 Apr 65 HOMETOVVN Greenwood, Miss. Newark, N. j. Buffalo, N. Y. Cincinnati, Ohio Cumberland, Md. Rasin City, Calif. Billerica, Mass. Ocilla, Ga. VVoodside, Calif. Lamar, Colorado Houston, Tex. Beeville, Tex. Ausabiforks, N. Y. Redwood, Calif. Houston, Tex. Delta, Ohio Buffalo, N. Y. New York, N. Y. Rochester, N. Y. Dallas, Tex. Kansas City, Mo. Webb City, Mo. Chillicothe, Mo. Red Bluff, Calif. Cloverdale, Calif. East QuoQue, N. Y. Holloway, Ohio Seattle, Wash. El Paso, Tex. Muncie, Ind. Eureka, Calif. Boise, Idaho Mariton, Iowa Lead, S. D. Aurora, Colorado Atwater, Calif. Gary, Ind. Muscatine, Iowa. Shreveport, La. Amarillo, Tex. Mcallen, Tex. Cavite, P. I. Corpus Christi, Tex. Union City, N. Philadelphia, Pa. Laurel, Miss. Leeds, Ala. Emmet, N. D. North Reading, Mass. New Orleans, La. Louisville, Ky. Covington, Ky. Stanford, Ky. Palm Springs, Calif. Pocatello, Idaho Chicago, Ill. Van Nuys, Calif. Miami, Fla. Peoria, Ill. Roseau, Minn. jenkintown, Pa. Greenwood, S. C. Mesquite, Tex. Daytona Beach, Fla. Houston, Tex. Las Pinas, P. I. Chicago, Ill. Algonac, Mich. Salina, Kansas Wichita, Kansas Mfichita, Kansas Red Bluff, Calif. Hancock, Mich. Great Falls, Mont. New Britain, Conn. Topeka, Kansas NAME Lacombe, Aurelian Larrey, Ernest K. Larson, Ronald H. Lehr, Ronld F. Le Pera. Lane G. Leventon, Donald L. Lincks, Curtis Lived, jose C. Long, Joseph M. Loose, Douglas L. Lucas, Robert Lunsman, Charles L. Lyon, Walter Major, Bruce K. Maldonado, jess Mann, jess J. Mannina, Andrew Manson, Alfred E. Mars, James R. Martin, Bill R. Martinez-Lozado, Israel Massas, Ramiro, jr. Maus, Dewey L., Jr. McCain, Jasper T. McCall, Warren B. McGee, Wesley McGirr, Murton McLavy, Robert E. McMurry, Thomas M. Mestas, Michael A. Middleton, james Milewski, Robert W. Miller, Sammy G. ' Monaghan, Richard A. Moore, John D., Jr. Morelock, Boyd W. Morse, Gary L. Mosher, VVilliam G. Moss, Ernest W. Munger, Francis G. Nally, Joseph R. Neideffer, Dean E. Nelson, Gary W. Norris, Clair O'Connor, John F. Oettinger, john R. Olivotto, Donald M. Ondik, Stephen L. Ostrom, Paul D. Palmer, Dale D. Palmer, Patrick Cn Paran, jan Pedrosa, Noel P. Pe-ers, Maurice J. Peltin, Thomas Pendleton, Alan R. Perch, Eugene, A. Peterson, David E. Phillips, Richard H. Phipps, Henry C., III Pivik, Ronnie D. Podobnik, John C. A Pollari, Stephen B. Pope, Charles E. Porter, Dennis R. Popter, Robert L. Pozniak, Gary S. Putnam, Daniel IV. Queen, James L. Raborn, Stanford L. Ramsey, Donald E. Ravenscroft, Brent D. Redmond, Thomas M. Reed, Kenneth A. Reed, Ronald B. Reese, Julian F., Jr. RANK 1 RATE SN SN MMS LCDR FA GMGl RD2 TN SN STGSN FN ETN3 FTGSN MMS GMG2 MMS FTG2 RMsN ICFN FTCS FN RMS RDSN SN RDSN PCS LTJG GMGS SN SN TM2 MMFN SN MM2 SM2 SN RD2 MM2 SA RM3 SN ETR3 FTGSN SN SN LT FN EM FN ETN3 STG3 FN SN SA FN ETRSN LST ETR2 SN BTI SN BTS ENS SN GMG3 RD2 LT FTGSN SA 1 SA ETNSN MMC RDSN M M3 SN RM3 FN DATE REPORTED ON BOARD Apr 65 Jun 66 Mar 65 jun 66 Mar 67 Jul 64 jul 64 Feb 65 Sep 66 Oct 65 Aug 65 Nov 66 jun 66 May 65 Sep 64 jul 64 Sep 64 Jul 66 Aug 66 Jun 66 Oct 65 Sep 65 Nov 66 Jun 64 Aug 66 Aug 66 Mar 66 Aug 65 jun 66 Nov 65 Feb 66 Oct 66 May 66 jul 64 Nov 66 May 66 jul 64 Sep 66 Feb 67 Sep 65 Nov 65 Mar 66 jul 66 Oct 6.5 Feb 67 jul 65 Nov 65 Sep 66 Aug 66 Feb 65 Aug 65 Nov 65 Sep 66 Nov 65 Nov 65 Oct 65 jun 66 jul 66 Sep 64 Oct 65 Sep 64 Dec 66 Oct 65 Nov 65 jul 64 Jul 65 Aug 66 Feb 67 Feb 67 Dec 64 Sep 66 Nov 66 May Jan 65 Nov 65 67 Jun 66 H O M ETOIV Crowley, La. Fresno, Calif. Lexington, Mo. Denver, Colo. Palo Alto, Calif. Sacramento, Calif. Madison, VVis. Sinait, P. I. Houston, Tex. Edenville, Mich. Homestead, Pa. Los Angeles, Calif. Sewickley, Pa. St. Paul, Minn. Fresno, Calif. Lindsay, Okla. Brooklyn, N. Y. Newburyport, Mass. Fairview, Mass. Krebs, Okla. Hato Ray, P. R. Gary, Ind. Omaha, Neb. Lindsay, Calif. Memphis, Tenn. Oakland, Calif. Denver, Colo. Mt. Morris, Mich. Alamogordo, N. M. Erie, Colo. Los Angeles, Calif. Trumbull, Conn. Denton, Tex. Hagerstown, Ind. El Paso, Tex. Dallas, Tex. Kirkland, Wash. Auburn, N. Y. Poughkepsie, N. Y. Whitehall, N. Y. Louisville, Ky. Clovis, Calif. Santo, Tex. Lacrosse, Wis. N San Francisco, Calif. Cincinnati, Ohio Highland, Ind. Minneapolis, Minn. Vacaville, Calif. Earlham, Iowa Las Vegas, Nevada Louisville, Ky. San Francisco, Calif. Omaha, Neb. Madison, lfVis. Valdosta, Ga. White Haven, Pa. Parker, Ariz. Greenville, Mass. Lake Forest, Ala. Rock Springs, Wyo. Anaconda, Mont. Los Angeles, Calif. Birmingham, Ala. Guymon, Okla. Cleapwater, Fla. Chicago, Ill. Lockport, N. Y. Newburgh, N. Y. San Antonio, Tex. Tulsa, Okia. Montpelier, Idaho Auburn, N. Y. Louisville, Ky. Cleburne, Tex. Eatonton, Ga. .NAME Reich, Eugene H. Reichert, David IN. Riba, Terrance L. Robertson, Bobby H. Robinson, Richard L.- Rogan, John R. Rose, Dennis D. Roy, Richard R. Ruhl, John A., Ill Rummer, Larry G. Ryan, Michael Scarano, Michael T. Schmidt, Orin R. Schiveley, Thomas J. Schohl, Larry C. Schuver, Lewis A. Schweizer, David E. Schwinck, Alan L. Scroggins, Douglas W. Semko, Michael Shaddock, Richard W. Shelton, Richard L Shiley, Robert A. Shintaku, Howard K. Short, Steven L. Shuda, Raymond E., Jr. Sine, Marvin E. Smith, Edgar L. Smith, Joseph M. Solis, John M. Somerville, James P. Starkey, Lotus E. Starks, Gary L. Starks, Stephan R. Steiner, Fred VV. Taddiken, Scott IV. Tadeo, Pedro Talbot, Ross A., Jr. Tams, David B. Tapia, Jacob A. Taua'i, Jerome E. Taylor, James C. Thatcher, Mfilliam B. Tinsley, Larry O. Tortorice, Don L. Troendle, Richard F. Tucker, James E., Jr. Tulao, llluminado L. Turner, Leonard Utley, Edward L. Vanguardia, Daniel M. Vantongeren, Glenn A. Varney, XVilliam A. Walin, Carl VV. Walker, Donald H. l'Valler, Larry D. XValsh, Patrick M. lfVatkins, Robert L. Watson, Jack 'W. lVeldon, Tony R. West, Robert Westmoreland, James D. White, Douglas L. White, Samuel H. Wicker, Lonnie R. Wiest Dwight L. Wilcox, Bobby Ray Willson, Albert IN. Willson, Stephen L. l'Vilson, Ralph E., Jr. Wilson, Stephen M. Wittkop, Lawrence J. Wooten, Franklin A. Wynkoop, Allen L. Yoder, Roy A. Zaviski. X'Valter A. RAN K RATE MMCS MMS FA SN RD2 MMFN ETN3 EMFA ENS YN2 RMS SMS SMS BTI SN SN FN SN BT2 QM2 SA BTFN ETC LTJG ETN3 SMSN FA SN BT2 FN BT3 SN EN2 SA SN RD3 SH1 RDSN STG3 PNSN BMS YN2 SN SN STGSA ETR2 BM2 SD3 GMG2 SN TN SHS SN STCS BT2 MMFN FTG2 SN GMG3 SHSN LTJG STGSN RMSN MM2 DC2 EN3 GMG2 CS1 ENS CDR EMFN EM3 EM1 FA FTG3 QM2 DATE REPORTED ON BOARD Aug 66 Aug 66 Jun 66 Nov 65 Jul 64 Sep 64 Aug 66 May 66 Oct 66 Nov 66 Jun 64 May 66 Aug 65 Oct 64 Nov 65 Oct 64 Nov 65 Aug 65 Apr 65 Sep 64 Feb 67 Sep 66 Sep 64 Jan 65 Jun 65 Nov 65 Mar 67 Oct 65 Jul 64 Sep 65 Aug 65 Jul 66 May 66 Mar 67 Jul 65 Jun 65 Jul 66 Nov 66 Oct 65 Feb 65 Dec 61 Oct 66 Sep 66 Aug 64 Sep 66 May 66 Feb 64 Oct 64 Jul 64 May 66 Nov 64 Aug 65. Sep 66 Sep 64 Oct 64 Sep 65 Sep 64 Oct 66 Aug 65 Sep 64 Jun 66 Nov 66 Jul 66 Jul 64 Jun 66 Oct 65 Nov 64 Jun 64 Nov 66 Aug 66 Nov 65 Nov 64 Aug 64 Jun 66 Sep 64 Feb 63 HOMETOVVN Mfolfpoint, Mont. Rochester, N. Y. Ruso, N. D. Louisville, Ky. Bloomington, Calif. East Brunswick, N. Huntington Beach, Calif Owossa, Mich. Kansas City, Mo. Barberton, Ohio Churdan, Iowa Brooklyn, N. Y. VVilliston, N. D. Miles City, Mont. South Bend, Ind. Los Angeles, Calif. Marblehead, Mass. Omaha, Neb. Huguley, Ala. Pittsburgh, Pa. Hurleyville, N. Y. Florence, Ore. Seward, Pa. Isleton, Calif. Las Vegas, Nev. Long Branch, N. Las Vegas, Nev. Lexington, N. C. Houston, Tex. Beaumont, Tex. Los Angeles, Calif. Pomona, Calif. Ithaca, N. Y. Ithaca, N. Y. St. Louis, Mo. Clay Center, Kan. Honolulu, Hawaii Preston, Idaho Logan, Utah Richmond, Calif. Olosega Is., Amer. Samoa Fayetteville, N. C. Long Beach, Calif. Denver, Colo. Los Angeles, Calif. Sylvania, Ohio Vacaville, Calif. Cavite, P. I. Four Oaks, N. C. Dallas, Tex. La Union, P. I. Temple City, Calif. San Diego, Calif. Myrtle Creek, Ore. Malvern, Ark. Monroe, Wash. Melrose Park, Ill. Chicago, Ill. Snyder, Tex. Cucamonga, Calif. Folsom, Calif. El Monte, Calif. Toledo, Ohio Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Tulsa, Okla. Harvey, N. D. Fairview, Okla. Pontiac, Mich. Roslyn, N. Y. Chevy Chase, Md. VVheaton, Ill. White Bear Lake, Minn. Lawton, Okla. Sherlin, Minn. El Cajon, Calif. McKeesport, Pa.
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