Epperson (DD 719) - Naval Cruise Book

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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 -

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IN MEMORY OF BOILER TENDER SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER HENRY H. 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

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