Epperson (DD 719) - Naval Cruise Book

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. 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 .

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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.