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Around the globe, battles were waged countries were lost empires grew America rushed to its own defense and to the and of its Allies on all fronts while at home the attempt to mobilize the country into a great fight mg machine picked up speed It was a time of sacrifice time of hard work It was the beginning of long years of per sonal hardships of rationing and long lmes of endless separa tions, and goodbyes that were forever It was a time of war bonds and women in factories and a nation suddenly seized with the need to fill the seas with mighty warships and darken the skies with planes to carry supplies to our forces around the world to build and build and raise more money lt was a time of blackouts and sirens and blood donations and uniforms on every street lt was a time of news paper headlines that shouted with outrage and shuddered with despair lt was the morning of the war when the light suddenly broke over a world gone insane and madness lay revealed in death and agony and struggle This was our nation facing one of its great tests France had fallen . . . London lay in flames. ln the Pacific, our own Pearl Harbor, still dazed and broken from the surprise attack that catapulted the United States into war mapped up the ruins and assessed the damage to our fleet And to bolster these battered naval forces a huge new powerful aircraft carrier was rushed to completion This new carrier was USS ESSEX bearing an illustrious name in naval history a name which was to find new meaning and greater fame inthe heroic efforts of the long and exhausting war which lay ahead Captain D B Duncan was given command of the new carrier at the commissioning ceremonies on 31 December 1942 In Nor folk Virginia and shortly thereafter with preliminary sea trials air group qualifications and shakedown completed ESSEX departed Norfolk She transltted the Panama Canal and by 8 June she arrived at Pearl Harbor where preparations for active duty with the Pacific Fleet were to be completed ESSEX was ready to play her part in the thrilling story of offensive action and striking power which was to progress relentlessly on to Japan itself But first Marcus Island 0 s I I u g 1 I - 1 . . . . . . , . . . . , I ' I I I . . . . . . . . . . . . . O , . , . . . . . . . 0 - I I . . . . . . . . 1 1 , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' - - 1 1 r . . . . . . . . . . , , . . - , . . . . . . - ' 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . - I . . . . . . I . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 'jr ,W , l, 'A M ' .W ff 1, ,. ,, , ' , -: f ' f , V '7 'r: -3, , f 1, ' 'Iii -f , f . ,, , ?Mi.,V,L4, gg It I A , V . ' ,,,, TW ' A it f ,ls I, ,,,f,,f,,,,,W , 2 W, qu, ,ft .4 .5 ,M I .,v ,,,,,, 22 August 1943 . . . ESSEX departed Pearl Harbor to ioin Task Force 15 for the attack on Marcus lsland. , O ' gf , A, ,fp.aff:7 5915-:fi flfji S pearheaoling the concentrated carrier warfare in the forward areas, ESSEX and her air groups struck crashing blows towards annihilating japanese righting power - The Marcus raid was the proving ground for the new car- rier and her air group. Marcus was surprised by the most formidable naval force that had yet been assembled in the Pacific. In the early morning darkness of 31 August 1943, the ESSEX air group was launched and roared in over the target, just before the first light of dawn broke over the horizon. For ten hours, the island came under incessant attack, as Japanese planes were caught and burnedhon the runways, followed by complete destruction of air facilities and other major installa- tions. At Wake Island, ESSEX was the flagship of the larger carrier task force which again surprised the Japanese forces at dawn on 5 October. The approach was made without detection, and a large number of planes were destroyed or damaged on the ground. The strikes persisted throughout the day, and were resumed at sunrise on the following day. When the last plane returned to the decks of the ESSEX, Wake Island was left in destruction. Fully seasoned at Marcus and Wake, the fighting air groups aboard ESSEX scored even greater glory in the raid ESSEX departed Maiuro Atoll 12 Febru- ary 1944 for strikes on Truk in company with TF 58.1 and TG 58.3. on Rabaul. Word had been received that a large number of Japanese ships were concentrating in Rabaul Harbor, a poten- tial threat to our recently-established beach head on Bougain- ville. At dawn on 11 November, nearly every plane of the ESSEX air group was on its way with enemy combatant ships the primary target. Their attack was successful, but when they returned to the ship to re-arm, an enemy attack on the ship be- gan, in which enemy fighters, dive bombers and torpedo planes participated. When the smoke of battle had cleared, it was found that the Japanese attacking force had been virtually destroyed, with ESSEX planes alone destroying forty-two enemy planes in the air during this raid, in addition to the twenty shot down over the target area. Except for minor damage to the hull, and a few men wounded, ESSEX came through virtually unscathed. The occupation of the Gilberts was a continuation of initial amphibious operations in the Central Pacific, and this was of particular importance as the Gilberts were occupied by the Japanese, and were known to be strongly fortified. As fiagship, ESSEX was one of several carrier task force leaders which sup- 1 Q-,Zi ' l '!ll',g'!M If ,u ww f, M M, ...Q -rw 7 my It ,, fra-1-ef: W C ya. -. V I M I 35 -.113 ' A, W alma 'r 1, ,kg , , F xxavqw A Y 1' iw 'War ?q,,'-h.' f,2,,.,,n 'V ,Q K ,,ff or ported the operation. Her mission was to obtain control of the air, and to pave the way for Marine landings by destroying installations and gun emplacements at Tarawa Atoll. For several days, prior to and during the amphibious as- sault, ESSEX planes pounded the island under continuous attack. Occupation of the Gilberts proved a rugged experience for ESSEX, as it was her first amphibious operation. Her air group made more than seven hundred individual sorties, and dropped over three hundred thousand pounds of bombs. While these attacks served to literally pulverize the above ground installations in the island, it did not eliminate the Japanese in their underground dugouts. Consequently, the island of Tarawa was bitterly defended, and made the battle there one of the bloodiest in the history of the United States forces in any war. The Kwaialein raid on 4 December was made as further protection for the occupied Gilberts and served as a strike against the heart of the Marshalls. Then, after a stay at Pearl Harbor, ESSEX participated in the occupation of the Marshall Islands, marking her second amphibious operation. This was also the first battle in which Japanese soil was lost. Following the devastation in the Marshalls, ESSEX ioined with other ships to form the most formidable carrier striking force in the history of U. S. naval warfare. At Truk, the striking force began two days of air attacks in indirect support of land- ing operations at Eniwetok, striking at a maior supply point of the enemy forces in the South Pacific. The Truk raid was a severe blow to enemy support in the area and helped secure advances in the Central Pacific as well. The carrier and the carrier task force had grown to rapid maturity under the intense combat conditions of the early Pacific war. A plan had been realized . . . and the hard work and extensive mobilization began to gain precious miles throughout the Pacific . . . as island after island, atoll after atoll, fell under the guns and bombs of the mighty carrier fleet. The carrier. . .new and vital weapon in the Central Pacific. . . . they provided air cover for oar amphibious forcesg they fiercely encountered the enemy's aerial attacks and destroyed his planes, and they inflicted terrible losses on the japanese in fleet and merchant marine iinits sank or damaged. ' With the Japanese rocked back on their heels by a suc- cession of staggering blows and the chance to knock out an- other link in the supply line to the Central and South Pacific, ESSEX started for the Marianas as soon as the task force could be refueled, following the attack on Truk. The carriers were spotted through a cloud formation by an enemy search plane, and for the first time, the element of surprise was removed from the plans . . . ESSEX would have to fight her way toward Saipan. Throughout the night, and during launching in the early morning, Japanese planes attempted to get through the mur- derous fire put up by the destroyers of the screen. By morning, thirteen enemy planes had been sent crashing into the sea by the anti-aircraft batteries and ESSEX was able to launch its planes for the attack. ESSEX planes concentrated on the air- field at Saipan, while planes from other carriers of the great task force struck at Tinian and Guam. Two strikes were launched during which Japanese air facilities were so com- pletely smashed that not a single plane disturbed the quiet withdrawal from the area. ESSEX set her course for Maiuro on 23 February and after a brief stay, departed for the West Coast to take advantage of Navy Yard availability. By TO March, the ship was anchored in San Francisco Bay and shortly thereafter, went into drydock at Hunters Point. A little more than one month later, she was on her way back to the Pacific, for training exercises in the Ha- waiian area. This was the only time that ESSEX was out of active duty, and the only time that she was in drydock from her com- missioning until the end of the war, a record which is truly rep- resentative of her great service to the war effort. ESSEX, along with a vast armada of ships, participated .in the Okinawa operation, a great climax to the Pacific campaign. 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For the President J AMES FORRESTAL Secretary of the Navy After her return from the States, ESSEX continued her valiant hard-working role, and by 23 May she was back in action, bringing destruction to Marcus, then Wake, then the Marianas and Palau Islands. During the Marianas occupation, ESSEX flew 3,078 sorties, and participated in one of the most significant actions of World War ll. By fall, ESSEX was launching strikes against Nansei Shoto, Formosa, and the Philippine Islands, as the war moved north, culminating in the strikes which virtually annihilated shipping in Manila Bay . . . a resounding climax to the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea. ln a little over a month, a total of 138 planes in the air were destroyed, and ll7 on the ground, while dozens of warships were sunk. In preparation for the landings in Lingayen Gulf, strikes were launched against Formosa, Sakishima Gunto and as far north as Okinawa Gunto, as well as installations on Lu- zon. From Formosa, ESSEX, as part of a task force, entered the South China Sea, launching effective strikes against Japanese shipping in the Saigon Bay area. By the beginning of l945, the scene had been set for strikes against Tokyo itself, to neutralize the enemy's air force preparatory to the Marines' landing on lwo Jima, and to cripple the Japanese aircraft industry. ln a standby position off lwo Jima during the actual land- ings, ESSEX launched strikes against Chichi Jima and other neighboring islands. Then at Ulithi, plans were laid for the Okinawa campaign, climax of the war in the Pacific, during which ESSEX's Air Group flew 6460 sorties. To bring the war to a rapid and now inevitable victory, Task Force 58 struck in great force against Tokyo on T0 July, and pounded at Hokkaido and Northern Honshu, as well as the Kure Naval Base. With further destructive harrassment from the fleet, and the final, punishing blow dealt by the two atomic bomb blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese Empire crumbled and fell in humiliating defeat. The war was over. 4 - wr 39' ,gy , . ff swf? x tix I X is x 17' s M HJ,,..,,- ..,, M W , V, ill ,1 ' ff 7 ,f ' 1, ff':,w:w . ,M , The war in the Pacific, an exhausting series of diH:icult battles, could not dampen the spirit or hard working abilities of the crew and air group of the Fightin'est Ship in the Fleet. Despite long hours, tragic iniuries and deaths, and incredible sacrifices, their loy- alty remained constant and their efforts un- wavering. Silhouette ot destruction...ESSEX lies off the Japanese coast in preparation tor the final strikes against the home islands. PN' , f X A r 1..-il g , : 3 .-cw- 'f. arms -g.- -syn.. -1 -gm.-s':: ,,.:,, it ji Q , H ESSEX appeared all but deserted as she lay in drydock at Puget Sound iust prior to her recommissioning. The Fightin'est Ship in the Fleet was home Home was the sailor, home from the seas. Home was the Fightin'est ship in the Fleet, her battles over, her title won, re- won, her name and her spirit famous. Home was ESSEX from the war. lt had been a great struggle, and ESSEX's efforts had been equally as great. The ship broke many new records and estab- lished many firsts. The ship was credited with more ships sunk, and more planes downed than any other ship operating in the Pacific Theatre. Her men gave of themselves all that there was to give, and then they gave some more. They participated in every major engagement ofthe war, and saw action through- out the Pacific, as the war progressed on bloody stepping stones north to Tokyo. They earned the right to call themselves the Fightin'est by their every action, and this gallantry was rewarded by their Citation from the President of the United States. But the war was over, and the fighting at an end . . . ESSEX was home, and tired. On 13 March 1946 she was towed from California to the Naval Station, Seattle, Washington and there on 9 January, 1947, she was placed out of com- mission in reserve. For two years, ESSEX lay decommissioned, exhausted by her travels, and by the intensive periods of combats she had sustained. But, in 1949, she was brought out of retirement, and was literally rebuilt by the Navy Yard at Bremerton, Washing- ton. A new 887' fiight deck was added, a streamlined island structure, and a greater displacement by several thousand tons. On 15 January 1951 at Puget Sound, ESSEX was recom- missioned. Among the distinguished guests to witness the re- birth of this great ship were Fleet Admiral Nimitz, Vice Admiral Murry and Vice Admiral Durgen. Captain Austin W. Wheelock assumed command and ESSEX departed the shipyard 6 March 1951 for San Diego, California. The world was again restless. Hostilities had broken out in Korea, in June of 1950, and the United States was deeply in- volved in this police action. Once again, the need for this mighty ESSEX was felt, and she was called to the Pacific for active duty in the Korean campaign. :J 9, ,gy 'VL7' ' - '- Y ' ' f , , Q ' . ,,- , ,,, ,. ...,,-.c...: ,,,, ,L ..:-f. - 5,-1 - ,-1-.:f-mmf:-f:4v1:'1y1vis r- 34374,-' 'i- vvf .9 .'yvi5 Lr?P5-,,-31.9 ' - 'H--'f ' '- '---'- '- - -W' 1 -- - ' P-A JJ ' 1' f . rs Alffftizt'-19'-f '43l57FiWf3551i-?ir:.:2 2-?:'z 2i5'-V HEX.-Jjkf-152:52-F!'?E1' iilfffwff' I!-ZC- ff U. vs f An extensive modernization program was necessary to prepare ESSEX for active duty with the fleet again. Captain Austin W. Wheelock, sixth command- ing otificer ot USS ESSEX, assumes command of the ship at recommissioning ceremonies. True to one of the Navy's finest traditions, the recommissioning of ESSEX was celebrated with an elaborate cake. I ESSEX commenced air operations shortly after ioining Task Force 77. KOREA Peace patrol, police action, 'international conflict . . . the headlines called it everything, but ESSEX was once again at war. On 28 June 1951, with CVG-5 embarked, ESSEX departed San Diego, arriving at Pearl Harbor on 3 July. After a month of training exercises in the Hawaiian area, RADM J. Perry, COM- CARDIV I, broke his flag aboard ESSEX and preparations were made to depart for Yokosuka, Japan. ESSEX joined Task Force 77 off the coast of Japan on 22 August, and with BON HOMME RICHARD, BOXER, NEW JER- SEY, HELENA, TOLEDO, LOS ANGELES, and a host of de- stroyers, she commenced her participation in the strikes against the Korean peninsula. From 18 August through 19 September, ESSEX launched 1826 sorties. Her planes supported United Nations ground forces advancing north of the thirty-eighth parallel. Her support included close and deep support, photo and armed reconnais- sance, interdiction of enemy supply lines, and strikes against major installations. Her planes brought heavy damage to tanks, trucks, cars, bridges, supply dumps, gun emplacements, rail- road facilities, and killed some 1072 troops. Her operations off the east coast of Korea continued throughout the fall, with her planes causing damage to convoys as far away as Yangdok. In December, RADM Perry relieved RADM F. W. McMahon as CTF 77, and ESSEX's role became even greater, as she now led the Task Force in its striking opera- tions. Strikes continued against North Korean targets in support of ground troops, concentrating on the destruction of railroad installations to hamper the movement of enemy troops through- out the desolate country. During this period of activity, which lasted until 5 March, 1952, her Air Group and crew experienced 94 combat operating days. ESSEX returned to San Diego from her first peace patrol on 25 March 1952, and remained there for nearly three months, during which time she had a yard period in Puget Sound. But by the end of June, she was once again training in the Hawaiian area, ready for another series of operations in the Korean con- flict. ESSEX departed Pearl Harbor on 3 July 1952, and arrived at Subic Bay, Philippine Islands later the same month. On 17 July, RADM A. Soucek, COMCARDIV III, broke flag in ESSEX, I and the next daythe-ship departed Subic Bay in TG 50.8. com- posed of ESSEX, PHILIPPINE SEA and a group of destroyers. Their mission was to make a show of force oFf the China Coast as a deterrent to Communist Chinese aggressive action against Nationalist forces on Formosa, and to bolster Nationalist Chinese morale as well. Mass air parades were staged over the Formosa Straits on 22 and 23 July, and then ESSEX returned to Yokosuka, where RADM Soucek shifted his flag to BOXER. Once more, ESSEX ioined Task Force 77, and continued the program of flight operations in support of ground activities commencing on 1 August. During this combat period, ESSEX Air Group Two made strikes on Changiin, Hamberg, Ambyon, Songjin, and other Korean cities. On 20 August, ESSEX's Air Group joined with the United States Air Force and other United Nations aircraft for coordinated large-scale strikes against supply areas on the west coast of Korea. Again, on 29 August, she contributed 104 sorties to the all-out UN strike at Pyong- ang. Y During October, ESSEX joined with carriers PRINCETON, BON HOMME RICHARD and KEARSAGE, in support of forces in training maneuvers in Koio. She also struck blows at enemy railroad facilities at Hyesaniin, near Manchuria, along the Yalu River during this period. On 17 November, ESSEX operat- ing with ORISKANY, made strikes on Chongiin and Kyongsong, and during December, she bombed Hungyung, Rashin, and Kwangsuwan Airfield. At the end of December, ESSEX participated in a revived all-out main supply route introduction, smashing rail and other facilities. Following that, she embarked on a program of at- tacking enemy front line positions, troop and supply areas. The conflict wore on to its eventual stalemate on the 38th parallel, and peace talks that were to last nearly two years were begun in the compound at PanMunJom. In January, ESSEX was detached from Task Force 77, and sent home. ESSEX returned with her reputation as a fighting member of the U. S. Navy, enriched and enhanced by her hard-working activities in support of the American position in Korea. , ,,f..,,-L, V. Mg.-,.m-V-11-:fr-1-Q-vcw'ff:rm2f12vs9725gi1e :bc J, -. 1- ev .,s-,fb 151 gud- 'viii-afhkgg.: -1a'fiJ':7'Yf' ,J-s -7'Jf5':!i 'ff ' 1 '28 Q ff rf . t A - 1, W, - asss or-'fs r in Z , ' , be xxx. . .i On 16 September, a damaged F2H, in at- tempting to land, cleared all three barriers and crashed into parked planes on the star- board bow, starting a serious fire. After successfully bombing targets over North Korea, two F2H Ban- shees prepare to approach for landing on board ESSEX. An at-sea blizzard slowed operations of Task Force 77 and flight deck crews had to pause in their cycle of launching and re- covering air craft to shovel ice and snow from the flight deck. 4 gm! THE PEACEFUL PACIFIC .,..- . Orff K ky.. I : ESSEX slips under the Golden Gate Bridge and into San Francisco Bay, following the completion of their second Korean Cruise. During the balance of 1953, and during all of 1954, ESSEX operated between the San Diego Operational area, and the Philippines, where she conducted launching exercises in the South China Sea and Manila Bay. In this period of activity, she operated with many other ships, including PHILIPPINE SEA, TARAWA, PRINCETON, WASP, HELENA, KEARSAGE, and others, conducting carrier qualifications and other training de- signed to maintain the maximum readiness of the embarked air group and crew should ESSEX be needed anywhere for active combat. During July, 1955, she again entered Puget Sound Navy Yard for overhaul, and remained there for the balance of the year and during the winter months of 1956. When she left the Bremerton Yard in March, she emerged with a longer deck of 889 feet, an angled deck, a hurricane bow, a second deck-edge elevator, as well as a larger displacement. She resumed operations in the San Diego Operations Area, conducting air defense exercises and other maneuvers and drills off the California coast. Then, on 16 July, 1956, she departed San Diego for a peace-time cruise to the Western Pacific. ESSEX made calls at Pearl Harbor, Kobe and Sasebo, Japan, and Subic Bay, Philippines, before returning to the States in January, 1957. ESSEX then rounded Cape Horn, to ioin the Atlantic Fleet. En route from one coast to the other, she stopped at Balboa, Valparaiso and Rio de Janeiro, arriving in Mayport, Florida, her new home port, on 1 August 1957. Wives of ESSEX crew members wave good-bye -again-as ESSEX departs for a peaceful cruise to WESTPAC. 1 I., I I f-. 'UU If M ' fu Lia, A . . , ,, A N. ,. -rf, v, i, ', '9' ,mv + -gy,--W A gf , . -.nh 1. - ,,. , ,,.A3.l- ESSEX af anchorage in Sasebo, Japan and af Cubi Point Pier, in Subic Bay, Philippine Islands, during her final cruise to the Pacific. yi muy f wifffiifw I 'Q '77 7. -+ ul Y ' 'V . an Ulla V84 '1 , 1331 M1.1513243:-gl--af.i,:1-.,g1:-gg.fr,geg-11..,L:p-1fi:y.i.-fawe, 1.31. , Y .NH , ....,2-..,- A - 4.-.,,-. ., . , 1 l ESSEX JOINS THE SIXTH FLEET ESSEX ioined the Sixth Fleet in February of 1958. The majority of the cruise was spent operating in eastern Mediterranean waters, and stops were made at many colorful ports- of-call, among them Genoa, Naples, Cannes, Palma, Barcelona, S-uda Bay, Salonika, Piraeus and Rhodes. It was during ESSEX's stay at Athens that the call to action came again, and the ship departed Rhodes Bay hurriedly in the early morning hours, to provide support for the Marine landings in Lebanon. ESSEX was first on the scene and remained on the line off the coast of Lebanon until August 20, providing continuous air support, through day and night flight operations. ESSEX then returned to Naples, looking forward to a well-deserved rest period, on 23 August. But by the 25th, she was underway again, and a scant two weeks later she was operating in support of the S-eventh Fleet oft the Formosa Coast. ln company with FORREST ROYAL and ROAN, units of DESRON 10, she departed Subic Bay 3 October 1958, and proceeded to Singapore, Colombo, Ceylon, Capetown, South Africa, and Rio de Janeiro, arriving home in Mayport, Florida, 17 November 1958. This marked the completion of what is believed to be the longest naval cruise in modern peacetime history, covering 78,000 engine miles in nine and one half months, nearly one third of the entire distance she covered during her activities in World War Il. f ESSEX operated with FORRESTAL, MACON, ALBANY, IOWA, and NORTHAMPTON during the NATO exer- cises in 1957. The training maneuvers were conducted Q in the North Atlantic. ,1.-.3-sfsfzf1f3.gw.J-1wfr55'sfv i 71. i i K Units of the Sixth Fleet lie at anchor at Rhodes, Greece. lt'was during this call that ESSEX departed s for Lebanon to stand by for any eventuality and to support amphibious operations. ESSEX conducted extensive air operations during the NATO exercises. Maintenance of fighting readiness means sacrifice and hard work. Trained crews hastily fought a fire caused by the crash of an FJ3 during routine operations. 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The blazing guns and aircraft were symbols not of an end, however, but of the eternal spirit of the Fightin'est Ship in the Fleet, which, faced with a future unlike her heroic and famous past faced that future with pride and with honor. At the end of World War ll, it was said of ESSEX by a ship operating with her . . . What do you mean, ESSEX class? She is in a class by herself. And that will always be so., , I ESSEX arrived at Quonset Point, her new home port, to take up her duties as an ASW carrier. f nil 54. 1 1 4 I i 1 2 ,,. , Q Ai 5 'N , X. . . if W . , A, Q , Ancvad' N , x fn. 'hd ,A .- fb c. - ,g , Pam, 'V QI. ' fwffff' H ' ya., nu., '.. f ' :r .-Ezfinafz.-sffsfs-V T. 9 51212122-xx ,. fy' Q' . f, 'V g tg V- 2- :f:w.e21w.-.m?..-.aiiigffy fa M ff' ,nh ,. .1 ,f ,4- A ,+ me ,s..., v f .nw ' Hpf 141, M .a , 4, ff -.W ., , .f ' nf. 1, '- TJ ', .jf- 'Q A My. , c f H TWV Q .. 4J,, h ffm 5 , f .M ,FI M 4, 2 . 4 A-. my -. 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We aletlicate the ship anew to those high hopes anal great spirit which brought anal will bring both fame ancl eternal responsibility to all who serve in ESSEX f I Q . ,yy Iii V Z, . . . .zsyijz 5' -. 4' ' ' ,Wu .- 4 -1,4 .., V ' , , 4 N. P , . - --M . ,, . N. ,y X ., , QV, ADMIRAL MCELROY lt was Admiral McElroy who brought Carrier Di- vision 18 to ESSEX, and it is to his credit that operations between the ship and the new Flag have been so smooth . . . Former Skipper of the super-carrier INDE- PENDENCE, the Admiral was no stranger to the complex operations of a Flagship. As Commander, Anti-Sub- marine Group 3, he also had tactical command of the destroyers of the Fleet's finest hunter-killer groups . . . A keen and imaginative mind fthree weather briefings a day and a staff briefing every afternoonj kept the Admiral on top of every situation that arose. But Ad- miral McElroy wasn't all work and no play! He was known to enjoy his evening cinema, and even an oc- casional afternoon matinee . . . ln his new post as Com- mander Naval Base, Key West, we know that Admiral McElroy is enioying every success. COMMANDER CARRIER DIVISION EIGHTEEN ADMIRAL ASHWORTH Admiral Ashworth brought many years of out- standing Naval service to CARDIV l8. Before assuming command of CARDIV 18, he held posts as Commanding Officer, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, Commandant of Midshipmen, U. S. Naval Academy, and Director, Atomic Energy Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations . . . In the six months that he has been aboard, we have all learned to know and respect the Admiral. This respect was developed by confidence in his professional and technical abilities and his firm and positive leadership, which stressed the importance of each individual and produced a can-do spirit . . . He has commanded Anti-Submarine Group 3 half way around the world, and has led our Flagship in ioint operations with the British, French, Pakistanis, Canadi- ans, and Iranians. We are confident that the Navies of these countries, like ourselves, have the utmost respect for the ASW readiness of his Flag and for his profes- sional abilities. 22 CAPTAIN SMITH Captain Smith was the first Chief of Staff that we of ESSEX knew. And those of us who knew him well re- alized that he was the man responsible for the relaxed, easy-going attitude the staff took toward us . . . Many years of destroyer and MINELANT duty made Capt. Smith an invaluable person to have in Flag Plot during an anti-submarine warfare exercise . . . Often seen en- ioying his familiar cigar, he was calm and understand- ing at all times . . . Though most of us didn't know it he was probably one of the biggest Hi-Fi bugs on the ship. Music was indeed his favorite pastime during his free hours, and late in the evening he could be found in his cabin listening to Beethoven or Brubeck . . . We know that Capt. Smith is now doing the same fine iob as Chief of Staff, Commander Mine Force, Atlantic as he did aboard ESSEX as Chief of Staff to CARDIV 18. CHIEF OF STAFF CARRIER DIVISION EIGHTEEN CAPTAIN PRICE Captain Price brought many years of destroyer experience with him to CARDIV 18. Since his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1941, he has served aboard tin cans in both fleets, and has been Exec of the SHUBRICK IDD-9361 and Skipper of the BEALE QDD- 41 71. Prior to ioining this Flag, he was Commander, De- stroyer Division 362 . . . His knowledge of the role of the destroyer in anti-submarine warfare has been of invaluable help, and it is to him that much of the credit is due for Anti-Submarine Group Three's effectiveness . . . ln Flag Plot, he has always had a complete under- standing of the tactical situation, and he has constantly kept the Flagship informed . .I . BSCOIUSG of l'IIS OIIIGNIIOI1 to detail and organizational ability, he has cultivated the cooperative attitude that exists between COMCAR- DIV 18 and ESSEX. ' 23 COMNIANDING OFFICER CAPTAIN RICHARD L. FOWLER, JR. Failures by those working under Captain Fowler were few. All of us knew what he expected, and that was our best, if not perfection . . . Always on the go, Capt. Fowler was often heard saying Why aren't we turning? or Let's get those planes off the deck. . . . His quick wit always kept the bridge watch relaxed in moments of near panic on the part of others . . . His keen nautical eye never ceased to impress those around him . . . Such now well known nicknames as Magellan and Chief Idler were the result of his always active mind . . . His genuine smile and friendly attitude toward us all kept ESSEX a happy ship during the many months she spent away from home . . . In his new iob of Chief of Staff and Senior Aide to the Chief of Naval Opera- tions, we know that Capt. Fowler will have every suc- CAPTAIN SETH S. SEARCY, JR. In the few months that he has been aboard, Cap- tain Searcy has made himself known to all hands. When- ever the gruff, fatherly voice comes over the General Announcing System everything else is put aside to hear him. Why such interest in what he has to say? Simply because we know that he is interested in each and every one of us . . . A first rate shiphandler, Capt. Searcy has given many pointers learned through years of experi- ence to his OOD's . . . His patience and wisdom in deal- ing with others have 'made us know that he is the man to turn to when we need a friend . . . Anxious to know the crew, the Captain -might be found talking to a Fire- man he had sent up to the bridge to see how the ship runs or wandering around the Foc'sle early Sunday morning . . . A Captain's iob is supposed to be lonely. cess. -...fx it This, we hope, is not true. Capt. Searcy, sir, we want you to know that you have 2500 trusting and respectful friends aboard ESSEX. We are indeed glad to have you aboard! EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMMANDER MORAN With ESSEX for over a year, Commander Moran is well known by all hands. Soft spoken and easy going, he deals with all our problems, big and small. His cautious approach to every situation always results in 'the proper and iust decision. Many .times he has solved ouriproblems before they reach the surface, and attract our attention. We see the X.O. all over the ship-on the Mess Decks, on refueling stations, inspecting the living compartments . . . and he always has time for a few words with each of us. CDR Moran never has to tell a subordinate to get the job done. The work, gets done simply because those under him enjoy working for him. He isi the man who said of ESSEX . . . I don't know why, but everything always-gets' done on this ship. It is be- cause of people like Commander Moran that things' get done on ESSEX. Soon to serve in the rank of Captain, he is wished continued success by all hands. Wu-sn.,.,,. RZ, 1 Q Z , W , 2 f 1 X X f f f 1 f , . , , ' f V ,L z X uf V' , 2 1 L f f fx O X Q, X Z W fwwxwmfv CAPTAIN F. H. PRICE o .if,'2'? Chief of Staff Ccurrner Dlvuslon Eng teen 3 'M WWWW ffww W , f X, - ,L M4 wf,afAfff-'Mr' W' SW , W7 f ,, Q ff f W f f' f X Q X i 3 W, fx W ,S VA W X X, f Commander Carrier Division EIGHTEEN, Rear Admiral Frederic L. Ashworth, is charged with the re- sponsibility of operating and training Anti-Submarine Carrier Group Three consisting of the USS ESSEX CCVS-91 with CVSG-60 embarked, Destroyer Squadron TWENTY and such submarines, patrol or lighter-than- air craft as may be assigned from time to time. Admiral Ashworth, aboard his flagship the USS ESSEX CCVS-91, is assisted by eleven officers and thirty-tive enlisted men in planning and coordinating the tasks necessary for effective teamwork in the many phases of Anti-Submarine Warfare. CDR B.R. Eggeman, CAPT Smith, Jr.- Observing refueling operations from the Flag Bridge. ,. LCDR R.E. Swigart, CDR Mason, CDR .l.G. Osborn, J Observing refueling operations. LCDR E. Rapacz, LCDR .i.P. Enright-Discussing operations in Admin Ottice. l Blackinton, R.R., PFC, Riley, M., LCPL-Standing orderly duty outside RADM's Sea Cabin. Dooley, E.N., PFC, Richardson, G.D. RM1, Depue, R.J LCPL-Checking scheduled arrival time in the POD. 27 ll' gf :fI'l5'a shane, J.H., QMC, CDR J.E. I-leg, cqrdona, J.'R., QM2 Hosler, J.J., QM 3-Out maneuvering Sub Threaf. CAPT J.L. Grayson, presenf operafions. RADM F.L. Ashworth-Discussinfg Sfeele, F.L., RM2, Barrow, W.J., RM2, Nickell, R.L., TECRMJQ, Chirhorf, SN-Flag Comm Gang. Roder, .l.J., YN2, Newell, J.C., YNC, Howrylak, J.J., Cucco, J.H., SN, Casey,lP.E., BM2, Wilson, J.E., SN- SN, Schaefer, E.A., YNT3, Lucero, T., SN, Shea, M.C., Keeping RADM's Barge in tip-fop-shape! JO3, Ochoa, E.T., YNSN-Coordinafing and assem- bling OP orders. 28 9 Q S xx SX SX xx M- 4 , L- QM Ni STRAT con w. J. MORAN Administration Officer I l A 1 From reporting to detachment and the time between, all personnel on board ESSEX are linked to X Division. This results from their need andfor desire for such items and services as education and training, shore duty i orders, promotions, mail, discipline-, and legal assistance. As an added fillip, all hands are kept informed via the Plan of the Day, Big 9 News, and the ESSEX Eagle. Needless to say, many other important functions are 'performed by the many offices and shops that go to make up X Division, but these most i affect the welfare and morale of the Fightin'est Ship in the Fleet. , l I l i V i I LTJG R.C. Johnson, Jones, G.A., YNSA, Capps, D.E., YN3, , Knight, R.E., YN3, Allen, F.O., SN-Legal Conference. . I i i i l I WOl J.F. Hornick, Danbury, R.L., YN3, Hodges, M.E., YNl, Lassiter, E.D., SN-General Administrative work. -,NWI Natiello, T.A., SN, Haver, R.F., DMSSN, LTJG J.F. Dawson-Admin Office. l a Steffens, K.H., SN, I.E. Weeks, SN, Med- lin, J.D., SN-Disfribufion. Leonard, J.H., YNSN, Deluca, F..l., SN, Gufhmiller, GJ., SN, Fredgren, R.O., SN, Fortson, J.B., YN3-Sorfing4 outgoing mail. D 31 nrt. .. .,, ,N 'gf Awww.-5-g.,. fp..-,-f.,..,f Tv . . , .- mn? sf: Wagner, D.L., PN3, Arnaud, D.A., PN2, LT R.F. Gregg, Allen, D.L., SN, Huval, L.J., SN, Happy AJ., SA-Preparing study courses. 'G' W , fy ., 3 .F ,, ,.f T . . E'-. ,U .., vr.: 'A -t-v. .v-vf.1-- 5555 K 7 - 'r'i 5N1'l?3 .- ' 29 111-f39s,..z2.:e',,,.f -iii-,f1u1F1f -says-:r?.1.1f1-' .s1,i.f5f2:3:r'?gs :' .' xr:'--. - s e e in- Q - -I - . fl ,I lk., ' Wheelock, S.E., SN, Salvas, P.O., .lO'I, Nordstrom, T.l., SN- Daily News. , fi. WW' t Ml ll .y':',v1 I - jigs: i 1 3. A E.-04.617, .E 7,1 2 Wetmore, J.R., SA, Wynne, W.F., SA, Snodgrass, C., PN3 Franchincu, V.P., SN, Szpak, G.P., SN-Filing records. Stcmder, R.M., SN, Davis, J.L., SN, Gonzalez, M., SN, Gil- bert, J.A., SN-Cleaning the press. Grams, N.A., AN, Jones, J.H., FN, Burgess, V.A., FN, Huber, J.R., FN, Rey, E.H., AN, Kemp, B.L., BM2-Tiling. Abrohgm M., BMSN, Luna, R., SN, Burns, J.N., SN, Wolfe, K.W., FA, Perkins, W.A., A.A.-Spraying Painf. Cafholic Mass in Hangar Bay One. Zi, Q , Harding, P.J., PN3, Nobles, B.R., PN'3 Working on frcmsfers. 33 IVIAA Mangiarcicincu, N.L., MM3, Hardesty, J.W., EM3, Layton, J.W., AD3-MAA. Y -P rrfwfriri T 1 PETS? 1 :' 'L N ' 9 T Coker, T.E., BM1, Stiles, c.o., csc, sheriff, w.R., amz- Masfers at Arms. f , K' 4 Allen, J.H., MM3, Hardesfy, T., AE2, Wyatt, R.L., GM2, Sheflfsf J-A-, AE3, Schudy, R.C., AE2, Cormier, R.E., EN3- MAA Foufs, L.V., SFP2, Terry, B.F., A03-MAA. 34 we-if , W f, X, f 7' . ,ya ff M4 f Ze ,ff Q, f ML f' ff ff X X f f f 27 X f' ff f ff' fi XV , ' f Aff 'P , f ff? - ' ,fn ' 5 fq , Q S S EX - Sim, N9 N X gg QF? X X ff ,Wm W l I i l s S21 33 l , W, muh Matteson, L.C., AGC, LT G.O. Hamilton, Gilpatrick, M.C., AGl-Dis- cussing synoptic situation. OA The OA Division represents the weathermen of ESSEX who regularly take surface and upper-air observations, plot and analyze weather maps, and gaze intently into the crys- tal ball. Forecasts and weather information are provided for the Flag, Commanding Officer, and other interested personnel. Hall, F.L., AG2 I Tuning radio facsimile. 2 ! f -MM I i' Henderson, J.R., AN, Hamilton, T.L., AGAN, McKillop, GJ., Lopez, M., AGAN, Merrick, E.E., AN, Birkemeier, C.L., AN- AG2-Preparing Bathythermograph to obtain seawater tempera- Obtaining wind directions and velocity and obtaining surface N ture. air temperature. 36 1 l 1 l , l i z' Joy, K.F., AGAN, Habecker, S.W., AGAN, Reno, H.M., AN-Preparing weaiher balloon for flighi. Beggs, D.D., AN, Downing, W.R., AN, Hagen, J.J., AGAN-Tuning radio felefypes. Gaudet, R.R., AG2, Mackemer, F.W., AN-Lowering Bafhyfhermograph into water for iemperafure reading. W 'Z Davenport, K.R., AN, Anderson, C., AGAN-Recording and ploffing weafher maps. Gerendasy, P.R., AG3, Frasch, H.R., AG2-Discussing weafher publications. 37 W , We are the men of CATTC-9 Who work with the planes In low vis time A Through ram and fog our demands are great j But with our decisions we are never late p So with these Illustrations we hope to show How very much we are in the KNOWN' A i i it 3 Q , I l ew ry' ig l fill is? 34 !,e 5 l l l l i ! 1 l Wood, L.D., AN, Bricker, W.E., ACC-Maintaining flight log. Mastropolo, D., AA, Smith, C.W., AN-Maintaining Air Ops Status Board. i . Q wvxw ' v w f f ' 1f22ff'if2'2W 1' ff s w f:-1, . . ' ' ' -we . as 224 . 4 wing,- l l l l l , . . 1 I Church, J.C.T., AN, Williamson, P.F., AC3-Plotting DRT Weather Teletype. Hart, F.L., AC3, Erb, L.W., ACAN, Hart, W.J., ACI, Singletary, B.W., AC3, Reutter, G.E., AC'l-Low visibility carrier controlled approach. ' - -' - ' ' ' i- ' -' -'I' - - v i,.f.1ga '- :req-ff1e4:i,,i.e+.:e.e.11,1L,3 ,,,3.,L,-.gf,..',,,ig,ixi..N , ,Q-, , , f::,,,.- ...bv hr- P Cunningham, F.G., RDSN, Anthony, L.K.,, SN, Anthony, J.W., RDl, Cobb, O.E., RD3-Plotting surface contacts. OI CIC consists of officers and men who are schooled in collecting, displaying, evaluating, and disseminat- ing information which is necessary for the operational efficiency of the ship. This information is gleaned from radar, radio, operation orders, intelligence reports, and lookouts. The lookouts furnish the still indispens- able eyes and ears for an organization entrapped within the ship by modern electronics. LT H.S. Cone, Jr., Gates, L.W., RD3, Goodman, H., RD3, Sqmq Maria, J.T., RD2, LTJG D.L. Coker-Looking over sub plot contact. Jackson, H.W., RD3, Mitchum, K.E., SN., Gates, L.W., RD3, Fraino, J.A., SN-Plotting surface contacts. ,,.-riff .N M s . X ,fi ff ffyfgssw ' s f , LT .l.R. Bullard, Hoffman, A.J., RD3, LTJG D.R. Stephens, LTJG W.B. Gillooly-Controlling aircraft from CIC. ,,-4--:lm Padget, C.F., SN, Robinson, S., SN, Balster, W., BM2-Sighting a ENS L.M. Fuller, Feno, G.R., RD3, Bailey, D.L., SN-Navigating by contact in Forward Surface Lookout Station. radar. Laine, D.K., SN, Stewart, W.P., SN, Ryan, D.W., SN, Johnston, D.M., SN, Day, M.E., SN, Schwend, G.L., SN-Changing the watch in After Surface Lookout Station. Pickett, R.P., SN, Doyle, C.F., SN-Manning After Surface Lookout Station. Hayes, EJ., RD1, smith, J.c., Ros-checking flight schedule board. l 1 V l 1? 41 Miller, R.K., RD3, Steyaart, J.L., RD3, Clark, J.W., RDSN-Plotting air and surface confacfs. LTJG T.W. Poore, Brashears, E.L., AN, Whitaker, G.E., RD3, Doyle, C.F., RDSN, Miller, L.l., SN. Murphy, F.J., SN, Connaday, A.A., SN, Paulick, J.F., SN-Evaluating ECM confacf. Hickey, JJ., SN, Bentley, J.H., RD3, Weigley, W.P., SN-Reporfing confacfs over radio nets and plotting sub confacfs. 4 I ' V Y N '-, 1'r1'lCF' ' Y-CNN ' '.RF b' TPR WR Q-j.:1j' . 'Lt':S?'-1.- -1 W- fi:-Q' .J ',A-g agp A'-54 '-3741. vbw- ,144-:wr-' f'q:1'.., 'v-' as-' we x,,xs1x v -'- ' -J vu-N-A' -1-:N w:v,',3---..1 m-' :.n ' Ae:-ff' rp -4 n- M s. -4 Q 1 .1 , - in .' ' .,- ' ' v-' A - . .. - , .. v f - 1 Y , g H. , .W Q . fx?2is,-'wie -.4 , .- ,+g.wJ,J. ms ff-1. ., , 12. 4. .. msg-xv ,L e f-1' awe. s sv W W. 5440, ww. .5ws.,.v Qs K f ,Q 1, as ,. 4 , it oy.,-.f u 1 it C , In .h ...ti ,. v,..ff ,-, . ,7..,.:..f'fr..,,,w- 3, -Q N A w i C ,R is R . M was mrieimsiwmwsaawimmnamswihgskhekm .s .. Ol 'f' f CDR H.F. Gustafson, CDR R.E. Orcuti'-CDR Orcuff relieving CDR Gustafson. - 1: .J ' 'fiks . Long, R.A., SN, Schwend, G.L., SN, Pierce, D.W., SN, Gir- ard, R.J., SN-Manning Forward Surface Lookouf Sfafion. W, 16 Trowbridge, R.J., SN, Myers, V.Jr., RD2, Graham, W.M., f in t'i' RD3-Ploffing confacfs on the V.G. Powell, W.B., RDSN, Rankine, .l.A., RDSN, Mercer, T.M., RDS-N, Phippen, J.C., SN-Using sound- powered radio felephones fo gain info on a confacf. 1,55 ,, ,, A ,. ..,.-v,. ,.,.,-W, me-in-ff-,,,,,..,,.L,-..,,g,.:.'..r-4-,:. an ,,' ,. DP OP Division is a three headed monster. If you look closely you will see tatooed on each head the rating patch of either a photographer or a Yeoman or a Photographic lntelligenceman, each the sign of a specialist, each the mark of know-how that OP men supply to make ESSEX the greatest. Economos, W.C., AN, Peabody, C.W., PHAN, Jaques, M.E., PHAN Flight crew. V Cooper, W.E., PHC, Cobb, T.J., PH2-Discussing C.B. Cooper, W.E., PHC, Cobb, T.J., PH2-Discussing photo records. Moore, W.B., SN, LT F.L. Woodlief, Koonce T.N., SN-Air intelligence. b 1 -. , 7:is1:'Af3'5.- Bidlemoln, R.J., AN, McFerren, J.C., PH3-Hc1ng- ing film on cr squirrel cage for drying. LT .l.R. Bullard-Admin Ass'f. Maffhes, F.R., SN, Beasley, L.M., SA, Nords1rom W.R., YN3, Alvarez, R.R., YN3-Ops Office. OP l Tetc, A.Jr., AN, Lczdegaclrd, R.A., PH3, Chcrlcznd, G.H., AN-Finishing crew. Bumpus, K.E., PHT, Hewitt, P.L., PH3-Viewing film. Wheeler, C.W., PH3, Livigni, R.G., AN, Laird, J.A., PH3-Checking film. The tasks ot the Electronics Division include pri- marily the performance of technical maintenance and repairs on electronic equipment as required and sec- ondarily, the maintenance of appropriate electronics records including the timely submission of all required reports. Can do spirit, initiative, and ingenuity, are characteristic ot the division, and almost a requirement to complete assigned tasks. Bower, J.R., ETl, Watson, W.E., SN, Price, M.G., ETNSN, Wallace H.B., ET2-Working on transmitters. l Williams, A.T., ETR3, Siemion, M.F., ET2-Working on GRC transmitters receiver unit. Schroeder, P.W., ET3, Holscher, HJ., SN-Radio transceivers. Fister, D.T,, SN, Miller, H.R., ET3-Radar repeater. ' nw. --' .Mg 'ew ,ff r on - .,, -32.1, . 1 6, ,T f.. Q, V ,- -A W ,-,.f 4. J M' ig .If: r Wr i s2f1'n::SaA'fexf' Sw J' 'Nr' 'Lil-if-15'4n 'x9i5. l55aC-'Q fs Zum '4 -. fs' 'f... ,., r 'N me . Peters, RJ., ET3, Campbell, D.G., ET2-Radar swifch board. Westfall, D.L., SA-Radio Station NAGO. Queue ' Dwyer, H.O., ET2, Pimm, B.B., ET2-Radar repair control. Payne, R.A., ET3, llgen, B.F., ETSN, .lus- tice, L.W., SN-Electronic Repair Shop. 46 Ward, B.L., ETC, N-ewmon, E.N., SN Elecfronics Office. ,.-- QS 6 13?- ?P2r J 71' 1-.. 5 A ,A ww ww 4 7jMM'fflwf1'4 , I V JW w 1 f 4 7 MW, WA W 0 X ,e f ffw 1 'W J X ff 2, ., ff ,,fWfg,4,,,' f , W, , 1 QX CR Neither rain nor hail nor sleet nor... and although we don't get much of that down in radio we do manage to get the job done. The iob is communicating by any and all means. Forty-two men, and Radio One through Radio Two are responsible for everything from guarding frequencies to deliv- ering telegrams, from patching circuits to copying news services. The iobs are diverse but they all add up to the best in communications. Sometimes there is confusion, and sometimes there is on coltee, but there is always something happening in CR. Bauman, J-K-1 RMSN, ENS l--R- KGUTS-Cl19ClflH9 Donovan, M.E., Shubert, A.L., RMC, Horn, R.L., RMSN, Hawley, H.T., RMSN messages in Main Comm. Stavaas, R.L., RMSN, Salvati, L.V., RMSN, Byey, R.E., SN, Galton, C.W., SN, Mooney, W.E., RMT- Routing Messages-Main Comm. Moore, C.L., RMSN, King, R.J., RMSN-Shubert supervises the transmission of messages by International Morse Code. 48 P!a'fTe MJ RMSN Howard JG RM3 Donovan ME RM3 Tuning ln felefype Humphries TL RM3 Lever JA RM3 Pennington D M RMSN Checking a fransmrffer for proper operation ho' Woodcraft R L RMC Mlllay D C RM1 Wagner F T RMSN Kung R J RMSN Messages bemg copied lnfernahonal Morse Code 'N Garber R RMSN Cope DK SN Buenaflor FE Checking one of the many fransmlfflng frequencies ':.:!5-iw' B 'L ? '?'f'T'5' r'?75i5iiLii?f'W ?:l5'Q Sherman HJ RMNS Jenkins BG RMNS Lewellyn D R., RM3-Preparing McCrorey, P.L., RMSN, Bell, D.S., RM3, Moen, R.M., RM2- Putting a transmitter on the air. - Millard, G.O., SN, Galvin, R.J., RMSN, Royal, J.A., RM'l, Donovan, M.E., RM3, Moen, R.M., RM2, Waters, .l.A., SN, Swayne, J.W. RMSN, Vanderwerner, J.F., RMSN, Vititoe, A., SN, Coutermarsh, RMSN'-Playing pinochle for relaxation. McCutcheon, C.E., RMSN, Ellis, J.O., RMSN-Turning in the signals. 1 Q HQIN Mueller, R.A., SMT-Checking traffic of previous day. Coman, R.O., SN, Wirebough, L.J., SM3-Spotting flag hoist on other ship. CS The clack clack clack of The flashing light, The creak of The Tiag hoist halyards, and The weird gyrations of The semaphore signalman are The Trademarks of The C S Signal Division. IT is charged with The sending and receiving of all The visual communications of The ESSEX. On The job 24 hours a day, foul weather or fair, The signal- man must be alert in observing, interpreting, and reporting all Tactical signals addressed To or originated by The ESSEX. They must also be ready To report any event, from having To render honors To anything affecting The safety ofthe ship. The smarTness of a ship is often judged by The performance of its signalmen and we Try To keep up with The ESSEX Tradition of The best in The TleeT . Winsteacl, S.R., SN, Wirebaugh, L.J., SM3, Beaver, T.L., SN-Operating flag bag and light. 'f .17 Y Y 1. . .s,y.,,:- .1-3 4-, ,Ln-.. . , , 9, rs., ,gg-1 ,..'. .mp .1 .35-.1,39:,...,.,.K, ,W ., W.,,,i ,1'v::-:- 1: 1 A ,. 'l '31'?ff'-1:55 Q-11-:2w1e'f'i1s he-4.1.f.5H3' -we:-a2g1l:g3-11-..- 4 -nw N , 11 w 4 .k l fs, H s ,f s , sf vi f Q W, Y A Q ' ' l A vi Johnson, A., SM2, Rogers, J.T.C., SM2-Preparing messages for infernal rouiing. K! 99 K f j i ,Q if s f 5 L , ,,..,.Wwg,f 11' Q fff ' f Q - f l ,f ff , Y f , 1, li , ,.,,,,,,, , s fse' Q Z Chcambless, ElJ., SMI, Halsey, G.E., SM3, Cathermcln, D.A, SM3-Giving all ships signal. Mares, G.D., SM2, Avereft, J.H., SM3 Reading and recorcling light. SUV0Yf P-A-, SN, Humphrey, L.C.-Hoisting Foxirof denoting commer1C ment of Flighf Ops, , 52 n 11 Nr The Navigation Division is responsible for keeping a never ending check on the ship's position as well as plotting its course. The Quartermaster-of-the Watch, at sea and in port, assists the Otticer-of-the-Deck by keeping a com- plete log ot all that takes place. From this log the smooth log is written and signed by the C.O. as a record long standing. Quartermasters also assume the job ot helmsmen when precise steering is necessary. CDR 0.5. Sigurdson, Golden, J.E., QM3 Navigator taking cz sun line for line of position, '54 LCDR H.A. Lcxque, Barrows, K.M., QMSN, Schreve, L., Jr., QMSN-Determining disiance between ships. Iwi f A w K 'f ef? ' ' ,,,f 'fin 'X f f' , W, My S 4 'STU . Nwxze x Az U my X .4 Cosa' F QM2' Gentry? E'C'f QM2'.EmnZ' TR QMS' Cgnwright' Streef, W.T., QMSN Bennett JD QMSN Steermg the ship J.W., QMSN-Determining sh:p's posmon by dead reckoning. from the Affer Steering sfahon ,f-ax if W ,, f3,j2 ..-S-..:.A.:4ff 1 --1:w'A-:Paltm Y 4 D M m : li l m l r ws w r 7 7 X Stow, L.C., QM3, Schroeder, L.R., SN, Skelton, R.G., QMSN, Strunk, T.A., QMSNH Keeping the ship on course. , ft . gf f ' .Mo Cokley, GH., QM2, Merrill, J.P., QMSN, Biorn, E.W., QMSN, Holmes, J.P QMSN, White, K.M. QMSN-Instructions in the use of LORAN. 56 ' x CDR W ,f ff' A Wfw ,wwf ' N 4 A - h f f W , 1 4 1 as a - 7.4vst:':.ff2rs4+'S ':Eg . a sf 1' . 'f+,1:..s.f-a sv ' .:..qes'Zs,yfA, '-fee-1-Vf f srf'--ve, agmz gr 51: 91 J:-seg-iz' .-up 41 .. ? ww- f' - imkess mains its -'--- ' - f ,A ff W 3 f fm E ---- v Q , f -WNW 15 A- '41 A :I . X :we W ' ' v ,I K 1 Vann, E.J., AN, Lebeis, J.F., AN, Oswalt, W.B., Crock- er, F., AB2, DeBlouw, H.A., AA, Woieiechowski, R.E., Up on the flight deck in all kinds ot weather W o e and crunch all es to ether. AB2, Laing, J., AB2, Lashway, W.L., AN, Bailey, F.P., e m V 9 AB2-The first string. A. The blue shirts groan, the yellow shirts shout, Will this launch go? - We have no doubt. We spot and launch them with greatest care, Whether night or day, V-1 is there. Johnson, R-A.-I AN, WeiSSGr1lDUrger, H., AN, Korsa, Reading, R.L., AN, Wirth, D.W., AN, Jiran, R.T., AN, Backman B-F-f AN' Cam' J-D-f AA' Fulmeff A-T-f AB2, Slvderf J.J., AN, Kinser, D.c., AA, Kinser, J.L., AN, owen, w.c., HI., AN, Henderson, J.W., AN, Smedley, J.R., AN- AB2, Leach, M.J., AN, Scrapper, R.E., AN, Louche, C.H., AN at was C' good one' Rigatti, R., AN, Johnson, S.L., AN-Time out for Fwd crew. Thompson, W.L., AN, Colbert, L.M., AB3, Cortrette, G.W., AN, Young D.A., AN-Sighfsee'ers. wf :'-'nmmfmw ,mf Henderson, J.W., AN, Cormier, R.F., AN, Mays, D.R., AA, Reiner, R., AN, Smith, V.C., AN, Kuckler, .l.P., AN, Vonn, EJ., AN-Move if fhree inches fo fhe pon' side. .t qiQg:gy'1w ri: b fgW,,,,ng-,Q5-5q5.M--rvfypg.,.,-.Q-4: f.-1-p,.Ap-fn.,1,-,W iw.,.:1q,..,,-5-1?-1:.iERn5g, ,V L.,...1:l U.: VW, .V X,Li,l.,,, , ' it L I X F I X I xx 'W y Y Mir,-1, 5 ,, ' j 1 ... f w-L, ' 12:1 gi as-7,-,L-V : v,,454:,5,qv1f 514:55-L:5::gqLv4.Qq,L?-U 42 ,pfizgor .La-45 -1 ag-w, 5 g,f.f 'f-1-'si'--,g,.4l'.'Q.:'.. -: Q.. zu g. -My 1 Tf'?TjIEwc-. 1 'fyf1Q,7il1:,lff1:X-UGTYQL 1 'f- J - V-fn' H 1 V, fi -X . , .1 1 -V' -. x av -. . mmf- ,mg .v - .- 1 .-1-Luvgx . - . 4- -- .- f - ' . f.t:1-: ' 1 WF -L.. 7' 'nf .. : 'f'- --' Elia.-wg,--',.'fn ,5u:1n.r,3 :rg-.. , -g-1+ :N wwf, aa? -f,,3,w- ,Errol wa wx3KL,g'Q3h'., ,:41r....,: gf -if-:Ly A fr ,-f,1,41.f .grtqal ,gms-'-L, lg-w 2 -, .uf . 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M s if , E Q .Q S............i if WX X f ,fff ' ,ff 'XS A Garren, W.C., AB2, Colcmcirino, J., AA, Sullivan, J.L., AB3, Marlin, T.D., AN, Bailey, F.P., AB2, i, whafe, D.w., AB1, Fulmer, A.T., AB2-The line up. l. Slomcheck, J.P., AN, Parham, W.J., AB2, Tockey, G.H., AB3, Hostetler, C.A., AN, Rich, R.F., AN, Brown, N.G., AN, Mikolcniczczk, R., AA, Perlstein, J.M., AN, Williams, A.D., AN, Hillenburg, W.E., AN-R'ec1oly for action. 61 ' ' ' pgos auoqd any uo umu aqg ,mg-NV I-To IJOIAV INV 1.V.3 ISIHAUSH INV 1.1.-I IUDAH INV l.H.G IUJOLIVS '6ugpuol D -'04 5U!l!DM'VV M'J. 'SWUCI 'NV D'W 'UWJEI 'NV TM 'JQPDZMQ1 'ZEIV VM 'woqmd 'NV MTD 'SSUOD 'NV NYG 51908 'NV F '5l0U'49J0bl 'SQV H'O 94951901 'P if 1 i 1 5 ' - 1 , Q..- ., - 1 , ' . .,.. .. M i-ww gi: Eff: . ww-1' X KN- 691.2 McKenna, RE AN Cook, JW AN Churchwell, OD ABC LCDR Warren Flight deck control, the nerve center 7 f f Www lngram,JR AN RatIlFF SA AN Reiner, R AN Hello Operator' QW f wwf I X Wyfwf A ff , if 1 X Deblouw, H A AA Johnson, SL AN Cooper, G R AN Kmser, J L AN Scrgpper, RW AN Wood, WL AA Morris, RT AN Tlran, R T AN Move lfClgC1ll'I aw, come on now' H . 5 ' Just, F.H., AN, Valentine, J.W., ABU3-Mirror Operators. Rohrbaugh, G.E., AB3, Marcha, R., AN, Faust, W.W,, AN- Hansen, L.R., AN, Anderson, W.R., AB3, Fowler, B.W., AN, White, A.M., AN-AXG Maintenance. Readying cat for firing. V-2 To launch or land aircraft in 200 feet, Depends on green shirts to do this feat. The pilots can tell when V-2 is here, For they take off and land with nary a fear If the equipment is sick and needs repair, You will always see the whole team there. We usually gripe and sometimes fight, But you can bet the machinery is right. LT Harris-Catting plane. Bullingfon, E.L., AB1, ENS W.E. Arkin-Discuss- ing mirror . . . Coney Island sfyle. I-i lCl9nm00d, J-, ABU3, HGQBYI J-D-, AN-Cl19Cl0 Barnes, R.J., AN, Breen, C.H., AN-Topside fflg Cvfapulf. maintenance. .93 A ,frfejg xx ' L 'f7,, X 5 , fini? R Af A rf ,Z X S Z'? VZZ - ,zfzl Bonnetti, A., AN, Hamlin, W.H., AB1, Duncan, W.E., M0I'fir1, I--D., AN, Dilling, L-E-, AN-l-50 Tdllfers. AB3-Preparing fo fire cafapulf. B 'HI 1 . - .All ABQ, J dgn, Edwards, R.C., AN, Williams, E.R., AN, Ken- H JW AN' Donafno' DR AN' Brusclol L or 65 nedy, C.H., ABU3-Securing steam on caf. A-J-1 AB2, ENS W.E. Arkin-Recovering aircraff. 3555 3 ' 2 +9 - 1vi2f1 1Yf'e 1' Q 1-' fa ,Y v'- f,wff'1.Lf- A f --.W A V. ,V . - 5 ' ' ' ' ' r ' ' ar. g,w5 - , -S -v-,V--i. sg!-., we Q. .Afp1,,n,x.,e51g.r.. :.:- M.:--yi., .-uf , 1,-:gym w- Ar. .- . . . - V+ Q, . 1, 1-v . ,. 1- -K .-. HN- 44:14. - Y -1 -l -. -,ef--er--'Dwi wth, ff, A-fe. Q4 . f r 1 w xx Aiwiffiifff:-'fve-J'-LYQTETQNQGvw 2,--,nz af K '. 'Q' - 7 . K '. Y - - 'Vw-13, New ' 6.2-3? ,W 3:5 x P .ap ' X Siamifig' n fa Engstrom, B., AB1, Swisher, M.L., AB2-Standing by to retract cat. Anderson, W.R., AB3, Hogan, P.B., AB3-Checking afo Eng. Wiggins, J.W., AN, Ben- nett, G.W., AN-Cleaning mirror. Sheering, J., AB1, LT J,W, Harris-S2F Sendoff. X, ,wx Chebotoris, J.D., AN, Horner, J.M., AN, Holll, D.E., AN- Setting control valve on arresting gear. agar? calf' V-3 Parking expensive, fragile aircraft with eggshell care, inches apart, is the duty of Hangar Deck crews. All personnel involved, from directors and safety men down to towbar men and blue shirts, are actively engaged in the precise movement required to obtain maximum utilization of all Hangar Deck space. In addition, the Hangar Deck provides the front yard, recreation room, chapel, and major worship area for ESSEX. LT E.P. Lorge, Shaw, J.W., AB'l-Inspecting the overheads Jones, S., AN4 Elevator Operator. Barritt, L.L., AN, Hyde, J.P., AN, Tome, GJ., AN, Mietzner, M.G., AN, Liptack, R.E., ABUAN, Sharp, T.N., AN, Hall, D.E., AN-Taking HSS-'I Topside. 67 ff.f?:a3:':?QSQfff,.-qw 1 L, Y x 53.-, ,Q,.,,.Q.e. , X -.U-,,,,.5,, 1 Boyle, M.D., AN Hangar deck control operator. J' 1'-4 vw if Mietzner, M.G., AN, Monkres, J.D., ABUAN, Shot- fer, R.E., AD3, Glowkc, A.G., AN-Operating Hre doors. Hyde, .l.L., AN, Hill A.A., Jr., AN, Tabor D.D., AN, Bellow, R.A. AN, Coron, O.M., AN- Leisure time on offtime. ' ' . , ,Lf ' ff zu--::.1--.Aur:.-:4'11,- 'lifilliiivw' -' ' , KW l -H--.-:f'.:fii'1ti aaa :me-..,,Zi11 '-' v . . ,, ,ww '55 Caron, D.R., AN, Harbison, W.T., AN, Ridlon, J.R., ABU3, Moulder, R.A., AN, Cronin, R.C. AN, Shaffer, D.A., AD3-Taking A.D. of? elevator. Moulder, R.A., AN, Payne, J.K., AN, Huggins, M.E., AN, Crevola, JJ., AN, Monkres, J.D., ABUAN, Shaffer, R.E., AD3, Garcia, A.G., AN-Fighting fire. LT E.P. Lorge, Shaw, J.W., ABT, Digirol, C.J., ABU3, Barritf, L.L., AN, Paul, J.M., ABQ, Ready, C.E AB2, Thomas, D.W., AB2,'Hendley, R.C., AD3, Shearin, D.D., AN, Ridlow, JR., ABU2, Lipfack, R.C ABUAN, Shaffer, R.E., AD3, Monkres, J.D., ABUAN-Geffing respof info. Procell, S.B., AN, Graham, C.R., AN, Cox, W.S., AN., Boho, .l.F., AN, Connelly, J.J., AN- Fueling S2F-l Tracker. Elrod, P.D., AN Schultz, D-E-. AN, Whulin, M.G., AB3 Stripping gasoline stowage tanks. Taking fuels Sample- V-4 V-4 provides rapid refueling of aircraft so that they may fly again. At the same time, V-4's constant White, W.T., AN, Ware, R.W., AN-Phone talk- er on operation. 70 loving care of the fuel system insures against contam- inated fuel or gasoline fires. The red shirt of the V-4 man, then, signifies a technician highly trained in fuel handling, ship fitting, and fire fighting. Rhodes, W.T., AB2, Ciccone, J., ABC-We have to overhaul that regulator. V x 'V Barnes, O.E., AB3, Verdier, H.L., AB3, Thompson, Forstbouer, R., AB3, Hall, G.W., AN H.R., AN-Overhauling fuel nozzle. Lining up salt wafer pump. Thomossen, D.L., AN, Kline, .l.F., AN, Rouse, C.W., AN, Carter, A.S., Jones, T.C., AN, Cox, W.S., AN-Lin AB2-Defueling drop fank. in'g' up fuels service sfafion. Sassnetf, N.F., AN, Klinzing, W.M., AN-Operating I-6WiS, K-D-f AN, Miller, G-D-1 AB3, Kil'kP01TYiCk, R-L-1 fuels filter room, AN-Opening fuel valve. ,f 1 r rl l l l DeMorco, B., AN, Keller, W.H., AN, Lane, R.E., AN, Sher- 0 idcm, .l.D., AN-Fueling on HSS-1 Helicopter. l rl is White, J.E., AN, Ellis, R.W., AN-Lining up distribution piping fo pump fuel topside. V-4 x, for oircraff. ' , Ritzheimer, RJ., AN, Checkos, S.S., AN-Issuing lube-oil Williams, K.E., AB3, Vollbrecht, K.C., AN, Shumafe, L.L., AB2, Washko, P., AN, Sponogule, C.D., AN, Miller, D.E., AN, Lowen- sfein, R.J., AN, Bernett, R.J., AN, Smith, D.R., AB3-Coffee break between refueling aircraff. Breslin, R.E., Asc, cwo4 lJ.T. Ausrsn, Parker, F.L.r AN- Surveying fuel srofus board. , f 'g Spillman, N.C., AN, Polhamus, D.J., AN, Horne, J.E., AD3-The fix-it boys. i v-6 Nw! ,few N., AN, Hodges, Our tasks are varied we all know, Keeping our aircraft on the go. All ship's vehicles are serviced by mechs, The metal shop repairs things that were wrecks We maintain our TF painted orange and gray, To bring aboard mail, if there's a way. Start crew has heavy cables to drag, i Fixing radios is the AT's brag. Electricians do fine tixing the wiring, Riggers keep pilots' lives from expiring. V-6 is a division that is proud to say, We serve this ship in many a way. Stone, C.O., ADl, Collins, W.R., ADR3-Why. Walton, C.G., AN, Smith, R.W., ADC, Lamaide, K.W., SN-Mind over matter. so 7' W' W5 -L u,..,,e...4 aaa Qui, 'P-dmnai .re 4 rs J' V f-' - -- - '- .. W, ,M M ,W V W. , UL ,, , , - ,.. . .4 -L , , ,..,.,. ..,. , - , . 4 ' ,, - .. 2. 'e. rf:2 6'hE92- ,weezvefr-P,,,e:i.,:2F-1. 1f1m?K'1'5f ' , -mv- 45' f : :5f 'g7i!, 'c'Q9?'QF 3 ' 'T Ei f'??'5fQ i251L':ii'1Q'1-ff.,.a...,,mx.x.?'1.9 P75'K 74i 72i'5f2.??-'55 1lE1.559'4?'fl9?Q'f..f9Eiif5-2,.!ia52 El EH'e!:zt2Z!'ia.r!!i3fm:!fyn?.eff.m-.fdkfgaalil !L1.1Ilu,!1.-,QII1-L x.,w1,! , sfHH22L -FESEMH 1 Pak 1 FEW 1 '- -- e- 12 V-6 Griffith, J.A., AM3, Hunsberger, R.E., AM2, Megcly, R.E. I AM3-Coffee break. Winn, D.L., AN,,Lu1z, R.J., AMS3, Duty, D.J., AN, Lobbe, F.L., AN-Tin Benders. w x I 3 1 1 5 Y H I Helm, C.E., ADR3, Kittling, G.C., AN, Linear, N., AN-Refueling the HSS. 74 v. its , sfxaxsmexsssft X Walker, P.W., AN, Olson, G.L., AN, Turner, W.C., AN, Wroten, H.E., AE'I-If it's electrical, we'Il fix it! uf ,t fn? X ww..- , ,W : ifnf, sv! f 'mst LN EM xxiifEE!z ' new ig A51 Harkey, S.F., AD2, Inglis, J.E., AD3, Smith, R.P., ADC-Check your tools here. I 3 2 i 5 WW SN fi fl f ' J 9 f, f, ,I rx ..,A,,,3f-:Y . ,, , 1 f 1 Dauthrich, YN2, Lockhart, J.G., ABC Hello! Air Department Office. Plummer, P.E., AN, Wright, P.L., ADR3, Messer M.C., AN, Popeioy, L.R., AE2, Gregoire, P.E., AN Lanier, J.C., AN'-Manning' starters. Braden, G.P., AD3, Harris, K.R., AN, Thompson, C.P., ADAN-On the go. 75 W I 4 V ,J 'I N lf' - U w5'!S i ' 4 if 2' . , ' - - f -w '- Q- - wwf it 1 4 ai 4' + cf. -z:x,.v , 4 -,af Ji- vw Q' v i i -f-Gt E' . 1':Y1fffP4tif?'ffiF-fT4 ' wwf- : ., lgiirggxlgl L,-,D Q. ,gli-S,h!P!!23' , Q Q .au - . ,JMA - QA.-.545 - ig.,-A,: 4--,Alf gn ? Niue, - W . ,wig o , y tg ..4x.1,x,,,g.'Ll,,va 7, A . 52? 1, ,igfy-g,,,ey Wa-'3??fg,,f5?h, 22hQz5 vL,,,,, . ff-'A A-. -1...-f,...m,...Y .,., 1. .., .v . . . --J . ,-Lt, ll, J, J ? N Lww a.. :,, lvsfxfixw if -I --2 3213325 ..,iaza25.e:B,, n ffvif-nigh SL 'R i I Boekhoii, A.C., AN, Johnson, W.P., AT3, McCann, J.J., H , I 2 i E P f . L , E 1 i S J i 5 i i 5 1 i f A 4 Q i iz v J , i 3 gli Johnston, W.P., AQAN, Wieland, G., AN, Boone, L.W., AN Sli i. Z 1 E V-6 ii ,. 152 iQ 15 , H.- ir' iz , ,Q Hui ie., 'nwgqggg sqnmappo, P., PR2, spquldsng, RJ., Ames, if Weir, J.E. AN-Hope fhe piIof's gof wings. - V Checking chufe . :lf 4' ' 2 sw ii ii, ,I fi I , 12 ii 4 ii 'i .ii f i I an , iii I ' I sullen, R.v., AT3, Davis, D.P., AN, Thomas, M., Si ' An, Andaes, Re., A12 l 'I I 2 :Q , i A ' 3 L! W , ' .J J-i ntl!-V u- un -- VVVV 2 F CDR D. BRACE Gunnery Officer E Jf9 Sg'6i -4?-'2 K '- -an 1 1-'N fi -A- -r .-ew.:-- - .-e ' .T f.. ....,,, : ' ,V-Z, ., 'Q .. 1' . - -.ff .5-.. -V .,..s..-1. 33 X- . --, , . . A . ..., 1, . -e f , M .- - A . ,, ,hs -,,.. . -- -' ,sp-T 2 -1- ., uf 1-,F -,..,,.,,r,,..,.. ,-,,m,l..- ws.-. -' X '11 his-5 -i f . w h A 6 J' ' we uk-fi , 1 :1-uv' Q- Q:-W fwk,-'wo vw'-1--'Q , v'-f 5-'01-, mi- ----f-as T 5556555145 imgg- . -- -Tffnqwiqfr mswazferf- 3 2 ry, ff , T-.a fir' A, -ww'-.i' 1: 'Hap' vfz-:ze . s1f'fs,5'e.fnmw.2E r clesmigmiwmfl TM F? 'F ri .... S Q -1 A ' Stewart, W.R., BM3, Strock, A.K., SN, Schoenberger, V.J., SA, Hardee, A.H., BM2-Checking out re-arming DEK's offer winch. G-1 These men ore The sc1lT of The ship . . .These cure The men who fuel ESSEX.. .These ore The men who bring on The ship's food, sTores, ond oimmuniTion oT seo . . .These are The men who refuel our desTroyers . .. These ore The men who moor or omchor ESSEX . . . These ore The men who splice line for Cl million ond one uses . . .These ore The men who chip cmd poinT ESSEX. . . These are The men on The helm . . . These care men who ore proucl of Their uniforms . . . These men ore Sailors- BoolTswclin MolTes ond Seomen of The Deck Force . . . These are The men of The FirsT Division -heorT cmd backbone of every ship Thc1T ,puTsTo seo. DemenT, W.T., SA, Foster, R.A., AA-Squcring away of7icer's country. Kerr, A-, SN, Orr, R.D., SN-Ship sail-makers af work in sail locker. 78 A Nemefh JS BM2 Murphy .IE SA Dofy RD SN Palnhng port roller curtain Miller, R.L., SN, Parker, C.H., SA, McPherson, V., SN, Reimer, W.B., SN, Coleman, L.C., SN-Shoofin' the breeze. Reimer, W.B., SN, Parker, C.H., SN Wire brushing and greasing capstan, Brannon, .I.R., BM1, Stafiord, T.H., BMC, lnmon, R.D., BM3-Taking coffee break. 79 ' ji?- 1 W , .' v -2'-ww q'5E?'frAQ xS.P Zff7-f'P f: :1i -Q 2g Lw,'u- .1i .w,. g 11 .4-V f-'ffw-v-cf,fg1'v2'4i-nw viwxqsvw fm M' ww-.+, ,1 my 3 .4q5...,-, .N .,g1,.,,v 2 . 'r iff 1. ,wefsleinqsvw-141-af::gf.:y:1n -.-m..,.f ff f' V Millines, J.T., BM3, Doty, R.D., SN, Nemefh, J.S., BM2-Hook- ing up foqreceive Av Gas. G-1 Boneffe, G-G., SN, Doufhihh J-H-1 SA Millines, J.T., BM3, Miller, R.L., SN, Purtin, E.R., SN-Swabbing down I I Sfowing the mooring line. fhe fgcg le, 80 l lignnw ' ' My ll G-2 These are the men who put her to sea and keep her there. The ESSEX's mobility at sea is maintained by these men who rig and' man the refueling, replenish- ment, and high-line stations. Their work is never done- standing watches, cleaning spaces, repairing gear, and chipping and painting - to say nothing about con- stantly changing odd span wire rigs. And when the ESSEX makes port, these are the men who are responsible for her smart appearance. They tie her up to the pier, or, when anchored out, provide the accommodation ladder for the liberty party. These are the men of the Second Division - Navy men - Sailors - proud, neat, and squared away. Brown, R.H., SN, Wagner, J.P., BM2, Osowski, J.S., SN-Passing a sling shot line to the other ship -A-f ' .,.5', u e l I K it I, 4 , ' -jlfl -jg Ara- ,,- 4 ,5gs,Le24,L-ig-W 53:,gf.,1g9k2'jv-' Q . vff3g:.j-2454 EigsggfiQ:,3,?-,5i,..g,'tziefu-A5335 jk' -2-5-,QF rgiggicgx :K Mcagb.,-43315, :3 -5 , xg3::3g,5,,,5 nga gfkikiv ., , 5 MW--A L ' , 31 L- -fe Vxat My X -5 H1 r r1: 'H.re2f s' ''ufv,Ig'Y.32V'1'?Wf:fK'iff'- feW+w+ 'aiggg W' ww-pr x'5 W'1z.3'4+-'-www 2E ,N l-Eff : ff:-, '. .6 . ,..,-, . . , .N :FA Nw' rl ,w Zi Q! :g S? dl 1 E Eg ll , wui r i I N14 Ei r 35 L Davis, E.R., SN, Johnson, B., SN Stowing the felephone line messenger on the bulkhead. i ru ,f lr ' wx vu U -:ti W I . I I i 'Nlbi J' N V : w I I . i .5 1 ri 1 5 fm !'i 5M-, ix '- ya N 1 S r 'Q' 12 EN 12 EQ E :ii 1 3 Vancaulen, D.W., SN, Mohl, T.L., SN f YV! 1 Painfing bulkheads. : 1 6 Qu Q1 2 Czerpck, L.W., SN, Duke, F.C., SN . Securing accommodafion ladder for sea. 1 F, 82 f r.1 , T N aah, 1 N ' -- .H G-2 l Postoney, J.J., BM3, Evans, R.L., SN, Bachmcm, R.H., BM3, Villclreal, R.L., BMSN-Refueling from a tanker af sea. Marquis, E.S., SN, Campbell, C.D., SN-Laying back on the Jil fueling whip af sfafion -1753. ' We Y 1 fl fax r' 1 7 2 X r , y viz fl' f5izRwW,r,4r2f S We X ,, X zgsggwwlrlf, , 4 4 ,l..: VW ,wily ,gr QSM M' 'yz . Legg, LK., SN-Poking up the air in the in- cinerafor. Epley, C.E., SN, Risser, D.F.-Washing down bulkheads. lug l l V l B. ?f sid x,, S W MV , sx4:xp7,37 f, f ww W 'A ,s?? '1 W-was Rohrer, R.J., SN, Farrell, R.T., SN, Rog- ers, E.A., SN-Working the overhangs. Williamson, W.E., SN, Englert, G.R., SN, Wild, K.J., BM3, Green, R.L., SN, Mekcura, T.M., SN, Matrox, L., SN, Gun- son, J.R., SN-Checking out highline gear. Medeiros, H.M., BMSN, Spencer, GA- SN, Hamblin, BM3-Paint locker. I -3 G-3, as one of the three deck divisions on board ESSEX, is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the after portion of the ship. This versatile group of Bos'n Mates and deck seamen also supply personnel for bridge watches, run the high--line and the at-sea replenishment detail, and are in charge of the after lines when mooring. Evidence of the experience and know-how of the division was given during the heavy weather in the North Atlantic, when five critically iniured men were highlined to the ESSEX in stretchers from smaller ships. The fast and efficient way in which this difficult at-sea transfer was accomplished was an important factor in the eventual successful recovery of these men. Moulton, R.C., BM2, Herosy, D.E., BM2, Cowles, E.O., SN, Englert, G.R., SN-Shooting the line for high line. 85 t ing. 157'-1 4 V Y- 1f i1 '1. 'L' I 1'l4,L:.- -V Je'--, ' V' 5-'--' .-1 ' 1.0.71 T. ' 1 , '-- . . . - v-,-1, - E .- ,- -. m f, 4.-if .- - , . . - . . -- s l Y if ,y i EQ5 Lamb, C.E., SN, Livingston, R.F., BM3, Lund, D.A., SN- l Cleaning boat. 1 l a 1 l i i ENS Blackford, Palmer, B.P., BMI, Hughes, .l.A., BM2, LTJG Hale-Big four hold a meet- 1 fi rr l Shane, .l.W., SN, Crader, A., SN, Welch, ill F.F., ru, sN, Bernard, H.L., sN, cook, R.M., SN-Lettering life ring. it Z Il GB Liberty Call, Liberty Call. Every time that wel- comed sound echoes through the hangar deck, Boat Division goes into action, shuttling the liberty party to the beach for rest and recreation. Get the liberty party to the beach in the best looking boats in the fleet is their motto. Fulfilling this challenge is the full time iob of the thirty men in Boat Division, and the 2500 men on board ESSEX are wit- ness to their outstandingnsuccess. Bolnksfon, H.L., SA, Roclfke, R.O., SN McDowell, J.L., SA, Wooden, W.F., SN Cleaning mofor launch. Puffing up flag staff. Carter, M., BM3, Skilone, R.B., SN, Griffin, R.B., SN, P l , B.P., BMI-R' ' b squcaef, NJ., sn, shiple , K.B., SN - C' mer 'ggmg OG' Boaf clecmin'9'. Y slmgs. Vex' Reynolds KC BM2 Gcxrrnson RJ SN Copland GH SN Waxing Capfams IQ I ' 'I I I ' 'I I . . , I - -1 ' if 1 , ,kwlway ' 1 XX . ,rw X f S ' S rw, - M.,-M4 ,vw xml. :N-ff ' fly 3 K ', if ,f C 'NNW I 87 5 ' NX M, A A 3 4 l King, J.C., FT3, Blake, R.E., SN, Stow, .l.M., FT3, Mewherter, LR-1 Presley, R.C., SN, Holton, H.C., FT3, Murr, W.D., FT2-MK-37 Director-on FTSN, Rosemus, R.T., FT3, Angel, Jqkug, J,M,, SN, Crowe, R,R,, FT2. target. W.A-, FT2'TUlfl '9 VOHGQG Ch9CkS OU Tracking a target from MK-56 con- the transmitter. Brant, R.C., FT3, Groehl, J.F., FTl, ENS M. lm sole. Air Defense - Air Defense - all hands man your Air Defense Stations. FOX Division personnel scatter fore and aft, O7 level to the 6th deck, to man ESSEX's Fire Control Stations. Radar antennas vibrate, direc- tors swing out searching the skies, ready to defend ESSEX until the last gun is fired. Even in the let age, guns controlled by complex computers and fire control systems form an important part of a carrier's defensive strength. Moncilovich, Browne, G.M., FTC-Hunting for Wwi5 z a casualty. Griffith, M.V., FT3, Edwards, R.E., FT3, Thompson, R.J., FTSN, Benoit, E.R., FTSN-Com- puter MKlA obtaining' a solution. Z 1 f Pflum, T.G., GM3, Butler, H.G., SN, Harwood, M.L., SN, Siltanen, M.W., SN-Adding oil to hoist. Polhamus, R., SA, Bishop, R.L., S-N, Wheaton, A.B., GM3-Clean- ing gun. G-5 The Gunners Mates of G-5 forms the air and sur- face defense team of ESSEX. These men keep the guns in tip-top condition, ready for action at a moment's notice. The mount captains, pointers, trainers and hot case men and those who help at every stage from moving ammunition from the magazines to removing the brass cases after the firing all make up this un- beatable team of action. Banty, R.P., SN, McCaskill, F.D., GM3, Elliot, J.D., GM2-Repairing Indicator Regulator. M51 wish : I,5 vEIg?5w 315153 L ECE? .Hilda .12-21: :A 1 Z .-,FII--gm-Qx,-133713 5 I p fsf ' - yi., T S- V Ns ENS R. Lindermon, Clifton, A.L., GM1, Ryan, P-J-, GMC' Paper work. s Y Sf? ' 1 Schwagel, D.F., SN, Johnson, C.B., SN-,Cleaning and testing firing mechanism, f X s..,,.ww WA S McGrow, J.W., GM3, Shaffer, C.E., SN, Gabriel, J.L., SN, Descenzo, F.S., SN-Sfowing ammo. Lawson, F.M., GMI, Cook, E.G., GM2-Adiusfing valves OD fdmmef, Borawski, ND., GM2-Spare paris Lindley, V.D., AO3, Ransley, A., AN, Harrelson, D.C., AO2-Assembly crew assembling A bomb. Harden, D., GM2, Gibson, M.T., SN, Waller, R.H., SN, But- ler D L., GM3-Testing main control valve of sprinkler system. Tullis, G.E., AO2, O'Connor, J.T., AN, Bathke, C.E., AO3- l6,000 Elevator Crew at work in Machine Room. G Division, a Bang Up outfit that works with a Bang , is the Ordnance Handling division. They are the Blackshoe gunners and Red Shirt AO's who stow, maintain, handle, and deliver, as well as as- semble and tuse the multitudinous types of carrier ammo which a ship of ESSEX's caliber carries. They know their bombs, rockets, pyrotechnics, and other types ot destructive media and its handling equipment extremely well. Why? Because their lives, as well as those ot the people around them depend on it! 91 Spencer, D,B,, AN, Bader, C.T., AN, Roach, N.P., AO3- Horne, J.E., AN, Willis, C.V., AO3, Bain, W.B., AOC, Klages, R.W., MN1-Division Office personnel. Elevafor crew checking hatches. Lineren, L.G., AA, Bernath, P.L., AO2, Foster, R.A., AA-Ground handling equipment. Harden, D., GM2, Mach, G.W., GMC-Tesf- ing of magazine sprinkler. Garret, F.S., SN, Vinzant, N.W., SN, HU5' berry, J.H., GM3, Manfresca, R., SN-Brealc ing ouf ammo. ,, I Bennett, C.G., AO2, Cormean, R.E., AN, Finley, H.J., AO3, Thompson, W.T., AA, Wilson, H.E., AO3-Delivering ammo. Glover, J.W., SN, Gooding, J.R., SN Firing shof line. X Q 73 Ben.-.eff D E SN Harrison, B,B., GM3, Becurden, P.N., SN-Control Douglas, H.E., GM1, ENS L.C. Davis, Mach, G.W., GMC-Controlling ' l I' I H1 d ' issue of issue. e or ermg . 93 4+ 'S' vi Rg f-5--'-' -.,T f' 2frsgf+-'K :itafsfztggfs --at-img-tr.. fmrzfwfrf-rv '.s1Egp,,,,gsaE- MARINE E A HIVIENT Surotchak EJ LCPL Luttrell KW LCPL Mongoven PJ PFC Liberty goer The Marine Detachment aboard ESSEX performs the traditional duties of Marines afloat: that ,of providing a ship's Landing Force. In addition to their battle stations of manning gun mounts, they man the ship's brig, handle internal security functions and provide order- lies for the Captain and visiting Flag Officers and dignitaries. Captain John E. Clewes commanded the detachment for two years and was relieved by Captain F. V. White while in Naples on the last cruise. First Lieutenant George B. Barner, Jr, was Executive Officer and First Sergeant W. T. Montgomery the top non-commissioned Marine aboard. 'Ist LT Bauner, Gillespie, J.C., CPL, Bridgewaters, W.J., Newcoml Di., ppc, Wright, RJ., PFC, Willard, GE., PFC, Markowitz SGT Relief of SGT of Guard. N.F.,. PVT, Thiese, P.B., PFC, Morgan, C.V., PFC, Surotchak, E.J., LCPL Physical Training Phillips, B.F., PFC, Benhoff, D.L., PFC, Kelly, W.T., PFC, Beseny, D.E., PFC, Nolan, JJ., PFC-OH duty. Vangee, D.A., PFC, Martin, R.E., PFC, Pryor, E.L., LCPL, Doerr, B.C., PFC, Adams, W.W., LCPL, Massey, B.J., LCPL, Good- rom, J.P., LCPL-Instruction on Mount 57. Smith, J.K., PFC, Courtwright, R.W., LCPL, Bonsal, G.T., LCPL-Brig. y l Williams, R.B., SGT, Watts, D.E., LCPL, M0rk0WiTZ, Nl-F., PVT, 5Chl0TZf T-J-f PFC, KUCZY' Montgomery, W.T., lst SGT, Radala, H.R., LCPL, Spencer anski, R.L., PFC, Marino, P..l., PFC, Back I'0Wf Wflgllf, RJ., PFC, McDermott, C.H., PFC, J.W., LCPL-lst SGT's Office. Armel, T.F., PFC, Nolan, JJ., PFC, Phillips, B.F., PFC-Guard of fhe Dav- K 'W-if-Siwne 'rc has L in W we me ii, N gs X1 Raman? E' ' z fill-' FSLLQEG ...A-if VX' L Li Q. 'J 'm?F ' .f airy .- , Q-A, . H, ,-H- -1-.Q ...f . . , , . . ., .. . I . ' V' ' '- 2 9' ' P - 71' ' , -' A ' - f' M ' , fy A , Q .L H' - V -F3539-wi .nz-q.,A2-4m:f:sLf1 W.'qr:f: mg-3--.4-Qu,-f2gQ,:.1'-ff-W -wrrqnfruw ski-45'-ns, .fo,,2g.f,-.weft--1 M411 w,.f -,-V-sg ,--if S. w c - ..,- ..., ' -1 ,1-. -' . . W at-' -, - ss - X -. ' im. -, v- W...-I-.4 -. qr rf:-,i -.. f--1' 1-1,-24' Q-ffl . L-- r- .- r V 1 -' -4 P-Fifi ' 'I '1' ' 'f -:N A'-'-ie5.- 1vfF-e'f'f-1- ,vfw-fgs-,Nga E :J-aa. rg--rar: A urea '. mf-- - fe. WH' .Lwm.'-'fd 3215. Jah? .' ss- -.gr 'cf 51214117--:.:,f. 1--.-.wmv , 1-,V-. 2 J-1 il. sv.. - mug. 1 1 . - :Mgr :...,i',41v..:B'hfw-.+., 1.317.- -5a-fwrsfgoiii-1 .1-, Y, P ' M , il . v f Yf?i..'9'fh -Nj , f :ak u-f.-ee -' ., -:- -+H:g'227'gm .Q f'e5sQ5Af5 --51 fry-N : .'g4Q-,x5Q.,g,513-335913..v,,,5!!gQi1s.ii1l1,.Q-ifk1.Lg....Q:A, .i.,ee.,.. xt! Q...-! J! l ! , 1 1 3 I 1 MA ET l 5 - Low, W.W., PFC, McMinis, W.C., Jr., PFC Orolerlies. , Ager, A.H., Jr., LCPL, Milonic, K.S., PFC, Morgan, C.V., PFC- I 96 Relief of Brow Sentry. Titferson, R.F., SSGT KE-55, Shine, RJ., PFC, Bell, R.E., LCPL, Markowitz, N.F., PVT, Kuncken, F.B., PFC-lnsfrucfion on Home fhrowers. Mongoven, P.J., PFC, Peyton, GJ., PFC, Morton, P.L., PFC, Siodin, G.E., LCPL-CUT if shorf. Armef, T.F., PFC Press shop. Murray, C-E., AOC, LT T.J. Cann, Beer, L.G., NW2, Teague, 11 G.J., MN3. , f f ff ,Ls-f Baxter, H.D., NW3, Wolchko, D.M., ET'l, Hall, Dixon, l.L., TM3, Kinn, R.M., .lr., TMSN. Should the United States ever have to resort to the use of nuclear weapons W Division would be right in the middle of it. Their job is to assemble and maintain anything from torpedoes to nuclear weapons. Highly trained, specialized technicians, continually training and practicing are the men of the W Division. And training, where every move must be calculated, precise and accurate, for the safety ot the ship and the whole Task Force, is in their hands. One misstep, one slip, and it could be curtains tor all of us. Now, while our mis- sion is a peaceful one, they are keeping constantly current with new trends in weapons, reviewing old methods and prac- ticing, practicing. Torpedoes, the less glamorous, but deadly little brother, also fall under the preview of the W Division. Again it's assemble, test, disassemble, just waiting to be called upon, and hoping they won't. C.A., TMC, Fowler, S.R., MN2, Rothe, W.E., ET2, MacBricle, A.G., ET2. ENS J.E. Foreman, Bell, K.W., TMC, McDaniel, D.J., TM'l, Simon, J.P., TMT. TM3 . Smith, J.A., TMi, Kilgore, B., TM2, Kress, AD Technically the Administrative Division of the Gunnery Department, the GA Division is a collection of all the responsibilities ot the Gun- nery Department that have nothing to do with Gunnery. The Special Services activities ot ESSEX, such as athletics, station wagon, band, hobby shop, are administered by GA Division personnel. Gunnery Department yeoman, all Gunnery mess cooks, EX, R-Vent, and other TAD requirements ot the Gunnery department are accounted for by GA Division. You name it . . . GA has done it, is doing it, or will do it. GA Division, a selected study in chaotic control. Yesho, W.O., SN, LTJG T.J. Cunningham, Gustafson, J.E., YNQ-Preparing firing plan for competitive examination 286. l Bredesen, J.W., SN Gunnery Office. A -NX Q ,,,,w ' 4 , ,M X . LCDR J. P. MCCORMICK Engineering Omcer Wilson, A.L., FN, Judy, D.R., EN3, Attanas, A., EN3-Waiting de- cision of div. officer. A Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship's heating and air-conditioning equipment, diesel engines, boat engines, electrohy- draulic and other auxiliary machinery. S S e 1 2 Cady, P.E., SN, ENS E.G. Posner Office , Huffmfiif D-R., MR3, Crostic, J.R,, FN Lathe , , is . Wilkinson, R., FN, Beebe, G.C., MM2, Sullivan, M.J., FN-An- chor Windlcss. Luhmann, W.N., MR3, Plunkett, L.D., MR3, Verbeke, D..l., MRT Lafhe fuel line. Loubach, W.A., SA, Herriot, R.L., EN3, Wilson, C.E., ENG, Flewelling, H.M., EN2, Wells, C.A., EN2, Vermillion, J.H., FN- Mofor Launch. W .- ,W Thagarcl, D.R., FN, Anile, D-.C., MM3 Nifrogen Dist Board. Peregolis, P.P., FA, Pressey, J.D., FN, Brookie, J.W., FN-Ram Room. Martin LL FN Yockers, FE FA Neumar WG FN, Murphy,T.A., Crczigheod, R.S., MM3, Orr, C-I FN' Barber, J.G., MM3-Ready Room Twv air cond. Crock, W.P., MMT, ENS , las, Dill, W.L., FA, Musffm' fan, MMC-Discussing MQHY 'mpor business. lv N.L. NiCh0' FJ, f Y MGM..-.., Sharp, J., MM2, Tyler, R.J., MMT, Pelletier, D.M., FA, Barbour, R.L., MOOYG, J-l--, MM3, Bell, J-E-, MM3, 50606, J-E-, FN, Siddons FN, PC1l'S0r'lS, RJ., MM2-Aff AUX. W.A.R., FN, Sherref, B.A MMC-A.C. Shop. Mocroe, H.J., FN, Plosce, D.G., EN3, Menna, T., EN3-Forward Diesel. Dennis, W.L., EN3, Forcier, G.R., FN, Brown, J.W., EN3-Diesel flre pump. 3 5 f El:2 f'gi,1,f-5f 1S.Ji f-Qi!i52.:J 2'S-? 'Ffsi-5rE352?4: laiiggim ess.g,23Q,.'-AA:f.54m.w'.smmQg,m, L w.y-,,.,M, -V , -.. .--,...,. fl r 4 H 11 2 2 , I , bi , E? 1 1 W I F H ,A I, i ii! F F Iii 3 5 Q , 55 Q' lg! f F Desouza, W.R., FN, Thusurd, R., FN, Mays, F.L., FN-H.P. Air Comp. Wincliammer . ai P ' L! 'Q Hall, J.E., FN, Mashburn, F.R., FA, Reignierd, A.L., MMCS, Bowman, if G.T., FN, Whifenock, G.R., FN, Nobles, D.F., MM3-Aff Sfeering. Ili 4 , ix w A, 1 1 I ' i wa fi, 1 5 svl igi Q 1 e ' F1 i ,S 1 1 1 H L 31 1 ' ,'1 Lindholmf, J.F., FN, Robidoux, R.A., FN, Hotchkiss, N.E., MM3 Reid fn I Q J.G., MM3-Ice Machines. l i 2 ,N ' E mi I fig? em, I l WQ, H0lbY00kS, C.B-, MMT, Schocker D.R., MM2, Flores, F.V., BT1'A'r 104 Separafor. l F 1, , 'r 1 , , 1 Fitch, .l.D., FA, Davis, W.G., MM3, Piper, D.R., FN, Handy, A.H., MM3-Waiting refurn of Div Officer. A ff Carnahan, Q., MMT, Dodge, C.P., MMI, Davis, W.G., MM3 Glenn, H.L., MM2-Chess players. Sisk, R..l., ENC, Brennan, W.L., FN, WO'l, J.W. Car- son, Williams, O.V., MRC-Office. Dunn, F.C., FA, Carey, P.C., FA, Hansen, R.C., FA, Howard, R.K., FN, Michaelson,,Rl.R., FN-Waiting for answer. I - s l E l 3 5 l l i l 5 l 1 1 i l T ' ' ' ' -.-4 rf :' W' 1 1.1 A- -T f Pei 12- - -1 L' - ..,.. Y r-- ' ix- hw..-uf 1-X . 1 ' fa -- sJ J'X, ' --1-xx fs:-..:w.-'--' 4 -'. as 'rf' , --fri ' 41:-1 -f .ef ':f'1'7 'i'iTf5glgg 'iz.S.:.F.ffs.f-',1:.N:'fQ'342321-Tizasiii-.QEBMQ'Q.afm,11.f.l.sm1,nQ!,,i..l..+!!LF-Hel!! L ll E ! F li! M lm. ll ull! I-l-lll!lI.l ggysu-'J' Ai Sa.. ,: - 1 -' -. '12-1 f A -- B Division is responsible for The smooTh operaiion of The ship's boilers ThaT produce The power for The ship's propulsion. A secondary buT viTal TuncTion of B Sliney, J.F., BT3, Johnsen, P.A., FN, Owens, C.L., BT2, Long, L.L., FA, Dahlberg, P.M., FN, Hillegas, J.E., BT3, Fallen, J.B., FN, Larry, R.K., FN-4391 Fireroom personnel. fm s X 1 Nickels, J.F., BT3, Halstead, G., FN, SmiTh, G.A., FN, Easley, M.R., . FNl-Firing The boiler. Division is The producTion of fresh waTer Tor sTeam ancl human consumpTion. ENS R.D. Cushing, ENS K.R. Rand, LTJG W.R. Johnson, Lewis, R.G., BT3-B Division Office personnel. Hilliard, R., FN, Thomas, A.L., FN, Bruce, J.G., FN-Supply. I i Olson, D.K., FN, Garner, J.C., MM3, Mannino, J., BT3, Willmcn, Elliot, W.E., FN, Shurte, J.M., FA-Checking feed wafer SP., BT3, Barton, C.R., MM3 CKneelingl Lucier, M.R., FA-Turning fo fhe evaps. Yancey, K.W., FN Checking the evops. Mullins, F.N., BTI, Meoder, N.E., FN, Gorman, R.J., FN- Checking fhe feed in -75,53 flreroom. Jonas, L.E., FN, Hemwoy, R.A., BT2-Switching fuel oil sucfions. IO7 Q ,, . . -1 . . , ., .. , I, , ' , , .V . , , , - , , .., ...X 4,. ,au 3'-.gf .Q '.r- ,-F. -vf1: :.,o :At,'K,,yL:m . ., -Q ...w w -,A . 1. Qi.. we-5. f-1-::f.,:,x,:15,V111.5,-,3'5f,-gb:gmg-.af x4.1117t,:.g5,g:,.'-f-fgg, .T ,E--:,:gg.lj ':,-fgcfgyfwg. 1,3231 ,?fa.'i:: .-1.9, L .Jem,-1-- ----A - - ff ! P'3:gQ'fEf+g E55392,iS'Q'?i'Pf1 2vQ'ifFx5'5g14321152143'F2 '2,-''gh' H1.LQf'3i1T:ie:r.e:g.f:e:Eersiim.-.MJI .MA .,..A. .,,.. W... . . ' Aylward, C.K., BT2, Garner, J.C., MM3, Shullick, R.J., FN, Man- nino, J., BT3, Richards, O., MMT, Baran, T.E., FA, Hansen, L.G., FN. Thompson, .l.D., BTl, Coleman, J.E., BTl, Shell, H., BTC Hoeck , endorff, E.P., BT2, Kelii, G., BT3, Lahy, J.P., FN l l l - l 'l ll' lfl Il all l 1 I Thompson, C.L., FN Cleaning the oil pump. Watson, J.R., FA l Regulating fhe feed wafer. Lubunski, FN, Perkins, R.H., FN, Hibbs, H., SN, Desliua, R-1 FN l KOTCIS, T-J-1 FA, Cannon, G., FN, Haddox, D.E., QT3-Firing llle boilers. Zebrowski, A., FA, Woodward, A.N., FN Lighting ol? the feed pump. Snider, E.C., BT1, Caldiere, T.G., FN, Pettit, P.D., FN, Krussel, G.T., FN'-Lighting blowers. Holmes, R.R., FN, Rohrbaugh, C.D., FA- Repairing Ihfl feed pump. Collins,J.J., BT2, Hendricks RL FN Barnes BG FN Taylor NE BT3 Dewillis, R.C., FN Watching steam pressure Severance, H., BTC Jackman CC FN Gautsch HT BT2O1l shack personnel. ,jf ci- K 1-rf 3 Vx' 35' . 'VF NT X Pais' :saflif 'ffm' L- W' f wvsf 'f' vs -w':L1 A:sr,- af' :erfw41.a' ,,fs ffrrif-.Q . : ..:L' 341-1 r'Li':'1?w,2s-'T nl:,w f --m e 1-:.s.vf.iw..,s,s.- :rw f ff-H -J X- '53 s Bi - l 2s m '.'gl' M121 ' sK9Y'Q:Z'2l'?l',v.5f :sw, 'Z-245-'l,?3J::-1.'UW:f155lf1K'V9R'5w 'lNcl 7'1.f 2if,s'lf-L , sbeemsfo I mlb I Hull!! l ! lmlllull I H!! I Ml mu mul. F l m iium L , . Garris, G.L., FN, Ellison, R.H., FN, Gabriel, E.J., FN, Fabian, T.W., FN- Sfeaming wafch in .il-73 flreroom. Lauver DR FN Mackewlcz DL FN Grossman WC FN Muller RG FN Morrls RL FN Draleau JA FA McCullars EH BT3 Fllnn DR BTl Burwlck J FN Flreroom personnel E Keenan J.E. BT3 Howe G.W. FN-Regulafing the air fo fhe boilers . 5 .eg P ah N Z4 ,1 g.x Ki l l Mears IH BT'l Foster LB FN Anderson AL FN Fairchild CM FN Walling N R FN Chinn JD FN Shth KW FA Cusco A B BT'l 434 Flreroom personnel Viakley, G.A., FN, Pruss, R.V., FN-Cutting in 43 750 lb reducer. U- l n 7 l CF JBII DK BT3MC BR F W it V fonf e 0'mYf ' -f 1 C DY' - -f Offunef -R-,FN,CRec1rJMcLecm, D k , J.F., FN, ST bl ,J.A., FNR, O I , C.D., FN J h J.C. FN- , R.L., BT3, Penton, G.S., BT3, Wolf, A.A., FNLQQ4 fireroom personnel. Rjfujllng station, G er Y er V I O mon' 1 l fl, Lv 4 L F Swenson, J.C., FN1, Francis, J.F., FN, Reinas, C.C., FN, Sullivan, R.D., FN- Standing by the refueling sfafion. J ll 1 E Nelson, C., BT3 Regulafing fuel oil pressure. Adkinson, G.W., BT3, Ellerson, M.R., BT3, Meadows, W.R., BT3-Testing feed wafer. so I l l I Stabler, M.D., EM3, Torset, J.G., ICFN Cffice of E-Div. Stahlsmith, B.E., EM3 Working on tell-tale panel parts. The electrical or E Division is organized into five groups, each providing a particular service. There are lighting repair, aviationfordnance equipment repairs, motor rewind, interior communications repair, and power generationfdistribution. The E means more than electrical -it means efficient service to the ship, a goal fulfilled every day. aww . 2 5 Yi z, -,, g Z t X' Boyll, J.D., EMFN, Palese, G., FN, Briggs, X W.O., EMFN-Checking amplidyne on gen- eration. ' E V 4 3 H 4 X 4 1. 2 S 1 2 1--T F2 Z Totheroh, W.E., FN, Willis, J.H., EM3, Beni' ley, J.G.S., EM3-Working on Red Devil Blowerl ., M .v- ' I P Lamperf, A.R., FM-Resting after comp cleaning. Laskaris, D.M., EM3, Hoscheid, R.L., EMFN, Dunlap, G.G., ICFN, V i 1 E r 1 4 Galaher, M.R., EM3, Beck, E.W., FN, Bleeker, F.J., EM3- Checking Gen for boaf. i Skinner, G.A., E'MFN,' Laughman, L.W.-R'eplao- i ing lighfs in hangar bay. fi i M' . Q Y i i N-.J - Tuck QR ICFN Blgke T,P, IC3, Ladnier, P.E., IC3, Robertson, W.M., Young, T.W., ICFN, ifnappenberger, J.G., IC3- e ' ' ' . R I h . IC2-Working on IATW MC Umf. epalrlng console in pi of ouse I I3 fi LQ Z .-1 .si wr , . ' ' TE 'N fy ' W ia n:'!f1:'4K-ff, 'Gigi' V Y' 2 539?El.'53lV, if 2:5-5 fk-:P-Fi '- 'i' 'f7 J ::-J' ,xr A :LEW 7. '3 - -.F 'TT'Q'- l'..Z'YfU37' -1-'4 'UT'-s'- f1R 1 s L' 'Tf M A ' 1 - .. ,,.,. , . -- . . -ffSQL-Hisffaaassmz' W ' lm-g. '?.?B:aLggesaeiixfasbgae's?4u'Kfb-mamma:sewZum-z'5Sgs4HeefzM1:fs.cze4:nbc.o11:s.m A MM .1,.,.c , , ., .... A -.. ,. .-,s..-,fa,.fM,fwf-.Q ' ' ' :. ,- in my s.,, xxx gf - ' --'sw nw-wf 1 gi'-:rw Q' .Nc-L Mounfioy, D.L., IC3, Eagan, K.J., IC2-Work- Cervantes, R.H., lC2, Barbee, J.C., FN-Taking ing dial felephone switches. hourly marks on gyro compass and checking L sound power panel. Norberg, K.R., EM3, Cockley, R.R.-Working on hoisf. V : 5 lj A 1 - 541267 Q ,Z U . fi , 3 S ij ,. r i if B l,F.M., EM3-Ch k' ' , egnq ec mg gas demon Meqdorf L-A-I IC3, Bowman, M.K., ICFN, Kernoschak, T.M., 'CPN' I I4- Working on sound power telephones, VUIGFIZUSIO1, A-1 lC2, Mdglief J-K-I FN- Beaudry, J.H., E, FN, Burress, L.R., EM3, Pearson, P.A., EMT, Nall, G.M., EM2 Wfifking Of' QYf0'C0mP0SS in Cenfrvl Rines,T.C.,EM2-Checking oufavenf mofor. La Ferney, C.E., EMFNfDipping a re sfafion. wound mofor. 4 1 Parsons, G., IC3, Fitzgerald, J.A., ICFN-Working IC switch- board. Roberis, D.A., EMFN, Edwards, J.L., EM2 U ' Pehis, H.A., EM1-Reading blue prinfs. H5 'fl . '57 - - ,- c a- ' I ff--Q ,I--P 1, -' f -ff-Ie.-.I -5, ,,- IL W,-,, -. --,,. ., 4.- . ,, I-f. ,,-.., ,, ,-,,.. , -ul ' g...- -,c X 4 - If - , . ,B 1 .. ' - ' ,' ,-75 Q.. v. Z: 195fi53f'rg1:1Qi-siiiwaliiifiaa1fi..fh 5.'?...rA-1f-mlfesfz-4f4m4Aq,aL.f44p2.1-,f:gcqa4Qac1v,I.-1.gc-megSmzim-1om1,IsI:Lmm2gQ1.I.,saimeugmim4I.I.1eo.L '.zmA,.Q..o, www , , .n N ...J I I, I I , I I In III II iiI III II I-I II Winn ' MOVIE I Ig!- III 'III I'I IQ II I ,III Hf Vansickle, R.J., FA, Pettis, H.A., EMI, Johnson, P.T., EMFN- Seefeldf, R.A., ICFN-RGWFFICIINQ m0Vi9- I I Affer emergency switchboard. III if I Io I I III . I A , I I IIE' II rl It III I Miller, J.M., EMFN-, Bowning, W.J., EM3, Armagost, G.D., EM3- Checking roasting oven in galley. 4,....-ar Koprcs, D.E., EM2, Boyll, J.D., FN a , I I 2,5 .I 'I iz If I. I I ' Q T I ,II I I I III. I I I I ,fi 3 'IQ IIII 'IIIII 'IIII I .III I I Ii III' I I benby, E..l., EM2, Spcrgclren, B.D., EMFN, Bai, .l.E., EM3- , I Checking confroller on caf. II I I III W If, Vilynkoop, S.L., EM2, Vonnordeck, C.L., EM3, Lcsyvos, R.R., EMFN, Jock- son, C., FN-Affer emergency generator. Redmon, L.T., ICC, Kioski, R.A., FN, Hoskins, B.B., lC3-Working on ship fachomefer. Richmond, P.L., EMFN, Chaplin, B.L., EM2, Toylor, C.D., EMFN-Checking out main steering mofor. I ' C Davis, P.C., EM3, Mossey, J.N,, FN, Curtis, R.A., FN-Deguussing. Hudspefh, S.H., EMFN, ENS R.L. Borl, Frampton, R.G., EM2, Grimsley ' .l.L., EM3-Overhaul Q2 gen crmplidyne. 5 ,,.--,V -, . N.. -W, ..,, 4W. ,., . , , .,- --, Y . . .K , - . ., . - .- M 1. H' ' ' 7 'V 'l:1:L' :vw-wr ,s J -'i:':sTs,2iv.s2 'L-2.-'f-Ei:-:cgi.v--21'-11 -T74 ,-.f.f,:'if . T 1-:f,..-gsm . .-1 .Y ru- .1 -- -N . , f,- X,,,,f Osborne, B.J., MM3, Keller, W.R., MM3, Evans, J.A., MM3, White, J.H., MMFA, Null, J.H., FN. Duncan, G.L., MMC, Crouch, A.A., MM'I. ENS TN Tyllcki Hogan TJ FN ENS RD Fisher Baldy BC MM3 Calloway RR MM2 Hicks N D MMFN Stoneburg WA MM3 LTJGJG Arslanian WOT CW Morgan Lund O C FN M Division is best noted for the division parties it throws, however, it is also responsible for the main- tenance and upkeep of the ship's engines and the turbo-generators. The main engines develop l50,000 horse power and the generators produce 5,000 kilo- watts of power, so it can be readily seen that this is a man-size job. I X 1 . T i . . . A I, , - . , . . K I I ' 'I I I ' 'I ' i 71',.,,x I ,Q-J' if .- '.-- ffm A . M' ff, - N K 'M I , ,I I , ' ,I I xx, ,, .uw ' ' 1 - - I I N, . ., . ff' 1 I8 p g Roth, R.R., MM2, Schneider, R.P., FN, Nixon, W., MM3, Kiiowski, R.M., MM3, Broil, G.R., FN, Fitch, R.B., MM3. E! Z! Akrighf, W.L., MM3, Fischer, M., MMFN, lsraelson, M.I., MMFN. Craig, J.H., FN, Kiossner, E.J., FN. c, 1 Looney, J.J., MM'I, Quarles, R., MM3, Gammon, LG. MM3. David, R.B., MM3, Besserman, C.F., FN, Funk, F.W., FN H9 V. ,, 5 E Q i i Q 5 l 1 l lg I l I, ,Q 1,l fl ll lg, ll all flll l ww ml l lv l ,1 lil 3' sl A il nal 2 1 1 1 a x l 1 Q il fl .1 l 33 i 1 i dll E l f p ll , l in in l Il I 1 F l Il' l l,. l l l .Tlx , Akohoshi, T.M., MM3, Kwiemzemsko, A.R., MM3. Leoncrclo, GJ., FN, Hclgermon, D.R., FN, Kantz, A.A., MMR. Oilesfon F.W. FN Jones H.T. FA Cohn R.E. FN --vmliw' Mitchell, C.L., MMC. . iw,,,f- ZA. 'Fu' ' Collins, M.K., Clement, L.A., MNFN, Liethcl, D.M., MNFN l2O 'YT Rice, M., MMl, Noble, E.T., FN, Walsh, W.H., MM3, Sodeon, J.M., FN, Fiscus, J.L., MM2, CC1I'me0n, D-E-, FN. Grczbowski, T.R., FN, Sheetz, G.E., Jr., FN, Dykstra, A.B., FN. Kelly, C.R., MM3, Origgers, F.E., MM3, Eckert D.J., MMFA. Long, J.E., MM2, Johnson, G.O., FN, Fuddish J.A., FN. l2l Heft, B.A., SN, Abourn, R.P., AN-Working on the ship's machinery history. Carabba, J.M., FN, ENS M.G. Wright-Checking the ship's battle bill. Morrison, F.L., DC3, Heard, B.J., FN, Briscoe, A.J., DC3-Soft patch being made for boat repair. R Division is the repair division aboard ESSEX. It consists of about 70 men distributed among the pipe shop, carpenter shop, damage control shop, metal shop, and the engineering log room. R Division's main iob is the insuring of watertight integrity and stability of ESSEX. The workers of the different shops also take care of all woodworking, sheet metal work, piping and welding repairs throughout the ship. O'DonneII, E.J., SFP3, Steffan, R.J., SFP3, Farris, J.A., FN, Krause, R.L., FN-R-Div pipe shop. - M' '- --'--'-- 21,45 -' '.,:7 .JA Cobb, J.R., DCl, Cariveau, D.J., FA, Sandell, W.A., FN-Maintenance of P-60 Handy-Billy. WOT E.L. Kimbrough, Seibert, W.H., SFCS- Checking shipboard iob orders. Herr, l.G., FN, Raclemacher, T., FN, Wil- . licnms, T.E., FN1, Plate, L.L., S-FM3, Pangborn, D.E.-Repairing bent hatch for main eng confrol. Brown, L.A., FN, Zeigler, J.E., FA, Brush, D.S., FN, Smith, G.L., FN- Johnson, C.W., FN, Pepper, G.D., SFP2-Tracing a pipeline Repairing ladder sfeps. Pflnf- ,M Q, f,,, W' .w , Payne, D.L., YN3, Garza, M., Y complefing ships frial reporfs. N3, Novis, W.B., FN-Checking files and Shackelford G H SF1 Rlder L C SFM3 Book work for maferral In sfock Varni, N., S-FP2, Kaczmarek, W.T., SF1, Johnson, E.K., SFC, Oaxaca, F.,VSFP2-Fabricating a new drain line. Gaugh, E., FN, Difzler, B.L., FN, Diaz, J., FN-Manufacfuring boat Blais, T.O., DC3, May, B.L., DC2-Repairing Ere fighting gear. grips, 1 , I Ass' , .,.f 'ZV 1 l l il I l xxx? NNN I E 4 I Johnson, C.W., FN, Pepper, GD., SFP2, Spenyovics, J.J., SFP3, Rich, G.A., SFP2-Fabricaiing new drain lines. Daily, C.J., DC3, Click, A.G., DC3, Denisi, F., FN- Checking our generafor. Smith, J.F., FN, Fouts, L.V., SFP2, Locke, T.C., SFP2, Wagenman, J.F., SFP3, Langlois, H.E.J., SFP3-Fabricah ing fwo new drain lines. ' Briscoe, All DC3 Williams, T.R., FNf, Dibeneditfo, V.A., SFM3, Starasinich, J.J.,l FA, Henson, Making plaque board. M.L,, SFM3-Manufacfuring raf guards and fuel hose fiffings. l B 4, 3 . l i l l l 9. 5 M' ' ' sg L1 NL: ' ,gt , 2: 5-eff., 1 7,xr-nj-,h', ,f,s 11 ,-yu .ff-7, 'L l-5. . .ups-Q .-. .. -, -fn., -.sf--X, 5 ,gig-x., 55' ': -fm s f g -..,,si .,4- -1 4 3: ,L- f J . . 1 ' A t ' hE 5': fli T ti rg Mig2-gjgflet'if3Q'ea'fsitiiicizsskbsqftfihfbzaxiz3:2115st5f,m1!1snL5!j,52..,.ss.ff2,Q5,eiLcLissues Ll...'.l, LQ'-5 M -Ill IU' ll M ll I I II I- I I lima! l R-Vent Division is a sixteen man divi- sion with the responsibility of the main- tenance and cleanliness of the ESSEX ven- tilation system. The R-Vent Division is , made up. of men sent for a three month temporary additional duty tour from all the ship's -departments. The R- Vent Division performs a constant main- tenance cycle of all fan rooms and vent trunks, therefore insuring the best ventila- tion possible from ESSEX's T8 year-old vents. s i l Kelly, M., Rhodes, T.R., AN, Strung, .l.C., SN-Cleaning out ' vent system. A V i 3 J ii It 5 1 Burk, J., Simpson, T., Brockway, G.E., SNfTaking down yenf Q . . pipes for repairs. 2 l26 l Campbell, R.J., FA, Lewis, H.N., AN, Styles, D.E., SN, Middleton, R.W GMSN-Replacing repaired vent section. Butterbaugh, J.L., DC3, Roberts, E., Dawson, GA-Work lined up for the day. D'Amico, T.G., SN, Lewis, H.N., AN, Middleton, R.W., GMSN, Kelly, M., Simpson, T.-Issuing tools. -1.4 .Jr ' UPPLY CDR R. H. SEVERANCE Supply Officer 1 W,,,,,, 4-M, ' 4WW www W Croft, C.E., SK2-Checking electronic repair parts for low limits. Any nuts, bolts, rags, paper, or string today, fel- las? Sounds like Dollar Day in Macy's basement but it's only a partial list ot the types ot items procured, stocked, issued, and accounted for by the gang in the Stores Division. All that is needed to draw material is your ERIP credit card lno co-signer requiredj-try our E-Z payment plan - we'll bill you later, alligator! Merritt, F.D., SK3, Williams, R.F., SK3, Harris, A., SN, Hicks, C.M., Jr., SN, Mohr, E.A., SKI- Oftice Crew. 128 H052-On, J.E., SK3, Beckham, L.D., SK2-EIec- tronics storage bins. 2 s Walclrop, D.W., SN, Sullivan, R.M., SKSN-Checking stock numbers. Hardin, G.G., SA, Schultz, R.J., SN, Debusk, R.D., SKSN, Thomas, W.E., SK2-Holding inventory in Issue Sfore room. Welch, D., SKSN, Mims, J.A., SKI-Checking out a cusfomer's needs in repair paris. 129 Meat . . . Potatoes . . . Pies . . . Cakes and Cookies. These and other assorted goodies are the stock in trade of the S-2 Division. We feed the 2300 men on board tor seventeen of the twenty-four hours. The intake of chow runs to 6 tons per day and is prepared with loving care Gust like mother used to makej. Working parties growl when carrying it aboard but we haven't noticed any bashful feeders when 5 chow call is piped. , 1, Wm f W, wmz. Mezzenotti, N.W., SN, Orlando, RJ., FN-Pulling trays. ' x gunn- f fi' f Degisco, S.F., FN, McClain, G.P., FN, Gray, L.Y., GM2, Frisko, J.R., AB3-Mess cooks and M.D. MAA. Lantinga, T.C., AN, Hanson, A.H., AN, FOl'd, 5-1 AN, Collins, S.L., AN-Mess cooks at work. ,f 5f:vllG, V-A-, FN, Pelletier, D.M., SN, Ryan, J.T., SN-Scullery Kraseiro, M.E., AN, Hamman, R.E., SN, Steffens, ' K-H., SN Mannin E M A02-Servin line. ' gl - -I 9 Armistead, R.R., IC3, Holton, H.C., FT3, Brown, L.B., SN-M.D. MAA and yeoman. Pangborn BE SFM3 Routhler GL SN Helt WK FN Praay H N SN Silverware cleaners Benner, R.F., SN, Quint, C.W., AN, Rocha, P., SN-Spud locker crew. Pennington AM SN Maranglo CA SN Prlce JL AN Salad bar crew Barr RE FN LGHEFYISFS AD AN Porter RA SNWashmg Lees JJ AN Baloros JJ AN Slater MW SN Huber N SN McCollum ANServmg chow trays ln scullery Hartley TP AN Gelosl JJ FN Carpenter R D PHAN O Neul J F AN Serving on the line ummm W- f , . I ' 'I I I U nl 1 I n ul ' I ' 'I I I ' 'I I I . -, , , . .1 ' . I I ' 'I I I ' 'I I I - -I ' , xf Z N A ' I Z I f -I I I ' 'I I g I - 4 x I - -I I I I W , - ' ' 'fy A ' ' F , ,,, I ' 'I I I ' 'I I , . ., I I 'I I I ' f' ' I ,fm W 3- , . X 'W-f ,,...-f ,. ff c , ,,:.f..v, ...gmc -N 'WL fi? , ' bf ' Marshall, W.L., SKSN, Marra, W.N., SN-Taking care of commissary records. Wertenback, W.W., CS2, Reitzer, L., CS2- Galley cooks. gxwwf-f 2 Sammons D.A. CSC DlCampll H. CSC Pro vasron and sforerooms. Gardner B.S. CS2 Pickett A.N. CSSA-GaHeY night cooks. 'f L , ' , . . 4. .,C, . . Y I ,.... ... il, . ,X , , X X 6 Q., fff E mum. Q-K Anastasi, J.T., Jr., Cadman, D.E., CS2, Johns, T.M., CS1, Reitzer, ' L.J., CS2, McGilIis, W.R., CSSN-The cooks. Hanson, E.D., CS2-Baking bread. 1 -, faq ' Q 5 ..-' ,, 9 , ,f ,S , f Q- ' f, I ,, , , NM ,cs , M f A ' ' .ff Froelick, F., Jr., CS2, Anacker, W.D., CS3- Brown, W.O., SN, Adanitsch, H.IF., C52-We've Luckmann, R.L., CSSN, Woods, L., CS2-Cooks Issue room, gof all fhe dough . . . ' lgggznala, B.H., CS2, Mason, J.A., CS3, Coley, B.J., SN, Padgurski, C.D , vmcenyo, R.L., sN, Krymqn, EJ., css, Buznu, M., cs2, soulqlf A.T., CSI-Mess cook crew. xx . Brown, J., SD3, Evans, W.J., CS3, Janes, C.A., CS3, Harder, A.E., CSSN-Bakers. , H M, ,fr , K ,, ,WA .,f,, ,af Wx, ,Q s V , wg ' , wtf- W Nil 'f I S-3 The phrase FifTy-four TorTy or TighT doesn'T have anyThing To do wiTh a boundary argumenT when iT's used in This division. IT iusT means ThaT ThaT's The sale price of The arTicle in The Ship's STore. And if The price seems high iusT Try The sTore down The sTreeT. Looking like a shaggy dog? PaTrOniZe OUI' local barbershop-six chairs, no waiTing. Feel The non-skid on The hangar deck Through The sole of your shoe? Rush down To our handy cobbler shop and geT a re-Tread. Tired of doing your own socks by hand in The wash basin? Try our speedy laundry wiTh The laTesT equipmenT including The exclusive paTenTed buTTon smasher. .lusT can'T waiT unTil The nexT meal? Browse Through our new Gedunk STand Tor The laTesT in sofT ice cream and poagie baiT. Tear your shirT on The haTch coaming? Our ship's Tailor will have you looking neaT and naTTy in no Time aT all. In shorT, do all your business wiTh your friendly sales division acTiviTies where you always geT The besT buys-and buy The besT! 1 Marksen, W.B., SN'-Making ice cream. Coulfas, J.N., SN-Operating washing machine in laundry. l 134 I Kinder J W SHT Nuffer R W SH3 Typing order Jordan, M.C., SN Half solmg shoes in cobbler shop 1 1' ,' K 'la 'L KZ Scott, R.T., SN, Hudson, C.D., SN-Officers barbers. Mulligan, J.T., SHC, Petersen, D.E., SH2, LTJGR. Thompson, Popo, J.S., SK2-Balance l of ship's store books. Fuller, J.R., SH2, Rodriguez, J., SN' Crew's barbers. M, ..,,,,........, . in ,Nz MT W.,-If , if ,,,.. ,X ? 1 f Q, , fx R r . Aciio, J.R., SHll-Cuffing hair. 3 l Lynch, E.B., SA-Cuffing hair Julian, B.E., SH'I-Taking special orders. i jf' ' X l 1 ll 1 ll l l l img '1 l l il , , 'F q 5 w3?3 :ffr3' 'f.'rE4J5ral:f3S'.:-'..6-L.,21:1 mz:H,a-lisa-'.s- 'in 1ezqee.-:4s.:mz4D1.e.6g,1,..u.1s.-,u,-.-L..w,-1 .mf X x, O N flilvru-.aan-.Q l l lQ .. ll I! Garza, A.G., SN, Hills, P.D., SN, Cupp. D.E., SN, Berg, E.W., SN-Operaf- ing wash deck in Main Laundry. l Johnson, C.L., SH2, Hclrcling, W.J., SH3, Fagan, J.F., SN, Polk, J., SN, McNeill, J.P., SA, Harper, M.E., SN-Operating laundry presses. 3? i 3 4 l l if l ll l ,xl ll rw fl l 1 l Corley, J.N., SN, Hale, R.L., SN-Serving customer in ship's l l store. ll n-w--ef l c, rl a il lf' l 1 1 . Eg l- 21, I 1 f, l aw, ft . 1 1 ,,,Q...J1fT,g X 4 . l WW, Lf K do .' , 4 I, ,i 'V 5 ,F ' Q .f 7. 1 -V f ll L ll l' , l w slll .. ,,, W7 Wharton, J.A., SH2, Tucker, W.T., SN-Sewing in tailor shop Brackeff, S.G., SH3, Huffaker, M.W., SN-Ship's store gedvnlf operafors. Cutc, G.E., SA, Fitch, J.E., SN-Pressing linen. f' E Winget, W.G., SH2-Operator of'ship's store No. One. Fuiimura, E., SN-CPO Barber. li i Macaulay, C.H., SN-Operator of clothing and small stores. I l 57 Episcopo, D., SN-Opening hatch to laundry storeroom. F l D s l r F if .J McHargue, D.W., SN Gordon, B.J., SN-Loading extractor in Repairing vending machine. Laundry No. Two. Price, 5-G-1 SN, Fitch, J.L., SN, Hilts, R.D., FA-Relaxed moments of a com- partment cleaner. S-4 Neither high winds, treacherous seas, or flight operations deter these currency couriers from their bi- weekly rendezvous with the crew in the pay line. Twice a month the glad tidings ot pay call sound over the IMC circuit and the Disbursing Ottice gang is every- one's friend-providing, of course, that the money list has been figured correctly. 'fff t iq MC'lC'bCmUl'l, 5-F-, DK2, Fero, D., DKSN-Travel section pro- cessing claims. VCIFIZCIHCH, W-R-, SN, Hyman, G.H., DKSN, Brown, J., SN-Pay records section takes care of ship's company pay accounts. Lyle, W.W., DK3-Information for all allotments ancl gripes! Daniels' 'l'P DK3'Workin9 on squadron PGY UC- ENS J.A. Fitzmaurice, Oliveria, D.H., DKC-Disbursing counts. omce. 5 i i z i l I 4nQ. LiTe aT The ESSEX HlLTON is made more pleasanT because of The ef- TorTs of The gang in The S-5 Division. These men are responsible Tor preparing and serving Those TasTe Tingling goodies in The Wardroom Mess. In aolclifion To This They are in charge of keeping all oFFicers' counTry spaces clean ancl ship- shape. IT's noT exacTly like living aT The Waldorf-buT Then The prices aren'T quiTe so high e-iTher! Crowden, J., SD2-Slicing pork loin. . 139 WW f f f 4, Mendoza, R.M., TN-Serving in W.O. Mess. S-5 Mendoza, R.M., TN, Crowden, J., SD2, Corneio, G.L., TN, Page, J., SD2-Order- ing provisions. f l-I- Hlll W SD2 Colllns V SD3 Coverdale RL SDC Thlbodzux A Jr SD1 Mar shall J SD3 Archie RL TN We eat foo' Alferos EA Jr TN Westbrook M TN Wll hams N SD2 Servmg on fhe line Hill, W., SD2, Bailey, W., r., SD3, Smith, D.H., SD2, Marshall, J., SD3-Ready for a meal. T41 LCDR E.E. Peterman Setting stock levels and procedures. T42 All this gang does is furnish material support 24 hours a day for all aircraft on board. This includes requests for Gizmos, Frammisses, ' and even It- Iooks-something-Iike-this-only-it's-difFerent material. The story of life among the natives in S-6 goes some- thing Iike this: CTO be accompanied by a male choir humming in Polishj Last on liberty, first to come back, Long, hard hours, on our toes, not our backs. Parts we issue, and some we take, My Gawd! They think we're a built-in freight. They're always demanding, as squadrons can be, c It's an endless fight against AOCP. Though we sing many tunes, and sometimes in key, You'Il find all the lyrics are, Mer - cy . . . Mer-cy! Hancock, .l.L., AK3-Accounting desk. .g::f:4..s.,,.,v Ursh. 11 -5 I -:-, Yesh, L.S., AK3, Ruckert, R.G., ANN, Wells, O.l.., AN, Troy, R.A., AN-Stock storage receipt and issue of material. Levesque, R.D., AK3, Ferreira, A.L., AK1, Soriano, R.M., AK2-Stock control. Mcuez, A.L., AN, Duncan, O.D., SN Adams, D.W., AKAN, Kuns, D.A., AN Stock check. S-6 , Vaughn, H.W., AK3, Freeman, D.A., AN, Rieck, L.N., AK2- Stock confrol. Graham, J.A., AK3, Ferreira, A.L., AK'I-Ready issue. Kuykendall, J.E., AK3, Siegfried, C.S., AKC-AOCP Sfafus Board. ,r-M-5'- ' .-- Jr nw jx f 144 i X 1 4 if 1 I l - V ' v w 4 . W5 .J-W -. ..fi , , -g f- ,.,.3,.. ,I ,L - ,, . , ., . ,. F T malt lil! lilifidkgfabkiiisuigcsdg-Avg.-.iH.c'::1!avff:zeY!mc4!L ! !-Lf:w.Lx!L.u.!!asp ClL-1 A stretcher case from a neighboring destroyer is brought aboard ESSEX by highline - and the Medical Department goes into action with its highly trained emergency crews. With the health of ESSEX's more than two thousand men on their hands, as well, the doctors and corps- men are never very long without some- thing to do-be it preparing for a major operation, supervising the cleanliness of food preparation, or simply administering the all-powerful APC to hundreds of ESSEX men a day. Their twenty-tour hour a day watch on the health of the ship, the air group, and other units of the Task Group- helps to keep us all ready for whatever may come. Ballenberger, W.R., HMCA, Shillaci, C.L., HM3- The corner drug store. Nash, P.G., HM3, Plummer, C.R., HN-Sick Bay. McJoyner, E.M., Jr., HMT, CDR D.P. Morris, Jr.- Eye examination room. LT Thompson, Lilman, P.P., Hudson, R.R., Jr., HN-Sick Bay. Branch, J.M., HM3, Johnson, M.B., Jr., HM2, Wallner, T.V., HMT, Carden, J.C., HMCM-Sick Boy. T46 V Z ? Z ,WI 7 Q1 f ? v 'x f MM! W .. 7, Quite often the routine day In the Dental Depart- ment can be accurately referred to as 'the same old . than preparation, and restoration of dental cavities The two dental officers andthe five technicians also i remove unsatisfactory teeth, replace mlsslng teeth, and i engage In an active effort to prevent future dental problems wlthln ships company, embarked alr group 2 and personnel In other ships of the ASW Task Group l s, t f' vi l 1 5 1 E 1 E 1 2 I ll O O I D I 1 1 grind. However the day consists of activities other l 5 l . . . . , l l l l 2 s , , i l l ' 4 1 1 t l il reaction to infection of anesthetic.. I Lotuaco, N.V., DT2 nl l l Fabrication of prosthetic. ' Brown, W.C., DT'l-Locating for appointment. L' CDR D.W. Newman, Balas, D.D., DT3-Examina- tion of patient prior to starting treatment. eg i 1, 1 l 148 l ii DV- En0Cl'l, Griffin, J.M., AN-Observation of patient's dental record of patient 'ij 31 f, 1 X M-'ff Z Wy' rw, H if ,f if . , f Q rf 'Kb 9 5' x -Lf .-1521? laws- f-I-5-ts.. -'LJ ' ' -f -fnffi., +.4:1f1..H fs'-fzp'11:1':fLsI1L:fi-2-Q...'fs-,Le'r5fa4'FA-12u+.gfP'l'g-13-'fe Q. f5,:L..,.' wx :ia ,., ,,y',-QISA-1.1 'f ,., ,.:,4.-.,4 . ., f..' , X5-ww f-,Y-653'--.f, '- Hg.--'+1:5' ,,. - ' ,.'- .Ji-f.:'g41:.i-wx 04-4'g1 I?, :Lf ' Is., ARRL, 'N-'Wg ' -.-- . ',- 4 - 75 rg-f jhj -. , .'?J+.,JA' f N447-Q I 51, -1 iff- - A nys- t.-+ .-V. - Jr-, ,. , JNL - ' A'-sf--o.,,.,,X,,. -A f 1 -.5,-.-1,M..- f f :gre 3r5r:i:qg? 5 . -r D ,Q-cefw 2- if-:.-., 45 ' w -4 7? Ya sr 5 N -. X 5- bw 'gn' L Y ' 1 0? A x. 'hu J x f.,., 1Lffqi5'f ' 'ir gg, . f '1 rg.. x f . - , ,,i ,-:: - ' lf vEA '.v f'5,:4Qifgi fig: 1. ,:,.-ff' 3 Q af , Y .ffgftffefrv f: , u ' ' X ' - XJ If ' , . ' ' .ig 1 Q ' ,- . ' 2 Z-ni V jg- .s--aw., X: ' ' FQLQYJIT f Mir-Q ' 'q2? I T4 ,Q -N.-M My 1. :M :W ' . 5 Mi . F iff' :y Q LTQQ3, 333' fag. eff: :xx fl' , . ,,g.'5: x , ff' 1.1 -1,gg3,:,f '2?T,, - ,-.-, J. , .,,,, 5-,W ng, x J , 37 2, 4 1 ,3,f K Z' X no ' . fy fu ft WW, , -:M f ' X, f f f f f f f ,fy x , M35 A r I , f 4 Av'?5 5 ' ' W'Nw.. I ll 1 ' l I x, l l l l l 1 l .El i ll, ll li l E Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group Sixty, alias the Sub Busters, is a fearless group which includes li Owls, Tigers, 'Sea Griffins, and Bats. The Air Group ' Commander is overseer of this awesome band of ASW A experts and as such is responsible for presenting ESSEX with a well-coordinated team designed to seek out and destroy enemy submarines. When the Op lp Order arrives, the Motto is, so it is written, so it shall ,l be done. l l l l 5 l kl O'Brien E., ATCs, Meyer, c.A., SN- 3 E COMCVSG-60 Staff, -2-101-2 S LDIV X S i K ,,f, ll J if 2 cressey, s.R., DK1, Merrill, wJ., YN3, Roach, W.M., YNACA-CVSG-60 staff. M l K ff 44.5,-5: 'ilTQ:l',it5f2fE5 . .. . v .ly 2 , ,,- X I , ,M M If am 2 I ,Q-f-'E in VS-39 CDR R. L. WOLFE Commanding Officer VS-39 ,fam 3 LJTG RH Ballard LCDR WS Lawson LTJG BB Blum Wasburn RA AT3 Adams JT ATRAN Bush CJ ATSAN 'l W VS-39 Aluminum clad Davids, eager and brave, Search for Goliath beneath the dark wave. This modern Leviathan surprised in his lair, Is mortally wounded by birds in the air. His brothers at large fairly tremble with fright For fear ot the Owl swooping out of the night W Wg sum, W VS 39 Administrative Staff 152 - - 1 .. , .. I I - -I I I --I 1 ' , .., . ,fy I - LT K.R. Miller, LTJG E.C. Holmes, LTJG R.L. Hcrshberger, Schwab, .I.D., ATRAN, Normoyle, V.M., AD'l . THE OVVLS www- gsm? i 4 0 as K 5. Xa, s - ff? - Q x , rig Q ., , Q ,J ix... VS-39 Terrell, D.W., AN, Weatmorelancl, D.N., AA, Salerno, J., AN, Morris, D.F ATNAN-Line Crew. CDR K.D. Helsel, LTJG R.A. Lambert, Mdeve, P.A., ATR3, Arnold, C.N., AT'l. Moore, B.E., Jr., SN, Janssen, J.F., SN, Quisf, W.P., PNSN, Necleau, N.C., PN3- Admin Yeomen. ff: W f,,,, , , , ,4 Grabbe, D.D., AD3, Falkenhagen, R.M AD3, Hall, C.W., Jr., AD3, Roberts, W.T AD2-The engine change. ,,,, ,fffhzmfzvw 2 2':Wfe7ZWW?7f7W , fwwfZZMZZZgs+4? :1f?fz,wT, ff 'jf,,51f5, , ' il T Wg., , , Wg i l my Fu, ' 4 X W 'W ff . ' Off f X ,f f X f ff 7 f, Y Q e f Z ' , , 7 T l , J, H , , J ,X Wisecup, P.S., ATS3, LCDR E.H. Bouslog, Glasser, R., ATN3, LTJG J.G. Owens. LTJG M.F. Hayes, LT J.A. Flick, Hall, C.W., Jr., AC3, Zenker, J.A., AT2. L 4 , , , 1 f K H Green, M.A., AN, Feiertag, W.A., AN LTJG L.W. Hogan, LT H.A. Goldman. ,-4 155 Gosnell, C.D., AT2, Savage, R.T., Jr. AT2, LTJG J.P. Smiih, LT J.R. Newson Lunsford, E., TN, Castro, O., TN, Dawkins, R.E., SD3, Meadows, R., Jr., SD2-Looking over fhe daily menu. gg . l ' as Q si, i ,, - .- , - gmc- - sf' a -sei Nevins, H.H., AN, Anderson, C.M., AN, Nelson, D.N., AD3, Heald, W.S., ATAN, Harris, F.N., ATRAN-Line crew. Q ,, .,,. . ' L 'G fa ,, ,. , Q-., gel, , ,, ,Ziyi -zu un. fn i l in Eisen, E.I., AEM3, LTJG P.E. Ellison, Wightmann, R.D., Jr., AO2, LT J.R. Redman, LTJG S.J. Farr, LTJG F.E. Volz. VS-39 Rober1s, A.A., AN, Buckner, R.M., Jr., AD2, Garrett, J.D., ATCA, Karns, K.L., AD2-Line crew. Avonow, J., ATNANf Leverette, L.L., ATC, Finlay, , M.E., AT'l, Pearson, T.E., AT2, Purington, R.A., AT2- AT's working on Mad Gear . McHenry, D.E., AN, Phillips, T.E., AM3, Green, M.A., AN, Courson, R.W., AN- I Meialsmifhs working on hydraulic pump l from S2F. l .-lliffl,-filzzgiasszr-vi .2315-mfr,-zesmgsawzf 5 5. --.Y ., -.- 4 , - - -, -, , ., A e - -- -- f- a..1,1-:5,zi?a:i16.wzz:13 4f--hiagemfsfezm A -'liaezbse ,,s.:+ . x2a.f':aZP,: e.z:4:.::1s, - . .:-.',4:fv1.,1.Q,fIf-,,-U,-s:':-'::i1Lfr:zA5,:,Q,Q, ,pmt 1.5: fg gfgggzivyyi f-1 ., ,,.,. ,. 4.1,,,.1. Hogg, F.T., AN, Hcill, R.A., AOl, Felice, A.G., AOAN, Giles, W.E., AO3-Ordnance gang. Todd, R.L., AT2, Walker, G.A., A'l2, Gcllpin, L.W., ATR3-AT's working on APS-38 Radar- AMI. l57 Moll, R.L., Collins, N.L., AM3, Mitchell, R.L., AM2, Esser, K.H., AD2-Pulling a check. Ryan, .l.T., SA, Clark, P.E., AN, Jensen, R.N., SN-'lst LT's men on a field day. LTJG C. Chambers, LTJG H.P. Mouser, Mayfield, J.M., PR2, Going, K.R.-AMN3-Crew. '1NA1hf:2i'1'i4i'5k2i e .1!S': 1i:?2a1-Ae:12.s2Ev'1':f'-'11-.am-.vw VS-39 Ward, F.E., AE2, Green, H.N., AMH2 Coolman, D.R., AE2, Mateo, G.J., ADC X Prop changing flme. . x ,R f Q E l . 4 me , , ,f gg .7 ,, fm fwg x. - f ,s M , , Cecil, P., AN, Mickel, F.W., PR3, May- field, J.M., PR2-A Iiferaff gefs checked ouf by the parachute loft gang. Ellis, P.G., ADT, Corbetf, R.A., YN3, Bodenhorn, H.F., AOC- Leading chief checks for next exams. 158 - 4 .X 1.--1-ff... .fa-L.-'-1-v.-:'rQ':.cf4.. ' 1'--3-...V---z.1. ,-,1,-ee v-f-ef L-..-w -Q1 ,-.r-- .---V-- - -.- aff' . -- ' vs- -J - -,-: V - . 1, - ff.--. -. -,.-qw--..-f,-,,,,-Q1-f,+ yer.-.-..-. .f.,.-.3-.1ycf:.-AU- .--.if--ff-1 Men. ,-zrr-- -fp ,- -of ,: ,V f- LCDR J.M. Wiggins, LTJG L.C. Mather, Morey, D.D., AT3, Campbell, R.F., AMC- Pilofs. Mathis, D.H., AO2, Crawford, C.T., AO3, Mo- rang, F.C., AA, Schmookler, M.L., AD3-Ord men loading underwafer arms-sonobuoys. Cannon, K.C., BM2, Fox, G.J., AN, Wilt, R.H., AN, Wall, P.J., SN-Boats and his boys gef a good shine on fhe deck. Russell, H.J., AM'l, Zinger, G.R., AM'l, Esser, K.H., AD2, Carbonero, D.W., AN-Maintenance, planning and quality confrol. Sfaufa, C.T., AMC, Garrett, J.D., ATCA Arnold, C.N., ATC-VS-39 Chiefs. .ifbiyg 'ry f l Q W ifijff j I .593 3. ,Q-W, , .. ..,, , ,Wm VS 39 Chrisfofifer, E.L. Jr. AN Anderson, CM. AMHAA Levick, AS. AA Skoumal, G.J Jr. AN Slomcx, R.L AD R3-Line Crew VS-39. ,f Q- UANGZCI E511 .HY K ,- I 1 1 - 1 . - I I -I 1 1 'I I' f f f I 4 Sullivan, J.T., AET, Bernorclo, L.H., AE2, Le Blanc, A,J., AE2, Bricker, J.C., AE3-Aysfrom check ouf by electricians. ' J, . 5 ng,-3: f K flop? Q 2 Y, xp x I V , W :M 'Q W' Fl , X X ff 1 4 Q-:-NCQ MW si N, My ,, Plumback, W.A., AEMAN, Eisen, E.l., AEM3, LTJG J.J. Post, LTJG R.B. John- son-VS-39. 11 ff' 4,,,3Qr1 Qf 'i wife? x X Q l ,7 -fl Wflf., ,,,f , ,, A ,Q , , ,,f' fr , ,W f Q W' M WJ' A fi , vfflkf M ' ' ,,,,,,, ., 1 ' ' ' ,.,, , 2 J Q Sf- 'Mrk 5 X 7 S wwf ' mf ,f -X :WZ ' I, ,VZ Ny, I ,fa ,xi Cm: H Xl, 3 ff -. f f 13' jg X Qi 'WW .ww A , , , WW WW A fH' '?? is 'SLZM e , , -. 1 'I C . C , ,f 1, J X Wg V x , . iffy x Q, w x ,, W 2 if f ' - -'Q A R f 1 - N 2 ' ,W 'w,1 fw v , 3 H, 444- 2 Q if X K We Q ue if Weed ' Q 1 - - A if 1 V, f ff: 'Q A fr ff 2-L fflll' ' is Q f W , A X, B 'Wx X ':,h.'fT4Tvl-,-,-Jw ' f i ' g il, I X f 11, E, AX f 1 S ,, sw ff wif' . ,V I X4 t -,JF jgiff, , J X, ,,5X,,g , , 1 , f g 1, J' A ,C 1 A C Ni fe feee X ':!0,0f f ez ,J if - f 4, X f- W if Q A rw g ,, 'f i X 4, ,K lygzlivf .-,, WN Z it f,'f , , We f' K A X fxrfx f MN, 'Q 5 M, ' , W, 5. ' K ' 'if-N-33 ,f Q W SN ,, i Ch S , ' X ,h .5 A -3 X I ' Barrett, R.J., ATN3, Sccunlin, R.W., ATR3, Mathis, D.H., HO2, CDA J.E. Dizczr, LTJG J.T. Vsczhs-VS-39. 160 VS-34 Misner, V., Jr., AE2, Whitney, R.R., AEM3, Poteat, B.L., AEC-Electrical crew discussing trouble. Commissioned on 2 May, and led by CDR. S, A. Sparks, the Tigers of VS-34 have proven themselves to be a dependable and aggressive squadron of Sub- Busters. The flight crew are always eager to go after subs in any kind of weather, and they are backed by a maintenance gang whose motto is The yellow-tails will always be ready. Roberts, F.O., Jr., PN2, LCDR Beverly, LTJG l. Huey-Squadron admin at work. . Reed, RD., AA, cannon, c5.P., ATN3, Denison, D.G., AA, Wiscaver, R.R., ADR3, Snead, W.E.- AM7-S2F Jury-Sfruf Discussion. ii THE TIGERS Toomer, A.C., SD3, Bonner, EQWQ, TN, Meyers, T.N., SD1, Cornelius, G., TN-Squadron sfew- ards. Moyers, R.A., AT2, Thompson, D.N., ATN3, Smith, D.K., ATT-Caglrador on iob fraining. I ' W, 2 ' . M ,www .l ' M. ff ,, N ,ff , , Conley, V.E., ATC-Aircrew CPU at work. Q 163 Vcundeymark, F.F., AO2, Solom, K.P., AN, ENS Tumelli, LT Hedbric-Paper work. l l r Nevins, J.J., ADC, Bell, A.E., AN, Jones, W.E., AD2, Powell, R.W., AD2, Pope, J.M., ADR3, Parson, R.G., AD3-Holding class on the mechs. LTJG E.E. Wilken, LCDR H.J. Sylvia, LTJG K.F. Mitchell, LT T.W. Spellmon- Squadrons operations department l64 CDR Sparks, LCDR Parent, Grown, G.W., AMC-Pre flighiing afc. 1EaJ'f'f513YllT'l'L'- 1 f'-'fxfhlillf ,lf - ' V ' - ' ' ' Y ' ' . V L' - ' ' ' ' ' 7 T' 1 1' T wig 31'CQ-gf ? ,f'.5'f:x'r-!T?f'L'i '1- C'K gvg.v':1l:v-0-'sw ' --- , ,,.s.-g-:-'ffm' 1- ip-5:1 :Y 1: ' - -. 1 r - 1 . - V 1, -f e - ' -, 2 ' '- 1 I 'f --- -,fe , - 2-,-4 ff: :' ifc1,4- fF--:-:2',r.Qv.f:s'f m- -X?:f:'5'I1:': ,fn - . --11-1-'+ve-'1 4-my -..-.- uf wwf:-1. .- -- , ff- .-V -. . - . f31i'S-'fi-'iliiiii'?Tflf?EG?E'iT 5 fi 51-11, E 1.2, . I f 'J' ' . EE , ' -I-:1.'E': '17'? i4ii21ii?-wi,:1?F7'ei'fx 'fgH2,-fffii ifv' -iv.-Lsvnezfye153f:f25va-rL:'::+'J:21bf- -f-vw-ex 41:-232g-:liz 1 u 137 I - f.'Of1?4-521:-.'L.' ' ' '7,3f'J.L'v 1' 71.-:ff 4 iv . .,. ,?.,, f, -. - -. 4.1.4, H.--.AW L . - 2 VS-3 LCDR R.A. Beverly, LTJG M. Glofzer- our bird. LTJG M. Glafzer, LTJG T.C. Kenney, LCDR H.J. Sylvia, LT W.O. Edberg, ENS Zolman-Ops session. Smith, A.A., CSC, lsham, R., AN, McGillis, W.R CSSN, Hill, D.A., AN-Chow line. Begin, B.L., ATR3, Wcilski, W.C., ATRAN, LT Scarborough, Henderson, T.M., AT'l, Yeomcms, C.H., AT2-Consulting equip- ment manual. as li r 3, ji, 15, yw..,,Aw -.WWWN wg 4 llii I IH 3 l I Doggett, A.B., AO2, Morang, LE., AA, LTJG' Veraski, Hale, G.R., AO2-Ord '- ' talking over problem. X . ll H -,J Mme LTJG Tntus Squadron Duiy Omcer Ramirez E AZ Simmons DM AN Pressing the laundry CDR S A Sparks Ready .1753 Squadron C O briefing I . af . Davis, I., AMH2, Stender, D.J., AMSAN, Nash, W.H., AN, Harris, R.C., AMS2, Arnold, R.B., AMT-Air boffle insfrucfion. 166 -uw H 5.512 I-jx,-,1g,,J ,-.-,xy ,gy4:-15-,-.,g-.-'-jelwf'-,-1,-,j,g .H-:,:V -4- H , A J 4 ,, ,rg ,3. - . , -..',, -,-3- , A 5- A V Y Y X, 47 AVA, 3333,,fgj,'5i:-g,'.gf,. 5,142-.ie .7:.,.-V-.'.ez-:.f 4, K-: 1 ,. 5, ,, H . ,L . 1' A . , ---f 4, - - g 0 xr' ' s' V - ' ' J, -1 . , - A V.-A ' .1 r .. A f' - 1 '-ref-es,f-. rfffif 2'f- , -3: ' ,-V--Q, w:?f'f?35vf-5 1 'f 7 17 A 1 -f1l?i.' l' .PN ix wr.-ff fi' if V' :- - -. ur N- 1i0'.v.w M-11.11-e 'wil1 - ..- ,Q an T' 5 3 A 2 .4 'Elf uw? l , .PV l I ,l sl l j, f f I Muckermcm, E.D., AO3, Morong, I.E., AA, Hole, G.R., AO2, Doggett, A.B., A02-Loading 5 rockers. Shimkus, J.L., SA, Mitchell, E.G., ATN3, Roberts, F.O., PN2-The in- S evifable paper work. Wood, J.L., ADR3, Scearcy, R.R., AN, Dyne, G.W., AA, Carr, M.P., AA, Stephens, E.R., AA, Musser, J.A., AMH3, Zappullcz, R.A., AN, Buoniconii, V., AN, Riney, K.W., ATRAN- Differenf paris of pre-Highfing AXC. Parson, R.G., AD3, Woicik, W., AD2, Howland, M.D., AD2, Wollschlcger, S.P., AD3-Looking over acc sec- fion of AIC. -ll'-? Hail, G.C., AME3, Billings, D.D., AD2, Bengiovanni, J.V., AM3, Mateo, C.J,. AM1 -Planned trouble shooting. VS-34 CDR Saunders-Squadron XO manning aircraft for launch. I I I 5 i lg CDR Sounders-Squadron XO. Hale GR A02 Doggett AB A02 Letour neou NT A03 Morang IE AA Mucker mon ED A03 Ready fo land rockefs ENS Zolman Grvmg brief' l l Palmer, w.J., Arc, Potect, B.L., AEC, Maxon, A.C., AKC, Funk, C.C., AOC, Smith, A.A., CSC, Teague, N.B., ATC, Lavender, W.G., ATC, Nevins, J.J., ADC-High level conference. Stanislcawski, .l.G., AN, Wharton, A.D., AN, Dirkes, D.J., ADRAA, Boucher, J.T., AA-Ex- plaining how fo fill out fhe yellow sheef. E in I: Nosewlvorthy, J.F., PR2, Cooper, R.J., PN'I-Para- chufe inspection. VS-34 Mitchell, E.G., ATN3, Funk, C.C., AOC, Dunn, D.G., SN, Aubrey, P.G., SN-Per- sonnel Office. ' LTJG I.. Huey-Heading for the dfc. Davidson, L.L., AN, Mixon, A.C., AKC, Ruckert, R.G., SN-Supply. LCDR Parent, ENS Tummelli, LT Hedbric- A Mainienance problem. ' . V , :Wi -pt.'--i::J,z,::A '::,:.A.:-hffiwei 71- k 1'f 'r2::-af'-'.'G,J2:L'f I ' yr ' 'vig ' ?Yi i5w ' ' ,,,-4, K -f,.. ,, -,.f . , .-, - . - ,VL .-.V,Il,f-f.L1i1.fi4,-E- 'LiJL: 13314-5,a:i,l5:f-24113353529-,ilfkfifisi-,k.gg3j,iQ Y www 1... -....... X X L -.lffww W , , NW-..,,m x mf- I, W .,,,W. Q xf Q N-W-w-w'- X-XW,,,. - , M---N, NTKRWLXSSZA' M f -wg -V ww' F H, ,,., f , , , .P WLM wwf4M,f,,5fLQ LVVA 3 gfww,W.W,,N..,,Mw.,wWf W L My x I , M F wfm.-nw. w ,, - X i Z, .-.,, A gg xi, Q df if Q iw-QtwE,.1f1.:'y 1- 3:3i.i54hhf . w f, ,I :SLIM-., f .5, n3f'2p5,3-,f'17lf fZ'Tiff' 7 ff f Q f 7 Z ? . 4 con R. B. CAVANAUGH2 Commanding Officer Hs-9 WH f 5 , , vm Q inf H N ilf12?5'2g ,gif X . , ,Mya Sw W 1-JW'- ,. ,,,,,,Mp-mW,,N,fzv1' wifi?- 3 '9VK 'K f 'M' ' W,- my- M I Q' f wx ,Q 4 ,'Q ,,, Zii Qi !A2'T sw ,f ,4 f . HELASRON NINE Sea GriFl'ins have The responsi- biliiy for providing helicopters in coordinaied anfi- submarine faciics, screening, search, and sfandby ufil ify services. The squadron personifies The can-do-bet Ter spirif having won The Baftle E, The CNO Safely Award, The CNAL Accident-Free Year Award, and The Isabell ASW Trophy for 1960. T7 2 Johnson, H.A., AEAN, Knell, R.C., AE2 Butcher, W.E., AE3-Pulling sfarfer. ENS D. G. Gillis, LTJG S.G. Myers, LT D. Lawrence, LTJG M.F. Kuhneman, LTJG D.W. Mackay, LTJG C.B. Cuhing, LTJG E.R. Thiele-A.l. Officer briefs pilols. Wert, D.F., Jr., SA, Kobie, R.J., AN, Kuhn, C.R., AN, LTJG W.J. Yarber, Land, K.D., AD2, Walsh, M.J., ADR-3-HS-9 Line crew servicing HSS-l under fhe clirecfion of a line officer. THE SEAGRIFFIN MJ' Lundy, R.J., AN, Sfiehler, R.J., Jr., AN, Kelley, W.G., AEC, Flaherty, E.F., AN, Williams, M.l., AMS3-Line chief and crew. 173 LTJG G.C. Skezas, Frisbee, W.S., AT3 Nelson, C.L., AT2, Williams, W.B., AT3 Checking out radio. 35559 'f 72224555S?f51i?239'S??'if'1e ' ?P'if2i2f4aeTfii2i.:iffffifr-21211912'seffwteffzfmbf-fffEYal2'1f'Iref1f:re'fa:ammm:fm,-em-:,:1-smw2-wwf-fwu..u.-.1. N L, MM. - LTJG C.P. Silvia, LTJG E.R. Klclges, Jackie, SO1, LTJG D.A. Beil-Holiday routine. Sims, J.L., SOASN, Dupcay, E., SOA3, Lewis, L.L., SOA2, LTJG C.R. Smith, Baldwin, V.C., SOI-Checking bafhyfhermograph. R.E. O'Dell, C.E., AMC, Meyer, R.F., AM2, Wheeler, T.N., AD2, Gross, E.B., AD'l, Jones, .l.F., S-DA2, LTJG F.L. Cundcir-Qualify confrol check. Mclnfyre, J.E., SOC, Pittman, C.A., SOASN, Geoffrion, G.E., SOA3, Clcxckeft, R.C., SOA2, Finnell, W.T., SOA3, Wilcox, J.P., SOA3-Sonar equipment. I ' . .gwywf 5, ff ,, ' u ' , f, ff , , ,,., ' y f , ' 3 Q, ,I 5211, fi , ,ggi A,f.,f - -,,,...- K S V , Z x ,X 3:15 3.73 -ifiyn hflff its- . i 51, f , !,,f f 15 ' ,ku ui .3-,J.1l'l4' .f1J31,ie:A5 2.':A' ,.g1'a' I jg 1. 27 uf, 3 W F' f ik 1 fifflv-'-' iillfffif X' Q, -Q, 'f f fu ww, W .,. V1 Q,-..L..,-., -,1 , 5,71 7 j-' J. 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I .W V 4:'X -QNX W ' fs, ' he-:XX Eclclins, C.M., Jr., AEC, Overall, J.E., AEAN, Wilson, A..l., AE2, Fallon, D.D., AE2-Chief explains electrical test gear. Mallin, C.E., AE'l, Kenney, R.C., AE2-Pulling Frank, H.M., ATI, Prudom, J.E., AN, Buesching, D.C., AE3, auto stabilization equipment. Flood, J.W., AE3, Ard, J.L., Jr., AT'l, Lavery, J.J., AT2, Hen- A N ning, C.E., AT3-HS-9 Electricians. Q McCarthy, C.J., SA, Quint, C.W., SOAS-N, Sidwell, R.J., SOA3, Irwin, J.M., SOA3, Scott, J.A. SOA3, Boyd, J.M., SOA2-Sonar ball. 175 LTJG C.V. Gordon, Harwell, B.H., SOA2, D'Arienzo, L., SOA3, Martin, T.J., SOASN, Smith, R.P., SOC, Law, L.D., SOA3-Checking air crew training. LCDR P.T. Bankston, LCDR M.D. Palmer, LCDR J. Caldwell, LTJG E.G. Githens, LCDR M.J. Twite-Exec's- and Department Head's meeting. Roland, N.J., AN, LTJG R.B. Hedriksen, Myers BD PR3-Fitting Mae West. fs -: ,Qf 7'3f'fX of Q t Q 5 2 K 7 X LTJG S.W. SA-PIO. eg, av! gfiafrni E 4 5 725 ax' 5 df. . WM A - Holt, Kelleher, RJ., SN, Fortner CWO B.E. Goodwin, Ennen, H.L., ATN3, McCroy, Seidel, T-J., SOAR3, CYOSS, J-E-I AN. l-UG R-W- S.J., AT3, Spoer, J.T., AT3, Elliott, .l.A., ATT, Seymour, MCD0I'10ld, l-TJG J-A- CIUWUQI ENS E-R- 5C1nCl5'Pf9PUf' P B.O., AT3-Tcrcan gear. ing flight plan. Shanklin, J.E.B., SN, Mellinger, W.D., SN, Bibby, W.R., SA-Personnel. ' N. i LTJG J.L. Yornell, Marion, S.B., AMC, LTJG E.M. Clune-Conference. Cook, H.F., AT2, Groork, V.J., AT2, Osborne, W.L., AT3, Bouts, F.H., AT2, Nelson, D.L., AT3, Bailey, C.W., ATAA-Tacan gear under sfudy. 7 ...qi QE.. 'ilf 1 1 lm! My fi 3 g1 1,1 151 i 1 ,1 ,'1 k1 is 1 il iii iiz' 'Iii if i I i1 512 1 i 1 I W il V il' l 1 I 12 ,4 1 2 1 1 11 11 1 1 1 l, 'f 51 .I W' fij 1 3 '. 1 fi, 1 'rx'-I 11 1 ' 1 i 1 ,11 1 13-Q 1 , lf' II 2 ' ffff, 'ii Efiig' sly 2253? 5111 :aisi W if i sq X 1'-Ts 34 .iii-5 '3 si:-: , ffzj, ,1 '1 Q 3 1 I V J fam if 'V V , , eifik' 1 , -' ,vi :wi Kolster, A.K. ATS3, Glynn, E.J., ATSAN, Durham, T.K., ATN3, Colohan, J.J., ATS3, Hackney, .l.A., ATR3- Working on Tacan gear. fliy if J , , -5,11 1 'X M71 7 7 fwwl W4 ff W f ff ff Q-X ff f f f if f If if fff X f, J f f if X f ff f f X v ff Bulebosh, J.E., AMS3, Calef, H.L., AM1, Schmitt, T.L., AMS3-Working on rofor head. Rainey, D.C., SN, Brooks, G.E., YN2-Checking squacl- ron instructions. i 78 Mather, M., AEMAA, Baioros, J.J., AA-Repairing land- ing lighf. SWS Surber, R.H., SA, Samsel, P.J., AK3, ENS G.D. Mc Connell-Supply packs up. Q f ra ,. ,, f, , , . . , , , 4 e, fr :1-me iw.-main ,tn'hM s21!f L I-Fzi :Lm:.?.m -2 455' ,Qin-Q..Qiff' .- if-1: . 1 we Coker, J.E., AN, Puckett, A.R., AD1, Perry, W.J. ADRAN, Lamont, K.J., AD'l, Tomczyk, W.J., AD2 Raymond, J.L., ADC-Power plants check engine. Boggs, F.H., AMC, Reams, G.T., Jr., SA-Leading Chief checks watch bill. Gass, F., III, SOA2, Fielder, J.G., SOI, Messinger, R Donovan, W.J., ADR3, Levin, R.W., AN, Baker, R.D., ADR3, Schwing, J.C., AN, Kirby, G.P., AN, Hamilton, W.D., AN-Pre-flighting HSS-7. 4 T.C., SOA2, Eisamon, W.A., SOA3, Horton, R.F., SOA2-Checking sonar records. LTJG V.C. Brower, Demeny, R.L., AO2-Checking weapons launches. 179 Bilodeau, J.A., AD3, Sydeski, J.P., AN, Willming, D.G., AD2, LTJG D.E. Blish, Kohler, K..l., AN, Williams, T.E., AN, Murphy, R.J., Jr., AN-Preflight. Collins, J.L., AN, Kraseiko, M.E., AA, Orland, E.J., AN, Stanley, T.E., AN- Preparing rotor head for flighf. Ai ' W Elrod, R.F., AMl, McDiviH, J.W., AM3, Kramer, J.W., Jr., AN-Working of Servo gang. Broadley, E.P., AM3, Fox, S.R., AM2, Reardon, M.O., AM3-Hooking up hy- draulic lines. l 180 .qu M . t,., lil!! ,,....,+ 1 . lf. .rfwxtfy l 5 4-...wim Hess, J.D., AM1, Andrzeiewski, W., AM2, Deist, W.R., AM3-Checking an order for a part. Demars, H.H., SN, Dobens, C.E., SN, Mowen, J.R., AN-Sorting mail. Leger, R.J., SN, Gift, A.A., SOASN Matthews, W.H., SNA, Baykins, J., AN Cameron, A.R., BM2-Holiday routine. LT F.A. Hiser, McCarty, R.R., PN3, Bailey, L.R., PN3-Discussing seavey procedure. LTJG R.J. Campbell, Renzi, F.J., AN- Checking berfhing spaces. 181 I l u r ll' ll l il L gel 1 Ll- 1 Eff l, l, r.. ll .J l ll ll. J H fu ii 141 if L f. l , : ll iii' 1 ,zzz Q , .3 L ,li ll. l Robinson, R.L., AM2, Langley, J.O., AN, Langdale, A.R., AMSAN-Tail pylon lock- Trenf R R AN Lambrlsky W R AN Jordan JL AD3 Reardon MO AMS3 Argo B E AA Posf fllghfs of HSS l ing rafchef handle. Ramon M.M. AM3 Williams MJ. AMS3 Thompson R.R. AM'l-Checking rofor blades for fears. Zanone, J.W., AMS3, Pimenfel, E.D., AM2-Servicing HSS-l landing gear. ENS H.R. Pllkenfon, Angerskov, K.M., SOA2, LT W.C. Brann, LTJG G.E. Bed- ingfleld, Riccio, L.J., ADC launching of HSS-l. 2 -, -..A f-.,-- 1 -f.--,..- -,.-:Q.'i1i1a::'g22t'A::55s-3, V+-,-,Q-f-.-.-. Tn., ,rm ,,, F. 1 1'f-s:.z.- ' Zia-2--r21:w'fc?.1?:'F 'T-kai? ' Rice, H.T., AR, G.A., AN, Arnold, A.A., ADI, Hutchinson, E.F., SN, Doherty, C.J., ADR3, Denecour, C.F., Jr., ADR3, Bryfonski, J.F., AN-Folding HSS-7 props. George, K.R., ADR3, Parsons, J D ADR3, Welsh, W.L., ADR3, White, PD ADR3, Moore, W.F., AD2, LTJG WS Renner-Finishing engine change. Caracole LL ADI Borr D K AN Eastham, E.S., ADR3, Woodmancy, C.A., Ch Jr., ADR3, Prosser, r.v., Jr., sN, s ' esser MC AMHAN Lane D R AN , , , pam' Lonnmg J D ADR3 Sylvester QjA'fsAHrTJ5'S5'i'r's G SN'L 'e Crew Pre' AD2 Line crew spreads rotor A l Canterbury, R.A., AN, Strong, F.E., AD2, Perrotta, O.A., AD'l, N-elly, J.A., AN-Afc accounting and planning. Chamber maintena HU-2 DET 45 Our primary mission is to rescue pilots who have ditched at sea. But from there on, any similarity to rescue work is purely coincidental. We are the taxi service ot the ship, carrying anything or anybody, any- where, trom Admirals to Seamen, and Chaplains to Civilians. I guess that is why we are called Helo Utility Squadron Two. We do this with two pilots and seven crew, and one little HUK that says Can Do. Ravenberg, R.L., AN, LTJG C.B. Warren, dering supplies. lain, A.G., ADC-Scheduling nce work. Hogan, R.D., AK3, Leavene, H.W., AKC, Stackpole, R.H., AK2-Or- Daughtry, J.S., AD'l, Hardy, T.V., AD2, LTJG G.L Meyers, Hollingsworth, B.G., AD3, Behrens, E.P. AM2-Helo crew. Vines, E.R., ATN3, LT B.J. Beard, Dooley, D.W., AD2, Stevenson, R.E., AN-Helo crew. V' 'ffl ,k .U ,fr v A ,x ,f f I f f ,Mem ,ff SAFETY XNFO i . I S Qw X VAW-1 2 DET 45 Detachment 45 of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron Twelve is a veteran group that has been a part of ESSEX spirit and tradition dating back to CVA days when she first ioined the Atlantic Fleet. The AD5W, or Guppy Aircraft, as it is appropriately nick-named, has the primary mission of providing airborne electronic search for air and surface targets. A large and powerful radar is housed in the round dome underneath the fuselage. In connection with radar search, the Guppy provides a communications re- lay from ESSEX to aircraft and ships operating many miles apart and can send a radar scope picture of what it sees to ships or land bases. Fowler, H.B., AD2, Witt, E.J., ADR3-Mechs check Engine run-up. Slattery, J.J., AN, Cantley, D.E., AN, Kalten bach, R.H., AN, Bakowski, R.S., AA, Ruvolo C., AN, Picard, D.E., AN, Hutchinson, R.J., AN Plane captains of DET45. Hoelting, D.W., ATR3, Kaltenbach, R.H., AN, Lovatt, .l.C., AMH2, Hutchinson, R.J., AN, Patterson, DQJ., AE2-Crew per- ,, s -...,,....,. forms periodic inspection. 136 f ff Steele, J.E., ATC, LT A.B. Sullivan, LTJG J. McCloy, Triana, AJ., AEL3- Pilot and crew mon plane. LCDR .l.J. Murphy, ENS Porter 99,000th arrested landing aboard ESSEX. Steele, J.E., ATC, LTJG J. Gilkey Pilot and crewman preflight plane. 187 Cantley, D.E., AA, Lovatt, .l.C., AMH2, Kalten- bach, R.H., AN, Patterson, D.J., AE2, Hoelting, D.W., ATR3, Angel, C.E., AE2-Maintenance crew turns to. ,, VAW-1 2 an ,. ,ga 2 In 1 1 . Ruvolo, C., AN, Harvey, G-E-1 ADC, WiH, E.J., ADR3-Mechs use engine ana- Iyzer. , ' LTJG A.O. Gray, Ncurdi, R.J., ATN3-Crew mans fheir plane. , f A , Q 1 x ! 2 . 5 , L. V C i E 2, T X Zigi Nardi, R.J., ATN3, Hoelting, D.W ATK3, Friss, R.E., ATRAN. W ,iv l 1 Angel, C.E., AE2, Nordi, R.J., ATN3, LTJG R.C.Bc1rker Lozier A.L. ADT. 52 2 , M ff MS' M fi :fz?Sy,ffSfs4 X H W, R x My , . -1 arm, ' 'A' .. r , -'. ,', ,Wil-'-if. . L....f-.4 w,,1c--v- x K f an :W Wy, , 5 4,31 1072 Q ' WIN df 13.9 W af .Q , kg ihn X ,, , ,, X x pf X - 'W,Rw'X:.f vi Xzffxlfffr X5 X , L'.1zf-WYQ . ,.Qfi5515'4ff'Tf51 A t ,MM-, f , . J -.-v-.....,.. W 'N X WW X -Mk X mah. 10,5-, .0 , , . , ,. . . 1 . . 1 Q ,., -,WW .., f i1?3!7Afji :',:'521f, 331' ' 5I3J '5T'.- ' 13:31. 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' ' X ' ' w-'mem WagW--?+v,.f?z1!-1:fm-1-r..w.fg:'Qg': ,,Ag:'N-LQM T L, ff Yard Duty lmmedlately followlng ESSEX s triumphant and splrlted return to Mayport from her final Mediterranean deployment as an attack carrler, she entered the New York Naval Shipyard at Brooklyn, for overhaul and repair During her slx weeks In the bug city ESSEX In drydock began to settle down from the busy and excltlng crulse lust completed to the routlne of paper work and near- drudgery that marks a ship s stay In the yard Acetylene torches flamed a brlef flery pattern against newly painted grey steel much as the lights of the city blazed nightly against the darkened skyline lust across the rlver The roar of lets on the flight deck was replaced by the monotonous chatter of the pneu matlc drlll the wet slap of the palnt brush the falnt echolng tap of hammers It was a time of waltlng for a new home and a new gob It was a time of education and tralmng for a new role a time of refurbishing and repollshlng the shlp as ESSEX prepared for her departure to Quonset Polnt Rhode Island her new home port There operating as an Antlsubmarlne Carrier she would assume a dlfferentand challenging role In her country s defense ESSEX in drydock . an awe-rnsplrmg sweep of steel ea -4' Elbow grease, concentration and a high-powered buffer remove dirt and rust to prepare ESSEX for a new paint job. Every inch of ESSEX received careful attention. The steel-helmeted yard workers and the white hatted crew members together undertook the herculean task of overhauling the great carrier. l9l One of the small boats aboard the mighty ship gets repaired. l Q l 1 3 Just take this bottle over there . . . ls your blood pressure always this high? l92 Blood Donations... ' Just as New York offered its myriad attractions to the ESSEX sailor, so the ship responded to the city, answering the always urgent need of the Red Cross for blood donations. The hangar deck, now emptied of aircraft, was filled with new activity, as amidst' the organized confusion of repair efforts, Red Cross work- ers, doctors and nurses took blood pressures, medical histories, and pints of blood from the ready crew. In return, the inevitable donuts, orange iuice, coffee and milk. . . and the stimulation of the smiles and sincere gratitude that met the large scale donation. Now this won't hurt a bit. In the traditional Red Cross manner-donuts and coffee. They could have danced all nighT . . . and did. 9- ..1,A-.1f'. S-':4--P-.I-J--ing ' -'-' ' ,- 4 - g . - f ' ,M f f A , . , h . - -. D J J? ffg1a3,r v 1vw r'f rJf 1 .e-i,f, .2,.4: ff m , f'-1 f1'Q,fi4.:S-:e,Haf'f 1, T A. 'Y' f f g- A , 2' , :f ...and a Ship's arty BUT, life in The big ciTy was Tun, Too . . . aside from visiTing well-known TourisT meccas and viewing The in- credible and famous sighTs of an incomparable ciTy, ESSEX men enjoyed a memorable parTy aT The Boule- vard ResTauranT in Queens, Long Island. There, among piTchers of beer, clouds of cigareTTe smoke, sequinned and glamorous enTerTainers, and a hosT of preTTy girls, ESSEX men enjoyed The food, laughed a loT and liTerally . . . had a ball. A welcome inTerlude of Tun in Cl busy hard working schedule, The ship's parTy was a never-To- be-TorgoTTen highlighT of The sTay in New York. WaiT'll I Tell The guys . . . and in The spoflighf They re The independenf Type T93 Welcome Aboard, sir! RADM Rhodam Y. McElroy, COM- CARDIV 78, conducfs o personnel inspection. l l l No formal ceremonies marked ESSEX's Trc1nsiTion from 0 ieT-bearing olTTc1ck carrier To or new member of The Nolvy's cull imporTolnT omTi-submarine defense Teolm. IT was only o dc1Te . . . 1 April . . .The orrivol of The Hog, COMCARDIV 'I8 . . . and The humorous noTe lenT To The siTuolTion by USS F. D. RCOSEVELT when Thc1T ship relieved ESSEX in The MediTerrc1neon. A quieTTrc1nsiTion, buT on imporTcnT sTep. T94 SI Captain Winters of USS ROOSEVELT and Captain Fowler, of USS ESSEX, enjoy a laugh over FDR's presentation of ESSEX's mythical first kill . . . SS FISH The Aclmiral's staff moves aboard . . . 195 at Turnover ceremonies in the Med. RADM McElroy is welcomed by CDR Moran s I ESSEX eaves ew York Minus her masf, ESSEX makes if under the Brooklyn Bridge wifh room fo spare. ' rv E1 asieaE::fm1:f-Q1z2AfiM'i'2!f:5', a t ' -ge' HE A R-235 ' L The busy little tugs push, shove and guide ESSEX from Bayonne where she stopped to have her mast put on. ...Destinalion...Quonset Point ESSEX arrives in Quonset Point . . . welcomed by fireboats and tugs to her new home. Soon, it was time to leave New York. Putting the busy days at the Yard behind her, ESSEX, now CVS-9, was ready to turn north towards her new home port. Sailing maiestically through the East River, she took her last look at New York's famous skyline. Then, marshalled and pushed by the impudent little tugs, she was in open waters and on her way home. 197 E F, Change of Command I relieve you, Sif- A ceremonious Transifion. AT change of command ceremonies aboard ESSEX in QuonseT PoinT, RADM AshworTh relieved RADM McElroy of The command of Carrier Division EighTeen. RADM McElroy wenT on To become command- ing officer of The Naval Base aT Key WesT, Florida, wiTh The loesT wishes of The crew Tor good luck in his new assignmenT. To his crediT was The iniTial esTablishmenT of smooTh relaTions loeiween The flag and The ship, GS ESSEX became newly designaTed flagship of ASW Group Three. RADM AshworTh Took The Hag . ..anCl laTer wenT half-way around The world wiTh ESSEX, operaTing wiTh several foreign navies and bringing crediT To The ship by his aloiliTies. A last look of Quonsef. A Middie Cruise... and a record breaking landing JusT as in school, l note Taking is imporTonT. In June, 1960, ESSEX deparTed QuonseT PoinT To begin a shorT cruise designed To Train midshipmen from various colleges and universiTies The way of life aT sea. These poTenTial Navy officers, under The Holloway Plan, joined The crew for inTensive Training . . . which in- cluded The Techniques of swabbing The deck, as well as learning To operaTe signal flags and lighTs, wield a broom, and observe aT firsT hand The operafions of The greaT ship. For These midshipmen, This was To be more Than The usual middie cruise . . . for iT was while ESSEX waslaT sea in, early summer, ThaT an S2F piloTed by Capfain Richard L. Fowler, Commanding Officer of CVS-9, caughT The wire, and broke The exisTing record for The greaTesT.number of arresTed landings ever made on any one carrier. The nrevious mark, held by The old SNRATOGA, was 98,549 landings . . . and The record breaking landing was .duly celebraTed wiTh The Tradi- Tional cake, as well as much newspaper coverage. The middie cruise also included a brief liberiy in Halifax, Nova ScoTia.' ' 1 200 Saturday, 25 June, 7960, 7378 . . . ESSEX recovered an S2F, piloted by Captain Richard L. Fowler, Commanding Officer . . . this landing was arrested landing number 98,55O, breaking all previous records for the most, arrested landings on board a W combat carrier. Here, Captain Fowler presides at traditional cake-cutting ceremonies in celebration. li Admiral Ashworth extends to Captain Fowler the congratulations , of the entire ship, and a plaque commemorating the landing. li i 5 Admiral Ashworth addresses the crew on the occasion of i the record-breaking landing. 'J , 74 F .V 1443, i .MAA-.-ww, , ,f . , June 1960 we -l-wlwim -w,Q3.Q4ss,. J,: .'f . . -f i i , 'f,,. , 7 1 V 3 A , s. . r YV-. .. -. , . s . ,-,- , .--.- .-- s - - - - -1- -ew - , ..... f Au, ,J 4,4 ,H U,-55 ,rf .gig gif, ,fx , 2: ,wi-,s,,.l.,.,J .e,f'K- ,nf Y.-J 5-1 gk 715. .-5 Aran- f ,gud ig Q., 1, -55, , E.,,.3,-374.75gs,1.g5,n+-:ggi41-,-. gs. f J-.-,,, mu,, . .- -- ,sm -,., i - 5 fbfhufm- Leafebimimv-H-mls-.nfs ' Trigg? 'Q 1 fi' Under professional supervision, a middie sweeps down. The middies, meanwhile, marked by fhe dis- tincfive band around their white hafs, gof down fo serious work . . . i Or loafed, when they could get away wifh it. 201 1., nm.-War. -:A Milam 'Q' ' :Zi f 5 4 f Q 'l 4 Mfg.. i , Z A middie finds a rare moment of relax- afion in his cabin. XM 7 3 fy? Like all experienced Navy men, the mlddles Ime up for llberfy IH Halifax, Nova Scoha Z? ff Z xwx wx 'NWWKM Xff ff fze Learning the mfrlcacles of fhe signal flags. ZO2 X N Q . . . . . x fl if .Fi U Y x rfvl' lk V , x K fy x New x xx Rv, N flwkxw, X x X 4 X x .,. , . ,, , . ,,-. ,.-., , ., ., .-.. . .----, .. ,- .- - 4:-: .,--.-'- Af.1,g:..- , .11 3' -Q ' ' W' L '1'4'-- X ffE'T ff Agp 'Z' ' Wg-f . ',.1 ,r-4, 'fa '-2A?:,i'7T515il'Ef:'5f'5i-I' :'E1TQi - 1-Fa :-Q:1IE221?5:2'1E?TiTfstf:t-:TQ:1zfE:L-221-T1:-.a ff 111,-'ala' '25f1ff?'?ff-'15-f ... -if C-f .13'f7 -'-1l f'-'b f U - -'- f'- - '- - --' ,pg551: ,:j:.f.:fe-4.5q,gg.-.1 2-vwQ.:an-ar.:-E+'-:er-::':'-.V-:--ff11'z--Y, -- - - ' --Y' ff f' ' H' -' N ' Visual signals 203 Oblivious H S- 9 The ESSEX crew enioyed many celebrations during the summer, but for HS-9, two of the most important occasions included their winning of the coveted CNO Safety Award, and the marking ot their 3000th helo landing aboard ESSEX. The Safety Award plaque was presented by RADM Ashworth, and the landing was t commemorated . . . in the traditional way . . . by q great big cake. S l Helo -7154 of HS-9 approaching for recovery. Captain Searcy, Commanding Officer, USS ESSEX, congratulates crew members on their historic 3000th landing on ESSEX. 1 l ' 55: Q A 4 S XS, f kk SS 3 - , lyy 'Vito A S A S A gg . S .W-sssjgigxc. X ' M asc SSSSS i Kg: Ss s.sscsss , J! V V f S . f so - ---aff: ' ' 1 , A S S.,SS,SSSSSSSS ,, 1 L ' 49 , y,.,N1lQ-ff Q , , S f,gQ, X XS RADM Ashworth presents the prized CNO Safety Award to CDR Cav- sg fi X Q fit? M' xx K- anaugh, Commanding Officer, HS-9. ft s A Q 5 5 X st Q ff :es :SS f WX K N. S T , 'XX i S I 151 X5 VM S XS .X My I I . x 7 X ,, A big grin for a big cake. L ' : A' ' Sw S S . 204 M.,A,,vL .QW ww 19 ax fu rg, .- Qmf, .. ,Q 4.1,:f5.zLm1,,.mTf5.fQg.k+c.6:Zv,k..2. r5m:g21Q2-L22:2f5-i4:iiE+2s. mfEk JEn2iM ' 'f-.,..-fu,-Y. A.L-,.,...-. ,., ... -.---.,.. , .. ., ..v I H A , . , A. , , hh , ,,,,, ,, ,,'-N, . : .. - A 4- ,f ' -1 5- ,.,.. -,L.., QA, .. , 4.. . '- , ,J . v,j,g,413,y1A-lyf gh qaf fig:-Je,fff,w:f-g,-y.,-G'I1139,'- .,g:y7,?-.? j3w, , ' -':,z,gg533g'Qg',5L3f4L1ii3 9' .29 DEPLOYM NT 196 ea Spray Sword TIIYUSI ahd I llnk l l W X Vfk X l' V X xy X XX Q21 W Q4-ZZ xv f X Operation Sea Spray Operation Sword Thrust Operation SEA SPRAY was conducted by American and Canadian forces while enroute to the North Atlantic for the NATO exercises. Over sixty ships, four hundred carrier-based planes, and thirty-five land-based aircraft participated in the naval portion of the 1960 fall series of NATO exercises . . . Operation SWORD THRUST. The aim of the exercises was to provide training and experience for the units and personnel of the At- lantic Striking Fleet, under the command of Vice Ad- miral Deutermann. The Striking Fleet's main components consisted of two carrier striking groups, one American and one British, and the anti-submarine warfare group built around ESSEX and Destroyer Squadron Twenty. American carriers included in the exercises were ESSEX, SHANGRI-LA SARATOGA, as well as the Brit- ish ships, ARK ROYAL and HERMES. Among the cruis- ers were NORTHAMPTON, BOSTON, MACON, the British cruiser GAMBIA, and the Dutch cruiser DERUY- TER. Over thirty destroyers from the Allied countries provided a screen for the Striking Fleet while France, Norway and the United States provided submarines, Cigarette, anyone? and Canada lent escort ships for the exercises. Operation SWORD THRUST was designed to exer- cise the air defense and anti-submarine defense of the Striking Fleet, and to exercise measures designed to prevent interference between Allied maritime forces engaged in different activities in the same area. The exercises, which lasted throughout the month of Sep- tember, were divided into two parts, one in the Nor- wegian Sea, and the second part in both the Norwegian Sea and the Bay of Biscay. Part Il also provided close air support to Supreme Allied Commander Europe's exercise FLASH BACK II, being held concurrently with the NATO maneuvers. The anti-submarine unit, headed by ESSEX, and under the command of RADM Frederick L. Ashworth, provided protection to striking units throughout the exercises and tested its own anti-submarine defense capabilities against submarine opposition provided by the various NATO nations. After nearly an entire month of exercises off Northern Europe, ESSEX moved on to Lisbon, for a few days of well earned rest. 206 An iniured man from a destroyer is high- lined aboard ESSEX for fast emergency treatment. WZ The little tin cans have a rough time in heavy seas. In simulated fire drill, corpsmen carry patient to sick bay but it could be the real thing. CAPT Anderson gives shot to members of the ESSEX crew, with new hypo spray gun- as part of the ship's mass effort to prepare for the European exercises. 207 X X f LZ? The helos refurn from fhelr search Ready for launch ESSEX makes history again On 21 September, 1960, ESSEX became the first combatant carrier in naval history to have 100,000 arrested landings to her credit, when LTJG Tinley Olten of VAW-12 brought his AD-5W safely on deck. Among the other crew members were Dean Hoelting, ART3, and ENS Phillip Shoe- maker. This landing took place north of the Arctic Circle, while ESSEX was operating off the Norwegian coast in support of the NATO exercises. The historic landing was made on a cold and misty night, during around the clock air opera- tions. The plane was returning from a routine three hour anti-submarine patrol when it snagged the ESSEX wire for the 100,000th landing in the history of the gallant carrier. As always, the landing was celebrated by a cake . . . which, in itself, made his- tory. The 8 x 5 ft., 1000 lb cake was the largest ever baked on ESSEX! Z , M f, ,ff .ii Wm I Q 79 .. ,MO , 1 xg .. is L I . , M' A 209 Captain R.L. Fowler congratulates LTJG T.L. Olten on his historic landing LTJG Olten cuts the great cake which celebrated the 100,000th landing. His fellow crew mem- bers from VAW-12 look on with ' anticipation. ' l l l l T QM'-Y Lisbon, Portugal A welcome Trlp up The Rlver Tagus after some 26 days at sea, for a vlslt To The front wmdow of Europe Llsbon was a mosT welcome slghT after nearly a monTh of conTlnuous opera- Tlons In The rough seas of NorThern Europe As The anchor was dropped In The Tagus Rlver, The enhre crew anxlously walfed for llberfy and a chance To see The slghTs of The caplTal and prlnclpal seaporT of PorTugal The clTy IS bullT In Terraces on seven hllls from which one can geT superb vlews of The rlver and The magnlflcenT surrounding counTryslde The clTy lTself Too, IS a lovely slghT, wlTh numerous TounTams and sTaTues, gardens and well- Tended parks, and numerous and unusual churches Whlle ESSEX vlslTed Llsbon, many of The crew members had The chance To lourney To nearby FaTlma, scene of The Miracle Tours were arranged by The Chaplain s Omce, and many Took This opporTunlTy To vlew The Cafhedral aT Faflma, bullT on The spoT where The Miracle was recorded To have Taken place ffff if f W lf! ,gm f f!W'29T-4:5 f M JZZWW Aullyf- ,ffl sgmhuywryj QV if am fu.. 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N7 Contenders for Miss Portugal . . . 1970. One of the many lovely fishing villages of Portugal . . . this one, Nazare, tucked be- tween hills. 215 Z ii: -55 Sfqi. .L. ogg, ETL? 1 i, , 14 H A ll rl 11 1 i i E i , lx . if' E? ' ii X , 1 w ,, W fl f 'N , . ' fi, cc ,M , W x lce cream and cake were the order of fhe day af fhe Lisbon Orphan's Party, held aboard ESSEX. l 9 I I The beaufiful beach of quainf Nazare, as seen from nearby mountains. P! ,fn ' 11 Phofographers fake advantage of fhe hills surrounding 2 6 Nazare fo snap unusual phofos. 1 8 l M , l I i 4,1 BL l'l r , M X I , x w jx N , NX' F 1 li: is w , 9 ln l . l',, l ml X T' lily w f-i 1 e wa wi J 1' n 1 an l ll' l N , ,A . ' ' l'lf 'Y-- - 4 4 1 1 5 4 ' K 3 A ii 1 f ' 3 X kv 4 5 The Portuguese visitors enjoyed a tour of the ship. Street scene. I 4 i Old cobbled streets, old customs, another way of life. 5 fi f a l 5 l The local trucker. u 217 I f- gf., ,Z-,.f,'3f-gg:-. -E35 3?J.itE '.11 -.J-Ev.: . :lr 14 ..z-an -'-,:4.-.fir-...af-:,'s:.. L..--.' .1 fg::-1'wa.v,,-N '13 Wm. , ,F ,.u,.,lL ,R,,,,, W V, , , ,W ,W , The Admiral seems fo have been caughf napping . . . or else felt the ll I I k.ll lasf low blow personally . . . or else he just canf oo Smoker provides entertainment MWWW me An enfhusrashc crowd rs assembled In Hangar Bay 1 for the smoker 218 Ugh! -x., -'?14-:..4:L ':-Lqsmg +13 u A I X I 1 f -JW:-'.:':11' 1-ifw I: :'7f':f7 1-2 K I '- Shall we dance? 21 9 Naples Under the towering eye of Mount Vesuvius a quick stop to renew old acquaintances and meet new friends. On the IOth of October, ESSEX slipped through the Tyrrhenian Sea, into the circular inlet known as the Bay of Naples, for a three day stay in this beautiful Italian city, prior to moving on to Pakistan for the CENTO operations. Naples, one hundred twenty miles southeast of Rome, situated on the picturesque north shore of the Bay of Naples, is the commercial and cultural center of Southern Italy. It occupies a fan-shaped area around the bay, and stretches inland up the slopes of the surrounding hills. The city of Naples rests serenely in the shadow of great Mt. Vesuvius, at whose foot lie the ruins ofthe ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, both of which were covered by a blanket of ashes and molten lava from an eruption of this mountain hundreds of years ago. Just to the side of the bay entrance, lies the semi-tropical Isle of Capri, fabled for its beauty in song and story. y While in Naples, tours to Pompeii and Rome were arranged, and many crew members visited the ruined city and The Eternal City . . . Neopollfan donkey and smiling ffiend- A cameo engraver pollshes one of the carved stones for souvenir seeking sailors 220 51 'fir f u. ,n,.- ct' .. 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A -- - LL, g'-nmgg, fn- L,-.1 .M 57,5-'-jjL.n' az ,5 irgugga'313.511-:IQSSQE-alfa:::..1'Q.z.tq:::..n.7 a: M , .f-+ M ffzafe f 1 5 A ,fam , fewwa K Maas, 1 ...A , f - , 17.. ,gn 0 - f ' -1-2.-M I ' , , I K 19 'V ,'n U h 1 4 vf,,:', -Q' 2... .-- if 'Q' ! 4 ,W 4-N. V31 N Y 'a Oh, my heart belongs in Napoli . Caesor's Forum. E 4 :Sa S x-L. ' E25 ., , ,re mil 25175 -'A-'L-. 9:53 12555 Fil? 3211 1. . L ' Z. '21 ,Qu -aw 3,5 L .11 .. J 1 ir. x ESSEX visits fhe resurrected sfreefs of Pompeii. ff MW , ,W WM , 226 E -Q A . f, ffm 444-42 4.v- .W U.:- I ' W --,,, :fm Q. ir- ,ML if . . - -ww: .nu nf mn. -. f X .'1'f--n..,-F7-lr 4, i Mf. Vesuvius . . . the smoldering volcano that wrecked Pompeii in 79 A.D. The remains of the Forum at Pompeii. Sfrada dell Abbondanza 27 ln the wardroom . . . candles, flowers, music, and memories. I 'fi' ,Q 4 X S' 'Q 1, Captain Fowler and Chief Stiles display cake at farewell party. Change of Command Captain Seth S. Searcy, Jr. relieved Captain Rich- ard L. Fowler of command of the ESSEX, on October l3th, to become the nineteenth commanding officer of the ship. Captain Fowler's new assignment sent him to join the staff of Chief of Naval Operations in Washing- ton, as Chief of Staff and Senior Aide to Admiral Burke. A farewell party was held for the Captain while ESSEX was anchored in the harbor at Naples . . . a candle-lit dinner, a special cake baked for the occasion, goodbye gifts from his fellow officers, an hilarious skit, and of course, a solemn ceremony marking the tran- sition of command. With a final salute and a wave from Captain Searcy, Captain Fowler left the ship, on his way to his new assignment. Captain Fowler responds with a smile to a gift of golf clubs. Evidently it was very funny. 22 1 me f +f 1 fi 1- if ? i33 mf , Q . ' ' - F L - -iff ' ' ' Z'. 'i, ' Q 'fI4 2. 75 ' , ' f f 'A 1. .f-. ' .'.-eg,-, ,ze- 11, ,rw iff- if 'Z in c ,EJ ??'lQZ?'-?T'ff- . 'F' 'BWV 5' ' V' 5- - A --?1 f ' '5,,:.f 1 ,5 f' ,M 5 41,5 , ' vw, G If M A: V l, t4 N .4 'F I ,V We JW W, I, aa , . f eff, A . -,f , -- .,-.L ., f new we A' . a -31,52-5-.ze .-iam A .e-f'.M - f ' ,. , ie. 1 -F A -- M W-'--A - . v V fi,4QW 'MW , N 6 fn' IW' f 0 L+. 1 w 1 ,vm ,ff .flfiw wt fa -,Mi Capiain Searcy relieves Capfain ' Fowler af Change of Command ceremonies. Captain Fowler addresses the crew . . 1 i I 4 4 X 1 f A lf-'Sf Sdlufe - . ' . a final wave . . . goodbye. 229 2i3 Religious Services Each week, religious services of all three maior faiths are held aboard ESSEX. ln addition, the Chap- lains spend a good part ot Sunday holy-helo hopping via ESSEX helicopters to the various destroyers that accompany the great carrier wherever she goes. On these smaller ships, which have no Chaplains of their own, the ESSEX chaplains conduct a regular program of services. . Catholic Mass in the Hangar Bay use ff E XX X l E mlm-ff Vi x 5, V f ss ge-. -Q-Qqnnum we X 5 .Q.1Q X . Qs 2, T ig if -els J .. L ..7 . , ,, ' .-.ng .-,, .-.nw .. ' 7... -:fa:,-1.15:a.-Ulf.-:ina'ififzh-'F-wi::'ff.2Fffi:Tv FF'iff? l -fini' j'l-Ziiffj,-,'i45' 25124 'L3-E'T'f-1313. 'If -fly 'iff-3311:. f5-.zgr-t: 151, A',5Tl-'-1f'fS'r IF i'f'5i-iii! f '7Q5ff-Fi.Q-2'L '?45f35.75'f7L1:'FYf'5'? Chaplain Tillberg smiles for the camera be- fore riding helicopter to the destroyers to administer Protestant services. Chaplain Tillberg gives Holy Communion at Members of the Jewish faith conduct their Protestant services aboard ESSEX. gown services in the Crew's Lounge. I 231 a ll ti T i i tl Yi H 11 1 w i .E t nl' .1 l 1 l it t 4 Ei lt .5 49 129 i sem... Q Port Said...Suez CanaI...Porl Suez...Red if Captain Searcy moved from his custom- ary vantage point on the bridge to a specially constructed platform . . . ESSEX takes a watery short cut through a very dry land . . . anyone for a date and a mile walk? The trip to Karachi from the Mediterranean area is thousands of miles shorter today than it was little more than one hundred years ago, because of a man-made short cut, the Suez Canal. On l6 October, ESSEX arrived at Port Said, an Egyptian city which serves as the Mediterranean entrance to the Canal. It remained in that harbor overnight, to assure a safe passage through the Canal the following day. On the next morning, ESSEX began the thirteen hour, 105 mile transit of the Suez Canal. During the very hot and often tedious trip, the course was directed by Captain Searcy from a thirty foot conning 4 tower, specially constructed on the flight deck for the transit. The ESSEX spent the night of the l7th anchored in Bitter Lakes -1 to wait for daylight before travelling on, and the following morning, reached Port Taufiq, the southern terminal of the Canal, which lies on the shores of the Red Sea, only a few miles from the City of Port Suez. The ESSEX travelled across the Red Sea, and made a short refueling stop at Aden, principal port on the Arabian Peninsula. After the CENTO operations in Karachi, ESSEX once again transited both the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, becoming the first American aircraft carrier to make this trip in both directions. On the way home, ESSEX set another record, completing the trip in ten and one half hours, which Canal authorities believed was the shortest transit time in the history of the waterway. . . on a thirty foot tower built on the flight deck, in 'Z3' order to direct the ESSEX's transit of the Suez Canal. I 22 S ea...Adel1 5 i Port Suez, a new and old city at the southern end of the Canal The center guide post and platform ESSEX sailors dlsembark from liberty launch used for connmg of ship through the at Aden, B.C.C. Canal. Cdptain Searcy and pilots direct the ship. Souvenir hunters find the flavor of the Orient in their purchases, as they shop at Aden. L 2 2 i Karachi taxi. Children are the same everywhere Cadillacs and camels, snake charmer's pipes and bebop, and is it a tent that walks? Little more than a hundred years ago, Karachi was a quiet fishing village Today, Karachi is the main port, commercial metropolis, and capital city of mod ern Pakistan, one of the newest nations of the world. . .one of the oldest civilizations known to man. ' Karachi vividly represents this strange mixture of new and old of old world and new, of East and West. Traffic is a frightening hodge podge of mod ern flashy cars, bicycles, camels, ancient horse-drawn victorias IIFIQIIDQ donkey carts. Her streets are filled with snake charmers, dancing bears street vendors selling everything imaginable, beggars. To add to the confusion millions of people throng busily through the streets. Karachi is women in purdah and girls dressed like those at home It IS hovels and slums and brilliantly modern new buildings. It is a series of contrasts and a wonderland of dazzling sight to western eyes. During the past ten years its population has quadrupled and a huge influx of Moslem refugees from Hindu India add to the intensely crowded city. ESSEX was in the city of Karachi, though, for more than sightseeing Be tween October 25th and November IOth, ESSEX participated in her second maior exercise of the cruise, operating with the British, Pakistanis and Iranians in the CENTO exercise MIDLINK. A total of thirty-five ships was Involved In the operation under the direction of both Rear Admiral A. R. Kahn of the Pakistan Navy, and Rear Admiral Ashworth of the ESSEX. During the exercises, which included in-port communications drills a warm up phase at sea and training in the protection of fast and slow convoys ESSEX her air group and Destroyer Squadron Twenty provided anti-submarine defense for the five days of operation. To do this, the ship was at Flight Quarters with around the clock air operations. MIDLINK saw the closest possible cooperation among the Allied nations perhaps best symbolized by cross deck operations, in which ALBION sent four jets to ESSEX, and ESSEX sent two S2F Trackers to ALBION Because of the spirit of cooperation which developed among the participating groups the en tire exercise was a tremendous success, both operationally, and from the stand point of a furtherance of our People to People program. Karachi, Pakistan o.1.:,n:L:,v,41L1h::z.: -,4 A ' -- 'f' .:, . , . ,+1.-.w-'.z'-,-..- .:1.,,1f1,,u 'Z4:13tg1Q:g,.g.q ...in ,gf A -l 11:,,5, w1,f5f.,g, l I I S l 1 I 1 1 1 W. 1 l I ,, fm, . V... .. ... ..- .. -1- k -' - - ,. , ,. ,, -, qv -.- 1 . 11--:-11, --A 5 .,..J..v:f1... I.. ,. - . ,., . ., ,. . ' -v- -' 1 : r , : gs.9v:t 'fp' we 'j1 f'f1 f Q-'Wiz-r i fa . 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Meadows, ADRS, on his reenlisfmenf and gets a real happy grin in return. sf' f 5-ssfz,5,f, .XX W' A 9 V 7 ff 4 ff Wf W2 ' 4f,,f . W , , , . ,ma , V4 f 1 W f X f W .M Z 4X ,J X ,J , . . ' f AU , V , -1 ' K, , , . : W - Q X V' W z 2 ' 'T A , Q ' ' 2 f Qi! l 17 yrs. : f' .ff ' f 1, 1 1' ,f X , UV! X. . J f -. , nfs , gli' TSB- T - 3,41 if ,i s UN T, f is Z ff ,Q f X Q, . 5 ATT TW ' . -fr , ' , f . 1 rg,-fngx f' W W mhz Qys , NL I gg f ,f W A ,. I . 1 T' . - a , f ff ' ' f ,, A Q f, sg' , , f, eff, ' , , -. ,QM f ' ,vw eswff ,M , . Vp f, JW .gn X 3.1: A A 1 'Y , f W2 is .i s ,,,, , , ,, v ,f pf, . 1. , ,f V .,,f..L--5, i' X i , , M mf X 6 6 ,?f X? C is W 7 f X Q XXI X X f .X Y' X -4 H A Wa, If was a first Flores, BTT, D. class initiation! F. V. Schochler, MMT, and C. Holbrook, MMT. T lfa f .X ., f inf . 2 - Q , l in S IW I Reenlistments anol promotions are always the sig- nal for some sort of reaction. In most cases, it is merely a happy smile, a word of congratulations, a hand shake. ln other cases, it is necessary for certain initiation rites to accompany the rise in rate, and in these cases, iust about anything can happen. WT sf X53 f is fe. .ggi , ' 5 Q. Y QQ The new first class's pose for a group picture: Parham, ABT, Laing, ABT, Kirflink, BTT, Froleck, CST, Pruter, AMT, Fox, AMT, Duliakas, AET, Tallman, ABT, Schochler, MMT, Front row, Beebe, MMT, Gaufsch, BTT, Towers, PMT, Long, MMT, Wighfman, ADT, Johnson, SMT, Calloway, MMT, Cobb, PHT. 238 Boot chiets line up tor-T.L. Ruth, ADC, J.A. Royal, RMC, H.L. Clifton, GMC, .l. Thibocleaux, SDC, P. Foster, SDC, Q.M. Wolchlco, AOC. Wag Now eat! Captain S.S. Searcy congratulates All the possessors of the new quarter ENS. M.G. Wright on his promotion to inch gold stripe with Captain Searcy LTJG. after promotion to LTJG's. 239 .-...-1 qi' 240 , Z' The ruins of the Temple of Nike . . . now being partially restored. Athens A return to the more familiar, with pilgrimages to the ancient world dozing over a modern city. On ESSEX's return from the Orient to the more familiar Mediterranean, her first port of call was Athens, oldest city visited on the cruise. Long called the fountainhead of Western culture, Athens today is rich in monuments of many different periods, which ESSEX sightseers spent hours photo- graphing and viewing. The sights of ancient Athens, however, seemed to particularly overwhelm the city, drawing the tourist with a great, compelling force. Over the city rises the Acropolis, the rock itself, two hundred thirty feet above the city, five hundred twenty feet above the sea, covered with the magnificent ruins of great temples. At the base of the Acropolis, the Odeon, the Theatre of Dionysius, . . somewhat to the south, Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Zeus . . . and crowning the hill itself, the Parthenon, its marble perfec- tion echoing all the glory that was Greece, its design a silent tribute to the genius of the early Grecian artists who created the magnificent building, frieze and sculp- tures. i Below is the modern city of Athens, a quiet, dusty, stately place, filled with the curious contrasts which mark any great and cosmopolitan metropolis. . .the strange mixtures of the simple and elaborate, the an- cient and contemporary, the lavish and the run-down. Athens, was, to all ESSEX men, a city of contrast, and yet this contrast itself was the personality of the city, dominated bythe giant monuments to her greater past. The King's Guarcl, well known for their picturesque and col- orful uniforms. . f X i 1,-,NLM .. of N Inside the Parthenon . . . another world I , 1 i i 1 x i 1 All fhaf remains of fhe glory thai was The eleventh century Byzanfine church af Daphni. 242 Changing of fhe guard . . . white stockings, ple-died skirts, the slap of rifles, a solemn countenance. ,,g , A ,, ,Q ' Y' fjj ,'gl'g1,jQ'1?,, .,..?5:51li'.Z L1Q:.?QfQ'i-5f?5E .L iff? ' 1.45, The theatre of Dionysius . . . echoing with the immortal words of ancient Greece's greatest scholars. Gateway to lost centuries . . . the Periclean entrance to the Acropolis. E , W-fs 24 IZ l A 1 ,i l L i 1 , LL.L X se X lawfXfEA X. yzf ies X :K ff aff I XXX E15 WN fff ,,,,,,, ' X sf XR ,,,X ffyzlff Y ,.g,,,,,-fir 5 ' YI? . , K XX 1, 7 f., - ' 1 if-,aff XXX LX , ., .XXX ffff A f 'rf ,X . ' ' X - . X I f Xi f, IZ QXX1 , 5 X 1 , Xi v'fff'W 5 M' +,,..v , ,Q XXXXFQXM is ,, A f X' X l 4 X ,WA 2 X . , ' I we ' 'Q' If ,,. wg .'. 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The Golden Age . . . a memory. 244 Xe ,X XXX.ef 3' X K K P' , ,, XX ,XX5Q,,.,,, ,a A ii A K 5 ,A,f,:,.k,X: NX? x ' M1 3,52 X ,H . ,f . . -X X 1 A X , , X , , - C K 3 . ,X NQXYQQ 'Af f X XX 1 dfww M N XXX ' KIXX QXXXXX 1 3 2 5 r I 2 w,m.,.A X x XX Kg Y i X si X XXXRSX X XX X X X X X X X f L Xx X A ' X X X X S XQXXX X XX X XX XXX X X X an KX X X .XXMXXXX Q X XX MXX X i X Y ' YN JX, .- 3 SSX X X x X X - 1 Q 1 X W i X?-'Q-.I X XX KX 5 ig:-. X-Q i ' XIXX X-X - X- F ixsih :X Xml XXX -X x - -5 :Sy :X N 1 1 ' ' f '- 'Y'If iii r -'-41-L., 4 1 w 1 l K 5 Cn. i . 3 1 . f ' A ll, W, .13 Y 'f 2 A ZW A classic beauty. ,U Q 'ii Pilgrimage fo fhe pasf. 245 'rf 1 5f:vf'9-: fm 14:4- S: 1ifrf-'?w: gi 541,fQ'5P iii my-H-ug. Q s I 1 I This is modern Greece . . . a touch of glamorous Hollywood. Greek movie actress, Perry Leventis, tries out the Captain's chair. Officers of the Hellantic Navy compare rlOf9S with one of ESSEX's officers. 246 60369191-S.Ce.iQiF:: 322: G WZQ QB? f E RADM Ashworth, and VADM George W. An- derson, Commander, Sixth Fleet, enjoy their chat after the Athens stay and preparations are made for OPS with Sixth Fleet. F 1 L I VADM Anderson, RADM Ashworth and CAPT Searcy tour the flight deck. ll x 'FE I ,UMW H . WA P , ,wh ,',.,y,, W, , X f ,, ,,,,,,, v. A..-,fa U1 e-,W ,J...,'., -. ,.,,..?,5,, ,ce1.c::i,w.,.:.,4g-5,41 .v--772.2-,cf .11-,--.-Q-'1f,,5,,g:.-if , , ,, , . . , . ,, ,,, .. s , J ., Q, .., . . . . 4. .4,. ., , -I .,,- ,.11.1..'. -.,, :,,fl11,Qfg --ffJ.1.w-1.f,' -.J,,'a..w--.'l 1 4 - , -,,, -,vm-.5:1.,,, ,, qu-ff-f, -'W V.--r,-f .Q fn . 1 1'.1L,11- ,1-,gk ' fr 11-':5.f:f.:'4, 1314 s-rs-'1 Zyl-1:1-.-'gK..,.w ,j::a.,.-,zzfzwg A Lf: :Ji r, Lune: 1 .1.,-5v.-11,:fw-1-w'-:ffm'-fqsff-r,,r - ::,'3 ' vi' .1-,1.eu.-pf.-,4:,'--z.,-1wa- ,w wf-'f 1 1 ' -1115111-'19 G 12-1f2.2 -312-fxfffiiwi 713i51? 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I 1 11 1 11 1 1 247 gr '-vu-Lx. , , 1 I. 11 1 1. 1 ,1 1 11 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ,. 5 Barcelona Always a favorite with ESSEX men, Barcelona again gives its welcome as our last Mediterranean liberty port. Barcelona, in the opinion of most of the crew, was a fine port for ESSEX sailors to have as their last liberty in the Mediterranean. A city of good wines, fine foods, and pretty girls, it was a city to have a good time in, to relax in, to enioy life in, as, from every di- rection, the eye and ear were enchanted by the delight- ful sights and sounds that proclaim Spanish hospitality and color. A romantic city of glittering fountains, magnifi- cent cathedrals, flower stalls which lend their own en- chantment to the busy streets, gas lit street corners on darker than dark nights . . . the wide squares, all beckon the wanderer, and offer him the temptation of life with a smile. , lt was a friendly city, and a happy city. Barcelona, with itsivaried night life, the clicking heels of the fla- menco dancer, the plaintive music, the spicy paella, seemed a thing of indescribable mystic charm that cap- tured and enthralled. But home was close, suddenly, and thoughts of the return trip and waiting smiles of friends and family heightened anticipation, and softened the temptation to linger. ESSEX boot crew prepares to lower liberty boat at Barcelona. rw, il lx'-s. Q 9 if Q X, lf , 248 if n 4 if! E Q ,E 1' nb l E 4 ,ff ,f ,,.:' 1 31: . 1 ilu' ei 2 f, vp i f,,j'sr'+-w-1 4 'few 1 Q NVQ , ,..., f 'f' Y .2 A Columbus' sfafue fowers over the Barcelona waferfronf. Fleet landing. Lf .E is 2 249 -1' -ww: e greaf sfafue of Chrisfopher Columbus . . . Barcelona landmark f 7. 'iifkwif . . gs ,Fix 'IP ' if i A ,, A , Lqrpf y.:.'1f4, -fl 1-V ,- - I lv. FWM, ,,,r,, N , .J --'K - - -.1 V I Y . -ff we ,rn f' . . -'K--12 -, ' 1:7-15 ,,,pfg ,.4 , ,. '- .,- --IL, gy,-.3 4 .fc ,ff 11'-': ',-,:'z'4'g::,f. ,-w -1 . -. - - ff -- - 'V -- V - ' Xa r Sailbocrfs off fhe Spanish coasf. . M gf ff- - '-V-H ' in P., 1, .. ,, , f .- 3 if 1 n --'.. r 4 14 3. 'uf f'.x i,.! 1, A , ',Y,g. , . 5 I f,.., , wg53,.Plazia Cafaluna. ll ' 251 JA... ' 1, ESSEX officer displays native talenf. 7f X , , f f X Look ouf, senorifa, fhere's a bull behind you! . ,. , , ' ' Q ' . E. -ef :' 14- -2574-11-J .1 - M 1.,:-. :..:. :-. 'fnfnli f' -L .-4.53: H- 'W'1.J'w'-15. 1 uw'-'E 1 n ., .,,-f'g2.g,f,ff11,5 f ' 'i ezgifeel4'1141 ,-,re ,f1:,:J:-31,-,155 f ' 1 2-ff..4--Qgjmgskffrzybgf-,521-3iZAi'.1.-.Luv P ,:,'..f',.Q.-4.2-r:-:vzuf -g,1:.f, T.-'. . .-., ,. ., ..,. , . N . Y. ,.. . . .. .. . ,. , ,, -,. f X W W jf W W f f .,,f6 f 11 -',741LJ,,f, 'I' f , fig, ,, z ff X f Z1 1.l.:Mw-'T' :Q 3 1 ,,,,,! fr fl 'A 4' fi 1 ff 1 IQ f v ' is 0 54 1 ff' f C 1 , f The click of heels, the claffer of casfanefs . . A last look . . 253 .,..- w e - --1 -f-- , , , ,, . Yqi.-,L arine Corps Birthday We knew you were coming, so During the cruise, a cake was baked for every occasion and every unusual event. To the Marines aboard, however, one special cake had particular sig- niticance, for it was dedicated to them, in celebration of the one hundred eighty-fifth birthday of the United States Marine Corps. At cake cutting ceremonies in the wardroom, Captain F. V. White, Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment in ESSEX, wielded the knife, and read the Marine Corps order, to commemorate the anniversary. Captain White reads the Marine Corps order to the assembled detachment. 1 5 1 il 5 L 5 I E i f,'f --f, 1 ii cy. , if ' . L J. 1 i 5 1 i Qi i i i il' 'V 1 5. I 3' 1 x 1' i , 4 i ,- 1 . 4 7 ... 1 i -,Q ,.,a . -.iv f, f , pfw,-H, ,.,. , H,-, .,, -':,.,:':,,,. I .. ,. +,,. K ' A ' ,G . V N Y ,, f ,ow ..,f.J,.- ,...,.f...2J.-.. F, , 1 , L -.,Q:..i F f 1-, 5 Q - -1' ---w..,,,, Captain Searcy looks on as Captain White cuts the first piece. ,, .. ,-,Qg-17.':,qf 2' 1 ., Mlmm . . . that looks good! ..-..,-.1 f M! 5 QW 5 2' 2 ,ffl f Happy birthday. ., f-Us -ci i -latin. I 4. K ,w, 9. . -.,. M. 1... sw., Gi brallar A shopping spree aT Hercule's Pillar mind for The bumpy return To Conus, World War ll monumenf. 256 puT us in The proper frame of broke buT happy. JusT as The sighT of The greaT Rock rising sTeadily ouT of The misTs aT The enTrance To The Med, signals The beginning of a cruise, so To ESSEX, The Tinal, brief sTop aT GibralTar signalled The end of a cruise .and The beginning of The journey home. IT was a Time of lasT minuTe souvenir hunTing, of warm sun, of curios, and liTTle shops, and shuTTered windows. MosT of all, iT was a Time of waiTing. In a Tinal shopping spree, Those who had any money leTT spenT iT. . .and ThoughTs Turned from The exoTic sighTs iusT leTT behind, To whaT was ahead. Home we Turned. . .ESSEX slipped inTo The seas once more, and headed wesT. The world lay be- hind . . . and home was iusT over The horizon. Lasf chance. ' f Lf ' ' ' , 1 1 1 1 x fer'-W-m -1-,-.J-4,127 . 1. .-vp. -..fr I 1 'f Nyvmyz, giwgswfij I-V I 4 ' W ' , U ,ff , -' The Rock. In just a few more days . . . we'll be home 2 . . . but we're finally here. , ,,, ,,r l l It was a long wait . . . Homecoming It was a cold December day in Quonset Point, but no one. seemed to mind. There was snow on the ground and frost on the breath, and the air was chill and damp. But over the horizon came the ESSEX, advancing straight for the pier, her men lining the flight deck for a first glimpse, and warmth broke over the waiting crowd. lt seemed an eternity before the ship was tied up, and the gangway in place, and then the long lines of blue clad sailors, and the welcoming shouts, and the smiles, and even tears. In the arms and eyes of her loved ones, ESSEX was home at last. - V. f Y- . 5375::LT?zzffi-i 1:L11:j3M'f'TI112,192ExfiifiiLI- 576353213237227-51353121525-Z??E?i2fS5T-E2i:'?:'f-2ff'7f:2FiEff:fit'-?:..f,.' J . 2 lf 1 -f - I ' ' J11f '1 f?3 f f1?I'::5L ':f J ' i3f x7 . - - f f 1 -- '- '--: --Af AM 'f-A -- tr-- W-' . . 1 r , . -- .I - U V. 4, f '1fav-awry-:- iff --.3-L-:W P fr 1' .. - v H1 411' - ff Y f'- A- a , 1 A' , -' Q. '---mn-iff 4-1 ' '-':1'1.-'WM'-.'f 'sr '..'i3 ' E.: t 4 gl-'E-YT4'f-- ' A 4 - Ja' -. 1:lM A' -4 ' . - ' ff- ' - Aim' . 1 . Ql-5: 53' -,ur - '3 A211-1 .,.N.:Lu-:,.?..gL.4..f-L-img.. '.L'c!b1c'3i?Z.f d4.!f:.54fE , A0542 A' I 55, 395 .-. !gR,PY.if-...flkf f.,w1g?iJu.fr'J3D' A W7 'fn Smiles were the order of fhe day. Well, clld you miss your Daddy? I m so glad you re home 2 9 E' F r qi v 1 J , -N ' 'S I i i 1 n 1.4 .a Q. 'CTF' is 4 w V . 1. I I , I , 1-' - H , I mil' rf--'. A .iii V A , ' , A 1' - ,A . , . . V ' , I -
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