Estes (AGC 12) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

SAN FRANCISCO DEDICATION To the free peoples of Viefnam and the Tachen Islands in whose future we will share an enduring interest. USS ESTES TACRON 3 PHIBGRU 1 (A 5 u (A 0) D I r I. r , r -f ;: ..... f=   H ' w - _ USS ESTES . . . HISTORY Since its construction in 1944 the Estes has had an interesting and varied history. Although built as the merchant ship MORNING STAR, the Estes was commissioned as an AGC on October 9, 1944. On her shakedown cruise the Estes headed south from Brooklyn Navy Yard, through the Panama Canal, to the Pacific, where she has remained. On January 3, 1945, Rear Admiral W. H. P. Blandy hoisted his flag as Commander Amphibious Group ONE. The Estes began her wartime service almost immediately, at Iwo Jima, and from there she went to Okinawa for the invasion of that island. From Okinawa the Estes headed back to the States, but by the time she had returned to the western Pacific, the war was over. For the next four years the Estes toured the China coast, returning to the States only once. Finally, when she returned in 1949, she was decommissioned, on June 30. With the Korean War, the Estes was recommissioned and was back in Far Eastern waters in the middle of 1951 as flagship of Rear Admiral T. B. Hill, Commander Am- phibious Group ONE. In April 1952 the Estes headed for home and a yard period at Mare Island. In September she began the first of a series of unusual tours. She went to Eniwetok carrying observers for the atomic tests that were carried out there. Returning to the States for another yard period, the Estes then headed for Point Barrow, Alaska, as fiagship for the ships carrying supplies to that desolate base. When she returned to the States, the Estes had a period of relative tranquility before leaving for Eniwetok and more atomic experiments, in January 1954. Upon completion of these tests she returned to San Diego for a month of rest and leave. In June Rear Admiral L. S. Sabin, Commander Amphibious Group One, came aboard, and on July 6, the Estes left for the Far East. This book is a record of that cruise . . . Rear Adviiral Lorenzo S. Sahin Jr. Commander, Ampbibioin Group ONE Captain George D. Dickey Chief of Staff Captain Walter C. Winn Chief of Staff Captain Jacob W. Waterhouse Commanding Officer Captain MAI A. Peterson Commanding Officer Commander Herbert P. Benton Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Harry V. Hartsell Executive Officer - 3rf ' V y $- A ifMj -- ' k  Xj ' ' i iiiJii iMlWiij 4 o WEST FROM POINT LOMA We say good-by at the dock and line the rails . 4 for a last sight of loved ones. mi: ' i i Our sister ship bids an appropriaie farewell . . . as the long trip begins. H A W A I I Two days in Hawaii provided relaxation drink . and play JAPAN A happy McKinley greeted her relief . . in the traditional way FIRST LIBERTY SUMMER After the roaring commercialism of Yoko- suka many of us were surprised to discover that summer in Japan means . . . serene beauty . . . and magnificent Mt. Fuji. A Japanese cusfom challenged fhe more energetic . . . . . . and earned them their Fuji sticks. • • • . . .the Japanese interlude was broken, and we sailed under secret orders. Rumors and tension mounted until Admiral Sabin announced that we were going to . . . INDOCHINA V ...Indochina, where we began fhe operafion Passage fo Freedom, fhe evacuation of hundreds of thousands of freedom-loving Vietnamese from the impending tyranny of Communism. HAIPHONG oc ■ : For many weeks we were anchore d in Henrietta Pass near Haiphong. There was no liberty, . . . MISTER 100,000 Celebrating the evacuation of 100,000 refugees by our task force, the Estes gladly extend its hospitality to the 100,000 th refugee, Phan Hung Son, and his family. They rapidly adapted themselves to shipboard life. I And were v elcomed to Saigon at a ceremony attended by Premier Diem, American Ambassador Heath, and other dignitaries. SAIGON Soufheasf Asia wifh a French flavor A cheerful invifation . to new sights and sounds. f r ' 4 i ■■ V. 1 Pleasant sidewalk cafes . . . disguised an undercurrent of intrigue, X3 ' - '  -«- v V - ' f ' v while an impassive people went on wifh fheir lives. SaJ :V ? l te ik L THE REFUGEES Not being a transport, the Estes did not have the task of carrying the refugees, so we often forgot that this was our sole reason for being in Indochina. A free people had only a limited time to escape from a tightening circle of communist tyranny. In August 1954 amphibious units of the Pacific Fleet under Admiral Sabir were sent to Indochina to insure that those i people who wanted the chance could gelj to South Vietnam. There they could starlr a new life free from fear of politico oppression and religious persecution. By February 1955, United States ship: under Admiral Sabin had transported ovei 240,000 Vietnamese in one of the greates mass migrations in human history. And, i we occasionally did forget, we were ofter reminded that our part in the evacuation was important. We went where we did tc see that the transports were assembled ai the right time, that facilities were ready to receive the refugees, and that all unit! of the operation were supplied what they needed. CROSSING THE LINE November 2, 1954, found the Estes on ifs way to Singapore. This day provided many strange sights on the ship, such as the Pollywogs ' standing special watches and providing surprisingly talented entertainment for those who had already crossed the line, the Trusty Shellbacks. However, unwilling to accept their humble estate, the Pollywogs were at the same time systematically giving the Shellbacks much needed baths. During the evening we were boarded by Davy Jones, who came aboard to greet his old friends. Rear Admiral Sabin and Captain Waterhouse, and prepare the Estes for the arrival of the Royal Court. The next day we reached the Equator and were met by the Royal Court. At 0800 the Jolly Roger was hoisted and the ceremonies began. Pollywogs were brought before the bar of justice, found guilty, and then physically transformed into Shellbacks themselves. The girls of the chorus enchanfed us . . . i , . . but Fifi stole the show . . . while the Shellbacks got their baths on deck. Next day the Shellbacks had their revenge The Royal Surgeons, the Royal Barber, the Royal Bath, and we became full-fledged Shellbacks. SINGAPORE A reward fori Change money . . buy for mom ... job well done. see the sighfs . . . . and you ' re on ycur way. •%!• ' ■ CHANGE OF COMMAND Captain Waterhouse says good-bye . . . and Captain Peterson takes command HONG KONG Hong Kong is the free world ' s oufposf on the fringe of Communist Asia. The Red Chinese border is only a few miles from the bustling modern business center of Victoria. From Hong Kong you can catch a train to Canton, and from there to Peking and Moscow. Few take that train. Many more come the other way ; thousands of refugees from China have swelled the colony ' s population and multiplied its problems. But for us Hong Kong was the city of bargains and an introduction to another foreign culture, the only place in the world where we could save ourselves into debt. Whatever we brought, we spent, and whenever we could borrow, we spent that, too. We remember Hong Kong for many little things — the insistent courtesy of the Indian tailors ; the rickshaw boy ' s cheerful salesmanship ,- Tiger Balm Garden, a fantastic monument to the commercial success of a medicated pomade ; the beautiful harbor seen from the ferry ; the Peak Tram -, and the women, whose classic, leggy style transcends the changing fashions of the West. Enterprising Vidoria . . t y - ' . «. i Suits . . . and those skirfs we ' ll never forget. KOREA Affer observing a battalion land- ing exercise at Tokchok-to, we went to Pusan, where those of us who were in Korea for the first time got a taste of the effects of war on that troubled land. The dilapida- tion of the city was depressing, but the people, going about their business in the face of poverty and disaster, were a fascinating lot. JAPAN After four monfhs in the tropics, we finally returned to Yokosuka for much-needed supplies and repairs. Here we had another chance to acquaint ourselves with the ancient and diverse culture of Japan. And here we spent Christmas. It was a Christmas away from home, but there were many reminders of home — the Christmas tree in the mess hall, Jingle Bells ' blaring from every record store and back street cabaret, and the grateful pleasure of the children who came aboard for our Christmas party. A renewed aquainfance revealed her many dimensions KAMAKURA Quiet, serene beauty . . . . . shrines and femples FACES OF JAPAN OPERATION ' ' PULL BACK ri While we were again in Indochina, new and undisclosed orders come for us, and we steamed northward to Formosa on a misson which we soon learned was to be the evacuation of Chinese Nationalist soldiers and civilians from the Tachen Islands, only a few miles from the coast of Communist China. It was a sensitive and potentially explosive operation, because no one knew what to expect from the nearby Reds. We steamed in close to the Tachens under the protecting guns of the Seventh Fleet. Working night and day, the combined forces of the U. S. and Chinese Nationalist Navies had the islands cleared of people and materiel in less than a week. The Communists never opposed the operation, and we sailed safely away. Of this operation President Eisenhower said, To the officers and men who have assisted in, and protected the evacuation of the Tachen Islands : Yours was a difficult and delicate assignment. On behalf of a grateful American people, well done. ;- -..«N -v ■, , ' ' w % ' - - -i •«tf ' ' j3 fe7%ia ir — ■ ' 1 :: . , j ' ' - V '  ■ 3? l ;v. e ■ i . .wT ' fC :-J : i ' ;. ,-.•- PTT ' ■ iirtiW(lPf lj .. . ■• ! ' ■■ :. ' :r ' - , • SHIPS OFFICERS : Front row, left to right : LT BARD. LT FIJAL, LT WHITL. LT Btn ' LAN. LCDR VAN DUSHN, LCDR HARTSLLL, CAPT PETERSON, LCDR DODSON, LCDR HUNTER, LT KLENTZ, LT KJPE. LT PREBLE, CAPT STONE. Secona row, left to right; CHELEC NOLAN. CHBOSN RICH, LTJG MORSE, LTJG SULLIVAN, LTJG ELDER, LTJG VAN WAGNER, LTJG JENSEN, LTJG HAMPTON, LTJG HANNIBAL, LTJG WARREN, LTJG PETTETT, LTJG BAKER, LTJG HAYMAKER, LTJG HINES, LTJG ANZALONE, ENS DETTMAN, CARP AKERSON, CHRELEC MILLER. Third row, left to right ; ENS ANDERSON, ENS GRAY, ENS CRUMP, ENS GAMBLE, ENS WILLIAMSON, 2nd LT ADAMS, ENS JACOBS, ENS PACKER ENS WALCHER, ENS WALKER. ENS HERST, ENS ANGLIM, ENS SAUER, ENS MATSUNAGA. These are the men who have the difficult job of running a city that floats. They see to it that she is ready for any emergency and operating with maximum efficiency. They also sign overnight chits. fi i ' «p . - ■ ' ' . V o A ' - ° WARDROOM FLAG OFFICERS s A A J . . . . • ' _ • ■ i-. Front row, left to right; LCDR BUSHONG. CDR CLARK, CDR WILLIAMSON, CDR BURNS, CDR LOWLRV. CAPT WINN, RADM SABIN, CAPT KING, CAPT GRINDELL, LT COL RITZAU (USMC) , CDR McMULLAN, LCDR LANDA, MAJ SMITH (USMC). Middle row, left to right: LT KINGTON, LT WORTLEV, LT LUSSIER, LT DUNN. LCDR RADER, LCDR BARDEN, LCDR HELLER, LCDR CUMMINGS, MAJ KELLY (USMC) , LCDR CHURCHILL, MAJ CORDES (USMC), LCDR WELLS, LCDR HUGHES, LCDR DYER, LT VERDON. Back row, left to right: CHSCLK HILLIUS, CHRELE LEE, LT CARVER, LTJG KELLY, ENS STEPHENS, LT MATEJCECK, LTJG POLLARD, LT KEEN, ENSGOVER. CHRELE SMITH, LTJG SHIPMAN, ENS MORGAN, LTJG FORBES, LT RICHARDSON, CAPT PHELPS lUSMC), LTJG MURRIN, LTJG PRINTZ, LT ALLEN, CAPT ELLIS (USA). Staff officers are faced with the day to day pro- blem of coordinating the activities of the many and varied amphibious ships within WESTPAC. When not hard at work they can be found in the upper wardroom. KEEP OUT OPPICtKS COUNTRV X FIRST DIVISION Front row, left to right : J. M. TAYLOR, R. COLSON. E. NICHOLSEN, R. 1-. LONG. J. W. GAMBONE, ENS J. D. ANDERSON, O COLE CG FINDLAY D.R.JAMES, E. T. BYRD, L. D. BLACK, S.R.SMITH. Middle row, left to right : T.J. SCALES, D R CRYSTAL, T. A. McGEORGE, W.F.GARRARD. R. A. DAPPER, C.A.CLEMENTS, C.H.MITCHELL, R.SMITH, RE DeVALIGHN TJ WILSON, J. W. TUFT, J. L. NEUHOFF, R. BIANCO, A. L. BARKER. Back row, left to right : W W PARKER F R. WHATLEY, D.E.THOMPSON, D.J.KOCH, D. L. REEDY, S.NAPIER, W. E. ROBERSON, L.M. KILLINGER, A. A. GRIFFITH, E. E. HUBER, D. F. CHIPPS, W. D. TOGGART, J. A. BROWN. The outward appearance of any ship is de- pendent on the spit-and-poHsh and the push-and- puU of its deck force. The hoys up front add measurably with their snappy boom and anchor work. Toss with this a seasoning of wire brush, deck gray and swab and you have the secret of a trim ship in all kinds of weather. SECOND DIVISION hront row left to right: C.J. CHAMPAGNH, 1 . Z. LODl, A.N. CARLSEN, CD. MARTIN. A. E. FLEMING. J. W. SHELTON, ENS C m ' packer ens H. M. WILLIAMSON, W.J. BERLOVICH, E.J. KOWAL, T. E. DEAN, A. R. RENFRO, J. O. FOGLE, M MARTINEZ Middle row, left to right : C. E. COLE, L. V. EPSTEIN. J. J. HAYES, R. C. ELIASON, W.H.CUNNINGHAM, O M HEITING B J CRAFT, K.J. STEGNER, J. R. McDONALD, L.N. BRYANT. D. D. WICKER, J. CIESIALKA, H. L. MUSE, L H GAY G L BRADY J. R. WELLS, G. E. SARGENT. E. P. MURPHY. Back row, left to right : J. C. GENTRY, L. K. FLINT, BR BRobuS DT BRATEN, J.M.BLACKBURN. R.GREENLEE, J. H. SAMMONS, Jr., A.L.COLBY, C.J.WARREN, G.P. GASTON, Jr., G. D. DAULTON, A. R. MILLER, H.J. SAYLOR, J. D. BLOOMER, J. P. WIEDEL, R.J. TAYLOR. Hot, black joe keep the lads of the after- decks going from early reveille to late sweepers. With boats, lines, swabs and marlin spikes strewn from superstructure to flight deck the old salts manage a trim deck for storm or fair weather. V TARE DIVISION Front low. left to right: J. I. McQUEENEY, P. F. GARBERJCH, G. T. DAHL, W.J. KIRCHNER, P.F. WEBSTER. LTJGJ.H. MORSE, CHRELE C.W. MILLER. d, R. COLVIN. R. L. STONAKER. D.J. BLAIES. W.J. STASTNY. Back row, left to right ; G.B. KELLER, RJ. WITT. R.F. BROSSMAN, T.V. BOWLIN, J.E, WEBB, M.D. KERRIGAN. D.R. STANAGE, G.W. WILSON, C.W. BRUNNER, D. E. CUMBERLAND, F.J. TOKAR. R. D. TJARKS. D. W. HUNT. All power will be secured aloft. Like monkeys with screwdrivers the ET ' s scurry from kingpost to mast and back again. They pick and poke at the sensitive eyes and ears of the electronic age for twent) ' -four hours per, and still manage a few hours of time for TV and Hi-Fi hobbies. CHARLIE DIVISION m Front row left to right: B. R. GALEY. J. V. DOTY, L. ARMSTRONG, J.C. BEVERLY, ENS P. S. BURNS, LTJG J. L. OSBORN, ENS T.T. MATSUNAGA. F. A. CINQUE, L. A. TRACEY, D.M.HUDSON. V. E. MARSHFIELD, E.W.TERRY. Middle row, left to right : F. BROCKEL, R. F. WADE, G. F. JACOBI. C. H. GIBSON, J. A. LUND. A. CHAPMAN, J. R. CHERRY, J. E. SMITH, C E McCLENDON, W. SHAW, R. L. SCOTT, E. N. KOSKI, E. D. RAPE. Back row, left to right: F. E. f)BLACK:, R. F. GRIMES, R.B. HAMILTON, ' A. R. MILLER, J. F. HERMAN, L. W. COVETTS, D.B.WILLIAMS, E. P. DEUBLLR, J.W. KAIN, R. E. GOODWIN, G. E. YOUNG, The prime purpose of an AGC is an efficient and extensive communication system. Around- the-clock watches keep the operational, hydro- graphic and class E messages coming and going for action and information. But its those messages called letters from the Post Office that keep our morale up. J3 J MARINES Front row, left to right : D. A. SHARP, E. R. GREEN, H. E. SMITH, S. V. SATARIANO, 2nd LT G. H. ADAMS, CAPT E. H. STONE, Jr., F. W. KOOZIN, A. E. LEE, J. R. McNEILL, G. R. NETZER. Back row. left to right ; T. E. LANDGAN, J. M. STEELE, H.A. BROWN, CM. RAY, F. R. McCANN, N. R. HUFF, J. W. LONTOS, J. L. JACKSON, D. L. SCHMIDT. Since its founding, die U. S. Marine Corps has served on ships of the fleet all over the world. Our sea-going Marines, although primarily com- munication specialists, still manage to keep in fighting trim with hours of drill and range work. EASY DIVISION Front row, left to right: H.H.HAMMOND, R. V. SHI RWOOD, C. W. SMITT, W.E.OSBORNE, CHELEC M. A. NOLAN, LTJG A.JENSEN, J. B. VAUGHN, J. G. SEDLMAYER, W. H. RULE, D. O. EXUM. Back row, left to right: B. L. FLOWERS, F.D.SMITH, F.E.MEADE, W. C. GOLDSMITH, R. L. KING, D. E. LEEMAN, A. R. DELAGUERRA, E.M.NORTON, A. G. ALBERTSEN, G. T. ADAMS, D. W. ROBERTS. Easy Division operates the thousand and one pieces of equipment that add to our working abihty and general comfort abroad ship. From the rumbhng turbo-generators to the tiny desk lamps, each item receives the special know-how of the gang. FOX DIVISION Front row. left to right; T. BURGANS, J.B.PERKINS, W. C. HUFF. Jr.. ENS W. C. GRAY. Jr.. LTJG T. C. WARREN, S. E. TROMLEY. M. N. SOLTY ' S. W. T. LARKIN, W.B.BARNES. Back row, left to right : R.C.ALLISON. J.C.HILL, A. A. SHRIVER, C. R. ALBRITTON, D, L. MARTIN, A. TAYLOR. The fighting Fox and irs 5 baby on the fore- castle are a familier sight around the weather decks. These lads also tend the 40 MM and 20 MM mounts, and keep an armory that sparkles like an operating room at the Mayo Clinic. GEORGE DIVISION Front row lefr to ripht ■ D. D. FRAKES, J. SEVORES, J. W. DAUGHERT ' , LTJG G. W. HAMPTON, ENS B. L. GAMBLE R N HikpE W A CARTIER, L. L. LA FEBER. Back row, left to r.ght : G. F. DAVIS, J. E. BANYAS. R. E. PLUMMER, F.D. BROCK, ' R.A. MEEKER, D. A. BEALMEAR, W. D. CLARK. The yeoman are daily faced with the thousands of forms, apphcations and records that keep the Navy on its feet. Most of us aren ' t vitially con- cerned with the forms and records, but we are thankful for the top-priority handling of special requests and liberty cards. The G Division ranks also include the Sherift ' and his gruff MAA force. HOW DIVISION Front row. left to right: J. B. ELLIOTT, A. H. SCHRADER, LT C. P. FIJAL, LT H. H. BARD, J. C. LOOMANS. Back row, left to right: P.M. F.FRON. j. COLDIRON, K. F. HORNIG, W. F. GARNER. With quiet efficiency the docs hand out their cure-all APC ' s and pseudo-sympathy. Down in sick bay a toothache or a major operation receives the same responsible care and expert service. Often times the men of H Division are called out to minister to the men of smaller ships, who lack facilities for adequate medical attention. ITEM DIVISION Front row, left to right: R.J. HOWE, W. O. SCHRUM. F. H. HUDSON, LTJG C. R. BUCHANAN, W. R. CURL, C. R. JONFS, B. M. JENDRZFJEWSKI. B.ick row, left to right : R. A. McINTYRE, J.R.POWELL, R.A.ANDERSON, P. L. CHILDERS, J.L. DeOLDEN, C. E. BUNCH, V. R. ZIRKLE. In the secret land ot ink-smudge and flashbulb, down deep on the second platform, live the guys ot i and their precious air c )nditioning. Litho- graphers, Draftsman, Photographers and Printers — everyone a specialist in his own field. They pro- duce a volume of necessary forms and photos and still manage a bit of welcome cumshaw. i JIG DIVISION Front row, left to right ; P. S. FRANCIS, H. A. SCHNEIDER, F, R. MOORE, LTJG W. G. HAYMAKER Jr.. I.TJG W. S. HANNIBAL, LTJG R. R. ELDER, LTJG C. W. SAUER, ENS S. E. DETTMAN J.A.JOHNSON, E.G. WILLIS, W. K. KENDALL. Back row, left to right: E. SCHNEIDER. D. T. COLEMAN, V. G. G. GRAY, B. G. VINSON, W. L. RJCE, W. D. BOYD, G. W. HURTLEY. K. G. KUHLMANN, D. L. JONES, J. D. REILLY, W. M. KEMP. L. G. HARTLEY, B. R. TIMMONS, M. W. PARKER. Amid the squawk of radio gear and the buzz oi electronic wonders, J Division keeps Conn and Flag Plot well informed on the situation friend or foe. The darkness of CIC doesn ' t seemed to to effect efficiency either, if their night life on the beach is any criterion. . s .A MIKE DIVISION -L iM, A l ;L t: m. f f Iff fift If r ic r K, V y Front row, left to right : J. L. McCOLLUM, D.J. KOCKX, J. W. SAPP, C.A.BELL. T. F. GILLIGAN, G. STURSA, LTJG J. E. ANZALONE, E. K. VOIGT, P. E. GIEGER, E. B. GOETZ, J. H. LIPSCOMB, J. PALITTO. Middle row, left to right: B. L. PUTMAN, J.G. SANDEFUR, J.H.PHILLIPS, W.J. HAYDEN, E. L. LAMBERT H, R.L.PERRY, J. L. WESTPHALL, C.S. CRANDALL, C.W. EDWARDS, D.G. COOLEY, A.R. McDANIELS, D. L. HINSON, G. R. PATTERSON, H. H. MICHAELSEN. Back row, left to right : R. C. MINTUN, M.J. B. SIMMONS, J.E.SANDERS, D. A. LIEN, V.D.JONES, H.D.JACOBS, P. STEVENS, D. L. SCHELLER, B.N. SINDEN, J.T. ROBINSON, B. R. MATHENY, A. PALOS, H.J. SITTON, J. N. TATUM. Down deep in the bilges thrive a special brand of greasy men. Best known as the snipes these lads brew a daily mess of power ladden steam and an equally important pot of life-blood coffee. Ever notice how much faster the Estes moves when her bow is pointed for Ytikosu ka, Hong Kong or San Diego ? I NAN DIVISION Front row, left to right : F. K. TOLBERT, L. XFLS(JX. LT R. V. WHITE. F. M. SALVAGE, W. W. W ' lLBURN. Middle row, left to right: J. H. REED. R.W.STEWART, R.K. ROGERS. W.H. GRAVER. R.CHAVEZ, M.W. TANGEMAN, G.D.RICHARDSON. R. C. HAMILTON, N. D. MICKALIAN, J, E. PHILLIPS. J. L. BENNETT. R. EKMAN. R. L. FOSTER. Back row. left to right: B. R. NELSON. K. BATTERSHELL. E. E. GEHRDES. R. E. HOTCHKISS, J. L. WARD, M. W. COZAD. J. H. LIPPERT, D. E. KELLER. W. D. SODINT, A. M. R. ' MOS, R. L. GATES. J. S. MIRACLE. Aside from their chart woric and signalling, the men of N are responsible for the cleanliness of the decks where big-wigs tred. Navigation and aerology, twc5 of the mysteries of the heavens are common knowledge and every day terms ft)r these boys. ' r- S-2 DIVISION Front row, left to right: C.J. SAYON, S. THOMAS, H. W. ALEXANDER, J. C. TAXING. ENS P. S. HERST, J. E. RUCKER. j.D. BOOKER, W.MITCHELL, R. VILLANUEVA. Middle row. left to right : T. SALUGAO, R. R. RUFO, E. MOTEN, F. A. GARCIA, W. P. COLLINS. A. DIAZ. H. E. COOPER, W. R. HARMON, L. L. PERRIE. Back row, left to right : D. VALESCO, R. C. AGUON, S. STRICKLAND, D. OWENS, T. L. NEWSON, O. WILDER. M. RANFANAN. The S-2 division prepares a gourmets ' delight three times a day and maintains the officer ' s state- rooms in a ship shape condition. Well versed in the arts of the rate, these boys back up the officers with a ready snack and a hot cup of joe. ROGER DIVISION Frunt row, left to right: J. C. HSTHP, F.R. FLVNN, P. W. RILFY, D. BERGEM, CARP H. C, AKERSON, LTJG R. E. HINES, A.M. McGregor, G. R. ELIZONDO, i.e. HARMON. e.g. graves, p. D. lee. Back n.w, left to right: P.M. WATKJNS, D. L. MARZANO. F. B. DAVENPCJRT, H. C. EDENFIELD, H. RHAME. D. R. REGNIER, J. R. RICE, S. B. COWAN, C.C. O ' NEAL, T.D. BILLINGTON, J. E. CRUSE, D. W. CARRIE, R. MARLIN. A sharp, working group of Jacks-of-all-Trades, these riggers can repair the plumbing, fabricate a bulkhead, or produce a nifty tool chest — but don ' t forget the job order. Damage Contrt)l, of vital concern to all, is also handled by R Division and its three versatile repair parties. I ABLE DIVISION Fron row, left to right ; R.:F. LANCE, D. G. ALLEY, B. G. HOLIFIELD, P. H. BEECH, E. G. WICKSTROM, ENS M.W. WALCHER, J. C. CHRISTENSEN, W. A. VON BEHREN. R.S. READY. H.D. SELF, V.I. BENSON. Back row, left to right : R.E. DOLIGHHRTY ' ! J.F. HELMS. D.E. SPHARS, K.M. FORSYTHE, L.C. HAMBRJCK, L. R. LUCAS, L. V. MdVOR, I. A. CROOKS, D. H. BLACKBURN J. W. HOLLIEIELD, D.E. CUNNINGHAM, R. V. LANDO. Ever notice how the population in CIC, Radio 1, and the Photo Lab increases when hot weather sets in ? Air conditioning, man — and its only one of the chores that fill the day of A Division. Fresh water, ice, boat engines and transportation are but a few of services that give this division its appropriate name — always Able. S-1 DIVISION Front row, left to right : G.L.BROWN, B. CLEAVER, L. M. DE AMORH. B.G.WILSON, J.G. CAGLE, N. E. VINGST, CHPCLK J. BELFIORE, ENS E. WALKER IH, G. B. FARQLIHAR, E. H. BROOKS, G. R. MORGAN, E. FREEMAN. C. H. PRILL, S. C. RACHEL, R. W. SCHOPE. Middle row, left to right; R. G. PETERSEN, E.G. WEIDERRJCH, L. A. KlIKWA. R. C. LEVAN, A.D.ALLEN, R.J. LYNCH, G. L. GEREN, E.M.COOK, R. W. DUNCAN, L.T.CRAIG, C. N. DOWDEN. E.WARREN. R.C.WATSON, H. W. McADAMS, W.L.DOYLE, K.O.KELLY. Back row, left to right : D.L.DAVIS, C. McCOY, B.J. HAMBRIC, P. R. PRESELY, D. K. KELLY, J. MOORE, J. B. TAYLOR, E.J. MATTHEWS, R.J. CHADD, H. VALLENTINE, W. M. MASSEY. R. L. McMENOMY, J. T. DANIELS, H. D. WARD. The Greasy Thumb Cafe, Brooks General Store, and The Estes National Bank find little in the way of competition aboard our rolling city. Their hard work and long hours over stove, stor- age bin, or adding machine keep our stomachs full and the equipment rolling between each liberty call. TACRON Front row. left to right; J.GARY, D.P.SHANNON. 1:NS R. O. AGA. ENS R. E. STARK, LT H. D. SCHLEETER, LCDR ]. M. WEAVER, CDR W. G. BARNES, Jr., LCDR D. A. VON AH, LTJG G. C. DALTHORP. LTJG F. R. IRBY, B. B. CHRESTFNSEN. Middle row, left to right ; M.J. BLANCHET. Jr., D. M. LINDQUIST, R. M. RENNERT. O.K.HALL. J, L. MUSE. J. L. ARMSTRONG, V. C. LAUGHLIN. B. G. REID, J. T. OWENS, J. McKUHEN. G. E. GARMAN, G.D.SMITH Jr. Back row. left to right : F.J. MAROSZ, R. T. MORLEY, V.H.SMITH, W.O. SNELSON, J.A.HESSE, A. E. LINGLOis. S. L. MURDOCH, D. A. KNIGGE, K. E. ENDSLEY. Tactical Air Control Squadron Three is that small but efficient outfit that controls aircraft on amphibious operations and makes all the model airplanes. FLAG DIVISION Front row. left to right; C. H. SANG, H. V. NOLAND, F.H.BROWN, C.G.LUNA, D.J.GALLAGHER, A.A.ANDERS, LCDR D. E. HERRMANN, H. F. MATTESON, E.GUERRERO, J.D.BOOKER, C. H. STOECKER, D. H. CHAMBERLAIN, R. SHEPPARD. MiJaie row, left to right: A. DIAZ, J. B. MYERS, B. L. LUNA, T. F. KRAMER, D.J. DEGRAFF, G. L. JIMOS. W.D.PERKINS, D. L. McLANE, F.P.WAGONER, R.L.HARRIS, R.J.MILLS, J. H. DAHL, J.T. SOUZZI. R. E. FREAD, CL. CAMPBELL, C. PALAORO. Back row, left to right: S. MADELO, L. M. HOGELAND, L. H. LOCHNER, D. F. McDANIEL, D. A. STOKKE, E. C. SMITH, J. T, BASSHAM. ). L. SLAVIERS, I LIEBL, G. INNUMERABLE, J. L. BUTLER, M. R. SANCHEZ, L. L. PIERRE, J. B. MALULAN, N. D. ESPANOL. A group that includes almost ail of tht Navy ' s enlisted rates, these men provide specialized train- ing to staff officers in handling complicated ad- ministrative and logistics problems. Most of them can be seen laug hing and talking in the passageways during General Quarters. 111 t • FLAG DIVISION Front row, left tc, right : F. N. PliRKZ, D. M. HARDESTY, R.W.CHURCHILL, C. C. HARTSCHcmN, W.N AGIW, D. SUPRANOVICH, E. H. CLIBURN, ENS R. L. COVER, W. R, TIBBS, R.J.WEBB, W.J. GLACCUM, Jr., B.L.CASEY, L. S. WALLMARK, A. A. ANGELO, R. C. COOK. Middle row, left to right: E. R. SANDOVAL, C. B. DICKARD J M SCOTT R.F.YOUNG, G.E.GARWOOD, R.J. PORCHE, A.W.SMITH, P.,S. BYBEE, E. H. ELAM, T.J.GREEN, J.R.BRENNER R. D. QUINN, K. R. MOSER, D. L. LANDRETH, B. L. CREAMER, LV. G1BB(WS. J. R. WRIGHT, G.L. IVY, R.W THOMPSON J.T. LASTINGER, H. L. ELLIS, V. H. GRIFFIN, E. C. KING, J. M. BATES, Jr., B.J. JOSLIN. The flag returns to WESTPAC almost every year, so most of these men have seen the Far East before. This is one of the p.-jany reasons why these men are so quiet and reserved wh ' le ashore. •• HELICOPTER DIVISION Front row, left to right: G. G. ESTERLY, E. BEVIER, LTJG A. B. SULLIVAN, J. FERRIS, S. BIXBY, P. PUCKETT. While the Estes has received and launched ' copters from all commands, our own gang has always seemed the sharpest and smoothest working. With the enviable record of eight months without mishap, this cocky, easy-going six will be sorely missed when we turn back across the Pacific towards home. SPORTS The athletic teams are an impor- tant part of shipboard life: With few hours ashore for practice, they make up in enthusiasm what they lack in finesse. BOWLING BASKETBALL I BASE BALL GUN CLUB SHIP ' S PARTY iN HAPPY HOURS that helped kill the time BIBLE STUDIES that resulted in . . CHRISTMAS for these happy orphans. KNOCK OFF SHIPS WORK LIBERTY COMMENCES ' «„ ' . V Statisticians have found that the average man can expect to find his name in some publication at least twice in his lifetime. But statistics are cold figures and names are wa rm and personal, at least to the people that possess them. So for those important words in your life we include these next few pages. . . . SHIP ' S OFFICERS: 2nd IT G. H. Adams (USMC) CARP H. C. Akerson ENS J. D. Anderson ENS M. E. Anglim LTJG ]. E. Anzalone LTJG R. E. Baker CHPCLK J. Belfiore LT (SC) W.J. Boylan ENS C. A. Browdy LTJG C. R. Buchanan ENS P. S. Burns LTJG L. R. Crump LT|G S. E. Dettman LCDR B. R. Dodson LTJG R. P. Elder LT (DC) C. P. Fijal ENS B. L. Gamble ENS W. C. Gray, Jr. LCDR (MC) M. H. Green LTJG G. W. Hampton LTJG W. S. Hannibal LCDR H. V. Hartsell LTJG W. G. Haymaker ENS P. S. Herst, Jr. LTJG R. F. Hines LCDR (CHC) J. D. Hunter ENS P. F. Jacobs LTJG A. Jensen LT R. E. Kipe LT A. C Klentz ENS T. T. Matsunaga LTJG H. H. May berg CHRELE C W. Miller LTJG J. L Osborn ENS C. M. Packer CAPT M. A. Peterson LTJG L. W. Pettett LT C. W. Preble CHBOSN W. N. Rich LTJG C. W. Sauer, Jr. CAPT E. H. Stone (USMC) LCDR A. Van Dussen LTJG M. C. Van Wagner LTJG M. W. Walcher LT R. W. White ENS H. M. Williamson SHIP ' S ENLISTED G. ]. Adams EM 3 R. C. Aguon SD3 A. G Albertsen EMFN C. R. Albritton GMSN H. W. Alexander SDl A. D. Allen SN A. L. Allen SA D. G. Alley EN3 R. A. Anderson PH3 L. (n) Armstrong RMl D. L. Bailey QM3 |. E. Banyas YNSN A. L. Barker, Jr. SN W B Barnes QM3 F. (n) Bartkowski CSl D. A. Bealmear YN3 P. H. Beech EN2 C A. Bell BTl J. L. Bennett SN V. I. Benson FN D. R. Bergem DC2 W.J. Berlovich BMCA J. C. Beverly RMl R. (n) Bianco SN C A. Bice SN C D. Black BM3 D. H. Blackburn FN J. M. Blackburn SN b.J. Blaies ET3 J. D. Bloomer SA T. V. Bowlin ETSA W. D. Boyd RD3 G. L. Brady SN D. T. Braten ' SA P. L. Braten SA B. T. Broadus SN F. D. Brock BM3 F. (n) Brockel SN F. H. Brooks, Jr. SKC R. E. Brossman ETSN D. C Brown, Jr. SA G. L. Brown CS2 J. A. Brown SN C. W. Brunner ETSN L. N. Bryant SN C E. Bunch PHAN T. (n) Buri ans GM3 E. T. ByrJ BM3 L. E. Cable SN |. D. Cagle SHI D. P. Callahan QMC A. N. Carlsen BM3 D. W. Carrie DCFN W. A. Carrier PNl J. E. Carrwrighr FN k. p. Caudill SA L. E. Caudill SN U. C. Cavender SN R. L. Chadd SN H. D. Chamberlain LI2 C. |. Champagne, Jr. SN A. }. Chapman SN R. (n) Chavez QMSN ]. R. Cherry TE3 P. L. Childers LI 3 D. F. Chipps SN J. C. Christensen MMC J. (n) Ciesialka, Jr. SN F. A. Cinque RMC W. D • ' Clark ' N3 B. (n) Cleaver CSl C. A. Clemenrs SN T. (n) Coldiron HN O. (n) Cole, Jr. BMC D. T. Coleman RD3 W. P. Collms SD3 R. (n) Colson BM3 D. R. Colvin ET2 E. M. Cook SN H. E. Copper SD3 L. W- Covetrs SN S. E. Cowan FPFN M. W. Cozad SN B.J. Craft SN L. T. Craig FN C. S. Crandall MM 3 W. H. Craver QM3 J. A. Crooks FN J. E. Cruse FA D. R. Crystal SN D. E. Cumberland ET3 D. E. Cunningham FN W. H. Cunningham SN W. R. Curl DMC G. T. Dahl ET3 J. T. Daniel SN R. A. Dapper SA J. V. Daugherty BMC G. D. Daulton SN F. B. Davenport FN D. L. Davis SN G. F. Davis YN3 E. M. De Amore SKI T. E. Dean BM3 A. R. DeLa Guerra EMFN E. P. Deubler SN R. E. De Vaughn SN J. V. Doty RM2 R. E. Dougherty, Jr. FN C. A. Dowden SN W. L. Doyle SN R. W. Duncan SH2 P. L. Dunnahoo TE3 H. C. Edenfield MEFN C. W. Edwards MM 3 P. M. Efron SN R. M. Ekman SN R. C. Eliason SA G. R. Elizondo MEl J. B. Elliott HM2 D. O. Exum IC2 G. B. Farquhar CSC C. G. Findlay BM2 A. E. Fleming BM2 R. B Fleming, Jr. RD3 L. K. Flint SN B. L. Flowers EMFN J. R. Flynn ME3 J. O. Fogle SN N. T. Forrister SN K. M. Ftirsythe SN W. L. Foster SN R. S. Frady MM2 D. D. Frakes YN2 P. S. Francis RD3 E. (n) Freeman, Jr. SHI B. R. Galey RM2 J. W. Gambone BMl P. F. Garberich ET3 F. A. Garcia SD3 E. W. Garner TE3 W. F. Garner HM3 W. E. Garrard SA G. P. Gaston, Jr. SN R. L. Gates QM3 L. H. Gay SN E. E. Gehrdes AG3 G. P. Gehret FN P. E. Geiger BTl J C O. Gentry SN C. H. Gibson, Jr. SN T. F. Gilligan BTl E. B. Goetz BT2 W. F. Goldsmith, Jr. IC3 R. E. Goodwin D. G. Gooley H. E. Grammer L. H. Graves V. G. G. Gray R. (n) Greenlee A. A. Griffith R. F. Grimes C. N. Groover R. (n) Hale B.J. Hambric L. C. Hambrick R. B. Hamilton R. C. Hamilton H. H. Hammond J. E. Harmon W. R. Harmon R. N. Harpe L. G. Hartley W.J. Hayden J.J. Hayes O. M. Heiting J. F. Helms L. E. Henning J. F. Herman A. L. Herr J C Hill D. L. Hinson B. G. Holifield J. W. Hollifield K. E. Hornig E. L. Horton R. E. Hotchkiss R.J. Howe E. E. Huber F. H. Hudson W. C. Huff, Jr. D. W. Hunt G. W. Hurtley W.J. Hunter, Jr. G. F. Jacobi H. D. jacobs D. R. James B. M. Jendrzejewski J. A. Johnson C. R. Jones D. L. Jones V. D. Jones J. W. Kain D. M. Keane D.J. Keller G. B. Keller D. K. Kelly K. O. Kelly RMSN MM3 SN FP3 RD3 SN SN RM3 SA TEl SN FN RM3 QMl E f2 ME2 TN YNC RD3 MM3 SN SA FN SN TE3 AGl SN FA EN2 FN DT3 MMC QM3 PI 3 SN Lie GM2 ETSN RD3 TA SN MMFN BM3 LI3 RDCA PIl RD3 MMFN SA SKSN QM3 ETSN SA BMSN R. R. Kemp W. M. Kemp W. K. Kendall, Jr. M. D. Kerrigan L. M. Killinger R. L. King ' W.J. Kirch ner D.J. Koch E. N. Koski E.J. Kowal K. G. Kuhlmann L. A. Kukwa L. L. LaFeber A. (n) Lagdamen E. L. Lamherth R. F. Lance R. V. Lando W. T. Larkin J. A. LaVigne, Jr. P. D. Lee ' D. E. Leeman R. C. Levan D. A. Lien J. H. Lippert J. H. Lippscomb F. Z. Lodi R. F. Long J. C. Loomans L. R. Lucas J. A. Lund R.J. Lynch R. (n) Marlin, Jr. W. E. Marshfield C. D. Martin D. L. Martin D. L. Marzano W. M. Massey B. R. Matheny E.J. Matthews H. W. McAdam C. E. Mc Clendon J. L. McCollum G.(n) McCoy A. R. Mc Daniels J. R. Mc Donald T. A. Mc George A. M. McGregor L. V. Mclvor R. L. Mc Menomy J.J. McQueeney ' lII J. E. Mead F. E. Meade R. A. Meeker J. R. Meyers SA RD3 RD3 ET3 SN IC3 ET2 SA RM3 BM3 SN SN GM2 SD3 MM3 EN3 MRFN GM2 RMSN DC3 ICFN SN MMFN QMSN MM2 BM3 BM3 HM2 FN RM3 SKSN FN RM2 BM2 SN FN SN FN SH3 DK3 TE3 BT3 CS3 MMFA SN SN MECA FN CSSN ET3 RD3 IC3 YN3 IC3 4 I  I H. H ' ■ Michaelsen MM FN N. D Mickalian SN A. R. Miller, Jr. TESN A. R. Miller SA S. (n) Miller SA R. C. Mintun MM FN J. S Miracle SN C. H. Mitchell SN W. (n) Mitchell SD2 F. R. Moore YN2 J. n) Moore, Jr. SA G. R. Morgan CSl E. P. Murphy SA H. L. Muse SN S. (n) Napier SN L (n) Nelson QMC J. L. Neuhoff SN T L Newson TA E. S. Nicholson BM3 D. F. Noakes ETl E. M. Noaon EMFN C C. ONeal SN T. G. ONeal SN W. E. Osborne EMC A. W. Osterman SKSN C W. Ostler BTC D. (n) Owens TN J. (n) Palitto MM 3 A. (n) Palos FN M. W. Parker RD3 W. W. Parker SA G. R. Patterson FA R. L. Perry BT3 R. L. Petersen SN J. H. Phillips BT3 R. E. Plummet SN T. (n ! Porter SN j. R. Powell SN R. R. Presley SN C. H. Prill CSl B. L. Putman FN J. C. Quitugua SN S. C. Rachel SH2 M. (n) Rafanan SD3 A. M. Ramos SN E. D. Rape TE3 J. H. Reed SN D. L. Reedy SN D. R. Regnier MEFN J. D. Reilly RD3 A. R. Renfro SN H. (n)Rhame,Jr. MEFN J. R. Rice FN W. C. Rice RDSN G. D. Richardson QM3 P. W. Riley FP2 W. B. Roberson SN D. W. Roberts EM 3 J. T. Robinson FN D. (n) Rodenas SD3 R. K. Rogers AG3 J. E. Rucker SDC R. (niRufo SD3 W. H. Rule, Jr. EM2 D. H. Ryman TESN T. (n) Saluqao SD3 F. M. Salvage QMC J. H. Sammons. Jr. SN J. G. Sandefur BT3 J. E. Sanders FA J. W. Sapp MM2 G. E. Sargenr SN A. M. Satterlee AGAN H.J. Savior SN C.J. Sayon SD2 T. |. Scales SN D.L. Scheller FA M. R. Schmidt FN E. (n) Schneider, Jr. RDSN R. W. Schopf SK2 A. H. Schrader HMC W. D. Schuhardt SN R. L. Scott RM3 J. G. Sedlmayer EM2 A. P. Self TE3 H. D. Self MM3 ME NO t- JTTERFLV . D.J. Serpa SA A. (n) Sevilla SH3 J. (n) Sevores DCl W. (n)Shaw RM3 J W Shelton BMl R. W. Sherwood EN2 R. N. Shifflett RMSN A. A. Shriver GM3 M. J B Simmons FN B. N. Sinden FN H.J. Sitton FN R.J. Sizemore SN F. b. Smith EM3 J. E. Smith RM3 R. (n) Smith SA S. R. Smith SN C W. Smitt EM2 W. D. Sodini, Jr. QMSN M. N. Soltys FTl D. E. Spears ENFN W. H. Spurrier HM3 D. R. Stanage ETSN W.J. Stastny,Jr. ET3 K.J. Stegner SN P. (n) Stevens MMFA R. W. Stewart QM3 R. L. Stonaker ET3 C. S. Strasser RMCA S.fn Strickland SD3 G. C. Stursa MMCA W. D. Taggart SA M. ]. Tangeman QMSN J. N. Tatum FA A. (n) Taylor SN J. M. Taylor SN R. J. Taylor SN E. W. Terry RM3 S. n Thomas SDl D. E. Thompson SN H. A. Thornton CS2 B. R. Timmons RDSN R. D. Tjarks ETSN F.J. Tokar SN F. K. Tolbert QMl S. E. Tromley, Jr. GMC J. W. Tuft SN H. n) Valentine SH3 E. (n) Valenzano MMFN J. B. Vaughn ICC D. (n Velasco SD3 R.rn)Villanueva SD2 B. G. Vinson RD3 E. K. Voigt MMl W. A. Von Berren ENl R. F. Wade RM3 C. W. Walters SA H. D. Ward SN J. L. Ward QM3 A •• G •• Warren TN C.J. Warren SN E.(n) Warren SN F. M. Watkins MEFN R. C. Wats(m SN J. E. Webb SN P. F. Webster ETCA J. R. Wells, Jr. SA j. L. Westpliall BT3 F. R. Whatley SA E. G. Wickstrom ENC C. D. Widell ICFN J. J. Wiedel SA F. G. Wiederrich SKSN 0.(n) Wilder TN D. B Williams RMSN E. G. Willis RD3 B. G. Wilson DKl G. W. Wilson ET3 J. V. Wilson SN T. F. Wilson SN L. S. Witecha HM3 R. J • ' Witt SN N. E. Yingst SHC H. A. Brown CPL H. L. Criswell CPL E. R. Green SGT J. L. Heath CPL n. R. Huff PFC J. L Jackson CPL C. F. Kennelly PFC W. L. Keilwitz SGT D. M. Kirkpatrick MSGT F. W. Koozin ' TSGT T. E. Lanegan CPL F. P. Lea MSGT A. E. Lee SSGT J. W. Lontos CPL |. T. Lousignont SGT F. R. Mc Cann PFC J. R. Mc Neil SGT |. M. Morales CPL G. R. Netzer CPL C. M. Ray CPL S. V. Stariano MSGT D. L. Schmidt CPL D. A. Sharp CPL H. E. Smith SSGT J. M. Steele CPL L. H. Wilcox MSGT STAFF OFFICERS CAPT N. Adair, Jr. LT F.J. Allen LCDR J. W. Barden LTJG M.J. Bosse , ' CDR J. S. Burns LCDR C.J. Bushong LT L. A. Carver CDR H. E. Clark LCDR E. S. Churchill LTJG C. H. Collins MAJ A. M. Cordes lUSMCi CAPT D. P. Coyle (USMC) LCDR R. }. Cummings LT J. IVL Dunn LCDR J. E. D) ' er,Jr. CAPT W. A. Ellis (USA) LTJG J. J. Forbes, Jr. CDR S.J. Gay ENS R. L. Gover CAPT J. A. Grindell LCDR S. R. Heller LCDR D. E. Herrmann CHSCLK A. L Hillius LCDR D. E. Hughes LT J. B. Jochum LT V. K. Keen LTJG J. E. Kelly MAJJ. L. Kelly (USMCl LTCOL T. C. Kerrigan (USMC) CAPT C. E. King LT J. E. Kington, Jr. LCDR V. R. anda CHRELE C. M. Lee CDR W. M. Lowery LT G. H. N. Lussier LT J. F. Matejceck CDR J. J. McMullan LT R. W. Mix ENS D. F. Morgan MAJ H.W. Morse (USA) LTJG R. D. Murrin LTJG D. C. Parkliurst CAPT L. M. Phelps (USMC) LTJG D. N. Pollard CDR E. F. Porter LT W. L. Prange LTJG S. M. Printz LCDR A. C. Rader LCDR H. C. Rawls, Jr. LT R. P. Richardson, Jr. LTCOL E. W. Ritzau CHRELE D. E. Rowan RADM L. S. Sabin, Jr. LT L. S. Sharp LTJG E. W. Shipman CHRELE F. F. Smith MAJ N. R. Smith (USMC) ENS E. E. Stephens LCDR F. L. Thomas CDR S. R. Towne LCDR J. G. Travis LT P. A. C Verdon LCDR E. L. Wells LTJG J. A. Wheelan CDR T. E. Williamson CAPT Walter C. Winn LT E. L. Wortley STAFF ENLISTED W. H. Adams SN W. N. Agin RMl R. Agustin TN R. Ancheta TN A. A. Anders QMC L. D. Anderson TN W. D. Anderson QM3 A. A. Angelo J02 W. D. Baker SN J. M. Bates, Jr. RMSN E. A. Bendeil TE3 J. K. Boen SN J. D. Booker SDl N. G. Bowman YNC J. A. Bradley BM3 J. R. Brenner YN3 D. G. Brown SN F. H. Brown AGl B. W. Buettner, Jr. HMC J. L. Butler SN P. S. Bybee TE3 C. L. Campbell YN3 B. L. Casey YN2 R. W. Churchill RMl E. H. Cliburn BMC B. S. Colasito SD2 R. C. Cook TE2 W. P. Craven YNSN B. L. Creamer SN J. H. Dahl PH3 R. L. Danley SN C. B. Davis, Jr. YNSN D.J. DeGraflF SN A. Diaz TN C. B. Dickard TE3 T.J. Drinning, Jr. PHI E. H. Elam RM3 H. L Ellis TE3 N. D. Espanol SD3 B. Fontillas SD2 E. C. Franklin, Jr. RMSN R. E. Fread YN3 D.J. Gallagher QMl G. E. Garwood TE2 L. Gaston YN3 M. V. Gibbons YN3 W.J. Glaccum,Jr. YNl T.J. Green RMSN V. H. Griffin TE3 E. Guerrero SDC W. L. Haag HMC J.J. Guzman EN3 D. M. Hardesty TE2 R. L. Harris YN3 C. C. Hartshorn QMl L. M. Hogeland SN D. B. Hullett YN3 A. M. Idano TN G. Inumerable SD3 G. S. Ivy JOSA G. L. jimos ETSN B. R.Joslin QM3 L. Kerley RM3 E. C. King H. R. Kline T. F. Kramer QMSN EN3 SN F. Lacsamana SDC D. L. Landreth YNSN J. T. Lastinger F. B. Lewis YNSN ETl J. Liebl SA L. H. Lochner ETSN D.J. Leofler V. A. Lorenz QMC RMC B. Luciano SD3 B. L. Luna SDl C. G. Luna SKI K. L. Lyons S. Madelo TN SD3 J. B. Malulan TN H. F. Matheson ENC J. F. Mc Daniel D. L Mc Lane QMSN SN J. E. Meeks B. D. Meneses RM3 SD3 S. M. Miklovic SN R.J.Mills J. W. Mopps K. R. Moser YN3 SN SN E. Moten TN D. L. Murdock SKSN J. B. Myers E. V. Noland YN3 YN2 J. L. Northcutt C. Palaoro RM3 YNSN W. D. Perkins ETSN W. R. Perry L. L. Pierre BMl SD2 R.J. Porche R. L. Prebeck RM3 SN D. R. Ramey A. Raras BMl SD3 C.J. Regan M. d. Richards ' FN RMSN G. P. Robertson J03 M. R. Sanchez FN E. R. Sandoval TE3 C. H. Sang J. M. Scott BM2 SN J. H. Sheehan J. Sibug |. L. Slaviero A. W. Smith ENl SD3 SN RMSN C. A. Snuggs J. Stead C. H. Stoecker SN PHI YNl D. A. Stokke AN J. T. Suozzi PHAN D. Supranovich RMC R. W. Thompson YN3 J. L. Thornsberry SN W. R. Tibbs YNC N. Torres SD3 L. S. Wallmark YN2 R.J. Webb YNl H. H. White RM3 W. H. White RMSN J. R. Wright - ' JOSN TACRON THREE OFFICERS ENS R. O. Aga CDR W. G. Barnes, Jr. LT R. A. Close ENS C. W. Coulter LTJG G. C Dalthorp CAPT L C. Hodges (AF) MA J R. W. Hudson (ARMY) LTJG F. R. Irby LCDR D. (n) Michie LT B. (n) Shaw LT H. D. Schleeter ENS R. E. Stark MAJ R. R. St John (USMC) LCDR D. A. VonAh LTJG R. K. Wortley TACRON THREE ENLISTED J. L. Armstrong M. J. Blanchet, Jr. ATAN SN B. B. Chrestensen RMl K. E. Endsley YN2 E. E. Erwin AT3 G. A. Ganac SD2 G. E. Garman YN2 J. (n) Gary SDl R. A. George ET2 O. K. Hall SN J. A. Hesse RMSN D. A. Kingge RM2 A. E. Langlois AA W. C. Laughlin ETS D. M. Lindquist RM3 H. E. Manning RM3 F.J. Madrosz SN E. A. Martin SN J. (n) McKuhen SN D.J. Meester RM3 M. R. Metzger RM3 A. T. Moore RM3 R. T. Morley SN S. L. Murdoch SN J. L. Muse SA F. W. Osgood RMSN J. T. Owens SN B. G. Reid YN3 R. M. Rennert RM3 D. P. Shannon RMCA J. A. Simoneauz RM3 G. D. Smith, Jr. DM2 V. H. Smith ' RMSN R. D. Sombati RMSN W. O. Snelson SA V. (n) Waters, Jr. TN 4utac %afr 4uto % fr t --lft CRUISE BOOK STAFF The history of our cruise has been recorded in this book by the following energetic and hard-working men. 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