Everglades (AD 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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CAPTAIN WILLIAM M. FOSTER, USN COMMANDING OFFICER. Captain W. M. Foster was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He attended the University of Alabama and Marion Institute before entering the U. S. Naval- Academy from which he graduated in 1930. Before Pearl Harbor, Captain Foster served on the U. S. S. Pensacola, U. S. S. Indianapolis and the U. S. S. Northampton. During World War'-II he saw duty with the Destroyer Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet. Following his service as Chief of Staff, Commander Task Flotilla Six, Captain Foster was assigned by Admiral Halsey as Commander, Prisoner of War Rescue Group for the 5th Fleet. In this capacity he directed the rescue, processing and repatriation of 21.000 prisoners of war from Eastern Honshu. Among his many decorations, he holds the Silver Star Medal award and the Gold Star Qin lieu of the Silver Star Medalj for participation in raids on Ormoc Bay, and landings in the Phillipines. After two years as Commanding Officer Ser- vice School Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Captain Foster reported on board the U.S.S. EVERGLADES on 1 September 1952 for duty as commanding officer. A ready smile, a hearty laugh, an ear for humor, an easy-nonchalance and a quiet dignity distinguish the skipper of the Everglades. Having served with both land and sea naval activities for over a quarter century, he has developed a bearing and manner which engender immediate liking and respect. He is a leader, men work to please. A MESSAGE FROM THE SKIPPER Each task we performed during this cruise, menial thought it may have seemed at the time, was a contribution towards world peace. May those who follow us perform as well, and may those in authority who guide the destinies of the world, be led by the hand of GOD along the RIGHT path. fs! W. M. FOSTER Captain, USN

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N WDIFLID The U. S. S. Everglades CAD-241- destroyer tender was named after the Everglades of Florida and is the first U. S. Naval vessel to bear that name. The building of the ship, was authorized in December l942' the keel was laid on the twenty-sixth of Tanuary l944' and she was launched on the twenty-eighth day of January 1945 at the Todd Shipyard San Pedro California. The Everglades was christened by Mrs. Anne E. Richardson widow of naval aviation pilot Lieutenant Jack Carpenter Richardson U. S. Nat y. The outfitting and completion of the ship was accomplished by Bethleham ,Steel Company on 23 May 1946. Immediately thereafter Without benefit of sea trials or commissioning the ' Everglades twas inactivated on 15 May 1947. With the advent of the Korean crisis the activation of the Everglades was authorized. On the twenty-fifth of May 1951 the U. S. S. Everglades was first commissioned. Captain Thomas Markham Brown USN assumed command' with Commander G. E, Artz USN as Executive Officer. After a month of organization and preparation the U. S. S. Everglades AD-24 reported to Commander Cruisers-Destroyers Force U. S. Pacific Fleet. The first extended cruise at sea commenced as she left Long Beach Calif. on 10 September 1951 for Norfolk Virginia. Enroute the U. S. S. EVERGLADES reported for duty to Commander in Chief U. S. Atlantic Fleet and Commander Destroyer Force, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, On 22 September 1951, this vessel transited the Panama Canal and proceeded to Norfolk, Virginia, arriving there on 27 Sep- tember 1951. Thereafter the Everglades made short runs to Bal- timore, Md.g Bayonne, N. J.g Charleston, S. C.g Newport, R. I. and participated in several independent ship exercises off the coast of Virginia, Primarily The Everglades tended destroyers at Convoy Escort Piers, Norfolk, Virginia. ' This 1952-3 Mediterranean Cruise as part of the Service Force Sixth Fleet is her first overseas assignment.

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COMMANDER EDWARD R. HUNT, USN EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander Edward R. Hunt, USN, originally a native of Louis- iana and presently residing in Norfolk, Virginia, was commiss- ioned in the Naval Reserve and ordered to active duty in 1941. During World War II he served on Destroyer type vessels, transferring to the regular Navy in 1946. In his Naval career, he has served on board the U.S.S. LAMBERTON CDMS-23, the U.S.S. GEORGE-CLYMER CAPA- 2'Ug and at the following com- mands: Sub Grp. II fFla grpj Lantres Fltg General Line Schoolg Amphibious Warfare School Qu- antico, and Gunfire Support School, Natu Lant. On 23 September 1952, Cdr. Hunt reported onboard the EVERGLADES as Executive Officer. From the start it was apparent that here was an Exec with an abiding interest in his men. He knew that three square and a rack are not enough to make a happy crew, and has battled for every feasible project which would raise the morale of the ship. llbclgnaamirlimenl emails ,T .2 'ii' R-f 5 Q . in xl l .. U