Floyd Parks (DD 884) - Naval Cruise Book

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ity and high ideals have won him many shipmates aboard ship. Miller, R. E., FN, who credits his good looks and sex appeal to the good ole navy chow, always seems happy and never worries. He is a good twenty-year man. Capshaw, T. E. ENFN, is happy-go lucky. Generally, he doesn't like to stay in one place too long. Do things get too involved Cappy? The ET's, electronic technicians, claim to be Engineers. Sometimes there is doubt about that. However, here are quite a range of personalities in their small group. There's Joyner, J. E., ETC, Standby, girls! I 've got it all figured out. Cobis, J. E., ET2- My wife knows she's got a man. CThe question remains does anyone else know it., Sweeny, ET2 - Whatl You mean I can't go hit my rack when I feel like it? Sutherland, C. J., ET3- Just give me a case of Budweiser and a ticket to L.A. O'Brian, R. J., ET3- You mean there's somewhere besides Japan? The Electricians have quite a name for themselves about the division. Ross, C. D., IC1, All right, you guys, just one call today. Mitchell, B.W., EM3, Where there's a will there's always a way. Baucum, W. R., EM2, No, never happen! I didn't cut out those lights. Litchford, M. C., EMFN, f'Well, you see it was like this . . . and so . . . C30 minutes later, . . . and so. Tarpley, A. V., Wait, till I get through eating. Moxley, C. G., EMF N , There's nothing like the Navy. Lively, J. M., EMFN, Sure thing! Where are those shipping over papers? Bulla, G. H., ICFN, Why worry, tomorrow's another day. Smith, A. L., ICF N . . . QEd. Note?-Not available for comment, Too busy these days over in town with something., Lewis, V. L., EMFN, Howdy, howse yo'all? Gutierrez, D. M., EMFN, I'll only be young once. Where to iind the shipfitters: MacKay, A. J., DC2, is making the rounds and checking on tools to see if they're stamped SF. Mohn, C. H., MMC, is checking out Long- mire, L. R., FN, with a P500 or a handibilly. Duffourc, A. J., MEF N , is just about making muster. Dunbar, R. M., MEC, is probably taking his daily sunbath. Turner, R. M., FP3, is in the shop shipping over. Or is he going out today? DECK AND GUNNERY DIVISION By JOHN A. KINSMAN, FC1, and P. Honowrrz, SN And now we come to the working division of the Floyd B., introducing the Deck and Gunnery Force. It doesn't look like much work to keep the decks of a ship all spick and span nor a few guns in top fighting efficiency in peacetime. But did you ever consider the old bugger, RUST and his cousin CORROSION? They are at work all the time on every piece of equipment that is exposed to that salty air that hangs over any ocean. It takes all hands all the time to even keep up with these two unwanted shipmates with paint and oil, chippers, scrapers and brushes. Seamen are always the happy-go-luckiest people aboard a ship. They have to be. Just look what they have to put up with. Personalities? Yes, we got 'em. Royal, GMSN, What youse guys drink tailer made liquor when Aqua Velva sells cheeper? Hall, FCSN, Oh well, let it go. It'll work out O. K. itself. It's done O. K. so far. King, GMSN, Just because I look like a slop head, there's no sense in calling me 'ape'. Keith, FCSN, No I don't care to go ashore. I've got a good educational book to read. Pricket, GMSN, You guys are crazy. Just because my ears and nose are big doesn't mean I'm banging ears with the chief. Pigg, GMSN, Just because my name is Pigg and 'snort' a little in my sleep doesn't mean I'm a Razor- back. Cole, GMSN, Well, if I can't live at home I've always got Mount Z. Ellis, GMSN, What do ya mean quartermaster? My eyes don't blink that fast. Romero, TMSN, I'll ship for six, maybe more but it's got to be on the Floyd B. Smith, GMSN, and Penner, GMSN, You guys can have the can. We'll stick to the cruisers. Gutierrez, GMSN, Some people sure like those Japanese and Chinese gals but that one in San Antone?? Wood, GMSN, Just as long as brother and I are together, we're happy. Patton, TMSN, I wasn't married in Japan, but wait till I get home. I'1I find out then. Lake, GM3, Carrey, GMSN, and Bettfreund, GMSN, and Lein, FCSN, She ain't much on liberty but she sure is a feeder. CN ew men in division,. Kinsman, FC1, OK, Youse guys, this is it, saddle up and get hot. MacGranner, GMC, Be happy, be gay, and for my sake, get hot or I'll lose my job. Owens, GMC, All right boys, get with it! The beer and liberty, that is! Drescher, fDutch, FCC, Don't worry I got the latest and the straightest on A11 ball leagues. fDutch is the only plank aboard, i.e., original member of the crew at the time of commissioning., John- son, TMC, Just give me my Corbito, a jug of Sentory's, and a good shack fhouse that is, and let me know when my twenty's in. Petshold, TMC, and Goul, TMC, fSheriff, We ain't got much to say. We're new on board here. Morgan, TMSN, You guys are all crazy, I ain't cross- eyed. You're just drinking different liquor than me, 'dad gum'. Yeager, GMSN, Nieto, TMSN, Thomas, GMSN, and Spurbeck, GMSN, Well we don't care. You guys can have the NAVY. Palmer, TM2, Well, I'll get sub duty sooner or later. Thompson, GMSN, O.K. you guys get a look at this physique. That's what Charles Atlas can do with a good start. Ragon, GMSN, and Watson, GMSN, Boy, we sure made out last night, didn't we? I can't figure it out. Every time we go ashore we make out. Just lovers, I guess. Small, FCSN, and Craw- ford, FCSN, That's OK, we need the sleep. These mid- watches are hard on us Kids. Poddany, GMSN, Yes sir, best things in the world. CAS he looks at his false teeth, soaking in a glass of beer., Osborne, GM1, Just take me back to Diego and let me see Point Loma. I can swim from there home. CAs he stares out into space with nothing in sight., Connors, GM2, OK, cousins, let's have ta little music, while the sergeant meditates. fAs he sits back easy playing his steel guitar., Crowley, TM3, Noll You can't make me go overseas to the States. Don't take me from my happy home fYokosuka,. Qlmagine a picture of two sailors in front of a sign pointing stateside and pulling each other in different directions., Schoon- over, FC3, You guys can have the Navy. Just send me back to Sand Point, Idaho, to a gal named Ruth. Walton, FC3, Oh well, what's the use, might as well go to the states. I've had enough loving for this cruise. As he holds a picture of his and a letter saying from your darling wife, Dela. , . . . Well, this turned out to be more than just a little jaunt. By now I'm sure the reader is convinced as I, that there are many characters on even a small a ship as a tin can. Actually, I wonder sometimes if it really IS so small. .-,,-, . ,, --

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l a N ,. R i il ii lx 1 l 1 L l lx f l P r E l i i l 3 , l M l 4 is ,fl E El ll ii in 1. 1. in ln l 1 l gl J J W. 1. M YNSA, one of the Toni Twins, not recommended for the job of bill collector in civilian life as it took him 6 months to collect 353. Helen Fadness, YNSN, second Toni Twin, spends most of his time helping Robinson pull his lingers from between the keys of typewriters. Skate Allen, YNSN, spends all of his liberty at the local roller rink. Currently spending time in the scullery, Starve-em Trasvina, YNSN, thought he had to pay for all the chow he put out while serving his term in the mess hall. ENGINEERING DIVISION CCompi1ed by H. G. RoAcH, MMFN, T. E. CAPSHAW, ENFN, SUTHERLAND, C. J., ET3, A. R. Durrounc, MEFN, and W. R. BAUCUM, EMZJ The engineering division is the largest division aboard ship. The engineers are divided into separate or sub- divisions each having one particular job to do, and specific machinery and machinery spaces to maintain in top work- ing condition and cleanliness. First comes M Division, or main engine division. This division has charge of main propulsion machinery and main steam systems. Next comes B Division, or Boilers This division has the responsibility of caring for boilers and fuel other than diesel oil. The electricians maintain lighting and power circuits, repair motors and generators, motion picture equipment, interior communication equipment including the gyro compass, and stand watch on the main distribution power boards. The A or auxiliary division has charge of boat engines, emergency diesel engines for generators, refrigeration, ma- chinery repair and heating systems. The R or damage control division is made up of ratings who are the plumbers, Welders, metalsmiths, carpenters, and shipiitters of the vessel. Last, but by far not the least is the Electronics Division. These men repair and supervise the operation of the im- portant electronic devices of the ship's radio, radar, and sonar. Back about frame 170, there is a living space filled with some guys, a bunch of swell guys that is, who would be psychiatric nightmares. It seems as if all these men have dual personalities. Take N. D. Blakeslee, FN, for instance. He thinks he is the emergency radar just because he can wiggle his ears. There is Richard House, FN, who thinks he is Killer McCoy. Ah yes, he is a killer. Aubrey Allen has a strange feeling he is a professional sailor. Boy, won't he be surprised when they put the last ship in mothballs. A. Boutwell, MM3, believes he is Diamond Jim Brady, just because he bought a couple of jewels. J. W. Shirley, FN, hasn't quite made up his mind, but he either is a sailor or a civilian. F. J. Minnock, Pappy, MM1, vertebra from backbone of the engineers, thinks he is a seeing-eye dog. H. D. Stoddard, MM2, could be the answer to his troubles. Our pride and joy, Andrew A. Robison, FN, has a strange notion that he is Joe Di- Maggio just because he plays in the pasture for the Park's ball team. Rod Scace, FN, our Navy Buddy, is just a bit more peculiar than the rest in that he has a three-sided personality. He thinks he is a lover, a hot rod racer, and Mr. America. A. McClanahan, FN, a newcomer to the ship thinks he is Edward G. Robinson, but it seems that when he didn't have a cigar, he tried to make off with one of Henery's CJ. J., MMCJ! M. H. Smith, FN, must believe he is sleeping beauty. Hey, Smitty! It's time to go on watch. No, it ain't. It's only 29 minutes after 3:00. was ,f M. E. Mills, FN, seems to be one of the most level-headed men in the division, as a matter of fact, it's almost square. He has a silly notion that Chief Miller wants him to ship over. H. V. McAninch, MM1, has an idea he is about to become a father. Congratulations, Mac! Nate Lawson, MM3, feels he is very right when he says, My N-N -N ame's N-N-Nate Lawson. He says he is the only man that can make that statement, but then, who else would want to? D. W. Riley, MM3, has spoken to the Exec about his shoes. It seems that someone used them to go ashore in. Well maybe they did, but what did they use for paddles? A. D. Meyers, FN, has been trying to prove to the crew that his name is really Al Capp. Bugs C. A. McCall be- lieves he should have been a female. R. J. Parrish, FN, thinks he should have been a Yankee. Heaven forbid! George fhow long is my beard?J Payne, MM3, is trying to convince the crew that his real name is Honest Abe. J. W. Southern, F. N. is convinced he is a MM1, since he was swapped to the engineroom for P. E. P. H. G. Forsyth, MM3, must believe he is Simon Legree. How about some liniment for my welts? Zeke Alvarado, FN, thinks he is John Smith. Boy, won't he be burned when he discovers Pocohantas is married to J. L. Alonzo, FN, who thinks he is Marco Polo. He explored many of the hills of China and Japan. Don't tell him that a white man had been there before him. G. L. Gibson, FN, thinks he is chef for the Waldorf-Astoria. I wonder why? A. D. Miller, FN, our favorite blonde, thinks he is destined to become Miss America. I'll vote for him. Just because Overturf, R.J., MM3, is a garbage collector, he thinks he lives on a gar- bage scow. The A gang is made up of reliable and capable engi- neers only. They are known throughout the ship by their skill and ability in the various jobs which they undertake. The division is headed by J. W. Helton, ENC., whose leadership has made the division one of the most outstand- ing divisions aboard ship. Leading petty officer is held down by Paul Pettingill, MM1 . Paul is known by his shipmates for his quick thinking, mechanical ability and leadership. H. A. Stoddard, MM2, is tops as one of the A gang's leading petty oflicers. His instructions and leadership on a job always gets a Well done. Ed Fisher, EN 2, Chill climbing Edl, is well-liked by everyone and his leadership as one of the division's petty officers is unlimited. R. W. Gunn, MMFN, is known to his shipmates as number 1 when it comes to making something in the shop. What good would the lathe be without Gunn? Hodgins, FN, fshel is known as the first-class water boy in the forward engine room. While in the Orient, he found a home but was unable to find a swap. So now he moans at being over- seas in the states. Herbert J. Tartt, FN, is one of the many noted tarheels aboard ship. He is strictly a fu fu sailor. On our return to the states, Herbie is looking for- ward to the companionship of Tiajuana Red, the T town queen. Buzz Baldy Godden, ENFN, the husky sailor from Iowa is truly a sailor's shipmate. His personal-

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rossing When the ship crossed the line on April 26th almost the entire crew had the well-known initia- tion to look forward to. The Royal Court was composed as follows: King Neptunus Rex .... H. L. Nahgonbe, QMC Royal Queen. . . ....... W. B. Chighizola, QM1 Davey Jones .......... J. J. Henery, MMC Royal Prosecutor ...... S. V. Glenn, LCDR Royal Defense Counsel .D. M. Karcher, LT. Royal Baby ........... O. S. Conley, SD1 Royal Barbers. . ....... I. J. Whitt, BT3 R. P. Wimberly, BT2 Royal Bears .... .... A . T. Emerson, LT. P. E. Pettingill, MM1 F. J. Minnock, MM1 A. J. MacKay, DC2 Royal Doctor .... .... R . E. Rawson, HMC