General Sturgis (AP 137) - Naval Cruise Book

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From left to right— First row: McGehee, W. K., WT3 c; Rosenthal, A. D., MM2 c; Stone, J., MM2 c; Franz, G. J., MM I c; Clinefelter, C. H., EMI c; Wilson, R. A., Jr., EM2 c; Johnson, W. O., EM3 c. Second row: Lang, K. C, Fl c; Maxfield, J. W., Fl c; Hunnings, H. M., MM3 c; Acton V7. O EM3 c; Borchert, W. J., MMR3 c; Peirce, R. W., WT3 c; Quinnell, K. W., EM3 c; Korb, E. J , Fl c. Third row: Conway, L. B., F2 c; Fallise, F. J., Jr., Fl c; Worden, J. A., F2 c; Foetko, F. D . Fl c; Crouch, R., Fl c; Paine, E. T., Fl c; Wright, H. B., Fl c. DIVISION Black gang, yes, we have one, although until the lights go out, water runs low, or some other emergency arises no one realizes they are aboard. They are well named due to the fact that clean- ing oil bilges, firesides and other hot and dirty jobs are all in a day ' s work. They are responsible for upkeep and operation of many things such as, main engine, boilers, evaps, electrical gear, ice machines and many other mechanical gadgets. Upon enter- ing port, when the rest of the crew can relax, their biggest job arises, getting ready for sea again. 20

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From left to right — First row: Swiniuch, S. L, CM2 c; Lochner, K. M., BMI c; Foley, R. W. CM I c; Jones, C. H., SFI c; Swanson, W. A., SFJ c; Mountain, J. T., Cox. Second row: Butler, C. A., Cox; Betterton, L. C, CM3 c; Sanders, W. R., SI c; Wing, J. R., SI c; Gallup, C. T., Fl c; Tegland, R. J., SI c. Third row: Pearson, A. E., SI c; Klawitter, C, SI c; Benz, SF3 c; Heitman, J. C, Fl c; Schneider, J., SF3 c. C R . . . the trouble shooters of the ship, whether reaching down a long drain pipe with a snake, or welding some expanded metal to a bulkhead. We have all of us marvelled at the model carpenter shop, which looks as if it came out of some hardware company ' s catalogue. The mysteries of the locked damage con- trol lockers intrigue us. There is always a valve being turned off or on, and the division takes a beating when water hours are in- voked. But on the credit side is the excellent work they turned out for the Neptune Party, even if the water tank had an accident. ■C AND R ' DIVISION t l!

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From left to right — First row: Gallagher, J. P., EM3 c; Robinson, W., WT2 c; Nereim, G. M., WT2 c; Green, H. L, WT I c; Madigan, G. W., EMI c; Wilson, J. C, MM I c; Wintering, F. H., MM3 c. Second row: Gibbon, E. A., Fl c; Wittwer, E. A., F2 c; Graham, E. D., Fl c; Johnson, J. B., Fl c; Fichter, H. A., Fl c; Barnes, R. T., Fl c; Abernathy, M. H., Fl c; Bowers, D. C, Fl c; Sterling, F E., Fl c; Van Dorin, F. M., Fl c. Third row: Jacobs, M. J., F2 c; Cornelison, W. A., Fl c; Connor, J. T., Fl c; Chastain, A. F., Fl c; Sumner, C. M., F2 c; Howey, M. M., Fl c; Madrick, J. J., Sr., Fl. c; Hatten, L. F., Fl c; Difeo, A. F., EM3 c. When heading for home the engineers become very popular and are besieged by many questions as to speed, — will the en- gines hold out, etc. The E Division is divided into four parts, the engine room, fire room, electricians, and auxiliaries, each depending upon the other. Rivalry runs high between different rates but they all stick together when an outsider steps in. An engineer ' s job is dirty, hot and very uncomfortable, but not one would trade with any other department. Our boast is name the place and we will get you there. DIVISION 21