General Sturgis (AP 137) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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: Stratman, E. H., SC(B)3, c; Clark, D. A., SCI c; Lewis, W. M., Blcr I c; Draper, G. F., Ski c; Wilkens, J. J., SkD I c; Boggan, W. B., SCI c. Second row: Smith, G. E., SI c; Hesch, R. J., Bkr 3 c; Beedle, R. L , Bkr 2 c; Gilbreath, R. D., SC2 c; Rosenthal, S. I., Sk2 c; During, E. A., SC3 c; Manola, S. T., SSM(B)2 c; Barnes, R. H., Bkr2 c; Allen, R. B., SI c. Third row: German, W. L, SC(B)3 c; Kleven, M. L, SI c; D ' Amico, J. N., SSM(L)3 c; Conner, A. O., F2 c; Mehaulik, J., SC3 c; Korobow, S. I., Sk3 c; Wentzell, C. B., SC2 c; Crellin, R. F., SI c; McQuarter, E. R., SI c; McWilliams, J. P., SC3 c. Fourth row: Sherwood, W. M., Sk2 c; Vincenti, J. J., SSM(L)3 c; Mason, W. A., Sk3 c; Loftus, M. P., SC3 c; Beaty, J. A., Bkr 3 c; Rusine, G. J., Sk3 c; Kooyenga, J., SC3 c; Frayer, H. C, Sl c; Foster, F. W., Bkr 3 c; Evans, R. E., Sk3 c; Cerrone, G. J., Sl c. S-l DIVISION 22 Supply Corps means chow and cigarettes and pay to most of us. But it also stands for spare parts, for clothing, for the myriad things from fuel oil to rags that make the ship go, for paper work, chits, stubs, and long truck trips for supplies. . . . Hey, Draper, what ' s the stock number for scissors? Save me a foun- tain pen, Mason, will ya? Can I get in line for more ice cream? This orange drink stinks. . . . Boy, those bakers are good. JJ, something ' s wrong with my pay. And so it goes.