George Clymer (APA 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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navigation department First Row ; Second Rov J M Holt, J. E. Watson, H. M. Dwight, W. D. Ashworth. J. A. Hardegree, L.J. Bearden, F.L. Misiak, J.G. Pierson. 1 1 1 i I Vp.i it iiu ' iil, nuclei I lu- capable su per ision ol Lt. (jgj II. M. Dwight who succeeded I -i. 1 jg I ' • I a lazi i a l.i-l December, is respon- sible cor getting us tliere. I be Quartermasters in this division usually act .is assistants to lite officer with the conn (control ol hbe ship) and tci IIk ' navigator. I bey act is hel msmen, steering the mighty Ueorge on the open son, in restrict- ed waters, and when moor- ing nr docking. I hey help determine the position oi the George by taking bear- ings on visible objects such .is land, sn n, and stars ; and they assist in plotting courses. P , r i i} Ashworth attempting to find out where we are U1JJ t division Electronic technicians maintain .mil repair all electronic equipment including radio, radar, and other equipment employing electronic circuits. I he men on the George use the tools and testing devices commonly employed in electronic service work. I hev calibrate, tune, and adjust equipment; and they replace detective parts. (As vet they have not replaced Ungashick) %f X First Row: R.W.Winn, H.E.Norwood, W. M. Vestal, J. H. Ungashick, R. D. Kirby. Second Row: F. D. Lydon. Absent: J.C.Thompson.

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communications division Fint Row : WE. Vincent, R. L. Luttrell, T. W. Leaverton, F. L. Boyd, H. S. McCain, W. F. Poulson, J.I. Hanson, D.J. Ray, R. C. Selby, D. E. Gardner, H. L. Hinsch, E. V. Decker. Second Row: G. H. Olson, I.E. Popp, W. E. Morgan, J. L. Milner, A.N. Baca, H.I. Rosengrants, B. D. Barlow, J. H. Powell, K. A. Morton, B. H. Standridge. Net in Picture: E.(N)Fowler, P.R. Miller, C.W. Cooper, J.L. Hensley, D.L Calhoun, J. L. James, DR. Jergenson, S.W. Thorsen, F. L. Towber, H.J. White, R. E. Vansagi, J. W. Stretcher. This Division consists of Radiomen, Quartermasters, and Teleman. The success of a naval operation hinges in part upon accurate communications. 1 heir various duties consist of operating radios, teletypewriters, facsimile equipment, sending messages by auditory and visual means, operating cryptographic aids and devices in encoding and decoding messages. Telemen also act as communications yeomen performing the clerical duties of communication and perform all mail services required cor the operation of naval post offices. With- out these men the George would lie weak, with them we are helpless.

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supply department First Row: E. Hoffman, J.Porter, J.Schneider, M. S. Yankovich, A.M. Nease, A. B. Meihls, A.H. Roehl, J.Carter, E. O, Clem, G. Cole, C. Bagwell. Second Row: S. Corre, E. E. Arnold, E. Johnson, E. Bauman, D. C. Byram, O. C. Troppy, R. Rogers, H. C. Snowden, D. E. Messmer, N. Dimeglio, H.L.(T) Williams, K. L. Stewart. Third Row: R. Forbus, W. Nance, J. Cravin, G.M. Simpson, D. Kidwell, W. Jennings, J.M. Jr. Covington, C. Crose, J.L. (T) Housman, R. R. Volenti. Forth Row: J. H. Derby, L. Mcmillion, K.C. Dukes, H.A. Smith, T.L. Gross, F. Sudduth, H.E. McCarty, J.W. Smithey, H.W. Gunnells, D. E. Gray, R. H. Cooper. Storekeepers, Disfmrising Clerks, Commissaryman, Snip ' s Serviceman, ana Stewards pictured above make up trie Supply Department. 1 key furnish the George with everything from soup to boats. The storekeepers take charge or the storerooms where they receive, stores and issue clothing, foodstuffs, mechanical equipment, and other items. Thev take inventories, establish minimum stock quantities, take inventories, prepare requisitions lor stock needed, take inventories, contact suppliers lor information on price, quality, and manner or delivery ol items to be purcbaced and take inven- tories. 1 be disbursing Clerks, the most liked men on the ship, compute ibe amout id pay due, prepare llie payrolls, and keep the pay records. 1 he Commissarymen serve as cooks and bakers. 1 he prooi ol the sEI pudding is in the eating (Hon Q uixote) luil who can eat it? (Ibe Crew). Ship ' s Service- men work as barbers, cobblers, tailors, laundry- men or storeclerks. I he Stewards serve as cooks and bakers tor officer ' s messes. I hey maintain officers living quarters, and serve meals in the wardroom. I hcv prepare menus and assist m ording provisions. f There were two days a month that the Supply Department actually produced . . . those glorious pay days.