George Clymer (APA 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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medical department First Row : G. E. Posey, R. E. Kayes, H.J. Orange, M. Gonzales. Second Row: K. J. Lowe, M. D. Hastings, L. V. Fugatt, L. L. Biesiadny, W. J. Courville, W. L. Heath. CORPSMEN These brilliant men perrorm numerous types or nietlic.il ami clerical duties. I hey administer medicines, apply tirst aid, perrorm minor surgeory such .is treating accesses and brain injuries, assist m the operating room, .riul nurse the sick and injured. DENTAL Tl-AllN ' lClAN ' r I bese men are supposed bo per- rorm dental, clinical, and clerical duties. 1 bey are supposidly skilled in dental prosthetic tech- niques, dental -ray techniques, acrylic eve illustrations, clinical laboratory procedures, and maintenance and repair ol dental equipment. I hey give preventi- tive treatments, render tirst aid, assist dental orricers m the I real men I ol patients, and perform various dental administrative duties. The Dentist gets a little of his own treatment . . . take it easy, Doc !