Helena (CA 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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CHIEF OF STAFF Captain James White DAVIS, USN, was born on October 12, 1906, near Cape Hatteras, N. C, attending schools in Beaufort, N. C, and Washington, D. C. Beginning his Naval career at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, he was graduated in the class of 1 930. After serving aboard the battleships WYOMING and PENNSYLVANIA, he reported to New London, Connecticut, for submarine training, com- pleting the course in December, 1932. Submarine duty followed, with Captain Davis assuming command of the RATON in 1943 for four war patrols in the Pacific. During this period, the RATON was awarded the Naval Unit Citation. Later, he was on the staff of Submarine Train- ing Command, Pacific. His next command was Submarine Division 242, which he completed in December, 1 945. As Commanding Officer of the USS POLANA, USS SPERRY, USS BRYCE CANYON, and USS SAINT PAUL, Captain Davis was recognized as an outstanding leader. On March 6, 1957, he assumed duties as Chief of Staff to Commander Seventh Fleet. Latest honor to be received is his selection for promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral. Captain Davis is married to the former Ruth Steele. They have two daughters, Jean, 20, and Nina, 16. The family at present resides in Oceanside, California.

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First port of coll on our cruise was Pearl Harbor, situated on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Here is one of the world ' s most famous and luxurious vacationlands, whose friendly people, smooth-swaying palms, and soft evening breezes quickly won our affection. There was the gay and carefree relaxation on Waikiki Beach from early morning to the or- ange-glow of day ' s end . . . and the profound solemnity of National Memorial Cemetery, where rest many of our service- men who gave their all that their country might live. Hawaii provided a welcome and wonderful stopover on our journey to the adventurous For East.