Helena (CA 75) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1958 volume:

-n ' i  - ' J §. a ABOUT THE COVER : Coll tigni ore aiiignad to •vary commond in ih« United Stotei Novy Depicted here it HELENA ' S own coll tign or nome for com- municotiont ourpotet, NUOR November Uniform Dello Remce. ' The Cruite Book Stoff thanks Doito Art Printing Co., Ltd. for their cooperation in the produc- tion of thit elaborate cover, which we believe to be the firtt Five-color cover ever to appear on o volume of this type. My name is HELENA and my heritage is proud. I cm a heavy cruiser my job is readiness. I was christened in ' 45, built to be a fighting ship, bearer of a famous seagoing name. I ' ve been around a long time seen many cruises, thousands of exer- cises and operations. My men come to me .... and leave ; the blood of my veins is thus ever- changing. I never know where the seasons will find me ; I can go almost anywhere the tides flow. Where the waters are troubled, I will be. Anywhere men threaten peace, I must ap- pear. My captains, my officers and my men have always taken good care of me. In return, I can brave the fiercest of storms; my guns can pound the shores from many miles at sea ; my winged missiles can deliver fantastically powerful weapons; I am the very symbol of strength. To some of my men, this is the first time in foreign waters ; to others, it marks the finale of a naval career. For me, it is my tenth voyage to the Far East. As with all cruises, we have had our trials, our sorrows, our joys. In the years to come, this book will be spread throughout our land. But the full story will live only in our memories memories of lessons learned about life.... and lives. Here is my story .... f w..-4U ' Cft K «i a«bp8r LC C.O QVA Depart Long Beach. .16 July 1958 Pearl Harbor 21-24 July Yokosuka 3-18 August Keelung 21-23 August Koohsiung 23-24 August BLckner Bay 1 September Keelung 5-6 September Keelung 9 September Buckner Bay 13 September Keelung 14 September Keelung 21 September Buckner Bay 27-29 September Keelung 2 October Subic Bay 5-9 October Bombay Reef 10 October Hong Kong 11 October Buckner Bay 16 October Yokosuka 19-21 October Yokosuka 26 October — 3 November Buckner Bay 5-6 November Buckner Bay 8-11 November Iwakuni 16-18 November Yokosuka 1 9-28 November Hong Kong 1-9 December Manila 12—14 December Keelung 15-17 December Yokosuka 20 December- 4 January 1959 Nagoya 5—6 January Osaka 7-9 January Kobe 9—12 January Kagoshimo 16—18 January Sosebo 1 8-20 January Moji 21-23 January Beppu 23-25 January Yokosuka 26 January — 4 February Long Beach 16 February x x i iN. SHIPS HISTORY U.S.S. HELENA (CA-75) is a heavy cruiser of the Baltimore class. Named after the capital city of the State of Montana, she is the third ship to bear the famous name, carrying on a tradition that began over sixty years ago. The first HELENA was a gunboat built in the years 1894-96. This l400-tcn vessel has a record of more than thirty years of distinguished service, highlighted by her participation in the Spanish-American War and Philippine Campaign. SS; was given a well-earned discharge from her country ' s force, and her name was stricken from the Navy Register in 1932. The second HELENA, a light cruiser, was launched in 1939. She received damages in the Pearl Harbor attack, but returned to a very active and successful year of trading blows with the Japanese fleet in the South Pacific. • ' . ' . ' In 1943, she valiantly sailed down the restricted and sub- marine-infested waters of Kula Gulf under the terrific torpedo and gun fire of the enemy. Her blazing guns aided in the destruc- tion of a vastly superior enemy naval force before she was fatally struck by a Japanese torpedo. Sunk on July 7, 1943, she had blazed a trail which led her to win, posthumously, the Navy Unit Commendation for service of outstanding heroism in action against the enemy. After the present HELENA ' S launching on April 28, 1945, she embarked upon a shakedown cruise through the Caribbean Sec and then continued on a good will cruise that carried her around the globe. In 1948, HELENA was designat- ed as Flagship for Cruiser Divi- sion Three and, soon afterward, steamed for the Far East. In the some year, HELENA was awarded the coveted Navy Battle Efficiency Award and the Morjorie Sterrett Bnttleship Award for the Best Cruiser in the Navy. When the Korean conflict broke out, HELENA had only recently returned to th? United States. Quickly replenished and renrmed, she was ordered to support United Nations Forces. As a unit of Task Force 77. HELENA clob- bered the enemy, receiving only a minor direct hit from the enemy shore batteries of Wonsan. After the Korean war, HELENA continued her duties in the Far East and soon became Flagship for Commander SEVENTH Fleet. A tradition of outstanding service and gallant battle has been hand- ed down through the years with the proud name of HELENA. In recent years, this has been upheld and strengthened so that this mighty ship ' s reputation remains one of smartness a reputation dear to each of the many men who call HELENA my ship. COMSEVENTHFLT JANUARY 1 957-SEPTEMBER 1958 Vice Admiral Wallace Morris Beakley was born in Vineland, New Jersey, on January 20, 1903, attending local schools before receiving an appoint- ment to the United States Naval Academy. Winning letters in two sports, he was commissioned an Ensign in the Class of 1924. After two sea duty stations, he was ordered to the Naval Air Station for flight training, becoming a Naval aviator on November 24, 1926. Service with a number of squadrons followed shortly thereafter. Later, he attended the Postgraduate School at Annapolis, Maryland, and the Cali- fornia Institute of Technology, where he received a Master of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. During World War II, VADM BEAKLEY served in many important positions, beginning as Commander of the Air Group of the carrier USS WASP, for which he was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism. An assignment followed on the stafF of Commander Air Force, Pacific, for which he received the Legion of Merit for his excellence in tactics, aiding immeasurably in the victories on Marcus and Tarawa Islands. He later assumed command of the USS BLOCK ISLAND, whch steamed in o Formosa to liberate 1200 Allied personnel from prison camps. After varied duties, including com- mand of USS MIDWAY and Commander, Anti-Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, VADM Beakley assumed com- mand of U.S. SEVENTH Fleet in January, 1957. Relieved in September, 1958, he now serves as a Deputy Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. VADM Beakley is married to the former Ruth Millette. Their home is in Washington, D.C. COMSEVENTHFLT Vice Admiral Frederick Norman Kivetfe woi born on July 7, 1902, in Boise, Idaho. Appointed to the U.S Noval Acodemy in 192), he graduatec and was commissioned Ensign on June 4, 1925. Upon being designatec Navel Aviotor in April, 1928, h« served with naval aviation unit; ashore and afloat, ossuming his flrsl sea command as Commanding Officer USS WILLIAMSON in January, 1941 For meritorious service as skippei of this seaplane tender, VADM Kivett« was awarded the Bronze Star will- Combat Distinguishing Device following the Aleutian Islands Campaign. Leaving WILLIAMSON in July, 1942 he served with several other command; during the remainder of the war taking command of the escort carrier USS HOGGATT BAY in Februory, 1946 Since the war. Admiral Kivette has held commands in both the Atlantic and Pociflc fleets as well as serving on staffs of senior comanders in both fleets. From July, 1954, until Novem- ber, 1955, he was Commander, Formosa Patrol, leoving to become Chief of Staff, Joint Stoff, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pociflc Fleet. VADM Kivette was relieved as Ai- sistont Chief of Naval Operations (Air) to ossume command of the U.S. SEVENTH Fleet. In addition to the Bronze Star, he holds the American Defense Service Mjdal, Fleet Clasp: Americon Campaign Medal ; Asiatic- Pacific Campoign Medal ; World War II Victory Medal ; Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia Clasp ; and the Notional Defense Service Medol. His official address is Boise, Idaho. He is married to the former Mist Elizabeth Clapp of San Francisco, California. They hove one son, F.N. Kivette, Jr., who is an officer in the Naval Reserve. CHIEF OF STAFF Born in Laconia, New Hampshire, on Christmas Day in 1908, Captain Arthur F. Spring, Chief of Staff, U.S. SEVENTH Fleet, attended public schools there. He received appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1926 and was graduated and commis- sioned Ensign in the Class of 1930. An outstanding midshipman, he played varsity football and basketball and was a member of the Ail-American La Crosse Team for three years. Among other positions of leadership. Captain Spring served as Executive Officer aboard USS MISSOURI end as Commanding Officer, USS MOUNT KATMAI before promotion to the rank of Captain in July, 1949. He then served under the Joint Chiefs of StatT before assuming command of the transport ship USS RENVILLE in 1954. -or fourteen months, he served as Zhief of StotT for Commander Traln- ng Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet. In October, 1956, Captain Spring assumed command of USS HELENA )nd remained in that position until jrdered to his present assignment. ie has now been selected for idvoncement to the rank of Rear kdmiral and been ordered to command if the United States Naval Base, ubic Bay, Philippine Islands. He will ssume this position in February, 1959. Captain Spring is married to the ormer Miss Clare Murphy of San rancisco, California. They have one on, LTJG Arthur Thomas Spring, who 2cently graduated from submarine ■aining in New London, Connecticut. COMMANDING OFFICER Coptain Jomej T. Loy, USN, woj born on Jonuory 6, 1909, in St. Cloir, Missouri. He attended St. Clair High School prior to entering the U.S. Naval Academy in June, 1927. Graduating with the Closs of 1931, he received his commission on 4 June. The battleship USS VIRGINIA wos Coptoin Lay ' s first assignment following commissioning, with billets on the USS PORTLAND, USS AUGUSTA, and USS SCHENCK filling important ports in his years as a junior officer. He was then selected for postgraduate troining in Ordnance Engineering ot the Naval Postgraduote School, Annapolis, Maryland. Duty assignments in World Wor II included the cruiser USS LOUISVILLE; Staff, Commonder Amphibious Group THREE and Stoff, Commander THIRD Amphibious Force. Postwor duties brought o tour in the Bureau of Ordnance, followed by command of the destroyer USS ORLECK ond as Offlcer-in-chorge, Gunfire Support School, Amphib ious Training Commend, Pacific. Captain Lay served as Ass ' t. Plons and Operations Officer on the Stoff of Commander SECOND Fleet and fleeted up to Plons and Opera- tions Officer prior to his detachment in January, 1954. Before reporting to HELENA, Captain Lay served one yeor as Commanding Officer of the attock cargo ship USS VERMILION and nearly three years OS Deputy Chief of Stoff, Heodquorters Armed Forces Speciol Weapons Project, Washington, DC. He took command of HELENA on December 7, 1957. Captain Ley ' s decorotions include the Legion of Merit, Asiotic-Pociflc Campaign Medal, Chino Service Medal, ond the Navy Occupation Medal (Jopon). He is morried to the former Miss Cotherine V. Nimiti of Washing- ton, D.C. Coptoin and Mrs. Lay and their three sons, James, Jr., Chester, ond Richard, reside at 285 Argonne Avenue, Long Beoch, California. Commander John R. Beordall, Jr., USN, was born April 8, 1919, in Annapolis, Maryland. The son of RADM and Mrs. J.R. Beardall, he at- tended schools in the United States and Europe and received an appoint- ment to the United States Naval Academy in 1937. He was Commis- sioned an Ensign in the Class of 1941 and received orders to USS RALEIGH, then at Pearl Harbor. Shortly there- after, the now-historic attack took place, and Ensign Beardall had good opportunity to make use of his naval training. During the remainder of World War II, the exec saw duty on USS CLEVE- LAND, USS WEEKS, and USS MOALE, followed by command of USS VaRIAN and USS TOLLBERG in 1945. CDR. Beardall then attended one year of postgraduate education at the U.S. Naval Academy and two years of study at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, culminating in the award- ing of a Master of Science Degree in electrical engineering. In the years 1949-1951, CDR. Beardall was Gunnery Officer on USS WORCESTER, after which he took command of USS BLACK in the Paci- fic. He then attended Guided Missile School, followed by a tour of duty in the Guided Missile Research section of the Bureau of Ordnance. From 1955 until 1958, CDR. Beardall was NATO Plans Officer on the Staff of Commander, SECOND Fleet. He reported to HELENA in May, 1958. ; CDR. Beardall is married to the former Miss Elizabeth Beverley of Berryville, Virginia. They have two daughters, Elizabeth 9, and Edith 5. EXECUTIVE OFFICER THE BEGINNING OF THE CRUISE The July days were bright and sunny ones in Long Beach. The atmosphere was one of relaxation, though we knew that there would be long months away from our home port. Then .... crisis! Trouble had begun in the Middle East ! For our final precious day in port, liberty was limited to three hours per man, for the ship was on a three hour stand- by alert. Good-byes were now said in anxiety .... sometimes in tears. None of us knew whether or not we would ever get to cor original destination or whether we would be ordered to bolster forces in the danger area. On 16 July, last-minute farewells were said on the pier only seconds before the brow was lifted. And we were off. In the ensuing days, the air of doubt hung over us, but our course remained westward. Several fun-filled days in Hawaii made us less conscious of the world ' s affairs, but a twelve-hour alert lessened our liberty hours all the while. In less than two weeks, we arrived in Yokosuka, several days ahead of our original schedule. This was fun-time ! The fleet was in, and the town was lively. After a week had passed, COMSEVENTHFLT t ransferred his flag to HELENA, exactly seven days prior to our departure. As we left on 18 August, destinations were Keelung and Manila, each for several days. But Keelung was as for as we got. The Chinese Communists had begun bombardment of the offshore island group, including Quemoy and Amoy. This newest effort of the Com- munists was to occupy our time and our minds for many weeks to come. Point Delaware was our home ! We had many a rendezvous at that forlorn spot of nothingness. There were carrier operations, refueling operations, and just plain operations all far out to sea. Occasionally, there would come orders to proceed into Keelung, where we would rush ashore for three or four hurried hours prior to getting underway once more. And this was the seemingly endless pattern ! Later, we participated in a mission that won attention throughout the world .... the escort of supplies to Quemoy from Taiwan. Correspondents aboard rushed stories to their editors, and our name saw the front page of hundreds of newspapers. Gradually, tension lessened. Our liberty port list was expanded to include other than Keelung. The shelling slowed down, then came to a holt when a cease-fire agreement was reached. Back to Yokosuka we went, after scattered days in Buckner Bay and Taiwan ! But we knew it couldn ' t last, and if didn ' t I The Reds broke the agreement within a few days and began their bombardment once again. The word was emergency deployment, and we were off, leaving behind those few who couldn ' t be contacted in time. Though our presence was necessary, excite- ment was nil. This was to be our lost tangle with the Quemoy situation, for in another week, we steamed back into Yokosuka. And so our cruise began. Since those days, our times have been happy ones. We have steamed many thousands of miles, seen many wonderful things. Now, these days belong to time itself and to each of us who lived them, one with the other. ; Let s do  he Hula ! ! Waikiki Beach USS Arizona memorial We feasted our eyes from Nuuanu Pale ¥ Hawaiian sunset Ripe ' n ready Hawaii ' s famous Kamehameha So round, so Firm. Tours took us to the Mormon Temple Connie prefers to pick his own ! When in Rome. EHN 38 r J Hey! I ' m going to a festival! Mama-san with Shamisen Kamakuras great Buddha. . . . cast in 1252 AD. Ginza, the Broadway of Japan TOKYO nine million people ever on the move Tokyo ' s Imperial Palace and moat r W- 1 1 A magniFicently-styied pagoda The great DAIBUTSU survivor of fhe centuries Festival Time YOKOSUKA Our No. 1 home port in the Far East. How we looked for- ward to seeing her after our long deployment in the Formosa Strait ! Her prices go up when the ships come in her brassy jazz and western bands scream from the multitude of bars the sings proclaim Free drink most nice hostesses in town .... you try ! and she was a friendly town ! We shopped by the hours and returned heavy- laden with presents for home- folks. We enjoyed many ports, but we always looked forward to returning to Yoko. Too much yen, boysan ! Souvenir Street, affectionately called Thieves ' Alley iHiuun Another view of the street which literally grabbed for our paycheck She always had a warm welcome for us. Good way to stay warm ! IWAKUNI -,- ' i Ain ' t she sweet? See her comin down the street? We took many photographs of famed Kintoi Bridge | ' ' w V ■ v Going native A visit to beautiful Miyajima Island produced a view of tfiis famous Torii-gate We took a tour to Hiroshima, wfiere we saw this result of the atom blast Perhaps Japan ' s most famous scenic wonder, Fuji towers over her kingdom of serenity. Here stands an idol provided by nature Majestic Fujiyama. . . . Symbol of Japan And those who climbed her found great satisfaction I •i I RCQUfiST PERmiS tON To OME ABOARD SIR. You CAHT MaKt A t OHKtV OUT Of lAH %. . H9 f TAXI. Let ' s start the show ! And still another reason why we like Japan. . . . pigpQ li k L feVAl L e , c b Inside a Buddhist Temple HU  . M : ' ' ' f ]tj Small rice farms abound all over Japan Takarazuka ' s Tokyo Troupe Now liberty will commence at 1600 for the port watch to expire on the fleet landing at 2000. The ship expects to get underway at 2200. ' - :t- We climbed steps to f nd this temple at the top. KEELUNG.... which we thought must have become our home port. A crowded, bustling city, we will never forget its ominous clouds of rain .... its striking odors. . . . the rough-riding liberty boats .... the jostling pedicabs. . . . now only for reminiscences. You llke-a some flesh dlied squid ? w -i , ' Chinese Hot Dogs? We didn ' t think Taiwan was much of a colorful place but. . The number one attraction Taipei Express Street life in Keelung Ready for the pot r. I • ■ -— - f An evening in Kaohsiung brought top-level conferencas, but time for little else. And in less than 24 hours, we were on our way V -Ai— r- SKaiK i« -. SHIP ' S PARTY Hamburgers, hot dogs, beer, soft drinks, swimming and that luxurious tropical sun- shine .... all combined to give us a pleasant weekend after days of tension in For- mosa Strait. Prosit! Skin divers M Merkel hits a long one Here ' s to you ! Who turned me around ? Players, benchwarmers, onlookers, disputers The age of automation hasn ' t come to this is M land ! • So you think you ' ve got it rough ! Okinawa tomb mhMi - - v-i ' ■ ' 7 mfi Navymen are always popular with the kids f « % Philippine sunset OLONGAPO... Our home for several days of recreation. Cock Fights, jeepneys, hustlers, bumpy roads, friendly folk, and San Miguel beer. . . . all won our attention. Shoeshine-lO centavos I Eager posers mmi mm.r%r ? r « -: . V r mm mam0 Manila Waterskier ' s paradise? Schools out! Mystery city of the world, fascinating, distraugfit, spectacular beyond belief. Small boats crowd Hong Kong waters People, people everywhere One of the most crowded cities in existence, and still growing at a fantastic rate. Gifl to travelers of the world from the wealthy Chinese manufocturer of Tiger Balm, a cure- all remedy, this beautiful park is an ever-popular Hong Kong attraction. The well-known pagoda TIGER BALM GARDEN Vivid colors captured our attention— and many rolls of camera film. On our way up ! All dolled up and nowhere to go I Look again. . . . maybe one ' s real ! One among thousands The tramway to Victoria Peak The harbor at night HELENA LIFE THROUGH THE LENS The life of our WESTPAC Cruise began on a foggy August morning. . . . and a few days later, we began our assignment as Flagship for the mighty U.S. Seventh Fleet, most po- werful in all the world. Each day .... a repeti- tion at its beginning : a light startles us into a state of awareness .... a bugle sounds its harken- ing call .... the voice of the PPO barks at motion- less forms under body- warmed coverings .... ' Now, reveille, reveille. ' Heave out and trice up The real awakening when turn to is sounded, the hum of activity begins. Its melody varies, but continues endlessly. Chip, scrape, swob, polish .... Cleaning the waterways We know it won ' t stay this way, but. Yes, you Filler up with ethyl I Clean those decks. . but don ' t forget the overheads ! Below decks, engineers use their gifted hands to keep us in a top condition of readiness who wants to trade jobs? ' Round and ' round he goes! Haul away ! After we finish it, what ' ll we use it for ? Time off for a hot drink ! ? - ' Time off for a cool drink ! Time off ! Send er over ! HIGHLINE OPERATIONS Steady, sailors ! Next man ! Now man the forward highline station. Put me down Pass those provisions ! in port or at sea. . . . WE EAT! IS £ilSISmiSmi ' i ,iMi . ' sii« :.i Down the line ! Ding-Ding ! Sirloin steaks — arriving I £yk AnOiher load ! I N. Correspondence must be checked and records kept. . . one of a divi- sion officer ' s many jobs Noon hour is rest time ! The Wardroom Mess We ' re sad — We receive flu shots, typhoid shots .... a never- ending succession. For each of us, a difTerent reaction to the sharp jab of the needle! V e ' re startled — — or we just don ' t give a darn ! Puff-puff! Wfiew! Rigging the transfer line FUELING AT SEA Hook it up ! Now the smoking lamp is out while taking on fuel ' All parts must be spotless ! High-level conference Rotor adjustment is a vital safety precaution HELICOPTER OPERATIONS Set it down easy, now I OUR MARINES.... 4 who constantly help maintain HELENA ' S reputation of the smartest cruiser in the fleet I Constant drills insure their top- notch form at all times. Pistol instruction for the Navymen Ready — Aim — Cr-r-ack I Always sharp I Snap I RELIGIOUS LIFE Religious life aboard HELENA is a most important facet of our daily lives. Each day begins with a morning prayer offered by Chaplain Keaney while each man aboard bows his head in reverence to the Almighty. Daily and Sunday Mass for Catholic personnel are well-attended, as are Sunday morning Protestant services given by Lay Leader ENS David Swanson or by various visiting Protestant chaplains. Services for the Church of Latter-Day Saints are presided over by W02 Robert Livezey. Spiritual and moral guidance is an essential part of the success of our living together and successfully accomplishing our mission tn the defense of our country, in our knowledge of a greater-than- earthly force lies the faith and confidence we so vitally need. Fr. Keaney serves Sunday mass. Protestants join in song during serv- ice by visiting Chaplain LCDR Kevin J. Keaney Chaplain % FM ALUSLO HONG KONG TO COMSEVENTHFLT 090251Z NORWEGIAN CARGO VESSEL HOI WONG WITH 130 DECK PASSENGERS SINGAPORE CHINESE ENROUTE SWATOW TO SINGAPORE HARD AGROUND 060240H NORTHEAST SIDE BOMBAY REEF PARACEL ISLANDS X MASTER REPORTS 15-20 FT SWELLS BOTH SIDE. IMPOSSIBLE TO APPROACH FROM LAGOON X NUMBER TWO HOLD LEAKING X MASTER CONCERNED SAFETY LIVES OF PASSENGERS AND CREW X REQUESTS HELICOPTERS UNDER PRESENT CONDITIONS THE SS HOI WONG RESCUE OPERATION HELENA ' S helo lowers hoist for passenger Up she goes ! Within minutes after receiving the message of notification, HELENA was speeding toward Subic Bay to pick up her helicopter, plus an additional helo and crew from COLUMBUS, assigned to aid in this mission. Soon, we were steaming at top speed for the disaster area. A notice was being prepared, detailing tasks to specific departments, for there were many things to accomplish in a very short time. At 0930, 10 October, we sighted the stranded vessel. Attempts to transfer the passengers by boat were futile, and the helicopter crews per- pared for the arduous undertaking. Their out- standing work enabled the operation to be completed by 1630, when the last of the pas- sengers was brought aboard HELENA. While aboard, the guests enjoyed ice cream, a band concert, heaping portions of nourishing food, movies and cartoons, and, perhaps most of all, the warm hospitality of Navymen. Their pleasure was amply expressed as they left the ship on Saturday morning via Hong Kong ferry .... a spontaneous round of enthusiastic applause rang through the air. The operation was over. One of the first to be rescu- ed is helped onto our deck VADM Kivefte personally supervises the welfare of our guests Down the hatch I HELENAmen help remove life preservers worn on helo trip Ice cream was a new experience to many of the youngsters from China Heaping bowls of ice cream were standard fare. and folks of all ages enjoyed the treat From the Secretary of the Navy: MY CONGRATULATION TO YOU AND THE OFFICERS AND MEN UNDER YOUR COMMAND FOR THE SUCCESS- FUL RESCUE OF SURVIVORS FROM THE MERCHANT VESSEL HOI WONG X SUCH HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS DESERVE THE THANKS AND PRAISE OF ALL WHO TRAVEL THE SEA LANES OF THE WORLD X IT IS PARTICULARLY GRATIFYING TO SEE SUCH HEART WARMING RESCUE OPERATIONS IN AN AREA TROUBLED WITH INTERNATIONAL MISUND- ERSTANDING X THOMAS S. GATES, JR. From Commander SEVENTH Fleet : FOLLOWING RECEIVED BY COM- SEVENTHFLT FROM MASTER STRANDED MERCHANT SHIP HOI WONG QUOTE THANKS TO YOU AND YOUR MEN FOR THAT WON- DERFUL JOB YOU DID TODAY STOP IT CERTAINLY IS A GREAT RELIEF FOR ME THANKS AGAIN UNQUOTE X AND I AM PLEASED TO ADD I COULDN ' T AGREE MORE X MY CON- GRATULATIONS ON A JOB DONE IN AN OUTSTANDING MANNER X ADM KIVETTE Some had their troubles I Up on Gene ' s shoulders for a look at the bond Look at all that good food! Oh, My ! And Rnally, a farewell in Hong Kong Service with a smile but NOT without a chit ! Whoozat in there ? The little Admiral FAMILIAR FACES The morning after a 0300 boat run Finally got all my logs signed I THE REGULUS I a potent ' ' Sunday-punch on a powerful Man-o ' -war Fire one. Fire Two. FIRE THREE RECREATION Hundreds watch the nightly movies Or fish. . or have a friendly game fe ' 9f m !i HELENA ' S Baseball Team And our most enjoyable sport I !■•«,. - ' -s- ' Vv - Go way, man ! Time for relaxation in the lounge Holiday routine Hundreds and hundreds of books Tfiis game really floats I OPf-Key hillbilly Z Z-Z Z The ship ' s hobby shop features an assort- ment of items to fill leisure time The gedunk stand .... mecca for all . . . .... and the ever-tempting ship ' s store items Ol level recreation area. 1«CTI|-M Men of 4th Division prepare for a game of thieir own and sometimes not so recreational No comment I Come and get it ! And soon. . time to answer MAIL CALL ! All right boys ! Simmer down, now ! A moment back home ' The band is out, the ammo is over, set ' er down ' n pass it, sailors I Our needs never diminish We crave those things which will sustain men and weapons, that both may do their best in the protection of the greatest nation in the world. Break it out, . . . then enjoy it TOWING EXERCISE DRONE FIRING Mt. 34 manned and ready, sir Got another one ! ' . 1 More familiar faces — BP ff- Bt The ABD Club (Always Below Deck) Peace, solemnity. . . . the beauty of the setting sun, the thoughts of home and our loved ones. . . . thanks to Him who hath wrought the many blessings . ... all part of a day ' s end at sea. MISS HELENA 1959 Miss Janice McHone, Cheyenne, Wyoming submitted by James McHone, FT3 . . . . and her court Miss Virginia Lee Evans Altadena, California submitted by Randolph Orser, SA ■Hi ' Miss Janet Gill Grandview, Washington submitted by Kenneth Wetherby PFC MRS. HELENA 1959 Mrs. William Sherrill Lilbourn, Missouri • . • • and her court Mrs. Rohan Daves Santa Ana, California Mrs. Walter Fisher Los Angeles, California United Stales Ship HELENA CA-75 GUNNERY LCDR Leonard J. Deney Gunnery Officer LT Theodore R. Kent Missile Officer LT Peter G. Brown AA Control Officer LTJG Thomas G. Kiefaber First Lieutenant LT Eugene N. Wllfert Main Battery Officer Set the anchor detail ! The word is passed over the ship ' s general announcing system, and within minutes, the men of First Division are on station, ready to do their important part toward getting HELENA underway. With a turn of the wheel, the anchor slowly begins to rise out of the water .... aweigh. Men of the Fighting First have many other responsibilities to help keep the ship in top- notch condition. Turret I is the re sponsibility of the Gunner ' s Mates and their strikers, who maintain and operate the big eight-inchers. Below decks, there is the Sail Locker, the Anchor Windlass room, the Rope and Sand lockers .... all part of the First ' s spaces, plus, ot course, their own living compartment. Boats- wain ' s Mates and their strikers keep charge of these areas. Men of the First strive con- stantly to be first , and the results of their efforts are readily apparent. LUG James M. Doody, Jr. 1st Division Officer BOTTOM ROW : R.E. Brown, W.E. Croig, J.M. Flynn, CO. Harlmon, K.C. Day, W.R. Billy, J. Ash, A.T. OKeefe 2ND ROW : H.L. Crowe, B.C. McPike, L.E. Docus, Jr., J.D. Mount, L.F. Costoldo, B.C. Crowford, Jr., V.W. Niclcj, M.D. Blank, J. Garcia, C.F. May 3RD ROW : E.S. Pullin, W.H. Lowe, Jr., G.C. Clowson, J.W. Beauchot, B.R. Spencer, S.J. Shatfuck, R.G. Correoo, J.H. Love, E.M. Gasseff, J.W. Casper, D.L. Nove 4TH ROW : RE. Lee, R.F. Paul, J.E. Mings, B.C. Schmidt, J. A. Watltin (. ' r . N • n ENS Joseph J. McCook 2nd Divltlon Officer ENS William L. Ballard 2nd Division JO With the words Make all preparations for entering port, the Second Division men hop to their jobs. Soon, they may be seen rigging canvas over the forward quarterdeck area, preparing the accommodation ladders, or just giving the spotless deck a final once-over. HELENA is proud to receive her many visitors here, where Second ' s men work so hard to make a first impression a fine and lasting one. There are multitudes of other cleaning stations, too. The gunners are immaculate in their care of the turret, shell decks, handling rooms, and magazines. Turret II must be ready to fire of o moment ' s notice, and there is constant labor to that objective. Admiral ' s Country, too, falls under the Second ' s responsibility, and this year, a new Bauer-made sign was swinging from neat braidwork, proclaiming the Area of the Three Stars. Whether firing the guns or keeping HELENA clean, the men of Second Division are always on the job. BOTTOM ROW : R.L. Jonei, L.J. Meyer, R.L. Alexonder, J.H West, R.W. Crovenj, B.F. Buckner, M. Vukelich, W.R Meier 2ND ROW: A.O. Brown, B. Hopkins, J.E. Smith, R.J. McNamoro, J.J. Noble, F.M. Mann, K.R. Bauer, R.G. Crews, C.L. Boker 3RD ROW: EL. Cundiff, J.F. Ores, D.G. Oxford, C.E. Woll, J.D. Hamilton, R.N. Julian, R.D. Broussord, R.E. Corter, D.R. Kuhn, J.H. Sheperd, V.M. Freeman 4TH ROW: H.E. Yoder, M.E. Moez, R. Orono, M.L. Brewer, L. Nonce, J.T. Ouigg, J.M. Marks, A.R. Popstein, J.O. Crocker A . V s ' im W BOTTOM ROW : K.L. Jensen, C.A. Armjirong, M.T. Rowden, V.C. Ayerj, 2ND ROW : D.E. Allen, G.D. Cole, R.H. Miller, L.J. Adorn , W.R. Bowens, J.W. Armonfrouf, E.D. Richter, C. Droyden, J.L. Greene, D.W. Millord, 3RD ROW : E.J. Bonoporle, J.W. Rushing, A.J. Grose, M. Hoymon, Jr. J.D. Price, J.D. Fucsik, C. Gillespie, E.L. Blevens, M. Dabbs 4TH ROW : D.J. Ajo, O.C. Brown, G. Conoles, C.H. Heim, L.F. Boumgortner, A.S. Gorfield, L.P. Cofron, C.I. Alger, CD. Howell, J.E. Gomez From sunrise to sunset .... and often later .... the Third Division turns to. Their main responsibility is HELENA ' S fanfail, one of the busiest spots on board. The traffic problem in the ship ' s parking lot is a big one, what with boats, a jeep, cars, and a helicopter. The men of the deck ore charged with loading and unloading these items, and they ' ll tell you right away that its a mighty big job. There are more spaces, too : the 3rd Division heod, the CPO Bunk Room, and the starboard passageway oft from the tailor shop. Men of the Third may be found here, doing their part in maintaining cleanliness and smartness of HELENA. Turret III, a part of the main battery, also comes under Third ' s reigning hand. The gunners break down and clean the many parts of the big guns, then run and check the hydraulic units. When turn to is sounded, these men always hove a good-sized task in front of them. And they olwoys do a 4.0 job ! ENS Foster C. Boop, II 3rd Division Officer -4 M % tlMMlkt ENS John Morgan Cobb 4th Division Officer ff ■ ' BOTTOM ROW : L.J. Miller, J.M. Cochron, V.K. Heisling, E. Couch, E. Tsojimolo, R.C. Freemon, I.J. DeMors, H.T. Elliof, W.G. Fijher, BR. Brown, M.O. Lum 2ND ROW . C.W. Dukes, A.G. Brooks, F.E. Fowler, B. Croven, M.P. Anthony, J.C. Atkinson, W.R. Keller, DM. Blader, S.L. Whitley, P. Groyer 3RD ROW : J.E. Christenson, MA. Pedro, I. Hernondez, R.S. Kelly, I.O. Heoth, C.A. Brakenwogen, N. Stewort, A. Owens, DA. Mitchell, R.L. Martinez In charge of the Ol level are the personnel of Fourth Division, working arouncJ the shuffleboard court which has recently come among us. This deck area is the location of many of the ship ' s official receptions and must be kept in peak condition. The men who work here ore those who chip the paint and scrub the decks and bulk- heads, all of which ore jobs that never end. Three gun mounts also are handled by men of the Fourth : the forward-most five inch mounts of the secondary battery. On any day of any week, one may see several men at work maintaining these guns to the degree of constant readiness. Below decks, the Fourth keeps a working hand on the after officers ' country, with many of their men working to keep up an outstanding appearance. With their work in the living compartment as well, they are truly a busy, ever-working group. ENS Richard S. Anderson 4th Division JO «, 11 v- vy V raiie W -1 t  vf  • BOTTOM ROW : H.J. K.lgofe, R.C. Jones, D.T. Pieice, H.L. Longbroke, R.E. Goini, R.J. Bivenj, L.E. Anderjon, J.C. Blocksheor, G.D. Hoy, M.A. Bell, R. Marin 2ND ROW : B.M. Allen, C.E. Dovidson, R.B. Lontz, R.L. Chavez, P.O. Griffey, W.F. Frazier, MR. Burnett, L. Lopez, J.R. Wright, J.C. Chorfouros, J.W. Thomas 3RD ROW : RE. Yoong, K.M. Smith, J.E. Bragg, J.L. Mortinez, J.B. Mitchell, L.J. Potterion, W.M. Wood, J.M. Rocchi, P.D. Gilboy, J.D. Cosjidy, D. Carpenter, J.E. Baker, O.L. Wolf 4TH ROW : R.R. Spiller, W. King, R.C. Scobie, M.H. Gilboy, G.B. Beit, R.L. Horden, T.W. Drewry, D.P. Boland, G. Gilliom, I.D. Spain, J.R. Miner General Quarters, General Quarters ... All hands man your battle stations... and the ship is alive with action ! Fifth Division men head for the after 5 inch battery, for they are in charge of Mounts 54, 55, and 56. The firing of these guns comes first on the division ' s list of responsibilities, but a huge amount of time is spent in keeping up the appearance of its spaces. Men in the deck gang may be seen working on the main deck in the area as far aft as the center of Turret III. Also in their keep is the outstanding Utility Boot No. 2. Neatness of the CPO wash room, 5 fh Division head, and the division living compartment is also credited to the division. Personnel of the Fifth have a multitude of jobs and handle them with the ease that only hard work develops. ENS Joseph L. DIehl 5th DIviiion Officer ENS Norman L. Helgeson Sth Division JO Bf ' ' ENS Henry B. Converse 6th Division Officer BOTTOM ROW : K.D. Honey, J.E. Digigiio, R.V. Dickerson, O.E. Wettsfein, F W. Goy 2ND ROW : L.S. Smith, L.R. Bickford, H.L. Royles, T.E. McBee, O.V. Coloe, H.L. Federico, W.E. Burnett, J.E. Worren, J. A. Cruz, A L. Goforth 3RD ROW : R.J. Campbell, K.D. Burnett, W.M. Peterson, C H. Brown, DR. Bollard, G.G. Earl, RE. Cobb, G.D. Blockwell, D.L. Moson 4TH ROW : K. Hensley, H.S. Hatfield, G.K. Fort, V.M. Nettles, G.W. Post, B.C. Crowe, R.D. Anderson, W.C. Burgess, B.M. Groy, M.J. Boudoin The Sixth Division is responsible for the port 3 inch battery on board HELENA. The Gunner ' s Mates have a large crew of men who work in these mounts for many hours each day, keeping them in peak condi- tion for operations. The port lifeboat and amidships accommodation ladder also come under the responsibilities of the men of the Sixth. The port amidships deck area as well is included in everyday work of these personnel. With many men working under the petty officers . . . both boatswain ' s mates and gunner ' s mates ... of the division, the jobs ore narrowed down and specialized to a point of perfection. Hard work and long hours are all part of the job here, and men of the Sixth take it oil in stride. Few men in the Navy have greater pride in their work than these. ENS Ronald M. Carey 6th Division JO The Seventh Division men have many places to work, and they can usually be found on the job perfoming their tasks every day. Their deck spaces include the area on the ship ' s starboard side amid- ships, which is inevitably the fueling area. Seventh men ore always ready when time comes to perform their vital jobs. Upkeep of the decks is in itself a monumental task, but Seventh Division gunners boast proudly of their fine record. Manning the 3 inch guns on the starboard side, the guns are always on the alert for a time when they ore needed. Ever-present drills and practice keep the men on their toes . . . experts in their trade. ENS Raymond Patrick Connell 7th Division Officer BOTTOM ROW : L.J. Koehn, CM. Boeftcher, R.H. Robijon, C.L. Scoggins, J.R. Clonfz, R.R. Guidry, R.C. Hamlin, J.J. Williomjon 2ND ROW ; M.J. Buslo , J.C. Grant, W. Bailey, Jr., E.E. Ayerj, G.H. Borringlon, W.R. Finn, J.L. Briere, H.G. McElvogue, H.C. Jonef, R.L. Davij 3RD ROW i R.L. Freeman, A.R. Landes, A.E. Dedrick, J.G. Grbac, C.E. White, J.L. Perjall, G.W. Wallace, R.G. Jellijon, T.A. Davis, C.L. Green 4TH ROW: CD. Beam, S.J. Cailillo, J.D. Packord, M.J. Shsriin, AG. Shomolter, J.L. Powers, S.E. Fletcher, D.H. Moriarty, J.G. Hojh, T.A.C. Turner, S. Bonilla  ' • L ' y y I ' r CAPT Clifford H. Johnson CO Marine Detachment 1st LT Robert M. Sweeney XO Marine Detachment Second rank . . . at-tennnn-hutt ! First rank ... at ease ! and the daily early morning inspection of HELENA ' S crock marine Detachment is well underway. The butts of the pieces resound against the toughened palms, yet touch the deck ever so silently at the command Oah-dah . . . HAHMS ! Primarily, the Marines form the nucleus of a landing party comprised of both Navymen and Marines, but their duties involve much more. Furnishing security within the ship means guards and sentries, and Marines act as orderlies for the Commanding Officer as well. They man Mount 31, one of the ship ' s 3-inch batteries, maintain the ship ' s brig, and form the honor guards needed so often for a flagship. It is in these guards that the many hours of preparation and brass-and-shoe- shining really show up the readiness of the Corps. HELENA ' S Marine Detachment is a combination of spit-and-polish, together with the knowledge and skill that play such an important role in our state of readiness. BOTTOM ROW : CD. Innis, J.F. Heflin, S.J. Lyjio, R. Swansen, D.L. Nichols, W.L. Whiftoker 2ND ROW : R.J. Herinckx, W.L. Kohne, Jr., R.J. Hoehl Jr., F.B. Osman, A.N. Friedly, C.H. Johnson, G.L. Shufelberger, H.A. Thomsen, J.L. Bowen, Jr., H. G. Throsh, E.V. Polich 3RD ROW : P.E. Cray, R.C. Smith, D.A. Schuiz, H.E. Wilcox, D.C. Gorrison, D.C. Morrison, W.M. Pender, Jr., L.V. Polmer, G.E. Treis, Jr., G.A. Kempker, D.E. Wilson 4TH ROW : R.B. Starr, R.D. Corrier, E.J. Forkos, W.W. Nieigodc, A. Crenshaw, Jr., J.E. Richards, F.C. Miller, J.R. Moxson, W.G. Lowinski, D.F. Self, K.G. Wefherby, P.R. Sullivan £1 ; . ••, . -1R. • • J f ' • J!r. ' •- tr «ite i r-t • y A ■ • iTJHr ssi : BOTTOM ROW : L.G. Vickery, K.H. Doe 2ND ROW : R.S. Pontes, R.M. Simmi, A. Alcock, H.R. Perkins, S. Petrovich, J.B. Jump, S.L. Smith, V. McGinnis, J.M. Wooten, J.M. Cabollero 3RD ROW : R.D. Pruitt, J. Kopo, R. Horris, P.C. Bell, W.R. Golden, G.G. Curry, L.N. Cambric, D.E. Henderson, E.L. Bush, A.E. Burke, G.J. Meyer W01 William P. Metier Ship ' f Boatswain OL Division is comprised of men from each of the seven deck divisions, all of whom work together under the leadership of Boat- swain Mesler in their most-important jobs. As lookouts, they are ever on the alert in the forward and after lookout stations They scan the sky and sea with binoculars, searching for contacts previously sighted by radar or for those which might somehow have been overlooked. On this past cruise they have aided in searches for lost pilots and have been HELENA ' S most vigilant guards during the many Condition III watches neces- sitated by the flare-ups in the Quemoy area. When the ship steams into port, the men of OL know their work is merely beginning, for it is their task to keep the sides of the ship in top-notch condition. Working long hours, often swinging perilously on a staging ladder only a few feet or inches above the wafer, OL ' s men keep the flagship up to standards. Whether maintaining the ship or watching out for her and her crew, these men can al ays be counted upon to turn in an outstanding job. x ... BOTTOM ROW : R.W. Hodley, K.P. Holey, R.J. Smart, C.T. Smith, J.D. Parmer, R.C. Murray Jr., A.G. King, J.M. McDonold, J.F. Brown, A.W. Smith, C.L. Stehr, R.A. Clement, L.L. Woerdehoff, W.W. Barnard, V.C. Schordt Foxtrot Division holds the reins every time HELENA fires her mighty guns. Accurately-controlled fire power is essential to a combat-ready ship, and the job of upkeep and operation is a monstrous one. The complex equipment must account for many factors, and none of these must be off so much as a split hair ... or the fire control problem will be in error and the shot will miss its target. LT Benjamin E. Tabler Fire Control Officer ENS Virgil C. Hodgef Foxtrot Division JO I v.V . 4 BOTTOW ROW: K.H. Elkins, R.L. Culbertson, G.G. Moncavage, W.L. Childs, C.H. Hairston, J.C. Maclver, H.R. Hise, J.D. Jones, B.R. Moore, T.L. Simmes, P. Eisenberg, P.O. Brock, J.L. Wilson, J. P. Stoddard, J.B. Ahrens, R.P. Baker, H.S. Allen, N.C. Peterson, D.W. Tupper, N.P. Swenson, J.C. McHone Men of Foxtrot may be found in the cool depths of main Battery Plot, talking shop in the FT Workshop, advising mount crews, in their radar shacks, or aloft in one of the many gun directors which train on the target and control the actual firing. These and the other spaces under Foxtrot ' s control are busy day and night, for the problems of fire control know no time limitation. Foxtrot men are a selected group, talented and skilled in the field of electronics and mathe- matics. There is no doubt that theirs is among the most important jobs in today ' s modern Navy, and HELENA ' S men turn in a continually outstanding job ! W01 Arthur G. Herriford Fire Control Gunner W02 Raleigh W. Ballou Ordnance Gunner r % % V 9 id SSf; LT Donald E. Jubb W Division Officer BOTTOM ROW : F.B. Schenkel, C.W. Eaves, J.C. McDonald, T.H. Klemash, D.R. Garland, C.R. Moore, L.C. Silsdorf, G.A. Campbell, W.W. Morrell, L.D. Bascom, R.C. Walkup, R.L. Hart, C.W. Arfman, T.E. Porter, C.W. Wallis, J.C. Korton, H. Castaneda, E.G. Register HELENA has real man-o-war fire power ! Her nine 8 guns can tear into an enemy miles away ; her twelve 5 ' and fourteen 3 guns will track and kill enemy aircraft approaching from all directions. But HELENA can pull a Sunday Punch out of the bag I In her hangar deck rests the mighty Regulus I, waiting to strike her paralyzing blow. It ' s not only the JP-5 jet fuel that helps Reg I do her nor is it simply pushing buttons on a complicated switch panel, a group of highly trained and give the bird her reliability runs, checkouts, and numerous countdowns to make certain she will not fail. Every man in Whiskey Division — from the Missile Officer and Special Weapons Officer to the GS 2 who checks out and repairs his own electronics gear or the seaman who installs the booster hardware — must work day or night with the precision of a craftsman. When the count- down is at minus-one, they know the bird will reach its destination hundreds of miles away and destroy the target. And then . . . another bird lies in the hangar, ready for check out for the next shot. job. It is skilled men called Missilemen who LTJG Richard L. McCampbell W Division JO ENGINEERING LCDR George S. Schlemmer Formar Engineering Officer LCDR Carl G. Hart Engineering Officer LT Ray M. Walters Main Propulsion Assistant : p ' . Vi LT Robert K. Karcher Damage Control Assistant f x f I JK W % i 1 ■«««■ l ' ' ' ' m ' ' V A -■ i ; . Jf ' • ' «l?y ' BOTTOM ROW : J. Edwards, V.L. McLoughlin, J. A. Tucker, CD. Howe, C. Ferrero, C.R. NefF, D.B. Russell, S.J. Youskites, C.L. Gillespie, J.L. Mull, 2ND ROW: J.M. Yeager, J.E. Martinez, J.T. Weeden, L.E. Davis, H.E. Foote, D.C. Bridgeman, R.A. Knowles, W.E. Tuttle, W. Wagner, L.H. Marsh, 3RD ROW : H.C. Bishop, R.E. Sells, J. Feldes, S.H. Hopwood, J.T. Anderson, J.R. Delp, Jr., A.S. Smith The mainspring of HELENA might easily be considered to be her boilers, where her steam power is manufactured. Charged with the operation and repair of our four boilers are the many men of Bravo Division. Under their control is all the water and fuel we use on board. It ' s acknowledged that Bravo ' s job is one of the toughest undertakings on a naval ship, but our men accomplish it with a fine spirit of coopera- tion and working together. An integral part of Brovo is the group known as oil kings. These men tend to refueling of the ship, plus the transfer of fresh water and fuel to our boilers. By distributing the weight of these liquids, they maintain the ship on the level. The BT ' s know their job and know it well. The proof lies in the thousands of miles of successful steaming on HELENA ' S logbooks. ENS John L. Stacey B Division Officer BOTTOM ROW : J.E. Martinez, M.L. Roberts, D.E. Fluto, E.K. Loop, J.G. Grace 2ND ROW : O. Brooks, N.C. Potterson, F.E. Gipion, B. Goodin, W.T. Tanner, H.J. Meloche, J.R. Dezee, Jr., J.W. Jophet, G.H. Smith 3RD ROW : D.L. Hornden, M.W. Roberts, S.W. Helms, W.L. Long, P.W. Herren, J.F. Meyers, F.A. Dunn, R.C. Francis, R.W. Polluck, JR. Lirette ENS Stanley M. Budney B Division JO Alfa Division is truly one of HELENA ' S most capable and diversified working units. Her men provide ice machines and air conditioning in the warm Far East climate, then switch on the heat when the weatherman turns it down outside. And in between these varied extremes lie the talents of Alfo ' s personnel. Her men man the huge machine shop which serves every single space on board, turning out spare ports, emergency equipment, and much more. The well-equipped installation is at work through waking and sleeping hours, ready to perform their precision tasks. The diesel boys have their skilled hands full keeping the generators in tip-top running condition, and the steam heat gang hears about if, should heating or our shrill whistle need attention. The men in charge of the ice machines help our comfort immeasur- ably, insuring that the reefers and air conditioning function properly. W02 Leo B. Roberts A Division Offiicer BOTTOM ROW : D.A. Arnhold, R.L. Kegg, R.M. Daves, D.L. Murray, J.H. Toylor, G.D. A bell 2ND ROW : J.C. Berber, W.J. Vajseur, W.R. Edens, R. Gonzopo, E.W. Lombert, G.D. Longdon, J.E. Wood, J.M. Maddox, S. Cono, E.B. Borongon 3RD ROW : R.R. Birdwell, M.D. Shebesta, DO. Mills, EL. Hedrick, A.L. Mothis, J.E. Er glish, A.J. Williomson, S. Shedrick, D.C. Botes, L.L. Rhoods, S.G. Thompson 4TH ROW : R.L. Oliver, J.E. Fields, R.G. Reed, S.T. Torrow, W.C. Smirl, W.R. Gingrich, C.F, Low, L.J. Spino, L. Jimmy, L W. Norton i r. . ENS Edward J. Cameron E Division Officer  BOTTOM ROW : A.J. Eno$, E.N. Coots, R N Beoudry, D.L. Wheeler, E.D. Carter, H.A. Si$l(, A.L. Snyder, K.D. Miller, R.D. Folds, G.E. Pechocek, K.W. Edenfield. 2ND ROW ; B.R. Buell, V.L. Simons, S.J. Clynes, F.C. Lund, M.S. Guidry, R.L. Rolen, A.F. Olme, H.L. Lund, L.D. Birdwell, L.L. Anderson. 3RD ROW : R.L. Olson, C.R. Owens, R.O. Pruitt, S. Gonn, A.S. Montogino, R.L. Henry, R.J Gilson, R.F. Nichols, H.J. Jackson, W.O. Blair Echo Division has two cJistinctly separate parts : the Interior Com- munications and Electrician ' s Mate ratings. Their jobs are are entirely different, though basically related. HELENA produces enough electricity to keep a city of 70,000 well supplied. The em ' s supervise and actually supply this huge amount of power. They work with the main generators, electric motors, searchlights, and the general power systems. The tC men keep up the gyro compasses, sound-powered pliones, ship ' s service phones, movie equip- ment, as well as the IC and alarm circuits. Without their proficiency, the ship ' s efficiency would be greatly hampered. W01 Norman C. Wettestaci Ship ' f Electrician ' n ' ' ■ ENS Joseph W. Cuizupoll M Division Officer When the word is soonded to Moke all preparations for getting under- way, the men of Mike Division have already been at work for hours, lighting off the main engines and the auxiliary machinery. Within minutes, the final check will be made, and engineering personnel will be reported as manned and ready. Four main engines are used on HELENA to propel her seventeen thousand tons of steel through the water at speeds in excess of 32 knots. When the bell is sounded down in Main Control, the throttlemen will give steam to he engines . . . the shafts will turn . . . and the ship will be underway. Mike-men are most important to our every move. Also on the list of Mike ' s tasks is the responsibility of operating and maintaining the ship ' s evaporators, supplying the ship with its precious fresh water. ENS H. Richard Schad M Division JO BOTTOM ROW : LA, White, JR. Nixon, C.H. Davison, L.L. Hondley, D.E. Schoor, K.L. Lojey, W.P. Kindred, J. P. Deholl, B.J. Green, M.H. Webb. 2ND ROW : C.A. Guy, J.C. Moseley, J.G. Covender, RE. Morrissey, D.H. Robinson, JO. Blow, DR. Wagor, J.H. Webb, P.E. Vio, Jr., J.W. Sheble, R.L. Coins, T.D. Tucl er. 3RD ROW : G.L. Rickert, J.W. Wollin, W.J. Cole, B.R. Jones, C.Y. Hise, L.R. Willioms, G.C. Young, P.H. Costles, P. A. Fetti, J.T. Elliott, RE. Wilcox, G.H. Steinfeld, A.N. Merrill, Jr., J.L. Curry, P.H. Gable. 4th ROW, AT. Olme, C.E. Goontz, C.E. Toylor, A.E. Christion, D.H. Bornord, T.H. Vitoli, RE. Crouch, K.C. Hovenstein, W.H. Kohler, G.V. Firth, D.R. Guillen, H.W. Willioms mp: W03 Jack E. McKinney Ship ' s Machinist BOTTOM ROW; J.J. Kunz, J.T. Von Cleove, J.H. Kidd, H.L. Nogel, R.D. Whitehurit, C.A. Feller, S. Teter, J. A. Merltel, C L. Doty, H.W. Homilton, F.R. Hobbs. 2ND ROW : R. Mothewj, LA. Sanchez, R.E. Pobonz, A. Meza, R.E. Longjton, WW. Cowles, F.F. Norrij, A. St. Ann, D.W. Bojion, R.L. Johnjon, R.C. Harris, C.J. Desroche. 3RD ROW : R.E. Lorrobee, R.C. McDonald, M.F. Ellis, A.F. Alvorez, W.T. Walloce, C. Rivers, A. Allen, P.R. Galli, R.A. Willioms, R.D. Willioms, R.W. Klein. F.A. Rogers, J.L. Bous W02 Joseph H. Kelley Ship ' s Carpenter All over the ship . . . above and below . . . fore and aft . . . ore to be found the ever-present men of Romeo Division. The jobs which these men perform are so varied that it would require several pages to list those accomplished in only a few days. In their charge ore the Pipe, Metal, and Carpenter Shops, where they perform all repairs not specifically assigned to other departments. The three shops work together in the construction, repair, and maintenance of numerous parts and pieces of equipment necessary to the operating efficiency of the ship. When Flight Quarters is sound- ed, Romeo men run quickly to the fantail, ready to meet any emer- gency that might arise from the complex operations involved in flying the helicopter. Also among their duties: constant checking of watertight integrity and other possible casualties which may cause damage to HELENA. r.« u- . T« t V ■ : NAVIGATION ENS Joseph C. McMillan N Division JO E A m H ■ e f BOTTOM ROW : R.E. Bodlne, L.A. Archibeque, J.C. Green, S.R. Willett, J.J. Dondero, P. Whitaker, Jr., G.G.Gould, H.A. Renne, III. TOP ROW: J. Herrera, W.J. Tregay, Jr., D.B. Hall, K.H. WIdon, D.R. Skipworth, W.D. Lee, W.P. Hoffmann, G.W. Rushing, H.R. Elwood The November Division has a most important function — to get the ship to its destination and know our position every minute of the way. These men assist the ship ' s Navigator in his com- plex job. The quartermasters keep hours all through the night and have the vital task of writing the Quartermaster ' s Notebook, from which the Officer of the Deck writes the ship ' s log. November men use literally hundreds of current charts and nautical publications in fixing the ship ' s position. These must be kept up-to-date at all times, since new facts about each area are always being discovered. HELENA ' S men on the bridge solve daily the many problems posed by the sea, assuring us a safe passage, no matter where we go. LCDR Henry F. Ohi Navigator me 1 li Hr xm.-f 1 Vi 1 1 %l 270 f- . •• i .-- . ♦ OPERATIONS CDR William T. Hunt Operations Officer LTJG Robert G. Maine Former CIC Officer LT Robert B. Ledrldge Co.Timunlcatloni Officer ny w HI V, ? LTJG William E. Davis CWO LTJG John C. Bowne Ass ' t. CiC Officer ENS Alan T. Isaacson Registered Publications Custodian t t 1 f: -4 BOTTOM ROW : F.M. Hole, L.D. Bascom, W.C. Cvitok, S.L. Birge, L.C. Hardy, 2ND ROW : H.E. Burchell, R.K. Horning, A.H. Olsen, S.E. E tu$. 3RD ROW: G.L. Tomme, R.T. Johnson, P.A. Cri l, C.W. Spicher, J.K. Heoton, G.R. Tyler I ' ll bet the ET ' s can fix it! This is one of HELENA ' S most repeated sayings, and the electronics technicians of OE Division are trying to have it mode the official ship ' s motto. Radar, radio transmiHers and receivers, loran gear, TV sets ... all come under the watchful eye of the ET-men. Working hours ? All times of the day or night, for communica- tions must be maintained at all costs. Movies, sleep, or chow are not to be expected by an ET, for you may find him anywhere from the top of a mast to below-decks Radio Central during any of these times, should trouble develop in electronics gear. A small, but most vital group of technical specialists make up this essential divi- sion, and the ship depends heavily on their expert work. ENS Earl L. Oliver OE Division Officer W02 James M. Beatty Ast ' t Electronics Officer - JKT ' J ' iV BOTTOM ROW : K.F. Jennerjohn, R.L. Wotson, Jr., J.B. McCrory, A. P. Williami, Jr., W.H. Sherrill, D.E. WolkingsJick, S.H. Russell. 2ND ROW ; H.E. Watson, R.E. Heidel, R Cocopordo, A.D. Silk, Jr., RE. Fleming, T.G. Goodman, J.L. Horgrove, A.R. Word. J.E. Murfltt, H.J. Norris, Jr. 3RD ROW : R.A. Soyman, III, T.F. Stoudt, B.A. Monsoos, J.W. Sims, W.E. Wolloce, V.L. Toovs, J.B. Beosley, D.J. Ristow, J.W. Modsen, N.B. Keidser The Radarman gazes intently at his scope CONTACT! Bogey 072 degrees 53 miles. The Combat Information Center reacts quickly, and the new contact is tracked on large plotting boards and determined to be either friendly or enemy. Radarmen ore always busy in CIC, keeping the Officer of the Deck on the bridge informed of any new developments. They aid in the navigation of the ship in poor visibility, in control of the helicopter, and many other tasks. In addition to radar, Ol personnel are familiar with AEW (Airborne Early Warning), IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe), and ECM (Electronics Countermeasures). All play an important port in our country ' s defense. Radarmen work with the Navy ' s newest equipment and do a fine job of interpreting the information for the benefit of the ship ' s operations. LTJG Paul I. Bledsoe Ol Division Officer LTJG John J. Sullivan Ol Division JO .i sa. ] LTJG Clyde A. Brictson Ol Division JO r r r-iVll ' lt I ' i BOTTOM ROW : C.E. Keeton, C.A. Marinelli, F.D. Roe, R.S. Dokfer, J.R. Gornond, W.J. Delehonty, W.M. Neal, J. Edel, J.E. Thornton. 2ND ROW : C. Briley, RE. Wedgewood, R.J. Nowowiejikl, R. Loya, T.J. Meyer, C.R. Stringer, DR. Colemon, D.A. Silvermon, W.F.P. Wilk, BE. Norland. 3RD ROW : W.R. Jonei, D.G. Krijt, R.E. Gory, D.E. Brinker, G.M. Chambers, I. RoHini, E.J. Meade, J.H. Cato, F.F. Hewitt, R.K. Hansen OR men keep HELENA in fouch with the outside, no matter how many hundreds or thousands of miles away we may be. Dif-da-dit-dit goes constantly down in Radio Central, where OR personnel are sending and receiving messages by teletype, Morse Code, and radiotelephone. The expertly- trained radiomen tune transmitters and receivers, break down, write up, and deliver all messages not sent or received by visual means. In WESTPAC, this usually comes to many hundreds every day. The ship ' s biggest morale builder comes under OR Division the Post Office, which is a regular licensed United States government post office, providing all the services of those at home. Her personnel accomplish a mountainous job when, say, several hundred pounds of moil come aboard. It is quickly sorted and delivered, usually in less than an hour. Without OR Division, HELENA would be a mighty lonely ship! ENS Leo A. Chamberlln OR Division Officer ENS Thomas E. BIngay OR Division JO ENS David P. Swanson OS Division Officer Stand by your bags! With this cry, signalmen run to their stations from all parts of the signal bridge, ready to send or acknow- ledge receipt for a flaghoist mes- sage. One of the busiest parts of the ship, the signal bridge handles all forms of visual com- munications, including flashing light, semaphore, and the colorful signal flags. Signalman strikers go through a period of rigorous training, learn- ing the fundamentals of complex procedures. In a few months, each will have mastered these and will be awarded his turn on the light. When time comes to full dress ship for notional holidays or special occasions, signalmen ore on the job, as they ore twenty- four hours a day. They keep a constant watchful eye, ready to answer in a moment ' s notice, should the need arise. Visual communications are still one of the Navy ' s most effective forms of communications, and OS men help to make them that way by being a smart, snappy signal gang. ENS Gerald L. Vinez OS Division JO BOTTOM ROW : D.D. Armsfrong, G.L. Hendricks, F.P. Smith, B.H. Brown, D. Mena. 2ND ROW : G. D. Armstrong, R. G. Kelso, R. D. McNeely, D. S. Williams, G.E.Byrd. 3RD ROW : M.E Simons, IC.R. Loth, A.R. Hobbs R. A. Ouilloo. 4TH ROW : L. C. Loth, R.R. Newell, T. R. Murphy, N.R. Wooldridge ia; tl. Mi rm m . ' ft N MEDICAL-DENTAL BOTTOM ROW : W. G. Causey, R. W. Stuhl. 2ND ROW : H.J. Minot, L. T. Sanders, J. V. Martin, P. O. Glass, T. D. Colder. 3RD ROW: E.J. Trent, L.L. Spurlock, D.B. Craig, H.I. Halstead Whether it ' s a headache, tooth- ache, or major surgery. Hotel Division stands by every hour and minute, ready to administer treat- ment in HELENA ' S completely- equipped hospital. Whether in port or thousands of miles at sea, HELENAmen need never worry about health problems, as Hotel ' s men are trained in lengthy courses and invaluable practical experi- ence, so that they may serve us better. Corpsmen may be found in Sick Bay Ward, where bed patients are treated ; in Sick Call, giving attention to emergency treatment ; in the Medical Records Office, which houses every man ' s health record ; or in the pharmacy, which dispenses hundreds of kinds of medicines. CDR Edwin M. Sherwood Dental Officer LCDR Guillermo P. Cabrera Medical Officer Dental Technicians always have a nnouthful of work, and the fine, modern dental laboratory is always booked up well in advance. When an emergency case arises, these men, as do the corpsmen, turn to in a hurry to bring relief. The motto of the Hospital Corps is To keep as many men at as many guns as many days as possible. HELENA ' S medics are fine examples of this proud heritage. SUPPLY LCDR Roland W. Breault Supply Officer ENS Raymond G. Shue Diiburting Officer r _ft v- ' T-T-v v BOTTOM ROW : F.L. Len, W.C. Turrentine, H.B. Williams, A.R. Kennedy, T. A. Back, E. C. Genereux, R. E. Johnston, N. B. Stivers, C. Wong, C.L. Greenway. 2ND ROW : D. H. R. Fritzsche, W.C.Lewis, H. W. Jorgensen, R.L. Owens, T.R. Pendergraft, W.J. Weatrowski, W.I. Tillery, J. Barnes, A. Ubeles, Jr., R.L. Andreson S-1 Division plays an important part in the lives of each of HELENA ' S men each day on board. They not only buy for us and sell to us, but from them comes the very money which we ourselves use to exist. From nuts and bolts to highly technical repair parts, everything we use every day comes to us through the men of S-1 Division. From 25 storerooms comes a ready supply of 28,000 items, ready for issue at any time. W02 Robert A. Livezey SI Division Officer To serve us, S-1 men man the two retail stores, the soda fountain, tailor shop, cobbler shop, two barber shops, and vending machines. Providing at lowest cost both necessities and luxuries, the ship ' s Welfare and Recreation Fund nevertheless received almost $13,000 in the past year from profits of the stores and vending machines. Disbursing personnel pay us, exchange our money into the various currencies used in the Far East, pay travel claims, and provide many other services for the well being of the ship and her crew. S-1 men are skilled in their specialties, and the ship well appreciates the excellent work they do. i.% ' ' - ra )ft ' BOTTOM ROW: V. F. Gonzales, PA. Ouinzon, N.J. Horgrove, H. A Prichord, W.D. Ancheto, B.J. Purcell, V. M. Romero, L. E. Brown, R. V Dygert. 2ND ROW: D. V. Wieneke, P. H. Murphy, R. C. Homlin, R. D Websfer, J. Wicker, W.L. Moyhew, G.J. Calloway, R.T. Axley, R.L. Chavez 3RD ROW : B.L. Cooper, L.E. Shelley, DO. Wattj, A.L. Phillips, J.L Hall, J.S. Robbi ns, C.H. Thompson, W. Monning, F.J. Brown, J.E. WrighJ, N.J. Foor. I ' pi BOTTOM ROW: DR. Clark, T. T. Hougen, G. F. Smith, R. V. Borne , L. Burton, J. A. Wolloce, D.M. Foulhober, C.E. Horrij, W.L. Holl, R.E. Jolly, E.W. Lange. 2ND ROW : J.C. Broff, M. Cox, M.C. Timmonj, J.N. Cole, W.J. Schmierer, R. Todish, J.W. Hover, J. P. Turner, J.D. Horp, W.O. Smith, L.S. Sutton, W.A. Harden, D.R. Gomez Men of S-2 Division bring fo us the three square meals o day for which the Navy has long been famous, but their work is far from ended at that point. The task begins with decisions on the kind of foods to order ; then comes procure- ment, stowage, preparation, issue, and service of the different kinds of food which we enjoy. 198,000 cubic feet of normal storeroom space, plus 94,000 cubic feet of refrigerated space keep S-2 men busy, in addition to the daily preparation of fresh bakery goods in huge quantities. Stewards are responsible for the preparation and service of food to ship ' s officers, as well as the maintenance of all Wardroom Country living spaces. Their fine performance of duty contributes significantly to the welfare and morale of ship ' s officers, and hence to the entire ship. If the way to our hearts is through our stomachs, S-2 Division has surely found the way. Every HELENA man will vouch for this ! W03 Kenneth K. Southworth S7 Division Officer -k. ' WC-lPBo.- ■ . ;T3ll« aaSfflBC «B li« BOTTOM ROW : A.S. Area, V. Ferrer, L.L. Tyson, N. Hedaria, L. Wilson, J. Bowens, Jr., E. Frazier, J. E. Thomas, W. M. Sterling, J. Tho mpson. 2ND ROW: G.A. Simon, T.B.J. Davis, W. R. Terry, C. Phillips, J. M. Mayweather, S.T. Sangalang, L.Z. Franco, H.V. Caguia W04 Donald R. Evans Commissary Officer L 1 • N . V ' i .-, x,. EXECUTIVE it— t 1 1 y ■s I ' n iua-M4 BOTTOM ROW : D.G. Roisley, T.J. Moore, W.L. Orbock, R.M. Graden, C. L. Hamilton, Jr., K.N. Hayei, J. T. Bober, J. H. Corner, R. E. Lee, J.D. Hickj, D.T. Porten. TOP ROW : P.S. Monroe, R.H. Gilmore, P. A. Leen, R.F. Orser, C.W. Kimer, L.W. Gould, D.N. Thirkleld, W.C. Warwick, J. P. Books, JO. Wilkinson, J.J. Oifotfo, L.G. Moncusi, C.T. Codigal X-Ray Division works in many areas of the ship, and her men deal with many members of the crew eoch week. Handling the thousands of administrative details needed to run a ship of HELENA ' S size, their hours are governed by the sudden emergence of new reports, f)ocks of official mail, courts-martial, advancement in rate, and literally hundreds of ort er events. Service records are handled by personnelmen, who keep them up- to-date, accurate and complete. PN ' s also are experts in training and advancement in rate, ready I to give helpful advice in planning a naval career. Lithographers handle the great task of all ship ' s printing, from the daily Plan of the Day to formal invitations and programs for special visits and ceremonies. Their print- ing machines are heard often in the still of the evening and early morning hours. Yeomen take charge of officers ' records, filing, and ship ' s corres- pondence, the latter of which is a whopping job in itself. To yeomen also falls the unpleasant task of preparing for, and record- ing disciplinary problems. W03 Paul E. Farmer Ship ' Clerk ENS Francis J. Darcy X Olvlklon Officer Left to right R.E. Korosinski, D.R. Pobtt, R.S. Wilson, J.D. Dunlop With HELENA on this cruise has been Unit Seven of Helicopter Utility Squadron One. Throughout the cruise, the pilot and crew have been kept unusually busy. They provided personnel and cargo transfers between ship and shore activities for both Seventh Fleet and HELENA. The helicopter, a most complicated instrument, requires many hours of diligent, technical work to keep in peak operating condi- tion. These efforts made possible a new record number of flight hours for a helicopter flown from a cruiser in a single month 61.9 flight hours in the month of September. LTJG Clinton D. McKlnnon Helicopter Pilot Rescue operations played an important part of this cruise for these men of HU-1. During the rescue of the SS HOI WONG, the HELENA helo crew set a record for HUP-type helicopters for the most people hoisted aboard .... nine for one trip. In emergency or normal operations, the skilled helo men must be ready in a matter of several minutes to send their pride whirling its way on another mission. F L%G CAPT W.C. RciUnroth CAPT 0. Gay. Jr. COl. H.H. Rich CDR R.H. Pouli COR W.A. Walker, III CDR R.H. Rolhbun CDR H.W. Holl, Jr. CDR F.R. Hooppner CDR N.E. Doiior ITCOL R.W, Ho.. COR F.G. Robinson LTcoi ;- ilc„u«igef CDR G.T. lillich COR N.E. Thurniond COR E.S Jocktoo COR E.E. K«rr COR E Woldner COR J C. Zirkle DR. A.J. Hartiler LCDR J.R. Baumga, fner LCDR S.B. Simons LCDR D.K. Love LCDR F.W. Brown, Jr. LCDR W.V. Petrick LCDR F.E. Field LCDR D.R. Jermann 0 @ LT A.T. Barr LT E.H. De Friez LT L.C. Martinez LTJG E.J. Zseleczky LTJG D.R. Cannalfe LTJG M.E. Chang LTJG T.J. Watson LTJG T.L. Wells LTJG J.E. Co: LTJG R.T. Field LTJG D.L. Drie.tie er LTJG A.F. Zorembo LTJG J.M. Wilson ENS J.L. Draney ENS S.E. Reagan ENS L.D. Larson ENS R.C. Snow ENS H.W. Kelly ENS S.H. Schad Fronl-M. L. Romery, F. E. Wren Rear- S. L. Crawford, B. A. Wiltrup, V.P. Roponi Front-L. E. Pleihe, J. A. Werkmon Reor-E. F. Smejkal, K. P. Van Gilder Seoted-S. D. Elliard, Standing-W, D. Gagne, JR. Fjelsfod Front-R. L. Clingman, R. C. Morrijon, J. B. Sfockmon R or.W H Cavifl L J Poloi7f w ki I V. C. Lindstadt, F. A. Valenta, D. A. Welle, C. G. Breeden Front-B. F. Metcalf, W. R. Asbill, F. W. Dunbar, J.E. Jacobs Rear-R. L. Hunter, P. Collazo, R. A. Trumbull, R. W. Brieske, D. C. Williams Seated-A. E. Webb, Standing-G. Leinweber, G. C. Gould Front-D. H. Worthylake, R. D. Barton, W. W. Pritchard, B. T. Deck, J. E. Ingram, J. E. Hostetter, R. G. KolanowskI, D. C. Poetker Rear-D. E. Almond, W. D. Becker, J. F. Koob, D.K. Ihly, B. Weinstelr. J. R. Wilcox, L. D. Kreitner, L. R. Morris i J lRa I . Front-E. G. Brodford, P. R. Osborn, W. M. Goodman, J. W. Chomber , W. A. Sfoll, T. W. MaidmenI, L. Roybol Reor-L.A. Adoma, R. R. Rutherford, J. R. Backer, R. A. Morris, D. J. Williom , D. T. Belka, D. W. Desmond, L. A. Bailey, R. G. Cook, J. R. Burns COM SEV Front-R. E. Chevolier, M. T. Logon, T. S. Honsen, R. A. Schmitt, D. Williams, R. L. Lorez, E. Mofolevich Reor-D. L. Johnson, T. T. Tronum, G. R. Nelson, J. W. Elheridge, F. F. Wollon, H. A. Russel, J. E. Johnson, C. E. Endicolt 0 v n The Hot-Rodders Sorry, wrong number ! .s«s. ;t4 a sKS Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm doth bind the restless wave, Who bidd ' st the mighty ocean deep Its ov n appointed limits keep, hear us v hen v e cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 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