Isherwood (DD 520) - Naval Cruise Book

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passes over the brow, and prepares to inspect first the honor guard and then the rest of the crew. The last tug of the neckerchief as well as the last squaring of the hat are unneces- sary, for the honor guard is ready. With superb precision they present arms and are individ- ually inspected. Later, we learn that they re- ceived an excellent as did many of the other divisions on the ship. This completed, the Commodore inspects the rest of the crew, and then along with the Captain of the Braine (DD-630), he finishes his tour by inspecting up- per and lower deck spaces. In the afternoon, after the critique has been wrapped up, we find that the sweat and grueling labor have paid off, for the Isherwood receives a mark of Very Good. The inspection behind us we head for the beach and one last, long look at Japan. Today, 3 June 1955, the cruise over, with the exception of the return journey, the Isher- wood, under a cloudy sky, steams slowly out of Yokosuka Harbor and on toward the States. The eyes and hearts of the great majority of the crew are turned homeward; they have seen and enjoyed Japan, but the nostalgia for home is great. However, there are some of us that look longingly at the receding coast-line of Japan, for the people and their customs hold a strange fascination, an indefinable essence of romance and mystery, something that will never be forgotten. On our way home we again fuel at Midway, and also say hello to Carter ' s relatives. Hav- ing tanked up (Isherwood only), we press on for Pearl Harbor winning the ensuing speed run against the rest of the squadron hands down. On 11 June 1955 we arrive at Pearl for a two day visit. Hawaii is beautiful, and the sun and beach inviting, but all thoughts are for Home. We are anxious to leave, and on 13 June 1955 we begin the last leg of the trip. 0900, 19 JUNE 1955, we arrive SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, the climax of a long, arduous, and exciting voyage. . . . For home is the Sailor home from the Sea, and the hunter home from the hill. 2 H A 11 WHATS WRONG WITH HIS HAIRCUT. 21

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