Jack Williams (FFG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1983 volume:

VvOlvLD WAR II PHARMACIST MATE THIRD CLASS JACK WILLIAMS Throughout history heroes and heroic deeds have combined to constitute a common denominator in our society. Since heroes spring from any military rank or social segment, they serve to equalize mankind to prove that the human spirit and personal courage have no artificial boundaries. Jack Williams, a U.S. Navy pharmacist mate who served with the Marine Corps during World War II, carried forward this tradition. He participated in the battle for Iwo Jima with the Fifth Marine Division and gained his place on the honor roll of American battle heroes by going forward under intense enemy fire to assist a Marine who had been wounded in a grenade battle. He dragged the Marine to a shallow depression and, using his own body as a shield, administered first aid. Even though he was struck three times by enemy fire, he temporarily recovered and completed the task of administer- ing aid to his fallen comrade before applying battle dressings to his own wounds. Still he remained in the fire-swept area to care for yet another Marine casualty. Only then did he attempt to make it back to the rear area where he could have found more adequate aid for his own wounds. His efforts, however, were hampered by pain and profuse bleeding, making him an easy target for enemy sniper fire. For his courage under enemy fire, he was posthumously awarded the Con- gressional Medal of Honor for his courageous determination, unwavering fortitude and valiant performance of duty. He also was cited for being an inspiring example of heroism in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. COMMANDING OFFICER COMMANDER HUGH E. CARROLL, II, USN COMMANDER HUGH E CARROLL, II, WAS BORN IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON APRIL 20, 1941, THE SON OF ADA AND THE LATE HUGH E. CARROLL. HE ATTENDED THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY, GRADUATING IN 1964 WITH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE. IN JANUARY 1981 HE WAS ORDERED TO DUTY AS PROSPECTIVE COMMANDING OFFICER OF USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG-24). THE SHIP WAS COMMISSIONED IN SEPTEMBER OF THAT YEAR. COMMANDER CARROLL IS MARRIED TO THE FORMER KRISTINA MELTON, OF ORLANDO FLOR- IDA. THEY HAVE ONE DAUGHTER, KRISTIN. EXECUTIVE OFFICER LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MICHAEL J. RAGNETTI, JR. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MICHAEL J. RAGNETTI, JR. WAS BORN IN POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. ON AUGUST 28, 1948, THE SON OF HARRIETTE AND THE LATE MICHAEL J. RAGNETTI. HE ATTEND- ED PURDUE UNIVERSITY, GRADUATING IN 1971 WITH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER RAGNETTI WAS ORDERED TO DUTY AS EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG-24) IN APRIL 1983. LIEUTENANT COMMANDER RAGNETTI IS MARRIED TO THE FORMER MARCIA OLIVER OF JACK- SONVILLE, FLORIDA. THEY HAVE THREE CHILDREN, MICHAEL, MATTHEW, AND MICHELLE. Engineering Department GS o LCDR Allan R. JONES Chesapeake, VA EM HT MR ® The Engineering Department is responsible for the operation, mainten- ance and repair of the ship ' s Propulsion and Auxiliary equipment. E-1 Division is comprised of Gas Turbine Mechanical (GSM) and Gas Tur- bine Electrical (GSE) technicians responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship ' s Main Propulsion equipment. The Enginemen (EN) are responsible for the Auxiliary equipment and ship ' s Diesel Engines and the Machinery Repairman (MR) is responsible for fabricat- ing emergency parts. E-2 Division is manned by Electrician Mates (EM) responsible for the ship ' s electrical power and equipment and the Hull Technicians (HT) are responsible for the ship ' s piping and hull repair. GAS TURBINES TECHNICIANS ENGINEMEN ELECTRICIANS MATES HULL TECHNICIANS E-1 Division LTJG Christopher REEVES Baldwinsville, NY GSEC Jerry FREZON Owosso, PA ENC Harry RHODES Beaver, PA GSMC George K. PFARR Rahway, NJ GSEl Edward RICHARDS El Paso, TX ENl Bill T. PINK GSMl Samuel GSE2 Felix GSM2 Joseph LAMB Bangor, ME JEWELL SANTISTEBAN Stark, FL Reynoldsburg, OH Long Island, NY GSMl Jeffrey TRICE Hobbs, NM GSM3 Andrew FARRIS Bowling Green, SC ENS Mark GARDNER Cinnaminson, NJ ■ GSM3 Richard HARRINGTON Lancaster, NY No Photo Available GSM3 James PREBBLE Edgewater, CO m EN2 Kevin BARRY Ft. Collins, CO i EN3 Richard LEE Fayetteville, NC GSMFN Mark HATHAWAY Clifton Park, NJ k ENFN Thomas MAHAL West Branch, MI ENFN Harry PATTERSON Milwaukee, WI ENFN David BUNCH Metropolis, IL GSEFA Steve GUNDERSON Warner Robbins, GA E-2 Division LT Thomas JONSON Auburn, AL, EMC Edward DABALOS Philippines No Photo Available EMI Jhan JOHNSON Midland, Ml No Photo Available HT2 Daniel ROACH Ft. Lauderdale, FL EM2 Jeffrey MASSEY Austin, TX No Photo Available HT2 Frazier CRAIG Winnsboro, SC HT3 Martin QUIGLEY Buffalo, NY HT3 Dennis CONLEY Hazclhurst, MS HTFN Mark TRAMMELL Beaumont, TX HTFN Perry THAYER Wayne, MI EMFN Nathan HUSSMAN Weiscr, IN FN Allan PETTINGILL Superior, Wl EM3 Scott POUNCEY i i FN Robert BURSON Chattanooga, TN HTFN Rich MECKES Combat Systems Department TM GM X FT 1 ST f - € LCDR Thomas LUKETICH Monessen, PA OS The Combat Systems Department is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of Weapons and Sensor Systems and the maintenance and repair of the ship ' s Communications Systems The Department is composed of Operation Specialists (OS) who conduct surface and air search and tracking, control aircraft and gather and process the information needed to effectively maneuver and fight the ship. Electronic Warfare Technicians (EW), execute electronic support measures, control emission of electronic warfare countermeasures and electronic warfare counter- counter measures. Sonar Technicians (STG) operate and maintain passive and active sensors to search, track and attack submarines. Torpedomen (TM) operate and maintain the ship ' s torpedo launchers and associated anti-submarine torpedoes. Fire Control Technician Missilemen (FTM), Fire Control Technician Gunnerymen (FTG), Gunner ' s Mates (GMG) and Gunner ' s Mate Missilemen (GMM) are responsible for the employment, operation and maintenance of all Gunnery and Missile equipment and systems. Electronic Technicians (ET) maintain and repair the ship ' s electronics communications systems, navigational equipment, radars, displays, and supporting test equipment. Data Systems Technicians (DS), perform maintenance and repair of the ship ' s computer systems, displays and associated equipment. Interior Communication Technician (IC), maintain and repair the ship ' s Gyro Compass, the Interior Communications Systems, ship ' s alarms and the ship ' s entertain- ment system. Collectively, these men form a highly sophisticated team and make the essential integration of man and machine a reality. CS-1 DIVISION CS-2 DIVISION CS-3 DIVISION CS-4 DIVISION JL J £ftA $iikr jAJwJtf f .T . - ;-f ?, CS-1 Division LT James COPELAND Birmingham, AL LTJG Edward BUTTS Newton Centre, MA OCS William CHORLEY Liverpool, NY No Photo Available OS2 John HALL Jonesborough, GA OS2 Gregory TURNER Indian Harbor, FL No Photo Available OS2 Matthew RAY Jacksonville, FL EW2 Charles REED Brazil, IN OS2 Rip PHILLIPS Paris, TN EW3 Kevin DuBOSE Pensacola, FL OS3 Bradley CHARTERS Frankfort, MI No Photo Available OS3 Donald NONNEMAKER Allentown, PA EW3 Bart MAERE Moline, IL EW3 Val KENNEY Montevallo, AL OS3 George CORDEIRO Round Rock, TX OSSN Ronald BERGERON Crown Point, IN OSSN Douglas OSSN Robert GROSS PITTMAN Bcllvue, NE Champaign, IL OSSN CHRIS MARQUEZ Orange Park, FL CS-2 Division No Photo Available STGCS John WILLIS Tampa, FL STG2 Kevin BENDER Levittown, PA LT Charles TISDALE Jacksonville, FL i fH ' - ' 1M TMl Michael ARNEY Lyons, IN STGl Mark HARRIS Pennsauken, NJ STG2 Edward MALLON Philadelphia, PA STG2 John BOEHMKE Olmstead Falls, OH STG2 Michael HANGAARD Morehead, MN STGSN James BOSLEY Westerville, OH STGSA Darryl BARTSHE Blue Springs, MO g- h STGSR Newton ENGLAND III Tennple, TX CS-3 Division ENS Thomas SHANNON Fairfield, ME ? - fi i - FTMC Robert GMGC Don PLATT FTMl Edward GMG2 Keven HESLIN Anderson, IN GREGORY MAINARD Tampa, PL Putnam, CT Garden City, MO FTM2 Lee DAIL FTM2 Dennis FTM2 Larry FTM2 Kevin Swansboro, NC TURNER THOMPSON STUDLEY Taylor, NE Calais, ME Bettendorf, lA FTG3 Scott CHURCH Ypsilanti, MI 1 m FTM3 James PRETTYMAN Sea Girt, NJ GMG3 Stuart BUTLER Richmond, VA GMM2 Anthony GMM2 Sam JEFFREY FTM3 Robert GMG3 Ron CUSTER Broomficld, CO GIBBONS CASTILLO Alexandria, IN Milford, CT Santa Clara, CA GMMSN Randy McKINLEY Mooresville, IN GMMSN Don KING GMGSN Frank FTMSN David FTMSN Robert Avella, PA SIMMONS HANSEN DAVIS Petersburg, VA Emmett, ID Astoria, OR CS-4 Division No Photo Available ICC Gary GANDER Topsham, ME k ' CW03 James CLENDENIN Charleston, WV ETC John YOUNG Jacksonville, FL ik Ji i ET2 Rex BRADLEY Washington, NC ET2 Tim BEYNON Owosso, MI ETl Mike PECOT Palo Alto, CA V 1- ! DS2 David DeFORGE Chicopee, MA DS2 Neil MINTZ New Hyde Park, NY ET2 Cliff SMITHSON Ouiedo, FL IC2 Harry DEVAULT Columbus, OH ET3 Skip DEICHMAN Horseheads, NY ET3 Mark ZGOLA Jacksonville, PL ET3 Tony BRADFIELD Springboro, OH ETSN Duane ICFN Rodney, DAY ICFN Robert LEBOURDAIS Venice, PL PIZARRO Augusta, GA Orlando, Florida Ship Control Department QM RM LCDR Hal ROBINSON St. Augustine, FL BM SM The Ship Control Department is responsible for the proper operation of navigation equipment; external radio and visual communications; deck seamanship; and preservation of the exterior and interior of the ship; and the handling and stowage of cargo. The department is com- posed of Quartermasters (QM), who are responsible for plotting the ship ' s position while underway, Boatswain ' s Mates (BM), who are re- sponsible for the maintenance and preservation of the hull and super- structure of the ship and operate all the equipment used in mooring, anchoring, and replenishment at sea. Radiomen (RM) operate various communications and process and account for all hard-copy message traffic. Signalmen (SM) function as the ship ' s visual communicators by processing and accounting for all visual message traffic sent or received via flashing light, flags or semaphore. SC-1 DIVISION SC-2 DIVISION SC-3 DIVISION QMC Ted SCRUGGS Lakeland, FL QM3 Clayton GRABB Pittsburgh, PA SC-1 Division SMI Tom MINGA Sardis, MS SMSN Jerry GARDNER Seneca, SC QM2 Woody DAVIS Benton, AZ SMSN Tim BAXTER Dondsonville, GA SM2 Gerry LUTES Minerva, OH QMSN Anthony BARRON Headland. AL QMSA Chris MARTIN Littleton, MA SR Ed FOSTER Macon, GA SC-2 Division I y K- ' RMC Ed NEVAR Rahway, NJ RM3 Robert DURDEN Birmingham, AL RM2 Steve FACKLER Columbus, GA RM2 Derek TUCKER Detroit, MI RM3 Mike FINKLE Bristol, TN RMSN Thomas WHITE Houston, TX XtfT s J RMSN Anthony RICE Rochester, NY RM3 Richard HILL Milwaukee, WI RMSN Gary EPP Lima, OH SC-3 Division BM3 Gregory GOFF Georgetown, SC BM3 Allan NOEL Bellevue, NE m BM3 Jeff MURPHY Las Vegas, NV j r No Photo No Photo Available Available BM3 John TRUESDALE Sumtncr, SC BM3 Tony EVANS Nashville, NC i BM3 James BECK Maison, WI St i. • W SN Mike DININNO New York, NY SN Mark FINKLE Bristol, TN SN Doug GERMER B.C., Canada SN Noel BARBA El Paso, TX SN David R. COLES London, England SN Everett SANDERS Itta Bena. MS SA Dwight SCALES Stonevillc, NC SR Steve SCHWARTZ Merrick, NY r --- — . SN David PARKER Savannah, GA SA Tim ADAMS Moultrie, GA SR Mark CHALMERS Atlanta, GA SR Ramiro GARCIA Plainview, TX V, v„ • SR William FLICK Americus, GA SR Richard KING Quincy, MA i ' SA Billy ALFORD Atlanta, GA n ,v- SR Jack O ' BRIEN Rocky River, OH Support Department YN PN t SK SH X LT Mark CRAWFORD DK HM MS S-2 Division I S-1 Division S-3 Division S-1 Division ENS Gregory NORDHOUGEN Birmingham, MI t SKC Jose BILGERA Mindoro, PI SKI Howard RAYBURN SK2 Ronald NEGRINI Salem, OR Houston, TX SK3 Michael ELLIOTT Hemet, CA SK3 Bienvenido PEREZ Morong Rizal, PI SK3 Andre THOMPSON SK3 Zea louis BROWN Nashville, TN Jackson, MS S-2 Division MSC Cesar CORPUZ Green Cove Springs, FL MS3 Lindsey HARRIS Birmingham, AL MSI Clyde FREEMAN Vallejo, CA MS2 Max FULLER Mayport, FL r No Photo Available MSSN Richard RUA Milford, CT MSSA David HUBA Tucson, AZ S-3 Division MS3 Charles SMITH Memphis, TN MSSR Stephen COZAD Aberdee, WA SHI Joseph SH2 Robert NATALIE SH3 Thomas MAY-ER SH3 Larry WARD MORTON Louisville, KY Juneau, AK Greenville, NC Greenwood, SC EMCS Leslie WILMOT Bloomington, NE HMC Richard SHYRIGH Columbus, OH No Photo Available r . {-n ' !  j YNl David CARROLL Lewiston, ME S-4 S-5 Division PN2 Thomas YANCHUNAS Berwick, PA YN3 Jeffrey ELSTON Springfield, OH PCS Kermit CANTY Pine wood, SC YNSN Darrell GATES Yazoo City, MS PNSN Robert JONES Cincinnati, OH Deployment 83 Underway On the morning of 29 April 1983, after bidding our final iarewells to loved ones, the word was passed to take in all lines Shortly thereafter came the word, UNDERWAY, SHIFT COLORS. So began JACK WILLIAMS MED CRUISE 83. ' 4 4 ? f ' ' ' 1 After leaving Mayport, the ship joined the USS EISENHOWER Battle group for the ten day transit to Rota, Spain. On May 8th we arrived in Rota for a short four hour stay, just long enough to take on fuel, then It was time to move on to the Suez Canal. ENTERING THE SUEZ CANAL Suez Canal We transited directly across the Mediterranean to the Suez Canal; 2100 mile leg, taking five days. The Suez Canal is only wide enough for passage of one ship at a time, so we formed up in the southbound convoy of thirty ships, for our night-time run through the canal. The trek started at midnight on the 14th and lasted seventeen hours. Monument to the Unknown Soldier . J: II d A V imwm ' •loi I f: I - t: iCa a, i 5 i%r If f 4 i Liberty Call Djibouti A chance to relax? Djibouti After transiting the Suez Canal and a four day run through the Red Sea, the ship stopped for fuel in this east African port. During our brief six hour stop, we refueled and took a couple of hours for a little Djibouti Liberty . It was enough time for a two beer wetdown and a bite to eat. It was also our first opportunity to put our feet on land in thirty days. Our transit out of the Mid East, we would again stop in Djibouti in August for fuel and turnover to our long looked-for reliefs. and a two beer wetdown. In The Persian Gulf ?S!Ftr« Zrack Chart 4- WOKWSCIAS SEA Patrolling The Gulf Karachi, Pakistan Meanwhile, Back In The Gulf ■ ■ 1 1 In HV Ji 3 ■ v, -:i -- ag i i u ME MI QHH M W t ri n£ 1 - V,, «,% p- rir :.|i |f MS, p : kltr=rt: ' -S= [ i 4f r. 4 p fc ■ ilCii: ■- y Hfk - ' SIA |.,-.5jt.. .-- ] tS aj -3 B E ■ ' - ■M- v « - Out Of The Gulf And Into The Mediterranean ' J . ■ . : Haifa, Israel 1 r f T 0i ' t Tours Of The Holy Land :-i. ■,.,-«.; w L ? l$lf ti - ' ■ r . ■M. Navocformed Barcelona 1 Off The Coast Of Beirut l j iijj Aiding Our Comrades In Arms Returning Home BH t V vsvtmfMj Commanding Officer Commander Hugh E. Carroll, II Executive Officer LCDR Michael J. Ragnetti Public Affairs Officer LTJG Edward L. Butts Editor GSEl Edward L. Richards Photography GSM2 Joseph J. Lamb