John McCain (DL 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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mmcmelefz Zeezfweez gaaeltzclez 25 Captain William Sargeant Bus1k was born in Pasadena California 22 October 1919 son of John H and Lillian Busik. He attended Washington Junior High School and Pasadena Junior College both in Pasadena and and entered the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, on appointment from his native state on 8 June 1939 As a Midshipman he participated in football basketball and track. Graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science and commissioned Ensign 19 June 1942 Ccourse cut to three years due to wartime emergencyj, he sub- sequently advanced to the rank of Captain to date from 1 July 1962 Having had previous service in 1938 1939 in the U S Marine Corps Reserve Cinactiveb he reported after graduation from the Naval Academy in June 1942 to USS Shaw CDD 373 J in which he served during the greater period of World War II. While he was on board that destroyer first as a Junior officer later in various capacities including that of Gunnery Instructor fDestroyersJ in 1944 and 1945, Shaw participated in the Battle of Santa Cruz Island Guadalcanal Engagement landings at Cape Gloucester Saipan-Tinian-Guam Opera- tion and the Philippine Islands occupation Aboard USS Cascade and other destroyers he participated in the Okinawa Gunto Operation in 1945 Latei in 1945 and in 1946 he served as Intelligence Officer on the staff of the Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet based at Sasebo, Japan and took part in the minesweeping operations in the Japan China Areas In the summer of 1946 he returned to the Naval Academy to seive as an Assistant Coach of football and basketball and when detached in February 1947 had a year as Executive Officer of USS Brinkley Bass IDD 8871 From March 1948 to March 1950 he served as Operations Officer on che staff of Commander Destroyers Pacific Fleet, and after a three year tour of duty as Project Officer at the US Naval Gun Factory Washington D.C. he was assigned to the Office of the Super- visor of Shipbuilding Quincy Massachusetts from March 1953 until October 1954. At her commissioning on 5 October 1954, he joined USS Wzllzs A Lee QDL 41 and served as her Executive Officer and Navigator until January 1956. In February of that year he assumed command of USS Hanson CDDR 832D and in July 1957 was detached for duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Department, Washington D C in charge of the Small Combatants Section Sea Placement Branch under D puty Assistant Chief for Personnel Control. In July 1959 he reported as Personal Aide to the Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Arleigh Burke and in June 1960, assumed command of USS Mahan CDLG 119 He became Head of the Physical Education Department and Director of Athletics at the U.S. Naval Academy in July 1962 Captain Busik has the Purple Heart Medal American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with seven operation stars World War II Victory Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asia Clasp, National Defense Service Medal China Service Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal with star. Captain Bus1k s married to Miss Margaret K Andrus of Oakland California and they have three ciildren Susan Carol, William An- orus and Thomas Alan Bus1k ' . 9 1 7 I ' , , . . . . Q a . . . . ,- I ' . ' . . , . V ' 7 s 7 9 a s 9 ap ' 2 1 . . . 7 9 9 ' J- 7 Q ' 1 . 5 I . ' ' 7 7 9 9 2 9 - ' 9 , ' 9 . . . Q , 4 4, . , , 1 V s 1 2 ' s - 9 9 . . . I 2 1 a , . . I . . . . L. 9 a 4 . . 5 . . A , 1 . , , 1 , 1 ' r , . l 1 I

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I DENTON, MC ALISTER, MR CHAMBERLIN, GONDAYAO, HERZOG USS John S. McCain CDL-31 is the flagship of Destroyer Squadron Twenty-live. McCain is not only the most modern, but the only ship in the squadron with adequate space for the Commodore and his staff. The Commodorels staff consists of six oiiicers and six en- listed men. LCDR Frey, the Chief Staff Officer and Operations Officer of COMDESRON 25, came to the staff for duty in February 1964 from NAVSEC, JUSMAG, Bangkok, Thailand. His favorite pastime ashore is playing golf, and at sea, teaching the ship's officers how to play cribbage. He originally comes from East Peoria, Illinois. A Chaplin Watts, the newest officer on the staff, reported aboard in November 1965. At sea he conducts Church Services on board the division ships, being transported in the 'lHoly Helof' Ashore he enjoys playing golf, and at sea, attempting to teach others to play chess. He presently resides in Pearl Harbor with his wife and two children. LT McCabe, the Material Officer for the staff, reported aboard in August 1965, from USS Nicholas CDD-4493. Although he may never become as famous as the people on HMS Bounty, he has committed mutiny by being the only member of the staff not owning a baseball cap. His pastime consists of reading auto magazines and exotic cook books, although he is always on a diet. He originally comes from San Antonio, Texas. Doctor Ogawa, the Staff Medical Officer, reported for duty in July 1965. His main collateral duty is chess expert, except when one of his pupils beats him. His hobby is photography, and he can be seen at all ship's evolutions taking pictures. He presently resides in Pearl Harbor with his wife. A LTJG Chamberlin, the Staff Communications Officer, reported aboard in April 1'965 from USS Lynde McCormick IDDG-81. Famed for the jury-rigs in his stateroom, he has everything from a reefer', to an electric stove and even an airplane propeller for a fan. Ashore he likes to dive with scuba gear. U 1 'F LTJG Collins, the Staff Electronics Material Officer, reported aboard from USS Canberra CCAG-21. He is known as the staff cumshaw artist and obtains the most unlikely items out of salvage, even when there are no salvage yards available. His pastime ashore is trying to learn how to ride a surfboard. He presently resides in Pearl Harbor with his wife and three children. Boyer, YN1, the senior yeoman on the staff, came board from HQ CONAD, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ashore he enjoys bowling and golf. He presently resides with his wife and three children in Pearl Harbor. Denton, RMSN, has been on the staff for nearly three years. He serves as part of the ship's radio gang while,the ship is deployed. Denton originally comes from Kansas City, Missouri. Gerilla, TA, the newest steward of the Commodore's mess, comes from Urdaneta, Pangainana, Philippines. His favorite pastime is gymnastics, both aboard ship and in port. l A Gondayao, SD2, has been the Commodorels senior steward for over three years and is the best cook in WESTPAC. His favorite pastime is planning for his retirement home, which will become a reality next November. He presently resides in Pearl Harbor with his wife. Herzog, YN3, is TAD to the staff from USS Nicholas CDD-4491, and has served with the staff during the WESTPAC deployment. He has received orders to EPDOPAC, and his favorite pastime is taking an active part in the people-to-people program in the Asian Coun- tries. Herzog comes from Breckenrdgee, Minnesota. McAlister, RM1, the senior radioman on the staff, has been aboard for two years. In addition to his radio duties he performs vari- ous other jobs for the staff. He passes the time on board practicing to be a barber. He presently resides in Pearl Harbor with his wife and two chldren. V X .HQ- X A 5 x s . K 1-sf f'f' '23-951'-'7' 1525274-T' 01'