John McCain (DL 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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.mf .., , gr, ,lrf FRONT ROW: GALLEGOS, KNIGHT, HENNEY, PILSON, MANAOIS, CLAGHORN, HESSELTON, FERNANDEZ, JACKSON. SECOND ROW: OLIVAREZ, DUNBAR, BURRI6Q7I7NI' LAFERRIERE, ROSS, ADAIR, STEWART, GRAVATT, WILSON, IACKS. THIRD ARR CHIEF ELLISON, FRIZZELL, RASNICK, MC CREA, HUNTINGTON, DESMARAIS, CEII DAVIS, MATHIS, GREEN, DELGADO, CHIEF VUKSTA. FOURTH ROW: TOOLE, SN ., WELTY, MC MILLAN, CARD, VANGEEST, GLADI, JOHNSON, KAESER, MR BARNETT. 9 3 7 76-we Zaman Ah, First Division! Where else on this wide earth could one find a more devoted, hardworking, loyal, .and Well-disciplined lot of rabble-rousers, the incomparable seamanship expected of all Seventh Fleet ships, and liberty hounds blessed with undying incorruptability on the beach. While putting in many long hours and much hard work on board, we also put in a few hours on the beach, although our motto in Subic Bay, Give me a liberty card or give me deathf, nearly drove the Executive Officer to distraction. In Hong Kongf however, we drew a little slack in the form of early liberty and time off in which to rest, although little rest was had. The Pay' master also came through with a few coins, which were t t which were taken back to Hawaii. . - f pu o good use on tours and on the purchase of various goodies, Some 0 Though sometimes bleary-eyed and fuzzy-minded, the men of First Division can be proud of many accomplishments. Side- cleaners Lefty,' Frizzell, Adair, SN, Delgado, SN, and Gallegos, SN, managed to keep the sides looking as if we weren't alWayS moored next to the Fletcher. The main deck, under the supervision of able leading seaman Stewart, was also kept in immawiafe the rust that shows through the dirt, he was often heard to 535'- Hesselton, BM3, took charge of the 01 level with admirable proficiency, and managed to keep his men in a state of confuS10I1 throughout the cruise. Gravatt, BM3, with the able assistance of Pilson, SR, did a tin ' b h C d i Gi v which e Jo on t e ommo ores g always looked a shambles, while Davis SN , , and V21HgCCSt, SN, not to be outdone, maintained the Captain's Gig in 3 State of near destruction. ' condition. A dab of paint here and there will cover all ' Olivarez, BM2, indeed worked hard exercising each day so that the arm supporting his coffee cup would never fail him- As much can be said of Ellison, BM1, who was advanced to BMC October 17 and Vuksta, BMC. Without these three, First Division would undoubtedly have lacked the supervision which enabled them to function efficiently and competCHflY Whenever called upon to do so. - Lf-it US not f0fget 'iB21fH6Y, the Steaming JGU, whose congeniality at the Department Party in Subic Bay and wh0SC ques' tion, Why can't I have a beard, Boss,', proved to us all that otiicers are human beings. In conclusion, we can best quote the words of the renowned poet Herman Frock who said, Show me some fellowS Who love life and I'll show you a Department Head with a big head ache! W in f X

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'T LT EDWARD M. HART, USN GUNNERY OFFICER 'W LT ROBIN D. SHOOP IR, USN LT RICHARD j. MORELAND, USN ASS'T GUNNERY OFFICER ASW OFFICER- FIRE CONTROL OFFICER ,ff LTJG W' RICHARD BARNETT, USNR FIRST LIEUTENANT LTjG LTQG DONALD H.ISHIKAWA, USNR ORDNANCE OFFICER TORPEDO OFFICER X I ROBERT 1. LEWIS JR, USN ER? RODNEY W. SCHULLING, USNR

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