Leonard Mason (DD 852) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1957 volume:

Leonard Foster Mason was born in Middleboro, Ken- tucky, on February 22, 1920. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in April 1942 at Cleveland, Ohio, and was promoted to private first class in March 1943. He was stationed at Marine Barracks for training first at Parris Island, South Carolina, then at the naval proving grounds, Indian Road, Maryland, and finally at Camp Le June, North Carolina. Ordered into the field in October, 1943, he was sent to the Pacific and served as an auto- matic rifleman with the marines. He was wounded in an attack on Japanese forces on Guam on July 22, 1944, -and died on board the USS EL- MOFIE the following day. Leonard was buried in the sea off the island of Guam. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Medal of Honor with the citation quoted on rear inside cover. n WESTPAC CRUISE LOG of the USS MASON (DD852) 1956-1957 STAFF Editor-in-Chief , t,, ., , ,, Layout Editor ™ ' ° ' hall Activities Editor . 03 ph° °E ' ' °- • ■; ' ; ;:; ::::::LTiG ' Ruiz:aMaiieyso3 Produced by THE JACK DAVIDSON PUBUSHING CO Box 989 SanDi 90 12, Calif. HER HISTORY . . . USS MASON (DD852) was named for PFC Leonard F. Mason, USMC, who was killed in action on Guam in World War II. For his heroism, he was post- humously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. (Biograp hy and cita- tion appear on inside covers.) MASON was built at Quincy, Massachusetts by Bethlehem Steel; she was launched 15 December 1945 under the sponsorship of PFC Mason ' s mother, Mrs. Hillery Mason of Lafayette, Ohio, and was commissioned 28 June 1946. MASON shook down in the Caribbean, and transited the Panama Canal to join DESDIV 152 in early 1947. She was overhauled at Hunter ' s Point, and in June 1947 sailed for a ten month tour on the China Station. Upon her return, she participated in local operations for eight months, underwent overhaul at Bremerton, and in March 1949 joined DESDIV 32, sailing for eight months on the China Station the following month. Upon her return, MASON operated locally until June 1950, when she cari- ried NROTC midshipmen to Pearl Harbor on their annual summer cruise. This duty completed, MASON was refitted and regunned at Mare Island. In Decem- ber 1950 MASON again sailed for the Far East, operating with TG 96-7 as an ASW ship for four months. The next two months were spent with TF 77 in support of carriers; late in May 1951, MASON was transferred to TF 95 and with this unit participated in the siege of Wonsan. In June MASON was as- signed to TG 95.1 as a blockade ship and screen unit for the British carrier element assigned. A well-earned rest was now due, and MASON returned to CONUS. In February 1952, MASON returned to the Orient; in March she was as- signed to TF 95, and again ' took part in the Wonsan seige. In April, MASON screened TF 77, and then played an active role in HUK exercises with TG 96.2. In May, MASON joined the Formosa Defense Patrol. June saw MASON again with TF 77 off Korea; she remained here until September, at which time she sailed for her new home port — Long Beach, California. A winter in the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, and a rugged spring spent in refresher training readied MASON for her next tour in Korean waters. Just trnmssBSBBra ikiiiLsmmLiUMun n before her departure, she operated for two weeks with NOTS INYOKERN, testing new ASW weapons; then in May, with DESDIV 32 and DESDIV 301, MASON sailed west once more, spending June screening NEW JERSEY on and beyond the Bomb Line. The summer passed with HUK exercises and TF 77 in that unit ' s last Korean operations. As the Korean War ended, MASON joined TF 95 for police duties, and then in September returned to TF 97 in their new area of operations, the South China Sea. A tour on the Formosa Patrol, and another month with TF 77 finished this deployment; in late November, MASON returned home for a winter of local operations. In July, 1954, MASON returned to the Far East, operating with TG 70.2 and TF 95, and finally TU 36.7.2, a typhoon evasion group. This was the first of thirteen typhoons, certainly par for the course, which invaded MASON ' S vicinity during this cruise. Upon her return in February 1955, MASON immedi- ately entered the yard at Long Beach for a regular overhaul. Following her return to operation, the ship went through refresher training. She also tested new ASW weapons for NOTS INYOKERN and prepared for her next cruise. In September, MASON headed westward on her seventh WESTPAC cruise, in company with DESDIV 32. During October, she operated with Submarine Hunter Killer Task Group 70.4, and then with TF 77 in November. In December MASON participated in an amphibious training operation at Okinawa, and then she rejoined TF 77. January 1956 found the MASON on the Formosa Straits Patrol, and then in February she headed homeward arriving in Long Beach in Early March. The month of March was devoted to a period of much deserved leave and liberty. MASON spent April and May conducting training exercises in local operating areas and providing services for various fleet training schools and the Naval Reserve. In June she participated with TF 11 in the annual Pacific Training Exercise, during which a very memorable visit to San Francisco was made. During July and August MASON was occupied with a rigorous Des- troyer Qualification Underway Training Program. Then in September and October MASON settled down to a reduced schedule of local operations. 111.11 CREW. . . HER PURPOSE . . . Throughout the summer of 1956, LEONARD F. MASON worked an arduous schedule, exercising at the many tasks required of a proficient destroyer. Frequently it was difficult to understand the neces- sity for this rigorous training, and some complained about the interference with home life. On 8 Novem- ber, however, the need for this training was abruptly brought home to all; the crisis in the Middle East required the deployment of additional forces to the Western Pacific Area. On 13 November, MASON sailed for JAPAN, and MASON was ready. It might be noted that as the critical situation subsided and International tensions eased all other units were re- called, except MASON and DESTROYER DIVISION 32 whose training and readiness level was high enough so that they alone were sent to bolster the SEVENTH fleet. The first days of the cruise were marked by rough seas and a tough training schedule, but again MASON came through; and, as the seas calmed and as the ship reached that polished perfection for which all had striven, the enthusiasm of individuals gradually became the effectiveness of the team. It was not easy, but it was done. We could begin to enjoy the benefits of our trip — the same team effort at work was turned to recreation, and once again or for the first time we delved into the mysteries of the Orient. Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong became familiar to us, and all hands and the ship ' s cook turned to with a will at the task of being ambassadors of good will. With the cruise behind you — for some the first, for some the last, and for some the latest — look back with pride, as veil you may, for a good job, accomplished under trying circumstances. In the words of the Navy ' s highest praise: WELL DONE. To all of you, good luck and smooth sailing al- ways. J. S. WEILER COMMANDER USN Commanding Officer •msasassspsmstrmmKammsnmimmnB COMMANDING OFFICER Commander John S. Weiler, USN enlisted in the Navy in 1940 under the V-7 program and served aboard the USS NEW YORK. In June 1941 he enrolled in Midshipman School at Northwestern University. Commissioned Ensign in September 1941, his first duty was on board the USS SPICA (AK16). In February 1942 he was assigned to the USS HILO (AGP2) where he participated in PT boat opera- tions in the Central Pacific and New Guinea areas. He then served from February 1944 to July 1946 as Executive Offi- cer of the USS SHELIKOF (AVP52) and participated in the invasion of Okinawa. USS PACKAWAY (AP222) for duty as Executive Officer came next between October 1946 and February 1948. After General Line School at Monterey, California, he reported to the Bremerton Group, PACRESFLT in January 1949. In July 1949 he became Commanding Officer of the USS SUSSEX (AK213), serving in this capacity in the Alaska, Pacific and Korean areas until August 1951. He then reported to the U.S. Naval Academy as Security and Plans Officer. From there he was assigned as Exec- utive officer to the USS BROWNSON (DD868) in September 1953 and to the USS SHENANDOAH (AD26) in October 1954. Commander Weiler reported to the MASON as Com- manding Officer in May 1956. EXECUTIVE OFFICER Lieutenant Commander Thomas V. Kelly, USN was com- missioned Ensign in June 1943. His first duty was aboard the USS FANNING (DD385). In the Pacific and Indian Oceans throughout World War II, in January 1946 Mr. Kelly reported to the NROTC Unit at the University of New Mexico and in June of that year he transferred to the NROTC Unit at the University of Missouri. His next sea duty was aboard the USS JOHN W. THOMASON (DD760) in the Pacific from July 1948 to June 1950. He then reported to the Staff of COMDESRON ONE in the USS FLOYD B. PARKS (DD884). In August 1951 Mr. Kelly was reassigned to the Staff of COMDESFLOT THREE in the USS BRYCE CANYON {AD36). In October 1952 he reported to the Of- fice of CNO in the Pentagon for a two year tour, and in November 1954 he entered the General Line School, Mon- terey, California. Lieutenant Commander Kelly reported aboard the MASON in June 1955 to serve as Executive Officer. :: B i rriw. M ff Wi J B i k  8n ii i | ilil igi; ' ' : j WiW l il i The first day out — the men from the boys LTIG ;;i,eL;:: .,r. : I ' Maggay. Like Sunday on the farm. LTIG Thomas, Ens. Compau, LTJG Lockhart. LTJG Barkkarie, LCDR Kelly, LTJG Knepper. ... the Ad Hoc Committee on Recreational Affairs. Engineer Officer Lt. Maggay. EEEEEE as in Excellent. New Lieutenants (junior grade) Marshall, Lockhart, Ruiz and Knepper being sworn in by Captain Weiler. Next step — welting the Half-Stripe down. ffi ii[fri ' '  iiii BACK ROW, -LEFT TO RIGHT: Alagot, A.. SDC; Link. R. C, QMC; Wallers S C HMC FRONT ROW: Stowe. W., SOC: Williams. A. T., BMC; Piper ,P. A., CMC- Gillis J L EMC- lohnson. D. W.. MMC: Genewich. L. M., BTC; Mermer. J. S.. CSC; Dougherty C. MMC THE CHIEFS Local transpcrtation in Kacshiung, Returning from Shore Patrol?? Chief Chef Mermer (is that nose for real?). Tossed saiad, filet, fries ...zzzzzzz 10 MMBSiMIMUiaMli Hawe TMl, Williams BMC, Gilles the Badge , and Ryals MMl, in Kaoshiung, To Note — Pool shark in background is Ching-Chung. Chiefs Johnson, Dougherty, Genewick, Gilles in Yoko suka, A line group of lads. 1ST DIVISION BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Mitchell. J. G.. SN; Ruby. H. D., SN; Krazeski A. C SN- Henderson, J. R.. SN; Jorgensen, C. G., SN; Smith. B. C, SN; Cliliton. B. D., SN- Carlson R. A., GM3; Allen. R. M.. ON; Gillikin, R. E.. GM3; Glicken. W. D.. SN- Miracle I O SN- Walker, C. T.. GM3. MIDDLE ROW: Jenkins, C. R.. GM3; Williams, A. T.. BMC- ' lTJG D E Knepper; Bright. C. L.. BMl; Ryan. F. L.. GMl; West, H. B., BM2; Price, Al, GM2- Lightsey W. S.. BM3. FRONT ROW: Harken, G. J., SN; Goodman, A. A.. SN; Opdyke, ' j. D SN- Levins. J. D.. SN; Christmas. R. T.. SN; McAllister. W. E., SN; Manternach, R. I., GM3- Mc- Donald. F. J.. SN. FIRST X The 1st Division numbers among its hands both gunners mates and deck seamen. The responsibility of keeping the forward spaces and the 5 battery ship- shape rest upon their shoulders. Navy men all, their life is a hard and sometimes unpleasant challenge from the thousand and one tasks they are called upon to do. Whether it be routine cleaning on a calm, sunny day or a very wet highline transfer in stormy seas, these rnen give an all out effort typical of a trim ship. The Leonard F. was called on several difficult as- signments requiring long, hard hours from its person- nel, and although such things as the call to refueling stations became all too familiar, the 1st performed in heads-up fashion. From mooring line to gunbores, the men of the First Division kept the ship in fighting order in a fashion traditional of Navy Men of War. Timberman doing the honors with Miracle. Christmas and Mitchell looking impressed ... at Yokosuka. Stick it in his ear Tim Commence firing!! (pause). COMMENCE FIRING!! (pause). Aw please Joe 12 kireivmKcusiMURnscnnatssw ' ' Ml lL fl WJ Lovins and BC Smith The Fwd hold would be very quiet if the chiefs wouldn ' t rattle so much. Ruby. Saliba (with camera) and Olsen FT3. enter- ing Pearl ooooooooo how she moves Mitchell. Captain of forward head ... use Ajax the foaming cleanser First Division at Sea Details . . . Bridge . . . focsle. We are too at Quarters ' United States Ship Mason DD852 ... 10 second after knock off ships work. Monternach, Mark and Glicken on Mount 52 Paint it quick — they ' re looking again Gillikin GM3 in Mount 52 ... come out of there good child It 2ND DIVISION BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sineath. J. J., SN; Talley. E. P., GMSN; Roberson. J. R SN- Lewis, R. A., SN; Thompson. F. D., SN; Mahan. J. J., SN; Barman, R. S., SN; Duncan F k ' . c ; - ■ ■■J ' ' ' ' ' y- - ' •■ Marroquin, C, SN. MIDDLE ROW: Mikkelson, j ' a GM3; S.okes, W. T.. BM3; Hooser. M. L.. BM2; Ens. I. P. Compau; Piper, P. A., GMC- Hh,: T;. u ■ ' • ' - - - - ° - - L- GM3. FRONT ROW: Cushenberry H H GM3; Hunsucker H. T., SN; Adams, R. W.. SN; Yancey, C. D., GMSN; Erwin. R. E.. ' sN- l ' ' .or., J - ' - °- - ' ' ■ ' °y ' ' - • ' ■■■ S ' ' ' ° - T. R.. SN. ABSENTEES: Pills J A., BM2; Dull. W. P., SN; MetcaH. J. R., SN; Gapen. R. L., SN. SECOND X Aft of frame 110 is the mystic world of the 2nd Division, made up of gunner ' s mates and deck force: a httle of both. Together they handled the after fueling station or after replenishment staion when loading stores or ammo underway. The GM ' s maintained the 3 battery. Their day was one of hydraulics, loading hoppers and magazine temp- eratures. The consistency of MASON ' s anti-aircraft gunnery performance during the cruise was partially accounted for by the high grade of operational readi- ness evidenced by the gun batteries. For the deck force, the soothing tones of the leading boatswain ' s mate, pleading with them to bare a hand, often began days in the musk of dawn and ended them in the fire of a WESTPAC sunset. These days were productive in both noise from chipping hammers and the peculiar complexity of the rope de- signs which confronted MASON sailors attempting to cross a freshly painted area. But deck was not without honor, for if a snipe dained to lift his head he would periodically see the atmospheric exhaust of No. 2 stack getting a sloshing of bright red. In Kaoshiung — The second division ' s favorite pastime. Long GM3. Lunch hours relaxation 14 u h t 1 ' ' , ' . . f f ' f ' .. ' !?f ■0 ' • ' • ' ' ♦ !S ' 1. ' ' •ip Ui H R. D.. SO; Yates, J. D SA Olsen R W FT1 7 ' o ' , °c A ' ° - °- ' •• f ; ReiUy. ROW: Horan, A. M., FT2 Sonqer ' G c O, r !. ' ' W ' ' ?° ' °- «- 03. FRONT Stowe, W., SOC; Czapiewski ? L TM2 M if ' n o r ' - ' ' •■ ' G Marshall; Q FOX Underwater noises, ordnance control equipment and water-borne weapons are the particular care of the Foxtrot Division Quarters and underway highline ransfer find the division working as an entity; at other times they are scattered from the firing circuits of Mt. i to the depth charge release tracks on the fantail The tire controlmen perch on the main battery director gloating over their E while the sonarmen day dream n lower sound of the imaginary E emblazoned on the outside of the Sonar dome. The torpedomen constantly ready fish for firing and recovery; unseen hands constantly prevent the fish from leavmg their tubes. From the sonar spaces come on hp r ? yawning SO ' s. after a six hour watch on the r peculiar type of hi-fi . Some say that fire control is. coffee control but the ragged red sleeveJ TelstFTTar e OK ' ° — ' Scratch one sub or nineteen fish 16 O ' Malley and Ahlers: They ' ll never notice U we drop one. Stiles, Walter, Czapiewski: Can we stop yet? No, he ' s still watching. Highline station: What will the movie be? Ride clear oi Diablo again? Yates, I. D., Mr. Marshall, Hawe and Czap- iewski: Well, someone MUST remember how to drop one! Srien, Miller: Lighten this screw what iell out? ' I think you ' ve got it there, Barry! The torpedo gang Miller: Turn to Sanger, Mother Hubbard in action! iriUW S DIVISION BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: McCanls. J. N , SD3; Smilh, J. F., SH2; Ruth, W., SA- Walker A.. N, SH3; Mcintosh. W. R., CS2; Grate. M. F.. CS3; Snitz, S. H.. SH3; Fischer W C DK3; McCann, D. A., CS3; Davis, W. R.. SK3. MIDDLE ROW: Morgan. R. L., SKI; Anderson Jr.. D. C. SHI; Alagol. A.. SDC; LTJG W. J. Lockhart. SC USN; Walters. S. C. HMC- Mermer. I. S.. CSC; Baum. M. C. CSl; Moton. J. H.. SDI. FRONT ROW: Bader R. j. SK3- Quintanilla, W. V.. SH3; Johnson. ]., TN; Oglesby. J. W.. SA; Galicia. O. SHSN- Malone L. D.. SN; Moyer. R. A., SN; McDade. D. R.. CSSN. ABSENTEES: White. J R. SN- Gardner D. M., SN. TXCA S DIVISION The SUPPLY DIVISION is a Can-do organization aboard ship, Irom drapes lor the Captain, to electronic repair parts. SUPPLY has many functions and is the butt of many jokes. It maintains the allotments (never enough money), it orders items for all departments of the ship (where is that requisition?) it feeds the crew (ham and pineapple again), it pays the crew (where ' s my money?), it operates the ship ' s store (closed for in- ventory), operates a coke machine (out of syrup again), and maintains a barber shop (secured for field day.) Throughout the cruise the storekeepers, pay clerks, cooks, commissarymen and stewards mates of the S Division provided many of the necessities and a few of the luxuries of life. They deserve credit for a job well done. Baum CSl: Spaghetti tonight FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: McConnell T. A., QM3; Callaway, B. O., SN- Moore J D RMSA. MIDDLE ROW: Lynn. I. Y., QM3; Andrefsky. A. (n), PNl; ENS. D. I. BLATT; Harri- son. R. D.. RMl; Amaranle, I. J.. TE2; Stevens, E. F.. RM3. BACK ROW: McRedmond. W. J.. SN; Bennetts, L. R., YN3; Karle. D. E., RMS; Cain. P. D.. YN3: Boone, D. L.. RM3; McEntire P. C. SN; ABSENTEES: Link. R. C. QMC; Lewis. J. C, SA; Lovelt, A. G. SN; Duran R F RMSA oc ■ y The OC division under the Operations Department is responsible for all communication functions of the ship. This includes such means of communications as radio, visual, and mail. The division is divided into three sections. First the radio or dit-dah boys. These people contend that it is not nerves that makes them tap their fingers or click their tongues, but only an at- tempt to practice CW. Next ore the ships office boys or the broad beamed pencil pushers. Out of their tiny cubicle comes strange noises, but its only the scratch- ing of quills on parchment. Last are the quartermasters or skivie wavers. These men are the cleanest people on board; for all day they can be seen drying their laundry on the halyards or waving it about on sticks. Through the cruise these people hove consistently handled the flow of communications quickly and ac- curately. You can ' t say that — it ' s not polite. ' 20 mmmm Signalman! Signals Signals SIGNALS! Forshee and Lovelt remain calm — The only ones! Lewis. Keep twisting, it ' ll work — maybe Boone. Are you qualiiied to use lh( Signal? Ready for execution captain! speed key? y iJ P - ri ' mk 3 fl i :SB l B U ft ; -j H r fl H r f . « ' B 9f§ vi f :) iH K J K Ja ' ' BpS tf BiV wM K. VI 1 % .:. H 1 IS ' ' 1 ■ Calloway. Ship ' s bell, and Lovelt. Who says we never turn to? McConnell. What do 1 say next — r r Lx x ' n ri r — I — Bennetts and Cain. Ships office 1956 — If it ' s not one damn thing, it ' s two. McConnell. It ' s quartermaster of the watch this and QM of the watch that ... !!! BACK ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Price, I. C, SA; Everts. W. H.. SA; Hess. L. C. RD3- Coffer E. I.. ET3; Meyer, L. A.. RD3; Williams, C. E., SA; Graham, R. B.. RDSA; Munoz R W RDSN; White, I. A.. SN. FRONT ROW: Murray. L. P., HD3; Sweany. C. D., RD3; Mangham. C. J.. ET2; LT(IG) D. E. Barkkarie: ENS. F. Hundhammer; Watkins. D. D., ET2; Wright, H. T. RD3; Galloway, J. W., ET3. ABSENTEES: Reinerl. G. D.. SN; Wardrupe, E. (n) RDl- Beach M. L.. SN. Q, 01 DIY CIC, Combat Information Center — The eyes and ears of the ship is located in one little 12 ' x 12 ' room packed to the overhead with electronic gear, radarmen, and electronics technicians. The technicians job is to keep every piece of the complicated equipment operating at peak efficiency so that the radarmen can utilize it to their best advantage. Maintaining an up to date navigational picture; keeping on -accurate plot on all contacts, enemy and friendly; course and speed recommendations to put the ship on station; guarding four radio circuits; keeping an up to date status aboard; these are just a few of the routine jobs of the men in the OI division at sea. When maneuvers commence, the job increases many- fold. Mangham and Galloway. There switch in here somewhere. nust be an on-off 22 y Poorman ' s radar Munoz watching Channel 5 Wright — A long w ay from home When the hell are we gonna secure Pfice — Waddya mean, turn to? Hess, White, Mr. Compau Your Friendly CIC ill IWillll R DIVISION BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Zellars, H. E., EM3; Leighty. T. E., MM3; Jones D G EM3- Gillespie, Leo R. A., EM3; Robbins, J. L., FF2; Lynn, R. J.. IC3; Cox, D B., IC3; Erickson, H. A., EM3; Saliba, D. M., IC3. MIDDLE ROW: Lulz, C. T., MR2; Fredson, F. E.. ENI- Johnson D. W., MMC; LTJG E. Ruiz: Gilles, J. L., EMC; Depperman, R. L., EM2; Pugh, B. T MES- Jacobson, A. G„ MM2. FRONT ROW: Jackson, S. B., FN; Soward, J. T., EMFA; Townsel w ' L., FN; Jooslen, L. D., FN; Kooima, J. J., FN; Forster, N. L., IC3; Barton, C. D. FN- Tharp C, I.,- EM3; Tubbs, C. (n), FP3; Terry, T. H., FN. ABSENTEES: Duncan, F. K., FN- Reed h ' (n), FN; Davis, E. D., MEl. r II -r OV R HOmmsSL A division whose motto might well be When in trouble call us, R is the repair division of the ship. The division is made up of men who ore on call at any- time for any job. The faucet drips, call a shipfitter. Burnt out light, get an electrician. No heat, fine some- one from A gang. Phone buzzer out of order, get on IC electrician. Using the machine shop, IC and the shipfitters shop as their bases of operation, the men of R division performed their tasks throughout the ship, from welding stanchions on the forecastle to greasing rudder posts in the fan room, from fixing pumps in the bilges to re- pairing truck lights atop the mast and all jobs in be- tween. Rare indeed is the space aboard ship that has not been occupied by one of these men hard at work. The men of R division can justly claim that they have been a vital part of the machinery that kept the ship in her best possible fighting trim. Tharp, And now we lose the load! 24 Saliba, Forster, ix. Heh, heh, heh, vacuums still holding (Finger gt, .y velly lired). Lynn. Ah . . . yes sir. its a practical factor for P03. Jacobson. Think this is cramped? Ought to see me in my MG! Robbins. Robbinson, Tubbs, Terry. Damage control gang in operation. ytl Bmei Mmim Tf I i:W -f . X BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Brandt. R. L., FN; Sage. I. L.. FN; Cooley W E BT3- i.e Blanc. W. L.. BTFN; Martin, G. M.. BT3; Iverson. L. R.. MM3; Brown, H. L. Jr. FN- Holmes R. A.. FA; Harris, R. n. FN; Morien. R. J.. MM2; Lemons. J. F.. FN; Moss b ' G FA- Strugnell. G. W.. FN; Greene. D. R.. FA; Abbas. H. R.. MM3; McPeek D P ' FA THIRD ROW: lackson, G. A.. BTl; Genewich. L. M.. ETC; LT I. Maggay; Dougherty. C. MMC Charles. T, E.. MMl; Ryals. L. R.. MMl; Gulmatico. R. n. MM2- BarnhiU H L BT2 SECOND ROW: Hosey. L. E., FN; Perales. R. n. FN; Richardson. V. J.. BT3- Visher H I MM3; Jernigan. J. C. MM3; Russell. J. K.. BTFN; Coon. W. T.. MM3; Floyd C L MM3 Smith, R. J., MM3; Harsh, R. B., MM3; Robinson, L. N., MM3. FRONT ROW: Reynolds I A MMFN; Markcloud, A. n. FA; Moss, R. V.. FA; Frost, E. A., FN; Christianson, C 0.. ' mM3 Pacha. M. I., MM3; While, D. L., FA; Fox, H. F., MM3; Kaestner, D. J., FN- Cunningham B. n , BTFN. ABSENTEES: Babcock, J. K.. MM3; Bucher. P. F.. FN- Gosnell R L ' ' Jr BTFN- Shmpoch, E. R.. FA; Bryant. V. L.. FN; Hunter. D. W.. BT2; Fleming, J. J., BT3; Klingaman H. Q.. BTFN; Toney. W. H.. BTl; Vasquez. L. n. MM3; Delafosse, R J., BTFN f M DIV lO Mike Division made up of Boilermen and Machin- ist ' s Mates is charged with the responsibihty for a 60,000 horsepower main propulsion plant. This includes generation of electrical power and fresh water evap- oration. In this division operation of the complete high pressure steam plant is continuous. Each man must know his job and the machinery he must operate. Teamwork and technical skill are essential. Affectionately dubbed Snipes this hard working crew has accomplished numerous feats of repair under extreme conditions in order that the Leaky Leonard might always be operationally ready. Without their efforts there would have been no illumination, no pre- pared food, no firing of guns, no electronic communi- cation and no movement of the ship. The strenuous operation schedule of the 1956-57 cruise speaks highly of the performance and training of a red hot Black Gang. Genewich. The size was prescribed by Buships! 26 HER CRUISE . . As a direct result of the Middle East Crisis, MASON deployed unexpect- edly on 11 November 1956 from Long Beach with Fast Carrier Task Force 11. The Task Force arrived in Hawaiian waters 19 November after a week of extensive underway training. MASON used Pearl Harbor as a base of opera- tions for nearly two weeks, while the remainder of Task Force 1 1 redeployed to the United States. This period was high lighted by Carrier Operations and by the MASON ' s first Search and Rescue Mission of the Cruise. For one day MASON searched intensively in the reported area of a recent Marine air crash. Her only success was the recovery of the downed pilot ' s headgear. On 1 December the ship left Hawaii in company with DESDIV 32 bound for Japan. Enroute, a short stop was made at Midway Island on 4 December to refuel and deliver mail. The Division reached Yokosuka, Japan on 1 1 De- cember. During the following two weeks, MASON men maintained the ship, celebrated the Christmas holidays and held a Christmas party for fifty under- privileged children from the local area. Upon completion of volage repairs MASON departed Yokosuka 28 December to participate in Hunter-Killer operations. MASON arrived at Sasebo, Japan on 3 Januar y 1957 for recreation, upkeep and logistics, and departed on the 7th in company with DESDIV 32 to conduct more anti-submarine training. After another weekend in Sasebo 11-13 January and a one day visit to Yokosuka on the 17th, MASON headed for Buckner Bay, Okinawa and a rendezvous with Fast Carrier Task Force 11 . Operating with TF77 until 26 lanuary, MASON then proceeded to Subic Bay, Philippine Islands for a destroyer tender availability through 10 February. Underway from Subic Bay 1 1 February, MASON set her course to the North towards Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with DESDIV 32. Upon arrival in Kaohsiung on the 13th, the ship assumed the duties of a unit of the Taiwan Defense Patrol Force. During the early hours of the morning one day on patrol, MASON was called out on her second Search and Rescue Mission of the cruise. Racing at high speed through the grey dawn light towards the reported position of a grounded British freighter. The Hydralock, MASON ' s crew readied for any eventuality. On arrival at the scene, no vessel was in sight. When an error in the report of the Hydralock ' s position had been established, MASON was released to resume her patrol. It was later determined that Hydralock had grounded on Communist held territory about 60 miles from her reported position. After being relieved on 8 March of her Patrol duties, MASON proceeded to Hong Kong, B.C.C., where she moored in a Man-of-Wor anchorage on 19 March. The following five days were devoted to liberty, recreation and upkeep. 16 March found MASON underway for Yokosuka, lapan, where she arrived on the 21st for a final repair and logistics period in preparation for her East- ward Trans-Pacific Crossing. On 25 March MASON assisted in a very intens- ive air and sea search for a downed USAF transport. On the 26th she was released along with DESDIV 32 to head Eastward on schedule. Having made brief stops at Midway and Pearl Harbor, MASON moored to the Net Piei, Naval Base, Long Beach, on 10 April 1957 thus completing her eighth successful tour in the Orient in eleven years of commissioned service. if DEPARTURE • • • When the MASON received word for emergency de- parture to WESTPAC, the officers and men worked with great zeal to prepare the few extras which were needed. All hands displayed almost superhuman effort to insure that the ship was in Al condition for her coming voyage! Take in the brov The brow is clear Single up all lines! All lines clear aft. Take in all lines forward. Underway — next slop is Pearl Long Beach far astern . Thru the breakwater and on to the open sea! HAWAII Don the Beachcombers THE SAR Three times during her cruise, MASON was Snf ■ Tif ' ' ° ' ® ' ° =h f° ° downed marine plot. The pictures on this page give several glimpses of this S.A.R. operation. For one day a continuous around the clock lookout was main- tained as MASON crossed and recrossed the area of the reported crash. Her only success was the recovery of the downed pilot ' s headgear, and num erous parachutes from parachute flares dropped m the area. t t ■■Now all hands not on watch lay lop side to assist in the search ... ' f = ' ue lo ■■Unidentified object off the port bow another flare chute. ' Tragic succes ry of the head gear The Earth Angel takes it away. i MIDWAY Midway! The land of the Gooney bird ... A brief six hour stop for refueUng between Hawaii and Japan. And then MASON was underway once more. (Above: a tug stands by.) Smoking lamp is out while taking on fuel! ' ■ ' ■ Which twin has the Toni? A native of Midway. Des Div 32 — Refueling or aground? Speaking of Gooney birds . .! Stiles, SA and Yates, SN. JAPAN Watch the bird Japan, the land of the rising sun, screaming taxicabs, souven shops, Sukiyaki and Habachi pots is considered by many men a providing the world ' s best liberty ports, and for good re matter what your interest, be it shopping, sightseeing or just plain relaxation, it is best in Japan. Mason ' s Christmas Star in Yokosuka The shrine of Japanese war heroes t 5 , - .-||lt S - TAIWAN Inside the breakwater Kaohsiung — First port of split skirts Lay back on it, sailors! Here come some new movies % FUELING AT SEA Filler up with Ethyl! ■M nvov ' hands. Miller HONG KONG Hong Kong! The crossroads of the Far-East. Here a person can find excitement, color, and beauty! The crew of the MASON spent six active days in Hong Kong, with shopping for clothing and jewelry topping the list of pastimes. Only in Hong Kong could one find so many bargains and still have a wonderful time sightseeing and picture-taking. Hong Kong — Crossroads of the Far-East RETURN TO PEARL Setting the special sea and anchor detail be- fore entering Pearl Harbor, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Last stop before Long Beach. ' Stand by your lines to starboard Number one heaving line on its way over Moored! Shift colors! There ' s the band, but where are the dancing girls? So you ' re stuck with the duty! During the cruise . Mason operated . With helicopters . Fired ordinance Dropped depth charges . and hurried home . With flags unfurled. We came home . with a well-done. ACTIVITIES The MASON red-men had a mediocre Softball season, wmning 6 while losing 13. The team was much better than the records would show, but just couldn ' t seem to get the badly-needed breaks which are so vitally needed for a team ' s suc- cess. ml The MASON ' S basketball team enjoyed a strong finish to their ' 56- ' 57 season after a very slow start during which they lost five con- tests. The early part of the season found the red-men inflicted with fimble-itis, coupled with a poor shooting eye, but these fcmlts were soon corrected, and the boys rounded out the season with a blaz- ing streak of seven straight wins. The MASON ' S matchmasters were the big winners of the sports calendar with sixteen wins against only three setbacks. Six men quali- fied as expert pistol shot: Jones S03, Meyer RD3, Mercer FT3, Cox IC2, Saliba IC3, and Lt. Huyette. Weldon, FT3, also qualified as ex- pert before his transfer to a new duty station. MiBlilMMMaHHMiliM SOFTBALL BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT Ryon. B. W., FT3; Glicken, W. D. SN; Moton. J. H., SDl, COACH Walker, C. T., GM3; Fleming, J. J., BT3; Mclnlosh. W. R., CS2; Jack son, S. B., FN; Wright, H. T., RD3 Barry. D. B., S03. FRONT ROW Gardner, D. M., SN; Ahlers, W. R. S03; Lloyd. H. L.. SN; Snitz. S. H. SH3. Lloyd and Gaham. Drat it! Missed agai: Grandstander Gardner. Gardner. Moton and Barry. Grab your lumber. We need a hi At least he looks good. 3rry. Buill like Yoq Ahlers. lust a ' watchin ' and a ' wailin ' . Keystone copper nabs another thief. Ryon lo Gardner. Force out at third. You be the judge. BASKETBALL ROSTER OF PLAYERS— BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lloyd, H. L.. SN; Fleming, I. ].. BT3; Markcloud, A., FA; Bennetts, L. R., YN3; Everts, W. H., SA; LT. 1. Maggay, COACH. FRONT ROW: Hess. L. C, RD3; Barry, D. B.. SOS; Ahlers, W. R., S03; Jack son, S. B., FN. Try a hook shot, not a right hook! Hess sinks a lay-up. PISTOL BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Glicken, W. D., SN; Goodman, A. A., SN; Walkins, D. D., ET2; Baum, M. C, CSI, captain; LT. C. W. Huyelte; Walker, C. T., GM3: Mcintosh, W. R., CS2; Jackson, G. A., BTl. FRONT ROW: Saliba. D. M., IC3; Meyer, L. A., RD3; Mercer, G. R., FT3; Cox, D B., IC3; Jones, P. J., S03. -:-« l r H , 7 r- -- - Hii ' 1 7 . CHRISTMAS PARTY  ' Fifty orphans arrived at the Mason in Yokusuka in their Mason Christmas giit clothes . . . For a Christmas parly . . . and a visit with Santa Claus. km   -. i4 1 LUkii ' Assistant to the mayor of Yokosuka and Captain Weiler with Christmas wreaths of smiles. ■ri HBESapB r ? ' . f r V - r ) 1 TQ a jj H _ 7- lM| s K m l fli Com Des Div 32, Santa and Mr. Kelly with their young Mason quests. SHIP ' S ROSTER ALABAMA Elmer M. Gardner. SN. USN, Roule 2. Box 4, Toney. Alabama. George E. Hinson. GM2, USN. Thomasville, Alabama. Tommy R. Hinton. SA. USN, Hellin, Alabama. Paul C. McEnlire, SN. USN. Ill East Market Street. Decatur. Ala. Vernon J. Richardson. BT3. USN. Route 1, Mt. Vernon. Alabama. Jack K. Russell. BTFN. USN. 22 IB Gurnee Avenue. Anniston. Ala. William T. Stokes. BM2. USN. 3B45 Ensley Avenue, Birmingham. Alabama. Edgar P. Talley, SN. USN. 61 Lakeland Ave., Alexander City, Alabama. ARIZONA Thomas E. Charles. MMl. USN. Somerton. Arizona. ARKANSAS Harold L. Barnhill, BT2, USN, Harrisburg, Arkansas. lonah J. Mahan, SN, USN, Route 4, Russellville, Arkansas. Ralph V. Moss. FA. USN. Route 1. Harrisburg, Arkansas. CALIFORNIA Milford G. Allen. GM3. USN, 181 E. Gage Ave.. Los Angeles. California. Cliiton D. Barton. FN. USN, 336 W. 93rd St.. Los Angeles, California. Monte L. Beach. SN. USN. 7005 Victoria Ave.. Highland, California Roy R. Bennetts, YN3, USN, 324 William St., Larkspur. California. William L. Brittin. FTl. USN. 3940 Lemp Ave., North Hollywood. California. Richard T. Christmas, SN, USNR. 510 Mercedes Ave., Pasadena, California. Floyd K. Duncan. FN. USN. Harbor Hills. Lomita, California. Arthur G. Goodman. SN. USN. 9070 South Kings River Ave.. Reedley. Calif. ; Ramon J. Gulmalico. MM2. USN. 6256 Crestwood Way Los Angeles. Calif. Michael J. Heaiy, SN, USNR, 2636 38th Ave., San Francisco, Calif. Marvin L. Hooser. BM2, USN, Middlelon Lane, Lamont. Calif. Arthur G. Jacobson, MM2. USN. Rocklin, Calil. Christian G. Jorgensen, SN. USNR. 727 Cavanaugh Road. Glendale. Calif. David W. Ledger. SN, USN, 507 Sequoia, Redwood City, Calif. Richard A. Lewis. SN, USN, Broderick, Calif. Richard J. Lynn. IC3. USN, 1551 Locust St., Pasadena, Calif. Lt. Isidore Maggay. Jr.. USN. 504 West St., San Diego, Calif. Glen R. Mercer. FT3. USN. Delano. Calif. Leonard A. Meyer, RD3. USN, Route 3. Placerville. Calif. Jimmy D. Moore. SA. USN. 320 East Maple Ave., Ontario, Calif. Robert J. Morien, MM2, USN, 916 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Kenlfield. Calif. Robert W. Munoz, RDSN, USN, 311 South Bixil St.. Los Angeles Calif. Robert W. Olsen. FT3. USN. 1011 Bradley Way. E. Palo Alto, Calif. Jerry A. Reynolds. MMFN, USN. 12942 Gilmore Ave.. Los Angeles Calif. LTJG Eleazar Ruiz. USNR. 1526A Magnolia Ave.. Long Beach Calif. Elbert R. Shinpoch. FA. USNR. Route 6, Bakersfield, Calif. Charles T. Walker. GM3. USN. 2620 National Ave.. National City Calif. CDR John S. Weiler, USN. 2102 Shipway Ave.. Long Beach. Calif. John A. White. SN. USN. Independence. Calif. COLORADO Robert F. Duran. RMSA, USN, 720 East River St. Pueblo Colo Lyle D. Joosten, FN. USN. 1170 Logan St., Denver, Colo. FLORIDA Roy M. Allen. SN. USN, Route 3, Jay, Fla. Lt. Carl W. Huyette. Jr.. USN. 330 N. E. 48th St.. Ft. Lauderdale Florida. Andrew G. Lovett. SN. USNR. 120 S. Bay Drive. Ft. Walton Beach Florida. GEORGIA Charles L. Floyd. MM3. USN. Palm St.. Cochran. Ga. Jerry C. Price. SA. USN. 1842 Fenwick St.. Augusta. Ga Jesse R. Roberson, SN, USN. Route 2. Nanunta. Ga. Lester R. Ryals. MMI, USN, 4812 14th Ave., Columbus Ga James J. Sinealh. SN. USN. Sparks. Ga. Edgar F. Stevens. RD3, USN. Route 3. Hawkinsville. Ga. HAWAII ENS Fred Hundhammer, USNR, 5283 Kalamianoaole Hwv Honolulu. Hawaii IDAHO Delbert B. Barry, SOS, USN, Dover, Idaho ILLINOIS William R. Ahlers, S03, USN, 601 East Jefferson, Millstadl, 111. Coen L. Bright. BMl. USN. Greenup, 111. Paul D. Cain. YN3. USN. 1640 Wilson Ave.. Granite City. 111. Charles Daugherty. MMC. USN. 1900 Champaign Ave.. Mattoon Illinois. Vernon L. Long. GM3. USN. 9319 S. Trumbull Ave.. Evergreen Park, 111. Jerry A. Lovins. SN. USN. 1005 N. Front St., Bloomington. 111. Dale A. McCann. CS3, USN, 209 S. Chicago St.. Milford 111 Donald R. McDade. SN. USN. Route 2. Urbana. 111. William J. Nell. SA. USN. 2672 N. Broadway St., Decatur. 111. Richard J. Smith. MM3. USN. Plymouth. 111. George W. Strugnell. FN. USN. 4536 S. Union Ave., Chicago 111 David L. White. FN. USN, 515 Hill Street, Galena, 111. Charley D. Yancy. GMSN. USN. 912 Walnut Street. Beardstown, Illinois. INDIANA Jerry C. Jernigan. MM3. USN, 1110 B, East Tennessee St.. Evansville, Ind. Jack G. Mitchell. SN. USN. 3001 Adams St.. Fort Wayne, Ind. Walter H. Toney. BTl. USN. Route 2. Richmond. Ind. IOWA Harvey R. Abbas. MM3. USN. Route 2. Ackley, Iowa. Robert L. Brandt. FN. USN, Roule 2, Iowa Falls, Iowa. Clifton C. Christiansen. MM3. USN, Route 2, Waukon, Iowa. Norman L, Forster, IC3, USN, Route 1, Donnellson, Iowa. Earl A. Frost. FN. USN. Nashua. Iowa. Richard A. Holmes. FN. USN. Stockton, Iowa. Darrell J. Kaestner. FN. USN, RED Newhall, Iowa. LCDR Thomas V. Kelly. USN. 1918 W. 4th St.. Sioux City. Iowa. Jacob J. Kooima, FN. USN. Rock Valley. Iowa. Robert J. Manternach. GM3, USN . Route 1. Manchester. Iowa. Maurice J. Pacha. MM3. USN. Route 1. Brighton. Iowa. Ronald D. Reilly, S03. USNR. Van Home, Iowa. James L. Sage. FN. USN. Route 3. Leon, Iowa. KANSAS Harvey O. Klingaman, BTFN, USN, Ulysses, Kansas. Lorance D. Malone, SN, USN, 209 Willow St.. Coffeyville. Kansas. KENTUCKY Vernon L. Bryant. FN. USN. Dixon. Ky. Ronald B. Harsh. MM3. USN. 2934 Riedling Drive. Louisville, Ky. Walter J. McRedmond. SN. USN. Luddlow. Covington Ky ' ■ John P. Metcalf, Jr.. SA. USN. Irvington. Ky. Thomas H. Terry. FN. USN. Guerrant, Ky, Anthol T. WilHams. BMC. USN. Route 1. Mt. Herman, Ky, LOUISIANA Roosevelt J. Delafosse, BTFN. USN, 804 Macarthur St., Bunkie, La. Max F. Grafe. CS3. USN, 701 St. Marys St.. New Orleans. La. Reginald Harris. FN. USN. Route 4, Rayville. La. Wilton L. LeBlanc. BTFN. USN. Route 1. Port Barre. La. Thomas A. McConnell. QM3. USN. 749 Mehle Ave.. Arabi, La. Wallace Ruth. SA, USNR, Weyanoke, La, Clifford L. Walter. TM3. USN. 200 Balboa St., Monroe, La, MARYLAND Bernard W. Ryon. FTSN, USN. Marbury. Md. MASSACHUSETTS Robert D. Harrison, RMl, USN, 17 Adams St., Pittsfield Mass. LTJG Douglas G. Marshall. USNR. Scudder Lane. Barnstable, Mass, LTJG F. Joseph Thomas. USN, 44 Fremont St„ Lowell, Mass, MICHIGAN LTJG David E. Barkkarie. USN. 24275 Norwood Drive, Detroit 19, Michigan. Duane L. Boone. RM3. USN. Route 5. Traverse City. Mich Francis K. Deville, SA. USN, 9904 St. Clair River Drive. Algonac Mich. William H. Everts. SA. USN. 3801 Lowcroft St.. Lansing Mich Harry J. Fisher. MM3. USN. Rt. No. 2. Ashley. Michigan Leo C. Hess, RD3. USN, 2250 Maddy Lane, Keego Harbor Mich Donald Mark, GM3, USN, Route 2, Wayland, Mich. Alfred Markcloud. FA. USN, Route 2, Wayland, Mich. Robert L. Morgan. SKI. USN. 918 Dakin St.. Lansing. Mich John J. Moton. SDl. USN. 471 Durand. Certiva. Mich SHIP ' S ROSTER George C. Sanger, S02, USN, 3404 17lh St., Wyandotte, Mich, Curtis C, Simcox, SN, USN, 6357 Georgia St., Detroit Mich Roy P, West, SA, USN, 906 E, Division Sl„ Cadillac, Mich, MINNESOTA Dale F, Hurley, SA, USN, 5101 France N., Robbinsdale, Minn, LTJG William J, Lockhart, SC, USN, 4300 Shoreline Drive, Minneapolis, Minn, Leo E, O ' Malley, S03, USN, Le Center, Minn. Harry D. Ruby, Jr.. SN. USNR. 320 Buchanan St. N.E.. Minneapolis 13. Minn. MISSISSIPPI David C. Anderson. Jr., SHI. USN. Route 4, Europa, Miss. Gabriel M. Martin. BT3. USN, Route 3, McComb, Miss. MISSOURI Richard V, Bader, SK3, USN, 5505 Rosa Ave,, St. Louis Mo •D ■ B. Cox. IC3. USN, 1325 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, Mo, Jimmy Y, Lynn, QM3, USN, Far ber, Mo. Sheldon H. Snitz. SH3. USN. 7331 Brooklyn Ave., Kansas City, Mo Cloyd D. Sweany. RD3. USN, Route 2, Sheldon, Mo, Howard E. Zellars, EM3. USN, 315 W, Antoine St., St. Joseph, Mo, Charles J. Tharp, EM3, USN. 3608 Morganford Rd„ St, Louis, Mo. MONTANA Gary J. Harken, SN, USNR, Rosebud, Mont. NEBRASKA Billy D. Clillton. SN. USN, Pauline, Nebr. Harvie E. Yates, TM3, USN. Tecumseh, Nebr. Jack D. Yates, SN, USN, Tecumseh, Nebr, NEW MEXICO Harry T, Hunsucker, SA, USN, 416 S, 2nd St„ Tucumcari, N. M. NEW YORK John K. Babcock. MM3, USN, 64-45 Booth St„ Rego Park, N, Y. Alexander C. Krazeski SN. USN. 617 N. Geddes St. Syracuse N. Y. Henry L. Lloyd. SA. USN. 77 West 118 St., New York, N, Y. William R. Mcintosh, CS2, USN, 336 Sunrise Ave., Schnectadv N, Y. NORTH CAROLINA Raymond E. Gillikin. GM3, USN, 306 N, 5lh Sl„ Morehead City N C Charlie R, Jenkins, GN3, USN, Bryson City, N, C, Leroy Land, SA, USN, 207 Rhode Island St.. Spray, N. C. David D. Watkins.ET2 . USN, Stem, N, C, OHIO Joe M. Brough, FTC, USN, 316 Market St., Columbus Ohio, Herold L. Brown. Jr., FN, USN, 151 E, South Sl„ Jackson, Ohio Paul F, Bucher, FN. Route 4, Bucyrus, Ohio, William D, Glicken, GMSN, USN, 15512 Elderwood Cleveland O Lawrence E, Honey, FN, USN, New Washington, Ohio. Thomas E. Leighty. EM3, USN, Route 3, Edgewater Park Celina, Ohio, Robert C, Link, QMC, USN, Girard. Ohio, John S, Mermer, CSC, USN, 341 W, Central Ave., Toledo Ohio Ronald P, Miller, FT3, USN, 748 South River St„ Franklin, Ohio, James O. Miracle, SN, USN, 4550 Brandt Pike Daylon Ohio James W, Oglesby, SA, USN, 2305 E, 105th St„ Cleveland Ohio James A, Pitts, Jr., BM2, USN, 6121 Navarro Ave.. Dayton. Ohio. James L. Robbins, FP2, USN, Bolivar, Ohio. Davey M. Saliba, IC3. USN, 509 N, 6lh St„ Cambridge, Ohio William L, Townsel, FN. USN, 450 Conklin St., Columbus, Ohio. OKLAHOMA Billy O. Gallaway, SN, USNR, 1324 N,E, 18lh St., Oklahoma City Okla. Elmer J. Colter. ET3, USN, Temple, Okla. Herbert H. Cushenbery. GM3. USN, 200 S. Iowa, Cherokee Okla Joseph R. Henderson, SN, USN, Route 2, Avery, Okla. George A. Jackson. Jr.. BTl. USNR, 2844 E. 44th Place North Tulsa, Okla. Sammy B ' Jackson, FN, USN, 1407 McKinley St„ Lawton, Okla. OREGON Robert A. Carlson. GM3. USN. Route 2. Corvallis, Ore, Richard L. Depperman. EM2, USN, 10246 N. Oswego, Portland, Ore. Richard A. Erickson, EM3. USN, 695 Isl D St., Easlside, Ore. PENNSYLVANIA Alfred Andrelsky, PNI. USN, 216 ' 2 West Arlington St., Shenandoah, Pa, Donald W, Hunter, BT2, USN, Route 2, Windber. Pa. Chester T. Lutz. USN. Route 2, Hellam. Pa. Roland A. Meyer, SN, USN. Parryville, Pa. Gene D. Reinert. SN, USNR, Manatowny, Pa, Charles E, WilHams, SA, USN, 108 N, Penn St„ Shippensburg, Pa. SOUTH DAKOTA Lealand R. Iverson, MM3, USN, Route 1, Carpenter, S, D, TENNSSEE Wallace F, Cooley, BT3, USN, Route 4, Dunlap, Tenn. John J. Fleming, BT3, USN, 622 Park, Franklin, Tenn, Howard F, Fox, MM3, USN, Route 1, Harrison, Tenn. James W. Galloway. ET3, USN, Copperhill, Tenn. Richard B. Graham. RDSA, USN. 301 W. 6th St., Chattanooga Tenn, ' Donald R, Greene, FN, USN, Route 3, Pikeville, Tenn. James F. Lemons, FN. USN, Route 1, Dover, Tenn, Bobby G. Moss. FN, USN, Upper Ferry Rd„ Carthage, Tenn. Ancel L. Price. GM2, USN, Tiptonville, Tenn, Louie N. Robinson, MM3, USN, Lakeshore Dr„ Old Hickory Tenn Chad Tubbs, FP3, USN, Star Route, Lenox, Tenn. Edward Wardrupe. RDl. USN. Route 2, Erwin, Tenn. Hawkie B. West. BM2. USN, Route 3. Manchester, Tenn, John R. White, SN, USN, Whiteville, Tenn. TEXAS Belton Cunningham. BTFN. USN, 2154 Sabine Pass, Beaumont, Texas, Erwin D, Davis, MSI. USN, Route 1, Westbrook, Texas, William R, Davis, SK3, USN, Route 3, Mount Calm, Texas, Robert E, Erwin, SN, USN, 814 Bradlord St., Memphis, Texas. Jimmie Johnson. TN, USN, 3604 Greenleaf St„ Dallas, Texas. Ray Perales, FN, USN, 904 E, Goodwin, Victoria, Texas. Bobby C. Smith. SN, USN, 2822 Worlhinglon, Houston, Texas. James T, Soword, Jr., EMFA, USN, 507 Little York Road, Houston, Texas, Frankie D, Thompson, SN, USN, Lakeview, Texas. Aimer Walker, SH3, USN, 4509 Larkspur St., Houston, Texas. UTAH Robert S, Barman, SN. USNR, 949 Windsor St., Salt Lake City Utah. Leo Richard A. Gillespie. EM3. USN. 3426 S. 3690 W., Salt Lake City, Utah. Fabern J. McDonald. SN. USN. 210 North 7 E. Pe rovo, Utah. VIRGINIA LTJG Donald E. Knepper, USN, 537 North Oxford St„ Arlington, Virginia. David P. McPeek, FA, USN, Clintwood, Va. Harold Reed. FN, USN, Route I, Blairs. Va, WASHINGTON Melvin C, Baum, CSl, USN, Grandview, Iowa, ENS Jay P, Compau, USNR, 1227 W. 20th. Spokane, Wash, Willis C. Fischer. DK3. USN, 422 S. Francis St., Port Angeles. Wash. Floyd E, Fredson, EMI, USN, 106 E, 65th St.. Tacoma, Wash. Robert L, Capen, SA, USN, 408 S. Poplar St., Ellensburg. Wash. Joseph L. Gilles. EMC. USN, 2650 Washington Way, Longview, Wash. Lucien Gumm. SN. USN, Gray Land, Wash. Daniel G. Jones, EM3, USN, Cathlamet, Wash, Phillip J, Jones, S03, USN, 1522 Slurgus Ave, S„ Seattle, Wash, Vernon L, Stiles, SA, USN, 1612 S, 10th St.. Yakima. Wash. WEST VIRGINIA Alfred M. Horan, FT2. USN, 609 W, 17th St.. Huntington. W. Va. WISCONSIN John L. Czapiewski. TM2. USN. 1008 E. North Ave.. Milwaukee Wis. Christopher Hawe. TMl. USN, 2505 HN 12N St.. Sheboygan. Wis. John C. Lewis, Jr., SA USN. 201 W. Division St.. Dodgeville. Wis. James M. Mason. FT3. USN. Route 2, Mukwonago. Wis. Junior A. Mikkelson, GM3, USN. Ferryville. Wis, WYOMING Roy L, Gosnell, Jr,. BTFN, USN, 308 S, 5lh Ave.. Casper. Wyo. 47 Lt. Maggay. But baby, it ' s cold outside . LTJG Barkkarie lying to. Duran. SA; Lynn. QM3; Yates. TM3 at the ship ' s store. Mark, GM3. and tall Iriend. Walker. SH3; Gardner. SN. I was so safe! Baum, CSl; Ryon. FTSN. Get your lunch hooks off them ... You sure there ' s a dock there? For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as an auto- matic rifleman serving with the Second Battalion, Third Marines, Third Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on the Asan-Adelup Beachhead, Guam Marianas Islands on 22 July 1944. Suddenly taken under fire by two enemy machine guns not more than fifteen yards away while clearing out hostile positions holding up the advance of his platoon through a narrow gully, private first class MASON, alone and entirely on his own initiative, climbed out of the gully and moved paral- lel to it toward the rear of the enemy position. Although fired upon immediately by hostile rifleman from a liigher position and wounded repeatedly in the arm and shoul- der, private first class MASON grimly pressed forward and had just reached his objective when hit again by a burst of enemy machine-gun fire, causing a critical wound to which he later succumbed. With valiant dis- regard for his own peril, he persevered, clearing out the hostile position, killing five Japanese, wounding another and then rejoining his platoon to report the results of his action before consenting to be evacuated. His exception- ally heroic act in the face of almost certain death enabled his platoon to accomplish its mission and reflects the highest credit upon private first class MASON and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.