Lexington (CVA 16) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 203 text:

ff

Page 202 text:

TT thudihwsmm A division of various and numerous, complex and simple functions, is Third Division. Should the Chaplain decide to visit the accompany- ing escorts, the Lady Lex need fuel, armament, or chow , our small boys need a drink, Third Divi- sion, in coniunction with the two other deck divisions, is always Johnny-on-the-spot, ready to perform any time of the day or night. Whether it be chipping paint, rigging the High Line for Chaplain Carr, letting out the towing spar for aircraft target practice, or getting the ship's boats ready for operation and liberty call, the forty-five man complement of Third Division is always on the move. Third Division has charge of the Lady's back porch, ens braden two aft catwalks, Station Nine lThird's second homel, division officer and various spaces in Officer's Country. Along with these various duties, whenever G.Q. goes, Third mans Mt. 56, a few repair parties, and the starboard lifeboat for those who wish to fall over-board. Whenever Lex needs any seagoing work accom- plished, Third Division is there. deck firsf row fl. To rJ: hoss g. I. sn, chelgren r. l. sa, harding w. g. sn, tobin t. b. sa, millies c. l. bm2, braden f. e. ens, mazone e. bm3, brlones a. sn, roberts g.p. sa, southwick i. l. sa, ginithan u. i. sn. second row: Iucero r.e. sn, andrews i. g. sn, lancaster d. a. sa, hancock r. l. sa, bettencourt r.i. sa, baskin p.h. sa, hind r. g. sn, stubbs t. e. sn, parsons d. f. sn, hula e. r. sn schull r b sn heaser i c . , . . , . . sn, younkers t. f. sn, nelson I. sn, newton r. h. sn.

Page 204 text:

ens thomas 5th division officer fifth mlivisictlrn LEXINGTON'S Gun Gang, led by ENS Thomas, num- bers 27 men. Fifth's primary function is the care and maintenance of the ship's seven 5llf38 mounts. This is often a round the clock Iob-there no standard works ing day for the crew. First chore in the morning fright after reveillel is a transmission check from each mount. This consists of testing and operating every movable part and dial. The remainder of the day is spent cleaning and hold- ing mount maintenance, a constant battle against the sea elements and stuck breech blocks. Thanks to 5th Division our anti-aircraft battery is kept ready at all times. They also claim to have the best coffee mess on the ship. They should-more time is spent fixing the pot than fixing the guns. mounts front row fl. 'lo rJ: cushman. a. sn, parker a.w. sa, hobbs I. d. gmg3, imhot h. I. gmn3, Ionas d. e. gmg3, scutro m a gmgl rule I a Q u . l I I. g. gmg3, w.m. gmg3, mishler l. Ir. sn, Iohnston I. d. sa, wolf a. p. sn. buck row: keeling b. I. sn, engelhard w h sa bemis n w sn . . . . , , ' ' I - - 1 amiot g.o. sn, norrls I. e. sn, trahan fn. I. sa, miller I. l. sn, hunt d. I. sn, mckain w.c. sa, davis r. r. sa.