Leyte (CVA 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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FRONT ROW, Leif 'ro Righlz R. W. Deroches, J. H. Weaver, D. L. Sfemm, J. H. Manning, M. J. Sullivan, E. H McLane, C. F. BoHuso. SECOND ROW: R. M. Maynard, D. E. Hunler, M. L. Thompson, L. P. Jones, H. K. Owens ENS R. E. Roediger, E. M. Clarke, J. R. Shields, H. A. Reese, R. J. Currie. THIRD ROW: J. Powers, T. G. Anas? R. Zahn, A. Marlin, K, A. Swenson, W. E, B r d K k B e nar , amens y, . Nalls, J. H. Carson, J. W. Schwab. FOURTH ROW: A. D. Smilh, D. L. Aclon, G. R. Cobaugh, E. L. Koehler, R. F, Wilson, J. L. Rowan, J. Wenlzel, J. L McAuIey, R. C. King, M. J. Allen, R. L. Bergevin. FIFTH ROW: A. Zambelli, J. L. Bergevin, E. F. Angle, L. A Wasser, D. R. Sigler, L. Mafyas, A. B. Brewlon, W. E. Chandler, E. W. Sebring, B. Slephenson. NIJ DIVISION WHETHER WE ARE CONCERNED wilh drop- pin' Ihe hook, or Ialcing a liberly boar Irom Ihe ship lo Ihe beach, or lhe manning, ol a live-inch gun lor our own preservalion in Jrhe case ol an allaclc, Ihe Second Division is on hand Io con- lribule ils parl of lhe iob al hand. Handling Ihe LEYTE'S Iiileen-lon anchors is bul one of lhe gruelling Iaslcs performed bylhe men ol Ihe Second. They are also concerned wilh preserving lhe anchor and chain from Ihe ele- menls of lhe sea which would soon -erode lhem. As a parl of Ih.e Gunnery Deparlmenl, The men of lhe Second musl also lceep Jrheir shoo+in' eye in good order. This is accomplished by ledious hours ol praclice, confirming Ihe old adage: Ex- perience is Ihe besl Jreacherf'

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FRONT ROW, Lefl lo Righl: W, Green, J, Mislkevic, H, J. Roesener, W. E. Salalhe, W. V. Demerrill, R, E. Milner, R. M, Willier, J, W. Baker, T. E, Gallagher, SECOND ROW: N. Lancasler, I. D. Williams, A, L, Craw- lord, R. T. Morrissey, A. E. Kania, LTJG P. W. Erickson, ENS F. D. Hennessy, N. B. Price, A. J. Simmons, C. R. Beasley, E. 6. Toli, E. E. Norris. THIRD ROW: D. L. Gross, S. M. Yaskovic, J. M. Valenle, D. R. Culp, T, B. Tirnler, R. M. Sparks, G. Slanek, Jr., J. L. Morrison, R. G, Dow, L, A. Digiovanni, G. J, Talsak. FOURTH ROW: L. OJ Neimeyer, J. Longslrelh, J. M. Virelia, W. C. Bowers, J. J. Hassil, A. F. Hicks, Jr., L. H. Dundore, J. C. Hipp, K. D, Porlwood, J, D. While, R. M. Cameron, J. Pelrie. FIFTH ROW: A. R. Goes, A, J. Whilney, M. R. Halleran, G. F. Rein, Jr., R. I. Hodsdon, F. F. Benway, G. K. Riggleman, P. P. Maruszycz, R, G, Thorsen, G. D. Hadley, K, E. Walkins, A. Millosky. RD IIIVISIUN TI-IE UTILITY DIVISION lends a hand lo bring aboard oil or slores, dropping lhe gangway, swinging oul a boal boom, selling up lhe guarler- deck, and sweeping il down live limes a day. Running lhe Iib.erly parlies ashore, however, is lhe lask lor which lhey are mosl praised by lhe crew. During provisioning hours, lhe Third has ample opporlunily lo demonslrale lheir wide knowledge ol seamanship, parlicularly in lhe handling oi lines and nels. Despile lhe wide variely ol lasks lo which lh.ey are assigned, lhe boys ol lhe Third are never loo busy lo lake lime oul and dig deep inlo lheir pockels lo be among lhe leaders in conlribuling lo charilable causes, They are pace-sellers by lheir generous conlribulions.