Lofberg (DD 759) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1969 volume:

Eternal Father, strong to save. Whose arm hath bound the restless wave. Who bidd ' st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee, For those in peril on the sea. In memoriam: Edwin W. Peterson Lost at sea, April 18, 1969 m _ S3t0y :i USS LOFBERG DD-759 USS LOFBERG is named for Commander Gustav Brynwolf Lofberg in recognition of his conspicuous gallantry against enemy forces in World War n. LOFBERG is a 2200 ton short-hull destroyer of the Stunner class, modified under the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM n) program. Her keel was laid in No- vember, 1943, by the Bethlehem Steel Company in San Francisco. She was completed a year later and commissioned on Novemtier 26, 1944. After a shakedown cruise, LOF- BERG was ordered to the Western Pacific, but was too late to reach the forward area prior to the cessation of hostilities. In late 1945, LOFBERG became the flagship for Commander, Mine Squadron THREE, who controlled the clearing of mines from the waters surrounding Japan. This was followed by courier and patrol duties along the coast of China. After returning to the United States, LOFBERG served as reserve training ship and later as the flagship for Commander Destroyer Squadron SEVEN. Early in 1951, dviring the cold winter months of January and February, LOFBERG saw her first combat action. She joined the battleship MISSOURI in the Ixjmlardment of Hangnum, Kangsong and Kangung on the east coast of Korea, and later escorted the Mighty Mo to Inchon. The ship also participated in the sL week long txjmbardment of Wonsan later in the conflict. LOFBERG made seven cruises to the Western Pacific between the time of the Korean Armistice and the beginning of her FRAM overhaul period in 1961. Assignments con- sisted of extensive Hunter-Killer Group operations, patrol of the Formosa Straits and duty with the fast carrier attack forces of the U.S. SEVENTH Fleet. Commander De- stroyer Squadron SEVEN ' S flag remained aboard until December 1959. The Rehabilitation and Modernization program at Hunter ' s Point Naval Shipyard changed LOFBERG ' s configuration and provided entirely new electronics and weapons systems. The ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare) capabilities of the ship were increased with the installation of a new longer range sonar, a DASH (Drone Anti Submarine Hel- icopter) system and a variable depth sonar. With the completion of the 4 million dollar overhaul in mid 1962, LOFBERG again put to sea and participated in extensive ASW operations off the California coast and in the Western Pacific. LOFBERG has been active in virtually every phase of destroyer operations in the Vietnam war effort. She has patrolled the Vietnam coast and seen rescue destroyer duty on Yankee Station, fired naval gunfire support missions and participated in sev- eral search and rescue efforts. During the 1968-69 cruise, the 16th tour of duty in WESTPAC, LOFBERG fired thousands of rounds of five inch ammunition in support of allied troops In the I, n and ni Corps areas of South Vietnam. She participated in extensive ASW operations in the South China Sea with USS HORNET (CVS-12) and Anti Submarine Warfare Group FIVE; and also served as plane guard for USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) and USS R NGER (CVA- 61) in the Gulf of Tonkin. CDR John E. White Commanding OJJicer LCDR John P. Cornell Executive OJJicer Pre-deployment - a very frantic LOFBERG ' s 1968-69 cruise really started late in August when our yard period was cancelled and we were ordered to deploy. Much frantic effort and hard work were required to get the ship ready in such a short time, but we made it— one day late--on November 14. (above) The condition of the ship when word was received to deploy early. Geft) Battle problem during pre-deployment ORI, period for LOFBERG sii Ipl - Pre-deployment Admin inspection. Departure - 14 November 1968 Transit to WESTPAC Fuel stop at Guam. . , , and sometimes we wondered Do it yourself voyage repairs, if she would make it. Midway. H|H ? S9H ASW training with USS HORNET Carrier ops ' ■- «ii- Trawler Investi tion. Painting, a never-ending job no matter where we .top) ROK Marines visit LOFBERG. were. (above) U.S. Army pays a visit. Holiday routine was Thanksgiving dinner on the mess decks , ... or Christmas dinner in the Wardroom. Holiday routine was just shooting the breeze Geft) or catching up on some reading (above) or relaxing to some sotmds (above right). Holiday routine was more sack time . . , , . . and a time to give thanks. Underway replenishment Vertical replenishment - Davey Jones aboard for crossing the Line VSA JS MONGOLIA CHINA HBB n V-- : ' ' !();•! rifctn il. u il  fc HBili 4 il ,J t!r ' . a-_. 1 -J SllJl I fl Operations Department operations Officer OI Division LTJG Donald J. Bertelsen ENS Jerry N. Layl ENS David B. Madfes CIC Officer Electronics Material Officer Assistant CIC Officer RDC William Blackburn, Jr. Rlj . i.- ..i. ; ilD2 E. J. Fortney RD3 R. E. Ashbaugh KD3 B. T. Jasaltis RD2 J. M. Burns RD3 R. E. Jones ETNSN R. J. Gotelli RD3 R. C. Gaumond RD3 D. A. Lewis RD2 R. A. Meachum RD3 S. D. Riley fm2 J. R. Schroeder RD3 F. W. Schussler ETRSN J. F. Sturdivant ETN2 D. A. Bell ETR2 R. C. Dela Cueva RD2 L. D. Hall ETR2 C. D. Lineberry ETRSN M. R. Marshall SN D. R. Sharp OC Division LTJG John S. Fitzgerald Communications OClcer LTJG Richard G. Bundy Assistant Navigator SMC James R. Pardiclc RMC George I. Bumside QMC James C. Eakins QM3 A. F. Jeffers QMS G. D. Nunes RM2 D. R. McLarry SMI C. R. Brown RMS D. A. Nostrud RMS J. L. Loring SMS J. S. Marshall SN L. J. Mann RM2 J. H. Lowe PNl G. J. Stanfill HMl G. D. Feiker SN M. E. Roberts YNl T. L. Peek QMS H. J. Bartels PCS R. L. Brown SN G. L. Cuesta YN2 G. W. Dillard SN M. E. Griggs RM2 D. C. Hill RMS W. L. King Weapons Department Weapons Officer LT Richard G. T. Welsh First Division LTJG Ronald B. Phemister First Lieutenant BMC Gene J. Oxford SN L. C. Berano BM3 S. J. Bergadine BM3 G. A. Brady SN G. M. Collins SN G. L. Davis SA B. E. Cebulski SN F. Herrera, Jr. SN H. S. Kemp SN G. L. Perea SN J. L. Rose SN J. A. Godinez SN B. Wynn SN C. L. Hawkins SN D. H. Kirk BM3 J. R. Pennington SN M. W. Steinman BMl C. E. Hibbs BM3 W. S. Moshier BM2 M. H. Hawkins SN G. L. Zibell SA D. R. Cline SN S. R. Camancho SN J. H. Coad SA E. W. Jacobs SA J. T. Giddings SA R. A. Powell BM3 J. T. Rothfuss SN B. G. Schafer BM3 R. L. Warner SN H. Weeks Second Division LTJG George A. Abbott Gunnery Officer GMCS Joseph H. Shrader FTG2 P. L. Asprey GMG3 W. N. HoweU SN D. L. Brook FTG2 D. R. Wise FTGSN W. J. Winkler FTG3 D. J. Praml GMG3 L. Best FTG3 G. D. Billings GMG2 J. E. Brentlinger FTGSN G. A. Chilcote FTGl H. E. Elj GMG3 R. H. Kessinger GMG3 D. E. Leavitt GMGl W. S. Lemonds SN C. L. Lindsey, Jr, AS Division LTJG Gerard J. Yablonicky ASW Officer LTJG James M. Newman Assistant ASW Officer ENS David L. Shotts DASH Officer STC John B. Howe ENl S. L. Kelley ADR3 R. R. Davis SN C. P. McCormick STG2 D. R. Montgomery TM3 S. L. Talton STG3 M. Prelog ETR3 J. M. Soileaux ATN3 W. E. Wadum STGl J. R. Blanks TMSND. E. Lester STGSN D. A. Franklin STG2 J. R. Anderson STG2 J. D. Kesler SN R. R. Wyatt SN C. G. Stark Engineering Department Ensineerins Officer M and B Division ENS Algimantas Vasiliauskas Main Propulsion Assistant MMCS Darrell D. Fuecker BTC Walter E. Williams M.MC I .onjld L. Carrisr MMC David R. Mjcleod MM2 T. C. Fredericksen MM2 E. J. Gorman MM2 L. W. Smith MMl F. A. Rosenow MMKN W. J. Rethwisch MM2 E. Martinez MM3 J. E. Barton MM2 G. D. Buhrman FN T. L. Bradbury MMl C. E. Golden MM 3 H. R. Howe FA T. L. Casteel MM3 C. B. Headrick, Jr. FA R. A. Ruls FN S. T. Guido, Jr. MM2 R. J. Leger MM3 W. F. GwlsdaUa FN M. L. Correia FN R. E. Bozman MM3 J. E. Cormier FN H. H. Owens, Jr. FA A. S. Thompson MM2 C. E. Turouske FN R, L. Fales MM3 R. E. Owen FN T. C. Camp BT3 R. Meza BT2 L. E. Cuda BT3 D. E. Ebensberger BT3 R. E. Smith BT3 D. R. Sanger BT2 B. G. Morris BT2 K. R. Minfield BT2 R. A. Kesselhuth BT3 D. X. Feccla BTFN D. E. Salzwedel FN D. E. Morgan FN C. R. Sutton BT3 J. A. Borigini FN R. R. Clemmons BT2 R. W. Spry BT2 P. B. Edwards BT2 C. G. Roberts BT3 T. J. Cich BTFA B. F. SejTnour BT3 F. J. Shields FA D. B. Smith BT3 H. K. Montgomery BTl C. W. AUen BT2 L. L. Vollva FN F. K. Sellars R Division LTJG Michael J. Ray Damage Control Assistant ENS Gary C. Duerkoop Electrical Officer MMC Robert L. Nelson EMC David M. Parker EM3 C. B. Buck, Jr. FN T. W. Carr ENl J. B. Eaton DCS R. V. Green rs a FN M. R. 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