Los Angeles (CA 135) - Naval Cruise Book

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rf 1 If - - . G « lat Row ; 2nd Row 3rd Row Patte G. D R.E. Tong, Allen, D. C. Webster, . R. Estrada R. N. Reaves, R. A. Westbrook, R. E. Morgan, W. J. Cure, W. D. Mote, ENS R. P. Butler, CW04 W. A. R. E. Berge R. A. Gartn B. Ma J. M. Van Voorst, K. L. R. P. Slattery, C. R. Di( Gustafson, B. L. Schott, C. A. Davis, C. A. Len Thompson, R. C. Fried Clark, D. G. Pastein P. W. Jorge A. I. Lau ssey R. R. Roberts, B. D. Tanas, J. A. Kesterson, C. M. Smith, D. R. Maddo J. Cra West, i, R. W. Rhodes . Cole B. Dittrich, G. L ien, D. M. Castle Wetherbee, J. S . Sonlone, G. R E Division E Division can call every space its own workship subdivided into several gangs, each charged to care for its own circuit, the divi- sion has enotigh electricity at its fingertips to light the city of Reno, Nevada. The Distribution Gang keeps four million watts in hand, with its pumps, blowers, compressors, and steering gear. One can breathe fresh air on the fourth deck, thanks to the Power Gang which handles vents, plus galley ranges, ovens, and deck machinery. The Lighting Gang keeps innumerable fans spinning and lights burning, from mast to bilge. The telephones, public address systems, and sound- powered phones are the province of the Interior Communications Gang. The Battery Gang establishes a life line for the ship with emergency batteries for the turrets, transmitters, compasses, and spotlights. 110 A

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3 ft 1st Row R.T. McMahon, R. E. Boney, G. L. Parker, ENS C. M. Walters, C. L. Whitaker, H. F. Carter, A. Ortega, N. E. Hedges 2nd Row G. L. Bishop, ]. H. Coomes, W. L. Hinson, O. E. Johnson, C. E. Copeland, ML. Proebstel, I. C. Abel, G. E. Sheffield, J. E. Paucke 3rd Row B.T.Conner, RL. Billings, R.T.Larson, R.D.Bonner, L. R. Coffee, L. F. Martin, D. E. Neely, I.D.Daniels, R. F. Spiegel A Division To Machinist Mates of A Division falls the task of caring for the auxiliary machinery in every section of the ship. Deck winches must be pampered, the airplane crane kept running smoothly, the important hangar hatch missile and elavator kept in operating condition. Steering gear and the anchor windlass are tended by A Division troubleshooters, while manufacturing oxygen or providing compressed air are only a few tricks from their bag of magic. The laundry, galley, and scullery equipment, the steam heat system, air conditioning, and even the cold water from the scuttlebutts are part of this gang ' s daily work. Almost anything, from wristwatches to main turbines, can be repaired in the ship ' s machine shop. The bushels of engineering department paperwork are efficiently channeled by A division ' s log room yeomen. I09

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Hljtf «t f.»,f. .« f.t.f.M ' if. A R. Hayes, J. Finam. Dre, R. Roberts, J.C . Va, aDeuse: n. ENS J. T. Doyl e, CW04 1 I.M. Ro illans. W. E . Hefley, F. Yakaski, L. Nelst 3n, A. Farmer M . Teuton, J. Hodgj ;s. B. Pierce, E. Willi ams T. Mo irks :, J.M. Baldwii 1, R. He imm lett. B. Baylor , N. Farland, H. Reddish , W. She: id ' oi ti R. Milkerei it, R . Mc .seley, R. Hanchar, G. Landry W. Roper, S. Swean ey, L. Englehart, R. Spru nk, T. Montano, , F. Kin imel, E. Peu igh. O . Wilch. ?r, J . Vargas, T. Carrick, W. Mag! H. Callahan, W. Mad lison 7 . R Division When the ship has sustained serious damage — when compartments are choked with fumes, smoke, or the crushing waters of the sea the burden of responsibility falls upon the experi- enced men who lead repair parties. Quickly, into chaos they bring confidence. Creating order with sure, swift measures of damage control, the ship floats on an even keel, regains power; fires are extinguished, and casu- alties are gently moved to the designated spaces for medical aid. Preparing for this type of situa- tion, R Division personnel work throughout the ship each day conducting air tests, checking fire- fighting and emergency equipment, replacing worn gaskets, demand- ing up-to-date compartment check- off lists, and making sure the ship retains absolute watertight integrity. With all this, they act as ship ' s carpenters, metalsmiths and pipe- fitters tending to the needs of the crew, working for comfort and safety tradesmen, in the normal routine, but ever watchful and ready to save the ship, if the time comes, so that her mission might be completed, and she might live to fight again.