Los Angeles (CA 135) - Naval Cruise Book

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First Division Two distinct species of Homo Sa- ' ' pien Nauticus live in close harmony within the structure of the First Division. The Gunner ' s Mates dwell in the warm security of Turret One, the inner workings of which are a subject of both curiosity and awe to the uninitiat- ed. These eight-inch monsters are al- ways kept in top mechanical condi- tion ready to spew out evidence to prove they know how to get on the target and stay ! The Boatswain ' s Mates, those air- loving, outdoor types, with a wide command of salty language and the ability to be heard over a full gale, provide the manpower at GQ to fire the turret. During anchoring and mooring they handle the starboard hook and lines to insure that the ship doesn ' t drift too far from the liberty landing. Oh, yes there are seamen too a multitude of them who apply paint and polish with loving care to the chain and brightwork along the starboard length of the foc ' sle. Deveraux J. B. Englise, J.J. Conrad C. C. Anderson, E. Hickman, (to rear) nson, J. E. Brown, R. R. Boyd, J. L. Verretl, ' -r,- I ■ 1st Row : J. W. Dowho «er, C. F. Collins, H. R. Baldwin B.J. Ledford, J. V 2nd Row J. S. Burkelt, R. F. Mills, D. R. Leggett, B. L. James, T.J. Bowers 3rd Row : J. R. Johnson V. R. Elliott G. C. Dyer, ENS D. L. Moore, LTJG B. L. Prickett 4th Row : B. E. Harden , J. M. Brown, J. R. Ingram, K. W. Baker, R. D. Willia B. L. Odom, E. Martinez I II - i

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Below CAPT William M. Cryan, USMC LCDR Warren E. Kirkpatrick LT Donald C. Petle LCDR Warren E. Kirkpatrick Gunnery Officer Jlf n P tie Seated, L. to R.; Standing, L. to R. LT Harry M. Noland, Jr. LT David W. Weidenkopf LT Ellis J. Hunt LT Forrest A. Miller LTJG Bruce L. Prickett LTJG Robert J. Kedl LTJG Frederick P. Flack LTJG Edward A. Mainland LTJG Daniel C. Dennison 1st LT Clyde D. Dean LTJG Robert S. Moore LTJG Allen D. Wills , ,, mm Seated, L. to R. Standing, L. to R.: igac ENS Rudy V. Isac CW03 Joseph Wi ' CW04 Curtis R. Nixon WOl Clyde E. Slaughter ENS John N. Tollinger ENS Gary T. Silman ENS Richard E. Wassermc ENS Thorns L. Cochran ENS Donald L. Moore ENS Wilham E. Kiel ENS Dennis Y. Sloan ENS George W. Culberso t ' -l f ■t,-f t- | I 1 1 i

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Isl Row : T. H. Schwarz, N. I. Kenyon, D. E. 2nd Row : J. B. Stewart, G. D. Sanders, ENS R. 3rd Row : J. B. Westergard, A. Lopez, R. G. Ra 4th Row : R. A. Swanek, E. Trujillo, H. J. Anc Patte . Benavidez, G .n ; ENS T. M. Kurihara Dreyer, G. D. Cauthen Stephenson, R. W. La P.]. Reid H.R. Bently, E. R. H Second Division These lads man the port side of the foc ' sle and the Tur- ret Two, each a large hunk of responsibility. While anchoring, mooring, or sounding the way through questioned waters with a lead line, all hands are kept jump- ing to handle the various tasks presented with seamanlike ability. The innumerable W. Longiield, ■I. McCracken ickson, H. L. English D. F, Knappenberger rrACH THe cmin n other facets of a topside sail- or ' s life are spread through the working days, both at sea and in port holystoning the decks, painting and chipping, scrubbing, making up lines, practice with the marlinspike, and the maintenance of be- low-deck spaces. The division has Gun- ners Mates as well as Boat- swain Mates their talents are directed toward the transmission checks, up-keep, and meticulous eight-inch rifles contained within Turret Two. care of the 117