Los Angeles (CA 135) - Naval Cruise Book

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m O. R. Nel H.R. Rymenans, D.F.Dyer, J. L. Lyie, J.W.Graham, E. B. Wind P. J. HoUiday, J. A. Cheshire L. M. Hardcastle, G. A. Johnson, W. E. Drummond, O.J. Peck, M. L. Acuna, LTJG R. J. Kedl, ENSG.T. Silman L. G. Sepulveda, L. A. St. Onge, R. H. Duiley D. R. LeGrand, W. Lamb, D. L. Hunt, J. J. Schuh, J. B. Landrum R. J. Pirtle, F. W. Spearson, O. Free, C. W. Beaty, R. A. Milh I.W. Jenkins, M. E. Latimer, J. L. Coins, T. R. Gates, M. C. John J. E. McDonald, R. A. Risk, R.E.Tillman, E.J.Burns, D. Ha H. E. S , N. E. Tr )n, J. E. Ja I. R Isbu G. L. Pottorlf, R. L. Hamilton, , R. E. Walkup, L. A. Jester R. D. Rainer, R. D. Harrison, ns, E. L. Jenkins Sixth Division Scattered out on the main deck, between Third Division spaces aft and the Fourth Divi- sion spaces forward, the sailors of the Sixth Division can be observed applying the arts and tools of their trade. With holystone, wirebrush, paint-pots and swabs they wage an unceasing campaign against dirt, corrosion, rust, garbage, and drops of oil from the fueling stations. At their battle stations, the port three-inch battery, they stand ready to pour a steady stream of accurate fire into airborne targets. The self-styled Scrappy Sixth , with it ' s Deck and Gunnery personnel, feels it is equal to the best in its line of work, which is fighting and working the ship in the oldest and most traditional manner of all on deck. 121

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-J-r l 1st Row: R. Cabatu, A. C. San Nicolas, R. H. Miser, C. E. Lucky, J.F.Clark, L. Ka 2iid Row : C. E. Hammett, W. L, Slade, B. D. Rowell, C. I. Lieield, ENS G. W. Culber R. E. Wasserman ; S. T. Lindsay, M. M. Yoneda 3rd Row : D. L. Sbolt, T. P. Magana, E. B. Nolan, E. E. Holton K. F. Long, T. L. Carls. J. W. Johnston, L. L Mahuiki, Cook J.G.Benson, J.E.Wilson, H. R. Busby, J. M. Toves, O.G.Tipton, B. L W.A. BS J. E. Wilson, H. R. Busby, J. M. To , J. H. Bailey 1, J. R. Henderson, ; LT D.W. Weidenkopf; ENS B. W. McGee, J. C. Robinson, iton, F.L. Speake, J. R. BavouseH, Fifth Division Rigging for fueling in the pre- dawn hours, manning the starboard motor whaleboat, sharpening the sights on the starboard five-inch mounts, and keeping the starboard quarterdeck in immaculate shape are major responsibilities of the division that calls themselves the Fearless Fifth. The list goes on, of course, be- cause there ' s the officer ' s motorboat, the sleeping and living compartments, the acres of paint to be scrubbed, chipped, or covered anew, and the gleaming decks kept that way by holystone massage. The Gunners Mates, Boatswains Mates, and Seamen who are part of this division take great pride in their work, and training in all phases of gunnery and seamanship is part of their regular routine.

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R. W. Amudsc n J. L. Christen sen , K. W., Beanblosso m, F. E . Roll ns. W L. Mcln erney, H. F. Lindsey, R. C. Rapp, A. L . Josephsor G L. Gregory, C E. Chambl ee R. O. Mec ns. F. W. Gartn lan, E.L. None e, LTJG F.P. Flac k, ENS I.N Tollinger, H A. Stevens J. E. Lyness, g ' Ba umonn F C. Loften J. H. McOuerr , s E. Reiser, H. L. Beanbl osso m, A. P. Hymel, F. Ortiz, L. Eav es, D. D Wright B R. Carter, R Watt, J. C Ca mpbell, P. E. Bo vman, D. A. Dostall, D. H. Cc ilkin E L. Stephen s J. W. Trowe r H. Kenn edy T. L. Stout, W A. Jacksc n, J. G. Bo nnerma n, J. Morris, W K Chitwoc d, J. C. Taylor ' J .A Wight man E. Posey, Not present c ibo% e : J. O. Can Qpbell, .A. Raymond, R M. Dewillo nd. G. K. Fort, L E. Speed H E. Nelson Seventh Division The Seventh Division is composed of forty-eight sailors whose duties range from the every- day tasks found on the decks of all ships to the intricate maintenance of the starboard three-inch battery. They are also charged with the upkeep of an extensive below-decks area, including one head, one washroom, the incinerator, and a passageway. Their main purpose, however, is the handling of the starboard topside area between Mt. 37 and aft of Turret Three. They are called upon to tend the rigging, the two starboard boat-booms, and of one thirty-three foot utility boat. At sea their responsibility grows. There are the four-inch hoses for refueling destroyers, the housefall and high line rigs for provision- ing ships and transferring personnel, and, during General Quarters, the manning of the star- board three-inch battery, with its ready rooms and magzines. It was this division which, on 22 November, 1957, received the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral A. E. Burke, by high-line from USS CIMMARON (A022). Admiral Burke was on a tour of Far East bases, Task Force 77, and the Seventh Fleet.