Los Angeles (CA 135) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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Marine Detachment The U. S. Marine Corps is represented aboard the U SS LOS ANGELES by a detachment of two officers and thirty-nine enlisted men. Their duties are to provide a unit organized and trained for operations ashore, as a part of a landing force ; to furnish gun crews as needed ; to insure internal security ; and to render honors to visiting officers and dignitaries. The Marines train constantly. All are enrolled in the Basic Infantryman course from Marine Corps School, Quantico, Virginia. This is supplemented by discussions and tests administered within the detachment. One day a week is usually devoted to the care, cleaning, and study of weapons. Rifles, pistols. Browning automatic rifles, carbines, machine guns, rocket launchers, and mortars are all mastered thoroughly. Whenever possible, a rifle range is obtained for marksmanship training. During this cruise field training was obtained at Buckner Bay, Okinawa. There, class room theory was applied to actual conditions. Though cold, rain-drenched, and sleepless, the Marines made it a team undertaking in which it was fun to learn. Two Naval corpsmen had a taste of Marine life during this period, as Doc Gancer, HM3, and Gung Ho Garner, HM2, can testify. During this bivouac the Marine detachment picked up a new man due to his eagerness to learn the ways of the Corps, LTJG S. M. Cowan was made Honorary Private, USMC. Mount 31 is the Marine ' s general quarters station. The gunnery sergeant is mount captain ; SGT Nixon and SGT Kammerer man the local surface and AA stations. The crew continually performed well, earning an E last cruise and another again this year. the beach the (Bottoin) E. T. Coaley, H. L. Gee, F. L. Leth, R. E. Kammerer, F. L. Percival, Jr., CAPT W. L. Cryan, 1st LT. CD. Dean, R.B.Mickey, E.C.Nixon, W. D. Conley, W. D. Fowler, F. H. Reitz, Jr. (Center) W.Cameron, C.R.Brown, F. W. Shepherd, J.Williams, Jr. R. L. Lockman, L.Hart, R.C.Taylor, L. Goodfield, Jr., G. Trevino, Jr., C.D.Albright, L. L. Lehde, B. Ewing, T. O. Allsbury, F.A.Crowley, L. L. Moungey (Top Row) E.W.Zimmerman, J. Dzurak, Jr., D. D. Devish, R. W. Butler, E. R. Cook, D. G. WiUett, D. R. Herndon, D. R. Guillory, H.W. Hillock, B. J. Gazaway, G.J.Patterson, J.L.Cooper, T.A.Cannon ▼ W- ?. r. . w - ■ rm. -ir K . • . ■ ■: ■ •: