Nicholas (DDE 449) - Naval Cruise Book

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FRONT ROW QL to Ry: J. M. Woodruff, W. R. Brock, V. T. Savage, D. L. Blake, C. W. Alston, C. J,.Tittelbach. MIDDLE ROW: Ens. K. O. Mohr, Chief G. D. Pounds, R. C. Lester, W. O. Mallory, D. F. Bruski, M. J. Curton, A. E..Siter, J. E. Brown, L. D. Dailey, LT W. E. Small. BACK ROW: W. G. Franklin, W. R. Farris, D. A. Lutz, R. D. Fliss, J. W. Trantham, G. M. Morrison, G. Bush. B Division Down deep in the heart of this mighty man 'of war is a group of snipe's referred to as the Black Gang . These are the men of B Division. Their job is to tend the boilers that provide steam to the main engines and all other auxiliary machinery. They are also responsible for the maintenance of the boilers and it's associated equipment. Besides just making steam they are noted for getting up at all hours of the night to take on oil. They are also noted for making smoke ftwo kindsj Black and White. While at sea they are specialist in their rate. While in port for repairs they are specialist in Early Liberty, Special Liberty or just plain Liberty. They are a friendly group of guys that get along with everyone except Airdales, Deck-Apes, and J arheads. When they're asked to shipover, they will laugh in your face, but call them a no good snipe and some one will go off mumbling, He'd rather fight then sWitch. --'S' - is 'Q ff vw 'Fa - I' - Q-- Xj m auf! . 'I 11713 -f+ fi- iflggjg -251 ' -Q1 E-E :ii 'iiiigiiil ' qasfizial '12-iS':i we-EEE L jk UNO W, -5 , LIBERTY CALL

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