Northwestern University Naval ROTC - Purple Salvo Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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fapfafh Maries J. .Yraarf Captain Stuart- reported for duty at North- western University in March, 1945, to replace Captain Hall as Commanding Officer of the V-12 and NROTC Unit here. Captain Hall retired at this time. Previously, Captain Stuart had 78 consecutive months of sea duty. He graduated from the Naval Academy in Julie of 1924, following which began his very successful and exciting Naval career. Between the time of graduation and the outbreak of hostilities, Captain Stuart saw a wide variety of duty. He spent a year on the USS Pennsylvania, four years on various destroyers, participated in the Nicaraguan Campaign, served as an instructor at the Naval Academy and as Flag Secretary to the Commander, Cruiser Division Three. 6 On December 7, 1941, Captain Stuart was on duty with the Southeast Pacific Force. Shortly after the outbreak of the war, he was assigned to the staff of Admiral Bull Halsey and in such capacity participated in the campaign to con- quer the Solomons. Later, while in command of a destroyer division, he participated in the occu- pations ol' the New Georgia and Bougainville Islands. His division of destroyers made num- erous raids on Rabaul, the Gilbert Islands, and the Marshalls, as well as participating in the first raids on Truk and the Marianas. His division made many daring raids on Japanese held terri- tory, and for his outstanding leadership during one of these raids, he was decorated with the Legion of Merit. Among his numerous ribbons, Captain Stuart wears t-he Legion of Merit with a gold star in lieu of the second award of that medal. He also wears a Commendation Ribbon, the ribbon for the Second Nicaraguan Campaign, the American Defense, American Theater, and the Asiatic- Pacific Theater ribbon with seven major en- gagement stars. During the past term, Captain Stuart has put forth much effort to keep us informed of the many things ol' deepest interest to all ol' us. Since coming to Northwestern, he has taken an active part in all matters concerning our Unit. He has been a 'tCaptain in every sense of the word. His uppermost interest has always been for the contentment of all hands. Also his de- sire for the contentment of all personnel is evi- dent by the promptness with which announce- ments are published regarding discharges, status of the V-12 and NROTC programs, and other facts which affect the general organization. All in all N. U. trainees are very fortunate to serve under a Commanding Ofhcer as considerate and capable as Captain Stuart.

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Admfhisrmffbn COMMANDER R. E. LOCKWOOD Lt. Commander Gubbins is assistant professor of naval science and tactics and has served in almost every capacity of the NROTC faculty since he reported here in 1942. Among his many duties, he has served as instructor of damage control, ordnance, fire control, communications and naval law. He served as executive officer of the V-12 unit during the winter of 1943-44 and since that. time he has efficiently handled the welfare and recreation department. Mr. Gubbins graduated with the class of 1930 from the Naval Academy and after graduation served for two years in the gunne1'y department of the BB New York. As a result of Mr. Gubbins efforts, many worthwhile recreational activities have been affixed to the unit. Through his efforts we now have the fine wardroom in Swift where we can relax between periods. It is furnished with pool table, and ping pong table, as well as numerous new magazines. This last term has also seen the initiation of recreational movies in Tech. 8 Commander Lockwood came to Northwestern U. in the last part. of June 194-5, and has been our Executive Officer since that time. Before reporting here he was in command of the dc- stroyer Cogswell, which operated in the Pacific. Prior to this he was commanding officer ol' Escort Division 4-0. A graduate of' the 1931 class ol' Annapolis, Commander Loekwood's first duty was aboard destroyers where he served tor seven years. Two years of survey duty was followed by a year on the Mississippi and the Milwaukee. ln early 1941 he was communication oflicer ol' Patrol Wing 10, which at that time was the only Cata- lina Wing in the Pacific. W'hile serving as executive officer for the Unit, Commander Lockwood has been responsible for tl1e management and direction ol' all functions, from the indespensable drill periods to the anx- iously awaited liberty hours. Commander Lock- wood derives his greatest pleasure trom the granting of' liberty for all hands. This is evident by the extra liberty which we now receive on Wednesday afternoons. LT. COMMANDER W. W. GUBBINS