Peleliu (LHA 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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Chaplain, LCDR Chaplain Robert Coapman was commis- sioned in 1967 while attending the Pacific School of Religion. After completing a one year post graduate program in ethics and theology Chaplain Coapman entered active service in 1969. Past assignments include: Naval Air 'Station Brunswick, Maine, First Marine Air Wing, Republic of Vietnam where he served as Group Chaplain for Ma- rine Air Group 18 and Marine Air Wing 11, Third Battalion, Ninth Marines on Okina- wa, Chaplain in Charge of Religious Educa- tion and Assistant Administrative Chaplain at Naval Air Station Alameda, CA., NAV- COMMSTA ADAK, Alaska, Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton,'CA., where he was Assistant Officer in Charge of the Refugee Camp of all Cambodian and Vietnamese Refugees brought to Camp Pendleton, Third Force Service Group, Okinawa as Senior Chaplain. In July 1981 Chaplain Coapman reported to Marine Air Ground Combat Cen- ter, Twentynine Palms, CA., as Deputy Di- rector, Religious Program. In July .1983 Chaplain Coapman earned his Mastersin Business Administration' from Southern Il- linois University, Edwardsville, IL. Chap- lain Coapman reported onboard PELELIU and assumed the duties of the ship's Chap- lain in July 1984. Q During WESTPAC 85 Chaplain Coapman supervised the Library, and coordinated the scheduling of all divine worship services onboard PELELIU. 8 The Chaplain's .Office organized and sponsored three Community Relation Projects which were the highlight of the WESTPAC for everyone who 'partici- pated in them. Chaplain Coapman is married to for- mer Mary Frances Lohrer, they two SOIIIS, William Anthony and Christopher Da- V1 , - ,,,, -':,v f-'w f - Qssni.-,

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WfiCaptain Van Winkle joined the Navy in January 1960 as an ROTC candidate at the University of Notre Dame. His first assign- -ment after commissioning in 1964 was in 'USSQMATTAPONI CAO-411, with subse- quent tours onboard USS NYE COUNTY .CLST-1067i and USS HENRY COUNTY QQLST-8425. Following graduation from De- School in 1969 he served two years Officer in USS ALLEN M. CDD-6921 and subsequently fa masters degree in Operations Re- the Navy Postgraduate School CA- include the Brazilian Naval in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, Ex- Officer in Uss SAGINAW CLST- Navy Recruiting Command, Wash- D.C., and as Operations Officer for fmander, Amphibious Squadron Three. as Commanding Officer, USS QLST-11893 from oc- until October 1984. He assumed duties as Executive Officer, USS if 9 CLHA-51 in November 1984. His include the Meritorious Unit Combat Action Ribbon and Service Medal. VanWinkle is a native of San California and is married to the Arnaut de Sena of Caxambu, Miinaasfierais, Brazil. H ix., I , '- , Executive Officer CAPT. PIETER K. VAN WINKLE :MQ J c Q ,f

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Comemand Master Chief MACM SW THOMAS C WALLACE H ' -h , ,,, . Pf x. 1 X1,': 2 I I Ei d I Chief Master-At-Arms CSurface Wallace enlisted in the Navy in 1961 at Boyne City, Michigan and recruit training at Great Lakes, Although assigned duties have al- 6 77 illovved ' Around-the-World travels, his en- twenty two Cpluslyears of continuous active duty has been with shlps and units of the Pacific Fleet, including: USS HAN- COCK CCVA-1935 USS BON HOMME RICHARD KCVA-3113 USS DIXIE cAD-14,3 USS 'TARAWA CLHA-11-fPlankownerDg ,Special Operational Group ONE CSOG-113 .River Patrol Force CCTF-11633 First SEA- LORDS CCTG 194.013 River Patrol Flotilla Eg CinCPacFlt Staffg OLF San Nicholas flslandg' Naval Support Activity! Naval Sta- tion Long Beach and a tour S.E.R.E., CSur- Evasion, Resistance and Escapel In- structor at Warner Springs, California. He assigned as PELELIU's Pre-Commis- Command Senior Chief until Com- iniiisioning, served as Chief Master-At- before his selection as Command Mas- in September 1982. His personal include the Silver Star Medal, Star Medal Cwith Combat Distin- Devicel, Navy Commendation ii,, lwith Combat Distinguishing De- avy Achievement Medal lwith Com- batQff3 istinguishing Device!2nd Awardl, PurplEg54fHeart Medal 12nd Awardj, Combat Actioviiffillibbon, Republic of Vietnam CRVND Crossggfof Gallantry Cwith Gold Starl, RVN Gallanfrfy CUSND Cross, RVN Honor Medal 1st Cliiss, RVN Staff Service Honor Medal 2nd Class, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal and the Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal.