Picking (DD 685) - Naval Cruise Book

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Ti-lllf DI ISIGN The Third Division . . . baby of the ship's organization . . . was formed while on the cruise and is composed of Sonarmen and Torpedomen. Led by Ensign T. R. Taddei, the division is entirely re- sponsible the ship's antisubmarine warfare . . . from start to tinish. Their spirit isn't hampered by the fact they've the smallest division on board. 4 l

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S1-ECFND DI ISION The Second Division under the guidance of Ensign J. L. Briggs main- tains the after part ot the ship and all surface or air armament. The gun gang was kept on its toes throughout the cruise and enabled the ship to maintain its readiness at all times. The deck force was called upon several times to eltect necessary Jury Rigs when called on to do a iob not ordinarily handled by a destroyer.

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S DIVISION The S Division is the most diversified division on board. Cooks, bakers, stewards mates, corpsmen, laundrymen, disbursing clerks, barbers, and ship's store operators are directed in their iobs by LTJG C. Kerwath, Supply Officer. As on all destroyers their biggest gripe comes from the laundry, but after a good meal and pay, what more does a man want???