Richmond K Turner (DLG 20) - Naval Cruise Book

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FIR T DIVI IU F. 1 L' t 1 W I .B .' J' it ,Af I 1 Fifi 'ULN .Y X111 iv' 1 Back Row QL-RjP. MORRIS, R. LONOSHORE, 1. MATZEL, O. BURESH, c. SALNSEURY, T. TURNER, H. DILLY, A. BET-TILL, w. PARK, D. WINCFIELD, R. SPARKS, D. MAHAN, O. GUILD, J. MUELLER, D. TEEL, R. CASEY, c. ES- TEL. 3rd Row QL-Rl L. STEVENS, E. MAEDA, S. HUISH, c. HALLIBURTON, M. GILCREASE, D. KELLER, T. VEOA 1. DOOOETTE, O. PIERCY. 2nd Row QL-Rl O. MATHENY, c. HOUSER, w. EARTLETT, w. DUPUY, 1. BUKSHPAN, D. MALET. Front Row QL-Rl M. REYNOLDS, 1. BROWN, R. EULLOCK, O. ANDERSON, J. CHRISTIAN, 1. CUM- MINGS, R. KEPLR, R. JOHNSON. First Division? You ask, What did First Division do during the cruise? Well let's see. The men of First Division rigged and unrigged stations for thirty-one underway refuelings, and nine underway replenishments. This is arduous work, and quite hazardous. Yet First Division had no mishaps even while conducting the great percentage of these evolutions at night Qduring normal sleeping hoursj. The painting and general maintenance to the topside area performed by lst Division made it possible for all R. K. TURNER sailors to be proud of the appearance of their ship. This, of course, is to be expected, but with the months of damp, cold, and rough weather, topside maintenance became a battle of will power with First Division pitted against Mother Nature. First Division won the battle, and TURNER looked great in every port. There are many other noteworthy facts. Each man spent hundreds of hours by the life boats as back up to the helicopter during SAR Alerts and Flight Quarters . Many men ad- vanced in rating. The Division maintained an outstanding record of conduct while ashore. But, the most important thing lst Division did was GROW. We grew, to the last man, in knowledge of our job, in confidence in ourselves and our ship, in pride in our ship, our Navy and the job we are doing for our country, and for peace. I2 ..L:A:-as-A-L ,. ., W X

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SECOND DIVISIO F I Fir! aj ai, .tx ? 1 V, ,. J 11 'af If I F . p Q' 4Y , pf, to .fe-2 , Q NT Back Row QL-Rl E. GIRTON, F. HIGGINS, F. MAINDELLE, W. FIELDS, H. SHANK, M. GIRANY, R. ARMOLA Front Row QL-RJ T. I-IODGES, j. BROWN, G. DAVIS, F. WALLACE, J. MORIARITY During RICHMOND K. TURNER's long and perilous tour of duty on the line, Second divi- sion unswervingly manned their guns constantly, always alert to any and every threat. C'Di- rector 3, Mt. 31. . .Director 3. . .Are you there Director 3? J. Cn through the night the watch is held and, although the gun's metal has never been tested, these guns are a constant reminder to all that this ship is a man-of-war. After a long stay on the line, the gunners have a long standing reputation as a fun loving division while on the beach. Second division set an outstanding standard of conduct while ashore. Qlt is easy when 4052, are restrictedl. There have been many parties on the beach and there have been many parties at sea, but the one obstacle found most unrelenting by a couple of gunners was a certain bridge at pier ll, Yolcosuka. These nameless gm1ner's mates have blazed a new trail for those who think that crossing over a bridge is the only way to get on the other side.