Saufley (DD 465) - Naval Cruise Book

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RICHARD C. SMART Lieutenant Commander, USNR Commanding Oficer. 2

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Zin Memoriam To the followmg slupmates who made the supreme sacr1i1ce that tl1C11 country and fellow man mlght enjoy the frults of freedom and democracy Lleutenant Claude R HUFFMAN MCVCGJ USNR d1ed of Wounds rece1ved 1n act1o-n October 1 1943 Barnes WOOD SK1c USNR Wyatt d1ed of Wounds rece1ved 1n act1on October 1 1943 Evan ALLEN StlV12c USNR l111SS1l'1g 1n act1on near P11111pp1H6 lslands November 29 1943 Flo d Charles PHIPPS Slc USNR Y lost over the slde of thls vessel near Phlllpplne lslands February 7 1940 Maury Gus DONA'1O Slc USNR lost over the s1de of thls vessel at the mouth of the Yangtze RIVCY near Shanghzu Clnna November 21 1945

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F011 E W 0 RD BY THE UUMMANIHNG IIFFICER This book is dedicated to the officers and men who have served on the USS SAUFLEY during the period of her active service, and who have contributed that undefinable part of themselves to the life of this ship. A ship is not a mere framework of steel, machinery and instruments, it is a living thing which contains the joys and sorrows, strength and weaknesses, of the men who man her. It reflects the spirit of these men, and as their creation, takes its place in the traditions of our Navy and in the history of our country. How well that creation was effected and the high place that was attained, it is attempted to portray in this hook. To those of you who have returned to civilian life and to those of you who remain in the Navy, it is hoped that this will stand as evidence of a never-to-be-forgotten phase of your Naval career and a proud memento of your part in the final victory. RICHARD C. SMART, Lieutenant Commander, USNR, Commanding Officer. 3