Stevenson (DD 645) - Naval Cruise Book

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MEYER HANSEL, LEONARD A., CWT, was known to many of us as Lenny of 2101 Boyd Emp MEYER, IULIUS E., CMM. Shoe was well liked by all. Never had a grim face or was down hearted. He could work up a sweat quicker than anyone aboard. That's when we knew there was work to be done. CWell, he looked that wayl. One can find Meyer at Hiene's in St. Louis, Mo. OKONIEWSKI, EDMUND R., CMM. Although we call him Okie , he's still Polish. He resides at 20 Peace St., Buffalo, N. Y. Okie has quite a background, since he worked for Spencer Lens Co. He is one of our best maintenance men, so we never worry about engine trouble with him around. Okie doesn't have any definite post-war aims because he'll be around a while yet. ' St., Baltimore, Md. Although he's not married at present by the end of 1945, he'll take that step tif all-goes welll. Lenny entered the service in 1941 and after boots training at Norfolk, he went aboard the U.S.S. Iouett after which he came to the STEVE. Sounds like a twenty year man at present. HERBST, ERVIN W., CWT of St. Louis, Mo., has quite a reputation for being a good Sailor . Though Happy has left the STEVE, his men still speak of him in civil tongue. One of our best watertenders, Happy will be back in civilian life so he can make his wonderful wife happier by being around all of the time, that is sometime in '47, NOLEN, THOMAS P., CWT, Tommie hails from Route 2, Dothan, .Alabarna. His service has been on the U..S.S. Wasp, U.S.S. Forrest and finally on our good ship Steven- son. Known for his quick wit and comical come-backs which, he says, is a habit formed from being a comedian in his school plays. His post war plans are undecided. NEPERENEY, HAROLD, comes from Pittsburgh, Pa., at 1921 Metropolitan St. Nep had a habit of whistling but no one ever complained because he could really warble a smooth tune. In all probability Nep is a civilian again and doing very well. HANSEL NEVELS, RAYMOND R., CMM. Ray comes from 22 Gerlaugh Ave., Dayton, Ohio. He is the serious kind of fellow unless stimulated by an external source, then he really can put on a show. Ray's intentions are aimed at a degree in Mechanical engineering. WHICHARD, G. W., CMM, George has been discharged but still can't get away from the navy because his home is at 818 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, Va. He has a won- S derful wife Lottie, whom we know means all the happiness in the world to George. fellow who never had a care one, a little girl 2Vz years old, job in Washington, D. C., the WINDRESS, G. W., CWT, called Windy for short. Being a sailor for a good many years up to now, he will remain to do his twenty. He is happily married and has a daughter two years in age. WELCH, L. I., CMM, The Bull was a happy-go-lucky in the world. Now he has Linda Lee. Back at his old Bull intends to stay there. of Detroit, Michigan, was GELOTTE, RAYMOND, CEM, has always been referred to as Ray or Sparky . His residence is at 107 Bay 7th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ray is a painter by trade, tpaints on canvasl. His time in the Navy will never be regretted since he has seen a great deal of this world and after discharge intends to see more. Ray is a plank owner. . wsu, 'swf it WHICHARD WELCH

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Ghzqr S ' i o S T Boats as we called HERBERT, L. M., CBM was the quiet and serious type of fellow always thinking up some new kind of way to play a practcial joke.. A close friend to us all, he never refused a favor if it were possible, and we know all the seamen will long remember him. Although Boats address is Iota, Louisiana, when last seen was back on the STEVE. KOZAK, GILBERT S., CFC. Most people call him Zak . He hails from 4427 Lake- view Ave., Detroit, Mich., where he has a wonderful wife waiting for him. Although Zak is regular Navy, he has only a short time to do and though he has already made his decisions of post-war plans, they are not publicly known. Strictly a destroyer man he has been on the U.S.S. Forrest and helped put the STEVE in commission. REISINGER F. I. CGM headed the gunners mates and kept the battery in pretty fair shape. He kept to himself most of the time but when urged into conversation, he could tell some tall Sea-Stories which held everyone's interest. He's back in the printing business and his home is 976 Hatch St., Cincinnati, Ohio. SHEDD IOHN CSPtAD. Iohn was known as the kid from Philly . Always having something to say in a joking way he was well liked by all hands due to his good sense of humor and iolly Hi kid . John lives in Philly and is probably listed in the city di- rectory. I. W. BRANAM the kid from anywhere you can name there wasnt anything or anyone you knew or did that he hasnt don-, before. I. W. Branam either kept up or Y brought down everyone s morale depending upon how you approached him. ou may find him anywhere you look especially Boston. . pf 11' l x X s 35 t l . . I I I . . ll A Il , , Q , ,, . ,. . . ll Il I I I , 3 , , , TOP-GEE, LUCKETT, SHEDD, HOUGHTON, STEWART MIDDLE-FELITZ, VEENEMAN, WHICHARD, HERBST, FRENZELL, ZUKOWSKI, BOYCE. BOTTOM-HIGGINS, RUTTER, COBURN, DEANE. 83

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QW LOYLD HOLDENIAN HORST, CY, of Sumpson Road, Mechanicsburg, Penn., is one person that can cover a lot of space, either sitting, standing or even when being written about. He is the jolly, happy-go-lucky kind of guy, but he maintains a very serious side when it comes to handling any paper work for the ship. As long as Horst remains around, we're sure everything will run smoothly. He intends to go to college but will make a definite decision later. A CASHATT, ROBERT G., CSM, lives at 5620 Dakin St., Chicago, Ill. Often referred to as Cash , he is called Bob by his wife and Daddy by his daughter. Cash has been around, beginning aboard the U.S.S. Mervine in North Africa and then came on board the Stevenson. His duties were well done as we don't think he's ever missed a blinker message but his future lies in his pencil, for Cash is gifted with hands that can control a pencil when sketching. ZUKOWSKI, EDWARD M., CRM, was one of the few VEENEMAN, PAUL W., CMOMM, often referred to as men that had a variety of names, such as Mike, Ski, P, is strictly Navy. Since he has two hitches in, he Zuke, etc. However, he was cz good man and intends to may as well do the rest. Anyone can contact him at 1645 stay that way by going to U. of M. in the future. Chase Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio. ' l , t K Hy RUTTER ' COBURN DEAN PETERSON, BOYCE, FELT ' 85 - - - ----4 v -',Y ..., , , .. -ment .3 A ,ww . ,, I ...M