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by Capt. John W. Flight, Jr. USN 15 Editorial 21 Marine Corps Birthday 22 Meeting the Demand

by Gen. Robert H. Barrow USMC 23 Force Modernization

by Headquarters Staff USMC 25 A Marine in California

by LCdr. Equen B. Meader USNR (Ret.) 29 Unwept, Unhonored, Unsung

by Cdr. Guy Anselmo, Jr. USNR (Ret.) 33 The Great Hoax

by Robert T. Schram 35 Walter Colton, The Navy and California

by Betty Carney Taussig 37 How to Run an Orphan Ship

by Capt. Joseph K. Taussig, Jr. USN (Ret.) 39 Ill Wind, 111 Feeling and Aid at Rhodes

by Cdr. Todd Blades USN (Ret.) 42 DEPARTMENTS

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Contributors' Biographies LIEUTENANT COMMANDER EQUEN B. MEADER USNR (RET.) "Yank" Meader '32 is Chairman of the Board of the Sibley Corporation, a mortgage banking firm in Rochester NY which he helped establish 25 years ago. He came from Peekskill Military Academy to USNA but resigned after three years and, after obtaining his commission by examination, graduated Magna Cum Laude in History from Princeton. His thesis was "British Naval Power in the North Sea 1914-18." He served in the amphibious forces during World War II, on the staff of ComAdGrAmForLant for the African invasion (Operation Torch) and later on the staff of ComPhibTraPac.

COMMANDER GUY ANSELMO, JR. USNR (RET.) Guy Anselmo took American U's first M.A., in Communications, Public Relations, and did further postgraduate work at Harvard, Pennsylvnia and abroad. Following WW II naval service, his Reserve PAO career included duty with CNO, Chlnfo, carriers, air stations, and SecNav's 1963 Incentives Award Cruise. He also made a survey of the Navy's Combat Art Collection, served as SACLant's Ass't. Chlnfo, and as PAO for RedComRegGru FOUR! Currently he is President of Perspectives International, a public affairs/tourism consulting firm, and, as VP of Franklin Travel, organized a major WW II Pacific battlesites tour.

ROBERT T. SCHRAM Tom Schram '69 spent 7Vi years on active duty in the Naval Security Group: four in Japan and V/i as XO of NSGA, Elmendorf AFB at Anchorage, Alaska. After resigning from the Navy, he joined Proctor and Gamble in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter he was transferred to the international division in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in April, 1980, became manager of new product development for nonsoap products in P&G's Japan subsidiary. He returned last June to Cincinnati to work in the Industrial Cleaning Products Division, Advertising Department. This article was written during his tenure in Japan.

BETTY BOSTWICK CARNEY TAUSSIG Betty was born in San Diego; daughter, granddaughter and greatgranddaughter of naval officers. She attended schools in California and D.C. and was graduated from Gunston Hall in Washington. She is the wife of Captain Joseph K. Taussig, Jr. USN (Ret.) '41, mother of Joseph K. Taussig III, former Captain USMC, '66 and of Susan Taussig Graves, and has three grandchildren. Betty has been active in the National Military Wives Association, working for legislation to improve service life, and in community activity in Annapolis, her home. When time permits, she is an ardent gardner and painter in watercolor.

CAPTAIN JOSEPH K. TAUSSIG, JR. USN (RET.) Joe Taussig '41 won a Navy Cross at Pearl Harbor, along with critical wounds that cost him a leg and eventual physical retirement in 1954.

After earning a Juris Doctor (honors) degree at George Washington he became Flag Lieutenant to ComNavBase Pearl in 1949 and, later, the first USNA instructor in Military Law. After retirement he operated a legal consulting firm in Washington, specializing in military retirement problems, and is currently serving as Deputy AsstSecNav for Civilian Personnel Policy and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is pure coincidence that his wife's and his articles, submitted a long time apart, were both appropriate to this issue of Shipmate.

PAUL R. SCHRATZ '39, Ph.D. Following a distinguished career in submarines and in policy planning in Washington, Paul retired as Captain USN to become Director of International Studies at the University of Missouri. Later he served on the White House-Congressional Commission on Foreign Policy, as a guest scholar at the Brookings Institution and a professor at Georgetown University. He has been a faculty member on the Naval, Air and National War Colleges, and was the first naval officer to be awarded a Mershon doctoral fellowship at Ohio State and a Wilton Park Fellowship from the British Foreign Office.

JOHN F. SLINKMAN John was the first Editor of Navy Times, serving from 1951 through 1974 and earning the Navy's Distinguished Public Service Award on retirement.

Subsequently he edited The Officer, published by the Reserve Officers Association, for several years and continues to contribute editorial and special articles to both publications. He has long been a respected member of the Washington Naval and Maritime Correspondents Circle.

THOMAS F. BATES A 1960 graduate of Notre Dame, Tom Bates became Director of Public and Sports Information at Gannon College in Erie, Pa., in 1961, and also was publicity assistant for the All-American Bowl Football game at Buffalo in 1962-63. In 1967 he was appointed Director of Sports Information at Lafayette College, where his publications won honors for editorial excellence and his peers rewarded him with high offices in their professional associations. He joined Navy's staff in September 1973.

JAMES J. ROSE Jay Rose '83 is our midshipman columnist on the ins and outs of Mother Bancroft and the Academy, succeeding Rich Langford. Like Rich, he is a member of the 11th Company, a former English major who switched to Ocean Engineering and aspires to a career in submarines after graduation in 1983. Jay's interests include golf, reading, traveling, and weekend trips to UVA basketball games — for he hails from Hampton, Virginia and would someday like to retire to the Langley AFB golfing circuit.

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The Sublime Aspects of Our Profession:!!

Last month we discussed some of the problems of our inadequate knowledge of our profession, and comments of readers on our educational system. Most of the consequences of inadequate preparation for our professional careers come to a head in strategic planning and policy weaknesses. Strongly supporting this belief is a 1982 draft study on U.S. Defense Planning prepared by the Congressional Research Service wherein a canvass of senior war colleges uncovered only six past or present faculty members considered strategic specialists by their contemporaries. No name was a "household word."

The question of "jointery" in war college study brought an interesting analysis from a Royal Air Force officer serving on a U.S. staff college faculty. He misses the closeness of the three British service colleges and the frequent get-togethers on common problems, and feels that the domination of service views in American schools, largely unchallenged, is a clear disadvantage that deprives students of vital experience and lasting memories.

On the question of examinations of entry into the war college program, I found little enthusiasm among American respondents. In Britain, however, a rigorous exam is the major hurdle to surmount in qualifying for professional miUtary education. (Read General Wavell's fascinating biography on the subject.) Today, British students must complete an eighteen month correspondence course with mid-term and final exams, merely to become candidates for selection to the war college program.

Similar examinations are required in Canada. The British exams are highly competitive and final grades are important — 5% A, 15% B, 55% C, the rest D and E. Survivors who reach the Staff course enter a seven day a week affair, "hard and mean", deliberately high pressure, with lots of student speeches and writing under time constraints.

Two conclusions are apparent: British and Canadian students at entry are far better prepared through rigorous selfstudy, and the prestige of the college as an essential for a career remains very high. (Remember how distressed FDR was at the superior quality of British Shipmate, November 1982

staffing in the first meetings of the Combined Chiefs of Staff early in WWII?) Soviet professional military education also offers interesting comparisons. There are approximately 140 Soviet military schools comparable to Annapolis, West Point and Colorado Springs. All applicants are graded on their understanding of military theory. Mid-career education is offered through eighteen academies corresponding to our staff schools and war colleges. But ours cover only a semester or two; the Soviet schools run from three to five years, except for the senior officers courses at the Academy of the General Staff which is two years. All professors are expected to hold advanced degrees; in addition to the usual degrees in history or economics, many are "candidates" (master's degree) or "doctors" of military or naval science.

As in Britian, top grade Soviet officers study the art of war far more intensively than comparable American officers. Since war is a combined effort, Soviet strategic study is unified for all branches of the service.

I cannot do half justice to the many interesting points raised by readers. In summarizing all that has been said, several points in our professional military education should be stressed.

• The need to expand the study of strategy and decision making, with its essential foundation in miUtary history, at the Naval Academy and all levels of senior schooHng. • The need to integrate the professional educational requirements for officers (including outside study and reading) from midshipmen through senior war college, with adequate central oversight.

• Individual study as through correspondence courses should be routinely required at each grade or as a prerequirement for selection. (Remember when we had to undergo long, written examinations for promotion? If nothing else it kept alive the habit of self-study).

• The need to bring the war college students up to the standards maintained by the other services. Selection for middle and senior war colleges should be based on ability rather than availability and attendance should be mandatory.

• The need, in short, to restore the Naval War College to the vital and prestigious role visualized by Luce,

Mahan or Sims, and gratefully acknowledged as such by Admirals Nimitz, King, Spruance and others in the ultimate experience of war. Admiral Sir Herbert Richmond expressed it well: "The sublime aspects of the naval profession — history, strategy, international relations and politics — are needed to preserve that quality of leadership today."

A point not made earlier is that war is a young man's game. General J.F.C. Fuller said: In war it is almost impossible to exaggerate the evil effects of age upon generalship, on the spirit of an army. . . . the older a man grows the more cautious he becomes, the more fixed his ideas . . . Youth, in every way, is not only more elastic than old age, but less cautious and far more energetic . . . We should have a most carefully selected roster of officers between the ages of 35 and 45, officers who have shown high powers of command, and . . . irrespective of what their rank may be on the declaration of war, the whole of the combatant commanders chosen from it; the older men . . . to the reserve list . . . A man is intellectually at his best between the ages of 35 and 45; . . . then his opinions become set, imagination dwindles and ambition recedes.

The fine program now offered at Newport needs support to regain the prestige perpetuated more by the quality of its students than the excellence of the program.

I learned as a midshipman the sage advice of John Paul Jones that "it is by no means enough that an officer of the Navy should be a capable mariner. He must be that, of course, but also a great deal more. He should be as well a gentleman of liberal education . . . " When I reached the War College I learned that the Jones statement is pure fiction. But if he never said it, it's well somebody did.

Readers comments are always welcome.

In the words of Polybius, "we ought to judge that the writer's authority be taken not necessarily as worth nothing, but again, not as final; readers ought to make judgments from the facts themselves."

A final note — I learned just before press time that Admiral Jim Watkins, the new CNO, has prescribed a new professional education program with many of the recommendations above. Details will be carried in Shipmate. ^

The Mail Boat Clever Colonel Calms a Crowd, An Army-Navy Vignette Shipmate: Old Bill, the Navy goat, was missing once more.

Kidnappings and campus desecration, well-planned and executed, had brought about an earlier agreement between the two Commandants that a goat-napping or other profanation would not happen this year. Obviously, someone at the Point didn't get the word; our goat security smelled, and Old Bill was gone.

Our Superintendent, VAdm. Turner Joy, was frustrated and annoyed. As Commandant and designated keeper of the goat, Charlie Buchanan '26 was even more so. He phoned the Commandant of Cadets, "Send the goat back. We had an agreement, and if the goat isn't returned pronto, the Brigade will see to it that your dim gray walls turn blue and gold," and slammed down the receiver.

It was the week before the Army-Navy game on a clear, crisp Fall night. Prior to evening study hour, the mids were rallied around Tecumseh with cheerleaders scaffolded up on a painter's platform leading cheers and songs. As Exec of Bancroft Hall, I was present.

Suddenly, sirens and flashing lights split the darkness. Enter State and Annapolis police escorting a mini-convoy — one Army sedan and one light truck.

Running to meet this parade, I directed it to the back of Bancroft by the old 4th Batt laundry.

From the sedan, stiff from his long ride, stepped an Army lieutenant colonel.

Old Bill, released from the straw-lined truck by two enlisted men, was glad to be home and jumped into the loving arms of the goatkeepers, who ran him to the front and hoisted him to the platform. Pandemonium broke loose in the courtyard.

Moments later, spotting the Army officer standing with me on the fringe of the crowd, the mids began to chant, "We want the Col-nel, we want the Col-nel."

Responding with great aplomb, he graciously stepped forward and climbed to the platform to join the cheerleaders, goatkeepers, and Old Bill, his companion of the day — and to face a surprised, semi-hostile gathering. The crowd hushed.

"We have an old saying, 'There are three kinds of officers who get ahead in this man's Army: Aides, Adjutants, and

Asses.' " He paused. "I have been aide to goat all day, I'm an adjutant at West Point, and I feel like an ass up here."

Roars of laughter were followed by an appreciative "Four N for the Colonel."

A tense confrontation had been defused.

Did he ever get promoted? Years later, while on duty in Paris, Charle Buchanan met a familiar face — the lieutenant colonel was now General Mclntire.

Ed Miller '33

Diesels and Nukes Shipmate: I could note resist commenting upon the response of Captain Jack Darby to Paul Schratz's "Sea Breezes" article, Sept. and April of 1982 issues respectively. Extracts from both writers are followed by what I hope will be comments of some interest.

Extract — Schratz, "Part of the increase (in SSNs) is needed for a new submarine mission supporting carrier battle groups in Tomahawk land-attack missile strikes; the remainder are required for traditional submarine missions."

Extract — Darby, " . . . arguments presented do not address the threat of today, nor the roles our Submarine Force must be prepared to execute . . . (The) principal role of our submarines will be Anti-Submarine Warfare."

Comment — True it is that Paul Schratz failed to list precisely today's threat or the many roles planned for our submarines, but our planners, have rarely achieved fame throughout history for accuracy in predicting future roles for air, surface and sub-surface platforms. To omit ASW as the new primary mission is understandable, for this highly publicized new mission for the submarine is known to all. What is not publicized, and should be, is the probable importance of the ASW role to Soviet submarines.

Extract — Darby, "It is dangerous to suggest. . . construction of diesel submarines for use against (modern submarines) . . . when the rationale . . . is evidently based upon (their) splendid performance . . . against tankers and destroyers escorts in the 1940s."

Comment — I fail to find where Paul Schratz based his arguments for today's SS capabilities upon their performance in WW II. Extract — Darby, "Twenty minutes or even ten minutes, as a radar target is an eternity in the 1980s and 90s."

Comment — This refers to the brief periods required for modern day SS snorkeling and to the so-called exemplary capabilities of today's ASW aircraft radar. It should be common knowledge that even in flat calm seas a tiny electronic counter-measures antenna mounted on the snorkel mast will detect the emitting A/C surface-search radar long before it detects the snorkel. Where white-caps exist, which is more likely than not, the A/C can fly, unknowingly, directly over the snorkeling submarine during a search.

Extract — Darby, in referring to the Schratz statement that, diesels are more maneuverable, stated that this conjures up pictures of "hard rudder turns to evade an on-rushing destroyer intent on making a depth charge attack."

Comment — The Schratz comment, more fully stated, was that "The diesel is generally smaller, can operate in shallower water and is probably more maneuverable for a given speed than the nuke, but 90% of the nuclear sea operations are at speeds attainable by the nonnuclears." This does not imply that the SS can turn faster or accelerate as much; it does imply that there are many shallow waters into which it would be foolhardy to send an SSN, and that because of "its shorter LOA the SS has a smaller turning circle, making it more maneuverable in narrow channels. That the Schratz statement "conjures u p " evading a destroyer's depth charge attack was perhaps a good choice of words. My dictionary says it means "to bring into existence as if my magic." But, many ASW weapons of today can be delivered from considerable distance and, to hear an ASW torpedo's approach, the submarine must be at slow listening speed. Accelerating from there to high speed is far from quick. The value of this higher speed in defensive maneuvers can be determined, but only with realistic tests.

Theoretical paper calculations are too often incorrect. The SSN's higher speed has many advantages, but bear in mind that submarines at high speeds are very noisy, which means more detectable.

And, a point made by Schratz and avoided by Darby was that at slow speeds the SSN is more noisy than the SS because there is more machinery that must remain active. This speed difference deserves heavy exploration. (continued on page 10) Shipmate, November 1982

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Extract — Two statements by Schratz failed to receive comment by Darby: "The weaponry of the contemporary diesel includes more torpedo tubes than current nuclear subs." . . . "The foregoing does not indicate that the diesel sub is a cheaper substitute for the nuclear, even on a one-for-one basis. The diesel is a complement, not a substitute, and must be evaluated on a mission basis."

Comment — The little attention the SSN's weapon disparity has received is not understood. Here we have a submarine that can do more than the SS in a shorter time but has given fewer weapons. Either the SS is over-stocked or the SSN is given too few.

The "complement, not a substitute" phrase is the heart of discussion. World opinion, as supported by the popularity of the SS, believes the SS has a place in modem naval warfare. Some contend that NATO countries can and will provide the SS requirements of the U.S. One wonders.

As to the comments of both writers on the personalities of diesel and nuclear submariners, I can only conclude that Schratz' were made partially in jest and partially to stimulate response. Unfortunately, the Darby reaction was unexpected. What was probably intended to be a slight needle was received as a stab.

In conclusion, it is said in all sincerity that the candid comments of both men are truly appreciated. I hope more readers wiU respond.

K.G. Schacht, Capt. USN (Ret.) '35 Shipmate: I would like to see us de-fuse the non-argument about diesel and nuclear submarines. Because I know that he is a notorious leg-puller, I got a good laugh out of Dr. Paul Schratz' letter.

Fortunately, he does not have a medical degree, for his needle frequently strikes a nerve. I suppose that is what happened to Jack Darby.

Personally, I do not know any World War II submariner with extensive combat experience who would hke to see the U.S. Navy build diesel submarines instead of nuclear-powered ones. If there is such a man, here is a one-liner which bears repeating: "He doesn't understand the problem. " If ever there was a group that should be what Lord Nelson called "a band of brothers" it is the U.S. Navy submariners. Tilting at each other's windmills tends to destroy the relationship we should have with each other, so — Doctor, put away your needle!

Jack, please don't eat our lunch!

Charles Rush '41 JFK and His PT-109 Shipmate: Mention of John F. Kennedy and his PT-109 in the July-August issue leads me to add a footnote to that story.

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Admiral Halsey's South Pacific command included a combat area PT Group that improvised its own support arrangements, shifted base locations as necessary to avoid enemy attention, and performed a variety of functions which they themselves dreamed up or were assigned by ComSoPac. The adventurous young men who flocked to the PT life were not interested in the matter of submitting official reports. That was the sketchy PT picture when I reported to Admiral Halsey as his chief of staff in late July 1943.

After WW II, when John F. Kennedy was acquiring poUtical recognition, the PT-109 story was widely told, placing the incident about ten days after I had become Admiral Halsey's chief of staff. I did not recall any report of such a drama, nor did any of the other staffers with whom I checked. I can only conclude that the story of the loss of PT-109 and its survivors was never reported to ComSoPac. But that is a technical detail; the real story is that of skipper Jack Kennedy and the other survivors. There can be no doubt about the authenticity of the skipper's leadership, his extraordinary couj-age and physical stamina; his surviving shipmates testified to that.

Had that story been brought to the attention of Admiral Halsey when he was ComSoPac, there is no doubt in my mind that he would have reconmiended the Medal of Honor for the heroism of young Lt. John F. Kennedy USNR. R.B. Carney '16

First in Manila — First in Tokyo Shipmate: Kemp ToUey's "Home to Manila" revives memories of long ago.

The Admiral is one of my most favorite quill drivers for Shipmate. When revealing that he was the first to be born at Sternberg Hospital, Manila, in 1908, the whimsical information rang a bell. It was that U.S. Army sawbones hotel where I sojourned briefly twenty years later.

Well 1 remember Manila's carabao carts and pony-drawn carriages of those halcyon days . . . the placid Pasig River winding through the city and leaving behind its smells and odors of the Orient . . . the old city's moss-covered walls surmounted by ramparts that once boasted Spanish 24-pounder garrison guns . . . the Summer retreat and a cooler climate at the mountain resort of Baguio . . . Fort Drum, the "unsinkable battleship" guarding Manila Bay . . . polo games with American officers of the 26th Cavalry (Phihppine Scouts), the same regiment that fought to the last horse and trooper delaying the Japanese advance in 1942.

In contrast to peaceful memories of the Philippines is the reUef of Manila by the

"Flying Column" of motorized elements of the 1st Cavalry Division (horses were left in Texas when the Division went to Australia in 1942). On 31 January '45 General MacArthur gave an electrifying order to MGen. Verne Mudge, Division Commander, "Go to Manila. Go around the Nips, bounce off the Nips, but go to Manila. Free the internees at Santo Tomas. Take Malacanan Palace and the Legislative Buildings." Thus is was that the famed 1st Cavalry, which had fought, island hopping, from the Admiralies to Luzon, was the first in Manila and, later that year, first in Tokyo as its reward.

But it is saddening to learn from Tolley that old Fort McKinley has lost its identity and that Commodore Dewey's victory may soon be forgotten. The names of the historical Army barracks and the beautiful, palm-shaded Dewey Boulevard have been changed to honor more recent heroes. No, on second thought, I shall not go back to Manila as Kemp suggested. Instead, I'll remain in little Del Mar, Cahfomia, with my memories of old haunts and do my travelling by reading Shipmate.

G.!. "Hoss" Epperson, Col. U.S. Cavahy (Ret.)

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Shipmate: This letter is one I received in China at the end of 1945: Dear Pat: I just don't know how to explain my impulsive reaction, especially since you were so kind and thoughtful as to lend me your Marine sword in 1943 when I had none.

There was a lot of pressure on us to turn in our swords for scrap in a "Beat the Japs" drive. Having no sword of my own to turn in, I yielded to pressure and turned in yours.

It is my hope that you can understand and that this makes no difference in our friendship.

Sincerely, your pal, (Deleted), Major USMCR Jack Curry '23 End Run Around a General Court Shipmate: In the mid-'20s, when battleship admirals began to realize that naval aviation was becoming a powerful, new weapon, they also concluded that there was a pressing need to train a group of meteorologists to serve this new tactical force. In 1925 there were only two commissioned officers and a small group of enhsted aerological ratings in the Navy. In 1926 postgraduate studies were offered to officers and the enlisted training program was expanded. After completing two years of postgraduate study, I was assigned to the staff of Commander, Fleet Air Wings Atlantic, with headquarters at NAS Norfolk. The Shipmate, November 1982

Aerological Office was on the second deck of the Admin Building, above the office of the C O . , Captain Ernest J. King.

After about six months in my new billet, the C.O.'s orderly interrupted the daily morning weather map preparation; "The Captain wants to see you right away." As I walked into his office, he thundered, "Young man, I understand that you have been interfering with the personnel of my command." Then, pointing his finger, "Do you see that plane warming up out there? I'll be in Washington in an hour, and if I find that you have been the instigator of shifting my men aroimd, I'll give you a general court martial."

The Naval Proving Ground at Dahlgren needed aerological service, and the detail officer in BuAer thought the request could be met by transferring the Chief Aerographer's Mate from NAS as long as fleet and station personnel were working together at NAS. This was the case whenever the flagship of ComFairLant, USS WRIGHT, was in port at Norfolk.

As soon as Captain King's plane took

off, I took off in my car, drove to the nearest telephone booth outside the main gate, and put in a call to the personnel desk of BuAer to advise them that an enraged Captain King was about to descend upon them. I was assured that the reassignment of King's CAM was the Bureau's sound, logical decision for the good of the service.

Though I passed within saluting distance of Captain King several times in the ensuing weeks, he never displayed any sign that he had previously met in a stormy session. And about that Chief's transfer to Dahlgren? As Ernie King may have said, "No. Hell, no."

Frederick J. Nelson '23 "They Shall Grow Not Old . . . " Shipmate: It is rewarding to see Laurence Binyon credited with the poetic lines in the "Last Call" heading.

The question has been asked, "Why does a Naval Academy alumni magazine use a trench-warfare infantry view of its dead"? Obviously, "At the going down of the sun and in the morning" refers to dawn and dusk "stand-to" in the WW I

trenches, which translates to dawn and dusk GQ at sea. Less obvious is the nature of the junior officers in the trenches supervising those stand-tos and the critical nature of their leadership, shared by all naval officers — compassion for their men in all ways.

By the 1 July 1916 British attack at the Somme, Sandhurst offficers had been replaced by "public school boys" of Eton, Harrow, Oxford and Cambridge.

Almost all were respected and admired by their men. Why? Because those young officers, like our NROTC, OCS, Vnumbers and other non-Academy graduates, showed an almost Christ-like humility and sense of "the worth of the individual" at all times, including daily foot inspection of their charges for disabling trench foot, frostbite, et at.

Which was why Captain Schratz' use of the phrase "affirm the dignity of the individual" at RTC Orlando was so reassuring. The principle has not been forgotten; we need only to continue to practice it.

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The Main River Cruise USNA Alumni Tour Through Bavaria

Some came early, some from New York and some from the West Coast, but 54 alumni, family and friends met at Munich on 17 July to join smaller numbers from Purdue and Rutgers for ten fun-filled days in Munich, cruising the Main River, and in Mainz at the confluence of the Main and the Rhine. The weather was comfortable after one hot day, and the Uttle rain didn't interfere with activities. Bavarian gem'iitlich, comfort mixed with elegance and informality, excellent food and drink, all combined to make this a truly memorable experience.

Munich, West Germany's third largest city and the capital of Bavaria, has perserved its small-town charm from ancient days and was a perfect starting point. Our hotel was in the huge EngUsh Gardens, founded by an American from Connecticut who was made Coimt Rimiford and is so memorialized. One of its features was an open beer garden around a Chinese pagoda sheltering the "oompah" band. Ask Aime Behan '42 about her pony carriage ride with a tipsy driver around and about among the beer garden tables. The city attracted all tastes, from the famed Hofbrau Haus, site of Hitler's first abortive putsch, to great museums and art galleries.

One of the best visits was to the Nymphenburg Palace of King Ludwig I, who gave Mimich its architectural style and character. Considering the gallery of paintings of the most beautiful ladies of Munich — from the court to shopkeepers' daughters — the name isn't surprising. Another was the 1972 Olympic Park with its most unusual and interesting open/covered buildings.

From Munich there were side trips: south to the Bavarian Alps, through lovely farm country with fascinatingly decorated combinations of houses and bams; southwest to Ludwig II's ("Mad" Ludwig) Neuschwanstein Castle, model for Disneyland, and Oberanmiergau and Garmisch-Partinkirken; and east to Salzburg, home of Mozart, and Berchtesgarden, Hitler's aerie.

In the afternoon of the 20th we bussed to Nuremberg to board our floating home, M R . CONSTANTIN W . KROES, on 12

the one really hot day of the tour. After a welcome aboard party and dinner, some wandered ashore on their own and others went to a local fiesta of folk music, dancing, wine, beer, and the famous Nuremberg sausages with sauerkraut. A morning tour of the city that Hitler restored to its ancient place as first city of the German empire (his was the "Third Reich") took us to his vast ceremonial stadium, a symbol of Hitler's massive ego and the evil he perpetrated upon the world. Other parts of the city, destroyed during WW II and carefully rebuilt as it was, were more deUghtful: the citadel of the early emperors overlooking the town; lovely old chiu-ches; princely houses of the artist Durer, armorers and brewers; the market place with bakeries selling gingerbread; and a fascinating toy museiun.

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Underway at lunch time, we almost immediately entered the first of 29 locks between Nuremberg and Miltenberg, covering a total fall of over 400 feet, and began our six-day cruise. Each night we moored in a town with local entertainers boarding for the evening and had the opportunity to walk around those medieval walled towns: Forcheim, which Gustavus Adophus failed to take in two years of siege; Hassfurt, where Jack Daniels Black

Label sold in the local grocery for $8 a quart; Wurzberg, capitol of the PrinceBishops; Lohr, a beautiful preservation of 15th Century houses and shops where we went wine tasting; Wertheim, with a glass museum ranging from the ancient to the most sophisticated laboratory equipment; and Miltenberg, where our one rainy evening forced the dockside brass band to come aboard for the final evening party.

Days on the river were marked by lovely scenery, close aboard in a river just wide enough for two barges to pass, enjoyed from a spacious top deck — though all hands had to duck and the pilot house was retracted to deck level in passing under many of the locks. There were farms and vineyards on the hillsides, old towns with church spires and ruined castles above, jam-packed camping sites full of happy Bavarians, ducks, geese and fishermen, and constant railroad trains of passengers or cargo.

A morning in Bamberg offered a rewarding walk aroimd on our own. Here the Bishop on one side and the Duke on the other couldn't agree on which side should have the city hall, so they built it in mid-river and there it is still used. The cathedral had sculpture by Tilman Riemenschneider (1460-1531), the "Residence" had great paintings and huge Miessen-ware furnaces in all the main rooms (one was Delft), and the whole town was charming.

At Schweinfurt, scene of the costliest U.S. bombing raid of WW II, most of us debarked for a touj down the "Romantic Road" to Rothenburg. Stopping at Weikersheim we visited the old castle and in its garden found rehearsals imderway for a Carl Orff opera to be presented later that week — catching an excellent comedy trio. At Creglingen and in Rothenburg we saw marvelous altarpieces carved by Riemenschneider. Rothenburg is a delightful city of ancient walls and tower gates, market squares, narrow streets and 15th-16th Centiu-y pubUc and private buildings. The free houjs here were great for shopping, photographing, or just wandering.

Rejoining at Ochsenfurt, we were told Shipmate, November 1982

John and Selena Swanson '60, our youngest

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Reimenschneider altarpiece in Rothenburg

that Hassfurt, Schweinfurt and Ochsenfurt made a trio of fortified cities, whose names indicated the relative height of the fortifications (furt is "fort," Hass is "rabbit," Schwein is "hog," and Ochsen is "ox").

Then on to Wurzberg and another morning tour. The Palace of the PrinceBishops (one man was both clerical and secular ruler of the area) is a smaller but more dehcate and beautiful Versailles with huge frescoed ceilings by Tiepolo — a 30-month job lying on his back to paint overhead; he really worked flat out.

We could understand how such vast expenditures for pleasure led to the 1525 peasants revolt — in Wurzburg led by Major Tilman Riemenschneider, for which he was jailed and both hands smashed so he could never sculpt again.

The earUer castle of the Bishops and the adjacent chapel with its 250 steps for penitents to climb were beautiful on the skyhne, typical of their period.

Finally, to Miltenberg that night for the final diimer — a buffet so gorgeous that the first ten minutes were reserved for photographers. Halfway through, the kitchen staff was brought out to be introduced — a bevy of beautiful Dutch girls. Having dined on elegant filettes au

bon femme the night before, your Editor observed that here were the "fillies bon femme."

Monday morning the 26th we disembarked into busses for the trip to Mainz via the old town of Aschaffenburg, with a very interesting tour of its antiquities museum and bishop's residence. Our rooms were ready at the Mainz Hilton, overlooking the Rhine, where we lunched and then toured the city and nearby Wiesbaden. On Tuesday many of us went to Heidelburg while the others explored Mainz or went elsewhere on their own.

Heidelburg, although now very commercial, is still a lovely city where the Red Ox Cafe of The Student Prince is still doing a thriving business. The old castle is in ruins, having been blown up in a local war around 1700 and its restoration destroyed by Ughtning some years later, but its magnificent baroque facade has been preserved together with courtyards and gates. The university's student prison, the Karzen, is still preserved with wall drawings and graffiti dating up to WW I. Since the university was run by the Archibishop of Mainz, the most powerful ruler of Western Europe in the 16th and 17th Centuries, the students were exempt from local laws.

Discipline, usually confinement on bread and water, was administered by the Dean — hence the Karzen, which hosted many of Germany's top aristocracy. The REINA MERCEDES was nothing like this.

A wine and cheese party preceded the final banquet, a very gala affair with gemiitlich bounding. Then in the morning, out luggage and off to the airport for the long flights home in a rain that seemed to say the very heavens were weeping to see us leave.

There was one sad incident to mar our pleasure. Dick Hansen '36 suffered a small stroke and temporary paralysis of the left leg while climbing the 250 chapel steps in Wurzberg. Our tour director arranged for a university doctor to transfer him to a local hospital, Nancy remaining with him. When it became apparent that he would not be able to rejoin before our departure, Dick was transferred to the U.S. Army Hospital at Wurzberg and Nancy moved to quarters on base until he was well enough for medical evacuation home by the USAF Hopital at Weisbaden. It's good to know that such services are available and cheerfully supplied by the sister services.

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Wooden Christ on donkey, Oberammergau

Native and tourists in Bavarian Alps

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavarian mist

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USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES

OFFICERS President VADM. WILLIAM P. MACK USN (Ret.) '37, Annapolis MD

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Norman OK Vice President (Western Area) — CAPT. WILLIAM A. ROBINSON USN (Ret.) '53, Coronado CA

Executive Director — CAPT. W . S. BUSIK USN (Ret.) '43,

Annapolis MD Treasurer — CAPT. J. D. OLIVER, JR. USN (Ret.) '43, Annapolis MD

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Engineering / Science Seminars One of the Academy's

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Captain J o h n W. Flight, Jr. U S N , Director Candidate Guidance

The Naval Academy Engineering/ Science Seminar (NAESS) has been sponsored by the Candidate Guidance Office as a recmiting initiative since 1973. This Seminar is conducted at the Academy each summer during two, one-week sessions in June and is attended by approximately 600 students. It is primarily programmed for students who have just completed their junior year of high school and who are interested and proficient in math, science, and engineering.

A special student search is conducted through the Educational Testing Service to find those who have achieved above average scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), a test normally taken by high school students in the fall of their junior year. A list of names is compiled of those who scored above 58 verbal and 66 math. The same selection criteria is used for the few who are not identified through a search but who apply directly to USNA for NAESS consideration.

Applications are mailed out in April and, from those returned, attendees are selected based on the following criteria: PSAT scores, grade summary of selected tenth and eleventh grade courses, school

officials' recommendations, and geographical location (there is a need to obtain an equitable geographical distribution). Students are notified of their selection in May. Attendees arrive on Sunday and depart Friday afternoon. On Monday and Tuesday, all students receive orientation briefings from Naval Academy faculty members in the fields of engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and oceanography. Participants then select two, one-day workshops/laboratories in the department of their choice.

While attending the Seminar, students live and dine in Bancroft Hall, and have the opportunity to utilize the superb athletic facilities available at the Naval Academy. During the evenings, they are invited to use the extensive computer faciUties located in the yard or to participate in a variety of optional activities.

All Seminar participants are responsible for travel expenses to and from the Academy. A nominal fee of approximately $60 is charged each student to

cover room, board, and all additional materials needed.

The Engineering/Science Seminar continues to be the most productive and cost effective recruiting initiative of them all. Of the approximate 600 students who attend, about 40% will apply to the Naval Academy, and 10-12% will typically enter the plebe class the following summer.

It appears that the experience is not only a meaningful one for those who attend, but also seems to bring them "on board" with the Academy, the yard, the facilities, and the traditions of this institution. One of the necessary and critical ingredients to its success is the very positive reinforcement that the escorting midshipmen have given those young people in providing them with peer-group leadership as credible role models. And, of course, no one can do that better than a Mid. A laboratory session

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Naval airmen aboard the "Lexington" and " Y o r k t o w n " were spoiling for a fight on May 7th, 1942, as Task Force 17 plowed through the Coral Sea on a collision course w i t h the Japanese invasion fleet heading for Port Moresby. Well trained but inexperienced, the Americans w e r e out to avenge Pearl Harbor and end the Japanese advance that had brought them only one step f r o m Australian shores.

A t mid-morning the airmen found their dream target: a Japanese "flattop," the carrier "Shoho." Diving through the carrier's c o m bat air patrols and antiaircraft fire, they struck again and again with bombs andtorpedos. In less than an hour, blazing f r o m end

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All Hands

'40 Fountain and Time Capsule Dedicated The Lejeune Hall fountain and time capsule were dedicated and presented to the Naval Academy by the Class of 1940 on 11 September. The ceremony took place at the fountain outside Lejeune Hall, with Capt. Edward C. Sledge USN (Ret.), Chairman of the '40 fund raising committee, making the presentations.

The time capsule, a stainless steel box 10"xlO"x3', contains such items as a copy of the 1940 Lucky Bag, biographies of members of the class, dance programs, a tape of dance music played in 1939-40, a class sword and crest, and other data and memorabilia of the class. It is to be opened by the Class of 2040.

Cdr. Ted Hechler USN (Ret.), President of the Class, commented that, "Our class has a saying that only '40 is 4.0, and 2040 will be the only other class to say the same. None of us will be around when 2040 opens the capsule, but we've designated our Honorary Member Eddie Meyers, who wore number 40 on his football jersey, to represent 1940. He'll only be 8 1 . " The original Thompson Field rock has been placed over the time capsule and fitted with plaques commemorating the Class of 1940. As Hechler said, "The Class of 2040 will probably have no trouble in opening the time capsule. In all Hkelihood, they'll use a laser beam and slice it open Hke a piece of cheese."

Mids Take Marine Summer Training Last Summer two platoons of midshipmen took a four-week Marine Corps Option Cruise with the Marines in Hawaii, the seventh such visit to MCAS Kaneohe Bay. The trainees spent two weeks each with brigade ground operations and the air wing to get a complete picture of the life of a Marine j . o . The training cycle included familiarization firing of weapons, observing Command Readiness Evaluation Exercises, rappelling, inflatable boat and amphibian assault vehicle training. During the month fifteen mids were qualified for SCUBA and three earned gold jump wings.

Although they were worked hard, the midshipmen viewed the month as beneficial and well-packaged. Some comments: "They showed us the worst with the best" . . . "When I saw those guys work under negative conditions and still stay motivated, I was really impressed" . . .

"I'm going to become an infantry officer, come hell or high water."

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The '40 presentation; Eddie Meyers, honorary member; Ted Hechler, Class President; Ed Sledge, Chairman

Inflatable boat drill, recon training

Midshipman Races in Seattle The 1982 Seattle Seafair featured, among other events, exhibitions by Navy balloonists, parachute teams and the Blue Angels, tours of Navy ships present, and the Pepsi Challenge 10-kilometer marathon. Flagship of the Navy Seafair squadron was USS LEAHY (CG-16), and Shipmate, November 1982

serving in her was Mid'n. 1/c Michael Mauro on his Summer training course.

There's not much room to practice distance running in a warship, but Mauro and thirteen other crew members entered the race. We don't know how he placed overall in the 6.2 mile race through and around Seattle, but Mauro led the LEAHY contingent with a time of 38:59. Afterward, he commented that "running in Seattle was really enjoyable because of the moderate temperature and low humidity" — a far cry from Crabtown.

Mid'n. 1/c Mark Gorenflo, of Herndon, Virginia, is the current Brigade Commander for the first semester, serving as the key link between the midshipmen and the Administration.

In addition to the Brigade command, Gorenflo is also a Trident scholar, a combination rarely achieved. He is one of only seven first classmen selected to conduct independent research during their final year at the Academy. An English major with a 3.94 academic average, Mark will devote his research to the clash between scientists and scholars during the English Renaissance period and how those differences are reflected today.

Gorenflo's accomplishments are in both academic and leadership fields. Last Summer he was Regimental Commander for Plebe training and indoctrination and 17

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USNA Professor Named Research Fellow

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also participated in a three-week exchange program with the French Naval Academy. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Tau Delta honor societies, the CathoHc Choir and the Churchill literary group.

Mark plans to enter the nuclear power program after graduation.

Dr. Carl Schneider, professor of physics at the Naval Academy, is spending the next year in Weymouth, England, as a visiting research fellow at the Admiralty Underwater Weapons Establishment. Schneider's reputation and research into the effects of stress on magnets for the David Taylor Naval Research and Development Center in Annapohs led to his appointment. He has conducted independent research and developed a theory to explain how magnetization affects stress and vibration.

Dr. Schneider has been an academy instructor for the past 14 years, has guided the research of several academy Trident Scholars studying the variation of magnetization of ships due to vibration, and has published a work on neutron scattering. He recently served as president of the Naval Academy chapter of Sigma Xi, a national, scientific research society.

Information and Pictures Wanted Battle off Samar, 25 October 1944 — Mr. Mark G. Pond is researching the naval action off Samar and would like to hear personal viewpoints and recollections from participants. His address is 7558 Whitehall Drive, Manassas VA 22111 — or phone (703) 368-7262.

USS PENNSYLVANIA'S Silver Service — Robert I. Solenberger M.D., son of Capt.

Eari K. Solenberger USN (Ret.) '34, recently visited the William Penn Museum in Harrisburg PA to see the silver service set presented by the state to the battleship PENNSYLVANIA upon her commissioning. The silver is beautifully displayed, but there are no pictures of its presentation or of it in use. Dr. Solenberger would like to obtain prints of such photographs for presentation to and display in the Museum. His address is 2600 N. Third St., Harrisburg PA 11710.

Prof. Schneider and a Trident scholar at work

There has been a lot of speculation in the press, sparked by a House committee report, that the new Aegis cruiser TicoNDEROGA is Overloaded and unsafe.

The report stated that added weapons systems in the Aegis class cruisers have increased displacement from 8,000 to 9,600 tons, resulting in a speed loss to the point where they cannot keep up with the battle groups they are designed to protect. The report also questioned the ships' stability under the increased weight.

Capt. R.G. Guilbault, Prospective C O . of TicoNDEROGA, has different views after watching his ship go through extensive sea trials. As to her being "overloaded with weapons systems," he says, "If I must, I want to go into battle with a well-armed ship. You win battles with weapons, not space and weight margins (but) at 9,600 tons we have a service life margin of 600 tons. This ship has the most advanced combat system in the Navy, and is armed to the teeth. It's the most capable, most survivable cruiser ever built."

Guilbault noted that TICONDEROGA had performed well at required battle group speeds in excess of 30 knots. "If she's heavy and slow, you can't prove that by us. We did tight turns and other maneuvers and she responded well. I'm really proud of her performance."

All of the weapons systems, including anti-missile missiles, Harpoons, 5" guns, and close-in weapons, were tested in sea

TICONDEROGA maneuvering at sea to demonstrate stability

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trials five months before the scheduled commissioning in January 1983.

Guilbault commented, "Some ships don't fire missiles until a year after they are commissioned. We did it with a crew of 90 and Ingalls shipyard employees. This was a Navy first. Consequently, I feel that TICONDEROGA's motto of 'First and Formidable' is truly accmrate."

FY '83 Ship Decommissionings Plans have been announced for FY '83 decommissioning of 12 ships: two nuclear submarines, two destroyers, four ocean minesweepers, one research submarine, one fleet ballistic missile cargo ship, one fleet tug, and an oiler. Six of the ships being retired are from the Naval Reserve Force, which now has 43 ships, but two modern FFGs will be assigned to NRF during the year and others will follow.

Slated for decommissioning are DDs CONE (Charleston SC), and ORLECK (Tacoma WA); MSOs DASH and DETECTOR (Newport RI), DOMINANT (Little Creek VA) and DIRECT (Charleston SC); SSBN ETHAN ALLEN (Bremerton WA); SSN SEADRAGON (Pearl Harbor); SSAG

Last of the FLETCHERS USS KiDD (DD-631), "Pirate of the Pacific," last of the unmodified FLETCHER class WW II destroyers, has a new home port at Baton Rouge, La. There she was welcomed by the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center, members of whose staff and units rode up the MISSISSIPPI on her last voyage, and there she will become a major part of a proposed Navy Memorial and tourist attraction next year. The ship will be under the care of the local Fleet Reserve Association and the USS KIDD Association.

The original KIDD was decommissioned in 1964, but the late Admiral's name is carried on by USS KIDD (DD-993), commissioned in 1981.

GUDGEON (San Diego); ATF TAKELMA

(Long Beach); T-AK VICTORIA (Charleston); and T-AO TALUGA

(Oakland CA).

Replacements by new ships commissioning during the year will be "consistent with the overall plan for obtaining the Navy's 600-ship objective," it was said.

The ships slated for retirement were chosen "primarily because of their extended age and obsolete weapons systems, and in order to meet budgetary limits." The SSBN is being retired under SALT I agreements to compensate for the Trident submarines now entering the Fleet. USS ORLECK and GUDGEON are being sold to Turkey and USS CONE to Pakistan.

The four MSOs on the retirement list have engines that cannot be supported with non-magnetic spare parts, but the immediate capability decrease will be offset by the mine countermeasures ship program beginning this year to provide replacements for the MSOs. ETHAN ALLEN and SEADRAGON will be mothballed at Puget Sound after their nuclear cores have been defueled and turned over to the Department of Energy for reprocessing. What will ultimately happen to the two subs has not been determined; the Navy is still examining methods of disposing of nuclear subs.

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USS KIDD anchored off Baton Rouge

Reunion Notices USS SALEM (CA-139) — Reunion to be

held in Salem, Mass., in May, 1983. For details, contact R.W. Oakes, 9 Grant St., Needham MA 02192.

USS SHAW ( D D - 3 7 3 ) — National reunion

20-22 May 1983, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Contact E.E. Ness, 1900 No. Serrano Ave., Los Angeles CA 90027.

USS RASHER (SS-269) — Fourth reunion for shipmates who served in any of her eight war patrols, 27-29 May 1983, in Anaheim, Cal. Contact Bill Norrington, 2882 Kempton Dr., Los Alamitos CA 90720.

USS ESSEX (CV/CVA/CVS-9) — Reunion for ship's company, embarked air wings and staffs, 14-18 June 1983, in Orlando, Fla. Contact Bob Morgan, 3841 SW 29th Place, Orlando FL 32674, or Capt. Horst A. Petrich, 621 Robens Road, Virginia Beach VA 23452.

USS ABERCROMBIE (DD-343) — First reunion in Nashville, Tenn., 15-17 June 1983. Contact Ray Shiel, 26 Whipple Ave., Cranston RI 02920 — Phone (401) 942-7997.

USS STEPHEN POTTER (DD-538) — Shipmates interested in a reunion please contact Don Huston, 19202 20th Ave. NW, Seattle WA 98177 — Phone (206) 542-3495.

A Gracious American Abroad Princess Grace The American people were generally saddened to learn that Princess Grace of Monaco had died as the result of an automobile accident on the Riviera.

She had won the hearts and respect of millions around the world for her presence, her elegance, her talent as an actress but particularly because her demeanor and her dignity exemplified what the best of us admired and others envied. Truly a wonderful lady and a genuine princess.

Many officers, enlisted men and their families who served with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean had the opportunity to know her. In Naval Academy parlance, she was "4.0 all the way." The Commander of the Sixth Fleet had frequent opportunities to arrange for visits of submarines and destroyers to visit Monte Carlo. It was always clear that the United States Navy was welcomed with genuine sincerity, and the people of Monaco reflected the interest and affection held by Princess Grace for the American sailormen. To them she was Grace Kelly of Philadelphia. Yet, at a dinner or a gala, she was indeed a princess serene. Whenever possible, she would arrange for a call on the visiting Sixth Fleet ship, often climbing down the conning tower of a submarine for a cup of tea on the mess deck. Officers were frequently invited to the palace. The golf course was a favorite spot of recreation.

Princess Grace's favorite chaplain, Father Tucker, also American, would often come to Villefranche on a Sunday morning to say mass on the Sixth Fleet Flagship. She made one proud to be an American, and I really believe that her association with Sixth Fleet personnel in the Med enhanced her ties with her own native land. We share the loss of her family and the people of Monaco.

Some of us mingle our tears with theirs.

George W. Anderson Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Commander, Sixth Fleet, 1959-60

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Editorial Peace and the Nuclear Freeze Movement

Rep. Marjorie Hoh (R.-Md.), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and an advisor to the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations special session on disarmament, recently issued a thoughtful statement, quoted in part: "I have come away from those meetings more convinced than ever that only peace can bring disarmament, but disarmament cannot bring peace. To explain, peace is a product of security, and arms reductions are possible only when both sides beUeve that their security will be maintained.

"There are regions of the world where peace has prevailed for many years, and the one characteristic of those areas is the strong commitment of the Free World to their defense. In the 37 years since the end of World War II, aggression against the democracies of Western Europe has been prevented because of the strength of NATO forces. In the 30 years since the end of the Korean War, a renewal of aggression against South Korea has been prevented by our defense commitment there. On both the Atlantic and Pacific flanks of our country, we have maintained defense perimeters vital to the security of America and her Allies, and peace has been sustained."

(Ed. note: The Korean War erupted when the U.S. Secretary of State declared in early 1950 that the perimeter of U.S. national interests in the Far East ended in Japan, and North Korea immediately invaded the South. True, there has been no Soviet aggression in Western Europe since 1945, but Soviet troops have occupied East Germany, Hungary and Czechoslovakia to put down opposition, are exercising extreme pressure on Poland, and have openly invaded Afghanistan.

Through surrogates, the Soviets continue to support leftist revolutionary movements throughout Central America, in southern and northeast Africa, and in the Middle East. Our national interest perimeters in those areas may have been sustained, but they are seriously threatened.)

"I agree with thousands of Americans that the appalling volume of arms in the world is frightening, and that nuclear arms which could devastate much of Shipmate, November 1982

humanity are terrifying. I pray that the world-wide outcry for an end to the horrendous arms race will have an effect on those who dictate arms production in the Soviet Union.

"In the Soviet police state, there is no public debate on the military budget that is a crushing burden on the people beyond imagination. Members of a small, independent peace committee were recently arrested. There are no anti-nuclear demonstrations in Tambov or Smolensk, but the Soviet leaders might heed world opinion if it is directed at them forcefully enough."

(Ed. note: We recently noted a Navy Times cartoon showing slave laborers, surrounded by armed guards, hauling a sledge full of rocks. One is saying to the other: "And all I said was, 'As a Soviet citizen, I, Gregor Petrov, wish to protest the use of nuclear arms.' ") "For many years the United States has been in negotiations with the Soviet Union for mutual reductions of conventional forces in Europe. These negotiations continue without any success, for the Soviets have a substantial advantage in conventional forces there, dominating Eastern Europe with tanks and forces exceeding NATO's. On Soviet soil hundreds of nuclear missiles armed with multiple warheads are aimed at Western Europe, but we have none there capable of hitting the Soviet Union. President Reagan has proposed a "zero option," telling the Soviets that we will not deploy ours if they will ehminate theirs.

"For some years after World War II the United States was the foremost military power of the world and the Free World was secure. We no longer have a nuclear monopoly or even an advantage in nuclear arms, and the 1970s brought dangerous cuts in our military strength.

President Carter in 1977 proposed mutual and verifiable reduction of strategic nuclear weapons to a condition of parity, but the Soviet Union quickly rejected it.

The difference this time is that President Reagan has made clear to Soviet leaders that they cannot win a nuclear arms race; that we will compete if we must.

"The defense commitment of the Free

World has prevented World War III, and it can bring reductions in nuclear arms if the Soviet Union is persuaded that it cannot win an arms race. But we must recognize that the bully attacks only the weak, never the strong. The Soviet Union moves against vulnerable areas, and we ignore those moves at our peril."

Last June over a half-million people attended a "nuclear freeze" rally in New York's Central Park, some fringe groups going so far as to advocate immediate, unilateral nuclear disarmament. The Soviet Government hailed them as a strong movement for world peace, but quickly shut down a similar, smaller rally planned for Moscow. No doubt many of the U.S. protesters were communist inspired (and probably financed); the worry is that most were decent, ordinary people who saw a nuclear freeze not only as a reduced threat to survival but also as a means of shifting defense funds back to welfare programs and so "improve" the American economy. The others beheve — or want to believe — that unilateral nuclear disarmament would be an example the Soviets would promptly follow.

The past ten years clearly show the fallacy of that argument. While we steadily reduced armed strength, conventional as well as nuclear, the Soviet Union waged an unprecedented building campaign in all aspects of weaponry and in all theatres of operations. We are now strictly in a catch-up situation, and we dare not fall farther behind.

The prospects of preventing nuclear war depend upon deterring aggression and conflict. A nuclear freeze would merely preserve the present inequity, leave Western Europe a continuing hostage, and prevent our replacement of now vulnerable weapons — leaving us even more open to surprise and defeat.

The answer lies not in a freeze, but in mutual reductions that retain a reasonable parity of security for both sides.

We should always be ready to agree to pohcies which maintain or increase our relative strength, but never to those that don't.

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CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY 1982 On behalf of the men and women of the United States Navy, I take sincere pleasure in extending best wishes to each member of the Unites States Marine Corps on the occasion of your 207th birthday.

World events, as evidenced recently in Lebanon, make it necessary for the United States to have a force ready to respond instantly in support of national commitments. For over tv/o centuries, the Corps has provided our country with this flexible, quick-reaction force that has become so vital to our o\>ni defense and to the security of the entire free world.

We in the Navy are proud to be on the same team and salute you on your 207th anniversary. Happy Birthday Marines!

WATKINS Admiral, U. S. Navy

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Meeting The Demand General Robert H. Barrow, C o m m a n d a n t U . S . Marine Corps

During the past year world events have continued to reinforce this nation's requirement for ready and responsive forces possessing a wide spectrum of capabilities. Unrest in Poland, the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, the war between Iran and Iraq, and the Falklands conflict all bring into clear focus the global nature of our national interests and the concommitant requirement for miUtary forces to defend them. Naval forces possess the means to satisfy a large portion of those requirements and provide the most flexible response to global threats from our adversaries. The Navy and Marine Corps, as a team, are the vital implements of sea power and, as such, serve as instruments for diplomacy and for deterrence.

The Navy/Marine Corps team provides unique capabilities designed to support our special role in the nation's defense.

The presence of amphibious task forces, both in routine forward deployments and in response to crisis situations, supports this nation's diplomatic goals by bolstering aUies and friends, by performing humanitarian acts, and by contributing to regional stabiUty. No finer example of this support in recent history can be foimd than the peacekeeping mission of the MARG 2-82 (32nd MAU) in Beirut, Lebanon.

In defense of our vital interests, and those of our Allies, this nation must be capable of projecting its power across the seas. More importantly, in those areas of the world where no force presence exists on the ground, the forcible entry capability represented by Navy/Marine Corps amphibious forces is our nation's most essential mihtary asset. Virtually all of the world's coastal areas are accessible and susceptible to amphibious assault.

Amphibious forces provide capabilities essential to the Navy's sea control mission and its efforts to maintain vital access to the sea lines of communication.

Amphibious forces can seize and control strategic choke points and entry points, as well as advanced bases. Such global reach can take full advantage of Soviet Shipmate, November 1982

tactical and strategic vulnerabilities that are identified across the extensive littorals they must defend.

To support and foster the foregoing capabilities, this country has certain maritime prerequisites. One of these is our maritime heritage, the very essence of our greatness, which must be preserved and nurtured. Further, the geopolitical and economic realities of our way of life and position as the leader of the free world require a continuing emphasis on national maritime strategy, a strategy that will lead to clear maritime superiority, at the times and places of our choosing. In order to regain maritime superiority, there is a compelling need to produce ships, military and civilian, so we may maintain freedom of the seas, provide deterrence at sea, and project that power from the sea should deterrence fail.

The Department of the Navy has established a firm goal: to acquire sufficient amphibious shipping to transport, simultaneously, the assault echelon (AE) of a Marine Amphibious Force (MAF) and a

Marine Amphibious Brigade (MAB). Attainment of this goal will permit the simultaneous undertaking of two significant amphibious operations in separate areas of the world. Our current inventory of amphibious ships falls short of meeting this requirement but there are several significant programs underway in the Navy to correct this shortfall. The Marine Corps maintains a high interest in all of them.

The LSD-41, the first amphibious ship to be started in five years and the first to be funded in ten years, is designed to carry the landing craft air cushion vehicle (LCAC) as well as conventional landing craft. It represents a commitment to new technology at low risk. We need more of these ships to replace the aging well-deck ships which carry our assault craft. The LHD-1, a general purpose amphibious assault ship, is also needed to replace our aging LPH-2 Class helicopter assault ships. The LHD-1 will significantly increase the total Uft capability, provide a flight deck for both helicopters and

NATO Exercise Bonded Seven; U.S. Marines come ashore on the west coast of Denmark

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VSTOL aircraft, and offer a well-deck for both air-cushion and conventional landing craft. In concept and design, it is similar to the current LHA Class ships and will benefit from much of the same technology. To help alleviate amphibious lift shortfall, LHD-1 must enter the fleet soon.

The Navy's LCAC program represents a conceptual and technological breakthrough in ship-to-shore movement. The keen interest the Marine Corps has in this program intensifies as the program continues to develop. The LCAC's capabilities are well known: speed up to fifty knots, sixty ton (or better) pay load, extensive operating ranges, accessibility to 70 percent of the world's littorals and both across-the-beach and inland capability. No maritime nation can ignore the potential of LCAC. Finally, amphibious power projection requires readily available, all-weather fire support. Naval gunfire provides the primary means of that support before artillery is established ashore. Our current naval gunfire support capability is deficient.

Reactivation of the lowA-Class battleships will reintroduce major caliber guns now missing from the fleet. At a cost significantly lower than new construction for a lesser ship, the USS NEW JERSEY will provide massive firepower capability. Her yard period is ahead of schedule and under cost. Congress has funded reactivation of two of the three remaining lowA-Class battleships.

Operation Kangaroo 11; U.S. Marines exit from LVTP-7 on beach assault in Australia

These programs — LSD-41, LHD, LCAC and BBs — will significantly improve our amphibious capability; but more needs to be accomplished. Even with the new ships we will be significantly below our lift objective. While the lowA-class battleships are a welcome addition, our naval surface fire support capability remains wanting. We are also lacking in mine countermeasures against a serious Soviet threat. We must develop more adequate capabilities seaward of the high waterline, to include the surf zone.

These then are the programs which will have the greatest bearing on our ability to successfully conduct an amphibious assault in the future. The capability is a national asset that cannot be allowed to deteriorate further. Maritime Prepositioning Ships will provide strategic mobility enhancement but require a secure port and airfield. It may be that the only way to secure that port and airfield is through amphibious assault. Sailors and Marines will be ready. We need to ensure that they can get there. vl/

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Force Modernization The Marine Corps Through the *80s Headquarters Staff, U . S . Marine Corps

For over 200 years, the Marine Corps has teamed up with the Navy as a forcein-readiness to protect, worldwide, the national interests of the United States.

Events of the past few years have brought about a new awareness of the fundamental truth for which this team exists — the United States is a maritime nation. With this recognition, the nation's leadership has taken steps to implement a viable maritime strategy essential to the security of our nation's interests.

While our fleet is being expanded and modernized in keeping with this strategy, the Marine Corps continues to ensure its traditional readiness to fulfill its role. To ensure balanced capabilities to meet its present and future missions, the Marine Corps develops its forces from a combined-arms, total force perspective.

The plan for the projected development is called the Total Force Program Direction. This plan provides for the balanced and evolutionary modernization of Marine ground, aviation, combat service support and reserve forces. The Total Force Program, reflected in the FY83-87 Five Year Defense Program (FYDP) and the initiatives contained in the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) for FY84, includes modification to existing force structure, modernization of both ground and aviation equipment, and staffing of Marine Air/Ground Task Force (MAGTF) headquarters elements.

The infantry battalion structure for the 1980's will reflect a ten-percent reduction in personnel while increasing firepower by twenty-five percent. The replacement of the three standard four-man fire teams with two five-man fire teams results in a decrease in size of the Marine rifle squad from 13 to 11. The accretion of the following new weapons will result in the increased firepower.

M-16 Product Improvement — Being procured for FY83 delivery, the improved M-16 will have increased range, a stronger barrel, improved adjustable Shipmate, November 1982

sights, three round burst control, a muzzle compensator, and more durable stocks and handguards.

Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) — A light machine gun organic to the new five man fire team has an extended range to 800 ( + ) meters and an increased sustained rate of fire with improved reliability, availabiUty, and maintainability. Ammunition for the SAW is common with that for the improved M-16. Deliveries will begin in FY84.

MS .50 caliber (HB), Heavy Machine Gun — Eight weapons will be organic to the Heavy Machine Gun Section of the Weapons Company and four weapons will be in each Infantry Battalion Headquarters Company. The weapon may be ground mounted or vehicle mounted.

Deliveries will begin in FY83.

MK-19, 40mm, Heavy Machine Gun — Eight weapons will be organic to the heavy machine gun section of the weapons company and four weapons will be in each infantry battalion headquarters company. They will also be organic to the TOW platoon in the Headquarters Company of the Infantry Regiment. The MK-19 is capable of penetrating the front of a Soviet BMP at 2200 meters and also has antipersonnel uses. It may be ground emplaced or vehicle mounted. Deliveries begin in FY84.

Extended Range Medium Mortar — This 81mm mortar, which is 17 pounds lighter than the current system, has a range of 5600 meters. Deliveries begin in FY87.

Lightweight Company Mortar System (LWCMS) — This new 60mm mortar is significantly lighter than our current 60mm mortar and has almost twice the range. Deliveries began in FY82.

Light Anti-Tank Weapon — This will be replacement for the current LAAW. The Marine Corps, along with the Army, is conducting tests of both foreign and domestic light anti-tank weapon systems.

Procurement is scheduled for 1st quarter, FY84.

Shoulder-Launched, MuIti-Purpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) — A proven bunker-buster and wall-penetrator for military operations in urban terrain.

Deliveries are expected in 4th quarter, FY83.

High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or "HumVee") — This l!4-ton vehicle replaces all vehicles currently in the infantry battalion. It will serve as a weapons carrier, ambulance, a communications vehicle, and logistics vehicle. Deliveries will begin in FY85.

With the addition of a TOW platoon in each infantry regiment's headquarters company, the heavy anti-tank (TOW) weaponry of the Marine division will double from 72 to 144. Each TOW platoon will contain 24 TOW launchers, augmented by 12 MK-19 (40mm) heavy machine guns. The evolution of this structure begins in September 1983 and will be completed in FY86.

There will also be significant changes in the field artillery weapons as well as structure. Replacement of the venerable 105mm howitzer by the M198 155mm howitzer is already underway in the direct support battalions. Ahhough the replacement is planned for all direct support battalions in I and II MAF, consideration is now being given to retaining some 105mm howitzers for contingency purposes. Structural changes in the artillery will begin during September 1983 when some direct support battalions will be reorganized into three batteries, each with eight tubes. Self-propelled artillery will grow with the addition of new 155mm self-propelled batteries and new 8-inch self-propelled batteries. This replacement process will be completed in FY89. Other artillery enhancements include new counterbattery radars in FY83, procurement of Modular Universal Laser Equipment (MULE) in FY82, and a new Field Artillery Rocket System to be delivered in FY88.

Culminating the Marine Corps' search for increased tactical mobility, the Light 25

Armored Vehicle (LAV) with its 25mm M242 Bushmaster gun will enter the Marine Corps Stmcture in 1983. Organized into battahons, the LAV and organic infantry will provide the division commander with an agile, mobile, firepower-intensive maneuver element.

The first light armored assault company will be formed at 29 Palms during the summer of 1983. Activation of all LAV units should be completed by FY86.

Our current amphibious assault vehicles, the LVT7A1, is a much improved version of the present vehicles.

Product improvements include new engines, secure-voice radios, night vision devices, improved watertight integrity, and an improved weapons station. The first units will receive the LVT7A1 in FY83. Reserve units will accept delivery in FY85.

A most significant element in the effective employment of our combined-arms teams is the Marine Air-Groimd Task Force (MAGTF) headquarters. Experience has shown that taking personnel for these headquarters "out of hide" has a deleterious effect on the imits from which they are drawn. Increased emphasis on rapid deployment and the continuous requirement for joint planning have emphasized the need for permanent MAGTF headquarters. Accordingly, two Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) headquarters, one in each Fleet Marine Force, have been activated in FY82. Current plans are to activate one more in each FMF during FY84. Additionally, three Marine Amphibious Brigade (MAB) headquarters are plaimed for activation in FY83, FY85, and FY87.

To respond to an increased emphasis in SWA, the Near Term Pre-positioning Ships (NTPS) program was estabUshed, with initial prepositioning affected aboard seven ships in the Indian Ocean. This program significantly enhanced the nation's strategic visabihty in the Indian Ocean area. With the addition of six more vessels during the first quarter of FY82, this capabihty was further enhanced. The Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) program, the successor to NTPS, will include 12 to 15 ships divided into three groups, each containing a balanced spread-load of equipment and supplies for a brigade-sized (16,500 Marines) MAGTF. These maritime prepositioning initiatives are tailored to support deterrence through enhanced capabiUties initially in the Southwest Asia Region and, as the program develops, worldwide. While we plan for full implementation of MPS, we continue to 26

program resources to pre-position eqmpment, suppUes, and ammunition for a MAB in Central Norway to expedite NATO reinforcement. It must be noted that pre-positioning is a strategic mobiUty enhancement and in no way replaces or lessens the need for amphibious shipping.

Our power projection mission remains foremost in our minds. NTPS and MPS can get equipment and suppUes where they are needed, but a permissive enviroimient must exist before off-loading

M198, 155mm Howitzer

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can begin. Attainment of such environment may require the exercise of this nation's forcible entry capability — the amphibious assault. We must continue to build the amphibious ships required to Uft simultaneously the assault echelon of a Marine Amphibious Force and a Marine Amphibious Brigade on separate oceans.

Just as the ground combat element is being modernized so is our aviation. New aircraft and new weapons for air-toground and ground-to-air warfare are being programmed.

The AV-8B program is designed to

modernize and maintain the Marine Corps Ught attack force structure beyond the turn of the century. Total plarmed procurement is 336 aircraft, of which 218 are programmed within the FYDP. The F/A-18 Homet will replace the Marine Corps' current fighter attack aircraft, the aging F-4 Phantom. A total of seven F/A-18 squadrons is currently schedided to stand up during the FYDP. The first squadron was activated at El Toro in July 1982, with the second and third squadrons standing up by early 1983. The F/A-18 program is receiving soUd support and all program costs and technical problems are firmly under control. This will enable the first three F/A-18 squadrons to be operational by the end of FY83. The Navy and Marine Corps have agreed to develop a capability to deploy two Marine Corps F/A-18 squadrons by January 1984.

The CH-53E heavy Uft heUcopter is capable of Ufting 93 percent of the combat essential equipment within a Marine Division as weU as retrieving aU Marine tactical aircraft. There are presently two operational squadrons of 15 aircraft each. A third squadron will stand up by 1985.

Attrition of CH-46 and CH-53 A/D assaidt heUcopters will have significant adverse impact on assauh Uft by the early 1990's. Therefore, the number one aviation program is a replacement for the CH-46 and CH-53 A/D. OSD has directed that a tri-service advanced rotocraft program be estabUshed and designated as the JVX. Envisioned as a tUt-rotor transport, it wiU revolutionize maritime power projection capabiUty as well as provide multi-service use for subsequent operations ashore. This aircraft wiU have the potential of transporting 24 combat-loaded Marines at 250 knots over a 200 nautical-mile radius.

This capability wiU permit greater standoff or dispersal of amphibious task force ships; circunmavigation of adverse weather, terrain, or high-threat areas; or penetration in depth to locations on the enemy's flanks or rear areas. JVX wiU set the pace for assault lift in the 1990's.

Air-launched we^ons, especiaUy antiarmor, are also programmed for improvement. Laser Maverick wiU provide a stand-off, air/ground-designated precision-guided missile which can destroy heavy armor and fortified bunkers while furnishing increased TACAIR survivability in the close ak support role. Procurement of the Laser Maverick will match the introduction of the AV-8B in 1985.

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Hellfire was developed as a weapon for the Army's AH-64. Funding exists through the FYDP for Marine-peculiar changes, procurement of the Hellfire, and the retrofit of aU AH-lJ's to accept the missile. This system should be in the field in 1986. Also in 1986, the Gator, a nearterm, air scatterable, landmine weapon to slow or canalize advancing armor, will be fielded.

The air defense of units on the ground is also being improved. The Redeye is being replaced with Stinger. This will provide ground forces with an advanced, man-portable, surface-to-air missile for use against low-altitude jet/helicopter targets. The system is in production and fielding is underway. The units using Stinger are also being increased, providing significant improvements in the air defense capability of the Wing.

The Improved Hawk (IHAWK) enhances the low to medium altitude air defense capabiUty needed to counter the increasing air threat to Marine ground instaUations and vital zones. Procurement of additional batteries will double the Hawk battalion's simultaneous engagement capabiUty and wUl provide significant advances in the integrated air defense capabiUty of Marine units.

Ground and aviation combat units may get the headUnes, but without the Combat Service Support (CSS) units there is no sustainabihty for the force. CSS initiatives for POM-84 reflect a continuation of the plan to restore the fuU spectmm of functional capabiUties within the Force Service Support Groups (FSSGs).

With the exception of medical, dental, hospital, and marginal terrain vehicle companies, aU companies within the FSSGs are planned for activation by September 1983. By FY85 more than 1300 additional billets will have been fleshed out, resulting in the establishment of some capabiUty in every functional area. This will provide sufficient manpower resources to attain a substantially "combat ready for personnel" status in most FFG units by the end of FY85. Acquisition of new equipment, modernization programs, and manpower initiatives to remedy structural deficiencies wiU further enhance CSS capabUities. Specific programs are as follows: Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) — A 600-gaUon-per-hour ROWPU wiU replace current water purification equipment, significantly upgrading our capabilities. It will be possible to make potable water from fresh, brackish, salt, and NBC contaminated water sources. Seventh MAB Shipmate, November 1982

(the NTPS Brigade) will receive the first unit, followed in FY83 by issue to the East Coast engineer organizations.

Logistics Vehicle System (LVS or Dragon Wagon) — The Dragon Wagon consists of a 16-ton class heavy prime mover and one of four rear-body units.

The rear-body units are powered trailers which allow greatly expanded off-road mobility over conventional tractor-trailer systems. The four rear-body configurations are container transport, wrecker, 5th wheel (to allow movement of conventional trailers), and a dropside cargo trailer with crane. The LVS will provide the Marine Corps' first practical field capability to transport 8'x8'x20' containers, shelters, and modules — capabilities that are required to support the MAGTF. This system wiU greatly enhance CSS unit ability to refuel, rearm, and resupply the combat and combat support elements of operating units. Initial fielding is planned for FY84.

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Five-Ton Trucks — The delivery of improved M939 series of five-ton trucks to active combat support and CSS units began in July 1982. Replacement of all IVi-ton and M39 series five-ton trucks by the M939 and M809 series trucks wiU be completed by FY87.

Automated Data Processing — Two initiatives will enhance the ADP capabilities within the FMF. The first, a deployable Force Automated Service Center (FASC), will provide a MAB or MAF with an organic, completely deployable computer capable of processing all automated information systems currently provided in garrison. Procurement began in FY82 with deUveries in FY82, FY83, and FY84.

Secondly, additional 130 Automated Data Processing Equipment FMF (ADPEFMF) devices will be procured during FY84 to increase avaUable processing time for CSS appUcations required at the battalion, squadron, and separate company level.

Manpower Initiatives — CSS manpower initiatives under POM-84 represent a fine tuning of the enhancements that were achieved during previous POM initiatives. Initiatives include increases in senior officers and senior staff NCOs in the FSSG headquarters, an increased food-service capability, and additional billets for maintenance management specialists.

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A Marine in California Archibald

GiUespie in the Mexican War, West

Lieutenant C o m m a n d e r Equen B. Meader, USNR (Ret.)

Naval operations on the West Coast during the Mexican War, which began a good year before those in the Gulf of Mexico, were dominated by three most intriguing personalities. First there was Coitunodore Robert Stockton, who commanded Pacific operations on shore. He was considered overbearing and was unquestionably high-handed, for he eventuaUy set up a CaUfornia state government without permission from the Congress. EquaUy flamboyant was Captain John C. Fremont, once a professor in mathematics in the Navy, who had been sent out as an Army topographical engineer to map a cross-continent route to CaUfornia. He could be impetuous and also dilatory, which explains some of the confUcts in this man who was still causing trouble as a Civil War general officer. More important, his father-in-law was the powerful Senator Thomas Hart Benton, who for years had been the foremost exponent of the poUcy of Manifest Destiny.

Then there was an extraordinary Marine officer. Lieutenant Archibald H. GiUespie. What sort of person was the Marine who apparently had the ear of President Polk? In Surfboats and Horse Marines, Prof. K. Jack Bauer's definitive history of naval operations in the War with Mexico, his name appears at least 39 times. He was 33-years-old, tall, redheaded, with a stiff pointed beard. His quick temper matched his hair, and he lacked tact; despite his fluent Spanish, he held Califomians and Mexicans in contempt. Where diplomacy was a first requirement, these three characters presented almost the proportions of a comic opera — which were attained when General Stephen Kearny arrived overland and got into a squabble with Stockton over "who was running the show." It took General Winfield Scott to sort that out.

Six months before hostiUties started, on 30 October 1845, Gillespie had a confidential discussion with President Polk, Shipmate, November 1982

who sent him to assist Thomas Larkin, U.S. Consul at Monterey in Alta (Upper) California, who was alerted to the coming visit. Gillespie carried secret instructions (which he and Fremont later considerably exceeded) to help California throw off Mexican rule but, worried about their nature, he memorized and destroyed them. In addition to the dispatches Gillespie also carried letters from Senator Benton and his daughter to her husband. Leaving Washington four days after his meeting with the President, GiUespie was next seen the following February at Mazatlan, then a small town on the West Coast of Mexico opposite the tip of Baja (Lower) California, having succeeded in crossing the width of Mexico, disguised, after some very rugged travel.

From one account, Gillespie rode into the village representing himself as a British subject, an agent for McDougal Distillery Ltd. of Edinburgh — a Ukely cover. Another able historian has GUlespie posing as a Massachusetts commerical agent looking after business interests in California, carrying false papers from Bryant, Sturgis & Co. of Boston.

That is plausible, for Larkin was a Massachusetts man, but most Navy men wUl prefer the liquor salesman's disguise.

At Mazatlan Gillespie reported to Commodore John Sloat, senior officer in the Pacific, who sent him north to

tween the two officers, as wUl be seen later on.

Gillespie finally arrived in Monterey on 17 April 1846, nearly six months after leaving Washington and three weeks before General Taylor's victory at Palo Alto on the Rio Grande. He found that the possibility of war with Mexico was overshadowed by the dispute between Britain and the U.S. over territorial claims to Oregon, with the cry "54-40 or fight" ringing through the land. Commodore Sloat was more concerned with the presence of HMS COLLINGWOOD, an

88-gun ship far superior to any of his, cruising the Oregon coast, than with events in Mexico. However, British involvement in European wars of the mid-19th Century led to a peaceful settlement of that problem.

After delivering his messages to Consul Larkin at Monterey, Gillespie went north to Sutter's Fort to deliver his letters to Fremont. Finding that Fremont, faced with a Mexican force, had retreated to the Oregon border, Gillespie followed and joined him on 9 May. After returning to Sutter's Fort, Fremont sent Gillespie to Yerba Buena (later San Francisco) in search of supplies. By good Gillespie and Fremont at Lake Klamath

Monterey in USS CYANE — by way of

the Sandwich Islands (now Hawaii), partially to conceal his destination. Capt.

William Mervine, commanding CYANE, had orders to proceed with dispatch, touching at Honolulu no longer than 48 hours for food and water. For some reason, he delayed the stop by six days, thus stretching out the voyage to almost eight weeks. Since Gillespie was carrying a message from the President, the argument for haste between USN and USMC can readily be imagined. The bad blood engendered created a lasting friction be29

luck, and at the suggestion of Cosul Larkin (who did not know Fremont's plans), USS PORTSMOUTH had shifted an-

chorage from Monterey to Yerba Buena.

With assurances from GiUespie" that Fremont was returning to the U.S., Commander Montgomery supplied him with what he needed from ship's stores.

With the imminence of a Mexican war (actually declared on 14 May 1846) and settlement of the Oregon question. Commodore Sloat had set his squadron to blockade various coastal towns, which were then easily captured by ships' landing forces. Sloat's general order, issued off Monterey on 7 July, is interesting: (He) cautions American Seamen and Marines to especially avoid that eternal disgrace which would be attached to our homes and our country's name, by indignity offered to a single female — even let her standing be however low it may.

At Monterey the Commodore had paraded the Marine garrison with its brass band to celebrate the taking of the town. Two days later, Commander Montgomery read Sloat's proclamation before the Custom House in Yerba Buena.

Sailors and Marines were similarly paraded, but with only a single fifer and drummer, and the flag was hoisted.

Lieutenant Henry Watson USMC and 14 Marines were left as a garrison.

On 12 July, Monterey having surrendered two days earlier, Fremont and Gillespie left the Sacramento River with 160 men for Monterey, Gillespie as second in command of this California battalion raised by Fremont. Commodore Sloat put Commodore Stockton in charge of all operations ashore and gave rank to Fremont as a major and Gillespie as captain. In August Stockton authorized Fremont to increase his battalion from 160 to 300 men, which would enable Stockton to withdraw ships and men from Alta to Baja CaUfornia, to blockade and attack Mexican ports on the Gulf of California and farther south.

Acapulco was indicated as his main base, with the remarkable objective of crossing Mexico and attacking Mexico City from the rear. When all this had transpired and Stockton was headed for Acapulco, Fremont was to become Governor of California with GUlespie as his secretary.

Gillespie was then commanding the southern district at Los Angeles. His garrison consisted of only 48 men, hardly enough to control the 1,500 pro-Mexican Angelenos. Gillespie wrote of his men; Every means in my power were tried to enforce discipline, but the men whom I depended upon — unaccustomed to control, perfect drunkards — would not do the Soldier's duty.

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Gillespie lighting off his cannon at San Pascual

He was attacked on 23 September and, out of water, surrendered a week later.

Paroled, he and his men marched to San Pedro, where they were taken aboard the American merchant ship VANDALIA. Since 6 August, First Lieutenant Jacob ZeiUn USMC, his Marines and a landing party from USS CONGRESS, had been garrisoning San Pedro. Farther up the coast on 14 August, Lieutenant WiUiam Maddox USMC, commanding some of Fremont's men, had pursued and captured exGovernor Alvarado and some of his staff near San Luis Obispo.

Gillespie's defeat came after he had to send ten of his most undiscipUned men to an outpost and another small party to San Diego, leaving him with less than 35 effectives. But Bauer says in Surf Boats and Horse Marines: Furthermore, it was as inexcusable to choose the tactless Gillespie to command the tinderbox that was Los Angeles as it was to garrison men of the California battalion there. Had Stockton garrisoned Los Angeles with Marines or sailors, however poorly they might have been suited to the task, there would not have been the friction that the strutting and drunken Bear Flaggers created. ("Bear Flaggers" were the irregular troops raised by Fremont for the "Bear Flag War," a revolt by American Califomians against Mexican rule. There were hundreds of Americans scattered over central and northern CaUfornia, as we know it today, who had been told to become Mexican citizens or get out. Led

by Frfemont, they chose to raise their flag with the symbol of a bear — which some said resembled a pig — designed by William Todd, a nephew of Mary Todd Lincoln. Assembling at Sonoma, north of Yerba Buena, they formed the backbone

of Fremont's and Gillespie's irregular cavalry and riflemen against the Mexicans. Their uniforms were dirty, greasy buckskins and moccasins, and the settlers, trappers and hunters were augmented by horse thieves, ruffians, jailbirds, and sailors who had jumped ship. AU were tougher and more dedicated than the Mexicans, but it was said of them that "they could be located by smeU if not by sight.")

Stockton resolved to recapture Los Angeles and sent Captain Mervine, now commanding USS SAVANNAH, to San Pedro to organize the expedition. He landed 225 of his men plus Gillespie's few riflemen, but without artillery or a supply train. Led by Gillespie, Captain Ward Marston and his Marine detachment, the force marched out in a hollow square formation. On 8 October it met Californio lancers on horseback, supported by a 4-pounder cannon (now in the USNA Museum), and were repulsed.

So, "having marched down the street, they marched back up again," with four dead and six wounded — but having learned that it is not easy to fight a land operation with sailors.

Mervine then sent VANDALIA to San Francisco to inform Stockton of this second failure, taking Gillespie and his men aboard SAVANNAH. On 27 October, with additional sailors and Marines from SAVANNAH, they landed to secure the town of San Pedro. Four days later Gillespie and 40 "Bear Flaggers" were landed, with a Marine detachment from USS CONGRESS to reinforce the garrison

at San Diego.

Then, on 3 December 1846, Gillespie was sent from San Diego with 39 men, a Shipmate, November 1982

California lancers at La Mesa

brass 4-pounder, and a deserter as guide, to meet General Stephen Kearny's party of 100 men, including dragoons and two howitzers, advancing from Santa Fe, New Mexico, guided by Kit Carson. The two parties met on the 6th at San Pascual and attacked a smaller force poised between them and San Diego. With exhausted horses and mules, the dragoons got spread out and Gillespie's cannon was left in the rear. Keamy's men were in poor shape after their march across the CaUforiua desert, the powder in their carbines was wet from rains, and orders were confused. It took GiUespie fifteen minutes to get to the front with his "Bear Flaggers", then his gun was drawn into the enemy lines when the mules bolted. After being knocked from his horse and pierced by a lance, Gillespie "cut his way back to where Kearny's two howitzers had taken position. One gun was already lost to the enemy. The other stood loaded, ready to fire, but the gunner had no match. GiUespie lit off the gun with his cigar lighter and then collapsed from loss of blood."* Thus Gillespie, almost single-handed, saved the remnant of the American force with grapeshot and his trusty flint-and-steel.

However, the result was that an inferior force of Mexicans had inflicted on us a stunning defeat. Of 140 Americans, 20 were kUled, including three officers. A dozen were wounded, including Gillespie and Kearny. According to Nathan Brooks' Complete History of the Mexican War, "Many of the survivors had from two to ten lance wounds; Captain •Marine Corps Gazette Gillespie by BGen. Edward B. Simmons USMC Shipmate, November 1982

Gillespie and Lieutenant Warner had three each and the General two." No musical comedy brawl this, with over 22% casualties in a very brief but bloody action. But the Americans had to learn, with cold steel, that when they were Ulmounted and ill-fed they could not assume victory — especially when the opposing commander was of the stamp of Mexican Colonel Andreas Pico.

After the General and Commodore had patched up their differences, the naval army again moved against Los Angeles.

In a 10 January fight at San Gabriel, Gillespie's men beat off the enemy with a curtain of fire, Lieutenant Jacob Zeilin and his 30 Marines being prominent in the skirmishing, as Stockton and Kearny advanced on Los Angeles. Next day's Battle of La Mesa presented a hollow square of riflemen against mounted lancers; Gillespie's 4-pounder smashed the last sally and ended the matter, but he took a musket ball in his hip. Marines and riflemen dispersed the few remaining Mexican horsemen near the town and Gillespie, with his own hands, raised the flag over Govenment House. He had hauled it down when surrendering the previous September. With this action, Gillespie disappears from our story, as he returned to Washington with Stockton.

Apparently because of ill health, he was unwilling to be sent again to Mexico and temporarily dropped from sight.

In summary, U.S. naval forces, aided

by Frfemont's California Battalion and two companies of Kearny's dragoons, in six months had seized Alta CaUfornia, the whole state as we know it today. The credit for planning the campaigns is Stockton's, although he did much to

cause the revolt of the Californios. The last of these had been put down in early January 1847 when Captain Marston, with 101 Marines and mounted volunteers, marched from San Francisco to Santa Clara and swept up the last of the insurgents.

For the remaining year of the war, naval operations were concentrated in the Gulf of California and on the Mexican west coast in a series of landings to capture principal towns, withdrawals to move the few ships available to other ports, later recaptures of the towns, and suppression of Mexican seaborne trade.

Eventually, Baja California was reported as "pacified," and all mainland fortifications north of Acapulco had been destroyed by landing parties. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ending the war was signed on 2 February 1848, but not ratified by the U.S. Senate for five weeks and the Mexican Senate for four months.

And, of course, it took time for the news of the cease fire to reach the West Coast Navy. In May Guaymas and Mazatlan on the mainland were returned to Mexican control, but it was not until the end of August that La Paz, capitol of Baja California, was surrendered. And so ended the war, with the present state of CaUfornia an acquisition of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

What became of our most flamboyant and interesting character. Lieutenant Archibald Gillespie? Prior to Mexico he had had arduous service in the West Indies in 1843, in China in 1844, and he commanded the Marine detachment in USS BRANDYWINE untU September 1845.

Requesting leave for reasons of health, he was instead ordered to Washington and so was available when a Spanish-speaking emissary was needed to carry President Polk's dispatches to CaUfornia. At 34 he was promoted to captain "for distinguished service" and "meritorious conduct" at Los Angeles, and ten weeks later was breveted to major for "gallantry and courage" at San Pascual.

His rugged duty in California had worsened his health and, after service in Washington and New York, he requested two months leave in July of 1849. That was extended untU September 1853, when he took command of the Marine detachment at Pensacola. The following concluded on page 36

Photographs are of paintings by Maj. Charles Waterhouse USMCR, courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps.

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Unwept, Unhonored, Unsung The Unknown Artist of

Guadalcanal

Commander Guy Anselmo, Jr. USNR (Ret.)

GUADALCANAL: Maybe the most formidable "collection of enemies" the Marine Corps had yet faced, early in the Pacific War. Steep hills, described by Samuel Eliot Morison as "matted with jungle growth Uke barbed wire"; grassy ridges made for enemy concealment; deep ravines plunging to the sea below; intense rains, overwhehning mud, steaming temperatures — and the Japanese!

General Vandegrift (and, on a battalion level. Lieutenant Colonel Lewis (Chesty) Puller, later to "star" in his own right) seasoned as they were, recognized what appeared an unrelenting, unconquerable obstacle: Twenty-five hundred square mUes of terrain rife with misery and spilled blood!

Translations of Japanese reports left no doubts about the Canal's importance, as Lieutenant General Masai Maruyama, addressing his Second Division troops on 1 October emphasized: "This is the decisive battle between Japan and the United States, a battle in which the rise and faU (emphasis mine) of the Japanese Empire will be decided."

Like great oaks from little acorns, our victories in the jungles and on the atolls, hard-won, indeed, grew from the myriad of smaller encounters — over and under vast seas, at great and lesser altitudes, deep within the valleys, mnning the meandering rivers and streams.

Like the Matanikau, on 8 October 1942.

Attacked in daylight by jungle mud, in darkness by fanatical Nipponese, it was a grim period for Marine raiders, badly mauled by mortar and machine gun fire before reversing the hand-to-hand struggle which was Guadalcanal.

One unknown Marine, probably a later casuahy, wasn't content alone to win that river obstacle; he also helped corpsmen evacuate the wounded. Then, with pencil and thin cardboard in hand, he sketched the scene — the stretcher bearers painfully making their way up a ravine.

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Called "Stretcher Party" after its discovery rolled in a blanket in an ambulance, it immediately took on curiosity and fame. It was, after aU, one of the very first artistic, "I was there" impressions of Marine combat in World War II — a notable complement to the later, much-heralded Marine Corps Art Program.

It was described, with a certain emotion and feeling, in a variety of ways: — "The sketch obviously was inspired by a virile sympathy for the litter-bearers as they labored through their tasks of mercy while enemy fire exploded around them."

— "Veterans of Guadalcanal say only one who had shared that danger could have drawn with such an understanding touch."

— " . . . An inspiring story — the straining muscles of the stretcher bearers . . . the tender sympathy with which the wounded is being borne."

It was also the nicest kind of paradox

of war; a very simple picture teUing a very complex story, worth many thousands of words! And it easily won the early acclaim of art critics, who cited its "rare, primitive quality springing naturally from a native and unpracticed talent."

Commander William N. New (MC) received "Stretcher Party" from that ambulance driver, bringing it back to the states where it enjoyed considerable exposure and generated widespread enthusiasm alongside works of war art by other (known) Marines.

All Hands picked up the story in its October, 1943 issue and Life, in December of that year, recognized the picture's dramatic, patriotic overtones: Americans offering both limb and life in this on-the-scene archive of "tragedy before victory" in those tortuous early weeks when we took the offensive. Simply stated, it was characterized as "weU becoming one of the most famous works of art of the war."

Stretcher party on Guadalcanal ?

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Underlying aU the notoriety surrounding its acclaim, however, was the nagging question: "Who is the artist?"

"GUADALCANAL Solomon Islands Oct. 8, 1942," remained clear on the lower right corner, but the artist's signature, blurred, frustrated all efforts to learn his identity. Furthermore, the ominous theory persisted that he had been wounded — possibly kiUed — in a jungle amphitheatre not known for longevity among men!

"Like Ughtning his memory raced back," described the human emotion of one Private First Class Elmer Sidney Smith, Jr., a yoimg Marine from Mississippi, as he thumbed through the pages of Life while recuperating from his severe Okinawa wounds. "The Unknown Artist of Guadalcanal" had now achieved a rightful identity for his own Corps, for the Navy, for the pubUc at large which had found solace, hope and inspiration from his gripping visual message — doubly strong in its impact because he had both seen and felt as he drew.

Elmer Sidney Smith, Jr. then enjoyed the fame — if only fleeting — which he rightfuUy deserved. Fleeting, indeed, for thirty years had to pass before his deed

was again recognized, when his eloquent sketch joined the very best of the war artists in iUustrating James Jones's classic book. World War II. Today, that "Artist-in-residence at the Matanikau River" Uves quietly m Texas, and recaUs that tough and tragic, but eventuaUy victorious, era which tested both men's souls and bodies — and took so very many — from August '42 to Febmary '43.

"He was strong and not so heavy," Smith sadly remembers. We came upon him and two or three other Marines . . . We carried him in a poncho the first few nules . . . he was in great pain . . . Later, we came upon another stretcher . . . no other stretcher to be seen . . . no morphine.

"We carried him down to the boats waiting there," he continued. "What happened after we put him on a boat I do not know.

"I noticed dead, decomposed Japs in the water. I feU into the river mouth to drink . . . we had been out of water for a long time. Canteens were empty."

Besides the original signature, erased from an insignificant Uttle war sketch

which won great significance, also erased are some — but not aU — memories of those Marines who Uved to take Guadalcanal, reversing an ominous Oriental threat at an enormous human price.

Whatever the conditions which obUterate either identity or memory — be they physical or the inroads of time — the "unknown" artist, so badly wounded after giving solace to another did not, fortimately, remain "unwept, unhonored, and unsung."

Forty years have passed since Elmer Sidney Smith — kind of a special symbol of Marine Corps courage, and compassion in a veritable jungle of firefight — bore arms, a stretcher of mercy, the crude implements of art, and the woimds of the enemy. At this 1982 milestone of history, commemorating what Guadalcanal meant in the spirit of freedom, this smaU town boy's role should, once again, regenerate a place in the hearts and minds of those who searched for him, found him, then forgot his simple, but poignant story, almost beclouded by a span of modem man numbered "1942-1982."

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The Great Hoax Pappy Boyington*s Last

Dogfight

Robert T. Schram

It all started for Black Sheep One on 3 January 1944, when he shot down his 28th Japanese plane to become the USMC's top ace, because Major G.W. "Pappy" Boyington was shot down that day, imprisoned, and never fought again.

That is, he didn't fight again until 1980, when a Japanese proceeded to make a living off the story "I shot down Pappy Boyington in WW 11", aided by the publicity from the TV series Black Sheep Squadron. This man, Masajiro Kawato, was a former Zero pilot who was at Rabaul when Boyington was shot down.

Kawato turned out to be a blatant exploiter of historical inaccuracies, shunned by his former Zero pilots, but he sold the U.S. pubUc on his so-caUed exploits in a book, capitalizing on Boyington's notoriety from the TV series as free pubUcity.

Colonel Boyington first learned about Masajiro Kawato in late 1978, about 12 months after the NBC TV series about his WW II Squadron, Baa Baa Black Sheep, appeared in the U.S. At first, he accepted Kawato's claim as possibly true.

That is, he did until he had a chance to read Kawato's book, Bye Bye Blacksheep (formerly called Flight into Conquest), pubUshed in 1978. The claim made by Kawato just didn't match with Colonel Boyington's memory of his final combat action. However, this really didn't become too much of a public issue until about a year later when Kawato started attending air shows, always the same ones attended by Colonel Boyington, selling autographed copies of his book in a booth headlined with "I shot down Pappy Boyington".

In 1980, Colonel Boyington asked one of his friends, Mr. Bob Strickland — an ex-Navy man living in Japan, to check on Kawato's claim. Strickland agreed and, after some 12 months of research, proved conclusively Kawato did not shoot down Colonel Boyington. In the process, members of Japan's Zero Fighter Pilots' Association (ZFPA) provided the final Shipmate, November 1982

data denouncing Kawato. They also established friendships between former pilots of both sides, thus forming a nucleus that helped expand a cultural exchange program in bringing young students from Japan to the U.S. and vice-versa (more about the cultural exchange program later).

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Masajiro Kawato in his airshow sales booth

Maj. Gregory W. Boyington USMC took command of VMF-214 in August 1943. The Squadron was made up of unassigned pilots, misfits, and anyone he could latch onto who could fly an F4U Corsair. Major Boyington, dubbed "Pappy" by his men because he was 8-10 years older than his oldest squadron member, came to the South Pacific and VMF-214 by way of Claire Chenault's "Flying Tigers", also known as the All Volunteer Group (AVG) who fought against the Japanese in China. He had to fight for command of VMF-214, and once he got it, proceeded to make it famous. His squadron soon became known not only as an extremely effective fighting group, but also as rabble rousing non-conformists who well represented their squadron name, "The Black Sheep". By 27 December 1943, Major Boyington had 25 confirmed victories, 19 in the South Pacific with VMF-214 and 6 with the AVG in China.

On 3 January 1944, Boyington got up before sunrise and, with his wingman for the day, Capt. George Ashmun USMC, prepared to lead an eight-plane group

from Bougainville on a fighter sweep over the Rabaul area. According to official USMC records, this flight took off at 0640 in two four-plane sections, with Boyington leading the first and Ashmun as his wing (note the time). They engaged 10-12 Zeros at 0740 and, in the ensuing action, Boyington got two and Ashmun one. Then, an additional 20 Zeros joined the battle and Ashmun's plane, seriously damaged, started to go down. In covering Ashmun, who was killed in the action, Boyington shot down another Zero (making a total of 28) but was wounded and had a badly damaged Corsair to fly. He bailed out just before his plane crashed; his watch was crushed in the process showing a time of 0745. Boyington spent the rest of WW II held incommunicado in a Japanese POW camp and the Marine Corps assumed he was dead because his name never appeared on a POW list.

In March 1944, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Upon repatriation in 1945, President Truman personally awarded him his medal. Boyington later pubUshed a book about his WW II experiences, titled Baa Baa Blacksheep, in honor of his mates in VMF-214. The late-70's TV series of the same name as his book rekindled interest in Colonel Boyington's WW II exploits as commander of the Black Sheep Squadron. Little did he know how much interest this show would stir up, or what kind.

Masajiro Kawato first appeared on the scene in California in September 1976, after he supposedly completed a 5000-mile solo flight from Tokyo to California in a Piper Commanche. (This was later proven false, since no agency anywhere in the U.S. or Japan had any record of this flight and it was technically impossible. The fuel required for a 5000-mile trip in a Commanche weighs 3000 lbs and the gross take off weight allowed for the plane is 3200 lbs, to include plane, pilot, and fuel.) About six months after the "Black Sheep" series 35

began, Kawato approached NBC representing himself as the "man who shot down Pappy Boyington". Kawato claimed that, without a doubt, he was the one who shot down Boyington on 3 January 1944, since he'd flown that day and had a victory. Additionally, he claimed he'd been individually decorated four times during the war for his skill at downing the enemy (this also was later disproved, for official Japanese records show no Zero pilot was ever decorated individually during WW II). It was after his appearance in late 1979 and early 1980 at air shows, selling his book in booths advertising "I shot down Pappy Boyington", that Colonel Boyington became serious about investigating Kawato's claims.

Enter Bob Strickland, the Zero Fighter Pilots' Association, Dr. Inoki Masanichi (a respected Japanese historian and former president of Japan's National Defense Academy — Japan's West Point and AnnapoUs combined), and Mr. Henry Sakaida, editor of the U.S. magazine, Fighter Pilots in Aerial Combat. They turned up the following facts based on official Japanese and USMC records: Kawato graduated from enlisted man's flight school in October 1943 and was assigned to the 253rd Kokutai on Rabaul. He did not graduate from the Naval Academy as claimed in his book.

He was flying on 3 January 1944, the day Boyington was shot down; however, he wasn't in the air during that particular battle and he didn't score a victory that day or any other day. Japanese records showed Kawato flew two missions that day: The first from 0610-0700 and the second from 0835-0920. It was impossible for Kawato to have been involved in the downing of Boyington at 0745.

Official Japanese records show the five-plane section led by former Warrant Officer Takeo Tanimizu was credited with two victories that day. USMC records agreed; only 2 planes were lost, the Corsairs of Boyington and Ashmun.

The records also showed Kawato did not fly with Tanimizu on 3 January.

Japanese records also confirmed Boyington's last three victories by matching USMC claims against recorded Japanese losses.

In a personal letter to Boyington regarding Kawato in May 1981, the ZFPA apologized for the selfish actions of Kawato and expressed deep shame for his crass attempt at profiteering from lies about his former comrades. They hoped Colonel Boyington would accept their best wishes and told him they would pro36

Pappy Boyington by his plane in 1943

Boyington by the TV version of his plane

vide the true facts about Kawato to anyone who later inquired. In fact, it was the ZFPA who confirmed Kawato was not in the air when Col. Boyington was shot down. Kawato finished the war with a little over 300 hours to his credit and no record anywhere of a single combat victory. The ZFPA concluded by saying they did not want to aid a man taking advantage of such a respected former competitor as Colonel Boyington.

The relationship established between Bob Strickland (former Navy flier), other U.S. WW II historians, and the former Zero Fighter Pilots continues to flourish.

They help each other track down former "competitors" who may have been involved in certain battles, etc. They also help each other carry out a cultural exchange program called JACE (Japanese American Cultural Exchange). JACE brings American students to Japan for study in the homes of an English speaking Japanese family and English speaking Japanese students to the U.S. In summary, it's been a long time since Colonel Boyington recorded his 28th victory on 3 January 1944, and was subsequently shot down trying to protect his wingman. The facts surrounding this occasion unmasked a hoax that took advantage of a Medal of Honor recipient.

Those involved in the search, both in the U.S. and Japan, now work together in furthering cross cultural ties. It's a nice finish to a story about one of America's leading aces of WW II and his relationship with former competitors — the Zero Fighter Pilots.

(Author's Note: I'd like to recognize the work of Mr. Robert A.G. Strickland of Kyoto, Japan. His dedicated efforts to coordinate this long, complicated research resulted in uncovering the Kawato hoax.)

A Marine in California (continued) September he was detailed to command the Marine detachment in USS INDEPENDENCE, commanded by Captain William Mervine — who had not forgotten the voyage in CYANE. Before sailing from New York to California the Captain charged that Gillespie "had swindled his messmates and brother officers out of money paid by them for mess stores."

Gillespie, seeing his career thus flawed, resigned his commission on 14 October 1854 at age 42, probably, according to General Simmons (see previous footnote), to avoid trial by court martial. After a series of unimportant political appointments, Gillespie died in San Francisco in 1873.

Perhaps, like some other men, he had lived too long, but we can all remember this remarkable Marine who literally stood by his gun at San Pascual to turn back the Mexican enemy while they shouted, "Ya es Gillespie. " ^

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Walter Colton, The Navy and California Betty Carney Taussig

A year or so ago I inherited my greatgreat-grandfather's house in Southern Maryland. In the attic I found a box of old photographs, a beautiful miniature of a young man perhaps made in the 1820s, and a book pubUshed in 1850 by Walter Cokon titled Three Years in California.

Walter Colton was the uncle of my greatgrandfather Walter Colton. I sat down in the attic and began to read one of the most enchanting tales I have ever read by a great master of prose.

In 1846 the Californios had decided that they would like to become a part of the United States. They comprised many nationaUties: English, Russian, Scottish and American in addition to Spanish.

Although I was raised in the Navy I never knew before this moment that CaUfornia was a Navy acquisition. Commodore Sloat, having been given a goahead by the American Government, had put up an American flag at San Francisco and another at Monterey. At this time Commodore Stockton called in Walter Colton, a Navy chaplain, and told him that he was to be the appointed Alcalde (Mayor) of Monterey, the headquarters of the operation. This would make him the highest judicial authority and the senior administrator, the senior Alcalde of all Alcaldes.

Walter Colton was less than enthusiastic and suggested that the ship's doctor or the purser might be better qualified, but the Commodore said they were needed aboard ship.

Walter Colton packed his little suitcase and went to the home of Mr. Larkin, the American Consul, where he had a room.

He became a great admirer of Mr. Larkin and at a later date would have wished him to accept a role in government when California became a state.

A man with a marvelous sense of humor and a lyrical gift with words, Walter then began his journal. On uneventful official days, which were not Shipmate, November 1982

many, he recounts trivial local incidents that give color to the people and illuminate those three years.

Then the battles with the Mexicans began, mostly around Los Angeles and San Diego. Descriptions of sailors who had never ridden a horse being mounted and doing battle with swords against the Mexicans, who had ridden before they walked and carried lances, would have been funny if it had not been a temporary setback. Prize ships were brought into Monterey from Mazatlan.

The miniature portrait of Colton, on ivory

The people of Monterey opened their homes and their hearts to the American Chaplain and, two months after his arrival, elected him their own Alcalde before the completion of the acquisition.

At the end of May 1848 he wrote, "Our town was startled out of its dreams today by the announcement that gold had been discovered on American Fork." In June 1848 he wrote, "Another report reached us this morning from American Fork. The rumor ran that several workmen . . . had thrown up shining scales of yellow ore, that proved to be gold."

By mid-July the servants had joined the gold rush and the chaplain was cooking his own breakfast. In September the Chaplain went to American Fork (next to Sutter's Creek) to see and report for himself. He described 50,000 people milling around with picks and finding gold everywhere.

The price of flour rose to S400 a barrel and, hold onto your hat, interest rates soared to an incredible 26%. Monterey became a town of gambling and prostitution overnight. Being the only protestant clergyman in Califorina, Walter Colton took a puritan view of these activities.

Early in his administration he had started the first newspaper in California.

Finding an old printing press from a decaying mission he repaired it and, having no paper, he used cigar paper with which Californios wrapped their cigars.

This first newspaper was an overnight success with a weekly circulation of 2,800.

He had immediately instituted a very successful prison reform, where prisoners were used as a work force but were paid for their work. In 1848 the Chaplain started a town hall with the lower apartments to be used for the first school house in CaUfornia. Built by the labor of paid prisoners and mostly paid for by fines from his gambling friends it was called "the finest building in the West."

In recent years much attention has been given to the plate theory of the crust of the earth. Only a few years ago a young woman archeologist found an ancient whale skeleton near the top of the Sierras, the plate theory making its location reasonable, but Walter Colton wrote, "let him (the geologist) turn inland and he will find on the mountains, two hundred miles from the sea and on elevations of a thousand feet the same marine products; and not only these, but the skeleton of a whale almost entire.

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and dry, glimmering Uke the pale skeleton of a huge cloud between us and the moon?"

At the end of his book, he Usts prominent citizens and their contributions. His book is dedicated to Gen. Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. He says of him, "His father had held a miUtary conmiand under the crown of Spain but in his discontent with Mexican rule he not only assisted in the acquisition by the United States but, as a very rich man, gave to the United States some 14 different parcels of land for govenmient buildings including hospitals, schools and orphanages." He also gave nearly half a milUon doUars (a sizable amount in those days) in some 22 different amounts for the buUding of pubUc buildings.

At the end of the book Colton Usts towns with descriptions and predictions for the future. Of San Francisco he said, "Three years ago only a dozen shanties sprinkled its sand hiUs . . . now it looks Uke the skeleton of a huge city."

He had a great love for the CaUfornia missions. He wrote, "In 1833 the supreme govenmient of Mexico issued a decree which converted them into civU institutions subject to the control of the state . . . the civU administrators

Colton Hall in Monterey plundered them." Taking each mission, he gives a Ust of inventory prior to 1833 and compares it to what existed 16 years later when he wrote his book. Of the Mission of Dolores at San Francisco he wrote, "Its stock in 1825 consisted of 76,000 head of cattle, 950 tame horses, 2000 breeding mares, 84 stud of choice breed, 820 mules, 79,000 sheep, 2000 hogs, 450 yoke of working oxen, 18,000 bushels of wheat, $35,000 in merchandize, and $25,000 in specie. It was secularized in 1834 by order of Gen. Figueroa and soon became a wreck."

Contrary to common beUef, the Indians loved the beauty and prosperity of the missions. In only one case was a padre cruel, and he was recaUed to Spain. Each mission has a similar accounting to that of Dolores.

When the town haU-school house was completed, it was used for the constitutional convention to make California a state in 1849. Named Colton Hall it is now the Historical Center for CaUfornia and the City Hall of Monterey.

Last Christmas my husband and I went to California. On a special side trip to Monterey we visited Colton HaU. At the end of the great haU was a beautiful portrait of Walter Cokon — and there to my unbeUeving eyes was the one and the same as my beautiful miniature from the attic whose identity I had not known untU that moment. In piecing k together my great-grandfather Colton had had two portraits commissioned by a New York painter in 1911, one of his uncle from the miniature, and one of himself. The one of my great-grandfather hangs in the dining room of my farm house but the miniature I have given to the museum at Colton HaU.

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How To Run An Orphan Ship The Skipper's

On His Own

Captain J o s e p h K. Taussig, Jr., U S N (Ret.)

In 1949, the LST-859 was truly an orphan ship.

Prior to the estabUshment of the Naval Base concept of running the shore estabUshment by General Order 19 in 1947, the ship had been assigned to the Naval Operating Base, Pearl Harbor, and used as a ferry, logistic support provisioner, and various and sundry odd tasks around the Hawaiian Islands.

Under the new concept. Naval Base Pearl ran nothing operationally, was not a type command, and had no budget from anyone to support the LST-849.

Nonetheless, somehow or other, the ship had faUen through the cracks of reorganization and was still assigned to the Naval Base Commander for operational control when 1 reported as the Admiiustrative Aide in the faU of 1949.

By great good fortune, the Commanding Officer assigned to this pathetic orphan was a real doer, with a diabolical knowledge of how to accompUsh the impossible. He had, in fact, tried to straighten out his command echelons but had failed to impress anyone that a ship was a ship and should have a Type Commander to look to for budgets, adnunistrative support, and whatever a ship needs that it carmot beg, borrow, or steal from some unsuspecting shore activity.

One bright morning, (then) Col. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, the Commander of the Marine Barracks, and hence, the Naval Base Security Officer, showed up in my office with the Commanding Officer of LST-859 in tow.

Smoke was pouring from the Colonel's nose as he pulled on his ever present buUdog pipe, and announced: "I want to see Admiral Cruzen to prefer charges against the Captain of the LST-859 for theft!"

This was rather disconcerting to me, as the Captain's brother was a classmate of mine, and I had, indeed known the young Lieutenant standing before me when he was a sub-teenager.

Having just graduated from Law School, I asked the Colonel what had happened. After all, a potential client is a potential client.

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It seems that some Yard poUce had observed a rattletrap Ford on Drydock Number 1, with two male figures around it. The men were putting something in the trunk and back seat of the vehicle.

The police could not apprehend the interlopers, but they did get the license number. They had traced this through the Honolulu Police Department, and the car was registered in the name of the Commanding Officer, LST-859. It seems that the Commanding Officer had given his keys to the Executive Officer, who had given them to the Officer of the Deck, who had given them to the Boatswain's Mate of the Watch, who had given them to two sailors who somehow or other knew that there were five 5-gaUon cans of paint sitting alongside Drydock Number 1, just aching to be liberated to spruce up the LST-859.

Chesty Puller had seen through this smoke screen, and there he was, with the poor Lieutenant in tow.

I buzzed the Admiral's buzzer three times (the signal that we had another fiasco going), and he buzzed back twice, the signal to come into his office. He listened attentively and patiently to the story told by the Colonel, instructed him to retrieve the paint, and said that he, the Admiral would take the matter under advisement.

An hour later, Colonel PuUer, along with the Commander of the Shipyard, the Shipyard Industrial Officer, the Provost Marshall, and the Commanding Officer of the LST-859 were back in my office.

Everyone save the Captain of the ship seemed highly perturbed.

Three buzzers. Two buzzers. We went into the Admiral's office. It seems that on the way back to retrieve the paint, the Commanding Officer had questioned Colonel Puller rather carefuUy about the law of larceny, and particularly identifying the corpus delecti. The Colonel, being a good Marine, was quite expansive in his discussion.

The real problem arose when it was obvious that three of the cans had so much dripped paint on them, that it was impossible to identify the owner or custo-

dian. Accordingly, the Commanding Officer was only willing to give up two cans in the good cause of evidence of a corpus delecti to his heinous crime. This refusal, in turn, had incited the gathered multitude, now standing before the Admiral.

The Admiral questioned Colonel Puller as to his discussion of the law . . . and it was letter perfect. The Admiral then said that he could not order the return of the three cans because of the law, and that he would take under advisement the problem of what to do to the Commanding Officer about the other two cans.

The "punishment" was an invitation to dinner at the Admiral's Quarters, and we all had a fine time regaling each other with flowery versions of all the thefts we had gotten away with .

Shortly thereafter, the LST-859 was ordered to the Aleutians for some reason or other to carry some supplies around between Kodiak, Adak, and a few way stations.

The ship had been gone a couple of weeks, when I received a message to the effect that she had sprung a leak in her tank deck but the pumps were holding at about three inches of water, and ending with a request for Yard availability to get the leak repaired. I prepared and sent off a message to the effect that Naval Bases did not have authority to order Yard avaUabilities, or pay for repairs to leaks, and suggested that since the ship had been ordered to serve the Commander, Alaskan Area (an Air Force General), that the message be sent to him.

About ten days later, I received a message from the Commanding Officer, LST-859. It had twenty-one Information Addressees, and no Action Addressee. It was eight pages long, and was a simple recitation of the original message to me; my reply, the message sent to CinCAL; his reply; and on and on. The last Une was: "Alexander Botts, Earthworm, Illinois", a closing used in a series of articles in the Saturday Evening Post, in which a tractor salesman's correspon(continued on next page)

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dence with his home office was the format of the stories.

A few minutes after receiving the message, my telephone rang, and it was the Commurucations Officer of the Pacific Fleet. He was raging. He wanted to know who the Commanding Officer reported to, and I suggested that it was probably Admiral Cruzen, but nobody seemed too siu-e.

It turns out that aU the laws of the Medes and the Persians, to say nothing of the sanctity of the Signal Book, had been violated by the message. Further (because this was before the days of Xerox and other similar modem inconveniences) the addressees posed a numerical problem involved in reproducing and filing the message, and further, there were a lot of activities which were out of the way, and did not conform to the FiUng Manual reqtUrements.

I assured the Communications Officer that I would inform Admiral Crtizen of this total outrage to the sanctity of the Signal Book. He picked up the telephone, dialed CinCPac's Headquarters, and suggested gently to the Chief of Staff, that the best solution to the problem was to get Admiral Radford to order the ship to Bremerton, and have the leak repaired.

This was evidently too easy a solution to be aUowed to pass quietly, for in about a month, I received another message from the Commanding Officer of the LST-859. It had the same twentyone Information Addressees, and did not have any Action Addressee. This message was short and to the point. It referred to a page in an AprU 1947 Popular Mechanics magazine, and then stated: "I have spent $457.98 on mine." It was then closed by "Commanding Officer, LST-859," at least not by "Alexander Botts, Earthworm, Illinois."

I unmediately called the Honolulu Public Library to inquire about the avaUabiUty of the Popular Mechanics, and was informed that this had been checked out the first thing in the moming by a messenger from CinCPacFlt. So, I told the Admiral, and he instructed me to call the Fleet Communications Officer. He was reaUy boiUng. What was going to happen to the poor Commanding Officer of the LST-859 shouldn't happen to one's worst enemy, must less somebody you didn't Uke. Admiral Cruzen, who was Ustening in, suggested that perhaps Admiral Radford might Uke to know about this latest transgression, whatever it was.

It turned out that the reference was to a War Surplus Administration advertise40

USS I-AFAYETTE CoDNTY (LST-859) survived the vicissitudes of Pearl Harbor to fight again at Inchon

ment for surplus SG-1 radars, which they were trying to seU off for S89.95.

When the wayward Commanding Officer reported in on his return from the Aluetians, I queried him about his radar.

He assured me that he not only got a new radar, but this one had a PPI Scope on it, and this was a lot easier to navigate with in the Aleutian fog, then the old one with an " A " Scope.

The next message from the LST-859 reaUy took the last old rag off the bush.

It arrived on my desk in due form and technicaUy correct, addressed to Admiral Cruzen. It asked permission to demonstrate the proper method of maneuvering into a docking area by using the ship's anchor to swing on.

Even Admiral Cruzen blanched. There were so many cables, pipes, and various assorted water lines, steam Unes, and other flora and fauna laid in the waters of Pearl Harbor by long forgotten entrepeneurs and assorted PubUc Works

persoimel that nobody had the foggiest notion of what was or was not on the bottom of the Harbor, or where. Dropping an anchor would probably be aU right, but fishing it up again was a different story, and visions of a spaghetti potpourri hanging from the anchor was enough even to mffle Admiral Cruzen's normal calmness in the face of adversity.

So, we fired off a message stating "NO WAY." This so upset tiie Commanding Officer that he wrote a marvelous article for the Naval Institute Proceedings on what he would have done to maneuver his ship into dock, if somebody hadn't stopped him.

The epUogue of aU this turned out weU for the imdaunted and imbeatable Commanding Officer. He finally got off of aU the hooks he had been on and turned back from all the precipices towards which he had strided — by marrying Admiral Radford's niece!

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Ill Wind, ill Feeling and Aid at Rhodes C o m m a n d e r Todd B l a d e s , USN (Ret.)

It was Wednesday of the last week in August 1970 when USS CONCORD (AFS-5), one of the Navy's newest fleet supply ships, dropped anchor outside the breakwater at the city of Rhodes, Greece.

The city, on the northeast tip of that largest of the Greek Dodecanese Islands, has no natural harbor, nor any at all large enough for a deep draft cargo ship.

The man-made basin inside the breakwater is only big enough for fishing and sponge boats, yachts, and maybe one of the smaUer motor ships that serve in the Mediterranean as passenger and automobUe ferries.

The roadstead outside the little basin provides no shelter from the wind and sea. The Sailing Directions say the island itself usuaUy provides a lee from the prevaiUng northwest winds, which tend to come out of the Aegean Sea funneled down along the coast of Turkey. In keeping with Murphy's Law though, that week the wind was steady and strong out of the northeast. Blowing out of the AnatoUan heights of central Turkey, across about a 30-mUe fetch of open water, it had stirred up an uncomfortable ground sweU and four or five foot waves right across our anchorage. We had to use both anchors to hold the ground. The engineering plant was kept on the Une, and a skeleton bridge watch stayed manned to recover from a possible anchor drag rather than drift aground on .the jagged shoreline.

None of these arrangements made the crew happy. There was the bigger than normal in-port watch to stand in the first place, and then they all worried about whether or not they would get ashore on Uberty. After all, we had come to Rhodes for deserved "Rest & Recreation" after work-packed days of underway replenishment and readiness training with the Sixth Fleet. We had been doing our thing, and now it was time to have some fun. But there was no way to put our boats over the side in those angry waters without grave danger; it looked Uke that 42

day it was going to be "liberty, but no boats." We sent the Supply Officer ashore with the returning pUot boat to see if he could contract a local boatman to ferry our Uberty parties back and forth. None could be persuaded in that weather, for good seamen everywhere have a healthy respect for the sea, but agreement with one of them was concluded shoidd wind and waves abate.

Conditions never improved enough to use our own boats, but by next moming they satisfied the Greek master and he provided genial service to happy sailors and officers for the five remaining days of CONCORD'S port visit.

You have to experience it to understand the special joy that shore leave in a friendly foreign port brings to every ship saUor. It's one that you never cease to reUsh as long as you foUow the ways of the sea. It is something Uke making a touring vacation, but one where you carry your own comfortable hotel, dining room, and kitchen along. Of course, it's a working vacation, but then you're carrying your workplace along too. In anticipation enroute to port, there's the pleasure of readying best uniforms or civiUan clothes, and of Uning up with the Paymaster to get accumulated money off the books. There's the specialness about faUing in on deck at "Quarters For Entering Port" on the day of arrival, and in the cheers that ring throughout the ship at the first sounding of "Knock Off Ship's Work," and "Liberty Call."

The city of Rhodes stirred up the usual brand of happy anticipation that August, in spite of the brisk winds. It was, after aU, stiU summer, and Mediterranean ports — most particularly those in the islands — are especially appealing then.

In most, besides the natives to meet there are tourists from all parts of Europe, and usually some Americans too. There is everywhere the blend of the ancient and the new — in architecture and in behavior — that charms any visitor with an open mind and heart. Rhodes was no dif-

ferent. Then, as now, there is the old, medieval fortress city built as a stronghold and base for the Knights HospitaUers during the Crusades and the later struggles with Muslim pirates and Ottoman Tiu^ks. If you're interested in more ancient history, there are bus tours to inspect the ruins of Classic Greek and later Roman temples at Lindos on a promontory jutting from the southeast coast of the island. And there is evidence left of a flourishing civUization in the late Bronze Age, the heyday of the Mycenaean Greeks, those warrior-traders about whom Homer sang. Even those who know Uttle else about the island have at least heard of the Colossus of Rhodes, a huge statue that once stood astride an ancestor breakwater to guard the city gates. For those not intrigued by things old, there is the contemporary city surrounding the boat basin, with its shops, hotels, cafes, and tavemas. There was something for everyone to enjoy for those few days of stand-down from fleet operations.

But in 1970 there was a sour note. We had come to expect it, although we never got used to it. Like back home where disenchantment was also spreading, by that year United States fighting in Vietnam was not popular with most Europeans. And so at Rhodes, as elsewhere that summer, there was a perceptible coolness and subtle antagonism toward U.S. Navy officers and sailors on Uberty.

Even in civilian clothes it was impossible to blend in with the crowds — our shortish hair gave us away if nothing else did.

There was more than icy looks and occasional direct rudeness. You would overhear disparaging conversations, usually in English rather than in native Scandinavian, Dutch, German, Italian, Greek, et at. It was all laid out: napalming poor innocent villagers, drug-stoned GIs running amok, carpet bombing, cynical invasion of Cambodia, corruption-riddled RVN government — everything was covered.

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acutely sensitive to these gibes than the oldtimers. An international Western language of music, clothes, Uving styles, and often of attitudes was then common to their age group. And during summer months the Mediterranean littoral is crowded with the young of all nations, vacationing or just drifting.

By and large, to their great credit and good sense, our officers and bluejackets are able to take such things in stride. In every crew, of course, there are a few from whom the local populace needs to be protected. As long as these few can be quickly spotted and quietiy whisked back aboard ship, and as long as feathers ashore are not too badly ruffled, all is well. So far, this was CONCORD'S fourth liberty port of that Med deployment, and we'd had no serious incidents in spite of Vietnam War taunts.

But besides bad weather and possibly ugly intemational publicity/damage claims, there are other things that can mess up a port visit. In every crew there are also some who need protection for themselves/rom themselves. In 1970 there was a Sixth Fleet regulation that forbade the renting of motorcycles, motorbikes, and motor scooters by fleet personnel on liberty. Theses vehicles were not covered by international insurance agreements that had been worked out by the U.S. for rented cars. But some sailors will always risk arrest by the shore patrol for the sake of having a little extra fun.

One of CONCORD'S men who did that ended up wrapped around a Ughtpost. He was catapulted off a bike when it swiped a curb at high speed, as he tried to maneuver an extra sharp curve. The young man was critically injured.

Emergency examination at the city hospital revealed he was hemorrhaging badly from a mptured spleen. He needed surgery and he needed blood, but as a cruel twist of circumstance would have it, he had a rare blood type.

The ship's shore patrol ferreted out our ship's doctor, who, after a pleasant afternoon of shopping, was found enjoying a gin and tonic at a sidewalk cafe. When he learned the man's name, it was he who vaguely recalled that there might be a blood problem. He knew there were some with rare blood types in the crew, and he thought this man was among them. As usual, at the waterfront a beach guard post and fleet landing had been set up, and there was portable radio-telephone equipment to contact the ship — luckily, that day the gear worked. The doctor got in touch with one of his men back aboard to verify his hunch, and to Shipmate, November 1982

USS CONCORD servicing USS INDEPENDENCE in the

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find out which other crewmen — if any — had the same blood. Out of somewhat over 400 officers and enUsted, there were only six. Two of them were stUl on board, the others were on liberty. Our Greek boatman made a quick run out to the ship to pick up the two (sea state was still too hazardous for ship's boats, even in the emergency), the shore patrol and Rhodian police went on a himt for the other four.

Meanwhile, the ship's doctor hurried to the hospital to assist the local doctors in whatever way they could mutually agree upon, the standard practice overseas. He was in for a shock; six pints of blood was not going to be enough. Now what?

There was only one option: try to find the needed blood from civilians on the island. But how? Few native medical records were on file at the hospital, of course. Search parties to canvass the city, and the whole island if need be, would have to be organized. Shore patrolmen began rounding up volunteers from ship's company members on liberty and herding them to the fleet landing for instructions.

As Executive Officer, I took charge there and, with the help of police knowledge of their city, set up search parties as groups of volunteers came to help. Before long, searchers were fanning out to cover every known hotel, restaurant, taverna, and nightclub in the city.

Whatever their feelings about Americans had been — or were to remain later — that night we found nothing but concern and help. Typical was a young British lass who heard the announcement

in one of the discotheques when the owner stopped the Rock music and the mind-blowing psychedelic light show long enough to seek help for our injured man.

She was vacationing with her parents, and she thought she and either her mother or father might have the right blood; at least she knew she had some rare type. She was taken back to her hotel to fetch her parents, and the three hurried off to the hospital to have their blood tested. They were not alone.

Before the evening was over, between 100 and 200 perfect strangers responded to the call for help. Most had no idea what kind of blood they had, but they were willing to have it tested. All together, 14 pints of the right type were donated — enough to see our saUor through his operation, and to save his life.

For the rest of our time in Rhodes, all of us sensed and enjoyed a warm friendliness toward at least this one group of American servicemen. Bonds had been forged between us — compassion provided the furnace heat. When we weighed anchor and got underway two days later, the wind was still blustery, and the Mediterranean was still choppy and spume-streaked, but the climate of human relations was fair and mUd.

This article was submitted by Todd Blades '52 shortly before his untimely death last March, a great loss to his Class and to the Alumni Association.

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Shipmate Book Selection

The Best in Christinas Gift Books • • • from the Naval Institute Press Battleship Sailor

Air Raid: Pearl Harbor!

By Theodore C. Mason Foreword by Edward L. Beach, author of Run Silent, Run Deep A vigorous, highly readable portrait of the enlisted man's life in the U.S. Navy of the 1940s. The author, who experienced first-hand the devastation at Pearl Harbor, examines from a third-deck perspective the rigid hierarchical system that segregated the commissioned ranks from his fellow sailors and finds the latter much more to his liking. These men are portrayed with such insight and skill, they will linger in the reader's memory long after the book has been put down. " . . . Battleship Sailor is a delightful memoir, meticulously recalled.

Anyone who ever heard the shriek of the bosun's pipe will hear the echoes in these pages and will recall his own loss of innocence in Navy blue."

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Recollections of a D a y of Infamy

America's Navy: Now and a Century Ago A Calendar for 1983 Spiral bound with ample space for daily notes and reminders, the Naval Institute's calendar for 1983 provides, through a series of paired photographs, comparisons between the Navy of the 1880s and the 1980s.

Featured are the people of the navies a century apart, the ships, and the institutions. The photos show the similarities but also the very different ways of life, advances in weapons over a century, contrasting styles in uniforms, and much more.

1982.128 pages. 74 illus. List price: $7.95. NAAA Member's price: $7.15.

Everybody Works But John Paul J o n e s : A Portrait of the U.S. Naval Academy 1 8 4 5 - 1 9 1 5

By Mame Warren and Marion E. Warren A witty and warm look at life at the Academy in the "good ole days."

Here is a treasure of rare photographs — both formal and candid — reproduced in their original sepia tones on high quality paper, and complemented by contemporary newspaper items, essays by popular authors of the day, and the arresting prose of Mame Warren.

1981. 120 pages. 127 illus. List price: $19.95. NAAA Member's price: $17.95.

Edited by Paul Stillwell A captivating look at a never-to-be-forgotten event. Forty-seven participants give first-person accounts of events on both sides of war that touched the lives of millions. These personal reminiscences are highlighted with over 250 photographs, some never before published. From the account of the Japanese flyer who led the raid to observations by civilians on the scene. Air Raid: Pearl Harbor! is a dramatic reconstruction of one of the most important moments in history.

1981. 299 pages. 249 illus. List price: $21.95. NAAA Member's price: $19.75.

The Old Corps A Portrait of tiie U.S. Marine Corps Between t h e Wars

By Robert Hugh Williams, BGEN, USMC (Ret) Foreword by Samuel B. Griffith II, BGEN, USMC (Ret) With humor and insight, the author takes the reader through basic training and tours of duty in China to assignments in Washington at the Marine Barracks and Roosevelt's White House. The Old Corps contains lively descriptions of life in Shanghai and patrols along the Yangtze River, spiced by impromptu polo with makeshift bamboo mallets and undersized Szechuan ponies. Enhanced by a superb collection of photographs.

1982. 152 pages. 63 illus. List price: $17.95. NAAA Member's price: $16.15.

The U.S. Naval Academy: An Illustrated History

By Jack Sweetman Foreword by Admiral Arleigb Burke Here is a lively, accurate, and concise history of one of America's premier educational institutions. The story of the U.S. Naval Academy mirrors the growth of higher education in the United States as well as the evolution of the Academy and the national policies its graduates have served.

Dr. Sweetman has vividly captured past and present in an engaging book that will delight everyone who has ever been associated with, or curious about, the U.S. Naval Academy.

1979. 280 pages. 200 illus. List price (Deluxe Slipcased edition): $27.95 NAAA Member's price: $25.15. List price: (Regular Cloth edition): $21.95 NAAA Member's price: $19.75.

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Lucky Bag of Books The Fleet The Gods Forgot, by Capt.

Walter G. Winslow USN (Ret.), Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, 1982, 326 pages, illustrated and annotated, $19.75.

The Asiatic Fleet was that group of ships assigned by the Navy to conduct operations in the Asiatic area, prior to World War II. Although relatively small, it was commanded by a four-star admiral, Thomas C. Hart, who was at its helm when World War II began, and who remained in command until shortly before dissolution of the Asiatic Fleet Command in February, 1942.

The story of the Asiatic Fleet from the months just before the start of World War II to the destruction or escape of the last elements of the fleet in March, 1942, is a dramatic, painful, and little known episode of naval history. During this period reporters, cameramen, the keeping of personal journals, the use of public affairs officers and their organizations, and other potential news sources were banned or non-existent. Not until much later in the war (with the exception of Pearl Harbor) did journalism and photography begin to bring to the American public the story of the Navy's effort in the Pacific. Consequently, relatively Uttle is stiU known of the Asiatic Fleet. As the tempo of Pacific operations increased, it truly became the fleet the Gods and everyone else forgot.

Captain Winslow has done a superb job of investigating and collating those sources of information which were and are available. He was an aviation officer serving as a pilot in the HOUSTON, and, because her aircraft were soon destroyed, he had ample opportunity to observe the ship's actions. Later, as a prisoner of war, he interviewed many survivors of both U.S. and allied naval vessels. After the war he added information from official battle reports and conducted additional interviews. The result is a work as factual and complete as possible, but the book leaves no doubt that hundreds of other inembers of the fleet lost their lives in actions as heroic as those it chronicles.

The Asiatic Fleet was a stepchild. Its commander did wear four stars, that was to provide international "face" rather than an indication of the size and power of the fleet he commanded. From 1940 to 1941 the Navy Department vacillated as Shipmate, November 1982

to whether it would strengthen the Asiatic Fleet, alternately promising Admiral Hart a carrier and accompanying cruisers and destroyers, then canceUing the commitment without explanation. It did, however, provide a squadron of modern submarines and the cruiser BOISE. In addition to these reinforcements, the Asiatic Fleet in late 1941 consisted of the cruisers HOUSTON and MARBLEHEAD (an ancient

light cruiser), thirteen destroyers of World War I vintage, a squadron of " S " boats, a patrol wing of long-legged but slow and underarmed PBY patrol planes, a smaU group of minecraft, a squadron of PT boats, a half dozen river gunboats, and a miscellany of tenders and support craft. Of all these factors, only the HOUSTON and some of the submarines were modern, and only the HOUSTON had any air defense capability. Some surface craft had a few three-inch guns with no fire control equipment, and a few had .30 or .50 caliber machine guns. They were essentially helpless against air attack.

The general material condition of the Asiatic Fleet at the beginning of hostilities was as good as the native workmen of Cavite Navy Yard could be expected to make it, but here the good ended and the bad news began, for the ships and submarines of the fleet were to meet tragedy when the shooting began.

Almost all of the torpedo exploders of the fleet were defective and almost all of the HOUSTON'S five-inch anti-aircraft ammunition was defective. The defects were in war service, not practice, torpedo exploders and ammunition, and were not discovered until war service torpedoes and ammunition were fired and failed to explode. The author does not attempt to place the blame for such an administrative fiasco, but it can be inferred. The success of the fleet might have been multiplied many fold and its destruction delayed had it possessed the means to take stronger action. This factor was the first step in the "forgetting" of the fleet.

In October, 1940, the Navy Department and Admiral Hart decided the risk of war was so great that dependents of those manning the fleet should be evacuated. By December, 1941, officers and men serving in the Asiatic Fleet had completed 14 months of rigorous service on a near war footing, unaccompanied by families, and were well past the time

when they should have been relieved by others and sent home. The Navy Department sent relief personnel to Admiral Hart, but he diverted them to other uses.

As a result, the fleet was manned by experienced and well trained personnel, but at a considerable cost to their morale. All were ready to fight, but wished they had been given a chance to go to other, more modern vessels and aircraft. They also felt that they had been "forgotten."

Captain Winslow presents the actual war effort of the Asiatic Fleet by opening with an overall profile of the fleet and its mission and command system. He then describes the employment of each of the types of ships and aircraft. Next he chronicles significant or individually interesting events such as the Battle of Balikpapan (the Asiatic Fleet's only winning event), the Battle of Java Sea, the efforts of the PT fleet, the last hours of the valiant HOUSTON in Sunda Strait, and the amazing sagas of various submarines and patrol planes. This method of presentation makes very interesting reading, although it does entail wading through some repetition. The individual descriptions are complete stories within themselves, and each would almost merit a book length treatment. This was war at its most elementary, and the reader will empathize with, and thrUl to, the courageous and daring men who refused to give up although they knew they were out-gunned, doomed to destruction, and "forgotten."

The book includes photographs of many of the vessels and aircraft of the fleet and concludes with a listing of the commanding officer of major units.

There are many lessons in this book.

Probably the errors made in providing faulty ammunition and equipment, making poor war plans, and constructing unworkable command systems will never be repeated, but one hopes that the lessons learned, unlike the Asiatic Fleet, will never be forgotten.

William P. Mack '37

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Capitol Hill John F. Slinkman

Many Laws Pass Congress But Not the Money Bills The services now have a Defense authorization law which blueprints many aspects of service life, not only for fiscal year 1983 but for future years. There also are new reconciUation and tax laws with provisions affecting service people. What they don't have, as Congress reconvened 8 September after a three-week recess, is a pay law. Nor has Congress passed a single regular appropriation biU. From 8 September to the 1 October proposed effective date of the pay bill and the beginning of FY '83 was only three weeks.

And to the plaimed 8 October final adjournment was only a month.

There just wasn't time to enact many appropriation biUs, so most of the government wiU operate under continuing resolutions which generaUy will limit agencies to their FY '82 level of operations. WhUe the services fared well in the authorization, appropriations may be another matter. Chairman Joseph Addabbo (D-N.Y.) of the Defense Appropriations Subconunittee vows he wiU cut Defense "another $10 bUlion . . . to help lower the federal deficit." Rep. Addabbo was overruled last year on many of his proposed reductions in the '82 Defense appropriation bUl, but continuing resolutions do not aUow as much floor action on details.

The supplemental appropriation bill, H.R. 6863, was repassed by Congress after President Reagan vetoed it, declaring it cut too much from Defense and had too much in non-Defense spending.

On pay, just before the recess the Senate Armed Services Committee approved a 4% across-the-board raise, except for E-ls who are in that grade only a few months. The House committee's bUl, H.R. 6317, aUows an up to 8% across-the-board raise. Both biUs contain many other provisions so that interchamber adjustments wiU be needed after the House finally passes its biU and the Senate committee formaUy reports and the Senate passes a bill. But 4% looks Uke the maximum for this year; the reconcUiation law allows money for very little more. Four percent is also what federal civUian employees undoubtedly wiU get; President Reagan and the reconciUation law both call for 4%.

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The President also asked for special attention to special pays and to retirement (including stirvivor benefits and death gratuities) in the forthcoming review of military compensation. An Air Force general has been named to head the staff for the every-fourth-year review and the services are selecting members. Aspects of the pay system which contribute to national defense should be "preserved and strengthened," the President said, those that do not should be "restmctured or eliminated."

Here's the Final Shape Of Defense Authorization The House passed the Defense authorization in mid-July after seven days of debate and many floor amendments. But House and Senate quickly adjusted their differences (400 of them, though they were only $300 million apart on a $178 bUlion bill), ratified the compromise and the President signed S. 2248 into law on 8 September. The bill, as passed by the Senate and reported to the House, was detaUed in the July-August Shipmate. Here's a rundown of the subsequent changes.

Forces: The Navy can add 17,700, the Marine Corps 2,5(X) during '83, to new end strengths of 560,300 and 194,600, respectively. Army's authorized 782,500, Air Force 592,600, for a total of 2,130,000 actives. Training and Administration of Reserve personnel (TARS), counted as actives in '82, will be counted as Reserves in '83.

Reserves: Another 6,100 average strength is authorized for the Naval Reserve, in addition to the nearly 12,000 TARS, to a new total of 105,500. Marine Reserve total is 38,300. Requested strengths of the six drilling reserve forces under the Defense Department were approved by Congress without change. The House's increase in the Coast Guard's drilUng Reserve to 12,000 from the present 10,700 was approved but the victory probably is meaningless because the House Appropriations Committee is financing only 10,700 in the Transportation Department appropriation bUl. The special Senate addition of $200 million for aircraft, ships, combat vehicles, missiles and weapons for the Reserves survived. The Naval and Marine

Corps Reserves each get $30 miUion of this. The new law declares Reserves and National Guardsmen deserve public recognition for their defense role and urges employers not to penalize them for Reserve participation. Newly enlisted Reserves and Guardsmen will have 270 days, instead of 180, to begin active duty training. Reserves wUl get a 12-month new chance to enroll in the Survivor Benefits Plan. Regulars were given such an opportunity last year.

CHAMPUS: The House's $20 milUon cut in the $1.08 billion CHAMPUS request was sustained. Even without the small reduction, the program was running out of money to pay its bills because of increased usage and soaring medical costs. Checks were being held up; proposals to require more use of mUitary facilities for both inpatient and outpatient care are under study. In addition to the '83 cut. Congress refused to shift all of a requested $100 million from other '82 funds into CHAMPUS. Only $72.8 million was approved. As for the proposed start of a CHAMPUS dental care program, it is dead for fiscal '83.

On the brighter side, the three Surgeons General and the Acting Assistant SecDef for Health Affairs testified in support of the Holt-Fazio bill which would allow future service hospitals to take local retiree population in account in determining size. Without the bill, Assistant Secretary John F. Beary III told a joint meeting of two House Armed Services subcommittees, future hospitals would have to be smaUer than the facilities they are replacing because the armed services are smaller than when they were built. And SecDef Caspar Weinberger has approved a medical mission document which establishes health care for retirees and their dependents as one of the missions.

Former spouses: McCarty has been largely reversed by the Schroeder amendment which adopted much of the Jepsen biU, S. 1814 as finally reported to the Senate 22 July. The law now authorizes direct payments by finance centers to former spouses for alimony, child support and divisions of retired pay. It allows retired pay to be divided unless state law considers the pay to be the sole property of the service person.

Courts must certify that the right to be represented and other safeguards of the

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Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act have been observed. They cannot order a member to retire. If the court is not of a state where the service person is domiciled he must consent to its jurisdiction; spouses cannot "shop" for friendly courts. Spouses cannot seU, will or otherwise transfer payments resulting from division of retired pay, and such payments end when service person or spouse dies.

If the marriage lasted 20 years while the member was in the military, the former spouse qualifies for military medical benefits, unless she or he remarries. The spouse also gets commissary and exchange benefits "on the same basis as the surviving spouse of a retired member." The service person may elect to cover the former spouse under the Survivor Benefits Plan.

Ships: One of the last-minute reductions made in the authorization bill to meet budget resolution limits is approval of only one instead of two Trident submarines. The House's deletion of authority to start the twin-hulled ocean surveillance ship AGOS SWATH was upheld. So was its addition of $40 mUlion to the request for 2 FFG-7 guided missile frigates, earmarked for x-band phased array radar for fire control.

Otherwise, the ship authorizations were as detailed in July-August Shipmate.

Despite floor attempts in both chambers to drop one or both, two more NiMiTZ-class nuclear carriers are authorized. They will replace CORAL SEA and MIDWAY, which will be unserviceable by the time they are delivered.

A ban on building any naval vessel, or major component, in a foreign yard, unless the President states national security requires it, remains in the bill. A special provision modifies the House's ban on leasing foreign-built tankers as T-5 replacements to exempt leases invited before 1 July 1982.

Thirteen destroyers will be laid-up, as voted by the Senate, but money was provided to keep in operation 5 LSD-28s and 4 DDGs which also had been envisioned for lay-up. The House's higher allowance for increased steaming days was approved, but at the cost of reductions in the ship maintenance and air depot maintenance requests.

Aircraft: The requested 8 A-6E Intruders and 6 EA-6B Prowlers were authorized; the Senate had deleted the A-6s and authorized 12 EA-6s. The Harrier authorization was boosted three over the request — 21 of the AV-8Bs being approved — but of the 48 requested SH-60B Seahawks only 27 were authorized. These requests survived unchanged: 24 F-14A Tomcats, 84 F-18 Hornets (but SecNav Lehman has warned that future buys will be cancelled if unit costs are not reduced), 11 CH-53E Super Stallions,

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6 P-3C Orions, 6 E-2C Hawkeyes, 18 SH-2F Seasprites, 8 C-2 COD aircraft, 30 T-34C Mentors and 21 TH-57 Sea Rangers. Money to buy C-9s for airlift and advance money to speed FY '84 procurement of practically all the types was authorized.

Other Weapons: Authorizations were generally approved as requested, the notable exception being a ban on procurement of the proposed 9mm handgun for any service. The request for 134 light armored vehicles for the Marine Corps, denied by the House, survived.

RDT&E: Another $49.8 milUon for ELF, the extremely low frequency communication with submarines, was approved. Money to develop VTXTS, the new jet trainer, denied by the House, was restored but the conference report warns that actual production of this and other new types will depend on efficient production schedules for all aircraft.

Development of a new type of mine was ordered as proposed by the House, which said the Captor mine was not good enough. Of the $117 million added by the House for development of a 5-inch semiactive laser guided projectile and the Seafire electro-optical fire-control system, $60 million was retained, but funds may not be spent for the DDG-X (DDG-51) unless the Navy equips her with the projectile and the fire-control system. Of the House's $1.1 biUion for surface warfare programs, $900 miUion survived. Senate's beef-up of development of MILSTAR, the military strategic-tactical relay system, was upheld.

Other provisions: The House ban on converting commissary stores to nonappropriated fund activities and the Senate ban on merging the Military Sealift Command and the Military Traffic Management Command were upheld. The House's one-year moratorium on contracting-out became a six-month ban on contracting-out cost studies, with exceptions, and some contracting-out is permitted. But contracting-out of security or firefighting at additional stations is banned. Because of the commissary and contracting actions, more civilian personnel were authorized than were requested.

A civilian-personnel decision of importance to dependents overseas is the reserving of 1,500 jobs for them and changing of accounting procedures to encourage hiring of two dependents parttime for one job.

Transfer of the overseas dependents school system from DoD to the Education Department is postponed from May 1983 to May 1984. An inspector general like those in other government agencies is created for the Defense Department but SecDef can forbid probing where disclosure "would constitute a serious threat to national security."

Four directives were deleted from the

bills and changed to requests of SecDef in the report which accompanied the compromise version. One was the House requirement that SecDef study the feasibility of requiring two years of foreign language by Academy and ROTC students; SecDef is asked to make such a report by 1 March 1983. The Senate provisions were a call for a report on how "Maneuver warfare concepts" are being taught in the Army and Marine Corps, a study whether mUitary history should be a part of each school and training program, and a study of "unit cohesion" — the British regimental system.

During FY '83 the Navy may have 31 instead of 28 vice admirals. (With action on the bill increasing flag and general authorizations stalled, and resulting delay in promotion of selectees, the Senate is including in its pay bUI authority, for one year, for 27 of the 46 additional wearers of stars Defense has requested.)

A compromise $152.3 mUlion of the requested $252.3 million was voted for civil defense and the Federal Emergency Management Agency was renamed the Civil Defense Agency. Seven MX missiles, one C-5B and purchase of three Boeing 747s were authorized, after bitter fights in both chambers. The MXs can be started only after the President has proposed, and Congress has not rejected a basing plan.

Double Dippers, Other Retireds Hurt by Reconciliation Law Congress has passed an Omnibus ReconciUation Act of 1982, not as sweeping as the 1981 reconciliation, but nevertheless changing a number of laws affecting civilian and military retirees, veterans and government employees. As signed into law, H.R. 6955 provides: — A civil service pay raise of 4% if the President asks for less. The President did ask for 4% on 26 August.

— Full cost-of-living increases in annuities instead of the 4% voted by the Senate — but only for retirees over age 62 and those retired for disability.

Military retirees under 62 wiU get only half of COL increase of the next three years. If the increases are above those projected — 6.6% for 1983 and 1985, 7.2% for 1984 — the under-62s will get all above the projected increase. If next spring's increase is 7.6% instead of 6.6%, for example, the raise would be 4.3% — the 3.3% plus the entire 1% above projection.

— Military retirees working for the government (except those disabled in combat) will not benefit from the annual adjustments; their civilian pay will be checked the amount of the military retired pay raise.

— One-month space-out of the annual Shipmate, November 1982

increases formerly payable each 1 April.

They now will be effective 1 May 1983, 1 June 1984 and 1 July 1985. Increases wiU be rounded to the next lower dollar.

— "Catch 62" is eased somewhat for some retirees who take civilian government jobs, depending on their age, when they took the jobs, and whether they make payments into the civil service retirement.

— Annuity increases of some 400 top miUtary and some thousands of civilian retirees currently earning more than $57,500 wiU be limited to prevent their receiving more than if they still were working.

The law also makes a number of cuts in veterans' benefits. Compensation and pension approvals would be effective the first of the month following approval instead of immediately; decreases or discontinuations would be effective the end of the month instead of the end of the year; amounts wUl be rounded down to next lower dollar. A 0.5% fee wUl be charged for guaranteed home loans, except to veterans entitled to compensation or their surviving spouses.

Those cost-savers also are embodied in a 7.4% compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation increase, H.R. 6782, which the House has passed and the Senate was expected to approve before the 1 October effective date.

Another veteran-service bUl, the longpending G.I. Bill, may be passed by the House under a suspension of rules which bans floor amendments. If so, it may be offered in the Senate as an amendment to the pay bill or other legislation.

New Tax Law Does More Than Just Raise Taxes Sweeping changes in tax, medical care and unemployment compensation laws are embodied in H.R. 4961, the "Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982," which Congress sent to the President late in August. Significant tax changes, effective from 1 January 1983 unless otherwise stated, are: — Medical deductions can be taken only if they exceed 5% (instead of present 3%) of adjusted gross income. The half of health insurance up to $150 wiU no longer be an automatic deduction.

Drugs continue to be deductible in 1983 if they exceed 1% of adjusted gross income. After 1983 outlays for prescriptions and insuUn wiU be included in the 5% other medical expense but nonprescription drugs will not be deductible.

— Casualty losses must exceed 10% of adjusted gross income to be deductible.

And the first $100 of each loss will continue to be borne by the taxpayer.

— Interest and dividends will be subject to withholding of 10% beginning 1

July 1983 as advance payment of tax.

Advance discounts will be subject to the withholding, interest on tax-exempt securities wiU not, nor wiU payments of less than $150 a year. A means will be developed for lower income taxpayers to file for exemption from withholding.

Lower income taxpayers are those whose previous year's income tax was $600 or less, if single, $1,000 if filing jointly. For those over age 65 the corresponding amounts are $l,500/$2,500.

— Social Security hospital insurance tax of 1.3% will be deducted from pay of federal civilian employees who thereupon will qualify for Part A Medicare.

In addition to income tax changes, the law: — Allows additional weeks of unemployment compensation but subjects more people drawing such compensation to tax. An attempt in the House to restore part of the unemployment compensation which was ended for voluntarily separated military personnel by the 1981 Reconciliation Act was defeated.

Partial restoration also is proposed in another pending biU, H.R. 4717.

— Aid to famiUes with dependent children is not payable if the parent is absent soley because of active military service. Allotments of mUitary pay for spouse or child support will be required if the service person fails to honor support orders.

— Billions are cut from Medicare and Medicaid costs. To cite just two changes, the deduction from Social Security for Part B ban on payment for so-called ineffective drugs, which was held up by other laws, goes into effect. Obviously a result of the closing of the PubUc Health Service Hospitals, a special enrollment for part B Medicare is provided for merchant seaman.

Some Pays OKd, Some Denied In '82 Supplemental Money Law The supplemental appropriation bill mentioned at the beginning of this column became law 10 September when the Senate and House repassed it over the President's veto.

Half of the $14 biUion voted in H.R. 6863 covers the military and civilian pay raises which were effective 1 October 1981, but some of the Defense cuts the President objected to were refusals to put some of the discretionary military increases into effect — notably the temporary lodging allowance and higher-limit enlisted bonuses. The '81 act's diving pay increases and $3,000 bonus to surface nuclear power applicants were approved but the Navy was told to make savings elsewhere to finance them. The Marine Corps got the extra money it needed to

pay selective re-enlistment bonuses.

Congress refused most hardware and operations supplemental, including those for ships, arguing that the requests were either attempts to restore cuts in the '82 appropriation bills or start-ups which could be left for the '83 appropriations.

The $104 milUon asked for the base at Ras Banas, Egypt, was rejected. The Senate Appropriations Committee said the deferral was without prejudice to future funding, but the House committee said agreements with Egypt were not firm, nor were costs (now estimated at a billion), and nations getting most of their oil from the Mid-East should help pay to protect the sources. The committee not only refused the money in the supplemental, it refused it in the '83 MUitary Construction Appropriation which is now before the House.

The Presidential-Congressional dispute over Defense was aggravated when Mr. Reagan said he did not feel bound by the second and third year defense reductions imposed by the budget resolution so long as he held the overall budgets for FYs '84 and '85 within the resolution grand total by offsetting non-defense reductions.

The Coast Guard is one of the many other agencies receiving supplemental funds in the bill. It receives the requested $30.5 million additional operational funds (which are in addition to the $17.5 million in the earlier urgent supplemental) and a Congressional addition of $3 million for alteration of a bridge.

As a sidelight: the Senate Appropriations Committee expects the Navy to provide the office space, administrative support and transportation "the former Director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (Adm. Hyman Rickover)" needs "to provide advice and assistance . . . in the development and appUcation of . nuclear energy." u/

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A Few Inches From The Yard Midshipman Jay Rose '83

In a closed environment such as the one here in Bancroft HaU, there are two things that can be counted on to spread: the flu and rumors. There's not too much to say about the flu — you try to avoid it, you get it anyway, and you eventually get rid of it. Case closed 'til the bug comes around again.

Rtunors, on the other hand, are not so simple. They are not seasonal, some are true and some are not, and many are so deUcate that if handled incorrectly, they become major issues.

My first experience with rumors here at the Academy came as a plebe. Plebe Siunmer had just ended, the brigade had returned, and academic year was about to begin. One night there was a scheduled Brigade Commander's caU for us plebes; and it was during this same day that the first great, unforgettable rumor began: the rumor of carry-on.

"Hey, did you hear the news? If we're aU quiet tonight at the brigade commander's caU we'U get carry-on."

It sotmded Uke a pretty good deal to me — pay attention, suppress aU of the post-Plebe Summer coughing and sniffling, and get carry-on for it. WeU, the rumor did indeed spread (I know, I helped spread it), and with it the hope of carry-on.

That night at the brigade commander's caU there was a deathly sUence from aU of us plebes — anyone who as much as cleared his throat was visuaUy chastised by those around him for not "taking a strain." But, as you may have guessed, we did not receive carry-on for our efforts; instead, we began our education in the real world of rumors.

As is the case with most rumors, nobody reaUy knows who started the rumor of carry-on, but if it was somebody who wanted to have complete quiet and attention at the Brigade Commander's caU, then he certainly achieved his goal. Now, as first class going to a meeting, there are always joking whispers that if we are quiet we wiU now indeed get carry-on!

"The nunor of carry-on" Uves on.

And then there are the aimual mmors. The biggest and most famous is the "nuclear power draft rumor." Ever since the draft of 1980, this rumor has been spread. And every year the mmor is queUed by the administration's "rumor control" branch. This branch, which was introduced last year, attempts to stop the spread of nmiors by straight-forward, absolute

communication with the brigade. Thus far, rumor control has done a fine job stating the facts about the "nuclear power draft rumor" (there wiU be no draft this year), and this nunor is quickly dying out.

The "no civvies, no parking in the yard" rumor is another annual riunor. Throughout the year this circulates among the second class as they worry that the privUeges they expect as first class wiU be taken away. Because of parking space problems and abuse of privUeges regarding civiUan clothing, this is a very beUevable rimior. Last year it w£is one of great concern to me and my classmates. Now, however, as we walk out to our cars in our Levi's and leave for the weekend, the rumor is the last thing on our minds! To the class of '84 and those foUowing however, the "no civvies, no parking in the yard" rumor is a genuine concern.

Rumors are started for a variety of reasons; some to shape behavior, others to bring attention to a concern, whUe other positive rumors are started to keep spirits up. FinaUy, nmiors are started for the simple, yet whimsical reason of seeing how far they wiU actuaUy spread. Many of these rumors are farfetched, yet StiU are carried far and wide in Bancroft HaU. My favorite nmior is one that got its birth earUer this year.

It seems that this year's footbaU strike is not due to disagreements between the players and the owners. Instead, Ed Garvey, the players' representative, is secretly a member of the Naval Academy's administrative team (i.e., he works with the Commandant's staff). Because mids spend too much time watching professional footbaU (let's see, there's Monday Night FootbaU, Thursday Night FootbaU, and the usual fuU Sunday schedule), Ed Garvey has instigated the strike in order that mids wiU spend more time with the books, and less with Frank Gifford, Dandy Don Meredith, and (yes) even Howard CoseU. A rumor yes, but stranger things have happened!

Enough of these siUy rumors! Now for the scoreboard.

The game is stiU nearly a month away, but this wiU assure that you'U have plenty of time to lay down your bets on Navy. The final score of the 83rd Army-Navy game wiU be: NAVY 27, ARMY 10.

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Shipmate, November 1982

Navy Sports Tom Bates, Sports Information Director, Naval A c a d e m y Athletic A s s o c i a t i o n

Mids Defeat Virginia In Opener, But Lose To Nation^ly Ranked Arkansas Navy's football team opened Coach Gary Tranquill's tenure with a 20-16 victory over former coach George Welsh and Virginia, surviving what has to be considered a media bUtz along the way.

In achieving the win for TranquUl, the Midshipmen did not play their best football by any means. TranquUl cited a vast improvement the next week when Navy suffered a 29-17 loss to nationally-ranked Arkansas, despite a 274-yard passing effort by second classman Marco PagnanelU, the Mids quarterback.

"I never had the feeUngs Uke I had today going into a game," said a reUeved TranquUl foUovring the contest with the CavaUers. And he was not talking about the fact that this was his first game as a head coach. "I'm not sure I can describe how I feh," he continued. "Maybe 1 let the distractions bother me. It was all that buUd up. I'm glad it's over."

WhUe the statistics were heavUy in favor of Vu-ginia, which outgained Navy by a 430 to 226 total offense yardage margin, it was the Midshipmen's timely defense and some key PagnanelU throws which eventuaUy meant the difference.

"Our defense played weU except we gave up about three long plays," noted TranquiU. "We would play weU for a whUe on defense and then give up a big play."

The Midshipmen did prove to be much tougher defensively inside the 10-yard Une. Vu-ginia ran eight plays inside the 10 in the first half but managed only two field goals from the effort. "We were more intense and aggressive down there," noted TranquiU. The CavaUers were on the board first, using a 35-yard pass to reach the Navy 20 and then being halted at the Mid one three tunes before settUng for a 23-yard field goal m the first period. The Mids countered this with a 44 yard field goal off the toe of their new placekicker, second classman Steve Young, who came over from the soccer team.

Near the end of the first quarter. Navy untracked itself for a drive when PagnanelU hit second classman Greg Brand, a wide receiver, with a 16-yard pass and a personal foul penalty of 15 yards was tacked onto the play. That gave the Mids possession on the Virginia Shipmate, November 1982

18. Two plays into the second period, Pagnanelli connected with youngster running back Rich Clouse for the first touchdown of the 1982 season and a 10-3 Navy lead. Navy appeared to have the upperhand when Napoleon McCallum, another youngster running back, made a thrilling 72-yard punt return to the Virginia 13 early in that second quarter.

Young added his second field goal, a 28-yarder.

Suddenly, Virginia began to make some big plays, which delighted the regional television audience watching on ABC. First the Cavaliers scored on a 54-yard touchdown pass and later added a field goal of 22 yards following an interception of a PagnaneUi pass. That made the score 13-13 at halftime.

Wallington forces a pitchout by Virginia

Eric Wallace, a youngster playing at defensive corner for the first time in his footbaU career, saved the Mids when he intercepted a Cavalier pass in the end zone early in the third period. His defensive backfield mate, Brian Cianella, a firstie, came up with a big play a few minutes later when he snapped up a Virginia fumble on the 23. PagnanelU took advantage three plays later by hitting Clouse once again for a touchdown, this toss covering 19 yards. It gave Navy a lead it never relinquished.

Virginia did manage a field goal midway through the final period and its last ditch effort to overcome the 20-16 deficit was stifled by CianeUa when he sacked the quarterback for a 10-yard loss on a blitz. It was one of three big plays the feisty CianeUa was to make in the game.

In addition to his fumble recovery, he also stopped a Cavalier drive when he forced a Virginia receiver to fumble after making a catch atWie Navy five.

One of the pleasant surprises for Navy

was the performance of Young, who until this fall had been playing soccer at the Academy. He asked for a tryout as a placekicker last spring and immediately showed promise. In addition to his field goals and two extra points against Virginia, he kicked off five times, four of those being downed in the end zone. The lone return was for 13 yards to the Virginia 13.

Young was named as one of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I-A Rookies for the Week for his performance whUe Cianella was accorded EC AC All-East recognition.

Arkansas 29, Navy 17 Navy's second game of the year was against the Razorbacks of Arkansas, ranked in the top ten in most major polls. It was the first meeting ever between the two schools and the Mids gave the partisan, capacity crowd of 54,706 something to remember. First of all, Navy stunned the audience when it jumped into a 7-0 lead in the early moments of the game. PagnanelU, in warming up for what was to be his best performance ever as a Midshipman, threw a 50-yard scoring strike down the right sideline to second class split-end BUl Cebak, a 5-11, 160-pounder who was making his first start ever at Navy. The catch was also Cebak's first as a collegian.

The strong Razorbacks pieced together a touchdown (but missed the extra point), a safety and ensuing touchdown to take a 15-7 lead early in the second period.

Another Arkansas TD had the margin at the half, 22-7.

With Pagnanelli on target, the Midshipmen added a field goal of 21 yards

by Young in the third period. Then then Razorbacks all but sealed things up with an 89-yard drive of 18 plays that consumed over nine minutes of the third and fourth periods to take a 29-10 advantage.

Navy cut this with a last minute drive of 75 yards on the arm of PagnaneUi, who hit McCallum for 10 yards. Brand for 12, and McCallum for 36 before capping off the march with a six yard toss for the TD to Clouse.

Altogether, Pagnanelli was good on 19 of his 30 tosses for the 274 yards, the most in the air by a Navy team since Bob Leszczynski set a school record with his 294 yards against Notre Dame in 1976.

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Pagnanelli completes against Arkansas

Although the Mids were able to move through the air, they could not on the ground, netting only 60 yards, while Arkansas mshed for 266 yards.

PagnanelU was an ECAC AU-East honor roU selection, as was lineback Andy Ponseigo, the second classman who made 19 tackles in the game.

Now the Midshipmen were coming face to face with improved Boston CoUege, a siuprise winner over Texas A&M and the team which tied Clemson. FoUowing that were road games with Duke and Air Force before the final two home games of 1982 against WUUam & Mary and The Citadel in late October.

Navy SpUt-End BiU Cebak: Little But Spunky Prior to Navy's game with Arkansas this year, Bill Cebak, a second classman, had never caught a pass in a coUege football game. In fact, it was only the second game in which he ever participated at the Naval Academy, the first being the Virgirua game the week before.

Cebak is not what you would perceive to be a football player. In fact, you might easUy mistake him for a team manager or perhaps best as a member of the Ught weight team. After aU, he stands just 5-11 and weighs 160 poimds and his constant fidgeting makes one wonder if he isn't a bit nervous. Not really. Cebak, pronounced SEA-back, is a just an easygoing lad whose determination has made him a receiver who can now help Navy's passing offense.

His first collegiate pass reception came seven plays into the Arkansas game when he streaked down the right sideline past the Razorback bench to haul in a pass at the 10 and continue on into the end zone for a 50-yard TD reception. He was to finish the lught with four catches for 110 yards.

That wasn't enough to keep the Mids from a 29-17 defeat but it accomplished two other things: it gave Navy's passing offense much needed punch from the receiving corps, and, in Cebak's words, "it proved to the Une that I can catch the baU and their blocks are worthwhile."

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"He's a hard-working guy," says Navy coach Gary TranquiU. "He does everything at fuU speed. He wants it and that's the type of player I Uke to have around."

A walk-on, Cebak was once told by a member of the previous Navy footbaU coaching staff that he would never be good enough to play at the Academy.

But that just ampUfied his determination.

"I was a piece of meat for two years," claims Cebak. "But I had a goal to just get a chance to play. My Plebe year, I worked against Jon Ross (Navy's outstanding cornerback), and he gave me exposure to what footbaU was about. I took a lot of abuse. I didn't know what man-to-man coverage was about. But the more I went against him, I had to get better to survive. I couldn't take getting beat up every play."

Other Fall Sports Underway Navy's other faU sports teams were underway as Shipmate went to press, with the reinstated water polo team jumping off to a 4-1 start in its first tournament and the soccer team showing a 2-3 record foUowing a 5-0 loss to Maryland.

The water polo team, in varsity status for the first time since 1950, upended John Hopkins, Washington & Lee and Monmouth CoUege whUe losing only to SUppery Rock State, 14-13, in the Washington & Lee Classic. Mid goaUe Dan VaUak, a first classman, had a superb performance for the Mids whUe firsties Andy Griffith and Craig Malloy contributed 15 goals apiece in the tournament.

The soccer team has been bothered by a lack of consistency on offense. The Mids did beat West Chester, 2-1, and Towson State, 4-0 but lost to St. John's, 3-2 in overtime, Howard, 1-0 and Maryland.

The cross coimtry team is 1-0 following a 23-24 win over St. Joseph's.

The women's voUeybaU team was 1-1 after its first weekend of competition.

Lightweight football was stiU preparing for its five game schedule.

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Sailing Team Off to a Good Start In the Harry Anderson Trophy Regatta at Yale, Navy's dinghy team traUed Tufts by two points at the end of the first day and led by eight early on Sunday. But, in the last race, Navy, Tufts and eight other boats crossed the Une early and had to come back for a new start. Connecticut then won, foUowed by Harvard and Navy within a spread of eleven points.

Sailing 420 Dingies at West Pomt, Navy won both A and B divisions for first place among the six teams competing.

The foUowing weekend. Navy's sloop saUors won the Pine Trophy at Coast Guard, piUng up a big edge over Merchant Marine and Connecticut in Simday's sudden-death saU-off. This is encouraging, for the National IntercoUegiate Sloop Championship will be saUed later this FaU, first of the five events that count toward the overaU national title.

At Merchant Marine, the dinghy team saUed off with a clean sweep of both divisions, wiiming every race except for a second in the first race of A divison.

Eleven teams were entered.

IntercoUegiate board saiUng is a new sport for Navy this year. Looking for experience before Navy's FaU Invitational Regatta in late September, a team of four, none of whom had ever saUed more than one competitive race, placed seventh among eight teams entered at M.I.T. On 18-19 September, in the Nevins Trophy Regatta, sailed m 420s, Tech Dinghies and Lasers, Navy took first place by 20 points over host Merchant Marine. This was the first major intersectional regatta of the year to include a singlehanded division, and the win was important because the National Singlehanded Championship wiU be sailed this FaU, second event of the overaU championship.

Sports Shorts In the National Rifle and Pistol Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, Mid'n.

Mike Boehle '85 won the coUegiate division pistol championship. Bernt Oydna '82 was also a winner, but ineligible for the title as a graduate.

LCdr. Webster Wright '64, returning this year as Navy rifle coach, place second in the rifle competition.

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It is with deep regret that we have learned of the death of Mrs. Amelia Caroline Bull Stirling on 20 August 1982 in Middletown, Rhode Island.

She was the widow of Cdr. Archibald Graham Stirling USN (Ret.), who died in 1963. Memorial services were held at the Hambly Funeral Home with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Bom in Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs. Stirling came to the Newport area in 1944. She was a member of the Robert Potter League for Animals and of the Society of Sponsors. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bartholomay Jelke of Newport, Rhode Island; a son. Col. John Bull Stirling USAF, of McLean, Virginia; and three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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We are happy to have received news of Capt.

William Carter Wickham USN (Ret.), living at Hickory Hill, Ashland, Virginia, and a life member of the Naval Academy Alimuii Association. Capt.

Wickham is getting along quite well despite having to use a walker after having suffered an accident last year, and has remarkable eyesight. Our very best wishes are extended to him for a continued happy life.

10 and prior send direcdy to Shipmate Percent Members: 83

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14 Sec'y, RAdm. Donald Royce USN (Ret.) 65 Meadow Road Riverside CT 06878 203/637-2773 Percent Members: 75 My search for the part played by the late Capt.

Frank O'Brien, '14 USNA, in the 1923 Japanese earthquake is Finis. My memory played me some tricks. But let Murr Arnold, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.), 1923 USNA, teU the story in his own way with some details of the quake thrown in: "Some four or five months ago I read in Shipmate of your request for information re- Frank O'Brien's part in the Japanese Earthquake. I may have a possible explanation and here 'tis: Ten of us from 1923 were ordered direct from the Naval Academy to the Asiatic Station, six reported to HURON, the Fleet flagship, arriving jsut three days before the earthquake. Adm. Thomas Washington USNA '87 was aboard, and Frank O'Brien was bis flag lieutenant. We were in Korean waters and with two or three destroyers sailed for Yokohama.

The Japanese were very suspicious of our intention and had the whole Fleet anchored on both sides of the long channel into Tokyo Bay with ships cleared for action and guns trained out as the old armored cruiser, the HURON, plus two old fourstack destroyers steamed in. We remained in Yokohama for three weeks and the Japanese kept two destroyers anchored off our quarterdeck, some 500 yards away, with searchlights trained on our waterline on both sides all night long. Adm. Washington probably went ashore with his aide, Frank O'Brien, to call on the military authorities.

No liberty was granted, and our communication with the Japanese was very limited, and I never heard of Frank O'Brien doing anything of importance re the quake during our three-week stay.

Three of us yoimg ensigns, myself included, were sent ashore each day with a ten-man working jjarty for each to dig up, identify and cremate dead Americans in the remnants of the US Navy small two-story hospital that fell into the basement, killing some 20 to 25 American Navy personnel. We also dug up the American consulate in Yokohama and the National City Bank building, my first duty as a Naval officer and the dirtiest, most disagreeable in my 44 years of active duty — the horrible odors involved in digging up bodies in the hot summer sun, trying to identify them and cremate them.

"One day two of my sailors slipped off during the lunch hour; I missed them and went down the street looking for them and saw them over in the midst of a debris-covered block using a crowbar to pry open a safe. The whole city of Yokohama was absolutely flat with not a building standing — and all burned over. I went in from one side of the block — at the same time 5 or 6 Japanese soldiers with fixed bayonets came in from the other side. We were all marched down to Army headquarters with bayonets close behind. I had on dungarees with an officer's white cap on to identify me. After two hours of review, one officer ad-

mitted he spoke English while I tried to explain: finally we were permitted to get on a HURON boat and return to the ship. The Japs made a big issue of it, that we were trying to loot, and I reported that when I got back aboard. Three months later Adm. Washington was directed to investigate for disciplinary action. He had me in for five minutes — he already knew the facts — and officially dropped the whole matter.

"To get back to Frank O'Brien. There was an incident about a young J.G. out of '21 assigned to the Asiatic Fleet but on duty in Yokohama at the time the earthquake. After the quake he received a lot of publicity for having rescued a yoimg American woman trapped in a bathtub by a falling beam. His name was Tommy Ryan, and he received a Navy Cross when he succeeded in freeing the woman uninjiued. Tommy Ryan was gready teased about his Navy Cross. The sirmlarity of names, O'Brien and Ryan, may have caused your confusion. A long story but it might set the record straight. Good luck, Miur Arnold." Siu-e, it was Tommy Ryan, mea clupa. Blame my errant memory.

We had a few days on Cape Cod visiting with my daughter's family in a rented house on Long Pond in Wellfleet. Cape Cod was the scene of a lot of my WW I activity, doing submarine inspection at Fore River where the Electric Boat Co. built the 0-1 to 0-10, R-1-14 and S-1, S-18-29, with a lot of my time at Provincetown where many of the trials and tests were conducted. Visited the widow of VAdm. O.M. Read in the hospital at Hyannis. "Monk" Read was captain of the 0-9 and commissioned her at Fore River in 1918. Constance Read was a member of the prominent Sears family. There was a large naval colony in Quincy and we all enjoyed the privileges of a local social club, the Neighborhood Club. A well-known and attractive iim, the Miller style Iim, housed and fed many of the naval colony. I enjoyed my contact with the submarine service dming my 18 months there; I left in the Fall of ' 19 to go back to MIT for the second year of my P.G., education interrupted by the outbreak of war. I was relieved by Andy McKee, '17 USNA, Rear Admiral, USN, who had a long career in submarine engineering and design and after retirement became chief engineer of the Electric Boat Co. at the time of the new NAUTILUS and the begiiming of the nuclear submarine program.

The New York Times recently carried an article tided "National Cathedral Unfinished at 75."

It tells of the work of astonecutter and the plans to finish the cathedral whose spires dominate the Washington skyline. The intermittent construction was stopped in 1977 with a major part in use when the cathedral ran out of money." So we regrouped and set about raising $15.5 million," said die Rev. Charles A. Perry who is in charge of the fundraising. The cathedral is administered by the Episcopal church but open to all denominations and has become a true national church. The Rev. Perry is the son of Jenniebelle and RusseU Perry; Russ, 1914 USNA, died four years ago and had served as the writer of diese notes for the four years prior to that.

Shipmate, November 1982

15 Chairman and Class Comm. and Sec'y, Adm. A. D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase MD 20015 Percent Members: 88

16 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster USN (Ret.) 611 W. 40th St., Baltimore MD 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. ChapUne USNR (Ret.) 1327 Inspiration Dr. La JoUa CA 92037 Percent Members: 82 West Coast Thursday noon, August 19th, the 1916-17-18 ers of this area assembled in the Garden Room of the Officers' Club, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, for their momhly lunch. The arrangements were handled by Don Curtis, who selected for the menu their famous chicken rice and curry, with six tasty augmenters; also salad and dessert. It was superb as always. The cheerful meeting regretted that an eleventh hour home equipment failure prevented our regular member, "Ing" KUand, from being with us.

Present were: 1916 — Root, Loventhal, Chapline, 1917 — Richards; 1918 — Nichols, Curtis. "Bill" Murray was again the guest of Joe Loventhal, driving for Joe and bringing Amos Root. We regretted to learn that one of our regular members, "Chippo" Rogers ('17) is moving East, and we all wiU miss him.

Marianna Radford of Washington (DC) paid our area a visit, basically to see her sister in La Jolla. On Monday evening, August 16th, Marianna, charming and "peppy" as always, was the honor guest at a delightful supper party given by Eleanor and (Rear Admiral, Ret.) "Putt" Storrs: where Marianna was a house guest in their spacious home in Coronado. Attending were friends of long standing and those who had served on her late husband. Admiral Radford's, staff or in his command. A marvelous evening was enjoyed by all, and what a treat to see Marianna.

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by the award of the Navy Cross and seven the DSM; two have earned both awards. Various other decorations have been earned by members of this group as well as by many other Classmates.

THE NAVY CROSS It required courage stout.

Souls above doubt.

Valor unending; It will reward, — They shall return More than they were.

And ever ascending.

— Emerson Rear Admiral Ralph Clonts Alexander Lt. William Busk Vice Admiral Albert MacQueen Bledsoe Admiral Joseph James Clark Vice Admiral Jack Harlan Duncan Rear Admiral John Meade Haines Rear Admiral Samuel Hanford Hurt Vice Admiral Thomas Browning Inglis Captain Henry Young MacCown Rear Admiral Stanley Cook Norton Rear Admiral John Spinning Phillips Colonel Jesse Lee Perkins Vice Admiral Ralph Smith Riggs Admiral Forrest Percival Sherman Vice Admiral Clifton Albert Sprague Rear Admiral Carlos Wilhelm Wieber Rear Admiral Ross Palmer Whitemarsh THE NAVY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths In feelings, not in figures on a dial.

We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives Who thinks most, feels noblest, acts best.

— Philip James Bailey 1816-1902 Rear Admiral Miles Rutherford Browning Admiral Joseph James Clark Admiral James Fife, Jr. Vice Admiral Earle Watkins Mills Admiral William Kearney Phillips Admiral Forrest Percival Sherman Admiral Jerauld Wright In May 1981, Eighteen news announced the birth, 16 August 1980, of Harry Wm. Need IV. That young man, a great-grandson of Eighteen, has developed in the meantime, and a recent picture is printed.

Acting Sec'y, Capt. Ward P. Davis USN (Ret.) 1010 Oak Haven Dr., RosweU GA 30075 Percent Members: 76

18 Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St., Arlington VA 22202 Percent Members: 87 Vic Barringer, one of the most helpful contributors to your column, has suggested that we memoralize those Classmates who have earned the Navy Cross, usually awarded for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, awarded for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility.

It seems appropriate for '18 news to report in print these decorations of graduates of our Class which represent what they have done to protect our country. Some seventeen have been honored Shipmate, November 1982

Harry Wm. Need's great-grandson Now Eighteen has another great-grandson, James Logan Need, born 24 June 1982. Helen, widow of our Classmate Harry Wm. Need, has given your news column the privilege of announcing this event. The father of the new baby is James T. Need, son of John Logan Need, second son of our Classmate.

James T. has recently been promoted to lieutenant. Navy Medical Service Corps. His specialty is entomology in which discipline he hopes someday to gain a doctorate degree. The Navy has been

sending commissioned officers to the University of Oklahoma for advanced study in what is becoming recognized as a very important science. Various dreaded insects are becoming immune to the latest pesticides.

In March Shipmate, Eighteen News commented on the excellent and pleasant dental care offered by the clinic at the Washington Navy Yard. Experience has revealed other splendid treatment at the same clinic.

Capt. Ronald Nelson, BS and DDS, University of Minnesota, MS (Operative Dentistry) University of Iowa, has served there and in other dental centers including the Naval Dental School a total of 28 years. He does composite resin crowns. His assistant, Louriad Eller, a civilian RDA, serves him and his patients well and faithfully.

Those who have answered sick call at the Yard clinic have become pleasantly acquainted with the diagnostician, Capt. Robert T. Shafer, DDS at Universities of Notre Dame and Western Reserve, MS at George Washington University. Dr. Shafer has served 18 years as a Naval Dental Officer.

Assisting him, is congenial Anita Holand an RDA who has the splendid talent of making patients most welcome and comfortable.

Birthdays Greetings are sent to Tommy Inglis, 11/19; Proc Thornton, 11/25; Eari Stone, 12/2.

19 Sec'y, Capt. G. Laurence Schetky USN (Ret.) 5606 Glenwood Road, Bethesda MD 20817 Percent Members: 87 The sorrowful news has come of the passing of Mary Frances Ferguson on July 28, 1982, at the home of her son, Robert L. Ferguson, in Florissant, Missouri. Mary Frances is survived by her son, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, where "Fergie" was buried in 1977, the fifty-third Classmate to be buried there.

A letter from Barbara Ann Lemly, Jack Richardson's daughter, tells of the passing of her mother, Ann Richardson, on August 21, 1982, after a series of strokes. A memorial service was held in Christ Episcopal Church, Coronado.

Among those present was Kay Hunt, widow of Chuck Hunt, who was Barbara Ann's godfather.

Ann's ashes will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, where Jack was buried in 1933, having died in an airplane accident.

At the request of Joy Hancock Ofstie, the Class of 1919 Honorary Scholar for 1982 is Elizabeth M. Cambre, of Robert, Louisiana, the first woman to receive this honor. She stood third in her class of fifty-four at Southwood Academy, Hammond, Louisiana, and lettered in track for four years. The Class wishes her the same degree of success as was attained by Joy who has recently made a very generous contribution to the Honorary Scholarship Fund.

Russ Ihrig sent the picture shown of himself, Dave Crawford and John Griggs, taken at a Class luncheon at the Ansels ranch, probably at the Fiftieth Reunion, in 1968. Russ says "please note the flat pot — I was in good shape then." Russ was anticipating "possibly serious surgery." He has the best wishes of the Class for a successful operation and complete recovery. Shown also is the picture of our sixty-fourth Reunion. Front row: George Dyer, Dorothy Atkins, Miriam Bryant, Nell Stevens, Adeline Dyer, Marie Sprague; rear row: Miles DuVal, Virginia Kinkaid, Walter Whitehead, Evelyn Brooks, Florence Wynkoop, 55

64th get-together for the Class of 1919

Crawford, Griggs and Ihrig Tom Wynkoop, Fay Settle, Gwen Hill, Ada Stein, Bill Callaghan, Sarah Callaghan, Larry Schetky and Gus Bowman, and also a snap of Gwen Hill and Larry Schetky.

Virginia Kinkaid sends a change of her zip code; 20817.

To date, we have assurance of twelve Classmates and ten widows coming to our Sixty-fifth Reunion.

A card from Phyllis and Tar Tarbutton reports that they are in good hetilth, with their "gaity extra slow."

It is with deep regret that I must report the loss of another Classmate, RAdm. David Henderson Clark USN (Ret.), on 3 September. Interment took place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 5 September.

He is survived by his widow Catherine, two sons and a daughter. Further details will be published in the next issue of Shipmate, but the interim, deepest sympathy is expressed to family and friends on their grievous loss.

Adaline Dyer makes Portland, Oregon, in a Wheelchair

We are sad as well to have learned of the death of Mrs. Nancy Sumner King Andrews, widow of our Classmate, RAdm. Charles Lee Andrews Jr., who died in 1977. Born in Manila, she was the first American born in that city after its surrender in the Spanish American War, her parents, the late Army Gen. E. L. and Nancy V. Sumner King, having moved to the Islands with the family of Gen. L.B. Lawton, for whom her father was aide de camp. Later her father was military governor, living in Jolo, and a captain in the Army's Second Cavalry. Mrs. Andrews became a noted horsewoman, having learned to ride with her father's cavalry division. She was also a well-known tennis player and won numerous local, regional and club tennis tournaments including the Hawaiian Open Singles Championship at Honolulu in 1942.

RAdm. and Mrs. Andrew had kept a kennel of labrador retrievers, producing national champions.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Augustin's Church, Newport, Rhode Island, on 18 September 1982, with interment in Flushing, New York. She is survived by a son, a daughter, and two grandchildren, to whom the Class expresses its deepest sorrow.

20 Sec'y, Capt. C. F. Swanson USN (Ret.) Fairhaven, Apt. B-213 7200 Third Ave., Sykesville MD 21784 Class Correspondent, Mrs. W. P. Hepburn 11 B-1 President Point Drive Annapolis MD 21403 Percent Members: 82 Activities and Classmate news in the East is rather scarce. From Dudley Page in Frederick, in 56

part — "We are still trying to keep up the property here where the family has lived since 1867.

In 1919 it was made over into three apartments and we live in one on the first floor; but property always needs attention, and it's a chore at our age and state of health. We just won't be able to make it to Annapolis for any of the games I am sorry to say —."

"Sol Goode's death was really a shock to me.

We had been good friends since June 1916 when we entered the USNA —."

August 17-18 your scribe spent a very pleasant day and night with the Carter Andersons in Washington. Viola is cheerful but restricted in her walking. Andy and the giris are well and lively and they are all a pleasure to be with.

Apparently the class widows are a bit more energetic. Locally, Eleanor Bassett has returned from a trip to Sacramento where she attended the wedding of a grandson and went on to a visit with her daughter in Austin, Texas.

Marion Wooldridge also helps at and attends weddings of her grandchildren. Recently grandson Lt. Gg) Richard Wooldridge, '80, was married in the USNA Chapel to the daughter of the Frederick Darlings of Palm Desert, California.

From Emily Heineman by phone from Washington we find that Emily is still her old cheerful self. In spite of some difficulties, Emily is apparently happy and interested in her family and grandchildren.

We have a card from Consuelo Crowe who was travelling, at the time, in Nova Scotia. With her sister they stopped in Baddeck and found the scenery beautiful. They have returned through Maine, stopping at the summer home of a son at Hancock Point and then through Providence, Rhode Island — "A wonderful trip."

From the West. Edwina and Benny Decker write, in part — "The Fahrneys had a luncheon for 16 in their splendid home on Helix. All guests were friends of ours and we enjoyed the delicious luncheon as well as the best whiskey. I was most interested in their 'museum.' Their antiques as well as their paintings show excellent judgment. Of course, I asked to see his medal. A large gold relief of Del's profile brought forth much praise.

"Helen is a splendid hostess and looked most attractive. We stayed after the rest as Florence Hartman, who drove us, wanted to take a few pictures. Florence keeps her youth and, of course, wears her choice garments with flare.

"The next evening we attended a large party at the Amphibious Base. Of course, the Fahrneys were there as well as Florence Hartman. Majorie Dougherty (widow of our Classmate) Vann also.

She was in excellent health and happy. Cameron and Doris Briggs, '25, were the hosts.

"Chub Wheyland reported in by post card from Europe. (Edwina notes the card was from Paris.)

They are living it up, but will return soon to San Diego for a short spell before returning to their second home in Michigan." (Edwina also adds "Majorie Vann looked lovely at the Briggs' party and I enjoyed visiting with her so much.")

Evelyn and Chester Beck report a change of address. They have apparently shifted to a superior apartment in Coronado — address 1155 Star Park East, #2-F, Coronado CA 92118.

A note from the Fahrneys, in part — "We had planned on making the trip back East to join the fun of Homecoming and to see old friends, but we decided instead to spend sometime this Winter with very dear friends at Morelia, Mexico — and that will be enough journeying in the coming months to fulfill our desire to 'move about' — Sorry we will not be present for Homecoming —."

From Carter Anderson I have a copy of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation Magazine of Shipmate, November 1982

March 1982. It includes a very interesting article "Target Drone Development" by Del Fahrney.

The article details development of radio-controlled airaaft from the very early date — September 1924 and December 1925, when attempts were made to control planes by radio, including landing. It is an intriguing account of the development of such aircraft, including credit of the men, by names, who were involved and the various stages of advancement of the project (which finally led to guided missile development). To me this description adds another feather in the cap of our clever Classmate. By the way, I have a copy of a recommendation from BuAer, in 1955, for the award of the Langely Medal to Del, which for some reason fell by the wayside. We again salute Del for a superb accomplishment. (See our news column in the July-Aug. issue o/Shipmate.)

A short time ago, when discussing old times with Dottie and Ted Haff, they mentioned the busy and exciting days when they were on duty in the Asiatic Station. They were acquainted with the old "Goldie Maru" and indicated that Joe Lademan was in command of her at a busy time. I asked Joe about it and he reminded me that he had written an article about USS GOLD STAR and it was

published in the December 1973 issue of the Naval Institute Proceedings. Since retiring I have been a bit lax in reading all articles of the Proceedings but I found a copy of that issue in the Nimitz Library at the Academy, and I am ashamed to say I had not previously read it. It is a most interesting account of USS GOLD STAR during the period prior to and after the attack on Pearl Harbor. She escaped destruction by the Japanese Fleet only by astute and clever navigation by Joe and, by the grace of God, reached Australia and went through the war as a valuable supply ship. In July 1942 Joe was detached and upgraded to a staff assignment as War Plans Officer for Commander South Pacific. Another example of excellent service by a 1920 Classmate.

Another item which depresses me, as it did Dudley Page. On 2 August 1982 Jesse Goode had a heart attack at Wesley Palms in San Diego and was rushed to the Mission Bay Hospital where he died. The obituary notice in the San Diego Union indicated that Jesse was the father of Charles F. Goode. Inurnment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Information posted at Wesley Palms indicated that he had taught mathematics at Cal. Poly, in San Luis Obispo and came to Wesley Palms from Encinitos in June, 1981.

In checking some old records of Classmates, with the help of the Research Section of the Nimitz Library at the Academy, I came across an obituary in the New York Times of 23 October 1947 pertaining to our Classmate, George Albert Seitz, with information of which I was previously unaware, and I have found no other record of the case.

George Seitz, as a commodore, was at the time Governor of the Marshall Islands in 1947. He became ill and the medical facilities at Kwajalein were not equipped to handle the case and he was sent back to Pearl Harbor for treatment on about 20 October 1947. On 23 October 1947 he died of heart failure at the Pearl Harbor Hospital.

Also, in the New York Times of 31 January 1941, an obituary reported that LCdr. Robert H. Hargrove had died on 30 January 1941 at Newport, Rhode Island.

We have no information on survivors of either of these two Classmates.

RAdm. Lloyd Harrison USN (Ret.) dusted off his naval uniform to help place captain shoulder boards on his oldest son, William S. Harrison, during promotion ceremonies held in Washington (DC) recently. Assisting in the ceremony was his Shipmate, November 1982

Lloyd, William and Kathy Harrison daughter-in-law, Kathy Harrison. Capt. Harrison DC USNR is currently commanding officer of the naval reserve dental unit at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. He maintains his practice in Annapolis.

RAdm. Harrison, "Savvy," and his wife Elizabeth moved out of their home in Chevy Chase (MD) last year and are currently living in The Van Ness complex in Washington. Recent orthopedic problems have restricted his attendance at class functions.

"Savvy's" youngest son, Lloyd Jr. USNA '65, is an active duty commander presently stationed at NAVELEXSYSCOM Headquarters in Washington.

21 Sec'y RAdm. J. R. Dudley USN (Ret.) 164 Edwards Ferry Road Leesburg VA 22075 703/777-3887 Treas., Col. Sherwood B. Smith USA (Ret.) 5005 Garfield St., NW Washington DC 20016 Sec'y, San Diego Area: RAdm. Logan McKee USN (Ret.) 738 Glorietta Blvd.

Coronado CA 92118 Percent Members: 84 As we draft this we look forward to seeing the Navy — Virginia game with the contest between players and also coaches, each of whom will be well into their first year by the time you read this.

We wish good fortune to Gary and, after September 11, to George.

Our report for the October issue was limited due to your writer being absent at the Delaware beach at deadline. A few weeks restored health and vigor, and was made pleasant by seeing Phronie and Wap Barbaro there. News for DC is that Homer Elmers is getting around again and hopes he can attend Homecoming. However, Polly Boone is now in a nursing home on Wisconsin Avenue, as Fred felt she needed better care than he could give in their apartment.

We extend our sympathy to Mary Maxon, Apt. 219, 2050 S.W. 10th Court, Del Ray Beach FL 33445, on the tragic death of her granddaughter.

Ens. Cary Page Jones USN '81, in a training plane collision near Corpus Christi, Texas. Cary was a life member of the Association and the first woman graduate to die in line of duty.

We also extend our sympathy to Alida, Mrs. W. S. Dufton, of 325 Claremont, Long Beach CA 90803, on the death last May 5, of Waller Scott Dufton.

Our Washington — Annapolis group meets for lunch November 23 at the Bethesda O'Club. We regret not seeing Rex Tallman whose visit East

came between luncheon dates. Better luck next time.

At the suggestion of Shirley Galpin, we sent a memorial gift to Hospice of Seattle, which, Shirley said, had been most helpful during Gerry's final illness.

We have received a request from Francenia (Mrs. John G. Ames) whose address is 1180 North Lemon Ave., Metilo Park CA 94025, for a pin that was used as a favor for our Class' ladies at our 50th reunion in 1971. We would have heard from Johnny, except that he suffered a massive stroke last January. We find there are no extra pins kept by our Committee. If any of our readers has, or knows of someone who has, one of these pins they are willing to part with, please contact Francenia directly. The pin is a gold-colored oval, 2 inches by 1 inch, with the Academy Crest at one end and the Class crest at the other, with a model of a midshipman between the crests.

We have received a letter of appreciation from Midshipman 4/c Robert M. Moore for having been selected as the Naval Academy Foundation's 1982 Class of 1921 Honor Scholar. Bob, who hails from Haymarket, Virginia, had tried three times for an appointment, and was successful on his fourth attempt. He says that after his first six weeks at the Academy he is very enthusiastic about the experience and hopes to become a naval aviator after graduation. His motivation, and dignified maturity promises a successful career, for which we hope.

West Coast News The San Diego Chapter of the Class of 1921 held its regular monthly luncheon at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Tuesday, 24 August. The 18 members in attendance were: Paul Abernethy, Jim Baker, Nick Carter, Abie Cook, T.O. CuUins, Sydney Dodds, Tom Esling, Hod Gorry, Bris McHugh, Logan McKee, Tim O'Brien, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Don Smith, Leo Stafford, Rex Tallman, Ray Tarbuck and Bunny Wray.

Rex Tallman and Frankie expect to attend the next meeting of the Washington Chapter.

22 Sec'y, Capt. D. H. Johnston USN (Ret.) 3928 N. 36th St., Arlington VA 22207 Corr. Secy, RAdm. J. L. Pratt USN (Ret.) 4000 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016 Percent Members: 76

Capt. Nick's Birthday — Ventura, California Marie and Nick Draim Frank Whitaker has sent a birthday picture of Marie and Nick Draim whom we haven't seen for some time. In fact, it's been a long time. We remember a piece about Nick some years ago when he was intent on several almost insoluble scientific projects. His always present humor came through when he added, at the end: "Well, some day we may win the Readers Digest Sweepstakes."

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Qyde King passed away on 20 August. He had been in a retirement home for some time. A Classmate weU known to aU of us: his contributions to the Class as weU as his legendary accomplishments in athletics. Clyde's fame is part and parcel of the history of '22. He.was buried with fuU mihtary honors at Golden Gate National Cemetery.

Our friend Glenn Jones died on August 27th in the nursing home where he had been for a long time. Winifred vrill continue to live at 573 West Duarte Road, Arcadia CA 91006. It will be remembered that Glenn was skipper of the destroyer SHAW. She was on the marine railway at Pearl on December 7, 1941, where she lost her bow to a Japanese bomb. With temporary repairs, Glenn brought her back to the Coast for reconstruction and then rejoined the Fleet. Glenn's final career was as a patent attorney — and a good one. He was a dedicated Classmate.

Sam Grosedose died, after a rather short illness, in Annapolis on August 13th. Interment was in Arlington on the 18th, a quiet and fine ceremony attended by members of the Class, many close. friends, relatives from Virginia, and from Annapohs — Sam and Meb's home base for some forty years. A well-known citizen, fan (and exofficio coach) of the Academy baseball teams, Sam could usually be found at his regular post near third base during team practice and all home games. Come Winter, Sam and his fellow hunters Uke Joe Wright and Bowie Duckett, good sportsmen aU, made for their goose blinds on the Bay. Sam lived a good life.

Meb will continue in their Claude Street home.

They have two married daughters: Sara Jane of Annapolis, and Mary Anne McCammon of Norfolk.

Attendance at the West Coast September luncheon in the North Island Club, Coronado, was slim.

Bill Riggs and Libby were there, and Harvey Walsh and Whaley also made it across the Bay. Georgia and Vic Ellis were taking a postman's holiday cruising on the Mississippi.

We have mentioned before that Harvey and Nina Walsh are to be residents of Vinson HaU, probably by November first, arriving in Annapolis on October first to stay with Harvey's son. They have yet to sell their San Diego house (in this market!) and may rent. Alyce and Bill Riggs are in even more of a dilemma. They purchased a lovely place in Charleston, South Carolina, and put their San Diego home up for sale. No takers.

So we hear that Bill has put both houses up for sale — the first one to sell to determine where they'U Uve. Our president, Frank Akers, is back to battery after a short stay in Bethesda. Omer Kneeland is also home but had a long siege and is still under wraps.

Henry Eccles — a fine summary of his career, courtesy of Alvan Fisher. Alvan established the Advance Base Section for the Commander of the Service Force Pacific commencing in November of 1943. The operation expanded rapidly, and Henry Eccles showed up to assist. It was undoubtedly during that critical time that Henry developed his flair for logistics which has brought him world-wide acclaim.

Alvan has sent us a reprint from The Logistic Spectrum magazine from which pertinent extracts foUow: The Society of Logistics Engineers is priviledged to have among its Honorary Members, FeUows, Board of Advisors, and authors, one of the world's foremost military logisticians. Rear Admiral Henry E. Eccles USN (Ret.). He has graciously permitted us to reprint a few of his writings in this issue.

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The New Encyclopedia Britannica states, "After World War II the most notable effort to produce a theory of logistics was a project sponsored by the U.S. Navy and headed by a retired rear admiral, Henry E. Eccles, whose Logistics in the National Defense appeared in 1959 . . . Eccles' work has had no counterpart in the other services or in other countries."

When the United States entered World War II, he

was

in command of

JOHN D . EDWARDS

(DD-216), an old "four stacker" of the Asiatic Fleet, throughout the Netherlands East Indies Campaign, including the batde of the Java Sea. He later returned to the Pacific Fleet to coordinate Advance Base Development until the end of the war. In 1946, he then commanded WASHINGTON. In 1947 he planned and organized the newly formed logistics department of the Naval War College, and served as its head until 1951, when he became Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics with Commander, Allied Forces, Southern Europe. He retired as rear admiral in 1952, holding the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, and the Netherlands Order of the Bronze Cross.

The Naval War College Library Catalog lists more than fifty of his articles. His writings have been translated into French, Spanish, Portuguese, Yugoslav, Russian, and Chinese. He has recently been asked to assist the U.S. Army in their increased concern with logistics.

In 1968 at Los Angeles, in 1970 at Dallas, and in 1976 at Valley Forge, Admiral Eccles delivered inspiring addresses to the Annual Intemational Logistics Symposia.

His exceptional contributions were recognized by the establishment of the "Henry E. Eccles Medal" for outstanding leadership in logistics education, one of the three medals ever awarded by the Society.

The attendance at the '22 chowder and lunch group at the Army-Navy Club in Washington on 7 September was limited in numbers but lively in spirit. Don Johnston bought the drinks apropos his forthcoming birthday (a fine custom). No one objected. The beneficiaries were Bev Coleman, Doc Pratt, Cart E^pe and Frank Akers. The other regulars were still at the seashore or some island like Nantucket. The ladies; Peg Johnston, Bobbie Espe, Bayliss Akers and Cindy Pratt lunched at a separate but equal table.

The Reunion stories will not appear in Shipmate until January due to the two-month lag between arrival of news from all 72 classes, printing and proofing, and the finished magazine's arrival in your post box. 'Tain't easy.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

23 Sec'y, RAdm. Elliott Strauss USN (Ret.) 2945 Garfield Terrace Washington, DC 20008 East Coast Reporter Adm. Arieigh A. Burke USN (Ret.) 8624 Fenway Drive Bethesda MD 20817 West Coast Reporter Capt. H. H. ConneUey USN (Ret.) 544 Silvergate Avenue, San Diego CA 92106 Percent Members: 90 Continuing the Citation for the Navy Cross awarded to 21 members of our Class and compiled

by Bill Wadbrook:

CITATIONS The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Capt. Williain Yincent O'Regan, United States Navy, for service as set forth in the foUovring Citation: "For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of a coordinated attack group (a Wolf Pack — The "Mickey Finns") of submarines operating against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific from June 14 to August 1, 1944. SkUled and aggressive in combat, Capt. O'Regan successfuUy directed the attack group through alert enemy escort screens and their severe counterattacks to sink sixteen enemy ships, including two destroyers and a large naval auxiUary for a total of 110,700 tons and to damage three additional vessels totalUng 15,500 tons. By his inspiring leadership, initiative and zealous devotion to duty, Capt. O'Reagan contributed materiaUy to the defeat of the enemy in this area and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Capt. Joseph L. Kane, United States Navy, for service as set forth in the foUowing Citation: "For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the USS PETROF BAY, while that ship was engaged in furnishing aerial support to our Amphibious Attack Group landing on the shores of Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands, from October 18 to 29, 1944. With his ship under repeated attacks by enemy suicide bombers during the Batde off Samar Island on October 25, Capt. Kane skillfuUy maneuvered PETROF BAY through this hazardous area and directed numerous vigorous aerial strikes against the Japanese fleet approaching Leyte Gulf. By his expert tactical abiUty and perservering efforts in the face of grave personal danger, he contributed in large measure to the subsequent withdrawal of the enemy forces from this decisive engagement and his zealous devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Capt. Thomas B. Williamson, United States Navy, for service as set forth in the following Citation: "For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of USS KALININ BAY, during a strike against major units of the enemy Japanese Fleet, in the Batde off Samar Island, October 25, 1944. When a formidable column of Japanese battleship, cruisers and destroyers attacked our smaU Task Unit of Escort Carriers, Capt. WUliamson skillfully maneuvered his ship to avoid crippling blows from the constsmt, three-hour bombardment, and successfuUy brought his ship through this history-making batde, thereby contribuing essentiaUy to the eventual rout of this powerful Japanese force. His leadership, determined fighting spirit and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Navy Soccer Team 1921 Front Row: Rosenstein, Benson, W.G. Jones, Randolph, Newton; 2nd Row: Hodgkiss, Dole, Budniu, H.D. Baker, Moore, Coffman (Capt.)

Creehan, Connor, Horn, Fulenvrider, Taylor (Coach); 3rd Row: Alderman, Colt, McCord, Olmstead (Mgr.), Wallace, Bennett, Casey, Purple, Christie, Cogger, Wadbrook.

This is the first official picture of a Navy Soccer Team.

The above picture was obtained throught kind and active cooperation of Mr. John H. Higgins, Navy Swimming Coach. Sincere thanks to him for his invaluable assistance.

Members of this 1921 Navy Soccer Team were the first to receive the Navy Varsity " N . " Shipmate, November 1982

Navy Soccer Teani

Classmates on this team were: Newton, Hodgkiss, McCord, Bennett, Casey, Cogger and Wadbrook; stiU living are Tom Casey and Bill Wadbrook.

Those of '22 in the picture are: Rosenstein, W.G. Jones, Dole, H.D. Baker, Coffman (Capt.), Connor, Fulenwider, Olmstead (Mgr.), Wallace and Christie: stiU living (according to the 1982 Register of Alumni') are: Fulenwider, Dole, H.D. Baker, W.G. Jones, and Christie.

This is the third Navy Soccer Team. The first Navy Soccer Team was fielded in the Fall of 1919.

On this first Navy Soccer Team we had no soccer uniforms or shoes (we used the regulation Navy issue high-top black shoes), but we had plenty of enthusiasm and a fine coach, Tom Taylor, who had just joined the Naval Academy Athletic Department as a instructor in the Summer of 1919.

He had served in the Canadian Army in World War I and was the "Champion Bayonet Fighter" in that Army.

We played against a number of teams in 1919 — the only two games I can remember were against the teams of the visiting Italian battleship, CONTE Di CAVOUR, and a Baltimore high school, Baltimore Polytech, I believe.

I cannot remember any of '21 who were players on that first Naval Academy Soccer Team, but I have a very warm recollection of our manager, Ralph McShane, '21-A; he was kind to a lowly Plebe.

Those of '22 who played on that first team were: Wilber Jones, R.P. Coffman, the two Bakers (H.D. and O.K.), John Connor, Al Rosenstein, and T.F. Christie. (There were perhaps others from '22, but if so I can't remember them.) The members of '23 who played on the team that first year of Soccer at the Naval Academy were Claude Bennett, Pat Cogger, George Hodgkiss and Bill Wadbrook.

Bea amd Elliott Strauss had a wonderful trip to Europe this Fall. No details, although rumor has it that EUiott did have an opportunity to poUsh his accent in London for several days.

BiU Wadbrook smuggled this dope out of USNAAA — 412 of us graduated. We don't know what happened to 13 of us. There are 139 graduates alive as of 1350, 24 August 1982.

Nearly everybody in this fine Class has now had his 80th birthday except for a few very young squirts, but nobody else had a birthday despedida (SP) like the one given to Bear Arnold on his 80th.

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His Supply Corps associates put on a "Portholes on the Past," with reception, dinner and "The Bear Facts" in honor of Bear and Alyce. No one could have deserved it more nor enjoyed it so much as those two happy people.

The Naval Academy Foundation has selected Midn. Brian Scott Chase as the George L. Castera Class of 1923 Memorial Honor Scholar from Newtown, Pennsylvania, and Midn. Richard H. Price as the Class of 1923 Honor Scholar. He is from Sicklerville, Pennsylvania. Both have fine qualifications.

These estimable young gentlemen have thanked our Class for the opportunity afforded them and reported they have been successful during plebe summer and asked for advice. They were given the same excellent advice we received in 1919, i.e., "Work harder and do better." Maybe they will pay more attention than we did.

You all remember that fire in the Alumni House in 1971 which messed up the Class of 1923 room pretty much. We took up a collection to put the room back into shape and we had some money left over, which we gave to the Alumni Association to maintain the room as it should be. The fund amounted to $3,912.57 last year. WeU, that money isn't there any more. It is being used to replace the drapes which had smoke damage, but were good to last another 10 years. They are shredding now and are being replaced with that fund and about $500.00 The Alumni Association is going to dig up. We in the Environs Chapter are thinking the Class ought to have a drapes inspector and we wonder if somebody could persuade Peggie ConneUey to take on that job.

We regret to report that another Classmate.

RAdm. R.W.D. Woods USN (Ret.), sUpped his cable on 10 August after being in iU health for the past year. Woodie was one of our early naval aviators and he was nearly as proud of naval aviation and the Navy, as he was of his son, Brian, who followed in the distinguished footsteps of his father. Even when Brian was a POW in the Vietnam war, and Woodie was doing everything that could be done to get word of Brian, he maintained his confidence in the future by saying that "Brian has done his duty, and I am sure everything will turn out alright." He was right. It did. Anita had predeceased Woodie and Woodie joined her in the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. He was survived by his son, Capt. Brian Woods USN, and his daughter, Mrs. Barbara Walker.

It is also with a great deal of sorrow that we report the death of Capt. Fred William Walton USN (Ret.) on 2 September at the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Perry Point, Maryland.

He was buried in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Our sincerest sympathy is expressed to Dorothy and their two sons.

24 Sec'y and Columnist, Mr. Robert A. Keyer Box 7234, Richmond VA 23221 E. Coast Sec'y, RAdm. H. B. Miller USN (Ret.) W. Coast Sec'y, VAdm. C. E. Ekstrom USN (Ret.) Percent Members: 87 '24 takes to the Air! The year 1925 was not a particularly exciting period in naval aviation, even though the Battle Fleet did have the 14 knot LANGLEY which had assigned to her Fighter Squadrons One and Two and Torpedo Two. The fighters were fragile TS-I single seaters, powered with the Wright J-4 220 HP engine. Torpedo Two flew SC torpedo planes.

Being attached to LANGLEY was a misnomer, for the TS-l's were equipped with floats as often as wheels. The foUowing year found them equipped with floats and carried on battleships as seaplanes.

A few Cutlass Hawks showed up in the squadrons occasionally. On the whole there was no carrier aviation except for infrequent exercises and qualification landings aboard the Covered Wagon.

Battleships and cruisers catapulted two Vought two-seater observation aircraft (UO-1) and the MISSISSIPPI was home for stiU a third aircraft, a MO-1 monoplane mounted on Turret Three. A few squadrons of wartime flying boats, FSLs, were still around, with improved Douglas patrol boats and torpedo planes of various bases.

There was little incentive for Fleet Ensigns to volunteer for such a raggedy organization — except for one thing — the enthusiasm of some naval aviators who flew off ships having an abundance of potential pilots in the JO Mess.

By far the best example such an enthusiastic aviator recruiter was Lt. Dixie Keifer ('19) who was flying from the CALIFORNLA along with Jimmy Barner. Dixie was close to being a wild man when he went aloft. Performing similar duty 59

aboard OKLAHOMA was Dutch Greber '22. With the Fleet anchored in San Pedro, often Dixie and Dutch would find themselves by design in the air at the same time and then began a chase around the masts with one and then other on his opponent's tail, an aerial circus which held us JOs aboard CALIFORNIA in awe. Then Dixie would take each of us in the rear seat and give us the works.

And when the Fleet pulled into San Diego, Dixie would go to North island where his pals would take us up in the land planes. It was this form of enthusiasm which convinced the CALIFORNIA JO Mess that aviation was our dish of tea. Then, Dixie received orders to Pensacola as an instructor. Our eyes brightened as the Fleet steamed down to Australia, for during the Cruise we took our physical flight exams and all passed. The result was that at year's end we found ourselves on the L & N RR puUing into Pensacola. Dixie's '24 recruits were: Swede Ekstrom, Sid Harvey, Min MUler, John Shannon, Bowser Vieweg, Raoul Waller, Red Ballinger, Bob Goldthwaite and Ski Erdman.

Added to our group were Jack Moss and Zeke Soucek in '23 and Blackie Regan and Mac Causey also succumbed to Dixie's wiles — thirteen off of one ship!

The '24 portion were the first group go aviation after 18 months sea duty. There was violent discussion at the time that aviation was robbing the Fleet of young officers, but the positive results of Dixie's proselyting was evident when all his candidates passed countless check flights. Only one.

Red Ballinger, suffered a fatal accident in the Fleet, and all made major contributions to Naval Aviation and the Navy. Dixie later became known far and wide as the exec of the YORKTOWN. But, the sad ending to his success as a recruiter is that close to the end of WW II he too died in a plane crash after taking off from Stewart Air Force Base near West Point. It was enthusiasm like his which helped build Naval Aviation up to the peak in spite of early discouragements. Dixie, always a bachelor, had the good fortune to have as his hostess his lovely younger sister. Honey, who was nearly as well known in naval aviation circles as Dixie. She really became the mother image of all of Dixie's CALIFORNIA gang. Following Dixie's death. Honey travelled on her own, principally in California. Her current address is 5372-2 E-Punta Alta, Laguna Hills CA 92653, tel. 714/770-9503.

Don Walker's return from his eight-month sojourn in St. Croix is the signal for Woody Woodyard and Min Miller to stir around to have the summer get-together of Area '24 members — Walker, Shannon, Hans Baldwin, Ralph Baldwin, Min Miller, Otz Tracy, Raoul Waller and Woodyard. From these a group of six for lunch at the Round Hill Country Club — 5 August in Greenwich, Connecticut, (Collins, Miller, Shannon, Singer, Walker and Woodyard) — Walker the host. Collins rode Amtrak from Washington to new Haven and sojourned in Woody's home.

Sam Singer steered Collins thru the maze of New England trains and Grand Central Station so he could safely return to Washington.

The Roy Hartwig Memorial Honor Scholar for this year is: Andrew Karl Krumel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn L. Krumel of Charlotte, North Carolina. Graduated Independence High School, Charlotte, standing 33 in class of 505. Attendance at N.C. State University demonstrated his capabiUty of doing college work in an engineering major, to the satisfaction of the Academy's Admission Board. The Naval Academy Foundation recommends to the Academy's Admission Board candidates who satisfactorily demonstrate the capability of doing college work where few of the pressures exist that you find at the Naval Academy.

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Bill Birmingham passed over the border in his sleep 30 July: burial alongside his wife in San Diego Area. Frank Cowan left this life 6 Augus in New York City Area. Frank was a commander USNR, having returned to the service from the N.Y. Telephone Co. when WW II began.

At last. Weary Wilkins has taken Ellen to Alaska. Touring Juneau, Ellen could not find the place where Ellen and her sister lived when they were there visiting their aunt who was teaching school there. Was it the ravage of time or progress?

It was a false rumor having Monty Berthold moving back to his old home in Kirkwood, Missouri. Monty still at Valley View Lodge, 1228 Rossmoore Parkway, Walnut Creek CA 94595.

"Kasha," Monty's favorite riding horse is nearby.

Pinky Hopkins reports the year '82 has been good for berry picking, apricots and figs, but no news from the "SUent Six" of the Pebble Beach area.

July-August Shipmate carried the incident of Hans Baldwin being wounded during rifle range instruction. Ralph Mills, roommate of Roy Lajeunesse, was working at the table alongside where the accident happened. No live bullets were supposed to be in the area. The Marine instructor showed Roy how to seat the bullet. Roy seated it in the manner (as he was told) and it went off.

This column carried over a year ago the story of Beth and Ralph Mills' son James being married to a British young lady. She and James were married in New York City, 21 March 1981. James is an established author living in France. A baby was born to them on 26 May 1982, and named James Spencer Mills. Beth and Ralph left 12 September 82 for a visit to this part of the MiUs family.

Late summer found Red Williams recovering from two cracked ribs incurred in a fall. Leila Wheeler, widow of Homer, is moving from Walnut Creek to Birmingham, Alabama — new address not yet reported. Kura and Ash Evans late July had as luncheon guests, Helen Louise and Raoul Waller and the Evanses later in week joined the Wallers to help celebrate the 49th wedding anniversary of Helen Louis and Raoul. The Wallers later went salmon fishing at Desolation Island, British Columbia, and caught sufficient salmon to bring back six to Philadelphia.

Consult your Register of Alumni and reach into the past and see what happened to indicated recipients of '24 award at Graduation: 1926 Clifford Henderson Duerfeldt; 1927 Ferol Davis Overfelt; 1928 Chester Miles Blackford; 1929 Abraham Lincoln Baird; 1930 Andrew McBurney Jackson, Jr.; 1931 Thomas Donald Tyra; 1932 Richard Mandelkorn; 1933 John Albert Klopp; 1934 Chester Asa Siver; 1935 Lewis Lindemath Shock, Jr.; 1936 Dale Farnsworth Pinkerton. More recipients for your research in a later issue.

"Spuds" Witmer sends a new address: Church Road, Suite C, Laurelview Manor, Mount Laurel NJ 08054. Noble Abrahams who believes in remembering Classmates at birthday time and also keeping the phone company in money called "Spuds," Felix Howland, Art Wood and Bill Stone on their natal day.

The Coronado/San Diego '24 group met for Happy Hour and luncheon. Officers' Club, North Island, 24 August '82. Gloria and Bill Bailey, were in charge of arrangements. Others present were Jack Adams, Easley Cameron, Verna and Blackie Carroll, Lelia Dunn, Betty and Swede Ekstrom, Grace Hoffman, Helen and Collins Landstreet, Fern and Eric Lankenau, Adeline Magly, Nell Opie, Mick and Harry Richter, Helen Ritchie, Hunter Robinson, Jessie Rutt, Dottie Short, Evelyn and Dutch Shultz, and Helen Townsend.

The Richters recentiy moved to the area and joined the group and are welcome. The crowd noted with sadness that "Taps" sounded 30 July for Bill Birmingham, a former regular member of the group.

Kay and Evvie Burroughs were missing, as they have been in New England visiting Ewie's brother.

Information of the Class. The Class had 19 Star men; Morgan, Hatcher and Richards were all in the 4th Battalion First Class Yar. Clexton and Duke were "tied" in aggregate multiple for the four years. Fourth place was awarded to Clexton and Duke fifth by reasoning that Clexton stood higher than Duke at completion of plebe year. At graduation an unusual situation developed, when Lefty Campbell passed the physical exam and was graduated but chose to not accept a commission.

Late passing of physical exam caused Lefty to received graduation #7480 A. He went to civilian life and became a successful department store operator and owner in Middlesboro, Kentucky.

Our anchorman from Georgia resigned 28 February 1930 and, if properly recalled, went to work for Cutler-Hammer, Milwaukee. Ralph returned to the Navy during WW II and remained until retirement 1 July 1957. After retirement he became a stockbroker and was very successful in that career until final retirement.

Like the swaUows to Capistrano, each year Page and Fritz Furth return to Kent, Connecticut, where they lived before Savannah and now at Southern Pines, North Carolina. It is said they left some of their roots and hearts in the lovely state of Connecticut, so this return each year is to renourish their souls. As the invited guests of Ed Woodyard, Fritz drove by Roxbury and picked up Hanson Baldwin on his way to meet Woody, John Shannon and Don Walker at Mory's, New Haven. Fritz was the oldest of the group present, with Hans the youngest; Fritz appeared unscathed by the years.

Betty and Swede Ekstrom returned in late September to Coronado from a visit to their daughter and family in Oregon and son in Washington State and various Seatde area friends.

Swede reports Red Ruhsenberger and his bride were in Coronado area for couple of days in late August, and Easley Cameron had a few in for cocktails and snacks to see the Ruhsenbergers who were on their way home to Florida after an Alaskan Cruise.

25 Sec'y, Capt. George F. O'Keefe USN (Ret.) 2003 Glen Dr., Belle Haven Alexandria VA 22307 Columnist: RAdm. Schuyler Pyne USN (Ret.) 259 Providence Road, Annapohs MD 21401 Percent Members: 86 The Tenth of November being the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps (207th this year) we always try to have an item or so about the Class of '25 Marines in the November issue, and this time we have a very fine surprise in store. The news is that Bob Hogaboom, General USMC (Ret.), and Maurine Holbert, a Texan who lived in New York City, were married at Wainwright House in Rye, New York, on 16 July. We just happened to telephone Bob for a bit of news. His reply was a sanguine, "Well, one of our Marines has just been married, and that person was I." Great news! and Congrats to Bob and great happiness to the bride.

They will live in St. Mary's City, Bob's home, and Bob has promised us a picture and more details of their meeting and marriage.

The local people of the Capitol-Cities area, excepted as noted herein, don't seem to have been Shipmate, November 1982

doing much lately. There were no luncheons in July and August, and all must have been quiet on the Potomac. Red Slaven and Anne Tonseth made it up to Vermont for a visit with Anne's son, John; Charley Goetz took his usual trip to Nantucket; the Griffins disappeared to their place in Quebec; and Tin Stryker was at hers on the Maryland shore.

Judge Eller, with Agnes along too, made his quarterly visit to Richmond for the meeting of the board of directors of the Virginia Historical Society. Judge is on so many boards, historical and otherwise, we don't see how he keeps them straight, but he does.

The Naval Academy Foundation has informed us that some scholarships created in the name of the Class or members thereof have been filled as follows: Class of 1925 Memorial Honor Scholar is by Thomas Lloyd Tonan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Tonan of Downey, California. Thomas is a grad of the local high school who lettered in football, was president of the Varsity Letterman's Club, and president of the student body. WhUe attending Northwestern Preparatory School he attained aU A's.

The Frank A. Munroe, Jr. Class 1925 Honor Scholar is Kevin D. O'Malley, son of Capt.

Charles A. O'Malley and Mrs. O'Malley of San Bernardino, California. In high school he stood 39 out of 178 students and lettered in football and track. Like Thomas Tonan above, he attended Northwestern Preparatory School and had aU A's.

The George L. Todd Memorial Honor Scholar is Matthew S. Muckelbauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Muckelbauer of CrownsviUe, Maryland. He went to school in Glen Burnie, Maryland, where he ranked in the top 40% of his class of 570 and lettered in lacrosse. At Bridgeton Academy where he took his prep work he was fourth in a class of 171, played lacrosse, and won the award for best in English and history.

Our congratulations to each of these lads and we aU wish them successful, pleasant and long naval careers.

Cam further says that Doris and he plan to be present as usual at the USS YORKTOWN reunion in Charleston, South Carolina, with stop-offs to see and daughter and respective sisters en route.

Fran and Friend

Fran Grimes made a pre-Falkland Island trip in the QE2. The ship had come to Philadelphia to be there and take on passengers on the occasion of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the good ship WELCOME with William Penn aboard. On the last day out before their arrival in Southhampton, it was announced that QE2 would be given a quick conversion to carry troops to those South Atlantic Isles. With passengers on board, the crew started dismantling the casino, packing up china and glassware, and building a helicopter pad over the outdoor swimming pool.

After her advent in England, Fran spent ten days in London, Cambridge, Canterbury, Dover and the Cotswalds. LiUian, widow of George Stott '24, was on board and we are pleased to show here a picture of Fran and Ray Wright, Captain USN (Ret.), a contemporary of our Class at the U. of Michigan and a neighbor and close friend of Fran's who was also among those present in the QE2.

As prfedicted in a recent issue, Irma and Bill Watson have now moved from Valparaiso, Indiana, to Hot Springs Village, a retirement community about 15 miles north of the Springs themselves in Arkansas. Their address is 11 Sombrecania Lane 71909. The move did not turn out to be as "elementary" as "Doc" Watson had hoped because when it came to loading the truck, they found they had bout 50 boxes too many. A friend got a U-Haul and followed them south, however. Now they are pretty well settled and looking forward to using those three golf courses and the well-stocked lakes. They are worried, nevertheless, about the viability of their annual trip to Mexico because of the mess that country is in.

They love that nation and its people, and Irma does wish to be the regent from Mexico in the DAR. More news from Oliver van den Berg brings their summer travels more nearly up-to-date. In August, Elizabeth and he visited their daughter Martha and family in La Canada, California, for three weeks. Seems that Oliver takes a two-hour walk every day regardless of where he is. To break Two from June Week West the monotony of the walk, he sometimes goes to In the October issue we published two pictures the public library where he bones up on some of taken by PhO Creasor of gathering of Twenty- his favorite topics and that in California was the fivers in Cam Brigg's cabin in the QUEEN MARY details in the construction of antique furniture, at J.W.W. We had a third picture which, because about which he appears to have a good knowledge. of space limitations, we had to omit. So we show Oliver's letter was sent to us by Charlie Silsbee and it here. It has Jean Clark and Cam tossing of a those two worthies have being doing a bit of inquiring into Charlie's ancestor, Nathaniel Silsbee, beverage and looking very happy to be there.

Cam is one of our most regular and enthusiastic a sea captain at age nineteen and after whom news gatherers, and he has just informed us that Silsbee, Texas (near Beaumont), is named. as of 6 November the telephone area code of many Somehow the Silsbees got up to Chicago where a Classmates south of L.A. will now be 619 instead Joseph Silsbee was an architect who designed of 714. Apparently those in San Diego County are buildings to replace those destroyed by the conaffected, whereas those in Orange County, such flagration of 1871 when Mrs. O'Leary's cow as Santa Ana, Laguna, etc., wiU still retain 714. kicked over the lamp. One of Oliver's favorite

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topics is genealogy too, and Charlie is now getting "roots-minded" also. One of architect Joseph Silsbee's pupils was a guy by the name of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Bill Agnew, who was your scribe's N.A. roommate for most of our stay there, has come through with interesting info about his doings. Signing up as a member of M.O.O. W. a couple of years ago, he found that organization his dish of tea so much that he is now commander of the Palo AltoStanford Chapter. As such he has attended the M.O.O.W. annual convention this year in Portland, Oregon, in late July where he made contacts with the national officers. In the Order, a Chapter Commander has a challenging job, particularly in the attracting and recruiting of new members, and BiU is trying to meet the requirements of his position. Bill goes on to add that high interest rates makes his commercial real-estate business next to impossible, and he has closed his Menlo Park office. In the meantime, he has been busy setting up famUy trusts for CeUa and himself, and for his sister in Kentucky, where the bulk of his property is located. Celia and he wanted to go to Long Beach for J.W.W. in June, but the CaUfornia state convention of M.O.O.W. in Ventura interfered. BiU has to go to Kentucky fairly often on personal business, and hopes to combine a business trip with the M.O.O.W. convention in Louisville in 1983.

In mid-August, Jane and Schuyler Pyne visited Martha and Shane King up in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, for a couple of days. The men spent most the time swapping yarns about Classmates and experiences as midshipmen while the ladies listened in rapt attention to some of the tales of horror, amusing anecdotes and character sketches of contemporaries and seniors. Besides being wonderful hosts and good company, the Kings grow the best, and, in some cases, the biggest vegetables ever seen and eaten. Southeastern Pennsylvania is a veritable garden spot for fine fruits and produce.

Our secretary and his wife, Beulah, just can't keep off the highways in that camper of theirs.

George O'Keefe wrote in August from Thunder Bay, Ontario, that they were on their way to Calgary with a goal of California in mind for September. They certainly do a lot of wheeling, but we doubt any dealing.

Via the grapevine. Red Eye Coleman has learned that Doda Taylor has visited her sister Julie, Charlie Dunn's ('26) widow in La Jolla. They are a couple of brave ladies whose maiden name was Vahant.

In making a quick review of the "Chapter News" section of the September Shipmate, we saw the names of a fair number of Classmates listed as attending various functions. This would indicate that those persons are well enough to get around even if we don't hear from them all too often.

Mentioned were: Florida Space Coast — House, Marian Goodney, Red Day; Orlando — Stubbs, Warder; Puget Sound — Hammond, Sugnet; Southeast Florida — Eller, Carolyn Parks, Graubert, Gibbs, Eggers; Tampa Bay — Beck. We recommend reading these columns where you wiU see how active the Association is locally and how many good friends of all Classes you will meet again.

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26 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg m USN (Ret.), "Secure," Box 178, Crystal River FL 32629 Percent Members: 88 Not often enough heard from Jim Russell writes of an interesting experience in which he participated in June of this year, which can best be related in his own words. "The hostilities of WW II began in the Aluetian Islands with a Japanese carrier raid against Dutch Harbor on 3 ^ June 1942. The instaUation of a granite stone memorial to mark the 40th anniversary of that event was planned, organized and effected by one Ted Spencer of Anchorage, president of the Alaska Historical Aircraft Society. He invited me to attend and asked me to help him assure the attendance of suitable representation from Japan.

Okumiya, air operations officer on the staff of Admiral Kakuta, who commanded the two-carrier raiding force, was not available; however, Horoichi Samejima, who led the 'Kate' torpedo bombers from KYUIO, was. Samejima, then a commander, came to Washington (DC), in 1955 as the first naval attache after WW II. Thereafter, Samejima rose to the top of their Navy, and went on to become Chairman of the Joint Staff Council, the #1 mUitary post in Japan. Upon receiving his invitation to Alaska he telephoned me from Tokyo. Uncertain as to the attitude of the Aluets toward the Japanese, he said to me, 'If you wiU go, rU go.' He did attend, and brought along with him Col. Zenji Abe who commanded the 'Val' dive bombers, flying from JUNYO.

Dutch Harbor, and over the SW tip of Unalaska Island across the channel from Otter Point, we spotted one of the two P-40s shot dowTi forty years ago StiU lying on its back on the tundra! As we progressed over the terrain so famiUar to me, I realized we were not going directly to Dutch Harbor. Sitting in the left front passenger seat I identified Beaver Inlet below us, then it became apparent that Samejima, flying from the co-pilot's seat, was taking us to the south shore of Unalaska Island. From there he took us over the route which he had flown leading the attack on Dutch Harbor early in the moming of 3 June 1942!

"The Japanese were regarded by the Aluets with more curiosity than anything else. During the afternoon banquet in Unalaska viUage high school gymnasium they were caUed upon, £is were many of us, to make remarks, which they did very weU in English. Six WW II pilots from Patrol Wing 4 were present — among them 3 from my VP-42 Squadron. One veteran of the 13th Army Air Force and a B-26 driver, Raiford Perry, was there.

Represented also were the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, the Alaska National Guard, and the Canadian Forces. It was truly an impressive occasion — even to the laying of a bottle of saki among the wreaths at the memorial stone by Col. Abe so that the spirits of the departed might be refreshed."

Jim added that he and Gerry have had a very pleasant Spring and Summer at their home on the shore of American Lake, in Tacoma.

Carolyn and Chester Kunz did a lot of flying, Amtraking and motoring for two months in AprU, May and June, visiting in Charleston, South Carobna, where they had Uved whUe on active duty; San Francisco and on up the coast to Kent, Washington, where they saw their daughters, Louise and Harriett, and granddaughters. They then visited in Salt Lake City, before going to Kansas City, where both of them were bom, to see relatives and old friends. Back home in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, by mid-June.

A note from Charlie Carpenter, from Lima, Pennsylvania, takes issues with an earUer statement by me that I thought Ken Cornell had never married. He states that Ken, at one time, had been married to "a very beautiful lady"; who was one of the many American evacuees picked up in

chUdren was too good, I thought, not to be shared.

Because I am writing this column at the Chevy Chase Club, in Maryland, and am without any reference or back-up material, I cannot remember whether I have previously written that both Ford Taylor and Frank Busey also visited us at Capon Springs; both looking in the pink of good health.

Frank says that the "copy" for THE BOOK has gone to the printer.

A change of address, without any comment, has been received from Maggie and Stan Nichols, as: John Knox ViUage, 630 SW 6th St., Pompano Beach FL 33060.

nlDiDllttliimuii

kk Bill Gerth, Yoimgster Cruise

Shanghai and Tsingtao by the old USS GOLD STAR,

At Dutch Harbor, 1. to r., Col. Abe, Gen. Talley, Mrs. Talley, Jim Russell, Adm. Samejima "Admiral Samejima was in the Class of '38 at the Japanese Naval Academy; Col. Abe in '37.

Samejima survived WW II because he was assigned test pUot duty during the latter part of the war; Abe because he engaged in the Mariannas Turkey Shoot; without enough fuel to return to his carrier, he landed on the smaU island of Rota between Guam and Saipan, and was eventuaUy taken prisoner.

"The highUght of the trip to Dutch Harbor was when Ted Spencer engaged Tom Madden and his twin-Beech airplane to fly us the 60 miles from Dutch Harbor to Otter Point, on adjacent Umnak Island, Abe was stiU smarting from having lost four of his Vals to —40s based at Otter Point, an airfield unknown to Japanese inteUigence. We landed at that abandoned airbase, took a short walk, and were impressed with the size of the base, and its present complete disuse. Along with us was BGen. Benjamin B. TaUey (CE) USA (Ret.), who, as a colonel, was charged with the construction of out two secret airfields — this one at Otter Point and another at Cold Bay near the end of the Alaska Peninsula. Leaving Otter Point to fly back to 62

to which he was attached, when the Japanese started moving into China, and when several other wives of '26 were also evacuated. I stand corrected!

John and Gerry Sylvester and their five great-grandchildren Gerry and John Sylvester were among the Smedbergs' guests at Capon Springs in August; John's golf stUl being good enough to help his fivesome win one of the "Scramble" tournaments on that mountain-goat, but very lovely course. The picture of Gerry's and John's five great-grand-

Helen and Bill Gerth on their 50th anniversary BiU Gerth was prompted to write when he saw the picture of Jim Greenwald, with whom he feU very close as a plebe. BiU enclosed two snaps; one of youngster Gerth on board DELAWARE; the other of Helen and himself on their 50th anniversary.

Bill sends his very best to Steve Stefanac and Ray Zemlicka who used to spend their leaves vrith him on Long Island. BUI's address is: 4430 Golf View Ave., CorvaUis OR 97333.

The Smedbergs had a wonderful six weeks in the West Virginia mountains and are now enjoying seeing children, grandchildren, and old Navy friends in the Washington area ("now" being 7 September, as I am trying to atone for already being a day late in making my Shipmate deadUne at Alumni House). We recognize each year, in September, just how much those Navy friendships mean, and how much we miss them during the rest of the year in our Crystal River semi-seclusion.

Last night, it was a genuine thrill to be with Bobbie and Arieigh Burke, PhylUs and Jerry Wright and Grace and Mick Carney; all of them fuU of life, and, of course, old Navy stories of the days when we thought Navy life was at iU very best.

Shipmate, November 1982

I am thoroughly enjoying playing golf with, and seeing on the course, retirees Uke myself with many shared experiences; from Bill Callaghan who is almost a daily golfer, down through George Holderness, Johnny Webster, Jack Lamade, Champ Blouin, Tom Moorer, John Sylvester, Ray Thompson, and a number of others who enjoy the Chevy Chase course.

27 Sec'y Capt. Herbert F. Eckberg USN (Ret.) 1927 Pendennis Drive Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 90

28 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 121 Glen Oban Dr., Arnold MD 21012 Florida Corr., RAdm. R. N. Norgaard USN (Ret.) 121 N. Phelps Ave., Winter Park FL 32789 West Coast Corr., RAdm. W. A. CockeU USN (Ret.) 3222 Browning St., San Diego CA 92106 N. Eastern Corr., Capt. R. O. Burzynski USN (Ret.) Box 145, New Castle NH 03854 Percent Members: 89 The Naval Academy Foundation, Inc. reports that for the Year 1982-83, the Class of 1928 Memorial Honor Scholar is Glenn Alan Perkins, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Perkins, Sr., of Beverly, New Jersey. Graduated from Burlington City High School, Burlington, New Jersey, with a class standing of 31 of 207 students. Lettered in track (3), cross-country (3) — being co-captain of both teams. He was editor of school newspaper and Ubrary magazines, and was a member of Boys State. Attended Marine Military Academy, where he did weU in aU respects and raised his math score from SAT 595 to SAT 710.

The W.L. Lyons Brown Memorial Honor Scholar is Eugene Robert Burgess, the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Burgess, Jr., of Burlington Township, New Jersey, and was graduated from Burlington Township H.S. Although not an athlete, was most active in other extracurricular activities. Attended Marine Military Academy where he did very well scholastically and in the military field, and was goalie on the soccer team, obtaining his letter.

Jerry Gerin tells the story of George Moffett's father, RAdm. Wm. A. Moffett, '50," who was very enthusiastic about boxing and encouraged it when he had command of the Naval Training Station at Great Lakes. George told Jerry that, in his early boxing years, he, George, was in the ring with blood streaming from nose when George's father and mother came in. She said to the Admiral: "Oh, I'm glad that the poor mother of that midshipman isn't here to see her son getting beaten up like that." The Admiral just turned her around and took her back to the entrance way, and told her they would go back when the bout was over.

Adm. Moffett knew the program, recognized George, and said nothing to Mrs. Moffett.

Jerry continues: "When our Class had its party in Baltimore, the boxing season had started, and instead of going to the Class party, I was a guest of the Moffetts in Washington (DC); they were wonderful hosts, and we talked much about boxing."

The Class extends its sympathy to the widow of our Classmate, Harry James Ward, Lieutenant Conimader USN (Ret.) who died in Denver on 23 August. Joe Jelley represented the Class at the services held at Montview Presbyterian Church in Denver. James Lee Shank, Captain USN (Ret.), died in Sebastopol, CaUfornia, on 26 July 1982.

The Class extends its sympathy to his widow, Madeleine. Another bit of sad news was the death of Jane WiUcox, wife of Wash WUIcox in San Diego, on 1 August 1982. The Class extends its condolences to Wash.

The USS KLAKERING (FFG-42) was launched on 18 September 1982, in Bath, Maine. The ship's sponsor is Mrs. Beverly Jane Bohen.

The San Diego Chapter met on Sunday, 1 August, at the Admiral Kidd Club. Clarence "Two Gun" Coffin reUeved Gill Richardson as president and Alan Sutherland relieved Clarence as secretary-tteasurer. Thirty-nine attended the luncheon including: Tex Anders, Ceece Caufield, Bobby and Clarence Coffin, Dorian and Jim Cohn, Olive and Carl Dalton, Sally and Dutch Duetermann. Dale and Tommy Flyim, Emmie and Tom Hamilton, Mary Jane and Jimmy Hogg, Ken Keepers, Erika and Meade Kitchen, Natalie and George Knurpfer, Lalene and Tommy Massie, Mims McKiimey, Mary Lou and Hank Paige, Walter Price, Patsy and GiU Richardson, Nadine and Robbie Robinson, Oley Sharp, Anne and Alan Sutheriand, Lucie and Rus Traften, Alice ManviUe, Bobbie McCann and Thelma Weigle.

In relinguishing his job as president to Clarence Coffin, GUI took the occasion to thank MadeUne Hummer, Bobby Coffin and Dale Flynn for theU invaluable work this past year acting as "CaU Girls" to get the word around and gave them each less valuable toy phones and slates with which to continue theu functions during FY 83. He especiaUy thanked Nadine Robinson for her work as Scribe this past year and gave her a one-year diary in which to record bier own artivities rather than those of the Class and a disappearing — writing memo board. Bobby Coffin also came in for special thanks for her excellent arrangements for the luncheon meetings of the Class this past year . . . real gourmet luncheons despite increasing costs. Finally, GUI thanked Clarence for the masterful way in which he had performed his duties as secretary-treasurer and presented him with a blue-and-gold ribboned maUet to keep order this coming year.

For personal reasons, I have resigned as Class Secretary and this wiU be my last column. Capt.

Cart Steiner, 203 Riggs Ave., Severna Park MD At Bill Searles in Tiburon, California: 21146 wiU assume that duty on 1 October 1982.

Johnny, Bill, and Betty Thomas (all '28) Reports from the West Coast have not been Johnny Urquhart reports that Mary Tyler and received in time for this column. he spent several weeks on the West Coast in early August and had the opportunity to twice visit Bill Searies, and also Betty (Mrs. BUI) Thomas who Shipmate, November 1982

The Urquharts visit the Quilters in Portola Valley: Slim and 'Phil' Quilter, Mary Tyler and John Urquhart met them at the airport and went along with them to meet BiU. Pointing out that Betty had the distinction of being the only widow who had been married to two '28ers — Dick Richardson being her first husband — Johnny continues: "BUl is in good spirits, but not too intelhgible; his mind is quite active and he takes in everything you say: hearing good and with a keen sense of humor. Beth Harris, his amanuensis, is a real lifesaver to Bill, and gets in to see him most every week and sometimes twice. Any one in the Class who gets to Baghdad-by-the-Bay should make an effort to go over to Tiburon and see Bill; he is a living example of Courage personified.

"We drove down to Portola Valley and had a lovely 3 hours in Phyllis and Slim Quilter's attractive place; on a clear day one can see the towers of San Francisco some 25-30 miles away. SUm rides every day — a pleasant, well-disciplined nag. He and 'Phil' are planning their next trip — the most traveled '28ers, even including Ed Dexter!

"On to Santa Barbara for the wedding of an old friend, Capt. Forrest Tucker USNR (Ret.).

This is the 'good life', no doubt, but too inbred for us, like living on a small island. In La JoUa for 3 days; we were most fortunate to see Eleanor and Taylor Keith. The both look great, and enjoying life (though I'm sure they each have wistful memories of the Commonwealth and the Old South.) Ann (Doug Howard's daughter) and Donald I. Thomas '32 were our hosts; Peter Van Meter's widow Dorothea, now married to Warner Rodiman '29, were also there."

29 Sec'y, RAdm. Cal Laning USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church VA 22041 Corr. Secretaries: So. Cal., Cdr. Bill DarneU USN (Ret.) 2003-224 Bayview Hts. Dr. San Diego CA 92105 No. Cal., RAdm. Dick Ballinger USN (Ret.) 25 Teal Rd., Belevedere CA 94920 Florida, RAdm. Daniel Carison USN (Ret.) Doral Mobile Homes, Villa No. 17 Clearwater FL 33515 Percent Members: 87 Having received practically no contributions of vital info at this moment of assembly of important class news, your secty took the bull by the taU and hit the road. Micky took off in another direction for the home of the Chicago-area kids. We (singular) surprised Charlotte and Pat Patrick at their home in Virginia Beach. Pat and We had shared a staff room in CincPac, Pearl Harbor HUl, for a year during The War. Although Pat is not a wife of equal marital status as is Joe Berkley, our own cohabitant at Bancroft Hall, Pat rates at least as mistress. Charlotte created a reception of three '29ers and several adjacent class reps on very short notice. So, here's the Va Beach dope: 63

Toby Hogle and MoUy Uve right next door to Pat, on the tenth hole of the Princess Somebody Golf course. Beautiful prospect, under giant cedar trees which Pat and Toby planted as acorns. Pat's vegetable garden is half on Toby's grounds and StiU expanding. Roy Johnson and Peg Uve nearby, and Ukewise are the victims of the round-the-week social whirl of this attractive retired beachhead.

Considering that an alumnus knows about fifty near-Classmates at Virgmia Beach, and that a CT party averages about thirty Army-Navy-Air civiUans, you'U see that everyone sees everyone at least once a month. (At smaUer Rehoboth Beach, Dottie and Don Eller seem to see everyone once a week. In Washington or Florida, we contact once a year if ever, alas.)

Next day we footed eighteen holes with Pat and Toby, regretting that we had given up golf in 1929 after suffering the second twelve demerit pap for leaving Bancroft HaU during study hour to be early on the Academy Unks. Pat showed a terrific long drive. Toby steps up to the baU and slams it without a second of address. Toby catches up with Pat on the greens with good putts. Both shoot close to their ages, but only Roy reaUy does it. We regret that we left too soon to locate our other two Classmates in the general area, BUI Hastings and Alex Hood. Send news.

A day later, we joined an East Coast minireunion at Kemp ToUey's own viUage in Monkton, Maryland. (He has acquired and rebuUt three houses there, with his own hands.) Yr secty arrived first and roamed the sylvan ToUey acres. Kemp arrived with Chick Frankel, who was enroute from New York to Rancho Bernardo. Soon, Phil Osbom and Roy Benson arrived from AimapoUs. Thence foUowed many enjoyable hours of reminiscences, economic theory, updating on every Uving member of our Class, and no mention of health problems. FinaUy, the faulty recorded histories of many sea batties were corrected in several sessions. Vlada and Kemp alternated in cooking. We enjoyed meeting Vlada's "Mamishka" on visit from Moscow. The last of us left late the next day, this time not sampUng Kemp's 140 proof exceUent bourbon.

Our correspondent in Florida has a long distance problem in reaching any of us. Just too scattered down there, and in Summer they evaporate. Dan Carison states he finally reached Bus Denbo in Clearwater by phone. Mary is weU, but Bus is going through the rapids before the cataract procedure. Inasmuch as "cataract" sounds Uke an Ulogical word for what it means to us, we looked it up. It does come from the "cata" in the waterfaU word, but got translated in French to "cataracta" meaning a gate in the castle that smashes down; and now only too vividly (well, hardly vividly) means a gate that comes down over the eyes.

Bus is having the gate lifted, along with so many of us. Delos Wait, in the bathtub, relayed through Kitty that they are more and more recluses. When the doctor says one can't drink or eat good things, one has to avoid temptation! So Delos takes twelve-mUe walks, which is good when one remembers that he went to sea in the Merchant Marine, as a seaman, in the late Viet Nam trouble, and injured his leg while on anchor detail.

Which brought Dan to recollect that he was recaUed as a Convoy Commander but was never used. He closed, saying that Dickie Dickinson was due to stop by, maybe with Mary Andrews, and he would send dope on Simpler and McRoberts, but we have yet to hear.

Buck Brandley lost Sue after an operation in mid-August. At her memorial in the Chapel, Naval Air Station, North Island, Twenty-nine was well represented. McGregor, Frankel and DameU were 64

Remember when? Dosh and Warner Rodiman with Martha and Charlie Trescott ushers. Sue and Buck had survivors of a son, three daughters and several grandchUdren, overflowing the Brandley home and that of Buniue Ashford.

In Ueu of flowers. Twenty-nine sent a check to the Old Globe Theater, one of Sue's favored projects.

The Rodomons are back from England, under the auspices of the Colonial Dames of America.

Dosh had practicaUy attended Oxford while a member of Twenty-eight, and made a gende guide.

They were impressed by a visit to Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of George Washington, who was seven generations removed from the last Washington to preside there. Janie HaU is again her joUy self on the telephone; says her eye surgery problem has corrected itself, and that Cappy Kohr and Bea were in town recently to attend the wedding of Jaiue's granddaughter. Janie reports seeing Dottie Flatley returning from a fishing trip to Alaska. BiU DameU adds "Before our A-N Game Party at the home of the Hezleps we shall have a stag lunch at the Kidd Club on September 14th.

Join us if you are in the neighborhood!"

Does anyone know that Red Morse's name is Leonard Townsend? He writes from Exeter, New Hampshire. "I am embarrassed not to have any news to write. My time is largely spent in reading mysteries, westerns and sci fi. I have some active jobs in connection with St. Michael's Church. To keep my car busy, I drive for those with no transportation (FISH) and serve meals on wheels.

New Hampshire is deUghtful scenery and weatherwise. I highly recommend it. Nearest Classmate is Cari Johnson in York, but we never seem to get together. I may go to Europe in '83, with Spain as main destination, for I have never been there.

Maybe I'U have something interesting to report.

AU the best to all. Red." How about some news from Bill Kabler, our recent president!

30 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Herbert H. Marable USN (Ret.) 100 Askewton Rd., Round Bay Severna Park MD 21146 Percent Members: 88 Your Secretary should like to take this opportunity to express his regret to any of the Class who may have wished to get in touch with me during the months of July and August, and in particular to Margaret Whelchel and her family, for failing to include mention of the death of Dave Whelchel in the same issue as notice of the death of Buff Simons, but unfortunately I did not know of Dave's death before my departure for an extended visit in Canada, from which 1 have just returned.

Have received word of the proposed schedule

for future lunches of USNA Class of 1930 for die commg year — Dec. 15, 1982 (COED) (NNMC Bethesda), Jan. 13, 1983 (ANCC), Feb. 16, 1983 (Meet at Alumni Association lunch. Ft. Myer), Apr. 4, 1983 (COED) (Ft. Myer), May 5, 1983 (ANCC), May 15, 1983 (COED) (AnnapoUs).

Report from Mike Block in Mexico includes picture (below) Jimmy Lang, Fig Newton, Rosy Rosasco, Mike Block and Towser Miller. Mike writes that "I made an overnight trip to see him (Towser) a few days before he was unable to talk.

He still had a new story for me."

A card from Dick Hunt advises that he is an advisor to, and serves on The United States Congress Advisory Board of the CoaUtion of Peace Through Strength Caucus, on Capitol HiU. Two letters from Harry Verhoye advise of activities of the Class of 1930 S.W. AREA meetings held on 9 JiUy and 13 August. During the July luncheon a moment of sUence was held in remembrance of Classmates who have passed away — particularly for the recent occurences in our area: George Heap on June 11, 1982, and M.A. (Soupy) CampbeU on JiUy 2,1982. Harry further indicates that their Friday 13, meeting was most unusual — being held at the BOQ, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CaUfornia. Arranged by Foggy Hayes, they had as guest MGen. Kenneth Robertson USMC, Commanding Base Amphibious Training. FoUowing limch they visited the HeUo/Observation Aviation Uiute, plus Base Headquarters for a personal briefing by Gen. Robertson. Further Harry reported the death of Ray Conner's wife, Laura.

Recently received from Bill Stewart a very interesting letter and 'old' photo from Roscoe Newman. The gist of this fine letter foUows: "In early April I visited AimapoUs, Pensacola and my home town Augusta, Georgia. This took me through Adanta four times, where I checked each time with Sandy McGregor. Sandy's not too varsity these days and I know he'd appreciate chatting with those of us passing near. In AnnapoUs, Bertha and Andy Jackson took me in Uke royalty and gave me one of my most enjoyable and varied sojourns — airport to airport tender care, the moving services of Corky Ward, a large gathering at their beautifuJ home with aU those ex-Superintendents and other high rankers with their lovely gals.

In Pensacola, which I know much better than AnnapoUs, I stayed at the Navy Lodge (which I highly recommend) to stay loose and get reacquainted with people and places at my own pace. I figured the people now running the programs there considered me too far over the hiU to bring me up-todate — so I rubbernecked and stayed social. Found no Classmates (though on return I learned that Aubrey Bourgeois has moved there) Uving in the area, but Marge and Ray Davis '33 got Jack Howell over from East Florida. So, with Jane and Hank McRoberts, '29 and Dottie and Magruder Tutde '33 — and a number of vintaged natives we gleefully lowered the alcohol level on the Bay Shore. At Augusta, to which my family annually aUocates me a measured period to visit, I basked in the good company of Ed Montgomery and Nick Blemker and their lovely wives. Julia Blemker (Mac Williams's sister) has known me since Civil War days, so I have to watch my manners and taU stories. Actually she's more tolerant than my famUy members and childhood schoolmates. The Newmans send greetings to all and reaffirm that the weather in our evergreen valley on the Peninsula is ideal in all respects." Now for something in a sUghtly lighter vein — recently forwarded to your secretary which may be known by some but very well never have been seen by manv. With the thought that all would like to enjoy its subtlety It IS being passed on for your scrutiny: #3sl84/L8

Shipmate, November 1982

S36-1 June II, 1942 From: The Commanding Officer To: Supply Officer, Navy Yard, Mare Island Via: Commander Submarines, Southwest Pacific Subject: Toilet Paper Ref:

(a)

(4608) USS HOLLAND (S-184)

USS SKIPJACK Req. 7042 of July 30, 1941 (b) SO NYMI Cancelled Invoice No. 272836 End: (A) Sample of cancelled invoice (B) Sample of material required 1. This vessel submitted a requisition for 150 rolls of toilet paper on July 30, 1941, to USS HOLLAND, the material was ordered by HOLLAND to the Supply Officer, Navy Yard, Mare Island, for delivery to the USS SKIPJACK.

2. The Supply Officer, Mare Island, on November 26, 1941 canceUed Mare Island Invoice No. 272836 with the stamped notation "CanceUed, Cannot identify." This canceUed invoice was received by SKIPJACK June 10, 1942.

3. During the eleven-and-one-half months elapsing from the time of ordering the toUet paper to the present date, USS SKIPJACK personnel, despite their best efforts to await deUvery of the subject material, have been unable to wait on several occasions, and the situation is now acute, particularly during depth-charge attacks by the "back-stabbers."

4. Enclosure (B) is a sample of the desired material provided for the information of the Supply Officer, Navy Yard, Mare Island. The Commanding Officer USS SKIPJACK cannot help but wonder what is being used at Mare Island as a substitute for this uiudentifiable material once well known to this command.

5. Boat's personnel during this period has become accustomed to the use of ersatz in proportion to the vest amount of incoming paperwork generaUy non-essential, and in so doing feels that the wish of the Bureau of Ships for the reduction of paperwork is being comphed with, thus kiUing two birds with one stone.

6. It is beUeved that the stamped notation "Caimot Identify" was possibly an error, and that this is simply a case of shortage of strategic war material, USS SKIPJACK probably being low on the priority list.

7. In order to cooperate in the war effort at small local sacrifice, USS SKIPJACK desires no further action be taken until the end of the current war, which has created a situation aptly described as "war is heU." /signed/ J.W. COE Note by your secretary — if any of you out there know any better stories then get them in to me so others can enjoy them!!!

Have just received an announcement of a Third Generation Naval Aviator: 1. In a ceremony at NAS Whiting Field, Florida, on 30 July 1982, VAdm. W.P. Lawrence USN '51, pinned Navy pilot wings on his daughter. Ens. Wendy B. Lawrence, USN '81. Wendy's maternal grandfather is RAdm. MacPherson Berrien WUIiams, USN (Ret.) '30. Wendy will report to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron SIX in Norfolk, Virginia, for her first fleet assignment.

WUUam P. Lawrence Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy

Shipmate, November 1982

31 Sec'y Capt. Edward M. Day USN (Ret.) 6214 Winston Drive Bethesda MD 20817 West Coast Corr., RAdm. Andrew J. Hill USN (Ret.) 1295 Bangor Street, San Diego CA 92106 Percent Members: 88 Address Changes — George Purdy adds his business address (his home address is in the 1982 Directory): 1818 Shin Tokyo Building, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100 JAPAN; Norma and Dick Hay have left Massachusetts and moved to California, where their address is: 16560 Casero Drive, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego CA 92128, tel.: 714/487-6058; Caroline and Banks Holcomb remain in Scotland, but at: 2 Ardross Terrace, Inverness IV3 5NQ, SCOTLAND tel.: (0463) 220749 (Unlisted); Dora and Ralph Cullinan wUl be at their Brazil adddress till December and then come north to San Antonio, Texas.

BUI Leverton writes, in part: "Put in my vote for a reunion on the West Coast . . . SAN FRANCISCO, and we wUl come . . . anytime of year.

Of course we want a 55th Reunion . . . and we wiU come . . . Annapolis, eUher Spring or Fall. I like the set-up at the Annapolis-HiUon — everything nearby, and that is what it is aU about. Everything is 'God willin' and the creek don't rise'; I have three fatal diseases but expect to cash in on the fourth one — being born. Enjoyed seeing Anne and Rusty Williams who were here for a long weekend."

Banks Holcomb wrote to point out that we could have learned his new address from the Alumni Association . . . and says: "We are still in Scotland where we have been for the past five years! Six months ago we moved from a village (Ballach) on the outskirts of Inverness to Ardross Terrace which is in the town of Inverness.

"No special news to report from this end. We both like Scotiand, and especially its kind and friendly people, except for the weather! Nothing like the sunny French Riviera where we lived for eighteen years. We have no plans to ever return to live in the United States, as neither Caroline or I have any close relatives still alive there. Lots of friends, of course, especially those of '31!

"We would be happy to see any Classmates who might visit Scotland."

Binnacle List While Margaret and Chick Chandler were touring Europe in August, Chick suffered a heart attack in Salzburg, Austria. He was taken to Frankfurt and promptly flown back via Andrews AFB to Travis AFB, whence he was transferred to Letterman Hospital in the Presidio of San Francisco. In phone conversation with Chick on 8 September he says it all happened so fast that he doesn't remember much about it, but he was on his way home in Los Osos, CaUfornia, the next day. Fred Steinke and Willie WUUamson were very helpful in locating him in Letterman . . . and all of us send Chick our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery!

Edna and Doug Moulton are both back home and feeling fine after being hospitalized in July, Doug for a gallstone operation (which he says he put off as long as he could), and Edna for a mild stroke. Doug promises that it won't keep them from attending the 55th Reunion.

Patti Owens is all recovered from surgery and back at her usual tasks — restoring beauty to old houses, Georgetown (DC) and Tryon (NC). She

says she'll be back in the Washington area late this year.

Last Call

Mattie Hall lost his beloved Frances in August; he wrote this: "Fran was diagnosed in AprU 1982 as having leukemia; treatments were varied in attempts to stay the final onset to no avaU. On 11 August she turned in at the Balboa Naval Hospital, NRMC. On the morning of 19 August she was transferred to intensive care but by late afternoon her disease was overwhelming. She went into a coma about 6 p.m. and passed away at 8 p.m.; I was with her continously."

Bill (Henry) WUUams lost his dearest Carlotta to the same ailment on 20 August, at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia. She was interred in Arlington National Cemetery, with relatives and friends and many of BUI's Classmates in attendance.

Mr. Karl S. Warren, who married Ward Shields' widow, Dorothy, died in Alexandria, Virginia, on 20 August.

To Mattie and Bill and Dorothy we all send our sincerest sympathy in the tragic loss of their loved ones.

Karl Wheland wrote that the periodic class luncheon and class groups that get together for 3-day golfing excursions seemed to appeal more to Classmates than the June Week activities, which accounted for the meager response to his mail-out of over 100 invitations for the latter. Karl says that our own class programs are probably better attuned to people our age . . . but remember, we have a 55th Reunion coming up!

Dub Johnson came up to Washington with son Chip to visit educational insitutions in which Chip might be interested. Chip continues his keen interest in golf . . . Dub says Chip is "ready to take on the world." While in the DC area they got together with Gene and Gov Ritchie (A minireunion of the rifle team?) . . . Dub exhorting Gov to "keep the shots low and the spirits u p " . . . good advice for all of us.

Some members of the 1931 Crew at the 50th Reunion Some members of the 1931 Crew got together at our 50th Reunion: Ray Hunter, Rivets Rivero, Paul Schoeni, and Fred Steinke. Our 25th Yearbook (The Lucky Bag — 1931 Supplement) had this to say: "Crew — Navy completed the 1931 season with a spectacular finish . . . Then came the Poughkeepsie Regatta with Navy emerging as National Intercollegiate Champions . . . Captain Paul Schoeni was at seven in the blazing Navy finish . . . Cornell, pre-race favorite, undertook a sprint and passed Washington to threaten a Navy crew, which, however, refused to yield and finished a half-length of open water in the lead."

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32 Sec'y, Capt. TerreU A. Nisewaner USN (Ret.) 7121 HeUnsdale Road, Bethesda MD 20817 Percent Members: 84 "Here and There With '32" In the September issue of Shipmate your C/S made the incomprehensible error of Usting, the 50th Reunion dates as being one week earUer than the usuaUy accepted dates of October 21-24, 1982.

However, the city was correct, as were the HoUday Inn, the month and the occasion. Four out of five isn't bad, but a few phone caUs and a few remarks at the Class limcheon gendy reminded me that it was a goof. This error, however, was just the frosting on the cake. It is a sure reminder that yoiu C/S has overtaxed himself and is breaking up. He needs a reUef. It belongs to some sturdy individual whose memory isn't failing, whose mind isn't wandering and can hew to a deadline with unfailing efficiency. AU telephone entries wiU be gratefuUy accepted and the candidates for my reUef wiU form to the right.

In mid-August a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, for a marvelous ship's reunion of the old

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(DD-649), the last ship to be buUt at the Charleston Yard (construction time was 59 days) and commissioned October 24, 1943, brought forth a deUghtful visit to that city's sterUng couple, Lyn and Pinckney Lowndes. Lyn and Pinckney are reaUy dug in in his old home town of Charleston where his famUy have Uved for over 200 years.

With one son, a lawyer, and a married daughter Uving in the city, that could easUy extend out to over 250 years.

As a decendant of one of the old famiUes of Charleston, where one can look on the chans of Charleston Harbor and see Pinckney Island, Pinckney Met and goodness knows what else, our southern Rebel is a member of the prestigious Yacht Club and the "Old Bats" . . . I thmk an endearing term for the "Old BattaUon." The latter is now a distinguished group of men who gather periodicaUy for a game of poker. Formerly the stakes were quite high, or could reach that plateau, but now they are rather modest. Recendy Pinckney drew one card, the ten, to a royal diamond flush.

Unfortunately, no one else at the table had much of a hand that round but Pinckney now has the hand suitably framed and on the wall of his den.

The trip also brought forth a visit to the very outgoing Effie WUder, widow of Frank P. Wilder, who for three years was the roommate of BiU Cox. Frank died about 1979 but Effie has Uved on in the picturesque and lovely Utde city of SummerviUe which many years ago was a summer retreat for the old Charlestonians.

Visiting Pinckney and seeing his completed and uncompleted woodworking projects about the house reminds one that we have a few frustrated cabinet making "class" woodworkers in our Class.

Pinckney has given up his larger tools now, but his efforts in redoing the den and the construction of a magiuficent corner cabinet in another room attests to his skill. Also, for years he has worked off and on buUding a model of CHARLES W. MORGAN, one of the old Nantucket whalers, the original of which is on display m Mystic, Connecticut. It is a work of beauty, showing the ribbing, decking and rigging in detail. He said that making such a model was very interesting and very, very engrossing, but that he did not intend to fuiish it. It is much more interesting when left open for inspection below decks.

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ir • ^^^^^ Embarcauon in ARKANSAS — First Class Cruise 1931 a fuU set of tools and projects galore around the house to demonstrate his effectiveness is that Chapel HiU type, Alex Coxe. One can feel aU thumbs after seeing some of the projects he has completed. Out on the West Coast one finds John Spangler in Pebble Beach, an extremely talented craftsman, who recendy has specialized in buUding grandfather clocks from scratch. His is no kit assembly technique but the old-time manner of pure craftsmanship. He has kept ttack of his orders and his clocks are located all over the United States. Now, after that commercial, you can write to John and arrange a contract.

It is a very great pleasure to mform the Class that Midshipman Todd Alien Steffy has been selected as the Class of 1932 Honor Scholar for this year. Todd is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Steffy of Ephrata, Peimsylvzmia, where he graduated from Ephrata High School standing 16 of 279 students. He lettered in footbaU and wresding, although fairly Ught, was vice president of the Student Council and a member of DeMolay. He later attended Shippensburg State College where he attained grades of all A's and B's taking a chemistry major. He gives all the appearances of an outstanding candidate.

Virginia Craighill who is now back in Atlanta, Georgia, in her own apartment at 2734 Peachtree Road N.W. #B204 Zip 30305, writes, in connection with her order for a "50-Year Book," that she is now fine. The operation undertaken when she visited the Washington DC area for an aortic problem was a complete success and she is cruising along in good health. That is the type of news we Uke to hear about those outgoing, dynamic types hke Virginia.

Several people have written in to sadly state that they couldn't make the BIG 50TH REUNION. Scotty Gibson from down in his new home on Route 3, Box 77-G, in Brevard NC 28712, writes in that he and Wiimifred wiU not be able to attend because Winnifred is seriously iU. That is bad news we don't Uke to hear. George Rogers wrote in from Arkansas that he and Ruthanne could not make it this time around but it was not due to health problems . . . both are fine. Audrey and Henry Kretz are not sure they can make U, but will play it by ear depending upon their health.

Anyway, by the time this issue goes to press we will have had our Reunion and meet the several hundred who are making the affair.

A short but deUghtful visit to Norfolk in late August included the trip down with Marty Howe as a passenger. Our super Marty had been up in Chevy Chase visiting her son Lee and this was a great opportunity to share a ride with someone on the return trip. The evening was spent with Dory and Tommy Hopkins in theU deUghtful abiode with its outstanding yard, a product of Tommy's green thumb and hard work. He took understandable deUght in sho\ving us his yard which each Spring is one of the show places of Virgiiua Beach. A deUghtful lunch with Liz and Dash MadeUa '21, who was my old boss during WW II, reaUy made the second day. Dash had enjoyed his Class's 60th Reuiuon the previous Summer and felt that we were stUl young. Any^vay, most of us are still young at heart. Marty tried to have all the Classmates in the area around for cocktails the next day, but only June aind Mike O'Connor could make it. Both Janice and Walt Asmuth as weU as Theora and Earl Hydeman were out of town. Ken Letts is too tied down with emphysema to make the trip out to the beach area from Norfolk.

Thanks to her wonderful neighbors U was a terrific get-together, and Marty as usual was the perfect host.

Our "smooth swinging senior golfer" from PascagotUa, Mississippi, who is, of course, none other than the outstanding engineer of the Class, Floyd Schultz, reported in early August that due to daily thunderstorms for almost a month, his Shipmate, November 1982

home course is almost afloat, thoroughly waterlogged and completely unplayable. He reported that swinging an oar was more the order of the day and lamented that his old muscles would stiffen up and put him out of shape for the Alumni golf tournament in October for Homecoming. One wonders if that isn't just a come-on to get your money before going off the first tee.

Nancy Schultz has had a recent cataract operation in her right eye with a lens implant in May at the AU Force Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base. She is real pleased with the results, has 20/20 vision again in that eye, and wants to have the right done as soon as possible. Incidentally, the ophthalmologist who performed the operation is an Air Force Academy graduate who went into medicine. Floyd reported that he was extremely pleased with the caUbre of service and the cooperation extended to the retired at the Keesler Base.

They welcome the retired and give good care.

Floyd gave quite a run-down on his progeny.

Their son-in-law, Cdr. Dave Faul, recently retired after 20 years service and is doing weU in middle management at Hughes Aircraft. Mrs. Saul, daughter Nancy, is teaching school in Camarillo and the three sons are off and running. Jim, the oldest, is transferring to San Diego State this Fall in civU engineering. Jeff, the next in Une, just graduated from high school 4th in the Class. He had one B in four years of high school . . . the rest straight A's. Jeff is entering Stanford as a freshman in chemical engineering and the youngest is StUl in high school thinking about a career in medicine.

Floyd admitted that he and Nancy aren't great travelers Uke some, but they don't always stay home either. Floyd is a member of a great group caUed the Mississippi Senior Golf Association and they go to the tournaments and social affairs arranged by that organization. During the Spring, Summer and Fall they have a tournament each month in a different city in Mississippi and they cover some great courses. In January they arrange a golf tour to some warm spot in the world and in July they take a trip away from home . . . this year to Scotland.

Late in AprU, Floyd, to improve his swing, went to the Ben Sutton School of Gulf for Seniors in Sun City, Florida. Nancy, who does not play the game, went along to socialize. Floyd commented that it is a beautifuUy run school and that they both had a delightful vacation. He highly recommends it for other members of the Class.

Don Thomas reported in that they held their bimonthly Class luncheon on August 10th with Dick BlaU, Al Bowser, Al Cope, Mark Dennett, George Hughes, Chariie PaUner, BiU Short, Bob Walker, Bud Willard and Don Thomas in attendence. Of those present only Cope, Bowser, Short, Thomas and WUlard are planning on attending the 50th Reunion.

Al Bowser reported on his recent trip East to visU his daughter in Ohio during which he stopped off in Grundy Center, Iowa, for a visit with Jean and Joe Tscbirgi who are apparently well dug in and enjoying Ufe in "their real home town." Al also reported having seen Dory and Tommy Hopkins in Virginia Beach.

Al Cope reported that Jack Andrew is pretty much immobilized by his stroke and confined to either his bed or a wheelchair. He has had severe speech unpairment and loss of eyesight which makes it very sad indeed.

Bud WUlard reported that Mike Chambers remains in a nursing home and has lost a lot of weight, which is very unbecoming to his huge frame. Tom seldom recognizes even his wife Jane which makes for a very sad state of affairs.

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Anne and Don Thomas plan to drive East in October, perhaps stopping off in Colorado Springs for the Navy-Air Force game on October 9th to get a preview of the team's prospects for the season. Thence they will do a Uttle meandering and probably stop by Norfolk enroute to the BIG-REUNION. On 9 August, our normal second Thursday of the month, the Washington-AnnapoUs Chapter renewed its luncheons after a two month summer lay-off. Fifteen energetic members were present wUh six from AnnapoUs: Leon Kintberger, Francis Foley, Count Ruckner, Howard Prince, Jim CoUett and Ralph Johnson. The nine from the local area were Willie Williamson, Andy Nisewaner, BiU Stuart, Mel Young, Al Parker, Rosie Smith, Emerson Fowkes and Beau Lyons.

Howard gave a rundown on the Reunion plans and everything was going along in great shape. Andy gave a rundown on the "50-Year Book" which has gone to the Josten Yearbook Co. for a final tune-up and publishing. It should hit the mails by September 24th and be in your hot little hands before this copy goes to press. Leon reported on the new Class Directory and it should easily be available for the Reunion. For those individuals who desire one, send $2.00 to your Class Secretary and he will mail you one. It will cost almost that much for the shipping container and the postage.

Rather belatedly because we weren't sure of the availabiUty of funds, we have gone ahead and ordered one hundred gold buUion class-crest blazer badges. The class-crest badges come with four clutch pin fasteners and can easily be put on or taken off. Jim Humrichouse initially got the ball rolling on these beautiful crests which individuaUy cost $17.00, but when ordered in quantity such as this wiU cost you only $10.00. Orders wiU be taken now and make any check out to "Class of '32 Fund." They are truly great Utde items to show your Class loyalty and a proud and dignified way to show your style. In a future copy of Shipmate I hope to show a picture of this crest, which is beautifully made.

Paul Harrington reports an item of interest in the birth of the first baby, a 6 lb. 11 oz. girl, on August 11th to their youngest son, Dennis, and his wife Gerri. She is named after her great, greatgrandmother, Mary Blake Harrington, and the baby wiU be christened Adrienne Blake Harrington. Little Adreinne was born on the stime day (August 11th) as Paul's sister, Janice Blake Harrington, as well as the birthday of their oldest son Pat. Quite a coincidence!

33 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Archie T. Wright, Jr. USN (Ret.) 4829 Ft. Sumner Dr. Washington DC 20816 301/229-1963 Percent Members: 83 From San Diego, Eddie Fredericks reports that Hank Rumble attended the annual Santa Barbara USNA Alumni Picnic on 31 July where he saw Tom and Beth Long, Lamar and Peggy Lee, and Howie and Jean Kuehl. On his way back to San Diego, Hank participated in the Ventura 50 Years and Older 10 Kilometer Run and placed third. On 7 August, the San Diego Group held their annual beach party at the Gator Beach of the Coronado Amphibious Base with the foUowing in attendance: Al and Maggie PeUing, Bob and Lee Riddell, Jack and Betty Coye, Mac MacPherson (Med was at home nursing an injured knee), Ed and Fran

MUler, Hank and Karin Monroe, Lisa Drake, Carl and Barbara Jones, Al and Marion Ryan, Pickles and Dee Heinz, Hank Rumble and guest Barbara Goodbody, and Eddie and Maudie Fredericks. All Hands had a great time!

On 13 August the San Diego Group held its monthly luncheon at the Adm. Kidd Club with the following attendees: Hank Monroe, Jim Elliott, Jack Coye, Fred Bruning, Marty Gibbons, John Stuart, George RouUard, Ed MUler, Mac MacPherson, Hank Rumble, and Eddie Fredericks.

News bits were: George and Gail RouUard were off to the British Isles to see the Queen, Kiss the Blarney Stone, and do the Highland Fling; Eagle & Bobby Foster were down from Los Altos visiting' friends and relatives and C/Ms in the San Diego area.

A card from Lem Stevens in mid-August reports that they had just returned from a week on Kodiak Island in Alaska where he met the last three of Marion's children and that Marion climaxed the trip by catching a 110 lb. halibut, only to be eclipsed a week later by daughter Barbara who caught a 135 pounder! On their return, the Stevenses had dinner with Kay Zimmerman at her lovely home in the country, complete with indoor swimming pool, with Grace and Frank Schwartz, Jean and Paul Van Leunen ('34), Peg Watkins ('22), and Dotty McCallum ('35) as guests. Lem adds that as of 11 September they'U start their 30-day trek back to Vero Beach for the Winter and warns that you don't do much communicating on the road.

RAdm. USN (Ret.) and Mrs. WiUiam Chamberlain Mott of Charlottesville, Virginia, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Geraldine, to Robert Francis Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Lawrence of Westchester, New York.

The bride-to-be graduated from St. Anne's School in Charlottesville and from Sweet Briar College with a degree in English literature. She spent her junior year studying at the University of Exeter, England. The prospective groom graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College. In May he v.ill received his JD from Georgetown Law Center where he is on the International Law Review. The couple were to be married on September 25 and would reside in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Sadly we report the passing of C/M Maurice L. VaUlancourt at his home in Paso Robles, CaUfornia, on 29 July 1982. The cause of death is unknown. Burial was by cremation and ashes scattered at sea. Please see "Last CaU" for obituary.

As reported in the September Shipmate, Sunshine Reedy flew up to Bass Harbor, Maine, to serve as a member of BUI Dawson's crew to sail his newly acquired yacht to its home moorings on the South River. WeU, the trip inspired the Uterary talents (and they are considerable) of Jim to the point of his writing a detailed account of "The Voyage of STANDFREE II from Bass Harbor, Maine, to Annapolis, Maryland — July 13 — July 22, 1982." Sorry, C/Ms, you'U have to buy your copy at your favorite bookstand — but Jim's account of midwatches; fog (with a lung power fog horn to be sounded every 60 seconds); 28-knot winds and the resulting mal-de-mer; missed navigational points; carefree nights in the marinas when stopovers were scheduled down the coast in the company of skipper Bill Dawson and first mate Bob Sanders; all made wonderful reading to a now land-locked ex-sailor. In describing STANDFREE II, Jim writes: "She is custom-built, having been designed entirely (with some professional help) by Bill, who knew exactly what he wanted of a vessle in which to do the kind of sailing he envisoned for his later years. Her overall length is 42 feet, beam 13 feet. She is cutter-rigged, equipped with

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a 62-foot mainmast and correspondingly large mainsail, a staysail, and another forward of that called a Yankee Jib, or Flying Jib. She is powered by a Perkins 60 HP Diesel engine which burnes one gaUon of diesel fuel per hour. All sails are winched in and out from the cockpU and mainsail winding is electricaUy powered. It is truly a geriatric dream ship from the standpoint of handling the sails . . . A large helmsman's wheel is in the cockpit, and there is an inside steering station under the overhang which extends about halfway to the stern. A very efficient automatic pilot (Iron Mike) can be operated from either station. A loran receiver and an ADF provide navigational aid."

Regretfully, we can't include the best parts of the story, but Jim's description of the transit of Chesapeake Bay, the turn into South River to be greeted at Bill's dock by Emily Sanders, Sam Ortega, and Bill's daughter Mary and grandson Nicky, brought the narrative to a fitting conclusion. "Back from a man's world to a world of women and children. Well, both have their points!"

Evelyn and Henry Strozier, up from Naples, Florida, were houseguests of Janet and Smoke Strean in their beautiful Arlington home during the third week of August and the Streans gathered some C/Ms and friends to make them welcome to the Nation's Capital. The party began in a lovely garden around a pool under a yardarm from which flew the pennant of the New York Yacht Club, which we learned was in Henry's honor, he being a newly elected member of the Club. The Stroziers were planning a rendezvous in N.Y. with friends who, Henry was confident, would map out a wonderful tour of Nova Scotia for the four of them. Henry loves to travel but he hates to plan an itinerary. In any case. Smoke scheduled a thundershower in time to move us away from the pool before anyone really got wet, so as always, it was a lovely evening with good friends at the Streans. Among others, on hand to wish the Stroziers welcome and God-speed were C/Ms Jean and BiU Pratt, Sidney and Ray Thompson, Esther and Charle Travis, Adelle and Archie Wright, Leo Erck, and George Miller.

A welcome letter from Howie Kuehl in September told us of a wonderful 12-day cruise he and Jean had just completed in ROYAL ODYSSEY from London to Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm, Bergen, Norway, and return to London via Hardanger Fjord in Norway. To quote Howie: "I thought the highlight of our Youngster Cruise aboard ARKANSAS was the 'Beer Evening' we shared with the German Midshipmen in Kiel, Germany . . . At any rate, the ROYAL ODYSSEY was

supposed to transit the Kiel Canal enroute London to Leningrad, but the ship touched a mud bank going thru the canal on a previous voyage, SO that part was cancelled. Jean wanted to see the Hermitage (USSR Art museum) and after waiting in the rain for 45 minutes, we were allowed less than an hour in that famous place. Except for these two disappointments, the whole 12 days were as advertised — outstanding! . . . Copenhagen had the best-looking women and Helsinki was the most scenic . . . The route to Copenhagen via the North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat reminded me of the time I slept beneath turret 5 on a mattress, while going thru these waters, for fear of missing something, and also for fear of falling out of a hammock onto a steel deck in the mess Compartment!

"Also aboard, I met Ellsworth Vanpatten ('37) and Al Rusher ('47), who was Jimmie Carter's roommate at the Academy and now a most interesting businessman from Arkansas.

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with a hole-in-one at Las Posas CC and on the foUowing Saturday we joined Tom and Beth Long, Lamar and Peg Lee, and Hank Rumble at the annual picnic of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association at Manning Park in Santa Barbara. Hart Kait ('34) is the chef, and provides and cooks aU of the gourmet steaks. My holein-one insurance covered the drinks for two days at the club and left a small balance. This was my second hole-in-one at Las Posas in the last four years, so Jim Ogden, get your cash ready, when Bob Riddell and 1 take on you and Pete Galantin at the 50th Reunion next May in Annapolis!"

"P.S.: While aboard ROYAL ODYSSEY, I looked thru the Guiness Book of World Records, 1982 Ed., and on page 510 found the names of two classmates, Roy Davenport for having received five Navy Crosses during WW II, and Joe Enright for having sunk the largest target ever sunk by a submarine, namely the Japanese aircraft, carrier SfflNANO (59,000 tons) when Joe was in command of ARCHERFISH, on November 27, 1944."

The BIG BLUE TEAM got off to the start of a winning season to eke out the "Wahoos" from the UVA, when they weren't looking, by four points — really too close for comfort! It was a beautiful but warm day in the Upper East Country and the overflowing stands made a fine back drop for the TV coverage which kept us in our seats into the cool of the evening. GO NAVY!!

Up date on the status of our 50 Year Book: All material has been submitted to the publisher — final editing awaiting return of first printout. We have checks in hand for 339 copies of the book.

Additionally, other members have sent in biographical material and indicated that they wanted copies but have not sent in their checks.

If you are in the latter catagory, please get your check in ASAP so we can order the correct number of copies of the book from the pubhsher at his best price. Your check should be $40 for each copy that you want. Mark your calenders for 13/15 May 1983, '33's 50th Reunion at the Holiday Inn, Parole, Annapolis, Maryland.

BEAT ARMY!!!!

34 Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr. USNR (Ret.) 129 Spa View Ave. AnnapoUs MD 21401 Percent Members: 88 The following request was received from Vinnie Price Boyd (Red Price's daughter): "Would you please mention in the Class of '34 notes in the next issue of Shipmate that my mother, Evelyn Price, passed away on July 30.1 think this would be the best way to let friends and Classmates know of her death. After my Dad, Red Price, USNA '34, died in 1975, Mother moved to San Antonio from Ingram, Texas, where they had retired. Her death occurred rather unexpectedly after a brief illness. She was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Mother maintained contact with a lot of old Navy friends and was active in the Navy Wives Club in San Antonio.

I do not believe the news of her death is widely known, however, and there are many people my brother and I do not know how to contact.

Hopefully, word in Shipmate will reach those friends we have been unable to locate. Thank you for your help. If you want more information, or if people ask you how to get in touch with me, I can be reached during the week at 212/269-6500 x2726, and on weekends at home in Wellesley 617/237-7680."

An interesting report from Frank (Fag) Kelly from 51 Sunrise Drive, Wimberiey TX 78676: "It has been some time since last we saw one another — an April class luncheon at Belle Haven Country Club in '80. Having an item or two which might be of interest to our Classmates if included in Shipmate, I thought I'd pass the word on to you. Mary Ann Kelly, the widow of my lamented younger brother, and I were married on August 16th, 1982, in San Marco, Texas and wiU be at home at the address given above. We, here in Wimberiey, a hamlet in the Texas HiU Country, quite near LBJ's old stompin' ground, are almost equidistant from San Antonio and Austin; we have deer, rabbits and prickly pear. Mary Ann and I had lunch in downtown Austin on 25 August with BUI WUcox and Marjorie and hope to visit theU Austin home soon.

Despite the neariy 50 years since we were in so many sections together at the old school, and the fact that so much water has flowed under the bridge — over the conning tower, in Bill's case — we succeeded in convincing one another that we were relatively unchanged and would have recognized one another had we met by chance on the street. Mary Ann and I are laying deep, dark plans to attend the 50th. Bill and Majorie said they are hoping to go. Bob Townsend's letter of 6 August was received with pleasure. I am delighted that so many of us approved of a 50-year-book."

'Here comes the OOD! BiU Brockett provides another photograph, vintage second/class summer, posUive indentifications — central figures Ed McKeithen and Gordon Griffin — names on their white works, others in doubt — far right could be Butch Harbold and far left?

35 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler (SC) USN (Ret.) 6650 Van Winkle Dr. Falls Church VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Ariington VA 22207 Percent Members: 80 Ida Mary and Lou DetweUer on 26 August gave a poolside supper party to honor touring '35ers Sally and Cy Austin and Ruth and Slade Cutter.

Cy and Sally left their home in Sepulveda, California, the last week in July and motored East to spend some time first with their daughter Susan Claasen, her husband Steven ('64) and family, and then with their son Marshall, Jr. ('64) and family, both living in the Virginia suburbs of Washington. Sally and Cy expected to head North on 2 September and to return home the end of September. Slade and Ruth were on their way South expecting to reach home in San Antonio in a week or two. They mentioned seeing Betty and Steve Gimber and Helen and Norm Gage as they passed through New Hampshire, and they expected Shipmate, November 1982

to see Jane and BUI Clark in Jackson Springs, North CaroUna. Locals enjoying this Class gettogether included: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Kyle and Jim Baird, Poppy and Clag Claggett, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Margaret and Wy Packard, Loiusa and Jeff Parker, Lola and Ralph PoweU, Betty and Kagey Schacht, and Marion and Bobo Thomson.

It is regretfully reported that George Hutchinson's wife, Monica, who was also Jack O'Handley's sister, died in Hampton, Virginia, on 3 August, of cancer. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Star of the Sea, and interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. Besides George and Jack, she is survived by: son George III; daughter Helen (Sandy) Eckert, Judy Tatum and Sylvia (SaUy) Wilcox; ten grandchildren; and a sister. The condolences of the Class have been expressed to George and a donation made to Navy ReUef in Monica's memory.

Word has been received that Ed Bemis died on 10 June at La Canada, CaUfonua. No detaUs have been received. He had been for years a plankowner on our lost C/M Ust. It is sad that only by his death was his location disclosed.

Louisa and Jeff Parker, during their summer on Cape Cod, got together several times with Helen and Al Dinwiddle. After Al retired from an interesting and successful career with Raytheon in the Boston area, they built a new home in East Dennis and moved there in February 1982. Jeff and Al enjoyed exchanging remembrances of their 1930-40 duty on the Asiatic Station when they were

was the designation of a temporary committee to review the pros and cons of producing a 50-Year book on the Class and to recommend to the Class Council whether or not to proceed with the project and, if so, its format and what action should be taken to accompUsh same. Progress of the work of this committee will be reported in future issues of Shipmate. Other news from the luncheon: Meek Mecklenburg is still gainfully employed at Teledyne's office in Alexandria. Virginia. Rod Badger is putting in many volunteer hours per week for the Arlington hospice, helping the terminally ill. Jesse Gay manages the neighborhood security watch for his area in FaUs Church. Jeff Parker and Lou Detweiler are involved in the watch in their neighborhoods.

Tony Parry's son, Robert, chief economist and executive vice president of Security Pacific National Bank, was noted in the Los Angeles Times of 8 August as the "No. 1 Interest Rate Forecaster" in the U.S.A. The rating was based on a survey by Institutional Investor magazine of the top 40 business and financial economists throughout the country whose work required the forecasting of interest rates during the past year.

Robert remarked, after the ratings came out, that he had nowhere to go but down in the next year's rating. Tony, who is chief of security for the Pennsylvania attorney general's office, last March received the Dauphin County Chiefs of Police Association's "Career Service Award" for his 48-year career in law enforcement. shipmates in USS JOHN D . EDWARDS (DD-216).

Dusty Domin, after fighting cancer for about At a dinner hosted by the Dinwiddies, Janet and two years longer than the doctors said he could, Angus McLeod ('34) who were summering in Har- finaUy succumbed on 31 August in San Diego. (See wich from Alexandria, Virginia, were also guests. "Last CaU" sertion.) The condolences of the Class Angus had been in the Asiatic Fleet at the same have been expressed to EUie and famUy. Groups time as Al and Jeff. On 11 August, Al and Jeff of '35ers in many sections of the country are indrove to the Veterans Hospital in Brockton to see dicating intent to donate Stadium chairs in DusJack Barleon. As always. Jack was interested in ty's memory. Needless to say, his memory wiU surhearing about Classmates. He keeps busy reading vive in the record books and in the minds of those and watching TV in an effort to fulfill his in- who knew him for many years longer than anyone satiable desire for knowledge on many subjects. now can predict.

Teena and Lew Schock from La Jolla dropped in Changes and corrections to the Class address to see Jack in Jime which pleased him greatly. Jack list: Brad Bennett from Silver Spring MD to 2630 also reported that he talks quite frequently by Ardis Drive, Las Cruces NM 88001; Mrs. Arthur phone with Tom Brown in Newport.

A. Giesser 1436 Galaxy Drive, Newport Beach CA Mac WordeU, in La Mesa, California, on 30 92660.

June wasfinaUyreUeved of his service on the San For memory's sake, here is a picture from Diego Transit Corp. board of directors and George McKusick's collection, believed to have treasurer of that Corp. He also completed and ter- been taken prior to the 1934 Athletic Award minated eight years on the planning commission ceremony, showing in the front row (1. to r.): Buzz and board of adjustment for La Mesa. Now he Berries, Dusty Dornin, an unident back, Beppo is able to put full time on La Mesa Beautiful, Inc. Lambert and Jim Baird. which he and Ruth organized in 1974.

Poppy and Clag Claggett made a two-week trip to the West Coast, leaving their home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in late March. They lunched with Beaty and Spurg Sharrocks who were winter- "Remember when" ing in Palm Desert, California, from Lancaster.

Then they went on to Rancho Santa Fe to visit Lib and Bub Ward. They saw numerous other '35ers including Dottie and Bill Hazzard, Marge and Steve Sherwood, and Dorothy and Steiny Steinmetz. They were schediUed to have lunch with Maxine and Snuffy Smith in Coronado, but two days before the event. Snuffy came down with the mumps.

The Class Council had the pleasure of holding its 1 September luncheon meeting at Henry Tipton's beautiful hiUtop home located near Leesburg, Virginia. Those enjoying the view, refreshments and companionship with Tip, including the Class Coundl, were: Cy Austin, Rod Badger, Jim Baird, Lou Detweiler, Jesse Gay, Meek Mecklenburg, Wy Packard, Jeff Parker, George Powell, Ralph PoweU, Stevie Stever and Bobo Thomson. One piece of Class Council business of interest to all

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36 Sec'y, Capt. W. M. Hanger USN (Ret.) 4201 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Apt. 1417 East Washington DC 20016 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. ElUs USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale VA 22003 Percent Members: 84 Back from Nags Head on 15 August, after having enjoyed a pleasant two-weeks vacation, we've been kept busy cleaning out the growth of weeds, crab grass, locust trees, et cetera, that accumulated during our absence. Now we suddenly are aware that while h is only early September, the November deadline is upon us. So here goes with the news on hand.

On 8 September found seventeen assembled at Vinson Hall for the resumption of class luncheons.

Present were: Blanche and Jack Baumeister; Dorothy and Paul Bjarneson; Dorothy and "Mack" Butler; BiU Ellis — Ede was at home nursing a pinched nerve in neck suffered while at Nags Head; Parker Folsom; Rosa and Frank Law; Madeleine and Jean Moreau; John Oseth — Margo not present due to a previous commitment; Margot and "Onion" Phillips; and Kathleen and Jack Ryder. From the decibel level during the social hour we would say much news was avaUable, but unfortunately we couldn't get around fast enough to get it all down in our notebook.

However, we did learn that the travelUng Moreaus were soon to be off again — this time to York Harbor, Maine. Also from Kathleen and Jack Ryder we heard that Peggy and "Truck" MiUer had been in town visiting their son who lives in Fairlington — Peggy having flown East commerically and "Truck" by the space avaUable route. Also learned from Dorothy and Paul Bjarneson that their son, Gary, was engaged to marry Miss Dale Galetsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Galetsky of Bowie, Maryland. Dale has her master's degree in rehabUitation counselling from the Virginia Commonwealth University and is presently employed by the State of Delaware as a social security examiner. Gary received his B.A. degree in biology from Cornell College in Iowa and is presently attending the Philadelphia College of Pediatric Medicine. A June '83 wedding is planned. Also learned that Dorothy and "Mack" Butler journeyed to Hartford, Connecticut, in August to attend the annual convention of the Submarine Veterans of World War II. While there they saw

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a number of Classmates and friends including Sue and Alec Tyree, "Jake" Fyfe, and Jack Turner who reported that Helen is doing weU in recup)erating from a hip joint replacement. — No business of interest was transaaed. Everyone present just had a good time getting together again.

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"Preppies" circa 1932 — Jack Fyfe, Paul Tyler, Carl Fellows A note from "Jake" Fyfe (13 Aug.) said that he had recentiy attended the 50th Reunion of his high school class and to prepare himself had to find his old yearbook so he coiUd look up the people who were going to attend. On opening the book, "Jake" found the accompanying photo — he thinks probably taken by Gordy Fowler — of Fyfe, Tyler, and FeUows made " . . . when we were at the Cochren-Bryan Naval Academy Prep School in AnnapoUs — circa March/AprU 1932.

Didn't we have a lot of hair then?!! Also, dig the three-piece suits." Thanks, "Jake," for a bit of nostalgia. In contrast, do you remember Mr. Orange and his suits of many colors when we were aU at C-BPS? A short letter from "Archie" Hemenway (19 Aug.) had this to say: " . . . Over these many years the '36 Column in Shipmate has been the glue that has held our Class together. My sUence has been caused by inertia and does not reflect a lack of appreciation of your efforts . . . Three years ago I had a heart attack foUowed by some compUcations, but I soon returned to tennis doubles, although more strenous activity was verboten. A Utde over three months ago I had open heart bypass surgery, and I am now back to presurgery activity level with continued improvement in the offing. Two visits to hospital intensive care units have confirmed the point that mortaUty is not for others only. Isn't it good that experience teaches more decisively than inteUigence? . . . Majorie and I enjoy retirement in New England; beautiful country, particularly in the FaU and Spring. We see a great deal of our one-year-old grandson and his parents since our younger son teaches economics at Harvard. Our ten-year-old granddaughter Uves in San Francisco where her father practices law and visits are rarer, only once or twice a year. It is a treat to watch, enjoy, and participate in the development of another wonderful generation . . . I run a small organization whose objective is to find part-time jobs for retirees. The recession has Umited our activities, but the forecast of economic unprovement shoiUd open up the job market and enable us to help more people . . . Our regards to aU." Thanks for the news, Henry. Let us hear from you more often.

Did you happen to note WaUy Schlecb's letter to the editor in which he commented upon a Washington Post editorial of 21 July, "A Boat in a Botde"? Said WaUy: " . . . the basing difficulty of the MX evokes vivid memories. A few decades ago, a simUar problem was addressed in the competition between Minuteman and Polaris for strategic deterrent funds. Our country solved the problem by buUding both the missUes in a sUo and the submarine-based Polaris . . . At that time, the Navy had a simple solution: 'Put the missiles out 70

to sea, where the real estate is free, and those bombs don't drop on me! . . . Over the years, both the sea-based and land-based 'buds' have been produced, operated and improved, but the vulnerabUity of a fixed land-based bird remains . . . There has been no major breakthrough in antisubmarine warfare, and the sea stiU occupies about 70 percent of our globe . . . The mistakes of history need not be repeated." Hear! Hear!

We are sorry to report that Elena Gray had to return to the hospital in nud-Summer for surgery.

As of this writing she was at home recuperating and getting ready for moving. She and Jim have sold their beautiful house on Garrison Street and are moving into a Chex'y Chase condo.

Ruth and Harrison Brent traveUed to Russia during the Summer. A report on their trip was to be forthcoming but did not reach us prior to this deadUne. However, we do thank them both for their phone caU advising us about Dick Hansen's misfortune whUe touring in Germany, an account of which foUows based upon subsequent letters received from Nancy and Dick.

Dick's fust letter (20 Aug.) said that Nancy and he had started on the USNA Alunmi trip "Main Passage" in Germany of 16 July, and that h was a wonderfiU trip untU Wtlrtzburg. WhUe sightseeing and taking pictures of the picturesque coimtryside, river, et cetera, Dick suffered a stroke after climbing some 510 steps up to the old church at the top of the hiU. To compUcate things further, when he coUapsed, his left ankle turned imder him resulting in a fracture and torn Ugaments. Said Dick: " . . . I coUapsed, passed out, and had a multiple stroke. Now my whole left side is paralyzed and my speech partiaUy affected. Used to be able to wiggle both ears; now can't wiggle left ear — shows my ancestral ties to a burro and jack rabbit. Have been in one big German hospital (exceUent), two Army hospitals. Air Force hosptial at Andrews Field, and air-evacced to Travis AFB for transfer to the Navy's Oak KnoU Hospital.

Now 1 am in the Wadsworth SawteUe VA Hospital at 11000 WUshUe Blvd., Los Angles CA 90073, in room 3417. I asked for transfer to it because of its having a better stroke rehabUitation program and because it was closer to home. Have now regained partial use of my left arm and hand, but am worried about my leg." In her note on the back of the letter Nancy had this to add: " . . . No one woiUd plan such a frightening disaster, but as with many an unfortunate happening, it has provided some rich and rewarding experiences. The warmth, helpfulness, and skiU of so many wonderful people, especiaUy at the Army Hospital in Wtlrtzburg, wiU always be remembered . . . And to be a part of, however unwiUingly, of the MiUtary Airhft Command Aeromedical Evacuation Service, is to be proud, grateful, awed, and excited by theU operation — from heUcopter Uft from Wtlrtzburg to Frankfurt, from huge cargo plane across the seas of Andrews, to the 'milk nm' on the 'SUver Route' to Travis AFB and the transfer to Naval Regional Medical Center in Oakland. I commend aU." As you can see from the foregoing, Dick has not lost his sense of humor, and in his second note (30 Aug.) thanking the Class for the floral plant, we are happy to report he was showing progress.

He has been put through many tests, scans, et cetera, and as he put it: " . . . the hospitals have wasted thousands of X-ray film pictures on the vacuum between my ears. How does one X-ray a void? . . . My left leg is useless so far, but they have put braces on it temporarily. I can now use my left arm and hand somewhat, but both are weak and I have lost most of my strength . . .

Have enjoyed visits from the Brents and Springers and also hearing from ChenauH, Odening, and my

old roomy at USNA 'Truck' Miller. I'm being spoUed rotten." With a sense of humor Uke Dick's, who or what can keep a good man down? Our best wishes from aU in '36 Dick for a speedy recovery and a return to your home grounds.

Once again we regret closing on a sad note, but just as we were concluding this November column, a phone caU came from Laura Ferryman, Eve and Web Kiker's daughter, advismg that Eve had been found dead in her home on 10 September. Death apparendy was due to strangiUation on a piece of food whUe she was eating dinner alone. Our deepest sympathy is expressed to Laura and Bruce in the loss of their second loved one m less than four months. Classmates and friends may send personal notes of condolence to Laura and Bruce to Laura's home address: Mrs. George Ferryman, 125 CUftwood Drive, N.E. Adanta GA 30328.

That's it for now. See you next month.

37 Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PL, N.W., Washington DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. Charies S. Minter, Jr. USN (Ret.) 238 Puritan Place, Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 79 By the time this material sees print, the 45th wiU have come and gone and be just a fond memory, which is why the dope contained herein, written a month earUer, will seem even more dated than usual, but that's the nature of the beast and we wiU have to Uve with it.

The last member of the Class to retire from active duty was Ralph Cousins in May 1975, but he was not the last member of the Class to forsake steady sea-going as a way of Ufe. That distinction surely must go to Cari Hirshberger who for over sixteen years, spent ten months of every twelve saUing the Med with his lovely wife in their 41 ft. home afloat. They formerly spent one month in upkeep and maintenance and one month l)ack in the states visiting relatives and friends before starting the cycle aU over. I would have Utde difficiUty dredging up names of female friends of mine, starting fairly close aboard with one who spends qiute a bit of time around my house, who woiUd not look on this as an ideal way to spend the majority of their time, and there may even be a few of the mai who hold simUar views. But when you consider the number of traffic jams the Hirshbergers missed, the gas Unes they didn't have to sit in, the number of cocktail parties they didn't have to go to, and the number of boring TV shows they didn't see, the advantages they enjoyed over the rest of us become obvious. They are rumored to have finaUy anchored in New Hampshire where they can ride out a storm without rushing topside to reef sail.

For all my constant entreaties for news, which generally fall on deaf ears, there, fortunately, are exceptions, and in that connection I offer you our own Tom Nixon as a model for the rest of you to emulate. Tom, who now lives in Cullman, Alabama, (Corr. Sec'y note — There is too a Cullman (AL) and h is located between Birmingham and Montgomery, for the benefit of any of you Yankees who don't know about such things.) wrote a nice letter in which he recounted his efforts to persuade four Classmates to come to the 45th. Unfortunately, three of the four had confUcting plans and the fourth did not commit hunself. John Ned (die fourth) in Alberton, Montana, in visiting distance with famUy members, is Shipmate, November 1982

a woodworker and home remodeler of some local repute, much in the fashion of Don White who exercises his considerable talents along this line in Pensacola. Dave Oegg and Martha, in Ft. Lauderdale, spend much travel time in South America.

Dave is currently deeply involved in developing a digital switching network for Uruguay (I'm sorry, but that's all Tom told me about this. Possibly Dave will explain it to you the next time you seen him.) which wiU necessitate their missing the 45th.

Keith Robertson and Betty, who is the president of Antiquarian BookseUers of America, (C.S. Tom calls them "High class bookies") will be attending a Paris meeting of the International League of Antiquarian BookseUers in mid-September and wiU also miss the 45th. FinaUy, Tom reports that Eleanor and Bob McWUUams have been forced to cancel their plans for attendance at the 45th due to Ulness (one hopes of short duration) in the famUy. Tom closed with a brief note about a recent trip to England, Scotiand, and Wales with several other Alabama couples. They stayed m weU-staffed coimtry estates and made numerous interesting side trips. Tom and Mat visited St. Andrews where, in a local pub, they hoisted a couple with the man who caddied for Arnold Palmer at St. Andrews for twenty-two years.

WhUe peripheraUy on the subject of golf. Bob Tate, as promised, reported on the achievements of an AU Navy foursome in the member-guest tournament at St. David's Club in Philadelphia where Bob is a member. Bob, Monty BaUenger, George Street, and Ed CampbeU, George's wartime engineer in USS TIRANTE, constituted the foursome "which didn't win first prize but made a respectable showing, winning two dozen golf baUs and holding their own in the Ues being told at the nineteenth hole." There are those who have participated in other member-guest affairs this year whose take-home pay was considerably less.

Names and addressess avaUable on request from either Sqnire Pridmore or Your Obedient Servant.

One other '37 golf story with a happier ending concerns Bosh Bringle and son Donald '76, one of our more experienced F-14 drivers with three Indian Ocean deployments under his belt. Donald, who hadn't played a round of golf since March, agreed to join Bush as the other member of a father/son team in a local tournament. Bush, who is aU business where golf is concerned, evidently had difficiUty remembering what young, single j.o.s. have always known — man does not Uve by golf along — for he worried over Don's seeming inabiUty to tear himself away from more pleasant social activities long enough to practice before the big match. Fortunately it didn't matter, for the Bringles won the tournament going away, and Donald was able to return to the reaUy important things in a young bachelor's off-duty life. If you don't recaU what they are, you are further along that I thought.

In the How Tune Flies Department, U is difficiUt to realize that there are Naval Academy graduate sons of '37 who are in the selection zone for captain, most with teenage sons and daughters of theU own. So how about Barry Dyson, son of the John Dysons, who has just entered the Academy as a new plebe member of the Class of '861 Barry is the fourth Louisiana Dyson to enter, two uncles, Gerald and HoweU, having graduated in '27 in addition to John in '37.

While on the subject of '37 sons and daughters (don't forget Fran and Walter StencU's Ann, '80) who have gone to the Academy, Mike Currie '66, son of Gloria and Speed Currie, and a front runner in his class (my words, not Speed's) is currently Exec of VA-176, embarked in INDEPENDENCE. Such an assignment is a major step toward comShipmate, November 1982

mand which every young officer aspires to, and I think we would all agree tht there is something very special about the first one.

Additional Currie news includes the fact that Ginnie and Frank Smart tore themselves away from their Whitestone, Virginia, stamping grounds for a couple of days of golf with the Curries in the Virginia Beach area. Oceana and Red Wing courses were tackled on successive days with what Speed described as modest success. "It was hotter than an afternoon in plebe summer, but lots more fun." What isn't?

The binnacle list has claimed a few more since last I heard. Our very own Faithful West Coast Correspondent who kept me posted on the tribal customs of the '37 inhabitants of that part of the world in an effective if somewhat unpredictable series of reports, has had rather a thin time of it, medically speaking, since late Spring. Barbara Shupper, for indeed it is she, returned from a Med cruise she and Bunny took last Spring and found herself on the verge of pneumorua. Once that contretemps had been surmounted, the knife and scalpel boys got in their licks on a damaged knee, and whUe she is stiU hobbUng about painfully, she is well on the way to full recovery and feels that the worst is all behind her. The saga does have a positive side to it. She gave up smoking and now worries about picking up weight, and one can sympathize with her concern since she is reported to have gained between a half to three quarters of a pound in less than four months. Over two thousand miles away in sunny Hawaii, Bepo CarroU went three fast rounds with the surgeons who did some corrective back surgery which, while successful, left him dependent upon a cane for support until the injured portion is fully back to battery. For this reason, Bepo and Ronnie cancelled plans to attend the 45th, though there are those who feel that he could have made it but simply couldn't bear to see all that easy golf money available without a chance to take advantage of it.

A quiet ceremony took place in Memorial Hall on 10 August when BUI Mack, Wayne Brown, Tom Adams, and I represented the Class in presenting to the First Company a Marine sword, mounted on a plaque, on which a brass plate bore these words: "This sword, symbolic of those Naval Academy graduates who will serve their nation as Marine Officers, is given to the First Company by the class of 1937 in memory of their beloved Classmate, Robert F. Ruge '37, Captain USMC" The sword, given in the name of the Class by Wayne Brown, is now mounted in the First Company wardroom. Classmates are urged to drop by the wardroom when in AnnapoUs to see what class financial support coupled with company officer Tom Adams, Wayne Brown, Charles Minter, Bill Mack, Konicki, Lt. Curtis

and mishipman initiative can accomplish for the benefit of the company.

A member of one of the junior classes (late WWII variety) has dropped me a note stating that his Class is in the process of reviewing Class Organization and Constitution (don't laugh: some classes have such things) and they were consulting older and younger Classes for ideas. When I relayed this information to a recent Washington Group luncheon, the thought that anyone would come to '37, the Class holding the uncontested U.S. patent rights on disorganization and unconventional behavior, for advice on how to devise a set of rules and regulations by which to operate,, reduced the attendees to near hysteria and effectively concluded the meeting on a cheerful note

38 Sec'y Capt. Snowden Arthur USN (Ret.) 10207 Dickens Ave., Bethesda MD 20814 Percent Members: 78 Al Church observes that, "We doubt that occupancy by '38 and their friends of four unreserved staterooms on a Lykes freighter sailing the Gulf Coast in late January 1984 to W.C.S.A. (the West Coast of South America) and retum poses a threat to the Alumni Association Cruise Program. So we venture to mention it here. The contact is Miss Joan Urban, Manager, Passenger Dept., Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc. Lykes Center, 300 Poydras Street, New Orleans LA 70130. We wUl return any empty spaces to Lykes in January 1983."

Al Church wishes to thank so many of you for all your kind thoughts and offers to help. Your concern is most appreciated. Anne Church adds that Al has finished the radiation treatments and is home awaiting results. Our heartfelt good wishes for a speedy recovery.

John Burrill sent in a few lines about the successful "second" career of Bruce Hayden, John's Naval Academy roommate. Bruce took early retirement from a position as the vice president of Connecticut General Mortgage and Realty to start his own real-estate consulting firm, Hayden and Associates, Inc. in Bloomfield, Connecticut, (near Hartford). His firm has been successful in putting together financial packages for Isuge projects such as shopping malls. This year, Bruce kicked himself upstairs to chairman of the board, thereby permitting more famUy time, including summers on an island off Rhode Island.

Contributions to this column have been pretty slow for the past two months. It seems to me that we ought to have a contest, a " 10 contest." I got the idea for this contest from an ad in the personal column of a recent New York Review of Books.

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The ad read as follows: "ARE YOU 10. I am.

Wealthy, tall businessman, divorced, would like to meet wonderful female 25-40 who is top flight in every respect: attitude, figure, looks, intellect.

Metro NY & NJ preferred but for the right person, anywhere will do. Returnable picture please.

NYR, Box 8687."

My immediate reaction to this ad was: If you are a 10, how come you're divorced? In that area maybe you're only a 5. Also, why didn't you put a question mark after your question? In punctuation you're about a 3. And aren't all pictures that come through the mail potentially returnable?

How does the sender know in advance that her picture is returnable, especiaUy if Mr. 10 decides to keep it?

This business of rating people, especially women, as 10s started, I think, with a movie starring Bo Derek. But not everybody knows about the movie. A few minutes ago I asked my O.A.O. if she knows what a 10 is. "Of course," she replied. "It is a woman's dress size. I'm a 10, at least I was until I started wearing this fiberglass brace around my middle."

The traditional Navy number for perfection is not 10 but 4.0 However, the arrival of 10 gives us a fresh chance to evaluate ourselves with the same kind of number that is used in judging diving contests or gymnastics, free from the taint of 2.5 to 4.0 I estimate myself as an overaU 7.48. As a teacher perhaps a 9.0, about 6.2 as a tennis player, etc., etc.

A 10 person is supposed to be omnidirectionally outstanding, perfect no matter from what direction you look at him. Of course, not all qualities carry the same weight. Back in Japan in 1946 Ike Wilson ('32) and I once had a tipsy but enthusiastic argument abut the "essential attribute" of a commanding officer. We finally agreed that the superior commander was a man of integrity, a man of exceUent character regardless of his intelligence, professional skills, or social graces. Judgment is another factor. I have met rear admirals who displayed bad judgment, but 1 never met a vice admiral with bad judgment.

And now won't you please search your memories and come up with the names of those men or women (including wives) that you feel deserve to be rated 10s. Tell us why. My impression is that both Frank Case and Frank Lynch rank as just about perfect 10s, but 1 haven't known either of them very well. And what about the 10s in the Navy who weren't lucky enough to be in '38? Such as Ernest J. King, perhaps.

Hugh Robinson sent in a couple of interesting photos with these comments: "A couple of months ago I mentioned that Peggy and 1 stopped off for a night in early May with the Reinharts in Whispering Pines, North Carolina. While there we dropped by the Cowards for drinks and saw a number of other old pals residing in that area. This snapshot was taken on the Cowards' porch. Seated are Jane Reinhart, Jean Coward, and Mary Jane Muse.

Standing are George Reinhart, George Muse, Bob Northwood ('37), June Northwood, Peggy Robinson, and Red Coward.

"I (Hugh) received a note from Alan McFarland today enclosing a photo taken in a night club in Hamburg in 1937 on our first class cruise. As I recall this picture was also included in our '38 Lucky Bag. Alan also enclosed the negative of the picture and suggested I pass it on to your for possible use in Shipmate. I'm sure you can identify most of the people. Bottom row: Bobbie Byrnes, my mother, Frank Lynch. Middle row: Frank Case, Bill Ingram, Max MuUer, Jack Dalton, Marion Buaas, me, Alan McFarland. Top row: Red Coward, Gretchen Leopold, Hank Jackson, Bill 72

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Night life in Hamburg, 1937 Michael, Al Atterhot (head of U.S. Lines for Northern Europe), my father (at the time he was passenger traffic manager of the U.S. Lines for Southern Europe)."

39 Sec'y, Capt. W. J. Ruhe USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean VA 22102 Percent Members: 77 Danny Weitzenfeld at the September luncheon had one printable one-Uner, but he is stiU intending to compile a small book of anecdotes about our midshipmen days for the 45th. Responsive to this, John Cease submitted more details on how he won the Gold Lifesaving Medal our plebe year.

He relates: "Just as the party (with Jaime Trauger) was really getting warmed up (25 January 1936) we heard a commotion coming from the end of Revell Street. I double-timed to the water's edge (ice) and noted a crowd of 12 men gathered there.

One was throwing a gappling hook at a boy who had broken through the ice. 1 peeled off my blouse, took the bitter end of the grappling hook line and ice-broke my way out to the boy, (after a third try)." Cease then kept the boy afloat until he and the boy were pulled ashore — frozen stiff! Then he relates, 'The best thing about the afternoon was the double shot of bourbon I was administered while I was drying out.' On return to Bancroft Hall the OOD (Butch Burford) grinningly said 'Cease, I think I'll put you on report for swimming, unauthorized." (Read the rest of this story at the 45th.)

Hope and Doug Syverson held a mostly '39 cocktail party in August for visitors Pat and Don Furlong (Hope's brother) — in from California.

Retired now from Bechtel, Don was in Washington — after Parents' Day at the Naval Academy (and received a call from the government like the rest of the crowd from Bechtel who seem to be controlling things hereabouts?).

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Barry and John Muhlenberg, Bud and John Gore I finally got a picture of the two proud fathers of their Tiger Cruise in KENNEDY. They are shown in front of Lt. John Gore's E-2. Barry Muhlenberg, an F-14 pilot was also aboard, but wUhout his aircraft.

The death of Johnny Williams from cancer on 23 August was a sad note for the Class. A San Francisco contingent (as shown) was on hand for the interment of his ashes in the Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno. Johnny had lost two wives in the last five years and was married for the third time last October. His new wife Jean was a retired school teacher and high school classmate of Johnny and J.V. Cameron who wrote me the detaUs of Johnny's last days. Jack Cameron relates that he'll shortly be on his way to a reunion of his WWII ship, LAPRADE (DE-409), of which he was the skipper and which he had from the PhiUippines campaign on to the finish of the war and decommissioning. On one of those 3-week fly anywhere DeUa Airlines plans, he and Peggy are going "everywhere" including the Navy-Duke football game, and Washington to see Tom Bell (for another cocktail party?).

Wniy Stiles revealed that he's had to buy some of his company's cattle as a tax sheUer for last year's income tax. Fred Hooper asked, "Where Shipmate, November 1982

Stiles and his salmon do you keep them; in your ceUar? But Willy reassiued us that "they'U stay on the range." Then he told of his salmon fishing trip this year to Labrador and stretched out his arm to show the length of the biggest one. But then he feU his arm was too short so he'd send a picture. See picture which arrived. (DeUberate obfuscation?)

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The cartoon of Massah Gene Henry in action in his Newport Library job is too good to miss.

And here's a sketch of Eli Roth from our eminent cartoonist that we really must get in this month. Anyway, EU can smile.

Jim Dunford sent some photos taken on the '39 European tour and noted he and Ginny were about to "set off on a three-week jaunt. We are going by air to Seattle, Detroit, Buffalo and Cape Cod. Its a strictly 'visit the family' trip."

Doc Abbott, even better organized than usual, had a letter for distribution of the many photos he took on the '39 tour. He sent me one of the medicine trunk he took along, (the photo is not being used since it's hard to tell what's what) and he's trying to act as a clearing house for others' pictures.

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Cease and Long with the '39 — '40 plates K.C. ChUders up from Hilton Head, attended the monthly luncheon and claimed apologetically that his golf scores were slipping, since "at some point when you're our age level off, and from there on you lose your strength and keenness." This sounded logical untU I discovered that he was playing handicap golf with his Classmates Holmberg, Weitzenfeld and Loustaunau that afternoon.

George Netts writes from Bowling Green, Kentucky, in a sort of checking into the circuU fashion — to let us know that he's still O.K. (and thinking about the next '39 cruise) except for having busted his face falling off an extension ladder. He explains: "Libby says if I ever climb another ladder, she'll leave me. So the highest I'll go is one step on the kitchen stool to reach my hootch hutch over the refrigerator."

Fred Kitler wrote that he and Connie were off to England for a chartered canal barge cruise starting at Stratford on Avon. Danny Howland (Jack Rowland's widow) arranged the airhne part of the trip through her travel agency in San Diego while friends of Freddy in England lined up the barge.

Sounds neat! Fred also sent a sizable check made out to the Class "for use by '39 wherever best needed (flowers, memorials, etc.)." That Kerkering cartoon made him mellow.

Flip Anderson's newsletter to the Class details the plans for the 45th reunion both on the West Coast — the big celebration — and at Homecoming at Annapolis (for those who can't go West).

Flip also tells of plans to update the Class constitution, so if anyone has any views on this, send them to Flip. Flip notes that his newsletter went to more than 500 '39ers, which includes 60 widows, and all are encouraged to join our area contingents: San Francisco Bay Area (Grant Rogers), Los Angeles (Bob GuUck), San Diego (Art Fischer), and Washington (Danny Weitzenfeld).

Paul SchratzfinaUyresurfaced, with a letter teUing of his plans to come north in October to seU his Glen Oban home and permanently settle in Florida. Earlier he and Henrietta made a truly '39 jaunt, visiting Di Helfrich at Martha's Vineyard — mostiy in the rain. Then to Newport for the War College change of command where he saw Means Johnston and Tom Weschler, and had "a hilarious evening with Fran Alford and Jeanne O'Rourke,

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now deputy majority leader and chairman, Committee on Naval Affairs, in the Rhode Island Legislature. Adele Alford, at home whh mom — a spitting image of Bill. Met George Hawes at the Reading Room over a martini. He's stiU in the cattle business and looking weU. A drive to Stonington gave us a delightful day with Billie and Vic Boatwright. He's running for state senator and sports a big campaign button saying "Vote for Boat." Stopped off in Norwich for lunch with Jenny and Line Marcy. Another plesant surprise — Line flat on his back a year ago from an aneurism, made a remarkable recovery and never looked better. In Hartford attended the annual meeting of WW II submarine veterans. Saw a bit of Ernie Schwab, Mendy Mendenhall, Polly and Howie Thompson, Bing Gillette, Max Kerns and many other submariners. Lots of sea stories exchanged.

As a postscript Paul noted, "Tried to visU Tom Murphy in Satellite Beach but Tom had just suffered a heart attack." (We'll foUow up on this.)

40 Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler Place, Alexandria VA 22302 Percent Members: 77 Washington Report Another Summer has passed. There are stiU nearly 300 of the original 456 grads still semi-alive and kicking, despite the early, heavy wartime casualties. That's a pretty rugged Class . . . And we are still in close contact with over half-ahundred of our non-graduate Classmates, plus 41 widows. So — a very healthy Veterans' Day (11 November) and a Happy Thanksgiving (25 November) to us all! And don't forget to cheer for Navy on 6 November (Syracuse) and on 13 November (South Carolina).

Here's change #111 to the new '40 Roster (June 1982): Coyle change address to "233 Dory Drive, Ocean City NJ 08226; NH Fisher — delete "JR"; Lamb — delete address (Bill, where have you moved?); Ed Mason — delete that "MR" . . . it is now "DR ED . . . "; Rak — correct ZIP is "98407"; Weber — correct ZIP is "20S15".

A memo from John Montgomery on the beautiful RED, WHITE & BLUE npc logo (National Paint & Coating Assoc.) stationery of his headquarters command post; " . . . To supplement your note about daughter Barb's wedding in July-August, 1982 issue of Shipmate, the young doctor Weimerskirch is a lieutenant, MC, USNR, now stationed at Navy Regional Medical Center, Camp Pendleton, CaUfornia. Barbara and Pete are living in Oceanside while Pete helps keep the Marines healthy . . . Son John Bernard ('70) is a lieutenant commander, JAGC, USN. Johnny . . . is now on duty in the Office of the Judge Advocate General of the Navy . . . " Well, folks, if you're sick or sinnin' — Monty's your man for advice.

Over 50 of the locals and not-too-far-aways convened on Sunday afternoon 22 August for the ELEVENTH ANNUAL PICNIC at the mountamside home of Betty and Squire Taylor in Pointo'-Rock, Virginia. Although confined to a hosptial-type bed in his own home, with a view of the Potomac River and mountains aU-around, Tom is still actively battling the ravages of melanoma and its side effects. The Good Lord, as usual, blessed Betty and Tom and their Classmates with lovely, sunny picnic weather. The wives outdid themselves in preparing a cornucopia of epicurean delights; also some food. Those enjoying included Jonnie and Art Berndtson, Max73

me Pole and Dick Brown, Betty and JuUan Burke, Mary and BUl Carpenter, Elousie and John Chase, Marie and Tab CoUins, Jo and Oz Gray, EmUy and Horace Figuers, Mike Hanley, Loretta and Ted Hechler, Gumy and Ted HUl, Goody and BUI Keating, Mary Aime and PhU Eckert, Charlotte and Gene Lamiman, Mary and John Montgomery, Marge and Ed .Muhlenfeld, TheUna and BUl Scott, Margaret and Ray Schneider, Betty and Harv Seun, Mary and Ed Sledge, Flo and BUl Roseborough, Penny and Hugh Vickery, Dee and Early Winters and Gerry Lindsay. Jean and John Lacouture passed through enroute to a famUy engagement. And a very good time was had by aU! (Photography courtesy of our local Professional, BiU Carpenter, to whom this column wiU always be in debt for rescuing it from words . . . ) Peg and Larry Lockett proudly pass the word that daughter Lindsay Best EUis, only 32 years young and with just 5 years before the bar (the minimum required for the job) is now a Phoenix AZ judge. Hearty congratulations to aU! That makes a total of four legal eagles in the Lockett tribe.

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"Three Gentlemen from Manhattan" — Gene Hemley, John McMullen, Miles Libbey News From Here and There Gene Hemley, vice president of the USNAA for New York, forwards a formal photo of three of our Ulustrious New Yorkers. MUes Libbey and Gene are active in New York's Aluirmi group.

John McMuUen is active just about everywhere.

Marge .Muhlenfeld, Mary Mayo, Dee Winters, Charlotte Lamiman Early and Dee Winters, Ted Hechler and Ed DeMarr (MMA Staf0 with NA40 licoise plates Castine Redox Even though you have seen the happy photos from the various Castine Capters until they are coming out of the ears . . . just could not resist sending another shot of two NA '40 vehicles in front of Curtis HaU with Ucense plates "40 USNA" (Maryland/Hechler) and "USNA 40" (Virginia/Winters). Later in the day Dee Winters tried using a Maine (Uving) seaguU as a hood ornament — untU his mates beat Dee to a pudding with their wings . . . Not shown, unfortunately is Ucense plate "USNA 40" (Maine/Kittredge).

George and Gayle were in and out of Castine on the 4th before we could snap away.

In his August "Admiral's Log" Ted Rodgers mentions the havoc that the inflation/depression has caused to ever-increasing costs and the need for continued support from private sector. To quote Ted: " . . . in 1966 we founded 'The Admirals' Club' as a means of giving recogiution to major supporters who contributed $1,000 or more to the Academy (MMA) . . . we now have 250 members representing donations from $1,000 to $600,000. The names — individual, famUy or corporate — are displayed on a plaque in . . . Leavitt HaU. Contributions of aU forms are recognized whether it be cash, stocks, a boat or other property, or services . . . In addition to the above mentioned plaque, a room or other appropriate area is dedicated to anyone who contributes $25,000 or more. Also, aU male members received a very attractive club cap and the women receive a hat or tote bag . . . " The need is great. We have seen the Admirals' Club caps. They are stunning.

Next month there wUl be more photos of CCXII from the camera of Master Lensman JP Barron, Stand by!

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Art and Jonnie Berndtson, Dick Brown, Betty Seim, Mike Hanley Julian Burke, Art Berndtson, Ted Hechler, John Chase, Tab Collins

Virgil Gex and Ned Bent in Peking Your secretary is now the proud possessor of Ned Bent's handwritten LOG of D'Arcy and Ned's AprU '82 journey through maiiUand China.

Anyone, but ANYONE, planning such a trip should first send for a copy. It takes you so deep into the Orient that your eye-Uds will smoothen out and come to a squinty point at each end. ("smoothen out"???). Anyway, here are two of the pictures from their great collection. Note how VirgU Gex has already adapted to the 'mandarin hairdo.'

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Los Altos Gold and CC: Pat and Betty Clancy with Bill and Penny Bryan MeanwhUe, out on the West Coast, those goodlookin' folks, the Bryans and Clancys, managed to get together at the Los Altos Golf & CC. Let Pat and the Clancy teUU: " . . . Picture is . . . at Los Altos (CA) . . . where I did not get my money back from BiU (the dollar I lost in 1959) . . . The Bryans were on an extended motor trip from Fort Worth to San Diego to San Francisco (via Los Altos) to Monterey . . . Oregon . . . Reno (to visU with the Bushes) . . . then back to Fort Worth . . . I was teaching (part-time) but it began to get in the way of golf, tennis and travelling — so I gave it up . . . We hope to see the Vellises in September. They have been visiting chUdren on the mainland . . . We see Cissi and Cliff Bundy from tune to time, and I cross paths with Ozzie Osborne at the NEX, Moffett Field, once in a while . . . " Thanks for the photo, Pat, but I don't know if aU those bare knees wiU get past the Shipmate censors . . .

There is more, much more news from the field.

I'm saving it for the coming cold months of Winter. Also, if I don't wind this up soon Dee and Early won't get away for their September in Ocean City, Maryland.

The Secretary's Comer Your contributions to the NA Foundation Scholarship Fund have been roUing since the roster maU out and Ted's letter. We are at the % mark (September '82) and coming down the home stretch. Thanks to all of you. This looks like another winner.

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41 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda MD 20817 301/320-3887 Percent Members: 70 In reporting on the co-ed class luncheon last June, I faded to teU you that we gained some new class officers. Jerry Engle is now the chairman and Bin Heavey is the vice chairman. Congratulations to both. Congratulations also to Dick Foster who is now an At-Large Trustee of the USNA Alumni Association and wiU be so through the spring meeting 1985.

For those of you with wanderlust, I know you will enjoy Ed Dzura's account of his and Diane's recent trip: "Thought I would give you a little report from the sole member of the Class who Uves in Kona on the big island of Hawaii. First of all, the weather continues to be superior and life here in Paradise is a day-by-day vacation with fine parties and a nice pace of visiting friends and acquaintances. We feel a few earthquakes from time to Shipmate, November 1982

Diane Dzura's Big Fish time with four medium jolts so far this year.

Kilauea erupted once with a rift spouting lava fountains along a Une of several hundred feet, but only to a height of a maximum of fifty feet. At this time (June) there is some snow on both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. "In late January of this year, Diane and I, armed with passports and no visas, took a plane to Honolulu and checked in at Hickam AFB with an intention of going to the Far East. Before we could get a visa for Japan, there was a SAC mission in Guam avaUable and soon we were on our way in a KC-135 tanker. Another tanker was along, plus several smaller jets, which fueled up on the trek to Guam. Diane was thrilled to witness the jets refueling as she positioned herself in the tail of the tanker. She could see the pilot just a few feet away after fuel boom attachment. After arrival at Guam, we got a rental car of dubious vintage and spent a few days exploring every nook on the island. Visas for Korea and Japan were obtained and then we caught a C-141 for Japan. "In Guam, we stayed at a bungalow commercial resort hotel used primarly by honeymooners from Japan. Please note that there were fine accommodations available at NAS which is near Guam's beautiful new International airport.

In Tokyo we secured adequate housing at the SANNO — a clean bedroom and sitting room.

This is a miUtary biUet, as many Classmates know.

There may be a brand new one built soon. The meals at the Sanno were very good. One day sightseeing trips were our specialty and it was no problem with the frequent and fast train service.

Everything was delightful and it was nice making friends with many couples from practically every country in the world. We were about to check into the New Japan Hotel the day before that hotel had its tragic fire, when the Sanno was able to continue us for three more days. We would have been in a room in the midst of the inferno.

"Then we got a Philippine visa good for only one entry into Clark AFB for a period of 90 days.

This type visa cannot be obtained in a U.S. location. You can fly commerically and no visa is required for entry into Manila as long as you have an ongoing ticket. Also, I understand that if you want to visit longer than 21 days and get a visa for entry into Manila, you cannot get a Clark AFB entry visa, if the regular visa appears on your passport. We then went by train to Yakota AFB and caught a C-9 hospital plane to Clark AFB in the PhUippines. In Manila, we obtained a visa for Taiwan. We explored the Philippines and had a

great time in Baguio and other places. At Subic we had a comfortable (a little worn) cottage on Grande Island and enjoyed catching the Navy boat to the base. Did some shopping and had no problems on good meals. With the resources in the Philippines and the industrious people there, it is just a matter of time before they will reach economic strength, in my opinion.

"At Manila we booked a Singapore Airline plane for Singapore and spent a few days there staying at the Hyatt Regency, which was very adequate. The shipping bonanza which Singapore hosts is almost mind-boggling and the reputation for cleanness of this small nation is well-founded i Excellent dining there, too.

"It was time, after a few days, to move on and we elected to once again catch a Singapore Airline plane for Bangkok and stayed at the Siam International, a ground level hotel of good quality.

Sightseeing and visiting some friends was enjoyable and picking up some art works was interesting. The art works were mailed to us and arrived in Hawaii in reasonable time. There is a hotel in Bangkok called the Oriental, touted as being the best hotel in the world and, after visiting it, one could accept that position.

"Once again we took a SAL plane to Hong Kong and one need not describe the place for it is familiar to all of us. The Furama was our billet there on the Hong Kong side. 1 showed Diane the usual sights and, of course, shopping is stiU spectacular. Had a glamorous evening dining at the World Trade Center Club in the Hotel Excelsior as the guests of Joy MiUer, wife of Ajax Miller '43. Ajax was off on a junket traveling in Europe and the Arab countries. He is a representative of Caterpillar Tractor, based in Hong Kong, and is a busy man shoring up their sales.

"Bidding farewell to Hong Kong, it was SAL again and this time to Taipei. Booked an absolutely deUghtful hotel called the Ritz and the attention to service was very pleasing. A staff of assistant managers attend to your every need and whim.

Renewed acquaintance with some people I had known when I was helping to train the Chinese Nationalist Marine Corps at Tsoying in southern Taiwan — many more years ago than I like to remember. The National Palace Museum is a must in Taipei and train traveling the island is educational and not tiring. The Gorge, Sun Moon Lake and all of Taiwan is a must, also.

"Leaving Taiwan on a Northwest Orient flight to Naha, Okinawa, we said that on any future trip we will always include Taiwan. At this time, we decided to head for Hawaii by trying to get a MATS flight. We did a little sightseeing on Okinawa and our stay there was cut short by the availability of space on a C-141. After being aU checked in, ten out of fourteen were bumped because of a lack of restraining straps for passengers. USAF personnel reaUy went overboard to correct the situation, far beyond what one could hope for, but to no avail. A little disappointed, we were going to catch a commerical flight, when I decided to go the long way home to Hawaii by catching a C-5A to Travis AFB in CaUfornia. Soon we were airborne and 11 hours and 12 minutes later we arrived in Travis. While in customs, the loudspeaker blared out the availability of space for Hawaii. Customs personnel expedited matters for us and soon we were on the way to Hickam. Then from Honolulu on Hawaiian AirUnes we arrived in Kona. It was the end of an educational month and a half self-directed tour. We named the experience 'Instant Asia' after the tourist show in Singapore of the same name."

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the world's largest women's big game fishing tournament. Eighty boats with 320 women fished from 8 a.m. to "stop fishing" at 4 p.m. In the moming, Diane had to settie for a feisty 32-poimd mahi mahi but 20 minutes before quitting time, a Pacific Blue MarUn stmck and, under the rules, Diane was aUowed to carry on. After 60 minutes of exhausting effort, the marlin came to gaff and ultimately weighed in at 603 lbs., good enough to take second place behind another only 29.5 lbs. heavier.

Only six women in Kona tournament history have ever angled a marlin over 600 pounds and two of them were in this event! It is going to take a BIG fish story to top this one, but Diane has records to prove hers! To say nothing of the accompanying picture of both of her fish with Ed proudly kneeling in the foreground and Diane, rod in hand, on the right.

On 30 July, Sheldon Kimiey retired as president of the State University of New York Maritime College and the Board of Trustees marked his retirement with a highly laudatory resolution of appreciation for his outstanding ten years of service.

He wUl indeed be missed by staff and students aUke. In the meantime, Jackie and I made a cruise in the Baltic this past Summer which gave us an opportunity to visU Leningrad and both BerUns. If you have not been to either place and have a chance, do not miss it. Life on the "other side" is reaUy eye-opening. Even a supposed showcase Uke East BerUn is hard to swaUow in contrast to West Berlin on the other side of the wall. In Leningrad, with its beautiful palaces and museums which you wUl surely see, you wiU also see long Unes of people, at all hours of the day, waiting to buy even the most routine kind of food. If you ever doubted that Uving in the U.S.A. is great, a visit to Leningrad, and I guess most any other Soviet city, will surely convince you. Try it and you wUl see what I mean.

FinaUy, and thanks to Dick Foster, here are some corrections for your '41 Directories: E.L. Bush, 4644-193rd Place SE, Issaquah WA 98027, phone 206/643-3371; Jeanne EasterUng, business phone 808/261-3389; E.G. Farkas, 1919 CUfden Road, Catonsvflle MD 21228, phone 301/747-1377; G.W. McRory, Jr., new ZIP — 20816; H.H. Montgomery, Jr., 1204 Dreams Landing Way, AnnapoUs MD 21401, office phone 301/267-3812; Patricia North, 2560 N. Tracy Drive, Erie PA 16505, phone 814/833-2914; E.A. Parker, Rt. 2, Kearsarge Street, Warner NH 03278, phone 603/224-1351; Ken Tebo, new phone 703/241-8581; Mel Warner, 485 Guadalupe Drive, Folsom CA 95630, phone 916/933-1131.

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Sec'y, R. S. Day CLU P.O. Box 6042, ShirUngton Station Arlington VA 22206 Percent Members: 72 This is always the more difficult column to compose. It is Labor Day. The opening game with Virginia is stUl to come, as is the big Homecoming celebration which BiU Morrow has spearheaded at Hubbard Hall. And, as is often the case, the mail bag has fallen victim to the summer doldrums.

Over the years, questions have been raised as to what the Class might do in the way of a permanent memorial at the Naval Academy in view of what we have done to date. Responses to Bob Reilly's questionnaire have not been conclusive and there have been few concrete recommendations as to the form of such a memorial. For the record, the Class is not without its recognition. Two 76

stained glass windows and the lectern in St. Andrew's Chapel, the chandeUer in the bride's room of the main chapel, support of the Eighth Company wardroom, and a fuUy funded Naval Academy Foundatin scholarship aU attest to our ongoing support of the Naval Academy.

In the years since the Foundation scholarship was estabUshed, a Class of 1942 Honor Scholar has been designated for each entering Plebe class by the Board of Trustees of the Foundation. In 1982, however, it was anticipated that only seventy-five entering midshipmen would be designated from the avaUable ninety-two scholarships so that on a random drawing seventeen scholarships (including ours) would not be fiUed. These would have a priority in foUowing years, of course.

I am pleased to share with you the name of the Class of 1942 Honor Scholar for 1982, one of 75 who accepted an appointment from among the 82 sponsored candidates. Scott Conrad Rumph, son of retired career Navy Chief Petty Officer Samuel C. Rumph of Danville, CaUfonua. Scott lettered in basebaU, received expert marksman status, NRA, was active in the 1980 poUtical campaign and was elected president in a mock election at San Ramon VaUey High School in DanvUle. He attended Northwestern Preparatory School under Foundation supervision.

WhUe the June Week West again was a hugh success, Sturge Sturgis reports the class participation was somewhat diminished from former years.

Varmie and Sturge hosted a cocktaU-dinner party on Friday the 25th of June to open the festivities.

Harriett and Bmce Tichenor were week-end guests at the Sturgis home in Corona Del Mar and were on hand to greet those attending, including: Mary and BiU Arthur and BUI's mother, Bea, from Westiake Village; Carmen and Ed GaUagher from Long Beach; Marie and Hal Harwood from Tustin; Jim SaUassi from FaUbrook; Ruth and Joe TuUy from Carmel; BiU Weber and Lethe MoeUer from Coronado; Dottie Wiggins from FuUerton; Grace and Hank Wosessner from Oceanside; and, aU except the GaUaghers and Harwoods attended the Saturday evening dance in QUEEN MARY. Sturge particularly enjoyed Eddie SteU's big band, which play our kind of music.

On August 12th, the Class bid a sad fareweU to Dan Bergin, who had succumbed to the compUcations of cancer on the 10th at Bethesda. Dan had been a patient at Bethesda off and on for several months and had been able to attend many of the Class luncheons, so his death was quite a shock. Peggy has resumed working and wiU continue to live in their ArUngton home. On the 19th, Lou JulUen died of a heart attack in Norman, Oklahoma, after an afternoon of mowing the lawn. He was buried at ArUngton on the 25th. Lou had retired to Norman after leaving AVCO Int. about three years ago. In 1975, he had returned from Saudi Arabia where he was working on an AVCO contract when his first wife manifested terminal cancer and subsequentiy died at Easter-time 1976. The Class extends heartfelt sympathy to Peggy and to Rose and to their families.

Ed Osier died at his home in Arlington on 9 September 1982 after a brief struggle with cancer.

He was buried with miUtary honors at Arlington on the 14th. Mary Ann has worked for the Virginia DMV for a number of years and plans to stay on in Arlington. As with Dan and Lou, Ed will be missed, and our love goes out to his family.

Sunny Harbert has bounced back from surgery to corret a disc problem that has nagged at her for some time. A teaching role beckoned and there was just no point in lying around doing nothing when she coiUd be doing exactly what she wanted to do.

"Just one more small piece, please!"

Jeaime and Scroggie Wiley celebrated their 40th anniversary over the 4th of July at their home in Monterey. The party lasted four days, but Jeanne did not say how long the 40 guests lasted. Jerry Brown, who was the matron of honor, flew up from San Diego, but because of a five-day company meeting, Clara Lee and I had to renig, even though I had given the bride away in the original ceremony at the Naval Academy. Garrison Brown had served as best man. Jeanne reports that whUe they rruss the friends and gatherings around AnnapoUs, they find the California weather vastiy superior and the opportunity to swim in the west coast Masters program unending.

Betsy and Ward MiUer have forsaken Lexington Park, Maryland, to Uve in Georgia. The address is 4230 Mary Walk, PO Box 920062, Norcross GA 30092.

Among the few responses received since the end of July is one from Marcy Dupre from Paris. Having fuUy retired (again), he envisions spending six months in Texas and six months in Paris, dividing his time between the two families. With the right kind of planning, he would hope to make the 45th, as would Hank Field, if it were held any time but October and on the East Coast because of his business commitments.

Doris and Frank Dunham have joined the ranks of grandparents with the arrival of Elizabeth Ashley on 12 July in Norfolk. Ashley is the first girl in three generations and close enough to Virginia Beach to be thoroughly spoiled. My daughter. Nan, the youngest, presented us with our second grandson on 16 July; Nathan Robert Williams arrived in Corpus Christi and Clara Lee flew down to see that Tex got off to a proper start while I held down our cabin at Nags Head with our other two daughters, Julie and Ellen, and grandson Greg.

Hap Day was one of 2,000 CLUs honored by The American CoUege at conferment exercises held in New York on 3 October and designated as

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Chartered Financial Consultants. This marks the first time this designation has been granted and it recognizes the completion of studies in estate and tax planning, financial counseling and the use of tax-sheltered mvestments, as weU as the attainment of one's CLU designation.

43 Sec'y, Capt. WUUam T. Peach, III (SC) USN (Ret.) 647 Kaimalino St., Kaliua HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Wes Burnett (SC) USN (Ret.) 253 Heamans Way, AnnapoUs MD 21401 Percent Members: 70 Proud to be in '43! Not an immortal phrase perhaps, but a healthy little thought to remember and even be a little smug about, particularly after the celebration of forty postgraduate years. So congratulations to all members of an exceptional Class. Those who attended the festivities of Homecoming were especially fortunate. They had a good time, saw more old friends then expected, and, on balance, discovered that the years had been a Uttle kinder to the observer than the observee.

Individual performance was reasonably sober and socially adept; too much activity was crowded into days; participants remain a Uttle hazy about a few events and a Uttle embarassed not to have immediately recognized at least one old friend. The Lucky Bag identification photos were a very good idea, but sometimes even wives had trouble recognizing their youthful spouses. The ladies, more objective observers and stem critics, have generously awarded husbandly behavior a passing 2.5. Now, please keep in touch. This column must go on, and it needs your continuing help.

Don't just "fade away" MacArthur style.

MarieUa OUver, who has been the driving force behind the 40th, got the Reunion Committee together again on the 10th of September to be sure that we had aU the details covered. You should know who the members of the committee were, because the success of the 40th is due to their efforts and attention to detail.

Co-chairpersons: MarieUa OUver and Wes Bumett; Committees — HospitaUty; LaNeUe and Det DetweUer — check-in, ticket control, favor control, hospitaUty; Dinner Dance: Bab and Hazel Greenwood — decorations, seating: Tent and Caterer: Hazel and Jigger Nolan; Brunch: Ginny and BUl Busik; Bancroft Visit: Bob Adrian; Buses: George Grkovic, Joe Gammon, Laurie Hayworth, John Dudley; Treasurer: Wes Bumett; Golf Tournament: Dick Lazenby; Tennis Tournament: Scott Slocum; SaUing/Boating: Dave Holmes; Packet Preparation: M. Oliver, Geo. Bennett, Hazel Nolan. Thank you aU. Well done!

The photo identification tags must have reminded you of our Lucky Bag. Take another look at this outstanding yearbook. It is the first reflection of the exceUence of the three year Class, graduated on the 19th of June 1942. Editor Owen Keeler and business manager Jack Barrett and the staff deserve great credit. The publication was awarded top place in college yearbook competition in 1943. The sketches at the beginning set the tone of elegance. The photography is superb, the sports and activity coverage selections selective and representative, and the bibliography sections flattering but honest. In the week of graduation and the press of the war, we may have overlooked this fact, so now is the time to recogiuze the effort, to glance back and to refresh memories.

RecaU also that Frank Reh put together, under very difficult postgraduate conditions, the best Shipmate, November 1982

25th Anniversary pubUcation Uiat I have ever seen.

Dick Phelps, Art Sebold and Dick Zimmerman were major contributors, but others, listed in the foreward, deserve special praise.

As of today, 156 of the graduating Class of 610 are deceased. Of these 67, were wartime casualties.

I hope some of you managed to visit Memorial HaU during your brief stay in Annapolis. Listed there are the names of all of the young shipmates who gave their lives for the "Peace that must be fought for from time to time." (Lucky Bag dedication.) We should remember all of them now during our more fortunate years in the sunlight.

Then, in 1972, Dick Zimmerman put together a 30 year supplement (to the 25th yearbook) with another staff of stalwarts. He documented the class statistics to that point and provided the brief biographies which informed us of final tour assignments and second career beginnings.

You would find it enjoyable, in the aftermath of the 40th, to review this history. It is a class record without peer.

Classnotes; Zeke ZecheUa writes that he has just been named president for Charter Oil Company.

The company had decided not to build the big refinery in Alaska where he was to manage construction (two biUion bucks, as I recall). He became executive vice president for operations and stepped up to president when four senior executives were kiUed in a tragic helicopter crash in Ireland.

According to Sid Swain, Zeke was lucky not to have been aboard. Anyway, it now looks like his retirement indefinitely.

Mike Strohl sent seventy dollars to pay for his attendance at the 40th and the banks charged $27.00 to process his Parisian check. Mike sent the replacement funds m cash, saying, "I am genuinely impressed . . . " He adds, "It wUl be quite a week end for me. I shaU arrive from Paris on Friday and depart for Paris on Sunday evening."

Nelson Woodward sent me a blank check with instructions (since he says he did not receive the regular instructions) to sign him up for the class party and pay for whatever other charges there might be. SubUme faith. Woody!

Jim Pickens, who brought me his fleet experience and worldly wisdom as a plebe "wife," called from Connecticut the other day. We had a deUghtful conversation, marred by the discovery that his loss of a lung, forcing retirement in 1949, has reduced his stamina to the point where he is unable to venture far from his home. Mary-Ann is with him in their home in Riverside, Connecticut, and their four children, three daughters and a son, are scattered but loyal. Near exit #5 of the Connecticut Turnpike (Rte 95), he would enjoy a visit from Classmates since he and Mary-Arm were unable to be at the Reunion.

Ted Swain called belatedly to check on his Reunion plans. He is spending a lot of his time in Abu Dhabi, building a dental clinic under a Charter Oil Company contract.

44 Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. Whidden USN (Ret.) 6156 Loch Raven Dr. McLean VA 22101 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Jack E. Godfrey USN (Ret.) 40 FrankUn St. Annapolis MD 21401 301/268-6474 Percent Members: 64 '44 Memorial Project Since Rojo Adamson declared the fund campaign successfuUy closed out for the memorial, the

sheer inertia of '44 generosity has continued to feed the kitty. It now totals $81,000 — 35 percent over the goal. This is a truly phenomenal response of which we can aU be justly proud. We urge you now to continue annual contributions directly to the Alumni Association to assist the Association in other good works which will benefit the Naval Academy in ways similar to our '44 Memorial Project.

MaU Bag "Rags" Muller came through with a long and newsy letter to warm your old scribe's heart. The MuUers have completed their vagabond survey of New England since he retired from the staff of NRC's Advisory Committee on Reactor Safety in 1980 and have settled in Thetford, Vermont — about ten miles from Dartmouth where there is a great medical facility, concerts, plays, films, art exhibits, Ubrary, a good hockey team, and the Ivy League footbaU co-champs. Betty and Maylon Scott live twenty-five miles away in Eastman, New Hampshire, and Maylon got Rags involved in officiating at Dartmouth track meets where he witnessed Navy's champion highjumper break the local record last May. Last Winter the MuUers assembled with Ralph "Snuffy" Jackson and his new bride at the Scotts' for a day of cross-country skUng. Unfortunately, the photo Rags took of Snuffy's license plate, "USNA 44," was done without film (a seemingly common error these days among our contemporaries).

In the "mud" season last Spring, whUe en route to Dunedin, Florida, to visit his sister, the MuUers visited his old roommate Ed Taylor and wife Betty in Richmond where Ed is a stockbroker and keeps up his sailing from his vacation spot on the water at Mathews, Virginia. Further on they spent a night in the Jax BOQ (with 14 mosquitos) which we all remember so well from Summer of '43. Returning, they got with Deaiue and Dave Zachry in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where the MuUers' youngest son, BiU, was born in 1958. BiU is a Colby College grad ('79) and their daughter, Carol (Dartmouth '77), wiU get her Ph.D. from Stanford next year. Their son, Jim, is a professor at Franklin and Marshall College.

Rags heard from Bob Clack recently relating how he and Anne are spending time touring in their RV and raising an adopted 11-year-old girl after having reared their first batch of children. The Clacks are still headquartered in Manhattan, Kansas.

Rags also mentioned seeing Bob Norton from New Hampshire, at the Navy-B.C. game last year and that Graham Clark, who is married to Myrer MuUer's sister Jane, is moving from Bedford HiUs, New York, to Tucson, Arizona, when he retires from IBM in a few months. The Clarks are now up to eight grandchildren! Thanks to Rags for all the information — his address is Box 13 Chetford VT 05074.

Ada Foss, Newt Foss' widow, recently wrote to Bill Bennett that she had been going through the many letters that she received following Newt's death three years ago. She wanted Bill to pass on her appreciation to all who expressed their compassion to her and the family because she was never able to answer each individual letter she received. Ada, we appreciated very much your contribution to the '44 Memorial Fund in memory of your very special husband. Newt, whom everyone loved and respected.

George Talley checked in to tell us that he and Elsie would miss Homecoming '82 because they are moving in early October from Virginia Beach to 3820 Land's End, Forth Worth TX 76109.

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tor for Northeast U.S. to senior rice president and direaor of marketing for USPA & IRA, the financial management firm for which he has worked since retiring from active duty. They are reluctant to leave the Tidewater area, but expect to return for occasional visits between travel to aU his field offices throughout the nation. George also promises to try his best to make the 40th reuiuon with Elsie in company. Congrats on the new job, George.

A '44 Team

. . . and Grandchildren BiU Stanard sent in the great photo of himself, Jim VanPelt, Jack Wohler and WUly SchUerf taken this summer at Virginia Beach, Virginia. The second shot is of the first three with theU grandchUdren just to prove that they are not "beach bums" after aU! Secretary's Comer For those of you who were not there, the Navy (20) — Virginia (16) game on 11 September was a tremendous clash attended by a seUout crowd and a large group from '44. In discussing the game with Jake Laboon, who is back where he can keep an eye on the team, he concluded that although the defensive Une looks great. Navy needs to beef up its secondary, and get a passing game going.

By the time you read this, we will know how weU they progressed. In any case, give your support to the USNA Athletic Association . . . WVW.

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45 Sec'y, Cdr. W. J. Flynn USN (Ret.) 1511 Eton Way, Crofton MD 21113 301/261-3052 Corr. Sec'y Capt. Dutch Schuiz USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., ArUngton VA 22207 703/536-7156 Percent Members: 61 It's just about that time of the year to update your Christmas Card List, so why not cUp the above masthead from this column and attach it to your address book to remind you to send your Christmas newsletter to the Association of the Class of 1945?

WeU, it looks Uke Ben Young and Craig WooUey pulled it off! As of this writing in mid-September there were 23 Classmates and spouses signed up for the long-awaited 16th Company reunion at the WooUey residence on MadeUne Island, Thursday thru Sunday, 7-10 October. MadeUne Island is five hours by car and ferry from MinneapoUs and turns out to be a nicely-shaped island in Lake Superior, just north of Ashland, Wisconsin. More news of this reunion in the next issue.

One of the reasons that checks aren't coming in very fast to the '45 Gift Fund is that we gave you the wrong PO Box number. The correct address for your tax-deductible gift is: USNA Class of 1945 Foundation, PO Box 10962, ArUngton VA 22210. But Frank Farris and Harry Doyle did find treasurer, Al Olsen with their checks jmd the gift fund is now at $2683.

Word comes to the Class from the casualty assistance branch of BuPers that Red Stout of the 13th Company, died on 24 June 1982.1 have written to Florence at 7 Benton Ave, Port Allegany PA 16743 in the name of the Class, but I have no further information at this time. Red was recovering from a throat cancer operation the last time that I had a note from him.

AUce Kinnear, beloved shipmate of Breck, died on 7 September at GW Hospital of a heart attack.

She had recentiy retired from a long career with the Naval Ship Engineering Command. Services were held at the Ft. Myer Chapel on 13 September.

Many Classmates and friends attended.

Which one is the Schweizer 2-32?

Everytime I hear from Hal Lawrence, he is either upside down in a Schweizer 2-32, or had just concluded another sailplane acrobatic exhibition at some nationally ranked air show. Finally, 1 asked him to send me a foto of the machine which you now see. And just last week we saw another Schweizer 2-32 perform in the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum's 70 mm IMAX latest airplane movie. Flyers. Oh, by the way, Hal is the one in front.

WUlie P. Shuman of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and former SignaUnan, 2/c, USN ordered a print of the 1941 Norfolk NAPS foto which appeared in the Jul/Aug issue of this column. He was the "salty" one m the first row of white hats, third from the left. In a recent note he threatens to send me a foto of the ribbons he won on his vegetables at the local fair.

Received a letter from Gene Deems, former Phantom, of 301 Queen Anne Club Drive, StevensviUe MD 21666, which I want to share with all: " . . . Have been having health problems for some time . . . On 26 July I joined the Alumni Association and had my records corrected . . .

WiU keep in touch . . . " Boy, letters Uke that really boost the morale of the Corresponding Secretary.

Another type of letter which brings happiness to your CS comes from BiU Carrier of 3579 Westover Road, Orange Park FL 32073; "Grace and I are leading the good Ufe here on the St. John's River near Jackson%iUe. If Ufe got any better, I couldn't stand it! Since retirement in 1974, we have Uved here on a broad expanse of the St. John's in a home UteraUy designed and buUt by ourselves and our friends and neighbors. One of my stalwart helpers was Bobo CogsweU. I have had my second career with a national financial planning organization and am happy to say that I have specialized m assisting and advising over 500 young naval officers and their famiUes in the last eight years. There has been enough free time for Grace and me to take jaunts to HawaU, British Columbia, Alaska, England, Europe, Greece, Turkey, Egypt and Spain. AU three of my roommates, Gordon Giffin, Jim Wheeler and BiU Flynn have been down for visits as weU as our return visits to them.

As a matter of fact, we make it a practice to have a "roommate" reunion every couple of years."

(Now, who else can claim this distinction?)

Cari Ferguson is planning to retire at the end of this year. He and Anne have 40 acres of almonds and walnuts near Modesto and are buUding a home right in the nuddle of it. As he says, "The house got a Utde out of hand, so we'U have plenty of room for guests, complete with pool, tennis court and welcome mat." As a result of his "Look Alive" bumper sticker on his car, he recently had a dinner engagement in San Diego with Pat Hannifln's son, Steve. And a simUar "Look Alive" sticker on his suitcase at airports has caused USNA grads to say, " H i . " Now, you may not know it, but "Look AUve" bumper stickers are stiU in print. Send me $5.00 and teU me how many you want.

Fifth Company Wardroom President, Midn. 1/c Dave BUesner '83, reports that they have been hard at work repaneling the wardroom in preparation for Homecoming. I hope that we had a good crowd who took the time at Homecoming to go up to the top deck to visit the wardroom. Also, the Fifth Company wiU be offering T-Shirts and Coffee Mugs, but more about that in the next issue. Our Fifth Company liaison officer is Amett Taylor of 251 Heaman's Way, AtmapoUs 21401.

Ralph SteH relayed to me a piece out of the Houston Post, headlined, "San Marcos dentist drills it to 'em on the lecture cUcuit." Yes, who else but Bitsy Jarvis who has Uved the Ufe of a fuUtime professional speaker since 1965 and is now one of the tops in the country.

Sally Conover of 4682 Sierra Tree Lane, Irvine CA 92715 sends the above fotos of the distinguished members of the Class of '45 attending the June Week West Ceremonies at Long Beach on board QUEEN MARY. Don't know who to thank for the fotos, but Beth Behm was involved.

Shipmate, November 1982

I would Uke to thank WUson Nolen, Secretary, MBA '51 for that articulate and timely tribute to our Classmate, Bud Wiser.

June Week West Celebrants The foUowing is edited from the July/August issue of Harvard Business School Bulletin A lumni Notes: "With the permission of Pat Wiser, I shoiUd Uke to inform you of the circumstances of the sudden termination of the brilliant career of our Classmate, Forwood C. Wiser, Jr. He had come to the Business School as an Annapolis graduate with distinguished military service. On graduation he rose rapidly in business. In 1957 he joined American AirUnes and in the next nine year rose to be vice president of operations. In 1966 he became president of Northeast Airlines. Two years later he moved to TWA where he became Shipmate, November 1982

president within sue months. On 1 January 1976 he joined PanAm as president. In 1978, Bud was diagnosed as a victim of Alzenheimer's Disease which is a progressive disease characterized by irreversible degeneration of cerebral functions. Since the Fall of 1981, he has been a patient of the Veterans Administration Hospital in CoatesviUe, Pennsylvania. Although many of you may want to write him, you should know that he cannot correspond with you. You may write to Pat Wiser at 8 Stafford Place, Morrisville PA 19067. Pat is in as good spirits as could be expected and would certainly be deUghted to hear from old friends." And

Harry B. Doyle, Jr. Harry B. Doyle, Jr., district manager of the Rocky Mountain region, McGraw-Hill Pubbcations Company, has successfully met all the requirements of the Business/Professional Advertising Association's Professional Certification Program and was recently designated a certified business communicator.

Notes from the first overtime: John Hicks was scheduled for a new hip to try out at the 16th Company reunion . . . Roberta and Carl Gronemann took a four day "Cruise to Nowhere" on the QE2 in August out of New York. The ship cruised to Nantucket, through Long Island Sound and back to New York on Sunday. Carl is planning to retire again on 1 January 1983 . . . Can anyone verify the quality of the Class of '45 patch produced by the Mei Lung Handicraft Factory, PO Box 59365 of Taipe, Taiwan? I found this address in some old Class notes but I have never used their product . . . Mage FaUon works as a volunteer for the director of development at the Northern Virginia Doctor's Hospital and has become involved in the Hospice of Northern Virginia sponsorship of the First Annual Hospice Cup, 17-mUe non-sanctioned sailing race from Annapolis to St. Michaels. Her son. Major Mike, USMC, is in recruiting in Houston with his wife, Gretchen. Daughter Elizabeth is a Boston College Junior majoring in Human Development and Mary Scott is a junior in high school. Son Rocky of Greenville, North Carolina, is stiU single and working as a carpenter . . . WUlis Burton VanOss of Milbrae, CaUfornia, has joined the 192 Classmates who are Life Members of the Alumni Association . . .

Phantom Department: Atlanta Division — Help!

WUl someone punch the Atlanta Directories for George Perry Griffith and James Irby Hightower, Jr. George is a new Phantom who has paid for a Life Membership in the Alumni Association, but we do not have a good address. According to BiU Carrier, Phantom John WUson Brown FV was last know to be a senior pilot with PanAm. Bob Swensen or Bob Curley may know his address?

How about it? . . . Marie and Mike Marshall spent an August week in Iceland on a salmon fishing trip . . . Copies of '44, '45 and '46 Lucky Bags are available. Write or caU me for details . . .

Peggy and Jim Bradley have moved to 4 Cottesmore Gardens, London, W8 5PR EU524 England . . . Morris Athol Packer, who for many years was listed at General Delivery, WasiUa, Alaska, is now a member of the Alumtu Association and Uves at Star Route Box 115, Deerwood MN 56444.

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46 Sec'y, Mr. C. W. KenneUy II 7911 Sleaford PL, Betiiesda MD 20814 Corr. Sec'y, "Daisy" WUhoU 1103 Santa Rufina Ct. Solana Beach CA 92075 714/481-2093 Percent Members: 61 Since November is the month in which we celebrate the bUth of the U.S. Marine Corps, I think it only appropriate that I start off this column with word from Marine Colonel Ray Damm: "I so enjoyed this latest issue of Shipmate with the news of 'Jig Jig' Dougherty, Bob McKenzie and especially, Emie Saunders, that I decided to sit down and update the news of the Damms . . .

SaUy and I are stiU in the Pittsburgh area. Am now assistant to the dean of the graduate school of business at the University of Pittsburgh. My duties consist maiiUy of making things happen: our new buUding; a large educational grant; analyses and studies of our administrative procedures, and some work with the American Assembly of CoUegiate Schools of Business, based in St. Louis. Two of our sons are officers in the Marine Corps: one a Captain selectee in the artiUery and one a 1st Lieutenant (USNA '80) hopmg for his wings m October; the third son is a jimior at Penn State and a Marine Corps option, NROTC. Our two girls are married and we are grandparents of a fine young grandson. In spite of the potholes and rough winters, we are beginning to look on Pittsburgh as home. We missed Virginia sorely when we first arrived and we especiaUy missed the kids, scattered aU over the country. But, Pittsburgh is centraUy located and, it anyone is coming through, we are in the north hiUs. The address is 8265 Brittany Place, Pittsburgh PA 15237, phone: 412/367-0145.

Tom Melis came through last year and we had dinner together. SaUy was away at the time, helping with the grandson-newly bom."

A note from "Bud" Edwards says: "My sonin-law, daughter Honnie, and baby will depart on their world cruise in the FaU in their West SaU 32.

I hope to join them on some of the legs. HopefuUy, the Galapagos to the Marquesas for the first leg and then who knows? Stew Hancock and I went cruising together in Maine up in the Bay of Fundy and we had a great time together. We had beautiful weather and Stew managed to run every day."

I was saddened to learn via a note from Ted Mouton that Lynn had passed away earUer in the month (August). " . . . She was a longtime foe of cancer. We completed our new home in Coronado in May but postponed moving back down here from Granada HUls in the San Fernando VaUey until she had finished her coUege study. She graduated summa cum laude from Cal State University, Northridge, in mid-May this year. We sold our house during her last semester and I retired, again, from Lockhead the end of April so we could move down to Coronado as soon as her finals were over . . . " Ted says he hadn't decided yet to concentrate on nothing but golf, so is doing a tiny bit of consulting in weapons systems support for a couple of companies, but he says he is mainly trying to keep ahead of house cleaning and yard maintenance!

Thanks to both Ted and "Bud" for the generous contributions to my Communication Fund.

Big Men stand taU in adversity and John McKinney is a Big Man as he leads the Manville Corp. through the trials and tribiUations of bankruptcy.

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then that Johns ManviUe (as it was then named) was in for some rough times concerning the newly discovered harmful effects of asbestos. Of course, no one could have anticipated this when the government was ordering wide use of that material in aU Navy's ships to aUeviate the heat problems.

Now, shipyard workers are plaintiffs in a substantial number of the 16,500 suits against ManviUe, with another 32,000 expected. When John was imsuccessful in getting the government to assume some of the responsibUity for asbestos-related diseases he exclaimed, "the federal government is as immune as King George III" and then proceeded to do what had to be done. John's strong personal character and deep-seated spiritual integrity, along with afiercelyloyal and loving wife, Cleo, aU go together to make John McKinney BIG! As usual, my Denver correspondent, Wayne Brown, '37, has kept me informed via frequent cUppings from the Denver Post. Thanks, Wayne.

Aim and Ben Britain were moving to HuntsviUe Alabama, on 30 August and wiU send me their new address when they have it. Ben wUl be working for Teledyne Brown Engineering on Payload Integration for the Shuttie, supporting NASA. For the conclusion of Dick StockweU's AmeriHaiku poetry "About Officers, USN" we finaUy come to: RETIRED (USN) Puffing pipe and mind.

Gazing out to sea, he looked For his memories.

Thanks, Dick, for your contributions — worthy of an addendum to the Lucky Bag. I hate to stop short of a fuU page this month but, reaUy, I can only write what you send me.

Get busy with those letters, "Daisy."

47 Sec'y, Cdr. H. G. Heininger, Jr. USN (Ret.) 4554 Lawnvale Dr., GainesviUe VA 22065 Incoming Sec'y. Capt. W.B. Johnson USN (Ret.) 8653 Gates Head Rd., Alexandria VA 22309 Percent Members: 68 The '47 STEW My checkoff Ust for the November column reminds me to write "Beat Army"; however, I fmd it hard to do since Navy plays its opening game with Virgirua in Annapolis tomorrow on 11 September. Yesterday, we had our first monthly luncheon at Blackie's House of Beef after our Summer vacation. Ray Davis received the award for havingttaveUedthe farthest — aU the way from ChiUe. Chan Von Schrader was busy deUvering the new class hats to those who had ordered them.

There were 28 Classmates there, and Doug Sloan breathed a sigh of reUef when the count went over 20, the minimum number we had reservations for.

On 13 August the Defense Planning Committee of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels, Belgium, announced the appointment of VAdm. Wesley L. McDonald, U.S. Navy, '47, to succeed Admiral Harry D. Train II, '49, U.S. Navy, as Supreme AlUed Commander, Atlantic, effective September, 1982. Concurrent with that smnouncement. Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger said that President Reagan had approved the nomination of VAdm. McDonald for appointment to the grade of admiral and assignment as Commander-in-Chief Atiantic and Commanderin-Chief, U.S. Atiantic Fleet, reUeving Admiral Train who is retiring. VAdm. McDonald at the time of his appointment was serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Air Warfare, Of-

Wesley L. McDonald fice of the Chief of Naval Operations. The change of command ceremony was scheduled on 30 September on board USS JOHN F . KENNEDY

(CV-67), Pier Seven, United States Naval Station, Norfolk, Vu-ginia. We, the Class of 1947, offer our heartiest congratulations to Wes and his charming wife Norma. Wes is also the newly elected Class President and Classmate of the Month.

There are only three Classmates remaining on active duty, and aU three wUl be wearing four stars.

Altogether, '47 has five four star admirals; do you remember who they are? That is my question of the month.

Back in 1977, Hap Deakin '34 wrote to Jim Moss about the entry in the November Shipmate where Jim wrote the foUowing: "For the record, my unofficial count shows that a total of 81 stars have been pinned on '47's coUars. WiU any Classes that can beat that number please sound off (and no fair counting tombstoners)?" Hap wrote that he could count 92 stars for '34 without having to consult a retired register. He quit when our lesser number was passed with a margin to remain weU ahead should '47 get a few more. WeU, Jun passed the letter on to me since I had just reUeved him as class secretary. In my March 1978 column I wrote that '47 had only 79 stars at that time. (Jim Moss stood 516 in Math our Youngster Year. That is why he became such an expert in digital computers — he just could not add correctiy the old way.) The fourth star for Wes makes our grand total 84. Unless they recaU a bunch of our retired captain and admiral Classmates and subsequentiy promote them or recreate the five star rank, 84 stars is our tops. '47 has 5 with 4 stars, 8 with 3 stars, 19 with 2 stars, and 2 with 1 star. At least we have one more 4 star admiral than '34 did. I wonder how many stars we should add for a president of the United States and a U.S. senator.

Speaking of appointments. Bums and Roe, Inc, engineers and constructors, has appointed Wsirren R. (Bus) Cobean, Jr. director of the engineering services division. He continues as a vice president of the firm. As director of engineering services, he will be responsible for new business development with electric utility clients.

Assignments will include the engineering, design, and construction of new fossil and nuclear power plants as weU as retrofit, upgrading, and pertinent services for existing plants. Bus and his wife, Jean, Uve on Buckfield Lane, Greewich CT 06850. 0 wUl never forget our Tenth Reunion when NAUTRUS (SSBn-571) tied up at a pier at the Naval Academy.

Both Bus and Nick Nicholson were members of the first crew on our first nuclear submarine. I remember well the briefing they gave to those of us who were then stationed at the Academy.) Congratulations, Bus. Shipmate, November 1982

Bruce and Betty Oliver, Shirley and Turner Joy

JoAnn and Bill Blair

mil::'} Francis and Tiger Herzog, George Ferch '46

Johnny Johnston, Kaye Kiddoo, Bruce OUver, Dusty Rodes

Anne Beaubien, Shirley Joy, Pat Nicholson, Ann Kiddoo Johimy Richards, Dan Child, Turner Joy, Dick Beaubien, Nick Nicholson

Shipmate, November 1982

Our former class secretary. Turner Joy, reported on June Week West 1982. Thuteen Classmates and their wives attended; four were from Northern California; and the other nine were from the L.A. area. For some reason, no one came from the San Diego area. Attending were Anne and Sam PiUar, Dusty Rodes, Mary Lon and John Richards, Virginia and John Johnston, Pat and Jack Nicholson, ShUley and Turner Joy, JoAnn and BUl Blair, Ralph Brandt and his daughter, Marina, Sue and Dan ChUd, Nancy and "Tiger" Hertzog, Betty and Bmce OUver, Anne and Dick Beaubien (many thanks, Dick, for being the class coordinator), and Ann and Kay Kiddoo. Bruce OUver, Dusty Rodes, and Turner entered the annual golf match held at the NAS Los Alamitos golf course, which was long with plenty of water and made even more dif ficuU by the strong breeze that popped up. It was too bad that they could not combine Turner's 39 on the front nine wUh Dusty's super 37 on the back nine. The best '47 could settle for was Turner's second place low gross which netted him a dozen golf balls.

That first evening several of the '47 group gathered at a local restaurant for a delightful dinner and great chatter with Johnny Richards having made the arrangements. Saturday, they toured the "Spmce Goose," heard USNA Superintendent Ed Waller '49, and visited the "Big J " (NEW JERSEY). In the evening the "Best on the Severn" group gathered for KT and a dinner dance in the Grand Salon of QUEEN MARY. The band was great — very danceable — with the majority of the music from the '40s.

Turner added that Johnny Richards and Mary Lon were married on 10 July. Welcome aboard the '47 family, Mary.

The Joys headed South and spent three days with Lil Cummings in San Diego. Lil is doing great. Her second grandchild has arrived, and son Tom is married and has hung his shingle up in Pacific Beach. Anyone needing a good M.D. look him up. Son Corky works for the Naval District, while son Bobby is at the flight navigation school after graduation from USNA in '81. Daughter Lin lives nearby with her lawyer husband and two chUdren. Ward would have been as proud as a peacock of this outstanding family. The Joys then headed North and spent the night with Betty and Bruce OUver in Carmel, and the Olivers were the perfect hosts as usual. Then they headed back to Shangri La Sierra after spending a great 10 days.

Bmce and Turner have started a campaign to have the next June Week West at Las Vegas.

I had a short letter from Sam Ogden who Uves at 9135 Bay HiU Blvd., Orlando FL 32811. Sam heads north for the Thousand Islands area each year, and wanted to know how to get in touch with Shirley and Dick Beane. I gave him the best information I could obtain, and I am looking forward to a nice letter from Shirley with photos.

Shirley is one of my best correspondents.

Pat March sent me the photo above taken at the 19th hole on 6 July. Shown left to right in the group: Willie Bowen, Pat March, Dick Gardiner, and Bmce Smith. The occasion was the result of a visit by Jan and Dick Gardiner. Willie and Dick stomped Bruce and Pat very decisively. Cal Smith and Lei Bowen joined the goup at the March's home. Unfortunately, they all got to talking and eating Saumie's goulash and forgot to take a picture of the four couples together. Pat adds that the Marmets visited them in February and the OUvers visited in March. Al DUl was a visiting prof at the University of Hawaii last Spring, and the Elefantes had a party which was notable for gathering every member of '47 living in Hawaii, except Juanita and Steve Marvin. Steve was doing his thing mooring a huge cmde carrier. (Pat, I am

Willie Bowen, Pat March, Dick Gardiner, Bruce Smith not sure what you mean by "huge cmde carrier".)

Those attending were Elaine and Ralph Barnard, Lei and WiUie Bowen, Katie and Dan Chadwick, Bobby and Davy Crockett, Saumie and Pat March, Cal and Bmce Smith, along with the Guests, Barbara and Al Dill, and hosts, Sophie and Frank Elefante. (What, no photos!) Pat has finished his work in Asian studies at the U of H, and since no lucrative offers of position on the mainland have yet materialized, they have opted for the moment to live there in Hawaii and have started the process of getting their household goods out of storage in Maryland and on thier way to Hawaii. Saumie is justifiably tired of "living out of a seabag." On 6 September, the Marches were to leave for a three-and-one-half week stint in China. The tour they are taking also includes Marilyn and Bruce Althoff '46.

We had a nice long letter from Lou Guertin. He mentions that '47 is not very active in San Diego.

(Turner Joy EQSO mentioned this. What is the matter out there? I can also add every other area in the country except Hawaii and the AnnapolisWashington area. If we can get together here every month the least the rest of you should is once or twice each year. This is one of my concerns that I mentioned to Jim Stockdae last Saturday for him to pass on to the newly elected president, Wes McDonald.) Lou mentioned that he did see Pat and Nick Nicholson at the Submarine Birthday Party in April.

I had a short note from Ben P. Terrell saying that his wife, Rachel, died on 5 June after a lengthy illness with cancer. Ben also renewed his membership in the Alumni Association. I only wish that each of our Clsissmates could read my file on Ben. Ben did not graduated. In fact, he bilged out after plebe year. He wishes he had been a little more "savvy" so he could have been a part of '47's history. After the war he returned to N.C. State and obtained his BS in Civil Engineering. He was employed with the N.C. Department of Transportation in the Bridge Design Unit. He retired after a second heart attack in July 1977. Ben has a new address which is 110 Loy Dr, Louisburg NC 27549.

(After reading the letters that Ben has written to Jim Moss and me, it really makes my blood boil.

Here is a Classmate that is so "gung ho — Blue and Gold '47" that he keeps in touch, belongs to the Alumni Association, and really treasures his memories of the Naval Academy and '47. And then there are the 32% of our Classmates who graduated that will not even join the Alumni Association. I get letters from some of them wanting information, and I reply to them the same as if they did belong. They even have their pubUc relations department send the Alumni Association announcements of their promotions, but they cannot bother to send $20 a year to belong and receive copies of Shipmate. Please excuse me for getting up on my soap box, but 1 do get irritated occasionally.

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I have lots of ingredients that I have not put into this '47 Stew; they wiU have to wait for my ne.xt column which wiU be my last. "One More River to Cross." Until next time, " '47, Best on the Sevem."

48 Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria VA 22302 Percent Members: 61 This Summer has sUpped by unnoticed, or so it seems to this observer. The Navy team has aUeady won its fust game, at least on the scoreboard. It was sort of a fair turnabout of the Virginia game of two years ago.

WeU, since "Bashful BiU" Evans has returned to Finland (yes, he reaUy has), a number of favored Washington area Classmates have been the recipients of Finnish postcards depicting Finnish beauties in the sauna. This, I gather has caused some cUcking of teeth among some spouses. I have received the long-promised saga of BiU Evans, and I think that it is worthy of pubUcation, since BB is certainly one of our noteworthy Classmates.

(Besides, I seldom reject copy). So, here's the story of Bashful BiU, who, you may remember, started his commissioned career with the 48B Anchor.

"BiU Evans (now back in Finland with his Finnish Dreamboat) writes from Vantaa (sUghtiy north of Helsinki). It was heaven flying non-stop from NYC to Helsinki, but better stiU to be greeted by number one Finn the next day. The Ph.D. thesis on Finland wiU be finished in 1983, but it wiU take untU 1988 to complete the other books on Finland.

At the same time, I hope to promote Finnish tourism and industry. I hope to make Homecoming 1988 but may surprise the '48ers earUer if we can match a quick business trip to the USA with Homecoming week. As promised several Classmates (especiaUy Cab Davis, BiU Bartow, Don Buhrer, Roger Carlquist, Dick Adams, BiU Arnold, and Carlos VUlarreal), I have sent them the postcards of typical Finnish girls in the Sauna. I was tempted to send my card to Shipmate. But my attempts to censor it in black ink mined it.)

Finland is a land aU of you must see as it is an example of honesty and courage standing against Red Tsarism's imperialistic designs.

"Many '48ers have urged me to give a biographical sketch in Shipmate, as I missed the 30-year book, being in Australia. Many of us '48ers came to Bancroft HaU in 1944 from Navy V-12 at Duke. Plebe summer, I roomed with BiU Bartow and Elwood Weatheriy. Plebe year found me in the 12th Company with David TtaomliiU and BiU Reed as roommates. After the split in 1945, I spent the three upperclass years in the 5th Company. First Class cruise to Britain and Norway in '47 changed my preference from Navy Juniors and Southem Belles to the girls of Scandinavia.

Graduation week 1 dragged Aase Roth Olav, daughter of the Norwegian Counselor in Washington, and married her in June '49 with BUl Langone as one of the ushers. We have two sons, BUl III, and Craig who Uve in Oslo and who served with the Royal Norwegian Navy. Regrettably, I lost my three Norwegians, but am glad that my sons grew up in Norway.

"Leaving the Navy in 1951,1 helped my father and did research before going into teaching. After 5 years teaching in the USA, I decided to go to AustraUa to teach and see the distant island continent Down Under. My 18 years ('62-'79) in Australia were spent with 7 years in Brisbane, 6 years in Sydney, 3 years in Melbourne, 1 year in 82

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Geelong, and I year in Armidale. In addition, I wrote over 100 magazine articles and upgraded resources for physics, history, geography, and social studies teaching. I developed a close relationship with the famed Australian Army, known as the 'Diggers.' My proudest achievements in Australia were becoming head of history in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland; receiving a master's degree in history from the University of Queensland; and becoming known as 001 to the Australian Viet Cong and Moscow agents for ghost intelligence/security work in outwitting the Red Guards in various fields of covert and overt actions. To be publicaUy and emotionally caUed 'the best damn spy in Australia' by a top Communist in Sydney and to be mentioned in the AustraUan Federal ParUament as the mastermind of AustraUan-US Intelligence/Security is the equivalent of the Victoria Cross and MiUtary Cross for accompUshing just what AustraUan Security and 1 set out to do; to destablize the agitators.

Someone had to take command and be tougher than these two-legged vermin or else they would win by default. When I pronused to send three communist teachers to 'a better world' after they threatened me with physical violence during the AusttaUan Viet Cong riots against LBJ's visit to Sydney in October 1966, they refused the offer but screamed for months afterwards about the threats to 'the peace lovers.' Brisbane was my favorite city, where I spent my last 7 years before retummg to the USA on 15 December 1979. Driving on the left side of the road never bothered me, but the reverse seasons were always very strange to me.

"Suicidal unrestricted and unselected immigration may destroy AustraUa unless drasticaUy and immediately checked, but Australia is stiU a far better place to Uve than the USA with its affirmative action and equal opportunity nonsense. My Ph.D. thesis, other Finnish books, and my sons in Europe required that I leave Australia, with regret, as I made thousands of friends there, and consider myself more AustraUan than USA. The 1980 research trip made to London, Oslo, and Finland was aU too short but I had to return to my sister's home in Anne Arundel County to finalize Fiimish-Soviet Relations in the National Archives of the USA, Library of Congress, etc., whUe teaching fuU-time one year and part-time the next.

"My greatest enjoyment here has been 1980 and '81 Homecomings along with the five class parties in the Washington area and the CNO Change of Command on 30 June where I saw so many Classmates plus other Midshipmen of our time, USNA 1946-51. As I left for Finland, my only regret was that the visits with Qassmates were now over for quite a while. I was also pleased to see so many of the old 5th company such as Don Buhrer, Don Harvey, Warren Ortiand (with whom I sent to elementary school and high school), John Bruner, and Paul Martenson. Although Finnish is a most difficult language, most Finns speak flawless EngUsh, especiaUy the ones with whom I shaU be working. So, here is my toast from Fmland to the Plebes of 1944-45 and to the 48 Bakers, as my spirit wiU be with you as long ago, though my body, heart and soul are with my beloved Finns. My Uttle Finn is anxious to meet the famous '48ers about whom she has heard so much."

WeU, there you have it. If you wish to correspond with BUl, try "Rasinkatu, 4A24, 01360 Vantaa 36, Finland." He may send you a postcard!

That may be a hard act to foUow. However, BiU Clegg can do it: "In response to your frequent pleas for '48 class news, I thought I would drop you a Une to bring you up-to-date on happenings Shipmate, November 1982

since I last wrote several years ago. My wife Polly earned the educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree, to go wUh her R.N., BSN, and M.Ed, and is teaching in a local hospital. Our daughter, Cathy, graduated summa cum laude from U. of Michigan wUh a B.S.N., and is presently working in Cincinnati. Our son, BiU, received his M.D. on graduation from the Medical College of Ohio, and is doing his residency in emergency medicine.

FinaUy, I retired from Owens-UUnois, and am now an associate professor of production management in the College of Business Administration at the University of Toledo. I served as part-time instructor in the same department during the past three years. My new position provides a good opportunity to combine the theoretical backgrounds of my MBA and doctoral degrees with over thirty years practical experience in industry. This will actually be my third career, retiring as Captain, USNR in 1974."

Jean of Jean and KeUy Gene writes, "Greetings from the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Gene is stiU happily involved in plans and programs for the Aegis System at RCA; and at home happily spoiling his nine pet deer who dweU in the woods behind our home (did you ever see any other deer who got marshmaUow bunnies for Easter?) During our Florida vacation in April, we had a great reunion with Art Blough and Dottie. Their daughter, Mary Ann, had just presented them with a brand new grandson, Curtis Arthur, and old Grandpop was pretty proud. I don't know whether we have a first among our Navy Juiuors, but we are pretty proud of our daughter. Candy. She was just awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for her work in OP-16 and OP-01. She is presently attending Defense Systems Management School and next assignment is Navy Research Lab. Younger daughter. Carter Lee, having received her M.S. from LBJ School at U. of Texas, is in Chicago involved in environmental affairs for Velsicol Chemicals."

Don Buhrer logs in: "My communications to the Class Scribe have been rather few and far between, in fact you might say nonexistent, I have been waiting for an outstanding reason for writing, and finaUy it has come to pass. Marion and I have recently returned from a trip to Pensacola and Mobile, among other points, which we feel some Classmates wiU be interested hearing about. The visit to Pensacola was to attend the wedding of Emma and Jack Park's second son, Steve (lieutenant USN) to the lovely Kay Summerford. It was an evening wedding in the Pensacola NAS chapel with the rest of the night spent at the O' club 'wetting down' the new bride and groom. Jack made sure it was a shipshape wedding as Steve's best man, and Emma was radiant as she received her second daughter-in-law into the family. We had the great pleasure of spending the weekend with Murial and Ken Shugart (CNET) at their quarters at NAS. Kenny has all of the naval training activities with the exception of USNA and the Naval War College under his command. He told me that in a given year he has six hundred to seven hundred thousand naval personnel going through his schools. It also happened to be a week end of Shugart family reunion, with theU three children being in residence. A great time was had on Friday evening with a game of Charades. I would be remiss if I did not note that Kenny's contribution was J.P.'s words, 'I have not yet begun to fight.'

On Sunday we moved on to spend the evening with Madge and Julian (Bandy) Gewin in their home on Mobile Bay. As we sat around the pool enjoying in Marion's words 'the quintessence of southern hospitality,' many tales were retold and we extracted a promise that Bandy and Madge

would be wUh us for Homecoming. On this note, I will close by saying that Marion and I are looking forward to seeing many Classmates during the football season and with the assurance that the welcome mat is always out at Maridon.

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Sec'y Mr. T. Paul Riegert Class '49 PO Box 2741 Arlington VA 22202 Percent Members: 64 Local Our monthly luncheon was held at the New Orleans Steak house as usual, on the second Tuesday in September. In attendance; J.C. Barrow, Bennett, Synhorst, Neeley, Hammer, Riegert, Francis, Tolbert, Alvis (welcome back). Nelson, Thomson, Bartholomew and McDonald. John and Gerry Synhorst, reviewed arrangements in the mUl for our 35th Reunion. Ted Hammer reported a pleasant visit with Carlos McCulough in the Tidewater area. Our monthly local Alumni luncheon was held the following day at Fort Myer with Jim Watkins as the guest speaker. I heard one of the Alumni officers say that the meeting was the largest attendance in the history of the Association: over 150 Alumni and guests were present to hear Jim's talk. Many were turned away at the door. Classmates able to get in were: Haskell, Kremidas, Andy Nelson, Bushman, McCallum, and myself, among other notables such as Arieigh Burke. Jim gave an outstanding talk and received standing ovations. Jim also gave an excellent talk at Sumner Shapiro's retirement ceremony in the Navy Yard, 18 August. Shap retUed as Head of Naval InteUigence. Jim said that the thousands of people under his command fondly referred to him as "Boss." Jimmie and their children proudly stood by as Shap's Ulustrious career was reviewed and he was cited for significant improvement in the intelligence gathering process and his inspiring leadership, especially to the young inteUigence officers. Back to Jim: on 22 August, Jim was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters from Marymount CoUege Virginia for enrichment of support programs for Navy families and his contribution to the "world community" in general.

Refer to the September issue which includes a photo of our New CNO with some of his Classmates at his change of command ceremony. To beat deadlines, the photo was published without names. I can now (with the help of a few other Classmates) identify who is in the photo. I add here that the photo shows the largest gathering of CI '49 since our 30th reunion, approximately forty.

Referring to the photo: kneeling front and center, — the CNO; behind him, 1. to r., Vladessa (N.Y.), Tolbert, Venable, Metcalf, Walters, Grabowsky, Bartholomew, front row; 1. to r. standing, — Train (Norfolk), Goldman, Carr (Omaha), Hammer, E. McDonald, Klemm, Wood, Vossler, Shapiro, Rigsbee, Whitesides, Hamilton: Rear row; Davis, Fisher (San Diego), Kremidas, W. Kraus, Junkers, Douglass (Groton CT), Black, Achee (Anaheim CA), Cook, J.F. Barrow, Kilcline (Norfolk VA)„ Benoit, S. Krause, Myers, Wynne (NJ), Summerville, W.L. Read (Fairfield CT). (Apologies to those in the rear who could not be indentified.

Classmates who attended the ceremony and have not received a copy of this photo and would like to have one signed by Jim, let me know, 703/971-1775. I want to take this opportunity to thank the son of one of our deceased Classmates who was at the ceremony and also took a group photo which he offered to the Class. Thanks to Lt. Douglas Guthe, 2035 Paralta Ave., Seaside CA 93955.

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As the A.G.E. syndrome overtakes us, many take to the road and travel. Leila and Fred Grabowsky have threatened to move into their motor home and visit Classmates aU over the country after retirement (2nd time). To see what it would be like, in August they took their motor home and traveUed up and down the Delaware and Maryland coasts, stopping at "all the beaches" and even taking in a Clyde Beatty Circus (Fred's comment; "It was great!"). Molly and John Barrow were also on the road in August on a "swing up North to avoid the summer heat of Virginia."

John reports that they had delightful visits with "Jimmy" (R.C.) James in Hanover, New Hampshire, and with Mary Carey Carver (missed Ed by 2 days) in Yarmouth, Maine. If the Carvers have moved to Maine, he is the second Classmate to take up residence there and we'll need a new address for him. (WUUam A. Dennet lives in Kettery). John reports that the Jameses live in a beautifully rennovated fraternity house (Dartmouth?), and that Jimmy is the VP of Centurion Insurance Agency there; also, that the Carvers live in a "museum" that is a pre-revolution house circa 1750, containing wall-to-wall antiques that a "family with a long line of seafarers would naturally coUect," including an 1880 copy of Bowditches' Practical Navigation. Later in the Summer, Mary Carey had breakfast at FRASCATI which is the Barrows' mansion in Somerset, Virginia. She stopped for breakfast enroute to Charlottesville. As previously mentioned in earlier columns, the splendor of FRASCATI, is only exceeded by the hospitality of its owners, John and Molly, who have extended the welcome mat to Classmates.

As some of you will recall, Val Schaeffer is currently in Tahiti with his yacht. The last time he came to the States was the first week in April 1982, when his son was married. I received a notice in the mail recently that he is returning to the States again, this time for his own wedding. He is marrying his first mate. Soon to be his only mate is Marsha Ann Belcher of Somerset, Massachusetts, where the wedding took place on October 3rd.

Congratulations may be sent to the home of the bride; 4019 Riverside Ave. Somerset MA 02726.

Nuptial photos were taken at near simultaneous weddings of daughters Maria Grabowsky and Peggy Hammer on 12 June 1982. Fred gave his daughter away at the Ft. Myer chapel, and Ted his at St. Ignatius church, Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Maria is Uving in Tyler, Texas, where her husband, Alan, is a well-logger. (Young Fred Grabowsky is also a well-logger). A well-logger was described to me as a person who sticks an instrument into an oil well and measures gaseous content, among other things. Peggy's husband, Tim, is a lieutenant in the Army stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.

I received a note from Don Trueblood advising that Classmates contending for champion grandpa need more than four grandchildren because his son Michael (Cr77) and his wife, Karen, who are already proud parents of a baby boy, had triplets.

Don and Cecile live in Virginia Beach where Don is the city engineer.

I received an unsigned note advising that Dick Gober would be surprised to find out that Studley Hensler was the oiUy Marine classmate to transfer to the Army. I stand corrected; as reported in the last issue, Hensler is not the only Marine to transfer to the Army. Dick also switched, but not to fly heUcopters, as did Stud. Dick retired a bird colonel.

The Navy-Notre Dame game is now history, but at this point in time the outcome of the game is not known. What is known, is that the party planned for before the game did not go. However, 84

Vladessa made arrangements with the Pegasus restaurant at the Meadowlands race track for a dinner party the night before the game. Hope to report on the big betters next issue.

Lise and Dick Agnew (San Diego) stayed at the Grabowsy hostel in September when Dick came East on business. Dick is with General Dynamics.

He and his son play tennis with Marie and Randlett Lawrence in San Diego. Dick said that we can expect the Lawrences to be here (DC area) for Homecoming, provided he finishes his new patio.

Speaking of hostels, I heard that Bob GUlUand owns the Holiday Inn at Edwards AFB. With Sagerholm's motor inn at Ocean City, Grabo's in the DC area, and the three hotels that Portman is building, (Times Square, N.Y.-Atlanta, San Francisco), our Class shouldn't have space problems for future reunions in those localities.

Paul Laric sent the Geisha party photo of a minireunion of some companymates at Bob Solomon's house. Regrettably it arrived too late for inclusion this month, but just wait! Thanks for the news, and keep it coming. TPR.

Snowbound Eighth Co. the threesome — that managed to live together for four years — Jacques TreviUyan, Barney Ruble, and your C.S. Jacques went surface, Barney submarines, and Wayne air. After four years together we wanted to make sure we went our own ways. Send in pictures.

Beat Army — Wayne.

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Sec'y, Capt. Wayne L. Jensen USN (Ret.) 499 SkyhiU Ct. Chula Vista CA 92010 Percent Members: 63 We note from the news that George Shick recently relieved Duff Arnold as NAVELEX and then Duff up and retired. George had been COMPHIBGRU-One and spent his life in DDRs, AMSs, DDGs, DLGs and CLGs. They let him come ashore once-in-a-while, but not very often.

We in the Class feel very fortunate to have George still on active duty and to have him in the Washington area to watch after activities of the defense establishment.

For the first month in over ten years of putting this column together, I received not a single letter from anyone in the Class. This would indicate to me that I am going to have to appeal to the wives once more to write to me with an update on the Class. It would appear that the interest is high on the subject of grandchildren — so if you have a particular youngster that you are proud of, just write and let the rest of the Class know about it.

A large percentage of the Class has had duty in San Deigo at one time or another during their military career. Few of those with such duty failed to meet the German Consul to San Deigo and also Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Account Executive Par Excellence, Hans W. Krakau. Hans has been in San Diego it seems for a least a hundred years, attends nearly all changes of command, and has provided a very real needed service to the Navy.

Many have reason to thank Hans for his support over the years. I would like to assure those in the Class that have contracts with that company, that Hans is just as energetic in his support of clients when settling claims as he is when placing them.

He has the ability to cut through red-tape, prod the home office in Washington and to get things done with a minimum of waste time should a personal tragedy strike. Those who know Mr. Krakau are indeed fortunate.

There have been a number of folks who have mentioned over the past few months that they felt that after 32 years, it was probably time to start printing some old-tune midshipman pictures of the Class — so on news-starved months such as this, we will do just that. The first one is as of November 1946 in front of Bancroft and is of the

Sec'y, Cdr. Jack HamUton, USN (Ret.) 9215 Cutting Horse Court Springfield VA 22153 Percent Members: 60 "Whenever two or three shall meet . . . " But at O'Hare Field, Chicago?! Why not. Gilda and Trent Shaver were on their way to Hawaii for a little R&R when amongst the thousands trodding that spacious terminal who should they bump into but Dick Crawford. Dick is with Lockheed Seattle, is an oft-times visitor to Washington, and resides at 8445 S.E. 63rd St., Mercer I., WA 98040.

Trent runs the Sun Shipbuilding Corp. office in DC and is in semi-retirement from your class board of directors, except that he and Ward DeGroot have been nominated to come up with ideas for a new annual class gift, to take the place of the annual gift to the plebe class which we terminated this year.

Al Burkhalter, Joy and John Butts, Paul Lautermilch On a beautiful Tuesday morning in August, the 17th to be exact, RAdm. John. L. Butts USN turned over his responsibiUties as Commander, Naval Intelligence Command, to Capt. Chauncy Hoffman '56. In addition to "Joy and her three flags" shown in the photo, Betty Ann and Kin McKee were there as well as yours truly and Suzanne. Adm. John WiUiams, ChNavMat, provided remarks after a welcoming by RAdm. Sumner Shapiro '49. All the remarks were lighthearted, including something our John said about StiU wearing his Midshipman white shoes!

The next morning he relieved Sumner as Director of Naval InteUigence.

Had a nice note from Stu Singer. He's been retired from the Air Force for ten years, and teaching sixth grade in a middle school ever since.

Says the kids are pretty tough sometimes, but the Shipmate, November 1982

job is rewarding and the vacations are great! Stu missed our 30th because of his new profession, and asked for a class history. Coming up. His address: 1430 Wheeler Rd., Madison WI 53704.

More on Ucense plates. Should have remembered that Bob Adler has USNA 51 sewed up down in Texas, where he heads up acoustic research for the Southwest Research Institute. On our class reunion cruise last year it was Elsie and Bob's plates that provided the centerpiece for our group photo.

Sam Latimer provided that reminder, and Fred Gambke also provided the input that Sam had the Virginia USNA 51 plates. For his part, in response to the as yet unread October issue, Fred has NAVY 51 on his car, and NA 51 on his van. Now let's hear U from the rest of you.

Bill Johnson, Pat and Lowell Stockdalte, Hean Yeager: bottom (disguised) Peter O'Kane Pat and Lowell Stockdale hosted a delightful summer "crab-swimming-beer-and-what-haveyou" party at their home in Severna Park, as can be seen in the photos. It's not hard to see that real mermaids were there, but as for the others, well, whatever suits you — walruses, hippopotami, frogs. For once the better part of discretion was taking the picture, not being the takee!

Your board of directors met in August at Jim Mehl's office in Crystal City. Chief among the items discussed was the plaque for the elevator and the elevator progress itself. Bruce Meader has got a fine handle on the plaque, and it should please everyone. Target date for its mounting in the Chapel is not set. The elevator is operating; however, there is not access to it from the outside.

This is being attended to and a date for full access and use wiU be published when known.

We thought about pubUshing Usts of Classmates by area to encourage people getting together.

Several "hotbeds" come to mind, like Norfolk, San Diego and Texas, although the latter has Classmates living further apart than Chicago is from New York, and then some. Would like to

know the interest out there, and depending on the response will either publish regional/local lists herein or send them to the "go-getter." Speak up!

Those who watched the U.S. Amateur golf championship on TV over Labor Day may have caught this. One of the standouts shown was Bob Reintgen, Jr. of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, who married Arnold Palmer's daughter. Well, the junior is the son of none other than our Classmate Bob Reintgen, who has Uved in Latrobe for quite a few years!

A late flash, courtesy of the indefatigabile Shipmate staff, informs us that RAdm. Bob Dunn, currently Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command and Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel (that's BuPers to you oldsters!), has been named to relieve RAdm. Frederick F. Palmer USN as Chief of the Naval Reserve. Good luck, Annette and Bob. We have struggled with the "missing" in our Class ever since the early days of the elevator fund drive. Finally pared the list down to 25, give or take. If you know where they are, or if they (you!) read this, answer up please: Bill Banks, Bill Banta, Govert Bassett, Jack Berrier, Gerry Brown, Lee Catalano, Bob Cherry, Tip ConUn, Paul Dion, Bob East, Roger Farrell, Bob Fasulo, Cooper Oilman, Lee Heidbreder, Larry Johnston, Don Kay, Kermit Kirby, Hirst Lederle, Max LesUe, Bob Miile, John Reeder, Hal Richard, Ray Robbins, Joe Sullivan, and Oscar Weber. Thanks to the Alumni Association, we have addresses for Jim Barnes, Bill Powers and Jim Toal, former members of the "missing." To wit, please keep your secretary informed of address changes. It really helps! And drop me a line too.

As before, no news may be good news, but not for this column's sake. Come on, you stonefingers, can't believe nothing of interest is going on out there. Cheers!

52 Capt. Frank N. Hannegan USN (Ret.) 9378 Tartan View Drive Fairfax VA 22032 Percent Members: 58 It occurs to me that 30 years in the future always is a long, LONG time. So how come 30 years in the past seems to be "just the other day"? Obviously, the past was so much fun! And that's why we look to the 30th reunion as an opportunity to share a few days with so many who contributed

Jean Yeager, Bill and Sandy Rollins, Lowell Stockdale, Ruth Small, George Yeager, Suzanne Hamilton, Barbara and Tom Boyce, Pete Hilgartner, Bev and Joe Bray, Erma and Tom Hiers (our honoraries)

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in those years to the great times we had. In this vein, Glenn Driver writes, "One of the prettiest days in Seattle, Washington, of the entire Summer; a chance to see Maxine and Tom Keefe's remodeled bayside home on Bainbridge Island; seventeen '52ers in a party mood. Mary Jane and Fred Adair, ShUley and Dick Burns, Vera and Ron Campbell, Angela and Glenn Driver, Eddie and Ross Sugg, Maxine and Tom Keefe, Pat and Mike Knowles, Chalys and J. P. Stevens and La Verne Morrison. Enthusiasm ran high during our business meeting when various people reported on plans to attend the 30th. Most everyone is planning additional side trips to either visit relatives or search out warm sunny beaches. We are all anxious to return to Annapolis to greet old friends and Classmates. Our Totem is almost ready. Look for us."

Between the harsh realities seen in my mirror each morning, and the aches and pains that inevitably follow a couple of sets of tennis, I tend to assume the old body is beyond help. The foUowing item clipped from Racquetball World and released by the Aerobic Health Center of Santa Ana, California, proves that inherent laziness is the only obstacle between me and rejuvenation.

"Congratulations and accolades are in order for Al Enderle (age 53) recent graduate of the Aerobic Center. Besides losing I-VI^ID body fat, decreasing his resting heart rate from 60 to 53 beats per minute and improving some important nutritional habits, Al has set an all-time record on our Treadmill Test, not just in his age group, but of all those we have tested on this protocol! He lasted 30:35 minutes and ended up at 4.5 mph at 37.5% (21 degrees) grade at a heart rate of 190. His predicted maximum heart rate is 167, which he achieved on his first test 6 months ago in 17 minutes. Al has been diligent in his workouts in the Aerobic Center. He comes at 6:00 a.m., 4-6 times per week.

He has sustained the total commitment necessary to improve his fitness to the superior category. The most unusual thing about his training is that he walked every step of the way . . . uphiU!" That has to be impressive. Well done, Al! Vince Argiro, who returned to the DC area in the Spring writes of his activities and future employment: "Some news about Classmates. On August 27th, Joan, our daughters, Megan and Kathlin and I were privileged to be present at at beautiful retirement ceremony for Capt. John Eshman at Memorial HaU. John must be among the last of our active duty Captain Classmates to retire. For the last four years he has been head of the engineering department at the Naval Academy.

His wife Mary and their daughters were there as VAdm. E.G. WaUer, Superintendent USNA, presented John with the Legion of Merit (his 2nd) for outstanding contributions to the Academy and the Navy. Other Classmates in attendance were Nancy and Gene Avallone, John Beecher, Tom Thawley and Mark Tuzo. Don't be surprised if John starts 'preaching' to you. Because of his work with the Catholic Choir as officer representative for the past four years, John was made an Honorary Chaplain by the Navy's Chief of Chaplains. So, watch your language when you're around John! In September he will be leaving for Saudi Arabia, where he will be involved in a shipyard operation for the Saudis.

"In September, I wUl be joining Newport News Shipbuilding Company as manager, engineering satellite office for their new Crystal City office.

I will start-up the office and begin operations, engaged primarily in the design and engineering of ship systems. My family and I will be living in Old Town Alexandria and we will really be looking forward to renewing friendships with 85

Classmates and friends in the area."

Thanks are m order to Joe Portney who provides a continuing flow of information for this column. His latest rep>orts that Tom Stafford wiU form a consulting firm to be based in Washington.

The company wiU be known as Stafford and Burke. We wish Tom every success in this new venture, and hope his schedule wiU aUow him to join us at some of the Washington class luncheons.

In reading Shipmate over the years Class columns consistently have outshone the rest. Nevertheless, it didn't register untU I became personaUy involved that the essential ingredient is the energetic subnussion of news. (Maybe I thought the authors were omniscient.) Fortunately there are many in our Class who regularly contribute, but I assure you there is more than enough space for additional reports on individual activities.

There is a flood of junk maU these days asking for your money. I'm not doing that. AU that's asked for is a paragraph or two stuffed in an envelope bearing a stamp of some periodicaUy assigned value. I look forward to hearing from you.

air, surface and submarine forces into a imique training exercise for our reserve forces.

It is with much regret that I announce that Capt.

Clement D. Hamm USN died of cancer on 10 September 1982 at Bethesda Naval Hospital. ' C D . ' was one of our first Classmates to be selected for command at sea when he took over a minesweeper in 1955. Funeral services and interment was held at ArUngton National Cemetery on 14 September 1982. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Capt. Clement D. Hamm, Jr. Memorial Fund, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Alumni House, AnnapoUs MD 21402. (See "Last CaU").

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Sec'y, Cdr. R. K. Sheehan USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. M. J. Stoffel USN (Ret.) 6208 Jefferson Blvd.

Frederick MD 21701 Bus.: 703/734-6233 Home: 301/371-4166 Percent Members: 59 Our class constitution requires that each even year a slate of at least two nominees for each posiSec'y, Mr. C. E. Mumford, GRI tion on the executive committee be submitted to 1303 Towlston Rd., Vienna VA 22180 the Association. Howie HaU, stssisted by Jerry 703/759-3115 HamUton, agreed to serve as the nominating comPercent Members: 62 mittee. Somewhat to their surprise, they found Washington Area plenty of willing candidates and our thanks to aU The 3rd Annual Practice TaUgate at SaUy and who have agreed to serve, as weU as to the Dave Jones on 4 September was a big success. The committee. weatherman cooperated this time to make it a The positions and nominees Usted below conbeautiful day for the cook out, swimming and stitute the election baUot. It wUI be repeated again trampoUne capers. Attendees included: Suzanne next month in Shipmate, but, as aUowed in the and Ron Gumsey, Scottie andd BiU Ramsey, constitution, no separate maUout will be made: Flavia and Frank Roach, newlywed Ruth LUly and Chairman: John Reisinger Irv Boeskool, Judy and Al Piatt, NeU and Art Fitz Woodrow Gilmore, Nancy and Horace Leavitt, PauUne and 1st Vice Chairmaii: Gerald (Smoky) Gard Tyke Furey, Delores and Ed Dixon, Nancy and Mike Stoffel BiU Ritchie, Octa and Larry Watson, Marty and 2nd Vice Chairman: Tom Albee Brad Mooney, Judie and Frank Ostronic, GlenArt Riendeau da and Chuck Mumford, SaUy and Dave Jones, Secretary: Bob Sheehan and many family members and guests. A good George Zeberlein time was had by aU. Treasurer: Fred Franco Luncheon — On the first Tuesday in September, BiU Holman 28 Classmates had lunch at the Ft. McNair OfBallots will be available at the ficers' Club. It was confirmed that our Class will November/December luncheons, or simply maU assume sponsorship of the 23rd Company Ward- your choices on a signed letter or postcard to room in April of 1983 from the Class of 1923. Howie Hall, 3804 Richardson Place, Fairfax VA Plans are being made for the 30th reunion with 22030. the week end of 24 September 1983 having been The last two luncheons have been very weU atdesignated for everyone's planning calendars. A tended. At September's, a seldom seen face, Paul class maU out will be made in the Jan-Feb time Skariatos, showed up and announced he'U soon frame with detaUs and reservation appUcations. be off to London to work. With the first game On the 11th of September, some 50 Classmates coming up Friday, the taUgating arrangements were noted at the Navy vs. Virginia Game at the dominated much of the conversation. tailgate area next to the Elks Club in the Navy 1 hope the tailgating gives me more fodder for parking lot, in the Stadium, and at postgame the column, because things continue to be slow in tailgating. Against heavy odds, the Baldinger the class news world. brothers, Richard and Brian, both survived the cuts and made the NFL. Richard, a 22-year-old offensive tackle out of Wake Forest, made the Giants' roster and Brian, a 23-year-old guard and center from Duke, was the only one of nearly 70 rookie free agents to make the Dallas Cowboys. Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Clif Shumaker Proud parents, Delores and Jim Baldinger, point 8800 Old Courthouse Road out that this does present a smaU problem as the Vienna VA 22180 Giants and Cowboys are scheduled to play each Percent Members: 54 other twice this year. Since they both play offense, Not a lot of news, but some. As usual, let's get Jim says they'U just root for the team on offense. the comings and goings out of the way. I underRAdm. Louis A. WUUams, USN, commander stand that Commodore Smoke WUson is enroute of the Antisubmarine Warfare Wmg, Pacific Fleet, to be J4 at CINCPACFLT; there are those that was in command of Exercise Varsity Player last envy his ability to avoid Washington. RAdm. Spring. Operation Varsity Player brought together Hank Mustin is coming back to town as Inspec-

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tor General of the Navy; I wonder if that quaUfies him to be one of Reagan's mean dogs, or whatever his IGs were supposed to be? I say Commodore John Weaver, who had origmaUy expected orders upon his frocking, but no news isn't apparendy good news in this case.

Clark GammeU is leaving the Naval Academy to take over the Fleet Hometown New Center m Norfolk, VUginia. I understand that when the orders were announced, Pete Blair had to accelerate his plans to move to Wisconsin or at least somewhere out of Norfolk.

I'm sorry to announce that Russ BIyttae passed away on August 23rd. He died of a heart attack whUe jogging; he had planned to be a high school footbaU referee this FaU m CaUfonua. Russ was intened in ArUngton National Cemetery on August 31 with fuU miUtary honors, attended by many friends and Classmates. He is survived by his wife GaU, one chUd, and a tender spot in aU our hearts.

Those that didn't have time, or know, to send flowers, can drop me a few bucks toward getting a memorial chair in the USNA Stadium in Russ' nÂŁune.

Geoff Gardner writes, "More change of command activity, this time, back-to-back ceremonies involving RAdm. Harry Schrader. On 30 July 1982, he reUeved VAdm. Lee Baggett, Jr. USN '50 as Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacfic Fleet, on board USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3) at the Naval Air Station, North Island, Coronado, CaUfornia. The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Watkins, and the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Foley, participated in the change of command ceremonies.

The ceremony started with the arrival of CINCPACFLT foUowed by "CNO arriving" and the traditional 19-gun salute. Admiral Watkins gave an upbeat talk about the condition of today's Navy and his priorities of readiness, sustainabihty, and modernization. He stressed that recent events in the Falklands provided a good example that "you need to come with what you've got." The CNO was also highly comphmentary about Harry's career. He noted that Harry "commanded early and often." Admiral Watkins also stressed Harry's strong record of leadership in a variety of commands. Later on, VAdm. Lee Baggett said, "Harry is a saUor with impeccable credentials to assume the COMNAVSURFPAC responsibUities".

As Lt. Schrader, Harry took command of USS TAWASA (ATF-92) m 1963. Subsequent commands mcluded Blue Crew of USS ALEXANDER HAMILTON (SSBN-617), USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN-6I9), USS HOWARD W . GOJIORE (AS-16). Harry re-

turned to the surface Navy as a Captain with a three-year tour as CO of USS LONG BEACH

(CCN-9).

The day before, Harry was reUeved as Commader, Cruiser-Destroyer Group One by RAdm. James R. Hogg USN '56 on board USS FIFE (DD-991) at the Naval Station in San Diego. FIFE is one of the SpRUANCE-class (DD-%3) destroyers and provided an appropriate platform for the change of command involving "modern ships of the line." As the senior officer present at the ceremony, Adnural Ba^ett was quite comphmentary about Harry's strong performance as COMCRUDESGRU One. He cited Harry's contributions in employing Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force landbased tactical aircraft with operating surface combatant task groups. His efforts in electtonic warfare, coordinated submarine operation.

Marine Corps support and operational deception were also acknowledged.

Harry's remarks contained an interesting summary of the change in the Navy environment dur-

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56 At the Change of Command ing the past three years. His message ships into the fleet, significantly improved retention, and the overaU success of the "Pride and Professionalism Program." He included a strong and hard-hitting attack on drug abusers. The current theme is "not in my Navy," and he left no doubt that drug abusers will not find a haven in the U.S. Navy.

He also discussed an exciting future for COMCRUDESGRU One. "The chaUenge of expanding the missions and tactics of the surface action group and the surface combatant task group operating independendy or in company with the carrier batde group continues to provide a fertile environment for innovative people." As an example. Harpoon and Tomahawk ship launched Cruise missiles inttoduce whole new factors into the equation of how to employ ships in a modern tactical environment.

I particularly enjoyed the saluting batteries. The sound of Naval gunfire as an integral part of the ceremonies provided a real and vivid renunder that die cruisers and desttoyers of COMCRUDESGRU One are combatant ships. This realization is especiaUy pertinent given the recent events of the Falkland Islands. The same thought was reemphasized the next day by the saluting batteries aboard USS BELLEAU WOOD ( L H A - 3 ) . The

LHA

is a marvelous contribution to an improved amphibious capabiUty and is another iUustration of our Navy's recent modernization.

In summary, these ceremonies were two important mUestones for a Classmate who wiU soon receive his promotion to vice admiral when vacancies occur. It was a privUege to watch both change of command ceremoiues, and we should all wish Harry continued success with his important new responsibUities. Quoting briefly from the change of command pamphlet: "The ships and commands of the Naval Surface Force, Pacific Fleet, operate throughout the Pacific area, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from the West Coast of the U.S. to the Indian Ocean. The Force consists of amphibious ships and supporting units, cruisers, desttoyers, frigates, mobUe logistic support ships and minesweeping ships. The Force performs a variety of tasks, as wide as the names of these types of ships and units suggest. The widely diverse Naval Surface Force, consisting of 170 ships and over 62,000 people, is ready to operate over 9.4 miUion square miles of the Pacific and Indian Oceans as an instrument of U.S. National poUcy." There was quite a crowd at both events, so I probably missed some Classmates who were in attendance. I did see Jo and Roger Coffey. Roger just fmished decommissioning DIXIE and wiU retire around the first of the year. He will spend the interim period on temporary assignment on Harry's staff."

In our picture we have Adm. James D. Watkins USN '49, Chief of Naval Operations, as guest speaker at the change of command ceremony.

VAdm. Lee Baggett, Jr. is second from left, and he was reUeved by RAdm. Harry C. Schrader, Jr. (right). Adm. Sylvester R. Foley Jr. (second from right) Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet, introduced Adm. Watkins.

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Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN (Ret.) 13007 Clarion Road Fort Washington MD 20744 Percent Members: 55 Wonder what to get for the person who has almost everything and avoid the Christmas crowds? The Washington area coordinator informs me that class ties and commemorative mugs are available. If you can't remember what they look like, see Dave Shelso model (balance) the mugs in your March '82 issue while Skip Furlong models the tie in the April '82 column. Prices are $6.50 for 6 mugs and S8.00 for the ties which includes postage.

In a foUow-up to the Summer (July-August) column, Como. Leroy ColUns USNR assignment is CO Joint Deployment Agency, Naval Reserve Liaison Group, McDiU AFB. In civUian Ufe Leroy is president, Financial Transactions Systems, Inc. (formerly Florida Credit Service Center Inc.) of Tampa.

At a company outing a few weeks back, John Buckley had the pleasure of partaking of a moonUght cruise up the Severn, the Skipper of the cruise ship being none other than Jim Orange assisted by his lovely mate Carol. Jim keeps his vessel at Tolchester Marina and currently Uves on board. Mail can reach him at P.O. Box 105 Chestertown MD 21620.

The 82-83 Luncheon schedule for the DC chapter resumed on 16 September with 45 persons attending. Some new faces along with the "regulars" were Bob Zimmerman who has returned to the DC area (still with HoneyweU), Chauncey Hoffman who recently received orders as CO, Naval InteUigence Command, and Ralph Bird (MAT 04). On the loss side, P.J. Nelson has relocated to Arkansas and promises he'U start a new chapter there.

North to Alaska John Buckley and Pete Peterson (along with Peg) were "forced" to visit Anchorage, Alaska, for several days last Summer. The picture attests to the fact that one day was set aside for relaxation and a study of "Spawning Habits of the SUver Salmon."

"Doc" Blanchard reports that on a recent trip to Coronado he attended an evening social hosted

by Dick Tarbuck. Jim Thomas, Joe Talbert, Jimmy Hogg and Carl Nelson were among the honored guests. Upon return to Joe's house, where "Doc" was a house guest, and on inspection of the new pool, Joe's gyro tumbled and he entered the water in a tuck position. (Difficulty 1.0) Through the efforts of Susan HopeweU (Mrs. Fred) a group from the DC area met with Classmates from the San Diego area at the NavyArkansas game in Littie Rock. Although the Mids

had a little difficulty in making the "Hawgs" understand how the game should go, it was great fun for all. The highlight of the weekend was a dinner party hosted by Gay and Frank White at the Governor's mansion. Pictures and more detaUs to foUow in next month's column.

Congratulations to Dan Garges, Rudy Daus, Con Stevenson as well as Jim Thomas, and Joe Talbert for their hard work which enabled the Class to contribute $5,195 to the Alumni Association Annual Fund Drive. Dan has volunteered to mastermind the drive for next year, and is always looking for volunteers to help with this worthy effort.

57 Sec'y, Mr. Frank Barnes 218 Seminole Trail, DanvUle VA 22030 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. F. N. Howe, Jr. USN (Ret.) 1 Walter Circle Fredericksburg VA 22405 Percent Members: 48 The Word It was such a grand occasion, from beginning to end, that we were able to provide the "Hot Wash Up" a fuU month in advance of the event itself. The ladies were breathtaking and your classmates, to a man, were slim, youthful, suave and clear of mind and eye. Did I mention that the ladies were breathtaking? They really were. We had a splendid time.

One of the important things we did was to dedicate the Class of 1957 gate (formerly Gate "N") and, on that morning, spent a few minutes remembering all who were not there. If you couldn't be present at the dedication you wiU be, nonetheless, proud of our gate and of the inscription which reads: "We chose to serve our country.

Some made the supreme sacrifice.

Our heritage of freedom requires this effort.

We are grateful for it . . . and to them.

Class of 1957" The full report on our Silver Anniversary Homecoming will continue on these pages for some months. Stay tuned. There will also be a liberal supply of photos, we are assured — less, of course, those cases where the negatives bring the right price.

Some of our number got the 25th celebration off to a proper start way back in June. Witness the foUowing report from the mayor of downtown Guam, BUl Crowe: "HAFA ADAl from the '57ers way out here in the Pacific. On the occasion of our 25th Anniversary, we held a gathering here on Guam where America's day begins, the first members of the class to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. Margaret and Bruce DeMars hosted Susie and Jim Shay, Joan and Kent Larabee, and Terry and I at their quarters on the evening of 6 June. We enjoyed a fine evening featuring an excellent dinner, and beautiful view from on top of Nimitz HiU, and reminiscing about our days on the Severn. It was a dual occasion as Bruce and Margaret also celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. During the evening Bruce pulled out our last Lucky Bag and we all had good laughs about those good looking, youthful guys that bear only a small resemblance to the four distinguished persons in attendance. Most of us still had hair in 1957 or at least more than we have now. (Ed. note — Unfortunately, the photography of this group was too dark to reproduce.)

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"To bring you up to speed on the Pearl of the Pacific's Quartet, Bmce is Commander Naval Forces Marinanas whUe Jim is a member of his staff (ACOS Pers and Admin). Kent is CO NavCAMS WestPac and I am CO NavSta. In November, Jim and Susie head stateside where Jun wUl take over as CO PSA NorfoUc. Kent and Joan also transfer this fall, heading for Portland, Oregon, where Kent wUl be CO Navy Marine Corps Reserve Training Center. Bruce and I have another year here, so if any classmates are Space "A"ing or wandering around on ships or aircraft out this way, please drop in."

The Biz Our faithful ChanceUor of the Exchecquer, Pete Boyne, has forwarded the foUowing financial valedictory: "Enclosed is the final Boyne report of the class funds. As of 1 September I have been reUeved by Pete Purvis. This completes five years of stewardship.

"We are enroute to Great Lakes. I wiU reUeve as C O . Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes on 23 September. Don't beUeve we'U be back for 25th but we wiU be there in spirit."

Thanks, Pete, from aU of us who rode along.

We appreciate it. Best wishes at the new place of business. Is it true that you intend to offer a one year or 10,000 mUe wananty?

Start the second 25 off right troops. Drop your Shipmate a Une. CLASS OF 1957 USNA OPERATING FUND STATEMENT 1 JAN 1981 — 31 AUG 1982 A. Balance brought forward: Checking: Annapohs $ 166.43 NFCU 564.57 741.00 Savings: NFCU* $ 2,548.57 Government Services S&L (Certificate) 3,824.03 6,372.60 *Cash $ 10.95 SUBTOTAL (-1.) $7,124.55 * Includes $323.50 in Company deposits B. Receipts: Luncheons $ 876.00 Homecoming (10/81) 1,914.00 Neckties 15.00 Dividends 721.82 Company Funds 135.00 MisceUaneous 13.80 3,675.62 SUBTOTAL ( + ) $3,675.62 C Expenditures: Luncheons $ 1,071.00 Homecoming (10/81) 1,898.89 Administrative 312.19 Flowers 37.10 Homecoming '82 4,100.10 7,419.18 SUBTOTAL ( - ) $7,419.18 D. Balance (A - B - C) $ 3,380.99 E. Assets: Checking: $ 166.43 Annapolis NFCU 1,064.72 1,231.15 $ 1,231.15 SUBTOTAL Savings: NFCU $ 2,138.89 Savings 10.95 SUBTOTAL $ 3,380.99 88

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108.50 25.00 35.00 50.00 220.00 20.00 485.50 -) $ 458.50 $ 2,922.49

G. Total •Company deposits are excess contributions from memorial chair drives and are held for company use only. s/P.B. Boyne

58 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Wayne E. Scott 11 Apple Seed Lane Gaithersburg MD 20878 301/258-0323 Percent Members: 55 Welcome to November, gang. The football season is nearly over for the Navals, but the BEAT ARMY remains. It's bound to be the greatest game in town . . . if the pros are stiU on strike, it may be the only game in town . . . so try to make it.

And there are always post-game festivities weU worth catching. Like Pooch and the beUy dancer, etc. Know what I mean?

While you're trying to decide if you can make THAT game, take a moment to look in your phone book for Clark Porter Dyck. (I did. He's not here in Maryland.) His class ring was pawned in San Diego in September, so eUher he has been robbed, or he's down on his luck somewhere. Look for him. If you find him, let me know, or contact Capt. Jim OUver at the Alumni House, AnnapoUs 21402; 301/263-4280. Thanks.

How did Johnny McCain make out in his bid for a Congressional seat from the State of Arizona?

The Mailbag yielded a letter from Lee PolhUl, a 19th Company-ite "In my brief USNA career," as he put it. Lee included a half-page article from the Denver Post on 22 August showing a large pic of Ted Smedberg, "carrier-pUot-tumed-recruiter," and "officer in charge of recruiting in the southwestern part of the country." Thanks for the cUpping, Lee. Teddy was at his usual gung-ho self, saymg "Navy's Recruits 'Best m Years.' " Lee said he and his wife, Arden, have returned after 6Vi years in Brazil with Caterpillar Tractor Co. He's now office manager of the Caterpillar facility in Denver. They are looking forward to Denver Alumni activities, including the Navy-Air Force games nearby. Lee and Arden live at 6202 South Hudson Court, Littleton CO 80121.

That busy Uttle Mailbag yielded another letter, too. This one was from Greg Streeter. He responded to the lost sheep bleet for Tom Rosser.

Greg sez Tom was last heard from about four years ago at Troy Circle, Dyersburg, Tennessee. Tom was working for the Army, but was making his primary income hustling on the golf course, so rumor has it.

On the other hand, Greg is currently COMDESRON 24 in Mayport, Florida. He is expecting orders to Command of the Standing Naval Force Atlantic NATO squadron, to relieve its Canadian Co in Lisbon, Portugal, next April. His info indicates that, while you and I are enjoying the comradery of the Big 25th, Greg will be visiting such exotic ports as Montreal, Halifax, Boston, PhUadelphia, and Charleston. "Anyone residing in those wonderful places is urged to watch the

local news for time and dates and get m touch with me in port. I'm told this tour wiU be a real Uver bender. If I don't recognize someone I should, just bring two alka seltzers and a pair of dark glasses.

It may help. Hope Barbara and Denny WUson are Ustening." Say now, maybe we could just swing that party into AnnapoUs Roads during the Homecoming festivities and set a world's record, or something. (I don't know if Barb and Denny are Ustening either, but I hope they are, too.) "For anyone passing through sunny Florida, Anne and I expect to stay in quarters at Mayport untU at least August of '83 . . . 553 Ozboum Ave., U.S. Naval Station, Mayport FL 32227; 904/241-3182."

At the end of July, the local Indians had theU luncheon. In attendance were some new, some old, but aU class feUas, as foUows: Stephenson, Moran, Jenkins, Gibbons, Genon, Nicholas, Peltier, Buss, Gentile, R. CaldweU, Goodwin, MitcheU, J.D. Peters, Grimm, Tarquin, Ojalehto, Walters, Meisel, McNuUa, Midgarden, Swope, and Mitchell. (Try not to be confused. You don't see Rover's name, you see only one Moran, and you see two Mitchells. Who tmly was there?

Ne-ver-mind.)

John GentUe acted as Interstitial Interrogator.

Such newsworthy items as foUows were dutifuUy reported on tape, no less: Item. The bridge connecting Worden Field to Hospital Point has been closed. It takes fire tmcks 17 minutes to get from one side to the other via downtown Annapolis. An anonymous Civil Engineer Corps officer said the closing wasn't necessary except to separate the main yard from the Great Unwashed. Interpret please, Mr. Intenogator. Somehow, that enhances the purity of the Mids' environment. Item. The city of Annapolis has reaUy gone aU out this year in supporting the football team. AnnapoUs MaU had a special Navy Day for ticket sales. Even the Evening Sun was promoting sales. Sounds great for morale. Did R. (our) CaldweU have his hand in that? Item. The USNA Hopital is closed. Wow. Someone very, very very close to me spent two long weeks in that buUding suffering from a lost bet at the end of plebe summer. He sure would have been miserable in sick bay aU that time. (What bet, you ask? Dan Haney: "Look at aU that poison ivy on the chapel." My Friend: "That's not poison ivy." DH: "Yes U is." MF: "No U isn't." "Yes h i s . " "No h isn't." . . . MF: "Ya wanna bet?"

DH: "Yea." MF: "OK, I'U bet you 100 cokes."

DH: "How can we prove U?" MF: "That's easy.

I'm the world's most susceptible-to-poison-ivy person. I'll just pull up the sleeve on my dress whites jacket here, and rub one or two of these leaves good and hard on my forearm, like this. Ah ha.

Now you'U see who owes whom 100 cokes." My friend tells me that Danny never had the heart to demand his 100 cokes. Maybe now, after 28 years, the itching has slowed somewhat and my friend might pay. At least that's how I heard the story.)

Item. Don Tarquin is "delighted to be back" in DC. He's in OP-22, the attack submarine guys in the Pentagon. Don reported that Frank Butterworth is also in town. FB couldn't make the luncheon due to some last minute poUtical meeting (he's one of our 0-7 selectees, don't forget). Great. Go get'em, you hot runnin' active duty submariners.

Item. Election of DC Chapter officers was held.

President, John Gentile (Hooray, John.); Treasurer, Pete Midgarden (Hooray, Pete.).

John's qual was that the Postal Service has lowered its required subsidy from 25% to 1% in the last decade. Good goin', John. Pete's qual was that he could count up to 56, because that's all the dollar left in the treasury. Oh yes, rumor has U that he also once managed a griUed cheese fast food service at a previous duty station . . .

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somewhere on the East Coast, they say. Item. Gordon Gerson has automated the DC-area class roster. Check in with him (or any of us, actually) when you get to town, and you, too, can become a name in a computer.

Attention: The friendly folks who are working their rears off trying to track down all of our lost sheep asked that their phone numbers be pubUshed for your benefit. Give one of 'em a call about the tiniest bleet you may have heard. One lead may be all they need. They're trackers, man. So stand tall. Here they are . . . ta da. (Work phone first) Dan Demand 202/695-3089, 703/256-5679. Tom "Scottie" Gibbons 703/892-0500, 703/360-7919.

J. Clivie Goodwin 703/521-0800, 703/323-8721.

Jim McNuUa 202/697-9692, 703/360-9557. Bruce Wilcox 703/553-2766, 703/360-6203. Dan's and Jim's numbers are the commercial numbers that have autovon attached. Use the proper prefix and the last 5 digits. You guys with the capabiUty know what I mean. If you're calling from Utah, forget it. Write a letter.

At press time (and then some), there is no definitive word on the train to the Army game.

AU I can find out so far is that, because of the early time for kickoff (TV, you know.), the train wiU have to depart about 6:30 or 7:00 AM. Ugh. That woiUd mean the Norfolk contingent would have to leave home about 2:30 AM . . . or sleep in Union Station with the n'er-do-wells. More ughs.

Final CaU to Attention: Be alert for your letter/questioimaire re the Big 25th. Please respond as quickly as you can. Get your housing EARLY. Get the questionnaire back soon. And above all, if you haven't received your own personal letter by the time you're reading this, call or write somebody about it. Check that all your known Classmatee have received theirs, too. Just 'cause you know where they are doesn't mean the coordinators have a correct address for them.

At ease. Hope your HaUoween was frightening, and hope your Thanksgiving is stuffing. Me gone.

Rover.

59 Sec'y, Capt. John A. Butterfield USN OASD (MRA&L), Rm. 3C980 Pentagon, Washington DC 20301 Percent Members: 51 Hello, '59ers!

No, I am not writing this one from the East Med! I am in a C-130 headed for Mildenfall RAF Base in the U.K. and a few days leave. Priscilla and my daughter MoUy are with me-yeh! They were at Souda the past three weeks to insure I finaUy left, after 15 months in command. Pris and I celebrated our Happy 23rd Wedding Anniversary at a great restaurant in the village of Mildenhall 12 September. Cannot wait to be back in the U.S. and home! — and see how my son Andy is, in the midst of his Youngster Academic Year.

I think it was a good Change of Command Ceremony held on Crete. Here was the invitation: The Commanding Officer U.S. Naval Support Activity, Souda Bay, Crete requests the honor of your presence at the Change of Command ceremony at which Captain John A. Butterfield, U.S. Navy will be relieved by Captain Donald H. Stechmann, U.S. Navy Friday, the tenth of September Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-two at ten o'clock Shipmate, November 1982

Guest speaker was my boss, COMFAIRMED, RAdm. Benjamin T. Hacker. Interesting to point out the "USNA-connections", as Don's son Eric is USNA '86 while the Admiral's son Bruce is another '85er. I was thrilled that good friend and Classmate Jim Cartwright came down for the ceremony from Naples. Grand to have '59 representation! And I think J.P. enjoyed the gala reception/big party the night before . . . 6th Fit Band combo and a Greek dance troupe gave us a potpourri of entertainment, anrf the view from the NATO O Club high atop the great bay of Souda makes for a grand setting. Wish I could have had arranged GUAM and NASHVILLE to be at

anchor so Ron and Frank (Jesberg and Donovan, a dynamic CO duo out on the pond) could have come to the party . . . but only Arafat and PLO "parties" were the ones able to attract such attention to suddenly change 6th Fit operating schedules. Oh, Rich MUligan, CO of WAINWRIGHT had been at anchor alongside FORRESTAL only days before. Did not get to see Rich but sure gave his ship lots of mail, pax and cargo! — and I heard lots of good things about that super CO from the Admiral, and just as important, from many of his sailors.

Our guys did a great job out at sea! — and I think my guys and gals did equally well ashore at Souda. We were still working feverishly when I left, as we have for well over three solid months.

For an NSA with less than 140 people to move over 3,500,000 lbs. of cargo and 2,000,000 lbs. of mail in 100 days is a remarkable accomplishment. Plus the people/"pax" we handled and numbers of ships and aircraft . . . B-U-S-Y! My troops were the ones who really earned the Legion of Merit which was presented to me by the Admiral at the ceremony. 'Twas super to have my family there, plus a good crowd of Greek and American friends, military and civiUan. A fareweU luncheon in honor of us was given by the super soldier (whom we made Honorary Admiral the night before at the party), MGen. Mastagakis, the Commander of the NATO missile firing installation at Souda . . . weU it was a grand way "to leave town" with the best of memories.

MaU was a bit sparse the past month. That is the big reason you have had to "Usten" to my ramblings about the Secretary. Maybe 1 will have torqued enough of you to take pen in hand or bang the keys. How about asking your wife to send a "sweet report"?

I did get a nice note from Al Boothe. Here's the "best of Boothe": "Dear John: Congratulations on making the '59 column one of the most newsworthy and readable in Shipmate! Your dedication has spurred me to end my years of silence and bring you and our other Classmates up to date on the Boothe family. Since retiring in July of '79 I have been the vice president in charge of the San Diego operation for a civU engineering consulting firm by the name of George S. Nolte and Associates. We operate throughout CaUfornia and 1 have found the association to be very rewarding and lots of fun.

"We feel Uke homesteaders in San Diego, having been here for over eight years, but we run into Classmates on only rare occasions. Such an occasion happened several weeks ago when Dave Parkinson, 11th Company Class of '60, took it upon himself to get two of us '59er's together. I had an enjoyable lunch with Dave and with Mitch Lathrop, also 11th Company '59, who is currently in charge of the San Deigo office of the law firm of Rogers and Wells.

"Also in the 'small world' department, you should know that you touched the Boothe family

briefly this past summer when you met the midshipmen from INDEPENDENCE, who were passing through Souda Bay on their way back stateside after a cruise. Our oldest son Douglas had just completed his first class cruise and was most impressed that his plane was met by the CO of the station when he landed at Souda Bay! Doug is a senior in civil engineering at Georgia Tech and is looking forward to being on top of the heap at the Tech NROTC Unit in the forthcoming year.

Steven, our second son, wiU be attending Humboldt State University here in CaUfornia in the fall with an eye on natural resources management.

Shirley and I and David, our youngest, continue to hold down the fort here in San Diego.

We would love to hear from any '59ers in or passing through San Diego. Thanks again for your great column, John. Al Boothe."

Postscript to the "small world" department: While aboard INDEPENDENCE, Doug was recognized by CDR Lanny Cox, who was also in the 11th Company (Charley Hougland's Plebe!).

Got my invite for the Labor Day bash and a good flyer it was: '59ers Family Picnic & Reunion — Labor Day outing on Monday, 6 September, noon tiU dusk, hosted by Harry and Marilyn Kelts at their farm on the Banks of the Patuxent River, RFD, Aquasco, Maryland. BRING: (I) Wife and Kids (or friend); (2) Old swimsuits for river swimming; (3) Barbeque (and rolls); (4) Salad dish or dessert for twice the number in your family; (5) Lawn chairs (if tired, retired, or just want to relax!). REAL SOUTHERN COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE! Coming Luncheons: 14 October, 9 November, 16 December. Navy Football: 16 October Homecoming on 23 October (game against The Citadel).

Anxious to get a Classmate's sitrep! And I am eager to get back in the '59er meeting and party swing myself!

Thought you might laugh at this: JOYS OF BEING A COLUMNIST Getting out a column is no picnic.

If 1 print jokes, you'll say I'm silly' If 1 don't, you'U say I'm too serious.

If I clip things from other magazines, I am too lazy to write them myself.

If 1 don't, I'm too fond of my stuff.

If I don't print contributions, 1 don't appreciate true genius.

If I do print them, the paper is fiUed with junk.

If I make a change in the other fellow's write-up, I'm too critical.

If 1 don't, I'm asleep.

Now, Uke it or not, someone wiU say I swiped this from some other newsletter.

I DID! This item comes from a NA VY NEWSGRAM printed over the Summer: HERMITAGE and NASHVILLE commended

for

evacution operations.

The dock landing ship USS HERMITAGE (LSD-34) and the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) have been recognized for their professional performance in the evacuation of U.S. Citizen and Citizens of other nations from Lebanon in late June.

U.S. Ambassador Raymond Ewing, in a letter to the Sixth Fleet Commander, VAdm. William H. Rowden, said: "I want to express my deepest appreciation to you, to Capt. Frank Donovan and Capt. Donald Stauffer and to the officers and crews of USS NASHVILLE and HERMITAGE for their

superb performance during the evacuation from Lebanon to Cyprus of nearly six hundred U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, and other na-

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tionalities on 24-25 June 1982.

"Our consular officer, Charles Schwarck, who returned to Larnaca aboard NASHVILLE and who later helped with the disembarkation of evacuees from HERMITAGE, could not have been more laudatory in describing the precision, efficiency and courtesy with which the evacuees were processed aboard these ships. He also described the many acts of kindness by the officers and crew of both ships such as looking after children, carrying baggage, assisting the elderly and infirm, giving up their own berths so that women and children would have a comfortable place to sleep, and simply offering comfort and understanding to people who were understandably under great emotional stress. I personally had an opportunity to talk with many of the evacuees during my visits

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Sec'y, Capt. Robert E. Osmon SC USNR c/o Commander, Fleet Air Mediterranean FPO New York 09521 Percent Members: 54 It appears that my listing of USN Captains in my column for July — August was very close to being correct, but that a number of names were missing from the USNR side. I received letters from CUnt Johnson and Jim Kinney providing what I now hope is the full listing of USNR Captains. They are: Ed Von Fischer, Dick Ravetta, Jack Newman, Murray Witcher, Clint Johnson, George Prebola, Dave Raymond, Jim Baker, aboard NASHVILLE and HERMITAGE, and later at Ward O'Brien, Jack Herbein, Larry Cox, Jim Ifinthe port. Their good spirits were, I know, a direct ney. Bob Mcafee, Walt Land, Vance Fry, Scott resuU of the friendliness and high professionalism Logan, John Mclaurin, and Tom Terry. of the officers and crews of these ships.

Thanks to both of you for the update. I now "The outstanding manner in which this opera- intend to have the Alumni Association to bring tion was carried out presented the United States, its records into agreement with ours. If there are and particularly the U.S. Navy, at its very best. any more changes to be made, please let me know.

The outstanding success by the Fleet in carrying Clint added that Hal Neeley is a colonel in the Air out this difficult, humanitarian mission is Force. something for which all Americans can be very Clint writes, "Being a Captain in the Reserves proud." usually means the wonderful world of non-pay GUAM got similar kudos also for the role she which is my status. I recently returned from duty played during the evacuation of U.S. citizens and on the inactive lieutenant commander board. Ran later for her mission with the U.S. Marines. SecDef into Dallas Boggs in the Navy Annex basement. visited Ron (as did many others) . . . and I know "Standing in the cockpit door of Delta 727's ofFrank Donovan wangled a picnic ashore with the fers me an occasional opportunity to see Marines he had supported off NASHVILLE . . . who Classmates. On separate flights Roger Bennett (VP else got to munch-a-bunch in beautiful downtown Sales for Thermal Dynamics Corp, Lebanon, New Beirut this Summer??????

Hampshire) and Al MUler (State of Wisconsin) We Butterfields had a super trip back to deplaned. It is an unusual feeling to suddenly be CONUS! Three days in the British countryside eye to eye wUh someone you have not seen for over near MUdenhaU were deUghtful. Chance to unwind 20 years. and see some sights (e.g., Cambridge and its fan"This April I was married to the former Montastic university; the cathedral at Ely; the "horse ty Wolverton of Nashville, Tennessee. The wedcountry" near Newmarket: and the "crooked litding was held at the Chapel at NAS Glenview, Iltle street" etc., of nursey rhyme fame in quaint linois. In attendance were Curt Goldtrap and his town of Lavenham) . . . plus the typical English wife, Pat. I had not seen Curt since 1961. We've breakfasts (including porridge, croissants and the settled in the city of Glenview in a hundred year good jam) and the teas (with scones, cream, and old barn — lots of history. (Clint's barn address other goodies). I will miss the super salads of is 730 Glenview Road, Glenview IL 60025).

Greece and fetta cheese, and some of the best fmits "Jim Baker is in the area working for Travonal and vegetables I have ever eaten, but good Italian Labs. Jim Shipp is in my reserve unit. I hope I and Mexican foods a la Priscilla will be treat! have provided some eiUightenment on Classmates.

We lucked out with space on a World Airways If you fly Delta, check the cockpit." Congratulacharter DC-10 from Mildenhall to McGuire. tions, CUnt, on the recent meuriage and best wishes Worked our way down to Annapolis via bus and for the future. Glenview holds many memories for car from there. Back in Crabtown by the Bay by me as all the Navy hops home from USNA flew the morning of the 15th of September. Good to into Glenview and saved me many dollars as a be home! midshipman.

Chance to catch up on some reading of Navy My former 17th company shipmate and friend Times and other periodicals. Saw where Dave Jim Kinney (67 Finehouse Rd, Trumbull CT Boyd reported to UNWATSYSCENDETNLON- 06611) added the following: "I have had command DON . . . tell us, Dave, what that mouthful reof a Reserve VTU (Voluntary Training Unit) for ally means, please! George EUiott to S. GOMPERS. the last year. The interesting facet is that our Hank Mauz to CARGRU 1. Bob Hydinger to primary activity has been to provide support to COMDESRON 24. MUt "Pete" Gorham to IN- the Submarine School, New London, commanded SURDET PAX RIVER. by another Classmate, Sam Ward. Our associaHope to talk with the '59er contingent still near tion has been tremendous. Sam is a great supporter Severn-by-the-Sea some time soon, i.e., John Col- of the reserves and hopefully we are doing a good lins (division director of engineering and weapons job for him. You are doing a great job with the at USNA), Rod Tomlinson (prof in polisci at class column in Shipmate. Thanks for your efUSNA), and Geoff Cant who works with the forts." Thank you for the good words, Jim, but Maryland State Legislature. the success of the column depends on input from That is the news for now, folks! Off to work all of you. I would like to add more photographs in Asst Sec Def (Manpower) office, in the to provide some visual stimulation as well, so all organization of Dr. Korb. If you see some guy obof you look around for photographs, old or new, viously lost in the Pentagon, that could be that I can include over the next year or so. I have me . . . SO won't you help a lost '59er soul???? a few oldies but goodies that I will pull out of the — and drop a line too! cobwebs myself.

RISE 'n SHINE!!

The Alumni Association is soliciting our help in obtaining addresses for some of our lost 90

Classmates. If anyone has an address or knows the whereabouts of the following Classmates, please shoot me a brief note with their addresses so we can update both the class and Alumni Association files: T.B. Albershart, C E . AUbee, F.H. Altergott, J.E. Alwood, J.D. Angel, W.R. Ashby, T.O. Austin, G . C Bagnard, E.H. Bailey, R.P. Baker, J.J. Barta, L.M. Bathrick, C.J. Bau, T.H. Beck, T.H. Bee, W.R. Bees, R.L. Bennett, K.L. Benuska, G. Bethel, R. Birtwistle, A.H. Bivens, R.S. Blackwood, R.C. Bloom, C.J. Bocklet, R.D. Bohr, I.F. Bonifay, J.E. BonnevUle, J.W. Booth, L.N. Boyd, D.A. Bragen, H.W. Branson, W. Bringhurst, E.D. Brown, J.P. BuUock, and W.E. Burkhard.

That's enough for this month. More to come in later months.

61 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. James L. George ACDA/MA — Room 5499, 320 21st Street N.W. Washington DC 20451 Percent Members: 55 Former President Pigeon has sent in the latest update for the Navy-South CaroUna game to be held in Columbia on November 13. At this point, if you want to go, tickets will have to be purchased in Columbia, but I would suggest that all in the area make an effort since it sounds like it might be a fun time. Norm writes: "There has been some response from '61ers and I would estimate about 10 Classmates, and their camp followers extra, will be at the game.

"So as to a decision on what we can do socially — There will be an informal '61 tailgate before and after the game. I shall commandeer a R/V as a point of reference, and a few baUoons of heUum may help mark the spot. (If any of you has a R/V, you may save me totalling someone else's by volunteering to attend in it). Since I understand that parking, ingress and egress are a bitch, the plan is to have the R/V in place before 1000 that morning. BYOB and food. The R/V can provide some shelter and hopefully a place to de-tank.

"This is a plan. I'd welcome anyone's comments or response. Otherwise we'll see you in Columbia in November. Wear either you '61 cap, button or carnation so you won't be mistaken for an undesirable from another Class or even worse, another institution. Warmest regards. Norm Pigeon."

Norm's address is P.O. Box 2651, GreenvUle SC 29602 and his phone number is (W) 803/242-4117, (H) 803/246-2175. As I am writing this. Navy has just beaten Virginia in their first game, so I assume by now they are rated first in the country — well, maybe second — so it should be a good game.

There are no class social events planned for November, but in December, there will either be a lunch or Christmas happy hour. More detaUs wiU be in the December column and, of course, the phone tree will be used.

The Baltimore Sun carried an article in July entitled, "6th USS BALTIMORE Commissioned As City Dignitaries Look On." The dignitaries include Mayor Schaefer of Baltimore, Senators Mathias and Sarbanes, Congresswoman Marjorie Holt (the vessel's congressional sponsor), but the most distinguished was the Captain, Classmate Michael D. Bradley. At the commissioning. Mayor Schaefer presented Capt. Bradley with a silver service used on the Navy's last BALTMORE, a heavy cruiser. Sounded like quite an affair.

Received a note that Capt. Don CampbeU has received the Legion of Merit for outstanding serShipmate, November 1982

vice as the public works officer and officer in charge of construction for the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in Bethesda, Maryland, from May of 1979 to March of 1982. Don was presented the medal in recent ceremonies at the Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, where he is assigned as executive officer. The presentation was made by Capt. David E. Bottorff, the division's commanding officer.

The citation accompanying the medal stated that approximately $250 miUion worth of sophisticated new faculties at the NNMC in Bethesda, including a 550-bed hospital, a Uniformed Service Medical University, and a modem utiUties plant, were made fully operational under Capt. Campbell's direction.

CampbeU was credited for restructuring a traditional public works organization to include fullscope contracting capabiUty and dynamic customer service and preventive maintenance program.

A native of Durant, Mississippi, Campbell assumed his present duties last April, his second tour of duty at the Southern Division, having served as Head of the FacUities Planning Department from 1974 to 1977. In addition to his bachelor's degree in naval science from the Naval Academy he has a master of science degree in environmental engineering from Tulane University, and a master of arts degree in international relations from Boston University. Congratulations!

Steve Perry writes that my July-August column (where I threatened to mn my baby pictures unless people wrote) has embarrassed him into writing.

Thanks Steve, I wish more people would be embarrassed. Anyway, Steve writes that 4'/i years as CO, USS SPADEFISH (SSN-668) had "wetted" his appetUe and he is back as CO, but this time of a tender, the USS PROTEUS (AS-19). PROTEUS is

homeported in Guam, but he continued, before you say "poor feUow," he said that he loves it and the Guamians are most hospitable. The real reason he is writing, however, is to report the following: "Just prior to taking PROTEUS, I was assigned to the nuclear power examining board on CINCPACFLT's staff. In the course of an inspection trip in April 82 I ran into John Pearson in Subic (he's now TRUXTUN). The meeting was social. As is often the case for Classmates of different regiments, I had never met him before that night in the Subic O'Club. We didn't at first realize we were both '61 until I mentioned what a magnificenttimeI had had at the 20th reunion at USNA. Thereafter we spent several nights discussing many mutual friends and shared events on the Severn.

We were both reminded of the second verse of "Navy Blue and Gold" which we sang 21 years ago. My inadequate words here don't do justice to the kinship we felt, even though we were newly acquainted.

"Of mterest, a month later I again met him, officiaUy, in Hobart, Tasmania. I rode TRUXTUN from there to Tonga, a 6-day inspection trip. I can report, with pride, that he mns a fine ship.

"So much for aU this. You folks in DC don't know what you're missing. The frontier is where it's at! Warm regards, Steve Perry."

And, it looks like eveyone is doing well. Received a note that Colin T. Kagel was just promoted to senior vice president, chief administrative officer. Northwest Bancorporation, Minneapolis, Minneapolis. A native of New York, Colin received a master's degree from George Washington University in 1968. After serving as an officer on nuclear submarines, he joined Pfizer, Inc., New York, in 1970 as personnel manager, then in 1973, he became manager of manpower planning and development for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., AUentown, Pennsylvania.

Shipmate, November 1982

He joined Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis in 1977 as senior vice president of human resources. In January 1982, he was named senior vice president and head of the administrative group for the bank.

Kagel is a past chairman of the Minneapolis Private Industry Council, a member of the board of the Cricket Theater, and a member of the executive committee and board of directors of the MinneapoUs Red Cross. He also is a member of the Industrial Relations Executive Council. He lives in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Finally, I would Uke to close with this note from Duddie Graustein Andrews to Bob Hofford: "Dear Bob, "On behalf of Bob Graustein's family and myself, I would Uke to extend thanks and appreciation to you and the Memorial Committee for the album of pictures of the Memorial Service. It is truly a wonderful remembrance to such an important occasion.

"I am proud to say that Bob's and my son, Scott, is a member of the Class of 1986 at USNA. If aU goes well, I plan to make several trips to USNA in the next four years!

"Thanks again. The Committee's thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Duddie Graustein Andrews."

GET IT DONE WITH '61

Steve and Yvonne Coester, Sandy and OUie Donelon fourth launch of COLUMBIA at Cape Canaveral.

Steve is in charge of the engineers for the main engines on the space shuttle and OUie is assigned to the Joint Deployment Agency at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida. OUie also sent news of other Classmates. Fred Beckham is assigned to the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (RDJTF) at MacDill. Bob Lyons is a member of the facuUy at the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Virginia.

62 Sec'y, Cdr. Howard Pinskey SC USNR-R P.O. Box 3380 AnnapoUs MD 21403 Percent Members: 52 A grand total of 650 classmates, wives and friends convened in Annapolis 24 — 26 September for '62's 20th reunion — our most successful homecoming in history. A fuU report with pictures will appear in the December issue.

With Yuletide approaching, now is the time to send a card telUng us about your activities for the past year.

63 Sec'y, Cdr. Norm Shackelton USN 231 Chatham Lane Annapolis MD 21403 Percent Members: 53 We were saddened to hear of the death of Fred Kenlon on 19 May 1982 in Sumter, South CaroUna. Fred was a very active civic leader in his home in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania. He was president of the East Petersburg Borough Council from 1978 to 1981. He is survived by his widow Aim, four children, Catherine, Karen, Kristen, and Alfred, Jr., and his mother and four sisters.

Ken Metviner has been appointed chief operating officer of MaUory Factor Associates Incorporated, a full service public relations firm headquartered in New York City. MaUory Factor Associates emphasizes corporate, financial and marketing communications, and has a national reputation in the area of special events. Ken had previously been seruor vice president of Georgeson & Company also of New York. He is a 1973 recipient of the Master of Business Administration degree from Bamch College of The City University of New York. He resides in Paramus, New Jersey, with his wife and two children.

Yvonne and Steve Coester with Sandy and OUie Donelon had their picture taken just prior to the

Change of Command, CVWR-20: Ed Gill, Tony Isger, Dave Thornhill, Jim Metcalf Ed GUI's assuming command of Carrier Air Wing Reserve Twenty on 26 June 1982 at NAS Cecil Field, Florida, provided the occasion for the reunion of four Classmates. In the photograph from left to right are: Ed GiU, Tony Isger, Dave Thornhill, and Jim Metcalf.

Ed, an active duty commander, became a naval aviator in 1968. He has served in VA-105 and CAW-3 Staff in USS SARATOGA, executive officer of VA-66 aboard USS INDEPENDENCE and USS EISENHOWER, and a ship's company tour in USS AMERICA as operations officer. Prior to 1968, Ed served in USS HARTLEY (DE-1029) and was a SEAL with duty in the Republic of Vietnam. Ed is married to the former Joan Marie Just of Northford, Connecticut, and they reside in Orange Park, Florida, with their daughter Deborah.

Tony spent 11 years in CVWR-20 and was OIC of VA-204, CAG operation and XO/CO of VA-203. Tony is presently CO of NR CV-62, a reserve augment unit for USS INDEPENDENCE. He lives in Orange Park, and in civilian Ufe is owner of a printing business.

Jim is presently XO of VAW-78, an E-2 squadron. He has been in CVWR-20 for the last 6 years — since VAW-78 joined the air wing. Jim lives in Virginia Beach and in civilian life is an assistant U.S. Attorney in Norfolk, Virginia.

Thorny's 9 years in CVWR-20 were all spent in VA-203 where his last billet was as XO. He presently is CO of VA-1074, an A-7 augmentation unit. He lives in Miami, Florida, where in civilian life he is a DC-10 co-pilot for PanAm. All Classmates are reminded to respond to the letter from their Company Rep regarding the 20TH reunion next year. Also a $200 life membership proposal was approved by the Class and will be offered this year.

—Quality '63—

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64 Sec'y, Cdr. James Baumstark USN 3409 Middle Plantation Quay Virginia Beach VA 23452 Corr. Sec'y, Jerold F. (Jerry) Anderson 5173 Dungannon Rd. Fairfax VA 22030 703/278-8277

65 Sec'y, Cdr. Dave Anderson USN 2460 Cordero Road Del Mar CA 92014 714/481-0561 or 225-7121 Percent Members: 47 Your faithful scribe is pleased to report being blessed in the past month with some great gouge on lots of Classmates. First and foremost, the inimUable and ubiquUous Steve McDonald checked in with a "Pre-Homecoming Report." Steve has decided on going in with Tom Dames to joint venture a 50-story condo project on a corner of the Charleston, South Carolina, Navy Yard water frontage. Those interested in investing may contact either Steve or Tom after January 1st . . . at the Portsmouth Naval Prison. Tom briefed Steve on the following '65ers he's seen in and around Charleston: John Babka, Capt, MC, USN, who is Chief of Medicine at the Charleston NRMC, Dick Genet, CO of USS SELLARS (DDG-1 1), CM. Wood, CO of USS DANIEL BOONE (SSBN-629), Jim Stark, who is CO, USS PURER ( F F G - 6 ) and Ray Setser, CO, USS SANDLANCE (SSN-660). Tom

is still the resident CEC in charge of construction at the Charleston Naval Base and reports that there are about 18 Classmates in the Charleston area, coinciding with Jeff Lewis' directory.

Steven saw Pat "Whale" PhUbin recently. Pat's a new daddy, now flying Eastern's new routes to South America and lawyering on the side. Mary and Skip Orr are still holding down New Hampshire, while Skip commutes to his EA pilot job in Boston. John Owens was seen (before he could hide) last Winter in his USNA-issue long overcoat (rebuttoned) and his Eastern pilot uniform. He received several raspberries from Steve and company. John and Bobbi make their home in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Bob Snelling also sat a row in front of Steve at a concert at the OMNI auditorium in Atlanta in July. Bob flies wUh Delta out of Atlanta. Steve crossed paths with Mike Epprecht (still looking the same) and Mike Scott.

Mike E. is regional marketing manager for Daniel Constmction Co. in Greer, South CaroUna. Scotty commutes from San Diego to Atlanta for his Eastern pilot job. A little of what I went through when I was in DC, oiUy in reverse. Steve continues, reporting that Nick Paldino is in the U.S.A. after his cushy duty with the USAF/RAF Exchange Program in London. Steve and his wife, Joan, visited Nick and his neighbors in GB, Mary and John Burt this Summer. John is still in London, attached to the Ministry of Defense and living well.

The Burls are actively interested in Olde English history and Mary recently took a course which included actually touring the places studied. Finally, Steve ends his "report" wUh a sighting of Joe Deitch in Atlanta in August. Joe is now married (wife: Lee) and still pushing airplanes out of Boston for EA. My thanks, Steve, for the gouge; look forward to your observations of our 17th Homecoming.

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Jeff Lewis wrote, as he does regulariy, with classmate address updates, and enclosed a letter from Dianne, wife of Terry Herrick. Dianne, after reading a neighbor's Shipmate, correctly deduced that Terry was one of the 54 missing Classmates in the directory, and then promptly write Jeff to fix it. Terry has been in computers since he bailed out of the Navy (he was an NFO) in 1969. Last AprU, Terry accepted a new posUion as operations manager of the Balcrank Division of Wheelabrator Frye. Terry's new job will entail a relocation from South Bend, Indiana, where the Herricks now Uve, to AshviUe, North CaroUna. Dianne and their three kids will stay in Indiana through this school year.

'65ers at the scene of the action — Tom Barry (left) and Carter Refo: "Port is to left" Also received a newsy letter this month from Tom Barry. Tom is CO, USS VOGE (FF-1047), having detached from the staff of COMCARGRU 6 in August. Tom and Carter Refo, having completed his squadron CO lour of VA-83, overlapped on CCG-6 staff for about 6 months, and we are fortunate to have preserved for posterity an action snapshot of these two on the flag bridge of USS FoRRESTAL (CV-59). Please note Tom (the Black Shoe) trying to explain how it all works to Carter (the Brown Shoe) as they manuever Task Group 60.4 while on station off the coast of Lebanon (during the Beirut crisis). Observe in the photo how the airdale can only speak with his hands. Carter and Refo were Plebe Year companymates (6th) and they passed many a underway watch reminiscing on the fun times that the Class of '62 provided them that year. Tom reports that Jim Stark, CO in PURER was part of TG60.4 and that Jim and his ship look great. When Tom detached from CCG-6 he flew to NAS Sigonella and tried to locate his old golfing teammate, BUl Matton, XO of VR-24, the Navy's answer to Eastern Airlines and the Pony Express in the Med. However, Bill and Mary were so overworked that they were on leave in Germany. Tom further reports receiving an invitation to attend Ken Castelano's Change-of-Command of USS TALBOT (FFG-4). Upon assuming command. Ken immediately departed Mayport for an overhaul in Philly. Tom's wife, Carole, is now leaching history and government full time at a Neptune Beach (FL) junior high school and their little girl. Heather, is in the 5lh grade. Tom says he'U be in lovely Brooklyn for a 10-month overhaul starting in October 1982, and that if anyone is interested in a worthless golf partner or a fair jogging companion (in Brooklyn!!??), they are to give him a call. Tom has also invited anyone visiting the NY area to call him ahead of time and he'll try and help with USO/Military discounts to shows, sporting events and tours of the Brooklyn waterfront.

A random scan of recent Navy orders reveals Brooks Bendetsen leaving his tour with CINCUSNAVEUR in London for NAS, Moffett Field.

John Coleman heading for NAVPRO, St. Louis, Pat Cooper on his way to USS MIDWAY (CV-41), Ralph Dobson heading for Naval Station.

Long Beach, Ernie Lockwood enroute a CO tour

in USS SAM HOUSTON ( S S B N - 6 0 9 ) and George

Rolletter also heading for command of USS HAWKBH-L (SSN-666).

Doug Norton gives a hand Remember that picture we promised (weU, stated) we were going to show of Doug Norton and his winning of the Battle Efficiency Award in ELLIOTT? Sorry, it did not reproduce. Send us another one, Doug.

66 East Coast Corres.: Cdr. Thomas I. Eubanks USN 7782 Turlock Road Springfield VA 22153 West Coast Corres.: Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 1205 Prospect Ave., Suite 400 La Jolla CA 92037 Percent Members: 61

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Sec'y, Cdr. Don Eraser USN 8310 Terra Grande Ave. Springfield VA 22153 Percent Members: 57 Salutations once again from the banks of the Potomac. The cobwebs are beginning to be swept away from my mailbox, and the returns from the outlying districts are trickling in.

As the chilly months descend on us, what could be better than a chUly story? In this case, however, it wiU be a story about chiU. Sergei KowalcbUc and I once put a missile project together for a Weapons course. I recall that our efforts were not explosive enough to blow our grades up any higher. News from the Norfolk area paper Soundings related recently that Sergei has created some high order gastronomic munitions. Sergei is the reigning Virginia state chili champ, walking away with top honors at this year's cook off. HoUywood, CaUfornia, will host the nationals and Sergei will be there cooking up a storm called "survival chiU." As with any good chili, we expect to hear more later.

Navy Times revealed the following orders recently. Dave Candler is headed for ROBERT E .

LEE, Jon Holzapfel to VP-1, Steve Quigley had orders changed to XO of VP-47, and Robin Larson has the VP-26 XO spot.

Buzz Lawlor passed along two epistles that had lodged in his mailbox a while back. Dick CoUins wrote that he drills with Dick Couch in Seattle with CINCPAC Det 322. Dick also passed that he had left another unit where Skip Soper and Lon Overson did their week-end warrior business. An inShipmate, November 1982

triguing missive arrived via Buzz from Mary Jane Johnson. Husband Ron is a financial analyst whh the Ford Motor Company is Dearborn, Michigan, as weU as CO of his reserve unit. Mary Jane noted that Tom Selleck's character Thomas Magnum, of Magnum P.I. fame, is supposed to be a Naval Academy grad. Indications are that Magnum is a '67er also. More on this later as my investigative efforts attempt to uncover the total truth. I know that even now it would be particularly difficult to pick Tom Selleck out of a Uneup of the suave and debonair '67 graduates.

As the stories shared at the fifteenth reunion are related and remembered, mterest is often generated in how many Classmates remain in uniform. At thefifteenyear mark, here is what I've ascertained from perusing the Lucky Bag and the Navy and Marine Corps "blue books." 896 graduates are Usted in the Lucky Bag, 254 familiar names appear in the Navy's roster and 26 in the Corps'.

These numbers exclude Army and Air Force types and those folks who departed prior to graduation.

These numbers do include as many different designators as I could find. The vagaries of time, fortune and designator changes have spread our Class from year group '65 to year group '72. If our Army and Air Force brethren would fill me in on their sUuations, I'U complete the picture in a future column.

One final statistic concerns Pleasant Lawrence Murphy. Larry Murphy started in the old 22nd company with me plebe year, but after the split to 36 companies he lost an early skirmish to academics. Larry is now a Navy chaplain and may be our "junior" Classmate as a member of year group '78. More anon. BEAT ARMY BADLY!

68 Sec'y/Treas., LCdr. Al Thacker USN Deputy for Management U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 55 Here we are headed down the stretch of another year, with peak holiday time ahead already. 1 hope you can take a few moments here and there to reflect and give thanks for this beautiful, yet fragUe spark of Ufe we carry. Everything else is just gravy.

Fourteen years sure softens the old memory too.

How often do you remember standing watch here, or mandatory lectures that could cure the worst case of insomnia, or pen and ink changes to ATP-IA? Even now when I see Heinze Lenz, he tells me I'm not putting out! Oh well, "Deck the Halls" just for the Whoops if you get a chance.

Not a lot of info, but Ken Pease just checked on board and has promised at least a small contribuUon for the next issue. He is getting a turnover on is PAO duties while Karen gets the kiddies settled.

Chet Carroll did some reserve time up in Iceland and ran into big Ed Sullivan pulling duty as maintenance officer for VP-26. Denny Young came through with his quarterly West Coast update. As anticipated in a summer issue Dave Meyers, Barbara, and their twin girls (Alison and Elizabeth) are settled in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, paying the price for success. Karl Mahumed is XO of MAUNA KEA ( A E - 2 2 ) and residing in the

Treasure Island BOQ while the ship is in overhaul.

Kathy and BUI DUon, after a very short stay in the U.S.A., are back in Norway for a couple of years on behalf of Exxon.

In the continuing saga of our first class hog farmers (or is that pig farmers with class?) Shari Shipmate, November 1982

and PhU GaHery will be celebrating their first anniversary on 20 acres of land in West Virginia where PhU is building his own home. Denny assures me we can get special rates on fatback. Otto Orzeck, soon to be "Dr. Otto, Ph.D.," is doing some heavy work as an oceanographic specialist at Scripps Institute in San Diego. Denny says he and Cheryl are into the show dog circuit now. Oh well, whatever fiuffs your fur.

For those who recognize that this is " a great place to be from but I wouldn't want to live here," John Harty wrote an excellent rebuttal to a cheap shot about USNA printed in the Post. Nice work, John, in identifying the real yahoo. That raps it up for this trip. Be nice to someone, this is not the month to be a turkey. NONILLEGITIMANDUM CARBORUNDUM.

69 Sec'y, Mr. Steve Brixey 10161 Marshall Pond Rd. Burke VA 22015 Percent Members: 44 Your news inputs this month were as slack as my column outputs have been of late. There were no letters but I did receive two news releases.

The first one comes from Newport, Rhode Island, where John Mulderig has joined the DEFENDER/COURAGEOUS group as a crew member, one of two American organizations vying for the right to defend the 1983 America's Cup. John Uves in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and has been an active big-time sailor for years, having raced in Congressional Cup, Admiral's Cup, Sardinia Cup and the Southern Cross Cup races. My little Coronado 15 and I are jealous!

Speaking of boats, those of you in the ArmapoUs area should see the BAY BEA, a beautiful wood racing sloop that was donated to the Academy by the widow of Pat Haggerty, a former chairman of the board of Texas Instruments, for whom I work.

The second news article announces the marriage of Ron Mueller to Virginia Lee Ramsburg of Jessup, Maryland. After graduation from USNA Ron received his M.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma. He is now vice president of Fraser Associates, public affairs counselors in Washington. Congratulations and best wishes to you both.

Some final notes: Lou Giannotti was selected as the academy's Military Instructor of the Year last year and received the William P. Clements Award for Excellence in Education. John Collins was a finalist for the 1982-83 President's Commission on White House Fellowship; I don't know whether he was selected. Jim Paddock was transferred by Rockwell to California where he lives in Placentia. He is continuing in his management pipeline career working in engineering, finance, and production, then going into program management.

70 Sec'y, LCdr. Al Bergstrom JAGC USN Dept. of Leadership and Law U.S. Naval Academy Annapohs MD 21402 Percent Members: 56 The Class response to the USNA — professional development survey sent out in August has been decent. Not only have the responses provided new leads in the ever challenging job of locating the

more reclusive Classmate, but, the responses have fueled an effort here at USNA to provide the Fleet with a graduate who is able to more effectively communicate. The communication skiUs program is still embrionic but has targeted the Class of '84 as the first recipient class. If you have not returned your grapes response, or you have additional constructive comments, send them back to the division of professional development, or to me for routing. We can still assist future classes.

In the last cloumn we congratulated "Our First 0-5 Selectees." It now appears that the first class commander was hiding in San Diego with his recent bride. Cdr. Cutler Dawson has been wearing the silver leaf for some time now as CO of USS BRONSTEIN (FF-1037). He and Debbie wiU be leaving California in April for the halls of OPNAV. Remaining in San Diego area are Brad Nemeth at VS-41, Jim Mady at COMNAVAIRPAC staff (power plants officer), Mike Oliver at American Hospital Supply Corp. (general manager), and WU HolloweU on USS JOUETT ( C G - 2 9 ) as the OPS

boss. WU and Dede claim to be enjoying their first conus duty in dVi years.

Up the road from San Diego, Dr. John Stampelos is working for Pickard, Lowe and Garrick, Inc., in Irvine. Further north, BUl Jenkins checked in from PG School. Bill is in Monterey with Tom Flaherty, BiU Schmidt, John Oaks, John Seely, Clay Grubb, and Tom Mason. This December Bill will leave for XO of USS OGDEN (LPD-5) in San Diego.

Checking in from the Great Northwest were Ken Dieter, now settled in Port Orchard, Washington; David Hunter in Bainbridge Island, Washington; and Terry McKinsey in Vancouver, Washington.

Terry is presently a flight training instmctor in the F-4C for the Oregon Air National Guard.

Stu MiUer wrote that he's in Chicago now and extends a welcome to 18th Company stalwarts.

Seems that Chicago also proved to be the mecca for Rich Thomas, the staff architect for Loebl, Schlossman and Hackl. Richard Pollock is now a project engineer for Sargent and Lundy, engineers. Richard extends the welcome mat for any 5th company traveler who passes through Flossmoor, Illinois. In nearby New Lenox are Sue and Dale Gauge. Dale works for a plastics subsidiary of Mobile Oil in Frankfort, Illinois.

The GRAPES returns from the Northeast revealed that John Manson is the Aegis, program performance manager for Bath Iron Works. John and Cathie are raising their son and daughter in Augusta, Maine. Down the road in Rhode Island, Dave Faucher is living in Middleton while attending the Naval War College. Ray Digiacomo has set up shop in Tiverton, Rhode Island.

It appears that the second largest concentration of Classmates is in New Jersey. We have Richard McGoey in Mendham; Jeff Krstich in Englishtown; Dan Akerson in Morristown; Jeff Lewis in Summit; and Mike Martino in Chatham.

It is interesting to note that both Jeff and Dan work for AT&T with Dan being the employment director of the Long Lines Division in Bedminster, New Jersey.

The largest concentration of Classmates continues to be the Washington-Annapolis area. Rick Heaton called in to pass the word that Tony Watson, Casey Bahr, and Guy Knieriem are fellow reservists at Crystal City. For those in need. Rick is a root canal specialist here in Annapolis. Other locals include Nick Pratt, James Schwenk, Bruce Stevens, Lenny Supko, and Dave Tumer, all wearers of the green. Lenny recently addressed members of the Brigade on his, and the USMC's, involvement in the peacekeeping effort in Lebanon. Classmates doing quite well in the local 93

civiUan sector include Steven Reinemund as vice president/chief operating officer of the Roy Rogers division of the Marriott Corporation, and Nick WiUiams as marketing manager for IBM, national accounts division. Steven and GaU can be found with their two sons in Potomac, Maryland, whUe Nick is home based in EUicott City, Maryland.

Having just about exhaustd the aUocated colunm space, I'U save the retum results for Virgiiua and points south until the next issue.

Those at sea include the USNA-70 detachment in USS MIDWAY (CV-41) which is composed of Bin Karch in OA division, Tom Shields in A-6 with VA-115, and WUUam Magnan also with VA-115.

BiU notes that he leaves soon for duty with NAVSUPPORTFORCES Antartica. Ken Slaght is XO m USS GRIDLEY (CG-21). Chariie Carey is XO in

USS BRADLEY (FF-1041). Lastiy, Everett Greene is XO of NAVSPECWARUNIT ONE in Subic Bay, The PhiUppines, and became XO after tours with Seal Team One, UDT Twelve, NFS Monterey, and NAVSPECWARUNIT ONE. The final paragraph in each column wiU be used as a locator. If you know the whereabouts of the foUowing, please send their address into John or myself at the heading address: Andrew Laska, Gregory Patch, Joseph Skerbec, Mark Edwards, Jack Johnson, David Stoddard, Henry Prevette, Frederick Rickabaugh, James "Randy" Williams, and Paid Zambemardi.

Happy "Bird-Day" and Beat Army!!!

71 Sec'y, Maj. Charles E. Beyer m USMC FootbaU Office Ward HaU USNA AnnapoUs MD 21402 Percent Members: 55

72 Sec'y, LCdr. George Z. Berry USN 3334 S. Second St. ArUngton VA 22204 (H) 703/979-3952 Percent Members: 54 What a great Homecoming that was! ActuaUy, this article went to print back in September so I assume our Tenth was a good time. I'U feature more news and pictures in the next few issues.

Dean GUck reported from onboard NEW JERSEY in Long Beach that Skip Hogue is in Los Angeles, Ken Costigan is first Ueutenant in TARAWA, and Steve Landrum is working for General Dynamics in San Diego. Thanks for the picture. Dean.

Jan and Sel Laughter are in San Diego where Sel is with VF-111.

73 Sec'y, Mr. Dhk P. D. Mosis ID 709 W. Lang AlvinTX 77511 Percent Members: 52 As I write, it is the beginning of footbaU season.

I hope the change of seasons and upcoming hoUdays spiu you on to pen-in-hand . . .

Brace Spalding took time out from his ACDUTRA at CIVLANTFLT to send us greetings.

He and MecheUe are in Alexandria, Virginia, having left Dearborn, Michigan, and Ford. Bmce is cunently with Advanced Technology in Crystal 94

City as deputy director for technical engineering, primarily working with the PERRY (FFG-7) shipbuilding program at NAVSEA. A reunion is held daUy at AdTech as Dan Musmanno, Larry Rutiedge, Steve WUkes, Tom Broussard, Bob Adams, and Bob Johnson join Bmce in working for AdTech in the Airport Plaza BuUding.

WhUe serving his two weeks this Summer, Bmce renewed acquaintances with his old roomie, Craig WUson. Craig, Shanon, Jason and Jessica Uve in Hampton whUe Craig is mining officer for SACLANT in Norfolk. (They're wondering where Hank Thompson is . . . ?) Mike Trent and Ken Reighder are neighbors at Norfolk Naval Station.

Mike is chief engineer on his "Gator Freighter."

Ken, what are you up to?

Bmce says working in DC is Uke being at USNA in that one sees a famiUar face daUy. Buck Buchanon has taken a job with a Beltway Bandit.

Buck, Larry R., Dan M. and Bmce car-pooled from AnnapoUs last year for awhUe. Bmce saw Ray Fnlton at the aimual American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) affeUr in DC. Ray is a member of the civil service at NAVSEA (huU design?). J.J. Harrison works for IngaUs ShipbuUding, having recendy received a promotion and is working at the Airport Plaza BuUding.

Bmce relays to the Eighth Co. Classmates that one of theU plebes who left after nine months. Dale PupUlo, is a Ueutenant in the Naval Reserve after being with NIS, and is now a Secret Service agent in DC, and Uving with his wife in Dale City, Virginia.

Bmce and MecheUe have season tickets and invite any and aU to join them this season. Thanks for the great news!!

Frank Coleman sent the foUowing letter for the 36, entitied "36th Company Compost": "I've held off as long as I coiUd (waiting for two guys to reply) before writing this newsletter!

Thanks for the address changes — keep up the good work. StiU no word or even an address for Griffin and Keho. On advice of Tom KUcUne I'm sending a note to Amboy, IlUnois, where Jeffs Dad is/was the Postmaster. Any other ideas? Next is a condensed version of what we are doing now and with whom/what . . .

BANDLOW — USMCR (Active Duty) MAG 49 Group Safety Officer, Willow Grove, PA. Furloughed from American. Single. Training for USMC Marathon.

BULTEMEIER — CIVLANT. Married (finaUy) May 81 to another Marine! MBA from Wharton. Management Consultant, American Management Systems.

BURKHART — CIVLANT. Only three ankle biters (as of this writing). MBA Candidate, Shenandoah CoUege. Mechanical Engineer; VP Engineering with Reimers Electra Steam, Inc. Edna Mae is a domestic engineer.

CAMPBELL — CIVPAC Spent entire grunt toiu" in HawaU. USMCR (Inactive). Founder, President of FALCO Inc. COLEMAN — Instructor, S-3 RAG, North Island. Back in after 1 + years. Just needed some time off to recharge! Nancy is Copy Chief for Marketing/Creative Services Department of San Diego Union-Tribune.

DRAPER — CIVPAC. Part-time ski-bum/land baron (according to Kurz). Furloughed from Continental. Sales/Investments with ColdweU Banker, Denver. Father of twin girls bom March, 82. Marilyn is an RN. FRANCE — CIVLANT. Starving grad student (MBA, Columbia), Uving off his wife (Bonnie buys the beer). First chUd due in August.

GILBERT — CIVLANT. MSEE, Yale. Engmeer, Bolt, Baranek & Newman, Inc. (works with.

Wagner). Dave and Doug, plus wives, went to London to conduct off-shore oU exploration symposium in Sept 81. Barb stiU teaching.

GRUBER — MS, Physics, NPGS, Monterey.

Long term black shoe. Began NUCPWRSCHOOL June 1982. (Surface, of course). Two kids so far. Roseann is a Tupperware dealer.

HAND — CIVMIDWEST (August 82) Enters MBA program at Indiana University this faU. First chUd due around November. Freefailing from perfectiy good airplanes (makes no sense to us pUots!). Shirley is an LVN. HELMER — Submarines forever. Now OPS/NAV in Albuquerque. Two kids.

Recognized as Best Nuclear Officer Recruiter Area 4, 1980. Mary is a paralegal.

KILCLINE — Semi-pro basketbaU player, VF-126 Instrument/Adversary pUot. MBA candidate, u s e Moving into a new house in mid-August.

Debbie is a software engineer with a San Diego firm.

KIRWAN — CIVPAC, USNR witii HS-84, Nortil Island. Production Manager, Desalinization, Inc. Dos ninos. Restoring a 100-year-old house.

Wife Cathy is a secretary.

KNUTSON — CIVLANT. Submarines seemed Uke forever. Real-estate salesman/Broker (saving up for vitamin/health food store). Mary is a cytotechnologist. Get the guys with Masters figure that one out!)

KUHN — CIVPAC. Newlywed, May 82. Assistant to Sports Information Direaor, San Diego State. Kathy is an RN. Can get San Diego Sockers tickets!!!

KURZ — CIVILANT. USNR, VC-12, Oceana.

Eastem pUot. One curtain climber. ActuaUy shook hands with Frank Borman. Pam's doing double duty as a mother and student.

IVIANGANARO — Submarines eventuaUy. Did exacdy what he said he woiUd. Instructor, NAVSUBSCHOOL, Groton. Dianne is an RN. One daughter and one on the way.

MILLER — CIVLANT. MBA candidate. Wake Forest. Went from seUing furniture to selling raw product. Manages a lumber company.

Susan is a domestic engineer. Two daughters and one on order. (August 82).

O'DONNELL — The Corps! Liked flight school so much, did it twice. Huey driver now with 1st MAW, Okinawa. Rosemary is a Special Education teacher. They have one son.

SEEDORF — CIVLANT. Robber Baron CapitaUst Pig (another Kurz quote!) Financial Analyst, Exxon Intemational. MBA, ComeU. Joanne is a homemaker. They have two sons.

SHIRK — Pork Chop Corps!? MS, Management /Defense System Analysis, NPGS, Monterey.

Systems analyst, HQ MC. Kathy takes care of D.P. and daughter.

VROTSOS — CIVMIDWEST. M.S. Candidate, Cleveland State. Systems analyst, Technicare (Johnson & Johnson) buUding (are you ready?)

CAT scanners. (Ratso?) Darlene is an RN. They have a son and a daughter.

WAGNER — CIVLANT. M.S. Ocean Engineermg (surprise!) UCONN. Engmeer, BoU Baranek and Newman, Inc. Works with GUbert. Dave and Doug conducted symposium on off-shore oU exploration m London. SaUy is an editor with Prentice-HaU. YACKUS - CIVPAC. USNR VP-91, Moffett.

Fust Officer, BAC-111 witii Pacific Express out of San Fran. Single. Owns two Corvettes.

To use an old disclaimer, if I have misspeUed you, misplaced you, misinterpreted you or just plain missed you, please forgive me. And, of course, conect me! Rich Bandlow and Don Shipmate, November 1982

Shirk have volunteered to help organize our Homecoming reunion. Any others? Well, keep those cards and letters coming folks — include phone numbers this time. Until next time . . .

Frank."

Frank, all of us thank you for your time and effort.

The contingent of '73 in Houston is attempting a get-together at Dawn and Ed Stuckey's pool and house this FaU. DetaUs from Bmce "Golden Be2u" Marquardt, Chad King, Chip Keener, Tim Scott and Bob Shary will follow.

Now, wasn't that super?! Franks says he's also run into Mike "Wrongway" Carrigan and John "JuUo" Gorman. Both are at US-41 as RAG instructors. Mike's on his way to a CA6LSO job this Winter. Dave Architzel is in Pax River, and was in San Diego for the S-3 NATOPS conference. Ernie Young is TAD ftom VS-41 to COMASWWINGPAC Brace PoUock's civiUan job is in San Diego, but he flies H-3s for the reserves at North Island. Bret Graham was reported again thereby confirming a previous colunm, as P.I. a la James Rockford — even Uves on a houseboat in Long Beach Harbor. Steve Kanaga is an attorney with a major San Diego firm.

Keep those cards and letters coming.

BEAT ARMY! '73!

74 Acting Con. Sec'y, Lt. Kenneth P. Pisel USN M-5 Phythian Rd., USNA Annapolis MD 21402 (H) 301/263-5078, (O) 267-2782/3 (AV prefuc 281) Percent Members: 49 Greetings, '74! Another academic year is upon us, starting back on 25 August (three days ago) and by the time you see this there'U be less than a month left tiU finals! A few other events that have transpired since this writing include Homecoming '82 and our class election. We shoiUd have a new set of class officers by now and I'm sure you'U be reading about whatever plans they estabhsh in future issues (don't expect to see anything on the outcome of the election before Febraary or March).

The response to my call for volunteers to mn for office was good enough to get a baUot in the maU in September. If anyone out there didn't receive that baUot, please give me a call, we may have a bad address for you.

Now let's get down to what information I've managed to gather this month. The first letter is a holdover from last month. Don Loren writes that he and LesUe are down in Norfolk where he reports that the local scene is relatively devoid of '74 activity. He did provide a sitrep on the Norfolk scene as he knows rt: "Dave Marra (Weps), Marc Stanley (CHENG), and I (OPS) served together during the latter part of 1980 in PETERSON (DD-969). Dave is enroute (Ops Talk) to the CHENG biUet in COONTZ, Marc is Combat Systems in one of the nuke cruisers (I think SOCAR) and I am finishing a tour as squadron operations officer for Commander Destroyer Squadron TWO. I will be attending Old Dominion University pursuing a master's in education and training as part of the advanced education program commencing this August. Skip Anderson is CHENG in Kmo, Bob Miner is CHENG m DUPONT, Herb Hause is Weps in MCCLOY, John Dunn is CHENG in MCCLOY, MUje CampbeU is Ops at COMDESRON TEN, and Dave WUson is Material at COMDESRON TEN. Andy Adnrews passed by enroute to the Ops job m MOUNT BAKER. Tom Cole was at

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SUBRON SIX (or EIGHT, they aU look aUke) and Shipmate, November 1982

is back on a sub. Dave Clites was seen wandering around the halls of CINCLANTFLT as was Dave Johnson; and BiU Moye was a department head on a 963 last time I saw him. Karen and Ben McMUlan stayed with Leslie and me while they were on leave from Ben's arduous exchange duty with the Royal Navy. Karen and "Cool Earle" Babcock spent some time with us while he was here on a business trip for Skippy Peanut Butter (I'm sure they're somebody's subsidiary, but I forget).

My old roomie, J.R. McAIUey, is a seminary student and he and wife Robin live in Kentucky. Jan and Evan Rasmussen stayed wUh us as they passed from Iceland to Panama (it's a long story). Art "AprU" Showers is stiU trying to pick up girls in Virginia Beach, but now has an aire de gravite about him as a local beUway bandit. Finally, John "Peepers" Brown passed through in Marine Green headed somewhere. That's it for the Norfolk crowd; I'm sure that I missed quite a few names, but if they were not on the other end of a radio, telephone, or mentioned somewhere in the oporder, chances are that our paths never crossed.

and Kevin BuUer as well as a phone call from John Stevens. Vic opens by answering July-August's question as to the location of Gibson WUUs — ahve and well in DANIEL WEBSTER. Gilly has just come back into the wonderful world of the submarine Navy after two years as a civilian.

Claudia and Vic, with Andrew (4) and Brian (2) are homesteaded up in North Stonington, Connecticut, when he is home. He is also in DANIEL WEBSTER wUh this letter coming out of Holy Loch, Scotland. Finishing his third year as engineer officer, he'll be rotating to shore duty on COMSUBRON TWO staff this Winter.

Some of the people Vic reported upon include Betsy and Dave Antonitus who has just relieved as engineer officer in USS GRANT (SSBN-631) (Blue). Living up in the Groton area, they are expecting their first child this Winter. (Good Luck!)

Bill Rogerson is at SOAC going through department head school. He'll be going to NATHANAEL GREENE (SSBN-636) this Winter as engineer of the Gold Crew. Kathy and Steve Kane are another '74 sub family up in Groton where Steve is NAV/OPS

"Leslie and I are always glad to see transient '74ers and if you are in town look us up. If anyone happens to be in the vicinity of the Old Dominion campus (not yard) this Fall, come see what college is REALLY Uke." Thanks for the letter, Don. The second letter is also from last month, coming from Larry Turner who tells that he's run out of feeble reasons not to write. (Now if more of us would run out of feeble reasons, we'd really be cooking!) He got out of the P-3 Navy two years ago after a year of recruiting in Philadelphia. He mentions that Emie Werner, Ed Waller and Tim Supko were in VP-49 with him. We mentioned back in Jime that Larry was trying to hook up with Delta — bum gouge — that was considered, but he is in fact working with Pacer Systems, Inc., in the Philly area. It's an engineering services company aUowing him to do a lot of work with NADC in Warminster and he also does a little flying with VP-64 out of Willow Grove.

Denny Crowe and Ken Epstein are two other members of '74 working at Pacer. Louise and Denny have recently added a second daughter — congratiUations! Larry has also seen a few people on his travels including Joe Maston (formerly Joe Caesar) at Cecil Field in JAX. Joe was a TACCO in S-3s on shore duty with plans of making shore duty permanent. Drop us a line, Joe; let us know if civ-Une won. Other seen include Steve Bames in Houston, Kevin Flannery in the PhiUy area, and Amie Valdez, whereabouts unknown, but drUUng out of WiUow Grove.

Larry also reports on some members of 18th company: Frank Cohee is a surface nuke teaching ROTC at Georgia Tech and working on a master's.

WUey Vorhees and Jim Agnew are flying for DeUa and Wiley was recently a proud father of a male child. Gary Ricketts was last heard from flying A-7s as a RAG instmctor on the West Coast; he also got married two years ago. And finally, John WUes and family were last heard from living in Kentucky where he works for Corning.

He closes with a Uttle more info on himself and Terry along with Jennifer (5) and Brian (3). Larry is hitting the books at Temple during his "free time" and promises to try to make it to Homecoming this year. He had a pretty weak excuse about hitting a car head-on with a moped keeping him from joining us last year. Hopefully he'U be a little more careful this year.

A final note is that Leury would like to hear from aU of you out there from 18th Company. His address is 1613 Juniper Street, Norristown PA 19401. Good luck with 18, and thanks for writing.

This month's maU holds letters from Vic Fiebig

in GATO (SSN-615).

Outside of Connecticut we find Ed Rutkowski (Vic's best man) who has left Groton for Sasebo, Japan, where he is the material officer for COMSUBGRU Seven. Gail and Rolf Dietrich are still Uving in VUginia (Norfolk area I'd presume) where he's completed his engineer's tour in PULASKI and should now be NAV/OPS in BERGALL. And last but not least, Vic mentions the highly publicized journey of Karen and Ben McMUlan from Portsmouth, England, back to CONUS. That's aU from Vic. Thanks!

The final letter of the month is from Kevin BuUer who brings us up-to-date on what he's been up to for the past few years. After a stint at PG school where he got his papers in information systems, Kevin got transferred to Yokosuka, Japan, where he is now the assistant inteUigence /storage and retrieval officer in USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), the 7th Heet Flagship. Marie, Whitney, Christian and he seem to be enjoying life in WestPac. An addition on 10 July was their second son, Collin Francis (and according to Marie — their final chUd). Collin was born at NRMC Yokosuka with the attending physician being Jack Mason! (As far as I know this is the first offspring who's been strictly '74 from conception to delivery!) Kevin relates that Jack and his wife are doing well and had a baby boy a week-and-a-half earlier! The only other Classmate that Kevin reported on was his old roomie and wife — Kathy and Tom LaTurao. Tom is down in P'Cola working on his second set of wings transitioning from NFO to pilot. They had a boy sometime around March, making it one of each.

Kevin closes by lamenting the fact that our plebes are now Ueutenants! Yes, it does make one feel somewhat ancient, but you should see today's plebes (they were 10 when we hit the fleet!).

John Stevens gave me a caU this month and teUs me that he and Mary (and two boys) are Uving down the road in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He is working at Vitro Labs in Silver Spring, Maryland, on the Trident SWS Project. John asks the whereabouts of Rick Hodges and Larry Hyatt — I haven't a clue. If anyone knows give me a call, we'll satisfy the curiosity of at least ten or twenty people.

The list of people John knows about starts with Debby (he's pretty sure that's her name) and NeU Christal who were married back on 24 July. They are living out m San Diego where Neil is in the insurance biz. Also in San Diego are Bobbi and Steve Landry with one son, where he is working with Solar Corp. Back East are Dave Fischer and 95

Corps came out the I6th of August stating that Capt. Dirk R. Able was selected to receive the 1982 Leftwich Trophy for outstanding leadership. The message stated in part: "Throughout his career, he has set extremely high standards and has achieved outstanding results." Knowing Deke, we would have expected nothing less. Congrats to Deke, and a hearty Bravo Zulu! We're proud of you! (And this guy is a "flower child" of '75 . . . ) Terry Connell sent a birth announcement in July. She and Roger ConneU were blessed with twins on 17 June 1982. Roger John III ("Chip") and Jennifer Lynn join their 5-year-old sister Lauren Grace. Roger (dad) is at PG school in electrical engineering communications and will graduate in June '83. The Connells would Uke to hear from 16th company Classmates. Thanks for the good news, Terry!

"Doc" Batze is now a married man! His wife since 19 June 1982 is the former Candice Ann Fabel. They were married in Faith Chapel at Long Beach Naval Station. The ship was scheduled to move to San Diego in September so they are now there, presumably. She is a psych major hoping to continue working for a "shrink" in San Diego.

Best wishes to the newly weds! (Let us know your Sec'y, Lt. Steve Hubbard USN new address and the name of your ship!)

719 Garfield Ave. John Kucinski (CEC) dropped a line to say he's Virginia Beach VA 23452 alive and well in the Public Works Department at Percent Members: 48 Howdy, everybody! Hope all is going well for USNA and will be for the next couple of years. you, whatever you may be doing. By the time (I wonder if he's in charge of "the diggers and the you'll be reading this I wiU be in Key West at fillers.") He added a "random observation": "It's NIPSTRAFAC Upon completion of a six-week a whole lot better being a lieutenant at USNA than course in operating the NIPS system (computer a mid." I'll drink to that . . . thanks, John!

Larry Kloth called a while back. He and Anne software package for Naval Intelligenc) . . . 30 days leave . . . and firefighting (again), damage are living in Grasonville, Maryland, after having control (again), and 3M (again) . . . I'll be report- left the Navy in November 1981. He now works for Merrill-Lynch in AnnapoUs. Other Classmates ing aboard USS DWIGHT D . EISENHOWER as storage and retrieval (S & R) officer in the Intel who are now "young buUs" are Jimmy Tenuto department. That'll be a two-year tour including (San Diego) and Kenan Kneiram (Red Bank, New about a deployment-and-a-half. To be former Jersey). Larry picked up his MA in management 1110, carrier duty seems like "yuck!" But for a from u s e before training in New York City for 1630 the carrier is where it's at, so I'm kind of his current employment. Coincidentally, Kenan looking forward to it . . . (No, I haven't flipped was in the same training course. Larry did his Navy out . . . not yet, anyway.) I am not, however, time aboard WADDELL (DDG-24) and on the staff looking forward to being gone from my family so at SWOS Coronado. One other item: BUl Weyand was married recently in Cincinnati, and his wife's name is Elaine. Thanks, Larry!

Helen Claire Whitmer wrote to say that Lyn Whitmer graduated from Test Pilot School 11 June and checked into the Rotary Wing Directorate.

Three days later he was sent to the Bahamas (AUTEC range) for a week, then to Jax for a week, so it appears that he is going to be very busy in this tour too. Otherwise she mentions that all is well with the Whitmers and that they enjoyed seeing people at the Mongers' party ("East meets West") back in May. As usual, "a good time was had by all!" Thanks much, Helen Claire!

Larry Warrenfeltz is once again a sea-going sailor. He is the meteorologist aboard NIMITZ and The Hubbard Kids — Kyle, Jeffrey, Joanna much! Joanna just turned 1 on 11 October while wrote from GITMO while they are in CV REFJeffrey wUl be 3 on 17 November. Kyle was 4 this TRA. "It's not like the old smaU-boy days, when past 27 June, and of course Florie (woof . . . ) was we could tie up, go for a run or a swim, and have 5 last 21 April. Maggie will have her hands full a couple brews at the O'Club. A liberty party from when I deploy but will probably fly over for some this ship would probably overrun the place."

R & R ! Ah, sea duty, such a bittersweet way of (Hmm, fortunately I'll miss that opportunity in life! Jeffrey joined Klye in pre-school this year. IKE'S case . . . reporting aboard after GITMO!) This gives Maggie more time to chase Joanna who He goes on: "A good chief and a group of sharp has just mastered the art of walking. They do grow AGs keep me out of trouble, but I have acquired up fast! Maggie spends her spare time (?) wUh the nickname 'Black Cloud' (after the character church activities, reading, and workouts at the who filled this billet in 'Final Countdown'). I've Spa. I'm still running when I can, and hoping to also been brushing up on old soft-show routine continue aboard IKE. I know it'll be a lot easier while trying to predict the unpredictable and exthan running on the deck of a frigate. Well, that's plain the inexplicable." (I'm sure that's a great about it on a long overdue update on the Hub- comfort to you aviators out there . . . ) Other '75ers Larry has seen aboard NIMITZ are Mike bard family.

A message from the Commandant of the Marine Clements, maintenance officer in VF-41 and Den-

wife in Fairfax, Virginia, where Dave is with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Next is the USMC input with BUI Bennett who is at El Toro in VMFA-323. The last name of the month will be Bob Reed, who is married and working for Bechtel Corp., in San Juan Capistrano. That's U. Thanks for the caU, John.

Well, class news fans, that will have to do U for this month. This year's Homecoming is history, the tenth year gathering is on track, membership is up, a classwide mailer is out and the election is complete. — What that means is that I'm really hard pressed to come up with this month's closing sermonette, so, for lack of a better topic, I'll put in a plug for more mail — the stream of letters is getting thinner and there are literally two or three people out there wondering if you're dead or not. So get your crayon and construction paper and drop us a line. You could get your name in print! That'll do it for November; until December, ciao!

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nis Poulos in VF-84. He also mentioned the Hood CoUege reunion that Scott Kee fiUed me in on for a previous column. Cindy and Cari June were there . . . "the doctor is doing great, enjoying his time at Bethesda," and their second son was born in Febmary. Larry says Gloria Kee was there there but Scott was not . . . "claimed to be 'too busy' to make the trip." Then he goes on to blaspheme us by saying, "Come on, you INTEL guys don't work that hard, do you?" (What can I say to a question like that... of course we d o ! . . . tee-bee).

Ann and BUI Luebke, and son WiU, Uve in Virginia Beach. Bill is CHENG aboard SCOTT (DDG-994, I think). To wrap it up Larry noted that '82's color company commander was Midn. Glenn Tracy, brother of '75's (and Larry's) color company commander Mike Tracy. (Is this a first for brothers?)

Charleen ('75's color girl) and Mike, and family, live in Annapolis where he teaches in the naval engineering department at USNA. Thanks for the good gouge, Larry, and, I'll see you in May when we reUeve you guys!

Well, guys and gals, this puts a wrap on another episode in the life and times of '75. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday and don't forget Army!

76 Sec'y, Capt. Joe Buranosky USMC 24575 Copper Cliff Ct. El Toro CA 92630 Percent Members: 58 It has been a very slow month for correspondence; I've received only three short letters so there's not much news to pass on. The first thing I have to do is set the record straight. I got a letter from Tom ColeUa, and he told me that I had passed bum gouge on his job and his whereabouts.

Tom is not a headhunter in Southern California; he has been working for Air Products and Chemicals in AUentown, Pennsylvania, and recently was transferred to their Escambia chemical plant in Florida where he is the assistant personnel manager. Congratulations to Tom and his wife Terry who are expecting in December. Tom also told me that Bruce BevU is with Air Products at their Calvert City plant.

Mark Metcalf sent word from NSGA Misawa, Japan. He, wife Terry and son Benjamin will be returning to the states sometime at the end of this year, and Mark will be going to PG school at Monterey to study communications engineering beginning in February. While he's been in Misawa, Mark has been a subsurface direct support officer.

I heard from Bill Ostendorff recently. Bill, Chris, and their daughter Becky are in Austin, Texas. Bill started law school at the University of Texas in May and is working part-time for a law firm doing research. Rusty Pope and Ken Grain are also going to law school at the University of Texas. Bill, Rusty, and Ken are all in the navy reserve in Austin. Bill is with a minewarfare group — he says there aren't too many nuke jobs in the Reserves.

Just a few days ago I got a pleasure surprise in the maU. Vic Thombs was going to tie the knot in New York on 9 October with Margaret Ann Sheehy — Congratulations!

I don't have any other word to pass on right now. Mary K and I are headed for El Toro at the end of September — please keep in touch.

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77 Sec'y, Mr. Daniel F. Busch USN 2405 Lemontree Ln. Piano TX 75074 Percent Members: 78 There is no easy way to open this column, but 1 must inform the class of the death of a fine Classmate, Lt. Mike Brown from 34th company.

Mike died during an aircraft accident in the Indian Ocean on August 5th. For those of us that knew Mike as a Napster or as a companymate, he will truly be missed. Our class condolences to Kathy Lee, Mike's wife and to his family.

My mail has caught up to me and I must apologize for missing last month but I was somewhere between AnnapoUs and Texas. We live about 10 miles north of DaUas and our new phone number is (H) 214/423-0461, (W) 214/995-1500.

Some of you may be stopping at NAS on a crosscountry. Give me a call and update me on your news. I guess you can't get away from the old place; 1 have met three USNA grads in the same department here in Texas Instruments and my officemate is Don Fiorino, a '77 West Point grad.

It also appears that many of you read Shipmate and have responded to my request for news.

An update on the doctors among us: John Gerhard writes from California to announce that Bill AdsU, Tom Diggs, Tom Husiman, Jerry Leninger, Harry Meyers, Keith Munson and he himself completed their internships at Balboa on June 30th. BiU and Jerry have orders to flight surgeon training in Pensacola and Harry is slotted for undersea medicine traiiung in 1983. Tom Diggs and Tom Husiman are going to San Diego-based

tioned at USNA in the seamanship and navigation department. Dave Coss and wife Laura are in Norfolk with HG-6 flying H-46s. Dave just returned from a deployment onboard CONCORD along with Brad Lewis.

John and Nonie Bird John Bird and wife Nonie spent the Summer in Connecticut at SOAC school. Ninie returned to homeport Charleston to continue her 5th grade teaching job and John is going back to sea aboard the SIMON BOLIVAR. I guess this is a rare picture of the two together! Bob Eves is deployed aboard USS THORN (DD-988) in the Indian Ocean. His

wife Denise sends the family picture, although young Robert is 18-months old now. Bob and Denise are in Virginia Beach after a tour on the West Coast as hangar deck officer aboard an LHA. He is currently in HSL-34. Bob has two brothers at USNA now. Matt '84 and Alan '86.

ships, USS TRIPOLI and USS JUNEAU respectively.

Keith selected the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune. John Gerhard graduated from Harvard Medical School last June and was married to the former Laurie Ansley the same month. He has orders to USS RANGER in Australia as a flight surgeon with CVW-2. Laurie is expecting their first.

My old youngster roommate has left the Navy and moved back to his booming hometown of Vestal, New York . . . Ed Yetsko has a job as an engineer with IBM. Ed's wife Lynn is keeping busy with their two-year old, Erin, and working parttime as a nurse. Pete Misiewicz and his wife HoUis had twins this Spring but no details of where they are now. Mike Traeblood and his wife Karen may have the record though, with triplets born last April. Brian, Matthew and Heather have an older brother, Jonathan, who is two. Mike is stationed at the pubUc works center in Norfolk. Terry Hopkins is stationed with the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton and Harry Donigan spent a few weeks in Lebanon with the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unk assisting in the departure of the PLO. Sean Rice is at fleet combat direction systems support activity in Virginia Beach. He is working with the NTDS programs for the 963 class. Sean married the former Katie Peterson last month in Fort Story, Virginia. Alan Richardson wrote to update us on his tour in SnvERsroES (SSN-697). He just completed his engineer qualification and is now weapons officer after having served as sonar officer and then MPA. Mark Slivka, also served aboard SILVERSIDES until June when he resigned.

Doug Brigand and wife Joni are stationed at COMFleTraGru, Peari Harbor. Doug is an assistant engineering department head and they are expecting their second child next month. Joni's brother Rob Prodoehl and his wife Debbie are staShipmate, November 1982

Jeff Patterson, Scott Fontaine, Steve Geises Jeff Patterson has been the guard officer at Marine Barracks Rota, Spain, for the last two years and sees many a Classmate on the way to the Mediterranean. Recently his two roommates stopped by for a photo and probably a few cold ones. Scott Fontaine is the Lamps helo detachment commander on a frigate out of Mayport and Steve Geisen is the chief engineer. Jeff and wife Kathy have two children, Patrice (3) and Jeff (1). Jeff saw Bob Vasser recently. Bob is flying A-7s and hopes to transfer to fighters soon.

Mark Diunizio is in grad school at Monterey, California, and recently celebrated his cousin's commissioning into the LDO program. Also present was Mark's brother Jim who is XO of LAFAYETTE. Carl Moore and his wife Cheryl were in Rota, Spain, where Carl was stationed as a C-130 pilot. Unfortunately, he hurt his back at SERE school and the condition has worsened to the point of becoming permanently grounded.

Since then he has applied for transfer to the CEC and should be back to the states before the end of the year. Carl has had occasion to see a few Classmates in Rota also. Jerry Bennett dropped in on his H-46 while out chopping off KALAMAZOO. Dave Hayes also passed through on his way home and out of the Navy. Dave and Marie are settling in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with their two girls.

Bob and Denise Eves Ed Anderson just carrier quaUfied down at KingsviUe, Texas. Shan Delmar is assigned to CONSTITUTION in Boston and recently married. Randy Franke has graduated from medical school and is on the West Coast.

Bill Frost writes from his second year at Duke Law School. Gary Beaver has graduated from Duke and is at Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island.

Chris O'Connor, stationed with the Marine Barracks in Iceland, married Mari Gail Olson, a music teacher at the DOD school there in July.

Bill worked at the 2nd Marine Division legal office this summer and sat next to John "Boots" Bukauskas who is in his third year in law school at South Texas School of Law in Houston. Word has it that John, his wife Gay and two sons are doing great.

Dave Walters was married in March. He and his wife Wanda are stationed at Cherry Point where Dave flies A-6s for VMA-332. Dave has been going to schools amd running into Classmates.

While at FAC school in Little Creek, Dave saw OUie Read who is stationed aboard VIRGINIA as navigator Jim Rowan got his navigator wings and got married in August at the USNA Chapel.

Wayne Vanderschuere left the Marine Corps in June and is working as an electrical engineer at Edison Electric. Dave Walter and John Bukauskas are looking for Mike Frick and Ron King (3rd Company). Anyone with a clue contact John at 9539 Spiralwood, Houston TX 77086.

That's all for this issue. Now that everyone has my new address and I'm out here in Dallas, I'U expect a lot of mail. Hope everyone had a good Homecoming so send mail and pictures so everyone can share.

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79 Con. Sec'y, 1st Lt. Larry Khlstadius USMC c/o Mrs. S. Veazey 1122 Country Club Road WUmington NC 28403 West Coast Reporter Lt. Francis J. Dombrowski USN Naval Air Training Unit, Mather AFB Sacramento CA 95655 Percent Members: 89 Greetings! As I write this missive. Navy footbaU is 0-0. By the time you read this. Navy should be 9-0. For those in the right television region you were lucky enough to see ABC's coverage of the game vs. Virginia. Talked to PhU McConkey and he informed me that Abe EUis was indeed married to the former Judi Hoskin on 28 August. John Seldon and other ex-cons from First Company were known to be in attendance. I would mention that Craig Mejowski was there, but I can't speU his last name and I can't find my Lucky Bag. My wife, Karen, and I packed it up when we moved to NC and it's stiU incognito. Bob Luti was recendy in Pensacola when he had to take a helo off of a ship (Navy type). He looks into the cockpit and there sit Kit McCuUey. NaturaUy Bob found a different helo. How's the pump. Kit? Speaking offlyingand such, Mark Decker is flying P-3s out of Bermuda. Must be some tough duty! Karen and I were there on our honeymoon but couldn't locate him, so he must be working hard. Rumor has it that he is the youngest plane captain in the Navy. Congrats, Max! Scott Griffith is flying search and rescues out of JacksonvUle, Florida. Brian PliiUips has also been seen roaming that locale. Vice any previous word, Joe Boland is at El Toro, California. Almost '79er Pete Cnccio is currentiy with the 2nd Recon Bn of 2d MarDiv. He is married to a lovely gal named Lisa and they have a baby. Jeff KUngensmith reports that Chris and Jim Rionx are doing very weU. Their redhead, Jamie, is getting to be a big girl.

I know that '79 is represented by a least one Marine in Beirut. Steve Walsh is with the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit which is in Beirut. Back to CamLej off float is Ray Kntch. He is flyboy here at the swamp. Ray Martin is in the 8th Motor as an XO with Truck Company at Camp Lejeune.

Don Geving is out at Fort SUl, Oklahoma, teaching at the Army ArtiUery School. Back to Jeff KUngensmith, he is serving as the S-4, and for some reason the Stroh Brewing Co has opened a plant next to his unit. Besides redistributing the wealth of America, Moose is also busy racing cars on backwoods tracks not unUke James Dean. Speaking of speed, stiU no word from the West Coast circus. How's 'bout Mo, Po, and Dave?

Talked to Mike NeUer; he is stationed aboard USS SANDLANCE out of Charleston. Mike spent the month of September in New London at diver's school. Congratulations to all of our frocked Ueutenants! Mike informs me that our nukes received this honor in August. John Messerschmidt is in USS JAMES MADISON, also known as The Pier.

He and Lizann are doing weU and attended a party given by Jeimy and Mike Neller. Also in the Charleston area are Roger Rose aboard USS NARWHAL and Greg Hanold in USS BATFISH. Greg, do we hear wedding beUs? Two '79ers, Mike Welsh and Andy Adamshick, are in USS JAMES MONROE.

Doug Fremont is aboard USS THOMAS JEFFERSON. They are aU stationed in Charleston.

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deadUne is the 10th two months before the issue, e.g., this column is due September 10th. Hope to have the news from the Army-Navy game from people that attended or have TV parties where they are stationed. It was good to see '79ers at Homecoming! I'll report on those festivities in a couple of months. Enjoy!

West Coast Reporter WeU, gang, here it is!!! The long-awaited '79 class article. Now that the cars are paid off and most of us are Ueutenants, it's time to clean the cobwebs off the letters that have been accumulating in the class MaUbox, and there's plenty of them in there. If you haven't noticed from the different name and address at the top of the article, I've officiaUy reUeved for the West Coast Pete Hnsta of aU the duties and responsibiUties of corresponding secretary to Shipmate and report ready to assume same (I copied that from my old SWOS handouts). After a brief, but enriching tour with the Surface Forces, Pacific (USS TUSCALOOSA LST-1187) I chose to transfer to Navy air. So, here I sit in lovely, humid Pensacola waiting for graduation from VT-10 and orders to Sacramento for P-3 training.

First off, a big thanks to Pete for carrying the torch this far. He's done weU to this point but of late has had a rough time in P-Cola. Good luck, Pete!

I've got some letters in front of me and lots of dated stuff that I'U be getting out in this article, some of it from March and April. My goal is to keep us in the spotUght and get the word out each month. I need some letters, guys (and wives)!!!

If I don't get any postage from you I don't want to turn into a gossip columnist and make it up.

I need facts! I need news! Even if it's dirt I'U print it (as long as it's good "dirt"). BasicaUy, this article is ours and as long as I hear from you out there in DOD-land, there wUl be an article. That's the last time you'U hear me beg for letters. 'Nuff said!

Now onto the NEWS: Roger Royston and family are off to Crypto School as NSA, Ft. Meade.

That'U be a 3-year program. Al Drake married Lauri Rosenlof and reports doing weU at Duke Med School. Henry Jones is in BRADLEY as EMO/EWO and qualified SWO. Dennis Fox (21) is flying A-7s at NAS Lemoore and writes that Mary and Tom Arenz are with pubUc works at El Toro. Lou Beyer and wife Pat are in sunny San Diego. He's cunentiy in BRISTOL COUNTY, but is due to transfer to inteU. Also in San Diego in BAINBRIDGE is Marty Dancer (say heUo to Jim GentUe and Steve Gates for me). Jim GigUotti is an A-6 NFO at Oceana. Ted Houck is in exciting BeeviUe pushing studs as a Sergrad TA-4 instmctor. BiU Marriott and wife Candy are in Bermuda wUh P-3s. Brent Norman and family are at China Lake where he's flying helos. CUff Perkins and wife Dannette are in Charleston, USS MuLLiNDC (?). Chad Sain is flying P-3s out of Bmnswick. Mike Trcka is going for A-7s and is currently at KingsviUe. Mac WUIiams and Maryanne are at Oceana. He'sflyingA-6s.

Some word from Camp Pendleton (PhibgniEastPac's favorite offshore playground): Tim MacneU and wife Kim are weU. He's an H&S company commander with the 7th ENGSUPPBATT. Pete Rasmussen and wife Susie are enjoying Ufe bringing up son Kris who is now walking (or marching). Pete is apparendy holding down a major's bUlet as maintenance mgr. for an artUlery battaUon. Also at Pendleton; Keith Tibbitts and wife Karen.

Gary Cerezo is assigned USS NASSAU and Tony Heimer is in FORT FISHER and is staying as

navigator after being selected by Dept. Head School. Way to go, Tony! PhU CoUom was EOOW quaUfied on TRUXTUN and with him is Tim Flynn and Jim Goodwin.

Tom McPhiUips was married 2 January to Rohm Leblanc and is enjoying wedded bUss whUe flying with HM-16 (The Squadron Without a Mission). He writes that Mark Decker and Mike Szostak are with VP-24, Craig Makjowski is in a PHM Support Group, and Mike Marciano is in BUTTE moored at beautiful, downtown Earle, New Jersey. Also, Jeff KUngensmith is retimiing from one year at Okinawa to Camp Lejeune. Joe Unger is at VT-4, P-Cola; Bob Luti is flymg A-6s at Oceana; and Scott Griffith and wife Debbie are in Jax for SAR duty.

Mike Dean, Tom Facer, and Mike GaUant say they're ready to go again on another 221-day around the world cruise on CALIFORNIA. Racking up that sea tune, eh, feUas? From Omo, Mike Lambie and wife MicheUe are setting up shop in the Pacific Northwest. Also aboard is Tim Giardina. I understand you feUas had quite a time just getting through the anti-nukees to yoiu- new home.

From WABASH (The CannonbaU), Greg Baka and Kyle Kaker participated in their second Viemamese rescue, bringing the total to 248 saved. There goes a star on the Humanitarian Service Ribbon.

Kvk Michaelson (22) fmished DCA School and is aboard DEWEY. He and wife SherriU are located in Charleston. Also in Charleston, Pa'nl Wright and wife JUl and Andy Hagelin. Steve Smith is anxiously waiting whUe his wife Liz is exjiectiag another famUy addition soon (has the big event happened?). Mike Sottung has activated the NFO portion of his career plan and de-activated SWO. He is at VT-10 right now waiting to get airborne.

Mario BladueU is OPS Boss in FAIRFAX CTY. George Jackson recentiy received a COMS U B L A N T Letter of Conunendation as a JOOD. BZ, George!! Skip Krause is fmished with VT-10 in P-Cola and moving into VT-86.1 think he's the fust '79er to complete VT-10 on the air option.

Mark Young and wife Karen are in JAX (P-3s).

Ted Branch is manhandUng A-7s out of CecU Field. Jimmy Danmark and Mike Simms are both with VP-30. Danny Fitzgerald is flying E-2s m sunny San Diego (is the club stiU rocking Wed. nights?) and Russ Nevitt is at North Island flying War Hoovers (S-3s). Vince Domzalski, married last AprU, is an expectant Pop with a target date of July (that's three months ago; how'd U go?).

He's also in P-Cola waiting for Al to start. As a matter of fact, he coordinated my frocking ceremony at Schools Command as an assistant to the PAO there.

"E.D." Abordo and Mike Kennedy were both quaUfied SWO aboard WORDEN. Mike is currentiy in P-Cola along with Sandy Jones (formerly of HOLT).

A shipmate of Harvey Lyons' in STRAUSS sent in an interesting anecdote of Harvey's conversation with CTF 75 concenung a flying submarine!?

No comment by Harvey was to be found. He was, however, quaUfied SWO and EOOW recendy. Say heUo to Ron Kun, "The Happy Hawaiian" for me; teU hUn his brodier is domg fine up at Whitmg Field.

EUeen and Jim Stokes are presentiy TAD at NAS Bermuda. Jim is OIC of a SeaBee Det domg some overhaul work there. The famUy is expected to grow to four, that's 4, late this Summer.

Greg Hutto (5) and wife are at Stanford doing grad work for die "other Air Arm of the DOD." He's slated to report to AFTEVCEN (what is that?) in Albuquerque after completion of his Shipmate, November 1982

Greg and Eileen Hutto on the Big Day Studies. Dan Carthy and Tim Ebbinghouse completed the VP RAG at Moffett and are off to the "submarine races" with a local P-3 squadron and whatever girls they can find. Ray Spicer is stiU in R.E. PEARY, but what he's doing is anybody's guess. Thanks for the postcard, Ray. How are the foUcs? Sean "Studs" Cate is deployed in YOUNG and enjoying it. He's the navigator and is probably wreaking havoc in WestPac at this very moment.

How's it look for Sabailand, Studs? Bob Huddleston is aboard CONSTELLATION as the inteU (O) for an A-7 squadron.

Grant Thornton's wife Daryl wrote that Grant is in the yards at Newport News aboard USS G.C. MARSHALL along with NeU Larimer. Grant aUeady has his "dolphins" and is hoping for engineer's school. Further, Rich Reynolds (along with wife EUen) is awaiting a baby son (how do they know that?) whUe stationed in SAMPSON out of JAX. Dave Emerling and wife Sandy are in KingsviUe, Texas, on fUght instmctor duty. Dave's heading for A-7s at JAX. Robin Needham (21) is at Warner Robbins, Georgia, with wife Heidi and their new son Ryan, bom Febmary. John Messerschmidt (2) is back in Charleston in MADISON after a Newport News overhaul. Greg Balestrieri and Jacqiue have also moved back to Charleston after an overhaul of BEN FRANKLIN. Thanks for the letter, Daryl!

More news from 5: John Kaiser's wife, Mary, wrote to announce the birth of their son, John Michael, m October (better late than never). Big John is m BARNSTABLE CTY. out of Little Creek.

Pete Parsons wrote whUe on a particularly exciting duty day aboard NnoTZ. He gave the lowdown on aU our Nucs there. He's cunentiy auxiliaries officer. Ralph Spaulding is RL Div (0) and soon to be nuclear trairung assistant. Gary Blazin is R Div (0) and Steve FUUpow is E2 Div (0).

They're aU looking ahead to the engineer's exam in eight months. Good luck, guys! Thanks for writing, Pete.

Dale Rngieri's wife, Anne, dropped a note to fiU us m on theU whereabouts. They've bought a house m V. Beach as he's flying Tomcats on the East Coast. Also, Drew Bragal and SheUy are thefe as Drew is fmishmg up at VF-171. Bob WUson and Kim are Uving in Green Run as Bob is also a fighter-type. Thanx for the note, Anne. Good luck in the house.

And now for the news from CLUB 29: Gretch and MUse GaUagher are living blissfuUy on the island of Oahu. Mike is an NFO with VP-1 at Barbers Pomt. Jim Bames and wife Judy are packing up for JAX. Jim's soon to start flying P-3s up front after a long tour as a Sergrad in the mighty T-28 at Corpus Christi. Big wedding news for the "Ramblers": Mac SUvester was married September 18th at the Academy. Yes, sportsfans.

Sir Mackamo and Diane finaUy did it! They've aUeady picked out their "love cottage" in Norfolk where Mac wiU be converting to LAMPS Shipmate, November 1982

helos. Keith TindaU and Debbie are faring weU in sunny San Diego. KT qualified SWO in July and is looking forward to some time inport while aboard FANNING. Keith Luker is finally employed at NAB Coronado. He's a "Top Chop" fiUing a dept. head job on base. Dan "Dude" HammiU is here at VT-10 learning to be an NFO. Dan is hoping they'U put backseats on the Space Shuttle! Stan Clark was recently selected for F-14s whUe instmcting at KingsviUe. He's stiU there with Doug Cochran who's probably waiting for the new Vettes to come out so he can crash one. Randy Compton is alive and weU flying F-14s for VF-84.

He was recently here in P-Cola for a visit home.

I met him in the unofficial O'Club, "Rosie's."

Rick Warner is flying B-52s out of Ft. Worth with "the other air arm of the DOD." How many movies did you see on the last alert, Ricky? What a tough Ufe! Jim Wise is floating off the East Coast somewhere in BARNEY. Jim Messenger and RaeAnn have finished Nav School at Mather AFB and are headed for the P-3 RAG at JAX. The doctors were giving a "thumbs up" for a little "Andy" to show up sometime in October. We're all hoping and praying, RaeAnn!!! Birdman was last seen flying a War Hoover over N. Island. And lastly, if anyone has seen the 29th Co. Nucs or Marines, please cut out my address, paste it to them, and mail them with a DOD stamp (not COD).

Now, just a few quick notes and I'U close. I really think this article is a group effort. Judging from the batch of letters I've opened, everyone is somewhat embarrassed and mad about our column going blank over the last few issues. Send letters, postcards, pictures, money, anything!!! I'U get it in. Also, excuse any errors in dates, names, and places. Some of the stuff for this article was compiled from old passed-down notes. Next time we'll get it right!

Coming in next month's issue: 1) more class news; 2) a picture of "The Gang of Sbc" at VP-25; 3) a list of Air Option transferees.

Memory for the month: Do you remember the infamous food fight our Plebe Year during Army Week?

That's all for now. Take care and I'll see you . . . Later.

Frank

80 Sec'y, Ens. W. H. Stanley USN 53 Oxford Road Norwich CT 06360 Percent Members: 95

I have to tell you of the shock I received this week upon arriving home from the Squadron one day. There in my mailbox was a letter which bore the address of the COMMANDER THIRD FLEET. After several minutes of trying to figure out what I had done wrong, or had finally been caught doing, I worked up enough courage to open it. Enclosed was this announcement from VAdm. Lawrence: In a ceremony at NAS Whiting Field, Florida, on 30 July 1982, VAdm. W.P. Lawrence USN '51 pinned Navy pilot wings on his daughter. Ens. Wendy B. Lawrence USN '81. Wendy's maternal grandfather is RAdm. MacPherson Berrien Williams USN (Ret.) '30. Wendy will report to HeUcopter Combat Support Squadron SIX in Norfolk, Virginia, for her first fleet assignment.

Congratulations to Wendy, and also to the following list of newly designated naval aviators which was furnished by Mary Felker: Craig Felker, HSL, Mayport; Dave Mutzabaugh, HS, North Island; Frank Zucco, HM, Norfolk; Steve Smith, VT-6 Instmctor, Pensacola; Tom Hartline, HC-11, North Island; Don Mueth, HSL, Barber Point; Lori Miklos, HC, North Island; Dave Branzell, NC, North Island; Patrick Smith, HSL, Barbers Point; Brooks Barlow, BT-Z Instructor, Pensacola; and Joe Dorgan, HSL, duty station unknown. Congratulations once again to all on your "wingings".

Gary Wittman's wife Jane also suppUed me with some information from the aviation community.

Mike McCloskey is going jets, and his wife, Jamie, is pregnant and due sometime in late January.

Chris Forbes' wife Carole is pregnant and is expecting sometime in October. Randy Durkopb has received his wings and wiU be flying A-6s, and Jim Tanner is going props and is due here in Corpus Christi soon.

Brian Kissell sent a quick note along with these pictures of Tom Boyce's wedding. Tom and Joanne were married on 10 July at the Naval Academy Chapel. Also present were Ted Carter, Steve Kauffman, Don Mueth, Kevin Redfern, Brad Ward, Mark Mervine, Don Galaska, Brian KisseU, and Mark Comtois.

1 received a baby announcement from Michele and Rick Magners announcing the arrival of Jessica Ann Magners who was born on 18 August.

Rick is currently on the West Coast serving in PLEDGE. Diane Durban also wrote from the West Coast where she has volunteered her services as the correspondence representative for the 20th Company. Diane reports seeing Fred Tettelbach and Joan Farnett Brown in Monterey and Long Beach respectively. Diane can be reached at 133 3rd St., Pacific Grove CA 93950, and she wants to hear from her Classmates from 20.

81 Sec'y, Ens. Peter Sciabarra USN 3929 Montego Drive, Apt. B Corpus Christi TX 78415 Percent Members: 94 Hello Again, Classmates— I cannot believe that another Summer has passed, as I write this Labor Day Weekend '82.

It has been a long hot Summer here in Corpus Christi, and hopefully by the time this column is in print the temperatures will have fallen slightly for the upper 90s which we have had continuously since early May. Primary has only three flights for me, and I am anxiously awaiting my selection this week.

Joanne and Tom Boyce Donna Wright sent me an update from Windsor Locks, Connecticut, where Charles is going through prototype. New arrivals at prototype are Joanne and Tom Boyce. Linda and Keith Bowman 99

"How did these guys get in the picture?" became the proud parents of Erica Austin before moving to Connecticut last May. Beth and Tom Jacob are expecting their first chUd in November, as are Debbie and Rob Cavett and Doima and Charies Wright, both in January. CongratiUations and best of luck to aU the new and future parents.

Lil Ramirez writes to inform us that she has recentiy spent some time on the lovely resort isle of Diego Garcia, whUe on deployment with the USS PROTEUS. WhUe on the isle, LU reports seeing Mary BarUo, who is with USS HECTOR as a supply officer. In Perth, AustraUa, LU ran into Pat Ryan and Ernie Gonazlez, both with USS JOHN F . KENNEDY. After her "memorable"

sheUback iiutiation, LU reported seeing Mary Andrews in The PhiUppines where she is working as the C O M N A V P H I L protocol officer. Also there were Virginia O'Rourke who was working as the discipline officer, and Art Karatzov who is stationed on board TRUXTUN. Back on Guam, Debbie and Mike Cbapon have arrived, and Debbie is expecting a baby shortly.

Heard from my pal and feUow "New Yawker," Noreen McQuade, who had some information to pass on. On a recent trip to Pensacola, Noreen ran into Mark Mydityshyn, Tim MeCloskey, Lex Lanletta, and Mark Bradley. Also in P-Cola are Dan Pederson, Tina and Dave McCurdy and Artie FarreU, who wiU be msuried to Christy on 29 December in West Palm Beach, Florida. Noreen is StiU on board YOSEMTTE and seemingly enjoying her shipboard Ufe. And lasdy for this month I received a 12th Company newsletter from Paul Jaeger from which I'U pass on some information. Linda and Mark Hyman were married last April and are with CARL VINSON in Norfolk. John Severino is in the Mediterranean with EISENHOWER. Rex Putman is in prototype in New York, as are Dave Lane, Tim Ryan, and John Hetrick. Tim Disher, Jim Ahlgrimm, Chuck French, and Dave Carison all completed Nuke School together. Lix and Tony Perotti are in Groton, where Tony is in ALEXANDER HAMILTON. Eric Armour and Kevin O'Flaherty are flying T-2s in KingsviUe. Gigi and Brad Foreman are in BeeviUe. Paul is cunentiy in Sacramento for NFO training along with Dave Jackson, Jeff Freeman, Kay Hire, Craig Lanew, Joe Schartung and Bruce Hagaman. Also in

Sacramento, in other classes, are John WaU, Mike Fagan, Fred Smith, and Jim Hefternan. Thanks for aU the news, Paul, and keep putting out those quaUty newsletters for the 12th Company.

WeU, that brings this month's conespondence to a close, but I can't end this November column without saying: Let's Go Big BLue!!!

BEAT ARMY!!!

See you aU next month. Ski.

82 Sec'y, Ens. Gus Anderson USN 17 Slocum Avenue Newport RI 02840 Percent Members: 98 I did not receive too much maU this month but here goes . . .

Tommy Garrison and John Weidman were finaUy heard from; they were staying at John's house on TAD. That sounds Uke a tough assignment. They suppUed the majority of the info for this month. First, and perhaps the biggest news was that Shela Duffy shoiUd be the first mother in the Class of '82. She married BiU Patterson in July and Shela is expecting for the middle of next year. Congratulations!!!

Tyrone Hughes and Davy Jones visited our class president in their spare time from Quantico. They said that they were ready getting into it. Matt "Bam-Bam" Alyward put together a mgby team in Q-town (what else?). Others there included Dave Samples, Don Bennett, Mark Simms, Stacy von Hauten, Butch Smitb, and Bob Hendry. Eddie Meyers worked out for the Adanta Falcons for a month — his month of leave — and was placed on "mihtary reserve" by the club and fiUl time "active" by the Marines.

Steve Irwin (USAF) stopped in up here in Newport to visit some friends. It turned out to be a wild party at Mike Fiero's house. It was good to see him and says he loves it. Barry Baptiste, Jim Buglewitz, and Steve wiU be undergoing extensive Air Force pilot training in Mississippi. They all took two weeks to learn to solo at an indoctrination course in Texas.

John Weidman and Ken Perry spent some time in France this past Summer doing some studying, beUeve that or not. Ted Stank worked with the Columbian Navy this past Summer and Mark RosseU worked on the Protramid staff at Tipton, traming the Second Class. At the Pentagon, John VoU(off, Joanne Cerasaulo, Chuck Gepford, and the recentiy married Craig Uffman are aU working hard staying out of the big brass' way. In a Utde 'grapevine' news flash. Brad Conners and Kevin Thome are now married to their respective brides, and Terry Richie is now engaged . . . details at eleven.

Jack Goetz and MUte WaUey enjoyed theU TAD m P-cola before theU classes started. Rich Nicklas had TAD in Seatde. "What is the fine for shippmg beef across state Unes???" BUI Flynn was stationed at Ocean City, Maryland, for TAD. He was doing some serious work on a tan. Chuck Borowski played soccer for his TAD at the Academy. Paul Friediiclis had TAD in Boston but did not Uke that city too much. He had his car stereo, his home stereo, and to top it off, his class ring aU stolen on three separate occasions. Needless to say, he cannot wait to get to Orlando and Nuke School. Doug Lowe enjoyed his TAD by staying at Adm. Lawrence's house outside of Alexandria, Virginia.

On the marriage scene, Dave Spoeri was married to Margret Kneavel three days after graduation.

At Sub-Base, New London, ten Classmates are completing the submarine officers basic course.

They are Rich Armknecht, Mike Jordan, Noel Davis, Jun Fritche, Ted Varaer, Tom EUison, BiU Dmce, Tom McGraw, pre-nuke Jay Kenna, and Joe Voice of Navy Hockey and "CaU Me 'toe' " Direnzo. Those boys had a tough time, going to class for eight hours a day and then going from 8 to 12 at night for attack smd diving training.

Everyone except Jay is strategic weapons; Jay is bound for Orlando. Also from New London, Fr. Condon is working on getting a Nuke Crmse pin.

In other news, Jim Righter is engaged to Barb Nester. Joe Direnzo added that he was Ensign Food this Summer and invented a new meal to compete with the Tom Ray Hot Brown Sandwich.

It was caU Direnzo's Gyro and was a combination Greek and ItaUan dish. Whether is goes the way of Cod Almandine remains to be seen. Jeff Oldham took over Joe's job when Joe went to New London. Jeff is recovering from knee siugery.

From Newport, MUce Cram and Ken Olson have been coaching the Napsters in theU spare time.

Steve Fehr came up to visit one weekend from Qtown. Three women '82ers are doing very weU at SWOS. They are Linda Postenreider, Joanne Pottey, and Michelle Howard. AU here look forward to graduation on 10 November.

That is about it for this month. I would Uke to get as much information from the activities of the Class as I can. If you have any pictures you would like to have put in Shipmate, please send them along to me. I will be here until the end of January and then I will be in USS JESSE L . BROWN

(FF-1089), FPO NY. Any information of any kind will be deeply appreciated. Thanks again.

The Alumni Association records are the only ones anywhere that cover the Academy, service and civilian career of our alumni. It is therefore important for historical and biographical purposes that they be as complete as possible, and all alumni who have not done so recently are urged to provide an updated biography for our records

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Chapter News DEADLINE: For January — February — 10 November; — for March — 4 January because of postgraduate studies or training, about 59% of the Class of 1975 is stiU on active duty.

Accountability has presented some problems, certain midshipmen hiring lawyers m order to overcome the penalities assigned after serious conduct offenses. However, the Brigade has supported the VAdm. Edward C WaUer USN '49, superinten- efforts of the administration to handle such cases, dent of the Naval Academy, was the principal the latter being fair and just in its effort to mainspeaker at the first meeting of the autumn season tain integrity, the midshipman recognizes that acfor the AnnapoUs Chapter of the Alumni Associa- countability is not be slanted for one's self but for tion held on 9 September. Over 150 Alumni, wives the country. faculty and friends were present to hear Admiral Communication skUls, expeciaUy in verbal areas, WaUer discuss his perception of the Academy and are to be stressed, and although the Naval the midshipmen on board.

Academy is an engineering school, more emphasis Capt. Lou Reasonover USN '54 opened the on the humanities will be given for those who can meeting by introducing his board of trustees — include them in their studies.

Capt. "Doc" Blanchard USN (Ret.) '56, vice presiIn a question and answer period. Admiral dent; Cdr. Dave Church USN '67, secretary; Lt. WaUer stated that the 7% membership in the Charles Love USN '78, treasurer; Capt. Jack Brigade of female midshipmen is working out weU, Wales USN (Ret.) '51, national representative; and and that 32 members of the faculty are female, councU members — LGen. H. W. Buse USMC most with their doctorates. Faculty members are (Ret.) '34, RAdm. Roy Benson USN (Ret.) '29, chosen not only for their scholastic accomplishCapt. George Zeberiein USN '54, Mr. Chet Car- ments, but because they are role models, and a reroU '68, and Lt. Jim Jackson USN '75. A report quest has been made to the Bureau of Personnel from the treasurer indicated that the Chapter is that no officer be assigned the Naval Academy weU on the positive side of the economic ledger who intends to resign his commission. and furthermore that the Chapter had been able AdmUal WaUer asked Como. Leon Edney USN to contribute $600.00 to the Academy varisty team '57 to explain "Black Sunday," which had taken through the golf tournament administered by Cdr. place after Parents Weekend recentiy. Edney stated Fred R. MarUn SC USN '65 this Summer in which that in 1981 at the same time frame, the first class over 100 participants played. Another project in its usual droll fashion had "worked over" the which the Chapter wiU support by volunteer atplebes' rooms, giving those young people sometendance or other means is a Family Services thing to do after their parents had departed. This Center which wUl endeavor to help newly arriv- year rather than causing resentment and hard feeling officers and enUsted men and their famUies, ings, he had requested the first class to organize as weU as retired personnel in the Annapolis area and manage a number of athletic events to create by answering questions and rendering whatever a positive and fun evening and to keep the assistance can be given to the miUtary community. newcomers busy and eventually a bit fatigued. Admiral Waller thanked Edney for the explanation, Admiral WaUer stated that he had had a fuU and and went on to state that the first class summer deUghtful year at the Naval Academy, but that as in aU miUtary posts, there were stiU areas of con- detail at the Academy had indicated to him that they had worked very hard indeed to make this cern in which he hoped to make improvements.

Plebe Summer a success, a feeUng in which he The quaUty and spirit of the Brigade is high and highly concurred. most encouraging, with Scholastic Aptitude Tests averaging weU over 570 in verbal scores and 660 In another question, he was asked why the in math scores. In addition, 75% of the incoming pubhc and especiaUy the retired commuiuty of Anplebes head eamed letters in varsity athletics. napoUs had not been invited to hear Adm. Hyman Rickover USN (Ret.) '22 address the Brigade The Academy has been highly rated in its curriciUum, standing first in systems engineering and recendy at the Academy. The press and pubhc were third m ocean engineering ratings. Doctorates have not invited, he said, at the request of Admiral Rickover, but from the number of seats taken at been earned by over 75% of the civilian faculty, the fieldhouse, he was sure that many had come and all naval officers teaching academics at the to hear this interesting speaker. Admiral Rickover Academy must have the master's degree. had held the attention of the Brigade with his However, despite the fine job being done by the discussion of his life in the Navy for 64 years, and dean of admissions, there does arrive in The Yard had indicated that if a speaker had come to speak annually a 2% increment of midshipmen who to his Class as a midshipman, that speaker would should not be here. Admiral WaUer indicated that have been a graduated of the Class of 1854. One three efforts on which he will concentrate during of the themes that Admiral Rickover had stressed the coming years are: 1) to make the midshipmen was that the naval officer should be determined understand that they are careerists; 2) to sharpen to do well and should be in tune with his God for their sense of accountabUity for their own actions; and 3) to encourage their desire for self-education, guidance in his efforts. He was very well received by the Brigade, which gave him three cheers at the especially in verbal skills. Studies had indicated end of his discussion. that of the Class of 1958, 27'/a % are still on active duty, and recent pay raises have made retenAdmiral Waller stated that he had a fine staff, tion percentages more and more attractive for a fine student body, and a fine job. he was already newer graduates. Considering seven years as the spoken to many Alumni groups and Parents' active duty minimum for Naval Academy officers, Clubs, and he will endeavor to broaden these acwith minimum service and an extended period tivUies as time permits.

ANNAPOLIS

Cdr. Dave Church USN U.S. Naval Academy AnnapoUs MD 21402

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Capt. Reasonover thanked Admiral Waller for his fine presentation and indicated that future meetings wiU be on 10 November, 12 January, 9 February, 9 March, and 13 April, with evening events to be announced in December and May. AU Alumni in the Annapolis area are invited to participate in these functions.

COLORADO Al Lowe 2550 Ouray Way Aurora CO 80013

The first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Chapter assembled on 30 July 1982, with chairman Steve Duncan '63, Art Stiles '29, and Gib Rindahl '53 submitting their recommendations to the president on the Chapter by-Laws.

Maury Wemess '54, Chapter president, appointed three board members, based on recommendations from the by-law committee: Jim Bicknell '61 for one year; Wayne Brown '37 for two years; and Gib Rindahl '53 for three yars. These three members had previously had experience as elected officers. Lee Fryberger '54 was also appointed to serve on the board for one year inasmuch as he is the outgoing Chapter president. Al Lowe wiU serve as secretary/treasurer.

The Chapter was now concerned as weU with a more thorough and positive method of financing the activities of the group, insuring that the naval reserve committee in Colorado Springs had complete information for the game with Air Force on 9 October, and pubhcity for family picnic which was to be held at the Ken-Caryl Ranch on 29 August. Finally, discussion was held on duties for each of the officers of the Chapter for future events.

DETROIT Arthur W. Bryant 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 The annual "Reef Points" dinner to honor the candidates from the DetroU area entering the 1986 class of midshipmen was held on Sunday night, June 6, 1982. Speaker for the evening was again LCdr. Margaretmary ToreUi USN who gave a very interesting presentation and answered some very detailed questions. This year we honored 16 incoming candidates and in keeping with our tradition, each candidate was given a rose to present to his or her mother.

Those Alumni in attendance and providing sponsorships so that candidate's cost for the evening were covered were: Art Bryant '66, ^oe Dickson '49, Frank Drayton '56, Jim Fleming '66, Tim Marvin '59, Ralph Netting '19, Peter Sheilds '59, and Gayle Thompson '61.

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OMAHA Capt. H. A. OUver ffl USN CINCPACREP JSTPS/JSCS/SAC Offutt AFBNE68113

Eleven of the sixteen Deuoit candidates honored L. to r.: Gayle Thompson '61, NAPS graduate I. Pierce, LCdr. Margaretmary ToreUi, Art Bryant '66, Jim Fleming '66

his work in the House of Representatives on the '83 budget, the proposed constitutional amendment for a balanced budget, immigration and inteUigence. West Point Society members were also invited to the meeting.

Nomination of new officers for 1983 is planned for the October meeting with elections at the November meeting. The annual party to watch the Army-Navy footbaU game with the West Point Society is also planned on December 4.

New members are Lt. Tim NavUle USN, '76, and Greg Treitz, also '76. Departing members were Hal Neuhard, '56, who retired July 1, and Cdr. Don D. Hohnes USN '59, who transfened to NvaSea SysCom in Washington (DC) on July 22.

NEW YORK LOUISVILLE Capt. Robert J. ZoeUer USN (Ret.) 614 BeharreU Ave. New Albany IN 47150 Activities of the Loiusville Chapter since April have provided a wide variety of interesting meetings. The first was "A Day at the Races" at ChurchiU Downs on Armed Forces Day, May 15th. Ethel and Ab Abemathy, '42, handled this annual party as they have in the past. Alumiu members joined other armed forces personnel on the 5th floor of the clubhouse, MilUonaires' Row, to watch 9 races on a damp day.

The monthly luncheon was held at Masterson's restaurant on June 4. Capt. Curt Barrett USNR, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at U. of LouisviUe and director of health and psychology at Children's Hospital spoke on "Managing Stress & Burnout."

At the invitation of the West Point Society, chapter members and their wives enjoyed a din-

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The Naval Academy Association of New York reports it's off to a Banner '82 — '83 season with luncheon meetings at the WiUiams Club, 24 East 39 Street, New York, at noon of the third Tuesday of each month from September through June except for December and May. The program through December is as foUows.

Already held have been: 21 September — Luncheon with Andrew S. Prince '65, deputy assistant Secretary of the Navy for seaUft and maritime affairs; 19 October — Luncheon with Dave Smalley '57, assistant athletic director. Naval Academy Athletic Association; 30 October — Pregame tailgate party for the Navy-Notre Dame game.

Coming events include: November 16— Luncheon; Speaker; Carl Ullrich, ner cruise board BONNIE BELLE, a 101' long stern- formerly with the NAAA and now Director of wheeler which paddled upriver around 6 Mile Athletics at West Point.

Island and back to her dock at Jeffersonville, December 16 — Annual Christmas Cocktail ParIndiana. ty at the New York Yacht Club.

Two summer swim parties were enjoyed in July RegretfuUy, the cost of mailing makes U and August. Our president, Capt. Tom and Jo necessary for NAANY to drop from our mailing Warren USN, '53, commanding officer of the list those Alumni who have not kept up with their Naval Ordnance Station, hosted the Association dues. Anyone falling in this category who wants at the Officers' Club for swimming, a cookout and to get back m the action, can do so by sending then a fireworks display on JiUy 4. On August 7 MarUyn $15 to: and Bob ZoeUer, '43, hosted the second party at Philip G. Charest, '53, Treasurer their home in New Albany, Indiana.

131 Birchwood Road Old Tappan NJ 07675 The monthly September meeting at Masterson's was reschediUed to August 30 to accommodate our Any Alumni moving into the area, please conspeaker. Congressman Romano Mazzoli, D.- tact Phil or Brad Smith. Any visiting Alumni are Kentucky, who gave a very interesting talk about welcome at all meetings.

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The August meeting was held at the Offutt Air Force Base Officers' Club on the 24th. We were privileged to have Capt. Jim Buckley USNR, the area coordinator for the Naval Academy Information Program, as our guest. FoUowing lunch Capt. Buckley delivered a highly informative presentation in which he discussed the "Blue and Gold" organization and the training, qualification and function of "Blue and Gold" officers. Capt.

Buckley also brought chapter members up to date regarding Naval Academy admissions procedures and soUcited the assistance of Alumni in the recruitmg effort. FmaUy, Capt. Buckley compared the Naval Academy's admissions standards (including test scores) and performance in reducing attrition with that of the other service academies, citing several programs (e.g., trips to Annapolis for local educators and counselors, the Academy sponsor program) as vital to achieving the relative preeminence enjoyed by the Naval Academy.

Attendees at the luncheon meeting were KeUer '41, White '42, GaUagher '47, ThurteU '47, Tomb '51, MiUer '53, Pfiugrath '54, Dolan '57, Perkins '58, Roberts '59, OUver '61, and Thorp '77.

In conjunction with the Naval Academy Parent's Club of Nebraska, the Chapter plans to repeat its highly successful Christmas Party for midshipmen from the local area diuing the hoUday season.

PENSACOLA Capt. Richard V. Christopher USN (Ret.) 5225 Durango Place Pensacola FL 32504 The Pensacola Chapter closed out the 81/82 year with a luncheon meeting June 24 at Mustin Officers' Club, NAS Pensacola. Election of officers was held, foUowed by spirited discussion of ways to stimulate new membership, then a modest dues increase to $10.00 year was approved in order to cope with increasing maUing and printing costs.

New officers elected were John Chapped, '45, president; Lamar Dixon, '52, vice president; and Richard (Chris) Christopher, Associate Member, secretary/treasurer. Many thanks were given the outgoing officers. Hank Anson, '45, Henry DeLong, '37, Glenn Lambert, '44, and Claude Alexander, '45, for their faithfiU service.

For those reading this who are m the Pensacola area, or passing through, we normaUy meet for lunch on the 4th Friday at Mustin. An interesting series of meetings and programs are planned for this year, and we cordially invite you and your spouse to join us. Call 904/456-3303 to confirm date and time, and do plan to be with us at Mustin for Army-Navy kickoff at 1135 C St. December 4, on Big-Screen TV.

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RICHMOND CHAPTER Cdr. Paul E. Galanti USN (Ret.) 21 Maxwell Road Richmond, Virginia 23226

The September meeting of the Richmond Chapter was held on Monday, September 13, at the Engineers' Club. Thirty-six hardy souls were in attendance as the Chapter discussed plans for the coming year. Capt. W.C Wickham '09 was SOPA as usual and shamed the rest of us with his youthful vitaUty. AU meetings will be held in the Engineers' Club except for a few special occasions and the October meeting. Betty Hughes, widow of AdmUal Roscoe Hughes '27, is sponsoring the October meeting at the Virginia Science Museum which Roscoe was instrumental in orgaiuzing. Our other activity in October wiU be an Oyster Roast at "Driftwood" in the Northem Neck of Virgiiua, home of Capt. PhU Winston '33 on 30 October.

Discussed at the September meeting was the coming visit to Richmond of the Champion USNA Drum and Bugle Corps which will be performing at the Tucker-Benedictine High School Football game. The Richmond Chapter is planning to host a social for the Corps at the Regency Inn in Richmond at which young ladies from the University of Richmond wiU be on hand to demonstrate the hospitality that the capitol of the Confederacy is famous for! The Corps heads to Durham the next day to partidpate in the Navy-Duke footbaU game so we'll hope they don't have too good a time here.

The highUght of the September meeting was Fred Gambke's ('51) relating the events of the previous Saturday when Navy nuned George Welsh's debut as a "Wahoo." We were especiaUy delighted to see Navy win this once since all our local friends who attended "Mr. Jefferson's University" were primed to mb salt in the wounds if, perchance. Navy had lost. Of course, since all USNA grads are much more civilized, we didn't say a word to them!

The Chapter has elected its new officers for this year. President is Jack Parry '67; vice presient in Perpetuity is Fred Gambke; and Paul Galanti '62 is the secretary and maybe treasurer if we ever get any money!

Our Christmas party this year wiU also be held at the Engineers' Club and Uke aU our activities, wiU be co-ed. We have found that by having the girls there it adds both numbers and class to our gatherings.

Any USNA Alumni in the metro Richmond area who are not on the Chapter maiUng Ust and who would Uke to become active are encoiuaged to caU Paul Galanti at 359-6366.

SACRAMENTO Capt. John C. BurriU SC, USN (Ret.) 5840 Wymore Way Sacramento CA 95822 Perhaps u was the summer travel, but we enjoyed meeung anyway with the smaUest attendance of 1982, only seven of us. Perhaps also the first Wednesday came too soon — on the first!

We were very glad to see Bowen F. McLeod of '30 once again, the usual senior participant looking very healthy and continuing to pour on the Southem charm with our young waitress.

John BunUl '38 announced that Harry Holton '38 had done weU after having quintuple by-pass surgery.

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As Burrill will be travelling to and from Annapolis in October and November, president Jack Everett '64 designated vice-president Chuck White '53 to write the Chapter News for October and November '82. White then designated Burrill to submit the annual report to the California Secretary of State due last May 1982.

The meeting was enhanced by the presence of Cay Drachnick, bride of Joe, class of '43.

Former chapter officers Barry Whittlesey ('49 and M.O, Slater '42, contributed to a convivial gathering.

Although busy with home chores, Carlotta Burrill sent the message that the third annual cheering for NAVY vs ARMY will be at the Burrill home on 4 December 1982.

SAN DIEGO/CORONADO LCdr. Robert J. Gorton USN (Ret.) 4393 Santa Monica Avenue San Diego CA 92107 Golf country U.S.A. provided the chapter wUh a tournament for the benefit of NAVY GOLF. The event was held at the Marine Golf Course, Camp Pendleton, on August 26. A dinner for golfers and others was provided at the San Luis Rey O'Club. $195.00 was raised for the Navy Golf team.

Later on in September RAdm. Don Shelton USN (Ret.) was to present a program on the PhiUppines and Subic Bay. For October, we have Leo Kmpp, advanced research test pUot for North American RockweU ApoUo and space shuttle programs. In November Dr. Fred Noel Spiess of Scripps Institute of Oceanography at La JoUa will speak, and in December Professor Mike Halbig, chairman Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference.

Alumni not receiving monthly notices of meetings should contact the Secretary/Treasurer.

We use "third class" mail and it is not forwarded or returned when undeUverable.

SAN FRANCISCO Capt. W.B. Hayler USN (Ret.) California Maritime Academy Vallejo CA 94590 707/644-5601 Sixty-five alumni and guests gathered for the first meeting of the 1982-83 year on Wednesday evening, 8 September 1982, at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island. Ed Cummins '48 heads the new slate of officers and took over the gavel.

The speaker was Edward J. Erdelatz, Jr., whose father was the Navy football coach during the very successful years of 1950-59. Ed is inspector of police, homicide detail, San Francisco Pohce Department. He joined the Department as a patrolman out of the San Francisco Police Academy in 1964 and has been with the Homicide Detail for the past ten years.

His talk was at times very entertaining and at the same time very serious as he discussed the trends in murders and crime since he has been with Homicide. There are now about 150 homicides each year m the area, which is a large increase from the 50 which was normal when he joined the force.

What makes this particularly disturbing is that many of these are random kiUings with no tie between the victun and the suspect. Some of the more notable cases in which he has been involved are the Zebra killings, the Golden Dragon murders, and the Zodiac Case.

Ed became a Christian in 1975 and meets with a group of fellow Christian policemen on a monthly basis. The large homosexual population is a source of concern to them and to the community at large. He pointed out that for a city to prosper it needs the influence of its good citizens.

San Francisco, perhaps more than other cities, has problems in this area. An encouraging development is a fingerprint computer which wiU be operational in another year, and permit an almost instant identification from only one fingerprint.

Ed's wife, the former Patricia Stansbury of Annapolis, was also present. We thank the two of them for their time with us, and wish them well in the future.

CharUe Cole '53, immediate past president, filled us in on the events at June Week West in Long Beach, which many of us had attended, as well as the Alumni meeting at Annapolis in June at which he represented the Chapter. Bob Quinn '53 has invited us all to his quarters which were formerly the residence of FAdm. Nimitz for cocktails in October.

Heine Armstrong '27 was senior member present and Howard Ashwald '76 was junior member.

ST. LOUIS Charles Dobbs 666 East Jefferson St. St. Louis MO 63122 The St. Louis Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association held its first annual summer pool party at Bob and Lynn Pearces' home on 21 August 1982. The Chapter, which has energeticaUy supported Founders' Day, Valentine's Day and Army-Navy bashes in the past, really came out in force to support this party. Among the activities were swimming, voUeybaU, horseshoes, arts and a lot of beer drinking (no necessarily in that order and not necessarily conducted by the men only).

The wives all prepared their favorite snack and meal dishes, while the Alumni Association provided the main course. We had about 48 people attend and it must be emphasized THEY really made the party. Consider these highlights: 1) Bob Pearce '71 being stuffed repeatedly at the volleyball net; 2) Charhe Dobbs '59 being 'smoked out' at the barbeque pit; 3) Bill Cocos '71 attempting to throw horseshoes with any reasonable accuracy, finesse or skill — forget it; 4) Doug Rush '72 being shoved and embarrassed in jarts.

Of course John Niesse '50 and Chuck Stout '70 won most valuable player awards in voUeybaU, Cocos was unchallenged as the worst horseshoe thrower in history. Bob Berger '70 and Dan McHale '73 were ferocious in pool basketball, and yours truly was unconscious in the most grueling of all sports — jarts.

The party lasted from 1500 to about 2100. Not much food or beer was left. During the party the associates held about a half hour long meeting.

Officers for next year (starting 1 October), were elected. They are: president, John Niesse '50; vice president Skip Giessing '73; and secretary Charlie Dobbs '59.

1 am sure I will be joined by all members of the St. Louis Chapter in recognizing and thanking BiU Cocos for all his fine efforts and contributions towards the growth of our chapter, while serving as president. He has been instrumental in all our activities over the years, and even though he stepped down in favor of John Niesse on October 1, we'll still try to work the devU out of him for future events. There's no slack, BiU. And once again, many thanks to Bob and Lynn Pearce for sponsoring a great party.

CharUe, I stand relieved! Skip Giessing, '73.

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TEXAS GULF COAST Albert L. Register m 13110 Hermitage Lane Houston TX 77079 713/906-3005 (o)

Know what the best kept secret in Harris County, Texas is? Answer: Houston is the country's third largest seaport measured by total tonnage, and ranks number one in foreign trade. It was with tiiis low-key observation that the exexcutive director of the Port of Houston Authority, Richard P. Leach, opened his interesting talk on one of the city's most valuable and least appreciated assets. The occasion was the regular monthly lunch meeting way back last August 6th at Houston's WhitehaU Hotel. Dick Leach, a graduate of Rice University and former naval reserve Ueutenant commander, has spent almost a quarter of a century with the Houston Port Authority. He has been instrumental in developing this commerce facUity into the modern, impressive seaport that it is today. The Authority's jursidiction extends fifty miles from the Gulf of Mexico (Dick is petitioning for a name change of GtUf of Texas) through Galveston Bay and into the Houston Ship Channel ending at the Turning Basin five mUes from downtown. Shown were some very good graphic color views of the port which is impossible to see from ground level because of Houston's flat tenain. The terminals can efficiently handle a total of one hundred milUon tons of cargo per year including bulk liquids, bulk soUds, and containers.

Dick explained that the cost of dredging by the Corps of Engineers is paid for by the U.S. Government and spread among all ports on an average.

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Front: Capt. C.B. ConUn USNR, Mind, S.L. Kirby, Tim AUen, Miles Riley, Cleon Walden, Roben Brooks, Alben Hawkins; second row: Midn. R. Dalton, Midn. J. Konicki, Mike Scheiem, James Reed, Art Conley Our "Sound O f f included the foUowing ator uiuform, basis. Since maintenance dredging tendees: Hap GoodaU '24; Beverly WUson '26; Jim runs as high as $1,000 per ton of cargo in a few Humrichouse '32; Earl Weaver '35; Jun Bartiett difficlUt ports and is no more than ten cents a ton •41; Frank CUfford, Bud Conley, Ski Dzikowski, in Houston, our Port Authority is urging a siteKirby Ewing, Shot Sevier '45; Brock Mott '46; specific charge basis in the interests of open Jack Fisher '47; Zeb Alford, Bob Kenyon '48; Neal competition.

Clements '49; Al Register '50; Al Brooks, Larry On the local business side of our chapter Hicks, Pat Payne '52; Dave Bigelow, Rip Taylor meeting, Capt. Carter ConUn USNR announced '53; Dave Pease, Court Snyder '54; Choppy that he was stepping down as Area Blue and Gold Cusachs '56; Henry Bell '63; Roy Hammock '64; Coordinator to be replaced by Capt. Walt WhipDick SUloway '66; Mike Langston, Lou Romano ple '59. Carter reported that he wound up his '67; Fred Cumminger, Ben Tipton '69; Dan assignment by hosting a send-off party in June for seven of the ten local appointees to the Naval Callahan '70; Mike Greene, Bob St. Germaine, Academy Class of 1986 and one of the two ap'71; Steve Dix, Charles George '72; Bruce Marpointees to NAPS. He was assisted in this endeavor quardt '73; Bill Bernreider, honorary '82, and by three local midshipmen (see photo).

Carter Conlin, associate member.

Last Call "They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them . . . " Laurence Binyon, 1914 ANDREW, JOHN DOUGLAS '32 (RADM USN RET), 29 September 1982, San Diego CA BEMIS, EDWIN GRANGER '35, 10 June 1982, La Canada CA BLYTHE, RUSSELL MARK '55 (CDR USN RET), 23 August 1982, (CUPERTINO CA) BUTLER, W1LLL\M JOSEPH 11 (CDR USN RET), 9 September 1982, Bethesda MD CARLISLE, HAROLD AVERY '21 (RADM USN RET), 27 September 1982, Los Altos HUls CA CLARK, DAVID HENDERSON 19 (RADM USN RET), 3 September 1982, Virginia Beach VA COBB, WILLLVM FRANK '26 (CDR USNR RET), 18 November 1976, Annandale VA DOLAN, WILLLVM AUGUSTINE JR '26 (RADM USN RET), 24 September 1982, Pompano Beach FL DORNIN, ROBERT EDSON '35 (CAPT USN RET), 31 August 1982, San Diego CA EGGERS, FRANK RUSSELL '21 (LT USN RET), 6 October 1982, Minnesota ELLIOTT, MICHAEL MURRAY '44 (CAPT USN RET), 10 September 1982, San Deigo CA ELLIS, WILLLVM EDWARD '30 (VADM USN RET), 26 September 1982, Norfolk VA 104

FEASTER, JAMES MILNER '43, 21 September 1982, Miami FL FOX, RICHARD ALAN '58 (LCDR USN RET), 29 August 1982, San Diego CA HAMM, CLEMENT DAVIS JR '53 (CAPT USN RET), 10 September 1982, Bethesda MD HODGSKIN, HENRY TITUS JR '26 (CAPT USN RET), 1 October 1982, New Haven CT JACOBS, WALTER FREDERICK JR '40 (MAJ USMC RET), 3 July 1982, Clinton CT JONES, WILBER GLENN '22 (CDR USN RET), 27 August 1982, Arcadia CA JUST, JOHN FREDERICK '31 (LT SC USN RET), 23 September 1982, Dover-foxcroft ME KAUFFMAN, JACK EMERSON '39 (LCDR USN RET), 16 July 1982, Newport News VA MAHLER, GEORGE HENRY III '42 (CAPT USN RET), 13 September 1982, Virginia Beach VA IVIARKOE, CLIFTON FRANCIS '23, 16 December 1979, (Upper Darby PA) OGDEN, JAMES ROBINSON '33 (CAPT USN RET), 5 October 1982, Washington DC OSLER, EDWIN THOMAS '42 (CDR USN RET), 9 September 1982, ArUngton VA PERKINS, WILLIAM LEE '46 (CDR CEC USNR RET), 17 July 1982, Palo AUo CA

PRICE, KENTON EDSON '27 (CAPT USN RET), 4 September 1982, Cleveland OH RADNEY, JAMES CARLTON '73 (LCDR USN), 28 September 1982, NAS Key West FL; helo crash SCHROEDER, WILLIAM PAUL '32 (RADM USN RET), 13 August 1982, Albuquerque NM SMITH. RANDALL M. "82 (ENS USN), 18 September 1982, Pensacola FL STOUT, GRAYDON THOMAS '45 (CDR USN RET), 24 June 1982, Port AUeganv PA VYTLACIL, NICHOLAS JR '50 (ENS USN RET), 2 October 1982, Soquel CA WALTON, FRED WILLIAMS '23 (CAPT USN RET), 2 September 1982, Perry Point MD WESANEN, WILLIAM FRANK '30 (CAPT CEC USN RET), 30 August 1982. (Pensacola FL) WILLIAMS, JOHN BERNARD JR '39 (CAPT USN RET), 23 August 1982, Reno NV WITHERS. CLEEMANN 18 (LCDR USNR RET), 3 September 1982, Laguna Hills CA 0 around the place of death indicates hometown at time of death when specific location is unknown.

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JOHN PAGE EDGERLY '10 Col. John Page Edgerly USA (Ret.) died on 12 August 1982 in York, Pennsylvania. Memorial services and interment were held at the ArUngton National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New Hampshire, he was graduated with the Class of 1910 and was ordered to sea as a passed midshipman in the battleship NEW HAMPSMRE, makuig two cruises to Europe, then transferring to the batdeship MAINE. Having been told that he would not qualify physically for a naval commission, he appUed to the U.S. Army and was accepted as a second Ueutenant before his Classmates from the Academy had received their naval commissions, and was, in fact, sworn into the Army by his commanding officer on board ship.

His Army career began at Schofield Banacks in HawaU as a member of the infantry, after which betookflighttraining at North Island in 1913. He later saw service in Mexico under Pershing, then was sent to KeUy Field where he was in the aviation section of the Signal Corps. During World War I he saw service in Europe, then returned to duty with the infantry and was transferred to the retUed Ust in 1934. He was recaUed to active service from 1940 untU 1948, then taught engineermg at Georgia Tech for seven years. He was awarded the Commendation Medal and the Army Unit Commendation whUe on active duty.

After the death of his wife in 1965, Col. Edgerly moved to ArUngton, Virginia, then joined his daughter, Mrs. James Johnstone of FaUs Church.

Lately he had been Uving with a granddaughter and her famUy in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, and although in fragUe health, had enjoyed playing checkers and teUing stories to his greatgrandchUdren. He was a member of the ArmyNavy Club and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

In addition to Mrs. Johnstone he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. James Hennessy of St. Petersburg, Florida; seven grandchUdren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

WnXLVM JOSEPH BUTLER '11 Cdr. WUUam Joseph Butler USN (Ret.) died on 9 September 1982 in Bethesda, Maryland. He was the tenth oldest Uving graduate of the Naval Academy.

Appomted to the Academy from the State of Massachusetts, he was graduated with the Class of 1911 and began his service career which centered on the submarine service. During World War I he commanded a submarine and later was commanding officer of two destroyers. In 1932 he was transferred to the retUed Ust, but in 1939 was recaUed to active duty and served untU 1946 as an inspertor of naval material.

He was a founder of the Army-Navy Country Qub, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Caro, 109 Oxford Sh-eet, Chevy Chase MD 20015; two daughters and a son; a brother; six grandchUdren and two great-grandchildren.

CLEEMAN WITHERS 18 LCdr. Cleeman Withers USNR (Ret.) died on 3 September 1982 m Laguna HiUs, California. No services were held.

Appointed to the Naval Acdemy from the State of Kansas, he was graduated with the Class of 1918 on 28 June 1917 and ordered to sea immediately m ANNAPOLIS on Caribbean patrol, then transferred to NEW HAMPSHIRE for escort duty in the Adantic. At the end of Worid War I he joined Shipmate, November 1982

RINGGOLD, then served in COLHOUN as chief engineer and ARIZONA as communications officer and senior officer in the number three turret.

In 1922 he reported to postgraduate school, then earned a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering at Columbia Univershy, whereupon he was assigned duty as inspector of naval material in the Eastern United States. He later became squadron engineer for ComDesRon FOURTEEN attached to DOBBIN, in which he made cruises through the Panama Canal, up the West Coast and to the Far East. He later returned to duty in the Caribbean area, then submitted his letter of resignation from the regular service in 1926 and was assigned to the naval reserve.

In civilian life he became a sales representative for Baker, Marlow and Associates in California.

He was a member of the American Legion, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Army-Navy Club, the Retired Officers Association, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Marie, 530 N. Via Estrada, Laguna Hills CA 92653; two daughters; eight grandchUdren; and three great-grandchUdren.

DAVID HENDERSON CLARK 19 RAdm. David Henderson Clark USN (Ret.) died on 3 September 1982 in Virginia Beach, Virgiiua. A graveside service was held on 5 September at the Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Cemetery.

David Henderson Clark Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Kentucky he was graduated with the Class of 1919 on 6 June 1918 and served in destroyers during World War I. He later had command of the torpedo boat destroyer TERRY, then was ordered to postgraduate training and received his Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University.

In 1941 he was named fleet engineering officer on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, then was ordered to duty as the assistant fleet maintenance officer from 1942 to 1943, for which he was awarded the Legion of Merit for outstanding service. He was promoted to rear admiral in 1946 and served as commanding officer and director of the Naval Engineering Experiment Station in AnnapoUs, then assumed command of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1947. Two years later he was appointed Chief of the Bureau of Ships, then returned to Norfolk in 1951 in command of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, from which post he was transferred to the retired Ust in 1953.

Upon his retirement, he was appointed the first executive director of the Virginia State Port Authority, a posUion he held until 1968. He was a member of the Society of Cincinnati, the Huguenot Society of South Carolina, the Jamestowne Society, the New York Yacht Club, the Society of Naval ArchUects and Marine Engineers, the Chevy Chase Country Club in Maryland, and a Ufe member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Catharine, 1205 N. Bay Shore Drive, Virginia Beach VA 23451; a daughter, Mrs. John Rasmussen of Bethesda, Maryland, wife of Capt. John E. Rasmussen USN '48; two sons, David Clark IV of Norfolk, and Morton H. Clark of Virginia Beach; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

JESSE BENJAMIN GOODE '20 Capt. Jesse Benjamin Goode USN (Ret.) died on 2 August 1982 in San Diego, California. Private services were held with inurnment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale.

Born in Maryland, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of West Virginia and was graduated with the Class of 1920. During his twenty-six years of active service as a commissioned officer he held sea and staff positions world-wide and was awarded the Legion of Merit and the Navy Commendation Medal. In addition, he earned a Master of Science degree at Columbia University. He was transferred to the retired Ust in 1946.

For many years he taught mathematics at California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo, then moved to San Diego where he lived at the Wesley Palms Retirement Residence. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and he led an active social life with his Classmates in the area.

Survivors are unknown.

KHEM WADE PALMER '20 Capt. Khem Wade Palmer USN (Ret.) died on 20 July 1982 in Daytona Beach, Florida. HaighBlack, Daytona Beach, was in charge of memorial services.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Tennessee, he was graduated with the Class of 1920 on 6 June 1919. He was a member of the Blue Lodge, Union City, Tennessee, the Consistory and the Shrine, both of NashviUe. Survivors include a son, Khem Jr. of Greenville, lUinois; two brothers and a sister; and three grandchildren.

SAMUEL KENT GROSECLOSE '22 Capt. Samuel Kent Groselcose USN (Ret.) died on 13 August 1982 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Graveside services were held on 18 August in ArUngton National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Virginia, he was graduated with the Class of 1922 and proceeded to sea, serving in battleships, cruisers and destroyers, primarily with communication duties. He later studied this specialty at the postgraduate school in Annapolis, then earned a Master of Science degree at Yale University.

Upon returning to sea, he served with various destroyer squadrons in the Pacific area, at the Sixteenth Naval District, with the Naval Radio Station in Annapolis, on board NEW ORLEANS, and a district communication and radio material officer in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

He was electronics officer for the Department of the Navy when he was transferred to the retired list in 1940, but he was retained on active duty during World War II until 1946 and settled in AnnapoUs at that time. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Mary EUzabeth, 209 Claude, St., AnnapoUs MD 21401; two daugthers, Sarah Jane Rose and Mary Ann McCammon, wife of Cdr. Peter L. McCammon USN '62; and four grandchildren.

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WILBER GLENN JONES '22 Cdr. WUber Glenn Jones USN (Ret.) died on 27 August 1982 in a nursing home in Arcadia, CaUfornia. His ashes were scattered at sea from a Navy plane on 2 September.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Iowa, he was graduated with the Class of 1922.

Sea duty began as was usual for graduates of that period, but he had two postgaduate courses, earning a Master of Science degree in Electronics from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Georgetown University.

On 7 December 1941 he was commanding office of the destroyer SHAW, drydocked at Pearl Harbor. The ship was hit three times during the Japanese attack and had to be abandoned five minutes before her foward magazine blew up.

Temporary repairs were made, the ship returned to Mare Island where a new bow was instaUed, and Cdr. Jones commanded her later in operations in the South Pacific.

Shortiy after World War II he was transfened to the retired list for physical disabiUty as a result of his tour in the Solomon Islands. In civiUan Ufe he settied in CaUfornia, and worked for the Office of Naval Research as a patent attorney in Pasadena, and also taught engineering at the University of Southem CaUfornia.

He is survived by his widow Winifred, Arcadian Retirement Hotel, 753 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia CA 91006; a son, Richard F., and two grandchUdren. Another son, 1st. Lt. WUber Glenn Jones, Jr., USA, USMA '47, died as a prisoner of war in Korea in May of 1951.

CLYDE WHTFLOCK KING '22 RAdm. Qyde Whidock Kmg USNR (Ret.) died on 20 August 1982 in MiU VaUey, CaUfornia.

Graveside services were held at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bmno on 25 August.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Iowa, he was noted as a crew member and the footbaU team during his midshipman days. After a year at GrinneU CoUege, he attended a miUtary prepatory school to better prepare for the Academy, then after having received his appointment with the Class of 1922, stroked the Navy eight-oared crew to three national championships and a world championship at the 1920 Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium. He won four letters as a regular at right tackle on the footbaU team, and in 1919 scored aU the points in Navy's 6-0 victory over Army by kicking two field goals. At graduation he was president of his Class and won the Navy Athletic Sword awarded annuaUy to the outstanding athlete in the Class.

Because of the poUcy of reducing the armed forces prevailing in 1922, he resigned his commission after graduation and spent most of his business Ufe in some phase of the glass business, where he rose to become general sales manager for Glass Containers Inc. in Los Angeles when he was caUed to active duty during World War II and was first assigned as executive officer, then commanding officer of St. Mary's Pre-FUght School in Moraga, CaUfornia. During the war he strongly supported the purchase of Ogle HaU, the Naval Academy Alumni Association headquarters, and served as vice president of the Association in 1943-44.

In civiUan Ufe, RAdm. King continued his athletic career after leaving the Academy as captain of the Olympic Club footbaU team in San Francisco, and was a member of the South End Rowing Club and the Pacific Coast association of footbaU referees. In 1956 he was voted a member of the AU American Rowing HaU of Fame and he 106

was a member of the National FootbaU Foundation and HaU of Fame. Other orgaiuzations m which he held membership included Olympyians Inc., Old Tune Athletes Association, Westem Management Association, and the CaUfomia Personnel Management Association. After the war, he became an executive with the Fibreboard Products corporation and was active in the naval reserve on several flag promotion boards, special boards, and in naval reserve conferences. In 1958 he was transfened to the retired Ust from the Oakland Naval Air Station where he had been attached to Air Wing Staff 87. He was a member of the Naval Reserve Association, the Navy Leage, and a Ufe member of the Naval Academy Association.

He is survived by a son, WUUam King, of Oakland, CaUfomia; three grandchUdren and one great-grandchUd. FRED WILLIAMS WALTON "23 Capt. Fred WUUams Walton USN (Ret.) died on 2 September 1982 at Perry Point, Maryland.

Memorial services were held at the St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy on 8 September with the eiUogy given by Adm. Arieigh A. Burke USN (Ret.) '23. Interment was in the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Appointed to the Academy from the State of Georgia, he was graduated with the Class of 1923 and reported to sea, serving primarily as repair officer afloat and directing the training of personnel and responsible for the maintenance of destroyers in a heavy repair ship. He later eamed a master's degree in mechanical engineering at Columbia University. He also was a graduate of the Harvard Advanced Management Program.

Other naval duties included design officer at the Central Drafting Office of the New York Naval Shipyard, duty diuing World war II as design superintendent and later planning superintendent in the Boston Navy Yard, foUowed by a tour al the Bureau of Ships in the techiucal division.

In 1948 he became fleet maintenance officer on the staff of Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, then was ordered to establish the office of the supervisor of shipbuilding in Baltimore. He was dUector of the Naval Engineering Experiment Station in AnnapoUs when he was transfened to the retired Ust in 1955.

After his retirement he joined the Morse Instmmenl Company in Hudson, Ohio, as director of engineering and research, then in 1956 was named a professor of marine engineering and naval architecture at the UiUversity of Sao Paulo in BrazU. He later became manager of the American school system in that city before moving to Annapolis in 1965. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Dorothy, Kenwood Road, Ferry Farms, Annapolis MD 21401; two sons, Stewart of Leucadia, CaUfonua, and Charles Frederick '76 of Hudson; and two grandchUdren.

WALTER DUNSTAN WOODS '23 RAdm. Walter Dunstan Woods USN (Ret.) died on 10 August 1982 in San Diego, CaUfomia. A Memorial Mass was celebrated for him on 16 August at the North Island Naval Chapel, and burial took place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on 17 August.

Walter Dunstan Woods Apfwinted to the Naval Academy from the State of Massachusetts, he arrived in AimapoUs one month after his seventeenth buthday. As a midshipman he was imdefeated on Spike Webb's squad of boxers and as crew coxwain. Sea duty with the Atiantic Fleet foUowed, primarUy m cruisers as a speciaUst in gunnery and torpedoes, whereupon he volunteered for fUght traiiung and was designated naval aviator in 1927.

Aviation squadron assigiunents included VT-9S, VS-3B in LEXINGTON, VP-6F at Pearl Harbor, VS-4B in SARATOGA, and command of VS-42 in RANGER and VN-108 and VN-508 at Pensacola.

As commanding officer of VS-42, his squadron received the Herbert Scheff Memorial Trophy for the highest competitive standing for carrier aviation m 1940.

At the onset of WW II, he was officer-in-charge of the Aviation Cadet Regiment al Pensacola, Florida. Later assignments included the staff of Amphibious Force Atiantic, for which service he was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat V, having plaimed and participated in the invasions of North Africa and SicUy as naval air operations officer. He subsequentiy commanded CHARGER. (CVE-30), the Naval Air Station at Daytona Beach, St. Mary's pre-fUghi school, the naval operating base at Midway, SAIPAN (CVL-48), the naval uliUty wings of the Pacific Fleet, and he was Bureau of Aeronautics representative at Burbank, CaUfomia. He also served as director of the naval aviation shore estabUshments in the Bureau of Aeronautics, where he set up the "Woods' Plan" for the master organization of jet air stations, represented by the naval air stations at Miramar and Oceana.

He was transfened to the retUed Ust m 1953 and settied in California. He was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by a son, Capt. Brian Woods USN '56 of Washington (DC), and a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Walker; and seven grandchUdren.

HARRY JAMES WARD '27 LCdr. Harry James Ward USN (Ret.) died on 23 August 1982 in Denver, Colorado. Memorial services were held at the Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church with interment in Fairmount Cemetery.

Appomted to the Naval Academy from the State of Kansas, he was graduated with the Class of 1927 and ordered to sea in MISSISSIPPI, then served in BURNS and RAMSAY from 1929 to 1932. He

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in Colorado where he attended the university and earned a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

Prior to World War II he was recalled to active duty and served at the recruiting station in Denver, then was transfened to the Naval Academy for three years prior to returning to inactive duly.

In dvilian Ufe he jomed the Great Westem Sugar Company, taking permanent retirement in 1969 as district engineer. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Beet Sugar Technical Society, the Colorado Professional Engineers, and the Denver Executives Club.

His first wife, Bernice died in 1974, and he is survived by his widow Harriett, 2525 East Kentucky Ave., Denver CO 90209; three stepchildren; a sister and two brothers; and six grandchildren.

WILLIAM BIRMINGHAM '24 Mr. WUUam Birmingham died on 30 July in Coronado, California.

Bora in Nebraska, he entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1924 but left prior to receiving his commission and joined the European edition of the Herald Tribune in Paris, France, remaimng with this organization until the outbreak of Worid War II. He spent the war years in Portugal as a free-lance writer, then was assigned to Chile for ten years on special work of a classified nature.

He later returned to the Uiuted States and was employed as a hook editor with several prominent publishers including Simon & Schuster, A. Knopf, and Pocket Books.

Taking his retirement in 1968, he moved to California, where his wife, Valentina, predeceased him. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

FRANK COWAN JR. '24 Cdr. Frank Cowan Jr. USNR (Ret.) died on 6 August 1982 in PeekskiU, New York. An Episcopal Blessing was offered at memorial services in PeekskUl. Appointed to the Naval Academy with an atlarge appomtment, he was a member of the Class of 1924 but resigned prior to graduation. He later joined the naval reserve and during World War II was caUed to active duty as a speciaUst in harbor defense. In civiUan Ufe he was a district manager for the New York Telephone Company, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

In recent years he had served on Congressman HamUton Fish's committee for the selection of midshipmen to the Naval Academy, and he was presented with a plaque from Congressman Fish in recognition of his service with this group.

He is survived by his widow Mary, 211 Varian Rd., PeekskUl NY 10566; and three sons and a daughter; six grandchildren and several great-grandchUdren.

BYRON BENJAMIN LOOMIS '25 Cdr. Byron BenjanUn Loomis USNR (Ret.) died on 13 June 1982 in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Memorial services were held in Valparaiso, Indiana, on 21 July.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Indiana, he was graduated wUh the Class of 1925 and served in CINCINNATI, in the Second Nicaraguan Campaign, and on the Yangtze Pattol.

He thereupon resigned his commission and joined the sales department of the McGill Metal Company, but was recaUed to active duty at the outbreak of hostiUties in World War II and ordered to duty at the Bureau of Ships. In 1944 he was Shipmate, November 1982

assigned to the Pacific Theater for duty as senior staff and operations officer of ComTransDiv FIFTY-SIX and participated in the invasions of the Philippines and the Okinawa campaign.

He later was manager of personnel and public relations for the New York division of Esso Standard Oil, serving with this organization until 1964, whereupon he moved to Florida. Active in civic and public affairs, he had been a member of the New York State Committee for Public Schools, chairman of the governmental affairs committee for the Chamber of Commerce in Pompano Beach, and had served on the General Employees Pension Board. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Louise, 2821 NE 22nd Court, Pompano Beach FL 33962; a sister; and two nieces and a nephew.

KENTON EDSON PRICE '27 Capt. Kenton Edson Price USN (Ret.) died on 4 September 1982 in Cleveland, Ohio. Services were held at the Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home in Lyndhurst, with interment in the Scottsdale VaUey Memorial Park in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Oklahoma, his long career at sea included duty as commodore of Destroyer Division FOUR and Destroyer Squadron THREE during World War II, command of two ships during the war and service in fifteen other ships in various capacities.

Designated a naval ordnance engineer, most of his shore duty was at the Bureau of Ordnance in Washington, but he also attended the Naval War College, was commander of the naval station at Pearl Harbor in 1954, and was supervising inspector of naval material, based in Chicago just prior to being transferred to the retired list in 1957. He was awarded two Navy Commendation Medals while on active duty.

Upon retiring, Capt. Price taught mathematics at Arizona State University in Tempe for two years before moving to Cleveland in 1962. He taught mathematics at John CarroU Uiuversity for twelve years and retired from teaching in 1975. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Rita, 16064 Glynn Road, E. Cleveland OH 44112; a son and two daughters; four sisters and a brother, RAdm. L.S. Price.

NICHOLAS JOHN FRANK '29 RAdm. Nicholas John Frank USN (Ret.) died on 30 June 1982 in San Diego, California.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Michigan, he was active as a midshipman in intramural sports, but also engaged in several other extra-curricular activities in a managerial role: musical clubs, gymkhana, Masqueraders, Lucky Bag, and class diversions. Members of the Class of 1929 who were engaged in the "doing" side of these activities during first class year were much dependent upon him for active and moral support, interest and help.

Upon graduation he was ordered to duty in the battleship WEST VIRGU^TLA, serving on board that ship for three years, then joining destroyers in the Battle Force of the Pacific Fleet. During World War II he served in both the Pacific and EuropeanAfrican theaters and then commanded the destroyer TAYLOR before putting into commission and taking command of FRED T . BERRY. After World War II his command assignments were in the Amphibious Force, Pacific Fleet, and he had several tours of duty in Washington (DC), the last one as operations officer of the MiUtary Sea Transportation Service, one of the largest steamship companies in the world. While on active duty he was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat V, the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, and numerous campaign ribbons.

Upon his transfer to the retired list in 1959 he became a manager of marketing with Ford Aeronautics in Corona del Mar, California. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Helen, 222 Morning Canyon Road, Corona del Mar CA 92625; a daughter, Mrs. George Cody of Palo Alto and a son, Nicholas John Frank III, USNA 1958, of Camarillo, California; and six grandchildren.

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JAMES P. HUGHES '29 Mr. James P. Hughes died on 26 May 1982 in Riverside, New Jersey. Memorial services were held on 29 May in Christ Episcopal Church, Palmyra, New Jersey.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Pennsylvania, he was a member of the Class of 1929 but resigned prior to graduation and attended BuckneU University. After receiving his degree, he was employed by the secondary education system of the Palmyra Board of Education for 42 years, teaching social science courses and serving as the boxing coach and faculty advisor to the school newspaper.

He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and one of his chief interests was research on underwater demolition teams of the U.S. Navy.

He was predeceased by his wife Marion, and is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Marion S. Stonesifer of Riverton NJ 08077; six grandchUdren and five great-grandchUdren.

DAUNTED. He was transfened to the retired Ust in 1936, but recaUed to active duty during World War II and served untU 1946. He later attended the University of Maryland, then became a technical writer for the Westinghouse Corporation whUe Uving in Shady Side, Maryland.

In 1969 he moved to Gulfport, where he was an income tax consultant. He had been a past president of the local Kiwanis Chapter and was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Coast Guard AuxUiary.

He is survived by his widow Ethel, 5900 Shore Blvd., Gulfport FL 33707; two sons and a daughter; and two sisters.

NORWOOD AXTELL CAMPBELL '30 Capt. Norwood Axtell Campbell USN (Ret.) died on 2 July 1982 in Long Beach, CaUfornia.

Appomted to the Naval Academy from the State of Indiana, he was graduated with the Class of 1930 and was ordered to sea, but later was selected for flight training and designated naval aviator.

Prior to World War II he was ordered to duty as landing signal officer in YORKTOWN and participated in the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway. He later was nominated as the first executive officer on board the carrier FRANKLIN D .

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CLIFFORD LORRAINE WICKMAN '27 LCdr. CUfford Lorraine Wickman USN (Ret.) died on 4 June 1982 in Clearwater, Florida. H. Glenn Hendley Funeral Home of Gulfport, Florida, was in charge of memorial services.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of North Dakota, he was graduated with the Class of 1927. Sea duty foUowed for nine years in ARIZONA, NEVADA, LEA,

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ficer of Air Transport Squadron ONE, Naval Air Station, Patuxent. Later he attended the Naval War College, and he was also a graduate of the Air War College. Other commands included BLOCK ISLAND, HORNET, Carrier Division FIF-

TEEN, and Naval Air Station, Miramar. He was transferred to the retired list in 1960, having been awarded the Distingiushed Flying Cross, two Navy Commendation Medals, and the Navy Unit Commendation.

In civiUan life he worked for Convair Astronautics, the Dimanco Corporation, the Duracel Corporation, Granada Plastics, and Johns-ManviUe Products. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Dorothy, 19371 Weymouth Lane, Huntington Beach CA 92646; three sons; and several grandchildren.

He was transferred to the retired list in 1961, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Rosebelle King Ovrom, 2997 Epaulette St., San Diego CA 92123; a son and a daughter; a brother and two sisters; and four grandchildren.

ROBERT EDSON DORNIN '35 Capt. Robert Edson Dornin USN (Ret.) died on 31 August 1982 in San Diego, California.

Graveside services were held in Gazelle, California, on 5 September.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of California, he was graduated with the Class of 1935. While a midshipman he was an All-America football end, as well as a varsity basketball and a lacrosse player. Sea duty followed graduation in NEW MEXICO and then PERRY, whereupon he

MAURICE LESIEUR VAILLANCOURT '33 Mr. Maurice Lesieur VaUlancourt died on 29 July 1982 in Paso Robles, California. At his request, the remains were cremated and scattered at sea.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New Hampshire, he was graduated with the Class of 1933 but did not accept a commission.

During World War II he was recaUed to active duty and had attained the rank of lieutenant commander when he returned to civilian life in 1946, having served three years in the transport LYON. Making his home in Berlin, New Hampshire, he was president of the VaUlancourt and Woodward Insurance Company until 1975, when he retired to California.

He was an active sportsman, participating in hunting, fishing and golf, and he belonged to the Elks, Eagles, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Florence, 332 Partridge Drive, Paso Robles CA 93446; two daughters and one son; and two grandchildren.

ROBERT JOHNSON OVROM '34 Capt. Robert Johnson Ovrom USN (Ret.) died on 8 May 1982 in Sam Diego, CaUfornia. Memorial services were held on 11 May and at his request, his remains were cremated and the ashes scattered at sea.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Wisconsin he was graduated with the Class of 1934 and began a career at sea, serving in battleships, cruisers and destroyers before being ordered to QUINCY, then steaming in the South Atlantic. The ship was later ordered to the Pacific Theater and was sunk off Savo Island by the Japanese on 9 August 1942. (Then) Lt. Ovrom was a survivor of this sinking and was ordered to the staff of ComServPac for a year, then returned to the Naval Academy to teach in the ordnance department.

In 1945 he took command of EPPING FOREST

and whUe in command of this ship transported the "Baker" Bikini shot that was used in the atomic experiments. After this tour, he became chief staff officer of ComTransDiv THIRTEEN, employed in lifting the Seventh Marine Regiment out of North China just ahead of the Communist forces early in 1946.

Further sea duty was in command of BUCK, then as operations officer of ComDesFlot ONE in the Pacific before returning to the Naval Academy for a second tour. Other sea duty was a ComCortRon NINE, and as Chief of Staff of ComDesFlot ONE, and he later had command of the destroyer tender PRAIRIE. He also attended the Naval War College.

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joined the submarine CUTTLEHSH for a short tour prior to being ordered to the Academy as assistant football coach. He next attended the submarine school in New London and was assigned to PLUNGER until 1941, when he was ordered to the Navy Yard at Mare Island to assist in fitting out GUDGEON. He served on her as gunnery officer, torpedo officer, executive officer and assistant approach officer, successively, and was awarded the Silver Star Medal three times for outstanding performance in combat. In addition, the submarine was nominated to receive the Presidential Unit Citation.

Later he had temporary duty with Submarine Squadron FOUR before assuming command of the submarine TRIGGER, in which ship he was awarded the Navy Cross twice, and the Silver Star Medal and Presidential Unit Citation once again. His next duty was as aide to the late FAdm. Ernest J. King USN '01, then Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations, in 1944, and he held a similar post with the late FAdm. Chester W. Nimitz USN '05, receiving the Navy Commendation Medal for this service. During that time he attended the Quebec, Malta, Yalta and Potsdam summit conferences where FrEmklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin were participants.

In 1946 he was again ordered to sea, taking command of SEA Fox, then in 1948 he returned to the Naval Academy as executive officer of the department of physical training. Other assignments included Commander Submarine Division TWENTY-TWO, Commander Submarine Development Group TWO, executive officer of the naval station on Treasure Island, command of the submarine tender NEREUS, and command of Submarine Squadron THREE and Submarine Group, Western Pacific.

He later was commanding officer of the Recruit Training Command, Naval Training Center, San Diego, then attended the National War College before returning to sea in command of Los ANGELES. Following this he received orders to Washington with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then was designated commanding officer of the Naval Station, Long Beach, from which post he was transferred to the retired list in 1965. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Eleanore, 1873 Haymarket Road, Leucadia CA 92024; a son and three daughters; a brother, RAdm. MarshaU E. Dornin USN (Ret.) '30; and three grandchildren.

BENJAMIN GERBER WADE '35 Capt. Benjamin Gerber Wade USN (Ret.) died on 13 June 1982 in San Diego, California. No funeral services were held.

A native of Chicago, he was graduated with the Class of 1935 in which he stood number eight and was awarded the Maury prize for the study of physics. Sea duty began in PORTLAND and he was later designated an engineering duty officer and ordered to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned a degree of Master of Science in naval construction. Assignment at the Charleston Navy Yard foUowed, then duty in the Pacific Theater during Worid War II at various bases. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for these assignments.

After the war he was shop superintendent at the New York Naval Shipyard, followed successively by duty at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, service in Japan, and orders to the Bureau of Ships.

Later he was commanding officer of the branch of the Office of Naval Research in New York City, then was ordered to the Mare Island Naval Shipyard where he served until his retirement in 1961.

He is survived by his widow Helen, PO Box 16272, San Diego CA 92116; a son and a daughter.

JOHN BERNARD WILLIAMS, JR. '39 Capt. John Bernard Williams, Jr., USN (Ret.) died on 23 August 1982 in Reno, Nevada. A rosary service was held on 26 August with Mass of Christian Burial on the 27th and inurnment of ashes took place at Golden Gate National Cemetery.

John Bernard Williams, Jr. Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Nevada, he was graduated with the Class of 1939 and ordered to sea in CINCINNATI for two

years, whereupon he was detached and attended submarine school. After qualifying as a submariner, he reported aboard S-28, then had duty in WHALE as engineering officer. In this ship he made five war patrols, was awarded the Silver Star Medal, and took part in the first minelaying mission of an American submarine.

In 1943 he was named executive officer of TUNNY and made three patrols in this submarine, earning a second Second SUver Star medal. In late 1944 he took command of S-32 and was on board her when Worid War II came to an end. After decommissioning this ship, he took command of PAMPANiTO for another decommissioning, then reported for duty in Washington with the office of the Chief of Naval Operations and served there until January 1948 when he took command of STERLET. Again his ship was decommissioned and he took command of POMFRET. During this period.

Ens. James E. Carter Jr. USN '47 served on board, and in 1977 Capt. Williams was invited to President Carter's inauguration.

Shore duty followed as inspector/instructor of the naval reserve center at Alameda, California, then in 1952 he took command of the U.S. Fleet Activities in Pusan, Korea. This was followed by Shipmate, November 1982

assignments as operations officer with Submarine Squadron FOUR in Key West, and in 1956 he was ordered to George Washington University where he earned a Master of Business Administration degree, reporting thereafter to the postgraduate school at Monterey.

Later he was assigned to the staff of Commander Naval Forces, Japan, as assistant Chief of Staff for logistics, then had conunand of JASON, and in his final active duty station was assistant Chief of Staff for operations. Com TWELVE. Transfened to the retired Ust in 1965, he taught industrial management at die Univershy of Nevada graduate school and later joined the Noman Blitz Group, serring as project manager of a development company and cattle ranch. In 1975 he purchased the Donner Lake UtiUty Company, the water company of the Donner Basin in California snow country, and continued to run this organization imtil the time of his death.

He was twice predeceased by his wives, and is survived by his widow Jean, PO Box 3491, Reno NV 89505; two sons, including LCdr. Harold A. WiUiams USN '69; a daughter; a stepson, Maj. John Todd USA; his stepmother; a brother and a sister; and eight grandchildren.

LOUIS HONORE JULLIEN '42 Cdr. Louis Honore JuUien USN (Ret.) died on 19 August 1982 m Norman, Oklahoma. Memorial services were held at the Ft. Myer Chapel with interment ui ArUngton National Cemetery on 25 August.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Michigan, he was graduated with the Class of 1942 on 19 December 1941 and reported to the batdeship SOUTH DAKOTA. In 1945 he was ordered

to MINNEAPOLIS, then took flight training and was designated naval aviator, serving with Patrol Squadron TWENTY-SIX at Port Lyautey, French Morocco.

Upon his retum to CONUS he had duty with the U.S. Naval Correspondence Course Center, foUowed by assignments with Patrol Squadron EIGHT, Staff Fleet Air Wing THREE, OPNAV, and HASSAYAMPA as executive officer. Later he was assistant Chief of Staff, Operations and Logistics, Headquarters, Potomac River Naval Command.

After his retirement, from naval service, he joined AVCO Intemational, working for some years in Saudi Arabia. Upon taking complete retirement, he settled in Oklahoma.

He is survived by his widow, Lois Rose JuUien, 1712 Montclair Ct., Norman OK 73071; a son and a daughter; and four grandchildren.

where he had a hobby of making picture frames from old, weathered barnwood. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Florence, 7 Benton Ave., Port Allegany PA 16743; a son and two daughters; and one grandchUd. WILLIAM DeWAYNE BOURNE '49 LCdr. WiUiam DeWayne Bourne USN (Ret.) died on 26 July 1982 in San Diego, California.

Memorial services were held at the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Point Loma on 29 July.

William DeWayne Bourne Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Ohio, he was graduated with the Class of 1949 and ordered to duty in the destroyer BRISTOL, then attended submarine school. The remainder of his sea duty was in the submarine service, including STERLET, BREAM, executive officer of REDFIN, and

commanding officer of RATON. Ashore he had duty at the Naval Academy as an instructor in mechanical engineering, on the staff of CinCLantFlt, and at the Nuclear Weapons Training Center, Pacific, at North Island, San Diego.

He was transferred to the retired list in 1968 and joined Solar Turbins International in San Diego as a development engineer.

He is survived by his widow Carolyn, 10737 Valle Vista Way, San Diego CA 92131; a son and two daughters; and two sisters.

GEORGE ALBERT BOTTOM III '50 Capt. George Albert Bottom III USNR died on July 1982 in Danville, California. Memorial services were held on 30 July at the Danville Community Presbyterian Church with interment in Lafayette Cemetery.

In 1966 he moved to California and affiUated with Naval Reserve Submarine Division 12-31 in Alameda, serving as commanding officer of the unit as well as submarine liaison officer to the Twelfth Naval District's Reserve Destroyer Division. He later transferred to the Group Command Staff as senior member of the enlisted counseling board in 1969, and later was assistant chief of staff for war games.

In 1967 he joined the Thompson Aircraft Tire Corporation's research and development center as senior tire design engineer.

He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the American Society of Naval Engineers, the Reserve Officers Association, the Port Engineers of San Francisco, the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and the Christian Businessmen's Committee. He was an active member of his church and belonged to the Bible Study Fellowship.

He is survived by his wife Wanda, 370 Adagio Drive, DanvUle CA 94526; two daughters and three sons.

RICHARD BOOSE KING '54 Capt. Richard Boose King USN (Ret.) died on 29 June 1982 in Fairfax, Virginia. Memorial services were held in St. John's CathoUc Church, McLean, Virginia, officiated by RAdm. J.J. O'Connor USN (Ret.), former Chief of Chaplains and presently Auxiliary Bishop of New York. Interment took place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Richard Boose King

A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Capt. King entered the Naval Academy in June 1950 and was active in athletics. After graduation he completed flight training at Pensacola and served with Fasron Four and FUron 142. In 1959 he was assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel in the first of several tours associated with enlisted aviation ratings. In 1962 he attended the management course at the Naval Postgraduate School and then served successively as operations officer of VF-14 and assistant air operations officer aboard USS F.D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-42) until July 1967.

GRAYDON THOMAS STOUT '45 Cdr. Graydon Thomas Stout USN (Ret.) died on 24 June 1982 in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Pennsylvania, he was graduated with the Class of 1945 on 7 June 1944 and ordered to sea at once in WISCONSIN. FUght training followed and assignments with various aviation units after he had been designated naval aviator including VP-49, naval air facility, Annapolis, naval air station, Norfolk, fleet sonar school in San Diego, and VP-40 in the PhiUppines.

In 1960 he was ordered to the Armed Forces Staff College, then returned to San Diego with vP-42. Later he was operations officer at Adak, Alaska, at the naval station, then was assigned to the Bureau of Weapons in 1963. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal among many other awards and decorations.

In 1968 he was transferred to the retired list for physical disability and settled in Pennsylvania Shipmate, November 1982

George Albert Bottom III Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Oklahoma, he was the son of the late LCdr. George A. Bottom USNR '27. After graduation with the Class of 1950, he served in WORCESTER, participating in the Korean War, then switched to the submarine service for three more years of active duty including duty on board the submarine TIGRONE as engineering and weapons officer before resigning his commission and joining the naval reserves in Ohio where he was employed as a sales engineer for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering Administration at the Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland.

After attending the Marine Corps Command and Staff College at Quantico he served as executive officer and then commanding officer of VF-84. He was assigned to Bupers m 1971 and then attended the National War College in 1974-75.

Another tour at Bupers followed, with a final assignment in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations in 1978 prior to retirement in 1979.

His medals and decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation.

After retUement, Capt. King began a highly successful civilian career with Rehab Group, Incorporated, and had been promoted to vice president shortly before becoming ill. He remained active in Alumni affairs and was a member of the board of directors of the Naval Academy Foundation.

He is survived by his widow Joan, 8408 Sparger Street, McLean VA 22102; two sons, John and Christopher; and a daughter, Courtney.

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INTRODUCING GENTLEMAN BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS artistically suspended in a sphere of crystal clear glass against a deep Navy Blue background. Each paperweight is handblown of the highest quality glass in W . V a . and measures 3" y.VA".

A beautiful work of art for the home collector or the executive desk. $19.95 includes postage. Mail orders to: Eileen Findley (Mrs. Kenneth '67) 1300 Tar Cove Road • Pasadena, Md 21122

Outstanding Christmas gift THE MIDSHIPMEN'S PRAYER 10x8 color picture of prayer with scene of Academy across bottom on fine pine wood. $13.50. Picture only $6.75. 5x7 B&W sketch of same as Xmas card with Xmas greeting and also "The Peace Song" insjde — 10 for $4.50.

3x5 B&W note paper with prayer and sketch — 10 for $3,25. All prices include postage and handhng. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery, NY State residents add 7 Va tn sales tax. All make fine gifts for Navy speakers — Parents Clubs, Alumni Clubs, or as good fund raisers.

Send for price list on multiple orders. Mail to: Teresa Duffy 174 Pacific St. Massapequa Park NY 11762

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by Rollins H. Mayer Col USAFR-Ret '32 Presented to USNA Class 1932 on its Fiftieth Anniversary 50% Discount all copies procured prior 1 January 1983 Place your order with the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation. First 100 copies sold proceeds go to the Foundation after which a 5% discount whh remainder to the Salvation Army.

US Naval Academy Foundation, Inc 48 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401

NEED A CAR? We'll deliver anywhere in the U.S. CaU (412) 349-5600 Chariie '63 or W.H. '66 Spadafora COLONIAL Olds — Cadillac — Mazda 349 N. 4th St., Indiana PA 15701

Naval Academy Crests and Buttons

Need a Manufacturer's Representative in Washington, D.C? DEPCO Box 847, L.O.W. Locust Grove VA 22508 or contact John Rogers '60 (703) 972-2495

RING INFORMATION USNA Graduates whose rings were made by Josten's, may order official and miniature rings, contoured wedding bands, stones, diamonds and repairs. Write — Vernon R.Gatley, 3191 Nathan Ave., Grand Juncdon CO 81501.

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Annapolis, Md. 21402 Please send to: Name

The crests are 3 x 3'/2 inches embroidered in three colors on Navy blue patches.

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Distributed exclusively and sponsored by the Association, these are the only "Official USNA Alumni Association" crests.

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Buttons for blazers come in sets of seven. Each with an 18 kt. gold plate USNA seal and rim against a background of blue enamel, these buttons add the final touch of elegance.

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