1984-March Shipmate

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Shipmate Dear Alumni Association Members, The strength of our Association lies in its members and you are represented by a Board of Trustees. Here are some quotes from our By-laws: "Article VII Voting I. Every regular member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote for President, his own area Vice President and the Trustees-at-Large."

"Article IV Trustees 1. The twenty-five Trustees of the Board shall be regular members of the Association and shall include: Twelve Trustees-at-Large, elected by the membership for terms of three years each; twelve Trustees, elected by Local Associations for terms of one year each; and one Trustee, elected by the Board on the nomination of the Superintendent of the Naval Academy for a term of one year."

This year the membership is voting on a Vice President Eastern Area, a Vice President Western Area and four Trusteesat-Large. The Nominating Committee offers those listed on the following ballot for your consideration.

Sincerely,

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Shipmate ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440) Executive Director W. S. BUSIK '43 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)

March, 1984

Volume 47, No. 2 FEATURES 9

The Grandeur of India and Nepal

by Jane B. Moncure

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USS FRANKLIN (CV-13)

Executive Secretary BARRIE ISLEV-PETERSEN

Treasurer and Director of Alumni Services JAMES D. OLIVER, '43 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Director of Development LAMAR W. (MARK) TUZO, '52 Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)

by Capt. William B. Hayler USN (Ret.) Skyborne Aircraft Carriers

by RAdm. Harold B. Miller USN (Ret.)

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Sukyaki

by Cdr. Charles N. Sapp, Jr. USN

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A New Breed of Cat

by VAdm. Harry E. Sears USN (Ret.)

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Halsey Is Coming

by Cdr. Harrison H. Holton

23 USN (Ret.) 24

Reflections on the Army-Navy Game

by Hal Felix Director of Publications and Editor JAMES W. HAMMOND, JR., '51 Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)

Naval Academy Alumni Tent Party

by Capt. Joseph Schroeder USNR

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Sail H o !

Assistant Editor JAMES J. M C D O N A L D

Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)

Editorial Assistant CORDELIA RICHARDS

Opinions expressed in Shipmate are ihose of the authors. They do nol necessarily reflect the opinions. poMcy or attitude of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, its officers or the editorial staff. A l l pictures are official Department of Defense photographs unless otherwise credited.

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Contributors' Biographies CAPTAIN WILLIAM B. HAYLER USN (RET.) Bill Hayler '45 graduated in June, 1944 and was serving in FRANKLIN (CV-13) when she was heavily damaged. Subsequently he commanded LST-859, LSMR-403, BALDUCK (APD-132), BUCK (DD-761) and CADMUS

(AR-14). Ashore he taught seamanship at the Naval Academy, was on the Naval War College staff, and finally was assigned to OPNAV (Op-63) and later to OSD (International Security Affairs). He received his M.A. from George Washington University in 1964. After retiring from active duty in 1969 he received his license as Master, Any Gross Tons, Oceans. He joined the faculty of the California Maritime Academy in 1970.

REAR ADMIRAL HAROLD B. MILLER USN (RET.) "Min" Miller '24 was designated a Naval Aviator in November 1926. He flew from battleships, cruisers and carriers as well as serving in patrol squadrons. From 1932 to 1935, he was with the HTA Unit attached to USS Akron and USS Macon. He was aboard the latter when she crashed at sea and was lost. After being Flag Secretary to ComSporFor, he set up training literature in BuAer. In 1943, he was Naval Aid Attache in London before being assigned to CinCPac. He then became Chinfo. After retiring, he held several public relations billets including Pan American World Airways. He retired as vice president of Hofstra University. He and his wife, Mary Louise, find Long Island a pleasant place to live.

COMMANDER CHARLES N. SAPP, JR. USN Charles Sapp '65 went to flight training upon graduation. After a tour of duty as an instructor he became a plank owner with the Black Ponies of VAL-4. After a year in Vietnam, he returned to the States to transition to jets. He then had two with VA-82 and VA-45. In 1976, he became an Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer after receiving his master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the USNPGS in Monterey, California.

To his credit, he still enjoys oriental cuisine.

VICE ADMIRAL HARRY E. SEARS USN (RET.) Harry Sears '28 spent 29 years as a Naval Aviator. He served in battleship, cruiser and carrier aviation as well as "Big Boats," utility and transport units. His commands included three ships, including USS CORAL SEA, a carrier division and a Hunter-Killer Group with the 6th Fleet. He was retired physically in 1958 to become executive vice president of a national organization. In 1960 he helped found a savings and loan in Bethesda, Maryland becoming its chairman.

PAUL R. SCHRATZ '39 Following a distinguished career in submarines and in policy planning in Washington, Paul retired as Captain USN to be come Director of International Studies at the University of Missouri. Later he served on 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 of 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, pubhshed 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.

MICHAEL D. MATTEO, JR. Mike Matteo '84 from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, is our midshipman columnist reporting from within Bancroft Hall. In keeping with a tradition begun three years ago, Mike is also a member of the 11th Company. A Political Science major who hopes to attend law school someday, Mike is extremely interested in present world affairs and his ultimate goal for the long future is to succeed in politics. For the moment, however, his interests are more in squash and tennis.

COMMANDER HARRISON H. HOLTON USN (RET.) Harrison H. Holton, '38 had eight years of sea duty after graduation. He commanded BROCK ( A P D - 9 3 ) , SCOTT (DE-214), P C - 6 1 1 and SC-1013 dur-

ing World War 11. He then changed his classification to Special Duty Only in the field of Public Information. He served on the staff of Commander, SIXTH Fleet, and as the Chief of Information for Commander in Chief, U.S. European Command in Paris, France. When he retired in 1959, he was the Public Information Officer for Fleet Admiral Nimitz. Later he served 14 years as an Information Officer for the State of California, retiring from state service in late 1978. As a lay minister, he conducts a weekly worship service for shut-ins in a Sacramento convalescent hospital.

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"Big Mamie" The headlines early in the new year read like a forty-year old newspaper. USS NEW JERSEY blasts 16-inch shells into shore installations in support of a Marine expeditionery force and Bob Hope goes overseas to entertain the troops over the hoUdays. The only difference is that the President and Bob Hope were movie stars pushing forty then; now they're reaching the prime of life but still act like forty.

The reactivation of NEW JERSEY last June was fortuitous, and may save the situation in Lebanon. The 45,000 ton, 33-knot superdreadnought carries a lot of persuasion in those massive 16-inchers. Hurling projectiles the weight of the family car from as far as 23 miles away, the 2,700-pound armor piercing or the 1,900-pound high explosive both carve out huge craters as large as football fields. To see a bunker, cave or hillside wiped out in one hit can be absolutely terrifying to Druze militiamen. For this type of assignment, one observer said the big battleship is "made in heaven." The Marines ashore consider the dreadnought a military and psychological deterrent vital to their security.

Major problems arise from Lebanon deployment. NEW JERSEY is overdue for refit and the long-delayed return generates increasing hardships for personnel and their dependents left behind. To aid the first, USS IOWA reactivation and conversion has been advanced two months so she can join the fleet in April 1984 as relief for NEW JERSEY. USS MISSOURI will follow, but her reconversion will take 18 months. For the second problem, volunteer reserves provided a temporary crew relief for NEW JERSEY over the holidays. A call for volunteers for both NEW JERSEY and IOWA brought an enthusiastic response nationwide, 30-year veterans to first termers, all anxious for battleship duty.

These are temporary solutions. The real solution has been suggested by an old battlewagon sailor after a long New Year's eve discussion around the scuttlebutt.

Up the Fall River, Massachusetts, moored in Battleship Cove, lies another battlewagon.

This one already has a crew, ready for adventure. USS MASSACHUSETTS, popularly known as "Big Mamie," is one of four SOUTH DAKOTA class. "Mamie" not only had a great combat record in World War II but is unique in that she is no longer U.S. government property. She is a private, non-profit corporation, owned and controlled by the Massachusetts Memorial Committee, a patriotic group made up largely of former crew members, and chartered under Chapter

180 of the laws of the Commonwealth.

When MASSACHUSETTS was commissioned in 1942, her crew of 2,200 included hundreds of high school grads from the Boston area but, more importantly, about 700 farm workers from Bethelehem Shipbuilding at Fore River who enlisted to fight the ship they helped build. "Mamie's" war service included 35 engagements from Casablanca to Tokyo Bay. Home after the war, she was mothballed until June 1965, when former crew members organized the Memorial Committee and became the driving force to return "Big Mamie" to Massachusetts. Funding

These guns for hire?

came from public donations; her old crew members run day-to-day operations and maintenance of USS MASSACHUSETTS as a state memorial. Once a year they get together for a reunion on board.

No public funds are used to keep the ship in operation. Admission fees to the Memorial, revenues from the ship's store and food facilities, plus membership dues, are fully adequate. The corporation claims enthusiastically to be ready to answer bells with a "cherry aye aye" to all orders.

It doesn't take much imagination to see the immediate possibilities. When NEW JERSEY got her face lift before going back into service, it cost $326 million to equip her

with Tomahawk anti-ship and land attack cruise missiles, computerized guidance systems, Harpoon canister launchers and sophisticated communication systems. Since "Big Mamie" already has a nucleus of shipyard workers on board, much of the yard work for modernization can be done at sea by ship's force.

"Big Mamie" earned a reputation as a smart ship. Vice Admiral Halsey, an early task group commander, ordered MASSACHUSETTS to fall out and fuel one of the screen destroyers. "Mamie" did the task without dropping out of formation. An hour later, Halsey sent over a blast, "When are you going to execute my order?" MASSACHUSETTS replied, "The destroyer has been fueled and is back on station."

"Big Mamie" has few of NEW JERSEY'S problems of yard availability. Her shipyard veterans give her in effect Blue-Gold crews.

During upkeep, the repair experts carry the load, allowing maximum leave for the remainder. During operational time, the reverse holds true.

The fact that "Big Mamie" is a private corporation suggests other major advantages. The Joint Chiefs, Secretary of Defense and CIA all reportedly opposed the new strategic agreement with Israel because they believe it hazards our relations with Arab countries with whom we have vital interests, and further endangers the tenuous position of the Marines in Lebanon. Not to worry.

As a private corporation, MASSACHUSETTS is available for hire by Defense when internal policy struggles erupt in Washington.

If Congress gets in the way via the War Powers Act, the harm done by possible Congressional withdrawal of NEW JERSEY would have no effect on security policy there as long as MASSACHUSETTS is available. All recent presidents have proclaimed the unconstitutionality of the Act, passed over the president's veto. Senator Goldwater called the Act the "most unconstitutional measure ever passed by Congress." Should the president care to protest to the Supreme Court a congressionally motivated withdrawal, "Big Mamie" can fill in for overseas service as a private contractor while the appeal is pending.

I asked old friend and Marine veteran Art Buchwald for his views. Art agrees we can't miss. "The MASSACHUSETTS rental service is available to the highest bidder. It's a tribute to the American free enterprise system. And batteries are included."

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Scratch One Flattop!

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—Lt. Cdr. R.E. Dixon. U.S.S. Lexington,

N a v a l airmen aboard the " L e x i n g t o n " and " Y o r k t o w n " w e r e spoiling for a fight on May 7th, 1942, as Task Force 17 p l o w e d t h r o u g h 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 t o avenge Pearl Harbor and end the Japanese advance that had brought t h e m only one step f r o m Australian shores.

A t m i d - m o r n i n g the airmen f o u n d their dream target: a Japanese "flattop," the carrier "Shoho." Diving t h r o u g h the carrier's c o m bat air patrols and antiaircraft fire, they struck again and again w i t h bombs a n d t o r p e d o s . In less than an hour, blazing f r o m end

to end, the " S h o h o " sank w i t h most of her crew.

A s the airmen returned, the w o r d s of Lt. Cdr. Bob Dixon came t h r o u g h the

Lexington's radio loudspeakers, w o r d s that became a rallying cry for Americans everywhere, disheartened by many months of defeat: "Dixon to carrier. Scratch one flattop!"

T h e Lexington was lost in fighting the next day, but overall the Battle of the Coral Sea was a strategic victory. The Americans had proved they could fight so well, they stopped Japan's southward advance forever.

And for the first time Naval aircraft, not big guns, carried the attack t o the enemy.

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Shipmate: Although I haven't seen Fred According to Jim, this is the real story. He Taeusch since 1954, I'm sure he couldn't never got to the Rose Bowl! A few days have changed as much as the photo on page before the squad left for the West Coast, he 4 of the October issue indicates. hurt his ankle and could not go. (Must have An interesting adjunct to his successful been that snow on Farragut Field.) He was coaching story about CHESTER'S rowing home in North Carolina nursing his ankle whaleboat deals with his second coaching ex- (and probably his ego) listening to the game perience during his tour at the Naval on the radio. Imagine his feeling when the Academy. I was on the Plebe crew in 1951 announcer said, "Query around right end for when "Black Bart" was in his first year as fifteen yards;" etc., etc.

Plebe Coach. (I even remember the small tatI do not know why or how but Stephen too on his upper arm.) Only one oarsman had ever rowed before — but the coach G. Barchet (later rear admiral) wore Jim's worked his magic on us, just as he did jersey. The reporters, unfortunately were not CHESTER'S crew. We were a real team and aware of the change — so the radio anwould have done anything for the coach. It nouncers and the newspaper reporters gave was a reasonably successful year — we were Barchet's plays to Query.

In the rush to meet their deadlines, the able to beat the varsity with some regularity in time trials. But maybe the real results of Lucky Bag editors used the story verbatim "Cdr." Taeusch's initial shaping and train- from The Baltimore Sun. So the error ing showed up the following year when a marched into history.

I feel there must have been some correcmainly Youngster varsity crew went through an undefeated year — including winning of tions made at the time but my knowledge of the Olympic Gold Medal at Helsinki in 1952. the event ends at that point. I know Steve and Jim would have loved to add more I know the rowing crews at the Naval details and embellishments.

Academy are among Fred's other proud Since the broadcast probably went to all remembrances. Thanks "Black Bart." ships at sea and stations around the world, Ed Stevens '54 I imagine when they both joined the Fleet Ed. Note: The mismatched photos were cor- they entertained many a Ward Room with rected in November (p. 18). The editor, who their Rose Bowl story.

Perhaps some of the other players can tell was a First Classman in Black Bart's commore about the incident — how Jim and pany (17th), was doubly chagrined.

Steve reacted later, etc. They were both goods sports and good friends but I'm sure Black and/or Blue? there must have been some delightful raillery Shipmate: I attended the Army-Navy game at the time. in Pasadena on 25 November. It appeared So don't believe everything you read or to me that all the Midshipmen and officers hear. Even Shipmate's roster of the Rose were wearing black uniforms. What hap- Bowl squad spelled Steve's name as Barcet pened to Navy Blue? Surely the Navy is not not Barchet. Will poor Steve ever get full, ready for a funeral. The results of the game accurate coverage? did not indicate that.

Noreen Query C. J. McWhinnie '22 CHESTER'S

Our Inaccurate Press Shipmate: The November Shipmate article, "The Rose Bowl Revisited," repeats an error of 60 years ago that my late husband, James Query, always relished correcting. I wish I had more details to carry the story beyond the report from The Baltimore Sun which was written into the 1924 Lucky Bag but, unfortunately my knowledge ends there.

Jim loved to have his children, grandchildren and friends read that Rose Bowl write up. Naturally, they thought he was reminding them of what a fine football player he had been. When they finished their

Lucky Bags Available Shipmate: I have the following Lucky Bags which are available: 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1935. Anyone interested, please write me: Sallie Frost Knerr Box 335 Isle of Palms, S.C. 29451 Sallie F. Knerr

Pets and Mascots Shipmate: Admiral Carney's article, "Pets and Mascots" in the September issue ended: "And now, gentle readers, the ball is in your court."

I return that serve with this from some forty-five years ago.

In 1938 I was Flag Secretary to VAdm. J. W. Greenslade, '99, who flew his flag in USS WEST VIRGINIA. Then Capt. W. L. Calhoun '06, was the Chief-of-Staff to the Admiral.

WEST VIRGINIA had previously had some unpleasant experiences with pets aboard ship and had a ship's order prohibiting pets aboard ship. Capt. Calhoun had an old male poodle that was a treasured family pet. The ship was scheduled to be at sea for five days for an exercise. Some domestic circumstance, the details of which were not made public, left the dog with no one to care for him ashore. A high level conference secured a waiver of the ship's regulation and the dog was granted a five-day visit to the ship.

Monday morning, an hour before sailing time, the gig came alongside the starboard accommodation ladder with the Chief-ofStaff seated in the stern sheets with the dog on a leash lying between his feet. The dog seemed glad to get out of the boat on to the lower grating of the gangway, but there he stopped. Capt. Calhoun came up the ladder a couple of steps, but the dog had never before seen a stair with water sloshing between the steps and declined to follow. A tug on the leash proved ineffectual. The dog simply refused to be led up the ladder.

Frustrated, the Chief-of-Staff picked up the dog, tucked him under his arm and carried him aboard, much to the well-suppressed amusement of the watch on the quarter deck.

The Chief-of-Staff, with the dog in tow, went directly to his cabin.

WEST VIRGINIA had a very proud Marine Guard, and the pick of the guard were detailed as orderlies. About noon the Chief-ofStaff's orderly came to the quarter deck with the poodle. Obviously, the orderly had not been trained in dog handling nor the dog in proper shipboard etiquette. After a brief pause, the dog evidenced a desire to inspect his new environment and the Marine followed meekly. The dog went first to a nearby bit and gave it a quick sniff and went on to a well-scrubbed stanchion. The barbette of Turret Four was passed by as an object too large for consideration. A fire plug offered a familiar shape, but a strong smell of bright work polish was offensive to the dog's fastidious olfactory sense and he backed away. After a careful inspection of all reasonable objects on the quarter deck the dog gave up and settled for a reasonable walk up and down the deck.

Late afternoon the procedure was repeated with similar results. All suitably shaped obShipmate, March 1984

jects smelled either of salt water soap or bright work polish and were repulsive to the poor dog. A conference of the most concerned parties (except the dog) arrived at a possible solution to the pressing problem.

The carpenter shop quickly fabricated a nice new box some two feet square and four inches deep; the sand locker gladly provided several buckets of sand. The sand box was discreetly placed in the lee of the catapult.

The poodle was led to the box. He sniffed the edge of the fresh sawed pine boards and looked up as if to say, "What's that for?"

The orderly picked him up and stood him in the nice white sand. He took a tentative step and obviously disliked the feel of the sand; he sniffed it but the pure white sea sand carried no suggestion of any element with which he was familiar; he slowly stepped out of the box and sat down. A fine scheme but no results.

Just before the ward room sat down for dinner the Chief-of-Staff's orderly came to the ward room and told the doctor the Chiefof-Staff wanted to see him. The doctor went with the orderly to the Chief-of-Staff s cabin but was back in ten minutes, red faced and silent. He assured us the Chief-of-Staff was not ill but steadfastly decUned to discuss the nature of his call.

That evening the Admiral and Chief-ofStaff were walking the quarter deck when the orderly with the dog in tow came on deck.

The dog showed no desire to repeat his inspection and followed the Marine for a brief stroll; his gait indicated that he was not comfortable — if not in distress. Admiral Greenslade noted the dog's apparent discomfort.

He paused and called his orderly and spoke a few words to him. The orderly went below and came back on deck with a beautiful bouquet of garden grown, long-stemmed roses that had graced the Admiral's table. The Admiral took the roses, went to the newly made sand box and stood them up in nice even rows across the box.

The orderly towed the dog to the box. The dog displayed immediate interest. It is not known whether it was the sweet scent of the roses or the faint tint of the natural fertiUzer on the stems that inspired him, but something reminded him of a more familiar enviroimient, and reaction was natural, quick and copious. By the end of the week the rose box was a very sad sight; the crew was glad to see the dog leave the ship and gave a little cheer as the box got the Deep Six. W. K. Mendenhall, Jr. '23

Verification Needed Shipmate: I have just finished re-reading RAdm. Fahrney's article on "Drones and Guided Missiles" which reminded of a tale I heard during the Korean action. If anyone knows whether this tale has any factual basis I'm sure it would make an interesting article.

This incident supposedly originated aboard one of the carriers operating in the Korean area. It seems that the air group was often frustrated in their train busting operaShipmate, March 1984

tions when the target trains would hide in a tunnel carved in a sheer rock cliff. Members of a drone operation detachment hung a 1000 pounder on the belly of a drone F-6-F and installed a TV camera in the cockpit. As the target train ducked into the tunnel the North Koreans in the area were shocked to see a "Kamikaze" fighter closely follow.

If any of your readers have information to confirm or deny this story maybe they will share it with the rest of us. Another Korean incident which would make interesting reading was the torpedo attack alledged to have occurred against a North Korean dam.

Joe P. Robertson, Jr. '47 HMS MARY ROSE and HOLLAND I

Shipmate: In recent months Shipmate articles have reported on the salvage of HMS MARY ROSE, Henry VIII's flagship, and the career of HMS HOLLAND I, Britain's first submarine. Having visited both in Portsmouth, England, last September, I thought an update might be of interest.

MARY ROSE now rests in Drydock #3, next to HMS VICTORY, with most of her hull intact, but we were a few days ahead of her opening to visitors on 4 October and so could not see the ship itself. However, visitors may now walk around the exterior while the interior is covered with a continuous fine spray of fresh water for preservation and to leach the salt from her timbers. Restoration of the broken and deteriorated hull section is expected to be complete in about a year, when a complete 16th century warship will be available to visitors.

The recovered artifacts are displayed in a refurbished section of Southsea Castle, from where Henry VIII watched his ship founder with great loss of Ufe on that sad day of 15 July 1545. The walls of the display area are covered with panels reciting the historical background of the war with France, leading up to the action in which MARY ROSE was

lost. Fascinating to me was the fact that the French had made three invasion landings on the Isle of Wight while blockading the English fleet in Portsmouth harbor. When a wind shift enabled the British to get out, MARY ROSE got underway and sank while Henry watched from the battlements of the castle. Although the French claim that her loss was due to their gunnery, it appears that she foundered in the seaway because an undiscipUned crew left her lower deck gun ports open. The naval action was indecisive but local defense forces on the island, supplemented by militia from the mainland, forced the French to evacuate and the first threat to British soil since 1066 so ended.

HOLLAND I was also raised intact, though with some difficulty, and moved ashore to a cradle in the Portsmouth submarine base.

She has now been cut in half amidships and the two sections separated for access to the interior. Everything inside has been removed for cleaning and preservation while the interior and exterior hull is refurbished. The gasoline engine (yes, gasoline) and drive

systems, periscope, control and operating gear are planned for reinstallation, at least in part, so as to have a museum ship ready for visitors in about two years.

Adjacent to HOLLAND I is the excellent Royal Navy Submarine Museum depicting Britain's entire submarine history, but with a fine section devoted to HOLLAND I and some of the artifacts recovered from her. The whole area is well worth a visit.

Roy Smith '34

Seagull and Stormy Petrel

Shipmate: Like many Service kids, our son went from school to school as his mother did her seagull act following the Fleet and her sailor husband (who, according to her, was always at sea when family crises arose.)

Newly arrived in Long Beach, his mother took our little son to be enrolled in a local grammar school.

The Principal, in kindly terms geared to a child's mentality and a parent's responsibiUties, explained the school rules, the class routines, the attendance requirements, and the need for parental cooperation.

He then turned to the little boy and said, "And now, my little man, have you any questions?"

The little boy, in the polite and respectful manner of his up-bringing, replied, "Yes sir.

Do you permit fighting on the school grounds?"

When he grew up he chose the Marine Corps as a career. What else?

R. B. Carney '16 Another Class Ring Story Shipmate: Part I — In the past, I enjoyed letters about the loss of class rings and their seemingly miraculous recoveries. So, I am enjoined, forced, persuaded to tell my tale of wonder and luck, although the last scene is one of woe.

After graduation in June '45, service in the Pacific in USS LANDSDOWNE (DD-486), and return to the States via the long way — Singapore, Ceylon, Capetown to New York — I was in the first leave party, my home town being in upstate New York. While enjoying the company of my bride of six months and the winter weather of December in the Catskill Mountains, I became involved with helping my wife's cousin, Earle in building his gas station. And there, somewhere, I lost my class ring. When, exactly, I didn't know; at some point I realized my finger was naked; searching by all hands did not entice the ring to come forth. And then came the big snows! So, that was it! The ring was gone forever, lost somewhere, buried somewhere, and under feet of snow. But spring came, the snows melted, the ground thawed and construction resumed. A bulldozer operator about to shove a pile of dirt into a hole noticed a gleam or glint or something, and there was my ring! He turned it in to Earle who got it to me — how, I forget.

But for the driver's good eyesight and his

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Mail Boat (continued)

Who Is He? Shipmate: Since the first institutions of learning were established in this country, buildings, roads, walks, fields, and complexes have been named in honor of some individual for his or her contributions or exemplary performance in some meaningful respect. Erection of monuments or plaques is another means of accomplishing this deserved recognition.

The Naval Academy is among the foremost examples of perpetuating by visual means remembrance for the performance of valiant, gifted and dedicated men.

One of those so honored is an alumnus who has singularly been so honored by having three distinct memorials erected in the grounds of the Academy. Can you identify this Academy alumnus?

Frank Rigler '25

honesty, and my good luck, the ring would have been gone evermore.

Part II — Several years ago, on a stag golf President weekend at Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Arnold VADM. CHARLES S . MINTER JR. USN (Ret.) '37, Palmer's Place, were were at the lodge imAnnapolis MD bibing and playing cards; a man I had newly Vice President (Eastern Area) — met, a large land-owner looked closely at my ADM. I J. GALANTIN USN (Ret.) '33, ring, and then remarked, " Y o u guys are the Pinehurst NC only ones who wear your school rings all Vice President (Central Area) — your life!" However intended, I took it as MR. J. KIRBY EWING '45 a compliment. A n d , when you think about Houston TX it, I guess it's true. How few schools there Vice President (Western Area) — are where the alumni are easily recognizable CAPT. WILLIAM A. ROBINSON USN (Ret.) '53, by their school rings! Pride? I guess so; I Coronado CA know I have always been proud of my ring, Executive Director — and where and what it stands for.

CAPT. W . S. BUSIK USN (Ret.) '43, Part III — This past July, on a charter Annapolis MD fishing boat out of Lewes, Delaware (RehoSee "All Hands" for the details about this Treasurer — both Beach), the day's fishing having just gifted and dedicated man.

J\ CAPT. J. D. OLrvER, JR. USN (Ret.) '43, ended, and headed for port, I noticed a teeny Annapolis MD piece of bait (squid) on the deck. Not wishing someone to slip on it, I picked it up and flipTRUSTEES ped it over the side. You guessed it! My ring Past President — went with that tiny piece of bait into the VADM. WILLLAM P. MACK, USN (Ret.) '37 Atlantic Ocean off Cape May, New Jersey.

Annapolis MD What could I say? What could I do? I told Superintendent's Representative — my friend on the trip with a shrug, " O h well!

CAPT. ALAN K. RIFFEY C E C USN '61 It was about 38 years old anyway. Time for USNA, Annapolis MD a new o n e . " But inside I was crying. A n d "A man will fight long and hard for a At Large bit of colored ribbon."

I still miss it. I envision a lucky scenario (To serve through Spring Meeting 1984) Napoleon Bonaparte (without any hope): A fish is lured to the MR. WILLIAM D . CRAWFORD '48 glint, swallows my ring, the fish is in turn CAPT. STEPHEN M . DUNCAN U S N R R '63 CAPT. ROBERT T . S. KEITH, J R . USN '58 swallowed by a shark, the shark is caught by CAPT. JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. USN (Ret.) '52 a man, and cut open. The ring is found, (To serve through Spring Meeting 1985) returned to the USNA, who tracks me down, CAPT. RICHARD E . FOSTER USN (Ret.) '41 and Walla! I am twice lucky. Beautiful RADM. PAUL E . HARTMANN USN (Ret.) '37 Dreamer! And that is my tale of woe.

VADM. RAYMOND E . PEET USN (Ret.) '43 Hank Engelmann, '46 CAPT. ROBERT E . QUINN JR. C E C USN '56 (To serve through Spring Meeting 1986) India-Nepal Tour LT. FRED B . HORNE USN '76

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OFFICERS

RADM. DONALD T . POE USN (Ret.) '45 LGEN. PHILIP D . SHUTLER U S M C (Ret.) '48 CAPT. CHARLES W . TRAVIS USN (Ret.) '33

From Local

Chapters

RADM. DAVTO L . MARTINEAU USN (Ret.) '33

Connecticut VADM. ROBERT L . TOWNSEND USN (Ret.) '34

Greater Washington, DC Assoc.

MR. JOSEPH N . PORTNEY '52

Los Angeles CDR. BRADFORD D . SMITH USNRR '62

New York LCDR. PETER C . CARROTHERS USNR '63

North Texas MR. JAMES V. HEALY '54

Philadelphia CAPT. STEPHEN N . WHITE USNR (Ret.) '39

Peninsula VADM. PAUL D . STROOP USN (Ret.) '26

San Diego/Coronado COL. CHARLES W . COLE USAF (Ret.) '53

San Francisco MR. FRANK C . MARTIN '59

Southeast Florida (Miami) MR. JERRY L . MCGAUGH '57

Texas Golf Coast CAPT. DONALD R. JEX USN (Ret.) '47

Tidewater Shipmate, March 1984

The Grandeur of India and Nepal J a n e B. Moncure

On 17 October our group of 27 was herded, with allowable graciousness, to Air India Flight 102. Having waited many years to see the Taj Mahal, I found it incredible to realize I was off.

A stopover in London gave us a chance to become acquainted with our fellow travelers. We were seven from the USNA Alumni as follows: VAdm. and Mrs. Ralph Earle '22, Mrs. Grace Maginnis '27, Mrs. Jane Moncure '32, Capt. Henry Rumble '33, Mrs. Alice Scott '35 and Mrs. Anne Wood '35. We were joining other alumni, accompanied by John Powell, a charming British gentleman as leader, facilitator and travel "guru".

What a thrill to look from the balcony of the Bombay Taj Mahal Hotel and see the Gateway to India Arch immediately below.

Bombay, as our introduction to India, was a full experience — the boat ride to Elephanta Island, the harbor abuzz with activity, foreign ships, Indian naval vessels, oil rigs, an expanse of modern commerce; the transition to the rock-cut temples of Hindu sculpture, the legendary statues from the centuries past as early Hindus searched for and celebrated the meaning of God and man.

In Jaipur the Clark Amer Hotel offered very modem accoimnodations and good service, as did all of the new hotels in which we stayed throughout India and Nepal.

The Amber Fort was reached on the backs of elephants, and some preferred walking down after the ride up which pitched one a bit from side to side. The Amber Fort was architectural splendor and restoration work is in process to restore faded beauty. Later in the day we visited the "Pink City of Rajastan" built in the 18th century and looking hke a forerunner to Disneyland. The last stop of the day was the Palace of the Winds.

Sunday we left from Jaipur by bus for Agra. This took us through farmland being worked as it had been 40(X) years earlier. We stopped to view a large camel herd which seemed to find us interesting specimens but continued stripping the trees. We lunched in the Ghana Bird Sanctuary, enjoyed a calm boat ride through open marshes to the large stork population. By teatime we arrived at Agra's Hotel Mughal Sheraton. Some of us Shipmate, March 1984

could not wait for daylight, but taxied over to see the Taj by moonlight. The next day we toured the Taj Mahal and found it more beautiful than anticipated. No one was disappointed. We visited the bazaar and the Agra Fort, as well as walking about the deserted red standstone Fatehpur Sikri, built

by Akbar in the late 16th century.

Varanasi was our next destination, but before leaving Agra and the Taj, four devotees rose at 4:30 a.m. to ride the Sheraton elephant to the Taj for sunrise and the few minutes that it is a glorious pink.

After lunch in Varanasi we visited Sarnath where Buddha preached his first sermon. We also visited the Monkey Temple and found the hundreds of active monkeys rather disconcerting, having been told to leave earrings, eyeglasses, cameras and purses on the bus for the little beasts often steal!

Again we were up before dawn to go down on the Ganges for sunrise and watch the waterfront activities as Hindu worshippers bathed, prayed and washed. It was indeed a busy place. The sun came over the horizon great and red as pilgrims continued to arrive.

We mounted the Ghats to walk through the crowded narrow streets where the morning activities were going strong.

Returning to our hotel, we had a filhng breakfast. And then we were airborne once again, to Nepal. We were impressed by our Hotel Yak and Yeti, and by the good service offered. How exciting it was to see the Himalayas in the distance. We had free time upon our arrival to catch our breaths from the day's activities. The dining room, being in the old part of the hotel, formerly a palace, provided elegant service.

For two days we enjoyed Katmandu; ancient Swayambhunath with its marvelous Buddhist stupa; Bhatktapur with its Lion Gate; Golden Gate and Nyatapola Temple; among many other notable buildings; visited Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple; and walked around Bodnath, a collosal Buddhist stupa. At the last there was much winnowing of rice. We had arrived at the harvest season and the natives were busy preparing for the winter. Everyone in Nepal seemed to be working. The climate in the Katmandu valley is tempting to a long visit for it is so moderate. The people are energetic, and

eager to speak English.

Reluctantly we left Nepal, after a fascinating flight along the Himalayan range where the mountains were identified for us. We were thankful for clear skies as we took off and good visibility so we could view Mount Everest before leaving this pleasant little country, which we had hardly explored.

We arrived in Delhi with the realization that the trip was drawing to a close and India would become a memory. New Delhi's wide boulevards, impressive government buildings, green parks and gardens were a reminder that we were in the new nation of India which was expanding beyond the heritage left by the British. The monuments of old Delhi were as impressive as everything we had seen of India's past history. The famous Iron Pillar has stood completely rustproof for 1500 years, in the courtyard by Qutb Minar. The final treat in old Delhi was the spectacular Sound and Light of the Red Fort. It was a perfect ending for a fascinating trip to rise with the Indians at the end of the stirring historic performance and stand quietly while the Indian national anthem was played.

We flew back to London for a day and a half, to pick up various gifts at Harrod's and a final night at the theater. Time for goodbyes at a cocktail gathering in the Tower Room of the elegant Hyatt Cariton Towers and our fantastic journey to the subcontinent was over but far from forgotten.

The new air-conditioned hotels which India has built for the tourism business she so badly needs are veritable palaces, as were the rajahs'. The cuisine offers many choices for the travelers who dare not eat the spicey food, and few of us dared. India awakens our interests in a very ancient part of our world. A two-week tour of the highlights certainly whets the appetite for a return trip.

"The habit of the arm-chair easily prevails over that of the quarter-deck; it is more comfortable."

Alfred T. Mahan

All Hands CNO on Terrorism Admiral James D. Watkins USN '49, CNO recently spoke on the subject of world terrorism in remarks at Newport Beach, California.

Referring to the terrorist bombing of the headquarters of BLT 1/8, part of the 24th MAU on 23 October 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon, he said, "This form of foul play is an insidious problem, and one we Americans don't like to think about.

Americans are good sports. As a general rule we play fair, but now we are facing a global threat which does not conform to conventional free-world fair play. These assassins do not follow what has evolved in civilized societies as accepted rules of engagement.

They do not respect Geneva Convention Agreements. Today an ancient zeal for martyrdom by radical elements in several nations, combined with modern explosives, presents a particularly serious challenge to all freedom-loving peoples.

"How do we deal with the threat? We face facts. These are fanatics on the world scene who have probably declared a 'holy war' against us. If they attack us it will not be with overwhelming military might, but with spontaneous acts of savage violence. While there are many things we can do defensively, this is just not good enough. After all, will building bunkers and fences higher and higher — or stringing roll upon roll of concentina wire — or wearing more and more flak jackets — really provide lasting additional security from these terrorists? Can these defensive measures really stamp out this creeping cancerous growth? No. "They hope the steady drip of individual terrorist acts . . . will eventually drop us to our knees. But should, we succumb to this evil? And if we are capable of taking action, should it be in the form of seeking revenge?

An eye for an eye, or a tooth for a tooth?

I hope not. There are morally justifiable ways to take action against terrorism before it strikes. What about diplomatic moves, political pressures, trade barriers and isolation of nations that train, harbor or export terrorists, in addition to classic counterterrorism actions? Why not link with our allies and friends and together fight this hideous crime against civilized humanity more aggressively? I believe we can and should."

Adm. Watkins concluded his remarks saying, "1 believe we can develop a pro-active, preventive strategy which, together with our allies will work toward the goal of eradicating this murderous tool from the arsenals 10

of irresponsible governments which employ it. When we identify anticipated perpetrators of terrorism, should we allow them to strike us? Of course not. We would be morally irresponsible to do so. When evil declares war should we surrender without a fight? Never.

If we can deal with the hard fact that terrorism exists, then it is my personal feeling that out of the rubble of Lebanon some good can come. If we can not do this, then 239 fine young men will surely have died in vain."

USNPGS To Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Naval Engineering This summer, the Naval Postgraduate School will celebrate its 75th anniversary.

The Naval Engineering curriculum is especially proud of this occasion since the school was originally founded in 1909 as the School of Marine Engineering. A large number of present and former Engineering Duty Officers obtained their Bachelors and Masters

PG School, Annapolis

degrees through Naval Engineering, as well as many unrestricted line officers, such as the current CNO, Admiral James D. Watkins, USN.

of you will be receiving invitations to join in the festivities. A special technical symposium on current and future topics of Naval Engineering interest will be organized, as well as research demonstrations by current students. To renew old acquaintances, a social program is also being planned, including a golf tournament, a ladies program, and a formal banquet.

Anyone interested in participating or with additional ideas on the celebration should contact Capt. Alan J. Johnson, USN, the current Naval Engineering Curricular Officer, at autovon 878-2033 or (408) 646-2033.

Naval Academy CPR Training Saves Life in England Quick thinking and valuable training enabled three classmates to save a man's life in Cambridge, England.

Lieutenants Q.g.) Michael Christopher '81, Lilia Ramirez '81 and Joseph Schartung '81 were driving through Cambridge in Lt. Ramirez's car when they saw a man collapse on the street. Lt. Ramirez parked the car while the other two officers rushed to the stricken man's side. They checked his breathing and pulse and found them to be virtually non-existent. Finding that there was no one in the gathering crowd who could help, lieutenants Christopher and Schartung started to administer cardio-pulmonary resusitation (CPR) and had the man breathing again. Meanwhile, Lt. Ramirez had called an ambulance to take the revived man to Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge.

A physican at the hospital. Dr. Michael Sharpe, said, "Mr. Charles Cutter of Chesterton, Cambridge survived a cardiac arrest because of the quick response by the Navy officers." Lt. G-g-) Ramirez was stationed at the NAF at the RAF base at Mindenhall. Lieutenants Christopher and Schartung were in the aircrew of a P-3 Orion at Mindenhall overnight from their temporary base in Keflavik, Iceland. Their homeport is NAS Jacksonville.

They learned CPR techniques while midshipmen.

Sigma Pi Sigma Chapter Honored

USNPGS, Monterey

The Mechanical Engineering Department and the Naval Engineering Curricular Office are planning a special 75th Anniversary celebration to be held 12-13 July 1984. Many

The Naval Academy chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society, achieved a membership of over 500 since its installation in 1966. Only 14 chapters have achieved this level.

Sigma Pi Sigma, which was founded in 1921, has 346 chapters at university and college campuses in 45 states. The Society, Shipmate, March 1984

which is part of the Society of Physics Students of the American Institute of Physics, was founded to recognize outstanding scholarship achievement by students in physics. It currently has more than 49,000 members, including alumni.

The Naval Academy chapter was among 13 chapters which were presented certificates of achievement. It was cited for "maintaining a strong, steady program over the years since its installation."

Mystic Seaport Exhibit "What's New: A Look at Recent Collecting" is the theme of an exhibit in Mystic Seaport Museum's newly-renovated Schaefer Gallery Saturday.

The show displays more than 100 recent acquisitions of the maritime museimi. From rigged sailboats to sea boots, the historic miscellanea represent a cross section of the museum's entire collection.

By focusing on the eclectic art of collecting, the exhibit serves to illuminate the purpose of Mystic Seaport Museum — the preservation of materials, artifacts, vessels and skills relating to maritime history.

"The strength of a museum lies in its collection," said Stuart Parnes, associate curator of exhibits at the Seaport. "But most of what is seen on exhibit is only a fraction of what we collect. The majority is preserved in storage for future exhibition, loan to other institutions and study. We wanted to keep people up to date on acquisitions they have never seen before."

In addition to two small boats which complement the Seaport's collection of more than 350 historic watercraft, the show presents an array of models, paintings, prints and photographs, nautical instruments, scrimshaw, silver trophies and textiles.

Of equal fascination are the diverse paraphernalia associated with maritime activities. These objects included 19th-century instruments for tatooing, a cap belonging to a steamship engineer, wooden decoys for duck hunting, and a black walnut commode from a Fall River Line steamship.

Nautical instruments in the show range from the familiar sextants and barometers to an "oleometer" used to test the density and purity of whale oil.

Among the models of interest are miniature replicas of two vessels owned by Mystic Seaport: the square-rigger JOSEPH CONRAD, built in 1882; and the coal-fired passenger steamboat SABINO, dating to 1908. Half models used in the shipbuilding trade are also on exhibit.

Five paintings by James E. Butterworth, a leading marine artist of the 19th century, comprise one of the highlights of the show.

Subjects include some of the artist's favorites — a clipper ship battling a storm and an early defender of the America's Cup, VoLt»NTEER. Gallery visitors will also find a 19thcentury wedding dress of brown silk and Shipmate, March 1984

white lace, a traditional style of the era. In contrast to this subdued attire is an exotic Japanese robe brought home as a souvenir by a whaler who sailed on CHARLES W .

MORGAN, the legendary whaleship preserved at Mystic Seaport. The blue robe features pink, white and gold embroidery and a quihed pink lining.

In the past five years, the museum has acquired almost 15,000 items. Only a few of these were purchased; the majority were donated.

The Schaefer Gallery is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum admission is charged.

"What's New" will continue through April 29.

Michelson's Three Memorials

to each in bronze letters one foot high, with a NAVAL ACADEMY SEAL over two of the four entrances.

The third recognition of Michelson is unique. On the terrace between Michelson and Chauvenet Hall is a line of 80 circular metal plates each 3" in diameter spaced 18" apart and marking the path of the original experiment, there are two bronze plates bearing the same wording at each end — one on the side of CHAUVENET and the other on the low stone wall surrounding the terrace. "THE MARKER ON THE PLAZA PAVING IS THE LINE OF SIGHT FOR THE OPTICAL EXPERIMENT MEASURING THE SPEED OF LIGHT CARRIED OUT

BY ENSIGN ALBERT A. MICHELSON USN BETWEEN 1877 AND 1878 WHILE SERVING AS INSTRUCTOR OF PHYSICS AT THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY. THIS DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE OF THE NAVAL ACADEMY WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN SCIENTIST TO BE AWARDED THE NOBEL P R I Z E . "

Three MSC Ships Involved in Grenada

Albert Michelson

All living Alumni have attended classes in one of the original Flagg-designed gray stone and brick buildings facing BANCROFT HALL, SAMPSON HALL. It is named for Rear Admiral William Thomas Sampson USN. A bronze tablet on the left side of the entrance to it notes the highlights of his distinguished career.

On the building on the opposite side of the entrance is another bronze tablet. It reads, "In honor of ALBERT ABRAHAM MICHELSON 1852-1931 Class of 1873 while instructor at the Naval Academy in 1878 made First Accurate Measurement Of Speed of Light. Invented, Interferometer. First American Scientist to receive Nobel Prize, for Physics in 1907 performed with Morley Ether Draft Experiment basic to Einstein's theory of Relativity. His distinguished career is a continuing inspiration to Midshipmen."

In the late 1960's Michelson was again honored. In the space between the Chapel and the Severn River and paralleling the Stribling Walk two impressive buildings were built. One was named MICHELSON HALL the other CHAUVENET HALL. Only the names of these two honored appear on two entrances

Several Military Sealift Command ships, three of them chartered, were involved in the Grenada crisis.

SS DOLLY TURMAN, a 540-foot cargo vessel, was returning from the Mediterranean after unloading cargo. She was bound for New Orleans empty, to be redelivered to Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., when she was ordered instead to divert to Grenada.

In St. George's, with no pilot or tug.

Master William J. Evers brought DOLLY TURMAN into port using her bow thrusters.

She picked up the weapons, ammunition, uniforms and other paraphernalia captured during combat operations, and returned them to the United States.

Also diverted to Grenada was the 635-foot roll-on, roll-off ship AMERICAN EAGLE, on charter to MSC and returning from the NATO exercise REFORGER '83. These two ships were the largest ever to call at Grenada.

Like DOLLY TURMAN, AMERICAN EAGLE was docked in Grenada by Capt. John D. Flanagan without the use of pilot or tugs but with the use of her bow thrusters. She took out 11,000 measurement tons of construction equipment, military vehicles and other rolling stock.

USNS NEOSHO, an MSC oiler, under the command of Capt. Stephen A. Aspiotis serviced the fleet in the Caribbean operation.

MSC is responsible for providing the necessary sealift to deploy and sustain military forces overseas, as rapidly and for as long as operational requirements dictate.

The command also operates auxiliary ships that deliver supplies to Navy combatant ships while under way, oceanographic and survey ships, tankers and dry cargo ships that deliver Defense Department cargo worldwide.

11

USS

FRANKLIN

What a First Year Out of the

(CV-13)

Academy

Captain William B. Hayler USN (Ret.)

About a month before my class graduated manned. I was on condition watch in the in June, 1944, four of us received ship after engine room where all was quiet and assignments to USS FRANKLIN (CV-13). normal. But not for long. We were about 60 Finally, in September, we reported onboard miles from Japan. The sbcteen carriers which in Manus, Admiralty Islands: Dick Jortberg, comprised the force were launching strikes, Bob McCrary, George Hamikon, and and the radar screen was full of our own myself. planes joining up before going on their own Although not large by today's standards, missions. A single enemy plane sneaked in the ship was impressive. It took us at least undetected until the last moments before his a week to be able to leave our living com- approach. It was just light and there were partment, the old CPO messcooks' bunk- many scattered clouds. The ship received a room, and head for the wardroom with any assurance that we would find it on the first try. In common with other ships at that time, FRANKLIN was above complement on personnel with, including her staff, about 3200 onboard. Each of us was assigned a different department: Dick became a communicator.

Bob went to Gunnery, George joined the Air Department, and I went down to the engine room.

We had been aboard about a month when FRANKLIN took her first hits, but our luck really ran out on 30 October off Samar. This time we took a kamikaze — a single engine Zeke — inboard the island structure with a loss of 50 men. The plane passed through the flight deck and the wreckage wound up on the armored hangar deck. I recall two remarks when we felt the shock. One cheery soul standing next to me sang out, "Oh boy, 30-day hit." The other from our Warrant Machinist, "Mr. Hayler, you sure lost your virginity on that one." The damage sent us FRANKLIN burns to Bremerton for repairs and brought us report of a bogie in the area and then, for a brief moment, saw it as it dove in from the home for Christmas and 30 days leave.

By 15 March we were back in Ulithi where bow and dropped two bombs before being shot down. The bombs were only 500 lbs., RANDOLPH (CV-15) had been kamikazied at anchor an evening or so before. Obviously but both hit and neither was a dud.

The first entered the flight deck slightly aft the war was still on. After a few days we got underway for Japan as flagship for one of of the forward elevator. Its trajectory carthe four task groups which comprised TF 58. ried it aft until it detonated amidships after At dawn on 18 March air strikes were penetrating the armored flight deck. The seclaunched against the home islands of Hon- ond went through the flight deck farther aft and blew up in the CPO quarters after it shu and Kyushu.

Early the next morning we went to General pierced the hangar and second decks.

Quarters and again commenced launching The devastation was appalling. The timstrikes. FRANKLIN secured from GQ, but the ing could not have been worse. FRANKLIN Gunnery Department remained fully had just begun to launch her planes, and only 12

six were in the air. The remaining 90 were all armed and fueled on both flight and hangar decks. In addition to an estimated 36,0(X) gallons of gas in their tanks, they had 30 tons of bombs and rockets hanging from their racks. The result might be compared to the match which touched off the powder keg, but on a far, far greater scale.

In the engine room the first two shocks feh as though a giant sledge hammer had been cut loose on the deck above. Then there was a short lull, and the shocks continued. Seemingly, they would never stop. This was far worse than our hit off the Philippines when we could only feel one or two explosions.

Ventilation was shut down immediately, but heavy smoke continued to drift down through the ducts so that a man could see no more than six feet. Almost all phones went dead, and we had little or no knowledge of what was going on topside. It was just as well.

In retrospect, our engine room was safe, but that was not obvious at the time. Our shipmates elsewhere were less fortunate. The flight deck, with propellers turning over, ammunition going off, and gasoline burning and exploding was a death trap. Pilots and flight deck personnel who were fortunate were blown over the side. The hangar deck situation was worse. Men waiting for breakfast were caught standing in a long chow line which wound around the crowded planes.

Hangar deck crews were finishing the job of gassing and arming the last planes. Most perished instantly when the first bomb detonated although later we did see a few who had lived long enough to don gas masks or rescue breathers.

In the engine room we would not be aware of the indescribable damage until we reached the topside. We were finally given orders to set the throttles at eight knots and leave the engine room. When I reached the third and second decks, lights were out in some compartments, and my flashlight beam was largely absorbed in the smoke. As my head reached the hangar deck, I was not sure whether I was entering Dante's Inferno or Shipmate, March 1984

crossing the River Styx. We had a list of about 13°, and water was cascading down from the fire-fighting above. Steam still rose from the hangar deck, which was still hot from the fires. More vapor rose from the little streams which carried the water across the littered deck and off the low starboard side.

The entire area was burned and blackened.

Large chunks were missing from the deck overhead. The forward elevator had been blown out of its well and settled back to form a ramp between the hangar and flight decks.

Airplane engines were still burning and were the only remainder of what had been battleready aircraft a few hours before. All around was grim evidence that there had been no escape for those who had been trapped in the inferno.

But the gallery deck, just below the flight deck, was indescribable. This deck had been a maze of ready rooms, workshops, clipping rooms, and armories. After the first two hits this area became the oven of a gigantic stove.

The only survivor from CIC was an officer who happened to have his helmet on, and was knocked out by the explosion when he was thrown against the overhead. He had a chance to stumble to safety before the intense heat overcame him. Others without this protection were either killed outright or never regained consciousness.

Admiral Davison and the surviving members of his staff transferred to a destroyer about an hour after the hit.

FRANKLIN was no longer capable of serving as a flagship, but Captain Gehres believed his ship could be saved and had no wish to write off his commjmd as a war loss. Had he done so, many of us still trapped below, would have been lost.

The firefighting was an uphill struggle all the way. In addition to everything else. Big Ben's planes were loaded with new eleven inch Tiny Tim rockets which were to have been used in combat for the first time that day. Planes armed with these monsters were below on the hangar deck, and every few minutes at tasteful intervals one would cook off and begin an erratic journey which sometimes ended in the water with a splash uncomfortably close to assisting ships.

Several took off through the hangar deck and then romped around on the second and third decks, starting fires and raising general hell. With the hangar, gallery, and flight decks ablaze, the fire parties were faced with a seemingly impossible task. Fortunately water pressure remained on the fire mains.

In addition several screening destroyers and the cruiser SANTA FE came close aboard to lend a hand with their hoses.

also helped rig the tow from the cruiser PITTSBURGH. By this time our only power was old fashioned muscle, and SANTA FE'S winches helped heave in the heavy towing rig.

By early afternoon the tow was made up, and PITTSBURGH headed south at the breakneck speed of three knots. Although this gave us a chance, we were still a genuine sitting duck. Neither we nor the ship were in any condition to cope with more damage.

In order to have an even chance we had to get underway on our own power.

The firefighting continued topside while the business of lighting off below began. This was not simple. The spaces were filled with smoke and much of the lighting was burned out. The forward emergency diesel generator was started by Bill Ellis, our Electrical Officer, in his rescue breather. He disconnected the damaged circuits from the board, and smoke gradually started clearing from some of the second and third deck spaces as ventilation was restored. The temperature below slowly became bearable, and it finally became possible to breathe without a rescue breather. By early morning of the 20th, Big Ben was underway under her own power once again — still under tow — but with speed increased to six knots.

During that night, while the engineers were struggling to light off, topside the battle against fire continued. Frequently the escorting destroyers came close aboard to extinguish seemingly dead fires which kept bursting back to life. I have been chided for saying that the ship was "lit up like a carnival" It probably wasn't that bad, but we were certainly not at darken ship. Approximately forty Jap planes were shot down in the vicinity that night, but none got through.

By noon the 21st Big Ben's speed was increased to 15 knots as additional boilers were put on the line. The tow was cast off, but the Japs tried once again. A twin-engine "Judy" got through and made a run. It was greeted by fire from the screen as well as our own few undamaged 20mm and 40mm. The bomb missed the port quarter by 25 yards and the ship gave one last tired jump from the shock. This was our last attack of the war.

Accounts vary, but somewhere between 700-800 of our 3200 shipmates still rest beneath the ocean off Japan. Another 300 were wounded, many seriously. A large number were either blown overboard or had to jump when hemmed in by fire or explosions, but 704 remained aboard and brought the ship back to New York.

As I look over my notes and scratch my memory to recall the events, I try to realize that all this was almost 40 years ago, but we can never push wartime experiences into the past and keep them there. Looking back on FRANKLIN from 1984 gives a perspective lacking at the time. Viewpoints change.

FRANKLIN was and is a superb example of the importance of having a crew well trained in damage control. With this in her favor, FRANKLIN was on her way to being saved before we were hit. The emergency diesel fire pump that furnished firemain pressure when the ship lost power did not just happen to be running; someone started it before vacating the compartment. Similarly, when the engineers went back down below to light off, the fact that there was no condition of high or low water and ruptured tubes awaiting discovery is a tribute to the men who secured their boilers properly before vacating the firerooms.

USS FRANKLIN

SANTA FE first came alongside about 0830 and remained for a hour while she took off wounded and helped with her fire hoses. She

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Courage is another commodity which was not in short supply and, with the passing of the years, the examples become more impressive and more remarkable. On the third deck, in the mess halls, fire began to threaten the bombs and rockets stacked there. Before the compartment was abandoned, some nameless but courageous men quenched the fires and wet down the ammunition. Many pilots ready for launch on the flight deck owe their Uves to plane crews who remained in the inferno to help them from their aircraft.

Two Medals of Honor were awarded to FRANKLIN officers. Best known is Chaplain O'Callahan. He played a very visible and inspiring role on the flight deck and assisting in the rescue of men trapped below. Less well known, but every bit as impressive, was Lt. Don Gary, our Boiler Division Officer. He found himself in a third deck compartment with about 300 others and no apparent way to escape. On our way to the forward area he had explored this part of the ship thoroughly and had located the access to the boiler uptakes which offered a possible escape route. He had the men form a human chain and took them out in groups. On his third and last trip he brought out the remaining men safely. USS GARY ( F F G - 5 1 ) will join the fleet this year, USS O'CALLAHAN (FF-1051) was commissioned in 1968.

Captain Leslie Gehres was not loved by his crew, but he is entitled to more than the full measure of credit due a commanding officer who saves his ship from almost certain destruction. He was aloof, imperious, and even Teutonic. He was feared. One calls to mind Adm. King's statement, "Now they send for the S.O.B.s." When Captain Gehres arrived onboard, the man, the event, and the

Chaplain O'Callahan ship met. My own association with him continued after I left the ship in New York until his death. Forty years and a career later I have a different view of him than I did as a new and not terribly useful young ensign.

We were in a tight spot and he got us out.

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He was loyal. Whenever a FRANKLIN sailor came to see him after the War, he was always genuinely glad to see him. He was happy to give advice if asked, and assistance when he could. You always remember your first captain, and no one could ever forget Leslie Gehres. I learned from him, and owe him a lot — including my life. Later I was able to have him aboard three of my ships in San Diego, and proud to be able to introduce him to my wardrooms.

FRANKLIN has an odd habit of inserting herself into the present. I am sure that anyone who has been in combat has similar experiences. You are never really away from it. In 1961, when I was skipper of a destroyer in WestPac, a number of us spent a Saturday night at the Subic O Club. The Marines embarked in the ready amphibious squadron were represented. Our Chief Engineer spotted a classmate and friend from Stanford. He joined our group and I was introduced. "Captain, I'd Hke you to meet Lt. Fox." For some reason I remarked, "We had a Dr. Fox in the carrier I was in during WWII." "Yes," the young marine replied, "he was my father." George Fox was a brilliant surgeon and a real shipmate who refused to leave his patients in Sick Bay. He was one of the many who did not return.

As the years go by, and as World War II recedes even further in time, a new generation Navy grows up with interests that are new. This is inevitable. The past doesn't count: only the here and now is important.

In 1965 I took over my last ship, CADMUS (AR-14), in Bayonne. Poor FRANKLIN was up for disposal, sitting in a drydock right next door and looking forlorn. The forward portside section of her flight deck had been removed to replace a damaged section on VALLEY FORGE. It was dark and I was walking up the dock, unrecognized by several sailors about ten feet ahead. One of them looked over at my first ship and remarked to the other, "I hear she got beat up pretty bad." The other glanced at the old carrier, and shook his head. "Naw, it don't look too bad to me!" What could I say? I had come full circle and unknowingly been put in my place.

"Our aircraft carriers have lasted longer than a majority of our very expensive overseas air bases."

W.A. Schoech

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Skyborne Aircraft Carriers A Closed

Chapter of Naval

Aviation

Rear Admiral Harold B. Miller U S N (Ret.)

Although the HTA Unit attached to USS and MACON was most unusual in that it was the only aviation group which flew operationally without the use of normal landing gear, there was nothing new in launching one aircraft from another. It was the implementation of the idea which made the U.S. Navy's efforts successful.

At the beginning of the century. Professor Montgomery launched a glider from a free balloon near San Jose, California, and Santos Dumont, Brazilian aviator, struggled to get his string-and-wood airplane aloft by attaching it to a non-rigid gas-filled envelope.

During World War I Squadron Leader Ireland of the Royal Navy lost his life trying to lift his fighter aircraft by means of a non-rigid to the height of an attacking Zeppelin. The Royal Navy also mounted a Bristol fighter on top the upper wing of a Felixstowe flying boat (forerunner of the F5L) for release in flight to attack German airship hangars. It proved too cumbersome.

As World War I came to a close, the British resumed their interest in LTA. Previously the Germans had launched an airplane from an airship and now the British followed suit with several launchings of a pilotless Camel fighter with locked controls.

In 1925 Squadron Leader R.A. de Haga Haig succeeded in making a landing on R-33.

His report concluded that such operations could be done routinely. However, politics and disaster combined to extinguish for all time the British LTA efforts.

The U.S. Army Air Corps also felt the need to combine the airship and the airplane.

In December, 1918, it launched a pilotless JN-4 (Jenny) from a non-rigid over Ft. Tilden on Long Island. Enthusiastically the Army experimented with the non-rigid TC-3 at Rantoul, Illinois. The non-rigid had a hand-made trapeze suspended from the control car. To the 1000-pound Sperry Messenger flown by Lt. Finter was secured a hook attached to an extension bar reaching forward over the propeller. The hook was designed to open if the speed differential of the two aircraft was too great. Bumpy air AKRON

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foiled the first few attempts, with the plane bouncing off the trapeze bar. In the next series the plane flew through the unlatched hook but, finally, with the plane's speed close to a stall it stopped on the trapeze. A successful landing had been made.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy had become excited over the long-range scouting possibilities of the rigid airship. So excited in fact, that they already were building USS SHENANDOAH (ZR-1) at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Congress now legislated the development of

Hooking On

Lighter-than-Air exclusively to the Navy.

Earlier the Navy had ordered an airship (ZR-1) from the British, but on a test flight it broke apart over the Humber River killing all crew members, half of whom were American LTA personnel. As a part of war reparations, Germany had been committed to building an airship for the United States.

Designated ZR-3 she later was christened USS Los ANGELES after she had been flown and delivered to the Navy at Naval Air Station Lakehurst.

It was slowly becoming recognized that the long-range scouting potential of airships would be greatly enhanced if they could carry and operate aircraft. Accordingly, a trapeze

was installed on the Navy's only airship, Los having been lost over Ohio in 1925.

In July, 1929, a Vought UO-1 flown by Lt. A.W. (Jake) Gorton made its approach to the Los ANGELES. Several attempts at landings failed for the aircraft, with too much speed, flew through the gear. At other times it bounced off the trapeze but, finally, Jake made the first U.S. Navy landing on an airship. Following major modifications to the gear, Gorton made several landings followed by LCdr. C A . Nicholson (C.C.) '19, and then by LCdr. L.C. Stevens (C.C.) '19, both of whom had worked on the trapeze design. Each made two landings. Early in 1930, following continuous alterations to both the trapeze and the plane's tripod hook, landings were made by CAP J.O. O'Brien, who for a short period remained the expert.

In the meantime, two glider flights piloted

by LCdr. Ralph Barnaby (C.C.) and LCdr. Tex Settle '19, were made from Los ANGELES. By spring a total of 20 landings had been made, most of them by O'Brien.

The basic gear design was proven to a point which justified the incorporation of internal hangars and trapeze gear aboard both AKRON and MACON, the construction of which by Goodyear was well advanced.

It also was apparent that the time had arrived to organize and train the HTA Units to be assigned to the two airships upon their commissioning. In late 1930 the Bureau of Navigation (later BuPers) announced that requests for flying duty aboard airships would be entertained. The Bureau deluged with requests, LCdr. D. Ward Harrigan '22 being the first to receive orders "to proceed to NAS Lakehurst to assist in the development of aircraft operations in connection with airships." He reported in February, 1931. A few months later Lt. Howard L. Young '23, joined him. The remainder of the year moved slowly, for the HTA pilots lacked airplanes as well as airships. They underwent the LTA course, taking training in non-rigids and free balloons. At last an N2Y (Yellow Peril) trainer equipped with a tripod hook apANGELES, SHENANDOAH

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Launch Aircraft

peared and Chief O'Brien gave both Harrigan and Young a few landings on Los ANGELES, which flew infrequently.

Both carrier-qualified pilots found that hooking on to Los ANGELES was about the easiest flying maneuver they had yet encountered. With both aircraft flying at approximately the same speed, the pilot's objective was merely to close the distance between his hook and the trapeze bar until the spring-loaded hook locked onto the trapeze.

There were difficult moments, of course, such as rough weather or the airship not being up to the stalling speed of the planes but, on the whole, the pilots found their work relatively simple.

During this period a carrier-fighter competition between Fokker, Berliner-Joyce, and Curtiss found none of the submitted aircraft suitable for carrier use, though all were small enough to fit into the projected dimensions of the airship's hangar. The Curtiss XF9C-1 was chosen and Curtiss received an order for six F9C-2s as well as the single XF9C-2. Thus a total of the same type with the two modified X models provided for eight aircraft to make up two Units.

The arrival of AKRON at Lakehurst in October, 1931, gave the HTA pilots an opportunity to develop and smooth out their hook-on operations even though still using the N2Y's. At last, the XF9C-1 arrived with hook installed but this heavier and faster aicraft required many changes in both the trapeze and the hook. In May, 1932, AKRON flew to the West Coast carrying the Curtiss fighter and one N2Y as well as Harrigan and Young.

During AKRON'S absence the Bureau sent four more HTA pilots to Lakehurst to join what was now becoming a Unit. They were Lt. Gg) H.B. (Min) Miller '24, Lt. (jg) R.W. (Swede) Larson '24, Lt. Gg) F.N. (Knappy) Kivette '25 and Lt. Fred Trapnell '23.

AKRON experienced rough weather upon its return flight to the East Coast and was having difficulty climbing over the Continental Divide. Harrigan and Young in their aircraft were unceremoniously "dumped" overboard as ballast. With only the clothes on 16

their backs, little cash in pocket, and with maps contributed by a lonely service station owner in the heart of Texas, the pilots found their way back to Lakehurst.

Autumn brought completion of the six new pugnacious F9C-2s and the Unit lost no time in taking delivery at Buffalo. At last, adequate equipment was on hand.

An inspection of the F9C-2 would reveal a 25'/2 foot wingspan, an exceedingly small cockpit, a carrier tailhook, flotation bags, an off-center mounted compass, three hour's fuel and a voice radio. It was a beautiful airplane to fly even though it required constant attention. It was quite blind on a runway landing because in spite of a redesigned gull wing the upper wing was still low in relation to the pilot's forward vision. But, its joy was the Wasp 400 hp. engine which, in three years of overwater operations, never once let us down.

The return of AKRON to Lakehurst now made possible intensive landing practice on the trapeze for all the HTA pilots. The Unit's crew also became airborne, for some of them always flew with the ship if the planes were to be taken onboard. They became adept at handling the aircraft within the crowded hangar but caution was always taken in climbing around and among the airship girders to refuel and service the aircraft.

By this time the launching and recovery of aircraft in flight had become routine. With the airship up to speed and with the control car showing a green flag, the pilot would skid underneath the ship about 25 feet below and behind the lowered trapeze. Looking upward he now was flying with the trapeze bar as a horizon. His single objective was to close the distance between his hook and the trapeze bar, which was a modified Vee with the low point centered. With his hook secured at this point, the wings would clear the hangar door by inches. His task was to adjust his throttle and climb, keeping the distance closing.

In rough weather the airship often would lunge downward and, as the pilot throttled down, the hook and bar would make the necessary contact. We often hooked on with closed throttle. Or, if the ship were not up

to speed, the pilot would need full throttle to stagger up to the bar almost in a stall.

Sometimes the plane would stall out and the pilot would dive his plane then go around for another approach, and there were times when the pilot thought he was on the trapeze only to find he had not locked on and his plane fell off into space. We considered 800 feet the minimum altitude for our operations.

To depart the ship, we pulled an extension arm which unlocked the spring-loaded hook but, occasionally, the heavier airplane, combined with insufficient speed of the ship, made that impossible. We then eased back on the control stick to permit the wings to ease the load on the trapeze. Falling off, a short dive quickly gave the pilot control.

Lights rigged on the trapeze enabled us to operate at night as easily as in the daytime.

On two occasions AKRON joined the Fleet in the Caribbean using Miami as a base. On both Fleet problems the airplanes operated in a modest way from the airship.

Up to the loss of AKRON on 4 April 1933, the operations from the ship were routine.

When launched to scout, the planes flew in pairs, exhausting both pilot time and fuel, thus restricting the scouting potential.

With MACON'S departure for Sunnyvale (now NAS Moffett Field) there was an air of expectancy among the crew. We were going to join the Fleet. Unfortunately, Harrigan became ill and was detached. The remaining five pilots flew their aircraft to Sunnyvale. Once there, LTA operations were more or less intermittent, for MACON required considerable upkeep and maintenance. The HTA Unit did its gunnery over the Pacific. Each of the MACON flights carried three or four F9C-2s and flights still continued to be made in pairs. To provide for possible emergencies we made refresher landings aboard the old LEXINGTON (CV-2). This presented no problem, for all of us had previously operated off carriers.

In mid-1934 Trapnell, Young, and Larson were transferred to cruisers leaving Min Miller and Knappy Kivette as the HTA nucleus. Several months later we were joined

by Lt. Gg) H.W. Richardson '28 and Lt. Gg) L.C. Simpler '29. Indoctrinational flights were begun immediately. Once more the Unit had its quota of four pilots. Shortly thereafter Richardson crashed our remaining N2Y, breaking both ankles, and was surveyed. A replacement, Lt. Gs) G-L- Huff '29, reported aboard in October. Again we went through the process of developing a full Unit.

In the meantime. Doc Wiley '15 took command of MACON and the exciting days of airship operations began. He accepted all of our recommendations, such as single-plane Shipmate, March 1984

flights in order to double out scouting coverage as well as doubling the availability of the aircraft or operating without landing gear. He was for any and everything which improved the tactical value of the airship.

Two schools of thought evolved regarding the proper use of the airplane carrying airship. One group felt the ship was the primary weapon and should do the scouting, while the function of the aircraft was to provide protection against attack. The second group, among it the HTA pilots, were confident that the small number as well as the inferior fighting performance of the F9C-2s could not possibly provide protection. They pointed out that it was impossible to conceal the ship; that it's lack of mobility, its inability to maneuver, and low speed made it a logical target. It's real purpose, they felt, was to carry its scout airplanes near the enemy, then retire to a safe distance while the aircraft transmitted their observations to the ship. The latter position was becoming generally accepted as MACON demonstrated successfully before her loss.

Up to this time, the airplane navigation relied on maintaining pre-agreed courses by the airship. To increase flexibility, and with the great improvement we had made with both the F9C-2s radio and its self-contained directional loop, MACON'S Flight Control Officer, Lt. Don Mackey, began to provide control of the aircraft from the airship. Tests not only proved the reUability of this system but gave renewed confidence among the HTA pilots.

There remained one thing to increase the range of the aircraft. The answer proved simple. It should be pointed out that the airplanes were never carried in the airship upon take-off, for it was desirable and even necessary to carry fuel rather than the weight of the planes. However, once in the air, the ship could easily carry that extra weight. Consequently, the HTA Unit always took off from Moffett Field about a half hour after the ship's departure. Overtaking her, we went on board. Once inside the hangar we removed the entire landing gear and the carrier hook,

replacing the gear with a belly tank that gave us an additional hour and a half, but we had produced a situation in which we could not make a normal landing on either a field or a carrier! Our only landing base was the airship with its trapeze.

That strange configuration made little difference to the pilots since generally we were far at sea with no carriers in the vicinity. The trapeze lowered the airplane clear of the hull, then, with the engine warmed up, we released the locked hook, eased the nose down, and flew off about our business. Always agile and maneuverable the F9C-2 performed even better without the drag. From that time on we always flew minus landing gear and carrier hook, relying on our faithful Wasps and the trapeze. Don Mackey's skill as our Controller freed us from rigid courses and time legs. Under Doc Wiley, the airship had become an airplane carrier. It was accepted that the airship would stay clear while sending her planes ahead to scout. By now we were flying singly over 200 miles from MACON. Actually, we had still another ace in the hole — precarious as it may have been.

MACON carried a 4,000 foot reel of quarterinch wire cable, to which we fitted an inflated rubber life raft with a safety belt. Lowering the raft onto the water of the Bay the Skipper proved that he could tow it and lay it alongside a buoy. We were confident that he could do the same at sea.* Perhaps the best example of the airship as a carrier was the interception of the cruisers NEW ORLEANS and HOUSTON, the latter carrying President Roosevelt. With their departure from Clipperton Island for Hawaii the opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of airships was at hand. Carrying two planes, MACON, with word to no one regarding her destination, took off on a "training flight." On the following day Miller and Kivette were launched to scout ahead. In spite of heavy cloud cover and squalls, nearly an hour's flight brought the cruisers in sight.

Imagine the crews below seeing two tiny aircraft circling them so far at sea!

On board there was talk of a bombing at-

Larson '24, Miller '24, Trapnell '23, Young '23, Kivette '25

tack but the cruiser aviators recognized the F9C-2S for what they were. Upon the arrival of MACON on the scene, the planes flew aboard to obtain rubberized bags which we had prepared at Sunnyvale. Taking off again with the bags at the end of 200-foot lines the pilots made a pass at the forecastle of HOUSTON, dropping the bags. Both overshot but the ships stopped dead and recovered them with a motor launch. The mail clerk delivered them to the President. They contained the day before's newspapers, news magazines, and several preaddressed letters — one addressed to the President and one to his wife — both ardent collectors.

Upon recovering its small covey, MACON began the long flight home, the recipient of several highly congratulatory messages from the President but, not from ComBatFor or CNO. Their instantaneous queries related to "What are you doing out there?" and "Request detailed list of items contained in dropped bags." A sharp and continuous string of communications had been initiated.

But, Doc Wiley had taken a long first step in demonstrating the value of the airship to the Fleet. Incidentally, all of the letters came back through U.S. Mail. The postal clerk was remarkable. He made up and pasted on aluminum foil replicas of MACON and in addition each of the letters was signed by the President and later by Doc Wiley. Sometime ago one letter found its way to an auction house were it was sold for $2500.

From then on MACON and its aircraft operated in several Fleet Exercises and earned a full share of credit. Unfortunately, the rapidly growing confidence and enthusiasm of the ship's crew came to an abrupt end with the loss of the ship on 13 February 1935. Had the last six months of aggressive and convincing operations taken place earher it is possible that a third or even more airships might have been constructed to serve as airplane carriers. But the value of LTA as a long range scout had never been proven earlier to the satisfaction of Washington.

Moreover, the appearance of PBY's in the Fleet's long-range scouting operations covered even a greater scouting area at less cost. The majestic rigid airship as a naval aircraft had reached the end. *A priceless dividend resulted from efforts to reduce the hazards of a forced landing at sea of one of the airship's planes. The name Ward Harrigan should strike a cord of appreciation from the countless naval aviators whose lives were saved by having a life raft in their parachute packs when they bailed out at sea. It was Harrigan who developed this device, which the Navy Department immediately approved.

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Sukyaki C o m m a n d e r Charles N. Sapp, Jr. USN

The dampness of the morning air slapped my face like a cold towel and jarred me to my senses as I stepped sleepily from the warmth of the passageway and out onto the main deck. The water of Mutsuwan was normally blue, the deepest, clearest cobalt blue I had ever seen, but becalmed in dawn's twilight, it was an ominous, drab gray. The temperatures were unusually brisk for July but this particular morning found me anxious to endure the chill, put blade to face, and slip into crisp, starched khakis well before the normal hour.

As I squinted toward the east, I could see the dark silhouette of the Japanese coastal minesweeper silently rendezvousing off our starboard side, growing larger against the backdrop of the rugged Honshu coastline.

It was first class summer cruise and my sense of adventure had been unbearably titilated by the likes of Herman Melville and Richard Henry Dana. Orders to Japan for six weeks of duty aboard IMPERVIOUS ( M S O - 4 4 9 ) had sent my spirits soaring and, with a borrowed copy of The Chrysanthemum and the Sword tucked under one arm, I had blissfully travelled to Nippon to capture the spirit of the Samurai.

During the fourth week of the cruise we took part in a combined exercise with our counterparts, the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force, and the commodore had arranged for each Midshipman to spend a day aboard one of the Japanese ships. This was the first day of the exchange and I was to be the first to go.

As the trim hull came closer, the large, white ensign with the singular red ball in the center captured my attention and I was momentarily taken by the irony of once bitter enemies now making friendly exchange visits. I peered into each of the diminutive yellow faces as they came into focus and felt my gut draw tight at the realization that I would be the only American aboard.

Lines were heaved across with mechanical efficiency and soon the ships were joined like two huge Siamese twins. The time had come, so with a gulp I saluted and stepped across the chasm. The lines were cast off and the two vessels rapidly parted company.

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As I stood there, totally unable to communicate with those around me, I began to feel quite helpless and alone. Suddenly a young man approached, a broad smile spanning his grease smeared face. Dressed in ill fitting, gray-green coveralls, he appeared to be in his early twenties. I knew that it was common practice for engineering officers, like their men, to don coveralls if the work at hand was particularly dirty, so the absence of rank insignia left me completely in the dark as to his position in the pecking order.

As he drew closer, however, his carriage convinced me that he must be a commissioned officer. Falling back on the old boot camp adage, "if it moves salute it, if not, paint it.", and being secure in the knowledge that, as a midshipman, I was senior only to the admiral's dog, I both startled and perplexed the approaching mariner by rendering my sharpest salute. My actions left him totally befuddled since, as I was to discover later, he was an enlisted man and had never before • received a salute from anyone.

As luck would have it he was the only one aboard the ship who had even a rudimentary knowledge of English, so had been sent to retrieve me and to serve as my escort to the wardroom. After a short exchange of skimpy dialogue I realized that he was no English scholar and had most likely been chosen for the assignment by default. Our conversation dealt mostly with bits and pieces of rock-androll and baseball and he was chagrined to find that he had been saddled with an American who knew nothing of any consequence about either topic.

The social niceties aside, he escorted me quickly to the wardroom where the ship's officers had gathered to welcome me aboard.

After a rapid round of introductions, punctuated by numerous bows, we took our seats and my newly found friend discreetly slipped out through the door. I never knew whether custom forbade his remaining or his shipboard duties were too critical to permit his absence, but I was not to see him again until just before my departure.

The five of us sat for a moment not knowing quite where to begin and it was difficult to tell which side of the room felt more

awkward. The conversation was destined to be sparse as my Japanese was limited to "please", "thank you", "beer" and "men's room". I found this vocabulary not totally impractical but was somewhat limited in the topics I could cover to any great depth. At any rate we soon began what turned into a bilingual version of charades, and, before long, I sensed that my hosts were trying to find out what I would like to have for the noon meal. In the middle of the parlor game, I noticed that the cook had stationed himself at the door and looked at me as though I held the key that would unlock the mysteries of the ages. Since the only Japanese meal I could think of at the moment was sukyaki that was the one that I blurted out. The cook's eyes noticeably brightened and much animated conversation followed. He hurriedly left and, with that bit of business concluded, we all rose and departed on what was to be a tour of the ship and observation of the morning's operations.

Time passed quickly and soon the noon hour was upon us. We entered the wardroom and, after some shuffling around, took our places at the table. It was small, tiny by landlubber's standards, but there was plenty of room for the few utensils that were present. We each had a plain cup for tea, a couple of small bowls and, of course, chopsticks.

Some enterprising fellow had resurrected an ancient fork, although it looked as though it might well have been used as a can opener at one time or another. My hosts were visibly pleased when I put it aside and chose to use the chopsticks instead. A few short lessons and I was able to pick up matchsticks and bits of paper with predictable regularity. I was quite proud of this diplomatic coup, especially after the earlier travesty with the salute, but my private celebration was interrupted by the cook who not only prepared the meals but served them as well.

He quickly distributed a collection of bowls containing raw fish and vegetables to each of my companions. After a short absence he returned with a gallon-sized wooden pail full to the brim with a mountain of gummy, white rice. This was apparently community property since it was Shipmate, March 1984

placed directly in the center of the table.

Once again he left, and since I was now the only one without any food, other than my share of the rice, my curiosity began to grow at a rate which soon allowed it to surpass my hunger. As the minutes passed I began to grow restless and nervously contemplated the twinkles of anticipation that flashed in the eyes of my hosts. We were obviously on the verge of a great happening.

Then I saw it. The cook staggered through the door lugging a cast iron fry pan big enough to rupture a bull moose, full of the still bubbling concoction of thinly sliced strips of meat smd vegetables known as sukyaki. As he struggled to place the pan on the table, I realized that it was to be all mine.

In unison my fellow officers nodded approval and another round of animated conversation followed. The cook looked terribly pleased so, I too, looked pleased while hiding my consternation. The challenge was there, the gauntlet was down, the only thing left to do was to begin.

The cook had done a commendable job and the dish was quite tasty. As I loaded bowl after bowl with rice, meat and vegetables and packed them into my ever tightening stomach everything I had read about the oriental concept of face flashed before my eyes. I was convinced that, should I leave so much as a drop of the gravy or a grain of the rice, the cook and, yes, even the

ship's entire crew, would be subject to some horrid ancestral curse. Since 1 would be to blame it would probably fall on my shoulders to support them all for the rest of my life so with every bite I renewed my vow to finish the entire meal.

After some time I was overcome by agonizing pain and could eat no more. It had become a question of how the ancestors would react to my vomiting the entire meal right there at the table. I leaned back and gently patted by distended belly while displaying my widest, clenched-tooth grin.

I wanted to convince them that as fine a meal as it was, I simply could hold no more.

It was only then that I noticed the silence.

Four faces peered incredulously at me across the nearly empty rice pail. The cook was standing in the doorway, a look of awe cemented onto his face. In my intense concentration during the closing moments of my dilemma I had lost track of everything that was going on around me. I was really beginning to feel sick and was having one dickens of a time maintaining my composure.

It wasn't until days later that I found out the truth about what had happened. Knowing that most Americans cannot stomach raw fish and meats the captain wanted to serve something more suitable for my tastes. They were quite happy to fix sukyaki for me, although they preferred the light lunch for themselves, but the cook was new at his job

and only had a recipe for serving fifteen.

They had looked on in absolute amazement, not believing that one man could eat enough to feed half of the entire crew.

I spent the rest of the day waddling about the ship trying not to bump into anything sharp. The afternoon's operations went without a hitch and, all too soon, we were once again alongside IMPERVIOUS for the transfer. I sadly bid my hosts farewell for a spirit of comaraderie had permeated the cultural barrier even in the short time we had spent together. As I started to step back onto that tiny bit of America my interpreter friend appeared through a hatch, came over to me and said goodbye. I thanked him for his help and assured him that should I ever have the chance to meet either Mickey Mantle or Elvis Presley in person I would be sure to get their autographs for him.

Back on my own ship, as I watch their's pull away, I could not realize how many times in the years to come my memories would be sweetened by the events of that day. As the distance between us grew and the faces blurred into anonymity the only thing still sharp and clear was the white ensign with the red ball in the center, fluttering gracefully in the breeze in stark contrast with the clear, blue water of Mutsuwan.

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A New Breed of Cat The Buccaneers

of VB-104

V i c e Admiral Harry E. Sears U S N (Ret.)

"Our daily search planes' habit of locating, harrassing and slapping down Japs of all description is an inspiration to all hands."

Halsey Halsey succinctly summarizes the exploits of the Buccaneers of VB-104, (later to become VPB-104) in their trek through the South, Southwest and Western Pacific, operafing from bases on Guadalcanal, Munda, Owi, Morotai, Leyte and Luzon.

Daily searches marked the transition of the lowly patrol mission, routinely performed by PBY Catalinas at the beginning of World War II, to the "daring and powerful offensive" quoted in 104's first of two Presidential Unit Citations.

Swift changes in Navy strategy, tactics and equipment followed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In order to provide a tougher, faster and longer range vehicle for forward reconnaissance in the South Pacific, the Navy turned to the Army's new four-engine land-based Liberator bomber. The Army Air Force B-24 became PB4Y-1 in Naval Aviation.

Dozens of these aircraft were being turned out monthly at the new Consolidated plant in San Diego (where this high performance aircraft first met the Navy's eye). An arrangement was quickly made whereby one out of every four B-24's was turned over to the Navy for flyover across the bay to North Island. There the planes were modified for fleet use.

The modification process produced a "new breed of cat" — not only as compared to the old PBY but the B-24 structure itself.

The principal change added three feet to the nose and introduced the latest in turrets. This was the ERCO ball in which the gunner, with twice the ammo supply of other turrets, was integral with his twin .50s and had a nice slab of armor plate in front of him. This cone of protection shielded the pilots as well. The added weight up forward also gave the planes much better longitudinal stability.

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From my shore billet at NAS Anacostia in Washington, the dream of commanding one of these new Liberator squadrons became an obsession. Not that my duty at Anacostia wasn't perfect — for peacetime.

I lived to fly and, as Tom Hamilton's relief as Operations and Engineering Officer, I had my choice of the many flight requirements

PB4Y-1

thrown on the station by the White House and Navy Department. VIPs, many foreign, were coming and going daily. There were new transport planes to be ferried in from the West Coast, and the everyday utility flights made duty at this station an aviator's paradise.

The frequent crosscountry flying, much of it on instruments, was ideal training for flying the far reaches of the South Pacific, so when I had the opportunity to check out in a Liberator with Eddie Sanders of Flight Test

(the Center had not yet been moved to Patuxent River), I said, "This is it!" One of my pilots, Bruce Van Voorhis '29, received his orders to NAS Kaneohe, Hawaii, where the PB4Y crews were training. I followed him shortly thereafter, but to my dismay, not to a squadron command but to the Staff of RAdm. Marc Mitscher '10, Commander, Fleet Air Wing Two! My torment didn't last long, although it seemed endless. I made my desires known to the Admiral and to Capt. Stan Ring '23, his friendly Chief of Staff. Early responses to my begging from both of these gentlemen was, "No way, we can't spare you." Finally, a few months later in early 1943 the break came. Mitscher received his orders to the South Pacific for a task group command under Halsey. Calling me into his office he quietly said, "Sears, now you can have your damned squadron; get the hell out of here — and good luck!" On 11 January 1943 I took command of VP-71, a Catalina squadron due for transition to PB4Y Liberators.

Bombing Squadron One Hundred Four, commissioned 10 April 1943 at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, received half of its personnel, all volunteers, from VP-71. I was given command of the Buccaneers, the new heavy bomber squadron.

Commissioning did not carry us directly into action. There were personnel to be assigned and trained, new PB4Y-ls to be ferried from San Diego, lectures to be heard and women to be married, although the last was, of course, a voluntary act beyond the call of duty!

These matters attended to, squadron planes landed daily on the Marston matting at Carney Field to replace VB-101. Although Guadalcanal was behind the lines by August 1943, it wasn't far from the front by air.

During the rainy season in Guadalcanal, clothes mildewed overnight, and we staggered through the mud. When it wasn't muddy, it was dusty. The jungle itself was a rusting junkyard of remnants of the battle for the island and at night there was the dissonant whine of Washing Machine Shipmate, March 1984

Charlie, early Japanese version of psychological warfare, to keep us awake and unnerved by the sound of his unsynchronized engines and occasional bombs.

Bombing 104 found a sick bay full of malaria cases, one shower head for a camp of a thousand men, little screening in the camp, and lousy food. To make matters worse, the Japanese usually bombed twice nightly and there were not enough trenches or shelters. The answer was simple — an all hands job with top priority. I put everybody on atabrine and vitamin pills, and long sleeves and pants were the order of the day after sunset. We screened our camps, felled trees, made gravel walks to get out of the mud, and dug sUt trenches. A few bottles of whiskey in the right places with our local Seabee unit got us a beautiful shower room with several stations, an adjoining washroom with a couple of washing machines, improved messing, men's club and other facilities. We started to Uve. The Buccaneers' first tour ended without a single case of malaria or serious illness. The squadron produced its own tomatoes, roasting com, lettuce, and an officers' club. The club was so desirable that it was promptly turned into a chapel when 104 left — a chapel without a bar, or the beckoning red light (which was purely and simply the port running Ught as any sailor knows.)

Spare parts were a problem. The answer first came to Ught when I was dining with the local Air Force group commander, who apologized profusely for the dinner of AustraUan corned beef. My host was surprised when I ate it with obvious enjoyment.

Returning the favor soon after, I found myself apologizing for the Spam platter. To my amazement, he relished it and we initiated a case-for-case trade of Spam for bully beef. This led inexorably to trading in other items — particularly B-24 spare parts. The Buccaneers ended up with the best airplane availability record in the South Pacific.

While all this was happening. Buccaneer crews were flying nine- to fifteen-hour missions every second or third day. Lt. John Alley and his crew scored first for the squadron on their first patrol, shooting down a giant four-engined Mavis seaplane. They intercepted the enemy at 8,000 feet, 700 miles out. Seven seconds after the opening bursts, both starboard engines of the Mavis caught fire, flames trailing a plane length behind.

The plane nosed over and spiralled in smoke until it crashed in the water. Alley's crew came up with an extra dividend — a dramatic series of combat photographs of the kill which later appeared in Newsweek.

Lt. Andy Anderson polished off a twinengine bomber after chasing it for 30 minutes, employing his altitude advantage to Shipmate, March 1984

counteract the Betty's superior speed. In the first shot, he was almost upon her. In the second, he was literally flying formation at 50 yards. The Betty fell off with her port wing smoking.

These incidents led to a wave of shootdowns, mainly hapless Betty bombers unfortunate enough to be patrolling the area. Lt. John Humphrey got two in one day. Bob Van Benschoten, John Burton, Harry Sears, Whit Wright, and Herb Donald all got in the act!

Steve Birdsall's Log of the Liberators included some information about another Betty killer, Lt. W. D. Sear Is, "who washed out the commander's aircraft, "Sears Steers," on an aborted takeoff with full gas and bomb load. After that the Skipper took over Lt. Mark Montgomery's aircraft #61.

The plane was renowned for having the most luscious girl in the squadron painted on her nose, but was rather indelicately christened Mark's Farts, one reason reporters always referred to her as Sally. The name had to be tactfully obliterated when VB-104 flew Eleanor Roosevelt from the New Hebrides to Guadalcanal and back. Harry Sears was the pilot, and surprisingly the naked young lady touching her toes was allowed to remain."

Crew One had other business besides ferrying VIPs. On its second mission in SoPac, they ran head on into a squadron of 18 Zeke fighters escorted by two Bettys. Bombs jettisoned, they did a sharp wingover for a friendly cloud bank! On another early mission they flew formation on a twin-engine Nell which the bow and top gunners expertly drilled, ducking fragments from the explosion which followed. Two weeks later, they made repeated masthead attacks on a freighter-oiler which exploded in flames and sank.

Crew One really hit pay dirt 4 November.

Stretching the outgoing leg of an 800-mile night search, dawn found the Liberator over a convoy of two 10,000-ton tankers escorted by two DDs. Masthead runs through the ackack left both oilers dead in the water, one burning briskly and the other badly damaged.

Two weeks later on a dismal December day, they spotted six nondescript vessels trying to sneak from Truk to Kavieng. Treatment Able was proceeding smoothly until a shot-out engine sent the Liberator home with a confirmed four sunk, one probable and sixth badly damaged, to be greeted with a welcome accolade from Halsey for this oneplane blitz.

Lt. Whitney Wright, Operations Officer, loved to operate on Japs. Some of his patrols were fabulous; for instance, the time he joined the landing circle at Nauru and shot

down a fat Betty with its wheels down. Thirty minutes later he was still swatting Zekes while making for home. On another occasion near that same spot, a ship full of ammunition blew up as he was over its mast.

Though 700 miles from home, he miraculously got back and landed his wounded crew at Carney without benefit of brakes or flaps and with no further damage to his plane.

Missions like these won for Wright the Navy Cross, the first of VB-104 to be so honored!

Lt. Bob Van Benschoten was one Liberator pilot who pulled off the astounding stunt of single-handedly scaring an enemy task force into hiding. Long before Truk was more than a mystery wrapped up in armor.

Van Ben chanced upon a Japanese force which included several heavy cruisers. At once he began sending word to our forces.

Whatever attack the Japs planned was cancelled. Aware that they were spotted, they made a run for Truk.

Any South Pacific operation would not be complete without humorous incidents. One such was the episode at Espirito Santo, New Hebrides. Doyle, the pilot, was on a supply run utilizing a stripped down war-weary Liberator. His assorted cargo included 54 cases of beer, the capacity of his bomb bay.

As he took off for "home", he lost an engine over Segund Channel, heavily mined at the time. He jettisoned his load, which landed in the mine field, setting off a spectacular explosion. After landing he was called on the mat by the island commander, a crusty retreat Navy captain. He queried Doyle as to "What the hell do you mean blowing up my mine field?" to which Doyle in all innocence replied, "Hell, sir, that was our beer!" — thinking of the thousand thirsty men back at our camp on Guadalcanal.

Another funny occurred shortly before Christmas of 1943 when the faithful old Liberator cargo plane went down to Espirito and contacted the Frenchman at his plantation. He was really a character out of what was to become Tales of the South Pacific and it could well have been he of whom Michener was writing. They bought the biggest hogshead of good French wine they could find, transported it to the plane and, using the bomb hoist, lifted it into the bomb bay and set off for Guadalcanal. At home it was tenderly unloaded and rolled into our cyclone fenced stockade where other valuables were stored. From time to time Pete Ludeka, our wonderful leading chief, and his helper would check the contents of the cask to see if everything was ready for the festive occasion. One day to their dismay and on subsequent days, they noticed the level in the keg was going down, not markedly, but appreciably. The only thing to do, of course, was to stake out a surreptitious guard and find

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out what was causing the evaporation. Some of our Army Air Force friends across the field had seen the delivery of the cask and being rather thirsty people, had dug under the wire fence right up against the cask where they couldn't be seen and from that point, they had drilled a small hole, laid under the cask and let the wine flow where it could.

Staggering home feeling much better, they were apprehended and it is reported that they were not able to get out of bed for several days.

On 6 February 1944, VP-104 moved to Munda Field, New Georgia, to continue operations. It was from this base that Lt. John Humphrey and crew established another first by shooting down two Betty bombers on one patrol but in different locations! By the end of its IVi month tour on 29 March, the squadron had piled up an outstanding record — 1,252 sorties while flying nearly 12,000 hours. VB-104's pilots and crews had destroyed or probably destroyed 30 enemy aircraft, sunk or seriously damaged 51 ships, and completed many an effective bombing raid with Air Force squadrons on enemy installations in the South Pacific.

VB-104 received the first Presidential Unit Citation to a patrol squadron in the war: "Rendering pioneer service in changing the passive, defensive search into a daring and powerful offensive. Bombing Squadron One Hundred Four has utilized to the full the potentialities of the PB4Y and its equipment, striking at enemy task force units and initiating the hazardous masthead bombing attack to insure direct hits on the target."

Re-formed and re-named 15 May 1944 at NAS Kearney Mesa, California, VPB-104 returned to the Pacific Theater, after fiveand-a-half month's training, arriving at Morotai in the Dutch East Indies 3 November for duty with FAW-17. The primary mission of the squadron was search and offensive reconnaissance with emphasis on shipping. Whit Wright was the new skipper.

His exec, Lt. Paul Stevens, was a veritable

one-man task force whose toll of Japanese ships and aircraft was fabulous. He probably was the only Liberator ace in the Pacific with his 6 planes shot down, one of which contained a Japanese Admiral and his complete staff!

On its second combat tour, from 6 November 1944 through 31 May 1945, VPB-104 flew approximately 12,500 hours, destroyed 49 aircraft and scored 12 probables, sank 254 vessels and damaged 262.

Raids on installations had been costly to the Japanese.

The effectiveness of the Screaming 104's did not go unnoted. A Presidential Unit Citation for this second round made 104 the only patron squadron to be thus honored twice.

It heralded the tremendous contribution of VB/VPB-104 to victory.

Esprit & Morale: When the other ingredients add up, there is no problem with this one.

Psychology & Propaganda; Mystique: A constant reminder that they were the best, made them so. An earlier exhortation that they had a destiny to fulfill was fulfilled.

Rest & Relaxation: When not flying, the crews engaged in a variety of tasks about the camps, including farming. Softball, volleyball, swimming and indoor games relaxed the troops and kept them healthy.

Reward: Two PUCs, a flock of individual citations, and the knowledge of a job well done. .

"The airplane will be a factor in war."

Wilbur Wright

The Lessons Learned After any successful operation, it is wise to look over the shoulder and analyze what made it so. Here are a few lessons learned from 104 operations: Leadership: Both Sears and Wright had served under some excellent leaders and it had rubbed off. They also enjoyed unqualified support from their superiors. Wing Commanders Ezra Kendall (and his fine C/S Buck Brandley), George Henderson and Doc Jones; their area air commanders, Nathan Twining and Frank Wagner; and at the theatre level, the likes of Bill Halsey.

Example: Neither Sears nor Wright would send out a crew on a mission they wouldn't undertake themselves. The crews understood and appreciated this.

Material & Personnel: The squadron enjoyed the best of both. The service unit did a great job.

Health & Welfare: Of primary concern to the skippers, and the men knew it. As the months went on in SoPac, they managed R&R to Australia or New Zealand for every flight crew.

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C o m m a n d e r Harrison H. H o l t o n U S N (Ret.)

It was a hot Saturday afternoon in the summer of 1946 when I went to a luxurious hotel in Washington, D.C. to meet Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. As a representative of the Navy Chief of Information, I was to accompany Halsey to the Sail Loft at the Naval Gun Factory where he was scheduled to speak on a nationwide radio broadcast kicking off publicity on the Naval Air Reserve recruiting program. The famous U.S. Navy Band was standing by in the Sail Loft to furnish music for the broadcast. On the West Coast, Wayne Morris, a Hollywood motion picture actor and himself a naval air reserve aviator, was standing by to participate in the program.

Admiral Halsey met me in the lobby with his aide. He was in khakis, wearing a garrison cap but not his jacket. As it was humid, Halsey asked his aide if he thought it was necessary to wear a jacket. The aide said no and off we went.

The next decision to be made was whose car we would ride in to the Gun Factory. His aide said, "Why don't we take my car? I'll drive." Halsey thought it was a good idea.

We walked out to the parking lot in the hot sun. I was startled to see that the aide's car was an old, battered sedan that had seen better days long ago. It made no difference to the admiral. He opened the front door, climbed in and sat down on the worn seat beside his aide. I got in the back seat. The car started without difficulty and we were on our way.

The word had been passed at the Gun Factory about Halsey's impending visit.

Everyone was ready. Apparently they were waiting for a sleek, black limousine bearing a five-star flag to show up.

As our jalopy approached the main gate, a Marine guard stepped smartly to the car to inspect us. He abruptly stuck his head in-

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Bill Halsey

side the open window of the car with his nose almost touching the admiral's. It suddenly dawned upon him that this was Admiral Halsey. Jerking his head back out of the car, the Marine snapped to attention like a spring sprung loose and saluted with his hand stuck to his visor. Halsey was expressionless. At this point the aide stepped on the accelerator and started for the Sail Loft.

A parking space for the admiral's car had been reserved at the steps leading to the entrance of the building. A civilian guard, also expecting an official car, saw the jalopy approaching and starting to turn into the reserved space. He excitedly waved us off and motioned us on to find a parking space of our own farther on down the block. Undoubtedly he had one thought in mind: to get the contraption out of the way because Halsey was expected momentarily. Again Halsey was imperturbable.

After we parked the car, Halsey, his aide and I started walking back the distance to the entrance. When the guard saw Halsey, his jaw dropped and he snapped to attention and saluted. Not displaying the slightest bit of displeasure or amusement, Halsey returned the salute and headed up the steps to the entrance.

The program went off well. Halsey, the Commander of the Naval Air Reserve Training Command in Glenview and Wayne Morris made their little speeches, urging naval air reservists to sign up for the peacetime program. On the way back to the hotel our conversation centered not on the little snafus attending the admiral's arrival at the Gun Factory but on other matters. To the best of my knowledge this is the first time the foregoing incidents have been related publicly. They serve to reveal a little more about Admiral Halsey's character and personality.

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Reflections on the Army-Navy Game Hal Felix

The Army-Navy '83 Foundation was formed last year expressly to bring the unique football classic to the West Coast for the first time ever. Foundation President, Robert H. Finch, former California Lt. Governor and Secretary of HEW, and Executive VicePresident Rolfe G. Arnhym, USMA '53 headed the Foundation's Board of Directors, including the 25-member Steering Committee, reflecting many of Pasadena's professions and businesses.

These members were also chairmen of the more than a score of groups needed to host the Army-Navy gridiron contest and its attendant pageantry — both before and after the game. Their assignments ran the gamut from fund-raisings and food to music and marching, tickets, and trophies, and a myriad of related responsibilities. Sy M. Graff, USNA '46, was chairman of the Midshipmen's Activities Committee.

for various areas. We provided the service for West Pointers as well and it resulted in a great help to many people.

Rich Dagampat '59 was chairman of the Midshipmen's Activities in support of the Army-Navy '83 Foundation. Arranging for the LAX Hilton Hotel, the bands for the hop, food, and numerous other details was accomplished with the aid of his wife, Dolores.

Sally Gulick, wife of Bob Gulick '39, and Nancy Kemp, wife of Joe Kemp '43, arranged sorority girls for the post-game hop. The hop was a smashing success, with over 900 guests providing partners for the Midshipmen attending.

Russ Simsarian '57 was housing coordinator, working with the Pasadena Navy League to provide host families for the Midshipmen and Cadets. The host families were all duly impressed with our future officers and a great time was had by all. The host families provided Thanksgiving dinner for the Midshipmen and Cadets and then Disneyland was opened especially for them, their hosts and friends. Approximately 15,000 attended in spite of pouring rain.

The Glee Clubs from both academys provided a concert at the Civic Auditorium that was well attended. The Band Concert Wednesday afternoon was also well attended. The parade of Cadets and Midshipmen through Pasadena was very impressive, akhough the march-on had to be cancelled because of the wet field from the previous night's rain.

The Coaches' Breakfast on Wednesday morning was arranged

by George Fritzinger '59 and Ted Taylor of the USMA Alumni.

It was a sell-out with approximately 800 attending. Keith Jackson, the CBS sportscaster was Master of Ceremonies, with cheerleaders, coaches and players all sharing the limelight. George and Ted also

Midshipmen departing Baltimore-Washington International Airport

The West Point Society of Los Angeles and the USNA Alumni Association, Los Angeles Chapter, were responsible for the Alumni Activities, before and after the game, as well as providing major assistance in Cadet and Midshipman activities.

The Los Angeles Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association formed an Army/Navy Game Committee with Frank Simpson, III, '48, as chairman. His overall guidance and coordination were key factors in the success of our related activities. Joe Schroeder '45, was chairman of Alumni Activities and, along with George Textor '56 and with the help of their wives, Phyllis and Bonnie, did an outstanding job of developing and managing the tent activities, which included approvals and coordination with the Pasadena police and fire departments, Brookside Golf Course, tent suppHer, toilet facility suppliers, food and drink caterers, permits and a multitude of other details. The tent affair was a tremendous success, with over 3,000 alumni and guests attending. Brunch from 0830 to 1100, buffet from 1530 to 1730, and open bar drinks were provided for a nominal sum. The wind caused the tent to be taken down for safety reasons at 1100 but did not abate the enjoyment voiced by all.

Joe also established a bus coordination committee headed by Chris Christofferson '45, with Dean Strong '53, Rick Everist '46, Max Munk '42, Paul Smith '49 and Len Delling '48 coordinators 24

Alumni group departing Washington National Airport

arranged for MVP trophies for each Academy. Hal Felix '39, Los Angeles Chapter President, presented the Chapter-donated perShipmate, March 1984

manent trophy to " B o " Coppedge and the individual trophy to Napoleon McCallum at a brief ceremony on the field after the game.

Bill Busik's tour package for the game was a fabulous success.

Their stay at Las Vegas prior to the game and the amenities provided during their stay at the Century Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills made a huge success of the venture.

All of this couldn't have been accomplished without the support and help of the Alumni everywhere, but also the outstanding effort of Elise Morris, Los Angeles Chapter Secretary, and especially my wife Hazel, who helped in so many ways and put up with the multitude of phone calls, meetings, etc. ±.

Hal Felix '39, minding the tent

Naval Academy Alumni Tent Party Captain Joseph H. Schroeder USNR (Ret.)

Neither rain, nor wind, nor dark of night, nor the partial collapse of the Naval Academy Alumni party tent on game day, could stay the appointed rounds of the dedicated alumni drinkers and diners.

The Southern California weatherman called for "showers" on Thanksgiving Day. Torrents was a more apt description.

Pasadena resident George Textor '56, his wife, Bonnie, my wife, Phyllis and I stood for hours in the mud of the 18th hole of the Brookside Golf Course, adjacent to the Rose Bowl, on Thanks-

Hazel Felix in front of chow line inside tent

giving night. The crew from Academy Tents tried first to raise the Navy tent. Then decided to try to raise the smaller Army tent. They were hours behind schedule because of the pouring rain and gusty winds when the caterers from Cabaret showed up to begin preparations for feeding 3,000 Navy alumni and their guests expected to arrive at 0830 the next morning.

Thoroughly soaked and frozen — we could have gotten that way in Philadelphia — we left the tent crew struggling. They assured us that they would raise the tent by dawn — and they did.

The next morning was typical Pasadena Rose Bowl weather, sunny, clear, crisp and a bit windy.

Los Angeles Alumni Chapter President Hal Felix '39, his wife Hazel, my wife, Phyllis and two female guests had the duty on the door for the entire morning shift. The only complaint from the women was that it was difficult to string and staple tickets and try to write names while wearing heavy gloves against the cold.

The pre-game party went off without a hitch. For those who Shipmate, March 1984

like statistics. Cabaret served 2,000 doughnuts, 3,000 Danish, 1,000 bagels (with 15 gallons of cream cheese) and 2,500 muffins. We also polished off 100 gallons of Boston clam chowder and 140 gallons of chili. And that was just the morning shift.

Just before half time, the gusty winds took their toll on our tent and a few supports collapsed, prompting hasty evacuation of the tent and the eventual condemnation of both our tent and the Army tent by the Pasadena Fire Department.

The seemingly unflappable caterers just moved the party outside. In addition to our own 3,000 party-goers, the same caterers had to feed some 4,500 Midshipmen and their guests at the postgame dinner.

The hungry horde of alumni and guests, celebrating the big win over Army, consumed some more statistics: 1,300 pounds of sliced meat, topped with 20 gallons of barbecue sauce, 260 gallons of assorted salads and more than 12,000 pastries and cookies.

Then there were beverages. Sixty cases of assorted liquor, 42 cases of gallon-wine bottles, 150 gallons of draft beer and two tons of ice to keep it all cold in the frigid weather. Some of the crowd warmed up on 200 gallons of coffee and hot chocolate.

All of this liquid consumption led to countless necessary trips to our super deluxe outdoor necessary rooms — the "honey wagons."

Naturally, the Navy had only the best. The people from Chloe who rented us the self-contained rigs — which cost $75,000 each to buy — told us that they had been used by celebrities, such as Queen Elizabeth and her retinue when they visited Southern California. It rained on her too. + '39 in front of tent bars

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Sail Ho! Or Going To Sea With No Pain It was obvious from the start that this would be a fun trip — one of the travel brochures forwarded to the members of the group from a tourist office indicated, "See the water wonders of our land! Visit Our Saps . . . " Right.

But forward. After the group of twentyone members of the Naval Academy Alumni Association had left hot and humid New York to begin the "Waterways of Western Europe" trip in mid-August, it arrived in hot and humid London as a precursor to a fortnight of luxury, gastronomy, sightseeing, gourmandism, relaxation and Epicureanism that surely would be hard to exceed.

Descending at one of the more posh hotels in Great Britain's capital after the usual night flight catastrophe, one of the travelers quite soon received a call from a marvellously unperturbed concierge who in a very proper British accent posed the question, "Excuse me, madame; do you have an Arab in your room throwing the furniture out the window?"

In Moby Dick, Ishmael is quoted as saying, "Whenever I find myself grim around the mouth . . . then I account it is time to get to sea." And after some four weeks of 90 degree temperatures around the country, who was not becoming just a bit stern around the old dentures and thereupon recalling ocean breezes and the roll of a ship on a fine summer cruise. But wait! Here was a chance to sail the briny and not have to be up and at 'em for the morning stars, nor even mount the bridge at 2345 for a fairly insipid midwatch. Ah, how delightful to lie back in a luxurious setting and let someone else do the driving — "Call me if the wind shifts."

Prepared to luxuriate to the utmost, our little assemblage was ready for a land and sea, four-nation, gourmet-smacking cruise to end all cruises, starting with the aforementioned London hotel, and then off the next morning for the south coast of England and, after a visit to picturesque Brighton, boarding the good ship ARGONAUT home for some ten days on the rollicking main.

The USNAAA trippers made up approximately one-quarter of the adventureres making their way to the coast, the clean and comfortable bus giving all a chance to perceive the verdant counties south of London, charming with their picturesque homes, splendid moors and variegated crops.

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Brighton was our target though — the site of the Royal Pavilion, an incredible IndoChinese-Moorish palace of exotic wonder built nearly two centuries ago and underr going constant refurbishing ever since. But first it was to the ship and settling in for the days to come. RAdm. John R. Wadleigh USN (Ret.) '37 has written a most interesting monograph and her days as flagship for the late FAdm. Ernest J. King USN '01, the late Adm. Royal E. Ingersoll USN '05, and the late Adm. Jonas H. Ingram '07, from the years 1940 to 1946. Converted from a 4000-ton luxury yacht built in Germany in 1929, she was renamed VIXEN and designated patrol gunboat number 53, serving first as flagship for Commander Submarines Atlantic Fleet and then as flagship Commanderin-Chief U.S. Fleet. Later VIXEN was flagship for Commander Atlantic Fleet under Admirals Ingersoll and Ingram, one of the first fleet command ships, and now she was sailing under the Greek flag with the very accommodating Capt. George Glynos.

With departure after an interesting afternoon of sightseeing and shopping in Brighton, the informal group settled in to get acquainted and headed for the far shore — as a matter of fact, a little further than the far shore, for it was down the River Seine that we were bound to see the first of the first of many flamboyant gothic churches and other wonders of the Continent. After a very pleasant get-together by the Association members while sailing up the river and passage below the great bridge of Tancarville, the arrival at Rouen was a pleasant prelude to the sights to come. A real "museum town," with the oldest clock in the world, the Place where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431, and a medieval charnel house, here was a quick return to ancient times in a modern setting. The charming French guide easily discussed "Sheep construction," "Cow manufacturing," and "Birding of merchant vessels" with an intriguing accent that quickly captivated her audience and had the male members posing questions of no value whatsoever.

Underway the next day to the northern coast of France and passing the invasion beaches of Normandy on the port hand, the next port of call was St. Malo, a walled city with splendid views of Brittany's coast, especially the topless beach that our

peripatetic bus happened to drive by, surely one of the wonders of the modern world. It was from here that pirates and buccaneers sailed for fame and fortune in the Sixteenth century, and the town had been heavily damaged during World War II, but has been carefully reconstructed. There was much to see in St. Malo, but even more spectacular perhaps was Mont-Saint-Michel, one of the world's most spectacular man-made sights.

The magnificent fortresslive monastery on a granite island connected to the mainland by a short causeway was built in its present form in the 13th century on the site of a succession of churches dating back to A.D. 708, and just three monks now live in this tremendous structure that defies gravity and weather with 365 steps leading up the narrow, steep street to this vast Gothic wonder.

To build such a structure now would be impossible: to have built it through the centuries is also impossible, yet there it is.

Then it was on to the snout of the teakettle of France, calling on Brest, just at the foot of the tall monument dedicated to the French and U.S. Navies and their common efforts during two World Wars, and an opportunity given for shopping or a trip to the countryside to visit the megalithic monuments of menhirs and dolmans. Tied up alongside ARGONAUT was an extremely modern and handsome Soviet merchant ship, but there was little time for social visiting.

Instead it was down to Nantes and then Bordeaux for chateau visiting, wine tasting, monument verification and fine eating.

Two unscheduled events stirred the interest of the passengers in these two cities, especially for the sea-going devotees in Nantes.

While coming alongside in this city, the stern line to the assisting tug parted, causing the ship to strike the quay with enough force to inflict a bit of damage to the stern, fortunately all above the waterline and able to be repaired by ship's company. Needless to say this brought forth a good deal of discussion among the old sailors with reasons why and wherefore, what was done, what should have been done, and many "old tales to be retold." Somewhat more pedestrian was the encounter in Bordeaux where, as the group was gathering in the morning at Le Quai de la Douane, two French automobilistes had what might be called a pare-boue tournant (fender bender) in front of the assemblage.

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A general agreement indicated that the tourists felt that the discussion thereafter had a certain dan or flair not usually encountered in the domestic variety.

Across the Bay of Biscay and into La Coruna, Spain, for a visit to Santiago de Compostela was the next port of call. S. de C. is a national monument, meaning that no building or repairs can be made to the original city without government permission (sounds a bit like Annapolis). It is a pilgrim city, founded in 835 to do honor to St. James the Greater, supposedly a missionary to Spain many centuries ago. Of most unusual interest is the Cathedral, of such magnitude and richness that a visit is needed to comprehend its tremendous bulk and wealth. Exceptional attention was paid to the baafumeiro, an enormous censer made of silver and used on the most solenm occasions to fill the entire church with incense as it is swung high above the congregation.

It requires no distinguished Unguist to recognize that the town of Porto means literally "The Port," and it is claimed by its citizens to be older than Lisbon; in fact the entire country of Portugal is named from the city according to these worthies, for at the mouth of the River Douro there are two tiny communities, one on either side of the estuar>', one called Porto and the other Cale,

eventually combined to form the greater name. There is a bridge in the city built by the same man who constructed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and this before he went to work on that structure. But for the devoted wine enthusiasts this is an alluring area, with cHmate, soil and devotion to their trade including the transport of the grapes or the juice therefrom in flat-bottomed boats (a nice nautical touch), all making for a locale and a trade that might well fascinate those of lesser character, but fortunately the Academy group managed to resist the siren call. It is of interest, however, to note that the wines are at times treated with medicine, in this instance brandy, to insure the health and spriteliness of the product.

Lisbon is a bit different, a town which might have seen better days but is showing the effects of the return of the colonists from Africa after the independence that has come to the former enclaves of Portugal in that continent. But the natives are friendly and the prices are right. It must be admitted that a bit of scrubbing of graffiti and a clean sweepdown fore and aft could help the city's appearance, although a similar effort in our own metropolises would not hurt either. A luxury hotel awaited our return from sea once again, and it will be of interest perhaps to know that Lisbon is one of the few capitals

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Flowers bloomed, the weather was delightful, and one could easily understand how former crowned heads of Europe have made this city their haven while awaiting a recall to the home stand: it may be a long wait.

Regrettably there was not time to indulge in the many pleasures that might be found in local tourist pastimes — the Portuguese version of the bullfight in which the animal is not slain, the late night clubs and restaurants where the sad, sweet song — the fado — tells of unrequited love or whatever, sung most appealingly — but visits to the San Jeronimo monastery and the Gulbenkian Museum as well as a tour of the city were made.

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Capitol Hill J o h n F. S l i n k m a n

Last Hectic Legislating of '83 Can Now Be Wrapped Up Congress wound up its 1983 session on 18 November with a flurry of activity, including enactment of the FY 1984 Defense Appropriation Bill. The legislators were to begin their second session 23 January, receiving the President's State of the Union and FY '85 Budget messages soon after, then resuming legislation where it was left off in 1983.

One item of unfinished business is a reconciliation bill to incorporate spending reductions called for in last June's budget resolution. Tax increases also were called for in the resolution but President Reagan vows: No way, unless there are substantial spending cuts! One reduction the President may get which he does not want is in the '85 Defense budget. The reduction, like most governmental spending cuts Congress has made since the 1980 election, would be in rates of increase, however, not cuts below previous levels.

Retired people have a special stake in the reconciliation because it may, on one hand, involve stretch-outs and reductions in costof-living increases and, on the other hand — if the Senate has its way — may ease the curbs on COI increases which Congress had imposed on those under age 62 who work for Uncle Sam.

'84 Defense Appropriation Bill Giveth — and Taketh Away The compromise of the 214 Senate amendments to the '84 Defense money bill, H.R. 4185, was filed and ratified by the House and Senate on the last day of the 1983 session — many legislators not knowing what many of the final changes were — and sent to President Reagan who signed it 8 December as Public Law 98-212.

Many pages of Shipmate would be needed to detail everything of consequence in the law. Fortunately, much of the bill parallels the authorization, PL-98-94, detailed in November and December issues. A number of things in the money bill on which House and Senate were agreed were reported in the December and the January-February issues.

These, then, are additional details: Money: PL-98-212 provides an unprecedented $249.8 billion in new money for the 1 October 1983-30 September 1984 fiscal year. That's $17.3 billion over FY '83 and $2.8 billion more than the House originally voted. It's $3.3 billion less than the Senate 28

bill and $11.1 billion less than Defense asked.

To help put those sums in perspective: The Senate Appropriations Committee had observed that the House bill provided a real growth of only a bit over 2%. The final bill is about 4%. The President wanted 8%. The Senate had added an unasked $1.9 billion to finance a 4% pay raise ($1.2 billion military and $671 million in O&M money for civilians) and it added $300 million for the Coast Guard. Deduct that $2.2 billion and the Senate bill was only $1.1 billion over the House. Both chambers added more than a billion for the civilian components. So, despite 214 amendments. House and Senate were very close on many details.

Compensation, Coast Guard: The money for pay raises was dropped. It'll be provided in a supplemental appropriation bill; the Services will not have to make cuts to absorb the raises. As readers undoubtedly know, military personnel (except E-ls with less than four months' service) got 4%, thanks to the authorization act. Civilians got 3.5%. Both were effective from 1 January. Congress wanted to give the civilians (and itselO 4% too, but by failing to pass the reconciliation bill, it allowed the President's 3.5% recommendation to take effect. The military raise includes the usual corresponding increases in drill pay, BAS and BAQ and many bonuses.

But an increase for Midshipmen and Cadets of the Service Academies was not included.

The Coast Guard's $300 million was retained, as a similar increase had been in the '82 Defense money bill. It'll finance ships, aircraft, facilities and equipment. Another provision in the bill calls for Defense to pay for Coast Guard equipment required by military specifications, beginning in FY '85.

As for future pay prospects, the Office of Management and Budget is said to be thinking of 4.5% for military and 3.5% for civilians effective from 1 January 1985.

SecDef Caspar Weinberger is said to want 5.5% for the military, and he'd like the raise effective from 1 October 1984.

One thing is certain — housing allowances are uncertain. Congress and the Services are disputing bitterly. The legislators thought the variable housing allowance would be payable in a relatively few high-cost domestic areas.

Defense, applying a yardstick of a 15% housing cost above BAQ, has certified most of the U.S. for the VHA. The authorization froze VHA rates at 1983 levels and denied it to Reserves ordered to duty less than 140 days. The money bill goes further; total of VHA and BAQ cannot be higher than a person of the same rank and length of service received in the same area in FY '83, which

means the 4% BAQ raise will be offset by VHA cuts; morever, total of VHA and BAQ after 1 April 1984 cannot exceed $800 for those with dependents and $600 for singles.

(The money bill restrictions do not apply to the Coast Guard, Public Health Service or NOAA; the authorization bill freeze does.)

Also, Congress demanded an extensive report on VHA from Defense by 15 March 1984.

In related acts. Congress refused for the third time to fund the temporary lodging allowance authorized by the 1981 pay act.

It refused to allow a new method of computing oversea cost of living allowances which would allow higher payments. PCS money was cut below budget requests. In addition to barring VHA for shorter Reserve duty the Senate threatened to allow BAQ in the future only for Reserves actually incurring housing costs. Payment of quarters allowance for sailors during ship overhauls, approved in the authorization, was refused funding.

A two-year trial by the Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency of a fiat per diem for military and civilians was approved.

Amounts would be fixed by area, the traveller pocketing any excess over outlays, but paying any shortages. Defense submitted a bill to set up the system for all Services just as Congress was approving the two-year trial.

The bill's probably on the shelf pending resuks of the trial.

Other benefits: Not one of the new benefits in the authorization act actually was funded though both chambers agreed that $2.3 million of available money could be used to finance the annual round-trip for dependents in U.S. schools to visit oversea parents. Space available is to be used if possible. As implemented by Defense, students must be under 23 and unmarried. College post-graduate students are not eligible; high school students are eligible only if a suitable school is not available in the oversea area.

(The Senate, incidentally, retreated from its attempt to lift the authorization act's ban on transfer of oversea dependents' school to the Department of Education.)

The Senate had funded the new enlistment bonus for Individual Ready Reservists but this was dropped in the final bill. The requested number of Regular enlistment and selective re-enlistment bonuses was cut.

The other authorization act benefits not funded were hazard pay for handlers of toxic fuels, transportation of remains of retirees who die in military hospitals, and, as stated, quarters allowances during ship overhauls.

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said the Appropriations Committees would and the phased array radar. All three entertain requests to fund these benefits after authorized MCMs are funded (the Navy has Defense had firmed up procedures. asked for four but one was stripped from the The money bill, however, repealed the authorization bill), but the money's not to authorization bill's restrictions on the avia- be obligated until the Navy assures Congress tion officer continuation bonus. On urgent the ships will meet satisfactory conditions of appeal of SecNav John Lehman that denial freedom from electromagnetic interference. of the bonus to naval flight officers "could MISSOURI will be the third battleship reacuhimately result in degradation of readiness tivated, not WISCONSIN, as House members and safety," the Appropriations Commit- wanted, but SecNav must first assure Contees, though "reluctant," approved money gress he wants to convert the remaining two for the Navy and Marine Corps flight of- battleships and must submit firm figures on ficers but warned that the Navy must prove probable cost. the bonus improves retention if it's to be conO&M money includes $10.8 million for an tinued past FY '84. auxiliary crane ship (TACS) and $3.6 miUion The money bill added two benefits. One to design aviation logistic ships (TAVBs) for was free mail for service people in Lebanon Marine Corp forward aviation maintenance. or Grenada or hospitalized as a result of ser- Both modifications were in question — the vice there. And, if close relatives — spouse, TAVB for its estimated $40 million cost, the children, parents and sibhngs — of a service TACS because the Senate felt the second of I)erson who died of injury or disease incurred 11 planned should await testing of the first in line of duty cannot afford to travel to the ship. The TACS's modified container ships funeral, the government may pay their travel. are to offioad material in unimproved ports.

Commissaries: The total of commissaries The 49 planned ship overhauls were in the 48 contiguous states and the District boosted by five — three to be by the best of Columbia is limited to the 247 in opera- East-Gulf Coast bidder and two to the best tion or budgeted for through FY '85. The West Coast bidder — and $100 miUion more limit is of the total; a new store may open was provided. if an older one is closed. Defense must comOther Material; R&D: No money was ment on the Grace Commission's recommen- allowed for the EP-3. Only one of the two dations to reduce government support of requested had been authorized and now that commissaries in metropoUtan areas in the 48 won't be ordered. All other authorized airstates. And the House committee ordered an craft (see November Shipmate) were funded. outside review of how commissary and Money to support more flying hours than reprivate grocery prices compare. quested was provided.

CHAMPUS: Requested funds for Both chambers insisted that the Navy CHAMPUS were reduced but the total is still develop only a carrier-capable version of the above FY '83. A 60-day annual hmit was im- proposed VTX-TS undergraduate jet trainer posed on inpatient mental care but liberal and further banned "sophisticated systems waivers are allowed. Defense already is pro- which will add to . . . cost but are not posing rules to carry out another Congres- necessarily needed to train aviation sional directive — to require retirees and students." The Navy had been planning to dependents who have private medical in- buy a land version of the VTX-TS first, then surance to seek reimbursement from those a carrier-capable version. policies before CHAMPUS is biUed. ProFinal Navy RDT&E total is more than posed deadlines for the change were removed either chamber first voted. Money was added from the bill, however. Defense also is order- to the requests for Trident II and Mk-92 ing military hospitals to issue fewer non- development. And Army and Air Force availabihty statements which allow use of money for the advanced tilt-rotor vertical lift CHAMPUS rather than a military facility. aircraft was added to the Navy's allotment More pregnant women will have to use with Navy given responsibility for military hospitals or pay for delivery development. themselves.

With the Army now ready to go ahead Congress left it up to SecDef to determine with the 9mm handgun, all services received if the base periods, which determine the apfunds for the weapon and ammunition. propriateness of charges CHAMPUS will Forces: All Regular and Reserve authorpay, may be changed more often than once ized strengths were funded. The Appropriaa year. tions Committees agreed with the Armed Ships: While the House ostensibly funded Services Committees that Reserves should be all authorized ships except one of the three used more. To give higher priority to mine countermeasure ships and went along building the Selected Naval Reserve to with the FFG-7 which Congress had added 105,000 average strength, only 5,000 of to the authorization, it did not allow enough 10,000 requested Sea Air Mariner Program money and it rquired the FFG-7 to be paid enrollments were authorized. But if the for out of a diminished total funding. The 105,000 is achieved, up to 5,000 more SAMs $11.2 billion finally allowed for ship conmay be assigned. By FY '87, House Apstruction was $300 million above the House propriations said, the Naval Reserve force allowance. There's a specific allotment for should have at least 24 frigates, 17 MSH FFG-7, which Congress specified must have ships and unspecified numbers of MSO/ the upgraded mark-92 fire control system MSM ships. Manning should be half fullShipmate, March 1984

time TARs and half drilling reserves.

Other provisions: Navy Material Command headquarters funds were trimmed $2.5 million to encourage either dropping some functions or shifting them to component commands. The House proposal to fund the unified and specified commands through the JCS was dropped. The Joint Staff organization was increased, however, to help the Joint Chiefs better determine what is needed to meet U.S. commitments. A new limit of 37 executive level positions accommodates the authorized six new assistant secretaries — four Defense, one Navy, one Army.

The AN/SQR-19 towed array sonar may not be provided to any foreign country.

Manufacturers must guarantee to make good any defects in weapons systems arising from failure to conform to specifications. All costs must continue to be recovered in sales of insignia items despite a Defense request to drop the requirement.

'Get Tough' With UN, Says Authorization Law Congress passed the last day of its 1983 session and the President signed as PL 98-164 on 22 November an authorization bill for the State Department, U.S. information Agency and other agencies and for contributions to international organizations. It also passed a bill, H.R. 4042, which would have continued restrictive conditions on aid to El Salvador, but the President pocket-vetoed it as a threat to continued aid to El Salvador's government.

PL 98-164 bans until 15 April 1984 any new government rules requiring prepublication review of the writings of former government officials and employees.

It also contains several "get tough" provisions affecting the United Nations and several foreign countries. In place of a Senate amendment actually cutting contributions to the UN and related organizations, contributions are limited to 1983's assessments, The United States must discontinue participation in and contributions to the General Assembly or any UN body which may deny membership to Israel. The State Department must inform Congress how UN members vote for or against U.S. interests. The President must report on the value of U.S. participation in the UN and whether the U.S. share (now 25%, exclusive of special assessments) should be reduced. (The United States has already served notice it will leave UNESCO at th< end of 1984.)

Payment of any assessments which would benefit the Palestine Liberation Organization or the Southwest Africa Peoples Organization is banned. All aid to Syria, except to continue education of Syrians already enrolled in U.S. schools, is cancelled. Any aid which would allow the Khmer Rouge to conduct any military operation in Indo-China is banned.

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Export of nuclear material to India, Argentina or South Africa is banned unless those governments give reliable assurances they are not developing nuclear bombs and that they will accept International Atomic Energy inspection.

The 1867 law prohibiting the funding of any U.S. legation or embassy to the Vatican is repealed.

Intelligence Authorization Passed A $24-million ceiHng on expenditures for covert operations is provided in the final version of H.R. 2968, the '84 intelligence authorization, which President Reagan signed 9 December as PL 98-215, last public law of the 1983 session. The ceiling replaced the flat ban on such operations voted originally by the House. The Defense Appropriation Act actually provides the $24 million — also overruling a House attempt to delete all funds.

H.R. 2968, authorizes undisclosed amounts for all intelligence activities — CIA, National Security Agency, Defense and the component Services, the State, Treasury and Energy Departments, the FBI (which is authorized a special $13.8 million addition to combat terrorism) and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The Senate Judiciary Committee, meanwhile, made another attempt at making a federal offense of attacks on intelligence officers and certain other government

a proposal on the floor, the committee in the last days of the 1983 session did report a proposal, S.J. Res. 129, calling for negotiation with the Soviet Union of a "mutual and verifiable" ban on weapons in space and on weapons designed to attack objects in space.

The House has voted to give Congressional charters to two more veterans groups and the Senate has voted to charter another.

Other Legislative Actions S. 1145 charters the Catholic War Veterans.

While approving additional merchandise H.R. 29 charters the Polish Legion of for sale in exchanges the House Armed Ser- American Veterans and H.R. 1095 incorvices Subcommittee which overseas exchange porates the 369th Veterans Association. The operations has turned down Service pro- Polish group already is incorporated in 12 posals to allow travel, legal, dental or pharstates; the 369th, named for the all-Black maceutical concessions. Exchanges in the 369th Infantry, was chartered by New York States may now sell under-counter refrigerin 1954. ators, Venetian bhnds, area rugs, collapsible The House smacked down its leadership furniture and flatware sets of more than 34 and its Education and Labor Committee just pieces. Requests to sell under-counter before it adjourned its 1983 session when the freezers or outboard motors were denied. leadership brought up, under a procedure Unless "major changes" in government barring amendment and requiring a twomaritime policies are made, "most thirds vote for passage, the committee's H.R. segments" of the American maritime in1264, creating a commission to study "alterdustry will continue to decline, a study native forms" of public service. Alternative prepared by the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment maintains. The to what? The bill didn't say. If it had even report, "Assessment of Maritime Trade and whispered "selective service," opponents Technology," was released by the chairman pointed out, the Armed Services Committee of the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the would have had to be consulted. Opponents House Merchant Marine and Fisheries also declared there already are many forms of voluntary public service. When the vote Committee.

While the Senate Foreign Relations Com- was taken, there was nearly a two-thirds mittee has refused to approve any nuclear majority — but against the bill! It was ^ freeze proposals and the Senate rejected such defeated 179-249. employees. The bill it reported, S. 779, is similar to bills the Senate passed previously which either were not acted on by the House or were in the bill which President Reagan pocket-vetoed on 14 January 1983 because it created a drug "czar."

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A Few Inches From The Yard Midshipman Mike Matteo '84

Standing there on the bridge of that Navy vessel with the wind whipping past your ears, you suddenly find yourself entering a Walter Mitty state of hypnosis . . . command at last! "Right full rudder, left full rudder, all ahead full!" You have the con as you bellow orders through those voice tubes. It is not hard to run that ship, in fact it is quite easy. All you have to do is yell a command down a brass funnel and the ship reacts. Suddenly, however, you are snapped back into reality with a start. "You have just lost rudder control, what do you do?" Do I stop all engines you think, do I call the engine room? It is not so easy right now and you find yoiu-self wishing it really was a dream. Fortunately though, you are not at the con of a large Navy ship but on the deck of a Naval Academy YP, and it is that day of the dreaded seamanship lab known as "bumper drills." That voice over your shoulder is not your Commanding Officer but rather your NS252 instructor as he runs you through your drills.

In some ways Academy life has changed a lot over the years, but in other ways some things remain unchanged. YP exercises are the same now as they always have been, and Mids still practice on the same craft that have been used for over 20 years. In fact, the YP's presently being used are only the second generation of powered craft that have been used at the Academy. Old they are, but the purpose they serve has not changed — to train Midshipmen in the skills of shiphandling. Modern, ultra-sophisticated vessels are not needed to teach the basics of shiphandling, and though the YP's are approaching their 25th year of service, they are still useful learning tools. These mini-ships are complete with radar, CIC, and signal bridge to train Midshipmen in all aspects of life as a Surface Line Officer. Signalling, communications, flag hoist, anchoring, navigation and shiphandling are all skills that are practiced on the YP's. "Bumper drills" as they are affectionately known are still used in training for mooring and loss of control exercises, and the YP's show the signs of many failures. Dents and scratches are the signs of these failures, but fortunately the tough wooden craft seem immune to the many colUsions with unfriendly seawalls.

Today, the responsibility for the professional training of Midshipmen lies with the Division of Professional Development (PRODEV) located in Luce Hall, and also more specifically with the Department of Seamanship and Navigation. In all, every Midshipman will spend two semesters on the Baj; with the YP's, and two more semesters in the classrooms and labs of Luce Hall refining the necessary skills of seamanship. These courses offer practicable experience in everything from maneuvering board work to celestial navigation. Tides and currents are also studied in depth. Though the methods of teaching these courses has remained basically the same through the years, the Department of Seamanship and Navigation has not progressed without modernization.

The Academy now has several sophisticated CIC labs complete with radars, DRT's, status boards and communications equipment.

Alone that does not seem too modern, but the system is all tied together through a complex computer system that generates difficult maneuvering situations. The normal two-hour lab period divides several classes and places each in its own CIC acting as individual ships. Messages are sent over the communications net Shipmate, March 1984

by the "guide" (one of the commissioned officers) and the exercise is begun. Blips suddenly appear on radar and DRT's move, and each CIC finds itself a separate ship in a carrier battle group.

After about an hour of station changing and sector screening, the exercise ends with a BZ and each class adjourns to a screening room where they watch a computer-generated projection of the entire event. The instructor adds his comments and class is dismissed until the next class period. In the seamanship and navigation courses, heavy emphasis is placed upon the learning of basic skills — learning to the point of famiUarity. The Department of Seamanship and Navigation continues to update its training aids in an effort to provide Midshipmen with a more realistic training atmosphere. The most recent addition to the Department is a fully equipped planetarium for use in conjunction with the celestial navigation courses. In this lab. Midshipmen can see first hand the stars of the universe projected on a spherical screen overhead. The

best part of it all, though, is that it is not necessary to wait for a clear, dark night to observe the heavens. All that is necessary now is to enter the planetarium and any star may be projected on the overhead screen in proper relation to other celestial bodies.

Stars visible from any longitude on earth may now be projected and seasonal stars and planets may be observed without waiting for that season to take place. All these new training aids and facilities make seamanship and navigation much more interesting and exciting to learn.

Midshipman gain practicable Fleet experience with their newlylearned skills during summer training cruises and other summer programs. During Second Class PROTRAMID Midshipmen gain experience by practicing their skills during week-long YP exercises on the Bay. During this summer. United States as well as Soviet naval tactics are learned, and the hours of training culminate in a two-day war on yet another of the Academy's new systems — its computer war-gaming system. During these two days, midshipmen get to "play" both the U.S. and Soviet Navy during battle situations. The sophisticated computer programs provide realistic accounts of battle scenarios and weapons employment. A much greater respect for both Navies is gained from this exercise. In all, the professional training of Midshipmen has progressed steadily over the years, but the basics are emphasized just as much as they always have been.

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Shipmate Book Selection

THE SPIRITED YEARS: A History of the Antebellum Naval Academy

By Charles Todorich With wry and engaging good humor, a former midshipman and USNA history instructor describes the Naval Academy's struggle to establish itself on the shores of the Severn. We see it develop from a mere finishing school for veteran sailors into a full four-year college program, complete with summer cruises. But we also quickly discover that the voyage to that end was anything but smooth. Rebellious midshipmen often stood in the way of efforts to graduate educated officers and gentlemen. Their exploits provide an entertaining counterpoint to the author's critical analysis of the Academy's educational policies. As the first in-depth study of the Academy's early years — the period from its founding in 1845 to 1861 when it moved to Newport for the duration of the Civil War — this book makes a significant contribution to the history of the period. At the same time, however, it offers a light-hearted tale of great human interest to scholars and general readers alike.

1984. 192 pages. 25 illustrations. Bibliography. Index.

List Price: $19.95 N.A.A.A. Member's Price: $17.96

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By James Goldrick The first six months of the Great War are significant for what they reveal of the initial British and German reaction to the challenge of war and because they represent the beginning of modern naval warfare. These two points are effectively developed by the author of this engrossing book, the first history of the period to take a careful and objective look at day-to-day events on both sides and to evaluate their significance. Major battles are viewed in the context of the overall situation, and each navy's defects are closely examined.

In an ingenious way, Goldrick demonstrates the degree to which the Royal and Imperial navies were able to recognize their own shortcomings and mistakes and to remedy them. At the same time, he singles out officers on both sides who displayed great skill and strength. He also offers new insights into such leading personalities as Winston Churchill and Prince Louis of Battenberg, whose strengths and weaknesses are clarified.

The author's analysis of the impact of new technology on the conduct of operations is an important feature of the book. By questioning how well the British and German commanders performed in a vastly new environment, Goldrick makes the book especially relevant to contemporary audiences.

1984. 320 pages. 29 illustrations. Bibliography. Index.

List Price: $21.95 N.A.A.A. Member's Price: $19.76

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Lucky Bag of Books

The Naval Air War 1939-1945

by Nathan Miller. The Nautical & Aviation Publishing Co. of America, Annapolis, MD 1980.

224 pages, illustrated, $17.95.

This history vividly describes the ascendancy of the airplane in naval warfare and the replacement of the battleship by the aircraft carrier as the capital ship of World War II navies.

It opens with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and we soon realize how fortunate we were that our carriers were at sea on that fateful morning.

The narrative then reverts back to World War I and the first use of carrier aircraft by the British against the German Zeppelin sheds in 1918. The Royal Navy, however, lost control of its air arm when it was made a part of the newly organized Royal Air Force. Here naval air was neglected and it deteriorated relative to its counterparts in Japan and America because, for the most part, it received converted land-based aircraft not specifically designed for carrier operations. In spite of this, the outstanding quality of those who manned these aircraft permitted the Navy to make good use of their resources. Fortunately for the British, the Germans also neglected their naval air units.

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As World War II opens, we are presented with an account of the actions of Royal Navy aircraft against the Germans in their occupation of Norway and then in support of supply convoys around the North Cape. As the war progressed, even before American entry, the Royal Navy received aircraft such as the Grumman Martlets, which had been designed as F4F Wildcats for the American carriers. This was of considerable help.

In the Mediterranean, with the fall of France and the entry of Italy into the war, naval aviation played a major role in the defense of Malta and the protection of vital oil cargoes from the Middle East.

In the Atlantic, the main threat was German submarines. With the fall of Norway, the Low Countries and France, the Germans had submarine bases along the entire Atlantic coast. The U-Boats operated in wolf packs supported by Focke-Wulk bombers acting as scouts. The employment of B-24 Liberators and the development of the escort or "Jeep" carriers finally brought that situation under control.

The narration then moves back to the Pacific and the actions following Pearl Harbor as the Japanese move rapidly into the Philippines and south into Southeast Asia and the East Indies. Our early strategy in the Pacific was to block and raid the Japanese as they moved across the Central and South

Pacific. Doolittle's raid with B-25s from the deck of HORNET served to bring the war home to the Japanese people.

We are brought step by step through the actions in the Coral Sea, at Midway, and at Guadalcanal, which we fought with the limited forces available until America's industrial might could produce the ships â&#x20AC;&#x201D; particularly the ESSEX class and the light carriers built on cruiser hulls and the aircraft to fill them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which brought Japan to its knees. Of course, the two atomic bombs were the blows that the Emperor of an already defeated nation needed so as to surrender with a minimum loss of face.

The book on the whole is a short one, just a little over 200 hundred pages. There are over 150 well captioned photographs, some of which cover a full page.

In the text, the author has chosen well the subjects he wishes to discuss and describe.

With the names of the individuals who were involved mentioned frequently, one often has the feeling that he is reading an eyewitness account.

For those of us who were on active duty during this period, the book brings back many memories. For those who are younger, it should give a good understanding of how and why our Navy arrived where it is today.

Andrew M. Jackson '30 j.

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

Evans Quietly Builds Navy Basketball Program to Position of Respect When the 1982-83 collegiate basketball season ended last year with its final slam dunk, little notice was given to the fact that Navy had rung up an 18-11 record, equalling the most triumphs ever in the sport at the Naval Academy and the best record percentagewise since 1959-60.

The 1983-84 edition of the Midshipmen may be even better as evidenced by the 10-3 start, including a season-opening string of eight consecutive wins.

"The start didn't surprise me," said fourth year coach Paul Evans. "We thought we could be better than last year because we have good balance, more players who are used to our system and we added two Plebes who are helping, in David Robinson and Willie Jett."

But what Evans failed to point out was how he and his staff have gone quietly but steadily about restructuring Navy's basketball program to the point where once again the Midshipmen are competitive with just about every level in the country.

Some cynics have noted that the early season schedule this year when the eight straight wins were posted was not against "name" schools, but those triumphs came over schools that three and four years ago were beating the Midshipmen. And the lowest margin of victory in those games was 13 points.

Evans offers a marked contrast to many of today's collegiate basketball coaches. He is definitely at the opposite end of the spectrum of fiamboyancy, except for an occasional outburst against an official or a mild rebuke of one of his players who is not performing up to expectations.

He is a realist in every sense of that term, knowing just how he wants things done on the floor. His docile demeanor off the court hides a personality that is quite engaging and is buoyed by a sense of humor that is disarming at times.

This was in evidence during the Mids' participation in the Rainbow Classic in late December in Honolulu. Evans had been involved in an automobile accident just five days before Christmas, suffering a pair of broken ribs and a collapsed lung. As a result he was unable to accompany the team right away to Hawaii. He did arrive midway through the second half of the initial game against Tennessee only to find Navy behind by 15 points, the margin by which they lost their first game of the year.

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Two nights later. Navy trailed Holy Cross by 11 at halftime but came on to nip the Crusaders in the final minute by 70-67 on Vernon Butler's three point play. In a radio interview after the game, Evans was asked how he felt. "Better than at halftime," he flashed.

Evans would definitely not stand out in a crowd. He is soft-spoken, almost shy. Yet, he is affable and down to earth, traits which no doubt have contributed to his success in recruiting the past three years.

"We have players here now who want to work (for what we want done)," explains Evans. "Their attitude is more like what I want.

Coach Paul Evans

"Academics is still first with them, but basketball is now a close second," he elaborated. "We've gone after better players, worked on selling the education aspects to them and the overall program of the Naval Academy. We've tried to be reaUstic about the Academy.

"1 think our style of play has helped us get a couple of area youngsters, which other than Kevin Sinnett a few years ago, we've not done here. I also believe our schedule where we get in tournaments like the Rainbow Classic this year and the AmanaHawkeye Classic last year are selling points as well as the league (Eastern College Athletic Conference South Section) we are in now."

Evans, a native of up-state New York and a graduate of Ithaca College, has affected a controlled fast break offense that often

proves exciting to the spectator.

"I like to run," he says. "I still want to make it a game for the players. It (the game) has to be 'fun and show' time. The only time we as coaches get upset is because the players are not making themselves look good. If we play the best we can, no one on the staff will worry about the wins â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we'll get our share."

This year Evans believes the Mids do not have to worry about teams that slow the tempo down because of the balance the Mids possess to get into a rhythm.

While Evans is a demanding coach, he also is someone who shows a great deal of understanding. He readily admits he is intense during practice "and I push then to make the game easy. I want to put pressure on in practice so that we can handle pressure when it comes in a game. It's been interesting to me how our Plebes always come and tell us how intense our practices are during the preseason."

Above all Evans seems very much aware of when to go heavy on his players and when to lighten up. "I try to keep my personal feelings out of it," he points out. "When I discipline a player, that's it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it's done and over with. I don't carry it over." And he has benched starters for missing practices or being late.

There are no pretenses about the curlyheaded Evans who ran track and played football and basketball while at Ithaca. "We (the coaches) just try to be ourselves, particularly when we're recruiting. That's part of what we've tried to sell when we talk to a prospect, that we're not phonies, or pretending to be something we're not. I think young people today will see right through you if you try to put on an act."

Evans came to the Naval Academy in 1980 after seven years at St. Lawrence University where he had a record of 126-50 and earned berths in the NCAA Division III playoffs five times.

Significant in this though was the way he buih the Saints' program. "We saw that he had the experience of recruiting and developing the type of student-athlete we are seeking here at the Academy," noted J.O. Coppedge, Navy's Director of Athletics at the time of his appointment.

There is certainly ample evidence to back up Evans' belief that this year's team would have balance. In the thirteen games so far this winter, the Mids have had at least four players in the double figures in scoring in eleven of these.

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Men's Gymnastics (1-1) — First week of competition saw second year Coach Pete Kormann's team earn a split, handily defeating West Chester State but losing in a narrow meet (265.03-259.3) to Syracuse.

Second Classman Jeff Hamman and Youngsters Paul Sneddon and Steve Urbina have been the top performers so far.

Pistol (5-0) — Another strong team has blossomed under sixth year coach Jim Phipps. Second Classman Stu Munsch has provided support for returning All-American Jim Wilhelm, a First Classman.

Rifle (5-0) — Somewhat surprising in the early going and LCdr. Web Wright is not sure record can be sustained when schedule gets tougher later in January and February unless the overall scores improve. First Classman Mike Salach and Youngster Garret Hubbard appear to be the team's best shooters.

Squash (6-2) — Annual New England swing showed this may be a good, solid team for Coach Dave Brown this winter. A Plebe, Spencer Wall, has won the number one position and posted a 5-2 mark on the trip. Last year's number one player. Second Classman Tim Tinney, is now at number two and was 4-3.

Youngsters Vernon Butler and Kylor Whitaker in action

season. Topping this list is Youngster Vernon Butler, 6-7, who has a 16.1 scoring mark and is among the nation's leaders in rebounds with 10 per game. A year ago Butler averaged 11.6 points per game and posted a 10.2 rebound average that was the 22nd best in the country. Butler is also shooting .623 from the floor.

Next comes First Classman Rob Romaine who is averaging 14.8 points and has 54 assists. He already has become the eighth player in Navy history to score 1,000 points in his career, and recently became the Academy's all-time career leader in assists with 427.

First Class center CHff Maurer, at 6-10 the tallest player ever at the Academy, has a 12 point scoring mark and is averaging 5.4 rebounds. Maurer has been a pleasant surprise this season as there was apprehension about his recovery from a knee injury that hampered him the final two-thirds of the 1982-83 season.

Youngster Kylor Whitaker has taken over some of the outside shooting responsibilities that David Brooks held a year ago. The 6-6 Lebanon, OR native is averaging 11.1 points a game and has 43 assists.

The real "role player" for the Mids is the fifth starter, 6-3 First Classman Mike Jones.

A spot starter the previous two seasons, he has been slated for that role again this year, particularly since he was better known for his overall floor play than for his scoring.

In fact, he has scored only 156 points in his three previous seasons on the varsity. So far this year, he has tossed in 130 points, a 10.0 average and has brought much needed quickness to the frontcourt.

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"He's always gotten off the blocks well, but this year he's playing better than ever," says Evans. "He's doing exactly what we ask him to do and probably doing it better than we thought. He's done a great job as a captain and leader as well."

"I know my role isn't necessarily to score points," says the friendly Jones. "That doesn't bother me. The First Classmen are all pretty close — we're Coach Evans' first class and we get along great. The whole team meshes well for that matter, there's no adjusting to a new system anymore."

Capably backing up this starting five have been First Class forward Gary Price, and two Plebes, 5-8 speedster Willie Jett and 6-9 forward-center David Robinson.

Summary of Other Winter Sports to Date: Women's Basketball (5-3) — First Classman Becky Lewis and Second Classman Emily Harman continue to pace this youthful squad which recently came off the vacation break with a 73-55 win over California University of Pennsylvania.

Harman is the top scorer with a 15 point average and also leads in rebounds whh 10.8.

Lewis, the only first classman on the team, is scoring at 12.5 a game but more importantly has been a steadying influence.

Men's Fencing (0-1) — Only outing was a 14-13 loss to Princeton prior to the Christmas break. First Classman Gary Hoy was 3-0 in sabre that afternoon.

Women's Fencing (1-0) — Season opener was an 11-5 win over Princeton as First Classman Liz Young went 3-0.

Men's Swimming (5-0) — This team is off to its best start since 1976-77 (when the Mids were 7-0). Highhghting this start is a 61-52 upset of power Harvard at Lejeune Hall in early December.

That victory was keyed by the performance of Second Classman C. J. Smith, who won the 50 and 100-meter freestyle events and then anchored the 400-meter freestyle to a win that clinched the meet. Smith made up 2.6 seconds on the anchor leg of 100 meters.

It was Harvard's first loss in 32 meets and the first win by the Midshipmen over the Crimson in seven years.

Additional strength lies with Youngster distance freestyler Bill Rohm, Youngster Len Aguilar, a middle distance freestyler; Youngster breaststroker Lawrence Kough, Youngster diver Bill McCormick and Plebe sprinter Jeff Thompson.

Women's Swimming (2-2) — Lack of depth is again hurting this squad. A bright spot has been Plebe Jean-Marine Prideaux who has notched three first places in each of the last three dual meets. Divers Bonnie Walter and Lyn Casity have also been steady performers.

Men's Indoor Track(l-0) — The big meets loom ahead for this sport but some early season showings reveal solid performers in high jumper Dan Williams (a Youngster), First Classman long and triple jumper Tae Andrews, Youngster hurdler Greg Blanchard. First Class sprinter Willie Hosch, and Youngster middle distance runner Jeff Wolstenholme.

Women's Indoor Track (0-0) — This squad so far has been participating in multiteam meets with recordholder Stefani Green, a Second Classman, again showing fine times along with Plebes Joan Rangitsch (hurdles.

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long jump) and Brigitte Horner (sprints and long jump).

Wrestling (9-0) — That wily Ed Peery appears to have done it again. He has a team that was supposed to be going through somewhat of a rebuilding year off to a 9-0 start. That extends the Mids' unbeaten streak to 33 over the past three years. They have not lost a dual meet since Penn State beat them in February of 1982.

"Although we lost an outstanding group of wrestlers to graduation, including two AUAmericans, I thought we could be a fairly solid team again this year," noted Peery, now in his 24th season at the Naval Academy. "We have some wrestlers this year who remained interested in the program a year ago because they were able to compete on the Plebe/JV team and some on the Varsity. I believe we have a good dual meet team this winter but I am not sure they will do in tournament competition."

The Midshipmen recently completed a southern swing which saw them finish third in the Sunshine Open and then win consecutive dual matches against Clemson (21-9), Central State of Oklahoma (33-8), and Stetson (55-0).

Top individual performers have been Second Classman Dave Marquis at 126-134 (12-2); Second Classman Jim Peters at 126 (13-2-1); First Classman Jim Peters at 142 (13-5); Second Classman Kevin Bianchi at 150 (14-3-1); Second Classman Tim Szymanski at 158 (12-4); Youngster Jim Reich at 167 (14-4) and Second Classman Kevin Brooks at 190 (15-3).

Football Players Earn Honors Navy running back Napoleon McCallum and linebacker Andy Ponseigo headed the list of postseason honors for Midshipmen football players.

McCallum, a Second Classman who holds 16 school records, was named a first team All-America by the Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News, and the Walter Camp Foundation and was a second team All-America choice by the Associated Press, United Press International, The Football News, and Newspaper Enterprise Association.

McCallum also was the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I-A Co-Player of the Year, sharing the honor with Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie.

Ponseigo was a third team All-America by the Associated Press and The Football News and joined McCallum, offensive tackle Jeff Johnson, center Pete Oswald and defensive back Eric Wallace on the ECAC All-East Division I-A team.

Johnson was an honorable mention AllAmerica while offensive tackle Bill Weidenhammer was selected to the academic All-America second team.

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Tentative Spring Sports Schedule: Varsity Basketball — Mar. 3, at Biscayne College; Mar. 4, at Biscayne College; Mar. 6, at Florida International; Mar. 7, at Florida Atlantic; Mar. 14, Towson State, home; Mar. 17, at American (dbhdr); Mar. 19, Lehigh, home; Mar. 21, Maryland, home; Mar. 23, Oswego St., home; Mar. 24, Penn State, home (dbhdr); Mar. 26, Bucknell, home; Mar. 31, at Penn (dbhdr); Apr. 1, at Columbia (dbhdr); Apr. 4, Richmond, home; Apr. 7, Brown, home (dbhdr); Apr. 8, Yale, home (dbhdr); Apr. 11, at Georgetown; Apr. 14, at Harvard (dbhdr); Apr. 15, at Dartmouth (dbhdr); Apr. 17, Westminster, home; Apr. 18, Villanova, home; Apr. 20, at Princeton (dbhdr); Apr. 28, Army, home (dbhdr); Apr. 29, Cornell, home (dbhdr); May 12, Gettysburg, home.

Heavyweight Crew — Mar. 31, at Columbia; Apr. 6, Princeton, home; Apr. 21, Goes Cup (Navy, Syracuse, Cornell) at Syracuse; Apr. 28, Adams Cup (Navy, Harvard, Penn), at Philadelphia; May 12, Eastern Sprints at Worcester, MA. Lightweight Crew — Mar. 31, at Columbia; Apr. 6, Princeton, home; Apr. 21 at Harvard (Haines Cup); Apr. 28 at Penn (Callow Cup); May 12, Eastern Sprints at Worcester, MA. Women's Crew — Mar. 31, Williams, home; Apr. 6, Princeton, home; Apr. 14, George Washington, home; Apr. 21, President's Cup at Schenectady, NY; Apr. 28, at Washington College; May 12, at Dad Vail Regatta (Philadelphia).

Lacrosse — Mar. 10, at Washington & Lee; Mar. 14, at Washington College; Mar. 17, Duke, home; Mar. 21, UMBC, home; Mar. 24, at North Carolina; Mar. 28, Penn, home; Mar. 31, Princeton, home; Apr. 7, at Army; Apr. 14, at Maryland; Apr. 21, Virginia, home; Apr. 28, Johns Hopkins, home; May 12, Hofstra, home.

Tennis — Mar. 10, Temple, home; Mar. 17, East Stroudsburg, home; Mar. 18, Bloomsburg State, home; Mar. 23, Amherst, home; Mar. 24, Cornell, home; Mar. 28, at George Washington; Mar. 31, at Dartmouth; Apr. 4, Richmond, home; Apr. 6, Brown, home, Apr. 7, Yale, home; Apr. 10, William & Mary, home; Apr. 11, Virginia, home; Apr. 14, at UMBC; Apr. 17, Swarthmore, home; Apr. 18, Salisbury State, home; Apr. 20, at Penn; Apr. 21, at Columbia; Apr. 24, James Madison, home; Apr. 25, Georgetown, home; Apr. 28, Old Dominion, home; Apr. 29, Princeton, home; May 18, Army, home.

Golf— Mar. 5-7, Spider Classic at Aiken, SC; Mar. 17-18, at James Madison Invitational; Mar. 24, Villanova, George Mason, Georgetown, home; Mar. 31, at Camp Lejeune Tournament; Apr. 6-7, Navy Invitational; Apr. 8-10, ECAC South Tournament at William & Mary; Apr. 17, Princeton, home; Apr. 28-29, at Nittany Lion Invitational at Penn State; May 18, Army, home.

Men's Track & Field — Mar. 24, at Virginia Relays; Mar. 31, Ball State, LaSalle, home; Apr. 7, Syracuse, Georgetown, home; Apr. 14, at Army; Apr. 21, at Rutgers Relays; Apr. 27-28, at Penn Relays; May 5-6, Heptagonals at Army; May 19-20, IC4A at Villanova.

Women's Track & Field — Apr. 20, Delaware, Catholic, Trenton State, home; Mar. 24, James Madison, home; Mar. 31, Towson State, home; Apr. 7, Navy Invitational; Apr. 14, Georgetown, home; Apr. 21, Liberty Baptist, home; Apr. 26, at Penn Relays; May 5-6, Heptagonals at A r m y . ^ Reunion Notices USS THOMAS ( D E - 1 0 2 ) 27-28 July 1984 in Philadelphia, Penna. Contact: Eugene Essex, 410 W. Ash St., Zionville, Ind. 46077.

USS WHITEHURST ( D E - 6 3 4 ) 21-23 June 1984, Charlotte, N.C. Contact: Jon W. "Lucky" Shaver, 104 N. Oxalis Drive Orlando, Fla. 32807.

USS MINNEAPOLIS ( C A - 3 6 ) 50th Anniversary of commissioning, 19 May 1984 at Philadelphia Navy Yard. Write: Chaplain D. K. Theobald, Box 227, Harrison, N.Y. 10528.

USS LST-508 Planning 40th reunion of DDay. Contact: James K. Odum, Jr. 2213 Portola Ave., Stockton, Calif. 95209.

USS NEAL A . SCOTT ( D E - 7 6 9 ) Contact:

Val Swegel, 845 Bellevue Place, E. Seattle, Wash. 98102.

VPB-203 10-13 May 1984, Norfolk, Va. Write: Ray Jones, 123 Moonlight Dr., Piano, Texas 75074.

USS OKLAHOMA Association 17-20 May 1984, Dubuque, Iowa. Write: Clarence Q. Knight 7831 Aberdeen Road, Bethesda, Md. 20814.

USS KNAPP ( D D - 6 5 3 ) 5-7 July 1984 in Charleston, S.C. Contact: James A. Williams, 141 E. Hampton St., Camden, S.C. VA-35 50th Anniversary 29 June-1 July 1984. Contact: PAO, VA-35 NAS, OceanaVirginia Beach, Va. 23460.

USS LiNDSEY ( D M - 3 2 ) Fall 1984. Contact: J. L. Arrington, Rt. 10 Box 361-H, Charlotte, N.C. 28213.

PRINTS FOR SALE Rand A. Neyland '68, a professional photographer, spent a recent afternoon at the Naval Academy photographing nostalgic scenes of the Yard. His signed color prints are available on direct order from him.

Mr. Rand A. Neyland 1011 Homer Street Durham NC 27707 The prints, in high quality Cibachrome, are unframed on white matt board, and available in two sizes: 8 X 10 on 11 X 14 matt — $54 11 X 14 on 16 X 20 matt — $84 Prices include postage, handling and insurance.

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Class News 'But still when two or three shall meet, And old tales be retold

06 It is with regret that we have learned of the death of Ruth Montgomery Pence, widow of Capt.

Harry L. Pence USN (Ret.), on 7 December 1983 in La Jolla, California. A memorial service was held later in the month at the St. James Chapel by the Sea in La Jolla.

Mrs. Pence served in the Navy during World War 11, her husband being a member of the General Board of the Navy, and she a civilian in charge of the protocol department of the Office of Naval Intelligence, writing a handbook of protocol for naval officers. At the end of the war they returned to La Jolla and became active in civic and political life. Capt. Pence died in 1977 and Mrs. Pence continued her activities for many years.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Francis V. Howell of La Jolla, and four grandchildren.

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Egants Falge, born in 1789. The family was located in Nachod, Bohemia, on the PoHsh border where the father of the two Naval Academy graduates was born in 1861.

On their mother's side, the Burton geneology of over 125 pages begins with the family of Nehimiah Burton, born at Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut, in 1775. The family later moved to Wisconsin.

Needless to say, the geneologies were most warmly received by family members throughout the country, and John and his daughter, who live in San Francisco, received hundreds of letters in appreciation of his diligence and scholarship.

13 Sec'y-Treas., MGen. C. G. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 3002 Cunningham Alexandria VA 22309 Percent Members: 70

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It is with regret that we have learned of the death of Eloise Enghsh, widow of Robert H. English (RAdm. USN Ret.) who was Commander Submarines Pacific Fleet during World War 11 and who died in a plane crash on 21 January 1943.

Mrs. English was a founding resident of Vinson Hall in McLean, Virginia, and she was living there when she suffered a heart attack shortly before the Christmas holidays. She died at the Bethesda Naval Hospital on 27 December 1983.

Sincere condolences are expressed for the family, including Mrs. Eloise English Davies, wife of RAdm. Thomas D. Davies USN (Ret.) '37 of Potomac, Maryland.

Sec'y, RAdm. Donald Royce USN (Ret.) 65 Meadow Road Riverside CT 06878 203/637-2773 Percent Members: 88

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Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster USN (Ret.) 611 W. 40th St., Baltimore MD 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline USNR (Ret.) 1327 Inspiration Dr., La Jolla CA 92037 Percent Members: 83 West Coast News Thursday, November 17th, the monthly luncheon of the Classes of 1916-17-18 was enjoyed at The Officers' Club, Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

As always when at this Club, Don Curtis arranged their outstanding rice and curry with their eight additives, plus the usual fruit cup and ice cream dessert; what a treat! Tommy Tomlinson ('18) drove over with "Peg," his charming wife, from their winter home in Yuma, Arizona. We normally have to lunch without ladies, but "Peg" and Blair Chapline (who were to have lunched together), joined us. Tommy very interestingly reviewed for us the early days of U.S. Fleet Aviation (1921-24) to which he was assigned upon completion of flight training at Pensacola. These were the days the senior officers in fleet commands had but little consideration for aviation or aviators. Tommy and "Ye Scribe," at Pensacola for flight training, were

Send news directly to Shipmate Percent Members: 83 An interesting note has been received at Alumni House from Capt. Frank M. Falge USNR (Ret.) '24 of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, concerning the activities of John H. Falge, his brother and a member of the Class of 1912. At age 92, John has completed geneologies of the Falge family and the Burton family, his maternal forebears. The Falge history, totalling 90 pages, carries back to John H. Falge

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in the same flight training class and assigned to the same flight instructor, but upon completion of flight training 1 was assigned to the flight training school there at Pensacola, regular naval officers taking over the station from the World War 1 reserve officers still on active duty. Many from our flight training class were assigned to the flight school; from our class ('16) were Ragsdale and Ginder; from ('10), Simpson; from ('14) Noel Davis and Quarrels; from ('15), Watson; from ('17) Salada; from ('18) the Spragues, Tommy and Cliff. Many like Tomlinson made history in aviation. He organized a fighting plane acrobatic team and made many air shows, forerunners of today's famous Blue Angels. He had Putt Storrs ('23) and Bill Davis ('24) as his Wing Pilots.

Present, beside the ladies, were: '16, Chapline; '17, Richards, Kiland; '18; Tomlinson, Curtis.

On November 30th, while confined to the Coronado Hospital, our 1916 Class President, VAdm. B. J. Rodgers passed away. He had previously lived at the outstanding Fredericka Complex in Chula Vista after a year of tender care by his son, Jim (J. A. Rodgers, USNA '53) and his devoted wife, in their Coronado home. "Bert" failed, both healthwise and mentally, after the loss of his lovely, devoted wife, Marie. They were married very soon after "Bert's" graduadon in 1916, and had an outstanding family. "Bert" enjoyed a most distinguished career, one of the early pilots of dirigibles at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, and assignment to duty on board Los ANGELES, AKRON and MACON. During World War 11 in ship commands he had earned medals for his battles with Japanese Forces. As a vice admiral was an early commander of the Fleet Amphibious Force, establishing the base on the Strand south of Coronado. He then estabHshed a Coronado home to which he eventually retired after duty in command of Naval Forces in Germany and the 12th Naval District in San Francisco. 1 am certain his distinguished career will be reviewed in "Last Call." He and Marie had a daughter and three sons, all very successful. "Bert" was a very attentive, active churchman at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Coronado. After assembly of his family, rosary was recited on December 4th, and the requiem memorial service December 5th, with twenty of his family (including the grandchildren) present. "Ye Scribe" was among the many friends who also attended. His ashes will be scattered at sea.

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Pres., Adm. Jerauld Wright USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Perry R. Taylor USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St., Arhngton VA 22202 Percent Members: 80 Please note the names of the six Classmates and Shipmate, March 1984

three class widows who contributed to the Academy Alumni 1983 Fund. See December Shipmate, page 39.

We are glad to report a trip abroad by Sam Hurt in October '83. He visited old friends in Canterbury for two weeks, and then toured London a bit before taking advantage of an unexpected fortnight trip to central Europe with a group. For years he had hoped to make such a trip and could not resist the opportunity at this time. He visited Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Venice and others but not more than one day for each city visited.

Recall an account of a trip last Spring of Peg and Tommy Tomlinson printed in October Shipmate. That story ended with their being settled in a new home near Silvenon, Oregon, early in June.

We now have Tommy's log of his activities since then. In August they sortied North to Samish Island, Oak Harbor and Seattle. After returning to their home in Oregon, they happily received old friends for overnite visits. Fortunately their home is easily reachable from 1-5, the main route of their West Coast snowbird friends.

In October they decided not to venture to Yuma for the Winter because their new home was so comfortable plus the nearness of friends, family and grandchildren, so they sold the Yuma mobile home in one week, deUvery in December.

Peg and Tommy made several short trips into Arizona and to Coronado, but only five USNA Alumni were available there to visit. It was a case of "Hello and goodbye."

Then in November they rented a small U-Haul trailer to pull behind the Mercedes. For the balance of 1983 we print verbatim from Tommy's Log. "Headed North 12/1, weather be damned.

Good traveling to Jean's in Fair Oaks. Doosie of a storm on 12/3 plus arrival of grandson and wife next day for dinner halted us. North again 12/5, snow passing Shasta, but highway clear, at Siskiyu summit snow piled five feet high to each side, lucked thru behind a snow plow. Ovemited at Medford. Home 12/6 thru constant rain and poor visibiUty. Mercedes never balked, but had to use third gear on grades, twice needed, for a few miles short of siunmits."

We know of no Classmate who lost money on the 1983 Army-Navy game, but one did have a bit of a setback. Don Curtis witnessed the game on TV. He experienced a slight stroke with very little paralysis, and after a fortnight in a Coronado hospital was able to go home. Although living alone, he had many helpful neighbors and at this writing (12-28-83) his prognosis is very favorable.

Lung cancer has caused the death of Classmate Capt. Henry Y. McCown USN at his home in Austin, Texas, 6 December. We were not able to send flowers in time for the funeral on the 10th; hence with the concurrence of Judith a gift has been made by the Class in Henry's memory to the Washington Cathedral building fund. Judith will receive acknowledgement from the Bishop, and Henry's name will be inscribed in the Book of Remembrance for all to see in the nave.

Henry will be mentioned in "Last Call."

Because of the nearness of our press time, we prefer to print a suitable piece about him in your column later.

Ten years ago, your column announced the death of Classmate, Col. Thomas G. Dobyns. His wife Polly soon after that took up residence in the Army Distaff Hall. Since then she has been close to the Class, but now we must report her death on 11 December, with burial in Arlington, II December. According to custom she would not be mentioned in "Last Call." However with the help of her two daughters we hope to print a suitable piece about Polly in your column soon.

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During the Summer and Fall of 1983, Peggy Macklin has been enjoying the comfort of Southern California, until an illness persuaded her to go home to Vancouver. At the end of '83 the area there was cold enough to suggest Southern California again. When you read this she, no doubt, will be there.

19 Pres., VAdm. George C. Dyer USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. G. Laurence Schetky USN (Ret.) 5606 Glenwood Road, Bethesda MD 20817 Percent Members: 86 From Mike Williams has come the obituary notice of the passing of Doris Rule, widow of our Classmate, "Abie" Rule, who died in 1948. Doris died on October 21st in Pensacola, her natal city, where she had lived since Abie's death. She is survived by her son, Adrian O. Rule 111 and his wife, Mary, her brother Richard H. Merritt, her sister, Mrs. H. B. Merritt, grandson, A. O. Rule IV, and two granddaughters. Mike very thoughtfully provided flowers, in the name of the Class.

Rody Von Heimburg sent a clipping from the Los Angeles Times, giving an account of a football game played on Armistice Day (now Veterans Day) 1920 between a Navy team made up of officers and men of the Pacific Fleet and personnel from the Western Division of the Army. Count Von Heimburg (captain of the Navy team our first class year) played right tackle. The team was coached by LCdr. Jonas Ingram '07, flag lieutenant to Admiral Hugh Rodman, CinCPac [coach of the Naval Academy team as a Lt. (jg) in 1915 and 1916]. Jonas Ingram's son. Ens. Bill Ingram, was also on the team. The final score (a "slaughter") was Navy 124, Army 0. The captain of the Navy team made seven touchdowns!

20 Pres., RAdm. Mead Pearson USN (Ret.) 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 Dr., AnnapoHs MD 21403 Percent Members: 79 As another Winter wears on, we get various news from Classmates and depressing news from various.

In Christmas cards we had requests for a 65th Reunion from Benny Decker in Coronado and Bennie Ward in Alabama. We had previous interest in a 65th from Reg Grove and Del Fahrney in California (subject to later health conditions).

Read Pearson does not favor the project â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and it's a risky proposal for some of us doddering relics. (There is now no naval hospital in Annapohs.)

If any Classmates care to gather in Annapolis on the last Saturday of April 1984, 1 hope to be available to establish a meeting place here and probably a luncheon-only reservation in the area (perhaps the Officers' Club if we can apply in time). Please let me or Marilyn Hepburn know by 15 March. 1 think we should not rule out Classmates' widows, who may well enjoy a gathering also.

There are interesting changes at the Academy for those who have not been in Annapolis recently.

Through the courtesy of Swede Eckstron, '24, and Evelyn Beck, we have information that

Martha Burkett, the widow of Gene Burkett who was killed in a plane crash at San Diego many years ago, died in Coronado on 23 December. She was with Gene during the first aerial mapping of Alaska, where Mt. Burkett was later named after them. She was interred at Arhngton on 29 December. The weather conditions on that day permitted attendance of friends in the Eastern area. We do mourn the departure of our old friends.

Marilyn received word of a surprising loss from Evelyn Beck in San Diego. Benny Decker died of a heart attack on 27 December. A funeral ceremony was held at Fort Rosecrans and he was buried beside their son, Benny, Jr. Cdr. James D. Lyttle USNR (Ret.) '50, wrote to tell us of the death of his mother, Marion Drown Rutledge. She was the widow of Hugh Doak Lyttle. Marion died on 7 December at the home of her son and was buried with a graveside service alongside her first husband, Hugh, (who died in 1963), at the Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.

It might be noted that much of this report has been originated, edited and typed by our conscientious team correspondent. Marilyn is not well acquainted with most Classmates. If you have news or comments send them to either of us. / am just now (early January) finally establishing full residence in Fairhaven at Sykesville.

21 Sec'y RAdm. J. R. Dudley USN (Ret.) 164 Edwards Ferry Road Leesburg VA 22075 703/777-3887 Sec'y. San Diego Area: RAdm. Logan McKee USN (Ret.) 738 Glorieua Blvd., Coronado CA 92118 Percent Members: 80 March brings birthday greetings to J.S. MacKinnon, Logan McKee, M. E. Thomas, and G. B. Myers, W. R. Cooke, J. C. Pollock, and J. P. Rockwell, P. E. Howell, and C. G. Follansbee.

Best wishes for many more, and the good health to enjoy them.

Justine Abercrombie, (A. B.'s widow) had the misfortune in November to fall at home and, brave woman that she is, ignored a painful hip which got more painful. After about a week she entered Bethesda Naval Hospital where broken bones were found and repaired. She is most pleased by the care she got and is now recovering in a retirement residence near her Dickerson, Maryland, home.

Dorothy Russell (George's widow) is our source for this item. She helps as an aide at Bethesda.

Our Class lost one of our two Admirals, fourstar, on 8 December when Charles Randall (Cat) Brown joined the saints who have preceded us.

Mention of "Cat" brings to mind our service together in the early '30s in SARATOGA (CV-3) based squadrons. He was a fighter pilot in VF-6, the one that had the Felix Cat logo flying F3Bs. He and E. B. (Country) Moore were active in practical jokes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of which in Guantanamo Bay anchorage caused one of the SARA'S Department heads to abandon his plans to 'stash' a quantity of Bacardi rum aboard. "Cat" and Homer Elmers had been fellow students in 1916-17 at Marion Institute in Alabama, prepping for the entrance exams. Those of us who attended the funeral services were impressed when we noticed that, in agreement with his prior stated wishes, his remains were buried in a simple pine box. His character was partially exemplified in that he eschewed unnecessary frills and ostentation. He has left a heritage of which his two sons, Randall (Randy) 39

'57, and Nicholas (Nicky) can be justly proud. Our sympathy goes out to his loyal and faithful widow, Eleanor, and to the boys and their families.

An echo from the past came in a letter from W. G. (Willie) Schindler from Sarasota, Florida, in which he enclosed a write-up of an event, a 'footnote to history,' which he had prepared at the urging of the late T. R. (Turk) Wirth, but which has not been published. It relates in an amusing way some of the experiences of officers aboard AUGUSTA at Shanghai, China, in late 1937, when armed conflict existed between forces of China and Japan. It is titled "POOPSPASS" and is probably too long for our news column, but it has interest for those of us who have had duty prior to 1941 on the China Station. Willie, in his letter, lists Classmates now in the Sarasota area, J. E. (Johnny) Pixton, C. F. M. S. Quinby (Spots) in Englewood, and D. H. (Dave) Byerly, who is a winter-time resident.

On a sad note, we have heard from A. M. (Al) Granum, whose wife, Ethel, died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last November 28. Al wrote " . . . In the words of many of her friends, Ethel was a gallant, courageous, intelligent lady — An inspiration to all . . . "Her interests in civic activities and her church were a contribution to the people of Albuquerque. After services at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral in Albuquerque interment was in Arlington National Cemetery. The Class extends its sympathy to Al, and his two sons, Bradford S. '51, and Roger B. and their families.

West Coast News The San Diego Chapter of the Class of 1921 held its regular monthly luncheon at the Amphibious Base, Coronado, on Tuesday, 22 November. Present were the following members: Paul Abernethy, Nick Carter, Sydney Dodds, Hod Gorry, Bris McHugh, Logan McKee, Ivan Miller, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Don Smith, Leo Stafford, Ray Tarbuck and Bunny Wray.

The feature of the day was a Surprise Birthday Party for Bunny, which was arranged by his and Peter's children. A group of wives, widows and friends made an appearance at the last moment.

The entertainment was by a clever actress and singer, who put on a good show.

At the Army-Navy game in Pasadena's Rose Bowl, the Class was well represented. There were many no-shows for the game because of an unfavorable weather forecast. Fortunately, the weather front passed through the previous night, and that resulted in a bright, sunny and windy day.

Unfortunately the Class seats were more scattered about than at previous A-N games attended by the scribe. He did see the following '21ers and/or members of their families but he probably missed a good many others: Elsie Carter, Sydney Dodds, Hod and Marty Gorry and their son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Susan, Eleanor Gray, Raleigh Hales, Virginia Hickey, Bris and Ruth McHugh's son and their granddaughter, Schamber, Logan McKee, Frankie Tallman, Sandy Wiedman's granddaughter and grandson (twins), Phil Womble's daughter, Mimi, and husband, Arthur Spaulding, and Phil's son and namesake.

22 Pres., RAdm. Frank Akers USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. D. H. Johnston USN (Ret.) 3928 N. 36th St., Ariington VA 22207 Corr. Secy, RAdm. J. L. Pratt USN (Ret.) 4000 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016 Percent Members: 75 The photograph of Carl Wierum inspecting the pyramids on a donkey at the age of twelve, which 40

Republican frontrunner appeared in a previous issue, inspired Mac McWhinnie and Fish Rowe to send photographs of themselves — the first astride an ostrich, and the second astride an elephant. Fish astride an elephant doesn't surprise us, or you either, after his colorful and adventurous history. Nor, for that matter, does Mac on an ostrich. Raised on a cattle ranch in Wyoming, he could ride anything.

Mac, now a distinguished senior member emeritus of the Denver Rotary Club, runs a program to sponsor boys who have no father in their home. Five boys have been under his guidance.

Mac lives in a townhouse at 3273 S. Pontiac Street in Denver. He bowls in Winter and plays golf in Summer. Last November he went to the ArmyNavy game and ran into Jim Riseley who, he says, looks as if he could still run the Marine Corps.

Mac himself looks as if he could run the family ranch too — he's only 83.

Lib Thieme has just sent us a yellowed clipping from The Baltimore Sun dated June 3, 1922.

"Never before has the Naval Academy turned out so large a class." Remember the Superintendent?

Of course you do! Adm. Henry B. Wilson. The chaplain? Rev. Sidney K. Evans, that dear man (who tried his best with us every Sunday morning), gave the invocation prior to the introduction of Asst. Sec. Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt acting for Navy Secretary Garvin Denby (a relative of Denby Garvin). Jerry Olmstead received cheers as he was handed his diploma as did Leonard Kaplan who stood No. 2. Others mentioned in the article were Emery Larson (Geed Steef), Owen Humphrys, Hank Rawlings, Clyde King, Vince Gallagher.

After the ceremony the weddings began: The commencement exercises were hardly over before the weddings began. There were two weddings at St. Anne's Church in Annapolis between 2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon and three

more in the Naval Academy chapel later in the afternoon. Miss Constance E. Nichols, of Portland, Oregon, was married to Howard Bowles Hutchinson, of the same city, and Miss Dorothy Merle Moss, of Annapolis, daughter of Walter C. Moss, was married to Robert Bishop Rothwell, of Detroit, a short time later at St. Anne's. At the Naval Academy chapel.

Miss Mary Speer, of Fort Worth, Texas, was married to Francis Hunter Whittaker, of Texas; Miss Eleanor Bochan, of Baltimore, was married to Ralph M. Wishard, of Seattle, and Miss Frances Heller, of Newark, was married to Clinton Blount, of Fort Worth.

We are sorry to report the loss of Bob Hollis who died in the Sea Coast Manor at St. Petersburg, Florida, on 16 December. A memorial service was held in St. Petersburg on 18 December. Bob will be buried in Arlington later in the Spring. Bob McMurray, his '22 Classmate and hfelong friend, phoned the information to us and arranged class flowers for the St. Petersburg service.

Bob McMurray's letter should be shared: "Bob Hollis' career was unlike that of any Classmates. He had been unsuccessful in being appointed to West Point where he was aiming for the field artillery. At Purdue University there was a field artillery ROTC unit which fascinated him.

"His new career started soon after he graduated from the Naval Academy when he saw an article that the field artillery would entertain applications for commissions from college graduates. He asked what he had to do and was ordered for a physical exam! His first orders were to Fort Benjamin Harrison — about ten miles from my home. We had great times together including a few A-N games.

"In 1926 he was married on the Wednesday preceding the A-N game in Chicago. I was his best man in Lexington, Kentucky . . . Part of Bob and Ruth's honeymoon included the A-N game three days later, so my drag and 1 were seated with them. Perhaps your servicefilesmay recall that at that particular time all service personnel were required to be in uniform in public.

So here was Bob with his Army 1st Lieut, bar yelling like hell for Navy. Except for nearby Classmates who knew he had forsaken the Navy, he got some most peculiar looks.

"From Fort Harrison he went to staff school and then was ordered to Purdue as an ROTC instructor — with his beloved horses. While there we had a couple of rendezvous with Hugh Goodwin, who flew out from Washington, and Bill Lotta who drove in from Goshen. At the end of this three-year tour the local quartermaster needed help in supplying CCC camps and Bob was called in. He must have done well as later he had a personal letter from the quartermaster general asking him to consider a transfer to Q.M. After some anguished thinking combined with the realization that the field artillery was becoming motorized, he made the change.

"He, Ruth and Betty (now my wife) had many outings together. When we became engaged it was natural for them to be the first to know. Bob said, 'Bob, I thought you were going to stand on that corner and let the streetcar go by.' Naturally Betty never let him forget that she was just a street car!

"When Bob was in Washington he would get tickets on an Army special train for all of us.

Several times we almost succeeded in pulling down the window shades as we went through Baltimore!!

"After his retirement we visited them in Shipmate, March 1984

Melrose, Florida, where Tony Dana also lived.

We have a letter from Sue and Horace ButterLater they moved to St. Petersburg. field which should be shared: "Sue and 1 had a "The four of us had a Viking cruise together, wonderful Thanksgiving with Alex. Becky was and that was our last reunion although we corhere and so was Jill with cute little Claire and Anna responded and 'reached out' and talked.

— Alex Jr. still in the Indian Ocean serving as Air "It was a great and interesting pleasure to Intelligence Officer to one of the squadrons in RANGER. Sue and Herb Spencer (niece and watch a close friend and Classmate rise through nephew) were here with two of their boys — Porter the ranks to become an Army major general — and Hoddie. Just at the time the turkey was to go one of a kind in our Class." in the oven the power went out so we had to fall Bob McMurray lives in Indianapolis. He came back on our nearby Country Club which had auxback to the colors (with the help of Bill Tucker iliary power. The power came back later on — the and Bob Hollis) to teach navigation at the turkey was well donel Academy under Fred Riddle. He staged an advanced base operation at Pearl under Henry Eccles "Sue forgets names and places and I can't hear and Al Fisher before returning to Indianapolis. In or see so well and I just feel that if we go down 1945, back at his old company, he became vice to L.A. and S.D. a little later on we will not try president of the Public Service Company of Into drive (although we have a new Mercury). We're diana. Both Bob and Betty now live in a retirea sight in church holding a hymnal: Sue can read ment apartment complex, Marquette Manor, in but she can't sing; 1 can't read but 1 can sing. But Indianapolis. we love each other and our children and grandchildren and we are crazy about our greatWhat a fine letter he wrote! grandchildren, twin boys and cute girls, 3.

Armand Robertson passed away at his home in Santa Rosa, California, on December 21st. He was "1 should add we took a tour trip to Alaska in buried in Arhngton on December 23rd with full July and I ended up with a heart attack in Anmilitary honors after a memorial service at the Fort chorage — spent 7 days in the hospital there and Myer chapel. Fiuther information about Armand's another two weeks here at Madigan. Alex came death is not yet available but will be printed in up there, took over care of Sue, and we all returned "Last Call" when received. in an AF hospital plane. Free! 1 try to walk two The Army-Navy Town Club is closed — for the miles a day. I have quit golf but walk nine holes first time in almost a hundred years (except for with my old cronies — a State Senator, the the move, across the street, around the turn of the bartender, an undertaker, and a retired school century from its old location). This New Year's superintendent. 1 claim to be coaching them, and Day open house was an emotional affair for so pick up some pretty good stories. many. All the old-timers were there, and many, "Best wishes. Sue and Horace." many others. The president, BGen. James B. Hittle USMC (Ret.) made a moving address (no play on words) and forecast that the renovation will probably be completed in about two years.

In the meantime the Capital Hilton Hotel (16th President and East Coast Reporter and K) will provide luncheon facilities daily for Adm. Arleigh A. Burke USN (Ret.) all Club members in their Embassy Room on the 8624 Fenway Dr., Bethesda MD 20817 first floor. Members may gain entrance by using Sec'y, RAdm. Elliott Strauss USN (Ret.) their A.N. membership cards and signing chits with 2945 Garfield Terr., Washington DC 20008 their Club number and "Army-Navy Club" writ- West Coast Reporter ten below. Club bills, statements, etc. will be Capt. H. H. Connelley USN (Ret.) 544 Silvergate Avenue, San Diego CA 92106 handled by the temporary Club office.

The Qub Maitre d', Tony Walcott, wiU officiate Percent Members: 91 at the luncheons, and our honorary Classmate THE SUBMARINE REVIEW, a fine new Homer Saunders will be there too to retain the magazine which extolls the value of submarines Club atmosphere and to call everybody by name to those who eilready think submarines are the best as he has done for the last 58 years. part of the Navy, has a very good short article on The Club telephone 202/628-8400 will be as- our most cheerful Classmate, Karl Hensel. The arsigned to the administrative offices in the Cafritz ticle is reported to be the truth, but perhaps not Building, next door to the Club, at 1625 1 Street all of it. It describes when Karl was a division comwhere information can be obtained regarding the mander at Midway during WWII, and how he other clubs which are making their dining and took command of SWORDFISH and made her 10th room facilities available to A.N. members during patrol with huge success and lots of narrow escapes the reconstruction period: The Army-Navy Coun- which Karl countered by very good judgment and try Club, the University Club, the Cosmos Club, skill. It is a fascinating story of how the impatient the Metropolitan Club, International Club, Na- "old $=&# + 2 " (sic) practiced what he had tional Lawyers Club, Gaslight Club, Kenwood preached on the attack teacher in Sub School to Golf and Country Qub, and the Touchdown Club. the discomfort of his students, and found on that Don't forget to remember your A.N. club tough war patrol that all he had taught was cornumber. If your memory is as bad as ours, call rect and worked. No wonder his SWORDFISH crew swore by him. Another job well done by Karl. the Club Office, 1625 1 Street, 202/628-8400.

Several hotels will provide overnight accomOur beloved Janet Dietrich died on November modations: The Embassy Row, State Plaza Hotel, 12 and was buried beside Neil in Arhngton on Dupont Plaza Hotel, Lombardy Hotel, Hampshire November 17. Honorary pallbearers were Adm. Hotel, Georgetown Hotel, and the Capital Hilton. Robert Carney '16, RAdm. Richard H. Phillips Bills for the above must be settled with the hotel. '27, and Classmates George Holderness, Elliott Reciprocal clubs world wide will continue to ex- Strauss, Val Pottle and Arleigh Burke. In the large, tend guest privileges to A.N. members and cards saddened assembly were the Henry Johnsons and must be obtained through Mrs. Rogers at the Club Bill Von Dreele, Janet's daughter Diane and her offices in the usual manner. husband Col. "Beau" Shepard USMC (Ret.) from The Club officers and manager have, as you see, Coronado, and other members of the family. done a fine job toward minimizing the temporary Cdr. Stewart Lindsay died on November 18 in loss of our famous old Club House on Farragut Annapolis. Memorial services were held in the Square.

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Call" had a complete obituary written by Stew's son, Stewart Lindsay, Jr. Akhough Stew had been in a wheelchair for a long time, he always attended every class function he could, including our 60th reunion. His many friends at the Service included Classmates, the Edwards, Tuckers, Riglers, Bernards, Johanessen, Holderness, Wadbrook, and Burke. Betty was comforted by her son, Stewart, Jr., and his wife and her five granddaughters.

Betty and Stew Jr. both wrote gracious notes of thanks to the Class on behalf of the family for the flowers and for the friendships and thoughtfulness of the Class. The Lindsays settled in Annapolis after Stew retired, where the friendships of his Classmates meant much. We do hope that Betty will continue to live in Annapolis.

Bill Wadbrook mentioned that he had not been able to obtain the citation for the Navy Cross so well earned by Merlin F. Schneider, Col., USMC. The wife of his son, Merlin F. Schneider, Jr. '49, saw Bill's comment in Shipmate and now we have a copy of the citation. An even better citation was given by Merlin Jr. "My father commanded the 2nd Marine Regiment at Guam and Okinawa. He was a Marine's Marine." There can be no better citation.

The citation follows: "The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the NAVY CROSS to COLONEL MERLIN F. SCHNEIDER, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for the services set forth in the following CITATION: "For extraordinary heroism as Commanding Officer of the Twenty-second Marines, Reinforced First Provisional Marine Brigade, during operations against enemy Japanese forces on Guam, Marianas Islands, from 21 July to 10 August 1944. Courageously leading his regiment in an assault landing against strong Japanese shore defenses, Colonel Schneider overran the enemy beach fortifications and aggressively led his forces through the town beyond, despite fanatical hostile resistance. Quickly consolidating his forces, he directed the assault of his regiment over difficult terrain and against cleverly concealed and welldefended enemy strong points to effect the capture of an important peninsula and vital harbor areas. Constantly under enemy observation, he repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire in order to dispose his troops and direct their fire more effectively. Participating in the final offensive, he skillfully directed his regiment in the elimination of the last Japanese resistance on the island. By his frequent demonstrations of personal courage, forceful and vigorous leadership and excellent tactical handling of his command. Colonel Schneider contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of an extremely difficult mission.

His gallant fighting spirit was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. For the President, James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy."

It looks as if Karl Hensel is using their summer home in Arkansas mostly as a base to go gallivanting over the country. While the Hensels were being worn down to shadows in Kansas, Iowa, Arizona, and points in between, the raccoons moved into their Florida home. Karl is right smart, but even he had better watch out for he may have problems he never heard of before. Raccoons have enough energy and savvy to wear down most people.

A letter from David J. Pierson reported the sad news that his father, our Classmate James Halsey Pierson, died on November 18. He was living near Springfield, MA. There were no further details, but David commented on how much his Dad had loved his old school and the Navy although he had resigned in 1929. He was oncwof Rip Miller's old "Bird Dogs."

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Pat Shaddeau, the daughter of "Pop" Kennegar, is most grateful for receiving a '23 Lucky Bag from Pat Moran, who was Pop's roommate in the Academy. Maybe that is why Pop's daughter is called Pat too. In any case that Lucky Bag is being read with more happy memories than any other Lucky Bag in a long time. We do have generous Classmates.

This December 7 was a cold, cold day when Edwards, Holderness, Johannessen, Mclsaac, Moran, Strauss and Burke ate lunch and missed most of the Annapolitan group, many of whom had physical troubles. Normally the people who nviss lunch only miss a good lunch and a few jokes, but this time they missed much more. Pat Moran gave each of those present a full container of Intensive Care Lotion to keep a youthful looking skin Hke Pat's. The rest of us hope it will work for us as well as Pat. Jack Curry fell on his left flank and spent a week in Walter Reed. Happily Jack is hobbling around right well now.

Jo Johannessen gave us the dope from Wells Fields who couldn't come to our 60th due to previous commitment to his family reunion. The Fields were sorry they missed all their Classmates.

Unfortunately they had to break up their plans in the middle of their family reunion as both Hoogie and Wells ailed and had to return to their apartment in Chatham much sooner than they had expected. Hoogie was turned in for a couple of weeks, but Well's strained back didn't get back to normal for three months. They are now back to battery and expected to take a cruise on the QE2 in November. Wells thinks he will like that sea duty.

Elliott Strauss had a unique meeting with Cdr. Linton H. Wells USN '67, who has been ordered to command JOSEPH STRAUSS (DDG-16). It isn't very often that a prospective captain has the opportunity to obtain the history of the man for whom his ship is named directly from his son.

Marge and Joe Briggs are supposed to live in Norfolk but are seldom there. Marge went to Orlando this Fall for a Navy League meeting, with Joe doing the driving. Then on to Pensacola for long visits. From the end of January to March they will be cruising the East Indies in GOLDEN ODYSSEY, seeing all the wonderful places most of us missed 40 years ago. Then the Briggs expect to be home for several weeks.

Earl Maeser reports that Bessie is still in a rest home, hoping to regain her strength. Earl lives nearby with their daughter Margaret, in Provo, Utah. She's working on her master's degree in English at Brigham Young University and her whole family is involved there as students or professors.

Earl, Jr., an expert in tax exemption matters, is now a leading man in his Utah company. His married daughter, living in Fairfax, Virginia, enables our Classmate to keep in touch with some of his Navy friends. We hope Bessie will soon be herself again.

friends.

Alan Davis informs us that the weather in East Haddam has been quite cold this Winter; in fact it is a good idea to stay near the fire and keep bundled up as well.

Bob Cofer had a cataract operation last November. We hope his was as successful as mine.

We are fairly sure it will be because he receives that TLC from Maurine.

Received a wonderful seven-stanza poem from Virginia Spangler about how easy it is to forget — especially at our age. It should be printed in toto, but the last stanza sums up the poem so well.

"There I stood beside the mailbox, with a face so very red. Instead of mailing you my letter, I had opened it instead."

We owe a certain Classmate thanks for many good stories, and here is one. The professor put a worm in a glass of water and it wiggled happily.

Then he placed it in a glass of whiskey and it became supine. "What does this demonstration prove?" he asked. Quickly came the answer, "Drink whiskey and you will not have worms."

Don Felt noted that Navy's football team learned a lot from the Air Force game on 8 October and demonstrated that knowledge very well to Army. Don and Kathryn had a very happy trip to the East Coast in October. At the game we understand they saw the Burkes, Cuttings, Gwathmeys, Riglers, and Val Pottle. Fun! Marge and Joe Briggs had a trip to Florida in November-December, where Marge attended a meeting of the directors of the Navy League. They also saw many old time friends in Pensacola.

A cordial note from Bill Twining kept the pot boiling and was highly appreciated.

Don MacMahan reported good health of Anne and himself and sends good wishes to all.

Pat Walker wrote that Ken is in a nursing home in Hood River, Oregon, and is more or less confined to a wheelchair. We hope Ken will improve in health and strength.

A spectacular reunion of DesRon 23 was held the last three days of October in Crystal City.

There were over 1000 people. Never before had there been three days of so much joy, emotion, goodwill, mutual admiration, respect, affection, and absolute trust and confidence that all those people had for one another. It was exceptionally well run. A remarkable part is that most people there had not seen each other in 40 years, yet within an hour it appeared that they were all 20 instead of 60, and that they had been together all their lives. It was an amazing demonstration of what the word "Shipmate" means. Of course Bobbie and Arleigh Burke were the center of attention of all present.

Fry writes from Loveland, Colorado, that the Frybergers have many good friends, not only in Arizona but in Colorado as well. Fry has a number of cousins in the Loveland area, and had fun seeing them. The Frybergers sincerely extend a cordial invitation to all friends to visit them when in the area.

West Coast News "One of the nice things about December Is letting friends know we care and remember."

The above quotation was on the Christmas card from the Goods, and is so appropriate for all of us. Our heart fills with gratUude for the three dozen cards and messages received from Classmates and widows of Classmates. We are lucky to be in 1923.

Billie and Jack Pearson have only happy memories of their six weeks in Yugoslavia and on the Danube River trip. Home for the holidays, they let us all know that the latch string is out and up and they would be happy to see and hear from all

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Pres., RAdm. Howard Lyman Collins USN (Ret.) 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: 88 With March, the New Year continues, and to quote in part Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the

year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety."

Martha and Red Ruhsenberger some months ago when in Caracas, came across a story about a former old Dutch Governor who woke up one morning with a terrible hang-over. Opening the blinds he saw nothing but white houses and that gave him an additional headache. At that moment he decreed all private houses must be painted pastel shades — no two adjoining houses could be painted the same color. Results were delightful and make a pleasant picture. Later, when the Governor died, it was found he owned the only paint store in town.

Through 20 December '83, Jack Engeman, ably assisted by Ahce, held an exhibition of his photographs and primitive paintings at the McDonough School, North of Baltimore.

Colby Rucker left this land of the living 15 November '83 — May the Lord Rest his soul — Our benevolent grief and sympathy to the surviving family.

18 November, Neptune Room, North Island. At the 1924 luncheon were Gloria and Bill Bailey, Easley Cameron, Leila Dunn, Betty and Swede Ekstrom, Collins Landstreet (host). Fern and Eric Lankenau, Hunter Robinson, Jessie Rutt, Nell Opie, Dorothy Short, Evelyn and Dutch Shultz, Helen Townsend with Marusia Asserson (longtime friend of Helen's and Ed Woodyard — Marusia is the widow of William C. Asserson '26).

Ed Woodyard could not make it, having to remain in Connecticut; Mickie and Harry Richter were on a trip to the East lasting through Thanksgiving, and Betty Young was in Sacramento on a political trip.

Information from Murray Tichenor on 60th Reunion — 11, 12 and 13 May 1984 — should be in your hands. If not, write "Tich" at 43 E. Lake Drive, Annapolis MD 21403. You must make your own hotel reservation — not too much time left when this March issue appears.

Remember the growing excitement and anticipation of 30 days' leave as the six coal-burning BBs steamed swan-like up the Chesapeake to Annapolis Roads to complete the Youngster Cruise? Now suppose on anchoring you were notified that the Academic Board had decreed that you were to forego Sept. Leave to prepare yourself to undergo a second battle with the Academics of Plebe Year.

That is what happened to Judson Wiley '23, who loved the Navy. And so '24 gained an additional member. When the word was passed in 1921 that only a portion of the Midshipmen would be commissioned upon graduation Jud was still fighting the order "to draw slips," but more, he was suffering from keen disappointment for it appeared his future lay in leaving the Navy to join his father's firm of cement contracting and building supplies in Washington, Pennsylvania. By now a civilian, he was further tormented when sometime later he received an offer of reinstatement from the Navy Department. But it was too late. Getting a taste of business, he took a year at Washington and Jefferson College followed by another year at the Pittsburgh School of Business.

With this background, Jud's family business prospered and not unlike a mini-conglomerate as it added other similar-type companies. Jud soon found himself in various boards of directors with time left over to enable him to fill several $1.00 a year Government jobs during the war. (He was turned down by the Navy because of age!) Today, with a son as president of the business, Jud, as chairman of the board, finds himself able to spend half the year on the edge of the golf course at "Dodgertown," Vero Beach, Florida, where he Shipmate, March 1984

gets in a few rounds every week. But, now 84, he features his old love, the Navy by continuing to keep a sharp eye out for potential candidates for the Academy. In 1946 he joined "Rip" Miller's Bird Dog Organization and ever since has continued an intensive search for likely material. Obviously Jud is located in an area which college scouts are eager to till. Frequently, Rip Miller or Bo Coppedge or Phil Monahan come up to look over a particularly likely lad whom Jud had observed in a high school game. They are firmly convinced that a top physical specimen could be a good student and a fine naval officer as well as being fast on his feet. In his nearly 30 years of Bird Dogging, Jud has been instrumental in placing over 100 worthwhile boys in the Academy. He still remembers the narrow, winding, sleet-covered roads of Pennsylvania which Rip Miller and he covered, following up leads on prospects in mining towns. He would rather forget the time he was escorting Steve Belichick into the hills. They had to cross the Monongahela River by ferry at Rice's Landing in mid-winter. They joined the ferry crew in clearing a path in the ice to cross the swollen, turbulent stream — all in the name of a superb line-backer! Nor will Jud ever forget his unique introduction to the rotund Superintendent, the late RAdm. Archibald Scales USN '87. Eye problems delayed Jud's swearing in with the bulk of '23, so a remaining small group of five were called before the Superintendent for an abridged ceremony.

Tired and weary with no rest, Jud wasn't feeling his best when the Admiral handed him the Bible to hold. Halfway through the oath of allegiance, Jud suddenly became Ul, heaving violently upon the Admiral's desk. The biuly Marine orderly carried him over to the wash basin, thence to sick bay.

Several hours later he was recalled to the Supe's office. To his dismay he found himself alone, for his four companions already had been officially sworn in. The genial Admiral inquired after Jud's health and then proceeded to convert him into a full-fledged Midshipman.

Today Jud and his longtime partner, Mae, have no thought of losing their long time record of THE game, no matter where it is played. Their unbroken sequence totals over 30 — and with Jud not even wearing a uniform!

The columnist happened to be with Bill Kanakanui Sr. when he got news that Bill, Jr. had been selected for captain, U.S. Navy. He said, "You know. Bob, this is one of the proudest moments of my life as I retired as a lieutenant commander in 1947." Bill Sr. went on to be general manager of the Hawaiian Tuna Fleet Association and Bill Jr., after his retirement from the Navy, has gone on to be a vice president of Jacksonville Shipbuilding Company of Florida.

"Spuds" Witmer sat either behind or in front of Jack Kennaday's daughter Nancy and her family at the A-N Game in the Rose Bowl.

Xmas Shopping Problem for "Dyna" Short: "Shopped for a suit and the sales staff at Todd's mortified me. Seems for a 37 jacket the pants to match are a maximum of 31. All too tight and they said a man with my figure should go to Penner's, a store for portly men (he might have said porky store). Only weigh 128 lbs. but the area below the equator does not conform to those skimpy britches they turn out these days."

We don't believe our eyesight is that faulty, but we understood from Jack Kennaday's letter of early December that he was about to start splitting a newly delivered cord of wood, and that Jeanette would help him. The down-Easterners in Maine are very hardy people.

"Pop" Seward reports health problems may prevent attendance at the 60th Reunion, but he Shipmate, March 1984

says it is almost a year away and who knows?

Please don't fail to notify Shipmate or the Class Secretary of your new address if you move, or have your wife so do if necessary. It will also help you so you will not believe you have been overlooked to remember that Shipmate news must be in Annapolis by a cut off day early each month; the news so submitted comes out in an issue about two months later. Wes Hammond '51, the new Editor, is endeavoring to improve the LAPSE of time involved. "Tich" Tichenor is the Oracle at Delphi on all Reunion information.

Page Smith: "Along with Greetings of Christmas I should be sending some news, but Dee and myself are too prosaic to make news. After some golfing in the South, we will be on to the 60th in May 1984."

Helen Louise and Raoul Waller — Fall of 1983 — on a wildlife safari — South Africa — Like all safaris, they lived off the land: diet of impala steak, wildebeest and wart hog roast, ostrich eggs (one egg feeds 24 people), ostrich stew with rice and ostrich burgers (ground meat deliciously spiced).

The Wallers also found that gold is extracted chemically from mined rocks which are finely crushed and treated, and it takes approximately 7 tons of this rock to produce one ounce of gold.

Red Ruhsenberger: "A retirement facility in Pensacola called Azalea Trace has excellent facilities, with a large number retired from the armed services. Requires larger initial entrance fee than most such places but on departure, walking or in a box, your estate gets 96% of your initial fee back."

'Tis said it is a lady's privilege to change her mind and that is exactly what Leila Wheeler (widow of Homer Wheeler) did. Instead of moving to Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Tommy Ragan and Fritz Furth country) she decided to marry William Boulton Bates instead. The Class wishes them all happiness! Leila's new address is 2865 Ptarmigan Drive, Walnut Creek CA 92595.

This year, Ohio University trustees unanimously approved the recommendation of Dean Robe that the reading room in the new Stocker Engineering and Technology Center be named in honor of former Dean Edwin J. Taylor (Naval Academy '24, 19 years as Dean of the College of Applied Science and later College of Engineering Technology) recognizing his leadership, his love of reading, and his support of the library and its functions.

We shall close with a lovely card from Emily Rucker. She writes of the gorgeous floral piece sent by the Class to the memory of Colby. She states that Colby was thinking of the Class while getting ready for Christmas. Their card reads — There's special feeling in the air The trees all bend with gentle care Flights of birds sweep and lie On tender curve of earth and sky All cry the news — it's Christmas

25 Pres., RAdm. Walter C. Ford USN (Ret.) 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, Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 88 As we prepare these notes. Old Man Winter has his frigid hand on most of the nation. We only hope that by the time they appear on the printed

page in early March that that grip will have been relaxed for a goodly portion of the intervening two months.

Before the real cold set in, the "Boys and Giris of Twenty-five, Washington and Annapolis Chapter," held their annual Christmas gathering at the USNA Officers' Club on the "Day of Infamy," 7 December. Thirty-two persons were there to wish each other a Merry Christmas, have a little cheer and a nice luncheon. Present with wives were Toon Benson, Eckley, Eller, Griffin, Hicks, Nevins, O'Keefe and Pyne. Anita Anderson Bourke was on hand with her nice husband, Clyde, whom we are pleased to always consider as part and parcel of the Class. Henry Ford had to come alone as Chan was suffering with a bout of the flu, a rare occasion for her as she is almost always in good health, and John Brown came without Pat who was temporarily laid up. Lone ladies attending were Louise Clark, Jane Cronin, Barbara Delaney, Marge Broadley, Neil Hurd, Noreen Query, Connie (Hurt) Stringer, and Tini Stryker. Of course those perennial daters, Anne Tonseth and Red Slaven, were on board, and our wards, the Mark Tuzos, showed up. A nice group of nice people with no business to do except to enjoy each other's company. There was the usual flurry of stories, and one serious note when one of our ladies asked, "And where were you on this day in 1941?" No one had any trouble in answering the question; certainly a day that all who lived then will remember in detail.

Neil Hurd announced that she is planning to circumnavigate the globe once again, with more unusual places on her itinerary. She promised an account and some pictures.

Tini Stryker said she had done a lot of traveling in the last year, so we asked her for some notes.

Seems that she joined the Alumni Danube cruise last Spring, and she had a great time meeting such nice people, all of whom were good to her. The trip ended up in Wiesbaden where Joe's cousin, Clark Woodward, squired her around. Later she attended her grandson's graduation from Williams, and next she went to Wilmington, North Carolina, for the reunion at the battleship NORTH CAROLINA Memorial. Joe was exec of that ship during WWII and the red carpet was certainly rolled out for those attending. Another son, Dave, and his wife and a cousin accompanied Tini on this phase of her journeys. Then she went to her beach house at Bethany Beach, Delaware, for the Summer, with children and friends coming to visit. In November she combined with a group that took a Caribbean cruise to Yucatan, Panama, and a number of other places. To top things off, she spent Christmas with son David and family in New London and was at that time planning a trip to Hawaii to visit her relatives there, for she is a Hawaii girl.

Wayne Eckley states that he goes to the USNA several times a week to counsel midshipmen in nuclear physics for he is professor emeritus in that science.

From a couple of Franks we have a bit of news about the two of them. Frank Kershner has written from Berryville, Virginia, that Frank Timberlake and wife Bluie have bought a house in Berryville and Frank T. has confirmed that in a letter from San Francisco. Berryville is both of the Timberlakes old hometown, and it appears that Bluie has sold her condo up in Connecticut. The house in San Francisco will be retained, as will their condo in Napa. They plan to spend some time in the Spring and Fall in Virginia and the rest of the year in the Bay area. The Ks and Ts have visited each other on occasions, and now will have homes about 3 or 4 miles apart. As you may recall, these

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two Franks were on the Navy wrestling team together back in Academy days.

About two months this past Fall was spent by the Timberlakes in Berryville unloading two vans and getting their new abode in order; as Frank T. says, "Quite a job for senior citizens!" He adds that they can now plan to make the Virginia homestead their headquarters for the 60th reunion.

of their health as excellent, and Charlie reports his is improving.

Enclosed with a Silsbee letter was a long circular letter from Irma and Bill Watson. It covered their trip to Paris in the past Fall as previously reported, as well as trips to Germany and Switzerland, going into some detail about all they saw and did.

Word has been received from Lew Parks' widow Carolyn that she has remarried. She is now the bride of Mr. Harold Copeland. Her address will be the same, 111 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., #1403, Pompano Beach FL 33062. Harold has an apartment in the same building (after selling his own large house), which they plan to keep for overflow furnishings and for visitors. On 16 December they flew to Singapore for a three-day stand, then boarded ROYAL VIKING STAR for a 35-day South

Benny and Jack Benny Wright writes that Elizabeth and Jack Griffin made a slight detour on their way home to Annapolis from their place in the Province of Quebec just north of the Vermont line to visit in the San Diego area for three weeks. They spent one week with the Jack Sandersons in La Jolla, one week with Betty Wells in Coronado, and a final one with the Wrights in San Diego. Incidentally, Betty Wells is the widow of Jack Wells in '26. Jack Griffin has confirmed their trip to sunny California and Benny has proved that Jack was out there with a picture of the two of them taken at Borrego Springs.

From further west, in Hawaii, Doc Lyons reports that he had a heart attack on 19 October, but, after a week in the hospital, he has recuperated nicely at home with every expectation of a complete recovery. He says that his worst trouble is dietetic because many of the foods he likes are now on the "no-no" list. He also fears that his bird shooting will be out this coming season, but on the other hand he has a fine nurse whose name is Barbara (Ba) Lyons. Doc also invites attention to their new address, which is 495 Kealalia Ave., Makawao, Maui, Hawaii 96768.

Still Traveling Another picture, this one of Beulah and George O'Keefe, showing the motif of their Christmas card this year. The large word TRAVEL over their heads personifies the life they lead.

From both sources we have learned that Louise and Butch Parker dropped in on Charlie Silsbee up in Winnetka, Illinois, this past Fall. The Parkers were on one of their trips to Michigan where Louise has property, and she and Charlie have mutual friends in that state which is the latter's state of origin. The Parkers report the state 44

Pacific cruise and returned home in late January.

Two letters from Louisiana came our way at Christmas time, one from Al Moore in Alexandria and the other from Steve Wogan in New Orleans. Al thanks us for our item in a previous Shipmate about the death of his wife Laura last February and goes on to tell about some physical troubles he has had, especially with a sprained hip and leg, and an eye cataract. The latter has been operated upon and the other, which was very painful, is, after much treatment, just about cured. Al continues with news that he has not had his most recent and quite complicated novel accepted as yet for pubhcation, but with the editor of Crown Publications he is rewriting parts of it and simplifying it, hoping to make it acceptable.

The second letter was from Steve Wogan in which he comments very favorably about our Shipmate column and says he has been in touch with Eddy Beck. Eighty on the day after Christmas, he says he is thankful for his fairly good health.

Thanks, Steve, for your kind remarks.

Some correspondence from Dolly and Gus Wellings further discusses Gus's book about his experiences with the British Navy in 1940 and 1941 and encloses a copy of a letter of appreciation sent to the editor of the book, Prof. John Hattendorf of the Naval War College, on behalf of Prince Andrew to whom a copy had been given at Gus's request when the Prince visited the War College last Fall. We suggest again that all of you naval-history buffs write to the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and get your free copy of Gus's book which is full of eye-witness accounts of history in the making and life aboard British warships during hostilities and actual combat. You will be just as thrilled as Prince Andrew was. The title of the book is On His Majesty's Service. Gus also had an article in the November Shipmate which comments upon Admiral Carney's article entitled "A Weil-Kept Secret" in an earlier issue. It is good, and we hope you read it.

George Bains reports Rebec's and his doings in a long mid-December letter. They were in California for the Army and Navy game, but Rebec did not feel up to all that climbing around in the stadium so George took his namesake grandson with him. In the stands with them they saw Jimmy Dowden, Cam Briggs with daughter Bette, Lucille and Speed Graubart and a young lady who turned out to be Chink Lee's daughter. A couple of days after the game, the Bainses drove down to Laguna Hills where they visited Mary MacKinnon. Bob Clark dropped in too and the Bainses took the others out to luncheon. They planned to stop off at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for certain checks of both of them.

Another picture which we are pleased and proud to show is one of Chan and Henry Ford taken on Thanksgiving Day. This was also their 58th anniversary and Henry's 80th birthday. In this pic-

On Thanksgiving Day ture Chan and Henry flank a group of their family which aggregates two daughters, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. It gives us great pleasure to wish Henry a happy 80th and the two of them congratulations on the 58th.

Mary MacKinnon We have mentioned Mary MacKinnon and we did have a very nice card and letter from her. We show with pride her excellent picture.

Minerva Ludewig sent in a surprise on her Christmas card: she has put in for space in Carl Vinson Hall in McLean, Virginia. Although it will be two or three years before a vacancy will come up, it will at any time be quite a change as she is so well entrenched in San Francisco with her golf, bridge, cultural pursuits, travel groups, etc. But Minerva is a most adaptable person who finds a place for herself with great ease. At the time her note was written, she was looking into the Alumni Ocean Passage Mini-Safari trip scheduled for February. We hope she made it, and that we shall get an account of it from her. She is also very pleased and proud of an item that appeared in her golf club bulletin which referred to her as a longtime good golfer and a fantastic putter and chipper.

Doc and Grandson In June of last year. Doc Schonland was honored at the post office in New London at ceremonies to initiate the sale of the Medal of Honor stamp. President Reagan was a guest at Shipmate, March 1984

we see Doc and his grandson, Gregory Sims, displaying an album of the then newly-issued stamp.

Sam Simpson has informed us that his wife Grace passed away on 12 November after a long illness. She had been ill with Parkinson's disease for over a year, getting more immobile as time went by. Besides Sam she leaves three daughters, eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Our very deepest sympathy to Sam and his family.

In another letter Sam says that several months ago he went to the Corvallis, Oregon, Navy Day celebration where he helped cut the cake. While there, a young man asked Sam if he knew of Admiral George Dufek. Sam replied that George was a Classmate, whereupon the young fellow, an NROTC student at Oregon State, indicated that George was his grandfather. Small world! George's widow, Muriel, still lives in Newport News, Virginia.

Stan Harcourt died in Summit, New Jersey, of a massive heart attack on 12 December. He had been hospitalized for three days when he passed on. His home was in Westfield. Stan was a soccer and lacrosse player as a midshipman. After three years in the Fleet he resigned and, after some business in Brazil, joined the Western Electric Co. with whom he worked for 36 years. Serving briefly in the USNR, he was physically retired in 1941.

Tall and handsome, he was the very model of a modern gentleman and an extremely nice person.

We had the pleasure of seeing him occasionally in New York at Alumni affairs in the late fifties and eÂŁuly sixties. Every now and then he would write in with a bit of news for Shipmate. He leaves Mary, his wife of nearly 55 years, and two sons as well as three gremdchildren. Our most profound condolences to his survivors.

It is with great regret that we have to report the death of Russell Smith in Gulf Breeze, Florida, on 23 December. He was buried in the national cemetery in Fort Barancas near Pensacola on 27 December. Russell was manager of the termis team first class year and served a full naval career in peace and war, being particularly busy in the ordnance field. He retired from the Navy in 1955 in the grade of rear admiral and had lived, as far as we know, in Gulf Breeze ever since. His WWII decorations included a Silver Star Medal and two Legions of Merit. He and his first wife Evelyn had a daughter, Sharon, and he leaves a second wife, Helen. Dave Tyree, who originally reported Smitty's death, had been a correspondent of the Smiths, but had not seen him for years. Dave says Russell was a fisherman and had a business of chartering fishing boats after retirement. To Helen and all other family members, we express our deepest sympathy.

Incidentally, while searching for info on Russell Smith's death we not only called Dave Tyree but also Kit Carson in Pensacola for more background. As a side conversation, Dave added that Sally and he were well in their home in Port Haywood, Virginia; Kit said that Evie and he were the same and both couples sent best wishes to all Twenty-Fivers.

Ed Triebe passed away at his home in Kingsport, Tennessee, on 27 December. Burial was on 30 December. He died of lung cancer, which he had been fighting for over a year, including treatment at a hospital in Winston-Salem. In Academy days, Ed was a star man, a boxer and business manager of our Lucky Bag until he ran afoul of the executive department early first class year and had to leave our sacred hall. Joining the Kingsport Press, he had a full career with that firm, manufacturing books of all kinds including our 40 QUIVER. He was and always had been a Navy Shipmate, March 1984

concurrent ceremonies in New York, and other ceremonies were held nationwide. In our picture and Class supporter. To Arcy and his descendents we send our very deepest sympathy. In researching the info on Ed's death, we thank Paul Crosley for the initial word on Ed and Charlie Silsbee for some follow-up material.

Joyner had passed away on October 18th, and was buried in Franklinton, North Carolina, next to Al.

26 Pres., RAdm. Kenneth Craig USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y. VAdm. W. R. Smedberg HI USN (Ret.), "Secure," Box 178, Crystal River FL 32629 Percent Members: 89 My deadline mandates that this be written during Christmas Week, normally a quiet period at the Smedberg's "SECURE." Bedlam is perhaps the ideal word to describe the gathering beside our Christmas tree where, in addition to the two very old ROOTS, we have our daughter, Claudia Adams, her sons Robert with wife and 6-monthold son, William and his girl, and her daughter, Claudia Adams Monteith with husband, daughters Darcy and Christy and son Darrell, Jr., the latter having flown from Santa Paula, California. Not helpful was the fact that, on Christmas Eve, our heat pump conked out just as one of the coldest weekends in Florida's history arrived. We, right on the water whose temperature comes from springs at a constant temperature of 72 degrees, only got down to 24 degrees for two nights; those a mile inland from us registered 14-16 degrees.

Since many in the area were also in emergency situations we could get no repairman to come to the rescue and had no furnace for 40 hours until the three grandsons thawed out pipes and pump and got the system working. A blazing fire in the fireplace and a number of borrowed electric heaters kept us mobile and fortunately there were rooms in the Plantation Inn, just across from us, for those with young ones. Despite everything we had a great Christmas and hope all the rest of you had the same.

Don Alexander tells of the commissioning of USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41) at the Naval Station, Long Beach, California, on 10 December, when the plaque honoring Wade McClusky, was presented to the new commanding officer, Cdr. Robert B. Lynch, from the Class of 1926. Captain Lynch promised to mount the plaque on his quarterdeck, as an inspiration to all. Representing the Class were: Max Leslie, another hero of the Battle of Midway, Al Boileau, Ed Snedeker, Mary Beth and Joe Stefanac, Betty and Harry Pottle, Virginia and George Crissman, Virginia and Knox Perrill, and Mary and Don Alexandria. Following the ceremony, the presentations and refreshments were in the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, where the Class was presented with a Plank Owner's Plank, a framed Plank Owner's certificate and a photograph of MCCLUSKY, which Kenny Craig will probably offer to the 26th Company's Wardroom at the Academy.

Bill Floyd wrote an enthusiastic letter about his and Eileen's reactions as they sat in the Rose Bowl and watched Navy's "Big, White Team show the West Pointers how to play football." After that euphoric first four minutes his only worry was that Navy's cannon might run out of blank charges.

Other Classmates at the game that Bill saw were: Marusia Asserson, Martha and Joe Callahan, Virginia and Knox Perrill, Jane and Art Rule, Phyllis and Sparky Scrymgeour, and Charlie Horne.

Bill also told of being informed by Algernon Joyner Keith, Al Joyner's grandson, that Alice B.

Bob Pirie and Paul Waison with Ford Taylor, then with Helen Watson and Betty Taylor

Bob Pirie sent pictures of himself, Paul Watson and Ford Taylor, and a more enchanting one of Helen and Paul Watson and Betty and Ford, taken at Army Distaff Hall, where the Watsons are now established. A third picture of Gus Long, taken at the Naval Academy Foundation meeting, was, unfortunately, badly over-exposed and not printable. Bob reports that Bobbie is back on the golf course.

Frank Busey has finally allowed me to report that he was married on 10 November, in La Plata, Maryland, to Mary Ann Shriver of Clements, St. Mary's County, Maryland. Frank still has some copies of "ALOHA" which are available on request to him. His address is still Box 906, La Plata MD 20646.

A letter from the nephew of our Classmate Frank Thrasher Butler informs of his death on 25 June 1982 (sic), at his home in La Jolla, after having been in ill health for several years. His wife, Billie, had predeceased him about 7 years earlier.

They had no children. He was buried in El Camino Cemetery in its military section.

A phone call from Betty Webster in midDecember reported that Tom Langley had suffered a stroke while visiting in San Juan, about the 10th of that month, had been flown back to El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, California. This CS has had no further word on his condition but hopes, with the rest of us, that he is recovering satisfactorily.

Our Classmate Neil R. Campbell died on 6 September 1983 at his home in Grand Rapids, Chester Bruton and Harriet Morgan

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Michigan. He had left the Navy in 1928 and began working for the Keeler Brass Company, where he remained for the next 43 years, being elected to the board of directors in 1960 and named vice president in 1967. He is survived by his wife Frances, two sons, a sister and five grandchildren, to whom the Class extends deepest sympathy.

And, on Christmas Day 1983, our RAdm. Edwin Stansbury Schanze USN (Ret.) died. He was to have been buried in the Naval Academy cemetery on January 5, 1984. The Class extends deepest sympathy to Marie Louise and their son.

Eddie Schanze's death was the 13th reported during 1983 (including Frank Butler's who had, apparently, died in 1982). My records show that 1926 has lost 276 of our graduating class, leaving 180 surviving!

Don Alexander wrote, "as a pinch-hitter for PD Stroop who was in Washington on business, and who, as far as 1 know, is the last Classmate to be gainfully employed," about the '26 luncheon at the North Island Officers' Club on 15 November; hosted by Al Boileau and Laura Little for a total of 26 Twenty-sixers, wives and widows, as follows; Al Boileau, Alexanders, Lovell, Marusia Asserson, Joe Callahan, Marie Campbell, Max Leshe and son Bill, Crissmans, Stouts, Scrymgeaurs, Stefanacs, Linaweavers, Pottles, Flemings, Hal and Fitz Lee and Ella Graff MacMillan.

The biggest news was PD's upcoming marriage to Kay Roeder; Marie Campbell spoke of her appreciation of the support she has received from Don's Classmates, and "Them Scrymgeaurs" were leaving for Mazatlan right after the Rose Bowl game for their 12th Winter in Mexico.

Craig and Smedberg held one of their semiannual conferences on the "state of the Class," and other business, at "SECURE" in Crystal River, on 6-8 December; most meetings taking place on the Plantation Inn golf course or at the bridge table, with an interesting interlude on the morning of Pearl Harbor Day's Memorial observance in Inverness, Florida. The CS had been persuaded by the local Fleet Reserve Association to be the speaker for that occasion on December 7th.

It was a ten-strike that 1 was able to persuade Kenny to drive to Inverness with me because he was the one who helped several other Navy men, who were at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked, to place the memorial wreath, Kenny, Nan and their three children having been on Ford Island during that massive plane strike. We were able to get back to Crystal River in time to barely make our starting time on the golf course, at noon. With some modesty, the CS admits to barely beating Kenny for one of the few times in the many years he has been clobbering me. I didn't make the mistake of taking him on at "Gin," however!

Kenny and Louise managed to continue their mastery at bridge. Young Captain Kenny Craig is enjoying his present assignment as CinCLant's Representative on the NATO staff in Brussels, having traveled all over the continent in that job.

Claudia and I are looking forward to a trip to Japan in May, Capt. Ted Smedberg having taken command of the U.S. Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, about 40 miles from Tokyo.

27 Pres., RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton USN (Ret.) Sec'y Capt. Carl L. Steiner USN (Ret.) 203 Riggs Ave., Severna Park MD 21146 301/647-1258 Percent Members: 89 Betty and Heinle Armstrong attended an everto-be remembered reunion. The first, for the 46

"LITTLE BEAVER SQUADRON" (the original DesRon 23) which was held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel of Arlington, Virginia, 27-30 October 1983. The hard-working committee had scoured the U.S.A. and had over 1500 Beavers in attendance.

The first scheduled event was a mass gathering of all hands in the huge and tall lobby of the hotel.

Heine took station as one of the side boys to pipe their "Commodore" Arleigh aboard on the morning of the 28th. However, when Arleigh and his lovely wife Bobby appeared, discipline broke down as everyone broke out with spontaneous cheering and applause. The Burkes were visibly touched — as were all hands.

On the afternoon of the 29th, there was a memorial service to remember and honor the lost shipmates. The event was conducted on the shore of the Potomac at the Gun Factory. It was a complete affair, from the posting of the colors, the national anthem, on to the services conducted by three chaplains. Just after sundown the services ended with the "Navy Hymn." A buffet followed inside the Gun Factory building.

On the evening of the 30th, a tremendous banquet was held at the hotel. Admiral Burke delivered a most inspiring address which reviewed the exploits of the Presidential Unit Citation Beavers and then moved on to the present Navy and the great lads who man it. With one accord all hands gave Arleigh a resounding standing applause — another token of their long-standing love and respect for their great leader.

Since Heinle had commissioned USS SPENCE (DD-512) and fought with her in the Solomons, it was a tear-jerking time for him, since the beautiful destroyer was lost in Typhoon Cobra late in 1944. The survivors gave Heinle all of the details of her loss and their suffering in the raging seas.

They did not hesitate to tell Heinle about himself aboard the ship. (Most apparently, he was tough — but since it led to SPENCE being the best destroyer out there — It was OK.) This was a reunion of old shipmates who had experienced hard and furious action together — a really great welding of "Tincan Sailors."

Congratulations go to Lorene and Charlie Beasley and Edie and Bob Ford who celebrated their 50th anniversary in the Fall.

"Otie" Gregg writes from Virginia Beach that thanks to the annual meeting of the Naval Academy Foundation directors, Howard Caldwell stopped by with Dorothea for a couple of nights enroute from Jacksonville to Annapolis early in November. Of course they came laden with several sacks of fruit which had been gathered from their backyard orchard. They gave a new idea as to the best way to use the juice from the limes. Simply freeze it in an ice tray and use it as needed in such things as lime pies and drinks.

During their visit, the Greggs arranged for them to see Bill Burch (who is still suffering from the shrapnel which he collected during WWII), Pierce Chilton and Pat Mitchell along with his wife "Jim." Also two of our Classmates widows, Dottie Sutherland and Jenks Ponvert.

The Hampton Roads group now consists of a total of eight Classmates and six widows.

On 17 November the WB & A group had its luncheon meeting at the Bethesda Officers' Club.

Present: Bob and Betty Barnes, Bev and Ruth Bristor, Frank and " M " Bruner with daughter Bunny McComb, Gordon Caswell, Herb and Ellen Eckberg, Don and Bunny Griffin, Bob Hinners, Miles and Tayo Hubbard, Marty and Caroline Lawrence, Joe and Ruth Maher, Mary Miller, Bob and Bert Quackenbush, Bobby and Mary Lou

Snyder, Charles and Ellen Tooke, Blinn and Ileana Van Mater.

The L.A. class group held its last luncheon meeting of 1983 on 9 December at the " O " Club in Long Beach, California. Present were four of the "old" diehards. Bill Kern, Joe Hamley, Red Scoles and Ed Eckelmeyer. Harry Tallman, one of the regulars, was under the weather.

Ed Eckelmeyer reports that everyone is still gloating after Navy's victory over Army in the Rose Bowl. Among the out-of-towners attending were Tom and Emmie Hamilton, Johnny Bernet, Bill Nation, Frank and Olive Giambattista and Pepper Martin. Agnes Leatherman also attended the game along with her daughter and two sons.

She told Ed that Fred was in the hospital with a blood clot and was expected home the following Monday. He did go home as scheduled and was using a walker to get around.

Eunice Rice in her 15th annual Christmas letter writes that reluctantly, but convinced that it is the best course, they have put their home in Winter Park up for sale, with the intention of moving to smaller quarters requiring less effort, time and attention. "Bob" has passed his 80th birthday and the years are beginning to catch up with him as it is whh just about all of the members of the Class of 1927.

It is my sad duty to report the death of two Classmates. Pat Henry died on 28 November 1983.

He lived in Triangle, Virginia, for a number of years. Pat is survived by his wife Sue and son Patrick Henry, Jr. (USNA '57). A memorial gift has been made to the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association by the Class in Pat's name. Granville A. Moore (Ted) died on 19 December 1983 at Bay Pines, V.A. Medical Center. Interment with naval military honors. Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Florida. The Naval Training Station at Orlando sent a Naval honor guard. Ted is survived by his wife Emily, a son. Dr. G. Alexander J. of Los Angeles, a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Jane) Roberts III and three grandchildren, all of St. Petersburg. The Class extends its sympathy to all of the survivors. Emily wishes to thank the Class for the beautiful flowers sent to Ted's funeral.

We have received word of the death of Sally Conner, wife of Clarence E. Cortner on 18 December 1983. The Class extends its sympathy to "Smut", their children and grandchildren. The Cortners have lived in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, for a number of years.

28 Pres., RAdm. Edwin B. Dexter USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 121 Glen Oban Dr., Arnold MD 21012 Florida Cort., RAdm. R. N. Norgaard USN (Ret.) 121 N. Phelps Ave., Winter Park FL 32789 West Coast Corr., RAdm. W. A. Cockell 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: 90 At the time of the 55th Reunion, Bob Archer was delegated to investigate the midshipmen's needs for the 28th Company wardroom. The greatest desire expressed by the mids was for a video cassette recorder, rather than for reupholstering the wardroom furniture. The 28th Company Officer, Lt. Willcox, assigned Midn. 1/c Dave Detman to work with Bob. They explored the shops in the Annapolis area and found the most desirable offer in Video Etc., Inc., where they Shipmate, March 1984

Chick Renard Award made in November to Founh Battalion by Capt. Jack Renard '55, son purchased just the set the mids wanted, along with hfetime membership in the Video Etc., Inc. club and sLx free movie rentals. Bob reports that the midshipmen are very enthusiastic about their VCR, and couldn't thank the BLC enough.

Betty (Mrs. Leonard) Freiburghouse writes: "Life is rather quiet, but 1 do join friends for lunch and try to stay busy. It took a long time to feel at ease facing public, but my children and friends help)ed me make the break. Bunny and Joan come fairly often to \isit, and I make trips to see all of them, as well as my sisters in Kentucky.

"Btmny and Joan have luged me to go into Vinson Hall, so as of last June I have had my name on the list, and requirements for entry taken care of. Also, I have been approved by the committee; the only drawback is a long waiting list, but hopefully my name will come up by late 1984. With my 'not-so-good' arthritic condition 1 am sure 1 do not belong in an upstairs apartment alone here in Norfolk. After visiting Vinson Hall, I feel that I would be happy there, as I have friends there and in the DC a r e a . " Jerry Gerin writes: " I went to the Navy-Syracuse game in November, and between the halves talked to Emerson Smith, Nav-y's boxing coach. He told me that Ruth (Mrs. Chick) Renard had awarded medals to the bo.xers of the 4th Battalion, which had won again! (C/S note: The 4th Batt has won the Renard Award 5 out of 6 times.) George MofIn Group Assembled

fett, who was the 4th Batt. Commander, and I had often urged Chick to come out for the varsity boxing squad, and he finally did. He lost the first two bouts, then went on to win the Intercollegiate Boxing Association championship as bantamweight."

As most of us remember, the BLC had 2 intercollegiate boxing champions: Jerry Gerin as welterweight and Chick Renard as bantamweight, and they were both in the 4th Batt! The award this year was hurriedly arranged when Chuck's son, Capt. Jack W. Renard USN '55, was able to be in the area in early November. So Jerry, George, and Duke Merson, who usually attend the ceremony each year, could not be informed in time.

Nic Nash writes: "1 was surprised to learn that so many were in attendance at the 55th Reunion.

I would liked to have been there, but thought that not being able to recognize Classmates would be more embarrassment than pleasure. It would also be quite a task to find my way back. 1 had a nice letter from Duke Merson a while back advising me to consult his opthalmogist in Baltimore, but I have been advised by more than one doctor that my case can't be improved. I see no reason to go to any more doctors and be told the same thing. " I can see to walk around; my big trouble is stumbling. 1 can go to a street corner and see the post and the street sign, but cannot put the sign into focus to see the letters."

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Bee (Mrs. Kenny) Weir writes from 1919-34th Co-ed in Crabtown. There, around a large U-table St., Apt. 34, Lubbock TX 79411: "My youngest in the Annapolis Yacht Club, we toasted the Class grandson married this year. Now, 1 have the grand- of Twenty-Nine. It may be the closest we anchordaughter I've always wanted." Phyllis and Slim swallowers get to a maritime scene: we overlooked Quilter enjoyed the "beautifully organized re- the harbor of swank yachts, tied up where the EMunion," but felt there was insufficient time to visit. MAGILES used to toot for the 9:30 ferry landing and Ray Doss also says that he and Jean didn't have its Bancroft Hall chorus. And where the skipjacks enough time to visit with Classmates, and suggests raced in with their week's catch on Friday dusks, with oysters for the training tables. another Nutmegger.

Roy Benson presided and led the cheers. Chow Betty and Swede Norgaard felt the reunion was really a great success and a joy for all to see so was good — shrimp bisque and crab cakes. Vida set the tables, with Christmas candles for favors many, all looking so well.

Kathryn Weatherford (Mrs. Clyde) Con- (immediately used by Micky Laning in the power naughton died mid-October in Shreveport, Loui- blackout at Lake Bancroft on return). Yr. secty. siana. She was born in Ferris, Texas and had been read the long letter from Jerry O'Donnell about a resident of Shreveport for many years. She is the Army-Navy Game, with comments by yr. survived by Clyde; a daughter, Anne C. Hearn; secty. until Mick yelled "Siddown!" Kemp Tolley a son. Dr. Charles R. Connaughton; seven grand- reported that his new book on '29's backup of the Soviet defense of Moscow, Commissars and children, and one great-granddaughter.

The Class has not heard much from Clyde since Caviar, is selling well though only on the stands he left the Academy in 1927. He was a life in- a week. The best of the scenes were the two-andsurance consultant, worked for Metropolitan Life threesomes, made convenient by having the whole Insurance Co., and in 1973 was named state man floor to ourselves. of the year by the Louisiana Association of Life Monty Clayton McCauley left us late in Underwriters, the highest honor bestowed by the December, in San Francisco where he and Joan state organization of 2000 insurance agents. The had lived for many years. Services were held in Alumni Association gives his address as 719 San Francisco, with private interment in Arlington.

Rutherford St., Shreveport LA 71101.

Monty had been a leading pilot in our Class, having been a member of the Red Rippers and the Blue Angels. And he was the author of a flying manual which will be remembered by many who followed us.

Kathryn Walker died in Monterey in early December. Phil had preceded her in 1959, but she kept up active interest in the Class and communicated with many of us. Her public interests were many. She was interred in Arlington after services in Monterey. The Winter has started sadly for us, and we hope that we shall not suffer the Jerry Gerin holding two nameplates — Rate Hath Its loss of so many shipmates as we did last Winter.

Privilege The SS WINDBAG will not sail again this Winter "Rate hath its privilege"? Jerry Gerin questions under the Class flag, having been transferred to this philosophy, based on this scene in his back foreign registry. In the gig, Mick and her crew will yard. He holds in his right (starboard) hand a piece assess the Class organization in the South in late of 2 X 6 mahogany (polished, yet!) on which is pro- January and February. First a business meeting fessionally printed "Lt. Gerin, USN, Squadron in Boca Raton to take a directorship in a fishing Communication Officer," for use when Jerry was fleet (will hoist the Class colors) and to check on on the staff of SubRon 4 and later SubRon 20 in Marie and Bill Allen. Jimmy Farrin had departed USS CANOPUS. Jerry says, "When 1 was relieved Boca (which means Rat's Mouth) for Jupiter, but in July '41, we had a tender, 25 ' P ' boats, and 6 'S' boats in the squadron, and a merchant ship we'll try to inspect the new household there. Dotbeing converted into a tender at the Navy Yard, tie and Don Eller have suggestions for planting in Cavite. Tommy Donovan was working on that their acreage in the Keys. On the way up we always project. We also had one submarine rescue ship." stop with Joey Ray and try to rally the major PortJerry continues, "In my left hand I am holding of-Orlando's Classmates. A special stop in Ocala a small gadget of unknown material that sat on will be ventured to renew friendship with Liz D'Avi my desk in the Pentagon. On it was stamped, white and to see '29's new author, Ed Dodson. This is on black: 'MR Gerin, Capt. US Navy.' It does not a different circuit than was usually covered in WINDBAG. If we can, we will head West via Penstate what 1 am or do!" sacola, which was iced out on our try two years ago.

A note from Jim Lake suggests that we stop with him on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, that is. Even during Mardi Gras. We last saw Mardi Gras in Pres., RAdm. Roy S. Benson USN (Ret.) 1949 when Satchmo Armstrong tooted from a truck four hours until he passed out. They Sec'y, RAdm. Cal Laning USN (Ret.) wouldn't let him be King! Some time in the Winter 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church VA 22041 we'll heave to in San Diego, for their outstanding Corr. Secretaries: social season.

So. Cal., Cdr. Bill Darnell USN (Ret.) 2003-224 Bayview Hts. Dr. Book Nook: Ed Dodson's first book is out.

San Diego CA 92105 Back Trails: from Now to Yonder. It has excellent No. Cal., RAdm. Dick Ballinger USN (Ret.) reviews and we quote from one: "A piece of gen25 Teal Rd., Belevedere CA 94920 uine Americana, written by a master storyteller.

Florida, RAdm. Hank McRoberts USN (Ret.) Edwin N. Dodson captures the sights, sounds, Azalea Trace, 10100 Hillview Rd. smells, and a flavor of a httle-known region — Pensacola FL 32524 the Piedmont country of Alabama — and in so Percent Members: 88 doing recalls the times and events that contributed A cold and rain-laden nor'easter did not to the growth of the entire country." We have just blockade the WB & A crew from their Christmas received our copy and recommend it to all of you,

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AB&W Gang at Coed Lunch — but where is Baltimore Seated — Micky Laning, Jerry Weakley, Kay McElroy, Mary Brown, Caryl Osborn, Ann Johansen; standing — Rou Benson, Cal Laning, Vida Benson, Vlada Tolley, Dave Davison, Gus Johansen, Johnny McElroy, Johnny Davidson, Phil Osborn. Rosy Junghaus, Nancy Richardson, Win Brown, Les Richardson; and Kemp Tolley is missing because he took the picture though it hasn't a mention of Ed's sophisticated stay at USNA. It is reminiscent of Delos Wait's claim that his first shoes were midshipmen's issue, and that the real world was out there in hog country.

Just before Christmas the Class HQ office received greetings to all of you he-men from our scattered widows. Cards were received from Katie Lake, Fran Canty, Doris Collins, Catherine Watson, Ellen McLaughlin, Charlotte Weiss, Liz D'Avi, Peggy Dye, Jerry Weakley, Fran Hutchins, and Eddie Burke's sister, Eleanor Griffin. From HQ we sent USNA Christmas greetings to 54 widows, and only one was undehvered — to Tiger Wotton. Last year we greeted 62 of our gals.

With Fran Hutchins' card was a brag about "three-and-a-half great-grandchildren." (The Class cup now goes to the first to have great-greatgrandchildren.) Fran is still a resident of Santa Monica, and talks with Mary Baird frequently. Liz D'Avi writes that she is the landlord for three apartments in her quad, and plays "bogie golf" in Ocala.

Knight Pryor, our Class Poet, warmed up for Reunion 55 with his usual requiem for the year past. We quote two stanzas only.

Next year we plan to shift our base to a retirement home, in case We should, through fickle fate, give way to plaguey disabilities.

We hope to share a duplex there, with quick access to nursing care.

As well as many other 'Senior Citizen 'facilities.

L'ENVOI Now off with melancholy! May your holidays be jolly.

With Christmas tree and holly up to brighten homes again.

And if this year was a blue year, let us welcome in the new year.

With a solemn prayer for peace on earth and all good will to man.

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Marie Allen says that Marge and Claude Rickets' grandsons, Eric and Bruce, graduated well up in the Class of 1983. Eric is now a Marine and Bruce is at sea. Their father, Myron Rickets, is a commodore.

Thanks to Jerry O'Donnell for reporting Class Aspects of the West Coast Army-Navy Football Game. "I saw the folllowing: Mary and Red Lynch with son Tom and wife and two grandsons. Buck Brandley with Bunny Ashford, Jo and Chuck Triebel, Grace and George Beardsley, Chick Frankel with an Army general in tow, Lee Mclntyre with Maurine and elder son and wife and grandson, Miriam and Carl Peterson with two daughters, one of whom was wearing a USS PETERSON sweatshirt. And Eleanor and Teepee Wilson, Abe Lincoln with son and grandson. Sitting by me were Nick Frank's son with wife and son. The Dickie Ballingers sat about ten rows back of the bulk of the Class. And the Joe Berkleys whom 1 did not see at the game, but they attended the dinner arranged by the San Diego group at the hotel on Thanksgiving."

Several others sent attendance lists, but none so embracing as Jerry's. Dick Ballinger added that he heard that Miles Canning was there, but the only nearby gent he knew was Howdie Bernet's brother Johnny. It is strange that there was no rallies in the Alumni Tent! By relayed letters we learned that Helen Frank came to the game in style. Arriving late, they found parking hopeless because of the muddy fields. (The corps could not march because of the mud. Chicken! We did at Chicago and left our overshoes.) So Helen's chauffeur moved a pretentious "No parking" sawhorse and they got out at the entrance to the stadium.

Betsy and Jim Farrins' new address is 1605 US 1, BIdg. Si5H, Jupiter FL 33458.

We have a very interesting account of Cornelia and Paul Foley's cruise in the magificent sailing yacht Sea Cloud, through the Med. Even had women in the rigging. At last the prohibition ap-

plies! It's too long for this particular column and too good to cut. It will be printed in a later issue.

30 Pres., RAdm. Wreford G. Chappie USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Fred Bradman 18139 Viceroy Drive, San Diego CA 92128 Percent Members: 85 THOUGHTS ON BECOMING YOUR CORR. SEC'Y For more than 50 years I've exercised the utmost caution: never stepped off a curb in the path of a speeding bus; never entered an elevator already occupied by 12 passengers; never tried to remove the metal base of a shattered light bulb from a "hot" lamp socket; always looked to the right and left when crossing streets. Still, there were accidents: a few broken bones here and there; a scraped fender now and then — things like those.

Thus, perhaps it was inevitable that I didn't duck, but instead yielded to the wizard-like persuasiveness of Bill Snead (middle initial " O " must stand for "Oz"), when he, speaking for the Washington/ Annapolis group's steering committee, proposed that 1 fill the secretarial gap which would occur upon Herb Marable's impending retirement. By way of explanation, I accepted in part because I'm not very smart, but more because it enables me to "put something back" into the well-spring of '30, from which I've so long been privileged to take so much.

So: thanks to those of you who asked me to do it. And, as the old order changeth, giving way to the new, let's all remember with appreciation and deep respect the eight years of Herb's stewardship.

In what has been in every way a smooth transition, Herb has patiently answered my questions, led me by the hand thru the mechanics of dealing 49

with the editorial staff, and made me the custodian of some 25 pounds of history on paper in order to bridge over the past to the present. Many thanks. Herb, for all you've done for us — we shall forever be indebted to you. Enjoy your well-earned rest from this kind of labor.

Now the ball is in my court. One look at the magnitude of the assignment would convince even the most hardened skeptic that this job can't be done without a lot of help. That help can come only from you, because you are the exclusive sources of the news that we'll be looking to report.

Notes From Here and There With sadness, we report that Marjorie Massey, the widow of our Classmate Lance E. Massey, Jr., passed away on 18 November. A memorial service was conducted for Marge at the North Island (CA) chapel on 26 November. Survivors include her two sons, Cdr. Lance B. Massey (USNA '58) of Coronado and Walter S. Massey of Shalimar, Florida, and three grandchildren, one of whom.

Lance II, bears his grandfather's name.

Helen and Benny Mott report their new address, 26 Seton Wa., Irvine CA 92715, and phone number 714/786-2528. Benny had a go-round with surgeons early in 1983 but shook it off sufficiently well to be able to attend, with Helen, our Class Reunion in Coronado in March, the USS ENTERPRISE reunion in Milwaukee later in the year, and the Army-Navy game in Pasadena in November.

You're a tough guy, Benny.

When you read this, Marj and Bob Jennings will have moved into a life-care facility at 1(X)15 Royal Oak Rd., Sun City AZ 85351. We enjoyed seeing them at our Reunion a year ago and admired the effort Bob made to be there, despite his limited physical resources.

Claire and Rebel Lowrance will shortly conclude a three months' sojourn in Coronado. We in Southern California noted happily that Claire has handled her health problem like a champion.

Highlight of their stay was, of course, their being close to their son Douglas (USNA '57); his wife Mary Alice, the burgeoning scribe; and their pretty and accomplished daughters: Jeannie, a young business woman of La Mesa; Beth, a 2nd LT., USAF Res., of Omaha; and Susie, a first year college student at Cal Poly of San Dimas.

The A-N game at Pasadena on 25 November drew a good number of spectators from our SW Area group. We tried to tell 'em it wouldn't be a picnic. But the decisive victory over Army seemed to serve as a tonic, so that they all survived what was a long, hard day's work. A note from Bill Butler, up in Vandenburg Village, tells of his disappointment at not finding any Classmates in the area where he was seated.

Those of us in the SW Area who stayed at home attended a brunch at the Amphib Base in Coronado, where three TV sets gave us all the equivalent of 50 yard-line seats. Despite the absence of our hardy members who braved the Pasadena jaunt, we managed to assemble 28 bodies, including a few guests. Our growing '30 cohesiveness was never better illustrated that is was only a few days later, on 9 December, when our monthly luncehon at the MCRD in San Diego drew an attendance of 18, despite the illness-induced absence of a few regulars.

From Bill Nelson comes the following regarding advance planning for the 55th REUNION: "At our 52'/2 Reunion in Coronado, it was the consensus that our 55th be extended for a day, thus assuring a more leisurely pace for the occasion.

As a result, we have arranged with the Annapolis Hilton to start our reservation of 70 rooms on Thursday, 24 October 1985. Plans have been set for dinner on Friday night at the Officers' and 50

Faculty Club and brunch, on Saturday, at the Elks Club adjacent to the stadium grounds, preceding the football game. The traditional dinner-dance will take place at the Hotel, and Despidida at Alumni House on Sunday, following Chapel services. Thursday (check-in day) will provide an opportunity for browsing around Annapolis and the Academy grounds. Plans are in the making for an active hospitality/wardroom at the Hotel, where old friends can gather for any purpose including lie-swapping. On Friday the schedule will include the Class picture-taking and time for visits to the midshipman's store for purchases you may want to make; the remainder of that day is set up as free time. You'll be interested in seeing the changes that have taken place, both on the Academy grounds and in the town.

"The Committee would appreciate receiving your ideas for incorporation in our plans. Write to Bill Nelson at 1004 Priscilla Lane, Alexandria VA 22308. "We expect to have bus transportation available; hearing from you in advance as to your plans will facihtate our making such arrangements.

"Remember the dates: Thursday, 24 October to Sunday, 27 October — 1985. Homecoming is scheduled for the preceding weekend; perhaps you'll want to set your schedule to accommodate both events. More explicit information will be published as the date approaches; this advance dope will tell you that we are not asleep at the switch."

December after 6 years as special assistant to Senator Inouye — only to go to work once more, as consultant to a Hawaii-based group studying the expansion of high-technology computer-based activities in Hawaii.

Edith Krauss writes that her grandson Kurt has received a nomination to the Naval Academy and hopes to enter with the Class of 1988. Edith was planning to visit her son in San Diego in February, so some 31-ers in that area may have seen her then.

Marge and Lou Bellis are on the waiting list for Vinson Hall in McLean, Virginia, and hope to move there within a few years — they'll be a most welcome addition to the Washington group. Lou writes: "We got home in time to repack for a fine trip to Madeira and then a cruise through the Canary Islands. A week after we were home we were off again to the Islands. Saw the Lawrences, and pictures of the destruction EWA did to their former home on Kauai. Missed Jack White's Army-Navy party, also Tom Phifer's 75th birthday bash while we were on Maui. Shortly after our return had a splendid evening with Red Ramage and our son at dinner at the Bohemian Club where Red was a guest with other Medal of Honor winners."

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31 Pres., RAdm. Raymond P. Hunter USN (Ret.) Sec'y Capt. Edward M. Day USN (Ret.) 6214 Winston Dr., Bethesda MD 20817 West Coast Corr., RAdm. Andrew J. Hill USN (Ret.) 1295 Bangor Street, San Diego CA 92106 Percent Members: 88 The Washington-Annapolis-Baltimore Group held its co-ed luncheon on 13 December at the Fort McNair Officers' Club and, of course, a good time was had by all — the "all" being: The Bouves, Chews, Crowleys, Days, Ellises, Hugheses, Hunters, Jensens, Merkles, Metsgers, Miners, Motts, Parhams, Richardsons, Sharps, Steeres, Stewarts, Taxises, Thorntons, Torgersons, Websters, and Wiesemans, plus Dorothy McFarlane, Estelle Needham, Gov Ritchie, Dorothy Shields Warren, and Verna Williams.

This festive occasion was made doubly enjoyable by the beautiful table decorations and favors . . . thanks to Dick and Cesca Steere, and Jack and Lou Crowley.

Gone native A somewhat smaller group of Classmates gathered recently in Hawaii, and the photo shows them — Levi Farrington, John Kirkpatrick, and host Alvery Wright "holding each other up from falling into the naupaka and the Pacific" — as Alvey puts it. Incidentally, Alvey retired on 31

f- I' Mattie and Ginger Hall In the December issue we reported that Mattie Hall had remarried; here is a photo of the newlyweds — Mattie and Ginger were married in Las Vegas on 20 October and will live in Imperial Beach, California. Hope to see you two at the 55th Reunion . . . meantime, every best wish from us all.

Mike and Louise Myers' wedding And while we're on the subject of marriages, let's look back a few years — 53 to be exact — to graduation day, and see Louise and Mike Myers coming down the Chapel steps after their wedding.

The ushers nearest the camera are Frank McAllister and Dub Johnson . . . can anyone recall who the others were?

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Ralph Cullinan, who is wintering in Brazil, requests that mail to him be sent through his Texas address (8401 North New Braunfels, Apt. 227, San Antonio TX 78209) for forwarding â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and not through the APO or direct to Petropolis. One letter to Ralph (correctly addressed) went via El Salvador; they did forward it after stamping it: "Mai Encaminado a El Salvador CA." George Schlegel sends his correct address as 59 Nature View Trail, P.O. Box 576, Bethel CT 06801. George says he has no travels or adventures to report at this time, except that he is single again and expects to make it to the 55th Reunion.

Early December brought more than its share of sadness to Classmates and wives.

George Greene died on 3 December at his home in Los Angeles. Memorial services were held in Los Angeles, and interment was in Arlington National Cemetery with military honors and Classmates in attendance. George retired from the Navy in 1951 following a bout with polio, but he never allowed his disability to interfere with a most successful career in electronics work at Hughes Aircraft and Systems Development Corporation.

Tom Greene, who had long been in poor health, died on 4 December at the Woodbridge, Virginia, home of his daughter, Priscilla Sykes. His ashes were inumed with mihtary honors, and Classmates in attendance, in the columbarium of Arlington National Cemetery after memorial services in Ft. Myer Chapel. Tom's wife, Mary Louise, predeceased him in September 1983, and their ashes rest together in the same niche of the columbarium.

Tom was engineer officer of the carrier FRANKLIN throughout her participation in World War II. When she was heavily damaged by Japanese bombing attacks, Tom courageously re-entered the engineering spaces that were filled with suffocating fumes and managed to restore power, enabling the ship to get underway again. His action won him a Navy Cross. In retirement he taught thermodynamics and mechanical engineering at Lamar State University in Beaumont, Texas, till 1978, when he again retired. Tom's painstaking and thorough work in developing a computer list of Classmates with detailed statistics greatly facilitated keeping track of our Class and continues a valuable tool in compiling directories.

Robby Robbins, who never really fully recovered from paralysis caused by explosion of a Japanese mortar shell on the bridge of his ship, the destroyer LEUTZE, at Iwo Jima, died on 4 December at Camp Pendleton. Memorial services in Ft. Myer Chapel were followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors, and Classmates in attendance. Robby's naval career was a distinguished one, with participation in most of the important actions: Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, Midway, Komandorski Islands, Surigao Straits (where he won the Navy Cross), and Iwo Jima. Robby steadfastly refused to let his disability stop him; he returned to active duty, and in retirement pursued a second career with Better Chemicals of America Corp.

And finally, Jim Meola lost his beloved wife, Cel, after a long bout with cancer; she died in Edina, Minnesota, on 6 December. Interim memorial services were held on 10 December; final memorial services are planned for Memorial Day in May, when her brother will scatter her ashes over the same site at Rainy Lake, Canada, where her father's ashes rest.

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32 Pres., RAdm. Emerson Fawkes USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Terrell A. Nisewaner USN (Ret.) 7121 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda MD 20817 Percent Members: 85 Here and There With '32 One of the very splendid yearly WashingtonAnnapolis Chapter get-togethers that has been established over the years has been our annual joint Class luncheon with West Point '32, normally held the second Thursday in November. For a period of time the locale of the luncheon shifted about, depending upon who was host for the year, but for the last two decades the scene of action has always been the Fort Myers' Officers' Club and West Point '32 has made the arrangements.

Like our own individual Class luncheons which for years were strictly stag affairs but then changed to include that always fabulous co-ed May luncheon at the Annapolis Yacht Club and then later the Fall co-ed luncheon at the Channel Inn, so have the two joint Academy luncheons changed. This year, November 1983, it was co-ed for the first time, with every effort made to get out our terrific and not forgotten widows.

The Army as usual made the arrangements with the Secretary of USMA '32, BGen. Archie Lyon, doing his usual outstanding job and their Class President, Col. John McCauley, presiding over a terrific gathering. Emerson Fawkes upheld our honor alongside John. Being held on an Army Post, the dining room set-up was neat, shipshape and very efficiently handled, with an excellent meal. The two aforementioned characters from West Point had everything neatly planned, but the placemats reading "BEAT NAVY" drew a few comments. However, there was a great dearth of Army money floating around in case any mild wager was in order. The game results later indicated that the Army files present exercised good common sense.

For once, however, the Navy was outmanned with only 25 present to 28 for the Army. Two '32 widows, the charming Nancy Odend'hal and an alert, gracious Jane Moncure, aided the Navy's cause. Bob Weeks put in one of his rare appearances but sans Reina who was not in the best of health. We truly missed two couples, Clare and Francis Foley and Bobby and Jack Lamade, who through one party or the other were tied down medically. We also missed two departed Classmates who have always sparkled at these luncheons in other years, George Pierce and Leon Kintberger.

They would all really have added to the occasion.

Some members of the Class move rather ertantly here and there either through wanderlust, a desire for a smaller home, a longing for faraway places or could it be to keep one step ahead of the Sheriff.

Anyway, if you do move, please let the C/S know of your new change of address. Usually an indirect notice will arrive on my desk, often months later, but it would be wonderful to be kept up-to-date immediately. Please include your new phone number along with the change of address.

Two known recent changes in our Class directory are: Scotty Mclver whose new address is 4 Seafaring Drive, Corona del Mar CA 92625; phone 714/759-0308 and Jack Morse whose new address is 24 Politzer Drive, Menlo Park CA 94025. No known phone number as yet.

Scotty was just shifting down the road a bit from his La Habra, home but for Jack is was clear across the continent from Arlington (VA) to be near his scattered family. Our Washington area group will truly miss Jack, but it is California's gain.

Jack Counihan, Tony Catlett and Andy Nisewaner . . . Homecoming 1983 From that distinguished ancient mariner out in Honolulu comes a small snap which we hope will reproduce, showing Modoc Sunderland displaying the cylinder head of an old Ford Model T (that truly dates us) taken during emergency repairs on an aborted trip to Mount Rainier by Modoc, Bill Short and Growler Grouleff while the LEX was in overhaul in Bremerton in 1933. In Tacoma they burnt out three transmission bands "coasting" down a hill. They renewed them, including a small screw driver retrieved out of the mechanism, which Bill Short had let go of at the wrong time, and again resumed their journey. However, well out of town, a conn rod bearing let go, so they pulled off the road, dropped the pan, pulled out the defective rod, buttoned up and got Lizzie started on three cylinders by dint of a bit pushing.

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After limping back to a cabin rental which was also a junk yard, they spent the night, negotiated for the necessary replacement parts and got Lizzie firing on all four again. Then came decision time and, after considering all the angles, decided that caution was the better part of valor and returned to the LEX without scaling Mount Rainier.

Much worse, they never even got to the base of the mountain.

Notwithstanding this aborted trip, the old Ford Model-T sedan did signal service during the yard overhaul of the LEX. She was a faithful carrier of such commuters, (some occasionally the worse for wear and tear), between Houghtons on Lake Kitsap and the LEX as Ted White, Si Perkins, Bill Short, Ed Siedel and Soldier Pressley, plus others unnamed; they should well remember. It is unlikely that any junior officer on a ship undergoing overhaul in Bremerton in those years before the war didn't have at least a nodding acquaintance with Houghtons. It was a great place to relax.

A second picture bringing back a bit of nostalgia shows Pete Williamson, Howard Prince, Growler Grouleff and Gus Kasparek rounding a square corner on our 100th night. That was another hurdle we had to overcome in those so-called good old days. Incidentally, Pete Williamson, George Kehl, 51

Four sturdy characters turning a square corner . . . 100th night . . . 1932 Howard Prince and Growler were roommates our first class year with Pete and Growler, the two 2-POs, occupying the main part of the room with the two Mid'n Lieut's, Kehl and Prince, occupying the alcoves. During the final year Pete and Growler built a radio which illegally drew its power from the Academy lighting circuit. Winnie Folk, our Gallant Fox, tried his darndedest to catch them while it was working, but never quite succeeded.

This cat and mouse game so intrigued Cdr. Archie Glann that he promised not to take any official action and to keep their secret if they explained the arrangment to him. Howard Prince and the Growler are still around. Perhaps one of them could explain the long-kept secret.

Unfortunately we lost Pete Williamson way back in August 1942 when he was critically injured aboard the old submarine S-31, of which he had command, while on a war patrol in the Alaskan area. George Kehl stayed on for a full and eventful Navy career but died well after retirement in September 1973 at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

This item is very delayed news which was delayed and then lost but not forgotten. In the early Fall Bob Beer traveled all the way from his estate in Hillsborough, California, to see his son Bob, Capt. Robt. O. Beer, Jr. SC, USN, (USNA '62) relieve Capt. Edw. P. Dewey, SC, USN, as the Commanding Officer of the Navy Regional Finance Center. This center is located in the heart of naval activities in the Crystal City Mall in Arlington, Virginia. It was a very formal ceremony and Bob Sr. admitted that for him it was a very proud and nostalgic moment.

Bob brought forth a point that is very clear to most of us. The longer we have been away from the service, and as we add a few grey (white) hairs to our collection, the more our children and grandchildren form our major point of interest. Jean and Bob have four children and now four grandchildren to add to their interest. The former count is stable but the latter count is subject to change.

A nice little formal notice from Nellie and Bill Zink down in the lovely college town of Clemson, South Carolina, where for many years Bill as a professor in the department of engineering, gives us the good word that their son, Charles Talbott Zink, was married to a most lovely young lady, Deborah Sidney, in the Saint Martin in the Fields Church, Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, the 26th of November. Charles, at last report, was an attorney with the firm of Hansel, Post, Brandon and Dorsey in Atlanta and we must assume that they will live in that lovely southern metropolis.

This column will hit the press long after our annual Alumni Fund Drive has started, but for all the agents, sub-agents, co-chairmen. Classmates and boosters, this is a special year. This does not mark just another Annual Alumni Drive but a special drive by the Class of '32 for our own specific Memorial Fund . . . our contribution for perpetuity to the Naval Academy . . . a gift sustaining the memory of our Class. Our ranks are 52

getting a bit thinner and the remaining sterling characters, plus hopefully the widows, will have to be a bit more generous to meet our goal. Let's make it 100 percent effort by everyone.

And while you are on the subject of making arrangements, remember to set aside the last week in April 1985 for our 52'/z Reunion in Pensacola, Florida. Tut Tuttle and his committee are still a bit low key because there is still a long way to go, but almost before one realizes it that magic date will roll around.

A most delightful letter from the sunny slopes of the Rex Little mansion in Winsted, Connecticut, indicated that it was 6 degrees F. that morning but was expected to become cold by that evening.

When it warms up to at least freezing, please let us know.

Our Class is still following the old adage of "When two or three shall meet" and this year the Connecticut gang rallied around at the home of Janet and Bill Kenna in Fairfield where they witnessed the Army-Navy game. The weather whipped up a mini-blizzard that A.M. and the accompanying ice kept Rex and Sylvia from venturing out of the hills, but Betty and Bill Outerson, Dorothy and Sam Quarles, Wyn and Mike Chase and Charlie Parks, who lives in nearby Southport, were on hand. Bub Leeds, busy with other commitments, couldn't make it.

Rex Little also included an interesting item from a recent issue of 17. S. News and World Report which referred to President Koivisto of Finland.

Rex indicated that had they known that the President was so named that when they visited Helsinki briefly last August, they would have called on him and found out more about the geneology.

Rex roomed for four years with a Finnish character named Martin Matthew Koivisto and even had the opportunity to meet his parents once, wonderful people who live in a largely Finnish colony in Upper Ishpenning, Michigan. Matt Koivisto was lost in February '42 when PEARY, in which he was exec, was blown out of drydock by the Japanese bombing of Darwin, Australia. By Rex's reasoning, unquestionably the only reason three math retarded characters (Little, Roudebush and Dog Smith) survived integral calculus and differential equations was because Matt ate it up like it was ice cream and coached his dumb roommates before every class and even forecast what questions would be asked. One has to give a tribute to a wonderful guy. Is President Koivisto of Finland a chip off the same outstanding block?

Another mighty anchor of the Class has dropped. Our wonderful Wally Coleman who for the past twenty or more years has been living in Tequesta, Florida, a pleasant village on the East Coast near Palm Beach with a patio, a pool and the Tequesta Country Club as a backyard, has reluctantly departed our ranks. Wally became ill with an ornery heart about the 1st of December and eventually ended up in a hospital. He appeared to be getting along fine but suddenly on December 10th passed on to the Long Blue Line. The remains were cremated and the ashes scattered at sea on the waters where he served so well. Memorial services were held at Tequesta on Tuesday, December 13th. Thus passes a gallant Classmate, a substantial citizen, a credit to his country, his Navy and his family. The heartfelt feelings of the entire Class go out to his wonderful widow Jean, his son Dan (USNA '69) and the grandchildren he leaves behind.

Wally was a truly dynamic individual. A splendid trackman at the Academy, few now remember Wally running second spot on out two-mile relay at the Penn Relays in 1931 and, on seeing an Army man in front of him, took off in hot pursuit

Class Newlyweds in Arizona â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gary and Betsy Garrison and passed him with a brilliant burst of speed which lead Navy maintained.

Wally served in the old TENNESSEE, the famous AUGUSTA under Capt. Chester Nimitz in the old Asiatic Fleet, two different destroyers and then, after two years at the old PG School became a gunclubber with an ordnance specialty. A final tour was as C O . of the Naval Ordnance Lab, White Oaks, Maryland, after which he worked for RCA and MIT in the Apollo Spacecraft Program before retiring again in 1969 to begin some extensive travels with Jean. He was one great Classmate.

From Don Thomas comes the good word that the December Class luncheon for the San Diego area types brought forth Dick Blair, Al Bowser, Al Cope, Tom Fleck, Jack Kaufman, Bull Ovrom, Bud Willard and, of course, Don. A great time was had by all, with all current world problems quickly settled.

Betty and Al Bowser were to stick around San Diego in his home until January when they will shift out to Kailua to live in her place until another travel bug strikes them.

The Washington-Annapolis monthly luncheon at the Channel Inn on December 8th was a small but very elite affair with only fifteen in attendance.

Annapolis was represented by Count Ruckner, Howard Prince, Ralph Johnson and Jim Collett, with a local contingent of Al Parker, Andy Nisewaner, Wah Innis, Bill Stuart, William Williamson, Willeye Bull, Mel Young, Al Shinn and Van Van Evera.

It was a delight to see Al again, who, with Sevilla, had recently arrived back in town from six months at the old family homestead in Edgartown, Massachusetts, where their home is a National Historic Monument. Al was in super shape and took top honors for telling a superlative story.

After a few weeks hiatus on the local scene they will pack up and journey down to Mountserrat, West Indies, for a long winter vacation.

The luncheon saw the attendance of one sterling out-of-town guest. Growler Grouleff. Growler wished to see the Army-Navy game in Pasadena and starting from Hawaii, decided to make a real trip out of it. Leaving Jeanette behind (she feU traveled out after her art course trip to Paris), our Ancient Mariner first flew to the coast for a visit with Marie and Bill Short, took in the game, flew to Teaneck, New Jersey, for a visit with daughter number one who still hves in the old family homestead and thence down to Virginia just outside the DC area for a visit with daughter number three. Daughter number two is a nurse at Johns Hopkins and could easily slip over and see Dad. Growler is now back in Hawaii contemplating a trip to the South Pacific.

Discussion at the luncheon centered around the welfare of our '32 Memorial Fund Drive and Al Shinn had an excellent suggestion as a possible project. More about that later. Anyway it was agreed that we should all spread the word and all should be generous to put it over the top. A second item Shipmate, March 1984

of discussion was to hold our annual winter co-ed party in December and not in October as at present. It was also agreed and seconded that we invite West Point '32 to be a part of our always great May luncheon at the Annapohs Yacht Club.

33 Pres., VAdm. Bernard M. Strean USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Leo Erck USNR (Ret.) 4515 Willard Ave., #2109-S Chevy Chase MD 20815 301/654-6522 Percent Members: 85

What's Its Name?

John Gamon writes from LaJolla, California, enclosing a picture which appears below, showing Mary and Phil Winston, Madeleine and Joe Williams, Champ Blouin, and Pete Staiey examining with intense concentration the "What's-itsname" in the Yard during the 50th Reunion. John also reports that "After the reunion, Helen and I flew to Lisbon for a 15-day stay. Took the 11-day tour of all Portugal by RN Tours . . . Tour could not have been much better; not crowded, fine meals, excellent hotels, tour guide and bus drive."

He adds, "May is a good time to see Portugal.

Ed Miller, who had a solid tour in Portugal, says September also a good time for visit as grapes have been harvested and many festivals held."

In his November report from the West Coast, Eddie Fredericks informs us that the San Diego Group held their monthly luncheon at the Admiral Kidd Club with the following in attendance: Fred Bruning*, Jack Coye'*, Clay Miller, Jeb Stuart*, Al Felling*, George Roullard, John Gamon, Rube Wagstaff, Hank Moruoe*, and Eddie Fredericks*.

Their December meeting was held at the same location and was attended by those marked with an asterisk, above, plus Jim Elliott, Henry Ruble, and Mac MacPherson.

There is a lot of activity on the West Coast. In August Henry Rumble ran in the America's Finest City Half Marathon, finishing 18th out of 28 in Henry Rumble at the Taj Mahal ?

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the 60 and over class, which is even better than appears on the surface considering that Henry was one of very few over 70 competing. Also Henry returned recently from an Alumni trip to India and Nepal. The pic shows Henry with Taj Mahal in the background.

The Hank Monroe Clan was to gather at Rancho Palos Verdes for Christmas. Lamar Lee is completing the 4th Edition of his widely used book, which will be published by McGraw Hill.

Dick Gazlay saw the Army-Navy game on TV from Dallas, where he spent Thanksgiving with his son Steve and family. From there he went to Colorado to be with Dick Jr. and his family for grandson Pete's wedding before returning to Alameda for the holidays. There was a good Class of '33 turnout for the Army-Navy game in the Rose Bowl.

Charlie Blick reports a change of address from 119 Ludlow Ave., Spring Lake NJ to 3822 Gramercy Street, N.W., Washington DC 20016.

Louise and Oscar Curtis announce the arrival of their 13th grandchild, born 3 December, 1983.

Oscar doubts that they'll ever catch up to Jim Reedy.

In a sad note from Bob Garrels, Southern Pines, North Carolina, he writes: "It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that my wife, Jane, passed away December 11th, 1983, suddenly but not too unexpected as she had been declining over a year and a half. Fortunately she and I made the 50th reunion together, the last outing for both of us."

Our sympathies to Bob. Lem Stevens writes from Vero Beach, Florida, to tell us that "Marion and I have just returned from a business trip to Ft. Lauderdale. While there we had dinner with Keith and Marion Hudson plus Carolyn (E.E.) Shelby Parks and her fiance Harold. They were flying to Singapore in December to board ship and make a fabulous cruise of SOPAC." In another note Lem says that "Marion and I are just back in Vero Beach from a rush trip to San Diego where Marion's youngest sister is in serious condition (undiagnosed) at Scripps Memorial Hospital . . . Found time to visit Helen Yeomans ('24) in Coronado and have lunch with her at the del Coronado. Leave December 5 to roam the Caribbean."

A note from Grace and Frank Schwartz which Archie Wright passed along to us reports that, after driving 7,257 miles from their home in Seattle to the 50th Reunion and return, the Schwartzes got together with Margaret and Ben Dodson during a visit to Honolulu in October. Grace and Frank are getting ready to take off again in January for Ft. Lauderdale where they will embark on a cruise around South America.

Mary-Alice (Mrs. D. W. Jr.) Davis writes to thank the Class for the flowers which were sent to the graveside service for Bill at Arlington. She also expresses sincere appreciation to those Classmates and wives who attended the services and to those who were honorary pallbearers, with special thanks to Archie Wright and Smoke Strean for being so very helpful at that time.

The Washington/Annapolis Group held its monthly luncheon at the Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington on 13 December. The following attended: Blick, Blouin, Caldwell, Cobb, Dawson, Erck, King, Loughlin, MacDonald, Masterton, Mayberry, O'Brien, Pratt, Strean, Thompson, Travis, and Wright. The group discussed the names of Classmates believed to be eligible for inclusion with the Class of 1937 memorial to be erected at the Academy (see June 1983 Shipmate, p. 16) and to be dedicated to those Alumni whose bodies were never recovered after they had been lost in hne of duty. Beginning with

a list prepared by Archie Wright, who had done some preliminary work on the subject, and supplemented by further information provided by several people at the luncheon, we arrived at the following list to be recommended to the Alumni Association for verification by the Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command.

Joseph H. Bourland, RUNNER (sub), July '43; Francis E. Brown, SS-44, Oct. '43; James E. Bullock, Philippines, June '42; Albert H. Clark, TROUT (sub), Feb. '44; Robert A. Gallagher, Philippines, Oct. '44; Burden R. Hastings, Philippines (air), Dec. '42; Robert H. Isely, Saipan (air), June '44; George O. Klinsmann, Philippines (air), Jan. '45; John J. McCormack, Jr., Ellice Is. (air), Dec. '43; Alfredo Peckson, Philippines, Dec. '42; Thomas V. Peters, SS-26, Jan. '42; Frank J. Peterson, Iwo Jima (air), Feb. '45; John L. Phillips, Truk (air), Feb. '44; Ludwell R. Pickett, Jr., off coast of Calif., April '37; Bertram J. Prueher, Atiantic (air), Aug. '44; Reginald M. Raymond, (sub?), April '43; Earie C. Schneider, DORADO (sub), July '45; Millener W. Thomas GRUNION (sub), Aug. '43. If anyone can provide additions or corrections to the foregoing list, we would be grateful to receive such information.

Pictures of the Sunday Luncheon at the 50th Reunion courtesy of Gerry O'Brien.

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34 Pres., VAdm. Robert L. Townsend USN (Ret.) Capt. Roy C. Smith III USNR (Ret.) 3730 Ramsgate Dr. Annapohs, MD 21403 Percent Members: 90 Golden 50th Reunion Notes By now everyone should have received and replied to the final planning letter on the reunion, indicating who will attend what events on the program. If anyone has not had the letter, let me know and I'll rush one to you. Since that letter contains the whole schedule of events, I'll not repeat it here, but let me add that the Superintendent will speak at the Class meeting on Wednesday morning and that the Midshipmens' Store and USNA Gift Shop will both be open to Classmates and wives during the reunion.

IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SENT IN THE REPLY FORM ON PARTICIPATION IN THE VARIOUS PROGRAM EVENTS, BY ALL MEANS DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Those head counts are absolutely essential for the reunion committee's planning and executing of the program, especially the catered meals. Even if you're not coming, please say so.

The Golden Lucky Bag should be in your hands or in the mail by the time you read this. All widows will receive a free copy; all Classmates those they ordered.

I have extra copies available of our 35 for '34 book. Anyone wanting one should send me $2 for package and mailing.

As of 10 January 165 Classmates and ten widdows have replied that they plan to attend the reunion, a total of 310 people, but 160 have not replied at all. Anticipating further acceptances, it looks as though we will have a good 350 people gathering for those three happy days in May. Here are some notes from the early reply cards: Parks Adams has a new address: 54 Snow Inn Road, Harwichport MA 02646. We hope he's not snowed in.

Red Baumberger is moving about 1 March to 94A Lake View Drive, Whispering Pines NC 28327. Maybe he thinks the golf is better there.

Esther and Larry Becht will be celebrating not only the 50th anniversary of his graduation, but also their 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to probably the first in the Class with that claim.

Jim Bentley is bringing his new bride, Cecile, to the party.

Kelly Harper writes: "I intend to attend the 50th, God willing and if the creeks don't rise. All is well with me and things are on an even keel — well, almost, as I have a girl friend."

Neil Kingsley and George Pittard regret that their health is too poor to make the reunion. We, too, regret, but wish them all the best. Jim Rector, unfortunately, reports that his illness is terminal. We hope he's wrong.

Dick Dickinson and Ray McClung are doubtful of attendance because their wives are not well.

Again, we wish both a speedy recovery in hope they can join us for the celebration.

Letters to the widows of J. M. Clute, E. G. Ellenberger, B. C. Fulghum, J. Metcalk, F. M. Price, and C. E. Thurston have been returned by the post office as undeliverable. If anyone has a current address for any of these ladies, please let me know.

Other new Classmates addresses: Scoofer Coffin — 10410 E. Twilight Drive, Phoenix AZ 85224.

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we missed in all the confusion, but game seating Bill Dickey 94 Desert Lakes Drive, Palm Springs found a big block of '34 together with Chico ParCA 92264. sons' two sons, who report that old Dad is still Mel Dry — 27 Claridge Court So., Palm Coast going strong in Savannah and planning for the FL 32937 (until after the reunion, when they return reunion. to Scotiand). Those two seem to have hit upon palmy days.

Necrology Bob Hardy — 6326 Crossroads Circle, Falls In December the Alumni Association received Church VA 22044. a surprise contribution in memory of Eli Ritson.

Willard Hastings — 121 12th St., Apt. A, Seal On checking back to the donor (his landlord), we Beach CA 90740. found that Eli died of a massive heart attack in And, Pauline South, Tom's widow, has been mid-November and that Jess is visiting relatives remarried, to Jim Elliott '33. in Florida. The Class has made a contribution to the American Heart Association in Eli's memory.

Class News We have word that Jim Babb died at his home Final reports from the Alumni Association's in Stonington, Connecticut, on 28 December after 1983 Annual Fund Drive again placed '34 in the a long illness. His first wife, Barbara, died in 1957; upper brackets. We ranked 10th in dollars with his second wife, Sally, survives and is living in San $15,799, 3rd in number of donors with 230, and Francisco.

2nd in percentage of donors with 70%. Having spent over 12 years editing Shipmate, 1 can assure The post office returned two reunion planning you that those contributions are used wisely and letters sent to Mrs. R. K. Rottet and Mrs. Archiwell, primarily for support of the Naval Academy bald Stone, Jr., both marked "Deceased." We in needed areas where government funds simply have no other word on Archie's widow, but are not available. The 1984 campaign is about over Johnny Sapp told us that Adele Rottet died on 30 now but, if you have not yet contributed, do it October from a suddenly discovered cancer. She now. Let's keep '34 on top in all counts, but leaves three sons and two daughters, the younger. remember that what counts most is not how much Sherry, the wife of Cdr. William Idsinga USN '67. you give, but the number of Classmates who do.

Personal and Cheerful Last Fall an anonymous Classmate contributed Dune Dixon finally sent his promised report on funds to complete the roster of memorial chairs the Dixon-Bruchez trip to the Navy-Washington in the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium for our game in Seattle last October. "The Bruchez and departed Classmates. The additional chairs are in the Dixons flew to Seattle for the game as part of memory of Francis Fletcher, Sid Erwin, Reggie a plan to be with old friends we had not seen in Rutherford, Glen Leyde, Paul Van Leunen, many years. The Bruchez stayed with Dorothy George Lautrup, Homer Whip, Don Pugh, Joe McCallum (J. L. P. McCallum '35) and the DixDickey, Bob Ovrom, Don Irvine, Nils Lundberg, ons with Evelyn Florence (John's widow), and we Bill McCormick, Fred Pfotenhauer, "One Toot" visited with Jean Van Leunen and the Jimmy BurDoss, and Peyton Magruder. These chairs are all rows '33. The game seats were undesirable, far in Section 28, Rows 8 and 9. from the playing field, but that was compensated The Annual Washington Christmas party was by those wonderful friends who gave us the royal held, thanks to El Dutton (whose invitations were treatment. The Dixons returned by the Canadian in blank verse), at Fort McNair on 13 December Railway called VIA, corresponding to our AMwith a goodly crowd present, including most of TRAK, and the trip through the Canadian Rockies the Crabtown contingent. Being new at the was spectacular. If you haven't made this trip, we secretarial game, 1 forgot to bring a camera and suggest you try it." Dune added that his golf has neglected to take a roster, which saves Shipmate fallen off so badly that his handicap went up by a lot of space and you a lot of reading, but assured two in a single month. that all hands present had a lovely time.

Ann and I were the only East Coast '34 to take the Alumni tour package to the Army-Navy game, though Tubby and Red Bruchez came out separately. Sylvia and Bob Lee, Ruby and Ed Lee joined us in Los Angeles; Ed deeply involved in photography and volunteering to repeat his performance of the 45th at the 50th reunion. Our stopover in Las Vegas was an experience indeed; a beautiful balcony room in Caesar's Palace with a seven-foot diameter circular bed and a ceiling mirror overhead (at our age!), and a Romand tiled bath on the side — both wth optional curtain screening. Long gone are the days of five dollars for dinner and a fabulous show, but a foursome on the Dunes golf course did reimburse most of Ann's losses on the slots.

The Century Plaza in Los Angeles was gorgeous The original "Swamp Slog" but the big Thanksgiving evening show at From Andy Anderson (H.T.E.): "After my Disneyland was deluged. The Hellcats and the Pep retirement to Florida, our sons Tom and Steve and Rally were washed out, but the Army and Navy their friends became avid Everglades hunters and Glee Clubs put on great performances. An apI became chief guide, halftrack and airboat plause meter would have given. Navy as clear a builder, and operator/instructor. Here is our early margin as they won the next day.

'Swamp Slog,' master of mud pits and equipped In the Navy tent before and after the game, with Marston matting to pull other vehicles out. besides the Lees, we saw Helen and Allyn Cole in On one hunt we were one of four rigs (from eleven) from Hawaii, Edna and Read Mecleary, Inger and that returned, with a total of 13 people on board.

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Mel Dry sent a lovely account, written by his son, of the birth of grandson Spence McKey Dry in Glasgow on 30 September. Sorry, but it's just too long to reprint here.

Don Eraser wrote from Sun City, California, to ask about reunion data but added: "Haven't seen many Classmates during my years of various activities. I was an in-and-outer, out after graduation, back for World War II, out again and back for Korea and another RAD. Ran across a few of the Class each time, but not very many. There are a lot of us down in San Diego and I correspond with some of them, but it seems that every time there is a big class party, my wife and 1 are traveling out of the country.

"Taking over the class news column will be a hard act to keep up after Butch's meritorious service (Amen), but here's an item that might be Shipmate, March 1984

useful. In 1935-40, four of '34 (Hi Smith, Dud Hill, Jack Weller and myselO were teaching at the Admiral Farragut Academy in New Jersey under the late Adm. S. S. Robison USN (Ret.) '88, who was USNA Superintendent our plebe year. Many candidates for the Academy were prepping there, one of whom (whose future we did not anticipate) was Alan Shepard, famed as the first man to hit a golf ball on the moon."

Bob Leeman wrote of the "splendid attendance of San Diego grads at the Army-Navy game in Pasadena. Thanks to the planning and coordination of Gil Richardson '27 (Fhomas Cook Travel), twelve chartered buses departed from various points in the San Diego area. Each carried approximately 41 enthusiastic rooters and was stocked with box lunches, glasses and ice, which made the trip up and back very pleasant for those who decided not to transport themselves. There were some earlier buses (0530) for those who wanted to see the march-on (which, in the event, was cancelled).

In view of the weather forecasts and rain the night before, we were holding our breath and ultimately rewarded with a gorgeous Southern California day.

My only disappointment was that, in the large crowd, I missed seeing anyone from the East.

"Gladys and I are looking forward to the annual meeting of the Southwest Commandery, Naval Order of the U.S., at the Racquet Club in Palm Springs in December. It is always an enjoyable affair with reception and banquet plus golf, tennis, cocktails, etc., and we expect to see others of '34 as in past years."

That's all that space permits for this month. 1 am most deeply grateful to those who contributed news items to keep the column alive and promise that those not printed here will appear next month.

Until then, all the best to all hands.

35 Pres., Capt. Jefferson D. Parker USN (Ret.) 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: 83 First, some follow-up items on "Last Call" notices and late items in the January/February Shipmate: Memorial services for Hersch Goldberg's wife, Helen, were held at Peninsular Temple Beth on 14 November. Class representatives present included: Spike Ewald, Dixie Farrell, Bill Germershausen, Ralph Metcalf, and Mary Lou and Frank Wheeler. The Class made a contribution to the Navy Supply School Scholarship Fund in Athens, Georgia, in Helen's memory. Then, on 26 November, memorial services for French Wampler were held at the North Island Naval Air Station Chapel. The Class was represented by Bea and Roy Barnes, Marion and Mason Freeman, Bill Guest, Bill Hazzard, Avis and Connie Karaberis, Irene and Bruce Ross, and Ruth and Mac Wordell. The services were conducted by LCdr. Lawrence McConnell ChC, USNR ('68), and Connie Karaberis gave the eulogy. (French and Connie were shipmates in the old SARATOGA.) French was to be cremated and his ashes scattered at sea from a San Diego-based carrier. The Class made a donation to the Alzheimer's Disease Association in French's memory. On 6 December, Bob Kail's ashes were deposited at Arlington National Cemetery following a brief service with military honors and with Class representatives Phyllis and

Rod Badger, Lou Detweiler, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Margaret and Wy Packard, and Jeff Parker attending to express condolences to Julie and their children. Four of Bob's shipmates who were serving with him in PHOENIX at Pearl Harbor at the time of the attack on the ship at that base 42 years ago almost to the day, were honorary pallbearers.

The Class made a contribution towards a chair at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Bob's memory, his family donating the balance.

As mentioned in the January/February Shipmate, Bob died on 25 November at home in Sarasota, Florida, while watching the Army-Navy game.

"The" game at the Rose Bowl was enjoyed by '35ers throughout the country, but the big concentration was at the game. However, because of transportation complications and scattered seating assignments, many were not able to get together, and some may have been missed in this composite list of class attendees, made up from several reports. Those from the local Los Angeles area were: Sally and Cy Austin, Madelaine and Soupy Campbell, Bobby and Bo Prickett, Olive and John Thomas, and Bob Vasey; from the San Diego area: Ginny Hack and daughter, Georgia and Walt Henry, Jerry and Jack McCormick, Diane and Red McQuilkin, Norie and Dave Nash, Irene and Bruce Ross, Lib and Bub Ward, and Ginger and Bill Wideman; from the Bay area: Ginny and Bill Germershausen, Pat and Bill Samuels, and Mary Lou and Frank Wheeler; from out-of-state: Eunice and Chuck Beaman from Rogers, Arkansas; Audrey and Bob Cushman, Patsy and George Hutchinson, and Penny and Bud Paret from the WB&A area; Ruth and Slade Cutter from San Antonio; Anita and Perry Mclntire from Honolulu; Tony Parry from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Trudie and Pete Petrovic from Bremerton; and Marty and Gene Shellworth from Boise, Idaho.

Here are a few pictures from the event, taken by Cy Austin.

Pat Samuels, Mary Lou Wheeler, Bill Samuels, Frank Wheeler

Audrey and Bob Cushman Marty and Gene Shellworth

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Bill Germershausen, Lib Ward, Sally Austin and Ginny Germerhausen WB&A area '35ers viewed The Game on large screen TV at the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, arranged by George Powell.

"Tailgating" began in the school's cafeteria two hours before kickoff and included a hot lunch in addition to setups and soft drinks. Additionally, George had a professional photographer present to take pictures of couples for the 50-Year book, prior to serious tailgating. Those attending included: Phyllis and Rod Badger; Kyle and Jim Baird, Poppy and Clag Claggett with daughter, Amnie and her fiance, Hugh Vickery; Ida Mary and Lou Detweiler; Gwen and Jesse Gay with Gwen's mother; Sellen and Ed Keats; Barbara and Bob Kelly; Margaret and Wy Packard with daughter Sara and her husband Dave Mares ('60), son Robert and wife, Donna, and three grandchildren; Louisa and Jeff Parker with son Bill and his wife Susan, and daughter Ros and her fiance, Daniel Smythe; George Powell and daughter Margie; Bat and Reggie Power with their two sons, Reggie, Jr. and John; Steven Stever; and Marion and Bobo Thomson.

Another get-together was in Panama City, Florida. Ruth and John Bottoms from Peachtree City, Georgia, and Anne and John Jay from Atlanta, drove down together for Thanksgiving and the game with Marge and Wall Walters. The A/N game was viewed at a party hosted by the Walters and the Mayor of Panama City, Gerry Clements and his wife Barbara. John Bottoms reported it was a fitting climax to a very fine visit.

The Bay Area November luncheon was held on the 30th at the Palo Alto Elks Club, courtesy of Dixie Farrell and Doug Rhymes, with seven regulars present plus Wally Nelson who came up from Salinas. The Army-Navy game was the primary topic of conversation.

The Los Angeles group held its monthly lunch on 21 November. Besides the regulars, two outof-towners joined the group: Dick Hughes from Spring Hill, Florida, who was looking over real estate in Orange County for a possible move back to Southern California; and Tony Parry who was visiting his son Robert and family, and going to the game with them. Frank Herold was in Burnsville. North Carolina, with Bunny over Thanksgiving for an enjoyable family reunion. Before returning home to Chatsworth, California, they spent a few days with their lawyer son, John, and his family in Falls Church, Virginia.

The San Diego weekly luncheons had 21 C/Ms attending one or more during November and 26 during December. Dick Hughes also got down to this area for the luncheon on 30 November, escorted by Harvey Walseth. He had been visiting his brother in Santa Ana. On 26 December, Sib Ward from Little Rock was welcomed to the gathering accompanied by Bud Ward. Sib said he was in the area mainly to try to get thawed out a bit.

Some other traveling '35ers include (as of the time of this writing): Mary Lou and Frank Wheeler who departed Los Altos Hills on 17 December for Athens to cruise for six weeks in GOLDEN ODYSSEY from there to Hong Hong. The flight home com56

pletes their circumnavigation of the globe, and Mary Lou hopes they can now stay home for the rest of '84. Patsy and George Hutchinson, upon return home to Severna Park from seeing relatives and the A/N game in Southern California, left on 2 December for the Canary Islands to board SEA CLOUD for a cruise to Antigua until 20 December.

They had a big family Christmas at home, and then in mid-January left on a round-the-world trip.

Dottie and Henry Eppes headed for a six-week trip to Hawaii on 16 January and expect to be back home in Sarasota on 1 March. Traba and Virgil McQuarry are exchanging the wintry weather of Arkansas for that of the "Land of the ruby red grapefruit." They'll return to Flippin about 1 April. Elise and Jack Seymour had Christmas in Taipei with their son Jim; he is manager of the branch of Bankers Trust. They will visit Honolulu on the way home to Branford (CT). Penny and Bud Paret, after attending the game in Pasadena, flew to Manzanillo, Mexico, for a week with friends before returning to their Bethesda home.

They planned to spend February in Barbados. Fran and Nev Shaffer left Santa Fe and arrived in Honolulu on 1 December to spend the Winter there. Ruth and Chet Briggs from Port Townsend Christmased with their son Kevin in Augsburg, Germany. Enroute, they stopped off in Annapolis where their daughter, Laurie (Lt. USN), and her husband, LCdr. Candalor ('72), are both on duty at the Academy.

Jack Barleon phoned on 13 December from the VA Hospital in Brockton (MA) that Beep Kinsley had visited him in late November. Beep is still an attorney in Marblehead, and Jack enjoyed reminiscing with him.

Dave Nash reports he has a spare copy of the '35 Lucky Bag and our 20 Year Rendez-vous.

Anyone wanting one or both should communicate directly with Dave at 845 J Avenue, Coronado CA 92118.

For those who live in, or journey to, the WBA area, the day and place of the monthly Class Council luncheon has been changed to the second Wednesday at the Army-Navy Country Club. All '35ers are invited and will be wholeheartedly welcomed. Let Lou Detweiler or one of the other members of the Class Council know if you can attend.

The Staff for our 50-Year Book has been working diligently on the preparation of biographies.

At the end of the year, Jesse Gay reported that first drafts had been completed on almost all deceased Classmates, but the receipt of biographic material and pictures from some living C/Ms has been slow. As the requested deadline for submission of the above material was 1 March, if you haven't sent it in by the time you read this, you are delinquent, but please submit it now. Late submissions will be worked in as long as possible. In recent weeks there has been an encouraging upsurge in responses from class widows. The deadline for ordering copies of the book remains 1 September 1984. It is also encouraging that payment has already been received for about 40% of those originally indicating they desired copies.

Address changes: Ned Dougherty to 37 Green End Ave., Middletown Rl 02840; Bill Ryan to 546 20th Court, Vero Beach FL 32962; Hank Shonerd's widow, MilUe, to 6305 Senator Lane, Sacramento CA 95828; Woody Woodward's widow, Barbara Garside, Box 315, Brooksville ME 04617.

36 Pres., Capt. Frank G. Law USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale VA 22003 Percent Members: 86 Sorry to let you all down last Shipmate, but it isn't easy to handle a typewriter while lying in bed, so we took the easy way out. Feeling much better now, but still have a little back pain. Thanks to the sacro-brace and a knee pad and the fact that it was only the left side and not our driving leg, we were able to be up and about by the end of November in time to drive to Davenport, Iowa, where we attended a three-day family reunion celebrating Ede's sister's 50th Wedding Anniversary. Home again, 1983 closed with a bang! Hope it was better with all of you. In one day, 26 December to be exact, our household almost fell apart. It all started with putting our younger poodle in an oxygen tent, followed in succession by a burst water pipe in the basement — no plumbers available, it being a holiday; a dead battery in Ede's car; an accidental closing of the fireplace damper thereby causing much smoke and causing the alarm system to activate; and a dead outgoing phone line when we tried to call the fire department to say there was no fire. So '84 should be a good year for the Ellises. Surely nothing else could happen. But enough about our troubles and on with some news.

Held over from the end of the year. A note from Billy Johnson (15 Oct.) said he and Denny were back in Australia but that he was reluctant to give us the Sydney and Sausalito addresses because they were returning to Honolulu for Christmas, their home base. Said Billy: " . . . We are listed in the Honolulu, Sydney, and Sausalito phone books and would be pleased to hear from any Classmates who are in these areas — hopefully we will be home."

Bill Groner wrote (21 Oct.) expressing his views regarding the 50th. Said there had been a smallscale '36 reunion in October when Hope Amme hosted a surprise birthday party on BALCLUTHA — a full-rigged ship museum. Present were the Arndts, the Lincolns, and the Ryans.

Jake Fyfe's letter (23 Oct.) also expressed his views on the 50th Reunion: " . . . Let's stay in a classy hotel and do the thing right when the town is less crowded and more peaceful. This is our 'Biggie' — let's do it right!" He also reported Katie and Fred Chenault had been visiting him the previous week. Both were fine, except unfortunately while playing golf Katie fell while looking for Jake's ball in the rough. Result: one broken ankle and the discomfort of crutches and a walking cast on her left leg. Said Jake: " . . . Am going to visit my son in Honolulu for Christmas and will be stopping by Oceanside on my way home.

By then Katie should have healed enough to take me on a tour of the San Diego Zoo." Ralph and Carol Humes on the Madeira Toboggan Ride

Shipmate, March 1984

Carol and Ralph Humes vacationed in Portugal and the Madeira Islands last September. Ralph wanted to return to the latter to see if it was the same as in '33 and '35 as well as to take the "toboggan" ride down the mountain — something he'd missed on our two midshipman cruises. The accompanying photo proves he accomplished his goal. Said Ralph: " . . . With the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, we found costs very modest — a pleasant siuprise. OtJy notable change were three new large hotels and all taxis Mercedes Benz."

How about the A-N Game? Wasn't it great! We saw it on TV while in Iowa along with an Army brother-in-law who after the first play said: "High School playing — I'm going in the back room and play cribbage." Notes on many of the Christmas cards received sang the praise of the Caldwells, Furers, and Springers for the wonderful post-game celebration co-hosted at the home of Tita and Hugh Caldwell in Pasadena. We Easterners all wish we could have been present. Instead, most of us had to be content with Homecoming weekend at which five couples and Barbara Schlech attended the Friday night Alumni KT/ Dinner affair and sixteen couples were present at the post-game party hosted by Audrey and Randy Meade. Our thanks to the Meades for making an otherwise dull Saturday (Pitt won the game) a most enjoyable and hvely Homecoming.

The Christmas luncheon at Vinson Hall on 14 December was again well attended, 27 being present to enjoy the Christmas cheer, free drinks on Santa, and a very delicious meal. Present were: John Alford; Blanche and Jack Baiuneister; Nancy and Fred Beimett; Dorothy and Paul Bjarnason; Pat and Dick Bradley; Dorothy and Mack Butler; Ede and Bill EUis; Parker Folsom; Jim Gray with his mother as guest and Honorary Class member; Rosa and Frank Law; Madeleine Moreau; Lib and Dixie Nohrden; Margot and Onion PhiUips; Kathleen and Jack Ryder; Mary Ware; and Warren Woodville. No particular news picked up except that Nancy and Fred Bennett were about to take off on a Christmas cruise aboard SS VISTAFJORD, and Parker Folsom brought all up-to-date on 50th Reunion plans, stating that another letter would soon be forthcoming as the result of the responses to the earlier questionnaire. The luncheon adjourned until February with best wishes for a happy '84 from all present to all of you out there around the world.

We thank you all for the many Christmas greetings received. News of interest on the cards came from: Ann and Warfield Bennett: " . . . We beat 'em in California. Wish we could have been there along with the 9,000 Cadets and Mids. Heard the '36 party at the Caldwells' home was great. Guess our next trip to the DC area will be the 50th. See you then."

Buimy and Vince Combs: " . . . Great weather — still traveUng, still flying, stiU enjoying ourselves. We're fine and planning for 1986 Homecoming."

Lurline and Charlie Eisenbach: " . . . We have a new grandson, Matthew Eisenbach, born 7 August at the Army Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. We flew to Seattle on 1 August and stayed with SaUy, Haigh and crew, and visited wth Sherry, Bob and their crew. Charlie has decided we must move to the State of Washington. So all we need now is a buyer for our house in Florida.

Happy New Year to all."

Marge and Russ Faust: " . . . moved from the Valley up to the Texas Hill Country, a distance of 300 miles, on 19 November. The place is about 20 miles from George and Robin's and the other way 30 miles from Ceci and Charlie and their two children — which is the main reason for moving Shipmate, March 1984

here. Our new address: Rt. 1 Box 110, Driftwood TX 78619. Son Allen is still in Puerto Rico but spent two months with us last year because of a broken leg. So I guess we can do without him this Christmas even though we do like to have all our brood with us at that time of the year."

Mary Louise Hunter: " . . . Off to Maine on 23 December to spend Christmas with Dr. Anne."

Sylvia and Bob Odening: " . . . Assume you will be swamped with notes, etc., arising out of the rout of the Gray-legs, so won't add to the paper work except muchos gracias to the Caldwells, Furers, and Springers for their super socialistic soiree after the game The same week end, Lil and Tom Dabney rested on our shores after a month-long tour 'down under.' They are now ardent fans of the Aussies and vice versa."

Jean and Bev Reed spent most of the year traveling. In April they visited Costa Rica and later spent their 3rd anniversary in the Grand Bahamas. In July they visited in the Atlanta area prior to making the "big trip" to Hawaii, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti, and California. They described their thirteen-day coach tour of New Zealand as being similar to visiting five European countries — the charm of Scotland and England; the Alps and glaciers of Switzerland; the green farming hills of Austria; and the beautiful fjords of Norway.

While in Honolulu they had a get-together with the Sheas and Sleights, then enjoyed drinks and dinner with Denny and Billy Johnson in Sydney, winding up their trip at the super post A-N Game party at the Caldwells.

Nancy and Tom Reed left for their Winter in Sarasota on 1 January. Before they left, they moved into another apartment in the same complex in which they were living in Memphis. When they get home about 1 March their new address will be: 371 Highland, Apt. #1, Memphis TN 38122; phone: 901/458-6374.

Betsy and Jim Shaw were still up in the north country taking care of their many animals and trekking back and forth between their New Hampshire farm and their Maine Island. Their newest passenger in their crew is a Welsh Corgie named Shoo for Shoo Fly Pie. They reported that they'd had a visit by Beverly and Bill Price while on their island during the Summer.

Bill Lewis reports that he had suffered a heart attack back in June, was hospitalized and is now in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. He is selling his house in Norfolk and moving to a southern town where the only noise is that of the local train.

His new address is: 119 Church St., Moncks Corner SC 29461; Phone: 803/899-3126.

1983 was not without its usual periods of those suffering illness or requiring hospitalization.

Besides your reporter, those in this category included Randy Meade, Golda Myers, and Claire Vogel Foley — illnesses; Frank Law and Jimmy McCauley — surgery; Rosa Law — broken arm; and John Preston — severe stroke and hospitalization. Am happy to say that of this writing all are now on the road to recovery with the exception of John Preston whose unofficial prognosis for substantial recovery is uncertain but hopeful.

Those wishing to send John a cheery note should sent it to his home address: Box 682, Balboa CA 92661, where John's daughter picks up his mail on a frequent basis.

Once again we regret ending our news on a sad note. A note from Connie Millett (29 Nov.) advised that John Millett had passed away on 14 November after a long battle with cancer.

On 11 December we were saddened by the death of our good friend and Bancroft Hall neighbor Danny Entler. Danny had been in and out of the hospital all during the year. Funeral services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 16

December followed by interment in Arhngton National Cemetery.

Our deepest sympathy is expressed to Connie and Dorothy and members of their famihes.

Classmates and friends may send personal condolences to the home addresses: Connie — 1150 110th Ter. NE, Miami FL 33161; and Dotty — 710 American Dr., Apt. 43, Annapolis MD 21403.

That's it for now. Hopefully, we'll see you next issue.

37 Chmn. Wash, area, Capt. James B. Denton USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston USN (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W., Washington DC 20008 Cort. Sec'y, RAdm. John R. Wadleigh USN (Ret.) 313 Swan's Wharf Row Brick Market Place Newport Rl 02840 Percent Members: 79 How are your memories of printable verses of "Gawd, but it's cold in Maryland"? In the 1934 Winter, 3rd Co. 1st Platoon plebes were required to bring in a new verse each time it snowed. First classmen Barney Woods, Bill Crutcher, and Scoofer Coffin were hard ones to satisfy, as Squire Pridmore and John DeVane can also tell you.

Imagination and vocabulary were stretched mighty thin. Newport's weather this Christmas season makes that Crabtown winter seem balmy by comparison. Or it is just aching joints and shrivelling bronchial tubes after fifty years?

John Reese from the Washington group choose an excellent time to send in some news for he leads the list of our "70 club" birthdays for March.

John tells of summer cruises he and Jean have made in the past two years aboard the liners VEENDAM and ROTTERDAM to Bermuda and the Caribbean, and then goes on to discuss less relaxing water travel, writing, "1 also had an interesting and at times rigorous ten-day cruise in May on the Intracoastal Waterway from Pompano Beach, Florida, to Solomons, Maryland — 1200 miles in a 25-foot open boat. The skipper had relieved me as commodore of the Lord Calvert Yacht Club several years ago, so we had a compatible crew.

The Albemarle Sound lived up to its reputation of at times being the roughest body of water on the Atlantic coast. We were fortunate, however, to find a comfortable position just astern of a northbound cruise ship and made the 15-mile crossing in relative comfort — and safety." A bit closer to the water than from CONWAY'S bridge thirty years earlier, John! — Others joining the "70 club" are Jim Cresap, Syd Freedman, Charlie Putnam, Jerry Hughes, Hank Rowe, Beagle Smith, Al Carr, and Doug Carson. Many Happy Returns to all of you, and to the younger March celebrants Bob Ware, Gerry Joyce, Tommy Pearsail, Jack Obermeyer, Jesse Robinson, and to that youngest, Frank Worth of 1916 vintage.

Ed Pace wrote from North Carolina about Homecoming and earlier doings. In August he and Kay went dude ranching in Colorado with children and grandchildren, en route home, stopping in Alburquerque to see the Sandersons. Ed states, "Both Missy and Sandy were healthy, busy, and enjoying life. Missy has retired, and Sandy is still teaching math at a private school. He said he was going to continue as long as they will have him.

He loves his work and the youngsters in his classes.

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route to a ship and high school reunion up in Yankee land. Later, after Homecoming, Edie and Bud Hall came through, staying with June and Bob Northwood just up the drive from us." Good to have news from the golfing area of Carolina, Ed. Again Wes Steesy has sent in reports on Washington-Annapolis group luncheons. In November seven stalwarts showed up, Wes, Jim Denton, Ed Finney, Larry Brantley, Schnitzel Schneider, Fred Janney, and Zeke Soucek. Later Bob Eriy, east for the USNAA trustees meeting, joined. Discussion again centered on Jim Denton's new sailboat (see earlier comments in Jan.-Feb. Shipmate). Bob ErIy brought news of San Diego Classmates and the possibility of regular luncheons in that area. A new regular luncheon date was instituted for the December session. Readers please note that the Washington-Annapolis group meets the second Thursday of each month at noon at the Army-Navy Country Club, and no longer on the second Tuesday. Wes, Denton, Finney, Soucek, Janney, Schneider, were joined by Don Baer, Jim Cruse, John Reese, Buck Wilsie, Bob Farrington, Johnny Johnston, and Bill Mack for this meeting.

Bill gave an update on 50th reunion plans. Save the dates of 1-3 June of your calendars-180 of those polled voted for Spring, and 4 for the Fall.

The Memorial project is on schedule and will remain thus if we all carry out our pledges for each year. Reunion committee chairmen are appointed.

A small committee will be meeting before the January luncheon to make initial plans on a 50-Year Fix, exact form to be determined, but in Wes Steesy's words, "We do plan some sort of 50-Year Fix, and invite any suggestions be sent directly to Jimmy Denton (4(X)0 Whispering Lane, Annandale VA 22003)."

Thanks to all concerned for recent holiday letters and cards. Here are a few briefs and news items. Johnny Nielsen from Santa Barbara likes the birthday greetings in each issue and requested a chronological listing. He also pointed out that the caption of the Norfolk group photo in the October Shipmate omitted. Squire Pridmore, second row, center. Our apologies. Squire.

John Morse in Menlo Park, California, noted that Betty had had a rough year with the doctors but was now progressing and regaining stamina.

All three Morse boys are back in CaHfornia, Bob as a therapeutic body technician in La Jolla, Thom back from Indonesia and now at Vandenberg AFB with Bechtel Co., and Alex with Johnson Controls Co. in San Francisco. Betty and John really regretted not getting to the San Francisco group's ArmyNavy game meeting at Carolyn and Larry Bernard's in Santa Rosa. Another West Coast brief from Peggy and Bernie Bieri told of their autumn trip to Greece, the arrival of a 3 '/z pound lovable poodle, and a visit with Peg and "Old Folks" Taylor for the Navy victory in Pasadena in November.

Eleanor and Rex Wheeler sent a card shortly before leaving Norfolk to cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles aboard ROYAL VIKING SKY over the Christmas holidays. The Wheelers' pact to slow down in 1984 has yet to put a damper on their travel plans. Hope the Wadleighs can join you again on a travel abroad, Eleanor and Rex! — Also from Norfolk, Walt Barry wrote that he and Mary are off for Cocoa Beach on 30 December, perhaps stopping to see Dottie and Pete Frederick in St. Petersburg on the way. Walt reported that Ibby Rixey's widow, Shirley Norton, (wife of Capt. Court Norton '41) passed away in November.

Speed Currie sent me an address for Lydia and Bill Fey, not in the 1983 USNAA Register — Cdr. W. L. Fey, USN (Ret.), 3713 South George Mason 58

Drive, Falls Church VA 22041. Gloria and Speed have kept close to home in recent weeks. Son Michael, USNA '67, commands the A-6 squadron aboard INDEPENDENCE with the Sixth Fleet. The December 4 air strike against terrorist positions behind Beirut included A-6 aircraft, and by coincidence was Michael's 39th birthday. Our prayers are with that young man and his family these days!

From Bess and Jack Slaughter came word that Jack has sold his real-estate business in Leesburg, Virginia, but will continue to work for the new owners on a part-time basis. In January they were to be en route to Florida on the revitalized auto train for some welcome warm weather.

From the chilly shore of Massachusetts Bay in Hingham, Bob Wescott sent a picture of his eldest son. Clay Goodloe Wescott, with bride Allyson.

The young couple were married this past summer at Colgate, New York, and are now in Nairobi, Kenya, where Clay is a consultant in economics with the Harvard Institute for International Development, working with the Kenya Ministry of Finance. Priscilla hopes to visit there in late Winter, while Bob continues with his job in the Massachusetts Port Authority.

Betty and Johnny Johnston sent news of a threeweek Canadian trip before Christmas, its primary purpose to attend the 15th Annual Convention of the International Snuff Bottle Society, held in Toronto, There they met Liz Miller, Tom's widow, whom Johnny had signed up in the Society during our 45th reunion in Coronado. Liz is interested primarily in Chinese snuff bottles and has a collection of over twenty. She and the Johnstons joined forces frequently in the several activities of this convention.

Classmate William H. Reynolds, address 12943 Nettles Drive, Newport News VA 23606, sent in an update of his activites. Bill left us second class year, graduated from Georgia Tech in 1938 and until a few years ago worked for Newport News Shipbuilding Co. in electrical designing. He and Charlotte (nee Boush) who, like Bill, came from a Navy family, have two children. Son Bill is in Roanoke, Virginia, and daughter Charlotte is married to a South Dakota state conservation official.

Since retirement from NNSB, Bill and Charlotte have traveled around the U.S. including the inland passage to Alaska, and this Christmas were on board Holland America liner ROTTERDAM for two weeks in the Caribbean.

Greetings from Bob Farrington brought the first post-Army game report. Bob writes, "A dozen Classmates gathered with Helen and me at our home on the Potomac and a 'tailgate' party. Helen predicted before the game that the score would be 42-17. Everyone was amazed at the 42-13 final, except Helen who claimed that the three looked like a 7 in her crystal ball. It was a great day for Navy and for '37."

Four intrepid 1937 couples, Ann and Jim Cruse, Martha and Gordy Matheson, Patty and Roger Mahle, and Mary and Charlie Minter, joined forces with a sizable number of other rapid Navy fans from the East Coast for a memorable jaunt west in the Alumni Association sponsored package-tour to the Army-Navy game. Charlie Minter as reporter writes, "Leaving the Washington National Airport on Monday morning, our happy little group arrived in Fun City (Las Vegas for the uninitiated) around noon and proceeded immediately to our modest hostelry, an unpretentious little place known as Caesar's Palace that couldn't have covered more than ten acres, with rooms featuring circular baths the size of the average household swimming pool, as well as circular beds beneath circular overhead mirrors presumably for the convenience of men who like

to shave in bed. As was true of most Las Vegas hotels, Caesar's had a featured entertainer appearing nightiy — a fellow someone told me was named Wayne Newton who sings his little heart out every night for only $12 miUion a year, according to Time magazine. I hated to miss his show, but there was a rerun of 'I Love Lucy' on TV. I was also told that getting in to see Wayne was simplicity in itself. All you had to do in addition to paying the $40 a head cover charge was stand in line for up to 45 minutes, slip the doorman $20, et voila, you were at a cozy table from which you could easily see the stage with a pair of high-powered field glasses." About the actual game, Charlie notes, "Our Los Angeles stay was a most pleasant one, highlighted, of course, by the most exciting and satisfactory opening four minutes that has ever been seen in an Army-Navy game. There was a huge Alumni tent where I assume Classmates congregated after the game, but we saw only States Mead and Bernie and Johnny Neilsen. From Xmas cards, 1 have learned there were others there. The Mehles did not return with us, but went to Coronado for a visit with Barbara and Bunny Shupper. They were thoughtful enough to call us — at 0345 East Coast Time through some temporary confusion concerning which way the time differential works — to let us know they had arrived safely." (C/S note — maybe the world was turning the other way after Las Vegas?) Thank you, Charlie, for another on-the-scene report of class activities.

News has just come, also from Charlie Minter, of the sudden death on Christmas day of Margaret Huelsenbeck. To Paul and the family the Class extends deepest sympathy. Services for Margaret were held in St. Andrews Chapel, USNA, on 29 December with burial in the Naval Academy Cemetery. Paul's address is 401 Chews Landing, Haddonfield NJ 08033.

With this Shipmate issue your C/S completes a year of putting together your news items and memorabilia. Sincere thanks to all who have contributed in person, by phone, and by mail. Please keep communications of any type flowing towards Newport. We are moving towards the 50-Year date of our first sea duty as midshipmen, the cruise to Europe in " W Y O " and " A R K Y . " Let's have some memories and photographs of that busy Summer of 1934. Sea stories generate at the Academy, but real sea stories come from ships afloat. That first cruise started a year of major changes in our Navy lives and perspectives!

38 Pres., Col. John A. Saxten Jr. USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Snowden Arthur USN (Ret.) 10207 Dickens Ave., Bethesda MD 20814 Percent Members: 78 Our Classmate, Frederick Horace Greene, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, died in late December while visiting his son. At the Academy Fred achieved distinction as the center of the 1938 national champion lacrosse team and, to a lesser extent, as Hank Jackson's roommate. Fred is survived by his wife Catheryne (Peggy), by two daughters, and a son. Peggy wrote us a note of appreciation, as follows: "No matter what length of time a last illness takes, we are never prepared for that last good-by. It is a time when warm and loving support is greatly needed. 1 feh so close to all our friends in the Class of '38 when 1 saw the beautiful blue and gold floral tribute on the church altar steps beside Fred. The Navy was dear to Fred's heart, he admired all of you. We were fortunate to have a long and happy life together, and Shipmate, March 1984

I have our wonderful family, Pat, Betty, and John and their families to share our memories. Please convey to Fred's Classmates many thanks for their thoughtfulness."

Barron Hunnicutt, beloved wife of Bill Hunnicutt, died suddenly on December 13th. Funeral services, attended by a number of '38ers and their wives, were in the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Interment was in a family plot in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Norcross, Georgia. At the time of her death Barron was actively teaching courses in art history at Wilson College. A number of her students attended the funeral mass. Barron was a stimulating, alert, and energetic lady. The Washington group will certainly miss her. Our sincerest sympathies to Bill Hunnicutt, who is continuing to live alone at their remote farm. Good luck. Bill!

By coincidence. Hank Jackson, whose name appears above, had a notable experience about six months ago. He noticed something odd about his right leg just above the ankle. There was a little black protuberance and his sock was snagging on it. Hank did a httle manipulation with his finger and, lo and behold, out popped the fragment of a 50 caliber machine gun bullet. Hank had been hit in the right leg during a strike against the Japanese at Rabaul on January 24, 1944. The leg decided after some 39'/2 years to reject the offending object.

At the 45th â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Raymers, Melvins, Herb Mandel We haven't yet finished with recollections of the 45th reunion. We have six more pictures taken at the dinner dance, a snapshot of Herb Mandel and friends, some observations by Bill Dimmick, and selections from three letters written by John Burrill. We also had a copy of a cartoon from The LA Times. (Editor's note: Regrettably, the cartoon did not reproduce. It showed a big guy holding a drink and wearing a huge badge with the label, "Hello, my name is Frank." He is gaily approaching two women who remark, "He's back again!")

One and a half pages of John Burrill's longest letter were devoted to explaining that Pat Callahan had played better tennis than had John Burrill on two consecutive days at the Hotel del Coronado.

(But not by much.) And besides you can't really tell who played better because they were playing doubles and not singles. Besides that, they were playing mixed doubles and semi-mixed doubles.

Martha (Marty) Ingram, Bill's wife, and Dave Fairbanks, son-in-law of Pat Callahan, played on the first day. On the second day Evelyn Meadows joined Marty Ingram and the two of them almost beat the two men (4-6). Examining the evidence reported by John Burrill it's hard to get very excited about who was the champion male tennis player.

After the San Diego reunion John Burrill got together with John Hausman (who had ordered a reunion book even though he didn't attend).

John H. has counted the people in our original 1938 Lucky Bag. 452 of us ('38) are named therein, but only 438 of that number graduated, leaving 14 non-grads. The two Johns tried to identify those fourteen. They got "most" but not all of them.

Do any of you readers of Shipmate know the identities of all fourteen?

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John Burrill, who seems to get invited to all of the fashionable parties, attended on the afternoon and evening of 30 October a party given by Maria and Nate Sonenshein in their handsome, beautifully decorated home in Moraga, California, in the hills on the east side of San Francisco Bay. The party was given for Classmates living in North CaHfornia. John wrote that Nate "did a hell of a good job of passing superb hors d'oeuvres. (It was fun to have an admiral serving us.)"

John Burrill also attending the Army-Navy game and Was duly thrilled by Navy's glorious performance. But he had to park his beautiful gasguzzling Mark V on muddy, swamplike "grass."

He says Betty and Fred Bardshar, Bobbette and Guy Gugliotta, and heard that Bill Ingram was present, but invisible from row 59. He also added a few lines concerning what he had said a month before about tennis during the 45th reunion. His remarks are so poignant that 1 quote them in full: "Going back to the September reunion and the tennis, and analyzing scores, Pat Callahan was clearly the first day winner and Marty (Martha) Ingram was number two (2)! However, on the second and final day, I seemed to be just a hair better than Pat Callahan since, playing with our women partners, my team almost beat his. Thank God, Pat and 1 did win against the two women, but is was a near thing."

For gosh sakes, didn't anybody see BiUie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs?

And here are Bill Dimmick's observations on the 45th reunion.

"And yet when two or three shall meet," or 180!

Our 45th reunion was a beautiful occasion to renew old friendships, become acquainted with some we didn't know too well during Academy days, and exchange memories as well as presentday experiences as we enjoy our sunset years.

"Good to see Bill Hurly, who left USNA after 2nd class year, the call of the medical profession stronger than the call of the sea. Dr. Bill served as MD in the Navy during the war and recently retired after a medical career in North Dakota. Irv Frankel and Annette, looking great, down from Tacoma. Grant and Jean, among old friends, extended their trip to San Jose and Monterey. With a little urging from the Washington Group, Bob Bidwell made the reunion. Saint St. John, out of the wine and museum business (2nd and 3rd careers), looking young as ever. Saint and Margie have a grandson at USNA! Charlie Akers is still PR-ing for Glendale Federal, but he finds time to sail his new 41-foot sailboat, moored at his waterfront-home dock.

"Jim and Kay Payne came from their lakeside home in Virginia. Chuck and Patricia Welte up from manana land in Mexico. Jim 'Horsey' Lawrence from New Jersey has had a successful career writing children's books and comic strips.

Lowell Jett joined us from Mill Valley, California. He was an eye casualty at USNA but saw naval service during WWII and has retired from the naval reserve.

"So good Dan Henry could be with us in spite of painful injuries from a recent accident, enjoying the reunion activities from a wheelchair. A real stout-hearted shipmate and friend to us all. Dan has the best with Wanda's loving care.

"Kudos and many mercis to Al and Margaret Laborde for hosting their elegant cocktail party in the Del Coronado's garden patio, a storybook setting. Another opportunity to exchange sea stories and memories with Classmates/shipmates.

Our lovely wives enjoyed renewing old friendships.

Al has contributed so much to exploration for oil and development of offshore drilling platforms.

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Class at their lovely Coronado Shores condo building climaxed our 45th reunion, an unforgettable renewal of old friendships. We are truly indebted to them for this gracious farewell gesture.

Bill Dimmick."

In December the Washington Group had its annual Christmas season dinner, this time at the Fort McNair Officers' Club. Everyone seemed to agree that it was a good party. Attending were: Ray Alexander and Emily Elmore, Shirley and Jim Andrews, Anne and Snow Arthur, Jean and OIlie Bagby, Claire and Paul Becker, Doris and Ray Berthrong, Gigi and Phil Beshany, Elaine and Jake Bland, Jack Bogley, Louise and Bill Boykin, Ro Brown, Mary Bullard, Ann Church, Jean and Connie Conrad, Janet and Deke Ela, Harriet and Hugh Elwood, Julie and John Ferriter, Eleanor Fitz-Patrick, Jo and Carl Fleps, Fran Hartigan, Jean and Grant Heston, Connie and Hank Jackson, Skippy and Jake Jakel, Margaret and Frank Jones, Betty Luby, Di and Joe McDowell, Emilou and Agee Melvin, Nels and Betsy Nelson, Kay and Chet Owen, Betty and Jack Raymer, Sylvia and Mike Rindskopf, Peggy and Hugh Robinson, Peggy Washington, Muriel Wells.

And here's our listing of Tables 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 from the 45th Reunion.

TABLE #7, 1-John Burrill, 2-Sally Douglas, 3-Jim Douglas, 4-Betty Booth, 5-Albie Booth, 6-Kitty Ogle, 7-El Ogle, 8-Mary Ann Schelling, 9-Bob ScheUing, 10-Carlotta Burrill; TABLE #8, 1-Jean Suydam, 2-Tag Grell, 3-Dottie Grell, 4-Jack Bogley, 5-Andy Olah, 6-Charlotte Olah, 7-Elmer Sprott, 8-Elaine Bland, 9-Jake Bland, lO-Wendy Suydam; TABLE #9, 1-Carolo Rovetta, 2-Lilyan Carlson, 3-Saint St. John, 4-Margie St. John, 5-Bill Hasler, 6-Bemice Hasler, 7-Dan Harrington, 8-Jessie Harrington, 9-John Carlson, 10-Mrs. Carlson; TABLE #10, 1-Marie Lawrence, 2-John Lawrence, 3-Lilian Kabat, 4-Jim Payne, 5-Jean Heston, 6-Grant Heston, 7-Kay Payne, 8-Alec Ball, 9-Patty Hauck, 10-Ham Hauck; TABLE #11, 1-John Stevens, 2-Betty Louise Stevens, 3-Frank Silk, 4-Ruth Silk, 5-Pat Callahan, 6-Rose Callahan, 7-Al Emig, 8-Jean (Bryant) Emig; TABLE # 12, 1-Unk. Alford, 2-Kay Alford, 3-Wah Kreamer, 4-Patty Kreamer, 5-Bill Rogers, 6-Jane Rogers, 7-Randy Klippel, 8-Dolores Klippel, 9-Bill Glennon, 10-Norma Glennon.

39 Pres., Capt. Femald P. Anderson USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. W. J. Ruhe USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean VA 22102 Percent Members: 78 Sifting through the Christmas notes received from '39ers I can record the following items of interest (you figure out who wrote the cards): from Adele and Pete Shumway, "Pete's Prince-racquet

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has him beating opponents, and his locksmithing thriving, while Adele is learning concentration in tennis and 'feeding mouths.' " From Judy and Hank Reaves: "S. Bobcynski had a neck artery operation and miraculously survived. He has been in such poor health his family is now ecstatic. Jane B. was 'coach' at the birth (natural of course) of her latest grandchild, as she has been for three previous ones. She says she's overjoyed at the experience and 'addicted.' The Art Fischers, Skeet Bemises and Fred Clarkes just returned from a great tour of S. E. Asia. Lou Spear, in Napa, undergoing building agonies — for a marvelous home they'll hopefully have in '84! Our Whit just became Doctor of Oriental Medicine (acupuncture, etc.), working on '84 Olympic hopefuls in an L.A. sports-injury clinic. Rest of us fine!'' From Mary Lou and Sy Sugg, "I'm teaching part time again this year (at East Carolina U, Greenville) and enjoying it (Russian studies)." From Pat and Ben Jarvis, "I continue to hold a clean bill of health with monthly medical checks at Letterman. Plain Lucky. We are having a wet and windy Fall and thinking of London or Mexico in February." From June and Jack Fidel, "Jack still with Embry Riddle and enjoying it — June keeping more than busy with her garden clubbing." From Ginny and Jim Dunford, "We still remember the '39 Europe trip with great warmth. It was one of the nicest things in many years. Fargo is again tempting us with cruises but as of now it's 'no.' We are planning to be in San Diego in May. May drive our trailer out and do it right. We are very busy with God knows what." From Libby Vandergrift, "I'm still trying to become the Grandma Moses of the 1980s — traveling at a turtle's pace, but enjoying every moment. Will be making a trip to East Coast at the end of May. 1 forget when the San Diego reunion is. About that time? Your column keeps me informed, even about that street in California (San Diego destroyer base) named after Big Jake."

From Joan and Eli Roth, "Hope to be able to attend one of the Washington luncheons even if we don't have family reasons for being in the DC area.

Our Smithsonian daughter Louise is now asst. prof, at Duke, so we sped by last month to see her digs at Thanksgiving. It's difficult to tell from the papers whether anybody in charge of DC knows what he's doing, etc." From Trina and Tom Weschler, "We had such a good time during the Americas Cup Races. Went out in the destroyer EDSON; seemed like ol' times. Despite the outcome, loved every minute. Now off to Australia in '87.

Before that we'll be going to Quebec (Tom by sea on a Tall Ship) which threatens to prevent our going to Coronado for the 45th — we'll see." From Mickey Higgs, "My Holly (the bugle player, along with her mother) lives in Columbus now. If I don't get to Washington, will see you at the Reunion."

From Therese and Frank Fuller, "Had a ball at Seniors Golf School for a week in Sun City. Going to Cancun in January. See you in May." From Gene and Tom Murphy, "Tom got to his fiftieth high school reunion in August. Had three letters and a phone call from old flames before the event, but Gene went along to keep the fires under control. From now on we go every five years in deference to our advancing ages. We hope to be at the San Diego reunion and follow it with a leisurely drive up the West Coast, visiting brothers in Concord and ending at Bremerton." From Betty and Casey Childers, "Will spend Christmas at home for the first time, etc." From the Don Furlongs, "See you in Coronado." From the Doc Abbots, their Eighth Annual Non-Christmas Card.

The intro will suffice to give the flavor of their 4,000-word letter: "We apologize every other year for this communication. Traditionally our apology

cites a disgruntled friend who, years ago, received a canned Christmas letter saying little Gladys had braces on her teeth, and our friend hadn't the foggiest notion who little Gladys was! Well, if you think that was bad, please be advised that Spencer has to wear a Frankley, pronounced FRANKEL. (If you don't know who Spencer is, check the progeny matrix overleaf. If you don't know what a FRANKEL is, check with your orthodontist.) By the way, if you can't remember who Doc and Margaret are, there's been a ghastly mistake. Even so, please accept our wish that you and yours have a Blessed and Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. This is also an excellent time to try the whole thing for two points in your waste basket!"

From Gus Norwood, "Our 3,000-mile bus tour of England, etc. . . . Since we flew from Vancouver, Gus did some research there in the library of B.C. Hydro for his book on power history for the Northwest Public Power Association." From Betsy and Pres Shamer, "Finally made it to Bermuda and loved it. Next Summer will be hot, but All Navy, with our IOWA reunion in Biloxj and a destroyer reunion in Hot Springs, Arkansas."

From Jean and Max Kerns, "Appreciate your work on the '39 Shipmate column. Please keep it up." From Nida and John Renfro, "I'm still golfing and painting, but nothing to brag about. Nida has had to give up golf temporarily. Our Renny is having his first child in February — which ought to be worth some golf balls from Norm Bennett.

After 1 February 1984 our address. Quail Run #1144, 6007 Percival Rd., Columbia SC 29206."

Henrietta and Paul Scrazi?

From Henrietta and Paul Schratz, "We made two excursions to Florida for a bit of sun and lots of lawn and garden work in preparation for long-term tenants. Meanwhile, the Naval Academy social life and our many friends and neighbors make it very difficult to break away from Glen Oban. But someday we'll move to Florida and the delightful life in Sugarmill Woods — we think. Besides Paul's many writing commitments, he has also been active in foreign and defense policy with the Marshall Group and the American Committee on East-West Accord." (Paul's virtuosity as a writer is unquestionable — his spelling however is suspect as evidenced by his license plates. See photo accurately recorded by Stan Hindman.)

Skeet Bemis expanded on Judy Reaves' note above; "All of us (Clarkes, Fischers and Bemises) managed to rendezvous on the way back from Hong Kong in Honolulu, with Kathy and Bud Cooper and Lillian and Joe Vasey for dinner."

Chris and George Scott checked in by postcard: "Add our names to the list of travehng '39ers. Let us assure you that in Mandalay the wind is still in the palm trees and the Temple Bells still say take me back, etc. However, the red flotilla was nowhere in sight. Near the River Kwai Bridge, George spotted Pedicale #39 (license plate) and tried to catch him for a picture, but the bike disappeared too fast."

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Pat and Don Furlong with daughter Patricia Ann and Hal Felix Betty Fischer and Lillian Vasey in back, and Betty Clark, Kathy Cooper and Kathy Bemis

Hazel Felix, Polly Thompson, Ursula and Tex Harris Fred Clarke and Skeets Bemis in back, then Art Fischer, Joe Vasey and Bud Cooper

Hal Felix sent in a report on the Army-Navy game at Pasadena. The picture enclosed was taken

by Howie Thompson. From left to right: Jim McAllister, Maria and Tex Harris, Felix, Ernie Schreiter, Polly Thompson, Bernice McAllister, Kay Schreiter, Margaret Blackburn, Hazel Felix, Blackie Blackburn, Pat, Patricia Ann and Don Furlong and Art Fischer kneeling. "Lots more were there, about 30. Barney Oldfield came with Busik's tour group. Jig Dog Ramage and a bunch came up from San Diego. Gulick, Harkleroad, Van Meter, Eddy, Ralston, Barker, Jenkins, and Shifflette were also spotted. Had 3,000 Alumni at the tent party — rivaling the Dahlgren Hall cocktail party in size!"

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An obituary item in The Washington Post told of the death due to heart attack, of Lemira Douglas Glendinning on December 22 at her home in AnnapoHs. Our faithful man Jim, and his family, have the deep condolences of the whole Class!

At the January luncheon DeWitt Patterson, who still works at Coast Guard Headquarters, told of the flimsy explanation given earlier for all the Admirals bugging out of the building without telling anyone else about the possibility of a bomb on the premises. "Two days ago we had another bomb threat and they evacuated all of us out into the cold for an hour. But nothing happened. Today on my way to lunch 1 overheard an enlisted man saying that he'd heard there was another possible bomb in the building, so 1 hurried out of the building." (This only proves that the real action is herel)

Pres., RAdm. Vince Healey USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler Place, Alexandria VA 22302 Percent Members: 78 Washington Report By the time you have this column in hand. Dear Readers, your secretary and his Dee will be enroute Los Angeles and San Diego from Singapore, after a pre-springtime cruise of the South Pacific.

Thence home to the Alexandria (VA)-Washington (DC) area where we will continue to reply to your many wonderful Christmas notes and letters.

Please be patient. I am a s-l-o-w correspondent.

When Cary Hall, in a recent letter, referred to my "cursive" script . . . it took me three days and two dictionaries to find out he wasn't talking about cuss words. . . .

The Local Lunch Bunch did not meet in December; next session was scheduled for Friday the 13th (!!) of January — after the 'due date' for completion of this column.

The 25 November 1983 issue of Washington's The Business Review has good news for Tad Stanwick: " . . . The Stanwick Corp., Ariington, has announced that (it) has successfully reached a settlement of its claim against the Iranian Air Force before the Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal . . . " Congratulations — and Good Luck to Tad! Thanks to eagle-eyed Harv Seim, this article from the front page of the BSA ALUMNI FAMILY NEWS, Fall 1983 issue: "Chris Bergman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldo W. Bergman, received his Eagle Scout Award . . . last September in Genoa, Ohio. Chris is the Bergman's e;g/!//! 50n to receive Scouting's highest rank . . . " Thanks, also, for Harv's research which recently culminated in a Pete Bockius letter — after all these years!! From Pete's letter: " . . . I retired almost four years ago after thirty-four years with DuPont. I'm married (Jane); a son twenty-seven.

We have summered in Bay Head for the past nineteen years, but moved from Short Hills (NJ) permanently nine years ago (See CHANGE #8) . . . I spent almost five years in the Coast Guard in WWII . . . am now a councilman . . . hoping to help keep . . . Bay Head the nice town it is . . . ."

Lou May was moved from Fairfax to George Washington University Hospital 5 December 1983 so that his own doctors could care for him. As of early January his condition was still "stable but semi-conscious" as a result of cardiac arrhythmia.

Long-term prognosis is still undetermined.

Joe Weber and spouse, Virginia Trimble, are still splitting their academic duties between MD University and UC at Tustin, California. Joe, everactive, has recently reclimbed the 14,400' Long's Peak in the Colorado Rocky Mountains with a fast 11 hours' round trip equalling his 1962 time, and leaving 27-year-old son David in the valley dust.

Of course we haven't heard David's version yet.

In his annual Christmas letter Art Esch admits to being into his second year of bridge lessons. But, can you trust a bridge player who writes " . . . The game of golf is lots of fun; gives one a chance to lie in the sun . . . "??

Thanks to Phil Eckert — I have received pp.

108 through 113, inc., of the October 1983 USNl Proceedings. It includes an article, "Shipboard Training: The Team's the Thing," by Skip Appleton. Very good!

And thanks to Betty and Jack Bowell for sending on more photos of Annual Picnic #12. They are included here in a montage.

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Roster Change #8 PL BOCKIUS JR, 48 BRISTOL PLACE, BAY HEAD NJ 08742 — new name and address on p.

2. BRYAN — new address; 4717 SHADY RIDGE COURT, FORT WORTH TX 76109. DURHAM — delete; CAPT . . . RET.; add; MRS. WESTHOFF — new address; c/o CDR RB DARLING, 12443 HIGHWAY 88, LODI CA 95240.

Smiling Faces at Annual Picnic #12 News From Here and There The East Coast: From Ted Rodgers in Castine: " . . . We've been putting in every moment of our free time working on the house (at Lake Alamoosa) so that we will be able to move in next Summer . . . At the same time I'm trying to get my job organized so that I'll have everything in good order for the turnover . . . ."

It was a White Christmas for Claudia and Bob White in New Hampshire — with 16 of the family to feed on December 25, 1983. Snow, lots of snow.

And so, as you read this, Claudia and Bob will be enjoying a month of late winter fun in the Florida sun.

And Fritz Freund reported that Christmas in Connecticut meant being " . . . knee-deep in snow . . . " .

Clare and Ed Hayes have re-scheduled their oriental run for late February and early March through Korea, Japan, Manila, Hong Kong and then Guam. With luck we could meet between Manila and Hong Kong. Deo volente.

Annette and Joe Snyder are fully into the retired thing now; Joe in his 4th term as selectmsm, writing Christmas letters, tightening the tethers on their many children and grandchildren, etc. This is a " . . . Hfe of leisure . . . "??

Moving southward — and away from the snows of '83 — Nan and Bill Meyer are still keeping the air of Virginia pure from BiU's HQ in Richmond.

According to Bill — " . . . I'm enjoying my work so much I see no reason to retire yet . . . " .

If you have any doubt as to the Hfe-prolonging efficacy of Virginia's good ol' pure air — here's a photo of Norfolk's G.G. Williams living it up with Classmates at the '83 AnnapoHs Homecoming (G.G. never could fit allot his head into a size 8 hat!). One must admit that GG looks good, as a real Marine should . . . even after over FIFTY YEARS of service. He first joined the Marine Corps at Parris Island 29* December 1933 (*Dee's birthday). Man, that is OLD!! Can anyone top that date for longevity? G.G. will reward any Classmate with a longer service span by donating 30 minutes in a front row seat of a Norfolk burlesque show with a medical attendant seated nearby. Many thanks to G.G. for forwarding an article from the 24 November 1983 issue of the Richmond Advocate reporting the receipt of a Virginia Wesleyan Alumni Academic Achievement Award

by Brinley C. Goranson, pastor of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Colebrook, Pennsylvania, and widow of the late Swede Goranson.

Our humble congratulations to our talented lady.

After many sea-going years on board various tankers and their yacht NEREUS, Gretchen and Dixie Howell have finally . . . maybe . . . dropped anchor. They are still receiving mail at their Pigeon Creek (Crik?) Farm in Greeneville, Tennessee. In their own words, " . . . we are . . . serfs, tied to Shipmate, March 1984

the land for a change. We like, we like it! . . . " And, since they no longer leave "the south 40," go see them while you are travelling by.

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Now for the unhappy news from the East Coast: — Just before the New Year, Bob Boettcher was hospitalized for heart surgery at the Pittsburgh Vets' Hospital, just 10 miles from his Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, home. Margaret reports that his post-operative recovery is progressing well.

Worse to come — we lost Emmett "Bull" Durham to a heart attack suffered in a North Carolina duck blind on the 17th of December. He died a week later in the New Hanover Memorial Hospital and has been interred in a family plot in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Class sent a message to Bull in the hospital, which he could not have received while comatose. Our deepest sympathy goes to his widow, Janet, back in her Jacksonville, Florida, home.

Tailgate Picnic, Homecoming '83 — 1. to r., "GG" Williams, Gene Hemley, Bud Schafer

The Secretary's Corner Once again the cup runneth over. There is news from the West Coast and our central heartland that, due to space limitations, will be on hold until the APRIL '84 issue of Shipmate. Come back then and read what's happening to Bill Bryan, Ellen Westhoff, Harry Fischer, Ben Frana, Ed Mason, Foggy Newcomb, Stew Swacker, Cary Hall, Mac McFarland and many, many others. * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * *

41 Pres., Capt. Robert W. Hayler, Jr. USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda MD 20817 301/320-3887 Percent Members: 70 The '83 Army-Navy game is now in the record book with a good Navy score, and it was enjoyed by many on-scene Classmates, wives, children, guests, etc. Al Curran, Dick Foster and Joe Lynn are among those who have written or talked to me to say what a great time they had. From Al and Joe came the accompanying pictures taken during and after the game. Isn't it great to see smiles AFTER a game?

Al Curran wrote more about the party he and Jane hosted at their home after the game. Attending were the Burwells, Byrds, Carrs, Fonvielles, Fosters, Grabowskys with Midshipman son and Midshipman daughter and Lynchs. Al wrote: "We lost a lot of Southern California Classmates who came in buses and had to leave right after the game. The mids and cadets won the hearts of the Pasadenans. What a treat to see clean-cut, polite young people. We had four Mids for Thanksgiving dinner. The day before the game we had Commodore and Mrs. Edney with two very attractive daughters, plus Ben Smith '49 for cocktails. The festivities were a great 'upper.' A friend suggested that the game ought to be played in a different major city each year. It's a morale builder for the citizens and the Academies." Knowing how long it takes to organize something like your suggestion, Al, maybe this is the time to start a move in that direction so it can occur when the next five years in Philadelphia wind up. I know that others share your view. Several other Classmates have told me how wonderfully the Alumni Association group in California handled all the pre-game arrangements and to that group go the thanks of many '41ers who were able to enjoy it all.

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California Cruisers — Jim and Pat Lynch with Ann Burwell (center) Last August, John Burwell took an excellent picture of Pat and Jim Lynch with Ann Burwell aboard John's Ericson 32 at the Navy Yacht Club.

Vic Moiteret passed on some interesting information about our Classmate, Dick Stewart, who is a ship maintenance and operations specialist with NAVOCEANO: "Barbara and Dick have been deeply involved in foreign exchange programs.

Their daughter, Elizabeth, attended college in Cheltenham, England, for one semester. The Stewarts had two visitors from South America at their home in Pass Christian. One came from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the other from Asuncion, Paraguay. Both spent six months each with the Stewarts and attended high school nearby. Last year, the Stewart's daughter, Becky, was

an exchange student to Finland. She stayed with families in Enontekio, approximately 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle. While there she learned to speak and read Finnish well enough to be chosen to teach English to Finnish students. She also visited Norway, Sweden and Russia." Speaking of travelers, Louie Davis was delighted to get a card from Dick Wright, posted in Ulan Bator, Outer Mongolia. First he had ever gotten from there, according to Louie!

Last month, I told you about the death of Tom Buell's son, David '69, but I failed to include that those who wish may send contributions to an activity which had been one of David's major efforts that received wide acclaim in the Marine Corps: Family Readiness Fund, Family Services Center, MCAS Beaufort SC 29902; Attn: Lt. Crall.

As unpleasant as it is, I have other losses to report. On 14 December 1983, Jack Camera died very quickly in a Florida hospital, a victim of acute leukemia. 1 know that everyone joins me in sending to Norma and the family as well as to Jack's brother, Bob '33, our most sincere sympathy in theirs and our loss. Just recently, I received notice of the death in July 1983 of our Classmate, Red Carlson, and in April 1979 of John Gorman. John died in Philadelphia and left no known survivors.

Red died in Shelby, North Carolina, having retired from the Navy as a captain in 1966. To Nancy and the family goes our belated but nonetheless sincere sympathy in our mutual loss.

Finally, get out your pens and your directories

Hopeful '41ers at THE Game — clockwise from top left: Burwell, Foster and three cousins, Lynns, Pa Grabowsky, Ma Grabowsky, Elliotts, Kinneys, Lynch

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and enter the following changes. First, out in California, as 1 warned you last month, area codes got shuffled. Wkhout going into other details, the following now use area code 619: Bennett, Botten, Celustka, Cooper, DeVeter, Gray, Hunt, Bill Jones, Kelley, Leasure, Lenz, Mclntyre, Molitor, Morrison, Rubel, Silverman (home and office), Steen, Tugend, Turner, West, Wilmarth and Malcolm Wolfe; and the following now use 818: Curran, Lynn and Malone. Keep your pen in hand because here are some more substantial changes: Blount, 14 Bent Ridge Court, Potomac MD 20854, 301/424-5139; Costagliola, new office number 202/224-5632; Hopkins, change Rt. to RD and change Mills to Miles; Tebo, office number 202/676-8519 (unless on the golf course or at the White House).

42 Pres., Capt. Robert F. Reilly USN (Ret.) Sec'y, R. S. Day CLU P.O. Box 6042, Shirlington Station Arlington VA 22206 Percent Members: 74 We are now well into the New Year and some of its mysteries are beginning to unravel. One of which, of course, was your interest in rewriting the rules under which the Class conducts its business. We can be sure that some of you were confused by the time-frame of the notice and so elected not to respond, thinking that you had received the mailing too late for your vote to have counted. Actually, the efficiency of the person preparing the letter exceeded that of those charged with the mailout. Thus the surprise reported by some who replied in spite of having to act almost after the fact. Believe me, every vote is welcome and wiU be noted.

As is typical on all-hands mailing such as this, only a few respond. In this case only about 90 have been heard from. For a step as important as reordering ourselves for the long haul, it would be nice to have some certainty that the majority favors the change rather than either not caring or actually opposing a change.

The annual Washington area Xmas party was cancelled by its organizers, but too late for Dick Opp, Mark Woods and Bunky Herndon and their ladies to get the word. Reportedly, they found night Hfe at Ft. Myer much to their liking. To hopefully offset any scheduling problems next December, Dick White '43 is arranging the dinner for December 7th. Incidentally, the Class Sweetheart luncheon will be at Ft. Myer on 8 February this year.

And, as promised, JT Hill has tied down 25 April for the (now) annual Quantico Invitational.

Don't understand how their rules work, but have been lead to believe that Jim Small is barred from winning two years in a row.

Parker Armstrong gathered the AnnapoHs mates together for a Xmas luncheon at the Yacht Club on 20 December. Twenty-eight, mostly properly paired, responded. Trilby and Max Duncan had to bow out at the last moment as Trilby had to keep a medical appointment.

Spent a delightful evening with Doris and Bill Pugh just before Xmas. Not only is their home warm and charming, but^t afforded Clara Lee and me the opportunity to visit with Rose and Chet Lee, Mary and Bob Froude, and Joy and Roy Robison.''

At the December luncheon, Gerry Miller made a sincere report on the opening of the Medal of Honor memorial aboard INTREPID which is Shipmate, March 1984

moored at Pier 86, New York City. Gerry was much impressed with the tribute paid to our nation's heroes, and in particular with the 13-minute visual on the meaning of Honor. He would hope that anyone visiting New York will take the time to visit INTREPID and promises that it will be well worth the hour or two you might spend there.

Reports on attendees at the Rose Bowl spectacular are sketchy, although we know Mo Murch was headed in that direction, joining Long John Drew and Seawall Sewall. Mo had served as cochairman of the St. Louis Veterans Day observance with what he described as the biggest Vets Day p-rade in the USA. More than 90 civic, mihtary and veterans groups were involved.

Swede Morasen, having retired from General Motors (Delco Electronics), has settled in Goleta, and thoroughly enjoys retirement and the chance to see Wes Gebert and Don Holmes from time to time. Ned Rae is back home resting after being hospitcdized for a heart attack.

Jack Crawford passed along word of death of Gene Madden's wife, Nancy, in early December.

Nancy, who attended Fairmont Junior College while we were Midshipmen, came down about every week end possible and developed close and lasting ties with many of our Class, adjacent Classes, jmd others in the Navy family. Nancy will be missed and we extend our svTupathy to Gene and their three sons and two daughters and 12 grandchildren.

While now slowly on the mend, I'd be remiss not to report that my right hand, Clara Lee, broke her hip in a fall on the ice just before Xmas. After e.xtensive surgery and ten days in the hospital, she is now learning to walk and should be back on the beach at Nags Head this Summer as good as new.

Her favorite night nurse was Patty Robbins, daughter of Berton Robbins '58, stationed at the Washington Navy Yard. And, Clara Lee wants to thank all those who wTOte or came by to visit and brightened her days with their thoughtfulness.

43 Pres., Capt. Robert N. Adrian USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, 111 (SC) USN (Ret.) 647 Kaimalino St., Kaliua HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Owen F. Keeler Jr. 207 Meadow Gate Dr., Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 73 Not long ago we stepped out of the chronological strait jacket to mention a member of one of the older Classes — '34 to be exact. This month, to balance things out, we will usurp the news — providing duties of one of the younger Classes — 2(X)5, give or take a year. The happy occasion to be reported was the christening, at the Naval Academy Chapel, of Lawrence Heyworth IV, the son of Skid and Marijo Heyworth '70.

Lawrie IV has more close relatives in the Class of '43 than almost anyone we know — two (2) grandfathers, Lawrie Heyworth and Jim Oliver, and one great-uncle, Jim Holloway. As if that weren't enough, a whole gang of supernumerary uncles and self-appointed godfathers from this same Class showed up at his christening and at the outstanding party in Alumni House that followed the event.

As you can see, Lawrie IV was not at all sure he should be required to keep company with such characters! More power tohim! Congratulations, Skid and Marijo — and Fair Winds, Lawrie IV! There seems to be a nagging memory that, back last March, when your correspondent haltingly dusted the cobwebs out of his typewriter for the Shipmate, March 1984

Lawrie He>'worth IV and his relatives and fans — 1. to r.. Bob Beaver, Tom McClellan, Bob Adrian, Det Detweiler, Jim Oliver, Lawrie and Lawrie IV, Jim Holloway, Owen Keeler, Bob Greenwood. George Grkovic and Bill Busik change-of-the-watch issue (May), there was a promise made that you hadn't heard the last from Wes Burnett, the former savant of this space. It takes time, but some promises are kept. Wes has pulled his pen off his ear, stuck his tongue in his cheek, and declaims as follows: "As Alice said, 'It gets curiouser and curiouser.' I refer to the split personality of a Class in which many are still working or pretending to work and many are fully retired. Both parties extol the virtues of their state and wonder at the restriction or the slothfulness of the other. The contending parties are highly visible here in the small town of Annapolis and its close neighbors.

"Now as a member of the fully retired community, I wish to praise the work ethic. 1 think we all honored it within the gentlemanly limits of a naval officer. But we have recently celebrated the 40th year since commissioning. Most of us are rich beyond our fondest expectations — in memories if nothing else!! We are eligible for Social Security. And some wives may now desire a career of their own. Be sensible. Indulge the ladies, and get on with your own self-indulgence.

It takes talent, even dedication, to do it right. I can cite numerous examples of successful adjustment to the pursuit of leisure, but it is not my intention to arouse envy — just rationality.

"I have taken the time recently to counsel the locals. They listen, but without due respect, I am sorry to report. Dick Lazenby comes to mind. He works very hard in real estate. Bill Doyel is also trying to move property. They are both very able, sensible people, but the former is wasting years of good golf and the best one-handed putting stroke on the circuit, and the latter has expressed the intention of being a good golfer, which he isn't today. They should choose a noble profession — golf indigence — and now! (Author's Note: I've discarded my own advice and the game; golf may be noble but it is frustrating as h—!)

"There are other Annapolitans whose 'work' status is understandable. Bill Busik and Jim Oliver, for instance, who operate one of the largest institutions in town, our Alumni Association, are heavily into the more-work-and-less-golf syndrome. They work a lot, move around a lot, wax happy and healthy — 1 started to say fat — and enjoy it. There are others, too numerous to list, still hard at work on the Washington scene. All

in aU, ways of staying with the Navy without ever having to go to sea. This I understand. Even envy.

"But, truthfully, if you would all call it a day, the lazy, uncommitted, unchallenged, full retiree, Hke me, would feel much more comfortable!"

Tell it Hke it is. Baby! Have cheer, however; I suspect in a short while you will have lots of company. Remember the rash of second retirements we reported last Summer? From the mumbhngs we hear in the vicinity, we're due for another batch soon!

It is with profound regret that I report the death of Merrill Sappington at Bethesda Naval Medical Center on November 28th. He will be sorely missed by all of us. Whenever our paths crossed — not as often as we would have liked — it was always a pleasure to be with Merrill and Kay. Merrill brought a large measure of Georgia warmth with him to the Naval Academy and he shared it with his friends and associates for the next forty-four years. He captained the Navy Rifle Team first class year and went on to a distinguished career in destroyers and ordnance. When he retired, with characteristic enthusiasm, he became the greatest authority on bee-keeping in the Class. Hundreds of pounds of honey went to charity and to friends.

Merrill always found time to lend a supporting hand when it was needed. To Kay and their children, we wish God's strength and love.

44 Pres., Capt. John F. Driscoll, USN (Ret.) 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 Franklin St. Annapolis MD 21401 301/268-6474 Percent Members: 64 Mail Bag Maylon Scott sent his sincere thanks for the committee efforts in making the 40th "the 4.0 event it was . . . first class in every respect . . . deepest gratitude of all our Classmates . . . Well done on an unusually great performance." He in65

the event in the November 1983 column. However, we did not know that Jack missed the 40th to run in the New York marathon on 23 October along with his son, an Air Force captain, and his daughter, a naval aviator. 1 am sure we will hear from Jack about that one!

Bob Thoe asked us to please add his and Amanda's appreciation and super WELL DONE to all Classmates who organized and carried out the greatest reunion of aU time. Thanks to Bob for the picture of Al Thomas and the "Head" line which appeared in the last issue.

Ray Bock checked in again to report that as a result of a pathology report he had to undergo surgery for removal of a malignant melanoma mole from his chest. He reported that the operation was successful and that he lost two ounces of flesh at a cost of $8000. He further calculates that for his weight of 190 pounds he is worth $12 million at $4000 per ounce. Ray, we are happy you now have a clean bill of health and still have your wry sense of humor. No, we had not noticed that the Navy score in the 1983 A-N Rosebowl game was equal to the sum of the Navy scores in the three A-N games we saw as Midshipmen.

Phenomenal!

Bob Norton wrote Jack Godfrey regrets that he and Diane could not make the 40th reunion, but they were too occupied with events in New Hampshire, including buying a Lake Amphibian airplane, setting up a corporation, demolishing a house, setting a foundation before frost, commuting, splitting wood, caring for animals, monitoring children, watching the loons, and etc.

Bob further reported that they plan a water landing on the Severn River for the 45th reunion with Diane as the pilot. She presently has the best of two worlds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; driving to work at the airport and flying home for a water landing at lunch while Bob fights the road traffic to and from Massachusetts each day. What a Hfe! John (Myles) Standish wrote Vince Cassani that he and Lucille would have liked to have made the 40th but were not much in the mood after the loss of their son, Myles Alan, this past Summer. We were sorry you could not make it, Myles, and we send our sincere sympathy for your grievous loss.

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eluded a picture of Paul Crutchfield and your secretary at the Saturday night banquet.

"Elk" Kelley wrote "real good to be with you at the '44 reunion, and it was a real top notch first class do. Each of you who played a role in organizing it has every reason to be proud." Thanks to Elk for the banquet picture of Baldy Chapman, the Holbrooks and the Sellers.

Art Battson wrote Jack Godfrey that he stopped off on his way home from the 40th for a visit with Bill Smith's widow, Jeanette. It was her wish that he send in an obituary notice of Bill's death for us to pass to the "Last Call" editor. That has been done. Art said that Jeanette asked about many Classmates, and he described to her how the Washington/Annapolis area Classmates had planned and executed a perfect reunion. Art has volunteered to help Ray Burk with plans for a 44th reunion in San Diego.

Pete Lang wrote Vince Cassani that the 40th was a marvelous reunion. He stated that he had located Robert E. Bailey after losing track of him for about three years. Bob was physically retired about 1945 with Addison's disease, worked for United Airlines' auditing department, and retired about three years ago. He recently remarried Marcelle, from whom he was previously divorced. Unfortunately, Bob has been very ill recently. Pete provided Bob's address as P.O. Box 1521, San Carios CA 94070.

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In Memoriam Harold "Kubia" Cahn informed Rojo AdamWe are saddened to report the passing of our son that, having been inspired by the great 40th Classmate, Joseph Francis Sharkey, in Reunion, he was checking to be sure he had conMassachusetts on 15 November 1983. Please refer tributed to the Memorial fund. He also sent word that he attended the first reunion of the USS to "Last Call" for his obituary.

MONTPELIER ( C L - 5 7 ) crew since WWII in Wil-

Secretary's Corner mington, North Carolina, during October. Among Wade Hiller asked me to announce that copies those who attended was James J. Fahey, author of the "Class of '44 Directory" have been mailed of the bestseller Pacific War Diary, which desto all Classmates (grads, widows, non-grads and cribed the WWII exploits of MONTPELIER. Harold turnbacks) who did not attend the 40th. If anyone enclosed the photo of himself and a MONTPELIER fails to receive a copy of the directory, you may shipmate at that reunion. write to Wade for a copy at 3174 N. 21st Street, Bob Aulrey wrote that the reunion committee Arlington VA 22201. Wade has received several deserves an " E " for outstanding work, and he letters with up-dated personal information on hopes that the same group handles the 45th. Bob, Classmates and hopes there will be more responses. thanks for reporting on Jack Pennington's Boston Ames Bennett, who turned back to the Class of Marathon exploit. You could not have known that '45 and who maintains strong bonds with both 1 had already heard directly from Jack and covered Classes, sent in a generous check for $50.00 to the Cahn and Shipmate Class for continuing the directory effort. Kelton Lowery also sent in a contribution. Thanks to you both.

We have included some more photos of the 40th with credits to Anne Karangelen. Happy Springtime! . . . WVW

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45 Pres., Capt. Carl W. Gronemann USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. H. Y. Davidson USN (Ret.) 6108 Larastan Drive Alexandria VA 22312 703/354-4632 Corr. Sec'y Capt. Dutch Schuiz USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arhngton VA 22207 703/536-7156 Percent Members: 63 .\ torpedo called "Alice."

Maybe you surface skimmers and bird farm operators will grant an old bubble head the nostalgia of recounting the requiem to Alice, MK I4-3A torpedo #64220. You say, why call her AUee? As afledgHngtorpedo and gunnery officer in the diesel submarine RONQUU way back in '47, a grizzled (don't ask me, they're always grizzled . . . ) old Chief Torpedoman said, "Son, torpedoes are Hke women. Treat them with tender loving care and they will run Hot, Straight and Normal!" The term, "HSN" can be found in every torpedo record book in the Navy. If the torpedo performed properly, it was recovered and lived to be fired on another day. This is why Mk 14-3A torpedo #64220, or Alice, manufactured by the U.S. Navy Torpedo Station, Alexandria, Virginia, in September 1944 and currently on display at the Alexandria Torpedo Factory Arts and Crafts Center on the Alexandria waterfront, is so significant. Alice had a commendable record of service to her country of 33 years of active duty embodied in her torpedo record book which is Hke your own medical or dental record — it contains a report of anytime a treatment or consultation was made, including minor and major adjustments. Thanks to the effort of Phil Erickson, Bill Flynn, Lando Zech, J.D. WiUiams '49, and others, AHce now resides in the lobby of the Crafts Center and is a must for any '45 submariner doing the Washington scene in a tourist mode. (Surface skimmers and bird farmers are also welcome . . . ) But, back to Alice's active duty career; on 7 and 8 November 1944 she passed the proof range acceptance tests at Piney Point, Maryland, and then she was shipped out to the Pacific Fleet to sink a Japanese carrier or battleship, inscribed with the "Sink 'em All" inscription by the loyal workers in Alexandria. Alice served honorably on board submarines ENTEMEDOR, MENHADEN, STICKLE-

BACK and GmTARRO and after the war was shipped to Mare Island for a needed overhaul and finally to San Diego for storage in the ready locker. In 1959, Alice traveled to Yokosuka where she remained in a "ready" USN torpedo facility until 1965 when she finally got sent back to the Sub Base in New London for some ordalts and such. Then followed honorable tours of duty on board SEA ROBIN, CORPORAL, BECUNA, JALLAO, J . K . POLK, T. ROOSEVELT and SAM HOUSTON from 1966 to

1977, interspersed with visits to submarine tenders CANOPUS, HOLLAND, SIMON LAKE, HUNLEY and

NEREUS. Very little is recorded of Alice's performance as a deterrence on board diesel and SSBN submarines. She proudly carried her 960 pounds of H B X in a warhead, but was never fired in anger.

You might say, that's enuf of Alice, but I must, in honor of her long service, say something about her operating performance. After all, we were all graded by our performance. Since Alice was never fired as a warshot, we have a record of her functioning as an exercise shot, or in a training exercise in which she was fitted with an exercise head and set to run under the designated target and then to surface after the exercise run to be picked up Shipmate, March 1984

1983 A-N Game by the firing submarine or recovery vessel. To be quite candid, Alice rated about a 3.5, which was not bad, having first been fired in an exercise from MENHADEN on 30 August 1951 off San Diego at a destroyer escort target. Alice ran, "HSN." STICKLEBACK fired Alice in '52 on a wake test.

Then, upon return to NLon, she was fired twice in 1966 by SEA ROBIN — yes, both "HSN." BECUNA shot her four times between 11 and 24 May 1966, 3 of which were normal runs, but on 24 May, she ran erratic for reasons unknown (we men can appreciate an occasional erratic run . . . ) But then, in June 1966, JALLAO fired her twice for normal runs. Finally, she finished her tour of active duty, happily, in the forward torpedo room racks of many proud submarines until 1977 when she was retired to the Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown until her resurrection by Phil Erickson in 1983.

Now, you see why I called her "Ahce." She was dedicated, dependable, served a useful purpose, didn't hurt anyone and now has an honorable resting place — can we do any more?

The first reports of the social side of the West Coast Army/Navy game are in and are recorded in the above fotos. Jack Riley writes from 245 J Ave., Coronado 92118, "The West Coast Army/ Navy game group met at Harry Stebner's Solano beachfront condo. Enioying the game, puupuus, and libations were Betty and Herb Poorman, Peggy and Don Shelton, Willie Ferguson, Louise and Al Giorgis, Barbara and Hal Hoffer, Bob Tartre and date, Jim Hamburg, Bobbie Haines, JoAnn and Jack Riley and Harry Stebner." The top foto shows Don Shelton, Willie Ferguson and

Bobbie Haines and the middle picture has Al Georgis, Jack Riley and Harry Stebner. In the bottom foto is Jack Batte at his home in Burbank and two First Class Midshipmen, Charles Swift and Brian Jones of the Second Company, who were house guests of the Battes from Tuesday through Friday over the Thanksgiving holiday period.

A September 1983 letter from President Gronemann to Phil Erickson is quoted as follows: "In the Alumni Fund Drive just completed, the Class of 1945 stood second in the number of donors from among all Alumni. This record is the direct resuh of your diligence and hard work and of the work of the Class Agent organization which you recruited and managed. You achieved this record while at the same time serving as the collection agent for the 40 Years After Book. Your many services to the Class over the years is recognized and appreciated. Only through volunteer efforts such as yours can the reputation of the Class of 1945 as a 'can do' Class be maintained and enhanced." Carl is looking for a volunteer to act as National Class Representative for the 1984 Alumni Fund Drive.

It is my sad duty to report the deaths of George Asman on 7 December 1983 and Chuck Starns on 16 December. Formal obituaries may be found in the "Last Call" section of this issue. The Class has extended our condolences to Louise Asman and Barbara Starns. In a note from Barbara, she writes: "Charles led a most valiant fight in his struggle with cancer. Thank you for remembering him. He loved the Navy."

Mary Helen and Dick Neuendorffer of Huntington, New York, held a mini-reunion with Sue and Will Adams of Glendale, Wisconsin, at the home of Dick's daughter, Carol Ziegenhagen of Racine, Wisconsin.

To prove there really is a place called Racine, they had their picture taken in front of the Racine Yacht Club. (Note: it just so happens that Racine is the hometown of your Corresponding Secretary.)

Racine?

Where?

The National Executive Secretary of the Fleet Reserve Association, Robert W. Nolan, presented Lando Zech with a token of thanks and appreciation of the Fleet Reserve Association just before Lando retired as Chief of Naval Personnel. Mr. Nolan said, "1 have not been more privileged to present an FRA plaque to a more deserving recipient. He epitomizes the FRA's three cardinal principles: Loyalty, Protection and Service." This is another well-deserved recognition of our last Classmate on active duty.

Planning for the 40th Homecoming, 19-21 October 1984, has been completed. By now, you should have received a January newsletter from

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President Carl Gronemann which will answer your questions and bring you up-to-date on class activities. Early responses indicate that a fine turnout can be expected. Sign up now! As a part of your plans for attending this great event, you may want to arrive at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore wearing your "Look Alive" buttons and "Look AHve" bumper stickers on your car!! Call me for a "package" deal which could include T-Shirts and Beer Mugs!

And from the Episcopal Diocese of Newark's monthly paper. The Voice, a story of an old dairy barn which became the Church of the Messiah, Long Valley, after dedication and consecration on 25 September. The Rev. Jay Taylor is vicar of the mission. Tod Packer, who sent me the item, notes: "This is another example of how we scattered far and wide . . . ."

Advance Forty Years After Book sales have been brisk with over 420 books paid for, although 540 biographies have been received. Editor Dick Van Orden has ordered 550 copies to be printed, so if you haven't ordered your book, send $45 to: USNA 45 Book, PO Box 7148, Alexandria VA 22307. Bill Bellenger '46 of Birmingham, Alabama, has ordered a copy. However, you may not see a foto or biography of Frank Kleber in the Book, as he wrote: "Too many other things got in the way . . . . " The Book will have 540 biographies of Classmates, over 3000 photographs and will include a current directory of Classmates.

Mail delivery will begin in April.

The Job Mart: Carl Gronemann is a docent at the Smithsonian Institution's Paul E. Garber aircraft restoration facility at Silver Hill, Maryland.

This annex of the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum also houses an amazing collection of classic airplanes ranging from an Aeronca C-1 to the old Gee Bee racer . . . Alan P. Slaff is president of the Luzerne County News Company Incorporated of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.

Leaves from the Cabbage Patch: The Christmas card/newsletter response to the Class was most gratifying, with over a dozen cards and letters, all of which were posted at the January luncheon for the 44 attendees to see . . . We have lost contact with Lt. James Arthur Krecek USNR (Ret.) of the 4th Company who shared a four-man room with Gerry Patton, Hal Hoffer and C.E. Kridle. Jim worked for GE in the steam turbine field and his last known address was 86 Cumberland Road, Leominster MA 01453. Can anyone give us his present address? . . . The Class Gift Fund is over $40,000 thanks to recent gifts including a $200 check from the Rev. Ed W. Conklin, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Athens PA 18810. You may make your 1984 tax deductible contribution to the USNA Class of 1945 Foundation, PO Box 10962, Ariington VA 22210 . . . Betty and Dave Ward now have four grandchildren, the latest, Casey Ryan Ward . . . LTJG John G. Hicks USN, son of Peaches and John D. Hicks, was married to Lindsay McEachern of Charlotte in April at Whidbey. He is an NFO in an A6 squadron assigned to KITTY HAWK. John D. is doing well with his second hip replacement . . . Welcome to

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new members of the Alumni Association: William B. Shepard of Albuquerque, Max Rush of Fairfax, Virginia and Hank Montillon of N. Oaks, Minnesotta . . . Environmentalists Scott Edmonds of N. Kingstown, Rhode Island and Phil Erickson, secretary of the book committee, carried on a correspondence which saw a single sheet of paper being mailed five times — they tried to use the same stamp but it wouldn't stick . . . Fred Hassenplug of Rock Hill, South Carolina and Fred Crow of Waco, Texas, were the first two Classmates who asked for information on the Cites Program. As described in the December issue of this column, the organization called Giles Ruraux de France are holiday rental homes in rural France . . . Professor and Life Member of the Alumni Association, Fred Hassenplug, claims that he will retire from teaching math at the University of South Carolina at the end of Spring semester 1986 . . . Fred Crow promises to make the 40th reunion at Baltimore and Annapolis.

The Address Book: Richard H. Engleman now lives at 3009 Carriage Circle, Cincinnati OH 45246 . . . L.W. Brown, Jr. moved from Romona CA to 811 Balboa, Coronado CA 92118 . . . J.S. Bryan Jr. from Jacksonville to 1163 Beach Ave., Atlantic Beach FL 32233 . . . John D. Callahan from FayetteviHe NY to 7334 Buckley Road, N. Syracuse NY 13212 . . . and from Sarasota FL to PO Box 1095 Fulton TX 78358 went Joe Colton . . . Royal Daniel, Jr. left Asheville and moved to 1004 Deerfield Drive, Raleigh NC 27609 . . . from the ice and cold of Minneapolis to 7 Chemin Des Princess, 1222 Vesenaz, Geneva, Swhzerland, traveled Addison H. Douglass . . . Jack Riley reports, " . . . went to clear up the question on the location of the Rileys, they live in Coronado, but wiU be in the Mutiny Bay house, Whidbey Island, every Summer during salmon fishing time (15 July to 15 September)."

46 Pres., RAdm. Harvey E. Lyon USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly II 7911 Sleaford PI., Bethesda MD 20814 Corr. Sec'y, "Daisy" Wilhoit 1103 Santa Rufina Ct. Solana Beach CA 92075 619/481-2093 Percent Members: 61 Just before I sat down to write this column, I had a long phone conversation with Harvey Lyon concerning the plans for the 40th Reunion. Harvey has a full committee consisting of Al Bowen, Chris Christensen, Wils Engel, Tom Faulders, Jim Foust, Wally Hankins, Tuck Huey, Clete Kennelly, Rosie Rosenbloom, Bob Welander and Gordie Yeo, and 1 am sure their performance will Hve up to your most demanding expectations. Mark your calendars! The date has been set for the weekend of 7-9 June 1985 at the Annapolis Hilton for which the entire hotel has been reserved. Let's fill it! You can look forward to Battalion meetings on Friday evening, banquet and baH on Saturday evening and a Memorial Service and (later) brunch on Sunday. More good news: The $46,000 goal for the Forrestal Lecture Series, the gift of which has been approved by SECNAV, has been exceeded — standard performance for '46. (1 remember way back when you were asked to pledge $15,000 for a gate in the Memorial Stadium that we pledged enough money for two gates, but we were only permitted to have one!)

Beginning now and continuing until the 40th Reunion (at least) 1 will be writing this column by companies. Immediately following the company

number I wiU print the names of companymates as they indicated their plans to attend the 40th.

Obviously, I'm doing this in order to help you make your own decision to attend.

1st Co. Althoff, Wilhoit, Grojean, Welander, Huey. Bee Gee Boniface says: "We are planning to leave the problems of the border and big city next Summer and build a year 'round log home in the Brazos area of northern New Mexico. Both boys are back in VP — young Jack ('71) in VP-47 at Moffett, Bill ('72) with VP-10 in Brunswick, Maine. Betsy doing well as Assoc. Mkt Rep for Four Phase Computer System in DaHas." 4th Co. Harvey Lyon, Yeo, Engel. Sally Engel says: "Last year we decided to send cards to old friends from Academy days to remind them to plan to come to our 40th reunion June 7, 8 and 9, 1985, at the Annapolis Hilton. I felt if you didn't let people know that you were counting on seeing them, they wouldn't plan to come. So one of those we wrote was our good friend Johnny Hale, who is in Aniak, Alaska. When 1 asked what he was doing in Alaska and how he happened to be there, he took the unique way of answering me by giving me a year's subscription to their local paper.

The River. You can't imagine how much fun it has been living a whole year vicariously in Aniak.

I am sending you one of the issues which shows Johnny has lost none of his resourcefulness in solving problems. It also shows the dynamic, caring person we have always known Johnny to be — a man who can move mountains." For more about Johnny Hale read on to the 16th Co. Apparently nothing much has changed the past year with the Engel family — young Wilson in the AllentownBethlehem area of Pennsylvania; Sallie and Frank and their famihes both living in Hampton; young David in San Jose, but soon to move to San Diego.

Sallie says she goes to Philly every two weeks to take her mother shopping, but hopes she will come to live with them soon so that trip won't be necessary. She says Mrs. Fairman is one of the few really expert gold needleworkers in the world, all the more remarkable because most of what she has done was done after she was losing her sight!

The Christmas card from the Hinchcliffs this year was written by Sally and was mailed from the interesting-sounding place called Montezuma Creek, Utah — almost the extreme southeast corner of Utah. — "1 really enjoy my teaching assignment here at Whitehorse. I have the honors English classes, and teach from a humanities approach so my students will be exposed to some of the art, music, architecture and history of the periods we study in literature. So far, the response has been very favorable." Grant teaches at Dixie College in St. George, Utah, which is in the extreme southwest corner of Utah, so now you'll understand what Sally means when she says: 'We spend a lot of time traveling on the weekends; either I go to Hurricane, or Grant comes over here. We usually go to Colorado or New Mexico when he comes over. The Four-Corners area is fuU of interesting sights and we enjoy visiting them. While I recuperated from unsuccessful knee surgery and worked on curriculum last Summer, Grant took a number of short trips around the Mountain West. 1 hope the surgery I have this month will be successful so 1 can travel with him next year!

We had the family home this Summer for a river run. They enjoyed U so much they want to do it again. We're hoping we can make another run in a couple of years. By that time, Leslie will have recovered from having Baby Edwards #3 and some of the other grandchildren will be old enough to make the trip." Don't be confused by locations.

Just write the HinchcHffs at P.O. Box 458, Hurricane UT 84737.

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5th Co. Faulders.

6th Co. Christensen. According to Mary and Dick Daly, "The year 1983 was a memorable one.

Our February trip to the United States National Squash Racquets Tournament this year took us to San Francisco. There in the city by the bay, on a beautiful sunlit weekend, Dick won the National Seniors Squash Championship again, his fourth National title, this time without losing a game. It was a particularly sweet victory and a decisive win over an old nemesis. In the Pacific Coast Championships Dick won first place in the Seniors Class A and 2nd Place in the Class A 45 -H group. A season of hard work and training paid off. Mary went back to work after five months of not working, having decided she feh useless at home. She now works for the FAA and claims it is the best job she has ever had. She is appreciated in her new office and really loves her work." Nevertheless, they both look forward to retirement early in '84 after 39 years of working life. Just visiting their six active, mteresting, busy children dispersed across the country wiH take most of their time, 1 would guess. Anyway, congratulations again Dick, in proving that whatever your racquet, it takes a lot of practice!

7th Co. Foust, Rosenbloom, Yerbury. Thought sure the Army-Navy Game in the Rose Bowl this would lure Pris and Jim Foust to San Diego again, but we had to win the game without their help!

Not difficult for me to keep up with them though, as I occasionally see son, LCdr. Terry Foust, on a drill weekend at the Naval Reserve Center, San Diego. However, we did manage to persuade Edie and Bob Yerbury to fly down from Seattle and spend the weekend with us. I'm sure they were beginning to think that was a mistake when they arrived at John Wayne Airport in Orange County in pouring down rain — not that they aren't used to that! We aH drove to Pasadena in a friend's GMC motor home — better than any bus we could have taken. We were also joined by Doris and Fred lacobelli (4th Co.) (who flew over from Scottsdale, Arizona); Jackie and Lee Boh, '51 (he was my Exec, when I was recalled to active duty in USS WISEMAN in '61) and our daughter Anne Rickabaugh and her husband Bob, from San Jose.

The only disappointment was that I didn't get a chance to talk to anyone, although I recognized a number of Classmates close by!

8th Co. After having had all sorts of bad things happen to him last year, beginning in Dec. '82, Bill Morton is finally "back to battery" and Dot reports all is well at 718 Ridgemont Ave., San Antonio TX 78209. Tricia and I look forward to visits with all the San Antonio bunch when we attend the Naval Reserve Association conference there in November. We'll also be visiting in the Charleston area about the time you are reading this — another NRA meeting, what else?

Andree and Dick Rabe report lots of snow in Spokane at Christmas. All their children are in Spokane except their son, Barrie, who is in a submarine in Hawaii.

9th Co. We tried but missed connections when Helen and "Deke" Dietrichson were in San Diego again recently in the Oregon State Univ. research vessel WECOMA. "Deke" later wrote a short note to say that he retired on 31 December so that was his last trip in what has been a long, long tour of sea duty.

10th Co. Kennelly. Well the pressure is on.

Jacobs' Journal is now computer-ized and 1 may be forced to do likewise. Gosh! With a computer I may even become dangerous! The J.J. '83 says: "This has been a good year for both Harold and me. Harold stays busy with his various civic activities including the Commission for Higher Shipmate, March 1984

Education, which is a challenge! He continues playing lots of golf and being his own happy self.

My retirement in February brought lots of honors which were, for the most part, totally unexpected.

I was given the S.C. Wildlife Fed.'s Conversationist of the Year Award, a Meritorious Service Award by the S.C. Wildlife Department, and made a Palmetto Lady with Governor Riley's Order of the Palmetto. Additionally, the National Wildlife Federation recognized me with a statuette for distinguished service at its annual meeting in Albuquerque. A wonderful way to retire!" Congratulations, Jackie. After having done so much for wildHfe, I'm sure you won't think retirement is for the birds!

Uth Co. Hankins 12th Co. Bob McKenzie says: "Younger daughter, Mindy, who has been flying Navy C-130s around the Western Pacific for the last 2Vi years now has orders to report to Pensacola in early 1984 as a flight instructor. You can imagine our joy at having moved from the other side of the world to right here in Florida — we're already planning trips to Pensacola. Annie has rediscovered the joys and agony of golf — she's hitting the ball better than ever — and scores regularly in the mid-90s. My retirement is over — I'm back hard at work again — not making much money as yet — but I'm having a heck of a lot of fun. We are both well — and are thoroughly enjoying our lives."

13th Co. Hancock 14th. Co. Bill Gieseke, 160 Kenny Ct., Santa Cruz CA 95065, says he is still working at Lockheed and probably will be for about the next four years. Retired from the naval reserve as a captain, SC, and starts drawing reserve retirement in January — which is another way of his telling me that he'll celebrate his 60th birthday! He continues," "Also, I'm still in my second business doing taxes. I now do over 300 a year and find the sidelines amounting to another full-time occupation. Oh yeah, passed my IRS exam and was 'enrolled to practice' (called an enrolled agent) before the IRS in Sept. '82. All the kids and Marie are fine."

15th Co. Marian and John Blake write that son David moved to Moorpak, California, in June to become news director of KFl/KOST Radio — which is why Marian and John spent Christmas on the West Coast! They had made another trip out in August immediately following John's retirement from Ingalls. Marian is still a full-time volunteer, including being president of Ballet Mobile (that would keep anyone on their toes!)

Paul Ratte, 3440 S.W. Cascade Ave., Corvallis OR 97333, says he will retire at the end of '83 from his second career — Dept. of Human Resources, State of Oregon. Also says that their youngest, Clifford, has just put on lieutenant stripes (he graduated from USU NROTC in '80) and they were looking forward to having him at home for Christmas. "Met him with his squadron mates in Fallon in October and they restored my faith in his generation. They certainly are different than those seen here." Thanks, Clifford, and all your squadron mates. We all needed that!

Well, that's all the space I have available so I'll pick up with the 16th Co. in the April column.

Please keep writing. 1 want to hear from more in '84. "Daisy"

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47 Pres., Adm. Wesley L. McDonald USN Sec'y. Capt. W.B. Johnson USN (Ret.) 8653 Gates Head Rd., Alexandria VA 22309 Percent Members: 67 The Christmas mail included a note from "Curley" Weber reporting on Wes McDonald's Christmas reception held at Virginia House and attended by O. D. King, Lou Larcombe, Scotty Schaefer, Dan Bailey, Ted Davis, and Bob Hirsch, among others. Also a note that Emil Meisel has been transferred to Paris, where he will be the manager of industry relations for Europe for IBM. On a card addressed to the Class of '47, "Bunny" Sisson, Luke's widow, expressed her family's appreciation for the memorial contribution made to Luke's memory, for the many calls and cards received, and most particularly, the care and support given by Len and Ted Davis. "Bunny" finished by saying "How wonderful to be blessed by such a Classmate!"

"Bud" Carnes wrote that he had hosted a dinner for two Classmates with whom he had attended prep school, Vernon Rose and Dick Gehrin. Vern works for Honeywell and lives in Minneapolis, while Dick, who had been president of Univac Division of Sperry Rand, retired, and because of his wife's illness, he wanted to return to the St. Paul area. Don Murray, also from St. Paul, writes that he has retired from "3M" after 33 enjoyable years, but still has a desk and phone there and goes in about once a week. Don says his five sons and two daughters are doing well, and that a seventh grandchild is on the way. He would like to locate his plebe "wife," Orville D. McDonald, whom he last saw in Japan in 1951, where he was serving in the Army JAG Corps. The Register of Alumni (which all of you should check before writing to me, since it is one of the best available sources of data on Classmates) show that he was a "turnback" into '48, but no current address. Can anyone help? Don relates a series of experiences with grads from other Classes, including a tour of Texas which he and Betty enjoyed with Martha and John Street '44; another tour of Waikiki and the islands with Chip Higgins '49, who is involved in some interesting electrical generating projects out there; the receipt of a life ring from USS HENRY W . TUCKER, (DDR-875), which "the best skipper I ever served under," Rex Little '32, sent him; and finally, the dunking given to A. H. Newcomb '35 (who Don describes as the "best disciplinarian") while sailing on Don's catamaran a couple years ago. Like so many of us. Don is grateful for the experiences that the Navy has given him, and especially for being a member of '47. His youngest son, Tom, a senior in high school, spent a week in Bancroft Hall last Summer. If Tom enters the Academy, he will join Marge and Lou Rossi's son, Jim, as a member of the Class of '88, thus doubly displacing Walt Douglas' son, Rob, '87, as the last offspring of a member of '47 to enter, as reported in my December column. (I suspect there may be more to come on this score.)

The annual Christmas brunch for Washington area Classmates was admirably handled by Lynn and Heck Williams, with an excellent turn-out including the Sloans, Sears, Shaddeaus, Townes, McPaddens, Brumbaughs, Dupys, Gearys, Keiths, Bowdeys, Teasleys, Leons, Korbs, R. W. Thompsons, Fritzes, Enrights, Stroups, Slonims, Blevins, Schomans, Diffendorfers, Maragoses, Schempps, Pates, Prehns, Doyles, Meyersons, Von Gerichtens, Wiggins, Kirks, P. P. Cummins, Lillys, Bakers, Gowers, Tiffanys, Grahams, 69

Caines, Von Schraders, Heiningers, Hoffmans, Tad Moyle with his guest, Marlene Radford, George Brungot, Arnold Schuknecht, and Amelia and myself. Long-distance honors went to Ray Davis, from Chile, who arranged his itinerary to coincide with the party date. Pat Caine played the piano for the group carolHng, ending with "Navy Blue and Gold" which still moistened a good many eyes. The poinsettias which served as centerpieces doubled as "door prizes," the O' Club Bethesda served its usual ample fare, and the weather cooperated to make it aH a very joyous affair. A note from Ray Davis just prior to deadline said the Christmas party was a major event for him and that he truly enjoyed meeting with all the Classmates. He drove to Miami for his flight back to Santiago, visiting his 95-year-old mother on the way, and is resting up from his vacation by planning a camping trip to southern Chile. That's quite a change in latitude, since he had been in New England before coming to Washington.

having donned the "porkchops." Details not available.

On a more somber note, 1 regret to announce the death of Chan "Major" Bowes last November.

I have no further details and have been unable to contact his wife "Corky." Chan resigned in 1949 to go into the insurance business. After being recalled for the Korean conflict, he returned to Illinois and formed his own company. According to Dick Duden, Chan had been active in the Chicago Chapter of the Alumni Association and in recruiting for the Naval Academy Foundation.

Hopefully, I will have further information and a formal obituary prepared for next month's issue.

One of our Class' most dedicated workers, Larry Marousek, has joined the staff of the National Security Industrial Association. Larry has served whenever a job needed to be done (mostly behind the scenes and with little commotion), as member of nominating committees, serving as an area caller longer than anyone can remember, helping with the "leg-work" for social activities (with a big helping hand from Jeanne) and acting as general factotum for the Washington area group as well as the entire Class. 1 am sure the NSIA knows what a good man they have! He typifies why '47 is "Best on the Severn!" Keep those letters coming!

"JOHNNY"

48 L. to r. — Frank Thurtell, Jack WiUiams, "Curley" Weber. Bobby Wise on First Class Cruise in MARBLEHEAD, 1945

At this stage of our physiological development, it is more heartening to some of us to reminisce than confront a full-length mirror. The adjacent photo, courtesy of John Prehn, is presented in this spirit, and displays, 1. to r., Frank Thurtell, Jack Williams, "Curley" Weber, and Bobby Wise on board MARBLEHEAD during first-class cruise. Summer of '45.

In my May column, I asked for the whereabouts of Bob Buntain, and the query bore fruit in the form of a letter from Bob himself. He has been given a year's assignment to work with the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, an organization set up by utiHty companies after the Three Mile Island incident to check on commercial nuclear power operations throughout the country, evaluate their performance and foster the best possible operation. Bob's new address is: 2015 D, Lake Park Drive, Smyrna GA 30080.

While browsing through other class columns in the November issue of Shipmate, looking for material to plagarize, I noted that the Class of 1983 had claimed to send the largest group of officers to the Navy Supply Corps School, i.e., '47. Since OUR Class had commissioned the exact same number into the Supply Corps (names available upon request) I immediately dispatched a letter to the Acting Secretary '83 advising her that while they may have tied for the record, the Class of '47 had paved the way, and since that particular set of digits was obviously symbolic to us, we would exercise our privilege of seniority and proclaim their position as "equal to, but ranking immediately below" our position. I await her response.

A more elaborate analysis, performed on cocktail napkins at Blackie's Bar by several of our senior Supply Corps members, disclosed that, taking all Classmates who eventually served in the Supply Corps along with those initially commissioned therein, would result in a 10% fraction of the Class 70

Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria VA 22302 Percent Members: 61 Found— '48 MINIATURE. Three initals on top of ring. First initial is illegible; second initial looks like a C; last initial is W. Owner may claim ring by writing or calling Director of Alumni Services, USNA Alumni Association, 301/263-4280.

Although this is to be read some time in March, it is being written in January, and is the first such for the new year — '84, which is, of course, 48 backwards, George Orwell notwithstanding. We have an assortment of information this month, so let's start off with a letter from John Davis, from 320 San Lucas Dr., Solana Beach CA 92075. He sent a pic of Shimshaks, Schwoeffermanns, McCords, and Davises chez Davis for dinner. He writes: "The Shimskaks were in San Diego visiting their daughter. Sue, whose husband is deployed in RANGER, and to escape a rather brisk Fall in La Crosse. The McCords came down from the Santa Ynez Valley, Pappy on business and Mary Kay for pleasure. Glo and Bob and Kitty and I enjoy San Diego the year around. Shim, Pappy, Bob and I had an afternoon of golf: Shim broke several balls, I hit them long and crooked. Pappy has an unique swing, and Bob took all our money!

The ladies went sightseeing and shopping. All this was followed by a most pleasant evening of reminiscing a Httle and laughing a lot. Pappy laughed last, as the rest of us now have a haircut just like he always had. Hope the photo is reproducible."

The Shimskaks. Schwoeffermanns, McCords and Davises

Ben Moore's proteges — professor Guy Riccio, Ben, Ann Barnett, Nancy Waddington (kneeling), Betty Moore, Winnie Hittle and San Chastain

Dr. Ralph Jaccodine Dr. Ralph Jaccodine, Sherman Fairchild Prof of Solid State Studies at Lehigh, has been named director of the University's new Sherman Fairchild Center for Solid State Studies. An extension of the S' Laboratory, the Center is named in honor of the founder of Fairchild Camera and Instrument Corp. A central theme of solid state investigations currently in progress at Lehigh involves the nature and role of defects in semiconductors and insulators. Dr. Jack says that these studies are contributing to a broadening base of knowledge which is being applied to the use of semiconductors and insulators in the microelectronics industry. Bravo to Ralph, and we wish him luck.

Marie Hathaway provides an update on the Hathaway kids at Christmas time. Mike and Ann became the proud parents of a boy last February, and are still living on base at Hickham AFB, Hawaii, where Mike is with an Air and Space Rescue Squadron. Patrick and Karen and their two girls live in Altus, Oklahoma, where Pat is XO of a C-141 Training Squadron. Sheila, Jerry, and son live in Fremont, CaHfornia, where Jerry is majoring in geology at U. of C , Hayward, and plans to finish next year. Sheila is a nurse at Kaiser Hospital in San Leandro. Dennis is a program analyst for QSl nearby in Virginia. Eddie is at Northern Virginia Community College, pursuing the hospitaHty field of hotel/restaurant management. Terry is also at NOVA, chasing a degree in aeronautics. Marie reports that she is keeping herself busy with two careers, one as a nurse in a doctor's office and the other as an outside sales person for Up and Away Travel in Fairfax!

Well, the first of the 1984 Class Luncheons came to pass on the 12th of January, just two years after a similar snowy luticheon in the same Army-Navy Country Club room, which ended just before the Air Florida 737 hit the 14th St. Bridge in Washington. We had a great turnout, including some from Annapolis, as well as your Scribe. The nose count was something like this: Gene Spalding, Ahern, Chapman, Allshouse, Grechanik, Bruner, Struyk, Dick Adams, Carruth, Deeley, Carlquist, Holstein, Patterson, Ghormley, S. Moore, Doxey, Jack Bell, Andrus, Fred Jackson, Bartow, Willie Williams, Jochum, Kelty, G. Ball, Tony Duncan, Arnold, Pyle, Conable, Knock, McManus, and Sprince.

Shipmate, March 1984

I am very sad to announce the death of Ed Ward (Edgar F.) on 23 November. The news was just too late for the last issue, so you are learning of this perhaps later than 1 would have liked. Ed died of cancer at the Arlington (VA) Hospital. He and Marie were living at Great Falls, and Ed was employed by Raytheon in Arlington. The funeral and interment were at Arlington Cemetery. Ed is also survived by two sons, Michael W. of Great Falls, and Stephen B. of Leesburg, and a grandson. Marie can be reached at 10211 Brennan Hill Ct., Great Falls VA 22066. Marie especially expressed thanks for the lovely flowers sent on behalf of the Class.

becoming more active in community affairs after Wayne's retirement from the comptroller's office of Dartmouth last year. Jan first finished a twoyear presidency of the New Hampshire Home Economics Association and is still teaching full time. Wayne, among other duties, is president of the Lions Club and chairman of the Town Finance Committee.

Ginia and Al Shauffleberger wrote to thank the Class for the flowers and expressions of sympathy received from Classmates.

49 Pres., RAdm. John C. Barrow USN (Ret.) Sec'y Mr. T. Paul Riegert Class '49 PO Box 2741, Arlington VA 22202 Percent Members: 66 Everytime one of our lost sheep turns up at a football game, class luncheon, party, or reunion the same comments are made. "Why did 1 stay away so long?" "Old friends are the best friends."

"How long have you guys been doing this?" If you do not join Classmates for class functions when you have the opportunity, you are missing out on some good fun. Our last function was the Dark Ages Party on January 28 at the Anacostia O' Club; good music, good jokes, dancing, and a splendid view of Washington across the river.

It's worth the trip to watch some of our Classmates attack the great groceries.

For our Washington contingent and all those who need an excuse to come to the big city, our annual "Sweetheart Luncheon" wiU be on St. Valentine's Day. That's the monthly luncheon where wives, children, girlfriends, etc., are encouraged to attend. There is no requirement for escorts; so you ladies that have stick-in-the-mud husbands, "Y'all come."

Kids keep growing up. Two new lawyers, Karen Balch admitted to the Virginia Bar after graduation from University of Virginia Law School and Loila Grabowsky was admitted to the California Bar after graduation from Hastings Law School (San Francisco). Her daddy Fred is now an assistant United States attorney in DC. Molly and John Barrow took a "Space A" Trip to Spain last Summer and met a Navy pilot, female type, named Lt. Haines, "Gap's" daughter. The Barrows also flew to Spain in December to be with daughter's family for Christmas visit. Shep Jenks' daughter Debby is a midshipman first mate, the senior midshipman deck officer position at the California Maritime Academy. (You recollect that the president of the Academy is Joe Ekelund.) Debby wiU graduate in May and go to sea as a third mate in the Merchant Marine. Dad is very proud and will be at graduation to swear her in as an Ensign, USNR. Reverend Shep lives in Tiburon, California. The son of Bobbie and John Miller was a "zip code" commander for what turned out to be a fantastic hosting operation for the Brigade.

Holiday greetings received from Priss and Bill Wenlworth enjoying retirement at The Lordings, Savannah, Georgia. Pudd and Ken Turner are country folks in Culpeper, Virginia. Jane and Bob Needham in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, doing a lot of fishing. (Noflying?)They looked for Norma and Joe Taylor in Connecticut but learned they had moved to Florida. Lise and Dick Agnew see the Devines and the Lawrences in San Diego when he's not working on his boat, the BOUNTY. (What kind of name is that?) Jan and Wayne Hall are staying in Hanover, New Hampshire, with both Shipmate, March 1984

Robert Selle and Bill Reed Our photo is of the male components Katherine and Robert Selle and Marty and Bill Read taken at a wedding in Easton, Maryland. All looking great. Received card indicating that John Dobson moved from Sarasota, Florida, to Radiant Road in Annapolis. Simultaneously received note from Hugh Albers that they moved to 5402 Creeping Hammock Drive, Sarasota FL 33580. Strange street name, but even stranger is why John moved out when Hugh moved in. Warren ("1-getaround") Vosseler has already visited the Albers.

Acknowledgements for attendance at 35th are coming in, and it looks like a great turnout. Get your postcards in so the planning committee knows how many jackets to order, rooms to reserve, buses to rent, etc. '84 promises to be a great year for the Class because now we're almost old enough to get good seats at the Homecoming football games. This past year our seating arrangement was a Httle fouled up.

The Class is split because some Classmates have permanent season seats (upper decks or 50-yard line) while others buy tickets for individual games.

Ace Boughton promises to do something about the situation. The permanent season tickets are really the best deal, and they should be ordered as soon as you get the Athletic Association's package.

There is almost as much fun in the stands as there is at the tailgate parties.

Classmates attending our Yuletide luncheon were; Barkley "Pooley" Wood (reports son, Brian, '80 is now aboard RANGER, YF-24, in the

Indian Ocean.) John C. Barrow (with Molly) visited daughter Patty and her family in Rota, Spain, before Christmas holidays). "Red" Tolbert, Jack "Submerged" Wamsley, Andy Nelson, Bill Guthrie, Frank Ward (welcome back to the fold), Bart Bartholomew (Class owes Bart thanks for computerizing our class roster), "CMC" Jones (good to have you back â&#x20AC;&#x201D; missed the jokes). Pete Swanson, Mort Neely, Jack Benoit (reported on John Hemann's death) John F. Barrow, Bill Calhaghan, and Charlie Haskell.

My final note is sad. John W. Hemann died on November 9, 1983, at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (See "Last CaH.") Jack Benoit attended the funeral and sends the following information: "1 went up to New Hampshire on Sunday the 13th and spent the evening with Marie and John's oldest son. Jack, and the two children, Augusta who is 8 and Christopher who is 3. The next morning, we drove down to

the National Cemetery of Massachusetts in Bourne, which is a Veterans Administration Cemetery next to Otis Air Force Base. A Navy chaplain conducted the services at the chapel at Otis and then John was buried in the Veterans' Cemetery. It is a beautiful setting on the very start of Cape Cod and the ceremony was done with taste. I am sure that John will feel comfortable in the setting.

"His wife is a lovely person and his son and sonin-law are fine young men who will be of great assistance to Marie in raising the two children.

"Marie had expressed the hope that if anybody wished to make any contributions that it be to the Heart Association of New Hampshire in John's name."

Jack made a donation in the name of our Class.

Keep the news coming!

FINANCIAL REPORT General We have examined thefinancialcondition of the Association of the Class of 1949 United States Naval Academy, as of 26 October 1983, and have inventoried the tangible assets. The attached statement presents the financial position of the Class.

The examination included a tracing of all transactions since the last aduit on 16 December 1982.

The Class Treasurer has properly handled all accounts. The Class financial condition is sound.

Recommendations None.

Assets: Navy Federal Credit Union Savings Account ($5,882.87 shown on the 9/30/83 statement less than $500 transferred to checking on 10/3/83) Checking Account as of 9/25/83 Less checks expended: #128 USNA $ 50.00 #129 Reigert 20.00 #130 Reigert 19.90 #131 Kreiger 310.00 Plus deposits: Transfer from Savings Refund from USNA Party receipts

$ 500.00 20.64 1,200.00

CHECKING ACCOUNT AS OF 10/26/83 52 30-Yearbooks @ $20 74 Class of '49 Neckties @ $6 117 Class of '49 Scarves @ $3 3 25th Anniversary Silver Trays @ $22.50 Alvis, Draim and Guthrie Inc.

50 Pres., Cdr. William A. Kiehl USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wayne L. Jensen USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Ct., Chula Vista CA 92010 Percent Members: 65 On the second Saturday of September in 1946, your Corresponding Secretary was marching off extra duty on the second floor of Dahlgren Hall while the Big Blue Football team was beating Villanova in Thompson stadium. 'Chick' Ranch of '48A had the dubious duty of monitoring the small squad and from time to time halted the recalcitrants from plebe summer alongside the view window so that the lowly could see some of the action. It so happens that Navy won that game.

It also happens that that was the only game that your C S . was to see in person during four years at USNA. They won on the road, of course, but never at home. So â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was ever so pleasureful 71

to attend the 1983 Army/Navy game in the Rose Bowl and relish the 'four minutes' that made up for all that had gone before. The San Diego papers reported it as, "Army was ready — too ready."

The fired-up Cadets hurried down the field under the opening kickoff and buried Napoleon McCaUum, at his own 11-yard line. But wait, he managed to lateral to Eric Wallace who bounced out for a 95-yard touchdown, the first on an opening kickoff in the 84 years. McCallum delivered when needed in the 42-13 victory and understated, "When the lineman block, they expect something to come of it, a reward; I wanted to give them a reward." It was a fine reward for a lot of old grads also. It had rained the day prior to the game and so the Cadets and Mids didn't march on the field and the 0500 departure from San Diego went unrewarded. However, parking proved no problem.

At the game we saw Flora and Don Dunham and learned that the Coughlins, DeWitts, Pausners, Dick Millers and the Doans were there.

We were able to update the next day in San Diego with the Coughlins as they visited with daughter, Kathleen Fitzpatrick and family. Son Mike is USNA '83 and a VF 'Stash' at Miramar on his way to flight training at Pensacola. Dorothy Jensen and Mary CoughHn had a lot to talk about and recovered many years.

Bud Lockwood sends regards to all from Brookfield, Wisconsin, as does Betty Whittle from Macon, Georgia, who adds that she will never give me a picture of her again (see December Shipmate). Mary Lou and Dick Thurston report all well in Provo, Utah, with both of their sons and families returned from the "world" to live and work in Utah. Mary Lou still gets in a bit of tennis and the Thurstons enjoyed trips to Hawaii, San Diego (for the American Association of Museums annual meeting, where Dick sailed into new waters), San Francisco (to help Mary Lou's parents celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary) and Long

Richard A. Miller is congratulated by Chief of Naval Operations James D. Watkins on Miller's promotion to vice admiral, as Claire Miller looks on Beach. Claire and Dick Miller contribute that the Navy finds enough for him to do as a vice admiral and vice Chief of Naval Material to keep his days busy. The Miller family is scattered with son. Rick, at Cordis Corp. in Miami as their controller, Ron and Kathy and two grandsons in Point Mugu where Ron is with an aerial weapons test squadron.

Tim completed active duty in the Navy and is a graduate student at the Wharton School.

Judy and Mark Frudden announce that they have had enough of the shovelling the walks and driveway bit and are joining the 'Snow Birds' by going to San Diego in January. Mark finished his schooling at U. of Iowa and the movers came on 72

27 December. They also were blessed with the arrival of a granddaughter on Thanksgiving Day. Carol and Charlie Cooper send "Mele Kalikimaka" "HauoH Makahiki Hou" from Hawaii where they are enjoying every second of their tour there. They Hve next door to the Foleys and get together often. Daughter, Lindy and family were with them for the holidays along with CharHe's mother. Son, Chip, (lieutenant commander USN) and his family are moving from Norfolk to Monterey in January for graduate school.

From Bentonville, Virginia, Roy Highberg writes that the Washington bunch got together at the Flagship Restaurant on 6 October with 17 Classmates in attendance: Pete Block, Jerry Coleman, Dick Duggan, Cliff Hopkins, Bill Kiehl, Law Kivlen, J. J. McNally, Bob Mandeville, Gayle May, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan, Mih Schultz, Bill Simons, Bill Smoot, Roy Snyder, Ted Speaker and Daryle Tripp. The November luncheon drew 15 Classmates: Willy Ayres, Pete Block, Ed Bronars, Arnold Austin, John Cavanaugh, Dave Emerson, Bill Kiehl, J.J. McNally, Gayle May, Dick Powell, Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, Frank Roth, Roy Snyder and Ted Speaker. Dick Powell's son Lindsey (lieutenant (jg) USNR) married Ruth Shuman on 17 November, and Cliff Hopkins' daughter Janine married Leigh Forbes on 29 October. The San Diego contingent just couldn't find a way to get together; however four of the wives managed to locate time and on the 9th of December Suzie Scribner, Dottie Martin, Elaine Skinner and Dorothy Jensen had an enjoyable luncheon. The Skinners were looking forward to house swapping with friends on the island of Oahu over the holidays.

On the 2nd of December, Thea and Cecil Kempf didn't move from Washington to New Orleans, but did take a trip down there long enough for Cecil to relieve as the Chief of Naval Reserve at Belle Chase Naval Air Station and long enough to meet much of the staff. The Kempfs will remain in Washington, where he will manage his farflung Naval Reserve. Don Albright called from Monterey to remind that he is part of that reserve organization and as such reports to Cecil. Don's mobilization assignment is a CNA, San Francisco.

Harry Hussmann was out in Southern California in mid-November from El Paso but time didn't permit him to get down to San Diego. Thor Hanson, as president and chief executive officer of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, has stated that the fundamental aim of the society is to offer the highest quality community services and foster the most intensive research efforts possible. Thor appeared on the MacNeil/Lehrer report on PBS in December and discussed the Marine situation in Lebanon with Senator Warner. When the talk got around to the diplomatic moves available, Thor was able to avoid comment.

51 Pres., Cdr. Bruce I. Meader USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Jack Hamilton, USN (Ret.) 9215 Cutting Horse Court Springfield VA 22153 Percent Members: 61 Welcome (again) to 1984! March means, considering the two-month lead time for this article, the inclusion of much holiday news — and A-N game trivia. The wealth of correspondence imposes a chronology to preserve order — and many thanks, one and all, for your inputs.

John McGrew's Xmas card included some pics from last year's June Week West. In one we have

June Week West Fete

Gordon and Leila Van Hook "Hstening" to John Tillson; in the other, Cynthia NunneHey, Jim Crowder, Don Osborn and Jack Nunneley savying "formaggio"!

We told you about the tragic loss to C. J. and Sam Ginder of their beautiful daughter Nancy Elizabeth last Fall, and their request that donations be made to the Anne Arundel County (MD) Retarded Citizens Association. Well, the response was great. They have asked that further donations be made to the Nancy Ginder Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Frostburg State CoUege Fund, Frostburg State College, Frostburg MD 21532, Attn: Ron Fautz.

Also, following interment of our Jim Wassell at Arlington National Cemetery in November, attended by many Classmates, Bobbie wrote: "The entire day was . . . just as I wanted it, and as 1 sat beside Jim's coffin and looked at aH of his friends standing on the hillside in the rain, 1 was so proud to be part of the Class of 1951."

Welcome Aboard!

Washington locals Nancy and Dick Dean had plenty to smile about when Dick commissioned their son Rob, a 2nd lieutenant in the Army. In the pic, older son Rick, also a 2nd lieutenant, is at left with Rob, Nancy and Dick. Both sons, who wanted to travel, wound up being stationed right here in the Washington area! Wouldn't you know it!

Aloha again! From Pappy Sears, who with the Cromwells and Bibbys entertain a seemingly endless stream of visitors to Happyland. This time it's Danny Marangiello, on the occasion of his retirement from the Civil Service at NavSec (he was a high "mucky-muck"). In the pic. Pappy, Jack and Louanne CromweH, Mary and Buzz Bibby, and Danny Boy. Oahu Lulus!

Susan and Brooke Read hosted, again, a delightful morning and forenoon affair in Alexandria on the occasion of the annual Scottish Shipmate, March 1984

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Hawaiian Visitors Walk. Weather great, parade super, with plenty of kiltie bands, Scottish breed dogs, and

A-N Game (1. to r.) — Sam Latimer, couple • friends of Purses, Bill Purse, Fred Gambke

More A-Ners — 1. to r. from bottom. Donna and Wes Hammond, Mary Gilchrist; 2nd — Smittie Purse, John Gilchrist, Fred Gambke; 3rd — Toni Maier, Eileen Gambke, Gay Latimer; 4th — Bill Purse, Paul Maier, Sam Latimer Scotch, if you please

Rolls/Jags. In the pic: YT, Ward and Claire DeGroot at bottom; Bob (Patriarch) Brodie, Bev Bray, Susan Read, Joe Bray, Brooke Read, Suzanne YT, EvelyTi Swart, Molly Brodie. Der Swan took the pic, natch!

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San Diego after the Game — (1. to r.), Tina and Jim Crowder, John Tillson, Doris Bartuska, Presh Tillson, Tony Bartuska

Vinuosos Tony Bartuska was at Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk on reserve active duty last Summer, and ran into the Earls. The second week Doris joined Tony and they gathered with the Earls at Little Creek, where "Pappy" Walsh plays the piano. Pappy, nearing 90, played in the USNA Band when we were mids, and has been playing at Little Creek for 25 years. In the pic. Bill, Pappy, Sue and Tony pose for Dr. Doris!

Ruth Small told us at the Stockdale's ArmyNavy Party that husband Bob was off in the Indian Ocean playing Convoy Commodore for the Near Term Prepositioning Force out of Diego Garcia. Dick Dalla Mura is also in the Convoy Commodore society, which shows there are still ways to keep active on the bounding main!

You can believe '51 was well represented at the Army-Navy game, as attested by the following recital and pics: Doris and Tony Bartusk (again!) enjoyed whh two of their daughters, along with Anne and Pete O'Kane and their son . . . Doris and Tony again with the Tillsons and Crowders Shipmate, March 1984

in San Diego after the game . . . Smittie and Bill Purse with a host of folks and lots of pics . . . a rundown on the Alumni tour to the game by Wes Hammond that included Gambkes, Latimers, Gilchrists . . . and Maiers and Purses joining them in L.A. . . . at the tent party before/after the game with WiUy Weaver, John Alvis, Van Hooks, Jack Cromwell and others . . . and a post-game party hosted by Maureen and Don Osborn in Glendale, attended by Pat and Tom Edwards, Jean and Herb Zoehrer, Barbara and Dick Seymour, Carly and Chuck Larson, Bobbie and Dick Childs, Jane and Dan Jones, Robin McGlohn and wife Bette Bohler, Mary K. and Tom Gillen, Dolores and Don Beck with Don's father Frank '22, C. D. Mcintosh, Ed Curry.

From Don Osbom's long, and gratefully received, letter: Pat and Tom Edwards: Tom retired from the Corps in '69, is in the health facilities planning field.

Jean and Herb Zoehrer: Herb retired in Coronado after 30 USN years, is general manager of a health care reporting services company. He and Andy Kremm have a great love for sailing, and Herb teaches part-time at the Annapolis Sailing School Branch, Glorietta Bay, Coronado. Andy was in a local yacht race and missed the game.

Barbara and Dick Seymour: live in LaJolla, where Dick recently got his Ph.D. in Ocean-

Carly and Chuck Larson: live in Newport Beach, where Chuck is in real-estate development and oil and gas investment.

Bobbie and Dick Childs: down from Shehon, Washington, across Puget Sound from Seattle, where Dick teaches NJROTC. Bette Bohler and Robin McGlohn: Bette uses her professional name, is librarian at Stanford.

Robin teaches NJROTC in San Francisco. They live in Menlo Park.

Mary K. and Tom Gillen: Tom is retiring after 11 years at Hughes, will be electronics program manager for IFF systems for Gould Electronics.

Dolores and Don Beck: Don is an avionics engineer with Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, in his 16th year. They came to Osborns in a limo, owned by son's limo service!

C. D. "Chuck" Mcintosh: for many years a leader in L.A. Alumni matters, is in advertising on the "west side", as they say out there!

Ed Curry: Ed lost his wife several years ago, lives in Montrose near the Osborns, is an engineer in the aerospace industry.

Maureen and Don Osborn: Don's been a lawyer since '70, a sole practitioner in Pasadena in personal injury, family law and commerical collections. They hosted three middies for the game.

Many thanks again, Don, for all the news!

Don also sent word of Carl Pearlston, formerly an engineer with a firm in El Segundo, then a lawyer since early '70s. Practices in Torrance and is active in ACLU work.

Wes Hammond also passed along news of Bill Lawton, test pilot for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

Hammonds used Lawton's two game tickets for daughter and roomie. Bill called Wes on 20 December to say he was alive and well after having to "punch out" of a Peregrine trainer the day before Thanksgiving. No broken bones but enough bruises to keep him in the hospital through the first quarter of the game! Wes adds: "As long as he caught the first four minutes on TV that was all right!" Wow!! And to Bill — a "whew!" from all of us.

'A cruisin' on the main over the hoHdays: Mary and John McGrew aboard SS MARDI GRAS in the

Caribbean, with stops at Ochos Rios (Jamaica), Grand Cayman and Cozumel; Sherry and BUI Marin with daughter and two grandchildren aboard SONG OF NORWAY, with a Mexico stop to

see Mayan ruins — and some wild storms at sea!

McGrew and Tony Bartuska have separately come up with a novel idea — sponsoring the USS DONALD A. GARY (FFG-51)! John says Don Gary

was his campaign manager in his abortive run for Congress in Orange County (CA) in '62. Won the Medal of Honor aboard FRANKLIN in WWII. Tony wrote about the same idea. But do we have a dilemma? How about the new AEGIS cruiser, CG-51, coming along at Bath, Maine? Or the new DDG-51 (Arleigh Burke) class coming along — maybe? Your board will kick it around. Any ideas from the rest of you? Had lunch with Joe Metcalf aboard his flagship MOUNT WmTNEY on January and he liked the idea — said sponsorship no longer means thousands for silver — can mean a variety of things — a party for the crew, plaques, etc.

A Christmas recital: Andy Maloney visited the Purses in El Paso over the holidays . . . Carol and Bob Larson just back from a trip to Hong Kong and Tokyo — were there when Reagan visited . . . Tillsons with family photo and news they moved in late January to new house but still in 73

San Diego . . . Toni and Paul Maier chiming in from Washington state . . . Flo and Jack Bowen up to their knickers in wedding in '83, and Jack heads up VSE Corp. office in Bremerton . . .

Toddy and Al Raithel both writing; Al on history of naval aviation in WWl, Toddy a novel . . . and, can you beat this, an annual Xmas letter in iambic pentameter (well, almost!) from Jean and George Yeager, down Greensboro, North Carolina, way. And many more.

Nice post-holiday note from Ana Maria and Rafael Taylhardat from Madrid. They were at 30th reunion. Rafael is taking computer courses, and Ana Maria is in her last year of archaeology at U. of Madrid. Folks going to or thru Madrid should see them, and, as they say, see the real Madrid!

Good news — the new Supe is personally making sure there is access to our elevator in the Chapel

by Spring! RAdm. Chuck Larson even mentioned it at the Alumni meeting at Homecoming (in response to Bruce Meader's urging).

As you read this, twelve hearty souls will either be at Round Hill, Jamaica, or just returned: Pat and BiU Smith, Diane and Hal Hall, Val and Pete Cullins, Claire and Ward DeGroot, Nancy and Tom Stuart, and Suzanne and YT. Paul Tuzo reports that there are fourteen for Alaska: Billie and Paul Tuzo, Smittie and Bill Purse (no end of Purse news!), Eileen and Fred Gambke, Cynthia and Jack Nunneley, Baz and Lew Powell, Presh and John Tillson, and Esther and Art Ward.

Cutoff for them was 15 January for an August cruise on the Love Boat, but if interested call Paul pronto.

You'll note there were no addresses in this article. That's because you should have received your class directory in late January. Hope you all fork over the fiver, and help us locate the "address unknowns." Last minute address changes were made, those we knew, but there are a few wives' names missing, several names spelled wrong (Leila Van Hook, Ana Maria Taylhardat; Don Beck's wife is Dolores). We haven't figured out the update or reissue scheme yet, but will let you know.

Kudos to Jay Woodbury for automating and printing out the directory, and to Bruce Meader for the layout and printing, and to the Board for the collating and stuffing! Good boys!!

It is with great satisfaction that we have received late word that the NCAA, at its Dallas convention, has presented VAdm. William D. Lawrence, (former Naval Academy Superintendent and three sport athlete as a midshipman) who is Chief of Naval Personnel, its annual Theodore Roosevelt award.

A final note — only 61% of the Class are NAAA members. We depend on Shipmate to get out the news. So ask your friends if they are members — if not, get them to join. We need it.

NAAA needs it! Cheers.

52 Pres., LCdr. Bosquet N. Wev Jr. USN (Ret.) Capt. Frank N. Hannegan USN (Ret.) 9378 Tartan View Dr., Fairfax VA 22032 Percent Members: 62 This column, written in the dark ages of January in the year 1984, will not dwell on the Orwellian prophesies. The nation's weather this past year has created sufficient misery and gloom. And speaking of gloom, there certainly are a lot of '52ers out there who haven't written, which makes this effort a dismal chore. Come on, y'all; this column is supposed to spread the word on all the Class, 74

not just those of us in the Washington area! Oh weH, press on.

Sally and John Alexander proudly saw Sally's son, Michael Dolan, married to Miss Kim Dunovan on 14 January in Washington (DC). The bride and groom will continue their studies at George Washington University Law School, and for all the Class I wish them every success and a lifetime of happiness.

One of the certainties in life is that only other people win things: money, cars, vacations, whatever. Well, for once luck hit home. Nancy won a free two-day trip for the two of us to New York and a stay at the plush Grand Hyatt Hotel.

Following two delightful days in the city a short trip on the Long Island Railroad took us to Northport to have brunch with Shelia and Pete Barry.

As always, the Barry hospitality was superb and provided a great ending to a fun, if all too brief vacation. (Maybe those magazine contests have promise after all.)

Ann and Hi Gurney are touring the country in their new RV and at the moment their whereabouts are not known. Nonetheless, a mutual friend living in St. Petersburg passed the word that the local newspaper reported Hi was in attendance at the celebration of Hi's grandmother's 105th birthday!

What a wonderful thrill it must have been to share that special day with such an indomitable and remarkable woman.

Having berated one and all at the outset of this column, it is time to confess. I did get one letter and lost it! Joe Portney wrote about the ArmyNavy game and included a rundown of those seen cheering enthusiastically, particularly for that deceptive return of the opening kickoff. Joe, you have been a loyal contributor and it is hoped you will overlook my carelessness.

The latest Classmate to speak at a DC-area luncheon was Jack Sheehan who not only was entertaining, but also garnered everyone's rapt attention with his description of the Federal Reserve system and processes, including the formulation of monetary and fiscal policy. Given such a complex topic it was no wonder Jack ran out of time, but given the enthusiastic response to his presentation it is certain he will be back.

A last minute input from Hork Dimon: "MGen. Bill Maxson USAF has been relieved as Commander of the Air Force Armament Division at Eglin AFB, Florida, and transferred to March AFB, California, as Vice Commander, 15th Air Force, SAC." Congratulations, Bill!

What do Wally Numbers, Harvey Gray, Vic Vine, Rae Arisen and Si Simons have in common?

They didn't write in 1983! And that's a pretty sneaky way to get more names in print this month.

Get your pen out or you may be next on the hit list!

53 Pres., Capt. Augustine E. Hubal Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Mr. C. E. Mumford, GRI 1303 Towlston Rd., Vienna VA 22180 703/759-3115 Percent Members: 57

4 March Navy Band Authorized 1925

54 Pres., Col. Fitzwilliam M. Woodrow Jr. USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. R. K. Sheehan USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. M. J. Stoffel USN (Ret.) 6208 Jefferson Blvd., Frederick MD 21701 (O) 703/734-6615; (H) 301/371-4166 Percent Members: 60 We had an excellent Christmas luncheon, although the attendance was a bit less than usual.

The atmosphere was at its usual high standard, however.

Al Slepicka was a welcome face at Homecoming and sends his best from Lincoln, Nebraska: "I'm a little late, but here are pictures of the pre/post game tailgating and the evening affair at the Naval Station. My flash gave out before 1 could get a shot of everyone, but I'll do better next year!

Enjoyed the Homecoming this year — all hope to see all of you again for the 30th."

I trust you all have received the 30th Reunion questionnaire, and John Clark sends following errata sheet: "The so-called bus tour of the Chesapeake Bay is not a bus tour, but a 6-day ship cruise of Chesapeake Bay. Ports of call on the cruise would include Yorktown/Williamsburg and Crisfield. The cruise would depart from AnnapoHs on Sunday after the Homecoming game and return to Baltimore; transportation back to Annapolis could be included. If you have already sent in your questionnaire but are interested in the cruise, please send a note to the Reunion Committee, Box 1945, Annapolis MD 21404. If we go, the whole ship will be ours to fill (82 passengers)."

We will be publishing names in Shipmate of missing Classmates whom we would like to locate in time for the 30th. I would like to ask everybody to be on the lookout.

Your 30th Reunion Committee would like to contact as many Classmates as possible. The Alumni Association has no (or no current) addresses on 337 Classmates, of whom 176 did not graduate. This column lists aU those graduates with their ranks and status as of the date they dropped out of sight from the Alumni Association records.

Next month, the list of missing non-graduates will be printed.

Anyone having current address of the below listed Classmates please send the addresses to Capt.

Henry Holt USN, 516 SkyHne House, S. George Mason Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041.

J. N. Allen, III, A. J. Ammerman, M. Anacker, LCol. C. F. Anderson USAF, W. P. Anderson, W. M. Bacon, LCol. J. C. Balough USAF, B. J. Barczewski, LCol. M. J. Barth, II USAF Capt.

M. G. Basford USN (Ret.), P. M. Beckham, C. L. Bennett, R. T. Bermejo, Cdr. H. G. BiHerbeck USN (Ret.), G. T. Bole, J. W. Boyd, Jr., J. S. Brennan, Maj. G. D. Brown USAF (Ret.), LCol. J. T. Brown USAF (Ret.), Lt. R. C. Bunger USNRR, MGen. K. D. Burns USAF, Capt. M. R. Byington USN, T. A. Carpenter, Capt. J. C. Cassidy USAF, Capt. R. E. Chidley USN, Lt. H. W. Cianfion USAFR, LCdr. L. I. Cole, Jr. USNR, Capt. F. 1. CoHins USN, Capt. R. B. Conklin USN (Ret.), Capt. E. C. Copeland USN, Cdr. R. G. Davis USN (Ret.), D. D. Deem, LCol. C. F. Demos USAF (Ret.), L. M. Dickey, LCdr. J. C. Dilweg USN (Ret.), R. B. Duckett, LCol. G. F. Ebbitt, Jr. USMC (Ret.), Capt. J. W. Everett USMC (Ret.), R. M. Fillerup, Lt. S. R. Foster USNR, M. Frank, Lt. J. W. Franks USAFR, LCol. P. B. Friedrichs USMC (Ret.), E. A. Garcia, LCdr. B. Gardener USN (Ret.), Co. H. J. Gaynor USAF (Ret.) Capt. R. D. Griffiths USN Shipmate, March 1984

Tom Conboy. Busier Bilyeu, Betty Conboy, Bill Greenlaw

Ed Tipshus, Pat Hope, Herb Hope, Ann Hall, Howie Hall

Mike Stoffel and Dwight Agnew

Jaco, D. C. Jenkins, Lt. R. J. Jermsted USNR, E. T. Johnston, LCdr. C. S. Jones USN (Ret.), Capt. G. G. Koops USAF (Ret.), LCol. B. S. Lay USAF (Ret.), Col. G. N. Leventen USAF (Ret.), LCol. C. T. Lightsey USAF, F. R. Lockmiller, Lt. W. E. Lord USNR, Col. L. MacLeay, Jr. USAF (Ret.), J. Q. Mahorner, LCol. J. C. Marshall USAF (Ret.), Cdr. J. T. Marshall, Jr. USN (Ret.), Maj. E. E. Martinez USAF (Ret.), F. A. Matthews, R. F. McDevitt, LCol. J. C. McFetridge USAF (Ret.) R. J. McGurk, LCol. J. D. Meehan USAF (Ret.), LCol. S. J. Michael, Jr. USMC, J. R. Michaels, W. C. Miller, Capt. D. P. Milnor USAF (Ret.), R. L. Moon, W. E. Morgan, Cdr. C. H. Morris USN (Ret.), R. F. Murphy, B. A. Mutch, Jr., H. A. Nagel, Jr., Lt. R. W. Nelson USNR, Col. W. A. Newsome, Jr. USAF, Maj. C. L. Nobles USAF (Ret.), Col. H. T. O'Brien USAF (Ret.), J. J. O'Leary, LCol. G. B. Parks USAF (Ret.), R. F. Pavia, Cdr. J. B. Pitman CEC USN (Ret.), LCdr. R. J. Prosser USN (Ret.), T. J. Pruitt, J. D. Ralford, LCdr. J. R. Reardon USN (Ret.), Capt. A. J. Reynolds USMCR, Maj. B. L. Roach USAF (Ret.), Capt. W. J. Roach USAF (Ret.), T. D. Rogers, Capt. W. E. Sampson USAF (Ret.), LCol. R. P. Sassone USAF (Ret.), Maj. D. Sayes USMC (Ret.), W. J. Schieusener, LCol. A. M. Schuhz USAF (Ret.), Lt. L. A. Scott USNR, Cdr. R. W. Scott USN (Ret.), Capt. W. Scullion, Jr. USMC, L. A. Shumaker, Lt. A. D. Size USAFR, Lt. P. Slawson USNRR, W. W. Smila, LCdr. R. C. Solderholm USN (Ret.), J. V. Southworth, Jr., Maj. H. K. Spiker USAF (Ret.), Capt. J. D. Steadman USAF (Ret.), M. H. Stephenson, Jr., LCdr. P. D. Stroop, Jr. USNR, G. E. Swenson, C. W. Thomas, BGen. W. E. Thurman USAF, LCdr. A. A. Tisdale USN (Ret.), D. R. Trone, Maj. A. L. Van Ausdal USAF (Ret.), J. L. Vaughan, Jr., V. L. Vierbicky, Maj. J. F. Volpone USAF (Ret.), LCol. K. L. Walker USAF (Ret.), W. R. Walker, H. N. Webb, T. C. Wells, Capt. D. W. West USN (Ret.), C. E. Weymouth, Jr., K. B. Wilson, LCol. K. D. Wright USAF (Ret.), LCol. P. Yadlowsky USMC, Lt. W. J. Yeager SC USN, D. B. Zeiten.

55 Tailgating action, Ted Walker on the left

Bob Sheehan, Sue Sheehan, Dick Dean (Ret.), J. D. Halpine, Col. W. S. Harris USAF, R. L. Hatfield, D. L. Hatheway, J. W. Havicon, Col. G. F. Heinrich USAF, D. M. Hennessee, LCdr. W. C. HickHn, III USN, Capt. J. F. Higgins USN (Ret.) Cdr. L. O. Hilder, Jr. USN (Ret.), Col. O. J. Hines USAF, Cdr. T. W. Hogan, Jr. USNR, W. G. Holland, LCdr. W. D. Holloman USN (Ret.), F. W. Hoy, Jr., J. Hrustich, C. E. Shipmate, March 1984

Pres., Capt. John W. Renard USN Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Clif Shumaker 8800 Old Courthouse Rd., Vienna VA 22180 Percent Members: 56 The Christmas mail call was extra generous this year. Vern Carlson reported from Tucson he had just finished the third chapter of his book. Turning Points with Third Reich (sic), and has but three more to go; "A long job, but I'll keep plugging at it." He confirms his intentions to desert the retired Army haven of Tucson and is in the process of moving to the San Diego area.

Sippican Ocean Systems, Inc., of Marion, Massachusetts, has announced that Tony Bracken has been appointed its director of business development. His duties will include responsibility for national and international sales, oceanographic sales, ASM marketing plus new business development.

Betty and Gordon Bedford reported from Cincinnati that they had finally joined ranks with the rest of us grandparents.

Bill Lavalle writes from Dallas, "This Christmas season finds us beginning our fourth year in Texas.

This means that we no longer are carpetbaggers, and we are even allowed to discuss Texas state politics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in polite company. I'm still the commanding officer of the Navy Office at Vought and Betty is still teaching in the second grade. Son Ted is a Navy pilot who flys P-3s in Patrol Squadron

Anthony Bracken 47; there seems to be some deja vu here! This should be my last year of command here, so before next Christmas, we will have to decide whether to retire and stay here, retire and move elsewhere, or go to a last Navy tour somewhere else."

Bobbie Harmon writes from Cape Coral, Florida, "Phil is business manager at Gulf Coast Center, a state institution for the retarded. He loves his work and is in his fourth year there. He also has been very involved in a prison ministry called Kairos. It is a three-day week end, starting on Thursday night and ending on Sunday night, in the prison. A team of men go in and give a short course in Christianity.

"I'm a real-estate broker and actively pursuing a career. Sales have been very good and Lee County is one of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. Cape Coral is growing the fastest of all the areas of Lee County . . . building is booming and rentals are at a premium."

Bob Stimac from Ft. Walton Beach, "I am still working with Can-Am, the land development company. The land business is just beginning to boom here in the Panhandle of Florida, particularly between Panama City and Pensacola along the coast.

My schedule is quite flexible, which allows me to 'get in nine holes' almost every afternoon. I look upon it as my afternoon workout, as I have maintained a rigid exercise program since my by-pass operation in April '82."

Diamond Joe Dunn writes, "Just returned from a delightful visit with the Class Pres. Renard and Donna at their lovely home in Pt. Loma. Jack is commanding officer of the naval personnel research and development center which he affectionately calls 'Nipper Dick.' 1 was lucky enough to get a tour of the place and some of the projects they are involved in are mind-boggling to say the least. Pat and I spent Thanksgiving with Jack and Donna and then went to THE GAME in Pasadena. Our seats were in a tree on the 15 yard Hne, but we did manage to see several of the Class, Dan Butterfield, Burt Munger, George Volk, Carroll Wittner and Barbara along with Witt's son Hal and his bride. Harry Schrader was there with some VIPs but unfortunately he was in another tree. It was a great day, with the total points scored adding up to 55! The Pres. thought that was a nice gesture on the part of both teams. Enclosed are some photos taken at lunch at Jack's Yacht Club.

"Spent a few hours with Carl Strang in Orlando in November and had the delightful opportunity to meet the new Mrs. Strang (Sheryll). Carl was married in August and looks every bit the newlywed. Carl said Bob Smith is in the Orlando area but we weren't able to contact him."

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I also received a similar check from Gerry Fulk '56. Joe enclosed the following photos to explain why everyone is underway for San Diego to drop that final anchor.

Thalia Tsantes writes, "Dear Classmates of my Beloved Husband, Our hearts are still so very heavy indeed but full of the love you have shown us. George's wounds will be ours forever, but we do have magnificent memories of a precious father and husband. Right now we are trying not to ask 'why George,' but it is all very painful anyway.

Apparently this was God's will — so be it! The flowers you sent were beautiful and something in life he loved from a group he was so extremely proud to be a part. We are proud he served, but it still hurts so much."

56 Co-chairman, Class Executive Comm.

Capt. James W. Blanchard Jr. USN (Ret.) LCol. R.H. Lyie USAF (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN (Ret.) 13007 Clarion Road Fort Washington MD 20744 Percent Members: 56 I'm happy to announce that based upon the direct efforts of the U.S. Postal Service, communications between the DC and San Diego Chapters has been reestablished. Apparently the relocation of the Army game to the West Coast allowed the Occidental Chapter to win a few bets and put the treasury in the black. The last luncheon of the SD group was held at the (you guessed it) famous Hamburguesa. A great turnout included Stan Booth, Helen and Jim Egerton, Eleanor and Paul Fournier, Frank Graham, Bill Greene, Neil 76

Groepler (and brother Dave), Don Johnston, Mai panies, Carl's products have included such diverse Malloy, Jim Murtland, Sven Nelson, Ned Roberts, items as a device for converting sunlight into elecDon Scovel, Dick Tarbuck, Dave Teachout, Jim tricity to zap plants into growing faster, a techniThomas, Rich Thomas, Dick Varney, Bob que for depicting an unexplained aura around Watkins' new bride Gina, and Buck AbeH (USMA animate objects, and a system designed to ease '56). Although not able to attend, VAdm. Jim learning large amounts of material by piping recordings of music into one ear while the material Hogg sent strands of blue and gold Korean silk beads for the ladies to wear at the "Big One" in to be learned is going in the other. According to Pasadena. George Textor also sent appropriately Carl, it's not the exotic nature of the product, just emblazoned "Beat Army" bumper stickers which a matter of timing and financing. In the future he looks to expansion of more natural ways to treat Buck Abell politely tossed into a potted plant.

The post-game report indicates that after 27 illness and a greater utilization of solar energy.

A short note from Ed Sechrest informs me that years, the class section has moved up and was seated abeam the end zone. The group from San his son Eddie was recentiy married after comDiego leased a luxury tour bus outfitted with sup- pleting a tour in the Navy. It doesn't seem too long port from the wine mess and commenced the ago that Eddie was playing Cowboys and Indians revelry at 0700. The outcome of the game is well while Big Ed was struggling with EE in Monterey. documented; however the return trip to San Diego is hazy in the minds of some. Apparently Cliff Schoep's wine mess was well supplied. In addition to the San Diego group, the class section was filled such other notables as Bob Allen, Steve Arnold, Pete Bennet, Doc Blanchard, John Buckley, Ron Pres., LCol. George F. Warren USMC (Ret.) Cohn, Don Flood, Stocky Gaines, Jake Jacobsen, Sec'y, Mr. Frank Barnes Jim Kamp, Don Murphy, Comp Ward, and Jay 218 Seminole Trail, Danville VA 22030 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. F. N. Howe, Jr. USN (Ret.) Westerhausen.

An earlier column mentioned that George Welsh 1 Walter Cir., Fredericksburg VA 22405 was off to a good start for the '83 season at U. Percent Members: 45 of VA. As a follow-up, George has been named The Word as ACC Football Coach of the Year, having reIf you've been paying attention to priorities over ceived 62 out of 1(X) votes for the honor. Congrats, this past Fall you can not have missed seeing your George, and we wish you success in '84.

Classmates Bob McElwee a few times. Bob, you see, is an NFL official and has been for the past eight seasons. For the last four seasons, if fact, he has had his "own crew" — which is NFL Hugo for being the senior game official. When we finally caught up with Bob at his Haddonfield, New Jersey, base he promised to provide us with a little more detail on life and times in the "Bigs" and, when he does, you'll read it here. Next month, maybe.

A brief note from Steve Bond says that he and Teeny enjoyed "an all too brief visit with Sherwood Ritchie and wife Judy at the Army rout in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena, California.

"Steve is manufacturing manager of a high-tech communications company in Santa Maria, and Sherwood runs a commercial real-estate firm in San Diego.

"The Ritchies expect a grandchild in January Leroy Collins and Stan Catola welcome FLORIDA to which will make the Bonds grand-godparents. its namesake Anyone who can't figure that one out can conEnclosed is a photo of Stan Catola and LeRoy tact the Bonds at 4604 Falcon Dr., Lompoc CA Collins during the change of command of USS 93436."

FLORIDA (SSBN-728) at Cape Canaveral. Stan, in Larry Masten has kindly consented to coorhis role as Com Sub GRU 6, shared that platform dinate companymate memorial chair contributions with Governor Graham and other major military on behalf of Doug Roysdon. Larry's address is: commanders in Florida.

(Capt. L. E., USN) 3904 Gallows Road, AnnanSpeaking of Florida, Wendy Powell has dale V A 22003. relocated to St. Augustine and is working for Remember the "Muleskinner"? Well he rememGrumman aircraft rebuilding planes. Farther bers you. One of our correspondents (snitches) ran north, Dick Mozier is with the AEGIS program into the great man (J. G. Drew, II, Capt., USN for RCA in Medford, New Jersey, looking for Ret., '42) himself out in the San Diego area where ways to shoot them down. he was galloping around a neighborhood shopping The January DC luncheon at the Capitol Yacht center on behalf of a local school board candidate Club brought out 44 members and guests to hear — setting up camp right there in front of the Alpha details of Bobbie Roper's legislative proposals on Beta. Among other tidbits revealed by the "SkinVictims Rights and Truth in Sentencing in ner" was that Al Hemphill authors a column conMaryland. Through Bobbie and Vince Roper's ef- cerning "everything," which appears in a local forts some of these proposals were recently signed newspaper in the North (San Diego) County area. into law, others are being proposed this year. In- So whatcha up to, Al? How about grinding us off cidentally, their on-going efforts have been selected a few pounds of copy next time you have a minute by several newspapers as one of the top ten stories — about anything. for 1983. The next DC luncheon is scheduled for 16 March at Ft. Myer. Plan to be there.

An interesting article in an edition of the Washington Post labels Carl Schliecher as an "electric entrepreneur." Associated with six com-

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58 Pres., Capt. Paul A. Polski USN Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Wayne E. Scott U Apple Seed Ln., Gauhersburg MD 20878 301.258-0323 Percent Members: 55 I still can't beheve that the BIG 25th is over.

The BIG 30th seems so far away . . .

I promised Bill Meisel that, if he'd keep a list of all the people who came around at homecoming time, I'd put it in this column. So, for the benefit of those of you who weren't there, or who may have missed one or two of your old "wives," here is Bill's list: Arata, JW Adams, RH (6th Co.), Ale.xander, Ault, and .\nthony.

Bueger, Borden, Budney, RV Buck, Byman, WD Bauer, Baker, Barbero, Buell, Bellay, Boemer, Brenner, Butterworth, Buss, Buchanan, HB Bartels, CH Brooks, Boman, Bertke, Bridgeman, HW Brown, Besecker, PE Brooks, Bradley, Brence, JG Brewer, Berry, Bellows, Burgard, and Bunting.

Cameron, LW Creighton, Clasen, JF CaldweU, JJ Cany, Chafee, Cartwright, Corder, Cheney, Clune, Craig, Conery, Conckhn, Coyne, Corey, Coyle, Chappie. JM Clement, RK Caldwell, Cantrell, and Carrestia.

Demers, JR Davis, Donahue, Demand, Dalberg, Dean, Dunbar, Diesing, Dawson, BC Day, GL Denny, Daringer, Doss, Dickson, Deegan, Drury, Degnan, David, and JB (BG) Davis.

RG Evans, Erickson, Edwards, Elliott, Eytchison, and RH Evans.

JF Fox, Frustace, Foley, Fitzgerald, Fisher, Frawley, Fleming, Fisler, Freeman, Fortestal, RW Flynn, and Figura.

Gerson, Gatje, Gough, Goldberg, Gladdin, Gross, Gaheen, GB Greer, Galla, Guinn, Giglio, Grimm, Griffiths, Gentile, Gill, Garvey, Garland, Gamboa, Goto, Goodwin, Goldenstein, Gibbons, Greene, Grocki, and Gaither.

RE Hansen, Harshburger, CA Hernandez, Hocker, JR Henderson, Harrington, Hurst, JL Higgins, Healy, RS Hardy, Hanna, WS Howard, Harvey, Hamrick, Haltermann, Harrison, Hemmingway, WJ Howard, Holmberg, Haney, and Hayes.

RW Jones, RV Johnson, DW Jones, EN Jackson, and Jenkins.

Konkel, Krunuei, Kosoff, Kessler, JA Kenney, Keimard, RTS Keith, Krause, Kandra, Keifer, and Keim.

Lerum, Landrum, KB Lawrence, Lisle, Leonard, Lamb, Lanoue, Larzelere, Lamoreaux, CR "Supe" Larson, Luce, Longton, Lindsey, Lombard, Larusso, JA Leary, Lanigan, R Lyons, Leber, and Lucke.

Manizir, AD Miller, Meinig, HW Miller, Morris, Mooney, PW Miller, ER Mansfield, Montoya, Michaels, MA Moran, Martella, KF Mitchell, Musgrove, Midgarden, EA Merritt, Meisel, Mink, MueHer, Carol (Mrs. Don) Meyer, Mayhew, WF Mitchell, Moll, WW Marshall, McGugin, McCandless, McMillan, McGarrigle, McMichael, MacGregor, McCulloch, McNutt, McAleer, McKee, McCain, McNuHa, and MacLean.

Nutting, Narro, Nicholas, Neeley, and Newcomb.

Oldham, Ojalehto, TE O'NeiU, MG O'Connor, WP O'Connor, Osborn, O'Donnell, and Olson.

Polski, Paull, HL Palmer, Pania, Prince, Pinkam, WJ Peters, JP Pierce, Polhill, Paul, Pejsar, Pendley, Pabst, Potter, WC Peters, Powell, Port, Poremba, Palmer, JD Phihips, Peltier, JD Shipmate, March 1984

Peters, Pulling, and Miriam (sister of Cari) Peterson.

Rorer, Rohrbough, WR Ryan, Runzo, Rueckert, Ridley, Rennie, Reister, Reid, WJ Ryan, Randall, Reeves, Rachap, Rosenberg, JE Robbins, and Radziej.

CJ Smith, Seeburger, Stibler, Shearer, Stremic, Swope, Surratt, Swanson, Schaaf, WE Scott, Steckler, Sachse, Shane, Schramm, JE Sheehan, Stack, Sword, Spane, Sickman, Skezas, Slafkosky, Smiley, Sutherland, Schwitzer, Sorenson, Schnepper, WA Simmons, Sinnott, Sturr, and Salmon.

Topping, PH Taylor, Rarquin, BW Taylor, Tennent, and Thoureen.

Vick, VanHoose, Victor, Vreeland, VanNiman, and VanLandingham.

Walters, Washburn, Wyatt, LC Wright, Wiedeman, DK Wilson, RJ Wilson, Wilcox, Willingham, JD Willimas, PE Westphal, JC Wright, and Werbel.

RA Yoder, Yost, and Yarbrough.

There it is. We know that there were a few of those that cancelled at the last moment, and there were a few that came in at the last moment. The list is therefore only 99 and 44/100 percent accurate. If you are an error, please write to me. Include pictures. This list and its corrections will probably be my main source of column material until time for the BIG 30th. (For example, as far as I can tell, no '58ers went to the Army game in the Rose Bowl. At least if they did, they sure are keepin' it a secret.)

I feel bad about the contest we ran after the Saturday night dinner. I wanted to tell you all about the winners, but I was bavin' such a good time, I forgot to keep notes. I do remember that PJ Miller was one of two who tied for longest distance traveled, from Hawaii. Who in the world had the most children? Jay Galla won the prize for youngest child, at 6 months. (Patty wanted us to be nominated for minus seven months, but I overruled her.) Bob Shearer won a prize for having SIX grandchildren. The winner for least hair was Liles Creighton. Frank Butterworth laughed.

Frank Caldwell won something for having the most children attend USNA. Don Tarquin won a special award for 24 consecutive years of sea duty. Most prizes were either a bottle of champagne or a '58er paper weight. More next issue. Maybe.

Vote for Tom Keifer for Trustee at Large. 1 don't know when. Soon? Stay alert. Mary knows, but she ain't tellin'.

Connie, Bob Jr., Sandra, Bob Sr., and Jim Sauer

What about the trusty old mailbag, you may ask? Well, let's take a peek, "Dear '58 C.S., I am enclosing an article and picture that recently appeared in the Honeywell Circulator. The picture and caption cover the Sauer family. The timing of Sandy's OIS graduation missed the 25th, unfortunately, by 3 weeks.

"Have been quite busy on the Cruise Missile and Harpoon programs at Honeywell since retiring from active duty. Frequentiy see 58-ers Tom BueU,

Tom Radziej, Paul Stiller, and Reid Olson. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bob Sauer."

The C/rcu/a/o/-article explains: "Naval Tradition. Bob Sauer, a principal product assurance engineer in the MAvD microwave area and a retired Naval officer, donned his uniform to administer the commissioning oath to his daughter Sandra recently at the Naval Recruiting Center in Minneapolis in the presence of his wife Connie and sons Ensign Bob Sauer, Jr., a June Naval Academy graduate and currently in Nuclear Power School, and Midshipman Jim Sauer, who is in his last year of the Naval Academy. Sandy was one of the two medical technologists selected for 1983 and 1984 from the thirty-one applicants. Sandra attended a six-week officer indoctrination school at Newport, Rhode Island, and has reported to the Portsmouth Naval Hospital for permanent duty."

Another Greater '58er, Joe Panzarino. The Norton Company of Worcester, Massachusetts (I did it . . . 1 spelled it rite), has named him director of research and development for its high performance ceramics business unit. Joe was formerly manager for coating research at Corning Glass Works, which he joined in 1971. Well, what the heck? Why not? He's got a Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering from Ohio State . . . and I'll bet you don't. I think that's impressive! Norton's news release goes on: "Norton's High Performance Ceramics business unit develops and produces fine ceramic powders and fabricated components and systems. It is part of the engineering materials group, which Norton formed in late 1982 by combining its materialsrelated businesses to focus on new and emerging markets in ceramics, performance plastics, and health care and chemical process products." The release concludes with, "Dr. Panzarino lives on Howard Street in Northboro." Anyone who knows where Northboro is, call or run to Howard Street and get a Hne on Joe. Tell him we're darned proud of him, and we want to know more about him and what he's doin' with those high powered ceramics. Say, "Joe, we want you back in the fold.

Join the Alumni Association, and keep the Class cut in on your location and activites." Please.

If you didn't get one of those 25th Homecoming 1958 Class Directory copies from Dan Demand, think about it again. Look through it, and help us fill in the blanks, like Norton Co. did.

Last Summer 1 was at the Alumni House and noticed that the Class of '58 was one which had not yet presented a ring to their collection . . . one of each class. Marty Martindale recently informed me that he and Beth were over there and noted '58 now has a ring in the collection. Our contribution is the ring which belonged to none other than our own Bill Ring. What a Class. I assume the ring was donated by his family. We'd be delighted to be able to publish more details.

How 'bout another Greater '58er story? Recently John Joseph " J J " Seeberger entered and ran in an lOK (yard/meter?) race in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and finished dead last. Why? Because another runner collapsed, JJ gave him CPR, and it saved the guy's life. The meet director presented J J with a trophy marked "WINNER." It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

We're proud of you, John.

Well, gang, come in like a Hon, beware the ides, have a happy St. Patty's Day, and go out like a lamb. Like Shakespeare's daffodils "that come before the swallow dares . . . take the winds of March with beauty." Luv/Rover.

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59 Pres., Cdr. Lloyd H. Adams USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Butterfield USN OPNAV 605E, Rm. 4E531 Pentagon, Washington DC 20350 Percent Members: 51 Hope the holidays were grand for you, and that '84 is a banner year. Nice to get a few notes from Classmates reporting good and interesting things.

Sheila Branch wrote: "Our 2nd Christmas in La Madd — time does fly — ORION keeps Dan (Branch) busy but we have managed a little travel — the children adapted beautifuHy — Mary and Kate are very good with Italian and can usually explain the jokes to me! Dan and 1 enjoy our many opportunites to socialize with the Italians — the folks of La Madd and the Italian Navy — and all of us have developed palates for Italian cuisine."

Seems the wives took pen in hand of late; Liz HiH writes: "Just a note to let you know we have a new address so we can be kept informed of DC activities and reunion plans: Ed R. Hill 2301 Broad Bay Rd., Va Beach VA 23451. We wish you and yours a joyous holiday. Dave Sullivan sent Christmas wishes; reports all is well with his new job and career in counselHng and motivation. He continues to pound the pavement staying in shape and taking on the challenge of an occasional race and marathon. He was thrilled to get back up to his old hometown Newport and run the great Ocean State Marathon in the late Fall. Dave also spotted something '59ers might want to read/look at . . . "there is a book entitled KGB Today — The Hidden Hand and on pp 208, 213-215 there is some interesting information about Ted Wu as a federal prosecutor catching and putting spies in jail." Thanks, Dave, and Well Done, Ted!! Incidentally, Dave's latest address is 3785 Candy Ct., Apt. 204, Va Beach VA 23455.

Thanks to good friend Jim Knorr '60, here is a wedding report: Don and Joan Hernon were the proud parents of the groom as their son David married Pamela Query in Norfolk on Saturday, 17 Dec. '83. 2nd Lt. David graduated from USMA '83 and Pam is an Old Dominion U. grad. The newlyweds will be stationed at Fort Ord near Monterey, California. Other '59ers present for this joyous occasion were Joe and Nikki King, Bill and Monica Wheaton. The Hernons have found peace and tranquility in their Millis, Massachusetts, home where Don puts his nuclear training to good use in his garden and for Stone and Webster in Boston. Joan is "deployed" most of the time with leadership positions in the community. Jim reminds us that Joe King is stiU C O . of USS ViRGiNL^ (CGN-38) and Bill Wheaton is on COMSECONDFLT Staff.

What follows is a very interesting update, thanks to a member of '59, Don Dvornik (who reminds us he is no relation to Capt. Gene Dvornick '60.

"Altho we are the only 2 Dvorni(c)ks in the Navy").

Capt. Don Dvornik and his wife Susan live in Oakton, Virginia — he is a special assistant for public affairs to the Chief of Naval Operations.

Don was Admiral Watkins PAO in Hawaii when the CNO held the CINPACFLT job. The boss asked Don to come along and so he is back for his fourth Washington tour of duty. His eldest son.

Skip, recently graduated from the University of Florida and is on the waiting list for AOCS at Pensacola. His other son Mark is a senior at the University of Florida. Wife Susan is on the faculty at Potomac School in McLean — a science major from the University of Wisconsin, she has 78

taught in Wisconsin, Illinois, Virginia, Florida, California, Massachusetts, Hawaii and Japan. Being a Navy wife and teacher worked well since science teachers are always in demand. Don became a designated public affairs specialist in 1965 after tours aboard USS MrowAY, with COMCARDIV FIVE and in Kamiseya, Japan. His first PAO job was on the CHINFO News Desk in 1966 followed by tours in Vietnam, Chicago, Hawau, Strategic Systems Projects Office, Naval War College and more CHINFO. Along the way the Navy sent him to Boston University for a master's degree in public relations. Some Classmates are surprised to find Don in the Navy since many had not seen him since he left 8th Company of the Class of '59 at the end of his youngster year. A lengthy mend of a broken leg prompted some math difficulties and although a turnback was offered, he couldn't imagine not being a member of '59. He finished college at the University of Wisconsin in radio/ television production and went to OCS and was commissioned ensign in June of I960.

In an earlier column referring to "Parents of USNA 87" there was the name Robert C. Parker.

The foHowing letter will help explain: Dear John, Many thanks for including me in your Class Column for the November '83 issue of Shipmate but 1 must accept only "honorary" membership in your very fine class. In actuaHty, I am a 1959 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) and my son Bob (Robert C , 111) is in the Class of 1987 (5th Company) at USNA. Over the years, 1 have been privileged to become acquainted with many '59ers from my sister Academy. One of whom 1 haven't seen for nearly 20 years is Steve Snyder, of whom I've read so much in numerous issues of Shipmate. Please say hello to Steve for me.

As a Blue and Gold Officer (Tidewater area), an Associate Member of the USNA Alumni Association, a member of NAAA, a member of the Tidewater Chapter, USNA Alumni Association and last, but not least, as a parent of a Midn., 1 am proud to be even mentioned as being associated with your ("our") very fine institution.

There is no need to print any of this as a correction. I merely wanted to make sure that your records were up-to-date. This will help you provide the answer . . . if ever asked . . . "Who is Bob Parker?".

Thanks for your time John, 1 thoroughly enjoy reading your very informative and often amusing columns in each issue of Shipmate. (1 keep wanting to write PLA yMATE but feel even for the NAVY that might be inappropriate . . . Ha! Ha!).

As you so often say . . . "Rise 'N Shine With '59!!!". Robert C. Parker, Jr., 5239 Sweetbriar Circle, Portsmouth VA 23703.

Bob, 'tis very easy and a pleasure to grant "honorary membership" as a minimum to a grand guy and proud parent, who has done so much to support and promote USNA!!

Hope many Classmates like Ray Connolly of Rte 2, Box A-1, Hartsville SC 29550, are eager to get information re. the 25th, and are planning on the big reunion! For the latest you can always call Lloyd Adams (work) 703/920-7810 or (home) 703/455-7311, or write him at 7869 Godolphin Dr., Springfield VA 22153.

Telling It like It is: Dear John: The Class of 1959 is beginning to get senior enough to warrant business letters from Classmates who have "fallen by the wayside." I'm writing to you to introduce the services of Cameron Communications; a consulting firm that specializes in improving the oral presentation skills of corporate executives and professional people. My approach was generally

covered in an article I wrote that appeared in the October issue of Proceedings . . .

By the time this is in print I should have met with Toby in the DC area. He said over the phone that a long-lost '59er, Tyler Kittredge, popped into Newport recently and with Boots Ceres joining them, they had a grand time. "Kit" is into all sorts of interesting ventures in the Central American area 1 am told . . . more later if it can be printed!

Reported in Navy Times: Commodore Guy H. Curtis, currently director. Strategic Submarine Division and Trident System Coordinator at OPNAV, has been named director. Attack Submarine Projects at Naval Sea Systems Command. Part of his new responsibilities will include management of design/production of the new nuc-powered attack sub (SSNX) and the Los ANGELES-class attack sub. The billet is a new one at NavSeaSysCom, but not a new 0-7 inventory billet. Congrats on challenging new assignment, Guy!!

Guest speaker at graduation ceremonies. Submarine Officer's Basic Course, Nov. '83 was another '59er Commodore, Roger F. Bacon, director of OPNAV's Strategic and Theater NucWar Division.

The NEW JERSEY and her CO, our '59er Rich Milligan, continue to be very much in the news . . . but I should inform you that for his previous command, the USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28), he and '58er Bill Peerenboom (CO during part of the cycle) were honored with presentation of the Adm. Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy.

VAdm. Edward S. Brigg, COMNAVSURFLANT, presented the award for "the ship that demonstrated the most significant improvement in operational readiness." Congrats to '58 and '59!!

Some of you may have seen John B's name in the Richmond paper . . . 1 guess 'tis because for the past yr -i- I have worked very closely with the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH 25 NOV Robert G. Holland The U.S. Military Is Shaping Up Fortunately, physical fitness has been fast becoming a top priority for the Pentagon within the past few years. Fat Soviet generals might be surprised at the number of fit American soldiers they would encounter today. The quick, capable response of the Army Rangers and the Marines to the situation in Grenada may have earned the armed forces some renewed respect from potential foes. But the new emphasis on fitness goes beyond these elite units to include company clerks, the motor pool people, all personnel — whether they likely would ever find themselves in combat or not.

As a result of a Department of Defense (DOD) fitness directive to the services in 1981 (the first since John F. Kennedy's day), tougher fitness standards are being imposed, with varying degrees of gung-ho spirit, in all the military services. For the first time in military history, the percentage of body fat of all personnel gets measured regularly, and those who are "overfat" can miss out on promotions or even be discharged if they fail to adhere to a regimen to get the lard off.

Navy Capt. John Butterfield, 46, a long-distance runner (who, incidentally, finished fourth in the first Richmond Newspaper Marathon in 1978), served as the first chairman of the DOD Physical Fitness Committee until his recent reassignment to the office of the chief of naval operations.

"Fitness and readiness," the captain commented, "are directly related. If we are to have forces ready to cope with whatever emergency may arise, fitness is an important ingredient of that."

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Here are extracts from the news release for Mike Brown's taking command of Recruiting Area 7, back in October: The Navy's recruiting chief, RAdm. James D. Williams (USNA '58), will preside at a change of command ceremony for the Navy's southwestern regional recruiting command at NAS Dallas, Oct. I4th. The Dallas-based area was awarded the Navy Recruiting Command's Admirals Cup as the nation's outstanding recruiting area for the last half of FY 83. (We are confident Mike will keep them up here!!) Capt. Brown, a native of Guymon, Oklahoma, has commanded the NavRecDisuict Litde Rock and the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY. Prior to arrival Dallas, he served on NavRecCmd staff in Arhngton. Also, Steve McGanka has settled in for his CO Recruiting Area 1 job, based on Scotia, New York.

'59ers will help keep those good folks flowing into oiu Navy!!

Amongst "Navy Highlites" . . .

SLx weeks after completing an overseas deployment, and with less than 36 hours notice. Commander, Destroyer Squadron, Twenty-Four (COMDESRON, 24), Capt. Robert M. Hydinger, became an opierational Commander in conjunction with Naval contingency action off the Island of Grenada. Upon the departure

61 Pres., Capt. Bob Hofford USN Corr. Sec'y, Mr. James L. George 10 ValHngby Circle Rockville MD 20850 Percent Members: 55

Trained Killers (?) for any storm in a port, but decided to take the nuke sub route instead. 1 am on the left, raised in the pacifist town of Zion, Illinois, (thus the white cross on my helmet), so being a calm, reserved type I chose the Supply Corps. Since then I have been fighting battles with every aviator, submariner and Hne type in the Navy. (Not really, but it makes good story.) So Marine Corps, thank your lucky stars we all had other ambitions.

of USS INDEPENDENCE ( C V - 6 2 ) and her carrier

battie group after the joint Army/Marine landing, VAdm. Joseph Metcalf, III, Commander U.S Second Fleet, tasked COMDESRON 24 to assiune duties as on-scene Naval Commander.

On 1 Nov. COMDESRON 24 departed for Point SaUnes, Grenada.

Embarking in USS SAD-AN ( L H A - 2 ) , COM-

DESRON 24 began afloat operations in support of Commander, U.S. forces Grenada.

"Dinger" or Bob is, of course, our USNA '59er, and an old friend and 2nd Companymate. He was only one of a number of '59ers intimately involved in the very successful, extremely prudent move, into Grenada. (Bill Wheaton on 2ndFltStaff was one.) Well done, guys!! And on the successful and positive note, that is news for now . . . get those cards and letters in and help brighten the gloom and doom of the Dark Ages which are upon us!

RISE AND SHINE '59!!

60 Pres., Raymond T. Burkley Sec'y, Capt. Robert E. Osmon SC USNR c/o Commander, Fleet Air Mediterranean FPO New York 09521 Percent Members: 54 The Army-Navy game for 1983 is over, and Navy puUed off another terrific victory. The whole team is to be congratulated for superb play, but in particular the running of Napolean McCallum was terrific. It brought back memories of Joe Bellino's agility and "Juke" steps, as the announcer kept saying. At any rate it appears the A-N Rose Bowl game was a huge success, not only financially, but also for the image and recruiting purpose for the Academies, so 1 for one would like to see the scene repeated about every five years.

Of course, 1 hope to retire in Southern Cal so . . .

This month's mystery photo shows why the US Marines have been such an effective fighting force for the last 23 years. Because they didn't let any of these three in the Corps. On the right is Joe Wade, raised in the heart of Capone country outside Chicago, but felt gangland was child's play compared to TRAMID. In the middle is Frank Wagner, raised in the tough neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago, who is obviously prepared Shipmate, March 1984

Fred Morrow

I received notification from Pacer Systems Inc. aimouncing that one of our Classmates, Fred Morrow, has received a recent promotion in the company. "Pacer Systems, Inc., a Burlington, Massachusetts, defense systems engineering consulting firm with nine offices nationwide and in Canada, is pleased to announce that Mr. Frederic 1. Morrow has been promoted to the newly created position of director of the advancce development department in its Fort Washington Office. In this capacity, Mr. Morrow will be responsible for program planning, requirements definition, and design and development support for major, interactive computer systems, including various military aircraft avionics systems and a global Naval warfare gaming system. He resides in HarleyviUe with his wife Jeanie and their son Ken." Congratulations, Fred. Glad to see our guys moving up the corporate ladder. You can congratulate Fred personally c/o Pacer Systems, Inc., 410 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington PA 19034; tel. 215/643-5050.

Bill Townsend whipped through here in a hurry to go out to the Sixth Fleet ships of Lebanon, and 1 understand by the time you read this, he will be a retired naval officer. I guess it happens to us all eventually.

Ciao until next month!

20 March USS LANGLEY ( C V - 1 ) Commissioned 1922

Although this is the dark ages, I do have some very cheery letters with lots of news to pass along.

Ned Kuhns, regional vice president for Hawaii, has sent a nice update on Classmates in the area with even a little news about other Supply Corps types.

Ned writes: "I've been collecting these clippings so better get them to you before the news gets too 'stale.'

Had planned to attend Bob Fitch's change of command but got involved in an office crisis that morning and couldn't make the ceremony. Expect Bob will have given you a first hand description.

I understand Al Cheavre is now in Hawaii as the ACOS for personnel and training on the staff of Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, but 1 haven't had the opportunity to see him yet.

Andy Hamilton leaves the island this week to return to Washington, where 1 believe he goes to work in Strategic Systems Project Office. C. A. 'Black Bart' Bartholomew leaves his financial management in the maintenance division on the CINCPACFLT staff this week for a new job as production officier at Lava Beach Naval Shipyard.

Bart is a highly qualified salvage officer who has done a great job on a variety of Pacific salvage operations; in fact he was held here to work on the KAL 007 operations.

"I've seen Harry Lara a number of times when he's been in Hawaii for conferences or to visit the local Military Sealift Command Office. Harry is the director of transportation and logistics on the staff of MSC Pacific. Harry and Alicia have one son in the Class of 1984 and I believe another in the Class of 1987. Doug Falconer is in the petroleum management business at the Defense Fuel Supply Center in Alexandria, so expect to see him here in November at the Pacific fuel supply conference. Bill Andress is CO of TEXAS, one of our new CGNs, and did a great job representing the U.S. Navy during a recent cruise to various countries in the Southern Pacific. A real ambassador of good will. Final note: Wayne Bratsiki left his job as XO of NSD Subic Bay and is now the supply officer on the staff of COMNAVSURFGRV Westpac and CTF 73. AU the news for now. Hope you have a good Homecoming."

The clippings Ned enclosed include a picture of Bob Fitch along with wife Sandra and sons Kevin and John at the change of command which regrettably cannot be reproduced. Also, Ned sent along a notice that "Capt. Ramon E. Mendez SC USN, will replace Navy Capt. B. Wayne Cox as directory of supply operations at Defense Electronics Supply Center. Capt. Mendez wiU assume his new position in August. He comes to DESC from the logistics department, Navy Ships Parts Control Center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where he was Trident submarine director. Capt. Mendez is a 1961 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has an MBA degree in logistics from the Air Force Institute of Technology." Great letter, Ned. And, congratulations on the new commands to Bob and Ray. As I mentioned once before, at last, the Class has gotten its act together. For the first time, we had events on both Coasts to celebrate the ArmyNavy Game. First, the report from the West Coast.

Leo Willetts writes: "The big news on the West Coast is the Army-Navy game. Our Class was re79

ally weU represented at the game, and thanks to Bill Kraus, a lot of the Class was able to sit together.

"Classmates at the game and at the tailgate following the game were: Jay Adier, Tom Bailey, Joe Baldwin, Gary Carlson, Gary Chappel, Al Dessayer, Gib Dibrell, Bill Dick, Larry Dishon, John French, George Glavis, Jim Hart, Rod Horne, Hugh Hyde, Denny Joyce, John Kerley, Tom Kinberg, Tom Knepell, Bill Kraus, Harry Lara, Joe Maiden, Joe Matalavage, Jack Mattiace, Gene Mitchell, Ed Okeata, Frank Snay, and Leo Willetts. 1 can't remember all the names of the wives, friends, and relatives so I haven't mentioned any of them just so 1 didn't forget someone. 1 understand that there were more Classmates but I didn't see them.

"Gary Carlson did a great job of having the tailgate at his car. You probably don't know that all traffic was rerouted because the parking area next to the stadium could not be used. But Gary managed to get his car, plus two others, within one block of the stadium. (I had to take a cab to my car.) Gary took pictures of the tailgate party but they didn't turn out, so please ask if one of the other photographers has a picture that can be sent to Shipmate.

"Gary and I are updating the San Diego roster.

When it is completed 1 wiU send you a copy. Hope you had a nice Christmas and New Years. Best wishes in 1984."

Not to be undone, the East Coast had a gathering at Bob Hofford's place at Ft. McNair. This was truly an Army-Navy affair since Bob Hofford had invited some Army friends from the Old Guard. After the first four minutes, they were noticeably quiet. Also, on hand was the missing Joe Kiel, former social secretary. Through the efforts of the current social secretary, Jim Luper, we had gotten two large screen TVs, so everyone had a good view of the game. You could tell it was a good party and victory since, for a change, we even ran out of beer. (Joe Kiel was heard to be muttering that they never ran out of beer when he was social secretary.) Anyway, a good time was had by all. A good list was not kept, but those that signed up were: Dick Ardavany and Carol, Bill and Sue Catlett, Frank and Sharon DatiHo, Cliff and Dean Dunning, Jim George and Jeanne Carolan, Bob Giuffreda, Bob and Emma Hofford, Warren and Donna Hoppe, Jim and Maryanne Ibach, Joe Kiel, Lou and Jane Kriser, Jim and Kem Luper, Tom and Kay Kelly, Tom Jr., Murray, Sherril Picco, Mike Roth, Jim and Hanna Richardson, Dave and Miriam Stem, Denny Sullivan, Mark Waggoner, Bob and Ceil Wasserman.

Chuck St. Laurent sent me a letter, in fact two letters, about people he has seen over the past year.

Chuck is now at NAVSEA (07ID) and plans to retire this year. He writes that, "Returned from one year tour as XO of NAVSUPPFAC Diego Garcia. While there he saw Capt. Bill Andress, CO of USS TEXAS (CGN-39), Col. Bobby Sample USAF, C-5A Aircraft Wing Commander out of Travis (was told he is youngest wing commander) Capt. Doug Falconer SC, supply officer USS HOLLAND (AS-32); he is now stationed at Cameron Station, Virginia. Capt. Bob Kline, CO USS CAPE COD (AD-43) was to report in shortly after Chuck left. Other news from trip to West Coast: Capt.

John Pearson, CO USS TRUXTON undergoing overhaul at Puget NSY. Capt. Bob Hogg, Puget NSY production. Capt. Steve Duich is CO of destroyer tender PRAIRIE (AD-15). Saw Capt.

Pearson's son at homecoming. He is a 3/c Mid'n — lots of red hair just like JD (John) had!"

Chuck then wrote that he took a trip to Seattle and saw John Pearson who passed on the infor80

mation that of the nine CGNs, our Classmates have five — not bad. These are Fred Triggs, CO USS LONG BEACH; John Pearson, CO USS TRUXTON; Ken Sydow, CO USS SOUTH CAROLINA; Bill

Andress, CO USS TEXAS; and Mick Chase, CO USS ARKANSAS. Chuck must have had a good tour at Diego Garcia, since I received a notice that he had been presented the Meritorious Service Medal.

This was "For outstanding meritorious service as executive officer, U.S. Navy Support FaciHty, Diego Garcia from September 1982 to August 1983." It continues that "he demonstrated initiative, superb management skills, and keen foresight in maximizing fleet support. He provided outstanding leadership and direction in planning and training for increased security of this strategically important facility. He directed the preparations for the first U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Company deployment to Diego Garcia, and developed and implemented the Island Defense Plan. He pursued an aggressive program to strengthen coordination between several island commands, and to enhance island morale."

Although the holidays might seem far away by now, we do have one final report from 1983. The Class had a party at Bob Hofford's palace which turned out to be a little more formal than most of us thought. We were greeted by Bob Hofford at the door in black tie — I knew voting him president would go to his head. But, he spooned us all as we walked in and everyone had a good time.

We had quite a crowd and those that showed up were: Dick Ardavany and Carol, Jim Breece, Ron Campbell, Frank and Sharon Datillo, Cliff and Dean Dunning, Don Evans, Doug and Pat Falconer, Chuck Farrell, Jim George and Jeanne Carolan, Bob and Llewellyn Gerson, Jimmy and Toni Hernderson, Bob Hofford, Warren and Donna, Paula, Diana and Susan Hoppe, Gene and Elaine Livingston, Jim and Kem Luper, Carlos and Barbara Mercado, Chuck and Margot Metzler, Roger and Judy Onorati, Mike and Ruth Roth, Chuck St. Laurent, Jim and Ginny Shew, Dave and Miriam Stem, Jesse and Sue Stewart, Denny and Cita Sullivan, Randy and Nancy Totten, Bob and Ceil Wasserman, Bob and Jane Westfall, Fred and Vicki Wilmot.

From the "I thought we were too old for this department," I got the notice that "Melanie and Bruce Maxon proudly announce the arrival of Erin Tate Maxon born October 6, 1983, 6 lbs., 15 ounces." Congratulations! Bruce reports that he is now the XO at NSC Norfolk, "the biggest store in the world."

Finally, from the "war is hell department," I picked out the following from a story on the Bob Hope trip to Lebanon. It noted that "Before the show, in his borrowed captain's stateroom, Capt.

John M. Quarterman, Jr. had hung a sign over the bed saying, 'Bing Crosby slept here.' "But then it went on, about Cathy Lee Crosby who had accompanied Hope, "Crosby dressed in a sequined low-cut dress, caused an uproar when she descended into the audience and kissed and danced with Quarterman and Brig. Gen. James R. Joy, commander of the U.S. Marine contingent in the multinational peace-keeping force. '1 want to love you,' she sang as she danced with the ship's captain. Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen."

It sounds like John was getting it done!

GET IT DONE WITH '61!

62 Pres., Cdr. Aubrey W. Hickam Jr. USN Sec'y, Mr. Howard Pinskey P.O. Box 3380, AnnapoHs MD 21403 Percent Members: 51 Spring is almost here and AnnapoHs is coming out of the Dark Ages. If you are planning a trip to the area this Summer and need assistance, please contact Wayne Hickam or myself and we will help you as best we can.

The usual summer flyer wiH be sent to you in mid-August with information about this year's Homecoming party and preliminary planning data for Homecoming '87, our 25th Reunion.

The news is sparse this month, but here it is.

The World of Business Robert J. DiAiso, AlCP, has been named a principal with the engineering/architectural firm of Dewberry & Davis. Mr. DiAiso is the division manager of the firm's Annapolis office.

Since joining the firm in 1972, Mr. DiAiso has been responsible for overseeing all activities of the 60-person office which provides complete engineering and architectural services. Mr. DiAiso, who completed doctoral studies in public administration, also holds master's degrees in planning from the University of Pittsburgh and engineering from New York University, and has been named to Who's Who in Engineering and Who's Who in the East. Mr. DiAiso is a director of the Anne Arundel Trade Council, the Consulting Engineers and Surveys Council, and Scott's Seaboard Corporation.

Dewberry & Davis is a 600-person, full-service engineering/architectural firm headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with eight branch offices. According to the Engineering News Record, Dewberry & Davis is the 86th largest design firm in the nation.

That's our news for this month. Please send in your letters, photographs and information so that your Classmates can hear from you, and Shipmate will get the word out.

Until next month . . .

63 Pres., Capt. Mario P. Fiori USN Sec'y, Cdr. Norm Shackelton USN 231 Chatham Ln., Annapolis MD 21403 Percent Members: 52

64 Pres., Cdr. Thomas J. Swartz USNR 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 Percent Members: 55 Interest in our 20th reunion has stimulated correspondence to Shipmate. More on the 20th at the end of the column.

Larry Myers wrote from Arlington, Texas, that he had been moving so fast our newsletter and questionnaire had failed to catch up with him.

Larry is now a doctor (and hopefully settled) in Arlington (midway between Dallas and Ft. Worth) and was covering the emergency room at the community hospital when he wrote us during a quiet Shipmate, March 1984

period just before Christmas. He has recently moved from Lewiston, Idaho, where he was with a muhi-specialty group and even worked in the E.R. at the hospital in my hometown, Moscow, Idaho. Larry loved the country, but moved to Texas to start his own family practice. Larry mentions he considered returning to the Navy as a flight surgeon (he passed his flight physical at 40!) but his wife, Judy, nixed any more moving. Larry says his ultimate goal is teaching.

The Myers family now has four children, twins, age 6, a boy, age 8 and a girl, age 10.

Larry reports that Don Lutton is a small-town veterinarian in Seymour, Indiana. He and Judy made his wedding (about three or four years ago.)

Larry also mentioned Arch Woodard has had a very busy family practice outside Asheville, North CaroUna, for about six years. Arch and Larry have had very similar family and work patterns. The Woodards adopted two sons, then had one of their own about three years ago.

The Kettelhodts Empty columns also stimulate letters sometimes.

Hank Kettelhodt wrote to be part of the solution.

After spending seven years in Oregon and California working for Eastman Kodak, it was time for Hank to head back to the home office in Rochester, New York, where he is now a planner for consumer products. Hank is still in the naval reserve program and is presently CO of the local naval control of shipping unit. Hank's West Coast reserve experience took him to CINCPAC where he served as a briefing officer. Hank does see Bob Ferraro occasionally in the reserve program.

Hank enclosed a fine Christmas photo of his family on "Kodak paper." (That's what's called soft sell 1 beHeve!). He and Amelia have three good looking children, Eric, 16, a junior in high school and guitar player. JiU, 15, who plays tennis, skies and runs track and Kurt, 6, who looks to be Hank's clone.

Another naval reservist who dropped a Christmas note was Jack Mumaw. Jack mentioned how much he enjoyed my columns, especially the months they were blank! Hopefully he was just kidding — at least he sent in some filler material.

Jack is a pilot with Eastern and is hopeful his company's worst times are behind them. He is looking forward to a successful 1984. Jack finished a stint as CO of a reserve P-3 squadron at NAS Glenview last FaU. He is now CO of a staff unit.

He and LilHan live with their two daughters, Jennifer and Michelle in Barrington, Illinois, a suburb northwest of Chicago.

Other quick notes on Classmates: Bob Bell recently completed his tour as CO of WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) at Charleston. His next tour will be on the staff of COMCRUDESGRU Eight homeported in Norfolk.

Win Ellis is now at NMPC (known formerly as BUPERS) here in Washington after a very successful tour as commissioning CO of USS CITY of CORPUS CHRISTI. He and Rosemary have two

boys and a girl.

I have much more news to pass along but will Shipmate, March 1984

save it for next month so we can use our fair share of space to update you on 20th reunion planning.

Besides, 1 don't want you to O.D. on Classmate gossip.

As of 8 January, Bill Sargent had received 218 questionnaires with more arriving daily. Already 137 Classmates plan on staying at the Marriott, so our plan of over 200 rooms looks very good right now. Most everyone is planning on using bus transportation between Annapolis and Washington (good thought!). Over 175 of you have indicated plans to attend the tailgate party, game, and Saturday night dance. Over 12() are planning on staying for the Sunday brunch.

Slightly more than half are planning on attending the Alumni banquet Friday night with the others unsure or planning on staying at the hotel for a quieter (?) happy hour. The response has been terrific thus far, with 183 Classmates sending in $25.00 deposits as of 8 January. Our goal of 325 Classmates looks conservative right now.

Hopefully we'll have 350 or more, which would be one of the biggest reunions ever held. The Marriott can easily handle it — the more the merrier.

If you still haven't heard from us write or call me immediately. The maiUng of reservation forms will be coming to you in the next 4-8 weeks.

On a more somber note concerning the reunion I am pleased to tell you the Parks Service has given us tentative approval to hold our memorial service at the Vietnam Memorial. Since most of us will be staying in the Washington area and since Vietnam has touched each of us, the planning committee thought it an appropriate site to honor all our deceased Classmates. The service is presently scheduled for Sunday morning.

Keep those cards and letters coming. By the way — no report from the West Coast yet on the ArmyNavy game. Surely some of you can write or at least send pictures!

NADC Warminster, Pennsylvania, for some plush duty at ONR Branch, London. Also heard from Chariie Stephan. Charlie wanted me to wish the Class his best and inform us as to his travels last year. He relinquished command of USS BADGER (FF-1071) in May in Hong Kong and has since reported to the staff of COMSEVENTHFLT as surface warfare plans officer. There was a minireunion on the staff when Charlie got there as we now have four Classmates keeping COMSEVENTHFLT honest: Bill Hancock, Bob Bushong, Paul Bloch and Charlie. Bill came to the staff after his most successful tour as CO, USS TOWERS (DDG-9), during which he was the co-recipient (along with Jasper Johnston) of the VAdm. Stockdale Leadership Award for inspirational leadership; Bob came from a tour as CO, VP-50 at Moffett and Paul from CO, VA-165 at Whidbey. Charlie and Lynn extend an open invite to any Classmates passing through Yokosuka in the next couple of years to look them up through the staff.

Jerry Robinson, last seen in Monterey 12 years ago, also wrote to inform us as to a recent move.

Jerry and Kate have moved to Vienna, Virginia, from the New London area, and Jerry is now the general manager of the systems integration and technology division of Advanced Technology Division, Inc. of Reston. Jerry and Kate have two children, Chani, age 6, and Shaffer, age 2. Jerry reported that he survived the '83 Marine Corps Marathon held in Washington; he would Hke a schedule of any class luncheons held in the New England and DC area. Area luncheon coordinators can reach him at 703/620-8143 (O) or 703/ 281-6179 (H).

65 Pres., Cdr. Hugh W. Howard Jr. USN Sec'y, Cdr. Dave Anderson USN 2460 Cordero Rd., Del Mar CA 92014 619/481-0561 or 225-7121 Percent Members: 52 Christmas, gladly, brings out a whole bunch of closet correspondents. Best month in a long, long time for receiving cards and letters from Classmates. Before 1 get to those, must spend a few lines gloating over the super Army-Navy game, held in Pasadena, in which the Blue and Gold absolutely buried (yet again) the West Point team. Classmates were seated aU over, but Toby and I had the good fortune to be seated (at about the 5-yard line) with our best man at our wedding long ago . . . Pete Robinson. Pete, his wife Joan and two girls, Julie and Megan all were there, having flown down from the Bay area. Pete is stiH a ship's supe at Mare Island and Joan has a burgeoning dance school.

Great to see them again. Others '65ers noted in the stands or around the Navy Alum tent (which blew down prior to halftime): Judd and Sue Halenza, Ted and Jan Krauss, BiU and Emily Erickson (out from the East Coast), Frank and Bunny Wilson, Bruce and Betty Liska, Dave and Anne Gillespie, Rick Rickard, Chris and Carol Manger, Paul Marshall, Brian Lantier and Garry Campbell. Do hope the game will return to California again . . . it was a real event!

Received Christmas cards from Dan Hill and Ulla and Laddy Coburn. Dan is still prowling the corridors of the Pentagon with the airdale types in OP-05 and Laddy and Ulla have orders to leave

Bob Stevens A news release finds Bob Stevens joining Ebasco Services Incorporated, an international engineering and construction company, as senior vice president, corporate planning and business development. Bob was previously director of marketing for Gilbert/Commonwealth and prior to that, he was assistant manager of domestic marketing for Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. Bob, immediately after Boat School, went Nuke and served on two nuke subs prior to entering the commercial power industry. He has advanced education in computer operations, financial management and marketing communications. Bob is former chairman of an American Nuclear Society standards working group. Bob, his wife and four sons, live in Summit, New Jersey. Bob exempHfies the successful exec and businessman in the photo.

Received an announcement of a change of command for LCol. Don Brown USMC. On 4 October, Don assumed command of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, now stationed at El Toro.

The squadron recently transitioned from F-4s to the new F/A-18s. Don received his wings in May 1967 and his initial F-4 training with VMFA-334 at El Toro and with VF-121 at Miramar. He had 13 months in Viet Nam at Danang and Chu Lai with VMFA-334 and as battalion air Haison officer with the Korean Marines. After a tour as pilot

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training officer which included attending the Navy Fighter Weapons School, Don was assigned as a USAF Exchange Officer, flying the F-106 Deha Dart. Subsequent assignments included VFMA323, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, VMFA-115, VMFA-251 and MAG-31. Don attended the Naval War College in 1977 and then was ordered to the Naval Air Test Center for test pilot training, and this was followed by a tour with the board of inspection and survey in 1979. During this tour, Don was a project officer on the F-18. In 1981, Don reported to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as CO, H&HS-15. In 1982, Don was assigned to MAG-11 as XO, and departed that duty for his command tour of VMFA-314. Don has over 3000 flight hours in 26 different aircraft. He holds an MS in management from u s e as well as the Distinguished Flying Cross. Don is married to the former Karen Haueisen and they have three children, Eric, Tiffany and Elizabeth.

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Phebe and John McKlveen John McKlveen checked in this month with a newsy letter from his perch at Arizona State University, where he heads the radiation measurement facility. After USNA, John drove diesel and nuke subs, then left the Navy in 1970 for grad school. He spent three years at U. of VA on an AEC FeUowship and received a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering. Thereafter he joined ASU as faculty and radiation safety officer until he moved up to his present post. John also performs consuUing services in the areas of environmental radiation, uranium mining, radiation safety and energy education and he just finished a year as chairman of the Environmental Sciences Division of the American Nuclear Society. John sent me a newsletter write-up which described an August on-camera debate on NBC's "Today Show" between John, the American Nuclear Society rep and an antinuclear activist, John's real reason for writing now was to announce his recent marriage to the previous Phebe Blitz, his old Plebe year sweetheart (OAO). They grew up together but parted ways while John was still at boat school. After 20 years, John finally screwed up the courage to write and they had a super reunion in San Francisco. They were married on 25 April last year. Phebe was director of the dental hygiene program at Fairleigh Dickenson University and continues to remain active in this area as well as consulting in emergency management and computer management of medical facilities. They now have a total of four kids from previous marriages. John and Phebe invite any Classmates passing through Tempe, Arizona, to give them a call. John ran a Colorado River expedition last Summer and is planning one for August 1984, if any of you are interested in a white water vacation. John was in Oxford last May and had the opportunity to stay with Carolyn and Chris Judd. Chris is the Bechtel rep to Great Britain for LWR technology transfer. Chris and Carolyn have three kids and Chris throws a mean dart at his local pub. While in Atlanta, John had dinner with Claudia and Jim O'Hanlon. Jim has joined the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) and 82

remains active in the naval reserve. At a recent party near Phoenix, John ran into Chris Manger (MD), his wife Carol (recent parents of a baby giri) and Bob Gosnell, owner of The Pointe development outfit (one of the biggest) in Phoenix. On a stopover in Houston, John spent the night with Charlotte and Dennis Johnson. Denny joined Schlumberger a while back and is manager of their oil well logging services. John further reports that Gary Robinson was transferred from the Palo Verde nuclear project near Phoenix to the South Texas project and now resides with his wife Judy and two children in Houston.

Ed McCann checked in after beaucoup years with a promise to write soon and his new address.

Ed and Sara are now at 191 Cove Road, Oyster Bay Cover, Long Island NY 11771. Ed is now director, planning, for Sperry Electronic Systems on Long Island. My myopic perusal of Navy orders yielded the following this month: Fred Marlin leaving the hallowed haUs of USNA for a tour as head pork chop of USS JASON (AR-8), Mark Hopper (CEC-type) is heading for NSF Diego Garcia, and Lynn Kimball (LCol. USMC) is being ordered from Joint Special Operations Command at Ft. Bragg to 3rd MARDIV. That's it for this month . . . Keep the c's and I's coming . . . don't wait for another Christmas to roll around to hear from you. Have a great 1984!!

66 Pres., Capt. John S. Redd USN East Coast Corres.: Corr. Sec'y. Cdr. Thomas F. Marfiak USN 9208 Hamilton Drive, Fairfax VA 22031 West Coast Corres.: Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 1205 Prospect Ave., Suite 400 La Jolla CA 92037 Percent Members: 53 Attention on deck! Once again it is time for the Marfiak family to move and although we are not moving very far, you will have to send your notes to a new address, as indicated above. Keep'm coming.

This will be a brief column, for with the activity of the holiday season and the responsibilities of a new billet, I've had to rely on the occasional meeting for information. Just before Christmas, I ran into Scott Redd at the River entrance. We are planning to get together by Spring, budget cycle permitting, but all Washington members should be on the alert. He's back.

Tom Gibson popped up the other day during a brief foray into PA and E. Tom left the VP community some time ago to work for the Department of Defense and has adapted very well to the change.

Bob Ellis left the peace and tranquility of the Pentagon for the clear open spaces. He has gone off to a tour as CAG SIX, and we offer him our congratulations and best wishes for what we know will be a successful tour.

67 Pres., Cdr. David E. Church USN Sec'y, Cdr. Don Eraser USN 8310 Terra Grande Ave. Springfield VA 22153 Percent Members: 56 Although a few months of this New Year have already marched by, this column is actually the first to be penned in 1984. This year will bring us

an extra day for leap year, three Friday the thirteenths for the superstitious among us, and hopefully, many letters and phone calls for inclusion in this column. 1 was overwhelmingly pleased with the results of last year's Alumni Annual Fund contributions from '67. We improved in aU categories and are near the lead for all Classes graduating in the 60s decade. The Annual Fund drive for this year ends in June and I sincerely urge all reading this column to take a moment NOW and send a few, several, or a lot of dollars to the Annual Fund, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Alumni House, Annapolis MD 21402. Let's continue the upward trend and break into the top ten for number of contributors in this year's drive. Another goal I would like to set for us all is to increase class membership in the Alumni Association to 60% for our Class.

The mailman has been more than kind to me after my brief harangue in December's Shipmate.

Change of command news yielded the following: Mike Martin became CO of ASPRO in November 1983, and Chris Gates has skippered the Argonauts of VA-147 since January of this year. My congratulations to you both. Junior officers in VA-147 who desire some leverage for future FITREPS may inquire of me the incriminating details of Cdr. Gates' earlier exploits. As a former roomie and companymate of the aforementioned commander, 1 have total recall of several instances that easily translate into the imagination and judgment categories on officers' report cards. To show Chris I'm not kidding, I offer these tempting tidbits: beach house, someone else's GTO, Yellowstone Park and Old Faithful, and green beans on the lawn. Inquiries from the Argonauts accompanied by pictures of Andrew Jackson on green paper wiU be answered promptly and discreetly.

Gary McBride wrote in from Duluth, Georgia.

His wife Jill presented him with Amanda "Mandy" McBride on 22 September 1983. Gary says it sure is neat being a new daddy again. Who needs Cabbage Patch dolls? Are there any newer parents out there?

Gary reminded me of the sad circumstances of one of our Classmates. About seven years ago. Bill Olsen was returning home from a reserve drill and was involved in an auto accident. He lies paralyzed and in a coma today at the VA hospital in Dublin, Georgia. At the time of the accident, BiU was a pilot for Delta Air Lines. We hope that 1984 might be a year of miracles for one so tragically stricken.

Speaking of Delta, Doug Matthews recently retired from that firm at the ripe old age of 38.

His retirement plans include taking his 13 milHon dollar Flight International company pubHc. Doug's company provides the same kind of air services the VC squadrons accomplished. Gary says, "Doug gives us never-to-be squadron skippers hope. All we have to do is buy a bunch of airplanes and outbid the free world." Gary also mentioned a visit from Jim Fletcher who was on his way to lead LEWIS AND CLARK. He and Marsha have purchased a new house in Charleston. The change of command was scheduled in January. In closing, Gary (who runs a computer business on the side) made a very attractive offer on a word processing system for this Class Scribe. The time 1 require to recover economically from the holidays wiU allow the boys in '67 from Big Blue to make a counter offer!

Ted Hontz sent in his view from the bridge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; standing next to Cris Cano. Ted is our top prospect to be the first 0-6, and is presently CO of BRISCOE. He met Cris Cano while participating in the Big Pine II exercise in November near Honduras. Cris is the senior naval officer in the Honduran Navy, having organized and built up the Shipmate, March 1984

'67 at A-N Game — Pat Brown, Jim Perley, Jeanne and Mike Quinlan, Nancy and Paul Kanive, Judy and John Guibert, Diane and Don LeMaster, Robin and Tom O'Connor, Alice and Dick Couch, Hedy and Steve Fagan (and one unnamed child) Ted Hontz (1.) and Cris Cano aboard BRISCOE forces over the years. Cris left two addresses: Commandante Cristobal Cano, Base Naval, PTO Cortes, Honduras, C.A., and Cristobal Cano, 3A Ave., S. O. #68, San Pedros, Honduras, C. A .

— and would like to hear from the lads of 36th company. Ted wiU more than likely wind up in DC this Fall. At present. Hank Giffen is slated to relieve Ted in September of this year.

Al Lawver provided a super letter on our submarine brethren. Bob Hawthorne is headed to lead CINCINNATI out of Norfolk. Bob was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his superior efforts in the office of the Secretary of Defense. Rich Mies is going to SEA DEVIL in Charleston. Rich has finished graduate studies in International Law and Diplomacy at Fletcher and Harvard. Tim Moore will take over QUEENFISH in Hawau. Ruthie, and his two chUdren, followed him through the charm schools in DC and New London. Al also reported that he had a late January relief data for GATO in New London. He and wife Mary have been in Norfolk since 1978. I'll quote the remainder of his letter — "Paul Ward is at NR in the present PCO class. While in DC we had a party at his house.

Clint Wright, Denny Hackathorne, and Bill Gibson were there. Rocky English is CO of FINBACK in Norfolk, Bill Norris is CO MEMPHIS and Joe Krol CO NORFOLK — also both in Norfolk. George Volkman is CO LAYFAYETTE in New London.

Dave Finch is also CO of an SSBN in New London. He and Linda bought an old house in Gales Ferry Village and have been doing a lot of renovating. Carl Dobson is now a doctor — still in the Navy — stationed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Bruce Lakefield is a bond broker at Leman Brothers in NY City — He, Bernadine, and two kids live in NJ. He's been doing very well — near the top of the group of salesmen working for the company. Pat Brown is on the West Coast.

Got out and started his own company — called it COMEX." Rick Davis wrote in from the Land of the Morning Calm, Korea. His tour there is completed, having included the downing of KAL 007 and the Burmese bombing of the ROK cabinet to keep things interesting. Rick is headed back to DC and the Armed Forces Entertainment Office and he can be reached at HQDA (DAAG-MSE), Room 1456, Hoffman One Building, Alexandria VA 22331.

Personally, I'm holding out for a scratch and sniff poster of the Dallas cheerleaders upon Rick's return to the entertainment business.

Dr. Steve Fagan, that old rattlesnake, contributed a letter and photo from last year's ArmyNavy festivities at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Apparently there is no truth to the rumor that SlipShipmate, March 1984

pery Rock is trying to schedule Army for Homecoming after viewing their annual drubbing at the hands of the Severn maulers. Jim Perley was the prime mover in organizing this reunion of the world famous 33rd company Mets. Those gathered in the picture (in no particular order) are Pat Brown (a 14th company intruder) of Portland (OR), Jim Perley of Hermosa Beach (CA), Jeanne and Mike Quinlan of Duxbury (MA), Nancy and Paul Kanive of Newport (Rl), Judy and John Guibert of Orinda (CA), Diane and Don LeMaster of WoodinviUe (WA), Robin and Tom O'Connor of Escondido (CA), Alice and Dick Couch of Bremerton (WA), and Hedy and Steve Fagan of Coronado. Jim Perley is in the commercial realestate game, Paul Kanive teaches at the War College, Mike Quinlan is a lawyer and publisher, Tom O'Connor flies 747s for Tiger International, Dick Couch is a financial consultant for Foster & Marshall/American Express, Don LeMaster is a consultant to municipalities, John Guibert is a consultant to the utilities industry, Pat Brown is a consultant to the NRC, and Steve Fagan reads X-rays at Balboa.

The 33rd company Mets concluded their extravaganza the next day with a memorable touch football game that was recounted in a great letter from Steve Andres. It seems that only a total of six were in condition to be "starters" including Jim Perley, Don LeMaster, John Guibert, PJ Brown, Tom O'Connor, and Steve Andres. Apparently the consumption of liquid refreshment proved to much for "Guibs" since after a brief TD scamper he sought and called for the legendary party-pooper Ralph O'Rourke. No final score was provided. Nor was a body count. Steve, wife Louise, and kids Kelly and Jeremy moved back to West Covina, CaHfornia, in August 1983 from Atlanta.

Steve was on loan from Data-Design Laboratories to the Institute of Nuclear Power (INPO).

Folks he met at INPO included Walt Elliott (now returned to USN), Rusty Baumberger and Ross Barkhurst (on loan from Portland Gas and Electric). Other meetings included Ted Verdery of EDS-Nuclear, Jeff Johnson, Charlie Brown, and Mike Bolier all of DeUa Air Lines, and John Griffin — a VP at Arkansas Power and Light. The Andrews also hosted an Army-Navy West party.

Guests included Bob Treis, Buddy Barnes, Ron Waddell, Clay Geiger (twin brother of Fred '67), Ann and Terry Young, Marsha and Bill Cray, Judy and Pledger Robertson, and Maggie and Jeff Beinbrink. Phone caUs about our victory came from Evans (Rich) Dill and Dave Church. Collectively they saw, ran into, or talked to Bruce Wright, Rocky Harmon, Tom Newell, Curt Dose,

Jack Feehan, Don Downing, BiU Goodwin, Mike Glynn, John Matus, plus others already mentioned as Army-Navy attendees. Dave Church also related that BiU Stedfield, CO of a reserve P-3 outfit, had stopped by USNA before Christmas on a training flight. Fred Heinemann, a faithful caller, offered the news that John Ryan has hit DC after his CO tour with VP-U. Also in the DC arena, the honorable Richard L. Armitage, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, has enlisted the support of his old roommate, Ray Smith, to be his military aide. Those two extra large size humans must be an imposing sight when prowling the corridors of the Pentagon together.

Since last 1 perused the 1310 community stats, alphabetically speaking, nearly all those up through the letter Q had been scrutinized. Here then is the rest of the bunch of single anchor wing clankers. Dave Pope is at NAVMAT HQ in Crystal City, Steve Quigley is XO at VP-47, Bill Ramsay is CO of VA-37, Norb Ryan is CO of VP-5, Mike Samuels is XO of VA-12, Dave Santoro is processing data at NARDAC Washington, Tom Scheber is a denizen of OPNAV, Dick Scott is XO at HS-5, Andy Sloan is a Far East veteran in MIDWAY, Mike Smith is a NASA astronaut, Dave Spisso is recruiting in the Macon area, Tim Sullivan packs it into PATWING PAC at Moffett, Mike Surdyk is commanding and controlling in London, Bob Sutton is XO at HSL-41, Bob Treis is CO of the Pittsburgh recruiting district.

Garth Van Sickle is CO of VA-34, Bill Vivian is XO of HS-2, Gary Wasson is CO of VA-165, Dan Welch keeps things secure in Rota, Jay Williams is XO of VRC-30, Willy Williamson is CO of Fighting 161, Wayne Wilson is analyzing for CINCLANT, Tim Winters is CO VS-22, Jack Womack operates out of Diego Garcia, and John Wright stays ready at COMNAVFOR Korea.

I left the boat people at the letter M, so here is more, but not all, of their whereabouts. Bill McCarthy is with NAVSEA at Crystal City, Dick Meade is communicating as XO of NAVCAMS NORVA, Jim MUlard is ACOS at COMCARGRU Seven, Tony Mitchell is XO in TEXAS, Randy Monson is at Rosy Roads with COMSOLANTFOR, Dick Moore is with OPNAV, Frank Muelleris is seminar chairman at the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Ed Munger is the EA at NAVSEA, Doug Murrell is at NMPC filling up new construction ships with people. Bob Natter is handling CHANDLER, Bud O'Hara is a NAVSEA veteran. Bob Patton is XO of NARDAC JAX, Chuck Penque is with CINPAC in Peari, and Charles Pyetzki is analyzing the Joint Chiefs. The remaining II 10s I'll save for a rainy day.

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time around. My No. 2 yellow think lead word processor (with eraser) needs sharpening, so it must be time to quit. I'll be standing by for those counter offers for a PC from the Big Blue crowd.

Think freebies. More anon.

68 Pres., LCdr. James C. Carroll USN Sec'y/Treas., LCdr. Al Thacker USN Deputy for Management U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 55 March — a time of rebirth as the warmth of Spring brightens the world up. Also, a good time to step back and take stock. As those precious, finite minutes and days tick away, use them wisely.

Don't end up with lots of empty dollars and regrets. (Matthew 16:26). Never cry over anything that can't cry over you.

It seems to be a quiet time in the "Fleet" or at least everyone is keeping the news a secret. On this end things are slow also. Must be class correspondent burnout. 1 received a call and letter from Mr. Patrick McGuire, the writer who did the Class of '68 articles last May. He apologized for the delay but is, at last, sending out the reprints of those articles. If you don't get one and would like one just drop him a note at The Baltimore Sun, 501 N. Calvert Street, P.O. Box 1377, Baltimore MD 21278. ?i\ Burda wrote me a nice letter after we missed on a couple phone tries. He reports that both he and Phil McKee work in the office of inspection and enforcement of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Bethesda, Maryland. Phil has just been selected for the senior executive ranks (SES) of the civil service and is responsible for NRC's Reactor Inspection Program for all operating commercial and non-power reactors: Al is in on the non-tech side of the house, responsible for budgeting, ADP and contract efforts. Al notes that Bo Gaston is also in their complex as a consuhant for BoozeAllen-Hamilton.

Karl Mahumed sent in a short note from the adult Disneyland in WESTPAC. He is currently plans officer for COMNAVSURFGRU WESTPAC (CTF73/CTF75) at the scenic Subic/Cubi Pt. facility. Also in the area are Bill Woodman ASW officer, and Craig Steidle — air material officer, both working for CTF70/CTF77. Ken Williams is the flag sec for COMUSNAVPHIL. Joe Sikes was visiting as a member of PATWING ONE det Cubi. Ah, yes, our boys are guarding the far reaches of the Empire.

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Steve Haines sent in a short report from his residence in Vienna, Virginia. He is vice president of human resouces and administration for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation in DC and notes that he, Diane and daughter Monica are enjoying their family Hfe here. Steve mentioned a couple other '68ers. Dennis Blair should be in command

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Yokosuka, Japan, by now, accompanied by wife, Diane and two offspring. John Doyle is local as a lawyer in Columbia, Maryland, working on a congressional subcommittee as minority counsel.

He and Janet also have two children. Jim Bohlig is now a bachelor with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh.

He recently was in charge of building South Korea's nuclear power plants. Bob Huggins is working out of Atlanta with Soloman Brothers, a large investment brokerage firm. He is there in an old Atlanta mansion with wife Missy.

CONGRATULATIONS, John!! Maybe one of our clever Classmates can suggest an appropriate '69 memento for you to take up. Save your breath, guys; the twins are probably fat and bald by now.

Rusty Jones sent us a newsy epistle while returning from a whirlwind tour of the globe (almost).

He was, ostensibly, on a WESTPAC cruise with VMA-231 (Harriers) and visiting such garden spots as Hawaii, Okinawa, Thailand, SomaHa, and Kenya. Following some libs in Mombasa, the navigator obviously lost his bearings, 'cause next thing they knew, they were off the coast of Lebanon.

Rusty had company from '69 on board TARAWA in the person of John Plett, who is chief engineer.

Ron Hills (John's brother-in-law) is OPS O of a VP squadron somewhere. Knock 'em together, Ron, and let us know which one and who you've seen lately.

If you're planning to keep up with the Joneses, they expect to head off to school this Summer. In the meantime, they're living in New Bern, North Carolina. Carol is teaching music and trying to manage Rich (13) and Jeff (12).

Nelson Blish wrote again to report that the class population of Richmond is growing. Addison Jones recently moved in, just four houses away from Nelson. Scott Anderson and Ed Lehre are also in town. Judy and George Sara have left Richmond for Salisbury, Maryland where George is an anesthesiologist.

Cdr. Gaffney receiving award

1 note in the news releases that Paul Gaffney was presented the Defense Superior Service Medal for his work as military assistant to the assistant secretary of defense for International Security Affairs. Paul and Linda are now in Jacksonville where he is XO of the Naval Oceanography Command Facility.

As a final note I see that Jim Webb's new book, A Country Such as This, is getting some super reviews. I'm waiting for the movie, myself. Keep up the good work, Jim. I leave you with this question of the month: What ever happened to poetry that rhymes???

NONILLEGITIMANDUM CARBOR UNDUM.

69 Pres., William H. Newton III Corr. Sec'y, Maj. R.D. Garner USMC 4702 B MCDEC, Quantico VA 22134 Percent Members: 47 Hello again. Classmates, families and friends of '69, and a happy New Year to you all. Here's hoping 1984 brings you good fortune. The mailbox, like most of us, was sated over the holidays, so let's see who said what about whom.

I forgot to mention in the last episode that I had run into Rob Cunliffe in the PX at Quantico. He is (or was) working for CALTEX Petroleum Corp. in Lewisville, Texas, but he was also waiting for a flying job to open up. In the leisure hours Rob was also putting in some reserve time.

Also, in the boo-boo department, I reported that Tim Halliday had given up command of HAMMERHEAD. Not so! Actually, Tim took command on 23 July. Thanks for the heads-up, Kathleen, and for the picture of the children — Emily (12), Sara (10), and (oops?) Adam (IVi).

For those of us who are aviators and who complain about the flight schedule, here's what the grass really looks like on the other side of the fence. John Lounge (former NFO) has been with NASA for several years now and finally got on their schedule. John is a mission specialist and is scheduled to make the 17 Dec. '84 shuttle flight.

Thomas J. Cavanaugh Buck Consultants, Inc. (just wait a minute) sent a news release reporting that Thomas J. Cavanaugh (they're very formal) has been appointed director of services to Governmental Systems. Now, Buck is "one of the oldest and largest benefit consulting firms" in the country, but you probably knew that. According to the release, "Mr Cavanaugh will coordinate policies and professional relations in the governmental area, and will evaluate and interpret legislative proposals, court decisions and regulatory rulings that affect services to governmental systems." (Photo copies of that are authorized.) Congratulations, Tom. Also due congratulations is Stan Bryant. Stan took command of VA-55 on 7 October after having been O-in-C of the reestablishment cadre. The squadron stood down after Viet Nam, but it was recommissioned to join the recently formed CAG-13. Stan should start getting some A-6s this month and continue in the iUustrious tradition of a proud outfit. (I'm pretty sure that's what he told me to write.) There was a respectable turnout of '69ers there, but we can't remember who took the pictures. You were there. Bob Neumann; do you know?

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I reported the death of Dave Buell in the last issue and subsequently received a copy of his obituary from his father, via Capt. Delano (both '41). A number of Classmates attended Dave's interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Dave is survived by his wife, Kari, and three children; Thomas, Sarah, and Amanda. Anyone wishing to donate to a worthy cause in Dave's name should send it to: Family Readiness Fund Family Services Center MCAS Beaufort, SC 29901 Attn: Lt. Crall Sarah and Jim Higgins sent along a copy of their 9th Co. newsletter of 31 October. It's a very thorough document, with some inside jokes, so I had to condense it a little. My thanks and apologies, Sarah, for the news and for the editing, respectively.

Val and Tag Van Winkle have moved to San Francisco, where Tag works for TEMESCAL. They have two daughters, Juliana and KeUy. Jean and Rollie Knapp are in the DC area. Rollie is at NAVSEA keeping track of the carrier life extension program. Howie Kline is also at NAVSEA, working on Harpoon. His wife Ann and sons, Fred (9) and Keith (5), are settled in and have survived one season of soccer and Cub scouts.

Donna and Bob Hartman, and sons Robby and Andy, are also in the DC area. Bubba is comptroller for CERBERONICS. Eve and Bill Grimm are back from a trip to London. Bill is a partner with the Wall Street firm of Norton and Co., where he is in charge of the company's securities trading. The Grimms have three children, Peter (6), Matthew (4), and Sarah (2).

Jim Higgins, meanwhile, has left the NRC and is now working for Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Jim Moffit is stationed in Saudi Arabia and recently ran in the 1983 Dhahran Marathon. Stay out of the sun, Jim, and the desire to do that kind of thing should fade.

Rog Herrman is attending Rutgers Law School part time in case America Air Lines decides to cut back. Jo is still enjoying her work with Prudential.

Lou and Walt Teesdale are still living in Pennsylvania. Walt recently turned down a job offer in Denver to stay on as comptroller for CATALYTIC. Mike Morrell is XO of SYLVANIA. At press time, Carol was waiting for him to return from a 6-month (or more) MED cruise.

The last bit for this month is best wishes to my former roomie and predecessor, Steve Brixey. He has been kicked upstairs (or somewhere) with Texas Instruments, following a very successful stint in DC working on the HARM program. Steve, his wife Marion and daughters Megan and Tess left for Dallas on 7 January.

That's about it for now, folks. Thanks again for making the job easier. It saves me having to make up stuff and embarrass people. Keep them cards and letters comin'. Until next time . . . .

71 Pres., LCdr. Peter P. Schneider Jr. USN Sec'y, Charies E. Boyer III 606 Dunberry Dr., Arnold MD 21012 Percent Members: 51

72 Pres., LCdr. Alfred M. Joseph USN Sec'y, LCdr. George Z. Berry USN 465 I Avenue, Coronado CA 92118 619/435-1143 Percent Members: 46 Linda and Britl Watwood and twins, Melissa and Stephanie, Hve at 405 Piney Ridge Court, Virginia Beach VA 23452. Britt wrote that after a tour as current operations and ship scheduler for COMNAVSURFLANT, he is now working on his master's degree in the advanced education program (I've always wanted to skate, 1 mean, participate in that program!) Bill Glass relieved Britt at SURFLANT. He and Kim and Joshua live in Williamsburg. Mike Silvestri is also at SURFLANT, in charge of the engineering fast action response call. Will Shealy is scheduler for NAVSURFGRU FOUR and Gene Uricoli is scheduler for COMDESRON TEN. Britt reported that Gene is his same old mild-mannered, quiet self . . . John Devlin is CO of PRESERVER. Mark Falkey is on Saipan. George Rogers is in the W. V. PRATT. Dave Crouse is naval rep to FMFLANT. Thanks for the letter, Britt.

Gary Hammond is XO of BARNSTABLE COUN-

TY in Beirut. He now has a son, Jonathan, and a daughter, Jennifer. After some ops off Grenada and a "Beirutian Christmas" I'm sure he'U be glad to get home and see Jennifer, who was born after he deployed.

Ryan Ryskamp I couldn't resist! The picture is of a young one named Ryan Ryskamp at ten months. And 1 thought Bob was big!

Starting to get more news. 1 understand that we were well represented at the Army-Navy game in Pasadena.

73 Pres., LCdr. Dan Musmanno USNR Sec'y, Mr. Dirk P. D. Mosis III 3330 B. S. Wakefield St., Ariington VA 22206 Percent Members: 47 Greetings! I hope that the Spring thaw is upon you and that the accompanying sunshine puts some bounce in your pen so that we may have some mail from more of you during 1984.

Marc Goldberg wrote from Groton, Connecticut, saying that he was being transferred from Nuclear Power School in Orlando to eventually end up in Charleston, South Carolina, as executive officer in USS WOODROW WILSON ( S S B N - 6 2 4

15th Company, Homecoming â&#x20AC;&#x201D; front (1. to r.) Bruce Thompson, Vince Nigro, Don Canterna; back. Dirk Mosis, Gary Chetelat, Doug Marshall, Ken Mayeaux, Jim Schaefer, John Chapman, Mike Kane, J. J. Dicks, John Dailey, Claude Lamar 31st Company Homecoming â&#x20AC;&#x201D; standing (1. to r.) Guy Schein, Scott Moss, Ross Chaffin, Bob Luby, Jim Randall, John Eisaman, Steve Ogden, Pete Hatton, Bill York, Derek Holmquist; kneeling (1. to r.) Jim Lash, Max Jones, Vince Mocini, Dennis O'Meara, Bob Christensen, Doug Peters, Marv Eggleston, Bob Bartron, Mike Radar

70 Pres., Terry R. Huff Sec'y, LCdr. Al Bergstrom JAGG USN Dept. of Leadership and Law U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 50

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viewed by HteraUy thousands. Rush! don't walk, to your nearest pen/pencil and include that Homecoming photograph (or any photograph that you might have). Thanks for the mail, and we look forward to hearing from more of you this year.

'73!

74 At PXO School, Groton â&#x20AC;&#x201D; (1. to r.) Marc Goldberg, Ross Harding, Mike Rader, Bob Klaus, Jim Kane Blue) in Groton. The adjacent picture shows all the Class of '73 prospective XOs. They are: Ross Harding, USS NATHANAEL GREENE; Mike Rader, USS

JOHN ADAMS; Bob

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JAMES K.

POLK; and Jim Kane, USS WHALE. Marc should be in Charleston by March or April of 84. Marc states that two-thirds of 26 Company were in attendance at Homecoming, and everyone had a good time.

Some news from Marc is as follows: Kennen and Patti Wilson had their third child, their first girl, in August. Don Bridges is an ensign again at the Armed Forces Medical College in Bethesda, training to be a Navy doctor. Gordon MacDonald reported to Nuclear Power School in Orlando as one of the department directors. Marc, thanks for all the news and best of luck on board WILSON! John Chapman wrote from Aloha, Oregon, and enclosed the accompanying picture of those members of the 15th Company in attendance. It is always good to know that Chappy is alive, well, and kicking! Thanks for the photo, John.

Bill Short writes from Paris thanking everyone involved with Homecoming and awarding Bruce Spaldings's committee a bravo zulu. They came across the Atlantic to participate, and they certainly did enjoy it. Bill would Hke to reiterate the following: "Any member of the Class of '73 who by chance, may find himself or himself and his wife, vacationing to Paris, France, is more than welcome to stay at my apartment. It is centrally located with a view of Paris, which 1 hope will be seen by many of my family and friends through my stay in France (December, 1984). My U.S. mail postal address is Bill Short, Jr. USN, General Delivery Box 59 APO, New York, New York 09777." And a merci beaucoup to you too, Bill!

Guy Schein and Jim Randall wrote us with this picture as well as news for the 31st Company. In summary, their letter to 31 states that everyone had a great time at Homecoming. Twenty out of the twenty-six guys from 31 made it, and that is a 77 percent turn-out. They are challenging that it is the best of the entire Class. (?!).

While most of 31 stayed at the Econo-Lodge on Route 50, all of them had dinner together at the Whitehall Inn on Saturday night. Jim and Guy want to thank Karen and Dennis O'Mara for opening their house to them and putting up with their neighbors' complaints after they left. The attached group photo includes 31 in attendance without Jim Jackson. Lauri Moss and Pam Lash acted as the photographers. 31 is planning to have a 15th reunion since the 10th was so good. They don't want to wait until November 20. Jim has orders and will be leaving DC in the Spring for Bangor, Washington, on a tour as the navigator in OHIO. Guy will stay in the area. Guy and Jim, thank you very much for the picture and the news.

Classmates, please take note of the pictures and news. You, too, can have your face and words

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Pres., LCdr. Donald Loren USN Sec'y, LCdr. Ken Pisel USN M-5 Phythian Rd., USNA Annapolis MD 21402 (H) 301/263-5078, (O) 267-2782/3 (AV prefix 281) Percent Members: 47

Newport News, for his first full-fledged sea tour since graduation. They had spent VA years in Okinawa, 2 in the Philippines, and 4 years at Fort Meade. And thanks to all who sent Christmas cards; the Bowles (Paul, Marcie, Nathan, Christopher), the Butlers (Steve, Sharon), the Fergusons (Steve, Heidi), the Daleys (Bill, Chris, Meghan), the Gooleys (Pat, Cathy), the Zwingelbergs (Keith, Gwenn, Robbie, Gassy, Austin), the Batemans (Dale, Pat, Kevin, Koryn), the Donaldsons (Tom, Debbie, Krista), and the everfaithful Shipmate staff!

75 Pres., LCdr. Edward R. Hawkens USNR Sec'y, LCdr. Steve Hubbard USN OZ Division, USS EISENHOWER (CVN-69) FPO, New York NY 09532 Percent Members: 45 Greetings, all! The new year is just a week old as I write, and so far it promises to be interesting.

IKE finally returned from deployment 2 December and of course we were all glad to be home. INDY and JFK relieved us off Lebanon a couple of weeks later than originally planned . . . ("breaks of naval air," as they say) . . . and JFK's Indian Ocean excursion was subsequently cancelled. Back to a two-carrier presence in the Med . . . (notice it took two carriers to reUeve IKE!) Maggie and 1 ran into a Classmate who I don't think I'd seen since '75, Tom Cihlar, with his wife and two children. They live here now as he is in ship's company aboard CORAL SEA, which is going through overhaul in Portsmouth. 1 think he said he's a P-3 type. It was nice to see them. A couple of 'mates that 1 saw frequently during the deployment were Bob Young, IKE'S flight deck officer, and Craig Himel, one of CVW-7's CAG LSOs. Bob and Joy with sons Benjamin (5) and Andrew (1) live in Virginia Beach, while 1 think Craig StiU lives in Jax. Soon after IKE'S return 1 was fortunate enough to meet the newest member of the Bill Daley family. He and Chris are the proud parents of Meghan Elizabeth, born in September. What a cutie! And you'd better believe she has dad wrapped around her pinky! (But I'm sure he wouldn't have it any other way!) Additionally on the local scene, Pat and Dale Bateman moved to Virginia Beach last week. Their children are Kevin (6) and Koryn (4). Dale is the new cryppy aboard NIMITZ, currently in overhaul up in

Well, the oldest thing I have is a picture that John Kucinski sent back in July! To be honest with you, John, 1 misplaced the darn thing on my desk.

(Have you ever seen the "Perfesser's" desk in the "Shoe" comic strip? . . .) Anyway the note which accompanied the photo said, "I'm so sick and tired of seeing pictures of Classmates together 'on a carrier' or 'in SWOS Department Head School' or 'rotating together on the top of a Trident Missile' (?) that it's time the Civil Engineer Corps '75 contingent got a little publicity." The picture was taken in May, with nine of our eleven CEC Classmates in attendance: Steve Duba, Navy Experimental Diving Unit, Panama City FL; Randy Jencks, SUBASE, New London; John Kucinski, USNA; Doug Ayars, NAS Jax; Bob Phillips, CEC Officer School, Port Hueneme CA; Tom Brubaker, NAS Point Mugu CA; Steve Johnson, DUINS, University of California, Berkeley; Jim McConneU, State Department; Guy Mehula, DUINS, University of Florida. Not pictured were Bernie Bailey, USNA, and Dave Pruett, Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 133, Gulfport, Mississippi. John pointed out also that more than half of the '75 contingent has URL experience, he himself having spent tours aboard DONALD B .

BEARY (FF-1085) and FORRESTAL as a surface warfare officer. He is also quick to point out that those pictured all have their feet planted firmly on concrete . . . I can relate to that! Thanks for the update, John!

Darby Monger sent a picture and letter describing the 11th Company's second annual "West

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meets East" reunion. She and John went back to Annapolis for her brother Briand's graduation.

Marcia and Mark Lambright and their three children are in the Baltimore area where he works for T. Rowe Price after having earned his MBA from Wharton (U. of Penn). Laurie and Mark Disney and their two sons live in Springfield, Virginia, and are starting a business called Playspace, Inc. Helen Claire and Lyden Whitmer, with their two sons, are still in Pax River where he is a test pilot. Cathy and Pete Ortiz and son P. J. are still in Yuma. Kay and Les Ryan and Kelly Jo are also in Pax River, attached to the NAS. Margo and Mark Bumgardner and daughter Sarah also live in Springfield. Mark flies with a commercial airline. Kathy and Frank Kearney and twin daughters moved to Texas for some kind of shore/ sea tour (?) Peggy and Laverne Lovell and three children are at Bethesda where he is going to med school as an ensign again. Sharon and Steve Butler live in Laurel, Maryland. He's with an outfit that does consulting for the Navy's deep sea diving.

Dennis and Brian Diantonio were present, too, as was Brian's fiancee, Nancy Lynn Armstrong. They were married 10 September (Congrats, Rocky!) in Springfield. The twins are both out of the Navy.

As for Jack Monger, he has been working as council representative for San Diego city coimcilwoman Gloria McCall. Thanks for the news. Darby!

Gary Jones, a long lost running buddy, dropped us a line from England. He is on a PEP tour, serving with the Royal Navy as flight commander aboard HMS ARETHUSA, a LEANDER-class frigate.

His squadron, the 829th, is based at Royal Naval Air Station, Portland. ARETHUSA is homeported at Plymouth, and Gajry's group (det?) embarks for each underway period. Prior to his arrival in the UK (February '83) Gary was an instructor in the East Coast Lamps RAG, HSL-30, for three years. Also at HSL-30 were Kirk Daniels and Frank Verhofstadt. Kirk left the regular Navy but is serving in the reserves. Gary provided news of first company. Mike Mathews was married last April. He was in Hawaii but now is believed to be on a staff in Groton. John Lawlor works for Dupont in Delaware. He and Barbara have three children, including a Jake Jr. Mike McDermott is married and has a new son. He is in the P-3 NFO pipeline. According to Gary "he finally saw the light and went Navy Air!" Ahem . . . Gary attended Terry Blake's wedding in September '82.

Also in attendance were Mike Mathews, Mike McDermott, and Mike Meier (who is out of the USMC, working near his home in Michigan).

Doug Ayars (mentioned earlier among CEC types) and his wife Sherry "have at least two children," according to Gary. The guy Gary relieved at 829 was also a USNA grad. Bookie Boland '73. "So the poor Brits have to suffer through another bloody Yank." He goes on to say he "always wondered about the sanity of anyone dumb enough to fly over water with one engine; now I'm getting first-hand experience flying the Royal Navy's WASP helo." He continues: "Operating with the British has been interesting. After a tough nightflightit is nice to walk down to the wardroom for a nightcap before turning in! The bar is always open aboard." And "even the Royal Navy visit Naples when in the Med!" Also, his Royal Highness Prince Andrew is a sub-lieutenant in the RN, learning to fly the LYNX helo (2 engines!) in a squadron next to 829 back at RNAS, Portland.

Another '75er, BUI McKee is in the UK in the PEP program, flying Harriers for the RAF. Thanks much for the news, Gary, and have fun.

A salty birth announcement arrived awhile back.

Diane and Chris Clkanovich announce the newest member of their crew, Kenneth Anthony

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Cikanovich, checked aboard at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, 27 August 1983 — 6 pounds 6 ounces, 19 inches long. Big sister Marilyn is glad to have him aboard." I thought that was kind of neat, not to mention that it was decorated with sailboats. The Cikanovichs are in Dayton, Ohio, where Chris handles the marketing end of airborne systems for Westinghouse. Also with the company from '75 are Steve Howse, (Hampton, Virginia), Denis Powers, (Baltimore), and Hal Roche, (Bawlmer).

Dave Grey has an application in as he planned to leave the Navy about now. Steve is in marketing too, and he and Ellen had a baby boy recently.

Denis is marketing B-I and F-16 radars while Hal is a logistics engineer on the AW AGs program.

Dave was at the Naval Research Laboratory for his last tour. Sheila and Bob Clark also have a new son. He is teaching oceanography at USNA and she is back on flight status, stewardess I believe.

Jim Jackson is due to roU soon from Candidate Guidance at USNA. Jill and Greg Martin live about a mile from Chick in Centerville, Ohio. Greg works for Air Products. Chick thinks Pam and Rex Estilow are headed for Camp Lejeune from Quantico. Beth and Gary Lundeen are in Texas where he works for Slumbarger, evaluating oil wells. Rich Whiteside is working for ECO systems International in DC Bill Driscoll, who was an instructor at USNA, apparently left the Navy to attend law school. And Jim Miller is doing a department head tour — aviation type (where?). Chick closes with a request to all 3rd companymates to send him their address and those of companymates they know. His address is 10052 Simms Station Rd., Spring Valley OH 45370. His office is right near Wright-Patterson AFB and his number is 513/228-9620. He invites anybody to call, especially those passing through the Dayton area or Wright-Pat. Thanks, Chick, and Congrats on the new member!

Buzz Borries is still living it up in Key West. He hasn't run ARIES aground or anything, and the PHMRON continues assisting the Coast Guard with law enforcement. REFTRA comes to them in Key West, but they still have to fight subs . . . . (figure that one out . . .) Rob Adamson went through Key West on his way back from CORAL SEA. He was apparently headed for the F-14 RAG. Mike Clements was there with his squadron for about two weeks. He's out of Oceana. Steele Wilson has shown up a couple of times. He works for a corporation in Oregon — flies the company jet. He should be married by now, as he was planning a New Year's Eve wedding to one of the waitresses from the Key West COMO. Mike "Rooster" ReusI spent a couple of days down there . . . it sounds like a lot of that time was spent conviving with Buzz! Apparently Bill Konrad flies with People Express and recently took his captaincy exam. Buzz is probably on leave now, en route to his new duty as a seamanship/nav (Sea Stories-NS 102) instructor at USNA. This will be his first shore tour! He stayed with Mike Tracy when he went to look for a place to live. The Tracys headed to Groton at Christmastime, after having been awarded instructor of the year honors at USNA. (BZ, Mike!!) Thanks, Buzz, and now that you're in the North again maybe we'll see more of you.

Well, gang, the time has once again arrived.

Writer's cramp has set in (didn't get a chance to use the word processor on the ship this time) and the deadline approaches. I still have a few letters to pass on but they'll have to keep 'till next time.

Maggie, Kyle, Jeffrey and Joanna join me in wishing you all the best of everything in '84. Oh yes, and so does Florie ("woof").

(Think TEN YEAR REUNION in '85)

76 Pres., Lt. Morgan B. Pearsall USN Sec'y, Capt. Joe Buranosky USMC 24575 Copper Cliff Ct., El Toro CA 92630 Percent Members: 52 It's been a busy month for correspondence so there is a lot of news to pass on. I heard from Bill Hawn; he and Diana are settled in Newport for six months of school. Dave Winters is in the same class. Bill saw Rodney Mitchell just before he left Newport for San Diego; Rod is doing well. Rich Nathanson and his wife Mara are Bill's neighbors.

Mara is due in March — congratulations to her and Rich! Jeff Sander was finishing up at Newport and was getting ready to move on and Steve Nimitz was not far behind. Jim Stavridis is also there and has been promoted to lieutenant commander; he was part of the Carrier Improvement Program prior to going to Newport. Henry Bryson is out of the Navy and was planning to settle in the Boston area. Bill also passed on that Payne Kilbourn, his wife, and two sons are in New London where Payne is going through SO AC. Cathy Boulden wrote from New London; John is also going through SOAC. She sent word of other Classmates in Groton and the surrounding area. Mike Craig is on the staff at SOAC, and John Kolbeck, Dave Thieman and Ray Lincoln are going through the course. John Boulden is scheduled to become the engineer of USS MEMPHIS (SSN-691) and John Kolback is slated to be navigator. Joyce and Dave Thieman are headed for Hawaii where Dave will be engineer of USS BREMERTON (SSN-698). Nancy and Mike Crochet are in the area; Mike is engineer of USS WHALE. Jim Stone works for the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in Niantic.

I heard from Marty Sloan who is now back in Florida making a living as a stockbroker with Paine Webber in Stuart, Florida. He is stiU flying with the reserves in VP-62 out of Jacksonville.

Marty and Susan have two daughters, Melissa and Carolyn. Marty had quite a bit of news to pass on. Trish and Ken Beeks are in Patuxent River where Ken has finished test pilot school. Lou Sacoccio is putting his Harvard Law Degree to work for the Navy at the Philadelphia Navy Yard; Lou has two sons. Scotty Moore has his hands full at USNA teaching and recruiting Marines; he has a son and a new baby daughter. John Titsworth is out of the Navy and working for Booze Allen in DC. He and Linda have two sons, Reid and Chad. Joe Mark is a flight instructor in Pensacola and Tim O'Hagan is stiU in the Air Force and last report found him in Alaska. Joan and Bill Glenny are still in Groton. Jim Saxon is now at Med School in New York. Marty had one more request — he'd like to hear from Stu Funk — Where are you?

Beth Daugherty wrote from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Steve graduated from PG School in Sept. '83 with a degree in mechanical engineering and has switched from surface line to engineering duty; he is now at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in the naval reactors office. Congratulations are in order for Steve and Beth — they adopted a IVi month old girl, Devon, in August from a Korean Orphanage and are also expecting a baby in March.

I was happy to hear from Mark Hubbard. He and Tula have their hands full with four children — Matthew, Billy, Christopher, and Megan Michelle. The Hubbards are living in Mt. Airy in rural Maryland. Mark has been working at Westinghouse in Baltimore since September 1981 as a logistics engineer. He and Steve Holibonich

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are both working on the Air Force B-IB program.

Joe Swaykos sent word from Monterey where he has completed 5 of 9 quarters in the Air-Ocean Science Curriculum at NPGS; he has switched designators from surface warfare to geophysics.

Joe is married, and he and his wife Linda have a 14-month-old son, Joe Jr. Joe had some other news to pass on. Linda and Fred Hughes are living in Connecticut where Fred is employed by TRACOR. Finley Nunn, wife Karen, and their two sons now live in Texas where Finley is working for a utility company. Joe would like to hear from Classmates from 10th Company; his address is 1121 Leahy Rd., Monterey CA 93940.

1 heard from Dennis Dilucente, still at NAS Miramar with TOPGUN. He is living in Del Mar and he saw Larry Astyk, Steve Soules, Tod Thedy and Dan Driscoll at the Army-Navy Game.

I received several short notes from a number of Classmates. Mary and Vic Thombs are doing well at Patuxent River. Roberta and Lou Sposato are fine and will be going to Quantico in July; Lou

Jennie, Julie, Kirsten will be going to AWS. Joan and John Carter and their three girls, Jenny, JuHe and Kirsten, are settled in Pensacola. John is teaching at Naval Aviation Schools Command. He finished his MBA last Summer and is now working on an MPA. Just a few final notes — William Brown visited MaryK and me over the Thanksgiving week end and we all went to the Army-Navy Game and saw quite a few Classmates. William is still going to

Virginia and Alex Cobble Perkins School of Theology at SMU. The week end after the Army-Navy Game, MaryK and I attended Virginia and Alex Cobble's wedding in Phoenix. It was indeed a beautiful wedding. Susie and Andy Hutchison, Kimbra and Mike Dailey, Don Bringle, and Mike Williams were aU there.

Congratulations and best wishes to Alex and Virginia. The following week Judith Ann and Craig Scott were married in South Carolina. Once again congratulations and best wishes to the both of them. They are headed for Hawaii where Craig will be engineer aboard USS INDIANAPOLIS in Pearl Harbor. That's all the news 1 have for now. Please stay in touch.

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77 Pres., Capt. Peter W. Grieve USMC Sec'y, Mr. Daniel F. Busch 2405 Lemontree Ln., Piano TX 75074 Percent Members: 73 Thanks for the Christmas cards and news you sent this month. I was hoping for more mail; send me some news of your whereabouts and those you run into in your travels. News has been slim in the past six months, so drop me a postcard.

Pete Stromann has left the Naval Academy and is headed for department head school in Newport.

Apparently the whole system that screens those on the way to department head school has toughened up considerably and they have cut or delayed many of those on the way. Don Stewart has spent the last two years teaching NROTC at the University of Mississippi and is changing his designator to engineering duty officer. Don is waiting to see if he will be accepted for postgraduate studies there or go to Monterey. Don and his wife Kim have a little girl, Joy, now big enough to be walking and talking.

Wayne Repeta and his wife Madonna are living in Virginia Beach where Wayne is stationed with VA-35 aboard USS NIMITZ. They will be off to shore duty soon, but do not know the location as of yet. Wayne and Madonna have two children, Matthew (3) and Sarah (1).

Jim Blashos decided 6 'A years was long enough to go without telling his Classmates what he was up to. Jim has been married for 3 'A years and has completed his master of science degree in mechanical engineering at Monterey. He is now at department head school in Newport. Jim reports Craig Turley has had orders to USS SIDES as chief engineer and Ken Graber also will be a chief engineer on, I believe, USS STEIN. Both ships are homeported in San Diego. Thanks for the card and I hope it's not this long before you write again!

I hope someone in Newport sends news of all the orders when that is decided.

Mike Caron left the Navy in May and took a job with the First National Bank of Boston in downtown Boston. He is working in the investment banking division as a "profit-planner." The bank has been busy buying a lot of other New England banks. Mike received his master's degree from R.P.I, before joining the bank and he is Hving in Beacon Hill by the State House. Jerry Miller is an NROTC instructor at Old Dominion University and is working on his MBA. Stan Gray enjoyed working with the midshipmen in Quantico with the Protramid program.

He is headed for duty in Washington this Summer. Hank Donigan has been busy this last year or so. In 1982 he served as liason officer to the French Peacekeeping Force during the PLO evacuations. He returned to the United States and deployed again in October. To his surprise, they landed as the first assault force in Grenada. After a week there, they continued to Beirut and will remain there until January 1984. Hank has received orders to leave this Summer for duty with the State Department. He will be attached to the Marine Security Guard in Morocco. This headquarter controls 18-20 embassy posts.

Larry Becker is transitioning from F-4s to F-14s with VF-74 out of Oceana. Larry and his wife, Heidi, have two boys. Chuck (3'/2) and Adam (4 months).

Jim Kelly and his wife Beth are the proud parents of a new baby and they are stationed somewhere in Washington. Bruce Smith and wife are stationed in Hawaii. Bruce is deployed on a

submarine to the Western Pacific and reported he has been frocked to lieutenant commander. I guess they are doing that now with chief engineers on submarines.

And now if you have time to read this, you have time to write! Drop me a postcard or a birthday card — something, anything! I hope I don't sound too desperate.

78 Pres., Lt. Kenneth E. Waldie USN Sec'y, Lt. Bob Schmermund USN 13201 Iris Court, Bowie MD 20715 301/390-6754 Percent Members: 74 Little did 1 realize how prophetic the close of my December column would be when I asked all of us to remember Classmates and their families who would have to spend the holidays apart. As we all know by now, Bobby Goodman not only spent the holidays away from Terry and the children, but spent it in captivity in Syria. I'm sure all of us were stunned on seeing Bobby's picture on front pages across the country teUing of his capture. It brought back memories of ten years ago before we had even entered the Academy, when the POWs returned from Vietnam. Now there was one of our own Classmates . . . but as I write this, Bobby Goodman is home again — thank God! 1 had a chance to talk to Goody and Terry for a few minutes during his medical examinations at Bethesda, and they are both doing great although obviously tired and a little numb from all the publicity. They send their best to everyone and particularly want to thank those of you who took the time to call, write, and show your love and support. Obviously it was not appropriate for me at the time to query Bobby about his ordeal — he'd already been bugged enough by the press. But he and Terry did promise to make a special input to a later column. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how proud we are of Goody and Terry for the way they have handled this whole situation.

I'd also like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Mark Lange '79 who, as the pilot of Goddy's A-6E, was lost in the incident. 1 really think it is something that even after the tragic loss of his son, Mr. Lange has had nothing but positive things to say about Mark's career and the Navy.

Now that I've said my piece, let's get in some class news. As per usual, some of this is dated.

Don Brutzman dropped a note saying Ron Uglow had gotten married to Jacqueline Vallette. In attendance were Ken Waldie, John Rudder, Glen Ives, John Ehlers, George DeMarco, Scott Laser, and Jack Christensen. Back on the confirmed bachelor scene, Billy Martin, still a die-hard Yankee fan as you can tell by the photo, was NPQed as a RIO after suffering a serious football injury in October '82. He has since had three knee operations and, as you can tell, is stiU recovering. Billy's hoping to get into the Navy law education program, but in the interim is coaching a girl's Softball team in Pensacola . . . some things never change.

Dick Rodriguez wrote that he had completed department head school in Newport and has since reported to AUBREY FITCH (FFG-34) as ship control officer. Dick has rented a townhouse in Mayport and would like to hear from some fellow 15th companymates.

Lloyd Prince sent some news about himself and some feUow flyboys. Lloyd's flying A-7s out of Cecil and off NIMITZ. Fortunately I was able to see Floyd and his beautiful wife at Homecoming, Shipmate, March 1984

as well as "Father Al" Robredo who privileged all in attendance by saying grace at dinner. Bruce Akiyama wrote from beautiful El Toro that all is well. He is with VMFP-3 out there and mentioned running into fellow Marines Gary Rupp as weU as Mark Bolin from VMA-214. Gary is apparently out of the Corps now, but his whereabouts were unknown to Bruce.

'78 Flyboys — Scoit Provow, Glen Flanagan, J. P. Clager, .^1 Robreds, Lloyd Prince, John Woodward, and Steve Minnis

Elizabeth and little Thomas Haney A letter from Cecil Haney says he has taken over as radiological control officer in FRANK CABLE (AS-40), based on Charleston. Cecil also included a photo of the latest addition to the family, Thomas Alexander Haney, pictured with older sister Elizabeth. Other '78ers in Charleston include Jodi and Jay DeLoach with daughter Jessica Marie, and Kim and Jeff Ewin with daughter Courtney. They have since moved to New London where Jeff is teaching at sub school. Cecil also met up with Luanne and Marty Zimmerman who, along with daughter Ingrid, are presently in the Detroit area where Marty is recruiting Marines.

A short note from Tammy and Les Wallace announced the birth of a son, PhiHp Alan. Les is in Norfolk at HSL-30 as an instructor.

John and Cindy Day

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Back on the wedding front, Cindy Taylor and John Day were married this Summer, with Mark Poston and Mark Manthey acting as groomsmen.

Mark's lovely wife Marissa sang at the wedding.

Mark Poston is now working with American Hospital Supply in Fremont, California, while the Mantheys have transferred from Charleston to Groton. The Days reside in Augusta, Georgia, with Cindy working as a physical therapist and John a medical student.

1 also received a short call from Mark Broome's wife Debbie to inform me that all is well with the family in Charleston. Mark was deployed at the time, but daughters Julie (4) and Laurie Lee (1) manage to keep Debbie busy to say the least.

Well, that's it for now. Jan and 1 have received quite a few calls from people who attended Homecoming — a good time was had by all, as shown by the photos! Anyway, more news to follow next month including info on class elections, so keep those cards and letters comin' in.

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79 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Larry Kihistadius USMC #15 Lookout Harbor Wrightsville Beach NC 28480 919-799-4129 West Coast Reporter Lt. Francis J. Dombrowski USN 555 W. Middlefield Rd., Apt. B 102 Mountain View CA 94093 At-sea Corr., Lt. (jg) J.E. McFadden USN USS MISSISSIPPI ( C G N - 4 0 ) , FPO

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Percent Members: 88 It seems that we are losing yet two more of our ranks to mortality. I'm sure most of you are aware of the loss of Mark Lange in Beirut. As of this writing I have no more to add than the national news has seen fit to print. I will editorialize by saying that to lose Mark at the prime of his life is an awfully hard burden for his family to bear. Let us all remember him and them in this sad time.

Let us also hope that no more of the force in Beirut will suffer a similar fate. To add to our heavy hearts, Mike Gault died on 25 November, apparently while serving in Roosevelt Roads. He is survived by his wife Donna. If anyone knows of anything that we can do as a Class to help either family, please let me know.

Bill Meader, son Jonathan, daughter Briana It is very hard for me to be upbeat after relating such sad news. I think that we all could use a dose of happier news so I'll tell you about the recent births in our class. Jonathan Meader is the latest addition to the family of Suzanne and Bill Meader.

He was born on September 26th. Enclosed, a picture of a proud father with his children. They plan to rotate this Spring, but Bill is currently in USS TUNNY; he passed his engineer's exam last Fall.

Trinora and Roger Sassman also had a baby boy; Reid was born on November 5th. Roger is on shore duty with TACTRAGRULANT at Dam Neck and Trinora is with VF-101. Trinora is the former Midn. Pinto.

In the continuing saga of 'funny meeting you here,' 1 saw Jim Chimiak in one of the local watering holes. It seems Jim's family is living here and he is currently in med school at Chapel Hill. Jim looks like he is in excellent shape, but he assured me that school is so tough that there is little time for anything else: hmmmmm. 1 got another cryptic letter from Don 'But I'm really just a nice guy' Beeler. He is still roughing it in USS QUEENFISH but headed to shore duty at NPTU Idaho. He was in USS DRUM with John Joliffe and Pete Carrier.

Beels is living (?) in the metropolis of Peru, Idaho.

There is a story in there somewhere. Gloria and Charles Woodward are in Va. Beach for a time.

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Bill "Mr. Tough Life" Martin and they will be moving to Puerto Rico where he will be working for Raytheon. By the way, if any of you run across some Kihistadius' in PR, you will be talking to my older brother or his wife who is a Navy nurse. Charles' wife, Gloria, is an honor student in nursing, so maybe the two will meet in PR. Mitch Ackley is up in Norfolk flying helos and enjoying the bachelor life. Walter Owens, wife Sheila and son Wally are living in San Diego.

Walter is an F-4 NFO. John Palmer is working on a hot UNIX/C communications program out of Little Creek. Don Akiyama was recently wed and is flying P-3s.

Sandy Jones is a flyboy, supposedly out of Oceana. He just can't handle the cold weather after sunny days in Pearl Harbor. Sandy has been married for a little over two years and his wife's name is Nancy. Good luck in that harsh clime.

Brad E. Smith was last seen in J'viUe FL with his wife Mindy. Tina and Ted Miller have a son, Ted. No word on where they are stationed. I think I mentioned this last month but just in case . . .

Nick Mygas and Teri had a baby girl, Lauren and are headed for PG school in Monterey. Ken Gray won a battle with NMPC and is in Japan with the CEC. He extends a hardy welcome to all Classmates that happen by Sasebo. Gary Stahl wrote to let me know that he is not in Camp Lejeune. Hey guys, I only write what is sent to me or what comes to me in my trances. Gary is the group spook for MAG 12 in Iwakuni, Japan. Gary words his letters in an interesting manner. He informs me that the Japanese use English only when they want to sell something. You would think they would have the common courtesy to speak their native language to an American. Gee, Gary, that is how you spell capitalism. Gary would like Don Brummett to drop him a line if he can read English. Hey, the guy's a zoomie: one just never knows. Don, just write to him as S-2 of MAG 12 FPO San Fran.

As they say in Hollywood, that is a wrap. One last thought; it sure is nice to finally see Marines get frocked. Once again '79 was on the cutting edge of a good deal.

Aloha (that means goodbye, Gary) Larry K. Please note my new address and rank!

80 Pres., Lt. Gg) WIIHam W. Crow USN Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Jeffrey A. Tomeo USN VS-30, FPO, New York NY 09501 East Coast, Mr. Gary Smith 11653 Charter Oak Ct., Apt. 201 Reston VA 22090 NE Sec'y, Lt. (jg) James B. McGee USN Apt. 14, One Freedom Circle Portsmouth NH 06809 Percent Members: 95 Very slim month this time. 1 hope it was because of the Christmas Season and not a sign of things

to come. I received only two letters this month and a phone call from Big Daddy Roy Bolt. The biggest news of the month however, was that Edith and Dick Hunter were married on December 8 in New Bern, North Carolina. No pictures yet but when I get one, I will publish it. Czar will be happy to hear Huntman is attached so he can have Roberta all to himself. As promised last issue, here is an assortment of Homecoming pictures. Pick out your favorite Mid, but check out Mudbone.

McTavish was the only one wearing a tie.

A.B. Cruz wrote to say he will be in candidate guidance office sometime in March '84. All interested 7th Companymates can visit him or whatever. Just passing the information along.

Nels Frostenson wrote to let us know that he finally found someone to marry him. Nels is in USS KENNEDY and passes along the following news.

"Among us are the 'black shoe' contingent of Roger Ishi and Bob Beard. They are the guys that steered us here and due to Roger's superb navigation, we are on the wrong side of the Suez.

"Next is the rescue crew in HS-7, Steve Honan and Ken MacDonald. We won't mention Ho'daddy's little accident.

"Never a carrier without a fighter, and we have a great representation. Scott Stewart (Stewie) leads the lineup with Mark Bathrick on deck, both from VF-31. Stewie is overwhelmed that Czar convinced his detailer that the Super 'K' was the place. Mark and Stewie are a stellar crew and the whole ship feels that much easier when they are overhead (rather than on the ship). On the opposing team of FV-11 is Bob "Bobo" Clager, soon to be joined

by Czar.

"Jeff Winters, is clearing the sky for all those who aviate. He is flying E-2s and steps in as legal officer every now and then. He is pubHshing a book out here. Winters for the Defense.

"Our S-3 representative is Mark 'Leth' Lethbridge. From what he says, he is a great friend of Ray Farmer and Pat Lefler in California.

"Dropping bombs for VA-75, and snoozing, and eating, and flying, and snoozing, and eating, and flying, and snoozing, and eating, is Dan 'D.J.' Frawley.

"Finally, jamming hard and dominating the electromagnetic spectrum are the boys from VAQ-137. Besides myself, there is Dennis 'Sluggo' Watson and Mike 'Wanker' Wedge. Stewie's been flying close to the jammers and we keep warning him that he will never have kids. Fact or myth, Stewie?

"The boys from VAQ-137 are originally stationed out of Whidbey Island, Washington. It sounds desolate but even '80 has infiltrated it.

Among those that 1 have seen there are Rick Atwood (now in Japan), Mark Breckenridge, Jay Hickey, Mike Sonnefeld (also on Bagel Station with IKE), Ken Fink, Jay Gutzler, Tom Peck, Paul Schmidt, Dan Gildea, Hank Raum, Scott Slater, Patty Thudium, Mark Gonzales (also in Japan) and a couple of others.

"Nels married Connie Rogers last May at the Academy, exactly one hour before Pat Lefler was married. Pat seemed to have drummed up a pretty big crowd of boomers, and between the two of them Annapolis has yet to recover. Enclosed is a photo from the wedding. Left to right in the fuU picture are Ari-Rylant (friend), Jim Beinmann '77, Connie, Dennis Watson (2nd Co.) '80, Nels, Bob Crumplar, Kevin O'Connell."

It seems that 12th Company are the only ones who learned how to write. Duck Wook dropped a line from RANGER. The 'boys' on board include VF-24 (F-14, NFOs) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Retention Row â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pete Andreasen and Shipmate, March 1984

We are now stationed at NAS Moffett with Angel and Mike McLaughlin, Stacy and Jaime Navarro (expecting baby #2 anytime), Laurie and Tim Burke, Cherokee and James Davis, and Eari Hampton. Nadene and Joe Paparella are in Hawaii and expecting baby #1 in early January. Vince and Jenny Hartmann had a second little girl (Katie) in early Fall in San Diego.

"Mike Bolen is in Oceanside, and engaged to be married in '84. Terry and Steve Chambers are in Brunswick, Maine, and Sue and Mike "Hutch" Harber are in Southern California." Thanks for all the news, Karen, and best of luck to you, Eric, and Danny in '84.

'81ers in IKE off Lebanon

Eighty here and there

Skip Anderson (the clones), Kelly McBride (with his girl Sue patiently waiting his return) and Brian Wood (formerly "Duck" and now "Broomhead"); VF-2I1 (F-14, NFO), Jim Gosnell, who found a way to bag the 1st two months of cruise by hurting his knee and having to join us in the P.I.; VS-33 (S-3, NFO), John "Hawkeye" Pierce getting those daily letters from .Millie; VAQ-138 (EA6B, NFO), Steve Meade; and the two pilots, Jeff Miller (MS-8, H-3s) and Steve Moreau (A-7, VA-I92) who joined up in Central America and still runs sub 5 minute miles on the flight deck.

When the engines break down they put Mr. Crew jock on the oars to get up ship speed for landing.

Also Chris "Adm" Geving (VAQ-138, Spy-Intel Officer), left RANGER headed for DC. I have to close this exciting column this month to make the deadline. Shipmate staff has been threatening me for turning my articles in late.

Please call or write sometime. Oh, Roy Bott wants to remind everyone that he is not in logistics but is still a tank driver. Later. Smitty. (703) 435-8295.

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81 Pres., Lt. (jg) Dennis A. Sawyer USN Sec'y, Lt. (jg) Peter Sciabarra USN 2670 East 19th St. Brooklyn NY 11235 Percent Members: 94 After a long month of leave and travel, I decided it finally was time to sit down and catch up on my Christmas mail. By the time you are reading this 1 should be settled in to work at HC-6 in Norfolk flying the H-46. 1 spent the month of December traveling from San Diego back to the East Coast and on leave in New York City. Before getting on with the news for this month 1 would like to thank all my friends and Classmates who sent their Christmas greetings to both me and my parents.

All of your cards and best wishes were deeply appreciated.

I received a card with the following note from Karen Johnson: "I don't know if you'll remember me â&#x20AC;&#x201D; last time I saw you 1 was 4-5 months pregnant. Eric and I had a little boy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Daniel Kirk, on 26 June. Eric also received his wings in June.

Mike Yandell sent along this photo of some '8Iers in USS EISENHOWER. Mike is a newlyqualified mission commander in the E-2C Hawkeye with VAW-12I. Also on board IKE are Eddie Turner and Ricky Roberts with VS-31 and Kim Johnson with HS-5. Eddie Schneider is the "Air Chop"for FV-I43. Ships company "blackshoes" are Dick Duffett, John Severino, Larry Olson and Henry Asklar, who is the only '81 Nuke on board. Mike also reported seeing Doug DeBode (VP-45) and Tim Griffith (VP-8) in Sigonella.

Pictured are (L-R) Mike Yandell, Eddie Turner, Rick Roberts, Henry Azsklar, and Eddie Schneider.

The "Boys from Beeville" sent a short note to inform me that '81 has quite a selection of SERGRADS flying at Chase Field. Our contingent of flight instructors includes Robin and Chuck Smith in VT-25, Maureen and Larry Burt (expecting a baby in the near future), Kathy and Dave Wessing, and their son Jeremy, Brenda and Jon Gulliver and P.J. Lorge in VT-26. Also instructing in VT-26 is John McCandlish, flying the TA-4.

Mark Comtois dropped me a note from Virginia Beach to inform us of his engagement to Elaine Marie Academia. Elaine and Mark are planning a Chapel wedding at the Academy on 15 September. Mark is the reactor controls assistant in USS BALTIMORE (SSN-704) in Norfolk. Rich Flanza is also in BALTIMORE and will be married to Nancy Anton in Connecticut in February. Mark also reports that JoAnne and Tom Boyce are in Newport News, where Tom is in OLYMPLA (SSN-717) and Charlie Church returned from deployment in December. Mark would Hke to hear from his Classmates from the 33rd Company (seeking swordbearers, no doubt) and can be reached at 5332 Chatham Hall Drive, Va. Beach VA 23464.

Jon Haugen wrote from Moffett where he is with VP-9 along with Ned Fuchs, Fran Heil, Bob Seidel, Lauro Aguila, and Al Scott. Jon reports that Greg Nosal finished the A-7 RAG at Jax and Keith Taylor and his wife have finished their tour at Moffett and will be transferring to Norfolk and heading up a CEC department. Andrea and Mark Kendall are also at Moffett where Andrea had their first child in November. Barry Kenny isflyingA-3s at Key West, and Bob Adams received his wings

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last Summer and will be flying P-3s at Moffett.

Jdh can be reached at 1950 Cooley #6209, Palo Aho CA 94303.

Finally for this month, John Parkinson checked in with an update on the members of the 3rd Company and their whereabouts since May of 1981: Commi and Mike Mara were married on 3 July '81 in Annandale, Virginia. Since then Mike has finished SWOS and been in USS DUNCAN (FFG-10) in Long Beach. Mary Beth and Don Densford were married at USNA in November 1981. Nuke school and prototype marked their first year together. They are now living in the Norfolk area and are expecting their first child. Lori and Randy Cohn were married in June of '82 and proceeded with flight training where they are currently stationed at NAS, Meridian. Terri and Greg Hlubeck are at NAS Pax River where Greg is flying the P-3 and awaiting their first child. Beverly and Willie Hilarides were married in January '83 and are now in the New London area, as are Lessie and George Nagy, and Patsie and Dave Guin.

Dave and Patsie are the proud parents of two little girls. Mark Krause and wife are in San Diego where Mark isflyinghelos. Jackie and Tom Fulton are with the surface Navy, and homeported in Mayport. Jim Gerbig is in VINSON and headed back to Alameda. Parky is at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he is the supply officer for the 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd FSSG. John and Cheryl had their first child on 26 September '83 (Laura EHzabeth). John would like to hear from his old 3rd Company pals and can be reached at MOQ 3315, Camp Lejeune NC 28542 (919/ 353-5074). Thanks for the news, Parky.

Before signing off it is my sad duty to report the death of our Classmate Dave Nairn on 23 October 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon. Dave was killed in the terrorist bombing attack at Marine Headquarters. The Class of '81 sends its deepest sympathy to Dave's family and loved ones, and will always remember him for the sacrifice he has made for our country.

Well that's about it for this month, gang. Be looking for a new address in Virginia Beach soon.

See you aU next month. SKI.

82 Pres., Ens. Thomas P. Garrison 111 USN Sec'y, Ens. Gus Anderson USN USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089)

Miami FL 34090 Percent Members: 96

83 Sec'y, 2nd Lt. Gary C. Schmidt USMC 7348 W. Lill St., Niles IL 60648 Southern Sec'y, Ens. Lisa Yustak SC USN 175 Colemanor Drive Athens, GA 30606 Percent Members: 99 This month's column should be very informative, but first. . . .how about that Army-Navy game? Navy still has got it! Poor Army — they do try hard — oh well.

Where to start? Well in mid-November Nancy Yang (29) and J.C. Harding (9) visited Athens, Georgia. It was so nice seeing them. Nancy and J.C. (both AMDOs) finished up their training in Memphis, Tennessee, along with Jack Blackwell (28). Nancy is attached to PATRON-9 (Moffett Field) while J.C. is with VF-31 (NAS Oceana).

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They also informed us that Chris Colon (09) is with VA-82 (Cecil Field) while Cathy Brown (25) is with VP-31 (Moffett).

Earl ^hendell (24) wrote and provided an update on 24th Company. Don Ogram and John Nelson finished their nuclear power training at the end of December. Tom Criger is in California with VX-4 while awaiting his orders to Pensacola. Alton and Linda Readen were married 5 November.

Sword bearers included Don Ogram, Cam Sen, Doug Barnhurst, Jim Hunter (20) and Earl himself. It sounded like a nice turnout. Earl is currently "cooling his heels" in Norfolk as the 1st lieutenant of VAW -120. Thanks for your letter,

Eari!

John Houfek wrote and told us that he was recruiting in Milwaukee (TDY) with Mike Kohrs, Bill Murray and Keith Menz. John was scheduled to go to Pensacola in December, while Mike went to NAS, Jacksonville, for more TemDu before reporting to Pensacola. It was nice hearing from you, John.

Marty McMahon (13) and his wife Robin sent their greetings from Charleston as well as news of 13th Company. First of all, Marty and Robin were married in late May at the Academy. Most of 13th Company attended. Groomsmen included Matt Feeley, Mike Barclift, Ed Pyne, Larry O'Connor, Larry Boyle, Keith Menz and Brian Gawne ('82).

Marty is now aboard USS FEARLESS (MSO-442)

and serves as the mine countermeasure officer as well as the 1st Heutenant (Deck). Ed Pyne finished SWOS in October and reported to USS FORT FISHER (LSD-40). Mike Barclift also completed SWOS in Coronado and met his ship, USS WHIPPLE (FF-1062). Greg Rusch, Lee Young, Dennis Berington, Al Smith, Dave Snyder and Bill Weinert are enjoying Orlando and nuke school while Larry Boyle, Larry O'Connor and Dave Yoder are in Pensacola. Jean Eberhardt, having finished TDY in Annapolis, has reported to crypto school. Marty stated that the "Quantico Contingency" seems to be holding up. Tina Sherman, JuHan Finley, Todd Evans, Pete Holland and Jim Hooks are all enjoying Quantico.

Jane Ward is serving temporary duty in San Diego until she reports to P-cola for flight training. Dana Weiner had been serving with his squadron in Key West, but now is rumored to be in Washington DC. Keith Menz reported to Denver, Colorado, for inteUigence school. After graduation Keith will be meeting his squadron in California.

Joe Nolan reported to his SWOS class with his lovely new wife, Maureen. They were married 8 October. After SWOS Joe will be meeting his ship in Norfolk. Marty and Robin — thanks for all this news!

Finally, some members of the Class of '83 will be increasing their families. Bob (06) and Jennine Gilbeau are expecting their baby 8 May. When asked what he wanted. Bob said that he didn't care if it was a boy or girl as long as the baby didn't look like Dan Krall (sorry, Dan). Also expecting their first baby in March are Tom Murphy (16) and his wife Paula.

Congratulations to the expectant parents!

And now a word from Virginia: Greetings from Quantico! The big news from this end is Fox Co.'s graduation ceremony, which is just finishing up as I write. Most of the guys I talked to are taking leave for a few weeks and then heading to their respective follow-on schools.

I have not received much information for this issue so I will again ask everyone to drop me a line and let me know what's happening. 1 need pictures also, black and white if possible!

D.C. Renner is Alpha Co. here at TBS and

reports the following 11th Co. news: Craig McDonald (Fox Co., TBS) will wed his Firstie dating companion, Karen from Phillie. They're planning to tie the knot in June of '84. He chose combat engineer for his specialty and after school will be on the West Coast for duty. Our sympathy goes out to John "Worm" Segura and Dave "Bullet" Bariand who both unfortunately got washed out of P'cola on physicals. No word as to what's next for these two.

Ken Fitzpatrick and Kevin Wilson are skating in Denver on recruiting duty, on holding patterns for flight training. Jay Rose finally received his nuke waiver and is on TAD in Virginia driving a Porsche. Mike Rafter finished CEC school in CaHfornia and is now working for pu'olic works in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Craig Fuller is on TCD (Temporary Civilian Duty), recruiting on the Penn State Campus awaiting nuke school. A note to all 11th Co. '83ers — the company is functioning well without M.J. Kehoe and is now in the capable hands of a new "commander" Navy NFO. I called John Fleming (83'A) down in Pensacola and he filled me in one some news from the aviation sector. Ted Frakes hosted a bash on December 9. Among the partygoers were Bob Chapleski and Mike Crosby. Brian "Hinks" Hinkley has recently started NFO school and is presently in VT-10. P.K. Heim reports via Flem that the illustrious Brian "Let's be players" Dunleavy is alive and well in Miramar. He spends most of his time hitching rides in the back seats of F-14s and is in no rush to get to Pensacola. Leavy, if you're out there, drop me a line sometime and give me a rundown on the West Coast.

In other local news. Rich Wehman and Mike Gubosh took a trip to Pasadena for the ArmyNavy game, working "in an official capacity" on the operations end of the westward pilgrimage.

Couldn't have found a better duo for the job.

Rumor has it that Bruce Seitz is engaged — someone please verify this . . . .

Most of the Marines from Fox Co. will now be heading for flight school, but there are a couple who will be scurrying elsewhere. Dick Davidson will be going to aviation supply school in Athens, Georgia, after some time at home and a visit to his old roomie, Joe Schoppy. Jim Hille and Larry McCombs will be going to Ft. Sill for Artillery school.

Well, that's all for now. Again 1 will ask aU of you to try and send a note if you can — and don't forget about sending pictures also.

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Chapter News DEADLINE:

For May â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5 March; for June â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9 April

ANNAPOLIS Cdr. Dave Church USN U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis MD 21402 On 11 January, sixty-six Alumni and ladies braved the first snowfall of the year to hear RAdm. J. D. WiUiams USN '58, Chief of the Navy Recruuing Command, discuss the current status of the Navy's recruiting effort.

Prior to introducing RAdm. Williams, Capt. Al Marshall '62, president of the Chapter, introduced the Commandant of Midshipmen-designate, Capt.

Les Palmer USN '59, who was to relieve Como.

Bud Edney USN '57 on 14 January. Also present were the second set Brigade Commander, Brigade Sub-Commander, and the First and Second Regimental Commanders.

In his comments, RAdm. WiUiams had good news concerning the results of the work being done by the 17(X) recruiting stations which are organized into 41 districts and six areas.

Enlisted recruitment goals across the board have been met for 47 consecutive months. The quality of the recruits is as high or higher than at any time in history, with some 90% being high school graduates. The fact that the goals are being met allows the recruiters to be selective rather than taking all who apply.

Officer recruiting is also doing well. Last year for the first time the goal for nuclear training, both surface and submarine, was met. Surface, air and staff corps goals are also being filled with highly quaUfied candidates. With regard to recruiting for NROTC, RAdm. WiUiams stated that the Recruiting Command is adopting many of the procedures used by the Naval Academy in order to identify and recruit the best people available.

Several budget cuts will undoubtedly be reflected in future recruiting efforts. If the quantity and quality seen presentiy are to continue, it will require an even more concerted effort by all hands.

BALTIMORE Pete Vogelberger 225 Tunbridge Rd. Baltimore MD 21212 Concurrent with the highly publicized renaissance of Baltimore has been the resurrection of a once-moribund Baltimore USNA Alumni Chapter. For the past few years, semi-annual dinner meetings have heightened the awareness of our common bond in this so-near-but-yet-so-far community. The latest of these get-togethers spearheaded by President Pete Vogelberger '54 was held December 6 at the new Timonium Plaza Holiday Inn. The featured speaker was Lt. Deborah Barnhart USN, presentiy on duty in the Naval Academy Guidance Office, whose sharp, bright presentation on Women at Sea was an encouraging and enUghtening experience for both Alumni and guests.

Enjoying the pre-dinner cocktails, an excellent dinner and Debbie's remarks were: Val Havard '26, Ruth and Bev Bristor '27, Dick and Betty King '42, Jack and Jeanne Jennings '46, Bill Vogele '49, Joe and Pat Burgin, Jim and Gretchen Crews, Charles and Chris Darrell all '52, John and Betsey Morrison, BiU and Pont Hall, and Bill Deale '53.

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Pete's class '54 brought the largest contingent; Bob and Patsy Burns, Pete and Inkie Vogelberger, Hal and Martha Wood, Jack Horner and Don Lynne.

Further, we saw Sally and Barry Bowen '55, Murray Blank '58, Kent and Marilyn Bromwell '59, BiU and Carolyn Taylor '60, Mike and Kaaren Burton '64, Bo and Pat Bryant, Fred and Bonnie Rees, and Dennis Wedekind '65. Representing the '70s were Roger and Anne Marie Morin '70, and Fred and Melanie Senko '72.

BOSTON Horace P. Rounds 65 York Avenue Randolph MA 02368 The Boston Chapter has had two meetings this past Fall. On October 19, twenty-four members and nine guests attended a dinner meeting at Fantasias in North Cambridge. John Rennie '51, gave a very interesting talk on smaller business interests, with particular emphasis on its role in local communities.

Those attending included R. L. Clevenger '75, C. Ashton '54, George Deranian '50, Doug Johnson '60, Norm Kail '57, John Lovasz '76, Hugh Kilmartin '68, James Lunny '51, Jack McCaffrey '51, Leo Treadway '71, Chester Trica '57, Paul O'Neil '54, Dan O'ConneU '57, John Rennie '51, and Horace Rounds '32.

A joint Army-Navy game party was held on November 26, at the Natick Officers' Club, Army Research Center. Forty-five Naval Academy West Pointers and guests were on hand to witness Navy's victory.

Members from the Academy included Bob Wescott '37, Cari Buzzell '51, Joe Enright '33, Ted Edson '54, Nelson McDermott '46, Norm Kail '57, Jim Traa '61, Dan O'Connell '57, EUis McCurley '47, Chester Tricca '57, and Horace Rounds '32.

DETROIT Arthur W. Bryant 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, Ml 48236 Again this year we joined the Michigan Chapters of the Navy and Army Parents' Associations for our Army-Navy Football game party. All that needs to be said is that the party was as good as the score. A good time was had by all and the Pickle Barrel is safely in our possession for another year.

Having been at the game in sunny Pasadena, I don't have a full list of those Alumni, wives and guests in attendance, but they included: Judy and Gayle Thompson '61, Pat and Jim Fleming '66, Lynne Thompson (who has found an exciting new job as transporter of the Pickle Barrel), Mary and Joe Dickson '49, and Starr and Bill Hagenmeyer '56.

Our December luncheon was held at the University Club in downtown Detroit. Paul Schoffel, who sponsored the meeting also treated us to lunch. The University club location is a nice southern point to compliment our other locations and may be added to our regular rotation. Those in attendance for lunch were: Paul Richmond '42, Gayle Thompson '61, Jim Fleming '66, Bill Donges '71, Kay Bailey, Art Bryant '66, and Joe Dickson '49.

KITTYHAWK James M. Gallagher AFLC/MM, Ext. 76546/76233 Home: 433-1977 The Kittyhawk Chapter met on 25 January with graduates of the other service Academies as guests of West Point graduates to hear LGen. James W. Stansberry USAF USMA '49 discuss Air Force acquisition. LGen. Stansberry is commander, electronic systems division. Air Force Systems Command, Hanscome AFB, Massachusetts, and he has had a very diversified and colorful career including assignments with the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, Air Force Institute of Technology, the Armed Forces Staff College, and deputy Chief of Staff for contracting and manufacturing.

Class Group Representatives have been designated as follows: '51 and earlier - Mr. Tom Sahsman, '50 Ext. 73141 (Home: 879-0372) '52 thru '54 - Mr. Chuck Deppish, '54, 254-8464 (Ask for June to make reservations; Home: 429-1511) '55 thru '57 - Mr. Gene Denezza, '56, 878-9400 (Ask for Charlotte to make reservations; Home: 864-5367) '58 and later - Mr. Chris Cikanovich, '75 228-9620 (Home: 885-4154) or call the Activity Chairman, Mr. Chuck Deppish, '54, 254-8464 (Home: 429-1511) The Chapter met on Friday, 25 November 1983, to witness the outstanding football victory over Army. Needless to say, the results were very satisfactory.

Dues are now being collected for the coming year, with Chris Cikanovich eagerly accepting all contributions. On the future schedule is a talk by the new Air Force four-star General Lawrence A. Skantze USNA '52.

LOUISVILLE Greg Treitz 5210 Tomahawk Rd. Louisville KY 40207 502/896-0768 The Louisville Chapter had a full schedule of events this past Fall. On September 9th, Robert Weber, coach of the University of Louisville football team, addressed a joint USNA and USMA Alumni gathering. Coach Weber discussed his football program and the upcoming game against Army. Coach Weber was the guest of Jo Brendel '54, former U of L AFROTC Professor of Aerospace Science, and Dr. Norman Radtke '64, professor with U of L's Department of Opthamology.

Alumni and local military supporters enjoyed a pre-game buffet and watched U of L defeat a determined Army team, 31 - 7, on September 17th.

Gaylord Ballard '54, invited Tom Westerlin to talk at the October 7th meeting. Tom is the public information officer at air pollution control district of Jefferson County, where Gaylord is an attorney.

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The Naval Recruiting District Louisville sponsored the annual high school principal/counselor luncheon on November 4th. This event is a longstanding event established by the Chapter over fourteen years ago. The program enlightens local high school administrators and prospective candidates about the Academy. Capt. Doug Reiland USMC '78, the Central Regional Admissions Counselor at the Academy, gave an informative presentation to a group of over 100 educators, students and Alumni.

The Army-Navy game party was held at the Officers' Club at the Louisville Naval Ordnance Station. The party was found to be as one-sided as the game: thirty USNA supporters to three West Pointers! However, this did not prevent everyone from having an enjoyable afternoon. We were privileged to have Emil Saroch, Jr. '45 and his wife join us from New Orleans for the party. They were in LouisvUle visiting their daughter, Cdr. Tori Mathews, during the Thanksgiving holiday. Wendell and Kathy Gift '72, did an outstanding job in planning the party, from catered food to the Army-Navy decorations.

The Chapter is glad to have several new Alumni members. Capt. William C. Long '61 and his wife Mary M. have moved to Louisville where he is the commanding officer of the Naval Ordnance Station. Eugene and Jackie Ford '76 returned to Louisville this Fall; most recently serving as an admissions counselor at the Academy, Eugene has accepted a position with Frito-Lay. The following officers have been elected for 1984: president, George Clark '56; vice president, Greg Treitz '76; secretary, Dave Koch '74; treasurer, Wendell Gift '72; and program chairman, Jo Brendel '54.

MEMPHIS Jim Thorell 3404 Pleasant Hill Road Nesbit MS 38651 Walker and Ann Uhlhorn '58 hosted a delightful Army-Navy TV party on 25 November. Among those in attendance were Jim and Sammie Thorell '63, RAdm. Bob and Joyce Austin '54, Mike and Nancy Burbage '41, Jerry Dantzler '55, Tom and Nancy Reed '36, George and Vivienne McHenry '43, Mark and Nan German '47 and their son Lee German (OCS '80), Harry Lee '48 and his beautiful daughter Terri (escorted by Lee German), David Nichols '71 with Cindi Morgan, Alan and Pat Davidson '47, George and Ann Grider '36, Alice Devlin '29, Lee Kuhl '32, Ruth and Jim Owen '56, George and Barb Leever '63, and Joseph Pidkowicz '52, who was visiting from Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

The Memphis Chapter was well represented at the Navy-Mississippi State football game in Jackson in September. A chartered bus and numerous private vehicles made the journey down 1-55 to see Navy lose a hard-fought game.

Navy is scheduled to play Arkansas at Little Rock in September, and we are planning to again charter a bus to the game.

Other events being considered for '84 are a shrimp boil, tennis, a pool party, and possibly a joint dinner meeting with a speaker, together with the Navy League.

We encourage any Alumni in the mid-South or new to the Memphis area to join us. Contact me at work 901 529-6359, or at home 601 368-7523, or call George Leever 901/377-7062.

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Eugene A. Hemley 20 Cohawney Rd. Scarsdale NY 10583

Nelson A. Blish 3800 Seminary Avenue Richmond, VA 23227 The Richmond Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association held its December meeting at the Engineers' Club of Richmond on December 12, 1983. The turnout was the largest this year with 58 people present. The excellent turnout may have been partially due to the superb meal provided by the Engineers' Club which consisted of lobster and petit filet. However, the large turnout may be more properly attributed to our guest speaker. Bill Busik.

Paul Galanti '62, introduced Bill, Executive Director of the Association, and his wife, Virginia.

Paul had previously served on the board of trustees with Bill and had several background items he used in his introduction which I'm sUre Bill wished would have stayed in the background. Bill did an excellent job of briefing us on the excellent work the Alumni Association is doing in adding extras at the AcaderUy which are not provided for in appropriated funds. All together, the number of significant items that the Association is providing for the Naval Academy made us all feel proud to be a part of such an organization.

The newest addition to the Richmond Chapter of the Association, Addision Jones '69, could not be present for the dinner, but his addition brings the total number of Class of '69 graduates in the Chapter to four, making it the Class with the largest representation in Richmond.

The New York Chapter met on 17 January 1983 at the Williams Club on East 39th Street to hear Ambassador Jose Sorzano, deputy permanent representative of the United States to the United Nations. He discussed in detail the opportunities and problems being addressed in this most important world body, and interesting and thought-provoking meeting.

On 13 January the Chapter had the good fortune of having the Naval Academy Glee Club come to New York to sing with the University Glee Club.

As usual, the entertainment was exceptional, and the evening was enjoyed by all.

NEWPORT R. B. Connelly 21 Catherine St. Newport Rl 02840 On 29 November the Newport Chapter of the Alumni Association and the Newport Council of the Navy League held their Fifth Annual Joint Dinner. RAdm. Bill Walsh, OP-32, spoke to us on "The Challenge of Surface Warfare Today."

He alluded to Tomahawk and Harpoon as giving surface ships more long range punch than heretofore possible and talked about the effective deployment of USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). NEW JERSEY

is now off Lebanon and has served in all four numbered fleets in her first four plus months of service since leaving Long Beach in June. The surface Navy will have to fill the gap between required and actual numbers of carrier battle groups the Navy needs. BiU also talked of exciting developments in air cushion vehicles for assault and the possibilities for surface effect ships for special warfare and mine countermeaures. He summarized by saying that the challenges for surface warfare have never been anything but tough and they are still tough - but they are being faced remarkably well.

We are pleased that Lt. Rand LeBouvier '78 has volunteered as the assistant vice president of the Chapter, with a special charter to encourage active duty junior officers to attend our meetings.

Those present were: Buzz Robbins '23; Joe and Dorthea Wellings '25; Brown and Myra Taylor '34; Hi and Mary Smith '34; Jack and Ray Wadleigh '37; Gene and Bushy Henry '39; Tim and Mary McCoy '39; Tom and Trina Weschler '39; Bud and Joan Woodson '42; Al and Lillian Cox '43; Ken and Bennie Lyons '46; Wirt Thayer '47; Bill and Mary Rae '47; Frank and Maggie Snyder '48; Tom and Margurite Lyons '52; Bob and Pud Connelly '52; Jim and Anita Conway '55; Pete and Joyce Coor '58; Jim and Barbara Wright '58; Bob and Margo Ceres '59; Ray and Mary Jane Taylor '60; Dave and Lynne Clark '62; Dick and Pat Plotkin '66; Tim and Lynn McClain '70; Dennis and Cathy Shea '73; George Station '77; Chris and Debbie Burnett '77; John Webster '78; Rand and Julie LeBouvier '78; Eric Taylor '79; Scott Whitney '79; and Harry and Gloria Christiansen, CWO-4 (Ret).

SACRAMENTO Capt. John C. BurriU SC, USN (Ret.) 5840 Wymote Way, Sacramento CA 95822 This month our Sacramento Chapter was treated to a hand-out from Dick StockweU '46 of his "HfeSpan," one of the most beautiful pieces of poetry I have ever been privileged to read. If Dick finds a publisher, I cannot recommend his work too highly. It tells of the various stages of life just as they do occur, including the man going off to war, while their first is born and how they tentatively got back together when the war was over. Dick deserves the thanks of us all for his creativity!

Chuck White '53, Chapter President confirmed this writer's opinion of the Rose Bowl, a very uncomfortable place with impossible parking, but the game itself could not have been better. Next time, San Diego with its excellent stadium!

Joe and Cay Crachnik '43 helped Carlotta Burrill '38 not feel lonely as the only distaff representative.

We all welcomed Joe Junker '57, a new member. Along with his classmates Tom Ross and Bruce Friederich, '57 had the most present.

Jack Everett '64, our entrepreneur, reported that his tax-exempt investment seminar on a cruise ship to Hawaii was not only fun but financially rewarding.

Bob Logan '43 had also made the trip to the Rose Bowl.

"Mo" Slater '42 reported that his two daughters had enjoyed the post-Rose Bowl festivities with the midshipmen and had invitations from them to further events.

John Daniel '43 is continuing to prosper in his real estate ventures.

For once, Tom Hartigan '47 was the only representative of his class.

Others who added to the feeling of what Germans call "gemutlicheh" (I write as the founder of the German club at the Academy, wherein we ate and talked together.) were Barry Whittlesey '49, former President, Bill Boakes '51, and Dick Biship '62.

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SAN FRANCISCO Capt. W.B. Hayler USN (Ret.) California Maritime Academy Vallejo CA 94590 707/644-5601 Forty-five Alumni and guests met on Pearl Harbor Day, 7 December, at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island. The speaker was Judge Henry Rolph of the superior court of the City and County of San Francisco, and also Colonel USMCR (Ret), and veteran of the landing on Iwo Jima.

Judge Rolph graduated from Stanford in 1937 and was commissioned from the Platoon Leader's Class. His weapons company covered the assault on Mt. Suribachi. After dinner we adjourned to the old Coml2/Western Sea Frontier briefing room where we were treated to a private showing of a Japanese documentary Island Far Away made

by ABC of Osaka in 1978.

The film was excellent, and made even better

by Col. Rolph's commentary. It included some scenes of Iwo today, parts of a pre-invasion Japanese propaganda film, combat photography, and reminiscences of participants as well as interviews with the next of kin of those who did not survive.

The viewpoint of the film was Japanese, and more easily understood by us in 1983 than it might have been in 1945.

Senior member was George Neely '22 and hands-down winner of the prize for junior member went to Robt. S. Johnson '80. Class of 1945 turned out with five members present.

Sixty-six alumni and guests met on Wednesday, 11 January, 1984, at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island. The speaker was Bro. Timothy, Cellarmaster of Christian Brothers Winery in Napa.

Bro. Timothy gave an informal talk on the history of Christian Brothers and their activities.

He then opened himself up to questions from his appreciative Hsteners. In 1935 Bro. Timothy was brought to the winery to be the chemist from his chemistry classroom in a Christian Brothers High School. He has been there ever since. The Christian Brothers were founded in France in 1680.

They are an educational order, and the profits from their winery â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which are taxed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; help pay for their schools, of which there are twelve on the West Coast.

In 1879 the order began to grow grapes from their twelve acres in Martinez to supply altar wine, and during prohibition, wine for medicinal purposes. In 1928 the brothers voted loyally for Al Smith, but their prayers were not answered until 1932 when F.D.R. was elected and the I8th amendment was repealed. In 1930 the brothers bought what is now the Mount La Salle vineyards in Napa, and the following year moved all their casks and tanks across the Carquinez Straits by amphibious assault via the Crockett-Vallejo ferry. In 1941 the noted soft and mellow Christian Brothers brandy was introduced.

In 1982 Christian Brothers celebrated their first 100 years of winemaking, and last year the 50th anniversary of repeal was noted. Ther Brothers are

the largest tax collector in Napa County, and annually have 300,000 visitors who come to hear what Brother Timothy calls "the soft sell", to visit the winery, and sample the product. They export to 50 countries. The Atlantic Ocean is what our speaker calls, "a sea of European wines splashing upon our shores." These foreign wineries are supported by subsidies from their governments and are an example, in Bro. Timothy's view, of a welfare system for for grape agriculture. This has forced down the prices of domestic wines and as a resuh the customer can only benefit.

Thanks to our speaker, we began the New Year whh a fine start. We appreciate his making the voyage down from Napa to talk to us and only regret that we had to offer him " X " brand wine rather than his own stock to accompany his dinner.

Senior members were Heinie Armstrong and Rosie Boyd '27. RAdm. Horton Smith, USNR, Associate Member and Judge of the Seattle Superior Court was a welcome visitor. Junior member was Jim Thomas '76. After some dispute and head counting the Class of '65 won honors for most present with 6, '47 came next with 5, and '45 followed, breathing hard, with 4.

TAMPA BAY Warren G. Hahn Johnson Controls, Inc. 7020 Anderson Road Tampa FL 33614 On November 25, 1983, approximately 21 Alumni plus their guests, including the widows of Alumni, plus the parents of five midshipmen presently at the Academy and their guests, gathered at the Officers' Club at MacDill AFB to cheer Navy on to another victory over Army. Alumni present were: Mel Long '61, Tony Coryn '61, Carl Gains '68, Alan Coins '61, Mike Burnes '73, Craig Scott '73, Chuck Greenwood '50, Gaeton Long '60, A. T. Ford '44, Scotty Parrish '46, Don Weldon '46, Rich Brown '69, Leroy Collins '56, James Tidd '59, Guy Helmick '26, Warren Hahn '60, C. B. Hunter '54, Art Fischer '37, Mike Ryan '66, the widow of John Andrews '29, Bo Munch 'USMA '62, and the parents of midshipmen presently at the Academy, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Coins, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Merriman, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Rodnite, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hahn, and Mrs. D. Ivorry.

Enthusiasm was strong for the planning of the Spring Meeting, which could perhaps include joint meeting of the Parents Club and the Tampa Chapter.

TEXAS GULF COAST Court Snyder 311 BauxhaU Court Katy TX 77450 713/492-6227 The Texas Gulf Coast Chapter meets monthly, usually at a luncheon the first Friday of the month at The Whitehall Hotel in downtown Houston. At our November 4 meeting, Mr. Ray Miller, well known from his days as host of the popular local TV program, " The Eyes of Texas," provided us with an entertaining glimpse of little known bits of Texana. Enjoying these vignettes were Beverly

Wilson '26, Bill Bernreider (Associate) and guest, Jim Humrichouse '32, Al Register '50 and wife Anne, Henry Bell '63, Dan Callahan '70, Al Brooks '52, Al Costlow '68 and his wife, Walt Whipple '57 and wife Diana, Ed Klein, Larry Hicks '52, Dick Hollyer '47, Jim Arnold '70 and guest. Choppy Cusachs '56 and guest, Marty Block '64, Steve Dix '64, Charlie George 72, Walt Lamb '55, Jim Davis '71, Lee Wood '54, Cal Johnson '57, Bud Conley '45, Don Hannsz '64 and wife Susan, Kirby Ewing '45, Bart Jealous '65, Ski Dzikowski '45, Peter VanDerlofske '68, and finally Frank Clifford '45 and wife Lacy who are moving on and will be sorely missed.

The December 2 luncheon was devoted to the election of officers and directors for 1984. They will be Al Register '50, president. Court Snyder '54, vice president, Don Hannsz '64, secretary, Steve Dix '63, treasurer, and the following directors: Eari Weaver '35, Kirby Ewing '45, Pat Payne '52, Jerry McGaugh '57, Walt Whipple '57, and Tom Knudsen '72.

UPPER MIDWEST Paul R. Jennings 3925 Joppa Ave., So. Minneapolis MN 55416 The meetings closing out Fall in the upper Midwest were blessed with good attendance before Winter really set in. Don McCarthy '44, Chief Executive Officer of Northern States Power, came in early November to talk to the Chapter about the impact of nuclear power in the utility business.

Despite a continued need over the next several decades for cheap reliable electrical generation which could be met by nuclear power, McCarthy provided numerous reasons to the group why that would not probably happen. The presentation generated a number of interesting audience questions.

McCarthy was quick to point out when asked about certain other utilities raiding current navy nuclear personnel rosters that the practice simply iUustrated the strength of the education received by the navy people being recruited.

The second half of November was devoted to "The Game" and the party at Fort Snelling to view same. Two-thirds of the 120 attending represented navy alums and navy parents and one-third were extremely disappointed with the first few minutes of the game. Jim Conn '67, after lamenting to aU about other commitments, led a large family contingent of wife (Dawn), daughters, and grandparents. Al Fulkerson '60 seemed slightly more subdued in his "uniform" appearance this year - perhaps wife SaUy has finally put some of it in mothballs?

Other attendees, some with equally good influences in tow, included Tom Buell '58, Ed Furechtel '40, Bob Bimish '55, Bill Griffin '60, Dennis Doherty '63, John Ginn '75, Darrel Gonyea '61, Del Cory '56, Grover Higginbottom '35, Jack Hastreiter '66, Paul Jennings '64, Jim Serby '68, BiU Patterson, Jr. '44, Chuck PoUak '52, Dennis Moore '61 and others I missed.

The Chapter owes a special thanks to the navy parents group for hosting the event and particular-

The Alumni Association records are the only ones anywhere that cover the Academy, service and civilian careers 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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ly to Doug and Ann Hair (John '87, 21st Company) with special assists from West Point parents Dick and Sue Guiton, Walt and PhyHss Stueve, and Bob and Marge King. Although a number of parents actually went out to the game, the navy parent group turned 32 out for the party.

In December, we had an opportunity to review the game highlights again by entertaining area mids and their parents on December 29. As per our usual practices, the mids earned their "free" lunch from the Chapter treasury (remember after-dinner speaking?) by standing to tell the group a littie about themselves. The count on service preferences also proved interesting with seven favoring navy air, five nuclear, two line, and one subs.

We were equally pleased with the number of parents and even a couple of grandparents which sweUed the luncheon turn-out to well over 60. One parent, Mary Jane Ploof (Steve '85, 27th Com-

pany), was kind enough to display a letter from Michael Grzanka, an ex-Army officer and their son's West Coast host addressed to Commodore Edney extoUing the behavior of the six mids from 27th Company who stayed with him. After hearing the stories and seeing the letter, it appears Navy won the off-the-field activities too. The mids joining us on a cold but clear Minnesota day were Dave Ratte '84, J. D. Baldwin '84, J. Kempkes '87, D. Opatz '86, Scott Donaldson '86, John Nixon '85, T. Fritz '85, D. Beemer '87, Steve Ploof '85, and Mike Fulkerson '86 (U of M).

At least three father-son combinations caught my eye at lunch and included the following Alumni fathers: R. H. Reimann '61, Al Fulkerson '60, and Bob Sauer '58.

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 AUSTIN, CLANTON EARL '25 (CDR USN RET), 19 October 1983, Danbury CT BABB, JAMES DUNNINGTON '34 (CAPT USN RET), 28 December 1983, Stonington CT BAIRD, ABRAHAM LINCOLN '29 (CAPT USN RET), 31 October 1983, Santa Monica CA BUTLER, FRANK THRASHER '26 (LT USN RET), 25 June 1982, La Jolla CA CAMERA, JOHN ALDEN '41 (CAPT USN RET), 14 December 1983, Clearwater FL CAMPBELL, NEIL ROBERT '26, 6 September 1983, Grand Rapids MI COLEMAN, WALTER DAN '32 (CAPT USN RET), 10 December 1983, Tequesta FL COLONEY, PAUL ROWE '21 (CAPT USN RET), 6 November 1983, Bradenton FL COSTIGAN, THOMAS PATRICK '59, 12 January 1984, New Haven CT DALTON, JOHN FREDERICK '68 (MAJ USMC), 17 November 1983, El Toro CA; air crash DECKER, BENTON WEAVER '20 (RADM USN RET), 26 December 1983, San Diego CA DURHAM, EMMETT HOWE '40 (CAPT USAR RET), 24 December 1983, Wilmington NC GREENE, FREDERIC HORACE '38 (CDR USNR RET), 28 December 1983, Newport News VA

HAZARD, JAMES DEXTER '42 (CDR USN RET), 17 October 1983, Superior MI HEDDENS, FRANCIS MARION '24, 17 November 1983, Brooklyn NY HEMANN, JOHN WILLIAM '49 (CDR USN RET), 9 November 1983, Portsmouth NH HOLLIS, ROBERT PARKER '22 (MGEN USA RET), 16 December 1983, St. Petersburg FL HOLLOWAY, JAMES LEMUEL JR '19 (ADM USN RET), 11 January 1984, Fairfax VA KAIL, ROBERT BELDEN '35 (CAPT USN RET), 25 November 1983, Sarasota FL LEWIS, RAYMOND DANIEL '23 (LCDR USN RET), 5 January 1984, Sarasota FL LINDSAY, STEWART '23 (CDR USNR RET), 18 November 1983, Annapolis MD MAGOFFIN, ROBERT EARL '33 (CAPT USN RET), I November 1983, BurHngame CA MATTSON, EDWARD DURAN '39 (LCDR USN RET), 22 November 1983, San Diego CA MCCAULEY, CLAYTON CHOT '29 (CAPT USN RET), 29 November 1983, San Francisco CA MCCOWN, HENRY YOUNG '18 (CAPT USN RET), 6 December 1983, Austin TX MCGHEE, CHESTER LLEWELLYN '22 (CAPT USNR RET), 27 October 1983, Richmond VA MCILHENNY, SAMUEL ALFRED JR '24, 9 December 1983, Grand Prairie TX

MISSON, CLINTON ALONZO '21 (RADM USN RET), 21 January 1984, Guilderland NY MOORE, GRANVILLE ALEXANDER '27 (RADM USN RET), 19 December 1983, St. Petersburg FL NEWTON, ROY ARTHUR '30 (CAPT USN RET), 12 January 1984, San Diego CA PFINGSTAG, HERBERT JOHN '27 (CAPT USN RET), 11 June 1983, Rancho Santa Fe CA RANSOM, JAMES WALLACE '26, 21 January 1984, CoUingswood NJ RITSON, ERNEST LEO EDWARD '34 (CDR USN RET), November 1983, Tiburon CA ROBERTSON, ARMAND JAMES '22 (RADM USN RET), 21 December 1983, Santa Rosa CA SCHANZE, EDWIN STANSBURY '26 (RADM USN RET), 25 December 1983, New York NY SMITH, RUSSELL SIMONDS '25 (RADM USN RET), 23 December 1983, Gulf Breeze FL TRIEBE, EDWARD JAMES '25, 27 December 1983, Kingsport TN VINCENT, WALTER MOORE '42 (CDR USN RET), 28 October 1983, Weymouth MA WAMPLER, FRENCH JR '35 (CAPT USN RET), 12 November 1983, Long Beach CA ( ) around the place of death indicates hometown at the time of death when specific location is unknown.

BERTRAM JOSEPH RODGERS '16 VAdm. Bertram Joseph Rodgers USN (Ret.) died on 30 November 1983 in Coronado, California. Mass of Resurrection was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Coronado, and burial was to be at sea.

A native of Pittsburgh, he was graduated with the Class of 1916 and proceeded to sea shortly thereafter, serving on convoy duty during World War I. Normal rotation of sea and shore duties followed including study at the Naval War College.

During World War 11 he had command of the

was nearly double in size. Simultaneously, the opposing cruisers opened fire at a range of nearly

naval forces in Germany. He was transferred to the retired list in 1956 and settled in Coronado.

While on active duty he was awarded the Navy Cross, two Distinguished Service Medals, and the Army Legion of Merit as well as the Navy Unit Commendation. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marie Fischer Rodgers, in 1981, and is survived by three sons including James Richard Rodgers '53 of Coronado, and a daughter, Elizabeth Casey of Alexandria, Virginia; a brother and a sister; and thirteen grandchildren.

cruiser SALT LAKE CITY and in March 1943 she

departed Pearl Harbor for the Aleutians and operated from Adak to prevent the Japanese from supporting their garrisons on Attn and Kiska.

Operating with RICHMOND and four destroyers, the task force made contact with a Japanese group that 96

ten miles. SALT LAKE CITY receiving several hits,

causing her boiler fires to die and salt water to enter the fuel oil feed lines. As she lay dead in the water, her engineers worked frantically to purge her lines and she eventually managed to build up steam and get underway. Fast exhausting their ammunition, the Japanese began to withdraw, not realizing that the American ships were in even a more dire situation; however, the American group had succeeded in its mission.

Later in the war, (then) Capt. Rodgers led Navy amphibious forces in the invasion of Southern France and at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and was a staff officer in the China-Burma-India theater.

He later was commandant of the Twelfth Naval District and he also served as commander of U.S.

HENRY YOUNG MC GOWN '18 Capt. Henry Young McCown USN (Ret.) died on 6 December 1983 in Austin, Texas. Memorial services were held on 10 December and the Class Shipmate, March 1984

of 1918 had his name inscribed in the Washington Cathedral Book of Remembrance.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Texas, he was graduated in an accelerated Class on 28 June 1917 and ordered to sea in ALABAMA, later having duty in BENHAM until the end of World War I, whereupon he was transferred to shore duty in Brest, France, and at the air station in Eastleigh, England. He then commissioned and took command of a British trawler transferred to the U.S. Navy and renamed THOMAS BUCKLEY, taking part in the minesweeping clearance of the barrage in the North Sea. For this assigrunent he was awarded the Navy Cross.

He later served on board NEW HAMPSHORE, then was assigned to the presidential yacht MAYFLOWER with additional duty as a naval aide at the White House. Other sea duty was in MAURY, WYOMING and MANLEY, and he also had shore duty as recruiting officer in Dallas.

In 1932 he was named engineering officer and captain of the yard at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, then studied at the Naval War College before taking command of HOPKINS and later having command of HENLEY. This was followed by duty at the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, then orders to MINNEAPOUS as executive officer, a post in which he was serving on 7 December 1941 just outside Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack. The ship took part in the first Carrier Task Group Sweep in the South Pacific early in 1942.

Later he had command of DIXLE and then MEMPHIS before joining the staff of Commander in Chief, Atiantic Fleet, for which assignment he was awarded the Legion of Merit.

During the last six months of hostiHties he commanded Transport Division 72 in the Pacific, participating in the Okinawa Campaign. When detached he was ordered to the University of Texas as professor of naval science until being transferred to the retired list in 1949, whereupon he became registrar and dean of admissions at the university, and later dean of student services. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Judith, 8341 Summerwood Drive, Austin TX 78759; and three children.

JAMES LEMUEL HOLLOWAY JR. '19 Adm. James Lemuel Holloway Jr. USN (Ret.) died on 11 January 1984 in Fairfax, Virginia.

Memorial services and interment were private.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Texas, he was born in Little Rock. After graduation on 6 June 1918 with the Class of 1919, he was ordered to destroyer duty in MONAGHAN based on Brest, France, then various staff and command assignments between World War 1 and World War II, including junior member of the U.S. Government mission to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentine; flag Heutenant, Naval War College; and flag Heutenant, Commander Cruiser U.S. Fleet.

He also had command of the destroyers WAINWRIGHT and MCCORMICK and was executive of-

ficer of TRUXTON on the China Station. Later he was an instructor at the Naval Academy, then served in WEST VIRGINLA as gunnery officer. In 1934 he took command of HOPKINS, then had duty in Washington with the gunnery section of the fleet training division of the Department of the Navy, followed by service as navigator in IDAHO. In 1939 he took command of SIRIUS, then became chief of staff of Commander Atlantic Fleet before returning to Washington. At the beginning of World War II he returned to sea to command Destroyer Squadron TEN in the Atlantic and participated in Operation TORCH, for which he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. He later Shipmate, March 1984

James Lemuel Holloway Jr. received the Legion of Merit for duty as Commander, Destroyer and Destroyer Escort Shakedown Group.

Further Washington service followed as director of training at the Bureau of Naval Personnel, then command of the battleship IOWA, participating in heavy blows against the Japanese homeland, for which assignment he received a second Legion of Merit. He later had duty as Commander, Fleet Training Command, Pacific, and also headed a special departmental board charged with the development of education of officers of the postwar Navy. The report of this board was called the Holloway Plan and envisioned an inclusive and orderly program of undergraduate and graduate training.

In 1946 he was appointed assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for demobilization and was commended by the Secretary of the Navy for the supervision of the prompt and expeditious administration of demobiUzation processes. The foUowing year he was named Superintendent of the Naval Academy, then in 1950 became Commander of the Cruiser Force, Atlantic Fleet. Later he was second in command of the Sixth Fleet and in 1953 he was named Chief of Naval Personnel. This was followed by duty as CINCNELM and he commanded the U.S. forces in Lebanon during this country's 1958 intervention. He later was governor of the Naval Home.

Adm. HoUoway was a member of the New York Yacht Club, the Army-Navy Club, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Josephine, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean VA 22101; a son, Adm. J. L. Holloway III USN (Ret.) '43, a former Chief of Naval Operations; a daughter Jean Heyworth, wife of RAdm. Lawrence Heyworth Jr. USN (Ret.) '43; five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

BENTON WEAVER DECKER '20 RAdm. Benton Weaver Decker USN (Ret.) died on 26 December 1983 in San Diego, California.

The son of RAdm. B. C. Decker USN '87, he reported to the Naval Academy with a presidential appointment at age sixteen, and was graduated on 6 June 1919 with the Class of 1920. Sea duty followed in BIRMINGHAM where he was officer in charge of a 200-man landing force assigned to protect the American consul at Mazatlan, Mexico, then joined TATTNALL as engineer and executive officer, before becoming executive officer of LA VALLETTE, qualifying as a diver.

In 1925 he reported to the training station in San Diego as officer-in-charge of the preparatory school for enlisted men, and two years later he joined CHAUMONT on the China Station. Further sea duty followed on board SACRAMENTO in Central America and in 1930 he reported to the Naval Academy to instruct in thermodynamics.

In 1933 he was ordered to DORSEY as executive officer, then took command of this ship as a lieutenant. A return to AnnapoHs followed and here

he assisted in a revision of Knight's Seamanship as well as directing the cultural arts program. Service in ASTORIA as navigator followed, and he participated in the return of the ashes of Ambassador Asito to Japan. He later had command of the oiler BRAZOS, then had a third tour at the Naval Academy.

When Pearl Harbor was attacked he was ordered to the precommissioning detail of SOUTH DAKOTA, later serving as executive officer and participating in early action in the Pacific. He next established the amphibious training base at Panama City, Florida, and afterwards took part in many engagements in the Pacific. Later he had command of the battleship MARYLAND in the Pacific and here he participated in the Magic Carpet operation.

Following the war he, against considerable opposition, helped formulate a policy that recognized that the United States should have a long-term presence in Japan and that the poHcy would be best served by rebuilding Japan and leading it into a democratic form of government. He proved the point as he was named Commander, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan, where he served for over four years including one year after retirement. The huge naval base in a city of 300,000 people was revitalized in industry and economy, and a large statue of Adm. Decker stands today in the city's main park. His policy was adopted by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, and he received citations from MacArthur, Halsey, and Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Among other awards and decorations that he received were the Legion of Merit (twice), the Knight Commander of Saint Sylvester from the Holy See, and the Expert Gold Medal for first place in pistol firing from Japan.

He and his wife were the authors of Return of the Black Ships, which described the period after the war and its important part played in Japanese and American friendship. After his retirement he was active in business and cultural activities in San Diego, including the Red Cross, the Retired Officers Association, the Asian Arts Committee of the Fine Arts Society of San Diego, the Shrine and Scottish Rite, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Edwina, 1806 Bangor Street, San Diego CA 92106; a son, Cdr. Albert 1. Decker USNR (Ret.) '46; and six grandchildren. Another son, Benton W. Decker Jr., was killed in 1959 while serving in the Navy.

CHARLES RANDALL BROWN '21 Adm. Charles Randall Brown USN (Ret.) died on 8 December 1983 in Bethesda, Maryland.

Memorial services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 12 December with interment in the Academy Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Alabama, he acquired the nickname "Cat" as a midshipman and was known to his many friends Charles Randall Brown

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by this term throughout his life. Upon being graduated he joined ARKANSAS and later assisted in the commissioning of the Navy's first carrier, USS LANGLEY, which was converted from the collier JUPITER in 1922. He was designated naval aviator in 1924 after flight training at Pensacola and began a long career in naval aviation including the Scouting Fleet, Bureau of Aeronautics, Bombing Squadron TWO in SARATOGA, command of the aircraft tender GANNET, duty with Utility Squadron TWO in WRIGHT and scouting squadrons in SAN FRANCISCO, as well as duty at the Bureau of Navigation and study at the Naval War College.

After a year at the naval air station in Pensacola, he joined SARATOGA, becoming air officer, then at the opening of World War II was in command of shore based aircraft for the Fleet Air Detachment, Pearl Harbor. He later served with the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet, before being assigned to the fitting out and command of KALININ BAY, fighting in the South Pacific. After duty as Chief of Staff for Carrier Division ONE, he assumed command of HORNET, taking part in the Magic Carpet operations at the end of the war.

Shore duty followed at the Naval War College, including service as Chief of Staff and Aide, then in 1950 he was named deputy director of the Joint American Military Aid Group with headquarters in London. Two years later he took command of Carrier Division SIX in the Mediterranean, followed by service with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as deputy commander of the Atlantic Fleet and Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief of the Atlantic Fleet.

In August 1956, Adm. Brown was named Commander of the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, and on 1 January 1959 he was appointed Commander in Chief of Allied Forces in Southern Europe with headquarters in Naples. He was transferred to the retired list on 1 January 1962.

While on active duty he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Combat V, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V, and the Presidential Unit Citation.

In civilian life, Adm. Brown joined the McDonnel Aircraft Corporation as vice president for European operations. He retired from this post in 1965 and moved to Washington. He was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Eleanor, 4000 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016; two sons, Nicholas H. of Perryville, Maryland, and Cdr. Randall R. Brown USN (Ret.) '57, of Alexandria, Virginia; a sister; and four grandchildren. The family has suggested that if desired, memorial contributions be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Annapolis MD 21402.

CHESTER LLEWELLYN MC GHEE '22 Capt. Chester Llewellyn McGhee USNR (Ret.) died on 27 October 1983 in Richmond, Virginia.

Graveside services were held at the Greenwood Memorial Gardens on 29 October.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Florida, he was graduated with the Class of 1922. He joined the faculty of the Virginia Episcopal School in 1930 and remained at this school for eleven years, then was called to active duty during World War II and ordered to the Naval Academy where he taught engineering and seamanship. Upon his release from active duty, he was named academic director of the Naval Preparatory School in Bainbridge, Maryland, where he was known for his personal efforts to help those with scholastic difficulties. He retired 98

from this post in 1967 and moved to Richmond in 1969.

He is survived by his widow Cary, 2309 Cranbrook Road, Richmond VA 23229; an adopted son and three stepsons; a stepdaughter; two sisters and a brother; three adopted grandchildren and thirteen stepgrandchildren.

RAYMOND DANIEL LEWIS '23 LCdr. Raymond Daniel Lewis USN (Ret.) died on 5 January 1984 in Sarasota, Florida. He was a resident of Annapolis, Maryland, and graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Pennsylvania, he was graduated with the Class of 1923 and served for two years before being transferred to the retired list. He was recalled to active duty in 1942 and served throughout World War II, primarily in Washington DC. At the end of the war he became secretary-treasurer of Government Services, Incorporated.

He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and for many years was secretary of the Washington area Class of 1923 Alumni. He was also a member of the AnnapoHtan Club and the Army-Navy Club.

He is survived by his widow Anne, 202 Norwood Road, Annapolis MD 21401; a son and a daughter; and three grandchUdren.

STANTON HINDE HARCOURT '25 Lt. Stanton Hinde Harcourt USNR (Ret.) died on 12 December in Summit, New Jersey.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Colorado, he was graduated with the Class of 1925 and ordered to sea in WYOMING then joined HATFIELD for two years. He resigned his commission in 1928 to join the Electric Bond and Share Company, working in Brazil for three years with this firm. He later worked for the Mutual Life Insurance Company and then the Western Electric Company in Kearny, retiring from this organization as chief of security in 1967. He was retired from the naval reserve in 1964.

Lt. Harcourt was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Telephone Pioneers of America, the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Old Guard of Westfield. He also served as a board member and treasurer of the Westfield chapter of the American Red Cross.

He is survived by his widow Mary, 551 Topping Hill Road, Westfield NJ 07090; two sons; and three grandchildren.

RUSSELL SIMONDS SMITH '25 RAdm. Russell Simonds Smith USN (Ret.) died on 23 December 1983 in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Interment took place on 27 December at the National Cemetery, Fort Barancas, Pensacola.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of California, he was graduated with the Class of 1925 and proceeded to sea in WEST VIRGINIA, later

having duty in CHASE and DENT. Ordnance school followed and he returned to sea in WYOMING, then had destroyer duty in MAHAN. During World War II he served on the staff of Commander, 5th Fleet, then had command of ORMSBY before going to duty at the Bureau of Ordnance. He later was a student at the Naval War College and subsequently served on the faculty before being named chief of staff for the 7th Fleet in the Western Pacific. Other duties included ComDesRon SEVEN, operations officer for the naval forces of the Eastern Atlantic, and contract officer for the Bureau of Ordnance. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal and the Legion of Merit with Combat V, and while on active duty, was trans-

ferred to the retired Hst in 1955.

He is survived by his widow Helen, 116 High Point Drive, Gulf Spring FL 32561; and a daughter.

EDWARD JAMES TRIEBE '25 Mr. Edward James Triebe died in Kingsport, Tennessee, on 27 December 1983.

Edward James Triebe Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New York, he had attended New York University prior to receiving his appointment. He left the Naval Academy in his first class year and joined the Kingsport Press Inc., the binder for the 1921-51 Lucky Bags. He was nominated as president and chief executive officer of this organization in 1961.

He always retained his interest in the Naval Academy and the Navy, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Active in civic affairs in Kingsport, among the interests and organizations in which he participated were The American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Tennessee Tuberculosis Association, the Research and Planning Committee of the Graphic Arts, the Book Manufacturers' Institute, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Who's Who in America, the Holston Valley Community Hospital, the Community Chest, and the Sequoia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. In 1977 he was a recipient of the Times News award.

He is survived by his widow Arcy, 429 Highridge Road, Kingsport TN 37660; two children by his first wife; and three daughters and a son of his second wife.

EDWIN STANSBURY SCHANZE '26 RAdm. Edwin Stansbury Schanze USN (Ret.) died on 25 December 1983 in New York City. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Naval Academy Chapel on 5 January with interment at the Naval Academy Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Maryland, he was graduated from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute with high honors, allowing him to enter the Johns Hopkins School of Engineering as a sophomore. The following year he left the Hopkins for the Naval Academy and was graduated with the Class of 1926. Various assignments in battleships, cruisers and destroyers followed, as well as postgraduate school in Annapolis and a tour at the 14th Naval District before joining the commissioning detail of the battleship WASHINGTON in the Spring of 1941 and serving on board her throughout the war, terminating his service on board as executive officer after having sailed more than a quarter-million miles. In WASHINGTON he had travelled from Scapa Flow to Murmansk and later to the Solomon Islands where he fought in the naval battles around Guadalcanal. While navigator of the ship, he participated in the night battle during which the Japanese battleship KmismMA was sunk, an action that was one of the turning points in the Solomons campaign, and he survived 53 kamikaze attacks.

After World War II he commanded a flotilla sent to Greenland and later was senior officer with a destroyer flotilla in Europe. He also served with the United Nations blockading forces during the Shipmate, March 1984

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Iowa, he was graduated with the Class of 1931.

Sea duty in the destroyers BUCHANAN and PHILIP

Edwin Stansbury Schanze Korean War. Prior to the war he had commanded the destroyer L.\UB in the North Atlantic, protecting convoys on neutrality patrols, and following the war he served in Newport as commander of the fleet training group.

He was transferred to the retired Hst in 1956 and thereupon became associate director of the NewYork Academy of Sciences, from which post he retired in 1971. While on active duty, he was twice awarded the Legion of Merit, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow, Marie Louise Moran Schanze of 80 East End Avenue, New York City NY 1(X)28; a son, E. Stansbury Schanze, Jr. of Moorestown, New Jersey; a sister; and three grandchildren.

GRANVILLE ALEXANDER MOORE '27 RAdm. GranviUe Alexander Moore USN (Ret.) died on 19 December 1983 at the Bay Pines Veterans Administration Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Memorial services were held on 21 December at the Pasadena Community Church with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the state of Virginia, he was graduated with the Class of 1927 and began an extensive career which included sea duty in TEXAS, DORSEY, DENT, OAHU, and

AUGLISTA. During World War II he was commanding officer of the destroyer HERNDON during the Normandy Invasion, the ship that led the Allied naval armada in the assault on Fortress Europa.

Such were the risks that her sister ships were betting 10 to 1 against HERNDON coming out of the invasion whole.

Earlier (then) Cdr. Moore had commanded HERNDON in the invasion of Sicily and was executive officer aboard CASCO during the Aleutian campaign in 1942. After the war he was ordered to the NROTC unit at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, as professor of naval science from 1945-48, and the following year took command of GUADALUPE before becoming director of reserve training for the South CaroHna area. Hisfinaltour of duty was at the Naval War CoUege where he was chief of staff in 1957. Among his awards and decorations were the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the French Croix de Guerre. After his retirement he became director of naval science and tactics at the Admiral Farragut Academy from 1958 to 1971. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow EmUy, 8250 33rd St. N., St. Petersburg FL 33710; a son and a daughter; and three grandchildren.

GEORGE MYRON GREENE '31 Capt. George Myron Greene USN (Ret.) died on December 3, 1983, at his home in Los Angeles, Shipmate, March 1984

George Myron Greene California. Memorial services were held in Los Angeles; interment was in Arlington National Cemetery on December 8th.

Bom in Connecticut, he won appointment to the Naval Academy after enlisting in the Navy. On graduation he joined the light cruiser DETROFT and after two years on board he reported to Pensacola for flight training. On completion he served in cruiser, carrier, and patrol aviation before commencing graduate study of radio engineering at the Navy Postgraduate School and Harvard University, receiving a Master of Science degree from the latter.

He was executive officer of Patrol Squadron 91 at Kanehoe when the Japanese attacked Hawaii on 7 December 1941. In 1942 he was ordered to the electronics division of the Bureau of Aeronautics, and for most of his remaining active duty he would be engaged in the dynamic expansion of aviation electronics.

In 1945, shortly before the end of WWII, he became air officer of ESSEX, then executive officer of HANCOCK, but again before completion of a normal sea tour, he was returned to the electronics program, as director of electronics testing at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River. After three years, in 1949 he returned to sea as operations officer on the staff of Commander Carrier Division 15.

He contracted a virulent form of polio late in 1949; narrowly surviving, he was left with little use of his arms.

In spite of this, on retiring from the Navy in 1951 he continued his electronics career, working for Hughes Aircraft, and Systems Development Corporation, basing in or near Los Angeles. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Dorothy, 1824 Old Orchard Road, Los Angeles CA 90049; by son Michael and daughters Maureen McKenzie and Martha Carlson; and six grandchildren.

THOMAS JETHRO GREENE '31 Capt. Thomas Jethro Greene USN (Ret.) died in Woodbridge, Virginia on 4 December 1983.

Memorial services were held in Fort Myer Chapel on 8 December, followed by inurnment with military honors in the columbarium of Arlington National Cemetery.

Thomas Jethro Greene

and in the aircraft carrier SARATOGA was followed by a course of postgraduate instruction in marine engineering at the naval postgraduate school and at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Marine Engineering.

Returning to sea duty in 1940, he served as engineer officer and then as executive officer of the destroyer LANSDALE, after which he was ordered to duty on the escort control staff in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. In 1943 he was assigned to duty as engineer officer of the aircraft carrier FRANKLIN, and in her he participated in strikes on Japanese-held islands and then in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, where FRANKLIN was severely damaged by kamikaze attack.

After repairs in Bremerton, FRANKLIN returned to the Western Pacific, and while conducting air strikes against the Japanese mainland near Kobe was struck by two Japanese bombs that caused explosions and raging fires threatening the destruction of the ship. He took charge below decks and courageously returned to engineering spaces filled with suffocating smoke; he succeeded in restoring power that enabled the ship to get underway on her own power. His action at that time won him the award of the Navy Cross.

From 1946 to 1950 he had duty in Buships, and then commanded the LSD COLONLAL deployed to Korean waters. In 1951 he was assigned to duty as Chief Staff Officer, Norfolk Group, LANTRESFLT, followed by command of ServDiv-51 in Guam; his last active duty was that of Chief Staff Officer, LANTRESFLT. He retired in 1957.

In addition to the Navy Cross, his decorations included the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Commendation Ribbon.

In retirement he joined the faculty of the University of Texas, teaching thermodynamics and heatpower laboratory. In I960 he became assistant (and later, associate) professor of mechanical engineering at Lamar State College in Beaumont, Texas.

On final retirement in 1978 he made his home in Fairfax, Virginia. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Louise Greene; he is survived by two daughters, Nancy Ann DeNise of Burke, Virginia and PrisciUa Sykes of Woodbridge, Virginia; by six grandchildren and a great-grandson.

BERTON ALDRICH ROBBINS JR. '31 RAdm. Berton Aldrich Robbins Jr. USN (Ret.) died on 4 December 1983 at Camp Pendleton, California. Following memorial services in Ft. Myer Chapel his ashes were interred with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 13 December 1983.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Massachusetts, he was graduated with the Class of 1931. Immediately after graduating and being commissioned an ensign, he was a member of the Navy Rifle Team at the Camp Perry National Championships. After serving two years in the battleship OKLAHOMA he was assigned to the destroyer tender BLACKHAWK on the Asiatic Station, and then to the destroyer WHIPPLE. In 1936 he was ordered to the heavy cruiser PORTLAND, and then in 1938 to the Naval Academy for duty as an instructor in ordnance and gunnery.

In 1939 he returned to sea duty as executive officer of the destroyer KILTY and served in her on neutrality patrol in the Atlantic till 1941, when he was ordered to the destroyer TUCKER as gunnery officer. On 6 December 1941 he was transferred 99

Destroyer Force, Pacific Fleet, and then was assigned as commanding officer of the destroyer HART. During his service in the Pacific Fleet he participated in the battles of Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, Okinawa and Savo Island.

From 1947 until 1949 he served in mine procurement in the Bureau of Ordnance and then attended the Armed Forces Staff College until June 1949.

For a year he was assigned to the staff of Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet, and then became Chief of Staff to Commander Service Squadron Three, whose flagship was based in Berton Aldrich Robbins Sasebo, Japan, for support of forces in the Korean to the destroyer SHAW at Pearl Harbor; she was War. blown up in drydock the next day. Following a He was ordered to the Staff of Commander brief tour of duty in the seaplane tender TANGIER he was assigned as flag lieutenant and gunnery of- Operational Development Force as material officer ficer on the staff of a cruiser-destroyer task group in December 1951 and served there until ordered that participated in the Coral Sea, Midway, and as commanding officer of the naval ammunition depot, Oahu, Hawau.

Komandorski Islands battles.

In September 1955 he assumed command of the In 1943 he placed the destroyer LEUTZE in comattack transport HENRICO, then became Commission as commanding officer. Under his commander Transport Division 52 in November 1956 mand she participated in the Battle of Surigao and Commander Amphibious Squadron Five in Strait and he was awarded the Navy Cross for his September 1957. In 1958 he was ordered to the part in the action. Next came the Lingayen Gulf staff of Commander Amphibious Force, Pacific Operation, and after that, Iwo Jima, where he was Fleet, and served as Chief of Staff until 1960. severely wounded by a Japanese mortar shell when His final tour of duty was as commander of the LEUTZE was rendering close support to UDT naval ordnance laboratory. White Oak, Silver operations.

Spring, Maryland, and he retired from active duty Hospitalized tiU 1947, he was assigned to upon his relief from that command in 1962. recuperative duty with the Armed Forces Radio Capt. Coleman then became involved in pioneer Service, after which he commanded the Rhine work in the space program as a manager for RCA River Patrol until 1953, when he was ordered to and MIT in NASA's Apollo project. In 1969 after command the attack transport PICKAWAY the "bird" was successfully flying he retired again, (APA-222) in the Pacific. From 1955 to 1958 he and he and his wife, Jean, acquired a home at the served in the Office of the Secretary of Defense Tequesta Country Club in Tequesta, Florida, as director. Far East Division; his last active duty which they used as a base for extensive travelling. assignment was that of Commander Service Force, His decorations include the Legion of Merit and U.S. Sixth Fleet, in the Mediterranean. He retired the Navy Commendation Ribbon with Combat V. in 1959 and began his second career as vice presiHe was a life member of the Naval Academy dent of American Better Chemicals in Inglewood, Alumni Association.

California.

He is survived by his widow Jean, 103 Fairview In addition to the Navy Cross, his decorations West, Tequesta FL 33458; his son, Walter Dan included the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Coleman Jr. '69; and two grandchildren of Medal with Combat V, the Commendation Rib- Camarillo, CaHfornia. bon with Combat V and the Purple Heart.

He was a life member of the Naval Academy JAMES DUNNINGTON BABB '34 Alumni Association.

Capt. James Dunnington Babb USN (Ret.) died He is survived by his widow, Patricia O'Meara Robbins of 1165 Escondido Avenue, Vista CA on 28 December 1983 in Stonington, Connecticut.

92083; by a son, Berton A. Robbins III '58 and Memorial services were private.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State a daughter, CarroU R. Jones, both of Alexandria, of West Virginia, he was graduated with the Class Virginia; and by eight grandchildren. of 1934 and proceeded to sea in PENNSYLVANIA.

WALTER DAN COLEMAN '32 Capt. Walter Dan Coleman USN (Ret.) died on 10 December 1983 in Tequesta, Florida. Memorial services were held in Tequesta.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of lUinois, he excelled both in scholastics and athletics, setting several Naval Academy records as a member of the track team.

After graduation from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1932 he served in the baftleships TENNESSEE and MISSISSIPPI and the oiler PECOS, which

was then attached to the Asiatic Fleet. Here he was assigned to the flagship AUGUSTA, where he served both as a ship's officer and on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief Asiatic Fleet, until September 1937, when he was assigned to the destroyer ROPER.

In 1938 he was selected for the course in ordnance engineering at the postgraduate school, Annapolis. Upon completion of this course in 1941 he was ordered to the destroyer MONNSEN as gunnery officer and later became executive officer.

From 1942 until 1944 he served as ordnance and gunnery officer on the staff of Commander 100

Later he served in BARRY, LEARY and VINCENNES,

then at the beginning of World War II joined the PT boat program.

Later he served in WYOMING and CHAUNCEY

before taking command of DYSON, then had command of MYLES C . FOX before attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He also had command of the attack cargo ship CHARA. He retired in 1961 from the naval communications facility in the Philippines. He later was employed in the import-export business in British Hong Kong, then moved to Stonington in 1976.

He was predeceased by his wife Barbara and is survived by three sons and a daughter; a brother; and nine grandchildren.

DANIEL MC ELROY ENTLER JR '36 Cdr. Daniel McElroy Entler Jr. USN (Ret.) died on II December 1983 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Memorial services were held on 16 December in the Naval Academy Chapel with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Oregon, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New Mexico and was

graduated with the Class of 1936. After sea service he took flight training and was designated naval aviator, earning his wings as both a lighterthan-air and heavier-than-air pilot. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for service in the Korean Conflict on board PRINCETON. After being transferred to the retired Hst in 1956 he joined the Westinghouse Corporation, working for the underseas division. He retired from this organization in 1969. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Dorothy, 710 Americana Drive, Annapolis MD 21403; two daughters. Dawn Mclntyre, wife of Fred Mclntyre '59, of Fairfield, Connecticut, and Diana C. Donnelly, wife of LCol. William R. Donnelly '67, of Camp Pendleton, California; six grandchildren; and a sister.

FREDERIC HORACE GREENE '38 Cdr. Frederic Horace Greene USNR (Ret.) died in Newport News, Virginia, on 28 December 1983, while visiting his son. Mass of the Resurrection was held on 30 December in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, with interment in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery of Valhalla, New York.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New York, he was graduated with the Class of 1938 but did not accept a commission and joined the Exxon Corporation as a staff engineer. As a Midshipman, he had played center on the Naval Academy National Championship lacrosse team in 1938. With the onset of Worid War 11 he was called to active duty and reported to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, assigned to the hull division of the repair department. He later attended postgraduate school in marine engineering, then returned to the Brooklyn yard where he was hull superintendent for ORISKANY.

Released from active duty at the end of the war, he was recalled to active duty during the Korean Conflict and once again served in Brooklyn and was also officer in charge of the Bayonne repair facilities. He was retired from the naval reserve in 1962, then in 1974 retired from Exxon and moved to Colington Harbor in North Carolina.

He was a former member of the board of directors of the Westfield, New Jersey, YMCA, and he was also past president of the Mindowaskin Swim Club there. He also was a member of the Raritan Yacht Club and the Lavallette Yacht Club, and he was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Cathryne, Colington Harbor, Rt. 1, Box 756M, Kill Devil Hills NC 27948; two daughters and a son; and eight grandchildren. The family has suggested that memorials in his name be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, 247 King George St., Annapolis MD 21402.

EDWARD DURAN MATTSON '39 LCdr. Edward Duran Mattson USN (Ret.) died on November 22, 1983, at San Diego, California.

A graveside service with full military honors was held at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on 2 November.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that State and graduated with the Class of 1939. After completion of flight training at Pensacola he served in YORKTOWN, ENTERPRISE and HORNET during

World War II as a fighter pilot, receiving two Navy Crosses and two Air Medals for his combat successes in the Baftles of Midway, Coral Sea and other engagements. In 1942 he picked up an amoebic infection from the drinking water in Tonga Tabu just prior to the Coral Sea Battle. Too Shipmate, March 1984

busy to properly diagnose the infection at sea, by the time he returned to the States the symptoms were so masked as to defy proper diagnosis. After hospitcilization in four Navy Hospitals he was retired medically in June 1944. Not until 1952, and ten years of poor physical health and sporadic hospitalization, was he properly diagnosed and cured. Interestingly, his cure came as a result of a new test developed by Jeanne C. Moan, the wife of his Classmate Cdr. Floyd Moan.

Within three months, Mattson was healthy once again and in 1958 he completed a pre-medical course at the University of Southern California, but then took a job with the Northwest Division of the Minnesota Valley Natural Gas Company.

Subsequently he served as an engineer in iron ore and steel plants and building construction until the time of his death. His main hobby was scuba diving, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow, Mildred Anne Olson Mattson, P.O. Box 99300 San Diego CA 92109; and three sons, John, Steve and Robert.

shire working on a doctorate in economics. He was a member of the Royal Navy Officers' Club in London and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Marie, Pocket Mountain Farm Road, Granite NH 03864; two sons and a daughter; and two grandsons.

JOHN CHARLES HENNING III '50 Mr. John Charles Henning III died on 27 November 1983 in Miami, Florida.

Born in Evanston, Illinois, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Missouri and was graduated with the Class of 1950. Flight trainCharles Emanuel Starns Jr. ing followed and he was designated naval aviator from the Naval Academy in 1944 with the Class in 1951, joining VW-4, the Hurricane Hunters. of 1945. At the Naval Academy, he was the Postgraduate school followed, then duty as manager of the swimming team and a member of engineering and quality control officer with North the Spanish Club.

American Aviation in Inglewood, California. He He joined USS HANCOCK in December 1944, later attended the naval intelligence school, then then took flight training and earned his Navy wings had a tour in Japan with Countermeasures in December 1946. Post-graduate school in Squadron VQ-1. aeronautical engineering followed and later test In 1960 he resigned his commission and joined pilot school at Patuxent. His final duty was with the Universal Match Company in St. Louis in JOSEPH FRANCIS SHARKEY "44 VF-92 in USS VALLEY FORGE flying Corsairs over quality control, earning a Master of Business AdMr. Joseph Francis Sharkey died on 15 Korea where he was awarded the Distinguished ministration degree at St. Louis University as well.

Flying Cross, five Air Medals and two Navy Unit November 1983 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

In 1969 he formed his own data processing firm, Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State Commendations. engaged in engineering activity and later became He was retired with a physical disability in of Massachusetts, he was graduated with the Class a consulting engineer. In 1975 he accepted a posiof 1944 on 9 Jime 1943 but did not accept a com- August 1954 and the next 28 years of his Hfe were tion with the Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center mission. He later studied at the Newark College spent with the Missiles and Space Division and the in Chicago, then in 1981 moved to Miami. of Engineering and became an officer in the Mer- Douglas Aircraft Company of McDonneU Douglas He is survived by his widow Marguerite, 12960 chant Marine. As a mechanical engineer he Corporation where he contributed to the proposals SW I03rd Terrace, Miami FL 33186; a son and estabHshed his own company and also was a for Skybolt, Sparrow II, AWACS, ATEWS, Long a daughter. manufacturer's agent. He was a member of the Range Patrol Aircraft Program, DC-10 freighter American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a and finally was a senior director deputy program RUSSELL DAVID KAULBACK '51 manager for the C-17 short take off and landing Hfe member of the Naval Academy Alumni Cdr. Russell David Kaulback USN (Ret.) died aircraft.

Association. on 9 November 1983 in Raymond, Maine.

A life member of the Naval Academy Alumni He is survived by his widow Helen, 94 Glen Oak Memorial services were held at the Raymond Drive, Springfield MA 01129; two sons and a Association, he is survived by his widow, Barbara, Village Church, with interment at Raymond of 16672 Baruna Lane, Huntington Beach CA daughter; and two grandchildren.

Village Cemetery on 12 November.

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Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State GEORGE HARDGRAVE ASMAN '45 of Maine, he was graduated with the Class of 1951.

JOHN WILLIAM HEMANN '49 LCdr. George Hardgrave Asman USN (Ret.) He later received a master's degree from the Cdr. John William Hemann USN (Ret.) died on died on 7 December 1983 in BUoxi, Mississippi.

University of Southern California. Cdr. Ftmeral services were held at the Episcopal Chiuch 9 November 1983 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Kaulback's first duty was aboard USS PALAU in of the Redeemer in BUoxi with interment in the Memorial services were held at the Otis Air Force the Atlantic Fleet and in January 1952 he entered Base Chapel with interment in the National Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola. flight training at Pensacola and received his wings KnowTi as "Asmo" by his Classmates, he was Cemetery of Bourne, Massachusetts. in August 1953. His first flying assignment was Born in Iowa, he attended Washington and Lee to VF-73 at Quonset Point, and three years later born in Port Huron, Michigan, appointed to the University prior to receiving his appointment to Naval Academy from that State and graduated he served at the Naval Academy. from the Naval Academy in 1944 with the Class the Naval Academy, where he was graduated with In August 1959 he returned to flying in VA -172 the Class of 1949. He had served in World War of 1945 where he was active on the varsity golf at JacksonviUe, followed by assignment to the staff II, and he was also a veteran of Korea and the Vietteam and as the music editor of the Log. of COMFAIRJAX. Following a shore tour in FoUowing Worid War II duty on board USS nam Conflict. He was transferred to the retired VT-23 at Kingsville, Texas, Cdr. Kaulback was list in 1972.

WISCONSIN (BB-64), he served in the destroyers assigned to the Marine Corps Schools at QuanIn the academic field he had studied at the ENGLISH ( D D - 6 % ) , RENSHAW ( D D - 4 9 9 ) and tico. Returning to sea, he was assigned to VA-43 postgraduate school in Monterey and had a TINGEY (DD-539) and commanded the USS PC at NAS Oceana, and later served aboard USS INmaster's degree from the University of Hawaii. In TREPID (CVS-11). Later assignments included the 1380 and USS HERALD (AM-101). He retired in April 1964 and had been employed as a senior proj- addition he was awarded a doctor of laws degree staffs of CINCPACFLT and Hawaiian Sea Fronfrom the London School of Economics, and he tier, the NROTC unit at Northwestern University, ect engineer in ASW systems engineering at IngaUs had been attending the University of New HampShipbuilding Company. and a final tour at NAS Brunswick, Maine before A member of the Episcopal Church of the retirement on 30 June 1977.

John Williams Hemann Redeemer and the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Russell David Kaulback Association, he is survived by his widow, Louise, 45 E. El Bonita Drive, Gulf HUls, Ocean Springs MS 39564; two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Felts III and Susan Kathryn; and two sons, Michael and Steven.

CHARLES EMANUEL STARNS JR '45 Lt. Charles Emanuel Starns Jr. USN (Ret.) died on 16 December 1983 in Huntington Beach, California. Interment took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery at Glendale.

Born in Tuscon, Arizona, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that State and graduated

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Cdr. Kaulback's awards included the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation with star. Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Occupation Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with star, Vietnam Service Medal with three stars, Vietnam Navy Distinguished Service Order (Second Class), Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Gallantry Cross Order, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

After retirement, Cdr. Kaulback served an elected term as selectman for the town of Raymond, then remained on civic duty as town administrator. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Cdr. Kaulback is survived by his widow June, P.O. Box 182, South Casco ME 04077; two sons, Paul D. and Steven R.; two daughters, Jeanne K. Ingalls and Lynne A.; and two grandchildren.

HARDY LEE SWANSON JR. '53 Mr. Hardy Lee Swanson Jr. died on 23 November in Charleston, South Carolina.

Memorial services were held on 4 December in the Unitarian Church of Charleston, and interment took place in Arlington National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of South Carolina, he had attended The Citadel for two years prior to receiving his appointment.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1953 he entered the Air Force and was designated aviator. He resigned his commission in 1957 and became a sales engineer for the J . J . Nesbitt Company. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

Survivors are unknown.

VINCENT LEE SMITH '76 Capt. Vincent Lee Smith USMC was killed in Beirut, Lebanon, on 23 October 1983. Memorial services were held at the Marine Base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, after the return of his body.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Hawaii, he was graduated with the Class of 1976. As a Midshipman he was a member of the choir and of the 150 pound football team, and upon graduation with a major in operations analysis he was awarded a Burke Scholarship.

Receiving his commission in the Marine Corps, he was first ordered to Basic School, then took flight training and was designated naval aviator on 23 June 1978. Later duty was at the Marine Corps Air Station at New River with HMA-269 where he quaHfied to fly the Cobra helicopter, while serving as officer in charge of TME-22 from June 1981 to January 1983, at which time he reported to the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division in Camp Lejeune. He was serving as the air officer for Battalion Landing Team 1/8 and was part of the multi-national peacekeeping force in Beirut at the time of his death.

He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Ana, 103 Small Leaf Court, Jacksonville NC 28540; a son, Ian; his parents, MGen. (USMC) and Mrs. Keith A. Smith; and three sisters and five brothers.

MICHAEL JOHN OHLER '77 Capt. Michael John Ohier USMC was killed by sniper fire in Beirut, Lebanon, on 16 October 1983.

Memorial services were held at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, with interment at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New York, he was graduated with the Class of 1977. While at the Academy, he was an outdoors 102

enthusiast, and upon graduation he accepted his commission in the Marine Corps. Basic school foUowed and thereupon various assignments including training as a forward air controller. He had deployed from Camp Lejeune in May as a member of Headquarters and Services Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st B., 8th Marines.

He is survived by his widow Marian Gail Ohler of Pensacola, Florida; a daughter and a son.

MARK ADAM LANGE '79 Lt. Mark Adam Lange USN was shot down and killed by Syrian anti-aircraft fire in Lebanon on 4 December 1983. His body was returned to American authorities on 7 December and brought to the United States on 10 December for memorial services held on 12 December at the St. John Lutheran Church in Eraser, Michigan.

Academy Alumni Association.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton M. Grubbs, 1315 Meriden Lane, Austin TX 78703.

DONALD ELBERAN WOOLLETT '80 1st. Lt. Donald Elberan Woollett USMC was killed on 23 October 1983 in the bombing of the battalion landing team headquarters at Beirut International Airport, Lebanon, where he was assigned as a member of the multinational peacekeeping force. Memorial services were held on 10 November 1983 at Fort Myer Chapel with interment in Arlington National Cemetery, and a service was also held in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where his parents reside.

Donald Elberan Woollett Mark Adam Lange Lt. Lange was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Michigan and was graduated with the Class of 1979, whereupon he entered flight training and was designated naval aviator in 1981, serving with VA-85. During his Academy years he was an active member of the Masqueraders and he had been a member of the Glee Club for four years. He was also a member of the Glee Club at Pensacola.

After having made a six-month deployment in FORRESTAL, he was flying off KENNEDY at the time

that he was shot down. He was a Hfe member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Cheryle; a daughter, Jamie Christina; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Lange, 16356 Orchard Lane, Eraser MI 48026; three brothers and a sister; his maternal grandparents and his paternal grandmother.

The family has indicated that, if desired, memorials be made to the Lt. Mark A. Lange Memorial Fund, Naval Academy Alumni Association, Alumni House, Annapolis, MD 21402.

CYNTHIA SUZANNE GRUBBS '80 Lt. (jg) Cynthia Suzanne Grubbs USN was reported dead on 26 November 1983 as the result of an aircraft accident over the Mediterranean Sea. Lt. (]g) Grubbs was piloting a cargo plane at the time; no remains of the aircraft or the personnel on board were recovered.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Texas, Lt. (jg) Grubbs had attended the University of Texas studying aero engineering for a year prior to reporting to the Academy, where she was graduated with the Class of 1980. An extremely versatile and talented Midshipman, she had her private pilot's license, was a sky diver, a scuba enthusiast, and an accomplished artist when she reported to the Academy. Upon graduation she was ordered to flight training and designated naval aviator, serving with FLELOGSUPPRON TWO FOUR (VR-24) at Sigonella, Italy, at the time of her death. She was a life member of the Naval

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Ohio, he was graduated with the Class of 1980 and assigned to the Marine Barracks in Annapolis to assist in the indoctrination of plebes for that Summer. Basic school at Quantico followed including the infantry officers course, whereupon he joined the First Battalion, 8th Marines, as operations (liaison) officer. In August 1981 he was assigned to Bravo Company as weapons platoon commander, then attended basic amphibious embarkation school at Little Creek, Virginia, where he was honor graduate.

Early in 1982 he served as B Company embarkation officer in addition to his platoon command during a six-month deployment in the Mediterranean. His ship, NEWPORT, was extensively damaged by fire in the port of Berbera, Somalia, and the cruise continued on board NASSAU. In June of that year he was transferred to headquarters and service company where he was assigned as assistant logistics officer and battalion embarkation officer.

In May of 1983 he was deployed to Beirut with the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit. In the days prior to the bombing of the headquarters, he was occupied with loading the battalion for departure for home in November. He was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his parents. Col. (USAFR Ret.) and Mrs. Paul R. Woollett, 1516 Whitney Court, Bartlesville OK 74006; two sisters; and his paternal grandmother.

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