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

FEATURES

Executive Secretary BARRIE ISLEV-PETERSEN

Profile of 1991

Treasurer DANIEL M. TRUAX, '59 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired)

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

Director of Publications and Editor J A M E S W. H A M M O N D , JR., '51 Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)

Assistant Editor J O H N F. COLEMAN JOG, U.S. Navy (Retired)

October, 1987

Volume 50, No. 8

USNA Candidate Counseling: How Can Alumni Help? Part II

by Capt. H.A. Seymour, Jr. 8

CNO Navy Birthday Message

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CMC Navy Birthday Message

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Superintendent's Report

by RAdm. Ronald F. Marryott USN

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Stud Manor

by Lt. Arthur L. Wilson USN (Ret.)

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A Few Mistakes and Other Bagatelles

by Capt. Frederick L. Taeusch USN (Ret.)

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The Treaty Cruisers

by Capt. Donald I. Thomas USN (Ret.)

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Friendly Enemies

by Capt. George Dewey Hoffman USN (Ret.)

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The Dawn Is Breaking II

by Max V. Ricketts, Jr.

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DEPARTMENTS Editorial Assistant CORDELIA RICHARDS

Administrator, Computer GLENN R. RANDALL

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Contributors' Biographies

REAR ADMIRAL RONALD F. MARRYOTT USN Ron Marryott '57 is the 52nd Superintendent of the Naval Academy, having taken over in August 1986, After graduation, he went to flight school and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1959. He served in patrol squadrons in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Pacific, In 1964, he was a "Bull" prof at the Academy. He alternated squadron tours with service in the office of CNO. He was Commander, Iceland Defense Force, in Strategic Plans and Policy Division and President of the Naval War College before coming to the Naval Academy. He reviews his first year as Supe.

JAMES G. STAVRIDIS '76 A distinguished graduate of the Class of 1976, Jim's initial sea tour was as ASW Officer in USS HEWITT (DD-966). He was selected for the Carrier Readiness Improvement Program, and served as Propulsion and Electrical Officer in USS FoRRESTAL (CV-59). Duty in the Strategic Concepts Group (OP-603) in the Pentagon followed. Jim attended The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where he earned his MA and PhD. He then served three years as the Commissioning Operations Officer in USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50),

LIEUTENANT ARTHUR I. WILSON USN (RET.) Al Wilson '31 served in USS CINCINNATI (CL-6) 1931-33, completed Submarine School in 1934 and reported to USS S-40 in the Asiatic Fleet.

He returned to be Gunnery Officer and XO of USS POLLACK (SS-180).

He studied Russian in Riga, Latvia, in preparation for attache duty in the USSR. Physical disability ended his naval career in late 1942. He was Field Secretary to the mayor of Los Angeles, manager of development for Aerojet General Corp. and later had his own personnel-testing firm in Los Angeles.

In Cambria, California, he operated his own art gallery. Now he is active in the Cambria Writers' Club.

CAPTAIN FREDERICK L. TAEUSCH USN (RET.) Fred Taeusch '39 a.k.a. "Black Bart" had a year at Princeton before entering the Naval Academy. After graduation, he served in CHESTER (CA-27) before going to Submarine School. He reported to PERMIT (SS-178) in Manila a few days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, making 12 war patrols in her. Most of his sea duty was in submarines with shore tours at the Naval War College, Naval Academy, OpNav, Korea and CinCPacFIt staff.

Retiring in 1967, he served for two years on the faculty of a private school in Jacksonville, Florida. Retiring a second time, he now lives at Ponte Verda Beach spending his time playing tennis and on his boat.

CAPTAIN DONALD I. THOMAS USN (RET.) Don Thomas '32 put in a 31-year career in surface line, retiring in 1963.

He served in cruisers and commanded destroyers, including USS LEA (DD-118) in the highly successful first Hunter-Killer Group with USS BOGUE. In the Korean War he was XO of USS HELENA (CA-75) and CO USS SEMINOLE (AKA-104), then commanded PhibRon 1. Shore commands included the Recruit Training Center and later the Naval Training Center San Diego, where he retired and joined the Solar Division of International Harvester.

CAPTAIN GEORGE D. HOFFMAN USN (RET.) George Hoffman '34 served in battleships and destroyers with four varied sea commands. His first shore duty, after sinking of USS CORRY (DD-463) in close-in fire support off Normandy on D-day, was Assistant Commandant of Midshipmen. His later afloat commands alternated with three tours in the office of the CNO, Pentagon. As mentioned in this article, George in March 1944, sank the U-801, took 47 prisoners on board, assisted in the sinking of another sub at night (unknown hull number) and lastly, rescued the survivors of the U-1059 and the downed U.S. Navy plane that sank the on-the-surface sub. Those actions have been recognized by appropriate combat awards from the United States and France. George and Lois have three lovely daughters, one of whom is handicapped, which caused George unwillingly to "come home" prematurely to give a hand.

fourth of the new TicoNDEROGA-Class cruisers. He is currently serving as a strategic planner on the CNO's Executive Panel (OP-OOK) in Washington.

He has won the Arleigh Burke Award, the City of Newport Award, the Newport Navy League Award, and several writing prizes. His work has been published in Shipmate, Proceedings, Naval War College Review, Washington Post, and the Military Review.

LAWRENCE J. CAVAIOLA '69 Larry Cavaiola is currently a member of the Professional Staff of the House Armed Services Committee. After graduating with distinction with the Class of 1969, Larry served as Missile Officer in USS TALBOT ( F F G - 4 ) . He then studied at the

Johns Hopkins University under the auspices of the Burke Program, graduating with a Ph.D. in Operations Research in 1975. After serving as Operations Officer in USS RICH (DD-820) and USS HAWKINS ( D D - 8 7 3 ) he joined the faculty of

the Naval Postgraduate School. Transferring to the Naval Reserve in 1980, Larry began his civilian career in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (Program Analysis and Evaluation). In 1982 he joined the staff of the Congressional Budget Office, where he worked until assuming his current position in the Fall of 1984.

THOMAS F. BATES Tom F. Bates has been the Sports Information Director for the Naval Academy Athletic Association since August 1973, coming here after a sixyear tenure at Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. His Naval Academy football brochures have been cited seven times for their editorial excellence by the College Sports Information Directors of America. He is a 1960 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and his eldest son, Daniel, is a member of the USNA Class of 1987.

ANDREW S. JOHNSON Andy Johnson '88 is our columnist in the Yard.

He is an Air Force brat whose father retired in Texas. Thus, he calls Texas "home among other homes." He is in the 13th Company and a chemistry major. Andy is an active rugger and aspires to a flying career in Naval Aviation and medicine.

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Train to Fight In an era of shrinking defense budgets, the Navy faces a significant challenge in its number one peacetime mission: Training.

"All of peace is a preparation to war," said Napoleon. A more refined perspective is that the harder the Navy trains to fight, the less Ukely the need to actually go to war. Deterrence remains at the heart of our national strategy. The credibility associated with a deterrent can only come from finely tuned, well trained Naval forces. And training costs money.

In terms of combat training, the major obstacle is the high cost associated with practicing warfighting. The fuel costs alone for moving a Battle Group at sea for a single day are hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Additionally, the dollars spent for practice rounds of ammunition are extremely high.

As budgets decrease, there is a tendency to reduce operational expenditures to provide for hardware purchases. Additionally, the manpower expenses associated with maintaining an aU-volunteer force continue to absorb a major percentage of the defense dollar. The net result is fewer dollars for training.

In essence, the Navy is going to have to adopt approaches to training that are both effective and economically efficient. This wiU require a renewed emphasis on innovative approaches to training, particularly to in-port and simulated methods of duplicating the process of battle. There is a great deal of such innovation happening now in the Fleet. As opportunities to steam at sea decrease, ships, subs, and squadrons are developing alternate ways to train their crews.

A few ideas that recognize dollar constraints and the importance of training to fight: Interoperability: When warships put to sea for increasingly rare training days, advance planning must be done to make sure each day is filled with services providing mutual training. Planners can ensure that submarines, aircraft, and ships routinely work together.

The days of a single combatant steaming independently (ISE) for a week of engineering casualty control drills are over. Such training must be done in the context of a planned week at sea that includes training across the board for the entire crew with mutual services arranged.

— Send ships to sea in groups to duplicate Battle Group (Single CVBG/BB SAG) and

Battle Force (Multi-CVBG/BB SAG) training.

— When a CVBG goes to sea, ensure a submarine is present for mutual training.

— Work to train with interoperability from the other services, particularly Air Force in maritime roles (AWACS, B-52, TACAIR).

— When small numbers of ships put to sea for training, pre-plan the week in detail for maximum mutual training. Make a joint service meeting among the Ops Officers mandatory and issue a Schedule of Events in message form to all players.

School House: As time at sea decreases, the school house can provide viable alternatives.

Many courses go begging for students for want of organizational initiative at the ship/squadron level. Shore-based trainers in particular can provide tremendous substitutes for expensive at-sea training.

— Work ships/squadrons together in trainers for maximum training benefit.

— Make shore-based instruction more efficient. Most Navy courses begin at 0800 and end by 1530 during weekdays, frequently letting out at 1130 on Fridays — a great tradition, but inefficient. Compress the course into three or four days. Doing so would encourage the Fleet to provide more students as the net loss of their work on board the ship would be far less.

— Reduce bureaucratic difficulties in scheduling courses. Greater automation and a few additional billets and phone lines in the quota control shops would pay huge dividends. A Training Petty Officer trying to obtain a quota can routinely spend 30-60 minutes on "hold" or getting a busy signal at a typical quota control point. He is quickly discouraged and often gives up.

— Enforce minimum school requirements across the board as set by the Type Commanders (ComNavSurfPac, ComSubLant, etc.) so the Fleet is pushed to use the School

House.

— Send high quaUty instructors to the training commands and make the School House a career-enhancing tour.

Unit Level Training: The most important training happens wdthin the Ufelines of a ship or in the hangar of the squadron. There is no substitute for learning the job on the actual equipment. This doesn't always have to involve the expense of going to sea or flying.

— Set aside the resources at each command for adequate and proper training aids.

Of these, the most important is a quiet, well air-conditioned classroom. On ships that are too small to have such a classroom, set aside classrooms on the base for such use. Alternately, provide trailers at the head of the pier.

— Provide each ship with a small budget for training purchases — as little as $1000 per ship/squadron would buy a couple of overhead projectors, a few magic-write boards, a set of chairs for a classroom, or a slide projector.

— Open the resources of tender and intermediate maintenance facilities for printing. Xeroxing, production of sUdes and videos, and other educational jobs.

— Produce a standard set of video cassettes on a wide variety of training topics for distribution to each ship/squadron. Start with the basics of General Military Training — first aid, hearing conservation, and financial responsibility. Work up to specialized topics — sonar signal analysis, electronic repair, and deck seamanship. Most of such lectures already exist. All that is required is to organize them, re-tape them, and issue them in a batch to each ship/squadron with appropriate reference material.

— Send the School House to the ship.

Have instructors come to the ship or the pier classrooms to teach the courses that have wide audiences.

— Make the School House resources available to the ships/squadrons on a loan basis, including reference material, films, training aids, etc.

Navy- Wide Training Hour: All of the training aids, lectures, and information in the world won't be of any use if they don't find a fresh, non-distracted, and motivated audience. To achieve that, the Navy must make Training Job One. — Start every day on every Navy base, ship, and squadron with an hour for dedicated training. This means the staffs, Shipmate, October 1987

inspection teams, assist visits, tech reps, pizza trucks, dry cleaners, etc. must find the brow/hangar door closed from 0730-0830, without exception. On board, everyone turns to training. A simple system is to have each department at a general training lecture one day per week, then in divisional lectures three days. The fifth day of the work week is a shipwide training evolution, generally a General Quarters or Fast Cruise that runs through the morning hours. A typical schedule for an Operations Department on a cruiser, for example: • Monday: General training for Ops — Electrical Safety • Tuesday: Divisional training • Wednesday: Shipwide General Quarters (runs through lunch) • Thursday: Divisional training • Friday: Divisional training — The key is command pressure to make sure the brow/hangar door really stays closed.

Training for Sea Inport: Embedded trainers are expensive but effective. When a ship's CIC can duplicate a battle problem on board using their own equipment, they will be ready to do it effectively underway the next time out. Such embedded trainers are expensive, but in the context of a $500 million ship, the costs don't seem quite so high. The costs are probably recouped in fuel savings in the first year.

— The use of vans from the pier that can simulate battle problems are very efficient.

Additional dollars here would pay for themselves in saved operating costs.

— Inport data linking, communication exercises, battle problems, visual signaling drills, sonar signal analysis and other forms of mutual in-port training must continue to receive increased emphasis.

— Setting aside blocks of time on a ship's schedule dedicated to training is an effective way of ensuring a command's complete attention to the training process. Force complete and effective scheduHng process, including overnight fast cruises and integrated in-port training among ships and

squadrons.

Overall, a few additional dollars spent on the training process would recoup huge savings in at-sea operating dollars. In an era of scarce dollars and continued abundant commitments, we must train efficiently to fight effectively.

(This article benefitted greatly from the ideas of Cdr. Al Eraser, '72, Commissioning Executive Officer in VALLEY FORGE (CG-50),

currently assigned to the Staff of Commander, Seventh Fleet.)

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USNA Candidate Counseling: How Can Alumni Help? Part II Captain H. A. Seymour, Jr., U S N , Director of Candidate Guidance

This is a follow-up to the May 1986 Shipmate article on this same subject. Hopefully, our Alumni found that article helpful in counseling prospective candidates. Since an increasing number of Alumni referrals are being received, it is important that every graduate be updated on the various programs designed to optimize the match between a youngster's interest and talents and the Academy's multidimensional and very challenging program.

Before describing the programs designed to acquaint a potential candidate with our alma mater, it is important to focus on the mission of the Naval Academy, "to prepare Midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to become professional officers in the Naval Service." Since this mission is a challenging and demanding one, it is imperative to instruct each potential candidate of its importance and to ensure that the motivation of each candidate is in sync with this mission. What makes the U.S. Naval Academy different from other universities?

What makes the sacrifice and hard work worthwhile? As our Alumni are well aware, in addition to academic preparation the Academy faculty and staff are dedicated to building character and instilling values that will be with each Midshipman for life. Consequently, the program is not an easy one and never will be.

Given the above — what programs are available at the Academy to convey this message to applicants, and how successful have these programs been? Once a youngster has appUed to the Academy, he or she is provided with an Academy catalog, several informational brochures having been provided up to that point. The youngster is contacted by a Naval Academy information Officer (Blue and Gold Officer) who may or may not be an Alumnus. The Blue and Gold Officer discusses the Academy with the applicant and provides the Academy's Admissions Board with an appraisal of the appUcant. The Blue and Gold Officer also shows the candidate the Naval Academy Foundation-sponsored movie Challange, which depicts Academy life from Plebe Summer through graduation.

While the Challenge movie is a step up from the catalog in that it brings to life what Academy Ufe is all about, it is not enough.

For appUcants who are evaluated as qualified

by the Academy's Admissions Board, every effort is made to have the youngsters visit the Academy during their college decisionmaking period.

Bancroft Hall Candidate Visitation Program The Bancroft Hall Candidate Visitation Program, available by invitation to exceptionally well qualified youngsters, is the most successful program depicting Academy life available to an applicant. Through this program, a youngster spends a Friday and a Saturday at the Academy, escorted by a Third Class Midshipman, following that Midshipmen's daily routine. Consequently, the candidate lives the Academy life during that period, seeing first hand the moral, mental, and physical demands on a Midshipman.

As one might expect, one of two things occurs as a result of this visit — either the candidate finds that he or she wants no part of the Academy challenge and wthdraws the apphcation, or the youngster is so impressed with the Academy that his or her diecision to apply is reaffirmed. The Academy and candidates both benefit, no matter what decision is reached as a result of the visit. In the case in which an application is withdrawn, those youngsters next in line to receive an offer of appointment also benefit. It is interesting to note that the voluntary attrition rate of those members of the Class of 1990, who took advantage of the Bancroft Hall Candidate Visitation Program, was 40 percent lower than that of the members of their Class who did not participate in the visit program.

Academy Information Day For all candidates deemed qualified by the Admissions Board, the Academy hosts two Information Days in March. Youngsters invited to attend these Saturday sessions

normally reside within a day's driving distance of the Academy. The Information Day itself includes briefings by the Superintendent, Conmiandant, Academic Dean, Director of Candidate Guidance and two First Class Midshipmen. In addition, each youngster spend five hours with a Midshipman escort. As with the weekend visit program, one of two actions results from the Information Day experience — the candidate either withdraws his or her application or the decision to apply to the Academy is reinforced.

A new information program, Academy Admissions Day, designed to acquaint 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students with the Academy, will be held at the Academy on 3 October 1987. One of the purposes of this program is to "calibrate the academic sights" of youngsters early during their high school careers. This effort is bom out of our experience with appUcants who voiced a strong desire to attend the Academy, only to find their expectations uru^eaUstic due to poor academic and extracurricular performance when well into their high school years.

It is hoped that the Academy Admissions Day opportunity will motivate yoimgsters to work harder earlier during high school, thereby keeping open their option to attend the Academy.

It is hoped that this Candidate Guidance update will be useful to those Alumni who find themselves counseling prospective Academy candidates. If any Alumni are interested in contributing their services as a Blue and Gold Officer on a regular basis whereby they would be assigned counseUng responsibilities for candidates from their local area and would represent the Academy at high school and admissions functions, please contact us at: Candidate Guidance Office United States Naval Academy Annapolis, Md. 21402-5018 Phone: Toll Free 1-800-638-9156 It is through Alumni involvement with the Blue and Gold organization. Naval Academy Parents' Clubs, and the Academy's Candidate Guidance Office that we optimize the quality of our Brigade of Midshipmen and, consequently, our future officer corps. Your candidate referrals are welcomed and your assistance greatly appreciated.

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Profile of 1991 The United States Naval Academy's Class of 1991 took the Oath of Office to become U.S. Navy Midshipmen on 1 July 1987. This is prepared as a guide for educators and guidance counselors, congressional staff members and students interested in applying for admission to the Acadmey. Statistics about the Class of 1991 are representative of the backgrounds and quaUfications sought in entering Midshipmen.

Applicants and Nominees AppUcants (includes nominees) Number of applicants with an official nomination Nominees qualified scholastically, medically and in physical aptitude Offers of admission Admitted

15,565 6,432 2,221 1,595 1,315

College Board Scores Score Range 700-800 600-699 500-599 400-499 Average scores

(Scholastic Aptitude) Verbal Math 5% 31% 41% 57% 43% 12% 11% 0% 583 664

American College Testing Program Scores Score Range English 30-36 8% 25-29 55% 20-24 36% 15-19 1% Average Scores 26

Math 64% 30% 6% 0% 31

Rank in High School Class First fifth Second fifth Thkd fifth Fourth fifth

81% 15% 3% 1%

Previous College and Prep School The Class of 1991 includes 27 percent (358) from college and post-high school preparatory programs; 14 percent (183) from the naval Academy Preparatory School; 5 percent (72) from Private preparatory schools; and 8 percent (103) who have completed at least six months of study at a college or university.

Geographical Distribution Midshipmen were admitted from every state in the Nation. The Class of 1991 also includes one Midshipman from each of the following countries: Cameroon, Columbia, Guatemala, Korea, Peru, Philippines and United Arab Emirates; and two each from Jordan and Egypt.

Minorities and Women The Class of 1991 includes a total of 214 minority Midshipmen with ethnic backgrounds as follows: Black (68), Asian/Pacific Islander (27), Filipino (27), Hispanic (82), and Indian/Native American (10).

One hundred nineteen women Midshipmen were admitted with the Class of 1991.

School Honors and Activities Percent Student body/council/govenunent president or vice president Class president or vice president School club president or vice president School publication staff member National Honor Society member Varsity athlete Varsity letter winner Dramatics or debating participant Leader of musical group Eagle Scout Boys/Girls State or Nation representative ROTC, NROTC, AFROTC cadet Sea Cadet

9 12 28 ll 58 85 79 61 8 8 21 6 1

Sons and Daughters of Alumni The Class of 1991 includes 50 sons and 5 daughters of Naval Academy Alumni (4 percent of the class.)

U.S. Naval Academy 1948 Lt. Thomas F. Nealon USN (Ret.) Midn. Dennis J. Nealon 1955 Mr. David M. Koonce Midn. Erik A. Koonce Capt. Elton C. Parker, Jr. USN (Ret.) Midn. Elton C. Parker 1956 Mr. Gleim S. Sims Midn. Sean K. Sims 1958 Cdr. CUfton E. Banta III, USN Midn. Stephen E. Banta 1959 Capt. Robert C. Hurd USN Midn. Robert S. Hurd 1960 Lt. Larry B. Laudig USN (Ret.) Midn. EUzabeth A. Laudig Col. Henry W. Papa USAFR Midn. Patrick J. Papa LCol. Neal G. Parker USA Midn. Michal A. Parker Maj. CUfford F. Schumann USAF (Ret.) Midn. Jon C. Schumann LCdr. Christopher R. Thomas USN (Ret.) Midn. Christopher R. Thomas, Jr. Cdr. Michael F. Treacy USN (Ret.) Midn. Christopher J. Treacy Capt. Sibley L. Ward III USN Midn. Rodney C. Ward 1961 Cdr. Harold P. Martin USN (Ret.) Midn. Stephen D. Martin LCdr. William B. Shoemaker, Jr., USN (Ret.) Midn. Jonathan B. Shoemaker 1962 RAdm. Stephen K. Chadwick USN Midn. Robert B. Chadwick LCdr. Albert R. Hyde USNRR Midn. Chad A. Hyde Cdr. Robert K. Nerup USN (Ret.) Midn. James S. Nerup Cdr. John T. Quinn SC USN (Ret.) Midn. John R. Quinn Shipmate, October 1987

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Cdr. Walter F. Welham Jr., USN (Ret.) Midn. Andrew R. Welham Capt. Robert E. LaGassa USN Midn. David A. LaGassa Cdr. Peter D. Quinton USN Midn. Jeffrey M. Quinton Capt. Joseph D. Sharpe Jr., USN Midn. David M. Sharpe Capt. Ralph H. Stowell Jr., USN Midn. Ralph H. Stowell Mr. Glenn Takabayashi Midn. Keith K. Takabayashi Mr. Albert S. Wilson Midn. Gordon S. Wilson LCdr. Allan R. Coulson USNRR Midn. Allan A. Coulson Capt. Walter A. Ericson USN Midn. Christopher J. Ericson Cdr. John P. Kelsey USN Midn. John L. Kelsey Lt. John C. DeVine Jr., USNR Midn. John C. DeVine III Capt. Steven E. Fabry SC USN Midn. Kristen B. Fabry Col. Harold D. Hansen Jr., USMCR Midn. Tracy L. Hansen Mr. Lawrence M. Kocisko Midn. Lawrence M. Kocisko Capt. Howard E. Koss USN Midn. David E. Koss Capt. Edward G. Moninger Jr., USN Midn. Edward G. Moninger III Cdr. Charles T. Riedel USN Midn. Erik Bender Mr. William F. Zuna Midn. Michael W. Zuna *Cdr. Richard H. Barchi USN Midn. Daniel J. Barchi Mr. John T. Frederiksen Midn. John P. Frederiksen Mr. Raymond Garfield Jr. Midn. Glenn D. Garfield Cdr. Jay A. Sears USN Midn. Todd A. Sears LCol. Richard G. Wilmes USMC Midn. Richard P. Wilmes Cdr. David E. Church USN Midn. Kimberly L. Church *Lt. Barton S. Creed USN Midn. Scott S. Creed Cdr. Donald D. Geismar Jr., USN Midn. Donald D. Geismar Cdr. Anthony V. Monaco USN Midn. Anthonly J. Monaco Capt. David R. Scheu USN Midn. David R. Scheu, Jr. Capt. Raymond C. Smith USN Midn. Nathan M. Smith Cdr. Barry S. Willis USNR Midn. Murray H. Willis Mr. Peter A. Young Midn. Peter A. Young Cdr. Ronald C. Berning USN Midn. Peter R. Berning Cdr. Michael L. Lagow USN Midn. Michael R. Lagow Cdr. Samuel L. Newton USNRR Midn. Marc T. Newton Cdr. Michael A. Ruth USN Midn. David M. Ruth

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1971 Mr. Michael D. Marks Midn. Kimberly J. Marks U.S. Military Academy 1959 Mr. Peter N. Fisher Midn. Michael D. Fisher LCol. William S. Chandler USA (REt.) Midn. Thomas E. Chandler 1962 Col. John J. Kelly USA Midn. Brian E. Kelly 1967 Mr. Richard Kline Midn. Leigh S. Kline 1968 Mr. Barton McLellan Midn. Christopher S. McLellan U.S. Air Force Academy 1959 LCol. William M. Toney USAF (Ret.) Midn. Robert C. Toney 1963 Col. Ralph F. Wetterhahn USAF Midn. Thomas M. Wetterhahn Capt. Willard T. Burney USAF (Ret.) Midn. Willard C. Burney 1965 Mr. Gary Fausti Midn. Brandon A. Fausti 1972 Mr. Steven G. Velotas Midn. Steven G. Velotas U.S. Coast Guard Academy 1953 Capt. Hal Olson USGC Midn. Daniel F. Olson U.S. Merchant Maripe Academy 1951 Mr. James B. Keating Midn. James P. Keating Mr. Austin R. Schroder Midn. Konrad M. Schroder

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The Mail Boat The Benefit of Counsel Shipmate: In 1929 Watson Singer and a few others of us in '25 were attached to the old PITTSBURGH, flagship of Admiral Mark L. Bristol, C-in-C, U . S . Asiatic Fleet.

The ship was at Manila and one evening at a night spot known as Tom's Dixie Kitchen, a not unusual incident occurred wherein a catchup bottle was thrown out of an upstairs window of the restaurant. This particular incident proved, however, to be a bit unusual in that, unfortunately, the bottle hit a Manila policeman on the head.

As a result of some questioning and investigating by the policeman at the scene, Watson, who just happened to be there that night, was charged with being the perpetrator of this breach of proper decorum. A report of the incident was made to duly constituted authorities and a Board of Investigation was convened.

During the hearings of the Board, Watson, having soon been named an interested party, provided himself with counsel in the person of the then — LCdr. James Edward " G n u " Maher, USN, '15 who was engineer officer of TRENTON.

As the proceedings by the Board dragged on and Watson was uncommunicative and appeared worried, we hesitated to question him on the subject. Finally he appeared one day at lunch, wreathed in smiles and ready to talk. " B o y s , " he said, " G n u Maher is the best counsel a man could ever have. He proved to the entire satisfaction of the Board that on the night the catchup bottle was thrown there hadn't been a drink of hard hquor sold at Tom's Dixie Kitchen, also, that no one present had even had a drink of hard liquor in his life, and, in addition, that just as the cop came up the stairs the band was playing 'Onward Christian Soldiers,' — Boy, what a counsel!"

J.H. Nevins, Jr. '25 The Battenberg C u p Shipmate: I just received my July/August copy of Shipmate and read with horror "The Mail b o a t " article by Capt. Roy Smith '34 concerning the Battenberg Cup! I am the Commanding Officer of USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36), the most recent recipient of the coveted CinClantFlt Battenberg Cup! The cup is certainly not " a n engineering trophy" and Capt. Smith can rest assured that the cup he so diligently restored to the U.S. Navy now symbolizes the very pinnacle of Fleet competition.

The Battenberg Cup is presented at the end 10

of each eighteen-month competitive cycle to the Atlantic Fleet's "Best of the Best." The ship is chosen on the basis of operational excellence in Battle Efficiency operations, administration and leadership. It is selected from a field that includes all surface ships in the Atlantic Fleet, including aircraft carriers and all submarines.

Only those ships that won their respective squadron Battle " E " s are even eligible for this prestigious award.

USS UNDERWOOD was chosen as the 1986

Battenberg Cup winner and presented a plaque by Adm. Frank B. Kelso, II CinClantFU. The plaque has a replica of " t h e c u p " on it and is proudly displayed on my ship. The real cup is retained by the respective type commander (in our case by VAdm. McCauley, ComNavSurfLant).

UNDERWOOD was chosen as the best allaround ship from a field of 305 ships. The Battenberg Cup is truly a symbol of competition and has certainly not been cast aside to serve as " a n engineering t r o p h y . " (XO is Class of '74 and one third of the wardroom are USNA grads!)

Mark A. Rogers '70

Shipmate: Thanks to the editorial courtesy of my successor as editor of Shipmate, I was able to see Cdr. Rogers' letter before it went to press. Suffice it to say that I am delighted to learn that the Battenberg Cup has been restored to its proper place as a meaningful trophy in the Fleet. As I noted in my letter, I was most dismayed to have found that for a time it was being misused as an engineering trophy.

I am happy to be able to pass on my sincerest congratulations to Cdr. Rogers, his wardroom and his crew. I am sure that they appreciate the competitive efforts of the other 304 ships who made UNDERWOOD work to be worthy of the trophy.

Roy C. Smith, HI '34

Shipmate: Roy Smith's letter on the Battenberg C u p ( J u l y / A u g u s t Shipmate) brought back the bitter bile to my lips. As Crew Officer of the championship ENTERPRISE whaleboat crew I lost that cup to some damned crooked battleship gang that scraped and caulked their boat after the weigh-ins.

And there was ten bucks of my hard-earned cash in the cup when it changed hands.

Moral: Never enter a money-race with barnacles on your bottom.

Eariy Winters '40

Vice Admiral George C . Dyer Shipmate: Reading the sad news of the passing of VAdm. George C. Dyer '19 in Shipmate July-August 1987 brought back 35-year-old memories of the Korean War. The Admiral was CTF-95, Blockading and Escort Force. I was a TF-95 destroyer escort skipper. My crew and I appreciated any word from the task force commander noting a job well done. Particular morale boosters, however, were those messages we knew were drafted personally by the Admiral. He employed clever rhyme: FROM: CTF 95 TO: CORTRON 11 INFO: CTG 95.2/COMDESFLOT 1/CTE 95.21 Though your guns are few in number And your fire control is less Your voice is like the thunder And results right with the best You've dueled commie shore guns Chased flies from mineswept water Found how fast a carrier runs But asked nor given quarter To the Irish twins of Wonsan To the scourge of Hamhung man To the Corpen, clubber number one George Dyer sends well done TOR: 0457Z/2216KCS Deferred Plain 29 Apr. '52 F.W. Pennoyer '40

* NOTICE * NOTICE T h e B o a r d of T r u s t e e s has Approved an increase in Annual Dues and Life Membership Fees, effective 1 July 1988. Annual Dues, Dues for Alumni widows (remarried) and nonAlumni subscribers will be $25.

Alumni widows will remain at $2. per year.

Life Membership Fees for those who have been graduated less than 30 years will become $405. Those who have been graduated 30 years or more will pay S335.

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CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS

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^ Navy Birthday - 1987 In Washington, D.C., on Pennsylvania Avenue, a statue has been erected in the open air. It is the figure of a man, seven feet high and made of bronze. The man is wearing a white hat, a peacoat, and bell-bottoms. The collar of his peacoat is turned up against the weather. He stands in an amphitheater''whose granite deck contains a polar projection of the world. The granite is of two colors, blue and gray; most of the projection is in blue, representing water. At one hundred feet in diameter by two inches thick, it is the largest and also the heaviest chart of the world in existence. On the chart, the statue has been placed across the Pacific Ocean, looking over the horizon toward the United States. The statue is called, "The Lone Sailor."

Although the Lone Sailor is someone we might recognize, he is not a single person. His race, religion, and ethnic origin are whatever we want them to be. He could be officer or enlisted, male or female.

He could be active duty, a reservist, a civilian. The ocean could be any ocean, and the sailor could be standing on the fantail of a destroyer, in the engineroom of a submarine, on the hangar deck of an aircraft carrier, or in any other special place where Navy people live and work. He is surrounded by loyal, generous shipmates, but we don't see them just now. For this moment, he is alone. He represents all who have served their country far from home, in hardship or hazard.

In his expression there is a thoughtful look—of loneliness and yet of something more. He is thinking of home and of the pain of separation, the challenges that his family faces in making a life without him. But he is also thinking of the task at hand, the mission of his ship or squadron, the ideals of the great nation which he defends. He knows that each hour of his deployment across the oceans is an investment in that defense. And so his look is also one of purpose: excellent in his work, sure of himself and of his leaders, a man people count on, he radiates confidence and strength.

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OFFICERS President R A D M . ROBERT W . M C N I T T USN (Ret.) '38, Annapolis Maryland Vice President

Vice President

(Central Area) —

M R . J. KiRBY EwwiG '45 H o u s t o n , Texas Vice President

(Western

Area) —

M R . A R T H U R B . BRISTOW, J R . '45 Orinda, California Executive

Director

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C A P T . W . S . BUSIK USN (Ret.) ' 4 3 , Annapolis, Maryland Treasurer — C A P T . DANIEL M . TRUAX USN (Ret.) '59, Annapolis, Maryland

TRUSTEES Past President

The Navy Memorial in Washington, with its Lone Sailor, will be dedicated on Tuesday, October 13th, the 212th anniversary of the founding of our service. In one sense, then, the sailor is new. But the qualities he represents, the values he defends, the sacrifices he makes, his communion with the sea—these are timeless, and all of you share in them today, just as the millions share in them who have sailed and fought and died for them since 1775.

(Eastern Area) —

L G E N . HENRY W . BUSE, J R . U S M C (Ret.) '34 Severna Park, Maryland

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V A D M . CHARLES S . M I N T E R , J R . , USN (Ret.) '37 Annapolis, Maryland Superintendent's Representative — C A P T . WnLiAM P . DONNELLY C E C USN '65 USNA, Annapolis, Maryland

Happy Birthday, Navy, and God bless you all.

At Large C. A. H. Trost Admiral, U. S. Navy

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^JBL 13 October 1987 A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS As Sailors gather together all over the world to celebrate the 212th birthday of the United S t a t e s Navy, the Marine Corps proudly salutes your dedication to duty and recognizes your many accomplishments. For over two centuries, the strength and resolve of the United S t a t e s Navy has provided the force and deterrent necessary to protect our shores and national interests. The history of this great country is filled with the tales of courage and valor displayed by those great Americans who have served so magnificently in our Navy.

As a maritime nation, we have always depended on free passage of the oceans and the seas which surround us. The lifeblood of America, and that of our allies, runs through these w a t e r s . Clearly, the security of the world's waterways is critical to the preservation of our way of life. For this we depend heavily on the superior professionalism and selfless sacrifice of our Navy comrades-in-arms. Around the clock and around the globe. Sailors stand the watch, launch and recover planes, and travel silently beneath the sea to ensure that the safe passage of shipping is guaranteed.

As you begin your 213th year in defense of democracy and the American way of life, accept the congratulations and best wishes of your shipmates on the Navy-Marine Corps t e a m . Together we will continue to go where we have to go, and do what has to be done in order to keep America free.

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C A P T . A R T H U R J. ATHENS U S M C '78 A D M . DONALD C . DAVIS USN (Ret.) '44 C A P T . JAMES A. KENNEY USN '58 L C D R . WESLEY A . BROWN C E C , USN (Ret.) '49 Spring Meeting

1989)

C A P T . ROLAND BRANDQUIST USN '60 L T . BARBETTE LOUNDES SC, USN '80 A D M . WESLEY L . M C D O N A L D USN (Ret.) '47 C D R . D . MICHAEL YOUNG USNR '66 (To serve through

Spring Meeting

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C A P T . L E O E R C K USNR (Ret.) '33 R A D M . E D W A R D J. HOGAN, J R . USN '54 M A J . JACK E . O W E N , J R . U S M C '73 C A P T . THOMAS J. PORTER USN '66 From Local Chapters C A P T . JOHN R . WALES USN (Ret.) '51 Annapolis C D R . JAMES N . D ' O R S O USN (Ret.) '52 Chicago M A J . ANTHONY M . MARKS U S M C R (Ret.) '59 Connecticut R A D M . RALPH H . CARNAHAN USN (Ret.) '47 Greater Washington, D . C . Assoc.

V A D M . BERNARD B . FORBES USN (Ret.) '45 H a m p t o n Roads C A P T . E D W A R D A. CHRISTOFFERSON USN (Ret.) '45 Los Angeles C A P T . EUGENE A . HEMLEY USN (Ret.) '40 New York C A P T . WnLLVM F . LAVALLEE USN (Ret.) '55 North Texas C D R . HARRY G . DITTMANN SC USNR '67 Philadelphia C A P T . CARLETON A . K. M C D O N A L D USN (Ret.) '48 Puget Sound

A. M. GRA General, U.S. Marine Corps

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C A P T . E D W A R D E . KERR USN (Ret.) '43 San Francisco C A P T . ERIK C . WOODS USMCR '64 Texas Gulf Coast

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All Hands Double Tragedy in Our Alumni Family The Naval Academy Alumni Family suffered a dual loss in a fatal automobile accident in Florida on 31 July 1987. Lost were Lt. William Blake Ramsey USN '83 and his fiancee, Kristen L. Waller. In 1983, he commanded the Color Company on Worden Field when Miss Waller, as Color Girl, presented him with the Colors.

Lt. Ramsey was assigend to Strike Fighter Squadron 137 at Cecil Field, Florida. He was the son of VAdm. William E. Ramsey USN '53 and Mrs. Ramsey. VAdm. Ramsey is Deputy Commander in Chief of the U.S. Space Agency. Miss Waller was the daughter of former Superintendent, VAdm. Edward C. WaUer USN (Ret.) '49 and Mrs. Waller, who now Uve in California.

Services were held in Jacksonville, Florida, for Lt. Ramsey and in Los Angeles for Mrs. Waller. They were inumed in the Columbarium at the Naval Academy Cemetery.

accessory drive on each of the two new engines. Engine removal normally requires disconnecting all accessories as well as fuel lines. On the A-6F, accessories are mounted on the airframe and driven by the power takeoff shaft, therefore only one disconnect in addition to the fuel Unes is required to remove an engine.

Improved Intruder

A-6F Intruder The first full-scale development A-6F Intruder aircraft has been introduced by Grumman. The A-6F — now under development will be the most advanced all-weather attack aircraft ever flown by the Navy and Marines. Crewed by a pilot and bombardier/navigator, the twin-engined A-6F will perform close air suport, interdiction and deep-strike missions.

It will detect, identify, track and destroy tactical targets in any weather, day or night.

Grumman was awarded a $397.8 million fixed-priced contract in 1984 to develop the A-6F. A $100 million increment for the development of additional capabilities was added in 1986. Prior to its scheduled deUvery in 1990, Grumman will build five full-scale development aircraft to test a variety of new equipment and systems that ultimately will be incorporated into the A-6F. The first of these development aircraft is the aerodynamic and propulsion test vehicle. Its primary function is to test vehicle and aerodynamic improvements and General Electric's new F404-GE-400D engine.

Each new engine provides 10,800 pounds of thrust without an afterburner. This 15 percent increase in power over the current Intruder's engine more than compensates for the weight of the A-6F's additional sophisticated avionics equipment.

Another significant improvement being tested in this particular full-scale development aircraft is a new aircraft-mounted 12

Other systems and equipment that will be tested in subsequent full-scale development aircraft include a sharper, more powerful radar enabUng the crew to track targets at more than twice the range of the present system, and to launch missiles at airborne targets; five new multi-function cockpit displays rather than the three single-function displays used in current aircraft; an auxiUary power unit that provides electrical and hydraulic power and cooUng for preflight checks and eliminates the need for a power cart to start the engines; and avionics equipment common to other Navy aircraft.

Life's A Good Deal For all of us in America, life is a good deal. So is life membership in the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

If you're not already a life member (more than 14,000 Alumni are), consider the advantages to you and to your Alumni Association. First of all, you stand to save a considerable amount of money over the years.

Normal life expectancy is 75 years. Simply subtract your present age from 75 and multiply by $25 to determine future cost of annual dues, which will increase from $20 to $25 effective 1 July 1988. Compare this with the present cost of a life membership — $275 for '57 and earlier; $330 for '58 and later.

There are other personal advantages too.

You won't be bothered with annual renewal

notices for dues, including inevitable future increases. And you'll never miss an issue of Shipmate. You'll receive a beautiful wallet sized, permanent hfe membership card with your name imprinted. Best of all, you'll experience the good feeling of knowing that you're enhancing the long-term ability of your Alimini Association to support the Naval Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen.

How does your life membership benefit the Alumni Association? It saves the expense of administrative time, stationery and postage in mailing renewal notices and in processing returns. It results in a higher and more stable level of membership, enabling us to provide services and support through organized efforts that far exceed the capacity of any one individual. It builds up our Life Membership Fund, in which all life membership fees are deposited. EventuaUy the Fund will grow so that it will not only cover the costs of servicing Ufe members, but could provide additional direct support to the Academy in the endowment area. Under our Life Membership Plan at Graduation for Midshipmen, 99% of each Class now graduate as paid-up life members in the Association.

Now is the time to act! Effective 1 July 1988, life membership fees will be increased as follows: Now 1 July 1988 Class of '58 & earlier $275 $335 Class of '59 & later $330 $405 At the request of many Alumni, we have initiated an installment payment plan. Here's the way it works: For Alumni whose class graduated more than 30 years ago, the total fee is $275. Send your first payment of $68.75 along with your complete name and address, and we will bill you the same amount in three additional quarterly installments. For those whose Class graduated less than 30 years ago, the total fee is $330 and the first payment is $82.50.

There are no carrying charges.

Beat the increase in dues and fees! Mail the total life membership fee or your first installment now to: USNA Alumni Association, Alumni House, 247 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21402-5068.

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NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PLACEMATS AND COASTERS

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Order Form Those who have travelled to Europe have probably noticed that food is usually served on hot plates placed on protective mats. These Alumni piacemats and coasters are hand made in England using a seven layer laminating process with a cork backing, resulting in a high quality product that will last for a long time.

Sizes are IVi inches by 9!/2 inches for the placemat and 4 inches square for the coaster size. (This size placemat is meant to hold a dinner plate with silver and glassware arranged at the sides.)

With the Naval Academy Seal in gold on a navy blue background, these mats are truly handsome and will complement any table setting or gathering.

Mat prices include postage within the continental U.S. Please allow 6 weeks for delivery.

Please accept my order for the following: Alumni Association Piacemats Set offour, IVi" by 9'/2", price per set $31.00 Quantity _sets Alumni Association Coasters Set offour, 4" by 4", price per set $9.00 Quantity _ _sets (Maryland residents please add 5% sales tax) For shipment outside continental U.S., please add 10% of product cost $ Total Enclosed: $_ Ship to: Name .

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Our curved and straight wedding bands may be set with stones to match the miniature, or designed to suit your individual taste. Resetting miniatures by our creative craftsmen continues to be one of our most sought after services. Miniature class crests for 60 different classes can be transformed into charms, pins, earrings, tie tacs, cufflinks or other custom-made jewelry. Our handsome bronze Academy and class crests are impressive wall plaques.

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Superintendent's Report Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott U S N

Having just completed my first year as Superintendent, I believe it appropriate to reflect on where we have been, and what we have done and to set the course for the year ahead.

As I write this, former and current Midshipmen are undergoing important transitions. Last year's graduates are finishing their leave or temporary duty, reporting to their first permanent duty assignments as junior officers in the Navy and Marine Corps. Soon enough, those officers will be able to judge the value of their four years at Annapolis.

In a few days, the Brigade reports and another Plebe Summer ends. What a summer it was — the hottest and most humid in the past 50 years. Still, the members of the Class of 1991 did exceedingly well, demonstrating intelligence, drive, physical endurance and perseverance. I am proud of my first Plebe Class. As civiUans, they plunged headlong into the Summer and emerged full of promise and enthusiasm.

I am pleased, but not surprised. We have one of our best Plebe classes. The 1315 young men and women who entered the Academy this July were chosen from 15,565 apphcants. According to USA Today, the Naval Academy is the most selective college in the United States. This says a lot about the Naval Academy and the young men and women who decided to commit themselves to a minimum of nine years in uniform.

These people are achievers. More than 81 percent were in the top fifth of their senior class in high school; 85 percent were varsity athletes, 58 percent were elected to the National Honor Society and 8 percent were Eagle Scouts. They know these are past achievements. Any new laurels they win will be won in a tougher environment with much more stringent rules. I am confident they will succeed.

On Induction Day, I told the Class of 1991 that in order to successfully complete four years at the Naval Academy they would have to excel in five measures of excellence, if you will — academics, physicial education, professional performance, honor and conduct.

The phrase "five measures of excellence" may be new, but the measures themselves are not. They are all part of the same mission Shipmate, October 1987

which, in slightly different form, has guided the Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy since 1845.

The Naval Academy mission has provided a clarity of purpose which has kept us on an even keel through a turbulent 142 years of war and peace. Academically, the turbulence of the 1960s and 70s created havoc among many American universities as they tried to provide their students with a "relevant" education. The question is only now being asked, "relevant to what?"

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Two scholars, Allan Bloom of the University of Chicago and E.D. Hirsch, Jr. of the University of Virginia, recently published books taking higher education to task for giving students in the 1960s and 70s what they wanted rather than what they needed — and in the 1980s preparing them only for financially rewarding careers.

As our mission clearly states, we are in the business of graduating professional officers — and we do a fine job of preparing our young men and women mentally, morally and physically for the challenges that await them in the Fleet. The career we prepare them for is more personally rewarding than financially demanding.

Although our academically demanding program consists of the core curriculum; a strong majors option in 10 accredited

disciplines; and professional development courses, the key to our academic success has been, and will be, our core curriculum. By insisting that every Midshipman take specific courses in mathematics, science, engineering, the humanities and social sciences, we give them the kind of foundation which not only allows them to enter any field in the Naval Service, but also ensures they have a wellrounded educational and cultural background. By the very nature of our careers, the education we offer at the Naval Academy will always be technical in nature, growing and developing with advances in technology.

But we also know leadership demands the understanding of human nature and society which can only come from serious study of the liberal arts.

Last year, we expanded our humanities program, requiring each Midshipman to take additional courses in the humanities and offering for the first time a minors program in modern foreign language. I anticipate the Naval Academy humanities program will continue to grow and am hopeful that in the not-too-distant future, we will erect a new humanities building to handle the expansion.

The first year of issuing computer to Plebes was a success, though a qualified one.

For many of last year's Plebes, the computer we issued during Plebe Summer was the first they had ever used. We found that once they learned to type, they tended to use their personal computers as expensive typewriters.

Faculty members throughout the Yard have been working hard to integrate personal computers into the curriculum by testing and developing software which Midshipmen will use to complete their assignments. The Classes of '90 and '91 as well as others in the Brigade will use computers as a basic tool for learning.

While the issuance of personal computers has taken the academic program into another dimension, it has also exacerbated the problem of overcrowding in Bancroft Hall. This has been a problem for years, but the reality of trying to shoehorn three Midshipmen and three computers into a room designed for two has brought the issue into sharper focus. We hope to alleviate the situation in the near future with the construction of two new wings to Bancroft Hall. The request is 15

in the MILCON program and while it will not be a reahty during my tenure as Superintendent, hopefully it will not be too far off.

This year's Plebe Summer was physically demanding. We did not do that just to be tough on the Class of 1991. We did it to make sure this Plebe Class is as prepared as possible for the rigors of a difficult year — actually, a difficult four years.

Physical education is a case where the more things change, the more things stay the same. They physical education program is as soUd as ever. Every Midshipman will still take regular physical education courses and also play an intercollegiate, intramural or club sport every season. The real change is in the character of our intercollegiate teams.

A number of big-name players have graduated. Track star Ron Harris has taken his 11 N-stars to the Fleet; All America Mary Balch is awaiting aviation training; and David Robinson is now slam-dunking construction problems as an ensign in the Civil Engineer Corps.

Of course, the nature of intercollegiate sports is that players come and go every four years. Our outstanding coaches have to take a new group of players every year and mold a winning team. One of whom great things are expected this year is our new football coach Elliot Uzelac. Going to practices, talking with players, coaches. Midshipmen, staff faculty and Alumni, I sense a feeling that this is going to be a year to remember — particularly on 5 December when we whip Army in my hometown, Philadelphia. I know you will all be there with me at least in spirit.

Like most schools, football and basketball are some of our most visible, and perhaps our most popular intercollegiate sports. They are not, of course, our only intercollegiate sports. We have 33 such sports, with 23 offered to men and 10 to women. Last year we not only had our best ever overall winning record — 72 percent, but also we had 37 All-Americas in addition to David Robinson. I hope this year we will do even better.

Sports at the Naval Academy are played not just for fun. They are our way of building character, endurance, teamwork, self-confidence and leadership. These are all qualities important to a naval officer. Sports are every bit a part of professional development as the fundamentals of Naval Leadership course taught during Plebe Year.

Diuing the past year, we have strengthened our professional performance program by strengthening traditional Naval Academy values. We have adopted procedures for early identification and rapid remediation of deficient Midshipmen; streamlined the administration of the conduct system; \6

modified our weight control program to be similar to the one used in the Fleet; increased our drug and alcohol education program; and overhauled our Plebe indoctrination system for a tougher, more professional, more positive experience.

For all of its 142 years, sailing has been an important part of professional training at the Naval Academy. This year, we began the gradual replacement of the venerable Luders yawls which have served the Academy well for over 20 years. This Spring, we took the first delivery of the sloops which will comprise the foundation of our ocean sailtraining program.

We also expanded the geographic scope of our Summer Cruise program. For the first time. Yard Patrol craft went into the Great Lakes. In addition to being a professionally rewarding experience, the Great Lakes cruise provided many people in the Midwest their first opportunity to see the YPs and meet Naval Academy Midshipmen in the process.

In the area of warfare trianing, we are enlarging our naval tactical wargaming (NAVTAG) facilities, giving more Midshipmen an opportunity to sharpen their skills. Last year we participated in our first, and very beneficial, intercollegiate NavTag competition against the NROTC unit from Peim State University.

On I-day, I touched on conduct and honor as they relate to professional development.

Actually, they have more to do with human development. When we stress to Midshipmen the importance of good conduct and impeccable honor, we build in them the kind of character we expect them to demonstrate not only at the Naval Academy or in the Fleet, but also throughout their lives.

Last year the Secretary of Education, William Beimett, made himself very unpopular with college leaders throughout the country by accusing colleges of throwing up their hands when faced with social problems such as drugs or alcohol abuse. He said most universities would not even "dream of claiming to offer a moral education to their students." We would not dream of not offering a moral education to our Midshipmen, and we certainly do not throw up our hands at the prospect of regulating the use of alcohol and drugs.

From the beginning of Plebe Year, we indoctrinate Midshipmen about the responsible use of alcohol and the Navy's zero tolerence of illegal drugs. Conduct violations — including the abuse of alcohol and drugs — result in dismissal.

Honor is no less important than conduct.

We emphasize that honor is the backbone of the Navy and is not debatable or negotiable.

This is something which will never change.

The Honor Concept continues to govern life

at the Naval Academy. Not merely a concept which simply says "Midshipmen will not lie, cheat or steal," it is a way of life; a system by which Midshipmen learn to make conscious decisions about right and wrong and to choose the right course of action.

These five measures of excellence then are what we weave together into a seamless, purposeful program — an environment in which each activity effects every element of Midshipman Ufe. One thing we have lacked at the Naval Academy for a long time is a facility which could serve as a meeting place for the entire Brigade of Midshipmen for educational lectures, professional programs, entertainment and indoor athletic contests. A solution to this situation is now just around the comer.

We will this Fall begin preliminary construction for the Brigade Activities Center (BAC) on Isherwood Field. The BAC will be a multi-purpose building which will serve as a focus of Midshipman life outside Bancroft Hall.

In two years we will have a first class, airconditioned facility for Forrestal Lectures, Masqueraders and Glee Club performance, basketball games and — if we need it, indoor graduations. I know I speak for all of you when I say I cannot wait for the day when we use Halsey Field House just as a field house.

The Brigade Activities Center will mark a new era at the Naval Academy courtesy of your generosity. When you are in the Yard in the years ahead, please check the progress of construction and then visit the BAC and watch with us as this dream becomes a realty.

My final comment, with regard to the course for the year ahead, is related to the combination of academic and professional development at the Naval Academy. Each is equally essential in our objective of providing junior officers to the Naval Service who are prepared to make an immediate contribution to the watch organization of their first duty station.

We take this responsibility seriously and I can assure you that all members of the Naval Academy family are aware I expect both academics and professional development to be rigorous. There is no greater purpose for this institution than providing educated leaders to the Fleet.

I have given you an overview of some of the progress we made last year in continuing the Naval Academy tradition of excellence as well as my philosophy of the Naval Academy experience. With the outstanding Midshipmen we get each year, our dedicated staff and faculty and our loyal Alumni, this year should be one of our best ever. I look forward to working with and meeting as many of you as possible. (^ Shipmate, October 1987

Stud Manor New London,

1933

Lieutenant Arthur L. W i l s o n , U S N (Ret.) In early 1933 an AlNav came through inviting SubSchool applications. Submarines! By God that must be the most exciting branch of the Navy, I decided. I lost no time getting my request in.

Cdr. "Dutch" Heim, my exec on the light cruiser CINCINNATI, expressed surprise that I showed an interest in pigboats. "Why in the world do you want sub duty, Al?" he asked with a quizzical frown. "Does that crowded cramped kind of life really appeal to you?" This question, especially coming from my exec, a prematurely-gray fatherfigure, took me aback. I hadn't thought of submarines in that way. To me it was the adventurous world of Jules Verne's Capt.

Nemo, skipper of a mysterious monster roaming beneath the seas, and later I felt lucky I was selected. Now, for a spht second, I thought maybe I should reconsider. But I answered, "I think I will \ike it, commander.

I like to poke around and explore in strange places."

"Well," he said, "good luck to you. It would be the last thing in this man's Navy that /would choose."

The officer-trainee group for the latter half of 1933 numbered 29 called from various parts of the surface fleet. All were ordered to report to the Commanding Officer, Submarine Base, New London by 30 June. I got permission to travel from the CINCY at Long Beach across the U.S. in my own automobile and be reimbursed at the generous rate of five cents a mile. My ensign's pay, about $140 a month was also a respectable amount for a mere 24-year-old. Of the 29 in the sub class, eight of us were bachelors. The rest were comfortably married and living in places of their own choosing not far from the base.

I say comfortably married because that status automically brought extra pay which in those depressed times was more than enough for a nice spacious apartment. We bachelors were assigned single rooms with a common head down the passageway in a place called Quarters D on the base.

Nowadays they would call it BOQ. We ate at an Officers' Mess in the same building and every morning before leaving for classes we had to have our rooms in strict order: racks Shipmate, October 1987

made, room swept out, the meager furniture properly placed and dusted. Inspections were made to see that we did all this. In short.

Quarters D reminded us of the Naval Academy from which we thought we had graduated at least two years before. Not only that, but we were aware of our married counterparts living in beaiitiful arpartments, leaving them each morning to be cared for by their wives, and drawing more pay in the bargain.

Actually the situation did not bother me.

I hadn't given it any thought since my classes and the training at sea in Long Island Sound took most of my time and attention. A few of the other bachelors, however, were annoyed by the discrimination, especially one of my closest friends, a certain Dudly Walker Morton, a young j.g. out of '30. He was never called Dudley but known as "Mushmouth" or "Mush," possibly because of his southern drawl, but I'd become so used to it, I never noticed. When he spoke it was with authority and conviction and that I liked.

Well, good old Mush decided, without consulting the rest of the bachelor contingent, that we'd had enough of Quarters D. He went to the Sub Base exec and told him that we bachelors were moving out and getting another place at our own expense.

"Moving out? You mean moving off the base entirely? You can't do that! These are the quarters provided by the government for unmarried officers."

"Yes sir. We know that and I don't mean to be disrespectful. But just because the government provides quarters in lieu of a housing allowance doesn't mean we must stay here."

"Well, we'll see about that," snapped the Commander, but Mush detected a degree of uncertainty in his tone. When Mush informed the rest of us of the decision "we" had made, he also told us of a grand old residence down on the New London beachfront that he had rented for us. He had not previously breathed a word about this either.

"There are eight of us," Mush explained, "and each of us will have to pay only $15 month to live in this elegant, fully furnished, three-story residence, with lots of rooms, a

fireplace, grand piano, and four heads counting the two small ones on the first deck.

We'll hire a butler to make the beds and keep things clean, and we'll eat our meals out — in downtown hash houses or maybe later we'll get ourselves a good cook."

It sounded so good that all eight of us transferred our belingings the very next night. There were never any repercussions from the Sub Base exec and we settled down into a fabulous, non-reg existence. I don't recall how we determined room asignments but I'm sure it was done in Navy fashion according to rank. Since I was an ensign arid several others were lieutenants Q.g.), I was well below the top-raiiking bachelor. Nevertheless, I got a nice single room on the second deck with a desk, a double bed, and a large window. It was very comfortable and during the first week I never once made up my rack, Jimmy Dempsey, a Classmate from '31, and another member of the infamous eight, was given the job of hiring a butler since Jimmy had originally come from New London. Jimmy dug up a so-called "old friend" in town named Timothy and strongly recommended him for the position. I'm sure we paid Timothy too little money and I'm equally sure nobody had carefully explained to him what his duties were. Certainly he knew, however, his essential chore was to make up all the racks daily. Jobs were scarce at that time and one would have thought Timothy would do the best he could. Tim did do his best but only at one endeavor — that was to search for and find our carefullyhidden supply of booze tucked away in an obscure nook in the attic.

Late each afternoon when we came home from classes, we found not a single rack made up, but Timothy stretched out oh one of them snoring like a foghorn and impossible to awaken, no matter how hard he was shaken. On the third successive day of trying to joh Timothy back into the world of reality, we finally made him understand that his guzzhng services were no longer required.

We lost the salary advance we had given him in consideration of his "broke" plight when he started. Jim Coe told him he owed us five dollars for room rent. "We won't press charges though," said Coe, "if you'll just 17

get out of here and stay out." Tim had lost his key to the house but we later found it on the basement stairway.

Jim Coe, '30, another of the unattached eight, was our contact man with the Coast Guard in getting liquor. These were the days of prohibition and a good source of alcoholc drinks was invaluable. Navy torpedo fuel was good, pure grain alcohol, but purposely contaminated by the Supply Corps with a reddish additive that not only made it taste awful, but rendered it dangerous to imbibe.

Nevertheless, submariners found a way of pmifying this stuff called "pink lady." They used a distillation process to remove the impurities as well as the telltale pink color, but I steered clear of it. I never trusted anyone's "guarEmteed" process. On the other hand I drank freely of Coe's bathtub gin that he made from grain alcohol seized by the Coast Guard from "rum runners" operating off Long Island. The Coast Guard Academy was located at New London, and still is, but I'm sure the academy was in no way connected with the contraband alcohol.

When Jim mixed his jimiper additive to these quaUty spirits, he made a top-grade gin that cost us very little.

It should not have surprised anyone that Mush Morton had his own moniker for our seaside mansion. Almost from the day we moved in he called our fancy abode in the plush Neptune Park section, STUD MANOR. It was a figment of Mush's irrepressible sense of humor and no doubt based upon an element of reality as well. No matter how self-discipUned they might be, a group of eight young bachelors in the prime of their lives could hardly be expected to keep their eyes from the attractive undergrads of nearby Connecticut College for Women and the young nurses of New London's Community Hospital. Just about every night of the week a party of some kind enlivened Stud Manor. There was a huge blazing fireplace to snuggle around and a fine piano for anyone who could make use of it. None of the infamous eight could play but frequently one of the local fenmies would put on a great performance. With the help of Coe's 100proof gin all hands regularly let off steam.

We had ranking Navy visitors with their wives several times each week and whenever they mentioned the name of our place, which they did frequently, it was always with a tolerant chuckle.

After the debacle with our butler, Timothy, Mush decided we needed someone who was not only dependable, but who could cook and hopefully provide some motherly care. Somehow he found the ideal person, a middle-aged black lady who immediately understood what was needed and provided it — a tidy house, good food, and a personal 18

interest. Mush introduced her to all of us.

"This is Ma," he said. "Ma will take good care of us but we have to take good care of her, too. Don't forget that. Be nice to her and show that you appreciate what she does."

Ma, like the rest of us, was unattached, perhaps had a family someplace, I never knew. She was a Godsend — always wore a friendly expression on a dimpled face that was ready to burst into laughter with the slightest encouragement. I don't remember what we paid her, but whatever it was, it wasn't enough. Ma cooked our breakfasts to individual order, made our dinners, and kept the tremendous house tidy and clean.

Only now, when I think about it, do I reaUze what a remarkable accomplishenmt that was.

At dinner time when we often embarked upon philosophical discussions. Ma would emerge from the kitchen and add her personal opinions and advice. Somehow, our debates triggered an urge within Ma to keep all of us on the path of righteousness, usually with a quote from the Bible. She may have been unsophisticated but her heart was full of pure goodness. Constantly she gushed with jokes and laughter, largely as a result of frequent praises heaped upon her by Mush. Ma was supremely happy in "spoiling" her eight uniformed "boys" whom she grew to love. And We loved Ma in return, but not as much as Mush did. He talked about her for years afterward, corresponded with her, passd on news about her, and regarded her as a dear friend for whom he sincerely cared.

Our instructor in diesel engines was Lt. Eddie Durgin '22 who later retired as a rear admiral. His great sense of humor was evident in his very first lecture. "The basic difference between diesel engines and other types of internal-combuston engines," he said, "is that diesels do not have spark plugs.

They get their ignition in an entirely different way." He went on to explain.

"At the end of this course," he continued, "if any student on his final exam turns in a paper sketching a diesel with spark plugs on it, that student can kiss his submarine career good-bye." His words came with a chuckle and we all joined in. Needless to say, we couldn't let an opening like that go by without some counter-measure. When Christmas time came 'round the Stud Manor group sent Durgin a hand-sketched holiday card featuring a diesel engine bristling with prominent A-C spark plugs. We all jointly signed the card but were cautious enough to include a note: "This is not a final exam paper."

Considering all the nightly partying that went on at Stud Manor, the instructors and married students couldn't fathom how the

bachelors manged to achieve their unexpected high grades. Classes and training extended through five days a week and every Saturday morning all trainees took a lengthy examination. Week after week the bachelors knocked those exams for a loop. Invariably their grades were higher than those of the married men. How come? — they wondered.

Those bachelors fool around every night instead of studying like they're supposed to.

How do they do it?

Well, we had a system. There was absolutely no partying on Friday nights. Not only that, but we didn't go to bed all night on Fridays. Instead we had an organized cram operation, continuous from right after dinner until breakfast time Saturday — a 12-hour period of study, question and answer sessions, math exercises, lectures from one to another in accordance with individual aptitudes. The system did not long remain secret. Soon a number of married students were coming to Stud Manor to attend the Friday-night marathons. It was a method that worked, partly because we had some exceptional brains in the group and partly because we all had the youth and stamina to endure those all-night sessions.

The study system was not our only organizational iimovation. Our transportation arrangement was equally unusual. In our group of eight, only four owned automobiles. I had a Nash which I'd acquired in Pennsylvania and there were three other cars. To make it convenient for all hands we parked the four cars in a vacant lot across the street and left the keys in the ignitions. In that way any one of the eight took whatever car he wanted and ownership was disregarded. It was seldom that no car was in the lot. Theft was something we never worried about. People were trustworthy and Neptune Park was a top-class neighborhood.

During one busy period when I was using other cars, I noted that I had not seen my own car for three days. But, because of our system I wasn't concerned. The following evening I received a phone call. "This is Inspector Davis at the New London Police Station. Are you Ensign Arthur Wilson?"

"Yes, I am."

"Are you the owner of a Nash sedan with Pennsylvania license plates number 87-251?"

"Yes, that's my car."

"Where is your car now?"

"Right now, I don't know where it is."

"You mean you have no idea where your own car is?"

"Well, you see there are a lot of guys living here and there is a shortage of cars..."

1 tried to explain our system but the inspector didn't seem to understand.

"This all sounds sort of jinglebrained to me," he said. "We'd like to have you appear Shipmate, October 1987

The 'Infamous Eight' of STXID MANOR, New London, Sept. 1933. Front (L to R): Jimmy Dempsey '31 Al Wilson '31, Biddy Fitzgerald '31, Ike Holtz '31. Rear (L to R): Mush Morton '30, Barney Sieglaff '31, Jim Coe '30, Rebel Lowrance '30.

at the Courthouse for a hearing at 1 p.m. tomorrow. We have your car but we also have several questions."

"That's fine," I said. "Thank you, sir. I'll be there."

I appeared as requested wearing my best blue service uniform thinking that might help. It turned out the poUce had found my car on the outskirts of New London standing in the middle of a main thoroughfare, with its engine running, its lights on, and doors open, shortly fter 0100 a couple of nights before the hearing. I fielded a barrage of questions and eventually they were satisfied and understood our transportation system.

They understood it, but thought it was a hairbrained idea and told me to see that it was dropped. I retrieved my car and promptly put the incident out of my mind as something of little importance..

About two weeks later I was reading a copy of the Bridgeport Herald, a sensational scandal sheet that came out weekly in Connecticut. On page three was a headline in bold black letters extending clear across the top of the page: ENSIGN WILSON GETS IN DEEP WATER WITH HIS CAR. The first thought that came to me was that some Coast Guard ensign had become involved in serious trouble and all the shameful details were now being divulged. I was well into the second paragraph before I realized it was me they were talking about! Then I recalled seeing reporters in the courtroom. The news story twisted my testimony into evidence of highly questionable behavior on my part. I had mentioned recently attending a wedding Shipmate, October 1987

and, in reply to a question, admitted having a couple of drinks at the reception afterwards. The writeup inferred that the reception became a disorderly party leading to crazy and dangerous parking of cars. They attacked our "boneheaded" practice of leaving keys in vacant cars and reported that heavy female traffic had been observed going in and out of our residence. Fortunately they didn't learn the unofficial name of our manor house. I had to marvel, however, at their creativity in puffing up an insignificant auto theft into a statewide calamity. A camera that I had left in my car was never recovered and the news article ended with the opinion that my loss was partial payment for my sins.

One of the more exciting parts of SubSchool was practicing an escape from a sunken submarine. We did not, of course, take one of our R-boats to the bottom of Long Island Sound and try getting out of her. That would have required flooding a good part of the sub. We learned escape procedures entirely on land, simulating actual conditions. At New London the Navy had constructed a tall escape tower that looked much like a lighthouse. There was a similar one at Pearl Harbor. This tower was filled with water and the idea was to escape from the bottom, where the water was 100-feetdeep, to the surface at the top. Very clever, we thought. We were anxious to see how it really worked.

Before starting they divided us into eightman groups. My group was then led into the base of the 'lighthouse,' not directly into the

water, of course, but first into a large steel tank painted white inside and brightly lighted. We sat on two long benches, four on each, facing one another and wearing only swimming trunks. Next they closed the airtight door and began releasing compressed air into this sealed container of sea-diving neophytes.

We joked and laughed to relieve tension, constantly glancing at the pressure gauge just above our heads. Slowly the pressure was building up. We wouldn't be ready to enter the bottom of the tower until our bodies were subjected to pressure equal to 100 feet of water. As the pressure increased our voices changed to a higher and higher pitch. No one had warned us this would happen but soon we were laughing uproariously at the squeaky tones issuing forth as we tried to talk. We were a strange group indeed — like an aviary of hairy-legged, screeching, squealing, tropical birds. It was the funniest environment I had ever experience and it definitely dissipated all tension.

When the pressure reached that required, one by one we put on a Momsen lung filled with oxygen (also under high pressure) and entered the deep water through a vestibule arrangement of doors. A Momsen lung is a small version of a modem scuba-diving outfit without the bulky tank of oxygen. It consists of a rubber bag of oxygen strapped onto a man's chest. We breathed through a tube inserted into the mouth and fitting securely against the upper and lower gums. At the same time a spring-clamp kept the nose tightly shut.

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One by one we ascended a rope leading to the surface. The purpose of the rope was not for climbing but for holding back from ascending too fast. At each ten-foot interval there was a knot in the rope where we stopped to take five deep breaths before going up to the next knot. Throughout the ascent bubbles of excess oxygen continuously rose to the surface in front of our faces. This oxygen was expanding and escaping from the limg through a reUef valve. It was a distraction, but a welcome one, reassuring us that pressure was decreasing and all was going okay. A too-rapid decrease will result in a person's getting the bends, something not only painful but often fatal. This happens when a bubble of nitrogen forms in the bloodstream; it could reach the heart.

Going to the surface we were Uke a procession of toy monkeys on a string. When I reached the knot at 20 feet below the surface I suddenly felt a man's head hit the bottom of my feet, then a heavy foot on my shoulder, and finally a foot stepping on my head. Later I learned that the nose chp on the man below me had come off, he panicked, and scrambled quickly to the surface.

Luckily he didn't knock my limg off in the process. Also he was close enough to the surface to avoid getting the bends.

Torpedo firing was, to be sure, highly challenging but something we all appreciated was the opportunity to take our girl friends out for a dive in a submarine. With advance permission we could extend such invitations and it was an experience the young ladies never forgot. When I took my own girl friend out we tried to spot some marine Ufe through the thick ports in the conning tower but saw nothing. The sub, silent as it was when submerged, frightened all sea Ufe away.

When Halloween came around the base commander held a costume party at the officers' club with a good local orchestra.

Who had the most original costume? Mush Morton, of course. He came dressed as a submarine! How did he do it? WeU, his principal garment was an empty barrel painted up to resemble the hull of an R-boat. The barrel himg suspended from his shoulders by leather straps. Inside the barrel he wore a suit of long winter underwear. On his head was a black derby and in his mouth a fat cigar.

He wore shoes he could dance in, but the funniest parts were the holes he had cut into the body of the huU, both fore and aft. These were labeled with the famiUar names of standard submarine openings, Uke "A vent," "B vent," "main ballast," "exhaust," etc.

These openings were located in suggestive place on the anatomy of the hull and caused gales of laughter.

Our six-month tour of duty at New London came to an end with graduation in 20

January 1934. All 29 were assigned submarine billets throughout the Fleet taking into account each officer's preference, and awarding assignments according to final class standing. The majority of Stud Manorites, including myself, wanted the Asiatic Fleet (China and the PhiUppines) and we all got exactly what we requested. The married guys didn't fare as well.

Ike HolU

Commanded TITNA, BAYA, the Wolf Pack known as Holtz's Cats; retired as captain.

Rebel Lowrance Commanded KINGFISH, SEA DOG; hsted among top siib skippers of WW II; sank 9 ships on 7 patrols; selected to and retired as vice admiral.

Mush Morton

Commanded R-S, WAHOO; listed as the third top sub skipper of WW II; sank 17 ships on 6 patrols; following his most successful patrol he is remembered for tying a broom to his extended periscope as he returned to Pearl Harbor, indicating a clean sweep; several historians have written extensively about Mush Morton; the loss of "Mush the Magnificent" to the Japanese caused profound shock throughout our submarine force. Lost in Wahoo. Oct. '43.

Barney Sieglaff

Commanded TAUitx;, TENCH; listed as the llth top sub skipper of WW II; sank 15 ships on 7 patrols; selected to and retired as rear admiral.

Al Wilson

Author of this article. See 'Contributors' Biographies' in front of this issue.

Career Notes — Stud Manor's "Infamous Eight" Jim Coe

Commanded S-39,

SKIPJACK, CKCO;

listed among top sub skippers of WW II; sank 7 ships on 7 patrols. (Read: Pigboat 39 — An American Sub Goes to War, by Bobbette Gugliotta, Univ.

Press of Kentucky). Lost in Cisco to Japanese, Oct. '43.

Jimmy Dempsey Commanded S-37, SPEARFISH, COD; hsted among top sub skippers of WW II; sank 9 ships on 10 patrols; retired as rear admiral.

Biddy Fitzgerald Set up NROTC Unit at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; served with Naval Mission training program in Latin America; retired as commander.

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A Few Mistakes and Other Bagatelles Captain Frederick L. T a e u s c h U S N (Ret.)

After more than 40 years the memory of events becomes a bit hazy, but here are a few that stick in my mind. I am sure the same events are recalled differently by others who were present.

I was fresh out of Submarine School and reported on board USS PERMIT in Cavite just prior to the Pearl Harbor attack. It was a time of trial and tribulation. On our first war patrol we stood watch on watch. At my lowly level as Communications Officer I spent most of my off-watch time decoding messages. If I was lucky I could finish in time to go on watch again. Sleep was hard to come by.

As Commissary Officer my bete noire was to run out of food. Headquarters had shifted from Manila to Surabaja, Java, and when provisions were running low, we finally sent a message to the effect that we had six days food left at half rations including emergency rations. Six days later we received a message to remain on station. By that time we were down to a quarter then an eighth rations.

When we got into Surabaja the cupboard was completely bare. From our Dutch Uaison officer I got a key to a nearby warehouse that had a supply of canned goods. I was supervising a working party extracting provisions when an American staff officer appeared and told me that I had no authority to take that food and for me to report myself to headquarters.

Just then the air raid alarm sounded and the working party and I jumped into a handy dry ditch. A bomb hit the warehouse. I was amazed at how smaU the hole was in the corrigated roof and how sudh a small bomb could scatter the piles of canned goods. We salvaged quite a lot, and I never saw the staff officer again.

To save a continuous radio watch on board, I would go frequently to headquarters to pick up our radio traffic. We had been under increasingly heavy air attack, and I remember a Dutch submarine was sunk in the naval basin, and we watched the obsolete Dutch cruiser JAVA sink alongside the pier just ahead of us. I went to headquarters to pick up the traffic late one evening and the Shipmate, October 1987

place seemed as hectic and normal as usual.

When I returned early the next morning it was completely deserted except for a cleaning lady swabbing the deck. I went back aboard and set the radio watch. Most of the allied shipping had gone by this time, and the few remaining ships that could move departed the next day or so. It was very lonly. Eventually we received a message asking us why we hadn't reported on station!

Our area assignment had gone out sometime between midnight and 0700 when I had last visited headquarters.

Our area was not far to the north of Surabaja, and we had no sooner arrived on station than we received a message saying a friendly task force would pass near us that night and to stay clear. Sure enough, many dark shapes soon approached, heading right at us. We tried to pull to one side and flashed the recognition signal with our signal gun.

I still remember the challenge was "COSY" and the reply was "SOUP." We flashed "COSY" several times at the nearest dark shape and got an unintelligible reply. Several shapes turned toward us and it seemed prudent to dive. We finished receiving a message as we went under, and I decoded it to the tune of numerous depth charges. The message said the task force was not friendly but was unfriendly! It was the main Japanese invasion force.

Our area was shifted further into the Java Sea crossing a theoretical traffic lane. We spent several days in a heavy overcast and knew we were in the Java Sea but not precisely where. As "George" I had the midwatch one night and picked up a darker blotch in the haze. We had no radar and the lookouts could not see it. 1 called the Captain, Moon Chappie, and we cautiouly headed down its bearing until it was confirmed. We went to battle stations and since I could see it best. Moon told me to stay on the bridge and keep my binoculars continually trained on the target. Our fire control information was Moon's estimate of the angle between my binoculars and our bow.

No ranges. The plotting party after considerable doubt came up with a tentative

enemy course. We were flooded down without much way on. I can hear it now.

Moon shouting down the conning tower hatch, "Put another engine on the line, the S.O.B. s getting away." Just then a shudder and a crunch and we were dead in the water. We were aground. We backed and filled and blew and grunted and groaned and could not get off. Came the dawn and there we were, like a beached whale, on submereged De Bril bank off Macassar, Celebes, having made an approach on a skeleton light house. Eventually after much effort we caine clear, wounded but ready to fight again.

Sometime later we were assigned a rendezvous at a specific time and date at a specific spot to the west of Corregidor. At the appointed time and place and during the midwatch, we picked up a dark blob, exchanged recognition signals, and came alongside a PT boat. The C O . was Vince Schumacher, a year ahead of me at the Naval Academy and with whom I had dinner the night before Pearl Harbor. Vince told us that we were an alternate means of transportation for Gen. Douglas MacArthur, but that he had decided to go further south and fly to AustraUa instead of going by submarine.

Vince was low on fuel, had engine trouble, and asked if we could take him and his crew aboard and sink his PT boat. We hit his PT boat with our deck gun, resulting in a big bonfire, and with Japs near at hand, dove.

We went back to a section watch and I was still the O.D. Vince was looking through the priscope at his first command sinking in flames. He turned around with a stricken look. "My God, I forgot the million bucks!"

On leaving Corregidor he had been handed a sack with a million dollars worth of paper Phillipine pesos.

It was a good thing that we took aboard as much food as we could in Surabaja. We lined the passageways with canned fruit and cases of Dutch hash, called "Klopstok."

Breakfast was: Course 1, some tinned fruit and Course 2, "Klopstok." For lunch and dinner we reversed the order, first "Klopstok," then fruit. We also had flour and good butter. After sinking the PT boat.

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we put into Corregidor and took off some refugees, bringing the total personnel on board to over 110, twice as many as we usually had. The people we got from Corregidor couldn't seem to get enough to eat, so our conmiissary was working aU the time baking bread and cooking. Anyway, the food from Surabaja was more than welcome even if our menu was somewhat Umited. A Dutch hotdog hash was better than no "Klopstok" at all. We had obtained a large number of Javanese cigarettes in Surabaja, so were able to smoke. At Corregidor, these cigarettes went for quite a few pesos and were very welcome there.

After Java feU to the Japanese we operated out of Fremantle and Albany, AustraUa. One wet night in Albany in a pub, I met some AustraUan kangaroo hunters and accepted an invitation to go kangaroo himting the next day. We set off in the early morning in a smaU open car about the size of a Volkswagon. There were five grown men, an enormous dog, and a case of beer. I was in the middle of the back seat with the dog on our laps, his head out one side of the car and his tail out the other. I was informed that he was a special breed known as a "roo dog." We drove along a rutted road about 40 miles into the bush with the dog becoming more and more agitated, pulping the sandwiches in my lap. At last we arrived at the chosen spot, having seen several roos en route. One of the hunters tied a large cow beU around the dog's neck and stuffed it with grass. In answer to my question I was told the idea was to turn the dog loose while we drank the beer. When the dog flushed a roo, he would become excited, knocking the grass out of the bell.

We would hear the beU ringing, go to its source, and shoot the kangaroo. It sounded Uke a Rube Goldberg idea to me. We drank up the beer, and the dog eventuaUy returned, grass gone, and bell tinkling. The hunters allowed that some days were like that, and we came home kangarooless. It was a pleasant outing, though I was sure I was the victim of a snipe hunt. We stopped by the home of one of the hunters, and he showed me his bam full of hides with half a dozen drying on the walls. I still think it is a strange way to hunt kangaroos.

Several war patrols later, we had an area off northern Honshu in the wintertime. We would pull offshore at night to charge batteries and close the coast submerged in the daytime. By this time I was third officer and chief engineer, and I had the watch as we were slowly closing the coast on the surface one early morning. Suddenly I smeUed wood smoke, reminding me of summer picnics on the coast of Maine in my youth. The smoke couldn't come from land, as the wind was from the east, onshore. It must come from 22

a wood stove for cooking or heat from a ship or a boat. I called the captain, and Moon came to the bridge grumbUng about wood smoke jazz. Nobody else had smeUed it, but we reversed course and soon came into the band again. Then others smeUed wood smoke too. We went to battle stations and headed upwind into the smoke track. At last our newly installed SJ radar picked up a target dead ahead. In the gloom it looked Uke a picket boat and we opened fire with several hits. We thought they answered with small arms. A lookout sighted a plane and we dove, ending the action, to my knowledge, this was the first and only time in the modem electronic age of warfare that an enemy ship was first detected by smeU, and I still have the nose to prove it.

Author and crewmen on deck of PERMIT

In the Summer of 1943, several patrols later, 1 was executive officer and navigator and our area was the Sea of Japan. There are five entrances to the Sea of Japan: the Straits of Tsushima (mined), Shimonoseki (hopeless), Tsugaru Strait (mined). La Perouse Strait (mined), and the Straits of Tartary (too shallow). No U.S. submarine had been in the Sea of Japan during the war, and we and two others were to go in through La Perouse. We had a chart that supposedly showed a passage through the minefields.

The weather was bad before our appointed time to go through the Strait on the surface at night. On our afternoon approach, submerged, we picked up a landmark that showed we were in the minefields. Moon said, "Fred, do you think there are mines in here?" I said, "I don't know, but we had better get the heU out." We went through the Strait that night on the surface and had three allotted days in the Sea of Japan. The Japanese ships were running unescorted, singly, not zigzagging, and with navigation lights on at night.

In the late afternoon of our last day with the mountains of Hokkaido clearly in sight we were on the surface approaching La Perouse Strait before exiting when we sighted a trawler, too small for a torpedo (we had two left aft). We looked her over submerged and she looked typically Japanese. We battle surfaced and immediately got hits with

our deck gun. But something was wrong.

There was a blonde female at the stem waving a white sheet! We ceased fire, came alongside, and discovered they were Russians. The trawler was sinking, so we took the survivors on board — as I recall five or six women and ten or twelve men. One man had been killed aboard the trawler and another that we got aboard us had his leg shot off. He died shortly thereafter, and we buried him with a fitting ceremony in a plastic mattress cover weighted with a fourinch sheU. The rest were not woimded except for one girl who was bloody on the seat of her britches. She wouldn't let anyone examine her, and the problem was presented to me. I was finally able to convince her that we had no ulterior motive, got her to Ue face down on my bunk, and lowered her trou.

The wound tumed out to be minor, the methiolate and band aid variety.

The trawler had a captain, but it tumed out that he was not the boss. There was a commissar on board, and there was no doubt that he was in charge. He wanted to be taken immediately to Vladivostok. Communication was difficult, but we got him snockered on medicinal whiskey, and it tumed out that the trawler was one of their Ellnt spy ships, watching La Perouse Strait. We broke radio silence after clearing the Kurils and were told to bring the Russians to Dutch Harbor. I was a mediocre chess player at best, but discovered that I could beat the commissar. I could see that this irritated him, so I would let him win about half the time to cement international relations. When we parted company off Dutch Harbor, I gave him my portable chess set.

A motor launch came out to get the Russians off Dutch Harbor and they said goodbye to Moon. Each one had a Navy bag with soap, some clothes, and after-shave lotion for the girls which they liked as perfume.

When they got in the laimch, they gave three cheers for PERMIT. Moon was told later that the CO of the trawler had said that they were being attacked by Japanese and that PERMIT chased off the Japs and saved them. I saw a similar report after the war at the Nayal War College.

A few months after the Sea of Japan patrol we were off Truk with Carter Beimett as captain. We picked up a convoy and were making an end-aroimd in dayUght on the siu"face with the tops just in sight over the horizon. I came up on the bridge to get a sim sight when we heard the roar of a plane engine. A float Zero came out of the sun as we cleared the bridge. As the last one down I saw the Zero bank off and release a bomb wdth the pilot's head peering over the side of Continued on page 31

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The Treaty Cruisers Captain D o n a l d I. T h o m a s U S N (Ret.)

Between 1926 and 1939, the U.S. Navy buih 27 10,000-ton "Treaty" cruisers: 18 were armed with 8" guns and nine with 6" guns. They had a difficuk childbirth from the give-and-take of the Naval Arms Limitation treaties and from domestic politics and the national moods of that period.

When the Peace Conference ending World War I convened, the U.S. Navy was well on its way to overtaking the British in capital ship (battleship) tonnage. Post-war resumption of our massive 1916 building program, put on hold to allow construction of large numbers of destroyers and other ASW ships to fight the U-boats, would have added four 35,000-ton MARYLAND-class battleships, six 45,000-ton BBs of the SOUTH DAKOTA-class and six super-battle cruisers of the LEXiNGTON-class. Thesc 16 new ships added to some 20 already in the Fleet would have surpassed the Royal Navy's battle line not only in tonnage but more importantly in modernity. War-weary Britain was in no shape economicaUy to match this build-up.

President Wilson pursued this advantage despite British overtures for arms limitation.

He did so not only for political leverage in post-war negotiations but also for practical reasons involving the still-existing AngloJapanese alliance and the growing power of Japan's navy.

The Harding administration was more receptive to British arms limitation overtures.

In 1921 he convened a nine-power conference in Washington to deal with this and other matters. The idea of arms limitation by treaty was attractive to the U.S. Congress as a means of reducing burdensome peacetime expenditures for the Navy; it appealed to the British for reasons already stated, and to Japan for economic reasons, although the U.S. motives were suspect. The plan presented by the U.S. Secretary of State surprised the foreign delegates by the sweeping scope and great depth of proposed reductions in the U.S. Navy. The keystone was the proposal to scrap all six of the a-building SOUTH DAKOTAS, all six of the super-battle cruisers and one of the MARYLANDS Shipmate, October 1987

(WASHINGTON). In return it was proposed that total tonnage limitations be placed on all principal categories of warships on a ratio basis: equaUty between the United States and Britain and three-fifths for the Japanese.

The British, gratefully accepting parity in battleships, balked at equality in cruisers, a category in which they held a huge numerical advantage. They justified this on the necessity of protecting their world-wide trade routes. Most of their cruisers were small and "short legged" because Britain had bases in aU parts of the world for their refueling and support, and they were armed with guns of six-inch caliber or smaller. They feared any build-up by the U.S. of larger, long-legged 8" gun cruisers which were best suited to our geographical position and scarcity of overseas bases, because theirs would be not match for ours. The Japanese sought to compensate for their three-fifths inferiority by proposing an agreement that the U.S. would not fortify its overseas island bases such as Guam and Samoa.

The outcome was an historic Naval Arms Limitation Treaty signed in Washington in 1922. It established total tonnage limitations only in battleships and aircraft carriers on a 5:5:3 ratio between the United States, Great Britain and Japan and smaller ratios for other signatories. Cruisers were limited to 10,000 tons and 8" guns but no tonnage limits applied to them. This was the birth of the "Treaty" cruiser. The U.S. was allowed to keep two of its battle cruiser hulls and convert them to 33,000-ton aircraft carriers — LEXINGTON and SARATOGA; Japan was allowed to make similar conversions — KAGA and AKAGI (both sunk at Midway).

The British agreed to terminate its alliance with Japan. The U.S. agreed not to fortify its overseas Pacific bases. The nine powers guaranteed the territorial integrity of China and affirmed the U.S. "Open Door" poUcy toward China.

During the next five years, Japan embarked on a rapid build-up in nonrestricted categories, notably heavy cruisers, but also in destroyers and submarines. In

addition to building up to Treaty limits in aircraft carriers, they also incorporated features in fleet auxiliaries that would allow ready conversion to auxiliary carriers.

Substantial building programs were also started by Britain, France and Italy. The U.S., held back by idealistic and isolationist motives, laid down almost no new ships on dubious grounds of setting a good example.

Against the Japanese build-up of 12 heavy cruisers, the U.S. laid keels for only two — PENSACOLA and SALT LAKE CITY. This increasingly-unfavorable imbalance of naval power greatly concerned President CooUdge, who agreed that the United States should accept a League of Nations invitation to participate in another naval arms limitation conference at Geneva in 1927. This conference collapsed when Britain refused to consider parity with the United States in total cruiser tonnage. Chief naval advisor for the U.S. delegation was RAdm. Hilary P. Jones.

Disillusioned by a lack of international agreement, CooUdge then urged Congress to remedy this imbalance by appropriating funds for more heavy cruisers. Six were funded: NORTHAMPTON, CHESTER, LOUISVILLE, CHICAGO, HOUSTON and

AUGUSTA.

Two years later PORTLAND and INDLANAPOLIS followed, bringing a total of "treaty" cmisers to ten. The attitude of some elements of Congress was reflected in the floor remarks of Rep. Fiorello LaGuardia: "Why are we voting on all these cruisers when we know they will never see battle?" Had he been able to see ahead 15 years, he would have seen three of these eight sunk and three badly damaged in just the first year of the war. But more on that later.

In 1930 President Hoover and the British Prime Minister proposed another round of negotiations to limit naval armaments in categories of warships unrestricted by the Washington Treaty. After a long conference in which the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral W.V. Pratt, took a very active part, the London Treaty of 1930 was hammered out. It extended the 5:5:3 formula to cruisers, destroyers and submarines, aUowing the U.S. 23

craft cruisers and even the 26,Q00-ton "large" cruisers of the AiASKA-class, armed with 12" guns and designed as counters to

180,000 tons of cruisers, or 18 10,000-ton ships. Japan insisted on and was given an increase in its ratio from 3.0 to 3.5. These toimage limitations obUged the U.S. to scrap about 100 four-stack destroyers and a number of " O " and " R " class submarines.

As a further concession to Japan, the U.S. agreed not to lay keels for the last three of its allowed 18 cruisers until 1933, 1934 and 1935. FoUowing ratification of this treaty Congress funded five heavy cruisers of the new AsTORiA-class: NEW ORLEANS, ASTORIA,

Germany's SCHARNHORST and GNEISENAU.

In retrospect, naval arms limitation by treaty wasn't entirely a useless exercise. It saved the signatories vast expenditures of money in the largest and most expensive categories of warships, battleships and aircraft carriers, even though the U.S. was the biggest loser in relative naval strength. For the most part the treaties worked and there was no outright cheating by the signatories.

However, the treaties had unforeseen and unintended side-effects. By putting the Ud on battleship construction for many years, it encouraged competition and rapid expansion in other categories, notably cruisers, and accelerated building of aircraft carriers.

When war came, the carrier-cruiser fast task force was weU on its way toward supplanting the battleline as the yardstick of sea power. The Japanese completed that process at Pearl Harbor.

Reviewing the status of the Treaty cruiser, the U.S. Navy, by fits and starts over a tenyear period, built up to the authorized level of 18 ships in the foUowing steps:

MiNKEAPOLis, TUSCALOOSA and SAN FRANCISCO. The last three, QUINCY, VINCENNES and WICHITA, were funded but deferred imtil

the agreed later dates. Even this modest building program was opposed by President Hoover partly for economic reasons but more on the lofty but impractical motive of showing restraint.

About a year later, the Japanese invaded Manchuria, thus violating one of the provisions of the Washington Treaty which guaranteed the integrity of China's territory.

The nine-power signatories took no action on this violation. In 1934 the Japanese gave the required two-year notice to withdraw from the Washington and London Treaties.

They then started constmction on two superbattleships, YAMATO and MUSASH, of 63,000 tons and mounting 18.1" gims. A concemed U.S. Congress enacted the Vinson-TrammeU Act authorizing immediate expansion of the Navy to treaty limts and for replacement of ships becoming overage. President Roosevelt, at that time more committed to arms limitation than naval expansion, was reluctant to implement it to the full extent.

Nevertheless, Congress funded the first of the 10,000-ton, 6" guimed BROOKLYN-class of Ught cruisers. They were designed as answers to Japan's new MOGAMI class of 6" cruiser, six of which were under construction. The BROOKLYNS also appealed to our Navy's General Board, still wedded to the concept of a Jutland-style fleet engagement, as useful ships for repeUing torpedo attacks on otu battle line. Their 15 rapid-fire 6" guns in five mounts were considered effective for this purpose, far more so than the OMAHAclass four-stackers. The Japanese MOGAMIS were similarly armed but had the capabiUty to be re-gunned for 8". It is noteworthy that WICHITA, the last of the 18 Treaty heavy cruisers, was built as an 8" gunned version of BROOKLYNS rather than the last ship of the AsTORiA-class.

A final attempt at arms negotiation by treaty was made at a second conference in London in 1935. There, the Japanese demanded full parity with the U.S. and Britain and withdrew when this was not accepted. The U.S., Britain and France agreed in the 1936 London Treaty to extend 24

Hun No.

Keel Laid

ConunissioD

CA-24&25

1926

1929-30

CA-26-31

1928

1930-31

Names PENSACOLA and SALT LAKE CITY NORTHAMPTON , CHESTER, LOXHSVILLE, CmcAOo. HOUSTON,

AUGDSTA C A - 3 3 & 35

1930

1932-33

PORTLAND, INDIANOPOLE

CA-32, 34, 36-38

1930-31

1934

N E W ORLEANS, ASTORU MINNEAPOLIS, TOSCALOOSA, SAN FRANCISCO

CA-38 & 39

1933-34

1936-37

QUINCY, VINCENNES

CA-4S

1935

1939

WicHrr.A

Nine 10,000-ton 6" gunned "Ught" cruisers, only tngential'y covered by the treaties, were the foUowing: HuJINo. CL^ÂŤM3

Keel Laid 1934-35

Commission 1937-38

Names BROOKLYN, PHILADELPHIA, SAVANNAH, NASHVULE

CL-*&^

1935

1938

CL^9^50

1936

1939

PHOENIX, BOISE, HONCM,ULU ST. LOUIS, HELENA

The 8" cruisers were handsome ships, notably

the

NORTHAMPTIONS

and

Their flaring cUpper bows, high forecastles, tripod masts and three triple 8" mounts gave them a formidable yet dashing appearance. Four were fitted as major fleet flagships. AUGUSTA and HOUSTON used to altemate as Asiatic Fleet flagships; CHICAGO was flagship of the Scouting Force; and INDIANAPOLIS was Adm. Spruance's Fifth Fleet flagship on several occasions.

Their design involved some interesting trade-offs between offensive and defensive characteristics. Main battery gun armament was maximized: ten 8/55's in the PENPORTLANDS.

Brooklyn

the 1930 Treaty for six years but allowed escape clauses should the Japanese exceed earUer treaty Umits. This, for all practical purposes, ended arms limitation by treaty.

The U.S. embarked on a rapid buildup in all warship categories, and numerous cruisers of several classes were authorized, including BALTiMORE-class heavy cmisers, CLEVELANDclass Ught cruisers, ATLANTA-class antiair-

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smaller but more alert and better-trained Japanese light cruiser force could and should have been avoided. The sinking of NORTHAMPTON and the torpedoing of three other cruisers at Tassafaronga were more a tribute to the deadly effectiveness of the Japanese 24" "long lance" torpedoes than to the tactics employed by the U.S. task force against a much inferior but better trained adversary. ed that the PENSACOLAS and NORTHAMPTONS HOUSTON had almost no chance of survivwere about a thousand tons below their allowed 10,000 tons. The PORTLANDS incor- ing her final night action against an porated more armor and more antiaircraft overwhelmingly-superior Japanese task force guns, but were stiU " l i g h t . " The ASTORLA- in the Battle of the Java Sea. Her last fight class, with five inches of armor and well- after two months of almost continuous armored gun turrets, utilized the full 10,000 fighting reflected great credit to her heroic ship's company, many of whom went down tons.

In 1941, 15 of these cruisers were in the with her and the rest becoming prisoners of Pacific. Only three: AUGUSTA, TUSCALOOSA war. CHICAGO, which had beeen damaged and WICHITA were in the Atlantic. Nearly aU during her earlier participation in the Savo Island battle, was under tow by LOUISVILLE were at sea on December seventh; only N E W after taking a torpedo hit when three mdre ORLEANS and SAN FRANCISCO were in Pearl Harbor and neither was damaged. HOUSTON, torpedoes from another air attack put her Admiral Hart's Asiatic Fleet flagship, was under. in the Netherlands Indies.

SALT LAKE CITY was fortunate to have surThirteen months later, 12 of these 15 vived the Battle of the Komondorski Islands cruisers had been sunk or damaged severely in the Aleutians in March 1942. In a gun enough to put them out of action for a long engagement with two Japanese heavy time. Except for HOUSTON, all of them were cruisers, she took four hits from 8" gunfire sunk or damaged in the campaign to seize causing flooding of some boiler and and hold the Solomons. By February 1943 machinery spaces. All boilfer fires were extinguished and she went dead in the water only SALT LAKE C I T Y , LOLISVILLE and INDLANAPOLIS remained operational. Six had at a crucial stage of the battle. Her predicabeen sunk: HOUSTON on 29 February 1942 ment was aggravated by being almost out of 8" ammuriiation. While obscured from the in the J a v a Sea; ASTORLA, QLTINCY and VINCENNES in August at Savo Island on the enemy be destroyer smoke screens, the night foUowing the invasion of Guadalcanal; Japanese admiral, unaware of her predicament, elected t o break off the action and NORTHAMPTION in the night action off Tassafaronga Point, Guadalcanal on 30 retire rather than closing t o finish her off.

"SALT L A K E " thus survived and went on to November; and CHICAGO in air attack off the RenneU Islands in January, 1943. Six others give a vigorous account of herself in most took major battle damage: CHESTER, victim of the later campaigns of the war. Among of a submarine torpedo in October in the the heavy crusiers, she took the record of Solomons; PORTLAND torpedoed and SAN having fired more 8" ammunition than any FRANCISCO badly shot up in the 13 November of her sisters: more than 17,000 rounds.

The surviving heavy cruisers took no furnight action off Guadalcanal; and P E N ther losses or heavy damage until the closSACOLA, N E W ORLEANS and MINNEAPOLIS torpedoed in a night action of Tassafaronga ing year of the war. The massive wartime shipbuilding program had produced large Point three weeks later. The latter two lost their bows. As a class of ships, only the numbers of carriers, fast battleships, cruisers Pacific Fleet's six aircraft carriers took a of aU types, and destroyers. These 8" cmisers no longer were taking the brunt of the greater beating: LEXINGTON, YORKTOWN, fighting, as in the first year of the war. Yet W A S P and HORNET were sunk and SARATOGA they were t o take more casualties. In the put out of action. For a while, battered but battle-worthy ENTERPRISE was the only campaign to recapture Lingayan Gulf in the Philippines, LOUISVILLE, up t o now the survivor. unscathed "Lucky L o u , " took several Unquestionably, the light construction of kamikaze hits but survived. The final war these cruisers contributed to their loss or loss was INDLANAPOLIS, torpedoed by a heavy damage. However, it was not so much Japanese submarine while she was prothat as the tactical situations in which they found themselves and the manner they were ceeding independently from Tinian to the PhiUppines in late July 1945. On her outward fought during the early months of the war voyage from the mainland, she had delivered that resulted in these sinkings or heavy components for the nuclear weapons that damage. The sinking of ASTOIUA, QUINCY were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. and VINCENNES in night action against a SACOLAS and nine in all succeeding ships. All were designed for 33 knots. The earlier classes were of very Ught hull construction; so light, in fact, that their stern castings cracked and had t o be replaced. They were also very Ughtly-armored: only three inches of vertical protection and one inch over decks and 8" gim moimts. So much weight was sav-

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When the war ended, seven of the 18 8" cruisers had been sunk. The 11 survivors were all in the Pacific except AU(GUSTA, which; when the A-bombs were dropped, was carrying President Truman to the Potsdam Conference. Earlier, AUGUSTA had been invasion force flagship during the Normandy landings in June 1944 and had also seen action in the landings in Southern France. TUSCALOOSA, which had participated in both these campaigns, and WICHITA, were deployed to the Pacific in time to take part in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa invasions.

The nine 6" cruisers of the BROOKLYNClass, the "Square-tails," as we called them, also gave a vigorous account of themselves in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, where they used their 15 rapid-fire 6" guns to deadly effect in many shore bombardment and gunfire support missions. Only one of them, HELENA, was sunk, and another.

SAVANNAH, took severe battle damage.

BROOKLYN, PHILADELPHIA and SAVANNAH

were important fighting units in what was to become Admiral Hewitt's Eighth Fleet. They provided gunfire support at the allied landings in North Africa, Sicily, southern Italy and southern France. Off Salerno, SAVANNAH took a hit on a gun turret from a German radio-controlled bomb which inflicted severe damage and loss of lives, but she survived.

NASHVttLE, fourth ship of BROOKLYN'S cfuiSer division, was deployed to the Pacific in early 1942. After brief service in the North Pacific Force in the Aleutians she went south to join the South West Pacific Force where she served throughout the campaigns in New Guinea and the recapture of the Philippines.

She was General MacArthur's "favorite flagship," serving as such at Morotai, Leyte and some of the subsequent landings. Off Mindoro, she took a kamikaze hit — her only war wound.

PHOENIX, one of the very few ships t o sortie from Pearl Harbor during the attack, was soon sent out to join allied forces defending Southeast Asia against the Japanese advance. She then joined the Southwest Pacific force and participated in the invasions of New Guinea and the Philippines. Her sister ship BOISE was also sent out to reinforce Admiral Hart's forces in the Netherlands Indies. She had the misfortune to hit an uncharted reef in late January which ended her participation. After repairs, she fought in the Battle of Cape Esperance in the Solomons. She was deployed to the Mediterranean in 1943 and took part in the invasions of Sicily and southern Italy before returning to the Southwest Pacific, where she rejoined her sister ships PHOENIX and NASHVILLE.

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Friendly Enemies Captain G e o r g e D e w e y Hoffman U S N (Ret.)

In March of 1944, while at sea with USS BLOCK ISLAND ( C V E - 2 1 ) and four DEs, USS CORRY (DD-463) received word to leave the

formation, four boilers on the line to rescue survivors 60 miles distant. Two of BLOCK ISLAND'S planes had sunk a German submarine. Meanwhile the sub brought down the TBF while the plane was releasing a partem of depth bombs. As CORRY approached the engagement area it was observed that there was a plane's yeUow Ufe raft and, separately, a small group of sailors huddled together floating in the water.

Before rescue operations could commence it was necessary for CORRY to make a sound search of the area to avoid the possibiUty of a homing torpedo which could seek a destroyer's propeUers. After proper precautions had been taken CORRY put a motor whaleboat over for the swimmers and then went alongside the raft in which there were four siuAdvors sitting as at a card game: a USN ensign, a radioman first class, the commanding officer of the submarine, KapitanLeutnant Gunter Leupold and a German sailor. In all there were only 11 men remaining aUve to be brought aboard. Nearly aU the submarine's crew had been kiUed and all who survived were wounded. Unfortunately the TBF's pilot, Lt. Doty, went under. I feh I had lost a friend although we had never met.

We had been working together by voice radio day and night. I could always count on that cheery voice; his earUer assistance to CORRY sinking of the U-801 had been invaluable.

When surgery on Kapitan-Leutnant Leupold had been completed on the wardroom table, he was told that he was being moved to the C.O.'s cabin where he would remain under guard. As was the custom while underway I was using the bridge emergency cabin.

The German enlisted men, having been patched up, were berthed in the torpedo workshop. I was pleased to hear that they were well taken care of by the crew; carried down to meals, attended crew movies, etc.

With the hunter-killer operations completed it was time to "go home;" the formation headed for Boston where our prisoners would be turned over to the U.S. Army and the crew of CORRY would get a period of homeside leave. Leupold and I established a routine as the ship cmised 26

along. Each morning I came down from the bridge for coffee with the German skipper and then made my way down to the wardroom for breakfast with my officers. After breakfast I assisted him in his hobbUng out to the forecastle where we sat in the sun, enjoying the bahniness of a tongue of the Gulf Stream. On two occasions I had him down to dinner and movies in the wardroom. Our sailors carried him down the ladder. We passed the time while sunning on the forecastle relating recent events and telling stories about earlier days: Ufe at our respective Naval Academies, war service, famihes, etc.

Fortunately for both of us, Leupold was an impeccably educated gentleman who spoke perfect EngUsh. Early in our conversations I learned the circumstances surrounding the loss of his submarine. Two of BLOCK ISLAND'S planes had come upon U-1059 while the sub was conducting swim caU! The attack began when a fighter coming in strafing foUowed by the TBF which dropped a pattern of depth bombs on the submarine and the swimmers. The sub fought back, downing the TBF. It is difficult to imagine why U-1059 was indulging in swim call to be foUowed by a Sunday Routine of phonograph records, rations of schnapps and beer and the playing of card games. It was readily apparent that Leupold did not realize that he was in a hostile area where two other German submarines had been sunk within a radius of 100 miles within the last 48 hours. It would seem that there had been no communication among the submarines while they were being relentlessly hunted.

One day while we chatted on the forecastle, Leupold caught sight of an inexpertly painted submarine on the pilot house. He took it to be a DE and kidded ma about CORRY sinking one of our own. I explained to him that it represented the U-801 which CORRY had sunk, taking 47 enlisted men on board. There were no surviving officers. He turned pale at the news; undoubtedly the C O . had been a friend. I explained that we had been working with a DE (USS BRONSTEiN commanded by LCdr. Sheldon Kinney, '41). For many hours we had been depth charging U-801 and another submarine which was simk with no survivors during the

night. Upon running out of depth charges, CORRY made a firing run on the submarine as she broke surface. As a low-lying target she was hard to hit except for one sheU which burst at the base of the conning tower. That explosion kiUed aU the officers for they were too late jumping overboard. The crew had been ordered to seek safety as CORRY was bearing down to ram. I told Leupold that we had treated the sailors of U-801 very weU pending their transfer to a specially rigged enclosure on BLOCK ISLAND. While I awaited word from Capt. Massie Hughes, '23, C O . of the carrier, tureens of oranges were brought up to the Germans. Such fare had not been enjoyed since the war began. While the prisoners were eating their fruit on the forecastle, a hot meal was being prepared for them. In due course, the POW facility was completed on the carrier and the high Une transfer was begun.

We sent the prisoners over in bags two at a time; the returning bags containing 300-poimd depth charges as CORRY had used up its supply. While the Germans were awaiting transfer they observed that their buddies were being photographed after their arrival for identification purposes. They borrowed combs from our crew so their long blond hair would look presentable in the pictures. The berthing and feeding of the prisoners from CORRY probably taxed the faciUties of the jeep carrier. No doubt this lead to the decision that I should retain the survivors of U-1059 for transfer to U.S. authorities. On reaching Boston we transferred the prisoners to the custody of the Army.

It wasn't too long, while I was on duty at the Naval Academy, before I received a first letter of thanks from Leupold. It was written on a letterhead of the U.S. Naval Hospital, Bethesda, where he was in a ward with U.S. Naval officers from the Pacific area. In a much later letter he confessed to a minor indiscretion with a pretty nurse, a junior lieutenant. They were caught kissing!

Ultimately he was released and found employment with the U.S. Army as a host at the Army R & R center at Garmisch Parten Kirchen. I answered none of his letters for nearly 40 years although ONI said I could reply — even during the war. EvenShipmate, October 1987

tually we did establish two-way correspondence. Although we have been unable to visit each other, my Classmate, Capt.

W.T. Dutton, visited the Leupolds in Hanover, Germany, in the Summer of 1985 and found them to be charming and gracious hosts. As a house gift of appreciation the Leupolds received a subscription to the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings.

It is interesting to note that the German sailors we had on board made serious inquiries about how they could enlist in the U.S. Navy. As Lord Nelson said, "When

your enemy has been beaten, make a friend of him, for he shall become your ally."

The CORRY was sunk by gunfire and mines at Normandy on 6 June 1944, while engaged in close-in fire support. The English Channel was cold that day; the injection was 53 degrees.

CORRY picking up survivors of U-801

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27

The Dawn Is Breaking 11 Max V. R i c k e t t s , Jr.

The author and his Austrialian friend, Peter Parcel were observing and broadcasting from LGen. Ramos's office in Camp Crame on Monday, 24 February 1986.

Helicopters landed and lifted off continuously from the parade groimd during the day. Early on Monday morning, military discipline throughout the compound and in the building was very informal. There was no evident defensive deployment or serious control over personnel within the compound.

This improved significantly around 1130 at about which time we were advised to prepare to repell an assault from 1,000 marines encamped at the Logistics Command Headquarters at the northeast corner of Camp Aguinaldo, 800 meters from our position.

Mortar fire was to be expected from several quarters. The government TV station had been calling for an evacuation of White Plains to make way for the marines. We assumed this was to clear the area in case of bombardment by aircraft or from artillery at the University of Life several kilometers to the southeast. Ammunition was brought up for the men in our area and they were briefed on security and defensive measures.

Squads of troops were organized within the compound and civilians were being cleared.

White patches, made from pieces of t-shirts or tape, were being worn on the shoulders of aU Ramos-Enrile men.

We were accepted as journalists. I found it particularly amusing that one foreigner thought he knew me as "Max somebody" from a U.S. network. I was passing off variously as an American working for "Australian News Service," Peter's photographer, and reporter for station ZGB in Sydney. This was all quite credible as we were putting officers and men, including BGen Hermilo N. Ahorro, Deputy Director INP, on the Une to radio in AustraUa making appeals to Filipinos there and the Australian people to support "People Power" and the struggle for non-violent realization of the democratic will of the Filipinno people. In some cases we were 28

scripting the announcements. Peter's amiable and personal approach led him to enjoy a special fraternity with the uniformed men not reaUzed by the press people at headquarters.

I had established communications through the base phones to Vince Gilroy at his U.S. Embassy office as the Embassy was on alert; Bill Applegate at his residence in San Lorenzo, Makati; Joe and Ann Lubus in Makati; and Liz Cunanhan, wife of Capt. (now Commodore) Carl Cunanhan, PN, '58, who was on base at Cavite Naval Station throughout the ordeal. Liz anxiously stayed with her family at Naval Officer's Housing on base at Fort Bonifacio, home of the Phillipine Marine Corps, even while other families evacuated the housing area. Her quarters would be under constant scrutiny by loyalist marine security guards, as it was known Carl had gone over to the New Armed Forces of the People as the RemosEnrile faction was now identifying itself.

President Marcos was still appearing on television, occasionally with his wife, children and grandchildren to dispel rumors he had left town. Even after government Channel 4 was captured he would be on alternate stations even until they were put off the air the following day. As the hours passed there seemed to be fewer generals and politicians at his side.

Around noon, Monday, most of us were getting a bit nervous and I decided to leave.

I tried to persuade Peter to come with me.

I told him that we wouldn't be given weapons to defend ourselves and reminded him that we didn't really have press cards. Since we had already been beaming propaganda out over the air, a possibility existed for us being arrested as subversives if we were captured, not to mention getting shot. I just couldn't convince him to go. He was as nervous as the rest of us, but committed to staying and "finishing" his broadcasts. I told him he was very brave and asked him if he had any messages; then I left the building. I took a few more video shots of the compound and exited through the side Santolan Road Gate.

We didn't know it, but at the time there were aircraft overhead with orders to bomb

Crame! In each instance the pilots had refused to carry out their mission directives for fear of hitting the thousands of civilians in the streets. Two F-5 fighters circled for some time before aborting their mission, landing and joining the Ramos-Enrile group.

EarUer, we heard that the pilot of an air force helo that was to rocket us became so frustrated, he flew to the international airport and fired on a hanger there before coming in with his entire flight group. A heUcopter that fired a rocket on the grounds of Malacanang provided a warning that the Palace was vulnerable.

At 1230 the crowd was so massive between Crame and Aguinaldo that I circuitously walked back to White Plains via San Juan and Greenhills. I got three, free, hitchhike rides on the way. Passing that route, I saw barricades being reinforced. The bayanihan (i.e. helping each other) spirit was evident everywhere. Volunteers were bringing in food and water to the masses in the streets; groups were overturning vehicles into position on intersections and piling up stones to block the roads. Citizens were manning the streets and barriers by rotational neighborhood platoons of six- and eight-hour shifts.

Back on EDSA I encountered a number of friends including Edith's sister, Princess Naldo, and sons, Mark and Ralph. Princess had been an Aquino fan from the beginning.

She was there in August 1983 with candles at the funeral of Ninoy Aquino. Now, she stood with umbrella in hand in the noonday sun, attired in yellow blouse and shorts, rendezvousing with friends in this festive fratemal pageant of purpose on the highway.

Epifiano de los Santos, which translates as "manifestation of the saints." Yellow had become the Aquino colors since the assassination of Ninoy when yellow ribbons, inspired by the song, had been hung everywhere in anticipation of his homecoming that was so viciously marred by the spilling of his own Ufe's blood.

I lost some video footage of a T-33 and two F-5s going to White Plains along Katipunan Road as my battery had gone dead. I scanned the Pasig area with my Shipmate, October 1987

binoculars from the Mormon church overlooking the Marikina-Pasig Valley for reported marine tanks, but saw none. I walked on to White Plains and later showered and then recharged my betamax batteries at Maricel Soriano's. Maricel and one of my sons, Ronnie, are both local movie personalities. Maricel, being a superstar, would have had difficulty on the streets from crowd adulation. They were praying in their house, mesmerized by events transpiring over radio and television. Her conveniently situtated home was my haven for a pause to relax, eat and clean up.

Word came that in some parts of Manila people were still at work. We had no definitive reports from the provinces. No troop movements from outlying zones to the city had been made. Hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators were stiU taking to the streets while infantry, tank and aircraft units were being moved about and inventoried as so many chess pieces. There was an element of surreaUsm in all of this.

After showering at Maricel's, I rode out to the recently taken Channel 4 in the car of my son, Ronnie. Here again, security was very lax and the platoon guarding the station was taking a break in the entryway. In the same foyer was a platoon of unarmed, shirtless soldiers, sitting on the floor, relaxing with their backs reclined against the waU. These had been the government defenders.

Two of them had died in the attack. My impression throughout regarding security was that the soldiers drew a great deal of comfort from the presence of so many supportive civiUans, seeming to know that a surprise attack could not be made through their dense ranks. Of course, the potential for infiltration and sabatoge in this situation was obviously apparent. People were reciting the rosary in front of Channel 4 and spirits were high aU around. I retumed to Maricel's house and decided to try to reenter Camp Crame and report to Peter on the situation outside.

I had completed a sweep within three kilometers around headquarters and had seen no troops or armor which I thought significant in view of the fact that we had been receiving reports of an incoming assault around noon. Since Peter was using the phone almost continually, it was almost impossible to call him. To contact them I would leave word with his wife where I was so he could caU me. I wanted to let him know what I had and had not seen. Trying to obtain a bit more info, I had again called Vince Gilroy, still at the Embassy, and Bill Applegate, and Joe and Ann Lubus, in Makati.

At 1630, the crowds were just incredible around Aguinaldo and Crame and I had to push through the teaming groups, the bodies Shipmate, October 1987

and the barricades. At the Santolan side gate of Crame security was very tight. Only miUtary and international press were getting in. "Bayan Ko" (i.e. "My Country", not the national anthem, but a patriotic song that was a rallying melody for patriots and the opposition) was being sung. I was refused entry twice. Going over the wall wasn't going to work because troops were patrolUng against that. I decided to try to slip in the outgoing gate if I could. When a truck came out I put on my best public relations smile, looked the guard kindly in the eye and introduced myself, "Sergeant, I'm Max Ricketts and I'm with Peter Parcel on the third floor of headquarters and I don't have my ID card, but I would be very appreciative if you would let me in." My little prayer was answered when he smiled and said, "I'U make just one exception, sir," and in I went as they shoved back the mob that was trying to follow me.

Security was much tighter now. Fewer people in the complex and no entry through the front door of headquarters building.

Even press and most military were barred from getting in. I went around to the side exit, but it was locked and barricaded from inside the building. A dozen foreign press were trying to get in but to no avail. I called Peter who was at the third deck window where our phone was, and got his attention.

He came down to the front and was able to help me in. The foreign corerspondents almost tore my arms off trying to hang onto me as I was yanked in through the grills.

Heavily armed guards searched me on entering, a sign that some attention to controlling sabatoge and infiltration was in effect, and then we went back up to the third floor office.

The set up was a lot more miUtary now than in the morning and announcements were being made to clear the camp of civilians. This was strictly enforced around sundown. Peter was stiU hopping between his phone and press conferences, relaying the latest info out to Australia and New Zealand.

We had dinner of pancit noodles from small plastic bags with the men in our wing around 1900. Word came in we could expect mortar attack and an assault at any time by the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment. Our defensive force never numbered more than 300 uniformed of which a limited number were of the combat capability of opposing such elite units as the marines or Scout Rangers.

Militarily, our position was untenable save for the hundreds of thousands of people forming a human shield around the camp.

Inside, we were too well aware of this.

I told Peter he really ought to leave with me as I figured we would be stuck there all night if we didn't go now. No troops were

aUowed out of the building at this time. If you were in, you were in. Peter said he wanted to stay with it. He would also ignore my advice for him to get some sleep. I myself had had less than two hours on each of Saturday and Sunday nights, and I was feeling exhausted.

We got word that an armored column with infantry at fixed bayonets was en route to Channel 4.1 didn't want to stick around for the Rangers to pay a call at Crame; so I told Peter 1 would go to Channel 4 again and gave him my number in White Plains in order that he could find out what was happening on the outside. Walking along to White Plains I was amazed to hear two groups of civilians being formed to intercept the troops heading toward Channel 4! Imagine! Unarmed civilians marching to intercept military forces! I passed priests saying Mass at the Santolan Road gate of the Logistics Command at the rear north side of Aguinaldo.

At 2000 I stopped at Maricel's to get cleaned up again and take a ride out to Channel 4.1 was feeling a bit weak and found that I was hemorrhaging in my lower intestine as I filled the toilet bowl with blood. This had never happened to me in my life before and I was a bit shocked. I didn't know what it was except that I could feel blood flowing in my lower intestines. I called Edith to tell her that I was coming home. Two friends of my son, Ronnie, drove me to my car and we moved it around the White Plains barricade.

One of his friends drove me to my doctor in Makati via the back roads of Pasig. On the way, feeling light-headed, I reclined the car seat, breathed deeply and prayed. I prayed for the PhilUppines and thanked God for this day, for letting me witness the miracle of the Filipino people in their finest hour. The Power of the Holy Spirit was moving within them. Whatever the short term outcome, Filipinos were experiencing a cleansing of soul and a rebirth of spirit. I felt calm and very much at peace as we wove through the side streets to Makati.

Doctor Cornejo checked and diagnosed my condition as probably an internal hemorrhoid or fissure that had burst because I was so constipated, undoubtedly from poor diet and the tension of the past hours. He prescribed an antihemorrhagic agent and rest. Imagine becoming sideUned for a hemorrhoid!

Edith was so relieved to see me arrive home in Alabang around midnight. Her eyes were swollen from crying. She had childhood memories of incendiary bombs, air raid shelters, planes strafing, people fleeing, and the hunger from the Uberation days of World War II. The nightmares were coming back to haunt her this week. We were so happy to be together. We prayed for the country 29

and the people still maintaining vigil in the streets. Edith is sensitive, caring, and nonpoUtical. She would never wish harm on anyone or suspect any person of ill wiU. All day she had prayed on her knees before our bedroom altar for me and for peace. I had not told her about my being inside Crame or about hemorrhaging, but she had somehow intuitively known.

Monday night is our regular dancing night, always reserved for ballroom dancing at the Manila Polo Club. Tonight, there would be no dancing as we all halted our usual acativities in the midst of the unfolding drama. Tension and uncertainty were gripping everyone. Anxious anticipation was in the air. From my bedroom I caUed Station ZGB in Sydney with a report on my observations since leaving Camp Crame earUer. AustraUa seemed to be hanging on breathlessly for any word of events emanating from Manila.

Tuesday, 25 February We really didn't sleep much Monday night, monitoring the radio and TV (U.S. Armed Forces Far East Network [FEN] and local) and receiving caUs. June Keithley had been repeatedly advising on Radio Veritas to treat the soldiers with love and kindness.

"Remember, they are often as frightened as you are. These are 'macho' feUows. Don't attack their dignity. Approach them with food and water. TeU them you love them, that you need them." This message was to be repeated by many other broadcasters and universally foUowed.

In the very early morning hours the soUtary figure of Ferdinand Marcos was live on an altemate TV station describing the situation and his options for deaUng with it.

The words were firm, if occasionaUy rambling. His manner was calm as he conveyed a message of confidence. The message received, however, was of pathos. The presentation would have been more effective if the screen had reflected only his close up, but the camera cmeUy revealed one lone man backed by a wall of empty chairs, facing a single studio cameraman. As events began to descend on President Marcos there were no more generals, no more poUticians, no more friends. I felt empathy and sadness at the spectacle of his solitude, at this very anguishing and lonely media vigil.

At mid-morning President Corazon Aquino was inaugurated in a dramatic union with LGen. Ramos and Minister Enrile and many of her supporters at Club FiUpino in GreenhiUs. Later in the day Ferdinand Marcos would hold his own inauguration at Malacanang and suffer the humiliation of losing television covereage mid-way through the ceremony.

I went with Edith to our office before 30

noon — Thursday — and promised her I wouldn't go out that day. Around 1130 BiU Applegate called about a shooting at Makati Municipal Hall and mentioned that snipers and goons might be operating in the city now. Taking my camera and binoculars to the top of the Makati Tuscany Building (our ground-floor office was located in the same building), I saw no troops, tanks or aircraft.

AU was quiet and calm as far as could be seen. To confirm the story, I drove over to Makati Municipal Hall where the situation was under control after a hostage shooting, resulting in six deaths, that had occurred at 1000.

BiU was alarmed that Marcos would make a last stand at Malacanang, indicating that the Palace was virtually impregnable with vast stores of weapons, ammunition, food and water, sheltered by bombproof bunkers and defended by fanatically loyal troops.

Many others shared this opinion that he would not step down; he would die first.

Peter had been keeping me up to date since I had left him, and sometime early afternoon I received a caU from him to my office that he had confirmation that an assault on Malacanang was being plaimed for this day, prior to nightfaU. The reasoning being that, while time had been working to the benefit of the Ramos-Enrile group up tiU now, time would now begin to work against them as there was concern that fatigue would soon take its toU on the people inside Crame and the civiUans outside. Reports were being received indicating sniper and goon attacks initiated by Ver would escalate. Also that street fighting might break out. To prevent this it would be necessary to take the offensive against the Palace. Considering Peter's direct source of info (BGen. Ahorro), and the fact that media was not being advised, I caUed this in to Vince Gilroy.

Hearing of some civUian confrontation around UST, I decided to drive down to Mendiola, adjacent to Malacanang, with Edith about 1630. We tried via Paco and were blocked en route, so I tumed to go back to the Crame area. We crossed the Makati Avenue Pasig bridge and were blocked going northbound on EDSA on the wrong side of the road, so I gave up for the evening and went to Joe and Ann Lubus's apartment for dinner.

President Marcos had declared a 1800 to 0600 curfew. This was futile because the measure was obviously unenforceable. He had mentioned that there would be check points for driver's Ucenses and finding stolen cars. It seems the intense strain of the past few days, on the moribund man who was receiving at least occasional kidney dialysis, was impeding his concentration and focus.

Heading home around 2145 we heard radio

reports of helos having Ufted off from Malacanang around 2105. Later, the FEN news announced that Marcos had definitely evacuated the Palace.

Some would caU these last hours pathetic.

Perhaps the escape was the tactical move of a shrewd manipulator who saw the psychological battle lost and the physical tide turning against him as no battaUons rallied to his side. Deciding to save his family and salvage his fortune by evasively avoiding the violent confrontation which would jeopardize his opportunity for refuge, he accepted the U.S. offer of asylum and safe exit from his beleagured Palace, tmsting in his abiUty to organize his resources to win the war another day. Perhaps not. Perhaps it took a greater courage to abandon his post and spare the FUipino people civil war and a blood bath. ReUeved as I was that it was over, I guess I felt a bit of grief for the man who could have been the greatest of Filipinos. I remembered how much I had beUeved in him during the very early days of martial law, but how bitterly disenchanted I became with the excessive and pervasive corruption of the regime, particularly that attributed to Mrs. Marcos and Ver and several of the worst of cronies. I had grown so cynical relative to the arrogant abuses against tmth and justice that occurred all the time. I saw in Cory Aquino a symbol and instrument of bringing morality and respect back to society; and in Marcos, the figure responsible for the deterioration of those values. StiU, who caimot in some way respect a man's individual courage to defend his ideas, his family and his way of Ufe, insidioiusly corrupt that it might have become? It is difficult to question the brilUance, the bravery or the poise of the aUing Ferdinand Marcos imder fire. He offered us so much, but it was sadly misdirected and corrupted by the system he created. In the end, the loyalty that he gave those imder him was not retumed. Both his unfledging fideUty to those parasitically attached to him and their lack of resolve to support him were his weakness against the strength of simple, abiding faith in truth and justice, and the power of prayer, manifested through milUons of citizens from all walks of Ufe, who, in unison, moved in perfect harmony to control their own destinies. We had witnessed the greatest peaceful revolution in the history of the world. It was a miracle of God and touched everyone who was willing to spend a few hours walking the streets of Manila during the trial.

Wednesday, 26 February At 0600 we heard that Marcos and company had Overnighted in Clark and that he had really wanted to go to Ilocos. The determined man certainly had considerable will Shipmate, October 1987

power! For all the relief and happiness there were some who felt sadness at having lost thek "father." This sympathy did not necessarily extend to those who left with him, and there was Uttle respect for those who had "defected" at the eleventh hour, not out of new found consciousness, but out of opportunism.

Peter called and we agreed that Edith and I would pick him up at Camp Crame when he was ready around noon. We enjoyed a brief, exhiUrating celebration with our companions at headquarters while victory music blared from a cassette player. Peter was on an adrenalin high and very proud of the Philippine flag patch given him by LGen. Ramos which he and all soldiers were now sporting on their left upper sleeves to designate themselves as Ramos-Enrile forces.

We stopped off at McDonald's in GreenhiUs, met some airborne rangers that had been at Crame, shared hamburgers, and headed back to Peter's reunion with his wife Wanda.

Thursday, 27 February In the late afternoon Peter and I joined a freedom victory parade in a barrio parish in Commonwealth, Quezon City. The parish priest is Father Joel Tobora. Father Joel, a social democrat, had forsaken a comfortable, monied Ufe to dedicating himself to ministering to the materially deprived.

We were very much touched by the warmth and smiles of these ecnomically poor, simple, and very decent brothers and sisters. These were folks used to stoically accepting oppression and exploitation. Living in perpetual proximity to one another, they survived by virtue of community interaction and interedependence, borne of sharing mutual adversity. They had tirelessly and diUgently labored during the election process to make their voices finally heard by means of their votes. Many had been disappointed in finding their names absent from the official voter registration lists. Those that could vote, did so, and then patiently watched over their poUing precinct. Their aspirations were further fmstrated when one of their ballot boxes disappeared after deUvery to the Quezon City Municipal Hall.

Now, they were jubilantly savoring victory and with it the prospect of realizing the expectation of all democratic revolutions: Uberty, equaUty and fraternity. We knew that in spite of their unfavorable financial circumstances they enjoyed a love of family and neighbors, and resiliency of character that wiU lead the Philippines forward and ahead, in time to assume the country's rightful and proud place of self-respect among nations.

Their hands were raised to us in greeting, not extended for alms.

Epilogue While there is some understandable human bitterness lingering on both Shipmate, October 1987

sides, Filipino people are very forgiving and sentimental. People of aU political persuasions, including even some from the ruUng KBL, had taken to the streets. Hundreds of thousands of non-committed had marched forward to be counted among the throngs of partisans. The miracle of prayer was manifested in the revolution of love and kindness as all became as one. Cowards had found courage; the timid had shown assertiveness; and the brave had known temperance.

U.S. Ambassador Stephen Bos worth cautioned his staff, "Remember, the U.S. role in these events was nothing."

President Ronald Reagan had held to the policy so prohetically stated, "The Filipino people will decide for themselves."

How my perception of these sentiments contrasted so sharply with my observations of 21 years before when I had seen one U.S. involved Saigon coup d'etat after another.

The heavyhanded intrigue laden U.S. mismanagement of the Vietnamese war led to prostitution of the Vietnamese and ourselves.

It also led to the alienation of the American public, and eventual total abandonment of the people and principles we had paid lip service to for ten bloody years. The cost came to tens of thousands of American and milUons of Vietnamese kiUed and wounded, and the degeneration of a decade's spirit.

The accountability and responsibility of government to the people has been established as a sacred obligation. Serenely selfassured Cory Aquino declared in the Thanksgiving Mass of Sijnday, 2 March at the Luneta, " I pledge a government dedicated to upholding truth and justice, morality and decency, freedom and democracy." A clear simply stated promise of basic inaUenable rights and values so long denied.

Tough decisions and difficult times lie ahead. The moral and values and virtues are here and the Philippines needs no charity, only opportunity. May the politicians never forget the Power of the People, especially from where that power came. The people dictated that politics move from personalities to principles — for the PhiUppines, the dawn is breaking.

A Few Mistakes continued from page 22

the plane. The bomb exploded about 50 feet to starboard. That pilot had us dead to rights and was over anxious.

That night we were still trying to get ahead of the convoy and again were detected, this time by the surface escorts. Some pretty accurate depth charges resulted in flooding our main induction and a few other leaks.

Trying to pump the bilges with our noisy drain pump brought on repeated depth

charge attacks. To maintain depth control we had to increase the up angle on the boat, until the bubble on the angle indicator ran off the scale. At last the escort seemed to have left us to rejoin the convoy. We cautiously came to what we thought was periscope depth and raised the periscope. On the first look Carter hollered, "Take her down! He's stiU here! Close aboard!" We sank back down to test depth with our up angle. Not a sound. After a suitable interval we fought our way back up to periscope depth for another look. "He's stiU here! No. Hold it. It's our own bow." We had such a large up angle that our bow was sticking out of the surface at periscope depth. When we surfaced the air was awfully sweet, but the convoy escaped unscathed.

Those were stirring times and I am thankful to have survived.

Treaty Cruisers continued from page 25 HONOLULU, after brief service in the Aleutians, went south in October 1942 to become part of the cruiser force in the Solomons. She emerged unscathed from the 13 November night action off Guadalcanal and from the disastrous action off Tassafarangeo Point which sank NORTHAMPTON and heavily

damaged PENSACOLA, NEW ORLEANS and

She went on to take part in the invasion of the Miranas and the recapture of the Philippines.

HELENA had the initial misfortune to take a torpedo hit at Pearl Harbor while moored alongside the minelayer OGLALA. The latter sank but HELENA was soon patched up enough to fight. She was in the thick of the fighting throughout the Solomons campaign, surviving unharmed from the 13 November Battle for Guadalcanal. She was torpedoed and sunk in night action in Kula Gulf in July 1943. Her sister ship, ST. LOUIS, was in on nearly every action from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa. She sortied from Pearl Harbor during the attack and served briefly in the Aleutians before going to the South Pacific in October 1942. She fought in the Solomons for over a year before taking part in the landings in the Marianas, the PhiUppines and Okinawa.

World War II didn't end the careers of five MINNEAPOLIS.

of

the

BRooKLYN-class. BROOKLYN and

were transferred to the Chilean Navy, where they became O'HIGGINS and

NASHVILLE

PRAT. PHILADELPHLA and ST. LOUIS joined

the navy of Brazil as BARROSA and TAMANDARE. PHOENIX was transferred to the Argentine navy as GENERAL BELGRANO but was torpedoed and sunk by a British submarine during the Falklands war.

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Capitol Hill Lawrence J. Cavaiola '69

D o D Authorization/Appropriation Update As of mid-August the authorization and appropriation processes for the Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year had not moved much beyond their status in mid-July.

Still blocking the authorization biU in the Senate is a fiUbuster directed against a provision in the biU reported by the Senate Armed Services Committee linking certain fimds for the Strategic Defense Initiative with compliance with the so-caUed narrow interpretation of the AntibalUstic Missile Treaty.

Also as of mid-August the Defense Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee had yet to begin its markup process. With Congress in recess until early September, the combined situation with the major defense spending bills points towards some sort of a continuing resolution for DoD funding for at least part of fiscal year 1988.

Gramm-Rudman-Hollings "Fix" Passes Senate By a vote of 71-21 the Senate in late July passed an amendment to the GrammRudman-HoUings balanced budget legislation that would restore the sequestration process and add flexibility for making cuts in defense programs.

Among other things, the amendment is designed to fix the constitutional problem of having the ComptroUer General, head of the General Accounting Office, as the official responsible for outUning the cuts in a sequestration order. This was the basis for the Supreme Court decision that essentially struck down the sequestration process.

The Senate's action came as an amendment to a biU to increase the Public Debt Lunit to $2.8 trilUon untU 1 May 1989.

Senate and House conferees worked on a compromise untU just before the August congressional recess, but were unable to resolve their differences. More work is expected in September. Until then, stopgap legislation is in place to increase the debt limit untU late September.

The new legislation would not change the basic goal of the original law; that is, to reduce the deficit in the federal budget to zero over a period of a few years either by enacting revenue and spending biUs that meet the annual deficit targets or, failing that, by an automatic budget reduction mechanism ("sequestration"). If sequestration were to be appUed, half of the cuts needed to reach 32

the deficit target would come from the defense budget, and half from non-defense spending. Much of the non-defense budget, such as social security and medicare, is exempt from the list of eligible programs.

None of these basic tenants would change imder the recent amendment. But the amendment would make some interesting changes both in the mechanics and in their apphcation to defense programs.

Under the amendment, for example, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget would be the government official responsible for synthesizing the reports of the ComptroUer General and the Director of the Congressional Budget Office, initially in reporting the deficit situation to the Congress and the President and potentially into a sequestration order.

The amendment would also set new budget deficit targets, increasing the allowable deficit early on and extending the time period by one year for reaching the zero deficit mark. The new requirements would be for deficits not to exceed $150 bilUon in fiscal year 1988, $130 bUlion in 1989, $90 billion m 1990, $45 biUion in 1991, and zero in 1992.

The Senate amendment would also prevent the use of accounting subterfuges for achieving the deficit targets. Unless they were connected with real changes in law or policy, such things as shifting payment due dates from one fiscal year to another would not count towards the deficit reduction calculation.

New flexibiUty for applying the defense portion of the sequestration amount would also be granted to the President. Under current law there is no discretion allowed in applying the reduction; that is, every program, project, or activity in the DoD budget must assume the same percentage reduction, across the board. Under the Senate amendment the President would always be allowed to exempt the military personnel accounts from reductions altogether, thereby eliminating the specter of wholesale RIFs of active and reserve personnel. Such a move, however, would mean that the remainder of the DoD budget accounts would have to assume the burden. In this regard, the President could also shift the burden around. With congressional approval, so that greater reductions might come from certain areas than other. A joint resolution of approval from the Congress would be the approval mechanism.

The House did not pass sunUar legislation.

Thus the Senate provision and current law form the basis for the ongoing conference activity.

House Passes Toshiba Exchange Ban Without dissent the House of Representatives in late July passed a bUl (H.R. 2948) that would prohibit the DoD from purchasing any product manufactured or assembled

by Toshiba America, Inc. or Toshiba Corporation for the purpose or resale of such products in a military exchange. Toshiba does about $23 million worth of business in mUitary exchanges annually.

The bin, introduced by Rep. Dan Daniel (D-Va.), chairman of the Readiness Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, is, according to the committee's report, a result of the sale of computercontroUed, heavy milling equipment to the Soviet Union by Toshiba Machine Company, a subsidiary of Japan's Toshiba Corporation. The sale of this equipment violated Japanese law and international agreements on the export of sensitive technology to the Soviet Union. Specifically, the equipment has been linked to the Soviets' abiUty to produce propeUers that make less noice for their large fleet of nuclear submarines. The Toshiba Machine Company apparently aaed in conjunction with a Norweigan firm, Kongsberg Vaapenfabrikk, in the sale of the machinery and the computer control devices to the Soviets.

Coast Guard Authorization Reported in Senate The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in early July reported its version of the Coast Guard authorization bill for 1987. The House passed a Coast Guard authorization bill earUer this year.

The reported bill would authorize about 12.6 billion for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 1988 and about 12.8 billion for 1989.

In both cases about $2 biUion would go for operations and maintenance, with the bulk of the remainder going to retired pay and acquisition, construction, and improvement of Coast Guard assets.

The bill also contains a number of legislative provisions of interest. Among these are a change to the Inland Navigation Rules to conform provisions appUcable to mine clearance vessels to those in the international rules of the road. The bill would also establish a requirement for a Coast Guard study of the merits of acquiring a mobile semisubmersible facility for dmg law enforcement purposes, especially in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. Citing a shortfaU in rescue heUcopter capabiUty along Shipmate, October 1987

the South Carolina coast, the bUl would establish a requirement to build a heUcopter base in Charleston, South Carolina, within six months of enactment of the bill. The bill would also set up a requirement for a new study of the nation's icebreaking need, including acquisition options for new icebreakers. In addition, the bill would establish a prohibition on foreign construction of Coast Guard vessels similar to that in place for naval vessels.

There was no indication as to when the biU, S. 1459, might come to the Senate floor.

House Passes Maritime Bills Over the past couple of months the House of Representatives has passed three bills of interest in the maritime area.

The first, H.R. 953, would authorize appropriations for the maritime programs of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Maritime Commission for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill would authorize about $68 million more than the administration's nearly $400 million request

for these programs. The majority of the increase would occur in the $300 million operating differential subsidy program. The bill would also add $2 million to keep alive the maritime Administration's research and development program, and $8 million for continued Federal assistance to State maritime academies. The bill would authorize the $22.8 million requested for the Merchant Marine Academy which, according to the committee report, has reduced its enrollment by 25 percent over the past three years. Included in the bill's $75 million authorization for operations and training would be $13.8 million for national security support, including the preservation and maintenance of ships in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.

A second biU, the "Ocean Transportation Practices Act of 1987" (H.R. 1290), would establish procedures to examine and, if necessary, counter unfair maritime practices.

The bill would also require negotiations to eUminate either those unfair practices or the advantage gained by vessels of the nation

engaged in the unfair practices. According to the report of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, many maritime nations have gone to extraordinary lengths to assure business for their domestic fleets, to the detriment of U.S.-flag operators. Under the terms of H.R. 1290, the Federal Maritime Commission would be required to conduct investigations into allegations of such unfair practices. If such investigations prove the allegations to be true, then the administration would be required to negotiate within six months the elimination or reduction of the unfair practices. The bill would provide a variety of remedies if the negotiations were to be unsuccessful.

The final bill, H.R. 82, would amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 to require that aU barges used to transport sewage sludge from a U.S. destination to a deepwater disposal site be constructed in the United States. The bill would apply to all newly constructed vessels.

A Few Inches From The Yard Midshipman Andrew S. J o h n s o n '88

Even though I've had more time off this year than any previous Summer, I feel as though someone has hit fast forward on the vacation timer. As my last few days of Summer Leave speed by, my mind has slowly started to refocus on returning to life as a Midshipman. The feelings associated with the opening of another Academic Year are almost impossible to describe. These feelings ar a mixture of trepidation and excitement that combine to create an impression unique to the Academy.

Before I begin to discuss my thoughts on my impending arrival back at Bancroft Hall, I'd like to make a few more comments concerning leave itself. One of the most pervalent observations I've had concerning leave time is that no matter where I go there are always reminders of the Academy. For example, during end of semester leave my Youngster Year, I visited my Plebe Year roommate's family in Cincinatti. On one particular day towards the end of my stay, we visited King's Island Amusement Park. Since I was stUl recovering from the mental rigors of finals, the Academy was far from my mind. As I stood in line for our last ride of the day, I reflected on how good it felt to just completely relax away from any pressures. I was interrupted in my thoughts by someone ahead of us in line talking about the Academy's Honor System. I quickly spotted the culprit in a blue rim t-shirt and realized that the Academy experience is with you forever.

Clearly, I was in no mood in my previous story to be reminded of the Academy, but I don't want in any way to give the impression that I'm disgruntled with the association I now have with the USNA. From playing pickup basketball games in San Diego to neighbors at home, I've met Alumni who are always ready to lend a helping hand. I can't express how much I've appreciated that unspoken bond of common experience that allows an almost immediate hospitality among former Midshipmen. Also, 1 had no Shipmate, October 1987

qualms seeing an Academy ring on LCol North's hand during the recent Contra hearings. In fact, I've probably been reminded of the Academy more than usual throughout this leave, but I'm proud of my connection with USNA and glad for the gift of Alumni.

In order to become an Alumnus though, 1 have to make it through one more year. Because 1 only have a few hundred more days (I'U know the exact number of days as soon as I return to the Academy and log the necessary remaining time. The privileges of a First Classman are definitely attractive after three years of anticipation. Friday night liberty and Monday night football are invaluable rights but in relative terms. A return to the Academy means more privileges, yet a return also brings reveille, roommates, and the mile run.

Without a doubt, the high point of any leave period is the initial return home. The exuberant welcome by family and friend makes the past semester away from home worthwhile. Returning home for the first time as a Plebe, I'll never forget what a shock it was for me to go from squaring corners to dancing at night clubs in a matter of hours. No matter how much adversity a Midshipman has been confronted wth at the Academy, no one can help but feel an inundating flood of pride as they return home to admiring eyes.

In what always seems like too short a time, the frivolity of leave ends and Midshipmen must return to the Academy to count the days until their next leave.

Although I am excited to return to the Academy and to start my First Class Year, I have to admit that there are a few drawbacks to life in "Mother B." First of aU, August weather in Maryland is notorious for its humidity and Bancroft Hall is impervious to any kind of cooling breeze. If one can sit motionless in front of a fan, a sweat can be, just narrowly, avoided. However, the slightest motion means another uniform is drenched. In additon, the 33

adjustment of going back to a Ufe of a stmctmed regimen has to be met again. The first indication I'U have of military life wiU be the soimds of Plebes' voices echoing through the filling passageways foreshadowing a retum to haircuts, formations, inspections and classes. I can visualize King Hall as it fills for that first evening meal and the sound of the beU bringing us to attention.

As Midshipmen crest the final hill before the Academy and see the Yard laid out before them, a coUective and unpreventable groan is emitted from them. All their fears concerning a retum to USNA become reaUty. However, despite aU the foreboding aspects of coming back to Crabtown, Midshipmen still retum with an air of excitement about them.

From a Midshipman's point of view, the initial homecoming and

the subsequent retum to the Academy each have a distinctive emotional character which overshadows the actual leave time involved.

The leave is just a luU between the two markers of passage. In a few days, I'U begin my own passage back to the Academy for the start of the FaU semester. I've tried to describe some of the thoughts I associate with such an event, yet, to comprehend completely the intent I'm trying to convey, one would have to understand that the Academy is another world in itself.

For one to retum to a civiUan coUege far away is not even relative to the retum to AnnapoUs. For once I enter within the walls of USNA, I'm on board a naval way of Ufe which constantly tests each aspect of my character. A test that won't end until next May, when I'U be proud to say I'm a Naval Officer. +

Lucky Bag of Books WAHOO The Patrols of America's Most Famous World War II Submarine

by Rear Admiral Richard H. O'Kane, Ret. Published by Presidio Press, Calif. 94947 ISBN: 0-89141-301^ Dick O'Kane, '34 has now foUowed up his 1977 Clear the Bridge, the story of the submarine TANG which he commanded, with another book titled simply WAHOO, the story of the submarine in which he served as executive officer. The latter is a worthy successor.

WAHOO went into service in early 1942, and at commissioning appeared to have everything for success: a Mare Island built submarine with the latest technical advances in electronics and habitabihty; a mixed crew of experienced petty officers and eager young volimteers; and a wardroom including peacetime — experienced skipper, an XO (the author) who later became the top skipper of WW II, a third officer who later as a CO had the 4th best war patrol by number of ships sunk, and a fourth officer whose distinguished later career led to flag rank. The first two patrols, while not totaUy unproductive, were disappointing to everyone. For the second patrol, however, a prospective commanding officer had been assigned for indoctrination, and at the completion of that patrol, he was ordered to relieve the commanding officer. Thus Dudley W. (Mush) Morton, USNA '30, commenced an amazing record of success as a wartime submarine skipper.

This reviewer served as O'Kane's executive officer in TANG in aU the patrols of that submarine except the one on which she was lost, and was always under the impression that the startling tactics £md daring maneuvers of O'Kane were his innovations. Now it is clear that Morton was the principal iimovator, and that O'Kane was an extremely apt pupil.

Morton was truly a pioneer in his wiUingness 34

to run on the surface in enemy-controUed waters in order to increase his area coverage, and in tenacity in pursuit, once contact was made. O'Kane calls him "a new breed of captain," which is exactly what he was.

Morton's first patrol in command of WAHOO was a true classic. First came a penetration of the shaUow harbor of Wewak, New Guinea, and the sinking there of a Japanese destroyer by a "down-the-throat" torpedo shot. Two days later, in a running gun and torpedo battle, an entire convoy of a tanker, two freighters, and a transport was wiped out.

If Dick O'Kane had never entered the East China and YeUow Seas in a submarine, WW II might StiU be going on. WAHOO'S fourth patrol and Morton's second in command resulted in nine confirmed ship sinkings, second only to TANG'S ten ships in the same area the foUowing year. Morton dominated the area, disrupting shipping and making Ufe between Korea and China very dangerous for those in Japanese ships.

WAHOO'S fifth and sixth patrols came at a time when torpedo performance was at a low ebb, and it reached a nadir during the sixth. In that patrol, WAHOO fired ten torpedoes in nine attacks on six ships in the Sea of Japan, with not one detonation. Most firings were from short range on unalerted targets, but time after time the torpedoes were seen to hit without a warhead explosion.

O'Kane has reconstmcted the seventh and final patrol of WAHOO in which she was lost with all hands while attempting to transit la Perouse Strait, leaving the Sea of Japan after sinking five ships. The author's theory of loss of WAHOO includes grave damage from a circular run of her own Mk-18 torpedo, and a cripple's attempt to escape on the surface.

In any event, O'Kane had access to detailed Japanese records in his reconstruction, and

the narrative is certainly plausible.

The final statistics on Morton and WAHOO were most impressive: By number of confirmed ships sunk, Morton with 19 was second only to O'Kane himself; in the category of best war patrol by number of ships simk, WAHOO'S fourth is second only to TANG'S third; and WAHOO'S 20 ships sunk during her short Ufe ranks that submarine 7th among aU of the several himdred submarines making war patrols.

The book is written, as was Clear the Bridge, with pains taken to make the story easUy understandable to the nonsubmariner.

When terms are used which are not necessarily clear to the unitiated, a glossary is provided which would be described as very complete except for its omission of a definition for "rop)e-yam Simday." There are exceUent photographic iUustrations showing interior arrangments of each submarine compartment, as weU as charts of patrol routes and one of the classic gim and torpedo battle of WAHOO'S third war patrol.

In an epilogue, O'Kane makes a strong case for what he considers should have happened: The award of the Medal of Honor, posthumously, to Morton, and a second Presidential Unit Citation to WAHOO. Morton did receive the Navy Cross for the patrol from which he did not retum, but that award was made in 1944 when the details of the patrol were not completely known.

Altogether, this is a splendid book, and one that needed writing. Mush Morton and WAHOO are legendary names in submarine warfare history, and it is especiaUy fortunate that we have Dick O'Kane able to document that legend from personal experience. The book will bring exciting reading pleasure to the casual reader — and chills to the spines of old submariners.

Murray Frazee '39

Shipmate, October 1987

Shipmate Book Selections THE SHIPS OF JOHN PAUL JONES

GmRDMNS OF THE SEA

Written and Illustrated by William Gilkerson A talented painter, writer, and historian, GUkerson provides an engaging historial record of the fledgling navy that helped make John Paul Jones America's first naval hero. FUled with exquisite reproductions of sixty-four oil paintings, watercolors, ink drawings, and pencil sketches this book visually reconstmcts all the vessels that played a significant role in Jones's career.

88 pages. 22 color and 52 black & white illus.

ISBN: 619-8. List price: $32.95.

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GUARDIANS OF THE SEA A History of the U.S. Coast Guard, 1915 to the Present

By Robert Erwin Johnson As an operational history this comprehensive study fully describes the Coast Guard's active participation in two world wars and various conflicts, and its multifaceted peacetime duties. As an organizational history it traces the services development since 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service and the Life-Saving Service merged.

416 pages. 86 illus. Bibliog Index. ISBN: 720-8.

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THE NAVY NEEDS YOU! U. S. Navy Poster Art of the Twentieth Century A Calendar for 1988

"**^%-f LATIN AMERICA A Naval History, 1910-1987

A JOURNEY AMONGST THE GOOD AND THE GREAT

By Robert L. Scheina A leading authority on Latin American navies offers a balanced analysis of Latin America's naval evolution. Drawing upon his massive research into Spanish, Portuguese, and English-language sources, he details the successes and failures of each navy and provides full coverage of the Falklands-Malvinas war.

492 pages. Illus. Apps. Bibliog. Index. ISBN: 295-8. List price: $32.95.

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By Andy Kerr

U-BOATS UNDER THE SWASTIKA

By Clayton R. Barrow, jr.

All-time favorites by Norman Rockwell, James Montgomery Flagg, and Howard Chandler Christy, along with Lou Nolan's postwar classics, "Guardians of Freedom" and "Heritage," are among the more than sixty full-color posters that fill the pages of this convenient spiral-bound engagement calendar.

120 pages. 64 full-color illus. ISBN: 046-7.

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By ]ak P. Mallmann Showell This study combines a complete operational history with technical data to make it the most useful general purpose reference to Nazi submarines. The development of weapons, radar and new boats, among other subjects, are supported by informative tables of data and a selection of line drawings and diagrams.

344 pages. 125 photos and 15 Une drawings.

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From his youth in Australia to his days at the Naval Academy and as an officer in World War 11 and finally as a lawyer in the E-Ring of the Pentagon, Andy Kerr's reminiscences offer illuminating vignettes of national figures and fascinating insight on some of the more controversial political issues of the day.

176 pages. 10 photos. ISBN: 333-4. List price: $14.95 Alumni price $13.46

THE NAVAL WAR IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, 1914-1918

By Paul G. Halpern Beginning wdth an assessment of the balance of power in the Mediterranean, this study provides an indepth chronological account of the activities of all the warring nations. It also delves into the political, diplomatic, and economic aspects of the war.

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Peery Retires as Wrestling Coach, Becomes Deputy Physical Education Officer "I compete hard, I work hard and I laugh hard."

That's been the philosophy of Ed Peery, Navy's wrestling coach for the past 27 years, a phUosophy from which he has never deviated whether he was teaching a physical education class, coaching his highly successful Midshipmen wrestling team or working out with one of his friends at the Academy.

There are many stories and anecdotes coimected with Peery, who in early August retired as the Naval Academy's wrestling coach to become Deputy Physical Education Officer. All, however, reflect his everpresent competitive nature and developing sensitivity.

Peery, whose career record at Navy was 311-90-14 plus eight Eastern IntercoUegiate Wrestling Association crowns, admits to having "thought a Uttle" this past year about stepping over to the administration side of things.

"I'd realized for a whUe that I would want to give up coaching pretty soon. I wasn't going to stay untU I was useless," says the pragmatic Peery. "I wanted to leave while I was still effective and enjoying it.

"Yet when I finaUy had to make the decision, it wasn't that easy. There were indications early in the school (1986-87) year that Jim Gehrdes might be retiring (as Deputy Physical Education Officer). I then had thoughts about this being my last match against Army, my last Easterns and my last time coaching at the NCAAs," he recaUed. "I tried, when I finally made the decision (to take this new position), to talk to the wrestlers, but I couldn't — I was too emotional."

Thus, an era in coUegiate wrestUng has come to an end, an era that started back in 1933 when Ed Peery's father, Rex, won the first of this three NCAA individual titles.

And it was just after he had captured the third in 1935 that a telegram arrived announcing the birth of his second son, Edwin. WrestUng's Royal Feimily was now in place.

And that family would record one of the imparaUeled feats in the history of any sport, for Uke their father, sons Hugh and Ed would win three NCAA titles apiece, giving the famUy nine NCAA championships altogether.

But the ninth championship, Ed's third, did not come easy. It was in 1957 and Ed was competing before the "home" crowd at the 36

NCAAs held at Fitzgerald Fieldhouse at the University of Pittsburgh where his father was the coach. He was matched against Harmon LesUe of Oklahoma State in the finals of the 123-pound championship bout. Ed trailed 7-6 at the end of the regulation nine minutes but gained a tie with one point for riding time. It was a similar situation in the overtime period, with Ed getting a point riding time and another on escape to equal LesUe's two-point takedown. Ed was then given a imanimous referee's decision by the three officials.

"Suddenly, the crowd erupted in a thunder of cheers," wrote highly-respected Pat Livingston in The Pittsburgh Press. "I'm sure that tears were spiUed that night because there was a lump in my throat and a cold chiU massaged the length of my spine."

Navy's new Deputy Physical Education Officer, Ed Peery — Photo by Phil Hoffmann

"You can mark that down in your Uttle book in indeUble ink because there wiU never be three more to do it again," Oklahoma coach Port Robertson told a reporter that night. How prophetic!

Ed Peery leaves the wrestling room with more than memories of wins, losses and Eastern championships and wrestlers like Wayne Hicks, Olympian Lloyd Keaser and AU-America John Reich or others among the 32 wrestlers who netted 48 EIWA individual titles.

"The most impressive thing to me is the level of commitment from the Midshipmen, the sacrifices they make," indicated Peery.

"We expect a lot from them.

"At the same time, I worked hard and expected a lot from myself. It was my belief that if they would see the extra effort from me they could come up with it too.

"I don't consider myself a great technician," explains Peery. "But I've taught them to work hard, pay the price and give it their best shot. I always believed that if you did those things, it would generally fall in place for you.

" I never really felt good or bad about a season based solely on the win-loss record, but I based the season on whether we worked to capacity. And in my 27 years, I think I felt we let down only one year."

Probably one of Peery's most rewarding times in the sport came in 1986 when the Midshipmen were struggling through the season. They entered the regular season finale against Army with 10-10 season record but blasted the favored Cadets, 29-2, and then went on the next weekend to win the Eastern IntercoUegiate Wrestling Association championship.

Peery's sense of humour has aided him in keeping things in perspective during his tenure as Navy's winningest coach in this sport. "I don't think I initially had everything in perspective when I started coaching," he admits. "This school has helped me do that and the wrestiers know that I have things in perspective."

Peery, as he did with his wrestlers each year, has examined closely just what his job as Deputy Physical Education Officer entaUs. "First of aU, I foUow two superb people who have had this job — Tony Rubino and Jim Gehrdes.

"Yet, I have in mind just what kind of an administrator I want to be. I know I want to be thorough and accurate. And while I know the people here at the Academy, my role with them has changed.

"It's easy to teU people how to do things intU you have to do the job yourself," surnises Peery. "Your perspective changes when you see the whole picture. If I see something we can make better, then I'U try to do it. But if it isn't broken, there's no need to fix it.

"The long range plan for me is to be a service to the Naval Academy and to help the school continue to have an outstanding program in physical education and in intercollegiate athletics," he emphasized.

Peery was only the fourth wrestling coach the Naval Academy has ever had. He was named National Coach of the Year in 1968 and Eastern Coach of the Year in 1986. And Uke his father and brother, he too has been honored as a member of the Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Peery received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1958 and then served two seasons as freshman wresUing coach at his alma mater. He came to the Naval Academy as an instructor in engineering and assistant wrestUng coach in 1959 and the foUowing year took over as Ray Swartz's replacement. He earned his Master's Degree in Personnel Administration from George Washington University. Just a year ago he Shipmate, October 1987

was elevated to the rank of professor in the Physical Education Department at the Academy.

He is a past president of the National WrestUng Coaches Association and has also served as Region Eight Chairman of the United States Wrestling Federation as well as a member of the NCAA Wrestling Executive Committee and Wrestling Rules Committee.

Wicks to Succeed Peery As Wrestling Coach Reggie Wicks, who has been the primary assistant coach to Ed Peery in Navy's wrestling program for the past 13 years, will be the Mid's new head coach in the sport.

A native of Decorah, Iowa, Wicks prior to coming to Annapolis was head wrestling coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for two years, compiling a record of 26-20-0 and coaching three All-Americas.

A graduate of Iowa State, Wicks was team captain when the Cyclones finished second in the 1968 NCAA championships, the year he won the NCAA individual title at 160 pounds. During his collegiate career, he recorded a second place, a third and a fourth at the Big Eight Championships.

Wicks later served as a graduate assistant at Mankato State in Minnesota. An Associate Professor in the Physical Education Department at the Academy, Wicks has been instrumental in the Mids being among the top teams in the EIWA in recent years, having helped Peery to direct Navy to three EIWA crowns in the past six years.

Fall Sports Outlooks Men's Cross Country — This will be Al Cantello's 20th season as Navy's cross country coach and the two time NCAA Region II Coach of the Year might be faced with one of his toughest challenges ever here.

There is little question that the Mids' success in recent years was driven by the presence of the Academy's greatest distance runner ever, Ron Harris, an AU-America in 1985 and last year's individual titlist at the Heptagonals Games Association meet.

To overcome the loss of Harris, Cantello is hopeful that "a group of young, enthusiastic but inexperienced runners can become poised racers."

There are seven lettermen from last year's 8-2 squad, including First Classman, Lance Davidson and Youngsters Robert Packowski and Tim BarkdoU. Packowski as a Plebe won the 3000-meter steeplechase at the Heptagonals and IC4A meets and qualified for the NCAA championships. BarkdoU set a Plebe record (14:15) a year ago in the 5000 meters.

Other lettermen include Second Classman Shannon McCarter and Youngsters Brad Kirk, Mark Gilmore and Joe Tamblyn. Help from the Plebe Class lies with Donald Brown, Robrt Baker, WiUiam Donovan, Andrew Myers, Scott Humphrey and Todd Finley.

Women's Cross Country — Even though it's her first year as head coach and she lost two outstanding performers through graduation, Karen Boyle believes the Mid women's cross

couhtry team will be formidable. "We've had a great recruiting year and the upperclassinen show a lot of depth," she says.

The losses from a year ago were Erica Sahler, an All-East selection in 1983, and Mary Balch, an All-America in the 3000-meters last Winter.

First Classman Beth Watt and Lynn O'Neil along with Second Classman Emily Lai will provide experience while two other letterwinners are Youngsters Sara Burke and Maria Filonczuk. Two outstanding track runners of a year ago, Second Classmen Carol Womack and Dawn Hillman, are also expected to contribute. Womack was the NCAA Division II champion in the 800 meters and Hillman established the school record in the 1500 meters a year ago.

Youngsters Tracey Fuchs, Krista Pierpont and Kelly VanDyke appear to be recovered from injuries that hampered them a year ago; the Plebes include high school AU-America milers Amy and Sara Colvin, along with Kim Marks, Kathy Graves, and another set of twins, Kathy and Liz Fitzpatrick.

Lightweight Football — A year ago, Navy's first-year lightweight football coach LCol. Lonnie Messick USMC led the Mids to a share of the Eastern Lightweight Football League crown. He has lost 12 players who won all-league recognition from that team.

Women's Volleyball — A year ago. Navy's women's volleyball team achieved such milestones as most wins in a season (45), a first-time berth in the NCAA Division II playoffs and a ranking of 15th in the country. Third-year coach Jan Dainard is eager

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that those accompUshments be embellished a bit this FaU. "We are now the Eastern Division II team to beat, and beUeve me, everj' team will be gtmning for us," says Dainard.

Losses via graduation include Diana Farraday, who had AU-America honors a year ago, and Laura Lott, a mainstay in the lineup for the past several seasons. The candidates for filling those vacancies are led by First Classmen Kerry O'Connor and Kathy Kubiske, Second Classman Christina Green, Heidi Fleming and Duska Sahler along with Youngsters Honore Mealey and Stacey Dannenberg. AU but Green and Darmenberg lettered last Fall. Plebes who figure in the outlook inlcude 5-10 Jennifer Sehlin, 5-11 Maureen Curley and 5-8 AlUson Datka.

Water Polo — Third-year Mid coach Lt. (jg) Mike Schofield is eager that last year's success (28-8, a sixth place in the NCAA Tournament and the first Eastern Championship) will breed additional successes.

Other lettermen are First Classmen Brian BeU and Chris Rackow and Second Classman Jeff Tomlin.

Lightweight Football — A year ago. Navy's first-year Ughtweight footbaU coach LCol. Lonnie Messick USMC led the Mids to a share of the Eastern Lightweight FootbaU League crown. He has lost 12 players who won aU-league recognition from that team.

StiU, Messick maintains an upbeat attitude about the approaching season. He has the Mids using the wishbone style of attack but breaking out of it enough to employ an effective passing offense. Triggerman in 1987 wiU be First Classman Wingate, who completed 12 of 26 tosses for 1% yards and three touchdowns last year. Navy also has on hand two of the league's top rushers from a year ago — Second Classman Luther Archer, who was a second team aU-league selection after netting 498 yards on 90 carries and scoring four touchdowns, and First Classman Kennon Artis, honorable mention for aUleague honors. He had 338 yards and six touchdown on 57 carries in 1986.

Defensively, the Midshipmen have eight performers who were all-league choices last Fall, led by co-captain Dave DiEuginio, a tackle. Also returning is first team all-league defensive back. Rich Rodriguez.

Schofield is minus several outstanding performers as a result of graduation, including his brother Ed, a goalie who was the MVP at the Easterns in 1986, plus Jeff Thompson, Doug KeUer, Rob Monroe and Michael Wooster.

Expected to be the vanguard in sustaining the reputation this sport has achieved in recent years are First Classman Tom Temple and Second Classman Tom Popp. Temple set school marks for goals (75) and points (94) and was a third team AU-America a year ago whUe Popp was on the AU-East team after setting a school record for assists (36).

Second Classman Ken Johansen is the lone goaUe with experience and he'U have defensive support from veteran drivers Paul Savage and Eric Block, two First Classman.

was 7-2-1 in its last 10 games.

The forwards include First Classman Mark Hernandez and Youngster Hal Zabrowski. Hernandez was the team's top scorer last FaU with four goals and one assist while Zabrowski is a highly-touted transfer from Clemson who possesses outstanding offensive skills. Other lettermen at forward include First Classmen Dan Altomare, John O'Brien and Jed Smith whUe additional depth up front comes from Second Classmen Tommy Druggan and Gontran Lamberty and First Classman Mike Dee. Youngster lettermen Lou Schager, Joe Palmisano and Kevin Jauch top the midfield prospects with Second Classman Matt Suess and Yoimgster Joe Kiefer expected to help.

Myers does have some questions about his defensive line, especiaUy with the graduation of two-time AU-Colonial Conference goaUe Harry Schmidt. Stepping in for him is Second Classman Mike Ulses, who took over for the final six games of 1986 when Schmidt was injured and posted four shutouts.

Experience among the fuUbacks Ues with Second Classman Matt Tait, but he is coming off an injury. A Second Classman, Dave Cloe, has been moved to defense after two years as a forward and Second Qassman Jim Glynn and Youngster P.J. Hogan wiU be contenders.

Soccer — Even though his team wiU be basically very young, with only one First Classman expected to be a starter, veteran Coach Greg Myers has a little bounce to his gait these days.

One of the big reasons for Myers' hopes is that the Midshipmen appear to have offensive potential, an ingredient they lacked in recent years. Myers has 11 lettermen back from last year's team which went 10-6-3 and

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It was a table for two at Vinson Hall early last month for a 1907 reunion dinner.

"We thought it was time the Class of '07 had a reunion and we didn't know anyone else to ask, so we had one ourselves," said Evelina Cohen (Mrs. Albert M. Cohen) who dined with Lilian Thomson (Mr. Thaddens A. Thomson) at the retirement apartment residence for military officers and their wives in McLean, Va., where they both have lived for a number of years.

Lilian Thomson and Evelina Cohen Mrs. Cohen, the daughter of Adm. Albert Cleaves (USNA 1877), is a descendant of a long line of naval officers including such famous ones as Porter and Truxtun.

Her husband was the five-striper of the Class of 1907. He resigned in 1926 as a commander after service in World War I to enter his family's business. However, he joined the Naval Reserve and retumed to active duty in World War II, serving as a convoy commodore. Commodore Cohen died in 1959. Mrs. Cohen moved into Vinson Hall as it opened in 1969.

Captain and Mrs. Thomson came to the retirement residence in 1971, three years before the captain's death. Mrs. Thomson, who lived in England for much of her early life, met and married her husband when, as a lieutenant commander, he was serving as assistant naval attache in London.

Both Conmiodore Cohen and Captain Thomson, their widows recaUed, had made the roundthe-world voyage with the Great White Fleet on graduation. "But they weren't ensigns then," they pointed out. "They were just Passed Midshipmen."

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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., Annapolis, Md. 21403 The weather in this area has moderated a bit and Membership: 87% the evenings are pleasant.

As is, exjjected news is rather scarce. From VinSend news directly to Shipmate son HaU —Brookie Mansfield is stiU fimctioning Bob Porter reports that his records show 16 liv- and is keeping an eye on the events in that area. ing of the 182 graduates of the 1917 Class. They Virginia Lee is still on her European Tour. are: Couldn't contact Happy Osbom.

Anderson, H.W. (USAF); Browne, D. (USN); Conseulo Crowe has retumed home after a fme Douglas, A.D. (USN); Harriss, G.L. (USN); vacation trip. She boarded a cruise vessel, sailed Hurlbut, E.S. (USN); Irby, F.S. (USNR); KeUer, to Alaska via the outside passage. Her group G.M. (USNR); Kiland, I.N. (USN); Park, P.H. traveled to many of the scenic areas of Alaska.

(USNR); Porter, R.L. Jr. (USN); Richards, W.P. The return trip via the inside passage, cruised (USMC); Shepard, A.D. (USN); Wainwright, L. through the gorges along the cliffs of the passage.

OJSN); Walton, J.N. (USN); Ward, C O . (USNR) She is now resting in her apartment in and Warren, P.W. (USN).

Washington.

Not included in the above list are the four As must be, we have lost several loved members graduates named below for whom the Naval of our Class since our last report.

Academy Alumni Association has no addresses: I was shocked to receive, several days ago, a call Fox, D.C. (resigned 1 August 1921); Hendley, from our La Jolla friends, Betty and Ned Winslade T.B. (resigned 15 February 1927 — Lt.); Keller, who had just retumed from a visit to Chicago.

K. (resigned 25 April 1923 — Lt.); and Shortridge, They had just retumed from visiting their children P.P. (resigned 1 June 1921 — Lt.). in the middle west, and stopped in to visit Marshal Anderson at the nursing home where he had been cared for in El Cajon. To their dismay Andy had passed away, and they immediately called me with the sad news, and have since forwarded a conMembership: 87% tribution to the Alumni Association in Andy's name.

Pres., Adm. Jerauld Wright USN (Ret.) Andy had finally retired after the war, in June Sec'y, RAdm. Samuel H. Hurt USN (Ret.) 1946, and settled in El Cajon, California. He 200 Court House Rd., Blackstone, Va. 23824 apparently had a good plot of ground in the El We have received a letter from Mrs. Courtney Cajon area and enjoyed an adobe hut dwelling for Sprague Vaughan of Monte Sereno, California many years. informing us that her mother, the widow of our But time caught up with him, as it does for us Ziegie (Vice Admiral Clifton A.F.) Sprague died all, and he became sick. He was hospitalized and in San Diego on 22 July. Ziegie died in April 1955. settled, hoping for recovery, in a nursing home in She is survived by two daughters and a number El Cajon. But as may sometimes happens Andy of grandchildren. Mrs. Sprague was the sister of could not recover, and he died.

Scott Fitzgerald. We are honored and humbled And this was the time that Ned and Betty when monitoring with sorrow and sadness their Winslade, on their return from Chicago, stopped passing and wishing well their survivors. to ascertain the condition of Andy and see if they could be of service. So it was a terrific shock to find that Andy was dead, and that niece, Janet Rood (who resided at 241 East 25th Street in Long Membership: 86% Beach, California 90806) had been contacted and kindly was representing the family and taking care Pres., VAdm. George C. Dyer USN (Ret.) of the details of Andy's care.

So goes the world. We are thankful for our friends — and for our ability to continue a capable existence.

ORDER THE NEW But we also have sad news of additional losses of friends. We have news that Dick Glass, who CORRECTED we earlier reported as ailing, has died at the Rappa1 9 8 8 Register hannock Westminster-Canterbury Retirement Home in Irvington, Virginia. Dick, who retired as Now! a rear admiral in October 1954, had assisted in several Polar expeditions.

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tion to Oliver for his invitation in particular and his prior class activities in general plus a few new comments.

Carlos Badger reported that Frances has improved and might be able to make a 65th — if held.

Ben Koehler, who used to rip through Army, Princeton and many other lines, has lost considerable mobility, but says more power to any others who might make a Reunion.

George Neely reported that Air International asked him to record on tape his principal inventions. He believes that each of us should have a taped recording of events in our lives that will, in time, be of great interest to our descendants. How about it, fellows?

Squire Pullen reported that local service groups are looking forward to the visit of the USS Membership: 82% MISSOURI Battle Group in Monterey in July. The last big display in Monterey was in 1919 when the Sec'y RAdm. J. R. Dudley USN (Ret.) Battle Fleet (6 or 7 BBs) was first deployed to the 306 Edwards Ferry Road, N.E. West Coast. There is a good photograph of that Leesburg, Va. 22075 703/777-3887 event in the local Maritime Museum where Squire Sec'y. San Diego Area: is a watchstander.

RAdm. Logan McKee USN (Ret.) Jim Riseley, the surviving orginator of a 65th, 738 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, Calif. 92118 is still "gung-ho" and wants it on Homecoming.

Birthday greetings this October to A.J. (Tony) Any activity planned in Annapolis on those dates MacNamee, L.S. (Leo) Stafford, D. (Deke) Hyatt, would now be wishful thinking.

C.M.F.S. (Spots) Quinby, and A.V.D. (Al) Smith.

Zeke Sanborn's son, Alden, reported that Zeke We regret our being unable to attend the con- is holding his own and that, if a 65th is held, Alden ference of Class correspondents at Alumni House, would get him there if Zeke continues his recent but hope we can offer acceptable items for our improvement. capable editor and staff to process. And, as a Oliver Walker informed me that Nick Draim's reminder, if you forgot to send back your listing address is: 810-D Menno Village, Chambersburg, for the Register, please look it up, correct it if Pennsylvania 12201. needed, and return it. Many depend on the Nina and I did a bit of "touring" SoCal and accuracy of our annual Register for administrative have news of several '22ers. We stayed a few days tasks. with Clytie and George Watson in their Summer Looking back to the Summer of 1917 when we, home in Rancho Bernardo, California. Both Clytie wearing new 'white work' uniforms, were assem- and George are still truly "up and at 'em." George bled in ranks out there on the hot brick pavement plays golf well and frequently, achieving a 72 on between 'Mother' Bancroft and Tecumseh's monu- an executive course — but still 18 holes. They ment, wondered why some of us were in leader- invited Harriet and Abe Stacey for dinner. The ship jobs. It developed that some had attended a Staceys are still living in Lake San Marcos but are military school while preping for the Academy. preparing to move to Leisure World in Lagune One of these was our late Class President, Homer Hills. We six '22ers had a most pleasant evening, Elmers, who had preped at Marion Military reminiscing over our earlier years which were easier Institute in Alabama. Homer has been honored to recall than our recent ones. Also, neither George by the Alumni Association of Marion Military nor I had seen Abe in quite a few years. It did Institute which has placed a memorial book plate appear that the six of us were above average in in one of the volumes included in the permanent mobility. coUection in the Baer Memorial Library at the In San Juan Capistrano we saw Georgia and Vic Institute. The volume is titled "Woodrow Wilson Ellis who are doing very well except for a few proand World War I — 1917-1921" written by Robert blems in the aging process. The Rhubarb Valley H. Ferrell. News of this comes by the courtesy of Railroad is still intact albeit a bit dusty and "unoilHomer's widow, Louise. ed" as Chief Engineer Vic has neglected his duties Late Blast! We goofed when we omitted the title the past few years. About eight years ago the Libfor the group picture that was in the August issue. bys and Walshes visited the Ellis' and even Libs, For this we apologize to Sophie and Don Smith. the electical wizard of our Midshipman days, was To celebrate his 87th birthday last 2 June, they impressed by Vic's railroad. It is a complete hosted a delightful gathering of our San Diego — "town" with buildings beautifully painted by Coronado group. If you still have your copy of Georgia whose artistic talents are not limited to Shipmate, (and may not recognize some) they are: "house painting."

Don and Sophie seated in front, others, (left to In West Covina we saw Win Jones. She is now right) Leo Stafford, Frankie Tallman, Eleanor on the top floor of a 9-story convalescent home Curtis, Virginia Hickey, Stogie Roberts, Peter with a beautiful view of the California landscape.

Wray, Irvine McGowan, Bunny Wray, Louise It just so happens that Win does not appreciate ScheU, T.O. CuUins, Fay Acuff, Sabe Sabin, Helen heights and never looks out her window. Win is Cullins, Rosella Stafford, Paul Abernethy, and holding her own but is still limited to a walker.

Logan McKee. Her son, Richard, and his wife live nearby and visit her often.

Frank Whitaker wrote and I must correct my Membership: 75% August report as I had misunderstood him on the telephone. He is in a condominium, not a nursPres., RAdm. Frank Akers USN (Ret.) ing home, and has a housekeeper. He goes to a Corr. Secy, RAdm. Harvey T. Walsh USN (Ret.) program for elderly people twice a week in Devon 6251 Old Dominion Dr. #253, McLean, Va. 22101 Manor. His younger son Howard, and his wife live Oliver Walker's election and questionnaire let- nearby and visit him often.

The Alumni Association informed me of the ter brought forth many expressions of appreciadeath of Joseph Spielvogel on 6 May 1987. This Now, in addition, we have word of the death of Charles Binford Gary, in South Bay, Connecticut, on 13 August 1987. Charles Gary had resigned as a lieutenant in August 1928. He then served as a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve from 1941 to 1946. We have no information on this wartime duties.

And as a final sad report this month we must report the death of Marion Greer, the widow of our deceased member Major John Morgan Greer who died in July 1978. Marion was interred with a sad ceremony in Saint Anne's Cemetery on 27 July 1987. Marion was a sincere friend and will be missed, particularly by her Annapolis friends.

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was obtained from the return of the Homecoming notice with the notation "Deceased" and a correction to the address: 454 Prospect Ave., #187, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052. Joe did not graduate and never sent in any information for our Roll Calls or our 40 Years Later. Additional information for an obituary will be appreciated.

The Alumni Association also informed me of the death of Meridee Taylor Wallace, widow of Jess Wallace who died 30 January 1961, on 12 July 1987 in Coronado, CaUfornia. Interment was in the Naval Academy Cemetery. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Meridee's survivors, two daughters. Miss Anne G. Wallace and Mrs. Percy Wallace Rouse; and a nephew, John T. Kennaday.

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President, Adm. Arleigh A. Burke USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. John R. Johannesen USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Dr., #103, McLean, Va. 22101 Capt. H. H. Connelley USN (Ret.) 544 Silvergate Avenue, San Diego, Calif. 92106 Our bi-monthly lunch on 17 July must have been an "off" day for nearly everybody in the San Diego area. We could muster only three from this area. Bill Lemly, Al Olney, Mike Connelley and our good friend Collins Landstreet who flew in from Florida to help us make a quartet at the table.

The news of the Class was heavily weighted by the sad reports of the death of Joe Foley on 20 April in Winchester, Massachusetts; of Duke Chandler on 26 May in Virginia; of Billie Leith on 23 June in Newport Beach, California. Our greatest sympathy is extended to all their survivors.

A good long and chatty letter from Harry Downs told us he and Lucille have had a battle with shingles but are okay now. In January they had a most memorable trip through the Panama Canal with stops in South America and the West Indies. Harry figured that would be their last trip, but he was wrong. Their daughter and granddaughter inveigled them into their third trip to Disneyland this past year.

Two letters with enclosures came from John Keating in the past two months. One enclosure was a brochure having to do with a print of the Naval Academy in the year of 1908. The print is entitled "1908 Scene" by Richard Rummel and hangs in the Naval Academy Museum — or did 20 years ago or so at least — a beautiful picture.

A great letter from Don Kelsey was filled with information, health notes, plans and some wonderful blarney. Referring to a picture which was printed in Shipmate a few months ago, he listed the seven Midshipmen of '23 as being Marcus Erwin, Stan Ring, Bill Burford, Henry Cooper, Jazz Fuller, Don Kelsey and Lester Kern. The picture was taken in 1922 on the USS OLYMPIA. Kari Hensel sent us a letter full of much interesting data, information and facts on his life and life in general. Karl gets things done. He attended the 64th Co-ed East Coast Luncheon in Annapolis.

He saw his son David on the trip as well as his daughter and her husband Colonel Tom Fields USMC. Karl also landed in Bethesda — and landed on the same operating table that our President Ronald Reagan had graced with his presence.

And Uke our President, Karl is okay now.

In a letter from Speed Edwards, he complimented me by designating me as "Keeper of the Flame." Speed and Lydia say they are cutting down on their travels but listed their plans to make these trips: A Maine Coast Cruise, the USNA Alumni Danube River Cruise, a Xmas-New Year's Caribbean Cruise and in between times to several 41

places, such as Smith Island, Tangier Island, Charlottesville. Good health and more power to them.

We have received word from Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, that the new Aegis destroyer named for our Arleigh Burke, the USS AMXIGH BURKE ( D D G - 5 1 ) , is expected to be launched on

21 January 1989. Being the lead ship of its class, this date could change; our contact at Bath has promised to keep us informed as to the ship's progress.

Meantime, a small group of our Classmates is making plans to be on hand for this historic occasion; nothing Uke this has happened in the entire history of the Navy. Of course, with a January date — in Maine no less — most of us are planning on wearing appropriate clothing, centering on long winter underwear.

Thanks to Bath Iron Works, we have our own set of photos taken that day — 31 June 1986 — when Arleigh did the "arc striking" of the DDG-5rs keel section. Speaking of any advice he could give the future crew of USS ARLHGH BURKE, Arleigh told the gathering that day that his advice would be: "This ship is built to fight, you had better know how."

Destroyers have come 'round fuU cycle in Arleigh's Ufetime — the year he was bom, 1901, the Navy launched its first DD, USS BAINBRIDGE (DD-1). Since then, almost 1000 destroyers have proven their worth. Now, more than eight decades later, the ARLEIGH BuRKE-class is the last of a great class of fighting ships — no more destroyers planned.

The July-August issue of Shipmate was received while Class Correspondents were writing their columns for "Class News" in the October issue, two issues later. Attention is invited to the article entitied "Class Correspondents Briefing" in the July-August issue, page 32-33, which describes in detail the steps being taken to reduce the lead time for Class Correspondents to submit their columns to make them more current.

Another item covered in the article was the plan to update the Register of Alumni by sending each Alumnus a copy of his own entry for review and retum (with corrections if needed) for vaUdation.

The letters requesting vaUdation were sent out in July; retumed validations will be entered in the computer bank from July through September. The computer tape wiU be sent to the printer on 1 October and the 1988 Register wUl be printed and ready for mailing on 1 December. The importance of returning the above mentioned validation letter is emphasized. If per chance it was not retumed at the time requested, it is stiU desired for entry into the computer bank which must be kept up to date. (Timely return of the vaUdation letter may weU have been due to an inability of the Alumnus himself to respond — in which case a friend or member of his family should comply in his behalf with appropriate explanatory remarks.)

Retumed Register validation letters revealed one with the startUng sad news that Capt. John E. Shomier USN (Ret.) died 23 February 1986. No further information was given and it was not signed. Pertinent information received by telcom from members of his family in Virginia Beach, Va. will be pubUshed later in this column or in "Last CaU." The 77 Uving graduates of the Class of '23 are scattered over 21 States and the District of Columbia as follows: California-22; Maryland-9; Florida-8; Virginia-7; Massachusetts and Washington-4; Pennsylvania and D.C.-3; Cormecticut, Hawaii and New York-2; and only 1 each in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North & South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas. However, if we include the 42

Keel Laying — 1986 (Photo Bath Iron Works) Marylanders and Virginians who Uve in the Washington MetropoUtan Area under D . C , it would rank second with 9, Md. and Fla. tied to third with 8 each; Va. and Pa. with 3 each would rank after Mass. and Wash, as noted above.

Our Class News column in the July-August Shipmate reported briefly on the Memorisd Monument in rememberance of those Alummi who died in Une of duty but whose bodies were never recovered for burial. This is a foUow-up with additional pertinent information. The granite tablet upon which the names of nine of our Classmates are engraved are the names of similarly honored members of the classes of 1915 to 1930, consecutively from top to bottom. Class groups are separated by three stars, in Ueu of class numerals, and names of men of each class group are separated by a single star; there are three names per row, but if the number of names in a class is not divisible by 3, the bottom row may have one or two. Names are alphabetically arranged, reading from left to right.

The names of Our Classmates engraved on the monument were hsted in the July-August column, so wiU not be repeated in full in this or future Class news. However since an effort is being made to inform the next of kin, comments relating to any of the individuals can be expected. The next of kin of three of the nine have been informed, viz., Haynsworth, Hobby and Ralph.

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Pres., VAdm. Ralph E. Wilson USN (Ret.) Sec'y and Columnist, Mr. Robert A. Keyer 9101 Patterson Ave., #71 Richmond, Va. 23229 Telephone (804) 740-0622 E. Coast Sec'y, RAdm. J.M. Kennaday USN (Ret.) W. Coast Sec'y, RAdm. S. E. Burroughs USN (Ret.) Herb Bearce, active in Class Alumni Affairs in Dallas area sent the columnist information from The Log, Midshipmen's monthly magazine for February 1987. We are presenting here from Herb a reprint from this Log of an article which Herb wrote in 1921-1922: Did you ever notice that it seems that the prettiest and the most desirable girl you know goes around with and seems to hke the fellow that you think the dizziest on earth, if not the best lemon ever sprouted in the beautiful garden of Bancroft Hall? In most cases, it seems that way. The fellow

that was so dizzy Plebe Year that he busted out to formation one morning all shined, brushed and braced to find he'd forgotten his trou seems to have all the pickin's when it comes to the few 3.9s we know (we have never met a 4.0 and never expect to), while we poor eggs that consider ourselves of at least average intelligence don't seem to rate at all.

Of course we're not jealous or anything like that, but we can't help wondering just what he's got that we don't have, and whether or not the girl knows what a diunbbell she has chosen to drag with. Could it be that she has picked him because he is a dumbbell? Is he the background against which she shines with a more briUiant Ught? Perhaps she realizes he's so dumb that he cannot think for himself and will consequenUy do what she tells him without argimient? Perhaps the girl feels a sort of maternal instinct toward the bUthering swab? Who? Oh! Who? will answer my question?

Scott Peterson, Midshipman 1st Class 1987, from Dallas noticed the article and wrote his Father who Uves in DaUas. The older Mr. Peterson collaborates with Herb in many of the Navy activities in DaUas. Alexandra Bearce made a colorful and beautifuUy decorated cake for the welcoming party for Class 1990 (Pool side) at home of George Godwin, Dallas Alunmus, Summer 1986. Scott Peterson has elected a commission in the Marine Corps. Scott will thereby join Herb's two sons — one at Pendleton — a fixed wing aircraft maintenance officer and his brother an aviator at Cherry Point. Semper FideUs'.

Gone to China say MilUe and Cliff Alderman on 3 August. "Something I always wanted to do," says CUff. While MUUe yearned for New Zealand.

We have placed New Zealand next on our agenda.

Red Ruhsenberger's granddaughter, Susan, daughter of Deborah and John Ruhsenberger, Prince Frederick, Md. (John USNA 1960) placed fourth in the Maryland area competition for the American Perfect Teen Pageant held recentiy in Baltimore. The system is dedicated to the high ideals of sportsmanship, competition and Americanism. Obviously, aU roimd quaUfications are required.

JuUe and Dick Playter say: "Howdy, we're back in Texas! As of 16 March 1987 our new address is: Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Playter, 3033 Gessner, Suite 1113, Houston, Texas 77080 Ph. 713-744-1061. Ya'U give us caU and come visit."

Felix Howland, Alpine, Texas, land of rocks and rattiesnakes, talking with Dyna Short on the phone in San Antonio in July had a problem. He wanted to go to church but to do so involved putting on his clothes. Thinking it over he realized if he put his clothes on, he would have to take them off.

So, he did not go to church that Sunday. Alpine in the Big Bend Country is "Out Yonder" and maybe Judge Roy Bean ruled there at one time.

'Tis never too late to change! Jack Kennaday agrees and also recommends as does a pen pal of his. Captain in the Royal Navy who wrote in his latest letter had recently visited Gibraltar where his son, also RN, is on duty, of which both he and I have many pleasant memories. Then he wrote, "But enough of that. We must Uve in the present."

He does, too. Living in Devon, he's active there in garden work and in forestry, even though he has angina (but takes good care of it) and is an avid smaU boat sailor, offshore sailing as well as local races. Of course he's quite right.

It's all too easy to yarn away about the past — and not always get it right, either! Of course, there's much we should never forget — loved ones, good turns, happy experiences — "the bridge is love" as Thornton Wilder wrote. But at our age we must try to make every day a new and doing one for ourselves and famihes. I can still play a little golf and "cultivate our gardens" as VoUaire recommends — or shovel a little Shipmate, October 1987

snow, depending on the season! Plenty of that last Winter! Then there was a fire in the stove to mind, too. But Summer is the really challenging time of year. We have nine dwarf fruit trees to take care of and right now and for the next month they must be sprayed about once a week.

They've always given us a good crop, so they're worth it. And there's always reading, and not always of the past. Keeping up with current affairs we tend to neglect. Comtemporary literature, well reviewed in many magazines, deserves attention. And everyone should have a hobby — or maybe two or three. They last longer that way! Posted in our garage on an otherwise rather ugly wallboard wall are some old gayly colored piacemats, a current calendar and some brief notices and quotations. One of the latter Jeanette found somewhere titled "Look to this Day." I feel it very fitting for us all at this time.

It reads: Yesterday is already a dream.

And tomorrow is only a vision.

But today, well lived, makes every Yesterday a dream of happiness And every tomorrow a vision of hope.

From the Sanscrit.

The pictme is of Harry Richter's son: Captain H . E . Richter, DC USNR (R) and two grandsons of the captain. It was taken at the time of commissioning of Jonathan Richter (on the right) foUowing the completion of AOCS in Pensacola.

Both young men are pursuing careers in Naval Aviation. David K. Richter (on the left) was designated a Naval Aviator, receiving his wings in May and is stationed at NAS Miramar training to fly the F-14. Jonathan is at NAS Whiting Field in flight training." I only wish my father had lived to see his grandsons wearing the same uniform he did so proudly," says Harry Jr. Page Smith writes, " 2 8 June, Dee and myself celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary. We are so fortunate to have lived together happily for so long and both to be fit and healthy." He adds "Besides gardening and groundskeeping I find time for golf three times a week and stUl shoot my age." As this is written 6 August, a verified count, with assistance of Alumni Association shows 108 Uving graduates out of an original 523 and these numbers do not include the living and very Class loyal non-graduates.

Noble Abrahams' love for IOWA became so great when he served in her as Chief Engineer he would gladly have gone back into the service, if they would have had him, when IOWA was recommissioned in 1982. When Capt. Dan Meyer, USNA '54, was Navy ROTC officer at Cornell, Noble infected him with IOWA and Noble helped Dan get his Middies off on good footing. Now some 40-odd years later the story has a happy ending because Ens. Dan Meyer, '87 Cornell NROTC, son of Dan, USNA '54, has been assigned to IOWA as Number 3 turret Division Officer. Shall we say Dan has replaced Noble because Noble could not go?

Tom Moore writes: I appreciate your taking the time to write to me in this hot season — hottest I ever remember in Virgina. I am well and enjoying life at about one-third speed. I still live in my house — work in my yard two or three days a week — enough to give me what I need but not enough for the yard. January I was in Orlando with my son Tom and attended the USNA monthly luncheon — saw IVIargaret and George Robillard and Ellen Wilkins. It's been over a year since I visited the Lazell's in Jackson, Mississippi but I have talked to Jim on the phone. Katee and Jim are both well. I now have two granddaughters Vicky IVi years old and Elizabeth 1-year and 3 months, daughters of my son John and his wife Barbara.

I am now in the process of reading my son John's latest book "The Secret War in Central America" (John Norton Moore University Publications of America, Inc.). The book is a

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The Richters in Pensacola documented statement of the facts and revelant law of the current conflict in Central America.

John Moore is a professor of law at the University of Virginia.

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Pres., RAdm. Walter C. Ford USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Joseph H. Nevins, Jr. USN (Ret.) Five Acton Place, AnnapoUs, Md. 21401 A most interesting article about George Dufek titled, " t h e Man who Hated C o l d , " written by LCdr. David C Poyer ' 7 1 , appears in the JulyAugust 1987 issue of Shipmate. Attention is invited to it here because some may have missed reading it.

Louise, John Murphy's wife, writes from their home in San Diego, that during her avid genealogical studies she had discovered that she and Bevo Bond are both descended from Thomas Bond, a New England colonist in the 17th Century. The only possible way for a Bond to be related to a Murphy would be by marrying one!

In connection whh their studies, Louise and John drove about 9000 miles across country and in New England in order to complete their book. They visited the Bill Pryors, '26 and Don McVeys, '47 during their travels and had a wonderful trip. They are happy to be back home — and in their hideaway in Baja California where they spend about half of their time.

Louise Murphy's " C o u s i n " Bevo sends word of his discovery of some photos of our Second and First Class cmises to Europe. We hope to find that they are in condition to be published in Shipmate.

Apropos of photos, a note from Fran, widow of Cliff Grimes, enclosed a picture of her with two great-granddaughters, Whitney and Britt. Fran reports all's well with her.

Bruno Hammond sends the distressing news that Lee Sugnet died on 6 August 1987 in the Providence Hospital, Seattle, Washington of a heart attack with complications. As a Midshipman, Lee was seated facing the stoke oar, as coxswain of the Navy crews. Following par for the course for 30 years of active duty, he received his MBA and became a member of the faculty teaching Fran Grimes and her two great-granddaughters

Economics and Business Management at Everett Junior College, Everett, Washington. He leaves fond memories among his Classmates and friends.

As a widower with no children, Lee is survived by several nieces and nephews.

We greatly regret to report that Bunny, widow of Hap Gill died peacefully but after much suffering on 23 July 1987 in La Jolla, California. She was a charming person. The deep sympathy of the Class is extended to her daughters, Betty, " L e e Bel" and Mary Chapin and their families.

Further very sad news is that Doris, beloved wife of Cam Briggs, died in San Diego on 9 August of cancer but fortunately not too lingering an affliction. Her body is to be cremated and the ashes distributed at sea. Doris will be sorely missed indeed by Cam, her lovely and large family and her numerous friends. The heartfelt sympathy of the Class has been conveyed to Cam and the family.

A sad report, belatedly received, tells of the death on 3 May 1987 of J o , widow of Carleton Hoffner. Joe died in her home on South Nash Street, Arlington, Virginia which she and Carleton occupied and enjoyed for many years. She is buried in the National Cemetery at Arlington. The Class extends deep sympathy to Carlton, Jr. and his family.

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Pres., RAdm. Kenneth Craig USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg III 6251 Old Dominion Dr., #61, McLean, VA 22101

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Pres., RAdm. Thomas J. Hamilton USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Joshua W. Cooper USN (Ret.) 400 Madison St., Apt. 808, Alexandria, Va. 22314 Telephone #(703) 549-8708 Note for the 60th.

It will come as no surprise to returning Alumni that numerous changes have been made at the old school since 1927. For example, the Naval Hospital has been downgraded to clinic status. In order to serve contingent medical requirements, information as to the availability of civilian services and facilities will be included in the packet which will be furnished on registration.

This from Otie Gregg: A recent item in the Virginian-Pilot about the conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan, being summoned for a medical test in a paternity suit, brought back happy memories when Doris and I, along with Helen and Buddy Yeomans, Phyl and Larry Freeman, were taken to a sandy beach (via the Yeoman barge) on the Island of Ishcia during the Summer of 1956. We were just pouring our martinis when a 50-foot sailing yacht, anchored nearby. A gorgeous blonde, clad in a white bikini appeared on deck and the talk turned to the matter of having her come over to join us. Larry solved the problem by waving a cocktail shaker at her — she acknowledged this with a smile and a wave. She went below briefly and reappeared in another (pink) bikini — quite modest by today's standards but still quite skimpy. She was followed by a middle-aged gentleman who put a rubber raft over the side and both rowed over.

In his eagerness to get them on board, Larry overreached and fell overboard. I almost followed suit while concentrating on getting a close-up snapshot of the scene. We settled down to cocktails and in the course of conversation learned that the gentlemean friend was the famous conductor and the lady was from Paris.

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Through the years we have rememl)ered the incident whenever we heard his music.

Which brings me to the point of adding a few more notes about Classmates in this area: Dottie Sutherland has just told me about her successful trip to the Orient which she took along with seven of her grandchildren and children.

They covered the territory from Seoul to Bangkok on an 18-day tour and enjoyed every minute of it. A near-exception occurred when two grandsons retumed from an evening on the town in Tokyo. FoUowing the consumption of two l>eers each for the boys and the two hostesses, they were presented with a biU for more than a hundred doUars. This, of course happens here and there.

Bnite Alkeson told me about the death of Betty's sister, who had Uved with them for several years. He and Betty are signed up for the 60th.

Pierce Chflton has recovered from his back problem and is now moving from his homestead of many years to Algonquin House, an apartment owned by Elizabeth. Margaret McCune reports that Mac is stiU a little unsteady on his feet and she has given up substitute teaching. Bill Burcb was seen at a party for the first time in a couple of years, and looked sharp. Emmy-Lou always looks good whether at a party or on the golf course. Pat and Jim Mitchell sounded as enthusiastic as ever when I talked with them.

Dorothy Rickertts says that she and Rick are happy in their retirement home.

Theresa Zondorak is blessed by having Sonny and family nearby. Her California grandchildren visited her this Summer — and she is in good health and spirits. Marge Taylor has her son, Pat and family living nearby — Pat has done weU enough in business to retire at age 50, and son, Tony does weU also. Betty EUis, the widow of VAdm. W.E. EUis, '30 and of Charies P. Hill, has just signed up for the 60th, and we welcome her back into our Hampton Roads Group. We look forward to seeing you aU at the BIG BANG! Please write again, Otie — and soon!

Harry Hamley, while en route home, (Anniston, Ala.), reported on a recent (July) tour in the U.S.S.R., somewhat off the beaten path. He and his brother, Ben, embarked on a GoodwiU Friendship Volga Cruise.

About 10 days were spent in the Motor Ship MAXIM GORKY, cruising from Kazan to Rostov-on-Don, and another 10 days in Leningrad and MOSCOW. The tour group of 60 were accompanied by nine American and nine Soviet members of the USA-USSR Friendship Society, plus five rather pretty Intourist guides. The ship was clean and comfortable and the food was exceUent. Tours of the river ports provided a wide variety of interesting programs with lots of song and dance entertainment, both folk type and modem. Costs were moderate. Harold recommends it.

The Soviets were celebrating their Navy Day in Leningrad where six destroyer types and three submarines were moored on the Neva River.

Contacts with local Soviet people were friendly.

Prices in the shops seemed high, and stocks were limited. Restroom faciUties in trains and aircraft were very poor. Paper products were scant.

Historical relics and artifacts in churches and palaces span a thousand years and display the incredible wealth of the czars. Public transportation is plentiful and costs sUght.

At Leningrad, the Memorial Cemetery contains the mass graves of a milUon citizens who perished during the 900-day Nazi siege. At Volgograd, a giant memorial pays homage to those who took part in the decisive battle where two and one-half milUon died.

Welcome home, Harry! We'U see you at the reunion.

Fred Better, writing from his Summer residence in Hishult, Sweden, cites two outstanding events of the year.

Event No. 1 occurred at Scottsdale, Arizona on 25 January when a quiet (80th.) birthday dinner

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Fred Hetter's 80th birthday with his fiancee, Ann McKenney, was transformed into a genuine (he says) surprise party, arranged by his grandchildren, children of Fred II (deceased). See accompanying photograph.

Event No. 2 evolved some six months later when Fred and Ann were married on 2 July. The original plan was to have the ceremony at the North Cape in the land of the midnight sim — but bureaucracy did not cooperate — the necessary papers did not catch up with the persons involved at the right time and in the right place, so they settled for a civil ceremony performed by the Mayor of Lulua, on the top floor of City Hall, overlooking the Gulf of Bothia. Our congratulations go to Fred and our best wishes to Aim and Fred for future happiness.

We look forward to meeting the bride at the reimion.

WiUiam L. (BUl) and five grandchildren. Jack Uves at the famUy home at 330-8th St., Coronado, CaUf. 92118.

The Class extends its deepest sympathy to Jack and Bill and their famiUes. James A . (Bogata) Prichard died p>eacefuUy at his home in Seattle on 16 June 1987. A memorial service was held at the Chapel of the Naval Underseas Warfare Engineering Station, Keyport, Wash, where he had served as Commanding Officer from 1951-53 and again from 1955-57. The service was very weU attended by a gathering of local friends and relatives.

Bogata, whose nickname was derived from his birthplace, (Bogata, Texas), was imbued with a genial and friendly disposition. As a Midshipman, he conquered the Sub-Squad by becoming an active contender on the Class Water Polo team and he exhibited good balance as a productive member of the Lucky Bag staff. His distinguished service career is described in Last CaU. The accompanying snapshot shows Bogata with a group on R&R somewhere in the Philippines, circa 1945. AU are 27ers with the exception of one AustraUan — from left to right: Alston Ramsey, Tom Corwin, Roy Freeman, (HMAS HOBART), Bogata, Spike Dudley, and Bob Ford.

In retirement, he had been active in a local contract bridge group and similar affairs, but due to health problems his recent activities were limited to bowUng with Classmates, Henry Marshall and Spike Dudley. On the afternoon of the day of his death, he had bowled one game with a score in the 190s.

Survivors include a daughter Janice, a son J a m e s , six grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild. The Class extends its deepest sympathy to Janice, James and their famiUes.

28 R&R in the PhUippines in WWII — Bogata is third from right Word has been received that Medora Compton Marks, widow of Arthur Duncan (Sadie) Marks died on 22 April 1987, at Canton, Ohio. Until the last weeks of her illness, she had counted on attending our 60th, and was to have been the house guest of our Committee Chairman, Eleanore Saunders. Sadie predeceased her in July 1969.

Medora is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Herbruck, a son, Arthur C Marks, both of Canton, a sister, Mrs. A.O. Festorazzi of Mobile, Ala. and five grandchildren.

The Class extends its deepest sympathy to Dorothy, Arthur and Mrs. Festorazzi and their famiUes. Elwood K. (Skip) Cornelius, Midshipman, died 30 May 1987 at Pottstown, Pa. Skip resigned on graduation for medical reasons. According to our 1936 Beacon, he was (in 1936) employed by the Philadelphia Electric Co. as plant superintendent.

Additional information has been requested from survivors.

The Navy Mutual Aid Association has advised that Welton (Bud) Rowley died 28 April 1987 at San Clemente, Calif. Condolences have been sent to his widow, Ethel, whose address is given as Box 533, San Clemente, CaUf. 92672.

As this goes to press, word has been received that Madyln Thach, Jimmy's widow, passed away on Sunday, 9 August. Memorial services were held at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery on 13 August.

She is survived by two sons, John S. (Jack) and

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Pres., Capt. Raymond O. Burzynski USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 121 Glen Oban Dr., Arnold, Md. 21012 n o r i d a Corr., RAdm. R. N. Norgaard USN (Ret.) 121 N . Phelps Ave., Winter Park, Fla. 32789 West Coast Corr., RAdm. W . A. CockeU USN (Ret.) 3222 Browning St., San Diego, CaUf. 92106 N. Eastern Corr., Capt. R. O. Burzynski USN (Ret.) Box 145, New Castle, N . H . 03854 Bill Ford reports the death of Boeker Batterton on 17 July at the Lewis Memorial Christian ViUage, Springfield, III. Boeker died after three weeks of hospitalization for pneumonia, with encouraging improvement for two weeks, when a blood clot developed.

BiU received the sad news from a friend in Springfield. BiU says that he saw quite a bit of Boeker before Bill moved to Santa Barbara; and Bill had accompanied Boeker to the last two BLC reunions in AnnapoUs. BiU also inquired about the 60th Reunion — 27 to 30 September, just before the '88 annual Homecoming — saying that he planned to be there.

Duke Merson expressed his pride in having been the means of revitalizing the Academy Alumni Association in the Arizona area, for which he received lots of praise. He explained to Bill Busik his deUght to do it because he felt such a deep sense of gratitude to the Academy for giving him a chance to begin his education. He says: "Incidentally, the pursuit of education has never ceased, and I continue to work away at the process." (C/S Note: Duke was one of the two members of the BLC to earn a PhD: Matt Radom was the other.

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By the way, Duke sent in the sketch of the boxer in BLC's section in the June ShipmatewZ/A hardto-read caption "Classic Navy stance as demonstrated by Midn. Ic M.R. Gerin, Class of 1928.)

Your C/S regrets that he was not able to participate in the Nutmeggers — always deUghtful — get-together at Ski Burzynski's in New Castle. Ed Dexter wrote afterwards how much they enjoyed "Master Chef" Ski's elegant lobster dinner one day, sukiyaki the second day. Beside's Ski's daughter Marya, who helped to host the party, Betty Berry and Ed Dexter, Elsie and Phil Wakeman, and Marjorie and Matt Radom were in attendance.

A later note from Ski himself confirms that the 1987 Nutmeggers was a very successful and happy time. Ski reports "Georgina (Mrs. George) King was missing, although she was here spiritually, and called during our reunion." Ski had received letters of well-wishes and regrets from Nic Nash, Al Fay, Gene Camsi, Bucky Lee, Duke Merson, John Kent, Leon ColUns, Francois Jordan, Jim Burke, Swede Norgaard. (C/S note: Ski says Jim Burke died on 5 July; sad news to be looked into.).

Ski continues: "Weather ideal, sparkling cool weather for August 1-3.1 had accomodation for 12, and could have handled 24 comfortably with the help of neighbors, the Women's Club, and the Officers' Wives organization. Chow was exceUent, and in this area of tourism there is plenty of outside diversion if required.

"AU goes well here. I see the doctors for my infirmities of octogenarian origin, practice my cooking regularly, bother my neighbors, visit my family, and look forward to seeing you (Classmates) in September."

The Naval Academy Foundation announced that for the year 1987-1988: The Class of 1928 Memorial Honor Scholar is Lawrence Matthew Viarengo, who grew up in Markon, N.J., where he attended Cherokee High School. While at Cherokee, Matt was a student councU representative and captained the basebaU team for aU four years. He also played soccer and was on the Executive Committee of the student council. The Kiski School in Saltsburg, Pa., is where Matt prepared for the Academy.

The W.L. Lyons Brown Memorial Honor Scholar is Christian Marcus Bonat from Centerville, Md., a graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School just outside Washington, D.C. He was captain of his high school football team, and threw the discus for the track team.

He was Senior Class Representative to the Academic Council of the Student Government, and was a member of the school Liturgical Committee for three years. He won the '85-'86 Knights of Columbus Citizenship Award from the Maryland State Council at graduation. He attended Georgetown University on an NROTC Scholarship before entering the Academy.

Members of the BLC born in the month of October include Jim Bierer, Vic Cole, Leon ColUs, Neale Curtin, Ed Dexter, and TA Smith. Many happy returnes!!

Ed Dexter reports, as of early August, that he had completed his 5th trip of '87. This did not include his early September "Tin Can Sailors' Reunion" at New Orleans, nor his attendance at Homecoming.

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Pres., RAdm. Roy S. Benson USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Cal Laning USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church, Va. 22041 Corr. Secretaries: Cat., RAdm. Chuck Triebel USN (Ret.) 17436 Bernardo Oaks Drive San Diego, Calif. 92128 No. Cal., RAdm. Dick Ballinger USN (Ret.) 100Thorndale Dr., #49, San Rafael, Calif. 94903 Florida, Ed Dodson 2927 S. Atlantic Ave. #601, Daytona Shores, Fla. 32018 There was a tradition "that no matter what were the intentions of the winning company commander, he never marries the Color Girl." It could be that that's not his fauU. Girls that beautiful have a wide range of choices. Our expert in the field is Lamar Curry. He appeared in print in Shipmate a year ago in the delightful article by Mrs. Donna Hammond, "Three Cheers for the Color Girl."

In her wide-ranging research. Donna recorded the following in her story: "When the Commander of 29's Color Company, BGen. Lamar curry USMC (Ret.), was contacted, he found the Color Girl.

They had not married and he didn't know where she was. But they both had come from the same small town in Georgia. He contacted "kin" in the town and they were able to give him her married name and address, Sarah Varn McMiUan."

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m %.A; Charlie Chrichton, Gov Brewster, Bob Clark, Rosy Junghans (taking a chaw) The surest way to get a response from our reticent Classmates is to make a mistake in this column about their activities or romances. In the JulyAugust column we reported that the Aliens the Boyds, and the Farrins "had dinner in someplace called the "Last Tru ViUage." And we promptly got a correction from the reticent James Farrin to the effect that "Jack Nicklaus would have chipped into a sandtrap if he heard his Last Tree Village

Winters, with Summers "North" in Maine. She mentioned the last time we saw Sam. Then he and we played a game of "blind chess war" in which neither player is allowed to see the moves of the opponent while a referee advises them as to what happens. A great game for a miUtary tactician like Sam. The photo of Dick Ballinger and Roy Benson was taken at the 39ers' "Pajaro Reunion." The faces may not print well as the film was overexposed. The big number on Dick's sweater is his USNA laundry number. Can you remember yours?

Is Frank Schwable the last in our Class to stop smoking? Bev says that it put him in the hospital but he is sticking with it.

Back in 1976 Hank McRoberts mailed us the first installment of his "History of the Class of Twenty-Nine." It covered much of Plebe Year but no farther. He said then, "Don't print this — I'U send more later." He was stiU promising more when he died last year. Herewith we print some of the aU too short first installment: 1 have chuckled a few times about the predictions made for the Class of '29 — and wonder what the score finally shows. It all began in the Summer of 1925 when we began checking in at Bancroft Hall. We came from all directions and for different reasons. Nearly all of us were of "middle class stock," which really means the salt of the earth and the backbone of America. The service juniors knew what they were coming to, but many were coming to obtain the best education available at no cost and they knew nothing of what a Navy career really meant.

At a gathering of the Class early in Plebe Summer, the Commandant, Capt. Sinclair Gannon (he'll always be The Commandant of Midshipmen to me) gave us the what's it all about.

He himself had just reported in for the job. Capt.

Gannon explained that when he received his orders to the USNA many other captains putputted over to his ship in their gigs and lamented the fact that the products of the Academy (ensigns) were not of such high caliber as they would like to see. So ... Gannan and the new Superintendent, Nulton, had arrived in Annapolis with the avowed goal of providing the Fleet with proper ensigns — commencing with us. In this saga to follow — from John the Klepto to 'for the want of six silk sox' we'll see how they fared."

(To be continued in the next issue. Be sure to buy it and learn what happened!)

We have lost a wonderful Classmate, Fritz Lippert. He died in July in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Fritz was very active up to the last, serving after retirement for age as adjunct professor of business management in the University of Connecticut, with arduous overseas assignments. We share the loss with Phyllis his wife.

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Pres., RAdm. W. L. Chappie, USN (Ret.) 1004 Priscilla Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308 Exec. Sec'y, RAdm. W. T. Nelson, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Fred Bradman 18139 Viceroy Drive, San Diego, Calif. 92128 Ballinger and Benson called a "Last Tru Village." And in the same mail came a note of protest from Cy Johnson, "Note — Roster dated 9/20/86 did not indicate that my mate is Margo, who is alive and kicking."

A long and philosphical letter came from Belle Griffith in Newport. Philosophical in observations on the activities of old age. She questioned the Japanese euphoism for the time as "the age of Fruition." For Belle, Newport is "South" for the

Back from his umpteenth cruise in the recent past. Jack Lee told us of his experience covering the period 17-28 July. First leg of the journey, a flight to Vancouver, British Columbia; there, embarked aboard SS ROYAL VKING SKY, a cruise ship by now weU known to Jack. Departing Vancouver, the itinerary took the group into the glacier country of the Canadian Northwest, then back to Vancouver. When fellow-passengers Minette and Harry Ayers, civiUan residents of Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii discovered Jack's Navy background, they 45

pUed him with questions about Anne and Lynne Quiggle and Marge and Harry Stevenson. These coincidences involving both Classmates and strangers seem to us to add much obvious pleasure to such cruises. We have been able to report the similar experiences of several Classmates on earUer occasions.

When November roUs toward its close, it is expected that our Octogenarian group's membership wiU have increased by two: Bob Stroh on the 12th and Bob Craighill on the 23rd. One of these days the Octos seem destined to outnumber the Septuagenarians among us. That threat aside, we congratulate both Bobs.

By pubUshing Johnnie Sisson's letter wherein he commented on retirement faciUties (Shipmate, Jime 1987), we seem to have set the stage for a cross county battie as to the relative virtues of retirement Uving as it may be affected by cUmatic conditions in Florida and in CaUfornia. Responding to the Sisson statement. Sparky Woodruff rises to defend his choice of Harbour's Edge at Delray Beach, Florida, in a June letter. Counterpunching his way to gain at least a draw in round one of this battie. Sparky wrote: (Thanks for) aU that info on the Ufe-care centers in CaUfornia I see in the June copy that my old buddy Johimie Sisson is in the market for one. Siu'e, you have a few chiUy days in Jan/Feb which caU for a sweater and the natives love it, but most of the time it is deUghtful. AU those miUionaires that built those mansions in Palm Beach can't be wrong.

By the way, none of those financial arrangements you outlined for health-care faciUties in California Ufe-care centers seemed to measure up to ours in Dehay that I set forth in the April Shipmate. We made an inspection down there last week and were very pleased with aU we saw. Move in starts this Summer, but we plan on about November when we retum from Denver.

We leave by car (soon) for Colorado. We plan to keep our home in Denver untU the time comes when we caimot make the trip back each Summer, as we love Colorado and it does get awfuUy hot in Florida. With apologies to Johnnie, I think that's worse than the chiUy days in Winter . . .

Of course, (Harbour's Edge) wiU eventualy be our only home when the time comes, as it must, that we need care, and it wiU be a wonderful thing for our children. To each his own — (but we should remember that) most of the Ufe-care faciUties have age limits and waiting Usts.

Now, the battie is joined. Who wants to enter the fray on the side of one or the other protagonist? We'U give you space, if you'U just write.

We responded to a letter from George C Long, Class of '38 and a Pan-American Airlines retiree, some time back to supply him with requested information about our Classmate Pat Henry and his possible affiUation with Pan-American. Able to recite a couple of facts that were helpful to our correspondent, we were adequately rewarded when Mr. Long's next letter included info about the days when he knew and worked for the airUne with our Classmate Harry Canaday. Here are the highly compUmentary words he wrote about Harry: Fortunately, I have known and worked with yom- Classmate Harry Canaday for many years, but it was hard to get him to open up about his earUer experiences, and yet I know that his navigation contributions were significant." (Harry: long time no see. What about some input for friends in '30 to read and enjoy?)

A recent note from Dick Hunt reports his attendance at the 140th meeting of the Aztec Club of 1847, the Hereditary Society of the Mexican War. Dick is the permanent historian of the Society, whose members met at and foUowing a limcheon at the Officers and Faculty Club on the Academy grounds on 28 June.

When the phrase " m a n n a from heaven" was 46

written, one could not have known that it woidd one day come to include imsoUcited but extremely welcome letters from Classmates with news that we are happy to share with our readers. Contributing this time was Herman W. (Jack) Holt.

Here's what Jack told us in his 20 July letter: For the past two days my wife and I have been visited by Boyd Blanchard and his wife, Kay, here in McAUsterviUe, Peimsylvania. Renewing the old acquaintance and reviewing the past has been such an enjoyable experience that I decided to break my bad communication habits of the past and share a bit of the exchange of information with any 1930 Classmates who might sliU remember me and be interested.

Boyd and I both resigned from the Naval Academy on 5 June 1930. Our paths next crossed in 1936 when we both were Uving in Quincy, Massachussetts, I as an engineering drafting supervisor in the Quincy Shipbuilding Co. of Bethlehem Steel Co., and Boyd doing administrative training work for a Boston firm.

Our paths separated in less than a year when Boyd was transferred to Vermont by his company. Circumstances beyond our conuol have kept us apart for 51 years until Boyd caUed me on the phone about two weeks ago, having seen my name and address in the Register of Alumni.

The one-day and two-night visit just completed gave us an opportunity to review items of common interest: Boyd is from Augusta, I am from Lamoyne; Boyd's wife is from Charleston and is the younger sister of Eleanor King, who was valedictorian of my high school class of 1923 in Higgins Classicial Institute in Charleston (aU in Maine).

I note from the Jtme issue that Artie Owen, originaUy from MUo, Maine, is retired and residing in Arlington, Virginia; and that Cici and Jimmy Howard, with whom we have had several pleasant meetings in past years, are located near Artie in Alexandria.

Betz and I have two daughters, seven grandchUdren and two great-grzmdchildren. Sbrteen years ago, we both retired, Betz from school teaching and I from shipbuilding. We are Uving in the midst of our offspring here in Pennsylvania, one daughter next to us here in McAUsterviUe; one 80 miles north in LaPort and nine grandchildren aU over the place including three from next door in local coUeges; one a senior at BuckneU studying to be a doctor; another a jvmior at Penn State studying electrical engineering; and one a sophomore at Shippensburg majoring in math.

This note could ramble on and on but it is my feeUng that I should close and leave space for others to give reports. If any of the above information strikes a famiUar chord, we can be reached at P.O. Box 212, McAUsterviUe, Pa. 17049 — Phone (717) 463-3243.

Back-tracking a bit, it appears that we began our practice of Usting upcoming 80th birthdays just after Jack had scaled that pinnacle on 16 June 1986. We take this occasion belatedly to mention his accompUshment of that feat. We talked to Jack by telephone just after receipt of his letter. As we remember what he told us, his wife was the grand prize he won when he dragged the friend of a Classmate's date while stiU at the Academy. Pretty lucky guy to have snagged a girl who would give him so many happy years — we cheer you, Betz!

A further fact which arose from our conversation was that one of Jack's best friends during our Midshipman days was Ted Miller, about whom Jack said many nice things. We lost no time phoning Ted's widow Dixie who lives nearby, to let her know of the deserved compliments for her gentle Ted, with whom she shared many good years before a massive heart attack claimed Ted's Ufe in 1977. Now that you have broken the ice. Jack, hearken back to your closing paragraph and go ahead — ramble on, so that we might know a bit more about the facts underlying your obvious loyalty to the Navy and to the Class of '30,

evidence of which is abundant in your continuing to receive Shipmate and in having shared the story above with us.

Just a few days after we had received Jack Hoh's letter, along came one from Vic Riva. Vic had last surfaced by phone in October 1985. We reported that conversation in this column. Here's what Vic told us this time: I have been somewhat delinquent in recent years with respect to keeping you and our Classmates currently informed of my present circumstances and wish to advise you at this time that my wife, Helen, and I . . . wiU have a 5Ist (wedding) anniversary on 26 July of this year. We are the proud parents of three children: a son, Victor F, 46 and two daughters, Peggy Anne, 44 and Jane Anne, 39. We are also proud grandparents of their eight chUdren, ages four through 18.

I also celebrated this past March, S3 years in the general practice of law in my hometown, Charleroi, which is in Washington County, Peimsylvania, 30 mUes Southwest of Pittsburgh, and am stiU going strong.

Best regards to you and our good friend Moon Chappie, and aU our Classmates stiU hanging in there, and God bless those of our Classmates who are deceased. All of my former roommates — from Plebe Summer with R.L. Gee of Ada, Oklahoma; Plebe Year with Frank Laongo of Annapolis; Youngster Year with Harry Hummer of Latrobe, Pennsylvania; and Second and First Class Years with Abe Vosseller of Jackson, Illinois, have passed on to the great beyond.

I still hear on occasion from Stanley Warkoczewski who resigned at the end of our Yoimgster Year. He was formerly from Reading, Pennsylvania and as I mentioned before to you (Shipmate, Jan/Feb 1986), he is a professor at the University of Kansas in the Sciences, and the Planetarium there was named is his and his late wife's honor for their benevolence.

HopefuUy, I will be in receipt of an up-dated Register of Alumni to leam how many of our Classmates are stiU hangin' in there.

P.S. — I have reached that golden age and I am now a members of the Octogenarian Society of the (USNA) Class of 1930 as of this recentlypassed Saturday, U July 1987.

We immediately dashed off a letter of thanks to Vic for his. It was his P . S . that sent us scurrying back to what we wrote in this pubUcation in December 1986, about nine Classmates whose dates of birth were then missing from the Register of Alumni. The paragraph smoked out Boyd Blanchard, one of the nine (Shipmate, April 1987) and, most recently, as written above, Vic Riva. That leaves sbt stiU to go, since Styx Phillips is no longer among us. The six: " D r y d o c k " Andrada, Jean CaiUouet, BiU Epperly, Nate Guyol, Harold Johnson and Jock Pirie. Come one, you strong silent types, give with the information.

Responding to our late June letter. Chick Hayward graciously wrote on 16 Jidy. Here axe excerpts: I usually come North with LiU on the first of June to our house in Newport on the ocean here for the nice cool ocean breezes, for it gets pretty hot down on our part of the ocean in Florida.

LiU doesn't do too well in the heat. As 1 also stiU have work at the Draper Laboratory up in Boston it gives me a chance to have some hands-on fun and see just what goes on in the technical world of today. We retum to our Florida address when the geese pick up their wings and head South from our lawn. This is usually in November. My (official) residence is Florida . . . (LUi came from Pensacola) and most of ovir property is in that state.

There are no Classmates here in Newport and I go to the coUege a lot and really keep up to date on the Navy and what is going on. At the moment, we are mnning the annual World Wide War Game, with aU hands involved. I usually have to play the dirty tricks department of the opposition, which is fun . . . During the current Shipmate, October 1987

Strategy Fonmi I was impressed by our Secretary as well as by Lee Baggett and Carl Trost. They have kindly arranged for me to go to sea in our latest nuclear carrier, which has only two reactors, to the eight we had in the original set up in the ENTEBPRISE. Was fortunate to get Adm.

Oley Sharp and his new wife out on the golf course and win a little San Diego money, all of $3.

Our present travel plans have us in Palo Alto at Stanford and a bit of Berkeley during September. At the moment I am working on LiU to try and spend our 55th wedding anniversary, the 15th of October, at the Hotel del Coronado.

We surely had fun on our last visit, so we will be back.

Thanks, Chick. We look forward to seeing you in October.

Meeting at the NAS Miramar Officers Club for the first time, 16 members of the SW Area Group, along with their two guests, got together for their monthly luncheon on 10 July. In attendance were members Lee Boyle, Harvey Burden, Moon Chappie, WiUie Coates, John Gragg, Fog Hayes, Jack Lee and Rowland McKnight. Also Jack Moreno, Dick Nixon, Joe Ruddy, Bill Sanders, Harry Verhoye, Eddie Wagner, Walt Walter and Fred Bradman. Lee Trousseau was Moon's guest while Peter Truman, a third generation member of what we frequently refer to as "The Family of '30," was the guest of your CS. Peter, the grandson of Kaye and Bert Hindrelet, is now happily married to a beautiful young woman named Kimberly. He has recently become affiUated with a major accounting firm in its San Francisco Bay area office. As we may at an earUer time have remarked, he is also the godson of your CS, a fact which brings a large measure of pride and satisfaction to the Bradman menage. The Group heard from: — Harvey Burden, who reported on Evelyn's and his attendance aboard the QUEEN MARY at

Long Beach for the June Week West festivities.

Noting the QUEEN'S list to port, Harvey had inquired of a crew member whether the condition was temporary. The response was "No sir, she always leans this way." This reminded us of the young woman who aUt from a transcontinental fUght in San Francisco on a particularly windy day.

Addressing a friendly Skycap, she asked: "Does the wind always blow this way?" His reply: "Oh no. Ma'am, some days it blows the other way!"

— Joe Ruddy, who announced with chestswelling pride that his grandson, Andrew McMarlin, is a member of the USNA Class of 1991.

— Rowland McKnight, who told of having received news of the recent death of Nina Johnson back in Delaware. Nina was the widow of Frank Johnson who died in Coronado, California in August 1984.

— Jack Moreno, who brought the personal greetings of our old pal Fred Lucas, passed along when Stuie and Jack stopped briefly in Sedona, Arizona, on a recent auto trip. Apparently Like has succeeded in finding the time he sought for golf when he moved from San Diego some years back.

John Gragg, back from a major adventure after covering some 11,000 miles with Clare in their recently acquired monster-size RV. John told of having managed to avoid the payment of Canadian taxes on the liquor he had aboard, when he convinced the border guard that it just wasn't right to have to pay a tax which would have been in excess of the purchase price of the items being taxed. A regular international lawyer, John! He also brought news of Clare's and his visit with Margo and Ed Carmich in Saratoga, California while on the homeward bound leg of their "double-transcontinental plus" tour, reporting Shipmate, October 1987

that the Carmicks appear to be well and happy.

Participants who are parties to negotiations with the SW Area Ladies Group to settle upon a common meeting date. The object: to ease the problems of some of our famiUes in which only the wife or the husband now drives an autombile. This condition, which will inevitably worsen, finds some wives driving their husbands to second-Friday men's group meetings as well as to their own; and some husbemds driving their wives to final-Tuesday meetings of the ladies' ensemble, and themselves to their second-Friday appointments. At least, the two groups are now talking. Changes in longstanding meeting dates will not come easily, but compromise will be sought and, it is hoped, achieved. An extra bonus is envisioned if families Uving at distances which make regualar attendance almost impossible, will find it acceptable if required to make only one trip each month instead of two — or four.

An excerpt from, and an enclosure which accompanies, Jim Howard's letter dated 8 July deserve to be shared with you.

First, the excerpt: "Jenks Jenkins called me last night from NavHosp Bethesda (check-up). He told me of a real thriller on his trip to our June show, about a traffic accident in which he and a truck driver were (iUegible word ommitted) in saving the victims. I reminded him of the driver who dove into the Potomac River to save a driver after an accident on Cabin John Bridge, only to be taken to a hospital and having his car impounded for obstructing traffic. So, look out!"

And the enclosure, a piece entitled "The Passing of Someone Else," courtesy of Cici who read it in The Garden Club of Virginia Journal: We were saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our club's most valuable members: Someone Else. Some's passing has created a vacancy that wiU be difficuk tofill.Else had been with us for many years. Someone did far more than a normal person's work. Whenever leadership was mentioned, this wonderful person was looked to for inspiration as well as results.

Whenever there was a job to be done or a position to befilledor a meeting to attend, one name was on everyone's Ups: "Let Someone Else do it." Whenever you have a chance to participate in our club, remember that we can't depend on Someone Else any more! Someone Else is survived by aU current members of this club, and everyone should try to keep Someone Else's memory alive. Someone Else will be greatly missed by all.

Thanks Jim; and thanks to you, Cici. We have two observations about the quoted piece: — It has a most familiar sound; and — It was deftly written to give credit to someone of whichever sex might have been intended by the author, and not to offend anyone of the other gender.

As Executive Secretary of our Class, Bill Nelson is obligated by our By-Laws to maintain an up-to-date roster of Class members with their addresses. Many of you have, in the past, reported addresses and status changes through your Correspondence Secretary, who has then passed them on to BiU. In turn Bill has made the changes in his master Hst, then passed them to the Alumni Association. To mimimize the number of steps in this kind of record keeping. Bill has suggested that status changes (deaths, remarriages, etc.) and changes of address be reported directly to him. For your convenience, the Class Executive Secretary's name and mailing address will be added to the Ustings at the head of our column, beginning with this or the next issue of this pubUcation. Thanks for your cooperation in helping minimize the details of record keeping by reporting all these types of changes directly to Bill.

Upcoming events (visitors welcome/inquire about local transportation):

Washington/Annapolis group schedule to be pubUshed when available.

SW Area Group Luncheons 9 October and 13 November, at locations TBA. The Prez sez: "Never go out to meet trouble.

If you will just sit still, nine times out of ten someone wiU intercept it before it reaches you," and notes that it was Calvin CooUdge who first offered such advice.

And that's '30 for this time.

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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, Calif. 92106 Noah Adair writes: "When Betty and 1 were in Inverness, Scotland recently, we returned the call that Banks Holcomb had made on me fifty-two years ago. I hadn't seen him since the day in 1935 when he came on board the USS MONOCACY somewhere up the Yangtze River. He was then a Chinese language student travelling around the interior of China. Our paths finally crossed again with that return call. We had a delightful evening reminiscing. Banks has written about some of the experiences in his unusual career as a Marine officer and is expecting publication soon."

Noah and Betty Adair with Banks Holcomb — Iverness, Scotland EUie Williamson felt so strongly about what Oliver North had to say in the matter of support for the Contras of Nicaragua that she wrote to the newspaper ... and they pubUshed her article. In it she called North "a hero." She added, "What he (North) tried to do legally is what Congress should have done instead of playing political games. It doesn't take a great deal of intelligence to know that we cannot ignore what goes on in Central America."

All 41 who attended the Washington-Annapolis Group picnic on 14 July at the Annapolis Yacht Club agreed that it was a thoroughly enjoyable affair — the only thing that could have improved it would have been to have had Georgette and Joe Thornton there. As it turns out, Joe is going to defer his hip joint operation ... and says he's going to aU the home games this Autumn ... cane, coonskin coat and all. Those attending the picnic were the Belts, Bouves, Chews, Crowleys, Days, EUis', Gardiners, Johnsons, Miners, Motts, Ritchies, Sharps, Theobalds, Torgersons, Steeres and Websters, plus Ray Hunter, Dorothy McFarlane, Mary Merkle, Jane O'Connor, Mary Richardson, Easy Stewart, Margaret Werts, Fran Wilber, Verna Williams, and PK Will. The next "co-ed" group gathering wiU be in December 1987.

Those who attended our 50th Anniversary Reunion will recall our pride in seeing as color bearers at the Chapel Memorial service Jerry South's grandson, Jerry South III, and Tommy Booth's grandson, WUUam Blake Ramsey, both 47

then Midshipmen Third Class. Blake Ramsey won his aviator's wings and a bright future appeared before him ... then tragedy struck and he and his financee were kiUed in a car accident near JacksonviUe, Florida, on 31 July. Memorial services were held in JacksonviUe and his ashes were inurned in the Naval Academy Colmnbarium with miUtary honors. Classmates in attendance were Bucky Bouve, " A B " Metsger, and Jack Crowley.

Reid P. ("Pete") Fials, who had been in iU health for over a year, died of pneumonia in Los Angeles on 29 July. Memorial services were held in the Christian Church of Christos Wisdom in Long Beach, and his ashes wiU be interred in Arlington National Cemetery beside the graves of his parents. Pete and Dan Stuart were roommates at the Naval Academy; Pete was on the cross-coimtry and track teams. Over half of his commissioned service was spent in destroyers, and it was as commanding officer of the destroyer REMEY that he won the Navy Cross for action in Surigao Strait.

Charies Eugene ("Kiri(") Kirkpatrick died at his home in Hinsdale, Illinois on 5 August after a long illness. Memorial services in Union Church were foUowed by interment, in Hinsdale. Kirk's roommate at the Naval Academy was Lee Ellis; his sports were footbaU and Lacrosse and he was a member of the " N " Club. On graduation he served in the destroyer BROOME and then in the carrier LEXINGTON; then poor vision forced his retirement. He came back on active duty in World War II and won the Navy Cross in amphibious operations in the Pacific. His civiUan career was with Graybar Electric Company, where he rose to District Manager and Director.

Charlie Cook sent in a report on the thirty-oners Uving in Rhode Island; he says: Eileen and Dan Stnart have decided to move into sinular quarters and expect to give up their present house about the first of October and move into a condominium on the Massachusetts shore near New Bedford ... temporarily they wiU occupy rented quarters till the condo is completed.

Hal Payson is quite weak because of a lung problem; he is at home in Bristol and would appreciate hearing from Classmates. (Note: PK Win dropped by and saw Hal, CharUe, and Dan.) We (the Cooks) are in process of shrinking by other means in this large house of ours, and for aU the obvious reasons. Certain alterations, such as bathrooms on the first floor are going in, and the confused scene is reminiscent of a Navy Yard overheard. Our Bristol daughter, Mary, jmd her famUy wiU move in upstairs ... they to become the owners, and we, the tenants. It has a lot of advantages. We are thankful for our blessings though Bunny has not been weU for some time ... I have hopes, though, that she wiU improve.

Cari Lucas writes (in part): ... seems as though aU we have to write about is our health. I must admit that we aU work at it more as the years sUp by. I had a stroke that caused my right arm to be useless for a day and gave me a speech problem, but they are back to normal now. When they took aU the tests and put me through the X-ray machines, I had two carotid operations and must take it easy for a month ... just got home the 28th of July.

Next week our famUy gathers for a homecoming as we do every five years on our 80th birthdays... Cel'son the sixth of August and mine on the seventh ... we have been fortunate.

Jack Parham is stUl going strong in California, as extracts from this recent letter show: ... We have been away so much of the Summer that the yard is a mess despite a $3,700 landscaping job that we had done prior to going up North to clear out Dot's house. The timing was horrible but after we were committed to the landscaping job, including a new lawn, a buyer showed up for Dot's house and it had to be cleared out before it could be sold. The two jobs 48

Ray Hunter, Gus and Ted Torgerson San Francisco Bay Area Luncheon

just didn't go together. We have had so Uttle time at home that I got my first swim of the year in our pool last Saturday!

While clearing out Dot's house, which was also loaded with her mother's effects ... her mother having died right after we were married ... we kept our noses to the grindstones and refused aU the invitations from Dot's old friends. To make up for this, we retumed to Marin County, staying with Junetta and Max Firth. Dot had previously extended invitations to some 40 of her friends to join us for lunch aboard the yacht HoRNBLOWER as We cmised San Francisco Bay. She also obtained the Sweet AdeUnes to entertain us as we cmised aroimd the bay. Dot chartered a bus for transportation from Marin County to the ship. Food was very satisfactory and it was, aU in aU, a pleasant cruise. The 'yacht' can accommodate some 350 guests but we had our own section and adequate privacy.

While we were staying with Max and Junetta, Dot went down to the Peugeot dealter to have her car serviced. While it had not been discussed, I offered to bet Max that she would come back with a new car ... the money from the house was burning a hole in her pocket. It's a 1987 Peugeot 505 Turbo 'S' sedan ...does everything but talk to you ... sorry, I forgot; the package included a tape that you pop into the cassette player and it teUs you aU about the operations of the car.

With the Turbo, Dot can now eam her wings without retracting her wheels.

Dick Peterson ("Our Man in Northern CaUfornia") has this to teU us about the Bay Area Groups' get-together on 23 July: The San Francisco Bay Area Group of '31 held a luncheon on 23 July at NAS Moffett Field Officer's Club. Considering that some have to drive as far as 80-100 mUes (and in one case 200 mUes) attendance was very gratifying. Present were: Ed and Mary Bingham, Dick Brace, Jack and Louise Dorsett, Max and Nunena Firth, Sam Lief, Pop Lyon, Jack and Dot Parham, Phil MothersiU, Dick and Ginny Peyerson, Ran and Betty Pierce, Paul Schoeni and Charlotte Weiss, Ron and Eleanor Smith, Ed and Helen Frances Staffanides, Jack White and OUve Gaylord, WilUe and EUie WilUamson, Al and Irina WUson (they drive over 200 miles each way to attend), Sine Wright and his son LTjg. Steve Wright, Nick and Helen Tripa, and Helen's visiting sister, Edith Idlem.

Trinia and Al Wilson always add to the entertainment. This time Al read from a piece he had written about his driving problems when they visited their daughter and her husband in Sweden this Summer. His problems with a 5-gear stickshift car trying to navigate streets named in all the letters of the alphabet (aU the same letters, but in different order...) was very humorous."

Phil MothersiU said prayers for those Classmates in the Bay Area who were too iU to join the group, then led the group in spirited singing of Naval Academy songs ... surprisingly, most of the ladies knew them better than did their husbands.

Lew Lewellen sent a postcard, one side of which shows "The Fabulous Jackalope" (You've been out in the woods and away from civiUzation too long. Lew!), and on the other he writes: As you can see, we're back at our Summer home in Wyoming. We may have to give it up, though as Anne finds the trip back and forth a bit too much. We wiU hate to do so, however, as the Summers here are reaUy delightful. We leave soon to attend the annual conclave of the Federation of Fly Fishermen of which I am a charter member.

Remember the stag breakfast at our 50th Anniversary Reunion ... and Lee Wood doing THIRTY ONE pushups? Well, Joe Gardiner announced that he is also a member of the club ... he worked up to 31, by doing one extra each day ... any other members?

Shipmate, October 1987

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Pres., Capt. Don Thomas USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Terrell A. Nisewaner USN (Ret.) 7121 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda, Md. 20817 Here and There With '32 As a Midshipman, when Daniel C. "Dan" Goodman was captain of a splendid Navy wrestUng team, he was weU known as a scrappy fighter.

Later in his career when he was flying planes from the old LEXINGTIN or flying dive bombers or multiengined craft he carried forward that same aggressiveness. Even in retirement when he and June settled in an adobe hacienda on the Flying Moor Ranch near Los Lunas, New Mexico, amid a group of thoroughbreds and lots of alfalfa he carried on that aggressive gung-ho fighting spirit.

Now Dan's concern for many years has been the fate of the land around him. He is upset at how the vaUey arotmd him is being developed (ruined), and he is wilUng to put his money where his mouth is.

"It's too late already", he says from his home near Tome. "It is a disaster but, maybe if people start immediately they might be able to save some open space and some farmland. Twenty-five years ago this place was so beautiful."

To help with that goal, Dan Goodman has set up a scholarship fund (the amount will vary) to a graduating senior from both Los Lunas and Belen High Schools. It is called the Dan Goodman Soil and Water Conservation and Environmental Improvement Award. It will first be awarded in Jtme 1988 to two deserving seniors and Goodman also hopes that other conservation people wiU kick in to sweeten the pot.

During his time in the area raising his thoroughbreds Dan got vitaUy interested in how trashy the vaUey was getting with no planning and zoning. He started getting on the back of the County Commissioners but they didn't seem to respond. Even in 1965 when a comprehensive plan, with the help of course of government funds, was commissioned, the people responsible for planning and zoning didn't pursue it.

In his 20 years on the District Board Dan has tried valiantly to get needed young people on the board but without much success. However, he has kept the needle in the County Commissioners for progress and he quietly says, "They hate my guts but I don't give a damn. I've kept the needle in them so long they are sick of it. But some one has to, you know. Some one has t o . " When one is concerned about the fate of the land around us, and all of us probably should be, then they can understand and appreciate the work and concern of a true activist such as Dan Goodman. We should truly give him a pat on the back and say WELL DONE and please keep it up.

On July 16th we lost one of our finest, Harry W. "Hank" Seely, a gentleman to the core, and a true, "go-getter" in every thing he attempted, who for the past 10 years has been a resident of Tampa.

Hank, a sterling member of that superb corps of the old Fourth Battalion in our Midshipman days, was an outstanding waterpolo player but his competitive spirit was expressed in every endeavor he undertook. On graduation he became a true battleship sailor first on NEW YORK and then Mississrppi for four years before spending three years on the old Asiatic Station, first on the AUGUSTA and then on the staff of that wonderful gentleman, Adm. Harry YarneU. Like many of us. Hank got caught up in that aborted "short course" at the PG School and then it was back to battleships again with a four-year Shipmate, October 1987

indicating that they have been very busy since returning from abroad and their favorite hideaway ... the Riviera from Cannes to San Remo. They have spent oodles of money and time in rebuilding the interior of their new condo in Boca Raton with the breakfast and living rooms high up overlooking the ocean and the bedrooms overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. It is an enjoyable location with yachting with friends at the Yacht Club only 10 miles south, swimming, skin diving in a delightful crystal clear sea and boogie boarding in the surf.

They have sold CHRISTINA VII which was a very sorrowful event. She was a beautiful lady who belied her 10 years, never broke down, never failed to answer the helm and neither mistral wind nor stormy sea or treacherous fog ever denied her the target port. But the time to sell is when all parts are in good working order. And, though CHRISTINA VII was proud and confident, at this advanced age level there was always the chance of a major part breakdown and in her part of the world, would be extremely costly to repair or replace. Now, Joe's mind's eye is focusing on CHRISTINA VIII.

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tour on WASHINGTON which participated first in the Russina convoy operations on the MurmanskArctic Circle Patrol and later in the South Pacific where he was involved in 11 major engagements one of which was the 3rd Battle of Savo Island where he received a Legion of Merit from Adm. "BuU" Halsey.

Beginning in 1945, after a brief tour on the carrier MrowAY, he was sent to the prestigious Joint Services Staff College and senior officer's war course at Greenwich CoUege, London, on the completion of which he was assigned to the staff of the American Embassy as Assistant Navjil Attache.

Later, Hank had two tours in the Navy Department with command of WmrLEY sandwiched in between. However, being a bit impatient with progress, he retired in 1956 and was promoted to rear admiral on the retired list. He immediately went to work for Texas Instruments of Dallas, Texas, as Manager of the Washington, D.C. office and later served as the Central Marketing Manager for Texas Instruments in the same office Hank moved to Tampa in 1977 but continued his interest in the Navy through the Alumni Association and the Navy League. As a hobby he raised orchids and was an active member of both the Tampa and the American Orchid Society. He wiU be severely missed by those who knew him and worked with him. He was cooperative, dynamic and a hard worker The sincere sorrow of the Class goes out to Louise, his widow, and the children and grandchildren by Jo, his first wife, who died in 1980.

Great bit of news from Joe McGoldrick

Recently Joe and Joyce attended the annual bash of the USNA Alumni, SE Florida Chapter. They were disappointed on arrival to learn that they would be the only representatives of the Class of '32 and remembered back to last year when they were six. At the very least they had hoped to see Ray and Lou Kim who are rarely absent from these occasions. However, after they had been seated, a face appearing in the doorway struck a familiar chord, although Joe hadn't seen the wearer in 55 years. Joe made himself known and, sure enough, it was our long lost Marine, Captain Julian Humiston USMC (Ret.) with his charming wife Eleanor. They joined parties and Joe learned that the Humistons are enjoying their new home in Florida and are dug in at 401 N.E. 19th Ave., Deerfield, Florida 33441. Phone: (305) 428-4596.

Thanks to the kindness of his lovely widow Virginia we have a late picture of Dick Harwood who left us and joined the Long Blue Line on 29 May 1987. The years and illness have taken their toll on the appearance of our youthful Dick of June 1932 but his love for the Class and his fighting spirit remained constant until the end.

Recently Jack Seager was purifying his files and ran across a picture taken at a Class party at Pearl Harbor on 26 April 1959. Jack and Norm Blaisdell were at the time on the staff of the Naval Inspector General and Ralph Johnson was the Ass't N.I.G. It is smaU but to identify the parties from those long ago years here is a best estimate: First row: Ralph Johnson, Ted White, Jack Seager and Norm Blaisdell. Second Row: Salem Van Every, Alma McGoldrick, Margaret Archer, Gail Walker, Martha Foley, Francis Foley, and Betty Van Every. Back Row: Harry Reiter, Moe Archer, Dot Reiter, Chariie Phillips, Sarah Phillips, Bob Walker, Ruth Musgrave, Charlie Musgrave and Joe McGoldrick.

The excellent idea of the class of '37 to estabUsh a Memorial Wall at the Naval Academy Cemetery to list the names of those heros who were killed in action but whose bodies were never recovered for burial was dedicated on 3 June. Initially the Class of '32 had 24 names accepted and were engraved on the Wall but recently two more names have been added to the list — LCdr. Herbie Coleman was lost when the BARTON was sunk in action against the Japanese fleet the night of 12-13 November 1942. Erroneous information in the Bureau indicatead that his body was recovered which is not true and his name was added. The case of Lt. Whitey Gates is a bit more clouded but he is one equally deserving of the wall.

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Lt. Albert E. Gates was Executive Officer of the PEARY secured alongside the dock in Cavite Navy Yard when it was hit by successive waves of Japanese bombers on 10 December 1941. The PEARY was badly mauled in the attack, the bridge was hit and Whitey was blown overboard and kiUed ... the first known member of '32 to die in action.

A week later his body was recovered, identified and hastily buried in a makeshift cemetery near Cavite. After the war Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Gates asked that their son's remains be retumed to the States but they were then informed that fierce hand to fighting had occurred in the temporary graveyard and aU the markers had been destroyed. They were unable to comply with the request. Hence, today, "Whitey" Gates stiU Ues in that lonely Uttie cemetery in Cavite in a spot known only to God. His name was accepted for inclusion on the WaU on the second go-round.

In a recent issue note was made of the terrific honor bestowed upon one Harvey Head by the members of the Naval Academy Prep Class of 1938 where Harvey was an instructor. Thanks to Gene FarteU '42 we have a picture of the '42 table honoring Harvey at the USNA Qass of '42. Standing: Capt. Bob CampbeU (SC) USN (Ret.), Dorothy CampbeU and Gene FarteU '42.

Howie Kuehl '33 came to the rescue and sent a picture of Floyd Schultz and Owen Vaughn taken on the Constmction BattaUon Center Golf Course, Port Hueneme, CaUf. Floyd and his wife just moved to CamariUo from Pascagoula, Mississippi, while Owen Vaughn and his wife reside at Leisure ViUage in CamariUo. Evidentiy Howie plays with them because he mentioned that Floyd pays off his golfing debts with a stash of Confederate money he "Uberated" before leaving Pasacagoula. but the stash is getting a bit low and he wiU soon have to contribute in the regular coin of the realm.

Prior to the 55th Reunion, William I. Bull with a Uttie assistance and a lot of hard work and research put out an updated Class of 1932 Directory. Those attending the 55th received a copy but there are many copies left over and available for those who do not yet have one. Just send $3 to. either Capt. Will L BuU, 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, Va. 22101 or Capt. Donald I. Thomas, 4032 Liggett Drive, San Diego, CaUf. 92106 for a copy to bring yourself up-to-date on all your existing Classmates and Class widows. This also includes a geographical location of aU Classmates and a Usting of those who have departed since our 50th Reunion. As a Class reference it is superb.

Inevitably, no matter how hard one does his research, ertors will creep into such a pubUcation and people stiU insist on moving whether it is to avoid the creditors or for some other good reason.

Through this column in Shipmate ertors and changes in address are noted so that each person can keep his or her copy up-to-date. Herewith a few changes: The widow of our recently deceased Dick Harwood should be Usted as Virginia and not Barbara.

The widow of Hank Seely is Louise, and the widow of our long deceased C.J. Weschler, now Mrs. H. Reed PoUard, is Mary and not Anna.

Several of our Classmates have puUed up stakes moved since the Directory went to press, namely: Bemie Freund whose summer address is now 4400 Point West Road, Portsmouth, Va. 23703; Bob Maulsby now Uving at 502 W. Great FaUs St., FaUs Church, Va. 22046; Warren McKenney now at 2431 N.W. 41st St. #2112, GainesviUe, Fla. 32606; Howard Prince now at 695 Americana Drive Apt. A-1, Annapolis, Md. 21403; Floyd Schultz now at 2169 N. Via Tomas, CamariUo, CaUf. 93010 and Marvin Starr now at 5026 Lansing Drive, Austin,

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Floyd Schultz and Owen Vaughn Texas 78745. Marvin's new phone number is 512^t44-0801.

In a very delayed bit of info from AimapoUs (lost on my desk) Howard Prince writes in that he and Modoc Sunderland paid a visit to Jack Bandy in the Spring. He has a nice clean onebedroom apartment in the WiUiam HiU Manor Nursing Home which is just one-fourth mile off Route 50 in Easton (on Eastern Shore). He has two sitters who drive and stagger their time to care for all his needs and meals.

Jack's right side has never recovered but he can slowly walk along with a pronged cane. However, 50 yards is a day's journey for him. Whole sections of his mental capacity and of his life are simply missing and memory is one of those.

If any Classmates are driving Route 50 between AimapoUs and SaUsbury they should consider stopping by to say heUo. However, writing or calUng ahead of time would probably be nonproductive.

Don Thomas writes in that aU bUls have been paid and all of those lovely little serving trays which were a momento for the 55th Reunion have now been disposed of and the books are closed.

A great vote of thanks and a WELL DONE are due Don and his staff for their remarkably efficient work.

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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 The San Diego Group held their monthly limcheon on 10 July. As reported by Al Pelling, the foUowing attended: Gary Coleman, John Gamon, Jeb Stuart, Al Pelling, Marty Gibbons, Henry Rumble, R. Wagstaff, Jim Elliott, Fred Bruning, L.C ConweU, Hank Monroe, and Jack Coye. At the same time the wives of '33 held their quarterly meeting with the foUowing in attendance: Bemiece Coleman, Ruth Jordan, Alice Vaughn, Jane Davenport, Helen Gamon, Maggie Pelling,

PauUne EUiott, Maudie Fredericks and her granddaughter Mary Ann. In a letter inquiring about the memorial to be erected at the Naval Academy and dedicated to those Alumni whose bodies were never recovered after having been lost in Une of duty, LtCol. Charles C Isely, Jr. USAR (Ret.) writes: My brother, Robert H. Isely, was a member of the Class of '33, took the option at that time, when the whole Class was not commissioned, and went to work in New York for a time. Then there was a change by the Navy, and he re-entered Regular service along in the Spring of '34, eventuaUy caught up a few fUes at promotion time, went intoflying,was on duty at Pensacola when Pearl Harbor happened. At that same time, I had just been put on active duty with the Army, under my reserve commission, two months before Pearl. We had two yovmger brothers who went into Navy programs, one, after being out of university about four years, who also became a flyer, and the yoimgest who went into Midshipman School immediately after graduation, and wound up some months later as a PT-Boat skipper in the S.W. Pacific.

I wound up on a cadre for a new division in the Spring of 1942, and, eventuaUy took an infantry battaUon into action in Italy in the Spring of 1944. Robert became the skipper of the Torpedo Squadron on the new LEXINOTON, and was involved in several actions in the Pacific, but was shot down in the pre-invasion aerial assault on Saipan. The Japanese airfield, AsUto, was rebuUt, enlarged, and was ncuned Isely field.

Then it was tumed over to the Army Air Corps as a B-29 base. They kept the name, but promptly misspeUed the name, which is the way I guess it remains today, as Saipan International.

Bob was survived by his widow and two children. To my knowledge no recovery was ever made of his remains. His plane went down in flames, so it was reported. His widow has since died, but his children are now grown, of course.

His daughter is an M.D. in practice in Los Angeles, and his son a supervisor in the San Francisco transit system. Neither has ever married."

We repUed to Col. Isely's letter by confirming that a memorial was being erected and that Bob Isely's name would be included among those being inscribed on the memoral.

Bill Van Meter, writing tmder the logo and letterhead of the Van Meter Ranch, Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides a "bit of grist for the miU" with the foUowing letter: Contemplating, with reason but with reluctance, giving up the ranch after 38 years, AUene and I have begun to case the field for our next retirement. A recent visit to San Antonio on that quest led to a deUghtful visit with Jean and Jim Reedy, who moved there from Florida a few months ago. We had dinner with them on their wedding anniversary — the 53rd, I beUeve. We also visited with Ralph CulUnan, Class of '31, whom I had not seen since his graduation 56 years ago, and his charming wife Dova. They had recently returned to their San Antonio residence from Brazil, where they spend a part of each year at their country home there.

Writing from Coronado, Bob Macpherson reports that "Mederies and I just returned from five weeks touring the backroads of Washington and Oregon . . . we're having a family reunion in our cabin in the Pecos Mountains north of Santa Fe . . . In September we spend a month in China."

Mac encloses a cUpping from the San Diego Union about Marty Gibbons and his participation in the search for AmeUa Earhart in 1937. Beneath a picture of Marty reviewing "his 50-year old flight log" the article reads, in part: After 50 years of guesswork by a public that loves a mystery, Robert 'Marty' Gibbons may be the only person in America who doesn't have a pet theory about what happened to AmeUa Earhart.

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The Class was well represented at the above But that shouldn't be surprising. Gibbons was out there over the South Pacific in July 1937, a services.

27-yecU--old Navy pilot in a biplane, tracing grid patterns around the last known location of the famous aviatrix — and he couldn't come up with Membership: 89% any answers then, either.

'I don't know,' says Gibbons, now a 77-year Pres., Capt. H. D. Fuller USN (Ret.) old widower living in Del Mar. 'They must have Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Roy C. Smith III USNR (Ret.) run out of fuel. I don't know if it was poor 3730 Ramsgate Dr. navigation or what . . . What's my speculation AnnapoUs, Md. 21403 compared to the number of books and articles It's difficult to be living in 95-l(X)° weather while that have been written?' writing a column for October, but that's the fact An impressive tribute has been paid to Chris of Ufe. It's difficult to do anything in such heat, Barker, as the foUowing letter from John D. Hicks, especially having to go 23 holes to lose a golf USNA Class of 1945, Senior Vice President, Public match. Maybe it will cool off for the golf and other Affairs, Duke Power Company, Charlotte, North CaroUna, reveals: festivities of Homecoming, but that report wUl For many years it has been my distinct pleasure have to wait for the November issue. As the politiand privilege to know your Classmate, Chris cian said, "Birth control is only an attempt to Barker. For the past 18 years he has been a avoid the issue." distinguished member of the General Assembly Seriously, though, 1 hope every Classmate has of North CaroUna and has done much to keep sent in his data form for the new Alumni Register. our state on the right track. For health reasons The accuracy of Alumni Association records he did not offer for re-election to the 1987 depends entirely upon the Alumni providing data General Assembly. changes as they occur. So many have not done so, About six months ago Chris suffered a severe and so many errors crept in when the system was stroke from which has has now remarkably computerized, that too many Register entries were recovered. His eyesight has been affected, but he far out of date. Hence the short, easy form to prois in good spirits and retains the sense of humor vide corrections. If you haven't sent it in, do so which he always had. now before you forget it again.

It is the custom of our General Assembly to This month for a welcome change there is a good honor by resolution deceased former members. bit of news from Classmates and a widow. Our In my 30 years of close work with our General Assembly, I have never known a Uving former sincere thanks to aU those who contributed. member to be honored. However, yesterday, with Rosie Kinsella wrote that "Honolulu has gotChris present in his former seat on thefloor,the ten too crowded for us. Dottie and I are moving House paid a beautiful tribute to him. For more to California — a smaU town." The new address than an hour member after member spoke glowis 1616 Circa del Lago, #C-103, Lake San Maringly of Chris, his character, his leadership and cos, Calif. 92069. his dedication to the work of the General Marie Pugh reports that June Week West in the Assembly . . . I am enclosing a copy of the QUEEN MARY at Long Beach was great fun with resolution which the House adopted. over 800 people, hosted by the Class of '45, to The three-page resolution cites many of Chris' whom go congratulations. "The representatives of accompUshments, including, among others, his '34 — Pop Gunn and his lovely wife, Orilee Robcontributions to and concern for the citizens of North Carolina, his years of service to meeting the bins and myself celebrated with exuberance, makneeds of the mentally ill, being recognized as the ing up in enthusiasm for what we lacked in numbers." Besides the available golf, tennis, har"Outstanding Legislator" in 1980, and as New Bern's Citizen of the Year in 1975, his support for bor cruises and receptions, a big event was a tour and brunch aboard USS MISSOURI with NEW the development of the Craven County CommuJERSEY nearby. nity CoUege, his service in many official capacities in community service clubs, including the New Youngster Cruise in ARKANSAS Bern Civitan Club, the American Legion, the Elks Club, the Moose Lodge, the New Bern USO, and as a member of the Methodist Church, a 32nd Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and many other achievements.

Three funerals in one week strike a blow at '33.

On Monday, 13 July, Tom Christopher was buried at the Naval Academy Cemetery with Classmates serving as Honorary Pallbearers and others in attendance. Funeral services had been held earlier at the Little Creek Chapel in the Norfolk area. In the name of the Class, flowers were sent to the gravesite.

Mary BeU (Mrs. Dillon R.) McMuUen died of kidney failure on 14 July at the Bethesda Naval Hospital. A mass was held at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Bethesda on 17 July followed by burial at ArUngton Cemetery. A Class contribution was made to the St. Bartholomew's Youth Foundation in her memory.

Louis John Stocker, who died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 20 July. A Class contribution was made to the Arlington Kiwanis Foundation in Lou's memory.

In addition, funeral services were held for Paul Wallace on 30 July. Service and burial were at Arlington Cemetery. A Class contribution was made to the Naval Academy Foundation in his memory.

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John McGoff wrote from Newport on the '34 gathering at Fink Fischer's summer home in Jamestown when Lester Stone was in town displaying some of his paintings at the Rhode Island Art Show. Les has been teaching protraiture for some years while continuing to paint and sculpt on his own with considerable success. His work is now in many private collections and galleries, including the U.S. Congress and the Naval Academy. Present beside Lester, Fink and John were the Hi Smiths, Sidney MerriUs and Brown Taylor. John added that "The late Mrs. Roy C Smith, Jr. actually stole the show. Everyone took turns reminiscing about what a remarkable person she was through her 94 years, and her passing leaves a void in the '34 picture in Newport."

Anne and 1 tried to call Betty and Link Gebelin on 14 August to congratulate them on their 50th wedding anniversary but found, sadly, no phone Usting for Gebelin in Morro Bay, CaUfornia.

That's the problem with unlisted phone numbers: friends can't get through either. At least, Gebs, if you read this you'll know we tried.

Bob Leeman wrote of a delightful trip he and Gladys made through New England in July, primarily to attend a nephew's wedding aboard a cruise ship on Lake Winnipesaukee, in New Hampshire, where Bob spent boyhood summers.

(Too bad they missed seeing Kit and B.J. Semmes, who live nearby.) The ceremony was performed by the ship's captain with some 200 invited guests as witnesses during a four-hour cruise on the lake.

On the way back to Boston they stopped in Manchester, N.H., Bob's home town, where he was apalled at the changes since he left there in 1930.

They did a bit of sightseeing in Salem and Marblehead, where a young high school history teacher from whom they asked directions gave them a guided tour of the historic waterfront and a history lesson on the town's early days. After an overnight at Gloucester for lobster dinners, they flew home, much refreshed.

Bill Peeler wrote from Pensacola that Nonie and he are in fine shape, George Pittard is now confined to home care, and that Worth Scanland is enjoying tennis and his new family in their new log cabin home in the Crolina mountains. If Bill's new hip proves equal to the strain, he and Nonie plan another visit to Russia in September, perhaps a belated 77th birthday present from 4 August, the day he wrote.

By coincidence, there were two recent weddings of '34 daughters. Amy, daughter of Kit and B.J. Semmes, was married at the family home in Wonalancet, N.H., on 11 July and Erika, daughter of Mary and Eel Dutton, was married in Alexandria, Virginia, on 5 September.

Ruth and Doug Fuller are spending the month of September in London visiting daughter Marcia and family, just returned there from a tour of investment banking operations in Tokyo.

Charlie Stephan sent these two pictures from our Youngster cruise in the ARKANSAS. In the " S " squad picture are (rear, left to right) Staples, Stephan, Archie Stone, Staley, Roy Smith, and StirUng; (middle) ?, Barney, Acey, and Jimmy Smith and Smyth. Modoc Sunderland is the only '32 1 can identify at this late date, and 1 haven't the foggiest idea as to identities of the holystoners, let alone the idle kibitzers.

There is one bit of sad news this month. Wendell Bailey died of cardiac arrest on 10 July at Georgetown University Hospital. "Spider" wiU be remembered as an active member of the Washington group, and as host on his Maryland tobacco farm to a mixed bag of '34s from USNA and USMA some years ago. Our sympathies go out to Eleanor. A memorial contribution has been made to the Alumni Association in his name.

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Bob Bengston was so intrigued by the JulyAugust Shipmate stor>' about .Admiral George Dufek that he sat down and vvTote this account of his own developing friendship with the admiral: First off, George and 1 haUed from the same home town — Rockford, lUinois — but when George graduated from the Naval Academy in 1925 1 was StiU in Rockford High School. In fact, I never met him until the Spring of 1931 when the new submarine NAUTHUS visited the Naval Academy on her shakedown cruuse. On board was an equaUy new submariner, a Ueutenant • (junior grade) by the name of George John Dufek, to whom I introduced myself. He showed me aU through the boat with great enthusiasm but it was then, as a lowly Plebe, I came to the conclusion that I could never be a submariner — diagnosis : claustrophobia.

Now advance the clock about five years and permit a momentao' digression. (Charley Brewer, John Horton, Curtis Hutchings, Frank KeUy and Stan Tyler — AKA Stan Nun, and I) have just l)een detached from USS ARIZONA in Panama with orders to Pensacola for fUght training. We spend a very pleasant week or so at NAS Coco Solo, then catch a United Fnut banana boat, SS SIXAOLA, boimd for New Orleans via various Central American ports where we accumulate very many bansmas. The final stop was Havana, which in pre-Castro days was a deUghtful city to visit. IncidentaUy, I leam later that the good ship SIXAOLA is the victim of a Nazi U-boat in the early days of World War II. What has aU this to do with George Dufek? It so happens that George, now a fledgling aviator fresh out of Pensacola, reports for duty with Patrol Wing Three at Coco Solo at this very time and we hoist quite a few rum-gum-and-Umes together to celebrate the dual occasion.

Again advance the clock, to 1938-39. I am attached to Scouting Squadron Two (USS LEXINGTON) and George is with Scouting Three (SARATOGA). WhUe shore-based at NAS North Island in San Diego our VKO squadrons shared the same hangar and I see George frequently. It is about this time that my venturesome friend, always ready for something new, volunteers for duty with Admiral Byrd in the Antarctic and disappears from view for quite some time. We hear of him often, however, as he blazes new trails at the bottom of the world.

RoU the clocks ahead again, to 1949.1 am the naval attache's aviator, among other things, at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm when we get word that George is coming to be honored by the King of Sweden for his pioneering in the Antarctic. I get the pleasure of meeting him in Frankfurt and flying him up to Stockholm. This time George is accompanied by his wife, Muriel, who has a baU shopping with Jean who knows where aU the goodies are. As 1 recaU, one of her purchases was a fancy Swedish baby carriage — for use in the near future, she infanticipating at the time.

I saw George and Muriel again soon afterward in Washington just before the Korean War heated up. Our next meeting was in Yokosuka, Japan, when George was C O . of ANTIETAM and I was X.O. of BOXER in port together. In retirement George became Director of the Maritime Museum in Newport News, where I saw him again in the early '70s. Needless to say, I was shocked and saddened to hear of his death shorUy thereafter.

Hasta Noviembre. Mientras tanto, con copa vacia no hay alegria. (Until November. Meanwhile, there's no happiness in an empty cup.)

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Membership: 84% D. Parker USN (Ret.) M . Detweiler (SC) FaUs Church, Va. 22044 H. Packard USN (Ret.) ArUngton, Va. 22207

First, a foUow-up to the notice in the December 1986 column seeking the owner of a '35 miniature ring inscribed "Mother from Robert." This notice stimulated only one response of possible ownership, that being from Bob Jackson, but it was mutuaUy agreed that the stone setting was not the same. FinaUy, Lou Detweiler sent a multi-addee memo to all C/Ms with Robert as a first name, plus widows of same, as appropriate. Several negative responses were received but on 8 July, Lou had a caU from Cindy, wife of Cdr. Robert E. Riera, Jr. ('69), who Uves in Annandale near the swimming pool where the ring had been foimd.

When Robert Emmett Riera received Lou's memo, his wife, Mary, caUed Cindy to inquire if she had lost the miniature which had been given to her by Bob in 1969 and which had belonged to Emmett's mother untU her death in 1958. Thus, Cindy, who had been "heart sick" at the loss of the ring last Summer and had given up hope of recovering this Riera family heirloom, wiU imdoubtedly long remember 8 July as a very special day.

And speaking of the Rieras, Mary and Emmett celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Pensacola in June "with over 30 family members from East and West Coasts for almost a week, what a party!" Mary and Emmett are in good health, play a lot of golf (Emmett says Mary's is more like croquet) and bridge. Emmett is stiU on the board of American FideUty and the Naval Aviation Museum, and Mary does volimteer work at the Naval Hospital.

Jack Seymour's widow, EUse, from Coronado reports on her visit to Honolulu to attend Helen and Fred Bakutis's Golden Anniversary on 17 July. They repeated their vows in the morning with the chUdren and grandchUdren throwing rice and tying cans on their car afterward. The reception with over 200 attending was at Barber's Point beginning at 1800 with the sea and a beautiful Hawauan sunset for a background. Luau torches Uluminating food and flower laden tables among the palm trees added to the typicaUy Hawauan atmosphere. Bunky, Jr. was master-of-cermonies, £md his daughter (11-years-old) entertained the crowd with a very professional hula. The orchestra played for dancing throughout this l)eautiful evening affair. EUse went with Fran and Nev Shaffer Atlantic crossing aboard ELIIOPA

with whom she was staying. (Nev and Jack Seymour were Academy roommates.) Jeanette and Ken West entertained EUse, Fran and Nev at the Outrigger Club, and Jeanie and Chick Clarey ('34) took EUse to two submarine parties. Upon her retum to Coronado, she was visited 24-26 July by Helen and Ralph Metcalf and her (and their) grandson Peter Seymour who had just made Phi Beta Kappa m his sophomore year at Stanford.

EUse's phone number, not yet in the local phone book, is (619) 435-0678.

Speaking of the Shaffers, Fran and Nev had observed their 50th gratefuUy and quietiy on 9 Jtme in Honolulu "with thanks for Uving to experience i t . " They anticipate that the next time they get together with their children, two of whom Uve in Texas, they wiU have a belated celebration, but none the less enjoyable for aU concemed.

Dodie and John Crosby celebrated their 50th in July, jointiy with Dodie's cousin, the Wentworths, at the latter's FayetteviUe, N.Y. home.

Another couple obsersing a Glorious Golden in Jtme was Peg and Lou Bauer in La Jolla, who were recipients of a semi-surprise pjirty at the Admiral Kidd Club, given by their four children with their spouses and kids (20 coimting Peg and Lou) who were aU present for a week. Their house expanded to sleep 12 and the others visited friends at night, but "the refrigerator door never got closed but for short periods." Their son, BiU, and famUy came in from Newport, R.I. where he had just graduated from the Naval War CoUege and is to command FIFE (DD-991). Their son-in-law, Andy Fahy ('65) had just completed two years as XO of the MISSOURI (BB-63) and was on his way to the Naval War CoUege.

Cy Austin from Sepulveda, CaUf. reports that he and SaUy were going through some old family pictures and came across this picture of the '35 members of the crew squads who raced at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. in mid-Jime 1934. They were aboard SS EUROPA (North German Lloyd Line) traveUng from New York to Plymouth, England to catch up there with the Midshipmen's cruise.

Shown (1 to r) are: Stu Fletcher, Whitey McGUl, Ed McLean, Frank Herold, C O . of EUROPA, Higgle Higginbotham, Tom Baldwin, Cy Austin and Joe Hood. There was a bit of tension between the U.S. and Germany at the time, and the C O . of EUROPA remarked that he was a Captain in the German Navy and he wondered if the U . S . Midshipmen would be in any trouble for posing for a picture with him. The EUROPA, a luxury liner in those days, cruised at 27 knots, so the crossing took only five (but wonderful) days.

Zurby Senif fired in " a shot in the arm to bring my dues accoimt back to Ufe." He suggested that it not be spent loosely.

Gwendelen and Jesse CJay took a short trip north

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in mid-July to visit the Gimbers in Nashua, N.H. and Gwen's aunt in Little Compton, R.I. On the way up, they stopped off at the Atlantic City Race Track to watch their "extended family's" race horse, Tulelake, lose by a nose in a photo finish in the big race of the evening. During a most pleasant stay with the Gimbers, they visited the Gimbers' vacation spot in Laconia, met Jack Theis's widow, Kitty Weathers, and her husband, Harry. Heading south, Jesse played in a tennis tournament in Worcester, Mass. While in Rhode Island, the Gays and Gwen's aunt drove to Chatham, Mass. and spent an enjoyable day with Louisa and Jeff Parker during which they got a complete toiu' of that famous vacation area. They also stopped in for a pleasant afternoon visit with Jane and Ned Dougherty in Newport. Ned appeared in good spirits and was his usual entertaining self.

The San Diego '35ers continue their weekly luncheons. George Towne Baker and Doty spent a few weeks in their Coronado home and George attended two of the Class lunches. As of the end of July, they were back to their Hilton Head abode. Fritz Harifmger was in Szm Diego on Navy League business but was unable to fit the Class limches into his busy schedule. He did send his best wishes to all. Ruth and Slade Cutter spent 24-26 July with the Bauers en route to Little Rock from Alaska, to attend the annual convention of SubVets of World War II and the SEAHORSE (SS-304) reunion.

Line Parry, writing from their Summer home in Mimcie, Indiana, paid up his dues and expressed the hope that he and Joan will be able to attend our 55th in San Diego. Their permanent address remains at Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Following the distribution of the Class Annual Letter, many acknowledgments have been received including a few changes or corrections of address and numerous payments bringing annual dues up to date or into the Twenty-first Century. Our Treasurer, Lou Detweiler, would Uke to send notes of thanks for each of the latter, but that would eat up a sizable chunk of the receipts. So, he requests that this acknowledgment plus your canceUed checks suffice. IncidentaUy, if postage costs go up again, it may be necessary to raise the annual dues to $2 or more.

One special reaaion to the Annual Report came from Turner Caldwell in Burgess, Virginia. He sent in a computerized copy of our address Ust, offered to keep it up to date and provide a reproducible copy for next year's Annual Letter. Turner reports he and Helen enjoy being isolated in the country.

He is StiU on the boards of a couple of small companies in New York and goes there for meetings several times a year.

Frank Walker's Amy, mentioned in the late item in last month's column, died on 14 July 1987 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital rather than at Longboat Key. Mass was held at St. Mary Star of the Sea of Longboat Key on 17 July and inurnment wiU be at the Columbrium at Arlington National Cemetery. Besides Frank, Amy is survived by sons David of Portsmouth, Va. and Michael of Orchard Park, N.Y.; daughter Lynn Everson of Gelnhausen, Germany; and seven grandchildren.

Address changes: George Conkey, moved to 4595 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CaUf. 90010; Henry Eppes didn't move but zip code was changed by the P.O. to 34239; Norm Gage moved from Newport, N.H. to 110 Hilltop Place, RR 1 Box 225, New London, N.H. 03257; Dick Hughes, new zip is 34607; and Frank Walker's new one is 34228.

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Pres., Capt. Frank G. Law USN (Ret.) Sec'y., Capt. O.M. Butler USN (Ret.) 625 Timber Branch Pkwy., Alexandria, Va. 22302 Corr. Sec'y., Capt. Wm. A. Ellis USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, Va. 22003 Sorry, but again not much news except, regretfully, sad news. Hope by the time you read this we will have seen some of you at Homecoming time and obtained good news first hand. Our President's annual letter and '87 Class Roster were mailed out in early August and should be in your hands by now. It had all the dope about the many things that happened during the past year, and hopefuUy many of you will have responded to the notice of the post-Homecoming game party at Providence Club, again sponsored by Audrey and Randy Meade. Maybe at this affair we will have picked up some news of interest for our December Shipmate column. Enuf said! On with the news we have on hand.

Dick Pratt's letter (10 July), received just after last month's deadline, reported that Ann and he had returned to Severna Park in June to attend the 55th Reunion of Dick's Severn School class.

While there, they took the opportunity to visit the Academy, in particular to see the completed St. Andrew's Chapel '36 Memorial Organ and the '37 Memorial on Hospital Point that was dedicated this past June. Said Dick: Rosy Ryan's very exceUent and moving inscription on the bronze plaque beside the organ is almost impossible to read without a flashlight.

I suggest that appropriate lighting be given to the tablet to permit aU viewers to appreciate fuUy our motive in making this presentation as a memorial for our Class . . . later we visited Hospital Point and felt that '37 should be proud of their most impressive remembrance of all Academy graduates, listed by classes, who were lost and whose bodies were never recovered. I couldn't help but notice that the names of our 31 Classmates, including my two roommates Joe Evans and Dave Zabriskie, takes up considerable space and a prominent location, especially when you think of the size of our Class. To my mind, it is one of the finest memorials the Naval Academy has ever received. WELL DONE '37!

En route north to their New Hampshire retreat, Ann and Dick also stopped off to visit with Carl Fellows and his new bride "Gabby." Both were in agreement that Carl had picked another winner. Thanks for the news and suggestion Dick. We most heartily concur and have passed along your recommendation regarding the organ lighting to Frank Law and Mack Butler. We see no reason why this should not be implemented pronto.

Speaking of the Memorial Organ, a most recent report obtained from Mark Tuzo of the Alumni Association Staff shows that by extending our Memorial Fund Drive into the '87 Alumni Fund Drive the total contributions to this project came to $47,715. This puts us over the top and successfully completes our commitment by providing the additional funds to meet the actual cost of the fully installed organ which was $46,600 ($10,600 more than our original goal of $36,000). We thank you all for your fine support. We have met our 50-year memorial commitment, and with a $3600 donation from our 1936 Class Fund, have finally terminated our '36 Memorial Fund Drive. Your response to this project is greatly appreciated, and we hope you all will continue by way of contributions to our Class of 1936 Fund and to the Alumni Association's annual fund drive.

We previously mentioned c "ir President's aimual letter forwarding the '87 Class Roster. Please take

note of the several important items therein such as the Financial Report, contributions to the Class operating fund, 55th Reunion, Class By-Laws, etc.

Also again for the information of unmarried Class widows; you are eligible to become "subscribers" to the Alumni Association at $2 per year. This includes receiving the 10 annually pubUshed issues of Shipmate with it news about all Academy classes.

A card from Billy Johnson (8 July) had this to say: Each year passes faster — our 50th only seems like yesterday. We spend less and less time in Honolulu and more and more time in Sydney and Sausalito. However, Honolulu is still our home and address of record; mail here always catches up. We leave next week from Sydney for Hawaii for a short visit and then on to Sausalito . . . Has been a lovely year. Sydney has such a great cUmate, but it will be good to be back in the USA for football and friends. Good chance we'U be at the A&N Game as we will be in NYC for fun after Thanksgiving with my two daughters and families in Charleston, S.C. . . All is weU — only minor aches and pains. For info, we are listed in the Sydney, Honolulu, and Sausalito telephone directories.

Thanks for the news Gap. Hope you come east early enough to make the 18-20 September Homecoming weekend.

Through Wy Packard ('35) we have learned that Lois Schultz ('81) came across a '36 Lucky Bag in a Monterey Pawn Shop. FeeUng that this was not exactly the proper place for such a prized possession, she retrieved the book at the price of $15. Wy Packard has obtained the book from Lois and added it to his library, but will be glad to give it to anyone in '36 who might want it. We in '36 thank Lois for her dedication to USNA traditions and in particular for rescuing our prized Lucky Bag from its final resting place.

On 27 July we had a very pleasant visit with Ginny and Harry Stark and Ginny's sister MUdred.

They had just returned from their annual trek to Rehobeth Beach. Both Ginny and Harty were fine and it was good to see them and hear a bit of the West Coast news. This time, unUke 4 July, we had a successful cookout, barbecued chicken and ribs, et al. It was fun reminiscing, and if your ears were burning you'll know why. Their next big trip is planned to be a Mediterranean cruise in '88.

Dick Hansen's letter of 8 August reported that on doctor's orders Nancy and he had to cancel their planned cniise from Vienna down the Danube River and then into the Black Seas to Istanbul.

Dick had seen three VA doctors with no positive diagnosis as to why his restricted breathing and difficulty in speaking. Frustrated, Dick consuhed the family doctor who said "no go!, you have a mild case of heart failure," and thus placed Dick on countless restrictions. With a humorous conclusion Dick said: " . . . The three VA Medicos stiU can't cure my distemper. They keep sending me to a VETERANarian, but he can't help me because I have only two legs." Good to hear from you Dick, but sorry to learn of your illness and disap^ pointment in not making your planned cruise.

Hope this finds you very much better, and our very best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Once more we regret having to end our column with the sad news of the passing of dear friends.

By way of a response to the Alumni Association's Register questionnaire, George H. Branch III, LCol. USAFR, reported that his father-in-law, Capt. Donald G. Gumz, USN (Ret.), had died on 4 April 1987 of natural causes. No further details or information were provided.

A phone call from Elby Martin on 5 August sadly advised that Maxine had died on 1 August of a heart attack. She was at home convalescing 53

after three weeks in the hospital. Services were held on 5 August at Restiand Memorial in DaUas, Texasr Besides Elby, Maxine is survived by three sons, David D . , Ely S., and WiUiam F.; a daughter, Natalie J. Glaser; and eleven grandchildren.

On Tuesday morning, 28 July, our beloved Dorothy Butier, Mack's wife, suffered a massive stroke from which see did not recover. Her death on 31 July came as a shock to aU of us and especiaUy to her many friends in Alexandria where she had been active in the YWCA as Administrative Assistant and Financial Officer imtil her retirement in 1976 and subsequentiy a member of the Board from 1977 imtil 1983. Memorial services were held on 4 August at the Westminster Presbyterian Church of which she also was an active member, foUowed by interment in ArUngton National Cemetery. Besides Mack, Dorothy is survived by one son, Robert M. of Morehead City, N . C ; three daughten: Mary Thomasch of Denver, Colo., Barbara Davis of Lake Forest, IU., and SaUy Runion of Lake Ridge, Va.; and nine grandchildren.

Our deepest sympathy is expressed to George, Elby, and Mack and the members of their respective famiUes. Personal notes of condolence may be sent to the home addresses: For Elby — 7225 Paldao Drive, DaUas, Texas 75240; for Mack — the address given at the beginning of this column.

Unfortunately, we have no address for Don Gumz's son-in-law.

That's it for now. Drop us a line and let us know how you are and what you (Ud during the hot Summer we've had. Right now the humidity has dropped and we are aU pleasantiy happy with the cooler weather.

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USN noting: We were sorry to miss the SOth Reunion, and were thinking of you as we helped our daughter with her yard sale in Bethesda, and later attended our son's wedding in ArUngton. we went to Bethesda in March to see our granddaughter Jennifer pin on her mother's 4-stripe shoulder boards, and would have retumed in May when Jane received the Navy Commendation Medal, but did not know about it in time. As of July 1st, Jane wiU be stationed at Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Her husband, Cdr. Andrew Hardman, USN, has been on duty there since January. The photo shows Jane with us. The other girl is the one who came to the Jtme BaU our Plebe Year!

Many thanks. Bob and Eleanor. You both can take pride in Captain Jane, and be assiu'ed the Class does also.

Membership: 83%

Pres., Capt. A . H. Soucek USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., RAdm. D. G. Baer USN (Ret.) Cort. Sec'y, RAdm. John R. Wadleigh USN (Ret.) 313 Swan's Wharf Row Brick Market Place Newport, R.L 02840 The firt post-reunion class Itmcheon, that of the Washington-Annapolis Group, was caUed to order by our new leader, Zeke Soucek, at the Army Navy Coimtry Club on 9 July. On hand were Don Baer, Jim Cruse, Chuck Stein, Fred Schneider, Jim Denton, Bob Farrington, Ed Finney, Larry BrEmtley, and Paul Hartmann. With Homecoming 1987 less than two months off, much of the meeting concemed plans for that weekend. With prospects of some 35 attendees it looks as if the 50th wiU continue for two more busy days, which wiU be reported in a later issue. Treasurer Don Baer reported on status of Class fimds, and also volimteered to get plans started for a Homecoming Class get-together and taUgating area at the Lehigh game. Jim Denton gamely volunteered to continue luncheon reservations at the Club and retain custody of the smaU local Washington Group fund. Jim Cruse wiU undertake a new local directory for the Group. It was reported that Wes Steesy was recovering from surgery satisfactorily, but would have to take it easy for a while. We missed you and MarceUa at the 50th, Wes. Keep Rewin!

From Coronado Syd Bottomley wrote: After five weeks DJ and I came back to find a pUe of mail which took over ten days to overcome. Sometimes we wonder whether its worthwhUe to leave town. However, when aU's said and done, our 13-day cruise aboard ROYAI ODYSSEY to the Scandanavian capitals plus Leningrad and 54

Hi Warder with John Dolan '39 Goteborg (of 1st Class Cruise memories) was restful and enjoyable. Now its good to be back in fine CaUfornia weather and find the dog in good shape and not too ready to punish us for leaving him so long. We also managed to visit British friends on Ihe islands of Wight and Guemsey and enjoyed being with them one more time. Leningrad was especiaUy interesting, but we advise skipping the standard tour from the ship and artanging with Russian Intourist for a car and personal guide as some passengers did. This avoids wasting time at the state-run store and the huge Hermitage crowds.

Thanks, Syd and DJ, glad to have another report on your wide-ranging travels.

Bob McWilliams writes more about his daughter, Capt. Jane McWUliams Hardman, MC,

The San Diego Lunch bunch met on 23 July at the Amphibious Base Club in Coronado, and Frank Shamer has sent in photographs and a report: There were 19 present, Ed Arentzen, Bemie Bieri, Mel Cooper, Duke Fertara, FUck Hale, Bud HaU, Dick BaU, Syd Bonomley, Ralph Benson, FUl Gilkeson, Tex Lander, Walt Phaler, Sid Freeman, Skeeta Gardens, Gene Rankin, Bimny Shupper, Jack Whistler, Vic WUdt, and your writer. Bebo CairoU was supposed to be there.

He Uves much of his time up in FaUbrook, Calif.

2822 Carlton Ave; zip code 92028.1 understand that the training of race horses is his main interest now. The main item of discussion was planning for the 55th and the choices given us on our Class baUot. The group was interested in another option, a trip on a Cruise Ship, as a group. This had support in view of further physical problems attendees would have in another five years and the headache that putting a reunion together is doing for those doing it. Our next gathering wiU be in September at the Officers' Club in Long Beach, hosted by Bod Hall, and with Wahines invited. This m recognition of Bud and Jack Wbistler's steadfast attendance down here. Hope there is a good turnout, but the recent rash of firearms on freeways is scary. SjiUy and I were homeward bound from Orange recendy on Route 5, when there was a sudden stoppage by a threevehicle accident two nules ahead. The cooperation in squeezing around the accident was so good that we had no idea which lanes were blocked untU we could see the cars involved — aU this before the police even arrived. A Uttle scaring begets a lot of cooperation.

Thanks, Frank, and thanks also for a group of "ensign cruise" stories aboard TUSCALLOSA 50 years ago. Will use them in coming issues.

From Hi Warder has come the photo of Hi and RAdm. John Dolan USN (Ret.) '39 who were high school classmates in JeffersonviUe, Indiana. Hi missed us at the 50th, but took part in the rededication of "Warder Park," originaUy named for his grandfather in 1887 in JeffersonviUe. Keep Revvin. Hi! Mary and Walt Barry went out to Los Angeles shortiy after the 50th to visit son, BiU, USNA '70.

Walt writes: Plaza del Ray where the BiU Bartys Uve is a smaU sUver of land on the Pacific next to the L.A. airport. Its almost Uke being on YORKTOWN during fUght quarters, but you get used to it. At least its not in the fUght path, and one can stop worrying about aborts and misses. We had a wonderful reunion with Jane and Doug Carson, who had to cancel out of the 50th at the last moment.

Doug had heart surgery on Jime 1st, but was weU recovered and looks fine. Only his red hair has turned to white, as with most of us. Oiu- oldest son Tom, '65, was in San Diego on business from his CinCPacFIt staff assignment and was able to join for a mini family reunion at BiU's.

News is most welcome, Walt, and wiU look for- ' ward to some from Tidewater soon.

Race Crane also had to cancel reunion plans noting that in early May he went into the EsconShipmate, October 1987

dido hospital for ten days for emphesyma treatment and now has to have oxygen on hand much of the time. H e is swimming every day and feels in fair shape. We missed you, Peggy and Race, but know you'U make the San Diego gatherings soon.

From a new cortespondent, Hal Etchen, 754 Mt. Moro Rd., VUlanova, Pa. 19085, came a brief note that he regretted missing the 50th, but that medical work had kept him occupied for the past year with siu-gery on 1 Jtme. He stiU works four days a week at Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. and fields Navy questions, akin to what Washington newsmen ask.

Thanks for the June 24th birthday to add to my list, H a l , and send on some more news, please.

Our Navy Chaplain Classmate, Frank Smart, added another Class baptism to his Ust on 14 June when he christened Mathew Soucek, grandson of Zeke's at Christ Church, Saluda, Va. Zeke wrote that Frank had conducted Matt's parents' wedding, Howard and Linda Soucek several years ago.

He also noted that earlier in June Frank had officiated at the wedding of Babe and Hank Transue's daughter. Maybe the Fifty Year Fix will have information on Frank's churchly work with the Class, if not, wiU ask you for some figures someday soon, Frank.

Besides ampUfying on Don Baer's " m i n u t e s " of the July Washington Group luncheon, Paul Hartmann also reported visiting Johnny Johnston along with Larry Bantley and showing Johnny the VCR tape of our Memorial Ceremony. Last word from Paul indicates that Johnny is stiU up-beat, but has a long puU ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Betty and John. Peg and Paul wiU have their British family, aU five, with them in McClean and at Duck on the North CaroUna Outer Banks for most of August. They also plan to be in Sanibel for the last two weeks of January 1988, a most welcome addition to our Southwest Florida '37 Chapter, be sure.

A report from Don White incUcates the roster of great-grandchUdren in 1937 increased during the reunion: Just uncovered a long dormant letter from you about the Naval War CoUege Foundation, and Merry Christmas to you too, Jack. As I think you know we have six chUdren, and they have presented us with 16 grandchUdren, plus two spouses as a result of divorce, whom we treat the same as aU the rest. When we saw you at the reunion we had three great-grandchildren, but sometime in there another one was born, which we heard about when we got home. I will defer to no one except Felix DeGoUan on this, but 1 think my long absences in two wars had something to do with it."

Congratulations Ruth and Don, and again it was great seeing you at the 50th.

Here are a few reunion " b r i e f s " left from last month. Helen and Boyd Clapman left me the foUowing address, 40 Marine Drive, San Rafael, Calif. 94901, where Boyd's Yacht Services Company is located. From the same area came Carolyn and Larry Bernard. Larry's exchange of South Dakota memories with Wayne Brown are on file for a future issue. Jean and Swampy Lajaunie told us of plans for another European trip this September — we'll catch up on that next Winter, we trust. It was a pleasure to chat with Len Hirschberger, who was attending her first Class gathering in company with Carol's fellow E D , Monty Ballinger and Libby. The Annapolis Yacht Club's sailpast was made to order for that sailing enthusiast. Lillian Clegg was the youngest of the next generation on hand. Martha and Dave stayed an extra couple of days to show her our Alma Mater and Annapolis sights. Frank Eddy's grandson. Matt, about LiUian's age, gave some of us a thrill when he ascended Dahlgren HaU's south Shipmate, October 1987

wall while we were awaiting our bus Tuesday evening. Ruth and Fil Filippone had a long drive from DaUas for the reunion with Ruth at the wheel much of the time, as Fil recovers from hip surgery. It was good to see them there as it was to see Virginia and Mel Cooper; Mel well recovered from serious surgery last year. Dickie and Harry Glennon forecast a Newport sailing visit in July or August.

Hope to hear from them, although looking seaward today, the harbor appears jammed. A chat with Esther and John Simpson was an opportunity to thank John for a set of computer runoffs on Class statistics, taken from the 1987 Register of Alumni, a valuable addition to the Class files. Seeing Janey and Harry Hahn reminded us that Janet was the 1937 Color Girl when Harry's 4th Company won the Company Competition. Marching in step with their 50-year forebears, the 4th Company again won the 1976 Color competition, this time in a Brigade of 36 companies, our's in a Regiment of 12.

Our October birthday lads and their locations 50 years ago are: Al Waugh (TUSCALOOSA), Charlie Dodds (ARIZONA), Larty Julihn (SAN FRANCISCO), Wes Steesy (RANGER), Charlie Burch ( P E N N SYLVANIA), Si Ramey (TRENTON), Charlie Gibson (LEXINGTON), Hal Usher (SARATOGA), Walt Stencil (NORTHAMPTON), Jack Gibson (MARYLAND),

Fred Janney (DETROIT), Vic Wildt (RICHMOND), G e o r g e Chipley ( R A N G E R ) , Bernie Bieri

think it is bad for an ex-farm boy and former boot seaman." Following are the first and last stanzas of Monk's monumental poem, presented as an admittedly inadequate sample: If 1 were a Uttle bird with supernatural powers, I would fly up in the sky and while away the hours Looking down upon the mess that Man has made below, Thankful that my Super Dad had fashioned me thus so.

From what I know and still may come to know From where I sit in this evolving show, I strive to believe what 1 conceive God to be.

It wiU serve my need if He Is good, wise, omnipotent, eternal, And concerned about me.

On 7 August, Washington area Classmates and their wives went to sea for a couple of hours on board the brand-new Aegis cruiser MOBILE BAY (CG-53) which was anchored in the Bay offshore of AnnapoUs. The cruiser is commanded by Capt.

Dick Whalen, son of our deceased Classmate Frank Whalen. Visitors from '38 included the Raymers, Hugh Robinsons, Jacksons, Jim Andrews, Carter Berkeley, Ollie Bagby, Paynes, Owens, Fred Dierman, Bob McNitt, the K.G. Robinsons, the Homer Conrads, Mike Rindskopf, and Florrie Schroeder. The visit to MOBILE BAY also included an open-air reception on Radford Terrace hosted by the Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

(MARYLAND), Syd Bottomley (CONCORD), John

DeVane (ENTERPRISE), John Dyson ( P E N N SYLVANIA), Fil Gilkeson (RANGER), Roger Mehle ( N E W MEXICO), Dick Ball (MARBLEHEAD), Paul Byrum and Ady Adelman (both MarBks. Philadelphia) and Bill Sims in the civilian world.

Many Happy Returns to all as this column signs off, training fore and aft for another month.

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Pres., Col. John A. Saxten Jr. USMC (Ret.) Chmn. Wash, area, Capt. J.M. McDowell USN (Ret.) 504 Canterbury Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22314 Corres. Sec'y, Capt. Snowden Arthur USN (Ret.) 4600 Ashby St., Washington, D . C . 20007 Last Wednesday was a sad day for Classmates in the Washington area. That afternoon our friend and Classmate Clarence Agee Melvin was laid to rest in a grave in Arlington Cemetery following a service at the old Fort Myer Chapel, which was filled to overflowing. The funeral was conducted with full military honors. In recent years Agee substituted in Physics, Chemistry, Science and Mathematics at the Arlington High School (Washington-Lee) where I taught English for 20 years. Agee often visited with our luncheon group without eating much himself. He invariably wore a turtle-neck sweater in keeping with his relaxed style of pedagogy. Until quite recently Agee played squash at the Pentagon Club. We played several games but he hopelessly outclassed me. I asked for a tennis match instead but Agee had a bad shoulder for serving. That shoulder didn't keep him from skiing, however. Agee Uved a rich and adventurous life as naval officer, aviator, civil servant, athlete, husband of Emilou, father of Emily, Jane, and John, and gentleman scholar.

J.A. "Monk" Masterson, now of Seattle, Washington, has written a 5-page, 40-stanza poem entitled " T h e Derivation of My Conception." The poem "is not preaching a philosophy, merely explaining what makes me tick; and I realize from what I learned in high school that this is not even good poetry in the classical sense. However, I don't

Deke Ela, our 50th Reunion Chairman, submits another bulletin; Janet and I are off to Colorado tomorrow, so in the last-minute efforts to clean up the desk, let me offer the following reunion note for Shipmate.

Our intentions of keeping you posted on the reunion operation have been tardy, incident to shifting deadlines and our own footloose habit of being away whenever possible. We promise to do better with highlights on planned events as our committees move into gear. 423 have said they plan to attend: 189 couples, 24 widows and 20 men. Of course these numbers are not commitments, so don't worry if we haven't confirmed your cards and notes individually. Shipmate remains our primary communication. We plan two more mailings: one more advisory this year, and one with firm reservation forms early next year. The first of these wiU call for a fully refundable fee advance because there are several up front payments necessary to firm contracts, probably of the order of $5000. Our treasury can't begin to handle the load, and our committees wiU have their estimates by that time. VAdm. W.P. Mack has been most helpful in debriefing Rab and I on a very successful '37 50th reunion here, June 1-4, same dates as ours for next year.

The climate was clear, hot, and humid (nothing's changed) and no events were rained out. WiUie's experience was quite concurrent with most of our planning; he especially emphasized allowing plenty of time for sea stories (which seem ever to get better and better in the manner of fishermen and the one that got away). We have taken his comments into firm planning: bars should be open, buses plentiful, and flexibility in the free (recreational) time. Stay tuned; more to foUow. Frank Zimanski reports from San Diego: The July luncheon was attended by 11: Ogle, Henry, Ready, Worthington, Buaas, Bill Brown, Ramage, Foley, Finn, Ramage and Zimanski. It was the most animated ever, in his opinion. He attributes this to the roundtable format which promotes keener participation by all. The "sea stories" abounded profusely. Almost everyone confessed to some form of mischief during our four years as Midshipmen.

Center stage was held by Bob Worthington who fascinated us with revelations and anecdotes concerning classmate "Woodie" Wood. There can be no question that "Woodie" was a genius 55

of sorts with the range of artistry of a Leonardo Da Vinci. He was a poUshed organist at the age of seven. We aU recaU his virtuosity on the piano.

He composed music and was a member of every mtisical orgaruzaiion at the Academy. He played the organ at the chapel and performed at every musical show. During his chapel concerts he humorously and mischie%iously, in character incidentaUy, inserted some popiUar melodies among the solemn ones. In addition to his musical artistry he was a genius at aviation design. His room was chock-a-block with aU sorts of designs and manuscripts.

In our Lucky Bag roommate Bob Carter gives us a very good insight into deep and genious "Woodie." On this occasion I seriously soUcit from aU readers more evidence attesting to the genious of "Woodie", one of '38's immortals.

Northern CaUfomia Class News by John BurriU: At 1600 on Sunday, 31 May 1987, 30 of us gathered in the handsome white home of Maria and Nate Sonenshein in Moraga, CaUf. for a party jointly hosted by Beverly and Charlie Hart and the Sonensheins. The front entrance was flanked by beautiful potted plants aU the length of it, and so was the good looking pool area. Best of aU, Old Glory wasflyingabove the front door.

As one of the two hostesses, Beverly Hart helped with the serving of a series of deUcious dishes, including an especiaUy tasty hot casserole and a whole series of cold cuts, roast beef, ham, and others. Chicken was avaUable for those who preferred it. Nate helped with the serving.

Preceding the sit-down dinner for 30 people we enjoyed copious quantities of lavish Hors D'oeuvres, both hot and cold, and an open bar with expensive types of aU the Ubarions one could envision. If the main course dinner had not been so exceUent, we'd aU have been satisfied with the hors D'oeuvres. (Carlotta, with 13 years of French, helped me with the spelling of that French word.)

The weather was glorious, temperature al>out 65 degrees.

We were especiaUy happy to extend a warm welcome to Lois Riesenberg and Jan Pugh. My good friend, Pat CaUahan, and Rose, beat out the BurriU fanuly for coming the longest distance, 520 mUes from Coronado!

The guest Ust foUows: Bourlands, Boyds, Harrises, Harts, HolUngsworths, Jetts, Bowers, St. Johns, Saxtens, Sonensheins, Tyings, Douglas, Durrills, CaUahans, Lois Reisenberg and Jan Pugh.

H a n k Siurface writes as foUows: Another department heard from, although we reaUy do not have much representation in this area, nor do we see many of oin Classmates coming through.

However, I am enclosing a snap that may be of interest to some in the Class. The story behind it is: About two years ago I spotted a picture of Jim Marks at the commissioning of his son Jimmy (in the Air Force) with the accompanying information that Jimmy would be undertaking flight training here at WUUams Air Force Base. I caUed Jim and offered to assist Jimmy any way he wanted. The offer was accepted and we have seen Jimmy many times during hs training. We did enjoy the company of Jim and Virginia when they came out to see him. Unfortunately, Jim left us before he could see Jimmy get his wings. Jimmy and his mother asked us to a a in loco parentis at the ceremony. Fortunately, Virginia and another son were able to come out for a too short stay, but we did have a great celebration. Since this event was a fuU "dog and pony show" for the Air Force, it was considered appropriate for me to break out my thirty-yearunwom-whites for the occasion (with alterations). Interestingly, the main speaxer was Gen. Robert T. Herres, Vice Chairman, J"int Chiefs of Staff, USNA '54. A memorable time was had by aU. Other notes: Sonia and I have visited briefly with Dee and Joe Tucker, Almena and Joe Bettinger, John Barrill, have hosted LUa and Michael Mike, see Bob Nelson occasionally, but 56

Hank Surface, Virginia Marks, and 2dLt. Jimmy Marks, Jr. have not seen or heard from DoUy Robertson for quite a whUe. We continue to extend our hospitaUty to Classmates visiting this area, just wish it were not so far off the through routes coast-to-coast, but we keep trying.

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Pres., Capt. George Duncan USN (Ret.) Box 123, St. Mary's, Md. 20686 Sec'y, Capt. W. J . Rube USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean, Va. 22102 Howie Thompson in a mop-up of the Pajaro Dimes Reunion, sent in some very good pictures and noted that he's assigned two submarine widows to take care of Pigboat Benson (our honorary '39er) during the reunion in June — " t o keep him on course" (see picture).

Hal Felix, co-chairman of June Week West, reported that the late-Jime, Naval Academy Alumni affair on QUEEN MARY at Long Beach, had fifteen 39ers in attendance at a diimer "imder the wing of the SPRUCE GOOSE (Howard Hughes' monster plywood plane — the largest plane ever buUt)." Hal noted that Gretchen and Sam Caldwell showed up from Palm Springs, " a n d I got Grant Rogers to come and do his hobo act — in authentic 'bum' clothing. He was an absolute smash, roasting himself with excerpts from his fitness reports. Marcia and Ellis Fisher stayed on QUEEN MARY and had diimer with Hazel and I. EUis looks great in spite of his recent heart attack. We had a suite on QUEEN MARY and held a cocktail party for 39ers before the dinner. Great fun!" (No pictures yet).

Danny Weitzenfeld sent in the picture of 39ers at the Naval War CoUege strategy session in June, along with a news cUpping of Ed Harrison. It says that Virginia Governor Gerald Baliles, "moving quickly to seize control of troubled Virginia Tech (a footbaU scandal — of course) bumped two incumbents of the Board of Overseers and instaUed four new members who have pledged to put academics before athletics." One of the appointees was Richard D. Harrison, " a 71-year-old former president of Georgia Tech who attended and taught at Virginia Tech in the 1940s and 1950s."

Also, "Harri;on, now retired fom his position as executive vice president of J . P . Stevens & Co. Inc. previously has served on the boards of visitors of the U.S. MiUtary and Naval academies." And Harrison is quoted as saying, "Tech should put studies before sports."

John Hodapp, (one-time Literary Assistant to C S . Forester — of the Hornblower series) enclosed the picture of he and Ed Rye, "former HeUcats who haven't seen each other since graduation. Ed came down from his mountain retreat and we had dinner together in Bozeman, Montana. So,

until we meet in '89 back at AimapoUs — smooth sailing."

Dod( Abbot sent the picture showing three 39ers witii Al Haig. Doc wrote: " W e can be proud of Fred Bush. Fred was President of the Mississippi State Bar Association (of which Means Johnston is a member). At Means' request, Fred invited Alex Haig to be the luncheon speaker at their state convention. Means did the introduction and did a bang-up j o b . " The Fourth Occasional Floating Cocktail Party on Lake San Marcos (near San Diego) was run by Val Holzapfel, as usual. In aloha shirts and mumus, five boatioads of the Class with nine p)ersons i>er boat, drifted (?) aroimd the lake and partied. The first of the scows(?) was btult by John Crowe, now a retired Army colonel in Florida.

Crowe's scow was bought by Val Holzapfel and trucked across coimtry on a flatbed traUer — then dupUcated for the San Marcos '39 cocktail parties held once a year. (Oh?) With some awe, Freddie Clarke noted that four-star Blackie Weinel " w a s the skipper of the boat I was i n . " When the party reaUy got going, aU of the boats tied up alongside each other in the center of the lake — so that 39ers could circulate from boat to boat, socializing. As night closed in, the crowd went ashore for a Hawauan-style luau — with the poi suppUed by John Dolan and ukelele music suppUed by Johnny Weatherwax, (who else?). Out of towners were the GuUcks, Felixes, Valentines, Usticks and Dottie Hardy witii Dick ZulUnger.

Freddie Clarke also added a note on the San Diego

Pigboat Benson and Submarine twins

Schwab, Schratz, Weschler, Weitzenfeld, Henry

Rye and Hodapp

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Tommy Thomas, Val Valentine, Winona Valentine, Vi Thomas

football game would be at Butch Coulter's Severna Park home. Instructions on how to get there will be passed out at the tailgate lunch before the game.

Also, Danny noted that Egil Steen had joined the ranks of the fully retired, and mentioned that his wife was using the old saw, "1 married him for better or for worse, but not for lunch." Paul Loustaunau said he'd seen a death notice for our Classmate Roy G. Anderson, who'd been turned back into '40. When I asked Rhythm Moore about the concert of his Big Band at Fort Hunt Park on the 4th of July, he noted that they'd played for 2 Vi hours and that Harry McElwain was there to prove it. Jim Glennon announced that his son-inlaw removed the cancerous growth on President Reagan's nose. And somebody else announced that Duke David would have an article in the September Proceedings.

Ernie Schwab, assigned t o photograph the same scenes used in our Lucky Bag — to be used in our 50th publication — said he had a problem because two of the scenes had to be photographed from out on the river. Bing Gillette then offered some useless advice to the effect that "there's no problem. The Academy has some cutters which you can use, and you can take Betty along to do the rowing."

Bud Gore, Editor of the 50 years After Book, reminds aU 39ers that their biography submissions are due in October of this year — plus pictures — and that the length of the writeups should be no more than about 350 words. Bud hopes the assistant editors won't be faced with too much work, cutting down on "overblown drafts." ("Overblown" equates to " w i n d y . " )

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three Class widows join in the festivities: Loretta Hechler, Charlotte Lamiman and Gerri Lindsay.

They're great sports and we hope that they and others will join with us as long as these capers last.

Fritz Freund continued as the Castine Caper Commodore this year, ably assisted by PhU Glennon as his exec for the first week and Ned Bent for the second week. Since relieving Ed Sledge a few years ago, Fritz has come to Castine during April of each year where we get together and plan the events for the next caper. Although there is some structure in our plans participants are free to pick and choose or do their own thing. Some are die-hard golfers and others rarely miss a day on the water in one of the academy's sailboats.

This year the opening event was a reception that Marguerite and I hosted on Sunday, 28 June at our new home on Lake Alamoosook. Charlotte Lamiman was the only brave one who took a swim with me in the nice 70° water.

Stan Wagenhals, Charlotte Lamiman & Loretta Hechler

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Pres., Capt. Ted Hill USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters, USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler Place, Alexandria, Va. 22302

Barb Townsend, John Sharpe, Betty Fischer, Fran Sharpe July limcheon — with 16 Classmates on hand. The discussion of "local plans" ended with a decision to have their Army-Navy Game TV viewing party at Coronado Cays, this Fall, instead of the Amphibious Base where it was last year.

The August '39 Washington luncheon had a few more attendees than expected. Thirty-five showed up. Bob Wood handed me his golf score-card of that morning — showing a 100 for 18 holes. " T h a t ' s to put a stop to questions about what I actuaUy shoot," Bob said. Bing Gillette, in answer to how his Margalee was doing, relative to her new hip, mumbled that he'd had to buy her " a new Ughtweight lawn m o w e r . " Doc Abbot, when queried about his bad back, explained that he had " a yellow-wire problem — from my back to my leg — which is so bad I'll probably have to give up golf." When called on to say something at the luncheon, he rose and proudly noted, " I got up this morning — and that isn't b a d . " Dave Bill, still overwhelmed with his job helping people whh their IRS problems, said he could only stay for a short time. Somebody handed me Means Johnston's article in The Washington Post on the Bork selection to the Supreme Court — and noted, I'm not sure what Means is explaining about Bork's interpretations of laws but he sure sounds impressive." When Danny Weitzenfeld, in a green and white striped golf shirt (style-note of the day), MCed the luncheon, he started with "people think that S.O.B., with regard to me, actuaUy stands for Sweet Old B o y " (with much chuckling at the absurdity of that statement). He announced that the Homecoming dinner for the Class after the

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In order to breathe a bit of fresh air into these musty, monthly columns — our regional vice presidents have kindly consented to send in " t h e REAL S T U F F " from their various parts of the USA. Here's the first fresh breeze from New England's Ted Rodgers: Report From The Northeast Early Winters must have read an article on management as he has delegated the chore of an annual report from each of the regional V.P.s starting with the Northeast. With more warning time I could have ferreted out information on each of our '40 family in the area but the press deadline permits only a tid-bit about one with whom I have some first-hand knowledge.

At this stage of our lives a major concern is the state of our health. Fortunately we haven't had to call on any of the WOWSA representatives in this area during the past year, but the organization is in place with state representatives as follows: Maine — Blaine Libbey, New Hampshire — Connie Carlson, Vermont — John Clagett, Massachusetts — Sam Forter, Rhode Island — Ed Hayes, Connecticut — Phil Glennon, New York — Bill Game, New Jersey — Jim Coyle, Pennsylvania — Ike Blough.

On the good news side, Blaine Libbey has made outstanding progress from a stroke last year. He and Mary have sold their home in Lincolnville and are building a new one in Camden, Maine.

Once again the Castine Caper (Number XVII) this Summer was most enjoyable with the following Classmates in attendance: Andres, Bent, Blough, Chase, Clagett, Collins, Coyle, Eckert, Forter, Freund, Gex, Glennon, Hanley, Hayes, Heimark, Hill, Kalen, Keister, Laffey, Laning, Rodgers, Sledge, Stirling, Wagenhals, Williams and Winters. Ed Miller of '41 who has adopted '40 or vice versa has become a regular participant in these reunions. Also we were delighted to have

Mike Hanley and Dick Laning

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On Monday afternoon most of the group sailed on Penobscot Bay on the academy's 65 foot Swan ketch, NIRVANA. That evening Fritz had arranged for a fresh salmon dinner at the Castine Inn. Tuesday evening was dress-up night with a cocktail party on the roof-top park of Payson Hall on the Castine waterfront, followed by dinner at the faculty club. As usual these evenings wind up with a song fest around the piano — played by Lynde Brown, the lady who handles reservations for these events.

As our special guests this evening we had the Academy President (formerly called Superintendent), the former Maine Governor, Ken Curtis and his wife Polly as well as Maritime Academy Captain Len Tyler and his wife Bonnie.

The next day, Wednesday, we all gathered at the town dock at 0900 to board NIRVANA and the tug PENTAGOET with all the fixings for a beefkebob picnic on Western Island in Penobscot Bay. A few hardy souls swam in the 60° water!

Returning to Castine about 1630 one couldn't help but feel that this is the way to go. With enough food left over — and the kitchen faciUties in the dorm lounge assigned for the exclusive use of the Class for our two weeks — the picnic went through dinner that night.

The next two days were completely unstructured. After sight-seeing, golfing, sailing, shopping, etc., small groups went to favorite restaurants in nearby towns for dinner.

Then came Saturday the 4th of July and a big day for the kids in Castine. The 'big kids' of our group always join the spectators for the parade of colorfully garbed children. Making her way along the Une of spectators this year was Eloise Chase taking up a collection for fireworks for next year's celebration. That evening we helped to keep the lobster industry prosperous as we gathered at the Faculty Club for a good old New England clam-and-lobster feed.

Sunday was a beautiful day and our Big Event was something new this year; a luncheon at the exclusive gentlemen's Pot & Kettle Club in Bar Harbor. All hands agreed that this should be an annual event.

Our second week started by joining with the Penobscot Council of the Navy League for a dinner meeting at which one of Maine's federal district judges gave us an inspiring talk on the Constitution.

On Tuesday the weather man continued to favor us with beautiful sailing and picnic weather for our second cookout on another one of Maine's islands.

Wednesday was a relatively free day but several visited the studio of Clark Fitz-Gerald of Castine, an internationally known sculptor. Each year we enjoy having him show and explain his current projects. Later some accepted the invitation to join with Navy Leaguers for a reception aboard the former lightship NANTUCKET which was visiting Castine.

By Thursday the numbers began to thin and we only fielded four crews for the Admiral's Cup Regatta, an exclusive Class of '40 event using the academy's mercury-class sailboats. For the second year in a row Isabelle & Virgil Gex won with three firsts and one second out of four races.

Rodgers and Bud Keister came in second with one first and three second places. Ned Bent and first mate Charlotte Lamiman captured third place with Ed Sledge and Bob Kalen in fourth. Next year we plan to hold the race earlier before the Gexs have the opportunity to practice very day.

Following this pleasant afternoon and with our numbers down to 22 we enjoyed another catered dinner and sing-along at the Faculty Club. Finally the last full day of the Caper arrived and all who remained came out to our lake for swimming, drinking, snacking and good conversation.

Time passes all too quickly when you are having fun, and that we did for two good weeks.

Each year a couple of Classmates join for the first time and wonder why it took so long to get the word.

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Washington Report Thanks to planning and arrangements by Tab Collins nearly two score of our local PALS were provileged to sit through a two-hour United States Marine Corps "Sundown Parade & Concert" at the USMC H Q near the SE Washington (D.C.) 'Gun Factory' (Now Navy Yard) Friday evening, 24 July. The Marine Band and the Drum & Bugle Corps played beautifuUy, including Sousa's "Stars & Stripes Forever" and " A n c h o r ' s Aweigh" in their repretoire. The Silent Drill Platoon twirled and tossed bayonneted rifles about with their usual astounding precision. Several hundred Marines performed while 5,000 sports-shirted citizens watched from stadium benches. All this under the usual sultry Washington Summer sky. And the Marines wore Full Dress!

The following Monday, 27 July, President Ted Hill called a special session of the Executive Committee to consider and resolve various issues: (1) Ted reported that the incoming postcard count from the Class (from a preliminary 20% sampling) indicated that the vote was running approximately 2:1 in favor of a 50-year book in the $50 price range. More on this when all the voters are in. (2) Treasurer Harry Stirling reported that sufficient funds have been received to pay for the Class of Forty's share of the NA '37 Columbarium Memorial. Funds remaining in the Class treasury — about $6,000. (3) Ned Garrett's request for consideration of a '40 plaque in USS ARIZONA Memorial Room was being followed up by a letter from Ted Hill to the Superintendent, USS ARIZONA Memorial, Honolulu. (4) Discussion continued concerning the feasibility of '40 participation in the Washington, D.C. Navy Memorial as per background research being conducted by John Lacouture. (5) The use of Class of '40 Archive Project facilities prior to completion of project by other than Midshipmen naval history majors has been put on hold because of contract stipulations with the Alumni Association. (6) The answer to Dave King's query concerning eUgibiUty for cremation and burial in the Naval Academy Columbarium is in the last Une (center column) of an "AU H a n d s " article on page 12 of the July-August Shipmate: "All graduates are eligible." (7) It was noted that the Class meeting scheduled for Saturday, 19 September, at Reunion WEST would be held during the hour 1000-1100.

In view of recent experiences Ed Sledge, our Man from WOWSA, strongly recommends that all you live ones out there check with Navy Mutual Aid, the TROA SAAS (Survivor Administrative Assistance Service), or withwhomsoever (?) holds originals or copies of your important post-mortem papers (Ufe insurance, etc.) to see if they have your records up to date. Ask for a printout.

The Distaff Side Notes have been received from both Puddy Anderson and Jo Esch thanking '40 for the support received from the Class following the loss of Andy and Art in June. They were most appreciative that our two admirals will have their names inscribed on two chairs side-by-side in the Naval Academy Memorial Stadium; Section 104, Row 8, Seats 17 and 18. In their own words — first, from Puddy: "...Andy was 'so Navy', and even though we did not plan the trip to Coronado (Reunion WEST) due to his health . . . I find all the correspondence in the files . . . he still hoped to be with you. He very quietly left us while taking his afternoon n a p . . . " And — from Joe: "WiU you please pass along to aU wonderfuU Classmates, wives and widows my grateful thanks for the beautiful Blue and Gold, Class of '40 Wreath for Art. It was lovely and my family and I were so touched to see it standing proudly there. All '40ers

have been so helpful and caring — it has been appreciated more than words can say. Countless thanks to each for all the special things done for me — and for Art. He was extremely proud to be "Class of ' 4 0 , " and the outpouring received from all of you would have refortified this feeling a thousand-fold. You all are really 4.0! Bless!"

Both in going to Castine for Caper 17 and in returning to her Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, home Jerry Lindsay traveled . . . unhappily . . .via EASTERN AIRLINES and its affihates. The trips were delayed, disastrous and plain DUMB on the part of Eastern. But did Jerry roll over and fly/die? Not our plucky miss. She wrote a sizzler of a letter of p r o t e s t and d e m a n d - f o r reimbursement to the Consumer Affairs person concerned. Now if more of us would do the same...

Despite her many concerns — health groups, secretary for Smith '39, full time caring for our Classmate Bob White, etc . . . Claudia White stiU found time to forward a news cUpping with the title " R u t h Henry . . . Our Lady For All Seasons." As noted previously, in a change of address, Ruth now directs her many talents and energy into organizing the Ubrary and assisting the young men of Boys Town in Covington, Virginia.

Next year she plans " . . . t o visit Australia with my sister to visit our father's birthplace. Other stops may include visits to my sons and daughters at their homes in California, New York, Virginia and Germany..."

That's it for now. Hope you all have had a happy Reunion West! * * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * * *

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Pres., Cdr. Thomas E. Blount USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda, Md. 20817 301/320-3887 The 50th Memorial Gift Committee has met several times since the last Shipmate bulletin in order to review possible, suitable gifts for the Class to consider what will be useful to the Academy and meet with the Superintendent's approval.

Among these are suggestions that have come in from Classmates which have been greatly appreciated. The committee is sending out a detailed letter, which you may or may not have yet received, covering its work, but this summary will help you consider the leading possibiUties and to remind you that the committee, chaired by Bob Hayler, would appreciate your views before we have to reach a final determination. At present, while this is being written — and please remember that there may be differences in the letter you get from the committee — the field has more or less narrowed to five choices which are briefly described below: 1. Restoration of Naval Academy Observatory Telescope In A Suiable Domed Building. In 1857, a refracting telescope of unusually high quaUty was placed in an observatory building on the Academy grounds and served there until it was dismantled during Worid War II to make use of its brass parts.

The rare IV*" lens of which fewer then two dozen of comparable or greater size are still in existence has been located and is available as a gift to the Academy.

A competent firm has been located that will reconstruct and duplicate the 140-year-old instrument and that will also construct a suitable domed building to house the reconstructed and fully usable telescope. A proposed location is at Triton Point near the MAINE mast. The estimated cost is $80-100,000 depending on the nature of the foundation required. The telescope and observatory

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would be used by students and researchers and would provide an interesting, unique and historical landmark at the Academy.

2. Endowment of an Annual, February Lecture Series. This gift would be the endowment of an annual lecture in February under the auspices of the Political Science Department and to be known as the CLASS OF 1941 LECTURE. The speaker would be selected from among recognized civilian and miUtary authorities in such areas as politics, government, intelligence and other fields related to poUtical science. February is a significant month to this Class and all of us remember that the Winter days of February can indeed be dull. An interesting lecture series could help brighten these dark days as well as being stimulating and useful.

The expected income from an endowment of about $75,000 would provide the necessary funding with reasonable allowance for inflation and increased costs in later years.

3. Support for the Annual USNA Foreign Affairs Conference. This prestigious conference enjoys national and international participation. Its funding is derived from such sources as corporations, foundations, the USNA Alumni Association and individuals. No pubUc funds are used.

The support from our Class could take the form of awards for papers submitted by the 200 delegates to the conference or, indirectly, through the Division of U.S. and International Studies, which runs the conference, by an annual award to a Midshipman for meritorious achievement in a discipline within this new division of the Academy. Support of the conference itself could be achieved through an endowment of $50-100,000 and of the division by and endowment of at least $20,000. A combination of these two endowments is possible.

4. Endowment of a Graduate Scholar. Present Navy poUcy is to encourage highly quaUfied, career motivated graduates to participate in civilian scholarships outside the fleetwide education programs. This affords the oppotunity of exemplary young men to eam an advanced degree immediately after graduation which would be followed by a normal tour of sea duty and then assignment to the Naval Academy as instructors and role models for Midshipmen. The CNO's current quota of ten graduates per year for aU civiUan programs, which includes Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships, would statistically limit the need for a 1941 graduate scholarship to an average of two scholarships in each three-year period. The income from an endowment of $90-100,000 would then meet the educational costs of the proposed scholarships as weU as provide a suitable plaque to accompany each award.

5. Brigade Activities Center Project. The Brigade Activities Center for which ground was broken in August and which has been well described in previous Shipmates was only partially funded by Congress and it is up to the Naval Academy through the Alumni Association to obtain the remainder of the funding from other sources than Congress. Therefore, Class support is sought and some has already been promised by other classes. After reviewing the possibiUties, support for a modest landscaped plaza with benches and perhaps a fountain would be appropriate for the Class to sponsor at a cost of $100-150,000.

There are, of course, many other possible support projects for the Center, some at lower but most at generaUy much higher figures. The plaza seemed to be the most appropriate that the committee could identify as within our means and of which the Class could be proud.

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we select. As of 30 June, the Class has $14,344 already collected and set aside for this Class project. Within this total is $3594 which the USNA Alumni Association has earmarked this past year because Classmates have specified on their checks, when contributing to the Alumni Association, "For the Class of 1941 Fund" or "For '41 Fund" — both work! By contributing through the Alumni Association — but earmarking it for the Class of 1941 — you can take advantage of tax deductibility. As mentioned in an earlier Shipmate column, the more time we have, the easier it is for individuals to spread out the cost over the coming four year period. This is one of the reasons why your committee is so anxious to decide on our gift before the end of this calendar year. Either on the basis of this column or the letter from the committee explaining the possibilities in greater detail, please think over our choices carefuUy and let Bob Hayler or Eddie Miller know how you feel or what you prefer. Time is getting short for making that important first decision!

up as a Major General, USAF. Subsequently, Evelle became Attorney General, then Lieutenant Governor of California and now is a successful attorney in the Los Angeles area. During June Week West, a '41 group took a tour of USS MISSOURI and somebody else took a good picture.

Noteworthy achievements are certainly deserving of congratulations and first among these go to Elaine and Malcolm Wolfe. Their son, Jeffrey Scott Wolfe of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was sworn in last May as the second full-time U.S. Magistrate for the Northern District of Oklahoma, federal court. Magistrates process a large share of pre-trial matters such as settlement conferences and arbitrations and are eligible to try misdemeanor and civil matters. In another field, Harry Vincent was elected to a three-year term as a director of the Marriott Corporation. Well done to aU! Howard Schoenbaum wrote in the following interesting item: December 7, 1941 I was on SCHENCK

(DD-159), (4-piper, non smoker of pipes). We were escorting a 300-tone cargo ship south of Icelend heading home. When we got vvord of bombing, skipper notified cargo vessel and it went from 2 to 8 knots in some heavy seas. When we got into port we had changed colors and I got the oneflownat time of war declaration. It was tattered and torn, reduced to Vi size. I carried this until two weeks ago. I contacted Naval Historical offices and advised them of these colors. They asked they be sent to them as I had offered them to the Navy. They enthusiastically requested I send them to be placed in the display area for the pre-war period. They are displaying the colors prominently after careful cleaning and mounting.

Telling you this as there may be some other items the Class may have to offer for display rather than go in archives of the Class at East Tarheel hoUday ^ Byrnsides, Fosters and Nicholsons Carolina. I did send the correspondence I had to the archives. Interesting to note that Admiral Schenck was born outside of Dayton and buried in Dayton, Ohio — 77 miles from my home for last 38 years. Good Luck and Good Health to aU. Thanks, Howard for the letter and the thought about displayable items. If any other Classmates have some items that you think might fall into this category, I am sure that the Naval Historical Foundation at the Navy Yard in Washington would be delighted to hear from you. As a VP and Treasurer of the Foundation, I would be delighted to have you get in touch with me with your questions.

Sharing the correspondence with East Carolina was a great idea because it does keep our archives Aboard MISSOURI — KeUy, Bennett, Trumbull, BatcheUer catalogued as to where other items are located. and Burwell If you missed it earUer, here is Nolan J. Beat's And now for other news. Going from address and phone number for your directory: somewhere to somewhere else, and probably by 12142 Skyline Drive, Santa Ana, California 92705; train. Jack Bennett passed through Washington phone 714/838-8944. during the Summer, allegedly in connection with some underwater ball, and during a dinner at the Membership: 78% recently reopened Army-Navy Club brought Sarajane and Dick Foster up-to-date on his latest Pres., BGen. J.E. Glick USMC (Ret.) adventures. In May, a golfing rendezvous was Sec'y, R. S. Day CLU engineered at Pine Needles Lodge in Southern 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, Va. 22043 Pines, North CaroUna. You can see from the picThe adventure of the Homecoming tent/tailgate ture that the Byrnsides, Fosters and Nicholsons had a good time: Ben, Dick and Mac look Uke they extravaganza hopefully will unfold with the next were putting weU and Barbara, Sarajane and LesUe issue. These words are being penned in the midst of a delightful (and record-setting) heatwave in the look like the shopping was good! John Burwell Washington area. reported that the '41 contingent at June Week Bill Houser and I had an opportunity to West was not too large but they had a good time Among those attending was Nolan J. Beat who chaUenge the heat when we were included among spent only a short Plebe Summer with us before Ace King's guests at the July meeting of the South River Club near Annapolis. The club may be the leaving the Academy. During the war, he joined the Marines and ended up a BGen.! Since John's oldest such social organization in the English directory, among others probably, did not include speaking world, although the activities of the Nolan's address, 1 shall include it again this month. members belies such antiquity. " B " RandaU's John also tracked down a previously located brother, Dick, the historian, apologized for the fact that we were meeting in the "new" club house. former Classmate, Evelle J. Younger who ended

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The original burned about 250 years ago. The grounds were part of a grant for the estabUshment of the Maryland capital and enjoy a 999-year lease.

Unfortunately, court poUtics intervened and while the wrangling went on, AnnapoUs became a thriving seaport and assumed the position of the seat of govenmient. Jack Hill is a member, but was imable to get up from his North CaroUna home.

Understand he has moved into newer quarters after rebuilding their iititial choice of homes. This tumed out to be an experience that I know BiU and 1 shaU savor for the rest of our days. The members, Dick's family guests, the stories and the homegrown food combined for a memorable afternoon.

Sue and Ab Abemathy flew to Groton, Connecticut, for the change of command ceremony on board LOUISVILLE (SSN-724), having been unable to make the commissioning ceremony last FaU. This gave them a chance to visit with Mary and Bill Burchard in Littie Compton, Rhode Island, for a few days and to take the grand tour of the Newport mansions. The Burchards are busy remodeling an older home and thoroughly enjoy New England.

Bee and Bill Kurtz spent the Summer touring in thier Uttle Winnebago. No report on what they were up to other than that it encompassed 4,500 miles.BiU thd note that Mary Bun, Jack's widow, had tumed their Front Royal, Virginia, propyerty over to her daughter, Clare, so apparentiy wiU reside permanentiy in Florida.

Muff and Norm Nash drove out to Oklahoma to visit MufPs parents and his sister, Jane. Now Jane Montgomery, she is practicing law in PurceU, Oklahoma. As Bill Mendenhall's widow, Jane had been advised of the dedication of the Class of '37 Memorial. Before heading home. Muff and Norm visited their son, Maj. Gordon Nash, COMlstForReconCo at Camp Pendleton, and had a visit on the phone with Barb and Dick Sewall.

To wind up their odyssey, they doubled-back to a drydock in the PhUadelphia Navy Yard to watch proudly as son, Cdr. Don "Rip" Nash, assumed command of SCOTT (DDG-995). For that happy occasion they had the moral support of Shine and Chariie Payne.

A mid-Summer phone caU from Lou Stecher's brother advised that they had aU just retumed from a huge family reunion in upstate Pennsylvania.

Lou was getting along quite weU and is now back at 1499 Tredegar Drive, Fort Myers, Florida. There the latchkey is always out for Classmates and friends.

Bob Harwood has tumed into something of a traveler lately. He went out to the Cup races in AustraUa earUer this year in order to have breakfast with Charlie Bishop. ActuaUy, Charlie was there in official capacity since he had worked on our wiiming chaUenger, whereas Bob was just out to enjoy the outcome of the races. The breakfast was unscheduled and I am sure a deUghtful surprise for both. More recentiy Bob has been in Washington on a couple of trips, but in neither case did they coincide with the Class limcheons. If we can ever get the pattern down pat, hopefuUy he wiU be able to join us as he continuously runs into Classmates in his travels.

While the detaUs are lacking, we have become aware of the death of Jack Schmitz in early June.

A former insiu-ance partoer is from Akron and his family had known Jack's family quite weU. Although we were never able to estabUsh an exact address. Jack had gone to Alaska during the pijjeUne boom and become a very successful shortorder cook, complete with heavy, bushy beard and plaid shirts. More recentiy, he had puUed up stakes and settled in CaUfomia with a daughter who was growing frutis and nuts commercially. In late

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a Red Cross nurse to teU about how tough it was to hand out doghnuts in Australia and somebody who knew aU about Purple Hearts." In rebuttal, Joe found among the passengers a B-17 pUot, a Marine, and officer from CmcACO and a highly decorated Navy flyer, all of whom, Uke Joe had fought in that area. They did hear about the doughnuts, but never found the Purple Heart expert.

And, just to prove that travel abroad may be entirely safe, Ruth totaled a Hertz rental en route to Joe's 50th high school reunion the end of May. Fortimately, only a few cuts and bruises for the Tullys.

Bob Reilly documented Jime Week West. While they enjoyed the experience, the consensus was that once on the QUEEN MARY is enough. The ReiUys were joined by the Drews, Geberts, Arthurs, Woessners and Palmers for the main event, the dinner/dance in the Spruce Goose Dome. Ed GaUagher, accompanied by daughter, Mary, joined for the cocktail party the previous evening.

Ed is using a cane and is slowly getting back to normal foUowing a stroke. Dottie and OUie Atkinson were in Pebble Beach visiting their daughter and helping them get settied in a new home, and Bob and OUie managed one round of golf before the ReUlys headed for Long Beach.

Swabo Rawson checked in with a number of photos of the Quantico golf classic and Class limcheons, as weU as exerpts from his long-runBing cortespondence with Leo Culjat. Swabo had written from Albany, New York, where he was in the midst of some 40 Sub Vet golfers enjoying their 9th annual outing. The numbers alone suggested that he attempt to beef up the attendance at the gettogether he has been enjoying at Southern Pines in February each year. Leo reports the Seattie group in fairly good shap>e for the Summer.

Margaret Culjat was recovering from her second cataract operation and George Folta was contemplating hip surgery. Leo's daughter, Dorothy, had a job offer she couldn't refuse and has moved from BeUingham, Washington, to Tyson's Corner, Virginia, so we may see more of Leo and Margaret back east.

Received a very poignjmt letter from Bob Lim reporting the death of his beloved Gloria in a plane crash on 26 June. Bob was in Baguio supervising the Top Management Program for the Asian Institute of Management, a four-week course, and Gloria was to join him for the weekend. Unfortunately, the plane crashed on Moimt Ugo and all perished. Daughter Laida wTOte this newspaper announcement: We are placed in a difficult situation.

What to do?

Patricia & Art Rawson Spring, he apparentiy went to Florida to assist his brother in moving to a new home. At some point, he was involved in an automobile accident and it appears that he may have had a heart attack prior to the incident which resulted in his death.

Ruth and Joe Tully nicely survived their tour of the South Pacific, having flown out to Sydney and Brisbane and then back to Papua, New Guinea, where they boarded SS ILLIRIA (formerly Mary Merriwether Post's yacht) for a rundown of the many "garden spots" of that area such as BougainviUe, Rabaul, Guadalcanal, Efate and Fiji.

Joe seized the helm of a seminar on the war in the South Pacific from the president of a very wellknown coUege in the northeast after she opened the meeting by announcing that she "didn't think much had happened in that area and had lined up

Mommy's style was very low-key.

WhUe she provided us grandly.

She did so in her own quiet way Without bother to others.

In the Ught of her gentle manner.

We would Uke to do the best for her — simply but adequately.

She spoke of wanting to be cremated and to have her ashes strewn over the countryside.

Somehow, even this has been arranged for us.

Today, the famUy has agreed to comply with her wishes.

There were no burial or funeral ceremonies and the novena prayers were led by Bob's brother.

Father Pat. Bob concluded by writing how much he and Gloria treasured the memories of hops and weekends from 1940 to graduation, and then the Class reuinions every five years beginning with the 20th. The sympathy of the entire Class reaches out to you. Bob, and to your wonderful family.

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Pres., RAdm. Paul L. Lacy, Jr. USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Owen F. Keeler Jr. 202 Meadow Gate Dr., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Last month we reported a call from our new Pres., Paul Lacy, and a promise from him to communicate directly this month. Paul has kept his promise — better than most elected officials do — and herewith we have the inaugural State of the Class message to '43 from Paul: I'm thrUled to be honored by my Classmates to lead the gang for the next three years. All of you have given me such a fine Board of Directors to serve with that it wiU be a pleasure to work in your behalf. Frank Aull, Ed Dankworth and Les Heselton, supported by Secretary/Treasurer John Gano and Vice President Jim Oliver are all out of the starting gate and we have a good correspondence running between the Board members. We will be coming to you with ideas and suggestions during the next year and a half to firm our plans for the big SOth Anniversary in '92. Already Wes Burnett and MarieUa Oliver are doing the early planning phase and blocking off the hotel and other reservation needs at this early date. Some of you wiU be asked to serve on committees or advisory groups — please say "yes!" I really can't express how wonderful it was for our 45th that not once did I hear a " n o " when help was needed. Sure makes things go smoothly when everybody wants to 'pitch in'.

I am very impressed with the number of gettogethers that occur aU across the land and hope that each area will keep Owen informed (Ed. Note: Bless you, Paul!!) as early as possible of any planned outing. The West Coast has been very active these last few years and many famiUes travel often throughout Winter and Summer periods — not just at homecoming times. Maybe our mid-westem Classmates can organize an '89 or '90 reunion as we aU might find that a good warmup for the big 50th in AnnapoUs! Maybe four days on the Mississippi would get our river boat legs a bit Umber!

Thanks, Paul. You do have a good Board and it's good to see the action starting to hum. We're all looking forward to the results. Speaking of that 45th, your cortespondent asked for a picture of the Committee for that event — and you know they were all so busy making that affair a success they forgot to get together for a picture! The best we can do now is an official list — most of them have appeared in one or more scenes of revelry we've pubUshed lately and those of you who were there know what they look Uke! Kudos go to the following: Joan and Jack Barrett, Whitney and David Stertett, Maxine and Gardner Thomas, Nan Peach, Lola and Bob Stuart, Norma and Chuck Pendleton, Joy and Ajax MiUer and Kay and Paul Lacy. Paul adds a further note: " . . . I t was a great gang to work with. We all appreciated the nice 'Thank you' notes sent by so many attendees. Wes' report in Shipmate was very enjoyable and reminded me of a memorable week! One final item from the Hawaiians, Jack Barrett is doing great and looks super!! Y'all come again!!"

Before we leave the Sandwich Isles and struggle off into the sunrise, I'd like to share with you the real classy excuse that President Paul gave for missing last month's deadline! It seems, he says, " . . . I served as the technical advisor for the shooting of scenes here in Hawaii for the miniseries of ' War and Remembrance' — especially those dealing with submarine operations in WWII and then helped for a few scenes with USS NORTHAMPTON at the Battle of Midway and when she was sunk at Guadalcanal in the Battle of Tassafaranga.

It's amazing what special effects crews can do to shoot non-shooting guns and burn ships without

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destroying anything until thye want to end the picture! I found 45 years to be a bit long to remember small details, so keep an open mind and enjoy the story when they release it on ABC-TV in late '88 — yes, late '88, or ' 8 9 . " A lot of you know I'm pretty slow at answering letters, but I'll never come up with anything Uke that!

Still on Class Organization — I'm happy to report that Jim Oliver is transitioning smoothly from his job as Treasurer of the Alumni Association (he retired recently, remember?) to his new one as Vice President of the Class. He called me recently to remind us all that we have an objective to dedicate a Class memorial or gift to the Naval Academy when that rapidly approaching 50th rolls around. While nothing has been chosen yet, he wanted you all to be aware that when you send in your annual contribution this year — and in the next few years — you can specify that it go to the '43 50th Anniversary Fund if you wish. We will hear more about what we want to do later.

45th Mini-Reunion in Norfolk Harry Clark provides us with a report on one of those mini-reunions that happily seem to be occurring with increasing frequency these days.

Down there in Norfolk they had one on June 4th at the Breezy Point Officers' Club with a nice group of visiting firemen. Harry said Charlie Robison brought a joke from Nashville, but he didn't tell me what it was — it had to be good to last all the way across the mountains that way! 1 guess I'll have to ask someone who was there: Maggie and Clyde Anderson, Dee and Harry Clark, Nancy Davis and grandson Chris, Renie and Phil Erkenbrack from Kilmarnock (Va. that is), Helen and Al Galvani, Polly and Bob Gillock, Joyce and Will Gray, Mary and Bill Hardcastle, Betty and Charlie Robison from Nashville, Lucy and Len Smith from Seaford, Betsy and John Tazewell, Hazel and Ray Tolerton, or Margaret and Woodie Woodward from WiUiamsburg.

Frank Dailey writes from up in Wilbraham, Mass., to support the motion of thanks to our past officers and to others who have served us so well.

He says, " I agree with the comments — that our Class has been well served by past officers and appears to be exceptionaUy fortunate in the results of the recent Class elections. All those who have labored for the 'process' which has provided our fine leadership should take a b o w . " A couple of months ago you may remember there was a note in this column about Ed Robie having been hit by a very serious paralytic condition — the name of which I could not tell you.

Happily, Ed has had a very fast recovery — one which has amazed his doctor, but not those of us who knew Ed pretty well, because a lot depended on his willingness to do what was necessary. It is vey nice to be able to report that he is almost back to battery now — the pointers aren't quite matched yet but they are close, and Ed has been banging Uttle white balls around the course lately! Ed called a couple of days ago to express his appreciation

and thaiiks to all of you who have expressed your concern to him and to Pattie and who have been so supportive of them.

We have just received the sad news that Stu Dewees passed away at his home in Sunnyvale, CaUfornia, on July 3rd, this year. Stu had been a senior research engineer with Lockheed for 29 years. He came to the Naval Academy from Reading, Pennsylvania, and became a part of the publications scene at Bancroft, being a member of the Trident staff. He was a Life member of the Alumni Association. He is survived by his son and two grandchildren, three sisters and one brother.

To Stu's family goes our deepest sympathy from aU of us.

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Pres., Capt. Henry S. Barbour, USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. WhiddenUSN (Ret.) 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean, Va. 22101-3132 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Jack E. Godfrey USN (Ret.) 40 FrankUn St. Annapolis, Md. 21401 301/268-6474 More On The 44th As you can see, we are running another batch of the really fine photos from the reunion in Coronado. There wiU be more coming for the next two or three issues of Shipmate. Again this month the quaUty of the photography makes the subjects very recognizable and, in some instances, the name tags worn by the attendees can be read. Therefore, we are not wasting our allowed space with captions for individual shots or long lists of names. You wiU find two of our prime photo contributors. Bob Rubel and Hugh Rosania, in a couple of these shots.

Mail Bag Bill Buriin sent an interesting graphic account of his and Peg's pilgrimage to the 44th in their motor home from home base in North Chatham, Mass. Aftr attending Peg's Wheelock College reunion in Boston on 30 May, they wheeled westward to Clarendon, Texas to see their number two grandson, visited Santa Fe and Mesa Verde Park, the Grand Canyon, and then on to San Diego, arriving at the Del Coronado on 10 June in time for the cocktail mixer. There they learned from Dan Casey that they had driven right through Dan and Bonnie's home town of Chiho Valley, Ariz., without knowing that the Caseys live there.

After the Friday brunch at the 44th, the Burlins proceeded to Sacramento where they attended the wedding of their youngest son, John, to Peggy Kirkpatrick on 14 June up in the Sierras at 8500 feet above sea level under the clear blue sky against a magnificent scenic backdrop. Son John, in addition to his duties as bridegroom, catered the reception at Harrah's in State Line, Nev. in his role as a professional chef. After a tour over the Cascades and North into Canada to Banff National Park, the Burlins trekked South to Glacier National Park, then on to YeUowstone and the Grand Tetons before winding eastward toward home. BiU noted that in keeping with the spirit of the 44th, his odometer passed the 44,444-mile mark while passing through Elkhart, Ind. He apologized for not being able to arrange this happening on the 4th of July at 4:44 p.m. — it actually occurred at 1:30 on the 1st. BiU's summary remarks included the foUowing noteworthy quote: "Memories of the trip, in addition to a glorious '44 reunion, a beautiful family wedding, and fine visits with old friends, include visions of the magnificence of this

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wonderful coimtry of ours that we have aU strived to protect, defend, and improve." WeU said, BiU. Florence and Joe Grace attended the 44th and subsequentiy drove North to San Francisco. En route they met Kay and Al Russillo in Pacific VaUey and had a chance encounter with Jack Creamer in a shop in Carmel. The Graces flew up to Seatde to visit Florence's stepson and from there took a side trip up to Victoria, British Columbia where they caUed Pat and Joe Heald who Uve about 25 tmles outside Victoria. Only when they got together did they discover that although both couples had been at the reunion in Coronado, they had missed seeing each other. The Healds entertained the Graces over drinks at the Victoria Union Club, a typical British style club echoing the colonial heritage of the city. Joe Heald is cmrently president of the club. He and Pat Uve in a lovely home near Sidney, B.C. Joe Grace sent us a photo of the four of them at that attractive place. We wiU have to save it for pubUcation until next month because of the flood of pictures made at the 44th.

Betty Ann Behrens wrote to express her appreciation for our having reported the presentation of the award in BiU's name at the Nuclear Power School. She also informed us that she and the children have done some other things to encourage young people in pursuit of goals which they think BiU would approve and hope his Classmates wUl approve also. In her words, "BUl felt the nature of the Naval Service fosters a deep sense of obUgation to future generations and he had made plans to actualize that concern when he died. He really wanted to say Thank You for aU the opportunities the service gave him and hoped to pass it on."

Betty Ann and the chUdren have contributed a coUection of books on Oceanography and History for the Ubrary of Friends Select School in Philadelphia, from which BiU graduated and which honored him as a tUstinguished graduate in 1977 — the only time in its 300-year history that this Quaker school had honored a career miUtary man.

In addition, there is to be a yearly scholarship for graduate study in International Affairs given to a senior at Gettysburg CoUege where BiU's work in that field and in engineering advances was recognized in 1074 by the award of an Honorary Doctrinate of Science. The Florida Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with the Florida Institute of Oceanography (which BiU founded) is awarding an aimual prize to a Florida State University System student paper on new developments in any facet of Marine Science. Again, in Betty Ann's words, "Maybe some child or grandchild of '44 wiU benefit from one of his legacies some day.

Wouldn't that be a grand fuU circle?" Yes, indeed it would, Betty Ann. Secretary's Corner Hank Barbour passed me a "Can you top this?" statistic he picked up at the 44th from one of our 14th Company Classmates. Of the 31 living '44 62

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grads from the 14th Company, 15 attended the 44th — a 48% record of attendance. Hank also wanted me to inform aU of you that we now have the names of 41 Classmates engraved on the memorial sponsored by the Class of '37 honoring all USNA graduates whose final resting place is known only to God. Hank personaUy checked the engavings to verify that all the names are there.

Remember to visit the memorial the next time you come to the Academy.

It is noteworthy that the funds remaining after settlement of obUgations from the 44th of '44 have been deposited in our Class of '44 account under the custody of our Class Treasurer, CharUe MiUer. It is even mroe noteworthy that Mary and BiU Barrow, both of whom took top honors in the golf tournament at the 44th, have magnanamously donated their winnings to the Class of '44 Memorial fund which is still operative in support of Academy needs under the supervision of the Alumni Association.

Thanks to Wade Hiller for his arduous labors in composing and editing and to Jig Jig Bailey for printing (primarily funding it out of his own pocket) the revised '44 Directory which was mailed in mid-May. If you have not received a copy and want one, write to Wade at 3174 N. 21st Street, ArUngton, Va. 22201. Also please let him know when your address changes or needs correcting.

Beginning next month, we will try, with help from Wade, to report in this column on address changes as they occur...WVW

45 Pres., RAdm. George F. Ellis USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. C. Priest, Jr. USN (Ret.) 6635 Langdon Court McLean, Va. 22101 703/821-2139 Cort. Sec'y, Capt. Dutch Schulz USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arlington, Va. 22207 703/536-7156 The 15 Febraary 1987 letter from Charlie Mize, Chairman of the USNA Class of 1945 Foundation and the 20 July 1987 semi-annual newsletter from President of the Association of the Class of 1945, George E31is, seeking additional fmancial support for the completion of the Forty-five Year After Gift Seagate entry to the Naval Academy, have achieved highly favorable results. (If you don't have them, better give me a caU...) Total funds in hand as of 14 August are $204K. Typical comments from Classmates have been: "I agree wholeheartedly with the action taken ... in opting for the extra work the Sea Entry Memorial required.

As far as I am concemed, any project associated with the Class of '45 should be First Class ..." (Ed Hill); "... I want you to know how much I appreciate the work that you and the others do to keep the Class Association going ... there reaUy is something special about the Class of '45" (Dick McCool); "Enclosed please find a check for $1(X)0 and since you said the first one helped a lot, maybe this one wiU help double." (Tom McQuilUng); "If there is any way in which I can be of help, please let me know. Another $1000 is en route via the Naval Academy Foundation on a matching gift program ..." (Bob WUIiams). As reported in a previous column, construction of the Sea Gate has begun and is expected to be completed this year.

Phase 2, the Triton Park improvements, wiU be accompUshed next year.

The Class of 1945 has maintained its prominent position in the leadership of the USNA Alumni Association with the selection of Ed Christofferson as a Trustee from the Los Angeles Chapter.

Beetle Forbes represents the Hampton Roads Chapter and we have John Kirby Ewing as the Vice President, Central Area, and Bill Bristow, Vice President Western Area. No other Class can claim more than two members in a leadership position of the Alumni Association. You might be interested in that there stfe over 26,600 members of the Alumni Association with over 14,000 of them as Life Members. Life Membership in the Alumni Association is stiU a good deal at $355 and the Class of 1945 currently has 202 Lifers.

In continuation of a mini-project begun in last month's column, I hold Forty Year After Book fotos for the following Classmates: S.W. CaUaway. BiU Carrier, W.R. Chester, Ed Christofferson, Dan Clements, Mai Collin, L.A. Cook, Shipmate, October 1987

R.O. CouUhard, Lyle Cox, Doc Cranney, W.B. Crawley and Don Curtis (more names to come).

Send me a dollar and some news and you will have your fotos returned to you.

BiU Traynor sent superb fotos of Classmates and spouses attending the 27 June dinner/dance celebration at June Week West 1987, held under the Spmce Goose Dome in Long Beach. A description of the weekend events was contained in the September issue of this column. The pictures have such good contrast that I am going to list the names. (Spouses, forgive me for not listing your name... in order to save space). Starting with the upper left in the first foto and going clockwise, Frank Clifford is holding the "Look Alive" sign; John Daly, Bill Bristow, Carl Ferguson and Tex Ostrom are smiling; Gerry Patton, Hal Hoffer clutching their spouses; Bob Barnhart and photographer Bill Trayner; Stu Berkshire and Walker Bennett; Don Edge and Pat Hannifin; Homer Adrianse, Ed Behmn and Mason Milliken are standing and Joe Schroeder, the Chairman of JWW '87, with two lovely ladies. The other foto, top left, shows Ed Christofferson having a laugh; Don Hill and Hank Milhan; Bob May and Howie Blum; Dutch Schulz and Frank Clifford with "determined" looks; Howard Rezner and Ted Pick; Al Georgis with a happy smile; Bill Lewis and BiU Siegrist and Al Dame and Les Buck.

Party Arranger, Joe Schroeder, was in charge of the Celebration of the 142nd Anniversary of the foundation of the USNA held on 10 October 1987 at the Petroleum Club of Long Beach, sponsored by the LA Chapter of the Alumni Association. Take it fom me, those folks on the West Coast reaUy know how to throw a party!! And thanks to Jeanne Davis, wife of Capt. John F. Davis '49 who sent me a foto of Bev and Don Edge at the banquet.

Cruising sailor, Gerry Rester, teUs of his latest cruise: "Suzy and I cruised the MAGIC DRAGON up the Intracoastal Waterway in June from our

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dock in Vero Beach to our condo on Jackson Creek in Deltaville, Va. We plan a ten-day cruise 11 August to Annapolis and many of our old favorite ports around the Bay. On 4 August we enjoyed a great mini-reunion at the home of Helen and Stan McCord. Other Classmates sharing the fun were Betty and Bob Steele and Babs and Bob Merrick. We plan to cruise back to Vero Beach starting about 1 October and to start construction of our new home in November."

Howie Blum sent the foto showing Lacy and Frank Gilford, Mary and Pal Hannifin and June and Howie Blum in the QUEEN MARY'S "Queen's Salon." He writes: "...picture taken at the JWW '87 Sunday Brunch where good fellowship was enjoyed, farewells exchanged and promises to meet again in San Francisco at June Week West 1988."

Adding a note, he reports, "Unfortunately, June and I will not be relocating to Florida in the very near future as we told everyone. At the very last minute, our prospective buyer suffered a severe case of chicken and cancelled the escrow. So, back on the market ... looking forward to seeing any and all '45ers passing near Canyon Lake, California." (Sorry, I can't find Canyon Lake on my AAA Road Atlas).

Notes from the Merchandise Mart: Since I am rapidly becoming the official "respository" (dempster dumptster) of the Class of 1945 excess merchandise, I am starting this new segment of the column. In it you can find bargains on all the goodies which you have missed out on, lo these long yejirs in the trenches. First, Araett Taylor has deposited two cases, yes, two cases, of our Forty Years After Book on my doorstep. Never mind my previous exhortations to "Buy the last two copies..." For reasons not quite clear to me, I now have 40 copies. Since our cost was slightly over $40 per copy, these 40 books represent a significant amount of Class Funds tied up in inventory.

Any offer over $40 will be accepted (postage itself costs $4.64...) Note to other Classes considering

the publication of a "Years After Book:" Buy a copy of the Class of 1945's book and you will save much time and effort in seeing how a book of this type should be done. Next, Crested Sportswear: At the September luncheon, Ed Rowan turned over the records and residue merchandise to me. Write for an order blank. And, thinking ahead to our 45th Reunion, I have a quantity of "Look Alive" bumper stickers available for a "contribution" to the Association of the Class of 1945. As for the Thirty Year After Book, 1 have an adequate supply at $10 postpaid. For you old grads from the Fifth Company, some very attractive Fifth Company Beer Mugs would make a conversation piece on your bar are available for only $9 postpaid. (aU checks payable to the Association of the Class of 1945...) At this writing, Dick Van Orden's book.

The Book of U.S. Navy Ships, is out of print, but we are working on filling the paid orders on hand from Fred Kelley and J.V. Peters. Don't miss our booth at the next Homecoming!!! And, finally, although I'm not pushing Green Bowlers, you can order your own from "Hats in the Belfry," 103 Main Street, Annapolis, Md. 21401. Pay them $14.50, postpaid.

Summer Memories: Ginger and Bob Puddicombe have been officially enrolled in the "Great Wall of China Sitters Society" by virtue of a two month visit to China, and a sitting, and one-month stay in Japan in early Summer. They also wanted the name of the hotel for our 45th Reunion in 1989 so they could be assured of accommodations. The response to them was, "We don't have any hotel commitments for 1989 as yet." (But stay tuned to this frequency...) The 20 July 1987 letter from George Ellis contains the latest dope on all Homecomings in the immediate future ... Daisy Wilhoit '46, the Corresponding Secretary for that Class, sent me a clipping from the LA Times in which "Singapore Sam" Gorsline was named a member of a steering committee to effect the incorporation of the rural community, FaUbrook,

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CaUfomia. My vote is for Sam to become mayor of FaUbrook — might as weU, for he's been just about everything else... A note from Capt. Ken Klofkom '43 sought the address of Bill Kinnam^n in coimection with the cruiser MONTPELIER reunion 24-27 September 1987 on board QUEEN MARY in Long Beach... Navy Recruiter, Lt. Bill Riordan USN (Ret.) received a "WeU Done" from the skipper of the frigate, USS GARY for BUl's efforts m assisting in the port visit of the GARY during the Santa Barbara's "Semana Nautica" celebration ... Breck Kiimear attended the '44 Reunion at the Hotel Del in Coronado 11-12 June. He reports that they had 372 at the banquet ... David Levy of SUdeU, Louisiana held a July reunion with Marion Webb of LouisviUe, Kentucky at the beautiful St. Tammany Parish home of EUie and Milton Seller in MandevUle, Louisiana ... At their 1 July meeting, the DuUes International Rotary Club made a special award and gave a Rotary Club pin to Taffy Rorex in recognition of the estabUshment of the Annual Sam Rorex Award.

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Pres., RAdm. Harvey E. Lyon USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Mr. C. W. KenneUy II 7911 Sleaford PI., Betiiesda, Md.0814 Cort. Sec'y, "Daisy" Wilhoh 1103 Santa Rufina Ct. Solana Beach, CaUf. 92075 619/481-2093 The next BIG event: 45th Reunion. Jime 8-10, 1990. Hotel del Coronado.

June Week West '88: St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco.

12th Co. Lost: John D. King: WiUiam H. Northrup 13th Co. Pablo de la Llama writes from South America: I receive Shipmate regiUarly and realized I had not brought you up to date. In May of 1985 I decided to stop ... We bought a six-acre country home about one hour from Sao PaiUo and have Uved here ever since that date. We have three cows, 11 she goats, one biUy, 10 turkeys, 25 hens, 18 guinea hens, 12 porks & sows so ... we keep busy. We are practicaUy self-sufficient as far as produce, dairy products and vegetables. The property had a swimming pool. I added solar heating Oast night temp, dropped to 42 F, which is cold ...) Have a sateUite dish and watch AFRTS so keep up with the world. Obviously, we have electric power and telephone (Sao Paulo line 434-8576). Time has certainly gone by and Carmen and I always laugh when we see how '46 is moving forward in Shipmate.

In a letter from Jane Mapes prompted by Jim Burton's passing, she says: "Our eldest son, Capt.

Peter B. Mapes USAF wiU be completing a transitional internship this month at Malcolm Grow Hospital at Andrews Air Force Base and wiU be leaving the area in July to retum to Wurtsmith AFB, Osconda, Michigan, as a FUght Surgeon.

WaDy Schirra, resident of Rancho Santa Fe, has been a busy man this Summer. In May he was participating in a press conference of the Aviation and Space Writers Association in San Diego. In July he presented the "Air Space American Award" to former Sen. Barry Goldwater (at a $100-a-plate luncheon) at the Town & Country Hotel, put on

by Air Space America '88, which hopes to launch a San Diego air show (at Brown Field) to rival the Paris show. Then on 6 August, WaUy himself was honored at a cocktaU and buffet benefit for the Space Age Exhibit at the San Diego Aerospace Museum. The $50 per person tab helped to discourage the homeless who reside in Balboa Park (40% of which are veterans, I'm sad to say). Lost:

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Joseph J. Gorski; George W. Mayo, Jr.; John F. McNamee, III; Robert V. Towner.

I4th Co. Lost: John W. Erickson; Claude M. Glenn, Jr.; Robert D. Lyon; Howard B. Shofner, Jr. 15th Co. Chuck Snenr wrote from Merritt Island, Florida, a new adtlress (for me) as I somehow missed his move from Alexandria, Va. Saw in my latest Shipmate that you Usted Jack B. Coolter as missing. Many years ago whUe passing through Roanoke, Va. I talked to Jack on the phone. Later I remember hearing he had been appointed a judge. Foimd a 1987 Roanoke telephone directory in our local Ubrary and looked to see if his honor was stiU Usted. Hit the jackpot and I have attached both his home address and business address." [This is an exceUent example of how you can aU help me to wipe out the "lost" list. Let's do it! Chuck continues:] Jim Ferguson and I are secretary and treasurer of the Space Coast Chapter of the Academy Alumni Association. Other '46ers in the group are Gene Bnmson, 10th Co. and John Forrester, 17th Co. Becky and I are enjoying relaxation Florida style. We are feeUng a Uttle old when we note our son Rhys, was recently selected to Commander SC USN and our son-in-law is a Captain MC, USNR. Welcome mat is out for anyone coining this way. Bring your swimming gear and boat shoes — bar is always open!

Lost: George M. Frazier; Atticus H. HatseU, Jr. 16th Co. Lost: Donald L. Bums; Clarence Couture, Jr.; Thomas J. Dwyer; Paul J. Love; Hubert M. Nicholson, Jr.; Frank H. Taylor, II. I7th Co. Got a telephone caU from Lee Martin sometime ago. Told me he had visited with Tom Melis in Tempe, Ariz, and that Tom retired from Westinghouse last August ('86) and was busy in Kiwanis, etc. Lost: Edward Lange; Dale F. MueUer.

McCaUs, Petticrews and Coffins in Oak Ridge 18th Co. Lost: Gabriel E. Valenty, Jr. From "Frankie" Frank: Thanks for the nudging to write. I retired two years ago after a 36-year career with GMAC and retired in executive office in Detroit as Head of the Operations Planning Dept. Lucy and I divide our time between Myrtle Beach, South Car. and Beech Mountain, North Car. as weU as keeping up with five children and seven grandchUdren dispersed over the country.

FinaUy dislodged 'ole Hank Waddell from off his ditty box. He says:

This is part in response to your several recent requests for news, and part in honor of the occasion that we have some! Yes, on 13 June our Lydia wiU marry a super bloke named John Angus Ferguson, in GainesviUe, Georgia. He is Direaor of the North Georgia Medical Center and because of his work she wiU move up there.

She has had a thriving commercial Interior Design business of her own for a number of years, but appears to be content to make John her business now. By a previous marriage he has three daughters whom we have met several times and dearly love. The wedding is going to be raiher nice, with aU of the family participating. BeeLee wiU be Matron of Honor, her Ansley (10) wiU sing whUe Whitney (7) and EUzabeth (5) wiU prcede the bride and strew rose petals — Jerry and I wiU probably cry. Was terribly sad to read of the passing of Walt (Face) Lessman. I first knew him Plebe Summer when he was my "competition" in the 440-yard nm. Jeepers, he flailed off Uke the Headless Horseman as I, who thought I was pretty speedy at thatrime,raced after him.

I beUeve he won by a nose. We used to tease him and his 'Lyn' that they would have two chUdren —'Left Face' and 'Right Face'. Wonder if anyone has caUed his two daughters that? But the Face's main forte was Plebe Steam. What a Slash! WhUe the rest of us neophites were struggUng with the 'U Plane' or some other mysterious technique, he would remove his completed drawing with a whoosh and a flourish and grandly present it to the Prof, as he leered at us. I waited in vain for him to drop his damned Steam kit aU over the deck. Never served with him, but his abiUty as a leader and Naval Officer were legendary.

Fimny thing happened in church the other day.

One thing I enjoy doing at the outside 0830 service is to welcome first-time visitors and ask where they are from. This nicely dressed man (whom I instantly recognized) stood up and said he was Jack Macy from Schenectady, N.Y. I said: "Welcome, Jack. We were Classmates and in the same company, and in fact you introduced me to a lovely lady from your home town named Tim Douglass. By the way, how is she? Unfortunately, I had him by the short hair. So we laughed at each other and we asked him home for breakfast after church. Seems his daughter Uves just down the street from us and he was visiting.

SmaU world. Interesting you saw Tom Chltty several issues ago. Don't you know enough to discoimt anything told you by a man from Chuluota?

Ken Petticrew writes from Austin, Texas It tumed out that June 6th was for us a big day — celebrating graduation and also our 42nd anniversary. Our good friends the E.P. Youngs came over from Hope, Arkansas and helped us along with many more to celebrate. We had a great time, the weather cooperated and we were able to get out on the lake. E.P. didn't trust my seamanship and as soon as he got on board he wanted a Ufe jacket. Later in June we visited with our friends Dennie and David Zackery '44 m Oak Ridge, Tenn. WhUe there they were able to locate and have more of '46 Classmates from the area in for cocktails one evening. They were: Mickey and Earl Burdette; and Edna and Chariie Coffin; and Marilyn and Bob McCall. We had a great visit with all of them and are lookmg forward to their making it to Texas.

John Tierney's story, as told by Bob Leary, Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday News Journal — cont'd: Not that attacks on the prime targets — bridges, power stations, pier faciUties — were a piece of cake. 'At the time, our inteUigence people told us that (the city of] Vinh and HanoiHaiphong area were the most heavUy defended targets in history. But the fact is that once a man was aloft, there was no time to worry at>out such things. According to Tieraey, pUots going into the attack were 'reaUy very busy concentrating on what you are doing, too busy to be apprehensive. You've got to plan how to use the tertain

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for protection and surprise, to stay 'in the shadows to avoid radar detection as long as possible, to be thinking of what maneuvers are most suitable for delivering whatever weapons we're carrying given the wind and weather conditions, and to be alert to the positions of the defensive guns and missiles. If you have a close call, it's usually not until you're back aboard the carrier that you think about it. You're too busy acting and reacting.'

Early on, it was even more complicated. The BONNIE DICK pilots found that 'bridges were pretty hard to hit with the old World War ll-type bombs, which is what we started out with. You'd have to figure out the right glide angle, the right speed to release the bomb, the right moment to hit the pickle (the release mechanism). Later, when we got the smart bombs, the laser-guided bombs, it was a lot easier.'

As for personal close calls, Tierney says; 'It was always a close call when you'd see puffs of flak around and hear missile warnings going off.

But I was never, to my knowledge, tracked by a missile. I was tracked by ground radar, I know that, but I never had a missile on my tail that I had to defeat.'

Tierny flew his last mission on 18 December of that year, the day the BONNIE DICK pulled out of the line to spend Christmas in Hong Kong en route to the States. Tierney recalls that 'we lost U pUots on that tour,' although at least two of them were the result of operational mishaps rather than enemy activity. Of the nine who fell to enemy guns, two were taken prisoner and were later repatriated. Note: To be concluded next month.

Lost: Albert J. Allen, Jr.; Edward J. Costello; Robert A. Davis; Findly M. Doughty; Renn M. Lawrence; Maurice L. Medcalfe. That's aU for October. "Daisy"

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Pres., Adm. Wesley L. McDonald USN (Ret.) Sec'y. Capt. W.B. "Johnny" Johnson USN (Ret.) 8653 Gates Head Rd., Alexandria, Va. 22309 (703) 360-7333 For the inquisitorial-minded, I pose the foUowing, "What famous military figure, not a Classmate, appears in our 40th Anniversary Yearbook"!" (answer to follow). I hasten to add that the question was given to me by John Prehn, who is weU steeped in miUtary lore, as weU as the history of AnnapoUs. I'm not sure that even Ted Davis knew the fuU import of the photo when he selected it for inclusion. For the impatient, they may turn to page 36 of the Yearbook and look between Jack Stevens and Bob Marmet for the definative clue.

For those procrastinators who have not yet purchased a Yearbook, I still have a few in stock. The price remains $50, and a check made out to "USNA Class of 1947" and sent ot Doug Sloan, 2728-34th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008 will secure you a copy of this unique volume.

Speaking of the Prehns, their home on King George Street, just a short block from the Maryland Avenue Gate was featured in the AnnapoUs Capital on June 27th as "Home of the Week." It was called "a recycled house" as it was reconstructed from bricks taken from an original Georgian-designed two-story house reportedly built in 1740. The house was rebuih in 1938 for the late Capt. and Mrs. P.V.H. Weems (the famous navigation expert and textbook author) who oversaw its construction, but never lived there. The Prehns bought it in 1968 when John was serving a tour at the Academy, and have lived there except for a period of about five years in the early 1970s. They have furnished the rooms in period reproductions with a few family heirlooms.

With such a beautiful home and located only about Shipmate, October 1987

30 seconds at flank speed from the Yard, it would have been a great spot to have a "drag" stay, but as far as 1 know, the Prehn's offer only "bed and breakfast" in their sumptuous home.

A rare note from BiH Evans, 7th Co., RR#3, Albion, Illinois 62806 asked for a copy of the '47 address list, saying he had lost contact with many of his friends. I sometimes tear my hair at keeping up with changes of address, but Bill is stiU in the same town that he Usted as "Home" in our orange Class Register given to all graduates by the Alumni Association. Which reminds me, the Alumni Association has sent each Uving graduate for whom they have an address a proof-copy of the entry to be printed in the 1988 Register of Alumni. This is a major effort to update and correct the Register, so it behooves each of us to check the data and return it promptly to the Alumni House. You might also order a copy of the 1988 Edition — it's loaded with information. The order blanks were in the September Shipmate (and probably in this issue, too). In the meantime, if you need an address, look in the back of your 40th Yearbook. "Bud" TUIes, 20th Co., called from New York to obtain an address and sounded surprised when I mentioned the listing in the Yearbook. Some of the addresses are outdated, so if you need later information, I'U be happy to obUge to the extent my files are current. So keep me posted! Anyway, Bud told me that he had dinner with Pat March and John Van Sickle in a minireunion held in San Diego (or was it San Francisco?), and that Pat was stiU teaching and continuing to live the "good Ufe." One result of the Register validation was a response from Frank "Bud" Sorensen's wife, Ruth, saying that he had died on 16 July 1987 after suffering from lung cancer. Bud, 21st Co., will be remembered by most Classmates for his athletic ability in football and track. He resigned in 1949 and went into the machine tool business, where he was highly successful. Two classmates, Don Everett, 8th Co. and "Ferd" Graham, with whom Bud roomed for three years at the Academy, acted as pallbearers at the funeral service. In her note, Ruth added that "After taps was played at the gravesite, their four children restrained themselves and did not shout "Beat Army!"

Jim Chapman of Pawley's Island, South Carolina called to tell me of the death of a neighbor and Classmate, Tom Suttles, 2nd Co., on 24 July after an extended illness and surgery for a brain tumor last January. After serving briefly on active duty, Tom had a career with TRW in California and Washington, D.C. A note from Archie Bradley of Jasper, Georgia, confirmed Tom's death with a copy of his obituary from the Atlanta Journal. Archie said he had not seen Tom since Midshipmen days, but did see his father, who was the Fulton County and Atlanta tax collector, once a year. Archie added that he was enjoying retirement on a north Georgia farm, with a twoacre garden and 128 acres of trees (I hope they grow quietly, so as not to disturb your retirement, Archie!). The Bradleys finished building a new home in April, and had Bob "Sox" Sloan and his wife, Marilyn, as guests the day after moving in.

Being such a wizard at math (Professor of Mathematics, State University, Oswego, New York) I wonder if "Sox" was able to figure his way out of moving furniture around?

Chuck Slonim, having completed his stint with IBM but not quite ready to rest on his oars, has been elected Vice President and Sector Manager of Analysis and Technology's Washington area operations, which are headquartered in Crystal City and consist of 150 engineers, analysts, and support personnel who develop and test new systems and ships for the Navy.

Chet Shaddeau challenged my July/August column which gave him an assignment to call upon Classmates who might be hospitalized in the Washington/Annapolis area. For some reason, he wouldn't accept my plea that 1 "had read it in Shipmate" which is obviously an unimpeachable source. The real volunteer was Mike Larkin, who, along with Charlie Kiser will attempt to visit, call, or otherwise impose themselves upon any Classmates who may be confined for illness in the Washington area. While Chet was willing to serve, he wasn't willing to be labeled as a "volunteer" having early on learned the wisdom of avoiding that course at all costs. I "blew" another one in miscontruing a "conversation" between Verne Rose and Bo Heininger as a "visit" in my JulyAugust column. The way Kak and Verne galavant around the country, I'll accept their presence almost anywhere at any time, but Bo says "they just weren't thar." Blame it on battle fatigue. Bo. Only two more rivers to cross! By the time this is in print, my successor, along with other new Class officers will have been announced, but as of now, Jake Finneran, head of the Nominating Committee and designated chief ballot-counter, without providing any details, reports that the elections are too close to call, so I'll have to cover them in the November column. He did tell me the change to the Class Constitution providing for announcement of election results at Homecoming rather than the Army-Navy game was approved and that the answers as to preferences for the next major reunion mainly showed that almost everyone planned to attend no matter where or when it was held. More on that later, too.

The first summer-time July luncheon for the Washington area Classmates was attended by Ira Blair, Dixon Caine, Chuck Doscher, BiU Gay, S.T. Hayes, Charlie Kiser, Bob Marmet, John Prehn, Frank Readdy, Lou Rossi, Chet Shaddeau, BiU Scurlock, Bob Smith, Ken Sears, Doug Sloan, John Urban, John Viney, Buck Williams, Eddie Wood, and myself, with Bob von Gerichten doing his usual outstanding job of organizing an un-organizable group!

Amelia and 1 had the pleasure of attending the wedding of Susan Larson, the daughter of Ann and Larry Larson, '46 of Tallahassee, Florida to Richard Stanley of New York on 18 July in the Sir Christopher Wren Chapel of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. The reception was held in Providence House adjacent to the Williamsburg Inn, where the Queen of England and President and Mrs. Reagan stayed while visiting. In this elegant setting, and while partaking of the sumptuous buffet supper, 1 encountered our Classmate, Gene Shaw, 5th Co., who had come up from Coral Gables, Florida for the wedding. Gene and his wife, Carmen, operate a real estate consulting and appraise! business. (If you haven't read his biography in the 40th Yearbook, you should! Gene is one of the wittiest, if sometimes acerbic, writers 1 know). Anyway, we were discussing geneology, my latest of too many hobbies, and 1 expressed amazement at the mobility of the early farmers who packed up and left their farms after only a year or two. Gene pointed out that the early settlers converted their stores of grain into whiskey to enable them to take their "wealth" along when they moved further west in search of better land and thus whiskey became became a medium of exchange as well as a convenent method of concentrating their assets to make them portable. Gene went on at some length on the subject. Yesterday 1 received a book. Mountain Spirits by Joseph Dabney, from Gene which confirms what he was telling me as well as providing a lot of data about the "moonshine" business in a highly readable and sometimes 65

hUarious style.

Pat and Duon Caine, ably assisted by Jeanne and Larry Marousek, hosted a "bridge" part>' for the Washington area group on 7 August in the Caine's lovely home in Great FaUs, Virginia. The foUowing attended: Pat and Robbie Brady, Bets and Ralph Carnahan, Elrie and Peter Cummins, Carol Doheny, Jeanette and Jim Doyle, Rosemarj' and Bob Enright (who became grandparents again the day before — James Edward is the newcomer), LiUian and Jake Fiimeran, Clare and Bob Gower, Jo and Verne Jennings, Lois Korb, Norma and Wes McDonald, Caroh-n and Charles Nelson, Louise and Chuck Slonim, Susan and Gene Suoup, "D.J." and Bob Thompson, Buck W'ilUams, Lyim and Hec WiUiams, who drove dowTi from Ocean Beach, New Jersey (not Maryland) and AmeUa and myself. Despite AmeUa's vaUant efforts, the urge to teU the latest sea stories triumphed over bridge, and the evening was a raucous one except for a pause w hen Wes expressed appreciation for the hospitaUty of the Caines and the special assistance of the Marouseks, as weU as aU the wives who brought chicken casseroles and rattouiUe, each made from identical recip)es, plus desserts. As you probably have surmised, identical recipes didn't result in identical results . . . each was exceUent, but with the cook's personaUty imbedded. (AmeUa's was garUc and cheese!) Anyway, it was a clever idea, designed to avoid having evervone taste everv- dish.

Odds and Ends: Jerry Denton surprised me with a caU from his new home in Theodore, Alabama.

He cUdn't realize that his wife, Jane, had already caUed me with his new address, and when he found my inquiry in his papers, he caUed again. He's keeping quite busy becoming friendly with aU his grandchildren again after the hectic pace of Washington and has recovered completely from his cancer surger>-. Lois Korb asked me to ampUfy Frank's obimar>- in the July-August "Last CaU" section, by giving the married name of their daughter, Lois EUzabeth Peterson, whose husband, Richard A. Peterson, Jr. is USNA Class of '81, and whose father was in the Class of '55.

Richard, Jr. is a submariner cturentiy attending Harvard Business School. Frank was ver>- proud of his "Navy famUy." A card from Bene Appert, Ed's wife, came from Saudi Arabia where the Apperts are serving another "tour." Bene had retumed for a few days due to an iUness in the famUy, and managed to drop in and visit with the wive's bridge group, sampling some of AmeUa's ItaUan dishes in the process. Their address is: USMTM 4, Box I288R, APO New York 09038-5364.

The trip to the Orient is shaping up nicely with forty-six participants as of this writing and pwssibly 15 to 20 more before the 1 September deadUne. Added to the Ust: Marie and Stan Gary, and Buck Williams and two guests, Helen and John LeRecbe. Bo Heininger hopes to plant three dogwood trees at the Japanese school and a suitably engraved plaque or sinular gift wiU also be given in memory of the visit of our Class representatives. I checked on the concUtion of the cherry trees which the Japanese Naval Academy graduates planted in the courtyard outside of Mahan Hall in April 1985, and they are thriving.

The TripoUtan Monument preservation project has entered its first phase, which is to take immediate steps to minimize further erosion through trimming of nearby trees, patching of cracks and general cleaning and stabilizing techniques. The PubUc Works Department is using minor repair funds to accompUsh this work. It has been recommended that the most appropriate means to fund any permanent protective structure 66

is through the Gifts and Memorial Program of the USNA Alumni Association and the Naval Academy. As the monument is over 30-feet-high and 15-feet-square at the base, a substantial structure WTU be required to protect it from the elements. If, after further investigation and considtation, I am able to establish that the scop>e and cost are reasonably attainable as a Class of 1947 projea, 1 intend to formaUy propose that we adopt this as a permanent Class memorial. However, I wiU wait imtil 1 recover from the trip to Japan and China, the hoUdays are over and I am reUeved as Class Secretarv- to develop a detaUed plan. I would Uke to hear from any of you who may have ideas on the subject.

The wedding of Shirley and Bill Crowe's daughter, Bambi, to Lt. Robert J. L>mbumer took place in the Naval Academy Chapel on Saturday, 15 August at 1830, with the reception foUowing in the Alumni House. I hope to have a complete report in the next column.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22302 By the time you read this. Homecoming wiU have come and gone. Right now, the weather in the Capital Area, and for that matter just about aU areas, is superheated with matching humidity.

Newport, where wife, Jane tends the dogs along with the Summer place, we are saved by the sea breezes, although everything is parched due to lack of rain.

Thomas J. O'Conner and John P. HoUand in Ireland, no less Classmates seem to be cruising more and more, and Summer is one of the better times for it. This from Tom O'Conner: The highUght of this Summer for AUce and me was our July trip to Ireland, beautiful land of our ancestors. The trip was organized by the USNA Alumni Assn., and of course it was deUghtful travelling with famUiar friends. As the enclosed picture wiU attest, Classmate and submariner, John P. HoDand, was also in our group. The picture was taken at Liscannor, a small fishing viUage located on the west coast of Ireland, midway between Lahinch (famous golf course) and the cliffs of Moher. Naval histor>' buffs wiU recaU that John P. HoUand (1841-1914) was Liscannor's most famous son. He invented the sut)marine. He was bora there, but emigrated to

Paterson, N.J., in 1872. Seven years later, he tested the first submarine on the Passaic River.

Of course, tlie entire trip was educational and pleasant. We highly recommend a sojourn to Ireland.

Last weekend I was in Newport, and Larry Dorsey caUed from Providence where he had attended the 15th reunion of USS TOPEKA, on which he had been as an ensign. He had his daughter, Jane, witii him, and wanted to reintroduce her to the place of her birth, USNH Newport. He and Jane came on down, and visited with us for an hour or so, and then pushed on into town to sightsee. I received a mailgram from him the other day with further detaU: "We had a fine visit to Newport including Fort Adams and the USNH, and got back OK for oiu- 8:30 departure from Providence. The TOPEKA reimion was very successful, pleasant and memorable, held on board USS MASSACHUSETTS at Battieship Cove in FaU River, with USS JOSEPH KENNEDY, also permanentiy moored nearby. About 100 people attended this reunion, including the PCO, famiUes, staff of the new USS TOPEKA, a Trident Sub building at Groton, due to be lauched in January '88, and commissioned in January '89. At the conclusion of our diimer on MASSACHUSETTS and before the dance began on the fantaU, our MC spoke of the fine spirit of TOPEKA that had always been evidait, and how at this time we would formaUy convey the spirit to the new ship TOPEKA, now a-biulding.

The new TOPEKA PCO then gave us a short presentation of what the new ship would embody. A most satisfactory reimion. Before we left Providence, one

of

the

TOPEKA

ex-seamen

(and

ex-destroyerman from 5 DD's) convinced me (in view of my having served on 3 DD's) that I should join "Tin Can SaUors, Inc" with its HQ on USS J.P. KENNEDY, and an honorary leader, Adm. Arleigh Burke. Of course, I've just maUed my appUcation."

Paul Riley writes this month in spite of the danger of being mangled in this column: "Having recentiy retumed from June Week West, I thought you might be interested in the rest of our attendance list: Baruch, Guy Buck, Delling, Mehagian, NeweU, Porter, OstiUer, and Spry.

Several of us stayed aboard QUEEN MARY, which, along with the Hughes H-1 sujjer seaplane off the port quarter continue to improve as most interesting attractions. Added to ttiis was the speciaUy arranged group tour of one of my old 'homes', the magnificent Mighty Mo (BB-63). Evelyn and I convinced our son. Miles, USNA '86, to meet us in Long Beach, where, after surviring one of those CaUfomia freeway chain-reaction collisions, he and one other ensign represented the entire class at JWW. FoUowing this affair, MUes, now in a rented car, drove us to San Diego where his USS SACRAMENTO(AOE-1) is undergoing overhaul. A seemingly short two days later, Evelyn and I are back in Houston (where I am stiU Pan Am's Plant Engineer for NASA'a Johnson Space Center.)

"Speaking of NASA, those who foUowed the Justice Department's now discredited indictment of Jim Beggs should be sure to read the 13 July Aviation Week editorial." We quote one paragraph from the editorial: On a personal level, the abortive prosecution cut short the career of Jim Beggs, who stood out in the case because of his reputation he had earned as an aerospace manager and NASA Administrator. It is useless to speculate whether the shuttle CHALLENGER would have been launched on its iU-fated mission if Beggs had not been forced out of the agency under indictment.

There is no doubt that if he had been at the helm when the accident occurred, NASA would not have degenerated into its current state of tuimofl.

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Barbara and Bill Chandler found their way to Newport a few weeks ago from a place they had rented for a chunk of the Summer, over on the western shore of Narragansett Bay. They joined a crowd of revellers on our deck enjoying the view and quaffing whatever. It was great to have a chance to catch up with their current doings.

A couple of bad news items must be inserted at this point. I have a note from the Alumni Association stating that during their routine check of Alumni for the update of the Register, they learned of the sudden death of Bob Meenan on 3 July. I know nothing more, and would appreciate any information anyone may have. His address is Usted as 2909 West SOth St., Inglewood, Calif.

90305.

Also, from Bob Shaw, '61, who lives in Tuscaloosa, I have a column from the local paper concerning the death of George Wright's wife, SteUa. Excerpts from the column: "Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Wellborn Wright, of 31 Ridgeland, who died this morning at her residence, wiU be at 4 PM, Wednesday, at Christ Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband. Judge George Searcy Wright, Tuscalossa; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Martin, Atlanta; Camille Searcy Wright, Atlanta; and Maxine Wellborn Wright, Tuscaloosa; two grandshons, her mother, and other relatives." I know everyone joins me in expressing our sorrow and condolences to George. Bob Shaw notes that George is the Senior Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District, Alabama.

Maybe the final note of Summer is the fact that Carolyn and George Ball threw another super successful SPLASH PARTY at their home in Alexandria, on Sunday, 19 July. It was hot and a bit muggy, and so many folks actually went in swimming, or, I should say, entered the pool and got wet. How much swimming was done is not important. As usual, people brought their own grillables and sauce, and the salad, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts were divided up. Balls furnished beer and mixes. These are the folks who came, with spouse or spiecial friend: Arnold, Spalding, Lochner, Rardin, CUthero, Bryant, Carlquist, Park, Doxey, Harvey, GUdard, Dick Adams, Harkins, Chapman, Conable, R.C Smith, Mertz, Sutter, Fry, and of course, the BaUs. The midsummer event has truly become a tradition, and hats are off to Carolyn and George for carrying on so faithfully.

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Pres., John F. Barrow Sec'y, Capt. Peter S. Swanson, USN (Ret.) P.O. Box 2741, Ariington, Va. 22202 Asst. Sec'y, Capt. Warren P. Vosseler, USN (Ret.) 1826 Baldwin Drive, McLean, Va. 22101 703/821-6834 It is with great sadness we report the passing of one of our most well respected and distinguished Classmates, John Curtis Bartow, also known as "Wheel" or "TaU John." Shortiy after noon on 24 July, John slipped his cable and sailed beyond the bar to the infinite sea. We are told it was a peaceful leavetaking with is beloved Molly and all his family at his side. He went well remembered and buoyed by heartfelt tributes from his family, friends, and many Classmates, near and far. A touching, lovely service was held for him in the Naval Academy Chapel on 17 July, during which his family and friends joined in reading the prayers and speaking of the good memories that joined him with those assembled. A particularly moving Shipmate, October 1987

moment was when John's nephew read a last letter to John from his oldest brother. We remember "Wheel" for many reasons. He was our six-striper for the Fall and Spring sets; Captain of the varsity basketball team; VP of our Class at graduation; and our previous Class President. Above all, he was an officer, gentleman, friend, and father of the highest order. He made us proud to be 49er's. The Lucky Bag said this about him: "...Academics proved to be not much more of a mystery to John than the fine points of handUng a basketball or vaulting pole, as his fine academic record will attest. One of the Brigade's outstanding leaders, his sincere friendship and fine sense of fair play esirned him innumerable friends as weU as the Vice Presidency of his class. John met the light of his Ufe at the end of Youngster Cruise and hopes to settle down to married life before continuing his career in Naval Aviation that he began before entering the Academy." So, we are glad to have had a man like John to grace our Class.

To Molly, the children, and all of his family, the Class sends its deepest sympathy and condolences.

We shall miss Tall John. More details in Last Call.

We also must sadly report the death of Krissy Waller, daughter of Marty and Ed Waller, on 1 August, as a result of an automobile accident in the JacksonviUe, Fla., area. Also kUled in the accident was her finance, Blake Ramsey, '83.

Christy was the Color Girl in '83 and Bill was the Color Company Commander; that year also was Ed's last one as Superintendent of the Academy.

Their ashes were inurned together in the Columbarium on Hospital Point at the Academy. The loss of these young people just beginning their life is a tragedy beyond words. We are terribly grieved over the event and send our deepest sympathy to Marty, Ed, their family, and Adm. Ramsey's family. In the near future, it is planned to establish a Color Girl Memorial Fund in Krissy's name for uses to be determined. More about this fund when the details are known.

The foregoing having been said, we have happier news from Dodo and Paul Laric about the beginning of life. Paul wrote, "Dodo and I became grandparents of Jacob Paul Brennan, born to daughter Karen and husband, Jim, on 2 August.

The future Midshipman "displaces" 8!4 lbs. and measures 0.3 fathoms." Nice work, Paul, as we salute a member of the upcoming class of '08.

(Imagine!)

Came the July luncheon at which were President Barrow, Benoit, CMC Jones, Kermidas, Killeen, Neely, Riegert, Swanson, Wamsley, and Wood. We can't account for the high turnout of the Class Marines except that Ollie North's testimony that day had been righteously forthcoming. It also happened to be mentioned at the table that Ed Waller's review of a recent book on submarine warfare had been published in the July '87 Naval Institute Proceedings.

We were pleased to receive the following from Don Osborn, USNA '51: June Week West has become an ever-popular event on the West Coast. This time it was on board QUEEN MARY with the dinner dance held under the wings of the SPRUCE GOOSE in Long Beach, Calif. [Your] Classmates wUl remember Frederick W. (Fritz) Smith, killed in 1965 in an A3D crash. His attractive widow, Suzanne Smith, up for some of the festivities, was recently freed from the care of an aged mother, now deceased.

Fritz left three boys whom one became a CPA, another a Navy enlisted man. Suzanne Uves in Coronado. Friends of Fritz may want to wish Suzanne well and tell her an anecdote about him if one comes to mind.

Don went on to say that he knew Sue McHenry (Smith) from Navy Junior days and his Plebe June

Week, and was delighted to renew the friendship when he and his wife ran into her in the elevator on QUEEN MARY. This was a thoughtful and much appreciated letter, Don; it was good to catch up on Suzy. Readers can call us for info on Suzy's address and phone number.

That leads right into the next letter from another lady of the Class from whom we have not heard before, Shirley Leslie. She wrote: Dear Class of 1949,//My late-husband. Gene Edward Leslie, (called Gene by his Classmates and Ed by his family) was a member of [our Class]. He died of a heart attack on 4 March 1975, in Albuquerque, N. Mex. where we have lived since 1954. We were married in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1951, but made N. Mex. our permanent home after Ed was transferred to Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque. He resigned his commission in 1957 to go into business in N. Mex. At the time of his death, he was president of a statewide land development, building business, as well as President of New Mexico Savings and Loan Ass'n., a company he chartered in 1960.

After Ed's death in 1975,1 continued to operate our family business and to rear our children in Albuquerque. Today our oldest son, Jeff, is President of Leslie Homes, Inc. He received his BA in business from the U. of N. Mex. Our oldest daughter, Kimberly, is an M.D. at Georgetown University Hospital and is on the faculty of the Medical School (OB-Gyn). Son, Paul, graduated from law school this year and will spend next year in Dallas working for the Court of Appeals before returning to Albuquerque to practice (1 hope.) Daughters Kris and Paige have been attending the U. of N. Mex. here. Kris graduated in May of this year with a BA in Psychology. Paige will return for her junior year this Fall. Although our family has been out of touch with most of you the past several years, I am very happy to have this opportunity to say thank you for keeping us on the mailing list and to say Ed loved Navy and so do we. 'Beat Army!'

Our sincere thanks, Shirley, for that fine and interesting letter. Related to the foregoing, we also heard from another businesswoman of the Class, Kay Smith (J.H.B.'s widow), who sent us greetings from her Gift Shop, "The Berry Patch," in Berryville, Va. Kay is also an officer in an import-export business.

Here are some replies received from our annual solicitation letter: Irving Bobrick from Billerice, Ma., says that he "wiU not make the 40th, but looking forward to the SOth!!" Larry Derby writes from Warren, Ark., "No news here. StUl working, flying, and spending the weekends on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs ... Plan on being in the Washington area in Oct. Hope to see some of you." [A reminder, the luncheon is every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Sarris' House of Beef in Rosslyn, Va.] Bill Guthrie from Vienna, Va., tells us that he has a new job as Parish administrator of the Episcopal Church of Vienna. He said, "The pay is nothing to brag about but the people are nice and I can walk to work!"

Chuck Meloy from Coons Rapid, Iowa, mentioned that he'd visited Bo Ellis at Cocoa Beach, Fla., and that he was delighted to have the Kiddie (Ken) Carrs visit Cherokee, Iowa. Gene Reiher from ArUngton, Va., wrote that he's still working for TRW and that Frances is working at the new Pohick (Fairfax) Ubrary. [Incidentally, that library is touted as one of the biggest and fastest growing in the area.] Gene coaches a girl's soccer traveling team in his spare time. Their daughter, Rosemary, presented them with their first GS, Christopher, last February. Congratulations, Gene and Frances. Bill Snyder, a non-graduate Classmate who is president of an insurance business in Greensboro, N . C , noted that, although he was only at USNA for a year, he plans 67

to make the 40th. Wally Valencia wrote from Puerto Rico, where he is President of Valencia Shipping Agencies, that he £md Maeve-Anne were pleased to have had diimer this past Winter with Liz and John Dixon and Fran and Ken Knoizen who were on their way to a sailing vacation. WaUy also is looking forward to the AOlh. Bob Coontz, from Alexandria, Va., revealed that he and Patsy remain "in harness" to support their investment program for fuU retirement at age 65. He wrote, "Kids: Robert, Jr., age 31, PhD candidate at Stanford (Hydrology; water will soon be $IOO/bbl!).

Ken, 29, in movie and TV production for Kenya FUms; he and Sophie also produced a wonderful GD, KendaU Lee, age 3. Connie, 26, a poised Bryn Mawter, accoimt executive for an ad agency in McLean, Va. AU are homeowners." Moose (W.D.) Weir noted that he was planning his own tour de France — someday, but not on a bike; he noted he may need driver. Then he added, "Grabowsky a gourmet??" From Bill (W.W.) Bennett, in AnnapoUs, came a picture and the word that he is stiU working for Raytheon. He wrote that his concern is making it to final retirement — and wonders when one reaches that point.

He and Maureen stiU go to Jamaica for a few weeks each Winter, and they love it and — they've been married for 37 years! They see a lot of the "Annap)oUs Group" as often as possible; BiU limches with Charlie Haskell on Tuesdays at the Army/Navy Club, when possible. AU added up, BUl feels Ufe has been very good to them.

Readers wiU remember that we asked for some old 49er tales from the Class that we could reteU. WeU, Slim Somerville came through with a couple from our bygone Middle days. Here they are: "Once upon a time, in the midcUe of the night (0200) an anonymous group [of rascals] taped down the dead-man switch on one of the huge Bancroft HaU electric floor buffers and quietiy plugged the machine into a waU socket in the room occupied by "Tex" Lawrence and "Moose" Messenger. When the power came on at 0500, there was suddenly a monster in the dark trying to kUl Moose and Tex. Later, these two were looking for someone to kiU..." Another one was, "It was weU known that 'Navy Neal' Clements tended to get tense during final exams. WhUe making his third head caU in the ten minutes prior to formation to march to class, a group [of rascals] glued his steam kit shut — the kit that was soon to be used in the Plebe Steam final. When the command was given to 'Commence',, the steam kit faUed to open and we thought we'd lose Neal. I wish I had had a camera along that day..." Many thanks for those tales. Slim.

Lee Noel wrote.

Middle son, Andy, inarried in June in Plattsburg, N.Y., to Shaimeen Quinn. She is the oldest daughter of an Irish CathoUc famUy and the first to be married. What a reception! Number one son, Lee, wiU present us our second grandchUd in July. Our first is 5-year-old Carissa, Andy's daughter from a previous marriage. I have been branching out from management and engineering consulting work into invenstments (particularly raising venture capital) including real estate, numismatics (American coins and instant numismatics, pandas, Singapore dragons, AustraUan nuggests, Swiss helvetia platinum, etc.) funuture design and sales, ad infinitum."

Sounds intriguing, Lee. Good luck.

Al Schaufelberger, from Fripp Island, S.C, wrote that he and Ginia had driven to South Texas last June to help with a new granddaughter.

Mother, who is daughter Kris, and father are doing weU. Then they visited Alice and Tom Parsons at the Marine MiUtary Academy in HarUngen, Texas.

Al feels certain that it is a fine school, due in large part to Tom's efforts. Then Al "rhetoricalized:" 68

Lang, L.D.; Logomasini, J.H.; Mays, C.H.; Pratt, E.S.; PumeU, H.O.; Roland, P.O.; Romley, R.M.; Rowe, R.E.; Sarris, P.J.; Spencer, R.M.; Stone, G.B.; StringfeUow, Reid, flast known on Diego Garcia); Suhr, P.B.; Webber, J.H.; and Young, D.C. Updatead addresses will be appreciated.

In closing, we just wanted aU to note three Class stalwarts who assembled at Yorktown, Va., to celebrate the big " 6 0 " of Arch Roos. They are.

Arch, Rip Collins, and Kari Cook. You made it Arch; congratulations.

Be with you in November, WVP and PSS.

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Maureen and BUl Bennett

Has gourmet judge Grabowsky ever met a meal he tUdn't like? [That's a tough question that pops up now and again, Al.] A nice note from Dave Allen in Indianola, Miss., teUs us that he continues to work in the largest fish processing plant in the world. Delta Pride Catfish processors. He remains happily married to Mary Anne — 33rd came up last August — having sired three girls and a boy.

No. 1 daughter is married, practicing law in Toledo, Ohio, and has produced I grandson. No. 2 daughter, Judi, works in Washington for Arthur Anderson as an accounting supervisor. She was planning to be married last July in Indianola with the Andy Cart's and Bob Hardeman's to be in attendance. His son is married and into catfish farming. The baby daughter is single and works in Jackson, Miss. Thanks for the update, Dave.

When you visit your daughter in Washington, let me repeat that our monthly luncheon is on the second Tuesday at Sarris' House of beef in Rosslyn, Va. Bulletin Board: The returns from our annual contribution letter are coming right along. But, please get yours in if you haven't already; don't lay it aside. Of those we have received, not many recipes have been submitted and that's a shame.

Please think about it and submit your favorite recipes. Fined note; did you know that the headquarters for our 40th is the new Annapolis Hotel, three blocks down West Street from Church Circle where the old bus depot used to be? It's a fact and it's a beautiful hotel. Based upon the retumed maU from our solicitation letter, here is the latest list of Lost 49er Rams: Adams, R.D.; Baumgarten, H.E.; Benson, R.H.; Boggs, P.R.; Breaux, C.B.; Burke, J.F.; CampbeU, D.O.; Churchill, L.G.; Colvin, O.D.; Gulp, J.B.; Ditto, C.L.; Duwaldt, B.J.; EUchalt, H.D.; Frost, R.F.; Glass, B.; Green, J.H.; Hanson, J. W.; Haughey, J.R.; Hiebert, R.W.'; Johnson, J.M.; Kint, J.R.; Lake, M.K.;

Membership: 61%

Pres., Col. Gayle L. May USAFR Sec'y, Capt. Waj-ne L. Jensen USN (Ret.) 499 SkyhiU Ct., Chula Vista, CaUf. 92010 Reporting on the Washington, D.C. area doings we have Ward Lasley checking-in, as he does each month, with: At the July limcheon we had — Arnold Austin, WiUy Ayres, Daryle Tripp, Pete Block, Gayle May, Walt FUnt, Tom Rogers, Roy Snyder, Dick PoweU, Brace Jennings, Pete Wood, John McNally and Frank Roth. Gayle May had just retumed from his month-long trip to China, Hong Kong and Japan in the interest of the space programs and objectives. Bruce Jeimings is now with Microwave Networks, Inc., Houston, as VP Sales and Markets, and is planning a move there soon. Ward received word in June that K.C. Spayde's wife, Nancy, tUed, but he had no further information other than burial was in Arlington with graveside services. For the D.C. August gathering they had: Arnold Austin, CharUe Hirsch, WUly Ayres, Jun Lynn, Pete Block, CUff Hopkins, Ward Lasley, Frank Roth, Dick Duggan, Roy Snyder, Tom Ross, Walt FUnt, and Law Kivlen. Jim Lynn's move back to Alexandria from Clearwater, Forida is now complete and the boxes unpacked. Dusty Dunham had caUed Ward from Virginia Beach with the sad news of the death of Sam Preston. Sam is survived by his wife, Ruth, and two sons, Sam D. and Stephen T. of 2429 Broad Bay Road, Vhginia Beach, Va. 23451. Sam retired as a Lt.Col. in the Army Reserve and had an advanced degree from Yale U. in 1964. He was a member of the London Bridge Baptist Church.

Birch & Kitty DeWitt, and George & Fran Ruos George Ruos writes from 1007 Sweetwater Blvd, S. Longwood, Fla. 32779 to teU of a Marine Corps mini-reunion in Panama City, Fla. with Joe McLernan and Tom Bulger. In between appropriate toasts they made Bruce Stone an "Honorary Jarhead." Since they were away from Longwood, the Ruos' continued on to Southern CaUfomia and visited with Kitty and Birch DeWitt in Carlsbad, (jeorge says that he has been a nonShipmate, October 1987

member of the Alumni Association for just too long and if only the Association would send an appUcation, he would do whatever was necessry to get back in the good graces. Amen — let all members get new members! David Tobin's mother sends along a formal invitation to David's investiture which reads as follows: "You are cordially invited to attend the INVESTITURE CEREMONY of David L. Tobin as Judge of the Circuit Court Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida on September 18, 1987, 12 Noon, Dade County Courthouse, Courtroom 6-1, 73 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida. There will be a luncheon immediately foUowing the ceremony."

From the Alumni Secretary of the Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, Massachusetts comes a note thanking the Class of 1950 very much for our gift to the Henry A. Collin, Jr. Scholarship Fund which is being estabUshed by family members and friends who knew him well.

Benita and J.B. FarteU report their current address as 5070 Likini St. Apt. 1212, Honolulu, Hi. 96818. The FarreUs were still planning a Fall trip to the mainland — just to say they got off an island once during 1987. Not much Class of '50 news, but J.B. still figures, 'no news was good news'.

Courtesy of Charlie Clark we now have some visual documentation of the June Week West gathering of the Class of 1950 at Long Beach. BUI Stewart is a Navy retired dentist that got his start with the Class. Their son is a West Point cadet but didn't feel out of place with the USNA Alumni, he just hoped that the graduates of 'The Long Gray Line' could have as much fun as we oldsters

June Week West '87 Wayne Jensen from going over to check out the building progress. There are seven casinos/hotels now and by 1990 there will probably be 15. When they get longer runways at their airport they will undoubtedly become another Las Vegas. If you Uke the gambling/casino ambiance give LaughUn a try before it grows too much. The one catch is that it is hard to get there unless you live in Navada, Arizona, or California. States West Airlines flies small airplanes there, but only from the Southwest corridor. Oh yes, as to the temperature — you can stand that going from one casino to another. The Colorado Belle, LaughUn's newest casino/hotel, just opened on the first of July and it is deUghtful — once you learn your way around the maze of rooms.

Del Mar Race track is the horse track where the "Turf Meets the Surf" and it really is a beautiful place. To enjoy the beauty, the Fruddens and the Jensens ventured out to the track on the 20th of August just to find out what Daily-Doubles, Exactas, Tri-Fectas, Pick-Six, Quirmellas, Acrossthe-Board and Win, Place and Show were all about. Well, Al Drew would have enjoyed watching us learn our lessons. Al would probably say, "Shoot, no need to feel bad, you still have your health and your retirement pay." The San Diego group is considering a Class of 1950 "Day at the Races" for 1988 and it wiU be given appropriate publicity.

of '50 did at the SPRUCE GOOSE/QUEEN MARY. The

Pres., Capt. John L. Woodbury, Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. Jack Hamilton USN (Ret.) 9215 Cutting Horse Court Springfield, Va. 22153 A note from Lowell Stockdale in mid-July tells of Pat and him going down to Virginia Beach to visit Irma and Tom Hiers in celebration of Tom's

Stewarts also have a son that graduated from AnnapoUs and a daughter from West Point.

For the San Diego first Friday of the month luncheon at the Naval Station Mariner O'Club we managed to gather: Mark Frudden, Dick Smith, CharUe Clark, Dick Prescott, Chuck Robertson, Frank Taylor, Frank Cassilly, Tom Kolstad, Fish Whaley, Birch DeWitt and Wayne Jensen. Birch elaborated on the George Ruos' trip to Southern California — it seems that this came on the tail end of a trip to China for them. George had the Summer off from his teaching job in Longwood, Fla. Birch figured that China was an approriate country for George to visit since he was just confirming the reason for him to be nicknamed "Slits" during Plebe Year because of his remarkable resemblance to the Chinese coolie in "Terry and the Pirates," the now defunct comic strip. The old memories are certainly the best.

During August the temperature in Laughlin, Nevada often exceeds 110° F. and this August was no exception, but that didn't deter Dorothy and Shipmate, October 1987

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Membership: 69%

Captaincy. Our honorary classmate is Prostestant Chaplain at Little Creek. Pat and LoweU presented him with a B-robe, which looks a lot spiffier than the blankets we used to wear — Pierre Cardin perchance?! Pat and Lowell also threw a pool and crab party at their home in mid-August as this was going to press, More in November!

John McGrew added some more reporting to Don Osborn's earlier account of '51's participation in June Week West. The Class dinner at the Reef Restaurant near QUEEN MARY carried the note that John Tillson got stuck with the happy hour tab, and may stiU be washing dishes! A vote was also taken to demote Howie Ruggles to the Class of 1951-C for failure to share his post-dinner mud pie! John also informs us that he is now in the travel business, and maybe can cut us a deal.

Says we should take advantage of the U.S./Mexican exchange rate and go to Acapulco. Not a bad idea — any thoughts, dear readers? More later.

An add-on on JWW was a very thoughtful letter from Lou Romantowski '47, who also attended the proceedings, and got a nice shot (too dark to print — Wes) of Howie Ruggles and Kin McKee, the featured guest of honor. Lou served with Howie and in the submarine MENHADEN, as he says, "... more years ago than 1 can count." Amen to that!

Searle "Cy" Highleman dropped a line saying that "... the sweet girl I 'dragged' thru the 35th Class Reunion, Mildred Jean, became my bride on July 3rd. We are looking forward to more visits to the Northeast and many more Class reunions!'

Mildred and Cy have moved toa larger unit in their condo association, to 837 La Salle Street, same Jacksonville zip and phone. Make a note!

The Sleuth of the North strikes again. In the last column we mentioned that BUI Hennessy (and we) had lost track of Bob Mcintosh. When we came up zero. Bill wasted no time, and using the good offices of Tom Stafford, '52's super astronaut, he found him. Bob is at 22960 Ardwick Street, Woodland HiUs, CaUfornia 91364 BiU also said that Reily Love really put it to him on the links several times (a sandbagger, perhaps?). Hang in there — and thanks^ BiU! Another hot missite from Jane Dungan tells of a June get-together of Jack and her with Joy and Bill Gorski in Ventura. The Gorskis were taking a look at the Harbortown development nearby.

Jane also mentioned that she heard for the first time that Jack and BiU met at Camp Perry, and subsequently went on to NAPS and Yoosnay together! In the pic. Jack, Joy, Bill and Jane. (All pix on next page — Wes) The Apache Kid, alias Buz Wyman, hallooed from Arizona with a pic of him and son Bruce, 69

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who was commissioned at OCS, Newport in June, thus carrying on the "Wyman tradition." For a Marine, that's a real condescension! Buz says that after many years as a free-lance consultant, he began work in early August as VP, Systems Operations for BiuT-Brown Corp., an electronics company in Tuscon. Barbara and he wiU have an apartment there, but keep their home in the Phoenix suburbs. Hop)e the state poUce are kind to you on your back-and-forth sojourns!

And now a Uttie education for you non-rednecks (I was baptized on 31 July!). The Northern Neck is that peninsula between Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. And it's slowly being eaten up by 51ers. Those who aheady have homes, are bidlding, or are in the planning stages are Susan and Brooke Read, Libby and George MueUer, Joan and Jay Woodbur>', Sherry and BUI Marin, Evelyn and Bob Swart, and Mary Ann and Lee Doggett (he the Land Baron with 14.3 acres!). This aU led to a Uttie party at the Read's on 1 August, the only 'outsiders' being the HamUtons. The pic teUs it aU and, no, they aren't aU retiring! Only the Reads, except they're up to their knickers in real estate, so give them a caU and join the crowd.

Then there's the Middle Neck, between the Rappahannock and York Rivers, and home to first EUen and USS Ace Treadwell, and now Marcia and Bob Watts. Ace says they were attacked by a massive fleet commanded by Bill "Captain Hook" St. Lawrence and his able aide, Sam "Blackbeard" Latimer in early August. The fleet was BiU's twin diesel PRIME PIUS, and was successfuUy repulsed. But first the prisoners were fed and 'watered', and Ace and Sam cUscussed their trip operations whUe BUl just sat there and shook his head! In the pic, BiU and Sam look kinda grim beside the gloating viaor Ace. Oh yes, there's also a Lower Neck, 'tween the York and James, but that's aU owned by Floyd HoUoway, the Duke of Yorktown!

The 2% that didn't get the word belatedly informs you that Fredda and Jim Winnefeld moved to the banks of the Severn some time ago, to 26 Chesapeake LantUng, AnnapoUs 21403, tel (301) 263-3235. The former Commandant can now go over and inspect the troops once in a whUe. Leave 'em alone, Jim! Regarding last issue's tale of Kremms and Liberates in the British Virgins, the pic finaUy arrived, a la Andy, showing Patty, Fang, Andy and Jean aU steering the slender craft thru Caribbean waters.

Got a caU from Arch Thompson from Denver, where he's schooUng in investment banking, boning up for work with a Florida firm. Pam and he have been in real estate for some time, so looks Uke Arch wUl be busy enough to stay out of mischief! Said he would try to look up Dutch Hildebrand and Virginia Van Osdol, Dick Mongrain's widow. AU for this episode. Ciao.

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"Ace" Lyons as the speaker. In addition to Ace, the Classmates shown in the picture were: Kenny Weir, BiU CampbeU behind Coach Don Clark, Walt Gragg, Zug Zastow, Paul "Moose" Toreault, Joe Jarosz, Ernie Schultz, Dick Berg, Dick Kersteen and Joe Portney. Al Enderle and Don BeU were present, but are not shown. Also present were Tony Cortenti '54, plus Ira Kane and Joe Zebrowski from '53 and Coach Don Clark who was a Navy Une coach in '50. Zug and Joe Portney sent pictures to be shared.

Paul Tetreaidt flew out from Washington to be at the event. Zug writes, '...It was the first time since graduation that roommates Moose Tetieauh,

Nancy McFeeters and the Walkers

Membership: 62%

Pres., MGen. WUUam B. Maxson USAF (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Edwin L. Ebbert USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, Va. 22308 The 35th Class Homecoming was a super event.

Many thanks to Lou McMUIan and his committee for all their hard work. I'll have details in foUowing columns, but now some catching up with some other happenings over the past six months.

A letter from Zug Zastro tells us of the Orange Coimty's First Friday Friars (CathoUc Men's Group) annual "Salute to the Armed Forces" luncheon held at the Disneyland Hotel in April.

Zug, the chairmEm for the event, had Admiral

Joe Portney and son Jeff on WISCONSIN Shipmate, October 1987

Ace Lyons and Joe Jarosz had been together. It was a great gathering. Ace gave a great and enUghtening talk and then we all told a few lies!"

Thanks, Zug, for sharing.

Joe Portney's letter had additional news. He writes: I was attending the National Meeting of the Institute of Navigation in Dayton, Ohio, and saw Mike Sorrentino who rarely misses these symposiums. The evening of our reception 23 June 1987 held in the Air Force Museum, I learned that there was also a reception for General Larry SkanUe at the Officers Club at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in honor of his upcoming retirement. Luckily I was able to see Larry and Pat at the end of the reception. 1 missed his retirement ceremonies held at Andrews Air Force Base, 17 June 1987 as I was attending rollout ceremonies of Pave Low III Enhanced (HH-53) at Pensacola. Coincidently, eight years earlier, Larry was the guest speaker at the previous roUout Pave Low III in Pensacola when he was the Commander of Aeronautical Systems.

June Week West was held at the QUEEN MARY and the SPRUCE GOOSE, 26 to 28 June. There were over 500 attendees. Classmates attending were: MarceUa and Art Lusby, Nancy and Jim McFeeters, MarUyn and Jack McKinley, Ina and Joe Portney, Chalys and Pete Stephens, and PhyUis and Sam Walker.

Thank you, Joe, for the news and the pictures.

Hork Dimon sent a clipping from The New York Times that described work being done by both his company, SAIC, and others. The article entitied Military Consultants, A Thriving Industry To Do The Pentagon's Work also mentioned that "...Broce K. Brown, a retired Air Force Ueutenant general, supervises research into mobile launchers for smaU intercontinental balUstic missiles..." The article appeared to be favorable to the industry, and serves to keep the question of the appropriate role of these "professional and technical services industries" before the pubUc. Hork was elected President of the MiUtary Operations Research Society (MORS) in May. The president two years ago was Wayne Hughes. '52 has been well represented. Congratulations, Hork.

I was in Newport at the Naval War CoUege in July for the aimual Global War Games and had lunch with Wendy Morgenthaler. He is on the Continuing Education staff of the Navsil War College. He does some traveUng to give lectures for courses held in other parts of the country. He occasionaUy sees Bob Connelly, Tom Lyons, and Dick Gregory.

A note from P.A. Lindsay says, "I'm leaving Maine in September (1987) and will return to Texas. I remarried last December, a former high school sweetie. We will be building a new place west of Austin in the Hill Country and intend to enjoy the peace and quiet away from the crazies in big cities..." His address: Col. P.A. Lindsay USMC (Ret.), 1122 Colorado, #1407, Austin, Texas 78701.

Since 1 published the list of Class life members, there have been several inquiries from Classmates who had paid their dues, but whose names weren't on the list. Jim Fischer, our treasurer, will update the Ust and I will share the changes with you.

Thanks for keeping us straight.

A super respite from the hot and humid August days in Washington, D.C. was offered again this year by Betty and Jim Fischer. Weather threatened early in the day, but it cleared and the Fischer's house on South River was an ideal spot to enjoy a day by the water. Attending were: Joann and BiU Ott, Betty and Harry Spencer, Nancy and Bob Sayre, Nancy and Bill Maxson, Petey and Biscuit Wev, and the hosts. I understand that Bob Sayre learned how to properly eat crabs, Betty Fischer shared her water coloring skills, and Biscuit Wev Shipmate, October 1987

found the player piano while Petey dealt with the clams.

Also in the mail this month were notices that three Classmates had passed away. These were: Richard Bruce Morrin, who died on 20 March 1987 and whose address was listed as 475 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Orange City, Florida 32763; Donald D. Buck, who died on 19 July 1987 and whose address was 991 Eagle HiUs Way, Eagle, Idaho 82616; and Erwin Edward Troske, Jr., who died on 14 November 1982. The information was provided as the result of gathering changes for the 1988 Register.

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Pres., Capt. Augustine E. Hubal Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, D. B. Jones 6708 Pageland Lane, Gainesville, Va. 22065 I went to California for an Air Force reunion at Vandenberg AFB the last part of July and when I returned Sally informed me that it had been a bad week for the Class. Joseph Walter (Joe) Bird had died of a heart attack; Louise Harris, Jim's wife, had died of cancer; and Blake Ramsey '83, the son of Scottie and BUI Ramsey had been killed in a car crash in Jacksonville, Florida. Also killed with Blake was Krissy Waller, his fiancee, the daughter of VAdm. and Mrs. Ed WaUer '49. What tragic news, and the tragedy continued the following week when Irv Boeskool called to inform me that Steve Moreau '80, the son of Katie and Art Moreau, was killed in the crash of a TA-4 aircraft at China Lake, California.

Nedra and Joe Bird were friends of many of us here in the Washington area, and while Joe had been having major phsyical problems the last several years, he remained interested in and participated in as many Class activities as he could and remained very active in their church. At the memorial service for Joe on 3 August Joe's minister said that "Joe was not a very talkative person but he was a very responsive person. He would ask what he could do to help and when told he would do it." That is not a bad way to be remembered. Joe was buried in Arlington with miUtary honors wUh a large number of Classmates and friends in attendance.

The next day many of us travelled to the Naval Academy for the inurnment of Blake Ramsey at the new Columbarium at Hospital Point. There had been a memorial service for Blake earlier that day at Cecil Field in Jacksonville where he had been stationed with Strike Fighter Squadron 137.

At Annapolis the officers of his squadron were also in attendance along with many friends of Blake and Scottie and BiU. Krissy Waller was to be inurned with Blake two days later. Inasmuch as Blake was the Color Company Commander and Krissy was his Color Girl in 1983, it seems fitting that they will be together across the creek from the parade field.

Louise Hartis died after a long and vaUant struggle with cancer on the 28th of July and was buried on the 31st of July. Lew Sykes reported that he saw Bill Bentley, Joe Bornstein, Don Cannell and wife, Pete Carr, Mouse Jones and wife. Curt MiUer, Carolyn and John Phillips, Frank Scolpino, and Martha and Hart Sebring at the funeral and that there were others that he didn't get to see.

Steve Moreau won the Rusty Callow Memorial Crew Award in 1980 and went on to become a Naval Aviator. He read the poem Sea Fever at his father Art's funeral services at the USNA Chapel on 12 December 1986. Services for Steve were held at NAS Lemoore on 10 August, foUowed by burial at Arlington with military honors on 11 August.

So many deaths in such a short period of time is numbing. One's emotions become overloaded and the condolences and support one wants to give to the bereaved seem ineffective and futile. After saying this 1 still want Nedra Bird, Jim Harris, Scottie and Bill Ramsey, the Wallers, and Katie Moreau and all the members of their families to know that there are a great many friends of theirs that are grieving for and with them, and that there is a great pool of love, concern and sympathy that is there for them to draw upon. The pain and hurt from their losses will never go away completely, but acceptance gradually does come and life continues. Draw strength from this love and concern — it really can help. May God bless, protect and strengthen all of you.

For those desiring to write the following are current addresses: Mrs. J.W.Bird, 5313 Moultrie Rd., Springfield, Virginia, 22151; Capt. James W. Harris, 1150 Manchester Ave., Norfolk, Virginia, 23508; Vice Admiral and Mrs. William E. Ramsey, 214 Otis Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80916; and Mrs. A.S. Moreau, 9422 Mt. Vernon Circle, Alexandria, Virginia 22309.

The Annual Wine and Cheese Party at the Naval Observatory on the 1st of August was a somewhat more somber affair than usual as Gus announced the tragedies to the crowd. However, the ladies had done a super job under Judy Hubal's direction and we had tables full of cheeses, dips and snacks plus enough wine and soft drinks to float a small boat.

As usual the secretary brought a cooler full of LA beer to assuage his low class taste. (Beer and cheese just doesn't sound as good as wine and cheese.)

The weather again was fairly cloudly so very few people got to see anything through the telescope — may next year. Attendees included: Sue and Dick Albright, Dayne and Dick Avrit, Ruth and Irv Boeskool, Lillian and Bill Campbell, Jim Connolly and guest, Nancy and Mac Cramer, Jean and Joe DiGiacomo, Marjorie and Tom Dumont, Ginny and Don Fagan, Marguerite and Linn Felt, Charlotte and Lloyd Giesy, Nell and Art Gilmore and guests Anne and Walt Manning, Joyce and Bill Goodwin, Barbara and George Graveson, Audrey and Mike Greely and son and daughter in law, Mary Lou and Earl Griggs and Helen Jean Hamm and Doris Kattman, Suzanne and Ron Gurnsey, Judy and Gus Hubal, SaUy and Dave Jones, Joyce and Don McVay, Tony Miller and Lee SummeraU, Marty and Brad Mooney, Chuck Mumford, Diane and Bruce Ogden, Connie and Jim O'Keefe, Scott Purvis and Nina Novak, Madeline and Ed Spar, Jo SuUivan, Pauline and Carl Trost, and Pat and Vaughn Wilson.

The Class luncheon on 3 August was a big one — 42 Classmates and guests. Rick Collins was up from Ft. Lauderdale with his son Chris and friend Scott Smith. After the lunch Rick gave a short talk on his trials and tribulations over the past six or seven years. After years of government delays and postponements Rick finally got his day in court where he was found innocent on all counts. It was interesting to compare Rick's situation with the Irangate hearings. When asked if there were any similarities Rick said the only one he knew of was the General Secord worked for him a number of years ago. Mac Cramer's guest was Joe Gattuso '55 of the "Team called Desire." Joe looked as if he could still play — for a series or two at least.

Also in attendance for only the second time in 34 years was Dick Feeney — must have liked the first time.

Pete Conrad gave a status report on the Class project. As of 4 August the total collected was $53,600. and the site under the big scoreboard on the hiU at the north end of the Stadium now looks pretty firm. Mac Cramer is sending additional 71

fund-raising letters out and he announced that pledges over a one or two-year period are also acceptable. We stiU are looking for other ways to raise funds as we have a long way to go if we are going to use the paviUion on 17 September 1988 at our 35th reunion. Send your contributions to the USNA Alumni Association (marked for the '53 Class project). Alumni House, AnnapoUs, Maryland 21402. If you have any fund raising suggestions send them in also.

Sp>eaking of the 35th Reunion Gus announced that serious planning was now underway. Bruce Ogden has accepted the chairmanship and most aU of the volunteen who handled the arrangements for the 30th Reunion have agreed to repeat their jobs. Since the 30th was so successfiU and so much fun we are planning to do the same things at the 35th. For those of you who don't remember we had a golf tournament and a bridge tournament on Friday, a hospitaUty room that was open all day, and a big cocktaU party with heavY hors d'oeuvres that night. On Saturday we had a pregame taUgate and lunch foUowed by the game, a short postgame taUgate and then the formal dinner that Saturday night. Sunday morning there was a memorial service for our deceased loved ones and then a brunch. The only problem with this schedule is that the reunion is over before one has a chance to get to see everyone they want to see. This time I would seriously suggest that everyone plan to come early and stay late. At any rate, mark the weekend of 17 September 1988 on your calendar.

I guarantee you wiU have a great time. If you have any suggestions or questions send them to Brace Ogden at 145 WaUace Manor Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037.

At the limcheon were: Dick Albright, Ed Alves, Charley Baldwin, Irv Boeskool, BiU CampbeU, Ed Chase, Rick and Chris Collins, Pete Conrad, Mac Cramer, Leo Cuccias, Jack Davidson, Ed Dixon, Dick Feeney, Joe Gattuso, Art GUmore, BiU Goodwin, Earl Griggs, Ron Gurnsey, Al Higginbotham, Don Holmes, Gus Hubal, Dave Jones, Bud Kauderer, Bert Maas, Don McVay, Brad Mooney, Joe Muka, Chuck Mumford, Moose Musortafiti, Brace Ogden, Scott Purvis, Bob Raffaele, BUl Ritchie, Cooper Scott, ArUs Simmons, Buck Simpson, Scott Smith, Lew Sykes, Herb Tiede, Al ViUeret, and Larry Watson.

Tyke Furey sent in the program and the Ust of attendees at the 5th Annual Symposium and Business Meeting of the Naval Submarine League on 8 and 9 July in San Diego. "53 was very weU represented and my earUer reports did not do justice to the affair. Representing the class were: Jane and Al Baciocco, Betsy and Charley Baldwin, Bobby BeU, Joe DiGiacomo, Tyke Furey, NeU and Art GUmore, Al Glazier, Judy and Gus Hubal, Mickey and Bud Kauderer, WUUs Lent, Sandy Levey, Brad Mooney, Ed Moriarty, John Olson, Frank Ostronic, BiU Purdum, Jean and John Quirk, Mary and Lew Sykes, and PauUne and Carl Trost. Sandy Levey is the Membership Development Chairman and BUl Purdum is on the Board of Directors. Carl Trost was the speaker and guest of honor."

A note from John Smitherman reports that he "recently returned from England where he attended the 75th reunion of the Central Flying Sch(X)l Association at RAF Scampton." John was the USAF Exchange Officer during 1958-1960. He was invited over to the reunion "by one of his ex-students, who ejected with him from a Vampire, and is now an Air Vice Marshall." (Wonder if ejecting is the way to make Air Vice Marshall?)

The Queen Mother also attended the reunion and John says the whole affair was a splendid occasion.

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-My son, Ed, graduated from the University of Rhode Island on May 23rd. On May 31st I put on my Service Dress Whites (yes, itfit!)and went to Boston and the Quarterdeck of USS CONSTITUnoN, I had the thriU and privilege of administering the oath of office to Ed as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps on board that ship. Since CONSTITUTION is a commissioned ship, Ed's name went down in her log on May 31 si. Ed firushed his Platoon leader's Course last Augut at Quantico, and wiU be reporting to Quantico again on October 4th for the Basic School, after which he goes to night training.

BUl also sent a picture of this happy event.

Thanks, Bill and congratulations Ed.

The other pictures include threeft-omJune Week West and one from a Class luncheon. The June Week West pictures include two that were taken at Carole and Kim Bassett's party — the one with people standing shows Nancy and Bob Cjorman talking to Folsom Jenkins with Owen Davies and Kim Bassett in the right foreground, whUe the other shows Elaine and BiU Robinson, Pat and Dick Dalton, Doima Weinberg and CharUe Cole, and Mary and Bob Struven. The other JWW picture was taken at the Sprace Goose Dome and shows Pat and Dick Dalton, Shirley and John Frier, Nancy and Bob Gorman, Peggy and Chet Barchiesi, and Myra Bearman and her boss Sue Reindl. The Clsiss luncheon picture shows Larry Watson, the svelte Ed Dixon, and Don Holmes.

That is it for this month. Don't forget Class limcheons are always on the first Tuesday of each month at 1130 at the Ft. McNair Officer's Club.

We taUgate before and after each home footbaU game in the East parking lot of the Stadium behind the Elk's Club — everyone is welcome, but get there early. Get your contributions in to the Alumni Association for the Class project. Happy Navy Day, Columbus Day and HaUoween, Dave.

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Pres., Col. Fitz M. Woodrow Jr. USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Cdr. R. K. Sheehan USN (Ret.) Cort. Sec'y, Capt. WiUiam C. Greenlaw USNR (Ret.) 476 Lymington Rd., Sevema Park, Md. 21146 Fitz thoughtfuUy provided me with a copy of the foUowing letter, dated 13 August, which he sent to Peter Vogelbergen On behalf of our Class, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the outstanding administrative support that you have provided to the Class over the years. I can pesonaUy attest to the super service that you have provided for the past 15 years, and we are aU tnUy grateful for your unselfish devotion and dedication. Your efforts aUowed our Class to be kept informed and held together by the printed word of timely information.

Even though you sent us billings for your services, the extra effort, response to 'rush' orders, up-dating offiles,and aU of the other associated uses of your time and resources were never included in the biUs. Thanks to you, our Class is better because of the contribution that you have made over the years.

We are looking forward to seeing you and Inkie at the FaU tailgating in Annapolis commencing on 12 September and ending 7 November.

Again, many thanks for everything. Sincerely, Fitz W.M. Woodrow, Jr. P.S. 1 should have included that Howie Hall has agreed to 'reUeve the watch' and take over the many administrative tasks that you provided for the past 15 years. We are so lucky to have both of you as Classmates.

Pete, I would Uke to add may own pesonal appreciation for a job "weU done."

As Fitz indicated, Howie is going to take over the special maiUngs such as Homecoming, Dark Ages Party, The Class Picnic and a yearly schedule of events but he is not going to mail a monthly luncheon postcard reminder. Instead, put it down on your calendar right now, this instant, second Wednesday of the month of AttUa's — "Class luncheon!"

Speaking of the Class Picnic — The Sbcth Annual was held at Claire and Charlie McLean's on 1 August. Total attendance was 135 including 58 Classmates (a record). We had a perfect day with the temperature in the mid-80's and a moderate breeze off the bay. During the course Shipmate, October 1987

time for a whole month. Last year on our holiday Sherry and I did a 400km-bicycle trip through the Netherlands that we may be trying again.

Speaking of Sherry, and the family, she has left independent practice and was one of the founding pastoral counselors of the Albuquerque office of the national Samaritan Center. She loves someone else doing the paperwork. Son Jake just graduated from UNM (B.S. in Mech. Eng.) with a 3.74 G P A after working four of the five years.

He and his new bride, Teresa (B.S. in Elect. Eng.) have both been selected to the National Dean's List which I understand less than '/2% of aU graduates earn. The business continues to grow and we open a mid-western office in August with a Southern California location planned for October/November. Well it's 8:30 AM, I have finished all of my East Coast calls and this letter so now 1 will saddle up my bicycle and do my 15-mi morning sprint course before hitting the office.

1 also received a short note from Dennis Ballon who is still in Singapore, serving as Project Director for that country's Mass Rapid Transit System.

Dennis reports that Singapore is a "delightful country" and ended his letter with a "y'all c o m e " (and visit) invitation.

Had the good fortune to run into Larry ColweU at a recent Washington trade show. Larry is Vice President-Marketing for the Motion Controls Division of Simmonds Precision.

According to Dick Murphy: "John (Jack) Beck and wife Betty (Brown Betty) are retiring; he from Advanced Marine Enterprises, and plan to move to Pinehurst, N . C . around 1 October for a Ufe of golf."

In closing, there were 23 folks at the August luncheon. Al Hochmuth, Bob Shields and Herb Trenham were there for the first time this year.

See 'ya at the tailgate — Bill.

of events we consumed a 120-pound roast pig, five bushels of steamed crabs, two half-keys of beer, and the Ust goes on and on. For the first time there was an auction which was artanged by Claire, Rita Ferraro, Joan Alger and EUie Dawson. All items were donated and the proceeds, some $665, will be put into the Class Treasury. Dick Alger did a super job as auctioneer and Ann HaU was the recorder.

As you might expect an affair like our picnic requires lots of preparation and many helping hands. Our thanks in particular to Claire and CharUe of course, and also to Howie Hall, to Fred Franco (hamburger chef extraordinaire), to Dick Alger, and to George Zeberlain (he brought the beer) and I'm sure there are others who deserve mention. By the way, I believe that Maxine and Dwight Agnew won the prize for traveUng the farthest to attend — from Charleston, S.C. Other Classmates who attended (and who have not already been mentioned) include: Doug Angerson, Eugene Anderson, Joe K. Anderson, Jim Bell, Dick Blaes, Dick Burns, Bob Burns, Guy Cane, Dick Chuday, Tom Conboy, Herb Crane, Ed Dawson, Smoke Gard, Basil Gray, Bill Gray, Bill Hargrave, Jim Healy, Dave Henry, Bob Herres, Dick HoUenbach, BiU Hoover, Herb Hope, Maure Huffer, Jon Hurt, Joe Jennings, J. P. Jones, John Keating, Alex Korbeck, Ron Lief, John Lyding, Mai MaltagUata, Bruce McCurdy, George McKee, Jim Owens, Leo Parent, Bill Peery, Rick Read, Walt Rigterink, Dick Robey, O.V. Shearer, Bob Sheehan, AUen Smith, Ken Stanley, Don Stevenson, Bear Storck, Jauncy Sweet, Tim Walsh, Jack WUdman, Fitz Woodrow and yours truly.

Our thanks, once again, to the McLeans for hosting the picnic. As Fitz put it in his letter to them: On behalf of our Classmates, and Faye, I want to thank you both again for aUowing us to have the Annual '54 Class Picnic at your beautiful Maryland estate again this year. We are tmly grateful for your hospitaUty, generosity, and wiUingness to put up with us all! We are aheady looking forward to next year.

Perhaps the Class wiU get stationery before next year, but 1 had such a good time at the picnic (as did everyone in attendance) that I just couldn't wait. Again, many thanks for doing so much for our Class. We aU appreciate your ability to make our Class family better because of your tremendous contribution.

Congratulations to Ron Kurth who has become the 44th President of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and "well d o n e " to J.P. Jones who retired as Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, in an impressive ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard on 14 August.

Smooth saiUng in your next career, J . P . , you have done us proud!

Received the following letter from my old friend, Jamie Deuel: My letter writing frequency has reduced somewhat from the 'good old days'(?) and if they haven't gotten any better they may have gotten longer. Before getting to any of that personal update let's talk about Classmates.

Our company now lists Falvie ("Andy") Anderson and his CaUfornia Steel Inc. as clients, read "Boss." Fortunately, our Project Manager is an ex-nuke, John D'Alois so we'll try to keep Andy in line (Who's kidding whom?) On one of my several business trips to Northern California I got to have lunch with Betty Dorsey because Frank had some lame brain excuse about working that day. He's a VP with the Lucky Stores chain and was serving as President of the FedMart chain during a sell-off phase. One recent evening at the local theater I bumped into Jay Smith and his wife. Jay has just completed several years as an instmctor at Roger Staubach's first ahna mater, New Mexico Military Institute.

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Pres., Capt. John W. Renard USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Clif Shumaker 8800 Old Courthouse Rd., Vienna, Va. 22180

Crack those crabs My sister Dale and Classmate husband Tom Forster were in town recently for one of my children's weddings. They still, confusedly, believe that Colorado Springs is the only place to be. Al Casey and I have talked several times about getting together when we're in the other's town but so far schedules have not been compatible. At Easter I had planned to come to Washington on Saturday and talked to Nicki and Dick Thompson as well as Mary Lib and Hal Glovier about getting together. Alas, at the last minute I had a schedule change that forced me to cancel.

Business interests keep me on the road quite a bit but we took two frequent-flyer type overseas trips last year, one to Europe and one to the South Pacific. During the latter I enjoyed a real thrill and dived the Great Barrier Reef for several days. During one dive I was trapped in a vertical cave that I couldn't turn around in. There were several seconds of hyperventilation before I got control of myself and inched backwards and out.

I guess I shouldn't be so inquisitive. By the time you read this we should be in Europe again, this

PoweU Carter has doned a fourth star (the Class' first) and moved to the NATO staff. Jack Baldwin has pinned on his third star as JCS-J5. Ted Parker was relieved as ComOpTevFor on 6 August and headed back to Washington where he became, Director, Defense Nuclear Agency, complete with quarters at Naval Station, Anacostia and a third star. Tom Emery has returned to Washington as Op-941. Bravo Zulu guys!

Steve Ruth received the outstanding Faculty Award for Public Service at George Mason University here. The awards program was established by the Virginia General Assembly to recognize the excellence of Virginia's college faculty. Steve is a Professor of Decision Sciences.

BUI Collier is headed back to Subic Bay where he and Ann did a tour in the early sixties. As a warehousing designer with the A&E firm of St. Onge Ruff Associates, in York, Pa., Bill will spend two weeks at Subic in September on a site survey.

His firm got a contract to design a new cold storage facility. Since he plans to go via Hong Kong to get in a little shopping, he won't be taking Ann along.

Charlie Plumly got a big write-up in the local paper when he visited here en route north in his $2 miUion, 60-foot, 47-ton, 45-knot, 160 G P H Riva Black Corsair yacht. Charlie has had a ball driving it up and down the coast to boat shows trying to sell one, but I don't thank he had the following in m i n d " . . . perhaps the most expen-

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sive and purposeless yacht in the world. It singlehandedly Ufts the concept of conspicuous consumption, not to mention the mountain of water behind it, to new heights." Nonplussed, CharUe is moving his operations from Connecticut to Virginia Beach.

George Stott dropped me a note from Honolulu where he and Mary Lou are in the real estate business. They had had a diimer with Ned Floyd and his bride Lynn. Ned showed up sporting a black eye which he had received when they were mugged by some local native talent whUe on a remote beach. Nice place.

Dick (D.M.) Smith has obviously retired, because he is now Manager of the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. Robin Pirie, who joined Essex Corporation in Febraary as Executive Vice President is now President of this Defense support services contract firm. Vera Carlson provided pictures from Jtme Week West that included, in one, Ed McHale, 'Unlimited Capacity' Kozischek, Tom Kiefaber, Ingrid Kozischek, Vera Carlson, Rosemary and Jimmy Jackson; in another, Tom Kiefbaer and Vem Carlson, and then Scab and Juanita Wade in the final one.

Vem also provided the foUowing description of the affair: Scab has been very elusive over the years, this being the FIRST TIME he has been captured on film since his Lucky Bag days. It was also his first reunion event since graduation.

I had the very good fortune of being invited to spend a few days with him after the reunion aboard his 38-foot sailing yacht, NAVIGARE, tied up at CabriUo Landing in San Pedro. I must say the accommodations were every bit as good as the QUEEN MARY'S and a lot more reasonable.

Food was better too — Juanita grills a mighty fine Surf and Turf and serves aU therightwines.

Scab is at Berth 35, E-12 dock at CabriUo landing, San Pedro, if anyone is passing through.

He has had a very fascinating career and has a lot of interesting stories to teU. June Week West kicked off with a no host reception in the engine room of QUEEN MARY on Friday evening. Most of us missed the aftemoon golf and tennis events due to flying Delta and in the case of the San Diego contingent (myself included) spending Five Hours on the freeway.

LuckUy no '55ers were lost to gunfire on the LA Freeway (and I thought the Mekong Delta was bad). After leaving the Engine Room and while navigating on AUTOPILOT, Al Kozischek announced (for the benefit of aU non-USNA passengers aboard the QUEEN) that HE ALONE possessed 'Unlimited Capacity.' And indeed, for a time it did seem so. At least untU the next morning when Old UiiUmited Capacity who ended up with his personal stretcher bearers and corpsmen for the early a.m. tennis matches.

Saturday consisted mainly of the Assembly held in the Britannia Salon with Adm. Kinnaird McKee and panel fielding the really tough questions re: Irangate. A tour of Missotmi was foUowed by a truly outstanding dinner dance at Spmce Goose HaU. While I make no effort to name everyone present, suffice it to say 55 fiUed two tables — a good showing. Sunday events consisted mainly of a bnmch on board QUEEN MARY and a harbor cruise for those stUI feeling nauticaUy inclined.

That's aU there is old buddy. A week from today I leave for Central America and wiU be gone for some time. Barring unforeseen events I wiU spend December in La JoUa and then off to S. Africa again.

Carol and Eddy Turaer are hosting a backyard party on the Severn again this year following the Homecoming Game. It was at one of these affairs that I first tasted oysers-on-the-half-shelf; thanks Eddy, I hadn't known what I was missing.

Jerry HoUand has turned in his stars and joined the staff of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association.

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Paul Sutheriand ran into George Davis (ComSurfPac) and Paul Grozen (a project manager with Titan Systems) on a recent trip to San Diego for the dedication of the $18 mUUon Grace M. Hopper Computer Center at NAS North Island. Paul was especiaUy proud since it was he who had started the MUcon baU rolUng years ago to get the center. He wouldn't take cretUt for the name though.

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Co-chairman, Class Executive Comm.

Capt. James W. Blanchard Jr. USN (Ret.) LCol. R.H. Lyle USAF (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN (Ret.) 13007 Clarion Road Fort Washington, Md. 20744 Here's hoping a speedy recovery is in store for Bud Alexander who at the time of writing is just completing bypass surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

A recent brochure in the maU informs me that John SterUng is conducting logistics seminars around the coimtry. John is curtentiy serving as Marketing Manager for Logistics Engineering Associates of San Diego. Hope to see him when the seminar comes to D.C. N o charge for the pubUcity, John.

A note forwarded from Doc Blanchard reports that the recipient of the Class of 1956 award. Ens. CUff Calhoun is curtently TAD to the Personnel Support Activity in Crystal City and will report to Oxford University in the Fall as a student. It appears that we made a good selection.

A letter from Hunt Investigators caused me a bit of concern until I read it and found that it was from Bill Hunt. It appears that in his Une of work, BiU found a typewriter and sat down to get off a note to the column.

This is myfirstnote to the Class since graduation! As time flies, I find myself thinking more and more of the times past. By way of recoUection, I was in the First Company and roomed with John Schuize and Jim Edgerton for four years. After graduation, 1 was one of the volunteers for Supply Corps and served on an icebreaker and then at NAS Oceana. I resigned

after four years and became a Special Agent with the North CaroUna State Bureau of Investigation, I recently retired from that organization as an Assistant Director with over 30 years service.

Since then, I have opened a private investigsition agency in Raleigh, N.C. specializing in assistance to attorneys and industry. I have been Uving in Raleigh since 1970 and have two sons, 18 and 14.

1 met my wife Linda whUe stationed in Wilmington, N.C. in 1962.

If anyone is in the area please give me a caU and especiaUy if I can offer investigative assistance at (919) 848-7782.

Just about two years ago I wrote about Pierce Ferriter and his exploits in the Iron Man contests.

1 recently read of the Double Iron Triathalon and lo and behold, who's name should appear but Pierce! Affectionately known as the Titanium man. Pierce completed the course in 50 hours and 2 minutes! The events included such feats as a 5.7-mUe swim which became over 6 nules due to diversions around a transitting tug boat; a 22-hour, 224-nule bike ride on a two-lane highway with traffic and no shoulder and a 52.4-mile ran in 90<iegree heat and 80% humidity. Needless to say.

Pierce lost about 17 pwimds during the contestjind was one of the 16 who finished! My stars, now I know who to get to cut my grass.

Recent visitors to your nation's capital include Tom Langley, who is with HoneyweU Engineering Services Center in Paulsbo, Washington and Milt Burdsall with CIGNA Insurance in PhUadelphia, Pa. Tom was on duty with SpaWar (formerly NavElex to you oldtimers) and MUt claimed business whUe he attended the Class luncheon. Tom also reported that Mike McBride has been appointed as Director of the Deep Ocean Systems and Services Division of Lockheed Advanced Msirine Systems.

Changes of duty include John Hopkins who had been ordered to HQMC from 2nd Force Service Support Group and Jarvis Lynch who wiU replace John. ReUnquishing command of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Mike Gluse retired and wiU no doubt join Hoot Foote and Dutch Schuize on the golf course swapping sea stories.

A good turn out of the Class and wives marked the July limcheon at the Army-Navy Club in D.C. Next luncheon is 14 October at Fort Myer.

Not to be out done by Pete Peterson, Peg recentiy joined the ranks of bionic person when she underwent surgery and had a plate put in her ankle after suffering a break of the bone three hoiu^ after start of vacation. HopefuUy by the time this gets into print, the cast wiU be just a memory.

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Pres., LCol. George F. Warren USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Mr. Frank Barnes 218 Seminole Trail, DanviUe, Va. 22030 Cort. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Peerenboom (Ret.) USN 1003 Rachel Lane, Vienna, Va. 22180 Now that the real heat of the Summer has set in, it is most appropriate to recount the next two letters, both of which teU of the sp>ectacular time had by aU participants at last Spring's ski weekend at Burt Nichols' resort at Brian Head, Utah. In the order received, here are the offerings, starting with Jim Poole's: Ginger and I have recently returned from sampling a bit of paradise called Brianhead. We had promised ourselves for the past six yers that we would attend the annual Burt Nichols Ski West '57 Reunion, but always found some dumb reason not to. You know, too far, too expensive, too much work to do, etc., etc. This year we just ran out of lame excuses and just packed up and headed west. What a wise choice!

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Despite Burt's commitment in trying to run a business at the same time that Classmates and friends were making demands on his time, he and his bride, SaUy, hosted the 9th annual ski clambake in style, and with their usual grace. Perfect weather greeted us and continued through the week (six inches of new powder, crystal clear blue skies, above a glorious piece of this earth and enough simshine to require #16 sunscreen to keep us from turning to cinders).

Besides myself. Ginger and our guest, Sherry and Jerry Butcher, other 57-ers in attendance included the event's coordinators, Barbara and Ron Baker and other plankowners Maxine and Harry Gimber, the MUt Banks', and Anne and George Lanman. Another first-timer, and I expect future returnee, was Roy Ostrander, with a most stunning and charming guest, Beverly Guinane.

Complementing this nucleus of old timers and neophytes, were folks from the classes of '54, '55, and '68, not to mention a duty WooPoo, circa '57 who vowed he wotUd bury us all in the slalom races on Friday. However, as we were busUy leaving the banquet of Thursday night, Baker, Gimber and Lanman were busily plotting how to appropriately handicap the Woop to swing any advantage in our favor, not that being a Woop isn't handicap enough! (Evidently not . . . see next letter . . . ed.)

I can't say enough about Brianhead and the Nichols' hospitaUty. It was the greatest. We have already vowed to retum next year (Apr. 10?).

Come join us. It really is a piece of heaven on earth, and shouldn't be missed, whether you ski or not. Unfortunately, the picture I took at the Banquet did not turn out because the nut on the operating end of the camera forgot to slow the speed down for flash. I got some good silouhettes, though, that you're welcome to! Best Regards, Jim. Harry Gimber's letter fiUs in some more detail on the great ski weekend, as well as the current activities of Harry and some other San Diego Classmates: I thought the retired Ufe would be a Uttle slower than the last two months of active service, but alas, I am finding that even that isn't tme. Maxine is keeping me as busy as uncle Sam did.

With apologies to all, and especially Barbara Baker, who suppUed the names, here is a mndown on the 9th annual Brianhead Reunion week, held 19-26 April. First, the snow was great, despite the relative lateness of Easter this year.

Skies were clear, and aU of us had a fine time of Spring skung. Maxine and I had been to Park City and Alta a few days before, and the conditions at Brian Head were much better. (Ed note: I must go myself next year, just so I'll know if it's Brian Head or Brianhead. Either way, evidently it's great).

The Bakers did the arangements again, and all went smoothly. Burt Nichols kicked things off with a cocktaU party apres ski oh Sunday the 19th, and things got even better from there. Skiing, Jacuzzi, and party time — a no-host cookout at the ski lodge, pizza, and movies, a thank-you dinner for Burt and SaUy, wine and cheese hosted by one of the resorts, and awards night. If I missed anything it was because I was having fun instead of taking notes.

Among the 57-ers present were: Tom and Carol Andrews, and chUdren Lisa and Dave; Ron and Barbara Baker, and son Brad: Milt and Linda Banks, plus son Rowdy; Jim and Carol Beatty with son Parker; Harry and Maxine Gimber and son Jamie; Pat Henry; George and Anne Lanman with daughters Mary and Annis; Roy Ostrander; and Jim and Ginger Poole. Many of the above had friends and other relatives as well. Others who joined us included members of the classes of '63, '68, '69, and '70, along with USMA grads from their classes of '55, '57, '66, and '67. A few were repeaters, and it was fun having some new faces. About 70 in all. 1 can hardly wait till next year!

I would be deUnquent if I failed to report that

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Jim Poole (behind the glasses) George Lanman and Ron Baker won medals in their (Isn't that OUR? Ed.) age group for the ski race. Unfortunately, they didn't capture First place; that went to Paul Chase of '57, USMA. Come on, you East coast skiiers, help us out next year.

I am also enclosing a poem that George Lanman authored for the Thank you dinner. Believe me, it was better when deUvered by George. (That translates to "read the poem after a few martirus; it wiU sound better." Ed.) There once was a middle named Burt At school developed some hurts Commandante Shinn said "no commission" In the Marine Corps tradition So began Burt's civilian efforts In L.A. as a Hughes engineer Rich at $30,000 a year Classmates crashed at his pad Their pay was so bad It was wonderful to have such a peer 'Twas the year '63 Burt met Sally She hit 'em like the comet caUed Halley Not one to tarry He asked her to marty Now Sally keeps Brian Head's talley Burt's dream was to develop ski lifts 'Midst Brian Head's now famous drifts After some touch and goes Some yeses and nos His successes became Classmates gifts So we thank you from all of our hearts For letting us ski as old farts Now troops from all classes WiU please raise their glasses To the man who gave Brian Head its start George Lanman We retumed in time to move from our Navy quarters on San Diego Bay to a house here in Coronado. SimUar size, but we lost quite a view, as Em Zimmer and others can attest.

My retirement was 30 June, with a small ceremony, award, and kind words from my boss, VAdm. George Davis, ComNavSurfPac. Judy Honored by France

and Jeff Dennis, and Carol and Jin Beatty came out for the 0730 ceremony. The six of us then went down to a favorite spot in Mexico for some sun, margaritas, and remembrances. A good day, but a bit sad.

Presently, I am helping in a home remodeling effort. I run the errands, and keep the drinks cold . . . but that too will end, and the sabbatical also.

Will let you know what's next. We are looking forward to Homecoming in September, and a lot of familiar faces. I hope anyone venturing out west wiU not hesitate to spend a day in Coronado.

Smooth sailing, Harry.

(Harry and Maxine are now in residence at 1616 Miguel Ave., Coronado, Cal., 92118).

Bruce Tapper sent along a brief note that reads as follows: I'm planning a trip to Washington and Norfolk next month. I have a new address here in Syracuse: Skyline Apts., #924. Syracuse, N.Y. 13203.

Syracuse awaits the return of the Empire State Games, July 30 — Aug. 2. They have not been held here since '84; they started here in '78, and were here until '85. I'm greatly looking forward to seeing you and everyone down there. Keep the faith, Bruce.

By the time this hits print, the 30th Reunion wUl be just a few weeks away. If you haven't signed up, made hotel reservations, gotten your footbaU tickets, and tickets to the Alumni Reunion in Dahlgren HaU by this time, you are really behind the power curve, so I urge you to get on with it.

The turnout figure has passd the 300-Classmate level so we are well on the way to achieving our goal of a greater than 500-Classmate attendance.

Look forward to seeing you there!

By now, the 30th is history — and it was great in every aspect. Especially impressive is Fred Howe's The First Thirty. He and his committee deserve an added "well d o n e ! " I know each of us was awed by the quality of that book.

My apologies for the delay in some of what follows — timing, editing, etc. sometimes cause inputs from you guys to get put back an issue or two. But, since what you send in is "timeless," it really isn't wasted. As a timely opener, the picture shows Ron Marryott displaying his Order National du Merite with the rank of Commandeur which was presented on 13 July 1987 by the Government of France at the French Embassy.

Ron was cited for, "Outstanding contributions to operational coordination, mutual cooperation, and friendship between the French and the Unifed States Navies." Major General Jacques Gaudart, the French Defense Attache, seen with Ron, made the presentation on behalf of the French Republic.

Congratulations!

FinaUy, 1 am sad to report the death of our Classmate, Ronald A. Jensen, of the 21st Company. I do not have any details, other than what was provided by the Alumni Association, and that was simply a note that they had received a memorial contribution, and no other information.

If any Classmates have any details, please send them along.

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Pres., Capt. Paul A. Polski USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Col. Warten S. Walters USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane Springfield, Va. 22151 (H) 703/321-9586 Those of you who excelled in absorbing the offerings of the Bull Department are probably ready for a quotable literary opening to our monthly Class column, so harken back to the poem

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"Listen! The wind is rising and the air is wfld with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!" That ought to hold you for a few months.

The change of command for RAdm. Ben Montoya at the Navy Yard on 14 August (details in last month's column) wiU be rememt)ered for a poignant story Ben passed on to the guests. When the einnouncement was made that Ben had been selected to become the Commander of the Naval Faculties Engineering Command and Chief of Ci\il Engineers, he received a note from the 16ih Chief of CivU Engineers, who was in office when our class graduated in Jime of 1958. That gentieman, RAdm. E.J. Pdtier, CEC, USN, (Ra) is the father of our late Classmate, Capt. Gene Peltier, and the note to Ben included a set of Rear Admiral's insignia that had been purchased some 25 years ago by RAdm. Peltier. RAdm. Peltier told Ben that the devices had been purchased with the hope that some day Gene Jr. woidd wear them, but as that was not to be, there was no person that the Peltiers would rather have wear them than Ben Montoya. What a fine gesture and tribute to two of our CEC Cassmates!

During the Summer visiting season, Kent Lawrence came down to Washington from his Boston stomping grotmds and got together with Bob ^ v e n and Ken Slayman for the evening. Kent has recentiy made a career move from his activities as a stockbroker into the banking world, having been named this Summer as a Vice President of the First National Bank of Boston. You may recaU a few columns ago the invite expressed by Erna and Kent to Classmates who venture into their territory to take advantage of their hospitaUty. Now you can visit your Boston Banking Buddy and see if his hours reaUy are 9 to 3. Congratulations, Kent!

Keeping up with the moving '58ers, we find on the new location Ust this month Gabriele and Wallace "BiOy" MarshaU, who have relocated from Gaithersburg, Maryland, to 1205 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina 27704, along with their 6 chUdren. BUly continues his affiUation with the Presbyterian ministry, serving as the Stated Supply Pastor of the Lednum Street Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Durham, and also working for AT&T Technologies in the same city.

Tay Keith is sporting a new address also, for those of you that have offered to send him some training tips in preparation for the upcoming defense of his Luggage Rack Racing Championship aboard the Army-Navy Game Train. Tay is now residing at 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Road, #512, ArUngton, Virginia 22202.

Can you rememt)er some years ago a Shipmate picture of Tay and his sports car bearing a CaUfornia plate with the tag number "USNA 58?" There are now a couple of other identical tags, sdheit from different states. Murray Blank has the lag number aU sewed up for Maryland, and Ted Cheney has the Wisconsin version. Anybody else?

Send in a picture of you and your Ucense plate and we'U have a grand automotive colunm during the Dark Ages.

For the golfers, the results of the Summer '58 outing have fmaUy been approved by the organizing committee. Players consisted of Bridgman, Chuck Smith, Jenkins, Montoya, Hekman, Smedberg, Gamboa, Edwards & Son, W. Mitchel & Son, Cresko, Hurst, Sti-eeter, Pete Wetphal, Miesel, Bob CaldweU, JD WUUams, Goodwin, Hemandes, Sorensen, and Kessler. The Longest Drive was by Whitey Edwards' son, Scott, and the Closest Pin player was Jack Cresko. High gross was that eagle-eyed shooter, JD WiOiams, who had a 118 but manged to work that into a low net of 76

74...if you can figure that handicap! The low net was Chuch Smith with a 73, and the low gross was Ted Smedberg's 84. Despite aU the various categories of prizes to protect one from the intUgnities of the game, it app>ears that Ted Smedberg played the consistent game, closely foUowed by WaDj Bridgman with an 86. The D.C. group continues to practice for the big tourney to be held at the 30th Reunion. I hope those of you coming in from out of tovm are also sharpening your game for the '58 Portafwtty Open on the weekend of 1 Oaober 1988. By the way, the erstwhUe opjxjnent for that homecoming footbaU game wUl be the BuUdogs from Yale . . . Boola Boola!

Last month's column mentioned the August gathering of the Class in the Navy Yard for the Summer Pageant, and was based largely on prediction, as deadlines are stiU leading aaual events by a considerable margin. To update you on what really happened that night... it rained! The cocktaU party wjis moved into the Officers' Club, where we joined with the Northern Virgiiiia Navy Leaguers for a pre-pageant gathering, which featured a presentation by Greg Streeter, former commanding officer of the USS BARRY (the ship we were not having cocktaUs on) explaining that the ship was named for the true "Father of the US Navy," John Barry. After the cocktaU hour, we adjourned to the pageant area in front of the Naval Historical Museaum, and successfuUy fended off the Ught mist for a most enjoyable show.

Attendees included the foUowing Classmates and ladies: Adkins, Bayne, BeUay, Borden, C Brooks, Butterworth, Peggy CaldweU, Canetta, Cartwright, Corder, Edwards, Fisher, Garland, Gatje, GigUo, Goodwin, Haney, Hansen, Hurst, Keith, Kessler, L. Larson, Manahan, McMiUan, McNuUa, H. MUler, N. Moore, Nicholas, O'DonneU, J.D. Peters, Pierce, Polski, Schaaf, Siimott, Salven, Slayman, Sleider, C Smith, Sorensen, Streeter, Swope, Walters, Wyatt, and Yost.

The July luncheon hosted by the Washington Chapter was held again in the Navy Yard Officers' Club, and the Commandant of the Washington Naval Distria, RAdm. Jesse Heraandes, again served as our host, proudly proclaiming the opening of the new parking garage only one block from the club. It appears that the garage shoiUd be named the Adams-Hemandes-Montoya "58 is Great" Garage, as these three Classmates aU were instrumental in providing a quaUty place for us to park our cars during the Class luncheons. Oh yes ... and for aU the other Navy Yard employees smd visitors to use as weU. Thank you. Classmates three. Visiting during the luncheon from out of town was Tony Anthony, the original Triple A. Tony has been an independent businessman for several years, and is cturentiy parmered with Bob CaldweO in a venture involving Tempest quaUfication for certain items of electronic equipment. Chet Kunz was also in town on behalf of Dynamic Research up in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and was able to join with us.

During this month, you wiU be receiving your letter from the Class Executive Committee with all the detaUs concerning our 30th homecoming, 1 October 1988. If you are reading this, we obviously have your address from the Shipmate listings, but those Classmates that don't belong to the Alumni Association are the ones we want to insure get the word. If you see any Classmates in your area, ask if they got the Homecoming package. It may turn out that they are on our Lost Sheep Ust, and haven't heard a thing about it!

'58 Trivia: If you can't remember the Lysistrata Cup, look at the palms of your hands and see if any of the old scars from the bUsters received dur-

ing the pulling whald>oat races are stiD visible. We wCTe vying for the honor or having our Pldje Summer BartaUon's name inscribed on the Lysistrata Cup! Pulling whaleboats sue no longer considered the vehicle of choice at USNA, having been replaced in the main by automobUes. The geographic center of the 48 contiguous states was about as far from the ocean in any direction as one could get, yet USNA was able to draw Midshipmen from even the landlocked locale. That point is near Lebanon, Kansas. Which member of our Qass comes closest to winning the tide for the most centrally originated Plebe? Hasta luego,WSW.

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Pres., Cdr. Uoyd H. Adams USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Butterfleld USN C/S, ComNavAhPac, NAS North Island.

San Diego, CaUf. 92135 Rise 'n Shine/59er news time again. OiuClassmate Joe Kedey, who is a leader in Alumni activity in Southern CaUfornia, has been keeping it a secret for far too long. He has a daughter that is a very accompUshed ice skater, who has competed at both the national and mtemational levels, and who, with her pairs partner Joesph Mero, hopes to make a future Olympic team. Their coach, John Nicks, is the same one who trained Tai BabUonia and Randy Gardner, JoJo Starbuck and others ... so you know our 59er offspring has some talent.

One sportswriter had this to say after the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Febrary after Katy and Joe had puUed from 4th to win the bronze medal: "Many in the crowd of 7400 that had given them a prolonged standing ovation felt they should have moved up higher."

I shaU shift to some sad news. I think I had told you of the death of Barbara Wilson. Thanks to the efforts of Frank Donovan, we held a memorial mass at the NAS North Island Chajiel on the 27th of July. 59ers able to gather to share the mass celebrated by one of the finest Navy Chaplains, Father Ecker: Frank & Martha Donovan; Tom & Shirley Billings; John & Judi Collins; John & PrisdUa Butterfleld; Tom Bond; Joe Keeley; Dick Nroeika; and BiU Evans.

Donovans received this very nice note back from Shorty/J.P. or Jim Wilson: Thank you for the note of sympathy. I would ask you to act as my messenger in extending my thanks to the San Di^o "59ers" for their kindness in remembering Barbara with the sacrifice of the Mass. Barbara and I had a fuU and wonderful Ufe together. Navy and 59ers were an important part of that Ufe. She was a remarkable person, my best friend. We wiU miss her deeply. Plejise continue to keep me and the chUdren in your prayers."

He added a P.S. Susan is now graduated and working at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore. Again, J.P., know that the Class is with you. Martha Donovan mentioned that Barbara had been working at CathoUc U. I am certain your talented, hardworking, very loved and respected lady is missed by so many!

Ron Trossbach was out here teaching saiUng to I^TROTC Instractors for a couple of weeks. Ron is homebased out of Naval Station Anna{x>Us, and is responsible for Navy Sailing, aU over the Navy, worldwide. He and Kathleen have recentiy moved into their dream home in the MiU Creek area of AnnapoUs, and a house of history it is. It is a log-cabin type that had been built in 1812, but it has been restored and modernized. The kids are out of the house, so ruUng the roost is a new adShipmate, October 1987

dition, a yellow, female Lab retriever. Kathleen continues to do some work at St. Francis Center in the D.C. area as a psychotherapist, but she hopes to spend more time at their nice home and also on their boat that calls Mill Creek home.

Super news: our Classmate from Venezuela, John Pocaterra Dipalo, is now Rear Admiral Dipalo, and he is the Commandant of the Venezuelan Coast Gd. Congratulations, John!

How about dropping a Une?? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; strike up a penpal relationship with this column writer/I would appreciate it!

Had a short phonecon with Don Smith the other day. He is doing great things with Henson AirUnes.

They have just finished their new dream house on the Eastern Shore, and say the welcome mat is out.

The pier/dock is not there yet, so the boat commuters would have to wait awhile. Why not fly Henson to Salisbury, Md. for a visit??

Fred Olds and I talked: He is the ACQS for Logistics at HQ SacLant in Norfolk, Va. 23511.

He took the LCACs on their 1st operational deployment with his PHIBRON to WestPac (great success!!); had change of command out there on 15 July and then headed east. A-von 445-3426 will get you Fred.

PrisciUa and I had a wonderful brunch and part of Sunday, 9 August, with Peter Van Nort, wife Linda, and daughter Alissa (13 and a knockout who would have the Plebes staring if they lived in AnnapoUs). The Donovans were having branch also, celebrating young John Paul's First Communion. JP loved being center-stage (so cute and we were reminiscing when he was born 78-79 time frame, when Donovans lived on Porter Road at USNA. That added new Ufe to the neighborhood!

Pete was out on the West Coast on business with Fluor Daniel Co. (Irvine CaUf. has big office) but he works out of Greenville, S.C. Linda is doing weU with her Swensen's Ice Cream/Restaurant business, and she WEIS out here for corporate meetings. They managed to do some sightseeing on the trip: Sea World, the San Diego Zoo (and seeing the pandas that are the current sensation there ... we too have enj oyed them ... so cute, and displayed for pubUc viewing much better than the ones in the National Zoo in Washington) Pete looks super! no gray hairs (or white) Uke some of us, and in decent shape ... could work himself back to "receiver"/end shape in short order... but what he was thinking about, was working towards being the swimmer on a team triathalon back in South Carolina. We were putting pressure on him!

I missed our Classmate Howie Young when he came to the AirPacHQ recently. He was with a team of officers from OP-05/Air Warfare. He heads up OP 51; Jim Cartwright is 59B ... 59 mafia in 05 now! Good guys and very helpful to us Naval Aviators! Catch you next time, Howie! I was out on the road visiting some of our Naval Air Stations in California, and Fallon, Nevada.

Received nice letter and photos from Jerry Peterson: My two-week annual Reserve Active Duty period conincided with the date that Guy Reynolds took command of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Force (26 May 87). It was a real privilege to witness the ceremony where Guy became the first of our Class to be a Force Commander. I ran into Bob Morgan at SubBase Pearl and had a nice chat with him. Unfortunately he had to depart before the ceremony. On Sat, 30 May, I was in San Diego for SubGru Five change of command where Guy was the featured speaker. Classmates who were in attendance: Guy, Frank Donovan, Tom Bond, Vem Young, Jack King, and me. Jerry signs it 6th Co./Usts address as 385 Mayfield Ave., La Crescenta, CaUf. 91214.

Super turnover/retirement ceremony at ComNavSurfPac H on 31 July, attended by many Shipmate, October 1987

mate. I looked at the pictures of Classes that had graduated twenty-seven years before and they all looked like very old people . . . well, it's amazing how a few years under my belt (or around my middle) has changed that point of view. For example, as I look at each of you I still see the faces I remember as Midshipmen . . . Oh, we're all a bit rounder in some places and a bit sparser in others, but we're stiU the same in many ways. 1 don't know of a more energetic or robust set of people. One can sense it in your letters and it is visible when we get together. As I settle onto final approach for the big 50 my heart is pure . . . just being a part of this is like drinking from the fountain of youth! (How's that for a rationalization!!!)

Let's reach into the old maUbag and see what's come in. On the top of the pile is a formal invitaSubGru Five Change of Command: Peterson, King, tion to the Change of Command/Retirement CereYoung, Reynolds, Bond, Donovan mony for Capt. Robert E. Osmon. Bob has completed his tour as Commander Defense Contract Administration Services Management Area, Springfield, New Jersey. As you all know, Oz preceded me as Class Sec and has continued to be very active in keeping up with all of the Navy events of the Class. I can't picture Oz as a retired person, knowing him I'm sure he has several irons in the fire for a civilian career. ATTABOY OZ! Congratulations on your retirement and many good wishes for continued success.

Speaking of young looking people, the next letter is from CUnt Johnson who has enclosed a snapshot of himself as a boy standing next to his daughter Ensign Jennifer, USCG Class of '87.

Clint got to formally commission her at the USCGA graduation ceremony. When not otherwise engaged in looking so young, CUnt is in the Membership: inactive Reserve and is CO of a Reserve Unit in Glen view, 111. He reports that he ran into Dick Pres., Capt. Donald V. Boecker USN Macke for a fleeting moment at the NavWarCol Sec'y, Capt. Patrick H. Sullivan USNR " O " Club in May. CUnt is also the proud father 250 Meadow Road, Santa Cruz, Calif. 95060 of an eighteen-month-old and may thereby qualify Yessir, it's Homecoming time again. For all of as the father of the youngest child in the Class. you who can't come, this is our twenty-seventh Gad, I hate a braggart! year since graduation. I don't know about you, Also in the mailbag this month are more but I can remember the first time I ever saw a Shipresponses to my mailout. The first out of the bag is from Dave Raymond, now of Bellevue, Washington. Dave writes that he is married to his "original" wife and the last of their three children is graduating from college this year. Dave spent 10 years active duty on submarines and 16 more in the reserves. He is now inactive as a Capt.

USNR-R. In civilian life Dave is Assistant Vice President in the Bellevue office of Merrill Lynch.

He reports that he knows there are lots of Classmates in the Pacific Northwest and would Uke people to contact him to see if some kind of Class group can be put together. His work phone is (206) 462-8150.

Next up in alphabetical order is Bob Raymond who, with wife Nancy, relocated from Hawaii to San Diego in June 1987. Both their son and daughter attended San Diego State University and remained in California so mom and dad decided to follow them. Bob had been a tax consultant CMA, CPA and realtor in Hawaii. Now he is working to establish a business practice in San Diego during the week and enjoying the area on the weekends.

Terry Rhodes checked in to tell everyone he is living the Ufe of Reilly. He abides in BurUngton, Kentucky where he, wife Judy and sons Forrest, Jr. and Christopher kick back. Son Forrest is a sophomore at the U. of Kansas (NROTC) and Christopher is a senior in high school. Terry fills up his weekdays as Vice President Nuclear Operations for Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation.

Elsewise, Terry is often found on the golf course or watching his sons play American Legion baseball.

Terry and Judy Rhodes with Forrest Jr. and Christopher 59ers. Tom BUIings had some wonderful words; nice things to say, and they were delivered with Class and style.

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From Torry Rogers comes a note that he is currentiy running a Marine Regiment, USMCR at NAS Dallas. Torry and wife Lynette, whom he met in Sydney, AustraUa whUe on R&R m 1971, have three chUdren: two boys and a gjrl. By way of career summary, Torry was in the 3rd Co. and selected the USMC option. He went artUlery, Fleet Marine Officer, 7th Fleet. In 1984 he became CO 14th Marine Regiment USMCR commanding Marines in 19 dties across the country. Tony's last tour of duty wUl be on staff at FMFHQ, Norfolk.

He and Lynette wiU move in late August '87 to Norfolk.

David Ross writes from Norwood, Mass. that he is Director of Business Management for Northrop's Precision Products Division, making gyroscopes for aU of the major defense programs.

This curtent tour foUows a hitch as as Director of Manufacturing. Dave seems happy to be back in the Program Management/Marketing end of the business again. On the personal side, Dave plays racquetbaU to stay in shape and Uves one day at a time, trying to do things with an easy does it attitude. David reports that he and wife Nancy have been married 28 years . . . let's see . . . it's been 27 years since graduation . . . does that mean???

George Ruckersfelt, in Orange Park, Florida gets the terse award of the month . . . exactly 38 words in his response. I think that may be a record.

Brief George says that he is stiU married to wife Barbara; he retired in 1980; he works during the week; does household chores on the weekends; had a heart attack this year and married off one daughter (three more daughters to go). Sort of tells it aU, congratulations George on surviving both a heart attack and a wedding aU within a year.

John Ruhsenberger writes that his is aUve, weU, Uving m Prince Frederick, Md., and looking forward to the footbaU games at USNA this FaU. John is now out of the Navy and working as a Configuration Management Analyst for Unisys Corp. on the ASWOC Project. When not engaged in work, John spends his time gardening, fishing and planning his final retirement. John and wife Debbie are proud parents of daughter Susan who after graduation from high school this year was a finaUst in the Miss Perfect Teen Pageant. Fortunately, they report, she didn't win. They couldn't imagine having a perfect teenager around the house. Last July 4th John and Debbie hosted a party for the foUowing Classmates and wives: OUvia and Al Bissel, Carol and Jun Duffy, Patti and Chuck Bingemer, Carolyn and WUUe Taylor, and Marilyn and Dave WiUiams. The group arrived on two boats saUed from Annapolis.

Watching everyone go ashore in the two dinghies was worth the price of admission. The trip back out that night was even better. Fortunately aU made it home safely. AU in aU a very enjoyable party due mainly to the good company.

In Bremerton, Washington Chariey Simmons is retired from ComNavLogPac, Pearl Harbor and working for Scott Wetzel Services as Assistant VP for Branch Office Systems. Charley and his former wife are now divorced. Son, Christopher and daughter, Sheri, graduated last year from Western Washington University. Christopher is now an engineer for Boeing and Sheri is a programmer for Kitsap Physician Service. Son Todd, 15, is a junior at Olympic High School. Charley spends his weekends boating and fishing in the magnificent Puget Sound country, with occasional trips up the inland passge to Vancouver Island. Hunting trips for deer and elk with his sons are also great outings. Son Christopher is getting married this Summer to his coUege sweetheart. CharUe has also just been elected to the post of President of the

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Bremerton Central Lion's Club . . . this is the 4th largest in the State, a very chaUenging and time consuming effort. Charley also reports that last April, whUe attencUng a family reunion at his sister's home in Bethesda, Md. he was joined by AUce and Gene Tucker, Harriette and Norm Slezak, and Linda and Ron Bordge. All had a marvelous time sharing memories and trying to figure out how we'U aU get back together.

Frank Simpson can be found in Huntington, W.Va. where he retired in 1980 after 15 years of sea duty, three years overseas shore duty and final two years of shore duty in the States. The famUy is keeping up the Navy tradition through Frank's son-in-law who just made SKC aboard the USS

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and Eliza had their four grandchUdren visit this year for almost a month. He wants aU Classmates on active duty claiming West Virginia as a tax state to know that West Virginia has repealed the exemption for miUtary pay. The exemption is now $2000 vice entire pay!

Our fmal questioimaire retum this month comes from Ron Smith m Cherry HiU, N.J. Ron retired m 1978 and received his MBA in Fmance from the University of Florida the same year. He worked for Square D and National Piggyback Services. He is ciurentiy working for Rhoads Inc. Realtors in Haddonfield, N.J. He is actively involved in real estate and computer appUcations development.

WeU gang, that's all for this month. Hope to see many of you at the Homecoming this year. If not, see you right here next month!

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Pres., Cdr. Frank Dattilo USN (Ret.) Cort. Sec'y Cdr. Jim Ibach USN (Ret.) 10425 Marbury Road Oakton, Va. 22124 The Alumni Association is making a major effort to update their files. If you have not already received a form requesting that you vaUdate the information they have on you, it should be along soon. Please provide your input and send it back quickly. You wiU be helping your Class officers as weU as the Association. If you don't receive it, let us know.

Bob Hofford was in town in late July and met with the Executive Board concerning Class participation in the new USNA Activity Center. The Board has committed the Qass to fimd a memorial mural in the entry haU. By the time you see this article you should have received a maiUng explaining the project. We are excited about the plans and hope to have the formal dedication at our 30th Reunion.

Bob Grabb retired from the Navy at the Naval Telecommunications Command Headquarters 31 March. Bob spent 18 years as a commuiucator; 12 of those years within the NavTelCom claimancy and of those five were in command. RAdm. Artie Campbell gave the retirement speech and Dick Michanx was one of the sideboys at the ceremony held in The Navy Chapel.

Doc White was in town for a promotion board in late May and had lunch with Jim George. Doc said he was packing it in this Summer and wasn't sure where he would settle.

Chuck St. Laurent's daughter Simone and Rick Holly's daughter Karen started MUls CoUege in Oakland, Calif, in August. Hope they behave better than Chuck and Rick did.

Bob Sheridan and his wife Vicki were in the Middle East this Summer involved in some shuttie diplomacy to Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Israel.

Bob has completed his course work for a master's

Bob Sherer in history and is now working on his thesis about airplane production in World War II. Mickey Drustrup was reUeved as CO, Naval Guided MissUes School on 4 June 1987. He has subsequentiy taken over as Code 40, Operational Test and Evaluation Force in Norfolk.

RAdm. Bud Flagg USNR-R was reUeved as Commanding Officer, Naval Reserve Naval Station Keflavik 1066 in a ceremony held on June 13 at NAF Washmgton, D.C. Selected for Flag Rank in December 1986, Bud's next assignment wiU be as the Commsinder, Brooklyn Navy Yard. My thanks to Bart Bartholomew who was in attendance and sent me the program.

In an aU USNA affair, RAdm. VirgU HUl reUeved RAdm. Ralph W. West, Jr., '58 as Commander Submarine Group Five on May 30.

RAdm. James Guy Reynolds, '59, ComSubPac, was the senior participating official. Virg's command consists of Submarine Base San Diego, Submarine Squadrons Three and Eleven, and Submaine Development Group One. He has overaU operational authority and oversight responsibiUty for aU Submarine Force commands in the southwestern United States. 6Iers at the ceremony are, from left to right, Frank Butsko, Dick Ardavany, Jack Mattiace, Virg HiU, Jack AUen, Gary Chapel, Tom BaUy and BiU Eldridge. Absent from the picture is Jim CouUahan.

Received a nice letter from Bob Sherer. He and Diane are back in the States after six continuous years of overseas duty, the last four at the MiUtary Shipmate, October 1987

Assistance Advisory Group in Lisbon. Bob has just taken over as C O of the NROTC Unit at Massachussets Institute of Technology. The unit is in building 20E or 18 Vassar Street and the welcome mat is out. The unit phone is (617) 253-2991 (Autovon 955-4970). He reports that at a recent defense cooperation meeting in Brussels he had a mini-reunion with Denny Sullivan from the Defense Research Testing and Evaluation Office who was one of the speakers and Mike McMillan who was in attendance as an industry representative. For those of us who haven't seen Bob in a while, he is shown standing in front of the Atomium in Brussels which some of you will remember from the 1958 Worlds Fair and Youngster Cruise.

Jack Pappas has relocated to the Washington area where he accepted a position as vice president. Applied Engineering at MAR Incorporated in RockvUle, Md. The Pappas family will move into a new home m Potomac Farms, Gaithersberg.

Wayne Bratschi has gone from OpNav to Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Depot, Yokosuka, Japan. It wiU be a two-three year tour and he and LesUe welcome any of us who make it to Yokosuka.

FinaUy, I saw a picture in the June NRA Magazine of Ted Fenno, Commanding Officer of the NROTC Unit at Pennsylvania State University, presenting a naval sword to the senior NROTC Midshipman who best typifies the ideals of the Officer Corps of the Navy.

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Pres., LCol. Daniel A. Hitzelberger, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Michael H. Shelley 9915 Natick Road, Burke, Va. 22015 My maU box has been a happy place this month, with several impressive letters arriving to be shared with the Class. The first came from Neil Smart, an Army officer surtounded by water: Greetings from the middle of the Mississippi River at historic Rock Island, IlUnois. After seeing so much good news in the column about my more loquacious roommate, Tycoon Jim DeFranda, I decided to check in for the first time in about six years. When last heard from, I was commanding a battaUon at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. We left there in 1983, spent a year at ICAF, then went to Belgium for a year in SHAPE heading up land and missile installation constmction for NATO. My promotion to colonel got us moved to Heidelberg where I was the Constmction Programmer for USArEur and Seventh Army. Would have been glad to have stayed there a whUe but I was selected for colonellevel command and ordered back to the States.

For the past year I've been Commander and District Engineer of the Rock Island Corps of Engineer District. We're a Civil Works district which — among other things — maintains and operates eight locks and dams on the Illinois River and 12 on the "Miss." (It strikes me that aU that time and sweat on Luce Hall's second deck have lent but little to my abiUties to stay within the banks.) Three Corps reservoirs in Iowa keep us busy, too. I'm having the time of my Ufe! My companymate Tom Taylor's description of his "house on the levee and golf course" out at Stockton prompts me to share our own good fortune. Quarters here are an old Victorian home on the National Historic Register. It sits on the

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Rock Island Arsenal golf course on the banks of the Mississippi — my river. It begs for company, so there's a standing invitation for travelers on 1-80 to 1-74 passing through the Quad Cities to stop by — for a chat, a beer, or the night. For reservations: 7 East Avenue, Rock Island, III. 61201. The phone is (309) 793-4033 (H) or (309) 788-6361 (W). For fun, were stiU building, restoring, and playing harpsichords in baroque groups, whenever we can pull one together. My regards to all! I'm StiU Blue and Gold four hours a year!"

Neil, thanks for writing. And for upping the ante in the big-house-by-the-golf-course-near-thewater competition!

The next day, this letter arrived from Brace AUtt in Rancho Mirage, California: It's been about two years since I last wrote, so I thought I would bring things up to date. Things have recently changed dramatically for Peg and me. As you may remember, we moved to CaUfornia about two-and-a-half years ago with Westinghouse, where I had been employed since 1969. To make a long story short, in February of this year Westinghouse and I parted company.

It has been very painful and messy, including a heart attack for me, and it is presently in the courts to be settled. It is still hard to understzmd how, after 17 successful years, including meeting or exceeding every defined objective for the last year, a short-notice termination could have happened. WeU, Peg and I are "hanging tough" and wiU come through in fine style.

This past weekend we had the great pleasure of going down to San Diego to be present at the Change of Command ceremony when my friend and companymate BUI Hughes took over as ComSubRon Three. Bill and Dottie look great and we had a wonderful time with them . . . except don't bet against BUl or his son on a golf course; they are GREAT golfers!

We also saw the Clyde VanArsdalls and Merrill Donnans at the change of command. Peg and I are also in touch with my ex-roommate Emie Freeman and his wife, Joyce. They are both weU, Uving outside San Francisco and looking forward to the 25th, as are Dottie and BiU and Peg and I. We would like to invite any Classmates who are in the Palm Springs or Southern California area to please call or stop by. We always have room. Our address is 70880 Sunny Lane, Rancho Mirage, CaUfomia 92270. The phone is (619) 324-0832.

Thanks for writing, Bruce, and thanks especially for the warning about golfing with Bill Hughes!

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Travis Beard in late-July when he was in Washington for his Naval Reserve active duty.

He's just as mellow — and sharp — as ever, so his challenging job as Senior Emergency Planner at New Hampshire's Seabrook Station nuclear power plant is a very good fit. Travis and Joan have two sons, Travis (17) and CUfford (9). Our first photo this month shows CUff and his dad at this year's father-son game in the Exeter Mighty Mites league. (I understand that Emergency Planners have to be very good at skating on thin ice...)

Our second photo comes from Paul Tobin. It shows Paul and Mario Fiori as they were preparing to make their calls on USS IOWA in Newport earlier this year. Paul is C O . of the Surface Warfare Officers' School, and Mario is C O . of the Naval Underwater Systems Center. Paul, Lynne, and their family have been in Newport for a little over a year now and have a well-established welcome mat ready for any Classmates who may be passing through.

Here's an interesting letter from Jim Kenney, who lives in Orange, California, and has assumed the duties of Corresponding Secretary of the Los Angeles chapter of the USNA Alumni Association: I resigned in August of 1960, having obtained a turn-back to the Class of 1964. My retention

had apparently been determined by weighing a Class record for flunking math against an exceptionally high aptitude for the service. Before becoming a Midshipman I had enjoyed one-anda-half years at NAPS after two-and-a-half years in the Fleet. My astigmatic waiver (plus an overbite) precluded flying and surface warfare command, my math record dissuaded me from engineering, and submarine duty terrified me.

Amazingly, the Superintendent considered my prior years of enlisted active duty and initiated my discharge from the service rather than returning me to the Fleet. Since September of I960 I have obtained, through on-the-job training, my BS, MS and PhD in sales and marketing.

A Navy press release reports that Gerry MulhoUand received the Meritorious Service Medal earlier this year for his performance of duty as Assistant Program Manager for (unnamed) Class Submarine Constraction, Naval Sea Systems Command. He directed the timely completion of seven newly constructed attack submarines and the a c c o m p l i s h m e n t of their p o s t - s h a k e d o w n availabilities. This tempo was the highest experienced in the history of the attack submaine program. Pete Soverel is now Commanding Officer of the N R O T C unit at the University of Washington.

FinaUy, the Fairfax, Virginia, Journal has given me permission to reprint the following portions of a sports feature which appeared in its 2 July issue under the headline, "Navy lacrosse alumni crack sticks with youthful N . Va. foes": When George Tracy, John Burns, Ted Willandt, and Murph McCloy walked off a lacrosse field 24 years ago they were part of the best team in the nation. As members of Navy's varsity team they helped the Naval Academy win its fourth consecutive national title. Twenty-four years later, though, things are different. When these four men and the rest of the Navy Alumni lacrosse team walked off the field in FaUs Church on Tuesday night, they had just suffered through a 22-2 thrashing in a Fairfax County Adult Summer Lacrosse League game. But don't think the men were hurt by the defeat. They weren't, because they hadn't expected to win the game.

On this night the winning came in playing. 'Lost, who lost?' asked Burns, who at 47 is the oldest member of the team. 'I played midfield and attack, so I won.'

The League is comprised mostly of curtent and former coUegiate players in their 20s. However, when Burns found out that one of the league's

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regular teams was not going to play this year, he decided to get a group of former Navy players and join. Only about 20 percent of the Navy Alumni team is the age of players on other teams, so there wiU probably be few, if any, victories for the Navy Ahimni. Thai may not matter much since the Navj- Alumni team plays for the sheer joy of the game. 'It's fun,' said Tracy. 'The trick is not to get upset. It's not winning that counts, but trying to win. Once you win it's over,' he explained. 'It's just the chaUenge. The physical chaUenge, that's fun.'

Let that serve as an inspiration to us aU! Perhaps a respectable number of us wUl participate in Alumni sports when we're in AnnapoUs for the Twenty-Fifth Reunion next year. It's less than a year away now, so start making your plans to be there with us! In the meantime, write to me.

Morry Kemple just assumed command of the EL PASO after a tour as XO of SARATOGA. Morry and Judy have two in coUege and one in elementary school. Morry also repwrted that Joe Praeher was taking over CAG-8.

Marcus Friedman is CO of the Naval Guided MissUe School after serving as Deputy Chief of Staff of ComSubLant. Marcus and Ronnie Lynne are Uving in Virginia Beach. They have a son in junior coUege and a daughter in high school.

Nick Markoff is now the athletic director at Maret School in Washington, D.C. and coaches footbaU as weU. He and Mary Uve in Germantown, Mar>'land. ChUdren, Monica, Nick, and NataUe are aU attending BYU. Monica is getting married in August. They also have two at home. Nick is stiU a Naval Reservist.

John Meyer is m charge of CinCLantRt QUALITY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; '63 maintenance. He and Tina have a son each at University of Virginia and Virginia Tech whUe a younger daughter is stiU in elementary school.

Jerry Ellis just took over as Commander Submarine Squadron Six. Jerry had been senior Membership: 58" member of the nuclear propulsion examining board. He and Rosemary just moved to Virginia Pres., Capt. Thomas J. Swartz USNR Beach. Kevin wiU be a freshman at Florida State.

Cort. Sec'y, Jerold F. (Jerry) Anderson Karri is a jtmior in high school and Chris is a sixth 5173 Dungaimon Rd., Fairfax, Va. 22030 grader.

703/278-8277 Jack Kraft attended the same Armed Forces Keith Werner sent us a newsy letter updating us Staff CoUege course with Tom. Jack and Maxine on his family's activities as weU as some news on Classmates he has recentiy seen. Keith and Kathy Uve in Seattie where Jack is an engineering test pUot are planning on attending the 15th reunion and for Boeing where he fUes test fUghts on the B-737, just realized they wiU also be celebrating other B-747, B-757, and B-767 airplanes. Jack is CO of reunions that same year. Kathy and Keith wfll both a reserve unit at Whidbey Island, NavAirSys-1589.

Steve Laabs is a neighbor of the Lautenbacher's. be celebrating 30-year high school reunions in Omaha as weU as Kathy's 25th reimion at He is in charge of Plans and Programs on the Duchesne CoUege. Since they've missed several CinClantFlt staff. Steve has a son at USNA (Class previous gatherings they plan on making up for of '89) a daughter at Virginia and one in high school. lost time.

Jim Tolbert reports that notification has been The Werners recentiy saw Harriet and Ward aarit, PCO of SAN JACINTO (CG-57) at tiie com- sent to six chUdren of deceased Classmates that missioning of ANTIETAM (CG54) in Baltimore this they wiU be receiving scholarship assistance this past June. Ward is very busy in Pascagoula get- year. Our drive for additional ftmds continues. If ting the ship ready to be commissioned next year you have not contributed at aU or hve not yet made in Texas before returning to Norfolk for home- this year's contribution, checks can be sent to Capt. James K. Tolbert, 8929 Arley Drive, porting.

Keith is presentiy a senior member of the Springfield, Va. 22153. Check should be made out engineering staff at the Electtonic Systems Depart- to "Class of 1964 Memorial Scholarship Fund." ment of RCA in Moorestown, N.J. He is working on combat system engineering projects for platforms such as the Aegis cruiser as weU as NATO, Membership: 56% German, Taiwan and Japanese frigates. He is also doing some work on the SEAWOLF submarine.

Pres., Cdr. Hugh W. Howard Jr. USN Working at an adjacent desk is Jay Russell who Sec'y, Cdr. Dave Anderson USN (Ret.) just moved north from the Patuxent River area. 7845 BeUa Karen Place, Jay has a son who is a Youngster at USNA and La JoUa, CaUf. 92037 a daughter who just finished high school.

619/453-3938 (H) or 619/225-8401 (H) Kathy is now working as an administrator at a When it rains, it pours. Have lots to report skiUed nursing faciUty for the elderly near Atiantic City. Eldest son, Kurt, is working in restaurant about this month, so much so that I'U probably management in JacksonviUe, N.C. Kent is a break it up in instaUments nd continue next month, sophomore at Drexel University smdying architec- mostiy due to a real beUwether event for the Class tural engineering where he is a member of the var- of '65: The Assumption to Command By a sity crew. Katherine is a senior in high school. She Classmate of a Battieship! Yes, congratulations has reboimded from severe injuries suffered in an are in order for Doug Katz who took command auto accident to win several medals in synchroniz- of USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) in impressive style at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard on 8 August. ed swimming championships.

Tom Swartz writes to teU us he spent a "cool" Doug's come a long way from the days of being two weeks in Norfolk at the Armed Forces Staff Second Class where it took the inspired tutoring CoUege. The temperatures and the humidity made of Steve McDonald (as Steve teUs it) to keep Doug the ninety's most every day. Steve Laabs and Jerry from bUging his "Steam" coiu-se, to today, where EUis helped organize a '64 lunch whUe Tom was he commands one of the largest steam plants afloat. Doug had previous tours in USS PERRY in town. The foUowing is what he learned: Connie Lantenbacher is now the CO of Naval (DD-884), USS Jom< PAUL JONES ( D D G - 3 2 ) , Station Norfolk. He and wife, Susan, have sent Desuoyer School, USS MAHAN ( D D G - 4 2 ) as XO, daughter, EUzabeth, off to Stanford and younger ComCruDesGra Two Staff as Surface Operations son, John, is stiU at home. Connie recentiy com- Officer and more recently as CO, USS DEYO (DD-989) where, through Doug's leadership, the pleted two marathons.

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DEYO was awarded two Unit Conmtendations and his squadron's Battie Efficiency " E " . In shore tours, Doug earned an MS in Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, served as Shipboard Advisor with the Fleet Command Advisory Unit in Vietaam, graduated from the Command and Staff Course, Naval War CoUege, served widi the Program Planning and Budgeting Officer on the CNO's staff and was Weapwns Systems Engineering instractor and Chairman of the Professional Education Committee at USNA prior to reporting to NEW JERSEY. The change of Command ceremony was impressive enough on the foc'scle of the 60,000-ton ship in dry dock in Long Beach and the remarks of the guest speaker, VAdm. Henry Mustiai, '55, DCNO for Plans PoUcy and Operations, and the outgoing praise of Doug's achievements. Doug had served with both Flag officers. Our Class was also weU represented at the ceremony, at a dinner at the Long Beach O'Club that evening and at a breakfast and tour of the ship for Classmates and friends on Sunday, 9 August. Present at the Change of Command were the foUowing: Pete Gness, Denny Wedekind, Steve McDonald, John Mickelson, Frank Wilson, Vince Li^gi, John Quisenbary, Denny and Karen McComb, Dan and Marty HiU, Jack and Joan Kohl, Judd and Sue Halenza, Brian Lantier, George Hurley, Don and Karen Brown, Jim Stark, Skip and Vicki Storey, Mike Malone, Mike Paul, Norm Fluhrer and yours truly and Barbara.

Doug & Sharon Katz, and Leroy Katz (Doug's dad) Am expecting some more photos and wiU include them in next month's column. I think Steve McDonald summed it up best, "Taking command of a battleship is a triumph for Doug and his famUy and the Class of '65." Doug did however, put the kabash on painting out the '62 on NEW JERSEY'S huU in favor of a '65 whUe aU his Classmates were aboard. Gness forgot the paint, anyway. WhUe on the subject of battieships, you aU should know that Dick Genet is a former XO of NEW JERSEY and Andy Fahy is cturentiy XO of MISSOURI, both Ukely in Une for possible command tours of MISSOURI, IOWA, NEW JERSEY or

WISCONSIN, now being refitted.

Pete Gness, John Mickeson and Denny Wedekind came to Long Beach via Moffett Field, where they attended Skip Moyer's change of command of NAS, Moffett Field. Other Classmates attending Skip's change of command were Tom Dames, Chip Allen and Susie and John General.

In July, Gayle and BUl Hancock passed through San Diego. BUl was en route his ship, USS WoRDEN (CG-18), homeported out of Pearl Harbor but deployed to the Mid-East for BUls' change of command. Gayle wiU be heacUng to Pearl in a few months when WORDEN is scheduled to retum Shipmate, October 1987

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At the change of command aboard NEW JERSEY from deployment. Barbara and I enjoyed having BiU and Gayle for dinner as well as Sharon and Doug Katz and Frank WUson, while the Katz's were in San Diego, and we welcome calls from other Classmates visiting the SDGO area. Paul Marshall checked in this month. He's joined Brown & Root Development, Inc. as a Senior Manager in their Civil Engineering group. Paul said the decision to leave CRS Sirrine, also in Houston, was difficult, but he's excited about the chaUenge of working for one of the world's largest engineering and construction companies. Paul wiU be working in business development, contract negotiations, and some program management.

I noted in the San Diego newspaper that Jack Stark took command of USS LEAHY (CG-16) in San Diego in JiUy. Jim had come from a year's duty with CNO's staff, foUowed by three years of duty assigned to the White House and National Security CouncU staff. I also discovered from Jack Kohl that we have a Classmate who is the chief engineer at Disneyland in Anaheim: Roy Lycett, and I'U bet he has his hands full.

I caUed Chip Seymour in August. Chip has extended at the Naval Academy where he's Director of Candidate Guidance. Says he knows of the foUowing Classmates now working at USNA: Froggy Kristensen, Andy Waldron (USNA Supply Officer), Jim Weston (USNA PubUc Works Officer), Pat DonneUy (Deputy for Management), and Chuck Riedel (JAG officer). Chip also gave me a rundown on our Class offspring now attending USNA: Lee Watkins, Chuck Riedel, Paul Reason, Wyman Howard and Joe Hansen, aU with sons in USNA '90; Pat Donnelly, a son in USNA '89 and one in NAPS to enter with the Class of '92; and BiU Zuna, Howie Koss and Ed Moninger aU with sons in the Class of '91. Amazing!

The Alumni Association sent me a couple of news releases this month. It seems that both Jim Rohrbach and Kurt Juroff graduated from the Dave Anderson, Jack Kohl, Pete Gness, Brian Lantier, and Steve McDonald

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Naval War College in early August. Way to go, guys! Pete Gness and 1 also talked about our 25th Reunion, coming up in 1990. Pete would like all Classmates interested in attending to send $50 to Pete and specify your preference of the Hilton, Calvert House or Annapolis Hotel (100 rooms are reserved in each) or other hotel of your choice.

Pete intends to use the interest generated by the room deposits to fund a bunch of activities for the 25th, starting on Thursday with a Crab Feast. WiU also have totus available of Washington, D.C. for children and others interested. So please get your 50 bucks in to Pete ASAP. Last, Jeff Lewis is coming out (or you may already have it) with a revised USNA '65 Class Directory. If you're aware of changes, please get them into Jeff at 6320 Fox Run Circle, Jupiter, Fla. 33458, (305) 746-6644 or (305) 845-5322. Will continue next month. Take care, y'all. Dave

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Pres., LCol. J. Michael KeUy USMC East Coast Corres.: Corr. Sec'y. Cdr. Mike Baird 63 FrankUn Street, AnnapoUs, Md 21401 West Coast Corres.: Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. 5705 Friars Rd. -51 San Diego, Calif. 92108 By the time you read this, the hot days of Summer should only be memories. It was a very hot Summer in the Washington area, but that didn't stop a few stalwarts from participating in the family picnic. Pete Howton, the Saad, Gratzius, KeUy, Eubanks, Scudi, Payne, Spikes, Dudley, Snaider, Gadberry families and Mike Chandler and date, and I all braved the heat. The food and socializing more than made up for how hot it was, and Mike Chandler was the chef of the day when he managed to convert a frozen package of chicken into a delectable meal in only three short hours.

He took a lot of ribbing, but he was a good sport about it.

In other news, the Executive Committee has been working on several items which will be covered in separate correspondence. Be looking for them.

The mail slot has been bare this month, so that's it for this issue. Any and all inputs are gladly welcomed, and can be sent directly to me or to the Alumni House. BEAT AIR FORCE!

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Pres., Cdr. David E. Church USN Sec'y, Cdr. Don Eraser USN Personnel and Administrative Officer, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 21402 Well, once again I've allowed deadlines to sneak up and catch me unaware. Today is a beautiful sunlight gem, low on humidity and moderate ir) temperature. The sailors on the Bay can delight in the brisk breeze filUng their sails. And I can enjoy sitting in front of my computer while typing these lines for you all to read a month or so hence. If you haven't read between the Unes, I wish I'd started this task in the gray raininess of yesterday so I could be outside today. Such is Ufe. But yesterday I was enjoined in what I call the "Battle of the Machines." I'm sure you've experienced something similar. The battle occurs when a few of your inanimate objects band together in a conspiracy of inoperateness. I'd nursed an aiUng air conditioner back to health with the successful operation of a new "motorectomy" and wiring. I'd also transplanted a new circuit board into Zack, my Zenith computer. Both the air conditioner and Zack decided to reject these new offerings on the same day. So far, any attempts at reconcUiation have faUed. These stupid machines don't iinderstand how much I had to pay for those new parts. With this kind of luck going for me, I'm sure a car wUl stop working soon, too.

This machine stuff runs in threes, also.

At least the mailman has been good to me. Chris Gates wrote awhile back. He's one of several folks who I'U miss not seeing at the Reunion (which will have been a smashing success by the time you read this). Seems he's got one of those admirals who demands work from him. While we are toasting and tippling, Chris will be debriefing the Fall NATO exercise in England and Norway. His new home will be in West Springfield, Virginia as he makes his appearance on the D.C. scene for the first time I believe. We'll catch up with him there someday, I'm sure.

Plebe Mom, Debbie Scheu, the better half of the Dave (she caUs him David â&#x20AC;&#x201D; why is it the wives refer to their husbands by their full first names?) wrote about their excitement over David Jr.'s acceptance to the Academy. We were once neighbors in Chula Vista, and after a CO tour aboard EDSON in Newport, the Scheus have returned to California and live about a mile from their old homestead. Dave is now the Surface Operation Officer to Commander, Carrier Group Seven headed by Admiral Lyle Bull. For a small fee I'm willing to sell Dave some valuable inform mation on the good admiral. Admiral Bull was a shiny new LCdr. in VA-196 when I first met him in the late sixties. He had by that time been awarded the Navy Cross, and had forgotten more about the A-6 Intruder than I ever learned. But I digress. Debbie's letter shared the dream of two young men, her son David Jr. and Nathan Smith.

They have played soccer together off and on since the age of seven. They both graduated from San Diego Catholic High, driving together every day, playing varsity sports while getting very good grades â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and dreaming of the chance to go to the Naval Academy. The dream has come true for both. Nathan is the son of another Classmate, Ray Smith. Ray has recently completed a tour as CO of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One. Debbie also included a picture of two pairs of USNA moms.

One pair for the Class of '67, and one for the Class of '91. They aU look so young, I couldn't teU them apart without the caption!

A letter from world traveler, raconteur, and imconvicted pederast Bud "Light" Barnes crossed my desk recentiy. He has been busy cortespyonding to his 26th company compatriots in an effort to organize for the Reunion. Sounds Uke this group is destined to have nothing but good times, I'U have to check in at their party room to confirm this.

Greg MarshaU caUed in with the news of his retirement and subsequent hiring as a civiUan. Greg wiU be with a multimilUon doUar firm in the aircraft fixing business. He'U be working out of Oakland International Aiiport and moved aU the way around the block from where he was renting in Alameda. That way the Marshall offspring can attend the same schools, family friends are stiU close by, and Greg can use the same bookie for 49er footbaU games. Sounds good to me, and others I'm sure who wiU have to renew squabbles with those forked-tongued detaUers and wonder about which part of the globe we'U be sent to next.

Checking aboard USNA recentiy have been Steve WoodaU and Don Downing. Steve owns Luce HaU and nice digs on Porter Road. Don wiU be inhabiting LeJeime HaU and taking care of the newest Downing infant. We 67ers are buUding a decent local community. I had the honor to hold an informal retirement ceremony for Jim Buttinger not too long ago. Jim was a stalwart in the Math Department here and has settied in Crabtown.

Later I stopped in at his i)ost-retirement festivities in the Littie Campus on Maryland Avenue. In a rapidly changing city that wiU soon lose aU evidence of the "quaint and historic" nature it once held, its nice to know a few of the places and names remain as we remembered them.

Dave Davis is also headed our way in Annapolis.

His change of command of MONOGAHELA occtured on 5 August, and he wiU eventuaUy take over as Director of Professional Programs at USNA. WhUe CO, Dave deloyed to the Indian Ocean, visiting Singapore and Subic Bay. His ship received the Navy Unit Commendation for opeations in the vicinity of Libya, and also garnered a Meritorious Unit Commendation, Departmental Battie Efficiency ExceUence Awards and the CNO Safety Award. Bravo Zidu!

Bob Hawthorne relinquished command of the submarine CINCINNATI in September. I tUdn't get any word on his next assignment, maybe one of you folks can pass that along later.

"Spider" Jack Wood, late of CarGra 4, p>enned an epistie from his new area of concern â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the C2/Tactics desk at ComNavAirLant. At any rate, a lot of air has passed under the wings since Jack and I turned up the volume on Sam and Dave tunes beyond the threshhold of pain in the bachelor days of Pensacola. I hear from a new local spy that he StiU plays the guitar as weU as he ever did (no further comment necessary). Jack sent in photographic evidence of a gathering of eagles at the Fighter Fling in Virginia Beach. In attendance to wimess the passing of our Class into retirement eUgibUity on 6 June were BUl Cross, XO of TEDDY (CVN-71); Larry Morris, safety officer on INDY, Joe "Dog" Daughtry, operations officer on JFK; Don "Buddha" Marietta, CO of NRD Qeveland; Chuck DeGroy, CO of VF-IOl; and of course Spider Jack hunself. Missmg m action, but reportedly dragged topside and ravished by a beautifiU woman repwrted to be his wife, was Tim Winters, XO of JFK. Chuck DeGray is headed for an XO slot on AMERICA after he hangs up his Grim Reaper hehnet bag for the last time.

Bob "Ramjet" Ramsay and wife Kathy held an "0-11" wetting down party to celebrate their elevation to captain and commander, resf)ectively. Now aU we need is to have the Navy startup the frozen

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The foUowing is a list of 68'ers who are COs of ships there in Charleston: Mike ToUefson USS STONEWALL JACKSON (SSBN-634); Dick Coleman USS DEWEY (DDG-45); Marc Pelaez USS SUNFISH

(SSN-649) (Note: Just saw where Marc recentiy completed his tour and is heading for NavSea); Orval Sweeney USS SAND LANCE (SSN-660); and Eric Oser (PCO) USS SAM RAYBURN (SSBN-635).

Early start on 20th Reunion for '67 promotions so they can enjoy the money. They'U be raking in enough to sponsor the rest of the Class for the 25th Reunion!

In closing, I'd Uke to mention that this column is nearly my last one. I'U save some memorable words for the final countdown. In the interim please begin sending your column material to our new scribe, Jim McNeece. Jim wiU be heading the effort beginning in 1988, but wiU have to meet a deadline sooner than that. His address is 4832 King Solomon Drive, Annandale, Virginia 22003. More anon.

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Pres., Cdr. KendeU M. Pease USN Cort. Sec'y. Leo Knehn 531 WUson Road AnnapoUs, Md. 21401 When this hits the street we shoiUd be weU into FaU and footbaU, but its pretty hard to unagine when it's stiU 100 degrees outside!! As you read this we wiU have also enjoyed smother fun Homecoming Weekend (early this year) and looking forward to even bigger things with Number 20 next year. Enough rambling . . . these lead-ins are always the hardest part!

Received a brief note from Zene Guriey now residing in Zoomie country. Zene, wife Kim, daughter Renee, 15, and son Patrick, 11, Uve in Colorado Springs. Kim is expecting in December.

Zene works for an investment firm m the area. He writes that he would reaUy Uke to hear from Duane GUsan, Tony Flarey, Andy Anderson, and John Cartwright.

George Gardner penned a letter to bring us the latest on the EDO community and the Charleston area. George repwrts seeing Bob Hcrfihan and Mike ToUefson regularly at the shipyard. He also notes that Dick Coleman and famUy are next door neighbors in base housing. FoUowing is the Ust of EDOs and George's knowledge of ciurent assignment for '68ers: Jon Bergner, CO, SIMA, Newport; Roy Brennon, Projects and Repair, SUPSHIPS, San Diego; Bob Brown, Assistant for DART Program, NAVSEA (SEA-091D); BiU David, CO, SIMA, Guantanamo Bay; Lael Easterling, BoUer Engineering Division, NAVSEA (SEA-05); George Gardner, QuaUty Assurance Officer, Charleston Naval Shipyard; Tom HeUman, Projects Officer, SUPSHIPS, Jacksonville; Bob Holihan, P&E Superintendent, Charleston Naval Shipyard; Lance Home, Director, SUBSAFE and QuaUty Assurance, NAVSEA, (SEA-92Q); Randy McGough, AEGIS Cruiser Test Manager, NAVSEA (PMS-400); Dave Steere, Director, SurveUance Suite, NAVSEA (SEA-06); Ken TiUotson, Combat Systems Engineering for DD 963, NAVSEA (SEA-06); and Greg Wood, SSN-688 Project Office, NAVSEA (PMS-393).

Thanks for aU the info, George...

Received a news release on Dennis Dugan. Dennis joined Laboratory Resources, Inc. of Westwood, New Jersey as vice president and general manager. According to the release, Dennis wiU be responsible for aU operations activities, including technical and analytical services, sales and marketing, as weU as administrative functions.

Dennis and his famUy Uve in New Providence, New Jersey. Congratulations on the new position, Dennis.

Before wrapping this up for the month, I'm happy to report on another successful group gathering here the first part of August. A Uttie over 30 Classmates met for lunch at the regular spot (Twin Bridges Marriot in Arlington). The foUowing were m attentlance: John Kane, Jack Rose, Art McLaughUn, Bob Lewis, Karl Krumbholz, Dick Borowiec, BUl Ober, John Mayer, Steve Erb, Dave Steere, Bob Evans, Jack Smith, Gordy Peterson, BUl WUt, Russ Hermanson, Fred Cole, Bob Eberth, John Lyons, Joe Conway, Jim CuUen, Pat Sabadie, Larry Poh, Jack Adamson, MUes Staley, Mike Panchura, Randy Wyatt, Al Lingerger, Joe Kavale, KendeU Pease, Ed SuUivan, Rick Bayer, and yours truly. Gordy Peterson, being the good PAO that he is, jotted some bits of information gleaned from conversations at the luncheon: Jim CuUen, ciurentiy a Vice President for International Technology with the BDM Corjwration reported that Dave Sager is employed with Florida Power and Light. (Somewhere in Florida, I presume!) BiU WUt is serving as executive assistant to RAdm. Edney in the Office of Program Appraisal. BiU and famUy are Uving in Woodbridge, Virginia. Steve Erb, one of a number of Classmates at NavAir, changed jobs from the F/A-I8 PMA to Assistant to the Program Director, Tactical Aircraft. Steve noted his oldest son has started the appUcation process for Canoe U. (Class of '92!). AU three sons are strong swimmos.

Steve's wife Jutly is working in real estate in Northern Virginia. Lanry Poh is capping his career with the conclusion of his assignment at OP-63. His last day of active duty was 14 August, with officisd retirement 1 September. John Mayer has worked as a support contractor in the D.C. area for the past ten years. He's curtentiy a principal scientist with ORI, Inc. His primary areas of interest are shipboard energy conservation and other marine engineering work. He interacts with OpNav, NavSea, and NSRDC, AnnapoUs regularly. John is married and the Mayers have three chUdren. Bob Evans is employed with Westinghouse â&#x20AC;&#x201D; buUding radars for aerostats and assisting sister cUvisions with EtoD work. Bob also teaches at night at Johns Hopkins. Ted DooUn was in Washington for a conference and took the time to look up several Classmates. Ted is serving on the staff of CinCPacFIt in Hawaii. The duty and climate obviously appeal to him judging from his lean and fit appearance. He said he reUes on regular swimming to keep the unwanted weight away. Ted plans to be back in the D.C. area at Christmas. He hopes to extend at PacFlt until 1989.

And so it goes for another month. Thank you so much for compiUng all the info, Gordy. It certainly makes this job a Uttie easier. For those in the area, the next local luncheon wiU be on Thursday, 1 October at the usual place (mentioned Shipmate, October 1987

above). If you have any questions call me (Leo) or KendeU. Until next month, here's hoping to see lots of letters in the Class mail box . . . Leo

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Pres., WUIiam H. Newton III Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Peter Renfree USN 3825 S. 7th St. ArUngton, Va. 22204 One of the hardest parts of writing this column is reporting the loss of one of our Classmates.

Sadly, I must do that again as Bill Beatty recently lost his battie with cancer and passed away on 21 June 1987. Our condolences go out to wife, Emily.

BiU lived in Long Beach, Mississippi at the time of his death.

Norm Brown wrote in to make sure I got the word out that he's made 0-4, again, this time in the Chaplain Corps. He even enclosed a photograph as visual proof (something about aviators liking pictures). With wife, Ruth, and three children, (Cartie, 15, Amy, 13, and Tommy, 9. Norm says the promotion was an occasion for more reUef than rejoicing. The Browns live in the Norfolk area where Norm serves on ComNavBase. Orders are in the mail to hun (all detailers say that) for a PCS move to Holy Loch, Scotland, but the money cnmch has lots of moves, including Norm's, in Umbo. Hope you hear soon. Norm.

If you're stiU waiting in a couple of years, don't forget Homecoming. Norm gave the benedictory prayer for a May change of command in Earle, New Jersey when Ron Barrow took the conn of USS SuRiBAcm (AE-21). Ron and AUce have three children, two girls and a boy, Robin, 16, David, 12 and Jenifer, 6. The ages may not be correct, but close enough for government work. Other Classmates Norm's run into in Norfolk include Tom MHcheU, a lawyer at the Navy Legal Services Office, Jerry Padgett, a SWO on the AirLant Staff, NeU Weisberg and Bob Byles. Norm did some vacationing in the New England area this Summer and visited ex-roommate, Steve Josephson, working with United Technologies in Hartford and Glenn Whaley, stationed in Groton, In closing Norm emphasized that the welcome mat is always out. Thanks for all the input. Norm.

Another volunteer Class representative appeared by telephone as Craig Lamrow called the other night to take the responsibility for 8th company.

Craig is Marketing Services Manager for Telecommunications Products at Corning Glass Works in Coming, New York. Craig and Michaele have two children. Shannon, 13, and Justin, 8. A full address wiU be provided in the rep's Isit.

Another one of our Classmates has risen to the spotUght in public office as Dave Deininger was elected as the Wisconsin State Representative from the 47th Assembly District. Dave said his election : has prompted a wind down in his private law practice and, regrettably, transfer from the standly reserve to inactive status. He had been serving as XO of Naval Reserve ComSubRon 14 in MUwaukee. He finds it hard to believe that our 20th Reunion is so close, but then realizes it must be trae as he looks at son, Jonathan, a high school graduate, his brother, Chris, a high school senior and their sister, Emihe, a sixth grader. Yes, time sure does fly when you're having fun . . . Wife, Mary, is a registered nurse and keeps busy working her "free" time with a home health care agency. Dave additionally reporting his contacts with Walt Cnmmings, still in Norfolk after a LAMPS squadron command tour and Jim Turner, who Shipmate, October 1987

RAdm. Parker and Ruth Brown do the honors for Norm

16-Myles Fisher Management Consultants, Inc. P.O. Box 12932 Pensacola, Fla. 32576 (W) (904) 434-1175 19-Dave Prosser 123 Highgreen Ridge Peachtree City, Ga. 30269 (H) (404) 487-6263 (W) (404) 487-6136 23-Tom Pitlman 3-B Port West Townhouses Swansboro, N.C. 28584 (H) (919) 326-1508 (W) (919) 347-2828 24-CharUe Pehl 12219 Millbanks Houston, Texas 77031 (H) (713) 568-1807

27-Bob Rachor 4112 Middlesbrook St. Fairfax, Va. 22032 (H) (703) 250-4329 31-Dave Deininger 2116 llth St. Monroe, Wis. 53566 (H) (608) 325-6394 (W) (608) 266-1192 32-Tom Cavanaugh 4 Porpoise Ct. Northport, N.Y. 11768 (H) (516) 757-9886 (W) (516) 756-0202 33-Ed Schwier 11 Garth Dr. Charleston, S.C. 29407 (H) (803) 763-6164 (W) (803) 743-5563

Keep those letters and pictures coming. Cheers, Pete.

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Dave Deininger and family also resides in Wisconsin, being employed with the Fort Howard Paper company in Green Bay. Charlie Pehl checked in to update his address.

In June, after serving AcDuTra with AssauU Craft Unit One in Coronado, he got together with Tom Etter in the San Francisco Bay area. Tom is C O . of USS AspRO (SSN-648). CharUe also relayed that Tom Van Brunt has command of VA-46.

Now the latest from the Fleet Home Town News Center . . . John Ohlinger received the Sikorsky Helicopter Rescue Award for skiU and courage while participating in a lifesaving mission with a Sikorsky Helicopter. John was C O . of VC-39 at NAS Cubi Point at the time. Larry Diddlemeyer took command of USS MONOGAHELA (AO-178) on 5 August at the Norfolk Naval Station. Larry was previously assigned as Chief Staff Officer to Service Squadron Four. BUI Boese reported for duty with the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa while Dave Mize checked into the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California. Who got the best deal there?

Homecoming '89 is taking more shape. Next month I'll publish the latest status with some idea of cost as far as we can determine now. Volunteers are still needed. Here's the updated list: 2-Dan KoUay 8-Craig Lemrow 11654 Leehigh Dr. 2708 County Line Dr. Fairfax, Va. 22030 Big Flats, N.Y. 14814 (H) (703) 359-0914 (H) (607) 562-8304 (W) (202) 695-3330 (W) (607) 974-4215 3-Tom Nasiro 9-CDR Mike Morrell The Trane Company 8307 West Boulevard Dr. 160C Larrabee Rd. Alexandria, Va. 22308 Westbrook, Me. 04092 (H) (703) 360-7176 (W) (207) 865-6161 12-Roger Henderson 7-John Jacobs Rte. 5 Box 261 7604 Maritime Lane Bedford, Va. 24523 Springfield, Va. 22153 (H) (703) 586-4560 (H) (703) 644-2466

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Pres., Terry R. Huff Sec'y, Cdr. Royal Connell USN 5360 Black Oak Drive Fairfax, Va. 22032 Greetings all and a belated welcome back to school for aU the kiddies out there. The spider who makes his home in my mail box didn't have to worry about being disturbed this past month but I am assured that next month the Marines wiU take care of that. I'm not sure how, they'U probably take out the spider rather than leave any interesting word but we shall see. 1 am not without my methods though, keep that in mind. I did say that I would make something up ...

For those of you who missed it, I urge you to go to your nearest libary and look up a copy of the 27 July Navy Times. Our own illustrious Tom Watson is featured, big as life, photo and all in an article on his return to the Cabrini-Green section of Chicago. We haven't heard from him in a long time, maybe this will spark an update.

1 also got a letter from Dennis Murphy, but in an official capacity unfortunately. He is the CO of USS SPADEFISH and was making a strong pitch to reinstate one of his EM3's.

My only real mail comes from Mrs. Frank Mackensen, whom 1 presume is our own W.J.'s mother. She writes in response to my mention of Charles Todorich's book and enclosed reviews.

BUI Jenkins gave me some news (after some major arm twisting). For those of you who haven't been paying attention, he's over at USNA alledgedly teaching but I think he's using that for something to do when he isn't sailing. This past Summer he spent on the Annapolis-BermudaNewport run. The last by the way before the new 44 footers come in next Summer. He's gotten word that he will be going to Sasebo next Summer to take command of SAN BERNADINO, Congratulations! New arrivals up there include Steve Becker who is the PAO; Paul Zambernardi, the new Sixth Batt Officer; and Mike May, exdrummer of the Spiffies, who is teaching over in the engineering area. Some of the others there include Bob Baeder who is awaiting orders for his PCO course en route to a sub somewhere and Buzz Borries. If you think Bill had a rough Summer vacation, just wait till you hear about Buzz's arduous time. He was forced into being the Midshipman Liaison Officer over in Yokosuka. The problem was that he wasn't allowed to stay there and enjoy it. He had to go down to AustraUa and Hong 83

Kong and other such garden spots ... pxKir feUow. FinaUy, my predecessor, Cari Wick has left the boat school for parts unknown.

BiU also spoke of some of the changes going on.

They have broken ground for the new Brigade Activity Center which is to be on the site of the old Isherwood-MdviUe-Griffin complex. It soimds like Plebe Park is going to bite the dust so to speak, not that there are any more Plebes left... Spjeaking of the entering class, aU of them have new Z-248 computers with their books this year. I don't care what they say you just can't use a computer to fight your way back to noon meal formation Uke you could a sUde rule. The former 80/20 academic mix is out as weU, the class of '90 is about 65% Technical and 35% Humanities and they are developing Ethics/Morals courses for the near future. Looking ahead to the 1990's, the plans include a ninth and tenth wings to Bancroft as weU as a new Humanities buUding to be buUt between the O&F Club and Worden Field.

The new Commandant, some of you may remember as a former Company Officer in Sixth Batt, Capt. Habermeyer. But everyone over there is counting on the wishbone offense and six home games to Uven up the FaU. There have been some moves made as the buUding progresses, for instance, the varsity track is now located outside the back of Mickelson-Chauvenet and the varsity soccer field is at the Hospital Point end of Dewey Field. BUl, writh no modesty whatsoever, pointed out that the Mids garnered the Fowle Trophy as the top CoUegiate Sailing program in the country.

He maintains that his major problems are parking and Japanese Beeties, but he could work at the Pentagon and have those to worry about. Beat Army!

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Pres., Peter P. Schneider Jr. Sec'y, Cdr. BUl WUUams USN 307 Blue Cedar a . , MUlersvUle, Md. 21108 (301) 987-1327 Hi Classmates! By now we've had an opportunity to imwind from yet another Homecoming and many of us are welcoming the cooler FaU weather.

There were a couple of July-August letters. First, From Sankey Blanton, 1 received a note on the continuing effort to identify an appropriate ClassspKjnsored contribution to promote the professional education of Midshipmen. Sankey's been working on this project for some time, now with Chris Weaver's help, and together they are zeroing in on some exceUent ideas. Chris foUowed up with a letter outUning their progress and it looks Uke some outstanding proposals have resulted.

Where our help is most needed is in improvements to the Planetarium in Luce HaU. This faciUty is used by aU Midshipmen and whatever we decide to contribute wiU be of immediate benefit to aU of those future celestial navigators, and of course, our Class wiU receive appropriate continuing recognition. The next you'U see on this is a more formal announcement from your Class officers. meanwhUe, Snakey is back at Chapel HUl pursuing his inaster's degree and a new girl friend, although not partictUarly in that order.

In case you missed my explanation in June's Shipmate please do not confuse this effort with the long-term project of the Class Gift committee ('71 CRUD), which Brian Horais and Terry Foust co-chair. To bring you up to date on this, I must report that this committee met in late June over Branch at the O'Club and got down to some 84

serious business. Beside Terry and Brian, Al Ptak, Mike HaUahan and Ron Spratt were there along with some wives and chUdren. I was invited to wimess the proceedings but since I took no notes, the only contribution I remembered was the bronze-Porsche-on-the-seawaU memorial but don't recaU whose idea it was. By the time this column appiears two more meetings wiU have been held and we'U have a real progress report for aU of you.

NeU Kinnear vn-ote from Norfolk where he works for Sonalysts, Inc., and is working on the V-22 program. NeU ran into Mike Kehoe who was

Now that Summer is over and most everyone is finished with PCS moves and back from leave it's time to get down to some serious writing.

Please keep me informed if you've moved and I'U see that our Class directory is updated, and don't forget to update your Shipmate address. And by the way, does anyone know where Howie RosseU is these days?

Keep the hard and soft news coming. BiU

in the PCO training pipjeline for DANIEL WEBSTER

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(SSBN-626). Mike gave NeU tiiis Ust of submariners who are either in command or slated for command: Dana Roberts (SUNFISH), Mike

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Pres., Cdr. Alfred M. Joseph USN Sec'y, Cdr. Rich Robison USN 1368 MarshaU Lane, Vhgmia Beach, Va. 23455 McBride (GRANT), Tom Flanagan (HONOLULU), Jim Metzger (MINKEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL), Mike DunObviously, the caUs of Summer breezes, vacacan (FINBACK), Harry Sheffield (INDLANNAPOLIS) tions and yachting in the Persion Gulf have and Russ Cair (SHARK). Mike Feeley and Jim Har- resulted in the depletion of aU cortespondence ris were also in the pip)eUne, boats unknown. NeU from the Class maUbox. (Times are tough, guys, also talked to Terry Kremian who moved to the but even a one-liner on a postcard is better than Seattie area a few months ago and is the District nothing.) I did get a caU from Andy Wehrie, who Director of Operations for MCI. Toby Vickery is was trying to track down CharUe George's new working for Mariott's legal department in address (and, unfortunately, didn't get much help Washington. John Mnnde is CinClantFlt CDO from yours truly, who misplaced it). Andy has and passed on to NeU that A. R. MiUer is a been in Rodondo Beach and San Diego area for neighbor of his attached to the Naval Safety the past five years, where he has been working for Center, and John Tennant took command of CRW. The Werhle clan (including wife and two HM-I5 and moved the squadron from Norfolk to Alameda. John Repicky is at OpTevFor in Nor- daughters) Uve at 968 Mimosa Ave., Vista, CaUforfolk. Mac Clark is completing a tour as CO of nia 92083.

By the time this issue is on the street, our 15th Sp)ecial Boat unit 24 and expects to come to D.C. Mac passed on that BiU Sheppard is stiU working reunion wiU be a vivid memory. Any photos, cajjon his "Frog in Space" program as the Sp>ecial tions or stories which you woiUd be willing to share Warfare representative to NASA. Jim Parks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wiU be gratefuUy accepted and dutifully printed. another SEAL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is en route to Scotiand to com- More on the 15th in foUowing columns. mand Special Warfare Group Four. And finaUy, NeU reports that he stiU gets to fly as a weekend "Horse" Horstmaim, where are you? member of HAL-4 and came across Jeff HuU, who aside from working on the V-22 project for More to come. D.O. NavAir, was also recentiy selected for Lt. Colonel.

Thanks for a letter loaded with info, NeU. 1 noticed one submariner missing from Mike's summary was Stan Szemborski. Stan's boat CHICAGO was featured in a Navy Times story and his picture as big as Ufe on the cover after his crew was hosted by the Windy City.

The final letter came from Dave (D.C.) Poyer: Greetings! I haven't seen much of my Classmates recently so perhaps it's time for jm update. I'm Uving in JacksonviUe now, married to AXl KeUy Fisher. It's an odd reversal of roles seeing her go off on six-month deployments . . . the sixth novel. Stepfather Bank is due out from St. Martin's in hardcover in August, with two more due in the Spring, one suspense and one Navy novel. I'm stiU a reservist, with the staff of RedCom Eight.

For those of you who missed it in the JulyAugust Shipmate, 1 highly recommend D.C.'s exceUent article which shows his talents as a writer, researcher and historian. He also shows promise as a future Class secretary (perhaps after he gets a few more books under his belt).

Pieces from press releases . . . (Newport, R.L) Cdr. Frank Walker graduated from Naval War CoUege and in the top 20 percent of his class.

(Oeiras, Portugal) Cdr. Charies F. (Chic) Buriingame of Alexandria, Va. participated as a reservist in Exercise Op>en Gate 87 with Commander-inChief Iberia, Atlantic Area. (Gaeta, Italy) Cdr. Dan Welch received the Meritorious Service Medal as Repair Officer aboard the destroyer tender PUGET SOUND. He is now serving with the Supervisor of ShipbuUding in Mayport, Fla. (U.S. and Honduras) Maj. Dave Storey USMC participated in exercise SoUd Shield 87 with 2nd Force Service Support Group, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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Pres., LCdr. Bruce Spalding USNR Sec'y, Mr. Dirk P. D. Mosis HI 4409 Underwood Road, Baltunore, Md. 21218 Rick EUiott caUed from Northern Virginia this week. He is a consiUtant with STS Consultants after leaving Amoco. He and the famUy EU-e happy to be back in the area, and they wiU be Uving in Reston.

The foUowing is a Ust of Classmates who have been selected to Commander. Paul Ryan and I have gone over the Ust. If we have missed anyone, please caU or write; the oversight would be inadvertent: John Allen, James Boland, Darl Anderson, James Chapman, WUUam Anderson, WiUiam Clair, Robert Barnes, Danny Clarkson, Robert Bartron, Norman Cook, Joseph Benkert, Charles Coop)er, Wesley Bergazzi, Jeffrey Crews, Stephen Bemasconi, James Destafney, WiUiam Blake, Comad Donahue, James CampbeU, Thomas Enright, Evan Chanik, Thomas Peeks, Robert Christensen, Rory Fisher, Robert Clarey, John Fleming, and Frank Coleman.

Mark Gabrynowicz, John Dailey, Robert Gibson, Wilson Decker, Marc Goldberg, Patrick Denny, John Gorman, Richard Dick, WiUiam GoulcUng, WUUam Dunaway, John Gregor, Robert Ford, James Haggart, Roger Francisco, James HamUn, Thomas Gallagher, Robert HartUng, Craig Henderson, David Hert, RandaU Hess, James HiUenmayer, Thomas Holt, Louis Hughes, Jacob Johnson, James Kane, Jeffrey Keho, James KeUy, Robert Klaus, David Kohler, Joseph Krajnik, and Arthur Kuehne.

Shipmate, October 1987

Paul Landers, Dennis Gillespie, Mark Golay, Thomas Gorman, Jeffery Grant, George Greanlas, Dwight Handforth, Ross Harding, Russell Harris, John Harvey, Scott Hendrickson, Steven Ingram, Orion Keifer, Barry Kelly, John Kenny, Thomas KUcUne, Francis KUngseis, Steven Kunkle, Roger Lanning, Douglas Law, Carl Lindner, John Maher, David MarshaU, Robert Maslowsky, Louis McGinty, Tunothy Meyer, John Midgett, Vincent Mocini, James Moseman, Lawrence Myers, Richard Myers, Patrick Nelson, Vincent Nigro, Eric Olson, Fred Orchard, Colin Osborn, George Parish, Craig Pierce, and Glenn Powers.

Peter Marzluff, Robert Maskell, Terrance McKearney, David Mericle, George Mikolai, WUUam Montgomery, WiUiam Morrison, Michael Murray, Michael Myers, Thomas Nadeau, Hugh Nelson, Robert Nestierode, David Perrich, Ronald Provencher, Thomas Reid, WiUiam Reynolds, Michael Rowland, Thomas Russell, William Sanderson, Richard Severinghaus, Howard Sidman, Michael Simpson, James Snead, John Sparaco, Stephen Sudkamp.

Thomas Thompson, Terry Tilton, Theodore Turnblacer, Richard Virgilio, Michael Rader, Donald RandaU, Raoul Reese, Peter Reinhardt, Kai Repsholdt, James Russell, Stephen Sammon, Peter Scala, Paul Sherland, WiUiam Short, John StencU, John Stevenson, Dan Thigpen, Charles Trahan, WUUam Ungvarsky, Pierte Vining, and Dana Vugteveen.

FmaUy, Robert Watts, CarroU White, David WUlmaim, Donald WUson, Randolph Ni, Charles Weitz, Randy Wight, Craig Wilson, Eugene WUson, Brian Young, James Zortman, Otto Reimann, Timothy Scheib, Kenneth Smith, Rand Fisher, WiUiam Yerkes, Fred Zeile, Matthew Rogers, James Etro and Jonathan Malay.

Congratulations! (There wiU be a lot of wetting down parties!)

Unrestricted Une command selectees for the Reserves was sent to us by Tim Taylor. Again, if we have missed anyone, please call or write: OUn Armentrout, WUUam Bartron, Dean Brown, Kenneth CaUse, John Cory, Robert Adams, James Ayres, Neil Beck, Thomas Broderic, Robert Bumes, Larry CareUo, Edward Champion, John Cotton, Allan Eurek, Paul Fitzgerald, George Giessing, Randy Glasnapp, Dennis GrabuUs, Steven Hansen, Donald Hopkins, Andrew Depender, David Dodge, John Edvardsen, and John Evans.

Arthur Foskett, TaUy Fox, James Gordon, AUen Hansen, Dale Helmer, Paul Hendrickson, Thomas Huegerich, Max Kalafat, Larry King, William Kurz, John Japuntich, Michael Kelley, Steven Klein, Mark Kohring, George Lassetter, Daniel Madden, Kevin McCleskey, John McHenry, Albert Miller, Joseph Mahaley, John Mcintosh, and Burt MiUer. Roger Nolan, Gary Nowak, John Patton, Brace PoUock, Dale P u h r m a n n , Thomas Simmonds, Mark Skorich, William Nielsen, Michael Nolan, Robert Norman, Stephen Oswald, John Pechonis, John PilU, Jack Pohlmeyer, Steven Poppy, Robert Preston, Brian Rich, Gregory Rose, Ronald Scudder, Nicholas Smilari, David Stacy and Gregory Straessle.

Finally, Timothy Taylor, Christopher Tompkins, James Vansickle, George Watt, Bruce Spalding, Robert Stephenson, Don Sticinski, Thomas Tesoriero, David Toms, Jeffrey WoU and Michael Zimet.

Congrats!

Tim writes the following from New London: Until very recently, three Classmates were working for the Underseas Systems Department of the General Electric Company in Syracuse Shipmate, October 1987

'73ers at Patuxent River (read "Sonar-makers"). Mike Trent resigned his commission, hanging up his black shoes after 14 years, to join GE as a marketing manager for Anti-Submarine Warfare-Advanced Technology Development. Mike O'Sullivan likewise has become a marketing manager for ASW Products and Services. Sully worked on the radar side of FE for over a year, and before that, he was with Peat, Marwick, Main in Newport. I was up in Syracuse as weU until I was 'Peter principle'd' upstairs to become the GE Aerospace Programs Manager for Southern New England. My office is now at 305 Huntington Street, New London, Conn. 06320, (203) 447-9053. Carol and three Taylor-tots will move down in August (what a time to leave Skaneateles Lake!) and we'll be Uving at 90 Atlantic Avenue, Groton Long Point, Conn. 06340. AU Classmates, yes even Marines, bubbleheads and jet jocks, are welcome.

I have already run into the likes of one old shipmate in Newport. Cdr.(S) Bob HartUng, looking every bit Uke Arnold Schwartzeneggar in the "Terminator," is now stationed at the prestigious Surface Warfare Officer complex, teaching prospective CO's and XO's 'how to do it right.' Bob arrived in June from a very successful XO tour aboard USS Ctmrs (FFG-38).

I'm telling you, its unbelievable but I think he knows what he's talking about! Of course he does, and he just finished that tour with a brand new SQR-19 Towed Artay Sonar, that proved to be terrific. (A GE system, in case you believed aU of that.) Bob's famUy wUl join him in Newport in late July.

Lastly, I noted in the July issue of Surface Warfare Magazine that the USS TAURUS (PHM-3) received a CNO Safety Award. TAURUS is commanded by our own Cdr.(S) Vince Mocini.

With a hydrofoil for a command, I wonder how Vince's water skiing has progressed?

That's all I've got for right now. I wasn't around for the IRA's this year, so I don't know if you neglected to caU me again this year. I hear though that Dave Kucik is stUl doing very well in Wisconsin.

Thanks, Piker!

Aloha from Bob Ford, John Graham's and my roommate, from Diego Garcia. It has been confirmed that Bob and Barbara were married on 28 June 1986 in MakakUo, Hawau. We are happy for you. Best wishes! After Department Head Tour at VP-1, Bob is to be Officer-in-Charge of the Patrol Wing One Detachment until July 1988.

Bob's name appears above. Congrats! Barbara is a Lieutenant at US CINC P A C , Camp Smith, Hawaii in the Office of Legislative Affairs. Aloha, Bob! T.P. GaUagher writes from "somewhere at sea" on board KOELSCH (FF-1049). Patrick is 2Vi now, and a wild man. Kathy is looking after him and the Navy in Jacksonville. Tom has verbal orders to the D.C. area, but is waiting to get the real thing in writing. Tom has seen: BiU Unguarsky who is X O of WHTOBEY ISLAND. Conrad Donohue is X O

of MEMPHIS ( O Club at Roosevelt Roads). Vince Mocini. Richard Dick — OIC of LAMPS MKIll detachment for HSL-44 in Mayport. John Kiser — at US CINC SOUTH at Quarry Heights, Panama. T . P . , thanks and smooth saiUng!

Ken Reightler writes on his way to Houston where he is to be an Astronaut Candidate. Super!

Congratulations, Ken! Our Class of '73 with another rep with the Astronauts. We are as proud as you are. (Ken wiU join Steve Oswald). Maureen, Kate (8) and Emily (3) will miss Patuxent River, but the life-long dream of space eagerly awaits them.

The attached picture shows '73ers at PAX: Brian Young — senior rotary wing instructor on his way to West Palm Beach as Government Flight Representative at the Sikorski Naval Plant Representative Office. Ken Reightler. Carroll White — Senior Fixed Wing Instructor relieving Ken as Chief Flight Instructor. Tom Russell — Operations Officer.

Also seen by Ken — Dick Weller on his way t o Jacksonville as NAD (old NARF). Dave Architzel on the way to Jacksonville as X O / C O of an S-3 squadron. Jamie Kelly - Pentagon as VAdm. Dunn's aide (OP-05). Doug Henry — X O / C O of Ken's job to be (if he had not gone to Houston) at NavPro, Melbourne, Australia. Jim Zortman — Command of Medium Attack Weapons School at Whidbey Island. Don Lewis and Marty Deafenbaugh — Navy doctors in Portsmouth. Ken, many thanks! Good flying!

Next month — Navy football and hews from Craig Walenga and 32nd Company! Life is good.

'73!

Beat 'em all!

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Pres., LCdr. Skip Andersbn USN Sec'y, LCdr. Dave Schorn USNR USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8)

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LCdr. Craig R. Quigley USN LCdr. Michael C. Stichter USN Bicentennial Court, Chantilly, Virginia, Tel. (703) 378-1262

In an impressive ceremony held the 12th of June, the Class of 1937 donated to the Naval Academy, as a class gift, a memorial which inscribed on it all Alumni, dating back to 1846, who have lost their Uves in the hne of duty and whose bodies were never recovered. We have had the following Classmates remembered on this memorial: Christopher D . Allediand, WUIiam J. Becker, Patrick J. KUcline, and Charles J. Mortow. We apologize if a family member was not able to attend the ceremony due to the failure of proper notification. As it was, we also received the notification late. Craig Quigley wiU be forwarding a letter to the immediate families to explain the details of the memorial. We have a great deal of gratitude for the Class of '37 for sponsoring such an appropriate rememberance for these men.

Got a post card from Rich Thomas (MC) who sends his greetings from the sunny island of Hawaii! He just completed a five-month cruise on the Hospital Ship MERCY. Passing through the isles. Rich saw Vicky and Gerry Burger as they were on their way to Okinawa. Gerry will be the staff anesthesiologist at the NavHosp; 'preciate the post card Rich, but next time could part with another 10 cents and send one with a picture on it?!

Rich Gribble writes: ...After leaving the Navy in 1980,1 worked in industry for Bechtel and Hughes Aircraft for three years. In 1983 I entered the seminary at the 85

University of Notre Dame for ordination in the Roman CathoUc Church. Ciurentiy, I'm studying at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley where I have one more year to go. I'm very happy in my present way of Ufe and look forward to my life as a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross. My new address is: Rick Gribble CSC, 2597 Virginia St., Berkely, CaUf. 94709.1 would welcome letters, especiaUy from 1st company Classmates.

WeU we have a new doctor among us. Larry Warrenfeltz, you know the '75 rep at NPGs, eamed his doctorate m meteorology. Congratulations DOC. Larry wUl be stationed at the Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center.

Here it is that part you've been skimming the column to get to! The HOME TOWN NEWS RELEASES: LCdr. Greg Hoffman, reported to HSL-43.

Greg, be nice to my T700 engines, OK? Maj. George Flynn graduated among the top 20 percent of his class from the Naval War CoUege. There were 250 officers and civiUans in the course of study. Congratulations! LCdr. Richanl Aniold finished a Pacific cruise on LEFTWICH. Exotic p>orts of caU included Tonga, Western Somoa and PagoPago. I'm going to have to get the atias out on this one.

That just about wraps up the news for this month. I promised myself that I would not get on the "soapbox" and lecture on the trickle of letters that find their way to my house. So, in aU fairness, I won't. Next month. Homecoming highUghts and plans for Army/Navy. Take care and Beat Army.

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Officer of USS GRAY (FF1054), an NRF frigate that is to be homeported in San Francisco. Rich was out of the Navy for a short whUe and came back in as a TAR. Frank Murphy wiU be leaving his job as Combat Systems Officer aboard USS TRinnx)N (CGN-35) and heading for Washington, D.C. as a detailer.

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Pres., Lt. Morgan B. PearsaU USN Sec'y, Maj. Joe Buranosky USMC 10214 Commonwealth Blvd.

Fairfax, Va. 22032 Where has the Summer gone?! Homecoming is just a few weeks away and we'U be weU into the footbaU season before this app)ears in print. I've received a few letters during the past month, and I've run into several Classmates around the Navy Annex. Don Bringle took time out from a hectic schediUe to pass on some news; he's the Aircraft Maintenance Officer for VF-II4 going through work-ups on USS ENTERPRISE. Dave Bealer is also in VF-114; he and Janice have two children. PhU Poirier is doing weU with one of the big law firms in San Diego. Virginia and Alex Cobble are doing weU; Don says they are stiU looking for a tax problem. Harriet and Pete Harris are in Oceana; Pete is with VA-42. Skip Zobel and Tom Zdibor in their department head tours at Oceana. Stu Hinrichs is at Iowa State NROTC; congratidations to he and his wife who are expecting a chUd. Blaine PearsaU sent several letters he received from other Classmates. Blaine, Deb and the kids are aU weU; the newest addition to the family, Uttie Alexander, is keeping them aU hopping. Blaine enjoys flying the C-9 with VR-52. Mike Bosworth is the Ex Division Officer aboard USS RANGER (CV61). Mike Seifert is Operations Officer aboard USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25). Randy Schmitt sent Blaine a letter from Hawaii; Randy is an attorney in Honolulu with the firm of Rush, Moore, Craven, Kim & Strickhn. He is driUing as a JAG Officer with the Reserves in Pearl Harbor. Randy has seen a few Classmates in the area.

Terry and Larry Doong are stationed in Hawau; Larry is Chief Engineer aboard USS WORDEN. Lncien Memminger, who was in town visiting his father, is stationed in JacksonviUe, Florida. Frank 86

Drennan is Fleet Nuclear Officer at SubPac; his wife, Anne, is a secretary in the same law firm in which Randy works. Blaine also had a letter from Mark Rupprecht —at the time Mark was assigned to ComDesRon 17 as the Readiness and Training Officer. Mark was in receipt of orders to USS LEXINGTON in Pensacola; he, his wife and their daughter, Joanne, were looking forward to the move. Mark recentiy ran into a few Classmates on the West Coast. Ernie Leideger is the Executive Officer aboard USS HEPBURN (FF-1055). Rich Nathanson was Operations Officer aboard USS

I got a short letter from Ralph McKinney who just detached as First Lieutenant of USS PELELIU (LHA-5) in Long Beach. He is curtentiy attending the LMET instractor course in Littie Creek, Virginia and wUl report to SWOS Department Head School in Newport, Rhode Island as an instractor. En route to the East Coast, Ralph tcxjk a detour for a vacation at Club Med, Moorea, Tahiti.

I received some news from the Navy Home Town News Center. Gordon Brown was deployed in WestPac aboard USS ELUOT. Ralph Steinhauer and Gary HarreU are both deployed aboard USS CONSTELLATION in WestPac and the Indian Ocean.

Eric Gardener is with Commander, Destroyer Squadron 15, Yokosuka, Japan. Dave Renaud is now at the Naval War CoUege in Newport, Rhode Island; congratulations to Dave who was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal while serving as Assistant Strike Operations Officer aboard USS SARATOGA from September 1984 to October 1986.

That wraps it up for this month — I hope to see more of you at Homecoming. Please let me hear from you.

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Pres., Peter W. Grieve Sec'y, LCdr. BUl MUlwanl, USN 1026 Magnolia Avenue Norfolk, Va. 23508 West Coast, Lt. Dempsey BuUer, USN Management Dept. USS CARI VINSON (CVN-70)

FPO San Francisco, CA 96629 Shipmates, where are you? I guess everyone is waiting for the big lO-year Reunion next month (I'm actuaUy writing this in August)! On to the news.

Jim Warren's wife Rita wrote a note bringing us up to date on their whereabouts for the past few years. FoUowing a 19-month tour as Navigator and Admin. Officer in SxERErr (CG-3I), Jim was sent to NPTU, Idaho FaUs (home of famous potatoes and jackalop>es!) as engineering shift supervisor and assistant PPEA. Up>on completion of the 2!/2 year bus ride. Department Head School in Newport, R.L and a few schools at NOB Norfolk, he landed a job as OPS in AINSWORTH (FF-1090). They have two daughters, Jennifer, 7 years, and Siobhan Shaimon, age 1 year. Due to Jim's deployment they missed reunion, so asked to pass on "hey" to aU the boys in 36 company.

Rich Taylor "checked m " after two years of school in order to reestabhsh contact with the gang. Rich describes himself as a "bora again nuke" after recentiy lat^aUy transferring a year ago! Praise the Reactor Plant Manual — Amen!

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Rich and wife Sue are Uving in Virginia Beach with their 4-year-old daughter Jenny and, by the time this is printed, a second, as yet to be deUvered chUd! He reports that Dave Shubbert, wife Pam and two daughters are aUve and weU despite Dave's truly enjoyable job as Engineer in CmcAGO (as in SSN) whUe undergoing overhaul at Newpxjrt News.

Thanks for the news. Rich.

FinaUy, hot from the Fleet Home Town News Center we hear congratidations are in order for Rick Craig who was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for quaUty software development for the U.S. Readiness Command and the Joint Development Agency. WeU done Rick!! Next we heard that T.W. Thomas reported for duty with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort S.C. AU for now. Next issue is going to be jamming so stay tuned...happy traUs.BiU

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Pres., Lt. Kenneth E. Waldie USN Sec'y, Lt. Bob Schmennund USN (Ret.) 2917 Tapered Lane, Bowie, Md. 20715 301/390-6754 Due to an oversight on my part what was once the September colunm is now the October one. I'm sure by this time you've aU given me an appropriate amount of weU-deserved grief at Homecoming.

Whaddya gonna do? August in Washington. 100 degrees, 90 percent humidity ... Ah, what a wonderful Plebe Summer. But as you're reading this there's probably a touch of FaU in the air and the Big Blue is getting ready for a return to greatness under first-year coach EUiot "Abuse 'em" Uzelac. He's a tough taskmaster, but I beUeve the resiUts wiU justify the means. I expject to see aU of you at the big October home games against Ah Force 10 October and Pitt 24 October.

AdditionaUy, yours tnUy wiU be warming up for the Army game with a visit to PhiUy on 17 October for the Penn. Let's hop)e revenge is as sweet as they say it is. I'm sure Dom "Perignon" Beranato wiU be there to ensure that the boys do weU. On to the news.

Former 15th Companymate Guido Manzo rep)Orts from down Louisiana way that the Manzo fanuly is now four with the recent addition of Marissa Leigh. She is doing great along witii Mom, Lora, and big sister Melanie. Guido reports that LCdr. Harry Harris is returning to Japan for another tour. Duane LaFont, a ragin' Cajim if there ever was one, is in inteU and is stationed with his wife Missy in the British Isles; Scotiand we beUeve. I'd love to hear the conversation between Shipmate, October 1987

a local Highlander and Duane's Popeye's chicken twang. Lawdy, lawdy. Another long-lost 15'er, Bob Romaine, is finishing his master's at Georgetown after which he and his wife are heading up to Wall Street to mingle with the other '78 investment wizards.

Guido wants to get a 15th company newsletter gomg. So for aU your mean-green 15'ers out there, contact Guido at 814 Lake Arthur Court, Slidell, Louisiana 70641 or caU him at (504) 649-5217. The Manzos weren't the only ones to have a recent edition as Barb and Scott Eckert celebrated the birth of Elizabeth Marie on July 9. She weighed in at 6 lbs., 5 ozs., and already has been given a Nerf soccerball from dear ol' ,Dad. Congrats! A brief note from Barb Link reports that husband Rich Link is in Philadelphia on board USS INDEPENDENCE as QA Officer. Since graduation.

Rich has spent most of his time flying P-3's. He hasn't spent all of his time fljing however, as attested to by his four children Emily (6), Rachel (4), Adam (2), and Jason (6 months). Barbara enclosed a beautiful picture of the children, but it cannot appear in Shipmate because only pictures which include USNA Alumni are put into Shipmate. This is a point which I may not have made clear enough in the past, but please remember, any picture submission must include at least one Alumnus or it will not appear. Thanks Barb, and next time put that Bus-driving P-3 pilot of yours in the midst of your beautiful children.

Spieaking of children and Daddies, the Tallest of all Daddies, Jim Shulson, reports that after making a career on Okinawa he hasfinaUydecided to return to the States. Jim repoted this to me in his own inimitable fashion by writing me a note (in Crayon of course) on the back of a recent edition of the Pacific Stars And Stripes, "LFTC Coronado â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 15 July '87 or Bust. Think of me tonight as 1 drown in San Miguels." Shuls, Okinawa will never be the same ... for which they're grateful.

As for Coronado, I understand real estate values have already gone down the tubes and the Hotel Del is up for sale ... word travels fast.

News from the Marine green comes from Vince Baldarama who reports the foUowing: after several fun-fiUed excursions to Beirat and nearly five years in "the other Jacksonville," Vince has settled in Quantico with wife EUzabeth and 14-month old son Michael. Vince is involved vrith aviation training devices as a part of the Training Audiovisual and Gaming Support Center. In a nutsheU he deals with beltway bandits Uke Mo Tose who love to give him their business cards. Since moving to "wonderful Woodbridge," Vince has gotten into crew to the pilot where he's coached several high school teams as well as a Masters Four which won a gold medal last year at the Canadian Henley.

As far as his 11th company mates, Vince reports that LCdr. Tom Crowley is assigned to an FFG, USS Cart, out of Charleston. Prior to that, Tom taught nuke school in Saratoga Springs. George BUly, who still has his first class 280Z, is on a sub out of Hawaii. George, vrife Thelma and daughter Elizabeth are all doing well. Walt "Dad" Brown is out and living in Burke, Virginia. He's working for a beltway bandit. Pam and Scott Rogers are Uving outside of "Hotianta" in Rosswell, Georgia where Pam is a CPA and Scott works for American Airlines. Steve "Derwood" Kinney finally married Elizabeth Butler in June in AnnapoUs. In attendance for the Oceanography profs wedding were Mo Tose and Damian Bonvolonr among others. By now, however, Steve and EUzabeth have left the Academy for San Diego where Steve will be flying LAMPS MK III helos.

Back on the East Coast at Quantico, Gary Eisenman is at the Development Center after PG school Shipmate, October 1987

in Monterey. Steve Nolan, a Harrier pilot playing the role of infantryman has been at TBS, but should be leaving soon.

Both John Page and Jock Maloney are at HMX-1, the guys who fly the VIPS around.

Rumor has it the Maloney family is about to expand again. Vince bumped into Tim Benson briefly, but only got a chance to say "Hi." LCdr. Jay Deloach is at NavSea working in the periscope branch of SEAWOLF. A special note about Ken Bowersox who apparently is '78's first astronaut!

After Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB he was the A-7 project officer at China Lake. Now he's on his way to Houston. Good luck "Sox." Speaking of flying in the stars. Hank Van Oss was last seen flying as a TAR out of Andrews with PhU Winters. Phil and Jennifer are neighbors of mine in nearby Crofton. Jennifer is teaching pre-school in "beautiful Bowie." It's especiaUy nice because son Christopher attends pre-school there too. Hey, Jennifer, want a few more customers? My two wiU be ready sooner than I think. Reporting further on the rest of the llth gang is Matt Elias who dropped me a line from his home base on USS MIDWAY out of Yokosuka, Japan. Matt says there are enough '78ers in all! Matt, the former P-3 driver, has now seen the "real" Navy as TAO on MrowAY. After leaving Scotland, he and Brenda have found the Orient just as exciting. Rumor has it that it may become even more exciting with an anticipated additional tax deduction due in 1988.

WeU folks, before I make this column strictly an 11th company news letter, and considering the only news in the mail bag for the next month are the famous and always informative Fleet Home Town News releases, let me save some info for next time and close with a few notes. Before I do, however, thanks to Vince and Matt for all the skinny.

I'll close with some exciting news for October which all of you should be interested in. The irrespressible Drew Mulhare and Dennis Reilly have combined on a great idea for a '78 Weekend Getaway to Williamsburg, Virginia. This wiU take place the weekend of 17-19 October with the key event happening on Saturday the 18th. Folks are invited to stay at the 4-star WiUiamsburg Hospitality House at a speciaUy reduced rate of $50 a night.

There will be a '78 golf tourney on Saturday on "Virginia's next great course" at Ford's Colony for $45. After the tourney at 1700 there will be a B-B-Q for the whole gang. There are a whole bunch of activities in the area for the whole family so please circle 17-19 October on your calendar and contact Drew at (804) 565-1556 or Dennis at (703) 250-1697 for reservations and information.

It will be a great time, but the more the merrier!

Also, don't forget the next Washington area '78 luncheon at Ft. Myer will be on December 2, just prior to the Army-Navy game on the 5th. Contact Mark Hubal at 703-553-2749 or Dennis Reilly at the afrementioned number. Until then this is Baba Wawa asking the immortal question, "If you were a tree, what kind would you be?" And she's making a million bucks a year. Only in America! BEAT AIR FORCE!

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Pres., Lt. Alex L. Urrutia USN Corr. Sec'y, Larry Kihistadius 426 Watergap Dr., FayetteviUe, N.C. 28304 800-334-2629 East Coast J.E. McFadden 104 South Main St. Yardley, Penna. 19067 Yes indeed! I'm back.

The first order of business is to warn you that

I have a new address. It's time to move into a new abode. More on my latest move is midway in this column; stay tuned. The long awaited Homecoming clash with Lehigh is now history. 1 can't believe our new competitive schedule. I would stiU rather lose to a top school than play a pushover.

Ahhough, lately we are a pushover. O.K., I'll get off the soap box. Your response to this editorial will be appreciated.

On to the infamous 8th companygram, Sam Sichko (cousin of Paul) is a JAG down in Beautiful Downtown Beaufort, S.C. Evidently he tricked some poor girl into marrying him, probably threatened to tie her up in lawsuits. Her name is Medb. No the name is not misspelled, that's right M-E-D-B. I'll buy a beer for anyone that can pronounce it. That is anyone that hasn't already been told. Honor system guys. They are probably parents by now since the babe was due in June.

Lee Bond is at NWSC Dahlgren and should beware of retired 59ers talking about chopping wood. Inside family joke there. He and Jackie have a girl named Beth. Bobby Dupuis is living in Jacksonville, NC as a civilian working for Carolina Power and Light. Now I know I defninately need to move out of this state. Bobby is married to Lois but no word on chUdren. Jim Burton is in the Navy but flying for the Brits. He is aboard HMS ANDROMEDA which is probably a real strain. Ouch. He and Lynn are looking forward to returning to the States but has had a great time over there. They should be in Jacksonville by the time you are wrapping fish with this. Rick Leeker is at PG School with wife Lori and little ones Jackie and Kate. They are scheduled to go to Newport in Spring of '88 and then down to Norfolk in the Fall. Nice timing all around! John MiUer and Mary Pat are living in Va. Beach with their daughter Caitlin. Who thinks up these names? Medb, meet Caitlin. John is on the USS NaoTZ with VF-84. Bob Saylor has an MBA from the U. of Suntan in San Diego, reaUy Lutimus look it up. Bobby is working for one of those "International corporate finance and trade companies" so watch this space for future scandals involving USNA grads. So what is the name of this company? What do you actually DO all day? Where were you the night of 18 September? Jeff Summerour is at Norfolk with Donna and their son and one just arrived. Jeff went Supply, Uke we had a choice, and is curtentiy the head of the submarine program evaluating new constraction. He is probably in Missouri on his way to PG School by now.

He married Jeff Frost's sister, Patty. And just to show you that you can't trust anyone, they are expecting in June. Cindy and Jack Lyons are living in Bethlehem, Pa. and have a daughter. No word on what he is doing.

Cooke and Ray (I tell you its a conspiracy) Dolan just had a baby girl last June and, thankfully, named her Christine. Ray is a general manager in operations for Pac Tel Cellular in California. So he should call me and get his company to hire more USNA grads. Peggy and Chuck Doty are down in Charleston with the EDO community. Chuck has a master's from Penn State, WE ARE, etc. Pat and Mike Kantaris, and Lisa and Ken Wartick are at Quantico, Mary Ann and Mike Knapp are with a scientific equipment firm in Mundelin, 111. They have a daughter. Tammy and Steve Walton were last seen in Puget Sound but no word on whether a passing ship picked them up. Frank Hudik is on the West Coast as an EDO. John Dinsmore is in San Diego flying helos. Gary McCloskey is down in Aggie land picking up the coUege degree he promised his parents in '75. Mary and Mark TempestUli are jet setting with the Supe at USNA. Jill and Butler Newman are in Colum87

bia, Md. where Jill is in school at Twerpsville and Butler works for General Physics. He wants 20th folks to write him at 6138 Cedarwood Dr., Columbia, Md. 21044, to get a newsletter started.

Toto Concannon graduated from PG School and is on his way to another assignment after just finishing Basic Surface Warfare Officer's Course.

No word on where he is headed. Tom Rychlik has been training with the Korean marines. Getting ready for the Olympics no doubt. Barry Dykes was the Honor Grad at Naval Justice School. It is good to hear our "tardy" Classmate is making up for lost time. (By the way, don't send hate mail to me.

It takes three to four hours to get a column written and sometimes I save letters because I'm tired of typing. I'm sorry if I don't get all the info that you write or 1 mess up or poke fun at your expense.

This is supposed to be a fun column. Sometimes my source is wrong, such as the '79 book — I reaUy don't know why some people get so upset. Use the 22 pennies to send along pleasant news.) The WUIiam Jones' had their first child; her name is Janyse.

Oh the brighter side Dave Emerling is out and flying for Northwest Airlines. He is married to Sandra and they have a daughter named Lara.

Dave wants to know what happened to Greg Hutto. Greg, have you joined a religious cult or are you just unsocial in the Air Force? Dave Bethel wrote, I guess he did learn something at Navy, a blockbuster letter. There's a picture but it may not come out as the people are smaU in the frame.

Dave and Sue had their second child, a girl named Katherine Marie. Big brother David is already being protective. Dave is really loving his tour at Navy. I know what you mean Dave, it is sentimental but you do get a special feeling when you see the sundown reflected on the Chapel Dome.

Dave is involved in driU and Navy basketbaU during the Summer but he didn't say what his fuU time duties are. BUI Enslen was rharried this Summer and works for Avco Textron. His wife's name is MeUssa. Chris Bentley and Mike Pederson rendezvoused with Dave at Andrews AFB for the picture. Chris is assigned to the PE department and Ped is stationed at Dallas training Reserves. How did you aU get such great tours? Ped and Elsa have two children. WUlie Quintong just finished PG School and is heading to Newport. Dom and Wendy (Hooter) Gorie are at Pax River. I saw them at a Navy wrestling match last year. They just had a baby girl named Kimberly. Chris and John Byzewski are also up at the U. John is in charge of the NAPS detail so he'U be leaving soon.

John is StiU very active in ragby. Paul Evans is also up there as 4th company officer. He will also help out with basebaU. Our basketball hero, Kevin Sinnett is still up in Maine with Doreen and the girls.

Kevin is a TAR whatever that means. Something to do with P-3s I think. Oh, Dave is teaching Econ and his JV basketbaU team finished 12-3. Dave, are you going to play for the Marine team and show Mr. Robinson a Plebe Year? Thanks for the great letter Dave. I really needed the boost. One last note. Bob LycSzcnski is headed to San Diego as a financial planner. Larry K. New address — See this column's heading. Fate brings me once again to the Pentagon and I will be poised to serve you again faithfully, in this column. I am joining the staff of the Secretary of the Navy, James H. Webb, Jr. as a poUcy analyst (going back on active duty in the process), and will be finishing my legal education at the Georgetown Law Center. So if you are in the D.C. area, please stop by SecNav and let me know what you've been up to.

Speaking of tOurs in Washington, Ron Rahall's wife Mary Etta informed me some time ago that 88

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1986 at the Academy Chapel. Niners attending: Paul DiRito, Steve FiUipow, Tim Hewitt, Ken Raup, and Chuck Weikel. Ron also wiU soon be joining the growing ranks of '79 MBAers. Mary Etta also reported that Patti and Paul DiRito had a baby girl, Lindsay Rebecca, their second child, in October, and that Ron is the proud godfather.

Teresa and Steve Kenyon wrote to tell us all what's been going on in their lives since graduation some eight (has it been that long?) years ago.

Steve and Teresa were married shortly after graduation, and headed down to P-Cola for flight training. Their first chUd, Tara EUzabeth, was bom on 29 May 1980. Following flight training, Steve was stationed at NAS Brunswick as a P-3 NFO. The Kenyons stiU Uve in Maine, where Steve is now serving with ComPatWing-5. Their second child, Diana Christine, arrived in October of last year.

Chuck Weikel, king of the former Mean Lean Steaming Machine (a coUection of nukes that made Kelly's Heroes look like Sunday schoolers) wrote from the University of Chicago where he's living with his wife Ahna and son Charlie while being indoctrinated in all that good supply sider philosophy stuff on his way to an MBA. Todd Hirt picked one up there himself, and is now selUng shopping centers for Trammel! Crow in Georgetown. Chuck has accepted a position as a corporate lender with the Chicago Bank of America selling used money. Chuck also relayed some info on other '79ers he and Todd have been in touch with: Dave Dennis is flying for Federal Express out of Memphis. Marianne and Doyle Thomas are at SWOS Coronado. Kris and John Doswell are in San Diego with the SubPac staff.

San Diego is also the home of Margo and John Green, where John is flying H-ls. Back East, JuUe Ann and R.A. Brant are living in Baltimore and enjoying Beltway Bandit action. One of our Air Force reps, Tom Strader, is at McCord AFB in Tacoma with his wife Barbara Ann flying F-15s.

Injun Joe Harris is Weapons Officer on the USS LYNDE MCCORMICK out of San Diego. Robin and

Chuck Weikel and Todd Hirt at U. of Chicago

Mike and Steve Shatynski Ron finished a one-year internship with the Joint Staff and is currently the Service College Placement Officer at NMPC I am sure Ron is being treated to lots of free lunches by his Classmates.

Ron and Mary Etta were married on 25 October

Tim Moon are in Chicago with Tim's brother Randy ('77) starting up a computer-assisted drafting business.

In other Weikel/Hirt news, Mike Knapp is the Quality Assurance Manager at Central Scientific.

Mike and Mary Ann live in Mundelein, Illinois.

Amy and John Von Gohren are living in Va. Beach, after finishing a tour in Pax River. Henry Jones got married last September and is living in Japan as a Navy Geophysics Officer. Another ex-Mississippi type, Butler Newman, is chasing quarks with General Physics. Butler and Jill live in Columbia, Md. Out in Cheboygan, Mich., Mike Eriksen is making diapers for Proctor and Gamble. Diane and Ken Raup are in Greenville, S.C, where Ken works for Michelin Tire. And last but not least. Chuck tells us that Steve FiUipow is in D.C. with the Naval Air & Space Museum Command (or something like that).

The two hot Navy babes in the photograph are none other than Mike Shatynski and his younger brother Steve ('83), taken at the Army-Navy party of Rusty Mirick. Rusty assures us that Mike is one of those guys you have a hard time "outpranking." Rusty, his wife Pam, and his two chUdren have headed out to San Pedro and PG School in Isionterey. The Miricks cordially welcome any 'Niners to stop by.

Out near my former place of residence in southeastern Pennsylvania, Jim Davis and his wife Debbi have just settled in as Jim begins a tour at the shipyard in Philly. Jim just finished a graduate program at MlT and brings us some news from the Boston area. Mike Ranz, who served as XO on the USS CONSTITUTION (!), is headed for

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Department Head School. Tom Forsythe is working for W.R. Grace in Lexington, Mass. Joe Fallone and Erik Christensen are both at MIT. After finishing an MBA program at George Washington, Bruce Martin has gone civilian and is interviewing in the Boston area. Another MBAer, PhU CuUom, is one year through Harvard Business School and is working in D.C. for the Summer. He and Joe MuUoy, both submariners, convinced the Navy to send them to Moscow-on-the-ChEules on full pay. Maybe they should be at the law school! Spieaking of Harvard's law school, Tom Facer should be out by now, taking the bar exam somewhere, I imagine. Russ KeUer detailed himself to Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he's working on an MPA. Lastly, Jim believes that Glen Zitka has gone into the TAR program and is still recruiting in Boston.

My most recent piece of correspondence comes from Dave Stehlin, who wrote from a two-week acdutra with the Marines at 29 Palms, Calif. In his other Ufe, Dave works for the Siecor Corporation in Reston, Va., employer of another '79er, Rob Ehrhardt. Dave has a wife. Heather, and a two-year-old son, Peter, and reports the following: Pat Dennis is in law school at Baylor having finished his MBA. Is this guy a professional student or what? Sam HuU, recently married, is also down in Texas working as a technical writer. Dave heard that Ken Russel and Skip Larsen were in attendance at Sam's wedding.

FinaUy, Anne, Braina, and 1 recentiy visited with Tina and Rob Wray and their two lovely kids, Bobby and Annie, in Charleston, S.C. Rob has accepted a job with a multi-milUonaire venture capitaUst, where he wiU be managing a huge residential construction project. By now, the Wray's should be settUng into their new home in Rhode Island.

Again, I greatly appreciate your forbearance, and plan on having a great deal to report in the months ahead. Until I move my family to Maryland, write to me at the address shown in the heading. Take Care. Mac

During vacation 1 had the opportunity to visit Jim Petrocini in Akron and Big Daddy Roy Bott (& baggage) in Chicago. I had a wonderful time in Akron and for anyone who hasn't had the experience, call PET collect (216-666-6648) and I'm sure he'U show you a better time than I had.

PET went sailing and I spent a wonderful couple of hours sleeping on his front porch. NICE WAY. And to think I use to think Hendy was the king of the ONE WAYS. Big Daddy is living in beautiful Chicago right in the middle of the San Francisco district. 1 guess you don't have to worry about anyone bothering your girlfriend that way.

Roy is doing very well at the Harris Bank and 1 wouldn't be surprised if they promoted him to a VP position after they read this article, after all that's how he got hired.

I hate to close such a short article on a sad note, but while on vacation I learned that Steve Moreau was killed in an A4 accident in southern California on 7 August 1987. A memorial service was held at the Chapel on 11 August and his body was placed in Arlington next to his father's, Adm. Moreau '53. Steve is survived by his wife MeUssa and one son. I am sure that we all feel a special loss and our condolences go out to Melissa. I do not have any more details but as soon as I have something, I'U pass it on.

Well, it's time to close. Next month, if I get any letters, I'll hopefully have something to write, otherwise I'll have to let Kobo and Czar make it up during the football games. Take care. Later â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Smitty

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Pres., Lt. Thomas P. Garrison III USN Sec'y, Lt. Gus Anderson USN SMC 1054 U.S. Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, Calif. 93943-5012 Hello everyone . . . I know I missed last month (again) but the good reason was I didn't have any mail. Now that all the mail has caught up with me in Monterey, I am swamped with a record 16 letters...

It is my sad duty to report the death of Matt Columbo. He was an F-14 NFO from the 8th Co., and died in a plane crash in Oceana last June. To his family and friends, the Class sends its deepest sympathies.

My best count of the '82ers in Monterey is up to 59 and stiU rising. It is not my intent to mention everyone here in every issue and turn this column into the "Monterey Show" or anything Uke that. I am going to do this just once . . . that is drop the names of everyone here . . . (this could get boring but bear with it...) (no wives, husbands, or yard apes will be mentioned either). The Monterey '82ers are Kevin Smith, Tom Van Petten, Jim Yohe, John Viniotis,Scott Gilbert, Todd Morgan, Jenny Tondu, Jane Treadway, Bernie Fitzgerald, Earl Goodson, Clem Segura, John Ratkovitch, Bill Auh, Ken Harvey, Don Bennett, Ron Bethmann, Darell Morben, Shelia Patterson, Jose Vasquez, Al Davitt, Tom demons. Jack Joynsen, Mike Malcolm (Supe's Aide), Al Grecco, Mark Bakotic, Scott Negus, Jim Lingar, Dan Miller, Linda Stroud, Doug Groters, Terry

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Pres., Lt. WUUam W. Crow USN East Coast, Mr. Gerald G. Smith 496 Woodshire Lane Hemdon, Va. 22070 NE Sec'y, Lt. James Bradford McGee USNR 9 Tiffany Rd., Apt. 4, Salem, N.H. 03079 (603) 893-3481 HeUo 80 Not much happening this month, I was on vacation and Czar didn't have a thing to write about.

A couple of messages were left on my answering machine and I'll fill you in on the details. Tina Dercole was married sometime late in August, more details will follow with pictures. Laura and Dale Shepard had a baby boy in the middle of August, again, details will follow.

I am sure that every Classmate saw Lt. Scotty Carl Barbour on CNN being interviewed following the STARK incident. Scotty was one of only three people decorated for heroism during the rescue efforts immediately foUowing that tragic incident. I am sure that everyone who saw Scotty on the news was just as proud as I was to see a Classmate doing well, the only problem was I noticed that Scotty looked a little plumper. I'll bet that even Babe McCarthy or Earl Gay could take Scotty on the B-BaU court now. Scotty and his wife have a 2-yr.-old son and are expecting another in the next couple of months.

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Benedict, Paul Yorio, Dave Ruff, Frank Valente, Pat O'Donnel, Bob Rubin, Doug Nordman, Doug Otte, Rick Nicklas, Mike Bateman, Rich Breckenridge, Tov Brog, Tim Holand John Kenna, Ken Murray, Eric Reinke, Glenn Snyder, Ralph Ward, Duane Martin, Bill Brennan, Greg Eisman, and Glen Sears.

The others here are at the Defense Language Institute or at Fleet Numerical, and they are Ed Cataldo, Dave Belt, and Ray Robershaw at FNOC and at DLl are Dobie McArthur, John Knight, and Kevin Baugh. That's it, count 'em, aU 59. For those of you who are here and want something special put in the column, just drop a note in my mailbox . . . SMC 1054. As people filter in this place there will be additions but for now, that's it.

1 got a funny letter from Jim Garman who was deployed to the l.O. and Australia last Summer.

The card was postmarked 19 Sept. 86 and reached me 19 Aug. 87. 1 love that mail service. Anyway, Jim was with the 13th MAU and a bunch of boys on this "pleasure cruise." BUI Beach, Ed McDaniel, Steve Murillo, and Andy Logsdon. WUl Butts has left USS IOWA and is now at Candidate Guidance at USNA. He, Tracie, and the two little ones are doing fine. Sandy Martin Sadler is "outta da Nav" and is now a poor grad student attending Wharton in Philadelphia. Her husband John is now down in the Gulf working on the new Naval Base in Mobile.

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Membership: 95% Sally and Dan Leader The first picture of the day is from Dan Leader and his wife Sally. They were married last November and now live in New Carrollton, Md. Kevin Rielly and Jamie Riegert were in attendance at the wedding festivities. Dan is with Op-23 in D.C. after his tour west-side in SEAWOLF (SSN-725). Others in Dan's travels have been Bill Vargo and Joanne Cerasuolo, both in D.C. Dan Craun is in PCU Pasadena in New London, and Tim Watkins who is flying helos out of SanDiego.

Robin and Brian Daugherty are up in Newport where Brian is in Department Head School after his time in Tatnall and Tico. (What a hot runner you are. Doc!!!) The next two pictures come from Kimberly and Joel Miller. First is Joel and his daughter Betsey in Germany in March. The next Joel Miller and Betsy

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is of Billy Flynn practicing the Eddie Meyers sidestep. Joel is through with the "Boat Life" for a whUe and is in D . C . at Op-II2. He's moonUghting at G.W.U. to get his MBA the hard way. BiUy Flynn should be married by now. He was to many Chris on August 29 . . . details later.

PhU Botero is in Charleston, as always, and on shore dut>' and when not doing his duty . . . is saUing about Charleston Harbor. He is also going for the Masters'. PaiUa and Chip Jaenichen are in Newport News and have two wee ones . . . Nathan and Rachael.

2nd Lt.'s. Kelly Keeoan is now a civilian and is attending grad school at USD. It's actuaUy law school and KeUy is looking forward to it after two Surface tours m USS KTTTY HAWK and USS JOHN

YOUNG. KeUy was the Asst. DCA on H A W K , as

Gerri and Tom Pax are in Va. Beach and Gerrie is exi>ecting soon. Brandon Ruby is flying SH-60's and is in USS VALLEY FORGE in the LO

Brandon is to be hitched on 21 Nov. to Kim Barber in El Cajon, CaUf. BiU Stackhouse, Gregg Elmendorf, and O a y MiUer are going to make it there.

It wiU be a good reward after that 'fun' deployment . . . Steve Ross is Civlant now and is going to grad. school at Columbia U. in NYC. He got out in May and spent a Summer back on "Golden Pond" in N.H. Steve warned me to put in Fr. Condon's Address for the world to see. I haven't heard much from him lately. I'm sure he's as busy as a one-armed pap)er hanger with the hives whUe in USS TEDDY R . Anyway, his last address was 4625 Sh John Lane, Va. Beach 23455.

George Chamberiain is stUl flying SH-3's with HS-15 in FORRESTAL. He and Marie are the parents to Uttie Jeffrey bora 25 JiUy. This makes two for them. Erica is two-years-old already. Tim Powers is now a civiUan after doing his tour in USS VIRGINIA. Marit Frost was with him there and he is also Civlant. Mike Brewer and Cheryl Delong were married at the Chap)el in Norfolk on 6 June.

Besides Tim, the others there were Tom Cnwk and Dan Noble. Tom is an instractor at prototype in New London and Mike is in USS FARRAGUT. Dong Groters and Judy DeHaan were married in Michigan on 20 June. Tim, Derek Hee, and Rf>ger Matthews were aU there. Roger and his wife Joan have two children. Micaela and Tim Bertcb are in New London where Tim is a Sub-School Instractor.

Curt Khol dropped a line from Lyndhurst, Ohio in the midst of his duty station change to NROTCU. of Rochester. Curt just married MicheUe PiersaU of Charlotte HaU, Md. on 9 May at the Chap>el. Randy Gideon was the Best Man and Gregg Elmendorf was in attendance. Gregg is sure getting aroimd . . . after aU he's a real Surface Warrior

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BUly Flynn Tamblyn was imavoidably detained in SigoneUa whUe this 'at sea' photo was taken" Chris Spinkle jomed the group with the "whale" detachment.

Chris got an "attaboy" for his head's up work whUe his plane was having some problems. Dana Moss is deployed once more in USS CONSTELLATION and has seen a bunch of water, and a bunch of sand in Diego Garcia. Wayne Gulf is the O-inC of the EOD Det with them. BUl Bartram is flying the S-3 "airline" as it is put. Dana is in the middle of his third deployment in four years which I'm sure is as much sea time as any of us . . . probably more. Dana hop>es to return to TBS in Jjmuary to "instiU the fear of God" mto yoimg

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Charleston. Randy G. is going to NROTC Georgia Tech. Rusty Smith is leaving USS Grayling to become 6th Co. Officer at USNA. (That's my old company Rusty, be nice!) Rusty, Curt, and Randy were aU stationed together in GRAYLING. Some other news from Curt is Russ Janicke completed his tour in SANDLANCE and is now in England for a staff assignment, Ralph Soule is weU on his way to becoming a Surface Nuke, (Hey Ralph, get in touch with Curt) Dan Ringel is in New London at SOAC, and Todd Reinert is m D.C. and Naval Reactors.

Chris Scott dropp>ed a Une and a picture from P-Cola. (Is this the first time I've mentioned P-cola in this article??) Anyway, Chris was married, as is evidenced by the photo . . . to Lyn Sawyer of Portiand Oregon back on 6 June. Chris is with VT-86 as an NFO FUght Instractor and wiU be 1 t there untU Jan. '90. Our token "Top Gun" photo < 4 come from our beloved Class V.P., John Weidman. Pictured are Mark Snyder, Mike Enright, Herbie Hentlricks, Ken SUvers, BiU Remp)e, Joe Capstaff, and John himself. ActuaUy, the boys in Air Wing Eight have been pretty busy. As John Mark Snyder, Mike Enright, Heb Hendricks, Ken SUvers, puts i t . . . "NaturaUy, one of the S-3 jcKks, Chuck BiU Rembe, Joe Capstaff and John Weidman

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they did their aroimd-the-world-cruise. Jim Steele was the A-Gang Officer there and is now NROTC at S.D. State. Tom "Brown Sandwich" Ray is the Asst. CIC Officer in HAWK and is searching for shore duty somewhere. Greg Landis isflyingA-7's and is heading back to LeMoore shortiy. Frank KeUy is with Force ANGLICO in Okinawa.

A.J. and Mark Stuart are in Halifax, of Nova Scotia Canada vintage, and are reaUy enjoying it.

Mark enjoys Friday lunches with Moosehead on tap, his office, his hat rack, working hours, his cottage, and the city of HaUfax in general. A.J. is due with a Uttie one in December. (Hi, A.J.!)

Anyway, Mark's got some news on some folk . . .

PhU Patch and his wife Robin are exp>ecting also in December. PhU's at MCRD m S.D. Matt McCloskey is stiU a "rotor head" and doing weU, and Bobby Roimtree is weU . . . weU, I'm not supposed to say how weU. Anyway on the Tree, details at I I . He's with VF-I24 at Miramar, and is having fun with his Porsche. Warren Samoluk is a double rotor head and is deployed as I write in USNS Smius. BUly Dawson is the "Top Chop's" Aide in D.C. and has got his job dowm pÂťat. We know how diplomatic BiUy is??? He's done with his department head tour in USS GARCIA. And now on to the items you've aU been waiting for . . . the Home Town News Releases!!!

Donovan WiUiams received a NAM for his job at VF-24, John Vargo is now with VT-23 in KingsviUe, Texas, Pete Jaszczyszyn (I always hate typing his name for obvious reasons . . . from now on it's JAZZ!) is with the 2nd Marine Aricraft Wing at Beaufort, SC. Bob Kapdo is back from his deployment in USS ELLIOTT that took him to WestPac and aU the goodies that go with it; PhU Peyton was on the HAWK'S around the world cruise with VA-I65; Greg Landis did the same with VA-146; Rob Blythe was with PhU, Donna Esposito is with Naval Suppwrt Force, Antarctica at Port Hueneme, CaUf.; Henry Jentz just completed the Army Airborne Course at Fort Benning; and Dave Pine is with VF-74 in the Med in Charies Collins completed the Army Airborne Course with Henry, BiU Kennington is now with ComSubGra Two in New London; John Vance is on a WestPac in USS WORDEN; Meg and Warren Hubler are stiU in Norfolk where Warten is MPA in USS YORKTOWN; Gabe Diaz is recuriting at Naval Rec. Dist. in East Meadow, N.Y.; Mark Converse was the honor man at legal school in Newport; John Wardach is stationed at P-cola; and Terry Parker is with the 5th Marine Amphib.

Brigade at Camp Pendleton.

I guess that wraps it up for this month. Now that I'm in California and on shore duty for the next two years . . . you have no excuse for not getting in touch with me. Phone (408) 384-6484. The address is at the top. Just a last note . . . WHd BUl Keariey and Pete Strait, where are you? Otis and I would Uke to get together . . . UntU next month (hopefuUy), ciao!

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mail, but so is a cake that I baked for you. GCB, Ed." As for Frank, he has been doing quite a bit of world travelling. Last Summer he was able to visit Italy, France, Spain, Sicily, Sardenia, and Turkey.

While in Italy he met a beautiful lady by the name of Rita. "She is truly the epitome of 'la dolce vita!' . " I n closing Frank asked to hear from WaU Ryan, Ty Vaughan, Dan BaU or Jon Houser!

Thank you for all the news, Frank.

Joe Cooney writes with some news of the Fightin' Five.Heidi Gerding (nee Wolfangel) is the Enlisted Availabilities Detailor in Washington, D.C. She and Jim have two children. Denise Newell (nee Pellette) and John Newell have one son. Bob Clyborne is the Missile Officer on board

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Pres., Lt. James H. Flatley IV USN Sec'y, 1st Lt. Gary C. Schmidt USMC 547 Chadwick Shore Dr., Sneads Ferry, N.C. 28460 East Coast Sec'y, Lt. Lisa Yustak SC USN Midshipman Supply Dept., USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402 Well, here goes with another exciting issue.

Thanks for all the news you have been sending these past few months! 1 must apologize to Frank McNeU and Brian Belcher for getting their news in so late, but most everything is as current as it's going to get.

Brian Belcher writes from "Sunny San Diego"

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where he is stationed on USS PLUNGER (SSN-595).

Brian is an Electrical Officer. Also on board is Bob Wise. Bob married the former Rebecca Walker in San Diego last April. Bob RusseU (19) and several other Classmates were ushers in the military wedding. Other Academy Grads on PLUNGER include BUI Klansek, Art Salinday and Bob Aakenell.

While attentUng the Submarine Birthday BaU Brian happened to run into some '83 Grads. They included Mike Mundt, Jane and Ward Stevens and Kyle Cart. Chris "Buddy" Butler would have attended, but "didn't think that he could fit into his Mess Dress." Joe Tofalo is also stationed in San Diego, but was on deployment at the time of this writing.

WhUe on deployment to NorPac, Brian ran into a few folks in scenic Adak, Alaska. Mike Bowers is a Seabee and is in charge of mziintenance constmction. Scott Anderson was there on a six-month deployment with VP-17. Scott is a P-3 pilot.

Other news from some of the people in "Cloud 19" ...Lance Zahm married his high school sweetheart, Laurie. They now have two sons. They should aU be in New London, Connecticut by now.

Scott BeU sp)ent a year at the University of Virginia getting his Master's in Nuclear Engineering. While there he also fell in love and married Laurie.

Charleston is now their home.

Beth and Paul Siegrist had their first child in January. Paul is on an SSN in Norfolk. If you can't tell, about half of 19 went submarines. Last June Brian met Mike MeliUo in the Subic Bay Exchange. At that time Mike was anxious to get home to his wife and child. Tony Wilding is also married, and is stationed on a skimmer. Tony made the headUnes when he appeared in the Spring '87 edition of Fathom (Surface Ship and Submarine Safety Review), where he is shown performing a safety survey (pgs. 12-13).

As for Brian, he too is married. While attached to ComSubRon Three in San Diego, Brian met a Navy nurse, Patti Schulz. When Pattie got orders to Philadelphia, Brian got orders to New London.

Soon the four-hour trips down the New Jersey Turnpike became a weekly habit, and they were married six. months later. Patti and Brian now have one daughter, Elizabeth Erin, and another on the way. Congratulations to the both of you. Brian closes saying that he saw Derek Roberts. Derek is an ASW Officer on USS TRUXTON. He's still single and eligible so "watch out girls!" Brian's address is: Mr. and Mrs. B. K. Belcher, 4673 Southampton Street, San Diego, California 92117, Phone: (619) 292-1413.

Frank sends news from the guys in 22. Lt. Jim Nail wrote to Frank from Honolulu, Hawaii to say that Sandy gave birth to a 91b. lloz. girl on 15 Feb. Her name is Amanda Lynn. Amanda is one day old in the picture. Jim qualified in Subs and has eamed his dolphins. He talked with Keith

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Lt. and Mrs. David DiOrio Beatty (USS BREMERTON) who told Jim that he too is a proud father of a baby girl. (Hey Keith, how about a picture and the name of the newest member of your family?) So far Jim has been the Food Services Officer, the Communicator and the Reactor Controls Assistant aboard his ship. Best of luck to you and your family, Jim. Graham Rossano sent Frank a Christmas card to say that he was having a great time on USS SARATOGA. He ran into Randy Wood and a couple of members from the classes of '81 and '82, Arlo Gutherie and Dave Howe respectively.

Frank spoke with Ken Spafford last April. Ken is living in Connecticut and working for an aviation firm. He travels all over the United States.

"What was the meaning of life Spaff?" Jim Sweeney should have his private pilot's license by now. He is planning to charter a plane "down under" to search for an Olivia look-alike. The last time Frank heard from Jim, he was fighting the fog in Oak Harbor, Washington. GCB Jim! Ed Logue, the great Santini of the rotor heads was living in North Carolina while at the Replacement Air Group at New River. He is terrorizing the Rock. He's floating around Okinawa taking a break from the paradise in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. "Hey Ed, not only are the boots in the

Jim and Amanda Nail (one day old)

McDavid got married and is living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His wife's name is Lisa. Dave Scott also got married to Sandra, and they are happily living in Barbados. John Cerasuolo is aboard USS VIRGINLA (CGN-38) and on a Med Cruise.

Joe just finished his first sea tour on USS W.S. SIMS (FF-1059). Now he is on glorious shore duty at the Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility at NAS Jacksonville (FACSFac Jax). His wife Michelle is doing fine and they have a two-yearold son named Rowland. Joe, thank you for all the news! Plese keep writing!

Dave Diorio from the 10th Company sent a note and a picture from his wedding. Dave and Maria Vuoso were married last January 17th at St. Mary's Church in Norwalk, Connecticut. They met when Dave was at Sub School in New London. Maria graduated from the College of New Rochelle in May of 1986. Jim Whitesides and Phil McKenna were among the swordbearers. Dave is aboard USS HENRY M . JACKSON (SSBN-730B)

along with PhU Mckenna. Jim is on a new construction Trident in New London. Dave reports that everyone is doing well. Congratulations on your marriage! Wish you all the best!

Erica Ryder wrote fom Parris Island, South Carolina. '83 is well represented in the Parris Island area as revealed in the picture that Erica sent from a party at her home. The 1983 members of the photo are Joe Soto, Rich Davidson and his wife Denise, John Monahan and Erica. Looks Hke a great party! Other grads in the area are Cindy KUImeyer who happens to be on her way to Diego Garcia very shortly, and with a very special date set. Ken Switzer is at MCAS Beaufort, while Laura Hinkley (MCRD) placed in the All-Marine Track and Field Meet. Dave Magness, Kent Richardson and Dale and Nancy (Ingersoll) Hailing are all at MCRD while Kevin Himers is at MCAS. Kerry Ingalls and Lisa are in Charleston with their 10-month-old daughter, Amanda. Kerry is the Flag Lieutenant for ComSubGruSix. Should anyone want to get in touch with the Parris Island or MCAS Beaufort folks. Erica is at A/V 832-2594 or can be reached at the following address: Office of C/S-MCRD, Parris Island, South CaroUna 29905. Erica, thanks for the news. Hope to see you at some of the football games.

Bonnie and Evan Edwards sent an announcement! They are the proud parents of a new son named Luke Andrew. Luke was born 19 July and he weighted 71bs. 13ozs. Congratulations to the both of you!

John Scanlan needs the 23rd Company "Wildmen" to send him the latest news for the Company Newsletter. He will be sending it out at Christmas time so get the news in early! John can be reached at the following addresses: Prior to October 15th: John Scanlan, 1st Lt., USMC, VMFA San Francisco, California 96603-Lt.8920.

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Bob Moran is stationed at the Marine Bartacks at N . \ S Brunswick. H e is sta>Tng at Steve Culpepper's house whUe Steve is on deplojment with VP-11. Bob is in the process of organizing a 29th Company Directorv' and needs your help. Bob can be reached at the foUowing numbers: Home: 207-725-7065 or Work: . W 476-2415/ 6/7. Or you can write with some news at the foUowing: Robert B. Moran, 25 Ward Road, Topsham, Maine 04086. Bob closed by mentioning that Brace Wehner is at Brunswick also.

MarshaU Dumlao is stationed at Headquarters, MiUtaiy Traffic .Management Command in FaUs Church, Virginia. The big news is that M2U'shaU wiU be getting married t o RoseUa DumapUn in Long Beach, CaUfornia on 28 November. He wanted to put out his new mailing address which is: 5601 Seminarv- Road, Apt. 212 North, FaUs Church, Virginia 22041. Best of Luck to you on your upx:oming marriage. Send pictures!

Now with the N a w News Releases: Josh Rubin and Tom Kalfas returned from a sLx-month deployment to the Med with Fighter Squadron-84, Naval Air Station Oceana. They had a chance to hit several ports including .•\le.xandria, Egypt; Naples, Italy; Palma De MaUorca, Spain; Monaco; Toulon, France etc... Sounds Uke quite a busy deployment! Reynolds Convento just deployed to the Western Pacific aboard USS JOHN YOUNG, homeported in San Diego.

These days I have lots of help in getting news, namely my Uncle Ed in Buffalo who scans the newspap)ers for '83 Grads from the Buffalo area.

The latest news from that area is the marriage between Mike Kubiniec and MicheUe Lvim Rakus.

Michael and MicheUe were married in Holy Cross CathoUc Church, Salamanca, Saturaday, 15 August. They wiU be stationed in San Diego where Michael is the Communications Officer on USS H A D D O . We'U be anxious for wedding pictures.

WeU we've had lots of great news in this issue, but I wiU be closing with very sad news for the Q a s s of 1983.

In August you may have received a letter from Seamus, our President. I wiU summarize from his letter.

In March of this year the Class suffered a great loss when Bobby Bianchi, 24th Company, lost his Ufe in a heUcopter crash in the PhiUppines.

A memorial service was held in ArmapKjUs and shortly thereafter he was buried with fuU miUtary honors in his hometown. Many Classmates attended and found out how much Bobby was loved and missed by his Classmates and friends.

Both services were fitting tributes to Bobby; something I wiU never forget, nor wiU those who attended.

Those of you who knew Bobby wiU remember what a fine person he was; a kind human being, a gifted athlete, a trusting friend and a devout CathoUc. It was a honor to have met and known Bobby over the past seven years, he surely touched my Ufe as he did many others he befriended. He wiU certaiiUy be missed.

A .Memorial Scholarship Fund has been estabUshed in Bobby's name. The fund wiU provide a scholarship award to a student —male or female — at Columbia High School who best exempUfies the high standards of achievement set

by Bobby in athletics, academic achievement and unselfish service to the community and coimtry.

AU contributions should be sent to: Lt. Robert T. Bianchi, USN, Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 15422, Newark, New Jersey 07192.

Just a reminder ... As Seamus put out in his August letter, our Five-year Reunion is less than a year away. Any suggestions or ideas are welcome. You can write to our President at the foUowing address: Lt. Seamus Flatiey, VF-103, F P O New York, N.Y. 09501-6117.

WeU, that's it for this issue. L.Y.

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Pres. & C / S , Lt.(jg) A . H. Hein USN Air Department, USS TRIPPE (FF-I075) FPO, Miami, Fla. 34093-1435 HeUo Again! Thank you for your letters, the response continues to improve each month. I've just returned from a six-month deplovment in the Med., and I did so weU that I think I'U go back next year. ActuaUy, my skippjer has a Uttie something to do with the whole thing as weU. On to more important topics! Mary and Russd Krause are proud to announce the birth of their first — Theresa. They are Uving in Virginia Beach, and RusseU is the gunnery officer aboard the USS I w o JIMA. Theresa and Glenn Gurbach visited the Krause's recentiy whUe en route to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Someone on board KTTTY H A W K dropp)ed me a short note with a Ust of our Classmates residing aboard. They included: Bart Rowe and Rob Sawyer — ship's company; Brian Butler, Dave Abd, Ray CoUazo are E-2 NFOs with VAW-112; Scott CampbeU is an A-7E pUot and LSO with VA-146; Rich " T h e Assassm" FarreU is a BN m VA-I65; CoUn Chaffee and Mark Brodowicz are S-3 NFOs with VA-33; and Dave Bramley is an H-3 pUot with HS-2.

Laurie and Kevin Hays are expecting their first chUd this month. Kevin received his SWO qual last year and is cmrentiy in Pensacola attending fUght school.

Let me take a break here and relay some Fleet Home Town News release information. Dave McClary and John Cable are with the 3rd MAW, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CaUf. Paul Bart is back from a six-month deployment to Okinawa, Japan, with 1st BattaUon, 8th Marines, where he took part in exercise Bear Himt 1987.

Jim Schofield and Jeff Grabarer have returned from their W e s t P a c a b o a r d t h e U S S GOLOBOROUGH. Robbin RusseU and WiUiam Castaneda are both serving aboard USS CALIFORNIA. Rich Inman is over at NAS SigoneUa, Italy.

Dong MitcheU is back from a six-month deployment aboard USS MARVTN SHIELDS. Jim LaseU is with VAW-124 at NAS NorfoUc and James Vann has moved to the Naval Western Oceanography Center, Pearl Harbor, Hawau.

Proud Poppas of '84 Cary Cusamano's wife, Angela, sent along a pic of three new dads with their daughters On the left is Clay Richmond with Christine Lacy; in the center is Garj- Watson with EUzabeth Marie; and on the right is Cary with Laura Ann. Clay is on USS WAINWRIGHT in Charleston, South CaroUna. Angela also rep>orted that ChaiUe Hobaugh's wife.

Con, gave birth to Charles Nicholas in December.

Perry Higgins is out in Long Beach, CaUf. on USS PELELIU.

Here is some news contained in a letter from Steve Beringer. Steve is in Charleston, with his wife, Suzanne, and son, Christopher, where he is

JAMES MADISON last Summer for quals and ended up in the same wardroom with John Glasser, Ride Sheldahl and Sean McGinty. Pete McDevin is the M P A aboard USS CONNELLY. Diane and Claude Coucoulces are in Charleston. Claude is the " C h o p " on USS RAY. Cathy and Dave Nedy are in CaUfornia, Dave is with USS CARL VINSON. Next up is dirt from Geny Doyle. H e and Gary Freyare in El T o r o , CaUf, with VMFP-3 flying RF-4Bs. Jim Hirst is repwrtedly falling in love in JacksonviUe whUe learning what an SH-60 can do for him. Heather and Tom Quinn and Karen and Cris Dickerson are neighbors in Virginia. Tom is an E-2 jock whUe Cris is flying F-14s at NAS Oceana. Mike "Bones" O'Gara, "Geddy Lee" Douglas and "Stormin Nonnao" Crump are aU apparentiy attached to USS LONG BEACH, and

Larry "Elmo" MarshaU is aboard USS K m o .

Dave Pettit, Glen Romero and "Little" Mike Petrosing are aU at Camp Pendleton. Marit Ehleis is in Jax with his S-3 squadron and rumor has it that Sue has a bun in the microwave. Stacey Bates and BiU McMasters are at fightertown, and I understand BiU is married (fiU me in on this BiU).

Joe Pasternak is almost ready to legaUy prescribe strange durgs to actual humans — scary thought!

Bernie Knieger, Buddy Sichler, and Jim Pagano are Marine helo pilots in CaUfornia.

My last bit of news for right now is that Doug Burrebach is slated t o marrj' Patricia C Thuman next month. That's it for now, but with the maU I'm coUecting, next month's column should be our longest ever. If I make it to Homecoming, I'U leave a note with Alumni House as to where 1 am staying. My wife is going to make every attempt to keep me from lying in the gutter. If any of you make it to Homecoming Weekend, please check in at the Alumni House as weU. Thanks for the increased maU, if you wrote me, you'U read about it. Howie.

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Pres., Lt. (jg) Chuck Sharkey USN Cort. Sec'y., Lt. Gg) Pat Mooney USN USS LocKwooD (FT-1064) F P O San Francisco, CaUfornia 96671-1424 Lt. Gg) Nancy Heckman USN 4263 Del Sol Court, San Diego, CaUf. 92154-3821 WeU, the Summer is here and aU of us have finaUy put away those shiney gold bars for good.

It's funny how being a Lt.G-g.) doesn't seem hjdf as nice as it did when we were stiU Ensigns.

I have received word that Mark Shigley is now engaged to Miss JUl Louise Bartiett of Havre de Grace, Md. Mark is at Chase Field NAS undergoing jet ttaining. I'm sure I sp>eak for everyone in the Class when I wish both Mark and JiU the very best of luck. Also in the mail bag I received a letter from Pat Piercey who is assigned to USS MississffPi (CGN-40). Pat sent me a photo which was taken at the Eastern Sprints in Worchester, Mass. on 10 May of this year. In it one can see Joe Coen who is assigned to a sub (which wasn't named in Pat's letter) which is being overhauled in Portsmouth, N . H . ; Vic Kreeger, who is also assigned to an unnamed sub, and Steve Speed who, having finished recentiy at the P-3 RAG (I know they don't call them that anymore, but I don't know the new name!) is now flying with VP-8 out of Branswick, Maine. P a t and Mike Hajosy are on board MISSISSIPPI together and are in overhaul at Norfolk Naval Shipyard until September. Ben Wright is the X O of his artillerv' battery in C a m p Shipmate, October 1987

Lejeune and Pete Schnoor is flyings A-7s with VA-122 in Lemoore, CaUf. (According to Pat, VA-122 wiU become VFA-122 as they are due to transition to the F/A-18 so Pete will become a fighter jock soon!) Other news Pat included in his letter is that Mike Siewertsen is married to the former Miss Jan Littleton and they are living in Norfolk where Mike is serving aboard USS PHEONDC; Starr Newton is assigned to USS BureFisH, also in Norfolk. Thanks for all the news Pat! Another regular contributor to this column is the Navy Hometown News Service, and this column is no exception. A slew of our Classmates have recently received their "Wings of Gold:" Kenneth Ross, Stephen Powers, Robert Earl, Thomas Hobbib, Marcus Flagg, Basil Makridis, John Hannink, Jeffrey Belt and Andrew Lewis.

Also, two of our Classmates have been given their NFO wings, James McDonald, and Kathleen McCartan. Congratulations to aU of you! The final item from Navy Hometown News is that Tom Malick has reported for duty aboard USS VON STEtraEN, an SSBN out of Charleston, S.C. As for me I recently was home in the Washington, D.C. area and ran into my roommate of four years, Steve Smith. Steve had just received his Wings and by now he is at the S-3 RAG at North Island. He told me that Ken McElroy, another of our roommates is SWO qualified and is going to take over the CIC Officer job on his ship, USS CARON (DD-970). IncidentaUy Ken was aboard the CARON when she crossed the "Line of Death" during the Gulf of Sidra operations of March and April of last year. I am stiU on USS LocKwooD (FF-1064) and 1 received my SWO pin in April. 1 have changed jobs from First Lieutenant to MPA and my wife finished her studies and flew out here to Uve in June. Thats all the news for this month. TU next time, take care! Pat Here we are in a new fiscal year. Once again money problems are "long behind us" or "too far away to worry about." Government finances amaze me. I suspect they spend 11 months hiding money to "miraculously find' it so that we can work a few days more.

As usual I'U start with the congratulations: Congratulations to Charles Schiefer and Regina Erdman as they prepare to tie the knot, and David and Sue (Spieth) Tyler. Sue is in San Diego flying CH-46's.

From the HSL Lamps Mkl helo boys in Norfolk; Rob Hoppa, Dean Peters, Ron Fry and Mark Coonrod are all in HSL-22 and just completing their first nine months in the real Navy. Tim Pedersen is also in Norfolk with HSL-34. All of them have completed their short deployments (Ron

David ÂŁmd Sue (Spieth) Tylor after knot tying

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ing to leave for the Med or Mid East. If you'd like to see them before they go, you better make it quick.

Also in the Norfolk area: Joe Fordham just got his wings 22 May and is with VA-42 learning how to be a BN. Steve Mooridian and Mark Rose are RIO's at VF-101 in Oceana. Mark wiU be getting married 9 April.

Henry Murphy says hi from Guam. He is there flying EP-3's and claims it's paradise and the girls are actually pretty nice.

Tim Berg is at Miramar and flying F-14's. Steve Powersis staying at BeeviUe to teach and Clay Hull should be finished with A-4's and have his wings.

J.P. McDonald received his NFO wings in May and will be flying EA-6B's out of Whidbey Island, Wash, after he recovers from his knee surgery.

GET WELL SOON!!

Kevin Bianchi just finished a stint of home town recraiting in New Jersey and will be reporting to San Diego to fly CH-46's.

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John Milligan is recovering from a back operation and working for the Public Works Dept. in Pensacola. He is still awaiting his next assignment.

Bill Harrington â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we want to know where you got your wardrobe ... Bill just finished two years with the Stars and Stripes crew and will be starting NFO training.

Rick Cobb is CivLanting it and he and Sue will be getting married 5 Sept. in Reading, Pa. Shawn Cassidy received his wings 23 July in BeeviUe and will be flying A-6's in VA Beach.

Andy Butterfleld is becoming a triathelete during his spare time in the SH-3 FRS. (I think he is also spending time contacting Classmates, getting them to write me letters mentioning him. So far his name has appeared more than anyone else's.)

John Moraytis, Kyle Freitas and Cory Springer are all in San Diego. John is aboard the USS FIFE and Cory is there after a year off the coast of Africa. Cory also will be getting married in April.

Mark Meloro is in 29 Palms.

Dick Russell and Lee Clay will be joining J.P. at Whidbey Island, where Dick will be flying A-6's and Lee EA-6B's. Both of them will be terrorizing each other (they're roommates) or they'll be using their house as a base to terrorize everyone else.

Debbie and Ed Gunning are the proud parents of a baby girl, Shannon Anne. Ed is at Whitbey Island flying EA-6B's and Debbie should have been transferred from Pensacola to join him.

Kathy McCartan and Susan Wells are at VQ-4 in Hawaii. Nancy Laurenzano is playing spy at the NSA for a while. Lemonte Adkins is now working in Safety on the SARATOGA in these "very safe times." He is getting hitched in a possible double wedding on 30 April at the Academy. The other victim is Tom Adams, who 's flying Ch-46's in San Diego. Stefani Green and Gretchen Dayoub are recuperating from Air Force SAR School. Stefani is the Intel Officer for HSL-41 in San Diego.

David Price and Susan should be enjoying their new place by now. Colin Studevan is in San Diego flying S-3's along with Maribeth Smith who is flying H-3's. Also in San Diego are John Merriman, who's enjoying the single life, Dave Fisher and WUIiam Keehans, who are both done with the SH60 FRS and will be staying there.

Since all the letters this month were from the aviators, I've decided that we must all be vain and like to see our names in print (or at least that's everyone else's excuse) or everyone else is just too busy to write. Which is it? Nancy.

Philip Gonda and Tom Tyler

Sandy (Mahlum) and Steve Chachula '84

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Pres., 2d Lt. Owen Duke USMC Corr. Sec'y., East Coast, Ens. Jim Matheson USN West Coast, Ens. Tim Wolf USN Address for Class Correspondence: P.O. Box 87 Annapolis, Md. 21404 West Coast Belated greetings to you aU. Now, over three months after graduation, most of us have settled into the "real" Navy. A number of you have gotten married, or at least know a Classmate who has, but we haven't heard from you yet. Please send in pertinent information, i.e. your spouse's name, location, those attending, etc. Feel free to send photos also.

Here in San Diego, those of us in the July SWOS class are "studying" quite a bit with classes from 0800 to 1700 and wondering why we didn't pay more attention to those Sea/Nav classes in Luce 93

HaU. The August SWOS class just arrived, so now sometimes it seems Uke USNA Jr. at NAB Coronado.

News from the CEC School in Port Hueneme, CaUf. has orders for Patty CorseUo to San Diego; Kathy AUen, Pensacola; Erica Sahler, Norfolk;

and John Weaver and Mike Mologne wiU stay in Port Hueneme.

Those of you on the West Coast are encouraged to send your cortespondence to the address in the Class heading, however if your news is pressing feel free to contact me at 801 ToUta Ave., Cor-

onado, CaUf. 92118. Also, please keep the Alumni Association up)-to-date on your ciuTcnt address.

FinaUy, this is not an editorial, it's your column so send cortespondence, now. Later. TJW.

'46; Harry DeLaney '47 and Betsy John Plyer '57 and CaroUne; Leon Davis '59 and Ann; Larry Barringer '60 and JoAnn; Bob Majeski '62 Kay; Jeff Searcy '62 and Miriam; Bob Lewis '64 and Marlene; Geoff Kirkland '64 and Dottie; Vince Putui '67 and PoUy; Wayne Henry '67 and JuUa; Paul Galentine '68 and Barbara; John Smith '69 and Jim WaUcer '72 and Jeannie; Bryan Dolan '76 and Janis.

Needless to say, aU were pleased with the attendance. Interest shown in maintaining an active chapter by those present and by an additional large number of Alumni who are unable to attend the initial party, are indicative of strong support among CharoUe area Alumni.

Curtentiy being planned are early FaU and Army/Navy game parties. A group may also attend the Navy vs. Virginia Tech game in Blacksburg.

Any Alumni moving into the Charlotte area should plan to become a part of this active Alumni Chapter.

would Uke additional information should caU Jim Buchanan (203) 673-5720 or BUl Nadeau (203) 434-9325.

Chapter News BOSTON LCdr. Horace P. Rounds USNR (Ret.) 65 York Avenue Randolph, Mass. 02368 The Boston Chapter held it's last meeting of the 1986-87 year at the 57 Restaurant, Boston, at noon, on 17 June — Bunker HUl Day. Twentythree members and guests attended.

Guest speaker was MGen. Rush Lincoln, West Point '32. His topic was the Yalta Meeting held in late-January 1945 between President Rooseveh, Prime Minister ChurchiU and Chairman Stalin.

Rush, as a colonel, was a member of the Army staff assisting the President. He explained some of the reasons that influenced the President and Prime Minister to accede to StaUn's requests — such as the then-recent effect of The Battie of the Bulge and an effort to have Russia take action against Japan; these, in retrospect, now seem unnecessary. Also, Roosevelt was a very iU man at the that time.

There was a short business meeting to elect a new slate of officers for the 1987-88 year: President Charles Rourke, V. Pres. AUan B. Corderman. Secretary Horace P. Rounds, Trastees Robert M. Wescott, Norman KaU, WiUiam J. Daley, Daniel J. O'ConneU and Dan Donovan.

FoUowing the election, Al Corderman presented the immediate past president with a plaque, a dupUcate of the Century Club, with a brass plate inscribed: Capt. Robert M. Wescott — USNR In recognition of his many years OF LOYAL AND UNSTINTING SERVICE TO the Boston Chapter, U.S. Naval Academy 17 June 1987

Attending were: Bob McCormick '23, Ralph GeUette '31, Horace Rounds and Tate Simpson '32, Don Clay '35, Fred Krapp '38, BUl Daley '41, Tom Hudner '47, Al Coderman and John Vitto '51, CharUe Rourke and P.X. O'NeU '54, Rod Clevenger, Norm Kail, Jim Kirkpatrick and Dan O'ConneU '57, and Peter Grieve '77.

CHARLOTTE Capt. aaude E. Swecker Jr. CEC USN (Ret.) 1301 Mason Farm Rd. Chapel HiU, N.C. 27514 Alumni in the Charlotte, North CaroUna area made the decision to activate and the commitment to maintain an Alumni Chapter. An organizing committee consisting of Wayne Henry '67, Jeff Searcy '62, Bob Majeski '62, Bryan Dolan '76 and John Plyler '57 initiated activities with a party on 16 May for Alumni and spouses. Attending were Lee Swepston '40; Dale Ness '44; Jimmie Houston 94

CONNECTICUT Cdr. Robert A. Dunkle USN 547 Colonel Ledyard Hwy. Ledyard, Conn. 06339 The Coimecticut Chapter held its Summer meeting a the Farmington Woods Golf Club on 23 July 1987. FoUowing a beautifiU afternoon of golf, tennis and swimming, the 35 members and guests enjoyed a buffet diimer and a brief business meeting.

The purpose of the meeting was to elect officers for the next two years. RAdm. Dave Martineau USN (Ret.) '33 welcomed those in attendance and introduced the slate of new officers. The foUowing officers were elected: Jun Buchanan '54, President, BiU Graham '46, Al Register '50, and Dave Waraer '44, Vice Presidents and BUI Nadeau '72 Secretary/Treasurer. Jim Buchanan addressed the group and promised a more active and vibrant Chapter.

Present at this meeting along with their guests were: Bob Rickabaugh '27, Sam Quarles '32, Dave Martineau '33, Chet Siver '34, Buck MiUer '38, Dave Warner '44, BiU Graham '46, John Turnier '47, Dwight Wadsworth '48, BiU Meamx '50, Bill Wulftange '50, Al Register '50, Tom Fitzgerald '53, Jim Buchanan '54, Chet Grocki '58, Jim Kenney '60, John Morris '61, Lynn Brooks '62, Dick Cecil '64, Joe Springman '65, Stu Miller '70, BiU Nadeau '72, And Bob Figura.

The Fall meeting is scheduled for October 22, at the Treadway Inn, Cromwell, which is at the intersection of 1-91 and Rte. 72.

Anyone not on the Chapter maiUng Ust who

DETROIT Mr. Arthur W. Bryant 1811 HoUywood Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. 48236 The visit by the YP's to Detroit was a tremendous success. We met the boats and had a meeting with the officers to disseminate information about the city and our plans for the Midshipmen and officers. That day we suppUed them with some much needed pop and charcoal and they provided our dinner for the evening. The dinner on the boats was very successful and it appeared that aU in attendance; Alumni, guest, Mids, and officers had a good time. We had 45 guests at the dinner including the foUowing members: WaUy Agren, Joe Dickson, Ron Johnson, Don King, BiU Peake, BUl Prince, Bob Mabbitt, John Mehelas, Joe Walsh, Paul Walker and Art Bryant.

The offer of the use of the Detroit Boat Club faciUties by John Mehelas drew a very big response from the officers and Midshipmen. The presence of this elegant club on beautiful BeUe Isle in the middle of the Detroit River was a wonderful surprise to our guests.

A smaU group of officers and Midshipmen used the club on Wednesday. After the word got around about how nice it was, 30 or more showed up on Thursday. That evening John Mehelas, Don and Sandy King, Lynne and Nancy Thompson, and Art Bryant took four of the officers; Lt. Tom Yavorski '81, Lt. Frank Slattery, Lt. Art McMmn, and Lt. Marcus Yonehiro '82, to dinner at the club. We had a very enjoyable time.

So that each Midshipman would have a memento of their stop in Detroit, we had 100 extra printe made of some of the pictures taken on Wednesday evening and deUvered them to the ships Friday morning before they left. We also gave Cdr. Chris Weaver '71, the task force commander, a framed enlargement of the ships moored at Hart Plaza.

We want to thank Lt. Shawn Mank '82, who was on the second half crew and did not stop in Detroit, for all his help in setting up our events.

Some of us were able to thank him personaUy when we went down to meet the boats on their way back from Chicago when they stopped a Sandusky, Ohio. h was an extremely great pleasure to have hosted events for such a fine group of men and women.

We are going to move our luncheon dates from the second Wednesday of each month to the second Thursday of each month for the benefit Shipmate, October 1987

of some of our members who have confUcting luncheon schedules. We will try this for a while and see how it works out. The future schedule is as follows: September 10, University Club; October 15, Machus Red Fox; November 12, Dearborn Inn; December 10, University Club.

HONOLULU RAdm. Ralph S. Wentworth, Jr. USN (Ret.) 250Kawai Hae St., #19D Honolulu, Hawaii 96825 The Honolulu Chapter is planning to have a Homecoming Cocktail Party on Friday, 18 September 1987, Lockwood HaU, Naval Submarine Base, Pearl Harbor. Details for the party wiU be mailed to Honolulu Chapter Members, so mark the date on your calendar.

NEWPORT Capt. Robert B. Connelly USN (Ret.) 21 Catherine St. Newport, R.L 02840 At the 30 June meeting we heard Roger Buck '50 speak for himself and the rest of the Nominating Committee — Tom Weschler '39 and Ron Brandquist '60. The Chapter officers agreed to serve for another year: Frank Snyder '48 (President), Dave Clark '62 (Vice President), Bob ConneUy '52 (Secretary) and Wirt Thayer '47 (Treasurer). Our new Second Vice President in charge of encouraging junior active duty officer participation is Peter Varsanyi '76 who is now a Combat Systems Instractor at SWOS. There was no rebeUion in the ranks; the slate was voted in with no opposition.

After dinner, Ron Brandquist talked about the Falklands War. Ron had been a member of a tenman committee appointed by the Secretary of the Navy to look into "lessons learned." Ron talked oiUy about the miUtary factors and not about pohtics. The Committee's material was drawn essentially from UK sources as the Argentines were not talking to us very much in the immediate aftermath of the war.

We were given background information including statistics on ships, aircraft, and troops involved and lost. The timing of the war was apparently most fortuitous for the UK since programmed naval cuts had not been implemented.There was a shipping glut and therefore commercial vessels were quickly pressed into service and modified, and the war was only ten weeks long.

In the most significant naval war since WWII there were several firsts: both sides used Western weapons, the navies served in a multithreat (including missUe) environment, there was significant airborne opposition, VSTOL (Harrier) aircraft were used, and SSN's were used offensively.

Distances were interesting. The Falklands are 7000 miles from the UK which meant long supply lines and 26 days steaming for surface ships. The Falklands are 300 miles from Argentina which meant, without in-flight refueling capability, only a short time over the target for their planes.

Submarines played significant, and different roles, on each side. The Argentines landed commandos from an SS to establish the initial beachhead which paved the way for their successful invasion. The nuclear attack submarine CONQUEROR sunk the craiser GENERAL BELGRANO (ex-

PHEONIX CL-46) after which Argentine surface ships played no combat role.

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"Lessons Learned" were in two areas: Combat Operations and Concepts, and Manpower and Training. The lessons were not unexpected by those who have naval experience except perhaps that the Harriers were much more effective than supposed.

The war showed, once again, that bravery is not the sole province of one side. The Argentine pilots pressed home their attacks with spirit and determination. In addition to the six British ships sunk, nine more had unexploded bombs on board.

In addition to Ron and Jan Brandquist '60 we had 66 more Chapter members and guests for dinner. Those attending included: Hank and Dorothy Neiman '81 and Eric Massa '81 (both newly repoted to the Department Head Course at SWOS), Charley and Cack Buchanan '26, Roger and Muriel Buck '50, Associate Harry and Gloria Christenson, Bob ConneUy '52, Jim and Amta Conway '55, Toby Field '59 (a new father — Alexander and Kate doing fine), Tom Lyons '52 (newly elected to the Portsmouth, R.l. Water Resources Board), Fred and Pat Matthews '54, John McCaffrey '51, Tim and Mary McCoy '39, Sid and Rowe Merrill '34, Jane Moore (Sumner '48 in Washington, D.C), Wendy and Joyce Morganthaler '52, John and Lucy Roenigk '34, Joanne Schmitz '84, Associate George and Marilyn Smith (celebrating their 37th wedding anniversary) and son-in-law Sgt. Check Cooper USAF and daughter Julie, Hi and Mary Smith '34, Frank and Maggie Snyder '48, Brown Taylor '34, Wirt Thayer '47, Jack and Ray Wadleigh '37, Jim and Bobbie Wright '58. John and LiUian Zimmerman '29 and their daughter and son-in-law Capt. Peter Chase USCG (Ret.) and Virginia. Also Chapter members Dorothy Council and her guests Capt. Winnie Love USN (Ret.) and Cdr. Jane Potter USN (Ret.), John and Bubbles Diehl, NeU and MadeUne Porter and their son and daughter-in-law Rob Porter '69 and Betsy, Herb and Mary Rommel, Bob SeeUnhger, and Jean and John Sieck. Our stalwart West Pointers were also with us; Bill and Fran Eiinis '26, Tommy and Rachael Thompson '36 and Jack and Mary Burney '46 with their guest Gene FarreU USNA '42.

Our next meeting is on 29 September 1987.

ticipated in the recent raid on Lybia.

Plans for December are not yet firm. If sufficient interest is indicated, we will have a joint meeting with our friends from West Point on 5 December to enjoy the Army-Navy game. Otherwise, we will have a Christmas party meeting at the COM NavSta Puget Sound on the 9th or 16th.

Plans are well underway for our fourth annual combined service academies Christmas Ball. This event, which is sponsored by our Chapter, is arranged by Fred Lippert, assisted by his classmates from '56. This formal ball, honoring the cadets and Midshipmen from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard service academies and their parents, is growing in popularity each year.

Local flag and general officers and Alumni from various academies generally attend.

Alumni from out of town who might wish to join us at any of these events should contact the Secretary by telephone (206) 789-0862.

SACRAMENTO Capt. John C. BurriU SC USN (Ret.) 5840 Wymore Way Sacramento, Calif. 95822

The Sacramento Area Chapter held its regular monthly luncheon meeting at Posey's Cottage restaurant on the First Wednesday, 5 August 1987.

President Wally Newson '35 did his usual excellent job of chairing the meeting. At the start he asked Tom Hartigan '47 his three (3) guests, Tim Foley, V.Foley, and the vivacious Ginny Esh. In the Sacramento area we have a vibrant chapter of the Retired Officers' Ass'n, which pubUshed an excellent monthly newsletter. Tom is the editor of The TROA Trumpet, and credits Ginny Esh and others with making the monthly newsletter as good as it is.

Don and Lorma Andrews '47 were given a resounding round of applause for their annual pot luck picnic at their lovely home.

Joe Drachnik '43 thanked evryone who helped him pick and eat his abundant crop of peaches.

Wayne Harbarger '47, our Treasurer, thanked those who had already made their annual $10 contribution. Joe Drachnik, the outgoing treasurer PUGET SOUND read a typical, careful legal statement authorizing Capt. James E. Heg USN (Ret.) the transfer of funds to Harbarger. The motion 2416 NW 91st St. was unanimously approved. (Joe is a lawyer.)

Seattle, Wash. 98117 Several people were kind enough to inquire about Carlotta BurriU. Her excuse for not attenThe Puget Sound Chapter's Fall schedule ding was the typical female response, "I don't have opened with a dinner meeting at the Bremerton anything to wear."

Nav£d Shipyard. The meeting was preceded by a As usual Dick StockweU '46 contributed another tour of USS NiMrtz (CVN-68). Guides were Naval good yarn about his days as an ensign. While serAcadamey graduates from ship's company and the ving at sea off Kwajalein, ships about to be bombtour guides were guests of the Chapter at dinner. ed were being stripped, and one seaman first class Members enjoyed a short talk after dinner by decided to help himself to a 45. Then he made the Capt. Brent M. Bennitt, '64 Commanding Officer mistake of trying to sell it to a Marine who USS NanTZ. reported the matter. The commodore decided to On 14 October Chapter members wiU participate make an example of this poor seaman and ordered in a joint meeting with Alumni from U.S. MiUtary, a summary court which then had the power to Air Force and Coast Guard Academies. West recommend a dishonorable discharge. Dick Point Alumni are in charge of the arrangements became the defense counsel. With the help of steward's mates, Dick listed the purloined items and the Naval Academy Alumni are in charge of the entertainment. Chapter President, Fred Lip- in each of the rooms of the three (3) members of pert '56, has Uned up a smaU band and the Univer- the court, headed by a LCdr. During the prosity of Washington NROTC Glee Club. This will ceedings, he requested and obtained a meeting with be the first time we have been joined by the Air the members of the court with no one else present.

Force and Coast Guard. We hop)e to make this an The summary court was quickly replaced by a deck court which had no power to recommend a annual combined service academies event.

On 4 November the Chapter will meet at the dishonorable discharge. The commodore WEIS irate Commissioned Officer's Mess, Naval Station and summoned Dick to a violent chastisement, displaying a superb command of profanity. But Puget Sound for the election of the next class of trustees and to hear a presentation by Lt. Terry Dick had won the case.

Kraft, '81. Lieut. Kraft is an A-6 pUot who parDon Andrews remarked that Dick had had more 95

adventures in three years than Don had had in thirty years.

Bob Logan '43, our Immediate past President said he had a letter asking for nominees for the national board of Trustees. WaUy Nebon suggested John BurriU '38. App)arantiy the quaUfications are to • Be a member of the National Ass'n. (BurriU is a life member).

• Be wiUing to serve (which includes paying your transportation costs to Annapolis twice yearly, the next Spring meeting being 19 May 1988.

• Reasonable e.xpjectations of attending the two annual meetings for three years.

WaUy asked BurriU if he woiUd be wiUing to so serve and BurriU said, "Yes." BiuriU was nominated. After the meeting Bob Logan volunteered to sue the bio material BiuriU had submitted a year ago to draft a new 150 word bio and submit it to BurriU for review and submission to the West Coast V.P. by 31 August.

Others present inlcuded Tom Hartigan's fourth guest Pat Geyer who has joined Tom Hartigan for several years in hosting the annual A-N game jjarty in her attractive home and had, as of today, been designated as an official "friend of the Chapter, Lorma Andrews '47, Jean Nelson '35, Larry Pierce '38, Richard G. Doherty '41, M.O. Slater '42, John and Catherine Sedwick '43, Kim Rynd '38, Steve Young '50, Jack Everett '64 and Marion Logan '43.

Jack Evrett made two aimoimcements, four tickets StiU available for the Navy BaU on 19 October and he's arranging another cruise, this time to the Greek Islands in August 1988, unfortunately not tax deductible now.

The principal speaker of the day was Pat Geyer who had recentiy made a trip to Pakiston on a FuUbright Scholarship. She gave a very weU organized talk, suppUmented by colored sUdes and other materials. She said Pakistan has rich soU but needs water, some of which is suppUed by canals.

The p)eople are very miUtaristic and sp)end much of their effort in making guns by hand which usuaUy work very weU. Their main loyalty is to their clan or tribe. They often move with the seasons among Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

There is no fixed border. The Russians in Afghanistan control only the cities, and , by day, the highways. Russia wUl only "win" by killing or driving out aU the natives, three milUon of whom are aheady exUes. Pat was given a big hand and several crowded around her after her talk to ask further questions.

WaUy PoweU said that the sp>eaker in September would be his classmate, Pat Finnegan, who has had several interesting duty tours including command of a mine flotiUa at Sasebo, Jap>an (a current topic of interest), and development of the Navy League education program.

One thing I forgot about Pat Geyer's talk is that Russia is burning crops in Afghanistan in order to drive people out.

SAN DIEGO/CORONADO Capt. Edmond H. EUis USN (Ret.) 3650 Caminito Ceilo del Mar San Diego, CaUL 92130 The Thursday, 16 JiUy meeting at the Admiral Kidd Club was caUed to order by President Bob Schlenzig '54. He also led the attendees in the Pledge of AUegiance. Capt. John TUson, '51 gave the invocation. The host class was '51 but it just wasn't its day. They had only six in attendance and two of these were spxmses. (John and Presh TUson, Howard and Genevieve Ruggles, Andy Kremm and BUl Bowling). The senior Class in 96

attendance, '26, was represented, as always, by VAdm. P.D. Stroop and the junior class, '85, was represented by Lt. jg Jan Bizzaro.

Bob Schlenzig made a few remarks concerning future events. Perhapw the most impwrtant was the Army Navy Game on 28 November. This has become a major local event and aU visitors to this area and local non-attendees should keep this one in mind. Bob then innoduced Cdr. Mark Tuzo '52, Director of Development, USNAAA, who reported that aU Alumni were being requested to submit up>dated pwrsonal information for the next issue of the Register of Alumni; 1,320 Plebes were admitted into the Class of 1991 (that's a lot of push-ups or is that done anymore?); and, construction has started on the new Brigade Activities Center.

Capt. Walt Martin, '62 was our sp>eaker. He is now serving as Commander Training Command, Pacific Fleet and Deputy Chief of Staff for Training. He sp>oke of the Soviet buUdup m the Pacific and the need to counter this in our maritime strategy; the increased importance of the PhiUpn pines in this context because of the basing of Sovitt naval units at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam; and the recent naval opaations in the northern Pacific and Aleutians area to demonstrate that Alaska is an important element in that strategy. He spoke of the Training Command as a far flung and diversified command which stretches from San Diego to Jap)an and trains day and night, seven days a week, affecting both active duty and reserve p)ersonnel smd units. He also pointed out the continued need to improve on and take advsmtage of training opportunities ashore which can save a lot of time and money versus doing the same things at sea. There is a decided need for more computers to augment those aheady in use for war games by Battie Group Commander, commanding officers, etc.

Our chapter is continuing our membership drive.

Want to get the word? Contact Ed EUis (755-5019)(H), or Scot Hubal (225-6930)(W) or (435-8878) (H).

SANTA BARBARA Capt. Herman H. Kait USN (Ra.) 877 La MiUpita Road Santa Barbara, CaUL 93105 The "unusual" weather cleared away and Saturday, 25 July, gifted us with the most beautiful day for our annual picnic at Manning park, Montecito.

A total of 136 were present, inclucUng 30 diffeent Academy classes, spouses, widows and some guests.

For years now we prided ourselves with providing "aU you can drink and eat for $5 and we managed to do it again with a few bucks left over.

Of course, we had to scan every food sale in tov«i over the past month or two, but it WEIS fun. The logistics team was much the same as other years, but we are looking for young blood to releive KAIT-ROTH-LONG whose birthday anniversaries add up to 244, and who have manned the firingUne for the jjast 20 Summer affairs.

Tom Long '33 with his track and brawn; Guy O'NeU '37, Rae Richerson '52, and Dog Haigh '52 sp>ent hours preparing the site, covering tables, hauling tables and chairs from the Girl Scout Hq., stringing the signal flags, and getting set for the rush. Russ Christian '48 brought the ice and helped Ells Roth '21 with setting up the opjen bar; Karole Christian decorated the tables with flowers and lemons, DoUy Kait brought the deUcious Hawaiian style baked beans; Ann Haigh treated with bowls of guacamole cUp; Beth Long tossed the green

salad and dressing; and with the glowing coals just right. Hart Kait and Rae Richerson broUed the choice top>-sirloins and roasted the garUc breads.

Many spouses brought trays of favorite cookies for dessert.

Henry Rumble '33 came from San Diego, stan Keck '54 came from Seattie, and Hank Milhan came from Oceanside. The rest fiUed the miles between. We missed Benny Beiutez '44 and Ed Uhh '45 who died since our last outing. We received a very touching letter from Nick Draim '22 saying he had lost his beloved wife, Marie, on July 2nd. We remember aU the famiUes with heartfelt sympathy.

Newcomer Alumni get on the mailing list by writing to the secy-treas or phone 687-7278.

TEXAS (NORTH) Dick Goodspeed 2237 Hurstview Dr. Hurst, Texas 76053 The Chapter had its last Tuesday meeting before the Summer hiatus on 2 June. The program started with BiU Lavalee's report on the Trustees' Meeting he had attended in AnnapoUs the previous week.

He stressed the need for Alumni financial support of the new Brigade Activities Center, for which the Academy hop>es to raise S9 miUion from privale donors to add to the government's S13 milUon. He also mentioned YP cruises on the Great Lakes as part of this Summer's program, and a fleet of new yawls to replace the ones now in use. He had other news for us, but my notes are too sketchy to p>ermit me to summarize it accurately.

After BUl's remarks, chapter VP Hugh Smith introduced the speaker. Dr. Mary Lou Branson, Director of the Navy Family Services Center at NAS DaUas. She said that the Navy is among the top ten large employers in the country in the quality of its treatment of employees' famiUes. (She made it clear that the employees she was referring to were our uniformed p)ersoimel.) She and the FamUy Service Center are out to help the SaUors and Marines at NAS DaUas improve their quaUty of Ufe, and she described spjecific ways they do that, and some of the cases they have dealt with.

We retirees benefit from her activities directiy in that we receive a monthly famUy services news letter from her office that Usts various educational events we can attend, opportunities for volunteer service, and other things of interest.

Those attending this meeting were: Pete Baker, '57; Bob Began, '87; Dennis Connor, '66; Jack Edwards, '47; Ray Garfield, '66; Dick Goodsp)eed, '50; Dick Grant, '52; Don Hackett, '64; John HamUton, '68; Alex Harkins, '67, and wife CecUy; BUl LavaUee, '55; CharUe Lyman, '61; Dick Lyons, '52; Tom Meyer, '63; Tom Peacock, '34, with wife Margaret; Preston Peak, '46; Hugh J. Smith, '60; Jun TatUock, Jr., '87; John Thompson, '65; J . C Tipton, '58; Ed Walker, '60; Dan Weaver, '72; John Wroten, '65; and Ben Young, '45.

The annual pool p)arty honoring young men and women from the area who are about to become Plebes was early this year — on 7 Jtme. The large turnout of Alumni and their famihes and members of the Parents' Club welcomed 14 appointees and their famUies. Ray Garfield and his family hosted the party (son Glenn was one of the honorees), and Alex Harkins and his family assisted.

The Chapter meets at noon on the first Tuesday of every month except July and August at Belo Mansion, Ross and Pearl Streets, DaUas. We invite any Alumni in the area on a first Tuesday to join us.

Shipmate, October 1987

UPPER MIDWEST Mr. Scott S. Pihlaja 15015 75th Avenue N. Maple Grove, MN 55337 It's time to get caught up with what's been happening in the Minneapolis area Chapter! It's been a busy time through the Spring and Summer for all of us but the Chapter has managed to continue to function and provide interesting programs nearly every month.

On 13 March 1987 a meeting was held at the Ft. SneUing Officers' Club attended by Tom BueU '58, Dennis Doherty '63, Kari Flak '80, Ed Fruechtl '40, Darrel Gonyea '61, Bob Litke '48, Chariie Pinkham '58, Bob Sauer '58 and Fielding "Luke" Lucas '46. The Summer and 1987-1988 schedules were reviewed and approved. The Treasurer's report was given and accepted.

The Alumnus of the Month was Darrel Gonyea '61. A native Minnesotan, Darrel took his commission in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduation. Darrel reflected on his tour as an Artillery officer in Okinawa and a tour through MCRD San Diego. In 1966, he got married. At the time he wanted nothing more than a job that paid $600 a month plus a car and expenses. He got started in sales by selhng cameras, then Ufe insurance.

Dartel now owns and operates Gonyea Land Company here in the Twin Cities. He has three children and enjoys voUeybaU and gymnastics.

The April meeting was the highlight of the 1986-1987 season. A special evening with spouses

was held at the Ft. SneUing Officers' Club with the guest speaker being noted author and historian, Tom BueU '58. Those attending were Dale and Alice Crosier '55, John and Sally Ginn '75, Cabell and Mary Greenwood '78, Bob and Elizabeth Litke '48, Scott and Mary Jo Pihlaja '78, Charlie and Jan Pinkham '58, Mike and Cindy Ryder '74, Bob and Connie SAuer '58, Mike and Karen Schneider '64, John and Carolyn Yarbrough '57, Tom and Marilyn BueU '58, Del and Miriam Cory '56, Dennis and Ollie Doherty '63, Kari and Augi Flak '80/'80, Ed and Rosemary Freuchtl '40, Paul and Linda Jennings '64, Jim and Susan Serley '68, and Gene and Rose Wrobel '56. (My apologies to anyone I missed or misplaced!)

After an outstanding meal the group was treated to a fascinating talk on "The Myth and Reality in History" by Tom. Tom has written two award winning naval biographies: Master of Sea Power: A Biography of Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King and The Quiet Warrior: Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance. Tom has also written many articles for Proceedings, Review,and The Washington Post. The history lesson for the evening was on the role of Halsey's staff during the Battle of Midway. Tom relayed his experience of writing the book on Adm. Spruance and digging into what "really" happened at the Battle of Midway. For those of us who agonized through The History of Sea Power at USNA, history was made enjoyable during this night. Even the spouses who had very little background in this type of history enjoyed it thoroughly. Tom's deep respect for

Adm. Spruance was evident as he related his investigative experiences that went into this book.

The meetings of May and June were lightly attended with no major business taking place at either meeting except for the planning for the July picnic by the Class of '58. On 12 July, the monthly get-together was a family day at Baker Park Reserve. The food was provided by Charlie Pinkham '58 of Arden International Kitchens.

Those who came were: Dale and Alice Crosier '55, Dennis and Ollie Doherty '58, Jim and Lynn Ehmer '67, Paul and Linda Jennings '64, Luke Lucas '46, CharUe Pinkham '58, Mike and Karen Schneider '64, Paul and Pat Stiller '58, and Scott and Mary Jo Pihlaja '78. Highlight of the day was the seafood gumbo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; those that missed it missed a real treat. As usual the company was exceUent and the weather cooperated to inake the whole day very enjoyable!

The faithful few showed up onCe again at the Ft. SneUing Officers' Club on 14 August for the last of the Summer meetings: Bob Sauer '58, Chariie PInkhatn '58, Paul Stiller '58, Darrel Gonyea '61, and Scott Pihlaja '78. The faU agenda was handed out and responsiblities for contacting the rest of the Chapter were made. The fall meetings will be held at the Ft. SneUing Officers' Club on the second Friday of each month. Call Bob Sauer, 542-6085, Dennis Doherty, 348-3958, or Scott Pihlaja, 5425504 for any questions you may have. j.

Last Call "They shall grow not oW as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary therti nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them . . . " Laurence Binyon, 1914 ANDERSON, IVLUISHALL ARNOLD '20 (CDR USN RET), 27 July 1987, El Cajon, CaUf. ASHTON, SAMUEL COLLIER '46, 2 August 1987, Durham, N.C. AUCKLAND, WALLACE B. '42 (CDR USN RET), 18 January 1987, San Pedro, CaUf. BATTERTON, BOEKER CHARLES '28 (BGEN USMC RET), 17 July 1987, Springfield, IU. BARROW, JOHN CURTIS '49 (RADM USN RET), 24 July 1987, Somerset, Va. BEATFY, WILLIAM HARRISON U '69,21 June 1987, Long Beach, Calif.

BERTHOLD, ELMER EDWARD '24 (CAPT USN RET), 4 June 1987, Walnut Creek, Calif.

BEVERNICK, RICHARD ALEXANDER '37 (CAPT USN RET), 27 November 1986, Santa Ynez, Calif.

BIRD, JOSEPH W. JR. '53 (CDR USN RET), 28 July 1987, Springfield, Va. BRINSER, HARRY MEYLERT '42 (CDR USN RET), 16 April 1987, North Conway, N.H. BUCK, DONALD DEAN '52 (CAPT USN RET), 19 July 1987, Pittsburgh, Pa. CHEATHAM, AUGUSTUS BARRETT '52 (CDR USN RET), 18 April 1987, Chula Vista, CaUf. COPELAND, ALFRED '45, 28 May 1987, Irvington, N.Y. COREY, HOWARD GRANT '30 (RADM USN RET) 3 August 1987, Honolulu, Hi. Shipmate, October 1987

CORNELIUS, ELWOOD K. '27, 30 May 1987, Pottstown, Pa. DAVIDSON, WILLIAM MORGAN '81 (LT USN), 18 June 1987, Dare County, N.C. DEWEES, STUART ALLEN '43, 3 July 1987, Sunnyvale, Calif.

DEWEY, IRVING DOREIVIUS '39, (CAPT USN RET) Date Unknown, Sun City, Ariz.

FIALA, REID PURYEAR '31 (RADM USN RET) 29 July 1987, Los Angeles, Calif.

GARY, CHARLES BINFORD '20, 13 June 1987, Southbury, Conn.

GLASS, RICHARD POLLARD '20 (RADM USN RET), 27 June 1987, Irvington, Va. GOURE, JAMES V. '46, 18 December 1986, Black Mountain, N.C. GRAY, JOHN F.W. '17 (CDR USN RET), 26 January 1987, Los Angeles, Calif.

HOLLINGSWORTH, ALBERT FRANCIS '38 (CDR USN RET), 4 July 1987, Palo Aho, CaUf. HOPPE, THADDEUS ANTHONY '18, 10 June 1987, Abington, Pa. KIRKPATRICK, CHARLES EUGENE '31 (LCDR USN RET), 5 August 1987, Hinsdale, 111.

LAZEVICK, JAMES FRANCIS '84 (LTjg USN), 31 July 1987, Persian Gulf LYNCH, FRANK CURTIS '38 (CAPT USN RET), 21 August 1987, Westerly, R.I. MC MENAMIN, JOHN THOMAS '45, 28 March 1986, Greensburg, Pa.

MEENAN, ROBERT HUGH '48, 3 July 1987, Inglewood, Calif.

MELVIN, CLARENCE AGEE '38 (CAPT USN RET), 9 August 1987, ArUngton, Va. MENDENHALL, WILLIAM K. '23 (RADM USN RET), 28 August 1987, Walnut Creek, CaUf. MERRILL, DAVID LUClUS '43, September 1985, Whittier, Calif.

MOREAU, STEVEN '80 (LT USN), 7 August 1987, Lemoore, CaUf. M o s s i N , R I C H A R D B R U C E '52 ( L C O L U S A F

RET), 20 March 1987, Orange City, Fla. PERRILL, HARLAN KNOX '26 (CDR USN RET), 5 August 1987, Los Angeles, CaUf. PRICHARD, JAMES ALEXANDER '27 (RADM USN RET), 16 June 1987, Seattle, Wash.

RAWLINS, EDWARD WHITE '24 (CDR USN RET), 19 August 1986, Bethesda, Md. RAMSEY, WILLIAM BLAKE '83 (LT USN) 31 July 1987, Jacksonville, Fla. RECTOR, JAMES ALEXANDER '34 (CDR USN RET), 15 November 1986, Montclair, Calif.

RILEY, WILLIAM OLIVER '42 (LCDR USN RET), 15 February 1986, Birmingham, Ala. ROBISON, ROY L. '42 (CAPT USN RET), 25 August 1987, Arlington, Va. ROWLEY, WALTON DANA '27 (CAPT USN RET) 28 April 1987, San Clemente, Calif.

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SMITH, RANDOLPH MOIVROE '27 (COL AUS RET), 12 January 1987, WiUiamsburg, Va.

SORENSON, FRANK GYLDENLOVE '47, 16 July 1987, Cincinnati, Ohio SPIELVOGEL, JOSEPH '20, 6 May 1987, West Orange, N.J. STIENBECK, JOHN MACAULAY '33 (CAPT USN RET), 19 June 1987, Santa Monica, CaUf.

THADDEUS ANTHONY HOPPE '18 Thaddeus A. Hoppe died 10 June 1987 in Abington Hospital, Abington, Pennsylvania.

Burial took place on 13 Jime. At the time of his death, he was one of 14 survivors of the class of 1918.

Born in IlUnois, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state and graduated in June 1917 with the Class of 1918. He served aboard NEW JERSEY (1917-18), PALOS on the Yangtse River Patrol m Chma (1919-20), and NEVADA (1921-23).

He resigned as a Ueutenant in October 1923, having served six years at sea during which time he had only 25 days of leave.

In 1930, he joined the Colgate PalmoUve Company. He retired from that firm in 1961 after a career as an economist.

A member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, he is survived by his widow, Emily, of 675 East Street Road, No. 2214, Warminster, Pa. 18974-3522.

HARLAN KNOX PERRILL '26 Cdr. Harlan K. PerriU USN (Ret.) died of a heart attack on 5 August 1987 at the Veterans Hospital in Los Angeles, CaUfornia. Burial took place in El Camino Cemetery, San Diego, CaUf. Bom in MartinsviUe, Indiana, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state and graduated with the Class of 1926. FoUowing Une duties, mostiy in gunnery from 1926 untU 1930, he undertook fUght training and won his wings in I93I. FoUowing service with VS-2, he reported to the Postgraduate School at AimapoUs and later received an MSE from the University of Michigan.

Duty foUowed with VS-9S m SALT LAKE CHY and then VP-11. Designated an AEDO m 1938, he then served at the Naval Aircraft Factory in PhUadelphia, Pa. as superintendent of the Aeronautical Engine Laboratory.

From July 1942 imtU December 1944, he served at Barber's Point, Hawaii, buUding and putting into service the first mechanized engine overhaul plant in the Navy. He then became Chief Engineer of the A&R Department at NAS Alameda, CaUf., estabUshing the first jet engine overhaul plant in the Navy. He retired in November 1946.

Commander PerriU held management and executive positions in several aircraft and related companies in Southern CaUfornia. Later he had his own business manufacturing and marketing a coin-coUecting box for parking lots.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia of 359 S. Westgate Ave., Los Angeles, CaUf. 90049^207; a sister, Martha BaU; two daughters and sbt grandchUdren. A grandson, KeUy Houlgate, is a member of the Class of '91. Memorials may be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

JAMES ALEXANDER PRICHARD '27 RAdm. James A. Prichard USN (Ret.) died 16 June 1987 at his home in Seattle, Washington.

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STOKER, LOUIS JOHN '33 (CAPT USN RET), 18 July 1987, Washington, D.C. STUMP, CHARLES A. '38 (CDR USN RET) 4 August 1987, Dover, Del. TRESHIE, ROBERT DAVID '20 (CAPT USN RET), 26 Febraary 1986, Santa Ana, Calif.

TORSKE, ERWIN EDWIN JR. '52 (LCOL USAF RET), 14 November 1982, Stanford, CaUf.

WALLACE, MICHAEL CRESTON '83 (LT USN), 9 July 1987, VersaUles, Ky. WALLACE, PAUL EUGENE '33 (MGEN USMC RET), 13 July 1987, SUdeU, Ala. WINTER, WILLIAM JR. '32 (RADM USN RET), 26 May 1986, Wahiut Creek, CaUL

Private memorial srvices were held at the Naval Underseas Warfare Engineering Station, Keyport, Wash, where he had been Commanding Officer from 1951-53 and agam from 1955-57.

Bom in Bogata, Texas, he attended Marion (Alabama) Institute and was appointed to the Naval Academy from Texas with the Qass of 1927.

After graduation, he served successively in the battieship WEST VIRGINLA, the refrigerator ship

Board of Directors of the School System.

He was active in a local contract bridge group and was an enthusiastic and skUlful bowler.

He is survived by his daughter, Janice, his son, James, six grandchUdren and one great-grandchUd.

ARCTIC, destroyers HULL and CHANDIER, and the

battieship ARIZONA. Selected for the course m Ordnance Engineering, he attended Postgraduate School at AnnapoUs in 1935 and continued his studies at M.I.T. in 1936-38 where he received a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. Subsequent assignments included: the destroyer tender ALTAIR, Executive Officer of the destroyer MACDONOUGH, and duty at the Naval Torp)edo Station, Newport, R.L From 1944-45 he served as Executive Officer of the cruiser PHOENIX, op>erating in the PhiUppines, New Guinea and Borneo area. He was awarded the Legion of Merit Medal with combat " V " — for exceptionaUy meritorious conduct — as Chief Evaluator in the CIC — during the Battie of Surigao Straits, contributing greatiy to the success of his ship in inflicting damage on advancing warships.

He also received the Commendation Medal from the Seventh Fleet Commander "for distinguishing himself on the cxxasion of a foundering whaleboat in Subic Bay where he dove overboard to facUitate rescue of survivors."

Post-war duties were as C O . of the ttansport OCONTO, C O . of the destroyer tender GuADELOin'E, Executive Officer at Naval Ordnance Plant, Inyokera, CaUf., and Executive Officer at Naval Ammunition Depot, Shoemakei, Ark. During the Korean War, he commanded the attack cargo ship WASHBLTRN, participating in the amphibious assault at Inchon, Korea, Sept. 1950.

He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with combat " V " for meritorious service in action at Inchon — by skiUfuUy maneuvering and unloading his ship of troops and cargo on schedule despite hazards of extreme tidal and curtent conditions, and the danger of floating mines."

Later commands included the Naval Torp>edo Station, Keyport, Wash, and Destroyer Squadron Eleven.

In addition to the personal decorations cited above he eamed medals for: American Defense, American Campaign, Asiatic — Pacific Campaign, (5 engagement stars). World War II Victory, Navy Occupation Service, China Service, National Defense, Korean Service (2 engagement stars), UN Service, and PhiUppine Liberation (2 engagement stars).

After retirement from active duty, RAdm. Prichard obtained certification as a teacher after taking qualification courses at the University of Washington. He then taught mathematical analysis at West Seattle High School for ten years. On retirement, he was given a citation of merit by the

BOEKER CHARLES BATTERTON '28 BGen. Boeker Charles Batterton USMC (Ret.) died on 17 July 1987 at Lewis Memorial Christian ViUage, Springfield, Illinois. Remains were cremated, and memorial services were held 20 JiUy at First Christian Church, Springfield.

Bom in IlUnois and appointed to the Naval Academy from that State, he graduated with the Class of 1928. After completing the Marine Corps Basic School in PhUadelphia, he served in Port au Prince, Haiti for four years. After duty at Army Motor Transport School, Camp Holabird, he qualified in fUght ttainmg at Pensacola. After four years at Quantico, he served successively at Army Air Corps Technical School, Chanute Field; NAS Coronado; three years with the Naval Aviation Mission, Pera; NAS El Toro; and MCAS, Honolulu.

In World War II, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his part in the Okinawa campaign, 1945, serving as operations officer of the 10th Army fighter and defense commands. In 1946-49, he was Chief of Staff, MCAS, Cherry Pomt, NC. In Korea, as Commander, Marine Air Group 12, provided close air support to Gen. Almond's lOth Corps aU the way to the Manchurian border.

After 1952, he served in various Marine Corps stations in Washington, D.C; Miami, Fla.; Kaneohe, Oahu; and as C/S, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.

He served as Professor of Naval Science, NROTC, Uiuversity of Illinois, Urbana, IU. After retirement, he was active in insurance and real estate.

He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Lee Ehnore of 2336 Cherry HUls Drive, Apt. B-5, Springfield, IU. 62704; two sisters, and several nephews, nieces and cousins.

REID PURYEAR FLVLA '31 RAdm. Reid Puryear Fiala USN (Ret.) died on 29 July 1987 at his home in RolUng HiUs Estates, Los Angeles, California. Memorial services were held on 8 August in the Christian Center for Christos Wisdom in Long Beach, California, and his ashes were interred with military honors beside the grave of his parents in ArUngton National Cemetery, on 18 September.

Born in Brooklyn, New York in January 1909, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state, and graduated with the Class of 1931. His Shipmate, October 1987

first assignment after being commissioned ensign was to the battleship PENNSYLVANIA, after which he served in the destroyers TRUXTUN, CHANDLER,

and TREVER before being ordered to duty at the U.S. Naval Academy in 1938 as an instructor in mathematics. In 1940 he went back to sea duty as Executive Officer of the destroyer GOLDSBOROUGH then being converted to a seaplane tender. In her he served in the North Atlantic, Caribbean, South Atiantic and Pacific, advancing to command in 1943.

In 1943 he was appointed to command of the desttoyer REMEY, commissioning her in September 1943. Under his command, REMEY participated in the capture of Kwajalein and Majuro Atolls, the capture and occupation of Saipan, Tinian and Southern Palau Islands, the Leyte and Luzon operations, the assault and occupation of Iwo Jima, the Fifth Fleet raids against Honshu and Nansei Shoto, and support of the Okinawa operation. His performance in command of REMEY in the Battle of Surigao Strait won him the award of the Navy Cross.

In September 1945 he was ordered to duty as Commanding Officer of the destroyer HARWOOD, and in her participated in occupation duty in the China Sea-YeUow Sea area. His other post-war sea duties included command of DesDiv-602; duty on the Staff of CinCLantFlt; command of USS BOTTINEAU (APA-235); and command of DesRon-15.

His shore duty assignments in that same period were Executive Officer of the Department of Mathematics at the Naval Academy; the Armed Forces Staff CoUege; Assistant Chief of Staff for InteUigence on the Joint Staff of CinC United Nations Command, Korea; and his final active duty, that of Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Station, Long Beach, California. He retired in October 1959 with the rank of Rear Admiral.

His awards and decorations included the Navy Cross, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat-V, the American Defense Service Medal with Bronze "A", the American Campaign Medal, the AsiaticPacific Campaign Medal with 8 Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the Navy Occupation Service Medal with Asian Clasp, the National Defense Service Medal, and Philippine Liberation Medal.

In retirement Admiral Fiala made his home first in Pasadena, California, and later in RolUng Hills Estates, Los Angeles. He found civilian employment as an underwriter for Occidental Life Insurance Company. Survivors include his wife, EUzabeth Grant Fiala of 33 Pony Lane, Rolling HUls Estates, Los Angeles, CaUfornia 90274; two daughters, Elizabeth Trone of Petersburg, IlUnois and Mary Louise Crocker of RolUng Hills; a son, Edward R. Fiala of Sunnyvale, California, and 12 grandchUdren.

CHARLES EUGENE KIRKPATRICK '31 LCdr. Charles Eugene Kirkpatrick USN (Ret.) died at his home in Hinsdale, lUinois on 5 August 1987. Memorial services were held on 8 August at the Union Church of Hinsdale, and interment was in Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook, lUinois.

Born in California in January 1909, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Utah, and graduated with the Class of 1931.

FoUowing duty in the destroyer BROOME he was Shipmate, October 1987

assigned to the aircraft carrier LEXINGTON, and in 1934 was retired because of defective vision. From 1935-1936 he was employed by the Pacific Gas and Electric Co.; then in 1936 he began his long career with Graybar Electric Co. In 1942 he was recaUed to active duty, serving first with the NROTC at the University of California, next with the Office of the Superintendent of Shipbuilding at San Francisco, and finally in command of the Naval Repair Station on Ulithi Atoll in the Pacific. It was during this assignment that he volunteered to lead a reconnaissance against a Japanese held island, a mission in which he earned the award of the Navy Cross. He retired for the second time in 1946 and resumed his career with Graybar Electric Co. His awards and decorations included the Navy Cross, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.

In 1950 he was promoted to District Manager of Graybar in Cleveland, Ohio; in 1956 he was transferred to Chicago and became District Manager and Director; and in 1970 he was promoted to Regional Vice-President. He retired from Graybar in 1971.

Since 1957 he made his home in Hinsdale, lUinois. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Armstrong Kirkpatrick, of 345 Hillcrest Avenue, Hinsdale, lUinois; by a daughter, Mrs. Mary K. Essl of Bethesda, Maryland; by a son, Robert A. Kirkpatrick of Hinsdale, and by six grandchildren.

ROBERT CRAVEN LEONARD '32 Capt. Robert C Leonard USN (Ret.) died of pleurisy on 25 August 1987 at Suburban Hospital in Washington, D.C. Born in Greensboro, North CaroUna, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state and graduated with the Class of 1932. Sea service foUowed graduation and he served on various ships before returning to the Naval Academy for duty.

During World War II he served in the Pacific as the navigator and damage control officer of the cruiser MOBILE. Later assignments took him to London and to Norfolk, Va., where he served on the staff of the Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. He retired while in that assignment in July 1957.

A resident of Washington in the early 1940s, the captain returned to the area upon retirement from the Navy and was employed by Hirsch & Co. as a stockbroker. In 1963, he joined the trust department of the American Security and Trust Co. He retired from that firm in 1974.

He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association as well as the Chevy Chase Club. He attended All Saints Episcopal Church in the District.

A daughter, Catherine L. Wilson of Ormond Beach, Florida, was killed in an automobile accident in 1986. The captain is survived by his wife, Catherine, of 3500 Winsor Place, Chevy Chase, Md. 20815; a sister, Lucille Jones of Baltimore; a brother, Colvin of Greensboro; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

CLARENCE AGEE MELVIN '38 Capt. Clarence A. Melvin USN (Ret.) died of cancer on 9 August 1987 in ArUngton, Virginia.

Services were held on 12 August at Ft. Myer Chapel foUowed by burial wUh fuU miUtary honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Selma, Alabama, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state and graduated with the Class of 1938. He later earned a master's

in personnel management from George Washington University.

A Naval Aviator, Capt. Melvin served with shore-based antisubmarine squadrons in the States and saw action in North Africa during World War 11. He later had staff duty in London and then served with the Pacific Fleet.

From 1960 to 1961 he commanded the carrier VALLEY FORGE. He later served on the Faculty of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C. His decorations included the Legion of Merit; he retired in July 1968.

Following active duty, he was a systems analyst with the Naval Air Systems Command. From 1976 until 1987, he was a substitute mathematics teacher at several schools in Northern Virginia. The captain was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Arlington and the Army and Navy Country Club.

Survivors include his wife, EmUou of 3157 N. 21st Street, Arlington, Va. 22201-5107; a son, John T. of Boring, Ore.; and a daughter, Emily of Auburn, Ala. SAMUEL COLLIER ASHTON '46 Samuel C Ashton died on 2 August 1987 in Durham, North Carolina, after a brief illness. Private graveside services were held.

Born in Hohenwald, Tennessee, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state and graduated in 1945 with the Class of 1946. He resigned as an ensign in November 1947, after service on TEXAS as a line officer.

He was assistant director of the Physical Sciences Division of Stanford Research Institute before joining Research Triangle Institute in Durham in 1959. He was one of RTFs original employees; at one time or another he had management responsibiUty for aU administrative functions at the institute. As corporate vice president, he personally oversaw the planning and construction of aU of RTFs buildings.

Mr. Ashton was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife, Reigh, of 3104 Buckingham Road, Durham, N.C. 27707; son Craig of Chapel HiU; and a granddaughter.

Donations may be made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Durham, or to the Duke University Museum of Art. THOMAS EARL SHUTTLES, JR. '47 Thomas E. Shutties, Jr. died on 24 July 1987 in Conway Hospital, Conway, South CaroUna. His ashes were scattered in Long Island Sound off Amagansett, Long Island, N.Y. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that state and graduated with the Class of 1947 in June 1946. He resigned as an ensign in Febraary 1947.

He later earned a master's in mathematics from Georgia Tech, and his PhD in physics from New York University.

Following studies at NYU he joined the electronics and defense staff of TRW Inc. in Redondo Beach, California. He was one of the original staff members working on the Apollo Program. Mr. Shuttles, a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, also was a member of the American Physical Society. He published many articles on 99

theoretical physics and continued these endeavors in retirement.

He is survived by his wife Joan whose address is P.O. Box 768, Pawleys Island, S.C. 29585-0768.

Sara Hurlbert, and Beth Forensich; two grandchUdren; three brothers and a sister.

He was preceded in death by a son, John Christopher Bartow; two brothers and his pjarents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Eva Cave Bartow Scholarship Fund at Westminster CoUege, Fulton, Mo., 65251.

JOHN CURTIS BARROW '49 RAdm. John C Barrow USN (Ret.) died 24 July 1987 at his home in Somerset, Virginia, DONALD DEAN BUCK '52 foUowing a short illness Capt. Donald D. with cancer. Memorial Buck USN (Ret.) died services were held at the on 19 July 1987 at PresNaval Academy Chap)el byterian University on 27 July.

Hospital, Pittsburgh, Bora on a farm in Pennsylvania. Services New Bloomfield, were held 23 July in Emmett, Idaho, folMissouri, he was appointed to the Naval Academy lowed by burial in from that state and was graduated with the Class Emmett Cemetery. of 1949.

Captain Buck had As a Midshipman, he served as six-strii>er and as captain of the basketbaU team. He received the received a Uver transplant but lost his fight to Fleet Reserve Association sword and the Thomp- leukemia, unrelated to the transplant. son Trophy Cup for athletics.

Bom in Emmett, Idaho, he received an appointHe enUsted in the Navy V-5 air cadet program ment to the Naval Academy from that state and in 1943 and eamed his wings as a Naval Aviator graduated with the Class of 1952. His first duty in 1950. He was a pUot with the three-man team after graduation was in the carrier PHILIPPINE SEA that set a transcontinental sp)eed record by flying op>erating with task forces during the Korean War. F9F-6 Cougars from San Diego to New York in He imderwent fUght training and then served less than four hours. with three carrier attack squadrons. He also served He was a member of the faculty at the USNA with the NROTC unit at the University of PennsylFrench Department from 1955-57 and received a vania; Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, master's degree from the Fletcher School of Law Calif.; and the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, and Diplomacy at Tufts Unviersity in Boston in Japan.

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He attended Test PUot School and then served As commanding officer of fighter squadron with the SubBoard of Inspection and Survey, VF-32 in 1966, he flew more than 50 combat mis- Patuxent River, Md.; the Naval Air Systems Comsions in Viemam and received the Distinguished mand Headquarters in Wash., D . C ; Pacific Flying Cross. In 1967, he became commanding MissUe Test Center at Pt. Mugu, CaUf.; and the officer of Carrier Air Wing 3 on USS SARATOGA Naval Air Development Center in Warminster, Pa. (CVA-60) in the Meditertanean.

He was awarded the meritorious Service Medal He was captain of the USS OGDEN ( L P D - 5 ) on for outstanding pjerformance as director of the a Vietnam cruise to evacuate USMC forces in 1971. Software and Computer Directorate and Director As captain of USS ORISKANY (CVA-34) he was on of Command Projects at Warminster. the battie line in the Tonkin GiUf in 1972 when Survivors include his wife Alice of 991 Eagle the Paris Peace Accords were signed ending U.S. HiUs Way, Eagle, Idaho, 83616, and two sons, involvement in the war.

Chaimcey and Ty. Memorials can be made to Promoted to flag rank in 1975, he was Direc- FamUy House, 233 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, Pa. tor of the PoUtico-MiUtary Division (OP-61) for 15213 or the Naval Academy Alumni Association. the Navy at the Pentagon, and also served as Sp>ecial Assistant for Latin American Affairs to the Chief of Naval operations. He commanded Tactical Air Wings Atiantic m 1977-78 and served JOSEPH WALTER BIRD, JR. '53 Cdr. Joseph Walter (Joe) Bird, Jr., USN (Ret.) as Commandant of the National War CoUege for the Classes of 1978-79 and 1979-80. His last assign- died on 28 July 1987, at his home in Springfield, ment was Assistant Deputy for the Chief of Naval Virginia, from a heart attack. Memorial services Opjerations in Plans, PoUcy and Operations were held at Hope Lutheran Church in Annandale, Virginia on 3 August, foUowed by committal with (OP-06B).

In 1981, he retired with his wife, the former military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.

Commander bird was born in Orange, New Maryilyn Cookman, to a 164-year-old estate in Virginia. He served as Alumni president for the Jersey. He grew up in Evanston, IlUnois and Class of '49 from 1981-85. He was on the Board attended Wabash College for two years before of Directors of the Virginia Tarentaise Cattle entering the Naval Academy in 1949.

He graduated from the Academy with the Class Association and a vestryman at Christ Episcopal of 1953 and was commissioned an ensign in the Church in GordonsvUle, Va. In addition to his wife, who survives at home, Navy Line. He served on board USS AGERHOLM other survivors include a son, Jeff Barrow; four (DD-826), USS BALAO (SS-285), USS PICUDA daughters, LCdr. Patricia Rios, Mary Bartow, (SS-382), USS ATULE (SS-403), USS TRUTTA

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was the Commanding Officer of the USS RASHER (AGSS-269). He had shore tours at the NROTC Detachment at Marquette University, at the Naval Ordnance Systems Command and concluded his active service as Director of the Weapons Systems Division in the Officer Training Dep)artment of the Submarine School. He was awarded the United Nations Service Medal, the Viemam Service Medal with bronze star, the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with bronze star, the China Service Medal, Command at Sea Insignia, and the SSBN Detertent Pauol Insignia with gold star.

Retiring in 1974, he began a second career as an engineer with the Raytheon Service Company in ArUngton, Virginia. In recent years he had suffered from arterial sclerosis, an arterial replacement, and carotid artery surgery. WhUe his physical ailments slowed him down on occasion, he remained interested in and participated in class activities in the Washington area, and was very active in the vestry of Hop)e Lutheran Church, being a member of the vestry for the last three years.

Joe is survived by Nedra, his vrife of 32 years; a daughter, Deborah L. of Burke, Vhginia; a son, David W. of Springfield, Virginia; by his mother LUUan C Bird of Miami, Florida; and by a sister, Beveraly A. Fuller of Key Biscayne, Florida.

Donations in Joe's memory may be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Class of '53 Project, Alumni House, AnnapoUs, Maryland, 21402.

MICHAEL CRESTON WALLACE '83 Lt. Michael C WaUace USN died on 9 August 1987 m VersaUles, Kenmcky, of leukemia. Services were held 11 August at VersaUles United Methodist Church m VersaiUes; burial foUowed m Rose Crest Cemetery.

Bora in Kentucky, Lt. WaUace was a graduate of Woodford County High School and was an aUstate footbaU player and co-captain of the 1978 YeUow Jackets FootbaU team that played in the finals for the State Championship. An honor student, he was president of the student councU and a member of the National Honor Society and the Beta Club. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Kentucky and graduated with the Class of 1983. He served as Commander of the 3rd Company his First Class Year.

Lieutenant WaUace was op)erations officer on the mine-sweeper LEADER out of Charleston, South CaroUna; LEADER is one of three active minesweepers in the Fleet.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia of 551 Meadow Lane, Versailees, Ky. 40383-1489, and his parents, a sister and a brother, aU of VersaiUes. Contributions may be made to the Michael C WaUace Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 752, VersaiUes, Ky. 40383 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; donations go to the Woodford County Athletic Program.

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The ship's bell clock may be ordered with either a precision jeweled movement or quartz. The four inch white satin dial has black enameled numerals. The bell has an exceptionally clear and melodious tone which announces the time on the hour and half hour in the traditional ship's bell manner. Bells may be silenced completely with on/off switch.

The precision built barometer has a temperature compensated diaphragm movement and is graduated in both millibars and inches of mercury. It and the clock are contained in matching, polished brass cases of 5.75 inch diameter at the base. Both instruments have the traditional style screw bezel cover.

The ensemble is a decorative and useful addition to any room in the house or office, or in the cabin or pilot house of your boat. Available only through the Naval Academy Alumni Association, it may be purchased by mail. The price is $350.00 postpaid to any address in the United States. Please specify w^hether you desire je\veled movement or quartz.

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1) #915 36-oz, Decanter Price $30.30 2) #902 Set of six 8" Plates Price $24.00 3) #950 64-oz. Pitcher (hand blown) Price $26.40

Beautifully imprinted in frost etch. Optional: 3 etched initials available at $0.50 per glass. Suitable for formal or informal entertaining. They make perfect Wedding or Anniversary gifts, or a gift for any occasion. Orders are shipped directly from supplier. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Make checks payable to:

USNA Alumni Association, Alumni House, Annapolis, MD 21402 (Md. residents add 5% sales tax) 104

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THE NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CHAIR

An Authentic Hitchcock. For nearly two centuries, the name Hitchcock has been synonymous with America's most famous chairmaker. As a result, owning a genuine Hitchcock is more than just owning a classic piece of furniture. It means owning a living legacy, an heirloom that will pass with pride to future generations.

Either as a personal acquisition or as a meaningful gift for the graduating midshipman or the proud alumnus, the Hitchcock College Chair will be a useful and treasured possession for years to come. Meant to be used as much as seen, this chair is sure to be a showpiece in the home or office.

Each chair is hand-decorated vwth the Naval Academy seal.

Chairs are hand-crafted from kiln-dried hard rock maple and ^

are finished in black with natural wood seats. The Captain's Chair measures 37" high, 23" wide and 20" deep. The Boston Rocker is 41" high, 24" wide and 30" deep. Sidechairs measure 35 high, 17 wide, and 18 deep.

Each chair comes complete with The Hitchcock Chair Company's full one-year warranty. Upon delivery, satisfac-

tion must be complete or the chair may be retumed for a full refund. Chairs are shipped fully assembled within 8 weeks of order. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ p^^

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Note: Rockers are shipped freight collect. Captain's chairs and sidechairs are shipped freight prepaid. Maryland residents please add 5% sales tax Please enclose check payable to USNA Alumni Association. Please remit to: USNA Alumni Association, Alumni House, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068

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