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Vol. 29

August-September, 1966

Editor R. B. DERICKSON '33 Capt. USN (Ret.)

CONTENTS

Editorial Assistant ORETHA SWARTZ Contributors HAYES, SCHRATZ, LARDNER, THALMAN Published monthly (June-July and August-September combined) by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., Executive Director. Membership dues (including Shipmaie), $10.00 per year. Subscription rate $10.00. Canadian and foreign subscriptions, $11.00. Single copies $1.00 each (for members additional copies are 50c each). Entered as second class matter at the post ofFice, Baltimore, M d . , under the Act of March 3, 1879. Copyright 1966 by the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Incorporated.

All editorial matter, inquiries concerning membership or subscriptions, inquiries concerning classified services, and notificaton of change of address of members and subscribers should be addressed to: U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Assn.

Alumni House Annapolis, M d . 21402 When reporting changes of address do not fail to include the POSTAL ZIP NUMBER of the new address.

TO THE ALUMNI by the Superintendent "SPITKITS" IN TROPIC SEAS

by Hanson W. Baldwin FBM SUBMARINE PATROL

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To the Alumni of the U.S. Naval Academy T T O M E is where the heart is, and for most of us the Naval -•--•- Academy, with its memories of happy days and high achievement, will always be a second home. So it is with special pride and pleasure that I once again invite you and your families to return to the Naval Academy. You may be sure we shall do our best to bid you "Welcome Home."

All of us here at the Academy look forward to Alumni Weekend, as a time of renewing friendships with classmates, former shipmates, instructors and midshipmen. The 1966 reunion will take place the weekend of 21-23 October. The Navy-William and Mary football game will be a highlight of the activities.

Rear Admiral W. F. Fitzgerald, Jr., Executive Director of the Alumni Association, and Captain Sheldon H. Kinney, Commandant of Midshipmen, join me in extending this invitation to come to homecoming at the Academy, to greet old friends and recall warm memories.

Admiral Fitzgerald and Captain A. H. McCain, Head of the Weapons Department, are planning and coordinating the events of the weekend. You will see a strong Navy team in action, and be able to take a reading on its prospects in later battles with Notre Dame, Duke, Vanderbilt and Army.

The Alumni Association has mailed reservation cards for dinner, reception and lodging to all alumni. If you have not received yours, please contact Alumni House, Annapolis, Maryland. The Association is anxious to be of service to you, especially in arranging lodging.

Mrs. Kauffman and I, together with the faculty and staff of the Naval Academy and their families, extend our heartiest welcome to you to Alumni Weekend 1966.

With best personal regards.

Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy Superintendent, U. S. Naval Academy RESERVATION A N D TICKET Reception, Dinner a n d Dinner

INFORMATION Dance

The cost of the reception, dinner, and dinner dance is $4.00 per person. Please file your reservation with the Alumni Association as soon as you can so that the planning committee may have early, firm information.

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The Naval Academy Athletic Association will handle your requirements for tickets to the football game. Ticket applications have been mailed directly to Athletic Association members. Non-members may request tickets directly from the Athletic As,sociation by a letter accompanied by their remittance.

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If you wish to be seated with your class, please so indicate.

Tickets for this game are |4.50 plus 50 cents to the total to cover insurance, postage and handling charges.

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Between the halves of the football game there will be a special presentation of great interest to all Naval Academy alumni (see page 27).

SCHEDULE FOR H O M E C O M I N G Friday, 21

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October

1000-1800 Registration at Alumni House 1205 Brigade Noon Formation 1215 Luncheon in Mess Hall (for Alumni who are fathers or legal guardians of midshipmen) 1300-1600 Tours of Naval Academy waterfront in Patrol Craft (about every 45 minutes) 1545 Dress Parade on Worden Field 1700 Brigade Evening Formation 1745 Pep Rally in Tecuraseh Court 1900-2030 Reception in Dahlgren Hall 2030-2200 Dinner in Bancroft Mess Hall 2130-0030 Dinner Dance in Dahlgren Hall S a t u r d a y , 2 2 October

0900-1015 Class Meetings as scheduled 1030-1110 Alumni Assemble in Library-Assembly Hall Invited Guest Speakers— CNO Admiral David J. McDonald, USN COMDTMARCORPS General Wallace Greene, USMC 1135 Brigade Noon Formation 1300 March-On for Football Game 1400 Kick-off—"SINK WILLIAM & MARY" 1700-0100 Open House at Alumni House 1700 Class Reunions and Parties (Times & Places to be announced) Sunday, 2 3

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" S P I T K I T S " in TROPIC SEAS

by Hanson W . Baldwin

A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF WATER—from the hot -^~*- monsoon seas of the Gulf of Thailand to the muddy shoals of the Mekong—has become a proving ground for the most ancient, and the newest, form of sea power.

The U. S. Navy in Vietnam is getting its feet wet (literally) in a kind of maritime warfare familiar in general environment, though not in detail, to past generations of naval officers but new to today's leaders. Terminology such as "Riverine warfare," methods, concepts, weapons and, above all, naval craft are so different from the familiar family of the bluewater Navy as to defy comparison. The coastal and river warefare in Vietnam is reminiscent, in some respects, of actions during the U. S. Civil War, and of the work of our MTB's during World War II. But reminiscent is the action word; the differences between Vietnam and nearly everything else in prior U. S. naval experience are more pronounced than the similarities.

The Navy's task in Vietnam has expanded steadily as the nation has become more and more involved. Initially the U. S.

Navy furnished a small but dedicated core of advisers—officers and enlisted men—who assisted in organizing, training and advising the Vietnamese offshore force, junk patrol for shallow inshore work and the famous river assault groups or RAGS— the latter a lineal descendant of the days of French ascendancy in Vietnam.

This advisory work was—and still is—a key part of the Navy's mission in Vietnam. But as the United States has moved from an advisory and training role to an operational and combat one, the Navy's tasks have multiplied.

Under a recent reorganization (1 April 1966), Rear Admiral Norvell G. Ward, Commander U. S. Naval Forces Vietnam, also assumed the responsibilities of Naval Component Commander for General William C. Westmoreland, Commander, U. S. Forces, Vietnam and of MACV—the U. S. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam. Lt. Gen. Lewis W. Walt, U. S. Marine Corps, who now commands the III Marine Amphibious Force of two reenforced Marine divisions with air wings (headquarters at Da Nang), had formerly exercised the responsibilities of Naval Component Commander.

S H I P M A T E

Admiral Ward retains his responsibilities as Chief of the Naval Advisory Group and in this capacity he is the senior naval advisor to his Vietnamese counterparts, and administers and directs all U. S. naval advisory efforts down to the ensign, or chief assigned to a Vietnamese patrol junk. As U. S. Naval Commander, Admiral Ward is responsible, through General Westmoreland, to the Commander-in-Chief Pacific. Naval Forces, Vietnam, is a Pacific Fleet command under the operational control of MACV, General Westmoreland, but for administrative, training and other single-service matters. Admiral Ward reports direcdy to the Commander-in-Chief Pacific Fleet.

In and around Vietnam, Admiral Ward has no less than seven separate task forces, commands or activities under his operational control. Task Force 115—Operation MARKET TIME—is a coastal surveillance force (Captain C. L. Stewart, Commanding), responsible to Admiral Ward for patrol of the South Vietnamese coast from the 17th parallel to the Cambodian border. Through Rear Admiral Thomas R. Weschler, Commander, Naval Support Activity, Da Nang, Admiral Ward is charged with logistic responsibility (stevedoring, harbor and similar operations) for the support of all U. S. forces and Vietnamese requirements in the northernmost I Corps Area of South Vietnam—from the 17th parallel through Hue, Phubai, Da Nang and Chu Lai. Admiral Ward is also in operational control of the 30th Naval Construction Regiment (Captain N. R. Anderson, CEC, Commanding, to be relieved by Captain A. R. Marschall) presently (1 May) consisting of six Seabee battalions, an addition of two since last fall. At least two more are scheduled to go to Vietnam shortly; all of them are working on base development in the I Corps area.

Headquarters Support Activity, Saigon, which has been under the Navy since the early days in Vietnam, has been the housekeeping agent for the Saigon area and has operated many of the PX's, billets, messes and medical facilities. Most of its functions, however, have been, or are being transferred to the Army's newly established 1st Logistics Command, and naval activity in these matters has been phased out. It has been succeeded, however, by Naval Support Activity, Saigon, under Captain Herbert T. King, whose mission is to support U. S. naval forces in Vietnam's II, III and IV Corps areas.

In recent months Admiral Ward has added three other new and important activities to his manifold responsibilities. Task Force 116—a River Patrol Force of U. S. high-speed, light draft craft which patrol the various mouths of the Mekong and penetrate into the watery fastnesses of the Delta—has only recendy been formed to supplement the coastal surveillance craft in preventing gun-running. And, as the war has expanded.

Admiral Ward has had to add to his variegated fleet of "spitkits" some improvised types of river minesweepers to eliminate the menace—particularly along the Long Tao, main ship channel into Saigon—of Viet Cong contact or remote controlled mines. In addition to this growing mine countermeasures force. Admiral Ward is organizing a harbor defense force to

RAdm. Norvell G. Ward '35 commands U. S. Naval Forces in Vietnam.

An SP2H, Neptune, flying from Saigon exchanges information with the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER in the MARKET TIME area.

protect Vietnamese ports against sneak attacks or sabotage by Viet Cong "frogmen" and other marauders.

The varied and specialized duties the Navy has assumed in Vietnam thus range from the nuts and bolts of logistics—pier space, unloading ships, constructing roads, etc.—to naval advisory duty which has about it a kind of Somerset Maugham quality, stripped of the glamour. For the young officers and enlisted men assigned as advisors to the Vietnamese offshore or junk force or to RAGS duty, life can be rugged by Western standards. U. S. naval personnel assigned to these duties live Vietnamese, eat Vietnamese and, preferably but exceptionally, think and speak Vietnamese. In the South Vietnamese junk patrol it is a job where those who are prone to seasickness had better get reassigned quickly. In the RAGS, or river assault groups, it is a job of considerable danger as the thin-clad landing craft, patrol craft and small river transports of the Vietnamese churn noisily up a narrow river or canal, naked and vulnerable to the remote controlled bottom mine or to machine gun or recoilless rifle fire from positions hidden on the heavily jungled banks. Most of the naval casualties in Vietnam (aside from Marines and naval aviators) have been among U. S. naval advisors assigned to the South Vietnamese Navy's seven river assault groups.

T H E U. S. NAVY'S OWN OPERATIONS—particularly Operation MARKET TIME, the coastal surveillance force, and Operation GAME WARDEN, the new River Patrol Force —can only be understood against a background of Vietnam's geography. Much of the war there, particularly in the more heavily populated and productive coastal regions and most especially in the Delta of the Mekong (the southern portion of South Vietnam), is fought in what is called, with mild understatement, an "aqueous environment."

The coastline of South Vietnam is about 1,500 miles long, and about 9,000 junks and small craft pass through coastal waters each week. There are about 3,000 miles of navigable rivers and canals during the rainy season in South Vietnam (most of them in the Delta) and about 2,000 in the dry season, with a mean depth of about six feet of water. When the Marines "landed" recendy in the Rung Sat Special Maritime Zone, covering the river approaches to Saigon, in an operation to clear guerrillas away from the banks of the main ship channel, they moved at times in water and ooze up to their necks.

The rich Mekong Delta area in South Vietnam is more water than land, and it covers about one-quarter of the area of South Vietnam, produces most of the food (normally a considerable expiortable surplus) and contains about half of South Vietnam's estimated population of 14 to 16 million

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The Coast Guard Cutter POINT WHITE along with 25 other WPBs operate in the Coastal Surveillance Force.

people. It is a land of low lying rice paddies, muddy, mighty and meandering rivers—a land of water.

It is against the background of this "aqueous environment" that the Navy and Marines are developing their specialized coastal and river task forces in Vietnam.

M A R K E T T I M E , the coastal surveillance job, is a U. S. op»eration (as distinct from the advisory role of the personnel attached to the South Vietnamese naval forces). It supplements the South Vietnamese offshore patrol and inshore coastal junk force.

T h e larger, deep-sea ships and planes of this force are provided by the Seventh Fleet, "chopped" to Admiral Ward's operational control. Five radar picket destroyers, and seven ocean or coastal minesweepers normally cruise back and forth five to twenty-five miles offshore in patrol stations which cover the entire South Vietnamese coast. Their surface radar and eyeball search for seagoing vessels used as arms smugglers for the Viet Cong is normally supplemented by half a squadron of patrol planes, either SP5B's or SP2H's. These planes base ashore in Vietnam or are tender-based at one of the Vietnamese harbors, such as Camranh Bay. They fly low altitude race course anti-shipping patterns, using all of their many sensor devices, and if they pick u p what appears to be a suspicious vessel they communicate their suspicions to a U. S. surface ship and to an operational network under Admiral Ward's control ashore. T h e Navy is now considering arming some of the patrol planes with anti-shipping missiles.

This offshore patrol is essentially a picket line, intended to catch the big boys—the deep-draft smugglers. There have been few of these, however; one notable exception was a 120-foot steel-hulled trawler, loaded with ammunition and weapons, which was driven ashore and wrecked off the tip of the Camau peninsula recently. By far, the most important U. S. element in M A R K E T T I M E is the inshore patrol—the light, shallow-draft craft the United States is utilizing to provide surveillance from the high water mark to a few miles offshore. Shallow draft and high speed are particularly important in these waters because the Vietnamese coast is fringed by wide, sandy beaches on which the monsoon surf thunders, and inshore waters are shallow, with many .sandbars and shoals.

T h e burden of this job is borne by two types of vessels, an 82-foot Coast Guard cutter or patrol boat (manned by Coast Guardsmen) and a new type of commercially procured fast patrol launch, the 50-foot "Swifts." Twenty-six of the Coast Guard craft, augmented from an original seventeen, provide coastal surveillance from four principal bases—two original ones on Anthoi Island in the Gulf of Thailand, one at Da N a n g and a new base at Cat Lo, near Vungtau. Each of the WPB's, as the Coast Guard designates their patrol boats, displaces 65 tons and has a crew of two officers and nine enlisted men. Each is armed with four .50-caliber machine guns and one .50-caliber and one 81-mm. mortar in a "piggy-back" (over-and-under) mount. T h e mortar is rigged so that it can be used, if desired.

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Junks of the Vietnamese Navy's coastal groups work closely with U. S. Forces in operation MARKET TIME.

as a direct fire weapon as well as for high angle fire. There are small arms and hand grenades for each crew member; naval warfare off Vietnam has many of the elements of the 18th Century pattern of "Out cutlasses, and board!" T h e Dieselpowered, shallow-draft patrol boats are capable of 17i4 knots; they have considerable cruising endurance and are good sea boats.

T h e very shallow-water, close inshore patrols in M A R K E T T I M E are performed by the Swifts. These are even smaller than the WPB's. About 84 Swifts are programmed for Vietnam of which there were 37 there at the end of April. These were based at Da N a n g , Anthoi, Cat Lo and Camranh Bay. ( T h e second Swift to be lost to enemy action was sunk in May by recoilless rifle fire from the V C ashore; earlier one was sunk by a mine.)

T h e 18-ton Swift is an armed adaptation of a rugged aluminum-hulled, Diesel-powered boat used commercially, among other purposes, for supply and liaison with the offshore oil drill rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Each has a crew of one officer and four or five enlisted men, and has a top speed, loaded, of about 26 knots. Armament is composed of a twin .50-caliber machine gun mount over the deckhouse forward and an after .50caliber gun mounted "piggy back" with an 81-mm. mortar.

Each member of the crew has an M-16 rifle and each receives survival and small arms training.

T h e Swifts bounce around so much in a seaway—and either the southwest or the northeast monsoon usually works up a sea off the coasts of Vietnam—that the helmsman has a seat belt. Patrol periods are limited to about 36 hours, as much as a crew can stand, with a 72-hour layoff when relief crews take over. (There are three crews, or there will be, for each two Swifts.) Aboard there are coffee urns and hot plates, but the crews off-duty live aboard converted L S T tenders, or ashore in primitive naval "bases."

Coastal surveillance off Vietnam is a rugged duty but offers for the junior officer tremendous compensations of command, small craft experience and the exercise of responsibility and self-reliance. And the Swifts are one type of craft that cannot be reached readily by direct radio hook-up from Washington so a skipper can call his soul his own—at least for a time!

There are many problems in addition to the major one of keeping boats in repair and operation under primitive conditions, with inadequate docking and repair facilities.

T h e major problem is making the coastal surveillance effective. There are so many junks, sampans and fishing and coastal vessels in South Vietnamese waters that it would be physically impossible for any patrol force to search them all. Hence, spot checks—random searches of various craft passing certain points are used, or saturation searches—a round-up and search of all craft within a certain area—are resorted to. Both, however, offer difficulties—the language barrier and the space problem.

S H I P M A T E

The SWIFT, capable of speeds in excess of 25 knots, in a key unit in the effort to prevent Viet Cong infiltration from the sea. About 84 SWIFTs are programmed for Vietnam.

Each U. S. craft is supposed to have a South Vietnamese liaison officer or seaman aboard. Usually, the liaison man is of litde use since few of them speak any English and many of them are prone to seasickness. Each U. S. craft is furnished by the South Vietnamese government with a long list of known Viet Cong names. When a junk or sampan is stopped and a search is made, part of the procedure is to check the identity cards of each person aboard against the known list of Viet Cong. This is harder than it sounds when communication between patrol boat and junk is usually by sign language only and Vietnamese names are difficult and unfamiliar to the American eye.

The problem of space presents another difficulty. Many of the ships searched are heavily loaded with bags of rice, wicker containers, and so on. Shifting the cargo in the open sea and finding a place to stow it while the floor boards are lifted and the bilges searched taxes the ingenuity even of American sailors, especially since deck space on the WPB's and Swifts offers little room for storage.

It is too early to assess the accomplishments of the MARKET TIME coastal surveillance operations. The results, in concrete terms of guns, supplies and "Victor Charlies" captured, have been meagre in the first few months. How many supplies have slipped through the sea noose, no one knows, but the belief is growing that the mere presence of U. S. naval patrol vessels may have inhibited gun-running by sea; that at the very least, the growing strength of the coastal surveillance fleet may have forced some shifting and reorganization of V. C. supply lines.

For the Coast Guardsmen and Navy men who man the cutters and the Swifts, the duty is strenuous, tiring, usually monotonous, and "salty."

This is small boat work—a constant battle with the sea, the patrolling duties punctuated only occasionally by brushes with the V. C.—a burst of sniper or machine gun fire from shore— and sometimes, but seldom, an actual brush, usually in the dark of the night, with an unlighted V. C. junk.

"This is a pretty rough go," one of the first Coast Guard officers assigned to MARKET TIME, who commanded the patrol forces in the Gulf of Thailand, said several months ago. "No matter how you slice it, it's a pretty rough go."

"This thing gets the shape of the 18th Century when you play this game. There's no quarter in this business, either, when someone starts throwing grenades and shooting at you."

He was referring to two actual incidents when a WPB intercepted at night a darkened junk, gun-running to the South Vietnamese coast from Cambodia. Challenged, the junk had attempted to run, then, when illuminated by the cutter's searchA U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

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Spot checks and saturation searches are resorted to; both offer the difficulties of a language barrier and the space problem. Here Lt. L. V. Zoyauskas, USN, stands by as his counterpart and junkmen of a unit of Coastal Group 32 make a close inspection of a fishing junk.

light, the V. C. had opened up with everything. But they were no match for the cutter's arms; the enemy crew were killed or abandoned ship, and subsequently a small cache of small arms and ammunition was recovered from the shallow sea bottom, where the foundered junk lay.

Sometimes, but rarely, the quarry is larger and the patrol boats flush bigger game. Usually, however, a typical day's operations yield little. The communique for 15 May, for instance, noted that "yesterday, MARKET TIME patrols checked 1,167 vessels, three junks were held and 20 persons detained."

Collectively the statistics of seagoing interdiction are impressive even though the war booty captured has not been large.

Since the start of MARKET TIME, 31 July 1965 through 9 May 1966, U. S. naval forces have visually inspected 301,485 ships and junks and have actually boarded 146,144. Some 1,200 persons have been detained and turned over to Vietnamese authorities—some of them suspected V. C , many of them believed to be draft-dodgers or deserters. Unmanifested food, particularly rice, and sizeable quantities of drugs and medical supplies have been confiscated, in addition to small quantities of ammunition and weapons.

OPERATION GAME WARDEN, the Navy's river patrol, is in many ways an entirely different type of maritime warfare.

This is fresh water as well as salt water sailing, and one strictly limited by the jungled river banks, the sand bars and shifting shoals.

The river patrol force, just established by the Navy this past spring, has a mission which parallels and complements that of the Coastal Surveillance Force—to prevent the Viet Cong from using the waterways as supply routes and lines of communication. Operation GAME WARDEN supplements the work of the South Vietnamese river navy, the maritime branch of the National Police Force, and the Vietnamese customs service. It is painstaking, onerous, detailed and repetitious work—all the more so, since guerrillas utilize to the maximum the war of stealth, cunning, secrecy, camouflage, cover and darkness, to conceal their operations and evade U. S. forces.

Task Force 116, commanded by Captain Burton B. Witham, Jr., consisted at the end of April of 16 PBR's (patrol boats, river) based at Cat Lo and operating from an LSD anchored off Vung Tau. Others were based on the river ports of Nha Be and Can Tho. Eventually 100 river patrol boats will be assigned to the task force, operating from six advanced bases in the Delta, two bases bordering the Rung Sat Special Maritime Zone, and three LST support ships at the major river mouths.

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Demonstrating a unique capability, the Patrol Air Cushion Vehicle, or hovercraft, moves in across the water and up the beach. These craft float over a cushion of air and can " f l y " at 50 knots or more combat loaded.

The PBR's being utilized in this patrol are, for the Navy, unique craft. They are plastic-hulled, 31-foot vessels, immune to the wood-boring teredos or worms that quickly sieve wooden hulls in the tropics. They are Diesel-power, high speed, shallow-draft craft. They are the first in the Navy, except for experimental designs, to be driven by water jets, a form of propulsion which eliminates the propellor and sprays water under pressure from nozzles at the stern of the boat. Thus the boats can ride right up onto the beach through a tangle of vegetation and mangrove roots with no danger of damaging or fouling the propulsion system. The PBR's are quiet running, an important consideration on jungled rivers in a war zone, are capable of 25 knots speed, are manned by one officer and three enlisted men and are armed with two heavy and one light machine guns. They are supported in their river patrols by four UHIB "Huey" helicopter gun ships which base on the supporting LSD's and LST mother ships.

In time, this river patrol force, working closely with the Vietnamese Navy's RAG's (River Assault Groups), the Vietnamese Army, and probably with U. S. Marines and Army units, may help to extend Allied control from the principal rivers and canals to the banks, the rice paddies, the villages and towns of the Delta.

Already, the Marines have launched one successful bankclearing operation in the Run Sat zone, and already the concept, doctrine and techniques of "Riverine" operations are under development at Quantico—the intellectual, and in many ways the spiritual, soul of the Marine Corps.

As defined in the interim doctrine, now developed, "Riverine Operations" are ". . . those operations necessary to achieve and/or maintain control of a waterway system and its contiguous areas or to deny their use to the enemy. Includes those operations on, across, along, and/or emanating from the waterway system which combine certain of the characteristics of ground, naval, and air operations and which require the employment of tactics, techniques, organization, and equipment particularly suited to the quasi-amphibious nature of riverine environment."

Experimental and specialized equipment and techniques of many different types are under test or development, along with the old familiar amphibious workhorses, in the hard school of war in the Mekong Delta, as the Navy and Marines extend the traditional maritime control of blue water to the turgid, muddy flatlands of one of the world's greatest river systems.

Three of the Navy's hovercraft—the new air-cushion vehicles that "fly" a few inches above land or water are under test in Vietnam. They are designated PACV (Patrol Air Cushion 12

In the rivers speed and shallow draft are necessary. The PBRs, propelled by a waterjet system, are quiet running and capable of 25 knots. The boat's mission in operation GAME WARDEN is to interdict Viet Cong efforts on the rivers of South Vietnam.

Vehicle), can "fly" at 50 knots, and are armed with one 50-caliber machine gun and individual crew weapons. Marsh screw amphibians, hydrofoils, a shallow-draft boat propelled through reeds and a few inches of water by a large air propellor, and other types are under consideration or in use to extend the mobility of the sea to the half-land, half-water where guerrillas lurk.

Improvised but effective craft and rigs for minesweeping along the ship channel to Saigon are also in use. This arduous and dangerous chore is another part of Admiral Ward's multiple duties; he is in charge of the Mine Countermeasures Force, which now consists of four U. S. Navy 57-foot MSB's (minesweeping boats). These work with twelve 50-foot motor launch minesweepers of the Vietnamese Navy in conducting twice daily sweeps of the Long Tao. Harbor defense responsibility (excluding port security) is also under Admiral Ward, and units of varying composition are being established at Da Nang, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang, Camranh and Vung Tau. Thus, maritime power, as Vietnam exemplifies it, includes types of naval operations somewhat more familiar to our forefathers than to the modern generation of naval officers. But these operations are no less significant because they are landlocked. The Mekong River—one of the world's great river systems—is more than a frontier and a boundary; it is a highway to victory, a barrier to conquest—IF, as is always true with sea power, it can be used for our purposes, denied to the enemy. The Vietnamese maritime operations of the United States Navy represent the logical extension of sea power to the land, upon which man depends and from which sea power itself derives its ultimate strength.

Hanson Baldwin '24, Military Editor of the Neai Yor\ Times, analyst, lecturer, historian and author, has just added to the long list of his accomplishments a new book, "Battles Lost and Won—Great Campaigns of World War II," to be published

by Harper and Row this month. Mr. Baldwin says of the book, "It is the longest and most involved historical research I have ever done and it deals with eleven campaigns in a narrative-analytical fashion with full supplementary notes." The campaigns covered are among the most significant of the war and this book cannot help but be a noteworthy addition to the library of any Shipmate reader.

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1966

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by Cdr. James Strong, USN

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W O C O L U M N S O F M E N stand at attention on the broad, flat deck of a black ship. One column, somewhat pale from two months sojourn under the ocean surface, listens to whatever words of praise it has earned. T h e other column, fresh from home, hears a few words of welcome and challenge. T w o Commanding Officers face each: "I relieve you, sir" and then to the Captain nearby, "Commodore, the Gold Crew has relieved the Blue Crew of the LAFAYETTE." One crew marches off to a waiting plane and the long flight to families and rest.

T h e other turns to their ship and prepares for the unique voyage ahead of them.

This simple ceremony is routine for a small, important and fast expanding part of our Navy. T h e first Fleet Ballistic Missile

submarine, the

USS

GEORGE

WASHINGTON

(SSBN

598),

de-

ployed on its initial patrol in 1960. Ultimately, forty more are scheduled to join the fleet with the entire force scheduled for operation by 1967. Three other nations are hurriedly building their own strategic missile submarines. This force introduces a new mission for submarines and for the Navy itself: instantaneous readiness for massive bombardment of enemy interiors.

Before GEORGE WASHINGTON, the submarine force contributed little to this function. T h e F B M submarine itself contributes little to the traditional role of the submarine force. T h e FBM submarine is not an evolutionary weapon, it is an archetype.

W h e n completed, the F B M force will have more personnel, more capital investment, more budget than the traditional attack submarine force, yet it does not relieve the attack force of any of its missions.

A refit-patrol cycle is a unique experience. Perhaps the most hectic, high pressure part of the entire cycle is the refit period.

D u r i n g this time the crew of the submarine and about half the effort of the large submarine tender alongside is directed to loading, repairing and maintaining the submarine. It is a watch-and-watch task, around the clock, for the short period of less than 3 weeks. Machinery and computers that have been laboring for two months without respite are turned off, inspected, lubricated, adjusted, repaired, altered, reprogrammed and restarted. Stores for many months are loaded. Missiles are transferred to the tender for extensive tests and dummies loaded back aboard for a test of the launching installation. Replacements for the thousand or more spare parts used during the previous patrol are loaded aboard; those that are not available locally are flown, high priority, from the States. Exercise torpedoes are loaded aboard for training and test.

Unannounced, a Polaris missile broaches the surface of the sea and streaks to a target wore than a thousand miles away. The development of this new weapons system has influenced the traditional role of seapower in many ways.

During the third week and with all equipment in operation again, a brief dock trial and training period (nicknamed: "a fast cruise") prepares ship and crew for the sea trials. At sea for four days, the ship proves its repairs, shoots its dummy missiles and exercise torpedoes for training and test and accomplishes urgent retraining. Were it not for this brief operation away from patrol conditions, the crew might lose its ability to accomplish basic and essential evolutions. T h e patrols themselves provide only two dives, two surfacings, two moorings per crew per year, not nearly enough to develop proficiency in these and other vital capabilities.

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PATROL SHIPMATE

Back alongside the tender again there is a new flurry of action to complete final repairs, reload war torjjedoes and missiles where exercise weapons have been fired, top off with stores and fresh provisions, and mail that final letter home.

Then silently, secretly, the submarine eases out into deep water and submerges.

Once submerged the submarine is cut off from the world almost as effectively as if it were on another planet. A litde salt water for its piping is all it needs for the next two months.

It regenerates its own air, makes its own water, disposes of its own waste and, most importantly, repairs and maintains its own highly sophisticated equipment.

The FBM mission is to be instantly ready to launch missiles against an enemy. This mission supports a strategy that has been subject to the rapid evolution characteristic of a revolutionary concept. Most of the development has been theoretical.

There are few lessons to be learned from the little experience available. Basic decisions are made at the highest levels of government. Targeting, which is the essence of strategy, is carried out by a Joint Army, Navy, Air Force staff at Omaha, Nebraska. In just the few short years since GEORGE WASHINGTON went to sea we have seen this strategy develop from "massive retaliation" to a host of sub-strategies termed the "flexible response."

FBM submarines share this strategy with about 1000 Air Force missiles and about 700 manned bombers.

This force of missiles and bombers is poised to wage unprecedented war against, principally, the interior strength of an enemy. While this is not exactly a new role for the Navy, the FBM submarine force is certainly the first significant Naval force devoted exclusively to readiness for war in an enemy's interior. It also represents a new order of cooperation: Navy forces closely integrated with land-based bombers and missiles in a common task. Each member of this unusual combination has its unique qualities. The weapons vary as to yield, time of delivery, security from attack, ability to penetrate the enemy's defenses, cost, reliability and many other factors.

Submarine-launched ballistic missiles have the edge in several factors. When on patrol the submarine and its missiles are extremely secure now and probably will remain so for some years to come. Its speed of response is very fast; its time of delivery is the shortest of all. Unlike land-based missiles, the direction of FBM attack can be spread around an enemy, rather than concentrated in one predictable quarter. This makes the entire joint threat much more difficult to counter. The FBM submarine force is an extremely flexible system which can have all its missiles pose a maximum threat in instant readiness or, if desired, many lesser stages of readiness and threat. It is even possible to have all missiles secure but out of range of targets should a relaxation of the international situation make this desirable. One of the more subde advantages is the FBM submarine's easy ability to verify its readiness and performance during realistic tests.

The main business of this tremendous force of missiles and bombers has been termed "deterrence." We hear so much about deterrence these days that it seems almost like a new discovery. At first view deterrence by strategic nuclear weapons would seem little different than the traditional role of strong and ready military power in peacetime. But certainly anyone making this judgment must have some reservation, some doubt, some fear that this deterrence is a new kind of deterrence. A peacetime force kept in wartime readiness for a conflict that could cause casualties and property destruction many times that experienced in two world wars and achieve this within a few hours must be something new in the art of peace.

One characteristic of this new brand of deterrence is the expectation that the force will never be used actively. Of all Navy ships, only FBM submarines are expected to remain on AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

1966

James Strong '48 graduated from the Naval Academy in 1947 and went to sea in a cruiser, then, following submarine training, served successively in seven submarines before reporting for his present duty.

He is a survivor of the

COCHINO

and was executive officer of the SEADRAGON when that ship made the first Atlantic to Pacific voyage via the Northwest Passage and North Pole. In his present duty, commanding officer (gold crew) of the USS LAFAYETTE, he has made four deterrence patrols. The LAFAYETTE is the first of a new class of submarine and with a displacement greater than that of some World War II cruisers is of the largest class submarine ever built.

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warlike posture for years without firing a round in anger. It is not expected that a warlike experience will ever test and correct the many theories concerning the active employment of our new FBM submarine force, as the first two years of World War I tested and corrected similar theories concerning the new attack submarine force. It is not expected that the material deficiencies of the FBM submarine will ever be revealed during a battle as the armor and armament deficiencies of Britain's batde cruisers were revealed during the Battle of Jutland. It is not expected that an unambiguous wartime experience will ever resolve the pros and cons of the deterrent forceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;-conventional force debate as World War II resolved the similar carrierbattleship controversy. Yet, the science and strategy of deterrence will probably continue to evolve at a great rate, depending for direction and correction more on analytical and war gaming methods than on actual war experience.

A seeming paradox of the new deterrent is that it seems to vary by some inverse rule in its effectiveness in deterring the whole range of threats. Convendonal forces are useful in deterring a considerable range of enemy action, from subversion to full scale conventional attack. Yet the new deterrence is such powerful medicine that it does not come in particularly small doses. In the jargon of the profession this new deterrence is "credible" for only the largest threats.

The tactical requirements of a patrol are few and not particularly difficult. First, the FBM submarine must avoid detection. FBM patrols can be conducted in quiet, out of the way areas. If the submarine uses its sensors (periscope, passive sonar, ECM) properly it will usually discover any closing ship or plane long before they could detect the submarine. Hence avoiding all contact consists of maneuvers to keep clear.

In the unlikely event that an enemy could get contact and attempt to destroy the submarine or prevent it from launching its missiles, the submarine remains ready to eliminate her attacker by torpedo counter attack.

Other operational and logistic requirements of the patrol are much more pressing than the tactical aspects. The submarine skipper must be continuously able to receive communications from its commander. It must maintain its navigational position within precise specifications. It must maintain its missiles and fire control equipment in full readiness for launch. These three endeavors are the key to successful patrol.

The keeping of very complicated equipments in full operation is paramount. Even though all vital equipment is duplicated, the crew learns to give faltering equipments the same constant and urgent care that a mother gives her sick child.

Rare breakdowns in essential equipments are countered with all the skill and leadership available, lest faults reduce the readiness of the ship to perform its mission. Personnel are trained at repair and maintenance constantly. Equipment is groomed and tested and adjusted endlessly. Spares are inven15

toried, inspected, reviewed and requisitioned as though the mission depended on them, which, of course, it does.

Another effort by the crew is a spontaneous program to reduce the tedium of patrol. News from home and base is very limited. Jokes get old, good sea stories are soon well known by all. Boredom is a threat even when everyone is working hard. T h e necessity for self entertainment is probably as pressing aboard an F B M submarine on patrol as it once was in sailing men o' war off for long cruises. Consequently, the environment produces its poets, playwrights, and musicians, fantastic athletic contests, newspaper editors, gamesmen, amateur cooks, and hobbyists of every stamp. T h e mixture of ambitious, bright young men with spare time encourages correspondence courses, language study, filmed college courses and serious reading to a degree not before seen in the Navy.

H e r e also the Navy has anticipated a need and provided for the use of spare broadcast time for the transmission of brief messages from home to each man. Each is permitted three fifteen-word messages. T h e art of writing a good "familygram," as these messages are known, is in its infancy but seeing fast development under the attention of those fine Navy wives. A particularly good and appropriate familygram by one wife went:

Rarely, if ever, has a submarine force achieved a similar sustained percentage of time at sea, even in wartime. At their peak of efficiency in 1942, the German U-boat command had only 6 0 % of their operating boats at sea. Failure of one F B M submarine to keep its tight schedule would seriously affect the schedules of several other submarines. Refitting submarines must go to sea on time to assume the watch over targets so that submarines already at sea may relinquish them and return for refit. More than one hundred patrols have been logged to date without one boat failing to meet a sailing or target commitment.

T h e reliability of the F B M submarine weapon systems is one of its best and most necessary characteristics. T o the uninitiated who must view this most complicated system with

"Your love for the oceans I can see But your months underneath them distresses me."

Perhaps it's apocryphal, but the story of the unsigned familygram addressed to the wardroom officers of one submarine stating that one of the wives was newly expecting, but not saying which wife, still brings comic relief even though it has been retold a dozen times in a dozen ships.

It is difficult to imagine a closer or more smoothly running military unit than an F B M submarine crew. On the average, they fall in the upper 2 3 % of the population in learning ability.

T h e average man has been to about 26 months service school while in the Navy. H e is about 25 years old. W h e n on board he works a 12'/4-hour day, 87-hour week of which 2 hours a day, 14 hours a week is spent in study and onboard training.

Two-thirds of the men qualify for Navy proficiency pay. In addition to a certain level of intelligence and industry, his most common characteristic is an uncommon ability to get along well with his shipmates.

About 80% of the F B M submarine crewmen are married.

Deterrence patrols effect their own special hardships on the Navy family. Even those officers and men and their families who have experienced longer deployments elsewhere before their first F B M patrol will find it a new and wearing assignment. It is not easy to adjust a family to a cyclic schedule involving more separation than 6 months of every year, 4 months of which the head of the family is submerged and completely isolated. Birth has its own curious characteristic for the F B M submariner since the cycle makes it rare for a child to be born when the father is at home. T h e Navy wisely anticipated an increase of problems on the home front due to long and frequent separations and arranged for a small group of specially trained personnel at the home port to help the F B M submarine family with its special problems.

T h e provisions for two crews provides several advantages.

For one, the submarine can be based and moved without regard to facilities to house and maintain dependents. Holy Loch, Scotland, and Rota, Spain, have both been extremely important to the deterrent concept, yet they would not have been feasible without the two-crew concept. Another important consideration is the high percentage of time spent at sea which would not be possible with a single crew arrangement. For two-thirds of the time the submarine is at sea actually on patrol. Even when in port conducting refit the crew works a schedule that would be impracticable if families were involved.

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The USS LAFAYETTE during one of her relatively rare moments on the surface.

a judgment formed from traditional military equipment performance standards it may seem incredible that such a new technology can be counted on at all. W e owe this achievement to the efforts of more than thirty thousand contractors and government agencies, all working together in a unique management scheme.

T h e dependability and efficiency of the nuclear power plant as developed by the Naval Reactors Branch, Atomic Energy Commission in cooperation with the Bureau of Ships is well known and was the initial breakthrough which sparked the initial conception of the system. This organization and all others cooperate under the overall direction of the Special Projects Office which has enjoyed a special organizational relationship to the Navy's bureaus. Under Special Projects' initiative S H I P M A T E

these contractors and agencies have engineered a system that is inherently reliable, testable and repairable at sea with negligible down-time. These organizations have continued with their responsibility even after deployment of the completed system, continually updating and improving performance.

One of the more significant and novel members of this team is an analysis organization centered in the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University which continually analyzes the results of patrols and special exercises to evaluate the performance of the system. Special equipment has been developed to monitor performance which is as independent of the human element as possible. It is not possible, for example, for a crew to tamper with the data which is used to analyze its performance. Special tests have been conceived to test each vital element of the system: navigation, communications, fire control, launch, the weapon and the ship itself. This tremendous analysis effort puts the spotlight on weaknesses and leads towards continuous perfection of the system. It also furnishes accurate and unassailable performance data which permits optimum utilization of the force by the operational commanders.

There can be no question in the mind of any informed person. The FBM submarine weapons system works, it works to a degree not before demonstrated in less sophisticated systems, and proof is available as to exactly how well it works.

In addition to extreme reliability and accuracy, the system has another unusual feature. Contrary to the fiction of movies and paperbacks, it is engineered so that unintentional launch is impossible.

The seemingly endless accomplishment of patrol watches, drills, training, maintenance and self entertainment passes until, almost imperceptibly, the pace quickens. About two weeks before the end of patrol, requisitions and job orders for the refit become due, typewriters work furiously to finish the patrol report, volunteer barbers work around the clock, already bright metal and finish is burnished to a sheen. Then one day the long silent surfacing alarm sounds, the unfamiliar toss and pitch of waves is felt, the strange smell of fresh sea air pervades the ship and, wonder of wonders, sunlight warms the body and mind. Ahead on the deck of the tender we see the familiar forms of the relieving crew waiting to come aboard. The patrol is over and the cycle starts again.

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1966

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After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1949 Andrew Nelson spent five years in Pacific destroyer and cruiser duty. An assignment as an instructor in die NROTC Unit at Yale University, more sea duty, and a tour of duty in the Bureau of Naval Personnel led to his orders

IS YOUTH NECESSARY?

as exec of the

b y Cdr. A n d r e w G. N e l s o n , USN

HAT IS THE PEAK AGE FOR A W NAVAL LEADER? Should there be an accent on youth? Conversely, is a ripeness of maturity and professional experience necessary to direct formations in battle, to deploy them strategically, or to devise new tools of warfare?

Major General J. F. C. Fuller, B.A., in a neglected study (Generalship; Its Diseases and Their Cures. Harrisburg: Military Service Publishing Company, 1936) of a hundred great generals from Xenophon to Moltke, concluded that the period of most efficient generalship lies between years 30 and 49, and that the peak is reached between 35 and 45.

To provide a similar analysis of past naval "greats," I have listed 32 foreign naval officers (Table 1) and 39 U. S. naval officers (Table 2 ) . For convenience these have been placed in graph form (Graphs A and B respectively). Obviously my selection was an arbitrary one. However, I have tried to include all major foreign naval leaders as well as the top U. S. naval leaders to date.

Certain officers contributed appreciably to naval warfare several different times. For example: Admiral Sims was only 44 when he was appointed to revise naval gunnery; he was 59 when he commanded our naval forces in World War I. In such cases I have listed the age at which the most important contribution or event took place.

Even without statistical analysis, it is apparent that naval leaders have been somewhat older in the last few hundred years.

One reason is simply longevity; life was shorter in earlier times. The Athenian who lived to 50 was an old man. The 17th Century naval leader of 55 already had one foot in the grave—and had buried most of his contemporaries. Resiliant youth was necessary in the early days of sail, and even more so in the days of oar. Shipboard living conditions were primitive; the food often rotten.

Medical attention for the wounded was little more than the official kiss of death.

Another reason for accent on age in the more recent past has been the necessity for seagoing experience; during this era a commander simply had to know the winds and waters, tactics and strategy. Naval staffs are a recent development compared to armies.

The bygone naval leader was expected to devise, plan, order, and supervise almost unassisted.

What of the American Navy? The only successful naval war we have fought with pure youth was our pacification of Algiers.

The captains under Preble (then an old 43) averaged nearly twenty years his junior. No 18

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year as an operations advisor to the Vietnamese Navy (1964-65) preceded duty under instruction at the Armed Forces Staff College.

Cdr. Strong commands the USS BLUE homeported in Yokosuka.

wonder the crusty commodore raged that he had been given "nothing but a pack of boys."

But those boys acquitted themselves well, and learned well. In the ensuing War of 1812, it was "Preble's boys" who won every naval victory but one, and nearly all of his boys had no less than a single victory. Since this group was only a random one-seventh of the midshipmen and officers on the Navy list in 1803, one might make an excellent case for early exposure to naval combat— or for Preble's training—or for both.

There are, of course, appreciable differences in responsibility between the young ship captains of 1812 (e.g. Hull, Decatur, Bainbridge) and our older fleet commanders in World War II. This might seem like comparing apples and oranges. But to put the matter in proper perspective, remember that the fleet captains of 1812 (Preble, MacDonough) were no older than their brother ship captains. And while the 1812 fleets were puny beside our World War II armadas, the relative importance to our nation was the same.

In contrast to the War of 1812, the Civil War was a conflict of naval age. Much of this is due to the longevity of "Preble's boys." In some cases they lived right down to the Civil War itself. There were no mandatory retirement or "hump" laws, nor the British system of "yellowing" to insure promotion flow.

The Air Force recently discovered what we learned in 1850; when young men become senior quickly, they slow promotion for those below.

What conclusions can we draw from Graph B? Overall, the ages of our com-

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Leaders

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U.S. Naval GRAPH

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manders and leaders seems widely scattered.

The professional success of these naval officers may have been due to innate ability, character, training and early preparation, hard work, luck, or a variety of factors. But if one takes an overall view, age per se seems a minor matter.

Modem high command seems to peak about the age of 6L But if any moral can be drawn from this small sampling, let it be this: the ages of past U. S. naval commanders seem relatively unimportant. It was the quality of the man that counted.

What of the future? The naval leaders listed—both foreign and domestic—flourished in times of personal leadership. These men were perforce usually the "hero" type, generally of strong character and forceful leadership at sea. As lanowitz has pointed out, traditional military leadership is giving way to the managerial image or to the technical specialist. But even if battles of the conference room replace sea fights, and if moral courage at the Pentagon is more necessary than personal bravery under enemy fire, then it seems reasonable to assume that past attributes of great naval leaders are still good benchmarks, however changed the operating areas may be.

Older minds have virtues yet. Man is an unchanging critter, and his wars are still fought and won by trained personnel. A broad richness of experience and proven professional competence should temper any high-level leadership. Change just for the sake of change must be resisted. Thorough naval knowledge will always be necessary both to analyze untested change and to apply

Leaders

it practically. The experience of years also brings a serenity of mind which youth, however intelligent, cannot match; old pros don't shake easily.

Of course there are excellent arguments for a stress on youth. This is an era of rapidly-changing technology. Youth—or at least a youthful mind—is essential to development of new tactics and techniques. Young, flexible minds can more easily reject valueless tradition and experiment with new naval concepts. The importance of age is further minimized by growing limitations on the authority of commanders in the field. Major decisions are now mainly a result of team (staff and unified) cooperation and/or civilian authority. Although nominal kudos of the future may go to a designated commander, the effort involved is decreasingly an individual one; the commander's age becomes of no great consequence.

In the final analysis it is the individual himself that counts. Sweeping generalizations like "let's put the accent on youth" or "you must be a senior naval officer in order to become more senior" are so much nonsense.

Naval needs cannot be categorized by such blanket statements for it is the officer, himself, who must be considered and his qualifications are not of necessity tied to age on the date of his last birthday.

Vasco de Gama Barbarossa Alfonso de Albuquerque Magellan Don J u a n Drake Tromp Blake de Ruyter Tourville La Galissionniere Hawke de Grasse Rodney Suffren Howe Jervis Nelson Codrington Tegetthoff Ito Fisher Togo Tirpitz Von Spee Beatty Jellicoe Yamamoto Curuiingham

FOREIGN NAVAL LEADERS—TABLE 1 Name Themistocles Agrippa Columbus

Event

Date

Battle of Salamis 480 B.C. Battle of Actium 31 B.C. Rediscovery of America 1492

Sailed to India Battle of Prevasa Capture of Ormuz

1498 1538 1515

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S t a r t of World T r i p Battle of Lepanto End of World Cruise Battle off Dungeness Battle off Portland Battle of St. James Day (or Gunfleet) Battle of Beachy Head Battle of Minorca

1519 1571 1580 1652 1653

39 24 40 55 54

1666 1690 1756

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Battle of Quiberon Bay Battle off Virginia Capes Battle of the Saints Trincomalee Glorious First of June Cape St. Vincent Trafalgar Navarino Battle of Lissa Battle of the Yalu River Became First Sea Lord Battle of Tsushima Appointed Grand Admira Coronel Dogger Bank Jutland Japanese Victories, start W W I I Cape Matapan

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Capture of Serapis Cruise of Alliance Capture of L'Insargente

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Preble Decatur Bainbridge Hull Lawrence Perry, O. H .

Macdonough Porter, David Stewart

Blockade of Tripoli 1804 Destruction of Philadelphia 1804 Capture of Java 1812 Capture of Gucrricre 1812 Loss of Chesapeake 1813 Battle of Lake Erie 1813 Battle of Lake Champlain 1814 Essex Pacific Raid 1813 Capture of Cyane 1815 and Levant 1839 Wilkes, Charles Explored Antarctica 1844 Kearney Treaty with China Dahlgren Developed "Dahlgren Gun' 1850 Perry, 1854 Opened Japan Matthevp- C. Published "Physical Maury Geography of the S e a " 1855 1861 DuPont Capture of Port Royal Farragut Capture of New Orleans 1862 Foote Capture of Fort H e n r y 1862 1863 Semmes Cruise of Alabama Porter, David D . Capture of Wilmington 1865 Luce Naval W a r College founded 1884 Fiske F i r e Control Developments 1888 Wrote "Influence of Mahan 1890 Sea Power" 1898 Battle of Manila Bay Dewey 1898 Battle of Santiago Sampson Appointed "Inspector of Sims 1902 Target Practice" 1907 Evans Start of World Cruise 1909 Peary, Robert E . To North Pole 1933 Moffett Loss of Akron 1937 Moreel Appt'd Head BuDocks King Made C-in-C, U . S . Fleet 1941 1942 Leahy Made C / S to President 1944 Halsey Battle of Leyte Gulf Mitscher Assumed Command TF-38 1944 1944 Nimitz Made Fleet Admiral 1955 Atomic Propulsion Rickover 1955 Appointed to CNO Burke

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SUPERINTENDENT ADDRESSES 1970 Before making my remarks to the Class of 1970, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to the parents and guardians present. These young men owe a sincere debt of gratitude to you who successfully guided them to this day of achievement.

Now, to you gentlemen, who collectively constitute the Class of 1970, there is much I want to say to you, but this is neither the time nor the place for a lengthy exhortation.

I will be brief.

First, who are you? Five minutes ago you were 1300 individuals with no unity of identification. Now you are members of the Brigade of Midshipmen, the finest all-around group of young men in this or any other country . . . the finest all-around group of young men in this or any other country.

That, gentlemen, is quite a statement—is it just a prejudiced remark by a prejudiced Superintendent? No. Let me document who you are.

Academically, very few colleges in the country can equal you. 70% of you came from the top 2 0 % of your class in high school, and almost all of you were in the top 40%. Your average College Board exams were well above 600. More than 4 0 % of you, or almost half of your entire class, won scholarships elsewhere and turned them down. Believe it or not, 295 of you are National Merit Scholars. In other words, you

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have been very carefully selected intellectually. But, it is in leadership potential that no other group can touch you.

More than half of you were presidents or senior officers of your class or your student body; 70% of you participated in varsity athletics across the board; 75% of you were members of service clubs at school or at home. Well over 100 of you are Eagle Scouts. I could go on and on, but I believe these statistics are enough to prove that we, at the Academy, in our selection procedures, have accomplished well our first job of ensuring that the Brigade of Midshipmen is, as I said before, the finest group of young men in the world today—an awesome fact but a true one—and one that I hope you never, never forget.

Next, I would ask you another question.

Where are you going? What is your ultimate destination? You gentlemen will furnish a major share of the top naval leaders of the United States of America during the twenty years spanning the turn of the century.

It is a sobering fact that there is a strong probability that one of you young men, to whom I am speaking now, will be the Admiral Chester Nimitz or the Admiral Bill Halsey of a major war on which the survivability of our country may depend. May God grant that we don't have that war, but history gives us little reason for optimism. In any case, we can be cerain that many of you will command major task forces or task fleets of ships and aircraft, and we know that all of you who graduate and make the Navy or Marine Corps your career will spend most of your lives in command of men.

I have described, briefly, who you are and where you are today. I have described, briefly, what your destination will be. I will now discuss—also briefly—the first year, and particularly the first summer, of your voyage toward that destination.

First of all, keep in mind that this is a Naval College for Naval Officers. It is far more than a civilian college. It will give to you more, much more, than will a civilian college. It will demand from you more, much more, than would a civilian college.

The academic program here is a tough one. It must be if you are to learn what you must learn in the four years available. It is probably the broadest academic program in the country in that you will be given far more in the humanities area than is required for an engineering degree, and far more mathematics, science and engineering than is required for any degree in the liberal arts.

When you reach the vicinity of the grade of Lieutenant, about 80% will go to Postgraduate School and you must then be able to step right into a Master's Degree or equivalent program in areas as diverse as aero-space engineering, naval architecture, international relations, personnel management.

In addition to your academic education, you will receive here the finest of military educations. You will leave here as college graduates, yes; but far more important, you will leave here as commissioned officers in the United States Navy. You will each become what we call a "sub-specialist" in one of many fields, but never forget that your specialty as a naval officer will be command

—command of ships and squadrons, command of bureaus and research organizations, command of air stations and naval bases, but above all, command of men.

We at the Academy, the officers, the civilian faculty and, a very important addition, the upper class midshipmen, must do everything in our power to train you for your specialty of command. We must also give you the opportunity to prove yourself and in this area the testing is perhaps more important than the teaching.

Ideally, it is my desire that no man graduate from this Academy as a Commissioned Officer under whose command I would not personally he happy to serve. Gentlemen, as your Superintendent, that is my basic policy. For emphasis I will repeat it. It is my desire that no man graduate from this Academy as a Commissioned Officer under whose command I would not personally be happy to serve. The critical problem here is the fact that we must produce men who can command in war, not just in peace, in typhoons or hurricanes, not just on glassy seas, and for long periods of difficult crisis, not just for days or for weeks. In other words, performance under severe stress or strain for prolonged periods of time.

We approximate these conditions as closely as we can here at the Academy by placing heavy pressure on you during your Plebe Summer and Plebe Year. This is called the "Plebe System" or "Plebe Indoctrination." It is closely supervised by the Commandant of Midshipmen and the officers of his staff, but it is executed by the midshipmen themselves. This summer it will be run primarily by a very carefully selected group of truly outstanding Second Classmen. During the Academic Year it will be run by the First Class, just as you gentlemen will run it for the Class of '73 three years from now. Keep in mind that the Plebe System has a very important purpose. It gives you the opportunity to prove yourselves as men, and as potential leaders of men.

To summarize. First, you gentlemen have just become members of the Brigade of Midshipmen, the finest group of young men in the world today—never forget that overriding fact.

Second: I do not exaggerate when I say that your country needs you. Why? Because it will be your responsibility to furnish a major share of the naval leadership of that country in the period 20 to 40 years from now.

Third: The academic program here is a tough one, but it will give you as broad an education as you could receive anywhere.

Fourth: Your military education must be outstanding as it is essential to your mission in life; And, Fifth: It is vitally important that you be given the opportunity to prove under pressure that you are men in the best and most comprehensive meaning of that word, and that you are capable of leading your fellow men in time of war.

Gentlemen, you face a major challenge. It will take courage and determination to become the naval officer that you want to be.

You have that courage and determination.

Welcome aboard!

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A PROFILE OF THE CLASS OF 1970

by Dr. William S. Shields Dean of Admissions T^HIS PROFILE of the entering Naval Academy -*- Class of 1970 has been prepared as a guide to prospective candidates, school authorities and other interested persons. The characteristics noted will aid guidance counselors in determining the representative backgrounds and qualifications of young men entering the Academy, and it is hoped that this information will prove of assistance in advising prospective candidates.

Each candidate for the Naval Academy must meet general eligibility requirements as to citizenship, age, character, and marital status. He must obtain a nomination either from a Member of Congress or from one of the competitive sources.

In addition to presenting an acceptable secondary school record, he must score acceptably on specified College Board tests or, if he holds a Congressional non-competitive nomination, he may present a satisfactory one-year college record. He must also qualify physically. It is in most of these respects that the Naval Academy's admissions procedures and requirements differ from those of civilian institutions. Detailed information on the above matters is contained in the Catalogue, which may be obtained from the Admissions Office, U. S. Naval Academy.

In the selection of candidates who are competing for appointments, the Naval Academy takes into account the quality of the secondary school record, additional study, the College Board scores, extracurricular activities, athletics, honors and awards, employment outside school hours, recommendations of teachers, guidance counselors, principals, coaches and others who know firsthand the candidate's accomplishments, his potential, and his motivation for a career in the naval service.

The prospective candidates should be informed that, while admission to the Naval Academy is highly selective and competition during the four years is keen, the associations and experience of these four years are rich indeed. The highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty are characteristic of the Brigade; the basic curriculum is supplemented by a broad elective course program; a comprehensive extracurricular program is maintained; and physical fitness is developed to a high degree. The graduate receives his Bachelor of Science degree and his Commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy and joins his fellow officers in a rewarding life of service to his country.

VOLUME OF APPLICANTS Number Nominated 5604 Examined 5039 Qualified scholastically 2180 Offers of Admission 1545 Admitted 1339 COLLEGE BOARD SCORES The Naval Academy requires that all candidates take the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the Achievement Tests in English and either Level I or Level II Mathematics. The following table covering the Class of 1970 shows the per cent within score ranges of those qualifying for entrance by examination: Score SAT SAT Eng. Range V M Comp.

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750-800 1% 5% 1% 9% 700-749 4% 20% 3% 15% 650-699 13% 30% 8% 20% 600-649 25% 31% 19% 2 9 % 550-599 28% 13% 30% 2 1 % 500-549 24% 1% 28% 6% 450-499 5% 10% 400-449 1% Mean Scores 586 655 569 642 (Continued on page ll) AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

PROFILE (Continued from page 21) DISTRIBUTION OF CLASS BY SCHOOLS Per Cent Admitted from public schools 82 Admitted from independent schools 18 17% of the class of 1970 had some college preparation (one-half year or more) prior to admission.

RANK IN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS Per Cent 70 21 7 2

First fifth Second fifth Third fifth Fourth fifth

Per Honors Cent Valedictorians 3 Salutatorians 3 National Honor Society 40 Other Honor Societies 19 Academic Awards and Medals 37 Scholarship Winners 41 Science Fair Award 10 National Merit Scholarship Recognition. . . . 16 Per Activities Cent Class Officer or Student Body Officer 35 School Publication Staff 25 Varsity Athletics 69 Intramural Athletics 47 Subject Clubs (Latin, French, Math., etc)... 46

Dramatics Debating Musical Groups Youth Service Groups Eagle Scout Boys State

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GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION Mipshipmen are admitted from every state in the Union and the District of Columbia. The Class of 1970 included 2 midshipmen from the Philippine Islands, 1 from Peru and 2 from Panama to fill quotas authorized the Republic of the Philippines and the American Republics (other than the United States).

SONS OF ALUMNI The Class of 1970 included 87 sons of Naval Academy graduates (6.5% of the class).

ATHLETICS N A V Y FOOTBALL PROSPECTS b y B i l l Elias Head Football

Coach

At times last season, our Navy football team resembled a four-engine plane with two of the props feathered.

Our aim before the '65 campaign was to explode at the opposition on both offense and defense. The defensive promise, we feel, was largely fulfilled. Offensively, it seems we fired too many blanks.

The last Navy team to hold the opposition to 14 points or less in 8 of its 10 games wound up in the 1961 Orange Bowl. We were just as good defensively last season but finished with four wins, an equal number of losses, and two ties.

You can tell a major story of the 1965 season with one statistic—23 thrusts inside the opposition's 20-yard line without scoring. To me, this proves we are capable of moving the ball.

Fumbles, mistakes, missed assignments were our undoing in most of these situations.

Our principal concern this year must be obvious: Put more punch in the attack!

The coaching staff—which, incidentally, features three new faces this season—worked very hard on this area during spring practice. We will continue to emphasize it this fall.

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We have every reason to believe the '66 team will pack more of an offensive wallop. Experience will eliminate a lot of errors that slowed us last season.

Quarterback John Cartwright, for instance, has already shown the effects of a year behind center.

He concluded spring practice as the number one quarterback and showed the important confidence that was missing a year ago. His '65 playing time has helped John improve in almost every offensive department—running, passing, play selection, and mechanics.

Halfback Terry Murray, a surprise as a youngster last year, also has a new look of maturity. Terry gained almost 400 yards in "65 after starting the fall practice period on the fourth team. He runs to daylight very well and despite a lack of brawn (174 pounds) will be a key figure in our attack this fall.

A very pleasant situation has developed at fullback where Carl Tamulevich, who will be a second classman, and Danny Wong are engaged in a staff contest for the number one role.

Tamulevich, a bruising 206-pounder, rated a slight edge on the basis of spring practice. Both men are capable of carrying the short yardage load.

Halfback Tom Leiser, primarily a running back in two previous letter-winning seasons, made the move to flanker this spring. Calvin Huey, last year's starter, has completed his eligibility and

JOHN CARTWRIGHT Quarterback

DICK PETRINO Liilebacker

Rob Taylor, who played some at this position in '65, is better as a split end. Leiser's quick adaptation has allowed us to move Taylor back to the line.

With Taylor and Reb Hester, the tight end, our terminals are pretty well set. Tom Shrawder, a youngster, shows considerable promise as a reserve split end.

The interior of the offensive line suffered a blow with the graduation of two regular guards and tackle Bob Wittenberg but we feel problems here will be resolved before the Boston College opener. Tackle Tom Ruland and center Harry Dittmann are the most experienced of the internal linemen. Likely starters with them are guards Skip Meinhold and Dave Lohr and tackle Rich Red. Dittmann, the 6-foot-6, 247-pound middle man in our offensive forward wall, rates an excellent chance to become Navy's first Ail-American center since Dick Scott. He commanded a lot of postseason attention a year ago and has been a strong entry in the pre-season "AH" speculation.

While the offense has attracted much of our attention, we have been careful not to overlook the defense, which without question was our strong suit last year.

In '66, we expect a defensive effort at least equal, and possibly superior, to that of last year.

That may be quite a mouthful but this team has the necessary tickets.

HARRY DITTMANN Center S H I P M A T E

Defensive end Bill Dow is one of the leading players in our cast. We tabbed Bill as the top newcomer a year ago only to watch him spend most of '65 on the sidelines with a painful ankle injury suffered in the opening game. This season, Bill has everything going for him including an additional 10 pounds that will make him even tougher to push around.

Dow's partner at defensive end, Curt Schantz, is another rugged customer. Curt played opposite Ray Hill most of last season. Reserves Ed Hepp and Jon Bergner help make this one of the strongest positions on the squad.

Youngster tackle Tom McKeon is one of the most exciting football players we've seen come along in some time. He has fine moves and an excellent football sense. McKeon and '65 reserve Dave Tate give us a happy blend of youth and experience at defensive tackle.

Letterman George Garrett returns to middle guard, a position he played with considerable verve last year. The linebackers are Captain Don Downing and JV promotee Dick Petrino.

This combination may prove one of our most significant "pluses" in the year ahead. Petrino is easily the most improved player on our squad.

The defensive secondary is composed of three lettermen and one '65 reserve. Jim Goebel is the lone newcomer to a quartet that includes Roger Lammers, Bernie DeGeorge, and Rick Bayer.

Dave Church and Tim Cocozza allow us to place new emphasis on our kicking game. Church, who averaged almost 40 yards per punt a year ago, has few peers around the nation. Cocozza surprised everyone with his strong, straight placements during the spring. He figures to be our number one PAT and field goal man.

1966 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept.

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FALL SPORTS PROSPECTS

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Cross Country—Captain Buzz Lawlor, the Academy record-holder for both the indoor and outdoor mile, must shoulder the major running load for Coach Jim Gehrdes' harriers. The graduation of cross country ace Greg Williams, one of the team's brightest stars for three seasons, makes Lawlor's contribution doubly important. First classmen Dick Brantigan, Dick Moore, and Dave LeRoy and second classmen Jim Dare, Dave Wallace, and Paul Gaffney are other experienced runners. The top newcomers from the 2-3 plebe group of a year ago are Steve Harvey, Bill Walker, and Dick Martin.

The schedule: September 29, West Virginia October 1, William & Mary; 15, St. John's and N.Y.U. at New York City; 22, at Penn State; 28, Maryland.

November 4, Heptagonals at NYC; 14 IC4A Championships at NYC; 19, at Army.

150-Pound Football—Another strong defense should make Coach Jack Cloud's 150-pound football team a strong entry in the 1966 Eastern title chase. A year ago, the Midshipmen surrendered only 21 points in six outings on their way to a perfect season and sixth Eastern crown in the past 10 years. All-East defensive end Dick Mies and halfback George Hiduk are two of the stalwarts back to staff Cloud's defense again this year. Offense presents the major problem to the 150's who will be without the graduated Bob Lewis, a 10-touchdown operative at quarterback last season, and halfback Joe Daughtry, who could make a big contribution to the heavyweight varsity this fall.

The schedule: October 8, Princeton; 15, at Pennsylvania; 2 1 , Cornell; 29, at Army.

November 4, Columbia; 18, at Rutgers.

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peat of its many spring successes. The dinghy sailors boast eight returning lettermen from the spring outfit that qualified to compete in the National Intercollegiate Championships at Kings Point, N. Y. The Shields squad did a remarkable job during its first spring of competition, winding up undefeated under coach S. B. Walker.

A tremendous win in the coveted Kennedy Cup Regatta highlighted the spring season for the yawl sailors.

The schedule: October 1-2 Service Academy Team Race at Kings Point, N. Y. (dinghy and Shields); 8-9 Area Eliminations at Drexel (dinghy); 15-16 Team Race Eliminations (dinghy) at Washington, D. C ; 22-23 McMillian Cup (yawls); 29-30, Nevins Trophy Regatta at Kings Point (dinghy and Shields).

November 5-6, Team Race Finals (dinghy and Shields); 12-13 War Memorial Regatta (dinghy and Shields); 19-20 Monotype Championships (dinghy and Shields).

Soccer—Coach Glenn Warner loses 10 of last year's 11 starters, including All-Americans Myron Hura and Jim Burger. Warner, however, has shown a pleasing inventiveness in recent years.

Since November 14, 1962, Warner's hooters have not lost a regular season game. The record over that span is 33 victories and one tie (Army last year). A breakdown of returning personnel leads Warner to believe that defense will be Navy's strong suit when the Midshipmen open the season against Coast Guard on October 1st. "Scoring goals will be our problem," the coach allows, "and unless someone appears to light the spark and ignite an offense, we will have real troubles."

The schedule: October 1, Coast Guard; 8, North Carolina; 12, at Maryland; 15, at Pennsylvania; 19, Gettysburg; 22, West Chester; 26, Penn State; 29, at Duke.

November 4, Merchant Marine; 12, Swarthmore; 19, at Army.

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CAPITOL HILL b y Fred L a r d n e r

T T APPEARS that the Navy will get more nuclear -*- ship construction in the Defense Department appropriations bill for fiscal 1967 than was anticipated months ago. The Senate version of the bill includes the following new ship construction and conversion: Attack aircraft carrier (nuclear) CVA (N) . . 1 Attack submarine (nuclear) SS (N) 5 Guided missile frigate (nuclear) DLG (N) , . 1 ($20 million for lead-time items for another guided missile frigate, which may not be exactly the same type, are also provided in the bill) Guided missile destroyers (DDG) 2 Dock landing ship, LST 1 Tank landing ship, LST 11 Escort ship, DE 10 Ocean minesweeper, MSO 5 Salvage tug, ATS 2 Replenishment fleet tanker, AOR 2 Combat store ship, AFS 1 Oceanographic research ship, AGOR 1 Surveying ship, AGS 2 Ammunition ship, AE 2 Fleet ocean tug, ATF 1 Submarine rescue vehicle, ASR 1 This is a total of 48 new ships. Under the Senate bill, ship conversions are listed below: Conversions Guided missile frigate, DLG Guided missile cruiser, CG Destroyer, DD Oiler, T-AO

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The only difference between this Senate bill and the DOD appropriations bill as passed by the House is the addition of the two Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG).

The House Armed Services Committee, in the procurement authorization bill for 1967, had provided for two nuclear-powered frigates and two conventionally powered destroyers. The Senate Armed Services Committee provided for one nuclear frigate.

The Senate appropriations bill differs from the House bill in the inclusion of two guided missile destroyers.

Whatever the law finally provides, the actual construction of a new nuclear frigate will remain in doubt for some time. The Secretary of Defense in various instances in recent years has disregarded the language of laws as enacted by the Congress, or has interpreted portions of law to meet his own viewpoints. Funds leading toward construction of a nuclear-powered frigate were included in the 1966 appropriations law, but the Defense Department ignored these funds, although the law stated, in part: "The contract for the construction of the nuclear powered guided missile frigate for which funds were authorized in Public Law 89-37, and for which funds are to be appropriated during fiscal year 1967, shall be entered into as soon as practicable unless the President fully advises the Congress that its construction is not in the national interest."

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and the Secretary of the Navy shall proceed with the design, engineering, and construction of the two nuclear-powered guided missile frigates as soon as practicable."

The Defense Department asked for two guided missile destroyers. Apparently the law will contain, in addition, a nuclear-powered missile frigate and a start on another frigate. Secretary of Defense McNamara did not assure the Senate Committee on Appropriations that the department would build the destroyers and the frigates. He said merely that a study is being made.

F-111B PLANE

The Senate version of the appropriations bill placed a ban on expending any of the bill's funds for procurement of the Nation's version of the TFX airplanes, authorized development funds to try to eliminate problems of overweight and underperformance of the plane. Hearings and floor testimony indicate that the Navy does not want this plane. As now proposed, it is too heavy and too expensive, and cannot carry enough fuel for its proposed missions.

CONSTRUCTION A U T H O R I Z A T I O N

The construction authorization bill for fiscal 1966 became law September 16, 1965, with the understanding that the projects it authorized would be part of a five-year plan of construction.

Yet on November 21, 1965, the Defense Department deferred about 50 percent of these construction projects, including 8500 units of family housing, barracks, mess halls, and other personnel projects. Of the 57,700 new barracks spaces authorized, 51,659 were deferred. Lack of proper living space is said to be influencing many single men, officers and enlisted, to leave the service as soon as possible.

There is a shortage of some 42,000 dwelling units for military families. Yet no new family units are planned in the 1967 construction program.

The construction authorization bill for fiscal 1967 contains about $1,044,654,000 for construction, including $521,900,000 for support of family housing. This $521,900,000 is earmarked for operating expenses, maintenance, debt payments, and mortgage insurance premiums.

In an effort to force the Defense Department to proceed with previously authorized and funded projects, the Congress included a provision designed to prevent the execution of the construction authorized in the 1967 bill prior to that authorized in prior years which had been deferred, if such construction continues to be "valid military requirements."

However, the Congress recognized that the 1967 bill contains some projects more urgendy required than projects previously authorized and deferred, and that some of the earlier projects are no longer urgently required. An escape clause was inserted in the bill, but it is not intended as a "loophole to circumvent the intent of the Armed Services Committees. It is expected that candor and sound judgment will prevail in carrying out the intent of the provision."

LEASING

The Defense Department requested an increase in rentals of dwelling units from the previously authorized 7,000 to 13,075, on the assumption that leasing could help take the sting out of the decrease in construction of new units.

However, the department has been leasing only 5,000 units. The House in its version of the bill

said that 7,000 leased units is sufficient, while the Senate version would add 2,400 leased units to the original 7,000. The Senate opposed leasing of many hundreds of units in major metropolitan centers.

HOSPITALS

The House approved construction of five hospitals, all Navy, as follows: Navy Submarine Medical Centers, New London, Conn., 125 beds; Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Wash., 35 beds; Naval Hospital, Roosevelt Roads, P.R., 80 beds; Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., 304 beds; Naval Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., 234 beds.

The Senate Armed Services Committee did not approve as many naval hospitals. A compromise will have been made when you read this.

SUBSTANDARD QUARTERS

The House provided that service members could rent inadequate public quarters, rental housing, and Lanham Act housing at less than the fair market rental value. The rent for substandard quarters should not exceed 75 percent of the basic allowance for quarters, except in those instances where a higher charge will be required to cover costs of operation and maintenance. Service people have been vigorously protesting rents of substandard quarters in some areas. Perhaps the Senate will go along with this proposal.

MEDICARE LEGISLATION

The House and the Senate versions of the medical care bill, H.R. 14088, differ. The Senate bill would increase costs of civilian hospital and outpatient care slightly, but would extend the scope of the program.

Under the House version a new program of outpatient care in civilian facilides (meaning visits to a physician's office, costs of drugs, etc.) would be authorized spouses and children of active duty personnel, retirees and their spouses and children (including those of deceased retirees and deceased active duty members). Under this program the government would pay 80 percent of all outpatient costs, including drugs, and the individual would pay 20 percent beginning with the initial charge.

The Senate Armed Services Committee approved language providing for an annual deductible feature of $50 per person, not to exceed $100 per family unit. Consequently, the active duty member would pay the first $50 per year of outpatient costs, with the government paying 80 percent of the cost after the first $50 and the member paying 20 percent.

"Under the $50 feature," the Senate committee said, "the military beneficiary would be required to pay only one-half the amount that is required under the Federal civilian high-option supplementary program under which the civilian employee must pay the first $100, not to exceed $200 per family unit. The | 5 0 feature is also similar to that under Social Security Medicare.

Under that program each beneficiary must pay the first $50 a year for supplementary program benefits plus 20 percent of the remainder above this amount. A deductible feamre is customary in most programs and the proposed $50 formula is a fair provision and should serve to prevent any abuse in the program."

The House enlarged the Dependents Medical Care Act in part by making it applicable to reS H I P M A T E

tarded children of active duty personnel. This would apply to children at least moderately retarded or seriously physically handicapped. The Senate committee proposed language which would cover mental retardation and physical handicaps in any degree, and also cover spouses of active duty personnel with similar handicaps.

The House version provides for dependent care the same as that authorized for Federal civilian employees under their high-option program, administered by Blue Cross-Blue Shield. The Senate version would itemize as a matter of law, the types of care authorized under this program, in order to avoid misinterpretations.

The Senate committee added language providing for eye examinations in military facilities, a subject, the committee said, not made clear in the House bill.

CARE FOR RETIREES

The House specified that retiree groups, including survivors of deceased personnel, would be subject to a cost-sharing formula which results in the beneficiary paying an average of 8 percent of the total hospitalization cost and the government 92 percent. This arrangement would be the same as that for active duty dependents, who pay $25 per hospitalization plus $1.75 a day where hospitalization exceeds 14 days.

The Senate committee recommended language under which the retiree or dependents would pay 25 percent of the hospitalization charges, with the government paying the remaining 75 percent.

Under the House proposal, outpatient care for retirees would cost 20 percent of all charges, with the government paying 80 percent. The Senate version calls for retiree payments of 25 percent of the cost, with the government paying 75 percent, and this 25-75 formula would apply only to charges above $50 per year, the deductible feature.

Under the House version retirees and their dependents who become eligible for Social Security Medicare at age 65 would retatin those benefits in civilian facilities under this legislation that were not covered under Social Security Medicare. The effect, the Senate committee said, would be to obtain the benefits of both programs.

The Senate committee approved the recommendation of the Defense Department providing that

APPLY EARLY FOR NAVAL ACADEMY

APPOINTMENTS

Retirees who have college-age sons interested in Naval Academy appointments are reminded that it's not too early to apply for a nomination to the class which will enter the Academy in June 1967. The annual number of appointments is limited and competition is keen.

Before a young man can be considered for a Naval Academy appointment he must obtain a nomination. Sons of servicemen awarded the Medal of Honor, however, may be appointed without obtaining a nomination provided they meet all other qualifications.

Nominations are available from several sources.

The President may nominate annually 75 candidates who are sons or adopted sons of active duty, retired or deceased personnel (officer or enlisted) of the Regular Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The President may also nominate a maximum of 40 sons of deceased members of the Armed Forces who were killed in action or died of a .service connected disability or a pre-existing condition aggravated during active A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

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those eligible for Social Security Medicare at age 65 will not be eligible for the benefits in civilian medical facilities under this new bill. The department's recommendation was based on the premise that for retirees, who now go on the retired list at the average age of 44, this legislation authorizing new benefits from civilian sources would be a transitional program until they reach age 65. The present program authorizing the use of military facilities on a space-available basis without regard to age would be continued.

At age 65 the two programsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Social Security Medicare and the use of military medical facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201D;would appear to be sufficient for the retiree groups, the committee said.

SAVINGS

PROGRAM

Public Law 89-538, enacted August 11, authorizes members of the Uniformed Services on duty outside the United States and its possessions to deposit their savings with a uniformed service and receive an interest rate on such deposits up to 10 percent a year. This law amends sections 1035 of title 10, U. S. Code, originated in 1872 to authorize enlisted members of the Armed Forces to deposit savings with designated officers of their armed force at 4 percent a year. Participation in this program has declined because of higher interest rates paid by competing savings programs and because of restrictions on the privilege of withdrawal.

The new program was devised to encourage officers as well as enlisted men to put part of their savings into what might be called an American bank, and therefore lessen the drain of the outflow of dollars and also help to curb inflation in Vietnam.

The Defense Department asked for a permissive rate of 10 percent, and reports indicate that this rate will apply, although rates of 6 and 7 percent had been discussed. A member may not deposit more than his unallotted current pay and allowances, including reenlistment bonuses. The maximum balance on which interest may be paid is $10,000. Interest on such deposits would end 90 days after a member's return to the United States or its possessions.

This is probably just about the best investment program existing at this time, with the stock market in precarious shape and with almost nothing else paying 10 percent.

service in World War I, World War II or the Korean conflict. The Vice President, Members of Congress, and Commissioners of the District of Columbia individually may have a maximum of five midshipmen attending the Naval Academy at any one time, and may nominate candidates when vacancies occur in their quotas. The Governors of Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone each may have one midshipman attending the Naval Academy at a time, while the Governors of the Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa collectively may have one midshipman attending at a time.

Presidential nominations are competitive and candidates for such nominations must present an acceptable secondary school certificate showing at least 15 units of college preparatory subjects and grades indicadng college capability. They also must score acceptably on College Board Tests.

Nominations of the Vice President, Members of Congress, District Commissioners, and the Governors of Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone may be non-competitive. Candidates designated as principal or alternate nominees, as well as sons of Medal of Honor winners, may submit an accept-

CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSES AND APARTMENTS ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND Now under construction in the center of one of the finest sailing and yachting areas in the United States.

Because The Tecumseh is a condominium, apartments or townhouses may be purchased in fee simple.

The price of each unit includes a boat slip and privileges of the heated pool, covered marina deck, club lounge and roof garden. Prices range from $13,750 to $55,750.

FOR INFORMATION: Please contact Mr. Pearson 2139 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D. C. Phone: 333-7629 or 333-0880 25

able certificate evidencing one year's attendance (not less than 24 semester hours) at an accredited college or junior college in a curriculum that includes 6 hours of pure math and 6 hours of English or history, in lieu of qualifying by the examination method. College Board Tests are given to these candidates for information purposes only.

All nominees are required to pass a medical examination and a physical aptitude examination.

Letters of application for Presidential nominations and requests from sons of Medal of Honor winners should be addressed to the Chief of Naval Personnel (Pers B66), Navy Department, Washington, D. C. 20370. Other letters of application should be addressed directly to the official from whom the nomination is being requested. Congressional nominations are limited by law to the two senators from the individual's home state, and to the representative of the congressional district in which he lives.

N A V Y RELIEF BALL

The annual Navy Relief Ball of the District of Columbia Auxiliary will be held on Friday, 7 Oct., at the Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington, D. C. Navy and Marine officers, their ladies and civilian friends, will attend the fete, starting at 9:30 p.m.

Chairman of the ball committee is Mrs. Ray C. Needham, wife of VAdm. Needham, USN, Inspector General of the Navy. Co-chairman is Mrs. John J. Fee, wife of RAdm. Fee, USN, Vice Commander, Ships Systems Command.

Further information, including guide lines for preparing letters of application, is contained in the current United States Naval Academy Catalogue, copies of which are available at all naval activities.

full-time professionals. The Society depends upon funds from voluntary contributions of Navy and Marine Corps personnel, proceeds from fund-raising activities such as the Navy Relief Balls held throughout the country, investments, and donations from civilian friends.

Serving with Mrs. Needham on the executive committee are Mrs. Richard L. Karl, secretary; Lt. J. D. Clopton, (SC) USN, treasurer, and Lt. Ruth Ann Hanlin, USN, liaison officer.

Committee chairmen include: invitations, Mrs.

Chairman, Mrs. Ray C. Needham, right, and Co-chairman, Mrs. John J. Fee, discuss plans for this year's annual boll of the Navy Relief Society's Washington Chapter.

PREP SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH SOCIETY OF SPONSORS OF THE U. S. N A V Y

Scholarships to preparatory schools are awarded by the Society of Sponsors of the United States Navy to enable young men to prepare for the Naval Academy. Eligible are high school seniors who are sons of active duty, retired, and deceased Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force personnel and civilians.

Application blanks are available by addressing requests to Mrs. Roy S. Benson, Quarters O, Navy Yard, Washington, D. C. 20390.

PHYSICS HONOR SOCIETY AT USNA

The United States Naval Academy has announced that Sigma Pi Sigraa, the only national physics honor society, installed a local chapter of the national society at the Naval Academy.

This is the first of the nation's service academies to establish a local chapter of the Society and the Physics Honor Society is the first national honor society to install a chapter at the U. S. Naval Academy.

Dr. John P. Craven, Chief Scientist, Special Projects Office and Project Manager of the Deep Submergence Program, Naval Material Command, made the installation address.

Physics has been a significant part of midshipman education since A. A. Michelson, famous Nobel Prize winner in Physics and U. S. Naval Academy graduate, first measured the speed of light on the Academy grounds in 1879.

The modern science and mathematics building, Michelson Hall, presently under construction at Annapolis, will more than double the laboratory and classroom space available to midshipmen and faculty for work in physics and other sciences and indicates the ever increasing importance of science to the technically oriented Navy of today.

Dr. Clyde L. Cowan, a member of the physics staff at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C , who in collaboration with Dr. Frederic Reines experimentally confirmed the existence of the neutrino, presented a lecture on "Antimatter and the Great Tun.guska Meteorite" at the first meeting of the newly formed chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma.

The Society's objective is to actively stimulate increased interest in physics at the U. S. Naval Academy by awarding recognition to students having high scholarship in physics and by promoting student research in physics.

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Proceeds from the ball will go to the District of Columbia Auxiliary of the Navy Relief Society, the Navy's own organization for providing assistance to Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their dependents in situations of personal emergency. The Society was founded in 1904 in Washington, D. C , by a group of Naval and Marine Corps officers, their wives and civilian friends, to help indigent widows and orphans of officers and enlisted men in these Services. The work of the organization is carried out by volunteer Service wives under the direction of a few

Herschel Goldberg, chairman, and Mrs. Stephen Sherwood, co-chairman; hotel arrangements, Mrs. B. M. Strean, chairman; contributions, Mrs. A. C. Husband, chairman, and Mrs. J. W. Gorman, cochairman; decorations, Mrs. L. C. Heinz, chairman, and Mrs. H. C. Rodin, co-chairman; program, Mrs. Richard G. Weede, chairman, and Mrs. Frank Garretson, co-chairman; reservations, Mrs. E. J. Fahy, chairman; publicity, Mrs. C. A. Karaberis, chairman, and Mrs. M. B. Freeman, co-chairman; office and reception, Mrs. Robert B. Brown, chairman.

Lucky Bag of BOOKS BATTLES LOST AND WON: Great Campaigns of World War II. By Hanson W. Baldwin.

Harper and Row, New York. Maps and index.

532 pp., $10.

Hanson Baldwin (USNA '24), associated with the distinguished New York. Times since 1929, has earned himself an international, enviable reputation as a military analyst. His latest and fifteenth book will add to his stature.

The campaigns he has chosen to label "great" are: Poland, 1939; the Batde of Britain, 1940; Crete, 1941; Corregidor, 1941-42; Stalingrad, 1942-43; Sicdy and Tarawa, 1943; Normandy, Leyte and the Bulge, 1944; and Okinawa, 1945.

Mr. Baldwin will not find universal satisfaction with his choices. Perhaps every veteran of World War II is his own "expert" on the war.

Thus this book will doubdess spur criticism, if only about omissions. Someone is sure to ask: why did the author neglect the Pacific turningpoint Batde of Midway? Another may wonder: where is the classic tank batde, such as Kharkov?

In justice to Mr. Baldwin, he does not pretend

to be either comprehensive or flawless. He aimed at presenting a panorama of high points for analysis towards lessons. Such lessons cut across batdes. Within his self-set parameters, he eliminated duplications. With vivid, well paced style, he wholly justifies his choices.

His method is to narrate the facts of a campaign and then to draw conclusions. In narration, he is mindful of proportion in selecting details. Rather than distort emphases by overlong lingering on fascinating or controversial matters, he relegates ample discussion of these to a fat section of end-notes.

Indeed, to some readers, the end-notes may well prove more interesting than the main body.

The Leyte Gulf chapter, for instance, was reviewed by Admirals Carney, Kincaid and Halsey. Their extensive remarks pack into fifteen small print pages, in which the author wisely stands aside.

Such contributions by important officers, responsive to Mr. Baldwin, add extra strength to his thorough use of the usual written sources.

Mr. Baldwin's reputation has given him access to S H I P M A T E

unpublished studies held by various agencies of the Department of Defense. Some of the campaigns he covered as a war correspondent. These plusses added together make for a meaty, thoughtful book which future historians of the war should consult.

All in all, however, the primary value of the book rests upon the mature opinions and judgments of Hanson Baldwin now in his fourth decade of thinking and writing about naval and military affairs.

If a prospective reader thinks this is merely an unoriginal rehash, let him look at note 135 on page 416.

R.

W.

DALY

Professor, EH&G, USNA THE CAPTAIN'S BEST MATE. By Stanton Garner. Brown University Press, Providence, R. I. 304 pp., including appendix and notes, $8.50.

The Captain's Best Mate, The Journal of Mary Chipman Lawrence in the Whaler ADDISON 18561860, was written by the wife of the captain of the whaler during a three-and-a-half-year voyage in the vast Pacific—Hawaii, Siberia, Cape Horn, New Zealand, Lower California, Alaska and the Marquesas.

The journal was edited by Stanton Garner, a graduate of the Naval Academy in 1948, now an assistant professor of English at Brown University.

It is an accurate record of a past era—the days of the great sailing voyages in search of whales for their oil and bones for the commercial market at home. Each entry is brief but thoroughly descriptive of bygone days aboard a sailing vessel whose one hope—and frequent despair—was the capture of the elusive mammals—in times of deadly calm and gales, heat and cold, of disasters at sea—from boats capsized by the gaffed monsters with resultant loss of life, or to toothache at sea with no modern means of treatment.

Stanton B. Garner, who served ten years in the submarine service before resigning in June 1958, had graduate work at Brown from 1958-60. He is now a lieutenant in the Naval Reserve. His work in editing the journal has been augmented by contemporary records of other whaling ships and from surviving papers of the ADDISON which enabled him to compile a full list of the whaler's crew.

Mary Lawrence, the captain's New England wife and their five-year-old daughter, Minnie, boarded the ADDISON on 25 November 1856 at New Bedford, Mass., ". . . with a sad heart, knowing not whether we should ever behold the faces of friends near and dear to us again on earth . . ."

Some seven months later and in a more reconciled mood she noted in her journal on 21 June 1857, during the cruise in the Gulf of Alaska and Bristol Bay: "Lowered for a whale before breakfast but could not get near him. Shot at a finback from off deck at noon. He turned up dead about half a mile from the ship, but before they could get a boat to him, he had sunk to rise no more.

In the afternoon lowered for whales and got one.

Got him to the ship about six o'clock and commenced cutting in. One may read every description of a whale that ever was given, but he can form no idea of one until he has seen it with his own eyes. Imagine a whale's head to contain fifteen hundred pounds of bone and a tongue which

yields ten barrels of oil. I think a right whale is more wonderful than a sperm."

THE NINETY AND NINE. By William Brinkley. Doubleday & Company, Inc., New York. 393 pp., $5.95.

There were nine officers and 90 men serving in LST 1826 which was carrying supplies and troops—and nurses—to the beachhead at Anzio . . . at the opening of this novel so realistically written that one forgets it is fiction and not living men and women who fought the sea and the enemy and aided the wounded in a time of peril.

The Ninety and Nine was written by William Brinkley who served in the Navy four years during World War II, mosdy in the Med and Pacific. He authored the best-selling Don't Go Near The Water and three other books. A minister's son and the youngest of five children, his book reflects the compassion of a man with a religious background and the understanding of children, as evidenced in the chapter "Stowaway" which introduces the Italian waif Rebi who lived in the sulphur caves—until his memorable brush with LST 1826.

The setting of the story is Anzio, at the time the ship had been through three invasions— Sicily, Salerno and Anzio; now, the ship was carrying troops and supplies to Allied forces pinned down on the beach at Anzio, under heavy fire.

The book is written in a style easy to read; although each chapter is pretty much independent of the others, a story unto itself, the thread of characters is neatiy interwoven throughout the book. The final chapter brings to a conclusion the effect of the patterns of life of those lost when the ship was torpedoed on the lives of those remaining—in particular the fate of the young Italian girl Coco whose baby had been born aboard LST 1826 when refugees were being removed from Anzio to Naples.

In this final chapter one understands well the feelings of Lt.(jg) Barclay and the American nurse Sarah, caught in the tragic web of lives without a future; then there is the moral cowardice of Lt.(jg) Shanley who helped himself to any luxury available . . . a man whose philosophy was "Let the chips fall where they may."

For those who like humor, it is there—in the chapter "Josephus Daniels vs. Saint Paul," when a litde wine drinking was managed aboard ship, or in "The Ninety and Nine," which spelled out how the crew exchanged war souvenirs for coveted ice cream. Any explorer of caves (even non-cave hobbyists!) will find the chapter "Lord Nelson and the Speleologists," amusing.

There is human understanding in "The CourtMartial of Peter Carlyle" (seaman second class who had stood by at the birth of the child aboard ship). Carlyle had taken food from the commissary to give to the girl and baby, to keep them from starving—and had been caught.

Pathos, humor, tragedy, bravery, all are in this book concerning men in a landing ship, tank, and all are believable. There is realism without crudeness, earthiness without sordiness.

But when you put the book down, you can forget it—not re-live it.

ORETHA SWARTZ

BETWEEN

The Mail Boat shipmate: Congratulations on your piece in the June-July issue by George Gay tided "The Skipper—VT 8."

It was wonderful! The last paragraph left me all choked up.

John Waldron was one of my best friends. We were shipmates for 3 years in VT Squadron 9 back in the late '20s. While in this squadron we worked on the torpedo tactics used by John at Midway.

The trouble was that all our tactics were based on the assumption that the torpedo planes would have plenty of support when they made their attack from fighters, dive bombers and (hopefully) from main battery fire of battleships. John had none of this at Midway.

Despite the fact that he was launched last and had slow planes, he found the Jap fleet first.

When he found them he didn't have enough gas left to fool around waiting for the others to get there. He had the choice between going in unsupported in the teeth of murderous odds, or of turning back and living to fight (or run away!) some other day. For a guy like John there was simply no choice.

He went in.

The highest possible tribute to John's leadership is the fact that every one of his boys stayed with him. George Gay is the only one who came back.

I think everyone knows by now that VT8's attack was not a futile charge of the Light Brigade like Balaklava. They pulled all the Jap fighters down on themselves and thus opened the door for the dive bombers which came in later and sank 3 of the Jap carriers.

In my book John Waldron is the great naval hero of the war.

He should have gotten the Congressional Medal of Honor.

D. V. GALLERY '21

Shipmate: Included in the Lucky Bag of Books, June-July Shipmate is a review of Seamen Ashore, Hohman, Yale University Press. You may be interested to know that the publication of that book and other studies relating to the Merchant Marine was made possible by the Seaman's Friend Society of Connecticut, of which I became Executive Director ii January of this year. . . .

The Seaman's Friend Society of Connecticut continues its support of the U. S. Merchant Marine through scholarship funds to encourage the youth of Connecticut to embark upon careers at sea, through welfare assistance to needy merchant seamen and their families of Connecticut, through extending hospitality to seamen calling in the Port of New Haven, and by providing overnight accommodations for transient seamen.

Admiral Hayes' continued contribution toward increasing interest in the U. S. Merchant Marine is a long step toward re-instating that much berated service in its rightful place in the defense structure of the United States.

J. M. SEYMOUR '35

HALVES

Alumni Astronauts Schirra '46 and vStafJord '52 expect to attend Homecoming this year. At a presentation ceremony between the halves of the football game their exploits in space and their contributions to science will receive the special recognition of your Naval Academy Alumni Association.

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UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Slk BRiEZiS by

Paul Schratz ' 3 9

THE THIRD GREAT CALLING

ALUMNI

Some years ago. Doctor Frank Bowles, President of the College Entrance Examination Board, wrote an article describing the clergy, the teaching profession and the military as the three great callings.

Each has a specific body of knowledge and doctrine. Each has a long and disciplined apprenticeship before attainment of professional skill and responsibility in exercise of judgment in key decisions. Each is related direcdy to the needs and problems of individuals. Each has the purpose of easing our lives, and each subordinates the individual to the requirements of the profession as a whole. In return for self-discipline, the professional earns security, the priceless assurance of accomplishment and a contribution to humanitv and the good of his fellow man. The future of society depends on the successful adjustment of each of the professions to change.

NEWS

The military professional, Professor Sam Huntington believes, must couple his special skill.Nyith a commitment. The skills differ but the corrunitment is the same, the common denorninator of the profession. The one can be acquired, the other is a matter. Army Secretary Brucker said, of one's most priceless possession, his "soldier's soul."

OFFICERS President— V A D M . WILLIAM R . SMEDBERG, III, USN (Ret.)

D.C. Vice President (Eastern

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Area)—

R A D M . ROBERT H . BARNUM, U S N R '33 (11102), Scarsdale, N. Y.

Vice President (Central Area)— MR. JOHN F . GORDON '22 (6330), Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Vice President (Western Area)— V A D M . HAROLD O . LARSON, USN (Ret.) '25 (7899), Coronado, Calif.

Past President— ADM. WALTER F . BOONE, USN (Ret.) '21 (5735), Washington, D.C. Executive Director—• RADM. W . F . FITZGERALD, USN (Ret.) '21 (5912), Annapolis, Md.

TRUSTEES Superintendent's Representative— CAPT. R . E . HAWTHORNE, USN '43 (15416), USNA, Annapolis, Md. At

Large

(To serve until Spring Meeting 1967) RADM.

GORDON

L.

CASWELL,

USN

(Ret.) '27 (9125)

R A D M . H . B . MILLER, USN (Ret.) '24

(7380)

R A D M . L . S. KINTBERGER, USN (Ret.)

'32 (10515)

CAPT. D . J. WALSH, USN

(Ret.)

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USN

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CDR. HARRY D . TRAIN, II, USN

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(9015) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1968)

CAPT.

EDWARD

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BEACH,

USN

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(13221)

PAUL

R.

SCHRATZ,

(13436)

R A D M . C . S. COOPER, USN (Ret.) '27

(8653)

(20423) (To serve until Spring Meeting 1969)

L T G E N . A . L . BOWSER, JR., USMC '32

(10650) RADM.

CAPT.

J.

V A D M . R . B . PIRIE, USN

(Ret.)

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KIRKPATRICK,

USNR

CDR. C. A. H . TROST, U S N ' 5 3 (23314)

(Ret.) '31 (10277) From Local

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(To serve until Spring Meeting 1967) CAPT. A. J. GREENACRE, USN (Ret.) '26

(8197), Annapolis MR.

W . J. TONER,

R A D M . E . B . DEXTER, USN (Ret.) '28

(9254), New York JR. '43

(15778),

R A D M . J. A. ROBBINS, USN (Ret.) '30

R A D M . JOHN D . GERWICK, USN (Ret.)

CDR. R. A. SENTMAN, USN (Ret.) '25

Boston

(9912), Peninsula (8107), Philadelphia

'35 (11825), Connecticut R A D M . C . S. SMILEY, USN (Ret.)

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CDR. ROLAND R . RIGGS, USN (Ret.) '04

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V A D M . F . T . WATKINS, USN (Ret.) '22

(2653), San Francisco

(6952), Coronado LCDR.

F . R . DAVIS, USN

(Ret.)

(6359), Seatde

(7572), Detroit LCDR. E . R . QUADY, USNR '43 (15800)

JOHN SYLVESTER, USN

(Ret.)

It was ever thus. Space is a frontier just as engineering once was. The military engineers opened our nation for exploration with bridges, roads and great canals. Military medicine conquered tropical disease and opened the tropics to comfortable living. The civil populace eventually found a need for engineering in its life, and a new term, the "civil engineer," was coined to distinguish him from the military forbear. But technology again surpassed terminology and produced a contradiction in terms, the military "civil engineer."

The Era of Technology is just now dawning as one of the three great revolutions in man's long history. It may produce the greatest revolution of all in the military calling. Already the profession is more compact, more demanding, more disciplined, more dedicated to its basic purposes, more sophisticated and, in only a few years, already far more mature. Weaponry in the technological age is now so destructive that its major function is not punishment but persuasion by non-use. The military calling will more and more see arms and armaments as secondary; the primary task will involve enterprises so great and glamorous as to lie beyond present understanding.

Yet special skills, however complex, can never outgrow the need for the commitment and the "soldier's soul." Clausewitz required of the professional officer "intelligence" (skills, knowledge, preparation and integrity) and the "courage to take responsibility." The professional above all, George Lincoln says, must have the bravery to "march to the sound of guns," to face his problems courageously and to do his professional best to solve them in his country's interest. Even with change, the vital element can only remain unchanging.

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Los Angeles A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

VADM.

Some will say that technology now controls our profession, that the true believer is the technician, the manager, the administrator. They say the Atom-Missile-Space trinity demands only a tiny handful of devotees who ride the magic chariots into the cosmos or fire the nuclear pile beneath the throbbing seas. The uniformed professional is in the laboi"atory, at the test site, driving a computer or elsewhere in the wonderful world of science.

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE—1967 ELECTION The following precept to the Nominating Committee has been issued by the president.

Class secretaries, chapter secretaries, individual alumni and groups of alumni are urged to submit recommendations to any member of the committee to assist the committee in drawing its slate of nominees for the spring election 1967.

21 June 1966 To: Commander Harry D. Train, II, USN Subject: Nominating Committee, U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, 1966-1967.

1. In accordance with Paragraph 1 of Section VI of the By-laws of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, a Nominating Commitee consisting of yourself as Chairman, and the following members, is hereby appointed: EAST— Cdr. Harry D. Train, II, '49, Chairman, Trusteeat-large. Active Duty USN, Office of SecNav, Room 4E689, Pentagon, Washington, D. C. 20350.

RAdm. H. D. Moulton '31, USNR (Ret.). V. P., U. S. Steel (Internat'l), (Home) 175 East 62nd Street, New York, N. Y. 10021.

Cdr. John L. Prehn, Jr., '47, Active Duty USN. Life Member, Sec. Annapolis Chapter, OIC Midshipmen's Store, USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402.

Cdr. C. A. H. Trost '53, Trustee-at-large. Active Duty USN, Office Dep. SecDef, Room 3E928, Pentagon, Washington, D. C. 20301.

CENTRAL— Mr. Joseph H. Clasgens, II, '48, Resigned. Pres.

Cincinnati Chapter, Pres. J. and H. Clasgens Co., Life Member, (Home) 1 Beech Crest Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206.

WEST— VAdm. Frank T. Watkins '22, USN (Ret.), Local Trustee, Seatde Chap., University of Washington, (Home) 2112 Parkside Drive East, Seatde, Wash. 98102.

Cdr. C. Turner Joy, Jr., '47, USNR-R, Sec. Inland So. Calif. Chapter, 808 E. Mill Street, Suite 208, San Bernardino, Calif. 92402.

2. The Nominating Committee, in accordance with the By-laws, shall submit to the Board of Trustees, not later than December 10, 1966, a slate of candidates for the election to take place in the Spring of 1967, for the following offices: President (two-year term) Central Area Vice President (two-year term) Four Trustees-at-large (three-year terms) 30

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The Executive Director will handle the actual transmission of the report of the Nominating Committee to the Board of Trustees and the publication of the slate in the January 1967 issue of Shipmate, as required by the By-laws.

3. A resolution of 29 May 1959, passed by the Board of Trustees, reads as follows: "The President, in appointing the Nominating Committee, shall point out the requirements for the ensuing year with a view to obtaining equitable distribution of the Trustees among the various categories—classes, geographical areas, active duty, retired officers, civilians, etc."

4. In accordance with this resolution, I point out to the Nominating Committee that the membership of the Association is almost equally divided between (1) active duty officers and (2) those resigned or retired. Therefore, equitable distribution would be two of the four trustees from each of these groups.

5. The membership of the current Board of Trustees is unbalanced regarding class spread. Of the 31 members of the Board, 26 are from the classes of '39 and earlier; the remaining five are three from the class of '43, one from the class of '49, and one from the class of '53. In submitting its slate of nominees, the Nominating Committee should give due weight to the desirability of including outstanding candidates from the younger classes. Of the current Board, the terms of the President '26, the Central Area Vice President '22, and four trustees-at-large, one in '25, two in '27 and one in '32, will expire. The President will serve an additional two years as Past President. Local trustees (12) who will be reelected or whose terms will expire are unknown since their election is entirely a matter of local decision.

6. While the number of nominees is at the discretion of the Nominating Committee, you are informed it was the consensus of the Board of Trustees at a recent meeting that no more than two candidates for each vacancy should be nominated by the Nominating Committee.

7. I further point out that it is particularly necessary to nominate only those who are members of the Association and are willing to serve, and whose prospective duties, jobs, or professions during their tenure of office will permit them actually to devote a reasonable amount of time to service in the organization, including reasonable expectancy of attendance at the semi-annual meetings of the Board of Trustees.

W.

R. SMEDBERG,

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Vice Admiral USN (Ret.) President

PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Anticipating the additional space requirements during the years ahead for the proper functioning of the Alumni Association in carrying out its service to the Naval Academy and alumni, the Board of Trustees negotiated for the purchase of the property at 243 King George Street, Annapolis.

Before taking this step the Board thoroughly examined space and facilities now available in Alumni House for current operations. Conditions at the present time are near the saturation point.

With large classes graduating each year and with ever-expanding operations of the Association, it is apparent that present space in Alumni House will be completely inadequate in a very few years. Files and records are increasing, operations to support the Naval Academy are expanding, publication space is cramped, more storage space for merchandise inventories is needed, and the future increased size and activities of the Association will undoubtedly require additional office personnel and equipment. Facilities for these expanded needs are not available in Alumni House.

The property at 243 King George Street, now purchased outright by the Association, is one-half of a three-story, red brick duplex next door to Alumni House on King George Street. Until such time as the Association requires occupancy of the building, the property will be rented on a year-to-year lease basis. It is highly desirable rental property and will present no problem to insure continuous occupancy. It is the consensus of the Board of Trustees that, entirely irrespective of anticipated future needs, the property is, in itself, a sound investment.

ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD The Secretary of the Navy has approved a plan which establishes an Academic Board of Advisors to the Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

The Board's purpose will be to advise the Superintendent on academic affairs at the Academy.

Academy officials have been considering such a board for some time, and its need was underscored by recent findings of the Middle States Accreditation Committee. The Air Force Academy established such a board in 1965.

The twelve-man board, composed of educators, business executives, a retired flag officer, and the present Vice Chief of Naval Operations, will supplement the Board of Visitors, an independent group of consultants appointed by the President of the United States to oversee the operations of the Academy.

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The members of the Academic Board of Advisors are: Dr. Carey Croneis, Chancellor, Rice University, Houston, Tex. Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower, President, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md. Dr. Richard G. Folsom, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. Mr. John F. Gordon, Member of the Board of Directors, General Motors Corp.

Mr. Harold H. Helm, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Chemical Bank, New York Trust Co. Mr. Augustus C. Long, Member of the Board of Directors, Texaco, Inc. Dr. Herbert E. Longenecker, President, The Tulane University, New Orleans, La. Prof. George J. Maslach, Dean of the Engineering Department, University of California, Berkeley, Calif.

Mr. William E. McGuirk, Jr., Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust Co., Baltimore, Md. Admiral Horacio Rivero, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

Dr. George P. Shultz, Dean, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago.

Vice Admiral William R. Smedberg, III, USN (Ret.), President, U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Assn.

Two members. Dr. Folsom of R.P.I, and Adm. Rivero, participated in an academic study of the Naval Academy in 1959 and made recommendations at that time which resulted in a fundamental reorientation of the academic curriculum. Dr. Folsom was Chairman of that Curriculum Review Board.

Adm. Rivero, Adm. Smedberg, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Long and Mr. McGuirk are graduates of the Naval Academy. The three civilian alumni named to the Board have enjoyed outstanding careers in the business world. Mr. Gordon retired in 1965 as President of the General Motors Corporation and Mr. Long retired in 1964 as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Texaco, Inc. Mr. Gordon is presendy serving as Vice President (Central Area) of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and also is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Naval Academy Foundation. Mr. McGuirk, a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, is active and well known in financial circles.

Mr. Helm, named as fourth member from the business world, has long been a leader in the commercial banking field in this country and has for many years been Chairman of the Executive Committee of Princeton University.

Other members of the Board from the academic community, in addition to Dr. Folsom, bring a wide variety of experience to the Board, including prior association with the Navy's educational program. Dr. Eisenhower was a member of the U. S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors in 19581960. Dr. Longenecker is a member of the Advisory Panel on ROTC Affairs of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, and Dean Maslach has served on a board to review the curricula of the Navy Postgraduate School at Monterey, Calif. Dr. George Shultz was a member of the President's Council of Economic Advisors in 1955 and 1956. Vice Admiral Smedberg was Superintendent of the Naval Academy 1956-1958 and later served for four years as the Chief of Naval Personnel.

ACTION ALL

ALUMNI!

Operation Information is an annual program designed to present to the American public a true picture of the Naval Academy. In achieving its goal the program has been of inestimable value in stimulating the interest of potential candidates for admission. This it does by providing an opportunity for selected volunteer midshipmen to make addresses or presentations before appropriate groups during the Christmas leave period.

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In cooperating with the Superintendent the Executive Director has addressed the following letter, with its enclosure, to the Board of Trustees and the Continental Presidents (Secretaries). In addition to the addresses every alumnus who can be of assistance to the midshipmen participating in Operation Information is urged to contact the midshipmen in his local area. Write to the midshipmen at Bancroft Hall.

21 June 1966 Notice to: Board of Trustees Continental Chapter Secretaries Subject: Midshipmen Participants in Operation Information, Christmas Leave 1966, assistance to.

1. The enclosure lists the names and home addresses of midshipmen who have been selected by the Naval Academy from volunteers to participate in Operation Information, Christmas Leave 1966.

Midshipmen were selected on the basis of (a) academic, conduct, and aptitude records, (b) Battalion Officers and Company Officers recommendations, and (c) geographic area coverage.

2. While home on leave this summer, these midshipmen are to obtain speaking engagements for the Christmas Leave period (20 December 1966-3 January 1967) plus an additional four days of leave before or after those dates or a combination thereof not to exceed four days. Film and/or slide presentations may be included by the midshipmen where appropriate. Midshipmen have been instructed to request assistance from the local Navy Recruiting Office and/or the Public Information Office of the local Naval District Headquarters.

3. Your cooperation is requested to assist in making Operation Information 1966/1967 at least the equal of previous years highly successful projects when millions throughout the country heard the story of the Naval Academy direct from the midshipmen themselves.

4. Please get in touch with the midshipmen participants at their home addresses if you can assist in any mannerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;arranging personal appearances before school, civic, or alumni groups; contacts with TV and radio officials; publicity in local news media; transportation; or anything further applicable to local conditions.

W. C. Cray, 25 Woodland Dr., Bayport, N. Y. R. G. Fuerst, Jr., 24 Honeyman Dr., Succasunna, N. J. D. M. Glynn, 439 Montoloking, Brick Town, N. J. G. M. Grant, Iroquois Dr., Caledonia, N. Y. J. M. Griffin, 694 Garden Ave., Clean, N. Y. W. A. Harding, 86 Sherbrook St., Buffalo, N. Y. A. J. Hudak, 121 Pond Ave., Middlesex, N. J. J. Jakucyk, 37 Arch St., High Bridge, N. J. E. H. Johnson, 20 Oakland St., Hillsdale, N. J. P. A. Johnson, 23 Caldwell Rd., Valley Stream, L. I., New York.

R. L. Johnson, 33 Utica, Jamestown, N. Y. G. J. Kanupka, III, 23 Tanglewood Ct., Kensington, Conn.

L. T. Keegan, 417 Liberty Ave., Jersey City, N.J. K. E. Kolarcik, 29 Evergreen St., Waldwick, N.J. B. R. Lakefield, 14 Schley St., Garfield, N. J. R. J. Marien, 86 Merrimac St., Buffalo, N. Y. W. L. McCracken, Horse Shoe Path, Huntington, N. Y. G. A. Motta, 121 Van Rensselaer, Stratford, Conn.

R. G. Nosco, 555 Drum Rd., Webster, N. Y. M. L. Ogilvie, Jr., 23 Appletree Lane, Roslyn Heights, N. Y. B. J. Phillips, 591 Willow, Lockport, N. Y. H. R. Renzi, Forbell Dr., Norwalk, Conn.

D. R. Roesh, 581 Fairlawn Pkwwy., Saddle Brook, N. J. G. W. Schmidt, 1505 Boulevard, Westfield, N. J. B. C. Valentine, 369 W. Main St., Ilion, N. Y. G. M. Voorheis, R. D. # 2 , Watkins Glen, N. Y. N. P. Walsh, 171 Lander Ave., Staten Island, N. Y. H. D. Wolcott, Oakway Dr., Stoney Brook, L. I., N. Y.

First Naval District J. A. Cook, 13 Pound St., Medfield, Mass.

D. M. Crabtree, 2 Jefferson Dr., Acton, Mass.

L. E. Johnson, 44 Byron Rd., Weston, Mass.

C. L. Katsetos, 29 Alhambra Cr., Edgewood, R. I. E. J. Laskowski, 32 Myrtle Ave., Webster, Mass.

P. R. McConnell, 100 Parsons Rd., Rye, N. H. J. E. Mutty, 20 Old Mystic St., Arlington, Mass.

G. P. Nanos, Jr., Tinker Rd., Bedford, N. H. T. P. Naydan, R. F. D. # 3 , Brattleboro, Vt. W. J. O'Malley, Jr., 91 Lancaster St., Springfield, Mass.

R. J. O'Rourke, 58 Washburn Ave., Auburndale, Mass.

R. Paradis, Southeast Amherst, Mass.

R. B. Pothier, 27 St. James Rd., Medford, Mass.

E. A. Sundberg, Farwell Rd., Tyngsboro, Mass.

C. E. Wright, Blanchard Ave., Newport, Vt.

Fourth Naval District W. J. Clevenger, 122 Prospect Rd., Haddonfield, N. J. W. E. Coleman, 1049 W. 34th St., Erie, Pa. S. A. Davey, 2100 Horace Ave., Abington, Pa. R. L. Earl, 14 Sunset Hollow, West Chester, Pa. P. G. Gaffney, II, 305 Primrose Lane, Kettering, Ohio.

M. D. Glerum, 40 Jarvie Dr., Trenton, N. J. D. C. Gompert, 1033 Osage Dr., Pittsburgh, Pa. W. H. Hamdton, Jr., 136 W. Swiss Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. F. E. Jones, 25 Pear Ct., Conemaugh, Pa. A. E. Lawver, 4574 Meese Rd., Louisville, Ohio.

J. A. Loutzenhiser, 333 S. Main St., Amherst, Ohio J. S. MacDougall, 400 Lincoln Ave., CoUingdale. Pa. A. T. Mihok, 2106 Forge Dr., Aliquippa, Pa. C. J. Rosselle, 11567 Iroquois Trail, Brecksville, Ohio.

R. K. Rufner, 2925 Rahn Rd., Kettering, Ohio.

J. F. Sabatini, 44 N. Gates Ave., Kingston, Pa. W. T. Spaeth, Jr., 115 Lindsey Ave., Runnemede, N. J. R. M. Stoll, 4312 Overland Pkwy., Toledo, Ohio.

A. R. Thornton, Basinger Rd., North Lima, Ohio.

L. P. Torgerson, 1734 Parkview Dr., Seven Hills, Ohio.

W. A. Wise, III, Devon Strafford Apts., Devon, Pa. D. R. Woodlan, 169 Garfield Dr., Painesville, Ohio.

Third Naval District R. T. Brantigan, 5 Hurlbut St., Albany, N. Y. D. F. Colin, 75 Von Huenfield St., Massapequa Park, N. Y. H. A. Corr, 87 Colebrook St., Hartford, Conn.

Fifth Naval District W. T. Ballantine, 404 Frankie St., Baltimore, Md. R. E. Bowler, III, 45 Arundel Rd., Annapolis, Md.

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Rear Admiral USN (Ret.) Executive Director Enc: List of Midshipmen Participants OPINFO MIDSHIPMEN PARTICIPATING I N OPERATION I N F O R M A T I O N â&#x20AC;&#x201D; C H R I S T M A S LEAVE 1 9 6 6

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R. G. Charles, 414 Victoria St., Williamson, W. Va. G. F. Dreyer, 4013 Gosnold Ave., Norfolk, Va. J. M. Dumas, 604 Norman Ave., Fairfax, Va. S. A. Phillips, 126 S. I2di St., Weirton, W. Va. J. R. Selmer, 3429 Greentree, Falls Church, Va. T. H. Stearns, Jr., 2706 S. Hayes, Arlington, Va. M. J. Williams, 5120 Arbutus Ave., Baltimore, Md. R. C. Williamson, 1205 Croton, Alexandria, Va. Sixth Naval District C. L. Addison, 1616 Ionia St., Jacksonville, Fla. R. A. Artman, Jr., Route 5, Box 477, Natchez, Miss.

D. H. Belew, 304 W. Main, Greenfield, Tenn.

C. F. Bolden, Jr., 2123 Barhamville Rd., Columbia, S. C. R. M. Brooks, 5252 Braddock Ave., North Charleston, S. C. G. L. Brown, Jr., 1020 Wimbledon Dr., Charlotte, N. C. H. L. Dantzler, Jr., 310 May St., Walterboro, S. C. J. E. Dulin, 4267 Chanwil, Memphis, Tenn.

W. K. Gautier, 3703 Halls Ferry Rd., Vicksburg. Miss.

L. E. Hester, Lock 4 Rd., Gallatin, Tenn.

J. H. Hickok, 11925 Northeast 11th Court, Miami, Fla. J. M. Kirchberg, Jr., 4760 Northeast 28th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. R. H. Lambert, 1603 Fairway Dr., Johnson City, Tenn.

M. D. Langston, 529 Gilmer Ave., Tallasee, Ala. E. A. Lyons, 1110 Avery St., Cleveland, Miss.

J. M. McClendon, 201 Alford St., La Grange, Ga. V. L. McCuUough, 1125 Sherwood Forest Dr., Birmingham, Ala. 0 . W. Moore, Jr., 1623 Greenbrier, Mobile, Ala. R. P. Moseley, 3414 Hyland Dr., Decatur, Ga. J. J. Norconck, Jr., 506 Gordon Ct., DeLand, Fla. H . J. Parry, Jr., 1363 Dodson Dr., S.W., Atlanta, Ga.

NAVAL ACADEMY CRESTS & BLAZERS The crests are 3 x 314 inches embroidered in three colors on Navy blue patches.

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M. E. Paulk, 909 W. Central, Fitzgerald, Ga. M. G. Piland, III, 7 Strathmore Gardens, Matawan, N. J. R. J. Shields, III, 108 Radcliffe Circle, Durham, N. C. J. E. Till, 2816 Cloverhurst Dr., East Point, Ga. H. J. Vance, 137 Forest Dr., Gulfport, Miss.

T. J. Wendt, 1932 Hempstead Rd., Rock Hill, S. C.

Eighth Naval District J. M. Atturio, 3216 Denton Hgwy., Fort Worth, Tex. T. G. Burton, 540 North St., Camden, Ark. G. S. Calnan, 2920 Amherst, Houston, Tex. R. L. Davis, 914 South Roselawn, Artesia, N. M. C. M. de Gruy, 6204 Gen. Diaz St., New Orleans, La. C. L. Dobson, P. O. Box 147, Coyle, Okla.

D. R. Ellis, Jr., 2918 Don St., Dallas, Tex. W. D. Johnson, 2024 Marilyn Lane, Arlington, Tex. H. W. Lavender, Jr., 607 Parkland Circle, S.E., Albuquerque, N. M. J. P. Lay, 753 Lonita St., Baton Rouge, La. J. M. Lewis, II, 2341 General Bradley, N.E., Albuquerque, N. M. S. E. McDaniel, 1704 Acoma PI., Ponca City, Okla.

D. E. McQuinn, Boerne, Tex. J. C. Patton, 723 Beverley Dr., Homer, La. C. M. Pyetzki, 115 Girard, S.E., Albuquerque, N. M. H. P. Robertson, 300 North Columbus, Marshall, Tex. J. D. Robinson, 642 Yale, Edwardsville, 111.

T. C. Ruland, 10314 Oakpoint Dr., Houston, Tex. R. S. Scivicque, 204 Carrollton Ave., Shreveport. La. A. W. Semple, 816 North Ninth, Durant, Okla.

J. E. R. Trujillo, 6309 Wieland Way, El Paso, Tex. Ninth Naval District D. L. Baker, 804 Fairview Ave., South Milwaukee, Wise.

J. S. Bangert, 3653 Eli Dr., Ann Arbor, Mich.

G. B. Bastian, Golf Manor Dr., Connersville, Ind. R. W. Bennett, 43 Chinoe Rd., Gering, Neb. S. M. Berg, Jr., 19348 Danbury, Detroit, Mich.

J. W. Blaue, 4475 Eldridge, Golden, Colo.

J. W. Bohlig, 331 Vincent Place, Elgin, 111.

J. F. Buchli, 1805 14'/2 St., S., Fargo, N. D. W. R. Burns, Jr., 12915 W. Shoreland Dr., Mequon, Wise.

W. S. Buttrill, 6431 E. Eastman, Denver, Colo.

J. L. Conn, 2915 Armour Terr., Minneapolis, Minn.

D. G. Deininger, 2827 6th St., Monroe, Wise.

J. D. Diesing, Jr., 5202 Chicago St., Omaha, Nebr.

G. L. Detter, 210 N. Topeka Ave., Haven, Kan. D. J. Dewar, Jr., 302 S. Broadway, Crookston, Minn.

S. J. Froggett, 582 S.W. 42nd St., Des Moines, Iowa M. W. Hagee, Box 365, Anderson, Mo. J. B. Heaton, 4055 South Grant, Englewood, Colo.

D. C. Hefkin, 841 Shoshoni Ave., Cheyenne, Wyo. S. T. Holl, 2509 Highwood Dr., Minneapolis, Minn.

M. A. Hough, 704 S. 20th, La Crosse, Mich.

J. P. Inman, 1121 N. Cedar, Abilene, Kans.

G. K. Jacobs, 403 First St., N.E., Oelwein, Iowa J. D. Jones, 1336 Irwin Dr., Pontiac, Mich.

J. W. Klimp, 43442 Gainsley, Utica, Mich.

D. A. Kreps, 331 N. Algona St., Dubuque, Iowa T. C. Leiser, 5560 Santa Monica, Milwaukee, Wise.

D. S. McKee, 941 Eighth St., Boulder, Colo.

J. R. McNeece, 1327 Washington, Sarcoxie, Mo.

T. M. Meehan, 6118 E. 43rd, Indianapolis, Ind. R. W. Mies, 2138 N. Avers, Chicago, 111.

J. P. Mixon, R. D. # 2 , St. Clair, Mo. R. J. Nibe, 8787 Clinton River Rd., Utica, Mich.

J. P. Niehus, 2946 N. Moreland, Indianapolis, Ind. D. S. Nimmer, Main St., Mishicot, Wise.

T. W. Oliver, 216 Heather Dr., Indianapolis, Ind. J. R. Post, Jr., 4567 Prospect, Littleton, Colo.

K. L. Pyle, Casselton, N. D. K. E. Pyrz, 6057 S. 76th Ave., Argo, 111.

B. S. Reeves, 3606 Warwick, Kansas City, Mo. J. A. Robitaille, Jr., 3001 E. 18di St., Sioux Falls, S. D. D. R. Samuelson, Box 27, Reading Kans.

L. M. Schadegg, 759 Cross St., Anoka, Minn.

J. R. Shinovich, Jr., 3667 Johnson St., Gary, Ind. C. G. Slebos, 10829 S. Wood St., Chicago, 111.

K. M. Trautman, 1012 Truman Dr., Norton, Kans.

G. A. Van Sickle, R. F. D. # 3 , Hart, Mich.

C. C. Warren, Jr., Maple St., Ringsted, Iowa Jay Lee Wright, 1822 Campbell, Topeka, Kans.

Eleventh Naval District D. J. Bezdek, 337 E. Highland, Phoenix, Ariz.

T. A. Christopher, 4839 Whitewood Ave., Long Beach, Calif.

S. V. Gray, 12756 Russell, Chino, Calif.

D. M. Lee, 22 Chester Place, Los Angeles, Calif.

B. D. O'Connor, 73056 Sun Valley, 29 Palms, Calif.

T. V. Parry, 1415 Highland Ave., Needles, Calif.

J. W. Stanley, 3637 Weston PI., Long Beach, Calif.

W. C. Stedfield, 2043 Maiden Lane, Altadena, Calif.

A. D. Struble, III, 2101 Rosita PL, Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.

Twelfth Naval District R. J. Arneson, 2504 Constantine, Las Vegas, Nev. L. B. Embry, 1304 E. 17 N., Logan, Utah M. D. Grulli, 235 S. Center St., Yerington, Nev. M. A. Kalashian, 1800 Rexford Dr., Las Vegas, Nev. A. A. Rasmussen, 4636 Wishon, Fresno, Calif.

D. H. Tanaka, 1225 Trinity Ave., Seaside, Calif.

J. G. Wakeman, 4516 Mayflower, Las Vegas, Nev. T. J. Waller, 2180 La Mirada Dr., Richmond, Calif.

R. P. White, 125 Garland Ave., Menlo Park, Calif.

J. R. Wickes, 3151 Delsa Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah H. A. Williams, 375 Grove St., Reno, Nev. D. Wong, 1209 E. Oak St., Stockton, Calif.

Thirteenth Naval District R. B. Brown, 2001 Warm Springs, Boise, Idaho B. A. Brunson, 2635 21st St., Forest Grove, Oregon S. L. Case, 2203 W. 9th PI., Kennewick, Wash.

R. D. Glasow, 925 N. 70di, Seattle, Wash.

L. S. Kuehn, 17333 4th S.W., Seattle, Wash.

T. F. Neville, 820 S. Owyhee, Boise, Idaho J. O. Rasmussen, R. 1, Box 346, Richland, Wash.

J. L. Seelinger, Box 9, Havre, Mont.

G. R. Sloat, 925 S.W. 197th Ave., Aloha, Ore. Naval District Washington W. V. Cross, 101 Northbrook Lane, Bediesda, Md. L. Wells, II, 1330 New Hampshire Ave., Washington, D. C. Additional R. L. Moeller, Jr., Raney Air Force Base, San Juan, P. R. J. L. Cooley, 2231 Lord Baranof, Anchorage, Alaska S H I P M A T E

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1927 Adams, USNR (Ret.) E. Adams E. Coffin, Jr., USN (Ret.) P. Coffin

1928 RAdm. M. F. D. Flaherty, USN Mid'n. Mark O. Flaherty 1930 Capt William A. Burgett, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. William A. Burgett 1932 Mr. Frank D. Hollowell Mid'n. Christopher W. Hollowell, IV 1933 Capt. David McCampbell, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. David P. McCampbell Capt. William V. Pratt, II, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Andrew N. Pratt 1934 RAdm. Edward J. Fahy, USN Mid'n. Edward J. Fahy, Jr. Capt. Frank A. Nusom, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Frank A. Nusom, Jr. RAdm. Paul S. Savidge, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Patrick J. Savidge LCdr. Stephen Zysk, USNR Mid'n. Thomas S. Zysk 1935 Capt. Fred Borries, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mid'n. William G. Borries RAdm. Mason B. Freeman, USN Mid'n. Robert J. Freeman RAdm. John N. Shaffer, USN Mid'n. John N. Shaffer, Jr. 1936 Capt. Joseph H. Barker, Jr., (CEC) USN Mid'n. Jeffrey J. Barker 1937 Capt. Walter J. Barry, USN Mid'n. William P. Barry Capt. Anthony P. Zavadil, Jr. Mid'n. Stephen W. Zavadil 1938 Capt. Richard D. Mugg, USN Mid'n. William A. Mugg 1939 Capt. William B. Fargo, USN Mid'n. Thomas B. Fargo Capt. Francis B. Grubb, (SC) USN Mid'n. Francis B. Grubb Capt. James M. Hingson, USN Mid'n. James M. Hingson LCdr. Jack E. Kauffman, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Jack E. Kauffman, II Cdr. Charies S. Thomas, Jr., USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Richard L. Thomas 1940 Capt. Anthony C. Benjes, USN Mid'n. Christopher Benjes AUGUST-SEPTEMBER, 1966

Mr. Kent R. Bulfinch Mid'n. Scott R. Bulfinch Mr. William A. Lindsay, III Mid'n. Robert A. Lindsay Capt. John W. M. Montgomery, USN Mid'n. John B. Montgomery Capt. John W. Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Walter F. Sullivan 1941 Cdr. Robert M. Hill, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Ronald M. Hill Capt. Wayne Hoof, USN Mid'n. James B. Hoof 1942 Cdr. Wallace B. Auckland, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. John S. Auckland Mr. Frank S. Carter, Jr. Mid'n. Frank S. Carter, III Capt. George G. Halvorson, USN Mid'n. George H. Halvorson RAdm. Isaac C. Kidd, Jr., USN Mid'n. Kevin G. Kidd â&#x20AC;˘LCdr. Wynkoop Kiersted, III, USN Mid'n. John W. Kiersted Capt. Chester M. Lee, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. David J. Lee Capt. Arthur C. Mullen, USN Mid'n. Michael E. Mullen Capt. Willard L. Nyburg, USN Mid'n. Willard H. Nyburg Cdr. Charles B. Reinhardt, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Charles B. Reinhardt Capt. William A. Robie, USN Mid'n. Michael E. Robie 1943 *Cdr. Thomas A. Boulton, USN Mid'n. Thomas B. Fargo (see 1939) Cdr. Robert M. Dampier, USN Mid'n. Craig R. Dampier Mr. John P. Harrell Mid'n. John P. Harrell, Jr. Capt. Lawrence Heyworth, Jr., USN Mid'n. Lawrence Heyworth, III Cdr. George R. Meyer, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Robert A. Meyer Capt. William M. Pardee, USN Mid'n. William M. Pardee, Jr. Capt. John P. Tazewell, USN Mid'n. John P. Tazewell, Jr. Cdr. Lynn F. Woodward, USN Mid'n. Timothy J. Woodward 1944 Cdr. Joseph H. Buescher, USN Mid'n. Joseph H. Buescher, Jr. Capt. Roy B. Cowdrey, USN Mid'n Roy B. Cowdrey, Jr. Col. Sam A. Dressin, USMC Mid'n. Ronald M. Dressin Capt. Randolph W. King, USN Mid'n. William A. King Cdr. Walter F. Martin, USN Mid'n. Walter F. Martin, Jr. Capt. Joseph L. McClane, Jr., USN Mid'n. James L. McClane Cdr. Walter E. Muller, USN Mid'n. Peter M. Muller

Capt. Oliver H. Perry, Jr., USN Mid'n. Oliver H. Perry, III Mr. C. Doyle Walker, Jr. Mid'n. Michael L. Walker Mr. WUliam H. Wells Mid'n. Ernest T. Wells, II 1945 LCdr. Robert B. Atwell, USN (Ret) Mid'n. Robert W. Atwell Cdr. R. T. E. Bowler, Jr., USN (Ret.), Mid'n. Daniel R. Bowler Capt. Kenneth W. Chambers, USN Mid'n. Kenneth W. Chambers, Jr. Cdr. W. L. Cranney, Jr., USN Mid'n. Steven J. Cranney Capt. Edward H. Doolin, USN Mid'n. Robert M. Doolin Capt. Richard J. Dzikowski, USN Mid'n. Marc A. Dzikowski Capt. John A. Gillcrist, USN Mid'n. John A. Gillcrist Capt. Frederick J. Kelley Mid'n. Kevin J. Kelley Cdr. John T. Knudsen, USN Mid'n. Michael B. Knudsen Capt. F. H. Lamartin, Jr., USN Mid'n. Douglass H. Lamartin Capt. Stanley R. McCord, USN Mid'n. Boyd S. McCord Mr. James A. O'Brien, Jr. Mid'n. Thomas F. O'Brien Capt. Warren H. O'Neil, USN Mid'n. Patrick W. O'Neil Capt. Randell H. Prothro, USN Mid'n. Randell H. Prothro, Jr. Lt. E. J. Robeson, III, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Edward J. Robeson, IV Capt. M. D. Van Orden, USN Mid'n. Richard P. Van Orden 1946 Lt. Peter A. Haring, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Peter A. Haring, Jr. LtCol. Louis S. Hollier, Jr., USMC Mid'n. Louis S. Hollier, IV Mr. John A. Jennings, Jr. Mid'n. Robert D. Jennings Lt. Jack D. Kelley, USNR Mid'n. John D. Kelley Cdr. Franklin T. King, USN Mid'n. Franklin G. King Cdr. Robert L. McElroy, USN Mid'n. Robert L. McElroy, III Cdr. Wesley H. Schmidt, USN Mid'n. Wesley H. Schmidt, Jr. Cdr. Macon S. Snowden, USN Mid'n. Ernest M. Snowden, II 1947 Cdr. Frank M. Adams, USN Mid'n. Roger C. Adams Cdr. William L. Foster, USN Mid'n. William K. Foster Cdr. Donald F. Houck, USN Mid'n. Andrew W. Houck Cdr. Walter J. Krstich, USNR Mid'n. Walter J. Krstich LCdr. Arthur D. Napior, USN Mid'n. Dennis A. Napior LCdr. John P. Richards, II, USN Mid'n. George K. Richards Mr. Elliott R. Rose Mid'n. Richard C. Rose Cdr. Irwin J. Viney, USN (Ret.) Mid'n. Robert M. Viney Cdr. Bryan D. Wiggins, USN Mid'n. Bryan D. Wiggins, Jr.

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EWOLDT, D O N O V A N LEE (LTJG USN ' 6 4 ) , 2 8 July ' 6 6 , A A , Cubi Point, Philippine Islands.

• •1948 LCdr. Glenn A. Savage,' USN Mid'n. Carter D. Savage

FELDMAN, JOSEPH (LT USNR-R ' 5 8 ) , 5 A u g . ' 6 6 , A A , n e a r Lake Charles, La,

USMA

FRYER,

1927 BGen. Orrin L. Graver, USA (Ret.) Mid'n. Orriii L'. Grover, III

CHARLES

WIGGER

(LT

USN

'62),

7

Aug. '66, AA, Vietnam.

GARFIELD, MONTEGUE FREDERICK USCG RET ' 2 4 ) , 2 6 June ' 6 6 , San Calif.

.. ^ , 1940 Col. John S. Harnett, USA (Ret.) Mid'n. Thomas R. Harnett

G A Y , JESSE BISHOP

(CAPT Diego,

(CAPT USN RET ' 0 1 ) , 4

July ' 6 6 , USNH, San D i e g o ,

Calif.

GILBERT, GALEN EVERETT (LTJG USN ' 6 4 ) , 2 0 J u l y ' 6 6 , A A , vicinity of N o r t h I s l a n d , Calif.

1941 LtCol. Martin A. Shadday, USA Mid'n. Martin A. Shadday, Jr.

HAGGART, ROBERT STEVENSON

(COMO

USN

RET ' 1 2 ) , 17 July ' 6 6 , San D i e g o , Calif.

1943 Col. John S. Chandler, USA Mid'n. John S. Chandler LtCol. William D. Lutz, USA Mid'n. William D. Lutz, Jr. 1945 LtCol. Frank F. Marvin, USA Mid'n. Gary D. Marvin LtCol. Charles M. Seeger, Jr., USA Mid'n. Charles M. Seeger, III 1947 LtCol. Harry R. Kain, USA Mid'n. Michael R. Kain

HANSFORD,

KEITH

GEORGE

(ENS USN

'65),

14 J u l y , ' 6 6 , A A , Foley, A l a .

HASTINGS, RICHARD WARREN (LT USN ' 6 2 ) , 14 M a y ' 6 6 , USS REPOSE (AH-16).

HERMAN, FRANK

ANDREW

'22, March

'66,

M e t a i r i e , La. HICKS, HAROLD FRANCIS, JR. (CDR USN ' 5 2 ) , 16 A u g . ' 6 6 , A A , off USS INDEPENDENCE in M e d .

HUTCHINGS, CHARLES SLACK (RADM USN RET ' 3 2 ) , 2 6 July ' 6 6 , Colorado Springs, Colo.

KERR, R A Y M O N D

* Deceased

EARL (CDR USN RET ' 1 2 ) ,

12 July ' 6 6 , Eugene,

%a&t Call

RET ' 0 5 ) , 2 A u g . ' 6 6 , D i l l o n , S. C. CHADWICK, FRANCIS LAIRD, JR. ' 2 6 , 2 4 A p r i l ' 6 6 , Grosse Pointe, Mich.

BRISCOE

(CAPT USN RET ' 3 5 ) , 6

June ' 6 6 , U S N H , Chelsea, Mass.

CHRISTENSEN, WALDEMAN NICHLOUS (CAPT USN RET ' 2 5 ) , 2 A u g . ' 6 6 , USNH, Bethesda, Md. CLARK, DEWITT STANBROUGH '46),

(1/LT

USAF-R

deceased.

CLEXTON, EDWARD W I L L I A M ( V A D M USN RET ' 2 4 ) , 18 A u g . ' 6 6 , W i e s b a d e n , G e r many.

COFFIN, HARRY NELSON (RADM USN RET ' 2 9 ) , 17 June ' 6 6 , USNH, San D i e g o , Calif.

CRAVEN, THOMAS TINGEY, JR. ' 2 5 , 9 '66,

Boston,

July

Mass.

Calif.

DAVIS, BILL N E W T O N

LAWTON, '64),

WILLIAM

CRAWFORD

(LTJG

USN

15 A u g . ' 6 6 , A A , Glynco, G a .

LEWIS, JACK HAYDEN 25 July ' 6 6 ,

(CAPT USN RET ' 2 7 ) ,

USNH, Bethesda,

Md.

MEYER, RONALD W I L L I A M (2/LT USMC ' 6 5 ) , 16 June ' 6 6 , V i e t n a m .

M O R G A N , WHITNEY '66, Chattanooga,

WATKINS

'21, 5

June

Tenn.

PATTERSON, THEODORE THOMAS (CAPT USN RET ' 1 6 ) , 17 M a y ' 6 6 , H a d d o n f i e l d , N . J .

PEMBERTON, MALCOLM W O O D (CAPT SC USN RET ' 2 2 ) , 8 July ' 6 6 , I n d i a n Lake Estates, Fla. RAGSDALE, EDMUND MELSON (CAPT USN RET '26), 21 July ' 6 6 in Pakistan.

REED, J O N A T H A N DUFF, JR. ' 1 6 , 11 July ' 6 6 , Arlington, Va. RICHTER, W I L L I A M JULIUS (CAPT USN RET '29), 6 July ' 6 6 , USNH, Bethesda, M d .

RUDISILL, DEITZ ANDERSON ' 4 3 , 13 June ' 6 6 , Lenoir, N . C. STOUFFER, WALTER WALLACE, JR. ' 3 5 , 2 A p r i l ' 6 6 , Louisville, Ky. S W A N , CLARK HERBERT ' 3 8 , 2 July ' 6 6 , Carm e l V a l l e y , Calif.

THOMAS, FRED CHARLES (COL USA RET ' 2 0 ) , 16 M a y ' 6 6 , L e w i s b u r g , Penna.

DARLING, JAMES ROBARDS ' 1 0 , 2 8 M a y ' 6 6 , Whittier,

Calif.

LANZETTA, A N T H O N Y J O H N (CAPT USAF ' 6 0 ) , 16 July ' 6 6 , A A , n e a r Cape Lisburne, Alaska.

ALMGREN, CHARLES R A Y M O N D (CDR SC USN RET ' 3 1 ) , 8 J u l y ' 6 6 , El C a j o n , Calif.

BAKER, LEICESTER N E W T O N ' 2 3 , 1 July ' 6 5 , Chicago, I I I .

BARLEON, J O H N SHERMAN (CAPT USN RET '07), 19 A u g . ' 6 6 , N a v a l H o s p i t a l , Boston.

BOYDEN, DONALD (CDR USNR RET ' 1 2 ) , deceased.

CARTER, ANDREW FRANCIS (RADM USNR

CHIPMAN,

2 4 July ' 6 6 , Del M a r ,

THOMSON, '22),

V A N DER VEER, N O R M A N REEVE (LCDR USN

DOUGHTY, LEONARD, JR. (CAPT USN RET ' 1 7 ) ,

V A N KEUREN, ALEXANDER HAMILTON (RADM

' 6 6 , U S N H , San

USN

Diego,

'53),

(ENS USN RET

11 J u l y ' 6 6 , Reno, N e v .

16

June

(LCDR

PAUL SYLVESTER

Calif.

8 Aug. ' 6 6 , Annapolis, M d .

DYER, W I L L I A M CARROLL ' 4 6 , 2 7 A p r i l ' 6 6 , Silver S p r i n g , M d .

EDDY, DANIEL THOMAS (RADM USN RET ' 2 7 ) , 3 0 June ' 6 6 , Tripler G e n e r a l H o s p i t a l , Honolulu, H a w a i i .

ELLICOTT, CHARLES GLENDOWER (MAJ USAR RET ' 1 3 ) , 8 June ' 6 6 , H a m i l t o n AFBH, N o v a t e , Calif.

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N o t e : D a t e of t h e d e a t h of Cdr. Chester E. Lewis ' 1 5 , as r e p o r t e d in t h e June-July Last C a l l , should be corrected to r e a d 2 6 M a y 1966.

Rank of t h e l a t e Edmund Joseph Aloysius M u r p h y ' 1 8 should be corrected t o r e a d Cdr. USNR Ret. JESSE BISHOP GAY

'01

Capt. Jesse B. Gay, USN (Ret.), died on 4 July in the Naval Hospital, San Eliego. Interment was in Fort Rosecrans National Cepietery.

Capt. Gay, who was born in Kankakee, 111., was raised in South Dakota. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1901 as a'passed midshipman, and served in cruisers and gunboats in South America, Europe and the Caribbean area.

In 1901 he was ordered to the armored cruiser CONNECTICUT, becoming die Navy's first First

Lieutenant.

In December 1914 he commanded the destroyer BENHAM and was in the first contingent

of destroyers to Queenstown when the United States entered World War I. He also commanded the destroyers CONYNGHAM and GwiN, and

re-

ceived the Navy Cross for distinguished service.

He was executive officer of the Naval Training Station, Hampton Roads; was the first commanding officer of the gunboat ASHEVILLE; commanded the oiler TRINITY, then attended the Naval War

College. He commanded the destroyer tender MELVILLE, served as Captain of the Yard at Pearl

Oregon.

L A N N O M , JOSEPH ROBERT (RADM USN RET '19),

Z I M E R M A N N , ALFRED GEORGE (CAPT USN RET ' 1 1 ) , 2 2 July ' 6 6 , W a s h i n g t o n , D. C.

RET ' 0 8 ) , 25 July ' 6 6 , Ft. L a u d e r d a l e , Fla. USN RET ' 0 3 ) , 4 July ' 6 6 , Bethesda,

Md.

W A K E M A N , RAY HARRINGTON (CDR USN RET ' 1 2 ) , June ' 6 6 , H a m i l t o n AFBH, Calif.

WALLACE, GEORGE LLOYD ' 2 3 , 2 5 J a n . ' 6 6 , Milwaukee, Wis. WEBB, ARCHER W I L L I A M ' 1 6 , 18 M a y ' 6 6 , N e p t u n e Beach, Fla. WOOD, EDWARD HARRIS (LCDR USNR-R ' 5 1 ) , 5 A u g . ' 6 6 , A A , Lake Charles, La. Y O U N G , RUFUS CALHOUN (CAPT USN RET ' 2 4 ) , 2 0 July ' 6 6 , C o r o n a d o , Calif.

Harbor, and

commissioned

the heavy cruiser

HOUSTON. He was Chief of Staff to the Comman-

dant, First Naval District, then was retired in June 1936, setding in San Dieg:o where he was active in civic, church and political affairs.

A linguist, Capt. Gay was recalled to active duty in March 1942 with duty as naval observer at Martinique where he was an important intermediary between the Commander, Caribbean Sea Frontier and the French Naval Forces at Fort deFrance. In October 1943 he was convoy commodore in the Western Pacific, and was OTC of convoys in the Guam, Saipan, Iwo Jima and Philippine invasions. He also held the SpanishAmerican and Cuban Pacification Medals, and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal.

Capt. Gay was again retired, in September 1945, and remrned to San Diego where he was active in the Democratic party; he has served as a delegate to several national party conventions.

He was a past president of the San Diego chapter of the Alumni Association, and was an instructor in the Henry George School of Economics for many years.

Surviving are his widow, Merl Foster Gay of 641 San Gorgonio St.; two sons, Capt. Jesse B. Gay, Jr. '35, of McLean, Va. and Karl E. Gay of Santurce, Puerto Rico, and two daughters, Helen L. Daniels of Point Loma, and Elizabeth Tattersfield of Monterey, Calif.

His first wife, the former Kaethe Kolkmann, died in 1950.

ALEXANDER

HAMILTON

V A N KEUREN

'03

RAdm. Alexander H. Van Keuren, USN (Ret.), died in his sleep at his home in Bethesda, Md. on 4 July. Services were held at Fort Myer Chapel, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Adm. Van Keuren was born in Howell, Mich., and attended the University of Michigan for a year before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated with distinction in 1903.

He served the requisite two years at sea before being commissioned ensign; in 1906 he transferred to the Construction Corps, and two years later received his Master of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

From 1911-16 he served at the Mare Island Navy Yard, with additional duty as Superintending Constructor for Submarines at the Union Iron S H I P M A T E

Works in San Francisco, which included duty in connection with the trials of the submarine F-1 and construction of submarines of the F, H and K classes. From March 1916-June 1920 he served in the design division of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, Navy Department.

ANDREW FRANCIS CARTER 'OS

RAdm. Andrew F. Carter, USNR (Ret.), died on 2 Aug. after a heart attack at St. Eugene's Hospital, Dillon, S. C. Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on the 4th.

Adm. Carter was born in Dillon, and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1905. He first served

in USS W E S T VIRGINIA, then

had

instruction in electricity at the General Electric Co. in Schenectady, N . Y. H e commanded the MoNOCACY in the Yangtze River, serving three years in China, after which he was aide to Admiral Benson, Chief of Naval Operations, throughout World War I. After service in USS HERBERT he resigned in January 1920 to enter business in Boston where he became president of the New England Oil Refining Co. He was president of Shell Eastern Petroleum Co. from 1928-33 when he resigned to engage in petroleum production in the Southwest until the outbreak of World War II. As a captain he was recalled to active duty and served as director of the Navy Petroleum and Tanker Division until late 1942; for the remainder of the war he was executive officer of the Army and Navy Petroleum Board. After retiring in March 1946 he returned to private business, becoming the resident director of the newly founded United Overseas Petroleum, Ltd. Alexander Hamilton Van Keuren '03 He was organizer of the Commonwealth Oil Refining Co. of Puerto Rico, then helped found Adm. Van Keuren completed the senior course the Oil Refinery Ltd. in Quebec in 1963. At the at the Naval War College in 1926 and served as time of his death he was engaged in plans for a the college's secretary the following year. H e new refinery for the company. headed the Design Division, Bureau of ConstrucAmong his decorations were the Navy Cross, tion and Repair, when he also served as technical the Distinguished Service Medal, the Order of advisor to the London Naval Conference in 1930, the British Empire and the French Legion of and to the General Disarmament Conference in Honor.

Geneva, Switzerland, in 1932; in March 1936 he Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Chellis Baker assisted in the exploratory tests on fireproof construction of ships in connection with SS N A N - Carter of Dillon; two daughters, Mrs. R. Eugene Piatt of Honolulu and Miss Anne Carter of TASKET. Providence, R. I.; a brother, VAdm. William J. He became Superintending Constructor for the Carter, USN (Ret.), of Washington, D. C , and a Navy at the New York Shipbuilding Corp., and sister. Miss Mary Carter of Dillon. served as a member of the Technical Committee on Safety at Sea, assisting the U. S. Senate ComALFRED GEORGE Z I M E R M A N N ' 1 1 mittee on Commerce in preparation of legislation Capt. Alfred G. Zimermann, USN (Ret.), died for merchant vessels. Lie was industrial manager suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Washof the Navy Yard, Philadelphia, then became ington, D. C , on 22 July. Services were held at Chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, All Saints' Episcopal Church in Chevy Chase, in the rank of rear admiral. In June 1940 when Md., with interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. that Bureau was consolidated with the Bureau of Engineering and named Bureau of Ships, he became Assistant Chief of the Bureau, serving until the outbreak of World War II. In January 1942 he was appointed Chief of the Bureau of Ships with additional duty as Coordinator of Shipbuilding for the Naval Establishment; in November he became Director of the Naval Research Laboratory, and received the Legion of Merit for his services.

Among other medals and awards, Adm. Van Keuren received a special Letter of Commendation from the Navy Department for design work on production of merchant vessels during World War I; a letter of appreciation from the Secretary of State for assistance at the Delegation to the London Naval Conference in 1930; a Commendatory Report from the Secretary of Commerce for services on the Standard Merchant Vessels Committee in 1936, and a commendation for services to the U. S. Senate on the Technical Committee of Safety at Sea in 1937.

Following retirement in April 1946 he served as first vice president of the Navy Mutual Aid Association for more than 25 years; was life Alfred George Zimermann '11 secretary and treasurer, and since 1959 president of the class of 1903; was a trustee of the Naval Capt. Zimermann was born in Newark, N . J., Academy Alumni Association and of the Naval and graduated high in his class of 1921 at the Historical Foundation; president of the Naval Naval Academy. Early in his career he served in Academy Alumni Association of Washington, battleships and destroyers of the Ariantic Fleet, D. C , and was technical adviser to the National and had postgraduate work in naval ordnance at Inventors Council.

Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, specializing in metallurgy. He He is survived by a son, A. H. Van Keuren, Jr., later completed the senior class of the Naval War and a daughter, Mrs. Harold G. Pestalozzi, of College.

Chevy Chase, Md., and five grandchildren.

A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

1 9 6 6

As executive officer of USS JOUETT he participated in the Mexican Campaign before Tampico and Vera Cruz. During World War I he was assigned to assist Prof. P. W. Bridgeman of the Bureau of Standards in developing manufacmring processes for the first radially expanded gun in this country. He also directed the development of a glycerine substitute for gun recoil systems, and was awarded a special Letter of Commendation by the Secretary of the Navy for his outstanding work. He was the project officer in charge of casting a metal statue of Tecumseh for the Naval Academy.

Capt. Zimermann served on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the China Station from 1925-27, and in various naval ordnance stations and in the Bureau of Ordnance of the Navy Department. During World War II he was financial director of the Bureau, a newly created post, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for his "Exceptional leadership, initiative and devotion to the details of an exacting task . . ." He also held the Victory Medals for WWI and II, the Mexican Service Medal, and the Yangtze Service Medal.

He spent his last six years of active duty on loan to the War Assets Administration, later the General Services Administration, as a policy counselor. He was a member, later chairman, of the Planning Committee, War Assets Administration from 1947-49, and administration officer.

Office of Management, General Services Administration from 1949-52.

Since his retirement in 1952, after 44 years of active service, Capt. Zimermann was author of 284 consecutive weekly letters for the Shut-ins at the Washington Home for Incurables. He was a member of the Cosmos Club, a Fellow of the Washington Academy of Sciences and a founder member of the Army and Navy Country Club. He was a past president of the District of Columbia Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and served for many years as class secretary for 1911.

He is survived by his widow, Susan Duane, of 2908 45di St., N.W., Washington, D . C ; a son, Capt. Richard Gait Zimermann, USN '43; two grandsons of Alexandria, Va., and two sisters, Mrs. P. O. V. March and Mrs. Richard F. Hollyday of St. Petersburg, Fla. THEODORE THOMAS PATTERSON ' 1 6

Capt. Theodore T. Patterson, USN (Ret.), died on 17 May at his home in Haddonfield, N.J. Interment was in the family plot at Harleigh Cemetery in Camden, with a military service.

Capt. Patterson was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1916. He served in battleships, submarines, aeronautics, destroyers and cruisers, with service in World Wars I and II. From 1922-26 he was on the staff of RAdm. William A. Moffett in the Bureau of Aeronautics, and was aide and flag secretary to Adm. Frank H. Brumby in Batde Division One, and later when he was Commander Scouting Force Pacific from 1931-34.

He had two tours of duty at the Naval Academy, as an instructor in the Department of Ordnance and Gunnery from 1929-31, and as aide and flag secretary to RAdm. David F. Sellers, Superintendent, from 1934-37. On the Asiatic Station from 1937-39 he commanded a division of destroyers and USS GOLD STAR in Guam. He

was in command of USS ALTAIR at the time of Pearl Harbor, then attended the War College.

Later he was on the staff of Adm. Ernest L. King, Chief of Naval Operations. He was retired in 1943 for physical disability but returned to limited duty for the duration of the war.

Capt. Patterson commanded the hospital ship USS HAVEN in the Pacific, and at the end of the

war took the ship into Nagasaki to process thousands of Allied war prisoners. In 1946 he was retired permanently, then taught for 11 years at the Temple University Technical Instimte.

He is survived by his widow, Mary Green Patterson; a son, T. T. Patterson, Jr., of Haddonfield; a daughter, Mrs. David H . McClintock, wife of Capt. McClintock, USN (Ret.); five grand35

children and one great-grandchild, and a sister, Miss Julia L. Patterson of Merchantville, N.J. JONATHAN DUFF REED '16 Mr. J. Duff Reed, an explorer who accompanied Admiral Richard E. Byrd on his 1926 expedition to the North Pole, died on 11 July at his home in Arlington, Va., of a heart ailment Mr. Reed, who attended the Naval Academy with the class of 1916, was a native of Louisville, Ky. During World War I he was a first lieutenant with the First Division of the U.S. Infantry in France. He earned five batde stars and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.

Following the war he was active in the importexport business in New York City, and represented the American Air Filter Co., Inc. in Pittsburgh until 1959. He was a leader in the Committee to Defend America by Aid to the Allies, an organization that sought aid for Great Britain before the U.S. entered World War II, and was a trustee of the Robert P. Patterson Memorial Fund.

He is survived by his widow, the former Alice Winslow WiUiams, of 2145 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington.

LEONARD DOUGHTY, JR. '17 Capt. Leonard Doughty, Jr., USN ( R e t ) , died at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, following a heart attack on 8 Aug. Following cremation, his ashes were scattered on the Severn River in a simple military ceremony.

Capt. Doughty, who was born in Goldthwaite, Tex., entered the Military Academy with the class of 1915, where for two years he was a classmate of Dwight D. Eisenhower. He became the first man to transfer from the Military to the Naval Academy when he won a senatorial appointment in the Naval Academy class of 1917.

He was a boxer and captain of the fencing team, and later was an alternate on the U.S. Olympic fencing team in 1928.

Following service in World War I, he became a student pilot and navigator. In 1928 he was assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence Historical Section, then attended the University of Grenoble and the Sorbonne, after which he returned to the Academy as a French instructor. As gunnery officer in USS MISSISSIPPI he invented a new gun sight and spotting device, still in use by the Navy. In 1940, while serving as officer in charge of the Fleet Fire Control School in USS N E W MEXICO, he designed a spotting board used in the training of men directing fire control.

He retired from the Navy in 1939 but was recalled to active duty upon the outbreak of World War II, when he served as commander of advance naval bases in Italy, for which he received the Legion of Merit. He also held the Croix de Guerre and the French Legion of Honor, the Order of the Crown of Italy, the American Defense Medal with Fleet Clasp, the African Middle Eastern Campaign and American Campaign Medals, among others. The University of Palermo awarded him an honorary degree in political science.

Capt. Doughty again retired in 1946 and joined the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, later working with the International Relief Organization. Until his retirement two years ago he was an engineer with the Maryland Roads Commission when he was one of the engineers who designed the Washington Beltway.

He is survived by his widow, the former Evelyn Swann, of Winchester Road, Annapolis; a stepson, Robert Alexander, III, of Oklahoma City, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Gordon Todd of Annapolis, and a sister. Miss Edith Doughty of Long Beach, Calif.

JOSEPH ROBERT LANNOM '19 RAdm. Joseph R. Lannom, USN (Ret.), died from a heart attack at his home in Del Mar, Calif., on 24 July. Services and interment were at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

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Adm. Lannom was born in Humboldt, Tenn.

He attended the University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn., for a year before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1918 with the class of 1919. He took postgraduate work at San Diego State College from 1951-53 and received a B.A. degree in business administration.

A tour of duty in the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, was followed by command of the ALGORAB from 1942-44, when he was awarded a Commendation Ribbon for the North African landings, and a Legion of Merit as commanding officer of the transport at Guadalcanal and the Rendova landing (January-June 1943). He later took command of Transport Division 54, winning a Bronze Star for services in the Okinawa campaign.

Duty at the Naval Receiving Station, Boston was followed by command of the Texas Group Reserve Fleet at Orange, Tex., after which he retired in June 1949. He was associated with Lannom Manufacturing Co. of Grinnell, Iowa, was manufacturers' representative until 1951, then for seven years was senior cost accountant for the Solar Aircraft Co. of San Diego. He was a member of the National Association of Accountants.

He is survived by his widow Dorothy of 521 Amphitheatre Drive, Box 488, Del Mar, and a son, Joseph R. Lannom, Jr. WHITNEY WATKINS MORGAN '21 Mr. Whitney W. Morgan of Dayton, Tenn., died on 5 June at the Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Services were held in the First Baptist Church, with interment in Buttram Cemetery.

Mr. Morgan attended the Naval Academy with the class of 1921. He owned and operated the Morgan Furniture Co. for over 40 years, which was founded by his father in 1909. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason.

He is survived by his widow, Leona; two sons, W. C. Morgan and William J. Morgan; five grandchildren; two brothers, Ed B. Morgan of Chattanooga and B. L. Morgan of Dayton, and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Swafford of Chattanooga.

MALCOLM WOOD PEMBERTON '22 Capt. Malcolm W. Pemberton, (SC) USN (Ret.), died suddenly at his home at Indian Lake Estates, Fla., on 8 July. Services were held at the Nelson Funeral Home, Lake Wales on the 13th, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery on the 18th.

Capt; -Pemberton, -who was born in Glasgow, Ky., was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1922. From 1932-37 he commanded USS PENGUIN, later sunk by the Japanese; served in USS OMAHA based at Villefranche, then in the Supply and Accounting Office, Naval Air Department at Hawthorne, Nev. From 1944-47 he was at the U.S. Naval Mission, Lima, Peru, when he was awarded the Order Militar de Zyachucho. After serving as district supply officer at New Orleans, he had duty in Seatde. He was retired in June 1954.

After living in Norfolk, Va., he moved to Florida in 1959.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ruth E. Pemberton of 620 Poinciana Dr., Indian Lake Estates; a daughter, Mrs. W. B. Wise of New Orleans; a son, Capt. Thomas G. Pemberton, USA, serving in Vietnam, and four grandchildren.

PAUL SYLVESTER THOMSON '22 Mr. Paul Sylvester Thomson of Merrick, Long Island, N.Y., died of a heart attack on 11 July while vacationing at Reno, Nev. He was a graduate of the Naval Academy, and retired from the naval service as an ensign in February 1925.

Mr. Thomson is survived by a brother, Capt.

Theodore Thomson, U.S. Merchant Marine, and three sisters, Mrs. John Preuss of Merrick; Mrs.

Williard J. Suits, widow of Capt. Suits '22, and Mrs. Ralph M. Pray, wife of Capt. Pray, USN (Ret.), '33.

MONTEGUE FREDERICK GARFIELD '24 Capt. Montegue F. Garfield (Henry F. Garcia), USCG (Ret.), died at his home in San Diego, Calif., on 26 June. Services and interment were at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Capt. Garfield, who was born in Puerto Rico, was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1924.

He resigned from the naval service on 4 June 1924, and served in the U.S. Army for several years in Field Artillery, but later transferred to the Coast Guard, in which service he then served until retirement in 1956. His service included command of the USCGS MORRIS, and his final tour of duty was as Chief of Intelligence for the I2th Coast Guard District at San Francisco. Since retirement from the Coast Guard he had been for some years active in the real estate business.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ardath Armstrong Garfield of 6866 Millbrook St., San Diego; his mother, a step-daughter, two sisters, a brother and two grandchildren.

RUFUS CALHOUN YOUNG '24 Capt. Rufus C. Young, USN (Ret.), died of a heart attack at his home in Coronado, Calif., on 20 July. Services were held in Coronado, with interment in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Capt. Young, who came to the Naval Academy from Portland, Ore., was graduated with the class of 1924. Almost all of his commissioned career in the Navy was devoted to air activities, including V04B in USS OMAHA and VGIB in USS SARATOGA. He had duty in the Office of Naval Research, Chicago; on the Staff, Commander Division 6; Atlantic Reserve Fleet, Boston Shipyard. His commands included Observation Squadron

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Survivors include his widow, Elizabeth Meeks Young of 310 Second St., Coronado; a son, Rufus C. Young, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Costello and Mrs. Nancy West, and three grandchildren.

WALDEMAN NICHLOUS CHRISTENSEN '25 Capt. Waldeman N. Christensen, USN (Ret.), died on 2 Aug. at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, after a protracted illness. Services were held on 5 Aug. in the Fort Myer Chapel, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Capt. Christensen was born in English Lake, Ind., and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1925. He later studied at the University of California at Berkeley, majoring in marine engineering design, and at American University in Washington, D . C , in the Master Program in education.

Following a tour of duty in the China Station he attended Submarine School at New London and the remainder of his naval career was spent in submarines or in duty connected with them.

This included Submarines and Logistic Planning and Inspection of Engineering Material, Bureau of Ships. During World War II he also administered and operated various Italian and French submarines under U.S. jurisdiction, and had custody of the captured German sub U-505. Among his decorations was the Commendation Ribbon, Crown of Italy, Order of Commander.

After retiring from the Navy in 1955, Capt.

Christensen became a teacher of mathematics in the Montgomery County school system at the senior high school level, and continued there until his final illness.

He is survived by his widow Lucille of 6116 Temple St., Bethesda, Md. 20034; a daughter, Mrs. David O'Donnell; six grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. J. L. Short and a brother, Richard, both of English Lake.

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Mr. Thomas T. Craven died of a cerebral embolism on 9 July when returning from a Mediterranean cruise with his wife.

Mr. Craven attended the Naval Academy with the class of 1925. Although he attended for only a part of plebe year he had many lasting friends in the class and at the time of his death was president of the Boston Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. He was also active in the Navy League. For the past several years he has been the New England manager of Shahmoon Industries, Inc. of New York.

Besides his widow Helen he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Caroline Turner and Miss Olga Craven; a sister Anne, the wife of Capt. Rodman D. deKay, USNR '19, and two grandchildren.

Capt. Lewis was born in Paris, Tex., and grew up in Washington. He was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1927, and later studied marine engineering at the University of California. In the early part of his career he served in the cruiser

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specializing in communications and marine engineering. In 1930 he attended Submarine School and served as engineering officer and later executive officer of the submarine S-15. While commanding officer of the DRAGONET he managed to surface with the forward torpedo room completely flooded, a feat unmatched by any other submarine. He also commanded S-34, TRIGGER, and SwoRDFisH. From 1945-47 he was Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer on the Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. After a tour of duty as Chief of Staff to Commander, Carrier Division Sixteen he HENRY T H O R N T O N DIETRICH ' 2 6 returned to Washington as the Bureau of Ships Capt. Henry T. Dietrich, USN (Ret.), died Coordinator for Anti-Submarine Warfare until on 28 May at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, folhis retirement in July 1955. He held the Navylowing a stroke. Services were held in Fort Myer Marine Corps Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Chapel with full military honors, and interment "V," Letter of Commendation Star and "V," was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two stars, Capt. Dietrich was born in Sandusky, Ohio, and the 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, among was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1926. others.

He was designated a naval aviator in 1929, and Survivors include his widow Dora of 507 N. later was executive officer of the Naval Air StaNorwood St., Arlington, Va.; a son, John R., tion, Bermuda, and commander of the Naval Air who attends Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Station, Dallas.

Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Raymond F. Rich of For services during World War II he was Oxon Hill, Md. awarded the American Campaign and AsiaticPacific Campaign Medals. In 1946 he served on HARRY NELSON COFFIN ' 2 9 the staff of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, later RAdm. Harry N . Coffin, USN (Ret.), died of becoming head of the Program Coordination cancer on 17 June at the Naval Hospital, San Branch of the Aviation Plans Division.

Diego. Graveside services and interment were at In 1949 he attended the Industrial College of Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. the Armed Forces, then served as Chief of Staff Adm. Coffin, a native of Pordand, Me., was and Aide to Commander, Carrier Division 15. graduated from the Naval Academy in 1929. He He headed the Plans Coordination Division of served in batdeships and destroyers, attended the the old Bureau of Aeronautics and attended Naval Postgraduate School, and had duty in the George Washington University, receiving a Hydrographic Office, Washington, D.C. During Master's degree in business administration. FolWorld War II he was engineer in the carrier lowing retirement in 1956 he was employed in LEXINGTON when she was sunk in the Coral Sea. the Washington office of the Kaman Aircraft Corp.

After convoy duty in the Pacific, Atlantic and until 1959.

Mediterranean war zones, Adm. Coffin served Surviving are his widow, Katherine T., of 857 N . Liberty St., Arlington, Va.; a son, Cdr. in the Bureau of Ordnance, Washington, D.C. He was assistant naval attache and Commander, Henry T. Dietrich, Jr., USN; a daughter, Mrs. Canton Unit, Naval Advisory Division JUSMAG, John H. Redd, Jr., of Old Bridge, N.J.; a sister, Canton, China; was Commander, Naval Base, Mrs. Bond Houser, Jr., of Troy, Ohio, and eight Subic Bay, Philippines, and commanded the grandchildren.

Retraining Center at Camp Elliott, San Diego.

During the Korean conflict he commanded the JACK HAYDEN LEWIS ' 2 7 ELDORADO, an amphibious command ship. He Capt. Jack H . Lewis, USN (Ret.), died on 25 retired in July 1959.

July at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, after a long Adm. Coffin held the Bronze Star with comillness. Services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal bat "V," a Commendation Ribbon and Nationalist Church, Washington, D . C , with interment with China and Chile Campaign Medals. 'full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.

Surviving are his widow, Helen, of 717 Margarita Ave., San Diego; a brother, Capt. Philip R. Coffin, USN (Ret.) '23, of Coronado, and two sisters.

W I L L I A M JULIUS RICHTER ' 2 9

Capt. William J. Richter, USN (Ret.), died of heart failure on 6 July at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda. Requiem Mass was offered at St. Thomas More Church in Arlington, Va., with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Capt. Richter, who was born in Latvia and grew up in Racine, Wis., served in the U.S. Navy before his appointment to the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1929. He first served in USS MISSISSIPPI and later was personnel and legal officer at the Fleet Air Base, Coco Solo, Canal Zone.

He served in USS MAHAN until July 1942 when he commanded USS SICARD; for meritorious service in the latter assignment in the Pacific he received a Letter of Commendation with Combat "V." He commanded Mine Division One, with his flag in USS TRACY, throughout the Bougainville campaign, and was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat "V."

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Capt. Richter commaaded the Anti-Aircraft Training and Test Center at Dam Neck, Va., followed by duty as executive officer of USS PHILADELPHIA and command of USS BOLLINGER. He

was Director of Personnel Distribution, Twelfth Naval District, in 1947-49, then Operations Officer on the Staff, Commander Mine Force, Atlantic, then Chief of Staff, serving until 1952 when he was commanding officer of Naval Mine Counter-Measures Station, Panama City, Fla. His final duties were Commander, Landing Ship Flotilla Two and command of the Naval Ammunition Depot at Hawthorne, Nev. Following retirement on 1 January 1958, Capt.

Richter was in the real estate business in Pensacola, Fla. He received a Master's degree in business law from Florida State University in 1960, and taught at North Florida Junior College in Madison, Fla., for three years. He moved to the Wasihington, D . C , area and continued his studies at Catholic University.

Surviving are his widow, the former Barbara Sheppard of 2813 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Va.; sons William J. Richter, Jr., of Annandale, Va., and Edward D. Richter of Arlington; daughters, Mrs. Louis DeReuil of Coral Gables, Fla., Mrs. William Starkweather of Arlington and Mrs. Michael Dessommes of New Orleans, La.; 15 grandchildren; a brother, Julius Richter of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Vern Lindstrom of Racine, and Mrs. Arthur Simmons of Skokie, 111.

ROBERT LEE TAYLOR ' 3 1

Capt. Robert L. Taylor, USN (Ret.), died of a liver ailment on 27 May at the Naval Hospital, St. Albans, New York. Interment was on 1 June in Arlington National Cemetery.

A native of Russellville, Ark., Capt. Taylor lived in Battle Creek, Mich., as a boy, and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1931. H e served during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. In 1944 he had duty at the Naval Proving Ground, Dahlgren, Va., and from 1950-53 was naval inspector ordnance at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Silver Spring, Md. From 1954-57 he was in the planning division for guided missiles. Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Department, then took command of USS BOSTON, the world's first guided missile cruiser, after which he was Chief of Staff to Commander Cruiser Force Adantic. In 1959 he was commanding officer of the Naval Ordnance Plant in Louisville, Ky., and was retired in June 1961.

Capt. Taylor was with RCA Aerospace Communications in Burlington, Mass., and with Sperry Rand Corp. on Long Island.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Annie B. Taylor; a son, David L. Taylor, and a daughter, Anne E., of 56 Cove Drive, Manhasset, Long Island, N.Y. CHARLES SLACK HUTCHINGS ' 3 2

RAdm. Charles S. Hutchings, USN (Ret.), died suddenly of a heart attack on 26 July at Colorado Springs, while on a vacation in Colorado. Memorial services were held in the First Christian Church of DeLand, Fla., on 2 Aug., with burial to take place at sea.

Adm. Hutchings was born in Weston, Tex., and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1932.

He had extensive sea duty, serving in battleships and destroyers; he was attached to the Asiatic Fleet for three years and assigned to the Yangtse Patrol. During World War II, while commanding USS TILLMAN, he was credited with saving a convoy under attack by enemy aircraft, and was awarded the Silver Star.

His varied career included two tours of duty as instructor in the Department of Mathematics at the Naval Academy; executive officer at the Naval Training Center, Sampson, N.Y.; Staff, Commander Blockading and Escort Force; his last tour was Port Captain, Cristobal, Canal Zone.

Among other awards he held a Commendation Ribbon.

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Following his retirement in 1959 he worked for Barnes Engineering Corp., then with Boeing Engineering Corp. in connection with the national space program.

Surviving are a son, Midn. Robert L. Hutchings, a second classman at the Naval Academy, and a brother, RAdm. Curtis H. Hutchings, USN (Ret.) '34, of 330 S. Boulevard, DeLand.

the Louisville Purchasing Agents Association, and at the time of death was purchasing agent at the Methodist Evangelical Hospital.

Survivors include his widow Kathleen of 2235 Bonnycastle Ave., Louisville; a son, Nicholas Guy Stouffer and a daughter, Kathleen Laurel Stouffer.

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Mr. William C Dyer died of a heart attack on 27 April at Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Md. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.

Mr. Dyer attended the Naval Academy with the class of 1946. At the time of his death he was a vice president and director of Manloading and Management Associates, Inc. of Washington, D.C. He was a member of Engineering Service Contractors, Inc., a business organization.

Surviving are his widow, Cheri Jones Dj'er of 909 Hyde Road, Silver Spring; his mother, Mrs. Harrill S. Dyer; a brother, James Robert Dyer, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Dyer Furnival. His father was the late Chaplain Harrill S. Dyer, USN.

Capt. Briscoe Chipman, USN (Ret.), died on 6 June at the Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., following a heart attack. Following cremation a memorial service was held on 10 June in the Boston Naval Shipyard Chapel, with his ashes committed to the sea from the deck of the USS BRISTOL on the 12th.

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He commanded COLE during the Sicily and Salerno operations in 1943-44, and later the SAMUEL

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LCdr. Bill N. Davis, USN, died of lung cancer on 16 June at the Naval Hospital, San Diego.

Services were held in the Naval Air Station Chapel, North Island, with interment in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetry.

LCdr. Davis, who was born in Corsicana, Tex., was graduated with distinction from the Naval Academy in 1953. Upon completion of flight training at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, in 1954, he reported for duty with Fighter Squadron 94. In March 1955 he joined VF-214 aboard USS YORKTOWN for its deployment to the Western Pacific, then served as a special weapons delivery pilot in USS HORNET. He returned to the Naval Academy as an instructor, and attended the Naval War College at Newport. At the time of his death he was on the Staff, Commander Naval Air Force, Pacific, as an aide and flag lieutenant to VAdm T. F. Connolly.

Surviving are his widow Nancy, and daughters Debra and Cynthia, of 731 Coronado Ave., Coronado, Calif. 92118; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Jones Davis of Oklahoma City; two brothers, LCdr. Noble J. Davis, USN, and Mr. B. J. Davis of Stillwater, Okla.

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June '54 he was Commander, Escort Destroyer Division 42.

Capt. Chipman was Plans and Operations Officer, Amphibious Group 2, and Amphibious Warfare and Operational Plans Officer for Commanderin-Chief Ariantic Fleet. In 1957 he was Chief of Staff to Commander, Carrier Division 14. He served ashore at the Naval Training Center, Miami as training officer and was commanding officer and director of the Adantic Fleet AntiSubmarine Tactical Warfare School for two years.

His last duty was Commander Operations Development Forces; he retired on 1 March 1960.

He held the Legion of Merit with combat " V " for his work as Commander, Beach Identification Group during the Salerno assault in September 1943, and a Letter of Commendation for meritorious service at the Naval Training Center, Miami.

He is survived by his widow Faith Durrell Chipman of 201 Lowell St., Wilmington, Mass., and a son, Lt. Stephen Durrell Chipman, USA.

Lt. Richard W. Hastings, USN, died on 14 May in USS REPOSE as the result of an accident in USS TICONDEROGA on 14 April. Services were held at the Airman Memorial Chapel, Naval Air Station, Miramar, Calif., with interment in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Lt. Hastings was born in Vallejo, Calif., and was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1962.

He was designated a naval aviator in 1963, then reported to VG-124, San Diego, for training in the F-8. In March 1964 he joined VG-51, making two Far East cruises in the TICONDEROGA; he had recently completed training as a landing signal officer. Among his awards were the Navy Commendation Medal and the Expeditionary Medal.

He is survived by his widow, the former Violet Edythe Olson, of 1213 Falster Court, Alexandria, Va.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Hastings; a sister, Susan Gail, and his grandmother, Mrs. Marion Carstensen, all of Lomita, Calif.

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Mr. Walter W. Stouffer, Jr. of Louisville, Ky., died on 2 April at the Methodist Evangelical Hospital. Services were held at Calvary Episcopal Church, with interment in Cave Hill Cemetery.

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Galen Everett Gilbert '64

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Galen O. Gilbert of 1112 South High St., Neosho, Mo., and a brother, Jessie Ray Gilbert, also of Neosho.

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Ens. Keidi G. Hansford, USN, died on 14 July in an aircraft accident near Foley, Ala., while on a training flight from the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. A Requiem High Mass was offered on 20 July in St. Joseph's Church in Green Bay, Wis., with interment in the family plot at the AUouez Catholic Cemetery with military honors.

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was designated a naval aviator in December 1965, and was assigned to Fighter Squadron 174 for Fleet Replacement Pilot Training in January 1966, where he remained until 3 June when he reported for duty with VF-194 at NAS Miramar.

He was making instrument approaches to the carrier TICONDEROGA when the accident took place.

Lt.(jg) Galen E. Gilbert, USN, was lost at sea during an operational flight off the coast of Southern California on the night of 20 July.

Memorial services were held in the Airman Memorial Chapel, Naval Air Station, Miramar, on the 23rd.

Lt. Gilbert was born in Siloam Springs, Ark., and was graduated from high school in Tahlequa, Okla., and from the Naval Academy in 1964. He

Keith George Hansford '65

Ens. Hansford, who was born in Green Bay, attended Sacred Heart Seminary a year before entering the Naval Academy, from where he was graduated in 1965. He was a member of the Academy debate team.

Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hansford of 999 Biemeret St., Green Bay; three brothers, Todd Hansford, who is serving in Vietnam; Craig and Scott, and twin sisters, Lita and Lisa.

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2nd Lt. Ronald W. Meyer, USMC, died on 16 June while engaged in hostile action in the vicinity of Nui Vu Quant Tin Province, Vietnam.

He was shot in the back when his platoon was sent in to rescue Marines trapped by the Viet Cong. Services with military honors were held in Dubuque, Iowa, on 25 June, with interment in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Lt. Meyer, who was born in Iowa, was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1965. He completed basic training at the Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, in December, and had duty in Hawaii until his assignment in Vietnam in March. He was serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division.

Surviving are his widow, the former Mary K. Copper of Rt. 2, Waynesboro, Va.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald C Meyer of 1726 Overview Court, Dubuque; two brothers, James B. Meyer of Lackland AFB, Texas, and Cletus D. Meyer who is serving in the U.S. Air Force in Seville, Spain, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie Meyer of Dubuque.

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Ens. Charles H . Wolf, Jr., USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 5 May at the Naval Hospital, St. Albans, N.Y. Services were held in Merrick, N.Y., with interment in Long Island National Cemetery, where his father, who died in World War II, is buried.

Charles Henry Wolf, Jr. '65

Ens. Wolf, who was born in New York, was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1965.

Shordy before his scheduled graduation from Supply Corps School he entered the Naval Hospital in Charleston, S.C, then was transferred to the St. Albans hospital. A memorial has been set up at his church, the First Baptist Church of Merrick.

He is survived by his widow Muriel of 308 Clinton St., Bellmore, N.Y.; his stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Regan; two brothers, William and George, and a sister, Laura Regan.

Sec'y, RAdm. Henry Williams, USN (Ket.) 4000 Tunlaw Rd., N.W., Apt. 621 Washington, D. C. 20007 The only member of '98 to reach the rank of vice admiral, William Theodore (Bill) TARRANT celebrated his 88th birthday on 28 July last. The event was marked by a family A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

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dinner given by his son, W. T. Tarrant, Jr., and Mrs. Tarrant. Young Tarrant, as a Lieutenant USNR, distinguished himself during W W II in the Philippines' campaign as a motor torpedo boat skipper.

Present were Adm. Tarrant's daughters, Cdr. (W) Rudi Tarrant, USNR, and Mrs. Anita Tarrant Anderson, widow of the late Capt.

Charles Harper Anderson '25. Also present were two sisters-in-law of the Admiral, Misses Kate and Elizabeth Gibson. Also Capt. A. T. Church, Jr. '38, nephew; Mrs. Church, and Mrs. W. C. G. Church, widow of another nephew, RAdm. Church (CEC). Two of Bill's grandchildren.

Bill and Daphne Tarrant, completed the company.

RAdm. E. E. Duvall '18, who attended the christening, said that "After the speeches Mrs. Furer grasped the botde of champagne in both hands and swung, baseball fashion, breaking it on the first tryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it would have been a home run in any parkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the DE6 slid down the ways beautifully." A reception was then held, given by the Bath Iron Works for a number of friends of the admiral who reside or visit in the vicinity.

Sec'y, Capt. R. H. Johnston, (SC) USN (Ret.), 2118 Bancroft Place, Washington, D. C. 20008

Mrs. Georgiana M. Finney, widow of the late Capt. Earl P. FINNEY, USN (Ret.) '02, died in her sleep on 29 July at her home on Point Loma, San Diego, Calif. She was buried beside her husband at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Mrs. Finney is survived by two sons, Capt.

Earl P. Finney, Jr., USN (Ret.) '32, Capt. Edwin C Finney, USN (Ret.) '37, three daughters, Miss J. Louise Finney of San Diego, Mrs. F. D. Boyle, A highlight of the evening was a telephone wife of RAdm. F. D. Boyle, USN '34, and Mrs. call from the admiral's brother, Edward Tarrant, L. C Liebrecht of Hillcrest Heights, Md., wife aged 94, from Austin, Tex. His daughter Ruth of LCdr. Liebrecht, USNR (Ret.). presented him with an album of pictures of She is also survived by 14 grandchildren among ships, friends, and incidents covering more than whom are Midn. Edwin C Finney, Jr., class of '67, 50 years of active duty in the Navy. He could and Mrs. J. E. Whitely, Jr., wife of Lt. Whitely, step into any one of them today. Happy 89th Jr., USN '60, and two great-grandchildren. to Bill Tarrant!

Ethel Sharp Griswold, widow of Capt. Ralph M. GRISWOLD '02, died on 8 July at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda. She had lived at Annandale, Va. Interment was in Arlington National Sec'y, RAdm. C. W. Fisher, USN (Ret.) Cemetery, alongside her husband.

P.O. Box 1101, Carmel, Calif. 93921 Mrs. Griswold was born at Ft. Gates, N . D. I received a postcard from RAdm. B. C. Allen while the state was still a territory. She attended stating that our classmate, Capt. Jesse B. GAY, Notre Dame Convent in Baltimore, and was USN (Ret.), died on 4 July and was buried in Fort married in 1904; she accompanied her husband Rosecrans on the 7th. on tours of duty in Cuba, Guam and the Adm. Allen sent flowers from the class of Philippines. They moved to Washington, D. C 1901 and I telegraphed condolences. For further in 1920. For many years she was a volunteer details, please see Last Call. guide at the National Cathedral.

The class of '01 is now reduced in numbers She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John from the 69 who graduated. We are now onlv Wall Miller of Annandale, and Mrs. Hugh K. 7: B. C Allen, Ivan E. Bass, J. T. Burwell', Clark of Wilmington, Del.; also by a number of A. G. Howe, B. A. Long, A. T. Rich, and your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. secretary, C W. Fisher.

I have little class news. Some of us may not be too spry but as B. C Allen said, not needing floral tributes yet. Gay did a fine job after retirement even if he was a Democrat while I am a Republican.

And then there were seven . . .

Katharan McCommon is reported in Europe.

In a letter to Shipmate from Frances C. I am trying to keep freeways off the beautiful Pestalozzi of Chevy Chase, Md., the daughter Monterey Peninsula and from Carmel. of RAdm. Alexander H. VAN KEUREN, USN Mrs. Julius Augustus Furer of Washington, (Ret.), the following information was received, D. C , the widow of RAdm. Furer '01, christened quoted in part: the guided missile escort ship JULIUS A. FURER "Dear Sirs: After many years of typing Dad's in ceremonies at Bath, Me. in late July. The faithful accounts of the passing of his classmates, principal speaker was Gov. Warren P. Knowles I have the sad task of sending in news of his of Wisconsin who described the Wisconsin-born death which took place sometime during the admiral as a scientist, inventor, administrator night on Sunday, 3 July. He was found lying and author as well as outstanding naval officer. peacefully in bed on the morning of 4 July and Gov. Knowles noted that the admiral was had died as gendy and uncomplainingly as he "much more than a naval constructor during lived, in his comfortable house surrounded by his 56 years of service. His innovations were all the treasures he and mother had gathered those of a scientist and an inventor . . . his over the years. Up to the very end, the neighborpublications will serve as a guide to the Navy hood children of whom he was so fond were and to historians for years to come." Other dropping in every day for the soft drinks, speakers included Gov. John H. Reed of Maine. cookies and candy he always kept on hand for them. . . .

Adm. Furer, who graduated at the head of his 1901 class, compiled a one-volume history of "As a midshipman he played class football Navy Department administration in World War and baseball and was a member of the second II. The FURER is 414 feet long, with a 44-foot crew. He graduated with distinction in February beam and displaces 3,524 tons. Her keel was 1903, sharing honors for first place with his laid on 12 July '65. roommate. Midshipman Donald R. Batries. After graduation in February 1903 he had duty on Mrs. Furer's matron of honor at the ceremonies Asiatic Station until August 1905 in USS WISwas her sister, Mrs. Halbert Sloat. Also attending CONSIN, USS VILLALOBOS (during this time he were the admiral's nephew, Capt. Albert B. spent several months in Japan and had a 1,000 Furer, USN (Ret.) '36, and his son-in-law and mile trip up the Yangtze River in a gunboat). daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Toal from California.

Cdr. Ruth Tarrant is well known in the Navy as the expert on protocol, and those who have had duty in BuPers would know Miss Elizabeth Gibson. Bill's father-in-law, Capt.

Gibson, at one time had the distinction as skipper of the MONONGAHELA, our old practice ship, of making the fastest passage around Cape Horn under sail.

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"From March 1916 until June 1920 he had duty in the Design Division, Bureau of Construction and Repair, Navy Department, with temporary additional duty as a member of the Board to investigate and report on the standardization of motors aboard Navy ships in 1916; in connection with the trials of USS N E W MEXICO

Surviving also are a son, W. Stratton Anderson, Jr., vice president of General Telephone and Electronics International, Inc.; a sister, Mrs. Edward Hamilton Daly, and two grandchildren.

Sec'y, VAdm. Alexander Sharp, USN (Ret.), 6306 Bannockburn Dr. Bethesda, Md. 20034

in 1918, and of USS IDAHO in 1919; as a member

of the Board to revise and bring up to date Gunnery and Fire Control Instruction, USN in 1919; and in connection with the building of the

batdeships

TENNESSEE and

SOUTH DAKOTA

in 1920 "On Nov. 23, 1942 he became Director of the Naval Research Laboratory; for his services in that assignment he was awarded the Legion of Merit with the following citation: 'For exceptionally meritorious conduct. . . . Assuming an assignment involving the organization and administration of a large group of scientific and technical men covering a wide range of specialties.

Rear Admiral Van Keuren achieved distinctive success in handling the numerous problems of coordination and supervision. Under his proficient direction, innumerable devices and equipments, particularly in radar and sonar, were developed to meet the requirements of the Navy during the war. As a result of his vision and his perseverance in the face of many obstacles.

Rear Admiral Van Keuren was largely responsible for the significant part played by the Laboratory in the development of the atomic bomb. His professional ability, leadership and devotion to the fulfillment of an exacting duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.'

On Saturday 11 June at All Saints Episcopal Church in Chevy Chase, Md., Miss Elizabeth Louise Grady, daughter of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Ronan Calistus Grady, was married to Mr. William Smith Dixon.

As you will remember, the father of Col. Grady was our class president, R. C. GRADY, who was a Captain USN at the time of his death. Col. Grady is our military attache in Paraguay.

A reception was held at the Army and Navy Club.

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Sec'y, RAdm. Harold C. Train, USN (Ret.) 1 St. Mary's St., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Preston Bennett HAINES: I deeply regret to report that Pret died at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda, after a heart attack. He had this heart condition for the past three years and was without pain from his heart during all this time. Services were held at the Fort Myer Chapel, followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery with military honors. Classmates acted as honorary pallbearers.

Sec'y, Capt. R. C. Parker, USN (Ret.) 5706 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, Md. 20014

Some months ago, in an issue of the Long Beach Press Telegram, there were some two columns describing the Commodore Heim Bridge with its massive towers rising 230 feet to span Cerritos Channel in the San Pedro area. Until the Vincent Thomas Bridge was opened the Heim Bridge was the biggest one around there, with hundreds and hundreds of cars crossing it daily. And what did our classmate, "Dutch" "During his tour of duty at the Naval ReHeim have to do with all this.? Plenty! search Laboratory he served for a time as Navy During World War II he was commandant of member of the Office of Scientific Research and the Long Beach Naval Base which, under his Development and the National Defense Research command, grew from a $19,000,000 facility to Committee. On 1 Nov. 1945 he was detached a 1100,000,000 naval giant. The money for the from the Laboratory, after having been placed on the retired list some months earlier, and was bridge—it finally came to around $14,000,000— was appropriated during W W II; but what with assigned further duty as liaison officer, National Defense Research Council. On 1 April 1946 he steel shortage and too litde time it was not built then and the Secretary of the Navy scratched was relieved of all active duty. . . . it from the projects.

"The last ten years of his life were spent at Nevertheless, after the war Cjmmodore Heim 8013 Aberdeen Road, Bethesda, Md. where my and a group of local businessmen campaigned mother (the former Helen Cuthbert Molten of for it—and there it is today! I hope he sometimes Philadelphia) died in 1960. . . . walks out to the middle of it and drops his "He was on the scholarship committee of the cigar or cigarette butt from there, as a token Netherlands America Society, served as president of his achievement! of the Washington Rowing Association, was a Mason, a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, of the Holland Society, the Military Order of the Sec'y, Como. Harry A. Badt, USN (Ret.) Carabao, and a 50-year member of the Chevy Apt. 609, Blair House, 8201 16th St. Chase Club.

Silver Spring, Md. 20910 "My brother, A. H. Van Keuren, Jr., is an Norman R. VAN DER VEER, LCdr., USN architect with the Veterans Administration. Of his (Ret.) '08, died 25 July, at Fort Lauderdale, three children, Sarah and her husband graduated Fla. Graveside services were held at Arlington in June from Swarthmore College; Francie will on the 28th. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. be a Vassar junior; A. H . Van Keuren III enters Babs Lee of 225 East 46di St., New York City.

Indiana U. in the fall.

The class extends heartfelt sympathy to her.

"My husband Harold and I have two children: The secretary has received a gracious reply to Alexandra will be a Smith College junior in his letter of sympathy to Mrs. Lee, an only surthe fall and H. Christian will enter Bethesda vivor.

Chevy Chase High School. Father ouriived his A letter from the librarian of the Naval three brothers."

Academy states that the bookplates for books (Editor's note: for further details see Last purchased by the Class of 1908 Library Fund should be ready by 1 Sept. and that he hopes Call.) to display the plate and first books purchased for On 15 July, Virginia Ewing Anderson, wife the fund in a new display case now being inof VAdm. Walter Stratton ANDERSON, USN stalled in die library. Cdr. Eugene E. WILSON, (Ret.), died in the Naval Hospital, St. Albans, USNR (Ret.), has agreed to underwrite the New York. Requiem Mass was offered in the expense of the bookplates from his library fund.

Church of St. Jean Baptiste, Lexington Ave., The class is indebted to Gene for his generous with graveside services held at Arlington National contribution.

Cemetery.

Maj. Gen. Hugh J. KNERR, USAF (Ret.), Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of Brig. Gen. would like to obtain a copy of the 1908 Lucky Charles Ewing who served with his brother-inBag to replace his copy lost by fire. If anyone law. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman, on the has a spare copy, please let me know. march through Georgia during the Civil War. Jennie and Harry BADT had a pleasant three She was a member of the Colonial Dames. weeks vacation in Dallas, Tex., from 16 June Admiral Anderson, a former director of Naval Intelligence, lives at 1065 Lexington Ave., New to 7 July; the first visit since 1961. While there, had a chat with Lucille Belt Randall, widow of York City.

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Col. Albert Randall, USMC, and sister of Haller Belt '08.

Birthdays in August: Happy Birthday to: Conger on the 17th; Emmerson on the 29; Hunsaker on the 26th; Payne on the 1st; Eugene Wilson on the 21st.

Birthdays in September: Happy Birthday to: Dolan on the 1st; Mecleary on the 1st; Struble on the 12th; Waller on the 18th; Bid well on the 19th; Collins on the 19th; Badt on die 22nd.

Presfon B. Haines '09

Pret was born in Peekskill, N . Y. on 22 August 1886. He graduated well up in the class. During his first class year he was Brigade Commander (five striper during our time). When our class was organized at the Academy he was elected class secretary. He was on many class committees, such as Class German Committee, Class Crest Committee, chairman Class Supper Committee. Was vice president YMCA. 'Was an expert rifleman and a good tennis player (if we had a tennis team in those days, he probably would have made the team).

For his different assignments, at sea and on shore, see June-July Last Call. His last sea duty was in command of the heavy crusier ASTORIA. After hospitalization in 1942, he was retired for physical disability in line of duty on 1 Oct. 1943. After retirement he made his home in Bethesda, Md., where he was president of the Bethesda Fire Board.

He is survived by his widow, the former Marion Ellen Blake of Washington, D. C whom he married in 1912, of 3 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda; a son Preston Bennett Haines, Jr. '38, and three grandchildren.

John ASHLEY: John and Esther made another trip to Europe, leaving in May. A postcard from John early in August reported their return to the States. They seem to be the touring '09ers.

Betty DAVIS: A daughter, Anna Katherine Russell, was born on 28 Feb. to Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Russell. The young lady is the daughter of Sarah Anna Davis Russell; grandS H I P M A T E

daughter of the late Charles Covode Davis, Jr. and his wife, Janet, and the fourth greatgrandchild of Covode and Betty. A daughter Deborah was born on 4 June at March Air Force Base, Calif., to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Statuti, Jr. Deborah was the second grandchild of Covode and Betty's daughter, Betty, and her husband Henry Swing Klock, and the fifth great-grandchild of Covode and Betty.

NOTE BY CLASS EDITOR:

I have read quite a

number of reviews of Poco's book, MIDWAY, Turning Point of the Pacific, from newspapers all over the country, and almost without exception they are very high in praise of the book. Betty wrote me that she had been informed by the editor of the Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 201 Park Avenue South, New York, N . Y. 10003 that MIDWAY has been doing so well that it is now going into a second printing. He suggests that, if anyone is having trouble getting the book by all means write to the publisher direct—although the company may not be able to fill all orders until the second printing comes through in a month or so.

HAROLD TRAIN General George Ralph Meyer '10

Sec'y, RAdm. Charles J. Moore, USN (Ret.), 5509 Grove St. Chevy Chase 15, Md. Corr. Sec'y, Mr. DoTsey O. Thomas 725 West Bonlevard, Kokomo, Ind. 4S902 The month of June was the month for golden (50th) wedding anniversaries among 1910ers of Washington. Skip (Capt. R. T.) MERRILL and Margot had a large lawn party on 19 June to celebrate. Among the guests were Pop (Capt.

E. J.) GILLAM and Irene whose date was a few days later. The report is that brides and grooms were "glowing," whatever that may mean.

The batde of the schools of Coronado is over, and Elizabeth Gray is free of her duties as president of the board. She and Gus (RAdm. A. H.) should enjoy life more from here out.

Lt. "Ted" Langworthy—whom we all remember as one of the 1st classmen at our 50th reunion in 1960—made a visit to his parents, our Elmer and his Mildred, in July. Ted is just back from Vietnam with 121 attack missions to his credit, and 12 decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross. His next duty is at the Jacksonville Navy Air Station.

Al LANPHIER (Cdr. A. Y.) threw a large party to celebrate his 80th birthday on 23 July.

Red (Commo F. G.) REINICKE and Nan were among the guests. Quoting Al: "I still disagree with you about this youngest trash, but I am glad I feel as well as I do at a disgusting 80 years." Ducky BLANDIN, and George (VAdm. G. L.) WEYLER have beat Al to the fourscore mark; and Savvy (Adm. C M.) COOKE is not far behind.

Charlie (RAdm. C J.) MOORE and Anna Louise are off for a month in New England and Small Point Beach, Me., after the hottest of all summers in Washington and a house full of 2nd and 3rd generation guests. Son Jay is now living in Warwick, R. I. and teaching marine ecology in Salem State College. Says he had recent word from Grace Anne HOSFORD O'Neal—our Harry's daughter—that she is bound for Europe on a "People to People" expedition.

It is a pleasure to hear from Peg Nicholson (Mrs. "Swede"). Her 91-year-young mother lives close by; as does Helen Nicholson (Mrs. Murray) Cabell—Tom's daughter. Has had the same maid for 30 years or so. Her two sons doing well—one a senior sales executive of Westinghouse; the other followed in his father's footsteps as "bossman" of a fabricated steel distributorship. Helen's daughter Christine is training in Hawaii for Peace Corps duty in the Philippines—teaching.

Some beautiful cards have come from Evelyn Traynor (Mrs. Pat) of scenes in Sweden, Norway, and Iceland. That lady surely gets about!

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From Mrs. Meyer (Margaret) in El Paso comes via CJM an account of the ceremony of dedication of the General George Ralph Meyer Range at Fort Bliss. The program has an excellent portrait of our beloved and respected class president which was done a few years ago by a cousin.

Countess Zichy. One can still see our "Tubby" of midshipman days in the portrait.

Bob (RAdm. R. C ) LEE's comment on seeing the picture in Shipmate last issue was: "Do I look like that?" A pretty good camera took that picture.

All is well with your reporter in this Wabash Country. Just a' tending his roses, and enjoying the shade of his tall maples. Cheerio!

Sec'y. VAdm. R. M. Griffin, USN (Ret.) 3133 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington 8, D. C. Al ZIMERMANN's death was a shock to those of us who saw him frequently as he was apparently in robust health the day before his heart attack. He was always gready interested in class affairs and contributed much time and talent in our behalf. One of his last efforts was the report of the recent reunion. This column will miss his contributions. With his nose for news and his talent for writing, he contributed more than half the notes. We will all miss him. He was a good reliable friend who could be counted upon when needed.

Susie, in a nice letter to me, asked that I give her deepest and most sincere thanks, and those of their son Richard, to the members of the class who gave so generously of their time, love, and service during her time of trouble.

Bob HINCKLEY is home at 4655 Garfield St. N.W., Washington, D . C , after a short stay at Bethesda for the removal of a gall bladder.

The operation was successful and Bob is making good strides toward recovery.

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Sec'y, Como, R. S. Wentworth, USN (Ret.) 1922 Carrollton Rd., Annapolis, Md. 21401

The past two months have been sad ones.

We have lost four classmates: Don Boyden, Cy Wakeman, Stoney Kerr and Bob Haggart. Our ranks are thinning fast—there are only 63 of us left.

WAKEMAN, Ray H., Cdr., USN (Ret.)—Our old friend Cy died suddenly at the Hamilton AFB Hospital in early June. H e had recently moved from the Pacific Northwest and seemed to be contented to live in Long Beach. He is

buried in the Golden Gate National Cemetery at San Bruno. He is survived by his widow, Edna; a stepson Warren E. Allan of San Jose, and two step-grandchildren. Cy was a steady, reliable and genial officer, with many friends.

We shall miss him.

HAGGART, Robert S., Commo., USN (Ret.)— The class was shocked and grieved to hear of Bob's death on 17 July in San Diego. He suffered a heart attack. He had recendy married a charming lady, Golda Monroe and, we thought, could look forward to many happy years. Our deep sympathy goes out to Golda and to his daughter, Adele (junior) who is Mrs. R. W. Jones, and four grandchildren. Bob was a very competent, fine naval officer with a cheerful disposition. He is buried in Fort Rosecrans on Point Loma, San Diego.

KERR, Raymond E., Cdr., USN (Ret.)—We regret to tell Stoney's many friends that he passed away on 12 July at the home of his daughter Jean (Mrs. W. A. Stevenson) in Eugene, Ore. He retired after a heart attack while in command of the WORDEN. He returned to Eugene to raise filberts. Governor Hatfield of Oregon honored Stoney earlier this year by citing his accomplishments during National Soil Stewardship Week. In addition to his work, in the Farm Bureau, Stoney served on the governor's Outdoor Recreation Council, the Lane County Water Resources Advisory Committee, and the Williamette Basic Project Committee. Carolyn passed away before Stoney, after she broke her hip. Stoney was a wonderful shipmate and a very sensible, able officer. He gave evidence of those characteristics when he was a member of die old (1908-12) Tenth Company and roomed with Irish Hannon. Stoney is survived by a daughter, Jean; a son, Jerry, six grandchildren and one great-grandson.

BOYDEN, Donald—Don has a remarkable history behind him. It includes eight years of useful service in the Navy in the MICHIGAN, landing at Vera Cruz and convoy duty in the SAMPSON until the end of World War I. In January 1920 he resigned—to his constant regret.

He established a school in San Diego and built it to a condition of respect, appreciation and esteem in that city.

NEWS Tip and Dorothy TISDALE are moving from 4200 Cathedral Ave., Washington, D. C to 2355 Alameda St., Vallejo, Calif., on 30 Sept. Zip code 94590. They will return in January 1967.

We hear on the best authority (Peggy) that the LAVENDERS did not go to Mexico as rumored but actually flew to London on 10 Aug. for a few days. After that soujoiu-n they will tour Southwest England, Landsend, and return to London. They hope to visit Europe thereafter.

We hear that Walter DELANY is back home after four weeks in Bethesda. He looks well and says he feels well.

Mary Graham Payne is moving into a charming house in Palo Alto. She will be at 850 Webster St., zip 94301.

A witty and charming letter from Fran Zeigler reports they have moved from their house to an apartment. New address is 4360 Ivymount Court, Annandale, Va. 22003. The apartment is in the Americana Fairfax just off the Beltway No. 495.

Charles Perry Mason, III, Charlie MASON'S grandson, was married on 8 June to Valerie Ann London, USN, in the Naval Academy Chapel.

The class of 1912 prize was won by Midn.

Russell Craig Carlson, the son of Russell H .

Carlson of 511 Laurel Drive, Rockford, 111.

Ensign Carlson was ordered to flight training at Penascola.

Peggy Good has moved to the (Cathedral Apartments at 4101 Cathedral Ave., Washington, D. C. 20016.

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Johnson's Point, Branford, Conn. The Venters asked some of the neighbors in to meet the Forts again. Elizabeth Ten Eyck was present.

She was very well, and somewhat recovered from her recent loss of Tyke.

In July the FALGES drove to Southern California and visited long-time friends and classmates. At Santa Barbara they saw the ERTZS, who are reasonably well and happy. In Coronado, George and Opal GILLESPIE gave a party for them. Bob and Golda Haggart were present, and seemed well and happy. The group went to the Air Station at North Island for dinner, with Steve ROBINSON present.

In La JoUa the Falges visited the OSGOODS. They do not get around as much as they did.

The Falges are planning to drive to the Sierras and spend a week at Echo Summit Lodge which overlooks Lake Tahoe. Steve is planning to drive to Carmel, San Carlos, San Francisco, Auburn and Lake Tahoe, also.

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Exec. V. P., Paul D. Sleeper, Apt. 710 4545 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008

Classmates at one or more of our D. C MayJuly luncheons were—Abbott, Craven, Davis, DuBose, Hemlick, Doug Jones, Jupp, Lee, Quinlan and Sleeper; also A'13 Davidson, Foote, Jones and Col. Ashley, USAF, whose brother is N'34 RAdm. J. H. Ashley, Ret. Abbott, Helmick and Sleeper also attended A'13 luncheons and enjoyed them.

On 25 May our Jim Hall accompanied A'13 Foote and Viner to Annapolis where Joe Viner, as chairman of A'13 class committee, presented Midn. Morris Cooper Foote, USNA '66, a handsome silver tray from the Class of 1913 USMA for a son graduating from a Service Academy, following a long established custom of A'13. Following this informal ceremony, all three were guests of Midn. Foote at dinner in the mess hall.

NEW ADDRESS: CLIFFORD, Col. Charles Lewis (Cliff), USA-Ret. 10 Hance Ave., New Shrewsbury, N. J., 07724 (See below) NEWS OF CLASSMATES ARD—" 'D' Day, 22 years ago on 6-6-66."

(Also, we graduated on 6-6-1913).

BROWNELL—"On our trip thru Europe we saw and did plenty; BUT glad to get home."

CLARKE—"Leaving (8 July) for NE. Hope to be in DC in Sept. and see all of '13 there."

CLARKSON—"My Ruth, known to many classmates (including me—PDS) while we were at USNA, has been in hospital but now home and improving." (Good luck, Ruth).

CLIFFORD—What a delighful surprise when the Sleeper 'phone rang and a voice said "Paul, this is Charles Clifford." I said "WHO!"—"This is Cliff of Clifford and Holmes." It is grand to be in touch with him after so many years.

He asked about many classmates and hopes to keep in touch from now on. He has joined the USNA Alumni Assn. and will get Shipmate.

He now has a Register of Alumni and I have sent a copy of our class master address list to him.

DALE—"Eva and I will be on a houseboat for a while—taking it easy."

DONAHUE—"My hopes are for the best of good health and good luck to all '13ers."

DILLINGHAM—"Had a fine visit this summer with my sister on Cape Cod. My best to all."

DuBOSE—We were all delighted that Duby joined us at our June luncheon. We discussed our 55th and all present voted for two reunions in 1968—one in DC for the cast, possibly at or around June Week time; and one in the west at whatever place and time you westerners decide. Let me know and I will keep everyone informed.

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DUDLEY—"I have a garden but it is not as well cared for as in the past. My best to all."

ELLICOTT—Your secretary regrets to report that word has just been received that Charles passed away on 8 June. He and I have been in touch, but the last I heard from him was that he was not too well. All '13ers send their sympathy to his wife and family.

EVANS—"Once again at our summer place.

My best to all of class 1913 USNA." GRAYSON—Bob and Marguerite went to their granddaughter's wedding in Connecticut. While returning. Bob seemed to have some eye trouble.

They stopped in DC and he went to Bethesda Naval Medical Center—has been there a while, and now back at their summer home at Highlands, N. C HATCH—"Tell Thebaud we were all disappointed he didn't stop to visit us on his trip west. Please include us on your next trip, Theb."

HENDERSON—"I wish I could get together with more classmates. My best to all."

HELMICK—"Off to Europe—George and Ruth Junkin on same boat. For a while our home will be on a boat on the canals of France, Germany and Belgium. We are now in the monastery and wine country. The latter we are examining very closely, the former from the boat. We will go down the Rhine to Rotterdam, sail for home soon."

HOFFMAN—"It was encouraging to get the 'get weir card from classmates at DC luncheon.

Doing OK now and home—which I prefer."

HUDSON—"I wish ALL '13ers, would stop by here if they are anywhere near us."

JONES, J. C (Buck)—"Enjoyed luncheon in DC. Wish I could repeat soon. My best to all."

JUNKIN—Reply to luncheon card—"Won't be home until Aug., Europe for a while."

LEE, D. R. (Doc)—"Ethel and I both well; just attended wedding of grandson. Our best to all."

MASEK—-"Glad to be able to report that Ken Wallace is out of hospital." (Good luck. Ken.) MILLER—"No change here. Good luck and our best to all."

QUINLAN—"I enjoyed my two DC '13 luncheons. Tell all 1913 my cabins in Colorado welcome '13ers, including families. I'd love to see them all."

ROBINSON—Our Robbie has taken a sojourn in the hospital. Last reports—he is doing OK. RODES—"In Princeton (8 Aug.) for a month with our daughter's family. Will fly (I hope) if strike is over to Louisville. Sorry to miss my annual DC luncheon."

RUBLE—"It's cold here, seldom above 60.

That's just as bad as your DC 90."

SEARLES—"Joe and OUie Hoffman tell me it has really helped Joe to get all the 'phone calls and especially the card from his DC classmates. He is home now, and better."

THEBAUD—Theb and Babs announce the marriage of their daughter, Diana, to David Taylor Nicholson from Montreal, and (in Theb's words) "a most desirable addition to our family."

"We like visits from any USNA '13ers OR from West Pt. '13ers."

THURSTON—"Hope to be in DC in Oct., and to attend the DC 1913 luncheon."

TISDALE—"Good health, a pleasant life, and best regards to all."

TODD—"Am back on deck. My best to all."

WHITE—"Back in the country at Burning Springs, Ky.—for a change from Miami."

It has been so long since we have had news of some classmates that I think we all should do better. Please send news about any classmate, BUT especially about, you and yours. We are all really interested.

My - very best to all '13ers everywhere.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Robert H. Maury, USN (Ret.) 208 Prince George St., Annapolis, Md. 21401 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Charles D. Swain, USN (Ret.), 10231 Vivera Dr., La Mesa, Calif.

This is the deadline date (15 August) for me to submit our class dope for the next issue of Shipmate. Unformnately, I am still a patient at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis, and have not yet recovered sufficiently to do any writing.

In spite of the fact that I have been "through the mill" during the past month, I am quite confident that I will be well enough during Homecoming Weekend to lift up my glass and drink: A TOAST TO THE BEST OF THEM ALL, FOURTEEN! BOB

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Sec'y, Adm. Arthur D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. M. W. Hutchinson, Jr. 6 Acton Place, Annapolis, Md. 21401

Margaret Earner Wotherspoon died on Sunday, 26 June at her home, Bayberry Cottage, in Jamestown, R. I. A fourth generation Washingtonian, Mrs. Wotherspoon graduated from the HoltonArms School and then from Smith College. She served on the Board of Trustees of Holton-Arms.

The Wotherspoons lived in Washington for many years when Skeeter was stationed at the Naval Gun Factory. They moved to Rhode Island after Adm. Wotherspoon's retirement following World War II. On 30 June services for Margaret were held at the Fort Myer Chapel and interment was in Arlington National Cemetery. The minister from Jamestown came down to Arlington to assist in the services. Marshall, Scott and Struble represented the class at the services. She leaves her husband, RAdm. Alex S. Wotherspoon, USN (Ret.); two daughters, Mrs. E. A. Miller (Margaret) of Washington, D. C and Mrs. Hugh Ogburn (Ann) of Greenwich, Conn., and a son William W. Wotherspoon of Grosse Pointe, Mich. The secretary received a splendid letter from Skeeter thanking the widows and the classmates for their presence at the funeral services, and for the lovely flowers which had been sent. About a year ago Skeeter was turned in at the Naval Hospital in Newport and Margaret was alone in the old Jamestown house.

At the time she was navigating in a wheel chair but was not worried about herself. What a gallant woman she was.

Final services for Elizabeth Osborn were held in Arlington National Cemetery on 2 June.

Her husband, Cdr. Charles F. Osborn, had died in 1939. Charlie had been a naval constructor and many of the members of his former corps were present in Arlington. The class was represented by Rip Struble.

Both Charlie and Elizabeth were from St. Joseph, Mo. Our Lucky Bag contains an item: "For three years he remained heart-whole, if not fancy free, but first class leave the inevitable happened and Charlie had four pictures of the same girl on his locker door."

Mrs. Osborn leaves two daughters, Mrs. Rob Roy McGregor and Mrs. Lawrence B. Carroll both of San Diego, Calif, and a son Charles F. Osborn, Jr. of Seatde, Wash.

John McCREA has retired again—this time as a vice president of John Hancock Mumal Life Insurance Co. However, Mac with his penchant for doing it mighty well—see our Lucky ^og— will undoubtedly be at it again in some other endeavor.

Ted BREED writes that Tully Shelley has recovered and is his old self. He was badly off from shock after the accident but has recovered his weight and is vacationing in southern France. Ted also comments on the splendid work that Pedro DEL VALLE is doing as president of the Defenders of the American Constitution.

The Preston MARSHALLS are headed for Boston and a grandson's sixteenth birthday in August.

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Leon Buford SCOTT headed for Oslo, Norway in late August. Scotty's son-in-law, VAdm. Bernard Clary, took over command of the Second Fleet in Oslo. The flagship is the NEWPORT NEWS

and Scotty's daughter Jean was there. His other daughter Barbara is married to Capt. Spencer Reitz now on duty in the Cruiser-Destroyer Force in Newport.

Helen Mahoney has left the heat of Washington for Canada and the west coast. I hope that she will return before the next deadline with lots of good class dope.

The Bill GRANATS spent about two months— June and July—in England and Ireland. They toured extensively in southern Ireland including a trip to Cobh—known as Queenstown when we were there in destroyers in the days of World War I. Helena said they were wearing heavy tweeds most of the time.

Heather Hutchinson left for California and the west coast in early June. I hope that she is building up a good store of 1915 news as the current hot days in Washington seem to be quite unproductive in that respect.

The Santa Monica chapter of the Air Force Assoc, gave a testimonial dinner for Brig. Gen. Merian Cooper in the grand ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Cdr. Chester E. LEWIS, USN (Ret.), died on 26 May at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis.

Funeral services were held on 31 May at his home, 19 Southgate Ave., Annapolis, with private graveside services with military honors at the Naval Academy Cemetery.

The services were conducted by the Rev. James F. Madison, rector of St. Anne's Church.

Honorary pallbearers were Adm. Arthur Struble, USN (Ret.), Lt. Gen. Pedro del Valle, USMC (Ret.), Capt. P. V. H . Weems, USN (Ret.), Capt. Preston Marshall, USN (Ret.), Capt. E. R. Henning, USN (Ret.), Capt. C F. Swanson, USN (Ret.), Capt. Roswell B. Daggett, USN (Ret.), and Cdr. Roy deS. Horn, USN (Ret.).

Cdr. Lewis was born in Lamira, Ohio, the son of Nanna Laura Ramage and William Duff Lewis. He graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1915 and was married to the former Lydia Lee Duval of Annapolis on 2 Sept. 1922 in St. Anne's Church.

His tours of duty included assignments aboard submarines, cruisers and batdeships, with shore duty at the Naval Academy, the Naval War College, Newport, R. I., and in the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D. C He was holder of various medals, including Haitian, Dominican, World War I, Yangtze Service, Second Nicaraguan, American Defense, World War II Victory and American Theatre Campaign Medals.

He was a charter member of the Annapolis Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars. He served as historian for several years in the chapter and was state commander of the Maryland State Department.

Cdr. Lewis was a member of St. Anne's Church, a founder member of Historic Annapolis, Inc., and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He served as assistant treasurer of the class of 1915 for some years, until his last illness. He was also author of a publication entided Tracking Satellites.

He is survived by his wife, Lydia; a daughter.

Miss Sarah Lee Lewis, and a brother, Cdr. Roy W. Lewis, USN (Ret.), class of 1911.

Pedro received a nice letter from Lydia Lewis thanking the class for the flowers which had been sent to Chester's funeral.

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Eleanor Young and Martha Joy, who will be at the 50th reunion and Washington dinner. Hope to see YOU there! . . . It is always a real pleasure to report good news—Erma (Harrington is home and doing well. . . . Earle Childs '40 was operated on in the Coronado Hospital about the middle of June but a second operation was necessary a week later. Earle, as you may remember, was the son of the late Soc Childs '15, who was lost in the Irish Sea in 1918 in a British E class submarine. His mother, Trudy, later married Chuck Emerson. As of 1 Aug., Earle has shown improvement and hopes which were very dim for his recovery are much brighter.

Earle's wife and children live in Coronado. Our prayers go out to Earle, his wife and family, Trudy and Chuck for Earle's recovery.

With the closing of schools. Marge and Leon FISKE shut down shop and headed for Honolulu.

Their return next school year to the SD area is doubtful at this time. We are hopeful they will change their minds and be with us next season. . . . AUene and George Chapline head east via auto the last of Sept. They plan to take in the AF-Navy game in Colorado Springs on 1 Oct. then continue east.

That SD informal reunion celebrating our 50th anniversary on 2 June was certainly the finest and most glorious occasion staged by the SD '16-17ers to date. When first considered there was some question if our '17-companions and close friends would join in a '16 reunion. The answer was a definite YES thus insuring a glorious party. The efficient staff of the Admiral Kidd Club had taken the occasion to heart as was evidenced by the impressive decorations that had been placed in the main lounge, the scene of the event. Flowers were everywhere; the U-shaped tables were magnificently covered with blue and gold flowers. A large floral centerpiece, another gift from the staff, dominated the head table. A huge beautifully decorated cake, the work of the club's chef and his assistants, was placed on an adjacent table.

The two top barkeeps were busily engaged in icing Champagne, gift from the club. Then 8 bells sounded and the show was on! UnionTribune reporters and a photographer were on hand busily interviewing and catching pictures.

It was the time of "Do you remember when?" The picture shows Bert Rodgers, Lil Herndon and Possum Webb busily engaged in remembering!

Mess call sounded and brought this phase to a close. The Right Rev. Harold L. Bowen, retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado, a close friend and frequent guest of the SD '16'17ers luncheons, gave the invocation, after which all hands stood with heads bowed in remembrance of those who had gone before. The food was a special menu of the chef for the occasion.

The MC, Bunny Cochrane, called upon Eleanor Young and Martha Joy for a few words. Bishop Bowen spoke eloquendy and briefly.

At the head table was the daughter of Harris Lyle, Mrs. Ereline Harrington, who

favored us with a pleasing talk. At the same table was the nephew of Mary and Milo Miles, Lt. John C Kirdand '61, Freddie's uncle, who is a dead ringer for the Kirtlands. John had recently completed a special course and was on leave which would expire the next day when he was to report to SFC for transportation to Vietnam. He gave an excellent talk. Red Keady, a past president of the class, made the first toast in a gracious manner. Ing Kiland then proposed a toast to '16 along with '17's congratulations. Count Grassie and B. Cochrane did the honors of cake cutting.

By now the afternoon was well along. The Keadys and the Floods had flown down from SFC that day and had made reservations to return the same day. After benediction by the Bishop, that gang took off and the informal 50th reunion was over—never to be forgotten.

Those attending, besides our honor guests. Bishop Bowen, Eleanor Young and Martha Joy and Jerry Bogan: Duke Carrington, AUene and George Chapline, Polly and Bunny Cochrane, Eleanor and Merrill Comstock, Chuck Emerson, Spike Fahrion, Rosy Feineman, Marge and Leon Fiske, Connie and Pep Flood, Vada and Charlie Gilliam, Pablo Goen, Angle and Count Grassie, Faye and Fred Haeberle, Muriel and Lil Herndon, Esther and Hook Jenkins, Emily and Red Keady, Isabelle and Ing Kiland and their guest, Dot Brewer, Dolly and Joe Loventhal, Harris Lyle and his daughter, Ereline Harrington; Ruby and Soc McGinnis, Mary and Milo Miles and their nephew, John C Kirdand; Marie and Bert Rodgers, Marguerite and Amos Root, Judy and EP Sauer, Clara and Tommy Sprague, Gilda and Jack Terhune, Kathleen and Possum Webb, Gayle and Bo Wells, Ben Wyatt. Hasta Luego, Amigos.

EAST COAST The following comments have been taken from replies to the Reunion Bulletin. They should make us appreciate how fortunate are we who are able to attend.

Elsie FUREY—"I think all the class for extending that nice invitation to attend all the festivities but I couldn't bear it. Have a wonderful reunion and I will be thinking of you."

HOLMES—"Sorry I can't be present but hope it will be most successful."

Mrs. GILL—"Thank you so much for your consideration of the class widows. I do appreciate your invitation to be one of your guests but unfortunately I don't see how I can make it."

Evelyn JONES—"I take this occasion to thank the class for Shipmate which always arrives promptly full of interesting news and articles.

Surely no other class could be more considerate and generous to its widows. I wish you all many happy reunions."

LYLE—"Much to my regret I do not believe I can make the reunion. Travel and miscellaneous getting around is too much of a chore."

"Do you remember when?" Capt. R. E. Webb, VAdm. B. J. Rodgers and Capt. Linton Herndon at a '16 50th reunion

Courtesy of the San Diego Union

West Coast Sec'y, Cdr. E. F . Cochrane, USN (Ret.), 4315 Avalon Blvd.

San Diego 3. Calif.

Corr. Sec'y, Mrs. Leon F. Brown 20 Southgate Avenue Annapolis, Md. 21401

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MAYFIELD—"Sorry I can't be present for our 50th anniversary. Best wishes to all."

Frances MILLER—"I regret I will be unable to make the reunion. Hope you all have a wonderful time."

Margaret RYAN (JB)—"My regards to the class of 1916. I continue to enjoy Shipmate.

Many thanks for sending it to me."

SAUER—"I am indeed sorry that I will not be with you but doctor says No, better stay here where I can get my rest."

TERHUNE—"Regret to advise we will not be able to attend the reunion. Our health is not up to it. Believe us regretful. Our best wishes to those more fortunately situated and what about staging the 60th on the west coast.'"

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Sec'y, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, USNR (Ret.) 248 King George St., Annapolis, Md. 21401

It is with deep regret that the death of Leonard DOUGHTY, Jr. is reported. Deatii occurred at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis on 8 Aug., with no formal burial ceremony. After cremation his ashes were scattered on the Severn.

Len was a member of the class of 1915 at West Point but resigned yearling year and joined us in May 1913. He was a noted fencer and captain of our fencing team. He was retired on 1 July 1939 as a commander but was recalled and served until March 1945 as a captain, when he was again retired. Since that time he has lived on the Severn. He is survived by his widow, the former Evelyn Swann, and by a stepdaughter, Billie Alexander Todd (Mrs. Gordon Todd). He leaves a host of friends who will miss him sorely.

Pi and Marion PARK have "Possum's Point" in Virginia and are looking for a place without so much ground.

Nick BALL has sent in a contribution to Walt's "flower fund." He did not say whether or not he would be at our 50th next May. We hope he will come.

At a recent class luncheon everyone agreed that it was better that the class provide the money to sponsor the wardroom for the 17th company. A check for $500 was forwarded.

Your class president now requests donations from individual members of the class to replace the $500 expended from the class account.

Checks should be made payable to "The Call of 1917, U.S.N.A." and forwarded to RAdm. Walter C Calhoun, 4230 Fordham Rd., N.W., Washington, D. C 20016. Remember there have been no class dues for the past 30 years!

This announcement is not expected to reach all members of the class as many are on vacation, traveling and out of the country, so pass the word along.

Mary Collins, the wife of Ross F. COLLINS, died on 3 May after a long illness. Services were held in the Naval Academy Chapel, with interment in the Naval Academy Cemetery. The class sent flowers.

Mary was very active during World War II when she worked on the placement desk of the Civilian Defense Volunteer office, then served with the Veterans Information Service in Washington. She organized the Craft Shop of Historic Annapolis, Inc., and was chairman of the Arts and Crafts Show held at St. John's College for benefit of the organization's restoration fund.

She was a founding member of the Old Annapolis Towne Garden Club.

As a member of the Naval Academy Women's Club, she served on its executive board for many years, and was scholarship chairman and also instructed the ceramics group. She was a member of the Christ Child Society, and of the Naval Academy Chapel Guild when, as chairman, she was in charge of many of the June Week weddings.

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A native of Versailles, Ky., she and Ross were married in 1941. Thirteen years ago they purchased and restored their home at Cornhill Street, Annapolis.

Besides Ross she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Thomas E. Karlson of Derwood, Md.; a stepson, Col. Ross L. Collins, USAR, stationed in Vietnam; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Arthur M. Lilley of San Antonio, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Clarence W. Lambert of Pleasant Hill, Md., and seven grandchildren.

NOTES Chippo and Edith ROGERS, traveling in Jugoslavia, ran into Jack Opie '24, living there. He advised them to drive down the Dalmatian Coast —good roads, wonderful scenery.

Walt and Louise CALHOUN left on 29 June for the Scandinavian countries. They flew to London, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, then by road through Denmark, Sweden and Norway, returning by air in early August.

Sec'y, RAdm. E. E. Duvall. USN (Ret.) Apt. 755-B, The Westchester Washington, D. C. 20016 A welcome report from Don CURTIS was mailed in May from the Puerto Rico Sheraton Hotel in San Juan where he and Cess were visiting incident to a POW reunion. Prior to that they spent 8 days in Jamaica and 17 more days island hopping in the Caribbean, then journeyed homeward, stopping in Florida to see Jack and Betty Phillips and Buddy and Genevieve Wieber.

In a letter to Elizabedi and Vince MURPHY, Florence Bledsoe outlined the "Brownell" tour that she and Mac are taking, commencing in Paris, and which takes them through France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, ending in London. They expect to fly home over the Polar route.

Lloyd E. CLIFFORD, who makes his home in Berkeley, Calif., has been teaching mechanical engineering there iEor 14 years, retiring from that job in June 1963. In 1964 he and Eleanor spent over a year in Europe. They picked up a Volvo sedan in Copenhagen and drove in every country outside the Iron Curtain, covering about 17,000 miles. At the Officers' Club, Rota, Spain, they celebrated New Year's Eve which they described as a "real swinger of an event," complete with delicious food and champagne. Of all the countries visited, the Cliffords liked Switzerland, Italy, and Austria best and in that order. Quoting from their letter: "not having Charlie Chaplain's income, unfortunately, that first choice was out as a place to live." However, after a year's sampling of places overseas they decided that the San Francisco Bay area couldn't be topped for their money and disposition and so, at present, they are back in Berkeley where they have many memories and 3600 slides (that's 180 rolls) to show for their vagabond tour.

From Bill DOMER, we have had a very good suggestion regarding presentation of service swords. Bill's sword was carried first by an uncle, Adm. Richard Inch, then by Bill, then

by Domer's brother. Upon the latter's death, the sword came back to Bill who, having no male heirs, hated "to think that some antique dealer would finally get the old pig-sticker" so he is giving it to a midshipman graduating this year who seems, says Bill, to be proud and happy to have it. Bill has suggested that when the said recipient has no further use for it that the sword be passed on to some midshipman again about to be graduated. Further, Domer writes, perhaps some of our class, or their widows, might like to pass their old hardware along to the graduation class of 1968, or to the Academy itself which could make up its own ground rules. It might further be suggested that 1918 provide first for those graduating from the 18th Company. At any rate, whatever

the method, it is a good idea and we thank you, Bill, for presenting it.

We have just learned that Alexander C. KIDD is now employed by Marryatt, Lane and Company, fabricators of aluminum and marine industrial products and who do engineering and design work. Kidd has been in the hospital and having made a good recovery from an operation reports that he feel better than he has for many years. He promises to attend one of our first Wednesday luncheons on his next visit to Washington.

On Sunday, 19 June, the Cape Cod Council of the Boy Scouts of America dedicated the All Faiths' Memorial Chapel at Yarmouth Port, Mass., in memory of our esteemed classmate Julian D. WILSON and co-worker, Mr. Calvin D. Crawford; both of whom had been very active in scout work on the cape, and as the program stated, their efforts "in scouting have brought the dreams of boys closer to fulfillment."

Hazel Wilson, whose address is now 100 Memorial Dr., Cambridge, Mass. 02142, sent an invitation which was forwarded to classmates in the New England area. Personally, we regretted very much being unable to attend the services of dedication in honor of Julian.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Scott G. Lamb, USN (Ret.) 241 Steeplechase Rd., Devon, Pa. 19333

It is with deep regret that I report the passing of another classmate, RAdm. Joseph R. LANNON, USN (Ret.). Thug died in his home at Del Mar City on 24 July from a heart attack, while viewing TV. Death came swiftiy, mercifully and peacefully.

Services were held and burial took place at Fort Rosecrans, and were attended by the Pop OLDS, the Gadget CRAWFORDS, the Tom JETERS, the Chick CARTERS, Cuthie GRIFFITHS, C R. SMITH, Kay HUNT and Norrie HALL. Bob is survived by his widow, Dorothy, and by one son.

In attendance at the June luncheon at the Army-Navy Club in Washington were Setde, DuVal, Schildhauer, Thurber, Callaghan, Fink and Rochester. As noted previously there are no luncheons in July and August, the next one being on the first Tuesday in September and regularly thereafter.

At the latest report, Carl FINK has received contributions from 60 people for the King DIERDORFF Memorial, comprising 14 from the widows out of 51 listed and 46 of the class out of 114. Contributions to that date amount to $450. If you have not sent in your check as yet, let this be a reminder. And also let it be a reminder in case you are in arrears on your annual class dues. Thanks go to those who have sent in their contributions for the memorial.

I am happy to report that there have been a number of letters from classmates in connection with the Dierdorff memorial. They will be dealt with later in this column.

The Independence County (Arkansas) Chronicle, published by the Independence County Historical Society, carried a nice tribute to Bayard COLYEAR. The Congressional Record of 31 May carried in full the address delivered by Miles DuVAL, tided "Sam Houston, The Washington of the Southwest," held at All Souls Episcopal Church on 19 May, John Shafroth '08, presiding. Amongst those in attendance were Tex and Fay SETTLE. Miles' article is recommended reading. Also worth reading is his updated article on the Panama Canal in the 1966 edition of the Encyclopedia Brittanica.

A nice note from Chick CARMINE in which he reports that all goes well with his family and that they are enjoying life.

The ROCHESTERS have recendy spent a few days at Rehoboth Beach, Betsy's first excursion since her troubles last summer.

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The RENDS have just returned from a trip to England, Wales, Ireland and Paris and report a marvelous trip. Charlie has agreed to act as a west coast correspondent for me and with his help and that of Russ IHRIG and possibly one or two others, my west coast news should improve.

Al JENNINGS talked recendy by telephone with Dick RUSH in Boston and reports that Dick plans on attending our 50th in 1968. Dick is still teaching at Northeastern University in Boston.

Jojo ANDERSON and Marian left for their home in California in early June after his bout in the hospital. He enjoyed a fast recovery.

Walter ANSEL is now out of the hospital and convalescing nicely; Des SINNOTT was operated on in early June and his Dorothy reports a successful operation. No recent news about Demmy DEMAREST. The DYERS went to their summer place in New Hampshire in June. Only recendy I heard from George, who was in the Naval Hospital at Chelsea, Mass. with a bleeding bladder which was operated on when the bleeding stopped.

He had two operations, back to back, and is now doing nicely.

At first, Adaline drove the 260-mile round trip every other day to be with him, then moved to a nearby motel. (I wish I could have been there to help with the driving, Adaline.) One day when she was driving to Chelsea she stopped at a little ice cream shop where she ran into Elmer and Gwen HILL who had recendy returned from a trip to Alaska.

Jimmy HOLLOWAY's son, Jimmy III, '43, currently commanding the ENTERPRISE, has been selected to flag rank, the board going down about 1,000 numbers below the promotion zone to select him as the junior man.

Rex HICKS is out of the hospital with a successful job of hernia tatting.

Dulany DIERDORFF reports continued progress from her serious operation and is doing quite well. She extends a cordial invitation to all classmates and their ladies to drop in to her house after chapel on Sunday, 23 Oct. If proper arrangements can be made, it is planned that the chalice given in King's memory be consecrated before chapel services on the 23rd.

Two excellent letters from Joe BUCHALTER, the first one dated 4 June, at sea en route to Yokohama and the second from Tokyo, dated 13 July, preparatory to returning to the United States. Joe planned on visiting rural and more primitive areas of Japan, including the northern and eastern areas of Hokkaido, western Honshu and Shikoku, with an interpreter-guide. Joe expects to be at our 50th, two years hence.

Gus BOWMAN says his activities these days are limited to raising flowers and vegetables and that his visits east are few and far between.

General and Amy LEE await the arrival of their son and daughter-in-law from Geneva where P. G. has spent the last year as an exchange teacher at the International School.

Dudley BROWN comes up with a good idea: that the '19 west coast contingent get together a charter flight for our 50th reunion. Talk it up out there and see what can be done.

Sophie THOMPSON Smith is now living at 955 I Ave. in Coronado. She and Don will be east for Homecoming in October and to attend his 45th reunion.

In his letter forwarding his check for the Dierdorff Memorial, Fred BELTZ proposes that a memorial plaque be purchased and hung in the 19th Company Wardroom, listing thereon all members of 1919 who were honored with a "combat" decoration.

Leonore Mills writes that Shorty remains about the same. He is still in the Mt. Sanitarium and Hospital at Fletcher, N. C. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

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Russ IHRIG reports all hands on the Peninsula appear to be in good shape. He is back on the firing line and enjoying a golf game at least twice weekly.

The SCHOEFFELS have recendy visited the JENNINGS in Connecticut. Al and Eleanor are taking off with the LAMBS and THURBERS on the A-N Club charter flight to Europe on 6 Sept. with London, Athens, Madrid and Paris as their major objectives.

Dave CLARK advises that he is retiring from his present job at the end of this calendar year, terminating 13 years with the Virginia State Ports Authority. (That's quite a tour, Dave, and one to be proud of.) He reports that he sees John GRIGGS frequently at the club and that Luke GRANT lives in the same area but that he never sees him. Dave is still a devotee of golf but I think his Cackie outshines him.

In a recent foursome with Page Smith, and N. H. Bundy, she shot an 83 from the men's tees whereas Dave shot an 86. In addition, playing from the men's tee, she recently scored an ace on the 155-yard second hole at Princess Anne.

Win BROOKS checks in with a newsy letter about their doings, including Canadian trips in 1965 and a Mexican trip this past April. He recommends a Mexican trip as a "must" for all hands. They also pay visits to their three daughters and grandchildren in Cleveland, Ohio, Scottsdale, Ariz, and Alexandria, Va. Mirba Bryant's trip to the Greek Isles is, in her words, "strenuous but fascinating." This is her first revisit to this area since 1946 when she was there with Swede.

Logan RAMSAY is presendy in the Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, with a variety of complications, including Parkinson's disease. Despite his troubles, he still maintains his unfailing good sense of humor and ability to look on the bright side.

In a good letter, Paul TALBOT tell us that he and Sue are still healthy enough to take care of their home and fruit trees. They grow so much fruit that they are presendy giving away plums, peaches and apricots. He reports a recent trip to King's Canyon National Park which he describes as gorgeous. They joined their daughter, her husband, and their three children there. He advises that Russ IHRIG's recent operation seems to have been a great success.

Marie HUSE's contribution to the Dierdorff memorial was enclosed with a note telling of a recent trip to Scandinavia, Paris and London.

The FERGUSONS arrived in New York on 2 July from seven months on the Continent, all of which they enjoyed.

Dutch WYNKOOP writes that Ransom is in serious condition in the hospital, with no further details. I am also advised that Etheljane SCHETKY is in a Philadelphia hospital with a severe reaction from her cobalt treatments.

A report from Tomb SULLIVAN that he and Mary Jane have spent a few days at Beach Haven Terrace, N. J., visiting her brother and wife; unfortunately, they were called home by the serious illness of Jane's sister. Marge.

An excellent letter has just arrived from Charlie REND, with news concerning many of our west coast contingent.

Charlie had just returned to Palo Alto from a visit with his son and daughter-in-law in San Diego. Charlie, Jr., is a lieutenant in the Naval Medical Corps and is the medical officer of the PRAIRIE. Charlie and Helen saw the Talbots two weeks ago.

JoJo ANDERSON is coming along nicely, healthwise. You have our best wishes, JoJo. Venus SHORT and his good wife are about to sell their present home and move to Southern California.

Harold CHALLENGER has retired, as previously reported, from his post as professor at Menlo College.

Charlie reports Russ IHRIG as having made a splendid recovery from his recent stomach operation, as being able to eat anything, playing golf daily and gaining weight. Three cheers, Russâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;keep it up.

More on the RENDs' trip, previously referred to: Their first point of call was London, followed by an English tour by hired car, with a college student as driver. They stayed in Stratford-onAvon for 2 days and enjoyed every minute of it.

Their two weeks in Ireland was outstanding.

They took a bus tour while there, visiting Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Killarney and Cork and recommend this way of touring. In Paris, they had a reunion with Charlie's Irish-French relatives.

They spoke no English and Charlie no French but Helen filled the void, speaking French fluendy. The Rends had a ball with this group, who ranged in age from 83 years to 14 months.

Many thanks, Charlie, for your newsy letter and your help.

Bill FERGUSON reports a marvelous trip and that they are glad to be home once again, after 7 months of tripping.

The medicos have the situaiton well in hand and Tom WYNKOOP expects Ransom home within a few days.

Florence PELZMAN is visiting on Cape Cod at the moment, then will take off for Scandinavia in September. We'll be looking for you over there, Florence.

Sylvia NELSON has had recent visits with her children and grandchildren. Nelsons and Lees.

Nellie Stevens writes that she is planning on having once again the annual after-Homecoming game party on 22 Oct. at her home, 213 King George St. Tar and Phyllis TARBUTTON are co-hosting with Nellie this year. This party has become as much of an institution for the class as the Homecoming.

Sec'y, Capt. Roswell B. Daggett, USN (Ret.), P. O. Box 201 Annapolis, Md. 21404 The attendance was off at the monthly luncheon at the Army-Navy Club on 27 May with 18 present, but bounced back on 24 June with 24 classmates and one guest. Those attending in June were: Bryan, Christmas, Crist, Crowe, Fred Cunningham, Curts, Daggett, Haff, Hague, Savvy Harrison, Holsinger, Felix Johnson, Lyon, Mansfield, Mead, Nibecker, Osborn, Page, Patterson, Pearson, Plaskett, Clyde Smith, Thompson and Wachder. Our guest was Fred Thomas, Jr., son of our recently deceased classmate Lt. Col. Fred THOMAS, USA (Ret.). Fred, Jr., is in the Foreign Service. It was a pleasure having Marion CRIST with us. He was north on a visit from Miami.

Classmates will be most pleased to learn that the Twentieth Company, which is sponsored by our class, was designated the Color Company during the past June Week festivities. Jack LYON sent the following message to the Company Officer, Capt. J. A. Schuyler, USMC: "Please accept for yourself and extend to the Twentieth Company the congratulations of the Class of 1920 for a job very repeat very well done in winning the color competition."

In the group picture of the 1920 party at Felix and Fay JOHNSON's Jubilee Farm appearing in the May issue, their two pointer dogs will be noted. Felix and Fay have been saddened recently by the loss of both dogs. Remus died first while undergoing an operation for cancer and later old Juba had to be put to sleep due to paralysis in his rear legs. Fortunately Felix has Base, who is Juba's great-grandson, and they hope to get another puppy in the near future. Juba leaves 163 puppies in the county so his tribe goes marching on.

Harry MARKELL writes on the letterhead of Snell Isle Properties, Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla., 45

that he is sorry Felix did not issue an Alnav for his party as he and Sybil would have gladly driven the thousand miles. He requests that all other party-givers take notice. I can assure them they would have felt well repaid for making the two thousand miles round trip. Harry continues to have extensive real estate interests. He says retirement is still a sweet dream which he supposes is the price he must pay for casting off his Navy ties. He adds that the most incredible and yet nicest thing that has happened to him in recent years has been the fortuitous purchase of a 250 slip and repair marina. And so, he says, come on ye 1920 boatmen, for here are free moorings, if space is available. This offer may even cause Ken REED to buy another boat. Because of the reference to Jimmy NOLAN in the February issue Harry was able to locate Jimmy in St. Petersburg and reports him as looking fine and seeming fit as a fiddle. Harry ended by enclosing something that I know will make our class treasurer, Don OSBORN, most happy as he surely needs it and more, too.

The May issue also motivated Roy SACKETT to send in a word from Coronado. Since their visit to Annapolis at last homecoming, they made a brief visit to Texas to help their eldest granddaughter graduate from Texas Women's University and then convoyed her to California where she is secretary to Texas Instruments in Inglewood. This fall they have signed for the IBERIA, a round-the-world P & O liner scheduled to leave San Diego on 27 Oct., going west. After two months and a lot of ports, they expect to get off in Lisbon and spend a month or so in Portugal and Spain with a Hertz U-Drive-It. Roy reports Joe TALBERT recendy had a cataract operation but is now doing well in spite of a nasty case of staph. Joe's daughter, Mrs. Bulmer, visited in Coronado enroute to the Blumers' next duty. As of early June, Rocky TOWNSEND was momentarily expecting another grandchild. Roy also said that Mary Pendleton was recendy in the area en route to the Orient and they were happy to see her looking so well.

He adds that his neighbor Elwood TILLSON is having a busy summer with families of both son and daughter. Their son-in-law. Bill Metzger '43, is en route from WestPac to Washington and Spain and their son John is going from command of a nuclear submarine in the Pacific to the staff at the War College. Roy says they hope to make it to the 50th in 1969. I hope, in the meantime. Jack Lyon succeeds in getting someone to chairman that event. No soap, so far!

Allen HOBBS' widow. Fay, became a grandmother again when a daughter, Allison Marie, was born in San Diego on 5 May to Allen Hobbs, Jr. '54, and Mrs. Hobbs. Fay now has eight grandchildren. Allen, Jr. resigned from the Navy in 1962 and is an engineer with the telephone company in San Diego. I am pleased to report that Bill MARTIN made a rapid recovery from a hernia operation recendy performed at the Naval Hospital, Annapolis. Your scribe and his better half, who types this column, recently enjoyed two days with H o and Ruth SEXTON at their home in Vermont. Ho is still troubled with arthritis which gready handicaps his activity. They have promised to take an apartment in Annapolis next winter.

Paul HEINEMAN sent me a note telling how he and Eddie BRASHEARS recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of their induction at the Naval Academy on 6 June 1916. Paul and Emily visited Eddie and Kay aboard their boat, KATHERINE II, which was docked for a few days at the Annapolis Yacht Club. Later diey dined with them at the Yacht Club. Kay and Eddie enjoyed revisiting old haunts in Annapolis and the Academy. Paul says they look wonderful, the same as always. Many will recall that Eddie resigned in 1922. He remains active in the Drake Hotels operations in Chicago as chairman of the board. Eddie Jr. is president of the Drake and Charles is president of the Drake Suburban. Eddie and Kay also have a 46

home in Florida. The captain of their boat ferries the craft between Florida and Chicago to suit their convenience.

Other recent visitors to Annapolis were Ed and Mary McMENEMY. You will recall their serious automobile accident which was reported in the March issue. You will be happy to know that they have made complete recoveries and look splendid. They were on quite an extended automobile trip. They left home in Longview, Tex., in mid-June and visited Grif Herring '21, in Dayton, Va. From there they came to Annapolis and Washington and then to Manchester, Conn., for the 50th reunion of Ed's high school class. He has a sister residing in Manchester.

They intend to visit nephews in N. Y. state and to enter Canada via Niagara Falls and then on to Winnipeg. From there they plan to return to Texas arriving home in late July. Ed says he is anxious to get home as soon as possible to try out a 15-ft. knockabout which he recently built.

Ellsworth McEATHRON has a new address: 826 LaCadena Ave., Apt. B., Arcadia, Calif.

91007. Chester and Evelyn BECK were in Annapolis recendy and indicated they might move here from N. Y. if they can find something suitable. Pat PATTERSON has finally retired from teaching and has placed his Washington home on the market and expresses an interest in living in Crab Town. The 21 of us now here would welcome the addition of Chester and Pat. Wee and Walter CHRISTMAS journeyed to Milwaukee over Memorial Day weekend to attend the marriage of their son Larry to Miss Sylvia Vilcins of that city. Larry was attended by his brother, LCdr. Walter Christmas '55, as best man. The bride is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and has been a social worker in Chicago. Larry is research officer on the staff of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission. After a honeymoon in Mexico the young couple are making their home in Chicago.

During our 45 th reunion we had the pleasure of having Wally and Sueno HIGGINS with us from Japan. Wally writes that during the past year he has not been up to battery but now feels as good as new. After living in Yokosuka for 18 years, they have recendy built a new home in Atsugi Heights which he labels "Higgins Hangover Haven # 3 . " Also over a year ago, they visited Hawaii and bought a home for retirement purpose in Kailua. His son Richard and family are presendy keeping this house warm for them. Dick is with the Navy Oceanographic Service in Honolulu. The Hangover Haven house is built western style on Wally's side and Japanese style on Sueno's side. When Wally was in the hospital, Sueno had a Hawaiian garden built on his side and Wally figures she thinks if she can make it Hawaiian enough he will settle for retirement in Japan.

Wally's business card designates him as an industrial consultant. He mentions having made frequent trips to Okinawa, Bangkok and Saigon and the servicing of his regular clients. In addition he is in the process of starting a new business in order to avoid the "tin cup" in his old age. This involves the development of a prefabricated traditional Japanese room complete with tatami, shoji, fusuma, tokonoma, etc., to be assembled in a standard western style bedroom. Maybe Benny DECKER will understand.

I don't! It was nice hearing from him and it will be interesting to see where he locates upon retirement. But I sincerely hope nothing will prevent their favoring us with their presence at our 50th in 1969.

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Acting Sec'y, Homer Eimers 3028 New Mexico Ave., N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016

The following letter from Dorothea McQuiston was received at Alumni House: "I've received word that the class of 1921 has made a contribution to the Navy-Marine

Residence Foundation in Mac's memory. I appreciate it very much but since I'm not able to thank each member personally, please publish this note in the '21 news in Shipmate.

"Our son and daughter join me in sending thanks to all of you, and to you (Admiral Fitzgerald) for helping with the funeral arrangement and serving as pallbearer.

"Mac was always proud to be a member of the class of '21 and had been looking forward to the 45th reunion."

We are sorry to report that Mildred Louise Herbst Misson, the wife of Clinton A. MISSON, died on 18 July of a heart ailment in New Scotland, N. Y. Serices were held in the Bethlehem Chapel, Washington National Episcopal Cathedral, with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

A fourth-generation resident of Washington, D. C until she moved to New Scotland in 1960, she was graduated from George Washington University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. During World War II she was active as a Red Cross Gray Lady, and had taken part in numerous community activities.

Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. George R. Cooper, Jr. and Mrs. Samuel F. Powell, III and a brother. Dr. William P. Herbst of Washington, D. C From Mobile, Ala. comes news of the selection of Monty EATON, by the Alabama Society of Professional Engineers, as the "Engineer of Year."

Monty was given the award for his work in promoting professionalism of engineering in Alabama.

Monty is Dean of Engineering at the University of South Alabama.

A magazine that recendy passed over our desk had the following to say about Louis BENOIST: "Louis Auguste Benoist, a native of St. Louis and a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, is president of the Almaden Vineyards of California, producers of celebrated varietal wines, champagnes, sherries, ports and brandy. He is also president (since 1943) of the Lawrence Warehouse Co., largest field warehouse organization in the country. After Annapolis Mr. Benoist served as a naval officer for several years before entering the business world. He was first associated with the Illinois Power and Light Ck). in Chicago, later resigning to join Dillon, Reed and Co. "The Almaden Vineyards, which Mr. Benoist and some friends bought for a hobby in 1940, date back to 1852 when a Frenchman from Bordeaux planted cuttings from his native land in his vineyard along Guadalupe Creek near Los Gatos, California.

Benoist chose the name, 'Almaden,' because of the quick-silver mines in the Coastal Range in central California. Almaden has widened its land holdings to one of the largest vineyards in California, including those at Paicines in the rolling foothills of the Gabilan Mountains, in San Benito County. It also has three wine tasting gardens in the area.

"Civic leader, sportsman, and patron of the arts, Louis Benoist is a prime contributor to the California Legion of Honor in San Francisco."

The Congressional Record of recent date contained a statement of Senator Hart of Michigan which let us know how the people of Michigan feel about another of our classmates, Talbot (Red) SMITH: "Senator Hart. Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, as often happens, we find it incumbent on occasions to make an introduction that we almost wish we had an engagement elsewhere. This happens not to be such an introduction. This is one that I would break any kind of appointment to make. And I will tell you why.

"I think, in Talbot Smith, the committee will have the benefit of a man whose background is most extraordinary. I know the committee has seen a brief biographical summary. Even the bare bones of that will suggest the accuracy of my observation.

SHIPMATE

"Here is a graduate of the Naval Academy.

He served as a naval officer for some 10 year's.

And then he appeared at Ann Arbor and got a master's degree in chemical engineering. And then later he appeared at the law school at Ann Ajrbor, and after establishing a record that admits him to the Order of the Coif, he becomes a lawyer. About 10 years as a professor of law at Missouri and the University of California.

And then he engages in the general practice of law in Michigan.

"And his public service begins about 15 years ago. He accepted an appointment to the Michigan Corrections Commission. And there he opened a lot of windows, somewhat in the style of Senator Scott's reminiscences about Philadelphia magistrates.

"And he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Michigan. He served for some 6 or 7 years. It was toward the end of that period that Dean Pound wrote a letter, which we in Michigan prize, in which he claimed friendship with Talbot Smith. Dean Pound was discussing appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States, and he said that in his role as a professor, and head of a legal institution, he had occasion to read the reports of courts of record across the country.

And there appeared to be, from a reading of these opinions, four men in this country qualified, by demonstrated judicial talent, for appointment to the Supreme Court. One is now Justice Brennan. Justice Traynor was the second.

Justice Schaefer was third. And Talbot Smith was the fourth.

"And I am delighted, therefore, to be able to present to you a judge who is a really good judge, and a delightful person."

In attendance at the class lunch on 27 July at the Army-Navy Town Club were Blackie Loker, Bill Cone, Ken Noble, John Waters, Jim Dudley, Country Moore, Charlie Smith, Burton Biggs, Jim Hamilton, Dan Gallery, Heber Brumbaugh, Joe Bolger, Charlie Wellborn and Homer Eimers.

Bill Cone, who came east to attend the wedding of his granddaughter, filled us in on the happenings in San Francisco.

Jim and Emily DUDLEY recendy became great-grandparents. This is the first instance of a great-grandchild born to a member of our class that has come to our attention. Congratulations to Jim and Emily.

The date of the 45th reunion (20-23 Oct.) is drawing nearer—don't delay your preparations to attend. The committee is doing a grand job and this promises to be the best yet. Let us know if we can do anything to assist you in your plans.

SAN FRANCISCO NOTES On 4 June '21ers in the San Francisco Bay Area celebrated a "curtain raiser" 45th reunion.

Scene of the very successful party was the Casa de la Vista, Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Treasure Island where the cocktail hour started at 6:30 followed by dinner at eight served to about seventy. Midway in the cocktail hour we were starded by the appearance at the entrance of a midshipman in a "monkey jacket." How could this be, we wondered, right on the eve of June Week.' Or were our drinks perhaps stronger than we thought.'' Finally someone solved the mystery. It was Jimmie HARRIS all dolled up in Tommy (M. E.) THOMAS' midshipman uniform (which had been stashed away in the attic all these years) plus a toupee that fooled everyone. Of course this got the party under way in great style and from then on it was really a ball. Actually, Jimmie (with hair) looked just about as he did 45 years ago. The only others who might have qualified to get into that suit are our two Nicks—Carter and Coulter!

The dining room with tables for 6, 8 and 10 was appropriately decorated with yellow and blue flowers, and the many beautifully gowned women gave an added touch of brilliance. Soon after the first course the orchestra started "boomA U G U S T - S E PT E M B E R ,

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Upper left: Frank Talbot, A. B. Cook and Hank Divol swapped yarns. Upper right: Jimmy's new hair and suit made ladies feel young, (from left) Gypsie Coulter, Vera Harris, Pat Carlisle, Marion Entwhistle and Tram Roland. Center: Jimmy Harris arrived in new hair and ancient uniform. Both were appreciated

by Al Main in the background. Lower left: the Gordon Parks, up from Southern California, give the dope to Kay Moore while Bob Lewis listens. Lower right: Joe Connoly (left) tried to convince Looie Entwhistle of something while Gail Morgan, who came from Florida for the affair, looked on.

drip-drip." Someone must have tipped the leader off that this was a senior citizen affair and to go easy. It didn't take long to correct the impression that this group is in its dotage, and from then on we were swinging to requested "Margie," "Who," and even more current tunes; waltzing to "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," "Sweetheart of Sigma Chi." Quite a segment even attempted (with some measure of success) to recapture the rhythm of the Charleston! The only real difference between this and the soirees of yesteryear was that it broke up about midnight—and some of us had difficulty dragging ourselves out of the sack the next morning.

We were disappointed that, unlike the 40th, we were able to entice only three "foreign" couples—the Gordy PARKS of Santa Monica (incidentally Alice brought the souvenir fan she received as a favor of the class German 45 years ago); the A. B. COOKS of Cucamonga; and the Gail MORGANS of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., who were awarded an empty botrie of "Panther Sweet" (provided by Turk WIRTH) for coming the greatest distance to join us.

Maior-domo of the affair was Johnny MADDEN, and Peggie SCHWIEN was responsible for decorations and table arrangements.

Other members of the committee were: Ab CARLISLE, Joe CONNOLLY, R. K. DAVIS, Scup MILLER and Charlie ROLAND. Turk WIRTH contributed a copy of the Class of 1921 March, "Who's Who in Navy Blue," composed for the class by John Philip Souza—"The moon

is shining on the rippling waves, the stars are twinkling in the evening sky. And in our dreams Tecumseh sofdy tells. We'll be admirals by and by." Turk also brought information sheets of air line rates and schedules between San Francisco and Washington to assist those planning to rendezvous in Crabtown for the main event in October. We don't know how many will go, but at least we did mark the occasion with a memorable event out here!

Piggie and Bess SCHWIEN left soon after the reunion for Hawaii where they are "house sitting" for the Dave JOHNSONS who are vacationing somewhere on the mainland. Before he left Piggie declared he would contest Ole Olsen at golf, but since Ole has reduced his handicap to 9, and Piggie hasn't been playing much, we are wondering how it's going.

Charles and Virginia WOODSON took off via MATS shorriy after 4 July for an extended trip to the Orient and Far East. From Manila they wrote: ". . . We are still on home time. This morning we awoke at 2:30 and went down .o the coffee shop and got in on the end of night life . . . wild! Had an auto trip to Lake Taal.

Aren't these drivers wild.? Each one rushes headlong for the same spot and at the last minute everybody gives a litde and all is well. . . ." The Woodsons unfortunately missed the class reunion party. Son Phillip selected that very day to be married in Los Angeles.

Jim and Corinne REISINGER threw their annual Independence Day "beer bustin" party 47

at their lagoon home in Belvedere on 2 July for upwards of 80 friends. It was a perfect day and, as always, the affair was a howling success . . . literally this time, for the guests had to sing for their supper. Prizes were awarded the worst voices that were appraised by the judges as "doleful, badder than bad, painful, deafening," etc. Ann Thayer and R. K. Davis were among the winners.

Paul and Mary HOWARD entertained at cocktails on 9 July in the Treasure Room of the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club in honor of their children, Barbara and Bob Greenleaf of New Jersey. It was a gay and beautiful party, enhanced by a large group of attractive young people.

On 16 July the Johnny McQUEENS gave the second in a series of delightful Samrday luncheons in the patio of their Menlo Park home. The day was bright and exacdy the right temperature for eating outdoors. We couldn't help feeling sorry for our friends sweltering in the eastern heat.

SAN DIEGO NOTES The San Diego '2Iers held their regular monthly luncheon at MCRD on 26 July. Leo Stafford found R. A. Earle Lowell in the area and brought him along, and we were glad to see him again, after many years for most of us.

Also, it was nice to have A. B. Cook from Cucamonga, of the old Jack Benny program fame.

Regulars present were Butterfield, Dodds, Fewel, Gorry, McKee, Miller, O'Brien, Perdue, Schell, Stafford, Tallman, Tarbuck and Wray.

Rex Tallman, now retired from Merrill, Lynch, and Eppie Schell are making plans for European jaunts. Frankie and Rex will leave on 24 Oct. in the DIEMERDYK of the Holland-American Line out of Los Angeles.

The Tallmans have announced the marriage of their daughter, Carol, and William Patterson Bivens, III, on 16 June in Christ Episcopal Church, Coronado. The bride attended the Cours Maintenon, Cannes, France; the Francis Parker School of San Diego, and is a graduate of Dana Hall School, Wellesley, Mass. She then studied at the University of Strasburg, France, and the University of California at Santa Barbara, from where she was graduated this year. The groom is a graduate of the University of Chattanooga (magna cum laude) and is studying for his Master's at the University of California at Santa Barbara. They are living in Santa Barbara.

Hook BUTTERFIELD, who is doing an excellent job in organizing these affairs, was unanimously re-elected to serve as our area class chairman for another year.

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It is now planned to have a "dedication" of the room at our 45th reunion when class officers and a large number of our classmates will be in Annapolis. In the interim, contributions will be gratefully received by Sherman Clark, 116 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis, Md. or J. W. Guider, Litdeton, N. H. Offers of paintings, photographs, and other "hardware" should be made through Sherman Clark to ensure that they fall within the Superintendent's guidelines and to prevent duplications. Sherman will notify the class through these pages and by individual letters when a "most needed and wanted" list is firmed up. He will be glad to have your suggestions on the project.

Ted and Tri ZINN recently returned from a trip which included Spain, Portugal and Morocco. After that memorable experience Tri has been more than busy getting the wheels running again at Aladdin's Lamp Shop; and we suppose Ted has had his hands full out at the ranch in Sedalia.

Friends of Charlie CATER will be saddened to learn of the death of his wife, Margaret, who passed away at Noble Army Hospital, Fort McClellan, Ala. on 23 May. Besides Charley her immediate survivors are a daughter, Mildred Cater Brandt Butler, son, Charles J. Cater, Jr., and six grandchildren. I know that I speak for the class in extending our sincere sympathies to him and the family.

The photo of a group of classmates was taken in San Diego last summer when John and Mary Ellen HARPER visited Jack's fadier, Mr. I. O. Harper who is 94 years of age, and sister, Mrs. Marion Bushnell, the widow of Carl Bushnell '21. From left to right they are: bottom row— Katherine Beattie, Ferissa Huffman, Ruth Murphy and Mary Ellen Harper. Middle row—the late Tom Beattie, Savvy Huffman, Marion Murphy and John Harper. Top row—Phil and Peggy Omohundro and Marion Hadley.

It is with deep regret that I pass on the sad news written to me by "Tommy" Suits. Her brother, Paul S. THOMSON, died suddenly on 11 July at Reno, Nev. Apparendy, 'VVhitey suffered a heart attack while vacationing in the West.

The marriage of Mrs. Cynthia Sanborn Smith of New Orleans to Capt. William Lynch Ware, USN (Ret.), of Sewanee, Tenn. and Woodstock, Va., was celebrated on 11 June at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Henry H. W. Miles. Following a motor trip to California, British Columbia and Mexico City, the couple will divide their time between New Orleans and Woodstock. Bill writes that they expect to be in New Orleans from Christmas through Madri Gras. Then to Europe for a few months. Congratulations to you both.

Cy OLCH advises that Hen and Olivia Parry and he had lunch during the Parrys' trip around Europe. Seems that Hen and his golfing companion had ideas of breaking par on the best that Ireland, Scoriand and England had to offer.

Cy closed with, "We hadn't seen each other in 40 years—long time since we'd done Europe together way back."

Classmates in the Washington area have had the sad duty of acting as pallbearers for two deceased members of '22 in recent months. Don Johnston and Lowe Bibby participated in the services for Chick LITTLE. Shortly after Anderson, Bardett, Bibby, Clay, Coleman, Espe, Fink and Jarrett were pallbearers for Shorty PEMBERTON. Kind letters have been received from Gay Litde and Ruth Pemberton thanking the class for flowers, and expressing appreciation for the honorary pallbearers and attendance of classmates at the burial services.

Harold STEVENS has retired from Berea College. He and Peg are now residing at 1102 Grosvenor Park Apartments, 10500 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md. 20852.

Helen PEDERSEN has decided to remain in Florida for the time being. Islamorada will be the center of her activity until further notice.

Looks like Bill CREW has retired. At any rate he sent us a POD Form 3523, indicating that after 1 Sept. 1966, he will depart Los Alamos and live at 815 Camino de Fray Marcos, Tucson, Arizona 85718.

Our eagle-eyed Veep spotted a picture in the New York Times. Henry INGRAM was one of 20 contestants—out of 21,636 who entered the Value Line contest in stock market judgment— who selected stocks that did better than Value Line's own contest selections. Harry was awarded 100 bucks.

Sec'y, Gerald A. Stacey, Golden Propeller Farm, R2 Box 146, Mercersburg, Pa. 17236

As some of our widely scattered classmates may not know, each company at the Academy now has a wardroom, very similar to a ship's wardroom—comfortable chairs, coffee corner, books and magazines, TV and/or radio and record player. Though the government has supplied some essentials, a number of classes have sponsored wardrooms and provided gifts—either hardware or cash—through the Midshipmen's Welfare Fund. A Superintendent's Committee is now finalizing guidelines for donations, but already they are accepting gifts of cash and would like to have pledges or "statements of intention" for an annual contribution of about $100 for upkeep, additions or replacements.

Our class has sponsored the wardroom of the 22 nd Company and Clyde King appoined Sherman Clark as the project manager for the class.

At his request Duke Guider sent $350 from class funds to the Midshipmen's Welfare Fund as our initial contribution. It is planned to raise about 48

$3,000 for an endowment that will provide an annual income of about $100 in perpetuity for the upkeep of the room.

Several of our classmates have presented copies of their books to the wardroom: Jasper Holmes sent Underseas Victory, his latest book (to be reviewed in the August Naval Institute Proceedings), as well as a copy of Open Fire which contains some of the submarine stories he wrote under the pseudonym "Alec Hudson." Our Ambassador, Bill Sebald, has presented a copy of his book With MacArthur In fapan and Henry Eccles is presenting copies of his books. Operational Naval Logistics, Logistics in the National Defense and Military Concepts and Philosophy.

'22 San Diego, Summer '65.

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There will be a 1922 cocktail-buffet in the Blue Room, Ward Hall following the NavyWilliam and Mary football game on Saturday, 22 Oct. Details will be provided in the mail well ahead of time. If you plan to be on hand for Homecoming and have not received the dope on the dinner, drop me a note and the return mail will bring you up to date.

Mostest of the bestest, Abe.

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Sec'y and Recorder, Capt. Charles Beaumont, USN, Ret. 37 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, Md. 21401

Al RICHARDS and Brick ROBERTS are off on a venturesome bit of travel this summer.

Along with some business matters Brick sent the following news in a letter: Duke and Hat WILLIAMS staged a delightful '23 party at their home in Greenbrae, Calif.

Besides the pleasure of a general get-together one of the purposes was to wish Al and Brick a bon voyage for their trip to northern parts in Al's mobile land cruiser, a Clark Cortez.

Although several '23ers in the Bay Area could not attend, the following were present: Mickey and Louise O'Regan, Bill and Esther Stock, Charlie and Ruth Walker, Clipper and Frances Bowers, Cabell and Marian Gwathmey, Ike and Adelaide Teuscher, Bill Thayer, his sister Helen Wark and guest Marian Anderson; Jo and Barry Chapman, Eddie and Suzie Duncan, Burt and Donna Davis, Duke and Hat Williams, Al Richards and Brick Roberts.

Army ARMKNECHT crashed through with die following letter: "Dear Charlie, I guess I'd better chronicle my re-retirement. Finished up 13 years teaching (after 34 years of active) as an associate prof, of civil engineering at Northeastern University here in Boston. On graduation day I also got a brand new sheepskin—another Master's, this time an M.A., English major, with a thesis translating several of Agnes Miegal's ballads from the German. Hope to go on with translation and also get out a book of my verse.

"My retirement is already driving Becky crazy.

Any suggestions beside a boff on the head?

See Horace DeRivera '21 and Randig and Glick, also Pete Money from time to time. Twentythree proper does not seem so well represented but by now we are all pretty well integrated, all fuddy duds!"

Army's proper address is 89 Carlton St., Brookline, Mass. He goes on to say that he enjoyed Jack McCutchen's letter a lot, and "What a pair Brendel and Dehlendorf will make—shades of old plebe summer, 2nd Company, with Everette Brown commanding."

While the '23 Wardroom, room no. 4046, Bancroft Hall, may not be completed by Homecoming, the ceremony will be held on Homecoming day at 1030 in Memorial Hall, ladies included. The ladies will lunch in the Severn Room while the gentlemen will lunch in the mess hall.

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and Jerry Van Steenbergh serving as honorary pallbearers; others in attendance included the Ev Burroughs, Hoffmans, Longfellows, Wally Petersens, Sinclair, Sissons, RoUo Wilson, Worthington and Wright. Said Ev, "I've never known anyone with his problem to be as cheerful as Norm was, and I'm sure that all of us who saw him in the past few months would agree with me." Classmates and wives were of course also in attendance at the services for Duke Garfield (Garcia) and Rufe Young, but we do not have a report on their names. The litde Duke had served in the Army for some time before his switch to the Coast Guard, in which service he served to retirement. Duke and Rufe Young were regular attendants at our San DiegoCoronado dinners, Betty and Rufe having attended the May party. We all thank Willie Hurst for taking care of our class floral tributes again at the San Diego services.

We have learned through the Navy Department of the death of Mrs. Martha Blair Hawkinson, wife of L. H. (Pinky) HAWKINSON, and regret at this writing that we do not have any details, nor the time of her death. The last address we have for Pinky is Marion, Ark. Lots of time has passed since we had news here of Doc D E W O L F and Marian. Now we can tell you what they've been doing as we quote from a letter Doc writes from Greece: "We decided to try living on board a boat for a year or two, while we could still handle the sails. Thus we had a 50-foot Diesel auxiliary ketch built to our specifications; she is planned for two people to cruise in. In addition to the main Mercedes engine we have a Diesel electrical generator which charges 24-volt batteries and gives off 6,000 watts for cooking, heating or air conditioning, etc. The hull is steel, beam 12 feet, draft 6 feet. The two masts may be lowered for such a trip as crossing France by the Seine, the canals and the Rhone River.

An automatic pilot makes possible the cruises by ourselves. For a long hop we pick up a watch stander or two. In this way we don't have 'crew in our hair' all the time.

"So far we went from Holland to England; then to LeHavre and up and across France—we had planned to go to the Mediterranean via Gibraltar, but the season was too advanced.

We spent the winter in Nice, and then in April set off along the Italian coast for the straits of Messina. Our one 'watch and watch' for 40 hours was from the toe of the boot of Italy to Corfu. We did that because we had a wonderful streak of good weather. A full moon and dolphins playing under the forefoot made the trip no hardship. . . . In Greece we went to Piraeus via the Corinthian Canal. From there we cruised south in the Cyclades Islands to Crete and up to Naphlien. There is an unpleasant north wind, called the 'Meltami', in the Aegean during July and August. For that reason we are off (6 July) for western Greece for that period.

. . . Everyone wants to know how much it costs to live this way. We get clean-up work, etc. done locally in each port. You are your own best friend when it comes to mechanical work, irrespective of price. If you wanted to put up with a sailor on board you could live within your retired pay, once you had the boat.

Port fees are trivial, except for a marina in England, where we got weathered in. Practically all countries give customs free supplies on Diesel fuel, cigarettes, etc. . . . In all countries visited by us on this cruise we have found Americans very well liked. We have been greeted with warm offers of hospitality. In France people were trying to give us bottles of wine, etc. as we passed through the canals. A French doctor absolutely refused to accept a fee for taking a few stitches in a cut Marian had on her leg.

He said: 'The U. S. has done enough for France, and I'd like to do something for you.' . . .

This cruise on a 'do it yourself basis' has pulled me down 30 pounds to midshipman weight, and there's not a creak left in the aging joints.

If any classmate wants to try it, I stand ready with free advice."

"Time marches on; old age is tough, but life and life's friendships are not." So writes Don WALKER, in proposing that we of 1924 make a class project of seeking out and visiting with regularity the older Naval Academy graduates.

This came about after a visit to the home of one of his close (though older) friends, and found out that even though there were classmates of this friend in the vicinity, none would take the trouble to visit this rather crippled man.

Summarizing on this plan, Don says: "There are several areas where 'old sailors' gravitate to: Newport, Annapolis, San Francisco, San Diego, Pensacola, etc. Like the old midwestern Welcome Wagon that visited with each new resident, how about our class organizing local teams to show the hand of friendship to the older retired alumni—organize so that, say, every alumnus over 75 is visited once a month. . . .

How about our class doing this one great gesture?

We gave a stained glass window to the midshipmen; let us be the class to give a bright window to the outside for the confined and forgotten oldsters!" Here is a thoughtful and challenging proposal, for consideration not only of our class directors for getting a formal project in motion, but for our local groups, and all of us as individuals. This reporter finds it a stimulating reminder, and believes there should be general comment from classmates to appear in this column, to further the plan and perhaps refine the procedures for us to follow as groups and as individuals. Please write in to the secretary with your reactions and recommendations.

Did you know that "we" were represented in the Bermuda races? Yes, by Jack KENNADAY, who explains: "I am rather proud (not too much, because we ended up near the last) of having sailed my first Bermuda race. The

Buymg or Selling a Home in the Washington Area?

Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Pan! Siegrist, USNR (Ret.), 22 Macopin Ave. Upper Montclair, N. J.

We have had further losses in our ranks to the grim reaper. The death of Norman ELLIS came after the deadline of the column for the last issue, although his obituary appeared in that edition. In this issue we regret to point out the obituaries of Montegue GARFIELD and Rufe YOUNG, both residing at the time in the San Diego area and active in our group there.

Norm Ellis was one of the regulars with our Washington group, which group was well represented at the funeral. Interment was in the USNA Cemetery, with Wallace Beakley, Mike Bradley, Dick Johnson, Bob Sudiff, Bob Swart AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

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Walker & Dunlop MORTGAGE BANKERS -k REALTORS Oliver M. Walker, Chairman of the Board (Class of '22) WASHINGTON: 905 16TH ST., N.W. • ST 3-5050 • BALTIMORE: 1313 FIDELITY BLDG. • PL 2-3330 49

Academy (Maine Maritime) was recendy donated the 48-foot yawl WINDRUSE by Jacob Isbrandtsen, and it was a sort of must to enter her. Well, it was too much of a scramble, having the boat just a month before the race. But we did it! We had a miserable contrary-winded wet trip, but it was enormously interesting, and an accomplishment." Other Kennaday news is that Jack is again a grandfather, with the arrival on 5 June of Klara Marie, daughter of Lt. and Mrs. (Nancy) George Varga, USN. Noble ABRAHAMS reports a late June visit at Ithaca (Trumansburg) with "that famous track star and sailor-man" Tom HUCKINS. Tom and Sue were there to visit their son Charles at Cornell, and were on their way to Tucson for the wedding of another son. When Tom met Noble at Ithaca his first words were "When was your last auto accident?"

Another name which has not appeared in the column in years is Dick PENNY, who sent us obit material on Chesty Baldwin, and observes that "few things give me more pleasure than reading about old friends in the column. . . .

On various occasions I catch up with Ken Borgen, Austen Magly, Hap Goodall and others. . . . Come end of the year my girl and I will be returning to our home in Evanston, 111. (Dick is now at Milwaukee as V. P. of Safeway Steel Products Inc.). By that time we expect to have 15 grandchildren, and we won't run out of invitations to baby-sit!"

In what was called a freak accident on 6 July, Mrs. Edith Rook, wife of Gene, suffered fractures of arm, leg, hip and shoulder, as well as lacerations on hand and head. The accident occurred near Remo, Va., when Edith was signalled to move around and overtake the slow car ahead; then a fast car from ahead forced her to rush into the right lane and shoulder, and to temporary loss of car control. No permanent injury is expected, we are glad to say, but several weeks' hospitalization followed.

More from Gene Rook: "Joe Cabanillas was my roommate first class year. After graduation our paths criss-crossed for 30 years, but we never were in the same place at the same time. And what happens now? Joe's home is 10 blocks from the hospital where Edith is, so after 42 years Rook moves back in with Joe to become roommates again. Joe and Doris have been wonderful hosts, as well as friends."

Paul Siegrist reports: "Early July found Norma and me in North Carolina for a wedding in the Duke U. Chapel, and an opportunity to make a few calls on classmates. Right in Durham we found Thelma and Walker HOLLER nicely setded in a fine section and with time to show us around. This couple I knew before plebe year, when Walker and I attended the Pfeiffer prep school at Crabtown, along with Deutermann, Erdmann, Domenech, Fox, Farrell, Fines, Ralph Mills, Neale, Southworth, Wilkinson, Wilson, Chalkey Duvall, Mcllhenny, Ames (who am I forget'n, Greasy?). Well, it was a treat also to visit with Margo and Bill Cochran, who are ideally located in the charming Biltmore Forest section of Asheville, and we think as firmly setded as if they'd been there 25 years. At Lynchburg, Va. we had a nice reunion with the Tom Moores who are also well establbhed in one of those modern homes. At Stratford Hall, ancestral home of the Lees, we enjoyed the personal welcome of Superintendent Irv DUKE and his lovely Duchess Helen. Regret space does not permit detailed descriptions of our visits, but I must say that in his present post and 'line of servitude' Irv must be about as content and well-placed as any of us. At Washington I had the great pleasure of taking in the Friday 'Chowder Club' meeting, with regulars Beakley, Bradley, Johnson, Longfellow, Neale and Swart in attendance. I think I'd like to become your travelling reporter next."

George ROBILLARD made our presentation of the Class of 1924 Award for Excellence in Engineering at Annapolis commencement in June, 50

and the recipient was Midn. George Malcolm Moore, Class of 1966. George describes the awards meeting as "one of the finest ceremonies I have ever attended." Because Midn. Moore had won another watch award, we presented a dress sword in lieu of the watch. Incidentally, our award is now # 4 , meaning that of today's 55 awards at the Academy only three were established prior to our's.

Joe CALLAGHAN has completed his tour as president of the USNA Alumni Assn. of Philadelphia. During his tour two outstanding speakers at meetings were Rollo WILSON and Hans BALDWIN. Joe says he received strong support from the Philadelphia 1924 section: John Buxton, Artie Fleming, Fred Ilsemann, Jim Lazell, Eph McLean, George Stott, Raoul Waller, Ed Hake and Gus Welford. John Buxton will become the new President later this year.

The Washington group luncheons have been held regularly during the summer, on the 4th Wednesday at the A & N Club, although attendance has not been so high during the vacation season. The June meeting was the largest in point of attendance, and perhaps that was due to the word getting around that Woof HATCHER would be there, as he was, along with Bachman, Berliner, Brydon, Bullis, Dyer, Granbery, Hartwig, Hoffman, Keyer, Lewis, Longfellow, Mercer, Nesser, Ramsay, Robillard, Rook, Sinclair, Van Steenbergh and Wright. Many of these were also present at the May meeting along with Bradley, Burroughs, Cunningham, Kalisch and Kelly; and some were also at the July luncheon which included also Austin, Collins, Johnson, Kalisch, Neale, Norman and Purple.

This means 32 classmates attending some or all of the summer meetings, and no doubt there will be as many as 32 at a single meeting in the coming year. Newt LEWIS, recendy retired from active business, continues as treasurer of the Washington group.

In Pensacola, Brom NICHOL arranged the 1924 reunion luncheon held 3 June at The Top of the Town, where he was joined by Carson, Colt, Bill Davis, Parker and Perkins. Turner Day could not make it; Goldthwaite also was away, perhaps in connection with the construction of his and Hathaway's retirement home in nearby Warrington. Dale Harris also was away, he and Dot spending June in La Jolla with their youngest daughter, Mrs. Lynn 'Townsend and family. The youngest Harris grandson arrived there on 17 June; and he was also greeted by his father William J. Townsend (USNA '60), just in from KITTY HAWK sea duty. Also in the Pensacola area, late July found Donna and Stock COLT awaiting the return of Stockton, Jr. from his NROTC summer practical training: 3 weeks flight indoctrination at Corpus Christi plus 3 weeks training at the Little Neck, Va. Amphibious Base. His junior year at Auburn U. begins in September.

We are late in learning of a slight stroke suffered by Mrs. Claire Ruhsenberger, but pleased to learn of her recovery and attendance with Red at a 1924 get-together at Largo, Fla. with the TOWNSENDS, LAYNES and WILKINS. . . . Hans BALDWIN was awarded a new honorary DSc degree by Clarkson College, of which Otz TRACY is a trustee. . . . Sam SINGER returned in late July from 7 weeks in Europe: Paris, Basle, Geneva, all points in Italy. He wanted to revisit Lisbon, but a labor strike prevented that. . . . Beth and AL WALSH are busy fitting out their retirement home up Rhode Island way, now living at 101 N. Broadway, White Plains, N. Y.

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Sec'y, RAdm. F. E. Loomis, USN (Ret.) 3055 Foxhall Road, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20016

Charles SILSBEE announces the marriage of his daughter Margaret to Mr. Robert J. Herguth, in Winnetka on 16 April. The newlyweds are both journalists; he is on the staff of the Chicago

Daily News, and she is a feature writer for the North Shore Hollister group of newspapers.

It seems to run in the family, as Charles reports that he is the current editor, as extra-curricular activity, of their 19' sloop class "Flying Scot" club publication.

Bill STANDLEY was a recent Washington visitor. He had come east to attend the commissioning of

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Bath, Me. He is at present engaged in getting the remainder of his father's papers in order to turn them over to the Naval Historical Foundation.

Bill KIRTEN reports that he is making a good recovery, and most people can understand him now, if he remembers to speak slowly. Periodic checks with cancer specialists indicate no malignance.

George FOWLER is recovering from one of the 57 varieties of heart troubleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a kind the medics say one can learn to live withâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and if he behaves himself should be back to normal activities

by January, 1967. He was hospitalized for a month last October while carrying on intensive research in medieval manuscripts. Both George and his wife Bodine are facing the questions of retirement with the inevitable galloping inflation ahead with its inevitable relation to present salary and future retirement expenses, and the disposition of effects from their Pittsburgh apartment. They visited witii Speed GRAUBART while in Germany.

George KING sends in a newsy letter from Switzerland, where they have been living for the past two years. They were delightfully surprised to have CD and Mary REYNOLDS drop in. The Reynolds were over there on a twomonth tour and by skipping one of the casdes on the tour were able to get together with the Kings for a nice visit. George and Doris are, at this writing, in the throes of disposing of furniture and making plans for a return and expect to drop anchor in the Baltimore area in mid-August. He reports that he is feeling very well, and that there doesn't appear to be any hangover from the trouble with the main circulating pump in December '62.

RAdm. Redfield Mason, lost member of '25 to retire from active duty, received a commendation scroll from the class and is congratulated by RAdm. Schulyer N. Pyne.

On 29 July, Rosie MASON hauled down his flag as Commandant, Third Naval District, and on 31 July retired, thus removing the last member of the class of 1925 from the active list of the Navy. At the retirement ceremony he was awarded a gold star in lieu of a second Legion of Merit, for his exceptionally meritorious services as Com 3. In commemoration of this S H I P M A T E

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'25 class party at Butch and Betty Parker's (Butch behind camera)

occasion, Schuyler PYNE, as a representative of the class presented Rosie a suitably inscribed plaque, reading in part: "The Class of 25 do declare—Rear Admiral Redfield Mason, USN: THE SENIOR CHIEF INDIAN OF THE CLASS By reason of his great ability, faithfulness, tact and extreme hardiness as demonstrated by FORTY ONE YEARS, ONE MONTH and TWENTY SEVEN DAYS continuous active commissioned service in the U. S. Navy, thus outdistancing all his classmates."

Rosie plans to remain in New York for the next few months, at least.

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Chris CHRISTENSEN (see Last Call.)

He was liked and admired by all who knew him.

There was an impressive turnout of classmates and other friends at his funeral. The honorary pallbearers were Burrowes, Cronin, Hurd, Loomis, Lambrecht, and Warder, the latter two having come to Washington for the occasion.

Travel news—Minerva Ludewig wrote from San Francisco telling of her wonderful trip around the world with a visit with the GRAUBARTs in Germany and a chance meeting with Ed and Mimi WALKER in London . . . Jack GRIFFIN pulled out in June for two or three months in Canada . . . John and Mary BROWN had a European trip this summer . . . Lin and Evelyn HOWETH have freighter space booked for a five-month European and far eastern trip beginning in September . . . Kay and Kent LOOMIS will be abroad in September, sailing from Venice on an Adriatic-Eastern Mediterranean cruise that will take them to Yugoslavia, Greece, Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus, Crete, and back to Venice.

In lieu of the June class luncheon, we had a class party on 25 June at the beautiful home of Butch and Betty PARKER. A delightful time was had by all as may be observed in the adjacent pictures. In the excitement everyone forgot about the requirement in the by-laws for the election of officers to be held at the June meeting. So we made up for it at the July luncheon, and elected the nominating committee's slate unanimously. The new officers are: president— Parker; vice president—Hap Gill; secretary— Loomis; treasurer—Hurd; and executive committee member—Rod Smith.

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Sec'y, Cdr. H. A. Fravel, USN (Ret.) 3410 14th St., North Arlington 1, Va. Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. W. R. Smedberg, III USN (Ret.), 8405 Burdette Rd. Bethesda. Md. 20014

Capt. Edmund Melson RAGSDALE, USN (Ret.), died in Pakistan on 21 July (Pakistan date), presumably from a heart attack, while an active member of the United States AID Mission to Pakistan. He was buried with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 5 Aug., with only twelve or fifteen classmates, in addition to his widow, Elena, and several wives present, due to the fact that we in Washington received word of his death only the day before the funeral.

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As we know from Rags' letter published in March, '66 Shipmate, he and Elena had planned on taking a month's home leave in the States during March. It appears that the home leave never materialized. Rags had a slight heart attack in Beirut but went on to Rome, after a short stay in the hospital, and then suffered a severe attack which had him hospitalized in Rome for about two months. Elena was with him there but left him in Pakistan, where he was apparently healthy and back at work, for a short visit in New York, where she was notified that he had apparently died in his sleep.

The class extends deepest sympathy to Elena and to his son, Peter Edmund Ragsdale, who many of us remember as a small boy in California. Elena is living at 125 E. 57th St., New York.

Word has also been received of the death on 4 Aug. of Josephine Billups Carpenter in Portsmouth, Va., widow of Capt. William H. CARPENTER, USN, who died of pneumonia at the Naval Hospital Bethesda, in December, 1948.

Josephine was buried beside Bill in Arlington National Cemetery on 9 Aug. As one of the results of the decisions reached by the class at the 40th reunion, our treasurer Jack GREENSLADE had mailed a check in the amount of $500 to the Academy for the initial outfitting of the 26th Company wardroom, as our response to the following letter from Capt.

Sheldon H. Kinney, the Commandant of Midshipmen, dated 3 June, 1966—a very appropriate date, exacdy 40 years from our graduation day.

"Dear Admiral Smedberg: "I was very pleased to receive your letter of 25 May with the news that the Class of 1926 will sponsor the 26th Company Wardroom with an initial sum of $500.00 and an annual donation of $200.00 for each of the next five years.

May I recommend that a check for $500.00 payable to the Midshipmen's Welfare Fund be sent in care of Commander J. F. Barlow, USN, Head of the Administrative Division and also Chairman of the Wardroom Committee. This will then be deposited to the account of the 26th Company, and it will be disbursed under the Wardroom sponsorship rules which I have had drawn up. "This will also be in accordance with the requests of the 26th Company as approved by the Committee that your class has appointed for that purpose. I will have both the 26th Company Officer and Company Commander contact your Committee through you at an early date.

"I personally feel that many benefits for both the Class of 1926 and the 26th Company will be realized through this program. In addition to the obvious one of enabling the company to materially enhance its wardroom, the resulting professional enrichment will serve as a strong career-motivating influence. The ties of friendship that will certainly result between your class and the company will surely prove to be rewarding to both. Though this program is a relatively new one, the overall interest that has been shown is most gratifying.

"As Commandant of Midshipmen, I extend my sincere thanks to the Class of 1926 for its sponsorship of the 26th Company."

Those who are not in close touch with the Naval Academy or the Navy will be pleased to learn that Capt. Kinney, who with the Superintendent made our reunion run so smoothly, was selected for rear admiral by the latest flag officer selection board.

R. H. (Honey) GROFF, a member of Charlie BUCHANAN'S wardroom committee, is starting action, with the Bancroft Hall 26th Company Committee, in the very near future; he will have accomplished quite a bit, in fact, by the time this issue of Shipmate reaches our members.

George T. MUNDORFF, Jr., has written to both the corresponding secretary and to Harry POTTLE, from Hong Kong. Excerpts from both letters follow: "Don Alexander and I spent the evening of '26's 40th anniversary together in Hong Kong.

Don had been to Korea and Okinawa before coming here and was on his way to Bangkok before returning Stateside. I hope my cable was delivered to the class in time for the reunion.

(It was: CS.) One item of possible interest to classmates whose children knew my son is that Ted was killed (this spring) in an airplane crash near Tarlac, Philippines. He was the president of Asian Airways, a Philippine Company operating four fixed-wing aircraft and two helicopters, principally for insect control and crop dusting. He was killed instandy, which was a blessing. His son is with us here in Hong Kong now (30 June) and will spend the summer getting acquainted with us before returning to California and school in late August.

"Margaret has just returned from a trip around the world, thus ending my four-month period of bachelorhood. She timed her return quite well and missed the devastating rains, floods and mudslides that had this place in chaos for about ten days. I felt like the Charge of the Light Brigade with avalanches of mud and rocks on each side of the apartment, where we were virtually isolated for four days; no access, no electricity or water. Worst of all was no elevators for a ten-story climb after hiking up the mountain.

The Ck)lony lost more than 100 killed and many thousands rendered homeless. We are still digging out. The week's rain was the greatest I've ever seen—over 20 inches inone day and 6/4 inches in one single hour!" (OS's note: when I was last in Hong Kong there was a great drought; no water in most of the hotels except for one hour per day. Your rains must have done a lot for the then almost dry reservoirs.)

John McN. "Jack" Taylor writes from Treasure Island, Calif, of a gathering on 9 July at Hugh Webster's home at 11261 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos Hills, of 39 '26ers, including three of our widows, Dorrie Clement, Helene McDill, and Kaye Thomas. The couples were the Armentrouts, Cecils, Ellisons, Ericsons, Fredericks, Frenches, Haerlins, Johnstons, Kobeys, Rules, Singletons, J. B. Taylors, J. McN. Taylors, Vodillas, Watsons, Websters, Whipples, and Whites.

Jack GREENSLADE had loaned his excellent slides of the 40th reunion which, combined with those taken by Ted Frederick and Jack McN., provided a continuous show in Hugh's garage in the same manner which Jack G. followed in Annapolis. The show was very popular and was seen by all hands at some time during the evening. Jack Taylor mailed a new list of classmates and addresses which shows a total of 42 classmates and three widows of classmates in the jurisdiction which stretches from Sacramento to San Louis Obispo. Charlie Chapel lives in Northern California during the legislative session at Sacramento; the rest of the time in Redondo Beach.

The corresponding secretary was sorry to read the following in the Washington Evening Star; "Annapolis (AP)—Judge O. Bowie Duckett, a member of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court for the last six years, is retiring August 1.

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"The 63-year-old jurist, who returned to the bench last April after a year's absence because of illness, said in a letter to Gov. J. Millard Tawes, 'I have found it impossible to perform my full share of the court's duties.'

"Tawes, in accepting the retirement notice, praised the judge for 'your distinguished accomplishments on the bench.'

"Among cases heard and decided by Duckett were those dealing with legislative reapportionment, and the constitutionality of state aid to church related colleges.

"A former assistant attorney general in charge of enforcement of the Maryland anti-subversive Ober law, he was appointed to the circuit court

by Tawes July 16, 1959. He was elected to a 15-year term in 1960."

Bowie's classmates who saw him at the 40th reunion this past May thought he looked very fit. I, personally, will be very surprised if Bowie actually retires when he leaves the court. It isn't often, these days, that we find a man public spirited enough to give up a number of years still assured him by his appointment, because of his feeling that he can no longer pull his full weight in the boat through the necessity to slow down as the result of an illness. The country would be better served if it had more men in public offices like Bowie. Bowie and Clare are living at 631 Americana Drive, Annapolis, Md. There was, additionally, a fine editorial in the Annapolis Evening Capital, headed "Judge Duckett earns esteem of Public." Some excerpts: "Judge Duckett has resigned from a position he cherished and which he considered to be of great public trust. He served with distinction and won the applause of the entire State for his wlell-prepared, well thought out legal decisions. . . . If ever a man deserved the plaudits of the public, it is Judge Duckett. He has displayed courage and intestinal fortitude of a high nature in stepping down from an office of trust he loved."

Commander Howard W. Gilmore, World War II Congressional Medal of Honor winner who, wounded on the bridge of his submarine USS GROWLER during a surface action against a Japanese ship, gave the famous order, 'take her down', thus saving his men and ship at the cost of his own life." Hilda Gilmore is shown standing under a framed picture of Howard; looking very trim and happy.

Harry POTTLE wrote to say how much be and Betty had enjoyed the reunion and forwarded a letter from George Mundorff, from Hong Kong, which appears earlier.

An announcement has been received of the marriage of Adm. James Sargent RUSSELL and Mrs. Harry Joseph Rahn on Tuesday, 12 May, in Seattle, Wash. They will be at home after 15 Aug., at 7734 Walnut Ave., Southwest, Tacoma, Wash.

Classmates in Washington on Mondays should know that they are always welcome at the 1926 table in the bar (for lunch) at the Army-Navy Town Club, where a group, catch-as-catch-can, gathers at noon under the general leadership of Nat BAKER, and Jim WARD, who is now living at the club.

Eskil T. "Swede" ESKILSON writes from Gary, Ind. to express the appreciation "of a midwesterner who gets to a '26 gathering about once in each 5 years" to express his appreciation of the fine job the committee and the class officers have been doing for the rest of the class.

Shordy after the reunion, Swede and Helen and their youngest daughter, Jane, took a trip to Northern Europe. Bob CAVANAGH picked them up at the Grand Hotel on June 27th and took them to Bob and Mabel's beautiful home which is almost hidden on a wooded hillside, in Oslo, where Bob is Head of the MAAG, Norway. They also enjoyed the snapshots of the Cavanaghs' new grandson, born a few weeks earlier to Bob, Jr. and his wife, in Germany where they are on duty with the Army.

William G. (Bill) COOPER writes from Berkeley Square, London, that his company United Fruit, of which he is a vice president, has transferred him permanently to Boston. He and Lois are highly pleased, though they have enjoyed their years and travels abroad. As of his writing. Bill was not sure whether they would live in Boston or Newport—where they have bought "a nice piece of land which overlooks both the sea and the reservoir" and there they are looking forward to building their retirement home so that it will be ready when Bill retires—but a later letter said they would be living in Boston in Apt. 6, 260 Beacon St. while he is still working for United Fruit.

"Eskie" repeats his invitation to '26ers coming through or near Gary to stop by 443 Cleveland St., for a visit with them.

The SMEDBERGs spent the weekend of 9-10 July in Short Hills, N. J., with Al and Carmen MUMMA; playing golf both days in perfect weather at their club, Baltursrol, where the Open golf tournament will be played next year.

We have been guests of the Mummas for several years in their mixed-foursome, best-ball-withhandicap tournament. Haven't won it yet but are creeping up on it, coming closest this time with our best ball only four shots off the winning score. Al and Carmen, late starters at golf, are as enthusiastic golfers as any persons could be.

J. M. "Jimmy" LANE writes from 1711 Yorktown Drive, Charlottesville, Va., that he had planned on attending the formal dinner of the reunion but that TIME marched on faster than he had anticipated and the day arrived before he realized, when he discovered that he had inadvertentiy made another date. He reports that he finds teaching a rewarding second career and feels "at the same time I have my shoulder behind progress with a fatherly organization; just like in the Navy."

In a hurried trip, in connection with Navy Relief matters during which Smeddy made visits to Navy Relief Auxiliaries or Branches in New

York, New London and Brunswick, Me., we spent a night with Jewel and Charlie DUNN in New York, in their lovely apartment at 180 E. 79th St.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Howard C. Adams, USNR Pacific Far East Line, Inc., 918 16th St. N.W., Washington 6, D. C. Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. Howard W. Gordon, Jr., USN (Ret.), 3127 North 18th St. Arlington, Va. 22201

A reception—a rehearsal run for the 40th anniversary—was held on 5 June at the home of Gill and Patsy RICHARDSON in Los Angeles.

In the picture, seated in the first row, left to right, are Virginia Bayler, Loretta Dozier, Florence Mye, Karin Eckelmeyer, Allen Albah, Billie Knight, Agnes Leatherman, Thelma Weigle and Mary Kern.

Standing are Walter Bayler, Fred Leatherman, Gardner and Lei Grout, Gill Richardson, Betty and John Bernet, Helen Mechling, Ben Alice and Toby Munn, Jack Weigle, Les Mye, Andy Mechling, Bill Kern, Patsy Richardson, E. Eckelmeyer and Levi Knight. Present but not in the picture were Phyllis and Larry Freeman.

Tex and Maggie Lou MEWHINNEY were greeted by a small group of '27ers at the GORDONS in Arlington, Va., where they weekended en route from their son's graduation and marriage at West Point, to their home in Denton, Tex. Those attending, as seen in the picture, was: Bus Gordon, Spike Hottel, Tex Mewhinney, Bob Foley, Gambi Giambattista, Bob Quackenbush, Olive Giambattista, Lucy Hottel, Maggie Lou Mewhinney, Louise Foley, Dot Gordon and Bert Quackenbush.

Associate Justice James S. COLEMAN (Gump), of the Supreme Court of Alabama, reports the marriage of Miss Marsha Sue McGuire, daughter of Cdr. Clair Anthony McGuire of Honolulu, to his son Ens. James Samuel Coleman, III '66, in the Naval Academy Chapel on 9 June. Gump had the pleasure of having Ernie SABOL, one of his plebe year roommates, at the wedding.

Harry HARNLEY and Otie GREGG also had sons graduating in the Class of 1966.

Change of Command and retirement ceremonies for Jack MONROE were held at Sangley Point Naval Station on 29 June.

Tom EDDY, long a resident of Honolulu, died at Tripler Army Hospital on 30 June, after a long illness. Representing the Class of '27 at his funeral were Oley SHARP, Stick SUTHERLAND, Jack HOLTWICK, Harry DAY, Dave WHITE and Larry FREEMAN. After retirement in 1949, Tom worked for the Honolulu Rapid Transit as executive vice president, vice president and manager. It is understood that his wife Anne will remain in Honolulu until fall and then move to the mainland.

J. A. "Jim" MORRISON sent in a clipping and picture from the New Orleans TimesPicayune of Mrs. Howard W. Gilmore in a U. S. Navy Recruiting trailer, with the commanding officer of the New Orleans Navy Recruiting Station. The trailer was "dedicated to

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"Rehearsal run" for '27's fortieth.

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'27ers at the Gordons' and at the Caswells'.

A small group of '27ers gathered at Gordon CASWELL'S honoring Jane and Wash WILCOX, visiting in Washington from San Diego.

Jack LEWIS died at Bethesda Hospital after a lengthy illness. Pallbearers were mostly submarine contemporaries at the interment service at Arlington National Cemetery.

of windows, etc. However, when completed the room itself will be worthy of the effort and money expended by your class. More important than the room, however, is the fact that the young men involved are unquestionably the best in the Brigade. I hope that you will visit us in October and that you find both the room and the midshipmen of the Company worthy of your effort.

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"Again, sir, thank you very much."

A recent letter from Al FAY reviewed the pleasure he and Ginny had in a brief reunion last month with the Ed Youngs and the John Urquharts at Key Biscayne Hotel in Miami.

Al further writes: "Ginny and I are getting ready to head north for the Nutmeg Reunion this weekend. We will stay with the Ted Martins in Hartford and will cruise the State of Connecticut between Greenwich (Al Gaden's home) and Simsburg where the Kings will be the hosts. After the reunion, Ginny and I will go to Westport where our son, John, makes his home. He and his wife, Laura, have two boys, one three years old (John, Jr.) and Michael, who will soon be two. As I will be continuing on up to Canada on business, Ginny will stay at Westport for a few days.

"As to long-range plans, we are, of course, hoping to be at the 40th reunion and, although we at first thought that fall would be a better time, we are now in hearty agreement with so many classmates who think that May is a more suitable time."

Sec'y, RAdm. R. K. James, USN (Ret.) Apt. B611, River House South 1600 S. Joyce St., Arlington, Va.

In regard to the class sponsorship of the 28 th Company, I received the following lettersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the first from Capt. Sheldon H. Kinney, Commandant of Midshipmen: "Please extend my heartfelt thanks to the members of Class of 1928 for the additional generous contributions totaling $130 which brings the amount contributed for the 28th Company to $565. Since the initial amount which can be expended is limited to $500, we will put $65.00 into the maintenance fund for the company.

"In answer to your question concerning additional contributions from your classmates, you may send these to us as you receive them and they will be put in the same fund.

"You will note that I have returned the check signed by Mr. Edward Lull. In his obviously genuine enthusiasm for the project, Mr. Lull dated the check 19 May 1928, and the bank will not accept it. Perhaps you can get him lo replace it with one dated 1966.

"Thank you and the Class of 1928 again for your generous contributions to the 28th Company.

I am sure that you are going to find that many worthwhile benefits for both the company and the class will accrue therefrom."

Editor's note: Replacement check received.

Birdie is to be congratulated on his dedication to the spirit of 1928.

And from Capt. J. D. Lynch, USMC, the 28th Company officer: "Please accept my sincerest thanks for your contribution of 23 June and my apologies for the delayed response to your letter. I have been on leave and the midshipmen are, of course, embarked on various cruises, hence the delay.

"The young men have been very pleased or, more accurately, flattered by the interest evidenced in them by you and your classmates. They plan to complete the wardroom furnishing project in sufficient time to display the room and the Company area to the Class of '28 during homecoming weekend.

"The room itself is small in comparison to other wardrooms and perhaps lacks many features inherent to the others because its location on the 4th Deck necessitated a sloping overhead, lack A U G U S T - S E P T E M BE R ,

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Thanks to the fine hospitality of Al and Eileen GADEN, the effective scheduling of George KING, and the excellent buffet provided

by Georgina King, the '28 Nutmeggers had their usual far-reaching reunion of 1966. The get-together started out with refreshments and a lunch planned by our gourmet experts, the Gadens, served in their beautiful garden on Husted Lane in Greenwich, Conn. Much discussion of the old times (many of us hadn't seen the Gardens for years!). Al and Ginny FAY up from Coral Gables, Fla., won the prize for having traveled furthest. Elsie and Phil WAKEMAN from Scientists Cliffs, Md., Swede and Betty NORGAARD from Annapolis, Betty and Leonard FREIBURGHOUSE from Norfolk, Caroline and Ray BURZYNSKI from New Castie, N. H., Jessie and John SCOTT from Binghampton, N. Y., Ed DEXTER, Dede and Al TAYLOR from New York City, made up the rest of the out-of-state Nutmeggers. The in-state members attending were Al and Eileen GADEN, George and Georgina KING, Paulette and Jim LANDEN, Clarisse and Ted MARTIN, Bess and Al MOMM. After the wonderful get-together in Greenwich, all hands except the Gadens headed for the George Kings in Simsbury, Conn., where we had a delightful supper and evening. Here

we were joined by Vince TREANOR, who headed south from Hobby Horse Farm in Andover, Mass. when King told him that it would only be a 3-hour drive (Vince arrived before the party was over!). Golf and visiting continued on into Sunday in the Farmington River Valley.

Many classmates expressed their regret in not being able to attend. Jimmy JAMES was preparing for a European vacation, Dave McDONALD was attending a conference in Paris. And Matt RADOM is leaving for a year as visiting professor at Technion, the M.I.T. in Israel; he just got his Ph.D. conferred at Columbia early in June. Cynthia Banister (Mrs. Leonard Jessup Raymond) is still living at York Harbor, Me. W. A. (Ted) TAYLOR of New York City, the president of E. F. Hutton and Co., recendy visited in Corpus Christi, Tex. to develop plans for a new branch office of his company in that city. On this occasion a "junior" class reunion took place when Chester Wine joined with Ted Taylor for a picture.

'28ers W. A. " T e d " Taylor and Chester Wine at Corpus Christi.

Mary Tyler and John URQUHART recendy vacationed in Jamaica at Montego Bay. On their return to the States they visited with Ed and Alice Young and Jenny and Al Fay at the Key Biscayne Hotel. Post card received from John indicated their holiday was a gay one.

The spirit of midshipman baseball rared up in Phil GALLERY recently when he accepted presidency of the Washington Sandlot Baseball League, succeeding retired Air Force General Bill Eckert. A very active league, indeed. Many of the city's industrial firms will keep Red busy throughout the summer. Using his persuasion and charm, Red arranged for Secretary of the In53

terior Udall to throw out the first ball at the opening of the session; to have Wally Greene, Commandant of the Marines, send his drum and bugle corps to the opening ceremony. Shortstop Gallery assures your reporter that great baseball is played in the industrial league and that he, Gallery, will make it even better this year.

The following letter was received from George FRITSCHMANN at Campbell River, B. C : "This is one of those days! The southeast wind has come up with the change of tide, the Straits of Georgia are dotted with white-caps and all but the hardiest of fishermen are ashore with 'cabin fever.' Salmon fishing in the Campbell River area this year has been terrific, the best in the five years we have summered here.

"Spent November through January in the Long Beach area, enjoying the holiday season with our children and grandchildren, also Greta's mother in San Diego and my mother, sister and brother-in-law in Alhambra.

"February was spent in Palm Desert. The flu bug reduced socalizing to a minimum but we did manage an evening with Pinky and Janice Madsen and a day with Shorty (E. C.) and Helen Folger '29 at the Indio Date Festival where Shorty was master-minding the Riverside County Civil Defense Display.

"March at Bullhead City, Ariz, produced some good trout fishing both on Lake Mohave above Davis Dam and in the Colorado River below the dam. A week in Las Vegas enjoying the shows with our son George, Jr. provided a pleasant interlude.

"April saw us back in Long Beach making preparations for our annual trek to Vancouver Is.; including remedial surgery to remove some bothersome wires from last year's ulcer operation.

As usual, for a starter, we took in the Poly Royal Rodeo at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with Red and Helen Stoner '32 of Morro Bay; then on to San Jose where we enjoyed the world's finest Chinese food at Ming's in Palo Alto with By and Betty Beyerly and an evening with Nick and Margo Doukas '35.

"Then followed a few days at Nice on Clear Lake, two weeks at the mouth of the Smith River, a week in Pordand, Ore. which included the 3-day Memorial Day weekend cruise of the Pordand Yacht Club on the Columbia and Lewis Rivers; a one-night stop at Port Angeles, an early morning crossing of the Straits of Juan de Fuca to Victoria, B. C , a 150 mile drive north almost to Discovery Passage and the Seymour Narrows, and here we are until after Labor Day."

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Sec'y, RAdm. C. B. Laning, USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Drive Falls Church, Va. 22041 WEST COAST Sec'y, RAdm. Robert N. S. Clark, USN (Ret.), 2510 Via Campesina Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.

Dutch RICHTER passed away on 6 July. A number of '29 were at the graveside, including pallbearers Easton, Ray, Stephan, Johansen, Denbo and Manny Simons '30. Dutch and Barbara had moved to Washington from Florida last year so they could continue home life while Dutch was completing a Ph.D. in higher math in preparation for many more years of college teaching. He had a Master of Science degree in his duffel bag and several years on the staff of Northern Florida Junior College. His philosophic and humorous comments at the class lunches reflected the depth of his constantly expanding second career. Barbara sends a note of appreciation to the class. She is residing at 2813 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, Va. Chic FRANKEL bought a Volkswagen Camper, and, with Terry at the wheel and Sammy at the icebox, they departed for a two-month tour of the west. Back to Washington about September.

It seems that Sammy signed up for full-time work alongside your secretary at System Development Corp. in Falls Church, Va. in June.

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The contemplation of actual work was so agonizing that he took off for two months before he could face it.

Buz DENBO has opened a filling station and repair shop near the center of the town of Fairfax, Va. It's the Shell station, on the main highway on the west edge of town. Back of the decision is Buz's love to work with hands on machinery. All the years of management of aviation engine maintenance will go into the fast repair of grounded machines.

Dick BALLINGER sends us notice of his marriage to the former Virginia Berggren Hassel of Chicago and San Francisco. They are starting their new life on Russian Hill overlooking San Francisco Bay, and are ready to greet classmates.

It was also decided to hold four luncheons annually. The first will be held on 16 Sept. at which time dates will be firmed up for three cocktail parties (October-December-April) and the three additional lunches.

It is hoped that members of the class residing outside of the Washington area will provide Wilson with items of interest for publication in Shipmate since this information cannot come out of a crystal ball.

It was nice to see Ed MONTGOMERY at the meeting. Ed, as you know, lives in Florida but was in town to see his grandchildren.

Other recent visitors were Joe and Elena RUDDY, who were in town in connection with his Company's convention. They live in Paris and plan to move to Madrid in the fall.

RAdm. R. D. Hogle '29, ComFIVE, is commissioned in the Cherry River Navy while calling on Gov. Hulett C. Smith at Charleston, W. Va. Dr. Edward Echols, Commodore of the dry land social group, swears in the Admiral before Gov. Smith (left) and State Senator Carl E. Gaines (center).

Belated information from Pate ANDERSON. He received the Sullivan Award for distinguished public service at the graduation exercises of Mercer University. He continues on the Board of the American Newspaper Publishers Assn. and its Foundation as well as his other positions around Georgia. All this is hardly as interesting as the coat-of-arms on his note paper. On inspection the heraldry reveals mermaids, scuba gear, party barges, tugboats, and has something which looks like a bar sinister. On close inspection it is identified as a mislaid water ski.

All are appropriately underscribed by the tide "Peyton's Place."

Dick Wolfe, acting as senior metallurgist of the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield (near Chicago), assisted in the casting of a ten ton bronze bell at Aarle-Rixtel, Holland recendy.

The committee is working on holding a CT party following the football game at Homecoming weekend, 22 Oct. We have a batch of tickets which you can reserve by a prompt note to Bill ALLEN or your secretary. This is done in hope that some of the more distant members will come. Measures are also being considered for avoiding any breach of the driving laws following the session. Please let us know soon.

Sec'y, BGen. Ronald D. Salmon, USMC (Ret.), 640 Oakland Ter., Alexandria. Va. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. F. E. Wilson, USN (Ret.) 8507 Burning Tree Road, Bethesda, Md. At a recent meeting of the Washington contingent the following were present: C. R. Adams, S. M. Alexander, P. H. Brady, C. B. Brook, Lot Ensey, E. B. Grantham, E. P. Holmes, P. H .

Horn, W. K. Kirvan, A. S. Miller, P. W. Russell, M. H. Simons, W. O. Sneed, J. E. Stevens, A. S. C. Wadsworth, H. H. Yokes, F. E. Wilson, E. O. Wagner, E. K. Wakefield, E. A. Montgomery.

A new committee was elected for the coming fiscal year, consisting of Miller, Brooks, Brady, Wilson and Horn. Miller was elected chairman; Brooks remains as treasurer, and Wilson will act as corresponding secretary since Brady will be living out of town. It was decided at the meeting to provide $500 to finance the 30th Company wardroom which we had agreed to do previously. This money will come from the balance left over from the window fund.

WEST COAST News of classmates was gathered at our regular monthly luncheon. Mary Alice Hahn was the hostess for sherry and snacks, and the crowd adjourned to the del Coronado Hotel terrace for luncheon.

Learned from Dorothy Wolverton that Roy is still with Convair, writing as a hobby, and a devoted rock hound.

Eddie Sanders is employed by the Northrup Corp. in Hawthorne, CaXii. So far Peggy has avoided moving to L. A. She still thinks Coronado is the "Garden Spot of the World."

There is another Lance Edward Massey, born 24 July. Father Lance B. Massey '58 is stationed at Meridian, Miss.

Bill LOWREY is going to hold down the fort while Helen and Lynn, 18, go to Europe for two-and-a-half months where they will live like gypsies on trains as they will be traveling on Eurail Passes to see everything. They sailed in UNITED STATES from New York on 8 Sept.

Helie and Bill had a crowd out last Sunday at their lodge in Campo. The Sanders, Luongos and Lynches, along with many other nonclassmates, enjoyed box lunches and much conversation beside a winding lake.

Margaret Young was happy over the arrival of a new grandchild. David and Vicky Young welcomed their second child, a son, on 29 June.

They have named him Joseph Buchanan.

O. D. T. LYNCH and Louise just back from a trip across country. Stopped in Annapolis just long enough to say hello to Nellie Hayes.

Missed Johnny (Light Brown) who was in Canada on business.

Also spent an afternoon with Ann and Ed Konrad, class of '32, in their lovely home.

Chateau Gai, on Sanibel Isle, Fla. Ed looks like a distinguished baron with his white hair and moustache, and Ann is as beautiful and young as ever. They have quite an estate down there on the Gulf which they are developing. Next day they were off to see sons Pat and Mike and Mike's family, and then on to Alaska until September.

BRADY'S LAST GASP Because I no longer reside in Washington and have few contacts with the sources of S H I P M A T E

information I formerly had, I regret that I must turn over the job of corresponding secretary to Dutch Wilson. This meets with the approval of the Washington chapter. Moon has been advised.

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Sec'y, Capt. Oscar E. Hagberg, USN (Ret.) 1109 Grove St.. N.E. Albuquerque, N. M. 87110 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. S. W. Bctts, USN (Ret.) Atmospheric Sciences Program National Science Foundation Washington 25, D. C.

Cdr. Charles R. ALMGREN, USN (Ret.), died on 8 July in his home at 720 South Lawson Ave., El Cajon, Calif. He retired physically in 1947 and was a self-employed accountant. He had been very active in local education and civic affairs.

He is survived by his wife Jeannette; sons Bill and Bob; daughters Karen, Tina, and Jane, and six grandchildren.

Our reunion schedule—Friday evening, 21 Oct., the annual all-hands reception in Dahlgren Hall followed by dinner in the Mess Hall. Saturday, 22 Oct., lunch at the Elks Club just off the northwest corner of the stadium at about 12:30, followed by the game. Parking is available at the Elks Club for luncheon and the game.

Walking distance to the stands. Tickets are each individual's responsibility. After the game about 1830 we gather for cocktails and dinner dance at the Officers' Club, dress optional.

Your 35th reunion report. More heard from and planning to make it: Ray HUNTER, Bill (L. W.) WILLIAMS, Bud NEEDHAM, Grace SOUCEK, Jack FITZGERALD, "JB" COLWELL, Fuller BRUSH, Jack CROWLEY, Benny BASS, Bill PARSONS, Dick HAY, Dan STUART. Also Mike GAASTERLAND, Sam TAXIS, Al RICHARDSON, Dick ANDREWS—"count on us for the reunion—enclosing my check—if you need more let me know and I'll clip another coupon. Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the old class in October." Ed McDONALD —"big changes—I have just accepted a position as head of the New Polar Operations Section of Alpine Geophysics Associates, Inc. of Norwood, N. J. Besides working on various polar projects wtih them I shall also aid Lindblad Tours of New York to get about 70 women tourists down to Antarctica next January. New address: 162 Walthery Ave., Ridgewood, N. J. 07450. Jessie Bell and I will definitely attend in October."

Bud DANIELS—"I'm off next week to help Barney Sieglaff get his flagship underway. Mizzen top is my detail, bucking for the mainmast. See you in October." Pete POWELL—"Hope to make it back for the 25th, but won't know for sure till later in the summer—enclose a check—can match it with another when the need arises. New permanent address, 322 Holiday Road, Lexington, Ky. Still president of Imperial Petroleum Co. of Lexington." Paul SCHOENI— "Ruth and I plan to get back for the 35th. Still with Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., but changed jobs last month so had to delay decision on getting back for the 35th. Interesting work and I like it. Cliff Iverson dropped by yesterday (31 May) from Houston, Tex. Looks good.

Looking forward to seeing you all there." Harold BATER, Harry HOLDEN. Jim McMAR-HN— "count is in. I was suddenly sent to England 48 hours before our 25th began and, as you can imagine, I was some ticked off! I do not plan to let that happen again." Ed FERGUSON— "not having been back to Annapolis in 25 years —Ed Burns is here in Huntsville but he won't know for some time yet whether he'll make it.

Depends on his daughter who graduates from college in California in June and may or may not get married." Jack DEMPSEY—"having missed the 25th entirely because of the Suez crisis, and having enjoyed only 30 minutes of our 30th before recall because of the Dominican crisis I'm hopeful that 'no accommodations' AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

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crisis will not preclude attending the 35th. Look forward to seeing you soon." Joe TOTH. Byron GURNETTE. Levi FARRINGTON. Mike O'CONNOR—"both Jane and I are looking forward to the 35th reunion and are already counting the days/months. Since young Mike is on duty at the Academy as an instructor we are frequently there on weekends and are presendy trying to interest Mike III to enter in time for our 50th reunion."

Heard from and planning not or not yet planning to make the PARTY. George HATTON—"unfortunately my job doesn't have any travel opportunities.

Unless a miracle happens Margaret and I probably won't be able to make it. Son Bob is slated for Navy Officer Candidate School this August which pleases him and me immensely. Mary Lou made me a grandpa!" Deacon YANCEY—"Had a litde difficulty deciding what 'non-indigent' meant!

My regards to the Washington Group." Red CONE—"the wardroom seems a good idea.

Ruthie, Munir and Jay (our first grandchild) are with us now. Ruthie and Jay remain until after birth of her second and then move to Baton Rouge, La. where Munir has a new job.

My math department op. schedule won't permit my coming to the reunion. Eleanor and 1 will miss seeing you all."

Bill HALE—"Marge and I have been traveling.

Vacation time for college profs. October is in the middle of the fall semester so we must regret." Craig VEASEY—"We just got back from a trip to Japan. Best to all in Washington."

Peanut SWAIN—"Best regards to all hands."

Jut STEEL—"Live about 60 miles from Peanut Swain and see them about twice a year. Took up practical nursing when I left Chrysler a bundle of nerves. I find quite some satisfaction in the work and it keeps me in 'vitdes and schnappes.' Can't see makin' the 35th but sure am counting on the 40th. Best to all."

Catherine and Wayne ADAMS have just left for Paris to look after the interests of General Tel & Electronics. Will have an address when they get settled.

Audrey and Jim DEMPSEY are back in Washington at the Park Arlington Apartments in Arlington but are scheduled to move into Quarters B at the Naval Observatory around the first of September. Jim has just taken over as Asst. VCNO/Director, Naval Administration.

Our other active duty stalwarts—Rear Admirals, Fuller BRUSH—ACNO Logistics; Al RENKEN— ComServForLantFlt; Ed HOOPER—ComServForPacFlt; Alvey WRIGHT—Cdr. Peari Harbor Navy Shipyard; Hi MASSEY—ComFleetAirQuonset; Johnny GANNON—ComFleetAirWingsPacFlt; VAdms., Jack Chew—ComASWForPacFlt; Tommy BOOTH—ComNavAirForLantiPlt; Brute ROEDER—ComFirstFleet; "JB" COLWELL— DCNO Fleet Operations and Readiness; Jack M C C A I N — V i c e Chairman U. S. Delegation, U. N. Military Staff and ComEastSeaFron; Bud NEEDHAM—Navy Inspector General; Red RAMAGE— DeputyCinCPac; and Adm. Rivets RIVERO— VCNO. Your Washington group has adopted a better get-together mechanism this summer with picnicsuppers here and there. The first in June was at Catherine and Don WACKWITZ'. Wonderful party in a beautiful garden. In August we invade the Levertons' garden right after Helen and Bill get back from a swing around London, Paris and Rome. On 23 Sept., the day before the Boston College opener, we look over the site of the VP's prospective quarters while we have a cook-out at Margie and Bud NEEDHAM's quarters at the Naval Observatory.

A hot news item from Carol Moore—"We have finally made it!—so will you please add our names to that glorious list of proud grandparents of the class of 1931. Our daughter Cindy had a son, Robert Ashley, 8 lbs. 6'/i ozs., at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Va., on 28 May. Fortunately the baby's father, Lt. George T. Long,

was on hand to greet his son since he was down from Washington for what really turned out to be the LONG weekend. And now that our special event has been successfully accomplished Bob and I can get on with the plans for our trip this summer. We expect to leave here about the middle of June, take the Trans-Canada Highway across Canada to Victoria, down the west coast to San Diego and back home thru Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming arriving here about the middle of October. We hope to see many old friends and will act as ambassadors without portfolio for the 35 th reunion which we are eagerly looking forward to. So please add our names to those planning to attend."

Evelyn and Chuck McKINNEY arrived in town in June on the way to New York on a "business" trip from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Chuck has a factory there turning out most any toy on wheels from bicycles to wagons. A phone round-up by Bill (L. W.) Williams gathered over a dozen of us for lunch at the Army & Navy Club with Chuck for the usual reminiscing.

Last month the Peterborough Transcript, Peterborough, N. H. carried headlines announcing the expansion of the local plant of N. H. Ball Bearings, the doubling of the size of the company's operations at Laconia, N. H., and a 10,000 sq. ft. addition to the Micro Bell Co., Barkhamsted, Conn, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of NHBB. Featured was a picture of the founder and president of NHBB, Arthur N. DANIELS (Bud), and his wife Dolores turning the first sod for the $750,000 expansion project on 2 May, the 20th anniversary of the company.

Joe THORNTON reports a new address: Box 24, Oquossoc, Me. 04964. He says there's still a few years work ahead to get those six acres of woods the way he wants them.

We have accepted sponsorship of the 31st Company wardroom. Here are excerpts of the pertinent letters exchanged with the Commandant: "We would like very much to sponsor the 31st Company Wardroom. We propose that this sponsorship consist of frequent conversations at the Naval Academy between representatives of the Class of 1931 and the 31st Company during which the needs of the wardroom would be identified and the best means by which '31 could assist in satisfying those needs would be developed.

"Indications are that foreseeable needs will be well within our capability to provide, subject of course to administration approval. We would prefer, however, not to make any specific commitment, either initial or continuing, in terms of dollars."

From the Commandant: "The very kind offer of the Class of 1931 to sponsor the wardroom of the 3Ist Company is appreciated. The type of sponsorship suggested in your letter is acceptable. Details may be worked out between class and company representatives.

"I personally feel that many benefits for both the sponsoring class and the sponsored company will be realized through this program. In addition to the obvious one of enabling the company to materially enhance its wardroom, the resulting professional enrichment will serve as a strong career-motivating influence. The ties of friendship that will certainly result between sponsor and sponsored will surely prove to be rewarding to both. Though this program is a relatively new one, the overall interest that has been shown is most gratifying.

"As Commandant of Midshipmen, I extend my sincere thanks to the Class of 1931 for its sponsorship of the 31st Company and for its offer of material enhancement to the 31st Company wardroom.

Sincerely, Sheldon Kinney" On 12 May a fair number of the Washington area group gathered for cocktails at Quarters No. I, Quantico in response to an invitation from Dot and Freddy WIESEMAN. Prior to the party Fred had hosted a golf outing on the very at55

'31 party at LGen. Wieseman's quarters.

tractive and challenging Quantico course. Cesca and Dick STEERE and Gi and Lee ELLIS provided the mixed competition. Andy HILL, Jack MINER, Johnny CRUMPACKER, Doc MACDONALD and Johnny WEBSTER, Ray HUNTER, Sherry BETTS, Freddy WIESEMAN made up two other foursomes. After cocktails we tackled huge slices of tender roast beef at the Commissioned Officers' Mess where we also toasted Freddy and Dot and wished them the best for the changing months ahead. With Fred's retirement this summer '31 will no longer have any active duty Marines.

Ed ENGEL resigned his job as city manager of Albuquerque, N. M. this summer and has taken a new position as administrative assistant to the president of New Mexico State University at University Park, Las Cruces, N. M. Ed had the city managership for 14 years during a maximum period of growth in which the population trebled to 300,000 for the metropolitan area of Albuquerque.

Jim O'TOOLE, the indestructible Irishman, is recuperating from a serious throat operation in Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver. Jim was in apparent good health when a tumor was discovered. He has served on the City Council of Albuquerque and is a prominent attorney in this southwest region. His home address is 1500 Harvard St., Albuquerque.

The Jack WULFFs are still getting '31ers together. Recent word from Algie BECKMAN indicates he's still thriving in Inyokern, thoroughly enjoying the desert and the fishing in Lake Isabella.

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Neil Foley, ex-'31, general manager of Benton Van and Storage Co., Albuquerque, has been promoted to vice president of the Springer Corp. of which Benton is a subsidiary. Foley went from USNA to the University of New Mexico, and was a first lieutenant with the U. S. Army Ski Troops in 1942-46. Mr. and Mrs. Foley live at 600 Sixteenth St. N.W., Albuquerque.

A 6 June item from Providence, R. I. reads, in part, "Charles O. Cook, Jr.. of Bristol, R. I., received the Master of Arts in social sciences at Brown University's 198th annual commencement this morning. Mr. Cook, one of 381 students who received advanced degrees, wrote a thesis on Roosevelt and MacArthur: the civil power and the military."

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Sec'y, RAdm. Robert B. Fnlton. II, USN Commander, NAVSEC (6600) Dept. of Navy Washington, D. C. 20360

HERE AND THERE WITH '32 The class of '32 was represented in the graduation class of '66 by De Lany Fawkes, son of Emerson and Kitty Fawkes. He is also thirdgeneration Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his grandfather, VAdm. Walter S. De Lany, graduated in 1912, and his uncle Capt. Walter S. De Lany, Jr., graduated in the class of '45. Ensign Fawkes was married on 12 June in the Chapel to Miss Barbara Ann John, a student at the University of Maryland and daughter of Mrs. Muriel Smith John of Annapolis.

He and his bride are living in Pensacola, where he is training in the Naval Flight Officer Program.

Art GOODHUE was declared the winner of the copy of the 1932 Lucky Bag which was given to us. Here's his winning story of how he came to be without one: "All of my Lucky Bags were destroyed in a freight train wreck in June 1932.

"At the time of graduation I packed all of my old Naval Academy clothes and books, including all my Lucky Bags, in my cruise box.

Then I shipped the box home to Massachusetts by railroad freight. The freight train that was carrying my box came to grief coming round a bend in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts.

One of the leading cars jumped the tracks, toppled over and rolled down the hill. It ended up all smashed to pieces at the bottom of the hill. Car after car followed in quick succession

down the hill. The crashing and grinding of the heavy steel set sparks flying which set the tangled mass of wreckage on fire. It was a huge bonfire. The entire freight train was a total loss with nothing left of the freight and cars except the freight car wheels. The last three cars of the train were loaded with race horses from Maryland which were also destroyed. This was the worst freight train wreck in the history of the Boston and Maine railroad. This particular train was called the 'Joe Cannon Ball Express' and was the pride and joy of the railroad.

"I came to Saginaw, Mich, in 1963 because of the illness of my wife's parents, both of whom have since passed away. I have been teaching mathematics in the high schools in Saginaw for the past three years. Best regards to all the class."

Bob DENIG wrote in to say that he and Mary were in Mexico City on a 10-day trip last spring.

While there they visited Ty and Joan COBB at their new home which is just completed.

Mary took the picture of Ty, Joan and Bob.

Bob Denig and the Cobbs in Mexico.

The Cobbs' address is Manatiales Del Prado No. 11, Tequisquipan Queretaro, Mexico. They moved there last fall and like other home builders had many problems. The Denigs found that part of Mexico tremendously interesting although the high altitude takes a bit of adjusting. Bob continues with Lockheed Missile and Space Co. in Sunnyvale, as staff value engineer to Systems Engineering of the Missile Division. Bob BEER, Hal SARGENT and Bill TAGG are close aboard.

All endorse the peninsula as the place to live.

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The John Griders hosted a small gathering of '32ers at their home in Memphis on 3 July in honor of his USNA roommate, Jerry Miller, and his wife who were passing through the city. From the left, seated: Ann Grider, Charlotte Grider, Dot Tuttle and Ruby Miller. Standing: the host's brother, U. S. Congressman George Grider '36, John Grider, Magruder Tuttle and Jerry

Miller.

Charlotte and John GRIDER are teamed in running their own real estate sales company, the Byrd-Grider Co., at 1503 Union, Memphis, Tenn., with offices in the Towers Building. During a busy pre-Fourth-of-July weekend the Griders hosted the Western Tennessee Chapter of '32 for dinner. Dorothy and Tutt TUTTLE exchanged congratulations with the Millers concerning the happy return of their respective sons from Vietnam. Harry Tuttle, an Army-type warrant officer, came back after numerous combat missions as a helicopter pilot. John Miller put in his stint as a Marine rifle company commander in the Da Nang area. Lee and Joe KUHL were out of town and couldn't make the scene, but Ann and George Grider (USNA 36) kept attendance up to chapter limit. '32ers with sharp memories may recall that Congressman George Grider practically joined the class of '32 our 2nd class summer.

The Class Council has held two recent meetings, looking to the preparation of a revised class constitution. Our present constitution is about 15 years old and a number of changes in it appear indicated. By the time you read this you should have received the proposed new draft together with other material concerning the 35th anniversary, etc.

Jerry MILLER is back in Washington from his transcontinental travels and gave the Washington group at our July luncheon an interesting rundown on those he had seen. Those attending the luncheon included KIRN, LOCKWOOD, INNIS, LEONARD, NISEWANER, DIMITRIJEVIC, MONCURE, MILLER, FAWKES, GARRISON, LAMADE, WARD, ODEND'HAL,

BLAISDELL, WELLINGS, ROACH, LYONS, KINTBERGER, SLAYDEN, LIETWEILER, CROGHAN and FULTON. Ruby and Jerry MILLER report on a number of classmates and their wives whom they've visited or communicated with in the course of a "trip east" in early summer. Out at Los Lunas, N. Mex., June and Danny GOODMAN are carrying through on Danny's pre-retirement plan for breeding and racing thoroughbreds.

"We've got lots of horses here on the Flying Moor Ranch," Danny says, "although we sold off most of our first crop of colts last year. But we saved back one to race." Life is never dull in the great Southwest, he avers, with a good many NA alumni about, as well as other military retirees who found the merits of the country while attached to Sandia. Paul PFINGSTAG has a pecan ranch in Arizona.

A very fine letter was received from Curtis H. Hutchings '34 of DeLand, Fla., whose brother and our classmate, Charies Slack HUTCHINGS, died on 26 July. A part of his letter is quoted: "Charles died suddenly of a heart attack at Colorado Springs. He had gone to Colorado about two weeks earlier on a trout fishing and scenic vacation. He was either on a leave of absence or recendy retired from the Boeing Corp. . . . Burial will be at sea at an early date—details are not firm but are being arranged

by C^m 6 and ComFairJax. "Charles voluntarily retired from the Navy on 1 Sept. 1959 with the rank of rear admiral.

His last duty was Port Captain, Cristobal, Canal Zone. He is credited in The History of WW II, The Battle of the Adantic (historian Morrison), with saving a convoy under heavy attack by enemy aircraft. At the time he was commanding the USS TILLMAN. He loved ships and the sea and had many commands at sea, both deep and shallow draft.

"Charles was the best shipboard operations naval officer that I have ever known^-original, resourceful, and daring in tactical employment.

He knew his ships down to details in all departments—knew the capabilities and limitations of his ship and all shipboard equipment with a high degree of precision. He was an outstanding leader—the morale in his ships was always exceptionally high. He was courageous and daring, but never reckless—he knew what he could do.

He was the best ship handler I have ever seen— he never used a pilot unless orders specifically required . . ."

Chmn., Mr. Turner A. Duncan AVCO Corp., 1701 K St., N.W. Washington. D. C. 20006 Corr. Sec'y. Capt. Dale Mayberry, USN (Ret.), U. S. Naval Academy Museum Annapolis, Md. 21402

Frances and Alex COXE are truly making the good life in their authentic southern mansion in Chapel Hill, N. C. Alex has found a satisfying second career in property management. This keeps him commuting to Durham, but doesn't interfere with his seasonal preoccupation with either hunting or fishing.

Recent issues of Shipmate indicated that the class would be canvassed to determine their desires with regard to certain changes in the class constitution and soliciting support for a program designed to provide class sponsorship of the 33rd Company wardroom. Letters are now in the mail and should be received by each classmate prior to receipt of this issue of Shipmate.

It is hoped that all classmates will reply prompdy to this letter.

Pat and Baxter BILLINGSLEY also like the N. C. way of life, and Baxter reports he is enjoying teaching very much. In the two years since he got his Ph.D. in history, the Billingsleys have lived in Fayetteville, where he is now teaching in the Fort Bragg Branch of N. C. State U. This summer, however, he is reworking his doctoral dissertation on the history of South American navies, preparing it for publication.

It is obvious that one of the most active sectors of the class is the west coast group. The accompanying photograph and locator was sent in by Hank MONROE and was taken at the July class party. You will note that the large turnout included Mike and Mary LUOSEY from Augusta, Me. The next get-together in the Southern California area will be in Long Beach on 5 November. Anyone not on the west coast

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mailing list should get in touch with Carl Jones (CoMinPac) for details.

Those attending were, from left to right, front row: Corrine Jones, Carl Jones, Maudie and Eddie Fredericks, Nita and Marty Gibbons, Herb Schwab, Berniece Coleman (Gary at sea), Jinny Schwab, Hank Rumble, "L. C." and Grace Conwell, Jean and Howie Kuehl, Maggie and Al Pelling, Karin and Hank Monroe, Ernie Rumble; middle row: Elmer and Alice Glenn, Helen Gamon, Fuzzy and Lisa Drake, Bob and Lee Riddell, Lee and Dorothy Kimball, Bob and Jane Garrels, Mildred and Hank Sturr, Ruth Jordan, Barbara Keyser, Danny Meneke, Aurore Ingels, Dorrie and Ralph Pray; back row: Dave and Pat Lambert, Bill Jones, June Miller, John Garmon, Harriet and Mickey Dolan, Mike and Mary Luosey, Jack and Sally Steinbeck, Ron and Ruth Beyer, Clay and Leona Miller, Jim Jordan, Charlie Keyser, Ken Meneke, Ace Ingels.

A note from Dick POOR told of a rumor going around that a large class reunion was planned for Homecoming this year. A check with Tad Duncan and Dick Derickson revealed that there are no special plans along this line, but of course, all who can make Homecoming are encouraged to do so. In the past, efforts have been made to generate enthusiasm for a reunion every five years. It is expected that diese efforts will continue.

A most interesting letter from Larry NEVILLE informs us that he has resigned his job with Gyrodyne (the DASH Weapons System) and is now associated with the Seven Seas Division of Chapman College based at Orange, Calif.

The college has an afloat campus that goes around the world every semester. The mobile campus is named the M. S. SEVEN SEAS. It is a conversion

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Larry served as XO of the afloat college, the business manager, administrative officer, liaison between the ship and the college, and a few more odd jobs. Charlotte served as an assistant librarian. On a recent cruise, Larry visited Tahiti, Wellington, Sydney, Perth, Singapore, Madras, Ceylon, Mombasa, Djibouti, Alexandria, Beirut, Haifa, Piraeus, Civitavecchia, Algiers, Casablanca, Funchal, and New York. In September he sails in S.S. ROTTERDAM for Rotterdam to be present when one of the Holland American Line ships, the S.S. RYNDAM, is converted to the school's use in Bremerhaven. From this most interesting description of Larry's new job, it is obvious that he and Charlotte are having a ball.

A note from Jack STEWART expressed interest and support for the class sponsorship of the 33rd Company wardroom and gave as his address 1601 Wall St., Fort Wayne, Ind. At the August meeting of the Washington group of the class, it was announced that the September meeting would be held on 13 Sept. in Annapolis. It is hoped that a large contingent from the nearby area, including those in Norfolk, will plan to attend. It was also announced that the first increment of support for the 33rd Company wardroom, consisting of a TV set and draperies for the windows, have been purchased and will be ready for installation for the new academic year. Attending this meeting were: Duncan, King, Mott, Oren, Shifley, Slayton, Strean, McMullen, "Thompson, Croghan, and Lacey.

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Classmates will regret to have noted the sudden passing of Jim WRIGHT on 3 June recorded in the Last Call of the June-July issue. The class made a contribution to the Navy Relief Society in memory of Jim and the classmates in the Washington Group were in attendance at the Arlington services.

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an illness of several months. She had many friends who are readers of Shipmate and whom she dearly loved. She will be fondly remembered by those who knew her. Burial was in the family lot, next to their daughter Martha Alice, at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Lapeer, Mich.

This sad information was forwarded by Jim BENTLEY as well as Clyde VAN ARSDALL. Van also reports not having seen a soul in '34 since departing Washington for the "South Forty" at Trinidad. He has lots to do down there that is quite different from the Washington merry-goround—like golf, fishing, swimming, and working along in a calypso beat instead of the crash-crash-crash.

From Rome and Brown TAYLOR: "For those of us who are living overseas for long stretches, the column is a much appreciated source of information and fond memories. So again thanks for your steadfast efforts for us all. Myra and I continue living at Rome, Italy, where I am maintaining my post with St. Stephen's School.

We keep abreast of some of the news from classmates and friends who pass through Rome.

We must have a number of the class residing in Europe, but of these, I know only of Paul Cook who with the aid of Helen is keeping a watchful eye on that large oil field which he was instrumental in finding for Esso in Libya. His son, Paul Junior, is with us at St. Stephen's, and Paul and Helen come up from the desert kingdom occasionally. Les Stone, I understand, was painting in Florence, but my efforts to contact him have been fruitless. (No wonder—he is back Stateside.) Who are the others hereabout.?"

Pat McEntee provides some good news about Tom SOUTH. In the latter part of June, Betty and Pat had the opportunity to visit with Pauline and Tom in Long Beach where Tom is undergoing speech and physical therapy at the VA Hospital. They had a great visit and found him improving under the fine treatment there.

Sorry the picture taken at the time was not reproducible for this column.

From a busy Commander Seventh Fleet Johnny HYLAND: "I haven't been a very steady contributor to Shipmate news over the years but just in the past couple of months out here in the Far East there has been a litde news generated about the class of '34. My flagship out here in the Seventh Fleet is the USS OKLAHOMA CITY and in June when I was making an official visit to Hong Kong, who should I run into at a reception but Jimmy Babb. He looked the same as ever to me. He and his wife have been living in Hong Kong for several years where he represents a U. S. book publishing firm. On the 29th of June I was in Sangley Point where Herm Kossler took over as the new Commander U. S. Naval Forces, Philippines.

He and Ursula and the six children are really a wonderful looking family. Herm hasn't changed over the years as far as I can see. You may know that Marsh White now runs the ComFairWesPac command up in Atsugi, Japan which is not far from my homeport of Yokosuka.

Floss and I see Eleanor and Marsh quite a bit whenever I'm up there. That isn't very much of the time at present because of our involvement down in Vietnam. Not long ago Red Baumberger was out our way. He commands the Cruiser-Destroyer Force in the Pacific Fleet and came out to see us and to visit the cruisers and destroyers which he keeps out here. Also, Nels Johnson has just come to the CinCPac staff replacing George Pressey '32. I think you can see from the above that '34 is gradually taking over the Pacific Area."

San Diego correspondent Larry BECHT also sends a few notes: "Jack and Muriel Arnold are heading back to the Washington scene with Jack slated for an assignment on either the CNO or CNM staff; Frank and Virginia Upham are devoting a large share of their time to the local golf course in Coronado; we see Antoniak, Flynn, Robbins, DuBois, and a few others occasionally; Lew Coxe still heads up SoWestDivDocks; Red

Baumberger has a local 'flag' and Jim Davis has added some real talent and strength to the San Diego Port Commission; Hart and Dolly Kait are living it up in the Santa Barbara area north of Los Angeles. It seems to be increasingly difficult to get a class party organized—too many have really 'retired'. In the meantime, a few of us continue to live 'young at heart' with jaunts to Las Vegas, Santa Anita and the various golf courses and fun spots in beautiful, sunny California."

Corr. Sec'y, Capt. E. D. Vestel, Jr., (SC) USN, Supply Officer, Key West Naval Station, Key West, Fla. Sec'y-Treasurer, Capt. Louis N. Detweiler, (SC) USN, 6650 Van Winkle Drive, Falls Church, Va. 22044 Hank SHONERD did a bit of reminiscing in a July letter from Sacramento which enclosed a contribution to the scholarship fund. Hank III is studying economics at U. of Texas graduate school. He hopes to go to Harvard for his Ph.D. John, the youngest Shonerd, has two more years of high school. Hank's wife and daughter are both nurses and Hank hopes to get back into teaching after six years in industry.

Without the wives of '35, this year's Washington Navy Relief Ball to be held at the Sheraton Park Hotel on 9 Oct. would have a hard time getting off the ground. Marge Fee is co-chairman of the ball. Marge Husband shares the responsibility for obtaining contributions. Helen Goldberg and Marge Sherwood are in charge of invitations. Margaret Weede is helping with the program layout while Avis Karaberis and Marion Freeman are handling the publicity.

Ben SARVER is Vice Commander, Naval Ordnance Systems Command, which is (we think) something like BuOrd used to be. Beeps KINSLEY, now a New England attorney-at-law, says he'll welcome any classmates to the Boston area and at the same time challenge them to a game of tennis.

To Squidge and Tony LEE whose son, John Marshall Lee, Jr., 20, lost his life in an automobile accident near Princeton, N. J. on 1 June goes the sincere sympathy of all classmates.

Dave NASH, a San Diego banker, quit counting money long enough to send us a bit of news from that area. In early July, Dave reports Joe PENLAND was back in town and that Jack McCORMICK was expected to arrive in San Diego to work for Convair. There was much activity in connection with Anne Bettens departure for Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Joe. George Towne BAKER and Betty were vacationing in Hawaii reliving those days of '37 and '38 when carabaos were seen plowing at the corner of King and Kalakaua, planter's punch was 50^ and George Towne was asst. engineer in the submarine D-1.

Second generation notes include the engagement of Gerry and Jeanne CHRISTIE'S daughter, Dorothye Alice, to Lt.(jg) Kenneth Gary Hattick, USNR. A January wedding is slated in the San Diego area. Franklin Courtney Hess, our Frank's son, was married to Miss Patricia Ann Traynor in Palm Springs on 18 June. Pete and Louise ISLEVPETERSEN announced the marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Anina, to Ens. Paul Mikel Huber, '66. Ens. Huber is in the Nuclear Power Program at New London. Webb Reilly Gilmore and Marshall C. Clegg were sons of '35 who graduated in '66. Fletch Lamkin, Jr., a West Point graduate, is with an Army combat unit in Vietnam.

Buck WEAVER succeeded John JAY as head of the Houston Chapter of the Alumni Assn.

Buck owns an industrial plating and finishing shop while John, a neighbor, is associated with American General Insurance Co. Buck has a son at Ga. Tech. with another scheduled to enter this fall. His daughter, Perry, returned to the U. S. after a year's Fulbright scholarship in France. She'll major in language under a SHIPMATE

Woodrow Wilson scholarship at Yale diis fall.

Buck says he keeps busy on the vestry of St. George's Episcopal Church in Houston and with his 330-acre farm north of that city.

George DOSTER and Bill THOMPSON both live on St. Simons Island, Ga. George is prospering there as an insurance agent and father. Bill, married to Omar SPAIN'S sister Bea, is business manager of his brother's medical clinic in nearby Brunswick. Bill is also interested in a photographic development and enlargement laboratory.

On St. Simons we also met Pat Berg and her husband Al. Pat's dad was Eugene Morris Woodson '09, who was exec in LOUISVILLE in '35.

Pat well remembers the five bright-eyed young ensigns who used to squire the exec's daughter.

They were Gene PULK, Art DECKER, LeRoy TAYLOR, Dick STEPHENSON and Red KILROY. Pat FINNIGAN is back in Winter Park, Fla. after he and Jane spent two months in Germany visiting their son who was stationed there with Army Ordnance. Other members of the Finnigan family joined them for a Rhine reunion.

Woody DODGE writes from Van Nuys, Calif, that he enjoyed reading the class annual report and getting the address list. Woody retired several years ago and says he's still getting adjusted.

Frank SPENCER retired in July '63 from NavShipYd Puget Sound where he was planning officer. He went to work for Development and Resources Corp. of New York City. Frank was sent to Iran as advisor to the government on electric utility matters. He spent two years there while his company constructed a large hydroelectric dam. While in Tehran, he frequendy had lunch with Joe PLICHTA who is living there.

Frank returned to New York a year ago. He is presendy senior power advisor to the corporation.

Bob KAIL is on leave from the Sarasota, Fla. school system where he taught math and he is now a math prof, at the American School in London at 14, Gloucester Gate, Regent's Park, London N. W. 1. Bob's two sons are bluejackets.

One is an ETN2C in the NESEP program at U. of North Carolina. The other is attached to USS BARRACUDA and hopes to attend college in two more years. Katie, 13, accompanied her parents to England.

Wyman PACKARD paid his dues up through 1970 but says he refuses to pay as far ahead as Butch HEROLD (through 1997) because he enjoys receiving a "jig" from our secretarytreasurer now and then. Wyman, who plans on attending homecoming with Margaret, says he saw Turner CALDWELL in Norfolk in late June. Turner, a rear-admiral, is CinCLantFlt's Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Operations.

After 31 years' commissioned service Fletch LAMKIN retired 30 June. He was awarded the Joint Service Medal by Joe LYLE for exceptionally outstanding service while assigned to Headquarters Defense Supply Agency from January 1962 to June 1966. John BOTTOMS and Steve SHERWOOD participated in the retirement ceremony.

A. F. JOHNSTON sent a short note with his dues. Johnny, a retired USMC brig gen, is with the World Bank in Washington.

Red McQUILKIN, boss man of the San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard lives in Qtrs. "A" in Vallejo. Paddy PADDOCK has moved from Wayne to Radnor, Pa. where he resides at 190 Berwind Circle. Lefty WRIGHT's new address is 69 Conduit St., Annapolis.

Blake BOOTH is in Union, N . H . and our Baron BARANOWSKI now makes his home in Santa Maria, Calif. Hugh WINTERS checks in from Adanta where Red SNYDER also lives.

Buzz BORRIES has moved a few miles down the road from Green Cove Springs to Orange Park, Fla. Bill CLARK left Birmingham, Mich, in February and now lives in Cincinnati.

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Pat and Betty McENTEE made a whirlwind trip to the west coast in late June. In Coronado, they had a reunion with Pat's old roommate Will REIFENRATH and Clo. The McEntees also visited Betty's brother Tommy South '34 and his wife Pauline.

26 June was the McEntee wedding anniversary and they were given a grand party by Cy and Sally AUSTIN at their Sepulveda, Calif, home.

Shown in the accompanying photo at the Austins' are: (front row 1. to r.) Agnes Keithly, Betty McEntee, Sally Austin, Bunny Herold, Bobbie Prickett and Helen Jackson; (rear row) Myers Keithly, Pat McEntee, Cy Austin, Butch Herold, Bob Prickett and Bill Jackson.

The Austins are now back in Washington where Cy expects Lockheed will keep him until about 1 Feb. They are living at the River House in Arlington.

Vestal, Gil and Bob Kelly, Gilmer and Van Ness at D. W. Gilmore's in Annapolis.

Webb Gilmore graduated with '66.

When he returned to his home in Mundelein, 111. after spending June Week in Annapolis with D. W. GILMORE, D. O. VAN NESS had to enter a hospital for a painful kidney stone removal, but he's mending well and should be his usual effervescent self by the time this appears in print.

Van says he and Marie play bridge every week with Jim and Kyle BAIRD; that he bought two gas stations he plans to convert into drive-in drycleaning plants which will give him a total of five. He's also considering joining Gil and Dorothy Gilmore on a 3-week European trip, ETD 25 Sept.

News of the Puget Sound area contingent comes from Jim McCALLUM who sent along a check to bring his dues up to date and his best wishes to all the '35 gang back east. Jim is well into his second career in the Missile and Information Systems Division Boeing where Bill McLAREN and John MIDDLETON are also employed. Fred AKERS has his own realty firm in Seatde and Henry KNOWLES is on the University of Washington faculty there with a doctorate. Nearby, Dick HARMER works for Richfield Oil Co. in Bellingham. Harvey HEADLAND teaches at Puget Sound University in Tacoma. Frank SMITH lives in Port Townsend, Arnold NEWCOMB is in Sequiem and Roxie HOLMES runs a construction company in Tacoma.

Bob KELLY, living in Severna Park and working in the Martin Co. general offices at Baltimore's Friendship International Airport, has a Midshipman 1IC son, Bob, Jr., and another

son, Dick, at U. of North Carolina where he is a USNR Midshipman 3 / C . During the last few years Bob has had the pleasure of getting to know quite a few members of the class 'of '67, one of whom is George Phillip III, whose father, Geordie, lost his life on 16 June 1945 when the TWIGGS was hit by an enemy suicide plane. Geordie had commanded the TWIGGS since April '44 and was awarded a Navy Cross for heroism.

Al MOODY, now a Bowie, Md. resident, heads the Federal Aviation Agency's Long Distance Navigation Branch. From Coronado, Charlie HARRIS sends greetings to all classmates. Gamby GAMBACORTA received a Master of Arts degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey on 1 June. Dusty DORNIN was in Washington for several days in early August. He represents a Torrance, Calif, firm.

Hank THOMAS left Huntsville, Ala. and we don't know his address. Anyone who does please tell Lou DETWEILER. Page KNIGHT sends in his class dues with a welcome note from Kinsale, Va. where he taught high school math last year. He says initially it was a frustrating experience but after instituting a bit of strict discipline and tossing some chalk around, that law and order returned.

During the summer Page operates a family style private camp ground which he hopes some of the class will visit.

Jack COSGROVE, a Phoenix CPA, reports our class roster erred in listing Fen BROCK as a Phoenix resident. Jack says Fen left for Long Beach or San Diego where he hoped to find financial backing for a deep sea mining idea several years ago. Jack put in a good word for Phoenix living and sent along a sizeable contribution to our scholarship fund.

Attending the July Washington area class luncheon at the Navy Yard were Badger, Bennett, Brandt, Detweiler, Lamkin, Mackie, McEntee, Moody, Packard, Petrovic, Sherwood, Veth and Westin. Swede offered to sponsor a swim party at his Silver Spring, Md. home in early Sept. and Wyman suggested having wives to one of the monthly luncheons.

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND HOMECOMING THIS YEAR, LET LOU DETWEILER KNOW AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. RAdm. and Mrs. Mason Freeman of Arlington, Va., announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Jean Mason Freeman, to Mr. John Chilton Reed of Annapolis, Md., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Edward Reed of Pensacola, Fla. The wedding will take place this month.

Miss Freeman is a graduate of the College of William and Mary where she was president of Delta Delta Delta social sorority, Homecoming Queen, Military Ball Queen and Miss William and Mary.

Mr. Reed is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and attended the Ck)llege of William and Mary School of Law. He served four years in the U. S. Army as an airborne infantry officer and is now employed by National Plastic Products, Inc., Odenton, Md.

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Sec'y, MGen. P. R. Tyler, USMC 5529 Edgemont Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22310 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN 4101 Downing St. Annandale, Va. 22003 Well, here it is Homecoming time already, and we hope to see a lot of you present for the usual annual get-together. Where did this summer go?

Seems only yesterday that we pushed and toted that barge up the (2&0 Canal and had our 30th anniversary/retirement dinner dance at the A&N Country Club, 4 June.

Speaking of the latter, we really had a ball!

It was farewell to some, and hail to others arriving home to retire here in the area or just plain visiting to be present at the celebration. It was a good turnout; 28 couples and two stags. We just wish everyone could have been present, but those who couldn't make it were there with all of us in spirit as we sang a toast to all in '36 and the many years we have been together.

When queried about retirement plans, Mack BUTLER replied, "Stay here, of course! Where else.? Teach school—I hope (?).

Paul BJARNESON, still residing in Lake Barcroft Estates, is back with the Navy. This time as a civil servant under Joe RICE as a program manager in the Navy Electronic Systems Command, Bailey's Cross Roads. How lucky can you get in this day of Pentagon traffic and no parking.? He's within walking distance of home.

Otis COLE was relieved as CO NavSta Annapolis on 29 June. He and Anne plan to start retirement by traveling in Europe and points east for several months before returning to CONUS to find a job. Says Otis: "What kind of a job.? Who knows.?.??"

COURT expounds: "Time and tide wait for no man. We all go in different directions— some to the hills; some to sea. As for us we'll just stay in Williamsburg and prosper."

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Not to be outdone by the Washington contingent, '36ers in the San Diego area had themselves a "30 years after reunion" on July 4th at the home of Margo and Mort HOLCOMBE. A note from Fred HOLMSHAW, now returned and living at 801 Adella Ave., Coronado, 92118, tells about this celebration: "Margo and Mort had a wonderful party for all local '36ers, even some from Hawaii who were here at the time.

A fireworks display was furnished by the city of Coronado, and the '36 viewers were even televised, watching from the Holcombes' front lawn. The enclosed photo only shows the men present, but all the wives and many children were there, about 35 or 36 in all. Kneeling L to R are: WHITING, SAMUEL, & HOLCOMBE. Standing: MANN, BLITCH, MERKER, SLEIGHT, HOLMSHAW, THOMAS, & STARK. Margy joins me in regards to all." "Thanks Fred for the dope. How about taking on the reporting job permanenriy.? With such a large group in your area now, we'll need one.

With the 1966 elections soon to come, the self-appointed chairman of the USNA Classmates Committee for Assuring the '66 Election of George GRIDER to Congress, Bill WENDEL, is on the march again. A 22 July letter on Carborundum Co. stationery extolls George's past record and his accomplishments; and oh yes! it also says campaign funds gratefully accepted at campaign headquarters, 1328 Monroe, Memphis, Tenn. 38104. Go-Go-GRIDER! Enjoying the evening, arranged and hosted

by Blanche and Jack BAUMEISTER, were: the Alfords, Warfield Bennetts, Buders, Coles, Combs, Courts, EUises, Entlers, Flemings, Gordon Fowler (we missed Elaine who was ill), Heywoods, Hirshfelds, Mart Hoffmans, Ed Kings, Laws, Odenings, Oseths, Prices, Tom Reeds, Rices, Ryders, Sherbys, Dick Teels, Jack Turners, Tylers, Wares, Bjarnesons, Sanfords, and Buzz Laizure. Circulating among the party-goers brought forth the following tidbits: The ALFORDs are consolidating households in their new quarters at Newport. Mary Anne had to wait until the school year was over.

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Kaye and Ross HIRSHFELD plan to stay on at 4208 Holburn Ave., Annandale, Va. as Ross contemplates conversion to Civil Services and continuing with DIA. Buzz LAIZURE is back in town and now with Systems Research Group, Inc., Arlington, Va. He can be contacted on 522-5444.

Longest distance prize went to Georgia and Bob ODENING who were here also to celebrate the christening of a new ensign—their son Mike— headed for nuclear submarines. From them: "The rest of us are still rolling on the hillsides of Palos Verdes—Tim, our budding actor, has had a few walk-ons in several TV series, Gidget and Donna Reed shows. In fact he closed them out when both series were concluded."

Margo and Johnny OSETH also plan to stay on in the area. Johnny, now with OPNAV, hopes to be with OP-03T next year provided SecNav approves his boss's request.

Nancy and Tom REED, up from NORVA, reported on that area: "Frankie and Moose BROWN couldn't make the anniversary party because they were attending college graduation exercises. Kelly KNAPPER and Fred BENNETT are seen frequently; the latter is due to return to OPNAV. Willie LEWIS is retired and still living in Norfolk, as is Jack FIFE who is in Newport News. All wished they could be present and wish '36 the best of luck."

Sandy, daughter of Mary Moore Lacey and our late classmate Jack MOORE, was married to Ronald E. Gates on 25 June in the Naval Academy Chapel. Sandy was graduated from Northwestern University in 1965 as a speech correctionist, and her husband is now working on his Ph.D. in biochemistry at Northwestern Medical School.

Mary is now married to Dr. Douglas Lacey of the English, History and Government Department at the Naval Academy. Best wishes go to Sandy and her husband from all in '36. Personal congratulatory notes may be addressed to 113 Wardour Drive, Annapolis.

News on Stan TROTT indicates he has returned from Tasmania where he was teaching at

Hobart Technical College. He is now a professor in the Math Dept. at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Good Luck Stan! Now maybe we'll get to see you more often, or by the time this issue is out, at Homecoming.

Syd SHERBY is now in Program Development, General Dynamics, working for Ed Heinmann, corporate vice-president for engineering and program development. For those who may not have it, Jane and Syd now live at 32 Overlook Rd., Mountain Lakes, N. J. 07046; phone: 201-335-3586.

'Twas good to see Ann and Warfield BENNETT again. The Chamber of Commerce and life in Panama City, Fla. appear to be agreeing with both of them.

Speaking of the CofC, Jimmy RUTTER writes he resigned from the life insurance business.

He now has the job he really wanted; back with the CofC in Long Beach since January. Ruth and he waited until the school year was over and then made the move from Buena Park.

They are happy with their new home just three blocks from the beach in Belmont Shores—176 Quincy Ave. Had a wonderful newsy letter from Tom KING in late June. He is now ComCruDesFlot 11 and with the 7th Fleet. Tom writes: "My current employment has given me a wonderful opportunity to see a few classmates and enjoy some time with them. On my flight out, stopped briefly in Pearl Harbor long enough for a golf game with Fred Holmshaw. It was good to see Margie and Fred again, both of whom seem to be enjoying Hawaii. Had a good bull session with Dave Richardson not long ago at sea. He has one of the CVA Groups doing such a good job in Vietnam.

"At Yokosuka saw a great deal of Lloyd Benson, now managing the Officers' Club and living in Yokohama. Also saw Perla at several parties.

They seem to be thriving and are mighty good representatives of '36 in Japan. Jeanne is in Coronado holding down the fort while I'm out here. We look forward to more good times with many classmates in the San Diego area when I return. Good luck and warm regards to all." Good to hear from way out yonder Tommy; keep the dope coming. Best wishes for a fruitful and successful WesPac deployment from all of us.

S'all for now. Let's keep the news rollin' into the Annandale HQ now that everyone has scattered far and wide.

RAdm. Earl R. Crawford '36 took command of the 63-year-old Naval Base at Guantanomo Bay on 25 June, relieving RAdm. John D. Bulkeley '33 who is now ComCruDesFlot 8.

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WASHINGTON NEWS OF '37 Jack WADLEIGH is contributing class notes for Shipmate which he gathers from day to day contacts and from the trips he makes from time to time. His letter of 7 June reads: "For your class notes here are the people who showed up at our party on 3 June. This party, as you recall, celebrated not only the 29th anniversary of the class, but also, for Fay and myself and several other couples, the 27th anniversary of our wedding. Invitations were sent to everybody on the Washington roster.

Those who showed up were: "Caroline and Larry Bernard, Fog Blasdel, Bea and Larry Brantley, Anne and Jim Cruse, Eloise and Tom Davis, Ed Finney, Bob Farrington, Madge and Jim Gustin, Tony and Ted Harper, Betty and John Johnston, Jean and John Reese, Barbara and Bunny Shupper, Jack Slaughter, Wes Steesy, Jane and Chuck Stein, Francesca and Walt Stencil, Janet and Red Vance, and, of course, Ray and yours truly.

"You might want to note that among the graduates in 1966 was Rob Crenshaw. Bill is east for his graduation although I have not seen him."

David Browning, son of Charlie and Dorothy Browning, also was graduated in June. On 9 June, David and Carolyn Oram were married; his first duty is in Pensacola.

There was a class luncheon the second Thursday of June, the ninth, with nine in attendance: Walt Stencil, Larry Branriey, Harry Hahn (retiring on 1 July to take a job in industry), Jimmy Denton, John Johnston, Red Woodward, Johnny DeVane, Jimmy Gustin, and Fog Blasdel.

On 13 June, Walt BARRY sent me a letter: "Enclosed is a photograph which I thought you might like to forward to Shipmate. On the 31st of May Bud WATKINS was relieved as CO of the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va.,

by Capt. John B. Ferriter '38. At the same ceremony Bud read orders to retirement after 29 years of service.

Frank W. Vannoy—Nelson P. Watkins

"The photograph shows RAdm. Frank Vannoy '39, awarding Bud a commendation from the Secretary of the Navy for his outstanding leadership and exemplary performance of duty during the four years he was in command of the base.

"Things are pretty quiet in Norfolk so I don't have much news. Glad to see that you are getting an assist from some of the gang after all these years."

Jack WADLEIGH has sent some more notes for the class: "Frank BUCKLEY came through Washington one weekend and sent his best to all our Washington contingent. Frank had been to Key West to participate in the NSIA Antisubmarine Warfare Panel. He said it was great fun seeing Don White who had tactical command of the HUK Group operating in the undersea demonstration for the NSIA panel.

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"The class can congratulate its first Naval Reserve Rear Admiral, States Mead, whose name was on the recently announced selection list.

States is vice president of the Chase Manhattan Bank in New 'ifork.

"I talked with Stretch Kelley in Naples the other day via high frequency single sideband.

This is a good way to communicate to Naples, and future communication programs should give us more coherent talk. We were both cutting out at frequent intervals. Stretch did indicate that he and Martha are enjoying their tour in that Neopolitan atmosphere.

"Bill Reynolds forwarded a clipping from Newport News which announces that P. K. Taylor has been promoted to assistant chief engineer of the Shipyard. P. K. has been with the Newport News Shipbuilding Co. since he retired in 1959.

"Capt. Sheldon Kinney '41, Commandant of Midshipmen, in the name of the class of 1967, expressed sincere appreciation to our class for our proposal to sponsor the wardroom of the First Company, Brigade of Mipshipmen. In September, when the class of '67 returns, representatives of our class wUl meet with the First Company Officer and Midshipmen Company Commander concerning the renovation of the Wardroom. Ideas for any class motif are solicited from classmates. Write to John Johnston on this one. There are 36 Companies of Midshipmen at the present time and as the class of '37 we are starting on the second round."

At the 14 July meeting, the 11 classmates present heard the announcement of the new class officers for 1966-1967, as follows: chairman, Johnny DeVane; vice-chairman. Bob Erly; secretary-treasurer, John Johnston; 1st Batt. Rep., Red Woodward; 2nd Batt. Rep., Curt Kelly; 3rd Batt.

Rep., Bunny Shupper, and 4th Batt. Rep., Larry Bernard.

From those present: Bob Farrington, Johnny Hess, Tom Adams, Bucky Walsh, Curt Kelly, Larry Bernard, Bunny Shupper, Larry Brandey and Jim Cruse, it was learned that Art Fisher is a lawyer in Tampa, Fla. Another 1937 second echelon to graduate this June from the USNA was Deputy Brigade Commander, John M. Kelly, son of Curt Kelly.

The last of the season '37 wives luncheon was held at Normandy Farms in the Potomac area. Ten were present. Libby Barton took over the hostess job for the last time before leaving for North Carolina.

Cliff MESSENHEIMER has returned to Washington, D. C. and is now business manager for the American Wood Preservers Institute, 1707 " L " Street, N.W. He and Charlotte will be establishing residence at Shirlington House, North Arlington, Va. Hank ROWE, with a Texas Instruments, Inc. letterhead, has written a nice letter. It shows that he is with the Science Service Division with a date line "R/V ARCTIC SEAL—17 July 1966" "Shipmate issues are a little late catching up with me, (at the moment I'm 100 miles out of Jan Mayan Is.), but I'd like to make reservations for Suzy and me for the 30th reunion homecoming. To catch up, I've been with TI's Oceanography branch since I retired (1 Jan. '65) most of the time at sea with a pair of 165 ft. survey vessels.

"When Suzy joined me for the grand European tour this spring we saw Mary and Chariie Minter in Paris. Charlie is apparendy keeping a good eye on his namesake and Mary on the fashion houses.

"We'll be working out of Norway for the next three months then the Med for the winter. Any classmates whose travels coincide, please make contact through our London office: Marine Geophysical Surveys, G. S. I. Ltd. Canterbury House, Sydenham Rd. Croydon, Surrey, England.

"We still maintain our permanent residence at 5744 Redwood Lane, Dallas—and the welcome mat is always out."

Francis R. W. Worth '37 of the P & O Steamship Co., Miami.

A press release to announce that Francis R. W. WORTH joined the Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Co. as administrative assistant to Kenneth A. Osborne, vice president and general manager of the Flagler System's expanding Miamibased line. Frank now reisdes at 3084 S.W. 27th Ave. in Coconut Grove, Fla. From 53 Church St., Stonington, Conn, on 28 July, Tom MILLER writes: "Long time, no see, and I hope that maybe you and your family will be up this way possibly this summer before we return to Coconut Grove in Florida in early September when school starts down there. We're in the same house you saw us last time so do plan it if you're New England bound.

"We raced TOMADRUS to Bermuda again this summer, came in the middle of the fleet, so had to relinquish the Sir Thomas Lipton Memorial Trophy we won in the '64 race."

RAdm. and Mrs. Fillmore G. Gilkeson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ellen Douglas, to Lt. Arvil Lee Cook, USN, the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cook of Jonesboro, Ark. Miss Gilkeson attended St. Agnes Episcopal School, Hollins College, and was graduated from the University of North Carolina. Lt. Cook was graduated from Arkansas State University.

Admiral and Mrs. Glikeson, whose home is at 504 Canterbury Lane, Alexandria, Va., are presendy en route to the Philippines for a tour of duty. He recently was Commander Antisubmarine Warfare Group Three.

The wedding will take place this month in Japan.

Sec'y, Capt. John A. Bogley, USN 3900 Watson PL, Apt. 7B Washington, D. C. 20016 NEWS FROM ALL AROUND This has been a hot dry summer and the Washington group activities have suffered accordingly. Kay and Chet OWEN had about 50 of us over to their lovely home in McLean for a picnic. The weather was perfect this year and ^11 hands spent a lot of time in the pool. A good time was had by all and our thanks to Kay and Chet with hopes of a return invitation next year. We tried to set up a similar picnic at Dahlgren at the invitation of Bernice and Bill HASLER but there was too much conflict with the available date. We hope they will give us a rain check for next year and many thanks for their trouble.

Marie and Bill SPEARS came back to the states from Copenhagen on a visit with members of the Danish Air Force. A mix up in plane arrangements due to weather forced them to land at Dulles and gave them a chance to stay in Washington for a few days. As fate goes.

Bill's father, RAdm. W. O. Spears, passed away only 25 minutes before he got home.

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funeral. Very nice notes of thanks were received from both Marie and Bill.

Marie had time to report that Mary Lou graduated from Mary Mount in Arlington. Bill junior graduated from Severn and was headed for Roanoke College. Eddie graduated from 8th grade in Denmark and that Mary Lou would go back with them and attend the University of Copenhagen. Lo and Ralph WEYMOUTH met them at the airport in Keflavic.

Pret HAINES also lost his dad, Capt. Preston B. Haines, this summer but we did not get the word in time to express our sincere sympathy other than by a note to Pret at Fort Monroe, Va. where he and Robbie are stationed.

The flag officer selection was a happier event of the summer and our heartiest congratulations go to Vic DYBDAL, Randy MOORE, George MUSE and Joe STILWELL. Randy MOORE has already reported to duty with the JCS and he and Lucy have bought a home at 823 Empress Court, Waynewood, Va. Don KELLEY writes to say that both he and Maggie enjoyed the combined husbands and wives luncheon they attended while on training duty here in Washington last spring. You will be as surprised as I was to learn that the Connecticut Chapter of the Alumni Association includes among its members our classmates Ken Brown, Eckhardt, Gebhardt, Hayden, Kelley, Lynch, Mandel, Miller, Miner, Pope, Waters and Zimmer. Thanks for the dope Don and its always good to see or hear from you.

Bill DIMMICK stopped in town for a day, having come east for his mother's funeral in Scranton, Pa. He promised to send me some dope on the San Diego group when he got back. Instead he phoned Myra Finn who says she was counted on to pass some dope to me but had turned it over to one of the classmates who dropped the ball. To make a long story short, it turns out that they had a big get-together at the Admiral Kidd Club for cocktails and dinner.

Those present were: Clarke and Mary Frances Bennett, Jim and Marian Brenner, Marion and Mary Alice Buaas, Pat Callahan (Rosie was in Wichita to drive Madeline (second daughter) home to Coronado from nursing school for the summer), Howard Abeel and his guest (Mrs. Jane Hopper), Joe and Marie Cassidy, Bill Dimmick (down from Whittier), Bill and Myra Finn, Tom and Gail Foster, Jigger and Robbie Harmon, Zeke and Butch Jarmon (from Corona), Randy and Dolores Klippel, Anne McDonald (Luke was in WestPac), Fred and Ruth Muir, George and Mary Jane Muse, Mai and Mary Winter and Jake and Kay Ready.

Thanks for the dope Myra and Bill.

Charlie POND received the Army's Legion of Merit at retirement ceremonies at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. in July and has taken a teaching position with the Lancaster High School in Kilmarnock, Va. Good luck and Godspeed in your second career Charlie. Fred SCHROEDER, who I reported had retired in the last issue, writes to say that he and Florine have setded in a 200-year-old house at 33 Gnarled Hallow Road, East Setauket, Long Island, N. Y. 11733.

Fred is keeping his membership in the Washington Group as he plans to be here frequently on business. We look forward to seeing you, Fred. Our monthly luncheons are the fourth Thursday of the month at Fort Myer commencing at 1145.

The duties of chairman for the Norfolk Group have been taken over by John FERRITER. Hank DELAUREAL has headed for new duty at Tulane and I hope will give me some support from the New Orleans area. Many thanks Hank for the wonderful job you did in keeping us posted on Norfolk and good luck in your new duty. Bob and Betty HURON have left Washington for a position with NASA's new Electronics Research Center in Cambridge, Mass., located adjacent to MIT. They have bought a home in Win62

chester, Mass., address 24 Pilgrim Drive. Son Bruce graduated from Landon and has been accepted at Yale this fall. Good luck and Godspeed Bob and let us hear from the Boston area.

Our plans for the homecoming this year (the weekend of 22 Oct.) are in the able hands of Jack RAYMER. Bobbie and Chariie MORRISON have graciously offered their new home at Providence, Annapolis, at 230 Anchorage Drive for a BYOB and buffet party after the game Saturday. Jack will get out a flyer before this news reaches you. Just in case. Jack's address is 1940 South Lynn St., Ariington, Va., tel.

684-8130.

There seems to be a lot of moves going on within Washington. Steve MANN and Jack MANSFIELD have left the Pentagon for new duty on the staff of the Industrial College. Jim ANDREWS gave up duty in OSD for BuPers as Assistant Chief for Morale Services. Bill HUNNICUTT left the Pan American Affairs Division of OpNav for duty under John LEYDON in the Office of Naval Research. I still hang out my shingle in OP-44 but believe there must be an

Pat Foley '38, new CO of the Aviation Supply Oflfice, Philadelphia.

easier way to earn a living. When Pat FOLEY left for Philadelphia to be the aviation supply officer, I found myself chairman of the Washington group for the umpteenth time. Needless to say, we have an election in progress and I will name the new encumbent in my next column. Hope all of you had a pleasant summer and expect to see you at homecoming, the most enjoyable weekend you will ever have.

Sec'y, RAdm. C. E. Bell, USN 6359 Cavalier Corridor Falls Church, Va. 22044 Here it is 12 Aug. with a 15 Aug. deadline facing me. Seems like a long time since the last column, but actually it was only two months.

That last column was written partiy in Washington and partly in Paris and phoned in. Ellen and I had a great 12-day leave period driving through Italy, Austria, Germany and France following a two week assignment in Paris.

Brought back a picture of the Schwabs, Renfros and Thompsons taken with Ellen in the Renfros' apartment. Have lots of news for this issue, so I'd better get started.

'39ers in Paris.

There was a large annual get-together on the west coast on 2 July when Bob and Sally Gulick had all hands in their lovely home in Pacific Palisades. Certainly one of the outstanding jobs of the party was Sandy and Tete Simmons' man-in-the-street taped interviews with most everyone present. Using a portable recorder, they were thoughtful enough to get all the news fit to print for me to hear first hand for the column. Some of the voices I hadn't heard since graduation, but recognized many right away. Even recognized a couple of unidentified voices later in the evening. Ellen and I enjoyed hearing the following classmates: Sandy and Tete just bought a horse for daughter Tory.

Sandy has shifted jobs from Lockheed to Litton Industries where he is working on the Fast Deployment Logistic ship project; Tommy Bennett, who heads all of the Aerojet's field offices west of the Mississippi River; Bill Martin currently raising quarter horses in Corvina, California; Gordy and June Glaes up from San Diego; Curt and Mimi Vossler down from Vandenburg missile test range; Bob and Sally Gulick; Ken and Madeline Barker (Ken is with the U. S. Customs in San Diego); Hymie Trauger who was playing the guitar and giving me a litde of his dimly remembered Spainsh; John Dolan one of our newest rear admirals; Bill and Lucia Ann Shifflette who are living in Anaheim with their five children; Neil and Betty Harkleroad, he's with Douglas at Huntington Beach (things are still beautiful in Lake Barcroft, Neil); Skeet and Kathy Bemis; Hank Singleton and George Roberts who had just effected the merger of their two up-and-coming corporations, Teledyne and Vasco Metals.

Jim McAllister, teaching at Cal Poly, Pomona; Paul Glenn, teaching in Santa Monica; Bill Fargo up from the Fleet Training Center in San Diego; John and Jan Sharper, whom John said was "a real nice gal"; Al Ostroski in the "money management business' with Waddell and Reed; Hank Brantingham from the Chemistry Department of the University of California at La Jolla; that reliable and inveterate golfer Bill Hitchins (I'm still a pushover, Bill); Frank Ralston (thanks for the note, Frank; we all were saddened to hear of your loss); Don and Dotty Hardy, probably the most loyal twosome in the class; Mai Roby from U.S.C; George Duncan who's Chief of Staff to Commander, Naval Air Forces, PacFlt; Bob Border with the Space General Corp.; Doc Norton studying oceanography at the University of Washington; and Bob Dasteel who's president of American Thermoform Corp. Bob has a considerable personal interest in the company, too. That's all the voices Ellen and I recorded from the tape, but there was plenty of singing and talking in the background throughout. We know that all persons are not listed here, but we know too it was a great party.

Thanks for the tremendous help Sandy and Tete.

A number of classmates were kind enough to write Bob and Betty and express their regrets at being unable to attend, including the Ed Footes, Joe and B. J. Hughes, the Charley Thomases, the Chuck Simmons, the Reillys, the Lou Spears, Reeds, Spectors, Hendersons, Perleys, Jenkins, Trina Weschler, Bob Clarks, Holdens, Houghs, and Grant Rogers.

By the way. Bob DASTEEL dropped me a note to say he has a possible opening for a '39er as a contract administrator. The position would be ideal for a civil engineer type or anyone with Yards & Docks or Naval District Construction Office experience.

I just returned from a week at the Defense Management Systems Course at the PG School, Monterey, and was happy to have Ernie SCHWAB in the class with me. Ernie made it all the way from Paris despite our airline strike.

How about that wonderful rear admiral selection list! It would have been great to see additional names, but 12 sure is a big help in making up for the previous meager selections.

I know everyone joins me in extending congratuS H I P M A T E

lations to John Dolan, Roger Paine, Bill Hushing, Jim Dare, Harry Harty, Jim Smith, "Doc" Abbot, Casey Childers, "Fitz" Fitzpatrick, Emmett "Foxey" Bonner, "Blackie" Weinel, and Fred

Corie.

"Sorry" and Jean SIMPSON are setded in quarters at Seal Beach, Cal. Weapons Station by now, but prior to their departure Jim and Sue WALLACE threw a beautiful black tie and long dress farewell party. The Washington weather cooperated and Sue did a beautiful job of decorating the recreation room as a Paris cabaret. Rollo and Jane MILLER and George and Jeanne McDANIELS were in town for the occasion.

Had a delightful note from Tom KEEGAN from 1801 W. Adantic Ave., SuUivans Island, S. C. Tom is enjoying teaching high school over the past three years. This fall he enters the Math Institute at the U. of South Carolina under a National Science Foundation grant for one year. Tom says "To my classmates who remember my trials with math . . . this should be hilarious!!" Maybe so, Tom, but you sound pretty savvy now. He also heard from Phil Boche BROWN, of Dillon, S. C. Phil was exec of a four-piper destroyer in W W II and got action with a surfaced U-boat. Phil just became father of a baby boy which temporarily at least makes him the last father in the class.

Any volunteers to surpass him.?

The day this column is due in there's going to be a '39 family picnic at the Ordnance Lab at White Oaks, Md. Won't be able to get the names in till next time.

Dan MATTSON wrote in to let us know that his address is Box 326, Brainerd, Minn. Dan's son is in the NROTC at Rensselaer Polytech and that's not an easy one to get into as we all quickly recognize.

Means JOHNSTON has temporarily relieved Barney Sieglaff '31 as Commandant First Naval District, Boston. This will be an additional duty assignment for Means until our old friend RAdm. Roy "Pigboat" Benson '29 relieves him about six months from now. Harry HARTY has gone to sea as Commander, Anti-Submarine Warfare Group 3. Red BALCH reluctantly has given up command of Amphibious Squadron 12 and is now with the Ordnance Systems Command Hq in Washington. Charlie CHANDLER also is back on shore having reported into the Office of the Secretary of Defense. George DUNCAN had to give up that thoroughly delightful job in San Diego for an assignment in the systems command area in Washington.

A surprise visit of Ben SteinkuUer was the occasion for the gathering of a few classmates at the Holzapfels'. The group enjoyed drinks of the Holzapfels' "cocktail barge" cruising on Lake Barcroft. Shown here in the stern sheets, from left to right, standing: Beck and John Splain (Col. USAF and now on the Industrial College staff), Neil Almgren (recendy reported into Naval Operations), Jack Fidel and Ben SteinkuUer. Seated: Val Holzapfel, Cynnie Almgren and June Fidel. Missing from the group and taking the pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gay Holzapfel.

We are proud to note that Dick PRATT has become the business manager of the Taft School in Watertown, Conn. Dick holds a Master's degree in mechanical engineering and business administration which should add a lot to his qualifications. The active duty ranks are losing a fine officer as well as a talented artist and minstrel singer. Don't get lost permanently in the hinterlands, Dick!

Bob CLARK came through with a complete report of the 27th class reunion celebration in Coronado attended by 51 classmates and wives.

Bob also reports that Art FISCHER has joined Bill FARGO and himself in the Pacific Fleet Training Command. He enclosed an excellent group picture with an equally fine table of names as follows: Left to right, front row: Ed Foote, Ruth Foote, Johnny Weatherwax, Rosemary Weatherwax, Kathie Bemis, John Sharpe, Jan Sharpe, Partee Crouch, Aggie Duncan, Bobo Bobczynski. Second row: Flossie Ness, Bill Wright, Doris Wright, Trina Weschler, Skeet Bemis, Ouida Reilly, Hap Jolly, Bobby Knox, Genie Henderson, Jim Henderson, Marie Coulter, June Bobczynski. Third row: Dwight Ness, Elaine Brantingham, Mary Lou Lank, Isabel Spear, June Glaes, Madeline Barker, Scotty Crouch, Nellie Laird, "M. B." Jolly, Gene Knox, Donna Fischer, Dottie Dolan, Eileen Clark, Tut Fargo. Back row: Hank Brantingham, Hal Lank, Paul Holmberg, Betty Holmberg, Lou Spear, Gordy Glaes, Ken Barker, Dunny Reilly, Tom Walker, Hank Lloyd, Art Fischer, John Dolan, Bob Clark, George Duncan, Bill Fargo.

It was an outstanding party that we had here in Washington on 18 June. The wives did a beautiful job of organizing this one and Adey "Pete" and Kay PETERSON arranged for the use of the party room in their apartment building not far from the Pentagon. My estimate is that there were 65-75 present, but having gotten back from Europe only the day before I neglected to prepare myself for writing down all the names. No picture was taken, which

'39ers on "cocktail barge."

might be just as well. The turnout was so fine we couldn't all have gotten into one picture. It was one of the best class get-togethers I have attended in the Washington area.

A September wedding is being held for Suzanne Deane, daughter of Cdr. Donald C. DEANE, USN (Ret.), and Mrs. Deane of Picayune, Miss., and Lt.(jg) Thomas Blake Booth, USNR, son of VAdm. and Mrs. Charies T. Booth (USNA '31).

Suzanne has completed her junior year at the University of South Carolina, and Lt. Booth is a graduate of the University of Southern California.

The Deanes, with daughters Nancy (18) and Margaret (7), live at 1703 Evangeline Drive, Picayune. Cdr. Deane is with the Mississippi Test Facility, on the Samrn V Program.

That's all for now, but I hope to see or hear from EACH of you this fall!

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WASHINGTON REPORT Class activities may have been in a lull during the summer heat, but classmates have been active.

Al CLUSTER, who has returned to Washington from California, is regional manager with Whittaker Corp. Bill CASPAR! finally reached Washington. Alas, he has decided to retire in the near future. Details when we know.

Ike BLOUGH has retired. Roy SMALLWOOD has retired and is teaching at Casady School, Oklahoma City.

'39ers 27th reunion, Coronado.

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Adm. Herman Trum '40.

Adm. Julian Burke '40.

Proudly we hail three new '40 admirals: Julian BURKE, Bill McKINNEY, and Herman TRUM. Julian went right to sea as ComPhiGrp THREE. Bill is at Peari on the Fleet Staff, and Herm is newly here in the National Command Center. Congratulations to talented and deserving officers; they will continue to honor the class, along with our other flag officers.

Betsy and George BLOCK have moved to new duty at Sandia Base, see address changes. Bob CLEMENTS has reported in for BuAir duty.

When John MONTGOMERY was recently retired. Admiral Holmes very thoughtfully had the whole family on hand, including a braced and proud young Johnny, for the award of the Navy Commendation Medal. Splendid!

HERE AND THERE New First Classman Chuck Beers, Jr. spent quite a summer cruise on Polaris submarine patrol. This should calibrate him to follow his dad's footsteps. Late note has the Joe SNYDERs not moving to Norfolk and remaining in New London. Kent BULFINCH was given special honors for his service as assistant manager of Shell Oil's San Francisco Industrial Dept. Cary HALL vented a litde house-building spleen to Joe D'AREZZO, asserting that getting in their new house will be right nice but cosdy in frustrations. Nonetheless, the Halls are enjoying Hampton, Ga., where Cary is engineering manager of a good firm. They say: look in on us; we are just south of Adanta. Early in the summer Roger and Mary-Francis VAUGHN were traveling from Florida to Jamestown, R. I., in two cars, when she was seriously injured near Washington. Thank goodness she expects no permanent repercussions from the accident.

We announce sadly the passing of Earle CHILDS on 2 Aug. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Rita and the four children. Major surgery in early June, followed by further surgery, preceded what was thought to be hopeful convalescence. Earle's fame in PT boats was equaled by that in all regards, certainly including friendship and as a family man.

A provocative note from Warren SMALZEL, Instimte secretary of MIT: "I recall the 'contest' you wrote up a couple months ago (another classmate's son being a candidate for the class of '82). Starting with Priscilla, who will be in her final year next fall at Connecticut College for Women, I can drop down to number four, Kate, who should qualify for the class of '85.

If she won't do, I'll pull my fifth card out of my rear pocket, Steve, who should make it in '86. How say you to this, mates,?"

WHERE AWAY These known changes to the 15 March 1966 master class roster should be entered: Mike ALPERT, 3321 E. Ocean Ave., Long Beach, Calif., 90803; Art BERNDTSON, 7729 Dunfield Place (Apt. 3), Norfolk, Va., 23505; George BLOCK, 2212 22nd Drive, Sandia Base, Albuquerque, N.M.; Paul BRADER, 8904 Stark Rd,, Annandale, Va. 22003; Dick BROWN, 2030 Commodore Dr., Newport Beach, Calif. 92660; Julian BURKE, 678 A Ave., Coronado, Calif.

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New York 09675; Bob CLEMENTS, Air Systems Command, Rm. 3621 Munitions Bldg., Washington 25, D. C ; Dick COCHRANE, ComPhibRon SEVEN, FPO San Francisco, Calif.; Tab COLLINS, 6042 Hardwicke PL, Falls Church, Va. 22041; Joe DEMETREE, 1360 Palmer Terrace, Jacksonville, Fla. 32207; Tom ELLIOTT, 257 Hill Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52002; Erek ERECKSON, 7515 N. Street, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. 32050; Harry FISCHER, CO USS ST. PAUL ( C A - 7 3 ) , FPO San Francisco, Calif.; H.

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HILL, P. O. Box 667, San Jacento, Calif. 92383; John HOWATT, 2525 69th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33202; Dick LONG, P. O. Box 1038, Walnut Creek, Calif. 94597; Jack McCOLLUM, 369 Dorset Dr., Cocoa Beach, Fla. 32931; Terry McGILLICUDDY, CO & Dir. Naval Applied Science Lab., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Bill McKINNEY, Staff, CinCPacFlt, FPO San Francisco, Calif.; Bill MEYER, 3400 Rusticway Lane, Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, Va.; Joe MORRAY, Escuela de Sociologia, Univ. of Chile, J. P. Alessandrc 845, Santiago, Chile 112T; Jim PHELAN, Blacksburg, Va. 24060; Bob QUINN, Staff, CinCPacFlt, FPO San Francisco, Calif.; Jack RAIT, 14108 Tahiti Way, Marina Del Rey, Calif.; A. W. RHODES, 27 Blandford St., London, W. 1, England; Lon ROARK, 728 Wolfsnore Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454; Roy SMALLWOOD, 3009 Charing Cross Rd., Oklahoma City, Okla.

73120; Tom TAYLOR, Box 34, Route 2, Lovettsville, Va.; Herm TRUM, 1800 Courdand Rd., Alexandria, Va.; Bob WHITE, CO USS WRIGHT ( C C - 2 ) , FPO, New York, N. Y. Report in by note. Bob BOGARDUS, Bill COLSON, Ben FRANA, and Ed FRUECHTL. You others with their addresses can help with a double-check note too. Thanks.

Interesting note from John MUTTY up Boston way. Thanks. Apology more than accepted.

Your generous news is quoted "Seems as though I could think of a good excuse for not answering your letter(s) sooner, but try as I might, it's no use. So—please accept my apology.

"Anyway—having successfully planned and executed the wedding of our oldest, Joan, on May 14, my social secretary (Clare) now has some time to check and report on the activities of the local members of the class of 40.

"First of all, let me take care of the one with which I'm most familiar. I've been with Raytheon since I departed the USN. At present I'm Asst. Mgr. of our Lowell Plant, where we are making both Sparrow III and Sidewinder Ic. We've lived here in Arlington for the past twelve years, and have enjoyed every minute of it. We do quite genuinely miss our Navy friends—we've never had any better ones— but otherwise have enjoyed civilian life. As for the moppets: "Joan, married on 14 May to Paul McPardin; John E., completing second class year this week; Virginia, completing first year as dental hygienist at Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene here in Boston; Katherine, graduated high school, entering University of Maine in September; Dan, Mike, Mark, and Paul—strung out from completing second year of high school to second grade.

"I used to see some of our classmates occasionally, but lately you've all gotten too senior.

Did have a nice visit with Warren Lowerre about a month ago—he was on a one-day trip to Boston—and we do see Ed and Clare Hayes— he's Prof, of NS&T at Holy Cross College in Worcester. Incidentally, Ed was our best man, and Clare is my Clare's cousin. Their oldest, Ted, is completing his sophomore year at Holy Cross, and is a member of the NROTC. Their other two, Maureen and Steve, are in grammar school.

"Clare caught Miles Libby just in time. He has just shifted jobs—having just accepted a position with the American Institute of Physics in New York. His title is Director of Information and Planning. Anne will join him in August. They plan on living in Bernardsville, N. J., in a home they had bought with retirement in mind. The children: "Miles, Jr., completing second class year (classmate of our John); Cariy, will be junior at Bernardsville H. S.; Marna, entering 8th grade; Maryl, entering 5th grade; Kent, entering 2nd grade.

"Anne has been taking courses at Framingham State Teachers' College. Hopes to put them to use next year.

"I talked for a few minutes with Sam Forter the other night. He and Jeanne are living at 307 Main St., Hingham, Mass. Sam has been at MIT's Instrumentation Lab. for about six years. He is Associate Director thereof. Their children: "Sam, Jr., finishing freshman year at Middlebury College; Rodman, entering Hobart in the fall; Deborah, entering high school in the fall.

"Sam is and has been working on FBM projects, etc., and is also working with NASA on such programs as Apollo. I used to see him back in the early days of Polaris, but it has been several years now since we've met face to face.

Ace Edwards is working for him, but I have no details on him as yet."

HOMECOMING Don't muddle up your Homecoming plans for 22 Oct. The special class clambake will be at Alumni House following the football game, 17001900.

Again, in case of disconnect and our flyer does not reach you, drop our genial prime mover John REFO a note at Room 5M17 IDA Building, 400 Army-Navy Drive, Arlington, Va. COMMERCIAL Do get class dope in to Art. Make it interesting; don't worry about the truth so much because Art will G-2 it to death anyway. My weak rebuttal merely holds that I do not tamper with the truth, just temper it a wee mite.

Interesting news at any cost, please.

ENTERPRISE

Enterprising Tad Stanwick '40.

Just how enterprising are we? Here's one standard of assessment, although it's more intimidating than somewhat. Reserve Captain Tad Stanwick, classmate and friend, is but one of many '40 successes who prowl Tiger Country with aplomb. These milestones stand out. He attended Severn, the Naval Academy, St. John's, Penn State, and Catholic University. He was head lacrosse coach at Lehigh, and authored the first book ever written on lacrosse. During S H I P M A T E

the war he served in sea commands in both Adantic and Pacific. For eight years thereafter Tad headed the Navy's guided missile program at the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.

Back in mufti, he rose to vice president of American Machine and Foundry, specializing in defense products. This success led to his accepting a post with the old-line firm, Cleveland Pneumatic Industries as Senior Vice President.

Here Tad generated new steam and new divisions which were incorporated into the Pneumo Dynamics Corp. with Tad as president. Then his new corporation acquired its parent in a unique business transaction. In 1962, Tad determined to build a company whose management would entirely reflect his own philosophy and methods: The Stanwick Corp. Actually President Kennedy added impetus, by urging extreme Navy measures to master maintenance. Today the company employs 725 technicians and engineers out of nine headquarters. His remarkable background in the 3-T Program led him to the Navy's 3-M Program to combat increasing technological complexities. Most of his specialized employees are retired Navy men who know the bedrock meaning of reliability and maintainability in Navy systems. The Stanwick Corp. grossed 6!4 millon dollars in its most recent fiscal year.

Moreover, Tad paced this dramatic growth by also adding new corporate divisions in ship design, ship improvement, reliability analysis.

Despite his business acumen and notable success. Tad would leave it all to spend his life sailing. Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Spa Creek, Severn, Greenbury Point will see Tad Stanwick's yawl for many years to come. With him will be his friends, his wife Wick, two sons Covington and Wells, and his daughter Wickliffe. After all the "increasing technological complexity," what is better for a man to contemplate than the full sail against the blue sky.

In all these endeavors, the man at the helm is enterprising Tad Stanwick. To this vignette, we add proud kudos aplenty!

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Sec'y, Capt. V. A. Moitoret, USN 6000 Merchant Rd., S.E. Camp Springs, Md. 20031

The '41 party after the Homecoming game (William and Mary, 22 Oct.) will be at Sheldon and Lea KINNEY's quarters. Plan to come!

A correction to last issue's column: Earl LUEHMAN is not going to Sovietize BuPers after all; that was just a temporary job and now Earl's established in the Office of SecDef. OSD loses one of our classmates, too, for Lloyd YOUNG is emptying his desk there to move over to the Office of Legislative Affairs in the Navy Dept.

Watch for more good news soon from Vietnam: '41'$ own bald eagle, Paul GRAY, having been filled to the brim with modern education at the National War College, graduated in June and has headed for duty on the staff of Commander Naval Forces, Vietnam. Winding up a tour out there on the joint staff of Gen. Westmoreland is our Maury WERTH; now he'll stay joint in the staff office of the JCS in WashDCi. Charlie STYER goes to the JCS, too, and with Bob BAUGHAN and Punchy OWEN already there, '41 should have a good hold on the flimsy, buff, green, and red stripe mechanism.

For a long, long while no one had any dope on the whereabouts of our classmate John GORMAN. But John knew where Archie KELLEY was in Arizona, and Archie knew that Fuzzy should let me know about himself. Contact! John reports that he was in a VA Hospital at Montrose at the time of the big 25th reunion, so he didn't attend, although if he had known about it, he might have sneaked out a window.

You can annotate your 25-year book with the following address for Gorman: 70 Leighton Ave., Yonkers, N. Y. I074I. You can reach him on the phone at Yonkers 6-3217, and it's easy to get to his house, just a short walk from the city AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

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line. John admits to being a Yankee fan (not much to brag about this year), a horse race enthusiast, and a stamp collector. He earns his living as a maintenance engineer at a Neighborhood House in Riverdale, a form of country club and day-camp for children. And, we shouldn't lose track of this classmate again, because he indicated a positive interest in joining the Alumni Assoc, when I suggested it. Welcome back to the fold, John!

Recent columns have carried news on our steriing end, Dick FOSTER, and his hospital troubles. (Dick now has official orders to new duly at NavShipSysComHQ in DC.) Now we have to shift to the backfield, for that plunging fullback whose ankles were thicker than my thighs. Cliff LENZ, has been in dire straits.

Curly PLEMONS in Coronado was first to give me the sad news. Cliff and his wife June have been running a gift shop in Coronado as their most recent civilian pursuit. Cliff was back in Columbus, Ohio, on business. On a dark and rainy night, on a street with no sidewalk, big Cliff was struck by a motorist (driver uninsured), and his legs were chewed up in a way that football tackles never could do. Using my own aunt in Columbus as a communications relay, I got word to our three classmates there, Roger ALLEN, who is doing ops analysis work as applied to ASW problems in his new civilian job with North American; Lefty Howard SCHOENBAUM, in the billiard supply business, and Bob MACKLIN, the lawyer. Macklin gives us the latest status report (as of the end of July): Cliff suffered some contusions about his forehead and his thigh was pierced by a bumper or grille ornament, but the worst injury was a multiple fracture of the right leg below the knee. The repair work has been necessarily slow and has taken place in stages. Latest effort was the insertion of a small metal rod along the length of the shin bone, and once that took hold. Cliff was up and around with a cast on the leg. On 23 July he was temporarily released from St. Anthony's Hospital, to go back to his hometown of Latrobe, Pa., for a while, then back to the hospital for a final check-up before returning to his family in Coronado. Cliff's sister had been visiting periodically from Latrobe.

Did you have a cake for your last birthday.?

Classmate Frank PRICE, who recendy celebrated his 47th while still skipper of the guided missile cruiser LONG BEACH, was presented with a 50-pound cake, according to an item in the 20 July issue of Navy Times. Frank started hacking away in an effort to give every member of the crew a slice, but his arm gave out and a stalwart from the commissary gang had to relieve the watch.

Some news takes a while to arrive, even when it comes from a local telephone source in DC. Rebel WYSE let us in at last on the fact that he and his wife had been present for the wedding of Lee Ellen Wright, daughter of Dick and Marilyn WRIGHT, which occurred at the chapel of the SubBase in New London on 19 March. She married Ens. Leon King, USN. Also present were '41ers Fred and Betsy RUDER, and Grant and Jean PALMER and their daughter, plus the Wrights' son, Richard, Jr., who is a midshipman at USNA himself now.

More musical chairs in the national capital area: Dave RUBEL graduated from the National War College and is finding a challenge in the Pentagon in his new job in Op-605, doing strategic planning. And our RAdm. Bill LEMOS has stopped his watch-standing stint when another flag selectee took over in the National Military Command System billet of the Joint Staff, letting Bill go on to a new slot, still in the Pentagon.

He's Director of the Far East Region in the Office of the AsstSecDef for International Security Affairs. And he's made his number, too, so he's getting flag pay as well as flag perquisites.

Mike BURBAGE completes his tour as skipper of an attack carrier, the FDR (CVA-42), and

goes on to the staff of ComNavAirPac. In the Adantic Fleet Vic DELANO turns over PhibRon 8's command to a relief and becomes Chief of Staff and Aide to ComPhibLant.

George McCRORY, our classmate who served a long while with the USAF before retiring in 1962 as a Lt.Col., checked in on the phone recently. He's still with IBM's Federal Systems Division, but is to move from Bethesda to Gaithersburg.

A front page picture on the DOD's Commandeis Digest for 8 June showed our Gus MACRI, skipper of the flattop INTREPID, explaining shipboard operations to VAdm. Sangkhadul, Commandant of the Thailand Armed Forces Staff College, during a visit in Subic Bay. But some people come to Washington voluntarily. Like Seymour EINSTEIN. In late June our Skokie industrialist turned tourist. He reported on the phone that he'd taken Sally to Annapolis, where they had a fine visit with Sheldon KINNEY, seen the White House in Washington, thanks to arrangements made by Jim BARTLETT, chatted with Tommy MECHLING, visited with Jim LYNCH, and attended part of the hearings in the Senate on Senator Dodd, and were off for further vacation pursuits in Colonial Williamsburg.

From Oklahoma City Dave BENHAM comes in with a fancy script typewritten letter to report having had our Adm. Pierre CHARBONNET as his house guest in early June during Pierre's inspection tour of naval facilities as District Commandant. Dave himself has been elected National Director of the Navy League from Oklahoma, and he sent me a copy of the Oct. 1965 issue of the super slick magazine, Consulting Engineer, published for engineers in private practice. This has a tremendous color photo of our Dave on the front cover and a feature article on his firm inside.

By the time this appears in print, it won't be any news to the active gang (but we're a minority these days, after all), yet for those in the outback let it be recorded that a second five from '41 have been selected for the broad stripe, so '41 already has 10 admirals and we haven't even been in the zone yet! The happy quintet are Sheldon KINNEY, Steve MORRISON, Rod MIDDLETON, Andy ANDERSON, and Hutch COOPER. Now if you want to compare statistics with those already picked, we'll feed you the dope now only on class standing at graduation and at the end of plebe year, in that order: Morrison was 25/49 (Steve starred the last two years and came just a fraction short of the final multiple needed to graduate with distinction); Middleton was 53/33; Kinney was 87/204 (he's been on the rise ever since plebe year!); Anderson was 122/200; and Cooper was 246/206.

Overall, from the graduating status, that gives us three from the top quarter, one each from the second and third quarters, and none from the bottom quarter of the class for this go-around.

Meanwhile, we have to break out all the sympathy pennants we can muster for our classmates in the USMC. This year found '41 in the Corps actually in the zone for BG, but none of our 8 surviving Leatherneck colonels were among the few who could be chosen.

Tom BLOUNT checks in as No. 15 on the list signing up to order the class crest plaque (remember, we need a minimum of 30, so c'mon you laggards, write me!). Tom also reports his son the ensign is still unmarried, is in Key West at ASW School before going to the tin can USS BIGELOW. The Blounts' younger boy, Mike, has been burning up the fairways with the Congressional Country Club junior golf team, winning both state and sectional tides, and may go to the Orange Bowl for a nationwide final.

Out California way Grabbo GRABOWSKY must have been tired of the fresh water aspects of China Lake, for he's packing it up as XO 65

of the Naval Ordnance Test Station to head for salt water as ComServRon 5. Jack MESSER, though, can pack away his steaming cap, for he's being relieved as ComDesRon 18 and will join us in Washington in an OpNav billet.

Had your dose of irony for today,? Then try this: I recently met someone who almost was a classmate of ours. He's Erling H. Hustvedt, son of VAdm. Olaf Hustvedt, USN (Ret.) '09, and he was appointed along with us, but flunked the entrance physical when the docs found he could still read the chart with his eyes refracted. So he went to Tufts. The irony comes in when you learn that medical science later discovered that this is a rare condition that is not a vision defect at all.

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Sec'y, Cdr. R. S. Day, USN (Ret.), P. O. Box 6042 Shirlington Station Arlington, Va. 22206

The summer of 1966 has passed, and with it changes in occupations, assignments, ranks, service, and families. We in mufti are moving back and forth, just as if we were in the service, so die TWENTY-FIFTH guarantees a chance to catch up with one another. HOMECOMING1966 just isn't that far away now!

The following from Bob GRAHAM speaks most eloquently to a subject that all face, but, so rarely well: "It is my deeply sorrowful duty to report to you that my lovely Carol died last Monday, August first. Many thoughts and emotions crowd me. Yet I can't find logical sequence nor adequate words to relate them. Two emerge dominant. I have been privileged to be the partner of this lovely woman. She bore and shared the joy of raising three young men who are very special to us. These legacies provide a sound foundation for a challenging future."

Carol was born in Berkeley and graduated from Stanford. They have been in the San Diego area for the past six years, and at 8821 Nottingham Place, La Jolla, for the past year and a half—Carol having been ill since setding in La Jolla. Her talents were many and she shared them openly with service, university, and community groups, particularly those involving school and youth activities. The boys, Bill 20, a junior at UC Santa Barbara; Jim 18, a sophomore at US San Diego; and Dave 12, at Muirlands Junior High, and Bob, have our deepest sympathy.

It was typical of Bob that he took the time to append a PS to his letter so that we might be brought abreast of the Bob MURCHs. Shurley and their five kids had taken occupancy of a family beach cottage in La Jolla Shores, while Bob alternated between his "railroad" in St. Louis and the annual Reserve training stint (this year at USNA). Shurl was able to be with Carol briefly and provided a second home for Bill and Dave for a time.

Have received a nice card from Helen BRADLEY acknowledging the class flowers for Jack's funeral.

Layton ALLEN and I attended the semi-annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association—Layton as a representative of the newly formed Wilmington Chapter, and I as prennial observer. Layton was particularly anxious that I note that Skip (L. S., Jr.) graduated with '66.

Layton and I were privileged to put into effect the consensus of the class and agree to sponsor the 8th Company Wardroom. The choice of numerical sponsorship was a problem initially, inasmuch as there are no plans to go to 42 companies in the future; and, the need is a current one at that. So, we setded for the FOUR X's TWO—the EIGHTH! At a subsequent meeting in Washington, it was agreed to provide an initial sum of $420 to establish the wardroom. The Commandant has accepted our offer and details will be arranged in a meeting with the 8th Company officer and the 66

class of 1967 following the return of the Brigade in September. We shall hope to have some evidence of our proposal translated into furnishings, etc., for viewing during our 25th reunion.

Hal Shear, CO SACRAMENTO, and Dan Bergin, ComDesRon 3.

Hal SHEAR (and our congratulations on his selection to flag rank) sent along a picture of himself and Dan BERGIN aboard SACRAMENTO somewhere in the Tonkin Gulf. Dan, who is ComDesRon Three, was shifting his flag while replenishing, and both Dan and Hal seemed oblivious to RANGER, which was busy working the port side. Perhaps this was because it was the first time in months that the two had actually seen each other in daylight, Dan having elected the "witching hour" in every other case.

Norm NASH checked in from overhaul at Todd Shipyard, Alameda, to report Muff successfully meeting the challenge of surgery, thus being available in San Pedro when number one son, Don, passed thru on his youngster cruise in DUNCAN. Number two son, Gordon, on leave from Bullis and lifeguarding at Long Beach NAS. Barb and Dick SEWALL and the Nashes w»re back and forth together as Barb picked up oldest daughter, Lori, at Stanford, preliminary to packing her off to Yellowstone for a summer's job.

Dede has just graduated from junior high. Jean and Gerry SCOTT are holding up well in Sunnyvale; while Bea and Don HOLMES are occupying beautiful old quarters at Mare Island, where Don is production officer.

Bill KURTZ, 9 Highland Circle, Wayland, Mass., and a Raytheon booster, hopes to sponsor an anniversary class party in the Boston area on either 10 or 17 D e c ; possibly a dinner dance at a hotel or the club. Bill plans to be at Homecoming and the Army-Navy game to get in touch with as many of the "down-easters" as possible, but anyone interested should get in touch with him direcdy.

Ernst HOEFER sent the following along earlier in the summer; "I have joined the Philco Corp. to manage international operations at their Western Development Laboratories, located in Palo Alto, Calif. Rosanna and I will drive west, touring by land what we've seen mostly from the air. After leaving the steamy jungle of bricks and glass—New York City—we are anticipating yachting, golfing and flying in the delightful Bay area. Rosanna is planning to determine if California is really sunnier than Italy. Stanford U. will certainly provide an attraction to her as an assistant professor of Romance Languages. We plan to make the 25 th where we hope to see everyone, including several classmates visited in Europe: Ward Miller and Jack Kane (Villefranche), Art Hamilton (Paris), John Drew and Gerry Peddicord (London)."

As a counterbalance. Jay LAND had to cancel his 25th reservation since he has accepted a teaching assignment in the Hague. No address as yet, but Jay promises an "open gangway" and plenty of the local suds.

Art and Pat RAWSON romped off to Livorno, Italy, (ComMSTMed) in July in SS CONSTITUTION with RAdm. and Mrs. KIDD in attendance. The Vern BINIONs had a warm send-off for our "young" parents, which featured—among other

things—a rather physical demonstration of yoga (or yogi) by another of our "young" class mothers, which had the distinct effect of making her younger and aging yours truly, if not others!

Was privileged to represent the class in several luncheons honoring retiring or departing classmates. This was fortuitous, as our class luncheons were suspended for July and August, as in years past. Bill ENGDAHL retired and is now teaching mathematics at the Northern Virginia Community College (formerly the Technical College).

He joins Sunny HARBERT, Tom's wife, who is teaching computer technology, and Ed Edmands, who is registrar and frantically busy keeping track of an enrollment which has jumped in one year from an anticipated 3-500 to nearly 2,000.

Bob ARMSTEAD, who was Bill's boss in a sense, has moved out to NAS Glenview as Chief of Staff, Marine Air Reserve Training Center.

Young Bob, or Robby, dominated most of the Armsteads' last month in Washington, as he was co-captain of the Washington-Lee crew, which competed at Henley in early July. Big Bob headed the financial drive to provide the money for the trip, and although the crew lost thru an unfortunate series of incidents, they gave Northern Virginia a run for its money.

All reports on our 1966 award winner have echoed the fragmentary information presented in the previous Shipmate. Both Jack JAMES, who made the award at Bainbridge, and Joe TULLY, who presented the class check at Annapolis, were lavish in their praise of Midshipman Rankin.

To bring his record up-to-date: on computing the final academic standings, Rankin was found to have raised his standing to 3rd in the class, as well as standing 1st in both algebra and geometry. The Student Company he commanded was also successful in winning the Color Company competition.

Capt. Jack James presents Class of 1942 Award to Thomas C. Rankin, IC Electrician Third.

Midn. T. C. Rankin, 4c, and Capt. J. M. Tully '42.

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Finally, Paul and Jean SMITH put their Annapolis house up for rent and took off for San Diego, where Paul will handle logistics for ComCruDesPac. Although they anticipate a fine tour in the west, obviously they are looking towards the day when they can resettle in Annapolis.

Jane DOYLE, having become concerned that some might think they had dropped off the face of the earth, penned a lengthy letter from their new home in Ramsey Country Club Estates (76 Eton Court, Ramsey, N . J. 07446). Jud retired in July 1964 and the family has gradually shifted into its civilian orientation. Their new home includes golf and swimming privileges, so Jud has been able to regroove his swing effortlessly. Marcy, the oldest daughter, has finished her first year at Caldwell College; Jud, Jr., is a senior at Ramsey Hi; Jim is a junior; Muff is a sophomore, in spite of a rough three years with rheumatoid arthritis, which she seems to have overcome; and Joanne, 10, is a fourth-grader.

Jane has become a career-wife to help put the youngsters through college, and this has taken its toll of correspondence, for which her apologies!

Jud is working with a small electric company, which he joined on retirement, and is thoroughly acclimated to his "second career." They plan on making the 25th, but also want everyone to know that they are at home in Ramsey before and afterwards.

See You at HOMECOMING!!!

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Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, III (SC), USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St. Kailua, Hawaii 96734 Wash. Area Sec'y, Cdr. Frederic T. Hansen, USN (Ret.). 6424 Cavalier Corridor Falls Church, Va. 22044

HOMECOMING INFORMATION The '43 spree after the game on Saturday will be held in the lower deck of the Elks Club, on the corner of Taylor Ave. and the Freeway into Annapolis, which is only a 2-iron shot from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. A cash bar will open immediately after the game and a scrumptious buffet dinner will be available, commencing at 6:30. Live music is also planned.

Bob ADRIAN has taken over from Dan Karcher the financial and reservation chairmanship for this year's spree. Costs have been figured at $4.00 per person and Bob will accept checks (made out to him) for reservations anytime at his 215 King George St., Annapolis residence. Also, it is planned to make a mailing in September to as many classmates as possible containing details on Homecoming with a tearoff reservation form to be returned.

'43 ROVER AND 25 YEARS AFTER We're assuming that all of you received the recent mailing of the above items. Special thanks to Art SIBOLD for producing the Rover. Frank REH who has kindly volunteered to "project manage" the 25th year Lucky Bag deserves our full and timely cooperation.

Adding to Art's comments on the WashingtonAnnapolis party—interest and attendance on the upsurge due to unbroken string of outstanding successes. Lanell DETWEILER deserves our thanks.

Following is the list of attendees at the June 25th smash: Chuch and Norma Pendleton, Ross and Helena Ward, Bob and June Smith, Will and Jody Shor, Dick and Dottie Zimermann, Bob Detweiler (brother of Det Detweiler), Det and Lanell Detweiler, Ham and Caroline Ries, Clarence and Margie Froscher, John and Eliza Sullivan, Ed and Kitty Dankworth, Jane and Let Heselton, Joe and Eleanor Volonte, Ken and Judy Ruiz, Bernie and Jane Moulton, Helene and Joe Sullivan, Jim and Mary Aller, Dick and Jacque White, Barbara Naylor and guests, John and Peg Waters, Bull and Mary Durham, Frank and Louise Reh, Dick and Fran Phelps, Bob and Jane Beaver, Art and Libby Sibold, Harry and Lois Keller, Fritz and Jan Hansen, Jim and Dee A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

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We're always happy to hear from Bob STUART who has the following scoop to report from the Pineapple Fleet: "It now being mid-June, notes compiled from back of envelopes, my pending file, and some old matchbook covers indicate a number of items since my last report. Dave Wynkoop (ComDesRon 17) stopped briefly in Pearl Harbor, westbound with his division. Max Harnish was here for a couple of days of CinCPacFlt briefings en route to take command of aircraft carrier RANGER off Vietnam. Bill Busik (ComDesRon 25—homeported here) had collateral duty during the Gemini 9 space shots as Mid-Pac Emergency Recovery Unit Commander. Happily no business. Local grapevine has Bill taking over as ComDesFlot FIVE (local destroyer honcho) in mid-summer.

"Bill Pardee will be here as new Chief of Staff to ASWForPac by the time you get this.

He will be joined before long on the ASW Force Pacific Staff by Earle Buckwalter who has just returned from points west and south on a very successful cruise as Commander of DesDiv 112 (the 'Hawaiian Warriors'). The Pardees and Buckwalters will be joined on Ford Island in mid-summer by Amadeo Galvani whose destroyer tender BRYCE CANYON takes over mid-Pac tender job at that time. Incidentally, Buck and Eleanor are relieving Ed and Ethel Cummings both on staff and as Ford Island residents.

"Most recently Jess Naylor transited in his ammunition ship M T . KATMAI and Bill Grossetta in his Polaris submarine tender NEREUS. Bill will be back almost immediately for a long stay as he is due to relieve Max Duncan '42 as CO of SuBase, Pearl Harbor shordy.

"Cliff and Harriet Brown have just departed for Washington, D. C. area as Cliff retired voluntarily in June."

As a follow-on to last month's letter, here's the dope on the " '43 in Hawaii" party:

The scene was the Kula Room of the Pearl Harbor Officers' Club at about 6:30 p.m. on Samrday, 18 June. The plot was cocktails and "heavy pupus" (a buffet table to you Mainlanders). The cast was small but distinguished.

Eleanor BUCKWALTER, Ediel CUMMINGS, and Connie STUART made the arrangements and contacted all '43ers in the vicinity.

Attending were Ed and Ethel CUMMINGS, Bob and Connie STUART, Bill and NAN PEACH, Bob and Fran MINK, Gordon and Maryanne FACER, Bob and Carol LAINE, and Peg and Bill KIRKLAND. The Earl BUCKWALTERs missed out after Eleanor's work on the arrangements as they were back in D. C. for #1 daughter's high school graduation. Incidentally, Earl's orders to relieve Ed CUMMINGS on ASWForPac Staff have been changed as Ed is being extended for another year. Instead, since he made the major command list. Earl will relieve Bill BUSIK as ComDesRon 25 when Bill fleets up to ComDesFlot FIVE here at Pearl. The Busiks missed the party as Midge was just recendy home from surgery at Tripler General Army Hospital. (She's got a clean bill of health and is making an extraordinary recovery.)

The Herb ZASTROWs were over at Kilauea Military Camp (an R & R spot in the mountains) the week of the get-together and we missed seeing them. Bill PARDEE and Les SELLS (in port as CO of DDG USS ENGLAND) couldn't make the scene. Warren "Moose" GROSSETTA sailed two days before for a recreational visit to Hilo with his sub-tender USS NEREUS but will be back in mid-August to take over the SuBase at Pearl Harbor.

The KIRKLANDs were surprise attendees as they were visiting daughter and son-in-law (stationed here) and also seeing Midn. Kirkland who was in port here that weekend on his summer cruise.

Newly arrived in these parts are Dave and Whitney STERRETT. They're living across the street and two doors down from STUARTs. Dave has gone to work on staff of Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet, as Fleet Electronics Officer.

Dick LAW (recently took over as ComDesRon SEVEN) checked in en route WestPac with his ships and while here hosted a select group of his local friends and classmates at dinner aboard his flagship USS HALSEY.

That's about all for this time except for your correspondent's double good news that (a) he made the major command list, and (b) the friendly detailer plans to let him finish out his present tour (two years to go) in the land of pineapples, hibiscus, bikinis, and year-round golf.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if one of the strategically located Norfolk sailors volunteered to keep us up to date on the doings in Lant Fleet?

Joe Volonte brings to attention the following items: 1. The Bob DAMPlERs' son Craig received God and Country Award at St. Dunstan's Church; he has also been appointed to the Naval Academy in this year's class.

2. Eleanor and Earl BUCKWALTER recendy passed through town on a brief visit to see daughter Susan graduate from Washington and Lee High School and to take her back to Hawaii. Susan will be a freshman at the University of Maryland in the fall.

3. The traveling Bud DAVISes are off again— to Europe this time for a vacation tour.

4. Carolyn and Ham RIES made it down from Annapolis for daughter Gretchen's graduation from St. Agnes School in Alexandria.

Gretchen is headed for Bucknell as a freshman in the fall; son Steve is already a midshipman at the Naval Academy.

5. Eleanore VOLONTE is now serving as chairman of Red Cross Volunteers at the Fort 67

Myer Dispensary, Arlington, and will welcome any and all volunteer assistance.

Bill Patterson has recently been named manager of systems requirements for Raytheon Company's Missile Systems Division. Bill previously had been marketing vice president, Harris ASW Division of General Instrument Corp., Westwood, Mass.

W i l l i a m C. Patterson ' 4 3 .

A p e r m a n e n t memorial trophy was presented by Bernard Bennett ' 4 3 to the honor g r a d u a t e of the M e x i c a n N a v a l A c a d e m y in ceremonies on 5 A u g .

Capt. John Shepherd was awarded the Republic of Vietnam's Gallantry Cross (division level) and silver star during ceremonies on 6 July in Saigon. John is presendy serving as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operation, Commander U. S. Naval Forces Vietnam. John received the award for his key role in creating the Navy's new River Patrol Boat and developing tactics to halt Viet Cong movement on the waterways of the Mekong Delta. John has also been involved in developing countermeasures against Viet Cong infiltration of men and arms from the sea and mine countermeasures for the river approaches to Saigon.

John T. Shepherd ' 4 3 has been a w a r d ed the Vietnamese G a l l a n t r y Cross with Silver Star t o r his key role in several U. S. N a v y o p e r a tions to a i d the Vietnamese.

GLEANINGS MAINLY FROM NAVY TIMES The Legion of Merit was awarded to the following: Cliff Brown, Pac Fleet Logistics Officer; Bill Hardcasde, Chief Naval Advisory Group Vietnam; Bill Metzger, U. S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam; Jesse Naylor, DI.A and Norb Aubrey—Sub Placement BuPers.

There was a good article on Barbara Naylor in the Sunday supplement of the 20 July Navy Times. Barbara and Jesse revised the book Navy Wife last year and sales are apparently doing well.

Bill GODFREY reports he won the Democratic Congressional primary for San Diego County— Go get 'em Bill.

Heard from Archie Julian that Dietz Rudisill died of an apparent heart attack in Lenoir, N . C. on 13 June. No further information available at the deadline.

John Bowman is permanenriy joining the Washington Group. He will be manager of engineering—for the Evening Star Broadcasting Co. From Mexico City comes word that Bernard BENNETT, a 15-year resident of Mexico, presented a memorial trophy to C. Guardiamarina Francisco Jose Boneta de la Parra, the class valedictorian of the Mexican Naval Academy (Heroica Escuela Naval Militar in Veracruz) during graduation ceremonies on 5 Aug. The 36-inch trophy is inscribed with the name of the cadet who makes the highest grades in the 68

prescribed English course, "In memory of the Class of 1943 U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, of those who have given their lives in line of duty."

The trophy is sponsored annually by Bernard Bennett who is in the banking business in Mexico as an officer of the Exchange National Bank of Chicago. During WW II he was assigned to the USS INDIANA and USS PITTSBURGH

and saw action in five major campaigns in the Pacific.

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parent corporation of the Naess Group, it was announced today. As vice president of Norcross Shipping Company, Inc., he will be headquartered in New York. Mr. Landes graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1943, joining the California Texas Oil Corp. in 1947, where he held a number of marine management positions in New York and overseas. The Naess Group operates a fleet of more than 2,000,000 deadweight tons of tankers and bulk carriers in world-wide service."

Looks like Les may be the first in the class to command a fleet!

Class Sec'y, Mr. D. V. Ness 1331 Barger Dr., Falls Church, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Capt. C. E. Tucker 2247 N. Upton St., Arlington, Va.

MAIL CALL Belated acknowledgement of a note from Jack HARKINS who writes from Cannes that "life on the Riviera can be fun in spite of le grand Charlie's views on U. S. forces in France."

Since writing. Jack who is the CO of USS CAMBRIA has returned to the Norfolk area where he was joyfully greeted by Jane and the family.

Joe SHARKEY, now living at 94 Glen Oak Drive, Springfield, Mass., informs that he is a manufacturer's agent handling the New England area for such items as dust control systems, blowers, filters and bulk conveying equipment.

Joe says that he was prompted to write his second letter to a corresponding class secretary in 20 years by the notice in the May issue citing Glenn PRESTWICH's achievements as class valedictorian, and adds: "I am quite pleased that I can put a plug in for the lower 25 percent of our class in that my son Thomas Joseph was valedictorian of his class at Cathedral High School, Springfield, Mass. heading a class of 680 seniors. He received highest honors in chemistry, physics, mathematics and history and government. At the same time he participated in intramural basketball and the mathematics club (called the Mathlethes). Naturally, we are quite proud of him.

"Tom will start this fall at Boston College, where he has a full tuition scholarship. He will major in chemistry and hopes to get his Doctorate in about 8 years. Following that he would like to get into research or teaching."

Congratulations to the Sharkeys—and may Joe not wait another 20 years to write again.

From 80 Broad St., New York City comes this note: "Mr. Leslie N. Landes has been elected a Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Anglo Norness Shipping Company Ltd.,

Leslie N . Landes ' 4 4 .

Photo by Conway Studios

Bill STANARD writes that he and Frances have moved into their new home at 2215 Trinidad St., Falls Church and that he is quite willing to find homes for newcomers to the Washington area (provided they stop by the new offices of Stanard Realty at 701 W. Broad St., Falls Church, Va.).

NOW HEAR THIS: Classmates arriving in the Washington area are requested to notify your corresponding secretary as soon as you have setded, so that you may be placed on our distribution list for class functions and other notices of interest. New arrivals are enjoined to participate in the class monthly luncheon held usually on the first Thursday of each month at the Officers' Club of the Navy Yard Annex (formerly the Gun Factory).

Although I wa unable to extract from Dave BAGLEY the citation with his Legion of Merit, I understand that it applauded those talents which the rest of us have recognized all along. Bob LONG, who relieved Dave as executive assistant and naval aide to the Under Secretary of the Navy, reports that at the farewell party all hands, including Mr. Baldwin, got a kick out of a mock telegram from the Commandant of the Coast Guard issuing a NOTAM enjoining all COs to avoid USS OKLAHOMA CITY for a period

of one year, beginning in October (when Dave becomes CO).

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Howie GREER wound up two years as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations/Operations Officer for the Commander, SEVENTH Fleet in the grand tradition of '44. The citation, accompanying Howie's Legion of Merit, reads in part:

Barbour, Dawson, Bergstedt, Blackburn, Bogan (Lew), Bohan, Burk, Butt, the Bill Campbells, Chapman, Cook, Cox, Crowder (Jig), Crutchfield, Cryan (Jig), Dawson, Dankwortii, Donnellv, Dumas, Etter, Flanagan (Bill), Ford, Frame, Gibson, Gorman, Gummerson, Gustafson, Hancotte (Ellen), Hartle, the Dave Hendersons, the Stan Hendersons, all the Hills (Mark, Russ, and Stet), Honour, Kitt, Long, Loomis, the Charlie Millers, Muller, Ness, the Jack Reynolds, the Red Smiths, Stribling, Surface, Terrell, Trottier, die Red Tuckers, Victor, Walsh, and Whidden.

Well done to Hank and his committee (Nancy, Melissa Whidden, and Jane Tucker).

ENJOY LIFE MORE WITH '44 A reminder that the football season is approaching. See you at the water tower.

Howie Greer awarded Legion of Merit.

"Drawing on his vast personal knowledge, resourcefulness, imagination, determination, remarkable mental capabilities and ability to work under stress. Captain Greer developed the operational concepts and prepared the basic directives to employ SEVENTH Fleet naval forces effectively against the enemy. The tempo of operations at this time exceeded any since World War II, demanding the utmost in both alertness and endurance."

Congratulations Howie on this richly deserved award—and to you and Suzanne on the arrival of your new daughter. Holly, on 24 April.

IN FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS I understand that Joe BUESCHER's son Jody entered the Naval Academy on 28 June of this year. Good luck Jody—and don't let dad tell you he wasn't a "Ratey Plebe."

THE BRAIN DRAIN Bill CHAPMAN retired on 30 June and took Dottie and the family to a new home in Michigan where Bill will be with General Motors. Bill got away before many here in the Pentagon could say goodbye, and I've had several calls asking me to convey "best wishes" to Bawld-o and Dottie.

Glenn DUMAS, who is retiring in the latter part of September, has not yet decided where his future home will be. Among his offers, it is understood, are several which would keep him in the area. Whatever the choice, the absence of Glenn and Diddy from our circles will make our gatherings less joyful.

JET'ADORE '44 Hank BARBOUR stepped in when Ad HERRON retired and took over the arrangements for the class summer party held at the Arlington Hall Station O'Club on 12 June. The party featured excellent service, a stand-up buffet, orchestra, the inimitable stories of the incomparable Windy WHIDDEN, and the scintillating piano of MHO "fingers" Henderson. It must be reported that the affair was a smashing success.

Attesting to the class confidence in Hank's ability as a party chairman, the following classmates and wives showed up (name in parentheses after family name indicates presence of only one member of family): A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

1 9 6 6

FROM '44, ADD 8 TO '70 From Capt. Edgar E. MALLICK, USN, comes this information: As you know, the May 1966 issue of Shipmate gave you an opportunity to see a picture of all the descendants of the class of 1944 at the Academy. By way of review, the muster by class was: Class of 1966, 1; Class of 1967, 5; Class of 1968, 6; Class of 1969, 7.

Tom Hunter Reynolds, Jr., Class of 1966, had the honor of being the first classmate's son to graduate from USNA. Shordy after Tom graduated, however, the class of 1970 reported aboard with eight more sons of '44. So, from '44 we can add eight to '70. They are Joseph Henry Buescher, Jr., Roy Brian Cowdrey, Jr., Ronald Mark Dressin, William Anderson King, James Lenus McClane, Peter Michael Muller, Oliver Hazard Perry, III, and Michael Leo Walker.

If the arithmetic is correct, there will be an on-board count of 26 midshipmen sons of '44 at the start of academic year 1966-67. In a subsequent issue of Shipmate we hope to include a picture and a brief history of each of our new plebes.

As the number of our midshipmen at USN.\ increases, so do the old salts from the class itself. Father John Laboon, LCdr., Chaplain Corps, reported for duty early this summer as one of the Academy chaplains. Not long thereafter, Capt. Charles Becker, (SC) USN, took over as Supply Officer, U. S. Naval Academy.

Father John and Charlie join Al Cameron, John Donaldson, and Ed Mallick who are already holding forth at the old school. Naturally all of us say, "BEAT ARMY!"

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Sec'y, Capt. Steven W. Callaway, Jr., USN 19 Tanscy Dr., Falls Church, Va. Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. John B. Haines, USN (Ret.). 6011 Hibbling Ave. Springfield, Va. 22150

School Days, School Days, Dear old Golden Rule Days!! And by the time you read this, they will have been here for some weeks. For many of '45 the most important day of the year was 1 July, retirement date. Bob Merrick was the only one to leave on 1 June, and that not of his own choosing, a medical retirement.

Of the following who retired on I July, only Don Richards left on a medical. Others were John Allison, Howie Blum, Olney Bryant, Sam Bussey, Warren Colegrove, Joe Colton, Dick Cooke, Don Curran, Al Dame, Bill Flynn, Ben Leavitt, Doug MacKay, Jim Masters, and Bones Thomas. Hope to hear from you genriemen of the

weekend leisure class with a rundown of your new positions.

Lots of activity with the moving vans, and it looks as though OpNav was the biggest customer. Leaving were: Bill SIMS—to NAS Sanford; Bob HOGSED to try out the southern accent at Pascagoula while cominissioning CLEVELAND; Sam GORSLINE returns to the farms as Ops Officer ComCar Div 5. Others exiting Washington: John PADGETT CNM to CO HOLLAND; Gordon HOPWOOD CO REEVES; and Bob

EWING from ICAF to CO ENGLAND instead of YELLOWSTONE. Bob H.AYES also had a change of

orders

to

CO JOUETTE

instead

of

SPEIGEL

GROVE. Emil SAROCH leaves the Academy with Bob, for CO PT. DEFIANCE. Some of those coming into OpNav: John GILCHRIST from his T H U BAN; Bob McCRARY off the W. M. WOOD; Bob

KIRK bringing the burgee of DesDiv 32; and with just one giant step, John KIDD from JCS, and Irv KNUDSEN from ICAF. Other intracitv shifts: Dick WILSON leaving his REWSON project with ONM for OSD; Paul PURKABECK from Deputy to ComSubLant staff; Dick HERTZIG from staff CinCLant to CinCLantFlt— likes the longer tide; John CULLEN, JCS to Naval Military Command System; and Tate COCKRILL from AEC in the sticks to NavAirSysComd in the woods. Carvel BLAIR leaves all the salad makings on ALDEBARAN for ONM; Tom IVES moves from his SARSFIELD to the pier as CO NavOrd Unit, Key West; and Mark TREMAINE says farewell to the gators (for a while) for the mare's nest as aide to DCNO (Logistics).

GLEANINGS Cornelius MOUL

is

the new skipper

of

WILLIAM H . STANDLEY, built in Bath and com-

missioned recently in Boston. That was good timing, Neal, to spend at least some of the snowless months in Bath. Guess you missed some of the summer, 4 July-5 Sept.

Fred BERRY, chief of staff ComSubFlot 7, with Zelda and Fred III, visited the USS FRED T .

BERRY when the destroyer, named for his dad, was in Yokosuka, Japan. His dad was a Navy flier who was killed in the crash of the airship AKRON. They were presented with a ship's plaque. The skipper, Cdr. R. J. Dermody, is to be commended for his consideration and thoughtfulness. Deeds such as this make the Navy more than just a job.

LETTERS FROM MEDDYBEMPS Sam GORSLINE. "The 7th company had a party in April. I enclose the snaps (hopefully printed). Besides those in the pictures, Steve and Anita Heller attended. The party was at the Pucketts by a joint effort with Wilhelms who now live practically across the street. All there are still on active duty except Guy Best, Heller, and the two hosts. A howling success as you can see, and we plan to do it again . . . I am slated for sea duty soon (see orders), and aldiough I have enjoyed the three years in the Pentagon, I am still of the opinion that a sailor's place is at sea. If you put this in Shipmate, thanks to all my loyal supporters who voted for me in the recent election. A big disappointment not to prevail, but the support was most appreciated." A disappointment for us, too, Sam. From Bill HAYLER, CO CADMUS. "The Narragansett Bay Branch of the Green Bowlers met at noon at the club on 2 June, and adjourned to the CADMUS for a buffet lunch. (The picture is worth almost a thousand words.)

Ralph

Luncheon in Captain's cabin of CADMUS. From the left: Don Curran, Charles Moore, Dove Webb, USCG '45, Chuck Gardner, Gerry Patton, Bill Hayler (host), Mort Cooley, Gerry Johnson, John Eaton, and Ralph Lipfert.

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LIPFERT was the out-of-town guest whose ship. TANNER, was alongside for availability.

Ralph's son was the first '45 junior to graduate from the Academy. All but Ralph and I are students, slated to leave Newport this summer.

Let's make another cruise in the HOUZE." Bill and I were among a few thousand on the mighty ship when she pulled out of San Fran on 12 August '44. After a brief stop in Pearl, or was it Honolulu, we headed further west, disgorging some at Manus where I left, then on to some equally now unrenowned but then vital base.

Luckily I had left Manus when the MOUNT BAKER blewâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;leaving just a hole in the bay.

Correction, I left at Guadalcanal."

CONGRATULATIONS George ASMAN. For the tremendous contribution to the planning and operational input to the new Fleet ASW Weapons Systems Trainer, Honeywell built 14A2a, which provides highly realistic and technical training in the Fleet ASW School, San Diego. Not only did your efforts while stationed at the School contribute to the final acquisition, but your ASW experience served to insure that the latest fleet concepts were incorporated.

Joe MIDGETT. Navy Commendation Medal.

"For meritorious service from August 1963 to February 1966 in connection with the management and technical direction of Project Bullseye.

Captain Midgett's responsibility has included research, development, installation, operation and analysis of complex equipments forming a world-wide system of utmost importance to the Nation's security. During this period, with a staff of minimum size, he exhibited outstanding leadership, resourcefulness, and technical skill in directing the development of a multimillion dollar program with maximum effectiveness, never failing to achieve planned objectives. His sound judgment and keen foresight in the procurement and allocation of resources within a highly specialized field resulted in the effecting of large savings to the United States Government. Captain Midgett's professional competence, decisiveness, and inspiring devotion to the fulfillment of his responsibilities were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Remember Homecoming! Friday evening for the big sit-down dinner, and Saturday evening for the cozy tete-a-tetes. It is the 22nd, not an odd year, but another good year in which to "Look Alive!" Beat ARMY.

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Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. C. V. Wilhoit, Jr., USNR, USS TULARE (AKA-112) FPO San Francisco 96601

The time has come to write my last column from WestPac and, believe me, I was wondering when I left San Diego in February if this date would ever roll around. As it is, I hope to enter that best-of-all-liberty-ports, San Diego, on 14 Sept. Bob THOMPSON will join us in Pearl on the way home to get the change-of-command briefing and hopefully, my relief will be aboard then also. Bob was relieved on 29 July in San Diego as Commander SubDiv 32 by Chris CHRISTENSEN and Bob will be taking command of the big "TU." There has been very little opportunity to see classmates this tour, much to my personal disappointment, so it was a real pleasure to be able to visit both Jack LANGILLE and Frank CROZIER in Kaohsiung in the short period of four days. Jack was in port with two ships of his Destroyer Division 213 fresh from a tour of "riding shotgun" for the Marines in Operation DECK HOUSE II. Frank brought USS OXFORD into port for boiler repairs (after typhoon Ora kept him from entering Hong Kong) and moored alongside TULARE. He was in the process of being relieved by Jim FARLEY '47, and has orders to Boston to await further orders from the Bureau. This gave me an oportunity to

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update my files as far as Frank was concerned since I had not heard from him in a long, long time. He is married to the former Beatrice Calvo and they have a boy 4, and a girl 6.

On my last trip into Da Nang I spent some time with Bob HASLETT, who had just reported to Naval Support, Da Nang, as supply officer for RAdm. T. R. WESCHLER '39. Bob's job there appears to be as demanding as it is unique and interesting. Exchanged short flashing messages with Buck HERZOG one morning last month off Tuy Hoa, where TULARE was offloading equipment for the 39th Army Engineers.

Buck is exec of USS OKLAHOMA CITY, flagship of ComSeventhFlt, in the area to provide gunfire support with their big guns. "Quiz" QUISENBERRY and Boyd MUNCIE are also riding the OKLAHOMA CITY as part of ComSeventhFlt staff but Boyd is leaving soon to command Air Development Squadron 5 at China Lake. Hope to see them all in Yokosuka later this month prior to "out chopping" to the East.

Linsey ASHLEY has moved from Norfolk, where he was on the Staff, CinCLantFlt, to D. C , for duty in OpNav. Three new captains also going to OpNav duty are: Bob FINLAY, who has served his tour as ComSubDiv 102 in New London; Jack SEARGEANT, who has been on duty under instruction at the Naval War College for the past year and Cal TURK, who has been Chief of Staff for Commander, SubDevGrp 2 in New London.

Bruce ALTHOFF made the front page of newspapers all over the country recently when, on 13 May, he was ordered to leave communist Poland because of "intelligence activities." Bruce was naval attache, Warsaw, when he was involved in a "serious incident" on the night of 6-7 April when Polish officials used physical force to remove Bruce and another officer from an auto about 20 miles west of Warsaw. Well, that's one way to get back to CONUS! Sam ANDERS turned over command of Submarine Division 51 to Jack GULLETTE in San Diego on 7 May and is headed for new duty on the staff of Deputy ComSubLant in New London.

Jack was on duty at the Fleet ASW School close by so no move was involved.

Donn ASHLEY is reporting to the Naval Academy from duty in the Area Public Works Office, Caribbean, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Frank BABBITT leaves Charleston, where he was operations officer on the staff of ComSubFlot 6, and reports for new duty with the Operations Study Group in D. C. Dave BARKSDALE is being relieved as Commander, Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group 52, operating out of NAS Quonset, and reports for new duty in OpNav. Jack BONIFACE goes to Naval War College, Newport, for instruction from USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, same port.

Paul BOYD leaves BuPers after three years of running the Naval Academy entrance desk and reports for instruction at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in D. C. Bob BRADY leaves Norfolk, where he was on duty with CinCWestLant, and reports to Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake for duty.

George CLEGG has been relieved as Commander, Submarine Division 101 in New London and is reporting for new duty in the Office of Naval Material in D. C. "Ace" CRAWFORD has reported to Naples for duty on the staff of ComSubFlot 8 after having been relieved as Commander Submarine Division 121 in Key West.

I was recently in the port of An Thoi, Vietnam, long enough to exchange flashing light messages with Frank CROZIER, who commands USS OXFORD, a special communications ship homeported in Norfolk but operating for a year with the Seventh Fleet. Jack DEVLIN has reported to BuDocks in D. C. from duty on the Joint Staff, CinCPac in Honolulu.

Bill DOTY and "Robie" ROBESON have joined the ranks of classmates being ordered

to command destroyer divisions. Bill comes from the Air War College, Montgomery, Ala., and will command DesDiv 252 in Pearl. Robie was relieved as CO, USS BRADLEY on 4 June and will command DesDiv 172, both commands in San Diego. The other two classmates, previously announced, are Ed FIELD in Norfolk, and Jack LANGILLE in San Diego. Jack is deployed now with his division and is keeping quite busy with shore bombardment. Apparently they still like the way the DD sailors shoot!

"Dug" DUGGER, an intelligence specialist, has reported to OpNav, from the staff of ComNavPhil at Sangley Point, Philippines. "Tuck" HUEY reports that one of our non-grad classmates, William C. DYER, died 29 April of a heart attack in Wheaton, Md. His widow, Cheri Lynn, lives at 11704 College View Dr., Wheaton. Hal H A M B E R G , Washington chapter president, attended the funeral. Bob FARLEY has departed Coronado and duty on NavAirPac staff for duty at NAS Lemoore.

Sam FRANCIS has been awarded the Legion of Merit "as director. Weapons Systems on the staff of Commander Submarine Development Group Two, from August 1964 to August 1965, for his contributions to a major breakthrough in improving the sonar system performance of the SSN 594 class submarines."

Bob GAUTIER has turned over command of Submarine Division 53 in San Diego and reported to staff of ComSubFlot 1, same place.

John GIEDT has reported to Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, where he will be BuWeps Fleet Readiness Representative, Central. He was ass't. air officer in USS KEARSARGE. Jack GORDON reports to the Joint Staff, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, D. C , from duty as Commander Submarine Division 13 in Pearl.

A short note from Gene GRALLA reveals that he retired on 1 April and is now Director, Data Systems Planning for Trans World Airlines with office at 605 Third Ave., New York City. New address is 199 Rogers Drive, Scarsdale, N. Y. "Red" GRAVES has left Subic Bay, Philippines, where he was on the staff of Commander Amphibious Group 1 (CTF 76) and reports to OpNav for duty. He and Jane are now living in Springfield, Va.

Gene Gralla '46.

Had a few minutes to chat recendy with Nick GRKOVIC, who is now on duty on the staff of Commander Service Group 3 in Sasebo. Wally HANKINS will be relieved as Commander Submarine Division 12 by Vern ROUX (Pearl Harbor) and report to OpNav for duty. Vern comes from Guam, where he was exec of USS PROTEUS. Don HEBERLING has had recent orders keeping him in D. C. but changing jobs.

At least, I believe he is changing jobs. It's rather difficult to tell, the way they are changing the names of bureaus in D. C. these days! From JCS-Executive, National Military Command System Division, J-3 to Naval Command Systems Support Activity, D. C. You figure it out! Jack JONES reports to the NROTC Unit, Univ. of Southern California from duty on the staff of Commander Carrier Division 7 in Alameda.

Louie JUNOD has been relieved as commanding officer, USS GYATT and reports to the Operations Study Group, D. C , for duty. Jack KEARNS reports to the Office of Naval Material, D. C , SHIPMATE

after a tour as commanding officer, USS MASSEY, including a tour in WestPac as an east coast DD. John KENT reports for new duty on the staff of Commander, ASW Force, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, from USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN, Newport. Frank KING reports to BuPers for duty when relieved as Commander, Submarine Division 11 in Pearl Harbor. Dix LADEMAN reports to OpNav for duty from command of USS LUCE, in Mayport.

Andy LEMESHEWSKY has orders from BuWeps to the Naval Air Turbine Test Lab, Trenton, N. J. Bob McKENZIE goes from exec of USS SARATOGA to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, D. C. Bob METZGER reports to USS RANDOLPH for duty as soon as he is relieved as Commander Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group 60 in Quonset. Dud and Gem MILLS have left Coronado for Brussels, Belgium, where Dud will be Chief of the Navy Section, MAAG. The address is APO New York 09667. Dud was relieved as CO, USS MAHAN in WestPac. Bob NEWBERN goes to OpNav, from duty on the staff of Commander Carrier Division 18, operating out of Quonset. Harmon PENNY has been relieved as CO USS TOWERS, San Diego, and reports to Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, as Ass't Navy Deputy, Army SAM-D Project Manager. That's in Huntsville, Ala. Pete PETERS will relieve Chuck WOODS as Commander Submarine Division 61 in Norfolk, keeping the division in '46 hands a while longer since Chuck relieved Bill CANTWELL last year. Pete comes from the staff, ComSubLant and Chuck goes to Submarine Development Group 2, New London. Johnny RENN has been relieved as CO, USS EvERSOLE, Long Beach, and reports to San Diego for duty on the staff of Commander First Fleet. Bill SIMPSON goes to OpNav from duty as navigator in USS LEXINGTON, Pensacola.

Joe SMALL goes to NAS Norfolk to staff, Phib Lant, same place. Watch your OPTAR, Joe. You'll find that the Amphibs aren't the big spenders you've been used tol Andy VALENTINE goes to the office of the Judge Advocate General, D. C. after spending some time at Yale, becoming even more of a legal specialist. Dody SINCLAIR is becoming more and more prominent as a department store baronâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and you can take stock of that remark! Dody, as president of the Outlet Co., owners of a downtown Providence department store and two branch locations, announced plans for its first Connecticut store, to be part of a new 20 million dollars sales volume shopping center at New London. Then, less than two weeks later, Dody announced an agreement to acquire the Cherry & Webb Co., a major retailing complex involving a chain of seven stores throughout southern New England. I think it's about time we start grooming Dody for the SecNav job, just in case we ever do get a Republican administration.

Bob WELANDER commissioned the guided missile frigate Fox at Long Beach Naval Shipyard on 28 May. Morgan Fitch, Jr., president of the Navy League, gave the commissioning address. Fox will be homeported in San Diego.

Danny WIELAND goes from command of USS LIBERTY to command of Mine Division 44, east coast. Fritz WIEDEMANN writes from Dallas: "Next year holds a great change for us in that our family will be leaving 15 July to live in Europe for one year. Our headquarters will be in Zurich, Switzerland, and our three boys (ages 17, 14, 8) will be scattered around the Swiss landscape attending school. Flo is also going back to school at the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich. I will be opening an office there.

The main reason for this letter is to urge any '46ers who may be passing through Zurich to be sure and look us up."

Apple VANDERMADE, progressing in his new role as a realtor in commercial and investment property, shopping center leasing, sale and exchange, announces that he has moved his office to 616 Ramona, Suite 19, Palo Alto, Calif., 94301.

Chuck WILLIAMS has been relieved as naviA U G U S T â&#x20AC;˘ S E P T E M BE R ,

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gator in USS KEARSARGE and reports to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, D. C , for instruction.

Well, that's it for another column from WestPac. This one is being written from Subic, where I'm enjoying the warm, humid weather from air conditioned room in TULARE. My relief has been ordered but it looks as if I'll still be here to see Bob THOMPSON take command in October.

"DAISY"

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Sec'y, Cdr. Jack M. Stevens. USN COMCVSG-50, NAS Key West, Fla. 33040 Wash. Corr., Cdr. C. E. Donaldson, III.USN 1824 Baldwin Dr., McLean, Va. 22101

No one who was there can possibly say anything less than a resounding outstanding for the magnificent work Jeep and his committee did in connection with the 20th. From the informal Batt parties on Friday until the re-christened BAY BELLE docked Sunday afternoon it was a weekend that will never be forgotten. The spirit of '47 was as bright as graduation dav a mere 20 years ago. I join those who were fortunate enough to attend in wishing you classmates who couldn't make it happy recollections as you read our report. We also hope each classmate will be as moved as we were in insisting that our financial staws improve and that the funds be put to good use. Jeep will report on the social activities and I'll confine my remarks to essential facts.

Here are the minutes of the class meeting: The meeting was called to order at 1010 by class president Ernie Fritz. Some 90 classmates were in attendance including all class officers.

Mention was made of John Prehn representing the class at the 1966 spring meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Naval Academy Alumni Association 1-2 June 1966.

Treasurer Bob Marmet submitted the following accepted report: a balance of $576.79 was brought forward in the class fund. Between I June 1965 and 3 June 1966 a total of $710.13 was deposited from voluntary contributions and consolidation of other class funds. During this period a total of $451.50 in checks has been written. All of this but for $300 was for memorials for deceased classmates. The $300 was an advance to Doug Sloan for the reunion purposes. To the extent this is not used, it will be repaid. As of 3 June 1966 there was a total of $835.42 on deposit with the bank.

Secretary Jack Stevens made a plea for more informal correspondence to be used in Shipmate.

It was noted that 40 classmates are now listed as deceased. This compares with 22 at our 10th reunion. Membership in the Alumni Association has increased from 66 ten years ago to over 280 in 1966.

Jeep Donaldson reported on the planning for the 20th reunion and gratefully acknowledged the tremendous cooperation of his committee assisted by other Washington area classmates.

Robbie Brady, chairman of the ball committee, explained arrangements for the evening's activities and the BAY BELLE cruise.

Bob Marmet then called the members' attention to nominating procedures for new class officers. A nominating committee of six classmates, not incumbent officers, will be appointed before 1 June 1967. Prior to 1 Sept. 1967 at least one candidate for each elective office will be nominated and ballots mailed. New class officers will take office on 1 Jan. 1968.

The class unanimously voted to establish annual class dues not to exceed $10. The class officers were to establish the specific amount.

An informal poll indicated classmates present evenly divided between $5 and $10 dues.

It was agreed that Washington area steering committee should be established on a permanent basis to be in immediate control of class activities

between formal class meetings. Jeep Donaldson was appointed steering committee chairman and the suggestion made that the reunion planning committee constiwte his steering committee. Final decisions as to committee membership would be up to Jeep.

It was agreed that class funds be used to enable a copy of the issue of Shipmate reporting the 20th reunion to be sent to every known classmate not already subscribing to it.

The class voted to authorize the treasurer to disburse up to $25 for some memorial for each deceased classmate with an additional $25 authorized toward a stadium memorial chair or some other suitable memorial for those who are killed in the service of their country; the additional funds required to be raised on a case basis.

During the meeting (and throughout the weekend) Bill Sweetman conducted a personal fund raising campaign which successfully enriched the treasury.

DECEASED CLASSMATES AS OF 1 JUNE 1966: Rex Leon Allspaw, Roy Theodore Anderson, Francis Martin Bacon, Kenneth Calhoun Brown, Kenneth Sears Coe, Robert Elmer Cowell, William Charles Curran, Howard Benjamin Dalton, George McCormack Dent, William Robert Dougherty, Donald William Fantozzi, Charles Olan Glisson, Jr., William Elmer Grimes, John Ninian Guild, Leslie Myron Hartman, William George Hearne, William L. Hindman, Thomas Hughes, Jr., James David Lahaye, Charles Reid Larzalere, Richard Gene Layser, John Thomas Lyons, Jr., Valentin George Mamla, David Allen McCoskrie, Murdoch Mills McLeod, John J. McNulty, Jr., Joseph H. Melesky, Marcus Paul Merner, Charles Morgan Moore, John Howard Pownall, Henry Brownell Rathbone, George Frank Richards, Jr., Frederick Charles Sachse, Jr., James Gardner Snyder, George Clifton Stevens, James Karlton Stuhldreher, John Lamar Switzer, Thomas Jerome Tiernan, James Harold Watkins, and Patrick Lincoln Working.

ATTENDANCE RECORD AT CLASS MEETING: Fritz, Cole, Stevens, Marmet, Donaldson, Ridgway, Turnage, Guertin, Grant, Updike, Bowdey, Hunter, Estelmann, Brady, Bell, Jones, A. T., Hirsch, Heininger, Joy, Cofer, Edwards, Grier, Jex, Booth, Hawley, Grove, Sadler, White, Moon, Wells, D. M., Yates, Brenner, Van Sickle, Collier, Ozimek, Mathis, Crane, Doyle, Geary, Lee, Adams, A. E., Matthews, Crowe, Allendorf, Bailey, Bowling, Hartman, Sears, Hill, Forsthoff, Schiller, Yeatman, Reed, Marousek, Sloan, Lorenz, Whittle, O'Shea, Wise, Scurlock, Johnson, W. F., Stagg, Sullivan, Van Velzer, Minor, McDougal, Land, Tiffany, Loper, Hallett, Bergman, McCurley, Southwell, Myerson, Oliver, Aicklen, Umbel, Winston, Broussard, Sweetman, Packer, Tool, Bowman, Gower, Deaton, Thompson, R. W., Coerper, Mayer, Nesbit, Graham, Burton, Barnett, and Day. Matty MATTHEWS as MC at the ball had some excellent class statistics. Of the 1020 who entered USNA we graduated 820 and commissioned 802. As of 1 June 1965 there were 348 on active duty, 432 civilian and retired and 40 deceased. Commerce and industry heads the civilians list with 128 followed by law (21), education (18), medicine (6), ministry (3) and others. Education wise we hold 146 masters degrees and 18 doctorates. The class is 96% married and at least 10 classmates have over six children. The proud parent leader is Bot Gatewood with 13.

In mentioning our two POWs in North Vietnam, Jim STOCKDALE and Jerry DENTON, Matty commented, "I am happy to report that both have been heard from recendy. I hope that most of you were able to see the interview of Jerry Denton on TV a few weeks ago. It was conducted by a Japanese correspondent and when asked if he supported the U. S. Govern-

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ment's policies with respect to Vietnam, he replied to the effect that after several months as a captive, he was not certain what his government's current policies are, but whatever they are, he supports them to the fullest."

Vice Admiral Ingersoll as our guest-of-honor was his usual brilliant and witty self and added dignity and charm to the memorable ball.

Prexy Ernie has some words to add about finances and then it's over to Jeep for the social activities. This will be my last column from Key West. We hope to be setded in the D. C. area in time to make the next Shipmate deadline.

Watch for a new address.

JACK

From the Prexy: There is not much I can add except another tremendous "well done" to Jeep and his reunion committee for the memorable weekend. I want to confine my remarks primarily to the financial discussion held at the class meeting. It was obvious that '47 has the enthusiasm and desire to be an active, progressive class. It was equally obvious that a continuing, successful program can only go as far as it is financially able. For 20 years that seems to have been our major obstacle. Your classmates voted unanimously to adopt regular dues and it was decided that a mass Shipmate mailout would be used to report the reunion activities as well as carry a plea to all classmates to participate financially as well as in all other ways in '47 class activities. Some of you responded to my plea for funds last year and our Treasury improved a little. Classmates at the reunion coughed up $10 per man in response to Bill Sweetman's outstretched hand and again our treasury boomed. This insured the mass mailout that may have brought you the Shipmate vou arc readini; now. Hut the class

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is presendy prohibited from making any type of long-range plans involving finances because of the shaky financial situation. As a starter won't you please match the $10 donation each of us made at the reunion.? Please send your check to the class treasurer Mr. R. A. MARMET, 1822 Jefferson Place, Washington, D. C. 20036.

Make your check payable to Bob or Class of 1947. When class officer ballots are mailed in September 1967 you will again be asked to contribute a fixed dues fee that will be agreed upon by that time. Read Shipmate regularly and you'll be kept abreast of class activities and plans. And believe me, we do have plans and desires many of which hinge direcdy on finances.

Our money will be handled carefully so get on board the '47 bandwagonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it's going places.

ERNIE

WASHINGTON AREA NEWS Jack STEVENS and I decided that both of us should write something about the big 20th reunion anniversary weekend; in order to limit the length of the total column, I am holding some dope until next month.

For those classmates who were unable to attend the 20th ball, here's a chronology. On Friday evening, 3 June, several individual battalion parties were sponsored by classmates in the Washington area. Among them were: First and Second Batt, Bob ENRIGHT and Web GOKEY; Third Batt, Doug SLOAN; Fourth Batt, Jack DOHENY; Fifth Batt, Bob THOMPSON; and Sixth Batt, Richard YEATMAN. From all reports, each of these was a roaring success and helped to set the weekend off on a gay note.

On Saturday evening, we all gathered with our ladies on the upper level of the Cotillion Ballroom of the Sheraton Park Hotel (the old

Wardman Park) for cocktails. Each lady, on arrival, received a small, gold charm, miniature class ring on a fine gold chain which formed a necklace. The main ballroom was curtained so that we could not see down the stairs nor into the main room at that time. As the cocktails warmed us all to the occasion, old friendships were renewed and the ladies, about 95% of whom had never dragged at the Academy, met many of their counterparts.

When the time came to enter the main ballroom, the curtain was opened and we all descended in a line down the staircase at the foot of which was a replica of our class ring, patterned after the ring dance ring, i.e., big enough to walk through. We had an authentic binnacle of water from the seven seas in which each lady dipped her minature ring, then the couples individually marched through the big ring, pausing for a kiss, again after the fashion of the original Ring Dance. We think this added the proper romantic touch to the evening.

Jeep DONALDSON then opened the banquet by introducing the Rev. Bill SCURLOCK, who said grace, after which we enjoyed a beautiful meal.

While the coffee was being served. Jeep made a few remarks about the planning that had led to the ball, and he introduced each of the members of the steering committee who had done so much to make a success of the evening. They were Robbie and Pat BRADY, Doug and Mary SLOAN, Stu and D. Ann EVANS, Larry and Jeanne MAROUSEK, Matty and Rosemary MATTHEWS, and my own Patricia. In addition, special thanks were conveyed to Jeanne Marousek for her tireless effort in handling the beautiful ring dance ring. Then Matty MATTHEWS, our MC for the evening, enumerated a number of class statistics; read congratulatory letters and tele-

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grams from Vice President Humphrey, Secretarv Nitze, Adm. McDonald (CNO), General Greene ,,cxVl":"'"'^^"'' USMC), RAdm. Kauffman (Supt.

UbNA), RAdm. Fitzgerald (Executive Director, Alumni Association), E. G. McCormick, our illustrious classmate and candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, plus an overseas cablegram from our London contingent, Jack Langford, Pat March, and Ernie Stacey (Pat March: N. B. Pay your 'phone bill!); reviewed our 20 year history; and introduced Stan SCHILLER who read several delighfully comic telegrams. Then he introduced our guest of honor for the evening, VAdm. S. H. "Slim" Ingersoll '21, Commandant of Midshipmen during our first class year. The admiral gave a warm speech reminiscing both from his own days as a midshipman and from our own. The total effect was to reemphasize to us his warm, human character and his full understanding and empathetic grasp of the naval personality that comprises a part of the character of each of us. Afterward, we danced to a wonderful dance band, visited, chatted, generally enjoyed ourselves fully, and before anyone believed it, the time was 0000, 5 June, 1966, 20 years to the day from graduation. At that moment, a snappy color guard composed of sailors and Marines paraded the colors and the "National Anthem" was played.

For the next hour, more dancing and merriment continued, then it was "Sleepy Time Gal" and "Navy Blue and Gold" and "Beat Army" and time to secure. None could believe the evening was over so soon.

Next day, at 1100, we embarked on a Wilson Lines steamer, temporarily christened SS BAY BELLE for the day, and stood down the Potomac River for a three-hour cruise. We had the usual "morning after" refreshments and a cold box lunch, and Robbie BRADY manned the microphone. When the BAY BELLE moored and we realized that the weekend was drawing to a close, I think every '47 heart in the area was full of class spirit, warm friendship, and sweet nostalgia.

Our big weekend was in the planning stage for over a year. The steering committee plus Bob and Barbara MARMET (who also had a very helpful voice in the proceedings) met monthly commencing in May 1965. Each of the committee wives in turn served as hostess for business meeting, cocktails and buffet. The ladies had a voice in the proceedings, and rightly so, since 50% of the attendees at the ball were wives! The members of the committee have collectively received many oral and written comments on the evident success of our big weekend and I speak for all of us in saying that we were immensely gratified that the weekend was so much enjoyed by all who attended.

We have that warm feeling of a good hostess who realizes that she has given a successful party . . . we know that our efforts have been fruitful and appreciated. Thank you all for your kind comments. Someone remarked that EVERYTHING was perfect, even the inedibility of the miserable cold box lunch!

Larry and Jeanne MAROUSEK asked a group of '47 couples to join them on 1 Aug. to review prints of the many pictures taken at the ball.

We have identified nearly all the faces but the job of arranging for orders and distributing them is so mammoth that we must postpone announcing these arrangements. The arrangements will be announced in a subsequent issue of Shipmate and will be mailed with the "Homecoming Flyer."

Those attending were: Marmet, Cohoon, Grove, Darby, Barnett, Appert, Wells, Turnage, Cross, Edwards, Musholt, Finneran, Sadler, Stone, Apthorp, Stevens, Yates, Guertin, Urban, White, Enright, Lilly, Loper, Stagg, Packer, Hunter, Shaw, Winston. Prehn, Hallett, Sloan, R. W., Allendorf, Estelman, Gokey, Toohill, Baker, Aicklen, Mathis, Evans, J. D., Wise, Gardiner, R. S., Umbel, Knaebel, Updike, Geary, Cole, Crane, Case, Bowdey, Welt, Oliver, Land, Ford, A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

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Hooper, Evans, S. J., Sloan, W. D., Toll, Lakey, McCurley, Graham, Mayer, Grier, Bowling, Sisto, Fortson, Duden, Hill, J. M., Hartman, Myerson, Schoman, Ozimek, Baskin, Doheny, Lorenz, Jones, A. T., Sweetman, Forsthoff, Cowley, Gladding, Doyle, Donaldson, C. E., Hollyer, Yuengling, Moon, Hirsch, Williams, B. D., Bell, Davidson, J. B., Heininger, Fletcher, G. C , Hofman, Southwell, Brenner, Bryan, G. H., Kaska, Cevallos, Peniston, Schiller, Hawley, Lee, R. E., Shaddeau, Ostertag, Sullivan, J. M., Crowe, Collier, Johnson, W. F., Fritz, Maragos, Jennings, Gary, Jex, Thompson, R. W., Joy, Van Sickle, McDougal, Riley, Brady, Minor, Marousek, Bowman, Coerper, Nesbitt, Fisher, Van Velzer, Deaton, Gower, Granat, Adams, A. E., Larkin, Booth, Scuriock, Snead, O'Shea, Whitde, Johnson, W. M., Steloff, Maxon, Flanagan, Cofer, Bergman, Reed, Gatewood, Broussard, Ridgway, Chamberlain, Tiffany, Sears, Harbarger, Bailey, D. L., Horner, Rainnie, Yeatman, Gibson, J. M., Matthews, Strott, O'Neill, German, Carnes, Gaddis, and Johnson, T. R. See you at Homecoming, 21-23 Oct. We have a big dance scheduled in the Yard on Saturday night 22 Oct. More details in the next issue.

Larry MAROUSEK has taken charge of homecoming plans, and will be assisted generouslv

by Doug YUENGLING, John PREHN, Bruce MAXON, and members of his original committee.

Class funds have been used to send this issue of Shipmate gratis to each non-subscribing member of '47. For $10, you can subscribe and follow the happenings of your classmates each month.

Yours truly is going to school in Boston from 28 Aug. to mid-December, so this will be my last formal effort as Washington area correspondent. When I return to the area at Christmas time, your able class secretary. Jack STEVENS, will be on duty here and there will then be no need for a separate Washington correspondent. Send Jack the dope; keep the column active, come to Homecoming, and Beat Army!

Regards from Washington, JEEP

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Sec'y, LCdr. Robert W. Hanby, USN 1864 Branchwood St., Norfolk, Va. 20113 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. S. K. Moore, USN 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, Va. 22302

This is to announce that your corresponding secretary for the last 6 months has been Sumner MOORE, who has been receiving practically no copy whatsoever, depending for what small goodies he does get on his predecessor, Dick HOFFMAN, who is now gainfully employed (see cut), and Bob HANBY, who still receives mail though he has not written this column for lo these many years. Anyway, thanks to Dick and Bob we go to press.

Dick HofFmon '48 and Chan von Schroder '47.

The last Shipmate had a fine picture without further amplification of Jim DUQUETTE, VP of Booz, Allen, and Hamilton, Inc. My apologies, Jim, since an explanation was supposed to ac-

company the picture explaining that he had just been named to this post, having been with the firm for four years. Prior to B, A, and H, Jim was with the State Dept. in Paris, and in the Navy for 13 years. Present address: 23607 Duffield Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Floyd Blizord '48 was awarded the Air Medal.

Doing the honors was classmate William Pierson.

Bill PIERSON (LCol. USAF), who slipped off and joined the Air Force, recently had the pleasure of awarding an air medal to Floyd Blizard (Cdr. USN). Coincidentally, Bill and Floyd were both born in the Sternberg Army Hospital, Manila, two months apart. Floyd recendy completed a Vietnam tour as Chief, Targets Preentation Section, MACV, Intelligence Center, and Bill was T-39 and U-3 Courier Section Commander of Det. 1, 460th Tactical Recon Wing, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Vietnam.

My comment a couple of issues ago that G. H. SULLIVAN might be the only MD in the class evoked a reply from John W. PORTER, MD, who practices general surgery in Beatrice, Neb. John is a '54 grad of the U. of Nebraska College of Medicine, and gives his address as 1200 South Ninth St., Beatrice.

The Washington classmates, whose social fringe benefits include our fairly frequent gettogethers, gathered at the Gun Factory Officers* Club for a dinner dance on the 24th of June and whooped it up, dancing to the music of an excellent combo. I noted litde evidence of modern dance techniques, however, so maybe we are getting a bit older than we like to admit, even though there was no lack of energy displayed on the dance floor. Present were: John and Dolly Rasmussen, Jim and Rose Ahem, Greg and Emily Bell, Ed and Pauline Sutter, Bill and Kitty Bacon, Floyd and Mary Jane Young, Bill and Edwina Lee, Bruce and Kay Keener, Boyd and Ann Sibert, Bob and Jeanne Wurlitzer, Jack and Mary Kay McCord, Bill and Anita Dittmar, Paul and Diana Keenan, Ed and Mary Ruth Cummings, Bill and Peg Bartow, Jack and Winnie Fisher, Hal and Shirley Andrus, Sumner and Jane Moore, Dudley and Sheila Holstein, Neri and Quinn Osborn, Art and Ann Markel, Ted and Erline Holt, Hugh and Carolyn Rardin, Charlie and Jean Mertz, Bill and Iris Arnold, Bill and Barbara Chandler, Dwight and Lynn Wadsworth, Perry and Grace Nelson, George and Jennie Lemon, Cab and Libby Davis, Jack Robbins.

Tuesday, 12 July, at the same location, the gendemen met for lunch and to elect and install new officers for the Washington Chapter. Drafted were Willie Lee, president; Bill BARTOW, veep; Oz OSBORN, secretary, and Hal DEELEY, treasurer, his second term. A quorum of regular and occasional attendees included: Willie Lee, Jim Ahern, Andy Andrus, R. N. Gregory, Ben Goodman, Bob Wurlitzer, Bill Bartow, Cab Davis, Jack Fisher, Randy Zelov, Orio PaciuUi, Dan Shockey, Herb Gates, Paul Riley, Paul Martenson, John Davis, Paul Keenan, Sumner Moore, Bruce Keener, Frank Corley, Ray Lochner, Jim McHugh, and Frank Tiernan.

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Russ McKECHNIE proves the Hawaiian contingent lives on! The accompanying photo illustrates a 31 May party held high over Honolulu, with the kneelers left to right. Red Hanlon, Hank Clay, Ben Moore, Bob Miller, Dick Duncan, Ed Stacy, and Russ McKechnie.

Standing are Dave and Dee Hurt, Inez Clay, JoAim Hanlon, Wanda Miller, Ginger McKechnie, George Ball, Betty Moore, Carolyn Ball, Mary Stacy, Bernie Jensen, Dottie Duncan, Walt Alt, Evelyn Moore, Rod Moore, John Jensen, and Mavis McDonald. Absent were Howie and Liliania Kay (Howie broke two arms on TAD in Thailand—what price per diem); Bob and Mimi Styer (Bob will be CO of one of TECUMSEH'.S crews); Warren and Pam Ordand (NSC Pearl); Chuck and Gyeneth Sheehan (ComFAir Hawaii), Bill Borchert (Supp. Off., USS FRONTIER); Angus McDonald (Angus can't synchronize U. S. GRANT'S opsked with the '48 parties). Recent Pearl arrivals: Ed Frothingham, John and Dolly Rasmussen.

May 29di, Dick HOFFMAN, CO VP-8, was greeted by Chan V O N SCHRADER ('47), CO VP-28, at Sangley Point, as Dick's P-3 squadron relieved Chan's on station. Hoffman and squadron flew around from Patuxent in 26 hours. Dick and Chan were both lOth company.

Looking ahead to a 20th reunion, I have heard a number of proposals, varying widely from renting a hotel in Virginia Beach off-season for a wild weekend, perhaps in February, to gathering at homecoming. My feelings are that we are the only class who can have two 20th reunions, so let's have two—one at homecoming in 1967, and the other at homecoming in 1968.

Everyone should be able to get to one or both.

Incidentally, Ray LOCHNER reports that arrangements for this year's homecoming are falling into place nicely with the same spot at North Severn laid on for a party as last year.

Those who attended last year will agree that it was eminentiy successful.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Wm. C. Dotson, USN P. O. Box 2651. Washington, D. C. 20013

FORTY-NINER OF T H E MONTH Following graduation from the Naval Academy, Luke reported to USS WILLIAM C . LAWE, serving

for two years in the Gunnery and Operations Departments. Returning from NATO and SIXTH Fleet Ops in the summer of 1951, he was detached to report to CIC School, Glenview, 111. and upon completion of this course reported to USS KEPPLER for duty as CIC officer.

In the summer of 1953, after another deployment to the Med, Luke proceeded to USS STRICKLAND to become operations officer on radar picket assignments in the Adantic. In 1954 he reported to the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey as a student in the Command Communications course there.

Luke Copone, '49er of the month.

In 1955 Luke left Monterey to report to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations for duty in the Plans and Policy Division in Op-94 (Naval Communications). Upon leaving the Pentagon in 1957, he was assigned as executive officer of USS HusE, a job he held for the next two years. Following the tour in HUSE, he was assigned as communications plans officer on the Staff of the Commander Middle East Force, operating out of Bahrein in the Persian Gulf.

From the Middle East, Luke came back to Washington to head up the Plans and Programs Branch of the Naval Communications System Headquarters. In 1963 he left to take command of USS HAMMERBERG, participating in the circumnavigation of South America on Operation UNITAS IV. Detached from HAMMERBERG in late 1964, he returned to Washington for duty as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Defense Communications Agency (DCA), a job he held until this summer, when he was selected to attend the Industrial College of the Armed Forces where he is currendy burning the midnight oil.

Luke and Charlotte, and their two children_.

Skip and Judy, are holding the fort at 6225 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, Va. Luke reports he has finally bought a piano, and there's a book of Navy songs, a sea bag of well-vvorn sea stories, and a locker of good cheer waiting for any classmates who might drop in.

MEMORIAL COMMITTEE An ad hoc memorial committee has been reviewing and analyzing the memorial question-

naires received to date. Though there has been strong response, there are many questionnaires still out, so if you have not had a chance to send yours in, please take time to complete and send it now. Make sure your opinion is available for determining the will of the class.

The memorial committee members are Luke Capone, Chairman, John Barrow, Jim Patton, Bart Bartholomew, and Bill Kremidas.

NOMINATIONS FOR CLASS PRESIDENT The term of office of the incumbent class president, Cdr. Harry D. Train, II, USN, will expire in July, 1967. The procedures for election of the class president are specified in Article Four, paragraph 2.a. of the Constitution of the Association of the Class of 1949: ". . . The President . . . shall be elected for a term of four (4) years by the Association as a whole, shall have the general supervision of dbe affairs of the Association, shall preside as Chairman of the Executive Committee when in the Washington area. He shall be elected from a slate composed of at least three (3) nominees; nominations will be received by the Executive Committee prior to a prescribed time; such nominations shall be in writing from fifteen (15) Association members, either collectively or individually. In the event that sufficient nominations are not so received, additional nominees shall be named by the Executive Committee but shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) such additional nominees."

In accordance with the above, nominations should be submitted to the Class Secretary in time for his referral to the Executive Committee by 1 December 1966. A Nominating Committee has been established to propose such additional nominees as may be required to meet the conditions specified by the class constitution.

OTHER CLASS OFFICERS We have the following changes and re-elections in class officers. (All officers except the class president are elected for a one year term).

Frank BENSON, who has recendy arrived in die Washington area, will become class secretary with the October Shipmate. Roy GOLDMAN was elected to the executive committee, and Al JENKS was re-elected to the job of treasurer.

WASHINGTON AREA NEWS Summertime attendees at the mondily class luncheons at O'Donnell's have included the following: Broughton, Jerry Smith, Howe, Reiher, Clark, Peard, Train, Boughton, Wolford, Benoit, Benson, Barrow, Jenks, Dillman, Patton, Mohrhardt, Hurst, McDonald, Goldman, Capone, Bodager, O'Connell, Ferrero, Bartholomew, S H I P M A T E

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Hammer, Lynch, George Morgan, Bading, Dorenkamp, Jim Wilson, Merrill, Messere, Reid and Dotson.

MAGAZINE PUBLISHER Congratulations to Ace BOUGHTON on becoming publisher of Technology Week, including Missiles and Rockets.

HOMECOMING We hope that by the time you receive this you will have made your reservations for the '49 dinner at the Charterhouse Motel and have firm plans to attend as much of the Homecoming Weekend activities as possible. Information on general Homecoming activities appears elsewhere in this issue and detail has been mailed out in flyers. If you haven't had a chance yet to mail your dinner reservation, please send your check to Ace Boughton, 45 St. Andrews Rd., Chartwell, Severna Park, Md. $5.00 per person.

Cocktails on a pay-as-you-go basis commencing about 1830 shortly after the game on Saturday.

However, if your plans are not firm and you find you can come only at the last minute, please do so, and you can pay at the door.

the links, and the cage snoring (my roommate).

The old Ace was on a business trip in L. A. and en route to San Fran, so the stop off worked out very well for him and us. Dee and Sam with hair-raising adventure stories, and Bob H. looking distinguished and healthy at poolside. Bill Jones and I (plus Max) spent most 'off' hours being entertained by the inexhaustible supply of jokes and wit of Wm. Doddridge MacF. Hilarious! The joke of the year was clean, too!

"Coming home on a rather aged C-47 'Gooneybird,' Sam and Max and I with a fourth played a little bridge over the noise of the un-muffled engines. That along with a non-insulated cabin and Max's deafness left one a litde hoarse today, but that's no loss—I can beg off phone calls for awhile.

"Since I don't make Washington lunches much anymore (since getting the plaque for perfect attendance!), say hello to all hands for me."

Thanks and best regards, Noof.

OTHER CORRESPONDENCE From seagoing '49ers, with CO letterheads, come the following two notes; first from Stan COUNTS:

'49ers Voss Vossler, Wally Valencia, Al Thomson and Shop Shapiro.

The above picture and the following note came down from our recendy graduated '49 contingent at NWC Newport: "As you can see there were some high level thinkers attending the Naval War College global strategy discussions!

Wally VALENCIA was up from San Juan for two weeks active reserve duty and was able to learn in two weeks what it took the rest 10 months to assimilate.

"On a separate visit to CruDesLant Staff there was another consultation with Ed ('the Silver Fox') OTTH, Bob BRADY and Al LEVINE. The Cruiser-Destroyer Force seems to be in highly competent hands. Best regards, Voss."

WEST COAST CORRESPONDENCE The following are a few post card notes from San Diego sources: "USNA '49 is well represented in San Diego. Mort NEELY, Bob WALTERS and Jack MURPHY are DD skippers.

Bob HENDRICKSON is Flag Secy., AirPac. Al SCHAUFELBERGER has been on TV and mentioned in Time Magazine as first Haiphong strike leader. Roger BOH has just departed westbound as CO of VF-154, flying F-4's. Ned DIETRICH temporarily attached to CruDesFlot 9 on board GALVESTON for midshipmen summer cruise; his permanent duty station is NROTC Minnesota. John ALVIS (skipper of a Lemoore squadron) was in town for an AirPac conference. Bill JONES is XO of VRF-32."

Warren PARR wrote recently from the west coast: "Just returned from fabulous Las Vegas and the 10th Annual Tailhook Reunion. For all the wives, friends and lovers who don't know what that association is—you're wrong—it's a carrier pilots' organization and over 800 showed up this year for one of the biggest bashes ever.

They're getting bigger and more meaningful with this year's banquet address being delivered

by VAdm. Paul Ramsey.

"Anyhow, besides seeing gangs from all classes, the 'wine and dinner forty-niners' were strong with a total of 10 in attendance. Alphabetically: Max Bailey, Ace Boughton, Dempsey Buder, Sam Chessman, Bob Hendrickson, Bill Jones, Bill McFarlane, Bob Moore, Val Schaeffer, and me, I'm Frisbee Finesque.

"Lemme say we had a 'gas'! Lovable Max was in his characteristic rare form, at the bar, on A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

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"I am glad to see the class is still active in the Washington area. I have been in the San Diego area since September 1963, first in command of BRONSTEIN and from August '64 to April '66 on the staff of ComCruDesPac as operations and assistant plans officer. (My writing is blurred from traveling across the South China Sea at 25 knots).

I recently relieved Harmon Penny '46 in command of USS TOWERS. The change of command came between Naval Gunfire Support missions at 0715 in the morning and Harmon then climbed in the gig and went ashore at Vung Tan for further transportation to Saigon and then back home.

"I have been an avid reader of Shipmate for years, but haven't sent anything into the class secretary for years also, and was feeling guilty."

And the second, from Bill KING: "I have just brought GREENWICH BAY back from the Middle East. As we came through the Med Liz joined me at several ports in Europe. Following the decommissioning of the ship I will be reporting for duty at Op-94, so we and our six will be moving to the Washington area soon."

Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. W. F. Diehl, USN 5307 Rolling Road Springfield, Va. 22151 The class of '50 will hold its Homecoming reunion at the Fleet Reserve Club immediately following the football game. This will include cocktails and dinner at the club which is located on Compromise St. near the city dock adjacent to the downtown Acme Market. No class arrangements are being made for accommodations; please make your own reservations.

The all-classes reception will be held at Dahlgren Hall, followed by dinner in the Mess Hall on Friday night before the game. We are looking forward to as many classmates attending Homecoming as can possibly make it.

Just to be different this time, we are not even going to mention that the class of 1950 meets for luncheon the first Wednesday of every month at Hogate's Restaurant in Washington, D. C. The next one, September, will be the last one

for us as we detach the following day for duty in Staff, Fleet Air Wing SIX at MCAS Iwakuni (which you all know is in Japan), FPO San Francisco 96601.

Since the last column was put to bed last 10 May, we have litde news to report. That's because our reporters, namely, YOU, have not been feeding us much material. But what litde we have, we'll pass along.

But before we do, we'd like to leave a litde thought with you. Most alumni associations go to great lengths to keep themselves posted on the whereabouts of their gratis. The reason makes sense—they want to be able to put the bite on tiieir generous alumni as this source of revenue means a great deal to their building and other programs.

Your Alumni Association requires no more than the payment of annual dues. This fixed income provides neither staff nor budget to go to any great lengths to keep track of the alumni.

Here is how you can help. First, keep Alumni House informed of your current address. Second, keep Alumni House informed of other classmates' addresses, if they don't. Third, Alumni House would be interested in knowing the addresses of other non-classmate alumni who you believe may not be active in this regard.

J. K. has finished the ten-year book and he would like to distribute copies. He knows the problem because his address list, like ours, is very much out of date.

Won't you please send in your current address .'

Law KIVLEN writes, "I recendy completed that trip to the west coast, stopping off at several air stations. I took the area address cards that you were so good to furnish, and surely had the intention of making the trip serve as a 'class fact-gathering' trip as well as doing my study group business. Due to short lay-overs, I did not accomplish as much as I had hoped but do have some dope.

"San Francisco—^Talked to Neil Chaitin's charming wife Jean, but Neil was out cubscouting—supervising, I believe. Saw Don Albright at NAS Alameda. He's the CO of HS-871, which incidentally is the top Helo Squadron in our reserve forces. He lives in Monterey, breaking stock, and has five children. We had planned to have lunch together but he managed to get some submarine services and was getting airborne at lunch time.

"Los Angeles—Saw Charlie Dunn and his fine family (2 boys plus a beautiful cook). He's in the steel business (think that's the correct spelling). He sees Jack Trevillyan and George Seeley on occasion and reports that they are doing well.

While at Charlie's being a beefeater (both liquid and solid), we called Duff Arnold at Lemoore.

Duff is XO of an A4 Squadron as are Dick Powell, Frank O'Connor and Lee Minnis, all at Lemoore. He reported the arrival of No. Six— a gal named Georgia. His squadron heads out in July, which leaves Kadion with her six children and Slippers, their AKC champion poodle.

"Dallas—Talked to Walt Davis, who is just leaving NAS Dallas as PWO, headed for Seatde for a town in NW Docks, or whatever its new name is. He also reported the arrival of No. Six, but my incomplete notes don't reveal whether boy or girl. Maybe he'll let us all know about this and give a fresh report on the great Northwest. He hadn't seen too many classmates in Dallas—they all seem to pass through at midnight Samrday. Recently he had seen Lee Royal in Dallas and Jess Cariker in Fort Worth, both enjoying the civilian economy.

"That was all I was able to accomplish. I myself am at OPNAV (Op-515), live in Fairfax, have a wonderful wife and 5 children (3 boys, 2 girls) and hope to see a better turnout at our monthly luncheons—honest—I will make it the first week in June."

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At the June luncheon, June Week festivities meant a break for our classmates at USNA, so we were pleased to have Ross, Greenwood, Bendell and Wilkins visit from Annapolis. Also present were D. J. Dunham, Flint, Maynard, Pausner, Heerwagen, Dunaway, Kiehl, Van Kleeck, Barnett, Kennedy, Kivlen, Diehl, Eagye and Goodspeed.

The replacement slate of the executive committee was moved and carried at this luncheon meeting. Dutch SCHULTZ replaces Rip VAN KLEECK as vice chairman; John MALLOY replaces Bill KIEHL as treasurer; Walt FLINT replaces Lee PALMERTON as member, and William DIEHL replaces Joe PAUSNER as corresponding secretary. Holdovers are Tom BIGLEY, chairman, and class secretary Larry STAPP (ex officio member.

Departing treasurer Bill Kiehl made his report short and simple. In effect, he told us that the class fund now has the grand total of $383.63.

As they say on TV: Would you believe we've lost the Form W for the July formation.? Frap: 15/3.

Bob FOLEY writes from SARATOGA at sea: "Not much news from the Med at the moment.

I'm the only one in SARATOGA; Wayne Smith is XO or maybe CO by now of VA-66 in AMERICA. Dave Emerson is CO of SEMMES, a DDE and doing his usual outstanding job. We had a lot of fun together in Thessaloniki, with a drink in hand and our feet up talking about all the classmates. I even gave him an unofficial inspection from one 'brownshoe' to one 'blackshoe.'

Hate to admit it but the SEMMES looks like the pride of CruDesLant, and serves great curry.

"Bob

Frosio is CO of VA-12

in

ROOSEVELT

with Bob HARRIS as XO (PCO) of VA-172 also in ROOSEVELT."

Bob didn't say so in his letter, but we have word that he took command of VA-106 on 24 June. Sorry we couldn't make the change of command ceremony. Also sorry you didn't send us a picture to brighten up these columns of dull text.

You recall Lee Bendell wrote us in the March issue that Carol McLernan, Joe (Red) McLernan's wife, had been injured in an auto accident near Pendleton while he was in Vietnam. At that time Carol indicated that she was on the road to recovery. It is our sad task to report that subsequently, Carol was killed in another automobile accident. On behalf of the class, Red, please accept our deepest regrets.

We also wish to express our condolence on behalf of the class to Jim LITTLE, whose father passed away this summer.

From Monterey, we received a nice card from Nancy Le Dew. She wrote that husband Tom set sail for Honolulu in a 34-foot trimaran which he built over a 2 !4 year period while an assistant professor of meteorology at the PG School. She reported that the trip should take from two to three weeks (.?), with a crew of four aboard.

And she added that Tom was due to report to Staff, CinCPacFlt in August.

Nancy, judging from your question mark, you wouldn't have doubts about Tom's ability as a superb seaman and navigator, would you.?

Well, dear readers, the story has a happy ending. We ran into Tom at NAF Washington and he reported that the crossing was superb, except for the chow. If we recall the details correctly, Tom cooked with one hand on the tiller, one on the sextant, a weather eye on the wind—and the nav might have been a little bit off because the peanut butter was spread on the chart instead of the bread. They reached Honolulu in 16 days. Could have made it in 12 except for light winds.

We'll recommend Tom for last place in next year's Ney Award competition if he would grace this column with a short narration of his trip. We're sure all of us would like to read about this unique voyage.

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At the monthly class luncheon, which we promised not to mention, held 3 Aug., which happened to be the first Wednesday of the month, the following mustered at Hogate's in Washington: D. J. Dunham, Springer, Ruble, Barnette, McKenzie, McGarrah, Monroe, Skinner, Dean French, Kivlen, Dutch Schultz, Farrell and Pausner.

Homecoming is 22 October this year.

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Sec'y, Maj. J. W. Hammond, Jr., USMC Editor & Publisher, Marine Corps Gazette Box 1775, M.C.S., Quantico, Va. 22134

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when two or three shall And old tales are retold. . . .

meet.

We were saddened during August by the loss of a classmate. E. H. WOOD (LCdr. USNR-R) was killed in an aircraft accident on 5 Aug. He had resigned from the Navy in May 1960 but retained his reserve status. He began two weeks active duty for training on 25 July, and was on a training flight from New Orleans to El Paso when the accident took place.

Woody was originally from Baton Rouge, La. but he and his family were living at 3230 Acacia St., Lemon Grove, Calif, at the time of his death. Interment was on 12 Aug. at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego. We all express our sympathy to Frances Louise and their four children.

The mail bag was full of information this month. I heard from a member of our old cutter crew, Ralph VAN DER NAILLEN. Nails is living at Hill Road, Brentwood, Tenn. He says that he and our new class president got together for a small chat at NAS Memphis. He also reports that his brother-in-law (also a cutter crewmate, they were strokes and I was ballast) Emmons WOOLWINE lives at 4521 Beacon Drive, Nashville, Tenn. Nails, while an erstwhile civilian, is XO of VR-792. His two weeks active duty usually has him flying C54s from Alameda to Barber's Point.

Alex WASILEWSKI's (Cdr. USN) lady. Dot, sent in their coming change of address. After a too brief tour of shore duty, on exchange with the USAF at Wright-Patterson AFB, Alex is off to Brunswick, Me. with VP-26.

C. D. Mcintosh, another erstwhile civilian who maintains his USNR activity, wrote a long and informative letter on activities in the Los Angeles area. Mac is the president of a very active alumni chapter in Los Angeles. He sent along a local directory, that shows '51 is well represented in the area. He describes a recent departee from the west coast as "a plumpening father of scads of kids"; and then continues by explaining that Sporty BANNERMAN (Major USAF) left in June for duty flying Caribous.

J. J. KANE lives in Redlands and is a high level scientist with Aerospace Corp. With a Ph.D. to his credit, there is probably a problem of proper tide. Should it be "Dr. Killer".?

Mac fills in on another USNR-R classmate.

Chuck GANGLOFF, a full time lawyer, is part time skipper of HALSEY POWELL a Fletcher-class component of the Selected Reserve ASW Program. Another lawyer in the L. A. area is Don OSBORNE. Paul SMITH (Major USAF) just checked in. Phil ARST lives in Santa Ana and works for Collins Radio. Mac says that Phil looks to be in fighting trim. John McGREW is a rising star with the Los Angeles school system.

He recendy handled a sticky situation (demonstration) at his school with the tact and finesse that would be expected of him. The local TV and news coverage devoted much space to "Dangerous Dan." Tony TORRUELLA is living in Santa Monica, only a short way from Mcintosh.

Mac hopes that a mention of Jack KENDRICK (Major USAF) in this column may jar him into an appearance at the next meeting of the local alumni chapter. The meetings are the third

Wednesday of each month at the club on the Naval Station at Long Beach. Mac says all visitors to the area are invited.

Continuing his very thorough rundown of local '51 personalities, Mac tells us that Joe Hillock (Major USAF) is assigned to the Titan III Program at HqSSD. A new arrival is John Ingram (LCdr. USN) just back from a tour in Korea. A fluent Korean language expert, John is holding down the billet of base security officer at Long Beach. The last classmate he lists is Tony FERNANDEZ, a lawyer with NAAs Autotechnics Division.

As for himself, he reports that C. D. Mcintosh is a vice-president with Scott, Rifkin, Rappaport, Inc. as the fourth man after Messers S, R and R—that must make him "Inc." The firm is an ad agency and Mac drives one of their client's products—a GT-350. It does 130 mph easily but the advertising fees hardly pay for the tickets.

The aforementioned directory lists a wealth of addresses: P. L. Arst, 18351 Rainer Dr., Santa Ana; Maj. D. V. Bannerman, USAF, 517 Concord, El Segundo; J. D. Brown, 140 E. 229th PI., Wilmington; G. H. Coffin III, 1092 E. Green St., Pasadena; LCdr. E. I. Currie, 7026 Charrick PI., Tujunga; C. A. Gangloff, 217 Termino Ave., Long Beach; R. E. Center, 16419 Andiron Dr., Whittier; Maj. J. P. Hillock, Jr., USAF, 21524 Delores Ave., Torrance; A. D. Jones, Jr., 5729 Larryan Dr., Woodland Hills; Maj. J. I. Kendrick, USAF, 5035 Fox Point Lane, Rolling Hills; W. R. Litde, 2965 St. Georgery Rd., Glendale; J. F. McGrew, 2422 Rim Rd., Duarte; C. D. Mcintosh, 623 Radcliffe Dr., Pacific Palisades; Maj. B. A. Ortolivo, USAF, 20328 Regina Ave., Torrance; Maj. J. L. Ramey, USAF, 19216 Dunbrook, Gardena; Maj. P. A. Smith, Jr., USAF, 5610 Via del Collado, Torrance; A. R. Torruella, 2308 Georgina Ave., Santa Monica; W. A. Weaver, 8854 Lubao Ave., Northridge; and O. W. Weber, 401 Marguarita, Santa Monica.

Although not covered in Mac's letter, I understand that Howie RUGGLES is also a denizen of the west coast. He's reportedly with Hughes Aircraft.

Bill ST. LAWRENCE returned from a trip to Europe and mentioned being aboard CASIMIR PULASKI. The skipper of the gold crew is Joe FITZPATRICK (Cdr. USN). Joe is figuring on manning the boat with his own crew, the Fitzpatricks are expecting their ninth. Other classmates enjoying European duty are: Frank CONLIN (Cdr. USN) aide to CinCSoudi; Beau DIETRICH (Cdr. USN) on SHAPE staff; and Frank GRANDFIELD (Cdr. USN) en route to the same staff. Dick ANDERTON (Maj USMC) is in Madrid, Dick's the assistant naval attache.

Al M A C I N N I S (Maj. USMC) has the same job in Copenhagen. Bob ROSECRANS (Maj. USMC) is regional security officer in Bonn.

Bill DANIELS (Maj. USMC) just arrived at HQMC from Paris. In an informal change of command ceremony, he relieved Pete WICKWIRE in the personnel department. It was very informal, Pete got up from behind the desk and Bill sat down. After years of fighting the war of paper, Pete is off to the Western Pacific to have a go at an enemy he can handle. Two other classmates are also headed for Marine Ground Forces WestPac. Warren KITTERMAN from HQMC, and Dick SMITH from instructorinspector duty in New Rochelle, N. Y. Tom STUART (Maj. USMC) returned in June. He commanded the 3d Reconnaissance Battalion in Vietnam.

For those who have had the patience to stick with me thus far, I'll give you the scoop on HOMECOMING. This is number fifteen for us and the committee at Annapolis hopes that it will be a big one. Mention had been made of trying to line up a block of motel accommodations. This proved unsuccessful, so reservations will have to be on an individual basis. The committee (Tom WARD, Bill HEIM, Dick INNAN, and Noah ANDERSON) has reserved SHIPMATE

the Elks Club again. The bar will be open there immediately after the game. A buffet dinner ($4.50 per person) is scheduled for 2000.

Wine with dinner is included, but the beforedinner, after-dinner, and instead-of-dinner drinks are purchased separately. This should eliminate much of the problems with service that we have experienced in previous years. Dancing will start at 2100 and continue. . . . The committee treasurer is Noah; all checks should be made out to Cdr. N . O. Anderson, Jr. USN, 20 Cascade Road, Arnold, Md. 21012.

Remember Homecoming is later this year: 21, 22, and 23 Oct.; it is our 15th and we want to make it a Big One; the tickets for the William and Mary game should be ordered separately; the NAAA will seat us all together.

I would like to hear from everyone who plans to go; and from those who can't make it as well. For the latter, I promise to deliver whatever message they wish to convey to class. In fact, I promise not to have a martini until I have passed along the well-wishes of everyone who cannot attend personally.

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Sec'y, Cdr. Augustus B. Cheatham, USN Superintendent's Office USNA, Annapolis. Md. 21402

HOMECOMING Homecoming is late this year, but will again coincide with the William and Mary Game, 22 Oct. The Alumni Association gala will be held Friday, 21 Oct., and the class of '52 is again privileged to have its party and headquarters at Alumni House after the ball game.

We had a good turnout last year, and with the summer transfers to the area, should have an even bigger crowd this year.

MAILBAG Jack POHLMAN writes from 211 South Main, Shamrock, Tex. He doesn't mention what he is doing, but seems to be enjoying the setded life with wife Marilyn and sons Curtis, eight, and Bryan, six. The welcome mat is out for classmates traveling Route 66.

Earl CHINN, CO of KRETCHMER, has seen more classmates than those of us here at the School, so I'll let him speak out for himself: "Once again we are off the coast of Vietnam participating in Market Time operations. I've seen several more of our classmates since my last letter so thought I would fill you in. Saw Tom Moody in Guam in February. Tom is no •longer an EDO, but is presendy in USS •TECUMSEH getting his submarine qualification.

Ken Laposer is XO in the GRANT, Blue or Gold, I don't know which, but had a nice visit with him when the GRANT was in Guam this past winter. (Winter in Guam, that's when it doesn't rain, the wind blows and the temperature drops down into the low 80's.) Bill Wyatt is also in Guam. Bill is planning officer at SRF, Guam, so I had a friendly shoulder to cry on periodically during our recent availability there. Saw J. J. and Jackie McPherson the week before we left Guam and they are proud parents once again (the fifth, I believe, but please excuse me Jackie and J. J. if I'm wrong). J. J. is still with the weather central at ComNavMarianas. I didn't see him but I had a chance to talk to Zug Zastrow on the phone when he came through Guam on his way to Sangley Point.

Zug is assigned to CFAW-8 staff and will be in Sangley until about August when he will be going back to the States. Demster Jackson, CO of the CHARLES BERRY, homeported in Pearl, was

also in Guam when he stopped by in February enroute to Japan.

"Saw Toby Dykers in Subic where his sub.

PERCH, is homeported. Spent a real pleasant evening with Toby and Carla at their quarters.

First time I've seen Toby since graduation and we had quite an evening trying to bring each other up to date on the whereabouts of all the A U G U S T - S E P T E M B E R ,

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other eager beavers. Recently saw Marc Arnheiter. Bill Carl, Scott Grey, Dick McGaughy, Bill Caudill, Jim Woolway, and Wayne Hughes.

Marc, I understand, is in San Diego now. Bill is on ComServGru THREE Staff and living in Sasebo, Scott Grey, with a VA squadron in the ENTERPRISE, gave me a short tour of his gigantic floating city. After touring ENTERPRISE, we went up to Cubi Point Club and tried to wear the bartender out, but it was a losing cause. Dick McGaughy, spot promoted to Cdr., is chief engineer in ENTERPRISE. Bill Caudill was XO in one of the LSD's out here but just left to take up the job of PhibPacRep in Okinawa.

Jim Woolway is XO in MASSEY, homeported in Newport, but presently deployed to WestPac. Wayne Hughes is XO of USS DYESS, also deployed out here from Newport. I'm sure this must be a first; at any rate this is Wayne's second time to be XO in the DYESS. He had the same job about three or four years ago just before he went to PG School. Wayne and I pulled several liberties together last month while we were in Kaohsiung and also had the opportunity to renew acquaintances with Capt. Coulter, CO, USS KLONDIKE, also Executive Dept. USNA '50-'52.

He didn't seem to be nearly as frightening as he was 14 years ago. I must be getting more brave, I'm sure I'm not getting any older."

With a letter like that, who needs to write a column.? We hope to see everyone who can make it to homecoming, 21-22 Oct. Done sheets will be out for reservations in September.

ing implementation of the Uniform Inventory Control Point Project. We are using the UNIV.-\C 490 Real Time Data Processing System and ours will be the largest known business application of such a system.

"Dolores and I have four children: Kathy, 12; David, 9; Karen, 8; and Mary, 3. We don't see many classmates here in central Pennsylvania.

However, my frequent trips to Washington bring me in contact with Ben Wadsworth and Scott Ebert, both assigned to NavSup. Ben will be headed for the War College in August; Scott has another year in D. C. Dolores and I just returned from three weeks in England (TAD for me, vacation for her). I was on an advisory mission to the Royal Navy since they are going to automate their logistics business on the UNlVAC computer, in a manner similar to our own system. The trip was outstanding—from both the professional and personal standpoints.

"If you have a classified section, I would appreciate info as to the whereabouts of Gene Gross and Tito Oritz—not heard from since graduation." If anyone can help Dave locate these two, his address is: U. S. Navy Fleet Material Support Office (961), Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055.

Corr. Sec'y, James B. Walker 12514 Chelton Lane Bowie, Md. 20715 I am sorry to report the death of LCdr. Bill DAVIS on 16 June in Balboa Naval Hospital.

Bill was one of our most popular classmates and will be gready missed by all. He had that rare ability of making a person feel better by just having come in contact with him. A donation to the American Cancer Society was made by the class in his memory. Morris Hackney donated a Memorial Chair to Bill in the name of the class. Nancy and the girls will be residing at 731 Coronado Ave, Coronado, Calif., starting in the fall. Nancy sent a very nice note thanking the class for the remembrance.

Frank ADORNEY writes: "Frank Scolpino visited us for two weeks and honored us with his quick wit and 'datsa nice' talk several days on end. He is quite happily habitated on Long Island giving sound service to Grumman.

He and Mary Anne are doing quite well but miss the ole 'Navy way of life.' Glen and Polly HATCH have received orders and will be joining ComNavAirLantStaff in early August.

"Other names in the area to mention a few: Lou and Wynn Skomsky, Jim and Louise Harris, Ned and Helen Snyder—Ned is currendy on an unaccompanied tour in Korea; Bill and Carol Lawler, Dave and Betty Fischer, Lou and Mary Sykes, Walt and Bev Wells and Pete Smith.

On a recent business trip to the west coast I saw Gene and Kay Christensen. Gene is with VP-31 at San Diego. Will add our home address, 2400 Heutte Drive, Norfolk, Va., as Eddie and I extend a welcome to any '53ers coming through the area. Lou Sykes is now the chairman for the '53 group in Norfolk, so anyone interested in the Christmas party please contact Lou or me." Many thanks to Frank for the letter and we look forward to hearing from the Norfolk Area again.

Al PLATT received his MBA degree at the 115th annual commencement at the University of Santa Clara, Calif., on 11 June.

Dave FROST writes from Mechanicsburg, Pa.: "Having spent a delightful year at the War College, 1964-1965, I am now assigned to the Fleet Material Support Office. I am Director, Systems Development Division, responsible for development of system design plus data process-

Photo by Oscar and Associates John S. Olson '53.

Chauncey E. Schmidt '53.

Chaunce SCHMIDT has been promoted from vice president to vice and general manager of the First National Bank of Chicago's London branch. Anne writes from London: "Chaunce has been in civilian life for quite a few years now, he resigned in 1957 and got his Master's in business administration at Harvard Business School in 1959. He then went to work for the First National Bank of Chicago. Last December we moved to London and our address is: 41 Kingston House North, Prince's Gates, London S.W. 7, England. We have three children, two daughters and a son, and we all love living in London. We hope that anyone in the area will look us up. The 'teapot' is always on."

From the Travelers Insurance Companies, Hartford, Conn, comes the following: "John S. Olson, Class of 1953, presendy Lt. USNR, will receive the highest honor conferred by the Travelers Irsurance Co. when that group holds its annual conference at the Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, Calif.

"Mr. Olson will receive a citation from the Travelers life, accident and health agency department at that time for 'outstanding achievements in the life insurance field during the past year.' During 1965 he was credited with more than two million dollars life insurance production, the fifth year in a row that he has surpassed the million-dollar mark.

"Mr. Olson will be admitted to the Travelers Honor Guard, a special group within the Order of the Tower, the company's honorary organization for top agents, at the annual Inner Circle qualifiers conference."

John now resides in Tallahassee, Fla. with his wife, the former Anne Dalton of Tallahassee, and their two sons, nine and seven, and by the time this appears there should be a new member of the familv.

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Frank MITCHELL writes from Annapolis: "I am presendy assigned here at USNA, as a Company Officer in the Sixth Battalion. A few weeks ago Bill Leftwich addressed the first class as a member of a Vietnam briefing team. Bill now wears the Navy Cross, plus a fist-full of Vietnamese decorations for his heroism over there, and after hearing his fine portion of the combined briefing, he made me proud to be a fellow Marine. Jack Cardwell, who now resides in Winnetka, 111., was through here recendy.

"There are a few classmates here that perhaps all are not aware of: Doug Snead (Naval Science); John Cockey (Engineering), and Chuck Merica, who is all wrapped up in the construction of our new science building. I had the pleasure of making an Exchange Weekend trip to West Point in February and our one lone representative up there is Frank Zimolzak.

Don Christensen is now stationed in DC, as is Herb Tiede. Also had a visit from Stan Jaksina not too long ago, and he is now working at Headquarters Marine Corps.

"I received a letter from E. J. Leavitt not too long ago and he is now both married and practicing law in San Diego, Calif. He would certainly be happy to welcome any classmates out there, so why don't you west coasters give him a call.?"

There is a monthly class luncheon held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Washington Navy Yard Officers' Club in Washington and all classmates in the area are invited to attend.

To make reservations notify Frank OSTRONIC at 338-8500, ext. 313, at least one week prior to the luncheon, if possible. Also classmates moving into the Washington Area are asked lo please send their address and phone number to Frank at UNIVAC, Defense Systems Div., 2121 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C. Ginny and I had the pleasure of having dinner with Clayton and Betty Jo MAYS in June while on a visit to Georgia. Clayton had orders to Monterey for school and they were visiting relatives en route to California.

One of the first letters received upon taking over the column was from Merlin RITZ in Monterey and he writes: "After 12 years of sailing the broad Pacific in various destroyers and submarines, I received orders to the Postgraduate School in Monterey last summer. I am enrolled in the naval engineering curriculum in the electrical engineering specialty. After nearly a year, I wholeheartedly agree with my wife Midge and our two youngsters, Steven ( I I ) and Lisa (9), that there really is something to be said for shore duty.

"Harry and Chris Bergbauer invited the '53 group here to their attractive beach home for sherry and curry and an evening of nostalgic recollections of our sojourn on the Severn.

Those present were: Roger and Gloria Booth, Dike and Amy Boyle, John and Mary Bradbury, Holly and Joan Brooks, Leo and Dudie Cuccias, Darrell and Sally Dempster, Glen and Polly Hatch, Tony and Christine Nevarez, Jim and Ginny Poland, Frank and Jean Rudolph, Bob and Mary Struven and Stan and Cora Waid.

Also here at the P. G. School but unable to join us for that particular evening are Bill and Betts Purdhum and Earl Griggs and his wife."

HOMECOMING PLANS A '53 cocktail party will be held immediately following the football game at the Four Seasons Club House in Crofton. There will be a cash bar and "heavy" hors d'oeuvres available. The price is $2.50 per person. Please send me your reservation in advance, if possible. Crofton is located on Md. 3 four miles north of U. S. Route 50 and U. S. 301. From Annapolis: west on U. S. Route 50-301 to Md. 3, north on Md. 3 four miles to Crofton.

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"7. C. N. D. SMITH is flying at Hunter AFB and Joseph MUDD, now with eight kids (unconfirmed record for '54), is at Wurtsmith AFB, Mich.

"8. LCdr. Falvie ANDERSON, a confirmed blackshoe, is running a boat pool at the Amphibious Base, Coronado. This is confirmed by George's CPO at Yuma.

"9. As you may know, Charlie SCHOONOVER Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Thomas J. Lawson was lost at sea in the Far East recendy. Chuck 3140 Anchorage Dr., RFD 3 was a close friend of all the First Company memAnnapolis, Md. 21403 bers of the class of '54. A token of appreciation dedicated to the memory of our fine friend The warm weather seems to bring out more and outstanding naval aviator is warranted. The than the flowers and trees; it also causes news dedication of a seat in the Navy/Marine and letters to sprout. The first letter received Memorial Stadium would be a small but apsince the last column (in fact it only missed propriate token of our appreciation for Chuck. the last issue by a couple of days) is from Fred We would appreciate hearing from his friends KNOPS. "With moving time just around the and classmates on this matter." corner I thought I would drop you a note to inform you of the forthcoming changes of the For anyone who wishes to contact George Knops. My two year tour at the Rensselaer on the last item of his letter, his address is, Polytechnic Institute will come to an end with Maj. G. F. Ebbitt, HMH-463, MCAF Santa Ana, graduation on 10 June. I received notification Calif. The next letter that came in is from that we are heading for Bitburg, Germany. After Mrs. Robert G. Tolg, Sr. to keep us all posted two years of studying we are looking forward on the latest news of her son Bob TOLG: to being part of the Air Force again.

"Sorry indeed I do not know as of this writing "When I leave, I leave behind Jack Anderson who is secretary of the class 1954. In any case as the only representative of '54 at RPI. He is Hi! here on an ROTC assignment, his position being "Long time since I have written any news.

Commandant of Cadets.

I know full well Robert or Barbara will not "With the publication of the USAF major's have time to write, so please publish the news list the joy was so great as to having finally of their son, Robert George Tolg III born 1 reached that plateau that we had a littie party.

June. 8 lbs. 11 ozs. Big boy! Now they have Best regards to the class." three; Anne Maureen is 4}4, Mary Elizabeth is 2Vi, and Robert George is VA months.

Thank you for the letter, Fred; sorry the "Robert is awaiting his new orders (about picture is not in, but I need a glossy print, August sometime) and hopes it will be San Diego not a negative. I'll try to have one made up again. They are now in New London and as for a future issue. Also, I have a message Barbara is a California girl, she is most anxious for Jack. The lifeguard at our community to get back home. Their present address is 395 swimming pool this summer is one of your Gumguwamp Rd., Groton, Conn. cadets. Jay Schuman. If he is a typical example "Only other news I have is that the PROof the cadets in your outfit, you indeed have CHASKAs have another addition, a baby girl." a fine group of men. The next letter received Thank you Mrs. Tolg, our whole class apis a joint one from George EBBITT and L. A. preciates your taking the time and interest to KING. keep us informed about one of our classmates; " 1 . The following information is submitted for and a guy named Tom is especially happy (exinclusion in Shipmate magazine. cept while doing the typing) when he has the "2. After seven years of separation, roomnews so he can keep '54 in Shipmate. The next mates Maj. George Ebbitt, USMC, and Maj. L. A. item that came in confirmed the Air Force rumor.

King, USAF, finally got together again. The From the news office, Holy Cross Fathers comes reunion was held at George's home at MCAS, the following announcement: El Toro, in Santa Ana, Calif. George left Yuma "Notre Dame, Ind., June 1: Thomas J. Hooley, in April, is presendy XO of HMH-463, and is C.S.C, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Hooley, preparing to depart for the Sikorsky plant to 116 N. Harriet St., Stillwater, Minn., will be train in to the new heavy chopper, CH-53. L. A. ordained to the priesthood in the Congregation was en route from Vandenberg AFB to the of Holy Cross, Saturday, June 18, in St. Michael's Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Church, Stillwater, by the Most Rev. James P. Leavenworth, Kan. George and Marty (exShannon, D.D., president of St. Thomas College, Marine) now have four kids and a dog (all St. Paul, Minn, and auxiliary bishop of St. Paul.

Marines). L. A. and Ona and his two kids and one dog were amazed by the Marine Corps regimentation in George's household. (After all, what do you expect when both parents are Marines.?) L. A.'s dog (Air Force silver poodle) was accused by George of being too 'pretty' to be a boy dog. George's dog is three fourths dachshund and one fourth pekinese.

The Rev. Thomas J. " 3 . L. A. reports that USNA is taking over Hooley '54.

SAC. L. A. was at Malmstrom AFB, Montana Photo by Ackad from '62-64.

SAC's first 'Ace-in-the-HoIe' (Minuteman 1 ICBM) was almost fifty percent manned by Naval Academy gratis.

"4. George reports Steve EISENHOWER has departed from 3rd Wing for a Far East ground tour and Dick ALGER has left for FMFPac Ground, too. Returning from Vietnam are Phil "He will be principal celebrant in the conFRIEDRICKS, Dick DEAN, Ed TIPSHUS, and celebrated Mass in St. Michael's Church on SunGeorge ERTMYER. day, June 19, at 10:30 a.m. Other concelebrants will include the pastor. Rev. Francis Miller, the " 5 . We heard a rumor that Tom HOOLEY, assistant provincial of the Holy Cross Fathers, 1st Company, is a Catholic priest now. This Rev. William Craddick, C.S.C, and the pastor is an unconfirmed Air Force rumorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;please conof the parish in Fajard, Puerto Rico, Rev. Daniel firm.

J. Donovan, C.S.R. The latter, a long time "6. Richard SPENCER is en route from Malmfriend of Father Hooley's, will also give the strom AFB to Air Command and Staff, Maxwell homily.

AFB.

Homecoming Weekend please let me know and we'll find something.

The news received for this issue was outstanding and let's keep the letters coming. I would like to hear from someone in New London, Pearl Harbor, Charleston, San Diego, Key West and anywhere else that '53 hangs its hat.

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"Father Hooley was born in Stillwater, March 2, 1930, and went to public grade and high schools there. H e studied at the University of Minnesota 1948-49, the University of Madrid in Spain 1949-50 and the United States Naval Academy, 1950-54, receiving a B.S. in Engineering there in the latter year. After graduation from the Naval Academy, Father Hooley attended U. S. Military Justice School and served two years as Deck, Gunnery and Legal Officer on the USS RANKIN, a combat cargo ship.

During this period the RANKIN was involved in several amphibious operations in the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas and received the Battle Efficiency Award. In 1957 he attended the U. S. Naval Weapons School and was head of the Deck and Gunnery Department of the USS STRONG, a destroyer. During this period the STRONG served two tours of duty with the U. S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean sea and was involved extensively in anti-submarine warfare.

"Following his discharge from the Navy, Father Hooley entered the Holy Cross Fathers Seminary at Notre Dame in 1959. He spent the scholastic year 1960-61 in Sacred Heart Novitiate, Jordan, Minn., where he pronounced his first religious vows of poverty, charity and obedience, August 16, 1961. He then returned to the seminary at Notre Dame for a further year of graduate studies. From 1962 until this spring he has been studying theology at the Foreign Mission Seminary and Holy Cross College, Washington, D . C. "Following a vacation this summer, Father Hooley will be assigned to one of the other works of the Holy Cross Fathers: teaching, parish work, preaching missions and retreats, home missions, chaplaincies, writing, editing and publishing, or to graduate study in preparation for such works.

"The ordination will be the first in St. Michael's Church since the establishment of the parish in the 1860's and will be Bishop Shannon's first."

The class all wishes the very best to Tom as he starts on his new career. I also want to thank Dick Prescott '50 for taking the time to forward this news to us. The next item came in just a short time ago. It is a letter from Dick HOLLENBACK with the latest news from the Newport area: "With graduation 15 June, here is a rundown on '54 War College contingent. Remaining in Newport—Rose and Dale Smith, Dale is on the War College staff; Fran and Phil Donovan and Phil is future XO of N. K. PERRY. Betsey and Bill Hunter and Bill will relieve Wayne Hughes '52 as XO DYESS. Moving south to Norfolk are Pat and Basil Gray with Bas as XO RICH. Mary and Bill Crawford—Bill will be XO of LAWRENCE, Anne and Robbie Robertson with Robbie XO of BARNEY,

and

Dick

Hollenback

to

DANIELS

as

ops officer. Bev and Pat Patrick are USN.A. bound and Pat expects to teach in Science Dept.

Fred and Priscilla Kinley and Donna and Al Smith will be in DC and Fred and Al will be in OpNav. Lydia and Phil Bayne will be in Bainbridge and Phil to be CO of NucPwRsch.

Diane and Bill Peery to a VA squadron in Oceana. Next moving west and really west are Curt and Marilyn Sorenson to West Point where Curt will teach history. Nadine and Terry Sutheriand (War College artist in-residence) to Long Beach with Terry XO CUNNINGHAM. Moving to San Diego are Gretchen and Dick Kelly, Dick XO DUNCAN, Carolyn and George Billerbeck with George XO HULL. Helen and Fred Hull go to aloha land with Fred on CinCPacFlt Staff."

Thanks for the news Dick. I won't mention any names, but my four year roommate's name was on that list, and I want to thank him and Fran for keeping us posted on the news from the Donovan household. One more letter has arrived, even as I have been typing up the column. It is from Bill BOIKO's other half, June: AU G U S T - S EP T E M B E

R,

1 9 6 6

"Just a note to tell all interested that our family has increased. Our lovely daughter made her debut on 11 May, 6 lbs. 11 oz. and we have named her Magda Rosanne. A baby is a baby and is as cute as can be but, after five boys, she was a most welcomed addition, and the boys have made her queen.

"Bill will be here 'til June, then it's anyone's guess, hitting the books as ever. Hope to make the Navy-Air Force game, and get to see the Conradys again.

"The Hawthornes should be at Eglin AFB by now. Gene will be back to a flying job. They have been in the D. C. area for awhile. This is it for now, my duty calls."

"Mrs. Maryland 1966" and family.

The last item I have for this month is a picture of Ray and Joan BECK and family. I thought you would all like to see what our Mrs. Maryland, and Mrs. America finalist, looks like.

Keep writing.

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Sec'y, LCdr. S. W. Resztar, USN Weapons Dept., USNA Annapolis, Md. 21402

From Bill SYMPSON, now XO of USS RICHARD E . BYRD, at Key West: going through PXO school with him were George DAVIS, with orders to USS BARRY and Scot McCAULEY with orders to USS JOHN KING. Scot has recendy received a Doctorate in economics from the University of Nebraska and George had just completed a tour on the staff of a nuclear plant in New York. Presendy stationed in Key West are Chuck GREGO, Herb BIEGEL, Frank FARINO, Chariie ZADD and Fred PETERSON. Fred is attached to TeEvDet, Chuck is head of the Pro Sub Group at the sonar school, Frank is XO of USS PicuDA, Chariie is XO of USS

Carl J. Strang '55.

Carl J. STRANG is now vice president of the American National Bank in Winter Haven, Fla. Besides serving in his present capacity, Carl will also continue as director of several citrus growing corporations as well as remaining active in community affairs. He is the campaign chairman of the 1967 United Givers Fund as well as director and treasurer of the fund; director of both the American National Banks, the Winter Haven Concert Assoc, the Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven; Cubmaster of Pack 555 Boy Scouts of America; a member of the trustees of the Winter Haven Hospital, the executive board of the Florida Citrus Showcase, the board of governors of the Lake Region Yacht and Country Club, Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, Inwood School P.T.A., Lake Region Sportsmen's Club, Riomar Country Club of Vero Beach and the Florida Canners Assoc. Carl and Mary reside with their children Carl 3rd, John, Sam and Eve at 1407 N. Lake Howard Dr., Winter Haven.

RINGS Jim GREENE has sent a letter concerning replacement of class rings. The following excerpt is the reply from Josten's, Owatoma, Minn: "I am happy to advise that the dies are still available for the manufacture of this particular Navy ring ('55). This ring is available in a 14K yellow gold quality at a price of $48.16 with the following stone choices available: garnet, ruby, amethyst spinel, peridot, aquamarine, topaz, fire blue spinel, white spinel, tourmaline, shamrock spinel, alexandrite, blue zircon.

"If you desire to order please include the correct ring size. I also ask that you enclose our customary $10 deposit and we will carry the balance of the purchase on a COD charge. If you so desire, you may include your personal check or money order for the full amount. Delivery and processing time will take approximately six to eight weeks upon receipt of your order."

Sec'y, LCdr. G. S. Connolly, Jr., (SC) USN P. O. Box 1926 Annapolis, Md. 21401 ACROSS T H E STATES Bob and Bunny SCHMIDT write from Norfolk that things have been busy the first months of '66.

Carrie joined the family 15 Jan.; they now belong to the "one of each" club. Bob became XO of

the

USS CUTLASS in

February,

and

is

presendy with it at the shipyard in Philadelphia.

See Chuch GARRISON often as the TRUTTA is CHOPPER and Herb is CO of USS BARRACUDA. also in the yard. Hal and Barbara ELLIS arrived in town in June, and Hal took over as XO Loren R. ALFRED writes that he is now flying of USS ARGONAUT in July. We expect to be here F-102s with the 326 F.I.S. at Richards-Gebaur another year—maybe longer, so anyone in the AFB. Prior to reporting to the 326 F.I.S., he had alert duty for eight months at NAS, Key area give us a call. The address is 5416 Susquehanna Drive, Virginia Beach.

West and had flown 64 combat sorties in Vietnam during April-Aug. '65. Loren's address is News has it that Jim BUDDLE became as5625A NcUis Drive, Richards-Gcbaur, AFB, Mo. sistant controller with Corning Glass Inter64301. national in June. Prior to this appointment, he was an associate of McKinsey & Co., international Phil HARMON has accepted a position as management consulting firm, for three years. planning engineer with the General Products Jim left the Air Force in 1960, received his Department of Texas Instrument. Phil extends M. S. degree from the Carnegie Institute of an invitation to all classmates who may be in Technology, then went with Trane Co. as a sales Dallas for the SMU game on 24 Sept. engineer before going with Boeing Co. as a conKent DRUMMOND has joined Mitre Corporatract negotiator. tion's technical staff in Bedford, Mass. Prior to Bob KELLER writes: "I am moving back to joining Mitre, he was senior engineer at Booz Connecticut from Puerto Rico after two years.

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I have been working for Combustion Engineering as senior reactor operator at the Bonus Reactor Plant during the test program. I will be working on the commercial power reactor program for CE. We have two girls, ages 4 and 6. Kitty and I would be glad to see any classmates in the Hartford area. Our address: 9 Surrey Lane, Glastonbury, Conn."

HAWAII Chip HONSINGER writes that the Hawaiian group of the class of '56 holds monthly luncheons in the Peari Harbor area. Paul BRADTMILLER serves as the central contact point, and classmates take turns hosting the luncheons. It would be appreciated if news of new arrivals to Hawaii would be passed to LCdr. Paul H .

Bradtmiller, (CEC) USN, Public Works Center, Peari Harbor, phone 430-44152. The 11 classmates at the July meeting generated the following news. Last January Al ANDRADE moved from USS CUSK to Fleet Submarine Training Facility at Pearl Harbor where he heads the Computer Maintenance Group. Glen BALL works for Dole Co. (pineapples, etc.). Duane BEVING is currendy finishing his job as ship superintendent for the 18 month overhaul of USS HALIBUT, after which in August he will relieve Otto Zipf '55 as SUBSAFE Coordinator, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (until summer '67).

Doc BLANCHARD has recently moved from

His citation reads, in part: "As an advisor to the Vietnamese Navy River and Sea Forces, Lieutenant Commander Elpers participated in two night patrols, for anti-sea-infiltration patrols and 17 naval gun fire support missions. During all of these patrols, LCdr. Elpers was subject to hostile fire. As Counterinsurgency Plans Officer, he planned for personnel, bases, support facilities, communications and operations. Additionally, LCdr. Elpers wrote the operations order covering all facets of the River Patrol Force in an outstanding manner. His exceptional initiative, professional ability and courage under fire have been commended by all who served with him, both Vietnamese and American alike."

USS TUNNY to XO USS WAHOO. Jack BOSSERT

is on the staffs of ComSubRon ONE and FIFTEEN, where he will remain until at least December. Paul BRADTMILLER is die planning officer at Public Works Center, Pearl Harbor.

Dave CHARTRAND has returned to Boeing Co. (aircraft) in Seatde and lives in Bellevue, Wash. Ed COVEY has orders to Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk. Dave MINTON will relieve Ed as engineer of the FBM Training Dept. of Fleet Submaine Training Facility. Rudy DAUS recendy became CO USS MCMORRIS. Al (Moose) EAGYE is on the staff. Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet. Ken GODSTREY is the only USAF classmate known by the group to be in the area. He is stationed at HqPacAF (DUCS), Hickam AFB (until July 1969).

Chip HONSINGER is assistant planning and estimating superintendent (submarines) at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (until summer '67).

Ben Jack KINNEY is aide to Adm. Johnson, CinCPacFlt (until summer '67). The Kinneys are expecting # 4 child in August. Ben Jack saw Fred HOERNER recendy in USS INTREPID in Yokosuka. John MACAN is repair officer in USS FRONTIER, which returned to San Diego in July. Ed MORTIMER is also on the staff of CinCPacFlt. In June Jim NEWCOMB became the fourth classmate at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, where he is a submarine ship superintendent.

Jake OAKS leaves in August for Naval Supply Systems Command in Washington, D. C. Doug OHMEN relieved in April as XO USS SARGO. Jay RANSOM is Operations Officer in USS HALIBUT. Will RICH has recendy left USS SwoRDFisH

for

XO

USS

STONEWALL

JACKSON

(Blue). Chariie ROBERTS became XO USS TANG in July. The Roberts' 3rd child, a boy, arrived 26 May. Dean SACKETT recendy left USS PLUNGER. Walt SCHNEIDER leaves soon for duty with CNO in Washington, D. C. Ed SECHREST left in July for the War College in Newport, R. I. Dave SHELSO is engineer in USS CARBONERO. Frank SMITH is going to attend Harvard Business School. Dave SWANSON is Design Superintendent at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. The Swansons' first child, a girl, arrived 14 March. Joe TALBERT is XO USS STERLET. Chip and family reside at 938 Stowell Circle, Honolulu.

In Long Beach on 17 June, Bill ELPERS was awarded the Bronze Star medal with Combat "V" for meritorious service in Vietnam, from 25 Feb. 1965 to 22 Feb. 1966. The medal was presented at the Naval Station, Long Beach by RAdm. D. G. Irvine, USN, ComCruDesFlot 3.

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LCdr. W . W . Elpers '56 congratulated by RAdm. D. G. Irvine ' 3 4 , ComCruDesFlot 3, on receiving the Bronze Star.

Bill is presendy XO USS SAMUEL N . MOORE

based at Long Beach. It is understood that he is still a member of that small group of classmates known as bachelors.

SUBIC BAY "Doc" Blanchard informs us that there was quite a gathering of '56ers at the Subic O-Club one night. Present were Ted Fisher and John Sterling, both COs of LSTs. Ted Shultz, operations officer for ComDesRon 15 and Dick Tarbuck, operations officer in USS DALE were there also. George Wilkins, flying off the USS CONSTELLATION, stopped by to say hello, and, of course, Tom Langley hoisted a few with us. Tom and wife Sheila had me to dinner while at Subic. He is XO of USS PERCH.

Doc, who is XO WAHOO, indicates "a group met at Pearl a while back including Ken Godstrey, Ben Jack Kinney, Chip Honsinger, Jake Oaks, Joe Talbert, Doug Ohmen, Dave Shelso (with broken foot), Dave Chartrand, Ed Mortimer, Charlie Roberts, Ed Covey, Jay Ransom, Dean Sackett, Paul Bradtmiller, and his apologies for forgetting anyone, if there were more."

"Squirt" CRONE is at Pt. Mugu. He underwent jet transitional training last year, converting from helos. While in Yoko ran into Bob KEMPER—he is flying off die USS RANGER. Doc also said that he and Carol, who have two fine lads, added one lassie to the family. She was born 30 Oct. 1965 at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, and was christened Elizabeth Lee.

all the particulars will reach you shortly. If you should fail to receive one, read Navy Times during September—we'll be advertising.

The alumni cocktail party in Dahlgren Hall will be held on Friday, 21 Oct., followed by dinner in the mess hall. Reservations for the Samrday night class dinner party should be sent to the Alumni House in Annapolis. When you return the flyer, give us your current address— we need your help in this department. Reserve 21-23 Oct. on your calendar. We'll see you at Homecoming!

The transfer season is in high gear, and the rash of address changes makes it rough to keep track of people. I'm making a special plea for all those in the Washington-Annapolis area to drop a change of address card to your east coast secretary if you're arriving in or departing from the area. Homecoming is fast approaching, and we want to have as accurate a muster as possible.

Dick McCRACKEN writes: "It has been a while since I wrote anything for the class column in Shipmate, so I'll pass along some late information. I am presendy starting what looks to be both an interesting and enjoyable tour of shore duty in London, England. I am attached to the Office of Naval Research, Branch Office, here. My field of work generally covers missiles, both U.S. and European. I will be traveling through Europe during the tour looking for cooperative R&D projects in this area. For any wandering classmate, my office address is 429 Oxford Street, London, W. 1. Otherwise it is Box # 3 9 , FPO, New York 09510. The family now includes T. R. plus two sons, age 3 and 1.

"I reported from a tour as weapons officer in USS TOWERS in San Diego, being relieved

by Walt Reister '58."

Connie MORENCY, who is presendy working for New York Telephone and lists his address as 6 Noel Court, Huntington, N . Y., has compiled a most informative rundown on some of our classmates. A few of them follow: Tom Luke—"The Lukes are now six, plus considerable augmentation which consists of one large brown dog, one grey cat, one bird, and occasional goldfish. The kids are three girls and a boy ages 5, 4, 3, and 2. My wife Nancy is a San Antonio, Texas girl (actually an Air Force waif). Following pre-flight at Pensacola, I went to jet training at Chase Field, Texas. From there to a squadron in San Diego on my way to 3 years in WestPac (squadron based on Okinawa). I flew the FJ-4 all over the Pacific on various odd-ball jobs. In June 1962 I reported to the Navy Postgraduate School at Monterey.

I took the weapons systems curricula and finished with a Master's in physics. Next to my present duty station at the Naval Missile Center, Pt. Mugu, Calif. My current billet is research officer for advanced weapons. We play with lasers and other Buck Rogers stuff; very interesting, but not much time for flying. Pat Henry, Bruce Gobi, and Chuck McGrail are also here and John Disher just left."

Bill Peerenboom—"I am now XO of HAMNER —as of mid-February—I finished up my oceanography PG tour at U. of Washington in late December, got married in early January to the former Miss Elizabeth Holland of Bellevue, HOMECOMING Wash., and come down to HAMNER via a couple of Plans are moving along for the biggest '56 schools. It's great to be back among the forces Homecoming yet. Remember the date, 22 Oct.; afloat! But I must admit the complexity of the place, Len's Oak Grove on Maryland Rt. 2 the job keeps me hopping a great deal of the on South River. By the time you read this, a time. Ran into Bill Dunham over at ASW school flyer should be out giving more of the details.

—he's (by now) XO of BUCHANAN. Also ran See you there. Keep the letters coming. into Vic Vieweg—he's a doctor now, stationed at Balboa Hospital here in San Diego. Bob Neerin EAST COAST is due back in SD any day now from WestPac. Sec'y, LCdP. Richard L. Madouse, USN Gil McClure—"The ship left Hawaii yester31 S. Park Drive, Arlington, Va. WEST COAST day and we are finally homeward bound for Sec'y, Lt. Thomas E. Dyer, USN Long Beach, to arrive on Dec. 17. My job Box 2700, USNPGS, Monterey Calif. for the last two years has been chief engineer aboard the OKANOGAN. The deployment started Homecoming is fast approaching, and it should out normally enough—hauling Marines and equipbe another big weekend for '57. Flyers giving

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ment to Vietnam, but we were stationed for three months in Da Nang Harbor as a floating hotel for the cargo handling battalions and NSA Da Nang. Those were probably my most trying three months in the Navy. While deployed I ran into quite a few of our classmates. Bob Phillips is with NSA Da Nang. Jack Scheible was chief engineer in the WASHBURN. Marty Kiefer is C T F 73 representative in Subic. I must have run into two or three more during this eight month deployment, but right now I can't remember. I recently received a letter from Art Llewellyn. He and Rosalie have a family of five now and are residing at 5119 Murray Hill Drive, Tampa, Fla. In June of 1964 I married the former Penny Spencer, of Indianapolis. Penny is a wonderful wife whom I've sorely missed during the past eight months.

We are moving to San Diego in January for a tour of duty with the NavComSta there. We are eagerly awaiting this move. Two of our classmates—Steve Paul and Mac McCullough—were and still may be stationed there."

Sec'y, Lt. Gene Thomas McKenzie, USN Dean of Admissions Office USNA, Annapolis, Md. 21402 HOMECOMING Homecoming will coincide again with the William and Mary football game on 22 Oct. The Alumni Association reception will be on Friday evening the 21st with the class party on Saturday evening after the game. Jim McNULLA and Lou FISLER of the Annapolis Chapter are handling all the arrangements. Reservations and area maps are available by writing to Jim, c / o Engineering Department, Naval Academy, or Lou, c/o Naval Science Department, Naval Academy. A general mail-out will not be made this year.

Briefly, the class party starts at 1930 and will be held at Paul's Restaurant, Riva, Md. Reservations are desired for planning purposes. Lou FISLER has volunteered to be class housing officer for Homecoming. He promises nothing but will try if you are in need of lodging.

We are hoping for the biggest and best Homecoming and class party to date.

ANNAPOLIS John FOX visited the Naval Academy in July to participate in the Naval Academy Blue and Gold Program. John brought his wife Pat and three children with him for the two weeks and had a wonderful time. John works for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and lives in Cherry Hill, N . J. Other classmates in the Philadelphia area are Joe FENICK and Roger NUTTING, both attached to the shipyard. Leo WRIGHT is engineer officer of the submarine GUARDFISH being built by Camden's New York Shipbuilding Corp.

Four classmates have arrived this summer to join the faculty. Jack and Carolyn DITTRICK join the Naval Science Department, Reid and Carole OLSON the Executive Department, Brad and Pat WELLS along with John and Ann WILLMARTH join the Engineering Department.

Tony ANTHONY paid Annapolis a visit two weeks ago. Tony was last seen in McDonough Hall going over old times.

Also back in the area were Eari and Lois FARNEY. Eari is presendy with SAC at Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, Mont.

FROM THE MAIL BAG George MEINIG writes from the USS CLARION RIVER:

"Well knowing what George Skezas is going through at this time in wrapping up his work at Monterey, I thought I would write direcdy to you and bring you up to date on my activities.

"Following graduation from Monterey last year I reported as PCO of USS CLARION RIVER

at Hunter's Point, San Francisco, in June to start AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

1966

the reactivation grind. By 18 Sept. she was recommissioned, and by early October, upon completion of the one-and-a-half-million dollar overhaul, we sailed south to load out ammunition at Seal Beach and take up temporary residence at San Diego while undergoing shakedown training and shore bombardment practice. This extended to early February, when we were finally ready for the big step across the pond to our new home port of Yokosuka, Japan. As I write this we are 800 miles from Subic Bay and in the process of dodging Typhoon Irma.

"On the personal side, my wife Janet and our three-year-old Maria, are setded in Nagai Heights Housing Area—about eight miles from Yokosuka.

Any '58ers in the area will always find the welcome mat out, so be sure to give us a call at extension 4198.

"For other news, John Rohrbough will be relieved as CO, USS WOODPECKER on 27 June.

He and Sylvia will visit with us in Yoko en route his new duty station at USNA as meteorology instructor."

JoAnne VARGO writes: "Hank relieved as CO of USS STALWART on 17 June in San Juan.

The ship will return to its homeport, Charleston on 6 Sept.

"After 21 July our new address will be 2 Cote Bass Road, U. S. Naval Weapons Station; Charleston, S. C. We are expecting a family addition in October—so are hoping for a litde sister for our four sons.

"P.S. That famous 17th Company bachelor Ron Fisher was married 18 June in North Braddock, Pa." The following is a press release from Princeton University: "Two hundred and sixty-one graduate students, drawn from 125 colleges and universities in this country and overseas, have been awarded advanced degrees by the Board of Trustees of Princeton University on the recommendations of the faculty, it was reported by Dr. J. Douglas Brown, Dean of the Faculty and Provost of the University.

"The recipients of advanced degrees, who earned their degrees in 32 different departments and programs of study, include representatives of 34 states, the District of Columbia and 17 foreign countries. The roster by states was topped

by New York with 47, New Jersey 26, Pennsylvania 23, California 16, Ohio 12, and Illinois 10.

"Among the degree-winners are: Maurice Harlow Manahan, 305 So. Warren Ave., Master of Science in Engineering in Aerospace and Mechanical Sciences; and Martin Lientz McCullough, 1042 Spruance Road, Master of Science in Engineering in Aerospace and Mechanical Sciences."

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EAST COAST Sec'y, Lt. John M. Machesky, (SC) USN U. S. Naval Station Annapolis, Md. 21402 WEST COAST Sec'y, Lt. David D. Sullivan, USN Box 2092 USNPG School Monterey, Calif.

COMPANY IN THE SPOTLIGHT This month we are featuring the 13th Company in the Spodight. The boppin' Thirteenth graduated 36 in the class of 1959. Of these the civilian corps now has the biggest membership with nine, Line has eight. Navy Air six, Marine Corps four. Air Force three. Supply and Submarines two each, and CEC has one. One member from the company has been lost.

Guy PARSONS was lost at sea with USS THRESHER, one of the first members of our class to be lost and the only one from the Thirteenth. Dave BOTTORF was the only one from the 13 th to enter the CEC and is presendy in Peari Harbor. Rudy HAMLIN is pushing supply paperwork in Washington, while

not enjoying life as a bachelor in D. C. Our other supply type Don THOMPSON is back at Supply School in Georgia. Of the four Marines, two are airdales and presendy at PG school in Monterey, Jack NAVIANX and Don MESSERSCHMIDT. The other two. Jack PHILLIPS is enjoying recruiting duty in Kansas City and Bill DE lULIIS is in Vietnam looking forward to getting back stateside. From the Air Force we have Frank NAVRATIL at the University of Michigan working on a skinny master's. Don SMITH is flying B-47's out of Pease AFB in New Hampshire and Dave GREENE was last heard from at Wright-Patterson AFB. Dave DONOVAN and Tom BOND are both on SSBN's,

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Dick MARTIN, Vern BLOCH, and Dave ROGERS are all together in the Monterey area attending PG school. They are also all aviators sportings wings of gold. Other aviators include Dick PAGNILLO in the Naval Science Department of USNA, and Dick BALDWIN with VP-30, Det. A, at Jacksonville, Fla. Dave TROYER completes the list of "brown shoes" from the 13th. He is none other than the 13th Company Officer at the Naval Academy, carrying on where Danny and the Bopper let off.

The "blackshoes" list includes Buzz Hoover, George Elliott and Jerry Loveless, all hitting the books at Monterey working on Master's degrees.

Frank Donovan is in USS SALISH, at Adantic Beach, Fla. Gary Barnum was last heard on the staff of ComCruDesFlot Four at Norfolk. Jim Tidd is with the staff of ComASWForPac at Pearl Harbor. Jack Chidsey has just returned from Vietnam and is presendy assigned to OpNav. Pat Nelis is at the Communications Station at Honolulu.

That accounts for all of those still in the service. As pointed out earlier, one-third of the company are now civilians. I saw Mike Asher last fall and he is presendy in med school in Ohio. Don Wallace is presendy in Lemon Grove, Calif, after returning from a tour with UDT team in Vietnam. Al Shinn is working on his Ph.D. in international relations at the University of North Carolina. Class records indicate the residence of the remaining civilians as: Tom McReynolds, Menlo, Calif.; Bill Whitdesey, Fairfield, Conn.; John Bogle, Northboro, Mass.; Larry Franklin, Louisville, Ky.; Frank Hurley, Wakefield, Mass.; and George Yerkes, Buckingham, Pa. To the best of my knowledge the majority of the addresses listed in the class directory are good. If anyone has not returned the information questionnaire, please do so and include any changes you may know about for the other members of the Company. You can address any correspondence to the 13th Co. Officer here at USNA and I will insure it gets in the new directory.

Looking forward to seeing you all at Homecoming 1966.

The next issue will spodight the Second Company.

HERE AND THERE Frank YOUNG writes that he has left the employment of Sperry Gyroscope Co. and has taken a position as math teacher at Mineda High School on Long Island. Frank also received his Master's degree in math this past June from Adelphi University. Congratulations Frank and the best of luck in your new profession.

John KANUCH has found Miss Wonderful in the person of Miss Barbara Westbrook of Peoria, 111. They plan a late November wedding in Peoria. Congratulations on your recent engagement Barbara and John.

The stork paid a visit to Bob and Joan DAVISON and left the happy parents their second daughter, Elizabeth Ann on 13 Nov. 1965.

The HOWELLS, Ray and Karen, were blessed with Kristin Charest on 21 May. John (age 3) seems pretty happy with the new arrival at the Howells' homestead.

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Tom JARVIS is aboard the BENJAMIN FRANKLIN and he and Jane are looking forward to another year in Hawaii. Tom will soon be taking over as navigator. Chip (age 6 ) , Mark (age 4) and Christina (age 2 J4) round out the Jarvis family.

Sec'y, Lt. Chico Chavez. USN USNA Alumni House, Annapolis, Md. 21402 NEW ARRIVALS Bob and Portia BOURKE are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, Robert Kyle, on 30 April. The Bourkes are presently in the San Diego area, where Bob is an instructor at the anti-sub school.

Pete and Phillis GARFIELD became the happy parents of a bundle of joy, Peter Joseph, born on 7 June in Annapolis. Pete is now the company officer of the 3rd company at the Naval Academy.

HERE AND THERE Ladies come first, so we'll lend our ear to what Gretchen Schmidt has to say. She tells us that John is the chief engineer on the gold crew of the FRANCIS SCOTT KEY, still being constructed at Electric Boat in Groton, Conn. Since John and Gretchen expect to be in the area for two years they bought a home in nearby Gales Ferry, and they'll need it to house their expanding family—which now includes a boy, David Arthur, born 7 May and his 22-month old sister, Gretchen. Gretchen also tells us that members of the class of '60 in the Groton-New London area got together for cocktails. Among those present were Pete and Sue Chabot, Frank and Maggi Brown, Frank and Elizabeth Simpson, Bob and Kathy Pearce, Andy and Jonde Cotterman, Ed and Kathy Von Vischer, Larry and Holly Boyer, Jim and Mary Patton, Dennis and Berit Crawford, George and Sara Nell Davis, Tom and Marbeth Paulsen, Don and Jean Weatherson, Paul and Marian Carwin, Russ and Susan Hoke, Bud Pezet, Bob Osman, Chuck Kiger, George Mahelona, and Donna Council and Ginny Thompson, representing their absent husbands. With so many old friends present, a good time was had by all.

Denny and Jo Ann Davidson.

The guy that really pulled a fast one on us was Denny DAVIDSON—he got himself married to the former Miss Jo Ann Yatabi of Los Angeles on 2 July 1965, and didn't get around to telling us until a year later. Denny met Jo Ann at the University of Southern California, where he was teaching NROTC. Denny has been at Qui Nhon 82

in Vietnam since Feb. '66, where he is the assistant OinC of the Market Time Base. In the meantime Jo Ann is completing her studies in bacteriology and clinical laboratory technology at u s e . Denny had already been accepted at the University of Michigan Medical School for Aug. '66 but he claims BuPers wasn't interested in his resignation and instead sent him to Vietnam. However, he's been promised to be released in early '67 and the Medical School has been kind enough to reserve him a space for the Aug. '67 class. After 5 years at Ann Arbor, it'll be back to the Navy as a doctor for Denny.

Ben MERCER tells us he's just finished a 2-year tour as the NROTC Naval Weapons and Engineering instructor at Georgia Tech in Adanta and is on his way to Vietnam to join the Naval Advisory Group. While out here fighting the Viet Cong, Ben's wife Katherine and his two children, Keven 2 and David 6 months, will remain in Atlanta. Ben's been in touch with Ken Batchellor, who is down at Key West with ComKeyWestTEvDet and still playing the bachelor role. And he heard from Dick and Rita Meredith, who have just had another baby, Sally Lynn—their first is a girl too, Susan Lynn.

Dennis Hickey '60 received congratulations from Capt. Frauenheim, Chief of Staff, Ninth Naval District.

F. Sullivan lauded the North Chicago Jaycees for their outstanding achievement in community projects and membership growth. He cited Lt. Hickey for his leadership and dedication to North Chicago and the Jaycee movement. The community-minded naval officer got his Jaycee start in 1964 while stationed aboard the attack transport NOBLE in San Diego, where as a member of the San Diego Junior Chamber of Commerce, he received local, state, and national awards. After graduation from the Naval Academy, Lt. Hickey served aboard the aircraft carrier BON HOMME RICHARD and attack trans-

port NOBLE. He is presently serving on the Ninth Naval District Headquarters Public Affairs staff at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, as the Community Relations Officer."

Lt. John E. Greenhaigh '60 receives the Secretary of the Navy Commendation, presented by RAdm. Joseph W. Williams '33 while Mrs. Greenhaigh stands by.

Got a couple of news releases which we'll just print verbatim: "Lt. John E. GREENHALGH, Assistant Force Supply Officer for Fleet Ballistic Missile (Polaris) submarines on the Staff of the Deputy Commander Submarine Force, U. S. Adantic Fleet, received the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Achievement in ceremonies on 24 June at the Naval Submarine Base Headquarters of the Deputy Commander, RAdm. Joseph W. Williams, Jr. The commendation cited Lt. Greenhaigh for his significant contribution to the development of major supply management programs which have substantially improved supply support. Since graduation from the Naval Academy, Lt. Greenhaigh has served aboard Tactical Command Ship USS NORTHHAMPTON prior to going to the Naval Supply Corps School at Athens, Ga. He entered the submarine service from Supply Corps School and has served aboard USS LAFAYETTE, the nation's tenth Polaris missile firing submarine, and reported for duty to the staff in '64. Lt. Greenhaigh was the first Supply Corps Officer in the Navy to qualify in submarines. He has now been selected for postgraduate work in Business Administration at Stanford University.

He is the son of retired Navy Supply Corps Captain and Mrs. William T. Greenhaigh of 10424 Sierra Bonita, N.E., Albuquerque, N. M., and he is married to the former Miss Muriel Alice Diggory, of Rockville, Md." "Lt. Dennis J. HICKEY, President of the North Chicago Jaycees, was named the top 1965-66 local president of the 280 chapter-12,000 member Illinois Jaycees at the recent state convention in Peoria. In presenting the Outstanding Local President's Plaque, Jaycees State President Robert

FROM SAIGON I made a recent weekend trip to Qui Nhon primarily to see Jim Thorell '63, an old friend and teammate, who's having a very exciting but dangerous tour, operating out of the Market Time base there, as commander of a Swift boat.

His hair-raising exploits left me with the impression that here are the Navy guys who are really contributing directly to the war effort in Vietnam in a job that is very distinctly the Navy's: that of patrolling the coast of Vietnam.

He tells me one of his most unbelievable experiences was the rescue operation he conducted when his boat came across a sinking Vietnamese junk, with a capacity of about 50 people, carrying over 120 refugee men, women, children, and babies and more babies, who were on their way south in search of a better home. What made it unbelievable was not the fact that by chance all these people were saved, but as Jim put it "that boat was like a bottomless pit—it seemed like there was no end to the number of people in the boat, which sank even without them."

While at Market Time I got a chance to talk to Denny DAVIDSON, who was lounging around in an old pair of USNA khaki trousers, cut at the knees, with a big tear in the seat, which I thought was typical of the informal atmosphere of the Navy at war in Vietnam. Denny doesn't seem to have changed much since the old days at school.

And while in the area, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to go up to see Jay METZLER at Phu Cat, about 20 miles from Qui Nhon, the site where the OICC (Navy) is building a 10,000 airstrip and base for the Air Force. Jay showed me around his big domain, which included a Korean command post on a hill surrounded by pungi stakes, and the site of the airstrip, where the rough terrain is already being leveled and which looks like such a formidable task. We even took time off for a litde target practice at a spot not too far from the actual shooting, and as a special attraction. Jay demonstrated his skill in the use of a grenade launcher; he missed the target.

Back in Saigon, I caught a quick glimpse of my old cross-country teammate AL ABLOWICH S H I P M A T E

riding by m his jeep—I yelled at the top of my voice but he didn't hear me. The Vietnamese passers-by just snickered, thinking I was nuts And I have seen Walt DAUDEL at the Brinks from time to time—all I've been able to find out about him is that he's out at Tan St)n Nhut as an aircraft maintenance officer with the Air Force.

I waited until almost the end of my tour in Vietnam to take my R & R. Since I had already made "business" trips to the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and I had never been to Thailand, I chose Bangkok and had a great time. When I boarded the aircraft that was to take us to Bangkok, I came face to face with Tom DOHERTY, who had just turned over the aircraft to our pilot. It was a passing hello, and all Tom had time to say was to look him up at Clark, if I went home by that route.

John Paul COTIS won the silver wings of an .American Airiines flight officer after completing training courses at the airiine's flight school at Fort Worth, Tex. John served in the USAF from 1960-66, as a captain, and was based in the Canal Zone for the last three years. He and his wife Beveriy and children, John, Jean and James, are living in Dallas.

The following news was received from Jack O. POLK in Houston: "I left the Navy in the spring of 1965 and entered graduate school at Texas A & I College for study in electrical engineering. After finishing in February 1966 I started work here in the Flight Support Division, Mission Control Center, NASA." This will be my last "from Saigon" and regretfully, my last report as a naval officer.

As much as I love the Navy, I am leaving the service for personal reasons, but the goal I have set for myself has been one I have always cherished and which I will now have the opportunity of attaining. I plan to get my Master's degree in international relations from American University, where I have been accepted for this fall semester, then join the State Department as a foreign service officer. I have always maintained that if I were ever to leave the Navy, I would give up the job of editing our class column for Shipmate, because I feel it belongs to someone who is in not out. So I'm going to leave it up to the class—if you all want me to keep it, I will; if not, I'll pass my satirical pen to anyone who is interested and willing to devote a few hours a month to the cause.

All hands are reminded to try to make it for Homecoming.

Clevelands, Fennicks, Gills, Grahams, Guthries, Hallauers, Holifields, Humphreys, Jones, Kennedys, Livingstons, Lubbs, Martins, Miles, Mitchells, Oldhams, Palmers, Perrys, Pestorius, Sniezeks, Strykers, SuUivans, Thomas, Thorells, Tulodieskis, Visteds, Vogels, Wilsons and a few eligible bachelors: Rich Shreve, Tom Shields, Gordy Wascker and Larry McEwen. Bob and Jane Smith have two gals, Elizabeth Jane and Laura Katherine, and live at 14 Tern Rd., Groton. Bob has various billets including electrical and reactor control in NAUTILUS. Jim CAVAN.A.UGH left the fleet in June 1965 and soon after joined the stock broker firm of Merrill Lynch P., F., and S. With Jim in M., L., P., F., & S.'s training class 88 was Tom WALTERS now with the Raleigh, N. C. office, and in class 87 was Ed OLETA who is with the LaJoUa, Calif, office. Jim is an account executive with the Pittsburgh, Pa. office and would enjoy seeing any classmates going through the area.

J. J. KULESZ is headed for Japan with Leslie and redheaded daughter Leigh Ann as D E HAVEN changes homeport to Yokosuka.

A very pleasant note from John DAVIS informs us that he is sold on CEC, USN. John and Margaret have one-year-old Barbara Jane. John, after various schools (MS in CE) and duties, was appointed flag aide to director of South West Div of Naval Facilities. John expects to join the Seabees in Aug. 1966.

Another submariner Arlie CAMPBELL writes.

Arlie is MPA and filling the gold crew engineer's billet in ROOSEVELT which is presendy in overhaul at Electric Boat Co., Groton. With Arlie is John Tulodieski, who is asst. weapons officer in ROOSEVELT. To add to the list printed earlier in the column: Walt Strobach and Bob Eldredge are in HENRY L . STIMSON, Skip Borst in STURGEON

with Rich Shreve. Andy Salko in GEORGE C .

MARSHALL was in the New London area for tactics refresher training.

of our classmates who are on FBMs out of Charleston, as he is also connected with the Attack Center.

Hal also enclosed an excellent article from the Charleston Evening Post on Joe BALDWIN. The caption sums up what Joe has been doing— "Olympic Boxer Aims His Punches at Viet Cong Foe." Joe has flown 113 missions in the Al from the BONNIE DICK in two cruises and

earned a DFC, 9 Air Medals, and the Navy Commendation Medal. Joe is transitioning to jets but was in Charleston for a short visit and may return again in July.

Hal Spooner also sent a list of '61ers who are principal or alternates for the FY 67 PG. Since the list is very long I will not include it in the column (roughly 300 names). For those interested it is the enclosure to BuPers Note 1520 of 18 Oct. '65.

Along with data cards this summer has come a sizeable amount of news from all over.

There have been several changes of duty stations and addresses. Dana FRENCH wrote that after a great tour as CO of KOKA, he has reported to San Francisco as aide and flag It. to ComWestern Sea Frontier. One of our exclassmates, Steve Chadwick '62, is weapons officer in EVANS. He has received orders to CO, WARBLER, homeport Sasebo. Looks like Steve will be one of the most junior CO's in the Pacific.

Don GUERRIERO has been at Subic Bay since April '66 as TRANSCOR with CTU 73-1-2. He is ready to help any classmates in the area with their supply problems. George THEROUX is now with VF-92, and Tom KORSMO is with VF-121, both stationed at NAS Miramar, San Diego. As of May, Frank JONES has been at USNATC, NAS Glynco, Ga., as CIC " O " course instructor at CIC school. Colin KAGEL is a company officer at USNA.

Ray SANDERS has completed all requirements except his thesis for MS in govt, admin., and is working as a housing intern with the From Da Nang, Dick KIEVIT writes that he Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Region is now legal officer and asst. intelligence officer II, Phila. He has accepted his commission as to Marine Air Group 11. He reports that Rick Lt. (jg) in the Naval Reserve, drilling wtih Lewis is there with VMFA 542 as an F4 driver; the NR Submarine Division 5-7 in Baltimore.

Ralph Zimmerman is at Chu Lai, Gerry Madison The Sanders' new address is 3507 Church Road, (Meneskie) is flying A4s at Da Nang; Steve Maylan and Joe Maiden just rotated back to the Cherry Hill, N. J. 08034. states (both were C-130 pilots with VMGR 152): From Eglin AFB came news via Gary Bill Rakow is aide to Gen. Kyle; Bill Fitts is BOWSER, who is assigned to the 1st Combat another A4 driver at Chu Lai; Ron Campbell Applications Group, Special Air Warfare Center. was aide to Gen. McKutchen but is probably Gary says the job is very interesting and resettled in Quantico with Linda and daughter warding, and that he has recently returned from Gary now; Jack Mattiace is probably in the 5 weeks TDY in Vietnam. In Saigon he saw states after a tour in Vietnam, and John LeCornu Dwain GREGG, assigned to the joint staff in is aide to Gen. Fields.

MACV. In Kadena, Okinawa, Gary ran into Dick saw Ted LANGWORTHY in the Philip- Pete KIEFFER who was on the way PCS to Vietnam with an Army airborne unit. Scott pines at the O'Club. Ted is flying A4s off ENTERBOYD is expecting to go to pilot training in PRISE. He also saw Bob Hulse, an A4 driver off Corr. Sec'y, Lt. Kenneth G. Craig, USN the near future, according to Gary. The Bowsers HANCOCK. USS FISKE widi Dick MORGAN 5736 Salerno Rd., W. was in port, and although they didn't get to- stopped on their way across country to see George Jacksonville, Fla. 32210 and Madelaine RAROHA in Alamogordo, N . M. gether, our correspondent understands that Dick Paul DELOZIER is now employed by ComThe Rarohas have just become parents of a baby is making quite a name for himself as engibustion Engineering working on the Bonus Regirl. And while there, Gary discovered that neering officer and 3rd senior man on the ship. actor Plant, Rinconi, Puerto Rico. Paul and Chuck ERNST had slipped out of his desert Dick Morgan was best man in Dick's wedding Mimi who have two children, Denise Joy and in June of 1965 to the former Miss Suzanne hideaway and was married.

Douglas Scott, reside at 3 Hillcrest Dr., Hampton, Breckbid of Sparkill, N. Y. Jim TRAA, who is "fast becoming a permaVa. They plan to relocate in Windsor, Conn, nent fixture in HADDO," sent a very newsy letter.

From Istanbul came more news via Jim soon.

While in Bermuda this summer he talked with ABBITT, who is currently aboard SARATOGA along Roger BULLENE writes from Bavaria that he John CHAMPLAIN and Ara SWISHER, bodi with Larry Desha, Jerry Chasko, Dick Storm, has just joined the H Q , 72nd Arty. Group. of whom are tincan sailors homeported in the Ernie Frankenberg, and Buzzy Needham. Walt Karla and son David have joined him. Roger Norfolk area. In Norfolk Jim met Ben GERSON, Bardeschewski was just up the Bosphorus in reports that Lowell MARTIN just left Stuttgart recently returned from Vietnam and now aboard RUSH. Van Temple will shordy be in VA-45 for Vietnam. a DD undergoing overhaul. Susie and Dave here in Jax. STRYKER spent a week with the Traas after Jim and Carolyn are now proud parents of Bob SMITH wrote a long letter about '61ers Dave came back from GEORGE WASHINGTON'S two sons. The newest, Charles W., was born in the subs in the New London area. He recendy saw Skip ROMAN who was getting ready to go in Feb. of this year. The Abbitts live at 5017 shakedown cruise and then left for a week in San Juan, P. R. Midway Road in Jax. Jim would like to hear to Holy Loch. Ted ARDELL after two years from Dick Ardvany, Jim Rattan, and "Shanks" Mickey SMITH wrote Jim from the U. of at Mare Island is headed for Pearl. Also Dick Pearson, and invite all classmates in the area Mich., where he is studying for his Master's NORMAN, recendy of SEA WOLF, and wife to drop by for a call. degree in civil engineering. Upon completion Kathy are headed for Pearl. Ron REIMANN was of school in 1967 he plans on switching to CEC. Hal SPOONER, who is enjoying shore duty and getting ready for a litde PG at Harvard when He sees Ken DIXNER quite often, as Ken is family life once more, sent us quite a bit of he was presented his third son. Bob says that out of the Navy and is studying for his Master's dope from Charleston, S. C. where he is with the following are in the Groton area: Aliens, in business administration. Mickey has also heard the FBM Training Center. Hal gets to see many Balishs, Seems, Boudovs, Campbells, Cams, AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

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from Gayle and Herbie HARDISON, who are at PG school in Monterey. Boyd STEELE is there also. Mickey heard through a friend that Arnie KLEBAN is doing very well in business in the Pittsburgh area.

Ron and Jan RIEMANN report a new addition, Thomas Francis, born on 5 May. They need only two more for a basketball team. All are doing well.

Shipmate has a way of making its way around the Fleet, so when Jim BREECE came across a copy with his name in it, he sent news. Jim is in WesPac, and has seen Ron ERCHEL in Yoko during turnover when ASW Group 3 relieved his group. He has seen quite a bit of Dick LAMPORTE, his wife Mary, and daughter Lisa. Dick is in the MAAG in Taiwan. Jim is winding up a tour in USS EVANS as ops off.

From Bremerhaven, Germany, Lynette DELL brought us up on what she and Jack are doing.

If anyone gets over that way, let the Dells know, as they would enjoy seeing old classmates. Jack's tour is three years as supply and fiscal officer, so they are doing quite a bit of sightseeing.

Lynette says that Lew and Rosy BRYAN are in Rota, Spain. Lew is commissary officer. More news is that Bill MOORE was married on 9 July in Anniston, Ala., to Sandra Janet Phillips. Bill is out of the Navy, but no word on his new occupation.

Thanks to Mike BICKEL, Dale DEAN sent his data card in. Keep spreading the good word to your classmates. Dale is presendy in Da Nang as CO of H & S Co., 9tii M. T. Bn. Although he is primarily an infantry officer, he has served in the motor transport field for the past two years. His wife Kay is in Greenville, N . C , with their two daughters. Mike Bickel is working in BuPers' Navy Annex, Arlington, Va. From Subic Bay, Don GUERRIERO writes that he has seen Chuck Crawford, Charlie Stackhouse, Hank Schmidt, Frank Dattilo, Hal Hardin, Doug Falconer, Andy Anderson, and George Saupe. Don says for all to stop by; the first beer is on him. He also told us that George WORTHINGTON is with UDT-11, and that Ed STRAW and Tiny McLAUGHLIN are also stationed at NSD Subic.

Speaking of Subic, your c.s. was there recendy and had a pleasant visit with Ed. He is asst. material off. at NSD and finds his job both enjoyable and challenging. Also saw Bob H O F FORD, flying A4E's off ORISKANY. He is on his third tour over there, and has well over 100 missions to his credit. He is LSO, and has some real spine tinglers to tell.

From Dave BURKE comes news of our classmates at the Nuclear Power Training Unit. The Burkes are proud parents of David, III, born 7 June at Saratoga Springs, N . Y. Dave says that the class is well represented, with Tom SNEDEKER as asst. engineer for training at the Bainbridge (DIG) Prototype; Bob WESTFALL and Don ALGER, leading engineering officers of the watch; and himself as asst. engineer at the Triton (53G) Prototype.

Fred FARBER wrote from Charleston to correct some of the dope from May's column.

'61 reunion at P.G. School, Monterey.

with them. Dan had nothing but praise and thanks for the Marine chopper pilots: "we called and they hauled, anytime, anywhere." He also had a word of thanks for USN A4 and F8 "torch jockeys." Upon his return to Okinawa, Dan was made adjutant of the group, the job in which he will remain until late fall when he, Karen, and their girls come stateside. Until then, anyone who gets to Okinawa is invited to look up the Schroeders. They're in the phone book.

Margo Metzler forwarded these snapshots of the '61ers reunion at PG school in Monterey. The '61 wives have organized for socials, and made plans for two welcoming functions for incoming '61ers. One was a coffee in August, and the other a cocktail party in September. The club's officers are: Sue Pappas, pres.; Margo Metzler, v.-pres.; Sandy Painter, s e c ; Kathy Straight, treas.

Footnotes: Ted MOSS in Ardmore, Pa., writes that he has successfully completed his first of two years work on his Master's in bus. ad. at Wharton. Bob SCHMIDT, NROTC instructor at Tufts Univ. in Mass., would enjoy hearing from anyone up his way. Joe HERLIKE, in Boston prior to his WesPac deployment as weapons off in USS DAVIS, got together with Bob. The Schmidt phone number is 944-3507.

So far there have been 27 new data cards since April of this year, and several classmates have sent new info for their cards. It was originally hoped that there would be a large enough response to this to merit a class roster in the near future, but more than 5 '/2 % participation is needed to make this a reality. Here, then, is the final installment of stragglers:

Sullivan, D. J.; Sullivan, D. A.; Sullivan, J. M.; Sunderland, Sutelan, Svendsgaard, Swart, Swisher, Sydow, Sylvester, "Taft, Thiel, Thomas, Thompson, Thorell, Timm, Totten, Tower, Traa, Tredick, Trice, Triggs, Tucker, Tulloch, Tulodieski, Ulmer, Valerio, Vanderbilt, Vanmetre, Vansickle, Vazquez, Visted, Vogel, Vonradesky, Wade, Waer, Wagnon, Waldorf, Walker, Wallace, Waller, Walter, Wassermann, Watterson, Wehrung, Welch, Wells, Wenzel, Weriock, West, D . P.; West, F. J.; Westfall, White, R. P; White, Wm. H.; Whiting, Wight, Wilkes, G. V., Ill; Williams, D . D., Ill; Williams, J. R.; Williams, N . M., Jr.; Wilmot, Wilson, Winant, Winfree, Wingard, Winn, Wittmann, Wolfe, Wood, Worthington, Wright, A. F.; Wylie, Yarbrough, Youmans, Yurkovic, Zalkan, Zenyuh, Zittel.

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Sec'y, Lt. H. S. Pinskey, (SC) USN USNAV Box 26, Clarksville Base Fort Campbell, Ky. 42222

Another summer has slowly slipped by and we are into our fifth year since graduation. Here is the collection of news that I have received over the past two months.

NAVY LINE Larry HART writes that after a tour as chief snipe aboard USS EDSON, he reported aboard USS KITTY

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his letter he stated that he planned to be married on 9 July to Miss Roianne Brown and the wedding was to take place in Long Beach. While deployed Larry saw Dave McRAE and Frank Noonan, J. F., Jr.; Norfleet, A. C , II; Norman, WAGNER, both pilots in the attached air group, while Rick NICHOLS is a communications watch R. A.; Nordi, W. A.; Nosal, C. J.; Nowotny, officer. While in Subic Bay during the spring L. J.; Nutt, J. H.; O'Brien, E. J., Jr.; Ochel, he ran into Phil HENDERSON; Jack NATTER H. R.; O'Connor, J. R.; O'Connor, O'Dea, and Jerry FARRELL bodi in the Swfit boat proO'Donnell, Oldham, Oleata, Oliver, Olsen, Olgram; Bill LEVINGS, en route to PG school; zinski, O'Neill, Onorati, Osteen, Overfield, Tom GUNLOCK, attached to the naval magazine Palmer, Palumbo, Pankey, Papandrea, Pappas, in Subic and Paul GALANTI. Parker, Pardow, Passarella, Patz, Pearson, Pelott, Perry, G. B., Jr.; Perry, J. S.; Pestorius, Peterson, Larry says that Steve and Susan DENSON had A. M.; Peterson, W. G.; Petrucci, Phillips, Pirran addition around last Christmas and are now mann, Plaugher, Podrasky, Pollack, Post, Prescott, at NPS, Bainbridge. Mike TAMNY and wife Fred is in JAMES MONROE, not SAM RAYBURN, Preston, Price, Prichard, Quarles, Rambo, RandazCindy are at MIT where Mike is getting his and his son's name is Kurt, not Kirk. The zo, Raroha, Ramussen, Rattan, Rauth, Reimann, Master's degree in naval architecture. Living Farbers seem to be enjoying Charleston, and Rhodes, Richardson, Ridenour, Rimback, Ritter, in the San Diego area are Dayton and Suzy Fred is asst. weapons off. with the blue crew.

Robbins, Robinson, Rohdenburg, Roman, Romine, RITT and Trotter VAUGHN and family.

Rooney, Rosdahl, Roseberger, Rosengren, Ross, Two more of our classmates have received Miss Roberta Agnes Moore and Lt. John Andrew Roth, Rothert, Rothwell, Royston, Rush, Russell, Bronze Stars. Frank GIAMBATTISTA, who M A C G R E G O R , USN, were married on 4 June Salko, Sample, Sandefer, Sandrini, Savage, is serving as aide and flag sec. to RAdm. Clyde in the Presbyterian Church, Annapolis; a reScheerer, Schilling, Schin, Schottle, SchwLrtz, Van Arsdall, Commander South Atlantic Forces, ception followed at Alumni House.

Seneff, Seraly, Seyfarth, Shannon, Shapiro, Shaw, served with the VN Sea Forces for one year The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Thomas as an advisor; and Dan SCHROEDER, who re- Shoemaker, Shower, Shreve, Shupe, Simmons, Simpson, Skirpan, Smith, A. E.; Smitii, G. W.; Walker Moore of Annapolis, and the late Prof. turned from his last trip to RUN in Feb., and Moore of the Mathematics Department, USNA. Smith, J. F., Jr.; Smith, J. A.; Smith, J. B.; has been awarded two Bronze Stars. To both of Jan is the son of Mrs. Frances Judson MacGregor Smith, P. N.; Smith, R. H.; Smith, W. J.; Snay, you our heartiest congratulations. We are extra of Coronado, Calif, and RAdm. Edgar John Snedeker, Sniezek, Snyder, Sottile, Spangler, proud to have you aboard.

MacGregor, III, USN (Ret.) of San Francisco.

Spencer, Sprouse, Stackhouse, Stafford, Stanley, Dan Schroeder was commander of a Special Stave, Stebbins, Steele, Stem, Stevens, Stewart, Roberta was graduated summa cum laude Forces 'A' detachment (team) located southwest A. W.; Stewart, C. L.; Stewart, J. J., Jr.; Storm, from Smith College, and completed the Master's of Qui Nhon. He had a few hundred Montagaard Straight, Stravert, Straw, Strobach, Stryker, program in teaching at Yale University. Jim "irregular" troops, and really enjoyed working 84

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completed the Nuclear Power program and is now attached to SKATE based at Norfolk. They are living at 100 Raylaine Dr., Chesapeake, Va. Jack HERRIOTT brings us up to date on his activiues since graduation. He attended ASW school in San Diego then reported aboard USS EPPERSON as ASW officer and in Feb. '64 commenced a tour in USS WADDELL. In Sept. '65 he received message orders to the Swift program in Vietnam. After TAD in San Diego and Subic Bay Jack went to fit out PCG-56. He is presendy searching junks in Viemamese waters. On 16 Nov. '65 he and Brenda had their first child, a daughter, Heather Alexa. During the summer in Subic Jack saw Jim Walker, Doug Penny, Jack Watter, Rog Kisiel, Smokey Tolbert and Dave Hoffman.

One of our classmates finally made it to BuPers. Bob GILES wrote to me, stating that after tours aboard USS STURDY as chief engineer and USS AMERICA as ass't DCA he received orders to BuPers, PERS C213a, phone extension 42621. Bob and his wife Colleen have two litde girls, Melissa and Wendy. While aboard AMERICA he worked with Wayne HICKMAN (weapons), George HTZGERALD (operations) and air group pilots Dave WILLIAMS (VQ-2), Bob SPANE and Ernie LEWIS (VA-66) and Scott GORDON (HC-2). Scott, Bob and George are still bachelors whereas Wayne and his wife Linda have a son Jeff and are on their way to PG school in Monterey; Ernie and his wife Darlene are the proud parents of two litde girls.

(Sec'y's note: the USS AMERICA received a new commanding officer on 10 July when Capt.

Donald D. Engen assumed command. I had the pleasure of serving as Capt. Engen's supply officer aboard USS M T . KATMAI and I can say that our Navy's newest carrier has one of our Navy's finest officers at her helm.)

Bob and Ernie sent along the idea of investigating the possibility of setting up a scholarship fund to help the sons and daughters of deceased classmates obtain an education. It sounds like a fine idea. What's your opinion.' Bring it into the open. We were never known as a silent class!

Fred BADGER informs me that after serving as operations officer in USS OXFORD for 14 months patroling the coast of Vietnam, he has reported to the Adantic Weapons Range, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. On the way to his new duty station he married Miss Jacquiline Hammond of New Bern, N . C. Fred expects to deal mainly with the Island of Culebra as spotter and range control officer. The island is beautiful and the tour appears to be very interesting.

SUBMARINES I heard from my first class year roommate Dick LIFE recendy. Dick and John HICKMAN represented the class at the funeral of our departed classmate Cy ROBERTS. The funeral was on 24 March at Arlington National Cemetery.

In May Dick was detached from USS CHOPPER and has now reported aboard USS PERCH homeported in Subic Bay. Also on board the PERCH is Doug PENNY. Dick and his lovely wife Sandra are the parents of two litde girls.

NAVY AIR In July, after a seven-and-a-half-month cruise to the Med, Tom WOOKDA had a small reunion of '62ers from the 13th Company in his Norfolk apartment.

Al SOMMERS and Tom BAYLESS were absent but the party crowd talked to them on the phone. Tom is starting a company newsletter and requests that all 13th Company classmates drop him a line at 529 Halbrook Rd., Virginia Beach, Va. That company newsletter is an excellent way to keep a close contact with each other. Anyone else desiring to start such a letter drop me a line and I'll put out the word via this column. This seems a better idea than area correspondents. As we become spread out all A U G

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over for this year, how about sending me a little information about yourselves so I can get out the word to the class.' Yoiu' comments are always solicited and appreciated.

See you next month.

EAST COAST Sec'y, 1st Lt. John L. Newton, USMC Depot Athletic Officer, Depot Special Services, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S. C. 29905 WEST COAST Corr. Sec'y, Lt. (jg) W. B. Orgera, USN VAW-11, NAS North Island San Diego, Calif. 92135

'62ers. From the left, bock row: Russ and Daryl Henry, John and Julie Gluck, Dave and Gayle Hutchenson, Neil and Peggy Sapp. Front row: Tom and Marcia Woodka and Pam and Al Hughes.

Arleen BEASLEY and daughter Beth spent a few weeks in the early summer visiting in Florida awaiting Fenn's remrn from WestPac. They saw Jim and Jean LINDSAY and Earl and Sandra WHEELER. Incidentally the Beasleys would like to hear from Jim Bagby, John Overstreet and Doug Penny. Their address is Box 218, Cusseta, Ga. The following was sent to me by Arleen.

Jim and Jean LINDSAY are in Monterey where he is at PG school. The WHEELERS are in Jacksonville where Earl is a pilot in VP-16 flying the P-3A (Orion). Vic GRAY is a junk force advisor in Vietnam while Gil MARSHALL and Gary REED are pilots in VP-19 at Moffett Field, Calif. Bob and Eloise BATES and John and Nancy HADDICK are stationed in Jacksonville where the men are flying P2 (Neptunes) for VP-5. Dusty and Nancy RHODES are also in Jacksonville where Dusty is in VP-45 flying the P-3A. Leighton and Dottie SMITH are in Lemoore, Calif, and Smitty is flying A4's for VA-22. Charlie and Marge BOWER are in Calif, and Charlie is flying the P-3A out of Moffett Field. John ARGO is in a squadron based at Barber's Point, recendy deployed to the Philippines. Dick MARTINEAU and his bride are in Jacksonville where he flies the P2 (Neptune) for VP-5. Joe and JoAnne PROCOPIO are in Honolulu, where Joe is serving in a destroyer.

CIVILIANS Jim POWERS graduated with us but was not physically qualified for a commission. He reports that he is now living in Cincinnati, Ohio with his wife and two children. Jim received his Master's degree in modern European history and is teaching high school history and recruiting prospects for the Academy. He has heard from Joe WHITE who has departed USS MAUNA LoA for Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam. Jim and his wife Catherine would appreciate hearing from any 14th company classmates. Their address is 6110 Cherokee Dr., Cincinnati.

I also received word that R. Hugh CHAMBERS has recendy accepted a position with Armstrong Contracting and Supply Corp., a subsidiary of Armstrong Cork Co., Lancaster, Pa. The company specializes in the design, engineering and application of high and low temperature insulations for commercial and industrial use.

That's it for this issue. Now that summer vacations and change of duty stations are about

Skip PRICE wrote to say that after Supply School he reported to USS WALLER homeported in Norfolk. Fourteen months, a Med cruise and two trips to the Caribbean later, he was short toured, and ordered to a new billet on the Logistics Staff of Commander, Naval Forces Philippines, at Sangley Point.

He has made several TAD trips since reporting aboard last May, to Japan, Hong Kong, Saigon and Bangkok, but has seen very few classmates. Shot some pool with Homer SMITH in Yoko. He was on an LST nailed to the pier Ray RAULSTON was at Sangley for awhile with a VP outfit. Skip was trying to get together with Worm THOMAS who is the chief engineer in the WEDDERBURN. Worm received a spot promotion to lieutenant in January. Not bad for a guy who bilged eight straight semesters in steam. Skip had a letter from Chills FROST recendy. Seems that he's had enough of the Blackshoe Navy and is now going through flight school. Hope he does better there than with his Corvette which he totaled. Ken and Nancy COOK are now in Honolulu . . . he's with die blue crew in DANIEL BOONE. Skip would like to hear from some of the guys passing through the Philippines—phone calls from Subic are free.

Skip not only has a dog named Pudder but Babe brought him a new litde friend, Paul Jay, on 27 Feb. Atta boy Skip.

Brev MOORE wrote from KITTY HAWK that he has seen quite a few familiar faces in WestPac. Bud JOHNSON is on board flying A-4s with VA-1I3. He saw Ron TESTA in Atsugi; said he is as big as ever. Larry ASTOR has been aboard in his A-3 a few times as has Joe MILLEN in his helo. Joe is attached to HS-4 in YoRKTOWN and did some SAR work that earned him a DFC during a hairy rescue mision.

Brev bumped into Huey LONG who is flying E-Is off die YoRKTOwN. Also Ron MACHENS flying Stoofs and Charlie LUETH who is ship's company aboard.

He met Grant TELFER swimming, who said that Abel GARCIA is a flag lieutenant in ELDORADO, but is stationed with his wife at Cubi.

Brev bumped into Pete DEUTERMAN in the Cubi BOQ. Pete is in command of a Swift boat working off the coast of Vietnam. Tony DESANTIS has just wrapped up Destroyer School as has Jere SABER. Tony is awaiting orders as weapons officer in USS GOODRICH out of Newport. Jere is weapons officer in USS K. D. BAILEY out of Mayport. Tony NARGI is down there flying F-8s. Keith KER is also in the KITTY HAWK in the engineering department.

Looking through the paper one day, I ran across Gary BREWER'S picture. He left the Academy after a couple of years. Gary is a jg stationed at the Amphib Base here in Coronado.

He is a socio-political and counterinsurgency instructor in the Special Operations Department.

After picking up a wife and a degree at the U. of Calif, he went into the Navy and will be picking up his Master's in political science in June. We got together for lunch one day and he told me that he has received a Kent Fellowship amounting to tuition plus $2600 to study for his doctorate at Yale University. Gary was one of 40 selected from some 7500 applicants.

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they named Robert also. Bob is presently attached marketing representative for IBM. The Slutzkers to ServGruONE Staff here in San Diego. extend an invitation to all classmates in the Canton area.

Milo DAUGHTERS says that he arrived in Pearl the middle of April with orders to USS Keith and Kathy WERNER—Keith completed SEADRAGON. He and his wife Suzanne have been orders to NPS Mare Island and then to Idaho living it up at Waikiki Beach, and are staying Falls. From there he went to New London at the Rosalei Hotel, # 1 0 1 2 , 445 Kaiolu Street, and on to JALLAO to qualify before going to Honolulu until housing is available. He said a Nuc. Also homeported in New London are he saw Tom PESSONEY in USS HALIBUT, Lou TAYNTON, Jim AYERS, Emil MORROW George TRACY, XO on an LST, and Ron and Denny LYNDON aboard Diesels and Dale TERWILLIGER in USS BEN FRANKLIN as they SCHEMP, Charlie CULBERTSON, Mel LYMAN passed through. Milo said he was a litde and Mike MITCHELL aboard Nucs. ashamed to write before since this was his John DALTON—John has finished at Mare first sea duty since graduation.

Island and is now in West Middleton. John OUNSWORTH is at Idaho Falls; Bill SHEEHAN is aboard the sub BASHAW; Dave LIPSCOMB is aboard the sub VALADOR in San Diego; Joe Sec'y, Lt. (jg) James L. Roberts, USN CALLAHAN will soon be on his way to WestVF-121, NAS Miramar, Calif. 92145 Pac aboard TOWESS; Waddy GARRETT is in New London; and Ken FUSCH is now getting It is my sad duty to announce the loss of a a degree in CEC at MIT. member of the class of 1964. Galen E. GILBERT was lost at sea on the night of 20 July when Dick BOWERS—He arrived back at Barber's his F8 crashed. A native of Neosho, Mo., Gil Point in late May after a seven-month deploybecame known as one of the most easy-going ment to Sangley Point in the Philippines. The and popular of our members. He was an ardent weather was hot but Dick has become the squash and football fan. He is survived by his XO's TACCO and is expecting some good crossparents, Mr. and Mrs. Galen O. Gilbert, of countries.

1112 South High St., Neosho. We join them Denny and Margie CONNOLLY—Denny, Jim in the deep regret of his passing.

HOLIAN, Joe PRUEHER and Bob CASSIDY A tribut was paid to Galen in the Methodist are flying A6's in VA-75 soon to leave for Church at Neosho, when friends and associates the Med aboard INDEPENDENCE. Stu JOHNSON, in the various radio stations with which the who was married in June, is a BN aboard an Gilberts are affiliated gave a set of flags to be A6 in VA-35 soon to leave for Vietnam. Jim used in the sanctuary of the church.

Hollian will be getting married when he returns from the Med in January. Soupy CampThe size of our column this month is part bell, J. J. Johnson, Em Brown, Chuck Parrish, of the result of the class letter. Anyone who Jack Dantone, Lorie Moore and John Durden did not receive a copy of the letter, please are flying F4's out of Oceana. Charlie Moore send me the following information as soon as and Dave Martin are attending FBM school at possible in order that we may get our new Dam Neck prior to reporting to their sub. gouge out: Carl Vogeler, who flys A4's in Jax, Em Brown, 1. Your name and Denny spend several enjoyable (.?) days and nights in the Navy's answer to Siberia, 2. Wife's name (if applicable) East Coast survival school in Maine.

3. Children's names Joe PRUEHER—In addition to much of the 4. Permanent home address (home of record) information from above, Joe teems with en5. Present duty station (as of the fall of 1966) thusiasm for flying in general and the A6 and 6. Present address (as of the fall of 1966) VA-75 in particular. Dick BRINER, Bill KURLAK and Doug PETERSON finished car quals Bob and Karen PRATH—They are living it up in VA-44 and reported to their respective A4 out on the sunny Georgia beach. Bob finished squadrons. the ATDS/NTDS/CIC course and will be leaving for Memphis for a month and then on the VAW-11 in San Diego. Terry and Linda BOYD •—They have been in Chula Vista since Terry graduated from NSCS in Athens, Ga. He will leave TIOGA COUNTY and start to school in New London on 17 Oct. From there he will beco.me a supply officer aboard a Polaris sub. Terry saw Hank GRAHAM in Yokosuka and Jerry MACKIN in Pearl, both of whom are slated for destroyer school soon. Two other supply types in San Diego are Ed McKENZIE aboard aboard

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Ted TRIEBEI^-Ted is in VF-213, an F4 squadron aboard KITTY HAWK. From numerous letters he informs us that Larry MYERS has had 10 F8 missions from the deck of HANCOCK; Jum NUNN and John SANDE flying F8's and Jerry SIEBE flying helos are aboard ORISKANY. Jerry recently pulled his second downed aviator from the pond; Denny PIGNOTTI, who is flying P5's at North Island, has learned that being a good Samaritan sometimes has a price.

He stopped to help a lady change a tire and a Van totaled his car; Tim MYERS, who is flying P5s in VP-50 at North Island, recently returned from Viet Nam to meet his new daughter. Jim HUBBARD has been in the Red Sea aboard USS ROAN; and Bob SUTTON and Tom LYNCH will be in destroyer school in September.

Dave and Patty SLUTZKER—Dave has been working for IBM since May of 1964 and has been married to Patricia Adelman of Canton, Ohio, since May of 1965. He is presendy a 86

Lt(jg). and Mrs. Clark Graham.

Clark and Leslie GRAHAM—Clark and Leslie Kirkland were married in Philadelphia with brother Geoff KIRKLAND acting as an usher.

Clark is studying mechanical engineering at MIT where Glen HERRELL and Ken FUSCH are also students. Pat MALONE is back from Vietnam and working for a company in Cambridge. He goes to graduate school at Brown soon.

Larry and Janie ROBINSON—He just reported to Marine Barracks, Yokosuka, Japan, for a threeyear tour after an 11-month stint in Chu-Lai, Vietnam.

Bob and Diane NICHAEL—They have a new crew member on their team—Stephen Harold born on 16 June.

Mike and Charley EDDY—The proud parents of Scott Michael who was born 4 March in Kingsville and flown to Lemoore.

Bennie and Joyce MAGUIRE—Bernard Augustine III came to live at the Maguires on 18 June.

Butch and Joan CHRISTIE—The Christies announce Warren Byron III who arrived 18 June.

John and Jackie WATKINS—After receiving his wings on 4 March in Beeville and enjoying a month of leave, John reported to Cecil Field for the A4 CRAW. Barry HOOPER—Barry and Miss Marcia Louise Marbets became engaged while his ship WILSON was in San Francisco for overhaul.

Bill BRACKER recently got orders from WILSON to CLEVELAND homeported in San Diego.

Dan SEYK—He was going to the east coast to CALOOS. Dean ARRINGTON is aboard BRADLEY. Jim MAGINN is in San Diego training with Swift boats, and Bill ULRICH has completed Swift training and is in Vietnam.

Hank and Millie KETTELHODT—Hank and Miss Millie Zarnesky of Barnsboro, Pa., were married on 25 June. They went to Nassau before returning to Norfolk where Hank is aboard BOXER.

Dick BELSER—He just returned from a five and one-half month cruise to Vietnam in the destroyer WEDDERBURN. From his beard one can tell it was a long cruise and from his smile you can see it is good to be home. Dick has been aboard for two years as EMO, Nav and Com officer and now has orders to Destroyer School in December.

John and Penny KLEIN—John and Miss Penny Richter were married on 2 July in the Lutheran Church of Resurrection in Flushing, N . Y. John's brother, Ens. Jim Klein, was best man and Jim ROBERTS was an usher. John is presently in VP-5 in Jacksonville, Fla. Mike and Bonnie MURRAY—A long awaited addition to the Murray family is Elizabeth Sue, born on 8 July in Philadelphia.

Jim HAUGEN—He and Tom KELLEY reported to SPRINGFIELD following graduation.

Tom was assigned to engineering and Jim to weapons. Tom, his wife Mary, and their daughter recently moved to MIT where he will study marine engineering for three years and change to an EDD designator. After two weeks leave in Germany, Jim will go to Minnesota University where he will study civil engineering for two years and switch to a CEC designator.

Also in SPRINGFIELD are Frank DAVIS who is aide to Com Sixth Fleet and Larry OPPENHEIMER, in the ship's operations.

Bob JONES—He is MPA in CHEVALIER chasing carriers off Yankee Station in Vietnam and adding fire support up the Saigon River. Bob is hoping to be in Destroyer School this fall.

Passing through Hawaii, Bob visited with George LEONARD, who is in Q3's at Barber's Point, his wife Gloria and Grubb COULSON, who is in "B" division aboard CONSTELLATION. Mike JONTRY is also aboard CONSTELLATION. In Yokosuka Bob visited Jim SWAN, who is aboard ORLECK, and his wife Kristen. The Swans have gone native and are almost sorry to see their ship return to homeport in Long Beach.

Wayne and Sydney ARNY—The great Arro has fallen. He and Sydney were married in Chicago last fall. After being roommates for two years at USNA, Wayne and Lou Mauney ended up in the same group for survival in San Diego. Lou and Betty have a new daughter, Michelle.

Jim and Kim SPENCER—Jim was assigned to TAD with SCHAVMED in Pensacola following graduation and had the opportunity along with Bob BONDI, Matt EVANS and Dale LUCAS to work for NASA. They rode the Coriolis AcS H I P M A T E

celeration Platform for 17 days. After receiving his wings in Kingsville on 28 Feb., Jim received orders to VF-84 in Oceana. After a week of survival in Brunswick along with Art COLLIER, Jim joined Art, Em BROWN, J. J. JOHNSON and Chuck PARRISH in the Phantom CRAW, VF-101.

we have been unable to follow Read MECLEARY's suggestion to have a reunion or meeting room in Hanoi for New Year's Eve. There are no more rooms available in the Hanoi Hilton. My thanks to Barbara Plumb, wife of Charlie PLUMB in VF-II4 and the typist for this article.

and will leave following three weeks of survival training in California. Rog and his wife, Marianne, also became parents on 21 June of an 8 lb.

7 oz. girl, Jennifer Anne. My wife Merry and I visited Rog and Marianne over the July 4th weekend, prior to their leaving for Cincinnati.

My old roommate, Andy FAHY, wrote from

Chuck and Elaine GATES—Members of the class who went straight to sub school and then to NPS are in the fleet. Chuck is aboard RATON. Gary ZIMMERMAN is aboard SNOOK, Gary ZICK is aboard POMFRET, Bruce BOWMAN is aboard SCULPIN, and Dick CECIL is aboard SEGUNDO, all out of San Diego. Others in the San Diego area are Joe RESTIVO in BRAIN and Chuch's former roommate at USNA, Mike TIPTON, aboard CHICAGO. Chuck's other roommate. Bill KEY, is now in Pearl Harbor and will be going to MIT for postgraduate school this fall.

Mike DUFFY and Lew BALDWIN—Flying EAlFs from the decks of RANGER. V A W - 1 3 shares a ready room with VA-I45 (Spads) with such famous drivers as Greg DAVIS and Dick LEE. Also aboard RANGER are Jeff SHUMWAY, flying A4s in VA-146, Art HOLTZ, who is an F4 RIO, and Don GLEVY, who is a B / N in A5s.

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Bill LATTA—He changed ships but not jobs.

Bill is now engineering officer aboard NEWELL in Peari. He has seen Tom HAMMOND who is 1st Lt. aboard NICHOLAS.

Hank and Peggy SCHMAUSS—After graduation. Hank went to JENKINS as second division officer. Following a WestPac deployment, he went to ASW School in San Diego and met Peggy Molina. They were married in Hawaii last Feb. just seven days before Hank returned to WestPac as ASW officer aboard JENKINS. In June, further orders were received which sent the Schmauss family to Newport, R. I., where Hank is in Destroyer School.

Larry and Gerry ELBERFIELD—Last minute orders changed Larry's summer from Cannes, France, with the INDEPENDENCE to VA-12 aboard FDR with destination undisclosed. Bob MALONEY in VA-72 and Morry KEMPLE and Bob HINKLEY in VA-172 are also aboard FDR. On 3 May, Larry and Gerry became the proud parent of Mary Elberfield.

Tom SWARTZ—He and Dave LIPSCOMB recendy met their subs in WestPac. Tom is aboard POMODON. During a stop in San Francisco, Dave, Tom, Tom STICK and his fiancee, Paul and Mary FLETCHER, Jay McDONALD, Hank MALLOY and Squiggle HOLMES attended one of Bob MILHISER's famous parties.

In Hawaii Dave, Tom, Lynn and Kathy CARTER, Judd and Betsy OSTEN, Joe and Arlene GERARD, and Jack and Glennis EVERETT combined resources of food and beer to have a '64 type party. Judd and Jim BAUMSTARK, who recendy became a father for the second time, are on FBM subs while Lynn recendy returned from WestPac on a diesel sub. Ron GREGG has left MCMORRIS and is now in PG School.

Jim ROBERTS—In San Diego are such notables as Bob JOHNSON, just returned from WestPac; Larry MEYERS, who just returned with three air medals after flying 49 missions from HANCOCK; Barry RELINGER, also welcomed back only a short time ago; Mike NOVAK, and Don BOECK and many others who will be mentioned in months to come.

At this time less than half of the class has set their forms for a class gouge to me. Please urge everyone to do so asp since we want everyone to be included. I will endeavor to make changes in those forms already received until the last possible time, so please forward any change of address or status. Thank you for your many suggestions included with the forms received thus far. We will have a suite of rooms in Philly on Friday and Saturday nights of the .'^rmy-Navy game but room numbers will be posted in a later issue. I regret to say that AUGUST-SEPTEMBER,

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Sec'y, Ens. Edward A. Orr, Jr., USN 124A Magda Village Milton, Fla. 32570

Because of the combination of the June and July issues, I was not able to report earlier the sad death of our classmate, Chuck WOLF. Chuck died of cancer on 5 May in New York.

Shortly before graduation from Supply School, Chuck was sent to the Naval Hospital in Charleston, then was transferred to St. Albans.

Interment was in Long Island National Cemetery, where he was buried by his father who was killed in World War II. I'm sure we all share in the sadness felt by Chuck's wife, Muriel, and the other members of his family.

The equally sad news has been received that Keith HANSFORD was killed while practicing for carrier qualifications in VT-5 here at Pensacola.

All of us down here remember that when John Mickelson was in the hospital recuperating from his serious accident, it was Keith who was by his side every spare moment to help him pull through. This was the kind of friend that Keith Hansford was to everyone who knew him.

For further details about Chuck and Keith, see the Last Call.

Bob STANFIELD wrote from Corpus Christi where he and his NAO classmates received their wings in late May. Here is a list of their duty assignments: Brian KENNEDY, VP San Diego; Ted GALE, VP Moffett; Bob STANFIELD, NAS Corpus; John NELSON, VP McGuire; Les HASELTON, VP McGuire; Dave LAIZURE, VR McGuire; Wayne GOODROE, VR Moffett; Dick OLDS, VR Moffett; Mike PAUL, VR Moffett; Bill DAILEY, VP Brunswick; Pete REINIGER, VP Pax River; Tracey SCHINELLER, NAS Norfolk; Art CZERWONKY, VR McGuire; Terry HERRICK, VP Brunswick; Reau FOLK, VP San Diego; Tom KNAPP, VR Moffett; Bob LASSETER, VR Moffett; and Mark MUSHAM, VR Moffett.

Our roving PIO officer. Spike KARALEKAS, had a very exciting job during the Gemini 9 recovery operation. Spike was working with Recovery Task Force 140 and had the thrill of not only watching the entire splashdown right in front of the WASP, but also of meeting astronauts Stafford and Cernan. He was acting as assistant public affairs officer, working with the 85 national news media representatives aboard WASP for the operations. Back at his desk in Boston, Spike saw Ted M A C D E R M O T T and John READE, who were on their way to begin graduate work at MIT. Ed O'CONNOR wrote from Nuclear Power School in Bainbridge to announce that he and his wife, Arleen, became the proud parents of an 8 lb., 6 oz. boy, Edward Francis, Jr., on 21 March. Ed finished Submarine School on 21 March and will be at Bainbridge until 16 Sept.

One of my contemporaries here in Milton, Charlie SAPP, provided the following information. Pat SCOTT is now aboard USS CLAUDE JONES. It was previously homeported in Key West, but was transferred to Pearl Harbor, so Pat and his wife, Martha, will be in the Pacific sun for awhile. Charlie also received a wedding announcement from Martin HAMILTON who was married to the former Susan Phillips of Long Beach, Calif, on 18 June. Chariie also dug up an old letter from Bob and Judy ZITZEWITZ. After Supply School, Bob was assigned to USS INTREPID, and he and his wife now live in Newport News, Va. Speaking of Supply School, Roger STAUBACH and Fred MARLIN graduated on 2 June. Both of them received orders to Da Nang, Vietnam

When his ship returns home for a yard period, Andy and his wife. Barbie, will be moving to Long Beach. Andy sent a nice article about Pat DONNELLY which recendy appeared in Pacific Stars and Stripes. Pat is back for his second tour in Vietnam with MCBIO but has busy plans for the fall. First of all, Pat is getting married to Miss Mary-Anne Surface of Cocoa Beach, Florida in September. He is also going to attend Cambridge University on a Churchill Foundation scholarship.

Jette BROWNE wrote with some news from DesRon 3 which has been operating in the Tonkin Gulf and along the Vietnamese Coast conducting shore bombardment. Jette is aboard USS JOSEPH STRAUSS.

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Some very sad news was received from Mike MALONE, now stationed in Da Nang with the 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion. Mike reported that he read in Stars and Stripes of the death of Ron MEYER, who was with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, also in Vietnam. Mike also sent word about several other classmates.

Gary M A C L E O D , Danny MITCHELL, and Sim PACE were all platoon leaders with the 1st Battalion, 9th Marines. Danny was wounded and spent some time in the hospital in Da Nang, but made it out in time to see action in Operation Liberty, Sim was also wounded, but more seriously. Mike heard from Sim's company that he was evacuated to Japan.

Working in the same Battalion with Mike is Bob SULLIVAN. Al HOOF has a platoon of Ontos, and Johnny SUMMA is in charge of an engineering platoon around the airfield at AuHoa. The man who appears to have the greatest responsibility, however, is Ron WECHT. Ron, as the only officer left in his company, is a Company Commander with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines.

Joe FRAZAR is now with the 2nd Armored Division in Fort Hood, Tex. following completion of Armor School at Fort Knox, but is expecting orders to Vietnam.

Other new parents are Bob and Peg SULLIVAN who now have a red-haired little girl named Maureen.

Sec'y, Ens. Robert G. Johnson, Jr., USN USS MADDOX (DD-7S1> FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96601 With almost everyone off leave at this writing, the Navy is starting to get its first few days work from its new ensigns. Bob SPOONER, who is now in basic school at Quantico, is shown presenting our class crest on a bronze plaque to RAdm. W. F. Fitzgerald, Director of the Alumni Association, on behalf of our class.

Although not too much has come in yet from the east coast and Pensacola, things are quite busy on the west coast. Jack and Dee Dee HASTREITER are in Coronado with Jack on TAD orders. Pat DENNIS married Jack's sister Caryl in a June wedding, and will be stationed in San Diego also.

The Fleet Training Center, San Diego, is employing quite a few of us at present. Al MOTTA 87

and Bill RADCLIFFE finished OOD school and will be in San Francisco. Bob Johnson, Jim Hough, and Mike Dodge graduated together from communications school in August. Ken Lovett, Jerry Kerr, Gary Gray, and George Iwasko are in the class just starting.

Oak Shannon, Mike Ohmohundro, Tom Kimmel, and Joe Felty are in engineering school at the Naval Training Center. Rich McDONALD, Paul ROWE, John DOWNEY, and Ernie "A. J." SCHOFIELD are also in school in the San Diego area. Ernie is especially happy to be back on the road again!

On the east coast. Bo Wiley returned from two weeks in San Juan and reported to Officer's Basic School in Quantico. Sam LINCOLN is in Supply School with Chris LINGLE, and Larry EARLY. Mike SMITH, Larry's roommate in the Sixth Company, took his commission in the Air Force.

In sports news, Jimmy Lewis, Dick Salmon, and Howie Crisp were named to the 1966 AilAmerican lacrosse team. They were joined

by Owen McFADDEN for the annual All-Star game in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins Univ.

Congratulations to Jimmy for becoming the first player to receive the TurnbuU lacrosse trophy for three consecutive years. Incidentally, Jim finds surfing in La Jolla just about as easy this summer.

RAdm. Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, receives '66 class crest from Bob Spooner, Class President.

Homecoming activities expect a good turnout from our class this September. Also, for those who can make the Navy-Air Force game in Colorado Springs on 1 Oct., there will be a party at Bob Johnson's house in Denver following the game.

Anyone who is in close contact with our classmates on the east coast, Pensacola, or Nuclear Power schools, be sure to drop me a line and let us know what's doing.

ALUMNI CHAPTER NEWS ATLANTA Forty-five members and guests attended the meeting on 21 July in the Commissioned Officers' Mess (Closed), with president Gilmer G. Weston '23 in command. NAS Adanta will be the permanent headquarters for meetings which are normally scheduled on the third Thursday of the month.

Chapter officers, other than Cdr. Weston, are: LCdr. H. D. Scrymgeour '26, vice president; Capt. W. E. Carver '42, secretary-treasurer, and Capt. J. H. Adams '24 and Capt. J. H. S. Johnson '32, board members.

Naval Academy alumni in the Adanta area, permanent residents or visitors, are urged to attend. For additional information contact Capt.

W. E. Carver, Commanding Officer, NAS Adanta.

Millard '38, E. A. McDonald '31, R. G. Gilbert '31, H. G. Brousseau '24, C. A. Marinke '38, G. A. Buccola '54, W. E. Haycock '22, A. Fisher '22, H. Ingram '22, and two guests, R. H. Currier and Asa S. Phillips, Jr.

CARACAS The Annual NAAA golf tourney and barbecue were held on 30 July with the golf played at the Caracas Country Club. A total of 16 members and guests played golf, with the Ambassador attending and winning the second place cup for low gross. Other winners were Capt.

Paul George, the new naval attache, taking first place gross, and Mr. Henry Rodner taking third place gross. The low cup went to Lt. Royal Collette of the Naval Mission; second net went to RAdm. Medina Sauce of the Venezuelan Navy, and third to Dan Henry.

BOSTON The May meeting, the final meeting of the 1965-66 season, was held at the Officers' Club of the Charlestown Navy Yard. The election of officers for the new year was held, and an informal discussion of the activities and needs of the Alumni Association and the Navy.

Walt Toner '43, outgoing president, reviewed the growth of the Boston Chapter and pointed out that it was now eighth in size in the world.

The slate of officers was unanimously voted into office.

The meeting was turned over to the new president who conducted a stimulating discussion.

All members were encouraged to submit names of possible speakers for the coming year, and to further increase the membership and activity of the present members.

Attending were W. B. Sieglaff '31, S. PuUen '22, E. E. Conrad '38, O. M. Read '11, T. F. Donohue '27, M. Cole '16, W. H. Buracker '20, T. H. Suddath '38, F. P. Mitchell '29, K. G. Crompton, Jr. '54, G. G. Tallau '56, R. T .

Spoffard '30, M. B. DuffiU '27, W. J. Toner '43, T. T. Craven '25, A. K. Tyree '36, R. S. Eastman '42, W. D. Coleman '32, J. A. Glick '26, R. C. 88

From the left: Henry F. Rodner '43, Daniel Henry '38, the Hon. Maurice Bernbaum, U. S. Ambassador to Venezuela, RAdm. Orlando Medina and Capt. P. J. George, U. S. Naval Attache.

Members and their families adjourned to the hilltop home of Mr. Henry Rodner after the tournament for the barbecue, swimming and cup presentation. A total of 78 people attended the barbecue which lasted well into the evening.

During the regular August luncheon the following members were present: Dan Abercrombie, Rex Kelley, Lou Scliris, Henry Rodner, Nat Heller, Dean Abrahamson, Jim McKinney, Roy

Collette and Carlos S. Tovar. Guests and prospective members were Tom Cormac '48 (West Point), Cdr. Manuel Diaz Ugueto, VN and Maj. Americo Sardo, USMC. The secretary of the chapter is Cdr. Carlos S. Tovar, VN, who replaces Cdr. Lou Scliris, USN '45 who has been transferred to Paris as assistant marine manager for Esso Standard.

CENTRAL FLORIDA A special joint dinner meeting with the local Military Academy Alumni Association chapter members was held in May at the Patrick Air Force Base Officers' Club. One alumnus of the Air Force Academy attended and was welcomed to the group.

In June RAdm. Jack S. Dorsey, COM Six, spoke at the regular luncheon meeting when he emphasized the Navy's contribution to the action in Vietnam. In addition to chapter members the commanding officer of the Naval Ordnance Test Unit at Patrick AFB, Capt. Walter Chimiak, USN, and several of his officers attended, as well as several officers from the local Naval Reserve Units.

Chapter officers for the new year are James J. Vaughn '33, president; William L. Graham '45, vice president. Members of the board of directors are R. W. Dole '22, E. J. Sullivan '27, H. E. Surface '38, and D. N. Inbusch '38. R. E. Lawrence '39, who has been acting secretary, left in July for Long Beach, Calif.

Alumni arriving in or passing through Missileland will be given a hearty welcome at the luncheon meetings held on the third Saturday of each month, in the Cocoa Beach-Cape Canaveral area.

CORONADO Sixty-seven members and guests attended the quarterly meeting on 14 July at the Officers' Club, Nortii Island. VAdm. R. E. Libby '22, chapter president, presided.

RAdm. Monroe, ComPhibTraPac who was scheduled to talk on amphibious forces in VietS H I P M A T E

nam, was unable to attend but was very ablv "•fP£!J«"ted by his aide and flag lieutenant, Lt. Al Thompson.

Among those attending were Admirals Barbey, Sprague, Sanders, Ekstrom, Larson, Huffman and Kiland—to name a few of the flag officers vvho have consistendy shown much interest in the Coronado chapter. 8 Sept. was the scheduled date for the next meeting.

December—^Dance; possibly widi USNA midshipman as special guest.

Any visiting or transient alumnus can contact Dean L. Strong, chapter secretary, at Gladstone 4-0633 at any hour of tire day for information about chapter activities. Officers are: president, C. D. Mcintosh '51; vice president, Phihp B. Suhr '49; secretary. Dean L. Strong '53, and treasurer, William Campbell '52.

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A get-together was held at the Coral Gables Country Club on 30 July, when attending were: Capt. E. G. Oberiin '05, Capt. M. E. Crist '20, Capt. W. E. Zimmerman '22, Cdr. Vincent Gallagher '22, Mr. Oliver Alford '22, Mr. Jewilt '22, LCdr. Walter Ginn '23, RAdm. A. Warburton '24, Cdr. Elmer C. "Turk" Powell '27, RAdm. Richard Poor '33 and Mr. Frank Wirth '37.

LOS ANGELES A run-down of recent and future meetings of the chapter follows: 20 April—At Hyatt House East; speaker, Johnny Lindell, former Yankee great, now with the Angel front office. Subject: an insight into the inner workings of big league baseball with emphasis on the Angels.

18 May—.A.t Allen Center; speaker, Capt. E. L. Huie, USN, Chief of Staff for Naval Reserve Training, 11th Naval District. Subject: Naval Reserve activities, and Vietnam. Annual NROTC sword awards were presented to NROTC midshipmen at UCLA on 18 May, review; sword presented by RAdm. Carlton B. Jones. At USC on 12 May, parade; sword presented by Phil Suhr.

22 June—At Allen Center. Double feature program: Emmett Quady '43 reported on his attendance at the National Trustees Meeting in Annapolis, and John F. McGrew '51, principal of the Duarte High School, spoke on "Contemporary problems in education as seen by an alumnus/educator."

July—Family cruise postponed until August; no meeting. A card of condolence was sent to Mrs. William M. Montgomery, wife of Mr. Montgomery '42, who died last March. Her home is at 21210 Western Ave., Torrance.

19 Aug.—Family cruise in USS ENGLAND, new guided missile destroyer, around CatalinaSan Clemente Island area; several exercises demonstrated by ship's new equipment.

21 Aug.—At Allen Center; speaker, Al White, famous B-70 pilot.

October—Probably the third Wednesday, the 19th, to be confirmed in Sept. bulletin; ladies invited. Speaker, the Hon. Craig Hosmer, Rep. (R) 32nd District, recendy returned from Vietnam. Subject: his version of Vietnam situation vs. Washington, D. C. viewpoint.

November—Army-Navy game; details to fol-

On 27 Aug. a barbecue was held at the Homestead AFB Officers' Club.

CLASS NEWS Turk Powell, president of the Miami Chapter who has been keeping a list of officers retired in South Florida the last few years, believes it would be of note to publish a list of '27 living in this area.

In Miami 6—Hill, Gates, Cross and Powell; St. Petersburg—Kaitner, Tague, Moore and Davies; Winter Park—Allen, Stone and Piper; Sarasota—Lampman; Oklawa—Pfingstag; Gulf Breeze—Ashley; Melrose—Dutterman and Sullivan; Orange Park—Allan and Thorne; Boca Raton—Brockman; Jupiter—Cruthers; Ft. Peirce —Stallings; Ozona—Garcia; Indialantic—Levin; Gainesville—Nickelson; Crystal River—Peppers, and at Stuart—Knowles.

MILWAUKEE A delightful spring cocktail and dinner meeting was held on 10 June, when alumni and their ladies gathered at the fashionable Cudworth American Legion Post on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Attending were Jim and Carolyn Arnold '56, Ted and Susie Cheney '58, Rus and Mike Eaton '44, Bill and Lu McCabe '48A, Dick and Mary Ellen Sheridan '50, Barney and Ceata Thielges '43, Jim and Barbara Toal '51, and Jim and Pat Winters '57.

Plans were made for future activities, to include a possible Lake Michigan cruise, a summer dinner and play, and a fall picnic.

NEWPORT A color film, "The Navy at Newport," was shown at the conclusion of the chapter dinner meeting on 28 June in the Fleet Room of the Officers' Club, Naval Base.

Present were P. C. Bennett '56, G. H. Bowdey '07, T. Brown '35, J. P. Carney '21, Capt. M. M. Cloukey, D. Carlson '29, W. M. Foster '30, F. S.

Phil Suhr '49 presents the Los Angeles Chapter Cup and Sword to Marine Second Lieutenant Bob Lange at the University of Southern California Naval ROTC graduation dress parade.

Holmes '18, (iol. A. Mangini, D. Olney '30, J. W. Rankin '08, F. Robbins '23, S. Umsted '15, and C. McR. Winslow '24.

At the regular dinner meeting held in the Fleet Room on 31 May, Mr. Dan Marvelle and Mr. John Flynn gave a talk on the America Cup Races and sailboat racing.

Attending were: G. H. Bowdey '07, T. Brown '35, J. P. Carney '21, Capt. M. M. Cloukey, W. M. Foster '30, S. H. Ingersoll '21, L. L. Long '39, H. H. Mcllhenny '27, R. P. Nicholson '37, D. W. Olney '30, G. L. Purmont '25, J. W. Rankin '08, E. L. Robertson '31, F. L. Robbins '23, Col. M. C. Shattuck, P. C. Staley '33, G. Morgan '16, J. B. Weiler '31, S. Umsted '15.

PENINSULA Members of the Peninsula chapter attended a pop concert on 28 Aug. with Arthur Fiedler conducting members of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. This was held at Frost Amphitheater on the Stanford University campus.

Many members gathered at the Moffett Field Officers' Mess after the concert for cocktails and buffet dinner.

September—winery tour and dinner October—day-at-the-races (Bay Meadows) November—dinner and theater December—open Jan./Feb.—annual meeting Alumni transferring to the San Francisco Peninsula area for duty, or settling there after retirement are encouraged to call or write the chapter president, Capt. Frank Wheeler, USN (Ret.) '35, 27174 Elena Drive, Los Altos Hills (948-0898), or the chapter secretary, LCol. Bernard Giebler, USMC (Ret.) '42, 862 Bremerton Drive, Sunnyvale (245-2401) to receive a copy of the chapter roster of alumni and a schedule of activities.

RICHMOND A luncheon and cocktails meeting was held in September, when plans were made to charter a bus for members to attend the Duke-Navy game at Annapolis on 5 Nov. Information can be obtained concerning future meetings by contacting Robert A. Keyer '24, P. O. Box 7234, Richmond, Va. 23221.

SEATTLE The June meeting consisted of a cocktail hour, dinner, business meeting and program. Mr. William L. Wilton, vice president of the Trust Department, Peoples National Bank, talked on the economics of inflation. He was introduced

by Harvey Lasell.

Chapter president Jim McCallum extended a farewell to Bob SchelUng who is the new Chief of Staff to COM 14. Thanks were given to Adm. Towner for a very successful spring dance.

Members attending were Eric L. Barr '11, C. B. Bergquist '42, D. C. Brown '26, J. L. Brown '23, O. M. Browne, Jr. '30, Jim Burrow '33, E. E. Caristen '39, Owen E. Cartmel '23.

Bert Cassels '22, Jack Colley '32, C. D. Emory '21, T. C. Fauntz '27, W. E. Ferrall '27, Eari Finney '32, Jim Flenniken '32, Robert R. Fox, Jr. '22, M. W. Graybill '26.

And C. F. Greber '21, F. L. Hetter '27, C. D. Jewell, Jr. '45, D. F. Krick '30, R. M. LaBarron '46, H. L. Lasell '39, J. N. Longfield '45, F. Mackie, Jr. '26, A. A. Martin, guest; J. L. McCallum '35, Robert A. O'Neill '38, H. E. Tegan '22, J. W. Rogers '18, Bob Schelling '38.

C. B. Stevens '30, C. H. Thompson '22, Wells Thompson '28, C. Towner '24, E. B. Uhler '45, N. E. Walker '27, Charies S. Weeks '25, J. L. Wilfong '26, and Bill Wilton, guest.

The target date for the completion of a new, revised directory of alumni in the Seatde area was 1 Sept.

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Three alumni chairs are now available. They make handsome and appreciated gifts.

The chairs are made of northern yellow birch—expert workmanship—attractive black and gold coloring—highest quality throughout—proportions just right. The rocker comes with black arms only.

Shipped in cartons from Gardner, Mass., by express collect. Prices: the A d m i r a l , $33.00, the Commodore, $22.00, the Rocker, $29.00.

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You can run through the whole alphabet and still not adequately describe the NAVAL ACADEMY EMBLEMS we hove imported. These crests embroidered on Navy blue patches are ideal for blazers or for application to decorative material. Can also be suitably framed. Gold bullion - silver thread - a touch of red on the torches - must be seen to be appreciated.

USNA Alumni Association sole distributor of these official crests. Price $17.50 each, including impon duty, packing, and mailing charges. Supply limited. If you already have a blazer, order your crest now.

Note to ladies—how about a gift for him? Father's Day—June Week—Graduation.

High quality blazers are available through arrangements made with Harry Peddicord & Son. Ready-made $60.00, including crest; immediate delivery.

Mail this

USNA Alumni Association, Inc., Alumni House, Annapolis, M d .

coupon or write direct to the

Enclosed is $

for the following:

. . . USNA embroidered crests @ $17.50

\ Moke checks payable to: U.S.N.A. Alumni Association

. . . Ready-made Navy blazer with USNA crest @ $60.00 .

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Long, Regular, Short (circle one)

This is how closely we'd like you to look at any 1967 GM car.

Run your fingers along the interior trim. Slam a door. Check the way things fit. Look in spots you wouldn't ordinarily look in. Try the windows.

Listen to the engine. A n d then see if you're not genuinely impressed with the workmanship. A n d the obvious care that went into it.

You will be.

Because GM cars have never been sounder. They've never been better.

But if you can't spare the time to go over one of our cars with a fine tooth comb, don't worry about a thing. We've taken care of that already.

Back at the factory.

General Motors CHEVROLET . PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE • BUICK • CADILLAC • WITH BODY BY FISHER