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Shipmate ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440)

Executive Director W. S. BUSIK, '43 Captain U . S. Navy (Retired)

FEATURES 1982 Alumni Tour and Cruise Program Editorial: Pearl Harbor, Then and Now

Executive Secretary BARRIE ISLEV-PETERSEN

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

December, 1981

Volume 44, Number 10

Services

Director of Development LAMAR W. (MARK) T U Z O , '52 Commander, U. S. Navy (Retired)

Director of Publications and Editor ROY C. SMITH, III '34 Captain, USNR (Retired)

Assistant Editor JAMES J. M c D O N A L D Commander, U . S. Navy (Retired)

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Pearl Harbor Revisited

by RAdm. Kemp Tolley USN (Ret.)

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History Memorialized

by Cdr. Guy Anselmo USNR (Ret.)

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Lucky LAMSON

by Capt. Walter T. Jenkins USN (Ret.) I'll Never Drink Your Water

by Prof. Claude P. Lemieux The Marshall H. Cox Fund

by Prof. John D. Yarbro

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ANNUAL REPORT President's Assessrrient 35 Executive Director's Report 36 FY '81 Annual Fund 37 Honor Roll of Alumni Donors 38 Bequests and Memorials, Corporate and Foundation Gifts Audit Report 64

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DEPARTMENTS Editorial Assistant CORDELIA R I C H A R D S

Contributors' Biographies Sea Breezes 3 The Mail Boat 5 All Hands 9 Officers & Trustees 20 Lucky Bag of Books 25 Capitol Hill 28

A Few Inches From The Yard 31 Navy Sports 32 Gift List and Order Form 67 Class News 68 Chapter News 111 Last Call 114 Classified Services 119

Opinions expressed in Shipmate are those of the authors. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or attitude of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, its officers or the editorial staff. All pictures are official Department of Defense photographs unless otherwise credited.

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The Alumni House deodar tree in its annual Christmas decor.

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Contributors' Biographies REAR ADMIRAL KEMP TOLLEY USN (RET.) Kemp Tolley '29, now a gentleman farmer and historian in rural Maryland, spent most of his career in the Orient, including three years as a Russian language student in Shanghai, Tsientsin and Harbin, and two tours on the Yangtze Patrol. He is the author of Cruise of the Lanikai, describing that schooner's flight from Corregidor to safety in Australia when the Pearl Harbor attack obviated her use as bait in the Far East, and of Yangtze Patrol, the only complete history of that distant operation. Having had much intelligence duty, including Moscow during WW II, he retains a keen interest in history as related to current affairs.

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

CAPTAIN WALTER T. JENKINS USN (RET.) "Jenks" Jenkins '30 was serving in the USS LAMSON (DD367) at the time of Pearl Harbor, the basis of this story. He was Gunnery Officer on the Staff of ComNorPacFor during the Aleutian Campaign. As Operations Officer on the Staff of ComPhibGru Three he participated in the Inchon Landings and later, in that billet for RAdm. F. X. Mclnerney, the first combined US Pacific Fleet/Forces Operation following WW II. He had command of USS WINSTON (AKA94) and USS ADIRONDACK (AGCI6). His many ordnance assignments included Head of Department Ordnance and Gunnery, USNA, 1952 through 1954 and, prior to retirement, Chairman, Armed Services Explosives Safety Board.

PROFESSOR CLAUDE P. LEMIEUX (RET.) Claude Lemieux came to the French Section of USNA in 1940 after study at Northern Michigan State, U of Florida, Louisiana State U. (B. A.), Marquette U. and Middlebury French School (M.A.). Postwar study took him to Yale, Cornell, Lille, Munich, Kiel, and Leningrad Universities. In 1942 he initiated the first Russian program at USNA, writing four of the basic texts. His contributions in the professional area include foreign Editor of USNIP (1942-1979), Editor and President, American Ass'n. of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (1953-56). From 1947 to 1972 he made annual field trips to Western Europe and, since 1956, the Soviet Union.

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

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

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

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

RICHARD J. LANGFORD Rich Langford '82 is the first set 11th Company Adjutant. He is majoring in English and plans for a career as a Navy or Marine aviator after graduation in May. Rich is from Staten Island, New York.

PROFESSOR JOHN D. YARBRO Professor Yarbro joined the USNA faculty (Languages) in 1944 and has been Senior Professor, department Chairman, and Chairman, Civilian Faculty Affairs Committee. He is manager of the Olmsted Scholars program and of the Cox Fund programs for midshipman summer study abroad.

An honors graduate of Kentucky, he received the M.A. from Columbia and did further graduate work at Columbia, Middlebury, the Sorbonne and other European universities. He began his teaching career at the Lycfee in Rennes, France. He belongs to Phi Beta Kappa, the Modern Language Association and other professional groups.

Shipmate, December 1981

Paul Schratz

Steeple Shaking at NDU There is an encouraging air of intellectual yeasting at the National Defense University these days. The NDU, you will recall, is what used to be the National War College, plus the Industrial College of the Armed Services (ICAF), both now under joint command as a "university". The idea was carried even further a few months ago when the Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk joined the university so that today all our joint schools are under a single officer. The President, NDU is also "unified": LGen. John Pustay USAF is a 1954 Naval Academy grad, the first member of his class to make both two and three star rank, and he holds a doctorate from the University of Denver.

The mission of War College is to prepare senior officers for major command and staff responsibilities. The major combat commands worldwide are unified, under the control of the Secretary of Defense as deputy commander in chief. The services are empowered only to "provide, train, and equip" combat forces for the unified commands.

Since the service chiefs do not command combat forces and since all combat forces are under unified command, one may well ask, why should not the education of those commanders also be under unified control.

Why shouldn't the Naval Air and Army War Colleges join the university? A bit of background may be helpful.

General Eisenhower, as Army Chief of Staff after World War II, closed down the Army War College at Fort McNair and founded the National War College in its stead. Ike's experience as Supreme Commander in Europe convinced him that the scope of modern war had long transcended a single service view. Broadened political responsibilities required an understanding of grand strategy by both diplomatic and military officials, and the NWC student body therefore, includes foreign service as well as the land, sea and air officers. Eisenhower also urged the Navy not to reopen the Naval War College in 1946 but to establish an Armed Forces Staff college at Newport in its place. Military education in its entirety then would have been under JCS control.

Neither the Army nor the Navy supported Eisenhower. Naval leaders, riding the crest of a superbly conducted World War II, which strongly emphasized the the indispensable role of sea power, insisted on reopening its war college for the study of maritime strategy. Since Newport would be unavailable for the Staff College, the Navy Shipmate, December 1981

turned over a tract in Norfolk known as Ben Morrell swamp, where the Armed Forces Staff College survives, quite successfully, thank you, to the present day.

Following Eisenhower's tour as Chief of Staff, an Army board under LGen. Eddy, in June 1949, strongly urged that an Army War College be reestablished to "fill the gap" in the system for providing "adequate instruction for officers. . . at these higher levels." The Army War College was reborn at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., and the infant Air Force, not to be outdone, opened its war college within the vast Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

The Air Force went further. Concluding that the senior services were still not developing basic concepts and doctrines for joint planning and operations to the extent required by the international situation, they recommended a top level National Security University under the NSC-JCS. It would consist of a senior College of Military Grand Strategy, an intermediate Armed Forces Staff and Industrial College, and at the bottom, service schools for strategy and service support functions at Command and Staff level. The Air Force also wanted the JCS, in conjunction with the University, to develop national defense doctrines and concepts for military and other elements of national power.

When Eisenhower became president he made one more attempt to put all the service war colleges under JCS control. His irritation with the Navy soon re-emerged.

Though he chose Newport for his summer White House, with headquarters in the Naval Base Commander's office only a few feet from the War College, he pointedly refused to recognize its existence.

It was the Navy that came up with the compromise which again averted JCS control. On the argument that the study of maritime strategy required independent control of the curriculum, the Navy agreed only to an informal semi-annual meeting of all the war college commandants and key staff members to work out common problems.

The round-robin meetings have been successful; they have continued for over twenty years. As the individual who dreamed up the compromise, I have had more than an ordinary interest.

Meanwhile, however, "under new management" at the National Defense University has meant far-reaching change in the old order. On the Greek theory that "Nothing is permanent except change," General Pustay emphasizes "steeple shaking" — at-

tempts to meet the challenges of the future rather than preserve the form of the past. Increased emphasis has been placed on the fundamental missions of the National War College and ICAF. The National will stress strategy at theater level for joint and combined forces, the development and analysis of national security policy, and increased emphasis on the study of the art of war. ICAF will stress excellence in mobilization preparedness and deployment planning.

To further those objectives three new centers have been created, a Strategic Concepts Development Center for planning and conduct of war at theater level, a Mobilization Concepts Development Center to study industrial preparedness, mobilization and deployment planning, and Gaming and Simulation Center lo test, evaluate and support educational objectives. Each of the centers will be staffed by full time professionals — "action intellectuals" preferred — charged to do innovative thinking and provide objective evaluation of emerging policy and free-thinking, unconstrained alternatives for use of national decision makers.

The new NDU initiatives are timely.

Secretary of Defense Weinberger, in response to demands by a congressional Reform Caucus to look at alternatives to military policies, recently directed the JCS to organize a free-swinging group of second guessers, "bright, articulate thinkers not identified with any schools of thought, ideologies or hobby horses." The new analysis group, Weinberger directed, will be attached to the Strategic Concepts Development Center at the NWC. Weinberger and his deputy Frank Carlucci plan to meet with the analysts monthly in "free-wheeling, informal give and take sessions in an environment of maximum confidentiality."

Aggressive "steeple shaking" leadership may soon put the NDU in a class by itself.

If so, the question will again arise on the role of the service war colleges. Will the Naval War College welcome or resist new attempts at JCS control? If yes, will the study of sea power gradually fall into decline as some fear? Or will the War College itself fall into decline as others fear?

Stay tuned for further discussion.

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The Mail Boat Where Was I on 7 December 1941?

Shipmate.On 7 December I94I I was C O . of USS BONITA (SS-I65). We were submerged in the Gulf of Darien, northeast of Columbia, looking for German submarines with orders to "seek, identify and destroy" any Axis shipping encountered. We had been in the Gulf for four days, submerged in daytime and surfaced at night.

Upon surfacing, we received a message, "A state of war exists between the U.S. and Japan." We continued on course to Coco Solo, C.Z., arriving at 1300 on 9 December after a hassle with the breakwater net guard, activated during our patrol.

Upon arrival at the Sub Base our Division Com asked us if we had heard about Pearl Harbor. We said, " N o , " and he asked how soon we could get underway to transit the Canal. I repUed "As soon as we topped off in fuel and food." We were ready by 1500, but the locks were not until 0700 the 10th.

We were then the first combatant ship to make the westbound transit after Pearl Harbor.

S.G. Nichols '26 Shipmate:At the time of the first attack on Pearl Harbor, about 0800,1 was at Mass in St. Patrick's Church in Honolulu. There had been considerable firing of Coast Auxiliary batteries previously, but it did seem strange that the Army would be having target practice on Sunday.

Shoilly after the service began, the Pastor ascended the pulpit to announce that Pearl Harbor was being attacked and no one was to leave the church until an "all clear" announcement had been made. The congregation remained about two hours before it came. All mihtary personnel were then directed by radio to report to their duty stations as soon as possible. Needless to say, the Pearl Harbor area was in a mess. We were told to remain under cover until conditions calmed down, then those of us in ship Repair were assigned various areas around the Navy Yard to render what assistance we could.

Families were being evacuated to Honolulu as transportation was available.

Cdr. B. E. Manseau '22 , Hull Superintendent, asked me to drive his family into town.

About sundown I left Pearl in an official car with Mrs. Manseau and their three daughters. The drive to Honolulu under darkened conditions was a frightful experience for the children, especially being stopped frequently at intersections by guards and MPs who demanded identifications. The Shipmate, December 1981

traffic was extremely slow and limited, it taking about two hours to get to the city.

After dropping off my passengers, I made my way home only to be told that my wife and daughter had to be removed to an area in the rear of Honolulu — Pacific Heights, as I recall. Our home was on Ocean View Drive, near Diamond Head, and it was expected that any possible Japanese landings would be made in that area.

E.B. Arrago '22

very close to our vantage point. A 40 mm battery, somewhere back in the cane fields, opened fire on them. Fortunately, the gunners were lousy and didn't hit anything.

Soon after the attack began, our Commanding Officer, who was visiting over the weekend with friends in quarters in the Navy Yard, called to direct that all personnel be armed and equipped as infantry as rapidly as possible for movement to the Marine Barracks in the Yard, to become part of a mobile force that was being organized to counter any amphibious landing the Japanese might attempt. It was a bit of a scramble, but we assembled a reasonably organized outfit at the barracks about noon. A battalion command post was set up in a vacant office and telephone communication immediately established with the rear echelon at camp. Not long thereafter, the battalion surgeon called to report that he had received word from an Army source that it was possible that the water supply to the Navy Yard might have been contaminated by enemy agents. He wanted a check on the potability of the water, because the camp got its water from one main line to the Yard, which ran very close to the camp. I passed this request on to the duty officer in the front office, and we alerted our troops to go thirsty for awhile.

Shipmate: At 0700, Sunday, 7 December 1941,1 was seated at breakfast under sunny Hawaiian skies at a place called Salt Lake Camp — later to be known as Camp Catlin, a supply center for Marine Corps forces in the Pacific. It was situated in some sugar cane fields, about 4 miles toward Honolulu from Pearl Harbor, and was very close to the main flight pattern from Hickam Field. The camp was in the very early stages of construction, mostly tents, with a few buildings for BOQ's, showers and heads. It was probably of no interest to the Japanese, if they even knew about it.

I arrived in Pearl Harbor on 1 December with the third, and last echelon of the 4th Marine Defense Battalion, FMF, which had been hastily ordered from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in October. The 4th was equipped with 3" anti-aircraft, 40 mm anti-aircraft, and .50 cal. anti-aircraft machine gun batteries, with three batteries of 5" naval guns rigged for shore firing as coast defense weapons. Just before leaving GTMO we had received a search radar and three fire control radars for the 3" AA batteries, but no trained personnel to operate them. As Battalion Communication Officer, my knowledge of these wonders was only that gained from some Buck Rogers-type comic strips. But on 7 December all of this equipment, with the exception of the search radar, was still in shipping condition — gummed up with cosmoline. The search radar had been placed in operation somewhere in Oahu.

A short time later, our assistant supply officer came to check in after making a trip to the ammunition dump to get ammo for the rifles and .30 cal. machine guns. First he decided to get a cold drink from the scuttlebutt in the passageway — he hadn't gotten the word. While he was drinking, a Marine PFC from the barracks command came up to the cooler and waited very politely until the officer finished his drink. He then hung this sign on the fountain — "Do Not Drink — Water Poisoned."

P.S. Just another one of the many, many unfounded rumors that flourished during that hectic period.

William N. McGill '35

When the festivities started, those of us in camp had a bleacher view of the spectacle.

It was a very gloomy scene to see Japanese planes swarming all over the place at will.

One came slowly over the camp at low altitude and one of the .50 cal. machine gun crews tried to fire at it, but the weapon was too full of cosmoline to function. The explosions at Pearl Harbor and nearby Hickam Field, and the great clouds of smoke rising over those areas, gave evidence of the tragedy that was being staged in both places. The B-17's that arrived during the fracas, passed

Shipmate: On the morning of 7 December, 1941,1 was in command of a destroyer-type seaplane tender, the WILLIAM B . PRESTON, at anchor in a small bay north of Zamboanga in the Philippines. We had four or five PBYs at anchor about a hundred yards from us.

Shortly after daylight we received a very short dispatch from the Admiral in Manila saying only, "Japan has commenced hostilities; govern yourself accordingly". I had no idea where they had commenced hostilities — San Francisco, Alaska,

Panama, Hawaii or perhaps Manila. The only way I could think sensibly to govern myself accordingly was to up anchor and move away from our seaplanes so that, in case the Japs should fly over us and bomb us, they wouldn't sink both the ship and the planes. We had just dropped anchor about a mile away from our planes when things really started to happen.

About fifteen Jap planes appeared low over the horizon and started a low altitude bombing attack at us — nine at our PBY's and six at the PRESTON. I slipped anchor and started zigging and zagging at top speed. I was an aviator myself and noticed that the Jap planes were coming in low and down wind. I remembered that when I had practiced low altitude bombing runs, low and down wind, (we had, of course, practiced from all directions and altitudes) I had always had a tendency to overshoot the target. I thought to myself, maybe the Japs might do the same thing. 1 kept an eye on them and when I thought them to be at about the right dropping angle I would zig into them. Sure enough all their bombs dropped over us — lucky I hadn't zagged away from them. After they had dropped their bombs they turned, flew up wind to their first attack position and started a second attack, again low and down wind. I, of course, did the same thing, zigged into them, and again all their bombs dropped over us. After their second attack they all flew away, back to their carrier no doubt, to rearm themselves with more bombs.

In the meanwhile all our planes at their buoys had been bombed and all had been sunk. I returned to the vicinity and picked up all the survivors, and, to use a common expression, "got the hell out of there". We had been the first ship to be attacked in the Philippines.

Etheridge Grant '21 Shipmate: Here's a copy of my action report to C.O. Scouting Six for 7 December 1941: 1. I took off from the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE in 6-S-IO at 0615 on the morning of 7 December 1941, and, in company with 6-S-5 proceeded on a scouting flight to a distance of 150 miles on true track 080° from Pt. Option. No contacts were made.

2. In accordance with instructions I proceeded toward Ford Island upon completion of the scouting mission. When we reached a position somewhere between Kaui and Oahu I observed several planes effecting a rendezvous ahead of me on the port bow at an altitude of about 1500 feet. At this time we were flying 500 feet and 1 was getting a radio bearing on KGU. I thought the planes sighted were U.S. Army planes. Shortly thereafter I shifted back to voice and heard White 16 broadcast that Pearl Harbor was being attacked and then heard 6-B-3 broadcast, "Don't shoot, I'm a friendly Navy plane." I continued to Oahu, arriving at about 0835, discovered that Pearl Harbor had been bombed and realized that the planes sighted earlier were enemy planes.

3. We were unable to get into Ford Island on the first attempt due to anti-aircraft fire from shore and ship batteries in and around Pearl, so returned to the vicinity of Barbers Point. Here I was joined by three more Scouting SIX planes and two Bombing SIX planes. Circled in the area between Barbers Point and Ewa Field for several minutes at an altitude of 400 to 500 feet. During this time I saw a number of what I believed to be enemy fighters overhead at about 4000', but we were not attacked.

4. Then proceeded to a point about 10 miles south of Barbers Point during what I believed was the third attack on Pearl. I saw a number of bomb explosions, some in the water, but did not see any of the planes in their dive due to the cloud of smoke over Pearl Harbor. After the attack the enemy planes effected a rendezvous south-west of Barbers Point and I broadcast this information by voice radio. As I was getting low on fuel I proceeded toward Ford Island as soon as A A fire had subsided.

5. Landed at Ewa Field but was advised not to stay on the ground there as they had been heavily machine gunned and had lost nearly all their planes. Took off and proceeded toward Ford Island accompanied by 6-S-5 and 6-S-8. Effected a safe landing at Ford Island although heavy anti-aircraft fire was encountered while making the approach to the field. The remaining four planes turned back and landed at Ewa. One of these planes had been hit by gun fire but neither the pilot nor the passenger were injured and the damage to the plane was minor.

6. The planes were armed with 500 lb. bombs and refueled and we stood by for orders. At 1210 took off in company with eight other VSB planes, led by Lieutenant Cdr. H. L. Hopping, USN, in 6-S-l, to search a Sector 330° to 030° (T) from Kaena Point. Accompanied by 6-S-8, pilot and 6-S-5,1 searched the sector 010° to 030° (T) to a distance of 200 miles from Kaena Point but made no contacts. Returned to Ford Island and landed at 1545.

W. E. Gallaher '31 Shipmate: Where was I when Pearl Harbor erupted? I was lying in the bunk in the Captain's sea cabin in HMS RENOWN, listening.

Or at least that is where I was when I heard about it.

RENOWN was anchored in Scapa Flow at the time and I was on board as a Naval Observer. What I was supposed to be observing, I have never quite been able to figure out, even to this day, but that's where I was.

It had been pitch dark since the middle of the afternoon and dinner in the wardroom had passed very pleasantly, finally breaking up into bridge groups, bull sessions and solitary readers of the most recent available issue of the London Times. After a while I bid everyone good night and retreated to the Captain's sea cabin, which Captain Daniels had kindly put at my disposal while we were in port.

By the time that I had finished the whodunit it must have been about midnight, so I turned in and started listening. The conning tower rose just forward of the sea cabin and it seems that periodically, for no known reason, a loud clank came from the base of this structure. For decades the Royal Navy had attempted to track down this strange happening, but without success, and finally concluded that a mysterious being, known as the Ghost of the Lower Conning Tower, was responsible.

Naturally, I had been regaled with a variety of accounts of the doings of this creature, who lived in the bowels of the ship somewhere near the base of the conning tower, and whose malignant influence was said to be exercised most strongly in the Captain's sea cabin. I had, up until then, experienced nothing that could have been attributed in any way to the ghost, but, still, before going to sleep, I often wondered about it.

Just before I dropped off, the door opened and Lt. Burchill, the Canadian RDF Officer stuck his head in the cabin.

"Hey, Bill," he said, "I hear that the Japs have just bombed Pearl Harbor, and have sunk most of your fleet."

Accustomed to ribbing of all varieties, I was not unduly disturbed by this. "Where did you hear this preposterous allegation?"

I asked.

"It came over the radio."

"Ha! Ha!" I said. "Now please go away.

I want to get some sleep."

"Oh, all right," said he, "but ifyou don't believe it, go and look at the wardroom bulletin board." He went off to continue work on his RDF gear, which wasn't working very well.

Scarcely had he left before there was a loud clank from the conning tower. Regarding this as a strong hint from the ghost, I got up and went down to the wardroom bulletin board. On it was pinned a message blank on which appeared the message: From: The Prime Minister To: Whom it May Concern Commence hostilities against Japan, repeat, Japan.

William Outerson '32 Shipmate: My ensign Journal entries show that, at 1100 Sunday, 7 December I94I in the Puget Sound Navy Yard, "quarters" was sounded in USS COLORADO and the XO, Cdr. J. H. Jacobson, announced over the PA system that Pearl Harbor had been heavily bombed by the Japanese and we were at war.

BB-45 was then tied up helplessly at dockside for a rewinding of her main alternators. Scuttlebutt had it that this had been an act of sabotage by a crew member with . a "German accent" who had deserted ship after putting "phonograph needles in the electrical cables."

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(AVP-I2), MACKINAC ( A V P - 1 3 ) and HMS WARSPITE. All ships were behind nets and two hulks awaiting refit, PROMETHEUS and AROOSTOOK, were immediately moored port side to COLORADO for torpedo defense.

Almost immediately, WARSPITE signalled

over, "Welcome to the war, Yanks."

COLORADO'S AA battery was immediately manned and was on watch and watch for a weary week for the officers and men of the 6A and 6B Divisions. After a week. Army AA gun and barrage balloon units set up defense perimeters around the Navy Yard and the Boeing aircraft plant. In 1944, when COLORADO returned to Puget Sound for refit, we noted that some of the original Army AA personnel had married local Bremerton belles and were now growing Victory gardens alongside never-fired gun positions.

That Sunday afternoon and evening, two memorable events occurred. Mail censorship went into effect and all off duty officers were summoned to the wardroom to start the tedious chore of censoring a never ending avalanche of letters that poured fourth from 2,200 officers and men throughout the entire war.

About 1900, air raid sirens sounded and the Navy Yard and the city blacked out. All ships went to GQ and soon "Skyport," the aging Mk 10 AA director (Ensign Murch, Rangekeeper Officer), commenced tracking a low-flying aircraft moving directly over the Yard below a low fog ceiling. At this tense, trigger-happy moment an alert gun captain on the port battery shouted up over his battle telephone, "For cripe's sake, don't shoot.

It's an airliner!" United Airlines flight from Portland to Seattle almost became COLORADO'S first downed plane of the war.

The first 24 hours of World War II saw the convening of a special gunnery department conference chaired by the Gunnery Officer, a real pro from Dahlgren Hall and well known for his sardonic sense of humor. His comments included a discourse that World War II for COLORADO could be likened to a "big game hunting expedition — a nautical safari using the big 16" rifles to bring down the smartest animal on two feet, the two legged J a p . " Now at war, work was redoubled to augment the AA ordnance. Sixteen 20mm guns were installed and the balky 1. Is overhauled.

Test firings of the 1.1 mounts were conducted alongside the pier. One vertical trajectory went straight up and came straight down to make a direct hit on PROMETHEUS, unfortunately severing the leg of a Navy Yard workman — a civilian casualty of World War II within the continental limits of the United States.

Robert W. Murch '42 A POW's Philosophy Shipmate: I was interested in the final lines of RAdm. John L. (Doc) Pratt's class news 1922 in the July-August issue. He said: "Bon Mot: 'To get the most out of life — take big bites.' (But chew slowly!)"

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Many people lead such dull lives there is very little for them to bite into at all. But his prescription brought to mind a "hfe plan" maxim which 1 evolved early in my nearly three years of involuntary incarceration in several different barbed wire institutions managed by the minions of the Emporer of Japan. As a helpful principle of living under pretty difficult conditions I took as a basic motto: Count that day lost when you haven't learned something, and had a good laugh.

Being surrounded by taciturn and wellarmed Japanese guards, we had little trouble in learning something every day; in fact, during many a day we learned entirely too much. But managing to have a good laugh was a different matter. However one of the most saving graces of Americans is that they almost never lose their sense of humor. I frequently tell about a conversation which I overheard one morning as we stood in line for our little scoop of rice. Just ahead of me, one American soldier asked the one next to him: "What are you going to have for breakfast today?" He answered: "I think I'll have hot cakes for a change." It was met by the ironically crushing response, "You darn fool, don't you know the maple syrup is all gone?"

Remember and realize that these men are not only being slowly starved, but are also being subjected to slave labor. Yet they could still joke about their deprivations and circumstances.

Another absolute necessity under these conditions is: "Never give up hope." Ifyou do, you will gradually fade away under the cruelly destructive power of negative thinking and in a few months you will become an inert participant in the daily funeral, with the others who didn't make it during the preceding 24 hours.

It is also sustaining philosophy in this almost hopeless situation if you remember this important guiding maxim: All you have to do is get through today.

And the corollaries are: Unfortunately you can't do anything about tomorrow, but very fortunately you don't have to live yesterday over again (even though all the days are pretty much alike). So, every evening 1 used to say to myself: "Well, 1 made it for another day." And after I had made this observation more than a thousand times 1 really did make it for keeps, thanks to the intrepid soldiers of the American Army, who got me out and brought me back alive!

1 find it difficult to believe that it happened 36 years ago, and you may find it difficult to believe that even though 1 consumed at least a ton of rice all with the same teaspoon, I still like it.

However, in spite of constant gnawing hunger I must admit that I never learned to care for the soup which we had every evening at the Davos Penal Colony (in the jungles of Mindanao) where I spent nearly two years of my time. It was prepared by boiling weeds

which grew in the spongy mud of the carabao wallow. It must have embodied some dietary benefits, although like most aspects of POW life, it certainly didn't have any flavor.

There is said to be some good in practically everything, although the good is often elusive to isolate. And I duly confess that my protracted prison camp sojourn taught me (at tremendous cost) some very useful things.

First of all, 1 gradually developed the valuable and fairly unusual quality of patience. The second beneficial result is that it now takes a lot to get me perturbed. And finally, I am very easy to feed.

Nevertheless, I am not anxious to acquire any further "education" in institutions from which it is so hard to graduate alive.

Alan McCracken '22

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1 9 8 2 Alumni Tour and Cruise Program 1982 Alumni Tour and Cruise Program In response to requests for an overview of the 1982 tour and cruise program, here is the presently planned schedule for the year.

Because all arrangements are not firm in every case, this schedule is subject to change. However, brochures containing full details and application forms will be mailed well in advance of each tour or cruise.

30 January — 13 February: 4th Annual Joint Service Academy Cruise, Trans-Panama. Embark San Juan, St. Thomas, Aruba, Cartagena, San Bias Islands, Panama Canal, Acapuico, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles.

1-20 April: The Peoples Republic of China. Peking, Shanghai, Nanking, Canton, Hong Kong (old names for old hands).

21 June — 5 July: Norway's Magnificent Fjords. Oslo and Oslo Fjord, Sognefjord, Flam/Gudvangen, Molde, Trondheim/Hellesylt, Geiranger Fjord.

24 June — 9 July: Annual Diablo Tour to Alaska. Inland Passage to Anchorage, McKinley, Fairbanks, Whitehorse, Skagway, Juneau, Sitka and Vancouver.

June or July: The "Main" Passage, Mainz to Munich. 7 days, 6 nights along the Main River via Miltenberg, Wertheim, W u r z b u r g , R o t e n b u r g , S c h o n u n g e n , Bamberg and Nuremburg.

24 July — 4 August: Mediterranean Passage (in TSS ARGONAUT).

Barcelona, Port of Rome, Balearics, Minorca, Languedoc, Provence, Nice, Liguria, Genoa, Portofino, Tuscany, Florence, Corsica, Ajaccio, Latium and Athens.

5-6 August: Sailing the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian (in SEA C L O U D ) .

Civitavecchia to Amalfi, Pompeii, Taormina, Corfu and Dubrovnik.

30 September — 14 October: Lisbon to Athens. Lisbon, Cadiz, Palma de Majorca, Nice, Livorno, Capri, Malta and Athens.

21-11 November: Amazon Passage (in W O R L D DISCOVERER). Fly Miami to Iquitos, Peru; cruise down the Amazon to the jungle and once rubber capital of the upper river.

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All Hands

Slate of Nominees for 1982 Election

Hellcats Win Interservice Title

In accordance with its precept, published in the September Shipmate, the Nominating Committee has submitted the following slate of nominees for 1982: Vice President Eastern Area Adm. I. J. Galantin USN (Ret.) '33 Vice President Western Area Capt. William A. Robinson USN (Ret.) '53 Trustees-at-Large (four to be elected) Capt. Richard E. Foster USN (Ret.) '41 Mr. James M. Gallagher '57 Cdr. John W. Hamilton USN (Ret.) '51 RAdm. Paul E. Hartmann USN (Ret.) '37 Cdr. Thomas V. Lamay USN '63 VAdm. Raymond E. Peet USN (Ret.) '43 Capt. Robert E. Quinn, Jr. CEC USN '56

For the first time since the Interservice Academy Drum and Bugle Corps Competition began in 1976, the Naval Academy Drum and Bugle Corps was awarded the coveted first place trophy in the 1981 competition on 10 October, prior to the Air Force football game. On the Academy's astroturf, before 3,000 spectators, the Air Force Academy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps — which has won the trophy each of the past five years — competed against the Naval Academy D & B Corps and the Coast Guard Academy Band.

Biographies and photographs of all the nominees will be included in the 1982 election ballot forms to be mailed in March 1982.

The "New" Chapel Organ Dedicated The original Chapel organ, built in 1908 and consisting of 31 ranks of pipes, was renovated and expanded during the enlargement of the Chapel to its present size in 1939-40. Other additions were made in following years, including a new fourmanual console in 1954 dedicated to those who lost their lives in USS UNDERHILL (DE-682) and expansion of the AntiphonalEcho organ in 1965 in memory of Lt. Qg) John M. Fultz III, USN '62. Later a major addition was made by Capt. Valentine Pottle USN (Ret.) '23 in memory of his wife and mother (mother of three sons and a grandson, USNA). The Class of 1930 had presented a carillon in the I940's; a 1973 rehabilitation and expansion was funded by the Class of 1946, and a set of 49 Flemish BeUs was added by the Class of 1935.

Recently the entire organ complex, now consisting of 105 ranks of pipes and other supporting modes, has undergone a complete rehabilitation. The "new" organ was dedicated at a concert on 25 September by Chapel Organist John Dale. One of the selections played was a new Sonata by composer McNeil Robinson, commissioned by the USNA Alumni Association. ' Shipmate, December 1981

The Hellcats in winning form

The Air Force led off with a presentation that culminated in their finale of "Patton" featuring red smoke bombs and General Patton "in person" striding out of the smoke.

As a band vice a Drum and Bugle Corps, the Coast Guard Cadets are at a disadvantage in D & B compefition. Several of the judges, however, rated them better than their sister academies in major categories.

The Naval Academy D & B Corps' impressive showing was attributed to the help they've received in upgrading their entire performance recently, according to Cdr. Paul Galanti, '62, officer representative of the Corps. Besides receiving the trophy for number one overall, the midshipmen also took top honors in percussion, brass, flags and general effect categories.

Having had no full time musicians for instructors. Navy had an uphill battle until this year. The Commandant of Midshipmen,

Capt. Leon A. Edney '57, authorized the 1981 Corps to seek assistance from outside the academy. Larry Hershman, president of the civilian "Westshoreman" Senior Drum and Bugle Corps of Harrisburg, Pa., offered valuable help obtaining high quality music and field drill, and personally visited the academy to advise the midshipmen corps leaders. Kathy Smallwood, a senior at West Chester State College and expert in D & B flag work, advised the midshipmen flag line.

Mid'n l/c Jeff Amick, the Corps Commander, wrote nearly all the drill and provided the necessary motivation and leadership.

But the most valuable help, stressed Cdr. Galanti, was provided by four Marine staff NCO's from the Armed Forces School of Music, and Marines from "the Commandant's Own" at 8th and I Streets in Washington. Capt. Truman Crawford, Officer in Charge of the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, offered much advice and the services of Corporal "Eck" Eichelberry, who composed the "Wind Machine" percussion solo used in this year's midshipman competidon show. MGYSGT Eric Bay, NCOIC of the Marine Element at the School of Music, and GYSGT Mel Estes, GYSGT Ronnie Demmons, and SSGT Dave St. Armand visited the academy for a week each to polish and prepare the midshipmen for the competition.

The desire of the midshipmen and the leadership and ability of their Marine Corps instructors melded a team that wouldn't be beaten.

Naval Academy Admissions Are Tough What we all knew has been comfirmed by a recent survey by Peterson's Guides, a Princeton publisher of educational references, showing that competition for the Naval Academy, four other service academies, and the top engineering schools was stiffer than ever for the Class of 1985.

Total service academy applications rose 42% from the year before, 45,128 vs 31,695 in 1980, but only 14% were finally accepted — making them nearly twice as tough as the Ivy League, which accepted 26% of its applicants.

The Naval Academy was harder to enter than most, accepting only 1,328 from a total of 11,897 applicants for an entrance rate of 11%.

The survey covered 182 of the most competitive public and private institutions. The overall total was 788,695 applicants (up 6%) and 146,331 admissions (up 1%), for an entrance rate of 18.5%.

Another Yorktown Celebration While President Reagan was delivering the keynote address at the Yorktown Bicentennial celebration, another ceremony was carried out in distant Pascagoula, Mississippi.

There the keel was laid, complete with the President's initials welded to it for authentication, for USS YORKTOWN (CG-48), second of the new class of Aegis cruisers. Also welded into the keel were the initials of Mrs. Mary Mathews, of Yorktown, the ship's sponsor.

Not by coincidence, the lead ship of the class, USS TICONDEROGA, was christened by Mrs. Reagan last May.

Grapes, But Not Sour Graduate Performance Evaluation System (GRAPES) questionnaires are sent out each year to the Naval Academy classes who graduated three, seven and twelve years before.

Since 1970, this survey has been the basis for improvement in the academic, professional and athletic areas. As an example, LCdr. Ted Tzavellas, Plans and Analysis Officer, cited, "When a substantial number of graduates indicated that, as junior officers, they felt deficient in dealing with enlisted people, we began sending Mids to Recruit Training Commands to be company officers during their first-class cruise."

The introduction of a course entitled "Law for the Junior Officer" came from suggestions of those who became collateral duty legal officers, while other alumni are responsible for helping in the development of plans to provide midshipmen with a better foundation for writing naval correspondence.

"We need to receive the input from more grads," said Tzavellas. "The more information we receive, the easier it is to place the priority in the proper area." And the better equipped for the Fleet will be future graduates.

Profile of '85 The October listing of service juniors in the "Profile of '85" (October 1981) omitted one on the reverse side. Capt. Creighton Cook USN (Ret.) '44 informs us that his son, Creighton W. Cook, Jr., is a member of the Air Force Academy Class of 1985.

We are happy to correct the record.

French Ceremonies at Annapolis As part of the Yorktown Bicentennial celebration, French and American Units (as portrayed today), complete with camp followers, re-enacted the 1781 march of Rochambeau's and Washington's troops from Rhode Island to Yorktown, including transportation of some of the French by sea from Annapolis in replicas of the Continental Sloop PROVIDENCE and 1812 privateer PRIDE OF BALTIMORE. During the march halt in Annapolis on 16 October, the Midshipmen French Club added to the festivities by its annual wreath-laying at the local monument to those Frenchmen who died while camped here waiting for sea transport two hundred years ago.

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New Lighter-than-Air Exhibit The Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola has made space for an LTA exhibit available to the LTA community. Capt. Ray Hawkins USN (Ret.), of the Museum Foundation, advises that the design of this exhibit has been done by Exhibit Group of Cincinnati, designer of other displays in the Museum, and that exhibit items are still coming in.

Coverage will include early and World War I operations, the rigid airship era of SHENANDOAH, Los ANGELES, AKRON and MACON, the large-scale operations of K-type

General Rochambeau in Annapolis, 1981

The ceremonies began with a march of French, Colonial and British (the local Maryland Continental Line unit disguised for the occasion) from their encampment on St. John's College campus to the State House for greetings by the Governors of Maryland and Rhode Island. Then back to the campus for the wreath ceremony, in which the midshipmen were joined by the Society of the Cincinnati and the Sons of the American Revolution, Mid'n l/c John M. Davidson, President of the French Club, delivered a fine address in French — then read it in English for the benefit of the uninitiated. The afternoon ended with an assault by French and Colonials on a British redoubt, simulating one of the last actions at Yorktown.

It was interesting to note that General Rochambeau was portrayed by Crosby Milliman '52, now a colonel of the Rhode Island Militia whose regular role is that of Le Comte de Saint-Maime, Colonel Commandant of the Soissonaise Regiment of Rochambeau's army.

rigids in World War II, and post-war operations including AEW on the DEW Line.

There will also be recognition of the pioneering role of LTA in the development and use of the Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD), towed sonar and Airborne Early Warning Radar (AEW).

Capt. Grover Walker USN (Ret.), Museum Director, advises that exhibit plans, photos and hardware have been approved by the LTA Committee, headed by RAdm. Carl Seiberlich USN (Ret.). Goodyear Aerospace expects to contribute one or more models of airships built or proposed. The photo shows a model of one proposed by Goodyear for conduct of Coast Guard missions out to the 200-mile hmit. A major item is the control car from one of the large ZPG non-rigids, which is to be housed separately.

In the late 1950s this class of airship made two endurance demonstration flights, one of 200 hours and a later one of 250. On the first flight, pilot Capt. M . H . Eppes USN (Ret.) '35 was told by NAS Bermuda to report his fuel state. He replied, "180 hours." NAS came back, "Don't you mean 18 hours"?

Those having artifacts appropriate for display are requested to contact Capt.

Walker at the Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola FL 32508. Those desiring to donate for assistance in getting exhibits in place should make checks to "Naval Aviation Museum Foundation" marked "For LTA Exhibit," and mail them to Capt. Ray Hawkins, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Pensacola, FL 32508.

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Billet Available Commandant of Midshipmen, Maine Maritime Academy Position available Summer 1982.

Desired qualifications: Master's Degree and Master's License.

Duties include: Responsibility for student services and campus operations. Future plans will combine position with CO/Master of Training Ship.

Salary: $28,000-530,000. Send resume to Superintendent, Maine Maritime Academy, Castine ME 04421. ^

Death blow. These two photographs show a laser-guided Maverick AGM-65E missile as it neared the side of the target ship OZARK, then penetrated the hull before detonating and sinking the former minesweeper. Launched from an Air Force F-4 at the target ship anchored in the Gulf of Mexico south of Eglin Air Force Base, the missile guided itself to a laser spot illuminated by a laser designator. The test demonstrated the guidance unit's ability to recognize ship targets at stand-off range, and to lock on to selected targets at very low altitudes. The missile is being developed for the Marine Corps with an identical warhead to be used on the Navy's AGM-65F version.

the Marine Military Academy, 320 Iwo Jima Boulevard, Harlingen TX 78550.

orders. She replied, "That's the only JOSEPHINE you'll ever command."

Next morning he quoted the remark to Mr. Roosevelt, who snorted, "We'll fix that young lady" — and promptly ordered the ship's name changed to USS VIXEN.

Seeking Information

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Iwo Jima Memorial in Texas The original, full-scale plaster model from which Felix deWeldon sculpted the Iwo Jima Memorial at Arlington remained for years in the artist's Rhode Island studio. Several years ago he realized that the model itself was a work of art worthy of preservation and display, but that it needed a site in a relatively dry and warm climate — and one related to the Marine Corps. Early this year he donated the model to the Marine Military Academy at Harlingen, Texas, where it is now being installed on the campus.

Shipment posed a major problem. The 130-ton model had to be cut into pieces; each structurally reinforced with steel, coated with bronze paint and epoxy sealant, individually packed and crated. Transportation was by a convoy of nine tractor-trailers, all donated

by Texas trucking firms. A brief stop was made en route at Arlington for greetings by the Texas congressional delegation and other dignitaries, with arrival at Harlingen on 10 October. Reassembly and erection is estimated to take another four months, including construction of the pedestal base.

About half of the total project cost of $340,000 has been raised. Additional individual contributions will be welcomed by Shipmate, December 1981

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A Japanese authoress writing a non-fiction story on the Battle of Midway is seeking to contact the bereaved families of this naval combat. She is trying to give Japanese readers detailed accounts of those who fought on both sides, and especially the families of those who lost their lives there.

She hopes to do so "in their own words," in order to produce both a requiem to those who died and a tribute to the individual man in war.

Survivors, families and friends of the victims are requested to contact: Mr. Kasumi Kitabatake Washington Bureau, Mainichi News 377 National Press Building Washington, DC 20045 All information will be treated as strictly confidential. ^

The Naming of Navy Ships In research to respond to a recent inquiry on the selection of names for ships of the Navy, we ran across probably the most unusual naming of all.

At the outbreak of the Spanish War in 1898 the Navy, as usual, was forced to acquire large numbers of yachts and other small ships for immediate service. Among them was the yacht JOSEPHINE, designated to retain her original name. (Then) Lt. Alexander Sharp, Jr. 1875, serving in the office of AssSecNav Theodore Roosevelt, was ordered to command. That night he told his wife, also named Josephine, of his new II

Editorial Pearl Harbor, Then and

Forty years ago, on FDR's "Day of Infamy," the Japanese fleet attacked Pearl Harbor, achieving complete surprise and, with the exception of its few carriers, destroyed the fighting power of the Pacific Fleet. That left all of Southeast Asia open to Japanese conquest, which was quickly and efficiently accomplished. Fortunately, the carriers were at sea that fatal morning and survived to turn back the Japanese in the Coral Sea and defeat them at Midway. Yet, even then, it was eight full months before we could mount out the Guadalcanal expedition as our first power projection in the Pacific, and that "shoestring" operation came very close to failure.

Should that tragedy have happened as it did? We think not. There had been ample evidence in the preceding years of a tremendous increase in Japanese naval and air forces, and of their tactical expertise, while our fleet and air arm remained static until 1940. There was also the evidence of Japanese actions in China and Indo-China, and the obvious effect of our retaliatory embargo of material shipments to Japan should have been readily foreseen. Our own war games had demonstrated that a successfull air attack on Pearl Harbor was quite feasible; the Japanese knew that and also knew that we had done nothing to prevent that possibility. Above all, right up to 7 December 1941, we had been reading Japanese diplomatic and some naval codes and possessed far more information on intentions and possibilities than was ever released to the commanders concerned.

Could a "Pearl Harbor" happen again somewhere? Why not? We have seen Soviet action overtly in Czecho-Slovakia, Hungary and Afghanistan and covertly in Africa, Central America and the Middle East. We have seen the Soviets build a blue-water Navy and naval air arm to the point where we, to quote CNO Admiral Hayward, "no longer enjoy the thin margin of superiority." We have seen the Soviets acquire a three-to-one margin in ICBMs, fully capable of a disastrous first strike against our land-based strategic missiles, while maintaining an army far in excess of any possible requirements to defend the homeland. We have observed their Okean exercises demonstrating highly 12

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effective command and control systems for simultaneous, world-wide combined operations. And, above all, Soviet leaders have repeatedly spoken and written of their ultimate objective of a communist world under Soviet control. "We will bury you," said Khrushchev.

In 1941 we had Army forces deployed in the Philippines, but without the sealift or fleet train to maintain and support them.

Today we have Army and Air Forces deployed in Europe, not to mention other overseas areas, and again without the sealift for their support — it would take time to mobilize what shipping could be provided, there would be terrible losses, and who knows how long Europe could hold against an all-out Soviet attack? We have a Rapid Deployment Force in being and, given access to the necessary landing fields, can fly the troops to where they are needed, but can we support and maintain them there across one or more oceans? There are pre-positioned ships at Diego Garcia with equipment for a brigade of Marines, but will port facilities be available for unloading them in the objective area? It's difficuh to offload a RoRo at sea.

At the beginning of U.S. participation in World War II we suffered devastating losses of merchant ships, cargoes, and seamen in the Atlantic, many within sight of our own shores, because we were not prepared to protect our shipping until months later. Fortunately, the Japanese did not employ their submarines against our shipping in the Pacific or the cost would have been much greater. Are we better prepared today to protect our sea lines of communication against the many hundreds of modern Soviet submarines instead of the few operated then by Germany and Japan? As an island nation, we are dependent for our economy and manufacturing capability upon imported raw materials moving by sea, prime targets for Soviet submarine, surface and air attack. As a nation with vast overseas responsibilities, we must be able to project our power across the oceans — assuming that we don't want to fight at home — and again we offer rich hostages to the Soviets. Yet, as Admiral Hayward said, we are now operating a oneand-a-half ocean Navy against three-ocean

commitments. Can we really protect both military logistic movements outbound and imported materials coming in against those threats? For example, while engaged in transAtlantic support for Europe, could we still insure safe passage of oil and other materials around South Africa with the Soviets based on both sides in Angola and Mozambique?

Well before Pearl Harbor we had mobilized the Naval Reserve and instituted a civilian draft — passed in the House of Representatives by only a single vote because of a strong isolationist sentiment in the country. Today the Reserve Forces are badly under strength, we have no draft, and there is no workable system for prompt mobilization of the manpower required for war. With anti-war sentiment again prevalent in the country, will we be able to enact the legislation and set up the necessary organization in time?

These are questions that must be faced and answered — now, not after the event. Since it will take years to rebuild the naval superiority we let go by the board, we must begin now — and carry the programs through; not announce them publicly and later, quietly, cut them back as was done for too long.

In every war the United States has fought, it has entered hostilities unprepared. Pearl Harbor being perhaps the worst example with Korea — a typical operation by the Soviets or their surrogates — not far behind.

The fact only confirms the ancient truth that unpreparedness is more apt to cause than avoid war. Only the strong remain free!

We have forgotten that truth too often in the past; let us recall and act upon it now, and remember it always in the future.

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Pearl Harbor Revisited A Review on the Fortieth

Anniversary

Rear Admiral Kemp ToUey USN (Ret.)

Shi in Japanese is a homonym meaning either "four" or "death." This is the fourth decade since Pearl Harbor. Do we now decently bury the whole question? Have we heard all the answers ever forthcoming? Not bloody Ukely, as Churchill would have said, his records sealed until 70 years after his death.

During the forty years since the powerful Japanese task force, the Kido Butai, sailed through the stormy central Pacific, many facts have been assembled. More are coming to Ught as documents are declassified.

Superficial facts were brought out in the investigation immediately following the attack by the Roberts Commission, designed to exonerate Washington. Following this were the Navy Court of Inquiry and the Army Board of Investigation, both heavily impUcating Washington, to the point where General George Marshall, Army Chief of Staff, considered resigning. Then came the one-man investigations by Admirals Kent Hewitt and Thomas C. Hart. Some or all of the findings of these investigations were suppressed or release was delayed until after VJ Day by the Administration. The final one, the Joint Congressional Committee for the Investigation of Pearl Harbor, immediately postwar, was predictably more of a poUtical circus than a conclusive exercise in jurisprudence.

The end of the 30-year protection of certain British pre-war classified matter released some sound evidence on Roosevelt's deaUngs with ChurchiU, including promises to help the British in the Far East if attacked by Japan. In 1979 NSA released eight volumes of Japanese traffic decrypted in 1941, making abundantly clear that a handful of top Washington policy makers was almost as weU informed as the Japanese cabinet on matters affecting the Empire.

By mid-October 1941, it was clearly known in Washington that the 26 June Anglo-Dutch-American embargo and currency freeze was backing Japan to the wall, with no option but war. That was abundantly supported by intercepted messages and repeated pronouncements by Ambassador Nomura and Foreign Minister Matsuoka to U.S. Ambassador Grew in Tokyo.

Was Pearl Harbor inevitable? How was it possible? Who was guilty? With the RussoShipmate, December 1981

German war two weeks old, an intercepted 2 July 1941 Tokyo message revealed that Japan had decided against attacking Siberia.

Her total effort thus would be available against the "Allied" blockaders. Ten days later a Tokyo message to Vichy gave Germany's puppet eight days to grant bases in Indo-China, after which they would be seized without permission. A 15 July Japanese message from Canton, China, mentioned an intended attack on Malaya.

On 24 September an exceedingly clever Japanese naval officer attached sub-rosa to the Japanese consulate general in Honolulu received a directive from his Tokyo boss requesting routine reports "with regard to warships . . . those at anchor .. . tied up to wharves, buoys and in docks . . . make mention of where there are two or more vessels alongside the same wharf."

Clearly, this was a clue of the first magnitude, pointing to the use of torpedoes. The real payoff was the laying out of the harbor in grid coordinates. Captain Alan Kirk, Director of Naval Intelligence; his intelligence chief. Captain Howard Bode; Commander Laurance Safford, chief Navy

code cracker; and Commander Arthur McCoUum, Far East specialist in ONI all urged relaying the message, later named the "bomb plot," to Admiral Husband Kimmel, CinC U.S. Fleet. But Rear Admiral Kelly Turner, who as head of War Plans and with CNO Admiral Harold Stark's blessing, had usurped ONI's responsibilities for intelligence dissemination, refused. In the ensuing squabble over this. Kirk and Bode were relieved and sent to sea.

From the beginning Kimmel had had his worries. "I don't know if we have missed anything," he wrote to Stark on 18 February 1941, "but if there is any doubt as to whose responsibility it is. . .will you kindly fix that responsibility." He was referring to whose "pidgin" it was to furnish himXvith top level intelligence'information, ONI or War Plans (Turner).

Over a month later, Stark replied that ONI was fuUy aware of its responsibilities in keeping him informed concerning foreign nations, and disloyal elements within the United States. There was nothing about who would enlighten him on what Americans were planning. Nor did it add that as a result

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of the ONI — War Plans tiff, ONI's and the Director of Naval Communications' (Rear Admiral Leigh Noyes) function of relaying the substance of important Japanese messages to Kimmel had been usurped by Turner, which meant that none was relayed.

(Noyes was one of Turner's pet peeves; " T h a t Noyes and his damned secretsV) Kimmel was whoUy unaware of "Magic," the Japanese intercepts. He did get the benefit of his own Pacific intercept net for Japanese traffic analysis, weather and low level operational messages, but his first hint of " P u r p l e , " the extensive diplomatic traffic was in a 3 December Washington warning that Japanese embassies were burning papers. The word " P u r p l e " was purposely included by originator Safford to alert Kimmel as to source. The message was released

by Commander Joseph Redman, Assistant Chief of Naval Communications, who got a good chewing out by Turner for doing so.

By 1941 there were six " P u r p l e " machines, built from scratch in Washington: one in London, two each held by the Army and Navy in Washington and one with the CinC Asiatic Fleet in the Philippines. One other was being constructed for Pearl, but Kimmel had no inkling of it — nor of the Army intercept station, MS5, at Fort Shafter, Oahu, feeding Japanese traffic to Washington, " P u r p l e " by re-enciphered radio and remainder via bi-weekly clipper airmail. General Short, Army commander on Oahu, was in equal ignorance.

Station H , the Navy intercept station on Oahu, copied the Japanese consulate commercial traffic almost solid, but the Pearl " c r y p p i e s " under C o m m a n d e r J. J. Rochefort were denied permission by Admiral Noyes from working on other than weather codes, traffic analysis and low level systems. Rochefort's curiosity and good sense prevailed; he surreptitiously arranged to get copies of Japanese radio traffic direct, through the intercession of RCA director Brigadier General David Sarnoff, Army Reserve, vacationing in Hawaii. Understaffed, desperately working at keys long neglected, Rochefort's little team began deriving solutions that, had they been allowed to tackle sooner, would haved changed the course of history.

On I December the Japanese changed their call signs and keys at the end of 30 days instead of the usual six months, indicating that certainly something was just over the horizon. On 2 December a real whinger came m: IN VIEW OF THE PRESENT SITUATION THE PRESENCE IN PORT OF WARSHIPS AIRPLANE CARRIERS AND CRUISERS IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE. HEREAFTER TO THE UTMOST OF YOUR ABILITY LET ME KNOW DAY BY DAY. WIRE ME IN EACH CASE WHETHER OR NOT THERE ARE ANY OBSERVATION BALLOONS ABOVE PEARL HARBOR OR IF THERE ARE ANY INDICATIONS THEY WILL BE SENT UP. 14

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ALSO ADVISE ME WHETHER OR NOT currency had been printed and stored aboard THE WARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED ships a month before Pearl. Original plans WITH ANTI-MINE NETS. has been to launch the oil-securing operation Alas! This vital message was not received in the East Indies, using the Kido Butai. The in Washington until 23 December and not Southern Force was to support operations in broken until the 30th. It had come by mail, the Philippines. The South Sea Force would as George Marshall, with a king-sized fear take Guam, Wake and Rabaul, while defenof c o m p r o m i s e , had f o r b i d d e n re- ding the Mandated Islands. The main fleet enchipherment and forwarding by radio of would be held in Japanese waters, awaiting any but the Purple traffic. developments. But Yamamoto changed all Both Japanese and Americans entertained that. basic misconceptions. Japanese performance Was Pearl Harbor inevitable? Over the in China had not impressed American nuts and wine at Argentia I94I, FDR observers. Conversely, the Japanese had an promised Churchill that the USA would help overblown opinion of American prowess. the British if Japan attacked Malaya. ReThe superbly honed Kido Butai, with its six assurance was given British Ambassador carriers and fast supporting battleships, Lord Halifax by FDR on 1 December that, cruisers and destroyers, was far superior to "we should obviously be in all together" in anything the U.S. Navy could have fielded, case of Japanese attack on either them or the a fact pressed on Roosevelt by Stark on Dutch. On the evening of the 3rd, FDR went several occasions. Eight to ten knots faster a bit further, telling Halifax that by "supthan the undermanned, barnacled U.S. Fleet, p o r t " he meant "armed support." London the Japanese could have chosen combat on relayed this to Singapore, whence Admiral their own terms. But their orders were to Sir Tom Phillips, new British CinC Far withdraw if surprise was not attained — or Eastern Fleet, brought the news to CinC a modus vivendi arrived at.

Asiatic Fleet, Admiral Hart, in Manila, Had the U.S. Fleet with its two carriers where Phillips had flown on 5 December to met the Kido Butai, it is the opinion of Ad- confer. " W h a t the heU goes on here?" in efmirals King and Nimitz that it would have fect Hart radioed to Washington, when he been an American disaster, the ships sunk discovered by this rather unorthodox method not in a recoverable 50 feet but a mile deep, he was supposed to act in support of the along with the thousands of veterans who British. He never received a reply. Events had later formed the ucleus of the great fleets caught up with him. to come.

How was FDR to give "armed support" Was war inevitable? FDR, waging in an era when Congress still jealously undeclared war in the Atlantic for a year, guarded its war making perogatives? was urged by Marshall and Stark to try to Shooting incidents in the Atlantic had left delay hostilities by three months. But he did the American public cold. Let the bastards nothing to ease the pressure on Japan. beat each others' brains out; we had been Would Japan in any event have carried out gulled into such a war in 1917. But the its southward conquest? Probably. Invasion " J a p s " were different. They had wantonly Shipmate, December 1981

other revealing material will be forthcoming in Toland's Infamy, due out in early spring.

Admiral J. O. Richardson, former CinC U.S. Fleet says in his memoirs that, "I am impelled to believe that some time prior to December 7th the President has directed that only Marshall could send any warning to the Hawaiian area." It wiU be recalled that when Marshall finally turned up at the War Department Sunday morning, he spent some time studying the 14-part message before sending off a warning to Hawaii by commercial telegraph.

Postwar, Kimmel wrote to the late Pearl researcher Lieutenant Commander Charles Hiles that, had he known of the Kido Butai's strength and time of attack, it is probable he would have chosen to take the fleet to sea and disperse to the south. It would have been a bitter, pusillanimous piU, but the only sensible solution.

USS ARIZONA after magazine explosion

sunk the Yangtze gunboat USS PANAY in December 1937. American "volunteers" from the U.S. Army Air Corps, the Flying Tigers, were already fighting Japanese.

Roosevelt's mother had spent some girlhood years in Canton, retaining fond memories.

The family fortune had been founded by her father, John Delano, in the opium business.

All Americans Uked China. Thus, any sort of incident would give the President the legal right to self-protection, get him off the hook with Churchill and probably wind up with populcu support at home. In aU probability Roosevelt would have preferred to delay, but with Japanese forces already at sea enroute Malaya, it was essential the United States get in immediately or be left standing alone after the British and Dutch had been defeated in detail. So on I December 1941, FDR sent a highest priority, highest classification message to Admiral Hart, at Manila: PRESIDENT DIRECTS THAT THE FOLLOWING BE DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND WITHIN TWO DAYS IF POSSIBLE . . . CHARTER THREE SMALL VESSELS TO FORM A QUOTE DEFENSIVE INFOR.MATION PATROL UNQUOTE X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY AS UNITED STATES MAN-OFWAR ARE COMMAND BY A NAVAL OFFICER AND TO MOUNT A SMALL GUN AND ONE .MACHINE GUN WOULD SUFFICE X FILIPINO CREWS .MAY BE E.MPLOYED WITH MINIMUM NUMBER NAVAL RATINGS . . .

FDR then specified their stationing off Indo-Chinese ports where the Japanese were concentrating ships. I commanded one of them, the two-masted, largely Filipinomanned schooner USS LANIKAI. Shipmate, December 1981

"Yes, you were bait," Admiral Hart told me after the war. But at Pearl Harbor the Japanese provided a far more satisfactory incident.

Warnings had been sent the Pacific forces on 27 and 29 November that war was imminent. "Execute an appropriate defensive deployment," Kimmel was told, with an admonition added by the President that Japan was to commit the first overt act. On 3 December Ambassador Grew in Tokyo warned of a surprise attack, "possibly Pearl Harbor."

On the evening of 6 December, a 14-part message breaking relations was decrypted, the tailpiece directing Ambassador Nomura to deUver it at exactly 1 p.m. 7 December Washington time. "This means wah!" exclaimed FDR, when shown the message by Lieutenant Lester Schuiz late Saturday evening.

The following morning, the fatal 7th, George Marshall made himself scarce on a horseback ride. In the subsequent investigations, he was not able to recall where he had been the evening before the most momentous crisis in American history. About a week after Pearl, Navy Secretary Frank Knox told close friend and fellow pubUsher Commander James Stahlman, USNR, who told me, that during the wee hours of 7 December, he (Knox), Stark, Harry Hopkins and Marshall were closeted with the President, awaiting the Japanese attack aU were sure was imminent.

Was it a plot? Documentary evidence recently has been obtained by author John Toland that it was known in Washington several days before Pearl that the Kido Butai was enroute the Hawaiian Islands, its carrier strength probably two. This and much

BEWARE THE TYPO The origin is unknown but the truth is ailtoo apparent.

"The typographical error is a slippery thing and sly.

You can hunt until you're dizzy, but somehow it gets by.

'Til the forms are off the presses, but strange how it stiU keeps.

It shrinks into a corner and never stirs or peeps.

The typographical error is too small for human eyes 'Til the ink is on the paper, then it grows to mountain size.

The boss, he stares with horror and tears his hair and groans; The reader who okayed the proofs just drops his head and moans.

For all the other printing may be clean as clean can be — But the typographical error is the only thing you see."

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ARIZONA painting being prepared for shipment

History Memorialized The USS ARtZONA Painting

at Pearl

Harbor

Commander Guy Anselmo, Jr. USNR (Ret.)

Artist John Roach at work

The United States Navy and its Naval Academy, those gallant Americans who died aboard USS ARIZONA on 7 December 1941, her survivor/patriots of that fateful Sunday morning long years ago — all are remembered and honored at the ARIZONA Memorial Visitors Center at Pearl Harbor by an epic oil painting. At 16 by 52 feet, this unique tribute "stands tall," like the ship it portrays, for generations of future visitors to those Pacific waters.

From the immensely talented hands of John Charles Roach, a young Navy Combat Artist, the "New" USS ARIZONA perpetuates, as it enhances, a very proud tradition. Roach, the ideal modern-day embodiment of that tradition, carries forward a notable creative program launched early in 1942 when some of America's most renowned artists were commissioned and assigned to paint and sketch World War II as it evolved. The roles of service men and women . . . the landings . . . the air and sea engagements covering vast areas . . . even that somber moment when MacArthur and Nimitz led the Imperial Japanese to the surrender table aboard USS MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay — such became the permanent, visual, and historical records of a unique era.

Made possible through the generosity of the 8,000-member Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, this beautiful, late-1941 portrayal of the pride of the Pacific Fleet in all her peacetime color and glory represents what may be the largest and most ambitious contemporary "history in oils" ever completed.

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The artist working on his basic sketch

Sponsors RAdm. David Cooney, Anist John Roach, Jesse E. Pond, Jr., Adm. Arleigh Burke, Adm., Isaac Kidd, Jr., RAdm. J. D. H. Kane and RAdm. Karl Bernstein

ARIZONA installed in the Visitors' Center

All photographs courtesy of Perspectives Inlernalional and Ihe author

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Lucky Lamson The Charmed

Life of USS LAMSON

(DD-367)

Captain Walter T. Jeniiins USN (Ret.)

This story concerns a ship which, in the early stages of World War II, had a preponderance of Irish officers and led a charmed life. Although she sustained serious damage from a Kamakazi at Ormoc Bay in December 1944, LAMSON was one of the

relatively few DDs that survived the entire war, finally meeting her destiny as a target ship at Bikini in 1946. Three ships which relieved her on missions were sunk shortly thereafter, but that is only part of her story.

1 reported to the LAMSON as gunnery officer in May 1939. Among the seven officers on board were three Irishmen: B. Hall Hanlon '21, Skipper; J. A. McNally '25, Exec; and Bill Kelly '32, Communicafions, the latter soon to be relieved by another worthy Irishman, Dick Hayes '38. I left the ship in January 1943; during nearly four years on board I served under five skippers and held temporary command myself for a short time as a lieutenant. When I was detached, among the then greatly augmented wartime complement of officers on board, besides Phil Fitzgerald '25, my last skipper, there were Hayes, Harvey, Behan, Sweeney, Conley, Townley and McKoske, a regular Notre dame lineup with me as Exec and Navigator, a Protestant "quarterback."

The LAMSON went to Pearl Harbor in early October, 1939, with Desron 2 — later Desron 5 — as a unit of the original Hawaiian detachment. For the next two years we lived a normal life of sea duty: routine operations, exercises and overhauls, with frequent rumors and counter rumors that we would return to the West Coast, that we were being shifted to the Far East, that we were going to move to a permanent open base at Lahaina Roads, and the like. Augmentation of our own ship's complement was frequent, also transfers. We all sensed that war with Japan was inevitable, but not when.

During the week prior to Pearl Harbor, LAMSON had returned from operations to refuel, provision, replenish ammunition and be ready for sea. My wife had gone back to the Mainland for a visit and was due to return to the Islands in the MONTEREY on the 9th. We were scheduled to be in Pearl 18

Harbor the weekend of the 7th, just like any other weekend, moored to a buoy alongside PORTER, the squadron flagship. I had planned to attend church services in Honolulu that Sunday. However, Thursday afternoon we received sudden orders to take on extra provisions and depart Pearl after dark as a unit of Task Force 12 for special exercises and operations. While making preparations to get under way during intermittent heavy rain and wind squalls I asked Peter Horn, a classmate, the XO and Navigator of the PORTER, "what's up?" His answer, "I don't know, but something strange."

We departed Pearl in the early hours Friday and after the usual offshore antisubmarine patrol, awaiting departure of the larger ships, we formed up and proceeded south until well outside sight of land. Task Force 12, a fast carrier task force, commanded by RAdm. John Newton '05 in the CHICAGO, consisted of LEXINGTON, loaded to the hilt with planes, 3 CAs and 5 DDs. When beyond sight of land we changed course to the northwest and set out well south of the island chain at 19 knots with objective: "reinforcement and resupply of Midway." Another fast carrier task force with VAdm. Bill Halsey '04 in ENTERPRISE was also at sea, having left earlier in the direction of Wake Island. Our planes were due to be launched for Midway at 1400 Sunday afternoon, but, of course, Pearl Harbor came a few hours too soon.

When that famous plain language flash — "Air raid on Pearl Harbor x This is no drill x Repeat x This is no drill x." — arrived at 0730, Zone + 11 time, I had completed the 0800 Navigator's position report, come down from the bridge after dawn GQ, made a brief tour of the ship and was seated at the Wardroom table with intention of getting back to the bridge to check the 0800 position signals of the other ships against our own. The Captain was about ready to come down from his sea cabin for breakfast. Two eggs "sunny side up" had just been placed before me. The radioman rushed down the message, the emergency signal for general quarters was flying and executed, the general alarm was

sounded — all within a few split seconds — and I never saw those eggs again!

Messages thereafter came thick and fast.

It seemed that Japanese forces were all over the Pacific ocean. TF 12 was'only a few hundred miles from launching destination, but we immediately changed course to the southeast towards Johnston Island with orders to seek out and destroy the enemy raiding force. In retrospect, it is probably fortunate for us that the raids came from far north of the Islands, for we were vastly outnumbered by the Japanese attack force. One report we received was that the Japanese had sunk the LEXINGTON, but it was extremely gratifying to look over and see her very much alive.

There were numerous futile search missions and independent missions of our own, looking for downed aviators, taking us within 125 miles of Johnston Island and 1,200 miles from the Japanese-held Mandates, from where the attacks were assumed to have come. With weather too rough for refueling we finally returned to Pearl on 13 December. That first impression of utter devastation in and around Pearl Harbor! — hangers mere skeletons, a downed Zero in the mud fiats outside of the harbor entrance, wrecked planes at the air stations, ships on the bottom, either capsized or destroyed and a massive oil slick everywhere. We were lucky to have been at sea.

The next few weeks we were in and out of Pearl Harbor; screening convoys, both sortieing and entering, on off-shore antisubmarine patrols and searches. Our first mission, only eight days after the attack was to set out for Wake Island with three other DDs and two large transports, loaded with Marines, supplies and equipment to reinforce that beleagured island. After a few days en route our DD group was relieved, fortunately, by a large number of CAs and DDs which, soon thereafter, was further augmented by a fast carrier task force, including SARATOGA. Even so. Wake Island reinforcements never materialized; we returned to Pearl Harbor and Wake Island surrendered on 23 December.

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USS LAMSON (DD-367) in wartime camouflage

Shortly before Christmas, LAMSON sortied from Pearl to join a large 21-knot convoy coming from the States, consisting of CAs and DDs plus LURLINE, MATSONIA and MONTEREY, full of troops, planes and material to help in the recovery from Pearl Harbor. The day after Christmas LAMSON and PERKINS, with a seagoing tug and barge tow, set sail to add reinforcements to the Marines already stationed on Johnston Island and to evacuate civilian workmen.

Each DD carried approximately 115 Marines and the barge two 5"/51 naval guns to set up as shore batteries. The barge, tug and DDs were also loaded with huge quantities of munitions and other supplies.

Johnston Island had been shelled by a submarine the night of 7 December and again by two submarines a week or so later with only minor damage. Some of our Marines felt that they were being transported to certain death. Luckily, the sea on this occasion was Uke a miU pond and the wind an absolute calm, a welcome change from the heavy weather in the general area during the week after Pearl Harbor. However, a few of the Marines, in spite of the calm, were so seasick that they were ready to disembark on Johnston at any price! This trip was uneventful and the DDs returned all 100 4- of the civiUan construction workmen to Pearl, only too happy to get off that small atoU. During the course of operations in a fast carrier task force, with orders to reinforce Samoa and make raids on the Mandated Islands, we received on board from ENTERPRISE two internationally known war correspondents, H. R. Knickerbocker of the Chicago Sun — he was later killed during the war — and J. C. Harsch of the Christian Science Monitor. With Navy Department permission they were making their way to Singapore. It was indeed a relief from the normally hectic daily course of events to Usten to these two outstanding gentlemen discuss, first hand, their experiences and attitudes relative to Soviet participation in the war against the Nazis, their predictions on the aftermath if Russia defeated Germany, and future world events in general. How true

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they were! They were with us, off and on, for about three weeks while LAMSON, having been detached from the Task Force, proceeded to Samoa, escorting and piloting transports in and out of the tedious harbor in preparation for the Marine buildup there for offensive operations in the Southwest Pacific.

On 7 February LAMSON ended up in Wellington, N.Z., reporting for duty with the ANZAC (Australia, New Zealand and Canadian) Squadron, the first ship to augment that Force for operations in the S.W. Pacific.

What a welcome we had from the citizens of Wellington; the red carpet was really rolled out! We also bade final goodbyes to Harsch and Knickerbocker, who gave us a superb farewell party. LAMSON was joined a week or so later by USS CHICAGO and PERKINS, also reporting for duty with the ANZAC's. For the next few months we operated with the A N Z A C ' S alone or in company with Task Forces 11 and 17 in the Coral Sea, and on innumerable independent escorting or screening assignments for fleet oilers and other ships between Samoa, Suva, Fiji, Noumea, New Caledonia, the New Hebrides and the Coral Sea. In mid April, after over four months of almost uninterrupted operations, literally with some of our steam leaks patched with rags and baling wire, we heard rumors that we would soon be relieved by FLUSSER, fresh from overhaul. LAMSON would thereupon return to the West Coast for our own long overdue overhaul and new equipment, but not before the first of our amazing "saves"!

On Sunday afternoon, 26 April, we were in Suva, Fiji, expecting to escort the NEOSHO via Noumea to fuel the forces in the Coral Sea. Being thoroughly whipped from paper work and for a slight change of pace I went over to the Defense Club to relax and look over a few of their available magazines.

On arrival, I found Hayes and Sweeney with a few ANZAC's leisurely rolling poker dice for beers. A few more ship's officers came in and then, to our surprise, a large group of officers from the SIMS appeared with the

word that SIMS had been detached to relieve us of escort duty for the NEOSHO. My luck never ran better. When I finally had to leave for a dinner engagement on board HMNZS LEANDER, after having shot pound notes trying to lose some of my profits, I had set aside enough money to square up all my bills and StiU had $15.00 of SIMS' money left in my pocket. I bade goodbye to the SIMS officers and wished them "happy sailing" on the assignment that we had anticipated. The fate of the SIMS and NEOSHO is well known: Japanese dive bombers, in search of our forces prior to the Battle of the Coral Sea, missed the main body, but located SIMS and NEOSHO weU to the south and both ships sank with extremely heavy casualties on 7 May. Of 14 survivors from SIMS, two died after rescue. Lucky LAMSON! Following our fateful experience with the SIMS, and with a few more escort duties behind us, we finally headed for Pearl, arriving there on 6 June and hearing about the Battle of Midway far to the northwest only by the dispatch decoding route. Upon arrival at Pearl we noted the great changes that had been accomplished since the disheartening first view on 13 December. I was ordered to assume temporary command so that the skipper, Preston Mercer '24, could report to Admiral Nimitz' staff. After a few emergency repairs we headed for San Francisco as escort for a large 8-9 knot convoy. There Cdr. Phil Fitzgerald reported on board and I resumed my duties as XO and Navigator.

Our complete overhaul in Mare Island took all of 18 days, but in that time the ship was practically torn apart and put together again, much old equipment was removed and all manner of new and up-to-date equipment was installed.

After completion of overhaul we joined TF 1, expecting to operate on the West Coast for a relaxing tour. However, with the critical situation developing in the Solomons, we soon found ourselves back in Pearl Harbor and in mid-October once more en route SW Pacific with TF 16, including ENTERPRISE. Our Division Commander, Abe Abercrombie '21, Admiral Halsey's "Scourge of the 19

Pacific," was on board LAMSON, and we were assigned as anti-submarine screen for SOUTH DAKOTA. While proceeding south, RAdm. Kinkaid, the Task Force Commander, temporarily detached LAMSON and MAHAN, to proceed ahead of the force by two days and raid the Japanese patrol line located to the south of the Gilbert Islands.

The patrol Une was reporting on U.S. shipping coming through the area for the benefit of their submarines and land-based aircraft.

Approximate time specified for attacking the patrol line was 1300 on 22 October. I was now doubUng as the Commodore's Operations Officer. We picked up the first ship, weU over the horizon, about 17 miles distant, at 1302. It turned out to be a 100-ton patrol schooner with the highest spotting mast I had ever seen. We were also being shadowed by enemy planes and, about the time of first sighting, received a plain language "Flash" from Pearl ordering us to clear the area. The Japanese were sending bombers plus an assisting ship to aid the patrol line. But the die was cast. MAHAN, being closer to the patrol schooner, opened fire first. We followed suit from another quadrant in cross fire — one ship spotting range for the other — and the patrol schooner soon went up in a blaze of glory. However, the masts of another ship appeared over the horizon about 19 miles distant. My initial reaction was that it was a Japanese light cruiser, but it turned out to be a heavily armed, seven thousand ton, auxiliary. Both LAMSON and MAHAN, widely separated, closed the range and opened fire on this ship, which returned our fire immediately. Its deflection and patterns were perfect, but fortunately, we had the range advantage. LAMSON hit on the second and subsequent salvos. Fires were observed and the ship began to list, finally going down by the bow with the propeller still turning. As we passed through the debris and personnel in the water at 30 knots — with bombers on the way we couldn't attempt to pick up survivors — I will never forget the look of fear on the faces of a few of the men in the water as we passed nearby!

Things happen rapidly at a time like this and, shortly after the second ship sank, two or three high flying Kawanishi type patrol bombers appeared at 17-20,000 feet. They made three cautious runs with LAMSON being closer and the favored target. Bombs were dropped on two runs, but missed. On the third approach LAMSON'S opening salvo was directly ahead of the lead bomber. They broke off the run without completion, but continued shadowing us. It was indeed a relief when darkness arrived. We stayed at general quarters all night and rejoined the Task Force near noon the next day.

After this action, low on fuel and ammunition, we were ordered alongside ENTERPRISE after dark for replenishing. In doing so the towline parted and fouled our propeller.

After replenishing, although we remained with the Task Force, we noted unusual vibrations and were finally detached to proceed 20

Efate and inspect for damage. PORTER assumed our position as anti-submarine screen for SOUTH DAKOTA. On 26 October, in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, where the Japanese sustained heavy losses in aircraft. HORNET was sunk. SOUTH DAKOTA and SMITH were damaged, but the only destroyer lost in this action was USS PORTER, the victim of a Japanese submarine torpedo. The second "save" for LAMSON! LAMSON was the first ship into the newly arrived floating drydock in Noumea for a quick job of propeller replacement, the tip of one of our blades having been bent in the towline foulup. In early November, while moored alongside BARTON in Noumea, the Commodore told the two destroyer skippers to flip a coin on forthcoming assignments.

BARTON won the toss and elected to go with Task Group 67.4. LAMSON'S assignment: escort a six knot convoy to Guadalcanal. I recall LCdr. Fox, skipper of the BARTON, on the bridge in a grey-blue flannel bathrobe waving us Godspeed when LAMSON cleared at 0600. We arrived safely at Guadalcanal, but not long after our departure from Noumea, BARTON was the victim of Japanese gunfire and torpedoes in the Battle of Guadalcanal on 13 November, going down with approximately 90% casualties, including LCdr. Fox! "Ball three and no strikes" for LAMSON.

We operated between New Hebrides and Guadalcanal thereafter on screening and anti-submarine assignments for transports unloading off Guadalcanal during daylight hours. We would take the transports over to safe haven in Tulagi before dark and then come out to patrol or operate with the PT boats at night, on the lookout for the "Tokyo Express." When we did become involved in the Battle of Tassafaronga on the night of 30 November, we joined TF 67 about 2130; at 2300 the action started. We had five cruisers and six DDs against a force of eight Japanese destroyers. For a time it appeared to be such a one sided affair; that was, until the Japanese torpedoes found their marks! It was chaotic and, frankly, our Task Force had the hell kicked out of it by RAdm. Tanaka, a brilliant tactician and his DDs. NORTHHAMPTON was sunk and three of the other cruisers received heavy damage, but this was one of the few actions off Guadalcanal where our DDs escaped without a scratch, even though LAMSON was fired on momentarily by the 40-mm battery of one of our damaged cruisers. The ship, with bow and one turret missing, looked like the silhouette of a Japanese CL and although the salvos were only 40-mm, tracers at night, whether on a 40-mm or 16" projectile, look about the same. As the salvos passed ahead of our bow, I thought, "My God, what kind of guns do these Japanese have!" Her Gunnery Officer, a close friend and classmate, later told me that he had given the order, "Commence firing, local control," to the one remaining main battery turret still in action. But the turret officer recognized LAM-

SON as a "friendly" and did not open fire.

Lucky LAMSON! Immediately following Tassafaronga, LAMSON went alongside MINNEAPOLIS which had absorbed two torpedoes in the preceeding night's holocaust, in order to supply submersible pumps, lights, power and personnel to keep her from capsizing. How different MINNEAPOLIS looked from the time when I helped put her in commission in 1934.

Except for the superhuman efforts of Capt.

Rosendahl, his officers and men, in disposing of all munitions and loose gear, with mooring lines to the shoreside palm trees in Tulagi, our own submersible pumps going full speed and with the superb assistance of a fleet tug, she never would have made it.

There is one amusing episode worthy of note relative to these hectic November days in and around Guadalcanal. In the early stages of the war our ships were stripped of non-essentials and flammable material, such as curtains, linoleum and the like. In accordance with the Captain's orders I served as hatchet man to insure that the officers and men on board LAMSON shipped home everything except a minimum amount of clothing, toilet articles and a few other possessions. Our junior ensign — "George" — had come on board prior to Pearl Harbor, fresh out of Bates College and the Reserve program. He had brought with him a complete wardrobe fit for dress for every occasion. At about the time of our disposal program he received orders to new construction, the USS LAFFEY. He prevailed upon me to retain his possessions on board until his detachment and then take everything with him. LAFFEY was lost in the Battle of Guadalcanal on 13 November, 1942, with many casualties and we were quite concemed over what had happened to our most Ukeable Ensign Damon. While patrolling off Guadalcanal one day, we sighted a lone ship in the distance that turned out to be an APD bringing resupplies to the beleagured troops on shore. After the usual exchange of recognition signals, the next message from the APD was: "Do you still have my golf clubs on board x Damon" Our answer: "Affirmative." The golf clubs were transferred by high line, we were happy to learn that our former junior ensign had survived and was well, but sorry that most of his original possessions, except for the golf clubs, had gone down with LAFFEY! After a few escort missions for damaged ships, I found myself with orders at last in January 1943, from the farthest reaches of the SW Pacific Theatre to the other end of the line on the Staff of Commander Task Force 8, RAdm. Kinkaid, then in San Diego.

He was taking over as Commander North Pacific Force for the Aleutian Campaign.

Preston Mercer, my former skipper, on CinCPacFh Staff saw my orders. The timing of my detachment appeared perfect for arrival Pearl the latter part of January. He arranged for me to make a VIP flight — all this I learned later in a short stopover in Shipmate, December 1981

Honolulu — to the West Coast on the plane of RAdm. Robert H. English ' I I , ComSubPac, who was making a trip to the Coast with members of his staff for special conferences.

At my end it was most uncertain on how and when I would get out of Espiritu Santo

by PBY for Noumea and thence to Pearl, with my baggage on board the seaplane tender CURTIS and I sitting on board DRAYTON after LAMSON had cleared for her next operation. Suddenly I heard that BELL.ATRIX was sailing from Espiritu Santo for San Diego, leaving at 1600, and it was then about 1530! I made a split second decision to try and get her. With the DRAYTON gig available, I picked up my baggage from CURTIS and, after conversation with the BELL.ATRIX Captain and XO on the bridge as she was standing out of the harbor, I

boarded her by Jacob's ladder, somewhat out of breath. My return to the West Coast took three weeks and, with radio silence in effect, no one knew where 1 was. When I turned up in San Diego on 4 February, my orders directing me to report to ComPhibPac for indoctrination and briefings were about to be revoked. My first greeting from Oz Colclough '21, Kinkaid's Chief of Staff who had remained behind when the rest of the staff departed for the cold north, was "Where the hell have you been?" But what a lucky break for me that I hadn't made my air connections; Admiral English's plane crashed on the side of a mountain near San Francisco on 21 January 1943 with the loss of all hands!

Yes, Irish luck, the will of God, and lucky, Lucky LAMSON.

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Ill Never Drink Your Water The Value of Foreign Language

Training

Professor Claude P. Lemieux

Several years ago a senior American naval officer was explaining to Foreign Language Department representatives why language study was a waste of time: "I studied French at the Naval Academy, but in all my years of service at home and abroad I never had occasion to use the language." Shortly thereafter I read in the Evening Capital that this same officer had been designated for a three-year tour of duty at SHAPE in Paris.

As the French say: "A^e ditespas; Fontaine, je ne boiraipas de ton eau!" (Say not; Fountain, I shall never drink of thy water).

In his recent book of memoirs On the Eve, Soviet Fleet Admiral Kuznetsov describes how his tour at the Naval Academy (War College) gave renewed impetus to his study of foreign languages. In one of those personal asides that make the book so outstanding among Soviet autobiographies, he relates his adventures with several languages, including tests for 3rd class interpreter qualifications in German and French, with the corresponding monthly salary bonus.

The former Minister of the Soviet Navy is rather sceptical about quick methods and "new-fangled" devices for the painless mastery of languages. The learning and forgetting of languages has caused Kuznetsov some misgivings, but he came to the conclusion that once he had reached the reading stage and could effectively add to his cultural and technical knowledge from foreign publications, the skill could be maintained.

The intervention in the Spanish Civil War was a turning point in the Admiral's language learning experience. Pleased with his success in French during the stop-over in Paris, he had hoped to get by in Spain on his GalUc expertise. He soon learned that many Spanish officers knew no French, and it was up to him to acquire Spanish, both orally and in gestures.

Some officers however, did not give up monolingualism. One such Soviet officer reported for duty in Spain and received his language books and directions from Kuznetsov, who concluded half joking: "Meanwhile, remember one word, comida (meal), so you won't starve for lack of communication." Some time later the future admiral was checking on the progress of his newcomer: "How many words do you remember?" — "Only one, comida," came 22

the reply. It turned out that Comrade K. was not of much use in a Spanish ship, and was soon sent back home. Another officer, S. S. Ramishvilli, arriving in Spain with a scant knowledge of French and Spanish, soon attained the level where Spaniards assured him he spoke "as perfectly as Cervantes". The Spanish experience convinced Kuznetsov that "the best way to learn a language is to work at it while living in the country where it is spoken."

During World War II the Soviet Fleet Admiral had frequent opportunities to use his French. He observes that "the famous American Admiral Leahy, personal aide of Roosevelt, in his book, / Was There, praised Kuznetsov for his use of French at the Yalta and Potsdam conferences."

After his retirement Kuznetsov decided to study English. "There is an interesting Uterature, and many documents relating to our naval specialty are pubUshed in English.

Ahhough I am a seaman, I had no knowledge of English."

After three years of hard work, the former Admiral began to translate articles for a magazine. "The first ones were tough, but then I got the feel of things, and I had the satisfaction of knowing that I had attained a certain mastery of yet another language.

A year and a half ago I was bold enough to translate the book of the American C O . * of the submarine SKATE, Under the Ice to the Pole. It took a lot of work (and the editor doubtless had his problems), but the book was finally put into Russian and published in 1962 by the Voyenizdat (Military Publishers)."

At this point N. G. Kuznetsov paused in his narrative, and said: "It seems I was carried away by this discussion of my hobby, and departed a good bit from the framework of my story. Let's get back to the Academy."

Getting back to the Academy takes me to a NATO briefing in Brussels some six years after that Evening Capital report of the duty assignment at SHAPE in Paris. SHAPE had been invited out of Paris, and our Service Academies' delegation was being received at the headquarters not very distant from the historic battlefield of Waterloo. The senior naval officer of NATO in Europe found time in his very crowded schedule to greet the Service Academy representatives from CONUS.

After his brief official message, he advanced to my position in the back of the room, seized my hand in his characteristically powerful grasp, and completed his earlier speech with a smile: "I'm taking French lessons!" *Later VAdm. James Calvert USN, Superintendent USNA

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The Marshall H. Cox Fund Support for Language

Studies

Professor J o h n D . Yarbro

/ would like to thank the Naval Academy, the Alumni Association, and the Language Department for sending me, through the Captain Marshall H. Cox Fund, on one of the greatest learning experiences of my life.

This comment was made by Ensign Joseph T. Schartung USN '81 upon his return from six weeks of study and travel in Spain in July and August, prior to starting his flight training at Pensacola. Midshipman 1/C Vidal Rodriguez, a member of the same study group in Spain, had this to say: The language study abroad program . . . is unquestionably the most exciting and fulfilling program available to the language student . . . Clearly command of the Spanish language and understanding of Spanish culture are valuable tools for a naval officer working in such places as Latin America and Spain, or with the large population of Hispanics within the Navy.

I am confident that with my added understanding . . . I can communicate in a more meaningful way with both Spaniards and Latin Americans . . . I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the trustees of the Captain Marshall H. Cox Fund who made it possible for me to participate in this unique program.

In tone and in substance, these views are typical of reactions on the part of aU the midshipmen and recent graduates who have taken part in foreign travel and study. From 1967 to 1977 the USNA Language Department sponsored such programs for a few volunteer midshipmen during their summer leave periods. Those selected, for example, studied Russian at the U.S. Army Institute in Garmisch, Germany; German at the German Naval Academy; Spanish at Guadalajara, Mexico; and for several years, Portuguese at the Brazilian Naval Academy.

Year after year the participants came back enthusiastic about their progress in language skills and about their first-hand knov/ledge of other countries and peoples. The programs during this period, however, depended on uncertain funding, always limited, which ended completely in 1977. It became clear then that they could be continued only if donor funds could be found.

Bequest to tbe AJumni Association Providentially, in March of 1980 Captain William S. Busik was able to write the Shipmate, December 1981

following letter to the Superintendent, then Rear Admiral Lawrence: It is my pleasure to inform you that the will of the late Captain Marshall H. Cox, USN (Ret.), Class of 1931, contains provisions for a sizeable bequest to the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association in support of our efforts on behalf of the Naval Academy.

Specifically, the will calls for the establishment of the Captain Marshall H. Cox Fund, the income from which is to be used at the discretion of the Alumni Association to support and encourage the study of foreign languages by Midshipmen who have displayed outstanding proficiency in that field . . . .

It is my understanding that appropriated funds are no longer available for the summer intensive language-area study program for volunteer inidshipmen. The purposes of that very worthwhile program appear to reflect directly the essence of Captain Cox's wishes.

I am pleased, therefore, to offer, on a continuing basis, necessary funding . . . to allow the program to continue . . . .

Admiral Lawrence replied (in part) as follows: This funding will permit us to restore and expand programs of proven value in producing graduates with the solid language skills and area knowledge so widely needed in the Navy.

Once again our Alumni family, which you so ably represent, has proved its abiding loyalty and generosity. The Captain Marshall H. Cox Fund will stand as a splendid example of devotion and of commitment to excellence in the education of career and naval officers.

The Cox Fund in Action With the donor's will now probated and the annual income accepted by the Secretary of the Navy, the Captain Marshall H. Cox Fund has been formally established. Initial funding for 1980 was $16,000; for 1981, the amount was increased to $30,000; for 1982, the planned budget figure is $45,000.

With such backing the Academy has now been able to develop stable plans for foreign study in each of the five languages offered.

By terms of the will and by Academy policy, candidates must be volunteer members of the first class or recent graduates, U.S. citizens only, who have demonstrated outstanding proficiency in the study of a foreign language

at the Naval Academy. Midshipmen nominees must be recommended by their Company Officers as worthy overseas representatives of the Brigade. Their travel and study abroad must take place during normal summer leave time and must not interfere with Commissioning Week, at-sea training, or other official obligations. Junior officer participants will usually be new ensigns on temporary summer duty prior to reporting to their branch schools. AppUcants are screened by the Chairman of the Language Studies Department, for approval by the Commandant of Midshipmen.

The First Summer, 1980 During the summer of 1980 the Academy sent 13 midshipmen I/C abroad for study supported wholly or in part by the Marshall H. Cox Fund. Programs were as follows: French — One midshipman I/C at the Catholic University, Angers, France and another at the University of Grenoble, France, for one month each.

German — One midshipman I/C at the Goethe Institute, Munich-Prien, and the German Naval Academy, Flensburg, for a total of six weeks; two others at the German Naval Academy for three weeks (partial funding).

Russian — Five midshipmen 1/C at the U.S. Army Russian Institute, Garmisch, Germany, taking part in the annual Service Academy program for three weeks.

Spanish — Three midshipmen I/C at the Cultural Institute, Guadalajara, Mexico, for one month.

This past summer, 1981, income from the Marshall H. Cox Fund enabled 23 Cox scholars to engage in the following programs: Chinese — One 2nd Lieutenant USMC '81, at the Beijing Language Institute, Beijing, China, for two months.

French — Two Ensigns USN '81, at the Alliance Francaise School, Paris, for five and six weeks respectively; one Ensign USN '81, at the University of Grenoble, France, for two months; two midshipmen I/C at the University of Savoie session at Annecy, France, for one month.

German — One Ensign USN '81, one 2nd Lieutenant USMC '81, one Major USMC '68 (O-in-C), and two midshipmen I/C on a three-week study tour in Germany (including 23

USNA language students meet the President of West Germany

Midshipmen confer with the German Federation of Industry visits with the West German President, members of ParUament, senior German and U.S. military officers, the U.S. Acting Ambassador, and other notables); three midshipmen I/C at the German Naval Academy (partial support); one Ensign USN '81, serving as translator for the USN Liaison Unit, Munich, for five months (partial support).

Russian — One Lieutenant USN '76 (O-inC) and three midshipmen I/C at U.S. Army Russian Institute, Garmisch, Germany, for three weeks.

Spanish — Two Ensigns USN '81 and one midshipman 1/C at the University of Valencia, Spain, for four weeks of courses plus a two-week study tour; one Ensign USN '81 at Madrid and Valencia for familiarization and courses, for a total of six weeks.

To round out the picture of foreign study and travel by USNA midshipmen — not including port caUs during normal summer atsea training — the following programs were conducted in 1981, in addition to those depending on the Cox Fund: French — Four midshipmen 2/C on an annual exchange visit to the French Naval Academy in May; two midshipmen 2/C studying at Annecy on French Government scholarships in July.

German — One midshipman I/C and five midshipmen 2/C on study tour in Germany in June; three midshipmen 2/C on exchange visit to German Naval Academy in July.

Round trip air travel to Germany for both groups was provided without charge by the German DoD. Spanish — One Ensign USN '81, study at Valencia at own expense in September; one midshipman 2/C, study in Guadalajara, Mexico, at own expense in July.

Forex — Summer exchange at-sea training with 24 foreign navies; a long-established program under the Commandant of Midshipmen. A total of 45 midshipmen I/C, 15 of them using French, German, or Spanish with their hosts.

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"We Benefited . . . Educationally, Militarily, and Personally" Second Lieutenant Carl Spataro USMC '81 took part last June in the study tour in Germany. As a concluding example, here is what this kind of experience meant to him: In short, the Summer Study Abroad Programs are incomparably valuable in producing young line officers who are capable of fulfilling international roles.

We benefited from the Summer Study Tour of Germany educationally, militarily, and personally. Educationally, we enjoyed our first real opportunity to use the German language outside of the classroom. All of the briefs we attended, and most of the discussions and conversations that we had were entirely in German. Moreover, our immersion in the German culture was an experience no textbook could approach.

MiUtarily, we represented the United States to a foreign country, while developing an appreciation for the U.S. military role within NATO. Our briefs and meetings with German military officials impressed upon us the need for a cooperative and stable American foreign policy. Personally, the exposure to life in Germany was an eyeopener for all of us. By living and working with Germans, we learned that lifestyles of the Germans and Americans may differ, but the basic values within each society are, nonetheless, the same. We were fortunate to have this experience as young officers and will undoubtedly continue to benefit from it in the future.

As a civilian, he joined the AerojetGeneral Corporation in Sacramento, first as a supervisor of logistics in the soUd rocket plant, and then as development engineer.

Later he worked as a foreign service officer for the Department of State.

His two prime interests were investments and travel. He pursued the first with notable success and the second with great enjoyment.

He believed deeply that officers in the naval service should know foreign languages and should be well informed about other countries, their peoples and customs. Captain Cox died while traveling in the Mariana Islands, on Guam, 13 June 1979. As Admiral Lawrence wrote, his will is indeed "a splendid example of devotion and commitment to excellence in the education of career naval officers."

Captain Marshall H. Cox, SC, USN (Ret.) Marshall Herbert Cox entered the Naval Academy from California. Graduated with the Class of 1931, he went to sea, entered the Supply Corps, served on the China Station with the Yangtze Patrol and then with the Pacific fieet during World War II. He received seven battle stars. In 1954 the Navy sent him to Harvard for graduate studies in management. He was retired in 1959 for physical reasons.

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Lucky B a g of B o o k s

Air Raid, Pearl Harbor, Edited by Paul Stillwell, U.S. Naval Institute Press 1981, 299 pages, illustrated, $17.96 Air Raid, Pearl Harbor is a compilation of the recollections of forty-seven people concerning the events before, during and after the Pearl Harbor attack by the Japanese, with each piece generously illustrated. Twenty-one of the articles were previously published in the Naval Institute Proceedings and several in Shipmate.

The accounts are generally on two levels.

On one there are recountals of events in Washington and Tokyo, and background matters not directly connected with the attack itself. Several of these articles demonstrate that the individuals concerned had a pretty good idea that the Japs could attack Pearl Harbor, but no one seemed wiUing to heed their warnings. These are some of the most interesting and provoking parts of the book. On the other level there are concrete memories of the events of that fatal day, those leading cUrectly to it and those immediately foUowing.

The selections are a bit puzzling in that some pieces have only the faintest connection with the Pearl Harbor attack ("The Strange Assignment of USS LANIKAI", "American Prisoners in Japan") while others cluster around one piece of the picture (five stories about the NEVADA, twentysix pages, and eighteen pages about other battleships, of which eleven are OKLAHOMA). There is not one piece on the Army's share of the day, nor any mention of the 31 Coast Artillery anti-aircraft batteries assigned to protect Pearl Harbor from air attack. No selection covers the installation of six anti-aircraft batteries of five-inch guns salvaged from the wrecked ships and presented to the Coast Artillery after C A . crews had been trained by Navy instructors from sunken ships.

Without a really convincing obeisance to hindsight, a number of accounts seem to aim at making prediction of the attack almost obvious. There is Adm. Arthur Radford's report on the February 1932 war game attack on Pearl Harbor, almost precisely matching what the Japanese did, and RAdm. Arthur McCoUum's fascinating report on his efforts to persuade the CNO, Adm. Stark, to issue a direct Navy warning to the CinCs. When that was not done, he issued an ONI order on 3 December — info to the CinCs — to the Naval Attaches in Tokyo, Peking and Bangkok to destroy all classified Shipmate, December 1981

material, six days after the war warning message and four days before the attack.

The war warning message sent on 27 November was about as clear and unequivocal a warning as any military leader could expect that war would ensue in a matter of days, though where it would break out was left open to interpretation. Gen. Minoru Genda, a Japanese naval officer who became a general in the modern Japanese Air SelfDefense Force, in his contribution to Japanese carrier tactics, quotes the Chinese philosopher Sun-Tzu: "Wherefore, in conduct of war, do not depend on the enemy's not coming, but rely on your own preparations. Do not count on the enemy not attacking your fortress, but leave nothing undefended." Our naval leaders of 1941 were experts on the Battle of Jutland rather than Japanese carrier tactics, and the navy was prepared to do battle in line ahead at 20,000 yards. There was, of course, no chance that the Japanese battle line would appear on the horizon off Oahu, so why worry? The potential of carrier aircraft was not fully realized, not even by senior naval aviators. It just wasn't sensible to expect the

Japanese to attack our strongest base at such a distance from their own bases. RAdm. WiUiam Drake's article, "I Don't Think They'd Be Such Damned Fools" expresses the attitude prevailing.

Today, still to a significant extent immersed in the Battle of Midway, just as the Battle of Jutland was the word on naval warfare in 1941, we have somehow managed to stumble over relearning the lesson of Pearl Harbor twice. We ignored Sun-tzu's wise words when the Chinese massed north of the Yalu and the Chinese did harm to some fine Marine units. We forgot the spirit of Suntzu's words when we assured the best fighting men of France that we would do a job they gave up against disciplined little men in black pajamas, armed with rifles junked by modern armies.

Paul Backus tells of his expriences in OKLAHOMA on December 7 and it is one of

the best things in the book. Later in his career, Paul provided one of the finest examples I know of the determination that's needed to change established belief. In the late fifties Cdr. Backus was, in the judgement of his contemporaries, a shoo-in for fiag Concluded on page 27

Japanese photograph of the attack; two "Kates" over the harbor, torpedo hit on OKLAHOMA, bomb hits on UTAH and RALEIGH

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rank, intelligent, articulate, and personable.

He decided that the Polaris missile system was vital to our country. Almost alone, he got us the Polaris missile system, counting not the cost, for his career was cut brutally short. The Battle of Midway syndrome, placing attack carriers above every other need, meant a hard fight and a lot of sensitive toes stepped on. But we did get Polaris and aU of us close to the missile business at that time give full credit to Paul Backus. Some of those who tell us about their warnings in this book would be more convincing if one of them had been so vehement that his career was ended.

I am personally grateful that there was no effective warning on December 7. Adm. Chester Nimitz in his contribution to this volume says: " . . . it was God's divine will that Kitimiel did not have his fleet at sea to intercept the Japanese Carrier Force that attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December, 1941. . . . we could have lost fl//of our trained men . . . There would have been few trained men to form the nucleus of the crews for the new ships nearing completion." If there had been a warning and we had been at sea, it is Ukely that I would not be here to write this and Paul Backus might not have survived to buUdoze the Polaris missile system into being.

Capt. Mitsuo Fuchida led the first wave of the attack and his description of it in the book is superb. I think his indication that the Japanese heavy planes had radar is surely a mistake in translation. I glow a bit over his statement: "I was startled by the rapidity of the counterattack which came less than five minutes after the fust bomb had faUen. Were it the Japanese Fleet, the reaction would not have been so quick." On my side, I watched with admiration as his high level bombers flew their runs through ever increasing fiveinch bursts, making as many as three runs before dropping. He says we hit some of his planes, including his own, which, at the time, I wouldn't have bet on. His massive bombs probably caused the magazine explosion in ARIZONA, hit CALIFORNIA twice, and MARYLAND twice. The torpedoes, of course, did the real dirty work. Later, high altitude bombing of ships occurred at sea during World War II only when some B-17 pilot made an optimistic drop. Pearl Harbor established torpedo planes and dive bombers as the potent naval weapons of World War II. Joe Taussig's contribution describes the Mark 19 director as "among the very best anti-aircraft directors in the Navy". Most of us struggling with the anti-aircraft problem itched to get the Mark 37 director and looked on the Mark 19 as a hopeless collection of junk. I also disagree with Capt. Taussig's assessment of the restraints placed on training by safety requirements and maneuvering restrictions on the towed sleeve. Our target practice on slow sleeves, making straight level runs, was about aU our equipment could handle.

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VAdm. Kleber Masterson, in his account, says: "When he (Kimmel) was relieved of command, there were many more poUtical motives than military ones. Because we were really weU trained. Those ships were sharp.

Our anti-aircraft fire was terrible because we didn't have the proper anti-aircraft directors." On that day, however, we did bring down 29 of the 305 planes attacking, a little less than ten percent. Not good, but much better than anyone would have predicted for a surprise air attack with no air cover, and rather pitiful fire control equipment.

Chaplain Lawrence Schmeider's recollections are so at variance with my own memories that I wonder whether we were really on the same island. Perhaps Chaplains see a different world!

Ted Mason's short piece, titled "Last Man Off the CALIFORNIA," in which he recounts being the last man on the ship during the night of 7 December, doesn't square at aU my own memory. We manned all the antiaircraft guns throughout that night and for several days afterwards, for the boat deck where the five-inch were mounted was about a foot above water when CALIFORNIA finished settling. As soon as we could, we took the guns off and mounted four of them by the Navy Main Gate in the grounds of Hickam Air Force Base. The 50 cal. machine

guns mounted on the conning tower, just above Turret Two, where Radioman Mason was stationed, were, unfortunately, fired that night at our incoming carrier planes that made the mistake of flying down battleship row. He must have heard them! They were the only CALIFORNIA guns fired that night, although all of the AA batteries were manned.

Possibly one of the major contributions this book can make to future historians is the universal opinion that Adm. Husband Kimmel was caught in a maelstrom not of his own making. He was an exceptionally able officer who did a wonderful job training the ships he had, equipped as they were, for war.

His error was in a lack of prescience, a quality that is not, so far anyway, judged in fitness reports.

This book will be of great interest to those who were there on 7 December, to historians, and to those who delight in human interest stories. I could wish for a more even choice of articles, for more of an appeal to us old salts living with our memories, but that does not detract from the overall interest and value of the book as a whole. It's well worth the reading.

Cary H. Hall '40

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

Pay Raise is Law but Action on Money Bills Lags Badly The new fiscal year began 1 October; effective that date service people got a large pay raise and federal civilians a smaller one — but the year began without a single appropriation bill for FY 1982 through Congress.

With no appropriation laws, the government was operating until 20 November on a continuing resolution, H.J. Res. 325, signed 1 October as Public Law 97-51. This resolution continues Defense expenditures at the FY 1981 levels or at FY '82 budget requests, whichever are lower. It finances government activity generally at '81 levels or at levels in House-passed '81 appropriations acts, whichever are lower. (As of 5 October the House had passed nine regular appropriations, including military construction.

Transportation Department, Veterans Administration and NASA.) The same 4.8% pay raise most civil servants got was proposed for flag officers and senior civil servants by raising the $50,112 ceiling on their pay to $57,500 but was dropped in the final version of the continuing resolution. Congress, however, included some expense benefits for iteself. The resolution provides (unless Congress changes the law again) that legislators — and therefore senior grades — will get the same percentage increases in the future as the general civil service.

Not only had the Defense appropriation not even emerged from committee but the '82 Defense Authorization which had passed the Senate on 14 May and the House on 16 July was still in inter-chamber conference.

Because the authorization has not taken final form. Shipmate — which detailed its personnel provisions as passed by the two chambers last month — will defer its planned rundown of ship, aircraft, missile and other authorizations. Much more than present inter-chamber differences are at issue! Actually, those differences had been almost completely resolved in a series of conferences by leaders of the two Armed Services Committees. But the leaders are now waiting on Defense figures on additional reductions.

Normally conferees must work within the range of figures voted by two chambers, but Shipmate learned from an authoritative source that when it finally gets the conference report the House will be asked to approve

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figures for many projects lower than either chamber voted. The many legislators in both chambers and of both parties who want Defense to bear a bigger share in reducing the government's deficit are certain to approve that move.

Since the authorizational bill passed House and Senate the President has reached a number of decisions affecting defense. His interim MX decision is to build 100 and put the first 36 in Titan silos, deferring any of the land, sea or air basing proposals. He wants to build 100 B-Is, switching to Stealth, however, if that bomber becomes technically feasible before the 100 are buih. He wants to go ahead with a modest extremely low frequency transmitting system to submerged submarines at Clam Lake, Wise, and Sawyer AFB, Mich., instead of the up~ to-4000 mile grids of buried cables in earlier ELF programs for Wisconsin, Michigan or Texas. He also announced plans to put nuclear cruise missiles in existing submarines and to push development of the D5 followon Trident missile.

In other Trident developments, the Navy and Electric Boat Co. have composed their differences and the yard will get a contract for its ninth Trident submarine. As for building Navy ships in foreign yards — a move Navy Secretary John F. Lehman said would be necessary, the House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee has approved a bill, H.R. 3464, which forbids that. Mr. Lehman had voiced his threat at the height of the controversy with Electric Boat over delays, defects and cost overruns.

The President proposed reducing planned Defense spending, by $2 billion this fiscal year by $5 billion in '83 and by $6 billion in '84. He also wants the services to share in major reductions in government travel.

Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger told Congressional committees that reductions might entail retiring 18 ships earlier than planned, dropping 11 ships from the 1982-87 building program and reducing steaming hours. Congressmen want deeper cuts. In a counter move. Secretary Weinberger called a news conference to release a 99-page document, "Soviet Military Power", which, he said, "contains more information on the USSR armed forces than has ever before been available under one cover in an unclassified presentation."

Basic Pay Increase Only Part of New Major Pay Law The increases in basic pay made effective from I October by President Reagan's approval of S. 1181 are but one of many provisions of what may be the most comprehensive pay overhaul since the Cordiner and Hook Commission revisions.

The basic pay increases range from 10% to 17% depending on grade and length of service. This was a compromise between the 7% to 22% raises voted by the Senate 11 September and the flat 14.3% raise the House voted 15 September. The final figures actually are close to those Defense Secretary Weinberger proposed to House and Senate conferees under the authority in the House version to use 25% of the money to vary the statutory rates.

The basic pay increases are: E-1, 10%, E-2 and E-3, 10.7%; E-4, 13%; E-5 and E-6, 16.5%; E-7, E-8 and E-9, 17%; aU warrant and commissoned officers 14.3%. Academy cadets and midshipmen are raised 10% from $419.40 a month to $461.40.

Basic allowances for quarters and subsistence are increased 14.3 percent. The longtime flat rate of $55 a month for enlisted hazardous duty incentive pay is raised to $83.

The enlisted sliding scale rates for flying and other types of hazardous duty are raised from a minimum of $63 to a minimum of $83 a month. (E-6s and up are not affected, nor are more senior E-4s and E-5s; the change merely substituting $83 for every lesser amount in the pay scales.) Three new categories are made eligible for this pay: flight deck crews of ships other than carriers which launch aircraft, toxic fuel handlers and lab workers exposed to viruses or bacteria.

AWACS officer/air controllers not drawing regular . flight pay are made eligible for ' special incentive pay based on grade and total years of service as a controller, ranging from $125 to $350 a month. Flight pay itself is raised from a maximum of $306 to a maximum of $400; warrant and commissoned officer flight pay is equalized and the pay is authorized for officers performing operatiorlal flying duties after 25 years of service.

(The flight pay increases do not go to those receiving the aviation career bonus, but that bonus is discontinued for Navy and Marine Corps officers after 30 September 1982 and for Air Force officers after September 1981.)

Enlisted service is excluded in computing years of service for officer submarine pay.

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Continous sea pay is authorized for twocrew balUstic missile submarines, instead of being discontinued when the off-crew is ashore. Diving pay maximums are raised from $110 to $300 for enlisteds and $200 for officers, and divers may receive one other type of hazardous duty pay in addition. The new rates are to go only to master divers.

Enlistment bonuses are increased and a one-year test of a $4,000 enlistment bonus for high-quality Army recruits is authorized.

Enlisteds may re-enlist before the expiration of an extension of an existing enlistment and use up to two years of the unexpired extension (for which a bonus is not paid) to compute the re-enlistment bonus. Nuclear qualified officers may cancel old agreernents, to enter into new agreements of at least four years at the higher rates which became effective 1 January 1981. Surface and nuclear power appUcants may get the same $3,000 bonus on entering the program which submarine nuclear power applicants receive.

Continuation pay of $3,000 for each year of obligation is authorized for officers possessing critical scientific or engineering training.

Travel and transportation allowances are liberalized — and tightened. Enlisteds on temporary duty are to get the $9.30 subsistence part of per diem on the same basis as officers. Liberalizations include temporary lodging, temporary storage of up to 180 days incident to change of station or long deployment, preserving the right to travel and transportation allowances not used because of two consecutive tours, without intervening leave, outside the lower 48 States.

Transportation of serviceman and dependents overseas in conjunction with emergency leave is authorized. The vehicle transported overseas may be owned by a family member other than the service person.

Authority to reimburse those deprived of shipboard quarters by overhaul, etc., is extended to 30 September 1982.

Restrictions are aimed at seeing the government pays only for travel actually performed, including that incident to retirement. Those released before completing at least 90% of obligated service should be given only the least expensive transportation in kind. Congress said. For others, reduced advance payments might be used to (a) encourage actual travel and (b) increase ease of recoupment if the travel is not performed.

Miscellaneous provisions permit the superintendents of the service academies to nominate up to 50 persons a year for appointment, within current authorized strenths. Academy appointments are conditional until the midshipman or cadet is admitted; the 4 March deadline for submission of nominations to the Naval Academy is eliminated. Naval and Air Force ROTC is increased by 2,000 and 3,000, respectively, to 8,000 and 9,500.

Senate amendments to the Uniform Code of MiUtary Justice and Senate provisions authorizing Defense to get information on high school students for recruiting purposes.

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and to get criminal records of applicants, were dropped from the biU for later, separate handUng.

Compensation, DIC, SGLI Up House and Senate have sent to the President a compromise version of legislation increasing veterans compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation, raising to $35,000 from $20,000 the maximum life insurance servicemen, drilling reserves and veterans may buy, and making other changes in veterans laws. The bill, S. 917, passed the Senate 24 July and the House 21 September.

In addition to allowing servicemen to buy $35,000 — or $30,000 or $25,000 — of Servicemen's Group Life Insurance or Veterans' Group Life Insurance the bill allows beneficiaries to elect lump sum settlement if the service member did not specify installment payments.

The average increases in compensation are the 11.2% by which Social Security and VA pensions were increased earlier, but the range of increases is from 7.4% for a 10% disability to 20.1% for a 90% disability. The increase for those 100% disabled is 11.3%. In doUars, the previous compensation ran from $54 a month for 10% to $1,016 for 100% disabilities; the new rates range from $58 to $1,130.

The foUowing all are increased by 11.2%: DIC for surviving spouses, the special VA compensation for specified severe disabilities (and compensation for loss of use of arms is increased to that payable for loss of use of legs), special clothing allowances and the extra compensation for dependents of the more severely disabled.

DIC for children of those whose deaths were service connected is increased by 11.3%. The maximum car allowance is raised from $3,800 to $5,000. Veterans Administration will guarantee the newer mortgages which allow lower payments in the first years. The maximums payable for especially adapted housing and on mobile home mortgages are increased. Non-serviceconnected pensions will be continued for up to three months for veterans in VA hospitals who are undergoing prescribed rehabilitation courses. Markers may be furnished for placing "in appropriate places" (generally private cemeteries) to commemorate those lost or buried at sea.

Finally, the bill will deny veterans benefits to those entering service after the law is signed who do not serve at least two years or, in recalls to duty, for such lesser period as is specified in the recall. Excepted from the ban are: those who incur a compensable disability, those discharged for the convenience of the government within 90 days of the end of their tour, and enlisteds with dependents who are discharged for hardship.

Good, Bad Developments Stem from Reconciliation Law The massive reconciliation act — Public 97-35, detailed in October Shipmate — has three more facets not previously reported here.

One is the services' prompt implementation of the provision giving a grace year to apply for the Survivor Benefit Plan. Between I October 1981 and 30 September 1982 any person who on 13 August 1981 was entitled to retired or retainer pay may (a) apply for SBP if he has not done so, or (b) apply for more coverage, to the maximum, including coverage for dependents previously excluded.

To prevent "death bed" elections, if the service person dies within two years of the effective date of his new election that election is void; the beneficiary will receive only a refund of SBP premiums paid. The services are telling retirees about the new chance for coverage.

Section 2405 of the 676-page law denies unemployment compensation to service members who resigned or otherwise voluntarily left the military after 1 July 1981 for any periods of unemployment beginning after 13 August 1981.

Section 2205 of the 13 August law ends, effective September 1981, the special Social Security benefits payable to the widowed mother effective when the child reaches age 16. The previous age was 18. In other words, though most 16- and 17-year-olds are still in high school, the special benefit payable to the parent ends. The allowance to the child himself continues. Though those never receiving the benefit have thus been excluded from it immediately, there is a two-year grace period for those parents who were receiving the payment in August on the basis of having a child in their care that month. Both parent and child benefits continue for them at two years unless the child reaches 18 sooner.

GI Bill: More Testimony More testimony but still no votes was the GI Bill story on both sides of the Capitol.

The General Accounting Office told House Veterans Committee Chairman, G.V. Montgomery that any GI Bill would compete with other federal college aid programs. "There's no room for both a GI Bill and the current programs in a balanced budget situation," an official declared. The AsstSecDef for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Lawrence J. Korb, said any Defense program must offer more money than does civilian college aid.

The Senate Veterans Committee is dubious about the provision in H.R. 1400, the bill the House Veterans Committee reported, which allows GI Bill credits to be transferred to (concluded on next page) 29

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President VADM. WILLIAM P. MACK USN (Ret.) '37

Annapolis MD Vice President (Eastern Area) ADM. JAMES L . HOLLOWAY USN (Ret.) '43

Annapolis MD Vice President (Central Area) LGEN. THOMAS P. STAFFORD USAF (Ret.) '52

Norman OK Vice President (Western Area) RADM. ROBERT B . ERLY USN (Ret.) '37

Coronado CA Executive Director CAPT. W . S. BUSIK USN (Ret.) '43

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

Annapolis MD TRUSTEES Past President ADM. ROY L . JOHNSON USN (Ret.) '29

Virginia Beach VA Superintendent's Representative CAPT. J . L . CLEARWATER USN '57

USNA, Annapolis MD At Large (To serve through Spring Meeting 1982) MR. ROBERT S. CUNNINGHAM '59 CDR. PAUL E . GALANTI USN '62 CDR. MILES A. LIBBEY III USN '67

LGEN. THOMAS F . STAFFORD USAF (Ret.) '52

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1983) MAJ. CHARLES E . BOYER III USMC '71

GEN. ROBERT E . CUSHMAN, JR. USMC (Ret.)

'35 CAPT. EDWARD A. RODGERS USN (Ret.) '40 VADM. BERNARD M . STREAN USN (Ret.) '33

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1984) MR. WILLIAM D . CRAWFORD '48 CDR. STEPHEN M . DUNCAN USNRR '63 CAPT. ROBERT T . S. KEITH, JR. USN '58 CAPT. JAMES A. LOVELL, JR. USN (Ret.) '52

From Local Chapters CAPT. SIDNEY E . VEAZEY USN '59

Annapolis LT. STEPHEN MELESKO JR. U S N R '51

Connecticut RADM. HERBERT H . ANDERSON U S N (Ret.) '41

Greater Washington DC Association MR. JOSEPH N . PORTNEY '52

Los Angeles CDR. PHILIP VLADESSA USNR (Ret.) '49

New York CDR. HENRY R . OCHEL U S N R - R '61

North Texas CAPT. STEPHEN N . WHITE USNR (Ret.) '39

Peninsula MR. JOHN J. SANTUCCI '60

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

San Diego/Coronado MR. RICHARD D . RUSSELL '59

Southeast Florida MR. J . KIRBY EWING '45

Texas Gulf Coast CAPT. D . J. ROULSTONE USN (Ret.) '46

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dependents. It is that bill which is being considered now by House Armed Services' Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation. VAdm. Lando W. Zech, DCNO for Manpower, Personnel and Training, favors a transfer option but suggested the subcommittee consider having the service person pay part of the cost of any transfer of entitlements to a dependent. Eight recruiters and career counselors from the four Defense services told the House unit a GI Bill was an important recruiting and retention aid — and it should have a transfer option.

President Reagan has asked Congress to postpone a GI Bill until 1982 and meandme to extend beyond its present 31 December life the present education program in which Defense pays two-thirds.

Many Other Developments Bills to give divorced spouses a share of retired pay elicited testimony for and against at hearings before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Manpower and Personnel.

Chairman Roger Jepsen told the witnesses "the situation dictates action and I intend to do something about i t . " But Henry S. Palau said, for the Retired Officers Association, that there are adequate laws providing alimony and child support and attaching service pay when a service member does not obey them. A committee aide said after the hearings that the senators were leaning towards the bills of Sen. Dennis DeConcini (D-Ariz.) and Rep. Kent Hance (D-Tex.) which allow the services to honor court divisions of retired pay. Rep. Patricia Schroeder (D-Colo.), who with Sen. Mark Hatfield (ROre.) has sponsored biUs automatically dividing retired pay on the basis of duration of the marriage, said the other bills do not go far enough, especially since many state courts refuse to divide pay.

While Congressional action on the transfer of the AWACS aircraft to Saudi Arabia was getting much news coverage, the Senate was voting on other international matters too.

Considering a foreign aid authorization bill, it voted repeal of the Clark amendment of 1976 which banned any aid to Angola. It voted to permit aid to Argentina, but to .halt aid to EI Salvador unless that nation protects human rights and reforms economic and political processes. While the Clark amendment would be repealed, the aid bill — still a long way from passage — would still require Congressional approval of any aid to Angola.

tion Act generally and t o exempt U.S. intelligence agencies entirely from its provisions. The present law has caused 15 friendly nations to refuse to share intelligence with the United States, C I A Director WiUiam Casey said.

The Coast Guard has been ordered by President Reagan to intercept on the high seas ships suspected of bringing illegal immigrants to the United States. Aimed principally at curbing the flood of Haitians, the order allows ships to be stopped, papers examined, people questioned, and if appropriate, the ships to be returned to their place of departure.

The Senate has passed S.J. Res. 100, authorizing the United States to participate in a multinational peacekeeping force in the Sinai. At the same time the continuing resolution detailed at the beginning of this column appropriates $50 million of the $125 million the Administration asks for the force, but allows only $20 miUion — the same amount Egypt and Israel each are putting up — to be spent now. Of the approximately 2,500 planned for the force, about 1,200 wiU be Americans, including an infantry battalion, a logistics support unit and about 50 civilian observers. Columbia, Uruguay and Fiji so far have agreed to provide units.

A one-year extension of the Defense Production Act of 1950 from its 20 September 1981 extension was signed 30 September as Public Law 97-47. The Administration had asked a five-year extension, but in passing H.R. 2903 both Democrats and Republicans favored only a year's extension while Congress studied actions needed to strengthen and modernize the nation's industrial base and its capacity to produce critical and strategic materials. The Senate Small Business Committee already has held hearings on the deterioration of the industrial base.

H.R. 4, providing penalities for disclosing identities of intelligence agents passed the House by an overwhelming 356-56 vote. The House adopted stronger language offered by Rep. John M. Ashbrook (R-Ohio). Among other things, "intent to impair or impede . . . intelligence activities" was replaced by "with reason to believe" disclosure would "impair or impede." The Senate soon will consider the bill. Both chambers meanwhile are considering Administration requests to tighten the Freedom of InformaShipmate, December 1981

A Few Inches From The Yard Midshipman Rich Langford '82

If you should ever get an alumnus telling tales of the days when he was a mid you will undoubtedly hear a long string of stories about the times when he and his buddies did things which were just outside of the regs.

You very rarely hear about the time "that we got first in the P-Rade" or about "that especiaUy interesting leadership lecture."

What you will hear about is the time when everybody in the company went out after taps and put the Japanese torpedo on the Commandant's desk or about the time when the Officer of the Watch walked into the room of the company barber and, after observing a haircut, asked for a trim himself and then fried everybody in the room. My Company Officer was recently embarassed when his wife told the first class in the company about the days when he was the company hot dog cook. Well, true to tradition the Class of '82 will have some stories to tell to the midshipmen of the future.

The story I'm about to relate is entitled "Here's to the Ladies" because, although the jury is still out concerning the contributions which women have made to the Naval Academy, the evidence continues to pour in.

(If Army would let some of their Amazons onto the football team they might win a game and the jury would come in at West Point.)

It was a Wednesday night in Bancroft Hall and aU of the plebes were nestled snug in their beds while visions of the menu for breakfast ran through their heads. Squad leader Paul D. is looking in the mirror over the sink in his room while his roommate, the steady-handed, eagle-eyed pilot known to all of us as Bad William is pondering the Baseball Encyclopedia. Paul says, "Hey Bill, do you think you could give me a trim? I'll never pass inspection tomorrow." Bill replies, "I don't know, I've never done it before. Nah, I can handle it." "Are you sure, I don't want you to mess it u p . " "No problem, gimme that Norelco." A faint buzzing can be heard from their room. Then a barely audible "Uh-oh" "What?!?" "Um, maybe you can get out of formation." "I'm bald! I'm gonna kill you." "Now don't overdo it, it's only a small spot." (It was the size of a half dollar and located right around the temple.) BiU decided to see if there was some way to get Paul out of formation so they went to see the Company Adjudant, yours truly. After I stopped laughing I told him that there wasn't any way I could think of for getting him out of formation. "Maybe we can cover it up," I said. By now the story had circulated around the company and just

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as we were about to tie Paul down so that Bill could color in the bald spot with a laundry marker the women came to the rescue with a bottle of mascara. After a beautiful job of cosmetic surgery and the addition of some good old Navy issued glasses, Paul passed easily. Here's to the ladies!

My second story is also dedicated to the ladies of the Naval Academy, not the female midshipmen this time but those dedicated damsels of Hood College. Hood College, the mid's home away from home where the girls actually seem to understand the problems of life here at the Academy and where you can find a friendly hand to hold. This is the story of Youngster Bill C , but even though my part was a minor one, it is a story 1 won't soon forget so I include it as one of my own "sea stories."

It was the night before combination Hall and Oates-ELO concert in Halsey Field House and not a creature was stirring except a certain Second Classman known to his friends as George. George and I were triple dating with a Youngster from our company and three of the girls from Hood. George burst into my room in his usual semihysterical manner and said, "Rich, we've got problems, they're bringing down another girl." "So?" "So? I'm supposed to find her a date!" "What's her name?" "Maime."

"Am I supposed to know her?" "Yeah, I think you met her." "What does she look like?" (In case you lost track I was the one who said that.) "I can't remember either, I was hoping you would know." "Sounds like quite a problem you've got there, good luck." At this point George left in the same state he was in when he arrived and I resumed reading the latest novel by Willam F. Buckley. The next morning George told me that after a little trouble he had finally found someone who would take the mysterious Maime to the concert — Bill C. We were supposed to meet the girls at six (that's 1800). At five-thirty Bill found George and me and greeted us with an amazingly hosdle "I've gotta talk to you guys."

We said that it was a reasonable request. He said, "I just talked to ShelUe and she said that the girl I'm taking is about seven feet taU." Imagine how poor Bill feU. The guy who said that everything in Texas is big had obviously never seen our Youngster. Bill is about 5'7" on a good day when there isn't too much gravity, and at the moment the little guy was pretty mad. We told him that ShelUe was just kidding and that there was nothing to worry about. He told us that there

was no way he was going out with a girl who is seven feet tall. I winked at George and told him to relax, she wasn't even as tall as I am.

I'm 6'5" and Bill got visibly upset again.

George said, "Knock it off Rich. He's just kidding, BiU, come on relax." Bill decided to ask George exactly how tall she was.

George said, "I don't know; she was sitting down when I met her, but there's nothing to worry about." Bill was worried. Just when Bill was beginning to calm down Dave, who was taking the incurably crazy ShelUe, came by to tell us that he had seen Bill's date and boy was she tall. Bill had to practicaUy be dragged to the Reception Room. We almost had him in the door when he realized that he had forgotten his tickets and took off to get them informing us on the way that he might not be coming back. Being the scholar and the gentleman that he is, he did come back and was relieved to find out that his date hadn't arrived yet, so at least Dave was kidding. When I said that I hoped that Maime wouldn't wear heels Bill wished that he wasn't such a scholar and a gentleman.

When ShelUe said, "Do you know your sign?

She's into astrology so she'll probably ask what your sign is," Bill wished that he was dead. When Maime came in she went straight to the lady's room. I'll describe Bill's reaction rather than her appearance. His jaw was down around his waist and his eyes had rolled over into a corner. When he collected himself again he settled into his chair with a look on his face which was a mixture of sheer joy and utter relief. He was still in this state of semi-nirvana when she returned, so George moved to introduce them, but before he could get up. Bill was on his feet with his hand out and an ear to ear grin saying, "Hi, my name's Bill, I'm a Libra."

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Navy Sports Tom B a t e s , Sports Information Director, Naval Academy Athletic Association

Football Team Battles Back Navy's football rebounded from a pair of narrow losses at the hands of powerful Michigan (21-16) and Ivy Champion Yale (23-19) with consecutive wins over Air Force, 30-13, and a huge Boston College eleven, 25-10. Thus, the Midshipmen will carry a 4-2 record into the final half of the season, in which they'll face William & Mary, Notre Dame, Syracuse, Georgia Tech and Army.

The closeness of the contest with Michigan was stimulating, but the loss to Yale the following week brought back the disappointing memories of the last minute 21-20 loss to Air Force in 1980. Navy played almost the entire game against the Wolverines without regular tailback Eddie Meyers, nursing a bruised thigh from the Eastern Kentucky game. He didn't even suit up against Yale, which contributed to the lack of consistency on the part of the offensive unit that day.

Marco Pagnanelli, a younster who had been alternating with letterman Tom Tarquinio at quarterback, has come on to take over the starting assignment at this position for the last three games. His steady improvement was a big factor in the offense making much better showings against Air Force and Boston College. In fact. Navy rolled up 346 yards rushing against the Falcons and came back with 359 yards total offense against BC. "We're starting to be more consistent," said head coach George Welsh. "When we get 434 yards as we did against Air Force, it's a good offense day. And our passing game started to come around against Boston College. I just hope we can continue to play the steady defense we've been playing the past few weeks. We do have to settle down some with our pass defense."

The Midshipmen have been helped immensely by the placekicking of firstie Steve Fehr, who now holds or has tied 10 school records.

Here is a summary of the past four games: Michigan 21, Navy 16 "They (Navy) were the better team today," said Michigan coach Bo Schembechler to the press following the Wolverines 21-16 win over the Midshipmen.

"They (the Navy players) are some diehard mother-scratchers," said Cedric Coles, a Michigan defensive Uneman to Detroit Free Press writer Joe LaPointe. "They are the . . . military. They will not lie down.

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A dogfight it turned out to be for the Mids battled back from 14-0 and 21-6 deficits to give the nationally-ranked Wolverines a good scare in the final minutes. Navy had pulled to within five points on Steve Fehr's 45-yard field goal with 8:52 remaining. Then the Midshipmen made a drive from their own 29 to the Michigan 23. There was only 3:12 left to play, and here the Michigan defense proved stubborn. On first down, Pagnanelli, who had been the quarterback for most of the Mids' offense that afternoon, was thrown for an eight-yard loss. The stadium crowd of 105,213 was brought to its feet on the next play when Pagnanelli fired into the left corner of the end zone, but flanker Troy Mitchell could not quite reach the baU. The final two downs'in that series were for a net loss of two yards.

Michigan had run up a 14-0 lead before three minutes had elapsed in the second period, but then Navy began to assert itself.

First of all, defensive halfback Elliott Reagans, a firstie, snared a pass intended for Michigan's vaunted All-America receiver Anthony Carter on the Mid two. Carter leaving the game with an ankle injury on the play. Then Navy linebacker Carl Wagner recovered a fumbled punt on the Michigan 35. From here, Fehr booted a 46-yard field goal, giving the Mids points without having made a first down. Fehr then connected on a 31-yard field goal just before halftime, this coming after Pagnanelli directed a drive from the Navy 31 to the Michigan 13.

In the third period, Michigan took advantage of an interception on the Navy 34 and converted it into a touchdown and a 21-6 lead. But the Navy defense was gearing up too. It allowed just one first down over the final 24 minutes and 37 seconds.

Pagnanelli then guided Navy on a 94-yard scoring drive late in third quarter. He received some excellent running from plebe Napoleon McCallum and was able to connect on passes of seven yards to tight end Greg Papajohn and 20 yards to McCallum.

Pagnanelli himself scored the touchdown on a 22-yard scramble on the final play of the period. Navy now trailed 21-13. That set the stage for the fourth quarter heart-thumping, Fehr narrowing the gap with his field goal and then came the ill-fated drive to the 23.

Navy limited the Wolverines to just 250 yards of total offense, with tailback Butch Woolfolk accounting for 117 yards rushing on 25 carries. McCallum had 66 tough yards for the Mids on 17 carries as he filled in for Meyers. Pagnanelli gained 48 yards rushing and completed nine of 16 passes for 96 yards.

PagnaneUi was named to the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference All-East team and linebacker Andy Ponseigo, a youngster, was voted ECAC Defensive Player of the Week for his 13 tackles.

Yale 23, Navy 19 With Pagnanelli starting at quarterback for the first time and McCallum starting in place of the injured Meyers at tailback, Navy met its first Ivy League opponent since 1962, when it beat Cornell 41-0. Despite taking a 12-0 lead in the first 6:43 of the game, the Mids eventually found themselves on the short end of the final tally, 23-19, as Bulldog quarterback John Rogan completed his third touchdown pass of the afternoon, a 24-yarder to Kurt Grieve with just 3:26 remaining.

A near-spectacular performance by Mid defensive end Travis Wallington, a second classman, almost saved Navy from defeat.

After Pagnanelli took the Midshipmen in for a touchdown on their first possession, an eight-play, 52-yard drive in which the Navy signal-caller scored from the one, WaUington blocked a Yale punt that rolled into end zone for a safety. On the ensuing kickoff. Navy safety Jeff Shoemake made a return to the Yale 26 and, after that thrust was halted, Fehr connected on a 39-yard field goal for the 12-0 advantage.

The Bulldogs narrowed this to just three points by halftime on a Tony Jones field goal (45 yards) and a Rogan pass of 15 yards to tight-end Tom Kokoska. The extra point try failed.

In the second half, the Navy offense was stagnant and McCallum was bothered by a hip pointer. The Mids survived a fumbled punt attempt early in the third period, but were unable to stop Rogan's passing late in that period. He took the Bulldogs 48 yards in three plays, one a 27-yarder to Grieve and then a 22-yard TD toss to him for a 16-12 lead. Wallington came to the rescue again when he blocked another punt on the second play of the fourth quarter and the Mids took over on the Yale 16. On the next play, another plebe tailback. Rich Clouse, scampered through right tackle for a touchdown and a 19-16 Navy lead.

Navy was unable to make a first down the rest of the game, and after each possession, the Bulldogs acquired increasingly better field position. A Yale punt downed on the Navy two forced Fehr to eventually punt from the end zone and Yale took over on the Navy 24 following a six-yard runback with Shipmate, December 1981

just 3:26 remaining. That's when Rogan hit Grieve in the corner of the end zone on a ball that was perfectly thrown between a pair of Navy defenders.

Navy did a fine job of stopping Yale's vaunted halfback Rich Diana, holding him to just 69 yards on 23 carries, but Rogan completed 16 of 30 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns.

WaUington was voted an ABC-Chevrolet Player of the Game (the contest was regionally televised) and also selected to the ECAC All-East team.

Navy 30, Air Force 13 After taking a 17-0 lead at 5:42 of the second quarter. Navy later found itself only 20-13 and Air Force was setting up to kick the extra point with just 7:12 left in the game.

It took but a split second for Midshipmen coaches, players and followers to recall last year's game with the Falcons, when they staged a last minute drive for a 21-20 triumph. Enter second classman Brian CianeUa, a heady defensive back with a penchant for making the big play. He streaked in from the left side and nipped Sean Pavlich's extra point attempt. "You could just feel the sideline pick up with that play," said Navy coach George Welsh.

Then, after Air Force made a poor kickoff that firstie Tim Jackson brought to the 33, Meyers took over the game. On the first play from scrimmage, he burst through the left side for 20 yards to the Falcon 47. He then followed with consecutive runs of 7, 6, 4, I and 8 yards as the Mids drove to the 23.

Eventually, Fehr was to kick his third field goal of the game, a 34-yarder, that put the contest out of reach. An interception by Elliott Reagans set up a one-yard TD run by PagnaneUi moments later, thus accounting for the 30-13 margin.

ActuaUy, the Midshipmen dominated the game even more than the score indicated. A couple of first half mistakes are what aUowed the Falcons back into the contest, which was played before the second largest crowd ever at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 31,191.

With Meyers back in the lineup and some new plays to test the Falcon defense. Navy rambled for 346 yards on the ground, Meyers accounting for 179 on 38 carries and Pagnanelli adding his 106 on 16 carries.

Meyers was able to break loose because of a cut-back play put in for him during the week, while Pagnanelli, the first Navy quarterback to gain 100 yards rushing since John Cartwright against Vanderbilt in 1967 (123 yards), ran the option play. He was supposed to pitch most of the time, but when the Falcons failed to pressure him he turned the corner for good yardage.

Navy was unable to score on its first possession of the game but lighted the scoreboard on its next three. Pagnanelli got the first drive off with a 15-yard pass to tight end Greg Papajohn. Meyers ran three straight times, the last a five yarder on which Shipmate, December 1981

he reached the corner of the end zone.

Navy then drove 76 yards with Pagnanelli passing 13 yards to flanker Troy MitcheU for a TD and Fehr booted a 32-yard field goal, the 31 St of his career and a Navy record for field goals.

Pagnanelli sweeps corner against Air Force

When Navy fumbled a punt on its own 49, Air Force turned it into a touchdown drive, cutting the score to 17-7. And the Midshipmen lost another chance for at least a field goal near the end of the first half when they were called for offensive interference in the end zone when they had the ball on the AF 10.

"I don't think it could have come on a better day," said Welsh on earning his 51st triumph, making him the winningest coach ever in footbaU at the Naval Academy. "We beat Air Force and we got a start on the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. We showed some character at the end, blocking that PAT and then going downfield for a field goal. Offensively, we had a better practice this past week and went to the two tight end offense to compensate for Air Force's overshifts. It helped us a lot," he concluded.

Meyers, glad to be back in action after missing most of the three previous games, said, "I had a lot of incentive today. We had just come off two losses and I felt it was my job to get the offense going."

Pagnanelli was named the ECAC Rookie of the Week for the second time this year after his rushing performance of 106 yards and his seven of 10 pass completions for 88 yards. Meyers also was cited by the ECAC. Navy 25, Boston College 10 Apprehension gripped the Navy camp prior to the Boston College game — the Eagles were only 1-3 but the four teams they had played so far this year were 17-2 and included undefeated Penn State and North Carolina. BC also had its usual outstanding size. In the end, the Midshipmen prevailed through a combination of factors — some brilliant passing by Pagnanelli, the running of Meyers, steady defense, and the emergence of the wide receivers plus some superb kicking by Fehr.

Pagnanelli came up with his best passing performance of the year thus far, connecting on 16 of 23 tosses for 183 yards, while Meyers broke his own school record for most

carries in a game, 43, gaining 147 yards and two touchdowns. Fehr booted four field goals, giving him seven in the past two games, and moved into second place in career scoring with 164 points (Joe BelUno with 198 is the career leader). Fehr now has 10 school records altogether, including the most points scored by a kicker. He did have his school record extra point string of 46 snapped during the game.

The two teams used turnovers to trade early touchdowns. The Eagles fumbled on the opening kickoff and the ever-present Cianella was there to grab the loose ball on the 16. Four plays later Meyers drove in from the one for a touchdown. When an errant snap went over Fehr's head on a punt attempt, BC had the baU on the Navy 34.

Howie Brown scored the tying touchdown on a 14-yard dash. The two teams parried with each other the remainder of the first quarter, Fehr putting the Midshipmen up with a 36-yard field goal early in the second period and John Cooper matching it for BC with a 37-yarder halfway through the period.

However, near the end of the second period. Navy played some brilUant football that resulted in two Fehr field goals inside the final minute-and-a-half. He hit on a 41-yarder with 1:29 to go and the Mid defense held the Eagles to regain the ball with 21 seconds remaining at the BC 49.

Pagnanelli hit on consecutive passes of 13 yards to Mitchell and 12 to Papajohn and Fehr raced onto the field to put another 41-yard field goal through the uprights as the gun sounded.

One of the most encouraging factors in the win was the performance of the wide receiver contingent. MitcheU caught five passes for 51 yards, while firstie Chris Yelder snared four for 66 yards. Papajohn also had five from his tight end slot.

Meyers and Fehr were both named to the ECAC All-East Team for the week.

Navy Lightweights Vying for League Crown Navy's lightweight footbaU team, with victories in its first three games, was headed for a showdown against Rutgers for the Eastern Lightweight Football League championship as Shipmate went to press.

The Midshipmen opened league competition with a 7-0 win over Pennsylvania but then really put it together the next week when they knocked off defending league champion Army, 17-7, at West Point. Second class running back Chris Butler was the impetus in the offensive against the Cadets, scoring a pair of touchdowns and rushing for 128 yards on 27 carries. He was selected as EIFL Player of the Week for that showing. Complementing Navy's offense. Coach Jack Cloud's defensive unit limited Army to just 43 yards offense the second half and 145 yards for the entire game.

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Navy backed up the win over Army with a 30-10 triumph over Princeton the following weekend, Butler again spearheading the offense. This time he rushed for 170 yards and scored three touchdowns. He was EIFL Co-Player of the Week.

For the season, Butler has gained 424 yards on 75 carries and scored six touchdowns. His backfield partner, James Flatley, also a second classman, has 168 yards on 33 carries. The quarterbacking has been taken over by youngster Tom Deitz who has completed 25 of 45 passes for 272 yards.

Navy Sailors Win McMillan Cup and Everything Else Finishing in the top half of the fieet in all but one race. Navy won its second consecutive McMillan Cup, the East Coast intercollegiate large yacht championship now in its 52nd year. Navy's crew comprised Skipper and Helmsman Dixon Smith, Tactician Mark Converse, and crewmen Dennis WeUs, Peter Sherman, Alan Wilde, Michael Crosby, Craig Bertolett, Steve Carroll, Michael Case and Greg Bean. Their placings were 1-2 on Friday, 1-5-2 on Saturday, and, in 35-knot winds, 3-6 on Sunday. Overall second was New York Maritime, five points back, followed by Brown and Merchant Marine Academy.

Sailing the same weekend at New York Maritime, Navy won the District Sloop championship, qualifying for the national intercollegiates. Again the competition was very close, with Navy having to place ahead of New York Maritime in the final race in order to win — by a margin of four points.

Bob Russell skippered the winner with Robbie Brown as tactician and Carl Lee and Bob Girrier on deck.

The weekend before Navy had blown away the competition in area eliminations for singlehanded and dinghy competition. In the singlehanded, all five Navy entrants qualified for the Mid-Atlantic championship, which leads to the nationals. The qualifiers are Rick Merriman and Brian Ledbetter, both plebes; Steve Lowery, who was third in last year's nationals and won the North American championship last Summer; Josh Rubin and Ron Horton. The dinghy win qualifies Navy for the War Memorial Regatta in November, the winner there having a choice between the Timme Angsten Regatta on the Great Lakes or the Sugar Bowl Regatta.

Navy's women dinghy sailors were edged out of second place in an intersectional regatta sailed at Yale, winning the B but placing ninth in A Division.

Cross Country Team Finishes with 5-3 Record, Big Win Over Army Navy's cross country team captured the first six places in defeating Army, 15-48 on the Cadets' course and closed out the 1981 34

dual season with a 5-3 record. The Midshipmen have now won eight straight from the cadets and 12 of the last 14 encounters in this sport between the two academies. Pacing the Navy triumph was firstie Bill Kovach, followed by classmates Chris Paul and Bill McCormack. Second classman Willie McCool was fourth.

Navy had opened the season with a 19-46 win over St. Joseph's and followed with a 23-36 win over Columbia. That ran the win string to 10 over two seasons. Finally, formidable Richmond, led by a pair of Kenyans, stopped the Midshipmen, 24-33.

The following week, the Mids engaged in one of the best cross country meets on the East coast his fall. Georgetown nipped Navy, 26-29, and Villanova edged the Mids, 27-30, while Navy was beating Syracuse, 23-34 in a four-way dual meet in Washington.

Georgetown was led by Olympian John Gregorek, who paced the first eight finishers in the meet into breaking the course record.

of the U.S. national team which competed in the World Rowing Championships in Munich in early September. Lyons, the first Navy product ever to make the U.S. eightoared boat (1st. Lt. Dan Sayner, USMC, was in the national four-oared boat a few years ago) was among 50 candidates vying for seats in the crew. He was selected for the bow position.

The U.S. boat trained in both this country and Germany before finishing third in the World Rowing Championships behind Russia and Great Britain, but ahead of the 1980 Olympic champion East German boat.

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Young Soccer Team Battles with Inexperience Navy's soccer team, trying to overcome the inexperience of its frontline, has garnered a 4-6-2 record, including a 2-0 win over Evansville and a 2-0 triumph over James Madison. The Mids also have a tie (1-1) with American U. and recently lost to defending national champion San Francisco, 4-2.

Top scorer for Navy has been firstie Charles Borowski with eight points (3 goals and 2 assists).

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Women's Volleyball Team off to Excellent Start Navy women's volleyball team has rolled up a 15-5 record this season as second year coach, Lt. (jg) Cindy Schendel has found a solid mixture of first classmen and plebes.

The Mid women were 7-1 after the first two weeks of competition, including a third place finish in the George Mason Tournament.

In hosting their own tournament. Navy finished with a tie for third place but lost early in the tournament, 15-7 and 15-10, to Air Force in the first athletic engagement between the women's teams of these two academies.

Heading the Navy squad this year have been firsties Kirsten Skeehan, Linda Postenreider, and Barbara Nester, second classman Cheryl Dolyniuk and plebes Cristy Sahler, Melanie Camp and Caroline Gaulkie.

Gaulkie has been injured in recent weeks.

Navy's Dan Lyons on U.S. National Rowing Team Ens. Dan Lyons, a co-captain of Navy's 1981 heavyweight crew team, was a member Shipmate, December 1981

U.S. Naval Academy Alumoi Association ALUMNI HOUSE • ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21402

Dear Fellow Alumni: It is fitting that we make an annual assessment of how well we are carrying out our mission. Broadly stated, our mission, which is in two parts, calls for our Association to assist in bringing outstanding candidates to the Naval Academy and to sponsor activities which will assist the Naval Academy and which will bind its alumni together.

As to the first part of our mission, the Blue and Gold Program is flourishing, good candidates are coming to the Naval Academy and we are adding a new Alumni Association initiative by sponsoring local Parents Clubs. These clubs should foster great local pride in midshipmen and should serve as additional recruiting aids.

As to the second part of our mission, increasing government fiscal restraints, which are expected to be placed upon the Superintendent, will in turn call upon us for increasing assistance in the struggle to maintain the margin of excellence which makes our Academy so great. New initiatives in this area are now in the planning and early execution stages. You will be hearing about them in the near future.

An integral part of this examination is an audit and the rendering to the membership of an Annual Report. From it you will be able to conclude that we are progressing satisfactorily financially.

In addition, we are sound administratively and are increasing our membership annually.

I hope each member of our Association will examine the Annual Report in detail and with personal interest. We will welcome your comments and recommendations. Our common goal is to make our Association efficient and productive and to carry out our assigned mission. You can be a part of this effort.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM P. MACK Vice Admiral, USN (Ret.) President

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Annual Report, FY 1 9 8 1 Shipmate continues to grow in size and quality. Ten yars ago the average count was 64 pages per issue; today it is approaching 112 and is representative of the importance of this vital link with alumni and the healthy growth of the Association.

The renovation of Alumni House, including the cottage, has been completed. We have installed central heat and air concUtioning on the upper floors of the house and have gained a modern mailroom, two new office spaces and an improved merchandise and supply storage, all on the third floor. The cottage also now has central air and heat and has gained additional storage areas in the basement. Thanks to our Seven Seas Garden Club ladies, the grounds have never been more beautiful.

I'm confident that we are now able to expand to meet the expected continued growth of the Association for the next ten years.

Executive Director's Report

There has been much action and excitement in our Association during the past year.

It was a year of progress and growth and I'll present some of the highlights here.

As you'U note from the Fiscal year 1981 audit report in this issue, we achieved a net operational gain of $104,075 after depreciation, a new record. Our Development Cost Center generated new highs in contributions — $417,230 unrestricted and $1,187,196 restricted. Total assets of the Association grew from $2,303,499 to $3,618,174.

In September we passed the 22,000 mark for members on board, another milestone.

Donors to our Annual Fund increased by Alumni House i> , Other Association programs continue to more than 1,000. These are all healthy signs.

Concurrently, our support of the Naval grow, including Group Term Life Insurance, Academy has grown. The Captain Marshall Group Term Hospital Benefits, Group InCox Memorial Fund has been estabUshed in vestment and Travel. Our special project for support of the Naval Academy Foreign this year was a U.S. Naval Academy AlumLanguage Program. Its assets are in excess ni Association mantel clock which has been of $500,000 and income will be used for ex- well received.

Chapters and Class activities continue to pansion of foreign language studies abroad grow. A new Chapter in Monmouth County, by selected midshipmen.

At the request of the Naval Academy NJ has been recognized as weU as the reacMemorial Fund, Inc., we have assumed tivation of our European Chapter which has duties as custodian of their funds which are been inactive for a few years. June Week used for enrichment of the Naval Academy West '81 was held in Monterey and was a and Brigade as approved by the very successful and enjoyable affair.

Superintendent.

Your Association has also taken over the administration of the Parents Club Program for the Naval Academy. We plan to improve and expand this program for the benefit of OPERATING I N C O M E AND EXPENDITURES the Academy.

We have just embarked on a major program to support future needs of the Naval Academy. The Board of Trustees approved the concept of a Capital Campaign for private funds as an endowment for the Academy. Phase I is in progress. The Executive Committee approved the appointment of McManis Associates as consultant, and presentations have been made to the Naval Academy faculty, the Memorial Gifts Advisory Board and to the Superintendent, seeking their assistance in formulating the Case Statement. You will be kept informed as the campaign progresses.

W. S. Busik Captain USN (Ret.) Executive Director

- Year Ending 30 June 1981

Other

INCOME $1,104,943 Note:

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EXPENDITURES $1,000,867

In addition, the Life Membership Fund was augmented by $377,791 net income, and $1,187,195 was received as restricted contributions and disbursed or earmarked as gifts for the Naval Academy.

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Annual Fund, FY 1981 When it ended on 30 June, the 1981 annual fund drive proved to be the most successful in the history of the Association. The hard work and loyalty of Class Presidents, chairmen and agents, coupled with the generosity of over 7,000 alumni and friends of the Naval Academy produced the outstanding results summarized below. Totals for 1980 and 1979 are also shown for comparison purposes.

ANNUAL FUND

1980 $279,610 166,852 $446,462

1979 $268,997 80,573 $349,570

Corporations, Foundations and Bequests Unrestricted $ 93,295 $ 99,185 515,398 Designated 124,752 Sub-total $608,693 $223,937

$44,300 14,000 $ 58,300

Totals Unrestricted Designated

Unrestricted Designated Sub-total

Grand Total Donors

1981 $332,132 189,315 $521,447

$425,427 704,713

$378,795 291,604

$313,297 94,573

$1,130,140

$670,399

$407,870

7,700

6,622

5,992

In addition to the large increase in the number of dollars received, there was a significant increase in the number of donors. This can only be an indication that more and more alumni are getting the word that the federal government never has, does not, and never wiU be able to fully provide for the margin of excellence that the Naval Academy enjoys.

Designated dollars are used to meet a broad spectrum of programmed and predicted needs of the Academy and the Brigade which cannot be met with available appropriated funds.

Unrestricted dollars assure the continued strength of your Association and also make it possible for greater sums to be made available to the Superintendent in order that he might fill, at any time, immediate needs in any area. They give him the flexibility to meet those needs which can neither be predicted nor programmed, but which arise nonetheless.

The number of classes making major gifts to the Academy on significant anniversaries has now stabilized. At any given time, approximately ten classes will be involved in such efforts. Included in those who have recently accompUshed or are accomplishing projects through the Alumni Association are the classes of 1927, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1946, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1961, and 1980.

In the following pages you will find a listing of those who contributed during fiscal year 1981 as well as summaries of participation by class. We are deeply appreciative of each gift.

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The Top Ten Classes In Donors In Dollars 1944 244 1944 $23,266 1945 236 22,144 1940 1934 221 18,083 1927 1961 207 16,889 1946 1943 205 14,597 1951 1927 192 13,929 1943 1940 185 12,797 1934 1952 184 12,292 1950 11,925 1923 1935 180 11,777 1926 1947 174

Percent Donors 1928 64.1% 1934 63.7% 1926 59.9% 1927 57.8% 1932 57.0% 1931 56.0% 1930 55.2% 1937 53.6% 1935 53.6% 1924 53.5%

Note: Totals include gifts received between 1 July 1980 and 30 June 1981. Gifts received after 30 June 1981 will be included in the 1982 report.

Class Participation — Annual Class Donors Dollars 18971920 $13,846 138 1921 5,118 79 1922 5,388 79 1923 11,925 79 1924 7,004 114 1925 4,591 69 1926 11,777 145 1927 18,083 192 1928 4,787 75 1929 10,680 73 1930 7,139 127 1931 9,026 168 1932 6,769 143 1933 8,522 143 1934 12,797 221 1935 7,116 180 1936 3,244 82 1937 7,487 127 1938 4,765 100 1939 9,658 148 1940 185 22,144 1941 74 4,854 1942 147 7,676 205 1943 13,929 244 1944 23,266 1945 236 11,411 164 1946 16,889 174 1947 11,514 1948 139 11,057 143 1949 7,670

Fund '81 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

144 160 184 97 71 101 52 83 49 65 60 207 170 85 71 57 53 57 114 34 34 79 40 36 71 57 76 57 65 53 109

12,292 14,597 9,718 3,815 3,145 7,563 3,113 2,890 2,709 3,227 2,925 11,537 4,640 3,772 3,591 2,085 2,883 1,972 3,822 1,175 935 2,108 1,156 1,111 2,001 1,589 2,220 1,401 1,490 970 2,167

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Honor Roll of Alumni Donors Names are Usted alphabetically by classes. The letter symbols indicate donor club memberships as follows: L Leadership Club ($1,000 or more) J John Paul Jones Club ($500 to $999) T Tecumseh Club ($250 to $499) C Century Club ($100 to $249) 1904 Mrs. David W. Bagley 1905 Mrs. Robert L. Irvine 1908 Mrs. Jules James J Boyce K. Muir 1909 Henry T. Settle Harry W. Stephenson Williams C. Wickham 1910 Howard B. Berry Dorsey O. Thomas Edgar M. Williams 1911 C Carols A. Bailey Mrs. Morris D. Gilmore C John C. Thom 1912 James L. Abbot Mrs. John J. Brown John H. Falge Mrs. John K. Richards Josiah G. Venter 1913 William G. B. Hatch Michael Hudson Mrs. William W. Meek Justin M. Miller J Kirkman O'Neal L Thomas M. Searles 1914 Carleton F. Bryant William B. Dortch Mrs. Charles A. MacGowan L Edward C. Palmer T Donald Royce Theodore D. Ruddock, Jr. 1915 Mrs. William D. Alexander Robert N. S. Baker Mrs. Edward E. Hazlett Edouard V. M. Izac Leonard Kirby, Jr. L James M. Lewis C Hobart C. Ramsey C James M. Shoemaker C Arthur D. Strubble Gerard H. Wood T Anonymous 1916 Russell S. Berkey C George P. Brewster C Robert B. Carney C Nelson N. Gates C George F. Hussey, Jr. Bernard F. Jenkins C William L. Ready 38

C Mrs. Arthur C. Miles Henry L. Phelps 1917 Davenport Browne C Francis C. Denebrink Mrs. Kingsland Dunwoody C Mrs. George R. Fairlamb Carl L. Hansen Richard H. Harper Edward H. Jones Ingolf N. Kiland Mrs. Vincent J. Moore C Robert L. Porter, Jr. William P. Richards Andrew G. Shepard Philip W. Warren 1918 C Victor C. Barringer, Jr. Lloyd E. Clifford Mrs. Dwight C. Cook C John D. Crecca C Donald Curtis Thaddeus A. Hoppe C Thomas B. Inglis Henry Y. McCown William K. Phillips Mrs. Lawrence B. Richardson C Ralph S. Riggs Elbert C. Rogers Earl E. Stone T,J John R. Sullivan C Jerauld Wright 1919 C Gustave H. Bowman T David H. Clark Mrs. Robert B. Crichton T George C. Dyer Mrs. Charies S. Finch C John B. Griggs, Jr. J Russell M. Ihrig Mrs. Thomas P. Jeter Ralph B. Netting Charles A. Nicholson, II Hugh W. Olds C Gerald L. Schetky T William E. Tarbutton Franklin L. Troost C Mrs. Ernest H. Von Heimburg Walter D. Whitehead 1920 Eugene T. Aldridge Harris C. Aller Charles C. Andersen Marshall A. Anderson Glen M. Aron Mrs. Edwin C. Bain Allan D. Blackledge C Robert W. Bockius Calvin M. Bolster

Amariah B. Cartwright Mrs. W. F. Christmas Mrs. Roy T. Cowdrey Mrs. John F. Crowe, Jr. Mrs. Frederick J. Cunningham L Benton W. Decker J Alexander J. Diepenbrock C Wallace Dillman Delmer S. Fahmey Mrs. Emmet P. Forrestel Wilham H. Galbraith Cato D. Glover, Jr. Mrs. Walter T. Hart Mrs. Asel B. Kerr C Joseph U. Lademan, Jr. C Mrs. John B. Longstaff John B. Mallard Ellsworth D. McEathron C Frederick W. McMahon Mrs. George W. Mead C Robert E. Melling C Stanley J. Michael Jewett P. Moncure Mrs. Donald R. Osborn, Jr. C Mead S. Pearson George F. Prestwich William A. Rice Mrs. Clyde W. Smith Mrs. Francis B. Stoddert Clarence F. Swanson Harold S. Van Buren Benjamin P. Ward 1921 Elmer P. Abernethy T Harold E. Aken Clarence E. Aldrich C Joseph R. Barbaro Ed W. Barnett Morgan C. Barrett Wesley C. Bobbin C Walter F. Boone Mrs. Buell F. Brandt C Heber B. Brumbaugh Jesse H. Carter Paul R. Coloney C Albert B. Cook Howard N. Coulter Ransom K. Davis Thomas M. Dell, Jr. Mrs. Willard E. Dillon C Lawrence E. Divoll C Sydney B. Dodds J Frank R. Eggers Homer O. Eimers C Thomas A. Esling C Wilham F. Fitzgerald, Jr. Conrad G. Follansbee William G. Forbes Mrs. Francis A. Ford Daniel A. Frost Edwin G. Fullinwider Mrs. Daniel V. Gallery, Jr. Gerard F. Galpin C Ward C. Gilbert C William A. Gorry Alfred M. Granum C Edwin D. Graves, Jr.

Mrs. Elmon B. Guernsey C Mrs. Harry A. Guthrie T Raleigh S. Hales Grover B. H. Hall John W. Harris Harold A. Houser Paul E. Howell James R. Hughes J Stuart H. Ingersoll Mrs. William. B. Jackson, Jr. C Virgil V. Jacomini Thomas J. Kelly Edmund Kirby-Smith, Jr. Mrs. Maris V. Lewis C Dashiell L. Madeira William B. McHugh Normal C. McKee J John C. McQueen Ivan W. Miller Joel Newsom Timothy J. O'Brien Kent H. Power C. F. M. Spotswood Quinby C Joe L. Raichle Mrs. William F. Ramsey, Sr. James A. Roberts, Jr. Mrs. James L. Robertson Joseph P. Rockwell C Lorenzo S. Sabin, Jr. Geoffrey E. Sage Norman O. Schwien Sherwood B. Smith Albert Van D. Smith C Robert C. Sprague Leo S. Stafford Francis H. Stubbs, Jr. C Ralph D. F. Sweeney Donald R. Tallman Myron E. Thomas Mrs. Joseph C. Van Cleve Ernest H. Webb Morris J. Westfall Charles A. Whiteford John H. Wilhs Charles P. Woodson Henry T. Wray 1922 Cecil C. Aden Frank Akers David E. Allen Edwin P. Archibald Clarence L. Atkinson Arther D. Bates George W. Bauernschmidt C Frank B. Birthright C Clinton W. Blount J Gordon Buchanan, Jr. Mrs. Herbert G. Chandler Mrs. Hubert W. Chandler Wilson P. Cogswell Charles O. Comp C Charles F. Crisp T Edgar A. Cruise Streuby L. Drumm Mrs. Edward R. Durgin C Ralph Earle., Jr. C Henry E. Eccles Shipmate, December 1981

C Russell J. Ehle C Kenneth O. Ekelund Cari F. Espe C Alvan Fisher CJ Kenneth L. Forster Edward C. Forsyth John J. B. Fulenwider Ralph R. Guriey Fulwar S. Halsell Daniel W. Harrigan C Russell A. Hindenach Wilfred J. Holmes T Alfred J. Homann C Milton C. Jackson C Robert L. Johnson Donald H. Johnston Harry K. Jones C Richard E. Leblond John C. Lester Irving L. Lind C Rupert B. Lowe Leon J. Manees C Alan R. McCracken Charles J. McWhinnie Francis J. Mee Richard H. Miller Marion E. Murphy T Henry P. Needham T Roger E. Nelson C John E. Parker C Henry N. Paul, Jr. Harold F. PuUen C Lloyd Rainey David S. Rau Mrs. Frederick F. Richards Mrs. Frederick L. Riddle Armand J. Robertson Albert V. Rudd James G. Sampson C Henry L. Shenier Roben J. Short Valvin R. Sinclair Mrs. John A. Smith Roscoe H. Smith Mrs. Harry F. Stevens C Frank C. Sutton Karl A. Swett Aloiuo L. Tyler Otto F. Von Schrader C John E. Waidlich C Oliver M. Walker Harvey T. Walsh C George F. Watson Paul A. Wells WiUiam B. Whaley, Jr. Francis H. Whitaker Wilbur J. Woodruff Ivin N. Yelverton C Anonymous 1923 C Ralph J. Arnold Laurence D. Bain David T. Baskett C Jean P. Bernard C Josephus A. Briggs T Arleigh Burke C Alvin D. Chandler Robert E. Cofer, Jr. C Harold H. Connelley C John E. Curry C,L James R. Cutting L Alan C. Davis Robert O. Dehlendorf C Neil K. Dietrich Harry A. Downs Henry W. Dusinberre C George A. Dussault C Harry D. Felt Shipmate, December 1981

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Wells L. Field Jospeh H. Foley Winston P. Folk Wendell C. Fowler Elbert L. Fryberger Cabell Gwathmey Francis D. Hamblin Kari G. Hensel Herbert Hezlep, Jr. Ronald D. Higgins Robert D. Huntington John R. Johannesen John S. Keating Lewis P. Kell John D. Kelsey Frank H. Lamson-Scribner William C. Lemly Julian J. Levasseur Joseph T. Lusignan, Jr.

Robert A. Mackerracher Arthur L. Maher WiUiam J. McCafferty Robert W. McCormick Kenneth D. McCracken John C. McCutchen Percival E. McDowell Hubert M. McLellan William K. Mendenhall, Jr. Joseph C. Molder Henry G. Moran Kenneth L. Moses Charles J. Nager Richard M. Oliver William G. Pogue Richard F. Rebbeck Louis A. Reinken Edward Rembert Joseph B. Renn Frank V. Rigler Mrs. Reed T. Roberts Harry Sanders John C. Sharp

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Morris Smellow Curtis S. Smiley Roland N. Smoot Albin R. Sodergren Seldon B. Spangler Aaron P. Storrs, III Elliott B. Strauss Wendell S. Taylor Thayer T. Tucker William H. Von Dreele William P. E. Wadbrook Charles V. Waggoner Charles H. Walker C George W. Welker, Jr. Gilmer G. Weston Donald E. Wilcox C Frederic S. Withington McFarland W. Wood Layton A. Zimmer

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1924 Nobel W. Abrahams John F. Addoms Mrs. Howell Armor Edwin H. Auerbach Leo A. Bachman William B. Bailey Ralph V. Baldwin Adolph Bednar Frederick J. Bell Russell J. Bellerby Herbert P. Benton, Jr. William Birmingham Arthur K. Blough Kenneth R. Borgen William D. Brown Paul K. Byrant Sherman E. Burroughs, Jr. Joseph A. Callaghan William M. Cole Howard L. CoUins John F. Cooke Frank Cowan, Jr.

Malin Craig, Jr. C Savington W. Crampton John M. Cullen Henry C. Daniel John J. Darlington C Frederick A. L. Dartsch Leonard W. Day C Harold R. Demarest C Albert T. Donnels C Bernard C. Duncan William H. Duvall Thomas H. Dyer C Clarence E. Ekstrom C Chesley M. Evans William A. Evans Francis M. Falge William G. Fisher, Sr. C Frederick R. Furth Francis H. Gardner C Henry W. GoodaU Tom Gore C Jackson B. Hancock Alvin B. Harmon Mrs. Hubert M. Hayter Francis M. Heddens Walker W. Holler Howard V. Hopkins George F. Howland Mrs. Howell A. Jones John M. Kennaday Robert A. Keyer, Jr. C Stanley D. Kolb James C. Landstreet Wilfred E. Lankenau Mrs. Harold K. Leslie C William J. Longfellow C Francis B. Loomis, Jr. C Marshall S. Luthringer Hugh J. Martin C Daniel J. McCallum Mrs. Wilham G. Michelet Harold B. Miller George C. Montgomery William T. Moore John H. Morrill, II C Francis A. Murray Malcolm A. Norcross Albert N. Perkins Wallis F. Petersen George E. Peterson Richard E. Playter George P. Privett C Thomas C. Ragan Edward W. Rawlins C Luther I. Replogle Lester K. Rice C William L. Richards Henry E. Richter Herman C. Rode, Jr. C Eugene C. Rook Rufus E. Rose John R. Ruhsenberger C John T. Shannon Louis D. Sharp, Jr. Paul W. Siegrist C Samuel J. Singer C Harold P. Smith Harrison B. Southworth Edwin J. Taylor, Jr. C Lloyd H. Thomas Mrs. Julius L. Thompson George C. Towner C Osgood V. Tracy Thomas A. Turner, Jr. C Aurelius B. Vosseller Robert T. Waid T Donald S. Walker C Raymond R. Waller 39

James J. Whalen C Judson A. Wiley Charles W. Wilkins Mrs. Stanley A. Williams C Ralph E. Wilson C Mrs. Boyd E. Wilson C Edgar L. Whitmer Joseph E. Wolowsky Arthur C. Wood C Edward L. Woodyard Joseph M. P. Wright C Elmer E. Yeomans L Anonymous C Anonymous 1925 Robert N. Allen C Rufus F. Allen C George W. Bains Edward L. Beck William H. Benson Cecil L. Blackwell C Horace W. Blakeslee Henry T. Bowers, Jr. C Cameron Briggs John B. Brown James B. Cash Robert I. Coleman C Philip S. Creasor C Paul C. Crosley John B. Crudup C James P. Dowden Fremont B. Eggers Ernest M. Eller Arthur J. Fleming, Jr. Walter C. Ford Robert N. Gardner C Arthur H. Graubart C Elmer F. Griep Stephen A. Hammond Mrs. James R. Hanna James M. Hicks Mrs. William S. Howard, Jr. C David R. Hull L John C. Ivey Alexander Jackson, Jr. Theodore W. Johnson, Jr. Shane H. King Mrs. Frederick N. Kivette John J. Laffan C Harold O. Larson Victor D. Long C Frederick K. Loomis Mrs. Joseph W. Ludewig C Lewis M. Markham, Jr. Walter S. Mayer, Jr. WiUiam P. McGirr Robert F. MitcheU, Jr. Edward N. Parker Lewis S. Parks Martin R. Peterson C Schuyler N. Pyne C Richard W. Reither Herbert P. Rice James M. Robinson C Ralph A. Sentman William Sihier Charies S. Silsbee Mrs. Royal S. Smith Mrs. Chester C. Smith Albert A. Sprague, Jr. WiUiam H. Standley, Jr. C John W. Steele C William C. Straub C Cornelius M. Sullivan Edwin R. Swinburne Russell S. Thomson Mrs. Horace G. Trainer C WiUiam L. Turney 40

Henry S. Lewis Edward K. Walker Walter E. Linaweaver C Frederick B. Warder C Marvin J. West C Ralph H. Linsley Orlin L. Livdahl Theodore C. White Joseph E. Wilson L Augustus C. Long Royal Lovell Bennett W. Wright 1926 C Barron G. Lowrey Robert D. Lowther Donald W. Alexander WiUiam L. Anderson C Louis C. Mabley WiUiam C. Asserson, Jr. T Charles T. MacDonald Duncan C. MacMillan Nathaniel C. Barker Eugene F. May C Albert Benjamin Henry E. Bernstein Jesse S. McClure Karl J. Biederman C Donald McGregor C Bion B. Bierer, Jr. J John C. S. McKillip Almerian R. Boileau C,T,J,L Gordon Alexander McClean C Henry A. Boorse C Carl p. Metzler Leonard Branneman C WiUiam Miller, Jr. James T. Brewer Ernest P. Mills C Clarence Broussard Mrs. Philip S. Morgan, Jr. James A. Morrison Bert F. Brown Robert E. Brown, Jr. C Charles W. Moses Henry C. Bruton.

Ralph H. Moureau T Charles A. Buchanan C Albert G. Mumma Samuel F. Burke Stanley G. Nichols Joseph W. Callahan C Philip Niekum Jr. C Donald G. Campbell William E. Oberholtzer, Jr. C Neil R. Campbell Anderson Offutt Gordon Campbell Daniel M. Ogden Lysle W. Cease Herman O. Parish Murray W. Clark Oscar Pederson Ralph S. Clarke C Harian K. Perrill Mark W. Clay C Herbert B. Pirie C Kenneth H. Cornell Harold J. Pohl C Kenneth Craig C Harry H. Potde, Jr. T Lloyd A. Crider C Cleveland F. Pratt George G. Crissman C James W. Ransom C Charles E. Crombe, Jr. George L. Reed Ambrose F. Crowley C Herman Reich Benjamin S. Custer Luther K. Reynolds Frank C. Desantis John L. Rhodes, Jr. Edward N. Dodson, Jr. Theodore W. Rimer William A. Dolan, Jr. Walter F. Rodee Oden B. Duckett C WiUiam K. Romoser C Paul L. Dudley C Arthur R. Rule, Jr. C Clifford H. Duerfeldt T James S. RusseU WiUiam C. Eddy George E. Schade C Robert B. Ellis Edwin S. Schanze EskU T. Eskilson C Con D. Silard Marvin P. Evenson C William R. Smedberg, III John P. Fitzsimmons Edward W. Snedeker Royce N. Flippin William C. Sprenger C Wilham O. Floyd Joseph B. Stefanac Carl J. Forsberg Frederick C. Stelter, Jr. John E. Fradd Oscar Steigler John F. Gallagher Yates Stiriing, III William A. Gerth C Charles L. Strain C Frederic A. Graf Roy B. Stratton Etheridge Grant C Paul D. Stroop Rowland H. Groff Dennis J. Sullivan T Guy B. Helmick Daniel J. Sweeney O. Hollis HiU, Sr. C John Sylvester C Charles F. Horne, Jr. Mrs. John M. Taylor Hamilton W. Howe Mario G. Vangeli T Ed H. Jackson Eugene M. Waldron Harry D. Johnston George H. Weis C Fielder A. Jones Beverly E. Wilson Carroll B. Jones John A. Winfrey Alien R. Joyce Thomas M. Wolverton Benjamin Katz John L. Woodbury Raymond S. Kimbell Thomas A. Wornham Wendell F. Kline Wesley A. Wright C Chester A. Kunz John S. E. Young C Jackson A. Lahn Anonymous Thomas R. Langley 1927 C Charles O. Larson Howard C. Adams Fitzhugh Lee Robert A. Allen James E. Leeper Arthur F. Anders

C George W. Anderson, Jr. Henry J. Armstrong, Jr. William H. Ashford, Jr. Mrs. Gordon S. Ashley John C. Atkeson Mrs. William E. Balfrey C Robert M. Barnes Charles B. Beasley Mrs. Charles K. Bergin John C. Bernet Joe W. Boulware Selman S. BowUng Raymond G. Boyd L Harold M. Briggs C William B. Bristor L Mrs. WiUiam H. Brockman, Jr. Mrs. John T. Brown, Jr. Arthur G. Bruner Frank Bruner C ArgyU E. Buckley C Henry H. Caldwell Gordon L. Caswell Cecil T. Caufield William P. ChiUon Charles E. Clutts J George B. Coale Clarence E. Coffin James S. Coleman, Jr. Edward M. Condra, Jr. C Clifford S. Cooper Joshua W. Cooper Glen W. Cooper Clarence E. Cortner Samuel H. Crittenden, Jr. J. Alan Cross William H. Cuzner C Cari M. Dahon WiUiam N. Davies J Charles G. Dekay Joseph S. Detwiler C Harold T. Deutermann C John T. Dimon Robert E. Dixon Timothy F. Donohue Robert N. Downes Edward J. Drew Paul R. Drouilhet Monroe B. DuffiU Joseph W. Earnshaw Herbert F. Eckberg C Edward H. Eckelmeyer, Jr. Harrison Ethridge C Louis P. Fairlamb William E. Ferrall Delano J. Fitzgerald Cari W. Flesher Thomas J. Flynn Robert J. Foley Roben S. Ford George K. Fraser C Charles L. Freeman Hobson I. Gattis C Frank D. Giambattista C John F. Gilday Maurice E. Goudge Emanuel T. Goyette Thomas L. Greene Otis C. Gregg C Charies D. Griffin C Samuel H. Griffin, Jr. L Gardner K. Grout, II William M. Gullett James W. Hager Thomas J. Hamilton Wellington A. Hammond C Harold D. Hansen George L. Hansen Raymond L. Harrell Shipmate, December 1981

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Joseph T. Hazen Mrs. Wilton S. Heald George L. Heath Joseph F. Hellauer Edwin W. Herron Frederick L. Hetter Paul L. High Donald B. Hilton Robert A. Hinners James G. Holloway, Jr. Leroy V. Honsinger Martin P. Hottel Miles H. Hubbard Harry R. Hummer, Jr. WiUiam D. Irvin Samuel S. Jack Henry T. Jarrell Joseph F. Jelley, Jr. CarroU F. Johnson James A. Jordan Frank M. June Kenneth I. C. Keepers Joseph W. Kern Lee F. Keys Bethuel M. Kitchen William L. Knickerbocker Kenneth A. Knowles George Knuepfer Manin J. Lawrence William H. Leahy Fred J. Leatherman Frederick V. W. Lemly Richard B. Levin Eugene L. Lugibihl Joseph B. Maher Thomas J. Maloney Farar B. C. Martin Mrs. R. F. Martin Thomas H. Massie MitcheU D. Matthews Thomas L. Mayo Mrs. B. C. McCaffree John G. McClaughry James R. McCormick Eugene B. McKinney James J. McKinstry Leonard S. Mewhinney Ray A. Mitchell Jack P. Monroe Granville A. Moore Benjamin E. Moore, Jr. Mrs. Joseph N. Murphy William M. Nation William R. D. Nickelson, Jr. PhiUp C. OHn Eliot Olsen Robert A. Olson Henry R. Paige Robie E. Palmer Charles W. Parker Alex M. Patterson Richard H. Phillips Elmer C. PoweU Kenton E. Price Walter H. Price Robert S. Quackenbush, Jr. Paul H. Ramsey Wesley H. Randig Gill M. Richardson Robert S. Rickabaugh Roland W. Rickertts James M. Roberts Edwin B. Robinson Richard B. Rogers PhiHp H. Ross Richard P. Ross, Jr. Michael P. Russillo Ivan A. Sagal, Sr.

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C Brooke Schumm Albert B. Scoles C Cornelius S. Seabring C Edward K. Shanahan Mrs. C. Shands Ulysses S. G. Sharp, Jr. C Lewis J. Sheaffer Roben S. Smith Marshall L. Smith Allen Smith, Jr. C Robert H. Speck T George B. H. Stallings Emmett J. Sullivan George D. Sullivan WiUiam A. Sutheriand, Jr. Alan B. Sutherland, Jr. Philip A. Tague, Jr. Harold L. Tallman

C PhiUp B. Tankard C Charles M. Tooke Spalding Trafton, Jr. Blinn Vanmater Earl K. Vanswearingen Frank Virden Hayes M. Walker David C. White Clifford L. Wickman Richard P. WUkinson, Jr. George W. Willcox Walter C. Winn J John C. Woelfel Mrs. David B. Young Herbert C. Zitzewitz C Anonymous 1928 Mrs. Hugh R. Allbee Stephen H. Ambruster Robert J. Archer C Mrs. Norman T. Ball C Robert G. Ballance Boeker C. Batterton James S. Bierer C Mrs. A. F. Binney Mrs. L. L. Black

Mrs. William C. Brennan Charles Broadbrent C Albert C. Burrows Raymond O. Burzynski William A. CockeU Victor B. Cole Mrs. Albert B. Corby Neale R. Curtin Raymond O. Doss C Alben J. Fay C Michael F. D. Flaherty Leonard F. Freiburghouse Mrs. George Fritschmann Mrs. Allan G. Gaden Norman F. Garton Marcel R. Gerin Walter N. Gray Mrs. Harry M. Holland

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George K. Huff Mrs. Charles P. Huff William H. Jacobsen Ralph K. James Francois C. B. Jordan Robert T. S. Keith John T. Kent Alexander M. Leary, Jr. James R. Lee De Earle M. Logsdon Mrs. Donald A. Lovelace Mrs. Elwood C. Madsen Mrs. Edward J. Martin David L. McDonald Martin Merson Albert O. Momm John F. Mullen, Jr. Rollo N. Norgaard Oscar L. Otterson Mrs. John R. Pierce Mrs. John Quinn William F. Rayborn, Jr. Mrs. Jack C. Renard Mrs. Charles C. G. Sack Lester B. Sands Lewis W. Sayers, Jr.

C William A. Schoech John A. Scott C Harry E. Sears Mrs. Thomas H. Simmonds Thurmond A. Smith Donald K. Smith James J. Spilker PhiUip G. Stokes Mrs. Stephen N. Tackney C Donald A. Taylor Mrs. WiUiam A. Taylor C Wells Thompson Mrs. David W. Todd, Jr. Mrs. Daniel J. Wagner Albert J. Walden Charles R. Watts C Harry B. Whittington Mrs. John A. Williams C Chester C. Wine Robert W. Wood John R. Woodward John Zabilsky 1929 C William C. Allen L Peyton T. Anderson, Jr. Abraham L. Baird Laurence C. Baldauf C Richard R. Ballinger C George F. Beardsley Roy S. Benson Joseph B. Berkley Howard C. Bernet Roland D. Blocksom T Daniel Carlson William A. Cashman C Robert N. S. Clark Benjamin Coe Charles H. Crichton C Donald H. Dalton William I. Darnell C John F. Davidson C Milton C. Dickinson T George H. Dieter WilUston L. Dye Donald T. Eller William B. Epps James M. Farrin, Jr. David T. Ferrier Charles T. Fitzgerald Paul Foley, Jr. Edward C. Folger, Jr. Nickolas J. Frank, Jr. Samuel B. Frankel Edward W. Friess William J. Galbraith Guy P. Garland William T. Hastings, Jr. T James M. Hezlep Arthur S. Hill Maurice B. Hinman Reynold D. Hogle C Alexander H. Hood C Pat L. Humphrey Gustav N. Johansen C Roy L. Johnson Carl A. Johnson C John Knight Caleb B. Laning C Samuel A. Lincoln, Jr. Frederick G. Lippert Melvin M. Martin Leonard T. Morse Philip R. Osborn C Elliott W. Parish, Jr. C Henry S. Persons Cari A. Peterson Charies F. Phillips Knight Pryor 41

Herman L. Ray C Leslie E. Richardson Deane C. Roberts Frank H. Schwable C Augustus R. St. Angelo C Edward C. Stephan C Albert W. Strahom T Stanley C. Strong Charles O. Triebel Richard G. Visser David J. Welsh C Albert F. White Thomas P. Wilson C Anonymous T Anonymous C Anonymous L Anonymous 1930 C Carlton R. Adams Jack Agnew Mrs. John W. Ailes, III J Rea A. Axline C John B. Azer Richard H. Bates Paul P. Blackburn, Jr. T Aubrey J. Bourgeois Alston M. Boyd, Jr. Frederic C. Bradman Douglas B. Brokenshire Oscar M. Browne, Jr. Edward Brumby Harvey P. Burden C WiUiam C. Butler Thomas H. Cable Harry R. Canaday Edward S. Carmick Wreford G. Chappie Henry G. Clark Wat T. Cluverius, Jr. Leonidas D. Coates, Jr. Ray R. Conner Howard G. Corey C Robert R. CraighiU James W. Davis T Roben W. Degraff John B. Dimmick C MarshaU E. Dornin J William T. Doyle, Jr. William M. Drane Harold E. Duryea Ottis J. Earle C Walter G. Ebert John E. Edwards William E. Ellis Walter M. Foster Walfried H. Fromhold C WilUam E. Center, Jr. Kenneth M. Gentry C Marvin T. Gibson Marvin H. Gluntz James D. L. Grant Royce L. Gross William W. Gubbins Thomas B. Haley C CUfton G. Hall Ned Harrell David A. Harris Charles H. Hayes T John T. Hayward Harold M. Heming Charles R. Herms Alexander S. Heyward, Jr. Joseph A. E. Hindman C Ephraim P. Holmes Herman W. Holt James H. Howard Thomas B. Hughes John Hulme 42

C Richard C. D. Hunt, Jr. C Andrew M. Jackson, Jr. C Walter T. Jenkins Raymond W. Johnson John W. Jones John O. Kinert C Denys W. KnoU Lyle L. Koepke Albert P. Kohlhas, Jr. Albert Konigsberg George F. Kosco Donald F. Krick C Herman N. Larson John E. Lee Nicholas A. Lidstone Horatio A. Lincoln Vernon L. Lowrance C Frederic C. Lucas, Jr. Edgar J. MacGregor, III Herbert H. Marable Kleber S. Masterson C Charles T. Mauro, Jr. Warren H. McCIain Charles E. McCombs Louis D. McGregor, Jr. Bowen F. McLeod Elias B. Mott, II C William T. Nelson Edgar P. Nelson C Roy A. Newton Richard M. Nixon Emmet O'Beirne George R. Over Arthur E. Owen Robert E. Perkins C Walter B. PhiUips Herman A. Pieczentkowski C John C. Pirie C William S. Post, Jr. Edgar O. Price Samuel M. Randall T Frederick M. Reeder C Josephus A. Robbins Allan B. Roby Joseph A. Ruddy, Jr. Gifford Scull C George C. Seay Manley H. Simons, Jr. Frank T. Sloat WilUam O. P. Snead, Jr. C Richard T. Spofford WUIiam H. Stewart Francis S. Stich Robert J. Stroh Walter W. Strohbehn C Bryan F. Swan C WiUiam G. Tisdale, Jr. Thaddeus J. Van Metre Alex S. C. Wadsworth Wilfred A. Walter David L. Whelchel Charles L. Willard MacPherson B. Williams Francis E. Wilson Royal A. Wolverton C James A. Woodruff, Jr. T Harold H. Yokes 1931 Noah Adair, Jr. Charles W. Aldrich C Richard K. Anderson C Richard S. Andrews Raymond H. Bass Alcorn G. Beckman Frederick J. Becton Robert P. Beebe C Louis J. Bellis Robert L. Bence

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Sherman W. Betts James O. Biglow Joseph D. Black Charles F. Braught WiUiam B. Braun John H. Brockway Elliott M. Brown Austin R. BruneUi Frederick J. Brush Drury J. Burchett Edward S. Burns Eugene V. Burt Albert W. Butterfield Peyton P. Callaway Bruce L. Carr John D. Cashman Byrant A. Chandler John B. Colwell Lawrence B. Cook Charles O. Cook, Jr. Thomas H. Copeman Mrs. Richard H. Crane John D. Crowley John W. Crumpacker Ralph Cullinan, Jr. Arthur N. Daniels Edward M. Day Carl A. Day Lucian F. Dodson Lee A. Ellis Egon P. Englehardt Ralph N. Ernest Rudolph J. Fabian Elwin L. Farrington Reid P. Fiala Maxim W. Finh William H. Fitzgerald John A. Fitzgerald Arthur I. Flaherty George S. J. Forde Robert E. Gadrow Wiimer E. Gallaher Peter M. Gaviglio Mrs. Arthur S. Genet Thomas E. Gillespie Ralph G. Gillette Harry M. S. Gimber, Jr. Robert L. Gray George M. Greene Thomas J. Greene George J. Gundlfinger, Jr. Byron L. Gurnette Oscar E. Hagberg Henry H. Hale Norman Hall Madison HaU, Jr. Mann Hamm Douglas T. Hammond George A. Hatton Claude V. Hawk Richard R. Hay Robert B. Heilig Andrew J. Hill, Jr. Thomas W. Hogan Harry W. Holden Arnold H. Holtz Ernest C. Holtzworth Edwin B. Hooper Francis W. Hoye John N. Hughes Raymond P. Hunter William A. Hunter, Jr. Raymond H. Jacobs Charies M. Jett Harlan T. Johnson Robert F. Jones Alvin A. Jones John F. Just

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Mrs. Albert J. KeUer Gerald L. Ketchum Robert D. King Bill W. King Mrs. Frederick A. Kinzie Charles C. Kirkpatrick Mrs. Frederick E. Krauss Sidney J. Lawrence James T. Lay Herbert Levenson Bafford E. Lewellen Burton C. Lillis, Jr. Carlton C. Lucas Hylan B. Lyon Edwin A. MacDonald Forsyth Massey Francis A. McKee Mrs. Charles W. McKinney Bernard F. McMahon James I. McMartin Vincent J. Meola Francis B. Merkle Justin A. Miller John O. Miner William E. Moring Jesse H. Motes, Jr. Philip W. MothersiU John C. Parham, Jr. Thomas B. Payne Harold Payson, Jr. George E. Peckham George A. Peery Michael J. Pestcatello Francis M. Peters, Jr. William K. Pottinger Peter G. PoweU, Jr. George I. Purdy Edward F. Railsback Lawson P. Ramage Allan L. Reed John S. Reese Henry A. Renken Clark A. Ritchie Albert K. Romberg WiUiam M. Ryon George Schlegel, III Walter P. Schoeni Alfred E. Sharp, Jr. Clifford H. Shuey Ronald K. Smith James T. Smith Norman E. Smith Jerry C. South Arthur E. Stafford Robert J. Steel Edward F. Steffanides, Jr. Daniel A. Stuart Eugene Tatom Samuel G. Taxis Robert A. Theobald, Jr. Ignatius N. Tripi Schermerhorn Van Meter Alexander C. Veasey James B. Vredenburgh, III Cari T. White Henry R. Wier Frederick L. Wieseman Donald T. Wilber George K. Williams Russell C. WiUiams Jack B. WiUiams Francis T. Williamson Arthur L. Wilson Edward G. Winters James M. Wood Edward A. Wright John T. Wulff Andrew L. Young, Jr. Shipmate, December 1981

Alexander A. Zuntag C Anonymous 1932 Frank C. Acker Richard D. Adams Stephen M. Archer Edwin C. Asman Barry K. Atkins George W. Bailey Robert O. Beer Edward B. Billingsley C Richard H. Blair Alpha L. Bowser Horace R. Brannon Cyrus Brewer Sheldon W. Brown Mrs. Louis A. Bryan C WiUiam I. Bull Dunbar G. Burdick Philip W. Cann Daniel L. CarroU, Jr. William J. Catlett, Jr. Irwin Chase, Jr. James D. CoUett C Harry S. Cook Alfred L. Cope WiUiam R. Cox Alexander B. Coxe, Jr. James G. Craig, Jr. Henry C. De Long Robert L. Denig, Jr. Mark E. Dennett C Mrs. Arthur A. Denton Earl R. Eastwold Paul E. Emrick Robert L. Evans C John S. Fahy C Emerson E. Fawkes Earl P. Finney, Jr. Thomas M. Fleck Francis D. Foley Joel C. Ford, Jr. Bernard W. Freund C Robert B. Fulton, II Robert L. Gamble Malcom E. Garrison Scott K. Gibson Charles C. Gold C Edward E. Greene WilUam H. Groverman, Jr. Brooks J. Harral Paul H. Harrington Harvey H. Head Oscar A. Heinlein J Edward R. Hodgkins John S. Horner Harry Hull JuUan G. Humiston C James W. Humrichouse C Earl T. Hydeman Joseph A. Jaap Ralph C. Johnson William C. Jonson, Jr. John H. Kaufman WiUiam D. KeUy William E. Kenna David F. Kinert Edmond G. Konrad Charles H. Kretz, Jr. C Richard H. Lambert Richard J. Lavery C John R. Leeds Robert C. Leonard C Walter H. Lewis C Rex B. Little Harris C. Lockwood Thomas P. Lowndes C Roland O. Lucier Shipmate, December 1981

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George R. Luker John P. Lunger William B. B. Lyons Alfred R. Matter John S. Matthews Lloyd H. McAlpine Charles W. Musgrave Lloyd M. Mustin Jacob C. Myers Terrell A. Nisewaner Michael B. O'Connor Allan A. Ovrom Charles J. Palmer AUon E. Parker Charles H. Parks William B. Perkins Paul W. Pfingstag George E. Pierce

Donald 1. Thomas James A. Thomas James C. Toft, Jr. Howard J. Turton Magruder H. Tuttle John R. Van Evera Salem A. Van Every, Jr. Frederick O. Vaughan Robert P. Walker Odale D. Waters, Jr. Robert H. Weeks Albert A. Wellings Wallace H. Weston Theodore H. White Frank E. Wigelius Chauncey S. Willard Richard C. Williams, Jr. Marcus W. Williamson

Robert R. Porter Samuel F. Quarles PhiUip D. Quirk Harry L. Reiter, Jr. George P. Rogers Joseph P. Ronan Francis D. Roper Jack Roudebush Horace P. Rounds Norman J. Sampson Harold L. Sargent John C. Saunders Otto A. Scherini Floyd B. Schultz Isador J. Schwartz John W. Seager Harry W. Seely John D. Shea William B. Short, Jr. Robert T. Simpson Levering Smith John G. Spangler Roland E. Stieler William L. Tagg

Lindsey Williamson William R. Wilson Walter H. Wooding Edwin C. Woodward Melvin T. Young Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous 1933 Haven W. Andrews Frederick L. Ashworth Henry F. Banzhaf Kenneth J. Barclay Christopher S. Barker, Jr. Preston R. Belcher James S. Bethea Howard T. Bierer Richard T. Black Charles A. Blick Francis J. Blouin Walter S. Bobo, Jr. Harold G. Bowen, Jr. Theodore C. Bowling, Jr. Frederick S. Bronson

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Maurice B. Brown C Frederick W. Bruning James B. Burrow Clarence M. Caldwell Robert S. Camera Earnest G. Campbell Allan M. Chambliss C Jay V. Chase Benjamin B. Cheatham Walter L. Clark, Jr. William A. Coffey T Thomas F. Connolly John S. Coye, Jr. Harold F. Crist T Charies A. Curtze Roy M. Davenport Lewis M. Davis, Jr. Robert A. Dawes, Jr James B. Denny James S. Dietz Bennett M. Dodson Norman J. Drustrup C Charles K. Duncan C Turner A. Duncan Paul D. Ellis, Jr. Leo H. Erck Glover T. Ferguson Robert S. Foerster Everett J. Foster C Edward H. C. Fredericks Raymond D. Fusselman Ignatius J. Galantin John A. Gamon, Jr. Philip W. Garnett Richard C. Gazlay Frank B. Gill Elmer F. Glenn Edward E. Grimm C Henry B. Hahn C Donovan B. Harby Ward F. Hardman Everett J. Harris Enrique D. Haskins C Reynolds H. Hayden Luther C. Heinz Marritt S. Higham BUsh C. HiUs William S. Howell George K. Hudson William A. Hunt, Jr. Raymond B. Jacoby James G. Kastein Charles H. Keyser Charles E. King John A. Klopp Joseph W. Koenig ^ George H. Laird, Jr. John S. Lehman Roy F. Leverenz Thomas A. Long William W. R. MacDonald Michael V. MacKenzie Robert A. MacPherson C Alfred T. Magnell C Deane S. Marcy James L. Martin C David L. Martineau Paul Masterton Harry C. Maynard Robert McAfee David McCampbell Hugh R. McKibbin Fitzhugh McMaster Bernard H. Meyer Salvatore G. Militana C George H. Miller Clayton L. Miller Henry S. Monroe 43

Lawrence R. Neville Gerald D. O'Brien James R. Ogden John B. Oren Jay T. Palmer Alben G. Palling Richard L. Poor Mrs. Frederick W. Purdy C James R. Reedy Gilbert H. Richards, Jr. Robert S. Riddell Charles E. Robertson George D. RouUard C Henry P. Rumble C Albert F. Ryan, Jr. Ralph N. Sargent, Jr. Arnold F. Schade T Herbert S. Schwab C Frank D. Schwartz C Frank G. Selby Donald R. Shaul Martin A. Shellabarger Ralph L. Shifley C Morgan Slayton C Lewis L. Snider T Raymond J. St. Germain Poyntell C. Staley, Jr. Reuben E. Stanley John M. Steinbeck Bernard M. Strean Henry D. Sturr C Cad R. Tellefsen C Raymond W. Thompson, Jr. Benjamin F. Thorn C Malcolm H. Tinker Ashford Todd, Jr. T Charies W. Travis James F. Tucker C John A. Tyree, Jr. Maurice L. Vaillancourt C WiUiam J. Van Meter, Jr. John E. Walsh, Jr. Waldemar F. A. Wendt Laurence A. White Joseph W. WiUiams, Jr. Gerald R. Wright Archie T. Wright, Jr. C Anonymous C Anonymous 1934 Spencer M. Adams Parks M. Adams C Roger S. Ahlbrandt Russell B. Allen Howard T. E. Anderson Jackson D. Arnold Mrs. James H. Ashley, Jr. T Carl H. Bachmann C Edgar H. Batcheller Ernest S. Bathke C Walter H. Baumberger Arthur L. Benedict, Jr. Robert C. Bengston James C. Bentley Charles M. Bertholf C Forrest R. Biard Richard E. Bly Robert E. Bourke C James W. Brock T William A. Brockett L Samuel R. Brown, Jr. Ernest V. Bruchez George S. Bullen Jacob T. Bullen, Jr. Irving Bunevich C Henry W. Buse, Jr. Kendall F. Casey WilUam F. Cassidy 44

Malcolm M. Champlin Mrs. Gordon P. Chung-Hoon C Bernard A. Clarey Charles H. Clark Lawrence B. Clark George M. Clifford Robert H. Close Alexander B. Cloud L Carlton B. Coen AUyn Cole, Jr. Charles C. Coley James R. Compton John P. Condon C Paul C. Cook Harry E. Cook, Jr. Ernest G. Cooper, Jr. Herbert C. Cress Robert P. Criswell

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Roben B. Crowell William R. Crutcher Barton E. Day Harold O. Deakin William N. Deragon Willie M. Dickey Clarence E. Dickinson Edward F. Dissette Duncan P. Dixon, Jr. Clarence T. Doss, Jr. Orvil L. Driver Melvin H. Dry Thomas H. Dubois William T. Dutton Jean F. Eberle Edward J. Fahy Francis O. Fletcher, Jr. Leonard J. Flynn Donald W. Fraser John B. Frost Harold D. Fuller Craig R. Garth Albert L. Gebelin John W. Geist Charles H. Gerlach

C Robert W. Graham C Arthur R. Gralla James E. Halligan, Jr. Daniel E. Hanlon, Jr. C Robert P. Harbold, Jr. C Cecil K. Harper T Frederick C. Heerde Charies M. Henderson George A. Hill, Jr. George D. Hoffman Robert E. Hommel Robert H. Hopkins Arthur C. House, Jr. Robert C. Houston John W. Howard C Curtis H. Hutchings C John M. Hyde C John J. Hyland

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Carlyle Ingram Maurice T. Ireland Donald G. Irvine Charles P. Jackson, Jr. Nels C. Johnson James E. Johnson Frank E. Johnson Robert K. Johnston Herman H. Kait Richard F. Kane Charles C. Kearney John W. Kearns William W. Keller William T. Kinsella Lehman H. Kleppinger Richard S. Klunk Richard G. Kopff William M. Kramer Arthur E. Krapf Victor H. Krulak Richard C. Latham George W. Lauthrup, Jr. William H. Lawrence Robert M. Lee Edwin S. Lee, Jr.

Robert W. Leeman Hugh H. Lewis Earl W. Logsdon John T. Lowe Marvin E. Lundfelt Colin J. MacKenzie Warren S. MacLeod Arthur R. Manning Hugh M. Maples Frank G. Marshall, Jr. C William I. Martin John C. Martin RusseU H. Maynard Edgar R. McClung, Jr. William M. McCormick John F. McGiUis William McMillan E. Read MeCleary Robert H. Menges Grayson Merrill Sidney D. B. Merrill C Robert H. Milbrath David C. Miller Henry L. Miller C Alien W. Moore Patrick C. Moran John B. Morland C Hugh Mullan C George E. Mumma C William C. Murphy James R. Neet C Clyde R. Nelson James H. Newell John C. Nichols Richard E. Nichols Statton R. Ours, Jr. Robert J. Ovrom James E. Owers George E. T. Parsons Curtis A. Payntor Thomas A. Peacock WilUam R. Peeler Frederic G. Pegelow Ward J. Peterson Fred D. Pfotenhauer John M. Phelps C Frank L. Pinney, Jr. George F. Pittard Donald E. Pugh Ronald Q. Rankin Robert D. Risser C Ernest L. E. Ritson Richard S. Robinson T John G. Roenigk Marvin 1. Rosenberg George C. Ruffin, Jr. Reginald Rutherford C John W. Sapp, Jr. Paul S. Savidge Francis W. Scanland, Jr. Edwin H. Schantz Donald A. Scherer Allan G. Schnable C Carl W. Schoenweiss Leslie H. Schofield Lester R. Schuiz Elmore W. Seeds Robert F. Sellars Benedict J. Semmes, Jr. Martin C. Shallenberger, Jr. Samuel R. Shaw Richard D. Shepard C Chester A. Siver Bernard A. Smith John V. Smith Hinton I. Smith WilUam R. Smith, III T Roy C. Smith, III Shipmate, December 1981

C Earl K. Solenberger Joseph J. Staley William D. Staples, Jr. William W. Stark, Jr. Charles R. Stephan William A. Stevenson Joseph W. Stivers Lester J. Stone C WiUiam E. Sweeney Douglas M. Swift Brown Taylor LesUe K. Taylor C Frank C. Tharin Ivan P. Thompson Edward R. Tilburne C Robert L. Townsend Jacob W. Updegrove Frank K. Upham C Clyde J. Van Arsdall, Jr. Paul Van Leunen, Jr. William W. Walker George P. Walker C Clarence J. Walters John E. Weber RoUin E. Westholm Robert E. Wheeler Marshall W. White William M. Wilcox John P. Wiley 1935 William C. Abhau Edward L. Adams Warren W. Armstrong C Nevette B. Atkins MarshaU H. Austin Richard E. Babb Rodney J. Badger Leonard J. Baird Fred E. Bakutis John J. Baranowski C Eugene A. Barham John S. Barleon, Jr. C William R. Barnes WUson R. Bartlett Louis H. Bauer Ralph J. Baum John J. Becker Bradley F. Bennett C Warren J. Bettens Lyle M. Blohm Henry B. Bobo John W. Bottoms Peter F. Boyle Frederic W. Brooks Thomas A. Brown C James H. Brown George H. Cairnes Grafton B. Campbell Stephen W. Carpenter Charies D. Christian Gerald L. Christie WilUam C. Clark Glenn W. Clegg C John B. Cline George L. Conkey John B. Crosby Robert E. Cushman, Jr. C Slade D. Cutter Arthur T. Decker Stiles M. Decker, Jr. C Louis M. Detweiler Elmer T. Dorsey George P. Doster Joseph E. Dougherty William T. Evans C Christian L. Ewald Richard M. FarreU Oliver D. Finnigan, Jr. Shipmate, December 1981

John J. Flachsenhar John J. Foote C Mason Freeman Norman D. Gage John F. P. GaUagher Francis M. Gambacorta Jesse B. Gay, Jr. William J. Germershausen, Jr. C Durward W. Gilmore Stephen H. Gimber C Herschel J. Goldberg Frederick J. Harlfinger, II Charles L. Harris Martin T. Hatcher Mrs. P. F. Hauck WiUiam H. Hazzard Edwin H. Headland Bruce T. Hemphill

George R. Lee Edward R. Leming Weldon H. Lloyd C Joseph M. Lyle Robert S. Mandelkorn John F. Mann Frederick R. Matthews John H. Maurer C David H. McClintock John W. McCormick Harold W. McDonald William N. McGiU Harrison P. Mclntire George A. McKusick WiUiam A. McManus Charles V. McQuary C Herman J. Mecklenburg Ralph M. Metcalf

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C WaUer F. Henry Frank B. Herold Franklin G. Hess Grover S. Higginbotham Robert M. Hinckley, Jr. Louis R. Hird Richard D. Hughes George Hutchinson Ronald K. Irving Robert W. Jackson William G. Jackson, Jr. John L. Jay Carter B. Jennings Robert B. Kail T Constantine A. Karaberis Edgar S. Keats C Robert B. Kelly Doyen Klein Roy C. Klinker Page Knight Henry P. Knowles, Jr. Robert D. Kunkle Fletcher M. Lamkin Harold H. Larsen Carl A. Laster

Norman H. Meyer C Edward A. Michel, Jr. John R. Middleton, Jr. John M. Miller Walter A. Moore, Jr. Henry L. Muller Charles H. S. Murphy Kenneth F. Musiek David Nash Wallace M. Nelson C Samuel Nixdorff George A. O'ConneU, Jr. John G. O'Handley Edgar G. Osborn Edward C. Outlaw C Wyman H. Packard Alton E. Paddock C Jefferson D. Parker C Anthony C. Parry Robert A. Phillips George L. Powell Ralph E. PoweU, Jr. Robert H. Prickett Eli T. Reich C Cassius D. Rhymes, Jr.

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Robert E. Riera Edward P. Ring Frank T. Ritter, Jr. Gilbert L. Rodier, Jr. Bruce P. Ross Stanley E. Ruehlow William J. Ryan Kenneth G. Schacht Louis C. Scheibla Mrs. Matthew S. Schmidling Edward B. Schutt James Scott, 11 Frank E. Sellers, Jr. Howard Z. Senif Jack M. Seymour John N. Shaffer Charles S. Sharrocks Eugene W. Shellworth Stephen Sherwood Henry G. Shonerd, Jr. Russell H. Smith Everett H. Steinmetz Elbert M. Stever William A. Sullivan Arthur E. Tarantino John W. Thomas James W. Thomson Charles H. Turner Donald O. Van Ness Francis D. Walker, Jr. Walton B. Walters Norvell G. Ward Earl M. Weaver Albert R. Weldon Joseph H. Wesson Kenneth West Howard S. Westin Frank K. B. Wheeler William B. Wideman Richard B. Winfield Theodore H. Winters James M. Wolfe, Jr. Burris D. Wood, Jr. Malcolm T. Wordell Dwight A. Wrigley Don W. Wulzen 1936 Cari H. Amme, Jr. Henry A. Arnold Fred G. Bennett Paul H. Bjarnason John N. Boland Richard R. Bradley, Jr. Harrison Brent, Jr. Lester N. Brooks James A. Brown Herbert V. A. Burkart Ovid M. Butler Robert H. Caldwell, Jr. Otis R. Cole, Jr. Walter V. Combs, Jr. Earl R. Crawford Robert F. Egnor WiUiam A. EUis Allen R. Faust Carl M. Fellows AUan F. Fleming Parker L. Folsom Gordon Fowler John K. Fyfe Hugh C. Carver, Jr. Norinan C. Gillette, Jr. John W. Graham Richard Gray James S. Gray, Jr. George W. Grider William T. Groner Verne H. Hagenah 45

C James R. Hansen Henry H. Hemenway Robert M. Higginson C Edmund J. Hoffman Charles E. Houston Ralph R. Humes Charles H. Hutchins Edward J. Huxtable, Jr. Joseph B. Icenhower C William E. Lewis Randolph S. D. Lockwood Mrs. Kenneth C. LoveU C Randolph Meade, Jr. Fred D. Michael C Robert C. Morton Richard L. Myers Robert L. Neyman C Chester W. Nimitz, Jr. C Bennett C. Oelheim Ellis B. Orr John M. Oseth Fitzhugh L. Palmer, Jr. Jewett O. PhiUips, Jr. C Richard R. Pratt William N. Price James T. Reed Allen B. Reed, Jr. Joseph E. Rice C James B. Rutter, Jr. Paul B. Ryan Thomas W. Samuel David S. Seaman James L. Semmes C PhiHp E. Shetenhelm William A. Small MiUard J. Smith Frank G. Springer WUfred H. Stiles Richard A. Teel James H. Terry, Jr. Robert A. Thacher William B. Thomas John H. Turner Paul R. Tyler Alexander K. Tyree Jaquelin M. Washington T WiUiam H. Wendel Donald W. Wilson Sherman E. Wright William H. Wright Mrs.Jud F. Yoho, Jr. 1937 C Edward S. Arentzen Donald G. Baer Morgan H. Baldwin, Jr. Richard E. Ball John M. Ballinger Walter J. Barry Harry H. Barton David B. Bell C Lawrence G. Bernard C Bernhard H. Bieri, Jr. C Harold S. Bottomley, Jr. William L. Brantley C William F. Bringle C Wayne M. Brown Henry F. Burfeind James M. Carnes George P. Carroll John D. Carson Owen A. Chambers C David C. Clegg Charles W. Coker Marion L. Cooper, Jr. T Ralph W. Cousins James B. Cresap James H. Cruse C Thomas D. Cunningham 46

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Donald A. Dean John M. Devane, Jr. Joseph A. Dodson, Jr. David E. Dressendorfer John C. Dyson Frank M. Eddy Robert B. Erly Harold G. Etchen Leonard E. Ewoldt Robert F. Farrington Maurice Ferrara Edwin C. Finney Albert S. Freedman, Jr. Alben S. Fuhrman Alfred W. Gardes, Jr. John B. Garvin Donald Gay, Jr. Joseph A. Gerath, Jr. Alfred F. Gerken Fillmore B. Gilkeson Charles M. Gore William Gregg James R. Grey James R. Gustin Harry B. Hahn Fletcher Hale Warren C. Hall Kenneth E. Hanson Talbot E. Harper Paul E. Hartmann John B. Hess Edward W. Hessel Richard Holden Hugh W. Howard Paul C. Huelsenbeck Donald E. Huey Francis W. Ingling Frederick E. Janney Dwight L. Johnson Mark H. Jordan Gerald P. Joyce Lawrence V. Julihn Walter H. Keen, Jr. Leonce A. Lajaunie, Jr. Robert B. Lander Morton H. Lytle William P. Mack Gordon G. Matheson Ellis H. McDowell Robert W. McWilliams States M. Mead Roger W. Mehle Donald L. Mehlhop Clifford A. Messenheimer Thomas L. Miller John I. Mingay Charies S. Minter, Jr. Parkman B. Moore Rivers J. Morrell, Jr. John W. Neel John L. Nielsen Robert H. Northwood Jack A. Obermeyer Frank A. Patriarca Walter L. Phaler John E. Pond, Jr. WiUiam M. Porter James A. Pridmore Charles F. Putman Eugene P. Rankin Adrian W. Rich Jesse P. Robinson, Jr. John S. Schmidt Frederick H. Schneider, Jr. Edward K. Scofield John C. Shaffer Frank N. Shamer Burton H. Shupper

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Henry D. Sipple John S. Slaughter Frank F. Smart, Jr. Walter D. Snyder, Jr. Archie H. Soucek Wesley J. Steesy Charles Stein, Jr. Waher J. Stencil William R. Stevens Roben V. Tate Harry C. Transue Harold L. Usher,Jr. John R. Wadleigh Russell H. Wallace Robert M. Ware Jack H. Watkins Richard A. Waugh Robert H. Wescott, Jr. Rexford V. Wheeler, Jr. Victor H. Wildt Fay E. WUsie Francis R. W. Worth Anthony P. Zavadil, Jr. 1938 Jamie Adair Raymond W. Alexander Robert M. Allison James G. Andrews Charles S. Arthur Evan P. Aurand Oliver W. Bagby Frederic A. Bardshar Paul E. Becker, Jr. Howard B. Benge Randolph C. Berkeley, Jr. Raymond Berthrong Philip A. Beshany WilUam G. Blasdel Wilton G. Bourland Richard H. Bowers Henry E. Bowes WiUiam S. Boykin Marion H. Buaas John Burkhardt, Jr. John C. Burrill Robert G. By water Freeland H. Carde, Jr. John R. Carlson Albert T. Church, Jr. Alto B. Clark Edward E. Conrad Homer E. Conrad Wilson H. Cranford Louis E. DeCamp William H. Dimmick Raymond F. Dubois Victor A. Dybdal Dennett K. Ela Hugh M. Elwood John B. Ferriter William S. Finn Robert C. Fletcher Harry J. P. Foley, Jr. Irvin J. Frankel Norman E. Fryer, Jr. Bricker M. Ganyard Charles V. Gordon Herbert S. Graves Frederic H. Greene Theodore A. Grell Timothy J. Guinan John L. Haines Leonard E. Harmon Charles S. Han William A. Hasler.Jr. Hamilton O. Hauck Grant S. Heston Gerald G. Hinman

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Harrison H. Holton Robert K. Irvine Frank C. Jones Robert M. Kercheval Elton L. Knapp William N. Leonard Paul C. Lovelace Charles M. MacDonald Herbert 1. Mandel Stephen S. Mann, Jr. John D. Mason Joseph M. McDowell Charles F. McGivern Robert W. McNitt Willard D. Michael Mrs. Charles S. Moffett George R. Muse George F. Neel, Jr. Leslie J. O'Brien, Jr. John C. Owen James R. Payne Ben B. Pickett John W. Reed George R. Reinhart, III Charies M. Robertson Herman K. Rock Shelley E. Rule Robert A. ScheUing Frederick J. Schroeder Paul G. Schultz Robert E. Sinnott Verner J. Soballe Sheldon C. St. John Henry E. Surface Wendell W. Suydam John R. Sweeney Paul E. Taft Joseph R. Tucker Michael T. Tyng Mrs. Thomas Washington, Jr. Herold J. Weiler, Jr. Ralph Weymouth George A. Whiteside Gordon B. Williams Frank A. Zimanski Anonymous 1939 James L. Abbot, Jr. William D. Adams Henry P. Adams Fernald P. Anderson John B. Balch Kenneth S. Barker Robert C. Barnes Richard F. Barry, Jr. John D. Baur Wendell W. Bemis Rafael C. Benitez John R. Blackburn Robert E. Blackwell Victor T. Boatwright Robert L. Border Charies M. Bounds, Jr. David G. Bryce Russell H. Buckley Fred M. Bush, Jr. John V. Cameron Charles M. Cassel, Jr. Herbert A. Cassidy, Jr. George B. Cattermole Kenan C. Childers, Jr. Hugh D. Clark Robert W. Clark James P. Coleman Emmett M. Compton Frank J. CouUer William D. Coyne Robertson C. Dailey Shipmate, December 1981

Charles A. Dancy C William S. Dawson C Robert F. Deibel, Jr. Paul A. Dimberg C John W. Dolan, Jr. Richard L. Downing Andrew R. Drea C George C. Duncan James M. Dunford William B. Fargo WiUiam J. Feahr Arthur F. Fischer, Jr. EUis J. Fisher George W. Forbes, Jr. C Murray B. Frazee, Jr. Frank L. Fuller C Donald Furlong Gordon D. Gayle Harold W. Gehman C Calvin S. George, Jr. James G. Glaes John M. Gore T Robert A. Gulick, Jr. Noble C. Harris, Jr. Arthur G. Harrison Harry L. Harty, Jr. George L. Helmetag Wayne Herkness, II John D. P. Hodapp, Jr. T Paul A. Holmberg Charles Holovak Valentine G. Holzapfel Frederic A. Hooper WUIiam C. Hushing Albert B. Johnson James F. B. Johnston C Means Johnston, Jr. William J. Keim Stanley W. Kerkering WiUiam E. Kuntz J William R. Laird Harold C. Lank George J. Largess Robert E. Lawrence Henry F. Lloyd Paul E. Loustaunau C David H. Maddux T John C. Mathews C James A. McAllister C George T. McDaniel, Jr. Harry W. McElwain C Joseph R. McGonigle C William E. McGuirk, Jr. C Corwin G. Mendenhall, Jr. Jim D. MUler L Jo Zach MiUer, IV C WiUiam C. Moore Waller C. Moore, Jr. Richard 1. Moss Thomas W. Murphy Hubert T. Murphy C Charies D. Nace Richard B. Neal George W. Netts C Roger W. Paine, Jr. George R. Palus Michael A. Perna Carl F. Pfeifer Chester F. Pinkerton Richard T. Pratt Ivan D. Quillin Clay H. Raney John J. Reahl John M. Reigart C James H. Righter, Jr. C George A. Roberts Alfred F. Robertshaw James M. Robertson Shipmate, December 1981

C Grant H. Rogers Paul C. Rooney William T. Sawyer C Harry A. Seymour Preston N. Shamer John A. Sharpe, Jr. Royal G. Shoaf, Jr. C Robert L. Siemer Eugene H. Simpson James H. Smith, Jr. William H. Snyder C Herman Spector John C. Spencer C Robert R. Startzell C Ralph S. Stevens, Jr. William A. Stiles C John T. SuUivan C Donald F. Taugher

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Alfred J. Toulon, Jr. Richard M. Tunnell Theodore M. Ustick Vadym V. Utgoff WilUam J. Valentine Karl S. Van Meter Frank W. Vannoy Lloyd R. Vasey Robert F. Wadsworth James B. Wallace Elmar S. Waring, Jr. James G. Watson John C. Weatherwax Daniel K. Weitzenfeld Mrs. Harold A. Wells Thomas R. Weschler Stephen N. White Thomas C. Williamson Robert B. Wood William H. Worden Jack C. Young 1940 Cari W. Adams Edward A. Agonis

C Myron Alpert C Vaughn J. Andres John W. Antonelli Daniel S. Appleton William D. Baker Cary A. Baldwin Wilbur G. Barton Leonard F. Bassett Charles J. Beers WilUam E. Benbow Horace E. Bent Eldo W. Bergman Allen A. Bergner Arthur H. Berndtson Ira K. Blough, Jr. c William M. Braybrook c Roman L. Brooks c Russell A. Brown

T Richard E. Brown C Donald E. Bruce William C. Bryan C Gaylord A. Buchanan J Kent R. Bulfinch Clifford W. Bundy C Julian T. Burke, Jr. Conrad H. Carlson John D. Chase Albert H. Clancy, Jr. C Douglas A. Clark T Alvin P. Cluster Talbott F. Collins C William C. Croft Joseph P. D'Arezzo C Ralph P. Desmond, Jr. Ernest W. Dobie, Jr. Emmett H. Durham James S. Elkins, Jr. George T. Elliott C Arthur G. Esch T Edward R. Fickenscher, Jr. C Harry F. Fischer, Jr. William E. Fly

Benjamin T. Frana C Norbert Frankenberger C William H. Game C Ned Garrett Ralph I. Gerber J Edmond Stephen Gillette, Jr. Philip T. Glennon Alexander S. Goodfellow C Fred J. Gorczyk C Louis P. Gray, 111 T Oscar E. Gray, Jr. C John E. Greenbacker Thomas C. Gurley Cary H. Hall C Michael J. Hanley John I. Hardy Robert E. Harris Edward F. Hayes Vincent P. Healey Guy E. Hearn, Jr. Alfred B. Hebeisen C Theodore Hechler, Jr. C Jacob V. Heimark Eugene A. Hemley Raymond E. Hill C William T. Hill Alexander J. Hiller Jack J. Hinman, III T William M. Hodges Jack A. Holmes C WiUiam H. House J John D. HoweU Raymond A. Hundevadt C Albert H. Hunker C Lucian J. Hunt, Jr. John J. Jackson, Jr. Royal K. Joslin Donald M. Kable C Frederick J. Karch T Richard L. Kari C William J. Keating C Hariin M. Keister Edwin C. Kimball C David L. G. King Robert D. Kirkpatrick, Jr. George W. Kittredge Herman H. Klare, Jr. C George H. Kronmiller John E. Lacouture C WiUiam F. Laffey William D. Lanier,Jr. C WilUam A. Lewis David H. Lewis C Miles A. Libbey Lester B. Libbey, Jr. Ashley J. Little Lawrence S. Lockett Scott Lothrop C Andrew I. Lyman T WiUiam H. Mack C James W. MacMurray Edwin Malloy, Jr. C David A. Marks Edmund D. Mason WiUiam J. Mauer, Jr. Jack F. McCoUum John F. McCuUoch FarreU B. McFarland Terry T. McGillicuddy C Robert W. Mcintosh James F. McRoberts C William R. Meyer C Frederick H. Michaelis John M. Miller C Robert N. Miller John W. M. Montgomery T Russell F. Moon C Martin J. Mulderrig, Jr. 47

C Edmond J. Newbould Robert A. Newcomb C Albert W. Newhall Archibald T. Nicholson, Jr. C Rue O'Neill C Charles H. Obrist, Jr. C Manley C. Osborne Richard W. Parker C John H. Partridge Fred W. Pennoyer, III C Thomas R. Perry J Chester M. Perry C Irvin G. Peters Ernest R. Peterson Douglas W. PhiUips John E. Plummer C John M. Preston Robert D. Quinn L Lyle B. Ramsey David S. Randall John F. Refo Edward A. Rodgers C Louis N. Saunders, Jr. Herman L. Schafer, Jr. C Warren A. Schoen John D. Seal C Harvey B. Seim Herschel V. Sellers, Jr. Eugene B. Sheker Sidney A. Sherwin, Jr. C John H. Sims C Edward C. Sledge C James C. Smith Haywood C. Smith Roger F. Smith C Harvey J. Smith, Jr. Howard L. Smolin C WiUiam W. South Karl H. Stefan JuHus F. Steuckert John W. Sullivan Stewart W. Swacker T Paul S. Treitel Herman J. Trum, 111 Wallace A. Utley Markeson Varland C Arthur M. Varnum Demetrius J. Vellis Hugh B. Vickery C William A. Walker, III Warren Walker, Jr. Mrs. Charles S. WaUine C Erwin F. Wann, Jr. C Robert H. White John P. Wier, Jr. L Gerald G. Williams Daniel B. Williams C Ward W. Witter Robert R. Wooding Jesse D. Worley John H. Wright C Anonymous C Anonymous 1941 C Herbert H. Anderson Paul H. Backus George G. Ball C James V. Bartlett John R. Beardall, Jr. L David B. Benham Roland G. Bienvenu Pride C. Brown, Jr. Thomas G. Burley, Jr. John W. R. Burwell Pierre N. Charbonnet, Jr. Henry J. Conger Damon W. Cooper 48

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Francesco Costagliola Russell S. Crenshaw, Jr. Francis P. Cuccias William J. Daly Victor Delano Willard W. Deventer Maynard H. Dixon WiUiam V. Downer, Jr. Oscar F. Dreyer Oliver S. Dwire Frank G. Edwards Aubrey D. Engle Ernest C. Farkas Leon Grabowsky Jacques B. Hadler Robert Hailey Richard N. Hancock William T. Herring Edward C. Hines, Jr. Mrs. Robert L. Hoffmeister David H. Jackson Stuart C. Jones WUIiam W. Jones Sheldon H. Kinney Eugene W. Krebsbach John L. Landreth Lewis E. Larson David F. Loomis James P. Lynch Joseph Lynn Oscar D. MacMillan Everett A. Malcolm James P. Marion, Jr. WiUiam G. Matton, Jr. Waldron M. McLellon Charles J. Merdinger Albert G. MerriU, Jr. John G. Messer Edward G. MiUer Victor A. Moitoret Vincent U. Muirhead William M. Nicholson George H. Nolte Eric W. Pollard Frank H. Price, Jr. Donald A. Reader William J. Rogers, Jr. William H. Rowen Pemberton Southard Burns W. Spore Robert M. Stricter Edward C. Svendsen Kenneth M. Tebo James R. Thomson Robert E. Tugend Joseph C. Wheeler, Jr. Robert W. Windsor, Jr. Thomas B. Wolfe Frederick C. Wyse Joseph C. Zirkle 1942 Guilford D. Acker David G. Adams, Jr. Byron L. Allison, Jr. Richard W. Arey Robert C. Armstead Parker B. Armstrong William A. Arthur Wallace B. Auckland Eugene C. Bamhardt, III Mrs. Joseph N. Behan, Jr. Cedric B. Bergquist WUIiam E. Betzer Robert R. Brafford William R. Brewster, Jr. William S. Brown Charles J. Burton James M. Callender

Michael A. Censale James W. Conger C Robert T. Connor William H. Crawford, Jr. Handford T. Cruser, III C Richard E. Curtis John B. Davis, Jr. C Robert S. Day William C. Dozier, Jr. John G. Drew, II Max C. Duncan Frank C. Dunham, Jr. Marcy M. Dupre, 111 C Harold H. Ellison C Leonard Erb Clifford M. Esler, Jr. Eugene H. FarreU William F. FarreU, Jr. Russell F. Flynn Edward F. GaUagher George A. Gardes Leo A. Garland Wesley R. Gebert, Jr. Jacob E. GUck John J. Haffey, Jr. John Halahan George B. Hamilton Arthur G. Hamilton, Jr. Robert J. Hapson C John C. J. Hebron Donald A. Henning Edward B. Herndon, III John C. HiU, II Charies A. Hill, Jr. C A. Gordon Hillberg, Jr. Maddox N. P. Hinkamp Donald T. Holmes C Eric E. Hopley John B. Hough C WiUiam D. Houser C Lewis B. Jennings C Peter D. Joers Perry W. Johnson, Jr. Samuel G. Jones John D. H. Kane, Jr. Harry J. KeUey Austin J. Kennedy, Jr. C Francis E. Kinne Francis S. Knight T William R. Kurtz Jay W. Land William L. Layer Chester M. Lee C James K. Leipper Homer I. Lewis C John A. Lindbeck C Robert L. Lowell C Alfred B. MacKown John W. Maddex John L. Marocchi C Thomas O. MarshaU, Jr. Horace P. McNeal Robert D. McWethy Bruce Meulendyke John J. MitcheU Charles B. Momsen, Jr. William A. Morgan William B. Morrow Robert E. Mottern Robert E. Muller C Robert W. Murch Justin A. O'Neil Ray E. Oliver Richard D. Opp, Jr. C James B. Osborn Edwin T. Osier Robert M. Palmer C Charies N. Payne, Jr.

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Thomas R. Pearson Charies W. Pittman, Jr. Rufus C. Porter, Jr. Douglas A. Powell, Jr. Claude L. Reeves Robert F. Reilly Charles B. Reinhardt Harold E. Rice Donald C. Richards William C. Richardson Richard Riley William O. Riley Stephen J. Riordan, Jr. Frederick S. Robertson, Jr. Frank G. Scarborough Hugo Schmidt Jack H. Schmutz Charles C. Senn Richard M. SewaU Harold E. Shear Peter S. Smith Lewis J. Stecher, Jr. Walter W. Stegemerten WilUam W. Stetson Griffith P. Stokes Robert F. Sweek Cari F. Swenson Aarne J. Tervo John C. Theys Francis Tofalo Joseph M. TuUy, Jr. Thoms Turner Carol A. Turner WilUam E. Underwood Carlton A. Van Emon Walter M. Vincent John G. Wallace Russell D. Ward Arthur H. Warner, Jr. William G. Weber Arthur T. Weiss WiUiam R. Werner Alden W. Whitney Gordon S. Wiley Thomas H. Williams William P. WilUs, Jr. Henry J. Woessner, II Charles E. Wood, Jr. Mark W. Woods Reginald L. Workman Marshall W. Wren Dott E. Zook, Jr. 1943 Robert B. Adams Robert S. Adams Robert N. Adrian Robert G. Amme Steven N. Anastasion Robert J. Andersen, Jr. Frank W. Auk Richard A. Banks Laughlin Barker John M. Barrett Robert H. Beaver Jack L. Becker Richard W. BeU, Jr. Bernard Bennett WilUam W. BisseU James H. Black Walter C. Blattmann Francis X. Brady Richard E. Brega John J. Brennan Henry Bress Clifford L. Brown George R. Bryan, Jr. Earl E. Buckwalter Howard W. Burnett, Jr. Shipmate, December 1981

T WUIiam S. Busik Warren D. Calhoun T James F. Calvert Lawrence D. Caney William P. Carmichael WUIiam C. Chip T Michael J. Clemens Cecil B. CoUins, Jr. Clarence H. Cook, Jr. C Paul R. Copeland, Jr. George Cornelius T Robert D. Cousins Dale W. Cox, Jr. T Edward J. Cummings, Jr. Robert M. Dampier Edwin G. Dankworth, Jr. James H. Davis George J. Davis C George S. Davis, Jr. Daniel D. Decker, Jr. T Roderick Dennehy Austin L. Detweiler John A. Donnelly Homer M. Doran, Jr. John A. Dudley C Marsh K. Eckhardt Leroy Edieson Arthur T. Emerson, Jr. PhiUip F. Erkenbrack C Frederick R. Feamow Conrad J. Flessner Daniel H. Freeman Bemard W. Frese, Jr. Roy H. Gallemore Amedeo H. Galvani T Joe L. Gammon John H. Gano C Martin D. Gastrock James M. Gillin, Jr. Lawrence E. Giuliani William A. Golden, Jr. Robert D. Golly George S. Goodspeed, Jr. Robert T. Gregory C Charles F. Gressard, Jr. C George Grkovic J Warren A. Grossetta, Jr. Alvin W. HaU, Jr. PhiHp P. Hambsch Robert L. Hansen Ralph M. Hanson WiUiam H. Hardcastle, Jr. Robert E. Hawthorne John C. Haynie, Jr. C James E. Heg C Leslie R. Hesehon, Jr. C James L. Holloway, III WiUiam S. Humphrey, Jr. C Thomas C. Hurst, III C Eric Ischinger, Jr. Erwin S. Jackson C Richard H. Johnston, Jr. C Daniel M. Karcher Roben D. Karl William H. Kastenbein C Hal A. Kauffman C Owen F. Keeler, Jr. J James E. Kelley, Jr. John W. Kelsey, Jr. Joseph C. Kemp, Jr. Algernon H. Kerr, Jr. Edward E. Kerr C WilUam B. Kirkland, Jr. T Kenneth R. Klofkorn C Philip C. Koelsch Robert M. Kunhardt Lawrence A. Kurtz C Paul L. Lacy, Jr. Shipmate, December I98I

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George E. Spaulding, Jr. C Roger E. Spreen Ralph M. Stair C Roben E. Stark Charles E. Stastny Robert W. Stecher Jack L. Stowe Hope Strong, Jr. Richard L. Sullivan John R. Sullivan, Jr. Charles A. Taylor, Jr. Gardner J. Thomas, Jr. Bert A. Thompson Raymond C. Tolerton, Jr. Walter J. Toner, Jr. G Myron E. Tremain Louis K. Tuttle, Jr. Robert H. Twisdale Bernard S. Umbarger William B. Van Dusen C Lawrence V. Van Laanen Harper E. Van Ness, Jr. Vito L. Vitucci C Joseph E. Volonte C Richard H. Walker

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Lewis W. Walker, Jr. Kenneth C. Wallace Joseph D. Watson Donald E. Weed John M. Weeks Richard S. White, III Daniel W. Wildfong Robert J. Williams Rueben F. Woodall Halford Woodson Horace J. Woodward Alexander P. Zechella Richard G. Zimermann Robert J. Zoeller Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. Anonymous 1944 Carl J. Adams Mrs. Alden W. Adams, Jr. Robert E. Adamson, Jr. James H. Aldrich WiUiam H. Alexander, 11 Delano Ames, III WUIiam C. Amick, Jr. Kenneth L. Anderson Robert E. Apple Americus V. H. Bacon, Jr. David H. Bagley John J. Bailey, Jr. Lorenzo W. Baldwin, Jr. Henry S. Barbour Frank O. Barrett, Jr. WiUiam B. Barrow, Jr. James S. Bartman Arthur L. Battson, Jr. Harold E. Baumberger Charles Becker William W. Behrens, Jr. Harry Benoit, Jr. Francis N. Biewer Joseph E. Bissanti Elmer E. Blackburn John P. Blair Norman C. Bohan Richard E. Bowe Rodney H. Bowman Joseph L. Boyd, Jr. Robert I. Bristow Albert M. Brouner Thomas H. Brown Thomas W. Budd, Jr. Raymond W. Burk John L. Burke Charies W. BurUn, Jr. Hugh D. Butler Harry H. CaldweU Warren L. Caldwell James C. Camp, Jr. Norman F. Campbell Charles B. CampbeU, Jr. Anthony T. Capriotti, Jr. Richard W. Carkeek Thomas L. Carlin William C. Casey Martin M. Casey, Jr. Hal C. Castle William H. Catha Walter D. Chadwick Luther T. Chesnut, III Thomas J. Christman Peter A. Cipriano James J. Clancy Gilbert L. Clark Frank W. Clift, 111 Alvin L. Cohen Lanier G. Cole Benjamin H. Colmery Thomas H. Cooper, III 49

Roy B. Cowdrey C Donald V. Cox Shannon D. Cramer, Jr. C John J. Creamer Oreal J. Crepeau Jonathan J. Crowder John J. Cryan Shirley A. Davis Howard W. Dawson Richard J. Deprez C John S. Donaldson C John F. Donovan C John F. Driscoll C Kenneth B. Duke, Jr. C Gordon Duncan Joseph E. Dyar, Jr. Henry A. Eimstad Edgar A. Eldridge C Michael M. Elliott C Louis A. Farber C Emmet F. Ferguson, Jr. C Wayne N. Fitzpatrick William R. Flanagan WiUiam J. Flannery Charles C. Flowerree John L. From, Jr. T Charles V. Gardiner C Edgar J. Gerioff, Jr. C Robert K. Gess Robert C. Gibson C Theodore M. GillUand Jack E. Godfrey C Henry Gorman Gene Goudie C Joseph A. Grace C James A. Grant Lenson W. Graves C Howard E. Greer Harold J. Grimes Homer L. Grosskopf, Jr. Kenneth C. Gummerson Boyd E. Gustafson Francis H. S. HaU C Henry R. Hanssen Maurice C. Hartle Robert L. Harvey Robert A. Hawkins Lorin W. Hay RusseU H. Helsel David W. Henderson C Stanley W. Henderson Adam A. Herron, Jr. T John P. Hilburn T Ernest C. Hipp, Jr. C Horace C. Hogan, Jr. James L. Holbrook C Ernest W. Holloway C Dean A. Hom WiUiam G. Horton T Jay S. Howell C Ralph F. Jackson C Thaddeus J. Jakubowski C Roy E. Jones, Jr. Russell M. Jonson James W. Judy C William J. Kanewske, Jr. T Eustratios N. Karangelen Ralph J. Kauffman Fred C. Keeney John G. Keller Francis J. G. Kelly, Jr. Randolph W. King WiUiam P. Kiser Theodore G. Klein J William H. KnuU, Jr. C John F. Laboon, Jr. Claude O. Lanciano, Jr. L Leslie N. Landes 50

C Jack S. Laney Alan B. Lemlein Werner Lendemann, Jr. C Ben B. Levitt Robert S. Lewellen Harry C. Lowe Kelton L. Lowery L Edgar E. Mallick C John M. Martin Walter F. Martin James C. Mason C Lawrence A. Mayer C Donald W. McCarthy Donald L. McClenahan Robert E. McCloskey C John H. McDonald C John B. McElroy C WilUam L. Mellott Ralph F. MerriU James R. Methvin, Jr. Frederick W. Miehe, Jr. Donald M. MiUer C Charies L. MUler Donald J. Moe George P. Montgomery, Jr. WaUer R. Moore, Jr. Warren R. Mullen Ragnwald Muller Robert W. Netting Albert M. Neumann Robert W. Newell Oscar F. Nicholson C Everett J. Olinder Prescott W. Palmer, Jr. Andrew J. Papageorge WiUiam A. Patterson, Jr. Joseph Patterson, Jr. WiUiam E. Payne, Jr. C George G. Peery, Jr. Jack H. Pennington Roy S. Phillips C WiUiam M. Pitcher George D. Prestwich C Palmer A. Quarles, Jr. Richard D. Quinn T Robert R. Randolph C Jerome A. Rehberg Robert M. Replogle C Thomas R. Rhees C Dan J. Rienstra, Jr. Sidney Rose C Bruce A. Rushlow Alfred G. RussiUo C EIroy C. Sandquist, Jr. Gerhard W. Schlierf T Maylon T. Scott Aubrey R. Seller Joseph F. Sharkey C Hildreth G. Sherman Wilbur G. Sherwood Coleman W. Sims Harry E. Sims William L. Siple C Kenneth F. X. Smith J Edwin K. Snyder Thomas J. Soisson WiUiam B. Stanard T John C. Standish Glenn M. Stewart, Jr. Albert L. Stickles, II Jackson A. Stockton Charles R. Stokes L John R. Strachan John W. Stribling, Jr. C Jack C. Stuart Wayne D. Surface Joseph L. Svejkosky C George C. Talley, Jr.

Edward J. Taylor C James W. Taylor James G. Tench Arnold G. Thalhamer C Henry E. Thornhill, Jr. Jack E. Tingle Charles H. Tisdale, Jr. C Walter A. Truxler William W. Upshaw C James C. Vanpelt Pemberton B. Wall C Thomas W. Walsh John G. Ward Rowland L. Warren C George C. Watkins David A. Webster C Wynn V. Whidden Robert L. Wilcox C Gordon C. Willis John B. Winningham, Jr. C Jack L. Wohler C Robert J. Wooten WUIiam T. Wootton Robert A. Wulf L Lloyd G. Yeich David S. Zachry, Jr. Ernest J. Zellmer 1945 Homer R. Adrianse Richard G. Alexander Paul F. Allmendinger Henry O. Anson, Jr. C Robert B. Atwell C Robert B. Baldwin Frank J. Barber Forrest O. Barr Raymond H. Bates John T. Batte Merlin D. Becker Edward W. Behm Walker G. Bennett, II Clifford P. Bermann Carvel H. Blair C Sherman W. Blandin, Jr. Robert C. Blount Howard E. Blum John H. Boelens Charles S. Bowcock, Jr. C Arthur B. Bristow, Jr. Donald H. Brooks William L. Bryson Howard Bucknell, III Nicholas Burde, Jr. John D. Callahan C Steven W. Callaway, Jr. Edward S. Caple, Jr. William Carrier, Jr. Kenneth W. Chambers John W. Chapman John R. Chappell J Edward A. Christofferson, Jr. C Louis G. Chrysler, Jr. Daniel C. Clements C Frank F. CUfford, Jr. Robert A. Close Calvin H. Cobb, Jr. James T. CockriU, II George W. Cogswell Edward W. Conklin Wiley V. Conover Langdon A. Cook, Jr. Samuel M. Cooley, Jr. William P. Cosgrove Lyle A. Cox Clarence A. Creel William P. Crenshaw Hugh L. Culbreath, Jr. John P. Cullen

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Wallace, V. Cunneen, Jr. Donald C. Curran Robert H. Curtis Oscar N. Dale John J. Daly Allen M. Dame Scott C. Daubin HubbeU Y. Davidson John A. Degrazier Walter S. Delany, Jr. Robert Delgado Waher N. Dietzen, Jr. Edward H. DooUn, Jr. Robert W. Dosien Addison H. Douglass Harry B. Doyle, Jr. Richard J. Dzikowski Donald B. Edge George F. EUis, Jr. Philip M. Erickson, Jr._ George G. Evans Charles F. Fadeley WiUiam P. Ferguson John C. Ferguson, Jr. Lowell F. Fitch George L. Fitchett Bernard B. Forbes, Jr. John J. Forrest James W. Forrester Robert M. Fortson, Jr. Nelson J. Gambrill Robert A. Gambrill, Jr. James R. Gayle Anson D. Geiger Elmon A. Geneste, Jr. John A. Gillcrist Thomas E. Gleason Patrick W. Gowan Charles F. Grad Eugene A. Gralla William A. Gray Carl W. Gronemann, Jr. Robert R. Hale Patrick J. Hannifin Wiimer E. Hansen Harvey C. Hartzel Edward E. Hastings, II Robert S. Hayes George M. Hecker William G. Henderson James B. Hennegan William H. Hoover Richard J. Huntoon Charles W. Jarvis Howard T. Johnson John R. Johnson Gerald M. Johnson Raymond C. Jordan Alexander Julian, Jr. Robert L. Kays Keith W. KimbaU John B. Kinnear, II Francis T. Kleber Robert M. Knowles John T. Knudsen Louis B. Knudsen, Jr. David Kraushaar James A. Krecek Lloyd E. Kuhnmuench Foster M. Lalor, Jr. Douglas E. Landreth Eben Leavitt, Jr. Julien J. Lebourgeois Bertram M. Leecraft, Jr. William L. Lewis John W. Lipscomb, Jr. Floyd K. Lissy Donald J. Logic Shipmate, December 1981

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John C. Loveday Hugh H. Lowery Luke D. J. Lynch Clarence L. MacEwan, Jr. Jack M. Manherz Frank H. Markle, Jr. Drexel R. Martin Joseph O. Marzluff Eugene M. Masica Hugh C. Mason BiU W. Mayer Alan G. Mayer Henry T. Mayo, II Robert T. McCarthy Wesley J. McClaren Stanley R. McCord William L. McCuUoch Robert J. McDevitt WiUiam H. McClaughlin, Jr. Harry L. Milhan William W. K. Miller, Jr. Jere M. MiUs Cleo N. MucheU, Jr. Charles D. Mize Joseph E. Moore, III John Mullen, Jr. Richard Neuendorffer Wniiam T. Noll Paul L. Nuschke Warren H. O'Neil James A. O'Brien, Raymond B. Oliver Francis A. Packer, Jr. John B. Padgett, Jr. Alexander A. Padis Jack A. Pate David H. Paul Peter R. Perkins Forrest S. Petersen John J. Pirro WiUiam G. Pledger Robert C. Porter Charles Priest, Jr. RandeU H. Prothro Paul V. Purkrabek Craig E. Randall James M. Ravenel Elbert S. Rawls, Jr. Wallace M. Regets Eldon T. Reiquam Gerald F. Rester Howard L. Rezner Horton E. Roeder Walter S. Rose Charles E. Roth, Jr. Edward S. Ruete Richard E. Rumble Roy Ryan, Jr. Robert A. Schauffler Robert A. Scherrer Quinley R. Schuiz Louis G. Schliris Milton W. Seller Francis L. Sheahen Doniphan B. Shelton Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Clayton H. Shoemaker Henderson G. SiUiman Lawrence T. Simmelink Samuel R. Simpson, Jr. Lawrence N. Smith Joseph M. Snyder, Jr. Charies E. Starns, Jr. Alfred J. Staubitz Lucius E. Steere, III Wayne D. Stinnett James A. Strand Gustav F. Swainson, Jr.

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C Arnett B. Taylor C Thaddeus M. Taylor C Walter N. Temple Richard E. Tenney Homer B. Thomas, Jr. Edward B. Uhler Howard J. Ursettie Willis B. Vanoss Dominic A. Versaggi John L. WaUers David E. Ward Ernest A. Watkins Blair H. Wetzel Felix H. Wheeler C James H. Wheeler, Jr. Edward C. White Charles E. Whiteside T Lawrence A. Wilder

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Tracy H. Wilder, Jr. John R. Wilhelm Robert B. Williams Harlan D. Williams William A. Williams Ben C. WUHams, Jr. Robert G. Wilson Forwood C. Wiser, Jr. Sydney J. Wynne, Jr. Rice P. York Ben W. Young Lando W. Zech, Jr. 1946 Colvin H. Agnew Homer N. Allen WiUiam B. Althoff Joseph J. Armao, Jr. Louis V. Aronson, II Samuel C. Ashton Edward C. Atkinson Floyd G. Avey, Jr. Richard S. Baird Joseph C. Bakos, Jr. George M. Bard, II Theodore H. Batchelder

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Donald C. Bayly Robert A. Bergs Albert G. Beutler Harold Bierman, Jr. Donald D. Blair Roderick C. Bonner Llewellyn D. Bowen Alva M. Bowen, Jr. Michael S. Boyar Robert M. Boyle Ansel C. Braseth Robert B. Brumsted Jack E. Bucknum Mariano J. Bucolo James T. Burrill William E. Campbell James P. Cartmell Henry A. Cesari

Thomas C. Chitty Morris A. Christensen John P. Cissell George T. Clark George B. Clegg, III Neile H. Coe John T. CoUins Harker Collins John J. Collins Donald T. Conover Edward W. Cooke Charles A. Cox Thomas J. Cross L Hugh Cullman William N. Culp, Jr. Francis H. Curren, Jr. Lewis M, Cutter Richard H. Daly Robert G. Dee George L. Dickey, Jr. Warren D. Dietrichson Patrick S. Dowling C William J. R. Dunseath Granville O. Dutton William M. Eaton

L Myron Eckhart, Jr. John F. Fagan, Jr. Harry C. Farmer William A. Faucett Francis E. Field Robert N. Finley James R. M. Fisher, 11 J William D. Forsyth William J. Francy John G. Giedt Eli W. Goode C Eugene Gralla Charles D. Grojean John G. GuUette C Frank S. Haak David B. Hallin C Harold A. Hamberg Steward F. Hancock, Jr. Peter A. Haring Mrs. Vaughan S. Hastings C Arthur M. Hayes, Jr. Nathaniel M. HiU, Jr. Robert B. Hilsabeck Louis S. HoUier, Jr. WUUam A. Hutcheson, Jr. Rocco F. lacobelli C Norlin A. Jankovsky C James H. Janson William F. Jones Francis F. Jones, Jr. C WUUam E. Kaloupek J Frank J. Kelley, III George R. Kelly Leslie D. Kelly, Jr. C John W. Kennedy, Jr. Cletus W. KenneUy, 11 Norman R. Kephart Franklin T. King Richard H. Knight Ferdinand B. Koch Kenneth R. Lampton, Jr. T Ray F. Larson Leslie O. Larson, Jr. Donald M. Layton C Walter G. Lessmann C Clarence F. Logan Ernest E. Lowen James O. Lyon C Kenneth H. Lyons Glen G. Macon Luther W. Maples, Jr. WiUiam Massarella WendeU McHenry, Jr. John K. McKay Robert P. McKenzie C John A. McKinney C Robert L. Metzger Joseph S. Meyer Arthur J. Morrow Kenneth L. Morse Brockenbrough Mott Edison E. Mouton T Douglas J. Nankervis Valentin Nasipak Arthur V. Paletti Harvey S. Parrish, Jr. T Preston A. Peak C Robert G. Phillips Robert M. Pickrell Raymond J. Quallen C David H. Rankin Glenn A. Reiff C Hallie P. Rice J Fred P. Ritchie C James D. Rives, Jr. C Horace B. Robertson, Jr. Walter E. Saunders Stuart Savage, Jr. 51

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Henry Schultz Paul A. Schwemley John A. Sickel Joseph S. Sinclair Edward O. Skidmore Joseph T. SmaU James T. Smith Henry P. Smith Joseph A. Smith, Jr. Macon S. C. Snowden William R. Steers Hubert M. Stiles Bruce M. SuUivan John L. Taylor Wilbur F. Tiemann, Jr. Miles D. J. Turiey Harlan M. Twible John W. Viele David M. Walker Robert J. Webster James E. Weirich Robert O. Welander Roben W. Wesson Arthur T. White Ray B. White Charles S. Williams, Jr. Charles E. Woods Seymour Yalen Robert H. Yerbury Erwin P. Young, Jr. Anonymous 1947 Donald F. Adams WiUiam J. Aicklen Richard D. Amme James L. Anderson Edward P. Appert Roy C. Atkinson Arnold W. Avery Edward R. Beane Bradford A. Becken Marvin J. Becker Thomas I. Bell Raymond R. Bernier Frederick B. Bromley Dale C. Brumbaugh James A. Burke Charies I. Buxton, II Ward G. Byington John D. Callaway, Jr. John C. Carlson Ralph H. Carnahan John L. CarroU James E. Carter, Jr. Raymond E. Chamberlain, Jr. James H. Chapman John W. Clayton Warren R. Cobean, Jr. John E. Cohoon Kenneth J. Cole John D. Corse Robert E. Creque Mrs. Charles W. Cummings Peter P. Cummins Lawrence J. Curtin John D. Davidson Ray E. Davis Theodore F. Davis James A. DeGanahl Frank A. Deaton Edmond L. Deramee, Jr. Charles E. Donaldson, III Charles R. Doscher Jack V. Drago Thomas S. Dunstan, II Manuel Dupkin, II Vernon M. Dupy Kenneth O. Ekelund, Jr.

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Robert M. Erbland John G. Finneran Paul F. Fitzgerald Joseph P. Flanagan, Jr. William L. Foster Alan J. Frankel Paul O. Gaddis John T. Geary Richard M. Gladding Noah W. Gokey, III Robert F. Gower Oscar Greene, Jr. John W. Haizlip, Jr. William L. Harris, Jr. Thomas L. Hartigan, II James C. Hatch Howard G. Heininger, Jr Nathaniel Heller Paul Nutter Hewett

Bruce R. Hoefer Arthur W. Holfield, Jr. Daniel L. Hollis, Jr. Robert R. Horner, Jr. Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. Perry F. Hunter, III John W. Jahant Robert T. Jenkins Verne H. Jennings, Jr. Warren B. Johnson Theodore R. Johnson, Jr. Richard S. Jones Thomas R. Joste Francis L. Keith William T. Kelleher Harry S. Keller, Jr. Ogden D. King, Jr. G. G. Ely Kirk Charles A. Kiser Peter C. Kochis Keith G. Lakey William K. Lampman

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George H. Laning George M. Larkin, Jr. Eugene P. Lawler Roth S. Leddick Donald C. Lutken Robert A. Marmet Edward J. McCormack, Jr. Ellis P. McCurley Heyward E. McDonald Jay G. McKie Donald E. Menk Bergen S. Merrill, Jr. Ralph H. Minor James L. Moss Maurice O. Muncie Henry F. Munnikhuysen Wilburn D. Murphy Edward J. Myerson Lavern A. Niedfeldt

C Charles E. C. Nimitz Alfred B. Nimocks, Jr. William Nivison C Jerry J. Nuss John J. O'NeiU, Jr. William M. Oiler Carl W. Otto Frank T. Owen, Jr. C Robert C. Peniston Aloysius J. Pickert, Jr. C Samuel A. Pillar Leslie K. Pomeroy, Jr. J Thomas G. Pownall Francis J. Readdy Kenneth M. Robinson Harry P. Rodgers, Jr. Vernon D. Rose, Jr. Alben H. Rusher William M. Russell Rufus E. Sadler, Jr. Richard A. Savage Ralph Scheidenhelm

Robert E. Schenk Donald P. Shaver George M. Sheldon C Andrew B. Sides, Jr. WUUam M. Simpich C Luther B. Sisson Fernando Sisto Charles E. Slonim Stanford S. Smith J Floyd Smith Robert H. Smith, Jr. PhiHp C. Smith, Jr. Richard B. SouthweU C Richard J. Sowell C Jackson T. Stephens C Jack M. Stevens James B. Stockdale Robert S. Stone T John M. Sullivan John D. Swenson Wirt C. Thayer Robert W. Thompson Frank A. Thurtell Earle N. Trickey Ralph M. Tucker John S. Urban T John B. Van Velzer John R. Vansickle C Robert L. Von Gerichten Chandler L. Von Schrader Frederick H. E. Vose C Wayne P. Warlick Joseph D. Weed, Jr. J Howard R. Weiss Donald M. Wells J Donald D. Welt Donald B. Whitmire C Henry D. Whittle, Jr. T Byran D. Wiggins John G. Williams, Jr. James B. Wilson T James W. Winston J Robert W. Wise Edward G. Wood Douglas J. Yuengling C Anonymous 1948 James R. Ahern C Zeb D. Alford George W. Allen Harold R. Andrus, Jr. C Edmund S. Armstrong Joseph S. Bartos, Jr. C Jack Baruch Richard W. Bass, Jr. Jerry T. Becker Bruce A. Benson C Benjamin W. Bevis James R. Bjorge Daniel K. Bloomfield L Louis J. Boland William G. Brendle C Jack H. Bridges L Donald P. Buhrer Charies W. Butler David W. Cammack C Roger Carlquist James T. Chandler, III C Edwin M. Chapline Roger A. Chapman C William T. Chipman, Jr. Kari J. Christoph, Jr. C Joseph H. Clasgens, II C Benjamin J. Conroy, Jr. William E. Conway Frank W. Corley, Jr. C William D. Crawford C Howard S. Crosby Shipmate, December 1981

John R. Crumpton, Jr. J Robert S. Curl Robert D. Darragh, Jr. Nicholas E. Davis Cabell S. Davis, Jr. Thomas E. Dawson James C. Day, Jr. J Warren S. Dodd J Sydney W. Dunn, Jr. Burton I. Edelson Gordon M. Ehrman Robert H. Emmich Robert H. Flood Donald D. Foulds Thomas H. Galbraith Sidney W. Gaylord, Jr. Walter Grechanik Robert W. Hanby, Jr. C William D. Harkins James L. Harrison, Jr. Donald P. Harvey Charles E. Hathaway C Thomas B. Hayward C Herbert Heymann C Sheldon L. Hirsch Arthur J. Hodder, Jr. Charles B. Hogan Gordon M. Hogg, Jr. John P. HoUand C H. Reid Hunter Frederick D. Jackson, Jr. C Alan L. Jansen C Leonard A. Jay, Jr. C Harvey J. Johnson T Burton H. Kleinman Francis X. Kuhn Frederick R. Lafferty, Jr. L Alphonse G. Lang, Jr. Humphrey B. Lsmsden WiUiam W. Lewis, Jr. C Harold B. Lipschutz Robert M. Lucy C John F. Mangold, Jr. Arthur L. Markel Richard C. Maurer, Jr. C William L. McClure John K. McConeghy, Jr. C Robert H. Meenan C Arthur S. Mehagian John B. Mencke Gordon K. Meriwether, Jr. T William E. Monaghan Sumner K. Moore C Thomas E. Murphree Robert R. Neely, Jr. Eugene J. Noblet C Mark J. O'Friel Robert W. O'ReiUy James C. Ohver, Jr. C Warren H. Ortland Edward J. Ortleib James W. Osmer, Jr. George R. Parish, Jr. Harry Partridge, Jr. Randolph F. Patterson Burton J. Rab Earl F. Resch Paul A. Riley WUIiam D. Robertson, Jr. Abraham Rockman Edward B. Rogers, Jr. Seymour N. Ross Edmund P. Ross Robert G. Roth Richard B. Rubenstein C John K. Ryder William F. Sallada Glenn A. Savage Shipmate, December 1981

Robert A. Schultz C Victor V. Sharpe, Jr. Charles A. Sheehan William N. SmaU Harold A. Smith C Jack C. Smith C Edgar N. Smith C WaUer Spangenberg, Jr. Richard J. Springe Henry L. Staples, Jr. Dean Taylor, Jr. Robert G. Tobin, Jr. C Kenneth M. TreadweU James L. Treeee C Sebastian Trusso Louis T. Urbanczyk, Jr. T Albert G. Van Metre John C. Waddell Dwight Wadsworth

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William W. Bennett John E. Benoit Kenneth A. Bott Rhodes Boykin, Jr. Carl R. Brandt Robert M. Brown Coleman T. Brown, Jr. William L. Bryan William J. Budge Herbert F. Butler, Jr. William M. Callaghan, Jr Lucien Capone, Jr. Edward S. Carver Albert L. Cecchini Robert S. Clark John R. Clark, 111 Wade E. Clarke Richard A. Claytor William L. Collins

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Harvey Conover, Jr. Stanley T. Counts Charles L. CulweU Rudolph F. D'Ambra John F. Danis Edwin L. Dennis, Jr. C Lawrence H. Derby, Jr. C Edward O. Dietrich John F. Dobson John F. Docherty, Jr. William C. Dotson John E. Draim Richard C. Ebel Henry W. Egan C Montraville W. Egerton, Jr James V. Ferrero, Jr. George D. Fisher, Jr. Donald A. Gairing James J. Garibaldi WiUiam L. Gary Bernard S. Gewirz Robert J. GiUiland

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Russell F. Goodacre, Jr. John W. Green Stanley J. Greif William S. Guthrie WiUiam C. Hall WiUiam H. Hamilton, Jr. Robert T. Hardeman Norton D. Harding, Jr. William N. Harkness, Jr. William C. Haskell Everett C. Higgins Henry Hoppe, III Frederick G. Horan Charles M. Howe John C. Huenerberg, Jr. Shepherd M. Jenks Thomas M. Kastner Thomas J. Kilcline Calhoun J. KUIeen Lloyd D. King Archer E. King, III William S. Knoble Donald W. Lappley Paul H. Laric Randlett T. Lawrence Paul G. Legros Alan Y. Levine James B. Linder Hugh E. Longino, Jr. Donald J. Loudon John J. Lynch Charles E. Martin James W. Matheney Kenneth V. McArthur Carios D. McCuUough Ewing R. McDonald, Jr. William D. McFarlane, Jr. James A. McQuUUng James L. McVoy Gilbert D. Mello John T. Metcalf, Jr. Harry B. Meyer Raymond L. Miller Conrad C. Miller, Jr. Harry W. Morgan, Jr. Joseph R. Morrison WUUam A. Myers, III Robert C. Needham Guy M. Neely, Jr. PhiHp S. Nelson Thomas A. Nemzek Lionel M. Noel George L. Norman, Jr. William A. O'Flaherty John C. Ostlund Anthony L. Palazzolo Tom D. Parsons Roger W. Peard, Jr. John H. Perkins, Jr. Eugene J. Reiher Theophil P. Riegert William T. Roos Archie R. Ruggieri William H. Russ, III William N. Rutledge Wilbur H. Sample WaUer A. Schriefer George S. Schuchart Elliott P. Schuman Richard W. Sheppe Eari R. Short Alfred F. Simcich Paul E. Smith Robert M. Smith C. StribUng Snodgrass, Jr. Cari M. Stalnecker William C. Stutt Peter S. Swanson 53

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Claude E. Swecker, Jr. PhiHp H. Thom, Jr. Robert W. Titus Robert R. Tolbert John H. Vice John R. Walker Robert L. Walters Frank W. Ward, III Frank T. Watkins, Jr. Ralph D. Whittier Thomas B. Wood James H. Wynn, III Randall W. Young Charles J. Youngblade 1950 Donald S. Albright, Jr. Bobby R. Avery WiUiam H. Ayres, Jr. Herbert R. Babington, Jr. Ray C. Barber Spencer A. Barrow Frank S. Beal Robert C. Binnion, Jr. Peter F. Block David A. Bossen George A. Bottom, III George J. Bowen Ray L. Bowers, Jr. Gene P. Brady John J. Branson, Jr. John H. Brick Guy P. Buck Roger L. Buck Harold R. Buehler Joseph W. Calhoun Andrew J. Callahan, Jr. Allan K. Cameron, Jr. Norman E. Carpenter Frank R. Carter John P. Cavanaugh Charies A. Clark, III Henry A. Collin,Jr. David H. Cooke Charles G. Cooper John T. Coughlin George H. Darfus William H. Demers, II George G. Deranian Birchard B. Dewitt William F. Diehl James J. Dinardo, Jr. Samuel L. Doak Donald J. Dunham, Jr. Thomas K. Dyer James D. EUiott WiUiam B. Ely, Jr. Mark P. Frudden Robert L. Goldman Richard E. Goodspeed Edwin G. Greenberg Carroll R. Griffin, Jr. Michael M. Grove Gilbert N. Hain Norris J. Hanks Robert D. Harris Larry L. Hawkins William F. Hawkins David D. Heerwagen John C. Henning, III Roy W. Highberg Harvey H. Hogue Franklin J. Holcomb Charles S. Hooper, Jr. Robert E. Hunter, Jr. Harry L. Hussmann, 111 Donald L. Jarrell James E. Kaune Robert J. Keevers

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WiUiam P. KeUy, Jr. James R. Kennedy, Jr. Lewis H. Kessler, Jr. Henry P. Kilroy James W. Kinnear, III Alexander L. Kivlen John D. Kost, Jr. Richard J. Landes Bernard B. Lane William W. Lasley Myron E. Leslie Harold R. Lockwood George R. Loftis John E. Malloy Robert C. Mandeville, Jr. James W. Marsh Willis A. Matson, II Edward S. McLean Paul G. McMahon John F. McNabney John J. McNally George D. Michie Thomas S. Miller Marion L. Minnis, Jr. Robert R. Monroe Gene D. Morin James A. Morris Charies L. MuU, II Norman K. Mullin Robert V. Ninnis Henry J. Nix James K. Noble, Jr. Robert W. Oliver Charles A. Orem Leighton R. Palmerton Royce E. Pettit, Jr. King W. Pfeiffer Samuel F. Powel, III James R. Powell, Jr. Roderick T. RadcUffe Albert L. Register, 111 Mortimer J. Richardson Nelson K. Rogers Thomas S. Rogers, Jr. Thomas H. Ross Franklin H. Roth Bruce W. Rowe Lee R. Royal Philip J. Ryan John J. Ryan, Jr. Thomas H. Saltsman Robert S. Satre Marvin V. Schlappi, Jr. Jesse Z. Schultz William K. Sharpe Richard B. Sheridan Robert T. Shultz William E. Simons John A. Sivright Floyd A. Smith Leon W. Smith Collins Snyder John H. Spiller, Jr. Howard E. Sproull, Jr. Laverne G. Stange Donald StuU Dick W. Thurston David L. Tobin Marshall J. Treado Jacques F. Trevillyan Kenneth R. Vander Vennet Walter R. Wagner Adam C. White Robert J. White Alexander J. White, Jr. Robert D. Whitesell Isham R. Williams, Jr. Edmund T. Wooldridge, Jr.

Casanave H. Young, Jr. C George A. Zetkov J Anonymous 1951 Robert E. Adier C John E. Allen C Robert L. AUsman Stanley J. Anderson Richard L. Anderton C Philip L. Arst James A. Bacon C Francis G. Balderston C Anthony J. Bartuska George A. Barunas, Jr. Thomas T. Beattie, Jr. Andrew J. Bergesen Lowe H. Bibby, III Donald L. Black C Leland E. Bolt C Thomas A. Boyce C Robert R. Bradley Horace L. Brame C Carl A. Brettschneider C James R. Brown C Sidney P. Burke Edward A. Burkhalter, Jr. C Carlisle W. Buzzell, Jr. C Leigh R. Capshaw C Edward W. Carter, III S. Arthur Casale C Armen Chertavian Richard V. Childs C Edward P. Clark C John C. Cochrane Donald C. Cole C Robert I. Coleman, Jr. C James H. Cooper Albert S. Corwen Richard B. Cunningham Richard A. Dalla Mura WiUiam R. Davies C Francis J. Degnan Roland J. Desrosiers C Charles E. Diers John B. Dobbins, Jr. J Roger L. Drew C John D. Dungan C Daniel H. Evans C David F. Ferree C Edward R. Finck, Jr. Mrs. Charles D. Fletcher C James E. Foley James E. Forrester C William L. Frost Joseph T. Garo C David G. Ghysels C William P. Gorski Robert P. Gould Donald R. Griesmer C Geraldo S. C. Guimaraes Arthur R. Haggett, Jr. James W. Hammond, Jr. Robert J. Hauser, Jr. Mrs. WiUiam J. Herndon, Jr. Frank G. Hiehle, Jr. Joseph P. Hillock, Jr. C Gulmer A. Hines, Jr. Mrs. Peter F. H. Hughes C Christopher T. Hutchins, Jr. William E. Hutchison Richard P. Inman Thomas L. Jackson Alfred W. Johnson, Jr. Arthur D. Jones, Jr. C Russell D. Kaulback Edward F. Keene C Warren P. Kitterman George J. Klett

C Leland S. KoUmorgen Michael R. Lachowicz Robert H. Laighton L Jerome Lapides L James A. Latham Paul A. Lautermilch C William P. Lawrence William H. Lawton, Jr. Ralph W. Leach, Jr. James M. Leiser C Mark E. Lemelman Frank A. Liberate C Wilfred R. Little Richard C. Livingston C Robert B. Longhead, Jr. C John R. Love C Edward M. Lyden C Angus Macaulay Joseph A. Maclnnis C Roy W. Malone C Osvaldo F. Marquez John F. McCaffrey WUIiam D. McDonough, Jr. C Grafton R. McFadden C Francis L. McGeachy C Robin H. McGlohn, Jr. John F. McGrew Stephen Melesko, Jr. C Robert L. MUler C James MiUer C Graden L. Montgomery Howard L. Morris C Douglas F. Mow C Donald A. Nicksay C Charies W. Nyquist Kevin J. O'Toole C Basil A. OrtoHvo C Charles O. Paddock Mrs. Frank G. Perrin Alan R. Phillips Harry E. Phillips William R. Phillips C David W. Pogue C WiUiam B. Purse, Jr. Paul T. Quinton Joseph C. Reaves John M. Redfield Robert J. Reintgen Mrs. Richard H. Richardson C Joseph Rosati C Warren W. Rothmann C Reginald C. Rowley C Louis R. Sarosdy C Charles H. Sassone, Jr. WUIiam D. Shaughnessy C Frank T. Shaver Remo J. Silvestrini Stewart M. Singer C Robert H. Small William R. Smedberg, IV Richard W. Smith Paul A. Smith, Jr. C William M. SmUh, Jr. Perry L. Stephens C Raymond J. Sweeney C Rafael A. Taylhardat C William J. Thompson John G. Tillson Charles H. ToUefson T Paul D. Tomb Frederick J. Trost, Jr. Thomas W. Trout Paul W. Utterback Harold W. Vail C Ralph E. Vander Naillen, Jr. C Donald E. Walston Victor C. Wandres Thomas M. Ward, Jr. Shipmate, December 1981

Ralph N. Whistler ,Jr. Carr C. Whitener Allen D. WUliams Ross N. Williams C WiUiam B. Wilson James A. Winnefeld Emmons H. Woolwine, Jr. Mrs. George F. Yoran, Jr. 1952 Mark O. Abbott Frederick S. Adair MiUon P. Alexich Shirley K. Alger Raymond C. Amor H. Roy Andersen C Leroy G. Appell C Vincent J. Argiro Lee E. Ashman Eugene M. Avallone John J. Badgett C Garnett R. Bailey C WUUam S. Balint, Jr. Conrad S. Banner William H. Bannister C Peter F. Barry T John D. Beecher Donald R. Bell Hugh A. Benton Richard C. Berg Donald J. Berndt C Harry L. Bixby, Jr. C Jack D. Blackwood Lawrence T. Blades Roger C. Bos James R. Bowser, Jr. Jacob C. Brown Richard T. Brownrigg Donald D. Buck C Thomas P. Cagney C Toxey H. Califf Ronald A. Campbell T Richard H. Carson C Ralph Carson George P. Case, Jr. Harry W. Cawthon Calbraith P. Champlin, Jr. Clarence E. Chinn Alan F. Clark John A. Coiner Harold E. Collins C Robert E. L. Compton Robert B. Connelly Richard T. Crouse James N. D'Orso Robert S. Denbigh, Jr. C Richard E. Denfeld Maynard W. Dow Lowell F. Eggert Jean B. Falgoust Charles D. Federico Robert J. Feely C James E. Fischer Jean M. Fitts Robert T. French Karl M. Friedman Paul K. German, Jr. Thomas C. Goslin, Jr. Richard T. Grant Walter S. Gray, III Thomas L. Griffin, Jr. C George F. Gronewold, Jr. Thomas R. Gronlund Charles E. Gurney, III John A. Haaren Rollin H. Harper, Jr. Richard L. Hart C Ronald F. Hattin Frank W. Hauff Shipmate, December 1981

Ralph R. Hedges James F. Helsel C Donald N. Horn Charles F. Horne, III Wayne P. Hughes, Jr. Lawrence W. lannotti Frederick J. Ilsemann, Jr. William A. Jacobson Henry C. Jameson, Jr. J John W. Jeffries Frederick C. Johnson C James P. Keane Albert L. KeUn William B. Kennedy Richard E. Kersteen Doane F. Kiechel, Jr. Edwin H. King, Jr. James C. King, Jr. Frank L. Kovarick

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Milton J. Olson James W. Organ BiUie D. Ott Edward T. Pastorino Douglas W. Payne Joseph Pidkowicz William E. Pike Jack R. Pohlman Charles D. PoUak Joseph N. Portney Raymond A. Potts Jack M. Pugh Jerome Rapkin Thomas M. Reedy Bruce A. Reichelderfer Jackson B. Richard Donald P. Roane William E. Roberts Grady H. Roby

C James Rodeen C Malvin B. Roesch William H. Rowden William J. Ryan Edwin J. Sabec William D. Sayer William H. Scanlan Hugo E. Schluter Ernest G. Schultz C Charles E. Seeger WiUiam F. Semotan T John E. Sheehan Robert E. Sheldon C Joseph W. Sherar Gelzer L. Sims, Jr. Lawrence A. Skantze Kenneth G. Smith Verne W. Smith Richard C. Smith J. Val Smith T Thomas P. Stafford Peter A. Stark, Jr. Norman F. Stein Wendell B. Stockdale James M. Stone Robert N. Strickland Robert M. Sutley C Robert A. Swanke

C Robert S. Taylor Paul J. Tetreault Tom B. Thamm Thomas M. Thawley C Mrs. James R. Thomas Gerald J. Thompson Arthur R. Thompson, Jr. Thomas H. Tonseth, III Howard G. Trueblood Mark Tuzo George M. Vahsen C Victor J. Vine Francis L. Wadsworth Curtiss O. Wakeman Samuel B. Walker Gene D. Webber George H. Weeks Thomas G. WeUer, Jr. Robert D. Wilson James E. Wilson, Jr. Charles H. Wiseman Robert R. Zastrow 1953 Ronald E. AdIer Richard K. Albright David E. Allen Edward R. Alves, Jr. Don J. Ammerman James D. Baldinger Clyde R. Bell C Norman K. Berge Peveril Blundell DarreU D. Boyle Ray E. Bright William L. Britton PhiHp G. Charest Edgar M. Chase C Billy R. Clements Mercade A. Cramer, Jr. David F. Dally Richard G. Daly DarreU D. Dempster Robert G. Dettmer C Joseph G. DiGiacomo C Edward J. Doyle Douglas S. Egan Joseph F. Frick Laurence T. Furey Robert Gradel John A. Graff David B. Grover C Thomas M. Hackney James W. Harris Allen B. Higginbotham T James R. Hocking M. Staser Holcomb Donald S. Holmes David W. Howell Augustine E. Hubal, Jr. Kenneth P. Hughes Henry D. HukiU, Jr. Folsom Jenkins, Jr. Donald J. Killian Robert H. Knight PhiHp L. Knotts William A. Lawler Donald S. Lawrence Wilbur J. Mahony Joseph L. Malone, Jr. Max R. Matteson, II Philip H. Maxwell C Thomas A. Mayberry Donald J. McAdams C Archie F. McAllaster Brian P. McCrane C Arthur G. Mercier Donald B. Metz George D. Miller 55

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Edwin S. Moriarty Francesco A. Musorrafiti George E. Nelson, Jr. Merlin R. Norby Robert R. North Francis J. Ostronic Raymond E. Paulsen Alton A. Pedersen WiUiam J. Peters Richard C. Pfeifle WiUiam H. Purdum Howard F. Randall, Jr. Charies A. Reed William J. Richardson MerUn C. Ritz Richard E. Robbins John R. Roepke Harold H. Rumph Walter C. RusseU, Jr. Thomas W. Schaaf Lawrence D. Scheu, Jr. Chauncey E. Schmidt Ernest R. Seymour Arlis J. Simmons WiUiam A. Simpson John H. Smith Ned C. Snyder Thomas C. Southeriand, Jr. John B. Sturges, Jr. Lewis B. Sykes Charles R. Thomas Clifford C. Thomas, Jr. Anthony M. Tortora WilUam K. Tracy Webb D. Trammell CarUsle A. H. Trost WUlard G. Viers, Jr. John F. WelUngs Otto W. WUI, III Robert W. Williams Vaughn E. Wilson, Jr. Christos Zirps 1954 Thomas L. Albee, Jr. Louis W. Alter, Jr. CleU N. Ammerman Walter S. Anderson Charles W. Bartholomew Thomas E. Bentley George W. Botbyl Jo Brendel Robert R. Briner James R. Buchanan Richard K. Byers Mark W. Byrd Jose C. CabaniUas, II Richard H. Childress Frederick A. Clark Lawrence S. Colwell Bernard F. Czaja Richard J. Damico William D. Daniels Clyde D. Dean Frank J. Dorsey Alan J. Dworsky Peter B. Easton Theodore M. Edson Gerald I. Card, Jr. WilUam R. Gilmore George M. Henson Alvin E. Hochmuth Richard G. HoUenbach Jerry P. Holman Maurice W. Huffer Edward H. Jackson, Jr. Ivan J. Jones John P. Jones, Jr. Chris Krahn

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Raymond R. Layne Peer J. Lovfald, Jr. John F. Lyding Mauro J. MaltagUati George R. McKee, Jr. Charles G. McLean Donald J. Meyer Thomas F. Murray Richard C. Myers William C. Neel Frank R. Nolan Robert M. Olsen Matthew F. Pasztalaniec Marvin L. Philpot Eugene M. Poe, Jr. Arthur O. Riendeau, Jr. David M. Rigor Robert B. Rogers Kenneth W. Ruggles Ernest J. Sabol, Jr. Walter A. Schumann, III John M. Seacord Irvin L. SmUh Lloyd H. Snider Curtis A. Sorenson Mario J. StefaneUi Donald W. Stevenson Nils R. Thunman Paul E. Treagy, Jr. Herbert D. Trenham Don Walsh Peter M. WeUs Eugene N. Wilfert Fitz W. M. Woodrow, Jr. Joseph J. Zable George V. Zeberlein, Jr. 1955 Paul L. Abernethy Donald M. Alderson, Jr. Thomas L. Aldrich Howard W. Alexander William A. Bair John M. Bzmnon Glenn D. Bates Frank E. Bendrick Joseph E. Bennett Robert E. Boughner Donald R. Briggs Edward H. Browder Harvey W. Burden Warren P. Chase Josiah W. Collins George W. Conner James M. Conway James L. Degroff Daniel C. Dennison Anthony J. Dopazo FrankUn P. Eller, Jr. Thomas R. M. Emery Billy M. Ervin Francis J. Farino Harold C. Ferree Edward R. Floyd John J. Foran WiUiam R. Forbes Roy B. Freeman, Jr. Henry A. French Joseph A. Gattuso John E. Gauldin, III Gerald A. Gerdon John C. Gonzalez Walter W. Graham, III Edwin H. Grant, Jr. Clifford R. Graue Laurence H. Grimes, Jr. Norman W. Harper WiUiam L. Head Richard W. Hilland

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Kenneth L. Holden LesUe R. Holland, Jr. Roger D. Johnson Stanley J. Kuplinski William F. Lavallee Donald H. Lilienthal Donald J. Loosley Stephen D. Lowe Edward W. LuU Herbert C. Malick Charles E. Masalin Mitchell D. Matthews Carlos K. McAfee Kenneth R. McCally John R. McDonnell Robert T. Meloy David H. Monnich John R. Morgan Burton L. Munger Robert U. Myers Harold W. Nelson, Jr. John W. Nyquist Peter W. Odgers Ross S. Olson John T. Parker, Jr. Robert B. Pirie, Jr. Charles M. Plumly WilUam L. Pryor, III Myron V. Ricketts James C. Rothrock John C. Ruth Stephen R. Ruth Wesley W. Saunders Wesley L. Saunders, Jr. Harry C. Schrader, Jr. Earnest H. Seborg Carl Shumaker Robert L. Smith James R. Stevens William Stevens Carl J. Strang Edward C. Straub John B. Streit Harley L. Stuntz, III John R. Sullivan Patterson C. Taylor John R. Thune John G. Toner Juan A. Torroella Edmund L. Turner Lee R. Turner, Jr. Jerome F. Watson John C. Weaver DarreU E. Westbrook, Jr. Bernard A. White Eric H. Wieler James L. WiUis, Jr. Gordon B. Wilson Albert C. Winters, Jr. John W. Wynne Charles J. Zadd 1956 Sherman G. Alexander George M. Allen, Jr. WiUiam C. Auer, Jr. Allen E. Barlow Edward I. H. Bennett, Jr. Jack R. Binns David L. Debus Michael J. Dwyer, Jr. Thomas E. Eaton, Jr. Alex E. Fazekas Gerard J. Flannery, Jr. Gerald A. Fulk George M. Furlong, Jr. Raymond W. HiU James R. Hogg Vernon C. Honsinger

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Donald L. Hugdahl WiUiam S. Hull Marion M. Israel Thomas R. Langley, Jr. Harold S. Lewis Donald E. Lindquist Darwin D. Lundberg Roger H. Lyle Channing W. Medwedeff George J. Mercuro Danny J. Michaels Robert T. Montgomery Wallace L. Mossop, Jr. Murray M. J. Nicholson, Jr. Douglas C. Osgood Clarence R. Perry Peter C. Peterson, Jr. George W. Peterson, Jr. Louis J. Pfeiffer Raleigh E. Piatt, Jr. Ned C. Roberts Robert J. Sampson Herbert A. Schick George F. Schilling Robert H. Schmidt John M. Schulze, Jr. Richard T. Shigley Richard E. Smith Fred G. Spellman Leo W. Stockham Richard L. Thomas James G. Thomas James M. Van Metre Frank White Laurence A. White, Jr. James H. Woods, Jr. 1957 William D. Aldenderfer WilUam T. Alexander Harry J. Andrews James C. Baker James C. Ballantine, Jr. Milton H. Bank, II Ernest F. Baulch James R. Beatty, III James W. Bibb Peter B. Boyne Robert Brazzon Leroy E. Brenner William Campbell, Jr. Richard N. Charles John L. Clearwater Redmond L. Clevenger David S. Cooper Robert L. Crouch William M. Crowe, Jr. George F. Cudahy George F. Dempsey Jefferson R. Dennis, Jr. Frederick M. Derr William C. Dunham William A. Finn MiUon D. Forsyth, Jr. Donald W. Fowlkes Robert F. Fox John C. Fraser, Jr. Wayne R. Fritz James M. Gallagher Richard C. Gentz Harry M. S. Gimber, III Robert K. Hastie Patrick Henry, Jr. William J. Heske Orrie G. Hiett, Jr. Jon D. Hollabaugh John A. HoU, III Leo G. Hyatt Vencin L. Jamison Shipmate, December 1981

Donald E. Jones Bennett D. Katz William A. Kerr, Jr. Richard H. Kiel WUIiam C. Knodle Karl W. Koch Urban R. Lamay, Jr. David R. Mabry Richard L. Madouse Philip N. Mandel Hugo E. Marxer Hugh W. McCauley David L. Mitchell Robert B. Morrow, Jr. C Peter F. Neumann John B. Ogas Edward J. Palanek Kenneth H. Parcell C Oliver J. Peake Edmund J. Peresluha, II C John L. Plyler, Jr. Victor H. Prushan Gerald W. Putnam C Herbert E. Rice Keimeth F. Robinson C Fay O. Round Jr. Paul T. Saari C Richard H. Sargent Richard H. Scales David P. Smalley Richard H. Spackman Dean C. Swanson David M. Thomas Roy D. Thompson, Jr. Richard J. Toner Julio L. Tones, Jr. Arthur B. TrammeU Lawrence W. TwitcheU Walter V. R. Vieweg, Jr. Jordan C. Waite WUIiam W. West Harry M. Yockey 1958 James N. Adkins, Jr. David C. Anderson Arthur J. Beimett Robert P. Berg Walter A. Booriakin Wilbur S. Brandenburg, Jr. Robert S. Brovm Thomas B. BueU C Theodore C. Cheney, Jr. Edward M. Clune Ben M. ConckUn David B. Cox John R. Davis Gene A. Deegan Daniel H. Demand Thomas J. Doyle John S. Feeney, Jr. Henry K. FeUx Thomas P. Flood C Alan S. Friedland Robert H. FuUer C William A. Garvey Peter H. Gatje T Richard E. Hanson WiUiam V. Hayes John D. HoUand, Jr. C WiUiam R. Jones John T. Kennard Edward L. Kessler, Jr. C Han7 W. Konkel Robert J. Lamoureux Curtiss H. McGaffm, Jr. George R. Meinig, Jr. WiUiam A. Mooney Clyde C. Morris Shipmate, December 1981

Jack R. Nicholas, Jr. George D. Ojalehto L Ronald F. Randall Arthur K. Ridley Gary K. Roberts William H. Rorer, III Byron Schriver, Jr. Louis P. Shane Charles J. Smuh Richard B. Stack Richard E. Tennent, Jr. Thomas Theohary Richard A. Yoder Frank K. Zemlicka 1959 Richard C. Abington Raymond J. Art Edward B. Baker, Jr. Walter H. Baskin

C Victor H. Krulak, Jr. John A. Lafond James C. Langemo C Stanley W. Legro C George R. Lehmberg, Jr. Frederick W. March, Jr. William B. McAree, II William R. McGowen Arthur Merz J James H. Mintun, Jr. Robert V. Morgan C James E. Murphy David F. Norwood John E. Nourie C Vincent Obsitnik Robert A. Oliveri E. Grant Rees Robert H. Reifsnyder James G. Reynolds

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Alonzo R. Boyle Joseph A. Brantuas John A. Butterfield Joseph Casasanto William G. Clautice Louis S. Cohen Michael J. Cronin Michael P. Dabulewicz Frederic G. Dorwart, Jr. George M. Elliott Angelo Fernandez Gerald G. Garbacz Charles M. Garverick Edward W. Gibbons Barry L. Gordon Thomas A. Hassler Charles L. Hughes, Jr. Charles B. Humes Rodney K. Johnston Thomas E. Karpick James A. Kelly Ingolf N. Kiland, Jr. Allen L. J. Krischker

Daniel C. Richardson Albert J. Roberts, III John W. Sapp, IV Lester H. Sellers C Peter F. Shields John M. Shiels Donald C. Smith Stephan V. H. Snyder Walter S. Szczypinski, Jr. Daniel M. Truax Sidney E. Veazey Larry G. Vogt Douglas Volgenau C Richard K. Westfahl William C. Wheaton Roben C. Wiley Howard B. Yeager George M. Yerkes James T. Young 1960 Richard C. Antolini Albert A. Arcuni Charles E. Bingemer

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Allen M. BisseU John E. Blum William R. Calvert John P. Cecil David A. Chain Michael C. Colley William D. Craver Francis X. Delano Peter B. Dolan Robert A. Dropp James T. Eilertsen Joel W. Febel Donald G. Foery WiUiam L. Foster, Jr. David W. Geer Merle W. Gorman John E. Greenhaigh Robert N. Griffin Harold E. Henning Joseph F. Hoffman, Jr. John R. Hoke, II Thomas A. Hyde Clinton B. Johnson Douglas M. Johnston, Jr. Roger W. Lloyd Robert J. Manser Roben S. Meek Thomas A. Meinicke John J. Michalski, Jr. Frederic I. Morrow WiUiam S. Muenster Robert E. Osmon John E. C. Paepcke Harold A. Peterson John P. Pfouts John R. Presley Edward A. Ransom John T. Riley Robert P. Rognlien John F. Ruhsenberger Colin H. Saari John A. Schmidt Earle G. Schweizer, Jr. John F. Shaw Frank T. Simpson Ronald C. Smith Roy C. Smith, IV WaUer I. Smks Robert N. Strain William E. Taylor Dennis H. Terry Alton K. Thompson Robert A. Ulrich Henry Von Kolnitz, Jr. Milton W. Weaver George R. Weeks, Jr. James T. Worthington 1961 Charles T. Ackerman WilUam C. Allen, Jr. Lonny D. Anderson Thomas Anderson Richard A. Ardavany Mrs. Albert E. Bailey, Jr. Thomas Balish David A. Benson Michael D. Bickel John W. Black Charles H. Blackinton Neil Block James S. Bourn Gary F. Bowser Michael D. Bradley Willard P. Bratten, Jr. Frederick J. Bricketto William T. Brooks Roger BuUene Frank Butsko 57

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Gordon W. Callender, Jr. ArUngton F. Campbell Donald B. Campbell Ronald L. Carlberg Bertrand B. Cassels, Jr. Bruce W. Churchill Alan J. Conboy James G. ConneU, Jr. Richard L. Cook Thomas S. Corboy Edward C. Craig Kenneth G. Craig Henry L. Crisp Timothy T. Degavre Jack V. Dell Robert R. Denis Richard S. Derose Alfred G. Dessayer Walter S. Draper, IV John M. Drustrup Franklin D. Duff John A. Dugan Timothy P. Dugan, Jr. Stephen J. Duich Charles W. Duke, Jr. Robert O. Dulin, Jr. Richard J. Dunn Thomas R. Eckert James R. Edgar WUUam S. Emmerich Edward J. Ettinger, III Douglas W. Falconer Frederick A. Farber Donald G. Farley, Jr. Robert W. Fenick Roben S. Fitch Patrick C. Fitzpatrick Wilson F. Flagg Elbert E. Flesher, Jr. Ernest Frankenberg John L. French, Jr. Dana P. French, Jr. Charles J. Gallagher, Jr. John R. Galloway Charles E. Gardner James L. George Benno M. Gerson Roben P. Glover Philip A. Goins DarreU E. Gonyea Robert L. Graham Alan G. Greer Thomas F. Halloran, Jr. Harold E. Harden James A. Hart William A. Hartman James C. Hellauer Robert S. Hill, Jr. Robert W. Hoag, II James D. Hodde Robert F. Hofford Neil E. Holben Douglas P. Holbrook Charles C. Holcomb Warren D. J. Hoppe Kenneth S. Huggins Nelson D. Hulme Frank A. Jones, Jr. Victor A. Karcher Robert F. Kelly, Jr. Richard L. Kibbe, Jr. Joseph A. Kiel Richard J. Kievit William R. Kiggins, Jr. Francis M. Kirk John C. Kirtland G. W. Thomas Knepell William A. Kraus

Cletus B. Kuhla C Howard E. Kuhns Theodore F. Langworthy T Harry L. Lara James M. Laster Stanley J. Lepo C Sarason D. Liebler Melvin H. Long Robert D. Luckey C William F. Mackey Thomas P. Manning, Jr. Thomas M. Markley Harry A. Marxen John Matechak Raymond K. Matzelle Bruce E. Maxon Alfred A. Maybach, Jr. C Stephen M. Mayian James A. McCune, III C Douglas T. McDaniel Robert J. McLaughlin C John P. McMahon Thomas M. McNicholas, Jr. John P. McQuade, III James T. Mergner Robert E. Metcalf Alan K. MiUer John B. Miller, III C Michael J. Moore Richard A. Morgan C John C. Morris, Jr. James F. Noonan, Jr. C Richard A. Norman James H. Nutt C WiUiam F. O'Connor C Henry R. Ochel Herndon A. OHver, III C Roger P. Onorati C Norbert W. Overfield Clarence M. Painter, Jr. Constantine J. Pappas Robert G. Partlow Anthony H. Passarella John D. Pearson Ward G. Peterson C Norman B. Pigeon Michael J. Preston Lawrence H. Price John M. Quarterman, Jr. William M. Rakow, Jr. C Salvatore J. Randazzo George H. Raroha C William J. Reik, Jr. James C. Richardson, Jr. Kurt A. Rohdenburg Melvin M. Romine Robert E. Rosdahl Michael C. Roth Andrew Salko, III Mrs. Henry Schmidt, Jr. Christopher R. Seelbach Guarino J. Seraly Robert H. Shaw, Jr. C John J. Sheahan C Robert E. Sheridan James E. Shew, Jr. C Thomas A. Shields William B. Shoemaker, Jr. C Raese V. Simpson Alan E. Smith Jerrold M. Smith Charies M. St.-Laurent Charles D. Stackhouse C David J. Stem Jackie L. Stevens Jesse J. Stewart, Jr. David H. Stryker Daniel J. Sullivan

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David K. Sutelan Richard D. Sylvester, Jr. Van C. Temple, Jr. Charles S. Thorell James R. Traa Paul J. Umberger John J. Valerio Kenneth L. Vansickle Robert K. Vogel Mark H. Waggoner Richard J. Wallace Robert Wasserman Rodney Watterson Frederick J. West Thomas J. White Richard M. Whitney, Jr. Leo J. Willetts, Jr. Dudley D. Williams, III Henry P. Willimon, Jr. Frederick E. Wilmot Robert B. Wilson Raymond J. Wilson Howard T. Winfree George E. Youmans John V. Zenyuh Ralph A. Zimmerman 1962 Michael G. Abercrombie Jon D. Armantrout Frederick H. Badger Ronald C. Baker Robert C. Bates Robert O. Beer, Jr. Ronald I. BeU William C. Benton, III James S. Bewick Richard K. Bishop Gary C. Blegstad Leonard D. Bradt, Jr. WiUiam J. Brennan Joseph P. Broz Paul L. Callahan John A. Chambers Robert H. Champion Paul A. Chapla Donald E. Christy Allan J. Claypool Francis P. Cleary James M. Coopersmith David R. Copley Joseph F. Corcoran Clarence M. Cornforth Douglas L. Cotton Daniel A. Curran Edward B. Danber Robert W. Deputy Frederick L. Dietrich Wells B. Doty Theodore B. Dubs Thomas J. Dumont, Jr. Francis X. Egan James F. Engelking Thomas F. Epley WiUiam A. EsteU, Jr. Lawrence E. Ewert Martin J. Farber Gerard D. FarreU Harry J. Feeney, III George M. Fitzgerald James A. Fleming, Jr. Myron T. Fleming, Jr. Richard L. Foley Robert C. Foyle Wayne H. Francis Thomas P. French, Jr. Jerome C. Fritz Roger N. Fritzel John P. Fuller

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George W. Futch Richard F. Ginieczki John M. Gluck Stanley D. Griggs Thomas C. Grzymala Raymond J. Harms Patrick V. Hart Paul R. Harvey Richard J. Hayes Ulis D. Hekel Aubrey W. Hickam, Jr. John C. Hinkle Thomas K. Hitchcock William S. Hoffman David W. Hoffman Donald P. Howd Peter A. Huchthausen Faust F. Hughes, Jr. Paul D. Hurst Joseph R. John David F. Jones Patrick J. Jones Charles L. KeUhley, Jr. James H. Kiehle David S. Kiernan John A. Knubel, Jr. Jerry A. Kotchka WilUam M. Krulak Robert P. Kuntz David Kurshan Richard N. Lee Leonard E. Leetzow, Jr. William H. Levings, II Ernest L. Lewis Richard A. Life Thomas W. F. Lindquist Gordon S. Lingley James D. Lucas, Jr. Kenneth B. MacKenzie Raymond C. V. Madonna Michael D. Maley Frank H. Mallen Earle F. Maloney, III Brooks T. Mancini Edward B. Mann, Jr. James A. Marshall Salvatore A. Martinelli Gregory A. Mather Dennis F. McCahUI John J. McCarthy, Jr. James S. McCasland Robert McLean David A. McRae Jacob M. Meckler Thomas A. Mercer Michael J. Miga Donald G. Miller Harry Monroe, III Cari A. Moritz, Jr. Jerry W. Munger John T. Natter Roy I. Newton Guy D. Nickerson Joseph A. O'Connor Michael B. O'Connor, Jr. Thomas J. Owen William B. Patterson William C. Pfingstag William C. Pfister Howard S. Pinskey Richard N. Plath James B. Powers John T. Quinn Lawrence M. Rank Emery A. Reistetter Donald W. Rhodes John W. Ripley Dayton W. Ritt Shipmate, December 1981

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James E. Roberts Thomas C. Roberts, III Edward Rogas, Jr. WiUiam R. RoU Bernard H. Rosenbach Theodore N. Rosser, Jr. Jon Rueckert John C. Ruff NeU C. Sapp PhiHp G. Saunders George W. Schweizer Leonard V. Scifers Martin A. Seelig Linn T. Shoup WiUiam R. H. Smith Bradford D. SmUh Robert M. Sontheimer Dustin C. Sykes Richard A. Szekely, Jr. Hugh A. Tabb Allen R. Tash John E. Tipton Lindsay J. Trax Albert P. TuUy, Jr. Gordon E. Valentine Joseph R. Van Meter, II Arthur Van Saun Clyde R. Vinson John S. Volk, II George F. A. Wagner Richard Waite, IV Bernard Walsh George R. Waterman Donald E. Watkins Walter F. Welham, Jr. John E. Wertin, III John D. White, II John G. Wood Peter B. Woodruff WiUiam L. Wunderly, Jr. Andrew R. Zagayko 1963 Shelby O. Alcott Lionel A. W. Banda Robert F. Beckham Michael R. Biro Ronald A. Boyd Peter A. Browne Earl F. Buck Thomas D. Buckley Richard W. Buelow Lee B. CargiU WiUiam R. Carmichael, Jr. Chester B. Cole Joseph S. CoUins John M. Colyer, Jr. Dennis R. Conley Kendall R. Cook Nicholas T. Daramus, Jr. Antonio F. DeSantis James M. DeFrancia Peter T. Deutermann James D. Driskell, III Stephen M. Duncan William T. Ellison Donald R. Freese James C. Garde Roger B. Glaes Donald E. Grant Philip S. Gubbins Jerry L. Harken Edward S. Hartford, Jr. Frank C. Holmes George C. Howell Jerry F. Huss James E. Hutcheson, Jr. Donald E. Jacobs Ralph D. Kimberlin

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Eugene G. Kreinik Raymond A. Kutch Robert E. LaGassa Joseph Lederhaas George R. Leever Lee H. Livingston Philip S. Marsden Donald W. Mathis William R. McCann, Jr. John M. McClure Richard J. Miles Thomas H. Miller George M. Musiek, III Robert J. Niss Terence J. O'Brien WiUiam H. Oatway, III Lawrence L. Polonis Peter D. Quinton Daryl L. Rabert Sidney P. Revere, Jr. David R. Riley James E. P. Ring David B. Robinson Philip J. Rooney John E. Ryan James J. Scanlon Hugh E. Schall Charles M. Schmidt, Jr. Jon P. Scott John W. Sheehan, Jr. George M. Singer • James C. Singler William E. SmaU James H. Stewart Ralph H. StoweU, Jr. Wade H. Taylor, III Ronald F. Testa Raymond T. Theep Paul E. Tobin, Jr. Richard D. Tomlin Vernon H. Von Sydow Arthur E. WaUher Edward J. Weaving, Jr. Arthur H. Weidner Edward J. Wilkinson Ronald J. WiUs Richard A. Wilson Julian M. Wright, Jr. Frank M. Wroblewski 1964 Jerold F. Anderson Eric W. Bachinsky Robert C. Bartlett James M. BeaU, Jr. Barry N. Beck Roben S. BeU Ronald Benigo William C. Blaha Richard L. Burke Michael C. P. Burton Marcus B. Calhoun, Jr. Edward A. Cladek John Common William B. Costello Asbury Coward, IV Frederick R. Crawford Charles F. Culbertson, Jr. John A. Dambaugh WiUiam F. Due, Jr. George F. Eichler Fred T. Fagan, Jr. Edmund J. FarreU, Jr. Raymond Frey Douglas P. Fuge Grant D. Fulkerson Charles R. Gates Robert L. Gault John M. Geraghty

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Mario G. Gerhardt Joel D. Gingiss David W. Gould Thomas F. Hawk Frank H. Hiestand Stephen E. Jenstad Charles C. Jett Henry J. Jurgens Roger M. Keithly, Jr. John A. Kendall Austin V. Koenen James C. Kraft Alexander J. Krekich Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. Dennis A. Lawrence David W. Lorenzo Richard A. McDermott John W. Meinig Robert J. Mizer Charles L. Moore, 111 Thomas O. Murray Richard S. Muti ' Stuart M. Novak Henry G. Perkins, Jr. Douglas D. Peterson Joseph E. Ponder Edgar D. Priest, Jr. Robert F. Riordan Paul E. Rowe, Jr. Bruce L. Runberg Glenn W. Russell, Jr. Joe M. Saul Richard A. Shapack William L. Sheehan, Jr. James L. Spencer, III John A. Stanley Thomas J. Swartz Harry M. Swyers Woodrow W. Vaughan, Jr. John R. Watkins Erik C. Woods Brian A. Young Sheldon S. H. Zane 1965 Robert A. Andretta Kenneth J. Andrews Thomas A. Barry Conrad C. Best Doyle J. Botchers, II Jeffrey E. Callahan Randall M. Case Lewis L. Coburn John P. CoUins, Jr. Samuel R. Dutrow, Jr. William D. Fraher, III Charles S. Garber, Jr. Joseph A. Giardina Rene E. Gonzalez, Jr. Hershiel H. Hayden Jonathan T. Hooks,Jr. William B. Hunt George E. Hurley, Jr. S. Steven Karalekas Henry B. Keese Jack E. Kohl, Jr. Gary L. Krebs Dennis K. Kruse Robert B. Liska Ralph S. LobdeU Dennis E. Lough Michael G. Malone Patrick E. Martin Samuel A. Martin, Jr. William G. Matton, III Dennis N. McComb Stephen S. McDonald Douglas P. Metzger John R. Mickelson

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Frank D. Mitchell, Jr. Thomas A. Morgenfeld Dennis J. Nemura Michael J. Nicholson Edward F. O'Connor John J. O'Dwyer Leon P. Okurowski Edward A. Orr, Jr. Ronald A. Pasqua Jerry E. Plum Craig M. Rasmussen Charles A. Saldarini Robert F. Sermier Harry A. Seymour, Jr Cari R. Spangler, Jr. Jay W. Sprague Roger T. Staubach Anthony R. Tesoriero WaUace R. Utley Ronald H. Wecht Robert M. Whitehead William F. Williams, Jr. WiUiam F. Zuna 1966 Robert B. Adams, Jr. Richard B. Amon Richard H. Barchi Gerald D. Bunch Robert S. Byeriy David K. Chastain Stephen P. Clark Thomas I. Eubanks Thomas R. Felger Lawrence E. Fish Raymond Garfield, Jr. James F. Giblin, Jr. James H. Gillard Webb R. Gilmore Robert T. Golden David T. Hall Walter M. Higgins, III Paul A. Johnson Paul N. Johnson Thomas C. Kildebeck Douglas E. Law William N. Leonard, Jr. James A. Long, 111 Wayne R. Lynn Richard S. Madaleno Samuel R. Marrone James D. Maynard Gordon R. McDonnell David B. McElvein David E. McKie Edward L. McMenamy, Jr. Warren R. McPherson Richard L. Michaux Richard J. Muller Phillip G. Norton Henry R. Nothhaft Paul E. Rasmussen Charles L. Rasor, Jr. Kenneth N. Rauch Jay T. Rorick, Jr. David J. Sadd Kinchen J. Searcy Richard P. Snaider William T. Snyder Andrew P. Sosnicky William H. Spadafora Robert L. Spooner James V. Sullivan, Jr. Robert N. Verratti Richard P. Vidosic Lance A. WUmarth Bruce D. Wyman Paul J. Zando 59

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1967 Stephen M. Andres Sheldon C. Arey Ross P. Barkhurst John C. Bates, Jr. LoweU D. Boaz Michael R. Bolier Roger G. Charles Raymond J. Clatworthy Richard J. CoUins Frederick W. Conroy John S. CraighiU Harry G. Dittmann Walter W. Dukiet, Jr. Douglas E. Faber Edwin C. Finney, Jr. Michael L. Frey James A. Goebel Adrian J. Gordon Stephen V. Gray Frank F. Hewitt John H. Hickok William Idsinga John Jakucyk Ronald R. Johnson Laurence E. Johnson Raymond M. Keating Lawrence T. Keegan Dennis P. Kelly Bruce R. Lakefield John C. Lawlor, Jr. Allen E. Lawver Thomas C. Leiser Miles A. Libbey, III Douglas G. Matthews Walter R. May, Jr. James P. Mixon Richard W. Moore Kermit W. Neuman, Jr. Douglass C. Ogden Gregg O. Owens John F. Pfeiffer George PhiHp, III Richard D. Poole Eugene M. QuiiUan Donald R. Roesh John C. Scalzo Charles A. Scherck Jules B. Selden Michael J. Smith John E. TUI John H. Tisdale Thomas R. Trompeter David A. Vetter Kari F. VoUand, Jr. Deskin D. Waters Clinton E. Wright George A. Zahn, Jr. 1968 Stephen M. Arlett Frederick B. Bayer, III David C. Beard Winfield A. Becker, Jr. Ronald C. Berning Carl T. Berry, Jr. Robert K. Borden John R. Bowden George L. Breeden, II Richard M. Brown, III Richard A. Buchanan Alois J. Burda, III Benjamin F. Burgess, III Robert A. Chester Michael L. Coats John P. Cosgrove Robert A. Crotteau PhiHp J. Curtis Richard J. D'Anna

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Kevin F. Delaney Peter B. Diefendorf Otis K. Earle Robert A. Eaves, Jr. Arthur L. Edwards Sidney W. Emery, Jr. Paul C. Farmer Gary L. Fishman Stephen M. Genstil Robert J. Gilleskie Joseph C. Glutting Gary M. Grant Michael D. Grulli Russell L. HaUauer John W. Hamilton George K. Harris Larry J. Hart Donald R. Hay Thomas Hayes Thomas C. Heilmann David A. Hodgson Gerald L. Hofwolt Robert A. Holmes Thomas C. Houghton Roger N. Hughes Woodrow W. Hulme, II James E. Hurston Quentin C. Johnson Michael A. Jones John E. Kane, Jr. Mark B. Keef Raymond A. Kellett, Jr. Jack W. Klimp Ronald B. Knode Kari O. Krumbholz John T. Lanning John P. Laughlin Robert E. Lawrence, Jr. Robert G. Lucas John T. Lyons, III Robert W. Madel Karl A. Mahumed John C. McKay John H. McRoskey Lyle D. Meier Thomas R. Mewhinney Michael C. Morschauser Gerald P. MotI Edward M. Mulhern WilUam M. MulhoUand Charles R. Munsey, Jr. Martin J. Nacrelli Lawrence M. Nawrocki Samuel L. Newton William G. Paine, Jr. Gordon I. Peterson, Jr. Kevin J. Reardon Vincent R. Rice Arleigh H. Rice, Jr. Harry T. Rittenour John M. Rose WiUiam L. Ruch, III Patrick A. Sabadie Gary T. Satterfield Richard B. Schellhaas, Jr. William W. Scherkenbach Robert A. Schreiber Joseph P. Sciabarra David F. Simmons Leonard C. Sjostrom Michael G. Slattery Christian G. Slebos WiUiam H. Smith George F. St. John, III Charies D. Stehle Gary A. Storm William M. Sweatt, Jr. Orval L. Sweeney

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Richard F. Taylor William B. Tirrell Mark C. Treanor John D. VeUis, 11 Richard W. Virtue James D. Von Suskil Melville J. WaUers, III Roger P. Waniata Jerry C. Watson Edward H. Webster, III Henry F. White, Jr. Charies R. Wike, Jr. Stephen R. Wilson Gregory J. Wood William D. Woodmam Jay L. Wright Dennis K. H. Young 1969 William J. Boese Norman F. Brown William S. Buttrill Gerald E. Campbell Thomas J. Cavanaugh Dudley H. Chase Joseph B. Chopek John F. Clark Stephen W. Comiskey Robert M. Corrigan Charles T. Creekman, Jr. Geoffrey L. Davies Howard J. HalUday, Jr. James D. Harris John B. Hawkins, Jr. Philip C. Jamison Ralph H. Kindelberger Thomas M. Kirby Daniel P. Kollay Ingo A. Lahnemann Robert B. Lees Robert D. Maclver Michael P. McGee Scott L. Messmore Michael C. Morgan Charles W. Nation, Jr. Charies H. Quandel Roger L. Scofield Baker A. Smith Lawrence S. Thomson Tommy H. Van Brunt Edward J. Waitt, Jr. Michael J. Worley Peter B. Zuidema 1970 Douglas M. Bond Michael C. Brown, Jr. Philip T. Cahill Roger W. Carr, Jr. Reed O. Clark Larry E. Cleghorn Royal W. ConneU, Jr. James F. Devaney Thomas J. Flaherty Michael G. Frick Dale E. Gauge Charles A. Gilespie, III Everett L. Greene Wallace E. Gunter, Jr. Arthur S. Hanby, Jr. William Helfen William F. Jenkins Emmett J. Lancaster, II Patrick H. Lawless Francis B. Lord Terry L. Martin Gary D. Marvin James L. McClane Boyd S. McCord Robert J. Morgenfeld

C James H. Neale Michael J. Novak Charies A. ParHer, II John S. Pohl John H. SchiUing, Jr. John T. Shannon Edward M. Strieber, Jr. Harold B. Wallace Benjamin H. Welch, III 1971 Wayne D. Bacon Douglas L. Bayne Mark T. Beck Chris Bennett Johal R. Boteler Charles E. Boyer, III William B. Brasel William B. Brown Michael M. Brown Duane L. BruneUi James B. Bryant Robert A. Capra C Russell M. Carr C Charles T. Carroll John W. Closs Jeffrey D. Conners Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. Patrick M. Doyle James M. Elfelt Richard H. Enderly William J. Fitchet Michael J. French Scott N. Gessis Clive Graham, Jr. Michael J. Hallahan John E. Hansen, Jr. Gerald F. Harris Ronald E. Hewett John P. Holland, Jr. David B. Howe John T. Hughes, II Jeffrey L. Hull Carl D. Inskeep C Larry C. Johnson C John E. Kellogg Phillip J. Keuhlen John R. Lambert Mark H. Lepick C Victor T. Linck WiUiam C. Lind Aljurnel E. Lowe William E. Lukens C James R. Maris Kenneth A. Mzuks Perry J. Martini, Jr. Lewis G. Mason Frank M. McAfee, Jr. David B. MUler James T. C. Moore, II James M. Morgan Michael P. MorreU Micajah W. Newman Bruce E. Nichols Michael T. Nordin David J. Odland Edward J. Parks John J. Paulson David P. Polatty, III David E. Polzien John J. Repicky, Jr. William A. Sarruda George E. SchaU, Jr. Albert A. Schaufelberger John H. Schuyler Robert H. Settle Harold L. Sheffield John P. Shehon, Jr. Lawrence F. Simoneaux Shipmate, December 1981

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Douglas A. Smartt Ronald E. Spratt David K. Storey Stanley R. Szemborski Joseph S. Uberman Richard F. Walsh Robert E. Walter Richard C. Wheeler Tom D. Wiles Michael K. Wilson William T. Wimett 1972 John L. Ayon Dale E. Baugh Paul F. Blunt John D. Bones, III Jeffrey L. Boroff David C. Boy, III Robert S. Byrd Gerald P. Cameron Wayne L. Cornell Thomas R. Danco David .\. Dennis Paul F. Donohue Barry L. Dougherty James D. Hall Alien D. Harper, III Dallas W. Johnson Thomas D. Jones Theodore L. Kaye Saul D. Klein Richard P. Lee Vincent J. Lynch Richard G. Macklin Walter W. Manning, II David R. MiUer Craig Miller WiUiam D. Morris WiUiam J. Nadeau Charles W. Neihart, Jr. Stephen L. Neuman George L. Peterson James O. Pierce Gary M. Rheam Stephen L. Schey Christopher G. Schlehr Robert L. Spahr Michael W. Treeman Bruce E. Warner Stephen P. Weise Mark D. WUhelmy Rodney K. Womer 1973 James B. Ayres, Jr. Joseph A. Benkert James A. Campbell Dana C. Covey Jeffrey W. Crews James T. Dohse John W. P. Graham, Jr. Bruce C. Hargus John C. Harvey, Jr. Paul B. Hendrickson Daniel D. Holstein Kenneth A. Johnson Robert S. Johnson Stephen C. Kanaga James C. Kane WUIiam B. Laskin Michael W. Lindberg Cari M. Lindner, III Thomas O. Martin Kevin B. McCleskey James M. McGarrah Andrew D. Mechling Charles L. Munns Roger W. Murch Leonard Nebons

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C Patrick A. Nelson Charies D. O'Dell Mark R. Perez Kenneth G. Picha, Jr. Kent R. Porter Craig W. Scott John C. Stencil Robert W. Vandine James L. Vansickle Joseph D. Weiler, Jr. William D. West 1974 Richard L. Anderson Ross E. Anderson, III Joey D. Beaulieu William J. Boulay C William D. Bruen, Jr. Bruce H. Brunson James J. Burns Gary T. Carter Richard M. Casper Craig A. Chambers John D. Christensen Frank S. Cina Frank E. Cohee, III Richard H. CoUier Theodore A. Coyle C William D. Crowder C James M. Crowder John S. Davis Bryan M. Davis, Jr. Dwight O. Davison Kenneth D. Dunn George N. Eustace James T. Fry C John Gabriele John D. Gianoni Thomas C. Goodman Fred R. Hahndorf Joseph J. lovanna David L. Jacobson Theodore A. Kuhlmeier James M. Leary David G. Leon Thomas G. Lozier James E. Lyons John F. Mahon Clovis E. Manley Daniel F. Marusa WiUiam R. Mason WiUiam D. Mayo Michael A. Metskas Michael J. Miller James M. Mohr Scott R. Monmaney Kevin P. Morgan Gregory H. Pearsall Kenneth P. Pisel, Jr. Thomas M. Rathbone William F. Readdy Rodney W. Savage C Michael L. Schlotterbeck Robert T. Schnoor David M. Schorn C Gerard P. Schrock Charles R. Sharratt Gregory J. Stachelczvk Hugh R. Stahl Gerald M. Stenovec James S. Stevens Robert E. Stumpf Fred L. Stuvek, Jr. Patrick J. Sullivan Frank Sweigart Michael J. Wahl Robert F. Waltenbaugh, Jr. Charles G. Wayne Donald L. Weiss

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Robert M. Welter Theodore R. Wieber David J. Wilson Ryan S. Wise George M. Yacus 1975 Bernard C. Bailey Luncford L. Bass Emmitt D. Brewington Stephen J. Cassin Robert D. Corley Hoyle H. Daniels, III Thomas B. Davilli John T. Doherty, Jr. Stephen W. Ferguson Walter N. Flippin, III Dana L. Fox Ronald J. Frigo Thomas J. Gadzala Eric L. Guerrjizzi Steven A. Harmon Mark J. Harper Edward R. Hawkens David S. Herbein Stephen A. Hill WiUiam J. Howey Donald W. Jensen Gary R. Jones Randall W. Kochanik Rodger P. KruU Dean B. Lahren Richard H. Lee Scott A. Lindsey Michael L. Lingerfelt Thomas E. Lisowski Richard W. LoweU Gary A. Lundeen Charles R. Mahon Charles S. Matasic WUUam L. McKee John F. Moran William R. NeiU Donn R. Northup David D. Pruett Craig R. Quigley Richard A. Rybolt Richard A. Schwarting Stevens K. Shegrud William J. Sichko, Jr. Marc A. Siedband William D. Squires, Jr. Paul S. Stanley George D. Steel Micheal C. Stichter Stephen D. Thorne Michael W. Thumm Edward W. Ulmer Larry L. Warrenfeltz Raymond P. Wassel, Jr. Fredrick W. Weber George Z. Wilhoit William S. Wolff Randel L. Zeller 1976

Lawrence W. Astyk Stephen A. Bedard John W. Berkley WiUiam J. Bigham Thomas J. Bonner Herbert H. Bowden, Jr. C Jerome A. Buck Charles 1. Campbell, II Andrew M. Casey Aron K. Champion Emory L. Chenoweth Thomas V. Colella Wiley R. Deal, Jr. Michael L. Drennan

David R. Fleischman, Jr. Steven A. Gray Christopher P. Grazel Elmer K. Grey, Jr. Michael C. Grischy Thomas C. Harter Gary T. Hentz Kent R. Higginbotham Alden E. Hingle, Jr. C Mark B. Hoekstra John A. Hutchison Henry C. Irwin, Jr. Byron Q. Iverson, Jr. Wayne M. Jakubowski John T. Kohler Michael A. Lefever Robert B. MacDougaU Michael A. Marriott Luther M. Mays Craig O. McDonald John F. McKernan William E. McMinn Mark L. Metcalf Blaise P. Miller Robert L. Miller Richard S. Moore Mark R. Moore George E. Mueller, Jr. John D. Myers Walter Neboshynsky Patrick O. Nevitt Lawrence J. O'DonneU Richard T. Oftedal William C. Ostendorff Morgan B. Pearsall James A. Petersen Walter E. Pfandl Phillip L. Poirier, Jr. Raymond P. Putt, Jr. Gregory A. Queen Frank F. Rennie, IV William C. Robinson Francis J. Rodrick, Jr. Wayne L. Rogers Mark S. Rupprecht John F. Sarao Douglas R. Schaus Ronald D. Seizert Joseph L. Sheppard, Jr. Vincent L. Smith Craig C. Snee Stephen D. Taylor Tod M. Thedy C David K. Tibbetts Mark S. Tiernan Charles R. Trude C Harold R. Whalen Daniel R. Whitney John H. Wilckens John R. WiUis Gary F. Wrotnowski James M. Yeager 1977 Philip J. Aarons George W. Ackley, III William S. Adsit Joseph C. Ahlert C Edward C. Anderson Daniel M. Bereck Mark J. Bradley Daniel J. Butler Christopher C. Cain Gene R. Cioni Guy B. Cofield, Jr. Paul T. Colman C John M. Connard Wallace J. Conway, III WiUiam T. D'Amico 61

WiUiam D. Daniels Gregory T. Falzetta William H. Felker, III Peter C. Filkins John W. Geary Harry J. Gerhard Gary L. Grice John A. Hall Clark D. Handy Daniel L. Hansen Thomas A. Hejl William E. Jackson Mark T. Jee C Donald O. Keibel Michael F. Kuhn Thomas J. Lagerstrom George P. Lawlor James K. Liming Thomas E. Lindner James C. Lochry Douglas J. Lynch Colin S. MacKenzie, III Robert C. McCoy George F. McKenzie Stephen S. Merchant George G. M. Platz Loren R. PHsco James E. Ribera Harry V. Rouse, IV Dennis L. Simon Robert A. Sinibaldi, Jr. Gregory F. Smith Steven W. Sprecher Mark Stephanovich Alfred E. Stuart, Jr. John E. Thorp Pierre J. Thuot Michael P. Tryon Craig W. Turiey William R. Venohr Richard K. Wagner James L. Warren 1978 Arthur J. Athens Steven R. Bartie Timothy P. Benson Perry M. Bentley Vance D. Berry, Jr. Donald C. Beverlin George H. Billy Mark G. BoUn Steven D. Brashear C David W. Bruce William R. Burke Eric R. Caldwell John E. Cramer John E. Curtis Stephen P. Curtis Edward V. Davis, Jr. Scott R. Eckert Matthew P. Elias Corey D. Eskew Joseph G. Fitzgerald Michael C. Gasapo Henry D. Hall Timothy C. Hanifen Daniel P. Holloway Thomas D. Holman Thomas W. Hovatter Stephen R. HoweU Michael F. Hurley Herbert G. Jensen, Jr. C Randy H. Johnson David P. Karcher Lanny L. King Leo L. Klikier William H. Kramer Scott A. Langdon 62

Rand D. Lebouvier Sale T. Lilly, III Stephen A. Maloney Michael G. Matacz James T. Mclnerney Leon E. Miller Daniel J. Mori Robert E. Novak, Jr. Kevin P. O'Keefe Charles H. Pangbum Gregory W. Peet Joseph C. Peterson, Jr. Steven G. Podawiltz Patrick J. Quigley James T. Reilly Benjamin E. Richter David B. Rigdon Gerard D. Roncolato Michael S. Ruth Gus Sambrano, Jr. James E. Schlagheck Robert P. Schmermund John H. Semcken, III Colby B. Smith Floyd L. Steed, Jr. Kenneth E. Waldie Roger D. Watkins John H. Watters Glen H. Wheless Richard J. Yasky 1979 Jon W. Bayless, Jr. Bradley R. Becker Edward M. Berko, Jr. Cari W. Dahmer John M. Dos well James W. Edmondson Robert E. Ehrhardt, III David J. EmerUng James D. Fawcett Francis J. Ferrano Michael S. Finley Richard B. Fitzwater James R. Fothergill Mark A. Frise Jeffrey E. Frost Michael E. GaUagher Craig Grabowsky Paul E. Grubbs Richard A. Hayes Frank E. Hudik David M. Jackson George L. Jackson Joseph E. Johnston Steve Laverson Michael A. Leigh Lawrence D. Leiter William A. Macht John B. Matthews, Jr. Dennis R. McElroy John G. Messerschmidt Robert A. Mirick Joseph P. Mulloy Amador Munoz, Jr. David J. Norton Colin E. O'NeiU Justin F. Pavoni Richard D. Peck Paul E. Pohlmeyer Mark R. Pohlmeyer Kenneth W. Raup William H. Resser Jackie L. Rickman Dale L. Rugieri John K. Selden Stephen E. Smith Mark D. Stephens Martin J. Sullivan

Paul J. TetreauU, Jr. Grant B. Thornton Samuel E. Valdez Steven L. Walsh Robert V. Walters Calvin R. Wilder, Jr. 1980 John C. Aguero Michael R. Ales Rex H. Alexander Raymond E. Altenburger, Jr. Daniel J. Archer, Jr. Angelo J. Artuso Howard F. Barker Elizabeth A. Belzer Robert J. Blunt Frederick W. Botero John K. Brady Edward T. Brodmerkel Michael J. Browne Lyle J. Burnham Stephen P. Cadwell Frank A. Cassiano, Jr. Manly K. Church Edward M. Connolly John J. Corbett Mitchell P. Crouse William W. Crow Donald S. Crump Tina-Marie D'Ercole Roland E. DeJesus David M. Delonga Kevin D. Duermit Elizabeth W. Durham Michael R. Durkin John Elnitsky, II David P. Emerick Michael R. Fedor Edwin M. FeU Gerald S. Gallop Barbara A. Geraghty Thomas J. Goebel Patrick R. Good Joseph A. Grace, Jr. Scott M. Grundmeier Mark D. Guadagnini Wayne J. Harman Melissa L. Harrington Jenefer J. Hawkins Joseph C. Hayden James R. Haynes William F. Hoeft, Jr. Eugene G. Huether David M. Huey Jonathan W. Hulls James F. Jamison Michael J. Kane Robert J. Kastner Susan C. Keller Walter B. Kelly, Jr. Robert F. Kluba, Jr. Winford W. Knowles Timothy S. Kobosko Lee Korzan James B. Lair David E. Lancaster Richard A. Lepper Thomas J. Lindblad Michael D. Loman Robert E. Lynch, Jr. David S. MacEslin Michael T. MaUniak WUIiam F. Malloy, Jr. George G. Martinez, Jr. Alexander V. Martynenko Gavin G. McCrary Richard A. Medley Carlos A. Miller

Gregory K. MisUck James C. Nance William B. Nash Kenneth P. Neubauer Joseph W. Nowak Frank C. Pandolfe Richard A. Pickering Robert B. Powers Susan M. Presto John M. Quigley Kari A. Rader Lynn M. Rampp Robert W. Rezzarday Ronald H. Rives Marc H. Rolfes C William F. Ruoff James E. Salyer David N. Schach Frederick F. Schuiz Kevin M. Scott Edmund R. Selby, II Roger N. Sexauer, II Gary M. Siems Douglas C. Smith Reuben C. SmUh, III Ted L. Snider, Jr. Steven R. Southard James M. Spence Cheryl L. Spohnholtz Harry E. Stovall, III Daniel H. Streed Ronald G. Thompson, Jr. Jeffrey A. Tomeo Edwin B. Watts, 111 Richard A. Wendland Mark L. WhUfield Donald E. Woollett Thomas M. Yates

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Bequests and Memorials Corporate and Foundation Gifts Bequests During fiscal year 1981, several generous bequests were received by the Alumni Association. Elsewhere in this issue you will find an article discussing the Cox Scholars program. The program was made possible by a $500,000 bequest from the estate of Captain MarshaU H. Cox, Class of 1931, and provides for advanced foreign language training of outstanding upper class midshipmen. A $5,000 unrestricted bequest was received from the estate of Carl Kolon, Class of 1963. Additiond funds were received from the Margaret Crawford Schneider Estate Trust, and initial distribution of a very generous bequest from H . George Schneider, Class of 1921, was received.

We deeply appreciate the thought fulness and generosity shown by other alumni and friends of the Naval Academy who have informed us that their estate plans call for future gifts to the Association.

Memorials Increasing numbers of alumni and friends of the Academy are remembering deceased relatives, shipmates, and friends through the Alumni Association's Memorial Gift Program. During fiscal year 1981 gifts were received in memory of: Robert O. Bane Roland R. KiUian Louise Barchet George W. Kittredge Daniel S. Barrett Paul R. Klinedinst Charles Becker Arthur D. Knowles Henry T. Brian John B. Langstaff WiUiam H. Brockman Frank C. Layne Garrison Brown Alan B. Lemlein Howard A. Challenger WiUiam S. Luberda PhiUip M. Childs, Jr. Ranald N. MacKinnon Walter F. Christmas Arthur C. Miles Howard E. Clark Robert C. MiUard Sherman R. Clark Herbert D. MiUs, Sr. Roy T. Cowdrey Herbert D. MUls, Jr. Kevin Currie George A. MulhoUand Mile P. Daughters, II Floyd T. B. Myhre Walter S. Delany Christopher Nelson Keith Denham Patrick H. Nettles Dolive Durant, Jr. Michael G. O'Connor Henry M. EasterUng Eliot Olsen Harry R. England Frank G. Perrin Edward T. Eves Franklin A. Pinegar Joseph A. FarreU Dean A. Price WUIiam Forman Ralph S. Riggs Jack G. Gordon Reed T. Roberts Emmanuel T. Goyette Stanley E. Ruehlow James F. Greene, Jr. Henry Schmidt. Jr. John F. Greenslade Philip B. Schwab MarshaU B. Gurney George A. Senior Harry A. Guthrie T. G. W. Settle Preston B. Haines Raymond N. Sharp Jane Harkens Edward P. Sherman John Harkens Dwight Sierer Alberton C. Harshman James E. Smith Vaughan S. Hastings Marvin M. Stephens Mrs. Robert B. Heilig James R. Thomas Peter F. H. Hughes Scott D. Thomas Kurt Israel Howard S. Unangyst Arthur F. Johnson John E. Wicks, Jr. Thomas W. Jones Robert L. Wilcox Draper L. Kauffman John P. Wilkinson Shipmate, December 1981

Royd E. Wilson Walter K. Wilson H. Alan Wycherley

Robert E. Yager George F. Yoran, Jr.

Corporate and Foundation Gifts Integral to the overall success of the annual drive is the support received from those corporations and foundations which believe in the value of higher education and in the role which the Naval Academy plays in shaping the leaders of tomorrow's Navy. Gifts and grants to the Alumni Association were made for designated programs, for unrestricted use, and to match alumni gifts. This year, more alumni took advantage of their employee's matching gift programs than in any previous year in the history of the Association. We hope that all supporters of the Association's efforts will take advantage of the fact that nearly 1,000 companies across the nation will match their employer's gifts to the Alumni Association.

Those corporations and foundations which supported the Association's efforts during the past year include:

Business, Industry and Foundations AT & T Long Lines Abbott Laboratories Fund The Aerospace Corporation Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Airco, Inc. Allegheny Ludlum Industries, Inc. Allied Chemical Foundation Allied Towing Corporation AUis Chalmers Foundation, Inc. Amax Foundation Inc. American Can Company Foundation American Hospital Supply Corp.

Amoco Foundation, Inc. Ashland Oil, Inc. Atlantic Richfield Company BankAmerica Foundation Bankers Life Company Bechtel Foundation Becton Dickinson & Company The Bendix Corporation Bethlehem Steel Corporation The Boeing Company Burlington Industries, Inc. CBS Inc. C & P Telephone Company CPC North America Catalytic, Inc. Caterpillar Tractor Company Chase Manhattan Bank, N. A. Chevron Chrysler Corporation Cincinnati BeU CITICORP The Coca-Cola Company Columbia Gas System Combustion Engineering, Inc. Commercial Credit Companies Foundation, Inc. COMSAT

Connecticut General Insurance Corporation Container Corporation of America Cooper Industries Corning Glass Works Foundation Crown Zellerbach Corporation The Dexter Corporation Digital Equipment Corporation Dresser Foundation, Inc. Emery Air Freight The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U.S. Exxon Education Foundation FMC Foundation Fireman's Fund Foundation Firestone Tire & Rubber Company First National Boston Corporation First National Bank of Chicago Foundation The Fluor Foundation Ford Motor Company Fund Foxboro Company Franklin Mint Corporation GK Technologies General Cable Fund, Inc. General Dynamics The General Electric Foundation General Mills Foundation General Telephone & Electronics Corporation Georgia-Pacific Corporation Getty Oil Company Girard Bank Goldman Sachs & Company B. F. Goodrich Company Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Gould, Inc. 63

Grace Foundation, Inc. Grumman Corporation Gulf Oil Foundation Gulf States Utilities Company Halliburton Education Foundation, Inc. Harris Foundation Harris Bank Foundation Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation Honeywell Fund Hughes Aircraft Company ICI Americas Inc. Illinois Bell Ingersoll-Rand Company International Business Machines Corporation International Minerals & Chemical Corporation International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Johns-Manville Corporation A. Johnson & Company, Inc. Johnson & Higgins M. W. Kellogg Company Kennecott Kraft, Inc. Ludlow Corporation Martin-Marietta Corporation Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company McGraw-Hill Foundation, Inc. Mead Corporation

The Merck Company Foundation Metropolitan Life Insurance Company The Mitre Corporation Mobil Foundation, Inc. Monsanto Fund Morgan Guaranty Trust Company Motorola Foundation National Can Corporation National Life Insurance Company National Steel Corporation NATOMAS Company New England Electric Company New York Telephone North American Phillips Corporation Northeast Utilities The Northern Trust Company The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Norton Company Occidental Petroleum Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Pacific Resources, Inc. J. C. Penney Pennsylvania Power & Light Company Pennzoil Company PepsiCo Foundation, Inc. Pfizer, Inc.

Stone & Webster, Inc. Sun Company, Inc. TRW Foundation Teledyne Incorporated Tenneco, Inc. Texaco, Inc. Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation Texas Instruments The 3M Corporation Time, Inc. Tracor Sciences & Systems Transamerica Corporation Travelers Insurance Companies Union Electric Charitable Trust United Brands Foundation United Services Life Insurance Company United Technologies Virginia Chemicals, Inc. The Wachovia Corporation Warnaco Fund, Inc. Westinghouse Educational Foundation Westvaco Foundation Wheelabrator-Frye, Inc. The Wiremold Foundation, Inc. Xerox Corporation Zapata Corporation

Phelps Dodge Foundation Philadelphia National Bank Philip Morris, Inc. Polaroid Foundation, Inc. Prudential Insurance Company Quaker Oats Foundation Raytheon Company Reynolds Metals Company Foundation R. J. Reynolds Industries, Inc. Reliance Electric Rockwell International Rohn & Haas Company Sanders Associates, Inc. J. Henry Schroder Bank & Trust Company Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Scott Paper Company Foundation Shell Companies Foundation, Inc. Siemens-AUis, Inc. The Singer Company Foundation The Smith Kline Foundation Sperry Rand Corporation Square D Foundation Standard Oil Company The State National Bank of Connecticut

We have attempted to make this report correct and complete.

However, ifyou detect an error or omission, please contact us by mail or by telephone. Gifts received after 30 June 1981 will be included in the 1982 Annual Report. ^

Audit Report, FY 1 9 8 1 THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

Balance Sheet 30 June 1981

HOYE. G R A V K S . B A I L E V & A S S O C I A T E S PBOfESSlOKAl, AaiiUCLi'rlON CstniFiiat PujiLic ACCOUNTANTS 7M10 NUIIFULK AVK.NUK WASinVGTON. D, C. 20014

HcirELi, a. iioYB iioneiiT J. cociioANF'., jn.

ALDRRT J. LAWLER CHAIU.BS A. 9TEDUAN JOHEI'll »L MCCATIIRAN

ANNAPOLIS LOfl ANOBI.KH

ASSETS Unrestricted CURRENT ASSETS: Cash Marketable Securities at Cost (Note lb] Accounts Receivable (Note Ic) Inventories at Cost Prepaid Expenses

The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc. Annapolis, Maryland

Total Current Assets

We have examined the balance sheet of THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC., (a nonprofit organization) as of 30 June 1981, and the related statements of revenue, expenses, and changes in fund balances, and changes in financial position for the fiscal year then ended.

Our examination was made in

accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and, accordingly, included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Net of Accumulated Depreciation of ($316,968.43) (Note Id} OTHER ASSETS: Life Memberships and Class Funds Held in Trust at Cost (Note 3) Maintenance and Improvement Fund (Not<!4) Stocks and Bonds - Cox Estate (Note lb) Total Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS

necessary in the circumstances.

In our opinion, the aforementioned financial statements present fairly the financial

30 June 1981< and the results of its operations and changes in financial position for the fiscal year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding year.

CURRENT UABIUTIES: Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Deposits on Life Membership (Note Ig) Contribution Income Deferred to Future Period (Note If) Deferred Income and Deposits (Note 5) Employee Withholding, and Accrued Taxe 9 Total Current Liabilities FUND BALANCE: Unappropriated: General Fund Maintenance and Improvement Fund Appropriated (Note 3)

Certifrea Public Accountants /•'//

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Total

57,882.15 15,249.75 130,688.05 6,670.46 15,022.92

$

406,511.40 401,207.72

$

S

225,513.33

$

807_,719.I2

$1^033^232.45

$

214,513.82

$

$1,974,809.93 116,372.18

$

464,393.55 416,457.47 130,688.05 6,670.46 15,022.92

$

214,513.82

279,246.00

$1,974,809.93 116,372.18 279,246.00

$2,091,182.11

$

279,246.00

$2,370,428.11

$2,531,209.26

$1 ,086,965.12

$3,618,174.38

$

$

LIABIUTIES

position of THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC., as of

Washington, D.C. September 24, 1981

1Restricted

S

Tn^ accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.

Total Fund Balance TOTAL UABIUTIES AND FUND BALANCE

%

89,646.32 15,534.12 153,063.05 1,438.30

7,117.03

96,763.35 15,534.12

1 ,079,848.09

1,079,848.09 153,063.05 1,438.30

J)86j96^.12

$Jl346,64^^91

$_259j 681^9

$

$

$2,271,527.47

$

$2,271,527.47

$2,531,209.26

$1J P 8 6 , 9 6 5 . 1 2

$3,618,174.38

$

180,345.36 116,372.18 1,974,809.93

180,345.36 116,372.18 1,974,809.93

Shipmate, December 1981

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. S t a t e m e n t of Revenue, Expenses cind Changes In Fund Balances For The Fiscal Year Ended 30 June 1981

Unappropriated REVENUE; Membership Dues (Note le) $ Life Membership F e e s : Class of 1981 (Note 3) Class of 198 Z Class of 1983 Contributions (Note If) Merchandise, Food and B e v e r a g e Sales Interest, Dividends and Property Rent Net Gain on Sale of Securities Publication Sales and Advertising Other Total R e v e n u e

Total Program Expenses

$

Total Expenses EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES

94,940.56 41,784.42 $

380,208^50

Total Sources of Working Capital USES OF WORKING CAPITAL: Transfer of Funds Co Maintenance and Improvement Fund Ptirchase of Property and Equipment Transfer ol Funds to Trust Fumls Held - Cox Estate Total Uses of Working Capital INCREASE (DECREASE) IN WORKING CAPITAL

Marketable Securities at Cost Accounts Receivable Inventories at Cost Prepaid Expenses

$

597,639.85

Totals

Totals INCREASE (DECREASE) IN WORKING CAPITAL

$

1,789,659.29

296,717.54

$1,974,809.93

$2,271,527.47

$2,271,527.47

Totals

S 41,447.70 63,E71.1!

377.792.50

s

$

500^065.55

Z79.,246.00

41,447.70 63,271.11 377,792.50 279,246.00

$482,511.31

5 279,246.00

$ 761.757.31

$ 17,554.24

$(279,246.00)

$(261,691.76)

69,102.62 $402,474.20 94,415.14 (870.29) 5,994.26

fiOi ,279.17

481,868.18

1,789,659.29

$

7 ,117.03

481,868.18

1,597,017.43

$571,115.93 $ 61,154.93

(57,639.57) 805,279.17 30,731.43 (1,530.33) (5,187.94)

S 20.411.49

$ 612,396.20

$ 632.607.69

S 17,554 .£4

$(279.246.00)

5(261,691.76)

Notes to Financial Statement 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: a. Basis of Accounting — The books and records are maintained on, and these statements are prepared on, the accrual basis of accounting. Under this method, income is recognized as it is earned, expenses are recognized as they are incurred. b. Marketable Securities at Cost — As of 30 June 1981, the Association had $14,249.75 invested in The Putman Income Fund and a $1,000.00 Port of Annapolis, Inc. 5% debenture due I June 1984.

Shipmate, December 1981

$

192,641.86

s

533 ,150.20

$1,258,118.47

$1,663,761.78

377,792.50

18,197.37

$ $

660,478.62

$1,003,283.16

$

$S0OjO65.S5

$ 37,965.73

$

405,643.31

$

104,075.68

597,639.85

405,643.31

2,416.00

18,197.37

DECREASES (INCREASE) IN CURRENT LIABILITIES; S 54,037.90 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Deposits on Life Membership (57,639-57) Contribution Income Deferred Deferred Income and Deposits 30,731.43 Employee Withholding, and Accrued Taxes (1,530.33) Due to Maintenance and Improvement Fund (5,187.94)

86,432.13 704,513.32 56,170.59

2,416.00 $

5 131 ,942.48 401 ,207.72

660,478.62

282,090.85 8,094.33

$ 481,668.18

$(62,839.86) 1,266.48 94;415.14 (870.29) 5.994.26

$

86,432.13 44,034.70 56,170.59

282,090.85 8,094.33

CHANGES IN THE COMPONENTS OF WORKING CAPITAL INCREASES (DECREASES) IN CtntRENT ASSETS:

$2^145^629._96

282,090.85 8,094.33

S

$461,868.18

_

120,817.25

Restricted

Unrestricted

15,188.19 63,120.00 93,280.00 1,084,774.36 172,306.88 215,693.06 56,899.45 94,940.56 41,784.42

660,478.62

$ _660^478^62

307,643.04

120,817.25

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. INC. Statement of Changes in Financial Position For TTie Fiscal Year Ended 30 June 1961 SOURCES OF WORKING CAPITAL: Excess of Revenue Over Expenses Add: Items Not Requiring Use of Working Capital - Depreciation and Amortization

$

$

120,817.25

$1,000,867.16

$

$1^485^^151^34

$

403,227.31

FUND BALANCE - 1 JULY 1980 FUND BALANCE - 30 JUNE 1981

151,720.86 56,899.45

86,432.13 44,034.70 56,170.59

General and Administrative Expenses Including Managements' F e e of $2,416.00

15,188.19 63,120.00 93,280.00 424,295.74 172,306.88 215,693.06 56,899.45 94,940.56 41,784.42

15,188.19 63,120.00 93,280.00 424,295.74 172,306.88 63,972.20

307,643.04

Total

Restricted

Total $

307,643.04

$M04^942.84

EXPENSES: Program Expenses: Members' Services Gifts Development Cost of Sales - Merchandise, Food and B e v e r a g e Cost of Publications - Shipmate and Register Other Program Costs

UNRESTRICTED Appropriated

c. Accounts Receivable — The accounts receivable include amounts due from members for merchandise and activities held at the Alumni House. d. Depreciation — Depreciation is computed on the straightline method at rates adequate to depreciate the applicable assets over their expected useful lives.

Building and Improvements Furniture and Fixtures Club Room Furniture

45-50 Years 5-10 Years 5-10 Years

e. Dues — Income from dues is recorded as revenue when earned. Dues are allocated one-third to National Association and two-thirds to Publication for Shipmate Magazine. f. Contributions — Contributions to the Association are divided into three categories: Unrestricted; Restricted Alumni; and Restricted Non-Alumni. Unrestricted contributions are recorded as revenue upon receipt and are divided equally between National Association and Development. As of I July 1980, the Association was holding Restricted Alumni Contributions in the amount of $233,095.80, and during the current fiscal year the Association received additional Restricted Alumni Contribution of $1,063,263.20 and disbursed, in accordance with instructions of the donor, $302,601.69, leaving a balance of 3993,757.31 being held awaiting instructions for disbursement.

These figures include $540,652.15 received to date from the Marshall Cox estate (see note Ih).

As of 1 July 1980, the Association was holding Restricted Non-Alumni Contributions in the amount of $41,473.12, and during the current fiscal year additional Restricted Non-Alumni Contributions were received in the amount of $123,932.20 and $79,314.54 were disbursed, in accordance with the instructions of the donor, leaving balance of $86,090.78 being held awaiting instructions for disbursement.

Restricted contributions are recorded as deferred income upon receipt, and when disbursed they are reported as revenue and 65

charged to cost. The balances in restricted contributions as of 30 June I98I are: $ 993,757.31 86,090.78 $1,079,848.09

Alumni Contributions Non-Alumni Contributions Total

g. Life Membership -— As of 30 June 1981, the Association had collected and was holding $15,534.12 for life memberships as follows: Regular Alumni Class of 1981 Class of 1982 Total

$ 7,336.62 3,437.50 4,760.00 $15,534.12

h. Marshall Cox Estate — During the current fiscal year the Association received $540,652.15 in cash and securities from the Marshall Cox Estate and disbursed $30,000.00 to the Naval Academy in accordance with the will of the late Marshall H. Cox, leaving a balance as of 30 June 1981 of $510,652.15. Total receipts from the estate will be used to establish an Enrichment Fund to be managed by Bessemer Trust Co., for the support of a foreign language studies program at the Naval Academy.

The balance at 30 June 1981 consists of the following: Cash Amounts Stocks and Bonds Municipal Investment Trust Accrued Interest Accounts Payable Total

$208,374.18 279,246.00 28,237.00 1,912.00 (7,117.03) $510,652.15

2. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment are recorded at cost when acquired and are segregated into the following categories: Land Building and Improvements Furniture and Fixtures — Club Room Furniture Total

$ 39,030.48 294,341.81 198,109.96 $531,482.25

5. Deferred Income and Deposits: As of 30 June 1981, the Association had the following deferred items: Prepaid Membership Dues Prepaid Shipmate Subscription Deposits on House Activities Deposits on Chairs to be Delivered Total

$142,075.92 4,409.13 $ 4,400.00 2,178.00

$146,485.05 6,578.00 $153,063.05

6. Federal Income Taxes: The Association is exempt from Federal Income taxes under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The books and records were examined by an agent of the Internal Revenue Service for the fiscal years ended 30 June 1978 and 1979. The examining agent has proposed increased taxes of $598.76 and $1,836.70 for 1978 and 1979 respectively. The Association is currently contesting these proposed increases, and it is management's opinion that they will not have to pay any additional tax.

7. Commitments: a. Retirements — The Association has a retirement plan for its employees with the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Each eligible participating employee can contribute 3% to 7'/2% of his wages, and the Association will contribute a like amount. During the current fiscal year, the Association made a contribution on behalf of its eligible employes in the amount of $14,890.78. b. Leases — On 31 May 1978, the Association signed a lease agreement with CADCOM, INC., to furnish specific computer services during the period of this agreement. This agreement is effective for a period of five years from the date of execution. The total minimum obligation under the agreement is $142,500.00, payable monthly at the rate of $2,375.00. The first and last months' payments were due and paid upon the signing of the agreement.

A^

Maintenance and repairs expense are charged agsiinst revenue.

Expenditure for improvements which extend the useful life of the assets are capitalized (See Note 4).

3. Life Membership Fund: Investments — As of 30 June 1981, the Association's investments held in trust consist of the following: Classes Total Cash Accrued Interest Common Stock Preferred Stock Corporate Bonds U.S. Government Scudder Investment Trust Total

636.70 11,432.48 619,717.54 51.526.33 294.100,00 392,192.50

Alumni 277.80 11,452.48 619.717.54 51.526.33 294.100.00 392.192.50

1982 78.90

1983 280.00

605.184.38

379,200.00

132,984.38

93.000.00

$1,974,809.93

$1,748,466.65

$133,063.28

$93,280.00

The market value of the securities as of 30 June 1981 was $1,840,362.00 During the current fiscal year $171,588.19 was transferred from the Association to the Class Life Membership Fund. An additional amount of $120,448.00 was withheld and recorded as dues income to defray expenses for servicing life members (See Note le). Bessemer then liquidated the Class of I98I Fund and transferred the balance to the Life Membership Fund.

4. Maintenance and Improvement Fund:

The Association was recipient of a bequest from the Margaret Crawford Schneider Estate. This (nonrestricted) bequest was set up by the Association in a maintenance and improvement fund for the purpose of maintaining the property. During the current fiscal year an amount of $58,202.60 was expended from this fund for improvements and new asset acquisitions.

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Shipmate, December I98I

U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association ALUMNI HOUSE • ANNAPOUS. MARYLAND 21402

GIFT U S T and ORDER FORM Please indicate item(s) desired, fill in name and address, cut out entire page, and mail with check for total amount. Maryland residents add 5% sales tax.

QTY. CHINA 3-Hece Place Setting $ 30.00 (Dinner Plate, Cup & Saucer) 5-Piece Place Setting $ 45.00 (Dinner, Salad, B&B Plate, Cup & Saucer) Open Stock-Additional Pieces: Dinner Plate $ 11.80 Salad Hate $ 8.70 Bread & Butter Plate $ 6.30 Cup $ 12.20 Saucer $ 6.00 Soup/Cereal $ 14.25 Cream Soup Cup $ 18.50 Cream Soup Stand. $ 6.00 Fruit Saucer $ 10.50 Gravy Boat $ 48.50 $ 25.50 Open Vegetable-8" dia. $ 33.50 Open Vegetable-Oval $ 40.50 Platter-13" $ 51.50 Coffee Pot $ 27.50 Sugar, covered $ 26.50 Creamer Hease: Minimum order of $120 except for replacements. 10% discount on all orders over $500.

GLASSWARE 36 oz. Decanter $ 24.00 64 oz. Pitcher (hand blown) $ 24.00 12 oz. glasses (set of 6) $ 15.00 15.00 14 oz. glasses (set of 6) 15.00 11 oz. glasses (set of 6) 15.00 19 oz. Tankards (set of 4) 16.80 8" Plates (set of 6) Wine Set (1 litre Carafe & set 17.50 of 4 wine glasses) 18.50 11 % oz. Wine glasses (set of 6) 18.50 11 oz. Wine glasses (set of 6) TECUMSEH, Bronze Statuette $250.00

QTY. MUSIC BOX—Navy Blue & Gold Anchor's Aweigh COUROC TRAY OVAL SWEDISH CRYSTAL DISH

JEWELRY Crest on 18" necklace Crest on money clip Crest charm Women's crest stickpin Crest tie tac Crest on charm bracelet (All crests, findings and accessories are of gold-fill quality.)

$145.00 $145.00 $ 19.00 $ 8.00

$ $ $ $ $ $

36.00 39.50 25.00 25.00 25.00 36.00

CHAIRS Admiral Arm Chair (East of Miss. R.) Admiral Arm Chair (West of Miss. R.) Rocker (East of Miss. R.) Rocker (West of Miss. R.)

$ 144.00 $ 160.00 $ 124.00 $ 140.00

RUG—WALL HANGING: (Kit) Circular 45" dia.: 100% Acrylic Yam 6-piy Wool/Nylon 6-ply 100% Wool

$ 62.50 $ 78.50 $ 91.00

CLOCK-BAROMETER Ensemble MEN'S WEAR USNA Crest—clip on USNA Crest—stitch on Blazer Buttons Alumni Tie Set Sail RECORD ALBUM

$350.00 $ $ $ $ $

19.00 19.00 19.50 12.00 14.95

PLEASE PRINT: '.-^

Address

Namp City

State

ZIP

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Check enc nserl for $

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Class News DEADLINE: For March - Class prior to 1930 - 4 January; later Classes — 11 January For April - Classes prior to 1930 - 5 February; later Classes — 12 February

10 and prior send directly to Shipmate Percent Members: 88

11 Chairman Class Comm., RAdm. G.J. McMillin, USN (Ret.) 4242 Linden Ave., Long Beach CA 90807 Percent Members: 88 News items for 1911 are scarce. Christmas Greetings are extended to our members, families and friends, and may the New Year bring much happiness to all.

12 Percent Members: 86

13 Sec'y-Treas. MGen. CG. Helmick, USA (Ret.) 3002 Cunningham Dr., Alexandria VA 22309 Percent Members: 88

14 Sec'y RAdm. Donald Royce, USN (Ret.) 65 Meadow Road, Riverside CT 06878 203/637-2773 Percent Members: 73

15 Chairman and Class Comm. and Sec'y, Adm. A.D. Struble, USN (Ret.) 4017 Oliver St., Chevy Chase MD 20015 Percent Members: 95

16 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. George P. Brewster, USN (Ret.) 611 W. 40th St., Baltimore MD 21211 West Coast Reporter, Capt. George F. Chapline USNR (Ret.) 1327 Inspiration Dr. La Jolla CA 92037 Percent Members: 86 The September lunch of the Classes of 1916-17-18 was enjoyed Thursday the 17th at the Officers' Club, Naval Air Station, North Island (Coronado). The preliminaries, with the refreshments, took place in The Barefoot Bar, but due to several special luncheon groups meeting that day, our food was served at a special table in the main dining room, ing Kiland handled all the arrangements. This gathering inaugurated our new schedule of every other month having our lunches at this Club (odd numbered months such as September, November, January, McU'ch, May and July, with our lunch on even numbered months at The Officers' Club of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (such as February, April, June, August, October and December). The change was voted due to the now equal number of attendees Hving in each area.

A Minute of Silence was observed for Max Cole and Ralph Riggs.

Present were: 1916 — Loventhal, Rodgers, Chapline; 1917 — Warren, Richards, Rogers, Kiland; 1918 — Nichols, Curtis, with Joe Loventhal's guest, Lee Thornton, again being with us.

Any of our Classmates visiting this Southern California area please join us, remembering the new schedule for our meetings (always the Thursday nearest the 17th of each month). A very fine long appreciative letter has been received (and read by all at the 1916-17-18 September Lunch) from Doanda Wheeler. In my comments in the September Shipmate I confused the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) with the Society of Colonial Dames of America, in California, of which Doanda is an Honorary President. I regret my error, but congratulate Doanda.

In some way an important era of Julian's career was omitted; that was the period in Brazil when Julian was the Chief of the Naval Mission to Brazil and Head of the Brazilian Naval War College (with a Brazilian Co-President).

Gilda Terhune informs that all is fine for her; also she still is Uving in their fine Point Loma house (address in Register of Alumni). Further, she sends her Greetings to 1916ers, wives and widows, as well as her many Shipmate friends.

17 Acting Sec'y, Capt. Ward P. Davis USN (Ret.) 670 Americana Dr., Annapolis MD 21403 Percent Members: 82

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18 Sec'y Capt. Perry R. Taylor, USNR (Ret.) 1211 South 25th St., Arlington VA 22202 Percent Members: 89 We are sad to report the passing of Howard Gamble, a non-grad, who died 22 June '81 after a four-year illness. His widow, Bena, lives in their home in Umatella, Florida, P.O. Box 46, 32784.

Many Eighteeners will remember seeing them at the 55-year-reunion. He was a marvelous friend, more interested in class affairs than some graduates.

Don Curtis has at last sold his home and ranch near San Diego. He felt he no longer had the vigor to care for it properly. He has moved to: 1155 Star Park Circle, Apt. IE, Coronado CA 92118. Best wishes, Don, for a relaxed life now that you can do many things for which you did not have time.

Regards from the Class.

Bob Parker has a new address: 279 South Avenue, New Canaan CT 06840. Bertha has recently sold the estate in Riverside which had been left to her at the death of her father and stepmother. They are now happy to have returned to New Canaan which all of the family so much adored.

Ion Pursell living in Frankfort, Kentucky, has written in September that recently Army doctors at Fort Knox again declared that he was the healthiest man of his age they have ever examined. He has no problems, takes no medications, weighs about 120 pounds and walks about an hour daily; he reads, studies and writes as much as he did when on active duty. Recalling Vic Barringer's suggestion printed in '18 news September, about Classmates offering stories for publishing in the '18 column. Ion has offered something. We beheve our readers will welcome a different style in class news; so we are printing his story verbatim: This "true report" on how life was — in 1906 — for the young gentlemen last graduated from the Naval Academy, the story having been told to Robert Brooke Dashill of '17 and to Ion by then Commander Augustin Toutant Beauregard of '07, who was the first navigator of the — in 1920 just built — Battleship TENNESSEE. Since he has heard the story only once, Ion feels that it is much too good to become lost!

"When five-year-old — so cute — Betty Beauregard often visited the TENNESSEE with her mother, she (Betty) always sat at mess-table between Bobby and Ion: and, the truly fine 'Family Beauregard' kindly invited them to Thanksgiving Dinner, in their home in Brooklyn Heights, in 1920. In every respect, it was a wonderful visit for the young bachelors: but, what Ion recalls most fondly is the story, told by our host — "In 1906, midshipmen spent their last year at sea: and, the senior officers — the captains and admirals — had trouble finding time for their important duties; because, they were so busy 'making sure' the young gentlemen 'dressed for dinner!': and, the young gentlemen often were 'broke or worse,' because they had such big laundry bills!

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GEORGIA that problem did not exist! And the young gentlemen were highly pleased with the situation! . . . Actually, one of them was 'junior assistant' to the first lieutenant: and, consequently, could make — or, get made — 'a thin copper dickey' — or, 'simulated dress-shirt-front' — which, when painted white, easily could be cleaned, by a mess-boy with a damp sponge! Then, thanks to a carefully prepared and strictly executed or performed 'day's duty Hst, would 'take his dressed stroll' where he would meet senior officers and, as often as he could, properly, he would salute some officer and, perhaps exchange a few words with him! Thus, soon, it became widely known that the young gentlemen in the GEORGIA enjoyed 'dressing for dinner!,' whereas in other ships it was much more difficult to lead them to appreciate or understand the value of our old, old customs and traditions! . . . Fortunately, nobody suspected what was being done, — for, in fact, none of them ever 'dressed,' — except while making the — normaUy — daily 'dressed stroll'."

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Class Correspondent, Mrs. W. P. Hepburn 11-B-1 President Point Drive AnnapoHs MD 21403 Sec'y, Capt. C. F. Swanson USN (Ret.) 141 Spa View Avenue AnnapoHs MD 21401 Percent Members: 82 News from Del Fahrney: that he and Helen are enjoying the San Diego area and that Earl Delong visited Coronado with the Chester Becks. Also from the Becks we hear that all is peaceful there.

They sent us the following picture labelled "Ancient Mariners at Sea, 3/81." Mariners, maybe, but not so ancient!

Sec'y, RAdm J. R. Dudley USN (Ret.) 164 Edwards Ferry Road Leesburg VA 22075 703/777-3887 Treas., Col. Sherwood B. Smith USA (Ret.) 5055 Garfield St. NW Washington DC 20016 202/686-6311 Sec'y, San Diego Area: RAdm. Logan McKee USN (Ret.) 738 Glorietta Blvd.

Coronado CA 92118 Percent Members: 84 At luncheon at the Bethesda C.O.M. September 22 we greeted Wop Barbaro and Phronie, Fred Boone and Polly, Cat Brown and Eleanor, Dee deRivera, Jim Dudley and Margaret, Dolly Fitzgerald, Blackie Loker, Al Smith and Val, and Sherwood Smith and Bert. Welcomed also were Louise Eimers, who reports Homer showing improvement after a few days hospital care for circulatory problems, Justine Abercrombie, Gerry Fletcher, Doris Hamilton, Betty Lamdin, Mary C. Leggett, Dorothy Russell, Margaret Swigart, and Faye Willkie.

Faye Willkie has sold her 100-plus acres atop the Blue Ridge near Bluemont, Virginia, atid plans to move into an apartment near her children in the Chicago area, where her address is c/o Mrs. C. B. Shaw, Jr., Rt. 1, Possibility Place, Monee IL 60499.

Among many who attended memorial services for Harold Houser September 10 in the St. Andrews Chapel, Naval Academy, were Dolly and Marge Fitzgerald, Homer and Louise Eimers, Sherwood and Bert Smith, Heber and Nina Brumbaugh, Jim and Margaret Dudley, Dee deRivera, Phronie Barbaro, Gerry Fletcher, Dot McQuiston,and Margaret Swigart.

We regret to report the passing of one of our Philadelphia Classmates, Tommy Dell, on September 28 at his home, 411 Wynnewood Plaza, Wynnewood PA 19096. This news came from Ren Mclver. Modified military services were held with interment at Arlington Cemetery on October 1.

Our deep sympathy is extended to Bert, her children and grandchildren. Memorial contributions to Navy Relief Society are suggested.

Birthdays Greetings to Earl Stone, 12/2; Thad Hoppe, 1/2; Sam Hurt, 2/7; Mac McDowell 2/28.

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19 Sec'y, Capt. G. Laurence Schetky USN (Ret.) 5606 Glenwood Road, Bethesda MD 20817 Percent Members: 79 A note from Walter Whitehead advises that his address is stated incorrectly in the List of Class Addresses dated 15 May 1981. His surruner address is; Box 154, Tenants Harbor ME 14860; winter address; B-06 Cokesbury Village DE 19707. Whitey reports that most of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren had been with them at one time or another this past Summer.

The Annual Newsletter of the USNA Foundation lists Honor Scholars at the Naval Academy as follows: Class of 1919 Honor Scholar, Maynard Scott Osborn; Elliott Bryant Memorial Honor Scholar, Steven F. Dupuis; H. McCoy Jones Honor Scholar, Robert C. Earl; Earl H. Kinkaid Memorial Honor Scholar, Timothy C. Kane.

Mike Williams writes that he has added the name of Dutch Schildhauer to the list of Classmates whom he has nominated to the Naval Aviation Hall of Honor. Mike says that "1 have been having a tough time from heat strokes, but hopes to recover soon." Best wishes from us all, Mike!

With fine cooperation from the Administrator of Arlington National Cemetery, I have obtained a list of Classmates who are buried there: Adams, Ross, Allen, Briscoe, Bryant, Crosley, Fink, Greer, Hicks, Hungerford, Kern, Kiernan, Mays, McGurl, Metzel, Mills, Ofstie, Orr, Pelzman, Ramsey, Reynolds, Settle, Sherritt, Sprague, Stein, Thurber, Veeder, Willenbucher, and Winckler. It is possible that others, who lived at various distances from the Washington area, may also be buried at Arlington. If anyone knows of such, please advise me to help complete my Records.

On a personal note, I was to fly to Newport on September 30th to see my grandson, Robert Laurence Schetky, receive his commission as Ensign U.S. Navy, making the fifth generation of Schetkys to hold Commissions in the U.S. Navy, from the Civil War on.

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Chester and Evelyn Beck

We have in a letter kindly forwarded by the wife of Morris Smellow ('23) that Glen Aran is back in his home town, now staying with his daughter, Mrs. H. W. Jackson, at 2011 Primrose Ave., South Pasadena CA 91030. He has had some serious physical problems but apparently is recuperating with the help of his daughter.

Eleanor Bassett is, for the time, with her daughter, Patricia Pells, in Austin, Texas. She has not yet decided on a more permanent address, whether in Annapolis or near one of her children.

Carter Anderson was able to attend the first footbaU game of the year (Navy vs. Citadel) with Stan Henderson ('44), the son-in-law of Tommy Scaffe (who died in 1970).

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MEMORIES. When Eastport was a separate town with an old wooden bridge connecting to Annapolis. Buying uniforms from Bellis's on Main Street. Parking and boarding launches for the Summer Cruise on Chesapeake Bay. Yorktown for liberty and picking blackberries by the side of the road.

San Francisco Bay Area News On 13 September, Virginia and Charlie Woodson chose the Officers' Club at Alameda Naval Air Station for cocktails and dinner. It was a smaU but delightful dinner party of eleven, consisting of most of Charlie's hiking companions and members of the Woodson relatives who came from various areas to enjoy the occasion. Virginia and Charlie were their usual genial hosts.

At Moffett Field Officers' Club on 24 September, 21 members and wives of '21 assembled. Those present were Fran and John Ames, Albert Arkush, Susie and Bill Bennett, AB Cariisle (Pres.), Doc Cooke, Gypsy and Nick Coulter, Dave Davis, Marian and Red Grove, Irene and Doc Harris, Mildred and Kirby Kirby-Smith (Sec. and Treas.), Norman McKee (Scribe), Tram and Charlie Roland, Irma Nyquist, Charlie Woodson.

A letter dated 23 September from new Secretary, Jim Dudley, gives a list of those '21ers from various areas who plan to attend the Class 60th reunion. Only the Kirby-Smiths plan to attend from the Bay Area; however, Jim states that private rooms are available at Academy Motel @ $44 doubles per night. Dudley's address is 164 Edwards Ferry Road, Leesburg VA 22075.

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San Diego Area The San Diego Chapter of the Class of 1921 held its regular monthly luncheon at the Naval Amphibious Base on 22 September. Present were the following: Paul Abernethy, Jim Baker, Nick Carter, Abie Cook, Sydney Dodds, Tom Esling, Hod Gorry, Bris McHugh, Logan McKee, Ivan MiUer, Stogi Roberts, Sabe Sabin, Don Smith, Ray Tarbuck and Bunny Wray.

There was a fashion show taking place in the main dining room of the COM during our lunch period. The models performed for us, in our private room, as a warm-up for the main event.

The bathing costumes made a particular hit with our group.

The Cullins, Gorrys, Roberts and Sabe Sabin were to attend the 60th reunion, at Annapolis in October.

22 Sec'y. Capt. D. H. Johnston USN (Ret.) 3928 N. 36th St., Arlington VA 22207 ' Corr. Sec'y, RAdm. J. L. Pratt USN (Ret.) 4000 Mass. Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016 Percent Members: 78 The day after this is mailed to Shipmate, October 5th, the Sixtieth Reunion Commiteee will meet at the Army-Navy Club to develop the reunion schedule to make it enjoyable for "aU hands" (nautical expression which I'm sure our Navy ladies have heard before). Its use is deliberate because the reunion depends on good representation of the distaff side. Bulletins will be issued in plenty of time. Nothing to do now except mark your calendar for the weekend of October 16-17 1982. There will be innovations which we believe "all hands" will enjoy.

A brand new Navy ship launched on Saturday, October 17, 1981 at the Todd Pacific Shipyards, San Pedro: The United States Navy Guided Missile Frigate JARRETT (FFG-33), Mrs. Harry B. Jarrett, Sponsor. What a wonderful thing for one of our finest and for Ward.

Murph's annual report on the Class Treasury is a good one. We are worth $10,140. The best part: "Flowers and memorials for deceased Classmates were down during the preceding twelve months." (Now that we're "over the hump" it looks as if, according to actuarial figuring, many will now reach 90 and more.)

Murph and Ruth did a lot of travelling last Summer: Hawaii, Canada, and in between. They had a fine time.

When you read this, Baylis and Frank Akers will be in their winter quarters at Sanibel Island, Florida, having departed these climes about the time "the frost was on the punkin."

A nice note from Betty and Howard Orem: "The pleasure of our recent junket to the West Coast was increased, for Betty and me, by a visit with Peg Watkins, my cousin. She arranged a luncheon at which Horace Butterfield, Bert Cassels and their wives were present. All in fine fettle. Also many other old Navy friends: the Pete Farrells, Bull Townsends, Spike Dudleys, the Ayraults, Nancy Robinson and Dal Emory's widow.

"In Portland we had a visit with D. D. Baker and his attractive wife Letha. He and his brother O. K., now deceased and 1 were in the same company at Annapolis. D. D. and I had not seen each other for over 59 years.

"Now we are home again. Best wishes.

Howard."

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Alan McCracken is Honorary Vice Commander of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc. The role of Vice Commander of the Defenders is indeed deserved. His famous book.

Very Soon Now, Joe, published in 1947, is here on our desk, the story of his three years as a prisoner of the Japanese after the surrender of Corregidor. What we are about to relate happened before the surrender.

With war imminent. Admiral Hart ordered the river gunboats out of China. Alan, skipper of the "Battleship" MINDANAO, arrived in Manila Bay from Shanghai five days after Pearl Harbor just as the Japanese bombers obliterated the Cavite Navy Yard.

As we all know, river gunboats of the MiNDANAO-class were of shallow draft and low freeboard — built to navigate the shallow and shifty rivers of China. There was a storm on the China sea. MINDANAO bounced around like a wood chip in the ocean and had to veer with the storm, ending up off Formosa on December 7th. They had hastily slapped what grey paint they had on her white hull and superstructure so she was camoufiaged and failed to attract the attention of several enemy planes that passed overhead. They made it.

Still in Manila Bay when Alan arrived were Leon Manees, tending the minefield entrance with his old four-piper destroyer, and Doc Pratt with another old four-piper (cut down to two) tending PBY seaplanes. Admiral Hart had dispersed the rest of the Asiatic Fleet in anticipation of the attack.

Leon shepherded Doc out through the minefield one dark night and was himself ordered out a few days later, leaving the Battleship MINDANAO and her sister ship, the LUZON, from the Yangtze, to take over the watch, patrolling the shores of embattled Bataan by night and manning shore batteries by day. One of their sunken gun emplacements was banked by a brick waU. Once a Japanese shell came in at a shallow angle, and skidded completely around the wall — without exploding!

On another occasion an Army battery on Corregidor knocked down two enemy planes which the MINDANAO had also taken under fire. Alan's ships's baker sent ten complimentary pies over to the Army battery. They returned the empty pie rack with a tag, "Thanks to the Battleship MINDANAO," from whence originated her title. In the latter days of the intense shelling of Corregidor, Battleship MINDANAO'S crew, as we've said, were ashore every day at their shore batteries at Ft. Hughes on the island a mile from Corregidor.

When the Army was driven to the very end of Bataan many soldiers peeled off their clothes to swim to Corregidor. Alan picked up some sixty who were having trouble. They had a good meal and a hot shower and the MINDANAO crew donated their navy dress whites which the soldiers wore from then on.

Not long before the surrender of Corregidor, the famous little ship was bombed and sunk during daylight when the crew was ashore.

And that's part of the saga of the "Battleship MINDANAO," and her doughty skipper, Alan McCracken, Defender of Bataan and Corregidor.

Footnote: The CO of the Army battery, who gave the MINDANAO her now famous title, had never met Alan until a recent reunion when the colonel again thanked him for the pies.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

23 Sec'y RAdm. Elliott Strauss USN (Ret.) 2945 Garfield Terrace Washington, DC 20008 East Coast Reporter Lt. Wm. P. Wadbrook USN (Ret.) 620 Americana Drive, Apt. 205 Annapolis MD 21403 West Coast Reporter Capt. H. H. Connelly USN (Ret.) 544 Silvergate Avenue, San Diego CA 92106 Percent Members: 93 7 December 1941 The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Commander Samuel G. Fuqua, U.S. Navy for service during an attack on the United States Fleet in Pearl Harbor as set forth in the following CITATION: "For distinguished conduct in action, outstanding heroism and utter disregard for his own safety, above and beyond the call of duty during the attack on the Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, by Japanese forces on December 7, 1941.

Upon the commencement of the attack. Lieutenant Commander Fuqua rushed to the quarterdeck of USS ARIZONA to which he was attached where he was stunned and knocked down by the explosion of a large bomb which hit the quarterdeck, penetrated several decks, and started a severe fire.

Upon regaining consciousness, he began to direct the fighting of the fire and the rescue of wounded and injured personnel. Almost immediately there was a tremendous explosion forward, which made the ship appear to rise out of the water, shudder, and settle down by the bow rapidly. The whole forward part of the ship was enveloped in flames which were spreading rapidly, and wounded and burned men were pouring out of the ship to the quctfterdeck. Despite these conditions, his harrowing experience, and severe enemy bombing strafing, at the time. Lieutenant Commander Fuqua continued to direct the fighting of fires in order to check them while the wounded and burned could be taken from the ship, and supervised the rescue of these men in such an amazingly calm and cool manner and with such excellent judgment, that it inspired everyone who saw him and undoubtedly resulted in the saving of many lives.

After realizing the ship could not be saved and that he was the senior surviving officer aboard, he directed it to be abandoned, but continued to remain on the quarterdeck and directed abandoning ship and rescue of personnel until satisfied that all personnel that could be had been saved, after which he left his ship with the last boatload. The conduct of Lieutenant Commander Fuqua was not only in keeping with the highest traditions of the naval service but characterizes him as an outstanding leader of men."

Karl writes of his trip from Fort Myers to Hillspeak, Arkansas. "Always a flurry to get ready and to get packed. By the time we leave home the place looks neat. Grass cut. I removed most of the mangos and Persian limes the day before. We left with our little car loaded to the gunwales — including five bushels of mangos and a bushel of limes. Left one-half bushel of mangos with my brother in Englewood to divvy up with Savvy Crampton ('24) who lives near Don Kelsey on Manasota Key and who has no better sense than I do when it comes to that wonderful fruit that for centuries has been a mainstay in keeping most of the people of India and SE Asia from starvShipmate, December 1981

ing. We over-nighted with Fearless Freddie Warder ('25) in Ocala and all six of us went out to dinner that night — including Tink Bell ("25), Louise Trainor (Horace '25 died last Summer), and Mary Brittain whose father in '20 most of us knew.

NaturaUy all that took another half-bushel of youknow-what, of which I was carrying six varieties.

The ne.xt night was in Montgomery, and you know what distinguished Classmate of ours lives there — none other than John Crommelin. When you've talked with John for an hour, you've been places, covered ground, been regaled a dozen times, and come away brimming with nostalgia. We refought battles aroimd Guadalcanal, covered aspects of the Battle of Midway, divulged the names of an aviator or two and a submariner who should each have been awarded two Medals of Honor, hit the high spots of the present leadership in England, problems at home, not forgetting the Federal Reserve System; new health methods, and the importance of keeping our gun at home. John spends a lot of this time out at his two or 300-acre place at Wetumpka where he maintains a swimming pool and some fishponds fed by a mountain stream, and keeps some cattle. He had recently retumed from a trip to Seattle where he attended impressive ceremonies surrounding the new Guided Missile Frigate CROMMELIN.

The United States Naval Academy Foundation repons that two additional Class of 1923 Scholarships have been established, as follows: The Captain Homer B. Hudson Memorial Honor Scholarship of the 1923 Naval Academy Class, created by his widow, Mrs. Homer B. Hudson.

The Admiral Arleigh Burke Honor Scholarship, created by Mrs. Augustus C. Long, a Foundation Trustee.

From Wink Folk an interesting letter: "This Simimer has moved along rapidly. (The older 1 get the faster time flies, which I daresay is true of all the Stalwarts and Lovelies.) To Nashville in June for the wedding of a niece. Then, in August for the wedding of her brother, also in Nashville. I'm sure I don't need to say that I welcome anything that takes me to NashviUe. However, I would prefer not to have to go in Summer because it knocks a few days off of swimming. Not so much for me, though I do enjoy our daily swim in the Sound, and I believe it does me good and helps me, too! But the main reason is Janet's love of her daUy (and sometimes twice daily) swim. A day without it is a day lost to her.

"Oh, you may be interested in my experience as a pincushion. That is, I've been going to an acupunaurist for my back. I have had treatments and Janet thinks he is doing me good, but I am not at all sure he is. I am asked here all the time 'Does it hurt?' The answer is 'Not a bit.' The only discomfort is an itch in two or three places, but it is easUy endured. The first time. Dr. Kamp used 7 needles, then 14, then 18, then 19, then 24 twice, and the last time 27! No after-effeas. This last time he even stuck needles in my left ear-lobe. The needles stay in for 10-12 minutes.

"The item in your September bulletin on the Crommelins is a beautiful tribute to John and his brothers. I knew 'em all, thanks to my d.o. tours at the Academy . . . And I should like to add something about John from the book. The Big E,

by Commander Edward P. Stafford ('43) . . . 'When men think of ENTERPRISE they most often think of Crommelin. The Big E's own special close and efficient relationship between ship's company and air group had been forged largely by Crommelin — the pilot's pilot who was also air officer and then exec. ENTERPRISE would be just another ship without John Crommelin.'

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"All of the best, and now for the beach. Sincerely, WINK." West Coast News On 23 September the San Diego Area group of '23 met at the NAS North Island. Present for the lunch and meeting were: Andy and Nels Anderson (direct from Pensacola) Murr and Gala Arnold, Madge and Barrie Chapman, Mike Connelley, Louise Hederman, Emelie and Bill Lemly, Mac and Mickey McKinney, Al Olney, Mabs and Speed Rodgers, Bunny and Curt Smiley, Margaret Willett, and Ralph Woods.

Many months ago, Andy Anderson labeled Nels and himself as the "Roaming Catholics." To prove it they moved from Coronado to South Carolina, to Virginia and to Florida in a period of about two years, so I wasn't surprised at all to see them at our lunch today. They had just arrived from Pensacola yesterday and will now be with us again.

Hurrah and welcome to the Andersons. After 12 October their address is scheduled to be 801 C Ave., #15, Coronado CA 92118.

Frank Good called from Camp Pendleton on 15 September. He and Jessie were staying there a few days before heading back to Texas. They had just finished a long tour to the Pacific area.

Frank was very much involved with setting up memorials commemorating past battles on various islands of the Pacific. We hope to get a better report of his activities soon.

A warm congratulatory message on an aimiversary card from Jewel and Kit Carson informed us they have six great-grandsons! That sounds like a record for our Class. Can any of you equal or beat that?

24 Sec'y and Columnist, Mr. Robert A. Keyer, Box 7234, Richmond VA 23221 E. Coast Sec'y, RAdm H. B. Miller USN (Ret) W. Coast Sec'y, VAdm. C. E. Ekstrom USN (Ret.) Percent Members: 88 The Executive Committee — Howie Collins, Tich Tichenor, Bob Keyer, Bob Sutliff, Rollo Wilson, Wally Peterson and Swede Elkstrom — extend the Season's Greetings and wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We should count our blessings and remember those near or dear to you who may be suffering from any of the maladies to which the elderly are subject.

Pop Seaward writes: "Because of getting older, we have moved to a Retirement Home; Address: 1801 20th Street (Northwest B-22), Ames lA 5(X)I0." Pop says "don't know how many NROTC graduates have been selected for rear admiral but the last Board selected one of his former NROTC students and the University of Iowa is pleased and proud."

Two of our World travelers, Winnie and Howie Collins, made a business trip in late October and early November to Spain and Portugal for Corn Products Corporation.

Stalwarts of discontinued '24 monthly meetings at O'Donnell's still manage from time to time to get together for lunch on the fourth Wednesday.

Due primarily to the efforts of Ed Rawlins, Bill Bullis, Fred Bell, Lee Herring and Wally Petersen this happened in August. Fred Bell brought a book on the War between the States. Fervent and eloquent discussion about exploits of their ancestors came from the Southerners.

Petersen could have said that his grandfather, at a tender age, tried to enlist as a drummer boy but was rejected. Petersen from Iowa, asked, "Who won the War?" and was promptly booed down by the Southerners who were in majority.

George Devens, in the Lucky Bag, wrote of his roommate Ralph Baldwin, "May his cheery smile never cease to light up his countenance." Those of '24 present at a recent New England luncheon can attest to the granting of George's prayer.

Although out of touch with the Navy for some time, Ralph quickly found himself back in the fold as he recalled Old China Hand days. His smile became even wider when the Old Army-Navy Club Manila came to mind as he recalled going ashore from RAMAPO for evening refreshments. Also based in Manila at this time was the 36th Destroyer Division whose residency in the Bay was of such duration the officers felt they possessed squatter's rights to the famous long bar. To ensure that newcomers were aware of the 36th's priority, they were always greeted by a chorus which rang out: "We're the boys of the Thirty-six, We're not so very neat.

And, we seldom wash our feet; We belong to the scum of the earth.

And we're always looking for drinks; Oh, we're the boys of the Thirty-six, And, who the hell are you?"

After which the first drink was on the 36th!

Most of us think of Otz Tracy as dean of chemical engineers or as coxswain of the Junior Varsity Crew in 1921-1922 season. But not fully, says Otz. The only chemical course he ever had, he says, was as a midshipman — which we all had. Upon graduation he drew TRENTON based in Philadelphia. Clay Drexler drew WYOMING based in New York. They agreed to swap. Was that Luck or Fate? We often forget that resignations were welcomed following the Washington Disarmament Conference in 1924. Otz resigned in 1925 and took a job as draftsman with Solvay Process Co. in Syracuse. After a few weeks, the chief engineer said, "Tracy, I don't know what you are good for but you're certainly not a draftsman." So Otz was assigned to work with a. young MIT graduate whose task was to expand Solvay's daily soda ash production from 1200 to 1800 tons. This required the latest chemical engineering developments to achieve high efficiency and low costs required, but like aU new designs there were bugs. Otz's assignment was to get rid of the bugs, which he did.

In 1927 Standard Oil Co. (NJ) had obtained the patents and know-how of the German Chemical Giant, I.G. Farbenindustrie, which, in its laboratories, had developed processes to liquefy coal and to make synthetic rubber by converting the gas produced in the coal conversion to the principal raw material for Buna rubber. Esso was concerned about future supplies of rubber, then available only from the Far East. (Without rubber tires who would buy gasoline?) A joint venture Esso-IG Company was formed to build a semi-commercial demonstration plant in Baton Rouge where ample supplies of low-cost natural gas was available. Otz had leamed of this development and in 1930 he knocked on Esso's door.

Hired he was, and sent to Baton Rouge where he found his MIT friend from Solvay working on the same project, designing the new plant. It became Otz's job to build, to staff, to operate it. By 1935 the process had become eminently successful and the Germans went home to build commercial plants. By 1939 Esso had begun to build plants to make two types of synthetic rubber. Buna and Butyl. Esso also urged the government to sponsor four 10,000 ton plants to provide sufficient rubber to demonstrate its usefulness in tires. This

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development provided the base for the vast synthetic rubber program which accelerated to flank speed after Pearl Harbor.

During this critical period, Otz was responsible not only for the operation of these plants but with the commercial development of other chemicals from petroleum. It was this work which provided the foundation for today's immense petrochemical industry. Bouncing back and forth to New York, Otz successively became general manager of Esso's chemical business, president of its chemical marketing company, then vice president and director in charge of refining and eventually president of Esso Standard Oil, Co., now Exxon.

In 1960 Standard Oil merged its domestic operating subsidiaries into a new company headquarterd in Houston. Otz chose to remain in New York and he retired after 30 years service. Retire?

The day following his retirement Otz joined W.R. Grace Co. as a director and executive vice president in charge of its extensive chemical operations.

But, finally, he did retire, although continuing as a consultant and director emeritus. Occasionally loaned out to Washington in 1951-1952, Otz served as director of the chemical division of the Defense Production Administration. And, over the years, he has served on the boards of directors of many large corporations.

Now, really retired, he goes to his office only four days a week, spending Fridays and weekends at his beautiful home in New Jersey with its 17 acres requiring his care. When people ask him if he is a chemist, he laughs and says "HeU no — I'm just an old fashioned plumber."

Lazells now at Jackson, Mississippi, had as their guests at a summer cottage at Harvey Cedars, N.J., the Wallers and Tom Moore. Late summer the Wallers "blasted off" for Southern Ireland at Ashford Castle near Galway Bay. From there to Dublin and on to England to Slimbridge and London.

Vinson Hall Meeting on 23 September: As Otz Tracy said of the Greenwich, Connecticut Meeting reported in the November Shipmate: "You shoulda bin there." Present were: Helen and Mike Bradley, Lois and Bill Bullis, Winnie and Howie Collins, Edith and Tom Dyer, Alice FarreU, Dot Hartwig, Adele and Lee Herring, Marie and Bob Keyer, Kay Lockhart, Fanny and Wally Petersen, Ed Rawlins, Edith and Gene Rook, Mary and Bob Sutliff, Dottie and Murray Tichenor, Irma Topper, and Martha and RoUow WUson. The group voted for a 60th Reunion to be held if possible in the Spring of '84. The Keyers were guests of Martha and Rollow Wilson before the meeting and noted by chance on the wall in their bedroom, "The opinions expressed by the husband in this household are not necessarily those of the Management." Blaine Miller, oldest son of Mary Louise and Min Miller, was married 26 September.

Ralph Mills called in mid-September saying under the 1908 Section of September "you wUl find my picture, and I did not recognize myself, but Beth, my wife, did. Was then aide to RAdm. James. Also, James Spencer Mills, our son, was joined in marriage for the first time, with a young lady from Leicester, England. Jim has lived on the continent for some years and the couple will reside at St. Tropez, France. Jim is an established author."

Ralph gave us the information that Bly Bliesener was physically having his ups and downs. Bly would like to hear from Classmates and if he cannot reply at the time, Anna Irene will.

In late September Honor and Savvy Crampton were back in the States. They flew from here to Venice, Italy and boarded MTS ORPHEUS at Venice and sailed from Civiavecclina to Istanbul 72

and back to Venice-distance 2,998 nautical mUes. In Greece, Honor Crampton climbed to the top of the AcropoHs. Swede Ekstrom tells us Helen Ritchie has been "out of action" due to temporary iUness but otherwise "unusual things" in California have been going along "normally."

World Problems received attention and plans for solution at late September lunch in New York attended by Otz Tracy, Min Miller, Howie Collins and Sam Singer.

Ed Woodyard had a temporary illness in late September and received separate visits from Helen and Hans Baldwin and Ralph Baldwin. Stan Denmead Kolb reports Bill Davis, Bert Kalisch and he were roommates plebe year. Denmead also tells us that in a recent talk with Bert Kalisch, Bert reports himself in good health and enjoying life.

Experts among tennis fans throughout the country who followed the American Open Matches, Flushing Meadows, in September kept a sharp eye on a young lady, Barbara Potter, who was seeded eleven. She has participated at Wimbleton, has won several well known tournaments and at this year's American Open she volleyed her way up to the semifinals. Her followers expect her to continue her upward cUmb. To achieve her high standing she has held her matriculation at Princeton in abeyance for the time being. Proudly following Barbara's athletic career is her grandfather, Hans Baldwin.

25 Sec'y Capt. George F. O'Keefe,, USN (Ret.) 2003 Glen Dr., Belle Haven Alexandria, VA 22307 Columnist: RAdm. Schuyler Pyne USN (Ret.) 259 Providence Road, Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 86 Well, here we are again waiting for that "jolly old elf" to show up with, we hope, good health and happiness for another year. Here's hoping!

Anyway, a very Merry Christmas to all members and affiliates of the Class of 1925 and to all our friends and associates whose roots He in the soil of our beloved Academy.

Again, the W. B. and A group has put on a superb coed luncheon, on 23 September at the Officers' Club in Bethesda. We had a good turnout of some 33 persons, but we did miss Bob McFarlane's Pat and Paul Crosley's bride, both of whom had other assignments which they could not skip. As compensation, Beulah and George O'Keefe brought his sister, whom some of us had met when we were midshipmen or young officers.

Others present with wives were Toon Benson, Ford, Johnson, Kent Loomis, MarshaU, Naquin, Pyne and Robinson. Other ladies present were Jean Burrowes and her special beau Bill Sullivan, Marge Broadley, Louise Clark, Jane Cronin, Barbara Delaney, Jo Hoffner, Neil Hurd and Tini Stryker. Of course, Anne Tonseth was there with Red Slaven, and Frank Karns came as a single.

Henry Ford announced that the annual Christmas get-together would be held at the O and F Club, USNA, on 8 December. There being no further business, we all just had a good time.

Bob Hogaboom wrote a note that he was sorry to miss the class party, but that he would be in the Blue Ridge mountains with his children and grandchildren at the time. We missed you. Bob, and thanks for your good wishes.

There was not a very large turnout of '25 at the first two home football games; just a few of the locals and only the Loomises and Frank Karns

from Washington. Ralph Sentman had a friend drive him down from his New Jersey place of abode for the Citadel game. Ralph looked and seemed fine — getting around very well in spite of his lack of mobility.

In early October Kay and Kent Loomis flew to New Orleans and took the DELTA QUEEN to

Vicksburg and return. A nice time of year for such a trip. Neil Hurd is planning a round-the-world trip in ROTTERDAM leaving New York in January and proceeding westward to Mexico, Panama, California, Hawaii, the South Seas, the usual East Asian ports, a side trip of an African safari from Mombasa, around the Cape, BrazU and home.

Sounds great, and she has promised us pictures, postcards and stories.

Bull WUliams' widow. Pinkie MitcheU, who Uves in Pittsburgh, Petmsylvania, has read Joe Stryker's book China Ensign and spotted Bull as the character whom Joe calls Mac Hardy and with whom Joe roomed while he was in the good ship PITTSBURGH. Pinkie also says she spotted other friends — named Classmates but she did not tie in the pseudonyms with the real names. As in the case with all people who have read China Ensign she was most enthusiastic about the book, ending up with the foUowing paragraph in which we heartily concur.

"With graphic detail Joe captured the exuberant, carefree, youthful ensigns and molded them into service-minded, dedicated officers in true Navy tradition. China Ensign belongs to a glorious era, and a grateful Pittsburgh gal says, thank you, Joe." If you haven't bought your copy we suggest that you order one through your local bookstore or from Vantage Press, Inc., 516 West 34th St., New York NY lOOOI; price, including postage, is $9.95.

Pinkie also sent greetings to the Class.

In our November notes we touched on the Classmates in the great state of Washington; since then we have received a great letter from Charlie Weeks outUning the activities of the Northwestern contingent of 1925 in recent times. First of all, the Weeks sponsored a summer picnic for the Puget Sound Alumni Chapter in July at their home in Couperville on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound.

In all, 50 people attended including '25ers Kay and Bruno Hammond, Kay and Lee Sugnet, Ted White and of course, Ginnie and Charlie. It must have been a great party from the write-up in the chapter bulletin, with lots of young people from 1960 and 1970 Classes.

The burden of Charlie's letter was the state of Classmates in the area. He reports that those who attended their picnic were in fine fettle. Bruno is up to his neck in the excellent cabinetwork that he does and is still teaching Spanish. Ted White is in good shape, but his wife, Mildred, who had helped get Charlie into real estate in 1970, is battling cancer. Charlie also called Grace and Sam Simpson in Cornwallis, Oregon, and they report as being in top-notch condition. All they want is to have more Classmates drop by on the way up and down the West Coast. A call to Pete Munroe, our Frank's son, revealed that Frank's widow, Martha is doing very well in her nursing home and now has a telephone installed in her room.

As a very nice gesture, Ginnie and Charlie visited Betty and Bruce Kelley in Tacoma. Although both have had their troubles, they are surrounded by a devoted family and getting along quite well. The Weekses had a very pleasant visit with drinks and a fine lunch.

As for the Weekses themselves, CharUe has had, as we reported earlier, four heart bypasses installed, but has made a remarkable recovery and is not only socializing to a good degree but is walkShipmate, December 1981

ing three miles a day. Ginnie is very much o.k. and the two of them are leaving for Europe in October to see the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Along with the Weekses we nominate Rebec and George Bains as newsgathers of the season as they went from Florida to CaUfornia, where they garnered aU kinds of tidings about Classmates. The basic purpose of their West Coast odyssey was for George to give away one of his granddaughters in marriage, so they flew out to L.A. in early September. WhUe staying with their daughter, Mary MacKinnon asked them to Laguna HiUs for cocktails which was followed by dinner hosted by Bob Clark, who also had Flo and Bill Standley in tow. After the wedding, the Bainses drove down to San Diego where they had cocktails at Doris and Cam Briggs' home, where guests included Mary and Jean Clark, Maude and Marvin West.

A splendid time was had by aU. Later, Marg Pefley had the group, adding Kathleen and Bevo Bond and George Purmont to the list, for cocktails, foUowing which they all went to the Officers' Club on North Island for lunch. On the way back to JacksonviUe, the Bainses stopped off in Atlanta to visit another daughter and to see two grandsons play footbaU at their high school. The older boy is a senior, a member of the NROTC, president of his class, a straight " A " student, a good athlete and is applying for an appointment to USNA. He sounds Hke the kind of young man we could use in our Navy.

According to George, the only other Classmate in JacksonviUe is R.F. (Mitch) Mitchell, who has a heart problem which seems to have been solved by the insenion of a pacemaker. George also adds that he and Rebec find their life in Jacksonville to be dehghtful and he plays golf regularly. Rebec has had eye surgery this past year and, although recovering nicely, is still restricted in her activity so that he is number one houseboy and chauffeur.

Another Florida Classmate, Kit Carson, has had a change of address, and he and Evie sold their house on the Bayshore in Pensacola and have moved to a retirement home caUed Azalea Terrace, where the accommodations are excellent and the food superb, as are their new friends. The new address is 9-A Azalea Ter., 1900 HUlview Rd., Pensacola FL 32504.

Kitty and Red Eye Coleman made a hurried trip to Aimapolis in mid-September to be present at their son Robb's marriage in the N.A. Chapel.

Robb and his bride Diana have both been married before and the wedding was "low key." While in Annapolis, the Colemans joined the Henry Fords for a dinner and tried to get the Pynes too, but with no luck. On the way down to Annapolis the Colemans attended Red Eye's 60th Norristown (PA) high school reunion where he was M.C. It was apparently an "old home week," for he saw many old friends. They had hoped to see the Shane Kings at nearby PhoenixviUe, but that did not work out.

In a series of communications, Charlie Silsbee has informed us that matters are somewhat the same with our Midwest Classmates. In a telephone caU, however, he said that BiH Gallery has not been too well lately and has had to back off on his extensive work with the Navy recruit programs at Greak Lakes. Charlie, as did we, had a nice letter from Bill Headden's widow, Helen, thanking him for the remarks that have been made about Bill in Shipmate and for memorials made in Bill's name. Charlie also sent in a couple of pictures in color showing how he had used a piece of the cloth made for our 50th reunion favors of ties and evening bags to make a number of articles of personal use. We cannot reproduce the colors here, but they are interesting, nevertheless.

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Several months ago we mentioned that Virginia and Vic Long's daughter Eleanor had been married in Coronado this past Spring. We now have more details. She married Mr. Joseph R. Walther, an Arkansas boy, who is now working at the Naval Station in San Diego. He did a hitch in the Navy during the Vietnam War. It must have been a very plush wedding, judging from the four-column spread that appeared in the Coronado Journal of 25 June.

Betty Lambrecht Vvas in Annapolis this past summer to make a contribution to the USNA Archives of a commission signed by John Hancock, a family heirloom. The archivist was very pleased to get it. We had a nice talk with her on the telephone and she assured us that all was well with her. She has a daughter who resides in the vicinity of Annapolis and whom she visits on occasions although she herself lives in Winter Park, Florida.

When we reported Betty Parker's death last month we said she was buried at the NA Cemetery on 2 October. She was indeed, and now that the service has actually been conducted we have details. It was a very beautiful graveside service officiated over by Chuck Greenwood '50, Senior Chaplain at the Academy, and attended by a good group of people including numerous classconnected persons from the Annapolis and Washington areas. Sally and Dave Tyree came up from Mathews County, Virginia, to join the mourners. After the services, Wes and Ralph Johnson '32, Butch's exec at one time and later his chief of staff, asked all hands to come to their new home to see Butch, a nice way to be able to express one's sympathy in person. Butch's plans are indefinite, but he thinks that he may visit friends on the West Coast and get around a bit before he decides.

26 Corr. Sec'y VAdm. W. R. Smedberg IH, USN (Ret.), "Secure," Box 178, Crystal River, FL 32629 Percent Members: 88 The CS and his Claudia wish all of you, and yours, a Happy, Healthy Christmas, even though it is hard to think about that date, as your corresponding secretary sits in the 82 degree sunshine of early October, already late for his 5 October deadline for the December Shipmate; but very happy to be back home in Crystal River.

Ben Custer, who reports on the "New York Remenant" (sic), tells of two outstanding accomplishments of Classmates recently. Henry Boorse has completed a scholarly study of the Declaration of Independence. As a member of the Philadelphia Bi-Centennial Commission, Henry had been asked to find the descendants of the man who had printed the Declaration. That there were no ordinary historical traces did not discourage Henry, though he was delayed thereby. That printer had mostly daughters, but Henry traced them to Kentucky, their descendants back to Virginia, and finally, through church records and other assorted clues he produced the survivors and the table, on which the Declaration had been laid out, in time for the main celebrations. As a consequence of all his research Henry decided that some of the history of 'who wrote what' was in error, which he attempts to set straight in his monograph.

The other Classmate who keeps on contributing is, despite his 80 years, Leonard Branneman who

had some 25 of his more than 200 paintings displayed this Summer at the Lynn Tracy Gallery in Boston. As a sideline hobby, Len also builds toy automobiles which run on solar energy.

Ben Custer regretted missing the 55th Reunion but had his daughter and child from Europe visiting at that time. He said that his "French" grandson spent the Summer with him and Betts, being 'intergrated' into sailing, tennis and swimming at the Riverside Yacht Club by his American cousins.

As a result of an intensive follow-up by Busey and Smedberg on the many letters returned as undeliverable, we found several who had known where they were all the time but had not realized that the Alumni Association had lost them.

"High" Brown was one of those, located at 3009 S. Ocean Boulevard, Apt. 606, Highland Beach FL 33431, who immediately sent in his completed questionnaire, check and order for a book.

On September 23, Smedberg and Busey got together at Frank's home in La Plata for a discussion of the current status of what has been referred to for the past five years as the "Class History." Frank has very definitely "taken charge," and has with the assistance of Katz, Helmick, Bruton, Lovette and Cavenagh estabUshed the format and policies to be used in putting the book together and outlined the work still to be accomplished â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is considerable. For instance, our Classmates who served in destroyers, submarines and naval aviation appear in those three separate sections, but nothing at all has been done for those in the Marine Corps, those who served primarily in battleships, the specialists, etc. Frank is endeavoring to do something about them; a very difficult undertaking to which I, personally, can see no solution at this late date; too many are deceased, too much apathy apparent when additional information is requested from those who have furnished little or nothing concerning themselves. However, have patience; Frank wiU get the job done and the book will be of interest to you, to members of your families and to your descendants.

Ford Taylor and his bride; Cecil Burnside kibitzing

Harriet Gano and the Cavenaghs at the first game

During the Smedbergs' almost four-week stay in Washington, one or both of us were able to play golf with Cecil Buraside, John Sylvester and many contemporaries. Our golf date with Ford Taylor was rained out. We saw lots of Classmates at the first two Navy games in the Academy stadium and 73

a total of 41 of us were at the 22 September Class luncheon at Ft. Myer: Aitkens, Barkers, Cavenaghs, Greenacres, Katzes, Kelleys, Lovetts, Morrisons, Smedbergs, Stieglers, Sylvesters, Ford Taylors, O'Beirnes, Conways (Rita WiUingham), Cecil Burnside, Thelma Agnew, Ann Byrne, Grayce Fravel, Eloene Griggs, Harriett Morgan, Marge Lyman, Harriett Gano, Frank Busey, Benny Helmick, Val Havard, Charlie Strain, Mario Vangeli.

The C/S has received a communication from Joseph A. Forest, USNA '55, who left the Navy after four years, went to Stanford Law School, and has been practicing law in the San Francisco Bay area, regarding a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for his parents, Capt. "Savvy" Forest and Eloise on 17 October 1981 in Novato, California, given by their son Joseph, his wife Linda, their four grandchUdren, and their great-grandson. The F.X. Forests have been living quietly in Belfast, Maine, in peaceful retirement. Welcome to the Golden Circle, Savvy!

Marusia Asserson has written to express her thanks to the Class for their sympathy, many letters of condolence in remembrance of her WiUiam, and for the gift of one year's subscription to Shipmate. (In accordance with the Class policy for deceased members of the Alumni Association C/S.) The sad news this month is three-fold. Rosemary Greenslade died on 28 September and was buried in the Naval Academy Cemetery, with Jack. The Class sends sympathy to her son and daughter.

The Washington Post reported the apparent murder on/about 27 September, of Albert G. Mumma, II (22) grandson of Carmine and Al, whose mangled body was found in the trash bin of an apartment house in Washington. Our deep sympathy to his mother and father and to Al and Carmie.

And, in a letter to the C/S from Mazi Jackson, a longtime friend of our Classmate, Ralph Dempsey Smith and his Marie, Marie's death of a heart attack on I August 1981, was reported. Marie and her second husband, Russell Lynch, were living in Ventura, California, at the time of her death.

She is survived by Ralph's son, R. D. Smith, Jr., of Santa Monica and a daughter, Susan, of Ventura, and six grandchildren. The Class extends sympathy to Ralph and Marie's children.

Short Splices It has been reported to the C/S, in Washington

by Ray Thompson, NA '33 and himself a great swimmer, that, in August 1981, our Classmate Art Rule at the National Masters AAU Swimming Championships at Canton, Ohio, won FIVE events, establishing National Meet Records in every freestyle event; 50, 100, 200 and 400 meters.

That is something we can all be proud of; perhaps realizing that all of us are not as old as we think.

Also, while in Washington, the C/S received a phone call from Otto Livdahl, who had been convalescing from surgery at Bethesda, saying that he was feeling great, had played several games of golf during his recovery period, including several with John Sylvester, and was about to return to their home in Sky Valley, with its lovely golf course at 3700 feet, for the remainder of September.

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27 Sec'y, Capt. Herbert F. Eckberg USN (Ret.) 1927 Pendennis Drive Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 89 This is my first effort at writing the column as class secretary. I hope that I can do as well as my predecessors.

1931 must have been a good year for marriages.

Among those celebrating their fiftieth recently are the Louds, the Mahers, the Moores and the Virdens. Frank Virden writes that he and Kay joined others of '27 in the Moores' celebration — the Boulwares, Davies, Mildred Kaitner, Mildred Garcia, Russilles and Tagues.

The Annapolis-Washington group held its bimonthly meeting at the " O " Club in Bethesda on 24 September. Bob Barnes substituted for Don Griffin (who was out of town) in chairing the meeting. Reports were given on the status of some of our ailing Classmates and there was some discussion of the 55th.

The attendance was good — 19 Classmates, 15 wives, 4 widows and 3 guests. Eleanor and Tom Green were in the area, visiting their daughter, Mary Jo.and son-in-law, Richard Horan, who came as their guests. Ileana Henderson came as the guest of Blinn Van Mater. Others present included Betty Barnes, Louise Bennett, Bev and Ruth Brister, Frank and " M " Bruner, Gordon Caswell, Smut and SaUy Cortner, Tim and Alice Donahue, Eleanor Fitzwilliams, Gina Gleim, Joe and Mimi Hazen, Pat and Sue Henry. Bob Hinners, Eddie and Marie Herron, Miles and Tayo Hubbard, Marty and Caroline Lawrence, Bill and Elizabeth Leahy, Joe and Ruth Maher, Bob and Bert Quackenbush, Carl Steiner, Sully and Mildred SuUivan and Betty Zahm.

Tom Hamilton back "home" in Navy's Stadium for the E. Kentucky game

Emmie and Tom Hamilton were here for the first football game and were greeted by their many friends in the area. Tom believes the team looks promising and that we will BEAT ARMY! The Northern California CLAN — USNA Alumni Association-Class of 1927 held its fall gathering at the Fleet Admiral Nimitz Club on Saturday, 19 September 1981. Those reporfing in were: Betty and Heinie Armstrong, Lorene and Chariie Beasley, with son Capt. Charies T. Beasley in tow (USNA '57). "Jans" was on leave enroute to his next station as Fleet Plans Officer, N6, CINCPACFLT, PH. Nina and Ernie Blake, Rosie Boyd, Helen Dyson, Mary and Claren Duke, Rosie Goyette, Bill Gullett, Johnita Heald, Kay Heinlein, Helene and Gene Lugibihl, Gwen and Al Mayfield, Helen and Jim McKinstry, Laura McDaniel, Helen Todd, and Barbara Wickhorst. It being a warm day, all hands arrived ahead of time for the replenishment period.

The business of food commenced at I2I5, and this involved a delicious shrimp stuffed avocado.

(The Club is famous for its soups and salads.)

Heinie A., stUl a reluctant CLAN CHIEF, then reported that the newlyweds of the Clan, Beverley and Marshall Smith were to have made their debut, but Marshall had suddenly become ill and was placed on the binnacle list. We missed them and sent off a get-well card signed by all hands.

Get-weU cards were also signed and sent to: Bob Ford, who had just undergone a triple heart bypass at the Stanford Medical Center (all went well and he was later discharged to home), Argyll Buckley is home in Cupertine, California — quite laid-up following his serious stroke; Don Hilton who sent a nice letter explaining that due to his advanced emphysema he does not get out of his home; Earl Patterson — still remains in the Pleasanton Convalescent Hospital following his severe stroke of some years ago.

Absent but excused were: Count DeKay — who sent his usual news letter of the affairs in Carmel as a Sect, of the CLAN. Tiny and Count did shake loose from Pebble Beach long enough to take part in the housewarming in Russian HiU home of their niece and nephew. Phyllis Chappell is doing weU and sent her greetings to the CLAN. Bea and Joe Earnshaw were as usual busy entertaining guests, mainly children and grandchildren. The Count has found that 9 holes of golf is his limit, but promises to see us at the 55th.

Sunny and Frank June are off to visit Denmark via Ireland. They plan on finding traces of Frank's relatives in Denmark around the Isle of Als, near the SE corner of Jutland. The trip will take about a month. Virginia Walsh sent a nice note explaining that in her area, furniture is delivered only on Saturday morning so she was stuck with waiting.

Lillian Henry says that she is weU and keeping busy working as a volunteer at the hospital at Twain Harte, California. Dottie Truslow from Santa Rosa that she is still working to relieve some of the muscles she damaged during her fall of last December. She planned to visit her sister in Georgia in October.

News from the outside featured two nice letters from our President, Tom Hamilton. He lamented the fact that '27 is losing members at an increasing rate. Congratulations to Madeline and Harry Hummer on their 50th! Tom then congratulated the workers of '27 who were able to bring our donations up to $19,063, from 192 donors to the Annual USNA Alumni Fund Drive.

Ed Eckelmeyer sent a letter in which he expressed envy of the CLAN in that we were able to muster a goodly crowd at our gatherings, whereas the Long Beach crowd is spread widely, on all points of the compass.

In the Town HaU Session, by show of hands, a goodly number are to be counted on for attending the 55th — so, GiU Richardson, bring on the dope!

The Beasleys are enjoying "Jans" visit while keeping him busy. He gave us a rundown on what is going on in the Fleet. Of great interest was his talk about the plans for NEW JERSEY. It was decided that the next GATHERING OF THE CLAN would be for luncheon at the same club on January 16, 1982 and that all hands would attend.

Ed Eckelmeyer writes that after a hiatus of three months during the summer, the L.A. Class group resumed luncheon meetings on 25 September at the " O " Club, NOB, Long Beach. Present were: Dutch Woelfel, BiU Kern, Red Scoles, Bill Nation, Harry Tallman and Ed Ecklemeyer. Bill Nation drove down from Bakersfield, which is a pretty good trip, so he is not seen every month. Usually Shipmate, December 1981

his wife Clara comes along to keep him company, but she was under the weather and couldn't make it.

What other news I have is not especially good.

We got word about week ago that Billy Knight was in intensive care at the UCLA Hospital and that her condition was very serious with a hean attack.

This was her third trip to the hospital since March.

She is still in the hospital and likely to be there for some time. Fred Leatherman had another fall from a ladder and has a broken leg, just below the hip. This is his second fall and he has been on the binnacle Ust so often that we have not seen him in months.

The group wjis to meet again on 30 October for lunch.

One last note — Johnny Hines has suffered another stroke and is in the Devon Manor Nursing Home, 255 Lancaster Ave., Devon PA 19333.

He would like to hear from you.

55th Reunion, Del Coronado Hotel, March 24-28, 1982.

Few of you probably know that the Del Coronado Hotel has been named not only a California Historical Landmark, but now, also a U.S. National Historical Site, the latter being administered by the U.S. National Park Service. That doesn't mean that People like Otie Gregg, Ernie Blake, Walter Price and Tom Hamilton still can't get away with murder there, as they did when they were young Ensigns; now if they try, its National Historical murder!

About 75 Classmates and wives have indicated that they wUI take the Tiajuana Tour and lunch on Friday, March 26, while on Saturday, March 27, another 150 or so are going on the Harbor Excursion (Luncheon) cruise in M.V. MARIETTA. This »iU be a guided two-hour cruise of the waterfront. Those who have signed up for it will be absolutely AMAZED to see the development that has taken place over the past twenty years. Now a very snazzy Passenger Terminal is being planned for construction at the foot of Broadway for the use of an increasing number of cruise liners which visit San Diego.

M.P.I, (maximum personal involvement) Reunion Theme!

28 Corr. Sec'y Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 121 Glen Oban Dr., Arnold .MD 21012 Florida Corr., RAdm. R. N. Noi^aard USN (Ret.) 121 N. Phelps Ave., Winter Park FL 32789 West Coast Corr., RAdm. W. A. Cockell USN, (Ret.) 3222 Browning St., San Diego CA 92106 N. Eastern Corr., Capt. R. O. Burzynski USN (Ret.) Box 145, New Castle NH 03854 Percent Members: 91 John Urquhart reports the death of Ray Hardenbergh in Santa Barbara on 12 September.

John received the sad news from Ray's younger sister. Sue Butkus. She reponed that Ray had been in good spirits in spite of his diabetes, and always had a sense of humor — and he loved the Navy!

Ray was John's roommate at the Academy untU he left at plebe mid-year due to bad eyesight.

John says: "We went to Schadman's together — a tough prep school! Ray was an Army brat. I would always go by and see Ray whenever I was in Santa Barbara — the last time was March '80."

John also reports that he visited two BLC widows in Virginia Beach: Ruth (.Mrs. Ned) Hannegan and Ruth (Mrs. Chick) Renard.

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Lilly Dodge regrets that he will be unable to attend the 55th Reunion: he has to use crutches to get around now as his broken hip has failed to heal after the operation. His wife, Francis, died in February 1978, about the time of the operation.

Lilly says: "ReaUy not sorry for myself, but present existence would be pretty much an exercise in futility if it were not for my children and 11 grandchildren. Had planned to go to the last reunion with Beans Wakefield (Beans died 12/31/75); and I didn't want to go alone."

Slim Quilter writes to John Urquhart from China: "We arrived at Pekin in a CAAC Boeing 747SP aircraft 100% full. Nonetheless, honey buckets, man/woman drawn carts, and spitting persist. China Tourist organization does a good job. Food (Chinese, except for breakfast) very good. Accommodations mostly good with some exception. Twenty-two in our group, mostly our age. A great remembrance trip."

New Yorker. He describes the officers on the LCIL he was riding to the Normandy landing: 'A Navy commander, handsome, slender and with prematurely white hair and black eyebrows, was C.O. of the Naval beach battalion which would go in to organize boat traffic on a stretch of beach as soon as the first waves of infantry had taken over. He was Eugene Carusi, an attorney in Washington. During the landings. Gene was wounded, and Liebling wrote: 'Carusi says that he was lying outside the dugout awaiting evacuation next morning, when one medical corpsman said to another, 'No use taking that white-haired old s.o.b. He won't make it.' It made Gene so sore he ordered them to take him. They got him back to England and he survived.' " Matt continues: "I can imagine the salty language Gene used that Liebling couldn't put into print! It was good to see Gene at our 50th — white hair, slender and handsome. I suppose Gene knows that he was mentioned several times in Liebling's book. It was good reading." ^^^^^^^^•i^-^^v^i

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In San Diego: Limey Cockell, Steve Armbruster, George King, "PG" Stokes, George Huff, Cedric Hornby PG Stokes writes from Georgia: "After my tour' of duty as president of the Fellowship Bible Class (some Classmates will be surprised at this!) at the end of August, I took off on a three-week trip that took me to Fairbanks, Alaska, to see my daughter and granddaughters, and to take in the sights of that beautiful country. The flowers were in abundance and the weather delightful.

"I then went to Pacific Palisades (Reagan country) to see my grandson — who had lost his father: my son, Phil, Jr., three months before my Emmy Lou had passed away. Then to Tucson, to see Acey Burrows. Acey lost his Gloria back in January, but is coming along well, and I enjoyed Acey's hospitality and Tucson's fine weather.

"From Tucson to San Diego to attend the 18th Reunion of the cruiser USS PHILADELPHIA. I was

amazed by the number of people who remembered me, even though I had been attached to the Admiral's staff as communications officer, and later as flag secretary.

"While in the San Diego area I had a delightful dinner and evening with the TA Smiths, and then got in touch with George King who was visiting the area. Through his charm and magic, he pulled together a group of '28ers for luncheon at the Adm. Kidd Club in mid-September. Of course the luncheon was enhanced by the spouses of George, Limey Cockell and George Huff. I was truly blessed to gather with five other members of the BLC — the most since the last Crabtown reunion we attended. Cedric Hornby was so kind to come to my hotel (USS PHILADELPHIA Reunion Headquarters), transport me back and forth, and bring me up-to-date on his doings of the last decades.

And so, back to Atlanta with the thought: May the hinges of friendship never grow rusty!"

Our Pres., Mac Leary, enroute to New Zealand, Australia, and other places, regrets that he and Kay were not able to get to the '81 Homecoming.

Matt Radom, as an avid reader in the Summer, especially in Vermont, gives us this interesting report on BLC's Gene Carusi: "1 came across A.J. Liebling Abroad, in which the author describes his experiences in WWII as a correspondent for the

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Limey Cockell reports: "Ship reunions in San Diego recently brought PG Stokes to greet his shipmates from the cruiser USS PHILADELPHIA, and George King to reminisce with those from the cruiser USS SAVANNAH. On short notice, a few members of the BLC got together for lunch at the Adm. Kidd Club in mid-September. Present were: Steve Ambmster, AUce and Limey CockeU, Cedric Hornby, Eve and George Huff, Georgina and George King, and PG Stokes."

Limey had a letter from Greta (Mrs. George) Fritschmann saying she purchased a mobile home last Winter, and settled in Pomona. Her address is 301 E. FoothiU, Sp. 164, Pomona CA 91767

Lester Bruton Sands

Please see herewith the picture of Lester B. Sands, whose obituary appeared in the October issue of Shipmate. His outstanding career as an educator was outlined therein; once again, our deepest sympathy to his wife Carol of Ventura, California.

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Sec'y RAdm. Cal Laning USN (Ret.) 6404 Lakeview Dr., FaUs Church VA 22041 Corr. Secretaries: So. Cal., Cdr. Bill Darnell USN (Ret.) 2003-224 Bayview Hts. Dr. San Diego CA 92105 No. Cal., RAdm. Dick Ballinger USN (Ret.) 25 Teal Rd., Belvedere CA 94920 Florida, RAdm. Daniel Carlson USN (Ret.) Doral Mobile Homes, VUla No. 17 Clearwater FL 33515 Percent Members: 86 That old bullied beef farmer Frank Schwable pushed off answering our letter on to Bev this year.

The news is that last year, after 26 six years of raising cattle on a lovely farm in Northern Virginia, they closed out the operation and moved to the nearby small town of Purcellville. Bev says it was quite a wrench, but now they are near their daughter and her two little red-headed daughters.

Last month they took the "local" ROYAL VIKING cruise, up the St. Lawrence ("like the Norwegian fjords") and back by way of Bar Harbor, Boston, and Newport. Bev was suprised to learn that the "Breakers" of our midshipmen days had been "staffed by 48 servants." How else could three hundred '29ers have been served tea in 1926?

Watching the recent meeting of the National AUiance of Businessmen in Washington, concemed >yith lessening the rising rate of unemployment, we wished that Saint Angelo were still with their management. On occasions of meetings of NAB we would see him. Since moving to Honolulu he has been beyond even the reach of mails.

The recent legislation changing the tax and inheritance law affects the planning of many of us.

Benny Katz has compiled a brief of changes affecting his "survivor guide," which many of you have. Write your secretary for a copy.

We are sad to pass the news that Johnny Walker (Calvin) succumbed to a heart attack on the second of October. He had written just a month ago that "there was little news this way, as I have had to curtail most of the activities that are interesting or fun." And he added that nothing should be printed about it. He and Dotsy enjoyed their Asheville residence for over thirty years. Johnny was buried there. No news from Dotsy. We have had a shocking loss of good men this year.

Peggy Dye has written, thanking Will's friends for their help and for the Class contribution to the Heart Fund.

We have a good letter from Mildred and Ed Dodson telling us how the SS R V WINDBAG can reach Daytona Beach by water. Thanks, but it will have to be next year as the WINDBAG will be climbing the Sierra Madres mountains by Mexican RR this Winter, hopefully to make the Mid-Winter Reunion. For an Alumni lunch Ed has to drive all the way to Orlando.

In May, Polly Warfield was married to retired lawyer Albert Ward in Baltimore. She sends "my best to CharHe's old friends." Her new address is 104 East Melrose Ave., Baltimore MD 21212.

The Mid-Reunion — 17 thru 19 February. By now you should have the prospectus and reservation blanks for your Mid-Winter vacation in Southern California. This is a rare chance to combine good weather, warmth, old friends and entertainment. The rejuvenated Del Coronado Hotel is as rococo and plush as Love Boat, and such a headquarters in the center of things is just right for us. The San Diego gang, at this writing (October) has lined up a welcoming, KT party at the 76

Bill Kabler with girl friends Vida Benson and Micky Laning North Island Club, a dinner dance at the Del, trips to the Wild Animal Park, Tijuana (on the remarkable new trolley Hne), Harbor cruise (see all the new ships), and Buck Brandley is arranging a golf tournament.

There will be no business meetings to take your time. Make this trip to SoCal your Winter Relief, for the scene offers the most varied entertainment at reasonable prices of any place in this hemisphere. You must see the '29 colony at Rancho Bernardo, a new extension to the United States. Make the 52'/i the heart of your winter plans.

From Kemp Tolley: "It was with real sorrow 1 read in Shipmate about one of the dwindling number of USS FLORIDA ensigns passing on: Will Dye. There were ten of us in the two gunrooms, each housing afive-incherand stacked pipe bunks, a few inadequate lockers, suitcase rack in the corner and a little head and shower. No matter how thoroughly we caulked the seams around the gun shutters the damn thing leaked streams in a seaway. When the water got high enough during the midwatch there would be a scream from Red Christie when it reached him in his bottom bunk.

Oscar, the gunroom cat, would by then be sitting on the table, at which we watched John McElroy and Schmaltz Giese play a thousand hands of draw poker, 499 to 501. OIlie Kirk and C. F. Miller were always griping about Form H. Clair Miller was aloft with the stars as assistant navigator. The rest of us were carefree J.O.W. & D: Jerry O'Donnell, Kemp Tolley, Mike Coffin. Of the ten, only McElroy, O'DonneU and Tolley are still on watch."

In last month's column we mentioned the description of extreme hazing at the Academy in the late '60s that was professed in James Webb's best-seller A Sense of Honor. In those months the grads faced immediate fighting in Nam, particularly the Marines. At an Alumni lunch we discussed this with a retired graduate of that time.

We were surprised to hear him confirm some of the descriptions, and to add isolated incidents of physical contact hazing. Talk with later grads seemed to indicate that the extremes have now died down. But this brings the wondering if these customs might be cyclic, and that our class action to bring to an end contact hazing, though constructive, may have been ephemeral. Discussion with Dean Dowling, brought the following comment: "One of the great regrets of my life; of a manifold number, I might add, is that I did not pursue with greater vigor and persuasiveness my harangue to the Class sponsoring the abolishment of hazing.

I am positive that the majority were with me 'deep down'; but I did not implement the translation of those sentiments into positive action. I have always maintained the notion that had we accomplished the goal it would have been uUimately of great satisfaction to all of us." As we remember it.

Dean, we were pretty effective in lessening the direct contact of hazing and even got called "chicken" by the larger Classes following us. Individuals might have persisted, but we have heard of no continuations of the mass-running gauntlets and such. What is the memory of you guys?

Corr Sec'y, Capt. Herbert H. Marable, USN (Ret.) 100 Askewton Rd., Round Bay, Severna Park MD 21146 Percent Members: 88 Word from Lee Boyle in San Diego tells of a lunch held by the Southwest Area Group on 11 September at the Commissioned Officers' Mess, Marine Recmit Depot. Attending: Lee Boyle, Fred Bradman and guest, O.W. Todd, Ed Brumby, Harvey Burden, Moon Chappie and guests. Dr. Richard Gilbert and Arturo Molina, Ray Conner, Mush Dornin, John Gragg, Ned Harrell, Frank Johnson, Chick Lawver, (your secretary is wondering if Chick has moved to San Diego), Jack Moreno, Ed Moring, Roy Newton, Ed Price, John Seargeant, and Harry Verhoye, Bill Snead please note — Capt. W. E. Moring (SC) USN (Ret.), 4343 Summit Drive, La Mesa CA 92041 would Hke a copy of '30's 40th yearbook. You must have one.

Bill! Lee reports that Johnny Kinert and George Heap have recently been hospitalized, but are OK now. Bob Trower was scheduled for hospitalization shortly after this note was received.

The Washington-AnnapoUs Area Group held a stag luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club, which, while small, was very relaxing for aU those attending: Mike Block (seldom seen around these parts). Bob Craighill, Andy Jackson, Towser Miller, Herb Marable, Chief Masterson, BiU Nelson, Gene Sands, and Bill Snead. Towser 'Chaired' the meeting with the following very heavy business — "Said one strawberry to the other, if we hadn't been caught in the same bed we wouldn't be in this jam!" That item of business terminated the meeting. In an attempt to further develop the information that Towser had sent me and I had partially used in the last paragraph of the November issue, I suggested to Towser that he come forth with some more dope. He responded by reminding me that I should have read what he sent me — so 1 did! — and this is the result — "Following the resume of Steve Moodie, Towser stated: "Stan Miller's background is maritimeorientated, but from the standpoint of the Navy rather than the Merchant Marine. Upon his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1930, he served on a battleship, two cruisers and two destroyers. Following the outbreak of World War II he saw action aboard AUGUSTA in the AlgeriaMorocco landings and attacks on Casablanca.

Transferred to the battleship, WISCONSIN as damage control officer, he participated in attacks on Luzon, Formosa, Honshu and Nansei Shoto, the assault occupation of Iwo Jima, raids on Okinawa-Gunto and in fleet operations against Japan. During his postwar Navy career, he commanded an attack cargo ship and a cargo-troop transport vessel. He also headed the engineering department at the Navy's General Line School in Newport, Rhode Island, and was assigned to the University of Pittsburgh for instruction in advanced petroleum engineering, earning a degree as Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering.

In 1954, he was appointed director of naval petroleum and oil shale reserves, reporting directly to the Under Secretary of the Navy. He served as director until 1960, and prior to his retirement from the Navy, as legislative liaison officer with the House Committee on Armed Services during the period from September 1960 through March 1961." An interesting career to say the least.

It is with profound regret that your secretary reports the recent death of Jean Miller, Towser Miller's wife, at the Bethesda Naval Hospital.

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Sec'y. Capt. Edward M. Day USN (Ret.) 6214 Winston Drive Bethesda MD 20817 West Coast Corr., RAdm. Andrew J. Hill USN (Ret.) 1295 Bangor Street, San Diego CA 92106 Percent Members: 88 Alcorn Beckmann, from whom we haven't heard in some time, writes that California's heat wave was just too much for him, and left him without enough energy to make the trip to the 50th Reunion . . . he says that if he had gone, he'd have needed an electric golf cart to get around. We're StiU waiting for the next quarterly "Beckmannaram" for more details.

Bob Beebe's latest design: she can cross the Atlantic and cruise the canals of France The season for travel is upon us, and Classmates yielded to the urge: — Francis and Ray Hunter, and Estelle Needham, are on tours to the Orient that »iU take them to mainland China, with a visit to the Great Wall; — Cari Mott has embarked on a very comprehensive travel program; Phase I saw him visiting Hawaii where he got together with Classmates, including Jim Peters; — Mary Lou and Tom Greene will join Ida and Eddie GuUbert on a journey that will take them to Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, and Djakarta; — Anne and Lew Lewellen have been on afishingtrip to the Gallatin River in Montana, the YeUowstone River, and the Green River in Wyoming; Lew claims a substantial reduction in the fish population as a result of his endeavors; — Linford and Bob Beebe drove from their home in Carmel, California, to the 50th Reunion, and on the retum journey stopped at Denver for Linford's art show there. Based on their experience.

Bob urges Classmates travelling in the U.S. to make the fullest use of Armed Services Lodges; he and Linford found them economical and convenient, and availability was much less of a problem then they had at first supposed. Of course, Bob's preferred mode of travel is by boat, and he sent us a photo of one to his most recent design, a 50-foot "canal mnner" capable of crossing the Atlantic and then operating on the European canal system.

Bud Daniels, who Uves in Hancock, New Hampshire (pop. 400) writes that the nearby town of Antrim (pop. 700) has adopted USS ANTRIM (FFG-20), the ship named in honor of Classmate Dick Antrim. A delegation from Antrim attending the commissioning ceremonies in Seattle presented the ship with, a plaque engraved: "Presented to the USS A.NTRIM (FFG-20) by the Citizens of Antrim, N.H." The local newspaper also had this to say: "A prominent local citizen wanted to make the Washington trek, but instead forwarded this letter to the ship's Cdr. William H. Wright, IV: 'Dear Captain: Our good neighbors of the town of Antrim, about 70 of whom we are pleased to have working here, have reported their adoption of your fine new ship, with a delegation to attend her Shipmate, December 1981

commissioning September 26, and asked me to communicate with you. I wish 1 were lively enough to go along, particularly because Dick Antrim was my Navy Classmate ('31). We all knew him as a fine gentleman and a very effective backfield person. I saw him once or twice after his release as a POW in 1945, and heard of his exemplary performance during that ordeal, which many did not survive, resulting in one of the three Medals of Honor to my Class.

'There is no doubt that you will have on board some of our products (chiefly instrument ball,bearings) in guided missiles, computers, engine controls and the like, which we have tried to make the best available. May they serve you well.

'With all best wishes to you and ANTRIM and ship's company. Sincerely, A. N. Daniels' " Mr. Daniels is Chairman of the Board of New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. Rusty Irons' son, Capt. John H. Irons (SC) USN, assumed command of U.S. Naval Supply Center, Pearl Harbor, on 30 July. Present at the change of command ceremonies were his proud mother, Jane Irons Guymon, and Jean and Levi Farrington. Our very best wishes go to John for a successful and rewarding tour in this important billet.

Johnny Webster, visiting in the Norfolk area, has retrieved another Classmate from the ranks of the "Unknowns"; Charles Gordon ('Sugar') Smith, who left us Plebe Year and went on to the University of Virginia. CharUe and Mary live at 127 Pinewood Road, Virginia Beach VA 23451; tel. 804/428-3114.

Dick Steere, business manager for our 50th Anniversary Yearbook, has submitted his financial report to Class Treasurer Johnny Webster, with a cheque returning $735.86 to the Class Fund. The total effort included production and mailing of both the 1979 Directory and the Yearbook itself.

Highlights of the report are: Number of copies from publisher 454 Cost per copy 31.48 Support from Class Fund $ 3682.38 (26%) Payments & Contributions from Members of the Class $10,256.00 (74%) Regretfully, we must report that Jim Weiler's widow, Rana, died early this summer; Ed Foster died at Camp Pendleton, California, on 10 September, and Jerry South died in Virginia Beach on 24 September. This brings to a total of 217 the number of Classmates known to be deceased; "Unknowns" total 53, and living Classmates number 296.

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Sec'y, Terrell A Nisewaner USN (Ret.) 7121 Helmsdale Road, Bethesda MD 20817 Percent Members: 85 "Here and There With '32" REMEMBER: A "50-Year After" book can be no better than the information submitted by the various members of the Class. Currently we are hurting a bit because too many have put in on the "back burner" as a project they will do tomorrow. Get those "biogs" in and now. Deadline for all material is 1 March 1982. And please send in recent pictures such as you, you and the wife, family and the like. As of this writing, two months before this publication will reach you, only slightly over a third of the Class have responded.

Perhaps that is not as bad as it sounds because that includes all the "bilgers," all the drop-outs and all the "turn-backs." We wish to cover everyone who was ever a member of the Class and that takes a lot of digging. If any of you know of anyone who is a member of the Class, but did not graduate with us, please let us know. Even a casual passing in the park, on the beach or when out on the town years past will give us something to work on. At least give it a thought and a good old college try.

In an effort to prod Classmates and give them a "reminder," we have been fortunate in activating the Alumni Fund Drive Committee of this past year. Don Thomas on the West Coast, George Rogers in the mid-West (Arkansas) and Brooks Harral on the East Coast are working with their respective "Agents" to pry a response out of the woodwork from procrastinating and sometimes reluctant Classmates and widows. If the "Agents" give their little group a real push, we should have great success, but we basically need the full cooperation of everyone. It is a big project. Let everyone get in on the act.

The planning for the "50th Reunion" is going along at full blast. Howard Prince has the situation well in hand, room reservations at the Holiday Inn in Annapolis are confirmed, but you will get a letter later covering that item plus what is expected of you. For one, you individually must arrange for your own football tickets and the reservations for the Friday night cocktail bash in Dahlgren Hall. Howard and his committee have arranged everything else for that super glorious October weekend. Leon Kintberger is arranging for a big tent (canopy) set-up on the parking lot for a superb "tailgate"session prior to the game. Not firm . . . yet . . . but it is in the planning stage and plenty of time is remaining. Also sharpen up your golf game before October 1982. We will have a Class match on the Naval Academy course on Friday morning, both the men and the distaff side.

No "sandbagging" please.

Our ranks dwindle one by one and it is with a real feeling of sorrow that we see another Classmate eulogized in a final service. On 19 September while driving back from the Post Office to his home in Churchton, Maryland, our super splendid meteorologist of the Class, Dimi Dimitrijevic, was hit by a truck near his home.

Dimi lingered on for a few days but there was massive brain damage and, after several operations, he finally succumbed on 23 September 198L Interment was in Arlington on 25 September with a host of Classmates and friends in attendance.

Seven Classmates and one long-time friend from Norfolk, Capt. Ed Carlson, acted as honorary pallbearers.

Dimi, who had lived in Churchton for the past seventeen years was an eager beaver member of the Class. For years he was a member of the Class Council, he was very active on the arrangements committee for both the 35th and the 40th Reunions in Annapolis, and a very conscientious attendee at all Class luncheons and home football games.

He was a hard worker who will be missed. For your C/S who has known Dimi since we were in the same "Boot Company" as apprentice seamen hoping to earn one of the slots in the West Coast Preparatory Class for the Naval Academy, it ends a long friendship dating back to the Summer of 1927. Sail on, old friend, in the clear skies and smooth seas you used to like to predict.

The sincere condolences of the Class go out to Gwen, who wiU continue to live at the family home in Churchton.

Despite admonishments to Don Thomas to take some action and keep the southern half of the West 77

Coast contingent in good health, we've lost another wonderful member of the Class from San Diego. Buri Bailey died 2 October 1981 in San Diego after a sudden flare-up of lung cancer. Burl had had the big C for years but it had been in remission and he was getting along fine until almost the very end. Doris, his widow, in accordance with his previously stated request, brought the body back for burial in ArUngton where simple graveside services were held on 7 October with Classmates and old Navy friends on hand for a final salute to a gallant guy.

In 1935 Burl married Marie Louise (Polly) Willard, sister of our own Chauncey S. Willard.

A great amalgamation of our Class resources, but Polly died shortly after Burl retired in 1962 and he later married Doris, a charming, vivacious widow living in San Diego. The heartfelt feeling of loss by Doris is also shared by the Class, and we can only wish her the best of health and happiness in the years ahead. And, as a parting thought, Doris, please consider yourself always a member of the Class.

The class luncheon at the Channel Inn in September once again honoring the start of the winter luncheons was an exuberant affair with twenty of the normal regulars in attendance. AnnapoUs was particularly weU represented with eight sturdy souls . . . Corky Ward, Jack Seager, Modoc Sunderland, Leon Kintberger, Jack Bandy, Howard Prince, Francis Foley, Count Ruckner and Dimi Dimitrijevic. A few rare tales told around the festive board, our wandering Jack Morse was a delight for sore eyes. Win Bailey was a surprise out-of-town guest from San Diego, and Francis Foley kept the proceedings well in hand. We left with the reminder that the October luncheon was the second big co-ed luncheon of the year. Unfortunately, and unbeknown to us at the time, this was the last Class luncheon for our wonderful Dimi.

Travel seems to be a part of life for many of the Class. Brute Dale writes in that they are enjoying the easy life in a large apartment complex near Stanford University with swimming pools, club house, health club and other numerous planned activities to keep them in shape. He reports that he is down to his 115 lbs wrestling and coxswain weight and enjoying good health, as is LyUa. With all the planned activities to keep in shape, they resort to a bit of travel as a variety in their Ufestyle. Their latest excursion was a trip to China with a group of train buffs. They traveled through China (Peking to Canton thence to Hong Kong) entirely by train visiting their five largest cities. Accommodations, food and people were great and the trains ran on time.

Our always active Jim Humrichouse is very '32 conscious and has been in touch with a company . . . "Militaria" of Tustin, California . . . to try to order a '32 blazer badge. Unfortunately they didn't have such a crest but Jim at their suggestion, sent them a detailed copy and they are making up a dozen for their inventory. Your C/S was interested in Jim's efforts and ordered one and both wiU be wearing them soon. Jim states that he will wear his for Homecoming in October '81 to show it off and do a little promoting. The Company is MiHtaria, 14691 Alder Lane, Tustin CA 92680, and the cost is $17.00 each.

Those in the Washington-Annapolis area are cognizant of his problems but out in the hinterlands they are not; hence one can state that our Jack Bandy has had a stroke that laid him a bit low. He is coming back slowly, ever so slowly, but now walks with a cane walker, slowly and with difficulty, but you can't keep him down. He at78

Bill and Marie Short at North Island

Jack Bandy in his "going away" outfit . . . June Week, 1932 tends all the luncheons, the football games and even the latest boat show in Annapolis. A few concessions are always made by the local authorities because he can't travel long distances, but he is still in there pitching. Someone recently sent in a great picture of Jack in his "going away" outfit during graduation week. It was too good to miss, so here you see Jack in another era.

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Don Van de Water and Bill Vanous in Prep Class Days . . . 1928

One of the "near members" of the Class was a Don Van deWater who has always maintained his deep interest in the Class of '32. It goes back a few years but we have an old picture of Don and Bill Vanous taken in Norfolk when they were in the East Coast (Norfolk) Naval Academy Preparatory Class.

If one looked very quickly and in the right spot on 6 October they might have caught a glimpse of Sevilla and Al Shinn as they paused briefly in their lovely home near Fort Washington before flying to Europe. Sevilla and Al spent the Summer, as usual, in the old family home in Martha's Vineyard and now with the onslaught of cold weather were heading south. However, the stay was a brief 48-hours before they took off to see their son and his family in Bern, Switzerland. Son James, formerly stationed in Trieste, is now political counselor at the American Embassy, Bern, Switzerland, and Sevilla wished to see the family and particularly the grandchildren before it got too cold.

Another character the local inhabitants of the Washington area almost got to see was John Spangler. John and Charlotte were touring the East Coast and had crossed off Williamsburg where John tried out the famous Golden

Horseshoe course and was headed for the Air Force game and thence northward to visit his daughter in York, Pennsylvania, when word arrived of the serious illness of his brother in Los Angeles. All plans were cast aside as he headed back West. On the next visit we hope that he is a bit more successful in holding off the emergencies.

Salem Van Every and Nan are another couple that occasionally seem to light in their lovely home town of Charlotte but are then off and running.

If it isn't a small Swiss chalet at Grandfather Mountain, it is the lovely resort of Hound Ears, a brief visit to Hawau or a golf tour in England.

One can readily think of tougher ways to while away the time.

The Fall co-ed luncheon for husbands and wives held at the Channel Inn in October as usual, was a great success with forty members rallying around four tables in a lovely room overlooking the Washington Channel. Present were Janet and Bill Stuart, Clair and Francis Foley, Les and Ralph Johnson, Babs and Count Ruckner, Mary Bruce and Howard Prince, Tinny and Bob Leonard, Lloyd and Emily Mustin, Margaret and Van Van Evera, Marion and Mel Yoimg, Nancy and CharUe Odend'hal, Bobby and Jack Lamade, Eddie and Andy Nisewaner, Peggy and Jim Collett, Al Parker whose wife Virginia was all wrapped up in DAR meeting and couldn't attend. Ski Sosnoski who was just getting ready to take off for Europe to visit old friends and pick up his automobile, Bobo Lyons our ever so faithful Virginia attendee, and Jack Bandy carefully escorted all the way up from Annapolis.

Two out-of-town guests were introduced and added greatly to the occasion. Henry Klinksiek drove down from Reading, Pennsylvania, and combined a visit to Walter Reed Hospital for an annual check-up with attendance at the luncheon.

He looked great and is enjoying life in Reading, although the Navy crowd in that city is sadly lacking. The biggest surprise of all was the arrival of Baxter Billingsley who last attended one of these luncheons so long ago that he thought Woodrow Wilson was stUI President. Looking smart and scholarly, Baxter was up from Tampa, Florida, doing a bit of research in the National Archives and Library of Congress when the thought occurred to him that the second Thursday of the month that was coming up was the date of the local luncheons. He hit it right on the head. Baxter has retired as a senior professor in the history department of the University of South Florida, but stiU serves occasionally as an "adjunct professor."

Basically, I think that that means he can pick his spots and not serve full time.

The distaff side among the widows was weU represented. Jane Moncure, as alert and snappy as ever from Arlington, the sparkUng Dottie James was escorted in from Alexandria, Ann Born escorted Jack Bandy up from Annapolis, and a big surprise was none other than Betty Lee Pressey Shipmate, December 1981

ing my last two years of active duty, I was stationed in Brooklyn, (NY) and our hardcharging Classmate, Bob Barnum, got me interested in the Navy League. When I retired in 1963,1 joined that 'Civilian Arm of the Navy' and would like to make a plea for all members of the Class not on active duty to do likewise. Tom Moorer is a good example of one who has. John Tyree and Dave Martineau likewise are members. In fact, as the Connecticut State President I asked Dave Martineau to head up our State Legislative Education and Public Relations Committee, and he is doing his usual commendable job. Admiral Haywood recently pointed out to all senior flag officers the great job that the Navy League is doing in obtaining citizen and legislative support for strengthening the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The Navy League has a continuing need for new members to strengthen its ability to support the Sea Services. It would be great if you could pass the word along." We'll look forward to getting a report of the Connecticut Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association activities at the Yale Bowl (with pics) from Dave Martineau, but don't mention the score of the game!

Berger who was just back from a two-month trip to the Far East and China and now says she has visited the Great Wall of China twice in forty years.

We are still missing a lot of Classmates and exClassmates in our search for biographies. Does anyone know of the whereabouts or have they crossed paths with any of the following in recent years: E. E. Burrowes, A. D. Caley, John D. Akstull, John "Firpo" Anderson, Charles M. Andrews, Harry A. Baldridge, Francis S. Bell, widow of Frank Bigaoutte, Charles F. Bliss, Frederick Bond, J. H. Boyle, Horace Brannon, Harry O. Caperton, Charles E. Clark, Paul J. Connor,.

John B. Conway, WilUam Culbertson, C. R. Cundiff, Frank M. Davis, Conrad L. Dixon, Robert E. DueU, James M. EUyson, Ralph W. Fackler, Carl F. Faires, Jr., George R. Fink, John N. Gilligan, James F. Grove, Rush B. Gunther, Thomas G. Hardie, Ivan G. HiUs, widow of John H. Hooper, John W. Hughes, John W. Johner, Frank I. Kerr, Charles H. Keyser, F. J. Kirch, CUfford Larson, Robt. J. Lawrence, John S. Maylater, John W. McCalla, widow of Douglas C. McDougal, Hudson L. Maguire, George W. Meyer, Glenn A. MiUiren, Robert A. Morgan, Francis J. O'Brien, Joseph C. Phipps, Wm. H. PragneU, John B. Read, Wm. E. Robey, Leon Rouse, John C. Saunders, Earl S. Schweitzer, widow of DeWitt Shumway, widow of Clayton R. Simmers, widow of John Spiers, widow of John G. Tennent, Robert D. Underwood, John R. Van Slyke, Donald A. Weaver, Vaughan B. Williford, John J. Willson and William T. Vrooman. There are a lot more, but surely that is enough for starters. Most of the above are "bilgers" or those who resigned early.

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Sec'y-Treas., Capt. Archie T. Wright, Jr. USN (Ret.) 4829 F. Sumner Dr. Washington, DC 20816 301/229-1963 Percent Members: 84 As we go to press for this issue, the leaves have turned all colors of the rainbow; the garden has been put to bed for the Winter; Michigan and Yale are behind us. Thank Goodness; and we in the W/A area are looking forward to our October luncheon meeting and Homecoming before we put away the five iron and get reacquainted with the snow shovel.

Eddie Fredericks writes that the S/D group held its 2nd Friday in September walk-in luncheon at the Adm. Kidd O'Club with 15 attendees, i.e., Monroe, PeUing, Clay MUler, Ed MiUer, EUiott RouUard, Gamon, MacPherson, Coye, Rumble, Charlie Duncan, Gibbons, Stuart, Foster (SF), and himself and reports items of interest from the group. George RouUard: first grandchild, a giri, Lisa Marie, born to son Jeff and wife in Carson City, Nevada, where Jeff is practicing law. Charlie Duncan: enjoyed taking Recmit Review at Orlando last January at SecNav Advisory Board meeting. Eagle Foster: enjoying San Diego's fine climate. Marty Gibbons: planned trip to Hawaii latter part of September. Tex Abbot: Vacationing in San Diego area, but did not make the luncheon. Ed and Fran Miller: planning a vacation on a working horse ranch in the Tehachapi Mountains.

Along with his check for his copy of the 50 YB, E. G. (Ernie) Campbell wrote us a very interesting letter from which the following is quoted: "DurShipmate, December 1981

Jim Reedy, Adelle Wright, Janet Strean, Chub Ruble

Burt Brown, Memsie .Madden, Henry Rumble, Jan Furlong Harriett Bethea, Maudie Fredericks, Jim Bethea

Weaver Garnett wrote a much-appreciated letter (and sent in his check for the 50 YB) upon returning to Whispering Pines in mid-September after attending the funeral services for Jack Walsh which were reported in the November Shipmate.

Since Weaver and Jack were very close life-time friends, C/Ms would want to read the following excerpts from Weaver's letter: "Jack retired a year and a half ago but due to a variety of medical problems, I'm afraid his retirement was not happy. He lost the sight of one eye due to a detached retina that proved irrepairable. Then last February he started having back problems diagnosed as disc difficulties. After many exams he had an exploratory in late May and they found extensive cancer. Molly and I and our daughter Nancy, whom he loved, visited him the first week in August. It was evident that he was dying, but certainly not expected to be imminent. Report of his death reached us down the coast of Northern Maine, so MoUy and I flew out of Bangor to Philadelphia and so were there with Terry and at the beautiful funeral. The Class was represented, in addition to us, by the Willie Seipts, the John Ramees, Bob Camera, and Bill Sublette. The service was appropriately Naval.

The Navy Hymn was read, all four verses, by Jack's long-time priest, his naval service included in the eulogy, and all friends at the service sang the Navy Hymn as the coffin was rolled down the church aisle. Jack was buried wearing his Navy Alumni tie, and so I was touched, since I wore mine to the service. Molly and 1 stopped by Philadelphia (10 Sept.) on our way back here and had a good visit with Terry. She is doing weU." And from Waupun, Wisconsin, Jim Kastein sends in his check for the 50 YB with assurances that his bio has gone in to Gerry despite his having suffered a heart attack last December from which he is now recovering, and then adds: "P.S. While 1 don't have much personal news for the column, I do enjoy reading about our C/Ms activities. My wife Helen's eyesight has deteriorated to the point where we stay pretty much here at home. She can't read or watch TV, but she stiU manages to do much of her housework, cooking, etc. She likes to be here where she can call her friends, or go to see them. That has curtailed any plans for travelling. I'm still a director of the National Bank of Waupun, having retired as president December 31, 1976, and do come to the bank neariy every day to keep in touch with things."

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to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 1600 Haddon Ave., Camden NJ 08103, and at press time we can only hope that 'no-news is good news.' We remember some years ago Bill had his first such experience and made a magnificent recovery and we hope our get-well cards and prayers will help him do so again.

C/M Joe Cobb (as well as Jimmy C. perhaps) will be glad to learn, after reading about Tommy (JA) Thomas, '32, Los Alamitos, California, that he's not the only road-running nut who believes that longevity comes from proceeding with vigor!

To quote from Tommy's note to Joe: "My wife Annemarie and I completed my 23rd marathon this month with the ascent of Pike's Peak. I have tried gently to sell the exercise kick to my C/Ms — but they think I am crazy or that they are too old to start trying. I am going to Boston Marathon ala Rosie Ring next Spring, second time for me. Best wishes for lots'a happy miles!" Which reminds your C/M that he's just got to get back to walking around the block daily!

Dick Gazlay dropped us a note with an up-date on Tom Blackburn's Napa, California, address and said he had been in touch with Lew Snider recently and that he and Charlotte were getting along nicely. Dick says Mary Lou continues about the same since her stroke 5 years ago and that they stick pretty close to home because of her health, but there are many reasons to be thankful and he doesn't understand C/Ms worrying about getting old, he just considers the options!

Bill Davis reports that the Florida Connection Reunion Committee had a final meeting in midJuly and after paying all outstanding bills wrapped everything up and went back to playing golf.

Henry Rumble prepared an identity key to the group photo — no wonder the group looked so small with so many late sleepers — and to quote from Bill's letter: "I intended to complete everything in July but this turned out to be the 'Summer of the grandchildren.' It has taken us to Washington twice and to the N.C. mountains for a week, plus their coming here. After all expenses have been taken care of, there is $815 left which is enclosed for the Class Fund. It includes donations by Bill Davis, Ray Davis, Willy Howell, Lee Jahncke, Dinny Koch, Bill Pratt, Otto Spahr, Henry Strozier, Richard Black, and Jim Tucker.

These were in the form of deposits, gifts, and expenses. Of course all committee members spent many gasoline dollars getting to and from meetings." Again, the Class thanks the committee for its efforts to make the reunion a success — both a spiritual and financial one, it seems!

For C/Ms outside the DC environment we can report that members of '33 in the area are still making footprints! On the McNeal/Lehrer Report on 24 September, Tom Moorer was featured along with Sen. Mac Mathias on the subject of the SALT Treaty — Reagan Foreign Policy and Soviet Response, and we all know where Tom came down! And most impressively, we can add. Tom's presence was again very much in evidence in the group of distinguished citizens pictured with the President on October 5 at a luncheon at which the President sought bipartisan support for the AWACS program. And we have learned that he has recently been named a senior consultant and member of the Washington advisory board of Hill & Knowlton, Inc., a prestigious international public relations firm. Then in an article headlined ' Depth Charge,' the Washington Post of 4 October, delved into the problems the Navy has encountered with the Trident Program and C/M George Miller, who was the Navy representative on the STRAT X panel of experts set up in 1966

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creasing U.S. ability to fire nuclear missiles into the Soviet Union, was interviewed along with others and quoted extensively. George didn't say "we told you so," but one gets the feeling from reading the lengthy article that bigger is not necessarily better in his opinion. So we continue to follow the footprints of our illustrious C/Ms thru the sands of time! We're proud to know them.

A note from JoBo Denny down in Norfolk, from whom we hadn't heard in some time, says all is well and adds words of encouragement for the committee for the 50 YB, while placing his order for a copy. C/Ms will remember what a great part JoBo played in our early class activities in the W/A area. And a card from Lem Stevens reports that as of early October he was back in Vero Beach, Florida, after a trip to get away from it all to California. He visited with Libby and Bill Fortune in their lovely Palos Verdes home where they had just returned from Hawaii and would probably have been in Tahiti except that they forgot to renew their passports before leaving the USA! Lem says he saw many friends on his drive from San Francisco south — it's always good to get home.

We can't let an issue come out without a report on the 50 YB progress. Like the Market, our hopes go up and down, but we don't panic. We now have 231 copies sold and have hopes that Smoke's letter will bring in more orders and bios. December '81 is the key month. If you haven't sent everything in by the time you're reading this, DO IT NOW! From 2301 E. Santa Fe Ave., #7, FuUerton CA 92631, Frederick W. (Shep) Sheppard checks in with an inquiry about dates for 50 YB data, breaking his cover that has been so effective that we put his name on our Most Wanted list in the February '81 Shipmate. Shep says that he retired from his Airline-Captain career in 1970, is presently living alone, and to quote one of his favorite authors, Grahame Green, "1 am laboring under the irremediable load of enforced idleness." Now that we've found him, we'll get him back in the family!

Murray Hanson reports that he and Margot have found the perfect retirement community and as of 15 December their new address will be: 114 Moorings Park Dr., #704, Naples FL 33942. Murray reminds us that it was "his thoughtful Uttle wife" who provided that Geritol for us all at the open bar in the hospitality room at the Harley.

After the reunion they went home with Jeanne and Sunshine Reedy to the latter's estate in Lake Mary where Bill Dawson joined them for a visit. And to quote from his newsworthy letter: "Not long after that 1 took my 11-year old grandson on an 8-day raft trip down the Colorado thru Glen Canyon, Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon to Lake Mead — 226 miles by pontoon raft plus 68 miles onward by fast motor sailer to Temple Bar. It was a marvelous experience; a real replenishment for someone like me whose life has just about run out of thrills. To sleep each nite under the stars, then each day to drift down that inner gorge among huge river bluffs, stupendous mountain crags and spectacular views of the north and south rims from

the bottom of the abyss was absolutely inspiring.

I've called it 'commonplace colossal' in an article that 1 am writing for Geo magazine. Lyle David liked best the many white-water rapids we tested and the pink rattlesnakes that we saw. Also the casinos in Las Vegas, afterward!"

Murray's report of the final meeting of the Florida Committee included a delightful dinner party given by Harriet Ridgeway, guest of Gordon Selby an artist who made the sea-shell favors for our Round-Up, which was attended by Gordon, the Stroziers, Shades, Davises, Tuckers, and himself. Ernie Campbell will be pleased to learn that Murray has just joined the Naples Council of the Navy League due to the machinations of Gordon and Henry. And to quote further from his letter: "In January Margot and I will assay a boat trip in SS NORWAY (formerly SS FRANCE),

purportedly the largest cruise ship now afloat. If all goes well we may try one around the world later. Margot has been in the hospital with pleural problems four times in the past seven months, but she seems to be on the mend at last. One last item: Margot and I are doing some more work on our first book. Song of Solomons, as a result of some agent reactions; we hope to put the finishing touches on it, for the second time, on the cruise in January. Our best to aU of your contingent up yonder in Reaganland; it was just great to see you and all the others who made the effort to come down to Orlando for the Florida Cormection." We hasten to add, the pleasure was ours!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

34 Sec'y, Cdr. Robert P. Harbold, Jr., USNR (Ret.) 129 Spa View Ave. Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 89 USNA Class of 1934 Florida Mini-Reunion — Mod. 1 Saturday-Sunday, 8-9 May 1982 Holiday Inn — International Drive, Orlando, Florida Flyers and Holiday Inn reservation cards wiU now be mailed to '34's Florida and S.E. area mailing list early in February. Any others interested please communicate with Ray McClung, 1149 Hillsboro Mile, Apt. 3ION, HiUsboro Beach FL 33062; tel. 305/426-1074, and he wiU send information.

Aloha from Dick Latham: "Unfortunately this letter is to report the passing of another Classmate, Joseph Wiley Stivers, on 14 July 1981. The enclosed obit from the local newspaper provides Wiley's background.

"Upon graduation Wiley's first duty was aboard the old LEXINGTON where he roomed with Nels Johnson and it was there that Wiley and I became good friends. We met again in passing through Pearl in the Fall of '44, but after that, as far as I was concerned, Wiley dropped out of sight. A couple of years ago I wrote Wiley via Bupers and received an answer from Piedmont, Missouri, his old home town. So, in August last year, I took time off from the SUBVETS WWII convention in St. Louis and went down to spend the night with Wiley and his wife, Mary Beth. At that time he had already been through one heart arrest, but the old spirit was still there and we had some good laughs as we hoisted one together and renewed our friendship."

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There were some fifty Classmates, spouses, widows, and guests at the affair and, as can be seen in the accompanying pictures, everyone had a great time. The guest list included: Peggy Antoniak, the Jack Arnolds, Claude Bailey, the Red Baumbergers, the Larry Bechts, the Denny Biwerses, the Butch Brocketts, the Jim Davises, the Dickie Dickensons, Tom DuBois (Alice was ill), the Leo Flynns, the Don Erasers, Pop Gunn with new bride Jean, the John Geists, Barbara Greer, Jean Hampton, Frank Johnson with Madelyn Stapleton, Nels Johnson, the Brute Krulaks, the Bob Leemans, Helen Merrick, Dottie Robbins, the Don Scherers, the Victor Smiths, the Tom Stones, the Frank Uphams, the Bev Van Buskirks, and the Marshall Whites.

There was considerable discussion about the 50th reunion in 1984, where it might be held, etc., etc. Surprisingly, there was a good deal of interest in Hawaii with talk of a chartered plane starting from the East Coast, stopping enroute in Los Angeles — and then "Aloha!" Obviously, there are plenty of military accommodations on Oahu.

In any event, practically everyone agreed that the general theme should be "To the Ladies." We've never made any special point of honoring our spouses and this would be a great opportunity — before it's too late! If we can't get the stay-at-home hardliners in Washington to adopt the "Ladies" theme, then some of us intend to do this separately — and any or all who want to join us are very welcome.

We won't try to identify the characters in the various pictures — how many can you recognize?

War College Students and Friends Jim Bentley came across a group picture of '34 types and thought it might be of interest to others as it was to him. It brought back memories of the joUy War CoUege days. Probably taken at the Officers' Club, Newport, about 1953. Rather a handsome lot. He included what he beUeved to be a correct list of the Classmates and wives w ith the exception of the beautiful lady at the lower right.

Back Row (I to r): Steve Daunis, Jim Bentley, Virginia and Bob Close, Mar>- Lou Bentley, Laura Edwards, Keith Taylor, Anne and Ed Batcheller, Petey and John WUey, Marge and John Hyde, Dottie and BUl KinseUa, AUan Schnable, Clarence Walters, Marietta and John Moreland; Middle Row: Dimk Dixon, MUdred and Art GraUa, Gusta Taylor, J.D. and Marion Fulp, Betty Hardy, "Van" Van ArsdaU, MUdred Walters; Front Row: Doug Swift, Kay Dixon, Bud and Kitty Slack, Bob Hardy, Betty Swift, PoUy Ann Van ArsdaU, Dave Edwards, Jane Schnable.

On Friday, October 2, the Southern Califomia contingent of the Class of '34 held its semi-annual party at the lovely Oakwood Gardens Clubhouse in Coronado. As usual, the food and drinks were super as evidenced by the fact that many of the attendees stayed until the late hours.

35 Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler, (SC) USN (Ret.) 6650 Van Winkle Dr. Falls Church VA 22044 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard, USN (Ret. ) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., ArUngton Va 22207 Percent Members: 80

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and Steiny Steinmetz. Though not related. Bub and Sib were roommates at the Academy. Sib is still keeping busy running his TV repair business.

His son, Sibley III ('60) is a Captain USN. A letter from Lib Ward in mid-September reported that their daughter, Sitta, who lives in Utica, New York, and who was critically injured in an automobile accident about a year-and-a-half ago, underwent a second back operation this past Spring. The doctor says her back is healing nicely, but she will be in a body brace for a few more months. Lib and Bub's son, BUI, a Lieutenant Commander USN, arrived for duty in BUPERS the end of August. (BUPERS, now known as Naval Military Personnel Command, sounds better than NAMIPECO.) In a couple of phone calls. Jack Barleon in the VA Hospital in Brockton, Massachusetts, reported seeing Bob Foster and "T" Hatcher in Denver this past Summer. " T " and his wife Tommie were expecting to spend the Winter touring Mexico. After sixteen years as an Ass't Math Professor at Regis CoUege in Denver, he retired in 1978. Bob Foster, who lives in Brighton, 20 miles north of Denver, is still interested in mineral prospecting.

A brief note from Fred Kinsley in Marblehead, Massachusetts, advised that he is still practicing law and feels like he's on a merry-go-round with no way found yet on how to get off. He does some boating in a 42' Hatteras Convertible. In response to a query, he advised that he and Jean have no grandchildren. Beep says he isn't old enough.

Dave Nash coordinated the 55th Western Trust Conference at the Hotel del Coronado the week of 14-19 September. In addition, he did some of the graphics for the conference which prompted the comment that not much has changed since he used to draw sketches and other graphics for the LOG, 47 years or more ago.

The Bay area '35ers held their September luncheon at the Grand China Restaurant in Los Altos, arranged by Bill Sullivan. Attendees, in addition to Bill, were: Pete Boyle, Spike Ewald, Ross Freeman, Bill Germershausen, Hersh Goldberg, Bert Rodier, and Frank Wheeler. This gave Frank a chance to sample Chinese food preparatory to his departure with Mary Lou for a tour of China.

The Los Angeles area September luncheon was attended by: Soupy Campbell, George Conkey, Bob Prickett, Red Thomas, and Bob Vasey. Ken Veth was out-of-town on business, and Bill Jackson was East with Helen doing a one-week boat tour of New England Islands (Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Newport, etc.) followed by a week with old friends near Pensacola, Florida. At the luncheon, those present composed a letter of appreciation to the Class Council for its many years of effort for the Class. Also at the luncheon, information was circulated that the C.O. of GEORGE PHILIP, Cdr. TurnbuU, would be honored at the luncheon meeting in Long Beach on 8 October of the Association of Naval Aviation's Grampaw Pettibone Squadron. Following which, Cdr. Turnbull was to take the members aboard for a briefing. The latter part of October, 82

GEORGE PHILIP left Long Beach for San Diego, her new home port.

The Washington DC area '35ers had their semiannual coed luncheon at Vinson HaU on 7 October. Those present: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Dick and Eleanor Bischoff, Clag Claggett, Lou Detweiler, (Ida Mary was on jury duty), Fran Gabbert, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Isabelle Mackie, Margaret and Wy Packard, Louisa and Jeff Parker, George Powell, Lola and Ralph Powell, Dorothy Montross Rider, Steve Stever, and Jay and Swede Westin. The Westins were enroute from Vermont to Hendersonville, North Carolina, where their son, Steve is about to set up an office as a practicing chiropractor. Jay will start off as his secretary/office manager. As they left Vermont, they stopped to see Caroline and Jack O'Handley in Pittsford and Bobby and Morrow Decker in Greensboro. They also saw Floss Paradis in Ludlow, Massachusetts. All sent their best to aU '35ers.

Jesse Gay participated in the National 55-65 Clay Court Championships at Knoxville, 27 September-3 October. He lost in the singles quarter finals to Harry Hoffman who is ranked #3 in the country. In doubles he lost in the third round to Gardner MaUoy's team. In June, Jesse won the Maryland 65-and-over Open Championship in singles for the second year in a row. He is ranked #1 in singles in this class in the Middle Atlanfic area.

Subsequent to the distribution in the Class Annual Letter of the names of those for whom Chairs in the Navy-Marine Corps memorial Stadium have been dedicated, the following have been added: Tom Bassett (by his widow, Doris), Wally Bond (by his widow, Thalia), Tom Cummins (by his roommate, Don Wulzen), Woody Dodge (by his widow, Eleanor), Jack Fee (by his widow, Marjorie), Holy Lee (by his wife, Edie, and family, much to Holy's surprise), and Stan Ruehlow (by Bill Jackson). The Class joined in contributing to all of these except those for Holy Lee and Stan Reuhlow which were donated entirely by those named.

Jack Seymour reported seeing the following '35ers at the Navy-Yale game in New Haven on 3 October: Bob Black, Eddie Bridewell, Jane and Ned Dougherty, Betty and Steve Gimber (they had also attended the E. Kentucky game at Annapolis on 19 September), Edie and Holy Lee, Fran and Nev Shaffer (on a trip East from Santa Fe, New Mexico), and of course, Elise with Jack. There were over 300 in the tent sponsored by the Connecticut Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association, and Jack feU he may have missed some of the Class including perhaps Margarette Black and Maisie Bridewell.

Biographic data sheets are continuing to be received, but more are needed if we are to have a reasonably complete Class history. If you have copies of officer biography sheets in your files, which were completed prior to retirement, copies of same are helpful, as proven by those who have sent them in as enclosures to the Class Biographic Data sheets. Job resumfes have been submitted by some as an easy way to cover civilian careers. In any case, please send them in and give the facts on newsworthy accomplishments, even though it may be against your nature to brag a little.

Only a couple of address changes this month: Mrs. H. W. Boud (Thalia) made a local move to 333 Breezeway, Corpus Christi TX 78404; Tom Dorsey from Connecticut to 615 Bayshore Dr., Apt. 907, Penscacola FL 32507. Jack Weed's widow, Dixie, hasn't moved, but it has been learned that she has remarried and is now Mrs. Jules T. Bayol, Jr.

This completes another (12th) year of writing this Shipmate column. While it is an ardous task at times, and often I feel my writing has become repetitous, by looking upon each column as a personal letter to each of you, the time and effort expended seem somewhat worthwhile. However, it would seem more so if I received more answers to these column letters, particularly from those who haven't written in recently. It would help me to be less repetitious. Let's keep in touch during the coming year. May the New Year be better than the last for you and yours.

36 Sec'y Capt. W. M. Hanger, USN (Ret.) 4201 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Apt. 1417 East, Washington, DC 20016 Corr. Sec'y Capt. Wm. A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale VA 22003 Percent Members: 81 What's going on out there? Neither your President nor your Reporter received any letters during the past month. Guess NO NEWS is GOOD NEWS, but we'd like to hear from you all once in a while. Both tomorrow's Air Force Game and the 45th East Reunion come too late to meet the December deadline, and so a report on both wiU have to wait until the next Shipmate. Thus we share with you what little we have on hand as of this writing.

We regret to report that Margot Oseth had to undergo major surgery at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center on 30 September. We chatted with her over the phone yesterday and learned that whUe she was still confined to the hospital, she was recuperating from the operation and doing well.

If you are wondering about Frank Law's annual memo and August '81 Roster, it had not been mailed as of this writing. Frank, in addition to having to undergo observation and tests in early October, had the misfortune of taking a "spUl" while walking the dog near Four Mile Run. Poodles may be small, but it seems that the smaller they are the more feisty they become and want to take on bigger dogs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially those the size of German Shepherds and Great Danes. Net result, a leash around the legs, a bad "spill," and several days on a cane for Frank. Thus, he has not been able to get his memo and the Roster to the printer.

However, he assures me that he is back on his feet again and that the memo should be forthcoming before you read this month's column.

From all of us, our best wishes to Margot and Frank for a full and speedy recovery.

Do you still have your '36 Lucky BaglT! If not, and you desire to get another, we repeat our notice carried in the October Shipmate Bob Tate ('37) has one available. As far as we know, there have been no takers to date. Hence, if you would like to have Bob's Lucky Bag, either let us know or write direct to LCdr. Robert V. Tate USN (Ret.), 880 Parks Run Lane, Villanova PA 19085. He'll be happy to mail it to you.

That's it for now. A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and let's hear from you in '82! We don't possess ESP, and so no letters or notes from you out there can only mean no '36 column in Shipmate. Hopefully, we'll be seeing many of you at the Annapolis Reunion and have more to report in January.

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Sec'y-Treas., LCdr. J. P. M. Johnston USN, (Ret.) 2118 Bancroft PI., N.W. Washington, DC 20008 Corr. Sec'y, VAdm. Charles S. Minter, Jr. USN (Ret.) 238 Puritan Place Annapolis MD 21401 Percent Members: 77 On a recent trip to Califomia to attend a Retired Officers Association convention in Monterey, Mary and 1 had the pleasure of being the overnight guests of Bernie and Johnny Nielsen in their lovely home in the hills above Santa Barbara. An unseasonable fog prevented more than nine holes of golf, and that at a course further removed fromthe ocean than the one at which we orginally had a starting time. Johnny later gave me a conducted tour through his citrus (1 hesitate to say "grove" since that might be stretching it a bit) trees, pausing long enough to gather a double arm load of grapefruit from overloaded trees. He also has an enviable spread of roses on his terrace in fuU bloom which, until he erected an electric fence that gives oiJy a mild shock, was a favorite hors d'oeuvres of the local deer population, which would appear to have somewhat exotic tastes. Bernie who had planned a dinner party for eight, unexpectedly found herself facing the domestic crisis that is the nightmare of every hostess â&#x20AC;&#x201D; power failure just when her dinner was headed for the oven. Cocktail guests who lived in a nearby area unaffected by the power loss, cooked the food and returned it in time for a delightful dinner by candlelight. Bernie's aplomb in a situation which would have reduced lesser women to hysterics clearly qualified her for the Good Housekeeping Woman of the Month award. Also enjoying the Nielsen hospitality that evening were June and Guy O'Neil who Uve in the adjacent town of Montecito. Guy currently holds an executive position in the corporate offices of a California restaurant chain.

A postcard from Tom Miller from Kwamundungombe (/'// bet there are some of you who didn't know that Kwa, etc., etc., is in Kenya) says he and Liz are on a fascinating flying safari in a Cessna 402. He expressed a bit of surprise that they hadn't seen anything of the Janneys, but thought they might still cross paths in France where they were to go later. They had spent a few days in London where they had a good visit with Mary and Ralph Cousins.

Frank Shamer, in a mid-September update of the status of plans for the 45th reunion, states that there were still 112 out of the original 250 mailings who had not responded to the first flyer indicating aye, no, or maybe regarding plans for attendance. This news will come as no surprise to anyone who has experiened the frustrations attendant upon promoting a project, the success of which is based on the unlikely assumpdon that there will be a unified '37 Class response to a plea for action. Nonetheless, Frank wants those who have not yet responded to know that he would still Uke to hear from them and can easily accommodate their requirements. To whet your interest in this affair and to spur into activity those who had planned to do something about it before now but just hadn't gotten around to it, here is the list of the 93 couples and 9 singles who are coming, as well as the 32 possibilities: Will attend, Adams (Tom), Arentzens, Baldwins, Balls, Barrys, Bartons, Bernards, Bieris, Blasdels, Bottomleys, Brantleys, Bringles, Browns (Wayne), Burfeinds, Shipmate, December 1981

CarroUs, Carsons, Childs, Coopers, Crenshaw (Eleanor), Cruses, Cunninghams, Davieses, Deans, Demons, DeVanes, Dodsons, Doerflingers, Eddys, Erlys, Farringtons, Ferraras, Finney, Freedmans, Fuhrmans, Gardeses, Garvins, Gilkesons, Hahns, Hales, Halls, Hansons, Harpers, Hartmanns, Howards, Huelsenbecks, Inglings, Janneys, Jordans, Julihns, Lajaunies, Landers, Lowndeses, Mack, McDowells, Meads, Millers (Tom), Minters, Moores, Morrells, Morses, Nielsens, Nixons, Northwoods, Paces, Patriarcas, Phalers, Pridmores, Putmans, Rankins, Richs, Robinsons, Rouzees, Rowes, Sandersons, Savages, Schmidt, Schneiders, Scofield, Shaffers, Shamers, Shuppers, Simpsons, Sipples, Smarts (Frank), Steesys, Steins, Stencils, Stevens, Tamnys, Tales, Taylors (Old Folks), Taylors (P.K.), Transues, VanPatten, Wadleighs, Watkins, Whistlers, Wheelers, Wildts, Wilsie, Worths, and Zavadils. With a fascinating group like that planning to attend, how could any reasonable person stay away? In addition, the following are Usted as possible: Barkley, Chipley, Clegg, DeGolian, Etchen, Evans, FiHppone, Fisher, Gay, Gerken, Gregg, Gustin, Howland, Lirette, McWilliams, Mehle, Mingay, Messenheimer, Nicholson, Odell, Pearsall, Pond, Porter, Reece, Rengel, Ross, Slaughter, Soucek, Warder, Waugh, Westcott, and White.

Bea Brantley, who has logged more than her share of hospital time this year, is now at home and convalescing nicely after her most recent (and hopefully, last) bout with the surgical team to complete some necessary repairs so that as she puts it, she wiU be shipshape for Homecoming. Bea forwarded a letter from Keith Robertson in which he recounted a bizarre accident that Betty had which, fortunately did not have the disastrous consequences it easily might have had. A neighbor of Betty and Keith's daughter in New Jersey raises tigers and leopards (I don't know why) and they had been invited over to see the animals which, reputedly, aren't wild but not fully tame either.

Betty was petting one of the tigers, when, with no warnings, it took hold of her arm at the elbow and wouldn't release it until the owner hit it over the head. Though it didn't appear to be attacking her, the fangs sank in quite a ways. She was rushed to the hospital where fifteen stitches were taken and this turns out to have been a major mistake for a few days later it became apparent that her arm was badly infected. She had to spend two weeks in the hospital taking antibiotics which eventually cleared up the infection. The specialist treating her said that she was very lucky not to have lost her arm. Fortunately, she was subsequently able to travel with Keith to Japan and Taiwan on a business trip and the arm appears to be mending nicely, but evidently it was a near thing.

Recent word from our ace Tidewater correspondent (West Coast sources, Coronado Division, please take note) Patty "Flash" Mehle includes the information that Gloria and Speed Currie have at long last completed an addition to their home in Bay Colony, an enclosed porch from which to view their famed garden. (Though Flash didn't go into detail, one assumes this refers to a flower garden, but whatever, indications are that the Currie garden is well known in the Virginia Beach area.) Squire Pridmore, after two years of solid progress due to his hard work, has turned over the presidency of the Alumni Chapter to his successor.

Cynthia was also given special recognition for her superior performance in decorating the sites for the various Alumni social gatherings.

Patty and Roger were given a surprise 25th wedding anniversary party by Jack and Louis Roulstone '46 at which many old friends were present to add to the festive occasion. A special guest

was Patty's mother, Mrs. Ruth Renard, widow of Chick Renard '28.

Joe Dodson joined the growing ranks of '37 who are now fully retired when he left Ashland Oil on January 1st. He still does some occasional consultant work for his old firm, but he and Nancy have spent much of their time since January travelling the USA and visiting friends and relatives. They spent a weekend with Margrit and Cliff Messenheimer in Princeton Junction while they were in the process of selling their house preparatory to moving to a permanent retirement home in Florida in October. Joe's Maysville, Kentucky, high school honored him during graduation exercises last Spring by selecting him as a Distinguished Alumnus. Subsequently he and Nancy attended the 50th reunion of his high school class, most of whom he had not seen since their graduation. (If he identified more than a handful without peering closely at name tags, 1 feel that serious thought should be given to nominating him for a gold star in lieu of a second Distinguished Alumnus award.) Joe and Nancy plan to retire in the Denver area when he ties up the loose ends in Kentucky.

Life may be prosaic in other parts of the world with as much as two or three days occasionally between cocktail parties, but in the lotus land of Southern California there appears to be constant activity, and according to the natives, life is toujours gai. Ann and Tex Landers are reported to have estabHshed a new party standard by taking over the Texas Deck of the paddle wheeler REUBEN E . LEE (I know it sounds crazy, but apparently there is a REUBEN E. LEE) for their guests.

Reports of the subsequent cruise are somewhat sketchy, but one doesn't like to dwell on the thought that a paddle wheeler is about '37's seagoing speed these days.

Bunny Shupper, last surviving skipper of USS BELL, planned to attend a BELL reunion in Sarasota, Florida, in early October. While on the subject of the Shuppers, word from the Southern California theatrical circuit has it that Barbara Shupper, who electrified discriminating Long Beach Little Theatre audiences in the late '30s with unforgettable ingenue performances ("She towered above a supporting cast that would have been flattered to be identified as mediocre" as the Long Beach Journal put it after one of her more dazzling triumphs) has been lured out of retirement to star in the Coronado Shores Players rendition of Caberet under the briUiant direction of FU Gilkeson, whose many talents have never been fully challenged. Word of the successful run has quickly spread up and down the Coast, giving rise to the possibility of taking the show on the road, conceivably as far as La Jolla or even Rancho Santa Fe.

38 Sec'y, Capt. Snowden Arthur USN (Ret.) 10207 Dickens Ave., Bethesda MD 20014 Percent Members: 79 We were all saddened by the death on October 8 in Winchester, Virginia, of our Classmate Charles D. (Don) Brown. A Classmate of ours, who prefers to remain anonymous, writes as follows: "The news of Don Brown's death hit me very hard, and 1 know the same is true of many, many others who counted themselves among his friends.

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seven years we, his Classmates, knew him as a steadfast, loyal, true, straight-arrow friend who wore his many abilities and virtues with humility.

All of us appreciated his kindness, his considerafion for another viewpoint, and his warmth and gentle humor. He will be sorely missed by his Classmates and his many friends in our great Navy. Let us take comfort in the realization that we did have forty-seven years of association and friendship with him, and that the world is a better, happier place because of him."

As we go to press we are happy to announce that Al Church is making a splendid recovery from an operafion to remove a malignant tumor from his throat and expects to be home in a few days. For

Carde, Ann and Al Church, Claire and Bob Cutts, Bernice and Bill Dimmick, Janet and Deke Ela, Julie and John Ferriter, Barbara and Pat Foley, Therese and Frank Fuller, Bobette and Guy Gugliotta, Frances and Dave Hall, Connie and Hank Jackson, Elma and Steve Mann, Emily and Lloyd Mustin, Kay and Jim Payne, Jane and Bill Rogers, Vivian and Thurlow Reed, Ruth and Frank Silk, Dorothy and Mike Tyng, Charley MacDonald.

The itinerary begins at Fort Lauderdale, then to St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbados, Martinique, St. Thomas, and back to Fort Lauderdale.

The Washington Group had its first monthly luncheon since last Spring on September 18 at Fort Myers. October being homecoming month, the next luncheon was on November 12. The Christmas Party is scheduled for December 4 at the Army-Navy Club (or Country Club?). In November Frank Jones became the Chairman of the Washington Group for the coming year.

Here is something to note carefully: the Homecoming in San Diego for the Class of '38's forty-fifth reunion will take place in the month of June and not in September as was previously announced.

'38ers on Rhine River Cruise

those of you who would like to write Al, the Churches are now living in Apartment 111 at 1101 Ariington Ridge Road, Arlington VA 22202.

We have news of two different cruises: the Alumni Association's Rhine River Cruise and the Class of '38 Caribbean Cruise. First is Hugh Elwood's account of the former cruise: "At risk of overexposing the readers to the joys of this Summer's Alumni Association Rhine River Cruise, it should be recorded that the Class of '38 was represented thereon. Mary and Mac McGivern, up from Satellite Beach, Florida, embarked with Harriet and Hugh Elwood on the Shuttle from Washington (DC), to New York. There they were joined by Rosemary and Dick Johnson from Madison, Wisconsin, for the flight to Zurich, Switzerland. The details of this idyllic tour will surely be covered elsewhere in Shipmate, but a couple of highlights might be mentioned here.

First, it can be reported that the Moselle River portion of the cruise placed a great deal of emphasis on the principal local product, wine. The stalwarts of our Class demonstrated their wine-tasting talents in a manner reminiscent of Funchal, Madiera, some forty-four years ago. Happily, the sun was not so overbearing this time.

"After the cruise on the Rhine we were on to Paris, where the game was, 'Where were you when the BOMB went off?' referring, of course, to the bombing of the Inter-Continental Hotel lobby soon after the Cruise guests checked in. If you want to know about your touring Classmates, they were all together and, through the wisdom of Mac McGivern, were supping comfortably in a bistro a block away."

Mac McGivern sent in a color picture of the Rhine-cruisers standing topside on a deck of the MS FRANCE. None of the them looks as askew as Hugh's account might suggest.

We don't know what happened on '38's Caribbean Cruise. Jim Andrews supplied only the itinerary and the passenger list. The details of the trip, the human-interest stories are hidden behind a wall of radio silence. Won't one of the following passengers bolt the conspiracy and tell the rest of us what really went on aboard '38's cruise ship between November 4th and 14th?

Passengers: Shirley and Jim Andrews, Becky and Charley Akers, Elaine and Jake Bland, Eloise and Charlie Burns, Mary Belle and Freeland

39 Sec'y Capt. W. J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean VA 22101 Percent Members: 74

He is presently the head of the American Tall Ships Sailing Association and because most of the big sailing vessels are South American, he is studying Spanish five days a week. In the mill is a race from South America to Europe in the Spring of '82 which will require all the fluency in Spanish which Tom can muster.

I also had lunch with Gene Henry and George Hawes who was with '39 a few years but finished with '40. George is a sun-scorched farmer who is ' 'ready to become more of a gentleman of gardening." "Massa Gene" is still the director of the Newport Library, having earned his masters in library sciences. His leisurely way of life resembled a gold embossed leather-bound Classic. When asked about his wife Bushy, Gene started a rambling story about his two old pets — a 19-year-old dog and the 20-year-old cat "Bosun Henry, named after an old Bosun in the IOWA." (I started thinking, "what's the point"? But then with a deeply appreciative and loving smile (because he never could have done it himselO Gene said: "The most Christian thing Bushy ever did was put those two old poor, decrepit creatures away."

Ed Rye writes: "In July I joined my old roommate, Fred Bush in a three-day advanced fly fishing course given by Fenwick at West Yellowstone. Fred spent a couple of days at my place in Bozeman as a warm-up in our local trout stream.

It proved to be a wonderful reunion and a memorable experience fly-casting in the great trout streams surrounding Yellowstone National Park."

Sons Barry, Deane and Mark, and John Muhlenberg

Why do '39ers sport the best-looking Christmas trees at Christmas tirhe? Because Bill Keim is visited each year at his Quail Call Farm in Virginia and we help reduce his forest of some 40,000 trees.

(See cartoon.)

Joe Vasey was iri town from Honolulu to talk to State and the White House about some of the issues his Pacific Forum has uncovered as to the economics, politics and security of the countries of the Pacific Basin. The Forum, founded by Joe in 1975, "is a private non-profit international organization designed to promote policy-oriented dialogue and research into issues of the Pacific area." (After the dialogue Joe must write-up and publish the results of his conferences.) Joe reports that there are few '39ers left in the Hawaiian area.

Kathy and Bud Cooper are in Honolulu, still have two teen-agers at home — of their eleven — and Bud wears his hair down to his collar, for cosmetic reasons — not hippy. Libby Vandergrift is rarely seen but still looks as though she's ready for a party. And Betsy and Al Toulon remain on Kauai and are the second largest real-estate firm on that island.

Had dinner with Trina and Tom Weschler in Newport last month. Tom is retired from the Naval War College Staff but is planning a series of lectures on tactics for next year's elective curricula.

John Muhlenberg couldn't look prouder in the photo of his "service sons," which he sent. The occasion was the graduation of his ensign son, Deane, from Pensacola's Naval Aviation Officer's Candidate School in June. Lt. Barry Muhlenberg USN flies F-14s out of Oceana, and Lt. Mark Muhlenberg USAF flies C-141s out of Travis. The fourth son, (not shown). Dale, is at The Citadel and is aiming to fly with the Marines in two years.

(This family would make their forebear, old General Muhlenberg of Revolutionary War days, very proud.)

A few notes from Art Fischer, our man from San Diego: "Bob Clark is back from his trip to Norway looking better and feeling better aU around. Congratulations to our newest married couple — Pearl Simmons became Mrs. John "Hap" Jolly Saturday, 6 September, at a smaU family wedding. George Duncan relayed on the decision from Washington to have the 45th reunion on the West Coast — hopefully Coronado.

And we welcome Mary Denman to the San Diego '39ers. She is Frank Blaha's widow and is a professor teaching at San Diego State University.

Also, remember we have a stag lunch the last Tuesday of every month at the Mariner's Club (32nd street)."

More from Grant Rogers, our tireless adventurer. "The three shown in photo took kayak

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Howie Thompson. Ben Fischer, Grant Rogers training for a week in June in the Placerville area of Cahfornia. Our basic work was conducted on Finnon Lake with our graduate white-water work on the Mokelumme River. We claim to be the only active kayakers in the Class." (Grant's paddling was in preparation for his African venture?) Then he expanded on his trip to Africa with Sugar Ray Leonard, in late October. "We will be running the rapids with five Avon professional rafts at low water. ABC Sports will make the documentary.

We'U start at the 'Boiling Pot' beneath Victoria Falls, descending through 4000-foot gorges, and 200 rapids later ending on Lake Kariba." (We await the next installment.)

The October Washington '39 luncheon was an event! Gus Norwood and wife Jean arrived from Vancouver having planned their 10,000 mile trip weU — to coincide with this wives' luncheon. Jean said, "We felt certain that '39 was still meeting on the first Wednesday of the month." (Right!)

Gus revealed that he's retired from his Bonneville Power job but was going to spend the next twoand-a-half years writing a history of the Pacific Northwest. He profoundly noted that this area was small but contained a high proportion of resources of the U.S. and that its future was the future of the United States.

Flip Anderson was back from three weeks in San Diego where he attended a reunion of his Black Cat Squadron of World War 11. 1 recalled how he, Ellis Fisher, Vad Utgoff, and Ronnie Stuiz had arrived with their PBY flying boats on the Swan River of Perth, West Australia, in mid-44 and joined us submariners at the Rest Camp. Flip noted that a book. The Black Cat Raiders of WW II, would be out shortly, "featuring the '39ers and their exploits."

Felix, Weatherwa\, Harris, Thompson Duncan with his three housemates at Pajaro Dunes: DilHe Plemmons, Dottie Lewis, Marion Gurnee

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When George Duncan arrived in a loud racetrack suit which outdid Danny Weitzenfeld's best effort, Danny snidely said, "Stay out of the rain, George," (unfairly?). George, at the luncheon, described the many attractions we'd find if we went out to San Diego for our 45th reunion (he's plugging that), to which Danny said: "All the attractions I knew in San Diego are now grandmothers."

Dixie Howell, George's partner at lunch (in CaUfornia it was three widows), claimed to be still busy with his profitable Pyramid Travel Company, but said that PATCO's strike cost them 20% of their travel business.

Frank Fuller said that he and his wife Therese were shortly on their way back to the Caribbean for another, "Love Boat" cruise like the one '39 took last December. (It gets in the blood.)

It was reported that Paul Holmberg was driving a golf cart with his new wife and it overturned, breaking Paul's wrist and damaging Margaret's leg. (No hands on the wheel? Or doesn't Paul know the honeymoon is over?)

Another out-of-towner was Jim Robertson, down from Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, where he and Lois periodically take off from their gardening for extended camper trips.

Bill Kuntz, with a recent arterial by-pass for his leg, was home from the hospital but missed the luncheon and was reported "cantankerous as ever," which means he's back in good shape.

Dale Quillin sounded just like last year: "still chasing gals."

WHIy Stiles, one of our leading outdoorsmen, was just back from Labrador where he'd been salmon fishing and caught "about twice as many as General Andy Goodpaster" who flew up there with him in a float plane — the only way to get in. When asked how big the salmon were, he thrust his hands wide apart. Then when he noted my look of disbelief, he ashamedly brought them back to about 24 inches apart. "About twelve pounds each," he claimed, "and lots of them."

Danny Weitzenfeld, the MC, offered a toast at the end of the luncheon: "To our wives and sweethearts." (The wives gave him some dirty looks and were reluctant to drink to themselves.)

Then Danny added: "May they never meet." (And the girls downed their wine.) For his Navy Day program he asked a few of us to speak for about three minutes each on "the Navy." He started off with a hasfily scratched-out poem: "Pride for our Navy is a lever . . . to insure our strength forever." (A poem?) Then he observed that 205 years ago the Navy was brought into being with a strength of 422 ships. Today it has 422 ships.

(That's progress?) And then there was something about putting sails aboard NEW JERSEY to save fuel. Luckily the Navy Day theme took an upturn when John Moses Gore told of how he "failed to get into divinity school after high school — and that was a real break for Christianity," and went instead to the Naval Academy, etc. The Marines were then dragged into the act after some snide

M.C. remarks about how tough they were. Gordy Gayle reaffirmed this, noting that "my troops always knew me as that G.D. Gayle." Frank Vannoy had his inning of Navy stories, but Danny sort of deflated them before the telling by introducing Foo as a former ComFibLant. Rhythm Moore got the same treatment: "The Navy made our famous drummer a 'Vice' Chief on his last assignment."

Rhythm's salute to the 'girls' in attendance only showed how uneven was the texture of this Navy Day program. "Girls" he said "are like elephants.

They're nice to look at, but one can't be sure he wants to be married to one." (From there on the reception of Rhythm's talk was all down hill — for the 'girls,' even though we men thought it was great.) On my turn, Danny's introductory remarks were so flattering that 1 felt guilty (but not very) about the notes I'd taken and how they'd look in print in Shipmate.

When Norm Bennett had a drawing for the door prizes which he'd donated, Betty Rudden drew her own name to win a hors d'oeuvres dish. Loretta Vannoy and Gordy Gayle won jewel boxes, in the drawing. Larry Lawrence got a silver tray and Gus Norwood a radio.

Jim May's Golf Course

News from Here and There Top news from the West Coast last Summer was the sad word of Bill Boehm's death of cancer in Balboa Hospital on 11 August. His obit was in the October '81 Shipmate (pg. 102). The obituary noted that after Bill's ship NEVADA was bombed at Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 he " . . . worked unceasingly as assistant salvage officer to enable her to return to the Puget Sound Navy Yard . . . " Co-equal to that accomplishment was his marriage there to Mary Grayson Waterman on 1 April 1942; the day the two-years marriage ban was lifted from Naval Academy grads. And it was a marriage that lasted. Incidentally, although Bill received many awards for war-

40 Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler Place, Alexandria VA 22302 Percent Members: 76 Washington Report It's the season again for us to wish one another A Very Merry Christmas! — and, in the words of A Christmas Carol's Tiny Tim, "God bless us every one!" When you are mailing out your Christmas cards you may wish to extend greetings to your junior class Alumnus; Mid'n 1 /c Edward A. Meyers, 12th Co., USNA Annapolis MD 21412. After being sidelined with an injured leg and knee through Navy's defeats by Michigan and Yale, Eddie let the Air Force know he was healthy again by rushing 179 yards to a career total of 1,964 yards; second only to Cleveland Cooper.

That's our #40!

AU biUs have been paid following Reunion '40.

John Montgomery, treasurer of the Homecoming Committee, has turned over to class treasurer Ray Schneider the excess funds in the amount of $3,544.73. This gives us a present balance of approximately $5,000. Not bad for a Class that has never collected annual dues . . .

Correction to last month's change of address for the Gene Duebers. The sale on Gene's Maryland home fell through (it's been 'rocks and shoals' for the real-estate trade this year . . . ) and the Duebers' plans for moving to Manchester, Washington, are now on hold.

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time including his service post-war duties in NEVADA, in BuShips and PacFlt, there is no notation of such in the Register of Alumni. Have you checked your records?

A note from the late Wes Westhoff's lady Ellen offers an extra 1940 Lucky Bag to the first asker.

The address is 152 Waterman Circle, Danville CA 94526.

Kent Bulfinch writes from Hornbrook, California, in support of the NA Foundation scholarship: . . . it is a living thing that wiU pay big dividends to the Navy and to the country for many years to come . . . " Couldn't agree more, Kent.

Bob Harris in Seattle, Washington, vows: " . . . One of these days Joanne and I wUl have to make Castine (the 4th of July annual Casfine Caper). It just comes during the "busy" season for my Sea Grant job at the U. of Washington — and Bogardus or no, it is a long way from the Northwest! . . . " Moving eastward, for a change — Rue O'Neill sends the news from St. Louis and West Point: . . . Mary Lew and I still relaxing in St. Louis, with No. 1 son now permanently assigned at West Point with Ph.D. and tenure. Granddaughters really love the place — I'm having a problem recruiting them for the Academy . . . " Well, Rue, they could attend West Point and drag at Annapolis . . .

Ohio's Ned Bent sent in the Ust of MILWAUKEE (CL-5) first duty grads, which included Will Morton and Abbot Street, with the incidental remark that he " . . . had requested ARIZONA . . . "

Someone up there was saving Ned for D'Arcy.

In case you missed the new address for Bud Newhall and his bride Kathryn — 121 West Interlacken Drive, Phoenix AZ 85023; tel.

602/993-2578.

Good news from the Northeast! Pat Gray passes the word: "I am stiU at 'battle stations' regarding the civil suits but gradually they are being dismissed. The last remaining Weatherman suit against me was just recently dismissed in N.Y. . . . "Hooray — and aU our congratulations to our Connecticut Warrior! It has been a long, long Via Dolorosa for Pat.

war, and I hope and pray that we will never again experience such a disaster . . . " Amen, Mildred.

G. G. Williams and his son have been the eyes and ears and voice of '40 for Shipmate from the Norfolk area. This time he regrets having to pass on the sad word of the loss by Dee and Sully Sullivan, of son, Lawrence Val; death as a passenger in a Virginia car accident. Our condolences and prayers go out to his parents, five brothers and two sisters.

New change of address: Virginia and Mark Varland have moved to 'Kingsmill on the James River' — 144 Toler's Road, Williamsburg VA 23185. Mark has the welcome mat out for Classmates visiting Williamsburg and Busch Gardens.

Now we come to the Deep South and it's nag, nag, nag from Cary Hall in Jimmy Carter land who didn't get his Score and 3 More in the next return mail. He blames his aching back and (temporarily) missing book on past sins, thusly: " . . . I beUeve it's God punishing me for that time years ago when I condescended to have lunch with Jimmy Carter when he was governor. One has to be awfuUy careful about associating with Democrats (with a capital 'D', Cary? . . . Tsk, tsk . . . ) or God wiU get you . . . " The Nicholsons and Laniers have visited a spell with the Halls during the past Summer and report that Cary still denies being editor of the '40 Lucky Bag . . .

But the man can write. Read his "Away the Boarding Party" in the October '81 Shipmate; the true story of how New Englander Bob White looted in both oceans during WWII!

Adm. Rodgers at the wheel; Vera Barron, lookout

Bumboat: Early Winters, engineer. Bob Bogardus and Ned Bent holding down the sternsheet; Foggy Newcomb, bowhook

NA '40 boards OMEO\: I. to r.: Dee and Early Winters, John Refo, Foggy Newcomb, Cliff Bundy, J. Clagett

"Is this a dagger which I see before me. The handle toward my hand? . . . "Macbeth. Act II, Scene I

The Snyders of Madison, Connecticut More good news from Joe Snyder, our Man at Yale. Accompanying a photo of the Snyder clan that 1 requested ages ago for the "One Man's Family" series was this description: " . . . As you can see, we have a room full, all good people and all well. How lucky can one get? . . . " In view of Yale's lucky win over Navy in October . . . maybe the Snyder family should be recaUed to Annapolis.

Down in Woodbury, New Jersey, Mildred, widow of Ted Budny, has been reading Shipmate, thinking ahead to this month's 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and reminiscing: " . . . Ted and 1 were married just before the war in Honolulu, so we were there for the attack on Pearl Harbor. (He was stationed . . . in PENN-

Gene Lamuiian icts the main on a port tack CKff Bundy tests (leans on?) port stay

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The Admiral gets away from it all on the boom Vera Barron and Dee Winters in the cockpit

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Castine Revisited — CCXI As promised in last month's Shipmate here are some of the great shots taken during Castine Caper #11 by John Barron. It's too bad that we can't print the colors— they are beautiful! Many thanks again to Vera and John for sharing these prints with us.

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the naval establishment. Bill Reinhardt also told us about his son who is now stationed at the Naval Academy where, as lieutenant commander, he is the dean of women!

The L Pat Gray Defense Fund Yes, you heard " T h e good news from the Northeast." Pat Gray is now free of the Weathermen. But the financial mess is still there to clean up. Many thanks, in advance, for your $40 for '40 to PO Box 481, Waterford CT 06385.

The Secretary's Corner Our thanks to Classmates who have already responded to the plea for help in rounding up June 1940 ship assignments. We've received the Usts for ENTERPRISE, RANGER, DETROIT, PHOENIX, NORTHAMPTON, NEW MEXICO, MILWAUKEE, QUINCY, MINNEAPOLIS, and MEMPHIS. But — leave it to Bob

And drinks to be dranken . . .

And little children playing (Bundy granddaughter).

Kalen, way down south in Mobile, Alabama, to cut through the Gordian knot. Here's his note: " . . . Enclosed is a copy of the pages of the 1940 Register of Officers which gives the first duty stations of all those 4.0 guys in 40 . . . " H e goes on to invite " . . . Anyone passing through (Mobile) is always welcome here . . . " The address is 217 Berwyn Drive, West #113, Mobile AL 36608.

Now, if you would Hke a list of your first '40 shipmates drop a line to Bob or the old sec.

Oh, oh . . . just almost overlooked a letter from Bill Lanier. He and Martha welcome sun-seeking Classmates to their new address; Bay Point, PO Box 273, Panama City FL 32407. But let Bill tell it: " . . . we moved to a new house overlooking the 16th green at Bay Point, outside Panama City, Florida. This Winter, instead of shoveling snow, we look forward to relaxing in the sun, in — or at least around — our pool . . . We'll be stopping

by Hampton, Georgia, on our way South, to stay with Dorthe and Cary Hall. Cary, incidentally, was editor of the Log, not the Lucky Bag. (Sec. NOTE: "I'll be dadgummed! Why didn't Cary say so?")

He resents any confusion as to who was responsible for that famous omission of an index. 1 was the editor of the Lucky Bag, and it was all my fault . . . " Bill would always say anything for a friend. * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * *

41 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 7111 Pyle Rd., Bethesda MD 20817 301/320-3887 Percent Members: 70 And songs to be sung . . .

"Sail Navy D-O-W-N the field . . . " Then the host bids his friends "Good-bye"

From the Annapolis area, my reliable informant and good Kansan, Joe Hoker, has come through with news again. First, Helen and Joe's son, William Patrick, was married to Isabel Flores from Annapolis in August. It was a military wedding with Joe in whites leading the sword parade through the sword arch. The ceremony was followed by a reception at Alumni House. William is a Lt. (jg) (USNA '79), stationed aboard USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) which is based in

Oakland, California. The couple will live in Yerba Buena. Also, Joe produced an address for our previously missing Classmate, Marv Ruffin. Look for it at the end of the column.

At the September class lunch in Washington, Joe Taussig told us about his new life in the Pentagon where he now deals with the 360,000 civilians in Shipmate, December 1981

At the Arc de Triomphe. Hailey, Curran, Weyrauch, et al

Portsmouth, England, near VICTORY: Harwood, JT Smith, Lenz, TH Graham

Liberty boat in Copenhagen: Schoenbaum, JT Smith, Shelton

Ken Steen sent in the accompanying pictures taken on our youngster cruise. We sure were handsome in those happy days.

From California comes the sad word that Bud Boyer died very suddenly last June. I know that everyone joins me in offering Ginnie our deepest sympathy. Also, a few days later, Harry Simpson's widow Julie died at Escondido. John Duke represented the Class at the funeral service where Julie was buried alongside Harry at the Valley Center Cemetery. They are survived by two daughters.

The flier — but it is really much more complete than that — for the 41st anniversary party in Florida should be in your hands by now. If not, here are the highlights. It will be held in Melbourne, Florida, on Saturday and Sunday, 6 and 7 February 1982. Things will start at 1800 on the 6th with cocktails at Marylyn and Bob Strieler's home on the Indian River, 2880 South 87

Patrick Drive, Indialantic. From there a threeminute drive will take you to dinner at 2000 at the Eau Gallic Yacht Club, followed by dancing. On the 7th there will be a brunch at the Palm Bay Ramada Inn starting at 1030. The nearby Palm Bay Ramada Inn at 590 S.E. US 1, Palm Bay, Florida, has arranged a block of rooms for the Class but you must make your arangements direct with the Palm Bay Ramada Inn by January 1.

Another nearby motel, and there are several, is the HoHday Inn Ocean Front Indialantic with its own beach. Eastern Airlines serves the Melbourne Regional Airport but Orlando International Airport with many more flights is only 70 minutes away by car. If you plan to rent a car, 1 urge you to do it well in advance. In other words, NOW. If you have not gotten your notice or have other questions, get in touch with Charlie Rush, ShyrI Norton, Dave Loomis or Bob Strieter. They are in charge and obviously off to a great start.

Finally, here are two changes for your NEW directories: Marvin Ruffin, 115 Boone Trail, Severna Park MD 21146, 301/647-6955; and Shyri Norton, 1101 S. Miramar Avenue, Indialantic FL 32903, 305/724-1445.

Merry Christmas, Jolly Boxing Day and Happy New Year.

42 Sec'y R. S. Day, CLU P.O. Box 6042 Shiriington Station ArUngton VA 22206 Percent Members: 71 What's the Dope The 40th is now a memory, but what a wonderful one we share, those of us who were fortunate enough to be able to attend. Attendees represented 208 Class families and most delightfully included ten Class widows. While 345 gathered under Ginnie Ehreke Smith's tailgate tent and admired Parker Armstrong's triple Don Johns, the highlight was the Saturday evening reunion ball where 373 dined on standing rib and trimmings.

The windup brunch Sunday morning after Chapel found 218 still in town and still swapping stories.

It was indeed a big, big weekend. While no one Classmate can be expected to stage such a function, and we must acknowledge that all who were asked to do something performed magnificently, most of the credit for this successful event rests with Bill Kurtz and with Betty Kurtz.

Now the scene shifts and we are asking Charlie Bishop, John Davis, and Dick Sewall to consider staging the 45th Reunion on the West Coast. We are sure others will come forward to work with them and each Classmate is invited to send along suggestions.

For the record, this is how it all came together: PS Smith, Rawson, Welsh, Atkinson, Small, Bishop, Land, Slater, Burt, Drew, Woessner, Tully, Cruser, Rowan, W. Crawford, Underwood, Bogart, Herndon, Stokes, Connor, Mills, Geise, Swenson, Young, Lamar, Schmutz, Ward, Callender, Fry, Gommengenger, Blois, Schoenfeld, Flynn, Gardes, Curtis, Gerber, Woods, Hopley, Hay, J. Davis, Osier, Maddex, S. Jones, Froude, Weiss, Henning, Tofalo, Kurtz, Gooding, Britner, Robertson, Riley, Opp, Cross, Raymond, Esler, Wilson, R.C. Knight, R. Brown, Padgett, Lee, Richardson, Porter, Kintner, Bliss, Tagland, Marocchi, Scarborough, Cole, Lowe, Richmond, Conger, Nyberg, Rice, Spiegel, Betzel, Wilhite, Shreve, Koehler, Easton, Roberts, C. Turner, Clarke, Lowell, Lindbeck, Sweitzer, P.B. 88

Smith, Day, Arthur, Herzberger, Dennett, Patterson, Houston, Berry, Bruns, Adams, Jeffrey, White, Salassi, Marshall, A.J. Kennedy, J.T. HUl, Johnson, Hinchey, Allen, Werthmuller, Stegemerten, Erb, Randall, Carter, A. HamUton, Wiley, Duncan, Bunting, Sellers, Mongtomery, McWethy, C. Smith, Glick, Armstrong, Tate, Sewall, Andrews, Hurst, Gutzman, Engdahl, Betzel, Burton, J.E. Kennedy, Alexander, Earnhardt, Burchard, Thompson, Lim, Shear, Plate, Rawson, Murch, Whitney, Warner, Price, Shaw, Kelley, Nash, O'Brien, J.C. Hill, Sims, Ostrander, Houser, Childers, Culjat, Jennings, Payne, Dozier, Ashley, James, Gulledge, Morrow, J. Crawford, Buhrer, Poage, Reeves, Wahlin, Theys, Pugh, Weber, Bergin, G. MiUer, Dunham, Wallace, Mahler, Betzer, Barnett, T. Williams, Greer, Brewster, MacKown, Quinn, Reed, King, W. Miller, Riley, Divine, Harwood, Rosenberg, Van Gelder, Willis, Neenan, D. Green, Madden, Kane, O'Donnell, and T. Turner.

Also, Betty A. Casey (Rea), Virginia Ehreke (Smith), Ruth Westcott (Clements), Ann Beale, Brigitta Martin, Sunny Harbert, Mary Jeane Gravely, Bobby Eastman, Rene Griffith, and Francie Binion. Doris Quill joined her sister-inlaw, Rene Griffith; and Betts and John Higgins, our honorary Class members, were among the tail-gaters.

Planning to attend, but forced to cancel, were McNeal, Field, Reilly, Parsons, and Laing. We also had words of greeting and support from Sue Tabor, Jane Doyle, Ed Gallagher, and Bee and Don Holmes.

While his death was not unexpected, it was with great sadness that we received word that Bud Livingston had lost his fight with cancer on the 23rd of October, just as we were getting things underway. Bud had sent in his full deposit and was determined to make the reunion, but all Marion could do for him in the last weeks was keep him quietly at home and try to cope with the general paralysis that overtook him. The Livingstons were a vital and vibrant part of our previous reunions and Bud will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Vern Binion, Jr., had flown in from Los Angeles to escort his mother, and he and Midn. Joe Tofalo represented USNA '42 (2nd generation). During the evening, Vern took over the microphone to express the thanks of all of the '42 sons and daughters for our part in "sponsoring" them into the world.

And, to keep that record straight, let me advise one and all that Johann and Jerry Miller welcomed Jonathan Byrd Miller into this life on 24 September at the very fine weight of 10 lbs., 10 oz. By all accounts, all three are thriving.

Nancy Morrow arranged with Garfinckel's and Woodward & Lothrop to supply a fine selection of fragrances for the ladies attending the dinnerdance. Meantime, Bill Morrow persevered with his Alumni Association and Class of '42 golf outing in spite of Friday's showers. Much to his delight, three of the wives played out all the holes and were declared winners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; scores unrevealed.

The Christmas dance this year will be chaired by the Class of '43. The date of 15 December having been forced upon us by Ft. Myer's catering department may have some effect on the turnout, particularly among those who live outside of Washington. Nevertheless, we hope to see numbers of our friends from '39 , '40, '41, '43 and '44.

Jane Doyle has sold the family home in Vero Beach and is moving into the Village Green community. Her address is Village Green West, #357, 8775 20th St., Vero Beach FL 32960. She plans to be in Baton Rouge for Christmas, but after that will be at home to any Classmates seeking a

warmer climate. Muff and Norm Nash had dropped by while Jane and the family were enjoying Cape Cod last Summer. That trip proved to be such fun that they plan to repeat their sojourn for Summers to come. With the family's support, Jane has been attending coUege and garnering her fair share of As. The Doyle children are fairly well scattered. The oldest, Marcy, and her husband Ron live in Brooklyn and are happliy making preparations for their first baby, having arranged to adopt a child from South America in the Spring. Judson, Jr. and Marilyn live in Warrington, Pennsylvania, with one-year-old Katie. Jim and Linda live in Baton Rouge with James, 12, Andy, 10 and Merrie, 7.

Muff and Randy live in Columbia, Missouri, with son, Doyle, born this past August. Joanne, the youngest, lives in the Boston area, not too far from Jud's brother Bob. Belle and Russ Flynn warmed up for the 40th by appearing at Russ' 45th high school reunion, in Connecticut. He noted that 30 had matriculated, but not how many made the 45th, although they spent much of September celebrating with those who did. When not partying, Russ serves as flotiUa commander for the Coast Guard Auxiliary out of St. Michaels, almost directly across the bay from Annapolis. Thus, Uke so many who have re-retired, he finds himself busier than when he was working near Tyson Corners in Virginia.

From the desk of Dan Bergin comes a report on visits with Jim Schnepp and George Bliss. Bobbie and Jim spent a few days in mid-September with Peggy and Dan. Originally, they had planned for the 40th, but Bobbie's mother's health necessitated a shift in schedules. They Uve in Litchfield Park, a suburb of Phoenix, and Jim stiU works for the State of Arizona. Both are inveterate golfers, so settled near a golf course. In addition to seeing the Bergins, they were able to get together with Jeanette and Roy Werthmuller and Mary and Hank Sweitzer.

While Dan was vacationing in Maine, he had a chance to visit George Bliss, who is supervisor for value engineering at the Bath Iron Works. A tour of the yard left Dan very much and most favorably impressed by the "what" and "how" Bath is using to build such marvelous ships, so frequently ahead of schedule and under budget. Much of their progress can be attributed to George.

In closing out this Reunion report, I'd like to acknowledge that there were several requests to report on the rumors, stories, tales, and outright lies which were rife during the three days we were together. Some might not pass the editors, others might prove libelous, and few were either too long or too dependent on one's having been present to retell. I might say, however, that the music was excellent, the dancers lithe and youthful, and the ladies never more lovely. As always I shall try to report what you may wish to pass along in your cards and letters, so please keep them coming.

Thus, may I end this column by again expressing my gratitude for the meaningful tribute paid me during our dinner together and wish each of you a very wonderful Christmas and a sparkling 1982.

For in the final analysis, it is our years together and your continuing support that makes this the great Class that it is, not the efforts of any one among us.

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43 Sec'y, Capt. William T. Peach, III, (SC) USN (Ret.), 647 Kaimalino St., Kaliua HI 96734 Corr. Sec'y, Cdr. Wes Burnett (SC) USN (Ret.) 253 Heamans Way, AnnapoHs MD 21401 Percent Members: 67 It would be better if I could avoid making this column too personal, but when so many of the Classmate encounters involve the writer, it is difficuh to remain anonymous. Please, therefore, excuse personal adventure and travelogue comment when it occurs. It is the only way I know to introduce Classmates through anecdote, without resort to a transparent third person disguise. That is, unless you all provide me with your own material which I will gratefully publish, honoring source.

Fresh in mind is the pleasure of seeing the Sterretts. Peaches, and Pendletons in our 51st State of Hawaii.

Dave and Whitney Sterrett have a stunningly beautiful apartment on the oceanfront directly under Diamond Head. Their lanai thrusts out over the seawall and you can look down on coral heads beneath the surf below. The view of Waikiki is spectacular. We enjoyed a nice lunch with our cordial hosts and learned of their pleasant, relaxed Hfe, daily swims, occasional sails and social activity which occasionally involves Classmates Paul Lacy who, as I have previously reported, is a very busy and effective member of the state legislature, and Bob Stuart who is teaching in the local community coUege.

For the information of those interested in a similar Ufe style, an apartment in the building next to the Sterretts is for sale for $1,250,000. (We had the temerity to ask.) Dave pays only $1000.00 a year in property tax, so you can afford to live there if you can raise the million bucks and are prepared to accept the fact that, without legal relief, your land lease and therefore your equity will run out in forty years and you'll be left with beautiful memories.

Nan and Bill Peach, who live in Kailua, were entertaining Jack Barrett when 1 called. Jack is director of a research company under contract to the Navy at Pearl Harbor and active in the Republican party. In a visit to the Peach's very attractive home the next evening, there were cocktaUs in the lanai surrounded by the flowering trees and tropical verdure which is probably part of your memory of the island. Bill has surrendered to all this, giving up his college administrative and tax consulting work in favor of hunting and fishing. Unfortunately, he says, there are very few fish: Oahu is all fished out. (Not so on the other Islands I discovered.)

Although the island residents love their life of perpetual sun and fair winds, they all make frequent trips back to the "Mainland." (It is considered declasse now to refer to the "States") to visit family and friends. The Sterretts keep a camper at Travis AFB and catch Space A back and forth. Incidentally, this is the same camper they Hved in during a year and a half of travel on the continent, a number of years ago.

Our travels took us to Kauii and the Big Island before we were able to contact the Pendletons on Mauii. We'd had enough golf. (At least 1 had; Geo is insatiable) so I confidently challenged Chuck to a game of tennis. 1 am disgustingly proud of my game and Chuck taught me a deserved lesson in humility. After composing himself in the shower at the Mauii Surf Hotel, the loser had recovered sufficently so that we could accompany the winShipmate, December 1981

ner and Norma on a delightful drive to a nearby plantation and lunch at an exceptionally beautiful cliff-top club. The occasion, with this wonderful couple, reminded me again of the extraordinary value of a close Class of graduates and shipmates.

I know of no comparable benefit among civilian contemporaries.

Charles Pendleton has built his own home (construction except plumbing and some electrical) several hundred feet above the superb beaches of Wailea. Norma was born on the island, her father a plantation manager, and her husband has obviously adopted the life with enthusiasm. They, along with all the others I talked with, plan on attending our fortieth. I've got a year in which to get my game in shape for a re-match.

Speaking of building, Ed Cummings was the project manager on the construction of an enormous high rise apartment building on the waterfront next to the Mauii Surf Hotel. He lived on the island during construction in the mid-'70s, but is now back on the West Coast living at Lake Merced which is, I understand, one of San Francisco's reservoirs.

Ann and Paul Padgett are reported to have sold their Atlanta home and are moving to the West Coast.

Ajax (A. J.) Miller has bought a lot on the Big Island (Hawaii) and is planning to retire there from his job with Caterpillar Tractor in Hong Kong.

The Pendletons have visited them in their Victoria Peak apartment. Do you remember that spectacular view?

Fred Yatz is still teaching at Bad Kreuznack American High School near Frankfurt, Germany.

His wife, Hanne-Dore, is German and they make frequent visits to his second home in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Vito Vitucci wrote a nice letter with details of Hank Bress's recent troubles. "Hank has just undergone two serious (8 HR) operations at Bethesda. The first was to cut some of his neck vertebrae to relieve pressures on his spinal cord.

The second was to take some bone from his hip and re-build the cut-up vertebrae. He now sits strapped into a harness which is rigged to hold his head erect during a healing process which is expected to take many months. Hank is approaching his convalescence and therapy with his usual determination. He will get well, you can be sure of that."

Henry has been running around with a broken neck for the past thirty years. Frequent sessions of traction and rigorous regimen of calisthenics enabled him to cope with the situation. The condition apparently originated when he was working out with the boxing team of the University of Virginia. He developed a severe crick in his neck and the trainer "snapped" it back in place. He would be delighted to hear from Classmates and would enjoy visits.

Jim Oliver reports that as usual the Class was the strongest represented at the monthly (third Wednesday) luncheon of the DC Chapter, Alumni Association, at Fort Myer in September. Sappington, Wall, Zimmerman, McTighe, White, Greenwood, Beaver and Oliver were there. Merrill reports that Kay is doing fine.

Carolyn and Ham Ries passed through Annapolis on a trip East from Rancho Rimmando to visit grandchildren in Norfolk. While here they took in the Navy-Eastern Kentucky game, played golf, and visited a number of Classmates. Ham agreed to "think about" being a West Coast correspondent. There are about eleven Classmates in the San Diego area.

Jim HoUoway's Letter to the Editor, Washington Post, subject "Big Carriers are Best"

published in late August, rebuts an article "Only What's Essential" by General Maxwell Taylor which evidently argued the merits of small carriers employing VSTOL aircraft, with necessary capabilities, to operate after 1989 when they could first put to sea. Jim's response is that VSTOL with performance matching Soviet counterparts even in the 1990s is too dubious and expensive a proposition. "American taxpayers should not be asked to put several billions of dollars into a warship that might not be able to go to war." He states his case well and I'm sorry this column is already too long to present it in original form.

44 Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. (Windy) Whidden, USN (Ret.) 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean VA 22101 Annapolis Corr. Sec'y.

Capt. Jack E. Godfrey, USN (Ret.) 40 Franklin St., Annapolis MD 21401 301/268-6474 Percent Members: 64 '44 Memorial Project Thus far, having surpassed the 90 percent mark on our way to the $60,000 goal, there has been a conspicous lack of need to harass anyone to support the Memorial Project. The end is in sight, the Committee is on top of the situation as Lejeune Hall takes shape, and we do not anticipate any problems at this point. 1 pass this bright report on as a Christmas gift to you all.

Navy-Air Force Game For those of you who were not able to make the game, it would have done your hearts good to see the large contingent of '44 there and the NavyMarine Corps Stadium packed to overflowing with Navy and Air Force fans. This annual contest has taken on much of the same aura of competition seen at the annual Army-Navy game. It was also delightful to see Navy exonerate itself, 30-13, for the painful loss to Air Force at Colorado Springs last year. Among the out-of-towners from '44 who where there were Jeff McVey up from Virginia Beach and Maylon Scott down from New England.

Otherwise, our large contingent was pretty much from the Washington/Baltimore/Annapolis area.

It was a "tail-gater" the Ukes of which is rarely seen.

Mail Bag Ray Bock wrote another gem of whimsy to Jack Godrey who passed it on to me. It's worth sharing with you in Ray's own words: "Last week a friend of a decade's standing wanted to know what a 'Spanish athlete' was. Naturally, I told him.

Then he inquired about the meaning of 'wife.' This seemed curious, following on the heels of the first question, but I told him. Then I wanted to know the reason for his strange inquiries.

"He had just returned from a vacation tour along the Forty-Niner Trail through California's mother lode country with his family, stopping at every historic spot along the way. Somewhere between Sutter's Creek and Mokelumne Hill he had dredged these two terms out of a '44 Lucky Bag nestled among other antiques offered for sale in a small store.

"He does not remember either the name of the town or the name of the store nor can he recaU whether there was a name stamped on the cover, but he did enjoy twitting me about the words Bob 89

Cook and Bob Bartlett had written about me nearly 40 years ago.

"The mother lode country still has nuggets of purest gold. How did this one get there?"

Having reported last month Dick Bowe's latest on Chariie Floweree, it was a pleasure to hear from Charlie himself upon his return from Geneva. I quote him as follows: "After having gone to Geneva a couple of years ago as a putative disarmer, I wound up making my mark as a defender of the ERW (Enhanced Radiation Weapon) as the enclosed US policy statement seems to suggest. Ifyou read my entire statement, however, you'll see that the ERW was only one point in my general rebuttal to the Soviets on the East-West balance and related issues. Anyhow my timing was right on the so-called neutron bomb controversy. I even got quoted in the August 24 issue of Time.

"I'm back in Washington now seeing what the fickle finger of fate has in store for me. At the moment I haven't the vaguest idea, but will let you know in due course. Meanwhile 1 hope to be seeing you and some of the rest of the '44 gang around town."

Rusty King wrote in an appreciation for our recent write-up on him and told an anecdote connected with a divorce law case of his which is worth a good giggle. An excerpt follows: " . . . 1 pointed out that at least one party who obtained a default divorce would know about it and if both of them were present, as in this case, both knew about the entry of judgment; so mailing them notice of entry of judgment was only a duplication of effort and unnecessary cost to government in stamps, envelopes and time. She (court clerk) said those vrere her orders and that if 1 wished to take it up with the County Clerk, 1 could do so.

"1 walked into his plush office at about three minutes before nine and asked, 'Bob, are you interested in saving taxpayers' money?"

"Yes," he replied. At precisely that moment, the entire building began to shake; shaking which lasted several moments. We both agreed, laughing, when a government servant is interested in saving the taxpayers money, it is an earth-shaking event.

"To wrap up the story, he will, 'look into it'; there was no damage to the building, which shook as a result of a 5.1 Richter earthquake centered 150 miles southwest of Ventura." That's the way to shake up those public servants. Rusty.

CecU Simpson wrote for advice on replacing his class ring which he had lost while playing golf with Bob Replogle. He remembered that Tiffany's made our original rings but had forgotten which other firm bid and might have the die. We informed him that both Tiffany, our contractor choice, and Bailey, Banks, and Biddle, the other major bidder, stiU had dies for both the class ring and the miniatures. We know this because we have used them both. Some of you out there may also have forgotten and can use the information. Cecil's address is now Route 2, Box 403, Lenoir City TN 37771.

45 Sec'y, Capt. Cari Gronemann, Jr. USN (Ret).

4204 Shannon Hill Road, Alexandria VA 22301 703/960-8762 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Dutch Schuiz, USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Ariington VA 22207 703/536-7156 Percent Members: 59

An executive Jet from Sugar Land, Texas, has arrived to bring a cheery "Merry Christmas 1981" from this year's Duty Santa Claus to all LookAlivers in 50 states and six foreign countries. You too, can share the Christmas spirit with your Classmates by sending your Christmas card and newsletter to the Association of the Class of 1945, c/o the addresses listed in the masthead of this column. And at the 12 January Ft. Myer luncheon, we will share your card and newsletter with 40-45 Classmates by posting them on the bulkhead for all to read. Also, if you should need some addresses for your Christmas card list, give me a phone call.

And for those of you who provided me with news and photos to keep this column going last year, a hearty, "Thanks to all." Perhaps you meant to drop me a line last year, but didn't get around to it. If we haven't heard from you, why not send me a card or letter updating your current status . . . don't wait for the 40-year-after book!

Last month's column contained an urgent plea from Bill Barnes, Chairman of the '45 After 45 Gift Steering Group, for more ideas. Also listed in the column were names and phone numbers of the various members of his group. Well, Bob Williams has come up with a proposed gift. Bob writes, "After some thought, I suggest consideration of a bust . . . of Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Classmates have identified with him in the past.

He will be the one identifiable Class of '45 man in the future." Bob continues to say that the inSecretary's Corner scription on the plaque should contain sufficient As the yuletide season draws nigh, as we draw information of his historical flight as well as our families together to count our blessings, and suitable identification of the Class of '45. He adds, as we look into those wondrous sparkling eyes of "1 would guess that this idea might hit others iniour grandchildren and tell them tales of Christmas tially as it did me â&#x20AC;&#x201D; somewhat uneasily. But as past, may we also take a moment to remember 1 let it marinate, it seemed like a better and better Classmates and wives who have gone to their idea. It would provide lasting identification for the reward ahead of us and be thankful for this ever- Class, would be educational, would commemorate lovin' great country which spawned us all and drew a historical event, would be an appropriate gift to us together in '44. God Bless you, one and all. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the Academy and would be meaningful to the WVW Academy and the Class of 1945." Well, what do you think? Why not write or call Bill Barnes or a member of his steering group? Hal Lawrence 90

comments on this idea, "I think it deserving of the most serious consideration." Hal goes on to propose a poster of the finished product suitable for display in the home be developed and made available to Classmates and others.

Palmer Herndon Rixey, author of the Ballad of the Dirty Thirty of the Rugged 58th, confesses that he has hung up his poetic Ucense for good. Writing from a new address at 1330 SkyHne Drive #36, Monterey CA 93940, Rix provides a welcome update: "After the conclusion of college for one daughter and two sons, we fled the humidity of Sarasota and now reside on a hill overlooking the Naval Postgraduate School where the air conditioning is au naturel and the dulcet tones of the sea lions rounding up their harems are punctuated by bugle calls floating in from the Defense Language Institute. All things considered, I would rather be in Singapore, but Louise has decreed that my move in that direction will be made with my second wife . . . " A determined environmentalist since he took up the study of trees as a plebe, Rix once penned these immortal lines: "The members of that blissful band were bounced from tree to tree; Devotedly arboreal was Section Sixty-Three."

Ella Bessette pens this note to the Class: "Please forgive my delay in responding and thanking you for your donation in Curt's memory to the American Cancer Society. Our family, Curt's mother and I all appreciate your thoughts and wonder how we can ever express our real gratitude to the many friends who gave us support during Curt's illness. A brain tumor is a trauma affecting the entire family." Ella looks forward to keeping in touch with old friends through Shipmate.

And from RAdm. Ed Dexter '28, who had just been made an honorary member of the Class of 1945, "I am honored and thrilled to receive the membership certificate and the letter of exceptional significance. This is indeed one of the most appreciated honors of a lifetime of experiences and rewards."

Treasurer Ozzie Dale keeps doggedly plugging for Life Membership in the Association of the Class of 1945 by offering a bargain rate of $18 (plus back dues). He reports that we have 400 who are behind in dues. One who took advantage of his offer was Crump FarreU of 1207 Kilian Blvd., S.E., St. Cloud MN 56301, who reports, "Alive and well and teaching finance/investments at St. Cloud University (in the center of Minnesota), at the College of Business. We have an ROTC at nearby St. John's U., and a touch of sea via the mighty Mississippi River which flows by a few yards away." Another who paid up was Bill Steuteville. He notes, "Doreen and I are alone now. Our youngest son, Robbie, is in his third year at Penn State. The other three kids have been away from home for some time. I am working at the Naval Air Development Center, Warminster, Pennsylvania . . . " Marge and Don Curtis, formerly of Virginia Beach, have a new address: Box 90A, Route 3, Dariington SC 29532. He writes, "Margie and I have 8 acres on a pond in farm country, and will do lots of gardening. Daughter Dorrie runs a travel agency in Atlanta and daughter Muff is a systems engineer in data processing in Fairfield, Connecticut. We will miss the concentration of '45ers in Virginia Beach . . . " Hey, how about you FortyFivers in South Carolina giving Marge and Don a Southern welcome!

From a statistical standpoint, we are cutting our own throats by striving to locate our 34 Phantom (graduate) Classmates. Our percent membership (in the USNA Alumni Association), shown in the masthead of this column, is determined by dividing Shipmate, December 1981

the number of graduate Alumni members (both Hfe and annual) by the total known (valid addresses) graduates. Our present membership in the Alumni Association is 59%, or 444 divided by 758.

If we suddenly located our 34 current Phantoms, our percent membership would drop to 56%. A quick check of other Classes shows that they have the followir.g number of unknowns, or Phantoms: 82 in the Class of '44; 92 in '46 and only 43 in '47.

Our class tiles in the Alumni Association's computer pre probably more up-to-date than most Classe., giving us the current addresses of 314 nonmembers to whom the Class Officers have appealed in our semi-annual newsletter to join the Alumni Association.

As of the 31st of March 1981, the end of the membership year, the Alumni Association had a total membership of 21,302 (7,476 Life and 13,826 Regular). There are also 1,829 widows and nonAlu'iini subscribers to Shipmate. .Are you one of our 251 Classmates who are Ahimni members of the USNA Alumni Association? Would you like to join our group of 193 Classmates who are Life members, but you don't want to plunk down a fee of $225 all in a bunch?

Well, the Alumni Association offers an installment plan that's hard to beat; Send them a check for $56.25 along with your complete name and address, and they will bill you the same amount in three additional quarterly installments . . . just like your level payment home heating plan.

Forty-Fivers on the move: Registered professional engineer, Bert M. Leecraft, Jr. , has a new address: 2250 St. Gessner, #206, Houston TX 77063 . . . Linda and Jack Knudsen returned in October from a three-week trip to Europe where they spent two weeks in the canals of Southern France in a barge (or barges) with Peggy and Jim Bradley and Helen and Stan McCord. Many submarine sea stories were told and retold on that trip . . . Correction Department: Alice and Breck Kinnear did not visit a daughter in London and a 91-year-old uncle in Munich in September. Instead, they went the other way, visiting Seattle, Victoria and San Diego . . . Barbara and Harvey Hartzel spent two weeks at Estero Bay, Mexico . . . VAdm. Lando Zech, Chief of Naval Personnel, recently cut the ribbon at the new Senior Enlisted Academy at the Naval Education and Training Center of Newport, Rhode Island. The Academy is designed to prepare selected senior and master chief petty officers to better fulfill their leadership and management responsibilities . . .

Joan and Miles Larson sent a September card from England where they were touring England, France, Switzerland, Austria and Germany . . . Liz and Vince Anania returned from six weeks in Belgium in mid-September where Vince was working on a study for Stanwick. While there, they did Lisbon, Paris, Luxembourg and Brussels . . .

Joan Dedrick stopped off to see Sue and Chuck Priest in McLean after driving from Whidbey Island, Washington, to Norfolk with daughter Marjorie. She visited son Warren in DC and Danny in Pennsylvania before returning to her Oak Harbor (WA) home where she is active in the local wives club, oil painting and her stained glass shop . . . Marge Fallon's son. Major Mike Fallon USMC, is an officer student at the Command and Staff School in Quantico. He had previously served with the First Battalion, 6th Marines, at Camp Lejeune. Daughter Elizabeth is a sophomore at Boston College and Mary Scott, the equestrian, is a sophomore in high school . . . Classmates in San Diego report that Julie DeGrazier suffered a severe stroke several months ago. John's address is 6449 Sunny Brae Dr., San Diego CA 92119 . . . Don't miss the article entitled.

Shipmate, December 1981

"Memories of Wartime Youth, a Destroyer Ensign's War in the Pacific, 1944-1945." by Lt. (jg) Paul Clapp USN (Ret.) M.D. on page 28 of the October Shipmate. Dr. Paul Clapp died on 30 June 1979.

Bill Flynn gave me a delayed report on an incident which happened at the 60th birthday party bash for Tip Watson at the Army/Navy Country Club in Arlington: It seems that one chap (a non'45er) who had one too many, hiccupped to his hostess, Nancy, "Excuse me, but does a lemon have wings?" "No, of course not," chided Nancy.

"Well, then 1 am truly sorry," he replied, "I'm afraid that I just squeezed the Country Club's duty canary into my gin and tonic."

Have a nice Holiday!

46 Sec'y, Mr. C. W. Kennelly II 7911 Sleaford PL, Bethesda MD 20014 Corr. Sec'y, "Daisy" Wilhoit 1103 Santa Rufina Ct., Solana Beach CA 92075 714/481-2093 Percent Members: 60

Homecoming, but he doesn't want to travel north of the Florida border. "Diz" and Jinny live at 3976 Menendez Dr., Pensacola FL 32503. This past Summer, Sandy, now in Toledo, Ohio, gave us a chance to see Robert M. (Mac) McConnell and his wife Ruth. He is a construction engineer with Owens-Illinois and a professional engineer. They live just outside of Toledo in a classy neighborhood: 2329 Orchard Road, Toledo, OH 43606. Mac could be convinced to join Alumni Association and might even attend a reunion. We really enjoyed our visit with them and catching up on the last 36 years. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Bob Poulsen (he was our fourth 'wife'?" (Yes, Bill, I know. Bob and Margaret Poulsen live at 12811 Indianapolis St., Los Angeles CA 90066. When I last heard from him he worked for Hughes and, anyway, he is a Life member of the Alumni Association and will surely contact you when he reads this.) "Our older son Bill is with PhiUip Morris in Richmond, Virginia, and enjoying life as a bachelor. Scott is in college here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will graduate in November and will be married in January 1982. Since we have lived in the same house for over 16 years; end of report." Address for Phil and Bill is 303 Meriden Dr., Newark DE 19711. He didn't give me his home number but his business number is 302/762-3232.

William A. Faucett

Bill Faucett recently answered my letter of 13 April '79 in which I asked him to help me find the address of Don Smith (7th Co.). He says: "Two years to answer a letter is about average for me.

Answer to your question: Mr. Donald W. Smith, RD-3, Box 250 CR-1, Coffee Run Apartments, Hockessin DE 19707; tel 302/239-2548. Enclosed is a letter I received from Ed Karnis, who left us during plebe year. He came back prior to our graduation as a second lieutenant Army Air Corps.

Please note it is five years old. As for me, I've been in the same job for 13 years, except now 1 am the 'skipper' of two campuses of Delaware Technical and Community College instead of one. I acquired the second one in July '79. Have two USNA grads with me. Paul Byrant '48 is my director of administrative services and Hal Dantone '68 is an instructor in mechanical engineering. Both good men. During Summer 1977, Phil, Michele (our youngest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; now 19) and I drove to the West Coast. We visited friends in San Francisco, then drove down to L.A. for my business conferences.

Gave "Zip" Zipser a call and we were able to get together for lunch. Then on to San Diego to visit Phil's family. Also got to see Paul Hartley. No answer on your phone. Coming back we spent a few days with Ellen and Bob McClelland in Albuquerque. They have a beautiful home and are as gracious as ever. Our oldest (Sandy) has provided us with a grandson and also an opportunity to touch base with two of my ex-"wives". When she and her husband lived in Pensacola, we had a chance to visit Emerson C. ("Diz") Dehn and his wife. He had just retired after 30 years and is enjoying southern living, including docking facilities in their backyard. Tried to get him interested in

Edward Joseph Karnis Now I'll be quoting Ed Karnis from the letter he wrote to Bill Faucett on 2 May 1976. "Flew for the Army in SW Pacific area with 40 missions strafing and skip-bombing in B-25s. Was shot down in Indo China (Vietnam) in 1945. Thanks to God, 1 got out alive. I always thank Him for that. Left service in 1946, back to school, St. Joe in Philly and Georgetown Graduate School, DC. Joined FBI as an Agent 'til 1956. Went to St. Mary's Seminary and was ordained a priest in 1960. Joined the Army again in 1966 (20 years out) as a chaplain. Served in Vietnam in 1967-68, then three years in Europe. Am now at the Chaplains' School and going to Long Island University getting my third master's degree. I head for a twoyear tour in Korea in July. I hope to retire in 1982 with 39 years Reserve service, 20 of which wiU be active duty." Ed's current address is Chaplain's Office, Hq 1 USA, Ft. Meade MD 20755.

Clete Kennelly says (late June): "Things are going well for me, fortunately. Kathleen will be a senior at Mt. St. Mary's studying special ed; Mickey begins his sophomore year at Notre Dame in engineering; Packy will be a senior in high school beginning his term as class president; and Karen is a sophomore in high school. In order to be able to afford all this, Ann went back to work for Uncle Sam, this time for the Dept. of Justice.

"1 learned from the 18 May issue of Navy Times that Ensign Melinda McKenzie recently graduated from flight training at Corpus Christi. Bob, who is Commander, Caribbean Contingency Joint Task Force in Key West, came for the graduation 91

ceremony and pinned her Wings of Gold on Mindy, one of two women who graduated in her class. She has been assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 50 at Subic (Cubi Point). The article doesn't mention Mindy's mother, but my guess is that Ann was there too! Incidentally, Bob McKenzie is one of the remaining flag officers on active duty. Ed Karnis, of course, you just read about. The other Classmate remaining on active duty is Captain Dan Good, Medical Corps, who is currently the medical officer on the Staff of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet.

Gloria and Dan live at 9539 Mavin Drive, Santee CA 92071.

And speaking of '46 "juniors" — Navy Times orders to officers recently recorded orders for LCdr. Alfred J. Whittle, III from USS PiAUTEto PG School, Monterey.

Dody Sinclair Dody Sinclair paid us a visit in September whUe he was at La Costa for one of his, more or less, routine visits to the "Fat Farm" there. The board of directors of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. had just approved an agreement for the merger of Dody's Outlet Company into Columbia. The agreement stipulates that Dody and Outlet president and CEO, Bruce Sundlun, will be added to Columbia Pictures board of directors at the closing of the merger and, also, that Outlet will divest all retail properties. There goes Jakie Reed! The president and CEO of Columbia Pictures said: "We regard the Outlet broadcasting operation as the finest available aggregation of television and radio properties in the country." Guess that makes Dody "an aggregation known throughout the country!"

Williams Family In the last column I promised you a picture of the Classmates at the party given by Libby and Chuck Williams while they were in town. While the group picture turned out too dark for printing in Shipmate the picture of Libby, Chuck and youngest daughter, Lee, lieutenant commander Nurse Corps, is a good substitute. Lee had just graduated from a special school and will report for duty at Camp Pendleton. Both Lee and her husband Philip Grant Marquart, a naval aviator, are lieutenant commanders.

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Baileys in the center, Wilhoits on ends We were in for a surprise at that party when Rita Bailey, whom we hadn't seen in quite some time, arrived with her daughter. Missy. Our daughter Ann was also at the party, having just flown down from Sunnyvale for the week end. Ann and Missy had so much fun talking over old times from their Coronado days that I took this group picture of Ann, Rita, Missy and Tricia. Missy was leaving the next day to return to her job in Manila with Chase Manhattan Bank. Saw Jack Langille at a recent luncheon speech given by SecNav (damn good speech) and he says his address is P.O. Box 6843, San Diego CA 92106; tel 714/226-1650.

At June Week West '81 held this year at Monterey, a youthful alumnus noticed my name tag and introduced himself as Wesley Henry Schmidt, Jr. '72. After he introduced his wife, Catherine, he took me across the dance floor to meet another Classmate, also a '46 "junior," Doug Roulstone and his wife Bonnie. I took a picture of these charming four people which wiU probably be printed in the '72 column. Wes is a surface warfare officer and Doug is an aviator.

Both are currently on duty under instruction at the PG school and both are lieutenant commanders.

It gives me a special thrill to meet our Class "juniors" and 1 am attempting to keep track of them as much as possible, especially those in the service.

Have been trying for about three years to find an address for Sylvester M. Graff, ever since Archie Bradley, '47 sent me an item about his having been appointed to the board of directors of the Bell System Center for Technical Information at Lisle, Illinois. Recently 1 met a local Pacific Telephone executive at the Navy League meeting who told me that the address I wanted was 177 E. Colorado in Pasadena. Sylvester is vice president of engineering and methods for Pacific Telephone.

Recently Pris and Jim Foust were in San Diego visiting son Terry and family. Last night (10 Oct.) the Fousts, Pennys and Wilhoits enjoyed a fun evening at the home of Bea and George Pavis, 6455 Lake Aldon Ct., San Diego 92119.

1 have received, via Alumni House, a series of poems "About Officers, USN" written by Dick StockweU who is retired and lives at 5688 24th Street, Sacramento CA 95822. Dick says he had developed a poetry format called American-Haiku, which is similar to the Japanese haiku poetry form of a three line poem of 5-7-5 syllables, with no rhyming words. Here is a sample: WARRANT He did his duty While looking through thick lenses Of experience.

ENSIGN Too many forget Their first years and pushed their rank In his face daily.

Keep reading this column. If you like ENSIGN you'U \o\e ADMIRALl "Daisy"

"The '47 STEW" Last Thursday I attended the monthly luncheon at Blackie's where most of the conversation was about the forthcoming 35th reunion. That reunion should provide me ample material for my next column, which will be in the January-February issue.

Then, last Saturday, Betty and 1 attended the Navy-Air Force game. After the 30-13 Navy victory, we went over to the Seventh Company's tailgate party. I received that double dose of incentive that I need to sit down and man this typewriter.

Turner Joy and granddaughter Turner Joy writes from Arnold, CaUfomia, "A thousand apologies for not answering your nice letter — no excuses whatsoever — guess with retirement 'Manyana' has become standard.

Retirement continues to be everything we thought it would be — even better, and I highly recommend it. Time has literally flown by thanks to a variety of projects, social activities, visits by friends, golf and fishing — there just are not enough hours in the day. Now that the Summer is over, hopefully things will quiet down as the fish are really hitting — three limits trolling in three outings during the past two weeks. As for golf, well the ole handicap is starting to inch down — now at 11. Next week a fellow golfer and I are off to Fresno to represent our club in the Northern California Two Man Best Ball Tournament. We quaUfied with a 16 under par, thanks to some excellent ham and egging. If we qualify there, it's off to Spyglass at Pebble Beach for the State Championship — a two-day affair. So keep your fingers crossed for us. No '47 news unfortunately but will keep alert for any in the gold country. StiU recruiting — the starting center on the Navy basketball team in the Army-Navy game — 6'8" — is one of our products — now a youngster.

Sorry we will not be there for the 35th — we wiU wait for the 40th for sure — but hopefully a trip or two in between. Very sincerely. Turner." The address is C. T. Joy, Jr., P.O. Box 825, Arnold CA 95223.

Bill Rae writes that he and Mary just returned from a wonderful six weeks in Europe. They made their headquarters at an Army base in Karlsruhe, Germany, where their daughter, Marianne, is a base recreation director, and her husband. Matt Kerins, is a first lieutenant stationed there. The Raes travelled throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with brief side trips to France. The photo was taken atop Kehlstein Mountain which is close to Berchtesgaden and the location of Hitler's "Tea House." A magnificent view! Their other family members are doing fine. Son Bill is still struggling to convert some Maine wilderness Shipmate, December 1981

Bill and Mary Rae and daughter into a farm; Tom is a bridge/steel construction painter, and he and his wife made Mary and Bill proud grandparents of a beautiful boy last Spring; and daughter, Carrie, is back at the University of Rhode Island in the College of Civil Engineering.

Jacksonville Reunion: Chuck Slonim, Bob and Miki Stone', Wes McDonald, Louise Slonim, Brad Becken, Dick Southwell Preparation Association fall meeting in JacksonviUe, Florida, on 5-7 October. Dick Southwell from New London, Miki and Bob Stone from Virginia Beach, Jeff Metzel from Anaheim, California, Brad Becken from Newport, Rhode Island, Louise and Chuck Slonim, and Wes McDonald. Brad, Jeff and Chuck gave presentations, and Wes was the banquet speaker.

Capt. Robert C. Peniston (1.) C.O. of NEW JERSEY, with the new skipper, Capt. William Fogarty Slip and Page Haizlip, Edinburgh, Scotland We continue our recreation and travel commentary with a report from Page and Slip Haizlip.

They "bed and breakfasted" through England, Scotland, and Southern Ireland for two months.

After that experience they wonder whether they wiU ever be able to take an organized tour again.

SUp dragged Page to every Roman ruin in the British Isles, and they managed every cathedral and castle in between. They even stayed in the castle in Durham, England, which had been restored with Durham (NC) money. It is now used as a boy's dormitory for Durham University. On to Africa and AnnapoHs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the 35th.

Our journey now takes us to Santiago, ChUe, where Ray Davis writes that Ufe there is very pleasant in the Summertime, but that the past Winter season was long and rainy. In March he received his Coleman trailer which he had shipped from Miami in January. With it he has been doing more travelling. Things are so expensive that one can afford to travel only by trailer, camp out at night, and cook one's own meals. He purchased ten diehard flashlight batteries for only $19.94. This month the Chilean Military and most (75%) of the Chileans celebrate their 8th year after the demise of Allende . . . without any help from the USA they are doing well when one remembers how bad things were in mid-September 1973. Ray no longer works in the Embassy since the military group there was terminated in June 1980. (It is a small worid after all. This column sat in my typewriter for a few days while I was burning the midnight oil for IBM. Tonight, just before I came to my office to man the typewriter again, the phone rang and it was Ray. He is in town prior to the big reunion.)

My business associate and Manassas neighbor.

Chuck Slonim, reports that there was a small gathering of the '47 Clan at the American Defense Shipmate, December 1981

The above photo was in Navy Times. Bill Fogarty (right), prospective CO of battleship NEW JERSEY, which will be reactivated this Fall, compared notes with Bob Penniston, CO of NEW JERSEY when she was decommissioned in 1969.

Fogarty was in Lexington, Virginia to watch his son play for Washington and Lee University's football team. Bob Peniston is director of the Lee Chapel on the W&L campus. Frances and Bob recently announced the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Lynn, to Patrick Kenneth Sieg, son of Mrs. Robert F. Floyd of Olney, Maryland and Mr. John S. Sieg of Ellicott City. Miss Peniston, a graduate of Randolph-Macon Women's CoUege, is a Latin teacher at St. Mary's Academy in Alexandria. Mr. Sieg, a graduate of Washington and Lee University, is the accounting manager for Marriott's International Hotels. A November wedding was planned in Lexington.

Ben Terrell writes, "Dear Classmates, It is with profound disappointment that I will not be able to attend our 35th Reunion. 1 regret that 1 cannot attend because of my health. However, please remember me to the Class and its activities as 1 will be thinking of you. After 35 years some will not remember me, I am sure. I was in room 1418-A with Jack Bellan and the late Bill Barron â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1st company, 1st Batt. Best wishes and good luck.

Sincerely yours, Ben T. Terrell." His address is Rt. #2, Box 463-A, Louisburg NC 27549.

Ralph Barnard writes from Hawaii that Arthur G. Spahr had moved from San Diego to Eugene, Oregon. His address is 85344 Apple Tree Dr., phone is 503/683-4723. Ralph went on to report that many years ago he saw Bernabe Sanchez in O'Hare airport with his family just after they left Cuba. He was on his way to Wyoming where he was going to work in the oil industry. (My predecessor followed up on this lead, Ralph, but Bernabe is still a ghost.) Ralph mentioned that he trimmed some lychee and mango trees for Davy

Crockett last month in Aieha (HI). Davy is in good shape and worked right along with Ralph.

Jim Stockdale sent me a letter asking how I can live in Catharpin and GainesviUe, Virginia, at the same time. I will wait until next month to answer his question along with my report on how many drinks 1 had to buy during the 35th for Classmates that knew the definition of "catharpin." Sybil and Jim were on a ten-day trip. On Saturday, 17 October, Jim is the principal speaker at the launching of USS AUBREY FINCH at Bath, Maine. They wiU then attend a weekend party at the Maine home of Adm. Fitch's son. Then Sybil goes to Branford, Connecticut, to be with her 90-year-old father while Jim goes to a board meeting in Pennsylvania and then on to Pensacola for a physical. They then converge in Washington at the Marmets on Friday, 23 October, and on to AnnapoHs. The 17 September issue of the Washington Post had an article about this year's 14 White House Fellows.

They gathered along with 100 guests on 15 September at the program's new offices on Jackson Place in Northwest Washington. Jim Stockdale, chairman of the White House Fellows, looking around the room, said "Beautiful, isn't it." Stan Turner was one of the notables present.

Helen and Don Riley announced the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Lancaster Riley, to Rick Eugene Fahrney, Jr. of Hagerstown. Presented to society at the Bachelors Cotillon, Miss Riley was graduated from Maryvale Preparatory School and the University of Maryland. Mr. Fahrney also graduated from the University of Maryland.

Suzie, Joanne, Peter, Bo, Barb, Lonnie, Christopher, Betty, and Emily Since it will cost 20c to mail Christmas Cards Betty and I will have a chance to see many of you at the 35th Reunion, I am taking advantage as the author of this column to send you our Christmas Greetings via Shipmate this year. The highlight of the year is shown when the nine of us went to 93

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King's Dominion last July. From left to right are daughters, Suzie and Joanne, Suzie's son, Peter, Bo, Christopher and his mother. Barb, and sister, Lonnie, Betty, and Suzie's daughter, EmUy. The only ones missing were Suzie's husband. Brad Janss who was in Florida, and Barb's husband, Barry Anderson, who couldn't make it. The other two photos show Betty and me living it up at Catharpin HiU. I am into my 15th year with IBM as program manager for our F-14 Upgrade System.

What little spare time I have left from IBM, '47 Class secretary, and keeping 2'/2 acres shipshape, I spend as one of the directors of our local home owners associations and helping Betty with her Republican Party activities. We were both delegates at the convention at Virginia Beach last June. Betty was chairman of our Evergreen Country Club Nine Hole Ladies Golf Group for the past two years, and she won the yearly horticulture award at her garden club. Our blue bird box was the nursery for ten baby blue birds last Summer.

We are seeing more and more of our '47 neighbors, Jackie and Bob Wilson. Bob won the Evergreen tennis championship, but he has a long way to go before he wins the golf championship. Our youngest daughter, Joanne, is manager of the juniors department at the Tyson Corners Woodward & Lothrop store. She had been one of the department managers at the new Woodies at Fair Oaks Mall for a year. Our oldest daughter Barb and her family just moved to Juneau, Alaska, for a year. Suzie and her family continucto reside in Brandon, Florida near Tampa. She stays in shape teaching aerobic dancing. We had Althea Rumble as our house guest two weeks ago. She then went with seven of her family and friends to Scotland, England, and Ireland. She will return just in time for the 35th. Maggie and Cab Callaway are coming up from Ft. Lauderdale and will stay with us. So, the welcome mat is always out at Catharpin HiU. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. '"47, Best on the Severn," Bo.

48 Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner K. Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria VA 22302 Percent Members: 61 The Fall is upon us with its cools and warms and colors. There have been some interesting football games, and some mighty fine tailgating. By and large, the team had done us proud. If you don't think so, just consider what our pals on the Hudson have been putting up with for some several years! This month my mailbox has not suffered with congestion but 1 have a couple of notes to pass on to you.

The East Kentucky State game, which was the last-minute substitute for the defunct Villanova team, saw some tailgating by the playful Annapolis set, augmented by Washington-area folk, and others from further away. Since Tom Hayward was at the game, someone had the excellent idea 94

to slip a note under the windshield wiper of the CNO auto inviting him to stop by the Class gaters after the game. He did so, joining in the postgame hilarity.

The Air Force game, which was sold out, and which generated traffic conditions between D.C. and AnnapoUs unlike any for some few years, brought out a large class contingent. Carolyn and Hugh Rardin declared Gourmet Tailgate Day, and a bunch of cars managed to evade the traffic and set up a truly deUghtful party. Others, Uke the Jack Bells and the Jim Ahems got stuck in the flypaper highway, and were late for the kickoff. Others reliably reported to have been seen at the festivities were the Balls, Ben Moores, Grahams, Morgans, Spaldings, Shockeys, Markels, Buhrers, Tobins, Gene Kellys, Langs, Parks, Bartows, Lochners, Pattersons, Carlquists, and the Carringtons, who somehow ended up on the other side of the field.

Since Tom Hayward had parked his barge 2Uong the seawall at Hospital Point, he asked some of the tailgaters who had invited him to join them at the previous game to swing by the barge after the game for a little fantailing. BUI Small and Jim Beggs were there along with the SECNAV and the Japanese CNO. SECNAV was sporting a USAFA B-Robe.

Gene Portner writes from 314 Carroll Park E., Long Beach CA 90814, "When it comes to family support for a graduating midshipman, the Portner turnout last May could be near the record. My fifth son, David, class of '81, was cheered by his seven brothers and three sisters — and his Mom (Kay) and Dad. There were also three sibling spouses and some six grandchildren. We all flew in from Califomia using 21 seats in the plane. And after graduation, we attended David's wedding.

Obviously, we're very proud of his high class standing with a mechanical engineering major.

He's now at the Nuclear Submarine School. We must have caused quite a fuss around Annapolis — reservations, tickets, and all! But David smiled all Graduation Week — and so did I!" Most Washington-area Classmates are aware of and many have visited the "Hayloft Dinner Theater" in nearby Manassas, which is the product of the genius of Nina and Frank Matthews.

It is without question the finest spot of its kind in this area, if not the Northeast. They combine in the most intriguing and at the same time entirely comfortable and pleasant way, superb food and invariably good theater. Having said all that, it is fair to say it hasn't all been easy. Over a good bit of the last year, Frank and Nina have had some most interesting vicissitudes. I excerpt from an article that appeared in the Washington Star before that paper's demise. "A three-month dispute between the stockholders of the Hayloft Dinner Theater was resolved last week with the president, Frank E. Matthews, taking over full ownership.

Matthews, founder and president, has negotiated to purchase the stock of all other stockholders in the corporation, effective as of July 8. Matthews announced that he plans to make no major changes in the Hayloft operation at this time. Last April, the dispute erupted into a backstage battle when the Hayloft Board of Directors fired Matthews in attempt to block his negotiations to gain a majority of the privately-held stock. Chef Georges Richa, long one of the Hayloft's drawing cards, resigned in protest over Matthew's firing. As the backstage battle raged, crucial planning for the upcoming season reportedly had been postponed. Reinstated as president of the corporation, Matthews told the Washington Star that he will construct a new board in the weeks to come." Since then Hayloft has been featuring a very successful run of Fiddler on the Roof.

Bill Arnold, Bill Bartow, Tony Duncan

The column's picture this month features BUI Bartow and Tony Duncan's boats somewhere in Chesapeake Bay, with those two brawny skippers, and crewman, BUI Arnold, just along for the fun.

They had an unscheduled serendipitous meeting.

(I forget which one had just run out of booze.)

Well, it is time for a few of you out there to unlimber the writing machine and check in the Scribe.

49 Sec'y, Mr. T. P. Riegert PO Box 2741, ArUngton VA 22202 Percent Members: 65 General It is now the first week in October. By the time you read this column, Christmas will be a few weeks away. The wonderful fall season with football games and tailgate parties wiU be history. Navy will have concluded another winning season with victories over Notre Dame and Army (hopefully).

The mini-reunions in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium brought Classmates together from far and near. 1 wonder who wiU provide Fred Grabowsky with game sandwiches next year, and who will bring the duty permits. Opportunities to see old friends and hear the latest news about Classmates and their families created new memories. So, at this point in time, we are looking forward to Christmas, winter and spring activities. We shall enjoy hearing about these activities and sharing them in this column.

There are several sad items to report this month.

We send our deepest sympathy to Joe Synhorst and his family on the loss of his wife, Elaine. Services were held for Elaine at the Old Fort Myers' Chapel on October 19, 1981. Also, our deep sympathy is expressed for J. H. B. Smith's widow and her family. Jim's obituary appeared in the October Shipmate.

We have several changes of addresses to report: Gerry Jones has moved to the DC area where he will manage the office of J. S. Henry Co. (marine consultants). Gerry is having a house built in Fairfax where he will live until his second retirement.

In the meantime, he himself is building his dream house on the Northern Neck of Virginia. Gerry's new office is in the Century Building, Suite 838, 2341 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington VA 22202; 703/920-3435. Marjory C. Kirk (Gilbert's widow) sent a change of address for Joy Lindy (Alan's widow) as 124 Delancey St., Philadelphia PA 19106; 215/922-4042. Marjory said she planned to bring three of her four children to the Army/Navy game and sit with the Class. 1 hope she was able to do that and introduce them to some of her old friends.

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I received a change of address for Bob McElroy as 3858 Rain Forest Circle, Norcross GA 30092; 404/441-0011. Bob's new job includes teaching his boss how to fly. For Hawaii-bound Classmates, Cal KUIeen is deputy commander, F M F P A C . We also have a change of address for Don Wier as 1826 North Ode Street, Arlington VA 22209. I understand that BUI CiUaghan has changed plans. After he finishes his cc-.rses at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, he wiU move into his condominium in Spain. I have a note in my file which says that Bill Goewey was Ric Taylor's roommate and that we should say " h e l l o " to Jack Benoit for Ric. Hello, Jack — for Ric!

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Local The October luncheon was well attended. John Walker told a joke and Ace Boughton related an incident about Pete Swanson — both were real gassers! Mort Neely gave a stock report. Pooley Wood invited everyone to Grabowsky's new motor home for the homecoming tail gate party.

Roy Goldman asked whether Fred was aware of it. As you know, J. C. Barrow retired October I, 1981. He and Molly have taken up the country life at P . O . Box 502, S o m e r s e t VA 22972; 703/672-1379. Pete Swanson reported that he is now working for Computer Science Corporation in Arlington, Virginia, 703/533-8877, ext. 380.

Kari Cook wanted Pooley to know that he called his Hst. Other Classmates at the luncheon included: Andy Nelson, Hugh Albers, Wade Clarke, Bill Kremidas, John F. Barrow, BUl Guthrie, Bart Bartholomer, BiU Myers, Jack Benoit, Pete FuUinwider and myself. Bill Shanhouse promises to attend our luncheon when he finished the metal monster is he sciUpturing (Bill is a professional sculptor, besides being an educator, grandfather, and other things).

HELP! Homecoming fliers to the following Classmates have been returned: Bott, Younglade, Kahn, Hawe, Matheny, Morency, Wright, Gary, OUver, Colvin, Hoganson, Woodard, Cornet, Fenlon, Hoover, Robert C. James, Cecil, Bassing, ScoviUe, Thomas Walters, Wielki, Ralph Wilson, WaU, Richard Taylor, Paul Smith, Richard Parker, Negus, Lansill, Robert Kennedy, Hanson, Graham, Beaumont Glass, Curtin, Richard Ellis.

Our 35th reunion is only ONE reunion away.

Your help is needed to update our mailing list in order to keep all of our Classmates informed of great plans for that reunion. The above list represents " l o s t " Classmates on the East Coast only. If you are among the missing, identify yourself. Also help us identify any recent change of address — don't assume that someone else will let us know.

That's all for now — keep the news coming.

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^l^^kLi George, John and Jacky Deranian — Parents' Weekend USNA

George Deranian has been with GTE in Waltham, Massachusetts, for a little over a year and he is now running the education department at the Sylvania Technical School there. George reports that they turn out about 2,000 electronic technicians at a time and that companies are grabbing them up. The placement rate is running over 9 5 % . Most of his teaching staff is composed of retired E-8s and -9s from all services and they don't have much of a discipline problem. The students are weU-motivated because of the job opportunities at the end of a rigorous curriculum. George and Jacky are enjoying Boston area retirement with the Pops, the Red Sox and the Shore. They were also looking forward to a Maine Windjammer cruise.

During August they were much pleased to make the trip down to AnnapoUs to see son John entered into the Academy as a member of the Class of 1985. They enjoyed Parent's Weekend and 1 think we must aU admire son John for his drive and desire because he underwent a year's tune-up at The Citadel last year while they got his appointment to USNA squared away. Going from a " K n o b " at the Citadel to a " P l e b e " at USNA would just have to take something out of a person.

Roy Highberg updates on all of the Washington (DC) area happenings. The second annual class outing for FaU '81 was held at Mary and Frank Carter's estate in Great Falls. At Frank and Mary's when you finish a set on their tennis courts you naturally cool off in one of their swimming pools.

Everyone found something to do and came away saying, "We'll have to do this again next year."

The reaUy nice thing about these get-togethers is Class Gathering

that the Classmates bring their offspring and their offspring's offspring, etc. There were 87 there, with Frank and Mary having a total of nine children and four grandchildren present.

Classmates attending were: Bill and Sue Ayres, Kelly and Pat Cart, Frank and Mary Carter, John and Anita Cavanaugh, Jerry and Molly Coleman, Bill and Jackie Diehl, Clint Frank, Ed and Carol Grunwald, Earl Halpern, Bill and Sally Hardy, Dave and Cynthia Heerwagen, Roy and Velura Highberg, Stew and Elaine Hughes, Don and Violet Jarrell, Law and Terry Kivlen, Ward and Mary Lasley, Dick and Claire Miller, Lee and Jo Minnis, John and Joan Nolan, Howie and Paula Portnoy, Sam and Jodie Powel, Dick and Fran Powell, Tom Rogers, Frank Roth and Diane Lyons, Jack and Liz Ryan, Bob and Mary Satre, Milt and Mary Schultz, Bob and Margy Shultz, and Bill and Jane Taylor. Everyone is in the picture except Clint Frank who had to leave early.

The August class luncheon at the Flagship Restaurant was on the 4th of the month. Attendance included Bill Ayres, Pete Block, Arnie Austin, John Cavanaugh, Bill DeMers, Dick Duggan, Larry Hawkins, Roy Highberg, Stew Hughes, BiU Kiehl, Lee Minnis, John McNcdly, Sam Powel, Dick Powell, Jim Kennedy, Tom Sherman, Bill Smoot, Don Stull, Gayle May, A. C. White and Caryl Whipple. Most of the August Class news dealt with offspring — they hadn't gotten tired of them up at Great Falls. The littlest and yet the biggest news came from A. C. White who has an 18-month-old son prepping for USNA Class of 2003. A. C. also has a son who is a USMC Captain at the Naval Postgraduate School and another son who has a P h . D . in biology and is on the Tulane University Staff.

Dick Powell's son Lindsey started pre-flight at Pensacola in July and Lee Minnis' son Steve is flying A-7s with VA-82 off N I M I T Z . Steve Hughes'daughter Christine took the Massachusetts bar exam in July and Stew has his fingers crossed for her. Tom Sherman works for PRC in McLean and just returned from duty with NATO in Northwood, United Kingdom — his new local address is 5225 Pooks Hill Road (807N), Bethesda MD 20814. BUI DeMers gets his family together once a year to vacation in New Hampshire where he spent his boyhood summers at a lake cabin. Dick Duggan had just returned from a trip to China and Hong Kong, where he says Jean bought one of everything: Dick works for TRW in McLean. Roy Highberg had made a vacation trip out to his roots in Washington State and he and Velura visited with Mary and John Coughlin at their lovely home in Seattle. The adjacent picture is the first positive proof in a long time that John and Mary are indeed still among us.

We reported last month of the death of Bill Whittle in Macon, Georgia, in early August. Betty writes to assure that BiU has the greatest of courage and character during his long bout with multiple sclerosis. Again, it would be most appropriate for Classmates to make donations to help fight MS in Bill's name. The MS society will inform Betty of your contributions if you will include her ad-

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dress with your offering — Mrs. William B. Whittle, 777 Glencove Drive, Macon GA 31204. Bill was a 32° KCCH Mason and had always been acfive in the Macon Rotary. When we graduated, BiU joined the F. M. ROBINSON (DE-220) in Key West 1950-1951, went through flight training 1951-1953 and became a part of VS-22 in Norfolk from which assignment he left the Navy to enter business in Macon. All of us who knew Bill loved him. Betty has promised to stay in close touch with the Class and your C.S. will serve to make sure that she does.

May all of the Class of '50 experience a happy and prosperous Christmas season and with first class postage at the 20<t level, may Classmates forgive one another if they are in non-receipt of Christmas cards this year. Simply vow to write to your ever suffering corresponding secretary and teU him all about it.

"most" were recognized, but the recorder sat at the table with the most wine, and the statistics are lost.

The Annual Meeting, held on Friday morning (after), was astonishingly well attended. Paul Tuzo, Jim Mehl, and Gordon SchuUer were elected to the board of directors (aka executive committee) to join president Tom Boyce, veep Jack Hamilton, secretary Bruce Meader, treasurer Joe Bray, and members John Gilchrist, Trent Shaver, and Bob Swart (all incumbents).

Glen Brewer's photography was of its usual high standard as witness the accompanying collage.

There were many more good pictures in Glen's portfolio in addition to an excellent set of photos

by Woody Rapp which arrived too late for this issue. 1 will try to include some more pictures for the next issue.

Can hardly wait for the 35th!

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Sec'y Cdr. Bruce I. Meader USN (Ret.) 5609 South 5th St., Arlington VA 22204 Percent Members: 60

Sec'y, Cdr. Todd Blades USN (Ret.) PO Box 73, Dahlgren VA 22448 Percent Members: 57

1 regret to report that Windsor Roberts Smith died on 31 March 1981.1 do not have any details, but wiU try to provide more information for "Last CaU" as soon as possible. Windsor, a retired Marine captain, is survived by his widow Sarah.

Her address is 3201 Apperson, Midland TX 79701.

On behalf of the Class, 1 extend our sympathy to Sarah.

Normally, the status report on "Operation Access" appears near the end of the column. This month, it's up front — like your gift ought to be!

The campaign closes out at the end of December, so time is miming out. We have to go to the casting company with the names for the plaque during the first week of January. If you haven't made your contribution yet, please do so right away. At this point, we have about 60% participation and almost everyone feels good about making it possible for handicapped, crippled and aged to gain access to the Chapel. One gasbag said he was against the project "on principle," but fortunately that sort of provincial mentality is in the minority in our Class.

The 30th Reunion turned out to be a smash.

Some 408 Classmates and their ladies gathered to wine, dine, dance, sail, golf, etc., and even a light drizzle on Friday failed to dampen their enthusiasm. The crabs, oysters, and clams at the Bay Ridge Inn on Friday evening were great. Navy won the game with Eastem Kentucky on Saturday, putting everyone in a good mood for the dinner dance later that night. The music was exceUent, the company grand, and the Executive Committee asked your Secretary not to comment on the food. A good time was had by all. Sunday morning saw an excellent turnout in the Chapel for the dedication of the elevator. Grafton McFadden officiated from the pulpit with eloquence and sensitivity, and Ben Benjovsky and Betty McCaffrey, wife of Jack McCaffrey, cut the dedication ribbons. See composite photo.

At the dinner, Tom Boyce handled the M.C. chores Hke a pro, determining who had traveled the furthest (Mary and Buzz Bibby, Louanne and John Cromwell, and Kelsey and Pappy Sears , all from Hawaii); who had most grandchildren (Pat and Lowell Stockdale with five); most kids at or graduated from USNA (Ruth and Bob Small, and Anita and Dutch SchuUer tied with two each); and most recently married — Diana and Bob Coleman, martied that very day! Several other categories of

At this time of writing, two home footbaUl games have gone by. Among those 1 saw tailgating at either or both the games against Citadel, 12 September, and E. Kentucky U., 19 September, were Bobbie and Jim Troutman, Dolly and Ed Leonard, Jim Fischer and daughter, Jane and Joe Wilkinson, Joan and John Beecher, Petey and Biscuit Wev, Ann and Harry Bixby, John Haaren, Eloise and Doug Payne, Martha and Toxey Califf, Frieda and Mel Meltzer, Tom Thawley, Helen and Lou McMiUan, Muffle and Jim Nunneley, Fran and Ron Hattin, Bob Bowser, Bill Studabaker and son, Nancy and Gene Avallone, Mary and Bill Zobel, Nancy and Frank Hannegan, Jackie and Tom Meeks, Mary Jane and Mark Tuzo, Marilyn and Tom Tonseth, Betty and Bob Caulk, Peggy and Jim Keane, Jack Wilson, and Dick Thomas's widow Joyce, now moved to the Annapolis area and recently married to Robert Forbes.

The temperature at the Citadel game got into the high eighties, so there was lots of need for suntan lotion on the sunny side of the stadium; amid the normal cheers there were also occasional chants of "Hold that cloud!" ringing out. The weather the next week end was more football-like.

Sandwiched between those games was the regular "third Thursday of odd months" luncheon for Washington-area Classmates; for me, at least, three '52 get-togethers in eight days is a record, and probably for some of these others: Bill Studabaker, Harry Bixby, Tom Thawley, Ed Leonard, Jake Brown, Frank Haggard, Jerry Hyndman, Jake Jacob, Bob Bowser, Ted Kosmela, Ron Hattin, Ed Sabec, Jim Fischer, Woody Ramsey, Phil Case, Joe Wilkinson, Bob Denbigh, Jerry Zacharias, Paul German, Bill Lykes, Jim Troutman, John SeU, Jim Organ, Lou McMillan, Hork Dimon, Frank Hannegan, Joe Portney, Howard McCoUum, Dick Denfeld, Jerry Malament, Brice Bradshaw, Al Kelln, and Larry Chambers.

Gene Avallone sent in a letter some time ago with news of some class members he's seen around town in Annapolis, or on business trips (for Gould, Inc., submarine sonars projects). He mentioned LGen. Tom Stafford and Col. Donn Eiselle, both now retired from the Air Force, who were among the reviewing officers at a Brigade parade on 29 April which was held in honor of Naval Academy graduate astronauts; Paul Blackadar, who is teaching school in Portsmouth, New Hampshire;

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in Peari Harbor, RAdm. Bill Wyatt, PacFlt Mat'l Officer, and Capt. Lee Mitchell, Bill's Chief of Staff, who by now has left and is SupShips at Norfolk; Vince Argiro, who is vice pres., operations, for Norland Div., Cordis Corp., in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin; Ross Sugg, stationed at Seattle, Washington, helping to get patrol hydrofoil ships (PHMs) delivered. Sorry the info is so late. Gene; it was supposed to go in the September column, but got dropped in transmittal, or transcription.

At one of the home games, Jim Nunneley told me he had recently attended the retirements of RAdm. Gerry Thompson, and of Capt. Vince Manara. He wasn't sure of their plans, so let us know, Gerry and Vince.

MGen. Bill Maxon and his wife were house guests of the Harry Bixbys a few days in September. Harry says Bill is enjoying his duty at Eglin AFB, Florida, where he commands in armament division, and that they are so delighted with the area that they bought some Gulf beach property with an eye towards retirement possibly.

Joe Wiseman writes that he retired as a commander in 1976 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, and moved to a farm in Ohio. He worked for three years for the county sheriff in crime prevention/drug education, and has been a year now with Advantage Leasing Corp., Ironton, Ohio as VP, operations. He and his wife Jeanne are contented, and their three sons and one daughter are well on their own careers: John, USMA '79, now in the Field ArtiUery at Ft. Hood, Texas; daughter Lael, with an MA from Morehead State University '81, is with Ashland Oil, Ashland, Kentucky; Tey, USMA '82; and Brett, USNA '85. Joe notes that his two oldest boys "missed Leadership II," but it's fun on Navy/Army week ends. Joe is a Blue and Gold Affiliate in his home area, but says he doesn't see many Classmates around there.

The Alumni Association received word that President Reagan, as Honorary Chairman of USO, has appointed Tom Stafford to the organization's World Board of Governors. The USO press release noted Tom's two Gemini and two Apollo space flights, and that he is now chairman of the Omega Watch Co. of America, on the board of directors of American Farm lines, and is vice chairman and board member of Gibraltar Exploration Co., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he actively participates in international drilling programs.

Two more of the Class are in the Navy Times, "Skipper in the Spotlight" inventory: VAdm. Ace Lyons, ComSecondFIt, and RAdm. Glen Lenox, ComLightAttackWingPac. Last item. Remember the upcoming election of the Class President: 1 gave needed dope on in both the October and November columns. The ballots will be mailed out in January. By the time you read this, there is still time to send the Alumni Association your current address if you haven't told them about a recent move.

53 Sec'y, Mr. C. E. Mumford, GRI 1303 Towlston Rd., Vienna VA 22180 703/759-3115 Percent Members: 62 Washington Area — The monthly Class luncheon at the Ft. McNair Officers' Club has continued to attract from twenty-five to thirty-five Classmates each first Tuesday. The following interest items from the last several luncheons: Frank Brady had triple by-pass surgery in August and is doing great; Bernie McLaughlin retired and is working for TRW; Al Baciocco, Bill Lawler and 97

Russ Harney attended the August luncheon; George MUler has put on his third star and is the Vice Commander for SAC; at the October luncheon Pete Carr let it be known that he has put in his papers for April '82 and is looking around; Dick Albright has relieved Hart Sebring as AEGIS Project Officer, Hart retired to "honey-do's" for now; Don Upshaw visiting from Penn State; Walt Boyer is going to Morristown (N.J.) to be associated with RCA but not retiring — still on active duty; Herb Tiede and BUI Ramsey attended.

The November luncheon got pre-empted by command functions and a Joint Army-Navy luncheon was held at the Army-Navy Country Club on 12 November. Details will be reported after the event. Bill Robinson, now living in Coronado, Califomia, and active in San Diego Alumni Chapter passed through the Washington area but missed the monthly luncheon. Both Bill and Kim Bassett were appointed to the Nominating Committee. U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, to help locate individuals to fill vacating positions on the Board of Trustees. Bill stated that a long letter was forthcoming with West Coast news. Bill did report that Kent Curl was moving to the Portland/Vancouver area to take a new position with General Electric. Robert V. Smoak reports his new address as 5214 La Barranca, San Antonio TX 78233.

A FareweU Party was held "Under the Stars" on August 1, 1981, at the Naval Observatory in honor of Mary and Lou Sykes. As you know, Lou served as the Class President forever, having been duly elected at our Class luncheon on 4 March 1975. One of his prime objectives was to head up the 25th Reunion, where he did a magnificent job as attested to by all who attended. Lou then retained his leadership position for a total of six years, turning in a great performance and not calling for an election for a replacement until his transfer to England was firm. Mary and Lou together made all the arrangements for the Homecoming receptions during his tour and initiated the well-attended February Brunch which has become an annual affair, attracting many Classmates who are not able to attend our other functions. Tours of the Observatory, wine and cheese and good fellowship made this party a huge success. Attendees included: Barbara and Lyle Armel, Margaret and Doug Binney, Nedra and Joseph Bird, Irv Boeskool, Jacklyn and Bob Borthwick, Jo Anne and Walt Boyer, Jeanne and John Brownley, Ed Chase, Jo and Bob Cox, Ruth and Jack Craig, Ann and Vic Cricchi, Dudie and Leo Cuccias, DarreU Dempster, Jean and Joe DiGiacomo, Sally and Ted Fellowes, Alix and Chuck Fellows, Sue and Jack Frost, Pauline and Tyke Furey, Nell and Art Gilmore, Joyce and Bill Goodwin, Audrey and Mike Greeley, Mary Lou and Earl Griggs, Suzanne and Ron Gurnsey, Mary and Bill Hall, Judy and Gus Hubal, Sally and Dave Jones, Nancy and Horace Leavitt, Betty and Sandy Levey, Liz and Barney McLaughlin, Joyce and Don McVay, Pat and Tony Miller, Marty and Brad Mooney, Joe Muka, Glenda and Chuck Mumford, Virginia and Merle Norby, Connie and Jim O'Keefe, Midge and Arnie Orr, Judith and Frank Ostronic, Judy and Al Piatt, Lynne and Scott Purvis, Norma and Bob Raffaele, Flavia and Frank Roach, Ruth and Walt Russell, Phyllis and Tom Schaaf. Martha and Hart Seabring, Arlis Simmons, Jean and Pete Smith, Pete Stoffelen, Jo and Bill Sullivan, Ann Talbot, Nola and LaVeme Torgeson, Betty and Al VUlaret. Ginney and Ed Willever, Pat and Vaughn Wilson, Ann and John Withrow, and Mary and Lou Sykes.

The Second Annual "Practice Tailgate" was held on Saturday, September 5, 1981, at the farm 98

of Sally and Dave Jones in Gainesville, Virginia.

As you now know, the purpose of a "Practice Tailgate" is to practice the art of tailgating, not having the before and after tailgating portions interfered with by a football game. The overcast day inhibited some Classmates from attending, but the grill was hot and the swimming pool warm while the trampoline active with the younger set. Attendees included our hosts Sally and Dave Jones, Ed Dixon, Irv Boeskool, Jean and Mel HiUer, Pauline and Tyke Furey, Suzanne and Ron Gurnsey, Nancy and Bill Ritchie, and Glenda and Chuck Mumford. This is the basic corps that attended most of the tailgates at the home football games in AnnapoHs. At the Navy-Yale game, Jim Walker had an RV for the tailgate (it had a head!) with Classmates attending including: Pat and Tony Miller, Joe Pertel, Dick Wright, John R. Olson and John Devereaux.

From Joe Thomas, 190 Butman Road, Lowell MA 01852, June 1981. "It is my firm opinion that each of us should write some brief summary of his doings and travels at least once in every twentyfive years. I know that I'm a bit late with my first report: time goeth with remarkable rapidity these days. Evelyn and I are just back from Annapolis; we had a very fine Commissioning Week there, watching the youngest of our four children, Cathleen, graduate with '81. While we were there, we saw (for just a few minutes, unfortunately) Gus and Judy Hubal, Larry Morgan and Davy Jones, who were also doing the proud parent routine.

With Cathy's graduation, we have entered a select circle; we share, with VAdm. BiU Lawrence '51, and his wife Diane the distinction of having both a son and a daughter graduate from service academies. Cathy's eldest brother, Richard graduated in '75; he completes a tour as medical officer in USS GUAM (LPH-9) in August, and will then go to the Naval Hospital at Portsmouth to complete his residency. Richard graduated in the bioscience major, and went to Medical School at Georgetown. Cathy was a political science major; she is currently attending SWOS at Newport, and will report aboard USS L. Y. SPEAR (AS-36), at Norfolk, in December. Our other two sons. Bill and Jack, decided against service life; Bill graduated from UMass in '78, and is now a manager for Fred Locke Stereo sales in nearby Nadck (MA), and Jack graduated from Yale in '80, and is working on a master's degree in theater arts management at American University in Washington. 1 am not displeased with my children.

In my own case, I am joining the faculty at Assumption College, in Worchester, this Fall. I retired in '73, and went to UMass for two years, and then completed my studies with Nova University in Florida; last August (1980). 1 passed my oral examinations, and received my doctorate in public administration. 1 have been teaching in various colleges since '73 . . . UMass (Amherst), ULowell, UMass (Boston), and Bentley College (all in Massachusetts), and in River College, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Evelyn has told me firmly that, now that I have amassed this string of degrees (M.M.S., M.P.A., D.P.A.), it is time for me to grow up, and to get a real job. 1 liked being a student! It was a surprise to us to return to Lowell, whence I'd sprung up so many years ago; there are few Classmates in the area, but we'd always be glad to see more. Lowell has become the first Urban National Park, since it was the nation's first planned industrial community; any of you who are visiting New England should include the city on your itinerary. We are in the telephone book, but, for reference, the number is 617/458-6550. The latchstring is always out. Joe."

From BUI Purdum, RRl, Box 337A, Jamestown RI 02835, August 1981. " Betty and I have finally completed building our solar house in Jamestown, Rhode Island, and we moved in this week. We are taking the house on a 'Shakedown Cruise' and have had two major flooding incidents so far, with proper damage control procedures being applied in each case to save the situation. Our mailing address is as above; our physical location is on East Shore Road, opposite Pole 194!

"In March I joined Computer Sciences Corporation's Naval Underwater Data Systems Office in Middletown, Rhode Island, where I am kept busy worrying about submarines and NUSC. 1 think both they and we will survive. Bill."

From Roy Girod, 1505 Ramblewood Ave., Columbus OH 43220. "It has been over six years since we came to Columbus, and I am far overdue to write. 1 came here to become the commander of the Defense Logistic Agency Systems Automation Center from July 1975 to August 1978, and then moved over to the Defense Construction Supply Center (same base, same agency) where I was assigned as deputy commander. 1 retired on 1 July 1981. So much for my Navy career since leaving Washington. Retired life is all it is cracked up to be, although sooner or later I will have to go back to work (I like money just as much as I like being retired). So far, I have been very busy catching up on all the things 1 have put off for years. It is truly amazing how much you learn about your personal affairs when you take the time to study them. The '53 population in Columbus is not too large — Hank Abele, Pete Higgins (now moved to Florida) and myself. We see one another once in a while. Maybe we should start a monthly Class of '53 Luncheon (say on the first Tuesday of each month)? I'll work on it.

Stacer Holcomb speaks "Attached is a photo taken last spring at a Navy League dinner where Stacer Holcomb was a guest speaker. Stacer, you were very impressive. (1 to r in photo — Hank Abele, Stacer Holcomb, Pat Girod, Roy Girod). Pat and 1 are both well. One son in Tampa, one son in Columbus (married, and we are now grandparents), one daughter a junior at Ohio University, and finally one daughter a senior in high school. Pat and Roy." Orders Noted: RAdm. Robert W. Chewing, to assistant Chief of Staff for Plans, Commanderin-Chief, Pacific. RAdm. Arthur S. Moreau, Jr., to Commander, Cruise Destroyer Group 3.

RAdm. Peter C. Conrad to Commander, Cruise Destroyer Group 12. RAdm. WUIiam E. Ramsey to Director of Space Systems, OPNAV. RAdm. John B. Monney, Jr. to Director, Oceanography Division, OpNav. RAdm. David S. Cruden to Director, Logistics Plans Division, OpNav, with additional duty as Naval Advisor to Assistant Secretary for Maritime Affairs, Maritime Administration, RAdm. Stephen J. HosteUler to Director, Mobile Logistics Support Force, Amphibious, Mine and Advanced Naval Vehicles Ship Division, OpNav. RAdm. Clarence A. E. Johnson, Jr. to Commander, Naval Base Philadelphia.

VAdm. Cariisle A. H. Trost to Director, Navy Shipmate, December 1981

Program Planning, OpNav reUeving VAdm. "M" Stacer Holcomb "who in turn is relieving Carl as 7th Fleet Commander. RAdm. Richard E. Curtis, to Vice Commander of NavSup. RAdm. Scott W. Ebert to Commanding Officer, Naval Supply Center, Norfolk. RAdm. Albert J. Baciocco, Jr., to Commander, Submarine Group 6. Capt. Arthur R. Barke to COMNBASE SEATTLE. Capt.

Harry W. Bergbauer, Jr., to STF COMNSO. Capt. Francisco A. Velasquezsuare to C/S CHJUSMAG KOREA. Col. R. E. Bright to 3rd MAW. Capt. WUIiam A. Ryan to JSTFO JCS. The June 1981 retirement list included: Capt.

Charles D. Fellows and Capt. Arthur M. Potter, Jr.

54 Sec'y, Cdr. R. K. Sheehan USN (Ret.) Cort. Sec'y, Capt. M. J. Stoffel USN (Ret.) 6208 Jefferson Boulevard, Frederick MD 21701 Business: 703/734-6233 Home: 301/371-4166 Percent Members: 59 Greetings. We are well into the football season, and the taUgating was going fine until the Air Force game. Most of us spent the partytime tailgating for real on Route 50 and were lucky to make the kick-off — many didn't. Next year, start earlier!

Bite from the Big Apple. Charlie Rutherford sends: " '54 will be represented in the New York Marathon this year by yours truly, and I'm also in the race for the 'World Runners' to end Starvation on the planet by 1998. It would be great to get as many pledges as possible for $ per mile to further that worthy cause."

As you can imagine, Charlie is in the pink of condition and looks half his age. He is president of Rutherford Associates, an office furniture company in New York City and has recently expanded to Key West and Rehoboth. Charlie was widowed several years ago and is now engaged to Nancy, a lovely and gracious lady, who is also a member of the company.

Charlie's son works with company as well, and it sounds like a rich and satisfying life. I'm certain he would appreciate any help we can give to the World Runners.

John Lyding informs us that he and Evelyn were visited by Carol Basford recently. On a personal note John teUs us that: "Our eldest daughter, Karen, wiU leave for the US Air Force High School in Upper Heyford, England, in August. She has been hired as a special education teacher. Leslie, our other school teacher, has become a real crab, having been hired as an English teacher by AnnapoUs High School starting this FaU. Kimberly is attending Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland."

Our class traveler, Fitz Woodrow, says, "Dwight Agnew has done it again! He had another billet as commanding officer of a shore station (this is number three). Now he is C.O. of the Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, South Carolina.

Faye and I just came back from spending three nights at his quarters and believe us, his home on the water, view, surroundings, etc., are a sight to behold."

Business: Our plans for a suitable class memorial or gift on the occasion of the 25th reunion fizzled, but Fitz and Fred Franco are opening up the subject again. We'll hear more on this later, but would like to hear any ideas or suggestions that you might have.

Miscellany: Guy Cane called a few weeks ago.

He retired some years ago, and now lives in Annapolis where he runs his own company, called.

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oddly enough. Cane Associates. He deals in used executive planes and is doing very well . . . Chuck Miller is a general and vascular surgeon in La Crosse, Wisconsin. One of his colleagues is Adolph Gunderson who was football team physician at USNA 1951-1953 . . . Have been informed that Col. George Botbyl is deputy for avionics control at Wright-Patterson AFB . . . Can use more letters, please!

55 Corr. Sec'y, Mr. Cliff Shumaker 8800 Old Courthouse Road Vienna VA 22180 Percent Members: 54 They say 'no news is good news,' but after two months of zero input the mail finally perked up just after the cut-off date for the last issue. Wes Saunders writes, "The leader of the Association said he hadn't seen so many people high on the grass since the early 1970s. And it was true. There was the Washington Chapter of the Class '55 spread out high on the grassy lawn above the Wolf Trap stage for a mid-August evening of entertainment featuring The Association, the LimeUghters, and the Kingston Trio.

"Fitting it was that the music of the evening matched the era of the group. Moreover, there was more than a passing resemblance between the graying entertainers and the happy, wine-drinking picnickers on their blankets.

"The evening started early with the fun-seekers crowded around the entrance, inching ever closer to Otto Zipf's high-held Class '55 banner (which was later ripped off). Promptly at 7:30 pm Classmates with their wives and/or sweethearts (sometimes tough to tell which these days) made a break for the lawn. The chosen location had a slope of some 30 degrees, making it difficult for those with slippery double-knits to maintain positions on their woolly blankets.

"In aU, it was a great evening and an acknowledged success. Thanks go to Otto and Tom Mclsaac for putting it all together. There was general consensus to do it again next year.

"These Classmates were seen at Wolf Trap: Glenn Bates, Pete Blair, Bobby Freeman, Chuck Gooding, Paul Grozen, Dave Hamilton, Fred Koester, Tom Mclssac, Dick Ruth, Wes Saunders, Dan Shields, Tom StaUman, Fred Underwood, John Weaver, and Otto Zipf. And these bought tickets but either could not attend or were lost in the throng: 'Spider' Johnson, Ed Lull, Wilbur Peterson, Darrel Westbrook, and Derek Wilson.

"In addition to a relaxing evening with memoryjogging entertainment, the local stamp fund was increased by $35 as many Classmates responded with a kicker to the ticket cost."

I got a long note from Vern Carlson reporting on his efforts to harvest his coffee crop in Costa Rica. As Vern puts it, "I have a love-hate relationship with this place — I hate myself for loving it."

Vern lives in Tucson, Arizona, but must journey to his mountain-top plantation at least twice a year. He says, "Nothing in the embassy in Stockholm trained me for living at 5,000 ft. without utilities — or driving down the Pan Am highway — maybe if I had studied harder at afterdinner speaking in school . . . oh well, such is life."

Denny Sullivan persisted against all odds and hosted a class luncheon here in both August and September. Jim Grego and Ed Browder came to town for the September session. Jim coming in from Charleston, South Carolina, and Ed from

Jackson, Michigan. I had seen Ed at the NavyMichigan game, or 1 should say party thereafter.

Bob Gallagher and 1 decided to make the trip to see how the other half lives. You will run across a Classmate at virtually every Navy or Alumni gathering, anywhere. Some of you non-goers ought to try it.

In the area of comings and goings: returning to Washington are Bob Fountain, Skip Chase, Roger Scott, and reportedly, Jerry Holland. Leaving the area was John Ailes who relieved Fred McLaren .as CO Naval Underwater Systems Center. Skip's return was reported by Dave Reedy after he looked over his side fence to see his new neighbor and saw his former companymate.

Ken Tracy has left NALC to take command of the Aircaft Intermediate Maintenance Support Office (AIMSO) at Patuxent River, Maryland.

56 Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN (Ret.) 13007 Clarion Road Fort Washington MD 20744 Percent Members: 55 It is with deep regret that I report to the Class the recent death of Bob Grill. At the rime of this writing, the details are unknown. Bob previously lived in Orange County, California, and wiU be missed by all of us who knew him.

Our schedule for the D.C. Chapter September luncheon was somewhat upset when the guest speaker, Charlie Wilson, failed to show. Unfortunately (or fortunately as the case may be), Charlie was able to send two of his lovely aides to the Rayburn Bldg. Dining Room to pacify his constituents and the good old boys. Capt. Gerry Reandeau from the Congressional Liaison Office did manage to give the guests a run down of the Navy Liaison duties and current Navy interest on the Congressional Floor. A subsequent check to see if CharHe's absence was authorized indicated that his proposed amendment to the FY 83 Transportation Appropriations bill required his presence on the floor. The scorecard shows that his efforts paid off and the bill as amended did pass.

And while on politics — a recent column in the Washington Post by columnist Jack Anderson titled "Popular Envoy" is quoted here: "Career ambassadors don't have the clout in Washington that the political appointees have. But Jack Binns, a veteran Foreign Service Officer named as ambassador to Honduras by Jimmy Carter, apparently has clout among Honduran political leaders. On a recent visit to Honduras, Rep. Steve Solarz (D-NY) was approached by representatives of various political parties singing Binns' praises.

The ambassador has been quietly trying to get the ruling junta to hold free elections, and the civilian politicians don't want to see him go." Keep up the good work. Jocko! The praises that appear in the quoted column are few and far between and it's nice to see a familiar name mentioned that way.

September was a busy month for the Kinerts.

Jack was relieved as CO L. Y. SPEAR in Norfolk and just two weeks later assumed command of the Sub Base in Bangor, Washington.

Some of the missing Class members continue to show up in various places. Seems Fred Schilling was in the NOB Norfolk PX parking lot and crossed paths with John Thurber who was in between jobs in the Panama CZ. John recently completed a tour as maritime director in charge of pilots and has now relieved as CO NAVSTA there.

This type of intelligence is sorely needed if Steve 99

Arnold's effort to produce a 25 year Lucky Bag is to succeed.

Jim Thomas' leadership training is finally starting to pay off as e\ idenced by his letter and success in obtaining volunteers. He writes as follows: " '56 West kicked off its social season with yet another extraordinary luncheon. This time we convened at the Cafe Pacifica in Old Town San Diego (nothing against the Hamburguesa, which also suppUes '56 East in Washington, but a change in gourmet dining to sea food").

"Twenty-two people managed to compress a delightful meal with wine into three hours. Most of our old-timer regulars attended, plus some new arrivals and one out-of-towner had the good judgment to participate. The conversations ranged from catch-up, to Skip's recent Change-ofCommand, to 25th Homecoming plans (which 21 are scheduled to attend) and even a sea story or two.

"The group approved a railroaded new luncheon format, in which a floating volunteer duty officer will do the planning and dog work for future luncheons, including w riting to Shipmate. He even picks his own relief. We fingered Skip Furlong to take the ne.xt one, on or about 19 November.

"In addition, Joe Talbert volunteered Emily to host our annual Army-Navy game party. We are also rumoring into existence a Christmas Party in exchange for a future draft choice.

"Those attending at Cafe Pacifica included: Joe Doebler (visting from New London), Helen and Jim Egerton (newly arrived at COMNAVSURFPAC from command of REEVES in Yokosuka), Eleanor Fournier (Paul was out defending the country), Carol and Gerry Fulk (returning from overhauUng JOUETT in Long Beach, where he took occasional potshots at the real '56 West), Ry and Skip Furlong (who own more turf at Miramar than even the Chargers can cover in one season), Frank Graham, Don Johnston, John Kirkpatrick, Mai Malloy, Jim Murtland, Cliff Schoep (nationally famous consort of Sinbad), Don Scovel, Lyn and Bob Shinn (who just took delivery on yet another new construction sailing vessel), Martha Spink (Pete was guarding the colors in Japan), Em and Joe Talbert, and Martha and Jim Thomas.

"Our planned luncheon season sked is on or about 21 January 82, 18 March 82 and 20 May 82. Points of contact are Jim Thomas 291-9730 or Joe Talbert 268-3600, in addition to whoever has the current luncheon duty. Visitors, please call when in town, as we can whip up a mini-luncheon on about an hour's notice.

"All of us wish to publicly thank Doc Blanchard and Rog Lyle in advance for the numerous hours and magnificent job in staging the 25th Homecoming. Super job, guys, and 21 of us '56 Westers are looking forward gratefully to the fruits of your labors."

The above is heartily seconded by all of us from '56 East, North, South, and Midwest! 1 understand Rog has already started plans for the big 30th!

is shared by aU of us in the D.C. area and in spite of the increased responsibilities he will stay on as chapter luncheon advisor.

A short article from Navy Times advises that Bill Doerner was awarded the Legion of Merit on completion of his successful tour in the office of the Under Secretary of the Navy. Congratulations from all of us, BiU. Just prior to press time. Bill Greene reported he received his orders as Regional Manager NJROTC Programs out of San Diego. Covering all of the southwest area of the country, it would appear that Maryann and Bill should get some time in Palm Springs and Las Vegas. Advance word to Jim Thomas to set another place at the Hamburguesa.

I have located a nearly new class ring with an artificial star sapphire. My source will sell it for $500. Notify me if you're interested.

That, troops, is it. While you're waiting around to confirm for yourself again that Spring cannot be far behind, how about sending your shipmates a copy of one of your spare Christmas card blurbs — and the scribe will put all the extra-personal parts on the air for you.

Got any great ideas for your Silver Anniversary Homecoming? This is the month for great ideas.

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Corr Sec'y, Mr. Wayne E. Scott 11 Apple Seed Lane Gaithersburg MD 20760 301/258-0323 Percent Members: 54

Sec'y, Mr. Frank Barnes 5223 Crinnel St., Fairfax VA 22030 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. F. N. Howe. Jr. USN 1 Walter Circle, Fredericksburg VA 22401 Percent Members: 53 The Word It's my duty to reopen on this corner with sad news of the passing of Tom Dyer who died of cancer at his home on 10 June 1981. Tom was serving as ordnance officer. Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, Virginia, at the time of his death. A complete obituary appeared in the July-August Shipmate.

Bob Phillips has asked that those wishing to donate toward a memorial chair for Tom please forward their gifts to him for consolidation. (Address: Capt. R. A. PhiUips USN, 2112 South Fern Street, Ariington VA 22202.)

Speaking of TLP Cook, the man himself, a trustee of the Township of Northville, Michigan, sent along his five dollars for a "USNA57USNA57USNA57USNA57 etc." tie and the following hot dope: "1 got into the local political scene last Summer and I get the most quotes in our local weekly paper. I was the only candidate the paper did not endorse, but I won in spite of it . . . by a landslide of four votes."

If you're still having trouble with your back, you may want to check in with Howie Heiden. Howie asks that we, "please inform our esteemed Classmates of good ole '57 that, in the future, they may address me as 'Dr. Heiden.' Several weeks ago 1 completed all the requirements for the Ph.D. degree at the University of Mississippi including an oral examination in defense of my dissertation.

Rex Leonard and I are still hanging on down here in hot (103°F) Hattiesburg."

'It's everywhere, it's everywhere Mona and Ted Shultz on location Fortunately the Class photographer was on the scene when Ted Schultz was elected as president of his Christmas Club. Ted's pride in his selection 100

Bob Bowers, connoisseur of fine wines, gentleman of foreign affairs, sailor of blue waters, sends along this shot of another historic marker . . . this one's in the Potomac, around Quantico, according to Bob.

58 Well, the Navy footbaU season is history, and the end of the year is looming ahead. The Thanksgiving-to-New Years Oh-how-I-wish-Icould-keep-from-getting-fatter season is upon us.

I'd like to wish each and every one of you good luck in getting through it . . . I'd Hke to, but I can't . . . I'm too busy eating.

Letter of the Month (That's what you call it when only one-in-athousand writes during a 30-day period.) Our thanks to the 12th Co's own Bud Manazir for answering the call. He says, "After reading the Class column in the September 81 issue of Shipmate, I had to drop you a note to ask, 'What about me?' There were five members of '58 with sons graduating in '81. One name wasn't mentioned — mine. Son Mike (Michael C.) was an aero major, commander of the 15th Co., and is now an Ensign USM (Oops! Easy mistake after 20 years in the Corps.) I mean Ensign USN. He starts flight school in November." Thanks for the addition.

Bud. However, the number seems to have risen to six with the further addition of Louis S. "Rocco" Sleekier, son of Terry and Joe. Having just moved South, they probably haven't found their poison pen yet. Sorry, Manazirs and Stecklers.

Further dope from Buddy is that he's still working for A.L.S. Electronics Corp. in Anaheim, California. He was recently promoted to program manager for the company's high power, solid state frequency converters — or power supplies — used in the Aegis Weapons System in TICONDEROGA. They have contracts for several follow ships, and hope to equip the entire CG-47 Class. Buddy and Ann live at 25691 Palomita Circle, Mission Viejo CA 92691; tel: 714/837-3860 at home and 956-9200 at work. "The door's open for any Classmates passing through."

Football Games of Ihe Month Newslettes.

(That's what you call it when there really isn't a big story.) Game one vs. Citadel. Seats on 44-yard line. Chuck Larson said, "That's a 2-yard gain each year for 22 years." Pooch Caldwell came down from New London for some of Mary Barbero's fried chicken. Peg brought her own Turkey and came to watch the game. With all those Class crests, her jacket is starting to look like Patton's. Terry "Monk" Cooper came up from his job as CO, Officer Candidate School at Quantico.

He hasn't changed one bit since we went to Rio on the Can-Do Kangaroo in aught'57. Tom Grimm got caught checking out Jan Bradley's customized, full-body, stadium seat cushion. Hubby Bruce said it is a car cushion . . . burgundy and Shipmate, December 1981

black, quilted . . . very snazzy. Yes, '58 is a class Class. It was 90 degrees plus; after the great August we had in D.C. this year, that was a real blast furnace. Sally Larson was voted as ha\ing the best seat in the house. Carolyn Peters (Mrs. Bill) has a new job as official choreographer for Walt Disney Productions. Travel, but fun, she reports.

Bruce Bradley is off to Battle Creek, Michigan, as deputy director of the automated systems directorate at the Defense Logistics Service Center. Due to his loss of swimming prowess as an .Air Forcer, as well as to a recent hospitalization, he nearly drowned at a Florida beach while searching for treasure, coUecting shells, or counting grains of sand this Summer. Our profound thanks to a life guard named Mary!

Peg reported the marriage of Frank Caldwell, Jr. to Kimberly .Ann Fegley. Took place three days after graduation. Now that's patience. Frank (I knew him as Frankie) and Kimberly were childhood sweethearts at Nuclear Power School.

(That was the Winter of '60-61, as I recall. I wanted Kimberly for myself, but Frankie threatened me; then he bribed me with some big apples.)

At any rate, momma Peg somehow managed to get the twosome back together again two years ago, and it was love at second sight.

Game two vs. E. KY. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bob CaldweU is coming to USN.A as Bo Coppedge's assistant.

Game three vs. Air Force and their .Academy.

AU-around great day. .As usual, Crabtown managed to schedule their boat show specifically to make me angry. This time they knew I would be part of the second largest crowd the Nav>-Marine Corps -Memorial Stadium has ever held. Much traffic. For those of you who "remember," the traffic on route 50 was backed up to the beltway. For those of you who can't "remember," ne-ver-mind.

TaUgating went on for hours after the game, since few had been there early enough to chat before the game. John GentUe brought " '58 Crab Soup," made from precisely 58 large crabs. My OAO Pattv" and I got to help, since John and Mar>' Lou didn't quite make it past 20. John is renting a mar\elous old home in .Annapolis, on the end of Tolly Point, which marks the junction of the Sevem and the Chesapeake. Poor stove, though.

(With that view, who'd care?) So we did it at my house, on my stove, in my diaper bucket. PoUy and Ken .Mitchell graciously yielded to John's whimpers (we'll never forgive you for not bringing back the 3C stamp, old buddy) and provided the field stove for the tailgate gathering. Jean and Bert Conklin brought many dessert goodies. Between advertising and dishing out, 1 reported little. I did note that Pooch brought his frank to the game. (/ tried to get its name, but it just growled.)

The " '58 Crab Soup" was a hit, and it is well remembered that BUI Bauer has some fondness for PoUy MitcheU's chiU, re Jim Kinney's homecoming party back in '76 (approximately). Polly suggested we try to "stir-up" some interest in putting together a '58 TaUgate Cookbook. .AH together now, "Gimme a ' C , etc." Send your favorites to PoUy at 902 Hillen Drive, Millersville MD 21108.

(Or write to Polly and make Ken think you 're sending a recipe.) We know this project will take a while, so put off sending in your ideas for three days, then SEND 'E.Vl." Our Boys in Bine. (That's what you call them when they're sailors.) Harry Konkel to CO, USS YELLOWSTONE. The Dick Pittenger mysterv cleared up: to COMDESRON 26. Bill Pivamick to OPNAV. (Yea! Another 16 Co. Hot Rod back into the D.C. area.)

Other Boys. (That's what you called all other USNA grads in the old days.) 6th Co's Dick Alexander, recently made famous for his middle-ofShipmate, December 1981

the-night walks in Germany . . . having learned the sport at USNA, of course . . . is reported to be back in this country seeking permanent employment and other roots in the Baltimore/D.C. area.

Wife Inge to follow.

Luncheon of the Month. (Interpretation of this heading is left lo the student.) Another great crowd of class Classmates showed up in September. The Last Thursday Bash at the Ft. McNair O' Club saw a gathering of the foUowing: Wilcox, J. C. Wright, WUlingham, Frustace, Gerson, Walters, Bellay, Hernandez, W. Mitchell, Coyne, Dawson, Fisher, Goldenstein, B. Taylor, Powell, Goodwin, L. Larson, Hahermann, Troutman, Klos, Lanoue, Ojalehto, Meisel, Creighton, Polski, Martendale, G. Stubbs, Nicholas, Scott, Mooney, J. D. Peters, Shroyer, Slaven, Gentile, Roder, Pendley, Schramm, Welles, Blatt, Keith O'DonneU, Runzo, and Swope. Bob Haltermann, of NASA's Space Shuttle Division, showed actual movie footage of the space shuttle mission, narrated by the two astronauts. Thanks, Bob. That was a real insider's view. Chatted with BMI Schramm for a bit to leam he is CO, Naval Environmental Prediction Research FaciUty, Monterey, Califomia. This is his 3rd consecutive tour out there . . . 9 years.

Wife Mimi and four daughters (16-22) must feel Hke civilians. You active duty folk are supposed to be undergoing hardships so you will earn the New Fortunes that fly in each payday. Some day 1 am going out to .Monterey to find out what the magic really is. I bet there's a good restaurant there, or something.

End of the Month. {That's what you call it when you 're so overdue with your article that you have to drive to Crabtown and deliver it yourself. One time I got it done a week in advance, so I mailed it. It was still late. Hear that, John? I can drive it over in my Rabbit Diesel cheaper than 1 can mail it. However, then Patty and I stop over for dinner . . . ) Hey, gang, Happy Holidays. Have love and peace and turkey. Send your love to your Classmates and their wives by dropping me a note w/wo pics. (Hear that, Beth?) Make peace, not war. fit's OK to say that now.) And dump your turkey, you turkey. Bye fer now, WS.

59 Sec'y, Capt. John A. Butterfield CO NSA Souda Bay FPO NY 09528 Hello, '59ers!

I hope by now you already know that '59 has a man near the top! Ron Denny was the lead item in a recent letter 1 received from Lloyd Adams: "Class luncheons over the past summer have seen about 25 regulars showing up for each. A big surprise at the August luncheon was Ron Denny's appearance and the announcement that he was 'job hunting.' Ron had been invited to come to Washington and the Pentagon by a Mr. John Lehman and on 26 August was confirmed and sworn in as principal deputy Assistant Secretary for .Manpower and Reserve Affairs in the Office of Secretary of the Navy. Ron gave us a few short blasts on where he's been and what he's been doing since he left the Navy in 1963 and promised to come back this Fall and tell us about his new job.

We are looking forward to that at the October or November luncheon.

"Officers for Class Executive Committee were elected at the September luncheon. They are: Chairman, Lloyd Adams; Ex. V.P., Ralph Christy; Adm. V.P., Gary Smith; Secretary, Bill GarreCl; and Treasurer, Steve Snyder. These of-

ficers will serve for two years, and are charged with conducting the business of the Class of '59.

"The Class of '59 efforts to incorporate was culminated late this summer when Geof Cant formally filed the class petition to the State of Maryland for Incorporation status.

"The Class' annual family picnic was hosted this year by Judy and John Collins, 30 August, at their new residence in Annapolis. In spite of threatening weather in Annapolis, and a full morning of heavy rains in the Northern Virginia area, John and Judy decided to forge ahead with the plans.

About 1 P.M. it started clearing and by 3 P.M. it was a beautiful afternoon. Unfortunately the bad weather in Virginia was enough of a deterrent to keep many Classmates at home. However, it didn't stop the families of Lloyd and Dee Adams, John and Nancy Bond, Charlie and Suzie Pease, Gary and Ann Smith, Ron and Lynn Render, Bob and Rosalind Bovey, Russ Anderson, Tom and Ellen Hassler, Dick and Patty Radecki, Pete and Judy Tarpgard, Ed and Joy Veazey and, of course, John and Judy Collins. In addition to a beautiful setting (waterfront, on a small bay near AnnapoHs Country Club) the group was favored by fine music from the N.A. Pep Band. John and Judy's daughter Kris (Midn. l/c) and son Mike (Midn.

3/c) are members of that band and had no trouble mustering a quorum of midshipmen when the word got out there would be a 'keg' or two on tap.

One member of the Pep Band responding was Midn 4/c Gardner, son of '59er Bob Gardner. Bob is on the staff at University of West Virginia in Morgantown. Needless to say, the music was appreciated and the keg went back empty! We are confident we have them 'locked in' to playing for us again at the Tailgate Party at Homecoming! AU in all it was a great time; too bad so many Classmates didn't check the weather in Annapolis!

"John and Judy Collins have also offered up their home as a 'haven' or 'safe port,' home away from home, for midshipmen whose father is a '59er. If you have a son or daughter at the Academy, let them know they are welcomed at 2652 Queen Ann Circle (phone 268-4264); for directions call or contact Kris or Mike in Bancroft Hall. There is getting to be a sizeable contingent of '59 offspring in Bancroft Hall; the CoUinses should not have an uneventful weekend while the Brigade is in town!

"That's all 1 have for now John. Hope aU is weU with you. Rise and Shine. Lloyd."

In one of my last columns 1 mentioned a '59er kin who might be a Trident scholar. If you read the July-August 81 Shipmate carefully, on page 13 you would have seen John M. Richardson â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "Effects of Transverse Stress on Magnefization."

That is one of Bill's two sons at USNA, and there is no doubt in my mind that the subject of John's research project is not an idea foisted upon him by my good friend and fellow 2nd Co. mate. We had problem enough knowing simple magnetism let alone something so esoteric, right. Bill?

What follows is a nice letter from the 19th Company, the one '59 sponsors amongst the Brigade.

Hope some '59ers will have had a chance to visit 19th Co. Wardroom at Homecoming. Letter was addressed to our man of '59 "on campus," Ed Veazey: Dear Captain Veazey: The Nineteenth Company would Uke to express most sincere thanks to the Class of 1959 for your sponsorship of our company wardroom, and the many contributions that you have made to us in the past years. Last year, the two company commanders, Michael Giorgione and Paul Bushong led the Nineteenth Company to an overall fourth 101

Dick Robinson, Mickey Gaverick, Norm Mayo, Bill Barkman, Al Shinn, Bob Bovey, Jake Bohz, Dan Chapla, John Ekstrum, Tom Emsley, Ing Kiland, Ray Art, John Sapp, Ron Render, Lou Wardlow, Mike Fitzgerald, John Walker, Bill Hancock, Jack King and myself." Just heard that Jack Rourke passed away out in St. Louis. We all greatly mourn the loss of Jack. He always had a smile and was one of those fellow midshipmen who always seemed to brighten your spirits when you saw him. I had received (on behalf of the Class of 1959) a sweet note from his wife Madeline: PRATT ( D D G - 4 4 ) . The company commander for "You will never know how deeply touched I was the fall set is Matthew Moury.

Several major projects were completed in our to receive the beautiful bouquet offlowers.You wardroom in past years. We expanded the ward- were so kind. The boys join me in thanking you. room to include an annex for our coffee machine, Sincerely, Madeline." If you want to send a peran additional bookcase and the new refrigerator sonal note, mail it to Madeline Rourke, 432 South Sappington, Oakland MO 63122. which was purchased last spring. The wardroom 1 had hardly finished reading results of the Anwas recently painted and we installed a new nowax tile floor in the annex. This year several pro- napolis 10 Race sent me by my good wife Priscilla, jects have been planned for the upkeep and renova- and having seen the name of '59's good runner tion of the wardroom. These projected im- and good guy, Ron Trossbach, when I received provements include new carpeting, re-upholstering a nice letter from Ron: "I'm sure you will be getseveral pieces of furniture, new curtains and ting details and photos from the statisticians and refinishing the bookcase and television stand. We photographers about the 'Club 11' gathering of plan to finance these projects by continuing to col- '59ers held on the first of August at Nan and Sam lect dues from the members of the wardroom, and Sigmunds' home in Springfield, Virginia, so I through any contributions we receive from the won't try to recount it all. My purpose for writing is to share with you and the Shipmate friends of the Nineteenth Company.

We wish to extend an invitation to all members readers/Classmates what a wonderful week end of the Class of 1959 and their families to visit our we had and how grateful we all are to Sam for wardroom on Sunday morning of Homecoming organizing and to Nan for being our hostess. They Week 1981 (October 25). We are located in the sec- outdid themselves by opening their home (and ond wing, fourth deck, of Bancroft Hall. Once pool) and providng us with refreshments and the again we offer our most sincere thanks for your setting for a truly great party, '59 style! Ron." interest and support.

Ron added a footnote that the slate of canVery Respectfully, didates for the executive committee had been apMichael Luciano, Midn. l/c proved unanimously at the 10 September D.C. area Wardroom President luncheon. He of course did not give himself a "Well Done!"; but 1 sure will for the work Ron 'Twas a good month for getting letters from Classmates. Here's one from Dan Truax whom I did as the nominating committee chairman! We had the good fortune of serving with for the past have a committee who will serve '59 well for their 3 years at USNA, and prior to that we were two-year term of office (according to recently revised '59 bylaws).

Classmates at Naval War College, 77-78 class: Nice that someone other than '59 graduates "Just a short note to keep you updated on my status. I finaUy got orders! I will be CODE 21, reads the column; note the following letter as director of the policy division at Headquarters, evidence: Navy Recruiting Command. I'U be working for "Having started with the Class of '59, 1 often Mike Brown, a Classmate of ours. Since it glance through your column in Shipmate magazine (NavRecCom) is located at the Bellstar Towers in to see what my old friends are up to. The article Arlington, Ona and I will be staying in Annapolis in the September issue was of special interest, not and I'll commute everyday. I've tried it for a cou- only because it mentioned several of the people ple of days and it's not too bad. The METRO is with whom I attended NAPS, but, as you might most convenient but very expensive. I have to go guess, because it indicated that many of us might to Orlando, Florida, for a recruiting office be eligible for additional retirement credit and management orientation for a couple of weeks and longevity pay. Over the last few years, I have heard then I'll be firmly in place. Really looking forward rumors of people who have successfully revised to the chaUenge. their active duty base date due to a naval reserve "We dropped Tina off at Wirth Texas State in affiliation. I have never seen anything in writing Denton, Texas, so now have three in college, on it before, however (1 missed the '59 column UGH! Tim in California at San Jose, Tricia will which first referred to it). I would appreciate any stay in Annapolis and go to the Community Col- information which you may have on the subject lege (Anne Arundel). How is everything going with to see if it does, in fact, apply to me as weU. (Note: you? Hope you are enjoying your tour. More later. John B. Sent info right away.)

Sincerely, Dan." "Congratulations on assuming command at Another note from Lloyd: "Dear John, The Souda Bay. I recall an enjoyable visit to IrakUon speaker at the September luncheon was Ray Art. during an early '60s deployment and I know that He is assigned to the Washington Office of the the people were a pleasure to know. It should be Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (FDJTF) as a very rewarding tour for you. (Note IrakUon is the #2 officer there, working under a Marine a three-hour drive East; Air Force Station there.) brigadier general as the Chief of Contingency "I also have the opportunity to live in a MediterPlans Division. Ray gave us some very interesting ranean community as XO of the submarine tender insight into both the politics and the organizational ORION in La Maddalena, Sardinia. While 1 don't problems of establishing what will soon become have as much chance as 1 would like to use my another unified command. Those attending includ- poco Italiano with the local people, it is very pleased: Ron Trossbach, Steve Snyder, Gary Smith, BiU ant to be able to greet your neighbors in their own Garrett, Sam Sigmund, John Paine, Walt Wynn, Jim Langemo, Walt Szcypinski, Russ Anderson,

place in the brigade colors competition. The Nineteenth Company finished first in the fall set parade competition and had first place in academics for the year. Midn. Robert Anoll was chosen an "AUAmerican" in sailing for his outstanding performances in the many regattas entered by the sailing team.

This year, we are under the guidance of our new company officer. Lieutenant Samuel Locklear. Lt. Locklear graduated in the Class of 1977 and reported to the Naval Academy from W.V.

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language and to go into a store or restaurant and know what it is that you are ordering!

Ed Ransom, '60."

Loved getting this clipping about a near and dear friend: "FORMER NAVY PILOT HEADS OCS . . . way to go Ed Redden!" A Navy pilot who saw combat service in Vietnam flying A-6 Intruders with Attack Squadron 65 from the carrier KITTY HAWK is scheduled to be the new director of

Newport's Officer Candidate School. He is Capt.

Edward G. Redden of Waterbury, Connecticut, holder of the Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and Purple Heart. His last assignment was as air officer on the carrier SARATOGA.

"Married to the former Ann Conron of Newport, Capt. Redden is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. Designated a naval aviator in February 1961, Capt. Redden had various squadron assignments in Air Antisubmarine Squadron 31 at the Naval Air Station at Quonset Point. His other assignments have included technical director of the Naval Ordnance Unit at Key West, and as strike warfare and air operations officer on the staff of commander. Second Fleet.

"The Redden family currently lives in Newport and plans to move into Navy housing at MelviUe later this Fall. OCS is one of eight schools operated in Newport by the Naval Education and Training Center. It prepares men and women college graduates for commissioning as officers of the line and supply corps during 16 weeks of rigorous academic and military education. During 1980, 1,542 officers were commissioned through the OCS program."

Here are some orders and items from recent Navy Times; Bacon, Roger, 1120 Subron 1 to COMSUBRON 1, and Lovell, Jack W., 1310 USS KENNEDY to OPNAV. Capt. J. H. Osborn has succeeded Capt. R. P. Cope as commanding officer of the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory in Port Hueneme. Osborn most recently served with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Headquarters in Washington.

It was then a thrill to get this great letter from Jim Osborn: "Dear John, It seems that you are always looking for information for the class column. I'm not sure why though because you seem to have found the trick in putting together great columns. Keep up the good work! It seems the detailers finally located my card, or they decided on a parole.

Whatever, it means that I was finally transferred out of Washington after a 10-year stint that included tours at NAVMAT, NAVELEXSYSCOM, and NAVFACENGCOM. My new duty station.

Port Hueneme, Califomia, is in one of the greatest areas of Southern California as far as weather is concerned. I assumed command of the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory on July 24. A highlight of the change of command was the chance to see two companymates, Dick Engel and his wife Sue and Jerry Peterson. Both live in the Southern California area, and we are making a pact to get together regularly.

Dick Engel, Jim Osborn, Jerry Peterson

Shipmate, December 1981

"In addition, John Gunther and his wife Nancy are due to arrive in September when John wiU become the XO of the Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme. I understand that Bob Harmuth is also in the area, but I haven't caught up with him yet.

"Other CEC officer information that is fairly current is: John Dettbarn, CO PWC Guam; Jon Ives, CO PWC Yokosuka; Dave Bottorff, CO PWC Honolulu; Herr> Monarch, PWO NAS Jacksonville; Bill Matthews, PWO NAVSUBBASE New London; Julian Kau, PWO NSY PhUadelphia; and Tom Ensley, officer of ASD (MRAL).

"Good luck in your new tour in Greece.

Sometime before 1 die, 1 want to see Athens and the Aegean Sea, Sincerely, Jim Osborn."

Here are some news releases of '59ers who recently graduated from Senior Service Schools: ICAF GRADS: Capt. Donald G. Klein, whose wife. Donna is the daughter of W. Donald and Kay Graham of Route 1, Kittanning, Pennsylvania, and Capt. Thomas H. Emsley, son of Mrs. Howard T. Emsley of 2138 Streamwood, Gurnee, IlUnois.

The ICAF is a component of the National Defense University located at Fort McNair in Washington (D.C). It provides graduate level courses for select senior military officers and top level govemment executives. During the 10-month course, Klein studied management of the resources that effect national security. While concentrating on management considerations and techniques, his curriculum included seminars, lectures, field studies and individual research projects covering economic, technical and mutual defense treaties and agreements.

Naval War College Grad: Capt. David H. Boyd, whose wife Joan is the daughter of Andrew G. and Virginia E. Pritschet of 309 N. Langley St., Alexandria, Virginia.

The Naval War College at Newport, the oldest educational institute of its type in the world, presents graduate level courses for selected (senior) miUtary officers and top level government executives. During the 10-month course, Boyd studied the elements of strategy and policy, defense economics and decision making, and the effective employment of naval forces. The curriculum included seminars, lectures and individual research projects and served to prepare students for Eissignment to the highest level command and management positions.

National War College Grad: Capt. Louis B. Wardlow, son of Mrs. Frank Wardlow of 12 Sunshine Court, Newport, Rhode Island.

The NWC is a component of the National Defense University located at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. It provides graduate level courses for select senior military officers and top government executives. During the 10-month course, Wardlow studied the international conditions considered in the formulation and direction of national security policy. His curriculum included seminars, lectures and individual research projects covering the inter-related global economic, strategic and political factors that affect U.S. security affairs.

If the pay raise goes through, we can say "doUars for scholars." And as I write this I do hope and pray someone makes a decision soon (and a good one for us!) for a pay increase and additional benefits.

So long for now from Souda Bay, an island paradise some might say, but wait until the rainy season sets in . . . ugh! Rise 'n Shine.

Shipmate, December 1981

It Is Better to Give than to Receive

60 Sec'y, Capt. D. J. Knorr USN (temporary) Qtrs. " B " Church Road DTNSRDC Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 54 We didn't have to go to the phone to get info this issue because the news came to us in the form of SUPER 60 Homecoming '81 attendees.

Sandwiched between a Friday and Sunday of steady rain was a beautiful Fall Saturday when tailgate, football game and postgame casual dinner at the Knorr chalet "happenings" were very well attended. Thank you. Lord, for one dry day!

Taking part in the festivities were the Pariseaus (OIC), Murtays, Hamons, Dave Youngs, Dropps, Griffins, Chiles, Dave Williams, Ruhsenbergers, Jerdings, Mangans, Lloyds, Bissells, Bert Johnsons, Bensons, Ed Walkers, McClanahans, Reids, Brandquists, Gassers,Mannings, Rogers, Eileen McLeod, Joe Hoffmans, Lippolds, Meeks, Lovelands, Goldtraps, Schmidts, Bingemers, Bud Powers, Roberts, Poindexters, Clarks, Antonios, Witchers, Paepckes, Lowes, Johannesen, Dimsdales, Knorrs, Hancocks, Cottermans, Criglers, Affourtits, Hinkels, J.J. Camerons, Solaks, Gavlaks, Duffys, Paulsens, Clamans, Kowalls, Ablowichs, Deludes, Jim Eilertsen, Phillips, Reeses, Rohrs, McCallums, Schroeders, Townsends, Bob Stevensons, Bezeks, Bud Collicut, K.C. Jones, Stew Seaman and WilUe Taylors.

Special thanks to Dick Pariseau who organized all the activities. Bill Dimsdale who took the lead to honcho tailgate doin's, and Beth and Jim Knort for opening up their home to 140 plus hungry and thirsty '60 persons.

Some Homecoming '81 sports highlights were also available at this writing: "With a fantastic 36

(par) on the back nine. Bob Kowall (Westport, Connecticut, sandbagger) shot a 79 to win the '60 version of the Alumni Golf Championships. John Leahy was second with Jim Knorr, Jim EUertsen and Ed Mangan also rans. Ed distinguished himself by being "furthest from the pin" on every par 3 hole!!!"

Not many inputs received voluntarily, but we did find some '60 Classmates mentioned in pubUcations around the world.

Stan Stumbo was appointed vice president for operations at Niekum & Spaulding Associates, Inc., a Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm. Stan recently retired after a very successful Navy ED career.

Ray Taylor couldn't make Homecoming '81 because his command, USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40), had other commitments at sea.

Tom Solak was recently elected president of the Washington-Annapolis chapter of '60 Alumni.

Other chapter officers include veep J.J. Kirkpatrick, secretary Charlie Roberts, and treasurer Chuck Bingemer. We applaud past president Ron Brandquist for moving the group in a positive direction. Next meeting scheduled for 3rd Thursday in January '82.

The picture shows Jim Knorr and Tom Paulsen presenting 12th company with money for their wardroom.

If your address is current at USNA Alumni Association you should have received a ballot for the election of Class of '60 officers for period 1982-1985. The recommended slate lists the following: President — Ray Burkley Vice President — Mike Midas Secretary — Bob Osmon Treasurer — Chuck Bingemer Write-in candidates also encouraged if your candidate is wiUing to accept the position. All baUots should be submitted by 31 December 1981.

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Corr. Sec'y, Mr. James L. George 17801 HolUngsworth Dr., Derwood MD 20855 Percent Members: 54 If you think this column looks a little short, you are right. But there is a very good, or perhaps I should say bad, reason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; zippo letters this month.

In fact, 1 have not received any letters for about three months. The few 1 did report on last month were passed along by President Roger Onorati and Vice President Bob Hofford, but apparently their well has run dry also. 1 know that you are out there, so how about dropping me a note. Since it is the season, I'll even take a Christmas card, but please include a few comments.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 15, for the next Joe Kiel spectacular quarterly luncheon. The lunch will be held at the Navy Yard Officers' club with drinks and socializing at 1130, lunch at 1200. Since this is the Christmas season, we would like to see more wives there. Also, any of you with travel plans through the areas might keep the 15th date in mind.

The column should end here but the Fleet Home News Center did send a couple of items on Classmates. Chuck St. Laurent, commanding of-

Alan K. Miller

We have a final press release complete with picture on a major promotion. Ebasco Services Incorporated today announced the promotion of Alan K. MUler from southeastern regional sales manager to southern regional sales vice president in the Domestic Business Development Department. Based in Ebasco's Atlanta, Georgia, Office, he is responsible for sales development in 13 states in the South and Midsouth.

Ebasco Services Incorporated, a wholly owned ficer of the destroyer USS JONAS INGRAM, subsidiary of ENSERCH Corporation, Dallas, homeported in Mayport, Florida, just got back Texas, provides engineering construction and confrom an interesting deployment. During the five sulting services to electric utilities, energy-intensive and one-half month cruise, INGRAM logged more industries and government agencies. Before jointhan 29,000 miles operating in three areas of the ing Ebasco in 1977, Mr. Miller had 10 years exworld. Following the transit to the Mediterranean perience in various engineering and construction Sea, the ship journeyed to the Indian Ocean via positions in the power industry. He also served as the Suez Canal to augment the USS IN- an officer in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine DEPENDENCE Carrier Group. Following operations force. with INDEPENDENCE, his ship returned to the A 1961 graduate of the Naval Academy, Alan Mediterranean to operate with the USS FORalso holds a M.B.A. in marketing from the UniverRESTAL Carrier Group. While in the area, the ship sity of Maine. He belongs to the American Nuclear made port calls in Israel, France and Spain.

Society, the Society for Marketing Professional Services and is a registered professional engineer From the Mediterranean, INGRAM proceeded to in California and Illinois. The family lives in Northern Europe for participation in two imporRoswell, Georgia. tant festivals, the "Kiel Week" in Kiel, Germany, and the Rebild Festival in Aalborg, Denmark. The Will report on the big Homecoming next month, "Kiel Week" is an eight-day maritime festival in BUT, after that, will need some of those letters. which naval vessels from ten countries parHave a good holiday. ticipated, and the Rebild Festival is an annual GET IT DONE WITH '61 celebration of the U.S. Independence Day. Bill Hartman recently visited three Japanese ports during an 18-day goodwill tour. Bill is an officer assigned to the staff of the Commander 7th Fleet, operating from Yokosuka, Japan, and emSec'y, Cdr. Howard Pinksey SC USNR-R barked aboard the amphibious command ship USS P.O. Box 3380 BLUE RIDGE. Annapolis MD 21403 As the flagship for the Commander 7th Fleet, Percent Members: 55 BLUE RIDGE conducted port visits in Beppu, Kagoshima and Sasebo, and operated in Japanese Greetings to all Classmates, families and friends waters with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense during the festive Holiday Season. May 1982 bring all of you health and happiness.

Force destroyer JDS SHIRANE. The cruise was designed to promote goodwill between U.S. sailors Our 20th Reunion is only nine months away. and their Japanese counterparts through personPlease send in your information and application nel exchanges and mutual training. forms and make your plans early. If you need any additional information, please contact me and 1 The port visits offered the staff members the opwill pass it along to the proper committee portunity to visit many sights on the southern chairmen. island of Kyushu. The 7th Fleet Band also conHere's the news this month. ducted 35 public appearances, playing for more than 20,000 people. The group performed for an The Annual Alumni Fund Drive was the most estimated audience of two million television successful for '62 since we were graduated. In '79 viewers during an appearance in Kagoshima. we had 94 honors who gave $2786, in '80 we had 78 donors who gave $2725 and in 1981 we had 170 Finally from Fleet Home Town news we learn donors who gave $4640. Based on this, the Board that another Classmate has gotten a deep draft of Directors has decided the new approach will be command. Tom McNicholas has assumed comused for future years. The President will write the mand of the destroyer tender USS PIEDMONT, annual letter and let the Alumni House do the prohomeported in Norfolk, Virginia. The PIEDMONT cessing and mailing with only one letter per year is 530 feet long with a crew of more than 850. The going out. Several of you wrote letters expressing ship is designed to supply spare parts, food and

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that you favored the new approach and eUminating the Co-chairmen and Agents approach. The fund raiser for the Class Project may be approached in a similar manner with part of your annual donafion going to the Alumni House and the majority going toward the Class Project approved by the Naval Academy. The "Project" wiU be the subject of a letter to all Classmates in the near future.

Many inquiries have been made about the status of '62 in the active duty world. This could be approached in several ways. The following is a summary based on the '62 database and several additional approaches will follow in future articles. We have 1069 Classmates of whom 789 graduated.

From the 619 who were True Blue we have 267 active plus 12 retired on 20 years and 109 in the selected reserves. From the 61 who went to the Corps we have 23 active plus Sage/Sullivan who redred on 20. From the 80 who went Zoomie we have 35 active and Bert Huchberger retired. From the 16 who went Army we have 7 active and Gezelman/Harper retired. We had four foreign Nationals and nine NPQ. The totals and acfives which includes several career types who were nongrads does conflict with the accuracy of the 619 who went Navy. We do have career non-grads in all the services and we have two grads who are in the Coast Guard and one in NASA. The 1069 is not what we started with Plebe Summer because we lost Classmates to '63 and later years and we also gained Classmates from '61 and prior years but is now the USNA Alumni Association official number for '62.

The Nomination/Election Committee has notified the Board that the 1981 election results are: president, Wayne Hickam '81-'84; vicepresident, Stew Lingley '81-'84 and directors, Ralph Chesson, Dick Hayes, and Fred Lewis for '81-'83. The other officers and directors are: treasurer, Roger Kisiel '78-'82, secretary, Howie Pinskey '78-'82, and directors Mike Abercrombie and Andy Hesser for '80-'82. Congratulations to the newly elected and other candidates wiU be called upon to work on class committees.

During the August mailing using our '62 database for address labels we mailed letters to 827 Classmates, with only four returned for which we could not find new addresses that we now consider them lost. They are Ed Hurst who was in Northridge, California; Jim Neary who was in Los Angeles; BUI Ruhlman who was in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; and Carl Swartz who was in Houston. In addition there are 19 Classmates that have been lost for some time that we are trying to find and send them the 20th Reunion plans. The number behind their name is the USNA Company.

Errol David Beard-13, William James Bird-24, Dale Elwood Brandt-10 (who was in Brookline, Massachusetts), John Francis Cleater-13, WiUiam Denny Cross-19, Colin Michael Fox-12 (in Santiago, Chile), Carl Dean Garrison-2 (was with IBM in Chicago), Arthur Loyal Hatheway-18, our Anchorman, Frank Joseph Horvath-12 (in Troy, New York), George Wesley Insheep-15 (in Hawaii), Paul Roper Jeffers-20 (in Bellvue, Washington), Thomas James Leach Jr.-12 (in Chapel HiU, North Carolina), Pedro Manuel Malave-10 (in Carolina, Puerto Rico), James M. Palmer-4, Richard Norman Racouillat-14, William Gardner Sheldon-6 (in Syracuse, New York), Lawrence Revelle Stackhouse-17, James Peter Werlock-18 and Joseph John Winkler-23 (in Huntington, New York).

If you have any information on or know the whereabouts of these Classmates, please contact me.

We have found our '62 Color Girl in California. She has a relative in Maryland and has agreed Shipmate, December I98I

to bring her husband (not USNA) and be a part of our 20th Reunion. We are also trying to locate Company, Battalion and Administration officer for 1961-62 so that they may be invited to attend.

Around the Fleet The Vietnam Memorial in the USNA Cemetery at Hospital Point erected by the USNA Alumni killed-in-action, lists the Alumni by year group.

The eleven '62 Classmates Hsted on the bronze plaque are: Tom Carter, Brad Cuthbert, Barry Delphin, Charlie Fryer, Lamar Heiskell, Chuck Knochel, John LaVoo, Dick Laws, Chuck Lee, Mike NeweU and Smokey Tolbert. There were other Classmates who died in Vietnam but were not classified KIA by BUPERS. The Air Force has selected its 1982 bird colonels and '62 has their first selectees. The six are: Denny Huff, chief of system engineering at the AF Satellite Control Center in Sunnyvale, California; Jim Labriola, commander, 321 Missile Maint Squadron at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota; Wayne Larabee, asst. program director for AMRAAM, AF/USN Development Office, Eglin AFB, Florida; Paul Murphy, commander, 319th Strategic Missile Squadron, F. E. Warren AFB, Wyoming; Jim Roberts, manager of engineering/ logistics manpower requirements, USAF HQ, Washington (DC); and Ted Warner, deputy chief.

Chief of Staff HQ Detachment, Washington (DC).

We had our first Naval Reservist promoted to Captain FY81 when Dick Dommers of Canterbury, Connecticut, was selected. Dick is 1105 Surface Warfare (Submarine Qualified) and was CO of his reserve unit when selected. He is the Sales Manager for CONVAL, Inc. in Sommers, Connecticut.

Congratulations to these Classmates for their well-deserved promotions.

Marine LCol. John N. Jolley has reported for duty with the 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton.

Tom Stone writes that he has been the commanding officer of USS PREBLE (DDG-46) since June 1980 and has been in Hawaii (where he saw Mike Tansey), Norfolk and the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. PREBLE is part of the AMERICA Battle Group and while so serving, Tom encountered Frank Smith who is ship's company aboard AMERICA. Tom expects orders to Washington around July 1982, and he and Lucy will be in Annapolis for Homecoming '82.

Another column of 1962 activities has been completed. My thanks to our president, Wayne Hickam, for his input this month. How about you?

Your Classmates are waiting to hear from you.

Until next month.

63 Sec'y, Mr. W. Douglas Davidson 3730 Cardiff Road Chevy Chase MD 20815 Percent Members: 52 Well, here it is December and you're stiU hearing from Doug Davidson. We had a few technical difficulties in the transfer, such as the fact that Norm was out of town when this article was due, but I assure you that there will be a fresh voice next month. Our mail bag for the last few months has been virtually empty, as this article will prove.

Please let us know what you are doing so that we can have an informative column.

Although he didn't do his job and write, 1 found out that Rick Rohrbach was living in Annapolis and working at the Navy Yard in DC. A phone Shipmate, December I98I

call confirmed these facts and that Rick has been happily residing in the historic section of Annapolis for over a year. He's in the phone book and would like to hear from any Classmates in town.

A letter from Tim Cook tells of a great fourtieth birthday party that his wife organized for him. (It's getting to be unfortunate how many of us have now had to go through that experience.)

It was a Tim Cook, "This is Your Life" that turned out to be a lot of fun. His current address is 4 Marsh Hawk, Irvine CA 92714; 714/559-6707.

Tim sent a poem about a bus that he and Classmates alledgedly bought at USNA that was so bizarre that I just had to save it for a later date.

It sounded like a good sea story for Homecoming.

Howard Stoddard, C O of USS OLIVER HAZARD PERRY (FFG-7), has departed on a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. Howard's ship is participating with other 6th Fleet ships in training exercises.

Bill Barney has assumed command of Aircraft Ferry Squadron 31 (VRF-31) Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia.

Norm Shackelton's address is 231 Chatham Lane, Annapolis MD 21403. We do need to hear from you. Our reservoir of news is empty and if you don't write the future columns will be blank.

Don't let Norm get off that easy.

QUALITY 63!

64 Sec'y, Cdr. James Baumstark USN 10420 CoUingham Dr. Fairfax VA 22032 Corr. Sec'y, Jerold F. (Jerry) Anderson 5173 Dungannon Rd. Fairfax VA 22030 703/278-8277 Percent Members: 56 Pardon the missing column last month, but business at the mail box is so slow there was nothing to submit to the editors. As a matter of fact, there are no letters this month either. Gang, we have to have some correspondents out there if this column is going to survive!

One positive note to report. The Washington luncheon attendance is improving. Thirty Classmates made it to the September luncheon. It is easy to tell we're getting more senior (or don't care as much). Everyone lingered over coffee and dessert much longer than previous years. Jerry Evans is the chief cook and bottle washer of the luncheons now and is doing a great job. Because of Thanksgiving, the November get-together will be December 3rd. Right now the plan is to splurge a bit and bring the wives.

At the risk of leaving out someone, those at lunch were: Denny Spradlin, Keith Weal, Dick Curley, Ted Gordon, Mac Johnston, John Tweel, Bob Johnson, Ken Middleton, Bob Murphy, Hank Chalkley, John Gushing, Ed Conant, Grant Fulkerson, Wayne Arny, Jim Maitland, Tom Lynch, Barry Banks, Rich Goolsby, Hal Sisson, Hugh Risseeuw, Tony Taylor, John Donnelly, Bob Orlosky, Bill Sargent, John Evans, Rick Ricci, and good friend of the Class, Air Hamilt.

New arrivals in the Washington area (or soon will be) include Maury Kemple, who has been CO of VA-46 out of Cecil Field, and Cari Griggs, coming from Charleston where he was CO of ORTOLAN (ASR-22).

As you know letters are always welcome.

Everyone enjoys hearing about Classmates, but we need to hear from you to have a successful column. Consider Shipmate on your Christmas card

list. May the joy and spirit of this HoHday Season be with you all.

65 Sec'y, Cdr. Dave Anderson USN OPNAVSUPPACT/(OP 961E1) Washington DC 20350 202/695-7452 Percent Members: 58

66 East Coast Corres.: Cdr. Thomas I. Eubanks USN 7782 Turiock Road Springfield VA 22153 West Coast Corres.: Mr. Robert G. Johnson, Jr. P.O. Box 1011 La Jolla CA 92037 Percent Members: 52

67 Sec'y, LCdr. John C. Lawlor, Jr. USNR (TAR) 871 Five Forks Road Virginia Beach VA 23455 Percent Members: 52 Help! A year ago 1 was swamped with letters, pictures and phone calls to the point that 1 had to queue them from mouth to mouth. No one Ukes to write, but even a smittering of 1 pagers can add up to an interesting column.

Rick Poole wrote from York, Pennsylvania, where he resides with wife Beth and two children (ages 7 and 4). He has been out of the Navy over five years and is now an executive vice president of Harold Hogg, Inc. (General Contractors).

During a recent football game, he got a visual on Adam Llewellyn. Adam recently transferred to the JAG Headquarters in Washington (DC) after a tour with the CBs in Gulfport, Mississippi. Jim Lahse is a surgeon enroute to England for some specialized training. Pete Burggren remains in San Diego in an active flying status. Dave Gompert is in Washington as the deputy assistant Secretary of State for European affairs. He is working for his 4th secretary of state; Kissinger, Vance, Muskie and Haig. Rick Armitage is also in DC, working for SecDef. Dixon Wolcott is doing his residency in OB/GYN at Portsmouth Naval Hospital after graduating from Northwestern Medical School.

Received a real fine letter from my plebe summer roommate, John Hickok. He and Nancy are the super proud parents of their first child â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a girl named Wendy. He says that Cathy and Bill Belden handed over several tons of baby gear outgrown by their 2 girls, ages 9 and 3. Bill is enroute to NavAir in DC and continuing his association with power plants. Mike Currie is XO of VA-176 (A-6 based at NAS Oceana). John Hickok and Mike Bolier are planning a 15th Reunion for 31st Company players at Homecoming '82. John assures me that virtually everyone who lives in the Washington/Annapolis area and those that don't will get Delta Passes from Mike. John and Nancy expect to spend the next few years in DC after tours in Monterey, California, Bethpage, New York and a super exchange tour with the Royal Air Force flying Buccaneers around the British Countryside. John didn't mention it in his 105

Lemoore '68ers letter, but I know that he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal earlier this year. He was cited for superior performance of duty from July 1978 to June 1980 while serving at the naval plant representative office for the Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Bethpage. Before signing off, he left his home phone number: 703/494-5642.

In closing, 1 have the following somewhat dated Fleet Hometown Releases: Al Sempie recently joined Apache Corp. (an oil and gas exploration and production company). Al, Toni and son Ryan reside in Littleton, Colorado. Rich Lambert was recently promoted to manager in the international accounting firm of Deloitte, Haskins and Sells.

Rich and family live in Fairfax, Virginia. Wayne WHson is flying F-14s based at NAS Oceana, Virginia. Pat Howard is still in the Marine Corps, based somewhere in DC. Miles Libbey earned his Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He also earned a master's degree in law and diplomacy and received prizes as the outstanding student in his class in both commencement exercises. Miles went to Tufts as the first recipient of the Navy's Samuel Eliot Morison Scholarship in Naval History. He is now C.O. of NICHOLSON, homeported in Charleston, South Carolina. Robin Larson is completing a lovely tour on Diego Garcia as the commander of various patrol squadrons (VPS) detachments based here.

Those of you that don't write can still call me Autovon, 690-7827/1661/1457.

68 Sec'y/Treas., LCdr. Al Thacker USN Deputy for Management U.S. Naval Academy AnnapoHs MD 21402 Percent Members: 52 We are back again, going for four in a row, but info is dwindling and the next issue just may be an original essay on some relevant question such as "What does all this really mean with only 6'/2 left in a career highlighted by mediocrity?" Sounds almost as interesting and understandable as Thermodynamics!

On the personal side, Jeanie Kellett came through with a letter and the picture (hopefully printed) of a gathering of our Classmates in Lemoore. Rick Nibe was a dept head in VA-147, but should be in Newport at the War College by the time this hits the streets. Cdr. Denny Irelan should be XO of VA-93 assigned to MIDWAY about now, with the whole family enroute to Japan. Mike Ruth and Bob Schreiber are both dept heads in VA-195 attached to AMERICA. Clay 106

Thomas and Dave Wallace also have dept head jobs with VA-122, whUe Mike Leppert is puUing RAG duty in VA-122. Mr. Deployment — Ray Kellett — should be somewhere in WESTPAC by now as ops boss for VA-146 on board CONSTELL.^TION.

Fred Sallee's brother (a zoomie!) dropped by and placed Fred in Orlando working with the recruit command there. George Breeden just departed here to be XO of RADFORD (DD-968) out of Norfolk, but temporarily down south for rework.

I received a couple of news releases on Classmates who are making it big in the land of the civilians. Bob Schweitzer was named vicepresident and manager of the Chicago office of Wachovia Financial Corp. Roger Lammers is now vice-president of the Dallas office of Russel Reynolds Associates, Inc., an international e.xecutive recruiting tirm. Bill Taylor is now manager of the San Francisco office of Cravens, Dargan, and Company.

In some Navy news releases I noticed that Jim Clark recently graduated War College, and Joe Mazza and Bill Metzer are flying with VP-48 out of Moffett Field.

That completely empties my data files, so next issue I will start making up rumors like "F. X. Poole turns down the movie role of Tarzan to seU Amway." Non illegitimandum Carborundum.

69 Sec'y, Mr. Steve Brixey 10161 Marshall Pond Rd. Burke VA 22015 Percent Members: 44 1 received a sad note from Suzanne Posey in mid September informing us that her husband, Charles "Fred" Posey, died from cancer on 31 August.

Fred had been working for the Roerig Division of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in Dallas until the time of his death. He is survived by his two children, Marne (8) and Britt (4). The many friends of Fred extend our sympathy to you, Suzanne, and to your children.

The next letter was more pleasant; in fact it is hard to improve this one from John Bodine, so I'll quote it. "It's already been two years since our tenth — hard to believe. 1 finished up my Ph.D. thesis at Columbia U. in New York last May and promptly set off trying to find someone who needed a geophysicist. Fortunately things are popping in the oil business now. My wife Linda and 9-month-old daughter Jennifer and 1 set off for Tulsa, Oklahoma, last July where I'm with Amoco Research Center. Expecting tumbleweed, dust, and

tired buffalo, we were pleasantly surprised to find Tulsa right in the middle of N.E. Oklahoma's 'green country.'

"We love it here. It's a bit of a change from the moderate summer temperatures of New York, though, so we've had some adjustments to make.

"Say hi to our Classmates for me."

I received a note from John Prairie correcting my September column. Stan Shustak, one of John's former USNA roommates, recently graduated from dental school, while John's graduation from medical school will take place in May of 1982. After graduation John will be starting a three-year residency in internal medicine.

Thanks for your letter, John. Maybe with more screw-ups I get more letters.

Jim Hannemann's wife, Kathy, wrote from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where Jim works for Caterpillar Tractor as the regional service representative. She says that they and the children Jimmy (6) and Kurt (3) are really enjoying the eternal Summer. They all love the "food, customs and costumes of this racially mixed city — Malays, Chinese, Indians, not to mention the expatriates from all countries." They have joined the local flying club and have been able to see the tin mines and rubber and palm oil plantations from the air.

Singapore is only 45 minutes away so they would love to hear from any Classmates in the area.

Thank you for the letter, Kathy.

Jim Paddock tells me that Glenn Lattig and Mario Bagaglio are back in the Navy (as-05's) and are both XOs of subs.

1 attended the Navy-Air Force game this past Saturday and enjoyed seeing Barry Amos who is back in the Navy and teaching electrical engineering at USNA. Barry's sister Sandra is the wife of Russ Hale, '66, assistant secretary of the Air Force for financial management.

Merry Christmas!

70 Sec'y, LCdr. Ken Nelson USN Dept. of Sea and Navig.

U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 Percent Members: 50 This last September was quite a month for the Class of '70. As some of you know, we sponsor the 11th CO. (Remember the Eleventh co. tigers; I still won't walk through their area.) Anyway, their wardroom refrigerator broke down, so Fred Hall cumshawed one through a contact and the wardroom is now "functioning" as usual.

Fred Hall also reported on the quarterly "Greater Washington (DC), Baltimore, Annapolis, Patuxent River Class of '70 luncheon" that he, Grant Thorpe and Gino Marchetti arranged. A good time was had by aU. "Participants" included: Jim Bowlin, Gary Blair, Craig Dampier, BiU Doud, Del Elliott, Gerry Guppy, Fred, Dave Hunter, Gary Knight, Kevin Kelley, Guy Knieriem, Dennis Lunghofer, Tim Martel, Pat Milano, Terry Morgan, Gary Meyer, Bob Porch, Don Patterson, Corky Peck, Pete Roberts, Jim Spore, Ernie Snowden, Craig Silverthome, Barry Steelman, Grant, Stan Weeks, Dave Wiedeman and Chariie Williams. By the time you read this we will have had our second luncheon (scheduled for November). We're going for two in a row, without a raid, maybe we can practice a special '70 march-on and hat/card trick for Army. USNA has come a long way since our "Beat Army" as far as Chapeau maneuvers are concerned.

Shipmate, December 1981

Homecoming/Alumni week end will have come and gone before you see this. I'll report on the game, any business, our tailgater and the party in the ne.xt month's edition. Hope to see you there.

I did get one letter, this one from none other than USNA Alumni Association, Atlanta, Georgia, President â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Marc Farris. Marc reports being alive and well down south, and the Chapter is presently planning the Army big screen slaughter with the local whoops. Marc and his wife celebrated Army-Navy week last year with a daughter, Kristin. Marc also reports that Oliver (Hap) Hazard Perr> III and his wife Sheila recently had twins â&#x20AC;&#x201D; boy (a 4th?) and girl. They are homesteading in Sand and Day-Glo, California.

Rumor has it that Melinda and Willie Bramlett are in Monterey.

71 Sec'y, Maj. Charles E. Boyer III USMC Football Office Ward Hall USNA, AnnapoHs MD 21402 Percent Members: 45

72 Acting Corr. Sec'y, LCdr. George Z. Berry USN 3334 S. 2nd Street Arlington VA 22204 Percent Members: 46 It is my sad duty to report the death of our Classmates. Ken Wessel died on 28 September when his helicopter went down at sea off the coast of Virginia Beach. There is a write-up on Ken in this month's "Last CaU." I know we all join in expressing our sympathy to his family and trust that his wife, Mary Ann, knows we will always be here as fellow Classmates.

Received a letter from Virg Bozeman. Virg is enjoying a tour with the UN Truce Supervision Organization in the ."Vliddle East. After South Lebanon, he is now in Beirut where he reports that the observation posts, negotiation teams, and common dislike for Americans is very interesting.

Virg's address is USMOG/UNTSO (ILMAC/UNLOB: BEIRUT) APO New York 09672.

Ralph Dariing is head of the Munitions Evaluation Dept. at the EOD Facility at Indian Head, Maryland. He and his wife live in Stump Neck, Virginia.

Bob Moon is working in OPNAV at the Pentagon. He passes that Dale Thornton is in law school at the Univ. of Ca. at Sacramento.

Tom Keithly will leave ENTERPRISE soon for Nuc Power School at Idaho Falls. Tom told me that Paul Jorgensen is an EDO at Puget Sound Ship Yard. Chris Hauser is ass't. Supply Officer in ENTERPRISE.

Schmidts and Roulstones

Shipmate, December 1981

This issue goes to print right before Homecoming, so any news I pick up that week end wiU be in the next issue. Hey! If you are interested enough to read this column and you have not read about yourself or your friends, how about sending me some news!

73 Sec'y, Mr. Dirk P. D. Mosis III 709 W. Lang Alvin TX 77511 Percent Members: 46 We finally found that mail buoy. After two months of no (as in "zero") letters, we received two. Ed Pons and Skip Morrison, we salute you.

(Personal thanks from me, as well, in making these duties a bit simpler.)

Ed writes from High Point, North Carolina, where he is an assistant county attorney in his hometown of Greensboro. He left the Corps in March 1981, after having been a defense counsel and trial counsel for three years. Sandy, Megan (three) and Ed are enjoying life in High Point. Ed would like to hear from Pete Dubuisson. Thanks for the news!

Skip Morrison is chief engineer in PEORIA (LST-1183) in San Diego. He and Coretta proudly announce the birth of their second son, Christopher AUen, who arrived on 10 August.

After leaving HEWITT (DD-966) as weapons officer. Skip went to the Great Lakes for a nine-week ALCO diesel school, and now on to PEORIA. News from Skip: several weeks ago he got together with his 30th company roommate, Lou Knotts, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lou is working for CALSPAN Corp in Buffalo, New York, as a flight engineer after having received his master's in aero from MIT. He and Dori are happy with job and home. Other 30th news; Doug Law is learning to fly F-14s instead of riding in its backseat. Doug Collins is married and selling insurance in the San Diego area. John Kennedy is weps in INGERSOLL in San Diego. Bernie Fox is weps in YARNELL out of Norfolk. Dave Hayes is still at NAS, Kingsville. (We think so, anyway.)

Greg Pozinsky was to be weps in HORNE in San Diego.

News from Skip from other companies: When Skip left Long Beach, Rick Wright and Joe Klinger were alive and well in KINKAID (ops and weps).

Rick is to be first Lieutenant in CAYUGA (LST).

Joe is to be chief engineer in TRIPOLI ( L P H ) .

Barry Mangan is supply in OLDENDORF. Jim Muldoon is commissioning chief engineer in WILLIAMETTE, Pearl. Jim Moseman is chief engineer in FIFE, and will be shifting to ops. BUI TUton is weps in FOSTER. How about aU that great news!?! Thanks, Skip!

A change of address and business card arrived from Bruce Spalding. He and Michele live in Alexandria, Virginia, where Bruce is working as senior program engineer for Advanced Technology, located in Crystal City.

Fleet Home Town News: Vince Mocini and Martha are living in San Diego, where Vince, aboard the frigate FANNING, recently received the Humanitarian Service Medal for rescue of Vietnamese refugees. Congratulations. John Kenny is CO of fleet ocean tug QUAPAW, homeported in Port Hueneme, California. He recently towed NEW JERSEY from Bremerton, Washington, to Long Beach. Jim Schaefer, my good ol' 15th companymate, is aboard the guided missile destroyer PRATT out of Mayport, Florida. Bob

Marshall is ops aboard the destroyer STUMP homeported in Norfolk.

Lest I forget, I was fortunate to see Navy win a moral victory while losing to Michigan 16-21.

The mids gave a good account of themselves. J.J. Dicks and his friend Judy and Bibiana Boerio and I enjoyed a very nice day watching the Blue and Gold. It appears J.J. will be departing Ford Truck for the Washington (DC) area. Details to follow when known.

74 Sec'y, Lt. Ken Pisel USN M-5 Phythian Road, USNA Annapolis MD 21402 Home 301/263-5078 (O) 301/267-3372/3/4 (AV prefix 281) Percent Members: 43 Greetings '74! Welcome to the third in a series of scintillating exposes into the life and times of "Class of 1974, Incorporated." Despite two previous attempts at journalistic suicide, 1 still haven't learned to get this thing done early. So, with the mid-term exams almost marked, the Mids chomping at the bit to see how well they did or didn't do, and the dean's office wanting the eight week grades, I've decided to take a brief respite to place a few fleeting thoughts on paper.

Since November's article the local contingent of '74 has had a few meetings to discuss Homecoming and our class charter/organization. By now Homecoming will be history, so I shaU limit my comments to commending Rich Johnson for all the effort he has put into making the tailgate a success. (I sure hope it turned out aU right). Thinking of Rich, he has tentatively received orders to VF-161 in Oceana, following which he and Sara wiU be going to VF-171, working off MIDWAY at Yokosuka, Japan. Now we'll have to find someone else to run next year's tailgater.

The other topics discussed at our meetings were our class charter and organization, the former raising some interesting questions about the latter, not the least of which is who is our Class President? George Yacus was elected in 1974, but, according to the charter, he had only afive-yearterm and could not succeed himself. After five years we had no election, so who is running the show?

George, when you get back, please give me a call and tell me how you read it. A question of far greater significance deals with Chris Eckert. Does anyone know where he is? In that he is the treasurer, we were sort of wondering where he and the money are. There are a few projects we'd like to undertake to get the class reorganized, but it is going to cost a few bucks just for postage. Chris, if you're out there, drop me a Une. Overall the class charter is in need of review to determine if it now meets our requirements. With almost half of our Class as civilians, our membership has become far less transient, so we might discover that there is a better way to do things. Hopefully by Spring we'll have Something on the street. Watch this space for further detaUs! Now on to what has happened in the past month. Regretfully, my first item of note is that Doyle Beam was killed in the crash of his AH-1 Cobra on 18 September 1981 near Cherry Point, North CaroHna. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, Kathy and the rest of his family.

This past month I received my first official letter for the column. Tom Glover sends that he and Barbara are alive and well in Corpus Christi, where he was the aide to CNATRA. They moved out to Virginia Beach in November and, while he didn't 107

GUroy, VX-I at Pax River; Bob Marshbum; Mark say which squadron at Oceana he'll be attached to, I'm reasonably sure that he'll be in A-6s. Here Sullivan, Uving in Va Beach; and Steve Barnes, are some of the highlights of his letter: "Just who had become a civilian the previous day, is stiU returned from the Tailhook convention in Las a bachelor and living in Warmister, Pennsylvania.

Vegas. I wouldn't recommend it to Bill (Buren) Others, either there or mentioned, were Skip as a viable investment program!! I saw PhU Stocknick, Arnie Valdez (out in September) and Cereghino and Tony Marino out there; both are Kevin Flannery who's up in Warminster with doing well and thriving on the great Navy life.

NADC. Other Classmates I know of who are aides include Please get those cards and letters or phone calls Harry Spies (3rd MAW), who may have moved coming in. One thing I am in need of is a Nuke on to some greener pastures by now; Frank Power type for my list of informers. How about Sweigart, at USNA; John Waickwicz at it? Bill, Satch, Kathy, anybody, give me a call. A COMSEABASED-ASWWINGSLANT, who is few more Marines wouldn't hurt either. 1 want to just now getting his feet wet. John took one look get more in ne.xt month, but that can only hapat me and told me 1 need another job — classic pen if I hear from you! We'll cover the gala events case of 'burnout!' Some other folks I've heard of Alumni Weekend at that time. Till Jan-Feb, of (not much news finds its way to sleepy hollow) ciao. Ken. include Dave Treppendahl, who with his lovely bride Coco is struggling through grad school at LSU; Mark Langerman, stiU single at last sighting, doing some hush-hush stuff in Washington; Jim Riemer, a Marine T-2 instructor pilot in Beeville, Sec'y, Lt. Steve Hubbard USN Texas; and Mugs McGraw, who 1 didn't personally 719 Garfield Ave. see but whose brother-in-law told me really needs Virginia Beach VA 23452 a haircut. Nice Fu Manchu, Mugs!" Thanks, Percent Members: 46 Tom! As you have already noticed simply by looking Tom was also good enough to call Jack at the size of this column, this is a short one.

Waickwicz in Jax who in turn gave me a ring. He There's a good reason for that . . . two days ago had a couple of names right off the top of his head (11 October) our family was joined by a brand new and said he'd look around. The one person he did beautiful baby girl! Her name is Joanne Margaret make mention of was George Yacus, who is in and she weighed in at 8 pounds 1 '/z ounces, stretchHS-9 in NIMITZ. It was good to hear that we've had ing 20'/2 inches in length. Well, with trips back a sighting on part of our venerable power and forth to the hospital and assuming the ICOR structure! watch at home, I've been busier than a one-armed Rusty Yeiser had quite a few names that were paperhanger. Therefore I'm going to gracefully of interest (just the fact that he knew the names bag this one and promise you all a long one for of some wives was great.) He and Gail had come the next issue. here out of VP-8 and knew a few things about old Beat Army . . . and Happy HoUdays! squadron and companymates. Among them he mentioned Barbara and Mark McDermott, who are going from a tour as SAR at Oceana to a Gator Freighter as ass't. air boss. Joe Sweeney is at China Lake in VX-5. Kathleen and Brian Fitzpatrick are Sec'y, Mr. Joe Buranosky in VX-4 at Point Mugu, where he isflyingF-14s Apt 12A Country Club Apts and F-18s. Kathy and Mark Petersen are in San Country Club Lane Francisco as civiUans, with Mark finishing his Anderson SC 29612 second year at the Hastings Law School. Maddy Percent Members: 62 and Pat Meaney are down the road in Pax River, where Pat is in VQ-4 flying EC-130s. Annie and I've been on the road for almost a week now; Mark Sawyer are out, flying with the reserves out I guess it will be another two weeks before I finally of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and working for get settled again. Unfortunately, I'm sure some of Singer-Link, the people that make the flight my mail is in a holding pattern so there's not much simulators for the Navy. Margy and John Teix- to report. I was lucky enough to receive one leteira are also out and flying with the reserves ter, though, and I tip my hat to Lynn HartweU (VP-68) out of Pax River and working for and Laurie Watson. They did a superb job in putWestinghouse Defense Electronics in Baltimore. ting together a newsletter of 35th company doings.

Sue and John Bramer are at PG School in Some of the news has been passed on in previous Monterey, where John is eying the benefits of issues, so I'll pass on what hasn't been mentionAEDO vs NFO at last sighting. AndfinallyKim ed earlier. Fred Byus and wife Kathy are in New and Rich KaUey have gone from VP-8 to VP-26 York state. Terry and Larry Doong are at with Rich part of the special projects det at Monterey where Larry is majoring in Personnel Brunswick.

Management. Congratulations are in order for the I've gotten a news clipping that alludes to the birth of Jennifer Kaleonake born on 6 August. fact that Jerry Rudd got married in September. Larry and Terry now have two little ones. Jared According to the paper the new Mrs. Rudd is the Kawika is 2'/i. Sally and Garj- Evans and son Eric former Dee Ann Bolter, a Heutenant and the aide Elliot have made a move from San Diego to to the Commandant at the Armed Forces Staff Manassas, Virginia. Paulette and Bruce Geron are College, in Norfolk. When I spoke with Jerry he in Minneapolis with their children Bree and Bruce, assured me that everything the paper said was true. Jr. Bruce is XO of the Marine Corps Recruiting He also said that Dan McCaughin and Ted Wieber Station. Johnny Green just finished up his internwere both in attendance at the wedding. Jerry ship and went to work as medical officer for 3rd related that he remembered seeing a couple of faces Battalion, 9th Marines, for one year before starout in the lO/West Coast last year. Two he could ting four years of surgical residency. His wife think of were NeU Rondorf, engineer in NEW Kathy is busy working on the structural analysis YORK CITY and Jay Wells, in engineering aboard of the Centaur rocket for the Centaur Shuttle Project.

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Theresa Ann is now 3'/: years old. Dan is an advanced helo instructor in HT-18. Sue and Hank Irwin and 2-year-old Kristen Angela are still in South Carolina where Hank is DCA on board USS GRAYLING. Heidi and Chuck Mehalic and son, Christopher are doing well. Chuck is presently in Okinawa and has orders to Pensacola for April 1982. Jane and Walt Neboskynsky and their two sons Andrew and Nicholas are now in Monterey where Walt is majoring in aero. Congratulations to Walt and Jane who are expecting another little one in March. Janice and Rusty Pope are now in Austin, Texas, where Rusty is attending law school at the University of Texas. Chuck Rader has been with VP-40 out of Moffett Field for the last few years; he and wife Lorraine are headed for Pensacola. Lynn and John Rader are still at Cherry Point: John wiU be going back to Iwakuni in May. Lisa and Brian Smith and daughter Kara Noelle have relocated to California. Brian is out of the Navy and attending the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Nancy and Dennis StockweU are living in Bristol, Rhode Island; Dennis is an instructor at SWOS in Newport. Congratulations to Dennis and Nancy who are expecting any day now. Vic Thombs is currently on a float in the Med (you owe me a letter Vic!). Mary and Wayne Walters and their children Laura Katherine and Matthew Wayne are on their way to Corpus Christi; Wayne is going to be a T-28 instructor. Jeff and Laurie Watson are in Pensacola. Jeff is an instructor with HT-18. Laurie is going back to school to work on her MBA. Nianne and son Justin Michael are presently in Guam, where John WiUis is assigned to USS PROTEUS (AS-19). Congratulations to John

and Nianne who are expecting their second child in December.

I recently spoke with Alex Cobble, and he is enjoying San Diego and recruiting duty. I also spoke to Pat Bole; he's been selected for the F-18 program and will go into it when he returns from Iwakuni next Spring. Congratulations to Robin and Pat Roberts who were to be married 24 October.

Right now I'm on my way to Chicago; I'U be getting married in a few days to Mary K. Quaid, a former Navy nurse whom I met in Iwakuni. I left Quantico and the Corps five days ago — it certainly was a difficult thing to do. 1 hope to make it to Homecoming — there should be a lot of news next time I write. Please stay in touch. Best wishes for a Happy and Holy Christmas and a great New Year!

Beat Army!

77 Sec'y Lt. Daniel F. Busch USN 14B Sellers Road AnnapoHs MD 21402 Percent Members: 80 Sorry 1 missed you all last month, but not a lot of news and 1 missed the deadline. I've heard quite a bit now, so here goes: Talked to my old roommate today, so I guess he gets top billing. Glenn McCormick left in October on deployment. He is flying F-14s off CONSTELLATION. Headed for the Indian Ocean, Glenn is singing, "I.O., I.O., it's off to work we go." Nothing like a good sense of humor on deployment. Also heard from another 25th companymate, Tom Hejl. Tom should be getting his wings about now in the jet pipeline."

Received a long letter from Lenny Zingarelli's wife Vivian. Lenny received the Navy Achievement Medal while in LEWIS AND CLARK and he, Vivian and their two Httle girls are now up at prototype Shipmate, December 1981

in New York. Carlos Rosende is now a doctor in Norfolk, Virginia". Tom Vecchiolla and wife Cindy are in Hawaii and Tom is flying helos. Jeff Morse isflyingP-3s out of Maine. Otho Christensen and wife Sue are in Charleston on board VALLEJO. Robert Burnette and wife Debbie and two boys are in Groton, working on the new Trident, MICHIGAN. Mark Atkison and wife Ellen are at prototype in Connecticut and Al Angleman and wife Jtilie are at prototype in NY. Also Vivien and Lenny are looking for Jim Vlakovich. Are you out there? Thanks for all the news.

Tom Lagerstrom is on deployment in TEXAS. Mark Hugel is also on a Med deployment in MISSISSIPPI. Richard Trimble just returned from deployment with Patrol Squadron 48 out of Moffett Field. Jon Kutler and wife Monica are stationed in Pearl Harbor where Jon is in OUELLET. Mike Smith reported to Camp Pendleton, CaUfornia, in September. Congratulations to Richard Galvin who was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal while serving as strategic weapons officer at the submarine base in Bremerton, Washington.

John Connard wrote from the shipyard in Staton Island. He is the OIC of the military department

Brad Thomann wrote from San Diego where he is in the S-3 RAG with Bruce Bole, Don Aiken, Norm Hansen, John O'NeU, Mike Gulley and NeU Kennedy. Brad and John should be aboard IKE by now with VS-31, just about ready to deploy. Steve Jacoby has finished his instructor duty and is now in the A-7 RAG in Lemoore. Rumor has it he drives a hearse and lives in a railroad car. Mike "GALPO" Galpin is said to be slumming as usual; he is a RIO In F-14s. Chip Walston, when not mistaken for an old man or flying H-3s or H-2s, can be found racing his Hobie Cat. Bob Weustner is in Jacksonville flying P-3s, Mrs. Weustner and Bob Jr. are doing fine. (Sorry, Mrs. W., No Name included.) Thanks for the info, Brad.

in USNS PAWCATUCK.

1 heard from Phil Wisecup and finally got an On board AMERICA address. He is at the Institute of European Studies Pictured are some more of the Navy lieutenant in Strasbourg. Phil will be there for 2 years and types rubbing it in: this group is stationed in can be reached at: 3 Rue Strauss-Durkheim, AMERICA; Cari Abelien (VA-192), Kurt Tidd, Strasbourg 6700, France. Mark Clark has been ac(Boiler Division Officer), Jeff Diekman (VS-33), cepted into the program to be a Jesuit priest and John Martin (VF-114), Floyd Steed (VS-33), and is now in Denver. He will take his vows after two Lee Dueharme (VF-114). Rick Yatskey (VA-95) years of training there. He made it up to Detroit and John Alford were also aboard, but were not in June to see Jerry Linenger graduate from available for the picture. The Air Wingers are on medical school. Jerry is doing his residence in San their way back to the West Coast.

Diego and is living with yet another famous Steve Stamos wrote with the following info: member of "Club 19," Joe Keman. Joe has been Sause and Gary Gordon are the proud parents of accepted into the SEALS program.

Amanda Elizabeth born 28 June 1981. Gary is It seems 1 have forgotten to mention a Classmate aboard SELLERS. Nancy and John Hueseman, not who is stationed right under my nose. Ed Abner to be outdone, are the proud parents of Heidi Rose is in the P.E. Department and is the Plebe BasebaU born 24 August 1981. John is still with COMcoach and assistant to the asst. director of athletics DESRON 5 and due to rotate in June. Tom for recruiting. Ed and I are busy trying to keep O'Bryant took the long walk 3 October 1981 and our perspective head coaches happy. Eli Turner married the former Deborah Drew in Virginia has also just reported to the Academy from sea Beach. He is currently stationed aboard INduty and is teaching over in the seamanship and DIANAPOLIS. Break a few more hearts; Jeff Knauer navigation department. married Cynthia Gumpert in Birdsboro, PennStiU noboby knocking my door down to sylvania, on the 17th of October. Carol and Tim volunteer to head up Homecoming next year on Golden don't do things in a small way, they are the Elections. Hope to hear from somebody soon. the proud parents of Timothy Paul, 9 lbs. 4 oz., I just will not be here next year. born 6 August. Tim is aboard MIDWAY working Merry Christmas to everyone. 1 hope that most on the Carrier Improvement program. Steve of us are able to be close to their families during Stamos and Steve Hincks are passing the time away the Holidays. Please send me your extra Christmas TAD to COMPHIBRON 7. Next time don't wait cards with a note in them. We are starting to starve two years to write again, Steve, and thanks. for news!

Keep your eyes out for a new address. I'm about to have my first tour on the Big Grey one. I leave in January for parts unknown. That's right.

Marines do go to Sea. 1 ran into Tom Harper passing through NAS Cort Sec'y, 1st Lt. Michael J. Conklin USMC Dallas. He has just about finished his book and 120 Carolina Circle is hoping someone will pick up the movie rights.

JacksonviUe NC 28540 Tom is still active in sports, he is a high school Percent Members: 94 football referee. Special Note to Jim Degree from Mildred "WAS it really that cold there!!!" UntU This month's Shipmate starts out on a sad note: next time. Have a Happy and safe Holiday Season.

Dave Trundy was killed in a Cobra Helicopter We are still looking for ideas for next year's crash on 18 September 1981, about 17 miles from Homecoming. Linda & Shanna send their best.

Cherry Point, North Carolina. Kim and Httle Beth are doing really well and the support from family and friends has been fantastic. His presence will be sorely missed by us all. The Class has given a gift to the new chapel in Mitscher Hall in Dave's name. See "Last CaU" section. Instead of flowers, LT (JG) Peter A. Husta USN Kim has requested that donations be sent to the USS Mount Baker (AE-34) Alumni Association to be placed in a Trust Fund FPO Miami FL 34092 for use at a later date.

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80 Sec'y, Ens. Woody Stanley USN 2208 Moccasin Trail BeloU WI 53511 Percent Members: 96 Like most of the folks who've written in the last few months, I'm tired of not seeing anything in Shipmate for our Class. The one column 1 sent (for September) never made it to Annapolis, for some reason, but that's neither here nor there — there should be something in there every month.

Once again, my apologies to one and all, and thanks to the Shipmate staff for putting in the bits and pieces they had to help me out.

Aside from 15-hour days, slight plumbing problems and big yellow buses, things are going well out here at the Idaho Prototype. By the time this gets to print, all but one class of Class of '80 grads will be qualified and off to SWOS or SUBSCOL. No final duty assignments as of yet — stay tuned.

One announcement that needs to be made immediately. Paula (James) Kaplan and husband Roger Kaplan ('78) wrote asking me to let everyone know about the birth of their daughter. Heather Ann, on January 13, 1980. 1 know it's long overdue, Paula and Kappy, but here it is — congratulations and best wishes, from all of us.

Stand by for a small freighter's worth of company news: From 8th Co. and Cheryl Sponholtz, London remains delightful. Steve (Doc) Moreau is in Beeville, Texas, as are Laurie and Rob Schoeneck.

Mark Guidoboni is in the helo pipeline. Mike Ales' ship is in drydock at Pascagoula, John McCarthy is with the supply corps in Naples, and Dan King should be just about finished with a deployment to Diego Garcia with CB Batt 1. Sue Stapler is in Australia at the Harold E. Holt Communications Station, and in her spare time is playing (what else) volleyball. Kay and Danny Young are in Charleston, where the DANIEL BOONE is homeported. Theresa and Rich Maclnnes, and Alexis Saballa are in Marine Infantry in Twenty Nine Palms, California.

Al Wellesly of 23rds' WUdmen reports that Lee Rucker is a married man. He and Shawn Peterson tied the knot in July, then headed for the sunny skies of Corpus Christi. Geoff Houck should be in Camp Lejeune. Jaimie and Pete Tatro are in New London, where Pete is aboard WHALE. And, Al would Hke to know if Louisville survived the "small reunion" he, Dave Lengyel, and Bert Ferguson had last May. 1 also got a letter from Keith Sieczkowski who's in the communications field with the Corps, engaged, and stationed in Cherry Point. Ski also reports that Marcus Sneed went tanks and is in Camp Lejeune.

14's Jeff Kunkel dropped a line from Corpus Christi. Tammy and Scott Albertson should be in Pax River, where Scott is with VXN-8. Jo and Jim Brinkman are in Norfolk (via Orlando and Newport for SWOS), Jim serving in SHREVEPORT (LPD-12). Jackie and Wit Davis are at Camp Pendleton, as are Chrys and Ken Flack. Wit is in supply and Ken is in communications (both Marine types). Also with the Corps are Arcelio Josiah, who's a motor transport officer in Hawaii, Lee Korzan who (with wife Mary) is in air defense in Yuma, Arizona, and John Lowe, who's in El Toro, California with his wife Ellen, serving as an aircraft maintenance officer. Susan and Alan PortiUo have a baby girl, Amanda (Congrats!).

They're in Almeda, where Al's aboard WICHITA (AOR-1). (Wild) BUI Lescher is one of several folks up for first wings honors (no comment or deci109

Dave and Carolyn Kroupa — June 1981

Five percent of the South sion here!). He got his in Helos. Back to the Corps, Maura and Tip Skidmore are in Camp Lejeune, where he's a rifle platoon commander. Tom Stambaugh is aboard A.W. RADFORD (DD-968) and Dave Whitlock is serving in HARRY W . HILL (DD-986).

Tony Verducci writes "sitting poolside in Memphis, Tennessee," with news from 36. He, Rob Catalano, and Tom Ryan are all there for aircraft maintenance school. Marty Wenzel just finished the same program. Mary and Dan Hinz were married in July — Congrats! Tom Peck got his NFO wings and is now at Whidbey Island.

John Pierce found some time in his busy schedule on TAD at Annapolis to fire off some 22nd Co. info. He's gotten his wings, and is heading for the S-3 RAG in San Diego (also planning a wedding!). Mary Lou and Mike Sims are in Jax with the P-3 RAG. Mark Gonzalez is flying A-6s as a BN. Carl Kott, Rich Woolridge and Dave Petri should have NFO wings by now. Dave ChUton selected Helos, Janice and Jim Donahue, Tammy and Jerry Buck, Rich Donofrio, Jim Denmark and Charlie Thornton are all getting towards the end of flight school. On the surface side of the house, Jesus (Zoos) Almanza is aboard GUAM out of Norfolk, Herb McMillan has just finished a cruise in STEINAKER, and Carolyn and Tim Ruck are at SWOS. Daryl Tworzyanski is a married man — tied the knot on September 12. Finally, John reports, "I ran into Mike Maley in New Orleans this Summer. He's going to school courtesy of a major oil firm in the south and is looking at some big bucks." Oh, well.

As for the Phoamin' Phoarth: F. Andy Hoover is out here (so to speak) at prototype, Carol, Daniel (Fuzz), and Don Harker are having the same fun in New York, as are Claudia and PJ Zohorsky and Tim Callaghan in Connecticut. Ray Green gets the nod as our first gold-getter. (First married, too.

Coincidence? Not with Kathy. Talk about inspiration . . . ) with a pair of NFO wings and orders to JAX. Mike (JW) McDaniel is in San Diego at SWOS. Amanda and Scott Jasper and Debbie and Bob Wohlschlegel are in Sacramento at Mather AFB. I got a Radar-gram, and, as expected, it was largely unprintable. But he (Karl Rader, if you haven't caught on yet) and Sandy Daniels were both in Corpus, but late word has it that Karl got the helo option. That's about it, except — where are you, Jim Ervin?

Several random shots received, too. Barb Morris reports she's due to head out aboard the oceanographic research vessel HARKNESS. Sue Presto sent a postcard from Australia, where she was "on holiday." Brad Smith reports several wingings in P-Cola. He's in San Diego now, as an S-3 NFO. Mike Sonnefeld also got NFO wings and is in Whidbey Island flying EA-6s. Tom O'Keefe is flying LAMPS helos out of Norfolk.

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They get the "Picture of the Month" honors for "5 Percent of the South," a realistic depiction of Aviation weight training. And, "those guilty of recent engagements" are: Chad Edmondson, Scotty Sanders, Nels Frostenson, and Mike (Whitey) Stapleton. "Those recently convicted and sentenced to marriage are: Bob Russel and Butts (Believe-it-or-Not) Mcllhenny." Nice talk. Contest of the month: look at the picture and guess which is Cone and which is Cone's Clone?

Enough mail, already. No, forget I said that: there's never enough mail. The address above is my home of record; Ma Stanley will be glad to get the mail, and I have no idea where I'll be in January, other than somewhere in New London.

As far as general word: if, for some reason, you haven't gotten a yearbook, inform the Lucky Bag Officer Rep back at Navy, currently Cdr. Paul Galanti, USN '62, the 4th Batt Officer. Also, if you were sworn in at graduation by a relative, the Ops Office in Bancroft Hall has your official pictures. Send them a mailing address and they'll be sent to you. Finally, now that everyone is getting out of the training command (even the nukes, so that means everyone, even some of you jet-jocks.

Nubs) I can get to work on some sort of class locater. Let me know — all permanent duty stations will be printed.

Well, I gotta go, or I'U miss the big Spud Day parade. I know, the excitement will probably be more than I can handle. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all — see you in '82!

81 Sec'y Ens. Peter Sciabarra USN 2670 East 19th Street Brooklyn NY 11235 Hello Again, and Seasons Greetings!

As I set out once again to write the monthly news, 1 must tell you how happy 1 am at your response to my plea for correspondence since the September issue was printed. The amount of mail 1 have received is very encouraging. It is your support which makes this column work, and 1 thank you for the initial response. One final word before 1 get on with the news. Please keep in mind that 1 have nearly a two-month lead-time for this column. Therefore, if you write to me and you think I have forgotten about you, just hold on, your information will get to print. Well, on to the news.

There is much to pass on to the Class. First of all, 1 received a charming letter from Donna Wright, who was married to Charies Wright of the 32nd Company on 30 May. Donna and Charles

also informed me of the weddings of Karen and Thomas Johnson, and of the marriage of our Classmates Alma Lau to Mark Haller. Thanks for the information Donna. For the rest of you wives, let me hear from you. If your husbands or fiancefe are too busy to write, you others have to keep me informed.

Joan Skellenger wrote an outstanding letter from Pensacola. Joan was very informative, and sent me this picture of Carolyn and Dave Kroupa's wedding. I've also learned from Dave CiccareUi that Carolyn Kroupa is indeed pregnant. Congratulations to Carolyn and Dave. The Classmates that I can identify from this photo are Ron Sandoval, OIlie Nanyes, Tom Hoffman, and Brent Jett. Joan reports that the 27th Company is represented at TBS by Paul Stanton and Brent Douglas. Pensacola seems to be swarming with '81ers, as is evidenced by the following. Right now at Milton for Primary are Trish LaseU, Jim Spears, Dave Wagner, K.C. O'Connor, and Bruce Angel.

At P-Cola for Al are Wendy Lawrence, BiU Johnson, BiUy Moran, Fred Smith, Lyle Humpton, Stu Bailey, Chip MUler, Steve Killian, Rich Fanney, Carrie Jones, Terry Kraft, Scott Sutherland, Jeff Gonzales, Dick Manski, Steve Fitzgerald, Mike Christopher, Chariie Odem, and of course, Joanie SkeUenger. Joan also reports that the beaches are terrific. Sounds rough . . . when do 1 get to P-Cola?

The wedding news is finally beginning to slow down. Only one other new couple to report this month. Elise and Larry Olsen were married in Annapolis last Summer. Congratulafions to our newlyweds. The Alumni Association reports that Dave Lannetti has reported aboard USS ACADIA, a destroyer tender, homeported in San Diego.

I received an excellent phone call via FTS (Free Telephone Service) from Dave CiccareUi. Dave has been pushed back to the 13 October TBS Class.

Also joining Dave in Alpha Company at TBS will be Bob Anoll, Pal Bailey, Dave Beydler, Eldon Bingham, Bill Crenshaw, Dave Fuquea, Keith Gross, Matt Hein, Dave Kroupa, Chuck Lesko, Tim McLarney, Mark Myktyshin, Hank Parker, John Parkinson, Mike Porter, Tony Quintero, Tony Romero, Gary Slyman, and MarshaU Wend.

Whew — what a gang! I don't know if TBS wiU ever be the same. Then again, they will have a tough time topping the glutering reputation of Fox Company.

Well, that seems to be all for this month. Thanks for your tremendous interest, and please keep the letters coming. You, my Classmates, are the greatest; as you continue to prove by your fantastic support. May you aU have a terrific HoHday Season, and a great New Year. Hello to aU the families and loved ones of the Class of '81.

You are the ones who make it all worth it, and who keep us going.

Shipmate, December 1981

Chapter News DEADLINE: For April â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 15 February; for May â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 11 March

ANNAPOLIS LCol. Bob Spooner USMC U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD 21402 RAdm. Edward K. Walker SC USN '54 was the speaker at the October meeting of the Annapolis Chapter when over sbcty Alumni, wives and friends tumed out to hear a discussion of the American Navy today and trends that may be anticipated.

RAdm. Walker indicated that he was very interested in the renovation of the battleship NEW JERSEY, in part because the office that he had left at the Bremerton Navy Yard overlooked this giant of the sea now almost forty years old and possessor of a proud record in her country's service in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Now the ship was being brought back for further duty and it is hoped to have her on the line early in 1983, completely renovated and with a new armament that wiU make her a formidable opponent in the future at a fraction of the cost of new construction. Cruise, Tomahawk and Harpoon missiles, helos and VSTOL aircraft are among the projected changes to be rendered the ship, and this will be the foremnner of the other mothballed battleships which in their turn will be brought back to active duty.

With sUdes and diagrams, RAdm. Walker traced the situation that has arisen during the past decades which has brought the country to such a precarious position. Low rate of delivery of Allied ships as compared with modern, fast, and small-crewed submarines by a potential enemy, plus the personnel problem, put the US Navy at a distinct disadvantage. During World War II, America had been cranking up for hostiUties by manufacturing equipment and machinery for the Allied forces: no such effort has been entered at this time, but the danger has been recognized and the country is beginning to adjust to the problem.

RAdm. Walker's sobering discussion was well received by his audience, and RAdm. Henry Ford USN (Ret.) '25 presented him with a Class tie in recognition of his late father, a member of the Class of 1925.

BOSTON Mr. Thomas P. Moylan 49 Falmouth Road Wellesley MA 02181 To start off the new Fall season, the Boston Alumni Chapter held its first monthly noon luncheon at the MIT Faculty Club on Wednesday, 7 October, with 17 of its staunch regulars in attendance.

This meeting was simply an excuse for an initial get-together for comparing program notes, talking about after-game plans at BC coming up and things that might be accomplished in the new year by our chapter. Dan O'ConneU, our traveling president, and Norman Kale, both of '57, were happily present. Consideration was voiced for another Midshipman Christmas dance which was so extremely successful last year.

Those in attendance were Cuzner, DuffiU and Randig '27, Price '30, Brooks '35, Street and Westcott '37, Daly '41, McCaffrey '50, Devereaux Shipmate, December 1981

'53, Nassar '54, O'ConneU and KaU '57, Stumcke and Lawrence '58, Borowicz '68, Buckley '73.

(Submitted by R. H. Westcott)

CONNECTICUT LCdr. Alan H. Donn USN Submarine School Staff, Box 700 Groton CT 06340 Well over three hundred dedicated Navy fans gathered for an early morning tailgate party preceding the Navy-Yale FootbaU game. The Connecticut Chapter, USNA, ordered crisp skies, a mammoth yellow and white striped tent and a big win; augmented by the Naval Academy Parent's Club and the Navy League, we got the first two.

The gathering drew Alumni from as far away as Maine, New Hampshire, and the rest of the Northeast, Philly, and of course, AnnapoHs. Festivities started with a pre-game performance by the USNA Glee Club on Friday night, a delightful catered luncheon, and was foUowed by a party for the midshipmen to ease the pain.

Chapter President RAdm. Dave Martineau '33 was on hand to greet the guests, including CNO Adm. Tom Hayward '48, Superintendent, VAdm. Ed Waller '49, Commandant Capt. Bud Edney '57 and Alumni Executive Director Bill Busik '43.

Other notables included Connecticut Navy League President Scotty Campbell '33, RAdm. Ed Dexter, '28, past president of the New York Chapter, and Cdr. Josiah Venter '12, oldest Chapter member.

A well done to Chairman Dick Augur '63 for the superb arrangements, as well as his committee of Jack Seymour '35, Joe Snyder '40, and Tony Marks '59.

EUROPEAN CHAPTER Cdr. Roy N. Wallace USN SecNav Office of the Defense Advisor US Mission to NATO APO New York NY 09667 On the initiafive of George Cornelius, a group of six Alumni met on 17 September to discuss the reactivation of the European Chapter. After the group reviewed a film of 1979 Navy football highHghts, George described the history of the European Chapter, as he knew it, during the '60s and early '70s. He suggested that, given the number of Alumni living throughout Europe, there was merit in attempting to bring some local organization to alumni affairs in the region.

Alumni present agreed with George's proposal and volunteered to act as chapter officers during the reactivation phase. The slate of officers that emerged is as follows: president, George Cornelius '43; first v.p., John Frey '48; second v.p., BiU Etter '44; secretary, Roy Wallace '62; treasurer. Bill Vincent '62; and action officer-at-large. Jack Davis '53.

The groups generally agreed that the first year would primarily be exploratory and educational

in determining a program of events. During this Fall, meetings should be held in Brussels every four-five weeks with the aim of building up membership and deciding on social activities. Attention was given to scheduling a function to Usten to the Army-Navy game; however, the proposal was put "on hold," pending an investigation on whether or not the game would be aired "real time" on SHAPE AFN-TV. (Jack Davis subsequently reported that SHAPE would not carry the game, as satellite transmission of stateside games are beamed to U.S. bases in Central and Southern Germany.)

Recognizing that personal schedules through Christmas are already relatively firm, the group agreed that the first "social event" should be planned for the Dark Ages. A promising event to focus on seemed to be the annual Naval Ball hosted by the Belgian Navy in Ostend. The next Ball is scheduled for Friday, 6 February 1982. Roy Wallace wiU contact the sponsors of the Ball to ensure interested Alumni are invited. The Belgian Navy, besides making reservations for the Ball, wiU arrange for hotel accommodations also. The group decided to leave open the possibiUty of holding a Alumni meeting in conjunction with the Ostend outing.

A primary feature of the European Chapter's previous approach to meetings and functions was to "move around" within the area; meetings being held, for example in Brussels, London, Paris and Wiesbaden. The group was in general accord that this practice should be resurrected, with the understanding that two or three per year of such gatherings would prove optimum.

The key issue in restarting the European Chapter was clearly estabHshed as the identification of possible members. All attendees were acquainted with some Alumni, but agreed that the population in Europe was much larger than their total awareness. George Cornelius produced a computer readout just received from the Alumni Association. A cursory review indicated a significant portion of the addresses were out-of-date and, therefore a purge review of the list was in order before it could be used productively. Jack Davis volunteered to break down the list and coordinate its review. Once a more up-to-date list is in hand, the "word" on the Chapter's reactivation and proposed program of events will be promulgated. The details of this information effort are to be finalized at the next meeting. A key requirement is to identify Alumni in other cities who could help establish the organization in their area. Bill Vincent identified Lew Sykes as a possibility for London and said he would contact him.

The football highlights film spurred a discussion on USNA recruiting. Bill Vincent described the annual College Night program held each November at the Brussels American School. ISB and St. John's were thought to sponsor similar programs whereby representatives or graduates of colleges and universities were all available on a single night to discuss their schools with local students.

George Cornelius announced that the Chapter treasury contained $90.00. After a brief discussion, the group agreed a 100 BF charge as dues would be levied on each member at each meeting. ill

HUNTSVILLE Mr. Ed Jackson P.O. Box 1242 Huntsville, AL 35807 205/582-4441 205/882-2000 (off.)

The Huntsville Chapter held its regular monthly luncheon at The Elegant Steak Room with the foUowing attendees: Don Blue '42, Bob Brown '49, Greg Gray '77, Harry Hamly '27, Ed Jackson '58, Al Morris '50, Biff Stiles '36, Frank Tatom '56, Tony Torruella '51, and BUl Watts '38. Al Morris presided over the short business meeting at which it was decided to have a Friday the 13th dinner meeting in November with wives. Contact will be made with the local Army contingent for an Army/Navy pre-game get-together. Admiral Harnly gave his monthly dissertation on Naval activities.

LOS ANGELES Robert W. Rogers 234 South Figueroa St., #1431 Los Angeles CA 90012 Thirty-three Los Angeles Chapter members and their guests gathered at the New Los Angeles Maritime Museum on the baUmy Friday evening of September 25th for a little fun, and to add more momentum to the Navy-oriented historical projects underway out West. The L.A. Chapter, acutely aware of the fact that the Western end of the country is almost devoid of Navy Memorials and Museums comparable to the Eastem Seaboard and Gulf States, is actively working to rectify this sad situation.

Mr. Edward Hauck, Curator of the Los Angeles Maritime Museum (located in the recently remodeled, old Terminal Island Ferry Building in San Pedro, and well remembered by World War II shipyard workers and Pacific Theatre veterans) kindly placed the Museum at the Chapter's disposal for the evening, in addition to supplying an open bar for the occasion. After everyone toured the exhibits at leisure, Mr. Hauck described on-going plans for expanding the U.S. Navy Section of the Museum. Already featured exhibits are the reassembled bridge ensemble (wheel stand, engine telegraph, etc.) saved from the now scrapped USS Los ANGELES (CA-1 35), a complete set of the " Great White Fleet" in miniature, large scale models of the battleships USS MISSOURI (BB-63) and USS NEVADA (BB-36), the heavy

cruiser USS Los ANGELES, and frigate USS SAN PEDRO, from WWII era, along with a tremendous collection of original ship's plaques. A beautiful, wooden scale model of USS CONSTITUTION, vintage War of 1812, accompanied by photographs and new articles commemorates "Old Ironside's" visit to Los Angeles in 1933 (Believe it or not!).

Next Bob Cunningham, '59, introduced a concept of a permanent Naval Academy "niche" in the Navy Section of the Museum, under the perpetual sponsorship of the L.A. Chapter. Bob is leading the effort to exhibit the famous Beverley R. Richardson naval print collection on a loan basis from the Naval Academy Musuem, as the first of many rotating exhibits and programs designed to acquaint people with the Navy's historical role in defense and how the Naval Academy's mission fits into that role.

L.A. Chapter President Ernie Schultz, '52 accompanied by his wife Liz and Mr. Johnson Fowora (Chief Inspector for the Ministry of Interior of Nigeria, enumerated the diversity of activities available to Los Angeles based Alumni above and beyond the more famUiar Chapter func112

tions. Not the least to mention are the popular and informative business exchange luncheons previously reported in Shipmate, and this evening's event.

Bob Rogers, '54 accompanied by Ms. Lillian Oda, then briefly shared the progress being made towards creating a Worid War II, U.S. Navy Museum/Memorial and Ship History Library near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Where, you say?

Twenty tons of shipboard hardware and historical artifacts have been collected for refurbishment and reassembly into the recreation of six authentic compartments of a heavy cruiser of that period.

Progress reports on this project will be forthcoming in Shipmate. In the meantime, monetary donations and personal memorabilia are being gratefully received.

Following the palabra, everyone ambled out to the adjacent dock and clambored aboard THE SWIFT (a 90 ft. schooner once owned by James Cagney) for a steak fry and star-lit sail around the Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors.

Phil Suhr, '49 assumed command of the Boatswain's Pipe in an attempt to maintain a modicum of shipboard discipline. All aboard appeared to enjoy the added ambiance created by Phil's renditions despite obvious looks of bafflement over whether we were being piped down to chow, morning muster, or general quarters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all in one signal.

Hal and Hazel FeUx, '39, sporting "Navy" windbreakers so clustered with B-robe-type insignia many of us expected a bell to ring any moment denoting the end of "study hour."

Bob Barker and Rich Crane, of '47, along with their respective wives Bobby and Betsy, kept busy "Sallying Ship" between the chow lines and the port 'n starboard sightings enroute.

We were especially fortunate to have as our honored guests, Mr. Roy Coats and his wife Loleita, because he provided us with a running commentary on the evolution of the harbor from pre-World War II to present. As an executive of the National Metal & Steel Corporation, Roy oversaw the scrapping of a good part of the WW II Pacific Fleet. We can thank him in a large part for the Los Angeles Maritime Museum's existence, and for preserving shipboard equipment and artifacts that would otherwise have been lost to future generations forever were it not for his sensitivity to history. Appropriately on this evening, as the harbor lights faintly illuminated the now disfigured hulk of the USS CANBERRA (CA-70)

and the peeling, grey paint of the USS PROVIDENCE (CL-82) tied stoically next to the cutting dock, Roy described the process of scrapping a warship. As eerie shadows played over the superstructures and storm-beaten hulls of these crewless leftovers of a bygone era. I'm sure everyone feU a strange combination of sadness and remembered pride.

Also there enjoying the opportunity to sidle up to the reactivated USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) and a pass by Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" to port with QUEEN MARY to starboard in the distance, were Vern and Elsie Stang. '50, John and Barbara Skidmore, '51, Dean Strong, '53, and associated guests. Needless to say it was a most memorable evening.

LOUISVILLE H. H. Neuhard, USN 5703C Southside Drive Louisville KY 40214 The Louisville Chapter initiated its fall and winter activities program with a Tri-Academy (Army, Navy, Air Force) Alumni luncheon at Mastersons Restaurant on 18 September. President Jo Brendel '54 presided and outUned Chapter plans

for the near future, which include a 6 November luncheon for Student Counselors and Administrators and the traditional Army-Navy football party on 5 December. A highlight of the luncheon was a speech on International Logisfics by James M. Gallagher '57. Jim is deputy assistant to the Commander for International Logistics, Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command at Wright-Patterson AFB. The following Chapter members and USNA Alumni were present: Al Rudd '22, Ed Stayer '29, Gene Burt '31, BiU Fisher '41, Ab Abernathy '42, Bob Zoeller '43, Ralph Ellenbrand '45, Frank LaUy, Jr., '48, Tom Warren '53, Joe Brendel '54, Hal Neuhard '56, George Clark '56, Don Holmes '59, WendeU Gift '72, Dave Koch '74, Mike Carroll '76, and Bob Edger (Assoc).

MONMOUTH COUNTY Guy A. Lucian USNA Alumni Assoc.

Earle Windjammer Club Naval Weapons Station Colts Neck NJ 07722 The third meeting of this new Chapter was attended by forty-one Alumni and their wives. The very brief business session established the unanimous (or so it seemed!) approval that our ladies should be invited to all meetings. And committee volunteers were solicited to assist in the future development of our programs (i.e., Christmas Dance, NYC Theatre trip, Army-Navy football game, tours of interesting industrial plants in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, and interesting dinner speakers).

We were pleased to have BiU Busik and his charming wife as our honored guests this evening.

Bill's message confirms for each of us that Alumni of service academies are needed to develop gifts and memorials for our school to expand the heritage which each of us hopes that younger generations will always accept as part of a tradition which will live forever.

Our membership spans Alumni from '26 to '73.

Come join us (bring your wife!) the 4th Thursday of alternate months. You may meet a Classmate you haven't seen since graduation!

ORLANDO CHAPTER WUIiam P. Danner 1702 Summerland Winter Park FL 32789 The Orlando Chapter got underway with its '81-'82 season on 11 September in a gala luncheon at the Naval Training Center O' Club. Entertainment for the occasion was provided by Bob Greenwald '21, with an exhibit of a couple of his magnificent ship paintings. (For those not acquainted with Bob's work, he is a topflight marine artist!) He also had an exquisite 39-inch model of USS CHAUNCEY, which he is presenting to the Naval Academy Museum. Bob had been the OOD on CHAUNCEY'S bridge that fateful day back in 1923 when she and six of her sisters met their ends on the rocks off California's Point Hondo. Bob had the model built some time ago, and it will now fill a gap in that eminent model ship collection.

Needless to say, Bob's talk highlighted the gathering.

Other attendees included Bob and Bunny Adams '51, Catty and Eva Adkins '30, Bob Ashton '25, Jerry and Betty Ball '41, Jack and Jeanne Beardall '41, Lou and Eileen Branch '49, BiU Danner '51, Davy Davenport '36, Bill Davis '33, Art Herbert '48, Merie Johnston '27, Cappy and Bea Kohr '29, Dick Laning '40, John and Eve Majesky Shipmate, December I98I

'49, Jack and Jeri Martin '35, Tom Mullane '52, Charles Nicholson '19, Dorothy Flatley '29, Swede and Betty Norgaard '28, Eunice Petrie '35, Mrs. Earl Piper, Knight and Dorothy Pryor '29, Dave and Lillian Rau '22, Bob and Eunice Rice '27, George and Margaret Robillard '24, Bill and Ruth RosseU '35, Bill Sims '45, Harry Smith '30, Martin and Tonie Stone '27, Don and Margaret Stubbs '25, Tom and Audrey Utegaard '45, Weary and Ellen WUkins '24, Bob Coleman '51, Joie Ray '29, Paul Martin '23, and Bill Fuller '39.

We were all saddened to learn of the death of Harold Yokes. Hal passed away in August at the Orlando Naval Hospital.

For those who might be in the area on the second Friday of any month, please come and join us at 1130 at the NTC O' Club.

PHILADELPHIA James A. Ounsworth 7340 Rural Lane Philadelphia PA 19119 The Fall meeting of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association of Philadelphia was held on September 24, 1981, at the Officers' Club of the Philadelphia Naval Base. At the meeting the following individuals were elected as directors of the Association: Warten Walker, Jr. '40; Lawrence G. Hess '47; WiUiam H. Higgins '57; Robert Stibler '58; and Capt. Thomas Sigenthaler '54. The following were elected as officers of the Association: president — Harry C. Lewis '60; first vice president and assistant secretary — James A. Ounsworth '64; second vice president — R. P. Byrnes '63; treasurer — Ronald J. Bosken '64; and secretary — Thomas J. Bender, Jr. '70.

The Association planned a full year of activities and all members of the Alumni Association who may be in the Philadelphia area, whether or not they are members of the Philadelphia Chapter, are invited to attend the Chapter's functions. The presently planned activities consist of the following: Army-Navy Dinner Dance (November, 1981) Dads' Night (March); and Picnic (Summer).

On the third Wednesday of each month, the Association holds luncheons at the Officers' Club at the Naval Base in Philadelphia. There will also he two luncheons in downtown Philadelphia at the Racquet Club, 215 S. 16th Street, the next one on Febmary 3, 1982.

For those Alumni in the area who wish to attend any of these functions or for further information about the Chapter or additional functions, please contact either Rick Bymes (H) 609/428-6350 or Jim Ounsworth (H) 215/247-8267; (O) 215/893-3466.

SACRAMENTO Capt. John S. Burrill (SC) USN (Ret.) 5840 Wymore Dr. Sacramento CA 95822 The Sacramento chapter meets at noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn in the Greenery. We also have a social once per quarter. The restaurant will let us order from the menu; however, they require a minimum of 25. In addition to a good dinner, lots of fun and a good program we will hear about the Army-Navy game arrangements.

At the October luncheon meeting of the Sacramento Chapter of the Alumni Association Jack W. Everett '65 reported on the purpose and first meeting of the newly organized Sacramento Seapower Association. It serves as an umbrella for various local organizations interested in the Navy.

Everett is its treasurer.

Shipmate, December 1981

He also reported that more than 21,000 persons visited the submarine GUDGEON (SSAG-567) in the Port of Sacramento during the September convention of the National Submarine Veterans of World War II. Attending the chapter's meeting in The Greenery of the Capitol Plaza Holiday Inn for the first time were Ray O. Zemlicka '26, Jerry A. Clark '62 and Douglas G. Conklin '71. Others present were Bowen F. McLeod '30, Harrison H. Holton '38, Mervin O. Slater '42, Richard E. StockweU '46, Thomas L. Hartigan '47, Barry D. Whittlesey '49, Charles E. White *53, and Leo Douglas Kinney '54.

ST. LOUIS Mr. Skip Giessing 1426 Martenne Dr. Manchester MO 63011 The Founders' Day dinner on 10 October was a gay and gala affair, arranged by Sal MondeUi '73 and Chuck Stout '70. Thirty-nine Alumni and ladies attended the party at the University Club Towers. After appropriate short speeches, including a reading of the enacting orders for the Academy by Bob Murch, everyone enjoyed a filet mignon dinner. During the meal, slides of the Academy as well as some midshipmen scenes from private collections were shown.

After the dinner the film Annapolis the First Year was shown to the delight of many who had never seen it. An older copy of the film showed some of the attendees in their plebe years — scenes worth remembering?

Attending were Diebel '39, Murch '42, Svejkosky '44, Kuenmuench '45, Grandfield '51, Henry '57, Pagani '57, Danna '61, Sharp '62, Saunders '62, Howard '63, Stout '70, Berger '70, Cocos '71, Pearce '71, Rush '72, Giessing '73, McHale '73 and MondeUi '73.

A Naval Academy plaque was presented to Bob Pearce in recognition of his leadership and efforts in reactivating the St. Louis Chapter during the past year.

New officers were elected for the new fiscal year: president Bill Cocos '71; vice president John Niesse '50; secretary Skip Giessing '73; and treasurer Sal MondeUi '73.

Next on the agenda; ARMY-NAVY on 5 December. We hope Army Alumni will show up!

SAN FRANCISCO Capt. Lowell F. Jett USNR (Ret.) 325 Fremont St. San Francisco CA 94105 415/421-8355 Forty-seven members and their guests met as usual for dinner at the Officers' Club on Treasure Island on 7 October 1981, following which President Charlie Cole '53 conducted a brief business meeting. Treasurer's report was presented by George Hamilton '45; Heinie Armstrong 'll reported on the ever-present problems inherent in maintaining an Officers' Club on Treasure Island.

He urged continued patronage of club functions, and use of its facilities, indicating that real support is necesary if the Club is to remain in existence. Following appropriate motions and seconds, Ed Kerr '43 was chosen to be presented as the Chapter's nominee for Vice President of the Western Section of the Alumni Association, Bill Hayler '45 was chosen to serve as a non-voting representative to the Fall meeting of the Board of Trustees, and Bob Quinn '56 and Paul Marshall '65 were selected to be candidates for the position of trustee-at-large.

Charlie Cole introduced the speaker of the evening, Robert Hayden, who is currently director of economic development for the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and serves also as a member of Mayor Feinstein's Ship Repair Task Force. His experience in these positions made possible an interesting resume of the position of the Navy in the Bay Area — past, present and future.

According to Hayden, local firms have indeed been justified in their concern over the loss of and continued lack of "Navy work" in the Bay Area.

Attributable to a variety of reasons, some of them poHtical, the situation has taken a turn for the better in recent months; Hayden cited the awarding of the CAMDEN job as one evidence of improvement. Reduction in the number of vessels homeported in the area has been a big factor in the sharp reduction of Navy repair operations which in turn has had repercussions among the smaU firms whose ability to maintain an adequate year round work force has been adversely affected.

Higher cost of living has been blamed, and although a major problem, it is probably not any more important than are factors in the political and legislative areas.

The Chamber of Commerce has mounted an effort directed toward securing work for the area, and has elicited aid from various organizations involved in handling housing problems and social conditions. It seemed apparent from Mr. Hayden's presentation that real efforts are being directed toward reversing the downhill trend which began shortly after Vietnam.

Bill Mendenhall, Bill Stock, and Peter Obninsky all of '23 were senior members present, and Dave Martin '71 was junior. Classes of '45, '65 and '23 tied for attendance record.

TEXAS GULF COAST Jerry L. McGaugh 67 Hibury Drive Houston TX 77024 We hope to get together with Army Alumni during the Army/Navy game again this year. If you plan to be in the Houston area that Saturday, give Al Brooks (713/468-3135) or myself (713/473-2514) a call.

We had the good fortune of having the USNA Glee Club perform in the Houston area early this year. Their performance at Jones HaU was outstanding. Reports received from four local high schools where they also performed indicate they really outdid themselves.

The Southwest Jazz Ballet performed with the Glee Club during a couple of songs and the overall effect was very inspirational. The S. W. Jazz Ballet has since performed with several military groups, (Navy band, etc.) and at several military installations. They participated in the "America In Concert" program at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this Summer. Based on personal experience and the feedback we get, we strongly urge you to attend any performance they might give in your area in the future.

At our August luncheon meeting BGen. E. D. Woellner USAFR (Refired), recently retired Vice Commander Tenth Air Force (Reserve), made a presentation which included a showing of the film Attack on the Americas!. This is the American Security Council's latest documentary designed to alert American people about the Cuban/Sovietsponsored terrorism and guerrilla warfare now going on in the Caribbean and Central America.

Other Chapters may want General Woellner to make a presentation since his message is very timely. Recognized authorities in the 25-minute 113

film include: LGen. Gordon Sumner, Jr. USA (Retired), former Chairman of the Inter-American Defense Board; Dr. Jeane Kirkpatrick, Ambassador to the U.N., Grenadine Prime Minister, Maurice Bishop; Deputy Secretary of State, Warren Christopher; Jamaican Prime Minister, Edward Seage; and Dr. Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State.

Gen. Woellner is National Director of Organization for the Coalition for Peace Through Strength and Field Director for the American Security Council, and a general co-chairman for the Houston CoaHtion. The National Coalition for Peace Through Strength was established in 1978.

Its Congressional division now has 267 members and is the largest bi-partisan group in Congress.

The Coalitions' private sector is comprised of over 150 national organizations and more than 100 individuals prominent in the business, professional, diplomatic, and military communities.

Frank Magrino — vice president and manager economics division for Texas Commerce Bank, Houston, spoke at our September luncheon meeting on national and Houston area economics.

We won't bore you with the bigger and better outlook for Houston since those of us who are truly concerned with the economies of other areas of the country don't want to flaunt our enviable position.

Highlights of his comments regarding national economic policies were as follows. The Federal Government is attempting to establish fiscal programs which will: 1) Increase production so growth is based on real income. For many years growth in real income has been increasing whereas production has been decreasing; 2) Encourage increas-

ed saving by: Opening IRA to all; Higher savings interest rates; ITC increase; Depreciation increase; 3) Improve investment performance. Currently USA 16%; West Germany 24%; Japan 33%.

Federal Government will try to support this by changing the amount and types of spending.

Previously governments sought to redistribute funds via FICA, etc. Currently, government seeks to eliminate subsidies, remove excess benefits, etc.

The growth of our economy will slow until capital spending takes hold. Corrective action will slow inflation rate. Predicted mid-1982 prime interest rates optimistic — single digit; pessimistic — 15%. FICA problem will be improved somewhat by getting away from consumer price index and mandatory retirement age.

UPPER MIDWEST Jim Conn 10670 Lancaster Lane Maple Grove MN 55369 612/425-8776/7656 The October meeting was called to order by Bob Litke '48, president, who briefly discussed our plans for our local Army/Navy celebrations in December. It looks like the plans are well underway for a good celebration, once again hosted by our friends from the West Point Society due to the prowess shown by their team in 1980.

Guests at this meeting were members of the staff of the Naval Recruiting District in Minneapolis, CO., Cdr. Dixie Cook. She first described the extent of the District, introduced the members of her

staff and described their roles on the staff. She explained how we as Alumni can help in their efforts to recruit quality people for the Navy, in all capacities. Currently they have a push for NROTC participants. One way that we can help is to provide her with endorsements on the value of the Navy training to long-term career goals. We can assist by helping the recruiters gain access to a school and encouraging their activifies. Our District consistently produces top quality people for the Navy. Our high school drop-outs score better than many graduates from other parts of the country on the entrance battery of tests. We value the chance to help and hope that we can help maintain the reputation for quality that the area has earned.

Once again, we had a good turnout. Attendees included Al Harmon '24, Grover Higginbotham '35, Gene Krebsbach '41, Ed Kolstad '44, Bob Litke '48, Gene Wrobel '56, Paul Sfiller '58, Chariie Pinkham '58, Al Fulkerson '60, BiU Griffin '60, Dennis Taff '60, Duane Beck '60, Darrel Gonyea '61, Dennis Doherty '63, Dick Lee '64, Mike Schneider '64, John Thuente '64, Jim Conn '67, John DoIIerschell '70, Larry Nawrocki '68, John McCauley '75, and Doug Johnson '81. Doug is on the staff of Cdr. Cook and is on his way to Nuclear Power School in November. Good Luck to him! He has visited us the last couple of years as a midshipman and it was good to see the broad gold stripe on his sleeve.

Al Harmon once again exhibited his stock market acumen by reviewing his predictions for September. Al isn't as flashy as Joe Granville, but his track record is better.

BEAT ARMY!

Last Call "They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them . . . " Lawrence Binyon, 1914 ALLEN, ROBERT NEIL '25 (LT. USN RET), 9 November 1981, Denver CO ANDERSON, WALTER STRATTON '03 (VADM USN RET), 24 October 1981, Washington DC ASHTON, ROBERT KYLE '25 (RADM USNR RET), 17 October 1981, Orlando FL BAILEY, BURL LEONIDAS '32 (CAPT USN RET) 2 October 1981, San Diego CA BEAM, DOYLE HOUSER '74 (CAPT USMC), 18 September 1981, Cherry Point NC; helo crash BLITCH, JOHN DEVEREUX '36 (RADM USN RET), 26 October 1981, San Diego CA BOWLING, THEODORE C. JR. '33, 21 September 1981, Wichita KS BOYER, RALPH WALDO JR '41, 10 June 1981, (Laguna Miguel CA) BROWN, CHARLES DONALD '38 (CAPT USN RET), 8 October 1981, Winchester VA BULLEN, GEORGE SCRUGGS '34 (CAPT USN RET), 20 October 1981, Fairfax VA CAWTHRA, DAVID LEE "78 (LT USN), 13 October 1981, USS RATHBURNE, Kauai HI CLARK, ROBERT WILLIAM '39 (CAPT USN RET), 23 November 1981, Coronado CA CRUDUP, JOHN BODDIE '25, 27 October 1981, Henderson NC DIXON, ROBERT ELLINGTON '27 (RADM USN RET), 21 October 1981, Virginia Beach VA 114

DURAN, CARLOS ALBERT '79 (ENS USN), 24 October 1981, Lake Tahoe CA; aircraft accident EVERETT, GORDON STAFFORD '27 (RADM USN RET), 11 October 1981, Biloxi MS FISHER, JACK ALAN '70 (LCDR USN), 29 October 1981, Virginia Beach VA; jet crash FLYNN, WILLIAM HOWARD '48, 13 October 1981, Houston TX GALLERY, WILLIAM ONAHAN '25 (RADM USN RET), 15 November 1981, Chicago IL GAMBLE, HOWARD G. '18, 22 June 1981, Umatella FL GRAY, AUGUSTINE HEARD '10 (RADM USN RET), 5 October 1981, Coronado CA HARDENBERGH, RAYMOND WAITE JR '28, 12 September 1981, Santa Barbara CA JOHNSON, FELIX LESLIE '20 (VADM USN RET), 22 October 1981, Patuxent MD KELLY, MONROE JR '38 (CAPT USN RET), 14 October 1981, Virginia Beach VA LEITH STANLEY '23 (RADM USN RET), 6 November 1981, San Diego CA LYNN, JAMES JEFFERIES III '71 (LT USNR), 18 August 1981, Columbia SC MACDONALD, CHARLES TEMPLE '26 (CDR USNR RET), 9 September 1981, Alexandria VA MCNEIL, JAMES DOUGLAS '48, 5 November 1981, Novato CA

MILLER, ADOLPH JEROME '29 (CAPT USN RET), 14 October 1981, AnnapoUs MD PERRY, JAMES WALLACE JR '53, 19 November 1981, Annapolis MD POSEY, CHARLES FREDRIC '69, 31 August 1981, Dallas TX RODE, HERMAN CARL JR '24, 18 August 1981, Albuquerque NM ROURKE, JOHN MICHAEL '59 (CAPT USA), 11 September 1981, St. Louis MO SCHOTT, WILLIAM WALTER '16 (LCDR USNR RET), 3 November 1981, Bad Godesberg, Germany SHIPP, EARL ROOP '05 (CAPT USN RET), 13 September 1981, San Francisco CA SPRUNG, EMMETT EMERSON '23 (CAPT USN RET), 10 November 1981, Bethesda MD

TROUSDALE, GEORGE WEAKS '22 (MGEN USA RET), 28 September 1981, Monroe LA WARLICK, WILLIAM WALTER 18 (RADM USN RET), 1 November 1981, AnnapoHs MD ( ) around place of death indicates hometown at time of death when specific location is unknown.

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WALTER STRATTON ANDERSON '03 VAdm. Walter Stratton Anderson USN (Ret.) died in Washington (DC) on 24 October 1981.

Memorial exercises were held at Ft. Myer on 29 October. VAdm. Anderson was the last survivor of his Class of 1903 and the oldest living graduate of the Naval Academy, having passed his 100th birthday on 4 October.

Waller Stratton Johnson Born in Carlinville, lUinois, he was captain of the baseball team at the Naval Academy where he was graduated sixth in his Class, receiving his diploma from President Theodore Roosevelt.

Ordered to sea at once, in 1905 he was serving aboard GALVESTON, part of the squadron that brought John Paul Jones' body from France to the United States. In 1907 he went to the Pacific as aide to the late RAdm. Joseph Hemphill USN 1866, and the following year joined NEBRASKA at ManUa as she completed her round the world cruise.

Later he served in DES MOINES as executive officer, participating in the Mexican Campaign in 1914, then became executive officer of ARIZONA, cruising in European waters and one of the escort vessels for GEORGE WASHINGTON, carrying President Woodrow Wilson to France. In the mid-'20s he retumed to the Naval Academy as head of the department of ordnance and gunnery, and while at Annapolis he organized the first of all Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps units at St. John's CoUege.

In 1932 he took command of the battleship WEST VIRGINIA, then was ordered to London as naval attache serving during the time of the abdication of Edward VIII. Before Worid War II he was director of the office of naval intelligence, reporting directly to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and on 7 December 1941 he was on board MARYLAND at Pearl Harbor as commander of battleships in fleet battle force. He later became president of the Board of Inspection and Survey at a time when more ships and aircraft were added to the Navy than at any other time in history.

In 1944 he was named Commander, Gulf Sea Frontier, and Commandant of the Seventh Naval District, Florida, for which duty he was awarded the Legion of Merit. He also had received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal, the Cuban Order of Naval Merit (First Class), and the Haakon VII Liberation Cross of Norway.

He was transferred to the retired list in 1946 and returned to England where he was European director of the International Automaric Electric Corporation. Later he lived in New York City, then moved to the Washington area in 1977. He was the First Knight of the Golden Horseshoe at the Army-Navy Club, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. He had written many articles on naval subjects, published primarily in the Naval Institute Proceedings.

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He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Miller Ewing, daughter of the late BGen. (USA) and Mrs. Charles Ewing, and by his son, Walter Stratton Anderson, Jr. and is survived by his daughter-inlaw and two grandchildren.

OLIVER LOVING SPILLER 09 BGen. Oliver Loving SpUler USA (Ret.) died on 29 September 1981 in Santa Barbara, California.

He was the 14th oldest graduate of the Naval Academy.

Born in Jackson, Texas, in a family of nine children, his father had been the county surveyor of Jack County and his name is listed on the monument in front of Virginia Military Institute as one of the cadets who turned out to fight in the Battle of Newmarket in 1864.

Oliver Spiller was graduated from the Naval Academy in 1909 but transferred to the US Army in 1911 and served in France during World War I. He later was an instructor in equitafion, then helped in the development of anti-aircraft batteries during the early 1920s, later becoming commanding officer of the anti-aircraft training center at Fort Bliss, Texas, in 1940. He was also in command of the officer candidate school for air defense officers at Camp Davis, North Carolina, and had command of Camp Stewart, Georgia. He was transferred to the retired list in 1945 and settled in Santa Barbara.

One of his great delights was to relate his encounters at various Army posts with the late Col. Walter Owen Rawls USA (Ret.), also a member of the Class of 1909. General Spiller was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by a son. Col. Benjamin A. Spiller USA (Ret.) USMA '41; a daughter Margaret, of Oakland, California; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

AUGUSTINE HEARD GRAY 10 RAdm. Augustine Heard Gray USN (Ret.) died on October 5, 1981 in Coronado, California. Interment was to be at Fort Rosecrans, San Diego and a memorial service was held at Christ Episcopal Church, Coronado, on October 25. His last active duty was as Acting Commandant, 11th Naval District, in 1946.

Born in Boston, Gray was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1906. After graduation, he served aboard VERMONT before joining the Submarine Service in 1912. Ens. Gray took command of the B-2, then the D-1. He supervised putting the L-2 into commission and assumed her command in 1915. As an instructor at the submarine school in New London, he wrote a textbook on battery powered submarines.

From 1917 to 1931 he served on a variety of vessels in the capacities of executive officer (transport PRINCESS MATOIKA), gunnery officer (NEW YORK), first Lt. (UTAH), and C.O. (BRUCE).

Within the Navy Department he served shore duty with the Bureaus of Engineering, Navigation and Aeronautics.

In 1931, he took command of Submarine Division 10 on the Asiatic Station. Transferred the foUowing year to Division 9, he brought those submarines back to Honolulu. There he married Elizabeth DuBois Jordan, a partnership that would last forty-seven years.

The Grays moved to Newport, Rhode Island, where he attended and later taught at the Naval War College. With their two small sons they sailed in 1937 to Buenos Aires where Gray served as Naval Advisor to the Argentine government.

Returning to Hawaii in 1940, he assumed command of the heavy cruiser NEW ORLEANS.

Augustine Heard Gray During WWII, Capt. Gray commanded Service Squadron 8, the service force of the Pacific Fleet.

He was promoted to Commodore and was awarded the Legion of Merit and the Gold Star.

Coronado had been home to the Gray family since 1942, when then Capt. Gray was ordered to San Diego to command Amphibious Transport Division 5 and 6, Atlantic and Pacific Fleet. After retiring, he enjoyed his family, golf, and community work. He served on the Coronado Community Chest, and the Board of Directors of the Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego.

His involvement with the YMCA began at the Naval Academy in 1906, and continued through service on the Boards of the San Diego County and City YMCAs until 1970.

RAdm. and Mrs. Gray lived for twenty years in the house they built near the ocean in Coronado.

He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, their children, Steen (A.H.G., Jr.), Peter, Robert, Russell, and Liebe, and four grandchildren.

GEORGE MAUS LOWRY '11 RAdm. George Maus Lowry USNR (Ret.) died in the month of September 1981 in Carmel, California. A memorial service was held at the naval post graduate school in Monterey and after cremation, his ashes were scattered at sea.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Pennsylvania, he had been born on Navy Day in 1889 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Graduated with the Class of 1911, he received his commission as ensign in 1912 and served in NORTH DAKOTA and

HANCOCK. In 1913, Ens. Lowry took command of NIAGARA, original flagship of Como. Oliver Hazard Perry, on the memorable cruise through the Great Lakes, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

While attached to FLORIDA in service off Vera Cruz, Mexico, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for leading his men with "skill, courage, and extraordinary heroism" in the taking of the customs house in the city. Further sea duty followed in NORTH CAROLINA, then in the destroyers O'BRIEN and JENKINS, including command of the latter, and then command of RINGGOLD.

In 1918 he had duty at the Bureau of Navigation, then took command of COGHLAN, later joining the Pacific Fleet in command of Destroyer Division 27, with command of O'BANNON and MACDONOUGH later during this period. He resigned his commission in 1927 and joined the San Francisco office of the stock exchange brokerage of Sutro and Company.

In 1940 he was recaUed to active duty as operations officer of the Western Sea Frontier. During this period he directed the rescue operations of the Liberty ship HENRY BERGH, which had foundered on the Farallones Reef off San Francisco Bay. Over 1,000 homecoming naval personnel were rescued in this salvage effort. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for services in this duty and retumed to inactive duty.

For many years he was a member of the Armed Forces Committee of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and he was also a member of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club, vice president of the San Francisco Council and Northern California chairman of the Navy League, and a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by a son, Ritchie Lowry of Wayland, Massachusetts; a daughter, Ann Lowry Brawner of Atherton, California; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Felix Leslie Johnson Returning to the U.S.A., he had command of LANG and CASTOR, then was secretary of the

academic board at the Naval Academy. During World War II he had command of PRESIDENT ADAMS and SPRINGFIELD in the South and Western

JAMES BENNETT SYKES '19 RAdm. James Bennett Sykes USN (Ret.) died on 9 October 1981. Memorial services were held on 13 October in the St. James Episcopal Church in Willis, Texas.

Born in New York State, he studied at the University of Rochester for two years prior to receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy from which he was graduated with the Class of 1919 on 6 June 1918 and ordered to sea duty at once. His thirty-year career included service in the submarine, surface and air branches of the Navy, and he put into commission and took command of the auxiliary aircraft carrier CARD and later the carrier BENNINGTON. In CARD, troops and aircraft were ferried to North Africa for the invasion at Casablanca, and thereupon the ship was among the most active in hunter-killer groups formed for offensive operations against German submarines, and BENNINGTON strikes were carried out against the Japanese home islands as well as raids in support of the Okinawa campaign. (Then) Capt. Sykes was awarded the Navy Cross, the Navy Commendation Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation while on sea duty.

After service in Washington (DC) he was commandant of the Navy Ordnance Test Station at Inyokem, Califomia, when he was transferred to the retired list in 1948, after which he became a sheep rancher in Texas. He was a member of the Chevy Chase Club, the Army-Navy Club, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Maurogordato of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Mrs. Mary Sykes Cahan of New York City; four grandsons and three great-grandsons.

FELIX LESLIE JOHNSON '20 VAdm. Felix LesUe Johnson USN (Ret.) died on 22 October 1981 at Patuxent River, Maryland.

Born in North Carolina, VAdm. Johnson attended the University of North Carolina before receiving his appointment to the Naval Academy, from which he was graduated with the Class of 1920 on 6 June 1919. Subsequently he served in battleships, destroyers, on the Yangtze River, and at the Naval Academy. In 1928, while en route to the Asiatic Station via Suez for a second tour of duty, he navigated the schooner-yacht ATLANTIC in the Spanish Ocean Race from New York to Santander. Later, after duty at the naval mine depot in Yorktown, Virginia, he was assigned to the naval mission in Brazil.

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Pacific, and on board the latter he escorted President RooseveU to the Yalta Conference, where the Western and Soviet spheres of influence were defined. He also served as assistant chief of staff for the late FAdm. William F. Halsey USN '04, commander of naval forces in the South Pacific and the Philippine Islands, and was liaison officer between Halsey and the late Gen. Douglas MacArthur USA. After the war he served as assistant Chief of Naval Personnel, director of public relations.

Commander Destroyer Force, Atlantic Fleet, and director of naval intelligence. While on active duty he was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Unit Commendation Ribbon, the French L'^ion d'Honneur, and the Order of Naval Merit by both Brazil and Chile.

He was transferred to the retired Ust in 1952 and settled in St. Mary's County, Maryland. He was a member of the Army-Navy Club, the New York Yacht Club, and the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and he had been a member of the Board of Trustees in 1968-71.

He is survived by his widow Fay Doeyn, Jubilee Farm, Leonardtown MD 20650; two daughters; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

GEORGE WASHINGTON WELKER Jr. '23 RAdm. George Washington Welker, Jr. USN (Ret.) died in Winter Park, Florida on 20 September 1981. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery on 30 September with his six grandsons serving as honorary pallbearers.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Missouri, he was graduated with the Class of 1923 and ordered to sea in PITTSBURGH of the

European Squadron, followed by assignment to the destroyer MCFARLAND and then MILWAUKEE

as torpedo officer. Other sea duty was in IDAHO and NEW YORK with postgraduate school at Annapolis and service at Guantanamo Bay as well.

He later was executive officer of RALPH TALBOT, then had command of FARRAGUT before being ordered to Washington for service in communications at the Department of the Navy. He later had duty on the staffs of the late Adm. Richmond KeUy Turner USN '08 and the late VAdm. Ralph O. Davis USN '14 during World War II as well as in communications in Washington and aboard the communications ship MCCAULEY in the Solomon Islands, for which service he was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat V. He then took command of AUBURN, also a communications ship, which received two Presidential Unit Citations under his command. He later had command of the cruiser QUINCY, a tour in Washington as

George Washington Welker superintendent of the naveU observatory and command of the naval forces of the Icelandic Defense Force. He was serving as inspector general of the Potomac River Naval Command when he was transferred to the refired Hst in 1953. In addifion to the decorations already cited, he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal.

Admiral Welker lived in the Washington area until 1970, at which time he moved to Winter Park.

He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Retired Officers Association.

He is survived by his widow Eleanor, IIII S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park FL 32792; a son and two daughters; and ten grandchildren.

ARTHUR CRAWFORD WALKER BASKIN '27 LCdr. Arthur Crawford Walker Baskin USN (Ret.) died on 30 August 1981 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. J. F. Floyd's Mortuary was in charge of memorial services. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of South CaroUna, he was graduated with the Class of 1927 and ordered to sea in TEXAS, foUowed by service in OVERTON, CHILDS and MARBLEHEAD

before reporting to the postgraduate school in Annapolis. He later attended the California Institute of Technology and took a master's degree in meteorology, then had duty in RANGER and with PatWing THREE. He was aerological officer at the naval air station, Pensacola, 1940-42, then was assigned to the staff of ComPhibForSoPac with similar duties.

He was transferred to the retired list in 1944 and settled in Spartanburg where he entered the life insurance business. He was a member of the Navy League and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He is survived by his widow Dora, 764 Rutledge St., Spartanburg SC 29302; a son, Cdr. Walter H. Baskin, USNR '59 of Dharhan, Saudi Arabia, and a daughter Mrs. Dorthea B. Handy of Richmond, Virginia; three sisters and a brother; and five grandchildren.

WILLLVM CAMPBELL BRYSON '27 RAdm. William Campbell Bryson USN (Ret.) died on 13 September 1981 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Born in Texas, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Missouri and was graduated with the Class of 1927. Sea duty followed for seven years in FLORIDA, DENVER, BERNADOU, BARNEY, and ASTORIA before being or-

dered to postgraduate school in Annapolis as an ordnance engineer. He returned to sea in MINNEAPOLIS, then was ordered to the proving grounds at Dahlgren, Virginia, where he was on duty when World War II began. After service in CHESTER as executive officer he became chief of staff for ComShipmate, December 1981

TaskForce 55, then had duty on the Joint Task ' assumed command of Carrier Division Four, Force formed for the Crossroads Exercises.

Atlantic Fleet. He was transferred to the retired Further duty followed at Dahlgren, then comlist in 1960 and settled in the Tidewater area. He mand of the transport FREMONT before being was a member of the Princess Anne Country Club, ordered to the Bureau of Ordnance until 1954 the Retired Officers Association, the Naval when he took command of the battleship IOWA, Academy Alumni Association, and the Golden flagship of Commander, Battleship-Cruiser Force, Eagles, a pioneer naval aviator organization.

Atlantic Fleet, and later the first battleship to make He was predeceased by his wife, the former an extended cruise to the Mediterranean while Mary Cornelia Baldwin of Norfolk, and is survived regulariy assigned to Commander, 6th Fleet. His by a daughter, Mrs. Robert X. McKee of Virginia final active duty was with the office of the Chief Beach, and two granddaughters. of Naval Operations, and he was transferred to the retired list in 1957. He was awarded the Bronze RAYMOND WAITE HARDENBERGH, Jr '28 Star Medal while on active duty.

Raymond Waite Hardenbergh, Jr. died on 12 In civilian life he became an associate professor September 1981 in Santa Barbara, California. of engineering mechanics at the University of Private funeral services, arranged by the Neptune Arkansas. He was a member of the Naval Society, were held aboard the schooner WHISPER Academy Alumni Association. in Santa Barbara.

He is survived by his widow Frances, 12 Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State Crestwood Dr., Fayetteville AR 72701; and three of Illinois with the Class of 1928, he resigned in sons including Dr. Laurance M. Bryson '57 of San February 1925 due to bad eyesight. He then atAntonio, Texas. tended Princeton University, graduating in 1930.

He then worked in the trust department of the First ROBERT ELLINGTON DIXON 27 Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago, residing in R.Adm. Robert EUington DLxon USN (Ret.) died his home town of Winnetka, Illinois. In 1933 he on 21 October 1981 in Virginia Beach. Virginia. worked for the Pullman Co., Los Angeles, and A graveside service was held on 24 October in later with the Citrus Growers Assn., Santa BarWoodlawTi Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. bara. In 1941-45, he was production processor, Lockheed Aircraft Corp., Burbank. Returning to Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State Santa Barbara, he managed the property of his of Georgia, he was graduated with the Class of father. Col. R. W. Hardenbergh, US Army, ret.

1927 and was ordered to sea with the Asiatic Fleet on board cruisers for two years before being Survivors, all of Santa Bsubara, include his wife, assigned flight training and then serving as an Evelyn and two daughters, Helen and Teresa instructor at Pensacola. He later joined the exHardenbergh. perimental division of the Norfolk Naval Air StaADOLPH JEROME MILLER '29 tion, then had duty at the Anacostia Air Station.

As a lieutenant commander during World War Capt. Adolph Jerome Miller USN (Ret.) died II, he led dive bombers from the carrier LEXon 14 October 1981 at Annapolis, Maryland. A INGTON in the Battle of the Coral Sea that destroyed private graveside service was held on 19 October the first Japanese aircraft carrier during the war. with burial at the Naval Academy Cemetery.

He dropped one of a dozen bombs that, with seven Captain Miller was born in Illinois and attended torpedoes, sank SHOSHO, then radioed back to his the U.S. Military Academy with the Class of 1927 ship, "Scratch one flattop! Dixon to carrier. but was later appointed to the U.S. Naval Scratch one flattop!" He was awarded the Navy Academy and was graduated in the Class of 1929.

Cross for his part in the battle.

After graduation he served in the battleship He later served aboard the carriers YORKTOWN, MISSISSIPPI followed by destroyer duty in BABBIT ENTERPRISE, SAR.'VTOGA and BUNKER HILL, par-

ticipating in most of the major carrier actions of the war. He also had duty with the aircraft carrier training group in San Diego, and served as operations officer of Commander Task Force 38 in the South Pacific, and he won the Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Cross, was three times awarded the Legion of Merit and also received a Navy Commendation Medal.

After the war he had duty in Washington at the office of the Chief of Naval Operations and was also an assistant chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics for research and development, being responsible for the conception, development, and production of the F-4 (Phantom) aircraft.

During the Korean War he had command of the carrier VALLEY FORGE and in 1956 he was assigned

as commander of the Taiwan Patrol Force, then Robert Ellington Dixon

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CALVIN ALEXANDER WALKER Jr. '29 LCdr. Calvin Alexander Walker, Jr. USN (Ret.) died on 2 October 1981 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Asheville, North Carolina. Funeral services were held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church on 5 October with burial at Riverside cemetery, Asheville.

Calvin Alexander Walker, Jr.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the state of North Carolina after previous attendance at the the University of North Carolina, he was graduated with the Class of 1929, then ordered to sea in the battleship COLORADO, followed by duty in the China station of the Asiatic Fleet as engineer on board USS STEWART. Upon his return to the United States in 1934 he was married to Mary Dorothy Caine, also of Asheville, and reported for flight duty at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. He received his wings in 1935 and was assigned to duty aboard the aircraft carrier SARATOGA.

In 1936 he was severely injured in a plane crash at North Island, San Diego, California. After a lengthy recuperation he was ordered to USS CINCINNATI for duty as communications officer, and in 1939 was assigned to the University of Minnesota where he helped establish the NROTC unit.

Assigned again to destroyer duty aboard USS WALKE, he encountered trouble from his old injuries and returned a year later to the NROTC unit at the University of Minnesota. In 1945 he was transferred to Duke University unit in Durham, North CaroHna. and ELLIOTT and a tour in HENDERSON and Upon his retirement at the end of World War MILWAUKEE. Capt. Miller's first shore duty was at II he returned to make his home in Asheville. He the PG School, AnnapoUs, and at the Naval worked for American Enka Company as an inObservatory. dustrial engineer, retiring in 1971. He was a charter His ensuing sea duty was in the carrier member of the Navy League in Asheville and a SARATOGA followed by BARKER in the Asiatic Fleet, member of the Retired Officers Association of participating in the early actions in defense of the Western Carolina and the Naval Academy AlumPhilippines and Java. Capt. Miller, as command- ni Association. He worked as a volunteer with the ing officer of BARKER was one of the few survivors American Red Cross and St. Joseph Hospital. of these early actions, bringing his ship safely back He is survived by his widow, Dorothy Caine to the U.S.A. Walker, 30 Edgemont Road, Asheville, NC 28801; Capt. Miller's next assignments were as ex- a son, William C. Walker of Chapel Hill; a ecutive officer, Bancroft Hall at the Naval daughter, Nona E. Walker-Murphy of Scituate, Academy and as commanding officer of the APA Massachusetts; a brother, WiUiam W. Walker; two LEADSTOWN in the Pacific. In 1946 he was assigned grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. to the staff, ComServPac, and later was assistant EDWARD LEE FOSTER '31 Chief of Staff, Com 14, at Peari Harbor.

Duty at the Naval Ordnance Lab and the NaCapt. Edward Lee Foster USN (Ret.) died on tional War College followed and in 1952, he took 10 September 1981 in Camp Pendleton, California. command of MONROVIA, followed by a tour in Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State OPNAV. of Alabama, he was graduated with the Class of His last sea duty was as Commander Service 1931 and ordered to sea in BERNADOU. Later ship Force, SIXTH Fleet, 1956-57. He served his final board duty was in ARIZONA in 1933 where he shore duty as Chief of Staff, Western Sea Frontier. served for four years, followed by a one-year tour in WHITNEY. Capt. MiUer was retired, in July 1959 and moved with his family to Annapolis. He engaged in the His first shore duty came in 1938 when he was real estate business for several years. transferred to the naval air station. Pearl Harbor, He is survived by his wife Carol, a daughter, in one of the two non-aviator billets. From this Anne Harmeyer of Annapolis; a son, Jerome post he returned to sea as engineering officer of Miller of Silver Spring, Maryland; a sister, Irene CRAVEN, then joined MCCALL as executive officer Miller of Collinsville, Illinois; and three before fleeting up to command. Later he was grandchildren. ordered to mine warfare school and then took 117

Edward Lee Foster command of the newly commissioned minelayer destroyer SHANNON, in which ship he participated in the battles off Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Orders to the fleet sonar school at San Diego followed with duties as executive officer, then command of TransDiv THREE before attending the Naval War College in Newport.

Washington duty with MSTS for two years preceded command of the attack cargo ship WASHBURN including eight months service in the Korean war, then command of the fleet training center in San Diego. He later joined the staff of ComPhibGroup THREE as Chief of Staff, with operations in the Arctic, then taking command of the naval personnel center in Omaha, Nebraska.

This encompassed maintenance, support and coordination of seventeen activities of all branches of the Armed Forces. He was transferred to the retired list in 1960. While on active duty he had been awarded the Silver Star Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V and Gold Star in lieu of a second award, and the Navy Commendation Ribbon with Combat V. In civilian life he taught in the San Diego School District and was a member of the Coronado Board of Zoning Adjustment. He was also a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

His marriage to Adele Foster, 531 J Ave., Coronado CA 92118, was dissolved in July 1971, and he is survived by his widow Hilda, 3816 Rosemary Way, Oceanside CA 92054; a brother, RAdm. Walter M. Foster USN (Ret.) '30 of Annapolis, Maryland; a son and a stepdaughter; and three sisters.

JERRY CURTIS SOUTH '31 RAdm. Jerry Curtis South USN (Ret.) died on 24 September 1981.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Arkansas, he was graduated with the Class of 1931 and ordered to sea in a career that included service in battleshijjs, cruisers, destroyers, destroyer tenders, and a survey group in the Bahamas in 1939. He also attended postgraduate school at Annapolis, was with the military aid group to Turkey, served on the staff of SACLANT, and had duty as ComDesRon NINETEEN. He also served as chief of staff to commander anti-submarine defense force in the Atlantic then had duty in Washington with the office of the Chief of Naval Operations on the ship's characteristic board. He was transferred to the retired list in 1959. While on active duty he was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V. After retirement. Admiral South was active for the Naval Academy Foundation Trust, and he was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

He was predeceased by his wife Sitter in 1978 and is survived by a son, two daughters and a stepdaughter, and ten grandchildren.

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WILLIAM JOSEPH DIMITRIJEVIC '32 Capt. William Joseph Dimitrijevic USN (Ret.) died on 23 September 1981 in Annapolis, Maryland, after an automobile accident near his home in Churchton. Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 25 September.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Ohio, he was graduated with the Class of 1932 and proceeded to sea in MARYLAND, followed by service in AUGUSTA, flagship of the Asiafic Fleet.

Thirty months later he joined the destroyer FARRAGUT, then attended postgraduate school in Annapolis before being ordered to the recommissioning detail for the destroyer BUCHANAN and a tour of neutrality patrol in the Caribbean.

He later attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study meteorology, then was ordered to the first "Baby Flattop," LONG ISLAND (CVE-1), and was on board when the ship delivered the Marine Air Group into the Guadalcanal operation. Later wartime assignments included duty in the Aleutians and orders as officer in charge of the Joint Army-Navy Weather Central in Alaska, as well as further duty as aerologist on the staff of FairWing FOUR at Attu.

The end of hostilities found him on the staff of Commander Seventh Amphibious Force in the Philippines, and he then had orders to the Commander Amphibious Force, Atlantic. He later taught at the General Line School in Newport, then had command of the destroyer STEINAKER. After attending the Naval War College, he served on the staff in the strategic intelligence section, then returned to sea as commanding officer of MONTAGUE, then went to the staff of CinCLant Fleet in 1953.

He was transferred to the retired list in 1962 and settled in Southern Maryland. While on active duty he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, and foreign decorations. He was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Army-Navy Country Club.

He is survived by his widow Gwendolyn, 5727 Blaine Rd., Churchton MD 20733; a brother and an aunt.

GEORGE SCRUGGS BULLEN '34 Capt. George Scruggs Bullen USN (Ret.) died on 20 October 1981 in McLean Virginia. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Ft. Myer Chapel on 26 October followed by interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Louisiana, he was graduated with the Class of 1934. His service prior to World War 11 included battleships, destroyers, and cruisers. During the war he served as air defense officer USS PENSACOLA and gunnery officer USS SANTA FE, for

which service he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He later had command of LEONARD F .

MASON, command of Destroyer Division 42, and command of MULIPHEN. His shore assignments included the Bureau of Naval Personnel, student at the National War College, aide to the Under Secretary of the Navy, and Navy Liaison officer to Congress, from which post he was transferred to the retired list.

He later was legislative director of the National Federation of Independent Business, a smallbusiness association, and a member of the advisory committee to the Senate Select Committee on Small Business. He also was an associate of Panorama Realtors in McLean.

He was married to Elizabeth IsabeU Korral of San Francisco in Manila, P.L in 1937; she predeceased him in May of this year. He is survived by a son, George S. Jr.; a daughter Trudy

Milcent; a sister, Margaret Bartram, and his twin brother, Capt. Jake Bullen USN (Ret.) also of the Class of 1934.

JAMES JEFFERIES LYNN III '71 Lt. James Jefferies Lynn III USNR died on 18 August 1981 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of South Carolina, he was a member of the 11th Company as a midshipman, then joined the destroyer RICHARD E . KRAUSE upon graduation, later serving in MANLEY unfil he resigned his commission in the regular service in 1976. In civilian life he was employed by the Duke Power Company as a mechanical engineer, then in 1980 decided to enter the graduate seminary program at the Columbia Graduate School of Bibles and Missions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the graduate arm of Columbia Bible College. He had considered rejoining the Navy as a chaplain after graduation. He was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Associafion.

He is survived by his widow Ann, 7103 Frost Ave., Lot 19, Columbia SC 29203; and a daughter, Anna McLaurin, five.

KENNETH JAMES WESSEL '72 LCdr. Kenneth James Wessel USN was kiUed in an aircraft accident on 28 September 1981 when his UH-IN Huey helicopter which was on a training mission from the amphibious assault ship INCHON crashed off Virginia Beach, Virginia. Three other crewmen were rescued. Memorial services were held on 3 October in Norfolk.

Kenneth James Wessel Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of New Jersey, he was graduated with the Class of 1972 and after sea duty was ordered to flight training. After designation as naval aviator he became a helicopter pilot.

He is survived by his widow, the former Mary Ann Riley of Newark, Delaware, and three children; his parents, LCol. (USAF Ret.) and Mrs. Carl Wessel of Ocean City, New Jersey; four brothers and a sister.

DAVID RICHARD TRUNDY '78 First lieutenant David Richard Trundy USMC was killed in an AH-IT (Cobra) crash near Cherry Point, North Carolina, on 18 September 1981.

Appointed to the Naval Academy after attending the Air Force Academy Prep School, Dave was assigned to the 26th Company. He was an active member of the Officers' Christian Fellowship, which is where he met his future wife, Kim Glover.

He was selected as the 2nd Set Brigade Commander and received the Class of 1897 award and a Marine Corps commission upon graduation.

After attending Basic School in Quantico, he reported to flight school and selected helicopter training. He received his wings on 18 July 1980 and was selected to fly the AH-IT Cobra, reporting aboard HMA-269 in September 1980, The accident occured while returning ftom a night ordnance mission.

He is survived by his wife Kim, c/o Jack C. Glover, 522 Dinwoody Circle, Riverton WY 82501; a daughter, Beth; and his parents BGen. (USMC) and Mrs. Richard T. Trundy.

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