~heM0 cR-up-U-.S. Naval Amphibious Training Base

VOL. 3-NO. 2 FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 25 FEBRUARY, 1944

New Buildings Will Improve Base Facilities Ensign Howe, Formerly

Of Sand ;R, Is Missing Word that Ensign Kenneth Eu­

gene (Rip) Howe, USNR, Navy Cross wearer, formerly attached to the USNATB here, is officially missing in action in the European theatre, ha s been received here.

Ensign Howe earned the Navy Cross for bravery in action in the North African landings in 1942, and it was presented to him, and to five other ensigns similarly dec­orated at ceremonies held here last May at Jaycee field.

Ens. Kenneth E. Howe, _DSNR

Ensign Howe (then a chief spec­ialist just returned from North Af­rica) reported to the Base here with the first Scout and Raider de­tachment on 18 Jan. 1943. He was commissioned while here, and re­ceived his decoration from Capt. C. Gulbranson, USN, Commanding Officer, at the public ceremonies.

Assigned to duty elsewhere on 8 May 1943, he was detached here at that time. Unmarried, Ensign Howe is the son of Mrs. Grace C. Howe, of Holliday, Mo.

-l-USNATB+ General Eisenhower: "One thing

I ca·n tell you. We will win the war in Europe in 1944."

TOUR BASE ACTIVITIES IN JEEP

Commodore L ee P. Johnson, USN, (center) Comander Amphibious Training Command, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, praised the USNATB as the "snappiest and smcvrtest Base we have" on a Fort Pierce insvection. Seated at left in the jeep in which they toured the Base •on a part of the inspection is Capt. C. Gulbranson, USN, Command­ing Officer. At the wheel is Lt. (jg) Albert C. Hufford, (CEC) USNR, Resident Officer-in-Charge of Construction.

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Commodore Praises Personnel

Recent demonstrations here at the U. S. Naval Amphib­ious Training Base, which high ranking Army and Navy officers attended, is the occasion for official praise for Capt. C. Gulbranson, USN, Base Commanding Officer, as received from Commodore Lee P. Johnson, USN, Commander Amphib­ious Training Command, U. S. Atlantic Fleet.

"The Force Commander desires to express his apprecia­tion of tJhe thoroughness and efficiency'' with which the program was conducted here, Commodore Johnson's official letter said. 1

"The arrangements made for the convenience and com­fort of the observers left nothing to be desired. All visitors were much impressed with the courtesy, helpfulness, military bearing and smartness of all officers and men, both Army and Navy, a:ttached to the Base, whether or not they were connected with the demonstrations," it continued.

I ·­laundry, Supply Units Now Under

Construction The U. S. Naval Amphibious

Training Base is teeming with con­struction these days as many new improvements are planned for the Base personnel. Progress is not­ed in the building of a laundry, an addition to the Medical Dispen­sary, three Supply Department units and tent structures on Cause­way I sland, all in the interest o.f bettering facilities, it was an­nounced by Capt. C. Gulbranson, USN, Commanding Officer.

The new laundry will be modern­ly equipped with pressers, mangle, driers, sewing machines and other machinery to provide adequate fa­cilities for officers and men of the Base. This will come under the direction of the Ship's Service Off­icer, Lt. A. J. Daley, USNR.

Work has begun also on the ad­dition to the Medical Dispensary. This will be built of concrete blocks and will house a patients' ward, medical storeroom, doctor's office,

I (Continued on Page 4) +us NAT 8 +

New Recreation Hall Will Be Turned Over

To City By March 10 Fort Pierce's $50,000 community.

servicemen's recreation building will be ready for delivery by the contract date, 10 March, City Man· ager D. 0. McDougald has been in­formed.

The city is planning a double dedication to mark the occasion. One night's program wi'll be devot­ed to the public, during which the townspeople will be given an OP· portunity to inspect the new build· ing; and the other will be given over to the official turning over of the building to the USO and ser­vicemen for the duration.

"America's secret weapon is not a new gun or a new plane. It is America's magnificent youth. And how they are risin to the occasion will astonish everyone "-COMDR. GENE TUNNEY, USNR.

PAGE TWO THE MOCK-UP ~5 FEBRUARY, 1944

United States Naval AmvhibiousTHE MOCK-UP Training Base, Fort Pierce, Fla.

VOLUME 3 25 FEBRUARY, 1944 NUMBER 2

THE MOCK-UP, the publication of the U. S. Naval Amphibious Training Base, Fort Pierce, Fla., is published Friday of each week and is distributed without charge to the personnel of all activities.

COMMANDING OFFICER CAPT. C. GULBRANSON, U. S. Navy EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMDR. JOHN G. FARNSWORTH, U.S.N.R. EDITORIAL ADVISOR LT. C. HERSCHEL SCHOOLEY, U.S.N.R. EDITOR LT. (JG) WALTER F. HEALY, U.S.N.R. PHOTOGRAPHER LT. (JG) JACK B. FOSTER, U.S.N.R.

CORRESPONDENTS-Ensign R. England, USNR, Small Boat Camp No. 1; Ben Pope, CSp, Recreation Office; J. E. Jackson, CS'P, Beach Party School; Tim Kite, S2c, CMB Unit No. 570; R. E. Winn, RM2c, Scouts and Raiders School.

This paper is printed in the inter- ~~~J?r.ii]iJ! est of the personnel and will wel­come all contributions and criti­cisms from members of the Base. United States Naval Amphibious Training Base, Fort Pierce, Fla.

All pictures are official U. S. Navy Photos unless otherwise designated. The MOCK-UP receives Camp Newspaper Service material. All corres­pondence, contributions and matters concerning this publication should be addressed to the MOCK-UP, Public Relations Office, USNATB, Fort Pierce, Florida.

'Going Home for G-ood' There being fewer subjects dearer to most of us than

how soon we are going to be relieved and sent home after the present skirmish is "soothed down," it is very good news that somebody is working on the problem.

We ought not to raise our hopes that the news means that we can start packing up now, however. To begin with, we haven't quite got the skirmish "soothed"-and even after we do, just from reading the story we might be able to gather the idea that demobilization will take a little while on its own.

It's something like the difference between the new-fang­led word "demobilization" itself and the old-fashioned one they must have used after some of the earlier wars when they just plain told the men to "git!" It's faster to say "git!'' than "demobilization," and it 's easier to "git" than to be demobil­ized. But "gitting" had its problems; where'd you go, what would you do, and with what? Nice and spirited, that "git!", but a little un~cientific and inefficient. Planning sound dull, and "demobilization" is too big a word and too complex-sound­ing, and probably even a little detached and unsympathetic. But if it gets results, maybe it will be worth it.

Of course, not .everyone is going to think so. A lot of us are going to be so itching to "git" that we'll be willing to forget all about the problems we'll have to face for just one good look at home; and if we're held around waiting to be "demobilized" we'll stew and gripe, and miss the whole point; even if it takes longer, it's in our own interest.

A lot of good brains are thinking about us and looking after us. We '11 be smart if we don't let impatience mess up plans that will pay off well in the long run.

TASK COMMANDER

Rear Adm. Alan G. Kirk, USN Veteran of Allied landings in North Africa and Siciliy, Rear Admiral Kirk has been na?ned Commander of Anierican Task Force in British waters. He was former Commande1· of amphibi­ous forces of Atlantic fleet.

NEWLYWEDS •

Meet the bride and bridegroom. E. E. Wiseman SF3c, of the Scouts and Raider School, took for his bride the former Lillian Storrnan at a recent ceremony here.

How would you look in a dress? See the Recreation Officer. He has some special costumes in mind for you to appear in Base amateur revue.

RAY C. KNEELAND NEW USO DIRECTO·R

Former School Teacher As­signed to Second Street

USO Club L'eadership

Ray C. Kneeland , director at the Second Street USO Club, has as­sumed his new duties and is mak­ing a study of the club's activities before advocating any changes if any. Miss Betty Mumpower will continue to serve as program direc­tor.

Mr. Kneeland, formerly a teach­er for 23 years in the School of In­dustrial Arts in Trenton, N. J., long lias been active in church and recreation work. He attended the USO School in New York City and received his field tr.aining in Pen­sacola, Fla., before being assigned to Fort Pierce.

He has one son, Paul, a member of the .armed forces, and two daughters, Ruth, in high school, and Betty, grade school. Mr. Knee­land succeeds Curren A. Farmer, who was transferred to USO duty elsewhere.

+US NAT 8 •!•

Former Church Member Writes to Base Chaplain

Chaplain Phillip Johnson, USNR, found special pleasure in a letter he received from a former mem­ber of his church at Quincy, Ill., the writer now being a storekeep­er at the Naval Training School in Toledo, 0. 0. L. Campbell, SK3c, wrote in part the following letter to Chaplain Johnson after seeing his picture in the anniver­sary edition of the USNATB news­paper: Dear Chaplain Johnson:

As editor of the "Keynoter" of Toledo Naval Training School, I receive the exchange papers from other Naval activities. For some time I have noticed articles in the "MOCK-UP" from your base and have noticed your name. Naturally I had wondered if it might be the same Phillip Johnson who had held the pastorate of the Central Bap­tist Church at Quincy, Ill.

Today, upon receipt of the "MOCK-UP" I came across your picture and was assured that the co-incidence that I had suspected was a reality. There is a certain thrill about seeing someone you know in the Navy even if they are a long way off from your own activity, so I was happy to learn that it was really you who had been writing the articles that I' have been reading in the "MOCK­UP."

Trusting that this will refresh your memory of Quincy days and that I may have the pleasure of a word from you, I remain,

Sincerely, 0. L. CAMPBELL, SK3c.

25 FEBRUARY, 1944 THE MOCK-UP PAGE THREE

Post Office Crew l{eeps Men of Base in Touch With Homes

THE POST OFFICE CREW-This staff of USNATB men handles Tapp, F. H. Stolp, G. E. Hartley, Sgt. J. F. Foley, USA, W. Myers, the vast amount of mail received by men of the BMe every day. D. B. McDonald, J. E. Litavec, J. J. Cuevas, W. T. Pell, A . W. Sel­Lt. (jg) Jack B. Foster is the Postal Officer in charge. He is pic­ :~er, V. P. Pinnell, F. W . Lisowski, C. B. Coleman, W. L. Sanies, G. tiired on the extreme right. The ?nen, all mail specialists, are, left H. Weber, L. T. McDaniels, and Lt. (jg) Foster. to right, J. F. Shea, M. M. Abel, A. P. Moseder, W. H. Chaney, J. A.

Marine Corps Gazette Starts Overseas Edition The monthly Marine Corps Ga­

zette, Marine pl·ofessional maga­zine, has begun publication of an overseas eciition for official distribution to Marine units on foreign duty, ship's detachments and marines in naval hospitals and isolated posts. Distribution, beginning with the January 1944 issue, is on the basis of one copy for every 20 enlisted men.

+USNATB+ Honorary Retired List Service

Is Credited Toward Medal

Service on the honorary retired list of the Naval Reserve now is credited toward eligibility for the Naval Reserve Medal, under a re­cent JAG decision.

The decision, based on Public Law No. 785 of 2 December 1942, provides that inactive service as a commissioned officer on the hon­orary retired list may be counted for longevity credit when such of­ficer is ordered to active duty.

In view of this decision and the fact that an officer of the honor­ary retired list is subject to call to active duty in time of war or emer­gency at the discretion of the Sec­retary of the Navy, inactive ser­vice on the ho'norary retired list is now counted towards eligibility for the award of the Naval Reserve •Medal and stars in the same man­

CALENDAR CUTIES ARE PERENNIAL PIN-UPS 2 Men From 299th Take

Date Darlings ­Most popular face on the wall of all time was "Drearn Girl" of '24 (below.) Favorite of 1944 is the "Yankee Doodle Girl," a score of years later.

Keep Billeting Officer Informed of Vacancies

Brides at Rituals Here

Two enlisted men of the 299th Engineer Combat Battalion were married at recent ceremonies by Chaplain W. J. Spinney.

Pvt. Robert J. Brown, USA, took for his bride Miss Eleanor M. Kasprzyk at a ceremony in St. Anastasia Church. George Walsh and Helen Conley were the attend­ants.

In St. Anastasia Rectory, Pvt. John Denk was married to Lita Irene Nelson of Wausau, Wis. At­tendants were Mr. and Mrs. I'. L. Creed.

~LIFE SAVERS< ·

PARTLY CHARGED .batteries freeze nnd burst at moderate temperatures and can thus render a vehicle useless when it is needed the most. Batteries should be checked regularly as fully charged ones can stand temperatures of

~ as there is a heavy demand for -~;rooms and apartments in this area. A TIRE blowout can cause serious de-When you are preparing to vacate lays as well as fatal injuries. Vehicle

ner as service on the active list of 1drivers should be careful of rocks. ruts, quarters kindly notify the Billet­The Billeting Officer, Ensignthe Naval Reserve. 'and stumps as there is a critical tire Leon S. Friedman, is urging offi­ ing Officer so that others will shortage. Good casing can be recapped+USNATB+ cers and men of this command to have an opportunity to re.nt the and used again.

Have yfJu written home lately? keep him posted' on renta\ vacancies place.

PAGE FOUR THE MOCK-UP 25 FEBRUARY, 1944

NEW BUILDINGS TO I 'THE SULLIVANS' COMING TO RECREATION HALL NEXT WEE/(

IMP,ROVE FACILITl'ES (Continued from Page 1)

lavatory, duty office room, galley and mess hall for corpsmen.

Three Supply Units Three storehouses are under con­

struction. One unit will comprise a GSK and general office as well as a private office for the Supply Officer, Lt. Clark Dunn, USN. There will be two warehouses, one for general materials and another for building wares and a paint locker. Each will be equipped with platforms for trucking.

Contractors are carrying on these jobs under the guidance of Lt. (jg) A. C. Hufford, Resident Officer­in-Charge of Construction.

A number of new tent frames are being built under the direction 1

of Lt. (jg) A. J. Snook, First Lieutenant of the Base. These will be assigned to quarter attack boat camp personnel. I

There are now four attack boat camps. Camp Number One is in charge of Ensign C. M. Crowell; Two, Ensign Robert McFall; Three, Lt. (jg) J. C. Lovell, and Four, Ensign R. L. Boone.

-1-USNATB+

AMPIDBIOUS AMPHIBOLOGY

"Well chosen words" aren't al­ways that.

When money talks-it usually sez : "Good-bye."

One fault with chicken soup is that too often it is that in name only.

Shaving isn't easy, but neither is grow'ing a beard.

Use your pin money for bond money.

Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you-you won't have long to wait.

Adolph's postwar hopes grow dimmer and dimmer. Someone has invented an automatic paper-hang­ing machine.

Speaking of the hardships of war on the home front, Miami is offering handpainted neckties for $20 per.

One officer sai:d that men have more prestige than women. For the sake of his own hide, we'll keep him nameless.

The Nazi high command pre­sumably doesn't feel high.

When the Fort Pierce shoe shine boy asked Mellem if he wanted a brush off, Mellem replied, "No thanks, my wife's been a bit peeved at me and she has given me the brush off for a week now."

"SULLIVAN BROTHERf3"-These five young trayed on tlie screen respectively by Eddie Ryan, screen actors depict the five S iulivan brothers George Offe1·man, Jarnes Cardwell, John Alvin, who lost their lives in the sinking of the U.S.S. and John Campbell. The film, also featuringJuneau. Pictured here are (left to right) Al, Jo e, Anne Baxter, will be shown at the Recreation George, Matt, and Frank Sullivan as they are por- Hall next Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

HERE'S THE 'WHATTA WOMAN' WEEK'S USO CALENDAR

OF EVENTS SECOND STREET CLUB TENTH STREET CLUB

TODAYTODAY 1230-Basketball, Legion Hall 2000-Social hour, informal dan­1900-Letter recordings, Methodist cing

Church 2015--0pen house. 1930-0pen house, singing, games, SATURDAY

refreshments, Presbyterian 1500-0pen House Church 2030-Social Dance, Orchestra

SATURDAY SUNDAY 1900-Letter recordings, Methodist 0800-Breakfast at the Club

Church 1600-Symphonic recording 2000-0pen House. 2015-Telephone call award. 2030-Song Fest. 2030-Movies.

SUNDAY MONDAY 0900-Java Club 2000-Social hour and games1100-Church Services TUESDAY 1900-Evening recordings 1900-Letter Recordings.

MONDAY 2030-Coast Guard dance. 1930-Waltz Time WEDNESDAY 2030-Square Dance, Legion Hall. 2000-Dancing lessons.

TUESDA·Y THURSDAY 1230-Basketball, Legion Hall 2030-Dance, Camp Murphy Or­1930-Learn to dance, Legion Hall chestra. 2030-Dance at Legion Hall +USNATB+

WEDNESDAY Officers Invited to1230-Basketball, Legion Hall 1400-Tea Time, Woman's Club Four Arts Program 2000-Recreational hour, refresh-

Army and Naval officers on dutyments, Methodist Church at this command have a special in­

THURSDAY vitation to attend the officers' 2000-Finger Painting dance sponsored by the Society of PIN-UP-New York se1·vicemen

+USNATB+ the Four Arts, Royal Palm Way, voted Actress Rosalind Russell Palm Beach, on the coming Satur- (above) "whatta Wl'>man"---a pin-CAN YOU SING OR DANCE? day evening. Mrs. Joseph F. Guns- _u.:...p-'g""i_·r_l_a_n_d--"f_u_ll.:.y_clo_t_h_ed_.___

If you can the Recreation Officer ter, chairman, announced that the Premier Stalin: "Without Amer­is anxious to hear from you. See committee would be happy to have ican production the United Nations }l.im at the Recreation Hall. USNATB officers attend'. could never have won the war."

25 FEBRUARY, 1944 THE MOCK-UP PAGE Fl'VE

NAVAL AMPHIBOUS FORCES TO FORE IN 1944 80,000 Landing Craft

Will be Constructed, Personnel Expanded

Foreshadowing future amphibious operations of great size and im­portance, the Navy will expand its present landing-craft fleet of 20,­000 to a vast armada of 80,000 units, it was disclosed recently by Rear Admiral Edward L. Coch­rane, USN, chief of the Bureau of Ships.

At the same time expansion of amphibious personnel, already pro­ceeding at a rapid clip, will mount accordingly, with future officers and crews for landing craft pour­ing into Amphibious Training Bas­es from such sources as midship­men's schools, V-7, V-12, Diesel schools, and boot camps and spec­ia.lists' schools throughout the country, as well as from the ranks of officers back from combat areas.

About 25 per cent of the Navy's ship construction funds for 1944 will be spent for landing craft. Cooperating with the Navy's pro­gram, the War Production Board has given top priority to the con­struction of landing craft.

Fleet of 80,000 Admiral Cochrane tevealed that

20,000 landing craft, ranging from the 450-foot dock ship to the am­phbiian tractor (alligator) have been produced, at a cost of $1,500,­000,000, exclusive of ordnance. Some 25,000 additional craft are on order, authorization is pending for 20,000 more, and construction of about 15,000 miscellaneous small craft, rubber boats, rafts, etc., is planned. This would give the Navy a landing craft fleet of 80,000 units.

Admiral Cochrane also revealed that production of "alligators," amphibious troop-carrying tractors, will be stepped up as a result of the lessons learned in the Gilbert Islands invasion. When the coral reefs surrounding Tarawa prevent­ed ordinary landing barges from reaching the beaches, the "alli­gators" rode over the barriers and brought marine reinforcements, he said.

"If it hadn't been for amphibi­ous tractors," Admiral Cochrane said, "it would have been far worse. Those 'alligators' can take swamps, rivers and anything else in their stride."

Some of the new "alligators," he said, are designed to carry car­go as well as troops ashore from transports and up on the beaches. Others will have gun turrets and field howitzers to cover landings -with gunfire.

At present the Navy is building about 15 distinct types of landing

AMPHIBIANS PRIDE IN 'WATER BUFFALO' AND 'DUCK'

J .. the "Duck," is the light in the eyes of Lt. J. A.These are the genuinely amphibious vehicles of Schwartza, 0-in-C in charge of the DUKW school.Uncle Sam's Armed Forces, at home on land or The Duck came into its own in the Sicily landings, sea. The LVT(2), above, is the new model some­and is now the pride of Army-Navy commandstimes dubbed the "water buffalo" and is the craft in the Mediterranean theater. the Marines swear by after wide use in the South

Pacific. Below, the DUKW, affectionately called

craft. On 1 December, 67 ship­ war developments, but the major­ Many of the officers will be former

yards and plants were construct­ ity of the different types had to warrants of long experient!e; they ing the craft, and Admiral Coch­ will be given opportunities for am­be specially developed to meet the rane predicted that eventually phib training and, if able to demon­

demands of the rapidly changingthe work will be spread among strate their capabilities, will be

situations in World War II."20,000 to 30,000 subcontractors. given opportunities to command

Officers for the expanded am­ and a commensurate increase inVariety of Types phib program will come from many rank.

"The tremendous numbers and sources. Some of them will be Perhaps the largest source of varieties of landing craft,'' Ad­ officer personnel who, as junior new officers will be the midship­miral Cochrane said, "are required officers aboard landing craft, have men's schools-Columbia, Notre to cover the various conditions already had experience in Euro- Dame, Northwestern-which will under which the war is being Pean and Asiatic operations, and d t f th · l"fi d dnt on sen mos o eir qua i e gra ­tfought around the world. Each who are ra~e~ as compe e ' up uates to one or another of the type has its special use. A few further trammg, to assume com-of these are the results of pre­ mand of their own landing craft. J (Continued on Page 12)

PAGE SIX THE MOCK-UP 25 FEBRUARY, 1944

FORE AND AFT VIEWS OF BEAUTIFUL AUD lTORIUM IN USNATB RECREATION HALL !

RECR;EATION HALL AUDITORIUM-Fore and aft views of the screen films here. The left photo shows the stage and screen while beautiful wuditorium of the USNATB Recreation Hall are shown the other picture shows the rear of auditorium where the projection abov'e. The auditorium has a seating capacity of more than 1,000 room and entering doors are located. The floor is elevated to a and twice nightly capacity audiences witness some of the latest degree that the screen can be viewed easily by all spectators.

MUSTERING-OUT PAY PROC,EDURE ADOPT'ED

War and Navy Departments Agree on Plan of Payment

To Eligible Veterans

The War and Navy Departments have agreed on a plan for making mustering-out payments to eligible veterans of the war who have been discharged or released from ac­tive duty under honorable condi­tions since 6 Dec. 1041.

Veterans to be eligible for the mustering-out payment must have been honora.bly discharged or re­leased from active service . on or after 7 Dec. 1941, from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard or one of -the components thereof, including the female re­serve in each branch of the ser­vice. Only those members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps who were discharged under honor­able conditions on a.ccount of dis­ability are entitled to payment.

Since 6 Dec. 1041, there have been approximately 1,300,000 dis­charges or releases from active duty from all of the services.

The bill provides for payment of $100 to veterans with less than 60 days' active service; those with active service of 60 days or more and with no foreign service are entitled to $200, payable in <two monthly installments of $100; and veterans with service of 60 days or more and who have had: foreign service will receive $300, payable in three equal monthly install­ments.

A person who becomes eligible for mustering-out payment subse­quent to approval of the law pro­viding for such payment will re-

POOL AND BILLIARD POPULAR SPORTS

POP_ULAR G:!MES are pool and billiard. This view of the rec­reation room in the USNATB Recreation Hall gives an idea of the carefree atmosphere that must prevail here during liberty hours. Ther_e are four streamlined pool and two billiard tables that get _ c_ontinuous use afternoons and evenings. The hall is perfectly lig~ted and th~ latest in recordings from a "juke" box add gaiety to the leisure hours of servicemen.

Command Course For Naval Officers I July

A command course at the Naval War College to begin 1 July is an­nounced. Fifteen officers -0f the regular Navy with rank of lienten­ant commander and above will be admitted, and there will be a pre­paratory course for 50 reserve of­ficers of rank of lieutenant com­mander, lieutenant and lieutenant (jg). Classes will run about five months, and applications are de­sired prior to 15 April.

ceive such payment from the prop­er department without the neces­sity of an application.

LET'S ALL SALUT1E "I was going down the street

recently and passed an Admiral, I saluted him, and he returned it.

Exceptions Listed In Muster-Out Pay Bill

The muster-out-pay bill calls for $300 muster-out pay to overseas veterans, $200 to those serving in the U. S. more than sixty days, $100 to those serving less than sixty days.

Exceptions listed in the bill include:

J 1. Men over 38, released to take civilian jobs.

2. Men retired on service retire­ment pay.

3. Men .and women whose total service was in training programs.

4. Men discharged to enter West Point or Annapolis.

5. Air Corps Reserve officers entitled to a lump sum payment under a 1936 law.

6. Any commissioned officer who remains in service after the end of the 'war emergency period.

+USNATB+

LI. .Comdr. O'Brien Cited For ,Aleutians Campaign Before the entire assembled per­

sonnel of Landing Craft school at Coronado, Calif., Capt. C. E.

It made me feel good. I think he Voegeli, Commanding Officer, pre­cnjoyed it also. It made me mighty sented a citation from the Comman­proud to be in the Navy." This der North Pacific Force to Lt. was a remark made by one of the Comdr. George J. O'Brian, USNR, men here when tel'ling about ' one for outstanding performance in the of his recent liberties. Aleutians.

iM'any officers eagerly antici- Lt. Comdr. O'Brian, former mov­pate the opportunity of returning ie actor, was in command of the a salute because they want to amphibious forces engaged in land­have a chance of getting better ing troops and supplies and the acquainted with the men in the removal of wounded and prisoners Navy. The men in the Navy have on Attu. the same opportunity. +USN A.TB++ u s N A T B + Marine Corps rifle teams have

Rabaul and Kavieng are next captured 15 national champion­on our list. -Rear Adm. Carney. ships since 1903.

25 FEBRUARY, 1944

11 MEN ASSIGNED FOR V-12 COLLEGE TRAINING

Seven Appointed By Base C.O. And Four Others From 1

SeaBee Units

Eleven seamen from various activities at the U. S. Naval Am­phibious Training Base have been assigned to colleges and univer­sities to begin V-12 college train­ing March 1 that will lead to com­missions as ensigns in the U. S. Naval Reserve.

Seven of the young men were named by Capt. C. Gulbranson, USN, Base Commanding Officer, following interviews with finalists from a larger list of applicants considered by the examining board. · Two others were named from each of the SeaBee detachments here.

Capt. Gulbranson expressed con­gratulations to all hands selected, pointed out that many other worthy seamen could not be included in the present quota, a·nd emphasized the opportunity that lies ahead in the training the V-12 will re­ceive.

Four selected are from Camp One: Alphonse J. Stanczyk, Mo­MM2c, Bridgeport, Conn., to Tu­lane University; William E. John­son, MoMM2c, Duquesne, Pa., and John F. McKinnon, Slc, High Point, N. C., both to Cornell Uni­versity, and Willard J. Runyan, McMM2c, - Carbondale, Ill., to the University of South Carolina.

William S. Conlon, Cox, Camp Two, Bedford, Ind., to the Uni­versity of North Carolina; Ralph N. Samppala, MMlc, of M and R, Palmer, .Mich., will go to Holy Cross, and Richard W. Shaw, GM2c, Naval Demolition, to Duke Uni­versity.

From the SeaBee 1011 Detach­ment, Paul C. Swartze, MM2c, of Denver, will attend the Univer­sity of Colorado, and Eugene S. Caldwell, SF3c, of San Francisco, is assigned to Cal. Tech. From the CSMU 570, Roy E. Simonds, MM3c, of Newell, S, D., also assigned to Cal. Tech, while Karl Wilsman, MM3c, of Detroit, will attend Northwestern University.

+USNATB+

Navy May Apply For Suspended Compensation

Any person who, upon enlistment or appointment in the armed serv­ives of the United States, sus­pended his or her rights to gov­ernment compensation or pension paid on account of the death or disability of another person, now may apply for resumption of such payments. Although a person on active duty cannot receive more than one award from the govern­ment for his or her own service, he or she now may receive an award (in addition to his or her own

THE MOCK-UP PAGE S•EVEN

SEA.BEES SELECTED FOR V-12 TRAINING Enlisted Personnel May Be Interchanged

Between Shore, Sea To expedite the relief of enlist­

ed men who have been on sea duty for more than 18 months, the in­terchange of enlisted personnel be­tween the forces afloat and the shore establishments has been authorized.

BuPers announced on 4 June 1943 the establishment of a policy for rotating duty of enlisted per­sonnel who have been performing hazardous duty aboard ship and at outlying stations. Eighteen months was specified in such duty as the mm1mum, after which men are considered available to return to the U. S. for a maximum of 30 days rehabilitation leave, if prac­ticable, and assignment to duty. Such duty may be either in shore establishments or in nucleus crews of new ships.

CONGR.A.TULATIONS are in order for this pair of SeaBees on Men in the First to Eighth Nav­duty with Construction Battalion No. IOI! as they were selected al Districts will be interchangedfrom the unit as the quota from that activity to attend a college with the Atlantic Fleet, while thoseV-12 training program which will lead to a commission in the U. S.

Naval Reserve. They are Eugene S. Caldwell SF8c of San Fran­ in the Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth and cisco, Calif., and Paul C. Swartze MM2c, of Denver, Colo. They Thirteenth Naval Districts will be will leave for college in March. relieved by men from the Pacific

Fleet. This will apply to all ratings except musicians and hospitalThe Wolf by Sansone corpsmen,

~':'. Hawaii) +USNATB+

ABSENTEE VOTING FOR SERVICEMEN

Acting on the request of the Council of State Governments, the War and Navy Departments have prepared a statement on "Prac­tical Aspects of Cooperation by Army and Navy in voting by Ab­sentee Servicemen during "\Var time," according to Camp News­paper Service.

"The policy of the Army and Navy is to assist and encourage servicemen to vote, so far as prac­icable and compatible with military operations. Nothing must interfere with the service's primary obli­gation to wage victorious war," the statement said.

The statement outlined the li­mitations placed by war conditions on the Army and Navy in carry­ing out requirements of the law_ among men and women abroad. It recommended that ballots be mail­ed servicemen overseas at least 45 days before the election and to servicemen within the U. S. at

"Look at the guitar-only three strings!" least 30 days before that date. 4USNATB+

V-12 TO CONTINUE will consist of two games every Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs,Intramural Basketball Wednesday, Thursday and Friday chief of the Bureau of Personnel,

Games Being Conducted evening at Legion Hall. The first declared "the Navy Department .:ontest begins at 1900 sharp and has no plans to discontinue its

.A. USNATB intramural basket­ the second follows at 2030. college training program."ball league has been started. Eight This is a round robin schedule Admiral Jacobs said his bureau teams have entered. The schedule in which every team plays every. has recently received a number of active duty pay) based on the 0ther team once. Prizes will be inquiries concerning reports that death or disability of another per­ awarded to the winners and the the Navy College pro~am may be son. runner-up team. Istopped.

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371 Enlisted Men Receive Advancements to Next Higher Rates MEN ARE COMPLIMENTED

FOR INTEREST MANIFEST IN THEIR ASSIGNMENTS

Capt. C. Gulbranson, USN, Com­manding Officer, once more has nothing but praise for the men Ul"der his command and in a mem­orandum to all activities congratu­lated the men who recently were promoted in rate. Three hundred and 71 were advanced to the next higher rates.

The Commanding Officer not only pointed out the benefits de­rived by the men in their own in­terest but also the fact the better educated they are in Navy work the more value they are to the service. He praised their ambition and the interest they have mani­fest in their assigments.

The following named men were rated as of the period between 16 January and the 31st:

Alford John S. to SF2c, Anto­soia F MoMMlc,

Basilone A. J. Cox, Birnie J. L. MoMM3c, Bishop R. L. MoMMlc, Blair R. S. GM3c, Boice H. W. MoMtM3c, Bowden J. A. BM2c, Bowser H. P. SF2c, Bridge J. J. MoMM2c, Brown A. M:oMMlc, Buehler D. V. MoMM2c, Burch C. H. MoMM3c, Bylina F. Cox.

Campbell R. E. MoMM2c, Car­roll A. C. Cox, Chapman R. M. MoMM3c, Cogan R. C. MoMM3c, Conn J . P. Slc, Courtney J. J. SF2c.

Deegan M. W. MoMM3c, Dion R. C. MoMM3dc, Donegan J . E. Cox, Donnelly J. J. QM2c, Dra­bant L. Cox, Dwight N. P. MoM­M2c.

Engle G. L. MoMM2c, Esry C. C. MoMMlc, French J. D. MoM­M2c. .

Galligan C. B. MoMM3c, Ge brian M. G. MoMM3c, George H. M. CWT (PA), Gizowski E. M:. Jr. Cox, Goode J. MoMM3c, Gor­such J. H. MoMM2c, Greenawalt M. A. SM3c, Grossman A. G l\foMM2c.

Haber F. Cox, Hahn M. Flc, Hanner F. C. SF2c, Hassenfelt R. H. MoMM3c.

Jackson J. H. Cox, Johnson C. S. GM2c, Johnson V. H. Cox.

Kenerson J. L. QM2c, Kfo~y L. J. SM2c, Kinter J. G. BM2c, Kolsom P. R. MoMM3c.

Lane D. T. BM2c, Langhauser D. K. MoMM3c, Leech H. W. MoMM3c, Leifer G. R. MoMM2c, Legitt F. C. MoMM3c, Lockhart G. C. MoMM2c, Luisi V. G. Cox.

Maniscalco J. H. EM3c, Markus­sen D. H. Cox, Martin R. L. Cox, Mathes M. P. tMoMM3c Mattera R. S. SF3c, McArthur A. B. Cox, McClelland M. E. MoMM3c, Mc­Ghee R. T. Ptr3c, Mcinally D. G. MoMM3c, McLean R. C. F2c Mc­N eal W. E. MoMM2c, Miller G. Y. Y2c, Mitchell A. SC2c, Moone F. E. MMlc, Morrell J SF2c, Mor­ris C. E. Jr. BM2c.

Parker A. S. MoMMlc, Phillips R. I. SM2c, Pottage C. E. Cox,

ENTERTAINERS WIN AWARDS FOR ACTS AT USO HALL

"GI HASH NIGHT" was observed recently at the prizes. At left are two musicians, Joseph Kishel Tenth Street USO with Navy men competing for Slc and Louis DesGranges Slc. The photo at right the prizes. Each man presented a skit and the shows Director Bernard D. Tierney ·with the tal­audience decided the winners who received cash ented troupers.

Prosser H. P. Cox. Reuterskiold C. H. MoMM3c, Rid­ley B. E. MOIMM3c, Riegner R. R. Cox, Rivelli J. Cox. Rosko S. J. MoMM2c, Rudis J BM2c.

Sartorio A. D. MoMM2c, Scherf A. L. Jr. MoMM2c, Shivar B. L. CM2c, Shufford R. A. Cox, Smith G. E. SM3c, Snow C. J. Cox. Soeck G. P. BM2c, Stauffer .J. E. Cox, Stockton W. T. SF3c, Switzer G. S. Slc.

Tate G. E. Cox. T.omsho E. B. Cox. Trowbrid ge J. H. MoMtMlc.

Usewicz S. A. Cox, Valko A. C. Cox. Varn::tu V. C. Cox.

Wages J. 0. MoMM2c. Walliser C. P. SC(B)2c, Walsh J. P. Cox, Weber N. E. MoMM3c, Wehster C. T. Cox, Wickline F. E. MoMM3c, Willso11 .J. R. MoMM2c. Wilso1 F. R. MoMMlc, Wise T. R. CM2c, Woodruff M. L. Cox.

The following named men were rated effective as of 16 January:

Abernathy P. H . to Flc. Adams L. D. Jr. Slc, Alley A. L. Slc, Ap­olel!"ate G. C. Slc. Athaide E . Slc. Aur1ibert B. B. GMlc, Auston 0 . StM:lc.

Barber B. E. Slc, Barker J. N . 8Flc. Barney E. Slc, Bateman J. V. Slc. B'oehm F. E. A. Slc, Rooth T. Flc, Bos<'h H. P. Slc, Boufveois P. E. MoMM2c, Boy­Ptte R. D. Slc. Brewster P. .J. Ste. Brow H. Slc. Bruce .T. D. MM3c.. Bruce J. L. Slc. Brum­fit>lrl W. P. Sl c, B'uckholdt A. H. MM2c, Burford J. 0. Slc.

Calvert J. M. Slc Cansler F!. J. ~le. CHter J. E. MoMM2c. Cass '1'. G. GMlc. Cassels W. R. Slc, ChapmaJ1 R. L. Mol\KM2c. Christen­«en R. V. SFlc. Chris+inasnn A. M. l<'lc, Clabby W. M. Slc, Coady E. J. Jr. Slc, Coleman A. A. Mo­MMlc, Combs P. H . Slc. Conner G. R. Jr. S1c, Corbin J. G. MM2c. Cotton G. C. MoMMlc. Crawford C. L. Slc, Cremens C. D. Slc, Cross R. M. Jr. Slc, Crum W. Slc.

Dale R. J . Cox, Daniels M. G. Slc Davidson M. N. Slc, Decarr C. E . Slc, Decker J. W. Slc, D'­Hondt R. W. Slc, Dillon L. Slc, Dillon S. A. Jr. Slc, Dull J. Jr. Slc.

Economou N. Slc, Edmunds P. Slc, Edwards J. "C" Slc, Elli E. L. MoMMlc, Ellis P. J. Slc, Elrod A. M. Slc, Erickson E. W. M:o­MM2c, Everette W. A. Slc.

Fagin G. A. CCM(PA), Falassi J . Slc, Futrell Dave L. Slc, Farah J. M. Slc, Finan C. V. Slc, Fland­ers R. F. Slc, Fleck E. B. Slc, Flowe W. C. Slc, Ford J. C. Slc, Frnney J. J. Slc.

Gardiner Gordon G. EM2c, Geb­hardt Leonard D. Slc, Gilley Floyd L~e Slc, Gilmore James StMlc, Givens Walter E. Jr. Slc, Glagola Michael Slc, Gniadek Eugene J. Slc, Gould Donald B. Slc, Grab­owski Donald F. Slc, Greer James H. Slc, Griffith Harlan Slc, Grimm Lawrence L. Slc, Grissom Joseph R. GM2c, Groves Darwin W. Slc.

Hacker Stephen R. Slc, Harden Dewey E. Slc, Harmson Lloyd G. Slc, Harrigan Melvin W. Slc, Harris Howard: N. Slc, Hartlett Merlin C. Slc, Hartley Harry W. Jr. Slc, Haschalk Robert J. Slc, Hause Willard A. Slc Hawk Wil­liam R. Slc, Hawkins' Charles W. Slc, Heath Charles (n) Jr. Slc, Heethuis Harry Slc, Henkleman Richard G. Slc, Hoffman Willard S. Slc, Howell Leonard E. Slc, Huffman Cern J. MMlc, Hughes Truett W. GMlc, Hunt Robert W. Slc, Hyatt Marvin R. Slc.

Islam! Clemente OCS (PA), Ivy James E. Slc.

Jaekle Charles B. GM:2c, Jan­sen William Slc, Jensen Richard G. Slc, Johnson Fred R. Slc. John­son Ralph C. Slc, Johnson Walter E. Cox, Jones Ralph 0. CGM(AA), Jurmann William Slc.

King Cecil E. Slc, King Doug­las E, Slc. King Stanley J. Slc, Kintsler Robert 0. Slc, Kishel

Joseph S. Slc, Kisselburg Charles F. Cox, Kline Lowell W. Slc, Knox Edward R. Slc, Kolano J os­eph T. Slc, Konecy Richard J. Slc, Kraus Charles 0 Slc, Krum Nor­man (n) Cox, Krupinski Ervin M. Slc.

Laba Walter (n) Slc, La Foe Norman J. Slc, Lail Perry James Slc, Lamb Bobby Vernon Slc, Lanier James L. Slc, Leavengood Elmer J. Flc, Lenheave Lawrence

(Continued on Page 9)

BAY STATERS

THREE BAY STATERS look at the "birdie" during the recent Massachusetts patrty sponsored by the Second Street USO Club. Left to right are Mrs. Elinor Meyerson of Brookline, Richart/, Feller QM8c of Brookline and R. E. Meyerson MoMM8c of Lynn, all Massachusetts.

25 FEBRUARY, 1944

RATE PROMOTIONS (Continued from Page 8)

E. Slc, LeVeque Allan George Slc, Lilly Dayton Dolvie Jr. Slc, Little William Jr. Slc, Loach Carroll A. Slc, Lyons George Kelly GMlc­(CB).

Madison James G. Slc, Majko Frauk Joseph Slc, Mallard John Wilton Slc, Malone Robert Stew­ard Slc. Maready Edgar Roe Slc, Mariano Americo F. Slc, Marino Peter John Slc, McCormick Cecil Flc, McDermott Gerald J. Slc, Mc­Gahan Roy Jr. Slc, :McKie George F. Slc, M'cLewee Edward Thomas Slc, Meadows Hershell E Slc, Meeker Solen Donald G Mlc (CB), Meer, Richard M. Slc, Merceurio Joseph N. Slc, Merritt Billy H. Slc. Mikulak George Slc, Mills, George C. Slc, Minoske Joseph Slc, Missele, Fred Francis Slc, Mitchell Robert R. Slc, Mitchell Warren J. GM3c, Montalbano Anthony J . Slc, Montecino Ramon S. Slc.

Nagi William L Slc, Nauman George Charles Slc, Naylor Clif­ford M. Slc, Nebe Robert V. Slc, Nurname John Arthur GM2c(CB), Nee John B. Slc, Nelson Gerald S. Slc, Nelson Melvin L. Jr. Flc, Nesbitt James A. Jr. Flc, Netz Carl Alfred GMlc, Novan George Z. Slc .

Ochs Raymond F. Flc, O'Con­nor, Patrick Slc, Odil Floyd K. Jr. Slc.

Pacler John A. Slc, Pastrick George Slc, Pedziwiatr Edward A. Slc, Perdue Calvin C. Slc, Phil­lips William W. Slc, Poteet Clay­dean (n) GM2c(CB), Powers How. ard Sidney Jr. Slc, Previte Peter E. Slc, Price James William Slc Pringle Shirley Albert Slc, Pugh' Wilbert A. Slc, Purpura Andrew Paul Slc.

Rabe Leslie G. Slc, Racki Paul Joseph Slc, Radford Neil Slc, Ramsay Robert E. Slc, Raven Ralph (n) Jr. Slc, Ray Raymond Glen Slc, Rector Alvin MoMMlc, RichaTds William Bruce GM2c, Ries John Phillip Slc, Ritenour Claude M. Slc, Robertson George T. Slc, Rollins Lewis Alfred Slc, Rose Herbert F. Slc, Royalty Ken­neth Herman Slc, Rynalski Lav­ern J. Slc.

Safrit Henry H. Slc, Schauz Joseph F. Slc, Scibetta Santo Slc, Scott Richard K. Slc, Seibert Clar­ence Lamar GM2c, Seigler R. F. Slc, Shitzer W. M. Slc. Shick G. R. Slc, Shields W. F. Slc, Simp­son J . W. Jr. Slc, Sinclair G. H. Slc, Sink J. E. Slc, Smith C. "B" GMlc, Smithey B. T. EM:lc, Smoke F. V. Jr. Slc, Snyder W W. Sk3c, Sollosi T. Jr. Slc, Stanley D. C. Slc, Steele G. Slc, Sting! R. C. Slc, Stolarz J. P. Slc Sweitzer J. L. Slc, Swisshelni 0. E. Slc, Swope E. E. Slc.

Tarpinian R. E. Slc, Tatem R. D. Slc, Teper F. S. Slc, Thomas E. N. Slc, Thompson E. M. StMlc Thompson W. M. Slc, Thornton R. E. Slc, Thrasher J. Slc, Trac­zyk J. G. Slc, Turner J. C. Slc, Turner N. W. Slc, Twaskas W. E. Slc.

Van Haeren W. W. Jr. Slc, Vermillion R. D. Slc.

Wagner K. C. Ptr2c, Waldum P. T. GM2c, Ward E. A. Slc, Ware E. M. GM2c, Waterfield B.

THE MOCK-UP PAGE NINE

SPARS MAKE FIRST APPEARANCE AT USO DANCE CELEBRATION

HAPPY MOMENTS at the USNATB anniver­sary ball in Legion Hall were enjoyed by these service groups when the SPAR$ made an appear­ance at their first public function here sponsored by the Fort Pierce USO ctibs. The above pictures were taken between dances while the guests were

enjoying refreshments. In the picture at left are Harold Eng MM3c, Doris Ahlstrom SC2c, Betty Fountain Y3c and Robert Vickers Slc. At right are Robert R. Roach, Cox., Ruth Ahlschlager SC3c, Joseph C. Watson SC1c, Alida Jean Buech SK3c, Harriet Spikes SK3c.

'Frisco, Here I Come A lad on one of our destroyers that had been out for

many months lay very ill in the sick bay. His spirit was like a ship tugging at its anchor in a high wind. He was just about ready to let go and sail out into the great beyond.

The doctor spoke about it to the skipper, who asked: "Would a little good news help him, Doc?"

"It might be the tonic which would save him," the doctor replied.

''Then tell him that we are headed for San Francisco, only make him promise not to tell.''

The doctor hurried to the sick bay and whispered the good news into the ears of the lad, who smiled and promised he would not tell a soul. No medicine ever worked so rapidly or effectively. Soon the lad was up and about. There was a song on his lips-he was on his way home! Soon he was back on duty.

When the destroyer came in under the Golden Gate bridge, the 1ad hunted out the doctor. "Sir," he hesitatingly asked, ''would you do a favor for me?"

"Why certainly, son,'' replied the doctor. "What do you wish?"

"Well, sir, I have $500 I wish you would keep for me." "Five hundred dollars!'' exclaimed the doctor in amaze­

ment. "How did you get so much money?" "Well, sir," exclaimed the sailor, "you made me promise

not to tell that we were on our way home-and I didn't. But I bet every guy who would bet with me that we were headed for San Francisco. And, sir, I just cleaned up the ship."

F. Slc, Watson E. K. CGM(AA), Wentland W. A. Slc Whitaker L. Slc, Wickert F. M. Slc, Wilkey J. R. Flc, Williams E. BM2c, W o­lak J. S. Slc, Woodside M. E. Slc, Worek S. E. Slc, Wroczyn­ski J. V. Slc.

Yancey C. R. Flc, Young C. R. Sle.

Zakar J. J. Flc, Zarlenca D. S. Slc, Zelek T. W. Slc, Zengler J. L. Slc. Have you written home lately?

TALENTED SINGER

extraordinary is Gail Landis who has recently joined the top-flight gal singers of the country.

"A good Na"9'y is not a pro­vocative of war. It is the surest guaranty of peace." -THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

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PIA.GE TEN THE MOCK-UP 25 FEBRUARY, 1944

Typical Scenes at Dance Programs Conducted by USO Clubs

POPULAR RECREATION-Typical scenes at USO dance pro­ center picture John E. Smith B.gm 2c andr-Mrs. Smith are shown grams prove the popularity of these events held at the Legion Hall facing the camera. The "jitterbugs" at right are Dorothy Smith and Tenth Street USO Club. The photo at left shows Mrs. Helen and PFC Nutti of the Coast Artillery, visiting serviceman. Several I{irby and J. Koraue Slc, performing intricate dance steps. In the dances are held weekly for the servicemen and their guests.

GANG WAY MATES, HOT STUFF COMING UP Divine Services Sunday

Lt. Phillip Johnson and

Lt. (jg) W. J. Spinney USNR

Base Chaplains

Causeway Island Services PROTESTANT

Recreational Hall 0930 CATHOLIC

Recreational Hall 0730 & 1030

Fort Pierce Churches PROTESTANT

Methodist 1100 & 1930 First Presbyterian 1100 & 1930 Parkview Baptist 1100 & 2000 First Baptist 1100 & 1930 Episcopal - - - - 1100 & 1830 First Christian - - 1100 & 2000 Church of Christ - 1100 & 2000 Church of God - - - 1130

Church of Jesus Christ of Lat­ter Day Saints holds service at Woman's Club, Sunday 1400

CATHOLIC St. Anastasia 0800 & 1000

JEWISH Services Friday at 2000 in Meth­

odist Church Annex, 7th St. and Orange Ave.

Christian Science services at 1100 every Sunday at 111 Orange Ave.; every Wednesday testimon­ial meetings at 2000. For War Worker Tel. 238-J.

SUB LAUNCHINGS PORTSMOUTH, N. H.-Setting

new world's record for simultan­GANG WAY MATES FOR HOT STUFF-These to right, C. P. Walliser SC8c and R. A. Ryan eous submarine launchings, fourare the me1i at Attack Boat Camp One who keep SC8c. Standing are A. Mitchell SC2c, S. R. Ellis new streamlined subs were christ­the men contented in their assignments through SC1c, A. R. Easler SC8c, A. J. Ryan SC2c, H. C.

their stomachs. Pictured are some of the cooks Schmidt SC8c and E. D. Gonzale11 SC2c. ened recently at the Portsmouth snapped before luncheon recently. Kneeling, left Navy Yard.

25 FEJ3RUARY, 1944 THE MOCK-UP PAGE ELEVEN

A series of land-sea man­euvers give soldiers their 'sea­legs' in training here at the U. S. Naval Amphibious Training Base. Centering around small boat operations, Army and Navy men are hardened to hit enemy-held beaches. Here, in lower plwto, rubber landing boats (LCR) are tossed overside from a

landing craft - versonnel (LCP); are beached in a cloud of svray, center, and are secured in clumps of greenery, at top, as the crouched soldiers are ready to assult enemy positions. After such tests, all hands are ready for wind or rough water in future 'amphib' assignments.

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Davies and Mendicino COMMENDED FOR 'MERITORIOUS ACTION' Dependents' Travel Regulations ChangedAre Cited For Saving

Dependents of naval personnelDaniel J. DaviesLives of Base Shipmates who are transferred to permanentSlc (left) and sea or foreign duty may now obtain Commendations from the Chief Anthony J. Men­ transportation tO any point within

of Naval Personnel have been re­ dicino PhM2c, the continental limits. ceived here by Capt. C. Gulbranson, Heretofore dependents were fur­have been comrUSN, Base Commanding Officer, nished transportation to the homefor Daniel John Davies, S1c, and mended by t h e port of the man's ship; or, if heAnthony Joseph Mendicino, PhM2c, Chief of Naval were sent outside the U. S. trans­recognizing their "prompt and portation was allowed to the near­Personnel formeritorious action in saving the est port from whcih, under peace­lives of shipmates." saving the lives time conditions, a transport ordi­

Seaman Davies, of Scouts and of s hip mat e s. narily would leave for the man'sRaiders, whose home is in Buffa_

Davies' home is new duty station.lo, N. Y., was commended for sav­ Whether the new or old provis­ing Ambrose J. Hughes, S1c, from in Buffalo, N. Y.,

ions are requested is optional withdrowning during night beach land­ a n d Mendicino the personnel entitled to transpor­ing operations on November 10.

hails from Chica­ tation. Once the option under theMendicino earned his commenda­ new law has been exercised, trans­

tion for giving prompt first aid to Pfc. G. S. Dye .and Sgt. A. M. Aguiar, USA, following an explo­sion while the two soldiers were fishing. Off duty and fishing near­by, Mendicino ran to the two men, whose hands were bleeding and torn, tore his shirt into strips and applied tourniquets to prevent loss of blood until further medical care could be given.

The two men were highly com­mended by Capt. Gulbranson at a

go ..

S AND R SERGEANT HARPOONS SHARK

portation will not be furnished again until the man is transferred to a new permanent U. S. duty sta­tion. However, if a man is transfer­red from sea or foreign duty to a station within the continental lim­its, his dependents are entitled to transportation from the point pre­viously designated to the man's new station.

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Music Contest Open meritorious Mast.held at the time, and the Commanding Officer rec­

To All Servicemen ommended the citations to the Sec­retary of the Navy.

"Your resourcefulness in this emergency was in keeping with the best traditions of the United States Naval Service" Adm. L. E. Den­feld, Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel, said in forwarding the commendations. The citations will be read to the seamen at a merit mast, and will be made a part of their official service record.

+J.USNATB+ Naval Amphibians

Members of the armed forces are invited to enter a contest sponsored by the Chamber Music Guild, Inc., of Washington, D. C., which will give two prizes of $1,000 each for the best compositions for a string quartet. One prize is offered for the best composition submitted from the U. S. and Canada, and the other is open to residents of the Latin American republics.

The contest closes on 31 May, 1944. The copyright and composi­tion will remain the property of the

To Fore in 1944 contestant. Every effort will be

(Continued from Page 5) made to return manuscripts of con­testants, but no responsibility is

amphib bases. Practically all of assumed by the sponsor. these will be from the ranks of Complete rules may be obtained' V-7. by writing the Guild at 1604 K

Look for Action Nothing could be more indicative

Street, N. W., Washington, +USNATB+

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of the present attitude toward the amphibs than the fact that a large

Officer Releases Bombs By Hand in Freezing Cold

and mounting proportion of their officer personnel has accrued vol­ England (CNS) - When the untarily. A recent estimate by bomb release mechanism on a Fly­th6se responsible for procuring per­ ing Fortress froze, Lt. William sonnel for this branch reveals that F. Piekarski, 20, of Lowell, Mass. the proportion of midshipmen who left his precision bombsight in put amphib training as their first order to pry out the bombs with choice has almost tripled. Now a screw driver from the bomb bay they look to it as a top source for where the temperature was about action, and plenty of it.

Although amphib training was 50 degrees below

To release the zero. bombs Lt. Pie­

originally pretty much of an At­lantic coast proposition-partly

karski had to lean across the open bomb bay doors while holding on

because the North African inva­ with one hand. He sighted his tar­sion was first on the list, and largely because the great sources of landing-craft construction were either Atlantic or middle West­amphib training is now a two­coast affair.

The SeaBees would ~e to have this man, Sgt. Howard T. Weiner, USA, as one of thei1· "Can Do, Will Do-Did" members. But in req,lity, h~ belonf!S to the Scout and Raide1· Camp, Army element. With an improvised harpoon, Sergeant Weiner speared this 150 lb shark off the Fort Pierce jetty. R ,ecently his unit was assigned to duty elsewhere. 1

get with his naked eye. An icy gale lashed across his face and he was groggy from lack of oxygen but another crew member tossed' him an oxygen "bubble" just in time to keep him from collapsing.

25 FEBRUARY, 1944

There are three acid tests which any published book must pass. They are: How does it sell? Into how many languages has it been translated? How long does it last?

How does the Bible stand up against these tests? The Bible con­tinues to be the world's best seller and without a near rival. The Bible has not only been translated into every known language but languag­es have been created for tribes so that the Bible can oe translated. How long does it last? The aver­age best seller listed may run for a season, some for a year or two, two, but the Bible continues to maintain itself.

Once in a while we meet nien who are afraid of reading the B'ible and even some have hardly heard of it. Read it for yourself and it will point the way.

The other day I asked a group of about 100 men if anyone had read Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Prog­ress." Three men raised a hand. Do not consider yourself well read until you have read it. The book has been translated into more than a hundred langyages. It represent­ed a vigorous movement when humanity struck out for a more worthy freedom about 350 years ago. Now is a good time to dig once more into great books. On the shelves of the library in the Recreation Building are some chal­lenging books.

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'It's a Small World'­So the SeaBees Claim

The much publicized "Mutua~ Adoration Society,'' existing be­tween the Mal!"ines and SeaB~es, on Bougainville, brought about an interesting coincidence ,at C. B.

THE MOCK-UP

'll(E,' NINTH BEACH BATTALION MASCOT

I honorable discharge, or their equiv­

COME AND GET IT-Feeding time for "Ike," canine mascot of the Ninth Beach. Battalion, finds John Larsen, USN, BM2c, bring­ing lunch to the amvhibious dog.

This story is about "Ike," mascot of Ninth Beach Battalion, now in training at Fort Pierce, who has been keeping abreast of America's pattern of warfare by joining the Amph!0ious Forces. Ike, .a black female pup of unknown antece­dents, is mascot and buddy to the men who make up the Ninth.

The story behind Ike's attach­ment to the outfit is a story of kindness on the part of the hos­pital corpsmen in the battalion and reciprocation on the part of -a pup. Throw in for good measure a sailor's love for pets and you have the saga.

It all began last November at Camp Bradford, Norfolk, Va.

While on one of their hikes the boys came across a frightened pup with a broken leg. Picking her up from the roadside the men gently carried her ba(:k to camp, splinted the fractured limb, and nursed her back to health.

Custodian of the latest addition to the battalion was John Larsen, BM2c, Miami, Fla., Master-at­.Arms. No less interested in her welfare was Lt. Comdr. E. L. Adams, USNR, Commanding Of­ficer. Ike's training was carefully

1011. Vic Riley, CCM, received a snapshot from his brother stand­ing next to the famous sign dedi­cating a SeaBee highway to the Marines. On the same day M. M. Greenwald, Ylc, received a picture of the sign taken from the Denver

She's the pride of the unit.

supervised. Like all sailors, Ike became a

liberty hound. She started raising general rumpus at Captain's in­spection one Saturday, marching out of ranks, barking while at at­tention, and otherwise making a nuisance of herself.

A written order from the com­mander was the result. On future Saturdays the Officer-of-the-Deck was to confine Ike to her tent dur­ing the period of inspection.

One night Ike went over-the­hill. She returned late the follow­ing day, AWOL eight hours and 14 minutes in Norfolk.

The brig was the next step in Ike's career. Trembling, Ike was given five days on dog biscuits and water. B'ut her fears didn't last long. A short time later Ike escap­ed from the brig. Apprehended J

again she was returned to her cell and served out the remainder of her time. That was the last dis­ciplinary action taken.

When the battalion moved by troop train from Virginia to Flor­ida the mascot was aboard. Larsen assigned her quarters in the wash­room. Florida's sunny beaches have proved most .appealing and she has made several canine acquaintances.

Post. While showing the pictures

around it Was discovered that a schoolmate of R. L. Kull, Slc, was attached to the same outfit as Riley's brother. "It's a small world."

PAGE THIRTEEN

BASE WAR BOND DRIVE ADDS NEW ALLOTMENTS

The Fourth War Bond campaign brought $2,868. 75 in cash bond sales and an increase in the number of allotments by men of the various Base activities. Capt. C. Gulbran­son, Commanding Officer, has con­gratulated all for their participa­tion in the drive.

The M and R boosted their al­'lot ments from 41 percent of the personnel to 79 percent. Many cash sales were also reported by this activity.

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BCD's Bar Men From U.S. Merchant Marine

Action has been taken to bar naval personnel discharged under other than honorable conditions from enrolling in the Maritime Service.

In the future all applicants for merchant marine licenses must state under oath whether they have received bad- conduct or dis

alent, from any of the U. S. Arm­ed forces. If such a discharge bas been received, the application for license must be referred to the Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard, for consideration.

The War Shipping Administra­tion has agreed that it will make an initial check before accepting applications for the War Shipping Administration schools and will not request certificates of service for applicants who have received such discharges.

POPULAR

Ensign and Mrs. C. B. Ja;rrett pictured recently at an Officers' Club social. Ensign Jarrett is club manager.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Ralph B'ard: "Our carrier planes off Wake Island brushed off with ease an attack by Jap land-based planes with no interruption of our own bombing. The theory of arm­chair strategists that no carrier force can withstand land-based air attack should be reconsidered."

+USNATB+ Mebbe every knock really is a

boost, but it doesn't always seem that way.

PAGE FOURTEEN THE MOCK-UP 25 FEBRUARY, 1944

Base Personnel To Appear In Series Of Musical Shows Talent Needed for

First Production al The Recreation Hall

The first of a new series of Base musicai revues will be presented in the Recreation Hall on Friday night, 10 March, at 1930, it was announced by Lt. (jg) W. Dwight Hickerson, Recreation Officer.

The shows will be made up of talent gathered from the men at­tached to the Base and will repre­sent an effort to get away from the usual pattern of the much hackneyed "Happy-Hour." It is planned to make each show a full 90 minute performance, replete with music, gags, costumes, scen­ery, etc.

A show will be presented every two weeks, and if they prove suc­cessful enough, the casts will be given the opportunity to travel to nearby Army and Navy bases to present their show.

All men on the Base who have any talent or experience at all which they think might contribute to the shows are urged to contact Lt. Hickerson at either the Re­creation Hall or the Welfare and Recreation Office at 105 Atlantic A venue as soon as possible.

"It doesn't matter how much experience a man has had," Lt. Hickerson said. "If he can sing, dance, play a musical instrument-­even if it's only a comb-ever been in a skit before, served as a master-of-ceremonies, or has some specialty of his own, we can use him. We also need 'characters'­men who can fit into some of the crazy skits we have in mind."

I RECREATION HALL I I MOVIE SCHEDULE I

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY," starring Lynn Bari.

SUNDAY and MOND1AY

"IN OUR TIME," Ida Lupino.

TUESDAY

"SONG OF RUSSIA," Robert Taylor.

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY

"THE SULLIVANS," Anne Bax­ter.

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witlt W4R ROlllD§.1

. '

HOMELII(E SCENE GREETS SERVICEMEN AT 10th STREET USO CLUB

HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE prevails in this room is attracti'vely furnished with all the con­beautiful room of the Tenth Street USO Club veniences of home. Bernard D. Tierney is direc­where USNATB servicemen find ma.my conveni­ tor of this USO hall. ences to their liking during liberty periods. The ~

NEW AND OLD NAVY BLOUSES

Two sailors model new (left) and old Navy blouses at Naval Cloth­ing Depot, Brooklyn. The new blouse, six inches shorter, is expected to save two million dollars and improve uniform's appearance.

I QUIPS THAT SCAR Once there was a test· case on

whether or not beer was an in­toxicating beverage_ Adolph, a famous brewmaster, was called to the stand and was asked by the prosecuting attorney, "How much beer do you consume during an average day?"

"Well," said Adolph, "when I get to the brewery in the morning the various vats are ready for my taste test and I taste and retaste and in this manner I drink during the morning about 30 glasses of beer. Then I go home for lunch and with my lunch my wife serves me perhaps two or three pitchers of beer. After lunch I sample the quality of other beer that is ready and consume perhaps 40 glasses. Then I go home for dinner and with dinner drink maybe three pitchers of beer. Then I spend my evenings visiting the various cafes, taverns and clubs to see how my beer is served and naturally I will drink about· 40 glasses of beer with my customers."

"And now, Adolph," said the at­torney, "can a person get drunk from beer?" "Sure," said Adolph if he makes a doggone hog of him­se~f."

·~USNATD+

Do you play a musical instru­ment? If so, see your Recreation Officer.

25 FEBRUARY, 1944 '1'1IE MOCK-UP

FAMOUS' GRIDIRON STARS UNITED AGAINST COMMON ENEMY

These alumni of the National Professional Foot­ at Minnesota and the Cleveland Rams; Ens. R. ball League, now in the Navy's amphibious forces, L. (Jack) Boone, former Elon College star who go into a huddle on a USNATB beach, s~apping was a teammate of Ensign Plunkett at Cleveland, current gridfron gossiv and discussing current as­ and Ens. John R. Tripson, fM·mer Mississippi signments. Left to right, Lt. Louis T. Midler, State and Detroit Lions tackle star. Plunkett Beach Party Pool, fonner All America tackle at and Boone are in Attack Boats, and Ensign Trip­Minnesota in '37, and later with the Green Bay son svent a year as a Scouts and Raiders in­Packers; Ens. Warren F. Plunket, former back st?'uctor.

Officers Musi File SMILES AT ANNIVERSARY DANCE

Own Leave Requests "'

USNATB officers requesting permission to beyond the 50-mile limit must make out their own leave forms in duplicate. The leave papers should be typed and sub­mitted to the Commanding Officer via the Executive Officer, at least one day prior to the time of leave for approval.

The Correspondence Office in the Burston BOQ has been deluged ·by officers on Saturdays with re­quests to have their papers made out for them. In the future each unit will furnish 1.he forms and the officers must have their own papers completely made out by the yeoman of the respective units.

•rUSNATB+ TIME FOR REFRESHMENTS-This group waS' photographed

Early Start on Baseball recently at the USNATB anniversary dance sponsored by the two USO Clubs at the Legion Hall. All evidently enjoyed themselves. Team for Base Expected

Rebekahs Entertain ]Comdr. Duemling Feted The Recreation Office is looking

forward to the baseball season The Rebekah Lodge had charge Comdr. A. H. Duemling, USNR,and 15 March has been set for the of open house program at the Sec- Senior Medical Officer at thefirst practice date for a team rep­

resentative of the Base. Many ond St. US·O Saturday night. Mrs. USNATB, was complimented with of the men are in shape from their W.. N. Cro~ks was the general a stag party Monday night by a softball games and plan to swing chairman, with Mrs. W. E. Grace . .

and Mrs. c. c. Reaves presiding group of his fellow officers at theright into the hardball game. Lt. (jg) W. D. Hickerson, Recreation at the punch table and serving Officers Club followed by dinner Officer, reported. nearly 200 service men. Iat the Amphibious Hotel.

PAGE FI'FTEEN

TWO TEAMS TIED FOR BASE BASKETBALL TITLE

Naval Demolition and Sea­Bees Each Have Won Three

Games in League

In the final week of the basket­ball play the Naval Demolition and C B Detachment 1011 are in tie for first place in the standing. Each has won three and lost one. Many games are scheduled in the next week.

Standing of teams: Won Lost

Naval Demolition __ __ __ 3 1 SeaBees 1011 -------- 3 1 Coast Guard ---------- 1 0 Boat Camp 2 ---------- 2 1 Ship's Co. ------------- 2 1 SeaBees 570 ---------- 1 1 Boat Camp 1 ---------- 1 1 Sand R -------------- 0 5

+USNATB+

Racer at CB Unit 570 Gets 'Cycle Via Mail

The postman brought to CBMU No. 570 an interesting package the other day. It contained a motor­cycle and the receiver drew a throng of admiring questioners who gleaned a new slant on the guy.

It seems that the cyclist, David! C. Vance, Jr., MM2c, better known as Dizzy Vance, has been one of the best aut1> racing drivers in the country. He is one of the three men from the New England sec­tion holding a racing driver's per­mit to compete on the famous In­dianapolis Race course. Not on'ly that, but in 1940 he won one of their big 250-mile qualifying races in a Banzi Special.

Dizzy has cut quite a figure at all the big tracks in the country and was associated with the late Lucky Teeter, performing daring feats on a motorcycle as well as trick driving in an automobile.

+USNATB+

Swimming Exhibition An amateur swimming and div­

ing contest will be conducted on Sunday, 5 March, at Palm Beach and all interested servicemen ar~ invited to participate. The meet will be sponsored by the AAU.

Fore and Aft (USMS TraStation, New York)

"Whatever do you boys find to ta?k about on Causeway Island Victor?" '

PAGE SIXTEEN THE MOCK-UP

CAPT. AND MRS. GULBRANSON ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

Capt. and Mrs. C. Gulbranson entertained at the Frank A. McLean, Scouts and Raiders' Executive Army and Navy Officers' Club recently with a Officer; Mrs. 0. L. Peacock, of Fort Pierce, Mrs. biiffet dinner and dance. Here Mrs. Gulbranson, Gulbranson, and Lt. J. H. May, Medical Trainingwife of the Base Conimanding Officer, is shown Officer. with three guests. L eft to right are, Lt. (jg)

'Monkey Shines' Thrill I'

Packed Recreation Hall ! The Base Recreation Hall was

jammed Tuesday night for the musi-comedy, "Monkey Shines," presented by the USO-Camp Shows. The motion picture, "Standing Room Only," was screened after the stage program.

Ap·pearing in the USO cast were Walter Carlson, comedian, singer, danger; Paul Nolan & Co., jug­gling jester; Hope sisters, swing songsters; Virginia Lee, acro­dancer; Trumpet twins, musicians; Senator Murphy, monologist; Sy Nathan, pianist and musical con­ductor.

+USNATB•lo Senior Army Instructor Now Lieutenant Colonel

Newly promoted to rank of lieu­tenant colonel is Linwood Griffin, Jr., Senior ·Army Instructor at the USNATB. His new rank effective 15 February, Lt. Col. Griffin had J

been a major since 29 December 1942. A veteran of amphibious training commands, he came aboard for duty here in June, 1943. Lt. Col. Griffin's home is Dallas, Tex. lWith Mrs. Griffin and small son, Linwood Ill, he resides here at St. Lucie.

INDIAN RIVER IN THE MOONLIGHT

MOONLIGHT BEAUTY and the Indian River combined their veaceful qualities on a recent night to vroduce this esthetic scene. North I sland bridge is silhouetted against the water's surface. A member of the USNATB Photographic Labratory made the pictu,re.

25 FEBRUARY, 1944

NAVY RELIEF DRIVE PROVES BIG SUCCESS

SeaBee Units, Shore Patrol, Ot'her Units Repor t Excel- ·

lent Cooperation

Contributions by officers and · men of the USNATB' in the Navy

Relief Society's campaign to "take care of its own," will hit nearly $1,000, Ensign Leon S. Friedman, drive chairman, announced today. More than $800 has been collected here with more returns expected, he said.

The Shore Patrol donated to the man as did the CBMU No. 570 . The Scouts and Raiders School and CB No. 1011 made excellent showings and the staff of the Captain's of­fice turned in 100 percent.

Ensign Friedman expects to have a complete report from all activi­ties next week.

+ USN AT B +

Ensign Tripson Given New Duty Elsewher e

Ens. John R. Tripson, USNR, instructor at the Scouts and Raider School and Navy Cross wearer, has left for duty elsewhere. He was cited for action in the North Afri­can invasion, receiving his com­mission on arrival here. Ensign Tripson was among the first crew to begin training at this B.ase. He is a former college and profession­al football star.

+USNAT B +

9th Beach Men do Good Joh of Repairing Craft

Nine "new" landing craft, LCPs and LCPRs, were launched recent­ly by boat repair sections of the Ninth Beach Battalion, and the Beach Party School, under whose direction · repairs were effected, expressed satisfaction at a formal inspection.

The crews, consisting of two motormacs, two carpenters' mates, one shipfitter, one electrician's mate, and two firemen per boat performed practically every pos­sible repair job in the books, and even added an innovation of their own on two boats.

B-5 was adjudged the best boat with a total of 300 points for best engine, best handling boat, and best overall repair job. C-7 and B-6 received 90 points each; C-9 had 60 points; and 30 points for B-4.

+ U SNAT B +

Navy Men Buy Bonds

Navy War Bonds sales to civil­ian and uniformed personnel in January totaled $30,070,575, near­ly twice the January 1943 sales of $15,452,513 and approximately 11 times the sales of $2,682,927 in January, 1942.