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| | American Submariner 2 3 Fourth Quarter 2019 AMERICAN SUBMARINER The Official Magazine of the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. is published quarterly by OFFICER’S CALL USSVI. United States Submarine Veterans Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(19) corporation in the State Wayne Standerfer of Connecticut. Contents National Commander NATIONAL OFFICE 12 Fred Borgmann The Forging of a Submarine Icon: Admiral Nimitz and Pearl Harbor POB 3870 Silverdale, WA 98383 18 Buffalo Base Hosts 75th Anniversary Celebration (877) 542-DIVE USSVI COMMITTEES of USS Croaker Commissioning MEMBERSHIP 19 The 2019 National Convention is now history and except for the normal Steve Bell, NJVC Chicago Proudly Presents a New WWII Submarine Memorial but still unexpected hiccups encountered at every convention, it was a great (704) 824-3510 success! The Central Texas and Brazos Valley Bases are to be congratulated [email protected] 20 SUB-MA-REENER? OR SUB-MARE-INNER? The Debate Rages On NATIONAL EDITOR and thanked for the tireless work they contributed that enabled the attendees WAYS & MEANS T Michael Bircumshaw 21 to spend such quality time with their shipmates and friends. Jon Jaques, NSVC POB 892616 A Brief History of the Western Region Roundup [email protected] Temecula, CA 92589-2616 Our 2020 Convention, which is being hosted by the Tucson and Perch Bases (615) 893-7800 [email protected] From Corpsman to Hero to Medic and Beyond in Tucson, is still roughly 11 months away, but it is not too early to begin making (951) 775-4549 your plans to join us in this second largest city in Arizona. CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS Fax (951) 239-0522 22 I Am Not Here to Bug You Skip Turnbull I had the pleasure of joining our Convention Committee early last year to (Parliamentarian) TREASURER participate in the vetting of potential hotel sites for this convention, and since I (217) 487-7710 Topeka-Jefferson City Base Members Awarded Quilts of Valor Paul Hiser am a lover of the United States Southwestern desert, I thoroughly enjoyed my [email protected] (215) 317-5666 23 2019 USSVI Award Recipients two days in Tucson. The Hilton El Conquistador Hotel is a beautiful place with all AWARDS [email protected] the amenities you could ever want, and for me, next August 23-30th can’t come John Stanford DISTRIBUTION 26 (904) 502-8586 The Ellwood Bombardment Revisited soon enough. [email protected] Neal Britner Steady progress is being made on the new National website. However, the (315) 409-8476 27 Veterans History Project effort needed to preserve as much of our old data as possible still has too NATIONAL CONVENTION [email protected] Richard (Ozzie) Osentoski many unknowns to even attempt estimating a completion date at this time. As BOAT SPONSORSHIP CHAIR Keystone Base Awards Certificate at Eagle Scout Court of Honor (734) 671-3439 mentioned previously, our existing website is capable of handling our present Jack Messersmith 28 EAGLE SCOUT PROGRAM (928) 227-7753 Lentil Soup Down in Mountain Home Arkansas needs from National down through the Base level, so please be patient. We will David Farran [email protected] 29 get there soon! (318) 352-1015 PROOF TEAM Keystone Base Members Attend USS Thresher Memorial Dedication Finally, when this edition hits the streets, we will be into the fourth quarter [email protected] Bill Andrea 30 of this year and it’s not too early to start the process of paying our dues for BOAT SPONSORSHIP Neal Britner Blueback Base Visits Veterans Home 2020. The consistent decline in the number of our members that pay their dues Jack Messersmith Dick Kanning annually has a noticeable and unfortunate impact on our organization’s income. (928) 227-7753 31 Hoosier Base Dedicates USS Indiana[olis Submarine Memorial [email protected] John Mansfield So please, if you pay annually, take care of your 2020 dues as early as possible Joan Miner BOARD OF INQUIRY 32 Penny on Patrol before the December 31st deadline. Doing so will help our organization’s bottom John Stanford line while also helping to reduce the workload on our National Office staff Chairman Ross Sargent (JA) STAFF ARTIST 33 Bremerton Base Captures “Traveling Dolphins″ at Western District 4 Picnic members who spend an inordinate amount of time each year chasing down (703) 629-1119 Tom Denton “dinks.” Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Members (301) 845-0049 37 First-Ever Undersea Memorial Honors Lost I wish all of you a calm and enjoyable sea during the wind down of this Dutch Holland [email protected] Herbert Orth year 2019. WWII SUBVET HISTORIAN U.S. Submarines and Their Crews Bill Windle Jack Jeffries 38 All the best, HISTORIAN (704) 254-2423 Call for Nominations Wayne Standerfer Peter J. Koester [email protected] National Commander (978) 500-5085 39 Looking for an Easy Fundraiser? AMERICAN SUBMARINER DEADLINES STOREKEEPER Barry Commons First Quarter 1 December In Every Issue (925) 679-1744 Second Quarter 1 March [email protected] Third Quarter 1 June 16 Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Fourth Quarter 1 September 5 Officer’s Call On the Cover HOLLAND CLUB The American Submariner is not responsible for 28 Classifieds Crew members man watch stations at sea aboard USS Seawolf (SSN 21). Bud Atkins USSVI Committees (860) 440-3120 the claims of its advertisers. The primary focus Commissioned in 1997, Seawolf was built entirely out of Hy-100 steel and of this publication is for the benefit and service to 6 Regional and District 34 Boat Sponsorship Program [email protected] features a strengthened sail, designed to permit operations under the polar USSVI members. Issues concerning Advertisers Representatives 36 Lost boats KAP(SS) 4 KID(SS) may be sent to the editorial staff for mediation. ice cap. She is driven by a “pump-jet propulsion system,” allowing her to 8 Chaplain’s Corner 40 New Members maintain acoustic stealth even when cruising at high speeds. John Riley The American Submariner is copyrighted under (203) 668-9131 the laws of the United States of America. Any re- 9 National Officers 42 Upcoming Boat Reunions [email protected] production in any form without the written consent 10 Mail Buoy VETERANS AFFAIRS of the editor is forbidden by law. All authorized 44 Eternal Patrol reproduction requires acknowledgement of source, John Dudas author, and the American Submariner. (928) 420-0061 | | American Submariner 4 5 Fourth Quarter 2019 REGIONAL and DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES OFFICER’S CALL Steve Bell National Junior Vice Commander Medal of Honor

WOW! What a convention we had in Austin. Yes, it SubmarinerS was hot outside, but the hotel A/C worked very well. Those Texas bases involved did a great job. Now it is time for all of us to look forward to Tucson next year. The 2020 Convention is now posted on the USSVI website. Take a look and begin making your plans now to attend. Western Region Director Central Region Director Northeast Region Director Southeast Region Director We are now in what I call “Dues Season.” It is time for those that pay annual JIM DENZIEN WYVEL “TOM” WILLIAMS III LES ALTSCHULER KENNETH W. NICHOLS dues to submit them to their base. If you are a MAL, then send your check in to (623) 547-7945 (512) 632-9439 (609) 395-8197 (352) 465-7732 the National Office (you can get the address off the website). Help your Base [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer/Membership Chair by getting them submitted early. Earlier this year it was necessary to drop more than 800 members due to non-renewal. Some DISTRICT COMMANDERS of those have returned. Let’s see if we can dramatically reduce that number. If you do not plan to renew your membership, please let your base know the WESTERN DISTRICT ONE CENTRAL DISTRICT ONE NORTHEAST DISTRICT ONE SOUTHEAST DISTRICT ONE reasons. We cannot attempt to fix something if we don’t know what it is. Again, (AZ, NM) (AR, KS, MO, OK) (New England) (VA, NC) please get your dues in early to make it easier on the system. Thank you in VIC VAN HORN EDMOND L. ERWIN JEFFREY R. WALSH DAVE CAMPBELL advance for your cooperation. (708) 609-9840 (573) 230-7120 (860) 449-2103 (919) 803-1842 By now, most (if not all) have seen the National Bulletin regarding our War [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Veteran status. The Legion Act is American Legion specific and does not WESTERN DISTRICT TWO CENTRAL DISTRICT TWO NORTHEAST DISTRICT TWO SOUTHEAST DISTRICT TWO impact USSVI. Some organizations have taken some exception to the narrow- (CO, UT) (WI, IL) (Lower NY, NJ, Philadelphia) (SC,GA) ness of the act, and things may change in the future. Until the IRS changes the wartime definitions, we are stuck with the way we are, and we need to concen- Henry Breault, TM2(SS) CAPT John P. Cromwell BRIAN E. BELL PHILLIP OWENS MICHAEL E. BOST WAYNE PHILLIPS USS O-5 (SS-66) USS Sculpin (SS-191) trate on recruiting new members to overcome the numbers. (719) 406-5992 (608) 365-1925 (732) 979-4831 (803) 302-8877 1923 1943 I want to thank again the members of those Texas bases that put on the [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] convention this year. They did a fine job and showed all of us some good old WESTERN DISTRICT THREE CENTRAL DISTRICT THREE NORTHEAST DISTRICT THREE SOUTHEAST DISTRICT THREE Texas hospitality. (ID, MT, WY) (MN, ND, SD, NE, IA) (Pennsylvania) (FL Panhandle, AL, MS, LA) Smooth Sailing Shipmates, JOE TARCZA DANIEL ANDERSON HUBERT C. DIETRICH STEVEN WALMSLEY Steve (509) 627-2168 (507) 372-2170 (412) 486-2635 (228) 324-4309 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] WESTERN DISTRICT FOUR CENTRAL DISTRICT FOUR NORTHEAST DISTRICT FOUR SOUTHEAST DISTRICT FOUR (WA, OR, AK) (Texas) (MD, DE, Northern VA) (Northern Florida) OFFICER’S CALL JIM DEMOTT HAROLD (BILL) SCOTT ART GLOVER JAY MACK Paul Hiser CDR Samuel David Dealey CDR Eugene B. Fluckey National Treasurer USS Harder (SS-257) USS Barb (SS-220) (360) 895-0547 (512) 826-8876 (301) 785-6414 (407) 920-9347 1944 1945 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Shipmates, WESTERN DISTRICT FIVE CENTRAL DISTRICT FIVE NORTHEAST DISTRICT FIVE SOUTHEAST DISTRICT FIVE If you were unable to attend this year’s conven- (Northern CA, NV) (KY, TN) (Upstate New York) (Southern Florida) tion, you missed a good one. Next year’s convention PETER (PETE) T. JUHOS MARLIN HELMS, JR. JAMES IRWIN JOHN TROIA will be in Tucson, and if you can, please make plans (916) 983-7943 (865) 387-5625 (518) 383-2481 (239) 980-0846 to attend. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] During the convention, an annual financial audit was conducted by the appointed audit board with no unresolved audit discrepancies. WESTERN DISTRICT SIX CENTRAL DISTRICT SIX The American Submariner advertising rates have been reduced to attract (Southern CA, NV and HI) (IN, MI, OH) more advertisers to help offset the publication costs. A new category specifi- MICHAEL (WILLIE) WILLIAMSON FREDRICK KINZEL cally targeted to USSVI bases and Boat Reunion groups has been established. CDR Howard W. Gilmore CDR Richard H. O’Kane (909) 754-0326 (586) 945-8561 Please call for details. USS Growler (SS-215) USS Tang (SS-306) [email protected] [email protected] This year’s EOY report will be in the same format as the past few years and 1943 1944 WESTERN DISTRICT SEVEN is due no later than March, 2020. (WY, MT, Western SD, NE) Base Liability Insurance will be due and payable on January 1, 2020. Invoices will be emailed in mid-November 2019. Bases have opted in the past to pay RON MARTINI USSVI PURPOSE from year-to-year; please consider paying for the term of the Base Command- (307) 678-9847 “To Perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties er’s office, e. g. two years which would equate to $50. This way you eliminate [email protected] while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant the obligation the rest of the term. WESTERN DISTRICT 8 source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to I want to thank those of you who have stepped forward to volunteer in any (ID, UT) the United States of America and its Constitution.” capacity. Don’t hesitate to contact me to help resolve accounting and banking ROBERT MORGAN issues that arise from time to time. (708) 317-7152 With football season on us, I’ll wrap it up by saying: “Go Navy – Beat Army.” CDR Lawson P. Ramage CDR George L. Street III [email protected] Fraternally, USS Parche (SS-384) USS Tirante (SS-420) 1944 1945 Paul

| | American Submariner 6 7 Fourth Quarter 2019 CHAPLAIN’S CORNER UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS, INC. NATIONAL OFFICERS

Carl Stigers National Chaplain

Wayne Standerfer Jon Jaques Steve Bell National Commander National Sr. Vice Commander National Jr. Vice Commander (972) 298-8139 (615) 893-7800 Greetings to all my fellow USSVI shipmates, spouses, and as- For the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, our local base held a (704) 824-3510 [email protected] [email protected] sociate members, dinner honoring our World War II Sub Vets. We had nine in atten- [email protected] Another quarter is passing before us, and once again I take a dance if memory serves me correctly. One of our members worked moment to reflect on what has been happening. I want to thank the closely with local Navy recruiters and their XO, and as part of the many who emailed me to comment on my first introduction Chap- ceremony, the XO presented each with a certificate of appreci- lain’s Corner. Your comments were a blessing to me. ation, and a photo of their submarine on which they served. The During my many years doing Pastoral work I have spent a lot base covered the cost for the vet and his guests. Members were of time being involved in counseling, and various ministerial du- asked to be contacts for each individual and arrange transporta- ties along with maintaining a full-time job. I understand the stress- tion to and from the dinner if necessary. A local group presented es that life can bring. So often in our lives we get caught up in the each of them with a handmade quilt. There was not a dry eye in the minutiae that we miss the major happenings going on around us. place. The commanding officer of the USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720) For us bubbleheads that means we lose sight of the forest for the was also in attendance, and he remarked how today’s submarine trees. Yep, been there, done that and have the tee-shirt. (I have a force exists in great part by the sacrifices these men had made. Ray Wewers Paul Hiser John Markiewicz James E. DeMott collection of them). Our WWII Sub Vets are a resource and an inspiration for each National Secretary National Treasurer Immediate Past Commander District Cmdr. of the Year The National Commander has tasked me with updating the of us, and our opportunities to interface with them are decreasing (479) 967-5541 (215) 317-5666 (904) 743-2924 (360) 895-0547 Chaplains manual. I would like to solicit recommendations from rapidly. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Base Chaplains on changes to be considered. I have a simple me- Lastly, I have been a member of USSVI for only ten years, so morial service that I use that I am looking to include to assist the that makes me a newbie. However, one observation I have is that Base Chaplains that may not have the experience in doing them. a lot of members do not attend meetings. I would encourage each I am also trying to get a local Rabbi to sit down with me to ensure of you to attend a meeting at least once a quarter, as YOUR input is that our content is correct and respectful for our Jewish members. needed. Election participation is also very poor. Again, YOUR input I have had the opportunity to participate in a number of funer- is needed. USSVI is our organization, and we are the ones with the als for submariners who were not part of our organization. As the responsibility to make it work. National Chaplain, I receive emails from National listing anyone I leave you with these scriptures that I have been researching who has submarines mentioned in their obituary. If they are within and working from 2nd Peter 1: a few hours of me, I print the certificates and such and travel to the 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious prom- funeral home and make contact with the family, pay my respects, ises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, and offer the condolences of USSVI. If possible, I also attend the having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. funeral. The last two of these that I have done have been a blessing. Yesterday I had the opportunity to participate in one of these 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and services. The family was genuinely surprised that I came as they to virtue knowledge; did not know of our organization. I met with the Pastor of the 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; church prior to the service to introduce myself and ask for a min- and to patience godliness; ute to meet with the family if possible and explained who I was. I 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kind- showed him the certificates and the base challenge coin (our local ness charity. base) provided to each family. I then asked if I could perhaps read the certificates as part of the funeral service as long as it was not 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that an imposition. He was gracious and allowed me to do just that. And ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our so, I had the chance to speak and render honor to a shipmate who Lord Jesus Christ. would not otherwise be recognized. The family was comforted in 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, the realization that someone from the individual’s military service and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. was there to honor and remember him. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling I want to encourage all members to do a few things. Check and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: your local obituaries and let your base commanders and chaplains know if you see one of these gentlemen in your area. If asked to Our attitudes, thinking and behavior can greatly affect our suc- participate in a memorial service for the individual, make an ef- cess or failures in life. Our walks are a day to day effort. I lift all of fort to do so. The impact on the family is unimaginable and much you in prayer and I pray daily for our shipmates that are deployed in appreciated. harm’s way for them and their families. If you have older members of your base who are unable to at- In His Service, tend meetings, volunteer to bring them. Carl

| | American Submariner 8 9 Fourth Quarter 2019 You have the Midwatch!

true, American Submariner—but then I with another brother on the Thresher by the his TBF Avenger down while on his 58th about the history of the I-17. Over the years I archive.hnsa.org/doc/fleetsub/index.htm realized this was the first issue since you name of Rodger E. Van Pelt, IC1(SS). Rodger combat mission. USS Finback (SS-230) have heard bits and pieces of the event, but The salvage air was also on the earlier Ga- took the helm as the National Editor. You and I were in the same school at Great Lakes sailors pulled him out of the drink and the had never attempted to research the details. to-class boats: http://www.navsource.org/ are to be congratulated for turning out a in ‘61 for the Sperry Mk 1 Mod 0 SINS (Ship’s grateful not-yet-President served a month Presently, I am a member of the Perch Base archives/08/0821214.jpg. However, I could 4.0 superlative effort that projects a very Inertial Navigation System, Analog). Choice with them while they pulled other downed in Phoenix, Arizona. find no mention on the S-class and earlier positive, professional image of USSVI and of duty station at the completion of that pilots out of the Pacific and sank two Jap- Sincerely, submarines. our beloved submarine force that all our school depended on your standing in class. anese freighters before they took him back Louis C. Reynolds You are doing a great job with the members can be very proud of. Rodger finished 9th and I finished 10th in a to his carrier (USS San Jacinto CG-56). American Submariner. Editor, Shipmate, I know you told me the Boat Sponsor- class of 10. Rodger desperately wanted to He never forgot the men of Finback and Regards, SUBSAFE not only rings my klaxon but Thank you for your service in our Navy from ship Program problem we’ve had with USS go to the East Coast, and I had no interest in made sure that the survivors all had David Kauppinen saved my ass. 1943-1952 as a member of the Submarine Virginia would not be fixed until the next the East Coast. He took the 593, and I was reserved seats of honor for his inaugural. San Diego Base I was recently given the latest copy of issue, but that is easily overlooked in view thrilled to take the 588 out of Mare Island, Please don’t use the cat on your proof- Relief Crew, and your time aboard SS-295, Hi Michael, American Submariner and read the article of the tour de force you have pulled off with which is about as far as you can get from ing team too harshly. SS-276, SS-308, SS-324 and SS-307. Great job on our American Submariner on SUBSAFE. I was teaching at Nuclear Pow- your first effort. I have blind copied my Base the East Coast without leaving the country. I Sincerely, Best, Michael er School, Mare Island when the Thresher magazine. Can’t wait for next issue. Would members, who I’m sure will agree with me am going to write a story soon on how close George W. Palmer, LCDR, USN (Ret) Editor, went down and was transferred to her sister also like to thank Carl Stigers for stepping that this is the finest American Submariner (within 8¾ inches) the 588 came to beating USS Sailfish Base Your article in the 3rd Quarter did a ship USS Permit (SSN 594) in July 1964. up. I also served on USS Tinosa (SSN 606) ever produced—and we look forward to the 593 to the bottom. I am pretty sure it great job explaining the Mays incident of The Permit was going through refit at Mare Michael, in the sixties. I thought our shipmates might receiving many more of this high caliber. happened on the 4th of December 1961. WWII. However, my readings have found Island and was getting an emergency blow Just received my first American Subma- like to see a couple of pictures of my Dad’s THANK YOU! Best, Michael the term “Silent Service” was first used in system installed. riner magazine (2nd Qtr. 2019). I congratulate 100th birthday party. Carl R. Hanson, of God bless, Green board/Straight board and 1939 (Webster’s collegiate dictionary, un- Back in 2007–08 there were a number of Michael, you on an excellent magazine. It is good to Danvers, Massachusetts, served on the all the best! fortunately there were no details). Another theories about the cause of the Scorpion go- A big Bravo Zulu on the cover of the once again track what is going on in the Spikefish (SS-404) during WWII and was Kenn dictionary (name not remembered) attribut- ing down. I wrote a letter that was published 2019 Second Quarter issue of the American submarine community. also assigned to Kenneth R. McDermott, LT, USN (Ret) ed the term “Silent Service” to our pals the in Volume 2, 2008 Issue 3, page 13 about an Submariner. That is the best cover ever! I qualified in April 1994 on USS Thomas the German U-Boat Holland Club member British, again no details. incident that occurred on the Permit in De- Jay D. Mack Edison (SSBN 610) (Blue). I left Edison after U-234. My Dad’s After the Mays incident the Submarine cember 1964 while transiting from Pearl to Good afternoon, Editor Michael! District Commander eight patrols in both Blue & Gold crews as brother served on Force and the entire Navy reemphasized San Diego. Message received and I thank you for Southeast District 4 a TM1(SS). Tirante (SS-420). I the need to be closed mouth about all Basically, the planes failed on full dive putting up with an old man of 94. I do not Keep up the good work. I look forward guess you can say Dear Mr. Bircumshaw, things involving security. I only found one and we headed for the bottom. Only quick like putting you in this position, But I surely to continuing to read the American submarines run in As a recently joined member of USSVI reference to Admiral Lockwood’s directive actions and the Emergency Blow saved us. appreciate your editing and rewrite for the Submariner. our family. perhaps it is unwise for me to “bitch” about was his telling his staff to wait three months The article I wrote said that the Scorpion next edition. Is there any expense entailed? Tom Shipley, CDR (LDO), USN (Ret) Jim Hanson anything, but in this case, I’ll offer my before announcing a boat as overdue- could have experienced the same situation If so, please advise and I will gladly remit. I Carbonero Base Marblehead Base two cents worth in my humblest tone. I presumed lost. but was unable to recover as we did. We will promise—this will be my last request unless just read the May edition of American Editor, I would be interested in knowing if any- never know but in my mind that is the most you might require something in the future. Read the article in the 2019 2nd Quarter May you be blessed with good health and a Submariner from cover to cover and found one has other ideas pertaining to the origin logical situation. it enjoyable and entertaining. However, I magazine about the Presidents on Board. of “Silent Service.” Ask1000 sailors and Thanks for the reminder. LOOONG life. I only hope other submariners Having served on Patrick Henry appreciate your intense evolvement in your found two glaring omissions on page 8. In you will get 1000 different answers. Robert (Bob) Jones ETCS(SS) the list of “Presidents who road or served on (SSBN 599) and Thomas A. Edison GREAT JOB ON THE MAGAZINE! Peoria Base position. So long for now and keep an even (SSBN 610), first as JO and then Engineer, bubble! Submarines” there are two additions which Chuck Mayer, FTCM(SS) USN (Ret) Michael, deserve mention. I would swear we had a black and white Fondest regards, Chuck, I received my copies of the most recent First, I would like to point out that Pres- photograph of Dwight Eisenhower on the “Dutch” Prager As I added to the story, “He sure as hell issue of the American Submariner magazine ident Eisenhower not only DOVE aboard fairwater planes at SCP (can’t remember Kingfish Mandeville, LA which boat), grinning ear to ear. You might added to the need.” Fonda, Mays, & Walker, today and I just gotta tell ya—WELL DONE! USS Patrick Henry (SSBN 599), he actu- my personal least favorite almost humans! Michael, research the same. I’ve only been a member of USSVI for ally DROVE aboard. All Henry sailors will Best, Michael 17 years, but I never really thought that I’d like to congratulate whoever chose recall the photo of the beaming President Great magazine, BTW. much of our magazine. I know a lot of work the picture of the Thresher for the cover (with then CNO Arleigh Burke holding on Harry Sheffield Michael, went into every issue by a number of our of the 2nd Quarter issue of our magazine. to his chair behind him) as he manned the L3 Defense Electronic Systems The last issue of the American Submari- submariner brethren, and I don’t fault any It is hauntingly beautiful and evokes sad fairwater planes to experience the feel of Range and Test Solutions ner (3rd Quarter 2019) has a request on Page Unit Operations Manager who volunteered their time and talents over memories of when we were ordered to sea controlling the ship. The photo, taken in 1959 38 titled “Attention WWII Buffs.” It is about SWS Oversight and Assessment the years—BUT—this 2019 Second Quarter to search for the then lost Thresher. Thanks while the ship was showing her stuff for the the salvage air plate from a submarine, and UK Liaison and Advanced Systems issue is the finest I’ve ever seen, and it blew for the photo. President off the Virginia coast, hung in the it is what we had on the USS Corporal (SS- me out of the water. Joe Roche crew’s mess during my four years aboard. Dear Mike, 346) on the topside deck. This system is Classy— Slick—Professional—Awe- USS Sirago (SS-485) Second, there is an even more glaring THANKS—your publication of the Ell- described in the Fleet Submarine Manual some (fill in the blank with your favorite Thank you! omission. President George H. W. Bush wood Bombardment article really caught chapter 6 (there is a photo and a link to a adjective). At first, I couldn’t believe I was As you might guess (see Laird Heiser was fished out of the Pacific off the my attention. As a surviving member of the system drawing). The manual is based on holding, in my formerly nicotine-stained article) I have a deeply vested connection Bonin Islands on September 4th, 1944 crew that boarded the surrendered Japa- the Balao-class submarine USS Perch (SS- hands, a copy of our very own, tried and to the Thresher, part of which has to do after Japanese anti-aircraft fire brought nese Submarine I-14, I appreciated reading 313) as representative of the group: http://

| | American Submariner 10 11 Fourth Quarter 2019 hester W. Nimitz didn’t like to miss the Sunday afternoon as the “go-to” man for submarines. His expertise and experience The Forging radio concerts when his schedule permitted. The year were peerless in that burgeoning aspect of naval preparedness. C was 1941, and Nimitz was a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy, No one could have anticipated just how important the submarine of a serving as chief of the Bureau of Navigation from his office in force would become on that “day that shall live in infamy,” as Washington, D.C. (The division is now known as the Bureau of famously stated by FDR in his emergency address to the Joint Submarine Navy Personnel, which connotes a truer meaning to its purpose.) Session of Congress on 8 December 1941. The admiral had a coveted day off his busy work schedule that The following two weeks in December 1941 were chaotic Sunday, 7 December 1941. It was a cold and windy day in the for Nimitz. Navy leaders met day and night to formulate an Icon: nation’s capital as he relaxed in his armchair listening to his appropriate response to the unprovoked attack upon Pearl customary diversion—this time, a broadcast of Toscanini leading Harbor that had killed more than 2,400 military personnel. the New York Philharmonic playing selections of classical music. On 16 December, Nimitz was tapped to become the next Admiral First up was Symphony No. 1, Op. 10 by Shostakovich. Next, the commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, replacing William orchestra played Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major for Piano and S. Pye. He was to be promoted to admiral on 31 December— Orchestra, Op. 83 by Brahms. a mere two weeks to prepare for a major upheaval in his life. Nimitz and As the Brahms piece concluded, the radio broadcast was Nimitz said goodbye to his wife Catherine three days later interrupted. Announcer Warren Sweeney broke in with the news and boarded the train—the Santa Fe Chief—westward on its of the Japanese attack upon Pearl Harbor. It was shortly after transcontinental journey to California. 1400 hours local time, and the initial reports were very sketchy, On the train with his aide Commander Hal Lamar, Nimitz pored Pearl Harbor but clearly an attack of epic proportions had just concluded. over a large pile of classified documents as he contemplated the By Charles G. Hood, MD Nimitz immediately reported to headquarters to size up the enormity of his task. Passing through Illinois, he jotted a letter situation. President Franklin Roosevelt had only been informed to his wife, a portion of which read: “I have preliminarily read all of the deadly assault at 1330 hours local time (a 5-hour time of the data which was furnished to me upon leaving Washing- difference between D.C. and Hawaii in the winter) when his Navy ton—some ten pounds of paper—and my conscience will now Secretary Frank Knox burst into his study to announce that permit me to relax.” The train continued its steady progress to the Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor. West Coast, passing through Colorado and New Mexico. On 21 Admiral Nimitz was no stranger to war. A native of Fredericks- December, Nimitz wrote: “…after spending most of today reading burg, Texas, Nimitz was born in 1885 and educated as a midship- reports and estimates, I find it difficult to keep on the cheerful man at the U.S. Naval Academy between 1901 and 1905, finishing side. Perhaps when I actually arrive and get over the first shock, seventh out of a class of 114. After graduation he was assigned things will be better.” first to the battleship USS Ohio (BB-12) and then the destroyer Arriving at San Diego on 22 December, Nimitz encountered USS Decatur (DD-5), where he assumed command at age 22 as heavy storms that caused the postponement of his flight to an ensign. In 1908, he ran the destroyer aground on a mud bank Hawaii. Waylaid at the naval base, he met with friends and in the Philippines, surviving a court-martial that could have colleagues stationed there, including Vice Adm. John S. McCain jettisoned his burgeoning career. —the grandfather of the late senator from Arizona, and a major Nimitz was given a reprieve and subsequently found his true historical figure in his own right. The weather did not improve until calling in 1909, when he was given command of the nation’s 24 December, meaning that the aircraft personnel charged with second submarine, the USS Plunger (SS-2), at the age of 24. delivering the next commander-in-chief to Hawaii would miss Other submarine commands followed on the USS Snapper spending Christmas with their families. Nimitz’ concern for his (SS-16) and the USS Narwhal (SS-17), but Nimitz’ career really men’s welfare was clearly conveyed in a note written to McCain began its upward trajectory when he was assigned to the before departing San Diego: “I greatly regret taking these pilots University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Bavaria to study diesel away—and the crews on Christmas Eve, but I see no choice on engine design in 1913. At the time, young Nimitz had already my part. I only hope I can live up to the high expectations of you burnished his reputation in the Navy as the foremost expert and the President...I will faithfully promise to do my best.” on diesel engines, and he also spoke fluent German since his Nimitz’ plane touched down uneventfully in Oahu on Christmas parents were both of German descent. Eve. During the final approach, he got his first sweeping look at Recall that World War I had not yet begun, and the world the sheer magnitude of destruction—a vision that both shocked was not aware of the lethal power of submarine warfare that the and angered him. Mostly, though, Nimitz felt a great Germans would unleash with their U-boat program. Nimitz was sadness for the many lives lost. “(It was) the saddest Christmas privy to many of the technical innovations that the Germans I ever had,” he later recalled. “The harbor was filled with wreckage. would bring to bear in their impending attempt to dominate the They were exhuming bodies. The water was covered with oil, world’s seas. Nimitz was the brains behind the American initiative and it was blowing and raining.” to refuel surface ships while underway, a strategy that he helped Viewing the massacre firsthand must have been particularly to implement with great success in the First World War. At the dispiriting for Nimitz since 20 years earlier he had spent time at conclusion of the Great War, Nimitz spent a year as XO (executive Pearl Harbor helping the U.S. Navy to establish its first submarine officer, second in command) aboard the USS South Carolina presence there. The irony of that fact was certainly not lost on (BB-26), making two trips back and forth across the Atlantic Nimitz. The future admiral spent the holiday week assessing the Ocean to bring American GIs in Europe back home. extent of the damage, dealing with the families of the many killed Nimitz’ post-war career saw more and more shore-duty posts or injured, and strategizing against a cunning enemy who had and less time at sea, but he remained a submarine man at heart. driven the Hawaiians into a state of panic about the next attack. He earned his gold dolphins indicating proficiency in submarines, For the change of command ceremony, Nimitz made a insignia that he proudly wore even many years later. During the symbolic and noteworthy choice of venue. Normally, such events interwar period between 1920 and 1940, Nimitz built a reputation occurred aboard battleships, but because the Japanese had | | American Submariner 12 13 Fourth Quarter 2019 either sunken or heavily damaged every single battleship at Pearl At that moment, Chester Nimitz stepped forward and recited his four days later of an apparent heart attack in California. create a new post-war submarine class operating on nuclear Harbor, another location was needed. Fittingly, Nimitz selected new command orders to those assembled. He then saluted the After the papers had been signed and the Japanese surren- propulsion. Chester W. Nimitz retired in 1947 after more than 40 the top deck of the submarine USS Grayling (SS-209) to host the outgoing commander and said, der party had departed, Admiral Nimitz stood at the microphone years of active service in the United States Navy. He died nearly proceedings. Asked why he made this somewhat unconventional “I relieve you, sir.” In so doing, the and spoke poignantly about those Americans who had made 20 years later at Yerba Buena Island, adjacent to the U.S. Navy choice during a local press conference, Nimitz simply replied, participants in this stirring ritual the ultimate sacrifice during the epic war in the Pacific. He uttered base at Treasure Island in California. “Because I’m an old sub man.” fulfilled a noble tradition dating this promise to those assembled on the battleship in Tokyo Bay The graves of Chester Nimitz and his wife are grouped with Nimitz’ terse answer belied a much deeper understanding back several generations in the that day: those of several of his contemporary admirals and spouses by of just how important the submarine fleet would become in United States Navy. The transfer They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together, mutual consent at the Golden Gate National Cemetery. Rather defeating the Imperial Navy. Although the Japanese declared of power had solemnly occurred. and now they sleep side by side. To them, we have a solemn than choosing burial at Arlington National Cemetery in our nation’s the assault upon Pearl Harbor an unmitigated success, short-term Admiral Nimitz then addres- obligation—the obligation to ensure that their sacrifice will help capital, the admirals preferred their final resting places to be analysis of the fallout by American naval intelligence did reveal a sed the crowd. He could not make this a better and safer world in which to live. placed together in San Francisco in a touching act of geographic few silver linings on the otherwise abysmal cloud of destruction. have known for certain at the True to form, Admiral Nimitz chose another submarine for symbolism. Facing west, their graves stand sentry in perpetuity Namely, the submarine piers at Pearl Harbor had been spared precarious time that he assumed the next change of command ceremony, on 24 November over the Pacific Ocean—the vast body of water they helped of any significant damage, and the large oil reserves stored in command that the defeat of 1945. On the top deck of the USS Menhaden (SS-377), Nimitz to liberate. tanks at the base were mostly intact. Nimitz intended for his Japan in the Pacific theater would relinquished his command of the Pacific Fleet to Admiral Like countless other men and women who dealt with submarines to immediately take the fight indeed occur, so he kept his Raymond A. Spruance. The proceedings took all of ten minutes extraordinary circumstances between 1941 and 1945, Admiral to the enemy at sea, in comments brief: “I have just As commander-in-chief of to complete. Fittingly, Pearl Harbor served as the backdrop for Nimitz missed many a broadcast of the Sunday afternoon order to send the clear assumed a great responsibility the United States Pacific the solemn transfer of power that day. Four years earlier, the classical music program that he so treasured in the prosecution message that America and obligation, which I shall do Fleet, Nimitz had operational tattered remnants of a wounded United States Navy installation of war against the Japanese. History looks back fondly on his was wounded but not my utmost to discharge.” control over all allied units there had inspired a nation to enter a mighty war. That conflict competent and steady service as commander of the Pacific fatally so. It would take Nimitz’ aggressive strategy in the Pacific, including air, was waged, and victory had been won, yet the mood that Fleet. Admiral Nimitz never forgot his submarine roots, and the land, and sea forces. months of concerted of deploying the submarine force Sunday morning was more contemplative than triumphant. following quote attributed to him (from an introduction he effort to rebuild the offensively while the surface naval power was rebuilt at unprec- World War II had taken an enormous toll on the United States penned in 1949 for the classic book, United States Operations crippled surface fleet, edented speed paid off. The Japanese, seeming invulnerable Armed Forces. Over 400,000 total American military deaths, in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe) has become immortalized but in the meantime at the beginning of 1942, suffered a major defeat later that year of which approximately 63,000 occurred in the Navy alone, in the annals of submarine history. Indeed, many believe that his the smoke boats at Midway, and the tide turned toward the eventual victory in the represented the incalculable cost of the war. words represent the finest accolade ever given in praise of the could hold the line and Pacific, albeit at great human cost. Of the 52 submarines lost The calm azure waters that surrounded the submarine that Silent Service. give the U.S. morale a at sea during World War II, resulting in more than 3,600 sailor morning were a far cry from the scene of carnage and destruction “When I assumed command of the Pacific Fleet on 31 December much-needed shot deaths, one was the USS Grayling. She was lost during her eighth of 7 December 1941. In his final remarks as commander-in-chief 1941, our submarines were already operating against the enemy, in the arm. war patrol in August 1943 near the Philippines. All 77 men aboard of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Nimitz spoke with reverence about the only units of the Fleet that could come to grips with the For the men of perished, and the boat was never found. The Grayling sunk 16 the hallowed seas of Pearl Harbor: Japanese for months to come. It was to the Submarine Force that the Grayling, the enemy ships for a total of 61,400 tons and received six battle In hauling down my flag as commander-in-chief of the Pacific I looked to carry the load until our great industrial activity could change of command stars during her abbreviated period of wartime service. Fleet, it seems to me appropriate that I do this aboard a submarine produce the weapons we so sorely needed to carry the war to the ceremony was Nimitz was greatly moved by this loss—the mighty boat where at Pearl Harbor...It was on the submarine Grayling that my flag enemy. It is to the everlasting honor and glory of our submarine considered a very his admiral flag had first been raised. The loss did not dampen was hoisted when I took command of the fleet nearly four years personnel that they never failed us in our days of peril.” rare honor. The his resolve to vanquish the enemy. A brilliant tactician, Nimitz ago; it was from Pearl Harbor that this Ensign Chester W. Nimitz on board a U.S. Grayling was a Tambor– once summarized his fundamental tenet: “It is the function of fleet fought its way across the Pacific Navy training ship, circa 1907. class submarine built the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it is not fought to victory. The triumphal march of United at Kittery, Maine and launched in 1940. She was en route to San on American soil.” Parenthetically, history shows us that the States and Allied forces across great Diego via the Panama Canal when the surprise Japanese attack continental United States was exceptionally vulnerable to an distances and through innumerable occurred in 1941. Her orders changed, and the Grayling set sail invasion at the time—and senior Japanese officers had lobbied islands of the world’s largest ocean was for Pearl Harbor on 17 December. When she arrived on Christmas strenuously for such a follow-up to Pearl Harbor. made possible because all of our forces Eve, the men of the Grayling saw the same horrible scene that The wartime actions of Chester Nimitz have filled the worked so well together. Nimitz described. Shortly after she made port at Pearl Harbor, her pages of many historical books; no justice could be given his When we began our task here near captain, LTCDR Eliot Olsen, was notified that Grayling had been impeccable track record in only a few sentences here. Suffice the end of 1941, our country truly faced a personally selected by Nimitz to host the solemn event marking to say that his leadership and strategic vision were instrumental possibility of disaster...Our powerful and the beginning of his tenure as fleet commander. in the successful prosecution of the war effort in the Pacific. determined foe was on the offensive and On the morning of New Year’s Eve, guests began to arrive We now complete our story by fast-forwarding to the many of our ships lay sunk in the mud of aboard the Grayling for the ceremony. The weather was ideal for war’s conclusion. this harbor. At that time, the fleet relied late December: Clear and sunny skies, a temperature of 78° F, and For Chester Nimitz, World War II began on one ship and heavily on its submarine force, for it was a light breeze of 5 knots. The chosen uniform was service dress ended on another. The date was 2 September 1945, and Admiral the only force we had then, or for many whites, except for the official party who were decked out in full Nimitz was aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63) as an official months, that could attack Japan near its dress uniform with medals and swords. Just minutes before the representative of the United States when the Japanese offered home bases. By themselves our subma- start of the event, Nimitz paused in private to write in his jour- their formal surrender. Aboard with Nimitz were his Army peer, rines made the Japanese pay for Pearl nal. “This is just a very hasty note to tell you that at 10 am…I will Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Allied Commander, and his dear Harbor many times over. Their courage relieve Pye and become C in C Pacific Fleet. May the good Lord friend and fellow Navy colleague, Admiral John McCain. The and daring is [sic] known to us all. I take help and advise me, and may I have all the support I can get for I war efforts of the past 45 months had eroded McCain’s health great pride in their achievements.” will need it. I have still not reached the point where I can sleep considerably, and he had been advised to rest and recuperate at His work done, the old submariner well because there is so much going on and so much to do. I am home. However, Admiral William Halsey had requested McCain’s worked for another two years as the well however and full of energy.” presence at the ceremony, so he dutifully came and watched Chief of Naval Operations, where perhaps Surrender of Japan, Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, All hands on board were called to quarters at the start of along with Nimitz as the Japanese signed the surrender docments. his greatest accomplishment was the signs the Instrument of Surrender as United States Representative, on board USS Missouri the proceedings at 1000 hours. The outgoing admiral said a few Nimitz was happy to see his old friend again. It was the last staunch support that his office threw (BB-63), 2 September 1945. Standing directly behind him are (l-r): General of the Army Douglas words, concluding with the statement, “I am ready to be relieved.” meeting for the two great Navy leaders; McCain would die just behind Hyman Rickover’s initiative to MacArthur; Admiral William F. Halsey, USN, and Rear Admiral Forrest Sherman, USN. | | American Submariner 14 15 Fourth Quarter 2019 Groton Base “No one stands so tall as when We made 27 Kids Honorary Submariners! they stoop to help a child.” We recently visited children at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and —Abraham Lincoln Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven Connecticut. The kids, their families, the hospital staffs, and hospital visitors thanked us for the visit and for our service to our country! The children were excited to learn that if they visited the free USS Nautilus Central Florida Base Submarine Museum in Groton, they would receive a special tour conducted by active-duty submariners and a USS Nautilus challenge coin. This is done for On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, Central Florida Base Kaps4Kids team members any visiting Honorary Submariner child from any USSVI base’s K4K Program. Bob Steffy, Alan Fickett and Jay Mack visited the children at the Arnold Palmer Hospital Our Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Team on this visit included Bob and Susan Sharpe, for Children in Orlando. It was another successful visit, Charlie Murray and John Riley. with the children enjoying becoming “Honorary Subma- We received the following email a few hours after our visit: riners” and receiving their caps and certificates. The Kaps4Kids Chairman at Central Florida Base, Bob Steffy, has done a great job in planning these visits Dear John, Charlie and Bob: and keeping us active. In addition to the Arnold Palmer It was wonderful to have the three of you visit today. Hospital for Children, we also visit the Walt Disney Pa- You operated like a well-oiled team. Your genuine passion and vilion at AdventHealth for Children, another hospital enthusiasm comes through to families. Your visit brought some Shipmates, for children in Orlando. Our visits are on a rotating and wonderful moments and smiles! (l-r) K4K Chairman John Riley, Charlie Murray and bi-monthly schedule. Bob Sharpe present Nico with a certificate making It’s always a pleasure to spend the afternoon with you—you are U.S. Submarine Veterans Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) I strongly recommend that any base not involved him an Honorary Submariner. such good friends of the Child Life program. Week is just around the corner! in Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) consider doing so in the future. It Each year K4K Week is celebrated around is a wonderful program and very well worth your time With my gratitude for your kindness, Veterans Day (November 11th). and effort. Janice Baker, MA, CTRS In addition to other K4K visits made during the Jay D. Mack, Southeast District 4 Commander Isaiah is all smiles upon Manager, Arts for Healing year, I encourage USSVI Bases to schedule and becoming an Honorary Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital make a K4K visit to kids as close to Veterans Submariner. Day as they can. This is done to: 1. Obtain local and national recognition of Rocky Mountain Base USSVI’s Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) Program. This in turn will let our communities learn about Kap(SS) 4 Kids(SS) team members from the Rocky Mountain Base in the USSVI and why we exist. Arvada, Colorado visited Brent’s Place on May 20, 2019. Located in nearby 2. Take advantage of a period when child care Aurora, Brent’s Place is a long-term home away from home for children and facilities are more likely to welcome visits families with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses while they receive by Veterans. treatment at local hospitals. The facility is closely associated with Children’s 3. Have SubVets interact with children, their Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and has been providing safe, families and facility staff at a time when the clean accommodations for families in the Denver area for more than 20 appreciation for Veterans is at its highest. years. For more information about Brent’s Place, visit brentsplace.org. 4. Bring joy to sick children and to the SubVets In addition to the traditional visit and talking to the children and their Newly-designated Honorary Submariner Kaia with who visit them! (l-r) Charlie Murray, Bob Sharpe and John Riley. families, the team prepared dinner for approximately 40 people. The meal, “We begin by imagining that we are of meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, din- giving to them; we end by realizing ner rolls and brownies was enjoyed by all. that they have enriched us” During the visit we passed out ball —Pope John Paul II (l-r) Southeast District 4 Commander Jay Mack, K4K Chairman Robert Steffy and caps, rubber duckies, glow in the dark Central Florida Base Commander Alan Fickett with Arnold Palmer Hospital for Thank you for all that you do in bringing bouncing balls and bracelets and pre- Children staff members (l-r) Dawn and Julia. happiness to sick children by participating sented each kid with a framed Honorary in this life changing USSVI Community Submariner Certificate. STILL WEARING HIS K4K HAT! Outreach Program! We got to meet many wonderful peo- James Etheridge was ple and were even serenaded by Ariel John Riley visited by Peoria Base from Disney accompanied by a sweet National Chairman Kap(SS) 4 Kids(SS) USSVI Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) 4-year-old girl staying at Brent’s Place Chairman Woody USSV Charitable Foundation who knew all the words to the song. Woodhouse while in the K4K Fund Manager Many thanks to Jimmy Alfaro, potato hospital awaiting surgery. K4K Video: http://bit.ly/K4KVideo He was given a K4K chefs Dennis and Barbara Robinson and K4K Guidelines:http://bit.ly/K4KGuidelines submariner hat, a gift he meatloaf masters Cora Tostiven and Ab- Chairman Emeritus and Founder wore constantly, never bey Munyan for stepping up to help. We T Michael Bircumshaw wanting to take it off. all made it home safely that night despite Now a teenager, James a late spring Denver blizzard! Dennis and Barbara made 15 pounds of Cora Tostiven and Abbey Munyan prepare continues to proudly wear mashed potatoes. meat loaf for the oven. his K4K hat. | | American Submariner 16 17 Fourth Quarter 2019

Still wearing his K4K hat! James Etheridge was visited by Peoria Base K4K chairman Woody Woodhouse while awaiting surgery and received a K4K hat, a gift he wore constantly, never wanting to take it off. Now a teenager, he still proudly wears his K4K hat. Buffalo Base Hosts 75th Anniversary Celebration of USS Croaker Commissioning ne might wonder what a striking new WWII submarine Commander Fritz Marazita and I had our time to speak. We had the memorial is doing in Chicago. After all, the boats were On Saturday, 27 April 2019, Buffalo Base and the Buffalo and Chicago Proudly pleasure of listening to Commander Hurley’s sea stories and his O never based here. But the City of the Big Shoulders did Erie County Naval and Military Park hosted the celebration of the praise of his crew. The crewmembers were much appreciative of provide an unusual Great Lakes gateway for new construction 75th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Croaker (SS-246) what he said. submarines coming out of Wisconsin’s Manitowoc Shipyard to and the 30th anniversary of the opening of Croaker to the public Presents a New WWII New York Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, Erie County legislator, enter the war. at Buffalo Naval Park in Buffalo, and newly-elected County Executive Lynn Dixon, and a represen- Twenty-eight such Gato- and Balao-class submarines were New York. tative of the Mayor’s Office all presented proclamations and did Submarine Memorial to pass through the area on their way into history. After first The weather was not go- so in a typical political fashion. Naval Park President and CEO Paul conducting essential freshwater “sea trials” in Lake Michigan ing to be denied. The rain Marzello spoke of the future of the park, and the future appears to gain Navy acceptance, they then set out on an arduous gods gave us a break, but Windy City’s Unique Nod bright for the park, the city and Buffalo Base. multi-thousand mile trek to the Pacific and their ultimate fates. the wind and cold forced A luncheon on the mess decks of the USS Little Rock (CLG-4) Transiting via Lockport through the ship canal to the Chicago us to move inside, cramming ev- to Submarines is One concluded the ceremony and was followed by an audio tour of River, one-by-one these submarines then headed south down eryone into the museum, which the ships. the mighty Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico, through the Panama turned out to be the perfect of the Most Impressive Yet Canal and on to Pearl Harbor—then very much into harm’s way. place—making it as if everyone Four of these boats and their crews were never to return, although was elbows to elbows on the By Jeff Porteous their combined Silent Service sisters from shipyards across the boat. country were eventually responsible for sinking half of all And so, we began our cere- Japanese shipping during the war, and using a mere 2% of The Gato-class USS Croaker mony to commemorate these total Navy resources to do it. (SS-246) slides down the ways two momentous events. We Members of the Crash Dive and USS Chicago Bases of on 19 December 1943. had just short of twenty former USSVI initially started with the idea of encouraging the city Croaker sailors from all over the country with their guests. Buffalo to honor the memory of Pearl Harbor, but the notion quickly Base was well represented, in addition to area dignitaries and oth- grew to include a celebration of the city’s unique connection ers interested in the Croaker story. to WWII submarines as well. After all, how many knew or would The ceremony went very well, with the Red Blazer Men’s Cho- even suspect that the industrial midwest—so distant from rus singing the National Anthem and the American Legion Post either coast—would play such a significant part in crucial 880 color guard presenting the colors. Our guest speaker, Com- warship production? mander Robert Hurley, USN (Ret) was the commanding officer of Just like the good old days! All smiles and elbow to elbow as Steve Benicke and Frank Voznak, both area SubVets, were Croaker from 1966-68. Base Vice Commander Dennis Staley did foul weather forced the Croaker 75th anniversary celebration among those who saw this wartime submarine story as an the call to colors, and Charles Andrews, along with Buffalo Base below decks. important one. Wanting to create something more impressive than a typical memorial plaque, they ultimately organized and fostered the raising of $250,000 toward construction of a new memorial. Dedicated to all U.S. Navy submariners—past, present and future—this unique spot on Chicago’s new Riverwalk area ABOUT JOE BUFF sports quite a different look from military monuments you Six-time award winning pro-USN may’ve seen before—and most beautifully and strikingly so. Joe Buff Inc. 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Those SubVets and others who enhancement and risk mitigation sponsored it hope its distinctive presence not only honors submariners and their submarines which transited the area on their way to fight a dangerous undersea war, but educates the public as well about the role Chicago played in helping to ultimately deliver such a critical maritime victory. | | American Submariner 18 19 Fourth Quarter 2019 A Brief History of the From Corpsman to Hero SUB-MA-REENER? or SUB-MARE-INNER? Western Region Roundup to Medic and Beyond Submarine Veterans of WWII divided the country into regions James (Jim) Scire, HMC(SS) joined the U.S. Army in 1937. He The Debate Rages On and they would hold annual caucuses at a location chosen by the remained in the Army until 1940. In 1941 he enlisted in the U.S. host state. Before the year 2000, the Southwest Regional Caucus Navy where he attended corpsman school and submarine school. The Correct Pronunciation of Submariner roneous deduction, it would have become the justification for the was held in Laughlin, Nevada. Beginning in 2007 it became a joint Upon completion, he was assigned to USS Pike (SS-173) where The Third Quarter Edition of American Submariner is the first submersible-ship pronunciation. In contrast, a class of ordinary, event with United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI). he made one war patrol. Jim qualified in submarines in 1943. He edition of the magazine in about a year that does not contain arti- educated individuals probably considered “mariner” to be the root At the business meeting in 2014, the Western Region of USS- was subsequently transferred to USS Redfish (SS-395) under cles about the correct pronunciation of submariner. Those articles of submariner and incorporated that pronunciation into subma- VI assumed responsibility for hosting the “Roundup” as it had the command of Cmdr. Louis D. acknowledged that two pronunciations are being used in the U.S.: riner. This would have been another erroneous deduction. None- become known. The event was moved to Las Vegas for the 2017 McGregor. On her first patrol, one with the same pronunciation as the submersible ship with an theless, pronunciations by these two groups led to two pronuncia- and 2018 gatherings and returned to Laughlin in 2019. The 2020 Redfish engaged in a surface “r” at its end, and another with either pronunciation of a word that tions of submariner becoming acceptable. Roundup will be held at the Riverside Hotel Resort and Casino, gun battle during which a crew- refers to someone who serves on a ship—mariner (phonetic tran- For the record, the root of submarine and submariner is March 22-27. Complete details as they become available can be member was shot in the head. scription: \'mer-ə-nər or 'ma-rə-nər\). The articles in the magazine “marine”—a word that has many senses with many of those relat- found by visiting wrroundup.com. Jim immediately went top- side amid intense gunfire and insisted that the only correct pronunciation is the one based on ed to the sea. “Sub-” is a prefix that means “under” or “beneath.” All submariners, veterans, and active duty alike are welcome. brought the injured shipmate that of the submersible ship. And some authors of those articles The realization of the true root of these words might seem to in- The purpose of the Roundup is to provide a means for Region- below decks and performed the were adamant about their decisions! dicate that the submersible-ship pronunciations of submariner al and District Commanders to conduct USSVI business and also surgery necessary to save the I will set the record straight—once and for all. Either pronun- should, at least, have become the preferred pronunciation. That provide a place for submariners to gather for their mutual benefit man’s life. For this action Jim ciation of submariner is correct, and neither is less acceptable didn’t pan out. And I suspect that if one attempts to force the sub- and enjoyment. was awarded the Silver Star. than the other. Thus, the actions of those who despise the use of mersible-ship pronunciation of submariner to become either the On her second patrol, Red- the “mariner” pronunciation or condemn those who use it is un- preferred pronunciation or the only correct pronunciation by dis- fish was pinned down under a called-for! Even the title of this article is incorrect because it sug- cussing the matter with editors at Merriam-Webster, Inc., the per- Boat Sponsorship Program Winner depth charge attack. They were gests that one correct pronunciation exists for the word. I decided son will be met with deaf ears. on the bottom in 200 feet of not to correct the title—either by adding an “s” to pronunciation or Dallas Lesley of the PC Stryker Base is the winner of the To win over those editors, one must be or have been a presti- water under intense depth charging. During this action, Jim’s right deleting the word correct—because my article might not be read. gious individual or hold or have held a prestigious position! Con- fourth quarter Boat Model Giveaway for the Boat Sponsorship ear was partially detached in a fall. Jim performed the necessary Since you’ve read this far, please continue for authoritative confir- sider what happened with the acceptable pronunciations of the Program. He has won a $500.00 credit towards a model of his surgery on himself to reattach his ear. It was also during this patrol mation of my conclusion. word nuclear. Two of the acceptable pronunciations are \'nü-klē-ər choice from Cold War Submarines. that Redfish sank the newly-built Japanese carrier Unryū. One must keep in mind that the official language of the U.S. is or 'nyü- klē-ər\. Two other acceptable pronunciations that seem Congratulations, Dallas! Jim left the Navy in February 1946 as an HMC(SS) with several American English; not British English, Old English, Middle English, unfounded are \'nü-kyə-lər or 'nyü- kyə-lər\. The second and third Combat Patrol awards. After a brief rest he rejoined the Army as a or any other English. For the general public, the authority for infor- syllables of these latter two pronunciations have a sound of a long Sergeant Medic. mation about the words of our language is the dictionary, specif- “u.” How can this be! Neither the vowel nor a combination of letters After completing his military service, Jim atended college able with being a SUB-MA-REENER. I have always felt that I will not ically the 11th Edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. that might produce a “u” sound are present! The dictionary’s ex- and upon graduation went into teaching, eventually becoming judge whatever anyone may choose to call themselves, but I just (This dictionary is also the authority in court systems of the U.S.) planation follows: Dean of Students. Upon retirement he joined USSVI and be- might speak up at the way another person may label me. Thank Most people consult dictionaries for senses, aka “definitions,” of Although disapproved of by many, pronunciations ending in came a Life and Holland Club member of Montana Base. In you for your service and for being a member of SubVets. words and less often for their correct spellings. Few use the book \-kyə-lər\ have been found in widespread use among educated his final days Jim was cared for by his daughter Elizabeth (“Liz”). for pronunciations of words. But more importantly, nearly everyone speakers including scientists, lawyers, professors, congressmen, T Michael Bircumshaw As can be seen from the photo, he enjoyed reading Sports has never consulted the preliminary information of a dictionary. By U.S. cabinet members, and at least two U.S. presidents and one National Editor Illustrated, and he especially liked the pictures as any good boat omitting that consultation, one is unaware of some significant in- vice president. Mike: sailor would. formation related to the use of the dictionary. Had those whose I believe that most of those who use the unusual pronuncia- I can agree with everything you say—even preferring to be In August of this year, Jim departed on Eternal Patrol, just 56 articles appeared in American Submariner thoroughly consulted a tions are from the South as these folks have a dialect that is often called a SUB MA-REEN-ER. But keep in mind that a person is not days short of his 100th birthday. Both he and his great smile will quality dictionary, they would have learned that no basis exists to challenged by the Northerners. “obligated” to call you a SUB MA-REEN-ER despite your preference. be missed by everyone who knew him. Jim was the last known justify their articles. This instance with nuclear tends to support my belief that the I hope that someone’s refusal to comply with your request will not Redfish plankowner. The collegiate dictionary has many sections of preliminary in- editors at Merriam-Webster, Inc. will not consider making prefer- end up with you being mentioned on national news for a needless formation of which “Explanatory Notes” is one. This section has one ential pronunciations of submariner. What happened with nuclear tragedy! BTW, there is no word pronounced as SUB -MARE-IN. portion that deals with the proper interpretations of variant pronun- was an add-on of additional pronunciations because of “wide- Nonetheless, I’m still hoping that you will put my article in UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS, INC. ciations for word entries in the dictionary. Submariner has two pro- spread usage.” This is the same situation that caused the earlier, PROUDLY RECOGNIZES OUR American Submariner (SUB MA-REEN-ER!). LONGEST QUALIFIED MEMBERS nunciations that are separated by a comma. In this case, the second variant pronunciations of submariner. Howard variant is the “mariner” pronunciation. The Explanatory Notes alerts I had been using the “mariner” pronunciation of submariner users that a second-place variant with separation by a comma is until about 12 years ago when a shipmate rebuked me. After con- Howard, not to be regarded as less acceptable than the pronunciation of the sulting the dictionary to verify that the submersible-ship pronun- Thanks again. By the way, I prefer to be called, “Michael.” Have I first. Thus, no one should disapprove of anyone’s use of either sanc- ciation was acceptable, I began using it solely because of the sub- violated the laws of English language decency once again? tioned pronunciation of submariner. The Explanatory Notes further mersible-ship inference. Since there is no word pronounced as SUB-MARE-IN, I am states: “It [the second variant] may, in fact, be used by as many edu- Howard Dobson forever confident that I cannot possibly be a SUB-MARE-INNER. cated speakers as the first…” The section continues: “…but the re- USS Sam Houston (SSBN 609) Thanks so much. I greatly appreciate being vindicated. As to your quirements of the printed page make one [variant] precede the oth- splendid dissertation on other words, ie: Nuclear. I am forever er.” In other words, the pronunciations cannot be stacked vertically Dear Howard, hearing people of status use modifiers with the word “Unique.” for word entries. Some words with variant pronunciations have pref- To each his own. And I am convinced that since I never sailed There are no modifiers to that word. “Unique” will always stand erential usage of the pronunciations, and the dictionary has means on a SUB -MARE-IN I am not willing TO be a SUB-MARE-INNER. alone. There are others who use a “NON-EXISTENT” word with of specifying how and when each is or may be used. Right or wrong, my PC levels are nearly non-existent, and I only annoying regularity, that word being “IRREGARDLESS.” The point Longest Qualifed Officer Longest Qualified Enlisted I suspect that some early on submariners probably adopted served on SUB- MARINES. I accept being a MARE-INNER as are all being that there are those among us who not only “Vote,” they also Cdr. Gus Krause C.O. “Art” Tinsley, ENDC the submersible-ship pronunciation of submariner because this of us who choose to go to sea. But, I will always be a SUB MA-RE- procreate and worst of all they insist on the continuing misuse of Qualified February 1941 Qualified 1937 word—without its trailing “r”—can only be pronounced as it always EN-ER. For me SUB-MARE-INNER signifies being something less the language. Deaf ears included. S 36 (SS-141) S 24 (SS-149) had been. In other words, they probably considered “submarine” that a TRUE MARE- INNER, and I refuse to accept that title. With 17½ Best, as the root of submariner. Although this would have been an er- years at sea and ten of that on the boats. I am forever comfort- Michael | | American Submariner 20 21 Fourth Quarter 2019 I Am Not Here to Bug You UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS, INC.

Honestly, I’m not. Please understand that there is no cure for asbestosis or me- But if I bug you enough to take action and get a no contrast sothelioma. However, there is compensation, from both the Veter- high-resolution cat scan, then I have done almost all I can and the ans Administration and specific private funding sources. 2019 AWARD RECIPIENTS rest is up to you. If you have not done so, please take the time to get a cat scan. So far, I have received 607 telephone calls and emails—nearly Do this for you and your family. five percent of our current membership. I am hoping that the other If you are ready to take action, call me, and I do my best to JOE 95 percent got the CT scan and received a clean bill of health with guide you through the process. NEGRI no lung problems. I have asbestosis and believe me it is a process. Call or email Of the 607 shipmates that I have counseled, 412 have gotten me with any questions and call me before you go to the VA. If you AWARD the scan and called back to report the results. Of that, 128 (31%) have already been to the VA, call me anyway, and I will do my best have said that they are clear, having only minor or no lung issues. to assist you. STEVE BELL Two hundred eighty-four (69%) have asbestosis, or something Email me at [email protected] or give me a call Carolina Piedmont Base more serious. Five have reported lung cancer, and three say they at (951) 775-4549. Leave a message if I do not answer, and I will have been diagnosed with mesothelioma (a malignant tumor call you back. caused by inhaled asbestos fibers). Those with lung cancer have Best, ROBERT LINK AWARD had it removed. The three with mesothelioma have between 18 Michael months and some unknown number of months to live. T. Michael Bircumshaw James Albert Warner Doyle Jr. Robert Medearis Charles “Chuck” Senior Naples Base Perch Base West Tennessee Base LA-Pasadena Base Topeka-Jefferson City Base Members Awarded Quilts of Valor Roy “Buck” Biddle Frank Hood Wade Miller Frederick Williams White Mountain Base Marblehead Base Rogue-Umpqua Base Dallas Base American Legion hosts Janice and Paul Hobbs welcomed all Topeka-Jefferson City (TJC) Base Quilts of Valor was started by Stephen Bishop James Irwin Dennis Nardone Wyvel Thomas Williams III members and their wives to their Columbia, Missouri Post following the 2019 Memorial Day Catherine Roberts of Seaford, Northern Virginia Base Albany-Saratoga Base Bremerton Base Brazos Valley Base Delaware, after her son was Veterans Parade. deployed to Iraq in 2003. She After a great lunch, Janice Hobbs introduced the ladies of the Patriot Piecers Quilts of Valor James Brennan Phillip Jaskoviak John North Herbert Wise wanted to give thanks and honor and talked about the Quilts of Valor movement and its purpose to “cover all combat service Naples Base Dallas Base Mare Island Base USS Snook Base members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.” service members with handmade Dennis “Phrog” Coulter Paul Kelley Steve Paganelli Jerome Young quilts. A soldier who had lost his The quilting ladies presented each TJC Base submariner with his own special quilt. Each Old North State Base Rhode Island Base Mare Island Base Seawolf Base leg in Iraq and was recuperating handcrafted quilt was made for a specific individual and given an appropriate name. My quilt’s at Walter Reed Army Medical name is “One Ping Only,” because I was a Sonarman. Thomas Conner Charles “Chuck” Martin John “Jack” Regan Greg Zonner Center in Bethesda, Maryland, We were all deeply grateful for the recognition of service and for the quilt we each received Groton Base Northern Virginia Base Cuttlefish Base Razorback Base received the first quilt. The Quilts from the Quilts of Valor ladies. of Valor movement spread from The hospitality, luncheon and fellowship of American Legion Post 202 will long be remem- Catherine Robert’s home across bered by TJC members. MERITORIOUS AWARD (Individual) SILVER ANCHOR AWARD the nation and beyond through George H. Arnold Pete Rathmell, USS Snook Base Kevin Galeaz, Thresher Base the power of word-of-mouth Commander Frank Hood, Marblehead Base George LeBlanc, Marblehead Base and the Internet. QOV became a Topeka-Jefferson City Base Peter Koester, Marblehead Base Jerry Luedtke, Placoderm Base national nonprofit in 2005, and Kevin Galeaz, Thresher Base Wade Miller, Rogue-Umpqua Base to date more than 200,000 quilts Edgar “Ed” Brooks, Gudgeon Base Marilyn Senior, LA-Pasadena Base have been presented nationwide. Raymond Zieverink, Carolina Piedmont Base BEN BASTURA AWARD MERITORIOUS AWARD (Base) Richard Pekelney, Mare Island Base USS Chicago Base NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR AWARD Groton Base Class I GOLDEN ANCHOR AWARD (Large Bases – 151+ members) Class I Bremerton Base • Puget Soundings (Large Bases – 151+ members) Class II No Entry (Intermediate Bases – 101-150 members) Class II Gold Country Base • Clear the Baffles (Intermediate Bases – 101-150 members) Class III No Entry (Medium Bases – 51-100 members) Class III Central Texas Base • The Deck Log (Medium Bases – 51-100 members) Class IV Albany-Saratoga Base (Small Bases – 1-50 members) Carolina Piedmont Base SLO Subvets Base • Scuttlebett Class IV NATIONAL NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR (Small Bases – 1-50 members) (l-r) Back: John Cronenberg, Ed Irwin, Wendell Koerner, Stan Putthoff and David Oelrich. Front: *Phillip Cross, Jay Polchow, George No Entry Bremerton Base • Puget Soundings Arnold, Paul Hobbs, Sam Spayde, *David Hutchison. *WWII Submarine Veterans were awarded their quilts at a prior event. | | American Submariner 22 23 Fourth Quarter 2019 TOURS AND EVENTS ADDITIONAL AREA ATTRACTIONS &INTERESTS Welcome Aboard Reception Holland Club Breakfast Tucson Botanical Gardens Motorcycle Run Shopping - La Encantada Mall Pima Air andSp ace Museum Shopping - Premium Outlet Mall Casino Night and line Dancing DeGraziaStudio Tour Biosphere II Tour Desert Diamond Casino, Trans. Provided Men's and Women's Luncheon Tombstone, Arizona Gaslight Music Hall Kartchner CavernsState Park Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum Titan Missile Museum (Green Valley) Tolling of the Boats MemorialService Pima Mine Tour (Open Pit Copper) RaptorShow San Xavier Mission Star Gazing Old Tucson MovieStudios Farewell CoffeeSoc ial CONTACT: Raffle for a FreeS tay at Dennis Ottley, Chairman El Conquestador Resort P. O. 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| | American Submariner 24 25 Fourth Quarter 2019 The Ellwood Bombardment Revisited

The design of the last two issues of American Sub- he proposed and helped to design the U.S. Navy subma- mariner is very appealing and the substantive articles rine Dolphins insignia.) Within a week the proposal was are as well. A point in case is the lead article in the latest reviewed by the Chief of the U.S. Army Air Force, General issue (2019, Third Quarter), The Ellwood Bombardment by Henry H. “Hap” Arnold, who enthusiastically backed the Charles Hood, MD. plan of a retaliatory air raid. At this point, mid-January, the A PROJECT OF THE AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS The article is well written and informative, however, I resolve was absolute among top military leaders, yet a lot I-14 think an error at the bottom of page 14 is worth pointing of painstaking, detailed preparation was essential to make If you are a veteran and would like to share your story and have out for the historical record: Although only implied and the intricate Doolittle Raid a success a full three months it included in the permanent collection at the Library of Congress, not stated specifically, the picture of a Japanese subma- later, on 18 April 1942. call (202) 225-2015 to schedule an interview. While there is no deadline to submit materials, it is recommended you do so as soon rine is not the I-17; it is most likely the considerably larger The crisis at Pearl Harbor – my uncle was on Ford Island as possible. I-14 which was launched in 1944, went into service in early during the attack and my father arrived a little more than a The project began in 2000 as an initiative to share a diverse 1945, surrendered at sea to the U.S. Navy in late August, week later aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-3) – was provoc- array of veterans' personal experiences. These stories will allow and was taken to Guam, Eniwetok, and finally arrived at ative for the American military and the society which it future generations to learn about the realities of war directly from Pearl Harbor in early 1946. The I-14, along with four more protected. Challenges were profound and weighty, but veterans who were there. The Veterans History Project now has recently constructed Japanese submarines, were stud- never overwhelming! I-26 tens of thousands of first-hand American veterans' stories from ied by naval investigators and then sunk off Oahu a few With steadfastness and determination, the top U.S. 1914 to present, including World War I, World War II, Cold War, Ko- months later. military immediately rushed to action. Nearly an hour The above photos show the superstructure differences be- rean War, Iraq War, and Afghan War. The stories are expressed in a Two additional more nuanced observations about Dr. before the last Japanese planes over Oahu departed for tween the two Japanese submarine classes—the B1-class variety of forms such as audio and video-taped interviews, written Hood’s fascinating account relate mainly to the historical the return flight to their carriers some 230 miles north, I-17 (represented in the photo by her sister ship I-26) and the memoirs, letters, postcards, personal diaries, photographs, draw- timeline. Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox ordered execution of AM-class I-14. ings, and scrapbooks. For more detailed information about the project, including fre- First, he writes that “[w]ithin months [of the I-17‘s the latest version of the war plan against Japan. Within The AM class submarine (also known as the I-13-class) was quently asked questions, visit https://www.loc.gov/vets/. shelling at Ellwood, California, on 23 February 1942], the hours the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Harold R. a large seaplane carrier submarine. Seven were ordered, but only two were built. The I-13 was sunk in July 1945 about 630 The project and the phone number are legitimate. I am going fears of a clandestine Japanese-American network op- Stark, ordered the commencement of unrestricted air and to call again and share my story, and I encourage others to do erating primarily on the West Coast led to the policy of submarine warfare against Japan. These explicit retalia- miles east of Yokosuka, Japan. The I-14 surrendered at sea at the end of WWII and was sunk off Oahu, Hawaii in 1946 after the same. involuntary internment of tens of thousands of American tory military directives came the day before the President being studied by naval investigators. Charlie Backes families of Japanese heritage for the duration of the war.” asked “that the Congress declare that since the unpro- Coastal Carolina Submarine Veterans While the I-17 incident no doubt exacerbated the situa- voked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Decem- Of the 20 B-1-class boats, 95% were lost during the war, and only I-36 survived. The I-17 was sunk by New Zealand trawler tion, the internment policy developed earlier during the ber seventh, a state of war has existed between the United Tui and two U.S. Navy aircraft off Nouméa, New Caledonia on Keystone Base Awards Certificate at two months following the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor States and the Japanese Empire.” 19 August 1943. The I-26 (above) survived until October Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony and was formalized on February 19, 1942, when President U.S. Navy submarines, in particular, seized the initiative 1944, when she became an operational loss off Leyte in Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066. by sailing to Japanese home waters. The USS Gudgeon the Philippines. Seven members of the Keystone Base attended the Eagle (As a young child living near San Diego at the outset of the (SS-211) sailed from Pearl Harbor on December 11th and Scout Court of Honor for Jeffrey “Clay” Leitzel on August 18, 2019. Pacific War, I failed to understand why my Japanese-Amer- became the first American submarine to sink a Japanese strong throughout. It was matched only by the American The event was held in the Port Royal Community Building in ican playmates were obligated to move away—I recall my warship in the Second World War, the I-73 on 27 January Port Royal, Pennsylvania and was attended by approximately zeal for victory and peace which was represented so color- father and mother thanking my playmates’ parents for a 1942. A little earlier in January two other American subma- 100 people. Jeffrey’s Eagle Scout Project consisted of updating welcoming gift, a bushel basket full of fruits and vegetables rines, the USS Plunger (SS-179) and Pollack (SS-180), sank fully in various New York City Ticker Tape Parades for war- the online Veteran’s Honor Roll for Juniata County, Pennsylvania. from their truck farm, when we moved into the community over 12,000 tons of Japanese freighters. time leaders before the close of 1945: June 10—General of Once that was complete, he visited the cemeteries to ensure all a few years earlier.) There is probably no better example of U.S. naval the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, September 14—General veterans interred in Juniata County had their service medallions Secondly, Dr. Hood also writes, “[a]nother ramification leadership than Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who earlier Jonathan M. Wainwright (hero of Corregidor), October 9— in place and replaced any that were missing. of the Ellwood Bombardment . . . was to galvanize the commanded four different American submarines. He was Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, October 27—President resolve of U.S. military leaders to give the citizens of Japan sworn in as Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet on the Harry S Truman, and December 14—Fleet Admiral William a taste of their own medicine. Within two months, the deck of the USS Grayling (SS-209) the last day of 1941. His F. Halsey. famous Doolittle Raiders . . . took to the skies in their B-25s distinguished direction of the Navy in the Pacific War, in on a daring mission over heavily populated Tokyo . . . .” U.S. which American submarines played a decisive role, was a military leaders were heavily committed to what became classic example of superior naval leadership at a time of known as the Doolittle Raid well before the I-17 attack crisis. He was a noble leader of the Greatest Generation. on American soil. Retaliation was in the air as evidenced Thus, the confidence with which the United States by FDR’s “Day of Infamy” address to a Joint Session of went to war in December 1941 manifested itself in a draw the U.S. Congress on December 8th. By 10 January 1942 in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942—each side lost Captain Frances S. Low, USN, a distinguished submarine a carrier. The next month in the Battle of Midway the U.S. Carl Boyd, YN1(SS), 1954-58 Keystone Base Commander officer, proposed the idea —attacking the Japanese home- Navy gained an astonishing victory. The Japanese lost four Carl Boyd is an Eminent Scholar Emeritus and Louis I. Jaffe Allen Boyer and land by launching twin-engine bombers from an aircraft carriers and a heavy cruiser to the American loss of one Professor Emeritus of History at Old Dominion University Vice Commander carrier—to the Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet, Admi- carrier. The Japanese naval air wing never fully recovered in Norfolk, Virginia. He has written or co-authored three Earl Gee present ral Ernest J. King, who immediately endorsed the idea and from the Midway loss during the rest of the war. books. His areas of expertise include military, naval and a certificate of pushed it forward. (Although King never became “Qualified Although the Pacific War, a war of attrition, would last intelligence history. Professor Boyd is a former U.S. Navy achievement to in Submarines,” in the early 1920s he commanded a sub- for more than three years after the Midway victory, patri- submariner and a life member of USSVI. Carl qualified on Eagle Scout marine division at New London, Connecticut, and in 1923 otic enthusiasm for retaliation in December 1941 remained USS Pickerel (SS-524) in 1955. Jeffrey Leitzel. | | American Submariner 26 27 Fourth Quarter 2019 Lentil Soup Down in CLASSIFIEDS Mountain Home, Arkansas SUBSCRIBE FREE St. Peter the Fisherman Lentil Soup night is a community service opportunity TO THE POLARIS during Lent where Twin Lakes Base mem- You are cordially invited to subscribe bers invite the community to come and to the Polaris, the WWII Submarine share a simple meal of soup and bread in Veteran’s magazine. Even though the hopes that with their donations, the less WWII Sub Vets have closed their doors, fortunate can be fed. the magazine continues. Volume 63, Brandi Noval, St. Peter’s Director of Number 3 has just been published. Youth Ministry, started the program in 2017. CUSTOM FLAG CASES Polaris has survived because one man It grew from 60 families to more than 100 and his lovely bride—Robert DeVore participating families in one year. This year Handcrafted from and Rosemary just keep on keeping on. St. Peter the Fisherman was able to raise The Polaris is free, however donations $1,350 through the generous donations of Tigerstripe Maple, Cherry, Walnut, Quartersawn White Oak are graciously accepted. If you desire their community. with dovetailed corners. to read about WWII submarines, give The parishioners of St. Peters selected Bob a call. Twin Lakes Base in Mountain Home, Arkan- HOOSIER WOODWORKS sas because of its ongoing programs to Robert DeVore help feed and clothe local veterans. 118 E Ridgeview Dr. P.O. Box 824 Volunteering teaches compassion and Bloomington, IN 47401 Mt. Washington, KY 40047 understanding to people of all ages and Phone (502) 718-9344 www.hoosierwoodworks.com [email protected] backgrounds and is often transformative. (812) 325-9823 The community of St. Peters strives to live Tell them that I sent you! [email protected] the gospel message and reach out to oth- —Editor ers through service. No matter how young Craftsman Roger Kugler, QM1(SS) or old, everyone benefits by participating USSVI Member in community service.

Keystone Base Attends USS Thresher Memorial Dedication

Members of the Keystone Base were honored to be among the this day of events. more than 1,000 guests attending the dedication of a memorial to Although it was an enjoyable time, we were ever mindful of the the USS Thresher (SSN 593) on September 26, 2019, at Arlington reason we were there—to honor the sacrifice of the Thresher crew National Cemetery. The monument honors the 129 men lost on and their SUBSAFE Program legacy. April 10, 1963, when Thresher failed to return to the surface follow- We returned safely to port because the men of the Thresher ing a series of deep-dive tests. did not. The well-attended ceremony was held in the ANC Memorial Amphitheater and began with the Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, and Invocation. Speakers included Kevin Galeaz, Pres- ident of the Thresher Memorial Foundation, Thomas Wiley, the brother of Lt. j.g. John J. Wiley, a crewmember lost on Thresher, retired Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, and New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen. The dedication concluded with a moving rendition of the Navy Hymn sung by the U.S. Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club. Attendees then relocated to the site of the new monument, lo- cated midway between the Visitor Center and the Tomb of the Un- known Soldier. Wreaths were presented, including one by Wayne Standerfer, National Commander of United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. The final tribute was the playing of Taps. A reception followed the ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, where we made new friends and reconnected with old ones. Sailors, currently assigned to the Ceremonial Guard, salute as Taps Twenty-three members from the Keystone Base joined other is played during a wreath laying ceremony at the USS Thresher submarine veterans and their families from all over the country on (SSN 593) memorial dedication in Arlington National Cemetery. | | American Submariner 28 29 Fourth Quarter 2019 Blueback Base Visits “We were pleased to do this and are proud of the result.”

Veterans Home Hoosier Base Dedicates USS Indianapolis Submarine Memorial On 7 September 2019 members of Blueback Base in Portland, Oregon A monument to the USS Indianapolis (SSN 697) was dedicated ed in December 1998. She was docked at the Puget Sound Naval visited the Oregon State Veterans’ in a ceremony on June 8, 2019 at the Indiana Military Museum in Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington from 1999 through 2017. home located in The Dalles. The home Vincennes, Indiana. The ceremony was attended by more than 200 The submarine received many awards over her 18-year life, in- overlooks the Columbia River and The people and included former crew members, four former captains, cluding the Humanitarian Service Medal for the rescue of 30 South Dalles dam and was the first State and three crew members of the soon-to-be commissioned USS Vietnamese boat people and transporting them to safety. India- Indianapolis (LCS-17), a Freedom-class littoral combat ship. napolis is also one, if not the only, submarine to provide power to Veterans Home in Oregon. Captain William Toti, the last commanding officer of the India- an island nation when Hurricane Iwa caused the loss of electrical We cooked hotdogs and ham- napolis, delivered the keynote address in which he gave an over- power on the island of Kauai. burgers for the residents. Some Base view of the life of the boat and it’s many accomplishments. The Indiana Military Museum is open every day and has several members chatted with residents in the After the dedication a Tolling the Boats Ceremony was held, events throughout the year, including Labor Day weekend. Many memory care unit as they enjoyed their followed by a luncheon. Commander Joseph Mitzen, executive of- reenactments and presentations throughout the year bring events burgers and dogs. ficer of the new Freedom-class Indianapolis then addressed the of the First World War and all later wars involving the U.S to life. The core mission at The Dalles is crowd, explaining how this highly automated to provide the state’s aged or disabled ship will be a weapon in the years to come. veterans with rehabilitative, residen- The monument includes the subma- tial, and medical care and services in rine’s original conning tower (sail) which is a home-like environment. placed on a simulated concrete hull. The The award-winning facility provides appearance of the monument gives the vis- care for as many as 151 residents who itor the impression of the boat approaching require long-term care in a skilled the surface. nursing facilty. The dedication was the culmination of a six-year effort that began in 2000 when Hoosier Base members Thomas Barnes and Carle Blackwell toured Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. It was there they saw the India- napolis moored alongside several other Los Angeles-class submarines. They decided to launch an effort to bring the sub to Indiana as a memorial to all submarine veterans. The members of the Hoosier Base im- mediately began a fundraising campaign to make this possible. Appeals to local organizations for finan- cial assistance were met with “Have bake sales and yard sales.” So Hoosier Base members did that and more. White elephant sales were held where items sold were brought back the following year and sold again. A crowdfunding account was created, which raised about $800. Raffles became a regular event at Base meetings. When foundations were solicited for assistance, the general response was that they only issued grants for peace-related endeavors rather than military projects (It was pointed out that American submarines were the most effective peacekeepers in the world during the Cold War). More than $140,000 was raised for the project, with the majority coming from Hoo- sier Base members, their friends, and a few

other sources. Additional funds will be need- Photo by RichmondCD / CC BY-SA 40 ed to maintain the memorial. The Indianapolis was commissioned in Former crew members with the sail from the USS Indianapolis (SSN 697) at January 1980 and was homeported in Pearl the June 8, 2019 dedication ceremony at the Indiana Military Museum in Harbor, Hawaii until she was decommission- Vincennes, Indiana. | | American Submariner 30 31 Fourth Quarter 2019 PENNY ON PATROL By Jon Jaques Several World War II submarines had dogs as mascots (listed below). Most mascots stayed ashore when the boat left for patrol, waiting on the pier for the crew to safely return. One mascot, Penny, made four war patrols on USS Gurnard (SS-254) under three different skippers! While the maneuvering watch was set in July 1944, MoM1 Bill Gleason found a small black Toy Pomeranian puppy cross- ing the gangway onto Gurnard. Gleason put the puppy, which he named Penny, and took it below, not sure what to do. For six days after departure from Freemantle, Gleason kept the puppy out of sight, having trained her to use the bathroom on cardboard in the forward torpedo room. On the morning of the sixth day at sea, the skipper, Charles H. Andrews, stepped out of his state- room to go forward to the head and stepped into a pile of something. The USSVI members from Blueback Base, Bremerton Base, and Inland Empire Base gather at the WD4 Picnic on August 10 at Champoeg State steward was standing Heritage Area in St. Paul, Oregon. close by and was called upon for explanation. Bremerton Base Captures “Traveling Dolphins” at Western District 4 Picnic “Captain, it looks and smells like dog mess to me.” He eventually had to Members from three different bases converged on Champoeg disclose the existence of State Heritage Area in St. Paul, Oregon on August 10 for a picnic that is expected to become an annual tradition. The idea Though the name Besugo has the dog and the owner. was to have an event for all bases in Western District 4. Blueback nothing to do with a dog, the Gleason was called crew of the Besugo had a mascot to the skipper’s state- Base acted as host, since they were more centrally located in re- that resembles the dog riding the room. After explaining how lation to the other five bases in the District, and therefore had the torpedo on their battleflag. The the dog came to be on most base members present. dog’s name was Sugi and was Gurnard, Captain Andrews Bremerton Base members traveled south to join the festivities one of the most famous subma- asked the dog’s name. and wound up capturing the District’s “Traveling Dolphins.” The rine mascots of the war. “Penny, sir,” Gleason of- Traveling Dolphins is an engraved plaque that is captured when fered. “She only weighs four and a half pounds, and I couldn’t one base visits the base that holds the Dolphins. The visit must just throw her over the side.” be made by at least three base members, one of which must be Captain Andrews instructed Gleason to put the dog an elected officer. After sharing a sea story, the visiting base be- ashore when they returned to Perth and ended the meeting. comes the new holder of the Dolphins. The purpose is to encour- Penny stayed onboard with the two subsequent skip- age interaction between the bases in the District. To date, all but pers, making a total of four war patrols. She went from ship’s one base in the District have held the Dolphins. Western District 3 Commander Joe Tarcza (center) and his wife Gail with mascot to ship’s company, earning a submarine combat pin, The picnic was promoted as being for all Oregon and Washing- District 4 Commander Jim DeMott. one star. After Gurnard returned to Mare Island, Penny was ton USSVI members. Although the Inland Empire Base is in West- taken to Gleason’s home in Elyria, Ohio, and lived with his ern District 3, it is located in Washington, and therefore its mem- mother until death at age 17. She was buried under Gleason’s bers were also invited. Several members showed up, including the old bedroom window. Weastern District 3 District Commander and the Inland Empire Gleason wrote, “Penny made my cruise aboard the Base Commander. Gurnard richer because she was a true friend, and pal. Ask any member of the crew aboard the sub during patrols five The weather at times looked threatening, but it stayed dry and thru eight if she didn’t bring us joy and confidence. Penny, rest wasn’t too hot. Everyone present appeared to have a good time, your oar, sail in peace.” Penny was never mentioned in the and many people were talking official patrol reports. about doing it again next year. Bill Gleason went on to teach high school and coach If it becomes an annual event, football for 30 years before retiring. the location could change, allow- Dog mascots per the five-volume set of United States ing each base the opportunity Subma- to host. rine Veterans World War II published by Taylor Publishing Company: USS Besugo (SS-321) mascot “Sugi” (Vol 3, p.282) WWII Veteran Paul Christofferson traveled more than three hours from USS Chubb (SS-329) mascot “Digger” (Vol 3, p.289) his home in Tacoma, Washington USS Spadefish (SS-411) two unnamed dogs made five to attend the picnic. successful war patrols (Vol 3, p.332) l-r: Bremerton Base Commander Steve Corcoran, Western District 4 Commander Jim DeMott, and Blueback Base Commander Bill Long, with the WD4 USS S-35 (SS-140) had a mascot, name unknown. Traveling Dolphins. (Vol 3, p.337) | | American Submariner 32 33 Fourth Quarter 2019 UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS, INC. 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| | American Submariner 34 35 Fourth Quarter 2019 LOST BOATS First-Ever Undersea Memorial Honors Lost U.S. Submarines and Their Crews

A five-year effort by United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. floating flowers and imagined they were all the souls that had been “I can assure you that they went down fighting and that their brothers and the Florida-based nonprofit Eternal Reefs, Inc. has culmi- lost coming up to the surface to let us know they’re all right now.” who survived them took a grim toll of our savage enemy to avenge their deaths.” nated in the creation of the On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef, the “When you see a veteran, just smile or say ‘Hi,’ because you first-ever undersea memorial to the 65 American submarines lost don’t know what someone is going through and you never know Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, USN since 1900, along with more than 4,000 officers and crew. The new how a small act like this can make a big difference,” said Jordan who marine memorial is located nine miles off the coast of Sarasota, moderates a closed Facebook group called OTS at Crush Depth Florida and is the first and only memorial honoring the sacrifice with a mission to support the mental health of all submariners. of these submariners in the environment in which they served: Each memorial is an individual reef ball, a specifically-designed the ocean. artificial reef engineered to mimic Mother Nature, which quickly USS F-1 / CARP (SS-20) USS DORADO (SS-248) USS SHARK (SS-314) The dedication of the On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef took assimilates into the ocean fostering significant new marine growth 22 men on board. 76 men on board. 90 men on board. place Memorial Day weekend 2018, almost 50 years to the day within 90 days. Each of the reef balls in the On Eternal Patrol col- Lost on 17 December 1917 when it was sunk after Lost by an air attack on 12 October 1943 in the Lost on 24 October 1944 when it was sunk by after the U.S. nuclear submarine USS Scorpion (SSN 589) was lost lection weighs 1,300 pounds, stands three feet tall and includes collision with USS F-3 (SS-22) off San Clemente, Southwest Atlantic. Japanese surface craft in the channel midway with all 99 officers and crew on 22 May 1968. an individual plaque identifying the lost submarine, its best-known California. All hands lost. between Hainan and Bashi Channel. “This reef project is a beautiful thing and a good remem- last location and the number of officers and crew lost. 19 men lost – 3 rescued All hands lost. USS CORVINA (SS-226) brance,” said Phil Orapallo from Lakewood Ranch, Florida, who “Creating the On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef is literally a USS O-5 (SS-66) 82 men on board. USS TANG (SS-306) served aboard Scorpion as a Quartermaster and navigation expert dream come true,” said George Frankel, CEO of Eternal Reefs. “To- 29 men on board. Lost on 16 November 1943 during a Japanese 86 men on board. from 1962-1964. “I was just a kid when she went down, and the first day we recognized the heroes of the Silent Service that were lost Lost on 29 October 1923 when it sank after a col- submarine attack off Truk. Lost on 25 October 1944 when it was sunk by lision with the SS Ababgarez (owned by the United All hands lost. her own torpedo in the north end of the Formosa thing I did was look on the list of missing for chiefs Mazzuchi and on those 65 boats with well-deserved respect and honor. Appro- Fruit company) off the Panama Canal. Strait. Nine of the crew were taken prisoner and Bishop because they were like fathers to me.” priately, these memorials will continue to replenish the marine en- USS SCULPIN (SS-191) Torpedoman Mate 2nd Class (SS) Henry Berault survived the war. Her Commanding Officer, “It just brings back so many memories and made me think of vironment in which these submariners served.” 82 men on board. received the Congressional Medal of Honor for Richard O’Kane, received the Congressional Lost on 19 November 1943 when it was sunk by their horrible death,” Orapallo said as he dropped a small tribute As the summer months progress, the remaining 61 reefs in the his heroic actions aboard. Medal of Honor. a Japanese surface craft north of Groluk Island wreath over the Flying Fish’s stern in honor of Scorpion, the final entire 67-strong On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef will be deployed 3 men lost. 77 men lost. near Truk. 42 were taken prisoner. 21 survived boat called in the Tolling the Boats ceremony. with assistance of the U.S. Coast Guard. Two Coast Guard vessels USS S-4 (SS-109) the war. USS ALBACORE (SS-218) In all, a group of 90 people in eight watercraft gathered to ded- are planned to facilitate the deployments: the Joshua Appleby, an 38 men on board. 86 men on board. 40 men lost. icate the On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef. Aboard Flying Fish, 58 offshore buoy tender, and the Vice, an inshore buoy tender. Eternal Lost on 17 December 1927 when it was sunk as it Lost by possible Japanese mine on surfaced and was rammed by USCGC Paulding off USS CAPELIN (SS-289) 7 November 1944 between Honshu veterans and other representatives dropped 65 tribute reefs dec- Reefs executives will coordinate closely with Coast Guard person- Provincetown, Massachusetts. 78 men on board. and Hokkaido, Japan. orated with red, white and blue flowers, one for each lost sub. The nel to deploy the final reef balls as weather permits. All hands lost. Lost on 2 December 1943 by an unconfirmed All hands lost. small, cement tribute reefs sunk to the bottom, while the flowers The On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef site is in public waters Japanese surface attack in the Celebes Sea. made a beautiful floating mosaic in the ocean. nine miles off Big Pass in 45 feet of water. GPS coordinates are: 27 USS SEALION (SS-195) All hands lost. USS GROWLER (SS-215) 54 men aboard. 85 men on board. With plenty of salutes, tears, respect, and camaraderie, the 15.795N 82 45.505W. See video of the On Eternal Patrol Memorial First Submarine lost in WWII. USS SEAWOLF (SS-197) Lost on 8 November 1944 by a possible Japa- hour-long ceremony included a site dedication and invocation Reef project on YouTube and a complete list of the boats on Eter- 82 crew and 17 U.S. Army on board. Fatally damaged on 10 December 1941 by aerial nese surface attack in the South China Sea. by Rod Dimon, Chaplain of American Legion Post 159). Following nal Patrol and those lost in non-sinking events can be fopund at Lost on 3 October 1944 when it was mistaken bombs during a Japanese air attack at Cavite All hands lost. remarks by USSVI founding member William Andrea, six giant me- OnEternalPatrol.com. Navy Yard, Republic of the Philippines. Addition- for a Japanese submarine and sunk by friendly USS SCAMP (SS-277) morial reefs were lowered via crane to the ocean floor: the pinna- Eternal Reefs, Inc., a Sarasota-based 501(c3) memorial orga- ally, one crew member died as a POW. One man destroyers just north of Morotai, Republic of the Philippines. 83 men on board. cle reef; a USSVI reef, and memorials to the four submarines lost nization, planned the ambitious project, in partnership with Reef lost on USS Seadragon (SS-194) tied up inboard Probably sunk on 16 November 1944 from All hands lost. after WWII: USS Cochino (SS-345), USS Stickleback (SS-415), Innovations and The Reef Ball Foundation and dedicated it in of Sealion in the same attack. progressive damage in multiple 6 men lost. USS ESCOLAR (SS-294) air and sea attacks east of Tokyo Bay. USS Thresher (SSN 593) and USS Scorpion (SSN 589). a landside ceremony Memorial Day weekend in 2018. Each lost USS S-44 (SS-155) 82 men on board. All hands lost. A Tolling the Boats ceremony followed in which each of the 65 boat received full military honors, for many the first time to have 56 men on board. Lost by possible Japanese mine lost boats was announced, a bell rung, and a tribute reef dropped. received recognition. The project has garnered gubernatorial Lost on 7 October 1943 when it was sunk by in the Yellow Sea off China on Finally, we remember all the brave submariners Finally, all the boats circled the flower-laden reef site blowing horns recognition from 25 states including Alabama, Arizona, Arkan- 17 October 1944. surface craft off Paramushiru, Kuriles. who died in the course of their duties aboard and sirens to honor the ultimate sacrifice of those in the Silent Ser- sas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Mas- All hands lost. 54 men lost, 2 men prisoner. submarines, some individually and some in groups, vice honored at the site. sachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, but where the submarine itself was not lost. USS WAHOO (SS-238) USS DARTER (SS-227) “It’s all about honor for me,” said James Jordan who served Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode 60 men on board. 80 men on board. aboard USS Parche (SSN 683), USS Daniel Webster (SSBN 626), Island, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Lost during a Japanese air and surface attack on Lost on 24 October1944 when it became 11 October 1943 in La Perouse Strait off northern grounded on Bombay Shoal off Palawan then and USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN 635). He dropped the tribute reef To learn more about Eternal Reefs, Inc. visit EternalReefs.com Japan. was destroyed. All the crew were honoring the USS Pompano (SS-181). “I looked out at all those or the company’s Facebook page. All hands lost. rescued by USS Dace (SS-247).

View the full dedication service on Eternal Reef’s Facebook page and see video of the On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef project, including a full listing of all submarines with their date of loss, on YouTube. | | | American American Submariner Submariner 36 37 Fourth Quarter 2019 Looking for an ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME – WASHINGTON, D.C. AND GULFPORT MISS. National Commander Easy Fundraiser? Affordable Independent Nominees for National Commander must have completed at least two years as a voting member of the Board of Directors by the time they take office as National Participating GroupRaise.com restau- Living for Eligible Veterans! Commander. rants will donate back as much as 20 per- National Senior Vice Commander The Armed Forces Retirement Nominees for Senior Vice-Commander must have completed at least two years as cent of the sale to your group. Home is an affordable retirement 2020 a member of the Board of Directors and must certify that they have or will develop Invite your Base members plus anyone community for eligible veterans who else you know to lunch, dinner or break- served primarily in the enlisted ranks. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS a working familiarity of the USSVI bookkeeping software. National Junior Vice Commander fast or ??? Possibly arrange for a speaker Whether it’s at our scenic, wooded campus Nominees for National Junior Vice Commander must have completed at least two that will be of interest to all who attend and in Washington, DC, or on the beach-side schedule your event with one of the partic- campus in Gulfport, Miss., AFRH offers years as a member of the Board of Directors. supportive care and shared camaraderie. National Officer National Treasurer ipating local restaurants in your area. Must be a regular member in good standing and nominees for National Treasurer must Participating restaurants are located Positions have some experience in bookkeeping, certify that they have, or will develop a working throughout the country. You can get start- INCLUDED: knowledge of the USSVI-approved bookkeeping software, use the USSVI-approved ed by visiting GroupRaise.com. Enter your General Services: Major Amenities: Gulfport, Miss: and software as part of his/her duties as National Treasurer, and cannot change to another zip code to pick from a list of participating Medical, Dental & Vision Private Room-Shower Walking Path to Beach Wellness Program Internet-TV connection Outdoor Swimming Pool software package without the Board of Director’s approval. restaurants in your area. Select a date Recreational Activities Deluxe Fitness Center Ocean-view balconies Requirements National Secretary and submit your request. You will receive Full Service Library Movie Theater Must be a regular member in good standing. an email letting you know if your request Dining Facility Bowling Center Washington, DC: for Office Computer Center Hobby Shops Regional Director can be accommodated. 9-hole Golf Course All nominations must be received by Banking Center Stocked Fishponds Mail Room Nominations Committee Chairman Must be a member in good standing of a base within the region. Preparation is critical for a successful Scenic Walking Paths Note Campus BX/PX John E. Markiewicz event. Try to book your event at least two Barber & Beauty Salon on or before March 1, 2020. All nominations must be sent to the Nominations Committee Chairman on or before weeks in advance to allow ample time to On/Off Campus Shuttle For further information email March 1, 2020. The nomination is accompanied by a letter from the nominee indicat- promote your fundraiser. ing his willingness to accept the nomination and willingness to serve if elected. The For more information or to obtain an application, [email protected] For more information on organizing call 800.422.9988 Nomination Letter includes details of the nominee’s qualifications in less than one a GroupRaise fundraiser, check out their hundred (100) words. [email protected] | afrh.gov general guidelines at: 3700 N. Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 http://bit.ly/GroupRaiseGuide

| | American Submariner 38 39 Fourth Quarter 2019 NEW MEMBERS Last Name First Name Qual. Boat Last Name First Name Qual. Boat Last Name First Name Qual. Boat Murphy John A. 1986 Gato Dow Jr. Joseph L. 1977 Ray Mears James L. 1961 Trout Last Name First Name Qual. Boat Pickett Donald 1976 George C. Marshall Jones John R. V. 1982 Ray Butler James G. 1962 Trumpetfish Marshall James R. 1978 Abraham Lincoln Voyce Seth A. 1995 Georgia Gomez Ethan 2018 Rhode Island Naas Gerald M. 1972 Trutta Garmendez Manuel A. 2011 Alabama Gaffney James A. 1979 Glenard P. Lipscomb Fife Richard W. 1976 Robert E. Lee Serpe Stephen W. 1978 Tullibee Ripley Ronald E. 1958 Albacore Salvatoriello Greg 1978 Glenard P. Lipscomb Nelson Randy R. 1977 Robert E. Lee Tammarine Arthur Keith 1964 Tunny Blackman Kyle A. 2004 Albuquerque Finley James D. 1953 Grouper Roche Patrick 1966 Ronquil Brown Ralph H. 1978 Ulysses S. Grant Emery George W. 1966 Andrew Jackson Glacy Lawrence A. 1962 Growler Karr Kenneth R. 1966 Salmon Lancaster Christopher B. 1987 Ulysses S. Grant Mitchell David L. 1975 Andrew Jackson Olson Dennis 1975 Guitarro Cloutier Michael J. 1976 Sam Houston Murray Kevin L. 1986 Ulysses S. Grant Pietrowski Frederick T. 1960 Angler Anderson David E. 1973 Gurnard Fuller Fred B. 1963 Sam Houston Pacl Timothy D. 1980 Ulysses S. Grant Jankowski William 1996 Annapolis Walsh Jr. George M. 1982 Gurnard Harpell Seth 1992 Sam Houston Talbot William Henry 1977 Ulysses S. Grant Rogers William T. 1991 Asheville Harris Edgar C. 1968 Halfbeak Mosier Jr. John Ronald 1991 Sam Houston Furst John Eugene 1975 Mariano G. Vallejo Caylor Gordon L. 1971 Aspro Garlet Carlos Francisco 2008 Henry L. Stimson Shropshire Waylan K. 1980 Sam Houston Bailey Lauriat 1960 Volador Humphreys Gary M. 1990 Aspro Glaub John E. 1973 Henry L. Stimson Drombetta Richard A. 1993 San Francisco Hammel Michael T. 1992 Will Rogers Thomason Brian K. 1981 Aspro Clarke Sean 1989 Hyman G. Rickover Masha Abdulkareem A. 2001 San Francisco Landers Bernard J. 1978 Will Rogers Ratelle Jean William 1965 Atule Pisano Andrew R. 1964 Jallao Smiglewski Leonard 1989 San Francisco Robinson David 1968 Will Rogers Phelps Wilson T. 1985 Augusta Green Frederick 1970 James Madison McLaud Jeffrey 1983 Sand Lance Bond James 1978 Woodrow Wilson Sherry Dan 1977 Baton Rouge Casper J. Kip 1966 John C. Calhoun Mikolajczak Donald C. 1997 Sand Lance Spyker James T. 1991 Woodrow Wilson Cook Christian L. 1982 Benjamin Franklin Hart Bryce A. 1984 John C. Calhoun Taylor Dick 1980 Sargo Latta David J. 2005 Wyoming Jenson William J. 1970 Benjamin Franklin Mathews Curtis R. 1983 John C. Calhoun Seedorf Ronald F. 1963 Sculpin Shreffler Brandon 2001 Wyoming Carr George R. 1977 Billfish Willever Craig C. 1978 John C. Calhoun Slater William A. 1963 Sea Owl Arnold Joseph W. Associate Murray Jr. Randy 1998 Billfish Ayling Larry 1976 John Marshall Mattia Marco 1981 Seadragon Begay Shirley J. Associate Wise Richard K. 1959 Bream Koning James 1967 Kamehameha Powers Seth E. 2006 Seawolf Behnke Judith Associate Murray Wayne T. 1999 Bremerton Pelland Jack 1976 Kamehameha Trombley Charles 2009 Seawolf Call Russell Associate Heft Nathaniel 2000 Buffalo Austin Christopher A. 1992 Kentucky Johnson Jr. Delbert L. 1967 Segundo Cockrum Jerry Associate Pickering William M. 1969 Bugara Christenson Matthew R. 2003 Key West Shewbridge David 1980 Shark Dobbs Clinton E. Associate Plumlee Marion S. 1969 Caiman Hershey Donald W. 1978 Lewis and Clark Canny Daniel S. 1988 Simon Bolivar Earls Phyllis D. Associate Benaglio Anthony 2014 California McDade John 1975 Lewis and Clark Thornal Fayette 1967 Simon Bolivar Ellzey Cynthia I. Associate Adams William E. 1963 Capitaine Hogan Brandon 2002 Maine Hepworth John O. 1959 Skate Feldman John Associate Strang Thomas W. 1961 Carp Renaud Stephen 1996 Maine Carby Terry L. 1977 Skipjack Fischer Juanita Associate Newcomer James A. 1976 Casimir Pulaski Bush Marvin Thomas 1980 Mariano G. Vallejo Kozakiewicz Gregory R. 1969 Snook Hogan Frank W. Associate Gallagher William J. 1968 Catfish Carley William R. 1994 Michigan Bilskis Richard A. 1970 Spadefish Jones Evelyn Associate Lawrence Brian F. 1982 Cavalla Grissom Zaquavius 2018 Michigan Dellinger Clint 1989 Spadefish Kent Mitzi Associate Corey Nicholas A. 2015 Columbus Van Schaick Anthony B. 1982 Michigan Missaggia Domenick A. 1970 Spadefish Maitland Jeanna Associate Jackson Julius Joseph 1964 Cubera Hyman Mark Allen 1974 Narwhal Coile Michael 1968 Spinax McAllister Aurelia Associate Kananen Richard 1971 Dace Caccamo David P. 1976 Nathan Hale Sibilia Michael J. 1998 Springfield Meehle Tim Associate Rogers Robert E. 2016 Dallas Johnson Timothy W. 1978 Nathan Hale Hart Lawrence J. 1977 Stonewall Jackson Nelson Bonnie Associate Britton Herbert M. 1973 Daniel Boone Younts Phillip R. 1966 Nathanael Greene Broussard Dana 1969 Sturgeon Nelson David F. Associate Libby Michael L. 1979 Daniel Boone Salang Roi 2017 Nebraska Obey Richard 1969 Sturgeon Nilsson Robin L. Associate Foster Robert Allan 1968 Daniel Webster Elowski Sean 2010 Nevada Olsen Edward 1976 Sturgeon Nunn Nancy Associate Irwin Gary Roy 1972 Daniel Webster Lutz William H. 1994 Newport News Stills Charlie 1964 Swordfish Orluk Ryan J. Associate Pope Scott 1989 Daniel Webster Almazan Miguel 2000 Norfolk Cassio Billy Joe 1978 Tang Ortiz Elsa Romie Associate Rushworth Glenn 1978 Daniel Webster Sloan Larry S. 1982 Ohio Sandy Paul D. 1961 Tang Ortiz Jeri Associate Reser Raymond 1970 Darter Caton II Bernard W. 1983 Omaha Serruto Marvin L. 1978 Tecumseh Perkins Carolyn J. Associate Doucette Alex Walter 1970 Entemedor Herrington Mark 1987 Pargo Todd David W. 1975 Tecumseh Perry James Associate Baxter Larry D. 1966 Ethan Allen Porter Craig 2007 Philadelphia Davis Randall S. 1971 Theodore Roosevelt Ritter Helene Associate Cox Jr. Charles 1972 Ethan Allen Miller Jonathan 1993 Portsmouth Quinn Timothy A. 1971 Thomas A. Edison Sanchez Edelmira Associate Gauthier Michael L. 1971 Ethan Allen Stramer Carl N. 1943 Puffer Blackwell Michael N. 1977 Thomas Jefferson Smiglewski Melissa Associate Buchanan Hal 1975 Flying Fish Platt Robert L. 1971 Queenfish Johnson Douglas K. 1973 Tinosa Tarcza Gail A. Associate Inman Daniel 1986 Flying Fish Anderson John A. 1977 Ray Slifer Randal S. 1996 Toledo Walsh Stephen T. Associate Bowers Brian 1981 Gato Davy William Brian 1988 Ray Racey Colman C. 1997 Trepang Zimmerman Jacqueline Associate

| | American Submariner 40 41 Fourth Quarter 2019 UPCOMING BOAT REUNIONS

USS Alexander Hamilton (SSBN 617) USS Dogfish (SS-350) USS Scamp (SSN 588) October 16-19, 2019 October 21-24, 2020 May 17- 22 2021 San Diego, CA North Little Rock, AR Rapid City, SD Frank Bonafede • (619) 961-6889 John Cronenberg Rod Stark • 702-582-1424 (text) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] USS Baltimore (SSN 704) USS Ethan Allen (SSBN 608) USS Simon Bolivar (SSBN 641) June 12-14, 2020 October 4-7, 2019 October 10-14, 2019 Pittsburgh, PA San Diego, CA Mt. Pleasant, SC Shawn McGinty • (724) 496-9275 Ted Gasiorowski • (513) 248-0433 Tim Bivins [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] USS Bang (SS-385) USS Growler (SSG-577) USS Spinax (SS-489) September 30-October 4, 2019 September 8-11, 2020 October 7 -11, 2019 Myrtle Beach, SC Tucson, AZ Cambria, CA Paul Schramm • (269) 345 0859 Michael Perrett Bruce Taff • (321) 452-8866 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] USS Barracuda ( K-1/(SSK-1) USS James Monroe (SSBN 622) USS Swordfish (SSN 579) September 30-October 3, 2020 October 20-25, 2019 May 7 -11, 2020 Little Rock, AR Gulfport, MS San Antonio, Texas John W. Delihanty • (503) 974-9305 Wayne Sieckowski • (360) 362-2064 Betty Strong • (319) 721-6220 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN 640) USS Kamehameha (SSBN/SSN 642) USS Tunny (SS-282/SSN 682) November 4-8, 2019 October 21-25 2019 October 27-31, 2019 Savannah, GA Jacksonville, FL. Charleston, SC Len Exelby • (302) 456-9914 Tom Goertz • (985) 643-4129 Warren Branges • (619) 971-8292 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] USS Bluefish (SS-222/SSN 675) USS Lewis and Clark (SSBN 644) USS Von Steuben (SSBN 632) April 23-26, 2020 October 3-6, 2019 March 9-12, 2020 Myrtle Beach, SC North Charleston, SC Pigeon Forge, TN John Wittenstrom Tom O’Donnell • (515) 779-1930 Bill Hughes • (954) 448-9813 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] USS Boston (SSN 703) USS Mariano G. Vallejo (SSBN 658) July 9-12 , 2020 October 24-26, 2019 King of Prussia, PA Vallejo, CA Reunion Notices Pete Scala William Linne • (707) 446-7673 Forward all boat reunion notices to [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. Deadline for First quarter issue is USS Caiman (SS-323) USS Razorback (SS-394) 1 December 2019. APRIL 20-23, 2020 April 20-24, 2020 Notices received after deadline Albuqerque, NM North Little Rock, AR will be accommodated on a space Doug Smith • (360) 731-5233 Ron Sagaert available basis. [email protected] (828) 461-4618 USS Chivo (SS-341) October 20-24, 2019 Cocoa Beach, FL Visit our website ORION PRINTING Peter McVicker • (646) 315-1310 ChecksByOrion.com [email protected] to view our USS Diablo (SS-479) complete selection October 13-16, 2019 of customized Customize your checks with an image of your Virginia Beach, VA Checks boat, boat patch, logo, personal photo or drawing. email: [email protected] Dave Matthes • (617) 721-4128 Return Address Labels [email protected] Business Cards FOR INFORMATION CALL Watermark Note Pads (320) 384-6506 ORDER ON THE WEB AT SATISFACTION GUARANTEED ChecksByOrion.com NO CHARGE FOR BASE CHECKS

| | American Submariner 42 43 Fourth Quarter 2019 ETERNAL PATROL

There is a port of no return, where ships David L. Gibbens Marshall W. Ledwick Fredrick A. Richards Thomas C. Simonson Samuel M. Templeton IN MEMORIAM San Tan Valley, AZ Center Moriches, NY Hollywood, FL Bremerton, WA Woodsfield, OH May ride at anchor for a little space Qualified USS Bluegill 1960 Qualified USS Entemedor 1962 Qualified USS Parche 1945 Qualified USS Bergall 1949 Qualified USS Trutta 1956 Edward L. Perry And then, some starless night the cable slips, Eternal Patrol 9/1/2017 Eternal Patrol 5/14/2019 Eternal Patrol 9/4/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/11/2019 Eternal Patrol 1/23/2018 Saint Petersburg, FL Robert E. Hall Lewis Lemon William H. Ruth William E. Smith Jr. Ronald Thrift Associate Leaving an eddy at the mooring place... Ledyard, CT Athens, AL Bonita Springs, FL Port Orchard, WA Athens, AL Eternal Patrol 2/28/2019 Qualified USS Bang 1960 Qualified USS Tinosa 1966 Qualified USS Barbero 1959 Qualified USS Tiru 1960 Qualified USS Amberjack 1960 Gulls, veer no longer. Sailor rest your oar. Eternal Patrol 9/4/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/6/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/18/2019 Eternal Patrol 9/6/2019 Eternal Patrol 6/28/2019 Asger Hansen Jr. Randolph K. Lemster Leslie L. Schmeling Timothy H. Spoon Theodore H. Van Cott Jr. No tangled wreckage will be washed ashore. Fort Myers, FL Las Vegas, NV Middletown, DE Fair Oaks, CA Ormond Beach, FL Qualified USS Nautilus 1944 Qualified USS Charr 1957 Qualified USS Tirante 1957 Qualified USS Balao 1963 Qualified USS Requin 1958 Eternal Patrol 6/16/2019 Eternal Patrol 6/11/2019 Eternal Patrol 2/13/2016 Eternal Patrol 8/30/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/21/2019 David Schmidt Paul L. Staffey Arthur P. White Richard R. Alkire John H. Cox Lawrence O. Harjehausen John D. Leonard Jr. Lynchburg, VA Carbondale, IL West End, NC Ladson, SC Arnold, MD Palm Beach Gardens, FL Cumberland, VA Qualified USS Drum 1953 Qualified USS Corporal 1965 Qualified USS Trumpetfish 1966 Qualified USS Cusk 1961 Qualified USS Cobbler 1951 Qualified USS Cutlass 1948 Qualified USS Catfish 1957 Eternal Patrol 8/2/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/3/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/18/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/31/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/31/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/31/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/10/2019 Louis J. Harold W. Don Madl Frederick W. Scholz Barry O. Stewart Henry T. Willis Charles Austin Ames Sr. Joseph F. Cullen Manitowoc, WI Newport News, VA Tucson, AZ North Stonington, CT Brooklyn, NY Westerly, RI Palatine, IL Qualified USS Seawolf 1964 Qualified USS Ronquil 1948 Qualified USS Blackfin 1954 Qualified USS Baton Rouge 1980 Qualified USS Amberjack 1955 Qualified USS Irex 1952 Qualified USS Trigger 1957 Eternal Patrol 9/4/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/8/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/4/2019 Eternal Patrol 4/25/2019 Eternal Patrol 6/1/2019 Eternal Patrol 2/20/2017 Eternal Patrol 8/2/2018 Richard John Harrison Norman T. McLeod Michael Schreiber William T. Taylor William E. Wright Garrett E. Baker Peter R. Davio San Diego, CA Huntingdon Valley, PA Hebron, OH Fort Worth, TX The Villages, FL Mystic, CT Portland, ME Qualified USS Carbonero 1961 Qualified USS Toro 1961 Qualified USS Grenadier 1954 Qualified USS Dragonet 1945 Qualified USS Henry Clay 1969 Qualified USS Carp 1949 Qualified USS Henry Clay 1965 Eternal Patrol 6/22/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/26/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/5/2019 Eternal Patrol 4/1/2019 Eternal Patrol 9/7/2019 Eternal Patrol 5/15/2019 Eternal Patrol 9/4/2019 Ronald W. Baker James W. Derouin Anton C. Holstrom Jr. Glenn L. Moats Aiken, SC Milton, FL The Villages, FL Sierra Vista, AZ Qualified USS Lewis and Clark 1968 Qualified USS Rock 1955 Qualified USS Tullibee 1974 Qualified USS Bass (was V-2) 1944 Eternal Patrol 8/24/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/12/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/29/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/15/2019 William H. Bennett James C. Dible Harold E. Horn Darcel R. Moffett Poway, CA Grand Junction, CO Russellville, AR Decatur, MI Qualified USS Bergall 1955 Qualified USS Thornback 1944 Qualified USS Simon Bolivar 1979 Qualified USS Rasher 1955 Eternal Patrol 3/4/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/6/2019 Eternal Patrol 6/13/2019 Eternal Patrol 9/5/2019 Karl G. Bergstrom Gerald A. Dickinson Alexander Ingram III Terrence W. Pendergast Goodyear, AZ Ocala, FL Lynn, MA Preston, CT Qualified USS Tilefish 1954 Qualified USS Chopper 1952 Qualified USS Torsk 1966 Qualified USS Spinax Eternal Patrol 8/6/2019 Eternal Patrol 6/28/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/2/2019 Eternal Patrol 5/17/2019 Milton R. Berkey Lyle W. Dunlap Kenneth Jacobs Alan A. Perry Gilbert, SC Galesburg, IL Lake Grove, NY Warwick, RI Qualified USS Corsair 1962 Qualified USS Greenfish 1960 Qualified USS Queenfish 1946 Qualified USS Sea Robin 1957 Eternal Patrol 7/1/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/3/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/18/2019 Eternal Patrol 5/16/2019 Rudolph A. Bernal Conrad A. Ensley Francis J. Kacsmar Eugene A. Peterman Peyton, CO Stockton, CA Lisbon Falls, ME Brevard, NC Qualified USS Guitarro 1944 Qualified USS Carp 1968 Qualified USS S-15 1944 Qualified USS Stonewall Jackson 1966 Eternal Patrol 7/12/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/21/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/3/2019 Eternal Patrol 6/30/2019 Donald B. Brown Anthony P. Esposito Philip Katz John Portgee Latrobe, PA Wantagh, NY Green Valley, AZ Atlanta, GA Qualified USS Razorback 1948 Qualified USS Angler 1957 Qualified USS Muskallunge 1945 Qualified USS Lewis and Clark 1966 Eternal Patrol 9/17/2018 Eternal Patrol 9/10/2019 Eternal Patrol 10/17/2018 Eternal Patrol 9/8/2018 Marshall M. Clark Frank Fatale Ronald D. Kirby Paul K. Rash Essex, CT Southampton, NJ Bakersfield, CA Indianapolis, IN Qualified USS Seadragon 1945 Qualified USS Muskallunge 1945 Qualified USS Redfish 1955 Qualified USS Plunger 1943 Eternal Patrol 2/20/2018 Eternal Patrol 8/23/2019 Eternal Patrol 9/2/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/22/2019 Donald Clouse Harvey L. Florianic Robert A. Klein James D. Ratigan Fulton, IN Houston, TX McDonald, PA Oswego, NY Qualified USS Sea Owl 1952 Qualified USS Salmon 1959 Qualified USS Sarda 1954 Qualified USS Sturgeon 1975 Eternal Patrol 3/10/2019 Eternal Patrol 7/1/2019 Eternal Patrol 9/1/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/28/2019 George L. Constable Robert R. Gavazzi Renaud J. Lebonville Everett E. Reilly Jr. Alvord, TX Severna Park, MD Charlotte, NC Litchfield, MN Qualified USS Shark 1966 Qualified USS Becuna 1958 Qualified USS Finback 1944 Qualified USS Cubera 1964 Eternal Patrol 7/23/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/28/2019 Eternal Patrol 8/11/2019 Eternal Patrol 9/11/2019

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THE 2020 USSVI SUBMARINE CALENDAR

2020 United States Submarine Calendar

UNITED STATES SUBMARINES Submarines and the shipyards that built them

USS Albacore was the U.S. Navy’s first submarine with a true underwater hull of cylindrical shape that has become the standard for today’s submarines. Commissioned in December 1953, the single-screw Albacore equipment and theories. In 1966 Albacore USS ALBACORE (AGSS-569) reconfigurations over her 19-year career, including was an experimentalan experimental submarine “X”-shaped and tailas suchfor increased carried no control, weapons. diving Her brakes, sole mission emergency was to escape test experimental systems, sonar submarine systems, a large auxiliary rudder in the after part of herattained sail, and an underwatercontra-rotating speed propellers. of nearly She 33 knots was decommissioned (38 mph), a record in atDecember the time. 1972 and today is preserved and open to the

public at the Port of Portsmouth Maritime Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Albacore underwent many modifications and It is our purpose to perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution. PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) was established in June 1800, during the administration of President John Adams, and is the U.S. Navy’s oldest continuously operating shipyard. During WWI, the shipyard began building submarines, with L-8 in 1917 being the first ever built by a U.S. Navy yard. During WWII more than 70 submarines were constructed at PNS, with a record of four launched on the same day. When the war ended, the shipyard became the Navy’s center for submarine design and development. In 1953, revolutionized submarine design around the world with its teardrop hull and round cross-section. powered submarine built at the base, was launched in 1957. The last submarine built at the yard was in November 1969. PNS built 139 submarines over a 52-year period and today provides overhaul, refueling, and modernization work.

Swordfish Albacore (SSN-579), the first nuclear- (SS-569) November 2020 Sand Lance (Five Submarines and 375 men lost) (SSN-660), launched Dedicated to all U.S. submariners who Sunday 1 Monday manned our U.S. submarines—from the 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine commissioning of USS Holland (SS-1) Daylight Savings Time ends 5 Friday Saturday 8 6 9 Election Day 7 in 1900 through the newest nuclear 10 11 GROWLER (SS-215) 1944 12 15 13 ALBACORE (SS-218) 1944 submarines in the fleet. Submariners have 16 World War I ended 1918 14 17 Veteran’s Day 18 always performed a vital service to our CORVINA (SS-226) 1943 19 22 SCAMP (SS-277) 1944 20 23 21 nation. U.S. Submariners sank more than 24 25 SCULPIN (SS-191) 1943 26

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