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THE 2019 USSVI SUBMARINE CALENDAR

2019 United States Submarine Calendar

UNITED STATES SUBMARINES Submarine Squadrons of the Atlantic Fleet

USS Nautilus become an important (SSN 571), national the firsthistoric nuclear landmark vessel, anchoring was a true a trailblazerpopular East and Coast record-breaker, submarine museum.serving the None Navy of 25 the years Force’s under “firsts,” COMSUBLANT however, hasbefore had retiring more impact to USS NAUTILUS (SSN 571) than the truly pioneering initial message sent by this very boat to COMSUBLANT in January of 1955: “UNDERWAY ON NUCLEAR POWER.”

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 sacrifi ce be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution. COMSUBLANT Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT) is the Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet type commander under the United States Fleet Forces Command. The principal responsibility is to operate, maintain, train, and equip submarines. COMSUBLANT also has additional duties as commander of NATO’s Allied Submarine Command and also Commander, Naval Submarine Forces. Dedicated to all U.S. submariners who manned January 2019 (Five Submarines and 318 men lost) our U.S. submarines—from the commissioning Sunday Monday Tuesday “The Submarine will Wednesday one day become the Navy’s 1 Thursday of USS Holland (SS-1) in 1900 through the newest most deadly weapon.” 2 — Robert Fulton 3 Friday Saturday 6 4 7 New Year’s Day 5 nuclear submarines in the fleet. Submariners have 8 9 10

13 14 11 SCORPION (SS-278) 1944 always performed a vital service to our nation. U.S. 12 15 16 ARGONAUT (SS-166) 1943 17 Submariners sank more than 1,392 Japanese ships 20 18 SWORDFISH (SS-193) 1945 21 19 22 23 during WWII, landed raiding parties during the Korean S-36 (SS-141) 1942 24 27 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 25 28 26 War, monitored the Soviet Navy, and conducted 29 30 S-26 (SS-131) 1942 31 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions during the Cold War. From the late 50s until 1964 submariners conducted Regulus cruise missile patrols and since 1960 the submariners serving aboard Strategic Ballistic Missile subs have maintained a continuous nuclear deterrent force at sea. Today’s submariners provide covert intelligence Order Now! and tactical missile strikes when needed in support Individual calendars are $10.95+2.75 shipping. Order yours today of the Global War on Terror as well as carrying out by credit card at ussvinationalstorekeeper.com or by sending your continuous deterrent nuclear missile patrols. For check or money order made payable to USSVI to: 118 years, U.S. submariners have and continue to Barry Commons provide a vital service to our nation and we salute USSVI National Storekeeper them all! The loss dates for all U.S. submarines sunk 2063 Main St. PMB 293 • Oakley, CA 94561 or destroyed are listed in addition to other historic Email: [email protected] • Tel: (925) 679-1744 dates in both U.S. submarine veteran and U.S. Navy Contact Barry Commons for information on quantity discounts. submarine history. Proceeds to benefit USSVI operations and projects. Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS AMERICAN SUBMARINER 2. 2019 USSVI Calendars 4. Officer’s Call The Official Magazine of the United States 6. First Strike Capability Submarine Veterans Inc. is published quarterly 7. Chaplain’s Corner -- USSVI Committees by USSVI. United States Submarine Veterans 8. USSVI Regions and Districts 9. Classifieds (Try Them!) They really work! Inc. is a non-profit 501 (C) (19) corporation in 10. Incoming (Mail) the State of Connecticut. 12. Attention Storekeepers! Printing and Mailing: 12. USSVI’S Longest Qualified Submariner BuzzPrint – Dallas, Texas 14. Article Guidelines [email protected] 15. Groton 55th Anniversary 16. Ted Hussy’s Crew “The 500 Club” National Editor Kap(SS) 4 Kid(SS) 17. The Last Sea Owl Picnic 20. Base Scuttle Butt - Keystone Base 22. Bremerton Base. 24. 2019 USSVI Convention in Austin. 28. COD Base does Toys! 29. Corvina Base Memorial 30. Boat Sponsorship Program 32. Eternal Patrol 35. Cdr. Gus Krause! 36. Today is a good day to Join SubVets! 38. USSVI New Members 40. Colly! 42. Boat Reunions 43. Hey Cookie! T Michael Bircumshaw POB 892616 44. Never Forgotten - Our Lost Boats Temecula, CA. 92589-2616 45. Asbestosis! [email protected] 46. Change of Address - Please Do it! 951-775-4549 FAX 951-239-0522 Treasurer Paul Hiser (215) 317-5666 [email protected] AMERICAN SUBMARNER Distribution DEADLINES Neal Britner (315) 409-8476 [email protected] First Quarter 1 December

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Proof Team The American Submariner is not responsible for the claims of Bill Andrea Neal Britner Dick Kanning John Mansfield the Advertisers; however the primary focus of this publication Joan Miner John Stanford is for the benefit and service to USSVI members. Issues concerning Advertisers may be sent to the Editorial Staff for Staff Artist mediation. Tom Denton (301) 845-0049 THE AMERICAN SUBMARINER IS COPYRIGHTED [email protected] under the laws of the United States of America. WWII Sub Vet Historian Any reproduction in any form without the written consent Jack Jeffries 704-254-2423 of the Editor is forbidden by law. All authorized reproduc- [email protected] tion requires acknowledgement of source, Author, and the

American Submariner Page 4 American Submariner tunities and dining facilities close enough to the hotel that will re- OFFICER’S CALL quire only your two feet for trans- become little to non-existent. Giv- portation. en that we have some members Copy this link in your browser whose only participation is to re- for the convention website http:// new their dues and receive their ussviconvention.org/2019/ American Submariner, regard- less of how much prodding at All the Best, that level, there are many others Wayne Standerfer whose interest and participation can be rejuvenated by an occa- sional phone call from someone at their primary Base to let them know someone cares, “Guys Wayne Standerfer pick up the phone and give them National Commander a call”. We will be focusing more 2018-2020 on this over the next few months. [email protected] During October of 2018, we can- 972-298-8139 celled our contract with the last Hopefully all of you had a very of three Website development Merry Christmas or Chanukah groups that over the last 2 + Festival and are experiencing a years have been unsuccessful in an attempt to develop a new great beginning of our New Year. National Senior Vice Commander USSVI Website. In their place Jon Jaques 2018-2020 Apart from suffering the loss of we have assembled a team of some great shipmates who de- [email protected] fellow submariners with experi- 615-893-7800 parted on Eternal Patrol, 2018 ence in this field of technology was a good year for USSVI. A and they are working diligently to long simmering disagreement produce a product that will serve between our National Board and our needs and can be easily our largest Base was put to bed maintained in step with industry and hopefully buried for eternity standards. This is not an easy by simply employing the simple endeavor and will take some act of communicating with each time to be properly formulated. other. This one event appears to We ask for everyone’s patience have sent a ripple effect of calm- and understanding as we work to ness through our organization. get this completed. Even the occasional receipt of hostile mail previously directed The eight months between now and August will pass very quickly, at the National Board has been reduced to virtually nothing and so start making plans to attend the 2019 Convention in Aus- National Junior Vice Commander is much appreciated. Steve Bell 2018-2020 tin, TX. Our shipmates from the (704) 824-3510 I would like to elaborate a little Central Texas and Brazos Valley [email protected] more on the subject of commu- Bases are dotting all the “I’s” and nication. Over the last few years crossing the “T’s” to ensure this Here we are already into a new for whatever reason(s), contact will be a Convention to remem- year. Hard to believe it is 2019 between many of our Bases and ber. The host hotel’s location of- already. I do hope that all had their uninvolved members has fers numerous shopping oppor- a Merry Christmas and a Happy Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 5 New Year. Let’s see if we can all make this the year to set a recruiting record. I ask each of you out there to make an extra effort this year to recruit new members. There is no limit on how many you can recruit. If you know of members who did not renew their membership, please make an effort to get them back. Just to keep you somewhat abreast with what is going on regarding our membership, the Peter Juhos dues season will probably be Ray Wewers DCOY 2018-2019 over by the time you read this but National Secretary 2014-2020 916-208-0667 the final tabulation is not in, so I 479-967-5541 [email protected] [email protected] cannot tell you how we did. We do have a couple of committees that are going to be making ef- EDITOR forts that should help to increase our membership. The New Base Development NOTE ! Committee (Chair: Jim Denzien) Hoping this gets your will be updating documentation attention. If you send me that supports the startup of new an email or a text or leave a bases. They will also be ready to voice mail and do not receive assist in the startup of any new back an acknowledgement base. or call within 24 hours, Our Publicity and Future Plan- please call 911 or resend it because I did not receive it. ning Committee (Chair: Kate Paul Hiser Ramsay) will be putting forth ef- National Treasurer 2014-2020 forts that will hopefully help us 215-317-5666 The only exception to this get the word out about our orga- [email protected] will be if I ever go on another nization. This in turn will help us cruise where the email costs reach those who say they never more than “FREE”. heard of us. I am sure there will be ongoing It is my policy to answer efforts by each base to try to in- everything sent to me that is crease our membership. Any not a general notice or POC. and all efforts are needed to help Best, Michael us grow. National Editor In some ways this is no different 2005-2010 & 2018-Life than when we were on the boats, it takes all of us to make it work. So please try to do your part and John Markiewicz IPNC get us a new member or two. [email protected] Steve Bell 904-743-2924 Page 6 American Submariner FIRST STRIKE! PART ONE While I was in college in the 60’s a Northwest Passage under the I wanted to go Naval Air. Every ice. The Triton made a trip around young man wants to fly and the the world submerged. The Navy Navy or the Air Force is where wanted to know how long you you go to learn. But I was also could stay under water without interested in the exciting things the crew going buggy. They were that our Nuclear Subs were do- the modern-day explorers. ing. In 1955 Captain Anderson On the USS Nautilus sent the Little did I know, these subma- message: “Underway on Nuclear rines were developing a vision cut. The Navy was developing Power.” In 1958 she reached the that men in our Navy had. Let’s a Submarine Launched Ballistic North pole. I read the book Nau- develop a weapons system Missile (SLBM) they called Polar- tilus 90 Degrees North. Surface where we could launch ballistic is. In San Diego, they designed at the Pole was a book about the missiles from a submarine while a launch tube that could shoot a USS Skate. The first submarine it is submerged. Submarines are dummy missile from under water. to break through the Ice and sur- stealth. They hide beneath the On the opposite coast in Florida face at the North Pole. Seadrag- waves. they were trying to get a real mis- on, to me was the most exciting. The Navy made a commitment sile off the ground. It is not easy Commander George Steele took when they cut the first Scorpion, designing a rocket from scratch. the boat on a perilous journey a fast attack submarine, in half at through uncharted waters to find Electric Boat in Groton Connecti- CONTINUED ON PAGE18 Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 7 Pray for God’s protection around your Pastor’s heart, his marriage, Chaplain’s Corner and his home. That he would un- apologetically fulfill his Ministry. Job 14-14 Luke 23-43: And Jesus said unto That the Holy Spirit would draw If a man dies, shall he live again? him, Verily I say unto thee, To- many to the gospel through his All the days of my appointed time day shalt thou be with me in Par- efforts. adise. will I wait, till my change comes. Heaven: Prayer goes straight to the Some scripture responses.: You do not need to be Perfect, Throne Room. He is there who just Forgiven John 14-3: And if I go (Jesus) cares. and prepare a place for you, I Remember, when you drift- Butterbean, National Chaplain will come again, and receive you unto myself, that where through life: Jesus is still very near. Butterbean is still in need of I am, there you may be also. your thoughts and prayers.

Distribution List USSVI Committees National Chaplain Complete List on WWW.USSVI.ORG W a y n e S t a n d e r f e r , N C 1/13/2019 NATIONAL OFFICE BOAT SPONSORSHIP Fred Borgmann Jack Messersmith Received this latest on National POB 3870 Silverdale, WA 98383 [email protected] Chaplain Bill (Butterbean) Dix- 877-542-DIVE 928-227-7753 on’s medical condition from Tar- [email protected] heel Base Chaplain Gene Rutter. BOARD OF INQUIRY MEMBERSHIP Chair: Ross Sargent (JA) 1. He is now at a Rehab Center Steve Bell NJVC (704) 824-3510 703-629-1119 in Raleigh and has been receiv- [email protected] Members ing visitors. Dutch Holland Herbert Orth WAYS & MEANS 2. I have personally visited with Bill Windle Jon Jaques NSVC him and am amazed at his recov- [email protected] HISTORIAN ery to this point. He has a way 615-893-7800 Peter J Koester 978-500-5085 to go, but is very alert and cog- nizant of everything that is going CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS STOREKEEPER on. Skip Turnbull (Parlimentarian) Barry Commons 925-679-1744 217-487-7710 [email protected] 3. I am so glad that progress is [email protected] being made and will be praying HOLLAND CLUB for continued improvement. AWARDS Bud Atkins 860-440-3120 John Stanford 904-502-8586 [email protected] Wishing you the best [email protected] KAP(SS) 4 KID(SS) Chaplain Gene Rutter NATIONAL CONVENTION John Riley 203-668--9131 USSVI Tarheel Base Richard (Ozzie) Osentoski [email protected] 734-671-3439 VETERANS AFFAIRS EAGLE SCOUT PROGRAM Co-Chairs: David Farran 318-352-1015 Ron Martini 307-674-9847 [email protected] & VSO John Dudas 928-420-0061

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Western Region Director: Central Region Director: Northeast Region Director: Jim Denzien Wyvel “Tom” Williams III Les Altschuler (623) 547-7945 (512) 632-9439 (609) 395-8197 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Western District 1 (AZ, NM) Central District 1 (AR, KS, MO, Northeast District 1 District Cdr: Vic Van Horn OK) District Cdr: Daryl Krause (New England) (708) 609-9840 (816) 289-6578 District Cdr: Peter J. Koester [email protected] (978) 500-5085 [email protected] [email protected] Central District 2 (WI, IL) Western District. 2 (CO, UT) District Cdr: Phillip Owens Northeast District 2 District Cdr: Brandon Martinez (608) 365-1925 (Lower NY, NJ, Philadelphia) [email protected] [email protected] District Cdr: Michael E. Bost (732) 979-4831 Western District 3 (ID, MT, WY) Central District 3 [email protected] District Cdr: Joe Tarcza (MN, ND, SD, NE, IA) (509) 627-2168 District Cdr: Glenn Harris Northeast District 3 (PA) [email protected] (712) 221-5962 District Cdr: Hubert C. Dietrich [email protected] (412) 486-2635 Western District 4 (WA, OR, AK) [email protected] District Cdr: Jim DeMott Central District 4 (TX) District Cdr:. Harold (Bill) Scott Northeast District 4 (360) 895-0547 (MD, DE, Northern VA) [email protected] [email protected] 512-826-8876 District Cdr: Art Glover Western District 5 (N. CA, NV) 301-785-6414. Central District 5 (KY, TN) [email protected] District Cdr:: Peter (Pete) T. Juhos District Cdr: Marlin Helms, Jr. (916) 983-7943 (865) 387-5625 [email protected] [email protected] Northeast District 5 (Upstate NY) Western District 6 Central District 6 (IN, MI, OH) District Cdr: James Irwin (Southern CA, NV and HI) District Cdr: Fredrick Kinzel (518) 383-2481 District Cdr: (586) 945-8561 [email protected] Michael (Willie) Williamson [email protected] (909) 754-0326 [email protected] Western District 7 (WY, MT, Western SD, NE) District Cdr: Ron Martini (307) 678-9847 [email protected]

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Our total was EFFECTIVE & CHEAP With this Ad you get FREE Base $4.25, so I handed her a quarter. Checks, Postage Paid Only a Buck a word and you can She said, ‘you gave me too much include a foto (priced on how money.’ I said, ‘Yes I know, but many words it covers in space). this way you can just give me a dollar bill back. She sighed and Send them to me directly and I went to get the manager, who will let the Treasurer know how much to Invoice you for. CONTINUED ON 29 Page 10 American Submariner Thanks for your support and kind INCOMING (MAIL) words. I wish I could tell you that and every now and then a reply the “60 Men” was a test to see how many might notice it, but I can’t, so Michael, Fifty percent down payment is I’ll just blame it on my proofers and required to order the bench. I am very glad to see the new those damn Printer Goblins.Best, Final payment is due after instal- way that new members are Michael lation. Benches can take up to 4 listed, by Qualifying Boat. I sug- PS.. You were the only one to notice months to arrive depending on gested this a couple of years it. when the quarry cuts that sized ago and was told that it would Best, Michael stone. take too much to list them that Jack Ensminger way. Now I can go directly to my In the 20 years I have been or- Michael, Boat, the USS Hardhead SS365 dering benches, ship’s associa- OOOPPSS! Page 21, qualified and see if any of my shipmates tions raise the money in a matter T. Roosevelt 1958? The Editors have signed up. of a few weeks. eye! Good going, Sonar Out for Now, To order, please contact me as Fraternally,Jack Patriots Point does not manage Paul H Boche STS3-SS Damn, the benches I was hoping you wouldn’t see that Never forget, this is your magazine. Fair winds… Jack. I wanted the guys who Quali- And I will do whatever I can to make fed to catch that. And they diid, well it like you like it, if I can, and I like CAPT Rusty Pickett, USN one of them did. I found the “6” and the idea Charleston Base 888-497-2227; I’ll use that next time. Editor email. rpickett@coldwarsubma- Best, Michael rine.memorial www.coldwarsubmarine.memorial Editor’ Michael, Thank you for the heads up Thanks to the shipmates from Skipper, USS Tullibee Base and Ameri- regarding Pleural Plaques and Even though this looks a lot like an Asbestosis. I recently had a CT can Submariner for publishing AD, I appreciate the thanks and it the article about the installa- scan and was found to be free occurs to me that the benches may from asbestos related illness. tion of the Tullibee Memorial be a really nice idea for other monu- Bench. We continue to grow I’m sorry to hear that you and ments and memorials. I might even so many others were not as our memorial through the gener- go to a memorial if I know I’ve got ous contributions of shipmates fortunate as myself. Thank you somewhere to sit. It’s kinda nice to again for your concern. that served on our Cold War get out of that damn wheelchair once submarines. More are coming in a while. John Engelbrecht, including USS Sturgeon and Editor USSVI Life Member and USS Grayling. Holland Club member The benches cost $2942.50, Michael, John, engraved and installed. The top Thanks for doing a great job as You are most welcome. I have now of the bench has a laser etched the AS Editor. I especially like received more than 400 phone calls color ship’s patch and the front the larger print; much easier to and emails from my shipmates. of the bench states “Sponsored read. Almost all of them have Pleural by the former shipmates of Plaques and the majority also have I noticed on page 44 “Our Lost USS…). No deviations are al- Asbestosis. Please tell your ship- Boats” there is a minor error: lowed on the bench design, as mates to get the CT Scan and to give the USS Scamp 60 men lost me a call. the Foundation Board voted should be 83 men lost. to keep uniformity within the Best, Michael Regards, David Kauppenin memorial. David, Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 11 Editor: who unfortunately went on Eternal Limey version) and “SUB-MA- The editing of fourth quarter AS Patrol on Thanksgiving day 2018 REENER” (which is my particu- magazine SUCKS!! and never saw the story. Don’t you lar preference) for at least two George Dryer think that it is time that we remem- outstanding reasons. bered our WWII Heroes now instead I am, by the nature of my17.5 of later? George, years of Sea Service a “MARE- Thanks for your input. One exclama- INNER” as are all Skimmers and tion point is all you need. Any more Editor, anyone who has done Sea Duty. than that is serious overkill! Would The USS Caiman SS 323 had 1. I only sailed (for a short ten you be kind enough to be a bit more nine crew members plus wives years) on “SUB-MA-REENS”, specific? “It Sucks” is way too gen- attend the 2018 USSVI conven- six of them including 1 Diesel, eral to be of any value or use. On the tion. I am curious if any other 3 Fast Attacks, and 2 Boomers, other hand, you may have just been boat had more crew members COB on 620. I never sailed on a looking for someone or something to attend. One of the boomers “SUB-MARE-IN” insult. In that case, Good Job! The may have beat us but they do Staff sincerely thanks you for your have two crews. As a diesel 2. Nothing wrong with being well presented comment. boat, all crew members went a “MARE-INNER”, however, By the way, you do make a pretty to sea every time the boat did. a “SUB-MARE-INNER” is by good ice cream. Your Cherries Gar- Doug Smith liguistic definition less than a true cia is my favorite. “MARE-INNER”. Just not as Life Member, USSVI Bremerton good as a real “MARE-INNER”. Best, Michael USS Caiman SS 323 Assn. Sec- Somewhat inferior to the top of Ps. Does this mean that you’d like retary. the line “MARE-INNER. a job (Volunteer, of course,) as a Doug, Proofer? Having served on 1 Diesel, 3 Do not be confused by those who Nuke Fast Attacks and 2 Boom- try to throw “MARINE” into the Editor, ers (COB 620), I will share a small discussion. First off they never My copy of AS has pages 34, secret with you. The two crews call themselves “MARE-INS”, 35,38 & 39 completely blank. (Blue & Gold) on the Big Boats did and in the second place Marines The article on “Saur“ Kraut was not normally talk to each other ex- have nothing to do with Subma- “continued on page 38” which cept for the 3 days of turnover be- rines, unless we take them some- was one of my missing pages. fore each 90 day stint on the Boat. where so they can play in the dirt. I did not elaborate in my origi- Thanks for you serivice. So, it really is up to you, your nal email because thought you choice. would be inundated with com- Best, Editor Just decide; do you want to be ments on this issue. Shipmates, George Dreyer known as an inferior For a change, here is a letter to “SUB-MARE-INNER” George, you all. I keep hearing BOAT or as an elite, second to none, No one else seems to have the SAILORS AND SKIMMERS “SUB-MA-REENER”? problem and that would more cor- AND CIVILAINS alike use two rectly be; “The Printing SUCKS!!” I T Michael Bircumshaw, Editor different ways to pronounce Ps. The name of the maga- would be glad to send you another “Submariner”. copy with all the pages filled out. zine is pronounced: “American Any chance you might send me the Not ever having been in the Brit- “SUB-MA-REENER”. copy you have so that I can show the ish Navy, and since I use Ameri- Editor, Printer? Appreciate the help. can English nearly all the time, A good friend and former sub- Best, Michael I ask you to consider the follow- ing. mariner told me an interesting Ps. In the meantime I’ll send you an story concerning him and Adm. Electronic Copy so you can finish The two pronounciations I hear Fredrick Warder. (Pictured in are “SUB-MARE-INNER” (the the story about Shipmate Saur Kraut, CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 Page 12 American Submariner Cornice Oneal Tinsley END(SS) USSVI’s Oldest Qualified Submariner THE OLD MAN OF 1936: Volunteered for THE SEA! submarine duty. Report- ed to the Naval Base at New London, Connecticut to attend submarine and diesel schools. 1937: Assigned to Sub- marine S-24 (SS-129) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Ad- vanced to Fireman 1/c. Jumped up to $54.00 per month in pay. Qualified in Submarines while aboard S 24. Shipmates: 1938: Transferred to Sub- It is with Pride and Honor marine P-10 (SS-181) in that I introduce Cornice Mare Island, California. Oneal Tinsley ENDC The P-10 was having (SS), or “C.O.” as he is major problems with the known to his Shipmates HOR diesel engines when at the Ozark-Runner I reported aboard. The Base in Springfield, MO. engines had to be sent to C.O. has the honor of be- the manufacturer in Ohio ing the USSVI’s “Longest for rework. The crew lived Qualified Submariner”, in barracks for a while and an honor he has held then was sent to Subma- since September 2016. rine Squadron 11 in San Diego for two months of C.O. was born on March training on the subma- 1st of 1917. His home- rine Permit. The crew re- town was Rector, Ark. turned to the P-10 at Mare Here in his own words is Island when the engines C.O.’s career in the Navy: returned. Submarine P 10 1935: Enlisted in the later became the Pompa- Navy. Basic training: San no (SS-181). Diego, California . Upon 1939:Transferred from completion of Boot Camp Submarine P-10 (SS -181) I shipped out on the USS to the submarine tender Maryland (BB-46). As an USS Holland (AS-3) at apprentice seaman, SA, San Diego, Ca. Advanced I was paid $21.00 per in rank to MM 2/C @ month. I soon moved from $72.00 per month. While deck force to engineer- aboard we sailed with ing and became a Fire- the fleet to the east coast man Apprentice, FA2/c (New London, Conn. and Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 13 Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.) and short refit and then proceeded Taiko Maru. Having expended through the Panama Canal back to the Panama Canal (Atlantic all torpedoes, Gurnard returned to San Diego. side) where we made a couple via Midway Island to Pearl Har- of war patrols. We were com- 1939: End of 4 year enlist- bor, arriving July 26 for refit. ing off patrol when we got word ment. Honorably discharged 1943: During the Gurnard refit that the S-26 (also in the opera- from the Navy and returned to I was promoted to Chief Petty tions area) had been lost with all home town (Rector, Arkansas). Officer and transferred to shore the crew except for 3 men that based 121 Submarine relief crew. reached the bridge. 1939: Made the decision to reen- list in the Navy. 12/10/39 Wash- 1942: S-22: We left the Panama 1943: The 121 Relief Crew was ington, D.C. Navy Yard. Shipped Canal area and returned to New moved from Pearl Harbor to Fre- over for 4 more years (no break London, Conn. All hands were mantle, Australia. We sailed on in service - maintained rank). transferred to other assignments the sub tender USS Orion (AS- Received orders to New and the S-22 was given to the 18) to Fremantle via Perth. We British Navy in June. I was trans- London, Conn. - Submarine S-22 were transferred to the USS Grif- ferred to the USS Gurnard (SS- (SS-122). fin (AS-13) to work on subs 254) - a new sub under construc- that came off patrol. 1940: Passed test and ad- tion at Groton, Conn. at Electric 1944: Received orders to the vanced in rank to MM 1/C. The Boat Co. S-22 went into overhaul at the Lizardfish (SS-373) being built at 1942: I Attended manufacturer’s Philadelphia Navy yard. I had a Manitowoc, Wisconsin. I traveled school for the propulsion engines close call accident and ended up by train across Australia to Sid- prior to commissioning. USS with minor injuries. It could have ney. This took several days by Gurnard (SS-254) was commis- been much worse. I was work- ship from Sidney to San Francis- sioned Sept. 18, 1942. The cap- ing in the engine room on the co. We launched and completed tain was Lieutenant Commander main engine bearings. Navy yard the Lizardfish’s shakedown test- Charles H. Andrews with R,E.M. workers were doing rivet work ing in Lake Michigan. Lizard Fish Ward as executive Officer. Gur- above the upper engine room was then loaded on a barge and nard sailed to Rosneath Scotland deck. Red hot rivets are “tossed” transported using canals and the arriving Nov. 15, 1942. by the forge operator to the rivet Mississippi for re-launch at New installer. The installer usually 1943: Gurnard completed one Orleans. The Lizardfish finished catches the hot rivet in a steel war patrol off the Spanish coast sea trials at the Key West, Flori- cup and inserts it using tongs. before returning to New London da sub base and then transferred The installer missed the catch Feb. 9,1943 for repairs and alter- to the South Pacific. Myself and and the rivet fell to the lower level ations before being reassigned to the Captain were the only “Shell- of the engine room where I was make war patrols in the Pacific. backs” aboard and had the duty of initiating the rest of the crew working. The red hot rivet en- 1943: The Gurnard reached tered my coveralls between my when we crossed the equator. I Pearl Harbor May 26, 1943. The stayed aboard Lizardfish until her neck and the collar. It went down submarine got underway for her my back and by dancing around 1st war patrol was completed. 2nd war patrol June 12, 1943. My transfer was to the Subma- I was able to get it to go down She patrolled off Toagel Mlungui my pant leg and to the deck. It rine Repair Division at Fremantle Passage and on June 29 saw (submarine relief crew). caught my sock on fire on its way action for the 1st time, damag- out. I was very lucky in only hav- ing two Japanese merchantmen 1945: I was transferred to the ing to spend one day in sick bay. and surviving 24 depth charges. submarine Besugo (SS-321). I 1941: 7 December, S-22: We Varied damage was inflicted on was aboard Besugo at Freman- were at Newfoundland when the other ships in the area before tle when news reached us (Au- japs bombed Pearl Harbor. 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USSVI 55th Anniversary Celebration Hosted by USSVI (SUBVETS) Groton Base 2-4 May 2019 Come Home to where your Submarine Career Began Day one, Thursday 2 May – As you pick up your welcome packet at the only USSVI Club House, enjoy lunch with the Base Commander; a luncheon prepared especially for your return to Groton Connecticut. Meet and talk with your shipmates and make new acquaintances as you enjoy the comfort of your club house at 40 School Street, Groton, CT 06340. Day two, Friday 3 May – Return to Sub School and enjoy tours of various trainers and simulators. Af- terwards, come back to your club house for your favorite libation and comradery while waiting to head for the Groton Inn and Suites for our Special Welcome Reception. Day Three, Saturday 4 May – This is a full day starting with boat tour *followed by a Tolling of the Boats” at the WWII Submarine Veterans Memorial East. There’s enough time to head back to your hotel to freshen up for the evening Grand Banquet at New London’s Port and Starboard banquet fa- cility at Ocean Beach Park. The club house will be open to all who desire to finish the day with friends and shipmates. (*) (Boat Tour pending Submarine Operational Commitment) Sunday 5 May – Before heading home, say farewell after a hardy breakfast with friends and shipmates at SUBVETS, your club house. Get your Anniversary Registration form today! For more information or to get your Anniversary Registration package, contact the Anniversary Commit- tee – [email protected]. You can also call Past Base Commanders Al Kinsall (860)460- 0027 or Stan Mathis (860)884-8857. If by phone, please leave a voice mail message that includes your Name, Address, best daytime phone number and your email address (if any). Deadline for submittal of registration form for the three-day event is April 18, 2019. Hurry! Send for your registration form today!

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Vol. 2018, 4th quarter) The friend is Jay Dietrich, retired QMC (SS) DV, USN When Jay was grow- JUNE 7-9 ing up in the New London area, he had a paper route and one of his customers was Rear Adm. 2019 Fred Warder, the legendary skipper who at the be- GROTON, CT ginning of WWII served as CO in USS Seawolf (SS 197) One day the Adm. Invited Jay into his home to view his submarine memorabilia of which Jay was much impressed. Jay also went through school LAST SEA OWL PICNIC! from grade level to high school with the Adm.’s Attention all Sea Owl sailors! The 75th anniversary daughter. of the launching and the 50th anniversary of the The years rolled by and Jay joined the navy, went decommissioning of the USS SEA OWL is fast ap- to sub school and eventually served in USS Alba- proaching. core (AGSS 569) as a Quartermaster. Since that We have had annual picnics to reunite shipmates, boat was a unique platform for innovative hull and but this year will be the last. Every year we have propulsion research, many VIPs frequently rode a lot of fun, but for the last picnic we want to go her to sea, Adm. Warder among them. During this out with a bang! So, if any of you keep putting off cruise, the Adm. stopped by the QM chart desk coming, now is the time to show up. A slew of great where Jay had the watch. The Adm. did not rec- activities are planned, including a sit-down buffet, ognize Jay as many years had passed since they Sunday Brunch (not included), 2 raffles (mail-in CONTINUED PAGE 19 and basket), steak, a bus tour, and the picnic itself, which will have shrimp kebabs, hamburgers, hot- dogs, salad, cake, soda, water, and more.

More information/registration will be coming, but now is the time to start making plans to visit your Sea Owl Shipmates. Come to the picnic for one last sendoff. Make your own arrangements for lodging at or near the Groton Motor Inn or maybe the Navy Lodge The cost for attending is $45 dollars per person. Contact Ed Welch for more information: [email protected] or 603-330-3976 www.ussseaowl.com E. L. Giffin - elgiffin7899@gmail. com Page 18 American Submariner FIRST STRIKE Program you need to have some men from the Air FROM PAGE 6 Force learn how to operate the Submarines. Gen- eral Half Track then said, “Let me get back to you To add to the difficulties, this rocket burned solid on that.” fuel. Once they got a rocket to fly off the launch The reason they cut the Scorpion in half was to pad, they launched one from the Observation Is- add a missile compartment with 16 launch tubes. land. The first and only Navy surface ship to have They gave it a new name, the USS George Wash- a launch tube for a solid fueled ballistic missile. ington (SSBN 598). This was the first of the 41 For When we first got into the Ballistic Missile business Freedom. All 41 were named after Famous Ameri- the Air Force wanted to take over since they had cans with the exception of a few. Lafayette (SSBN the Redstone Intermediate Range Ballistic Mis- 616) and Casimir Pulaski (SSBN 633). These were sile and the Atlas Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. named after men who came from France and Po- Somewhere in the Pentagon there was a meeting land to help us sever our ties with England. We that went something like this: consider Kamehameha (SSBN 642) an American Air Force General Half Track [He got his start in the since he united the Hawaiian Islands into one king- Army Air Core.]: “The Navy is developing a Ballis- dom. tic Missile that will be launched from Submarines. It all came together in July 1960 when the George Once you get it working good you can turn them Washington was the first to launch a ballistic mis- over to us since we are in charge of Ballistic Mis- sile from a submerged submarine. In November of siles.” Admiral Burke replied, “That’s fine. If you that same year she set out on the first Deterrent guys want to take over our Fleet Ballistic Missile Patrol with 16 war shots on board. Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 had last seen each other. In the course of discussions, Jay casually asked the Adm. How his daughter was. The Adm. was somewhat taken aback and responded as to how Jay knew his daughter. Jay then explained how he was once the Adm.’s paper boy and had gone all through school with his daughter. Jay said the Adm. became suddenly quiet and upon recalling him as the young boy, who threw his paper, and shown as interest in his career, grew reflective and began to tear up a bit. To this day Jay remembers that moment in time with the Adm. as one of his She carried the Polaris A-1 with range of 1,200 nm. fondest memories. It had one warhead. The next rocket was the Po- It may have been one of those moments when one laris A-2. It had a range of 1,500 nm with one war- realizes that he did indeed have an unknowing im- head. The Polaris A-3 was a big advancement. It pact on someone else’s life. It seemed quite an had a range of 2,500 nm and carried 3 warheads. encounter of past meets present for both Jay and They come down in a spread of 3. That way you Adm. Warder. get more bang for the buck. This story is with permission of Jay Dietrich. We were way ahead of the Russians in the sixties. They never developed a solid fuel rocket. They CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 cruised around with their missiles fueled up and when they wanted to launch them the liquid oxy- gen oxidizer would have to be loaded right before launch. That task was not only dangerous but noisy. In undersea warfare, the boat that makes noise first is dead. James Gutierrez, LT USN Bio: The Navy paid my way through The Uni- versity of New Mex- ico on the condition I accept a Commission. In 1964 I became a US Navy Ensign. I wanted to fly so the Navy paid my way to get a Private Pilot’s License my senior year under the FIP program. That Spring I was sent to interview with Admiral Rickover. I was redirected from flying in the air to cruising under the waves.

Part 2 will be in AS 2019-2 or you can read it on line in the Electronic version of the American Submariner at www.USSVI.org . Page 20 American Submariner BASE SCUTTLEBUTT

the war. It described being under attack for twelve KEYSTONE BASE, hours and enduring a total of 114 depth charges. HARRISBURG, PA SUBMARINE MEMORIAL REDEDICATION Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Novem- ber 17, 2018 - The Keystone Base of the United States Submarine Veterans dedicated a monu- ment honoring those submariners who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country dur- ing World War II. Originally located in the City of Harrisburg, the monument was recently re- located to the Indiantown Gap National Cem- etery. This relocation and rededication plac- es the memorial on already hallowed ground. The ceremony began with a greeting by former Base Commander Dennis Dyckman and an invo- cation by Bill McEllroyre, retired Captain CHC, U.S. Navy. The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Mark Katona, Keystone Base Vice Commander. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, there was a reading from the war log of Engineman First Class (SS) George Hinda Jr. who CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 served on the U.S.S. Greenling (SS 213) during Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 21

NEXT PAGE Page 22 American Submariner KEYSTONE BASE OLD MAN OF THE SEA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 The monument, listing the 52 World War II subma- Japs had ended. We stayed at Fremantle until rines and the number of crew lost with each boat, the 29th and then sailed to Sydney, arriving Sep- was then rededicated. tember 5. Two days later Besugo got underway for home, arriving in San Diego on September 26. The keynote speaker at the event was Rear Ad- Following an extended period for leave and up- miral Blake Converse, Commander Submarine keep, Besugo entered the Mare Island Naval Ship- Group 9. A Tolling of the Boats and Taps followed. yard, Vallejo Calif., for an overhaul October 31. Approximately 100 people attended the ceremony 1946: Upon completion of overhaul on February 8, on a blustery fall day. This included Major Gen- we headed to Hawaii for duty with the Pacific Fleet. eral Carrelli, Brigadier General Regan, the Aside from one cruise to Guam and back, Besu- Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and COB go spent the year operating in Hawaiian waters. of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania, and other esteemed 1947: I was transferred from the Besugo at Pearl guests. A reception at the Community Club on Harbor to Buffalo, N.Y. (shore duty) as chief engineer Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation followed on the training minesweeper USS Seagull (AS-55). the ceremony. 1951: I was transferred from Buffalo, N.Y. to the The Keystone Base wishes to extend their sin- submarine tender Nereus (AS-17) at San Diego, cere gratitude to all who made this relocation and California. dedication possible, especially the staff of the In- 1955: I left the Nereus to begin retirement. My diantown Gap National Cemetery who were instru- final discharge was completed at the Memphis Na- mental in the preparations for and execution of this val Air Station. event. C.O.’s Son Jim adds: After dad retired: Pusher tug engineer for a petro- Bremerton Base leum company on the east coast. (50’s). Visits Veterans Home Owned and operated a marine repair business in On December 21, 2018, members of the Bremer- Southern Maryland. (60’s). ton Base made their annual visit to the Washing- Stationary engineer at a Springfield, Missouri Hos- ton State Veterans Home at Retsil. For the past 10 pital (60’s-80’s). years this has become a traditional event bringing gifts to the residents of Retsil. Raised cattle on his Strafford, Missouri farm (70’s - 80’s). Engineer at a Merchant Marine training school in Southern Maryland. (80’s). Retired to a small farm at Strafford, Missouri (90’s) His wife (Anna) passed away May 5, 2014. They were married 73 years and raised 5 children. He has always had a large garden that sup- plied neighbors and family with vegetables. Dad recites the submariner’s prayer each night be- fore going to bed.

Editor: Young man, you are herewith declared Left to right, Sandi Wardean, Jan Stiffey, John the Official “Old Man of the Sea” and shall forth- Wardean, Steve Corcoran, Bob Aronson, Santa with be recognized as such in the pages of the Claus (John Gardner), Fred Borgmann, Tammi American Submariner for as long as I am Editor. Reuter, a staff member, Ralph Harris and an un- Best, Michael named tenant of the Home. VolumeVolume 2018 2019 Fourth First Quarter Page 23 Page 24 American Submariner Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 25 Page 26 American Submariner

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BOAT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM UNSPONSORED BOATS AFTER 12/31/2018 SPONSORSHIPS BASES INDIV BOAT HULL # SINCE SEPT. 2017 53 60 USS COLUMBIA SSN-771 DECOM BOATS HULL # USS CONNECTICUT SSN-22 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTY SSN-705 USS DELAWARE SSN-791 DALLAS SSN-700 USS GREENEVILLE SSN-772 HOUSTON SSN-713 USS HELENA SSN-725 USS HYMAN G. RICKOVER SSN-795 LA JOLLA SSN-701 USS KENTUCKY BLUE SSBN-737 NORFOLK SSN-714 USS KENTUCKY GOLD SSBN-737 SAN FRANCISCO SSN-711 USS MAINE BLUE SSBN-741 PROVIDENCE SSN-719 USS MONTANA SSN-794 ALBUQUERQUE SSN-706 USS NORTH DAKOTA SSN-784 BUFFALO SSN-715 USS VIRGINIA SSN-774 BREMERTON SSN-698 Page 32 American Submariner Daniel Thomas Danielson Poultney, VT. ETERNAL PATROL Qualified USS Sabalo 1958. Eternal Patrol 11/19/2018. James Drew Adams, John F Butkus Anna Maria, FL. Georgetown, IL. Henry Walter Dardinski Qualified USS Entemedor 1954. Qualified USS Flying Fish 1943 Sarasota, FL. Eternal Patrol 10/21/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/30/2018. Qualified USS Peto 1945. Eternal Patrol 10/31/2018. John Herbert Almquist Jr. Churchill James Campbell Bosque Farms, NM. Goose Creek, SC. James Ronald Davis Qualified USS Kingfish 1944. Qualified USS Parche 1944. Everett, WA. Eternal Patrol 11/11/2018 Eternal Patrol 10/4/2018. Qualified USS Raton 1962 Eternal Patrol 9/19/2018. Kenneth Conrad Andrew Robert A. Campbell Colorado Springs, CO. North Kingstown, RI. George J Debo Qualified USS Dogfish 1949. Qualified USS Skipjack 1965. Goodyear, AZ. Eternal Patrol 11/28/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/19/2018. Qualified USS Tilefish 1952 Eternal Patrol 11/25/2018. Frank M. Angelo Anderson Dewayne Catron Virginia Beach, VA. Montgomery, TX. Edmond Valerian Diamantini, Qualified USS Ronquil 1950. Eter- Qualified USS Atule 1963. Mystic, CT. nal Patrol 12/17/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/10/2018. Sub Relief Crew. Eternal Patrol 12/10/2018. Michael Howard Bailey Lorin C Chatwin Hickory, NC. Murray, UT. Roger N. Dick Qualified USS Sennet 1960. Qualified USS Sam Rayburn 1967. Los Osos, CA. Eternal Patrol 10/9/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/27/2018. Qualified USS Hardhead 1961. Eternal Patrol 10/26/2018. James H. Barnes Manuel C Chavez Malica, MN. Portsmouth, NH. Dean LaVerne Dixon Associate member, Qualified USS Sarda 1963 Bloomfield, IA. Passed11/9/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/24/2018. Qualified USS Hammerhead 1945. Eternal Patrol 10/7/2018. Eugene E. Bassette Paul Chestnut Brooklyn, CT. Colorado Springs, CO. John H Dooley Qualified USS Angler 1954 Qualified USS Ray 1954 Lafayette, LA. Eternal Patrol 12/20/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/12/2018 Qualified USS Thornback 1953. Eternal Patrol 12/1/2018. Archie D. Boccia Mark William Clark Brentwood, CA. Plaistow, NH. Richard J. Dow Qualified USS Ben Franlin1966. Qualified USS Tullibee 1977 Millville, MA. Eternal Patrol 11/12/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/10/2018. Qualified USS Marlin 1954. Eternal Patrol 11/23/2018. James E. Brady Roderick Paul Clinton Huntersville, NC. Santa Barbara, CA. Edward M. Dowling Grafton, WI. Qualified USS Medregal 1955. Qualified USS Charr 1961. Qualified USS Cobia 1964. Eternal Patrol 11/19/2018. Eternal Patrol 9/17/2018 Eternal Patrol 10/13/2018. Gary E. Buehler William T. Conner, Jr. Lolo, MT. Poland, IN. Herbert Edwin Qualified USS Caiman 1963. Qualified USS Bonefish 1962. Winthrop, ME. Eternal Patrol 10/28/2017. Eternal Patrol 11/29/2018 Qualified USS Atule 1944. Eternal Patrol 10/21/2018. James C Burke Larry Lyle Cox David Joseph Ehrnschwender Whiting, NJ. Goose Creek, SC. Brookville, IN. Qualified USS Piper 1959 Qualified USS John Marshall 1972. Qualified USS Caiman 1969. Eternal Patrol 10/4/2018 Eternal Patrol 10/21/2018 Eternal Patrol 12/3/2018.

Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 33 Robert R. Ellenwood William A Haskins Paul Lee Kidd Quinton, OK. Tavares, FL. Muskegon, MI. Qualified USS Seawolf 1974 Qualified USS Barbel 1962. Qualified USS Sea Leopard 1955. Eternal Patrol 12/14/2016. Eternal Patrol 10/22/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/6/2018. Aquiles V "Lee" Faustino Jimmy Bruce Haywood William Max Klein Groton, CT. New Hope, AL. Panama City Beach, FL. Qualified USS Tusk 1963 Qualified USS Picuda 1964 Qualified USS Peto 1945. Eternal Patrol 11/5/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/20/2018. Eternal Patrol 9/27/2018. Charles Everett Finney Charles R Heater Rudolph Karl (SAUR) Kraut Kamiah, ID. Urbana, VA. Pecatonica, IL. Qualified USS Sub Relief Crew. Qualified USS Sennet 1949 Lizardfish 1945 Eternal Patrol 12/8/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/13/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/22/2018 Robert Joseph Foerst Owen Spencer Henning Bruce C Kusky Citrus Hts, CA. Laceyville, PA. Levittown, NY. Associate member. Qualified USS Amberjack 1966. Qualified USS Casimir Pulaski 1968. Passed 8/19/2018. Eternal Patrol 9/24/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/11/2018. James Reedie Foster Stanton Lamar Hodges Clifford Weldon Kuykendall Jamestown, CA. Pensacola, FL. Wichita Falls, TX. Qualified USS Cochino 1947. Qualified USS Atule 1965 Qualified USS Tinosa 1942 Eternal Patrol 10/10/2018. Eternal Patrol 9/27/2018. Eternal Patrol 2/26/2016 Sole Survivor of the Frank L. Holden Major Galloway USS Tullibee SS lost on Mount Pleasant, PA. Hanford, CA. 3/26/1944 Qualified USS Archerfish 1973. Qualified USS Wahoo 1956 Eternal Patrol 10/30/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/16/2018. Robert M. Lambert Edwards, CO. James Harold Hulsey Charles Harrison George Qualified USS Patrick Henry 1968. Signal Mountain, TN. Baton Rouge, LA Eternal Patrol 1/11/2018. Qualified USS Boarfish 1947. Qualified USS Blueback 1944. Eternal Patrol 10/26/2018. Eternal Patrol 4/29/2018. Victor Paul Landry Hearne, TX. Raymond Erven Jackson, Jr. Charles Gilgore Qualified USS Corporal 1969 Winter Haven, FL. Glenville, NY. Eternal Patrol 10/6/2018. Qualified USS Piper 1958. Qualified USS R-1 1944. Eternal Patrol 7/13/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/24/2018. Jeffrey Hugh Lenz Ucon, ID. Johnnie F. Jones John Joseph Grohowski Qualified USS Henry Clay 1967. Grand Junction, CO. Lewes, DE. Eternal Patrol 11/3/2018. Qualified USS Bashaw 1944. Qualified USS Croaker 1963 Eternal Patrol 10/16/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/6/2018. Charles W Lytle Vancouver, WA. Larry C. Jones Samuel R. Hadas Qualified USS Sea Fox 1955 Lenoir City, TN. Bonifay, FL. Eternal Patrol 12/8/2018. Qualified USS Chopper 1965 Qualified USS Cubera 1959 Eternal Patrol 10/7/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/22/2018. Henry L. Maloney New City, NY. Sidney Bley Jones Bernard Rhett Hart Qualified USS Scorpion 1966 Twentynine Palms, CA. San Carlos, CA. Eternal Patrol 12/16/2018. Qualified USS Sea Cat 1965 Qualified USS Permit 1943 Eternal Patrol 10/20/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/11/2018 Dwayne L. Martin Gouverneur, NY. Allan Dale Harwood Gerald Keller Qualified USS Thomas A Edison 1974. Mill Creek, WA. Canon City, CO. Eternal Patrol 5/16/2018. Qualified USS Greenfish 1959. Qualified USS Razorback 1959. Eternal Patrol 8/14/2018. Eternal Patrol 3/20/2018.

Page 34 American Submariner Lee Griffith Mather Merle E. Raimer James Alfred Smith Columbus, OH. Chico, CA. Hixson, TN. Qualified USS Crevalle 1954. Qualified USS Bugara 1948 Associate member. Eternal Patrol 11/30/2018. Eternal Patrol 1/1/2018. Passed 10/11/2018. Robert Lee Maxwell Perry Allen Randall Frederick Harry Smith Jr. Beverly Hills, FL. Hope Valley, RI. Anthony, FL. Qualified USS Cutless 1949 Qualified USS Thomas Jefferson 1964. Qualified USS Sealion 1950 Eternal Patrol 3/26/2017. Eternal Patrol 9/26/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/12/2018. William W. McKenzie, Jr. Robert Clarke Readel Dr. Roger Edward Stembridge Silverdale, WA. Brandon, MS. Milledgeville, GA. Qualified USS Caiman 1950 Qualified USS O-10 1944 Qualified USS Burrfish 1952. Eternal Patrol 11/8/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/9/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/10/2018. Michael L McLuskey Joseph E Rementer Charles Author Stevenson Summerville, SC. Middletown, NY. Clemmons, NC. Qualified USS Andrew Jackson 1972 Qualified USS Casimir Pulaski 1983. Qualified USS S-37 1943. Eternal Patrol 9/4/2018 Eternal Patrol 12/17/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/30/2017. Larry E Meats John Ells Robson Felix B Stewart Portsmouth, NH. Tucson, AZ. Greencastle, PA. Qualified USS Bream 1958. Qualified USS Ray 1944. Qualified USS Will Rogers 1970. Eternal Patrol 10/20/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/18/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/19/2018. David W Minnehan Robert Roth Thomas G. Suttmann The Villages, FL. Port Charlotte, FL. Cincinnati, OH. Qualified USS John Marshall 1961. Qualified USS Nautilus 1966 Qualified USS Tigrone 1967 Eternal Patrol 12/2/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/27/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/23/2018. William J. Mullaly William C. Schneider Frank Lawrence Thompson Virginia Beach, VA. Greensboro, NC. Cabot, VT. Qualified USS Sarda 1949 Qualified USS Lewis & Clark 1972. Qualified USS Sea Leopard 1953. Eternal Patrol 11/5/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/16/2018. Eternal Patrol 12/22/2018. Luther F Murphy Jr. Charles Eugene Schwertfeger Leslie Stanley Thompson Dorchester, SC. Wellsburg, WV. Oregon City, OR. Qualified USS Nathan Hale 1970. Qualified USS Redfin 1944. Relief Crew. Eternal Patrol 11/26/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/22/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/15/2018. Robert H. Nichael Kenneth Scott Robert H. Tinker Virginia Beach, VA. East Hampton, NY. Milton Freewater, OR. Qualified USS Sea Devil 1969. Qualified USS Abraham Lincoln 1967 Qualified USS Bugara 1959. Eternal Patrol 2/26/2018. Eternal Patrol 10/15/2018. Eternal Patrol 11/18/2018. John Orsi, Pittsfield, MA. Quali- Robert C. Seeley, Sr. Duane W Towers fied USS Torsk 1967. Mystic, CT. Churdan, IA. Eternal Patrol 11/6/2018. Qualified USS Irex 1948. Qualified USS Carp 1953. Eternal Patrol 11/10/2018. Michael J Palmaffy Eternal Patrol 10/2/2018. Vallejo, CA. Arthur Charles Sievers John A. Trubee Qualified USS Baya 1957. Fulton, NY. Pittsford, NY. Qualified Eternal Patrol 11/27/2018. Qualified USS Snook 1967 USS Nathanael Greene 1965. Eternal Patrol 7/20/2018. Gerry J. Patten Eternal Patrol 11/30/2018. Benicia, CA. Belisario Pasquale Simeone Rex Duane Van Aken Qualified USS Spinax 1951 Ft Myers, FL. York Beach, ME. Eternal Patrol 10/3/2018. Qualified USS Pompon 1944. Qualified USS Salmon 1959. Eternal Patrol 11/26/2018. Eternal Patrol 5/17/2018.

Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 35 Frances Veder Cincinnati, OH. Walter “Gus” Kraus Associate member. Passed 3/28/2016. Commander USN Emil J Vestuti Middletown, CT. in the Philippines near Lingayen Qualified USS Ray 1956. Gulf. Eternal Patrol 9/4/2018. On her second war patrol, the Sammie Warbington, Jr. S 36 grounded on Taka-Bakang Nashville, TN. reef in Makassar Straits; it was Qualified USS Trout 1958. 20 January 1942. They had been Eternal Patrol 5/3/2018. running southward toward Sura- Donald E Washburn baya, Java because the Japa- Melbourne, FL. nese had rapidly occupied the Qualified USS Chivo 1962 Philippine Islands. Eternal Patrol 9/9/2018. After unsuccessful attempts to Herbert Edwin Wave free the boat the Commanding Wintrop, ME. Officer ordered the boat to be Qualified USS Atule 1944 scuttled. A Dutch freighter the Eternal Patrol 10/21/2018. HMS Siberoet rescued all hands Richard Ray Weber and eventually disembarked the Lebanon, IN. crew in Surabaya; all were as-

Qualified USS Pollack 1963. signed to other submarines. Eternal Patrol 1/31/2018. Walter (better known as “Gus”) Gus subsequently served on Kraus was born in Bamberg, Ba- Raymond Burke Wellborn the Snapper, Pickerel and Cob- varia, in 1920. He immigrated to Dickinson, TX. bler; and completed eleven war the United States with his par- Qualified USS Harder 1961. patrols. At the end of the war he ents at the age five. They resided Eternal Patrol 10/23/2018. had earned the rank of Chief Ma- in Newport, Kentucky. Carrell DeWayne West chinist Mate. Lubbock, TX. Following High School Gus en- Following the war, he remained Qualified USS Abraham Lincoln 1964. listed in the U.S. Navy. After com- in submarines until 1949 when Eternal Patrol 12/3/2018. pleting boot camp in Norfolk, he he was selected for duty with the was assigned to the USS SHAW Ivan P Whitwell joint Brazil-US Military Commis- Bonaire, GA. (DD 373) in San Diego. Gus was sion in Rio de Janeiro. In 1951 Qualified USS Caiman 1964 selected to attend the first Sound he served as Recruiter in Lexing- Eternal Patrol 12/16/2018. School (later designated as So- ton, Kentucky. His acceptance nar) at the San Diego destroyer George M. Wiegl to Warrant Officer cut that duty base. He also volunteered to Pinellas Park, FL short. As a Warrant Officer, Gus Associate member. receive Passive Search training was assigned to the Chesa- Passed11/11/2018. aboard the submarines S 27 and as S 28. This introduction to sub- peake Bay Training Group Bobby Howard Williams a Liaison Officer for ships being marines led him to volunteer for Newbury Park, CA. transferred to NATO countries. Qualified USS Pomfret 1956. submarine duty. In 1953 he accepted his selec- Eternal Patrol 9/16/2018. In August 1940 Gus was as- tion for Officer Candidate School Shirley A. Williamson signed to the S 36 (SS 141) in Ts- in Newport, Rhode Island and San Bernardino, CA. ingtao, China in the Asiatic Fleet. promoted to Ensign with an as- Associate member. He qualified for his enlisted dol- signment to serve on Passed 10/17/2018. bombs. phins in February 1941. At the USS Sarda outbreak of WWII the SS-36 was CONTINUED ON PAGE 37 Page 36 American Submariner

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Upon completion, please deliver to: Your Base Chapter Secretary, or if you do not know of a base location near you, Rev 7/22/2009 PH Mail to: USSVI National Office, P.O. Box 3870, Silverdale, WA 98383-3870 Questions: Call 1-877-542-DIVE or email [email protected] Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 37 CALLING ALL ACTIVE organization. DUTY SUBMARINERS Steve Bell RMCM(SS) USN National Junior Vice Commander The UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VET- Upon completing the Application form please ERANS (USSVI) is inviting all Active Duty Quali- deliver it to your Base Chapter Secretary or fied Submariners to join our organization. USSVI mail it to: “USSVI National Office PO BOX will waive the first year’s dues for any Submarine 3870 Silverdale, WA 98383-3870.” Qualified active duty member. Should you apply Questions? Call 1-877-542 DIVE during the last quarter of the year then you will get the remaining portion of that year plus the entire GUS KRAUSE next year. If you desire to join a base, the base CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35 dues are up to the base. (SS 488). He earned his Gold Dolphins as a quali- How do you apply? It is simple. Just copy the form fied submarine officer in 1955. on the previous page or go to our website, www. ussvi.org, and click on “Join Us”. An application will Gus retired as Commander, USN, in Febru- appear. You can print the application out and mail ary 1969 after more than 30 years of service. it to our national office (address provided on the Gus prevoiusly served as the last National Presi- home page) or you can take it to a local base and dent of the WWII SubVets 2011-2012 they will take care of it. YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/playlist How do I find a local base? There is a local base ?list=LLAJMbOzTjEtkxudTzaCl5Dg near each Submarine Base, and we have 168 The American Submariner is honored to Bases throughout the USA. To find a base, just go recognize Gus as USSVI’s longest to the website and click “Find a Base”. I am sure Qualified Submarine Officer, you will be able to figure out the rest on that portion February 1941 (S 36) (SS 141) of our website. When you get a base you would desire to become a member of, there is plenty of contact information there (phone numbers and e- mail addresses) for you to move forward. What is USSVI? United States Submarine Veter- ans, Inc. is a fraternal organization of Submariners that help to perpetuate the memory of our ship- mates that gave their lives. It is also an organi- zation that provides a way for all Submariners to gather for their mutual benefit and enjoyment. We also engage in various projects and deeds that will bring about the perpetual remembrance of those shipmates who have given the supreme sacrifice. What is the cost should I choose to remain a mem- ber? Currently annual National dues are $25 per year plus base dues (Each Base has their individ- ual schedule of dues). What will you get? Besides the camarade- rie of being with shipmates past and present, you will be able to go online and read our mag- azine, the American Submariner. So why not try us out for a year? You have nothing to lose and possibly get some memorable moments from our Page 38 American Submariner USSVI Morrison Walter L. 1974 Dace Fierros Aaron B. 2015 Dallas NEW MEMBERS Underwood Kelly S. 1987 Dallas Brady Joseph B. 1975 Daniel Boone Coffer Kenneth C 1963 Daniel Boone- Name First Qual Boat Davis Michael A 1967 Daniel Boone Sturla Anthony 1972 ALincoln Michonski Eugene M 1974 Drum Walter David 2006 Alabama Ruisch John 1970 Drum Leppard Larry 1964 Albacore Kelley Patrick S. 1975 Ethan Allen Speed Chadwick 2009 Albany Barron David M. 1973 Finback Lori David 1982 A Hamilton Dupre Stuart 1982 Finback Stowell Ronald J. 1959 Amberjack Hinsley Jason 1999 Florida Bellmann Harald, 1986 A Jackson Landers Robert B. 1987 Florida Eikmeier Vincent J. 1972 A Jackson Charnell Richard O. 1969 Gato Bugg William 1962 Angler Forry Daniel L. 1994 Gato Egan Paul W. 2013 Annapolis- Maynard Fred 1990 Gato Thompson Joseph 1996 Annapolis Smith Dennis 1969 Gato Giacobbe Joseph M 1993 Archerfish Davis Mark E 1989 G Bancroft- Slutz Randal 1984 Archerfish Holmes Todd 1977 G C Marshall Young Kenneth C. 1972 Aspro Stump Darrel 1973 G C Marshall- Sandridge Kenneth Lee 1988 Atlanta Norman Carl G 1963 G Washington- Mills John F. 1960 Balao Schurger Jon J. 1986 Georgia Bondi Joseph A. 1989 Baltimore Phillips Lee A. 1963 Grayback Baughman David 1982 Barb Antoine Eric 1987 Greenling Irvine David J. 1965 Barb Butt Dennis 1978 Greenling Chemski Darryl J. 1973 B Franklin Bradley William 1991 Groton Wilkerson Walter David 1981 B Franklin- Clements Chris A 1981 Groton Moreau Jeffery T. 1980 Bergall LaRue Leo B. 1982 Groton Blom Erik M 1978 Billfish Smith Michael D. 1960 Growler Soucy, Jr Norman N 1966 Blackfin Rak Bruce W 1974 Halibut Maki David W. 1968 Blueback Osberger Benjamin M. 2015 Hartford Giraud William M 1992 Bluefish Brooks Johnny 1976 Henry Clay Odom John E 1961 Bluegill Bulluck Robert 2000 Honolulu Meluso Michael 1985 Bonefish Harding William S 1990 H G Rickover Thompson Mark 1987 Boston Byrd Glen 1982 Jacksonville Kerstetter Jon T 2003 Buffalo Moore Gerald K. 1958 Jallao Markeson Daniel L 1986 Buffalo Coomer Thomas 1976 James K Polk Plummer James B 1997 Buffalo Coogan Kevin P. 1982 James Monroe Amato Sam 1967 Caiman Hoeft Stephen 1974 James Monroe Frazer Kenneth H 1958 Carp Weinberger Arthur K. 1978 James Monroe- Pirolo Frank L. 1965 Catfish Granito Jr Michael T. 1996 Jefferson City Ashley Robert P. 1962 Cavalla Guthrie Larry J. 1968 John Adams- Brandon Paul 1977 Cavalla Bushman John 1966 J C Calhoun Cohn Charles C 1998 Charlotte Etter David B 1983 J C Calhoun- Bird, Jr John J 1967 Charr Post Robert 1987 J C Calhoun- Iliff Jeffrey C 1991 Chicago Frost James E. 1963 John Marshall- Aquizap Bruce F. 1954 Chopper Colton Scott C. 1978 Kamehameha McElhose Sean C 2001 Corpus Christi Gardner Frank K 1990 Kamehameha Fellows Robert C. 1967 Clamagore Collins Chad C 1998 Kentucky Kalimon Arthur 1965 Cutlass Monk Ray W.L. 1996 La Jolla Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 39 Lee Johnny Ray 1983 Lafayette McWilliams John C. 1980 Robert E Lee Corey Richard 1969 Lapon Nicholson Daniel B. 1957 Sailfish Baldassarre Frank 1973 Lewis and Clark Lee Lenard L. 1961 Salmon Bauer Rick 1974 Lewis and Clark Martin Chris 1989 Salt Lake City Haby Jr. Hayden G. 1982 Lewis and Clark Hedman Michael 1982 Sam Rayburn Hugman Kevin H. 1984 Lewis and Clark Koehler David 1973 Sam Rayburn Burrow Joel 1982 Los Angeles Lutz John H 1982 Sam Rayburn Jeter Zackary 2011 Louisiana McLaud Jeffrey 1983 Sand Lance Merriman Matthew 2008 Maine Elliott John F. 1968 Sargo Castell Joseph 1978 M G Vallejo Fisher Dennis Roy 1960 Sargo Mihalski Jeffery 1976 M G Vallejo Flynn Brian 1990 Sculpin Patterson Steven 1984 M G Vallejo Powell Thurston 1963 Sea Cat Hernandez Henry J. 1965 Menhaden- Harrison James G. 1986 Sea Devil Mecklenburg Timothy 1999 Miami McDermott Bruce A 1972 Sea Devil Nystrom Terry L. 1997 Miami Ogburn, Jr. William F. 1962 Sea Fox Foskey Paul 2002 Minn-St Paul Peppe Gene 1956 Sea Leopard Northfell Matthew R. 2012 Mississippi Dorrheim Merlyn 1965 Sea Poacher- Perez Jordan R 2017 Montpelier Slavik, Jr. Edward R. 1968 Seadragon Battle III Jesse B. 1968 Nathan Hale Mortimer Vaughn G 1985 Seahorse Kopczynski Don 1976 Nathan Hale Knowles Edward 1979 Silversides McQuade Michael W. 1972 N Greene DeFoggi Philip A 1981 Simon Bolivar- Stephenson James M 1972 N Greene- Byers Charles 1978 Skipjack Franks Joseph R. 1971 Nautilus Cosgrove Michael E. 1990 S Jackson Wilkinson Kyle 2003 Nevada Molter Jr Richard K 1974 Sturgeon- Skogen Jeffrey 1998 Newport News Moreau Steve 1984 Sunfish Baugh Samuel W 1964 Odax Nailon Chris 1989 Tecumseh Alleman Troy 1994 Olympia Kerr James R. 1964 Tench Hutson T j 1994 Olympia Martin Jerry W. 1975 T Roosevelt- Gale John 1989 Pasadena Crawford William H. 1957 T A Edison- McKinley Jerry 1979 Patrick Henry Woram Michael G 1963 T Jefferson- Nohe Ronald 1967 Patrick Henry Chumley Leban 1959 Tirante White Glen M. 1976 Patrick Henry Rodgers Jr George T 1963 Trout Waligora Joseph C. 1981 Permit Fortner Frederick M. 1968 Tusk Walters Gerald E. 1969 Permit Rorabaugh Daryl L 1972 U S Grant Bybee Micheal G. 2005 Philadelphia- Gold Nathaniel C. 2016 Virginia Hughes Stephen R 1998 Philadelphia Pitts Ron 1973 Whale King Les 1979 Philadelphia Tackett Donald 1981 Whale Loftus Thomas S. 1993 Pittsburgh Barnhart Charles G. 1990 Will Rogers- Smith Todd Allen 1986 Plunger Bowne Jr. Norman 1982 Will Rogers- Gray Lynn Dale 1970 Pollack Druin Roger D 1980 W Wilson Armstrong Stephen 1996 Portsmouth Salentino Timothy 1987 W Wilson Durfee Shaun M. 2003 Providence- Gotesky Daniel 2018 Providence Miller Robert 1968 Queenfish Howson Greg C 1977 Ray Andersen Dale Jay Associate Marcia Herwin 1997 Rhode Island- Applegate Carol L. Associate Pope Allen E. 2009 Rhode Island- Ballard Lori Associate Sedoon Scott P. 1993 Rhode Island Beecher Bronwyn Associate Hurd Christopher 1981 R B Russell Verbeke Richard E. 1980 R B Russell CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Page 40 American Submariner COLUMBO B O’GORMAN “Colly!”

Everyone had one of these

to itself as it is from a foreign attack, and so there were times when the submarine malfunctioned. We were going to the bottom where we were very fortunate that we were able to come back up.” He recollects the moments leading up to his relief of duty, which was during the time that bombs were Colly, Right, George Kinneson, Middle, dropped in Japan. Colly and his shipmates were Person Unkown, Left looking through a periscope some distance off the coast and saw the plumes that resulted from the Colly was born in Manchester, Connecticut in Jan- bombs. He describes seeing these events unfold uary 22, 1924 and moved to Southern California as “quite an experience.” These bombings led to with his parents when he was 3 years old. He con- the unconditional surrender from the Japanese, siders himself a “beach boy” during his youth, hav- and Colly and his crew received “instructions to ing lived so close to the beach, and has many fond change our course from going towards Japan to di- memories there, enjoying the surf and the sand rectly opposite that.” He goes on to state, “For the and going body surfing. Body surfing is a passion first time, we were relieved that we were no longer he has carried throughout his life, having even gonna be threatened, and that we were safe sail- participated in body surfing competitions. ing on the surface. We stayed on the surface the Shortly after turning 19 years old and graduating whole way back.” from high school, Colly joined the Navy, specifi- cally the submarine force. When asked why he joined, he responded, “Because my country was at war. And I had just gotten out of high school, and so I just wanted to do my part.” He served for a total of 3 years, from 1943 to 1946. He rec- ognizes that he was one of the lucky ones who got to come out of this service alive, while 3500 of his shipmates weren’t as fortunate and didn’t end up making it. A total of 52 of their boats had gone down, and he states that his chances of coming back was around 20-30% and that this was the highest rate of casualties of any branch of service during the war. Colly, to the right. Bonefish Base When describing what his serving in the subma- Shipmate to the left rines was like, he states, “A submarine is a danger They celebrated their freedom by undressing and Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 41 going for a swim in the middle of the ocean before heading back to Pearl Harbor. He described what it was like returning to civilization. He remembers, “rubbing my feet on the bottom of the carpet and how good that that felt when you’re walking to the window and seeing life there and green things, be- cause when you’re out at sea you don’t see green things. It’s just whites in the sky and the ocean.” After his service, he returned to Connecticut, where he stayed with his aunt and uncle for about 6 months to a year and also attended his first year REDFISH BASE VISIT in college at the Catholic University in Washing- ton, D.C. He then transferred to Loyola University “The Redfish Base visited The Child Life Ward and from there, he then transferred to USC. Colly at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, Louisiana studied real estate during his educational career, on Thursday, November 8, 2018 representing something he had a passion for. So much so that USSVI’s Kaps4Kids Program. Members of the he would often take his own children to look at real Redfish Base who attended were Mike and Cathy estate during their time spent together. Waters, Richard Pasnak and Elvin and Debbie Shaw, Smiles were brought to the faces of the Other things Colly talks about include showing his children as well as to our faces. respect for wildlife photographers and how they put themselves through dangerous situations to get their material, and talking about the different generations of people and how we are constantly progressing in knowledge and world-views every generation. He also discusses his experiences raising his children and his fond memories of going on vacations as a family, how they went on many adventures that were usually met with some kind of accident or injury amongst his children. His daughter talks about how much she has learned from him just by observing his life and what he has been through. She described her father as resil- ient, having lived through the Great Depression Shayne Verdin and working to support his family at a young age, to serving in the military where only one out of five boats came back, to surviving metastatic melano- ma in his early 70’s and an open heart surgery at 88. Colly has also passed down to his children the im- portance of the power of positive thinking and set- ting goals to get over adversities. He would tell his children, “You are the only thinker in your own uni- verse, so you’re the one that controls everything that goes on in your own universe.” Colly is an Icon in the commercial Real Estate in- dustry in the Riverside, California area. Take a L-R Mike Waters, Tiyae Austin & Richard Pasnak ride with him and be amazed at the projects he has been involved in at major levels. CONTINUED ON PAGE 45 Page 42 American Submariner USS Picuda SS 382 USS Quillback SS 424 BOAT REUNIONS 5/13-17/2019 Savannah, GA coming up Larry D. 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[email protected] Ed Welch 603-330-3976 [email protected] 970-581-1302 USS Pargo SSN 650 9/13-15/2019 Gary Harman 574-202-2158 Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 43 USS Sennet SS 408 9/22-26/2019 Charleston, SC Ralph Luther “Hey Cookie!” [email protected] “Whatcha Burning Tonight?” 843-851-7064 Burn something just once and pression to most of the crew USS Stonewall Jackson you never hear the end of it. Bake that the smoke was the reason SSBN 634 9/18-21/2019 fresh hot bread and watch the for the fast surface. That alone Groton Inn & Suites, Groton, CT crew smother it with melting but- could have started the guys call- Dave Fernandez 530-567-5192 ter and you’re a hero for the eve- ing me the Pie Burner, but that [email protected] ning. Trays of all kinds of sticky got forgotten when the whole 25061 Reeves Rd, buns and fresh coffee or hot story got out and they found Los Molinos, Ca. 96055. chocolate always put smiles on a better handle to put on me. the night duty sections. But just USS Triton SSN 586 5/3-4/2019 Groton,CT one night, one event, can give a It took a long time to clean up the Michael R McCoy night cook the type of reputation blueberry mess and get back to [email protected] that can seep through the whole the baking that had to be done. It 510-823-6584. submarine squadron in a heart- wasn’t until the next night when beat when getting back into port. the skipper was making his night- It does not matter if it was his ly walk through the boat, that the USS Trutta SS 421 5/13-17/2019 Savannah,GA fault or not, but when the joshing story got worse. As the captain Larry D. Rose got strong enough, my standard walked by the galley, he saw me [email protected] answer was, “If you’re not happy in there, backed up, stuck his here, go to the other restaurant.” head in, and said something that USS Tullibee SSN 597 too many crew members heard. 6/20-23/2019 Branson, MO: Bill It seems the crew stopped calling “The menu called for blueberry Keel [email protected] me Cookie or Stew Burner, the pies today and you made blue- 815-715-9966. night the boat filled with smoke berry cobbler, why the change?” USS Tunny SS 282 when I was trying to bake blue- USS Tunny SSN 682 berry pies. Everything seemed Here I was, with pie in my face 10/27-31/2019 Charleston, SC: perfect, we were submerged and again, and with not really think- Warren Branges all signs seemed like they were ing smartly about what I said, [email protected] on an even bubble, until just af- “The drill last night pretty well did 619-971-8292. ter I filled the oven with pies. Just in the pies last night.” a few minutes into the baking, The Captain looked at me with USS Tusk SS 426 we made an emergency sur- 9/27-29/2019 Buffalo,NY a deep question festering in his face. This was part of the event head, then asked, “Are you tell- Lynn & Marsha Lantz I should not be blamed for. No- [email protected] ing me that you scraped up all body asked me if it was okay the blueberry mess and put it in USS Wahoo SS 565 to have an emergency surface baking pans and we got blue- 9/20-22/2019 San Diego, CA drill in the middle of the night. berry cobbler?” I knew I had Jim Van Vranken only one chance of getting out (707) 696-2578 As I recall, the oven full of blue- of this and responded with, “Sir, [email protected] berry pies didn’t like the drill ei- I would never tell you that!” ther, as the oven door opened up and blueberry pies came rushing Thankfully he smiled and left the out after me in the galley. Just galley to continue his trip aft. But enough spilled in the oven to cre- by morning the word was out, I ate a hefty cloud of smoke and was now being called the Cobbler it soon made its way through- NEXT PAGE out the boat. This gave the im- Page 44 American Submariner HEY COOKIE OUR LOST BOATS FROM PAGE 43 Please read this slowly, upon having done so, reflect upon your patrols. Think about the Shipmates that Man. you have lost during your lifetime I was never sure, but since I like- H 1 SEAWOLF (SS 28) cobbler, I took it as a compliment. FEBRUARY “21 Men on Board” Sank, on 12 SHARK (SS 174) March 1920, after grounding in Michael Van Den Branden CS3 (SS) “58 Men on Board” Sunk, on 11 Magdalena Bay, Mexico, while Redfin SS 272 February 1942, by Japanese being towed off. Foundered in Argonaut SS 475 Warships, off the Coast nine fathoms of water. Sea Lion APSS 315 of the Celebes Islands. “FOUR MEN LOST” Scorpion SSN 589 “ALL HANDS LOST” TRITON (SS 201) AMBERJACK (SS 219) “71 Men on Board” Sunk, on 15 ONE FINAL LETTER “74 Men on Board” Probably March 1943, by Japanese Sunk, on 14 February 1943, by Destroyers, in the Q4 Cover: This is the Pickerel Japanese Torpedo Boat and Solomon Bismark Area. SS524 and I was aboard when Sub Chaser, off Rabaul “ALL HANDS LOST” this picture was taken. I was in the Buka Shortland Area. F-4 SKATE (SS 23) standing in the after torpedo room ALL HANDS LOST” “ “19 Men on Board” Foundered in front of the torpedo tubes. As TROUT (SS 202) and Sank, on 21 March 1915, off I was also PIO and enjoyed the “81 Men on Board” Sunk, on 28 the Coast of Honolulu Harbor, National exposure we got. February 1944, by Japanese in the Hawaiian Islands. Coming up from 100’ at max Warships, off the Southeast “ALL HANDS LOST” speed (1/2 hour rate) and hold- Coast of Formosa. TULLIBEE (SS 284) ing depth as long as we could “ALL HANDS LOST” “77 Men on Board” Sunk, on 26 while blowing all tanks. We did GRAYBACK (SS 208) March 1944, by Circular Run not fall back as our speed and “80 Men on Board” Sunk, on 28 of her own Torpedo Firing, buoyancy carried us forward as February 1944, by Japanese Air- off Northern Palua. we surfaced. craft, near the Ryukyus. “76 MEN LOST-1 SURVIVOR” “ALL HANDS LOST” Clifford Kuykendall I was then a Lt, and we had pre- Eternal Patrol 2/26/2016 pared a bit by keeping our bat- tery water as low as feasible and MARCH APRIL closing compartment doors PERCH (SS 176) Great time for a Reserve Officer “59 Men on Board” Scuttled, on 3 PICKEREL (SS 177) who was recalled to active duty March 1942, after heavy “74 Men on Board” Sunk, on 3 shortly after my wedding Depth Charge attack, April 1943, by Unconfirmed between Java and Borneo. Enemy Action, Thanks for this trip down memo- “SIX MEN DIED IN POW CAMP” in the Central Pacific. ry lane. “ALL HANDS LOST” GRAMPUS (SS 207) Respectfully,Glenn Boom “71 Men on Board” Probably GRENADIER (SS 210) Sunk, on 5 March 1943, “76 Men on Board” Damaged, Finally, we remember all by Japanese Destroyers, on 22 April 1943, by Japanese the brave Submariners in the Balabac Straights Area. Aircraft, and Scuttled in the who died in the course of “ALL HANDS LOST” Straits of Malacca their duties aboard sub- near Penang Malaya. marines, some individu- “4 MEN DIED IN POW CAMP” ally and some in groups, but where the submarine itself was not lost. Volume 2019 First Quarter Page 45 IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE IT? Redfish Visit From Page 41 WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? If you served any time in the US Call me to tell me the results and Navy between 1900 and 2000 and I am hoping that your lungs are did any time at sea or at certain clean. 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