The Porthole for 1953

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NROTC UNIT MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY MILWAUKEE, WISC With this issue of the PORTHOLE, the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps of Marquette University pauses to look back over its growth and achievements, its work and play, during 1952-53. The Midshipmen of Marquette are grateful to the University, to the City of Milwaukee, and to their friends who have made work and study in Milwaukee more pleasant, and particularly voice their thanks to the following firms whose interest made this book possible.

A. 0. Smith Corporation

Johnson Service Company

Falk Corporation

A. P. Controls Corporation

Nordberg Manufacturing Company •

Very Reverend Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., President, Marquette University

Marquette University was very happy and Through the years Marquette has been singularly proud when, in 1940, it became the eleventh uni­ blessed by the unusually gentlemanly and competent versity in the country to which a Naval Reserve men whom the Bureau of Naval Personnel has as­ Officers Training Corps was assigned. The inter­ signed to the University to staff the NROTC unit. vening years have seen a world war during which It has been a pleasure to have had these men with our Naval R. 0. T. C. was the center of Navy ac­ us and to work with them toward the fulfillment of tivities on the campus and sent forth into the service our mutual goals. We know that the years ahead of their country a host of educated and well-trained will bring a continuance of this fine relationship officers who were a credit to the United States Navy between the Navy and Marquette, and we pledge and to Marquette University. In the present emer­ the Navy our fullest cooperation in the magnificent gency, too, our NROTC unit continues its good work work it is doing for the defense of our country. which adds to the splendid prestige which the Navy enjoys in this area. From the Captain:

There is no greater service to one's country than to dedicate your life to the defense of Its shores by service In the Armed Forces. By virtue of being Midshipmen of the NROTC at Marq uette U niversity you have clea rly indicat ed your desire

• 4 and Intention to actively participate in such ser­ vice. It is with great pleasure that I commend all of you on your desire to become officers in the Navy or Marl ne Corps and assure you that it is a highly intelligent as well as an extremely patriotic choice. The path to becoming an officer and later service may at times seem rough and the outlook b leak. The requirements and respon­ sibilities of being an officer are great. As John Jaul Jones said-"Jt is by no means enough that an officer of the Navy should be a capab le mariner. He must be that, of course, but also a great deal more. He should be as well, a gentleman of liberal education, refined manner, punctilious courtesy, and the nicest se nse of per­ sonal honor. He should be the soul of tact, patience, justice, firmness and charity." A truly large order but .the goal is worthy of the best efforts on the part of all of us. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve as your Commanding Officer during the past year. I offer my congratulations to you on the completion of a highly successful and enjoyable year. To the members of the graduating class and members of the staff leaving' for other assign­ ments, best wishes for a successful ond happy cruise. To those who will be returning In the Fall, may we continue steadfast and resolute In our aims to promote an efficient and worthwhile NROTC Unit. Captain Frank M. Parker has served as our Professor of Naval Science since 15 August 1952. He has spent twenty-orie years in the Navy, many of these years in the submarine service. Captain Parker was born in Woodland, Michigan and attended high school at Butler, Indiana. In 1928 he received his appointment to the Naval Academy where he received a number of athletic letters, and was commissioned in 1932. · His varied and colorful career has included duty aboard battleships, destroyers, submarines, and tank­ ers. He also spent three years as instructor in thermo­ * dynamics and damage control at Annapolis. - During the early part of the war, he served as - executive officer of the USS Argonaut, the largest - U. S. subm<1rine at that time. This was the sub which took Carlson's famous Marine raiders to Makin Is­ land which left no live Japs. On its next trip out, after Captain Parker left it in 1942, the Argonaut was sunk. Captain Parker received his present rank on January 1, 1951, and his last duty saw him In the capacity of commanding officer of the USS Kankakee, a gasoline tanker which "went everywhere." • Captain Parker and his wife Katherine have a daughter Cynthia, 17, and a son Frank, 15. --- Staff The man who handles the Unit's affairs, and he'll attest that they are numerous, who is responsible for all the chits midshipmen have to sign, who has the final word on merits and demerits, Is the Executive Officer, LCDR James J. McDonald. An executive officer of an NROTC Unit may not be subject to the dangers of fleet action, but nonetheless LCDR McDonald will agree that it's quite a job. Mr. McDonald has been a Navy man since 1940 when he joined the Naval Reserve. Since that time he has served in a variety of capacities, including tours of duty in Washington wth BuShlps and BuPers, command of the demobilization school at Great lakes and action on minesweepers during the WWII. Previous to joining the Marquette NROTC Unit in 19 51, he served on an attack cargo ~. hip 1n Korea.

LCDR James G. Hommel re­ ported to Marquette in November to assume the duties of instructor to the first class. A graduate of Newark College of Engineering in New Jersey, he received his com­ mission in 1942. His last tour of duty was aboard the USS Oriskany with the Pacific Fleet.

Major Paul M. Moriarty be­ came the Marine Corps instructor in September, 1952. Previously, he had seen wartime action in the South Pacific, and served as com­ mander to the Marine detachment to the American Embassy in lon­ don.

LCDR James D. Groesbeck is Lt. Wilbert C. Luedtke, a Naval Lt. Lowell F. Fitch, a graduate instructor to the third class. Now aviator, is Navigation instructor of the Naval Academy, acts as in his second year with the Unit, to the second class. A graduate instructor to the fourth class. A he also acts as advisor to the of lawrence College in Appleton, wartime submariner, he is now in Anchor and Chain. A graduate 'of Wisconsin, he served on destroy­ his second year at Marquette, and the University of Texas, he re­ ers and carriers during the war, has the collateral duty of Unit ceived his commission in 1942, and has since had a tour of duty Athletic officer. and served with the Eighth Fleet piloting patrol planes in the Pa­ during World War II. cific. Maintaining llason between the university and the NROTC Is the job of Fr. Bartholomew J. Quinn, S. J. Fr. Quinn has acted In this capacity since the naval unit was founded at Marquette In I 940. He also serves as chaplain for the Unit whenever the occasion arises. Though his Is mainly on administrative position, Father Quinn Is always ready and more than willing to assist midshipmen In solving their problems. He Is concerned with Intra­ university relations and has done a great deal for the Unit along this line.

Reverend Bartholomew J. Quinn, S.J.

The assistant coaches In learning the Navy game are the enlisted personnel of our Unit. Acting as 'right­ hand men' for the class Instructors are William Bailey, GMC, fourth and third class assistant; Lynn Davis, FCC, Naval Weapons assistant; William Austin, QMC, second class helper and Unit librarian; Frank Wellner, ETl, who aids In the Instruction of the first class; and Ed Huntoon, GM 1, most recent addition to the Marquette Navy family. F. C. Hortman, SKC, d.lstrlbutes payroll checks and Issues uniforms; MSGT. A. Plckhardt, USMC, performs the dulles of Morine class assistant, and has charge of the rifle range; and R. H. Jane, YNC, keeps the office correspondence In good shape. Feminine flavor Is added to the staff by Jeanne Ungrodt and Jean Mock, Unit secretaries.

Miss Jean Mock and Miss Jeanne Ungrodt

Richard H. Jones, YNC, and Francis C. Hartman, William H. Austin, QMC, and Alfred A. SKC. lnse!J William C. Bailey, GMC (detached Pickhardt, MSGT. 1 April 1953) Lynn L. Davis, FCC, Edward S. Huntoon, GM and Frank V. Wellner, ET 1 I c LANDING PART·y MANUAL

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Left to right, First row: John Breen, Arthur Kreitzer, larry Brown , Barry King, John Bony. Second row : Robert Martin, leonard Walecka, William O'Connell, Raymond Wong, Arnold Wegher, Anthony Balestrieri, Walter Roedelbronn.

Battalion Council

The Battalion organization served not only ad­ The main event of the year for the Battalion was ministrative purposes, but also gave the midshipmen, the Navy Day Award ceremony held on 9 May, key­ especially those of the first class, practical experience noted by the presentation to the Honor Platoon of in military organization. The Battalion Council com­ the Navy Club Award. The Honor Platoon was posed of the platoon commanders, company com­ selected according to its efficiency in three categories, manders, and the Battalion Commanders and Execu­ namely, merits and demerits, military precision and tive Officer, handled, whenever possible, the problems excellence at drill, and neatness and military bearing of leadership and policy that arose throughout the at inspection. year, thus providing valuable practice for the future The merits and demerits established an accurate Naval and Marine Corps officers in being links In view, not only of the military aptitude and spirit of chains of command and in dealing with individual the members of the p latoon and its consequent value leadership problems. to the Unit, but the leadership capabilities of the pla­ Two drill periods were held on Thursdays, A and toon comma nder as well. The Inspection by the B Companies, commanded by Arthur Kreitzer and Selection Board, co mpo sed of Captain Parker and John Bony, respectively, meeting from 1300 to 1500, I the officers of the staff, gathered the final evidence l followed by C Company, headed by John Breen, of efficiency. Through a well Integrated and or­ taking the field until 1700. Platoon commanders ganized system, every possible means of indicating were: A-1, Robert Martin; A-2, leonard Walecka; excellence was approached. The functioning of the B-1, William O'Connell; B-2, Raymond Wong; C-1, platoon as a close- knit unit Is determined through Arnold Wegher; C-2, Anthony Balestrieri; C-3, Walter close order drill and the manual of arms. Roedelbronn. larry Brown and Barry King were The Battalion sponsored a successful blood do­ Battalion Commander and Executive Officer, respec­ nation drive as well as marching in the Armed Forces tively. Day parade on 16 May, thus, in all, exhibiting Itself to be a well-organized and close-cooperating Unit. Robert Martin and A- 1 Leonard Walecka and A-2

William O'Connell and 8-1 Raymond Wong and 8- 2

Arnold Wegher and C-1 Anthony Balestrieri and C-2 Walter Roedelbronn and C-3

• I Battalion Commander Edward Schwarz, Color Girl Mary Therese ·I Rakers, Captain R. D. Edwards, Anchor and Chain Skipper Robert Kelley. Navy Day - 1952 On Thursday

Under the sun ... or ... in the lab Unclassified

The USS MARQUETTE AKA 95. ACTIVITIES . L. to R.: Standing: Lawrence Jonaus, Joseph McCabe, Robert Martin, David Cullen, Thomas Gainor. Sitting: Daniel Fuss, Barry King, John Sanders.

"To promote fellowship and professional growth and to provide social advantages for the Marquette midshipmen," Is the purpose of the Anchor and Chain Society. Critical judgement requires only a look at the long list of the success of its activities. Under the leadership of Barry King, Skipper, and the officers elected in September, Don Hagan, Executive Officer, Jerry Carlstein, Yeoman, and Anchor John Sanders, Paymaster, the society immediately began to function. An intramural program was organized with each platoon entering a football team in the league, followed later in the year by basketball and volleyball. At Homecoming, the Society sponsored a float and decorations for the grounds of the gymnasium, and a party, on an "Evening In Paris" theme was held. Christmas season activity included a party at the Red Room of the Eagles Club and a joint venture with the Unit staff in sending Christmas cards to the other NROTC stations and friends of the Unit. Second semester elections saw King chosen again as Skipper, with Sanders moved up to Executive Officer. Tom Gainor took over as Yeoman, and Phil Collins as Paymaster. In March, a successful, judging from the amount of food consumed, stag dinner was held, and arrangements began for the annual Navy and Chain Ball, the highlight of the Spring campus social season, held at the Milwaukee Athletic Club. A Dungaree Ball was also staged by the fourth class, at the Lake Park Pavilion. And the return of balmy weather signaled the time for the an­ nual picnic. Every good wish for the graduates departing for the Fleet closed off a successful year by the Society, rewarding for its members, and the Unit as a whole. Drill Team

Under the direction of MSGT AI Plckhardt, According to the very purpose of military and the leadership of Captain Jack Winkowski, drill, the Drill Team has done much for the Unit the Rifle Team claims this to be Its most successful by Instilling habits of precision and response as year In that the enthusiasm exhibited by the mid­ well as a spirit of cohesion In Its members. shipmen In his activity has had no previous equal, Although new to parade marching, the team although the won-lost statistics are not overly was a highlight at the '53 Homecoming Parade, lmpresslve--won-6, lost 28. Midshipman Win­ and Invaded the televi~lon medium to make Its kowski led In 27 of the matches, Co-Captain debut on the Marquette Campus Newsreel on Russel Hileman In 7. Several shoulder to shoulder WTMJ-TV. matches were fired, a new experience for the The Drill Team operates on a "minute-man" Unit's riflemen. basis as far as practice Is concerned, but with a A Pistol Team, newly organized, came large cadre of veterans, the system has kept the through with a final score of two defeats over­ group a sharp-stepping outfit, and has contributed balanced by 8 wins. Winkowski had the most much to the prestige of the Unit. Impressive record, with only one loss In ten matches, closely followed by Bob Buntrock and William Foley.

Rifle Team Fencinq Team

L. to R.: Kneeling: Jock Harris, Thomas McClane, Patrick Sulli· van, Walter Boese. Standing: Donald Gottschalk, Fred Clark, LT Fitch, William Foley, John Bony. Radio Club

L. to R.: Russell Kazmierczak, Robert Patterson, William Schmiedel, Mark Mandelker, Thomas Shantz:, Robert Marlin. The Word

This year, its third as a midshipman-run paper, a four-page WORD was issued every two weeks in an attempt to bring fresher news to the battalion, and circulation was increased to include graduates and several Marquette officials. For the first time the WORD followed an unrestrained editorial policy. It tried to reflect both the midshipman's views as well as Unit directives. Greater stress was placed on pro­ fessional items. In every way possible, the WORD has tried to bring to the men of the Unit items that they needed end wanted.

STAFF Editor-in-chief Jerry Carlstein Managing Editor Larry Reifurth Makeup Editor James Clay Sports Editor Paul Mode Stencil Typing Tom Wolf Columnar Typing Len Wierek Production Manager Andre Abele Circulation Manager John Harwo:>d News Manager Fran Censky

The Porthole

This edition of the PORTHOLE, the second since its revitalization in 1952 after a six-year lapse, was put together largely by exercising that delicate nautical art of cumshawing. We bor­ rowed every thing from paper cutters to photo­ graphers, in attempting to realize our purpose of presenting a comprehensive view of Marquette midshipmen activities throughout the year. Not entirely the work of the staff, the PORT­ HOLE owes its existence to every member of the Unit who snapped a shutter, or dashed off a hundred words of copy.

STAFF ED PORT Larry Brown PICEDPORT Louis Strazis 1 /c Editor Phil Collins 2/c Editor Len Wierek 3/c Editor Tom Walker Business Manager Bob Brown Circulation Manager Bill O'Connell Photographer Ed Tronca CRUISES • 27 June, 1952 saw the second class midshipmen from Marquette report to the Naval Amphibious Base, little Creek, VIrginia for indoctrination In amphibious warfare tech­ niques and the handling of small craft. Most of the latter type of training consisted of making practice landings In LCVP's and LCM's. The three-week period was highlighted by a full scale assault on Camp Pendleton Beach, which was launched from several attack cargo and troop ships. Instruction was also had In the latest types of amphibious craft, with a demonstration in their use by a Marine Regiment. Recreation was found in baseball, golf, nightly movies at Shelton Theatre, swimming at Officers' Beach, and beer and conversation at Rockwell Hall. Two Midshipmen Formal Dances were also held, one in the Norfolk Auditorium, the other In Rockwell Hall, at which Midshipmen attendance was manda­ tory. Evidently many contacts were made, for during the days following, a long line of automobiles with feminine drivers was found waiting at the Main Gate when mid­ shipmen liberty commenced. After three weeks of training at little Creek, the entire Midshipman Battalion board­ ed three twelve-car troop trains for the 60 hour ride to Corpus Christi, Texas. The weekend trip featured several card games, catching up on reading and 'sack time,' and numerous debates between midshipmen from Marquette and Notre Dame on various sub­ jects.

Aviation - And what did you do on liberty?

Take ten. The training at Corpus Christi was every­ thing the midshipmen were told it would be strict discipline, early reveille, and march, march, march. However, the mid­ shipmen from Marquette came through with flying colors as they were part of First Compa­ ny which took first place in the marching competition. A typical day at the Naval Air Station saw the midshipmen getting up at 5:30 A.M., marching to and from six hours of classes, and two hours of supervised drill, which was followed by a welcome dip in Chiefs' Swimming Pool. The aviation training consisted of class­ room study, engine Instruction in the hangars, and two trips into the wild blue yonder, one in an SNJ, the other in a PBM flying boat. One week of the stay at Corpus was spent at Babanas Field, an advanced Air Extra-curricular Station about twenty miles from NAS, Corpus Christi. The big extra-curricular event at Corpus was a Midshipman Formal, featuring Hal Mcintyre and his orchestra. Other forms of recreation included movies, swimming, and beer-drinking if one was 21 or could borrow a stenciled blouse and an 1-D which said he was. After three weeks at NAS, Corpus Christi, on 8 August, the midshipmen tucked their Honorary Airmen cards Into their wallets, packed their seabags, and took leave of the hot Texas sun, en route home.

Amphibious Ready far inspection?

Hard day at the office.

• Baker

Marquette midshipmen of the first and third classes, burdened with seabags, con­ verged on hot and humid NOB Norfolk on 18 July, 1952, to be hustled through the processing center and dispersed to the various ships, including the DD's,Giennon and McCard, the CL, Roanoke, and the BB, New Jersey, which would be their homes In the Navy for seven weeks. The midshipmen spent the first evening aboard, yet in port, attempting to square away their gear, and gorging themselves on gedunk and fresh milk, not expecting to see either again for some time.

Twelve days of relatively calm steaming across the North Atlantic found the now salty midshipmen in the English Channel, where the Task Force split into two elements, one section, including the Roanoke and McCard, going to Antwerp, the other, with the Jersey and Glennon, tying up at (her­ bourg.

Five days of liberty in Paris were hugely enjoyed by the Cherbourg element, while Amsterdam and Antwerp proved stimulating to the midshipmen in the other group. When the ship5 again put out to sea, all were well acquainted with the franc and guilder value of the dollar, as well as many continental social and recreational customs.

Four days steaming to Lisbon introduced many to sterner consequences of rough seas. However, the midshipmen were hardened by Cruise l this time to the grim realities of mid-watches bilge-cleaning, and early morning star sights:

After several hours of make bare steer­ age-way up the placid Tagus River, the Task Force tied. up for a five-day stay at Lisbon, Portugal. Sunday afternoon bullfights were the main attraction, with six-cent beer run­ ning a close second. Midshipmen, after spending a day of buying Madiera laces and filigree jewelry, received their thrills In mad taxi races back to the dock. A great many took advantage of the rewarding op­ portunities afforded by the guided tours to the Shrine at Fatima.

The nine-day voyage to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba was spent in final preparation for gunnery and tactical exercises to be conducted there. Actual firing of the ship's batteries by midshipmen crews was the suc­ cessful culmination of many hours of In­ tensive training, tactics and practice. This Interesting and educational experience paid off In giving the midshipmen a realistic con­ cept of the Navy at work.

Thus was completed the main objectives of the cruise, and the Task Force now weighed anchor, rendezvoused with the ships of Cruise Charley, and proceeded back to Norfolk, arriving 5 September, where a much saltier than before group of midshipmen were dis­ embarked to journey home, replete with a Tresh stock of crusty sea stories. Marine Summer

"What do we do in the infantry, we march, we march, we march!" Things weren't quite that bad at the Marine Corps Schools during the summer of 1952- sometimes the candidates could hitch a ride. The MC Institute of Higher Learning is a reservation of 57,000 acres, and the Marquette midshipmen became well acquainted with each one of them as they walked, crawled, swam, dug, sur­ veyed and checked the entire area. Not that it was all work- golf, handball, swimming, sailing, horseback riding, tennis and skeet shooting were some of the diversions available to those who could stand at the end of the day, but prim-arily the stu­ dents were on station at this "Marine University" to learn amphibious warfare, communications, ord­ nance and marksmanship.

Weekend liberties were not to be overlooked, however, and from noon on Saturday to reveille on Monday it was off for Washington and points north. The unreconstructed personnel could head for Nor­ folk and Virginia Beech, but everybody managed to keep busy. As a matter of fact, the real rugged training wos on the weekends. CLASSES Graduates

Ensign Anthony F. Balestrieri spent a quiet and unobstruslve four years at Marquette, leaving with the same casual carefree attitude concerning the Navy as that with which he entered. "Antoine," a Milwau­ kee Civil Engineer, and member of Tri­ angle fraternity, wielded the saber over C-2 platoon every Thursday.

J Second Lieutenant John B. Bany could be found most any afternoon of the week In the wardroom avidly absorbing the con­ tents of the latest issue of Leatherneck or Marine Gazette. A native of Racine, Wisconsin, John commuted daily to Mar­ quette where he was the class's only rep­ resentative In the School of Speech. In addition to his duties as commander of B Company, John leads the Drill Platoon Second Lieutenant Leslie R. Becker was known equally well for his shy grin and his penchant for getting Into late-evening arguments. "Les," who halls from Hart­ land, Wisconsin, studied Civil Engineering and was a member of Sigma Phi Delta during his stay in Milwaukee.

Second Lieutenant James M. Belling, a Civil Engineer from Appleton, Wisconsin, is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Sigma Phi Delta. "Casey" also claims charter membership in the famed Little Creek Owls Club.

Ensign John S. Breen holds the distinction of being the only member of the class recommended for the Civil Engineering Corps of the Navy. John, who came west from Buffalo, New York, was a mem­ ber of Sigma Phi Delta and the Engineer­ ing Knights during his stay at the Engine House, and acted as commander of C Company at drill.

Ensign Larry J. Brown could always be counted on to fill in for a game of poker or blackjack despite his multiple duties as Battalion Commander and Editor of the PORTHOLE. Larry is a Liberal Arts English major from out west in Dickinson, North Dakota ...

Ensign Robert J. Brown amazed all by setting a record in staying awake for thirty-six consecutive hours during the Paris liberty. An Electrical Engineer and Business Manager of the PORTHOLE, from Washington, D. C., "Bobby" was a busy man, as attested by his membership in Eta Kappa Nu, Triangle, the Engineering Knights, and the Engineering Sodality.

Ensign Philip K. Collins came to Milwau­ kee a political refugee from the wards of Kansas City, Missouri. "Filthy" took on duties as co-coach ofthe Unit basket­ ball team, and paymaster of the Anchor and Chain, but still managed to complete a perfect attendance record at the Thurs­ day after-drill socials at the K. of C. An English major, he is taking home a Master's degree Second Lieutenant William H. Conway's table,thumplng brand of shafska was his trademark on all summer cruises. A Civil Engineer and member of Sigma Phi Delta, "Will" comes from Webster Groves, but finds another Missouri town, Kansas City, just about as interesting.

Ensign Philip B. Crampton, who transferred from the University of Michigan years ago, managed to keep up his studies as an Electrical Engineer and myriad social obligations In spite of the switch. "Phil" preserves a calm demeanor at all times, even in such unlikely situations as sitting on the hors d'oeuvre table at an admiral's reception. A good resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was a member of Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta PI while at Marquette.

Ensign James A . DeWitt, battle-scarred veteran of a score of colleges along the West coast and Mexico, brought along a matchless taste In foreign food and drink when he arrived at Marquette. A Vancouver, Washington lad, "Jim" fou·nd the annual cruises a wonderful oppor­ tunity to crawl out of his shell and really "live It up!" Never one to waste his moments, he managed to walk away with a Ph.B. In Economics and a year In Law.

Ensign Gilbert H. Durkee parlayed an intimate knowledge o.f the workings of refrigerators into several pleasant after­ noons in the only cool space aboard the Glennon while repairing the refrigeration machinery. "Durk," a member of Sigma Phi Delta, and an Electrical Engineer, comes from Ironwood, Michigan.

Ensig n Robert A. Gruber, an Electrical En­ gineer and member of Tria ng le, put his knowledge of home-town Milwaukee to good advantage in seeking out strange, out-of-the-way spots where good pizza came cheap. "Grube" was also Instru­ mental in arranging and helping out at the evening meetings of the first-class dur­ Ing the last semester.

The only man In the U.S. Navy that greets watch-wakers with a cheery, "Good morn­ Ing," Ensign John M. Harwood, commuted from Racine, Wisconsin on a North Shore Line emplyee's pass. A transfer Business Ad. man from Wisconsin Extension In Re­ cine, John has wise-cracked his way in and out of trouble wth Naval Instructors, and out of extracurricular activities. Second Lieutenant Gaylord L. Henry shook the Iowa corn dust out of his hair, squared his plowboy's shoulders, and marched, In his own inimitable manner, from Cresco to the big city. "G.L.," whose extracur­ ricular activities are swimming and week­ ends in Minneapolis, netted himself a Bachelor of laws and membership In Alpha Sigma Nu.

Second Lieutenant John R. Hosty, a Mar­ kettlng major In Business Ad., set pins and expressed minors from the Knights of Co­ lumbus tap In his spare time. "John," the leather-lunged B-2 MPO from River Forest, Illinois, was the last In the class to sue­ comb to Marine recruiting propaganda.

Ensign Alvin J. Hoyt endeared himself to the hearts of all for his gentle and under­ standing manner of waking up midship­ men for reveille on the Glennon. A Mechanical Engineer from Joliet, Illinois, "AI" gave his best glad-handing manner a real workout during his reign as presi­ dent of the Ill Club.

A silent man, Ensign Russel V. Kazmierc­ zak, has complained of nothing at the hands of the Navy except cold suppers every Thursday evening. "Kaz," a native of Milwaukee, and liberal Arts Philosophy major, is an expert on Portuguese, French, and Cuban souvenirs, especially lottery tickets.

Ensign Barry L. King, from Bay City, Michi­ gan, can, and all too frequently does, recite Detroit Tiger baseball statistics fo r the past ten years. A student of the college of Business Ad. and of Robert's Rules of Order, Barry was active In all phases of college and Navy life, having filled the offices of Anchor and Chain Skipper for two semesters, and Battalion Executive Officer, as well as participating In at least half a dozen Intramural sports.

Ensign Marvin Kloian blew In from "Chi" In a long black sedan to check out all the angles of Navy and college life at Marquette. A Philosopher In Liberal Arts, "Marv" can get anything for you whole­ sale, and has been active In avoiding all extracurricular activity. An expert on chain of command, Ensign Arthur H. Kreitzer, from Batavia, Illinois, has led a one-man crusade to Increase the efficiency of the Navy by Introducing to It the fine points of teaching and or­ ganization techniques culled from many years experience in various Botany de­ partments. Company A commander, "Art" has found, to his In convenience, that his late evening graduate studies often c:ame under the surveillance of the Milwaukee Pollee Department.

Ensign Edward T. Mahoney's home-town pride overcame his better judgement in the '52 World Series with a resultant loss of money and reputation when the Dod­ gers failed to come through. "Ed," who enjoyed the distinction of displaying the only "five-star" name placard at Pensa­ cola, managed to take away a Business Ad. degree, In spite of the strain of early­ morning classes,

An Accounting major in Business Ad. En­ sign John Marcil pulled into town after a long duty ride from Omaha, Nebraska to become an unobtrusive campus celebri­ ty in his activity as President of Delta Sigma Pi fraternity, and member of the Union Board. "The Sheriff" is also noted for his acute powers of detection In solv­ Ing the mystery of the rolled-up sleeves

An innocuous lad, Ensign Robert E. Martin spent four quiet years contributing to Milwaukee, lisbon, and Paris cafe society. "Roby'' has served as paymaster of the Anchor and Chair, commanded A-1 pla­ toon, and garnered points for the Univer­ sity wrestling team, as well as being a gourmet-his favorite delicacy is "ham­ burger a' Ia Manhattan." His liberal Arts Physics major aided him In main­ taining his venerable Model A Ford In running condition during a few round trips to Norfolk.

Second Lieutenant William J. O'Connell, an Accounting major In Business Ad., Is a qualified expert of the Milwaukee Coun­ ty bail-bond system and the lntrlcasles of Federal lncqme Tax. "Will" commanded platoon B-1 when his ulcers weren't bothering him, and successfully em-ceed the '52 Navy Ball, and claims that Jessup, - Iowa Is really on the maps. Ensign James L. Osborn man­ aged to take time from his arduous duties as head walter at the College lunch to get himself a degree in Electrical Engi­ neering and to act as Battalion NCO. A Sigma Phi Delta and a Battle Creek, Michigan man, "Oz" could always be counted for a midnight sheep's-head game or pizza session. A Philosophy major In Liberal Arts, Ensign James A. Park, from Benzonia, Michigan, is noted chiefly for his Ace Foods culinary skill and his perspicacity as a used-car trader. "Jim," A Company's executive officer, can discourse on most any topic, at most any time, frequently overwhelm­ ing all by sheer force of eloquence.

Ensign Raymond A. Pfau, a Business Ad. student, enjoyed Thursday drill to such an extent that he refused to leave at 1500, preferring to sit In on Navigation Lab period for an extra two hours. "Ray," a local man, and member of Delta Sigma PI, handled mustering petty officers duties for A Company.

A Business Ad. man and B Company's Exec., Ensign Allen J. Place crept Into Milwaukee from Manitowoc, Wisconsin. "AI," a member of Delta Sigma PI, has committed to memory all the curves of "Junior-bird-men" In preparation for a career In the Navy air arm.

Ensign Walter F. Roedelbronn's previous service in the Navy put him Into demand as official inspector of neckerchief knots just prior to summer cruise Inspections. "Wally," a Mechanical Engineer from Port Washington, Wisconsin, commanded pla­ toon C-3 on Thursday.

Ensign Herbert H. Schmid's chief bids for fame during his Midshipman career lay In hurling the Marquette softball team to a cruise championship at Pensacola, and his getting the highest mark In the class In the Bureau Navigation exam. "Herbie," a local boy, spent his time at the Business Ad. building when his duties as Supply Officer on the Battalion staff allowed.

Ensign Addison D. Smart, from Grosse Point, Michigan, maintained a quiet ex­ terior, but underneath led a busy existence as a member of TauBeta PI, and Sigma Phi Delta, while getting his degree In Mechanical Engineering. "Ad," who acted as MPO of C Company, filled In many a dull hour on cruise with his uke. Ensign Leonard E. Walecka, a graduate student in Economics from Kewanee, Wis­ consin, surprized no one in winning the Navy Club Award in Navigation. "Len­ nie's" northern week-ends are shrouded in mystery, but he studied hard, and commanded A-2.

Ensign Larry J. Weber, sack rat, humor man, and reciter of Gunga Din, is a well watered transplant from Orange College in Texas; he now calls Evansville, Indiana his home, also the residence of "Toby's god-chile." B Company's Petty Officer, and a long time Business Ad. student, "Giggles" found his greatest joy In his co-habitation with Ed Mahoney.

Ensign Arnold C. Wegher, a Mechanical Engineer and Triangle man, comes from Ironwood, Michigan, but is always ready to spin long and unbelievable tales of life, etc. in Hurley. "Corky," who was the only midshipman on three cruises to be consistently mistaken for a chief by experienced sailors, commanded C-1 during his spare moments.

Ensign Raymond W. C. Wong swam over - from Honolulu, Hawaii, to become the Unit's expert on mathematical probabilities of various combinations totaling the elu­ sive "21." A Mathematics major in Liber­ al Arts, "Wonj" commanded platoon B-2 as well as sparking theUnlt basketball team and participating in other intramural sports.

Ensign Gerhard W. Zimmerman found time to get a couple of degrees during his stay in the Unit. "Zimm," from Wausau, Wisconsin, got degrees both as an Elec­ trical Engineer and as a Master of Science in Physi.cs to go along with his commis­ sion. Yet, his rigorous academic life al­ lowed him time to tutor some of the class in the finer points of horse dice during breaks between classes.

• Second Class

The second-classmen spent many hours star­ Ing at celestial diagrams and penciled many miles across plotting sheets studying Navigation and Nautical Astronomy. Practice as well as theory was stressed In mastering the techniques of plotting celestial fixes, and Inshore piloting, as well as the use of the maneuvering board. The success of their efforts will be measured dur­ Ing their senior cruise when ,each will be given an opportunity to put his learning to practice.

Not pictured. Juniors: Buntrock, Kessler, Nochozel, Kersten, Smith, Strazis.

Junior Class. Seated: Zibolski, Brett, Hagan, Sweeney, Wojciechowski, Marx. Standing: McCarthy, Greek, Viera, Polakowski, Knitz, Shantz.

li Seated: Wolf, Hart, Schubilske, J. Brown, Pled!, L. Kazmierczak. Standing: Fecteau, T. Walsh, Sanders, Reifurth, Kierstead, Keeley, Mode.

Seated: Kesler, Carlstein, Clay, Steffes, Billeter, Censky. Standing: Jonous, Wierek, Dirlam, Herubin, Winkowski, J. Gainor, Roebel. Third Class

September '52 found 72 third-class midship­ men returning to the Unit ready to commence studying Naval Ordnance and Gunnery. After learning the details of construction and classi­ fication of explosives, ammunition, and gun assemblies, the third-classmen were instructed in the methods of fire-control. The surface and anti-aircraft problems were Investigated, and methods of torpedo and bombing attac~s studied. Organization of shipboard gunnery departments and fundamentals of electronics equipment were the last topics studied and May found the third-class much farther on their way to becoming officers of the Navy.

Not pictured. Sophomores: Jervis, Ke rsten, Schroeder, Trance, Berrett, Both, Clerk, T. Gainor, Hileman, Kelly, h Lamers.~ Sloan, P. Sullivan, Geraghty.

Seated: Foley, Mcndelker, Cuenin. Standing: Derbique, Schinc­ beck, Henke, Stone.

Sophomore Class. Seated: Ocheltree, Gasser, Richter, Bortz, Cress, Wilson. Standing: Riley, Gottschalk, Schetter, Kennedy, Connolly, Hadfield, Radler. Sealed: Sieger, Fleming, Kriller, Bolger, Haig, McHugh. Standing: Sowinski, Fisher, Baumann, Klein, Walker, O'Brien, Nedwek.

Sealed: Willmond, Fuss, Wilbert, Schwerm, Sander, Welsch.Sianding: Huberty, Cunningham, Cline, Butterfleld, Jansky, Riordan, Olson. Orientation to the Navy is the keynote of Fourth Class the course for the fourth class. Through a study of Naval History the "plebe" learns of the Im­ portant influence played by naval forces in geo­ politics, and is given, as well, instruction In the Not pictured. Freshmen: Hower, Huelsbeck, Olewinski, Prescott, more practical aspects of being members of the Farrow, While. Navy.

Freshman Class. Sealed: Napier, Schultz, Dzierski, Oliver, Koehler, Boese, Borrgren, E. Burke, Behrndl, Loftus, Swenson, Dougherty, Hanson. Standing: Sundt, Groll, Tully, Kartes, Frey, W. Weber.

Sealed: English, T. Burke, Hall, Hartz, Jaslrzemski, Sassorossi. Goodman, Harris, Stemper, Clarke, Schiefelbein, Drezdzon. Standing: Regan, Karas, Toben, lukian, Haller, Stoffel, Uzabel,

,I Seated: Jesse, Manke, Paden, Early, Dennis, Sharpe. Standing: nen, Driscoll, Patterson, Tharpe, Eppig, Westby, McCabe, Partch, E. Kazmierczak, Velden, Crawley, McPhillips, Beyersdorf, San- Abele.

Sealed: Manz, Kleinheinz, LaMoreaux. Standing: Sullivan, Schmiedel, Cady, Cullen, Thompson, McClane, Haupt.

HAMMERSMITH-KORTMEYER CO , MILWAUKEE