NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 2015, 26Th ANNUAL REUNION RECAP ISSUE

U.S.S. Haynsworth DD-700 Newsletter Issue # 78 (November Juliet Tango Alpha) Dec. 2015 / Jan. 2016 (p-1)

Official Newsletter for the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 2015, 26th ANNUAL REUNION RECAP ISSUE

Well, another year and another USS Haynsworth Reunion is now history. Twenty Four Shipmates and thirty six Family and Friends of the Haynsworth were in attendance !! It was exhilarating to see the turnout. On Wednesday, September 16th, attendee’s began arriving at our Host Hotel the Holiday Inn-Niagara in preparation for our first scheduled touring excursion to ‘Lockport NY’.

I would first like to thank Jack Henline, SK3/c 1959 to 1961, for the exceptional DVD he provided to me for use in this 2015 ‘REUNION ISSUE’. In addition to letters and e-mail I have received since the July issue, I will include as many reunion photos as I can fit in. BRAVO ZULU Jack. Editors Note: When I publish letters and or notes from shipmates, I include rate/rank and years aboard and City/State. If you served with a shipmate and would like to contact them, call me or send e-mail to me.--- Jim

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USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 NEWSLETTER December, 2015 (P-16)

James F. Horn 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If your name or address is not correct or any of the information within is not correct or if you have any news or stories you wish to share with your shipmates, please contact the Editor. If you wish to discontinue receiving this newsletter, please return this copy or notify Editor If you would like to receive the E-newsletter exclusively, call me. It’s great in color!

SHIP’S STORE The following items are available in our Ship’s Store. All orders include shipping. For all purchase requests, please send check to the address below. USS Haynsworth, DD-700 mesh Ball Cap (specify with/without “eggs)-----$12.00* USS Haynsworth Patch (embroidered 5” Dia.).------$ 5.00 USS Haynsworth Golf Shirt,(Navy Blue ) with: Gold embroidered ship, name, and hull number).S/M/L/XL XXL-----$30.00* USS Haynsworth DD-700 +Tin Can Sailor License Plate Frame------$13.00 ‘Navy Pride’ Fleece Hoodie Jacket, w/DD 700 patch. (see insert)------$170.00* USS Haynsworth T-Shirts; (select from many DD700 pictures, all sizes.---$ 17.00*

(Note: some prices have increased due to increased mailing costs. See *) Make all checks payable to: “USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION COMMITTEE” Send check to: James F. Horn (Treasurer) 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 Page 16 , ( December, 2015/January, 2016)

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MAIL BAG December, 2015/January 2016. (page 3) (Rec’d 10/28/15) f/ Terry A. Schneider IC3/c 58-61, Loveland, Colorado. Hi Jim,-----I received the (Reunion) Clock, won in the drawing, along with the calendar, bottle opener w/ light & measuring tape, and pen that I write this letter with. Thank you very much, it is greatly appreciated. I would like to order two,(2) Navy Blue fleece jackets, one (1) medium, one extra large and one (1) (USS Haynsworth DD700) ball cap, [Without Eggs]. Enclosed is a check for the above items and, as always, a little extra. Again, Thanks.-----/s/ Terrry (Ed. Note; The jackets are going out today, [12/21]. Hope we can meet some day at a future reunion. I was aboard, 58-60. *********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 10/20/15) f/ Joe Golemi SK2/c 68-70, Kenner, Louisiana. Jim and Chris,-----On our return to New Orleans from the DD-700’s reunion, Cindy and I had over a month’s work stacked. Finally, we’ve come up for air! As we mentioned, we both still work (Cindy in real estate) and her and I operate our small, highly specialized Industrial Gas Consulting Company, now 28 years. Thanks to you both, we had a wonderful time in Niagara Falls, our first reunion since 1992- Biloxi. You both made us feel so at home and we deeply appreciated that. Enjoy some of this Great Coffee that the ‘Locals’ drink daily. It’s roasted daily in Baton Rouge and is 4 generations strong.-----/s/ Sincerely and with Thanks’, Cindy and Joe Golemi (SK2, 1968 to Decommissioning, 1970 “WAY DOWN YONDER IN NEW ORLEANS”. (Ed. Note: Joe was aboard when DD700 was a USN reserve training ship and that crew held their own reunions for quite some time during which Joe attended those reunions. This was Joe’s first reunion with the ‘USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee’. Thanks’ Cindy and Joe, we hope you will make more of our reunions! ) ********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d early September, 2015 f/ Charlie Delahanty, RM2/c-61-63, West Seneca, New York.) Jim,-----Good to talk to you yesterday. I have enclosed a check to cover past dues. Looking forward to joining you and the guys on the ship tours and I’ll also be joining you for lunch at the ‘Anchor Bar’. See you on the 18th.---/s/ Charlie (Ed. Note: Since the receipt of this e-mail the site location was moved from the ‘Anchor Bar’ to the ‘Pearl Street Grill’ which turned out to the good for the food and service we received from the personnel at this famous local eatery!) ********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 10/1/15 f/ LCDR-XO 68-70, Auburn, Massachusetts). Dear James,-----Let me start by giving you a hearty ‘BZ’- Well Done, for your work on the Haynsworth Newsletters- great job and info. Unfortunately my wife and I can’t attend the reunion this year. I have enclosed a check to cover the following costs; dues, chances on the Jacket and chances on the Reunion Clock. I still have warm memorable thoughts of my shipmates and experiences aboard the Haynsworth. Say ‘AHOY’ to all for me. Have a great time. “Fair Winds and Following Seas” -----God Bless /s/ Don Fitzpatrick, XO 1968-1970 ********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d July 10, 2015 f/ Wayne Swaylik MM3/c 1961-1963. Edison, New Jersey. Jim,-----Please find enclosed a check for one USS Haynsworth Golf Shirt, (Navy Blue, Size-XL).-----Helena and I are looking forward to seeing you at the reunion. Are there many shipmates who served aboard from 1961 to 1964 coming to the reunion? I would like to see more of the old gang show up especially the Engineering Gang. They were H--- Raisers when they were young and the reunions are like a shot in the arm for young guys. Have a fantastic day and give our best to your wife and family.-----/s/ Wayne Swaylik *********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d August 5, 2015 f/ Bill Lamm, LT 56-57, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Dear James,-----Thanks for all the work you’ve been doing for so many years to make the Haynsworth Association newsletters, and reunions continue to be a leading example of such activities. I get newsletters and reunion notices from a number of the ships and commands in which I’ve served in my 27 years. Among them, yours are leaders. Looking at the July 2015 newsletter prompted me to look at when I last paid dues. To my chagrin it looks like the last time was in 2010. So I’m sending this snail mail so I can enclose a check. I will continue to look forward to the Haynsworth newsletters but will be happy to receive them in digital form only. (Editor’s note: Thank you Bill for the Dues and especially signing up for the digital newsletter!---Jim.) *********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d July 10, 2015 f/ Susan (Kniskern) Lewis, daughter of Capt. Kenneth L. Kniskern Cdr. 64-66, Worcester, MA) Hi, My name is Susan (Kniskern) Lewis. Though forwarding my father’s mail is painfully slow, I received the July 2015 newsletter regarding the Haynsworth, just a short time ago. I just wanted to mention that my father, Kenneth Kniskern who was the commanding officer of the USSHaynsworth at Galveston, TX, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2013 at the age of 87. If you or anyone affiliated with him would like to communicate to anyone of his children, you can write to me at [email protected] -----/s/ Susan Lewis (Editors Note: Those of you who served aboard during the term of Captain Kniskern are encouraged to contact Susan. Thanks. ------Jim). P.S. Responses on next page, (4).

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Continued from page 3, Re, Captain Kniskern On July 11, 2015 I responded to Susan Lewis.------Dear Susan, Thank you for informing me of the passing of your father, Captain Kniskern. You have the sincere condolence of all the Officers and crew of the USS Haynsworth. Captain Kniskern’s passing will be acknowledged at the Haynsworth’s annual reunion in Septembet at Niagara Falls NY. At our farewell banquet we have an opening ceremony commemorating all of our shipmates who have passed on since last years reunion. Your fathers passing will also be documented in our ‘TAPS’ Book and also in the next issue of the USS Haynsworth’s newsletter around December or January. If you like, I will mail thet issue to you and/or E-mail our E- newsletter. If I may ask, if you have any pictures of your father in uniform (or not) I will try to include it in the newsletter.. In fact, if your father had any pictures from his tim aboard the Haynsworth and you wouldn’t mind sharing with us, they would be appreciated and returned to you. Again, with deep sympathy, we mourn the passing of you father and our Shipmate.-----

/s/ Jim Horn, 58-60 USS Haynsworth Newsletter Editor 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 ********************* Susan responded on July 11, 2015 Hi, I will work on getting some pictures for you.. Dad always spoke highly about his shipmates on the Haynsworth and I hold sweet memories of Dependant cruises I was fortunate to enjoy!------Best Regards, Susan ********************************************************************************************* (Rec’d July 6, 2015 f/ Beverly Forth Re; passing of husband Thomas C. S1/c 47-48. Centerville, Iowa. This is to let you know that Thomas C. Forth passed away on June 5th 2015. He served on the Haynsworth 47-48. Thank you for all the great newsletters.-----/s/ Beverly Forth ********************************************************************************************* (Rec’d July 18, 2015 f/ Al Nagy--FN (Fwd. Boiler Room) 59-61. Elizabeth, PA) Hi Jim,-----Really enjoy reading about the DD-700 and am amazed to find out about what all happened while it was in service. I got to meet some great guys while I was aboard. I want to order 2 license plate frames plus dues. Included is some extra to help out with things. Keep up the good work. /s/ Al Nagy ********************************************************************************************** (Rec’d July 2, 2015 f/ Marty Irons (Author of ‘Phalanx Against the Devine Wind’, story of the Haynsworth in WWII.) As I research my next book about the Vought F4U Corsair pilot rescues during WWII, a tidbit about ‘Phalanx Against the Devine Wind’, and the importance of the destroyers arises. Primary rescue efforts employed included ‘coast watchers’, PBY Catalina’s, Kingfisher’ OS2U planes, Grumman ‘Ducks’, submarines, ‘crash boats’, and destroyers. The coast watchers are generally credited with the rescue of 188 airmen. PBY’s are acknowledged to have saved 540 airmen, PBM Mariners also saved over 200 pilots and crew. However, Destroyer Squadron 62, (DD’s 696 thru 704) in it’s first 100 days of combat saved over 60 pilots and aircrew! As my buddy and Corsair pilot, 1LT Phil Wilmot of VMF-451, (Marines) has stated, “The destroyers were lifesavers. All the pilots knew it.” /s/ Best, Marty. (Editors Note: As a young boy during WWII and Korean War, the F4U Corsair was my favorite fighter aircraft!) F4U Corsair

******************************************************************************************** (Rec’d June 15, 2015 f/ Mrs. Donald Messecar (Margaret). Donald passed away in May of 2006--TM3 1944-1945. Mr. Horn,-----Enclosed is a check for dues. We enjoyed many reunions. Sorry he did not live to enjoy your reunion in our area, (Amherst, New York). I’m sure everyone will have a great time. /s/ Mrs. Donald Messecar (Editor’s Note: Thank you Margaret. As always, I will continue sending you the USS Haynsworth Newsletter. We all wish that you and Donald could have been with us in Niagara Falls. It was a great time.)

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(Rec’d April 27, 2014 f/ Brad Senter, MM1/c 12/68 to 12/69, Texas City, Texas.---Editors note: Somehow the following Information provided to me in 2014 got mixed in with other papers and I just found them this week. My apologies to Brad and Mrs. Powell for this delay.) Hey Jim,-----Here’s a check to keep me covered for the next few years. I’m going to make every effort to get to the reunion in Baton Rouge. I’m still running the (USS) Saratoga Association. We have our 63rd annual reunion coming up this September in Louisville (KY). So as of right now October is open for me. I wanted to give you a TAPS notice, not sure if he was a member (of the Haynsworth Association) or not, but he served with me from 68-70 (on the Haynsworth) and prior to that we served together in Viet Nam. Lemuel B Powell, GM3/c passed away on 2/16/2014, he was from Texas City, TX and was a Retired Galveston Police Officer. Would it be possible to send his widow a copy of the next newsletter, reflecting her husbands name in the TAPS section? Thanks. Keep up the good work. /s/ Brad------

(Editors Comment: Thanks Brad. I reviewed the master list of Haynsworth’s crew and GM3 Powell’s information was not in it. I entered a pen/ink notation in the listing with confidence that you vouched that Lemuel was a Haynsworth crew member. I added his TAPS information to page 2 of this issue and will be sending a print copy of this issue to his wife Janet. A belated regret, that you were unable to join the crew in Baton Rouge. I was looking forward to meeting you.) ********************************************************************************** (Rec’d July 15, 2015 f/ Robert (Bob) Schnapp, RM3/c 10/53-10/54. Arnold, Missouri) Hi Jim,-----I figured it’s about time to kick in some dues. It’s been a long time since I did so. You sure do a good job on the newsletter. I look forward to it every time, and read it through and through wishing there were more. I was only aboard the Haynsworth for a year as Radioman third class. I would have made second class but I had a Court Marshall the same day the 2nd class came thru. Bummer!! No matter!! Except for that I enjoyed my time in the Navy and on the 700. P.S. I was 2 years aboard the USS Delong, DE-684, before the Haynsworth but never developed any lasting friendships among the crew of the Delong as I did on the Haynsworth.-----Herb Potter, Joe Perriccio, Bill Lang, and Tom Ball-----were special shipmates to me among many others. The ‘around the world’ cruise and the collision with the USS Ault were unforgettable memories I often recall as some of the best times of my life!! I almost wish I could do it again!?!?!? BT AR…-- /s/ Bob Schnapp RM3 USN ************************************************************************************** (Rec’d June 18, 2015 f/ James Clarke, Son of Robert Clarke, TM2/c 44-46 (Passed away on Feb. 26, 2013) Hi Jim,-----I will be sending you another check in memory of my father Bob Clarke to keep the newsletter going. My son (LT Robert Clarke, USN JAG) and I ,enjoy them as Bob did. Please refresh me as to whom the check should be made out to. (Editors reply: James, the check should be made out to; USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee , and sent to me at; 2 Surrey Court, Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 . On behalf of the Committee and the shipmates, we are sorry for your loss and thank you for your support. Jim Horn, Newsletter Editor and Treasurer.)

************************************************************************************ (Rec’d June 18, 2015 f/ Leon Dohmann RD3/c 64-65, Goliad, Texas) Thanks jim 4 all U do. (I) Enjoy the newsletter. Just read Bob Czencitz’s letter. I remember him and his brother Joe very well. They were my replacements in the deck force so I was able to move to Operations and become a Radarman. I also remember Joe Golemi. I finished out my tour on the USS Ault DD 698 after the DD 700 was decommissioned. I am alive and well and living near Goliad, Texas on the old family farm, I spend most of the summer months at Rockport, Texas on the sea. Keep up the good work. //s// Leon Dohmann, RD3 68-70 ************************************************************************************** The following is an excerpt from’ NAVAL HISTORY HERITAGE COMMAND. This Day In Naval History----JUNE 5, 1945---A Typhoon hits while Task Group 38.1 and Task Group 30.8 are Off the coast of Okinawa.Task Group 38.1 passes thru the eye of the storm at 0700 that morning. Hirricane force winds of 70 knots (80 MPH), with gusts up to 100 knots (115 MPH) damage almost every ship in the Task Groups. ************************************************************************************************ Rec’d September 2, 2015 f/ MM3/c John Brockman, 63-66----Cleveland, Texas. Dear James,-----I wanted to send enough so I don’t feel like I am neglecting my duty (dues). I hope this finds you in good health. Thank you for all you do for the crew of the Haynsworth. I can’t remember sending any money this year, so I probably haven’t. Anyway, use it in any way you need to. A special shout-out to all fellow shipmates. (see next page- 6)

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(Continued from page 5)-----It is my distinct honor to be one of the crew. GOD BLESS ALL. Respectfully, -----//s// John Brockman (MM3) ( Ed. Note: Thanks John, and thanks for all the very interesting e-mails you send. Since today is the day before New Year’s Eve, Happy New Year to you and Zrinka. Jim) ******************************************************************************************* (Rec’d November 4, 2015 f/ Mary Potter. (Frank Potter, RDM2/c---44-45 , (Passed away on October 26, 2013) Jim,----I have been remiss in notifying you that my husband Frank D. Potter (44-45) passed away October 26, 2013. Frank served aboard the ship from the beginning and, as I recal he was an original plank owner! He has many pictures from his time on the ship and his Mother (Bless her) saved every letter that he sent home. I am hoping to have them archived with the Veterans History Project. I even still have Frank’s Navy Uniform……what do I do with that!

Several years ago, while visiting family in Maine, we drove down the Maine coast and stopped at the Bath shipyards where there is a fantastic museum. There was a WWII history project at the time and Frank was able to find out what eventually happened to the Haynsworth. (Not long after, his daughter found the ‘Tin Can Sailors’ Web site and from there she found your group.) We then continued down the coast where we met up with Tom Murphy (RDM3/c--44-45) who also served on the ship with Frank. Frank’s daughter also sent some pictures to you which include Tom and Frank. (April 2012 issue 67). One picture of the ship was taken at Pearl Harbor.-----We attended a reunion some years ago when it was held in Kentucky (Fort Mitchell), across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. We met some very nice folks and had a pleasant evening dinner cruise on the river. I am still receiving the newsletter and enjoy reading the mail and the plans for each year’s upcoming reunion. I suppose those days should now come to an end.-----I have enjoyed keeping up with the crew and am so impressed with the friendships with the crew. Take care and happy sailing. Sincerely, //s// Mary Potter (Editors reply: Mary, thank you so much for your letter and the fond memories you and Frank shared of his time aboard the USS Haynsworth. The Fort Mitchell KY reunion was also my wife Christina and I attended also. It was hosted by Ed O’Brien and his wife Kate. Ed was my mentor and trainer when I was ‘striking to be a Radarman back in 1958. As you stated, it, the reunion, was very enjoyable and my wife and I have not missed one since then. I would like to continue sending the Newsletter to you if you wouldn’t mind. Wishing you and yours a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jim Horn) *************************************************************************************** (Rec’d October 2, 2015 f/ MM2/c, Ray and Geraldine Lewis, 56-57. Brick, New Jersey.) Jim and Chris,-----Thanks so much for such a great weekend, everything went well. We saw so much and did so much. Had a great trip home, NY and PA were so nice. It was great seeing our USS Haynsworth reunion friends again. Stay well, Luv.-----//s// Ray and Gerry Lewis **************************************************************************************** Editors Comment: Since this newsletter will arrive to all the ‘snail mail’ recipient’s around Mid January, I thought it appropriate to pass on this information;

Happy 97th Birthday to Gunners Mate 2/c Phillip (Goldie) Goldstein, born January 18, 1919

Born January 18, 1926, Haynsworth crewman John (Jack) McAllister was born in Newburg, New York. A Haynsworth Plank Owner, Seaman, Radioman Striker, and Radioman Third Class, 1944-1946, Died on Veterans Day 1992. “Phalanx Against a Devine Wind” is dedicated to Jack and the WWII crew of the USS Haynsworth DD 700. Now we will know. January 18, 1945; After aerial attacks for several days against Hong Kong and the Hainan Island area of the South China sea, the weather became the enemy for the nine ‘Tin Cans’ of Captain John Higgins ‘Destroyer Squadron 62 and the ships of the Fast Carrier Task force. **************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 12/30/2015 /f IC3/c Terry Schneider 58-61. Loveland, Colorado. Hello James,-----I received my new cap a few days ago. I received the Fleece Jackets,(2) today. Thanks. I gave my other cap with the ‘scrambled eggs’ to my wife (Eva), as she is the ‘Commanding Officer’ around here. Now, in regards to the ‘Fleece Jackets’, they are FANTASTIC! I appreciate that you went above and beyond in getting them for me. You deserve a medal of some sort! Again, Thanks. //s// Terry (Editors Comment; First, I agree that our ‘Ladies’ are the Commanders of our ‘ship’. Second, I am pleased that you found the two fleece Navy Pride Jackets to be quality products. It was just my job to find the best Replacement for the non availability of the traditional ‘Foul Weather Jacket’. Enjoy!)

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(Rec’d Jan 5, 2016 f/ Warren H. jones, CSSN ‘59-’61 ; Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Mr. Horn,-----Enclosed are dues for back payment owed. I have no idea how much is due so I enclosed this check. If more is needed please advise. I hope to be able to go to the next reunion if it is in Branson, Missouri. Thank you,-----//s// Warren Jones Former shipmate, ’59-’61 [USN ’57-’63 and USMC ’64-‘66 (Ed. Note; Thanks Warren, the check is plenty sufficient. Also, hope to see you in Branson.) **************************************************************************************** Editors Note/Comment. The above letter from Warren is the last in my’ pile’! So, to keep the pages of Your Newsletter full and interesting, write down some of your experiences aboard the Haynsworth, and share with us all. I look forward to reading some very interesting stories! Your Editor, Jim **************************************************************************************** OK! YOUR MEMORY MOMENT IS NEXT. SEND THEM TO ME! The two most frequent comments I receive on each issue are ‘How much they enjoy reading the letters sent in and published in the newsletter. The second most frequent comments I receive is how much they enjoy reading the current reunion plans and the follow on letters that are posted on the activities and camaraderie of the attendee’s.’ Thanks to all who send in letters! *****************************************************************************************

MAIL BAG July 2015 (Page 8) Rec’d April 17, 2015 f/ Dennis D. Smothers, HMC 64-64 Poplar Bluff, MO. Dear Mr. Horn,------Enclosed is a check to cover cost of the newsletter, dues and etc. I appreciate your hard work and enjoy the newsletter, although I was only aboard the Haynsworth a short time. Please feel free to stop the hard copy and use my e-mail for the newsletter if you wish. //s// Dennis D. Smothers (Ed. Note; Thanks Dennis and from now on I will send the E-newsletter, enjoy.) ********************************************************************************************* Received April 16, 2015 f. Linda Haynsworth. (Daughter of Commander Haynsworth for whom the USS Haynsworth was named.) Thank you so much for the newsletter. I really enjoy reading the information and personal ‘MAIL BAG’ notes. If I was still on the East Coast, I would certainly try to come to the 2015 Reunion. I will be there in spirit! Niagara Falls is such a special place. Do ride the ship that goes almost under the Falls. WOW! The electricity in the air is electrifying! I am saving all of the newsletters for my children and grandchildres. Many people have commented on my ‘Tin Can Sailor’ front License Plate Frame here in Oregon. They cannot believe that I am a ‘Tin Can’ person…..but I am!!! I think I will order a golf shirt and wear it proudly and often. I send my best wishes to all of you from my children, grandchildren and myself….and I am sure from my Father. //s// Linda Haynsworth-Krueger (Ed. Note: Thank you Linda. From all the Officers and Crew of the USS Haynsworth we wish you could again meet with us in Niagara Falls NY. ) ************************************************************************************************** Rec’d June 3, 2015 from Marty Irons (5 Photo’s from a meeting with Phil Goldstein, GM2/c 44-45)

USS Haynsworth Newsletter Jim,------I finally got to meet with Phil Goldstein, GM3 ’44-’45, a USS Haynsworth plank owner, near his home in Del Ray, FL. Phil will be 96 in July and is in great shape. We had lunch together and he lent me his collection of photo’s. I’ll send a few photos for the newsletter. //s// Marty (see photos below) ************************************************************************************************ Photos courtesy of Phillip Goldstein (Goldie) (Ed. Note: I have a conflict with Goldie’s BD as July. My record has 1/18/1919??? Goldie, let me know which is correct. Thanks Andrew Domeransky, GM3 Joseph N. Dillon, GM3 Joseph Pescosolido, SF1

**************************************************************************************************************************************** Andrew Domeransky; Kenneth I. Ferris, GM2; Gordon C. Wells, SN; Schrader, ??; and Kratzer, ?? (all 44-45)

The Gun Crew Raymond Techman; Francis Maxsween BKR1/c SN

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December 2015/ January 2016 (page 2) REUNION OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS (3) NEWSLETTER EDITOR PRESIDENT Jack L. Gross (EM3 62-64) James F. Horn (RD3 58-60) Harvey N. Bailey (RD3 60-62) 206 S.W. 24th Street 2 Surrey Court 6601 Chestnut Grove Highway Oak Grove, MO 64075-8300 Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 Luthersburg, PA 15848-5014 (816) 690-8778 (717) 263-8090 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SECRETARY James T. Schreffler (BT3 56-59) WEB MASTER James M. Murphy (SM3 57-62) 6921 Somerset Street Howard R. Doble (50-52 FN) 1545 14th Court Harrisburg, PA 17111-5251 (Deceased: Nov. 1, 2014) Vero Beach, FL 32960-3609 (717) 564-4864 4081 Section House Road #R (772) 562-3524 [email protected] Hickory, NC 28601-9393 [email protected] www.usshaynsworth.com

TREASURER R. Gordon Wolf (BM2 50-54) SHIPS’ STORE CLERK James F. Horn (RD3 58-60) 7800 West Vern Drive James F. Horn 2 Surrey Court Muncie, IN 47302-8820 (Same as TREASURER) Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 (765) 759-9547 (717) 263-8090 [email protected] [email protected] ************************************************************************************************************************* TAPS (Made known to us since July, 2015 issue) Name Rate/Rank Time Aboard City/State Date of Passing FORTH, THOMAS C. S1/c 1947 to 1948 Centerville, Iowa June 5, 2015 KNISKERN, KENNETH L. Commander 1964 to 1966 Worcester, Massachusetts August 3, 2013 MOORE, PAUL (Mike) BMSn 1950 to 1955 Central Lake, Michigan July 15, 2015 JENKINS, KENNETH J. CS2/c 1951 to 1954 Las Vegas, Nevada July 21, 2015 TURNER, BUDDY W. SM3/c 1955 to 1957 Lockport, Louisiana February 27,2015 PICK, CHARLES A. F1/c 1945 to 1946 Oneonta, New York February 1, 2015 POWELL, LEMUEL B. GM3/c 1968 to 1970 Texas City, Texas February 16, 2014 JACKSON, SAMUEL ???? 1952 to ???? ??????, Kentucky October 10, 2015 POTTER, FRANK D. RDM2/c 1944 to 1945 Greenbelt, Maryland October 26, 2013

************************************************************************************************** NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND TREASURER NOTES On behalf of all the shipmates who receive this newsletter (400+) and those who receive the E-Newsletter exclusively, I would like to thank all shipmates, and family members of deceased shipmates, who continue to send me correspondence for inclusion in this and all our newsletters. Without these notes and letters there would be no newsletters to share with all of you so, keep them coming in please. I have received many short comments on the inclusion of ‘This Day in Haynsworth History’, all of them positive and encouraging and ranging from, ‘I never knew this about the Haynsworth’ to ‘keep them coming’. If you have an e-address and have never received any e-mail from me then you need to send me your e-address. The E-newsletter has received many positive comments from those who elected the e-newsletter exclusively. Some shipmates print out the e-newsletter so they can save it as a permanent collection. The e-newsletter really does look great in color and has the benefit of ‘BONUS PAGES’ containing pictures that hard copy print does not contain. Treasurer Note. Below is a comparison of number of dues payers, total income, and average for 5 years. Year # of payers Total Dues Income Average per payer.

2011 (Full Year) 124 $ 3,063.00 $ 24 70 2012 (Full Year) 99 $ 2,560.00 $ 25.86 Totals increase for 2014/2015 are 2013 (Full Year) 86 $ 2,478.00 $ 28.81 result of many shipmates self in- 2014 (Full Year) 72* $ 2,998.00* $ 41.64* creasing voluntary dues. Thanks

USS Haynsworth Newsletter 2015 (Full Year) 63* $ 2,471.00* $ 39.22* to all shipmates.*

July, 2015 page 13 IMPORTANT UPDATE/CHANGE TO NAVY JACKET RAFFLE/PURCHASE

Please disregard the picture(s) of the Navy Fleece Jacket on ‘insert 1B’. This jacket has been sold to a shipmate yesterday, 11 June, and is no longer available from the supplier. Below are pictures of two available ‘NAVY JACKETS’ that are currently available for purchase and 2015 Reunion raffle. These jackets will be available in all sizes and ordered as needed. The winning raffle ticket picked at the closing banquet at the 2015 Reunion in Niagara Falls NY will be offered a choice between the two and ordered/shipped per size needed. Both jackets will have the ‘HAYNSWORTH’ patch sewn on the right side/front of the selected jacket. The cost of purchasing the jackets including patch is $170.00 for the blue fleece and $185,00 for the tan twill. The cost of raffle tickets remains the same at $2.00 each. ***************************************************************************************

Navy Blue Fleece (Purchase: $170.00 includes Haynsworth Patch and shipping)

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( July,2015 page 10 ) Editors Note: The following WWII True story of the “JERRY CAN” is fascinating and mostly unknown even to those of us who participated in that conflict. I received it from shipmate George Hoffman, TM3/c 61-63 and found it so interesting that I decided to share it with all. It is amazing that something as little as the famous ‘Jerry Can” could prove to be so effective in the outcome of major battles. I hope you enjoy it. (It is quite lengthy so I will complete it in two or more issues of the newsletter.) THE JERRY CAN During WWII the United States exported more tons of petroleum products than all other war material combined. The mainstay of the enormous oil and gasoline transportation network that fed the war was the oceangoing tanker supplemented on land by pipelines, railroad tank cars, and trucks. But for combat vehicles on the move, another link was crucial---smaller containers that could be carried and poured by hand and moved around the battle zone by trucks. Hitler knew this. He perceived early on that the weakest link in his plans for ‘blitzkrieg’ using his panzer divisions was fuel supply. He ordered his staff to design a fuel container that would minimize gasoline losses under combet conditions. As a result the German army had thousands of ‘Jerry Cans’, as the came to be called, stored and ready when hostilities began in 1939.

The jerry can had been developed under the strictest secrecy, and its unique features were many. It was flat-sided and rectangular in shape, consisting of two halves welded together as in a typical automobile gasoline tank. It had three handles, enabling one man to carry tw cans and pass one to another man in a bucket brigade fashion. Its capacity was approximately five U.S. gallons; its weight filled, forty-five pounds. Thanks to an air chamber at the top, it would float on water if dropped overboard or from a plane. Its short spout was secured with a snap closure that could be propped open for pouring, making unnecessary any funnel or opener. A gasket made the mouth leak proof. An air breathing tube from the spout to the air space kept the pouring smooth. And most important, the can’s inside was lined with an impervious plastic material developed for the insides of steel beer barrels. This enabled the jerry can to be used alternately for gasoline and water.

Early in the summer of 1939, this secret weapon began a roundabout odyssey into American hands. An American engineer named Paul Pleiss, finishing up a manufacturing job in Berlin, persuaded a German colleague to join him on a vacation trip overland to India. The two bought an automobile chassis and built a body for it. As they prepared to leave on their journey, they realized that they had no provisions for emergency water. The German engineer knew of and had access to thousands of jerry cans stored at Templehof Airport. He simply took three and mounted them on the underside of the car.

The two drove across eleven international borders without incident and were halfway across India when Field Marshall Goering sent a plane to take the German engineer back home. Before departing, the engineer compounded his treason by giving Pleiss complete specifications for the manufacture. Pleiss continued on alone to Calcutta. Then he put the car in storage and returned to Philadelphia.

Back in the United States, Pleiss told military officials about the container, but without a sample can he could stir no interest, even though the war was now well under way. The risk involved in having the cans removed from the car and shipped from Calcutta seemed to great, so he eventually had the complete vehicle sent to him, via Turkey and the Cape of Good Hope. It arrived in New York in the summer of 1940 with the three jerrycans intact. Pleiss immediately sent one of the cans to Washington. The War Department looked at it but unwisely decided that an updated version of their WWI container would be good enough. That was a cylindrical ten-gallon can with two screw closures. It required a wrench and a funnel for pouring. (Editors Note: I will continue this fascinating story in the December 2015 issue. It really is an ignored

story that had an enormous impact on the outcome of WWII and also post war era.

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(Rec’d 3 July 2015 f/ Joe Golemi SK2 68-70 (Decommissioning) Kenner, LA Jim,------Niagara Falls will be my first reunion since 1992 in Gulfport, MS. I served on the Haynsworth from 1968 to decommissioning, 31 January 1970. :yes” I am one of the “TEXAS GUYs”! I am eager to meet and celebrate with DD-700 shipmates from her storied past. T am looking for my list of the Texas Crew, who I will contact, in hopes of getting them involved with DD-700 reunions now that the Galveston crew no longer gathers together. DD-700 was ONE SHIP! She had ONE CREW, serving from commissioning to decommissioning. With the exception of her ‘Plank Owners’, all remaining crew members, ‘ONE CREW’, are proud of her Duty to our Country! We should and must come together in camaraderie, to honor her, for as long as we are able. Bravo-Zulu, Jim //S// Joe Golemi, SK2 (Thanks Joe. Looking forward to meeting you and Cindy) ************************************************************************************* (Rec’d 3 June 2015 f/ Robert (Bob) Csencitz, SKSn 69-70 Breinigsville, PA) Dear Jim,------I do not have e-mail and really appreciate the newsletter by snail mail. My Brother, Joe (Joseph Csencitz CS3 69-70) and I served aboard the USS Haynsworth from 1969 until decommissioning in January, 1970 in Galveston, Texas. It was our first ship when we entered the Navy and thoroughly enjoyed our shipmates and the City of Galveston during our short stay. You never forget your first time! Enclosed are my 2015 dues. Good work on the newsletter. I enjoy reading the Mail Bag and wish more shipmates from the 69-70 crew would correspond. Best Regards. Sincerely, //s// Bob Csencitz, SKSn 69-7070 (Editors Note: Well Bob, the previous letter from Joe Golemi is a start to your wish. You surely must remember Joe since he to, was an SK. Jim) ************************************************************************************** The above two letters for this issue of the ‘MAIL BAG’ are the last two that I have received. As I had previously mentioned in some past issues, the HAYNSWORTH NEWSLETTER is dependant on receiving shipmate or family of shipmates sending in stories, or other material, pictures etc., to continue the primary purpose of the Newsletter of maintaining a strong connection with all crewmembers and their families. So, keep sending in your ‘stories’ to share with all of us. I will start it with one of my remembrances’. The time was around mid December 1958. The Haynsworth was proceeding to Naples, Italy after a patrol of the Eastern around the Beirut, Lebanon area where a civil conflict was taking place. As Haynsworth was proceeding westward, we encountered a severe storm that was especially punishing the ship. I was on the morning watch as telephone talker on the bridge. It was during this watch that Haynsworth took on a huge wave that broke over the bow breaking a port side life line station off its weld leaving 2 to 3 inch hole in the deck allowing water to pour down into the anchor chain storage area. I remember clearly watching an officer making his way forward on the deck to inspect the damage and getting a beating from the force of the water coming over the bow. (It wasn’t until many years later after I joined the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee Organization that I learned the name of that Officer while talking about that experience at a reunion. It turned out that I was talking to that officer and his name is David Oberholzer, LT(jg). David said he was an Engineering Officer at that time and had the responsibility also as damage control officer. Thanks to the engineers, the hole in the deck was expeditiously repaired but not before much water had collected in the chain locker area which had to be removed by a very long ‘bucket line’ of the crew of which I joined after my watch was over at 12 noon. All that water had to be taken out one bucket at a time and disposed overboard. David, I’m sure that you have a lot more detail about this period of time aboard the Haynsworth and I (we) invite you to put the pen to paper and share some of your experiences on this Med-Cruise. Maybe the time we went to General Quarters while on patrol off the coast of Beirut. I have one particular story about that event that I will share in the next issue .I know many of you guys have similar stories to share. The story doesn’t have to be long or in great detail. With a crew size of over 300, that means there are over 300 stories out there from each tour. Let’s hear them! Jim Horn, Editor

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July, 2015 page 14 I recently received this from a HS classmate and it really got me to thinking about how the simple word ‘UP’ came to perhaps have more meaning than any other two letter word in the English language! It’s easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we waken in the morning, why do we wake UP? At a meeting, why does a topic come UP?-----Why do we speak UP and why are the officers UP for election, and why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report.-----We call UP our friends, we use it to brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, we warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen.-----We lock up the house and some guys fix UP the old car. At other times the little word has real special meaning:-----People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses.-----To be dressed is one thing but to be dressed UP is special.-----And this is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP.-----We open up a store, but we close it UP at night!-----We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP.-----To be knowledgeable of the proper uses of UP, look UP the word in the dictionary. In a desk size dictionary, UP takes UP almost ¼ the page and definitions add UP to about thirty. (I did check this out in my Elementary Edition of Webster’s New World Dictionary and confirmed this.)

If you are UP to it, you might try building an UP list, a list of the many ways UP is used.-----It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don’t give UP, you may wind UP with a hundred or more.-----When it threatens to rain, we say it’s clouding UP.-----When the sun come out we say it is clearing UP.-----When it rains, it wets UP the ground.----- When it doesn’t rain for awhile, things dry UP.-----One could go on and on, Fess UP…….you like this! I could go on and on, but I’ll wrap it UP, for now my time is UP so I’ll just shut UP! (P.S. I’m about to wrap UP this last page of the newsletter). Jim *********************************************************************************************** I think I will just add a little more. THE BIG QUESTIONS ARE WHY? Why do supermarkets make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions while the healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front?-----Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries, and a DIET coke?-----Why do banke leave vault doors open and then chain pens to the counters?-----Why do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in our driveways and put our useless junk in the garage?-----Ever wonder… Why the sun lightens our hair but darkens our skin?-----Why don’t we ever see the headline ‘Psychic wins the Lottery’?-- ---Why is it that doctors and attorneys call what they do ‘practice’?-----Why is ‘abbreviated’ such a long word?----- Why is Lemon Juice made with artificial flavoring, and dish washing liquid made with real lemons?-----Why is the man who invests all your money called a ‘broker’?-----Why is the time of day with the most traffic called ‘rush hour’?-----Why isn’t there ‘mouse flavored’ cat food?-----Why didn’t Noah swat those two mosquitoes?-----Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?-----You know the ‘indestructible’ black box they put in airplanes? Why don’t they make the whole plane out of that stuff?-----Here’s a good one, Why don’t sheep shrink when it rains?-----Why are they called ‘apartments’ when they are all stuck together?-----If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport ‘Terminal’? Now that you’ve smiled (hopefully) at least once, it’ your turn to spread this stupidity to someone you want to brin a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need to smile every once in awhile. *********************************************************************************************** SOME ‘OBSCURE STUFF’ NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW OF. Each King in a deck of playing cards represents a great King from History: SPADES; KING DAVID, HEARTS; CHARLEMAGNE; CLUBS; ALEXANDER the GREAT; DIAMONDS; JULIUS CEASER.

Many of us have visited parks, National Parks, and other historic sites and have seen famous military men on horses in various poses but have you ever wondered about the horse’s stance? Some have both front feet in the air meaning that the person died in battle. If the horse has one foot raised, the person died because of the wounds received in battle.----- If the horse has all four hooves on the ground, the person died of natural causes. *************************************************************** Only two people signed the ‘DECLARATION of INDEPENDENCE’ on July 4, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn’t added until 5 years later! **************************************************************

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US NAVY FLEECE JACKET RAFFLE US NAVY HAT is included. DD-700 Patch sewn on right. Cost of raffle ticket is $3.00 ea. You need not be present at reunion to win. Mail- in-winner will be contacted. Please fill in: NAME:______Number of chances______X $3.00 = $______ADDRESS:______The previous ‘Foul Weather Jacket is no longer available and this jacket is a one of a kind. Once won, a new style CITY:______ZIP:______will be offered. (Note: If winner requires a different size a ,different style will be available. I will contact you. ***************************************************************************************** With ’eggs’____ Without ‘Eggs’____

DD-700 BALL CAP: 1 Chance: $0.25 LICENCE FRAME: 1 Chance $0.25 Number of Chances:______X $0.25=______Number of hances:______X $0.25 = TOTAL for CAP: $______TOTAL for FRAME: $______Purchase Price: $12.00 (Includes Shipping). Purchase Price: $13.00 (Includes Shipping). *************************************************************************************** SEND ALL REQUESTS FOR THESE RAFFLES TO ADDRESS BELOW: The 2015 Reunion Clock will be as shown here. personalized with: USS HAYNSWORTH DD700 2015 REUNION NIAGARA FALLS NY The clock measurers 12 inches in diameter and reflects time in both Military and standard time format. In addition, not 1 but 3 identical clocks will be raffled off to increase the odds of winning one by 3. So, get your tickets early and go for one of these 3 clocks. The ticket price will be $1.00 each or 7 for $5.00 Good Luck to all! Send to: James F. Horn, Treasurer 2 Surrey Court

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NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE 1 July, 2015 Tour for Thursday Afternoon, September 17, 2015 This tour replaces the one posted in the April 2015 issue for the ‘Niagara Aerospace Museum’.

********************************************************************************************** Found this annotation on www.navy.mil. (This day [June 05, 1945] in Naval History) “ 1945- A typhoon hits while Task Group 38.1 and Task Group 30.8 are off the coast of Okinawa. Task Group 39.1 passes through the eye of the storm at 0700 that morning. Hurricane force winds of 70 knots (80.5 miles per hour), with gusts up to 100 knots (115 miles per hour) damage almost every ship in the Task Groups.”

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July, 2015 page 12 This day in Haynsworth History, March 26, 1945: After a day of refueling in poor weather, Task Group 58.3 returned to Okinawa on March 26th….

Air strikes were planned against the Islands of Sakashima, Amami, and Himami to suppress enemy fighter planes. “ Our planes made strikes all day and the radio shack hooked up the ‘TBS’ (Talk between Ships radio network). I listened to the pilots talking back to the carriers, also between themselves. One fighter was over a town giving an account of what damage the bombers were doing,” recalled Third Class Gunners Mate Marion Parker aboard the Haynsworth.

At 0914 the USS Hancock signaled that one of her planes had gone over her side. Two minutes earlier, Ensign W. Midyett of VF-6 brought his Hellcat in for a landing aboard the carrier. As the plane came down, it “bounce out of the arresting wire while landing, applied throttle in an attempt to clear planes forward, crashed into deck 50 feet short of the bow and went overboard taking the pilot, LT. R.M. Buck and FG1D pilot LT. F.W. Bowen into the water with him.” DD-699 USS Waldron was on the scene in minutes. Bowen was the sole survivor of the three pilots whose planes plummeted into the Pacific that morning.

The day ended with a brilliant sunset. Those aboard the ships took little comfort in the scenery. Sunrise and sunset were always opportune times for the enemy to attack. Dawn and Dusk sent the ships to General Quarters daily. For the sailors in the protective destroyer screen. “when on GQ the only thing we look for on the horizon is the enemy planes,” recalled Second Class Gunners Mate Phil Goldstein of the Haynsworth. A postcard finish to the day was not as important as self preservation.

March 28, 1945: Moving east on March 28th, the Task Group moved to attack the airfield on the tiny island of Minami Daito Shima. East of Okinawa, the airfield on the tiny island would always be a thorn in Mitscher’s Task Force’s backside unless it was neutralized.

In what was a very quick attack, the four cruisers of Cruiser Division 17 and nine destroyers of DesRon 62 unleashed hell against the island. Primary targets were both the north and south runways with secondary targets of ammunition storage areas, administration buildings and personnel barracks. For the Haynsworth, the target would be one of the three runways.

Down in the plotting room, Fire Controlman Gus Scutari gripped the twin handles of the Stable Element MK 6. Linked to the Mark 25 Fire Control Radar, the system computed the needed firing solution and then sent electronic signals to the three twin batteries of 5” guns. A gyroscope inside the system automatically kept the guns stabilized as the ship pitched and rolled.

As the ships sailed parallel to Minami Daito Shima, targets were acquired. Watching a clock mounted on the bulkhead, Scutari pulled the left handle at the 19 second mark. A tone was rung in the 5” guns. A second later, Scutari pulled the right handle. A salvo of six shells were released against the island. Every 20 seconds for ten minutes, Scutari’s pull released another deadly salvo of six shells against the target.

A deadly steel rain pummeled the little coral island with a ferocious intensity. The earth shook and exploded before the first sounds were heard. No place was truly safe on this small patch of rock. In 30 minutes, nearly 3000 rounds of 5” 38 caliber and seven hundred rounds of 6” shells struck the airfield. The fire exiting the ships guns was illuminated by the 110 ‘star shells’ put up by the destroyers for illumination over the target. And as quickly as it started, it also ceased all at once. Fron Phalanx Against a Devine Wind.

QUESTIONS THAT HAUNT US How come you never hear ‘Father-in-Law’ jokes?***** In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?*****How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures? Why do people keep running over a thread a dozen times with the vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more try?*****Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets?***** Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?*****Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?*****Why does a round pizza come in a square box? FOLKS, that’s it for this issue!

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Page 15 RESERVATION FORM USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700------PAGE 2 OF 2 26th ANNUAL REUNION NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 16 to 20, 2015 Important notice of possible changes to registration form, Page 1 of 2 With the recent contract between the Holiday Inn and ‘Tony Roma’s Steakhouse’ and current construction of same, There may be potential changes to the Banquet menu and pricing. As I receive more detailed and definitive information I will publish it in the July 2015 issue of the Newsletter. For those with e-mail, I will notify as soon as possible.

For those shipmates flying into Airport: There are two airports that serve Niagara Falls, NY. (1) Niagara Falls International (IAG) and, (2) Buffalo/Niagara International (BUF), Spirit Airline and Allegiant Airline serve IAG. Serving BUF are: American Eagle, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest, United, US Airways. If you fly into Buffalo, there is no complimentary hotel shuttle service. If you provide me with your flight # and arrival time I will do my best to come and pick you up myself. Taxi service to Hotel is a bit expensive. There are reasonably inexpensive car rentals available on-line or through a tour service i.e. AAA. The cost will be much less than taxi service. ************************************************************************************** For those Driving and desiring driving directions, I can mail Google or Map Quest printed directions. Call me at: (717) 263-8090. (Jim Horn Editor). Parking at the Hotel is FREE.

1. Wednesday, September 16, 2015:------Check-In: 3:00PM - 5:00PM Rest of evening: On your own and camaraderie in Hospitality Room. (For anyone thinking of arriving sooner, remember Hotel rates are valid three days before and three days after). For anyone arriving for evening dinner, I recommend a short stroll down the street to the ‘Red Coach Inn’ for a highly recommended Dinner adventure.

2. Thursday, September 17, 2015. (Cost P/P is $65.00). 9:00AM---Depart Hotel for Erie Canal Cruise and Lunch, (Canal Side). Following lunch we will drive to Old Fort Niagara and tour the oldest continually used military installation in the United States. Weather permitting, also a Muzzle loading and firing demonstration. Approximate return to Hotel: 4:00PM Free time: 4:00 to 10:00PM: Suggest Dinner at ‘Tony Roma’s Steakhouse (on site) and/or Hospitality room order out.

3. Friday, September 18, 2015 (Cost P/P is $71.00). 9:00 AM---Depart Hotel for Buffalo River & Erie County Naval and Military Park for a 2 hour guided tour of the ships. (USS Little Rock CLG-4; USS Croaker SSK-246; and USS The Sullivan’s DD-537). 12:30PM (Approx). Lunch at the Famous ‘Anchor bar’, home of the original ‘BUFFALO WINGS”. Lunch included in price of tour. Note: Drinks are not included. 5:30PM----Arrive back at Hotel. Rest of evening on own. Dinner suggestions: Tony Roma’s or Red Coach Inn.

4. Saturday, September 19, 2015. 9:00AM---Depart Hotel for the ‘All American Tour and the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride to base of falls. Includes American Observation Tower for an awesome spectacle, visit the ‘Oldest State Park in the USA, Niagara Falls State Park and all the ‘Key’ viewing areas including ‘Goat Island, Three Sisters Islands, Giant Whirlpool, Luna Island, Raging Rapids and much more. Lunch location to be determined. 1:30PM---Arrive back at Hotel. 3:00PM to 4:00PM----BUSINESS MEETING, (all shipmates) 6:00PM to 7:00PM----HAPPY HOUR in BANQUET ROOM (CAMARADERIE) 7:00PM to 10:00 PM----ANNUAL BANQUET and SILENT AUCTION/RAFFLE DRAWINGS.

5. Sunday, September 20, 2015 (Check-Out is 11:00 AM.)

7:00 AM to 10:15 AM-----Traditional Breakfast Buffet. Scrambled eggs, Bacon or sausage, Hash Brown Potatoes or Grits, Homemade Biscuits and Country Gravy, Assorted Fresh Fruit, Orange Juice, and Coffee Station. Looking forward to seeing all our regularly attending shipmates and especially looking forward to seeing and meeting shipmates that have never been to a reunion or have not attended one recently. Your Hosts--

Jim and Chris Horn, RD3/c 1958-1960 Treasurer and Newsletter Editor

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E-NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE, 2 July, 2015

Over the past several years shipmates have sent me photo’s they had squirreled away from their years aboard the Haynsworth and I wanted to share them with you. There was seldom space to include most of them in the printed newsletter because of page restrictions. In going through my ‘stash’ of photos yesterday and today it dawned on me that I should at least share some of them with you guys that elected to receive the E-Newsletter so, here are some: ************************************************************************************* Joe Sublett, FN 60-62 and Glen McFadden, ?? 60-62? Thomas Boschke, MM2/c 60-62 Wisconsin (Joe passed away on 6/8/2012)(Glen is not in the crew list. Crossing Equator 1961

Phil (Goldie) Goldstien GM2/c 44-45 William (Bill) Maisto FN 61-?? Does anyone know of Maisto’s Location?

‘Goldie’ is 96 years young this year!!! ******************************************************************************************************* PUN’s (The humorous use of words which have the same sound or spelling, but have different meanings. A play on words.)-----Atheism is a non-prophet organization.-----A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart.-----In a democracy it’s your vote that counts. In a feudalism it’s your count that votes!-----Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says, ‘I’ve lost my electron.’ The other says,’ are you sure? The first replies, ‘Yes, I’m positive.’ !

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RESERVATION FORM for USS HAYNSWORTH (DD-700) Page 1 of 2 26th ANNUAL REUNION NIAGARA FALLS, New York September 16 to 20, 2015 Hotel Reservations MUST be made separately in advance of Sunday, August 16, 2015. After August 16, 2015, reservations will be accepted on a space/date availability basis. Inform Hotel that you are with the USS Haynsworth DD-700 Party, Use Group Code: (at a later date) Holiday inn-Niagara Falls Check-In 4:00 PM Check-Out 11:00 AM 114 Buffalo Avenue (Hotel will do their best to accommodate early arrivals on space available). Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Local Reservation Department: 1-(888)-465-4329-----(Main Phone)-----(716) 285-2521-----Fax--(716) 285-0963 Room Rate: (includes all taxes and City 0ccupancy fee).------$97.65 For those driving: Parking is complimentary. For those flying in, see page 2 of 2 in the News Letter. Cancellations MUST be received by Hotel 72 hours prior to arrival. ************************************************************************************************** Name: Rank/Rate aboard DD-700: ______Years aboard: 19_____ to 19______Street Address: ______City, State, ZIP (5 or 9) ______ZIP:______Phone, also Cell if applicable: ______Cell:______E-Mail Address: ______Names and Relationship(s) ______of person(s) attending with you:______

2015 ANNUAL DUES (if not already paid). (Suggested at $20.00------$______(NOTE: If you wish to attend the early bird tour on Thursday, you must arrive on Wednesday, 9/16/2015) THURSDAY, Sep. 17, 2015: (Early Bird Tour) Lockport locks and Erie Canal Cruise/Luncheon------$65.00 P/P (___)------= Total: $______After lunch, depart for Old Fort Niagara for guided tour. (Oldest and continuously used Military site). Note: Price includes Bus and $3.00 tip for Driver. (See page 2 of 2 for additional information).

FRIDAY, Sep. 18, 2015: Military Park: (The Sullivans/ Little Rock/ Croaker Tour------$71.00 P/P (___)------= Total: $______Includes Luncheon at the famous ‘ANCHOR BAR’, Home of the Original ‘Buffalo Wings’! After Lunch, return to Military Park for ‘Buffalo History River tour aboard the ‘Spirit of Buffalo’. Tours include Transportation and $3.00 tip for Driver. (See page 2 of 2 for additional information).

SATURDAY, Sep. 19, 2015: Maid od the Mist Boat to the Falls; Goat Island; (no lunch).------$40.00 P/P (___)------= Total: $______

SATURDAY, ANNUAL BANQUET: (Note: 1 guest per registration form is free). Cash Bar: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Banquet opening. 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Entrée’s served with Fresh Green Salad, Rolls, Coffee, Tea. Applies to any of the 3 Entrée’s. GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST:------$18.95 P/P (___)------= Total: $______10 Oz. STRIP STEAK------$22.00 P/P (___)------= Total: $______SALMON DINNER------$18.00 P/P (___)------= Total: $______(Meals include taxes and Gratuity and Chef’s choice of vegetables and desert)

SUNDAY FAREWELL BREAKFAST: Sep. 20, 2015: TRADITIONAL FAREWELL BREAKFAST BUFFET:------$10.95 P/P (___)------= Total: $______

GRAND TOTAL: (Please, only one check. TOTAL for: Dues, (if applicable)), Tours and Banquet. ------$______

Send completed form to: James F. Horn (For any shipmate that cannot print this form, call me or send me 2 Surrey Court Info (and check) for the ‘blanks’ and I will fill out for you). Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 Tele: No. (717) 263-8090 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: (717)372-0855) Make checks payable to: USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee Additional Information for Reunion, See page 2 of 2 on page 15 of the News letter.

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E-NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE, 3 July, 2015

Transiting the Suez Canal, 1960 Waterfront, Athens (Piraeus)

Warren Jones, CSSn 59-61 Lake Havasu City, AZ Picture Courtesy of Warren Jones CSSn, Med Cruise, 1960 Rome, St. peter’s Square Navies of the World Gathering, Lisbon Portugal.

Seaman’s Club, Naple’s Italy, 1958 Med Cruise Ronald Barber, RM3/c 56-59 L/R Wolfgang Kiessling RMSn; Huey George RMC Perkiomenville, PA Keith Knowlton RM3; Woody Miller ETR3 (courtesy, Sam Mielke RM2

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2003 Reunion, SANDUSKY, OHIO 2007 Reunion, PHILADELPHIA, PA

2008 Reunion- JACKSONVILLE, FL 2008 Reunion- St. Augustine Tour ******************************************************************************************** CIRCA- 1944-45 (Before conversion to Tri-Pod Mast)

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DEEDS NOT WORDS

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The Author of these two books has generously donated a signed copy of each to the USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION COMMITTEE for our annual Banquet Raffle. “EMPIRE RISING” was won by Marty Irons at the Baton Rouge Reunion last year. “EMPIRE RISING” is his second best selling novel, and a signed copy will be available at this years Annual Reunion in Niagara Falls NY. These two are currently available at all major book stores and at Amazon.com. “EMPIRE RISING” is a Naval novel about the rising empire of China. An excellent novel for all military enthusiasts. Jim

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How far we’ve come. I think most all of us remember 3 cent first class postage and 1 cent post cards.!

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THAT’s ALL FOLKS!

U.S.S. Haynsworth Ne 25 USS HAYNSWORTH (DD-700) REUNION COMMITTEE FINANCIAL REPORT for 2nd Quarter 04/01/2015) to 06/30/2015

Balance forward from 1st Quarter Financial Report, 3/31/2015------$ 11,850.81

INCOME from: 04/1/2015 to 06/30/2015 Dues: (26) Shipmates .------$1096.00 Ship Store sales (Mail in) (7)------$ 252.00 2014 Reunion Raffle’s (3)------$ 82.00 2015 Reunion Reservation,(1)------$ 461.90

TOTAL INCOME 04/1/2015 to 06/30/2015:------$ 1,891.90

EXPENSES from: 04/1/2015 to 06/30/2015 Mail Ship Store Sales------$ 5.43 Print/Ship December, 2013 Newsletter to Editor------$ 428.09 Newsletter Mailing labels (5000)------$ 43.51 2015 Reunion Attendee’s Gifts------$ 107.10 Ink Cartridges for printing newsletter inserts------$ 198.00 TOTAL EXPENSES from: 04/1/2015 to 06/30/2015------$ 782.13

1st Q 2015 Bal.($ 11,850.81) plus Income 04/1/2015 to 06/30/2015------$ 13,742.71 Minus Expenses, ($ 782.13) 04/1/2015 to 06/30/2015.------$ 12,960.58

Bank Balance on 06/30/2015------$ 12,960.58

Respectfully submitted, //s// James F. Horn, Treasurer 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 (717) 263-8090 [email protected] **************************************************************************** From the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee, Thanks to all Dues paying and Reunion Supporting Shipmates for your continuing support.

REMINDER, 2015 DUES are Requested by 30 March, 2015

FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEA’S TO ALL

We all hope to see you at the 2015 Reunion! NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK

(Make all checks payable to: USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee) U.S.S. Haynsworth Ne 26