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Vol.23, Issue 1 Website: www.ussturner.org March 2018 2018 REUNION ISSUE The History Museum of Mobile is cluding the Mach 3 A-12 Blackbird Submitted by Ernie Loos at 111 S. Royal St. Explore three super secret spy plane. In celebration centuries of Gulf Coast history and of WWI, we have a new exhibit enti- USS Turner 27th Annual Reunion culture at this award winning down- tled The Great War. We also have a September 24 – 28, 2018 - town museum. Learn about snack bar, gift shop, kennels for pets, Mobile, AL Mobile’s contributions to American picnic tables and fishing pier. history and its bright future. Let’s tour Mobile 251-301-0266 From its hum- ble beginnings on February 1, Mobile has so much to see that it The Phoenix Fire Museum is at 203 1940, as the would take longer than our few days S. Claiborne St. Housed in the was laid at there. Some of us remember the reun- home of the Phoenix Volunteer Fire the Norfolk ion in 2003 and the tour of Company No. 6, this museum ex- Navy Yard in Bellingrath Gardens. That must take plores the history of firefighting in Portsmouth, Virginia, USS first place in our priority list. What a Mobile through a unique collection (BB-60) has had a sight to behold. Bring your camera of antique equipment and nine- remarkable career. She began her and be prepared to take lots of pic- teenth century steam engines. World War II adventures in the North tures. We will tour the gardens on 251-301-0226 Atlantic in 1943, then later that year, Wednesday, September 26, 2018. went to the South Pacific seas. She Stroll 65 acres of floral beauty at There is also a free trolley in down- ended up in Mobile, Alabama as a Bellingrath Gardens and Home. town Mobile called MODA. It National Historic Landmark and Busses will pick us up at the hotel at makes a tour around the downtown memorial to millions. 9:00 A.M. Return trip will be at 3:00 area. We’ll learn more about that P.M. (1500 Navy time) when we get there. Home to a crew of 2,500 courageous Americans, this 45,000-ton gentle gi- There are three more (at least) places What else is there to do in ant’s WWII adventure culminated to visit that are within walking Mobile? with BB-60 leading the American distance of our hotel: Fleet into Tokyo Bay on September 5, USS Alabama Battleship 1945. Nine Battle Stars for meritori- The is at Memorial Park ous service were awarded the “Mighty 355 Government St. It highlights the A” during her brief three-year tenure history of Mardi Gras in its true as the “Heroine of the Pacific”. birthplace. View royal robes, crowns, Explore the mighty WWII battleship scepters, costumes, float replicas, USS ALABAMA, winner of nine Most American warships end their photographs. Fourteen galleries, five battle stars, and the USS useful life after wartime, but videos, guided or audio tours. DRUM. Both are National Historic ALABAMA was destined to live another day. In May 1962, the Federal Boutique gift Shoppe. One of a kind Landmarks and are celebrating their Government announced that BB-60 museum. 251-432-3324 75th anniversary. Our aircraft and others would be scrapped, but a pavilion is filled with over 25 histor- ic planes and military vehicles in- forward-looking group of Mobilians Continued on page 3column 1

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Store Note From the President you who may like to become more We are now into the year 2018 and involved to let us know. I know despite all the turmoil in Washing- there are those out there that have The following items can be ordered ton and the world, there continues leadership ability. Remember the from Carl Ackerman, 7436 Daisy Cir., to be renewed optimism. We have president’s office turns over every 2 Macungie, PA 18062, Ph: (610) 398- 0145. All items are postpaid. Please seen a rout of ISIS in the Middle years. Also the ones who do the make checks payable to Carl L. East. Our economy seems to be coordinating and setting up these Ackerman. favorably responding to the recent reunions put in a lot of effort in tax cuts. The stock market, though negotiating with hotels, D.J’s, tour- ►Up-to-date rosters — $5. volatile, was up as high as 25% in ing companies. At present Henry 2017 and unemployment is lowest Turner and Ernie Loos have taken ►Turner baseball caps embroidered it has been in many years. Our re- on that role. Our Turner Reunion with Turner logo — $22. cent appeal to shipmates to become Association is like anything else; dues paying members has resulted the more you put into it the more ►Mesh polo shirts embroidered with Turner logo. Colors: Red, White or in renewed interest in our associa- you get out of it---the more enjoy- Navy Blue. Sizes M to XXL. All tion and The Turner Times. We ment. Go forth and produce--- sizes come with a pocket — $45. Siz- not only welcome all shipmates, You’ll reap what you sow! es 2XL to 3XL — $50. but also families and relatives of shipmates to pay dues and join us As in our previous Times, I ►Sweat Shirts embroidered with in September at the lovely City of remind you that our highest expense Turner logo. Colors: Navy Blue or Mobile, Alabama. Be ready for a is our newsletter and again I’d like Gray. Sizes M to XXL — $50. Sizes great visit and a good time. to remind those who have not paid 2XL to 3XL — $55. dues in the past 5 years may be cut

Jim Zeller off from our mailing—it’s not a mat- ►DVD of 1961 Med Cruise photos — $10. ter of doing something we don’t want to do but what we need to do in ►Ship's patches: Both the Tiger and From the Treasurer order to keep our reunion associa- Double Eagle, 4" round with color em- Joe Jacobs tion going. As you know, we are broidery. Also official Navy patch just stronger in numbers. For only $20 a like on the ball caps. Blue/gold letter- Hey Shipmates, it’s been 6 year from each of us gives us much ing of "USS Turner DD/DDR 834" months since our reunion in War- more lead way of doing things and around gray profile. 3"H x wick, Rhode Island. Thanks to 5"W. Cost is $5 per patch. getting things done. all who have stepped up with your dues—it’s been a successful Looking forward to Mobile---will ►USS TURNER BRASS BELT drive. I’d like to emphasize that be exciting---come see! Guarantee BUCKLE we still have a lot of you out there Your Enjoyment! Solid brass belt buckle, 3 ½” X 2 ½”. on the roster who show little or Fits belt widths up to 1 3/8”. In- no interest. I realize we are not ATTENTION scribed with “U.S. NAVY”, the getting any younger and a lot of TURNER name, hull number and the us as we grow older lose interest ALL HANDS! ship’s years in service. in the things that used to excite Can also be used as a PAPER us. I encourage those of you who WEIGHT. See photo. Cost is $25. have email and would like to (while supplies last). communicate with shipmates to We need articles for the email me or others whom you newsletter! may like to keep up with or look up someone on Facebook. My Send your email address is [email protected]. I also USS Turner would like to encourage those of remembrances to the Editor

2 Turner Times Continued from page 1 column 3 you explore the museum's galleries, interesting artifacts and fascinating clude the four seasons lace ironwork, and other Alabamians saw a bright stories will appear around every marble gallery, etched red bohemian future in the aging warship. They corner. The museum also boasts au- glass, Cornelius chandeliers, intri- envisioned the ALABAMA as the dio and interactive exhibits that en- cately carved Carrara marble man- anchor attraction of a Veterans Me- gage visitors as they learn. tles, massive crystal chandeliers, morial Park to be located in Mobile. cantilevered staircase and a walled- That impossible dream came true on CSS ALABAMA CANNON - From in formal garden. Complimentary tea January 9, 1965, when USS the entrance to Old Ways, New Days, and cookies are offered with every ALABAMA Battleship Memorial visitors can get an up-close glimpse tour. Park opened to the public. of Confederate Naval history in a 700 square foot gallery with a particularly Bragg-Mitchell Mansion heavy centerpiece: one of the original The Bragg- eight cannons from Civil War com- Mitchell merce raider ship CSS ALABAMA. Mansion’s Having been captained by Mobile's massive Admiral Raphael Semmes, the Ala- double bama sank in about 200 feet of water parlors, off of Cherbourg, France, after an circular engagement with the Union's USS staircase and rooms built on a grand Kearsage in 1864. The gun is scale remind your guests of a time approximately 10 feet long and when hospitality was a way of life. weighs 5,000 pounds (2.5 tons). With the grace and elegance of tradi- tional Southern entertaining, the Mansion is available for weddings, receptions, parties, showers, dinners You will and corporate functions. find both natural and Canopied by a grove of century-old cultivated oaks and furnished with fine areas in Mo- antiques and crystal chandeliers, the bile Botani- Bragg-Mitchell Mansion offers a cal Gardens. rare glimpse of life in the Old South. The Millie McConnell Rhododen- When it was built in 1855, the house dron Garden contains over 300 spe- was the center of the lively social cies of azaleas, including natives and life of the thriving cotton port of Satsuki hybrids. The Sawada Winter- Mobile. Today, the home is a Garden was recently designated a museum offering guided historic "Garden of Excellence" by the Inter- tours. national Camellia Society. Herbs, Japanese maples, roses, and ferns As one of the most photographed also have special sections. Of particu- buildings in Mobile, the Bragg- lar pride to the gardens staff is the Mitchell Mansion is an architectural Longleaf Pine Forest, which fills with icon representing the Old South, im- more returning species each year, age that evokes a time of gracious including the gopher tortoise. Hike living and socializing. An example the trails in fall to see amazing native of Greek Revival architecture, the wildflowers. Mansion’s distinct floor plan and details make it stand out among Richards-DAR House Museum historic buildings in the area. The Richards-DAR House Museum The History Museum of Mobile is one of Mobile's most significant examples of the Italianate style. The History Museum of Mobile is an Highlights included in this doubled educational and entertaining destina- brick-walled, 10,000 sf. home in- tion for both adults and children. As

3 Turner Times U.S.S. TURNER (DDR-834) Sent to Niles Rueckert from PLAN OF THE DAY Mike Mania in April 2004. See letters to the Editor on Page 6 SUNRISE: 0527 SUNSET: 1919 Duty Division: 1st Duty 21 April 1954 Section: 3 Liberty Section: 2 Command Duty Officer Standby Section: 1 Upon Mooring: LTJG GRADY

Uniform of the Day: Officers and CPO1s - Dress Blue Baker Enlisted - Undress Blue Baker

0100 - 0200 Conduct COMMEX 2: OCE N.K.PERRY. 0430 Call duty cooks. 0545 Call duty MAA. 0600 Reveille. 0615 Pipe sweepers. Mess gear. Clear all mess decks. 0630 Breakfast for crew. 0700 Breakfast for Officers. 0730 (about) Station the Special Sea Detail. 0800 (about) Med-Moor to dock, Genoa, Italy. Quarters for muster/inspection when moored. All hands at quarters in the Uniform of the Day. 1130 Knock off ship's work. Pipe sweepers. Mess gear. Clear all mess decks. 1145 Dinner. 1200 Early Shore Patrol leave the ship. 1 230 Athletic officer and tour officer leave the ship for 1300 meeting aboard Midway. 1300 Turn to. Continue ship's work. 1300 Liberty commences for section 2 to expire on board at 2400; or CPO1s to expire at 0030. 1600 Secure from ship's work. Pipe sweepers. All hands shift into Uniform of the Day. 1 700 All divisions close and report the closing of all Water Tight Doors and Hatches to the OOD. 1715 Mess gear. Clear all mess decks. 1730 Supper. 1800 Late Shore Patrol leave the ship. 1845 Muster all PAL's and restricted men. 1915 2000 reports. 1945 Movies on the fantail. 2130 (after movies) Muster all PAL's and restricted men. 2145 Taps. Lights out. NOTES: Junior officer's training course assignments are due Friday, 23 April. The TURNER will share military Guardship duties with the N.K.PERRY tomorrow. The TURNER has beachguard duty on the Fleet Landing from 0800 to 2000. Instructions while at Genoa, Italy a. ALL houses of prostitution are out of bounds and naval personal are ordered not to enter such houses. b. Standards of conduct ashore of all officers and enlisted men of the SIXTH FLEET are expected to be such as to reflect credit upon their uniform and upon the Nation which they represent. c. The primary purpose of the Shore Patrol is to keep personnel out of difficulties ashore. The Shore Patrol has been instruct- ed to be constantly on the alert for personnel who due to heedless drinking, may be on the point of conducting themselves improperly. In such cases, the Shore Patrol will not issue a Shore Patrol Report _IF their orders are obeyed promptly and without question. d. Except for single items as gifts for personal use, it is forbidden to sell or give away packages of cigarettes, soap, candy or other articles purchased through U.S. sources. e. No person shall land more than two (2) packages of cigarettes per day, except men departing on overnight tours may carry two (2) packages for each day of the tour. T. R. MOTT, LCDR, USN 4

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June 14, ‘06 and declared a two-day holiday of Letter from John Reevy jubilation." to Pete Varley TURNER had just returned from one of the shakedown tests to Dear Shipmate Varley: Guantanamo. Perhaps the mystery of where TURNER was when Japan surren- Again quoting from Morison: "On dered can be- resolved by quotations' Aug 15 the General directed the Japa- from Admiral Morison’s THE TWO nese government by radio to order OCEAN WAR. ‘immediate cessation of hostilities’”. An Imperial order went out at l6OO The Potsdam. Declaration of July 26, 16 August to the entire Armed Forces .1945 was agreed among Churchill, to cease fire immediately. “The Gen- Truman and Chiang Kai-shek and eral cited by Morison was sent to the Japanese government. MacArthur. Quoting Morison: "The Japanese government was called upon ’to pro- The signing of' the official instrument claim now the unconditional surren- of surrender occurred on 2 September der of all Japanese forces’, the alter- 1945 on Board USS MISSOURI. native being ’prompt and utter de- struction’. “All that came from Suzu- After TURNER left Boston, she ki was a silly statement that the Pots- sailed to Washington DC for Nimitz dam Declaration was unworthy of Day, then to Norfolk and Pensacola. notice”. She was ordered to Lake Charles for Navy Day display. An atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on Aug 6 and one was I was detached from TURNER Octo- dropped on Nagasaki on Aug 9. ber 29; my relief was Ensign Robert The Japanese military still refused to Stites as Engineer Officer. According surrender; Emperor Hirohito inter- to my notes, TURNER sailed for To- vened on Aug 10. "He it was who kyo 6 days later, well after the offi- decided, provisionally, to surrender cial signing. according^ to the Potsdam terms. That decision was sent to the Allied It is important to recognize that the governments via Switzerland at 0700, Emperor’s acceptance of the terms of and was accepted by them." Although the Potsdam Declaration included the Emperor was urged to stage ‘'one acceptance of its demand for last battle”, “it was the Imperial de- surrender. sire that his ministers of state accept it. They must at once prepare an imperi- al rescript broadcasting this decision directly to the people". At 1449 Au- gust 14 (East Longitude date) Radio Tokyo flashed the Emperor’s deci- sion around the world. The official notification reached President Tru- man at 1550 August 14, West Longi- tude date. He announced it from the White House at 1900 the same day,

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Turner Times Letters to Final Roll Call Since our last issue we have learned that these shipmates have answered the call of the Su- the Editor preme Commander:

02/06/04 John J. Annesi 54 RM2 Franklin W Batchelor 49 SA Dear Nils: Arthur Batrouny 51 - 53 GM2 Thanks for returning my call. It was Robert N. Blair 53 SN so good to talk with you. I'm glad Donald P. Brandt 65 SN Rick Johnson was able to identify those crew members that went name- Charles E. Diskin 59 EM2 less in the group picture. (in the 1954 Earl S. Eroh 45 - 46 S1 cruise book.) Edward E. Evans 46 - 47 F2C

Nils, as you can see, I've enclosed William D. Finnie 68 - 69 RM3 some photos I had in my navy al- James D Gibbons 63 - 66 ETR3 bum. They certainly bring back so Leonard Greenstein 60 - 63 LTJG many fond memories. Hard to be- lieve they were taken fifty years ago. Reginald C. Hermsen 45 - 46 RDM3 But then I look at the pic of Don, Richard E. Johnson 53 - 56 BM3

Rick and myself taken in Pensacola John R. Lutes II 66-69 RM2 this past September and the bubble Jerome W. Mikulski 62 - 63 SKSN bursts. Where did the time go? Use any that you deem worthwhile and Harvey H. Stewart 48 - 52 SHC send them back whenever you are Photos from Dick Bishop, LTJG Claude D. Unrue Jr. 45 - 46 S2 finished with them. on Med Cruise in 1964– a Red Sea and Persian Gulf deployment Also enclosed is a copy of the PLAN was added to the cruise. The dry OF THE DAY for 21 April 1 954. dock photo was probably not I didn't even remember I had it (see during the cruise Page 4). was looking for an article in one of my WWII books and I found it between two pages. The original is not in great shape, being fifty years old, so I just typed a copy. Perhaps you can use it in the reunion book. It might restore some long forgotten memories to a few of our former shipmates. They may get a kick out of it. I did. If you can't use it, maybe you could pass it on to Pete Varley to use in the TURNER TIMES.

Best regards to you and Beverly. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Norfolk this year.

Smooth sailin'.

Introduce Simple, Tested, Mike Mania Effective Weapon Systems

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Shipmates - the 2018 Turner reunion will be held the last week of September 2018, from 9/24 through 9/28. The location will be Mobile, AL. The hotel is the Admiral Hotel (251-432-8000). The rate is $119/night, including breakfast. Parking is $15/day. Their phone number is (401) 732-6000. The address is 251 Government St. Mobile, AL

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TOUR DESCRIPTIONS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 12:00pm – 5:30pm Hospitality Room Open 12:00pm – 5:00pm Reunion Registration Open BELLINGRATH GARDENS – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 5:30pm – 9:30pm Cash Bar Reception Bellingrath Gardens and Home sits on sixty-five acres 6:00pm – 9:30pm Welcome Dinner Buffet of landscaped floral wonderland and is the home of public garden and historic home of Walter and Bessie TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Bellingrath. Walter Bellingrath was one of the first 7:30am – 8:30am Reunion Registration Open Coca-Cola bottlers in the southeast, and with his wealth 3:00pm – 4:00pm Reunion Registration Open he built the estate and gardens. The gardens are 3:00pm – 6:00pm Hospitality Room Open cultivated with annual blooms and continuous color, the Evening and Dinner on your own. include a bridal garden, a conservatory, a great lawn, the Asian-American garden, a rose garden, and Mirror WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Lake. Stroll amongst the vibrant gardens and enjoy the 9:00am-3:00pm BELLINGRATH GARDENS oaks, camellias, azaleas, roses, and chrysanthemums (See Description) year-round. Next, roam the magnificent Bellingrath 3:00pm – 6:00pm Hospitality Room Open home, where you'll find the largest public display of Evening and Dinner on your own. porcelain sculptures by the late Edward Marshall. 9:00am board bus, 3:00pm back at hotel THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 $35/Person includes bus and admission. 9:00am – 10:30am General Membership Meeting Lunch on your own (spouses are invited) 1:00pm – 5:00pm Hospitality Room Open Please plan to be at the bus boarding area (in front of the hotel) at least 6:00pm Group Photos five minutes prior to the scheduled time. You must bring your ticket 6:30pm – 10:00pm Cash Bar Reception Driver gratuities are included in the tour prices. 7:30pm – 10:00pm Banquet Dinner/Entertainment “Like” Armed Forces Reunions, Inc. on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ArmedForcesReunions FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Farewells and Departures

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For attendees canceling reunion activities prior to the cut-off date, Armed Forces Reunions, Inc. (AFR) shall process a full refund less the non-refundable AFR and group registration fee ($25 per person). Cancellations will only be taken Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time, excluding holidays. Attendees canceling reunion activities after the cut-off date, August 1, 2018, will need to contact the association directly for refunds and to inform them of any cancellations USS TURNER ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FORM – SEPTEMBER 24-28, 2018 Listed below are all registration, tour, and meal costs for the reunion. Please enter how many people will be participating in each event and total the amount. Send that amount payable to ARMED FORCES REUNIONS, INC. in the form of check or money order. Otherwise, your cancelled check will serve as your confirmation. Returned checks will be charged a $25 fee. You may also register online and pay by credit card at www.afr-reg.com/ussturner2018 (3.5% will be added to credit card charges). All registration forms and payments must be received by mail on or before 8/1/18. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis. We suggest you make a copy of this form before mailing. Please do not staple or tape your payment to this form.

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