U.S.S. Haynsworth DD-700 Newsletter Issue 72 December 2013 (p-1)

Official Newsletter for the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! From the Officers and Board Members of the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee.

This group photo was taken on the steps of the US Naval Academy Chapel by Jim Keeling on 9/26/2013. Thank You Jim! (Missing are Ray and Gerry Lewis MM2 56-57)

The Chapel was the site of our annual Memorial service honoring our shipmates who gave the ultimate sacrifice on April 6, 1945 in the battle for Okinawa and also those shipmates of whom we have been made aware of who have passed on since our last reunion in Albany, NY. The Academy provided a beautiful setting for our ceremony replete with the Academy Chaplain, an organist and Navy Bugler. Listing is in the order of registration: Ken/Sally Fanus, MM3 61-63; Jack/Sherry Gross, EM3 62-64; Jim/Bernetta Schreffler, BT3 56-59; Bruce/Jeannie Baxter, GMSn 56-58; Bill/Regina Neff, EM3 53-56; Tom Scott, FC2 44-46; Harvey/Sandy Bailey, RD3 60-62; Christy (Tice) Keeling- (granddaughter of Leroy E. Tice BM1 50-52 [D: 1/5/94];Carl/Helen Alesio and (sister-in-law Miranda) ME3 48-50;Jack/Marilene Henline, SK3 59-61;Jim/Chris Horn, RD3 58-60;Tom/Dot Morris,SFP3 61-63; Sherry Stuard (brother Bob, sister-in-law Margaret) wife of Vernon Stuard, GM2 54-55 [D:8/17/2008]; Harold/Harriet Learson, LT(jg) 54-57; Constantino (Gus)/Frances, Scutari FC1 44-45; Ronald/Dixie Showalter. MM2 62-68.

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USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 NEWSLETTER December, 2013 (P-16)

James F. Horn 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 Newsletter Editor/Treasurer/ and ship’s store clerk. . 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 ship- mates, please contact the Editor. If you wish to discontinue receiving this newsletter, please return this copy or notify Editor

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 above “return address”. USS Haynsworth, DD-700 mesh Ball Caps(specify with/without “eggs)----$11.00* USS Haynsworth Patch (embroidered 5” Dia.).------$ 5.00 USS Haynsworth Golf Shirt,(Navy Blue or White ) with: Gold embroidered ship, name, and hull number).S/M/L/XL XXL------$35.00* DD-700 T-Shirts (Limited sizes)------$20.00* USS Haynsworth DD-700 +Tin Can Sailor License Plate Frame------$13.00* Official Gov. Issue Foul Weather Jacket, embroidered with: “Name”, “USS Haynsworth” “DD700”, and ships patch.(only sizes left)---(M/L/XL) Contact Jim Horn for details.($30 goes to our Org.)--(supply source is drying up!)------$300.00 (Note: some prices have increased due to increased mailing costs. See *

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MAIL BAG (December, 2013) (p-3) (Rec’d June. 26 2013 f/ Marty Irons, (son-in-law of John (Jack) McAllister, RM3 44-46 (D: 11/11/1992). The following e-mail was forwarded to me by our President, Harvey N. Bailey RD3 60-62. Mr. Bailey,------I’m writing a “book” about my father-in-law’s years on the DD700 Haynsworth. RM3 John “Jack” McAllister (1926-1992) was a plank owner and served until Oct’46. He was at Pearl Harbor for additional training and not on board when the kamikaze hit the Haynsworth. As I understand it, the plane hit the radio shack and several of his buddies were killed instantly. The loss of his friends was an event that haunted him his entire life.----The April 6th attack on the Haynsworth was part of the greatest mass kamikaze attack of all times. Years ago I thought there were posted on your web site several photos of the ship after the impact but I can’t find them now. Can you lead me to these photos and may I use them in my writing?----This book won’t be published professionally. I’m writing it for the benefit of his widow, three daughters, and other interested family members. The more I dig through the more the realization becomes evident of the important role the Haynsworth played on a a much larger stage.------Thank you for any help you can provide.------Regards, Marty Irons Fair Haven, VT (President Harvey Bailey responded on same date).--- Ahoy Marty,---The information you are seeking came from a web site, the shipmate that ran it passed. I tried to find the photos but drew a blank. I went through all the subject areas that I thought they may be but no luck. I have two calls out to shipmates that may be able to help. (I) have sent them a CC of your request. //s// Harvey N. Bailey (Editors reply to Marty: Hello Marty,----Attached are the only 4 photo’s I have of the damage to the Haynsworth from the kamikaze attack on April 6, 1945. I think the reason you could not find them on the www.usshaynsworth.com web site was because those pictures were on a web site belonging to a shipmate that had served aboard Haynsworth at the time of the attack. He has since passed away and his web site, www.uss-haynsworth.com has been taken off line. If you are looking for any additional photo’s, I’m afraid I cannot help. I could possibly find some that were taken before and at the commissioning of the Haynsworth if you are interested). (Received 7/27/2013 from Marty Irons.)---- Jim,--Find enclosed a check to cover dues for membership in the Haynsworth Assoc. I look forward to meeting you in September at the Virginia (Herndon) gathering as well as talking more about my book about the Haynsworth. Regards, Marty. ******************************************************************************************* (Received 7/27/2013 from Paul Felci RD2 56-58 Saugus MA.) Hi Jim,--- Thank you for the Newsletters, they are great and I enjoy them. Sorry that I can’t make this years reunion due to Family commitments. Also, sorry that I totally forgot to send the 2013 dues, my (late) check is enclosed. //s// Haynsworth Shipmate, 56-58, --Paul Felci RD2 ******************************************************************************************* THE FOLLOWING IS AN E-MAIL I SENT TO AN ADDRESS I FOUND WHILE REVIEWING THE “DD700” SHIPMATE REGISTRY ON THE ‘TIN CAN SAILORS’ WEB SITE. I did not recognize it with a crew member that I have in my e-mail address book or in my shipmate mailing address list. (Sent 7/10/2013)

Hello,----My name is Jim Horn. I served aboard the USS Hayynsworth. I also belong to the Tin Can Sailors Association. I was reviewing the crew listing a few days ago and found there was an entry for Clifford, who served aboard in the 1953 era. I am the Newsletter Editor for the USS Haynsworth and I publish a 3X/year newsletter for Haynsworth Shipmates. My mailing list does not contain an address for Clifford and I would very much like to add him to my newsletter distribution list. I see from the entry in the Tin Can sailors that you are the Daughter of Clifford Sr. and Sister of Clifford Jr.). My file of all shipmates that served aboard Haynsworth (3500+) from June 1944 to 1970 shows Clifford J. Dingmon, and also the record shows him being onboard in 1953 but not when he left the ship. It also lists him as a Seaman. Would you please let me know the status of your father and brother. I don’t know which one served aboard Haynsworth. I would be pleased to add him to my Newsletter mailing list so he could get up to date on what his shipmates are doing. Thank you. Sincerely, Jim Horn Editor, USS Haynsworth Newsletter. ************************************************************************ July 10, 2013. The following was received from Kimberly Dingmon.---Hello Mr. Horn: My Father, Clifford Dingmon Sr. was aboard the Haynsworth. He passed away in 1995. My Brother, Clifford Dingmon Jr., served aboard the USS Enterprise, (CVN 65). (Continued on page 4).

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MAIL BAG December 2013 (Page 4) ( I responded on July 10, 2013.) ---Kimberly,---Thank you so much for your reply. Please accept, belatedly, my sincerest condolences for the loss of your Father. If I may ask, would you please let me know the date your Father passed away. At our Annual reunions we hold two Memorial Services to recognize those shipmates, whom we have been made aware of, that have passed away since our previous reunion. I also post that recognition in our Newsletter. This provides shipmate’s who may have served with and known as friends, will know that their shipmate has passed on. This year our formal Memorial will be held in the Chapel at the US Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland, by the Academy Chaplain. Your Father’s name will be included with those others that have passed on since last year’s reunion in Albany, New York. We would appreciate that information very much, Thank You. If you like, I you like, I will send the next issue of our E- newsletter to you which will have your Father’s name and service in our “TAPS” section. We also have a web site that will have the same recognition posted in the “TAPS” section. The web address is: www.usshaynsworth.com . //s// Jim Horn------Kimberly Dingmon responded July 15, 2013. Hello Mr. Horn, ----Thank you very much for including my Dad’s name in the E- Newsletter and TAPS. He was very proud of his service in the Navy and encouraged all my brothers to join the service as well, two of my brothers joined the Navy. I still recall a lot of his stories while aboard ship and am grateful he shared them with his children. Our dad passed away on October 8, 1995 in Mesa, Arizona. Thank you very much and I look forward to reading and sharing the E-Newsletter with my brothers and sisters. //s// Kimberly Dingmon ******************************************************************************************* (Rec’d. 7/1/2013 from Charles “Chick” Shedwill MM3 56-60, Sauk Village, IL) Hey Jim:----Want to thank you once again for doing such a great job. I’m late with my dues, again, and don’t think I paid last year. I hope this covers them. I also want to give a shout out to all who crewed the Haynsworth, Especially Circa 56-60. //s// Charles “Chick” Shedwill MM3.---(Ed. Note: Thanks Chick glad you enjoy the NL). *********************************************************************************** Rec’d 7/8/2013 from Mary Morrisroe. (Wife of John J. Morrisroe Jr., SOM3 44-45) Dear Mr. Horn,----My husband, John J. Morrisroe Jr., SOM3 of 20 Dowling Drive, Ridgefield, CT died on November 7, 2011. I thought I had notified you. Please discontinue the newsletter. Jack loved receiving it. Thank You. Sincerely, Mary Morrisroe----P.S. (In reference to the picture on page 14 of the April 2012 News- Letter. The picture of the 10 sailors are identified on the back of the picture Jack had. They are: TOP ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Edwin E. Maugel SOM3 44-45, Farmer, OH; Gerard C. Sonnenfeld, RDM3 44-45, Lancaster, NY; Charles A. Stoddard, SOM3 45-46 Craig, CO; Donald E. Leach, Mail3/c Pittsfield, MA; Robert J. Moore, SOM3 44-45 BOTTOM ROW L-R: John J. Morrisroe, SOM3 44-45(D: 11/7/2011) Ridgefield,CT; W.E. West, (could not locate him in any of my data bases); Thomas M. Murphy RDM3 44-45 Belmont, NH (D: 11/14/2002); Frank D. Potter, RDM2 44-46, Greenbelt, MD; J. Uylishek ??? (I cannot find this name in any of my databases). ************************************************************************************* (Rec’d July 10, 2013 from Linda Haynsworth Krueger, daughter of Commander Haynsworth for whom the USS Haynsworth was Christened.) Dear James,----I have wanted to order a Haynsworth License Plate Frame for a long time and have kept forgetting to order it. I enjoy the Haynsworth Newsletter so much even though I don’t really know many of the men. Just hearing their stories is enough! I am still so proud to have had a father for whom the Happy Haynsworth was named. The Reunions that I did attend were just delightful and I thoroughly enjoyed speaking at one of them. It was one of the most memorable days of my life to be able to celebrate the Haynsworth with you all. I would love to come to another Reunion, but the distance from the West to the East Coast is a bit prohibitive. Retirement is just wonderful. I am busier now than ever before. I don’t know how I ever found time to work! Thank you for your kindness and the great Newsletter. Respectfully,-----//s// Linda Haynsworth-Krueger *************************************************************************************** PUN---(A play on words). The fattest knight on King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. HEY, there’s MORE! See next page

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MAIL BAG (December, 2013) (Page 5) (Received, Aug. 3, 2013 from; Raymond J. Lavoie Sr., FN (R-Div) 53-54, Port St. Lucie Florida.)-----Hi Jim,----Please say ‘Hello’ to all my friends. (Also) My friend Raymond G. Wolf, I was with him 1953 to 1954.-----God Bless. (Please send me a new Hat). ******************************************************************************************* (Received July 6, 2013 from Kenneth J. Jenkins, CS2/c 51-54; Las Vegas, NV). ----- James, Enclosed are my dues and $10 for 5 chances on the reunion clock. Keep up the good work and have the reunion out this way before I am unable to attend any longer. (Ed. Note: I may be wrong but I think Ken is suggesting that a shipmate (western), host a reunion)? //s// FTMC Ken Jenkins, USN (Ret.) ******************************************************************************************* (Received, July 14, 2013 from; Bruce W. Baxter, GMSn 56-58; Beaumont, Texas. [email protected] ) Dear Jim,----Thank you for all you do to make our reunion such a great success. Bruce and I look forward to seeing you and the rest of the group this year.----Best regards to you and Chris. //s// Jeannie and Bruce (Ed. Note: Thank you for the wonderful card on which you wrote your note above. I appreciate the Psalm 129:8) ******************************************************************************************** (Received, July 16, 2013 from Christian Pankake, PN1 50-52; Austin, PA).-----Jim,-----Enclosed are Chris’s dues for this year. We will not be able to attend this year’s reunion. Hope to go next year if all is well. Sorry we can’t make it this year. //s// Janet and Chris ******************************************************************************************** (Received July 6, 2013 from; Andrew A. DeJoy, Sn 52-56, Staten Island, NY).----- Hi James,-----I am Andrew DeJoy from the USS Haynsworth DD700. I was in the Korean War from 1952 to 1953 with the Haynsworth. Raymond G. Wolf (BT3) was our Boatswains Mate at that time. I believe he also made the World Cruise with us. Now I am 80 years old and still remember the good times we had on the Haynsworth. By the way Wolf, remember Harry Sacco (SA 52-??), well he passed away about 2 years ago. By the way Horn, please let me know how much the dues are. Thank You, Andrew DeJoy P.S. Wolf, I will be married 57 years Nov. 17, 2013. I’m so sorry I can’t make the reunion. Someday, maybe they will have it closer to NY. (Sorry) ********************************************************************************************* Rec’d. July 2, 2013 from Pete (Handsome Harry) Kauffman, EM3 60-63 [email protected] ) Royal Oak, MI. Enclosed is a check for dues and a T-Shirt. I apologize for being late in dues payment. I really enjoy the Newsletter. It’s very exciting to read what the guys who served on the HAYNSWORTH have to say about the crew.-----I’m sorry I can’t attend the reunion. We have to many things going on this year. Maybe next year we can attend.-----I had a conversation with Wayne Wegan, MM2 60-63, who served on the ship the same time I did. It was really nice to talk to him and remember the things that happened while we served. I still remember installing the Med lights when we docked in France. Such fun we never had.-----I hope the reunion goes OK. Keep up the good work. (Ed. Note: Hey Handsome Harry, thanks for the letter and send me some stories of FUN! Sounds like you may have some good stories in memory!) Pete signed off: Yours truly, Pete Kauffman ********************************************************************************************* (Rec’d July 16, 2013 from Mrs. Marilyn Robicheau: (Harold j. Robicheau S1/c 48’-50 Farmington, NH). Dear Mr. Horn,-----I am the wife (53 yrs.) of Harold J. Robicheau. I am very sad to say he passed away on July 11, 2013.-----He was very proud of his time on the Haynsworth and constantly told stories of his adventures while assigned to her.----Would you please list his name in the Newsletter under ‘TAPs’? Thank you, //s// Marilyn Robicheau (Consider it done Marilyn. Harold will be remembered at our reunion this year in Herndon, Virginia and at our Memorial Service at the US Naval Academy). ********************************************************************************************* More ‘PUN’s. “I thought I saw an Eye-doctor on an Alaskan Island, but it turned put to be optical Aleutian.” “She was only a whiskey-maker, but he loved her still.” Here’s another “A backward poet writes inverse”. Want more? OK. “No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationary!” Now we’re getting into it. “A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.” “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana”. “I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me”. “If you jumped of the bridge in Paris, you’d be in Seine”. “Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.” “Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and say’s ‘Dam!’ A person sent ten puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (December, 2013) ( Page 6) (Received 8/27/13 f/ Don C. Baker, EN3 11/56 to 5/58) (Editors note: I found Don’s name and e-mail address on the “Tin Can Sailors” web site) Jim,-----I was Don baker EN3 Reserve. Looks like I just missed you. ( your humble Editor reported aboard Haynsworth in August 58). I left to shore duty just before the next Med cruise in 1958. They did not want to discharge me from the Med in October. Yes, I would like to receive the “Happy H” newsletters, sign me up. Also, I would like to receive back ewsletters and the e-newsletters, any and/or all. You have my e-mail address, it is [email protected] . My postal address is: Don C. Baker---12461 Larimer Ave., North Huntingdon, PA 15642-1345. ********************************************************************************** (Rec’d July 16, 2013 f/ J.J. Willis, ETCS 62-63, USN Ret. I also found John’s info on the TCS web site) Greetings, Jim,----- It is good to hear from a former crew member on the Haynsworth. Looking back over my naval career, I sometimes wonder if I should have stayed a Tin Can Sailor, as I believe I ejoyed it more than ay of the other types ships I was on. I would be interested in receiving your newsletter by e-mail, but I have no interest in receiving it by snail mail as I still travel a bit and it would have to be forwarded as often as not, which might make it old news by the time I got it. Thanks for contacting me. FW & FS------(John) J.J. Willis, ETCS, USN (Ret.) *********************************************************************************** (Received Nov. 1, 2013 f/ Sherry Stuard, (wife of Vernon A. Stuard GM2 54-55 [Deceased, 08/17/2008) Jim,------The Reunion was fantastic. It was so great to see all of my old friends and it was a privilege to make new friends. My brother, Bob and his wife Margaret, enjoyed every minute too. I didn’t think I would ever want to go again, but seeing everyone makes me want to go back more than ever. I will always have a great love for all of these folke and you cannot imagine how I have missed not being able to go. I am sorry that those that used to go do not attend anymore. I know that there are others besides the men that have died that used to attend. My thanks to all that treated me so special.------Sherry (Editors note: Vernon was President of the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee from 2002 to 2006). ************************************************************************************* (Rec’d Aug. 19, 2013 from Wayne Swaylik, MM3 61-63 Edison, NJ [email protected] ) Hi Jim,------I had some bad news yesterday when I tried to call Larry Shepherd, IC3 60-63. Larry passed away in 2001 of a massive heart attack. I spoke to his middle daughter and expressed my sorrow that he was gone. The Marshalltown, Iowa library is going to send me a copy of his obituary, if they can locate it, and I’ll send you a copy when I get it. Larry was born and raised in Marshalltown, IA and lived there all his life. He would have been 72 this year if he had lived. He was survived by a wife and three daughters. I believe he was buried in Marshalltown. I am not sure how many grand kids he had. He was a good friend and shipmate and he will be missed. As I get more information I’ll pass it on so he can be added to our “TAPS” list. Wayne Swaylik MM3---(Ed.note, Larry’s passing has been noted in the “TAPS Record and he was included in the 2013 memorial service(s) at the US Naval Academy Chapel and also at the Reunion Banquet.) ************************************************************************************* (Rec’d July 17, 2013 from Nick Onelli (Ed. Note: son of Nicolo Onelli, MM3 45-48) (Editor note: This letter was in response to my inquiry concerning the post office return of the July 2013 NL sent to Nicolo) Hello Mr. Horn,----- My father passed away on Dec 10, 2012. His rank at time of discharge (1948) was MM3/c. Speaking on behalf of my Dad and the rest of the family, “Thank You”.--- //s// Nick J. Onelli ************************************************************************************** (rec’d 10/2/2013 from Tom and Mary Scott, FC2 44-46 Loveland, Colorado [email protected] ) Jim:----- We thank Christy and you for your planning and managing the 2013 Reunion. We appreciated the various sites, all of which were interesting, informative and entertaining. It was enjoyable for us to meet and interact with those who usually attend. Thanks again , and have continued success. //s// Tom and Mary Scott *************************************************************************************** Quotes from Will Rogers: “The taxpayers are sending congressmen on expensive trips abroad. It might be worth it except they keep coming back. “Always drink upstream from the herd.” LOOK for MORE from Will.

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(Rec’d 10/2/2013 from Marty Irons and Ann McAllister Irons Newburg, NY [email protected] ) Jim,-----Thank you very much to all the great sailors of the Haynsworth and their families for welcoming us to their reunion! Ann and I had a great time and were able to gather many interesting tales of the Haynsworth in WWII. The entertainer was terrific and the ceremonies were very moving. Being able to sit and talk with Tom Scott, (FC2) 44-46, and shipmate of Ann’s father, John A. McAllister (RM3 44-46) [D: 11/11/1992], was the highlight. I’ll be busy this fall adding all the collected (material) into my book about the Haynsworth in WWII.----- Warm regards to all,----//s// Marty Irons and Ann McAllister Irons ************************************************************************************* (Received 10/1/2013 from Gus Scutari, FC1 44-45. Syosset, NY (Ed. Note: Gus had to leave the reunion early due to a medical condition. We are all very happy to hear from him that all is well.) Jim, ----- Thank you for everything you do! Fran,me and Artie (Gus’s nephew) enjoyed Annapolis and the boat trip. I will keep in touch by phone. Best regards to you and your wife. Hope to see you next year! //s// Gus and Fran *********************************************************************************** (Rec’d 11/1/2013 from Henry S. Domeracki (Capt. USN Ret.), great nephew of Henry B. Michalak, SN 44-45 [Died: 8/11/1992]) Dear Mr. Horn,----- Enclosed are some additional pictures that I fond. Some of the pictures are of the ships crew and some are of the ship going through the Panama Canal. Please share these with your friends and shipmates.-----Thanks, //s// Hank (Austin, Texas) ************************************************************************************** (Rec’d Nov. 5, 2013 from Phillip Goldstien, GM2 44-45, Del Ray Beach, FL [email protected] ) Jim, just to notify you, my name is Phillip Goldstien GM 2nd Class. Served aboard the ‘HAPPY HAYSWORTH’, 1944-1945. I am a ‘Planker”. Coming this January 18 I will be 95 yrs young and still counting. Happy Birthday to A.C. and many more. Smooth Sailing to all aboard,----//s// Goldie (Editors note:- Goldie is responding to the e-mail I sent to all shipmates concerning the 95th Birthday of A.C. Pickens F1/c.) *************************************************************************************** (Rec’d Aug. 26, 2013 from Helen Fretwell, daughter of Horace R. (Bud) Fretwell S1/c 45-46) Hi James, I am Bud Fretwells daughter. Mom asked me to e-mail her letter to you yesterday. I told her I would be happy to do so.-----My father and mother have great memories of the times they spent with everyone durind Dad’s service and during all the years post service. I have heard so many great stories and have been through all the pictures. Surely, that was an adventurous and great time in his life. The friendships he made lasted his lifetime. How wonderful is that! Thank you for your response and the posting in the next ‘TAPS’. Regards, //s// Helen Fretwell [email protected] (Ed. Note. Below is the letter Helens Mother wanted sent.) This letter is to otify you that my husband, Horace (Bud) Fretwell- years 1945 – 1946 S1/c – passed away December 30, 2012 at the age of 85. He was very young, just out of high School, when he served on the HAYNSWORTH. We were married in 1950 after he was out of the Navy but still in the reserves.-----His unit was recalled during the Korean War and he was sent to Morroco for 13 months as a radio operator. He has so many pictures of the Haynsworth and it’s crew. He loved to talk about his experiences aboard ship. We attended the Chattanooga reunion, (1995). What a great time we had. I have enjoyed the newsletter also. Please include his name in the “TAPS” section of the newsletter. Thank you,----//s// Martha C. Fretwell ********************************************************************************* More Quotes of Will Rogers “ I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts” Will Rogers “If you don’t learn to laugh at trouble, you won’t have anything to laugh at when you get old” “Never Squat With Your Spurs On….!”….Will Rogers “People only learn through two things…One is reading and the other is association with smarter people.” WILL ROGERS (Will died in a 1935 plane crash)

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MAIL BAG December 2013 (page 8)

LETTER: The Remembered and the ‘Un-Remembered’ The following letter was written by shipmate Louie Clark, 44-45 SK1/c and posted in the Madison Journal- Today, on Monday, May 30 2011. Dear Editor,------Today my son Jeff replaced my old flag with a new one. He and the family know firsthand how much I appreciate what our flag stands for. The first flag and a tall pole were installed by my brother. Robert, and his wife, Robbie, for my birthday.---- Seeing the newly-flown flag waving in the breeze reminded me of an unforgettable incident in WWII and about two unforgettable shipmates aboard our ship, the USS Haynsworth DD 700. The Haynsworth was a fighting and proud destroyer with about 350 men aboard. The day was April 6, 1945. I was drafted, like others, when I was only 18 years old. We had already been in several engagements, including Formosa (now Taiwan), Iwo Jima, Luzon, and several other islands in the Pacific. The Japanese sent about 700 kamikaze (suicide) planes after our Third Fleet which was headed by Admiral “Bull” Halsey. We had already shot down one enemy plane when an enemy twin engine plane dived into our bridge killing 12 instantly and wounding many others.---- Our ship lay dead in the water and was on fire from mid-ship forward. The Japanese pilot was killed and thrown out on the deck. Part of the plane that dived onto the bridge went on down into the galley. Everything on the Bridge was gone, including our flag. ---- Even though we were on fire, these two un-remembered shipmates climbed up there and tied the remains of our flag with a small piece of line. They let the enemy know that our flag was still there. Did they receive medals for this heroic act? To my knowledge, no. ---- Three days after we were hit, we were detached and sent to More Island, CA, for repairs. I was honored to be on a flight with two of the three men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima. We sat at the rear of the plane and discussed recent battles. I sat with the sailor, James Bradley, whose son later found his memoir and wrote “Flags of our Fathers,” which was later made into a movie starring clint Eastwood. Ira Hayes, the third one who raised the flag on Iwo Jima, did not make the flight. ---- Seeing the newly-installed flag at our home reminded me that three men were honored by the President and others when they raised the flag on Iwo Jima and rightly so. These three are remembered. The two that raised the flag on the Haynsworth are the un-remembered. They wanted the world to know what the true meaning of our flag stands for and were willing to die for it. I saw them go through the smoke and fire and replace it. Please keep in mind that the present generation in Japan was not involved in the World War II fiasco. We need to pray for them in their suffering and extend help, not hate in their time of need.---- And what can each of us do today?---- The least of all, but most important, is to remember the un-remembered.

Sincerely, Louie Clark (Editors note: Thanks Louie for sharing. Jim ) ********************************************************************************* Received; Nov. 11, 2013, from Marty Irons, Fair Haven, VT [email protected] . (Ed. Note: Marty is writing a book on the Haynsworth focusing on the WWII years. If any WWII veteran has a story or stories from this era and would share them with Marty we would be very much appreciative of it. You can send directly to Marty or to me and I will see that it will get to Marty. Thanks. Jim )

Jim,----- As always, the July newsletter was great! Could you forward me a copy of the photo of the ‘piston’ shown in the newsletter?-----Spent this weekend talking to A.C. Pickens sons, AC(jr) and Steve. Great tales were passed from their Dad. I hope to track down a few more families this evening, (Loren Morrissey and Viola Aandahl) as well as Ralph Aakhus. ----Looking forward to the next newsletter. Is there still time to get a letter published in it?-----A salute from this soldier to you on Veteran’s day. Job well done.

Marty ********************************************************************************** MORE “PUNOSGRAPHY”----Broken Pencils are ‘Pointless’! More? I tried to catch some fog, but I MIST. “ I used to be a Banker, but then I Lost Interest!”; I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx.

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Business Meeting Minutes for 28 September 2013 – Herndon, VA

Reunion president Harvey bailey called the meeting to order at 1500 with 17 shipmates present.

1: Approval of previous meeting minutes of 9/22/2012 Motion to approve made and seconded. Motion Carried. 2: Nomination for upcoming vacant offices as of 31 December 2013 were made and seconded. For Director: (3 yr. term) – R. Gordon Wolf – 3rd term. Elected: unanimously. Newsletter Editor: (no term limit)) – This is a voluntary versus elected position. Jim Horn: Due to the outstanding job he has done for the last 5 years (agreed by all) was “Volunteered” by acclamation of all hands, save his own. Jim accepted the position.

3: Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer presented the Interim Financial Report for 6/30/2013 to 9/22/2013. The report showed a balance of $18,636.03 as of 9/22/2013. Some reunion bills ot paid (as of meeting date). Motion: To accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented: Motion carried unanimously.

4: New Business: Jim Horn volunteered to host the 2014 Reunion. Possible locations: Baton Rouge, LA, Niagara Falls, NY, Rapid City, SD; and Battleship Cove, MA was also mentioned at the meeting. Rapid City, SD was all but ruled out because of the extensive walking at Mt. Rushmore and the stamina that it requires. Easy access and little walking are desirable. The possibility of limiting the reunion to 3 days vs. 4 days (less cost) was discussed. It was decided to keep it as is, 4 days.

The president thanked David Oberholzer for his work of sending condolence cards to the bereaved Families of fallen shipmates.

Motion to adjourn the business meeting was made and seconded. Motion carried. President Harvey Bailey adjourned the meeting at 1547.

Respectfully submitted,

David J. Oberholzer, For Jim Murphy - Secretary

USS Haynsworth Newsletter (page 10) Memories from the 2013 Reunion Thanks to all the contributors’ (This page, courtesy of Jack Henline SK3 59-61) Entering into the US Naval Academy L-R Regina Neff, Geraldine Lewis, and Bernetta Schreffler

*********************************************************************** Chapel Main Altar, Jesus walking on the water. Stained glass window of Saint Michael, the Arch Angel

*************************************************************************************************************** Our first stop on our touring of the UA Naval Academy was to the beautiful Chapel to hold our annual Memorial Memorial Service in which we honor the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives on that fateful day of April 6, 1945 when the USS HAYNSWORTH was attacked by Kamikaze aircraft in the Battle of Okinawa. Shipmates lost on that day were: MMFn, Barton M. Campbell (OH); GM2, Walter DeLoach (GA); RM3,J.R. Dyer ; RM2, Arthur A. Goyer; SM3, Clifford Hoeb (MO); RM2, B.R. Holiman; SN John F. Knott; SN William R. Kubena; QM3, Joseph P. Lenihan (NY); SN Robert D. Matchat (NY); SN Hobart McLaughlin (ME); and S1/c Earnest W. Satterly (NY). May they rest in PEACE.

Also included in our memorial Service were the eighteen,(18), shipmates, who we were made aware of, as having passed away since our 2012 Reunion. Their passing ranged from 1992 to 2013. Our deepest appreciation goes out to the Staff at the US Naval Academy who were so kind as to provide Navy Chaplain, Commander Cash, an organist and Navy Bugler. Bravo Z.

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If any shipmate wishes to subscribe to the TCS and cannot print this, let me know and I will send a application to you.

Dear Shipmates/Family and Friends,-----I have previosly mentioned the “TIN CAN SAILOR” Newspaper and the benefits of subscribing to the TCS newspaper. One benefit I have taken advantage of over the past years is to present my membership card to the admissions office of many “HISTORIC FLEET” ships and Museum sites in our travels around the country over the years. Most sites allow free or highly discounted admission for the member and guest. The newspaper is generaly 40 to 50 pages and full of stories of past and current Navy ships plus many “MAIL BAG” entries from shipmates across the country. A Haynsworth shipmate had a letter published two or three years ago which I published in a Haynsworth Newsletter. There are also opportunities for shipmates or the general public to participate in volunteering for maintenance of ships in the “Historic Fleet” if you happen to live close to one. (I wish I did). So, in closing, I highly recommend this worthwhile newspaper. The extract below was added because I frequently receive inquiries from shipmates looking for information on a friend who served aboard with them, and with my limited resources I cannot provide current information on some. Jim, Editor.

TCS Locator service is a little expensive but you do get your money back if they can’t find your search.

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Chris And I were honored to be in attendence at the Christening event of the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN-78 (page 13)

****************************************************************************************** USS GERALD R. FORD CVN-78, AS SHE LOOKED AT CHRISTENING NOV. 9, 2013

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Thursday, 9/26/2013 tour of Annapolis and State of Maryland Senate Chamber United States Naval Academy

********************************************************************************************** US Naval Academy, Bancroft Hall Boat tour of Annapolis Harbor/Severn River Noon Formation Excellent view of USNA and the many training ships.

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MORE 2013 REUNION PHOTOS Opening Ceremony, Posting the Colors. ‘Happy Hour’ Camaraderie before banquet. American Legion Color Guard, Herndon, VA Bruce Baxter, David Oberholzer, Bill Neff, Gordon Wolf, and Jack Gross

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Harvey Bailey, current President, USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee. TOMB of the UNKNOWN’s

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REUNION OFFICERS NEWSLETTER BOARD MEMBERS (3) (P-2) PRESIDENT EDITOR Harvey N. Bailey (60-62 RD3) James F. Horn (58-60 RD3) Jack L. Gross (’62-’64 EM1/c) 6601 Chestnut Grove Highway 2 Surrey Court 206 S.W. 24th Street Luthersburg, PA 15848-5014 Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 Oak Grove, MO 64075-8300 (814) 583-7535 (717) 263-8090 (816) 690-8778 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SECRETARY WEB MASTER James T. Schreffler (’56-’59 BT3/c) James M. Murphy (57-60 SM3) Howard R. Doble (50-52 FN) 6921 Somerset Street 1545 14th Court 4081 Section House Road # R Harrisburg, PA 17111-5251 Vero Beach, FL 32960-3609 Hickory, NC 28601-9393 [email protected] (772) 562-3524 (828) 256-8128 [email protected] www.usshaynsworth.com Raymond G. Wolf (’50-’54 BM2) [email protected] 7800 West Vern Drive TREASURER Muncie, IN 47302-8820 James F. Horn (58-60 RD3) SHIP’s STORE CLERK (765) 759-9547 2 Surrey Court [email protected] Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 James F. Horn (58-60 RD3) (717) 263-8090 (cell) 717-377-2843 (same as Treasurer) [email protected]

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TAPS (Made known to us since July, 2013 issue) Name Rate/Rank Time Aboard City/State Date of Passing WOODWARD, WILLIAM P. SN 1950 to 1952 Kannapolis, North Carolina December 8, 2012 STAMBAUGH, LLOYD EM3/c 1944 to 1945 Spring Hill, Florida November 26, 2012 BRUSO, FRANK E. SN 1945 to ???? Denver, Colorado November 6, 2006 DINGMON, CLIFFORD J. (Jr.) SN 1953 to ???? Mesa, Arizona October 8, 1995 ONELLI, NICOLO (NICK) MM3 1945 to 1948 Berkeley Hts, New Jersey December 10, 2012 ROBICHEAU, HAROLD J. SN 1948 t0 1950 Farmington, New Hampshire July 11, 2013 McALLISTER, JOHN J. RM3 1944 to 1946 Newburgh, New York November 11, 1992 SHEPHERD, LAWRENCE T. IC3 1960 to 1962 Marshalltown, Iowa Unknown 2001 WOLLMAN, FRED T. RD2 1953 to 1955 Trenton, New Jersey May 5, 2013 LECHNER, CHARLES W. SN 1944 to 1945 Ansonia, Connecticut January 31, 2009 YOUNG, GLENN C. SN 1953 to 1955 Three Lakes, Wisconsin October 13, 2013 FRETWELL, HORACE R. (Bud) S1/c 1945 to 1946 Jacksonville, Florida December 30, 2012 COMPTON, WOODIE R. ME3 1948 to 1950 Waterbury, Conneticut August 17, 2013

NEWSLETTER EDITOR and TREASURER NOTES First I would like to thank all you shipmates for sending in your letters, stories, and pictures. It takes a lot of input from all of you to fill the pages of “your” Haynsworth newsletter. I look forward to continuing to receive any and all correspondence from the Crew/ Family and Friends. I know there must be many memories that touch you, and the shipmates that served with you at the same time, that have not as yet been published. Please continue to send in your memories, Thank you. As for shipmates that have an e-mail address, but have never received any e-mail correspondence from me means that you have never informed me of your address. Please, if you have E-mail let me know even if you still want the printed newsletter. Thank you, Editor. Treasurer’s Notes: A three year comparison on total dues receipts versus number of dues payers, average per payer: Year: Number of Dues Payers: Total Dues Income: Average Amount per dues payer 2011 124 $ 3063.00 $ 24.70 2012 99 $ 2560.00 $ 25.86 2013 (as of Nov. 30) 81 $ 2223.00 $ 27.44 Chart shows that while # of payers and Income are declining, the average amount per payer is increasing.

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USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 FOUL WEATHER JACKET RAFFLE/PURCHASE Lettering is embroidered, not stenciled. Includes DD-700 Patch sewn on right. Jacket is Official issue. Your name, (as you want it), will be personalized above the left pocket. Cost of raffle ticket is $5.00 ea. and will be drawn after 38 more tickets are sold. Cost to purchase a jacket is $300.00, ($30.00 is returned to our organization). You need not be present at reunion to win. Winner will be contacted for size and personalization, and shipping information. Please fill in below. NAME:______Circle Size: Only Med. Lrg. and XL sizes available ADDRESS:______Indicate name to be embroidered above left pocket, (Include rank/rate if desired) CITY:______ZIP:______(X)______****************************************************************************** Please indicate ‘eggs’ or no ‘eggs on your order or raffle ticket purchase.

DD-700 BALL CAP: 1 Chance: $0.25 LICENCE PLATE FRAME: 1 Chance $0.25 Number of Chances:______(circle,eggs or no eggs) Number of hances:______TOTAL for CAP: $______TOTAL for FRAME: $______Purchase Price: $11.00 (Includes Shipping). Purchase Price: $13.00 (Includes Shipping). *************************************************************************************** SEND ALL REQUESTS FOR THESE RAFFLES TO ADDRESS BELOW Back by popular demand is the 2014 Reunion Clock. This clock was enthusiastically hailed when first shown in the December 2011 Newsletter. It is 20”H X 16”W. The “Americana” plays 18 tunes and 6 Christmas melodies. The clock also has a light sensor so after dark the music will not play. On the hour, the clock face opens up and reveals a revolving patriotic display. There is an open window at the bottom revealing a pendulum. To cover cost, 150 tickets at $2 ea. Needs sold. Mail money for tickets (amount + number) to: James F. Horn [email protected] 2 Surrey Court (717) 263-8090

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FINANCIAL REPORT for 3rd Quarter, 7/1/2013 to 9/30/2013

Balance forward from 2nd Quarter Financial Report, July 30, 2013------$ 16,904.91

INCOME from: July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013

Dues: (30) Shipmates------$ 820.00 Ship Store Sales, (mail-in)------$ 84.00 Raffle’s: (FWJ, Hats, LPF, Clock)------$ 154.00 2013 Reunion Reservations, (21)------$ 7844.00 Reimburse overpayment on tour bus invoice:------$ 3.96 Cash from reunion (silent auction/raffle’s/ ship store sales etc.$ 1252.00

TOTAL INCOME: July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013----$ 10,157.96

EXPENSES from: July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013------$ 7174.84 See next page for details (page 2 of 2 )

2nd Quarter 2013 Bal. plus Income, 7/1/2013 to 9/30/2013--$27,062.87

Minus Expenses, July 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013.------$ 7,174.84 = $19,888.03

Bank Balance on September 30, 2013------$19,888.03

Respectfully Submitted, //s// James F. Horn, Treasurer 2 Surrey court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 (717) 263-8090 [email protected]

USS Haynsworth Newsletter (page 2 of 2 ) 3rd QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT, 7/1/2013 to 9/30/2013

Detailed Expenses For full details see ‘Receipts Binder’. File No. in Receipts Binder. Amount Description D-183------$ 264.00------Stamps for July 2013 Newsletter. D-184------$ 37.37------Mail Ship store items. D-185------$ 31.26------5000 seals for Newsletter. D-186------$ 25.00------2013 Reunion Banner, Panel D-187------$ 403.96---Down Pmt. On Bus for Annapolis and Nat. Air/Space Museum. D-188------$ 152.85------Re-stock DD-700 Hats, (24). D-189------$ 193.79------Printer Ink for Newsletter, and Reunion Supplies. D-190------$ 406.54------Print and ship 7/2013 Newsletter. D-193------$ 96.00------2 ea. DD-700 Printer Plates. ($45 ea.+ ship) D-195------$ 243.38------Professional Framing of ‘printer plates’. D-196------$ 1,549.00------Final Payment for Annapolis and US Naval Academy Tour. D-197------$ 200,00------Down Payment for Wash. D.C. Grand Tour. D-199------$ 19.96------Mail Ship Store items. D-200------$ 50.43---Picture & Framing of Presidents Picture.’Independence Fund’ D-202------$ 68.30------50 ea. 2013 Reunion buttons/hat pins. D-203------$ 1,761.00------Final payment for Wash. D.C. ‘Grand Tour’. D-204------$ 956.00------Final payment for Bus to Annapolis. D-205------$ 718.00------Final Payment for Bus to Smithsonian Air/Space Museum.

TOTAL:------$ 7,174.84 which = expenses on page 1.

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REUNION CLOCK: Kenneth J. Jenkins, CS2 51-53. Ken mailed in purchase and lives in Las Vegas, NV. LICENCE PLATE FRAME: Harvey N. Bailey, RD3 60-62 (Present) Luthersburg, PA. HAYNSWORTH HAT: AMY Wolf, (daughter, Gordon and Darlene Wolf. BM2 50-54 Muncie, IN. 50/50 (Total $114.00): Jack Gross, EM3 62-64 (Present) Oak Grove, MO. Won $67.00. ONE FREE NIGHT At HOTEL: Courtesy of Crowne Plaza-Dulles. Bill Neff, EM3 53-56 Pittsburg, PA. Jack Henline, SK3 59-61 Gibonsburg, OH. Ron Jones, SN 57-60 Baltimore, MD. 1-Year Subscription to TCS Paper: Harvey N. Bailey, RD3 60-62 Luthersburg, PA. Tin Can Sailors $5 coupons (2): Margaret Boone,(Sherry Stuards sister-in-law) and David Oberholzer. SILENT AUCTION DD-700 Printer Plate(2). Regina Neff, $180, Christy Keeling, $200. Table Runner: Dot Morris $25; Navy Stepping- Stone: Regina Neff $11; Scarf: Sandy Bailey $16; Afghan: Bernetta Schreffler $20; Afghan: Darlene Wolf $20; DD700 Blanket Throw: Tom Morris $40; G.I. Joe(un opened box), Sandy Bailey $15; Navy Throw: Dot Morris $25; Navy- Book: Tom Morris $20; 5 Living Presidents Signatures: Tom Morris, $65; The following items were auctioned but no winning price was documented. ‘Coasters’: Christy Keeling; Navy LPF: Harvey bailey; Quilt: Tom Morris; Wounded Warrior’s LPF: Jack- Henline; Historic Ship Naval Visitors Guide: Jack Henline; Old Salt Plaque: Bill Neff. end

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MAIL BAG ( Rec’d 9/6/2013 from Marvin A. Timm, RMSn 48-49, Cambridge, MN.) Jim,-----Don’t know about my dues. Please send me one ‘USS Haynnsworth” patch, (embroidered, 5” Dia). Remaining 45,__ to my dues. If ay is left over, put it in the Haynsworth ‘Till”.----//s// Marv P.S. Last news Letter was excellent. Loved the “KILROY”. (Ed. Note: Thanks Marv. KILROY was a big hit!) ******************************************************************************** (Rec’d Sept. 17, 2013 from Mary Nelson daughter of Fred W. Wollman RD2 53-55, Trenton, NJ) My Father, Fred (W) Wollman, passed away on May 5, 2013. He spoke often about what a great time he had while serving in the Navy on board the USS Haynsworth. I noticed in the newsletter you send out a section for TAPS with those members who have passed. Can you send us the next newsletter and then after that, please remove Fred from the mailing list.-----Thanks, //s// Mary Ellen Nelson (Ed. Note: We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father Fred. Yes, I will send the next issue.) ********************************************************************************** (rec’d 10/15/2013 from Judy Young/Craig Young Champlin, MN) Mr Horn,-----I regret to inform you of my Fathers passing on Oct. 13, (2013). My Fathers experiences, related to us, will forever be imbedded in our minds. The world cruise, the collision with another ship,(USS Ault DD698) during maneuvers and a reconnaissance mission he took part in were some of his memories. He will be dearly missed. //s// Craig Young----(Ed. Note: Glen C. Young was a Seaman and served aboard from 53-55. ) ******************************************************************************** I received this letter from “The Independence Fund” Pensacola Florida. (July 4, 2013) A little background information on this “Fund” is in order. The Independence Fund was established as a non-profit organization to purchase and provide, at no cost, highly mobile “TRAK CHAIRS” to veterans who have suffered loss of limb or limbs to enable them to participate as much as possible in normal activities that we all enjoy. Through the help of Bill O’reilly of Fox News, he commissioned a photograph of all five living presidents and the presidents signed, I think two of the photo’s, which were then auctioned off with the two highest bidders receiving a siged photo by all five presidents. I think the highest bid for one of the two was $10,000.00. O’reilly then had printed copies made available to the public for $25.00. It is to my understanding that to date enough were sold to provide an additional three Trak chairs to wounded veterans. Each at a cost of $15,000.00 each. To this end I purchased a copy for the $25.00 and had it framed. I put it up in the ‘Silent Auction’ at the banquet and it went to Tom Morris, (SFP3 61-63) for $65.00.

July 4, 2013 Dear USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee, On behalf of the Independence Fund, a 501(c )3 non-profit organization, and the many Veterans we support, I wish to thank you for your recent donation in the amount of $25.00. Your donation will assist in funding an ‘Action Track Chair’ for a severly injured Veteran. No goods or services were exchanged. It is the support from people like you that ensures Today’s veterans feel appreciated, not forgotten, ands for this we cannot thank you enough.

We would greatly appreciate your continued support. If you have any questions, concerns, or Care to discuss the ‘Independence Fund’, please call me anytime at (434) 409-0506.

Sincerely, The Independence Fund //s// Steven Danyluk 290 Callaway Avenue [email protected] Pensacola, FL 32505

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Contributed by Jerry Sonnenfeld, RDM3 44-45 and Edwin (Ed) Maugel, SOM3 44-45. A trip back in Time!

Thanks Jerry and Ed!(Ohio)

USS Haynsworth Newsletter USS HAYNSWORTH, DD-700 MEMORIAL SERVICE THURSDAY, September 26, 2013 UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND  Welcome Shipmates and Guests (President, Harvey Bailey)  Invocation (Chaplain Carey Cash)  Pledge of allegiance (All)  Organist Accompanist, “God Bless America”. (All invited to sing, lyrics attached)  Organist Accompanist, “NAVY HYMN”. (All invited to sing, lyrics attached)  Reading of KIA’s April, 6 1945 in the Battle for OKINAWA. (Ring Bell after each Name) CAMPBELL, BARTON M. ------Radioman, Chief De LOACH, WALTER------Gunners Mate 2nd Class DYER, J.R. ------Radioman 3rd Class GOYER, ARTHUR A. ------Radioman 2nd Class HOEB, CLIFFORD------Signalman 3rd Class HOLIMAN, B. R. ------Radioman 2nd Class KNOTT, JOHN F------Seaman KUBENA, WILLIAM R. ------Seaman LENIHAN, JOSEPH P. ------Quartermaster 3rd Class MATCHAT, ROBERT D. ------Seaman Mc LAUGHLIN, HOBART------Seaman SATTERLY, EARNEST W. ------Seaman 1st Class

In Remembrance of 18 Shipmates (made known to us) since the 2012 Reunion.

ESKELINEN, OSSI T.------(57-60)------Radioman Third Class------September 09, 2012 CLAYTON, WILLIAM L.---(54-58)------Fire Control Technician, SN---September 26, 2012 MICHALAK, HENRY B.----(44-45)------Seaman------April 11, 1992 WYCHE, JACKSON G.------(61-66)------Boatswain Mate Second Class-October 14, 2011 KOVAR, DAVID L.------(59-60)------Ensign------January 07, 2013 KITTRELL, JACK C.------(68-69)------Captain------September 04, 2012 CLARKE, ROBERT S.------(44-46)---Torpedomans Mate Second Class February 26, 2013 HILKER, RICHARD B.------(44-45)------Sonarman Third Class------July 11, 2010 TICE, LEROY EDWARD----(50-52)------Boatswains Mate First Class---January 5, 1994 WOODARD, WILLIAM P.--(50-52)------Seaman------December 8, 2012 STAMBAUGH, LLOYD------(44-45)------Electricians Mate Third Class-November 26, 2012 BRUSO, FRANK E.------(45- ??)------Seaman------November 6, 2006 DINGMON, CLIFFORD J. sr.-(53-??)-----Seaman------October 8, 1995 ONELLI, NICOLO (NICK)-----(45-48)-----Machinist Mate Third Class—December 10, 2012 ROBICHEAU, HAROLD J.----(48-50)-----Seaman------July 11, 2013 McALLISTER, JOHN------(44-46)---- Radioman, Third Class------November 11, 1992 SHEPHARD, LAWRENCE T.-(60-62)--Interior Communications, IC3--- ? ? ? ?? 2001 WOLLMAN, FRED W.------(53-55)-----Radarman Second Class------May 5 2013

BUGLER, PLAY TAPS

BENEDICTION, CHAPLAIN CASH

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This document was sent to me by Marty Irons with the question as to what type of document it is. As all of you know by now, Marty is writing a book on the WWII years of the USS HAYNSWORTH. This document covers the period of 30 December 1944 to 9 April 1945. The heading appears to be a standard heading for a blank document in that the first entry is an open underlined space. In this document the blank underlined space is filled in with the number 55. It would be of my opinion that ay yeoman out there might have the correct answer. So, we seek the help of shipmates to identify the type document this is and who generater the narrative. Send answers to me, newsletter editor, Thank You.

USS Haynsworth Newsletter E-NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE L-R Carl, Miranda, Helen, Gordon, Christy, Darlene and John Vasquez, SM3 44-45, with model of Haynsworth Jack, at the entrence to the WWII Memorial.

Carl and Helen Alesio, Hosts of 2012 Reunion in Albany, NY Closer view of John Vasques’ model of DD-700

L-R Bob and Margaret Boone, Sherry Stuard and Regina Neff. Gus Scutari, FC1 44-45, Saluting a mid-shipman at USNA

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Guarding the Tomb of the Un-Knowns’ L-R, Fran and Gus Scutari, tour guide, and Bill Neff.

‘Charles Lindbergh’ (Lindy) played by Harold Learson, LT(jg) 54-57, posing with ‘Rosie the Riveter’ played by Mary Ann Jung.

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US Navy photo of Haynsworth & unknown DE at Mare Island Navy Ship Yard, California, 2 July 1945

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Aft View of USS Haynsworth DD700 alongside unknown DE at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California 2 July 1945. (for repairs after battle damage April 6, 1945

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