BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANNA 2014 HOLIDAY INN-SOUTH DATES; OCTOBER 2 to 5 from the Officers and Board Members of the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee

U.S.S. Haynsworth DD-700 Newsletter Issue 73 (November Juliet Tango Alpha) April, 2014 (p-1)

Official Newsletter for the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANNA 2014 HOLIDAY INN-SOUTH DATES; OCTOBER 2 to 5 From the Officers and Board Members of the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee.

HOST and HOSTESS: James and Ann Murphy, SM3/c 1957 to 1960, Vero Beach Florida.

Holiday Inn Baton Rouge, LA (home base) Hollywood Casino, 2 October, 2014

Boutins Cajun Resturant, 2 Oct. 2014 Jim and Ann have developed an exciting agenda for this years 25th annual Reunion. On Thursday, 2 Oct., we will visit the Holly- Wood Casino for gaming and Buffet lunch. From there we will travel to Boudins Cajun Restaurant for good Cajun Food and Music. Friday we will go on a Cajun Pride Swamp tour and picnic. From there we travel to the National WWII Museum. On Saturday we will visit the USS Kidd DD-661 where we will also conduct our Annual Memorial Service. After return to Hotel we will prepare for our Annual Banquet with entertainment by Les Danseurs de la Capitale de Baton Rouge. (A Cajun Dance Group) Following will be our annual raffles and silent auction drawings! *********************************************************************************************

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USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 NEWSLETTER April, 2014 (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 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, e-mail 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 above “return address”. USS Haynsworth, DD-700 mesh Ball Caps(specify with/without “eggs)----$12.00* USS Haynsworth Patch (embroidered 5” Dia.).------$ 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 *) Make all checks payable to: “USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION COMMITTEE”

Send check to: James F. Horn 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756

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NEW SECTION FOR 2014 (April 2014 page 3)

In this NEW SECTION I will be selecting some excerpts from the New Book titled “PHALANX AGAINST A DIVINE WIND”, a story of the USS Haynsworth’s participation in WWII, 1944 to 1945. This book is being written by the son-in-law (Martin J. Irons) of John (Jack) McAllister, RM3/c 1944 to 1946. Jack passed away on November 11, 1992. See the December 2013 issue for more details on this. Over the past few months Marty has been sending numerous ‘This Day in the History of the Haynsworth’ which I have been forwarding to all shipmates’ having an active e-mail address, approximately 200+ a few more, of these 200+ only ninety have opted to receive the Haynsworth newsletter exclusively by E-mail. That leaves more than one hundred who receive the Newsletter in both formats. My current mail list for the printed Newsletter now stands at 424. Of this number I am certain that there are shipmates that do have access to e-mail that I do not have. Also, I realize that of those, some may not be able to print out a personal hard copy and therefore wish to continue receiving the printed copy. Anyway, I digress. Bottom line is, it is in the interest of our organization to increase the number of electronic recipients and decrease the number of printed editions. As for the section title above, you will notice this section will only last for the whole of 2014. The Book will have been published by then and all shipmates will be able to purchase their own copy. With this, I will include excerpts from the book beginning with the first ‘This Day in the History of the Haynsworth. Enjoy! Jim, Editor/Treasurer ************************************************************************************** This day in DD 700 History. Dec 31 1944 to Jan 1, 1945 “As 1944 ended, after three years at war, the sacrifices of the American people had brought positive results. Despite rationing of many food items and gasoline, war bond drives, and lack of young male labor, the home front had risen to the occasion. America had produced nearly twelve thousand tanks, ninety six thousand planes, six Fleet Carriers, and seventy Destroyers in 1944 alone. Allied Forces had invaded Europe. The Germans were being pushed back to their own country’s border. Japan’s stronghold on the East was shrinking. The industrial might of America coupled with the strength of its Military and support services meant that it was not a matter if American and Allied Forces would win the war, but when. Commander of the Third Fleet, Admiral Bill “Bull” Halsey, sent New Years greetings to the Task Force via TBS (Talk - Between Ships) voice radio. All who heard his message hoped that 1945 would be the last year of the war. Though the tide for the battle of the Pacific had turned against the Japanese years earlier, they were still a dangerous foe. The Allies plan was to invade the main Japanese home islands in 1946. There was still a feeling amongst the men serving in the steel fleet of the allies that the war might even stretch until 1950. From: “PHALANX Against a Devine Wind, Copyright, 2013. *********************************************************************************** This Day in DD 700 History. Dec 28, 1944 1944 was ending. Six months after commission the USS Haynsworth was on its way to join Task Force 38, the Fast Carrier Task Force, “En-route , in Task Unit 12.5.5, (USS [Charles S.] Sperry DD 697) proceeded independently on various courses and speeds, entering Ulithi, via the Mugai channel. After entering the harbor, we fueled and replenished our supply of ammunition and then anchored in berth 111, Ulithi harbor,” (Note: Berth 111 is on the eastern side of the atoll and not far from the recreation island, Mog – Mog.) ************************************************************************************ This Day in USS Haynsworth DD 700 History: January 3, 1945 “Everything was against them. Damage from anti-aircraft batteries, one wheel locked up in the wing and the other locked down, no way to land on their Carrier deep in enemy territory. The waves below them had been getting bigger all day. The choice was easy, but not desired. LT(jg) Donald Francis Seiz knew that landing in the ocean was their only option.” On this day in 1945, the USS Haynsworth rescued the crew of the TBF Avenger. Their plane had been shot up during attacks against Formosa. Brought aboard were LT(jg) Seix, John Francis Brady RM3/c and gunner C.B. Talbot AMM3/c. They were reunited with Torpedo Squadron 20 aboard the USS Lexington (CV 16). (Ed. Note: I will add more as space permits)

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(Received Jan, 10 2014 from John R. Sleggs MM3/c 56-58 [email protected] Hornell, NY) ( Editor: This comment is in reference to the “This day in the History of the USS Haynsworth series) John writes: Good Morning Jim, I’ve enjoyed reading the E-mails you have sent about the Haynsworth history. I just got back from a trip to Georgia and I’m catching up on my e-mail. As usual, you are doing a great job! Thank you for all that you do. (Ed. Note: Thank You John I appreciate it.) Best Regards, John Sleggs MM3 56-58 ********************************************************************************** (Received Mar. 15 2014 from Marianna Steel, daughter of John Magliocchetti SN 44-45 (D: 9/1/1994) Hi,----- Got your latest excerpt in the mail a couple days ago, thanks so much. This book, (Phalanx Against a Devine Wind), is going to be a great history of a great ship and account of a small piece of National history. But most important, imo, (in my opinion), is that it’ll conjure up mental picture of moments in the lives of those sailors, especially the ones personally important to us. “McAllister and Magliocchetti had returned to the Haynsworth,” That was a piece of one day in their lives------appeals to my imagination. The remaining shipmates and survivors will love reading this book. Notice the extra “c” in my Dad’s name. When I was in school, I used to drop one of the c’s to make my name shorter----it was SO long! But, we may as well be official to make the Italians happy, eh. It’s a common name in Italy, so I’m told. After my divorce, I gave Dad, out of respect, the choice to make of whether I should go back to the long maiden name or keep ‘Steel’. He told me to keep Steel, saying “your life will be a lot simpler, and all your important documents, tax returns, and credit card(s) are now in that name.” I have enjoyed having a 5-letter name rather than a 13-letter one. The story below is something isn’t it---imagine falling off a ship in the ocean—pretty creepy, but Haynsworth to the rescue, eh? (Ed. Note: the story Marianna refers to is the one about Bob Plum who was a crewman aboard the USS Wallace L. Lind DD 703. During refueling (UNREP), somewhere in the South China Sea in January, 1945 , Bob fell off the Lind and was picked up by Haynsworth. Bob spent two weeks aboard Haynsworth until arriving at Ulithi where Bob was transferred to the Destroyer Tender USS Prairie AD-15. Marianna continues: one week to official spring now---hang in there. We’re already in spring temperature wise. Denver will be 70 by Tuesday, and we’ve been in the 50’s, with 60’s coming next week. Skiing is pretty much over, as I have other things to do this time of year. Still, we could see snow again. When I first moved to Denver, we had a foot of new snow fall on May 17 of ’83---mowed down all the flower beds. So, you never know out here. GO Yankees-----looks promising if they can stay healthy. Would be great to win a WS for Jeter. *********************************************************************************** This Day in USS Haynsworth History January 6,7, 1945 USS Haynsworth had just finished it’s first week of operations with Task Force 38, the Fast Carrier Task Force, when the weather became the foe for Cdr Stephen Tackneys’ ship.--- Weather conditions began to deteriorate late on the 6th and remained poor on the 7th. Strong winds and heavy waves at the bow resulted in damage to many of the tin cans. Whereas their design predecessor, the Fletcher class destroyers had two single mounted 5” guns on the bow, the dual 5” mounts of the Sumners’ made them especially bow heavy. This extra weight up front and on top translated into destroyers of Squadron 62 diving into the heavy seas.----USS John W. Weeks DD 701, lost the ‘bloomers’ or protective shroud over guns of the forward mount, No.1 5”/38 guns. Refueling efforts by destroyers from the heavies were difficult at best. USS Charles S. Sperry DD 697 war diary noted, “Wind and weather conditions extremely poor making fueling almost impossible . Cast off from USS Hancock, CV 19 after parting, (separating), 3 fuel hoses. Waves were strong enough that the forward No.1 5”/38 mount was damaged on the Sperry. Formation speed was slowed to 17 knots to prevent further damage to the destroyers, but the force of the typhoon was taking a toll on the fleet. Sonarman Bill Morton, SOM3/c 1944-1945 recorded, “The weather was extremely rough and several ‘cans’ split seams and had to turn back to a repair group since they were taking on water and were unable to maintain pace.” A victim of the storm, the USS Hunt DD 674 was detached to Ulithi for repairs to damage incurred by the pounding seas. (Newsletter Editors note: William F. (Bill) Morton, SOM3/c 44-45 passed away on June 9, 2012. Bill was also one of the founders of the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee and served as Newsletter Editor for five years.)

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (April, 2014) (page 5) (Rec’d 12/18/2013) James Clarke, (son of Robert S. Clarke TM2/c 44-46 D: 2/26/2013) I am still organizing and going through my Dads belongings. I will send pictures that are Haynsworth related when I get them gathered up. In the meantime, I would like to send whatever dues are appropriate to continue the newsletter. He was a sailor until the end. I enjoyed reading it and reading it to him as his eyesight had failed in his last years. My son Robert is a Navy JAG and enjoys them as well. I look forward to your reply. Thanks, Jim (Clarke) I responded on same day. Hi Jim,----Very nice hearing from you. I am pleased that you and your son enjoy the USS Haynsworth Newsletter . I see that you are still receiving the printed version of the newsletter. I have attached the E-Newsletter version, December 2013 issue. I hope you find the E-Newsletter an attractive alternative and consider receiving that version solely, or you can continue receiving the printed version and still receive the E-Newsletter. Let me know. As for your question on dues, we do not set a specific amount of dues. The majority of shipmates send $20 and some more and some less depending on their personal ability. Individual dues are never publicized, not even to the Board of directors or the President of our organization. I alone know what each shipmate sends in to support the Newsletter and cost of supplies. If your son Robert would like to receive the E-Newsletter and or the print version, let me know and I will include him in my address file and also my e-mail address file if he wishes. I would like if you would pass on to your son my deep appreciation for his service to our country and wish him well and God Speed in his career. //s// Jim Horn Jim Clarke replied: Thanks for the reply. I will send XXX for this year and next. The E version would be great. Save the print, paper, and postage. I will just forward it to my son. I think I mentioned that I was aboard the ship in Chicago at Navy Pier in 59. I know there are photos of that. Maybe some pictures after the Okinawa attack as well. I had a 3 foot model of the Haynsworth commissioned several years ago for the old sailor. It now rests upon my mantel. I will send a picture.. Jim ********************************************************************************** (Rec’d date unknown.) From Jack and Marilene Henline SK3 59-61. [email protected] Ohio. Hello Jim,-----Please find enclosed check for 2014 Haynsworth dues. Will there be a Fire drill on our next reunion? If so, I think I’ll sleep with my boots on. Ha!----“FW&FS” Jack and Marilene (Jim- I hope not!) Note: Jack and Marilene are referring to the 2013 Reunion in Herndon, VA when we all were rudely awakened late at night or maybe VERY early in the morning by a false fire alarm. ********************************************************************************** (Rec’d Feb 28, 2014) From Marlene Conner (Winfred S. Conner, FTSn 58-60 Johnstown, PA. (D: 4/6/2010) Mr. Horn,----I live in Johnstown, PA and I have been on the Haynsworth web-site trying to locate some of my husbands shipmates who served with him 1957-1960. I got your site (e-address) from Howard Doble. She informed me (his wife) you could help me. I have about four names but no phone numbers or websites. I was wondering if you knew some of these names. Don E. Wolford, SOSn, Ray E. Evanson, SA, George A Yoder, John E. Lootens, SoSn, or Potter W. Shaw, FT2. My husband’s name was Winfred S. Conner (Fred) FTMSn. If you would want to contact me, call me at 814-255-2775 or on my website. I have quite a few pictures but do not know who is who on them and I would like to pass then on to anyone of these fellows or even put them on the Haynsworth website. Thank you so much. Hope to hear from you, Marlene Conner ******************************************************************************** (Rec’d 4/2/2014) From John E Robinson, RM3/c 59-61 [email protected] Jackson, MS. James,-----Here is xxxx to apply to my dues. I am not sure if my dues are paid up to date. I am enclosing some photos that you might be interested in. The cigarette case belonged to Commander Robert B. Stahl, who became the Captain of the Haynsworth on 23 November, 1959. The two Zippo lighters were purchased in the small ships store on the Haynsworth, The photo of the Haynsworth was taken by my Brother, whil refueling from the USS Kaskaskia AO-27 in 1963. The photos are yours to do as you wish. Best Regards //s// John E Robinson RM3/c 1959 to 1961 P.S. The pamphlet is yours also. (Ed. Note: Thanks John, I will use some or all the photo’s in this issue of the Newsletter. The pamphlet is the one given to visitors to the ship and was printed by the Destroyer Tender USS Sierra AD-18. It is titled “Glad to have you aboard” U.S.S. HAYNSWORTH DD-700. Pictures on a following page.

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(Rec’d 12/20/2013) From Ellen (Lundgren) Taylor, Sister of Richard W. Lundgren, Sn 66-68 Longview, TX Mr. Horn,-----Thank you so much for your service aboard the Haynsworth! I enjoyed talking with you and look forward to receiving my Brothers items. (Ed. Note: Ellen ordered I Haynsworth hat and 1-LPF), Hope to see you in 2014. I hope. //s// Ellen Taylor (Ed. Note: Hope we get to meet you and Richard in Baton Rouge, LA in October!) ************************************************************************************* (Rec’d 10/12/2013) from Christy Keeling, granddaughter of Leroy E. Tice BM1 50-52 (D: 1/5/1992) Hello,-----Of course you know by now that I will be happy to go anywhere you all decide to have the (2014) reunion. My order of preference would be: 1. Niagara Falls 2. Baton Rouge 3,may be other. I would like to go to South Dakota but like you, I think some of us would have a hard time with stamina. As far as hosting the reunion, I would love to, but due to some health problems, I won’t be able to be a ‘head host’. I would like to offer my assistance in any way I that can. I may be able to help make reservations, make phone calls or even paperwork, I love to make ‘lists’! ----//s// Sincerely, ************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 12/16/13) From Edward, FP2/c 53-56 [email protected] Highland, CA Hi Jim,----Thank you for the info on the keel laying of the Haynsworth. When I was assigned to her back in 1953 I didn’t realize that she was only ten years old. I guess I should have brushed up on her history a little more. I also want to thank you and wish all the sailors and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy holidays. (Ed. Note: Thank you Ed. Sorry the Christmas and Holiday Greetings are so late but the Dec. newsletter was already mailed out. I’m sure though that all the shipmates appreciate the greeting even late) ************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 12/20/2013) From Marvin A. Timm RMSn 48-49 Cambridge, MN Jim,----You and your family have a Happy Holiday Season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Still love the Reunion clock that I won. You do a great job on the newsletter. I know that it requires a lot of work.-----Smooth Sailing, //s// Marv Timm P.S. Dues enclosed for 2014. *************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 12/16/2013) From Joe Parish, EM2 6/57 to 11/59 [email protected] Matthews, NC Morning Jim,----Would you please send me the e-mail address of Marty Irons, or would you forward my request to him? When his book is published I would like a copy. Thanks and Merry Christmas to you and your family. //s// Joe Parish ( I responded in the following.) Hi Joe,----First, Thank You for the seasons greeting. Trust me, when Marty completes the book and it goes to print, I will be notifying everyone that it is available. I think many, if not all, shipmates will be interested in getting a copy. Maybe I can talk him into signing copies for us and if any wartime, (44-45), shipmates attend a reunion following its release, I will see if they would sign them also. I had the privilege of meeting Major Winters at an air show and had my copy of ‘Band of Brothers’ with me and he signed it. That was about 10 years ago.----Dec 16 Joe wrote back.----Hey Jim, That must have been some thrill for you meeting Major Winters. I had a similar experience December 2001. I live in Matthews, NC and read an article in our newspaper about Carwood Lipton, First Sergeant/First Lieutenant. Turns out he lived in Southern Pines, NC about 90 miles east of me. Doing some research I found his phone number and called him. He was most gracious and forthcoming. I asked him if he would be willing to sign my copy of BOB and he agreed. That was in early December and we agreed for me to come by after Christmas, (12/27), and talk with him. On 12/20 I read an article in our paper that he had died on 12/18. That was very sad for me to know that another of our heroes was gone. //s// Joe. ************************************************************************************* Space is short so here are some questions that haunt me! Why is it that people say they ‘slept like a baby’ when babies wake up like every two hours? Why are you ‘in a movie’ but you’re ON TV? What disease did ‘cured ham’ actually have? Why does ‘Goofy’ stand erect when ‘Pluto’ remains on all fours? They’re both dogs. Why doesn’t Tarzan have a beard? How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (April, 2014) Page 6) ********************************************************************************************* Decorative box. Cigarettes, match book, ash tray. Cmdr. R. Stahl purchased these in ships store.

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USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (April, 2014) Page 8 ***************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 3/21/14) from Kent Keasler, LT(jg) 7/64 to 7/66. [email protected] Hixson, TN. Hi Jim,-----Thanks for the e-mail, and thanks for all you do for the organization. I served with John Brockman (MM3 63-66), in the 60’s, and we have been looking for him. Would you please forward me his e- mail so we can contact him. Thanks, //s// Kent Keasler. (Ed. Note: Kent is responding to an e-mail I sent out that John sent to me with Historical photo’s that have been declassified. In my response to John, I thanked him for sending them to me. The photo’s document the arrival, preparation, and loading of Fat Man and Little Boy aboard the B-29 SuperFortres’s Enola Gay and Bockscar, which effectively ended WWII and the Haynsworth’ inevitable return to the war after her repairs from the Kamikase strike on April 6, 1945. Because of that I felt that these photo’s would be of extreme interest to the crew and their families especially those who served aboard her during WWII. I could not fit all of them in this Newsletter so I am providing the web site address for shipmates and families. I can attest that I was amazed at the photos and enjoyed seeing them. In my case, as a 6 yr. old in 1945, it gives me a look at the weapons that ended the war and returned my older brother, who was serving on the Fleet Oiler, USS Cacapon AO-52, to our family. www.alternatewars.com/Bomb_Loading/Bomb_Guide.htm I responded to Kent’s letter above. Hi Kent,-----It is one of my greatest pleasures as the Haynsworth’s Newsletter Editor, to unite shipmates who have lost contact over the years. Jim

This is an incredible set of photo’s- the REAL thing- pix from Tinian Island as the B-29, “Enola Gay” was being loaded. Today it takes about 100 times the nomber of people and tons of paperwoork to accomplist the sam end. I do not have the space here to post all the photo’s so, those that have internet accecc can click on the link above to see all of them. You’ll notice the stamp “TOP SECRET” in the last few pictures and also notice the crude sheet metal work on the cassing and fins of LITTLE BOY- the bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima. (Pictures are on a following page.)

I also invite shipmates to the ‘You Tube’ video of the complete video documentation of the Japanese surrender onboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. www.youtube.com/embed/vcnH_kF1zXc I received this from a HS Classmate. This is a ‘must see’ for the WWII history buff or anyone interested in history. ( I don’t think they teach this important time in history in most public schools anymore). This is the actual film made of the surrender ceremony of the Japanese to General McArthur in Tokyo Bay in September 2, 1945. This is in the actual voice of the General. This has never been shown to the general public before. This is a good History lesson to remind ourselves of where we’ve been and the sacrifices of so many, both at home and those serving abroad. ********************************************************************************** (Rec’d 4/ 6/14) from Marty Irons Subject: Today’s Chapter “Phalanx Against a Devine Wind” Jim,----Avery tough passage to write. An emotional day for me having been immersed in the story of the Haynsworth over the past nine months. In actual book draft, April 6-7 cover almost sixty pages. Hopefully, for our remaining veterans who read this, justice was done to their fate. I’m going to run in a few minutes then will drive out to Rutland to visit the family plot and military marker of John Dyer, RM3c. It was a shock to know that I’ve been driving by it for almost eight years. Had no idea until Friday when I was able to locate his sister in New York. Later today I’ll be talking to Arthur Goyers nephew for the first time as well. Passages will arrive almost daily through April 13 and then sporatically to early May. Thanks for publishing the pices as well as sending comments from the Veteran’s and their families. Smooth sailing, //s// Marty **********************************************************************************

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THIS DAY IN USS HAYNSWORTH HISTORY (April. 2014 page 9) APRIL 06, 1945 The American and British Fleets had already appeared weeks ago off Okinawa. It was apparent to the Japanese Command that they had guessed wrong as to when the Allies would invade. Plans to attack the Allied Fleets would have to be sped up. The Imperial Japanese Navy and the Imperial Japanese Army adjusted its plans for the ultimate aerial attacks to bring the Allies back to the negotiating table.

Concieved as a way to defeat the landings and destroy the air power of the allies, Operation Ten-Go or ‘Floating Chrysanthemum’ was a plan for a series of massive air and kamikaze attacks. Attrition had reduced the number of veteran pilots with airworthy planes available for service. Mechanics were scarce, new pilots had limited flight hours and a lack of spare parts and fuel hampered both the IJA and IJN. Confronting them were fleets with more carriers, newer planes, better trained pilots and a system of coordinated radar-fighter plane operations. The Japanese response was simple but incomprehensible to the Allies.

Rather than send a few planes at a time on kamikaze attacks or Kikusui would send massed attacks of many planes with marginal pilots against the fleet to overwhelm the combat air patrols, (CAP), and the radar system. The IJA and ILN would both contribute planes to the plan. The IJN pilots would again target the carriers while the IJA would attack troop, convy, and supply ships.

Five days after the invasion of Okinawa had begun, enemy air operations against the Task Force 58, the Fast Carrier Task Force, had been relatively light. This would change on April 6 when Kikusui No.1 commenced. Over a two day period 355 dedicated kamikazi attacks were launched against TF 58, the British Task Force 57, and the American invasion fleets. Another 344 enemy planes took to the skies on conventional missions. The planned attacks would come from more than just the heavens. The last jewel in the IJN crown, the leviathan battleship Yamato was on the move.

Commissioned just a few weeks before Pearl Harbor,Yamato was the largest battle ship ever built. She was 840 feet in length and displaced 77,000 tons. Designed to fight just in the Pacific, her designers created her with a 128 foot beam. Her American oponents, the Iowa Class battleships came in at just 45.000 tons. Yamato’s 18.1 inch cannons dwarfed the American’s 16 inch cannons. She could hit targets twenty seven miles away with her main batteries. The were supported by another twelve 6 inch cannon and a dozen more 5inch cannon. She bristled with anti-aircraft guns. On this day, she and a caravan of a cruiser and eight destroyers broke out of the protective harbor in Kure. On a suicide run, Yamato was tasked with breaching herself on the western side od Okinawa. She was to change from battleship to armored fortress with the goal of sinking the ships of the invasion fleet.

Task Force 58.3

After a day of replenishmet at sea, (UNREP), Task Group 58.3 was on the move Leaving the oilers south of Okinawa the previous evening, the group steamed northeast on a track sixty miles parallel to the Ryuku Islands. Tasked with preventing enemy flights from the airfields of Amami Gunto and Kikai Jima,stopping enemy air raids sent from the north while still providing airborne protection to the fighting groung forces, TF 58 had been stretched thin. On this day, it is still short one Task Group. For two weeks the Task Force area of operations has been a sixty mile square area east of Okinawa. With the invasion fleet to the west side of Okinawa along with it’s attending radar picket stations, Task Force 58 has little choice to operate in a limited area. For kamikazes flying from the island chain of Kyushu, it is not hard to find the US ships. Sister DD,s 699-701, Waldron, Haynsworth,John W. Weeks , are on picket duty twelve miles ahead of the group. All morning, groups of raiders have been detected on radar. (Continuing on page 10)

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The CAP has been busy combating attacks. As the raids continue, Corsairs from fighter bomber squadrons, (VBF) are diverted from their bombing missions in response to the need for more protection over the Task Group, (58.3), As the forenoon watch ends, large groups of Zeke fighters and Judy dive bombers begin to hurl themselves against the American warships.

(From the ‘Bluejacket’s Manual’, 1943, page 31) “Courage.-Courage is the quality which enables one to meet danger and difficulties with firmness and with ability unimpaired. It is the opposite of cowardice. It does not mean absence of fear. Fear is a paralysis of the senses to which all normal human beings are suject to a degree. A courageous man has mastered fear. The true value of courage is lessened when when it is combined with recklessness, foolhardiness or rashness. Courage is most admirable when it is daring, dauntless or intrepid. Cool courage implies ability to exercise sound judgement in the face of danger.

Just before 1300 on April 6, 1945, a Judy dive bomber emerges from the clouds, with two Corsairs on her tail. The Marine pilots know better than to stay on the deck chasing enemy planes, especially when anti- aircraft batteries may erupt. More than one of their brothers has had his bird shot out from under him. The Judy, having escaped. (from the Corsairs) for the moment, turns around and heads for the destroyer he has found. The Judys jury rigged bomb is lost in the maneuver but he continues on at DD 700, USS Haynsworth.

(From Ted Roscoe’s ‘Tin Cans’, 1953) “ The jap plane headed away from the destroyer, then winged over in an Immelman turn, and dived at the ship. Tackney swung his destroyer hard left while her automatic guns raked the plane. The “Judy”, afire, crashed on the main radio-transmitter room. Up went an enormous gasoline fireball, an incandesent ballon that ‘floated for a second’, then splattered Haynsworth’s superstructure with flame. Topside, the ship became an inferno.”

The Lucky 700 is the first of twenty six ships that will be hit by the raiders of Kikusui No.1, the largest kamikaze attack of World War II.

Written today, April 6, 2014 in Memory of:

BARTON M. CAMPBELL, Chief Radioman (CRM) WALTER DeLOACH, GUNNERSMATE 2nd CLASS (GM2) * rd JOHN R. DYER, RADIOMAN 3 CLASS (RM3) ARTHUR M. GOYER, RADIOMAN 2nd CLASS (RM2) CLIFFORD, HOEB, SIGNALMAN 3rd CLASS (SM3) * BERNICE R. HOLIMAN, RADIOMAN 2nd CLASS (RM2) JOHN F. KNOTT, SEAMAN (SN) * WILLIAM R. KUBENA, SEAMAN (SN) * JOSEPH P. LENIHAN, QUARTERMASTER THIRD CLASS (QM3) * ROBERT D. MATCHAT, SEAMAN FIRST CLASS (S1) HOBART McLAUGHLIN, SEAMAN (SN) * EARNEST W. SATTERLY, SEAMAN (SN) * * PLANKOWNER

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(April, 2014) Page 11 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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************************************************************************************** (Rec’d 3/14/2014) from Marty Irons, [email protected] Jim,-----I received word today that Honorary crewman, Bob Plum, FC2/c, passed away on December 4, 2012. He was 94 years, 11 months. Bob’s tale of being swept off the USS Lind and recovered by the Haynsworth is included in my book. It is definitely one of the more popular tales of the war years as evidenced by Bob’s own writing, LT(jg) Dr. Allyn B. ley’s (44-45) letters., GM3 Marion Parker,s log, and entries in three different destroyer’s official war diaries. -----Marty *************************************************************************************** (April, 2014) P-12

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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) ) 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

CATTRET, JAMES G. BM3/c 1950 to 1952 CHARLESTON, SC JANUARY 28, 2000 CLARK, LOUIE MAXWELL SK1/c 1944 to 1945 DANIELSON, GA FEBRUARY 22, 2014 COHEN, PERRY L. RMSn 1951 t0 1952 LAS VEGAS, NV JULY 22, 2012 CONNER, WINFRED S. FTM/SN 1957 to 1959 JOHNSTOWN, PA APRIL 6, 2010 KEMPSTER, JACK E. TM3/c 1944 to 1945 OXNARD, CA NOVEMBER 24, 2013 LEACH SR., DONALD E. MAIL3/c 1944 to 1946 PITTSFIELD, MA JANUARY 14, 2012 LOOTENS, JOHN E. SOSn 1958 to ???? OMAHA, NE DECEMBER 11, 2004 MARK, AUGUSTUS J. EM1/c 1953 to 1955 SIDNEY, NY JUNE 2, 2012 SPEARS, DAVID O. GM2/c 1944 to 1945 RICHMOND, VA MARCH 18, 2008

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 average dues payers 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 86 $ 2478.00 $ 28.81 2014 (as of Mar. 31) 23 $ 671.00 $ 29.17 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 36 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. PLATE 25 LICENCE 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 (April 2014 P-14)

USS Haynsworth Newsletter Pictures of FAT MAN and LITTLE BOY at TINIAN ISLAND

FAT MAN being perpped and sealed at Tinian Signatures of assemblers

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*********************************************************************************************** Little Boy being loaded to B-29, Enola Gay FAT BOY being positioned under Boxcar Bombay

USS Haynsworth Newsletter USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 REUNION COMMITTEE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 1ST QUARTER, 1/1/2014 to 3/31/2014

Balance fowrward from 4th quarter Financial Report, 12/31/2013------$ 15,929.08 INCOME from: 1/1/2014 to 3/31/2014. Dues: (15) shipmates------$495.00 Ship Store sales (Mail-in) (2)------$ 60.00

TOTAL INCOME, 1/1/2014 to 3/31/2014------$ 555.00

EXPENSES from, 1/1/2014 to 3/31/2014------NONE

TOTAL EXPENSES from 1/1/2014 to 3/31/2014 ------$ NONE

4th Q 2014 Bal.($15,929.08) plus Income 1/1/2014 to 3/31/2014------=$ 16,484.08 Minus Expenses, ($ NONE) 1/1/2014 to 3/31/2014------$ 16,484.08

Bank Balance on 3/31/2014------$ 16,484.08

TREASURER’S COMMENTS As can be seen from above report, the number of dues payers in in steady decline. This is mainly due To the passing of many of our shipmates who regularly supported the monetary operation and participation in our annual reunions. As this steady decline will only increase in the following years, I ask that all shipmates who have access to E-mail and also opted to continue receiving the printed copy of the Newsletter to consider opting for the E-Newsletter exclusively. I completely understand that E-Mail do not have a printer available to print out their own personal copy and still prefer the. hard copy. I respect that and will continue mailing to you as you wish. Also, in this report, I would like for those who have an E-mail address and have NEVER received a e-mail from me to PLEASE send me a brief e-mail so I can communicate with you. ( I currently have 205 E-Mail addresses’ and mail hard copy to 420)

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 Shipmated for your continuing Support. REMINDER, 2014 DUES are Requested by January 31, 2014 We all hope to see you at the 2014 Reunion! Chris and I wish all Shipmated, Families/Friends a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. ( Make ALL Checks payable to: USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee)

USS Haynsworth Newsletter (INSERT) USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 REUNION COMMITTEE FINANCIAL REPORT for 4th Quarter:10/31/2013 to 12/31/2013

Balance forward from 3rd Quarter Financial Report, 9/30/2013------$ 19,888.03

INCOME from: 10/1/2013 to 12/31/2013. Dues: (5) Shipmates------$ 285.00 Ship Store sales (Mail in) (3)------$ 60.00 2014 Reunion Clock Raffle (5)------$ 10.00 2013 Reunion Reservation (1)------$ 255.00

TOTAL INCOME; 10/1/2013 to 12/31/2013;------$ 580.00

Expenses from: 10/1/2013 to 12/31/2013: Mailing Condolence Cards------$ 11.00 Refund, (7) Free Guest Banquet Dinners, 2013 Reunion------$ 284.00 Reunion Banquet Entertainment, (Rosie the Riveter)------$ 400.00 Mail Ship Store Sales------$ 40.26 I.D. Badge Holders, Reunion, and Copy Paper f/NL inserts------$ 90.87 1,500 Stamps for Three (3) issues of Haynsworth Newsletter------$ 990.00 Tin Can Sailors Ship Store for 2014 Reunion Attendee’s------$ 84.00 Snacks/Soda/ Water etc. f/ 2013 Reunion Hospitality Room------$ 82.00 2013 Banquet Meal. (Crown Plaza-Dulles)------$2008.15 Wine and Beer for 2013 Hospitality Room------$ 115.00 Print/Ship December, 2013 Newsletter to Editor------$ 401.85 Mail Ship store Purchases and Engraving of 2013 Reunion Clock--$ 31.67

TOTAL EXPENSES FROM: 10/1/2013 to 12/31/2013------$ 4,538.95

3rd Q 2013 Bal. ($19,888.02) plus Income 10/1/2013 to 12/31/2013------$ 20,468.03 Minus Expenses, ($ 4,538.95), 10/1/2013 to 12/31/2013.------=$ 15,929.08

Bank Balance on 12’31/2013------$ 15,929.08

Respectfully Submitted, //s// James F. Horn 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, 2014 DUES are Requested by January 31, 2014 We hope to see you at the 2014 Reunion in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!

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Photo Memories of the period 1950 to 1954 from collection of R.G. Wolf

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SECOND DIVISION, TAKEN IN Yokosuka,Japan John B. Kiely, BMSn & ‘Big Boy? Korea, 1953

Street scene, Yokosuka, Japan

When the winch is broke, it’s all deck hands man the rope!

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E-NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE 2 (April 2014) P-23 *********************************************************************************************** On-Limits Pass for Café Lily, Yokosuka Japan On-Limits Pass for Café Blue Room, Yokosuka, Japan

********************************************************************************************* As you can see, Bosun Gordon Wolf, BM2 was quite the memento saver!

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E-NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE 3 (April, 2014) P-24 ***************************************************************************************** 30th Division Club, Portsmouth, VA January 17, 1950 ??????? , SN R. Gordon Wolf, SN

The Big “three” ??? , Yokosuka, Japan February 6, 1954

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E-NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE 4 (April 2014) P-24) ******************************************************************************************* Frank Hughes, SH3 & George Lamarche, GMSn J. Charles Skinner (top) Fn 50-52 Providence, RI 50-53 Norwalk, CT 50-52 Goffstown, NH William Lambert, 51-52 Sn Albermate, NC

******************************************************************************************* Lynn R. Robarge, SA 51-22 Water Taxi, Venice, Italy Grand Canal Seguin, TX

USS Haynsworth Newsletter ************************************************************************************ E-NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE 5 (APRIL 2041,) P-25 ********************************************************************************************* ‘Bum’ Boat along side trying to sell wares. 1952 Robert Lee McCrery, FN 51-52 Venice, Italy Flat, Missouri

*********************************************************************************************** Haynsworth Anchored in Grand Canal, Venice St. Marks Square in Back ground Haynsworth Liberty Boat returning Notice the Gondola’ns

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E-NEWSLETTER BONUS PAGE 6 (April. 2014) P-26 **************************************************************************************************** CHATTANUGA, TN 1995. Dewey Harper Sn 51-53 and Band

****************************************************************************************************** USS Haynsworth Band. Popularly known in the Fleet as the “ Can With A Band”

This picture has been published before in the Newsletter along with the histoy behind the Band. I decided to print this picture because it is the first one, in COLOR, that I have ever seen. This color Photo is courtesy of R. Gordon Wolf, BM2 50-54.

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Underway refueling from USS Yorktown CV-10 Preparing hi-lift for a personnel transfer to USS Yoyktown Appears to be a separated fuel hose. (It does happen)

Hula Dancers onboard the Haynsworth! Palace Cortina, Cristello, Italy 1952

R.Gordon Wolf , Moe Kelly, Frank Hughes

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