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Ringing in Long-Overdue Recognition September 2018 Publication for members of USS Illinois Base, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. Ringing in One of fi ve USS Illinois Base mem- long-overdue bers joined the ranks of the Holland Club this year. Let’s begin their saga recognition with the person who waited the lon- gest for his recognition – none other than TM3(SS) Rudy Kraut, of Peca- tonica. This WWII submarine vet- eran, is 94-years young. He earned his Dolphins in 1945, making his Holland Club induction only 22 years in arrears. Better late than never, we Rudy Kraut aboard the USS Cobia following always say! Holland Club ceremony on July 13, 2018. His Holland Club induction was He left high school after his junior held aboard the USS Cobia during year and volunteered in the Navy the 2018 SubFest activities in Mani- on Sept. 25, 1943. He was sent to the towoc this past July. This initiation Naval Training Station in Farragut, location was fi tting for Rudy, who ID for basic training. During this had the honored distinction of be- base’s 30-month activation, some ing a member of the commissioning 293,000 recruits passed through its crew of the Manitowoc-built Lizard- gates, leaving with boat rowing skills fi sh SS-373, on which he qualifi ed. learned from a nearby lake. But, we are getting ahead of our After bootcamp, Rudy was sent to story. torpedo school in San Diego, CA. Rudy grew up on a farm on the out- Leaving school with a TM rank, Rudy skirts of Freeport, just east of the Ti- was transferred to New London, CT tan (Springfi eld) Plant off of Rte. 20. (continued on page 3) Our Creed: “To perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifi ce be a constant source of motivation toward greater accomplishment. We pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America and its Constitution.” www.ussillinoisbase.org Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 1 We have completed a lot this past We can’t rest yet, because we again year, from participating in fi ve area need volunteers for the upcoming parades, the 2018 SubFest in Mani- Veterans Stand Down event. We talk- towoc, several USS Cobia working ed about it in the last newsletter, but parties, and a really fun family pic- just in case you missed it, see page 4 Tom Ramsay nic earlier this month. Thank each for full details. Volunteering for this USS Illinois Commander of you for your enthusiasm. I had a event supports the many homeless MS1(SS), USN Retired good time, and I hope you did too. veterans in our communities. Having said that, we still aren’t Finally, don’t forget that we again done yet! Your Base, and USSVI, this year want to participate in the needs your continued support for Christmas for Vets program, where several other activities yet to come. we bring gifts to veterans at local rest First and foremost, I need each homes and assisted living centers. member to go to USSVI.org, login on We hope this year to expand this the member page, and VOTE for this eff orts into Wisconsin, but we need year’s USSVI Offi cers! Do it before some help and guidance from mem- the end of the month. bers who live in Wisconsin or near the border. We will be talking more Base Contacts On the local level, this weekend about this at future meetings. (Sept. 22-23) is WWII Days at Mid- way Village in Rockford. Several of I am proud to be your Commander, Commander you have volunteered to help man but our successes have been and al- Tom Ramsay our booth over this two-day event. ways will be because of your support tram688@jcwifi .com Let me tell you now “thanks!” and participation in Base meetings and events. Vice Commander Chuck Mongan [email protected] -- Age 66-76 is $200. Treasurer -- Age 56-65 is $300. Bruce Pickering -- Age 46-55 is $400. [email protected] Bruce Pickering -- Age 45 and below is $500. USS Illinois Base Treasurer Secretary & Note: Several members have multiple Reminder: It’s time to pay your year memberships. If you have questions Editor/Webmaster 2019 National and Base membership Kate Ramsay about your term, please contact me. dues for the United States Subma- kateram@jcwifi .com USS Illinois Base dues are $10. rine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI). I will be Multi-year options are not available. Storekeeper available to accept your 2019 dues 15 Terry Elmeier minutes before and after our Octo- You can pay me at a meeting: make [email protected] ber, November, and December base checks out to “USS Illinois Base,” or meetings. mail it to my attention at 1702 Calu- Chaplain met Ave., Beloit, WI 53511. Make Bob Fleck Dues are the same as last year: your payment before Dec. 15, 2018 to bobfl [email protected] National dues for both qualifi ed ensure time for your dues to reach members and associate members: National before USSVI’s December Membership David Spencer • 1-year term is $25. 31 cut-off . Send it to my attention at 1702 Calumet Ave., Beloit, WI 53511. [email protected] • 3-year term is $70. Bases cannot accept credit card Events Committee • 5-year term is $115. Richard Martin • Life-time memberships available--cost payments. On National’s website you [email protected] associated with your age: can make credit card payments for -- Age 76+ is $100. National dues only. Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 2 Lizardfi sh sailor (continued from page 1) towoc boats left by barge, traveling saga continues to report to a new submarine, the down the Calumet-Sag Channel in USS Lizardfi sh. But, since the boat Chicago, to the Illinois River, to the was not ready for the crew as yet, Mississippi River, and then to New Rudy was sent to Key West, FL, Orleans for launch. aboard the SS-R4, a WWI subma- Rudy was slated to go with the boat rine, which was patrolling the Flori- on this part of the venture, but as da Straits. luck would have it, Rudy recalls, “a Rudy states that this diversion gave shipmate, who was going through him added gunnery practice training a divorce, wanted out of town.” He in Newport News, off ered Rudy his 9-day liberty and VA.V $20, if he could trade places with him. Rudy never did discover what “When the life was like during the boat’s fi rst orders came for liberty port in Peoria, IL. Instead, he the USS Lizard- fl ew down to meet the boat in New fi sh,” Rudy states, Orleans—to his delight it was Mardi “the crew was sent Gras time. “I had fun!” he smiled. to Manitowoc as a group.” The Battle Star action boat was not yet After passing through the Panama completed, which Canal, the Lizardfi sh headed toward gave them time to Hawaii. They left for their fi rst war train, to assist in patrol on Apr. 7, 1945. It was dur- the fi nal construc- ing their second war patrol that the Icy plankowners of the tion of the boat, Lizardfi sh (SS-373) line Lizardfi sh saw considerable action, the boat’s stern during the and to learn about the equipment earning her a Battle Star for her commissioning ceremony on before the boat was activated. Dur- WWII action. Dec. 30, 1944. ing this time, the crew was set up Photo courtesy of Manitowoc Maritime Museum. barracks style in a warehouse on the After the war, the crew brought the northside of the Manitowoc River. boat back to San Francisco, and later San Diego for decommissioning. For He recalls the Dec. 30, 1944 com- his last three months in the Navy, missioning of the boat, and the Rudy served aboard the USS Blue- 221-foot test dives they took on Lake back (SS-326). Michigan. “I was cold. It was cold in town, but much colder in Rudy has fond memories of Mani- Lake Michigan.” towoc. “Living as a wharf rat” during the fi nal construction of the boat, Leaving near Manitowoc, gave hitchhiking back home to the boat him an opportunity to slip home on weekends, and has he describes on occasion. A couple being around “a great bunch of of times hitchhiking people” living in Manitowoc. It is no home and back. “I wonder that Rudy and his wife, Caro- brought my Dad’s car line, who passed away in 2013, and for the commission- their two kids spent many summers ing party, picking up in Northern Wisconsin and Mani- Rudy (lft) visits one ‘fella’ who lived the Lizardfi sh towoc. In fact, Rudy and Caroline’s Plaque honoring in Rockford.” commissioning 50th Wedding Anniversary was held crew members. As you know, upon in Two Rivers, WI. completion the Mani- Green Board - USS Illinois Base, USSVI — Page 3 The USS Illinois Base has based organizations and represen- dropped anchor to participate in tatives from city, county, state and the 2018 Top of Illinois Veteran’s federal agencies will be available to Stand Down. Leading the charge assist our nation’s veterans. Home- are USSVI members Richard and less veterans will fi nd assistance in Top of Illinois Renee Martin, who have been the areas: health, counseling, em- volunteer partners in prior Stand ployment; vocational rehabilitation Stand Down Downs. The Base elected to join counseling, and assistance with VA their eff orts on behalf of area vet- claims.
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