U.S.S. Haynsworth DD-700 Newsletter Issue 71 July 2013 (P-1)
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
U.S.S. Haynsworth DD-700 Newsletter Issue 71 July 2013 (p-1) Official Newsletter for the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee THE CROWNE PLAZA-DULLES 2200 Centerville Road—Herndon, VA 20170 $ 97.01(includes 9% tax) without breakfast $118.81(includes 9% tax) with breakfast for 2 Make reservations directly to hotel: 1-(800) 227-6963 Must be made on or before September 13, 2013. ATTENTION! UPDATE UPDATE SEE MENU CHANGE IN- REGISTRATION FORM!! We have an exciting special appearance of a WWII Famous personality that will be at our annual Banquet. I would venture to say that everyone attending this year’s Reunion will know who this person is. It took a lot of “finagling” to have this well (WWII MEMORIAL TOUR, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013. Also known personality to entertain us! included are: Korean War memorial and Vietnam War (I’m pretty sure all of you know what “finagling” is) memorial plus many more). Another view of the WWII Memorial Vietnam War Memorial USS Haynsworth Newsletter July, 2013 USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 NEWSLETTER July, 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 * Make all checks payable to: “USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION COMMITTEE” Send check to: James F. Horn 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 (P-16) USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (July, 2013) (p-3) (Rec’d Feb. 28 2013 f/ Stephen McKinley friend of Jackson G. Wyche , BM2 61-66) Mr. Horn,---On behalf of the Wyche Family, I regret to inform you of the passing of Jackson G. Wyche on October 14. 2011. I am sorry for the delay in getting the information to you sooner. Your most recent newsletter has just recently forwarded to Mr. Wyche’s son, from which we were able to get your contact information. Please remove Mr. Wyche from future newsletter Mailings.----Sincerely, //s// Stephen McKinley, Family Friend’ (Ed. Note: My response to Mr. McKinley.--- Dear Stephen,---Thank you for the notification on the passing of our shipmate Jackson Wyche. Each year at our annual reunion we hold two memorial services to honor our shipmates that were killed in action on April 6. 1945 aboard Haynsworth and also those shipmates that have passed away since our last reunion which was held in Albany New York last September (20012). This year we will meet in herndon, Virginia and have our memorial service in the US Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis Maryland and also in our opening ceremony at our annual Banquet on September 28. 2013. At these services, Jackson will be remembered along with the others. I will cancel delivery of the Haynsworth Newsletter as requested, but if it is alright, I will send our April, 2013 Newsletter which will have Jackson’s name and service posted in our “TAPS” section. Let me know if I can send this one last issue or not. Thank you.---//s// Jim Horn, Editor----Mr. McKinley responded.---Thank you for your kind consideration Mr. Horn! I’m certain his son and remaining sisters would appreciate this very much.---//s// Stephen McKinley. (Rec’d April 23, 2013 f/ Loren Morrissey, daughter of George E. Morrissey, RDM2/c 1944- 1946) Dear James,----My Dad, George E. Morrissey, passed away on January 7, 2013. He lived a full rich life and always enjoyed your newsletters. I’m wondering if you could continue sending them to me as it makes me feel closer to him. You could simply address to George Morrissey but use my address. Many thanks. //s// Loren (Ed note: I replied to Loren telling her that I would gladly continue sending the Haynsworth to her and that I would send the April, 2013 E-Newsletter to her to decide which format she would like. Loren responded with the following reply:---Hi James,---Thank you very much for your condolences! I would much prefer the E- Newsletter version. Keeps paper and costs down and much easier for all. Thank you very much—I look forward to receiving this in the future.---Best regards, //s// Loren (Rec’d April, 16, 2013 f/ Robert (Bob) D. Johnston, ET2/c ’65-’67 Richardson, TX [email protected] ) Hi Jim,--- Just received the latest newsletter and as always enjoy everything written and the old pictures. I have just realized I could receive the newsletter electronically so I would like to provide my e-mail address for the future editions (save the postage). Also, I know I’m behind on dues and would like to catch up. Please let me know what the annual dues are now and I’ll send them. Thanks!---//s// Robert D. Johnston---- (Ed. Replied: Hi Bob,--Thank you for sending me your e-mail address and, I will be happy to include you in receiving the Haynsworth E-Newsletter. I think you will enjoy the color to the printed newsletter and the ability to save/print any portion that you might wish to have in hard copy. As for dues, we have never established a set amount in the by-laws of the organization. The most common amount that shipmates send in is $20.00/yr.---I don’t know if you are aware of the two web-sites we have for the Haynsworth. They are: www.usshaynsworth.com and www.uss-haynsworth.com .--- I will be forwarding the current E-Newsletter, (April, 2013) and, if you would like some past issues let e know. //s// Jim Horn, Editor---Bob replied:--- Jim, After looking at roster, on www.usshaynsworth.com website, I realized it included a very old e-mail address and didn’t include my home phone number. Could you update my e-mail with: [email protected] and phone number with (972) 235-0861 here in Richardson, Texas. Thanks. //s// Robert Johnston ETR2 ’65-’67 (P.S.—Look forward to any information you can obtain on the “Galveston Crew”! (Ed. Note: All you “Galveston Crew” contact Bob if you want to re-connect with him). The following four stories have been submitted by Capt. (Ret) David J. Oberholzer, ’57-’59 LT(jg). KUDOS goes out to David for his response to “call for shipmate experiences” aboard the USS Haynsworth! Editor encourages all shipmates to send in their remembrances of time spent aboard Haynsworth. As I have stated in several Newsletters, The ‘MAIL BAG’ is the most popular section of the newsletter followed by shipmate submission of photos taken during service aboard Haynsworth and reunions. COUNTER PAIN While steaming south in the RED SEA, heading for independent patrol duty in the PERSIAN GULF, a seemingly minor equipment failure occurred.---- In CIC (Combat Information Center) there were, attached to the DRA (DEAD RECONING ANALYZER), three small mechanical counters, each the size of a large walnut. They were gear driven by small (stepping) motors on the DRA, receiving inputs from the pitometer log (measuring ship’s speed through the water) and from the ship’s gyrocompass (indicating course being steered).----The three counters indicated miles traveled: one EAST?WEST, another NORTH/SOUTH and the third, total miles traveled. These data are obviously vital to the Navigator, Executive Officer and the Captain. (Ed. Note: I would also like to add CIC (Combat Information Center) where the DRT is extremely important in conducting ASW (Anti- Submarine Warfare) where accurate plotting of the initial reported location of submarine by SONAR. (SEE: P-4) USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (July, 2013 (P-4) (Continued from page 3) The EAST/WEST miles counter had failed (fallen apart). These devices were made by the VEEDER-ROOT Company and were not repairable. We had no spare aboard nor, it turned out, did any other ship in the SIXTH FLEET to which they were willing to admit by message.----Two new counters were ordered through the Supply system immediately.----As we steamed on station in the PERSIAN GULF. It was necessary for the Navigator to calculate the missing data, using trigonometry and other magic. As days turned into weeks with no counter arriving, he became increasingly irritated with it’s non-arrival. The pressure was mounting.---- In desperation I penned a letter to the President of the VEEDER-ROOT Company, enclosed a $10.00 bill and begged for a counter to be dispatched to me.----One day, weeks later, my prayers were answered when a small box arrived in my mail from VEEDER-ROOT Company with a “good luck” note from the President.----This trumped any food package from home and even trumped a perfumed letter from my girlfriend! //s// David J.