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: 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. Oberholzer LT(jg) ’57-‘59 *************************************************************************************** A TIGER IN THE TANK While on a Med cruise in 1958, the HAYNSWORTH was steaming in company with the USS Randolf (CVA-15), an ESSEX class for whom we would frequently ‘plane guard’ and from whom we would refuel underway. --- On one such refueling occasion as we were in waiting station with ‘ROMEO’ at the dip, (see signal flag)

(Editors insert) for those reading hard copy, red with a thin yellow cross. Ready to replenish (at sea) USS RANDOLF signaled us by flashing light that they had a personnel transfer for us and so we rigged the boatswain’s chair on our port side.----Captain Weed ordered ‘ROMEO’ two-blocked and the engines cranked up as we began our approach to the starboard side of USS RANDOLF. As we slipped into refueling station, it was pleasant to see the Randolf Band assembled on the starboard side of the hanger deck and serenading us as we refueled. WOW, nice touch!----The boatswain’s chair was sent over to RANDOLF but the transferee who was being strapped in looked like anything but a sailor. He was dressed in what looked like a pair of light blue coveralls with a light blue engineer’s type cap.----He came aboard and, as soon as he was released from the chair, he scampered up one outboard ladder then another until he was a bridge level but outboard of the open bridge bulwark hanging onto the outboard handrail.----Seeing him up close, it was obvious that he was adorned in a complete ESSO serviceman’s outfit with blue and white pinstripes and the oval red, white, and blue ESSO logo on his cap. He pulled a squirt bottle and rag from his pocket and proceeded to wipe the ship’s windshields even as the band played.----It turned out that Cdr, Archie Lupia, who had been our XO and who was now the Gunnery Officer on USS RANDOLF, had arranged this splendid display of gas station customer super service for the HAYNSWORTH.------Submitted by: David J. Oberholzer LT(jg) ’57-‘59 ************************************************************************************* CAUGHT IN THE ACT I had the duty one Sunday night while HAYNSWORTH was moored at the Submarine Piers in Norfolk. At about 1030 the duty machinists Mate informed me that we had a leak in the stop valve in the main steam line near the aft engine room.----As we were scheduled to get underway at 0800 Monday, this required immediate repair. The valve in the 8 inch diameter steam line was sealed to the flanges of the steam line by ¼ inch thick copper seals, one of which had the leak. We did not have the required copper on board to make a replacement seal, so I headed several piers over to the USS Sierra (AD-18), a destroyer tender or repair ship) to get some. In talking with the OOD, a Warrant Carpenter, I explained our plight. As luck would have it, he was in charge of the sheet metal shop on Sierra, and would oblige us.----The messenger of the watch escorted me down to the shop where the crewmen were asleep on mattresses on the steel deck (it was a hot night). We woke one of the men sleeping by the sheet metal shear and engaged him to slide out a 4 foot by 4 foot slab of ¼ inch thick copper plate from the supply rack. By now, a few others had awaken and helped him load the copper onto the shear and start the machine. When the piece I wanted (1 foot by 2 feet) was sheared by the blade, it went crashing down on the steel deck plates- now everyone in the shop was awake!------(Continued on page 5) *************************************************************************************

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (July, 2013) (p-5) (Caught in the act –continued from page 4)------As I made my way back to the Quarterdeck, I thanked the OOD profusely and went down the gangway and over to my car. I opened the trunk and as I was putting the copper in, a man in a bathrobe with a leashed dog in tow approached me and said, “What are you doing, son?” I explained myself to the gentleman who then introduced himself. He was Rear Claude V. Ricketts, COMDESFLOTFOUR (Commander Destroyer Flotilla Four). His flagship was Sierra and was walking his dog. He wished me and the Haynsworth well! WHEEW!!!----- P.S. We were ready to “answer all bells” at 0800! Submitted by: David J. Oberholzer LT(jg) ’57-‘59 ****************************************************************************************** A SHOT IN THE ARC I reported aboard the HAYNSWORTH as a freshly minted Ensign and was assigned as Damage Control Assistant reporting to Jack Jones, Chief Engineer.----Shortly afterward my roommate in after officers quarters was demonstrating the safety precautions to be observed with .45 caliber automatic handgun to the P.O. of the watch in our stateroom. The weapon accidentally discharged and, of course, put a hole through the overhead.---- As hull repair was part of my job, I dutifully prepared a work order request for the upcoming tender availability with USS Sierra (AD-18), because our ship fitters did not possess the Heliarc welder required to weld aluminum (of which the 01 deck was made.-----Our Engineering Log Room Yeoman, Fireman Foss, typed up the request with all the others without comment.----When the package was given to Jack, (Chief Engineer), for signature, there was a scream of Rage heard from his stateroom and he rocketed down the passageway ricocheting off bulkheads as he approached my stateroom.----“#!%*x#” He said, throwing the job request at me, as I cowered at my desk. “You can’t say that!!! Are you crazy??? You’ll have us both up in front of the long green table!!!”----After the dust had settled and calmer heads prevailed, it turns out that I had matter-of-factly but very naively penned as follows: “Please repair 45 caliber bullet hole in the 01 deck, at frame 175, starboard side.” END. Contributed by: David J. Oberholzer LT(jg) ’57-‘59 *************************************************************************************** Received May 1, 2013 (snail mail) from Mrs. Viola Aandahl, wife of Andrew R. Aandahl ’44-’45 LT (9/9/2003) Dear James,-----I thoroughly read every U.S.S. HAYNSWORTH DD-700 newsletter and look forward to them. They are full on news and such a reminder of my husband Andrew Aandahl’s days on the destroyer. Andy and I attended the HAYNSWORTH Reunion in ,(1990), and it was unforgettable with Bill and Mae Morton being Hosts. To me it was eye opening and a world that I had never seen. I only wish we had gone to more. Enclosed, please find my dues check. Keep up the good work!----Sincerely, //s// Mrs. Viola Aandahl Editors note: Thank you Viola, it is always nice hearing from you and I look forward to hearing from you again. *************************************************************************************** Rec’d April 8, 2013( Snail Mail), Jerome (Jerry) Soderberg YN3 ’53-’54 [email protected] Enclosing my 2013 dues. Sorry to be late. My wife (Lois) passed away end of January. (Ed. Note: 1/20/2013). Been very time consuming getting everything done. Cannot make reunion this year but maybe next. //S// Jerry Soderberg. (Ed. Note: On behalf of all your shipmates, you have our Deepest Sympathy on your loss). ************************************************************************************** Rec’d May 19, 2013. (Snail Mail) f/ Henry Domeracki. (see April 2013 NL, Page 4) Austin TX. Dear Mr. Horn----- Thank you for including the information on ‘Henry B. Michalak’, (my great Uncle Hank) in the newsletter. That was very kind and thoughtful. I showed it to my family.----Enclosed is a check for $111.00. $11.00 is for the hat and $100.00 is a donation for your organization. Please send a hat w/ scrambled eggs on it to Dan Domeracki, Houston Texas.-----Thank you for your service to the USS Haynsworth Association and for keeping that part of history alive.---- Sincerely, //s// ‘Hank’---Hank Domeracki (Ed. Note: THANK YOU! Hank for your most generous donation to the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee. We, of the DD-700, extend to you and your family a invitation to attend any of our annual reunions. Maybe in the near future we may hold one a bit more convenient to your location in Texas.) ************************************************************************************** Some ‘STUFF’ you probably didn’t know! Which State has the highest percentage of people who walk to work?------Answer, see page 7

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (July, 2013) (p-6) (Rec’d May 20, 2013 (snail mail) f/ Pearl M. Aakhus, (wife of Ralph K. (Bud) Aakhus RDM2 ’44-’45) Jim Horn,-----Am enclosing past due dues for Ralph K. Aakhus RDM2/s 1944-1945.-----We receive the newsletters, stories, and pictures. Ralph has severe macular degeneration, so I his wife, keep him posted.---It was very interesting to us to read the letter from Don Karos’s (’44-’45 RDM3), grandson, (Cory Nokleby. See 12/12 and4/13 issues of newsletters). Bud (Ralph) was with Don through Radar School and service on the HAYNSWORTH and also on “Ellice” Island near TARAWA. (Ed. Note: Located in the Gilbert/Ellice Islands in the South Pacific. See map below/left.) We visited, (Karos) and kept in touch until after Don’s death, (August 26, 2000). We would like to hear an ‘up to date’ on Phyllis, Don’s wife, and his family. We still live, in the summer, in Nothern Minnesota where Ralph was born. Our address is: 29477 County Road 40, Effie, MN 56639-6140. In the winter months we live at 313 S. 74th Place, Mesa, AZ 85208. The pictures of the last reunion in New York, (Albany) were good. We see that John Vasquez, (44-45 SM3) and some of his family were there. We met John at a reunion in Las Vegas, (1996). This was the first time Ralph had seen him since the plane hit the HAYNSWORTH in April (6) 1945. Ralph was on general quarters by the 20’s and 40’s gun mount when the burning plane headed into them. He stepped behind the gun mount and was uninjured. Directly after the crash, through the smoke, he saw an injured man who had a piece of steel in his head. Ralph picked him up and carried him to the medics on the bridge where they could care for him. Ralph never knew if he had made it out alive until we started getting the Newsletters. We were overjoyed to meet John, his wife, sons and grandchild in Las Vegas. We have kept in contact at Christmas Note the ‘Equator’ and Tarawa but this year our Christmas picture and card were returned. ‘address unknown’. Is there above the ‘Ellice’ Islands’. any way we could get Johns’ address? -----Thank you again for your newsletter. The reunions were a lot of fun when we could still attend and dance the night away. We still keep in touch with Bill Breckenridge (44-45 TM2) , Marion and Ed Maugel, (44-45 SOM3)(not for two years though), and Jerry Sonnefeld, (44-45 RDM3). We were very sorry to hear of his wife Terry’s death. We do not have e-mail or computer, sorry. By the way, my husband Ralph will celebrate his 90th birthday June 20, (2013).-----//s// Ralph K. (Bud) and Pearl M. (Mickey) Aakhus (ED. Note: Thank you Mickey for the wonderful letter you sent. Johns’ current address is: 520 Rampano Avenue Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 ************************************************************************************************ Received April 4. 2013. Charlie Delahanty (61-63 RM2). [email protected] West Senaca, NY Jim,-----Reference the April 2013 Newsletter:---In response to Harvey Bailey’s comments about the ‘man overboard’ and our trip to the French Alps, during the 1961-1962 Med-Cruise.----I think the guy who jumped overboard in the Black Sea was one of HAYNSWORTH’s postal clerks. After rescue, and afterwe exited the Black Sea, he was transferred, via chair lift, to a supply ship or oiler (I can’t remember which) and then sent to the Navy Hospital in Naples. Months later, one of his shipmates mentioned to me that he had received a letter from him and that he is doing fine and was working as a mailman in Pennsylvania City.------With regards to the bus trip to the Alps, I have attached two pictures from that trip. The first is of our ‘starboard’ liberty gang and the second is some of our guy’s from the group, enjoying an outdoor lunch. I’m the goofy looking one under the arrow in both pictures----I always enjoy reading the Newsletter. Hope this info helps with your July 2013 issue. Keep up the good work, you’re doing a fantastic job.---//s// Charlie Delahanty, RM2 1961-1963. (Ed. Note: Thank you for the kind words ,and yes, your letter contribution)

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (July, 2013) (page 7) (Received April 17, 2013 from Cham light to: Charlie Delahanty who forwarded to me.) Dear Mr. Delahanty,-----It was so good of you to send in to the latest HAYNSWORTH Newsletter the first two ‘Family Grams’ from the HAYNSWORTH. I have those two and I hope your submission might inspire someone else to submit the third one of which neither you or I have copies. The Family Grams (Published in the April 2013 issue # 70) really are fascinating reading and helps me jog my memory on my Dad’s Navy days and career.----Any specific recollections you have of my Dad or your time on the HAYNSWORTH would be appreciated.----My wife and some friends are going to be in Sicily this September: Palermo, Sep 9 and 10, and Taormina, Sep 11, 12, and 13 and then we take the ferry cross the Strait of Messina and drive to Sorrento Sep 14, 15, and 16 and we finish up in Rome Sep 17, 18, 19, and 20.---We have been to before but never to Sicily and we are really looking forward to this trip.----If my memory is correct, I believe the HAYNSWORTH had a very difficult passage through the Strait of Messina, I think my dad said the HAYNSWORTH almost capsized. I think the HAYNSWORTH was coming back from the mid-east and heads to Naples for resupply, is that correct?---Do you have any memory of the incident? Also, my Dad said Naples was a real ‘logistical challenge’. We have been to Naples several times but never to the base, any memories of Naples or the base there?----It really is great that so many of the crew members, like yourself, of the HAYNSWORTH contribute information, articles etc. from their days on board and I look forward to any memories you care to share.-----All the best,---//s// Cham Light

(Editors note: Cham is the son of the late Robert C. Light jr., Commander, Captain of the DD-700 from 1961 to 1963. Commander Light passed away July, 1996. If anyone who served aboard HAYNSWORTH, during his command, and would share their stories, send them to me and I will see to it that his son Cham receives them and if you indicate that your story(s) be published in the newsletter I will do that also.) (See/read Charlie Delahanty’s response below). ***************************************************** (Rec’d Apr. 16, 2013 from Charlie Delahanty ’61-’63 RM2 Re: E-mail from Cham Light, same date. Above). Dear Mr. Light,-----Thanks for responding to my submission of the 2 Family Grams issued during the 61-63{62?} Med Cruise. And you’re right, I do not have a 3rd one. I’m not sure if a 3rd one was ever issued.-----As I mentioned in my e- mail to Jim Horn, my tour on the HAYNSWORTH was almost exactly the same 24 months as your Dad. I came aboard in July 61, as a seaman radioman striker after completing 6 months of Radioman ‘A’ School in Bainbridge MD. After the obligatory 2 month duty as a mess man (for the new guys who were not NCO’s), I was assigned to the Radio Room. Being the ‘new guy’, I started as a runner, delivering incoming radio messages to any and all addresses. Many of these messages were addressed to you dad and I needed to get his signature validating that he had received, read and if needed, responded to the contexts of the message.----Some of these messages were routine, some confidential, and some were very important, marked “secret” and required immediate attention and response. These important messages were to be delivered ASAP regardless of the time of day. Many times, as a seaman striker, I had to knock on you dad’s Captain quarters door, in the middle of the night, and wake him from a sound sleep, give him the message and wait for his response. I would always apologize for the intrusion and he would always tell me that I was doing my duty and not to worry about it. After which, I would get the h--- out of there as quickly and as quietly as possible After I made Radioman 3rd Class and eventually 2nd class, I assigned the junior guys as runners.----- He must have liked me or respected me for making rank so quickly, because during the Cuban Missile Crises, after a few days of high tension, extreme heat and no sleep, I fell asleep in the Radio Shack, while on duty, and missed a Morse code message , that included a ‘move rep’ for one of our aircraft carriers. He did his duty and gave me a “Captains mast”, which was a Navy disciplinary action. He could have reduced my rank or other actions, but simply restricted me to the ship for two weeks. I was very grateful for his decision.----I don’t remember any incident, that jeopardized the safety of the ship, in sailing from the Mid-East through the Straights of Messina to Naples. But, some of my memories are getting a little faded. I do remember the trip back to the States , in March 62, crossing the North Atlantic, when we were taking ‘green water’ over the bridge and the waves and swells were estimated to be 35 to 40 feet. We could see the screws on the Aircraft carrier that was accompanying us and they were taking green water over their flight deck. I think it was the USS Intrepid. Our main concern was taking green water down our stacks, which I was told could cause an explosion and possible sinking.----At night, we could hear the mid-ship rivets being twisted out of their positions. They sounded like rifle shots. When we awoke (for any of us who could sleep), the ship was a mess. All of our life lines were gone, as well as our motor launch. The mess cooks could not cook anything, as the oven doors wouldn’t stay closed. We would walk by the mess decks and they would hand us a sandwich. In the Radio Shack, I had to strap myself to my chair, which was bolted to the deck, while trying to send and receive Morse code messages. We were all very lucky and happy when we finally reached Norfolk.----- We stopped at Naples both on our way into the mid-east and on the way out, mostlyfor repairs, supplies or liberty. I’m not sure what your Dad meant by “logistical challenges”. That reference may have been about dealing with the local authorities and above my pay grade . Youd Dad was a good and fair leader and I enjoyed serving under his command.----Hope you and your family have a wonderful trip and a safe return.----Regards,---//s// Charlie Delahanty (Answer to question on page 5------ALASKA!

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (JULY, 2013) (P-8) (received April 16, 2013 f/ Robert D. (Bob) Johnston, ’65-’67 ETR2 [email protected] , Richardson.TX.) Hi Jim,----just received the latest newsletter and 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 (Bob) D. Johnston ET2, 65-67, Richardson,TX

(Editor responded April 17, 2013)-----Hi Bob,---Thank you for sending me your e-mail address and I will be happy to include you in receiving the “USS Haynsworth E-Newsletter. I think you will enjoy the color to the Newsletter and the ability to save/print any portion you might wish to have in hard-copy. Another benefit is that you can also adjust the font size to suit your personal needs.---- 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 $20.00/year.----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 newsletter, (April 2013) and if you would like some past issues, let me know.

(Bob replied April 17, 2013)---- Jim,---Thanks for the quick response and the copy of the Newsletter (I really like the color and clarity). I will start a HAYNSWORTH file on my computers just for these. How far back do you have these?--- I will be sending a dues check soon, where do I send it? Thanks for both websites!-----Thanks again and God bless //s// Bob Johnson-----ET2 ’65-’67 Richardson, TX P.S. Have you heard about any reunions for the Galveston Crews? ************************************ Rec’d May 16, 2013 (E-Mail) f/ George E. Hoffman, TM3TC [email protected] Albrightsville, PA). Interesting bit of history. I have seen the drawing many times albeit not in years but I never knew the story.

He is engraved in stone in the National War Memorial, (WWII), in Washington, D.C. back in a small alcove where very few people have seen it. For the WWII gener- ation, it will bring back memories. For you younger folks, it is a bit of trivia that is part of our American history. Anyone born in 1913 t0 about 1950, is familiar with ‘Kilroy’. No one knew why he was so well known-but everyone got into it. I even remember seeing him around public places in the late 60’s. In 1946 there was a Nationwide contest to find the real ‘Kilroy’, offering a prize to the ‘person’ who could prove himself to be the genuine article. Approx. 40 men stepped forward to make that claim, but only James Kilroy from Halifax, Massachusetts, had evidence of his identity. ‘Kilroy’ was a 46 yr. old shipyard worker during the war who worked as a ‘checker’ at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy. His job was to go around and check on the number of ‘rivets’ completed. Riveters were on piecework and got paid by the ‘rivet’. He would count a block of rivets and put a check mark in semi-waxed lumber chalk, so the rivets wouldn’t be counted twice. When Kilroy went off duty, the riveters would erase the mark. Later on, an off-shift inspector would come through and count the rivets a second time, resulting in double pay for the riveters. One day Kilroy’s boss called him into his office. The foreman was upset about the wages being paid to riveters, and asked him to investigate. It was then he realized what had been going on. The tight spaces he had to crawl in to check the rivets didn’t lend themselves to lugging around a paint can to put his check mark on each job he inspected, but added ‘KILROY WAS HERE’ in king-sized letters next to the check, and eventually added the sketch of the ‘chap with the long nose peering over the fence, and that became part of the Kilroy message. Once he did that, the riveters stopped trying to wipe away his marks. Ordinarily the rivets and chalk marks would have been covered over with paint. With the war on however, ships were leaving the Quincy Yard so fast that there wasn’t time to paint them. As a result, Kilroy’s inspection ‘trademark’ was seen by thousands of servicemen who boarded the troopships the yard produced. His message apparently rang a bell with the servicemen, because they picked it up and spread it all over Europe and the South Pacific. Before war’s end, “Kilroy” had been here, there, and everywhere on the long hauls to Berlin and Tokyo. To the troops outbound in those ships, however, he was a complete mystery; all they knew for sure was that someone named Kilroy had “been there first”. As a joke, U.S. Servicemen began placing the graffiti wherever they landed, claiming it was-- (Continued on “MAIL BAG” page 9)

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (July, 2013) (P-9) “Kilroy” Continued from page 8).------already there when they arrived.-----Kilroy became the U.S. super GI who had always “already been there” wherever GI’s went, It became a challenge to place the logo in the most unlikely places imaginable(it is said to be atop Mt. Everest, the Statue of Liberty, the underside of the ‘Arc de Triumph, and even scrawled in the dust on the Moon. As the war went on, the legend grew. Underwater Demolition Teams routinely sneaked ashore on Japanese-held Islands in the Pacific to map the terrain for coming invasions by U.S. Troops (and thus, presume- ably, were the first GI’s there). On one occasion, however, they reported seeing enemy troops painting over the ‘Kilroy’ logo! In 1945, an outhouse was built for the exclusive use of Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill at the Potsdam conference. It’s first occupant was Stalin, who emerged and asked his aide (in Russian), “Who is Kilroy?”!---To help prove his authenticity in 1946, James Kilroy brought along officials from the shipyard and some of the riveters. He won the trolley car, which he gave to his nine children as a Christmas gift and set it up as a playhouse in the Kilroy yard in Halifax, Massachusetts ------AND THE TRADITION CONTINUES……. (below are two more pictures of the “KILROY WAS HERE” LOGO. One is from the WWII Memorial, the other is sort of unconfirmed as much as I, (newsletter editor) am aware of. It may be authentic or possibly ‘photo shopped)?? ************************************

(For those attending this year’s reunion, see if “Osama bin Laden residence, Pakistan”. you can locate this at the WWII Memorial!) Real or not?? WWII Memorial, Washington D.C.

(Editors Note: Thanks George for this trip back in time. I do remember as a young boy in the WWII years of hearing about the ‘Kilroy’ legend. As I recall, Kilroy was popular all through the Korean War also! Again, Thanks!) ********************************************************************* Rec’d May 24, 2013 (E-mail) f/ Terry Murphy SS-394 Razorback. YNCS(SS), USN, Retired. Maryland. Shipmate,-----Some years ago a friend gave me a stack of Naval Plaques when he moved. Most were from surface ships and a few from shore stations. I think he gave them to me since he considered me “his favorite bubblehead!!!!” (Ed. Note: for those family/friends that receive the Haynsworth E-Newsletter, “Bubblehead” is a term us surface sailors affectionately called Submariners.)----Anyway, cleaning out my basement a few days ago, I came across them and some are in good condition. On is for the USS HANK (DD 702) and is in really great condition. A photo is attached. If you know anyone who served on her, or anyone else for that matter, that would like the plaque, please have them contact me. I’m only asking ($15) cash for it and that is to cover shipping costs. Got your name from the Reunion Section of the June 2013 issue of American Legion magazine.---//s// Terry Murphy (bubblehead) (Ed. Note: I am putting this letter in the Newsletter because I know many of you have served on ships other than the Haynsworth, and if anyone served aboard USS Hank also , you might like to have the offered Plaque.)

Call Terry at: (301) 977-1160

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MAIL BAG (Page 10) (Received : June 5, 2013 f/ Kenneth E. Fanus, MM3 ’61-’63 Pennsylvania.) Jim & Chris,------Looking forward to seeing you in September! You always do such a great job with the Reunions! Hopefully we’ll get a few new faces this year, and lot’s of “old ones”. See you in September. //s// Sally Fanus (Ed. Note: Thank’s for the kind words Sally. I would like to futher add that ALL of our Host’s and Hostess’s from all past Reunions have done fantastic work. I commend them all because it IS a lot of hard work to pull of a reunion. I also thank you for encouraging new attendee’s to attend and also, you may get a little good humor joking for referring to us “OLD ONES”!!!) ************************************************************************************* (Received: June 5, 2013 from Steven Nardizzi, Executive Director ‘Wounded Warrior Project” (WWP). (Editors Note: This certificate of “RECOGNITION of SERVICE” was presented for the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee’s 2012 Reunion BusinessMeeting’s unaminous vote to contribute $200.00 to the WWP.)

*************************************************************************************** SOME STUFF ‘U’ DIDN’T KNOW YOU DIDN’T KNOW! Men can read smaller print than women can. Women can hear better. Coca-Cola was originally Green It’s impossible to lick your elbow.------(WOW, I’m really glad to know that so I can stop trying!) The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%! The cost of raising a meduim size dog to age 11 is $16,400.00! The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour is 61,000. The first novel written on a typewriter was “Tom Sawyer”. The Cable Cars are the only mobile National Monuments! 111,111,111 times 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321 ! If you were to “spell out” numbers, how far would you have to go until you find the letter “A”?----One Thous’A’nd ! That’s all I have room for on this page. Look for more “Stuff you didn’t know you didn’t know in this or future newsletters” ( Editor)

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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. Jim, Editor

USS Haynsworth Newsletter MAIL BAG (Page 14) Editors note: I received this letter and photos today, June 14, after I had this page completed and ready to send to the printer so I decided that this letter was more important to get into this issue. Rec’d from A.C. Pickens Jr. Son of Arthus C. Pickens, Wheeler, IL. Mr. Horn,-----Enclosed are some pictures of my Father, Arthus Pickens ’44-’45 F1/c. He will be 95 in November. I wanted to give him some recognition while he is still with us. His mind is still sharp and enjoys talking about his Navy days. He was on the ship during the Kamikase attack at Okinawa. The picture of Art and his sons A.C. and Stephen was taken at the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. in 2010. Art worked pipeline construction for 15 years after the war, then started farming in southern Illinois. He can be reached at: A.C. Pickens---11840 N. 400 St., Wheeler, IL 62479-2401. If you have any questions you can reach me at (217) 259-8144 or [email protected] //s// A.C. Pickens Jr. **********************************************************************************

I responded to A.C. and asked him for the day in November of his Fathers birthday. A.C. responded soon after.---Hello Jim, Dad will be 95 on Nov. 21. I spoke with my brother after our conversation. He was pleased about the pictures and letter you are going to publish. He wanted to know if you have ever seen a piece of the Japanese plane that hit the Haynsworth? Dad has two small pieces that he got as a keepsake. We have kept them all these years, they are one of Dad’s most treasured possesions. I didn’t put it in the letter, but I also have one sister, Jeanette Lambird, and my mother just passed away in May. Dad and mom (Wilma) were married for 72 years. Dad lived the American dream and is a true hero. Thanks for your help in letting some other fine veterans know a little bit about him. //s// A.C.------A.C., you asked if I had ever seen a piece of the Japanese plane that hit the Haynsworth. The answer is yes. The wife of shipmate Michael Mennette, ’44-45 Electricians Mate 1st class brought a small piece of the “Red Sun” and a piston that was engraved with info to the 2008 Reunion, Jacklsonville, . Since you have opted to receive the E-Newsletter, I will put the pictures in a “E-newsletter Bonus Page” -----Jim

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This is the ‘piston’ that Mrs. Madeline Mennette brought to the 2008 Reunion in Jacksonville Florida. (on another “BONUS PAGE” I will show a picture or two which include a piece of the air frame that was saved from the “Meat Ball” as the Japanese “RED SUN” was called by our military. The mementos were brought to the 2008 reunion by Mrs. Mennette and her two daughters, Mary and Margaret. Michael had passed away on January 24, 2008 (just 8 months prior to reunion). I am including these pictures from the 2008 Reunion as a response to the letter from A.C. Pickens (above) and especially for his Father A.C. Pickens sr. who was also aboard HAYNSWORTH on that fateful day of April 6, 1945. I made this picture as large as I could so all could see the engraved inscriptions that I assume were put there by Michael himself. As best I could make out, the engravings from top to bottom read: In Memory (of)?? Okinawa (Jima)?? April 6, 1945 Kamikaze ??? 34 casualties Michael Mennette EM1/c U.S.S. Haynsworth DD 700 U.S.N. (There appears to be other engraved inscriptions on the side of the ‘piston’ but unreadable. If Madeline reads this, maybe she would be so kind as to let me know what the other engraved inscriptions say so I can include in a future newsletter. Thank You! (Note: the 34 casualties noted on the engraving above include the 12 Shipmates killed in that action. Twenty two were injured, some severely but they survived, a few even to this day.)

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Michael F. Mennette, EM1/c ’44 to ’48 Note the ‘red’ piece from fuselage.

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Mrs. Michael Mennette (Madeline) and daughters Mary and Margaret. Crew and Family and Friends of the USS Haynsworth

Taken aboard the USS McINERNEY FFG-8 Jacksonville Naval Station Jacksonville, Florida ************************************************************************************* WHO NEW! (Rec’d f/ John Brockman 63-66 MM2/c) 1. Sore Throat? Mix ¼ cup of vinegar with ¼ cup honey and take 1-tbls. 6X a day. Vinegar kills the bacteria. 2. Splinter? Pour a drop of Elmer’s glue over splinter, let dry, peel dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue. 3. Arthritic Pain? Mix 2 cups of quaker Oats and 1 cup water in a bowl and warm for 1 min. in microwave. Cool slightly. Apply mixture to hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain. 4. Drinking 2 glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers? 5. Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns? 6. Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1-tbls in a cup of olive oil. Let mixture sit for 30 minutes Then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.

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REUNION OFFICERS NEWSLETTER BOARD MEMBERS (P-2) EDITOR PRESIDENT Jack L. Gross (’62-’64 EM1/c) Harvey N. Bailey (’60-’62 RD3/c) James F. Horn (’58-’60 RD3/c) 206 S.W. 24th Street 6601 Chestnut Grove Highway 2 Surrey Court Oak Grove, MO 64075-8300 Luthersburg, PA 15848-5014 Chambersburg. PA 17201-8756 (816) 690-8778 (814) 583-7535 (717) 263-8090 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] James T. Schreffler (’56-’59 BT3/c) 6921 Somerset Street Harrisburg, PA 17111-5251 WEB MASTER [email protected] SECRETARY www.usshaynsworth.com James M. Murphy (’57-’60 SM3/c) Howard R. Doble (’50-’52 FN) Raymond (Boats) G. Wolf (’50-’54 2BM2/c) 545 14th Court 4081 Section House Road #R 7800 West Vern Drive Vero Beach, FL 32960-3609 Hickory, NC 28601-9393 Muncie, IN 47302-8820 (772) 562-3524 (828) 256-8128 (765) 759-9547 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

TREASURER SHIP’s STORE CLERK WEB MASTER James F. Horn (’58-’60 RD3/c) James F. Horn (’58-’60 RD3/c) www.uss-haynsworth.com 2 Surrey Court (same as Treasurer) Bill Morton ’44-’45 SOM3/c Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 (Deceased, June 9, 2012) [email protected] (717 263-8090 *****************************************************************************************************************

TAPS (Made known to us since December, 2012 issue) Name Rate/Rank Time Aboard City/State Date of Passing KITTRELL, JACK C. Captain 2/1968 to 10/1969 Carthage, Tennessee September 4, 2012

CLARKE, ROBERT S. TM2/c 1944 to 1946 Mountain Home, Arkansas February 26, 2013

HILKER, RICHARD BYRON SOM 3/c 1944 to 1945 Atwater, Ohio July 11, 2010

MORRISSEY, GEORGE E. RDM2/c 1944 to 1946 Norwalk, Connecticut January 7, 2013

TICE, LEROY EDWARD BMG1/c 1950 to 1952 Norwalk, Connecticut January 5, 1994 NEWSLETTER EDITOR and TREASURER NOTES (Ed.note: The next 7 lines were in the April issue, but I think it needs repeating. PLEASE send stories/pic’s!) 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. ********************************** Some Statistics/Comments that may interest you! DUES, 5 Year View YEAR AMOUNT # of Payers Reunion’s ------#Shipmates---# Guests --- Total (to date: June 30) 2013 $ 1383.00------51 HERNDON, VA TBD Lets try for a min. of ( 44 ) 2012 $ 2580.00------97 ALBANY, NY 19 25 44 2011 $ 3043.00------122 SAVANAH, GA 19 16 35 2010 $ 3653.00------133 HARRISBURG, PA 25 25 50 2009 $ 3206.00------125 INDEPENDENCE, MO 21 19 40 (Treasurer’s Note: Best year Stat’s: Dues: 2003, $4014.00 # Payers, 175) (Reunion, 2002, # attended, 152)

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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 54 tickets or more 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 Chances:______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 For this years Reunion I have selected this solid Brass Clock and Indoor Thermometer, enclosed in a solid wood box. The brass USS Haynsworth commemoration plate is engraved with ship and 2013 location: Herndon VA. The dimentions are, 10” H X 14” W and 2” deep. Chances on this Raffle are $2.00 ea. Please send your requests for entry in this raffle to: (Indicate # you want.) GOOD LUCK! James F. Horn, Treasurer 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 (Thank You) (insert-A)

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PLEASE NOTE REUNION BANQUET SELECTION AND MENU CHANGE BELOW!

To All Shipmates and Friends of the USS Haynsworth who receive the Hardcopy Edition of the Haynsworth Newsletter. This is a transcript of an e-mail I sent to all shipmates and Haynsworth friends who have e-mail addresses concerning information on the upcoming reunion in Herndon, VA: ( NOTE: If you have an e-mail address, and you have never received e-mail from me, PLEASE send it to me. THANKS).

1. Dates:------Wednesday, September 25, 2013 to Sunday, September 29, 2013.

2. Cost per Room: $ 89.00 (Does not include breakfast for two). With taxes, $ 97.01*, OR $109.00 (Includes breakfast for two(2).------With taxes, $118.81*. *State sales tax and County occupancy taxes currently total 9%. Note: These rates are available 3 days before to 3 days after. (9/22/2013 to 10/01/2013), For those who may wish to arrive early and/or depart after the reunion.

3. Check-in time is: 3:00 PM (1500 hrs.) Check-out time is: 12:00 PM (1200 hrs.) For any guests arriving early,(check-in) Hotel will do their best to do early assignment based on availability. (Early check-in/check-out for Military Reunion Groups. Reunion Group Code: UHC

4. For REUNION RATES, reservations MUST be made Directly to Hotel at: 1-(800) 227-6963. NOTE: When making reservations use our REUNION GROUP CODE: UHC The cut-off date for these rates is: September 13, 2013. After September 13, regular rates apply.

5. COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE from/to Washington Dulles International Airport.

6. There are two (2) RV hook-up sites available. If needed, let Hotel know when making reservations.

7. Rooms include coffee maker, Iron & Ironing board, Hair dryer, AM/FM/CD Alarm clock radio, 37” HDTV (flat screen), and Refrigerators in all rooms. (11 Accessible rooms---3 roll-in showers and 8 handicap accessible ADA compliant. Inform Hotel when making reservations if needed).

8. Coffee available in Lobby from 6AM to 10AM daily.

9. Many restaurants, fast food restaurants, personal services etc. within 2 to 4 blocks from Hotel.

10. For our Banquet we will have a choice of : (Note: all selections include Chef’s choice Starch, Fresh Green Salad, Vegetables and Dessert. All entrees served with Rolls, Coffee and Tea). PLATED DINNERS (Includes 22% taxable service charge and 5% VA sales tax

A. CHICKEN PICCATA ($40.00) Increase of $1.00 B. BEEF MEDALLIONS ($40.00) Replaces Flank Steak and increases by $1.00 C. CRAB CAKE(s) (2) ($42.00) Increase of $3.00. (For those who watch “Deadliest Catch” on Discover Channel, Maybe that’s the reason!)

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USS Haynsworth Newsletter REMEMBER INDEPENDANCE DAY, THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2013 (P-11)

May all Shipmates and Families/Friends have a Blessed and Happy Fourth of July

LET US ALL REMEMBER WHAT THIS DAY IS FOR. IN THESE TRYING TIMES, WE ALL NEED TO ASSURE OUR YOUNG MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILIES KNOW THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS DAY OF REMEMBERING THE SACRIFICE OF ALL FOUNDING FATHERS AND MEN AND WOMEN WHO SACRIFICED SO MUCH TO ESTABLISH THIS UNITED STATES.

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I received this copy of the Brass plaque that was attached to the Forward Starboard 40mm Gun tub that was hit by a Kamikaze Plane on April 6, 1945 while Haynsworth was on picket duty during the BATTLE of OKINAWA. Over the past few years as Newsletter Editor I have had several shipmates ask me if I knew what had happened to the brass plaque. Like me, they had memory of seeing the plaque during their time aboard and I do remember seeing it during my time aboard, (August 1958 to October 1960). My answer to them was I did not know what happened to it. This brings me back to the photo above that someone sent to me about 1 or two years ago. I think it may have been sent to me by Constantino (GUS) Scutari, (1944 to 1945 FC1/c). I’m certain Gus will let me know if it was him after he reads this! So, if any shipmate out there knows what happened to the Plaque I ask that you might share it with the rest of the Crew. Thank You!

USS Haynsworth Newsletter USS HAYNSWORTH (DD-700) REUNION COMMITTEE FINANCIAL REPORT for 2nd Quarter (4/1/2013 to 6/30/2013)

Balance forward from 1st Quarter Financial Report, 3/31/2013------$ 16,324.07

INCOME from: 4/1/2013 to 6/30/2013: Dues: (20) Shipmates .------$ 651.00 Ship Store sales (Mail in)------$ 91.00 Contribution (1)------$ 100.00 Raffle’s, FWJ, HAT, LPF, Reunion Clock------$ 20.00 Reunion Reservation (1)------$ 415.00 TOTAL INCOME 4/1/2013 to 6/30/2013:------$ 1277.00

EXPENSES from: 4/1/2013 to 6/30/2013: Print April 2013 Newsletter------$ 407.23 Office Supplies------$ 48.71 Postage for mailing April Newsletter------$ 53.20 Printer Ink Cartridges for Newsletter Inserts------$ 60.00 Mail Ship Store Items to Customers------$ 31.02 Re-Stock License Plate Frames, (12)------$ 96.00

TOTAL DEBITS from: 4/1/2013 to 6/30/2013------$ 696.16

2nd Quarter 2013 Bal. plus Income 4/1/2013 to 6/30/2013------$ 17,601.07 Minus Expenses,4/1/2013 to 6/30/2013------$ - 696.16 = $16,904.91

Bank Balance on 6/30/2013------$ 16,904.91

On Behalf of the Officers and Board of the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee:

MANY THANKS TO ALL DUES PAYING AND REUNION SUPPORTING SHIPMATES, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. So far this year, (Jan to June) there are 41 dues payers. This equals $1282.00 or about 90% needed to send 3 issues of newsletter out per year. REMINDER: 2013 DUES ARE DUE January/February 2013

The continuation of our Newsletter depends solely on dues paying shipmates, (Specific, itemized details, of Income/Debits available upon request.), Ship store’s and raffle’s are to supplement reunion costs ie. refreshments, entertainment, etc.

Make Checks payable to: USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION COMMITTEE

Respectfully submitted, //s// James F. Horn, Treasurer 2 Surrey Court Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 (717) 263-8090 [email protected] USS Haynsworth Newsletter

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USS Haynsworth Newsletter ************************************************************************************ RESERVATION FORM, U.S.S. HAYNSWORTH (DD-700)------(P 2 OF 2) th 24 ANNUAL REUNION (P-15) HERNDON, VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 25 to 29, 2013

For those shipmates flying into Dulles International, the Hotel provides free shuttle service every half hour. For those driving and desiring driving directions, I can mail Google/Map Quest printed directions. Call me.

1. Wednesday, September 25—Check-in 3:00pm. Managers Welcome Reception, 5:00PM. Rest of evening: On your own and camaraderie in Hospitality Suite. (For anyone thinking of arriving sooner, remember, hotel rates are valid three days before and three days after.)

2. Thursday, September 26---Depart Hotel at 8:00AM for Annapolis, MD. Arrive approx. 9:45AM. 10:00 AM----Custom tour of Annapolis and the US Naval Academy. Includes a USS Haynsworth Memorial Ceremony by Navy Chaplain in the Naval Academy Chapel. 12:15 to 1:00 PM we will have Lunch, (included), at “DRY DOCK” Restaurant. From 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM we have free time to explore “Old Town” Annapolis. 3:00 to 3:40 PM (boarding at 2:25) we will board a ship for Annapolis Harbor & USNA cruise departing from and returning to “Susan Campbell Park” at City Dock. We return to Crowne Plaza at 4:00 PM. Rest of day/evening on own. Hospitality Room will be open. Ships store items will be available for purchase and also raffle tickets for Foul Weather Jacket, Hat, License Plate frame and Reunion Clock. Silent Auction items will also be on display for “silent bid”. Silent auction depends on shipmates bringing in items for the auction. So, if you can, bring something.

3. Friday, September 27---Today we go on a “GRAND TOUR” of Washington D.C.. Our tour bus will pick us up at 8:00AM so have your breakfast early. This tour will include photo stops at the US Capital and White House. Step off and visit include Grant Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, (Kennedy Gravesite & changing of the guard ceremony), FDR Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and others. We will have Lunch at “Fashion Center at Pentagon City, (included). Other sites to view from coach are Pennsylvania Avenue, Peace Monument, U.S. Navy Memorial, Old Post Office, FBI building, Ronald Reagan Memorial, Bureau of Engraving, U.S. Air Force memorial and much more. We will return to our Hotel between 4:00 or 5:00PM depending on traffic. Rest of afternoon and evening on own. Hospitality Room will be open for all activities as mentioned above.

4. Saturday, September 28--- Today we will visit the UDVAR-HAZY Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Bus will pick us up at 8:00AM so have your breakfast early. Get ready for a great ex- pirence as you visit the Space Shuttle Discovery, B-29 Super Fortress “ENOLA GAY”, an SR-71 Blackbird, Air France Concorde, “Anita the Sky-lab spider, and much more. We will also have lunch here and more exploring until about 2:00 PM when we will depart and return to Hotel in sufficient time for everyone to rest up and prepare for our Annual Reunion Banquet with “Happy- Hour” beginning at 6:00 PM. Around 7:00 PM we will have our opening ceremony/service with dinner being served at 7:15. Following dinner we will be graced with a special surprise appearance of a well known WWII personality! After our guests’ appearance we will hold our raffle and silent auction winners. PLEASE take copious pictures and remember to send your best to me for use in future USS Haynsworth Newsletters!

5. Sunday morning we will gather together for our farewell breakfast. (Included in your Reservation). Since many shipmates will most likely have varying departure times, there is no specific scheduled time to formally hold the ‘farewell’ breakfast so arrive when you need to. Looking forward to seeing all our regularly attending shipmates and especially looking forward to seeing and meeting shipmates that have never been to a reunion or have not attended one recently.

Your Host and Hostess for this 2013 Reunion Jim and Chris Horn

USS Haynsworth Newsletter RESERVATION FORM for USS HAYNSWORTH (DD-700) Page 1 of 2 24th ANNUAL REUNION Herndon, Virginia September 25 to September 29, 2013 Hotel Reservations must be made separately in advance of Monday, September 09, 2013. After September 12, 2013, reservations will be accepted on a space/date availability basis. Inform Hotel that you are with the USS Haynsworth DD-700 Party. Use Group Code: “UHC” Crowne Plaza-Dulles Airport, Herndon, Virginia 2200 Centreville Road (For those flying into Dulles International Airport, see page 2 of 2 above) Herndon, Virginia 20170 Local Reservation Number, (directly to Hotel)------1-(800) 227-6963 (Main Phone) Fax Number------1-(703)-471-8284 Room Rate(s). (includes all taxes and city occupancy fee, and Breakfast for 2)------$ 118.81 (includes all taxes and city occupancy fee, and NO BREAKFAST------$ 97.01 For those driving: Parking is complimentary. (Hotel has 2-RV hook-up’s. Let Hotel know if you need one. Check-in 3:00PM. Check-out 12:00 noon. (Hotel will do their best to accommodate early arrival on space available. Name: ______Rank/Rate Aboard DD-700 ______Years Served Aboard, 19_____ to 19_____ Street Address: ______City: ______ZIP______Phone: Home:______Cell:______E-Mail Address: ______Names and Relation(s) to ______You of persons attending: ______

2013 ANNUAL DUES are $20.00, if not already paid,------$______THURSDAY, Sep. 26, 2013 Annapolis, MD + US Naval Academy plus 40min. cruise. Lunch Included-----$85.00 P/P (#)______=Total $______See page 2 of 2 for additional information. We need 30 to schedule the tour. Lunch Included. FRIDAY, Sep. 27, 2013 Washington D.C. “Grand Tour”. 12 step-off visit, 21 + drive-by w/guide.-----$63.00 P/P (#)______=Total $______Lunch at “PENTAGON CITY- Fashion Center” Included. (see page 2 of 2 for more details.) SATURDAY, Sep. 28, 2013 UDVAR-HAZY Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.------$40.00 P/P (#)______=Total $______See page 2 of 2 for more detailed information. SATURDAY, ANNUAL BANQUET, Sep, 28, 2013------(Note: one(1) Guest per registration form is free. Cash Bar: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Banquet at 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Entre’es served with Fresh Green salad, Rolls/Coffee/Tea. Applies to any of the 3 Entre’es. CHICKEN PICCATA: + chef’s choice of vegetable and Desert……………… $40.00 P/P (#)_____=Total $______BEEF MEDALLIONS…”””””….”””””””””””””””……””””..……………..…$40.00 P/P (#)_____=Total $______CRAB CAKES (2)…….+”””””…”””””””””””””””……””””………………….$42.00 P/P (#)_____=Total $______(Meals include Taxes and Gratuity)! SUNDAY FAREWELL BREAKFAST, September 23, 2013. (Included in Room Rate of $118.) *** (If you do not select the room rate including Breakfast then there will be a charge of $11.50 per Person) GRAND TOTAL, (Please, only one check)….Total for: dues(if applicable), Tours and Banquet……..$______**********PLEASE NOTE MENU and PRICE CHANGES from APRIL 2013 NEWSLETTER***************** Send completed Form to: James F. Horn (Treasurer) (For any shipmate that cannot print this form, call me 2 Surrey Court or send me info for the “blanks” and I will fill out for Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756 you) Tele: (717) 263-8090 Fax: Same E-Mail: [email protected]

Make Checks Payable to: “USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION COMMITTEE”

ADDITIONAL REUNION INFORMATION on Page 2 of 2 above

USS Haynsworth Newsletter BONUS PAGE U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL, WASHINGTON D.C. Courtesy of R. Gordon Wolf 50-54 BM2/c

(Just Made Second Class (Boatswains Mate) ************************************************************************************** The “Red Rooster” Norfolk, VA 30 November 1949 Enlisted Men’s Club Gitmo Bay, August, 1953

(L-R) Wolf, Noll?(Nally), Jackson, Nolan (?) R. Gordon Wolf (not identified on photo) ***********************************************************************************

Captain Herbert F. Rommel 50-52 Commander U.S.S. HAYNSWORTH anchored in Venice, Italy, 1952 Venice Italy, 1952 (Photo from BM2 R. Gordon Wolf Photo courtesy of R. Gordon Wolf BM2/c ’50-‘54

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