the Quarterdeck Log "'mbtNhlp publication 01 the CO..1 Guard combat Vet,r,n......00:1.1101\. Publl.h.. qu.rt.,ly- WInter, SprIng, SOOllTlM, Ind Fill. Not toQ/d on I .u,*=rlptlon ba.l.. TM Cout GUI'" Comllllt Veteran. Auocl.tlon I•• Non· Profit Cofponliion of Active D\.ty ~bI", R"I~ Mem~•• R_ Meml»n and Honor.bly OIKhtlrged F~ U-.nbl... 01 It. United Stan ConI Guard who ..rwd In, or provlded clINct .uppolt 10 combat .ttu.­ 110M rkOgnlttod by In IjlPfopH.I. mlllt.ry .w.rd While • .mng II • member of thl United SI.I.. Coni Gu.rd, ASSOCIATION Volume 14, Number 1 Amphibious Fleet Monument Dedication Ceremony Remembers Douglas Munro and APA Fleet On 23 April 1ggg, a couple hundred people I and thank those people - so aptly described as from across the nation gathered at the Coast our "greatest generation" - to honor their valiant Guard Academy in New London, CT. This was selViea, reflect on their selfless dedication to their not a graduation ceremony country, and remember the although a new class of ensigns tremendous sacrifices they made would leave there less than a for the free world." month later. Instead, it was a "The people who fought and dedication ceremony; one that won World War 11 paid a form ida· would pay tribute to the Coast ble price for our freedom; one Guard men of the WWII APA fleet that many of us even today don't and to the memory of the Coast fuliy comprehend. This is espe­ Guard's sole Medal of Honor ~ cially true of those who fought recipient, SM1/c Douglas Munro. the war at sea, for there are few Many of men in the crowd landmarks to sea battles. Now, served aboard the APA's and thanks to the vision of Mr. Bernie sported balicaps indicating their Muraca and the generosity of the respective vessel. The CGCVA Manafort Brolhers and the APA was well represented of course, Associations, we have such a including national president Joe landmark here at the Coast Kleinpeter and national secre~ Guard Academy, here in the sea­ lary-treasurer Ed Burke. port city of New London, which The guest speaker was has launched generations of Academy Superintendent RADM seagoing leaders." Douglas Teeson, representing "From the day the· United Coast Guard Commandant ADM Stales entered World War II, James Loy. Since many CGCVA some of the earliest U.S. suc­ members have ties to the APA cesses against the Axis powers fleet and many could not attend were achieved by Coast this ceremony, RADM Teeson's Guardsmen. At Pearl Harbor, remarks and a letter from Marine . _II gun crews in the Coast Guard Corps Commandnat Charles C. One side of the monument dedicated Cutter Taney led a counter­ 23 April 1999 8t the Coast Guard Krulak are contained herein. Academy, saluting the WWIf APAs. attack. In the Atlantic, Cutter RADM reason's remarks: North/and made the first capture "Welcome to the United States Coast Guard I of German forces at sea by intercepting a trawler Academy. We are priviliged today to recognize (continued on page 25) From the President J Dear Shipmates: This has been an incredibly busy time for me, both on the family and business fronts. Still, I have Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association attempted to attend OFFICERS as many CGCVA­ Joseph L. Kleinpeter, LM related events as National President possible and also John W. Campbell. l.M keep up my pursuit of National Vjce President getting new mem­ E.P. Burke, LM JOE KLEINPETER National Sccrctaryrrreasurcr bers for the CGCVA through the internet. I am very pleased to see BOARD OF TRUSTEES the number of members who are now on·line and Two- Year; Paul Scotti, LM und Ray IlerticH, LM, we will continue to publish and expand that listing Four-Year; W. Figone, LM. [lnd 13_ W. Herbert, LM in the QD Log. A. L. Grantham, LM Pns!. National President The 23 April 1999 ceremony at New London, CT, saluting the APA's and Douglas Munro was ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICE most impressive and it was a privilege to attend National Sccrctaryfl'rcasurer with our Secretary-Treasurer Ed Burke and many 17728 Striley Drive other CGCVA members. Ashton, MD 20861·n63 The Coast Guard Festival at Grand Haven, MI Message & Fax (30 I) 570-566~ (Coast Guard City, USA) is coming up and, as I've stated before, this is a fantastic event if Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association you're a Coastie or were one. The three com· AUXILIARY OFFICERS munities really go out of there way to make you Liz Scotti, PNP, National President feel comfortable. I believe that the Coast Guard June Maxwell. PNP, National Vice President Commandant, ADM James Loy, will attend the Nancy Durke. National SccreturyfJ'reasurer Grand Haven Festival this year. If you can get there, do it. .. it will be a wonderful experience. THE QUARTERDECK LOG There's just so many interesting things to do LCDR Edward Swift. LM, USCG and see across our great country... many of Editor-J n-Chief which directly or indirectly link to the Coast Guard and its rich wartime history. One of our mem· APPOINTEE'S bers, Ralph Ahlgren, invites CGCVA members Walter W. Corr, LM, Parliamentarian; Vince visiting the San Francisco area tQ.. see the Stauffer, LM; Chairman, By-Laws; William G. restored 55 Jeremiah O'Brien, a liberty ship Miller, LM, Chaplain; Robert J. Maxwell. LM. PNP, used during the Normandy Invasion. Ralph was Budget Director/Convention Planning Director, Sidney Weinstein, LM, Sales a volunteer crewman on the O'Br;en during its return trip to Normandy during the 50th anniver­ sary commemoration in 1994. He joined the ship The Administrative oflicc is for contact with the Coast Guard Combat Veterans Association for all in Le Havre, France and enjoyed two months of matters, i.e. change of address, membership, tax­ sea time as the ship returned 10 its homeport in deductible contributions and articles and photos for San Francisco. CA. For more information on the the Quarterdeck Log. O'Brien or a ship visit, contact Ralph at 3335 Becerra Way, Sacramento, CA 95821-3705. From the Vice President Upon retuming to New Jersey from my annual WWII veterans. Bubs snowbird trek to Florida in mid-May, I received an and I rode in one of the invitation to take a boat trip on board the 11 O-foot convertibles and were GGG Adak to New Yorl< for the "Parade of Ships". honored guests. I was Also on board was MGEN David R. Gust who is one of two USCG in charge of the elec­ WWII veterans tronic warfare facility in present, the other Ft. Monmouth, NJ. was Don Watson. Another guest was The parade was Ambassador Vladimer organized by Galuska and his wife. Mary Jane and JACK CAMPBELL Vladimer is the Per­ Carl Gacano, and manent Representative we were certainly treated royally by this of the Czeck Republic wonderlul couple. It was amazing that two to the United Nations. (Above) WWII vets people from a small It was a most interest­ from 811 five tJrmed­ town could put servIces st the ing event with fire Annvlffe, PA parade. , (.. together such a boats shooting water (Right) Jack with .J·d - wonderlul event. high into the sky and LCDR James Tabor Next year they will of the CGC Adak the Navy presenting end MGEN Gust. be honoring the two missile frigates and Korean War veter­ three missile destroyers. They even had a ans so it would be small aircraft carrier bringing up the rear of most fitting if one of the parade. our CGCVA Korean War vets could attend and For Memorial Day weekend, we traveled to represent our organization and the Coast Guard. Annville, PA to participate in a parade honoring Semper Paratusl Jack Campbell From the Editor In the last issue, I mentioned a pro· Coast Guard" working together to gram, "Everyone Is A Recruiter" and ~ help restore the Coast Guard's work­ am pleased to report that several force to strength. Basic information CGCVA members volunteered to par­ on the many officer, enlisted, reserve ~.r ticipate. They include: Albert Ryzner, .. and auxiliary programs will be provid­ Clare Poland, Rod Whalen, Charles ed to help explain the qualifications M Donato, Stanley Syrek, Michael '.~" for each. Participants are not expect Bertke, Jim Goggins, Joe Hannon, ed to be recruiters but rather provide Bill Healy, Bob Maxwell, Ralph t;t-­ ,~ information to potential candidates Johnson, John Baer, and Phillip ED SWIFT and then refer them to the local Coast Healey. Phil, in fact, went so far as to Guard Recruiting Office. organize a luncheon, invite other CGCVA mem­ For those who participate in this program, the bers, and arrange for a CG guest speaker and best course of action is once you receive the the CG recruiters in the Boston area to partici­ package of information, contact your local CG pate. Nice going PhilI Recruiter and see how you can best assist. The program was designed to get all of "Team (continued on page 14) [The Quarterdeck Log 3 Vol. 14, No.1 From the Secretary-Treasurer CGCVA Reunion 2000 We ask CGCVA members who belong to other The Reunion/Convention Committee has been groups or CG activities to please advise their to Fort Mitchell, KY and completed the arrange­ meeting Chairman of our invitation. At present. ments for the CGCVA Sunday, Oct. 22 ­ we are providing adequate time for planning and Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000 Convention/Reunion. it will reduce their workload as we have already We believe there will be plenty at fun and oHicial done considerable legwork for this reunion.