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Issue 75
(November Juliet Tango Alpha)
April, 2015
(p-1)
Official Newsletter for the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee
WELCOME TO THE FIRST USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700
NEWSLETTER FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD, 2015
This issue, and the July, 2015 issue will feature the 26th Annual Reunion.
On September 17 to 20, 2015 we will again gather together for four
days of camaraderie and renewal of old and new friendships in
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
This is a ‘bird’s eye view of Niagara Falls. At the top left is the ‘American’ and “Bridal Veil” Falls on the
American side. The Park on the top left is ‘Niagara Falls State Park’ on Goat Island. On Saturday,9/19/2015,
we will board the “Maid of the Mist” and sail into the bottom of the Falls and feel the majesty and power of
the cascading water. In addition to viewing ‘Horseshoe; American; and Bridal Veil Falls we will view the
‘Giant Whirlpool’, ‘Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Escarpment, Hydro-electric Power plants, International
Water Control Gates, Water Intakes. Be prepared for an exciting experience even if you have visited before!
USS Haynsworth Newsletter
USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700 NEWSLETTER
April, 2015 (P-16)
James F. Horn
2 Surrey Court
Chambersburg, PA 17201-8756
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The following items are available in our Ship’s Store. All orders include shipping.
For all purchase requests, please send check to the address below.
USS Haynsworth, DD-700 mesh Ball Cap (specify with/without “eggs)-----$12.00*
USS Haynsworth Patch (embroidered 5” Dia.).-----------------------------------$ 5.00
USS Haynsworth Golf Shirt,(Navy Blue ) with:
Gold embroidered ship, name, and hull number).S/M/L/XL XXL-----$35.00*
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 (Treasurer)
2 Surrey Court
Continuing the series, “This Day in Haynsworth History”
April, 2015 (page 3)
This Day in USS Haynsworth History: February 16, 1945
….Many are familiar with Bill Morton’s recollections of the Battle of the Picket Ships. DESRON 62 had just
left ULITHI a few days earlier as part of, TASK FORCE 58, The FAST CARRIER TASK FORCE. They were on
a high speed run towards Toyko to make America’s first visit since the DOOLITTLE RAIDERS in 1942.
After securing from general quarters, Sonarman Bill Morton wrote: “fifteen minutes later, two of our planes
circled us at an extremely low altitude and, as they went by us a second time they signaled and waved for us to
follow them. It was then that we noticed some planes on our starboard side bombing and strafing some target
below the horizon. Immediately all engines went ahead flank to 25 knots and we headed out there. We made out
two small crafts, and they were burning fiercely amidships. As our planes swooped in on dive bombing runs,
the ship on the left was returning fire from what appeared to be a 50 caliber machine gun.”
With the arrival of Haynsworth on station, the planes ceased their attacks so that the destroyer could commence
fire with it’s 5” guns. Observing from the gun director high on the Cruiser, CL-90, USS Astoria, Jim Thomson
wrote, “ The black oily smoke billows high in the sky, flames visible at its base. There are terrific explosions as
the ‘can’ (destroyer) gets a direct hit on one ship.”
After a brief attack, the Haynsworth came alongside to pick up survivors. Some of the enemy were dying, some
were dead, while others pretended to be dead. Most of the enemy sailors boarded the destroyer but one refused
to let go of his perch on the rudder. The destroyer turned its attention to the final picket boat. Several salvos
from the forward 5” guns set the boat on fire and caused it to sink. Aboard the cruiser Astoria, Fred Lind saw
the action. (He writes) “ I derived some sinister pleasure watching the destroyers guns cause severe explosions
and dense smoke from their targets. After the sinking’s, nine survivors were picked up. One was a 17 year old
kid who didn’t know that all those ships were American until we started firing. Apparently the Japanese public
wasn’t getting much news on what is happening. WELL, we were happy to inform them.” Ten survivors were
taken aboard as prisoners. “Two of them had pretty severe injuries. One had half his face shot away and the
other had a bit of his side and rump well shot up. We transferred the three most seriously wounded to the
carrier (USS) Bunker Hill (CV-17) this evening for better medical (care)…we still have seven aboard with
minor wounds.” The fatal wounds to the face of the one sailor were beyond the healing powers of the doctor,
LT Ley. The other prisoners were held in the forward diesel room down below since there was no brig big
enough on the destroyer to hold them. Their torn clothing was replaced by US Navy dungarees.
From PHLANX Against a Devine Wind” by Martin Irons, copyright 2014.
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This Day in Haynsworth History: February 17, 1945.
The USS Haynsworth was one of nine sequential Sumner class destroyers built in Kearney, New Jersey.
DDs 696-704 served as ‘Destroyer Squadron 62 under the command of Captain James Higgins during WWII.
Today another DesRon 62 member takes the spotlight as DD-697, Charles S. Sperry, saves a Marine aviator after
fighter sweeps against Tokyo.
The USS Charles S. Sperry, DD-697, serving as plane guard on February 17, recovered LT. Philip Wilmot,
United States Marine Corps Reserve whose plane crashed near the carrier (USS) Cowpens, (CV-25). Wilmot
was a pilot with the Marine Fighter Squadron VM-451. His Chance Vought F4U-1D Corsair fighter ran out of
fuel in just his second mission of the war. The ‘Blue Devils’, as his unit was known, had just finished a “dog
fight” with Japanese fighters who were doggedly protecting the Empire. Flying at full throttle during the battle
had brought Wilmot’s fuel level dangerously low. ‘Hang in there Pots’, his squadron commander reassured
him, “We’ll make it back”.
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This Day in Haynsworth History: February 17, 1945
April,2015
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THIS DAY IN HAYNSWORTH HISTORY: October 13, 1944 . (Continued from page 3)
Leaving the Tokyo area, Wilmot’s remaining fuel load of 50 gallons dwindled to just 10 gallons as they
approached their carrier, the USS Bunker Hill. The carrier couldn’t land Wilmot right away so he was directed
to the light carrier, USS Cowpens. Lining up on the mast of the destroyer serving as plane guard duty, he used
it as a guide to get back on deck. Wilmot was faced with landing on a carrier much narrower and shorter than
the Bunker Hill. Coming in to fast to land safely, the Marine pilot was given a ‘wave off’ by the LSO (Landing
Signal officer). Throttling up, Wilmot pulled the long nosed fighter back up to clear the ship. With the evasive
maneuver, Wilmot used up the last of his fuel. As the engine cut out, he pulled up the landing gear and let the
Corsair’s nose level off. The seas were strong that day. The Chance Vought fighter bounced off the first swell
and then ploughed through the next. Though Wilmot had pulled the canopy back and loosened his leg straps in
preparation for the water landing, he left his rescue raft behind as he scrambled to clear the sinking Corsair.
He had barely enough time to disconnect both his microphone and ‘G’ flying suit before the plane started the
long dive to the ocean floor ten thousand feet below. After inflating his Mae West life vest, he opened a dye
pack to mark his position in the ocean. Soon he was treading water in yellowish green waves. With his life in
jeopardy, he discarded his helmet and the expensive goggles his wife had purchased for him. Also gone was her
garter infused with Channel No. 5 that he brought with him on missions. Wilmot was one of dozens of aviators
saved by DesRon 62. Today he is a 92 year retired Dentist living in Colorado. He has said his days as a Marine
pilot was one thing he is most proud.
From: PHALANX AGAINST A DEVINE WIND by Martin Irons, Copyright 2014
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This Day in Haynsworth History: February 19, 1945.
Fresh from the air raids on Tokyo, DesRon 62 moved southwest for the Marine invasion of IWO JIMA…
The action on the morning of the 19th brought the Haynsworth and DesRon 62 close enough to Iwo Jima that
Second Class Radioman Keith Myerholt, (Ed. Note: Keith passed away 9/14/1998), noted, “ saw Mountain
(Suribachi), on Iwo Jima twice during day.” Signalman (Third Class) John Vasquez, (Pompton Lakes NJ)
stated because you could see Mount Suribachi, “Iwo wasn’t like most of the islands where you couldn’t see land
from the ship.”
USS Haynsworth was in the hot seat that evening. “1920 G.Q. was sounded and Jap planes were picked up on
radar but none came in close. We had four torpedoes fired at us but were fired from long distance and passed
in front of us. We were on picket duty 12 to 15 miles in front of task force The Jap planes were after the
carriers and several were knocked down by the ships around them. We didn’t get a chance to shoot. We could
see the beach bombardment off in the distance, of Iwo Jima. Gunners Mate (Third Class), Marion Parkers’
(passed away, 7/25/1968), written thoughts reflected the tempest that picket ships found themselves when they
were isolated from the Task Force by a great distance. The mutual fire support of the phalanx offered by the
carrier group was of no use when a ship was alone on picket duty.
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This Day in Haynsworth History: February 25, 1945:
A personal note from Martin Irons, Author of “Phalanx Against a Devine Wind: Thanks go out to the following:
Karen Myerholt Shinn, and Sylvia Parker Lowder for offering their fathers journals. A special thanks to an
eighty eight year young, Bill Vassey, for sharing his recollections of this day in Haynsworth History.
(Continued on page 5)
This Day in Haynsworth History, February 25, 1945 (Continued from page 5.)
April, 2015
(Page 5)
On February 25th Task Force 58 returned west for it’s third strike against Tokyo. Overnight the Fast Carrier
Task Force had moved within 250 miles of its target. “We were spotted around 0230 by a Jap picket ship so our
planes got a hot reception when they went in,” recorded Gunners Mate Third Class Marion Parker in his
personal log. Despite the fact that the later airstrikes of the day were cancelled due to weather, the American
airmen were still able to claim 75 Japanese planes destroyed for the loss of six American planes. RM3/c Keith
Myerholt’s log noted the score also included, “several small vessels damaged; two trains,one radar station, two
hangers destroyed, and other air installations damaged.”
The Haynsworth, while serving as plane guard, plucked another Navy aviator from the sea. With a lifeline
attached to his waist, Seaman Second class Bill Vassey dove from the bow into the Pacific. Swimming out to the
young carrier pilot, Vassey embraced him. The deck crew pulled the pair back to the destroyer and helped
them up the cargo net to safety. “We picked up the fighter pilot whose plane was shot up so he could not land
on the carrier,” was Parkers description of the event. Ensign Edward Jindra of Fighter Group VF-12, flying
from the (carrier) USS Randolf (CV-15), was forced to make a water landing in his damaged Grumman (F6F)
Hellcat. Despite the heavy seas and high winds that day, Haynsworth had (Ensign) Jinda aboard at 1132.
From: PHALANX AGAINST a DEVINE WIND by Martin Irons, copyright 2014.
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MAIL BAG
(Rec’d 12/27/2014 f/ Robert Trushenski, DKSn 52-54 Bloomington, MN [email protected]
Hi Jim,-----Enclosed is check for 2015 dues. Prior to changing my e-mail address I was receiving the E-NewsLetter only but, since then I have only received the hard copy. Please change me to receive the E-Newsletter.
Thanks. //s// Robert L. Trushenski (Editors note: Robert gives us all a reminder that it is important for all
Shipmates/family/friends of the Haynsworth, who have e-mail capability, to send any changes to your e-address
to me. This is especially important for all who receive the Haynsworth Newsletter exclusively by e-mail. If I
receive more than one “failed delivery message” I revert to sending a hard copy to that individual. The same
applies to all of you who receive the hard copy. If I receive a returned newsletter from the USPS and there is no
forwarding address, I delete you from my mailing list. If I have to re-address a newsletter because I was not informed of an address change it costs an additional $0.70 to re-mail. So, PLEASE keep me informed of changes.)
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(Rec’d from Marvin Timm, RMSn 48-49 Cambridge, MN
Jim,-----Here is a check to cover this year’s dues. Keep up the great job you are doing. Good old Minnesota,
We are having a week long cold spell. Forecasted low for tomorrow is minus 16 degrees F., wind chills of minus
40 to 45 degrees F. STAY WARM //s// Marv (You and Lois too! Jim)
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(Red’d 1/23/2015 f/ Pauline Murphy, (Thomas Murphy, RDM3/c 44-45 [D: 11/14/2002])
Thanks so much for the Newsletter. I still see a few names I remember from way back when Tom and I were
able to come to reunions! //s// Pauline “Polly” Murphy P.S., I keep in touch with Ed and Marian Maugel,
SOM3/c (Ed. Note: Thank you Polly, it is our pleasure to keep sending you the Haynsworth Newsletter. I’m
glad that you enjoy it.)
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Editors note: I received the following correspondence from Laura, a good friend of Electricians Mate 1st Class
John Vaessen, 1944 - 1945. Laura lives in Idaho and John in California. I contacted Laura back in October
2014 as I was unsure of where to mail John’s Haynsworth Newsletter since Laura was now in Idaho. Laura
wrote back:
October 14, 2014
“Hi Jim: ----Jack is 98 (July 10, 1916) and his eye’s aren’t that good. So, I read to him when I visit and stay
with him. You can send the newsletter to either address as I will be the one reading to him. (see P. 6 for rest)
MAIL BAG
April, 2015
(page 6)
(Continued from page 5.)
I’m heading to California to see him in a few days time. Jack answers his own phone and can hear and speak
well over the phone. He loves hearing from folks. Thank you for editing the newsletter. I am sure it brings
much pleasure to the many associated with the Haynsworth.
Kind Regards, //s// Laura
(Editor’s note: If any shipmate who knows Jack and would like to talk to him, his Tele. Is (650) 344-4790 and
His address is: 902 Peninsula Avenue, Apt. 312, San Mateo, CA 94401-1571)
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(Editor’s Note: The following letter, received on 9/16/2014, is from the daughter of George Morrissey, RD2/c,
1944-1946. [George passed away on 1/7/2013]. The subject concerned a e-mail I forwarded to all shipmates,
originated by Marty Irons, that contained a ‘you tube link’ to a video of the USS Hancock, CV-19, that
documented the carriers hit by a Kamikaze on 7 April 1945, the day after Haynsworth was hit. The link is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSd7ncuEdW8
September 16, 2014
Loren Morrissey writes: Marty, that is absolutely incredible footage. Thank you for sharing with everyone.
I am sure you are getting and will get many notes. Really spectacular, and scary.
(On Friday, Sep. 12 I forwarded this from Marty to all shipmates with e-mail. Marty writes);
I keep saying that the research for the book, (Phalanx Against a Devine Wind), is over until something else
shows up. The enclosed link shows the USS Hancock on April 7. 1945 as she is hit by a kamikaze. April 7th was
the second day of the largest kamikaze attack of World War II, Kikusui No. 1.
The USS Haynsworth was nearby when the kamikaze hit the Hancock. She, (Haynsworth), rescued eight of
the ‘Hanna’s’ sailors. Three of them were transferred with three additional Haynsworth sailors to the USS
South Dakota after the Haynsworth completed its burial at sea that day.
DD 701, USS John w. Weeks saved twenty three sailors.
DD 697, USS Charles S. Sperry saved nineteen sailors.
DD 696, USS English saved eight sailors.
DD 631, USS Erben saved fourteen sailors.
//s// Marty (Editor’s note: Another good web-site is: http://ww.criticalpast.com (over 57,000 WWII video’s)
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(Rec’d August 2014 from Fireman Albert Nagy, 57-61 Elizabeth, PA [email protected] )
Hi Jim,-----Sorry about being late with the dues. I really enjoy getting the newsletter by mail, guess I’m still ‘old
school’. Keep up the good work with the DD 700. //s// Fireman, (Forward Boiler Room), Al Nagy
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(Rec’d June 26, 2014 f/ Marty Irons Re: RDM3/c Mariano Saia’s “Sea Tale”.
Jim,----- The first I heard of this ‘tale’ was from Tom Murphy’s widow, Polly.(note, Polly wrote a note on
previous page, (5), unrelated to this ’tale’. Last evening Fred Saia, Mariano’s son, confirmed the tale with a
new twist. Keep in mind, Mariano was a Buffalo, NY native.
“Frustration turns to anger when it is discovered that part of the kamikaze’s plane was built in America.
Found in the debris is a propeller part stamped BUFFALO FORGE.” Before the war, Buffalo Forge of
Buffalo, NY, built industrial fans. I have a collection of photos, from Loren Morrissey, of her Father George,
and Mariano Saia. Both were Plank Owner Radar men on the USS Haynsworth. I’ll try to get those to you this
weekend. //s// Marty
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Etymology of the phrase ‘A Shot of Whiskey’---In the old west, a .45 cartridge for a six gun cost 12 cents, so did
a glass of whiskey. If a cowhand was low on cash he would often give the bartender a cartridge in return for a
drink. This became known as a “Shot” of whiskey. Thanks go to RM2/c, (58-61) John Pascucci for this.
MAIL BAG
April, 2015
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(Rec’d Jan 14, 2015 f/ Ron Jones, Sn 57-60 Brooklyn, MD)
Hello Jim, ------Two Ball Caps please, no eggs. Hope to make the next reunion at Niagara Falls. Sorry to hear about
Howard Doble. He was a very good friend to Barbara and I. Thank you and all the other shipmates who continue to keep
the Haynsworth going. Hope to see you all at this years reunion. //S// Ron Jones
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Rec’d 12/14/2014 f/ Esther Mack, wife of Thomas Mack RD1/c 50-54. )
Dear Jim,------I am writing to inform you of the death of my husband, Tom Mack on August 29, 2014. Tom enjoyed very
much reading the Haynsworth Newsletter. Tom was so proud to have been in the Navy and because of it and the friends
he made. He went on to receive a teaching degree. He taught for 39 years and was the proud Father of three daughters,
(two of whom are teachers also) and five grandchildren. Tom and I were married 56 wonderful years. He was a
wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Please discontinue the newsletter. //s// Esther Mack
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(Rec’d 12/16/2014 f/ Harold Learson LT(jg) 54-57 [email protected] Belmont, MA)
Jim,------Just received the newsletter hardcopy. Thanks for all you do for the shipmates. Hope to make Niagara Falls in
2015 if I (Harriett) can drive to it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. //s// Hal Learson, 54-57
(Thanks Hal and Harriett. Jim)
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(Rec’d 7/11/2014 from (LTjg/ Capt.) David Oberholzer. [email protected] (Sorry for the delay.)
Hi Jim,-----I just received the July, (2014) newsletter, splendid work!! As are all your newsletters, thank you. I wanted
to let you know that I just had a good talk with Jack Vaessen. (EM1/c 44-45). He is well and remembers a lot about the
ship. He was on watch in the forward engine room switchboard when the kamikaze hit in the main radio room. He said
the top watch, Archie McGee,(EM1 44-45 and passed away Jan. 8, 2008), told him to note the time and go topside to see
what was going on. He, Jack), had no paper on which to write, so he wrote it on the switchboard itself. He was also at the
commissioning in Brooklyn Navy Yard with Archie. I will send him a birthday card as I did A.C. Pickens on his 95th
birthday in Nov. 2013.--------Best regards, //s// David J. Oberholzer
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(Rec’d Feb 5, 2015 f/ Marty Irons)
Hello Jim,------The shipmates, and Family, may be interested in knowing that the USS Haynsworth gets a mention in
the 2004 book, ”The Threadbare Buzzard” by Captain Thomas M. Tomlison, USMC, of VBF-83 (Fighter Bombing
Squadron, USS Essex CV-9). During 1945 he was high lined from the USS Admiralty Islands, CVE-99, to his new unit
aboard the USS Essex from the ‘Lucky 700’. The transfer lasts a couple of pages in the book, pp 214-215. Excerpt---“In practically no time the four Marines from the Admiralty Islands had been deposited, one by one, on the deck of the
destroyer. The jolly destroyer men congratulated them for being so ‘dry’ and suggested that had they known that their
‘guests’ were to be Marines, that might have not been the case. A pox on them.”
The book, written in folksy style, follows Tomlison from pre-war USA to service in the Canadian Air force, his
repatriation to the US in 1942, service with VMF-214, (before Pappy Boyington)), VMF-213, and finally VBF-83.
(The book is out of print but easily available on Amazon.com)
(Note, VMF-214 was the famous Marine fighter squadron of ‘PAPPY Boyington’ in the TV series Ba Ba Black Sheep.)
Best, //s// Marty
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(Rec’d August 2, 2014 from Edward Roynesdal, son of Rolf Roynesdal MM1/c 51-52
Hi,-------Just wanted to let you know that my Dad, Rolf Roynesdal, passed away on April 15, 2014 at age 91.
He is buried in Amelia Military Cemetery and with full Military Honors. My Dad served in WWII and also Korea.
Pass this on. Thank you, //s// Ed Roynesdal
(Editors Note: Ed responded to an e-mail I sent requesting a current address for his Father since the July issue of the
Haynsworth newsletter was returned to me as ‘no forwarding address’. )
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Etymology of the phrase; THE WHOLE NINE YARDS. American fighter planes in WW2 had machine guns that were
fed by belts of cartridges. The average plane held belts that were 27 feet.(9 yards), long. If the pilot used up all his ammo
he was said to have given it THE WHOLE NINE YARDS!---- Now you know the rest of the story! (Paul Harvey)
MAIL BAG
April 2015
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(Rec’d August 24, 2014 f/ Joyce Gamlin, (Sn Myron F. Gamlin 49-50)
Dear Mr. Horn,
This is to inform you that GAMLIN, MYRON F. SN, G.Q. Station 40mm Starboard Side 1949 to 1950, Peshtigo, WI,
passed away on November 6, 2010.
My sincere apology for the long delay in informing you of Myron’s passing. He would have loved to be able to attend
one of the (Haynsworth) reunions. However, because of his health we were not able to do so.
From what I’ve read in your Newsletter, this last one (2014) sounds wonderful.
Sincerely, //s// Joyce E. Gamlin
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(Rec’d March 17, 2014 f/ Gregory (Greg) E. Crouch, RDSn 67-68 [email protected] )
Hi Jim,------How do I buy a copy of this book? (Phalanx Against a Devine Wind).
My name is Greg Crouch and I served aboard the Haynsworth while it was in Galveston, I went to reserve meetings on
her, and did one two-week training cruise on her). I later went to the fleet and served as a deck force leading seaman
before transferring to CIC, (Combat Information Center), as a radarman aboard the USS Bradley DE 1041. We did a
tour of the ‘gunline’ in Vietnam in 1970. After I was discharged, I went back to college and earned a B.A. and M.S. in
biology, then earned an MBA. I own a small environmental consulting firm in Houston, TX.
Best Regards, //s// Greg (Ed. Note: Thanks Greg. I am sorry I missed putting this in an earlier newsletter. It got mixed
up in ‘the stack’! I will be notifying everyone when the book is published. Jim)
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(Rec’d March 14, 2014 fm/ Marty Irons.)
Jim,------I received word today that Honorary Crewman, FC2/c Bob Plum passed away on December 4, 2012. He was 94
years 11 months. Bob’s tale of being swept off the (USS) Lind and recovered by the Haynsworth is included in my book.
It is definitely one of the more popular tales of the war years as evidenced by Bob’s own writing, Dr. Ley’s letters, GM3/c
Marion Parker’s log, and entries in three different Destroyers official war diaries. There will be a couple of excerpts
headed your way soon. Hope it’s warmer where you are than where I am! //s// Marty
P.S.: I would like to add a little more about FC2/c Bob Plum. Bob was a crewman aboard the USS Wallace L. Lind
DD 703. During a refueling, (UNREP), somewhere in the South China Sea. In January 1945, he fell off the Lind and was
picked up by the Haynsworth. Bob spent two weeks aboard the Haynsworth until arriving at Ulithi where Bob was
transferred to the Destroyer Tender USS Praire AD-15.
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(Rec’d January 16, 2015 f/ L. Tucker Gray QM3 55-57
Hey----I’ve got a story to tell y’all. First, Baton Rouge was great but my stomach doesn’t like Spicy Food!, drank a lot
of water, sorry. It was good to see Signalman Mike Whitford. This was my first and not my last. My wife and I missed the
banquet because she had to go to the hospital where they treated her real well, thank you. Also, Baton Rouge police Dept.
sent me a red light ticket for turning on a ‘red light’ trying to fing the Holiday Inn. There went my winnings at the casino
of $137.00. Also, on January 10 this year I went to a Tin Can sailors get together in Lakeland Florida. Man, was it neat!
Saw alot of WWII destroyer vet’s, Korean Vet’s, Vietnam Vet’s, bu no Haynsworth Vet’s. I told a few jokes, especially
about bosu’n mates since I was up on the bridge all the time on the Haynsworth. Joke; did you hear about the married
couple who, Hawaii on their 20th anniversary-- they did and on their 60th anniversary he went back to get her!
GO NAVY-BEAT ARMY! //s// L. Tucker gray
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(Rec’d 18 February 2015 f/ Malcolm Kenyon , LT 69-70 Bellingham, WA [email protected]
Dear jim,------Who would have believed 46 years ago that the single most enduring affiliation of my life would be as a
Destroyerman? My mother always cautioned me to keep good company and, so be it! Please find enclosed my 2015 dues.
My Best Regards, //s// Malcolm Kenyon, Chief Engineer 1969
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(Rec’d Fri. Feb. 13, 2015 f/ Marty Irons
Thanks to all of you who have helped and encouraged me with my first book. (Phalanx against a Devine Wind)
While we wait on the publisher, here’s a ‘link’ to an article about my most famous source of information, 1st LT PhilipWilmot, USMCR, and the tale of his rescue by one of the destroyers featured in the book.
This is the first of hopefully four more book excerpts to be published in various newspapers and magazines. Next up
will be a lengthier article in the ‘TIN CAN SAILORS’ magazine about the USS Haynsworth taking prisoners on the high
seas. http://issuu.com/soprissun/docs/sun_021215_20pgsnewest/3?e=2123489/11386879
MAIL BAG
April. 2015
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Important Notice Concerning Raffle of Foul Weather Jacket
I received the following e-mail from shipmate Wayne St. John (ICFa, 65-68) who was the supplier of the foul weather
jackets we have raffled off over the past 7/8 years.
Hey Jim,-----I hope this finds you warm and well! (Editor response--right now it’s 7 degrees here!!) We have been
watching the news and man it looks brutal up there. I hope y’all are not getting it too hard.
The reason for this message is to let you know that ALL of the foul weather jackets are gone. The surplus has been
depleted and there are no plans for any more to be produced. Please remove the information from the newsletter. It was a
good run and we made some folks happy with their new jackets but it has come to an end.
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and having a great New Year.
With warmest regards, Your shipmate,
//s// Wayne St. john, La Porte, Texas
Thanks Wayne and, yes we did have some very happy shipmates, those who won them in the raffle and those who
purchased their own. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to have a ‘Memory’ from our ship. Jim
On this subject, we have been holding the raffle for the past 2 ½ years without the required number to raffle off the
jacket. Since many of you already bought raffle tickets and have not had the chance to win it I will refund your money
if you wish or, I will give you an additional three tickets free for entry in the NEW US NAVY fleece jacket that will be
raffled off at this year’s reunion. If you do not want you’re previously purchased tickets to apply to this year’s raffle and
want a refund, let me know and I will mail you a refund check to cover your purchase. You can view this year’s jacket
on the insert. Jim
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The following e-mail from Marty Irons is in response to the e-mail from Sm3/c John Vasquez which I printed in the Dec.
2013 news letter on pages 13 and 14. The following is Marty Irons, author of ‘Phalanx Against a Devine Wind’.
Well, we can narrow it down to a few candidates. Of the 13 (Injured) transferred to the USS South Dakota, (eleven onApril 6, two on April 7) most were Radiomen (6), Rararmen (2), and Vasquez, leaving 4 seamen. We can narrow it down
from there: S2/c Lonnie Lee Aulbert, (D: April 7, 2012, I believe he was on the twin 40mm mount. He was knocked into
the sea, had crushing wounds to his chest and legs, and was badly burned. Besides RM2/c Walter Holcombe, (D: Jan.
1997), he was the most severly burned Haynsworth sailor that survived. I believe, but have not confirmed, that
Torpedoman 2/c Bill Breckenridge, saw him (Holcombe) go into the ocean but did not leave his battle station. S1/c Robert
Matschat, (KIA on Apr. 6, 1945) was definitely on the twin 40mm. He was blinded so it’s highly it was him. A
‘Haynsworth Newsletter’ has an account from a friend of his, S1/c Charles (Chuck Lechner, (D: Jan. 31, 2009), that
Matschat was sprawled on the deck dying. He was the first Haynsworth sailor to expire aboard the USS South Dakota on
April 7. S1/c Frank Lembo was burned on the hands and face. He also was blinded. LT Ley, the ships doctor, was unsure
if he would see again. He was transferred to the South Dakota on April 7. He did regain his vision and lived a full life until
1978. I spoke to Frank’s daughter, Francine, last evening. Seaman 1/c Edward Malkiewitz had burns of the legs, right
hand and face. I have been unable to find any surviving family. He might be the most likely candidate. Marty ends with:
I had heard the first part of the story, (John Vasquez’s printed in the Dec. 2014 NL), before when I met with John last
September. We spent many hours discussing the Haynsworth but frankly, my knowledge of the Haynsworth was a
fraction then of what it is now. I’d bet on Malkiewitcz. //s// Marty
Editors note: Marty (Irons) sent me another e-mail concerning S1/c Edward Malkiewicz as follows:
A lot of ‘Ed Malkiewicz’s in the United States. I think I found his grandson in Maryland. I sent a Facebook message so
we’ll see. Ed Malkiewicz seems to have risen from S1/c to BM3/c on the USS Collett (DD-730) (1960). He served twenty
years and passed away April 18, 2011. (IF I HAVE THE RIGHT GUY) The Haynsworth web site has his name spelled as
‘Malkowitz but that is incorrect. I’ll let you know what I find out. Marty
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ETYMOLOGY of PHRASES
BUYING THE FARM: This is synonymous with Dying. During World War I soldiers were given life insurance policies
worth $5000. This amount was about the price of an average Farm, so if you died you “BOUGHT the FARM” for your
survivors.
(December, 2014)
page 10
If any shipmate wishes to subscribe to the TCS and cannot print this, let me know and I will send a application to you.
Dear Shipmates/Family and Friends,-----I have previosly mentioned the “TIN CAN SAILOR” Newspaper and the
benefits of subscribing to the TCS newspaper. One benefit I have taken advantage of over the past years is to
present my membership card to the admissions office of many “HISTORIC FLEET” ships and Museum sites in
our travels around the country over the years. Most sites allow free or highly discounted admission for the member and
guest. The newspaper is generaly 40 to 50 pages and full of stories of past and current Navy ships plus many
“MAIL BAG” entries from shipmates across the country. A Haynsworth shipmate had a letter published two or
three years ago which I published in a Haynsworth Newsletter. There are also opportunities for shipmates or the
general public to participate in volunteering for maintenance of ships in the “Historic Fleet” if you happen to live
close to one. (I wish I did). So, in closing, I highly recommend this worthwhile newspaper. The extract below was
added because I frequently receive inquiries from shipmates looking for information on a friend who served aboard
with them, and with my limited resources I cannot provide current information on some. Jim Horn, Editor.
TCS Locator service is a little expensive but you do get your money back if they can’t find
your search.
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TAPS
(Made known to us since December, 2014 issue)
Name
Rate/Rank
Time Aboard
City/State
Date of Passing
TERHUNE, CHARLES F.
DC3/c
1949 to 1950
Southport, NC
November 12, 2014
GLEN Jr., PETER
RD2/c
1954 to 1956
Brick Township, NJ
January 9,
2015
PANKAKE, CHRISTIAN R. PN1/c
1950 to 1952
Austin, PA
January 19, 2015
MACK, THOMAS R.
RD1/c
1950 to 1954
Traverse City, MI
August 29.
2014
DININGER, MARION W.
MM/c
1944 to 1945
Indianapolis, IN
February 4, 2015
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NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND TREASURER NOTES
On behalf of all the shipmates who receive this newsletter (400+) and those who receive the E-Newsletter
exclusively, I would like to thank all shipmates, and family members of deceased shipmates, who continue to
send me correspondence for inclusion in this and all our newsletters. Without these notes and letters there
would be no newsletters to share with all of you so, keep them coming in please. I have received many short
comments on the inclusion of ‘This Day in Haynsworth History’, all of them positive and encouraging and
ranging from, ‘I never knew this about the Haynsworth’ to ‘keep them coming’. I wish to personally thank
Marty Irons for providing the content for these entries. Marty expended many hours of research to gather the
information and is close to having the resulting book, ‘ Phalanx Against a Divine Wind’ published. Bravo Zulu
Marty. I will keep all of you informed of the available date when the book goes out for purchase. Those
shipmates who have e-mail on my e-address file will be notified as soon as I know. Those of you who receive this
‘hard copy’ newsletter will be notified on the next scheduled printed newsletter. If you have an e-address and
have never received any e-mail from me then you need to send me your e-address so I can add you to my file.
Treasurer Note. Below is a comparison of # of dues payers, average, and total income for past 5 years.
Year
# of payers
Total Dues Income
Average per payer.
2011
124
$ 3,063.00
$ 24.70
Note: We are far behind the
2012
99
$ 2,560.00
$ 25.86
average dues payers for the
2013
86
$ 2,478.00
$ 28.81
end of the first quarter.
2014
72
$ 2,998.00
$ 41.64
Continuation will impact
2015 (1st Q)
16
$ 425.00
$ 26.56
frequency of the newsletter
and number of pages.
INSERT 2B
April, 2015
Note locations of the Holiday Inn, Red Coach Inn, Casino, Goat Island, Maid of the Mist and Prospect Point.
All within short walking distance’s.
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View of Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls at night
(April 2015
page 11)
Continuation of the series: THIS DAY in USS HAYNSWORTH HISTORY, Jan. 18, 1945
Happy Birthday to Gunners Mate 2/c Phil Goldstein, born Jan, 18, 1919! And, crewman John ‘Jack’ McAllister born
also on this day in Newburg, New York. Jack was a Haynsworth plank owner, Seaman, Radioman striker and RM3/c,
1944-1946. Jack died on veterans day, 1992. Phalanx Against a Devine Wind is dedicated to Jack and the WWII crew
of the USS Haynsworth. Now we will Know.
January 18, 1945: After aerial attacks for several days against Hong Kong and Hainan Islands area of the South China
Sea, the weather became the enemy for the nine tin cans of Captain John Higgins’ Destroyer Squadron 62 and the
ships of the Fast Carrier Task Force.
“The wave towered over the ship like a building crashing down. ‘Grab ahold of something’, Signalman John Vasquez
warned his watch. His yelling was swallowed by the cacophony of the storm. Vasquez wrapped his arms around the
ladder on the mast. The Haynsworth, pounded and covered by tons of seawater collapsing down on the ship, took a
deep roll. Vasquezs’ feet were no longer on the deck. As the ship was pushed down and to the side by the wave, his feet
were hanging loose as he swung above the churning ocean. The roll was the greatest this young crew had experienced.
Vasquez was told later that if the Haynsworth had leaned just another degrewe or two she would have foundered and
been lost. ‘We had a 52 degree roll’, was the simple notation in Gunners Mate Marion Parker’s log. ‘The sea was so
rough and the weather so bad, that we did not strike. We rolled and waited for the weather to break. Boy, this is a
rough sea. Some of the life rafts and lines are gone”.
10 February 1945 to 3 March 1945: This vessel, in company with Task Force 58, in carrier raids on Tokyo and in
support of landings on Iwo Jima, Task Force 58 carried out strikes against Tokyo, the Island of Honsho and other
island bases of the Japanese Empire, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. This vessel destroyed three Japanese picket boats and
took twelve Japanese POW’s while about 70 miles south east of Tokyo. From: Phalanx Against a Devine Wind
March 4, 1945: As Task Force 58 returned to the forward base of Ulithi for repair, rest, and re-provisioning, all of the
destroyers of Commander Higgins’ Squadron 62 involved earned a battle star for their participation in the ‘Iwo Jima
Operation’. For the Haynsworth, this would be their second battle star earned in just over two months.
March 14, 1945: Task Force 58 sortied from Ulithi on March 14 with the mission “to destroy the enemy aircraft,
aircraft facilities, naval forces, shipping, and defenses in the EMPIRE-NANSEI SHOTO-FORMOSA area, assist
landing operations in NASEI SHOTO by direct air support and surface bombardment, conduct photographic and air
reconnaissance, in order to support the occupation of OKINAWA GUNTO”.
She included eight separate Task Groups, fifteen aircraft carriers, ten battleships, seven cruisers, and dozens of
destroyers. The Screen Task Group, 58.3.4 was reconfigured so that in addition to DesRon 62, Destroyer Squadron 48
(DesDivs’ 95 & 96) was now a member. The seventeen destroyers would serve as the screen for the carriers Bunker
Hill, Essex, and Cabot with the express mission to ‘screen heavy ships against submarine, air and surface attack.
Destroy enemy surface forces and submarines if opportunity occurs. Designated units form Destroyer Scouting Group
when directed. Conduct bombardment of enemy shore installations, if directed.’
The sea greeting the fleet leaving Ulithi was strong. Doc Levy and his pharmacist mates had patients right away as
three Haynsworth Sailors were injured by heavy seas breaking over the fo’c’sle. Injuries sustained included “broken
arm, leg, and jaw”. Bosun’s Mate First Class Bill Nauck and LT Sidwell L. Smith were transferred over to the
battleship South Dakota the next day for further treatment for their injuries received while trying to secure the shills
anchor. Much to the disappointment of his shipmates, Bill never returned to the Haynsworth.
From: Phalanx Against a Devine Wind by Martin irons, Copyright 2014.
ETYMOLOGY of Phrase’s: ‘IRON CLAD CONTRACT’ This came about from the iron clad ships of the civil war.
It meant something so strong it could not be broken.
‘PASSING THE BUCK’: Most men in the early west carried a jack knife made by the Buck Knife Company. When
playing poker it was common to place one of these Buck Knives in front of the dealer so that everyone knew who he
was. When it was time for a new dealer the deck of cards and the knife were given to the new dealer. If this person
didn’t want to deal he would “PASS THE BUCK” to the next player. If that player accepted, then,
“THE BUCK STOPPED THERE”.
As Paul Harvey would say, “Now you know the rest of the story”!
(INSERT 1B)
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DD-700 Patch sewn on right. Your name, (as you want it), will be personalized above the left pocket. Cost of raffle ticket is $2.00
ea. and will be drawn after 38 more tickets are sold. Cost to purchase jacket is $130.00,. You need not be present at reunion to win.
Mail- in-winner will be contacted.
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Please fill in:
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SEND ALL REQUESTS FOR THESE RAFFLES TO ADDRESS BELOW
The 2015 Reunion Clock will be as shown here but will
be personalized with: USS HAYNSWORTH DD700
2015 REUNION
NIAGARA FALLS NY
The clock measurers 12 inches in diameter and reflects
time in both Military and standard time format. In
addition, not 1 but 3 identical clocks will be raffled off to
increase the odds of winning one by 3. So, get your tickets
early and go for one of these 3 clocks. The ticket price will
be $1.00 each or 7 for $5.00 Good Luck to all!
Send to:
James F. Horn, Treasurer
2 Surrey Court
MAIL BAG
April, 2015
page 12
This Day in USS HAYNSWORTH History: March 20, 1945
At 1644, the destroyers moved to cruising disposition 5-V. closing the phalanx to protect the carriers against
incoming raids, the destroyers commenced emergency maneuvers at 25 knots. When the attack failed to emerge
against Task Group 58.3, the screen returned to the expanded cruising screen of disposition 5-R at 1900. The Japanese
however were not through with their attacks: An eight plane torpedo attack group was rushing to visit Task Groups
58.1 and 58.3
DD-701 USS John W. Weeks put rounds in the air but was unable to bring down a raider while DD-697 USS
Charles S. Sperry knocked one down at 2335. Opening fire from 7000 yards, a combination od early 5” fire and late
40mm rounds found their mark. At 2336 DD-698 USS Ault showed its gunnery skills by destroying an aerial invader
with its 5’’ guns. Three minutes later it splashed a second plane. During the continued course of confusing night firing,
DD-699 USS Waldron also claimed a raider it took under fire at 2336. The last crack shots came from Commander
Jim Smith’s DD-696 USS English. Her gunners took down a torpedo plane approaching the destroyer on its starboard
bow. Twelve miles away out on its lonely picket post, those sailors topside on the Haynsworth watched the flashes from
the muzzles of the 5’’ guns light up the night while the resulting thunder reverberated across the water. It was a scene
reminiscent of men-o-war firing broadsides at night centuries earlier. Months of practice and drilling had paid
dividends as DesRon 62 claimed five kills in three minutes.
March 23, 1945: Starting on March 23rd, 1945, Task Force 58 began sending daily airstrikes against Okinawa and the
surrounding islands in preparation for the impending US invasion.
Aboard the Haynsworth, the Executive Officer, Scott Lothrop, laid out the day’s plans in his Morning Orders:
“Today is a day of heavy strikes against Okinawa Jima. At time of launch we are about 135 miles SE of Okinawa Jima
and will run in towards Okinawa Jima at maximum practical speed while our planes are proceeding towards target.
We expect to have two days of continued heavy strikes made against Okinawa while the Task Force maneuvers along a
NE-SW line SE of Okinawa. Every effort must be made to speed up feeding the crew during GQ (General Quarters).
Gun crews sent down (to the mess) should rate head of mess line privileges.”
The weather that morning was threatening. Rain, strong winds and heavy seas put extra burdens on the pilots flying
off the carriers. At 0600, the Task Group began to launch planes for the first fighter sweep of the day against airfields
and beach defenses on Okinawa. Ten minutes into launching flights, CV-17 USS Bunker Hill reported one of her
Corsairs in the water. Within twelve minutes, LT(jg) C. Carter of VBF-84 had been recovered by DD-697 USS Sperry.
Again, Bunker Hill reported another plane in the water an hour later. DD-661 USS Kidd, as the plane guard for the
group, was able to recover Lt. Barrows’ and his crewman from their sinking VB-84 Helldiver.
Also on the morning of the 23rd, lookouts aboard DD-699, USS Waldron, reported an explosion on the water about
eight miles distant. Parachutes were seen above the water at 0738. Within forty minutes, Ensign Herbert A. Gidney,
radioman Norman Sukulow and radioman Winfred Bond of a TBM-3 Grumman Avenger from the CVL-28 USS
Cabot were rescued after their plane had experienced engine failure. The aircrew of VT-29 would remain guests of
Commander Peckhams’. Destroyer for the next three days. “The destroyers were lifesavers. All the pilots knew it,
stated Lt. Philip Wilmot of VMF-451.
(Authors Note: Phillip Wilmot, saved by the USS Sperry on February 17, 1945, is retired and lives in Colorado.
He has held a pilot’s license for seven decades.)
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Rec’d Feb. 26 f/ Jim Dinninger, son of Marion Dinninger MM2, 44-45. (D: Feb. 4, 2015)
My father, Marion Dinninger, does not use the computer, therefore I receive the items being sent out about
happenenings on this day. I print them out and take them to him. He enjoys reading them a lot. They bring out some
stories from time to time and (below is one of them). I hope you enjoy. Thanks, Jim Dinninger
From Marion Dinninger: “I was assigned to the starboard Engine Room of the Haynsworth. During our shakedown
cruise in the Caribean we had to make coffee for the engine room on a hot plate which was not adequate for our watch.
Our Chief could see we had a big problem for making coffee, so he put in an order for the shipyard to make us one.
They made a welded constructed pot from either stainless steel or monel. It was a large cylinder, 10”-12” in diameter
and lined inside with small diameter steam lines fed from the pressure steam from the turbines.
During the shakedown cruise we anchored at Bermuda. We were allowed off the ship to go to the beach. Everyone
that went swimming was stung by jellyfish, and as I recall, it was very painful.”
E-NEWS LETTER BONUS PAGE 1
Photos of the ‘American and Bridal Veil Falls taken in the fall/winter of 1969
April, 2015
Water from the ‘Niagara River’ was diverted to the Canadian side and the ‘Horseshoe Falls’ for repair.
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The ‘ANCHOR BAR’ Home of the ‘Original Buffalo Wings”. We will Lunch there on Friday, September 18.
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DID YOU KNOW?----------I DID NOT!
1. Money is not made of paper, it is made out of ‘COTTON’.
2. A tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion will make it go mad
Instantly, and sting itself to death.
3. Chewing GUM while peeling onions will keep you from crying. (Let me know if it works).
4. A huge underground River runs underneath the NILE, with six times more water than the
River above!
5. The ‘animal’ responsible for the most human deaths world-wide is the ‘MOSQUITO’!
6. Men’s shirts have buttons on the ‘RIGHT’ but Women’s shirts have buttons on the ‘LEFT’.
(I had to check this one out myself and, by Golly, it’s TRUE!!!)
April, 2015
This day in Haynsworth History, March 26, 1945:
After a day of refueling in poor weather, Task Group 58.3 returned to Okinawa on March 26th….
Air strikes were planned against the Islands of Sakashima, Amami, and Himami to suppress enemy fighter planes.
“ Our planes made strikes all day and the radio shack hooked up the ‘TBS’ (Talk between Ships radio network). I
listened to the pilots talking back to the carriers, also between themselves. One fighter was over a town giving an
account of what damage the bombers were doing,” recalled Third Class Gunners Mate Marion Parker aboard the
Haynsworth.
At 0914 the USS Hancock signaled that one of her planes had gone over her side. Two minutes earlier, Ensign W.
Midyett of VF-6 brought his Hellcat in for a landing aboard the carrier. As the plane came down, it “bounce out of the
arresting wire while landing, applied throttle in an attempt to clear planes forward, crashed into deck 50 feet short of
the bow and went overboard taking the pilot, LT. R.M. Buck and FG1D pilot LT. F.W. Bowen into the water with
him.” DD-699 USS Waldron was on the scene in minutes. Bowen was the sole survivor of the three pilots whose planes
plummeted into the Pacific that morning.
The day ended with a brilliant sunset. Those aboard the ships took little comfort in the scenery. Sunrise and sunset
were always opportune times for the enemy to attack. Dawn and Dusk sent the ships to General Quarters daily. For
the sailors in the protective destroyer screen. “when on GQ the only thing we look for on the horizon is the enemy
planes,” recalled Second Class Gunners Mate Phil Goldstein of the Haynsworth. A postcard finish to the day was not
as important as self preservation.
March 28, 1945: Moving east on March 28th, the Task Group moved to attack the airfield on the tiny island of
Minami Daito Shima. East of Okinawa, the airfield on the tiny island would always be a thorn in Mitscher’s Task
Force’s backside unless it was neutralized.
In what was a very quick attack, the four cruisers of Cruiser Division 17 and nine destroyers of DesRon 62 unleashed
hell against the island. Primary targets were both the north and south runways with secondary targets of ammunition
storage areas, administration buildings and personnel barracks. For the Haynsworth, the target would be one of the
three runways.
Down in the plotting room, Fire Controlman Gus Scutari gripped the twin handles of the Stable Element MK 6.
Linked to the Mark 25 Fire Control Radar, the system computed the needed firing solution and then sent electronic
signals to the three twin batteries of 5” guns. A gyroscope inside the system automatically kept the guns stabilized as
the ship pitched and rolled.
As the ships sailed parallel to Minami Daito Shima, targets were acquired. Watching a clock mounted on the bulkhead,
Scutari pulled the left handle at the 19 second mark. A tone was rung in the 5” guns. A second later, Scutari pulled the
right handle. A salvo of six shells were released against the island. Every 20 seconds for ten minutes, Scutari’s pull
released another deadly salvo of six shells against the target.
A deadly steel rain pummeled the little coral island with a ferocious intensity. The earth shook and exploded before the
first sounds were heard. No place was truly safe on this small patch of rock. In 30 minutes, nearly 3000 rounds of 5” 38
caliber and seven hundred rounds of 6” shells struck the airfield. The fire exiting the ships guns was illuminated by the
110 ‘star shells’ put up by the destroyers for illumination over the target. And as quickly as it started, it also ceased all
at once. Fron Phalanx Against a Devine Wind.
In the July issue of the USS Haynsworth Newsletter I will continue beginning with an excerpt of MARCH 31, 1944
QUESTIONS THAT HAUNT US
How come you never hear ‘Father-in-Law’ jokes?***** In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in
summer when we complained about the heat?*****How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
Why do people keep running over a thread a dozen times with the vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up,
examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more try?*****Why do kamikaze pilots wear helmets?***** Why
is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?*****Is there ever a day that
mattresses are not on sale?*****Why does a round pizza come in a square box? FOLKS, that’s it for this issue!
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RESERVATION FORM USS HAYNSWORTH DD-700-------PAGE 2 OF 2
26th ANNUAL REUNION
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 16 to 20, 2015
Important notice of possible changes to registration form, Page 1 of 2
With the recent contract between the Holiday Inn and ‘Tony Roma’s Steakhouse’ and current construction of same,
There may be potential changes to the Banquet menu and pricing. As I receive more detailed and definitive
information I will publish it in the July 2015 issue of the Newsletter. For those with e-mail, I will notify as soon as
possible.
For those shipmates flying into Airport: There are two airports that serve Niagara Falls, NY. (1) Niagara Falls
International (IAG) and, (2) Buffalo/Niagara International (BUF), Spirit Airline and Allegiant Airline serve IAG.
Serving BUF are: American Eagle, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest, United, US Airways. If you fly into Buffalo, there is no
complimentary hotel shuttle service. If you provide me with your flight # and arrival time I will do my best to come
and pick you up myself. Taxi service to Hotel is a bit expensive. There are reasonably inexpensive car rentals available
on-line or through a tour service i.e. AAA. The cost will be much less than taxi service.
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For those Driving and desiring driving directions, I can mail Google or Map Quest printed directions. Call me at:
(717) 263-8090. (Jim Horn Editor). Parking at the Hotel is FREE.
1. Wednesday, September 16, 2015:--------------------------------------Check-In: 3:00PM - 5:00PM
Rest of evening: On your own and camaraderie in Hospitality Room. (For anyone thinking of arriving sooner,
remember Hotel rates are valid three days before and three days after). For anyone arriving for evening dinner, I
recommend a short stroll down the street to the ‘Red Coach Inn’ for a highly recommended Dinner adventure.
2. Thursday, September 17, 2015. (Cost P/P is $65.00).
9:00AM---Depart Hotel for Erie Canal Cruise and Lunch, (Canal Side). Following lunch we will drive to Niagara
International Airport for a personalized tour of the New Niagara Aerospace Museum. Chris and I found it to be very
interesting and informative.
Approximate return to Hotel: 4:00PM
Free time: 4:00 to 10:00PM: Suggest Dinner at ‘Tony Roma’s Steakhouse (on site) and/or Hospitality room order out.
3. Friday, September 18, 2015 (Cost P/P is $71.00).
9:00 AM---Depart Hotel for Buffalo River & Erie County Naval and Military Park for a 2 hour guided tour of the
ships. (USS Little Rock CLG-4; USS Croaker SSK-246; and USS The Sullivan’s DD-537).
12:30PM (Approx). Lunch at the Famous ‘Anchor bar’, home of the original ‘BUFFALO WINGS”.
Lunch included in price of tour. Note: Drinks are not included.
5:30PM----Arrive back at Hotel. Rest of evening on own. Dinner suggestions: Tony Roma’s or Red Coach Inn.
4. Saturday, September 19, 2015.
9:00AM---Depart Hotel for the ‘All American Tour and the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat ride to base of falls. Includes
American Observation Tower for an awesome spectacle, visit the ‘Oldest State Park in the USA, Niagara Falls State
Park and all the ‘Key’ viewing areas including ‘Goat Island, Three Sisters Islands, Giant Whirlpool, Luna Island,
Raging Rapids and much more. Lunch location to be determined.
1:30PM---Arrive back at Hotel.
3:00PM to 4:00PM----BUSINESS MEETING, (all shipmates)
6:00PM to 7:00PM----HAPPY HOUR in BANQUET ROOM (CAMARADERIE)
7:00PM to 10:00 PM----ANNUAL BANQUET and SILENT AUCTION/RAFFLE DRAWINGS.
5. Sunday, September 20, 2015 (Check-Out is 11:00 AM.)
7:00 AM to 10:15 AM-----Traditional Breakfast Buffet.
Scrambled eggs, Bacon or sausage, Hash Brown Potatoes or Grits, Homemade Biscuits and Country Gravy, Assorted
Fresh Fruit, Orange Juice, and Coffee Station.
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 Hosts-Jim and Chris Horn, RD3/c 1958-1960 Treasurer and Newsletter Editor
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Some of the sites we will be visiting during the 2015 USS HAYNSWORTH REUNION in
NIAGARA FALL’S NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 16 TO 20, 2015
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Beside the USS The Sullivans we will visit the USS Little Rock CLG-4 (formerly CL-92), and USS Croaker
SSK-246. After visit to the Naval Park we will have lunch at the Famous ‘Anchor Bar’ where the famous
“Buffalo Wings” were first created. (Included)
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April, 2015
I thought that this was a fitting ‘Pairing’ of the new USS THE SULLIVANS with
the first USS THE SULLIVANS DD-537, and the faces of the five brothers.
If you may have seen the 1944 movie you will recall that the ‘Motto’,
“WE STICK TOGETHER”
of the ‘New’ USS THE SULLIVANS DDG 68, is the same motto the brothers used
their whole lives growing up in Waterloo, Iowa.
RESERVATION FORM for USS HAYNSWORTH (DD-700)Page 1 of 2 (Insert 2A)
26TH ANNUAL REUNION, NIAGARA FALLS, New York September 16 to 20, 2015
Hotel Reservations must be made separately in advance of, Sunday August 16, 2015.
After August 16, 2015, 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: (later).
Holiday Inn-Niagara Falls
CHECK-IN 4:00 PM
CHECK-OUT 11:00 AM
114 Buffalo Avenue
(Hotel will do their best to accommodate early arrivals on space available basis)
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Local reservation Department: 1-888-465-4329-------------------(Main Phone)--(716) 285-2521
Fax Number:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------(716) 285-0963
Room Rate: (Includes all taxes and city occupancy fee.(Rate is available 3 days prior/after)-----------------$ 97.65
For those driving: Parking is complimentary. For those Flying, see page 2 of 2 in Newsletter.
Cancellations Must be received by Hotel 72 hours prior to arrival.
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Name:
Rank/Rate Aboard DD-700:
Street Address:
City:
Phone, also cell if applicable:
E-Mail Address:
Names and Relationship(s)
of person(s) attending with you:
____________________________________________________________________
________________________Years Served aboard: 19_____ to 19_____
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_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________Cell:_________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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2015 Annual Dues are: (suggested at $20.00), if not already paid------------------------------------------------------$________
(NOTE: Early Birds MUST arrive on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 to attend the first ‘Tour’.
THURSDAY, Sep. 17, 2015
(Early Bird tour) Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise/Luncheon-----$65.00 P/P ( )----------------= Total $________
Note: Price includes Bus and Tip for Driver.
(See page 2 of 2 for additional information)
FRIDAY, Sep. 18, 2015
Military Park: (The Sullivans/Little Rock/Croaker Tour.------------------$71.00 P/P x ( )--------------=Total $________
Includes Lunch at the famous ‘Anchor Bar’, Home of the Original “Buffalo Wings”.
Tour includes Transportation, Guide, and $3.00 Tip for Driver. (See page 2 of 2 for additional information).
SATURDAY, Sep. 19, 2015
Maid of the Mist Boat, Goat Island, and (Lunch Not Included)-----------$40.00 P/P x (
Tour includes Transportation and $3.00 Tip for Driver.
)-------------=Total $________
SATURDAY, ANNUAL BANQUET (Note: 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
Entrée’s served with fresh Green salad, Rools/ Coffee/Tea. Applies to any of the three Entrée’s.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST---------------------------------------------------$19.95 P/P, x ( )-------------=Total $________
10 oz. STRIP STEAK-----------------------------------------------------------------$22.00 P/P, x ( )-------------=Total $________
SALMON--------------------------------------------------------------------------------$18.00 P/P, x ( )-------------=Total $________
(Meals include Taxes, Gratuity and Chefs choice of vegetables and Desert)
SUNDAY FAREWELL BREAKFAST, Sep. 20, 2015.
TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST BUFFET----------------------------------------$10.95 P/P, x ( )-------------=Total $________
(Note: Sunday Breakfast not included in hotel reservation.)
GRAND TOTAL, (Please-only one check. TOTAL: for dues,(if applicable), Tours and banquet.------=Total $________
Send completed Form to: James F. Horn
(For any shipmate that cannot print this form, call me or e-mail me your
2 Surrey Court
information (and Check) for the ‘blanks’ and I will fill out for you).
Tele: (717) 263-8090 (Cell) (717) 372- 0855 E-Mail: [email protected]
Make checks payable to: USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee
April, 2015
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On Thursday September 17, we will be boating on the Erie Canal and experiencing going thru ‘LOCK 34’.
Following we will have Lunch on site in this family owned and operated attraction.
Construction was proposed as early as 1768 and connected with Lake Ontario. In 1808 the Legislature proposed connecting
Hudson River with Lake Erie. In 1817, Gov. Dewitt Clinton ‘broke ground for construction. In those days it was
sarcastically known as “Clinton’s Big Ditch”. The Canal was completed on October 27, 1817. It included 18 aqueducts to
carry the canal over ravines and rivers. In all, 83 locks, with a rise of 568 feet from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. It was 4
feet deep and 40 feet wide and floated boats carrying 30 tons of freight. Ten foot tow paths were built alongside for horses
and mules to pull the boats. To keep pace with growing demands of traffic, the canal was enlarged between 1836 and 1862.
The “Enlarged Erie canal” was 70 feet wide and 7 feet deep for boats carrying 240 tons. The number of docks was reduced
to 72. For more information: www.eriecanal.org .
U.S.S. Haynsworth Ne 23
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USS Haynsworth Sailors Wounded in the Kamikaze attack on April 6, 1945
Mariano Saia, Buffalo, NY Milton Studley, Westminster, SC, William Nauck, Unknown
Radarman Third Class
Seaman
Boatswains Mate Second Class
1944 - 1945
1944 - 1945
1944 - 1945
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Ships Doctor, Allyn B. Ley LT(jg) with Fiance Ithican New York
Arthus C. (AC) Pickens F1/c 1944- 1945 (D: 6/26/2014) Plank Owner 1944 - 1945
USS HAYNSWORTH (DD-700) REUNION COMMITTEE
FINANCIAL REPORT for 1st Q (1/1/2015 to 3/31/2015
Balance forward from 4th Quarter Financial Report, 12/31/2014:-------------$ 12,635.07
INCOME from: 1/1/2015 to 3/31/2015:
Dues, (16)----------------------------------------------------------------------------$ 465.00
Ship Store Sales---------------------------------------------------------------------$ 24.00
TOTAL INCOME; 1/1/2015 to 3/31/2015-------------------------------------------$ 489.00
EXPENSES from: 1/1/2015 to 3/31/2015:
Stamps for December, 2014 Newsletter:--------------------------------------$ 110.70
Mail 2014 Reunion Clock to winner, (QM3 Phil Thomas)----------------$ 53.99
Print December, 2014 Newsletter, (430):--------------------------------------$ 386.85
3 ea. 2015 Reunion Clocks:-------------------------------------------------------$ 129.76
Mail Ship Store purchases:--------------------------------------------- ---------$ 31.96
Stamps for April and July, 2015 Newsletters:---------------------- --------- $ 560.00
TOTAL DEBITS from: 1/1/2015 to 3/31/2015:-------------------------------------$ 1,273.26
4th Q, 2014 Bal. ($12,635.07) plus Income, 1/1/2015 to 3/31/2015:--------------$13,124.07
Minus Expenses, 1/1/2015 to 3/31/2015:------------------ -------------------------$ 1,273.26
= $11,850.81
BANK BALANCE on 3/31/2015:-----------------------------------------------------$11,850.81
2015 Association Dues are Requested by 1/31/2015 to 3/31/2015
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.
Respectfully Submitted,
//s// James F. Horn, Treasurer
2 Surrey Court
(717) 263-8090 [email protected]
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Treasurers Short and Long range Financial Analysis:
In the Short Term, the Association is financially healthy. We are experiencing a dramatically increasing loss of dues
paying shipmates due to passing and possibly financial priorities. As you can see from the data above, only 16 shipmates
have sent in dues for the First Quarter of 2015. Last year in the first quarter I received 27 dues payers which has been
consistent over the past several years. In addition, many shipmates have taken it upon themselves to send in additional
funds above the generally accepted $20 per year. Since most all monies go to fund the printing and mailing costs, it may be
necessary for me to ask the Board of Directors to discuss ways to meet this challenge. It may be necessary to go to a twice
per year Newsletter which would save the treasury approximately $950 to $1050 per year. Other yearly expenditures
include the approval, several years ago, of providing one free Banquet meal for each reservation sent in. Eliminating the
‘free meal’ would save roughly $400 to $600 a year. Another common practice at our annual Business Meeting is to
approve donations to such entities as the ‘Tin Can Sailors’, ‘Wounded Warrior’s Project,, and ‘Fisher House’. As stated in
the first line above, we are still financially healthy but consideration should be given to begin talking about the out years
and planning a well thought out plan to address the inevitable reduction of yearly dues contributions.
THANK YOU to all you shipmates who support the USS Haynsworth Reunion Committee. All suggestions are
welcome.
//s// Jim Horn, Treasurer
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Quartermaster 3/c Authur E. Patton Jr., 1952 to 1956, graciously loaned me his photo album at
the conclusion of last year’s Reunion at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Thanks for sharing Authur.
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Many shipmates who served aboard the Haynsworth earned their ‘induction’ into the
“Domain of the Golden Dragon” as a Trusty Shellback, from the “High Court of the Raging main.
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On Thursday Morning, September 17th we will go through the Old Erie Canal Locks. Anyone wishing to go on this trip
must arrive at the Hotel on Wednesday, the 16th
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April, 2015
The ‘Red Coach Inn’ a short walk from Hotel.
Excellent Food and atmosphere.
ETYMOLOGY OF (more) PHRASES:
“RIF RAFF”: The Mississippi River was the main way of traveling from north to south. Riverboats carried
passengers and freight but, they were expensive so most people osed rafts. Everything had the ‘right of way’ over
rafts which were considered ‘cheap’. The steering oar on the rafts was called a “RIFF” and this transposed into
“RIF-RAFF, meaning low class.
“SHIP STATE ROOMS”: Traveling by steamboat was considered the height of comfort. Passenger cabins on
the boats were not ‘numbered’. Instead, they were named after States. To this day, cabins on ships are called
“STATE ROOMS”.
“BARGE IN”: Heavy freight was moved along the MISSISSIPPI in large barges pushed by steamboats. These
were hard to control and would sometimes swing into piers or other boats. People would say
“THEY BARGED IN”.

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