U. S. S. Belknap (DLG-26) Boston Naval Shipyard Boston

U. S. S. Belknap (DLG-26)
Boston Naval Shipyard
Boston, Massachusetts
7 November 1964
Naval Commissioning
The moment the commission pennant is broken at the masthead,
the USS BELKNAP (DLG-26) becomes a naval ship of war, ready
to serve her country in all respects.
The commission pennant is a distinctive mark of a ship of the
navy in commission, and is flown from the masthead, except when a
personal flag displaces the commission pennant.
The commission pennant dates back to the 17th century war between Holland and England. The Dutch admiral, Admiral Tromp,
hoisted a broom at his masthead, indicating his intention to sweep the
British from the sea. This gesture was answered by the British admiral
who hoisted a horsewhip, indicating the British intention to chastise
the Dutch. The British carried out their boast and ever since, the narrow, coach whip pennant (symbolizing the original horsewhip) has
been the distinctive mark of a ship of war, and has been adopted by
all nations.
The modern, U. S. Navy commission pennant is blue at the hoist,
with a union of seven white stars, and a red and white stripe at the
fly, in two horizontal stripes. In lieu of a commission pennant, flag
ships fly commodores' or admirals' personal flags.
UNITED STATES SHIP
BELKNAP
(DESTROYER LEADER GUIDED MISSILE SHIP-26)
Built by
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath, Maine
Keel Laid — 3 February 1962
Launched — 20 July 1963
Commissioned — 7 November 1964
SPONSOR
Mrs. Leonard B. Cressivell
President of the United States
Lyndon B. Johnson
Robert S. McNamara
Secretary of Defense
"Let me promise here that the
bedrock of a naval service is
organization; its soul, honor;
its necessity, subordination;
its demand, courage; its inspiration, love of country; its
reward, honor.
RADM G. E. BELKNAP, U,SN
AT NAVAL WAR COLLEGE
30 JULY 1897
George Eugene Belknap was born on January 22,1832 at Newport,
New Hampshire, and was appointed Midshipman on 7 October 1847.
During 1856 -1857 he served with the East India Squadron, taking a
prominent part in engagements with the Barrier Forts, Canton, China,
in November 1856.
In the Civil War, he commanded a division of boats from USS
ST. LOUIS which reinforced Fort Picken Florida, in April, 1861. He
participated also in the operations in Charleston Harbor and commanded the iron clad CANONICUS in attacks on Fort Fisher, N. C., on 2425 December 1864 and 13 -15 January 1865 which occasioned its surrender. He joined in the firing against the Charleston defenses prior
to their collapse.
In 1867-1868 Belknap commanded USS HARTFORD on the
Asiatic Station and led the expedition against Formosa. During 1873 1874 he performed important survey work in the Pacific, and from
1875 until the time of his retirement on 22 January 1894, performed
eminently in diverse positions at sea and ashore. He died at Key
West, Florida, on 7 April 1903.
Reg-maid Rowan Belknap was born in Maiden, Mass, on June 26,
1871, the son of Rear Admiral and Mrs. George Eugene Belknap.
He graduated from the Academy in 1891. From 1891 to 1907 he
served on the USS CHICAGO, USS BALTIMORE, USS MONOCACY,
USS YORKTOWN, USS NEWPORT, USS INDIANA, USS BADGER,
USS RANGER, USS MAINE, and USS KEARSARGE.
From 1907 to 1910 he served in the American Embassies in Berlin.
Rome, and Vienna. In 1910 he reported aboard the USS NORTH
DAKOTA as Executive Officer. On 12 December 1914, Rear Admiral
Belknap assumed command of the USS SAN FRANCISCO, and on 3
July 1915 was designated Commander, Mining and Mine Sweeping
Division, Atlantic Fleet. In 1915 he assumed command of Mine Squadron ONE.
After serving on the Naval War College staff from May to July
of 1920, he assumed command of the USS DELAWARE and in 1923
he had command of the USS COLORADO.
Rear Admiral Belknap was transferred to the retired list of the
Navy on 30 June 1926, but continued on active duty until September,
1926, when he reported as Commander, Naval Training Station, Norfolk, Virginia. On 30 June 1927 he was retired from all active duty.
Rear Admiral Belknap died 30 March 1959, and was interred in
the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
"The naming of this fine new Destroyer
Frigate, BELKNAP is a fitting, commemoration to two officers who served
the Navy well . . . The crew of this
BELKNAP will have ample opportunity
to take their inspiration from these two
great naval officers . . .
BELKNAP is truly the finest and most
modern manifestation of the warship
designer's and shipbuilder's art . . ."
RADM R. H. SPECK, USN
COMCRUDE SLANT
20 JULY 1963
MRS. LEONARD B. CRESSWELL
SPONSOR BELKNAP (DLG-26)
Mrs. Leonard B. Cresswell, the former Emilia Field Belknap, daughter of
the late Rear Admiral Reginald Rowan
Belknap, USN, and granddaughter of the
late Rear Admiral George Eugene Belknap, USN, is the sponsor for the USS
BELKNAP (DLG-26).
Mrs. Cresswell was born in Stockbridge, Mass., grew up in Newport, R. I.,
and is a 1926 graduate of Vassar College.
In 1927 at Norfolk, Va., she married
the then Marine Second Lieutenant
Leonard B. Cresswell. The Cresswells
have three daughters. Major General
Cresswell retired in 1956. The Cresswells reside at 3 Bristol Drive, Annapolis,
Maryland.
The first BELKNAP (DD-251), named in honor of Rear Admiral
George Eugene Belknap, USN, was launched 14 January 1919. Following her shakedown cruise BELKNAP served in the Eastern Mediterranean with the 28th Division, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, until placed in
reserve at Charleston Navy Yard in 1920. She was decommissioned
28 June 1922 at Philadelphia Navy Yard, remaining there until 1940.
During 1940 BELKNAP was converted into a seaplane tender
(reclassified AVD-8) and recommissioned 22 November 1940. Her
first assignment was with Patrol Wing 5 at Hamilton, Bermuda. From
August 1942 to January 1944, she served with BOGUE, CROATAN
and VOTR hunter-killer groups in the Atlantic. Reclassified (DD-251)
14 November 1943, BELKNAP received the Presidential Unit Citation
for her service with Task Group 21.12 BOGUE Group. Following
convoy duty along the East and Gulf coasts, February - June 1944,
BELKNAP underwent conversion into a high speed transport (reclassified APD-34).
Her conversion completed, BELKNAP arrived in the Pacific during
September, 1944. During 18 - 22 October she served as a screen ship
during the Leyte invasion and during January, 1945 as a shore bombardment and beach reconnaissance vessel at Lingayen Gulf, Luzon,
landings. After being damaged by a Japanese suicide plane, the
BELKNAP was returned to Philadelphia Navy Yard via the West
Coast. Decommissioned in 1945, the BELKNAP was sold and scrapped in 1946.
27 October 1964
My dear Captain Law:
It is with great pleasure that I extend my best wishes
to you, your officers and men of USS BELKNAP (DLG-26) on
this memorable occasion of her commissioning.
USS BELKNAP (DLG-26) is another step forward in the
development of combatant ships and is the cumulative result
of the combined efforts of many segments of the United
States Navy. Upon her and all the ships of the Fleet lie
the hopes and aspirations of our Navy. With her over-all
strength featured by her superior Anti-Air Warfare capabilities plus her improved Anti-Submarine capability, her
very existence will be a further strong deterrent to
aggression,
It has been said that a Navy is only as good as its
ships. While this is true, a ship can be only as good as
its crew. This has a more specific meaning because before
a Navy can be effective, each ship must train for the highest possible combat readiness. To achieve this is the goal
before you. I am confident that under the leadership and
personal example of you and your officers the USS BELKNAP
(DLG-26) will meet the challenge of her tasks in defense of
our country in such manner as to reflect the highest credit
upon the U. S. Navy.
Sincerely yours,
Captain John T. Law, USN
Prospective Commanding Officer
USS BELKNAP (DLG-26)
c/o Supervisor of Shipbuilding, USN
Bath, Maine
CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
27 October 1964
Dear Captain Law,
On the occasion of the commissioning of your ship,
USS BELKNAP (DLG-26), I offer you my congratulations on
your new command and wish you, your officers and crew a
successful and rewarding cruise.
The performance of USS BELKNAP will perpetuate,
without question, the distinguished records of Admiral
George T. BELKNAP, USN and his son Admiral Reginald R.
BELKNAP, USN. Admiral George BELKNAP distinguished
himself during the Civil War and in 1867-1868 as Commanding Officer, USS HARTFORD when he led the expedition against Formosa. Admiral Reginald BELKNAP earned
the Distinguished Service Medal for his outstanding
planning and execution of mining operations during
World War I. The challenge before you to generate the
teamwork and fighting efficiency necessary to enable
BELKNAP to take her rightful place in the Fleet is in
itself a privilege. A very large measure of satisfaction will accrue to you and each individual who has
the honor to serve in your ship. T truly envy you in
your new assignment.
I extend to you and each officer and man of your
ship's company my wishes for a fair breeze and God's
help in the many tasks you will encounter.
Captain John T. Law, USN
Prospective Commanding Officer
USS BELKNAP (DLG-26)
Resident Supervisor of Shipbuilding, USN
Bath Iron Works Corporation
Bath, Maine.
Charles T. Booth, II
Rear Admiral, United States Navy
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Development)
Charles Thomas Booth, II, was born in Penacock, New Hampshire, on January
12, 1910. He entered the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, from the
Seventh Congressional District of Masachusetts on June 21, 1927. He was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of (Science and commissioned Ensign in the
U. S. Navy on June 4, 1931, and through subsequent advancement attained the
rank of Rear Admiral, to date from March 1, 1959.
After graduation from the Naval Academy, he had preliminary flight training
at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia, and after serving at sea from August,
1931 to February, 1932, reported as a student aviator at the Naval Air Station,
Pensacola, Florida. Designated a Naval Aviator on January 27, 1933, he was
detached in March, and during the next three years had successive duty in Observation Squadron ONE, attached to the USS OKLAHOMA, battleship, and Fighting
Squadron ,SIX, based on the USS SARATOGA, aircraft carrier.
From May, 1936 to June, 1937, he served as a pilot in Patrol Squadrons 3F
and 5F of Aircraft Squadrons based on Coco Solo, Canal Zone. When detached
he returned to Annapolis for instruction in Aeronautical Engineering at the Naval
Postgraduate School. He continued the course at various places including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from which he received the degree of Master
of Science in June, 1940. A month later he joined the USS RANGER, for duty
with Fighting Squadron 4, based on board that carrier, and in March 1941 assumed
command of the squadron.
He was awarded the Navy Cross "For extraordinary heroism as Commanding
Officer of a Fighting Squadron during the assault on and occupation of French
Morocco, November 8 - 11, 1942..." The citation continues: "Attacked by sixteen
hostile fighters while raiding the Gazes Airdrome, Lieutenant Commander Booth
and his flight of eighteen planes shot nine of the intercepters out of the sky,
damaged another, and destroyed fourteen aircraft on the ground. In addition to
subsequent strafing raids which silenced shore batteries near Port Lyautey and
El Hank, he led a flight of eleven planes through a bursting hail of anti-aircraft
fire to bombard two surfaced submarines and a light cruiser off Casablanca .. .
(and) later led four additional flights in successful attacks against hostile troops,
planes in the air, and tank and truck columns ..."
Upon his return to the United States, he reported in January, 1943 for duty
as Assistant Flight Test Officer at the Naval Air Station, Anacostia, D. C. Six
months later he was transferred for duty in a similar capacity to the Naval Air
Station, Patuxent River, Maryland. From January, 1945 until May, 1946 he served
as Operations Officer, successively, on the staffs of Commander Carrier Division
TWELVE and Commander Carrier Division SEVEN, and for fifteen months
thereafter was Executive Officer of the USS PRINCETON. In September, 1947
he reported to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Department,
Washington, D. C., and served for seven months in the Military Requirements
Division, Air Warfare Branch. He then attended the Navy All-Weather Flight
School, Corpus Christi, Texas, and in July, 1950 assumed command of Composite
Squadron FOUR.
On September 19, 1951, he was ordered to duty as Director of Electronic Tests,
Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, where he remained two years. He was
a student at the National War College, Washington, D. C., in 1953 - 1954, and after
graduation in June, 1954 assumed command of the USS BADOENG STRAIT
(CVE-116). On June 2, 1955, he was ordered detached for duty on the staff of
the Commander in Chief, U. S. Pacific Fleet. After two years, he reported to the
Newport News (Virginia) Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, to fit out the
USS RANGER, and assume command of that attack aircraft carrier at her commissioning, August 10, 1957.
In February, 1958 he was designated Chief of Staff and Aide to Commander
Naval Air Force, U. .S. Atlantic Fleet. A year later he became Assistant Chief
of the Bureau of Aeronautics, for Plans and Programs, Navy Department, and
on December 1 of the same year assumed the duties of Assistant Chief of the
Bureau of Naval Weapons, for Program Management. He was at sea in command
of Carrier Division FIVE from May, 1961 to August, 1962, then reported for duty
as Director of Development Programs, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations,
Navy Department.
On August 15, 1963, he was assigned to the Office of the Deputy Chief of
Naval Operations (Development) as Acting Assistant Chief of Naval Operations
(Development). He reported to his current assignment, Deputy Chief of Naval
Operations (Development), on October 5, 1963. As such he is responsible to the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research and Development) and to the Chief
of Naval Operations for coordinating and managing the entire Navy's research,
development, test and evaluation program.
In addition to the Navy Cross, Rear Admiral Booth has the American Defense
Service Medal, Fleet Clasp; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal;
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; American Campaign Medal; the World War II
Victory Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia Clasp; the China Service
Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal.
Married to the former Miss Peggy Maltman of Baltimore, Maryland, Rear
Admiral Booth has three children: Peter Blake Booth, Peggy (Mrs William E.)
Ramsey, and Thomas Blake Booth. His official residence is 80 Verona Street,
Lynn, Massachusetts.
CHARLES K. DUNCAN
REAR ADMIRAL, USN
Commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Force
U. S. Atlantic Fleet
WILLIAM B. SIEGLAFF
REAR ADMIRAL, USN
Commandant, First Naval District
FRANK C. JONES
CAPTAIN, USN
Commander, Boston Naval Shipyard
JOHN R. NEWELL
PRESIDENT
Bath Iron Works Corporation
MEMORABLE
MOMENTS
U.S.S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
LAUNCHING
20 July 1963
CHRISTENING
20 July 1963
IN THE STREAM
20 July 1963
U. S. S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
Commissioning Ceremony
Reading of Commanding1 Officer's Orders
Captain John T. Law, USN
Band Selections
Boston Naval Base Band
Invocation
Lieutenant James E. Cronin, (CHC)
Commanding Officer assumes command
USNR
Welcoming Remarks
Captain Frank C. Jones, USN
Commander, Boston Naval Shipyard
Introduction of
Rear Admiral William B. Sieglaff, USN
Commandant, First Naval District
Captain Frank C. Jones, USN
Remarks and Introduction of
Rear Admiral Charles T. Booth II, USN
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Development)
Rear Admiral William B. Sieglaff, USN
Address
Rear Admiral Charles T. Booth II, USN
Reading of Navy Department Orders to Commission
USS BELKNAP (DLG-26)
Rear Admiral William B. Sieglaff, USN
Ensign, Jack and Commission Pennant are hoisted
as the band plays the National Anthem.
The ship is now in commission.
First Watch is set by Executive Officer
Lieutenant Commander Walter R. Shafer, USN
Commanding Officer gives the order for the personal flag
of Admiral Booth
to be broken at the truck.
Ruffles and Flourishes. Admiral's March.
Gun Salute
Remarks
Captain John T. Law, USN
Presentation of Sponsor's Gifts
Mrs. Leonard B. Cresswell
Presentation of Gift
Mr. John Fallon
Past National President, North Sea Mine Force Association
Benediction
Lieutenant E. Blant Ferguson, (CHC) USN
Chaplain, Boston Naval Shipyard
Band Selections
Boston Naval Base Band
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U. S. S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
UNITED STATES SHIP
BELKNAP
(DLG-26)
USS BELKNAP is the second ship of the Navy to bear this name.
She is the first of a new class of nine foremounted guided missile
Frigates. BELKNAP carries the most modern advanced weapons
systems afloat, giving her the capability to deal effectively with any
threat on, over, or under the high seas. BELKNAP's mission is to
operate offensively either independently, or with strike, antisubmarine,
or amphibious forces against submarine, air, and surface threats.
BELKNAP's powerful sonar, ASROC, torpedo, and DASH installations
equip her to fight and kill submarines at extended ranges. BELKNAP's
supersonic TERRIER guided missiles have the capability of intercepting and destroying aircraft many miles from their intended target.
In addition, BELKNAP has a completely computerized NTDS system
in CIC, and she is the first guided missile Frigate to carry this system
in the U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
Indicated below are some of the impressive statistics of this fine
new addition to the U. S. Atlantic Fleet.
SHIP STATISTICS
LENGTH OVERALL:
MAXIMUM BEAM:
DRAFT:
DISPLACEMENT:
SPEED:
ARMAMENT:
PROPULSION:
547 Feet
55 Feet
29 Feet (fully-loaded)
7930 Tons (fully-loaded)
In excess of 30 knots
TERRIER Guided Missiles, ASROC
rocket-propelled antisubmarine
weapon. One 5-inch 54 caliber and
two 3-inch 50 caliber anti-aircraft
gun mounts. Two MK-32, and two
MK-25 torpedo tube installations.
DASH, drone anti-submarine helicopter.
Steam Turbine —Twin Screw
Commanding Officer
John T. Law
Captain, United States Navy
CAPTAIN JOHN TOWNLEY LAW, USN
John Townley Law was born in Chicago, Illinois, on 24 August, 1918. He
received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin.
On 16 January, 1942, he was commissioned Ensign at the USNR Midshipman
School, Northwestern University. Nineteen years later on 1 July 1961, he was
commissioned Captain, the rank he now holds.
As an Ensign aboard his first ship, the UiSS SAPELO (AO-11), he served as
a Division Officer, as Communication Officer, and as Assistant Navigator. The
ship was engaged in convoy duty in the North Atlantic during his eighteen-month
tour. While serving aboard the SAPELO, he was promoted to Lieutenant, junior
grade.
In August of 1943, he was transferred to the Pacific and the USS FAYETTE
(APA-43) where he served as Navigator until the end of the war. He participated
in many Pacific amphibious landings including those at Kwajalein, Guam, Pelelieu,
Leyte, Lingayen Gulf, and Iwo Jima. He was promoted to Lieutenant in April
of 1944.
After the war, Captain Law attended the General Line School at Annapolis,
Maryland, for one year. While there he was promoted to Lieutenant Commander.
From March, 1947 to February, 1949, he served as Aide and Flag Secretary
to the Commander Naval Forces Philippines. From there he went to the USS
PASADENA (CL-65) where he served as Navigator and Operations Officer.
In January of 1950, the then Lieutenant Commander Law became Flag Secretary to the Commandant 12th Naval District. From June of 1952 to January,
1954 he served as Executive Officer of the USS OWEN (DD-536), completing his
tour on the OWEN, he then assumed command of the USS PARLE (DE 708).
In July of 1954 he was promoted to the rank of Commander.
In 1955 Captain Law attended the Armed Forces Staff College. From there
he went to the Office of Chief of Naval Operations serving as Liaison Officer
between the office of Chief of Naval Operations and Department of Defense.
Following instruction at the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island,
Captain Law assumed command of the USS BARRY (DD-933) in August of 1959.
In January, 1961, having completed his tour as Commanding Officer of the
USS BARRY, Captain Law returned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
serving first as Assistant for Test and Evaluation and later as Head of the International Programs Branch. It was during this tour he was promoted to Captain.
Captain Law has received the Navy Commendation Medal with combat Star
and in addition, is authorized to wear the American Defense Service Medal; the
American Campaign Medal; the European - African - Middle Eastern Campaign
Medal; the Asiatic - Pacific Campaign Medal with six stars; the Victory Medal
(WW II); the National Defense Medal; the Korean Medal; and the Philippine
Liberation Medal with two stars.
Captain Law is married to the former Lydia Cornelia Kooistra of Conrad,
Montana. Mrs. Law was a former Lieutenant Commander in the Navy Nurse
Corps and had active war service in the Pacific as a Flight Nurse. They have
three children: John, Jr. 13; Daniel, 10; Elizabeth, 6.
Executive Officer
Walter R. Shafer
Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy
LIEUT. COMMANDER WALTER R. SHAFER, USN
Lieutenant Commander Walter R. Shafer, USN, is a native of
Troy, Ohio. He received his commission upon graduation as a Regular
NROTC Student at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in June, 1950.
During the Korean Conflict he saw action on board USS PHILIP
(DDE-498) where he served in the Operations, Weapons, and Engineering departments. His subsequent sea duty has been: Commissioning Detail and Weapons Department, USS MITSCHER (DL-2);
Establishing Detail and Operations Officer, the Staff of COMMANDER
ESCORT SQUADRON SEVEN, the surface portion of the Pacific
Barrier; and Commanding Officer, USS POLK COUNTY (LST-1084).
He comes to BELKNAP from a tour as Commanding Officer, USS
ADROIT (MSO-509).
Ashore he has served as Assistant Professor of Naval Science at
the University of Michigan and as a student in Ordnance Engineering
at the U. S. Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, California.
LCDR Shafer is married to the former Joanne DuBois of Highland, Indiana. They have three sons, Richard, John, and Robert;
and, one daughter, Elizabeth Ann.
LCDR Shafer has recently been notified of his selection for promotion to the rank of Commander, USN.
DEPARTMENT HEADS
LCDR C. F. HAGER
Operations Officer
LCDR D. W. BLOUNT
Engineer Officer
LT M. E. CHANG
Weapons Officer
LT T. A. BIDDISON
Supply Officer
LT L. M. LEWEDAG
Hull Officer
LT W. L. STOW
Navigator
SHIP'S OFFICERS
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LT D. L. MILLER
CIC Officer
LT J. A. HORT
Missile Systems Officer
LT G. R. COLKITT
NTDS Officer
LT R. J. SCHULZ
ASW Officer
LTJG H. P.WILLIMON, JR.
Missile Officer
LTJG A. W. THOMPSON
Assistant CIC Officer
SHIPS OFFICERS
LTJG N. V. EDMONSON
First Lieutenant
LTJG C. C. McCLEMENT
Fire Control Assistant
LTJG D. H. GRAY
Assistant Supply Officer
LTJG A. J. FRANK
Communications Officer
LTJG G. H. DYER
Main Propulsion Assistant
LTJG J. R. JUERLING
Gunnery Assistant
SHIP'S OFFICERS
ENS L. A. RICH
Electronics Material Officer
ENS J. R. CAMERON
Sonar Officer
ENS G. G. HEIMBACH
Missile Ordnance Officer
ENS J. H. WALKENFORD
Assistant Communications Officer
ENS D. L. CUTTER
Disbursing Officer
ENS W. H. FADDIS
Electrical Officer
ENS J. F. BUFF
Engineering Assistant
U.S.S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
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COMMANDING OFFICER
CAPTAIN JOHN T. LAW, USN
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER WALTER R. SHAFER, USN
OFFICERS
NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT
LT W. L. STOW
Navigator
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
LCDR C. F. HAGER
Operations
LT D. L. MILLER
CIC
LT G. R. COLKITT
NTDS
LTJG A. J. FRANK
Communications
LTJG A. W. THOMPSON
Ass't CIC
ENS L. A. RICH
Electronics Material
ENS J. H. WALKENFORD
Ass't Communications
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
HULL DEPARTMENT
LT L. M. LEWEDAG
LTJG N. V. EDMONSON
Hull Officer
First Lieutenant
WEAPONS DEPARTMENT
LT M. E. CHANG
Weapons Officer
LT J. A. HORT
Missile Systems Officer
LT R. J. SCHULZ
ASW Officer
LTJG H. P. WILLIMON, JR
Missile Officer
LTJG C. C. McCLEMENT
Fire Control Assistant
LTJG J. R. JUERLING
Gunnery Assistant
ENS J. R. CAMERON
Sonar Officer
ENS G. G. HEIMBACH
Missile Ordnance Officer
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
LCDR D. W. BLOUNT
Engineer Officer
LTJG G. H. DYER
Main Propulsion Assistant
ENS W. H. FADDIS
Electrical Officer
ENS J. F. BUFF
Engineering Assistant
SUPPLY DEPARTMENT
LT T. A. BIDDISON
LTJG D. H. GRAY
ENS D. L. CUTTER
Supply Officer
Ass't Supply Officer
Disbursing Officer
U. S. S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
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CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS
Chief Boilerman H. C. ANDERSON, Jr.
Chief Electronic Technician K. R. BAKER
Chief Yeoman A. E. BOWMAN
Chief Radarman B. J. CLARK
Chief Fire Control Technician (Acting) D. A. DEAN
Senior Chief Fire Control Technician J. L. DIMMOCK
Senior Chief Fire Control Technician C. J. DRIESBAUGH
Senior Chief Electronic Technician L. V. EDWARDS
Senior Chief Gunner's Mate E. J. FUNK
Chief Boilerman J. W. GIBSON
Chief Data Systems Technician R. L. GOAR
Chief Fire Control Technician J. C. HILL
Senior Chief Missile Technician A. E. HORTON
Senior Chief Quartermaster J. W. LIPFORD
Chief Electrician's Mate J. W. OSOWICK
Chief Hospital Corpsman R. A. PANCZYSYN
Chief Boatswain's Mate (Acting) T. N. PETTY
Chief Shipfitter (Acting) F. J. RICHARDS
Chief Radioman W. H. RIGNEY, Jr.
Chief Sonarman (Acting) P. L. ROEDER
Chief Electronic Technician (Acting) G. S. SCOTT
Master Chief Machinist's Mate A. S. SEE
Chief Storekeeper T. F. SHEEHAN
Chief Sonar Technician R. L. STRANC
Master Chief Machinist's Mate L. A. VALLINA
Chief Commissaryman (Acting) B. J. WAITES
U. S. S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
Crew
ANDERSON, G T. DC1
BRADY, P. E. ST1
BROUGHTON, H. B. MM1
DENYOU, W. H. SHI
EDMONSON, B. J. SMI
FLACK, M. L. EN1
GASKIN, J. B. ,S01
HAMMEL, J. D. MM1
HESSER, J. H. JR. MM1
HOLLOW AY, L D. GMM1
HYMAN, J. H. BM1
JOHNSON, T. R. SD1
KINNER, F. E. DS1
LA GAZE, L. L. RM1
LEIGHTON, C. W. DK1
MALONE, D. S. GMM1
MARCOUX, W. P. FTM1
MCDONALD, B. J. GMGI
MURRAY, R. A. BT1
NOONAN, J. J. FTM1
PRYOR, H. C. EMI
REMARSKI, W. B. SKI
RITCHIE, A. G. RD1
VERHEUL, A. O. MR1
WATERMAN, W. F. BT1
WRAY, K. E. ST1
WRIGHT, C. M. IC1
SECOND CLASS PETTY OFFICERS
ALTMILLER, W. H. DS2
ANDREWS, G. A. FTM2
BECHTEL, J. B. QM2
BRADY,L. M. BT2
CAMPBELL, B. L. SK2
CANNIS, G. E. SFP2
CHOPAK, I. A. MM2
CLANTON, R. J. ETN2
DANN, D. A. SK2
EICK, R. CS2
ELWELL, N. W. EM2
FOSTER, E. N. TM2
FRALEY, F. N. FTG2
GHEEN, R. E. BT2
HEICK, D. G. MM2
JONES, A. E. B. Ill PC2
KOSTREBA, A. L. JR. IC2
LEARY, A. E. RM2
McEWEN, M. T. FTM2
MERCER, T. M. RD2
MITCHELL, O. H. JR. PN2
MOEHRING, D. W. CS2
NAYLOR, B. T. JR. SM2
NASH, S. W. BT2
NEWTON, J. N. SH2
PATENAUDE, W. W. MM2
PETERSON, P. ,S. FTG2
PITTMAN, G. R. ETR2
POPOVIC, T. A. BT2
REEVES, C. L. BM2
RENGER, J. D. RD2
ROCHE, C. E. SOG2
SPOSATO, L. A. MM2
TAYLOR, D. G. GMG2
THWEATT, F. W. RD2
TROMBLEY, R. E. MM2
VAN BUREN, R. J. SFP2
VOSS, A. A. FTM2
WATSON, A. L. RD2
WEBB, W. T. GMM2
WEIS, J. M. FTM2
WELLS, C. M. IC2
WILSON, A. N. JR. ETR2
WILSON, J. M. EM2
U. S. S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
Crew
THIRD CLASS PETTY OFFICERS
ANDERSON, C. R. RMS
BARRIOS, B. D. JR. SD3
BENDURE, T. E. JR. BM3
COLLINS, E. L. STG3
DE LOS SANTOS, D. A. RD3
EVANS, R. L. DS3
FENNELL, J. M. DS3
FENNELL, J. W. GMG3
FOBBS, J. L. FTM3
GREGG, R. S. DS3
HOLIHAN, D. E. FTM3
HOPE, E. A. JR. BM3
JOHNSON, P. SH3
JORDAN, W. F. GMG3
KRAMMER, D. A. RD3
LARA, R. Y. DS3
LAW, M. A. DC3
LEWIS, A. D. TM3
LOWRY, J. D. .STG3
LUTHER, J. J. DS3
MARQUEZ, N. F. BT3
MASON, L. A. GMM3
MATTHES, R. A. RD3
MORT, F. M. RD3
MOUNT, G. S. iSK3
OLDREAD, J. E. JR. MM3
ORR, D. W. RD3
PELEKIS, J. A. DS3
PERKINS, J. D. DS3
POMBAR, E. L. RD3
PRICE, J. J. JR. MM3
PRIEST, C. R. MM3
RACE, W C. DS3
REINA, J. J. RM3
RILEY, J. D. D,S3
ROBERTSON, D. E. DS3
ROBERTSON, N. E. RD3
ROSSA, P. A. SK3
SANFORD, R. E. SH3
SEXTON, C. O. JR. GMM3
SHERMAN, R. D. DS3
SMITH, W. JR. DS3
SNOW, R. C. GMM3
STOUFFER, R. K. DS3
SVAN.E, H. C. DS3
VERSLUIS, J. L. BT3
WOLBERT, J. R. RD3
WRIGHT, W. B. QM3
U. S. S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
Crew
NON-RATED PERSONNEL
ADAMS, J. E. RDSN
AKERS, C. L. FA
ALEXANDER, A. J. RDSN
ALLEN, R. G. SN
AMSPACHER, R. E. SA
ANDERTON, F. L. RMSA
ANDREE, D. C. BTFA
ARTHUR, F. A. E.MFN
ATKINSON, A. J. SA
ATZERT, A. W. YNSN
BADENNA, L. J. SA
BAER, W. C. FA
BARNETT, R. E. SA
BARRINCHAUS, G. M. RDSN
BECK, S. M. ICFN
BUCKLEY, R. M. FTGSA
BECKWITH, G. L. RDSA
BELAND, M. SA
BELCH, R. P. FN
BELL, B. M. SKSA
BENANTI, A. FN
BIRD, G. M. SA
BISSAILION, D. W. SN
BOND, P. D. STGSA
BOZARTH, A. T. SN
BRENNAN, C. RDSA
BRENNAN, P. J. EMFA
BUCHANAN, D. J. SN
BUCHANAN, W. E. SA
BUCKLEY, J. H. ICFA
BUFFETT, J. C. SN
BURGESS, L. F. EMFA
BUSCH, R. L. SA
BUSH, D. E. SA
CALARBO, C. P. JR. SA
CAREY, L. D. SN
CARROLL, P. W. II SA
CARUSO, A. ,S. FA
CASTELL, T. W. JR. SN
CAYMOL, M. E. TN
CONSTANTINE, J. G. SA
COOK, W. E. FA
CORBITT, L. J. SN
CORLEY, R. J. RDSA
COXON, C. F. SA
CROSBIE, J. N. FN
CURRERI, B. D. SA
DANNIELS, R. H. FTGSA
DANZ, W. E. JR. SN
DELA RAGA, M. Q. TN
DELCHER, C. M. Ill ICFA
DEMPSEY, R. C. ICFA
DESMARAIS, R. A. SN
DOWERS, M. J. FA
ELLIS, C. M. SN
ELLIS, L. S. JR. SA
EWERS, R. C. MMFA
FARRENHOZE, B. L. FA
FEAGANS, J. L. JR. FTGSA
FILBERT,J. M. SN
FISHER, C. P. SN
FORTIER, R. T. SN
FRANCIS, T. S. RDSN
FRANKLIN, W. L. FN
FULLER, W. C. SA
GENSCH, J. J. FN
GIBSON, H. E. JR. SA
GILHOOLY, R. B. STGSN
GIRRES, M. J. SA
GOLDEN, C. L. JR. FN
GOODE, H. E. RDSN
GOODWIN, H. W. ENFN
GOTTSRIED, P. D. STGSN
GRIFFIN, D. N. SKSN
GROZA, J. A. ICFA
GWIN, A. E. RMSA
HALL, R. A. STGSN
HARDIMAN, P. W. SA
HARKINS, T. G. SN
HARMON, J. A. RDSN
HARRIMAN, J. P. SN
HASKINS, M. D. SA
HENRY, R. S. FN
HISE, G. M. RMSN
HOCH, G. A. SA
HOVERMALE, D. J. TA
KURD, G. E. JR. FA
HUSHER, T. M. SA
IMUS, C. A. SN
JAMES, W. R. SN
JONES, W. L. SN
JUSTIN, R. P. ,SN
KARR, D. B. MMFA
KEATING, R. T. FA
KILE, C. S. FN
KINNEY, O. F. EMFA
KOLLER, W. F. MMFA
KOPPEN, P. M. ICFN
KATCHUR, E. E. SN
KILLINGER, P. B. SN
KINGSBURY, E. D. SN
KLIMAS, C. RDSA
KNEISER, T. M. SA
KOBLENSKY, R. J. SN
U.S.S. BELKNAP (DLG-26)
Crew
NON-RATED PERSONNEL
KRONE, J. M. SN
KOVACH, J. L. SA
KURTZ, R. H. ,SA
KURTZ, T. W. FA
LAFFEY, G. H. MMFA
LAGNESE, M. J. SA
LANE, C. A. SN
LARSON, O. J. RDSN
LEACH, R. P. SA
LETOURNEAU, V. A. FTMSN
LEWIS, J. E. JR. iSN
LIMBER, R. C. SN
LONG, D. L. DSSN
LORD, C. S. RMSN
LOWE, L. A. SA
MANCINI, J. P. FA
MARAIA, T. M. STGSN
MASLO, J. A. FTGSN
MASTROIANNI, D. N. SA
MAYO, D. E. ,SA
MAYO, G. A. SA
McALEER, F. P. SA
McCAMEY, J. A. FA
MCELROY, "A" "C" JR. SA
McFADDEN, R. T. SA
McKINLAY, W. S. SA
MEYER, M. W. FN
MILLER, B. J. GMGSN
MONROE, P. D. FN
MOORE, J. F. STGSA
MOOSE, J. H. SA
MORGAN, T. G. FA
MULLINS, L. L. RMSN
NEWSON, T. E. GMGSN
NORELL, R. J. SN
NOWELL, W. A. FA
NYE, J. D. FA
PAGE, W. J. FN
PENTZ, E. F. STGSN
PERKINS, H. B. SA
PERRY, T. F. STGSN
PETERSEN, P. L. SN
PHILLIPS, A. L. SA
PIPP, R. FA
PIPP, W. J. JR. FA
PLACZEK, R. J. FN
POMPA, C. M. SA
RAGIN, L. R. SN
RAUCH, J. M. BTFA
REED, H. M. JR. SN
REED, R. J. SA
RENZETTI, D. J. JR. FN
ROCKWELL, M. G. JR. BTFA
RODACKER, W. D. BTFN
ROSUL, J. A. SA
SAUNDERS, R. J. RMSN
SAPOSNIK, H. F. SA
SCHMANDT, M. T. SA
SEARS, J. M. ,SN
SHARPE, R. E. JR. SA
SHELDON, B. R. MMFN
SHELDON, L. E. FA
SHERRICK, J. A. STGSN
SIEBER, E. C. ETRSN
SLIFER, W. L. iSN
SMITH, L. E. FA
SMITH, R. W. SN
SNODGRASS, G. R. ETRSN
SNYDER, D. L. SA
STANLEY, W. R. FA
STANTON, T. ,S. SN
STEAD, R. B. SN
STEWARD, L. J. FA
STRETE, J. H. BTFA
SWIFT, R. J. FA
SZEDON, R. G. ETRSN
TARDIF, D. J. SN
TARDIFF, A. R. SN
TAYLOR, R. T. EMFA
THOMPSON, J. T. JR. FN
THOMPSON, T. P. TA
TICE, L. D. SA
TODA, C. C. JR. ETRSA
TROTTER, J. L. YNSN
TRUSTEM, J. E. SA
VANDERPOOL, J. R. SN
WAGONER, W. L. MMFA
WALENDZIAK, R. E. RMSA
WARD, R. E. HN
WARRINGTON, C. A. FA
WAVRA, P. W. SN
WHITTEMORE, D. R. FN
WIKARYASZ, R. I. SN
WILKINS, L. J. SN
WILLIAMS, J. E. SN
WILSON, B. F. JR. MMFN
WISENBURG, J. G. SN
WITANEN, W. E. SN
WOSISKI, E. S. FN
ZEIDLER, D. J. FA
ZIMBRIC, G. G. ENFN
ZUBA, R. C. SA
The Ship's Insigne
The USS BELKNAP (DLG-26) Insigne is a slight modification of
the Belknap family Coat of Arms. The Belknap family was founded
in America at Lynn, Massachusetts, in 1637 by Abraham Belknap of
Warwichshire, England. The family line can be traced to Sir Edward
Belknap, Justice of Common Pleas in the reign of King Henry VIII of
England and to Robert De Kent. Indeed, the Battle Abbey List, the
list of nobles who followed William the Conqueror into England, contains the name of Belknape.
The heraldic description of the Belknap Arms with Crest: "Azure
on bend cotised argent, three eaglets displayed of the first. A dragon
vert langued gules, gorged with a ducal coronet, a chain or reflexed
over the back."
"Azure" refers to the color of the shield. "A bend cotised argent"
refers to the three diagonal stripes of silver. On this bend are three
eagles "displayed", wings spread, "of the first" color mentioned, blue.
"A dragon vert langued gules means a green dragon with a tongue of
red fire. "Gorged with a ducal coronet, a chain or reflexed over the
back" refers to the chain and crown of gold. The helm or helmet in
profile with vizor closed is that of a gentleman or esquire.
The modifications made to the Belknap family Coat of Arms are:
(1) the addition of DLG 26 to the Banner, and (2) Surrounding the
entire insignia with a cable thereby indicating a nautical connotation
and adapting it for naval usage.