USS Montpelier CL-57 Cruise Book - 1942-1945
The cruise book of the USS Montpelier CL-57 summarizes the Pacific War activities of the Cleveland Class Cruiser from 1942 through 1945.
This cruise book summarizes the activities of the USS Montpelier, CL-57, during the time the Cleveland Class Cruiser served in the Pacific War. The book has been reproduced from an original distributed to crew members after the end of the war. This original belonged to Buss Kerstetter, a Firecontrolman FCO3c, who served aboard the USS Montpelier from May 1943 through October 1945.
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After the end of the Pacific War, the USS Montpelier went to Wakaura Bay south of Wakayama City, Japan. At Wakayama City Buss went ashore to help repatriate Allied POWs. When told they already had enough volunteers, he and four friends walked into Wakayama City, where they found a likable people who worked hard, built modern cities and warmly welcomed them. See our photos of Wakayama City today.
Contents to Mighty Monty Cruise Book
Front Cover
Credits
Forward
Coat of Arms
Flag Ship
Final Officers
Captains
Box Score 1
Box Score 2
Box Score 3
Gunnery First Division
Gunnery Second Division
Gunnery Third Division
Gunnery Fourth Division
Gunnery Fifth Division
Gunnery Six Division
Gunnery Seventh Division
Gunnery Fox Division
Gunnery Item Division
Gunnery Victor Division
Engineering Able Division
Engineering Baker Division
Engineering Easy Division
Engineering Mike Division
C & R Roger Division
Navigation Negat Division
Communications Charlie Division
Medical How Division
Supply Sugar Division 1
Supply Sugar Division 2
Flag Allowance George Division
Missions of a Cruiser
AA Fire Support for Carriers
Fire Support for Mine Sweepers
Neutralizing and Protecting Beaches
Call Fire, Destruction of Enemy Fleet
Air Attacks
Kamikaze
Kamikaze Miss Number 1
Kamikaze Miss Number 2
November 29, 1944
December 15, 1944
Shore Bombardments
Saipan Bomardments
Palawan and Borneo
Bombardments and Assault Forces
Battle Damage
Incidents of Shipboard Life
Replenishing Ammo, Fueling at Sea
Flight Quarters, Catapult Aircraft
Field Day, Working Party
Scraping Bottom, Streaming Paravanes
Crew’s Payday, Divine Services
Swimming Call, Piped Over the Side
The Lighter Side
Entertainment on the Fantail
Johnson Jive
Sydney and Girls, Girls, Girls
Candid Closeups, Flag at Work
Medical Department at Work
Working, Christmas Dinner, Knots
Ship, Damage and Fire Control
Repait Watch, Lighting Off
Shipfitter at Work, Purple Hearts
All South Pacific
Cross the Line
Royal Family Arrives
Royal Policeman
Court is Convened
Royal Surgeon Amputates
Word is Received
Evacuation of Allied Military Personnel
In Memoriam
Grim Reminders
Bottoms Up
Mighty Monty is Still Afloat
Signal in the Air
The Rising Run Sets
Back Cover
About This Document
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