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
Communications Charlie Division
Flag Allowance George Division
Fire Support for Mine Sweepers
Neutralizing and Protecting Beaches
Call Fire, Destruction of Enemy Fleet
Bombardments and Assault Forces
Replenishing Ammo, Fueling at Sea
Flight Quarters, Catapult Aircraft
Scraping Bottom, Streaming Paravanes
Crew’s Payday, Divine Services
Swimming Call, Piped Over the Side
Sydney and Girls, Girls, Girls
Working, Christmas Dinner, Knots
Shipfitter at Work, Purple Hearts