Jay Kritz:
CLASS OF 1958
Washington-Clay High SchoolClass of 1958
South bend, IN
Jay's Story
Military
Went aboard the Sara in August of 59 as a fireman apprentice and because I could type went right from A division into Engineering Log Room as a yeoman for Chief Engineer Commander Breeden. The chief in the office was a man by the name of Bunch. He thought that I fraternized too much with the officers from the various engineering divisions. Went to "A" Division under ltjg Gilbert Stein.
Took mess cook duty for a while and then wound up Chiefs' mess and then Chief berthing quarters. Was good duty but officer Stein needed the manpower and requested my body back to the division. Was placed in the Hyd...Expand for more
ralics gang working in the elevator rooms and aft steering. With luck Stein needed office help and I was called to fill the spot.
Worked with a couple of good guys Larry Freshcorn and Bill Sewell there in the office along with ensign Seibers.Had a couple other guys there also but their names escape me after 42 years. Oh yeah there was a Collins and a tough ole master chief that was promoted to Lieutenant. There were a couple others in and out but the names escape me.
Got out in July of 61 at Mayport, Fla.and returned to home in South Bend , Ind. The naval experience was interesting and I think rewarding.
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