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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1942 PAGE SEVEN EXTOLS MEN OF Crew Never Lost Hope No Panic In Action Gun Crews Stuck Until Last. Br CbarlM P. Arnot United Press Staff Correspondent Somewhere In the South Pa eUlo (Delayed) (U.B Stories of dauntless courage and person al sacrifice on the part of sur vivors of an American aircraft carrier sunk In the battle of the Santa Cruz Islands on Oct. 26 were told today by navy doc tor who was aboard ber. Navy regulations do not permit use of bis name, but here is the story he told me: "I have seen some remarkable examples of courage and person al sacrifice during my years of practicing medicine as a civilian. But none of these could match what I witnessed the afternoon of Oct. 26 during those hours before our airplane carrier went to the bottom. "1 heard one sailor with a bro ken back tell me to see that his pal had medical attention before I cared for him. " Tm okay, doe, he told me. But I think Mac is hurt pretty bad. Better see about him first '1 saw another enlisted man make an effort to climb off a stretcher although one of his legs was shattered and the other bro ken. He wanted to 'get another hot at these Japs. Rush to Seise Bomb "When an incendiary bomb drooped sn our flight deck, I watched four sailors voluntar ily rush out, seize the bomb and throw it overboard into the water. "These men never lost hope or courage, even after that last ene my aerial attack forced us to abandon ship. Enemy planes were overhead and wt swimming away from our ship when I heard the men shout to one another. They didn't shout for help. They shouted about the money they owed , one another and about those pictures of "Betsy and "Ruth" they had to leave be hind. They weren't really Jest ing neither were they folding under pressure. 1 saw on sailor swimming along beside me pushing a small case of canned tomato Juice ahead of him. This was his ex planation: "1 figure maybe some of these rescue ships may be short on provisions.' "During all the attacks and thereafter I did not see one mo ment of panic Not one man asked that he be treated first. "In the emergency dressing station where we administered first aid, there was not a single groan, not a whimper from the -victims. It was so silent it was almost reverent. Stick to Guns to Last "I did not see one man leave his station until he was told to leave. The officers had to order the men on the guns to abandon ship. They insisted on firing as long as enemy planes were in the air. "I am proud to be in the Unit ed States navy with men like these. To me, the American sailor represents our finest type of American manhood. "I played only a minor role in the battle that proved fatal to the carrier. But it is a battle I never shall forget. "I had reported for duty aboard the ship only 48 hours before we plunged into th bat tle of the Santa Cruz islands. 1 knew we were In the vicinity of enemy naval units, so I was not surprised when the first wave of Japanese dive-bombers appeared over the carrier during mid' morning. "First we suffered direct bomb hit on our flight deck. This bomb and the subsequent crash of an enemy plane on deck knocked out most of our power supply. That was our big diffi culty. "I was at my battle station In the sick bay when the first bomb exploded just two compartments InTmfri film nm ThA MMIt t hit just two compartments aft. One Japanese plane which crashed on our deck went right through my stateroom. The en gine of this plane was found later in the junior officers' bunk room. Cot Control of Fires The first two attacks lasted about 20 minutes. Then came nearly a six-hour lull during which the crew was able to bring the tires under control. We had given all the wounded men first aid and transferred them to oth er ships. We began to bury our dead. "There was some hope of get ting up enough power to steam out of the battle area when the enemy appeared again this time with torpedo planes and horizontal bombers. At least two of the torpedoes struck home. Soon after, I heard the order to abandon ship. "Not a single doctor left the carrier until every wounded man had been administered first aid. We abandoned ship orderly and without unnecessary haste, con sidering the nearness of enemy planes. It was 4:45 p. m. when I hit the water. That's when my wrist watch stopped. Soon we were nearly blown out of the water when Japanese horizontal bomb ers scored several near misses. By this time it was apparent that the ship would sink. Her condition by now was critical. "I was in the water two hours before a destroyer came along side and picked me up. From the destroyer s deck we watched our ship roll over and sink." Lt Donald Matheson of the Engineers was that startled when he came upon a letter from a recruits parents ad dressed to Commanding General Company "D". Pvt. Harry Rubin's fast "nifty". "I dont care what you call me as long as you donl can me lata for pay aay. Cantaln Sidney Snyder rush ing around in a sort of dilemma about a late arlval ot uso- Camp Shows theatrical troupe. Mary Wall around behind the Christmas tree at Thursday TRAILER CAMP URGED Oakland, Cal., Dec 22 U.R City Manager John F. Hauler today proposed establishment of a camp ot 10,000 trailers at the Albany race track to relieve what he termed the "desperate' housing shortage in the East Bay area. BLOW TO SPORTS Ottawa, Dec. 22 U.R Muni tions Minister C. D. Howe an nounced today that sports events requiring railway travel by fans must be eliminated for the dura tion of the war. Vm Man Tribune want Ma - , W 7Ar needs the wires THIS QmOSTMAS This year the holiday season finds millions of our fellow-citizens in the armed forces, millions more in the factories and shipyards who serve those gallant men at the front, There is no finer Christmas gift that can be sent to our fighting forces than the greatest output possible of planes, ships, and sup plies, bringing Victory closer. The Long" Distance lines of the Nation are serving this gigantic program by handling a tremendous number of calls, the greatest in telephone history. Big as it is, the network of Long Distance lines has no margins this year for purely personal calls; nor can more lines be con structed. The copper and other materials that would require are needed still more by our fighting men. In recent months, your cooperation in keeping Long Distance calls to the essential has helped to keep these lines dear for war calls. We ask now that you continue this assistance, over the holi days especially. To war-busy centers, please make only calls that are necessary. . We appreciate your friendly help and vnderstanding. "The Victory loon Drive b on will yoa hvtst in oor Notional stwrtty through the now Victory Loan?" Whispers Camp White About Fact and Faces On the Reservation. night dance really whippln' and jinglin' while tha band played on. Get this! Sgt John Rudy tak ing lessons on a driving range! Says he "Mighty fine to im prove the old game." Could he be trying to lure the boys to his Taooroa Range after the dura tion. Could bet Sit Warren Walte, during act of The First Year" whisper ing the DFM1. Social Club meets as usual, usual place, usual thing, Sattadee-eve. Corporal Harry Sager, Pine- tree from Kansas City growing mellow over K. C. big .port basketball really mellow on the golden days of the K.C.A.C during the reign ot All Time All-American Red De Ber nard!. Pvt. Ben .Harmon, MP work ing the Medford bus depot, hop ing for home In Hope, Arkansas. Sams Valley Sams Valley. Dec. 22 (Spl.) Christmas meeting ot the Sams Valley Ladies Club was held at the home of Guela Strauss with 15 members pres ent. There were two visitors. Nora Seegmiller and Barbara Gosnell. It was voted to meet once a month for the duration. the third Thursday in each month. Agnes Sanderson was appointed secretary and treas urer In place of Beulah Dusen- berry who resigned on account of illness. Ruth Schulz and Rose Elian Dugan distributed the gifts which were piled under a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses Guela Strauss and Beulah Pettier. Next meeting will be at the home ot Rose Elian Dugan Jan, uary 21. nA Win"1 !l 'MR9 I WAI 0NDS Visitors Welcome! OLYMPIA BREWING COMPANY. Olympia, Washington, U.S. A. Christmas Food Shopping Guide '"'V -rw iiCv i ILL STORES CLOSED rX On Christmas Day, Friday, Cn Dacambar 25. Shop lariy! k van rivsvn buvtir w Modi ord and Athland Stow Nob Hill Coffee . 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