USS Lowndes Deck Log Daily Summaries Index for 1945

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1945-01-01: Maui - Paravane & Pyrotechnic exercises. Lost Steering control.
1945-01-02: Landing Practice with smoke screen.
1945-01-04: Moored in Berth at Pearl Harbor between APA-158 and AKA-91.
1945-01-06: Gun Practice with towed sleeve target.
1945-01-07: Landing practice: All Boats + Troops away.
1945-01-08: Landing Practice with Beach Party. Fire in Engine room.
1945-01-09: Gun Practice. William Bornhorst arrives on Lowndes.
1945-01-10: Paul Lineback arrives on the Lowndes.
1945-01-11: In Berth X-11, East Lock, Pearl Harbor.
1945-01-12: Paravane Exercises.
1945-01-13: Landing exercises + LCVP smoke boat drill.
1945-01-15: Landing Practice: Boat #13 does not return.
1945-01-16: Practice: All Boats away. Simulate taking aboard casualties.
1945-01-17: Fire in #2 Hold.
1945-01-18: Moored in Berth at Pearl Harbor between APA-119 and APA-156.
1945-01-19: Transferred several sick Marines to Hospital. William Ward is detached from Lowndes.
1945-01-23: Loaded 93432 gallons of fresh water.
1945-01-25: Motion Picture Projectionist arrives.
1945-01-26: Received ammo from LCM.
1945-01-27: Left Pearl Harbor for Eniwetok Atoll.
1945-01-28: Executed emergency turns.
1945-01-29: Recovered fouled Paravanes.
1945-01-30: Fire drill and emergency maneuvers.
1945-01-31: Gun practice at a radio controlled plane.
1945-02-01: Enroute from Pearl Harbor to Eniwetok Atoll.
1945-02-02: Completed WIMS Exercises.
1945-02-03: Tactical maneuvers and zig-zagging.
1945-02-04: Gun practice and Streamed Paravanes.
1945-02-05: Arrived at Eniwetok Atoll. Water Main Burst flooding "J" compartment.
1945-02-06: Water main fixed. Ship is darkened throughout on orders from S.O.P.A.
1945-02-07: Left Eniwetok for Saipan. Simulated air attack. 3 men wounded by gun shrapnel (F. Wanits)
1945-02-09: Drills: Fire and General Quarters. Tactical maneuvers and zig-zagging.
1945-02-10: Tactical Maneuvers for Photographic purposes.
1945-02-11: Arrived at Saipan. Men transferred for LST training.
1945-02-12: Gun Practice for Ship's Officers (.45 cal).
1945-02-13: Lying in transport area off Tinian Island.
1945-02-14: Anchored with other Pacific Fleet ships surrounded by antisub net.
1945-02-15: Smoke Boats in Water and working. (Boats #19, #20, "R", and LCM-24).
1945-02-16: Headed to Iwo Jima. Emergency Turn to avoid Enemy Sub.
1945-02-18: Emergency turns ordered to avoid enemy submarine contact.
1945-02-19: Arrived at Iwo Jima 0645 (D-Day). Debarked Troops. Many casualties received.
1945-02-20: Beach party lands and has 14 wounded. Norman Richards and Don Bowman are lost (KIA.)
1945-02-21: Enemy Aircraft in Area. More casualties received from Iwo Jima.
1945-02-22: More casualties received from Iwo Jima.
1945-02-23: Enemy Aircraft in Area.
1945-02-24: Debarked 24th Marine Replacement. Beach party returns.
1945-02-25: Casualties received. Embarked 101 men of 24th Marine Rep. Dick Jones injured on ship.
1945-02-26: More casualties received from Iwo Jima.
1945-02-27: Ship's position given relative to Flag on Surabachi. 4 LCVPs from APA-33 (USS Bayfield) put on Lowndes.
1945-02-28: Left Iwo Jima for Saipan with 321 wounded.
1945-03-01: Enroute from Iwo Jima to Saipan. Behind APA-96 and Zig-zagging.
1945-03-02: Steaming in company with Task Unit 51.16.10.
1945-03-03: Personal effects of Don Bowman (KIA) and Norman Richard (KIA) are transferred from ship.
1945-03-04: Wounded Marine dies on Ship.
1945-03-05: Patients unloaded to Guam Hospital. Left Guam for Saipan.
1945-03-06: In group with APA-196, APA-158, APA-120, APA-190, APA-193, and APA-206.
1945-03-07: Zig-zagging into Saipan.
1945-03-08: Arrived at Saipan and loaded Marines and Cargo (10th Regiment 2nd Marines).
1945-03-09: More Marines loaded at Saipan.
1945-03-10: Tested main fire pumps. Tested general and gas alarms.
1945-03-11: Personal effects of F. Albert transferred. E. Finch transferred (both wounded on Iwo Jima).
1945-03-12: Air raid alert sounded from Fighter Command, Saipan.
1945-03-13: Personal effects of D. Clark and D. Easter transferred (both wounded on Iwo Jima).
1945-03-14: More Marines loaded at Saipan.
1945-03-16: More Marines loaded at Saipan.
1945-03-17: Mechanical Problems (Leak). Landing Rehearsals at Saipan.
1945-03-18: Out to sea for inspection of turbine and reduction gear and estimate damages.
1945-03-20: J. Bussard, E. Morton, and N. Treanor still wounded or missing (from Iwo Jima).
1945-03-21: Loaded all boats except boat #10.
1945-03-22: Collision avoided with APA-196.
1945-03-23: Bensie, Bernardi, and Dinis join Lowndes.
1945-03-24: 7 new sailors join the Lowndes for duty.
1945-03-25: Dawson Mims arrives on Lowndes.
1945-03-27: Headed to Okinawa from Saipan.
1945-03-28: Mail delivery from DD-802.
1945-03-30: Submarine detected.
1945-03-31: Pumped bilges. Performed emergency turns.
1945-04-01: Arrived at Okinawa and debarked demonstration troops.
1945-04-02: Fired at Jap Bomber. Embarked troops
1945-04-03: Made emergency turn to avoid possible enemy submarine.
1945-04-04: More submarine contacts reported. Zig-zagging.
1945-04-05: Continued Zig-zagging in Okinawa area.
1945-04-07: GQ and Abandon ship drills. More zig-zagging.
1945-04-08: Fire drills and zig-zagging at Okinawa.
1945-04-09: Marine stabbed on ship in fight.
1945-04-12: Smoke boats away. Boat #20 (Ed King's boat) catches on fire. Enemy Aircraft in area.
1945-04-13: Fired on Enemy plane. Debarked Const. Battalion, 2nd Dukw, and 18th field Depot.
1945-04-14: Enemy Aircraft in area at Okinawa. Left Okinawa for Saipan.
1945-04-15: Half Masted to honor F. D. Roosevelt.
1945-04-18: Arrived at Saipan and lowered Captain's gig.
1945-04-19: Debarked troops at Saipan.
1945-04-20: Lowndes collides with a tanker (minor damage).
1945-04-21: C. Fesi injured (compound fracture) in boat accident (boat #15).
1945-04-22: Court Martial for A. Manzanna (forgery of censor's initials on letter).
1945-04-23: Found drifting LCVP from APA-206.
1945-04-24: J. Dalton and L. Goldstein transferred for medical treatment.
1945-04-25: Anchored in Berth L-57, Saipan Harbor.
1945-04-26: General Drills Exercises.
1945-04-27: Battle Problem.
1945-04-28: Loaded stores at #4 Hatch. Ship turned 180 degrees.
1945-04-29: More stores loaded into #4 Hatch at night with use of cargo lights.
1945-04-30: Away all Boats at Saipan (Practice).
1945-05-01: Lowered all boats and debarked Beach Party for exercises on beach.
1945-05-02: Lowered boats and reembarked Beach Party.
1945-05-03: Full Landing Exercises at Saipan
1945-05-04: Full Landing Exercises at Saipan.
1945-05-05: All boats away except 2 LCM's and "R" boat.
1945-05-06: Saipan: Lit up #1 boiler. Let fires die under #2 boiler.
1945-05-07: Lt. Hardy takes 10 officers and 98 enlisted personnel off ship for anti-aircraft training.
1945-05-08: Anchored in Berth LOVE-57, Inner Saipan Harbor. Men return from training.
1945-05-09: Completed dock trials and jacked main engines over by steam.
1945-05-10: Lt. (jg) Robert Dunbar accepts temporary appointment to Lt. (MC).
1945-05-11: Anchor on coral bottom with 75 fathoms of chain at Saipan.
1945-05-12: Commanding Officer makes material inspection of upper deck spaces.
1945-05-13: Air Alert Saipan. Ship darkened. Lowered 2 smoke boats. All Clear.
1945-05-14: Emergency battle circuit in operation. Completed loading ammunition.
1945-05-15: Left Saipan harbor to mid-channel. Commenced loading units of 2nd Marine Division.
1945-05-16: Continued loading Marine cargo. Left Berth A-7, Tanapag Harbor, back to L-57.
1945-05-17: Engine room on 2 hour notice.
1945-05-18: Exercised at Fire Quarters. Fire and Rescue party from APA-121 came aboard.
1945-05-19: Left L-57 to Pier A-6. O. Smith injured and treated by Lt. (Dr.) Dunbar. Marines debarked.
1945-05-20: Continued unloading Marine cargo.Returned to L-57.
1945-05-21: Pumped fresh water to LST-446.
1945-05-22: Lt. Pinnell was detached from the Lowndes this day.
1945-05-23: LST-708 comes along side and takes 30,100 gallons of fresh water.
1945-05-24: Anchored in Berth L-57, Inner Saipan Harbor.
1945-05-25: Completed collision, diving, and fire drills and tested all emergency diesel fire pumps.
1945-05-26: Exec. Officer and dept. heads inspected weather deck, wheelhouse, CIC, radio room + offices.
1945-05-27: YO-174 comes along side and receives 2,420 gallons of diesel oil.
1945-05-28: M. Guerry leaves the Lowndes. LST 758 moored along side for water.
1945-05-29: Lowered boats and completed boat group exercises.
1945-05-30: Completed boat group exercises.
1945-05-31: Completed boat group exercises. All boats back aboard except duty boats.
1945-06-01: All boats participate in exercise waterbourne. Captain inspects below decks.
1945-06-02: Completed boat exercises. #2 generator now in use.
1945-06-03: Anchored in berth L-57, Inner Harbor, Saipan Island.
1945-06-04: Pumped water to LST-25. Left Saipan and into open sea. APA-33 is formation guide.
1945-06-05: Headed from Saipan to Tulagi. Completed tactical and gunnery exercises.
1945-06-06: Completed tactical and gunnery exercises. USS Logan now the O.T.C.
1945-06-07: Exercising at tactical maneuvers. APA-176 is temporary O.T.C.
1945-06-08: Commenced tactical maneuvers and zig-zagging.
1945-06-09: Davy Jones comes aboard ship to appear before the Royal Court. He leaves ship at 1440..
1945-06-10: Neptunus Rex & Royal Court. More zig-zagging.
1945-06-11: Steaming at standard speed and zig-zagging.
1945-06-12: Entered Port Purvis, Florida Island, Berth 19. YO 120 loads Lowndes with fuel oil.
1945-06-13: Left Berth 19 at Port Purvis headed to Berth 28, Gavatu Harbor. Loaded Ammunition.
1945-06-14: Anchored in Berth 28, Gavatu Harbor, Florida Island, Solomons Group.
1945-06-15: Took aboard 2 LCVP's and 2 LC(S)'s from Naval Base, Tulagi for transport.
1945-06-16: Left Tulagi for Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides Islands.
1945-06-17: In group of USS Bayfield, Hendry, Sibley, Kershaw, Newberry, Barrow, Mifflin.
1945-06-18: Arrived at Berth #4, Segond Channel, Espiritu Santo.
1945-06-19: Received 3,647 gallons of diesel oil. Loaded 27,468 gallons of fuel from YO 20.
1945-06-20: Anchored as before. Lit off #2 boiler and secured #1 boiler.
1945-06-21: Commendation ceremonies for Fred Brinkman, Wes Follett, and Jerome Frieder.
1945-06-22: Main power generators down for repair. APA-118 guarding radio channels during fix.
1945-06-23: Moved from Berth #4 of Segond Channel to Pier #4. Commenced loading cargo.
1945-06-24: W. Mathis, certified to be drunk and disorderly by Lt. Dunbar, confined to the ship's brig.
1945-06-25: Received fuel. Loaded cargo in holds # 2, 4, and 5. All boats aboard except those at #4 hatch.
1945-06-26: All boats aboard and secured for sea. Left Espiritu Santo for Guam.
1945-06-27: Headed to Guam and zig-zagging. Exercised drills. Passed LST's 797 and 449.
1945-06-28: Simulated steering casualty. Firing practice at oil drum dropped over the side.
1945-06-29: Simulated steering casualty and shifted control to after steering station.
1945-06-30: Passed convoy of LST's 609, 662, 377, 283.Passed Liberty Ship S.S. EdgarW. Nye.
1945-07-01: Underway from Espiritu Santo Island to Guam. Passed S.S. Edwin Booth.
1945-07-02: Daily inspection of Magazines and smokeless powder samples. Observed sunset.
1945-07-03: Increased speed to 71 RPM's (15 knots). More zig-zagging. Steaming singly.
1945-07-04: arrived at Apra Harbor Guam. Delivered LCS and 2 LCVP boats that were in cargo.
1945-07-05: S.S. Walter Wyman cast off port side. Inspection of medical and sanitary areas completed.
1945-07-06: Commanding Officer inspected the lower decks, storerooms and holds.
1945-07-07: Commanding Officer inspected the upper decks James Davenport is detached.
1945-07-08: 2nd Naval Construction Battalion is aboard to work in hatch #4 and #5.
1945-07-09: Unloaded cargo to LCT 923 and LCT 969. Working party still aboard ship.
1945-07-10: 3300 gallons of water given to LCT 358. $50,000 comes on Lowndes for Crew pay.
1945-07-11: YO 124 loads Lowndes with 41,454 gallons of fuel oil. Navy Passengers board Lowndes
1945-07-12: Left Guam for San Francisco. Held morning alert. Exercised at Abandon Ship drill.
1945-07-13: Captain completes below deck inspection. Precautionary evening alert.
1945-07-14: More zig-zagging. Passed APA's 107, 26, and 141. Sighted white flare on horizon.
1945-07-15: Passed within 8 miles of Eniwetok Atoll. Daily inspection of magazines and powder.
1945-07-16: Steaming independently using dimmed running lights from sunset to sunrise.
1945-07-17: Headed to San Francisco with dimmed lights (visible for a distance of 2 miles).
1945-07-18: Crossed International date line for the 2nd time (received cards for the first time). Observed sunset.
1945-07-20: Observed sunrise. Applied left standard rudder to avoid hitting a log. Passed a Liberty ship.
1945-07-21: Executive Officer completes material and personnel inspection.
1945-07-22: Passed abeam to port, a Liberty type vessel at 800 yards. Observed sunset.
1945-07-23: Observed sunset and reduced standard speed to 15 knots (71 RPMs).
1945-07-24: All clocks advanced one hour to conform with Plus 9 time zone.
1945-07-25: Nearing Stateside. "Best cruise we have made to date" - Fred Brinkman's Diary.
1945-07-26: Tested all diesel fire pumps and flushed fire mains.
1945-07-27: Passed under San Francisco Bay Bridge. Arrived at Berth #9 San Francisco Harbor.
1945-07-28: Anchored as before. Engine room on 2 hour notice.
1945-07-29: "Long-await liberty", "There's nothing Stateside can't cure." - Fred Brinkman's diary.
1945-07-30: I. Sneed, and W. Stewart arrive for duty on Lowndes.
1945-07-31: Another Deck court case. Daily inspections completed.
1945-08-01: Anchored in Berth 9, San Francisco Harbor. Two crewmen found guilty of using false IDs.
1945-08-02: Engine room on 2 hour notice. Conditions normal.
1945-08-03: Moved to Moore's Dry-docks, Oakland and then back to San Francisco Harbor.
1945-08-04: Receiving salt and fresh water, steam and telephone service from the dock. 17 men AOL.
1945-08-05: Dry docked in floating drydock #4, Moore's Drydocks, Oakland.
1945-08-06: 17 men, again, AOL. Completed daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder.
1945-08-07: Commenced flooding drydock. Ship waterborne and headed to San Francisco harbor.
1945-08-08: Moved to North San Francisco Harbor. Lowndes Ensign Perks Dies. Captain takes leave.
1945-08-09: Moved from Berth #12 to Pier #36, North San Francisco Harbor.
1945-08-10: 7 men found guilty of infractions from AOL, to carrying concealed intoxicating liquor.
1945-08-11: 16 men AOL at this time. Receiving power, fresh water, and phone service from dock.
1945-08-12: Cut in steam on #2 boiler and #1 switch board ship's main power circuit.
1945-08-13: John. Dyer, C. Ringo, W. Schew join the Lowndes. Captain returns from leave.
1945-08-14: THE WAR IS OVER! YO-91 delivers 5,637 barrels of fuel oil to the Lowndes.
1945-08-15: Civilian pilot boards to take the ship out to compensate compass.
1945-08-16: At Anchorage #12, San Francisco Harbor. Out to sea for timed speed runs.
1945-08-17: Moored port side to Pier #45, San Francisco Harbor. Engine room on 2 hour notice.
1945-08-18: Earl Robertson is detached this day. 2 AOL men retuned by shore patrol.
1945-08-19: Embarked Officers and Troops of the 86th Division (1500 men of Patton's third army).
1945-08-20: W. Gackstetter, J. Jurica, E. Pilchard, N. Porath, and L. Taylor are detached.
1945-08-21: Left San Francisco in fog for Eniwetok Atoll.
1945-08-22: Completed a abandon Ship drill. Changed ship's clocks for new time zone.
1945-08-23: Lt. Clark Martin accepts rank of Lt. Commander.
1945-08-24: Tested all diesel fire pumps and flushed fire mains. Fire in the Galley (pan of grease).
1945-08-25: Commenced above deck inspections. Observed sunset and darkened ship.
1945-08-26: Proceeding independently to Eniwetok Atoll. Observed sunset.
1945-08-27: Lighted ship at 0609 and Mustered crew at 0745. No absentees.
1945-08-28: Darkened ship except for wake light until Condition BAKER and Readiness III are set.
1945-08-29: Ship crosses International dateline and no deck log entry was made for this day.
1945-08-30: Changed into Minus 12 Time Zone. Observed sunrise.
1945-08-31: Still steaming alone toward Eniwetok Atoll. Completed below deck inspections.
1945-09-01: Arrived at Eniwetok Atoll.
1945-09-02: Moved to berth K-4 to refuel. Returned to berth 0-7. Loaded 391 bags of mail cargo.
1945-09-03: Left Eniwetok for Ulithi. J. Born, L. Johnson, and P. Lineback are detached this day.
1945-09-04: Traveling with APA-62, APA-117, APA-20, APA-213, APA-98, and APA-188
1945-09-05: USS Lowndes assumes fleet guide and OTC. USS Mountrail and USS Haskell take rear.
1945-09-06: Changed course to avoid approaching vessels. Completed Tactical Exercises.
1945-09-07: Arrived at Ulithi. at berth #21. Left Ulithi enroute to San Pedro Bay, Leyte, Philippine Islands.
1945-09-08: Traveling with APA's 176, 193, 100, 213, 188, 62 and screen USS Bull (DE-402).
1945-09-09: Observed sunrise and turned off running lights. Mustered crew. No absentees.
1945-09-10: Passed San Miguel Point. Passed British destroyer.
1945-09-11: Arrived at Batangas Bay, Luzon, Philippine Islands.
1945-09-12: Unloaded troops and supplies of the 86th Division, U.S. Army.
1945-09-13: Philippine Islands: Commenced unloading cargo and troops. Left Batangas for Leyte.
1945-09-17: Loaded troops of 1st and 3rd Battalions, 321st Infantry Division, U.S. Army.
1945-09-18: Left Letye for Aomori, Japan joined by APA-48 and APA-188.
1945-09-19: Possible mine contacted. The USS Appalachian joins fleet.
1945-09-20: Made daily inspections of magazines and powder. Conditions normal.
1945-09-21: Observed sunrise. Completed below deck inspections.
1945-09-22: Lighted running and wake light at 1748.
1945-09-23: Burning running lights at full brilliancy through night. Made radar land fall of Hachino Jima.
1945-09-24: Streamed the Paravanes. USS Crockett breaks-down. Completed tactical maneuvers.
1945-09-25: Arrived at Aomori, Japan to take part in initial occupation landings.
1945-09-26: Commenced landing operations in Japan. Pumped water/fuel to LCS-112 and LCS-110.
1945-09-27: Pumped water/fuel to LCS's 14, 111, 109. Unloaded cargo. Crewmen charged with looting.
1945-09-28: Debarked remaining troops to Japan. Transferred fresh + frozen food to AKA-65.
1945-09-29: Left Aomori for Saipan. Streamed Paravanes. The USS FILMORE breaks-down.
1945-09-30: Screen ship Ulvert M. Moore (DE-442) is detached from formation.
1945-10-01: Enroute from Aomori, Japan to Saipan.
1945-10-02: Steaming in company with TransDiv 66 and TransDev 43.
1945-10-04: Arrived at Saipan and started loading troops.
1945-10-05: Loaded troops.
1945-10-06: Left Saipan for San Francisco.
1945-10-07: Steaming singly.
1945-10-11: Ran into strong storm and changed course.
1945-10-12: Captain completes below deck inspections.
1945-10-13: Destination changed to Seattle.
1945-10-14: Master gyro out.. Using magnetic compass.
1945-10-15: Steaming singly.
1945-10-17: Calls made to APA-28 via flashing light.
1945-10-18: Arrived at Seattle (Kirkland Shipyard).
1945-10-19: Moved to Pier #2 at Kirkland Shipyard.
1945-10-20: Navigator Don MacPherson is detached.
1945-10-21: Received fresh water + steam from dock.
1945-10-24: Many men detached this day:
G. Buck, C. Bull, E. Cole, J. Dinis, W. Follett, J. Frieder, W. Kautz, Laird, D. Mims, H. Ward, Willey.
1945-10-25: R. Henkels is detached this day.
1945-10-27: D. Stratton is detached this day.
1945-10-28: Lt. W. Ramsey takes Electronics training.
1945-10-29: Mustered crew and made daily inspections.
1945-10-30: Paymaster brings $85,950.00 in cash aboard for crew pay. A. Resetar is detached this day.
1945-10-31: W. Bornhorst, W. Davis, and E. Trevillyan are detached this day.
1945-11-01: Left Lake Washington (Kirkland Shipyard). Arrived at Pier #90, Berth #4, Seattle.
1945-11-02: J. Murphy, E. Scott, and J. Young are detached this day.
1945-11-03: Left Seattle for Samar, Philippine Islands.
1945-11-04: Steaming singly.
1945-11-05: Passed LSD 12.
1945-11-09: Man overboard drill.
1945-11-10: Heavy fog. Time changed to Zone -12.5.
1945-11-12: Increased speed to 17.5 knots to Samar, P.I.
1945-11-13: Pumped bilges.
1945-11-14: Heavy rain & wind. Water gets in fuel oil.
1945-11-15: Destination changed to Manila.
1945-11-16: Exercised at fire drills. Deck inspections.
1945-11-18: Steam pressure lost. All engines stopped.
1945-11-21: Arrived at Manila Harbor, moored next to USS WINCOSKI (AO-38).
1945-11-22: Completed loading passengers bound for U.S.
1945-11-23: Enroute to U.S. Total passengers: 1782.
1945-11-24: Returned to Manila to avoid a storm.
1945-11-25: In Manila Harbor.
1945-11-26: Left Manila for San Francisco.
1945-11-27: Passed San Bernardino Island.
1945-11-29: Traveling singly from Manila to U.S.
1945-11-30: Sighted Saipan.
1945-12-01: Enroute to San Francisco.
1945-12-02: Passed USS Dickens (APA-161).
1945-12-03: Leak in economizer. Stopped all engines. Lost but restored Gyro operation.
1945-12-04: Traveling alone. Passed AP-156.
1945-12-05: Passed Merchant and LSV #4 on starboard.
1945-12-06: Ship's time changed 24 hours to +11.5 zone.
1945-12-07: Sighted PCE 893 giving a distress signal.
1945-12-08: Traveling alone. Pumped ballast.
1945-12-09: Observed sunset.
1945-12-10: Passed AP-102 and APA-46.
1945-12-12: Passed USS Refuge
1945-12-13: Arrived at Pier 15, San Francisco.
1945-12-15: In Navy Anchorage #12, Berth #9, Frisco.
1945-12-17: Many leave Lowndes this day:
Rex Chapman, Harry Contreras, J. Douthitt, Allan Gaspard, Ivan Hall, F. Judnitsch, Ed King, George Dudash, Joel Rodriguez, Gernard Tracz.
1945-12-18: L. Fougnies is detached this day.
1945-12-19: Many leave Lowndes this day:
Russell Brubaker, George Dahms, Stuart Hyde, Charles Munson.
1945-12-20: LCT 1449 unloads stores to the Lowndes.
1945-12-21: O. Dickson and R. Trafton leave Lowndes.
1945-12-22: Dick Jones losses 3 fingers when hand crushed between boat & barge. He leaves the ship this day.
1945-12-23: Loaded ballast.
1945-12-24: Many detached from Lowndes:
P. Angelotti, James Holderman, W. Kautz, W. Robinson, Jack Tharp, William Thomas.
1945-12-25: Loaded supplies from LCT 1449. Observed sunset. Executed evening colors.
1945-12-26: Developed leak in main steam line. Welder boards to fix leak.
1945-12-27: Heading to Manila. D. Johnson is detached.
1945-12-28: Left San Francisco yesterday, for Manila.
1945-12-31: Deck court held. Gyro is corrected.


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