BOOK REVIEWS .. From Chaplain (LCDR) Richard R,
Rives: "This note is a word of appreci"They Met at Gettysburg" Edward J. ation for the splendid suite I was Stackpole. Eagle Books, Publisher. privileged to occupy with my family during my recent tour in Washington. The
The battle of Gettysburg has pro- accommodations at such a reasonable price vided material for hundreds of stories, were such a great favor to us that they none of them dull. The vivid factual added greatly to our Washington visit. and objective account in this fine Enclosed is a check for $5. for membervolume is interspersed with enlightening ship in the Association for one year." interpretations reflecting the author's
military background. He paints a pano- AIR FORCE CHAPLAINS attending the rama that highlights the important action November 5 30 Conference in Washington without confusing details. There are reserved full house accommodations at nineteen maps and 124 illustrations, the National Headquarters for that period. nearly all contemporary with the battle. One room was kept for emergency calls for overnight guests.
"I Was Chaplain on THE FRANKLIN" The following was received from Chaplain Joseph P. O'Callahan, S.J. Chaplain (Lieut.) Charles Pratt, Jr,, after his stay with us: "Dear Chaplain
The USS FRANKLIN was bombed by Jap- Golder: It was certainly a great
anese aircraft. Two of the bombs pene- pleasure to see you again and to visit trated the hangar deck, killing everyone for the first time the Headquarters of inside. The planes on the Flight Deck the MCA. were knocked into the air, their whirling "I had to write as soon as possible props smashing gas tanks which spilled to thank you for your trouble, courtesy 7,000 gallons of gasoline. Fires raged and hospitality. Your 'trouble' because from stem to stern on three decks. For I failed to make my reservation ahead of four interminable hours, explosions time (had already decided that some hotel rocked the FRANKLIN until all communi- or 'Y' would have to be my resting place cations, firemains and power were gone. for the night, provided there were no Father O'Callahan tells of his own ex- vacancies at the Guest House), and you perience, recapturing the perilous and called there for me. Your 'trouble and heroic drama of the FRANKLIN. The reader courtesy because you led me all the is led by the Chaplain through blazing way back there when I am sure it would decks to observe gallant engineers, have been more convenient for you to go pharmacists, doctors and men at battle home directly from the hotel. And your stations. For his conspicuous gallantry, 'courtesy and hospitality' for helping above and beyond the call of duty, the me to get parked and set up with a room author Chaplain won the only Congress- nd even readingmateial. In this day ional Medal of Honor ever awarded a Navy and time when the Good Samaritan is oftChaplain. His inspired account of the times forgotten, I could not help saying, FRANKLIN's travail is more than a story 'Haven't I imposed enough already?' of the heroism of war and men, it is a "I am taking this way of expressing powerful story of faith, my appreciation and gratitude to you. I had a very pleasant and convenient stay,
AWARDS and I accomplished my mission the AW D r following day. You may be sure that the
Two requests were presented at a next time I come to Washington I shall recent meeting of the Executive Committee plan to stay at the Guest Rouse, and for approval for Awards of Appreciation. that my reservation will be made WAY IN the Boston Chapter, MCA, is planning to ADVANCE." present the Award to Maj. Gen. Bryan L.
Milburn, Fort Devens. The Association
will present the Award to Lt. Gen. Will- "The opportunity to practice iam K. Harrison. Both Awards commemo- brotherhood presents itself every rate retirement from military service. time we meet a human being."
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