The following biographies are part of the original Natoma Bay

Logbook Project created in the 1970s and 1980s by John J.

Sassano, historian and Bob Wall, editor.

The current document attempts to recreate, in electronic form,

that original LOGBOOK of the Natoma Bay Association. I

have tried to retain the exact formatting of the original paper

version. Minor modifications were made when the modern

word processor refused to reproduce the original typewritten

format.

Large print and online versions of the logbook are available at:http://natomabaycve62.org/logbook/LBindex.html

Lucinda DeWitt

(daughter of John W. DeWitt, Jr.)

June 2009

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Please send any comments/corrections/updates to:

DeWitt DeConstruction

2021 East 34th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55407

ladewitt@lucindadewitt.com

BIOGRAPHYCAPTAIN HAROLD LETCHER MEADOW

UNITED STATES NAVY

Captain Harold Letcher Meadow was bornin Danielsville, Georgia, on February 16, 1901He prepared for the Naval Academy at theColumbian Preparatory School in Washington,D.C. He entered from Georgia in 1917 andgraduated with the class of 1921. The firstfive years after his graduation he had dutyon the U.S.S. OKLAHOMA, U.S.S. STEWART, andthe U.S.S. MEREDITH and in the AsiaticStation on the U.S.S. BORIE and the U.S.S.NEW MEXICO. He was attached to FlagshipDivision Four, Atlantic Fleet.

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He completed flight training at Pensacola,Florida, in February 1926, and served onthe cruiser, U.S.S. CONCORD, until October1927, when he was assigned to recruitingduty in Richmond, Virginia. He returned toPensacola in August, 1929 and was designatedNaval Aviator in March 1930. He had duty inScouting Squadron Five attached first to theU.S.S. MARBLEHEAD, later to the U.S.S. MEMPHISIn July 1932 he was ordered to duty in theNaval Air Station, Hampton Roads, Virginia,and in June 1935, he returned to sea withduty as Aide and Flag Secretary, on StaffCommander, Aircraft Battle Force. He servedas Executive Officer of Fighting Squadron2B based on the U.S.S. RANGER from June 1936until June 1937 when he assumed command ofbombing Squadron Two, based on the carrierU.S.S. LEXINGTON.

He served at the Naval Air Station, Pensacolafrom June 1938 until October 1940, when hewas ordered to the New York ShipbuildingCo. Camden, New Jersey, to assist withoutfitting a vessel. He went aboard when shewas commissioned and served consecutively asNavigator, Executive Officer and in Command.

Captain Meadow was assigned to Command theU.S.S. NATOMA BAY- CVE-62 which wascommissioned October 14, 1943. He servedas Commanding Officer on board the U.S.S.NATOMA BAY during campaigns in the MarshallIsland, Kavieng, Emirau, Hollandia andSaipan. Captain Meadow was relieved of dutyaboard the U.S.S. NATOMA BAY by CaptainAlbert K. Morehouse on August 7, 1944.Further duties and awards given Captain Meadowswere not available to complete thisbiography

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY

REAR ADMIRAL ALBERT K. MOREHOUSE

UNITED STATES NAVY

Albert Kellogg Morehouse wasborn in Brooklyn, New York, on April29, 1900. He served during World WarI with the New York (Federal) Nation-al Guard, May 1917 - June 1918, whenhe was honorably discharge to acceptan appointment to the U.S. NavalAcademy, Annapolis, Maryland, fromthe Fifth District of his native State.Graduated and commissioned Ensign on

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June 2, 1922, he subsequently advancedin rank, attaining that of Rear AdmiralMarch 1, 1950.

Following graduation from the NavalAcademy in 1922, he served on board theUSS MARYLAND until July 1924, inter-spersed with six months' instruction intorpedoes, January-June 1923, at theNaval Torpedo Station, Newport, RhodeIsland. Ordered to the Naval Air StationPensacola, Florida, he had flight train-ing and on March 16, 1925 was designatedNaval Aviator.

He was assigned to Aircraft Squad-rons, Battle Fleet in July 1925 and inOctober of that year joined ObservationSquadron ONE, based first on the air-craft carrier LANGLEY and later servedas aviation unit of the USS WEST VIRGINIA.In July 1927 he, was transferred toFighting Squadron ONE, based on theLANGLEY. During that period, he was award-ed the Silver Life Saving Medal by theUnited States Treasury Department andreceived a Letter of Commendation fromthe Secretary of Navy for the attemptedrescue of a pilot and the rescue of aradio operator after a plane crash inHawaiian waters in 1928. Returning tothe Naval Air Station, Pensacola, hewas an Instructor there from July 1928 untilMay 1931.

He next served with FightingSquadron FIVE-B, based on the aircraftcarrier LEXINGTON, and in July 1932transferred to Scouting Squadron TWO-B,based on the USS SARATOGA. The threesucceedings years, June 1934-May 1937 hewas in command of the Naval ReserveAviation Base, Opa Locka (Miami), Florida.

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In June 1937 he assumed command of theseaplane tender SANDPIPER and from Juneof 1939 until June 1940 was in commandof Fighting Squadron FOUR, based on theUSS RANGER. That squadron, under hiscommand, participated in the exhibitionsat the National Air Races in Cleveland,Ohio, in September 1939.

After an assignment at the NavalAir Station, San Diego, California,which extended to March 1941, he hadbrief duty in the Office of the Chiefof Naval Operations, Navy Department,Washington, D.C. , prior to reportingin August as Assistant Naval Attacheand Assistant Naval Attache for Air atthe American Embassy, London, England.His designation was changed to SpecialNaval Observer on September 9, 1941,and he was detached on December 2l,shortly after the United States enteredWorld War II, to return to the Officeof the Chief of Naval Operations.

He served in the Bureau ofAeronautics, Navy Department, fromFebruary 1942 until April 20, 1943, whenhe was detached for sea duty. He proceededto the Twelfth Naval District, SanFrancisco, California, reporting toHeadquarters on May 18, and assumedcommand of the seaplane tender CHANDELEURon May 21, 1943. In November of thatyear he was detached and assigned tothe staff of Commander Aircraft, SouthPacific Force, as Plans Officer.

For meritorious service in theabove assignment, which extended toMay 1944, he was awarded the BronzeStar Medal and cited in part as follows:During this period (November 20, 1943 toMay 1, 1944) he supervised and directed

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the preparation of the master plans forair operations in the occupation anddevelopment of bases on the strategicallylocated Green and Emirau Islands. Onseveral occasions he served as Chief ofStaff, performing these duties in a high-ly efficient manner ... "

Following temporary duty with FleetAir, West Coast, San Diego, California, hecommanded the USS NATOMA BAY CVE-62,August 7, 1944 to March 1, 1945, duringwhich period that carrier escort engagedin the Marianas operations. He was award-ed the Navy Cross for "distinguishinghimself by extraordinary heroism asCommanding Officer of the USS NATOMA BAY ...in the Battle of Samar Island betweenthree groups of escort aircraft carriersand major units of the Japanese Fleet,consisting of battleships, cruisers anddestroyers on October 25, 1944. Hehandled his ship at all times in a highlyexpert and seamanlike manner ... "

He was also awarded a Legion ofMerit with Combat "V" and is entitled tothe Ribbon for, and a facsimile of thePresidential Unit Citation awarded theUSS NATOMA BAY. The citation for theLegion of Merit is quoted in part asfollows: "For exceptionally meritoriousconduct as Commanding Officer of the USSNATOMA BAY in action against enemy Japan-ese forces during the landing of ourtroops at Leyte, Mindoro, Lingayen Gulfand Zambales, from October 12, 1944 toFebruary 5, 1945 ... "

On March 4, 1945, he reported asChief of Staff and Aide to the Commanderof Carrier Division FOUR. He is entitledto the Ribbon for, and a facsimile of

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the Presidential Unit Citation awardedthe USS SANGAMON. In October 1945 hebecame Commanding Officer of the NavalAir Station, Miami, Florida, and inJanuary 1947 reported as Chief of staffand Aide to the Chief of Naval AirAdvanced Training, Naval Air Station,Jacksonville, Florida. He assumedcommand of the USS MIDWAY in August 1947and while under his command that aircraftcarrier operated in the Atlantic andlater in the Pacific.

In April 1948 he reported as Chiefof Staff to the Commander Air Force,U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and continued toserve in that assignment until May 1950,when he became Chief of Staff and Aide to theCommander Naval Forces, Far East."For exceptionally meritorious service ...(in the latter capacity) from June 25,1950 to January1,1951 . . ." he was awardeda Gold Star in lieu of the Second Legionof Merit with Combat "V". The citationfurther states in part:

"Discharging his many responsibil-ities with great diligence and ability,Rear Admiral Morehouse directedcoordination of the naval effort from thecommencement of hostilities in Korea.laboring tirelessly to effect liasonbetween all organizations involved duringa crucial period when his efforts werevital to organizing the tremendously ex-panded Naval Force in the Far East. Aspersonal representative of his Commander,he made frequent visits to combatantelements in Korea and adjacent waters togive first hand knowledge of their cir-cumstances and requirements. His unusualprofessional ability and application to

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his demanding duties were responsible forthe smooth functioning of the staff ofCommander Naval Forces, Far East, whilehis judgement and initiative materiallycontributed to the success of the Koreaneffort..."

He became Chief of Naval Air AdvancedTraining, with headquarters at the NavalAir Station, Corpus Christi, Texas, inJuly 1951 and in May 1953 reported asCommander Carrier Division FOUR Design-ated in July 1954, Commander Fleet Air,Alameda (California), he continued toserve in that capacity until September ofthat year, when he transferred to commandof Naval Forces, Continental Air DefenseCommand.

Rear Admiral Morehouse died of aheart attack on December 18, 1955, atColorado Springs, Colorado. He was buriedon December 21, that year, in Arlington(Virginia) National Cemetery.

In addition to the Navy Cross, theLegion of Merit with Gold Star and Combat"V", the Bronze Star Medal, the President-ial Unit Citation Ribbon with two stars,and the Silver Life Saving Medal, RearAdmiral Morehouse had the Victory Medal(World War I); the American DefenseService Medal, Base Clasp; the AmericanCampaign Medal; the Asiatic-Pacific Cam-paign Medal with four engagement stars,the World War II Victory Medal; the NationalDefense Service Medal; the Korean ServiceMedal; the United Nations Service Medal;and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon withtwo stars.

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BIOGRAPHY

CAPTAIN BROMFIELD B. NICHOL

UNITED STATES NAVY

Bromfield Bradford Nichol was born inNew Orleans, Louisiana, on January 18, 1904,son of Robert Wharton and Mamie Lee (Ridley)Nichol. He was reared near Nashville,Tennessee, and attended grade school andMontgomery-Bell Academy in Nashville. Heentered the U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis,Maryland, in 1920, and was graduated andcommissioned Ensign on June 5, 1924.Through subsequent promotions, he attainedthe rank of Captain June 1, 1943.

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Following graduation from the Naval Academyin June 1924, he was assigned to the U.S.S.MISSISSIPPI, and before his detachment inJanuary 1926 had duty as Gunnery Officer ofthat battleship. He was a student aviator atthe Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida,during the next year, being designated NavalAviator in December 1926. He served withScouting Squadron l and Torpedo Squadron 9 ofAircraft Squadrons, Scouting Fleet, attachedto the U.S.S. WRIGHT from January 1927 to June1929, and for two years thereafter was assignedto the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia,as a flight instructor.

In June 1931 he joined Scouting Squadron 10attached to the U.S.S. LOUISVILLE and, detachedthree years later, returned to the Naval AirStation, Pensacola, to served until April 1937as Chief Flight Instructor and SquadronExecutive Officer. From May of that year untilJanuary 1938 he was aboard the carrier U.S.S.ENTERPRISE as Flight Operations Officer ofBombing Squadron 6. He was Flag Secretary onthe Staff of Commander Carrier Division ONEand Carrier Division TWO, and later CommanderAircraft Battle Force, still attached to thecarrier U.S.S. ENTERPRISE, flagship from January1938 to January 1942.

During the first ten months of the United States'participation in World War II, he served asTactical Officer and Assistant for operationsin various carrier task forces, under AdmiralsHalsey, Spruance, and Kinkaid. He was awardedthe Silver Star Medal and a Gold Star in lieuof the second like award, with citations whichfollow, in part:

Silver Star Medal: "For conspicuousgallantry and intrepidity while serving onthe staff of the Task Force Commander, duringa series of highly successful offensivemissions including the attacks on the Marshall

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and Gilbert Islands, the raids on Wake andMarcus Islands, the Battle of Midway andsimilar operations in the central Pacific,covering a period from December 6, 1941 toJuly 14,1942."

Gold Star in lieu of second Silver StarMedal: "For gallant and intrepid conduct inaction while serving on the staff of theTask Force Commander during the Battle ofStewart Island, August 24, 1942, and SantaCruz Is1and, October 26, 1942, Constantlyin danger from enemy surface and submarineforces...(his) cool determination andcourage under fire were important factorscontributing to the successful culmination ofthese battles...."

He also has the Ribbon for, and a facsimileof, the Presidential Unit Citation awardedthe U.S.S. ENTERPRISE. "For consistentlyoutstanding performance and distinguishedachievement during repeated action againstenemy Japanese forces in the Pacific Wararea, area, December 7, 1941, to November15, 1942....Her aggressive spirit andsuperb combat efficiency are fitting tributeto the officers and men who so gallantlyestablished her as a solid bulwark in defenseof the American Nation."

Remaining in the Pacific combat area, heserved from October 1942 to October 1943 asAssistant Operations Officer on the staff ofCommander South Pacific Forces. He thenreturned to the United States for duty asCommanding Officer of the Naval Air Station,Seattle, Washington, until January 1945.There he directed the station's importantrole of serving fleet squadrons based in theNorthwest and in the Aleutians.

From February of that year, throughout theremaining war period, and until April 1946, hecommanded the U.S.S. NATOMA BAY (CVE 62). For

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"exceptionally meritorious conduct (in thatcommand) during operations against enemyJapanese forces at Iwo Jima and Okinawa fromMarch 1 to June 24, 1945..." he was awardedthe Legion of Merit with Combat "V".

The Citation continues; "During this periodof intensified and hazardous amphibiousoperations, Captain Nichol ably fought hisship and directed the aircraft based on hisvessel in inflicting extensive damage on theenemy...(and) aided materially in providingeffective support to our amphibious forcesand our troops ashore, thereby contributingmaterially to the successful completion ofthese campaigns..."

In April 1946 he joined the staff ofCommander Carrier Division 14, and served asChief of Staff and Aide until ordered inFebruary 1947 to duty in the office of theChief of Naval Operations (Aviation, PlansDivision-Programs Coordination). A year laterhe transferred to the Bureau of Aeronautics,and was designated Navy Member of the Aero-nautical Board. While so assigned he servedadditionally as a member of the MunitionsBoard and Advisory Committee.

From August 1949 to June 1950 he attended theNational War College, Washington, D.C., andin July 1950 he assumed command of the U.S.S.WRIGHT (CVL-49). He was detached a year laterto command the Naval Air Station, MoffettField, California.

In addition to the Silver Star Medal withGold Star in lieu of the second award, theLegion of Merit with Combat "V" and theRibbon for the Presidential Unit Citationto the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE, Captain Nichol hasthe American Defense Service Medal: theAsiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with engagement

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stars; the American Campaign Medal; thethe World War II Victory Medal; and thePhilippine Defense and Liberation Ribbons.

Married to the former Catherine Howardof Annapolis, Maryland, he has a son,Bromfield Bradford Nichol Jr. Their usualaddress is 1910 Ridley Avenue, Nashville,Tennessee.

Captain Nichol was a member of the Sonsof the American Revolution (TennesseeSociety, Andrew Jackson Chapter), andthe Arm and Navy Country Club, Washington, D.C.

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BIOGRAPHY

CAPTAIN JAMES M. ELLIOTT, USN

Captain James M. Elliott, U.S. Navy wasappointed to the Naval Academy in 1929from the state of Michigan where he wasborn and attended school through highschool at Battle Creek, Michigan andthrough two years of college at MichiganState University. He graduated from theNaval Academy in 1933 and was assignedto the USS ARIZONA for his first duty.

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He left the USB ARIZONA 2-1/2 years laterto go through flight training at theNaval Air Station, Pensacola. Completingflight training in 1937, he was assignedto Bombing Squadron Four then operatingfrom the old USS RANGER, the first shipin the United States Navy designed fromthe keel up as an aircraft carrier. Aftera one year tour of duty aboard the RANGERhe served for four years aboard thebattleships MISSISSIPPI and NEW MEXICO asthe senior aviator of these ships. In Juneof 1941 he reported to the AircraftArmament Unit in Norfolk Va. as a testpilot and project engineer. This unit soonmoved to the newly established Naval AirStation, Patuxent River, where it becamethe armament test section of that Station.For two years Captain Elliott was re-sponsible for conducting armament tests onthe navy's first line fighters.

His service during World War II included a tour of duty as Air Officer ofthe USS CHENANGO, an escort carrier,followed by a tour of duty as ExecutiveOfficer of the USS NATOMA BAY, anotherescort carrier. He assumed command of theUSS NATOMA BAY at Norfolk, Va. for de-commissioning. Even in this duty theNATOMA BAY performed well. She was thefirst ship in the 16th Fleet to go out ofcommission with no discrepancies. Thesewere small carriers originally designedto escort convoys across the Atlantic,but later were used extensively to giveclose air support for amphibiousoperations in the Pacific. For hisservices in World Way II, Captain Elliottwas awarded the letter of commendationwith pendant, a Presidential UnitCitation, and a Navy Unit Citation.

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Following World War II, Captain Elliottserved as Commanding Officer of theNaval Air Facility and AssistantExperimental Officer at the Naval Ordnance Test Station, Inyokern, followinga short tour of duty as Executive Officerof the Naval Air Station Mojave. LeavingInyokern in 1949, he served as CommandingOfficer of Air Transport Squadron 2lbased at Barbers Point, Hawaii and Subsequentlyas Chief Staff Officer of theFleet Logistic Air Wing, Pacific, stationedin Alameda, California.

From 1951 to 1954 he served as headof the Aviation Ordinance Branch, ResearchDivision of the Bureau of Ordnance.

Leaving BUORD he served as CommandingOfficer of the Naval Station, Adak, Alaskafor one year, followed by one year asCommanding Officer of the Naval AirStation, Olathe, Kansas.

Returning to sea Captain Elliottcommanded the USS WINDHAM BAY, a transport utility carrier, which is a formercombatant aircraft carrier used in thetransportation of aircraft in a nonflying status. During this tour he madeeight roundtrips from the United statesto Japan.

Returning ashore he served for threeyears as Inspector General of the SixthNaval District with headquarters inCharleston, South Carolina and duringhis last year of duty there served alsoas Deputy Chief of Staff for the Navalbase at Charleston.

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Leaving Charleston Captain Elliottassumed command of the Naval AmmunitionDepot Bangor, at Bremerton, Washington.He retired from the Navy on June 30th,1963 having completed 30 years of navalservice.

Following his retirement, CaptainElliott was employed for 10 years byLockheed Missiles and Space Co. as aReliability Engineering Specialist. Heretired from Lockheed in 1973 and nowpresently resides in Coronado, California

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BIOGRAPHY

ROBERT B. WALL AMSC

USNR RETIRED

Chief Robert B. Wall was born in New YorkCity on 14 July 1908. He lived in Arlington,VA. since the age of two. Graduated fromWashington-Lee High School and attended theUniversity of Maryland. Spent 8 years inthe Naval Reserve before being activated.Assigned to CASU 5, then aboard the NatomaBay on the 8 December 1943, served until31 August 1945. Subsequent duties: Hedron 14,and at the following Naval Air Stations:San Diego, Anacostia, Lincoln, Lakehurst,

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and New York where he retired from the NavalService after 20 years active duty.

Awards: Presidential Unit Citation, AmericanTheater Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal with 8stars, Naval Reserve Medal, Good ConductMedal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon (Laterupgraded to Philippine Liberation Medal).

Charter Member Natoma Bay Association:Attended 1964 Reunion in Chicago. When theplanned 1967 Reunion in Denver fell through,an impromptu reunion was held in Dayton, Ohio,with the help of several shipmates. At thattime there were several lists of names avail-able which were made into a composite list.A memorandum was sent to all availableaddresses as the forerunner of the presentnewsletter "Scuttlebutt" (which had previouslybeen published by several members of SquadronVC 81) The Denver Reunion was rescheduledfor 1968 and the biennial reunions have beenevents to look forward to ever since.After seven more National Reunions and a fewdistrict meetings the Association has grownto about 275 active members (a few of thatnumber have been super active) and about 150inactive members. In recent years the association has been very fortunate in having afew super active members to head up theAssociation and at present is enjoying greatreunions, an interesting and very informativenewsletter, and a regular flow of additioninserts for our Logbook.The idea for the Logbook was nourished forseveral years and with the encouragementfrom the membership it became a reality. Ithas been very successful and has been wellreceived by the membership. This phase of ourwork is now in the capable hands of ourHistorian.

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BIOGRAPHY

COMMANDER HAMILTON LOKEY

UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE

Commander Hamilton Lokey was born in Atlanta,Georgia, on August 30, 1910. Educated in thepublic schools, he graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA degree, magna cumlaude, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1931. He graduatedfrom the University of Georgia Law School in1933 and practiced law in Atlanta until theoutbreak of World War II.

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On March 18, 1942, Lokey was commissionedLt. (jg) in the United States Naval Reserve.His first duty station was the Naval AviationCadet Selection Board in Atlanta. In thewinter and spring of 1943 he attended AirCombat Intelligence School at Quonset Point,R.I., and was then assigned to the CVE Pre-Commissioning Detail in Tacoma, Washington.He became a Plank-Owner upon the commissioningof the U.S.S. Natoma Bay, CVE62 on October14, 1943. Lokey served aboard the Natoma Bayas ACI Officer until February 7, 1945. Whileserving on the Natoma Bay, Lokey was (1) promoted to Lieutenant Commander, USNR, (2)served as Ship's Service officer from the16 November 1943 until relieved on 19 Sept-ember 1944 by Lieut. George A. Burwell,(3) participated in various invasion operations, and the Battle for Leyte Gulf, (4)was awarded seven battle stars for his PacificTheatre Ribbon and the Presidential UnitCitation, and (5) married Muriel Ann Mattsonof Tacoma, Washington, on July 19, 1944,while the ship was undergoing repairs atSan Diego, California.

After leaving the Natoma Bay, Lokey wasassigned to the Naval Aviation TrainingCommand as ACI officer at NAS Melbourne,Florida. After V-J Day and until his releasefrom active duty on November 14,1945, hewas Executive Officer at NAS Melbourne,Lokey returned to the practice of law inAtlanta in November of 1945 and continued incivilian life until recalled to active dutyin June, 1950, because of the KoreanEmergency. He served for 14 months in thePentagon, in a Joint Navy Air Force StrategicIntelligence Unit, with the rank of Commander,USNR. Upon leaving active duty in 1951 Lokeyagain returned to the practice of law inAtlanta.

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He has continued in the active practice tothe present, during which time he served fouryears in the Georgia Legislature, served forfour years as Chairman of the Georgia Boardof Bar Examiners, was elected to the AmericanCollege of Trial Lawyers and the InternationalAcademy of Trial Lawyers.

Mr. and Mrs. Lokey have five children; theoldest, Hamilton Lokey, Jr. served for threeyears as a Navy Flight Surgeon on the U.S.S.America (CVA 66), after which he returnedto civilian life. Commander Lokey takespride in the fact that he was designated asthe poet-laureate of the Big NB, the shipthat won the War, for such works as "TheSaga of the Snafu Maru" and "Doug McArthur's Navy". He was a founder of theNatoma Bay Association and served as Presidentfrom 1968 to 1972. He has rarely missed a bi-annual meeting of the Association andwill, at the drop of a hat, give hisversion of "The Battle For Leyte Gulf" asseen from the bridge of the Natoma Bay.

In his old age Lokey has joined an adventureclub for such things as climbing Mount Fuji,Kilimanjaro and Mount Ranier, trekking theInca Trail in Peru, trekking the Himalayain Sikkim, rafting down the ColoradoRiver through the Grand Canyon and freeballooning across Atlanta on his 70thbirthday. In February of 1982 he and Mrs.Lokey will be in Tibet for the New YearCelebration there.

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