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In Memory: Glenwood H.J. Long – Machinist Mate First Class, WWII

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I learned of Glenwood Long’s death via a comment from Arnold Dischler.

Glenwood was aboard the Calvert during WWII and served as Machinist Mate First Class: “He served from August 10, 1942 to November 21, 1945, in the U.S. Navy during WWII as Machinist Mate First Class aboard the USS Calvert during the invasion of Africa, Leyte, Marshall Islands, and the Solomons, including Kwajalein and Mindosa.”

Glenwood’s full obituary is available here or here.

Appreciation to Jennifer at the Calvert Marine Museum for sending this group picture showing the Ship Fitters crew, circa 1944, including the Calvert’s mascot, “Fubar.”

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A larger version of the photograph may be viewed in a new window by clicking on the image.

Additional information*

  • Pops was in charge of issuing paint from the ship’s paint locker. He was also Fubar’s owner.
  • Notice the varying shades of “blue” of the sailors’ “dixie cup” cap. Many sailors would dye their brand new white caps a dark blue.
  • All crew members in this photograph are wearing their work uniform, “dungarees.”
  • Several of the crew are wearing “tube” life belts.

* Information on crew members provided by Hoyt Worthington and William “Hunky” Habrat, September 2013, Des Moines IA, Calvert Reunion.

** Post updated on 2014-March-29 with information from Suzy Schneider, daughter of Laudell Dupree. Laudell enlisted in the Navy in May of 1943 and was honorablly discharged as a Metalsmith Second Class (M2c) in March 1946. While aboard the Calvert, Laudell was a welder. He is originally from Perryville, Arkansas and now lives in California at the age of 92.