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David R. Elder correspondence, December 1944-January 1945

1944-12-14 LeRoy G. Pratt to Dave Elder Page 2

both aboard ship (while they're in the Yard for repairs) and in our office, where all men going through the Receiving Station have to check in upon arrival and out when they leave. We fill out a Personnel Qualifications Card  on every man, where is listed his civilian work experience, hobbies, talent for entertainment, religious preference, home town, physical qualifications, Navy test scores, a complete description off all his duties in the Navy, and other pertinent information, all of which is used in assigning the man aboard ship or wherever he may go, as the card becomes a part of his service record and follows him throughout his Naval career. In addition, we consider the man for various Navy billets and make recommendations for his assignment and consider those eligible for shore duty under the Navy's rotation of personnel plan. Of course there are many other "angles" to our job, but this will give you some idea of what we're doing--in case you're interested! 
I have chanced upon several Washington men while interviewing, to our mutual surprise. One of those I happened to interview was Ed [Mirick?], who is at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Seattle, as you probably know. 
I'll take this opportunity to wish you and Mabel a very Merry Xmas. 
Sincerely, 
LeRoy G. Pratt, Sp(c) 2/c 
Fleet Classification Ceter
Rec. Sta. P.S. N.Y. 
Bremerton, Washington

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both aboard ship (while they're in the Yard for repairs) and in our office, where all men going through the Receiving Station have to check in upon arrival and out when they leave. We fill out a Personnel Qualifications Card on every man, where is listed his civilian work experience, hobbies, talent for entertainment, religious preference, home town, physical qualifications, Navy test scores, a complete description off all his duties in the Navy, and other pertinent information, all of which is used in assigning the man aboard ship or wherever he may go, as the card becomes a part of his service record and follows him throughout his Naval career. In addition, we consider the man for various Navy billets and make recommendations for his assignment and consider those eligible for shore duty under the Navy's rotation of personnel plan. Of course there are many other "angles" to our job, but this will give you some idea of what we're doing--in case you're interested! I have chanced upon several Washington men while interviewing, to our mutual surprise. One of those I happened to interview was Ed [Mirick?], who is at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Seattle, as you probably know. I'll take this opportunity to wish you and Mabel a very Merry Xmas. Sincerely, LeRoy G. Pratt, Sp(c) 2/c Fleet Classification Ceter Rec. Sta. P.S. N.Y. Bremerton, Washington