Life itself matures all of use one way or the other. A three year war cruise is certainly one way. If living on a ship during wartime doesn't humble a boy and make him a man, nothing will. The photos below were generously donated by Rowland E. Dumm, known to some of his crewmates as "Guns". Rowland was a Gunner's Mate First Class on the USS Gillette. The photos show a true Before-and-After study! |
