USS Mayo Crewmembers Crew Gallery 5

Click picture for a larger image::  Hansford "Bo" Bowen, TM3/c. Served on Mayo:3 August 1944- 1 December 1945 "Bo" came aboard after Mayo came out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard overhaul in 1944. Bowen sailed with the Mayo in the vast Pacific, participating in activities in Tokyo Bay 2 Sept, 1945. On return to civilian life, "Bo" became the brother-in-law to shipmate "Benny" Bennett. Here Bowen is pictured right, with Benny at the left. James "Jerry" Kelley, CTM. Served on Mayo:21 October 1942 to 18 September 1945 "Jerry" was aboard Mayo thoughout the Invasion of Italy and Mayo's activities at Okinawa and Tokyo Bay. "Jerry" kept a detailed log of his times aboard the DD422 that he has shared with the Association. "Jerry" Kelley and friend Bonnie Waite are avid attendees at our reunions, participate in the newsletter, and other correspondence with the Mayo group. William D. Collius, S1/c. Served on Mayo:3 August 1944 to 18 March 1946 William came aboard the Mayo Maru right after DD422 came out of overhaul in Brooklyn, NY ;following her damage sustained at Anzio, Italy. He and Mayo then proceeded to the Pacific where convoy and radar picket duty was common. Together they entered Tokyo Bay 2 Sept. 1945 for the Japanese surrender. William was one of the last crewmen off the Merry Mayo, as he was part of her decommissioning crew on 18 March, 1946 William "Quack" Quackenbush, BMkr2. Served on Mayo:18 September 1940- 3 April 1943 "Quack" was a plankowner aboard the Merry Mayo and served on her throughout the early convoy experiences. He was transferred to the USS Fechteler and became a survivor of that DE's sinking. "Quack" later was a member of the crew of the destroyer Harlon Dickson. Dr. Louis Lazar, Ship's Doctor. Served on Mayo:1943-1945? Dr. Lazar was a well liked and respected part of the crew of the Mighty Mayo. His duties included identifying body parts of crewmen killed in action at Anzio to giving out "medicinal" brandy during cold, wet North Atlantic cruises. The good health and fighting condition of Mayo's men is due in part to Doc Lazar.

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