Clarence Huffman, Former Crewman (1946-47), Visits

Clarence Huffman, from Mt. Airy, NC, recently visited USS Razorback.

Mr. Huffman, a crewman from 1946-47, was a Gunner's Mate "Striker", meaning he was a Seaman (E-3) who was attempting to earn a promotion to E-4 (Gunner's Mate Third Class) (Yes, Navy ranks and rates can be confusing, but take notes, there WILL be a test...)

Mr. Huffman's primary duty post as Forward Planesman, and here is a picture of him at his post:















Mr. Huffman was aboard Razorback when she became the first US warship since 1917 (and the first ever American Submarine) to visit Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He said that over 5,000 people visited the submarine during the weekend she was open for public tours.

Mr. Huffman very kindly donated four photographs from his personal collection. Two of the photographs show Razorback in drydock in Pearl Harbor, HI. This photo shows Seaman Huffman on deck:














Other photographs show details of one of the 40mm gun mounts and Razorback's aft deck, including her after 5" gun.

Mr. Huffman also donated a USS Razorback cruise book and an original patch.