Ernest L. Secrest, My 1102 Days of W.W. II — Chapter 3 (1980)
“ The majority of us not having crossed the Equator before were known as Polliwogs. As Polliwogs we had to go through the initiation ceremony performed by the more experienced voyagers, known as Shellbacks, that had been through this initiation before. ”
Ernest L. Secrest, My 1102 Days of W.W. II — Chapter 3 (1980)
“ It was very hot below deck, particularly in the day time, and a half way decent seat on deck of the ship was always at a premium. One day "Utah" Johnson and I had good ones in the shade, so George Miller walks up in a hurry and said, "Johnson, you are wanted at the OD's Office" (Officer of the Day) . Away he went, but he was back shortly and calling Miller names I can't print here. Of course, Miller wanted his seat. After ten days at sea, as we were about to cross the Equator, the honorable "King Neptune" came aboard. He is King of the ship while there and no one dares cross his path. ”
