Even though I put over eight years on the Reeves I was not personally aware of the incident below. Still, it could have happened.


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My Birthday?

Because of a minor infraction, a shipmate of mine aboard the USS Reeves, bound for Japan, was busted one rank, fined and given extra duty for three weeks. Looking forward to celebrating his 21st birthday on July 22, he consoled himself every night during his extra duty by reciting, "They can bust me, they can fine me -- but they can't take away my birthday." As July 22 approached, his excitement increased. When he went to bed on July 21, he happily repeated,

"They can bust me, they can fine me -- but they can't take away my birthday."

The next morning, he found out that the ship had crossed the international date line -- and it was July 23.

b b bugger

I shouldn't laugh cause that is just plain terrible...the poor guy. I wonder if it was planned that way?

Cheers, Vince

I guess the military can do about anything it wants. He may have missed his birthday, but he is still 21.

Aah Japan...Fond memories of the 1960's Japan......

It goes to show. Never piss the boss off because sure as the suns going to rise he will win.