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Final Personnel Record for Newhouse, Delbert C., U.S. Navy, 1957

U.S. Department of War · 1957-05-02 · 585 pages · text by GLM-OCR

This 1957 U.S. Navy personnel file was released under the U.S. Department of War name. It covers Chief Photographer Delbert Clement Newhouse, CWO-4, USN. It holds Records of Emergency Data from 1955 to 1957, a 2 May 1957 request that changed his home of record to Pensacola, Florida, and vouchers for his dependents' travel. It also includes fitness reports from his time as Photographic Officer at the U.S. Naval Base at Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador, and with the Fifteenth Naval District in 1942 and 1943. The file contains no UFO material.

From the source:Release of 2026-09-18 Incident: 5/2/57, N/A. This file contains the final personnel record of U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Delbert C. Newhouse, who left naval service as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, then the highest Warrant Officer grade. In July 1952, Newhouse recorded 16mm motion-picture film near Tremonton, Utah; the film later became the subject of a Project Blue Book investigation. Project Blue Book was the U.S. Air Force program active from 1952 to 1969 that investigated the nature and origin of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). In addition to documenting routine assignments and training, the file records Newhouse’s career progression as a Photographer’s Mate, a Navy enlisted specialty responsible for photography and related imaging work. Project Blue Book investigators characterized Newhouse as an expert photographer based on his naval experience.

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DOW-UAP-PR159 · video · 1952-07-02 Historical Film of Reported UFOs, Utah, 1952 This archival footage is a digitization of a 16mm print of Kodachrome color motion-picture film shot on a handheld Bell & Howell Auto Master camera near Tremonton, Utah, on July 2, 1952. U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Delbert C. Newhouse reported observing and filming a group of bright airborne objects and shortly thereafter submitted the footage to the U.S. Air Force. The film later became one of the visual cases reviewed by Project Blue Book, the 1952–1969 U.S. Air Force program that investigated the nature and origin of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The film’s limited detail and lack of fixed reference points prevented a conclusive resolution. From the 55-second mark onward, the film transitions to unrelated footage appearing to show a demonstration of sewing equipment. The presence of unrelated sewing-equipment footage suggests that the surviving footage may be a composite or reused print, though the available record does not establish how or when the materials came to be combined. As documented in records submitted with the film, contained in this collection under the title DOW-UAP-D102, the footage originally was paired with mountain scenery from Idaho, which is not preserved in this digitization. Download (76.1 MB)

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  • p. 22 …ADVANCED $300.00 10/31/50 WHICH HAS BEEN CHARGED ON THE PAY RECORD DISTRICT STAFF…
  • p. 32 …Reference (a) is quoted below and is certified to be a true copy of the original…
  • p. 62 …In accordance with reference (a), when directed by the Commanding Officer, Utility Squadron FIVE, about 15…
  • p. 89 …Reference (a) is quoted below and is certified to be a true copy of the original…
  • p. 94 …Reference (a) is quoted below and is certified to be a true copy of the original…
  • p. 237 In reply address not the signer of this letter, bus Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Department…
  • p. 247 In reply address not the signer of this letter, but NAVY DEPARTMENT Bureau of Naval Personnel…
  • p. 293 …in the rank of lieutenant you are hereby advanced, effective 1 April 1960 to the rank…
  • p. 295 …in the rank of lieutenant you are hereby advanced, effective 1 April 1960 to the rank…
  • p. 329 …Time Lost - None Effective 1 April 1960, you are hereby advanced on the retired list to…
  • p. 369 …Advanced Base "GAMMA", later designated as USNavBase, Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador. Duties: Administration of the Ordnance…
  • p. 373 …FOR EACH FACTOR OBSERVED CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE HOW THE OFFICER COMPARES WITH ALL…
  • p. 385 …Receipt is acknowledged of the (original) (advance copy) of your application for commission as limited duty…
  • p. 388 …In accordance with reference (a), I hereby apply for a permanent commission in the United States…
  • p. 402 …A brief summary of my experience leading to qualification in the technical phases of photographic development…
  • p. 409 (g) Cont'd. (4) Advanced Base "GAMMA" later designated as U. S. Naval Base, Santa Elena…
  • p. 426 …The subject Acting Photographer is recommended to be placed on the list for advancement to Chief…
  • p. 460 …You are authorized to draw advanced mileage in the execution of these orders. 3. Your leave…
  • p. 461 …You are authorized to draw up to three months advance pay in the execution of these…
  • p. 504 …Is well informed on the remaining phases. Occasionally demonstrates exceptional knowledge. Is well informed on most…
  • p. 506 …Is well informed on the remaining phases. Occasionally demonstrates exceptional knowledge. Is well informed on most…
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  • p. 518 …Is well informed on the remaining phases. Occasionally demonstrates exceptional knowledge. Is well informed on most…
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  • p. 528 …Is well informed on the remaining phases. Occasionally demonstrates exceptional knowledge. Is well informed on most…
  • p. 530 …Is well informed on the remaining phases. Occasionally demonstrates exceptional knowledge. Is well informed on most…
  • p. 532 …Is well informed on the remaining phases. Occasionally demonstrates exceptional knowledge. Is well informed on most…
  • p. 534 …Is well informed on the remaining phases. Occasionally demonstrates exceptional knowledge. Is well informed on most…
  • p. 536 …Is well informed on the remaining phases. Occasionally demonstrates exceptional knowledge. Is well informed on most…
  • p. 553 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY 1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? X 2. ABILITY TO COMMAND? X…
  • p. 554 …FOR EACH FACTOR OBSERVED CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE HOW THE OFFICER COMPARES WITH ALL…
  • p. 555 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY 1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? X 2. ABILITY TO COMMAND? X…
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  • p. 557 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY 1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? X 2. ABILITY TO COMMAND? X…
  • p. 558 …FOR EACH FACTOR OBSERVED CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE HOW THE OFFICER COMPARES WITH ALL…
  • p. 560 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY 1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? 2. ABILITY TO COMMAND? 3. PERFORMANCE…
  • p. 561 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY How does this officer compare in: NOTE: ITEM (A3) TO BE…
  • p. 562 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY 1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? X How does this officer compare…
  • p. 563 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY 1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? X 2. ABILITY TO COMMAND? X…
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  • p. 567 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY How does this officer compare in: NOTE: ITEM (A3) TO BE…
  • p. 568 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY 1. STANDING DECK WATCHES UNDERWAY? X How does this officer compare…
  • p. 569 …SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY How does this officer compare in: NOTE: ITEM (A3) TO BE…
  • p. 570 …ITEM (A) TO BE MARKED ONLY FOR OFFICERS ON SEA OR ADVANCE BASE DUTY DURING THE…
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ELECTION OF OPTIONS UNDER THE UNIFORMED SERVICES CONTINGENCY OPTION ACT OF 1953

S-3

NAME (Last) (First) (Middle)	SERVICE NUMBER
177283	RANK OR RATING
CHPHOT	USN
X	USNR
PERMANENT ADDRESS
%Mrs. Vencl Richter
Garibaldi, Oregon	STATUS
CHECK APPROPRIATE SQUARE	NO. YEARS SERVICE COMPLETED FOR PAY
PURPOSES
24
REGULAR	RESERVE
X	ACTIVE
DUTY	INACTIVE
DUTY
 MEMBER'S BIRTHDATE
6/5/13

X I DO NOT DESIRE TO RECEIVE REDUCED RETIRED PAY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AN ANNUITY FOR MY DEPENDENTS.

I ELECT THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: (NOTE: YOU MAY SELECT OPTION 1 OR 2 OR 3 AND YOU MAY COMBINE OPTION 4 WITH THE ONE SELECTED, OR YOU MAY SELECT OPTIONS 1 AND 2 AND YOU MAY COMBINE OPTION 4 WITH EITHER OR BOTH. HOWEVER, THE COMBINED TOTAL OF OPTIONS ELECTED CANNOT EXCEED 50% OF REDUCED RETIRED PAY.)

(S) OPTION 1 $ \frac{1}{8} $

1/4

1/2

OF MY REDUCED RETIRED PAY PAYABLE TO OR ON BEHALF OF MY WIDOW UNTIL HER REMARRIAGE OR DEATH.

OPTION 2 $ _{1/8} $

1/4

1/2

OF MY REDUCED RETIRED PAY PAYABLE TO OR ON BEHALF OF MY SURVIVING CHILD OR CHILDREN UNMARRIED AND UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND SURVIVING CHILD OR CHILDREN UNMARRIED AND OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE INCAPABLE OF SELF SUPPORT BECAUSE OF BEING MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED.

OPTION 3 1/8

1/4

1/2

OF MY REDUCED RETIRED PAY PAYABLE TO OR ON BEHALF (A) OF MY SURVIVING WIDOW UNTIL HER REMARRIAGE OR DEATH AND (B) THEREAFTER TO MY SURVIVING CHILD OR CHILDREN UNMARRIED AND UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND SURVIVING CHILDREN OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND INCAPABLE OF SELF SUPPORT BECAUSE OF BEING MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY INCAPACITATED.

OPTION 4 NO FURTHER DEDUCTIONS SHALL BE MADE FROM MY RETIRED PAY COMMENCING WITH THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING THAT IN WHICH THERE IS NO BENEFICIARY ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AN ANNUITY UPON MY DEATH. I DESIRE THIS OPTION TO BE COMBINED WITH OPTION NUMBER(S)___CHECKED ABOVE.

FULL NAME OF WIFE PRIOR TO MARRIAGE

LACTE OF MARRIAGE	(City)	(County)	(State)	DATE OF MARRIAGE
HAVE YOU BEEN PREVIOUSLY MARRIED?	IF YES, GIVE DATE AND CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE OF DISSOLUTION OF EACH FORMER MARRIAGE AND STATE WHETHER BY DEATH, ANNULMENT OR DIVORCE
HAS YOUR SPOUSE BEEN PREVIOUSLY MARRIED?	IF YES, GIVE DATE AND CITY, COUNTY, AND STATE OF DISSOLUTION OF EACH FORMER MARRIAGE AND STATE WHETHER BY DEATH, ANNULMENT OR DIVORCE

IMPORTANT: If either option 2 or 3 is included in your election, furnish required information below concerning legitimate child or children:

NAME OF EACH CHILD	DATE OF BIRTH	INDICATE IF STEPCHILD OR ADOPTED CHILD

I understand that during any period subsequent to my transfer to Fleet Reserve or retirement in which I am not receiving retired or retainer pay, I shall be required to deposit with the United States Treasury the amount that would have been withheld from my retired pay under the Options elected had I been receiving such retired pay, and if I fail to make such deposit I consent to checkage of such undeposited amounts, plus accrued interest upon being restored to a pay status; and that if I do not combine option 4 with the option selected, deductions will be made from my retired pay despite the fact that all beneficiaries predecease me or become ineligible for annuity benefits; and that in the case of retired members, election of any of the options provided is irrevocable. I certify the above information to be complete and accurate.

Finished File Pers E241

Signature Newhouse

(Sign original and all copies)

NOTED TAPHILATED RECORDS

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___ day

Virgil A Starr ChloroVSN

☆ G. P. O.: 1953-273402

FOR DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTION SEE NO. 7 ON REVERSE (ORIGINAL)

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Official release, from the pursue collection. The PDF is mirrored here; the original link is above. The text was read from the page images by GLM-OCR; expect the odd misread word. 585 pages are in the text index: search them above, or from the library's search.