Thanks. What I do know is that he said he had something to do with a plane.
I have seen some information that CX was a designation of specialists that they did not know where the hell to put them. Like intel, topo maps etc. So you might be on track more than anyone since he said he knew Halsey. Am trying to find out as much as I can.
He retired with over 30 years in about 1960 as a senior chief and at about the age of abt 58. Pretty old hey? All I know is that he would say he wouldnt put up with anything from anyone other than his immediate officer at the end of his time in.
Thanks