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LEATHERNECK202000@MSN.COM
SHELBY, NC USA
http://
comments: I served aboard the uss guam (lph-9) during desert storm.
date: Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 14:58:32 (CST)


John Peddy
randolp5@charter.net
Tn USA
http://
comments: I served on Seattle from about 76-80. In "E" Div Em3 when you were there.
date: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 12:45:22 (CST)
Michael R.Albro
malbro1@twcny.rr.com
Cortland, N Y USA
http://
comments: Looking to here from people who served aboard the USS MILWAUKEE AOR2. I served on her from 1969- 1970. I'm tring to find ones who were in first division.
date: Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 15:21:18 (CST)
Ronald Trafton
ronald.trafton@verizon.net
Sandy, or USA
http://
date: Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 11:49:25 (CST)
MILTON PARKER
hmcdoc7@comcast.net
ro, md http://
comments: where are my old medical department shipmates??
date: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 19:48:47 (CST)
HM2 ("JimmieJohn") Johnson
jimjohn@casstel.net
Louisburg, KS USA
http://
comments: Could not help but to read the Guestbook entries, and found many about the USS GUAM LPH9. "Great Site." At the time I was onboard did not think it significant. However, as I read these entries looks like the GUAM saw considerable time in the Mediterainnean afterwards and up to it's de-comminishing and final demise. I was the Hospital Corpsman attached with VMA-513 (3rdMAW) AVA8 Harriers out of Yuma,AZ and we were grouped with the Harrier Squadron from Cherry Point (Only 2 Harrier Squadrons at the time). We departed Norfolk,VA - Sep,Oct,Nov of 1980 or 81. Had OP's with the Spanish Navy and their Harriers during the Atlantic crossing. The Spanish Harriers landed aboard the USS GUAM, and Our Harriers landed aboard the Spanish Carrier (I believe to be an old U.S. Carrier from WWII of which I can't recall the name) - We "re-supplied" and had a few days liberty in Rota Spain and returned to Norfolk,VA.
I was discharged from the Navy in December 1981 after 8 years of enjoyable service.
If anyone interested - I do have some great Photo's of these Harrier OP's aboard the USS GUAM which I was told was the First Harrier OP's in Navy history aboard an LPH. I am no Computer expert and have no scanner. But, would be happy to have copies of my Photo 35mm Slides reproduced and place on any Website of the USS Guam, LPH9.
Sincerely, "Doc JimmieJohn"
date: Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 13:17:38 (CST)
Lawrence M. Morales
larry125@hotmail.com
Whittier, Ca USA
http://
comments: I knew a Andy Anderson;he was a gunnersmate e-4,red hair, a beard, and hung around with a big Indian by the name of bm3 Stiendorff who served on the USS NOXUBEE AOG-56.I came a board during Christmas of 1974.So if this is the Andy I know?please reply at my e-mail larry125@hotmail.com
date: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 at 22:28:16 (CST)
judith l lane
mbobo@pressenter.com
red wing, mn USA
http://
comments: i am looking for two pictures of navel ships. the first one is uss pickway apa 222 about 1949 out of california. the other is out of florida it is the jack w wilke ede experimental destroyer escort. . i hoe someone can give me information on these. thank you
date: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 at 19:39:54 (CST)
Jack Burke
montanamonte@yahoo.com
Saint Marys, Ga USA
http://
comments: I served onboard the ole girl as an MS3 from November 1981 to July 1985... left while she was in Philly. I hope to hear from some of the guys I served with... would be nice to know whats been going on. Didn't know it then.. but those were some of the best years of my life!
Email: montanamonte@yahoo.com
Looking for Telford, Silva, Harris, Lippert, Liberati, Tucker, Davis, anyone else from this era?
date: Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 23:12:36 (CST)
Jack Burke
montanamonte@yahoo.com
Saint Marys, Ga USA
http://
comments: I served onboard the ole girl as an MS3 from November 1981 to July 1985... left while she was in Philly. I hope to hear from some of the guys I served with... would be nice to know whats been going on. Didn't know it then.. but those were some of the best years of my life!
Email: montanamonte@yahoo.com
Looking for Telford, Silva, Harris, Lippert, Liberati, Tucker, Davis, anyone else from this era?
date: Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 23:11:02 (CST)
Jack Burke
montanamonte@yahoo.com
Saint Marys, Ga USA
http://
comments: I served onboard the ole girl as an MS3 from November 1981 to July 1985... left while she was in Philly. I hope to hear from some of the guys I served with... would be nice to know whats been going on. Didn't know it then.. but those were some of the best years of my life!
Email: montanamonte@yahoo.com
Looking for Telford, Silva, Harris, Lippert, Liberati, Tucker, Davis, anyone else from this era?
date: Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 23:10:59 (CST)
Jack Burke
montanamonte@yahoo.com
Saint Marys, Ga USA
http://
comments: I served onboard the ole girl as an MS3 from November 1981 to July 1985... left while she was in Philly. I hope to hear from some of the guys I served with... would be nice to know whats been going on. Didn't know it then.. but those were some of the best years of my life!
Email: montanamonte@yahoo.com
Looking for Telford, Silva, Harris, Lippert, Liberati, Tucker, Davis, anyone else from this era?
date: Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 23:09:41 (CST)
Richard D. Tekulve
judyrick53@aol.com
Estes Park, CO USA
http://
comments: Happy New Year Coach: Thought I'd drop you a line as we have moved to Colorado; working for Rocky Mountain National Park and if you are ever out this way, please look us up and we'll share some old Seattle memories.
Sincerely, Rick T. former naval person & snipe
date: Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 08:19:13 (CST)
Marvin St. Germain
mmmmstgermain@msn.com
corona, ca USA
http://
comments: on board the roanoke aor-7 from 78-80 2nd div. deck
what a learning experience..
date: Saturday, January 04, 2 WILLIAM A. DUNN
dunnw@odjfs.state.oh.us
ASHTABULA, OH USA
http://
comments: I SERVED ABOARD THE USS LEAHY, 63 -64, IN THE SUPPLY DEPT. I WAS JUST LOOKING AROUND TO SEE IF ANYONE OUT IN E-MAIL LAND WAS ON THE LEAHY DURING THAT TIME. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT LATER ON THE SHIP CHANGED FROM DLG16 TO CG16. I WOULD BE GLAD TO HEAR FROM ANYONE.
date: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 15:49:24 (CDT)
WILLIAM A. DUNN
ASHTABULA, OH USA
http://
date: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 15:33:55 (CDT)
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http://
comments: hi
date: Monday, May 28, 2001 at 11:33:08 (CDT)
MM1 Jack Leaming
jleaming@cts.com
San Diego, CA USA
http://
comments: I reported to the Roanoke in March 1976 so am a Plankowner. What a nice engineroom! I am still in San Diego CA
date: Sunday, May 27, 2001 at 18:16:48 (CDT)
BOB CLUNK
FERNDALE, WA USA 98248
http://
comments: HI- LCDR ANDERSON, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME, BUT I WILL NOT FORGET THAT YOU WERE THE BEST ENGINEERING OFFICER THAT THE ROANOKE EVER HAD WHILE I SERVED ABOARD HER UNDER YOU AND MASTER CHIEF ELECTRICIAN NICHOLSON, AS WE WENT THROUGH QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPPE, LOE, REF-TRA, PEB AND A HOST OF OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS...YOU WOULD ALWAYS STOP BY THE GENERATION CONTROL CONSOLE AND ASK- "I'M JUST A POOR OLD DUMB COUNTRY BOY FROM TEXAS, WHY DON'T YOU TELL ME HOW THIS THING WORKS?", I HAVE'NT FORGOT THOSE TIMES, HOPE YOU AND FAMILY ARE FINE. MY HOME # (360) 384-2626 MY MAILING ADDRESS IS 2351 PINE ST. FERNDALE WA. 98248
CURRENTLY I WORK AS A POWER SUBSTATION OPERATOR FOR ALCOA ALUMINUM CORP. AT THE FERNDALE SMELTER LOCATION SUBSTATION PHONE # (360) 384-7311.
date: Saturday, May 26, 2001 at 18:35:18 (CDT)
USS Inchon Reunion Roster
support@ussinchon.org
USA
http://www.ussinchon.org
comments: USS Inchon LPH-12 MCS-12 Reunion Roster is open to all shipmates both sailors and marines who served onboard. This is the largest gathering of USS Inchon ex-shipmate found on the web.
date: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 23:47:45 (CDT)
Bob Pitcher
pitcher_robert@hotmail.com
Rochester, NY USA
http://www.mindspring.com/~rochester/thenet/index.html
comments: OS, Shellback and Golden Shellback, on the USS Monticello (LSD-35) btwn 1969 and 1972. Protestant Lay Leader. Have clicked on about a million sites, not to find many Vietnam Era's. Hey, what about a reunion...or something? Nicolalofa, Tonga, Tapu; Sydney; Perth; Olongapo; Sasebo; Osaka; Manilla; HK; An Thoi; Hanoi; psyops; Hanoi Hanna; San Bernadino Straits; Guam; Diego Garcia; DaNang; San Clemente; Santa Catalina; Bermerton; Seattle; Cashbook Victor; Cheif Sharp; The Lord's Liberty Ranch in Alpine, Ca.; The Waltons in Poway; International Marketplace--Don Ho--; Black's Beach; Torrey Pines Golf Course; Hang-Gliding; Body (swimsuit)-Painting; Subic Bay; Grande Island; Coccoa-Nut Crabs; Swim-call at sea; King Neptune; The Yards and radio and Wave Guide; Lt. Christiansen & Lt. Cheski.; Capt. Spangenberg; refueling at sea colision; Lantau Island rescue;
Would liketo hook-up
Bob
date: Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 04:35:04 (CDT)
Philip Parker
pparke39@worldnet.att.net
MN USA
http://www.geocities.com/ussguamlph9/guamhomepage.html
comments: (This is also an update on my web page address)
Looking for people who served there time on the USS GUAM (LPH-9)
Send me an e-mail. Check out my Guam page for pictures and stories
left by others who were on the Guam..Marines & Navy!!!
I was on the Guam 80-83 Known as 'Beal'.MM3 Airsnipe
date: Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 20:58:32 (CDT)
Dave Cline
cooter1973@yahoo.com
Peebles, Oh USA
http://
comments: The museum in Roanoke VA. has contarcted a shipbuilder to build a 1/20th scale model of the USS Roanoke AOR-7. There will be a dedication ceremony in September of this year. Former crewmembers are trying to put together a mini reunion. If your interested or need more info contact me ASAP.
date: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 12:39:31 (CDT)
Steve Olander
slolander@hotmail.com
Portland, OR USA
http://
comments: I served on board the Roanoke AOR 7 from July 77 until Jan 80. I still have pictures of her.
date: Monday, April 30, 2001 at 01:38:59 (CDT)
Steve Olander
slolander@hotmail.com
Portland, or USA
http://
comments: I served on board the Roanoke AOR 7 from july 77 to jan 80
date: Monday, April 30, 2001 at 01:35:59 (CDT)
George Faughn
Faughng@cnrf.nola.navy.mil
New Orleans, LA USA
http://
comments: I served onboard USS Roanoke (AOR-7) from Jun 1976 to Oct 1977. I worked in the ship's office.
I remember you Andy, you were my very first Officer retirement package. I always wondered if you
had any problems with the retirement process.
date: Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 11:14:16 (CDT)
USS Inchon Shipmates
ussinchon@amexol.net
USA
http://home.amexol.net/~ussinchon
comments: USS Inchon Reunion website can be viewed at http://home.amexol.net/~ussinchon If you would like to be listed, check the roster and sign the list.
date: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 at 10:42:43 (CDT)
Perry Wilson
pwilsn@mac.com
Batesville, AR USA
http://
comments: Just heard about these pages from a buddy here at work. I served on the Seattle from 1972 - 1976 as an Electrician's Mate. I mainly worked in the "F.A.S.T" Division on the GE elevators and Denison and Vickers winches. I sure miss it. Now I am an Electrical Tech in a 1600 MW coal fired power plant. It's a lot like a ship but much bigger. It's nice to know that there is a place to find the past. I wish I could do it all over again. Gotta go. See you guys. Bye
pwilson
date: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 15:14:07 (CDT)
Chuck Riggs
cr@riggstonia.com
Camarillo, CA USA
http://riggstonia.com
comments: Served on the Roanoke from 89 to end of 93, Got off of here just before she left long beach for Everett. Worked on The CIWS, First when they both where up on the bow and when they put One on the 05 level aft. The good time Going around the horn and thru the canal with Capt Junek, The time in the PI when Mount Pinatubo Blew. To all that Sailed on her “FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS” (what ever the hell that means)
date: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 00:17:29 (CDT)
Oscar L. Compton
Vancouver, WA USA
http://
comments: I served on AO-108 Pawcatuck Jan.1949 to Oct. 1952. Would be interested in making contact with any old shipmates. Especially Clarence Duffy that lived in New Jersey. Do not remember the city, sorry.
date: Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 20:47:25 (CDT)
John L.Gross { Jack} cpl.USMC 1951 1954
igross@wpia.com
Somerset, Pa. USA
http://
comments: 1st.combat service group
second shore party batalion
plt.493 parrisland 1951
date: Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 21:45:04 (CDT)
james fontenot
jrfontenot@hone.com
chesteron, id USA
http://
date: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 23:40:28 (CDT)
steve matthews (gmg2)
moresteve@yahoo.com
antioch, ca USA
http://
comments: sorry to hear the roanoke is gone,she sure took a beating,ie;aground in hawaii,the chinese cargo ship outside of long beach harbour.served on her from '83 to'88.struck from 1st div. to gunners mate.many great times and great friends from those days.
date: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 at 14:14:40 (CDT)
Tom Therkildsen
ttherkildsen@msn.com
Warrenville, Il. USA
http://
comments: I was stationed on the USS GUAM (LPH-9)from 70-74. Had some good times and some bad, looking for old buddies for reunion, one name in particular is Wayne (LOUIE) Pontier if anyone knows of his whereabouts give me a e-mail.
date: Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 21:50:17 (CST)
Jim Roskoph
jeroskoph@home.com
Cherry Hill, NJ USA
http://
comments: I am also a retired LDO Engineering type. Retired in 1978. Good Page.
date: Friday, March 23, 2001 at 10:37:37 (CST)
jerry tune
jerrymelodytune@worldnet.att.net
grand prairie, tx USA
http://
comments: LOVE TO SEE THESE OLD VET PAGES, THEY BRING BACK LOTS OF
MEMORIES. I WAS A FIRST CLASS MACHINIST MATE AND SERVED
A TOTAL OF SIX YEARS 1963-1969.
USS PYRO AE-24
USS GEORGE EASTMAN YAG-39
USS JOHN W. THOMASON DD-760
BRAVO ZULU ANDY!!
date: Friday, February 23, 2001 at 14:03:57 (CST)
John Seymour EM2
gpa50@hotmail.com
Ms USA
http://
comments: Searved Aboard the USS Ajax AR6 51-55 I would like to hear from any shipmates.
date: Monday, February 19, 2001 at 17:14:28 (CST)
CHUCK GRIFFIN EM2
ccg01@earthlink.net
Chesapeake, Va USA
http://
comments: SERVED ABOARD THE USS MILWAUKEE AOR2 1976-1979
date: Friday, February 09, 2001 at 15:58:27 (CST)
Robert D Borgstedt (( Borgie))
Borgie@Aculink.Net
Pueblo, Co USA
http://
comments: This is one of those nice places one discoveres while searching for sights with "maybe","perhaps"or "by chance" you may find one with old ship mates Thx
date: Friday, February 09, 2001 at 11:23:50 (CST)
nona plumlee
nkp37@aol.com
grants pass, or USA
http://
comments: I was so happy to find this website. I spent many yrs. as a Navy wife. Reading these entries bring back many great memories for me. Thank you, Nona
date: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 at 11:50:36 (CST)
johnny b kesner
jbktrek@prodigy.net
hayward, ca USA
http://
comments: served aboard the uss roanoke from 80-83. was pc-3 from x-division. sorry to hear she is decommissioned. makes me start to feel old.
date: Friday, February 02, 2001 at 16:57:55 (CST)
Laurie Lowthorp Roussel
waltnlaurie@hotmail.com
Corpus Christi, TX USA
http://
comments: My father is a plankowner on the USS Peoria, USCG WWII. He got on when it wasn't even all put together yet. He rode it down the Miss. River to Houston and helped with the welding, etc. He rode horseback patrol on the eastern seaboard, went to North Africa (Oran)during the war. Then they turned it into a weather ship after the victory in Europe. He's now 77 years old and lives in Corpus Christi, TX. His name is Paul G Lowthorp. We're all very proud of him. He encouraged all 4 of my brothers to enlist, and they did, during the Vietnam conflict. One of my brothers joined the Coast Guard after he got out of the Army. He was on the USS Valient out of Galveston. I don't know if this is anything you are looking for, but reply if you wish.
Sincerely, Laurie Lowthorp Roussel
date: Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 21:00:01 (CST)
Robert Huber
rhuber@gte.net
Santa Maria, CA USA
http://
comments: Ahoy,

Great page Andy, I served on the U.S.S. Roanoke as a Boiler Tech (1983 - 1986). I still have
Some fond memories of her and the men I served with. I made 3rd class and lost it under
Capt. Holly (All my doing of course). If he is still out there I wanted to wish him
well and thank him for all his help back then as well as all my shipmates from back then.

date: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 12:33:27 (CST)
Robert Huber
rhuber@gte.net
Santa Maria, CA USA
http://
comments: Ahoy,

Great page Andy, I served on the U.S.S. Roanoke as a Boiler Tech. I still have
Some fond memories of her and the men I served with. I made 3rd class and lost it under
Capt. Holly (All my doing of course). If he is still out there I wanted to wish him
well and thank him for all his help back then as well as all my shipmates from back then.

date: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 12:32:23 (CST)
Roger M. Dieterich, Jr.
hamradioman@earthlink.net
Kirkland, WA USA
http://
comments: Ahoy,
I remember you and Captain Anderson too. I was pretty low profile during my 2 1/2 years on SEATTLE. I did take lots of pictures, mostly black and white, but I was the "ship's photographer" for a while. Never really did much with them and today, though life has turned upside down for me, I can still lay my hands on that shoe box full of pictures from a wonderful time in my life. Oh yes, I was the Chaplain's Yeoman for a while then worked for Chief Baise. Then I escaped to Adak departing SEATTLE. Now I more or less live there and remember with wonderful pride I served on USS SEATTLE AOE-3. Thanks for taking the time to develop such a nice web site.
Sincerely,
Roger
date: Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 18:56:32 (CST)
Patrick Loome
ajluvsya@hotmail.com
Bolingbrook, IL USA
http://
comments: Andy this is a wonderful page my father Terry Loome served with you on the USS Roanoke's first voyage,he talks about you and the boys all the time.IF there are any men who served on the first voyage with him contact me please
date: Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 04:09:30 (CST)
Daniel A. Brown, SM2
dbrown@peedeeworld.net
Wadesboro, NC USA
http://
comments: In Navy 1966-71. Served on USS CHICAGO (CG-11) 66-67,
USS MADERA COUNTY (LST-905) Vietnam, (67-68), USS HOLLAND (AS-32) 68-70 and USS COMPASS ISLAND (AGR-153) 70-71. Looking for shipmates.
date: Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 14:35:26 (CST)
Jeff Wilson
jwilson@fastband.com
Madisonville, LA USA
http://
comments: I served on the Roanoke from 76 to 79 and am also a plankowner. Was looking for a copy of the picture taken from a helo of refueling two ships at the same time.
date: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 at 23:49:38 (CST)
Gene
hopalong17@hotmail.com
VA USA
http://
comments: I was on Fort Snelling LSD 30 from 68-72. I was just interested in knowing if anyone had (or knew where I could find) the log book from that time. Thanks.
date: Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 10:00:47 (CST)
Angel
JNolen7265@aol.com
Sioux City, IA USA
http://
comments: Hi I am lookign for anyone who has served on the LST 1167 Westchester County
Please email me
date: Friday, December 29, 2000 at 13:07:20 (CST)
MA1 Ricky Neitzel
rickyneitzel@hotmail.com
Sigonella, IT USA
http://
comments: I SERVED ABOARD THE USS ROANOKE (AOR-7) FROM MAR94 UNTIL DECOMMISSIONING IN OCT95. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE SERVED ABOARD HER. I WAS ATTATCHED TO 2ND DIVISION "DECK APE". I WORKED FOR BM3 BELL, BM2 GRAIG (TAIG), AND BM2 DEDIOS. I WAS ALSO ABOARD FOR HER LAST WESTPAC, OR SHOULD I SAY JAPPAC. I WAS ALSO ONE OF THE LAST SAILORS TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE SHIP. I WOULD LOVE TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANY OF MY SHIPMATES WHO WOULD TAKE THE TIME TO WRITE ME.
date: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 12:23:02 (CST)
julie giroux
mflo43@aol.com
feeding hills, ma USA
http://
comments: i am looking for anyone who may have served on uss thomaston 1961-1964.my dad served on her and i am trying to get as much info and memories of that time that i can.i am doing a shadowbox in honor of his navy career.his name is Edward Giroux and at the time he was on ship he was a QMCA.any info would be awesome.you can email me at Mflo43@aol.com
date: Friday, December 08, 2000 at 20:00:14 (CST)
STEVEN E OLIVER
nevets1@ameritech.net
kalamazoo, mi USA
http://
comments: I WAS REALLY SUPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT ANYTHING ON USS SEATTLE AOE 3.I WAS LOOKING FOR BALL CAP WITH THE NAME ON IT,FOUND IT,ANYWAY,THEN I STARTED LOOKING FOR PATCHES,HAVEN'T FOUND THEM YET,WHEN I SURF TO YOUR SITE,MAN WHAT A SUPPRISE,I SERVED ON HER THE SAME TIME AS YOU,1973-1975 LEFT IN AUGUST OF 75 MY COMMANDER WAS BOSUMENT TODD,AND CHIEF CRAMMER,OF RAS DIVISION AND FIRST ,WHAT MAKES THIS SO UNUSUALLY I AM REALLY FROM ALA. AND YOU INFOR. SAID YOU WORKED AT BROWN FARR ,IF NOT MISTAKING THAT'S ACROSS THE RIVER FROM MALLARED CREEK
date: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 18:38:55 (CST)
HOWARD BENAVIDES A
SANANTONIOSANAT, TX USA
http://
comments: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES WHO SERVED ABORD THE USS MONTICELLO LSD 35.MAIL A LETTER WHEN YOU SERVED ON SHIP. THANK YOU/
date: Saturday, November 04, 2000 at 15:38:07 (CST)
LON HE'BERT,RM2(SW),USN RET
RM2RET@HOTMAIL.COM
CORPUS CHRISTI , TX USA
http://
comments: THIS IS GREAT I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A PICUTRE OF GOOD OLE USS
ROANOKE, EVEN THOUGHT I USED TO CUSE HER OUT I STILL HAVE FOND MEMORIES
OF USS ROANOKE FROM JUN 87 - JAN 92. ME AND HT2 TORO AND ALL THE OTHER GUYS
IT IS GREAT TO FINALLY GET A PICUTRE OF THE SHIP. IF ANY ONE COULD MAIL ME A COLOR
PICTURE SO I COULD PUT IN THE HOUSE. BUT I WILL PUT THE ONE ON THIS WEB CITE AS A SCREEN SAVER.
ONCE A ROANOKE SAILOR ALWAYS ONE. THE BEST CRUISE WAS SOUTH AMERICA 1990 RIO, ST. THOMAS AND CHILE.
IF ANY ROANOAKE SAILORS KNOW OF A REUNION LET ME KNOW AT EMAIL ABOVE. I AM WORKING AT AT MESSAGE CENTER AGAIN
NAVCOMTELSTA DET CORPUS CHRISTI TX. HOPE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE ONBOARD USS ROANOKE 87-91. ALSO DOC LONG HM2 IS RETIRED DOWN HERE
AND SEE HIM ONCE IN A WHILE. WELL GOTT GO. WESTPAC 88 WAS GREAT TOO IN PATAYA BEACH THAILAND.
date: Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 00:45:40 (CST)
KIMBERLY KOTCHICK
INDIE2B1@AOL.COM
LANCASTER, CA USA
http://
comments: Is this the ANDY ANDERSON THAT WAS OUT AT EDWARDS AFB 6515 OMS 1984?
date: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 21:14:25 (CST)
HT2 Jason Nipper
habanero@peoplepc.com
Port Orchard, WA USA
http://
comments: I helped decommission the Polar Express in '95 then served aboard USS LaSalle (AGF-3), which is still in commission after 35+ years.
date: Monday, October 30, 2000 at 21:15:15 (CST)
Tracy brown
chris_stackhouse@HotMail.com
surrey, BC canada
http://
comments: We need some ones help with a person that has addiction to cocaine,pot and alcohol and she need a home that she can stay in for a while
date: Saturday, October 28, 2000 at 14:16:35 (CDT)
DAVE WILSON "Willie"
WILSOND@AMTRAK.COM
LITITZ, PA 17543, PA USA
http://none
comments: I cooked for the officers on the "USS SEATTLE" from Aug. 1971 thru Dec. 1975
S2 Div. it was great to see the pictures and read all the bio's. I'm now a Sr Eng. Circuit Design Communication & Signal, for Amtrak. "But I still love to cook
date: Friday, October 27, 2000 at 10:36:44 (CDT)
DAVE WILSON "Willie"
WILSOND@AMTRAK.COM
LITITZ, PA 17543, PA USA
http://none
comments: I cooked for the officers on the "USS SEATTLE" from Aug. 1971 thru Dec. 1975
S2 Div. it was great to see the pictures and read all the bio's. I'm now a Sr Eng. Circuit Design Communication & Signal,for Amtrak. "But I still love to cook
date: Friday, October 27, 2000 at 10:36:09 (CDT)
DAVeWILSON "Willie"
WILSOND@AMTRAK.COM
LITITZ, PA 17543, PA USA
http://none
comments: I cooked for the officers on the "USS SEATTLE" from Aug. 1971 thru Dec. 1975
S2 Div. it was great to see the pictures and read all the bio's. I'm now a Sr Eng. Circuit Design Communication & Signal, "but I still love to cook
date: Friday, October 27, 2000 at 10:32:56 (CDT)
Ray Joseh Ballard, MMC(SW)RET
ray.j.ballard@xo.com
Beaverton, OR USA
http://
comments: Retired FEB99
Duty stations included: USS AJAX(AR6)
USS HORNE(CG30)
COMNAVBASE, 11TH NAVAL DISTRICT
USS MIDWAY(CV41)
USS LEAHY(CG16)
FTC, SAN DIEGO
and finally............ FLEET TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER, PAC
DETACHMENT, PEARL HARBOR
It is hard dealing with my civilian conversion, however...I
don't think I will ever be converted to the civilian sector.
date: Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 09:00:54 (CDT)
Ray Joseph Ballard, MMC(SW)RET
ray.j.ballard@xo.com
Beaverton, OR USA
http://
date: Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 08:56:30 (CDT)
Ray Joseph Ballard
ray.j.ballard@xo.com
Beaverton, OR USA
http://
date: Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 08:55:43 (CDT)
Batts,Thomas E. EMC USN Ret.
tomb@tqci.net
California, Md. USA
http://tqci.net
comments: I served on board the USS William R.Rush DD714(1948-1951)(Civilian)USS Thomaston LSD-28 (1959-1962)Wash,D.C.(1962-1964)NAF Naha,Okinawa (1964-1968)Vietnam USS Madera Cty.LST-905)(1968-1969} Great Lakes (EM-B School) Holy Loch,Scotland and to Patuxent River,Md. NAS retiring Dec.1973 as EMC Enjoying the good life on the Chesapeake Bay.Through the computer I am meeting a lot of my old shipmates. thanks a lot
date: Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 22:59:37 (CDT)
Batts,Thomas E. EMC USN Ret.
tomb@tqci.net
California, Md. USA
http://tqci.net
comments: I served on board the USS William R.Rush (1948-1951)(Civilian)USS Thomaston LSD-28 (1959-1962)Wash,D.C.(1962-1964)NAF Naha,Okinawa (1964-1968)Vietnam USS Madera Cty.LST-903)(1968-1969} Great Lakes (EM-B School) Holy Loch,Scotland and to Patuxent River,Md. NAS retiring Dec.1973 as EMC Enjoying the good life on the Chesapeake Bay.Through the computer I am meeting a lot of my old shipmates. thanks a lot
date: Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 22:39:34 (CDT)
C. Bobo
eric29621@hotmail.com
Anderson , SC USA
http://
comments: Looking for old crew members that served onboard the USS Mobile (LKA 115) from 86-90....email me if you are out there
date: Monday, October 09, 2000 at 12:05:26 (CDT)
Cullen Bobo
eric29621@hotmail.com
Anderson , sc USA
http://
comments: Looking for old crew members that served onboard the USS Mobile (LKA 115) from 86-90....email me if you are out there
date: Monday, October 09, 2000 at 12:04:40 (CDT)
merle weems
vietnam6xm@aol.com
sandiego, ca USA
http://
comments: looking for old shipmates from USS Peoria, USS Point Defiance, USS Cook, USS Cape Cod, USS Juneau, NavSubBase San Diego, and NACU San Diego. Retired Navy 1987.
date: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 15:16:09 (CDT)
Dave Cline
cooter1973@yahoo.com
Peebles, OH USA
http://
comments: Hello,
Thanks for a great page. I searved on the USS Roanoke AOR-7
from Feb. 1993- Feb. 1995. Met some of the best friends of my life over those two years.
I still keep in touch with a everyone I can. I was in 2nd. division.
If I served with you drop me a note. It would be great to here from you.

date: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 18:28:45 (CDT)
BUD NORRIS
CNORRIS1@PACBELL.NET
ORANGE, CA USA
http://
comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE USS CURTISS AV-4.
date: Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 23:48:21 (CDT)
wells
pwgardener@cs.com
papqua, ny USA
http://
comments: LOOKING TO CONTACT BT'S WHO SERVED IN SEATTLE AOE-3 FROM 1972 TO 1975. JIMMY PRIEST, TOMMY TOMSON, HERB HANNON, WHERE ARE YOU? CONTACT ME
date: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 18:13:36 (CDT)
William Daniel Lorenz MMC/SW (Danny)
iamdanl@yahoo.com
Norfolk , va USA
http://www.homestead.com/wdlorenz/dannysturf.html
comments: God is god all the time,
in his service allways
danny
date: Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 08:28:42 (CDT)
andrew patterson
donnpatterson@optusnet.com.au
coffs harbour, nsw australia
http://
date: Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 04:02:42 (CDT)
Frank Firmin
www.redbpapa@com
Morgan City, La.I USA
http://
comments: I served with an Andy in viet nam in 68to69. trying to find out if it was him. Real good page.
date: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 12:42:34 (CDT)
Frank Firmin
www.redbpapa@com
Morgan City, La.I USA
http://
comments: I served with an Andy in viet nam in 68to69. trying to find out if it was him. Real good page.
date: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 12:41:57 (CDT)
Tom Rivers
Oildalien@aol.com
Oildale, CA USA
http://
comments: I served aboard the USS Paricutin AE18 from 1950/1953
Nice page Andy....every ship had at least one Andy Anderson
Tom Rivers
date: Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 23:54:32 (CDT)
Jonathan Boon
sonicboon@home.com
Seattle, WA USA
comments: EW3 onboard the Roanoke, 1991-1994 shipped out during WestPac 94 in Fukoka Japan.
date: Friday, July 28, 2000 at 19:23:40 (CDT)
John Scannell OSC Ret.
john_scannell@yahoo.com
Sylmar, Ca. USA
http://
comments: I served on Fort Snelling 1961 thru 1963. At that time I was RD@. I enlisted in Navy April 54 and retired in 1991.
date: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 12:30:48 (CDT)
Tim Holland
Tholl58@AOL.COM
Fresno, CA USA
http://
comments: Hello all, Plank owner USS Roanoke.
Ran across this site as a fluke, but wow what memories that came rushing back!
I was the first Corpsman Striker, coming off the deck crew. Worked with Rick Westphal, Chuck Bittle, and Dr. Charles Freeman. (Westphal stayed in as a nurse and became a Commander).

I hope the years have been as good to you all, as they have to me. God Bless you all, "Roanoke departing..."
date: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 at 09:04:20 (CDT)
RAY LOCKETT
LOCKETTSR@AOL.COM
DESERT HOT SPRINGS , CA USA
http://
comments: JUST LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WH MIGHT HAVE BEEN ON THE USS PIERCE APA 50 INN THE SOUTH PACIFIC IN 1943 AND ON SOME OF THE SIX INVASIONS ALONG WITH ME AND THE REST OF THE CREW.
RAY LOCKETT


date: Monday, July 24, 2000 at 19:28:01 (CDT)
Bud Norris
cvnorris@worldnet.att.net
Orange, Ca USA
http://
comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE USS CUTISS AV-4.
date: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 at 19:21:14 (CDT)
walter a boykin
hoppy@coastalnet.com
lucama, nc USA
http://
comments: HI
I am interested in contacting or getting in contact with others that served on the USS MILWALKEE AOR2 between 1969-1993
date: Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 17:33:13 (CDT)
Andy Franchetti
andyf46@home.com
Marlton, NJ USA
http://
comments: Hi Andy: I very much enjoyed checking-out your site. I did not have time to see everything but, I will be back. Great Job! God Bless and Keep You Safe.
Vr,
Andy

date: Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 15:40:14 (CDT)
John McCarty / Chris Gee
joey_132@excite.com
Alliance, Oh USA
http://
comments: We served on the USS Raonoke from 93-95 in first division. Under Bm1 Padilla, "Chucky", and "Ensign Spanky". would be interested in getting in contact with former shipmates. PC3 John Ross, Brian Dessel, Kawika Kahihikolo ect. Please e-mail me for correspondence.
date: Sunday, May 28, 2000 at 18:05:50 (CDT)
Mark W. Harbolt
mwharbolt@aol.com
Vacaville, CA USA
http://
comments: I served aboard from '75 to '79. I worked in EM02with some of the people list in here.

Tony, I don't know about the tools. Getback to me on this.

Mark
date: Sunday, May 28, 2000 at 13:36:05 (CDT)
Mike Day
mad_dld@msn.com
Lake Charles, LA USA
http://
comments: Great site... Was stationed aboard the USS Wichita AOR 1 from 71-75. Been looking for old shipmates to see how everyone fulfilled their life's ambitions.. Remember the green weenie? This is the pennant we would fly each time we got extended. Would love hearing from all old Linemen.. God bless you all..
date: Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 21:39:49 (CDT)
Rick Yauch
ev9d901@yahoo.com
Tampa, Fl USA
http://
comments: Anyone that served on the USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG-60) please e-mail me and let me know when you were on the ship
date: Thursday, May 25, 2000 at 13:00:35 (CDT)
JERRY MCAWTERS
mcwaters@erols.com
richmond, Va. USA
http://
comments: Was aboard the USS YOSEMITE AD19 1968-1969. We have a Yosemite association and if you would like to join us then e-mail me. I am the secretary of the association. We are a large and strong group. We have a reunion each year and have a good time at the reunion. So please if you would like to join our association then now is the time.
date: Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 23:04:41 (CDT)
Tim Crain
tjcrain54@hotmail.com
Red Wing, MN USA
http://
comments: Hi! Was aboard Roanoke from 78-80, and the Kansas City from 77-78. Looking for old shipmates from both.
date: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 10:12:07 (CDT)
Tim Crain
tjcrain54
USA
http://
date: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 10:10:55 (CDT)
George R. Caldwell Jr.
IMPALACONST@AOL.COM
KNOXVILLE, TN USA
http://
comments: HELLO,
I WAS LOOKING AROUND ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB, AND I CAME ACROSS THIS SITE ABOUT MY OLD SHIP. I WAS A BM PO3 IN FIRST DIVISION, WHEN I GOT TRANSFERRED TO THE LST-1189. I REALLY ENJOYED STARTING OUT ABOARD THE ROANOKE, BECAUSE WE HAD ALOT OF GREAT PEOPLE TO TRAIN THE YOUNG SAILORS. IT WAS GREAT TO SEE THIS ON THE INTERNET, AND I ENJOYED TALKING TO YOU. GOOD-BYE


date: Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 20:59:15 (CDT)
forrest roberts
forrrob@webtv.net
odell, il USA
http://
date: Saturday, April 29, 2000 at 17:58:33 (CDT)
John J Cardillo Sr
jjc49m@yahoo.com
Shirley, Ma USA
http://Netscape
comments: Hi Andy:Great guest book I enjoyed it very much.I'm a
USS Seattle plnak owner,I was on the Seattle from 1969/71.
She is a fine ship.I had some bad times and some good times
when I was on her but now when I look back I cherish the
not so good times too.
I would like to know if you or if anyone knows if the Seattle
is going to be included in the AE Ships Reunion in ASHEVILL
N.C.on Sept27-Oct1,if so who do contact about going.
Thank you
Shipmate Cardillo

date: Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 22:20:52 (CDT)
Mary Harmon
MAHarmon1964@aol.com
Jackson, Tn USA
http://
comments: My father served on USS George Clymer and USS Rockbridge during the years 1948 through 1952. His name was Gerald Dean Johnson and died in 1982. Would like very much to contact anyone who may have served with him or info on these ships. He was from Milan, Tennessee.
date: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 20:59:08 (CDT)
Mary Harmon
MAHarmon1964@@aol.com
Jackson, Tn USA
http://
comments: My father served on USS George Clymer and USS Rockbridge during the years 1948 through 1952. His name was Gerald Dean Johnson and died in 1982. Would like very much to contact anyone who may have served with him or info on these ships. He was from Milan, Tennessee.
date: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 20:58:06 (CDT)
Judy Webster
auchoco@hiwaay.net
Hartselle, AL USA
http://auchocolatelovers.com
comments: Great to be on board!
date: Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 02:47:57 (CDT)
Don Davis
ddavis@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Corona, Ca USA
http://
comments: Looking for any shipmates that were on the Roanoke 81'to 84'
date: Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 10:09:51 (CDT)
Rick Williams
crwilli@hiwaay.net
Cullman, Al USA
http://
date: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 10:41:24 (CST)
test
USA
http://
date: Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 07:15:23 (CST)
joe
alex, ky USA
http://
comments: HEY ANDY!!! WHERES THE GRASS?????
date: Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 16:46:54 (CST)
Bob Kuykendall
bfkuyk@aol.com
St. Louis, Mo. USA
http://
comments: Was aboard USS THOMASTON LSD28 from 58-62 and looking for anyone who served aboard her at any time
date: Monday, March 13, 2000 at 10:52:56 (CST)
Ginger Sutton
gsutton@trans-medai.com
decatur, al USA
http://trans-media.com
comments: Hello! Andy! I hope you have a wonderful day!
date: Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 14:47:34 (CST)
Harry Martin
harry@vcnet.com
Thousand Oaks, CA USA
http://
comments: I am a plankowner of AOR-7. Left in 1979. Made Westpac with
you most likely. I was an FTM1 at the time.

Harry
date: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 12:02:25 (CST)
Glenn Hurt
gehurt@bellsouth.net
Decatur, AL USA
http://
date: Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 20:43:25 (CST)
Stuart K. Campbell
scamp@hiwaay.net
Decatur, AL USA
http://
comments: Proud To Call Decatur Baptist Church, My Home Church.
date: Saturday, March 04, 2000 at 11:55:18 (CST)
Jim Vaughn
jvaughn7@aol.com
Hartselle, Al USA
http://
comments: 2 Timothy 2:2
date: Friday, March 03, 2000 at 07:05:36 (CST)
Dan Burdick
dldb2@us-netdirect.com
Mundelein, Il USA
http://
comments: Howdy Andy,
I was a plankowner on board the USS Roanoke AOR-7
with you from 1976-80.Sorry to hear the Navy gave her
back (12-98)to the ship yards. Looking for old buddy,
Robert(Bobby) Cata. Or any other old skate buddy's.
Thanks Andy!
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 21:09:05 (CST)
HILDA QUEEN
hilda@hiwaay.net
Moulton, Al USA
http://
comments: ENJOY YOUR WEB SITE, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 19:32:50 (CST)
Bill Bishop
billbishop1@emailmsn.com
Cincinnati, Oh USA
http://
comments: Hi Andy,I served with you on the USS Roanoke from '76-'80. Also a plankowner. Anyone feel free to contact me. Especially B division! Where are you J.C.Keller?? Thanks Andy!
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 12:43:25 (CST)
Randy S. Copeland
rscpreacher@hotmail.com
Hartselle, Al. USA
http://www.lifewithchrist.com/randyc
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 10:59:54 (CST)
Sandra MacDonald
sandram@bbtel.com
West View, ky USA
http://
comments: Its a beautiful day that God has made hrer on Rough River Lake
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 09:29:47 (CST)
carl w.richards
crich95058@aol.com
quincy, il USA
http://
comments: would like to contact ww2 pc sailors
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 09:22:31 (CST)
Kristin Mansell
kcmansell@yahoo.com
Decatur, AL USA
http://
comments: Hi Andy! Thanks for all of your help with our computers!
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 08:50:53 (CST)
Tim Anderson
timothy.j.anderson@cpmx.saic.com
http://www.saic.com
comments: Should now show the URL on all new entries.
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 08:00:12 (CST)
George L. Edwards
gleconsulting@mindspring.com
Opelika, AL USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Thanks for all of expert expert help and patience in working with me on this new system called the "Internet".

George
date: Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 07:17:27 (CST)
Jim Newman
newmanj@hiwaay.net
Decatur, al USA
Visit my home page:
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 22:36:03 (CST)
Melissa Vibbert
mlvibbert@netzero.net
Louisville, Ky USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Love and Prayers to you and everyone! Melissa
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 21:51:36 (CST)
James and Barbara Glenn
USA
Visit my home page:
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 18:35:42 (CST)
Judy McAlpin
irene@mcalpin.com
Decatur, Al. USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Great site Andy, Keep up the good work.
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 16:25:25 (CST)
Lavern and Sandi Tate
iltate@mindspring.com
Florence, Al USA
Visit my home page:
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 16:11:39 (CST)
John Woodward
john@woodward-family.com
Decatur, AL USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Hey!
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 13:12:00 (CST)
Kevin Xiques
kevinx@bellsouth.net
Huntsville, AL USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Andy's a very good friend. A fantastic person to know.
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 13:09:38 (CST)
Will Weir
willweir@excite.com
Athens, AL USA
Visit my home page:
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 12:19:27 (CST)
Will
USA
Visit my home page:
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 12:18:53 (CST)
Ann Nicley
anicley@mcalpin.com
Decatur, AL USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Hi Andy!
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 12:18:07 (CST)
Phil & Bonnie Anderson
USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Hope to see you at the Anderson reunion in October!
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 12:12:10 (CST)
Philip C. Terry
pterry@ingr.com
Trinity, Al USA
Visit my home page:
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 11:29:12 (CST)
Bobby Johns Wiley
BobbyJohns@LifeWithChrist.com
Hartselle, AL USA
Visit my home page:
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 10:49:40 (CST)
C.E. Andy Anderson
ceanders@hiwaay.net
Decatur, AL USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Testing. Please visit my church site http://decaturbaptist.org

Many thanks to my son Tim for fixing the guestbook and for maintaining the church web site.
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 10:34:03 (CST)
Andy Anderson
ceanders@hiwaay.net
Decatur, AL USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Testing
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 10:15:55 (CST)
Tim Anderson
tja@hiwaay.net
Decatur, AL USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Hi, Dad!
date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 at 10:08:17 (CST)
Lee Way, crew #6 VH-3
LEEWAY104@aol.com
Arlington, TX, TX USA76010
Visit my home page:
comments: I was based aboard the USS Bering Strait AVP-34 from 29 March 1945 until 18 July 1945. We were based in the Kerama Retto roadstead/seaplane base. Flying PBM-3Rs then PBM-5s in rescue operations northward to Japan and westward to Formosa. [now Taiwan] Looking forward in corresponding more information.
date: Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 22:19:41 (CST)
Levesque MM3
Levesrn@aol.com
Pittsfield, ma USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Surfing--- Try the Homepage of the William H Standley DLG/CLG 32.
Great Site
date: Monday, January 17, 2000 at 19:51:23 (CST)
Gordon P. Self
gpjself@scottsburg.com
Lexington, In. USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Was onboard U.S.S. Seattle from dec.1973-jun.1977. Iwas assigned to A-Div. in the AC&R shop. You sir assigned me there, I know i was alot of trouble at the time ,but I have to say you were an excellent "chief engineer". I enjoyed serving under you. Your website is very interesting and i will check back often to see if any of my mates have found it.Good luck, MM2 GP Self
date: Friday, January 14, 2000 at 17:46:05 (CST)
William A.Tutlle Jr.
PSCamaro79@aol.com
Whitesboro, NY USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Just an update on my Email Address and a Happy New Year To All
date: Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 22:52:02 (CST)
Joe N Duhon
jduhon_71@yahoo.com
Gilmer, Tx USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Ahoy Coach! Iwas a MM3 in the aft engine room when you came on board.I signed your guest book before,but the address wasn't right. Iam a maintance machinist for a forge shop that makes forgings for the lifting industry. The name is Crosby Lebus. I would like to here from you sometime. Any one that was on board Seattle; I would like to here from. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
date: Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 00:56:00 (CST)
russell gibson
motor@lcc.net
lufkin, tx USA
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comments: andy iam curious if you were a 1st class icmen aboard the norton sound 1972
date: Thursday, November 18, 1999 at 19:05:02 (CST)
bill stare em3
BILLSTARE@prodigy.net
san francisco, ca USA
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comments: served as a em3 on the samuel b roberts ffg58 from 89 to 92 looking for shipmates.
date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 20:19:49 (CST)
Buck Barnes
pambuck@goldrush.com
Jackson, Ca. USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Looking for ship mates from the USS Point Defiance L.S.D.31
(61 thru 65 ) or any time .
date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 18:07:52 (CST)
Philip Parker
pparke39@worldnet.att.net
MN USA
Visit my home page:
comments: Looking for people who served there time on the USS GUAM (LPH-9)
Send me an e-mail. Check out my Guam page for pictures and stories
left by others who were on the Guam..Marines & Navy!!!
I was on the Guam 80-83 Known as 'Beal'.MM3 Airsnipe
date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 02:13:02 (CST)
Walter Mikieta MM3
PMikieta@aol.com
West Chicago, Il USA
comments: Served on the Seattle from 1973-1975 M-Division
date: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 19:57:00 (CST)
Bill Stare RM3
bstare@prodigy.net
hopedale, ma USA
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comments: shipmates where are you. served on the uss hartley de1029 from 60 to 62 homeported newport. part of cortron 14 with the lester van voorhis and taussig
date: Sunday, November 07, 1999 at 01:37:38 (CST)
Stanley "Skip" Baltar
n7qvp@reno.quik.com
Sparks, Nv USA
Visit my home page:
comments: I am looking for Shipmates and friends from USS Savannah from 1993 to 1995. I really enjoyed the Navy while I was onboard USS Savannah. Drop me a line if you know of anyone or are one.
date: Monday, November 01, 1999 at 21:55:54 (CST)
Carl Moslener
moslener@oz.net
Port Orchard, WA USA
Visit my home page:
comments: I was the last E-Division Officer on the ROANOKE. I served from 1993-1995. I am now an Shop 38 Apprentice at PSNS. There are two other former Roanoke sailors in the program.
date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 23:53:26 (CDT)
Mark Anderson
abulletmaker2@yahoo.com
San Jose, CA USA
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comments: Hello, I was a MM3 on Ronoake AOR 7 from 77-80 frist west pac and a buch more fun. Im looking for old mates found a few. Thank you CMDR Anderosn for the web page, to bad ther arent more ways to look up old frends.
date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 15:03:05 (CDT)
Wayne E. Cook
wecook@ozarks.net
Sedalia, Mo. USA
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comments: I'am still looking for shipmates that were aboard the USS> Scroggins D E 799 during WW 2 1943--1944 surely there are some wives or kids who know some of them.
date: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 09:00:30 (CDT)
MM2 Bruce McDermid
brucemac1@earthlink.net
Richmond, MO USA
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comments: Plankowner USS ROANOKE AOR-7. Onboard from 1976 to 1979. First Wetpac.
Worked in the engineroom. Lots of good memories, Lots of good friends.
Glory be to GOD in heaven.
date: Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 01:48:13 (CDT)
Chester
gentle_ches@email.com
USA
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comments: I have just put up a site for the LSD 5 Please feel welcome to visit it. http://www.angelfire.com/ca3/farmboy2
date: Saturday, October 09, 1999 at 10:32:49 (CDT)
Chester
gentle_ches@email.com
USA
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comments: I have just put up a site for the LSD 5 Please feel welcome to visit it.
date: Saturday, October 09, 1999 at 10:27:53 (CDT)
Vincent M. Dodds
vd88j@ptd.net
St. Clair, Pa USA
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comments: I served aboard the U.S.S. Newman K. Perry DD883 from 63 to 66 spent my time in the aft fireroom. Great ship had a good time and made lots of good friends. Visit my web page if you get a chance nice salute to the old girl. Send photos I'll post them on my page
date: Sunday, October 03, 1999 at 19:36:03 (CDT)
Len Monshine
monbrook@freewwweb.com
Sunrise, Fl USA
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comments: I served on Helena from Jan. 1946 to June 1949. I was in the
3rd Div.I was right gun pointer in the 8 inch Turret 3. We
had a great gun crew and the great Queen of the Seas won the
the Navy "E" for Excellence award in 1947. She was a fine
ship and I loved every day on board. I'd love to hear from
former shipmates so we could bullshit and lie about old times
How about the House of a Thousand Whores in Tsingtao, China?
Come on guys,let's hear from you. We were all proud to have
served on the greatest cruiser in the Navy.
Len Monshine S1/c
date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 13:40:22 (CDT)
ron newman
rwnewman@wcoil.com
lima, oh USA
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comments: searching for former shipmates that served aboard the uss fresno lst-1182 from 1977 to 1981. anyone out there ??
date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 11:34:33 (CDT)
KURT D. SWANSON
KURT.D.SWANSON@US.UL.COM
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL USA
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comments: MY FATHER HERBERT A. SWANSON A.K.A. SWEDE IS A PLANK HOLDER OF THE USS ROCKBRIDGE APA 228 AND WOULD LOVE TO READ ANY E-MAIL FROM ANYONE HE SERVED WITH.HE IS VERY PROUD OF HIS DAYS IN THE NAVY AND ALL HE SERVED WITH.ALSO I CAN BE REACHED AT 847 272 8800 EXT. 43657
date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 11:18:05 (CDT)
JOLENE BRIGGS
UK
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comments: THIS BOOK IS A GREAT IDEA!!!
date: Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 14:49:01 (CDT)
jean a clark
melodyjean@wedtv.net
millington, tn USA
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comments: brought back memories-thanks
date: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 00:19:21 (CDT)
Tony Charnock
tony1@accessearth.net
Dearborn Heights , MI USA
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comments: I served in m division 75-79. I wirebrushed a lot of deck plates while on watch under chief Thomas's watchfull eye. Thanks for the visit Sam Henry. And Mark Harbolt, "Do you still have my tools?"
date: Saturday, September 18, 1999 at 18:25:33 (CDT)
Sam Henry MM3 (AOE 3)
henry@usdrillhead.com
Independence, KY USA
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date: Monday, September 13, 1999 at 14:57:10 (CDT)
Sam Henry MM3 (AOE #)
henry@usdrillhead.com
Independence, KY USA
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date: Monday, September 13, 1999 at 14:55:17 (CDT)
Sam Henry
henry@usdrillhead.com
Independence, Ky USA
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comments: Spent four Great years onboard the USS Seattle (Aoe3) under LCDR Andy. Man those were some good times. Even though I didn't think so at the time. But I wouldn't give anything for those years now. Worked at main control most of my time onboard but was also throttleman in aft engineroom also. I guess that was always my station mainly, because of my long arms. God, what I would give to STOP and LOCK the SHAFT today. That was so much fun, makin those BT's scramble. But I don't think I ever pulled a Boiler off line. In fact, Andy you are in a picture in one of my Cruise books running me through drills at Main Control. Was on Seattle from Sept. '74' thru Jun. '78' and served under MM1 Roger Dumont
and Chief Thomas, anyone who served during that period of time, I would welcome your E-mail. It would be Great to hear from a lot of old shipmates. I'll always cherish those years under the Reduction Gears. Man what a HOOT. Smooth Sailing Everyone!!! And Andy, Great Site!!!
date: Monday, September 13, 1999 at 11:47:53 (CDT)
Chuck Westbrook
Bichon1@aol.com
Evansville, IN USA
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comments: Hi Andy, It has been a long time since I last visited your outstanding web site. It is still as interesting now as it was when I first visited it. A lot has happened since we last exchanged E-mail. After years of research I finally located my old ship the USS Tortuga LSD-26.
As you recall, when I first started out I did not have any information on her and now I have located enough that I have built a web site and recently opened
it. You and all your guest are cordially invited to drop in and look around. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Smooth sailing to you,
Chuck Westbrook
Chuck's Home Port http://members.tripod.com/turn2/

date: Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 10:00:44 (CDT)
Joe N. Duhon
GrayDuhon
Gilmer, TX USA
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comments: I was on board Seattle July 71-July 75 M Divison. Worked in # 2 Engine room. Would like to here from anyone who was in M Divison when I was there. Also anyone who was or is still in M Divison.
date: Sunday, September 05, 1999 at 15:30:22 (CDT)
DON NEWTON RM3
FIG42@WEBTV.NET
CHOCTAW, OK USA
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comments: I SERVED ONBOARD THE USS SEATTLE AUG 73 THRU MAR 76.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM OPERATIONS DIVISION, RADIOMAN, SIGNALMAN, ETC...THOSE WERE THE BEST OF TIMES AND THE WORST OF TIMES.



date: Friday, September 03, 1999 at 21:00:45 (CDT)
Stephen Campbell
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Phoenix, AZ USA
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comments: Looking for anyone who was on the Polar Express with me.
1/86 - 4/91. Just trying to get in touch with some of the people who I had the greatest times of my life with. People like... MM1 Joe Charles, MM1 Amos Snow, MM3 Danny Victory, MM2 Rich Hurst, MM2 Ron Kraushaar, (I still don't know how to spell it!!), MMFN Tom Morris "Moe", etc...
e-mail me and let me know what's goin on with you.
date: Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 22:51:55 (CDT)
Stephen Campbell
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Phoenix, AZ USA
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comments: I was on the Roanoke from Jan 86 - Apr 91.
I got out as MM3. I was in "A-Gang"
I was also born in Kentucky.
date: Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 16:31:28 (CDT)
Ken Carpenter
kencarpenter5@hotmail.com
Milwaukee, WI USA
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comments: USS St. Louis (LKA-116)
I served on board from July 1971 to May 1973. Homeported
in Long Beach, CA. WESTPAC tour was in 1972. Anyone from
that era still around? I saw another site with messages
posted from guys stationed on the St. Louis during the 1980's.
Sorry to hear it finally was decommissioned, it was like
new when I reported. Some plank-owners were still there.
Over and out.

date: Friday, August 27, 1999 at 23:13:00 (CDT)
Wayne E. Cook
wecook@ozarks.net
sedalia, mo USA
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comments: I would like to contact anyone who was on board the USS Scroggins DE799 in WW2 Especially on the shake down cruise to Bermuda. Wayne Cook BKR2nd.
date: Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 15:37:39 (CDT)
Tim Prowten
prowten@cwnet.com
San Jose, CA USA
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comments: Andy,
Hello shipmate. I served aboard the USS LaSalle from 1966 to 1969 also.
I came on board out of ET(Radar) school as a seaman duce and left as a POII.
Were you on board for the collision off the Virginia capes? That was fun.
Thanks for the memories. Tim Prowten
date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 12:59:29 (CDT)
David K Beach
inskin@yahoo.com
Cortez, CO USA
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comments: I served on the Roanoke from 77 to 80 I was in the fire room. made the ships first west pac had hella fun .my first chef was pappy . looking for bt3 George Dunham, mm CarKite,Curtis Yaska from alaska Hope to hear from anyone that was on the Roanokes first west pac .
date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 11:31:24 (CDT)
Ray Knott
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Sun Lakes, AZ USA
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comments: USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) Served from commissioning in 1964 until December 1965
date: Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 01:21:49 (CDT)
richard j. keane
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miami, fl USA
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comments: served aborrd cvs32 53 to 55 and lsd 32 55to 57
date: Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 14:43:58 (CDT)
Dennis J. Ostromecky
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St. Petersburg, FL. USA
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comments: I served aboard the U.S.S. Davis from early 75 while in the yards in Charleston and got out just before the cruise around south america in 1976. I was the MR on board sharing the same space as the HT'S in R Div. Everyone used to call me Oscar. maybe cause of my last name! it was easier.I would love to here from anybody during this time period. I got along with the whole crew,and would bring back alot of happy memories!
date: Saturday, July 24, 1999 at 17:27:27 (CDT)
sonny dyer
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madison, wi USA
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comments: boot camp great lakes co793 sept1951 nav ord fac yokuska japan 1952 to 1954 served aboard uss paricutin ae18 1954 any old ship mates out there i would be glad to hear from you great site andy
date: Friday, July 23, 1999 at 19:36:58 (CDT)
randy kinne
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liberty, ny USA
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comments: w.c. lawe dd763 served aboard her 5/63--8/65 looking for shipmates
date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 at 11:30:25 (CDT)
Patrick Lyder
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Cheboygan, MI USA
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comments: I served on the USS Fort Snelling, LSD-30 from '76-80.
I was a Machinist Mate. Sorry to hear about her fate.
date: Thursday, July 22, 1999 at 09:19:56 (CDT)
jesse brower
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milan, il USA
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comments: enjoyed your web page.thank you and god bless
looking for members who served aboard the USS ST.LOUIS LKA 116 in sasbo,japan i was there dec87-nov89 BM3 BROWER any old shipmates out there e-mail me well talk about old times and new.also looking for ACU-1 shipmates from coranado ca served from dec 89 to 93 from 93-95 at the phib base in coranado if you remeber me e-mail me please
date: Monday, July 19, 1999 at 03:36:05 (CDT)
Frank Sauseda
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McAllen, Tx USA
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comments: I served onboard USS Seattle AOE-3 from June 71 to Sep 74. I was a yeoman, worked in the Ship's Office, Maintenance Office, Supply Office. My best friends were Yn3 Jim Kuhns and Yn3 Paul Carr.
date: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 23:47:55 (CDT)
mitzi oaks
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DANVILLE, AL USA
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comments: HELLO BRO. ANDY THANKS FOR ALL THE PICTURES YOU MAKE, YOU ARE A GREAT MAN AND KEEP THOSE SHOTS GOING !
date: Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 23:57:04 (CDT)
Andrerw Medvegy
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Fairfield, CT. USA
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comments: Andy,
Do I know you ? were you on the Albany
Rich


date: Monday, July 05, 1999 at 07:50:45 (CDT)
Richard Puckett
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Fayetteville, N.C. USA
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comments: Found your site looking for info on USS Pawcatuck AO-108..Best tanker in the fleet. I served on her from 1966 to 1968 as a radarman.I really enjoyed your site and keep the faith..Look forward to hearing from any "Tanker" sailors
date: Sunday, June 27, 1999 at 20:16:50 (CDT)
Tom Taylor
doughty@gte.net
Pukalani, Hi USA
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comments: I was with you on USS Fort Snelling () I was also a plank owner
when the ship was put in commission in Pasagola Mississippi.
I was an EM-3. My boss was the same boss you had- Mr. Brown.
I also remember JOHN B. GLUKOWSKY,(and,"Andy, he was callin'
you the skinny guy? I wonder if he's still the little chubby
guy that you and I remember??:0)") Have you ever been in contact
with our old buddy John Suteu? I got out of the Navy in 1958 and
ran into A.C. Guinn, chief electrician, around 1965. Well, Im visiting
my daughter in Maui, Hawaii. Aloha
Tom Taylor
date: Sunday, June 20, 1999 at 03:10:33 (CDT)
CAMMIE THOMAS
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long beach, ca USA
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comments: my name is cammie thomas, i.served onboard the uss blue dd744from march 14,1964 to march 1966.just in time to go to hong kong and back to home port ,the paoga sqdron home ported out of yoko,japan, made a trip to africa,in good company dd730,ao145,cvs31.and others ships, before going to new home port of long beach, australia,pago,pago before settlin in long beach 1964, now i know we went back to west pactin 1965, and i departed march 1966. i did not know of the turn around to re change home ports.its, ok .i enjoymed my time spent on board.like to hear from the gunner;s mates if any one still around.i retired as gmg1 in 1977,reside in LB,CA,an look forward to answerin your e-mail.
date: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 16:27:01 (CDT)
Brad Andy Anderson
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stevens point, wi USA
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comments: looking for uss coral sea cva 43 would like to know what happen to her , was on her 1969-1973 was a signalman
date: Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 22:01:47 (CDT)
Brad Andy Anderson
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stevens point, wi USA
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comments: looking for uss coral sea cva 43 would like to know what happen to her , was on her 1969-1973 was a signalman
date: Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 22:01:46 (CDT)
Rob Wright
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Fulton, MO USA
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comments: Interesting web page, Glory to God and the U S Navy.Keep up the good work.
date: Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 18:34:27 (CDT)
Joe Goldwine
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Encino, CA USA
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comments: Looking for shipmates and any information on the LSMR 412
I served aboard her 2 years from 1952 to 1953 in Korea.

date: Sunday, June 13, 1999 at 15:20:50 (CDT)
Jens
3xjkn@gmx.de
Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt Germany
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comments: Wichtig: Das nächste Harz - Orientierungsrennen findet am
17. Oktober 1999 statt. Weitere Höhepunkte sind unter anderem die
diesjährige Brockentour mit Start in Halle Saale am 01. August 1999.
Anmeldeformulare etc. werden rechtzeitig bereitgestellt! http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/Biker32/index.html
oder http://home.t-online.de/home/kneese/


date: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 at 14:55:18 (CDT)
JOHN B. GLUKOWSKY
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LEESBURG, FL. USA
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comments: ARE YOU THE SAME SKINNY KID THAT CAME TO US OUT OF IC SCHOOL AND MADE IST CLASS BEFORE I MADE 2ND CLASS EM? OF COURSE I HAD TO DO IT ON ANOTHER SHIP AFTER I GOT THE RIGHT PRIORITIES SET UP. WOULD SURE LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. LET YOU KNOW HOW THINGS HAVE GONE SINCE I GOT OUT.
date: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 20:04:42 (CDT)
George Cox
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Yucca Valley, CA USA
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comments: U.S.S. BON HOMME RICHARD CV/CVA-31 Homepage/website. Lots of info, history, photos, ships log/guestbook, shipmate search page, reunion info.
http://www.geocities.com/~bhr31/
Thanks for providing such a needed site....
date: Thursday, June 03, 1999 at 21:25:21 (CDT)
Len Monshine
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Sunrise, Fl USA
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comments: Served on Helena CA75, a great cruiser. Was a GM striker.
I served on her from 1946 to 1949. I was a gun pointer in
turret 3 and we won the Navy "E" in 1947. We were awful
proud of that. This is a fine page.Keep up the good work!
date: Monday, May 31, 1999 at 20:51:20 (CDT)
Len Monshine
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Sunrise, Fl USA
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comments: Served on Helena CA75, a great cruiser. Was a GM striker.
I served on her from 1946 to 1949. I was a gun pointer in
turret 3 and we won the Navy "E" in 1947. We were awful
proud of that. This is a fine page.Keep up the good work!
date: Monday, May 31, 1999 at 20:49:16 (CDT)
Len Monshine
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Sunrise, Fl USA
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comments: Served on Helena CA75, a great cruiser. Was a GM striker.
I served on her from 1946 to 1949. I was a gun pointer in
turret 3 and we won the Navy "E" in 1947. We were awful
proud of that. This is a fine page.Keep up the good work!
date: Monday, May 31, 1999 at 20:48:10 (CDT)
Len Monshine
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Sunrise, Fl USA
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comments: Served on Helena CA75, a great cruiser. Was a GM striker.
I served on her from 1946 to 1949. I was a gun pointer in
turret 3 and we won the Navy "E" in 1947. We were awful
proud of that. This is a fine page.Keep up the good work!
date: Monday, May 31, 1999 at 20:47:37 (CDT)
Michelle (Dodson) Tanaka
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Mililani, HI USA
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comments: I served in the US Navy from 1983-1989. I was a yeoman. I'm a plankowner of the USS SHENANDOAH (AD-44)served onboard from '83 - '87. I served at COMMANDER HELICOPTIER SEA CONTROL WING ONE, NAS Norfolk for 1 year after that and was medically retired in Nov. '88. Thank you for this website... if anyone recognizes me, please email me. Jesus loves you!!!!
date: Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 18:58:02 (CDT)
Mike Hazlett
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LONG BEACH, CA USA
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comments: HELLO THERE....THANKYOU ANDY FOR CREATING THIS WEB PAGE TO ENABLE ME TO FIND SOME OLD SHIPMATES, GOD BLESS. i SERVED ON THE USS ROANOKE AOR-7 FROM JANUARY 1990 TO JANUARY 1993.
I WAS A MACHINIST MATE, MM3, IN M-DIVISION, NICKNAMED "SPAZ"
THE ROANOKE WAS QUITE THE SHIP WASN'T IT, 'AROUND THE HORN AND THROUGH THE CANAL 90'" AND IRAQ PAC OF 92'.IF ANYONE SEE'S MY NAME AND RECOGNIZES IT, MAIL ME AND I HAVE SOME ADDRESS'S OF SOME OTHER SHIPMATES FROM THAT TIME, TAKE CARE
date: Saturday, May 29, 1999 at 01:37:38 (CDT)
Mike Wade
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Suffolk, Va USA
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comments: looking for anyone that was on the USS Inchon LPH12 around 1984-85. Drop a piece of e-mail.
date: Friday, May 28, 1999 at 00:36:51 (CDT)
Emory E. Dailey
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Three Rivers, MMMMMMi USA
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comments: Former marine with the 4th marines in World War #2.
date: Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 15:34:54 (CDT)
Joseph N. Mathis
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Las Vegas, NV USA
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comments: Hi Andy: A very impressive site. Congratulations. I am a WW2
Navy vet. Served as Quartermaster on two subchasers, PC-1132
and SC-703. Would like to hear from any Pacific subchaser sailors of either type.
date: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at 05:13:43 (CDT)
WILLIAM R. SPRINGER JR.
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WARREN , OH USA
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comments: I AM CURRENTLY ENLISTED IN THE NAVY AND ON BOARD THE SEATTLE. I AM AN MM3 AND WORK IN MMR#1. I ENJOY WORKING ON BOARD THIS NAVAL SHIP. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR ME. IM AM LEAVING THE NAVY ON AUG. 27TH OF THIS YEAR. BUT THE TIMES I HAVE HAD ON BOARD THIS SHIP HAVE BEEN GREAT ONES. I REALLY APPRICIATE YOUR DEVOTION TO THE NAVY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN THE YEARS TO COME. SINCERLY MM3 SPRINGER
date: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 20:42:56 (CDT)
WILLIAM R. SPRINGER JR.
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WARREN , OH USA
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comments: I AM CURRENTLY ENLISTED IN THE NAVY AND O9N BOARD THE SEATTLE. I AM AN MM3 AND WORK IN MMR#1. I ENJOY WORKING ON BOARD THIS NAVAL SHIP. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR ME. IM AM LEAVING THE NAVY ON AUG. 27TH OF THIS YEAR. BUT THE TIMES I HAVE HAD ON BOARD THIS SHIP HAVE BEEN GREAT ONES. I REALLY APPRICIATE YOUR DEVOTION TO THE NAVY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN THE YEARS TO COME. SINCERLY MM3 SPRINGER
date: Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 20:42:00 (CDT)
Keith T. Bender
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New London, CT USA
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comments: I served aboard u.s.s. inchon lph-12 1979-83 I was an ABF3rd. I am now a machinist working on aircraft parts. My other job is scratchbuilding scale ship models on commission.
date: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 20:50:42 (CDT)
Keith T. Bender
USA
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date: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 20:46:31 (CDT)
Edgar E. Hunley BMC USN Ret.
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El Cajon, CA USA
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comments:
I am a plank-owner of the USS Fort Snellings LSD 30. I went to the Fort about three months before she was commissioned. I served in her to mid 1960. I was a BM1 while aboard the Fort. I left her and went to shore duty at the Norfolk Naval Ship Yard Portsmouth VA. where I made Chief. From there to the USS Maddox DD 731 for five years, three trips to Vietnam. Then to the USS Henderson DD 785 for one more trip to Vietnam. After we returned to the US I retired from the Navy with 27 years service. I thought the
Fort Snellings was a good ship. Would like to hear from any old shipmate.
date: Monday, May 10, 1999 at 23:00:02 (CDT)
Phil Parker
pparke39@worldnet.att.net
MN USA
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comments: Was onboard the USS GUAM(LPH-9) from 1980-1983 Machinist Mate
3rd class...Air Snipe (A -Gang) My nickname was "Beal"..Looking for anyone who might of been on
board at that time...
date: Friday, May 07, 1999 at 12:37:02 (CDT)
Dan F. Carey
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Silver City, NM USA
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comments: I was onboard the Lyman K Swenson DD 729.From oct 1961 until Oct 1963. Looking for old shipmates
date: Friday, April 30, 1999 at 20:59:24 (CDT)
Sue Solomon
sue@mcalpin.com
Decatur, Al USA
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date: Thursday, April 22, 1999 at 07:33:52 (CDT)
William A. Tutlle Jr.
Pschevy79@aol.com
Whitesboro, NY USA
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comments: I Served On The USS ROANOKE AOR7 From Feb 89 Till Oct 92.
Had Many Great Times And Met Many Great People, MM1 Greg Smith,MM2 Louis Martinez,MM3 Mark Perry,MM3 Raymond Love,MM3 Mike Hazlett,MR3 Pat Shanks,MM2 Johny Dukes,MM2 Lusion Banks.Just to name a few. Went around the HORN and went on Westpak 90.I was suprized to hear about the ship being decomisioned along with the Long Beach Navel Base.Have great memories of both.I currently Live in Upstate Ny and Work in The Maintanence Dept. At a WAL*MART distribution center.My interest are Drag and Nascar Racing.I am involeved in Drag raceing mainly,raceing my 79 Z28 and my son racing his jr.Dragster in sept this year.
I often look back at the fun i had in the service and sometimes think about being back there.Feel free to drop me a line would enjoy chating with anyone fron the old Mighty "POLOR EXPRESS"......
date: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 11:25:05 (CDT)
William a. Tuttle Jr.
Pschevy79@aol.com
Whitesboro, NY USA
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comments: I served on the USS ROANOKE AOR7 for 89 till 92 as a MM3 Had great times on the ship with all the friends that i met.
With the trip around the HORN

date: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 11:03:12 (CDT)
Bobby Lingle
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chattanooga, Tennessee USA
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comments: Ran across your site looking for info on DD-763. Glad to know you are serving the Lord and in the battle for the right. Also noticed you had worked at Sequauh (that TVA plant in S-D); wonder if you might know a fellow by the name of David Wright. I attend church with him. My son-in-law is Ken Penney, who also worked there. May God bless and watch over you.
Bob
date: Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 15:47:10 (CDT)
Roy Weiskircher
rjw@nb.net
North Huntingdon, PA USA
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comments: I have to introduce our Worship & Sacrement Committee to the mission of the Gideons tonight & was surfing to find info that might be useful in the discussion. If you have anything already prepared , pls send it. Thanks
date: Monday, April 12, 1999 at 10:51:40 (CDT)
Jim Krieger
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Poughkeepsie, NY USA
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comments: Looking for shipmate of USS New Mexico BB40.He served in 1944 to46 his name is Thomas Houlihan.Anyone with info contact Murccobra@aol.com .He was afriend of my fathers. Thanks
date: Saturday, April 10, 1999 at 14:54:51 (CDT)
James Krieger
Murccobra@aol.com
Poughkeepsie, NY USA
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comments: Looking for anyone who served on the USS SAN Diego CL53. My father Fred Krieger served on this ship. Looking for ship mates crew list info.Contact Murccobra@aol.com Thanks
date: Saturday, April 10, 1999 at 14:45:00 (CDT)
Troy R Bower
troybower@home.com
Santa Ana, CA USA
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comments: I am FC2 Bower I served on the USS ROANOKE AOR-7 (POLAR EXPRESS) From June 1988 to August 1990. I worked on the CIWS with Stan Smith (FC2 Smith). He has a post on this page. I want to thank Andy for his WEB Page. I have seen post on here from several shipmates and Stan who I lost contact with over 8 years ago. I am Sorry to here the Polar Express has been decommissioned I had some wonderful time on board along with some bad but it is easy to forget the bad and recall the good times. Any other shipmates out there I would love to here from you. GOOD FORTUNES TO YOU ALL. Troy
date: Friday, April 09, 1999 at 02:40:17 (CDT)
William J. Lohmeyer
c1sign
Phoenix, az USA
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comments: Hi! I am searching for some of my shipmates! I served on the USS Furse 1956-60. If you served with me I would enjoy hearing from you. I can be reached at c1sign@aol.com.
date: Sunday, April 04, 1999 at 13:33:25 (CDT)
Andy Drey(EM3 Drey)
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Houston, TX USA
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comments: Andy, I enjoyed serving with you on the Roanoke! I, too, am a plankowner and am saddned to hear of her decommissioning. I wonder where she is now. I remember what you did for my father and will never forget it.
date: Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 00:09:04 (CST)
Wayne Huxhold
whuxhold@juno.com
Fort Wayne, IN USA
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comments: I served on the USS Roanoke from 1979 to 1982. I would love to here from old friends. Pat Malone, Pete Krampert, R A Miller, Cat, Ed Pollack, James Booth, Mike Write, Billich, are any of you out there?
date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 21:54:11 (CST)
DAVE WELCH
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DUDLEY, NC USA
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comments: looking for lost shipmate us navy.attached to servise craft us navy at nha be rvn 71/72. last duty station uss albany.believe lives somewhere in se or lower central states. would app. any help. thank you DJW
date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 15:54:14 (CST)
C.V.(Bud)Norris
cvnorris@pacbell.net
Orange, Ca USA
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comments: Looking for anyone who served on the USS Curtiss AV-4
and the USS Norton Sound AVM-1.

date: Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 11:05:01 (CST)
Mrs. Belford E. Peters
Floyd, VA USA
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comments: A fascinating tour. Was looking for my late husband's ship, Submarine net tender, USS Sandalwood. Found one reference but could not make contact. Entry was dated from a year ago, but it was nice to see his ship named. Thanks.
date: Friday, March 19, 1999 at 21:26:50 (CST)
Jim Baxley
Jmbmjb@aol.com
Longview, TX USA
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comments: I served on the Tortuga 11/7/66 to 1/2/70.R Division.Looked at you picture and can nearly place you.I'll find my cruise book look you up.Great site

Jim Baxley
date: Friday, March 19, 1999 at 08:56:24 (CST)
James E. Mercer
JoseyBelle@aol.com
Phoenix, AZ USA
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comments: I am looking for fellow plank holders from the USS Bering Strait.
date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at 22:02:07 (CST)
Bill Williams
abe405@hotmail.com
USA
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comments: Very useful and fast site!
date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 22:17:43 (CST)
Lisa Boyarski
mickeymouse@ccomm.com
Hazleton, PA USA
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comments: Please e-mail me any info you can send me, I am interested
in purchasing some products of Christopher Colombus.
Thank You
date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 18:21:58 (CST)
myron j."mike" lewis
myronjlewis@email.msn.com
closter,, nj USA
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comments: served 1943-46 looking back phm 2/c vj-9/usn base hosp 18 also guam/ lion 6 san bruno calif./ naval hospitals; phila. pa./usnrs nyc pier 93[uss seattle]/usn hosp sampson ny/usn hosp newport ri/ usnts newport ri(old navy- we slept in hammocks) Ran a comic strip in spare time in "the Merrie-Anna" called FANTAIL. Base 18 is holding its 54th reunion
in las vegas this september...we welcome any jarheads and navy buddies that we kept alive during the mariannas, iwo jima, okinawa, indianapolis sinking and other activies during 1944-1946 out there. if you can't make it so that we can stay in touch.
date: Monday, March 15, 1999 at 14:07:38 (CST)
vincent hargadon
morrisville, pa USA
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comments: I,was on the Roanoke from 5/80 till 2/83.
I,worked in R div
date: Thursday, March 04, 1999 at 20:03:58 (CST)
angie hurricks
angies26@hotmail.com
Waikato, New Zealand
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comments: Mr Andy Anderson,
when u played Reepo Kennedy on the tv series Fire i watched every episode, mainly because of Banjo. Can you please tell me how i can contact the actor Aaron Jeffery who played Banjo.
Thanks alot, waiting for a reply,
Sincerely yours,
Angie.
date: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 at 03:21:50 (CST)
Ann Nicley
anicley@yahoo.com
Athens, Al USA
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comments: Well Andy I am very impressed with your work on computers but more so I am impressed with the life you choose to lead. I often wish I could lead a more stable grouned life it seems that you and yours lead...oh well maybe someday. I am so proud to know you and considered you a friend..thanks for always being an inspiration.
For Andys' wife: Although we havent met, I have heard a great deal about you and you seem wonderful. Maybe we will have to opportunity to meet. Until then God bless...see ya ann (mcalpin corp.)
date: Wednesday, February 24, 1999 at 12:36:08 (CST)
Frank Card
greatsmurf@aol.com
Rhodes, Mi USA
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comments: I'm a plankowner. Was proud to be there on 30 October 1976. Still have my plank. Was just seventeen then and not real bright, but am still fond of the memories she has given me. Was sorry to hear they had mothball her. Do you know if she still floats and where she is? Thanks for rekindling the old memories.
date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 at 17:10:48 (CST)
D.D. Haverley
CapDee@aol.com
USA
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comments: On 11/9/1944 a group of 30 Torpedomen strikers arrived at Manus,in the Admiralties, just in time to watch the Mt.Hood explosion the following morning. We were immediately transfered ashore to handle the litters with bodies (& parts of bodies) from the other ships in the harbor, and were kept on Manus for two weeks to handle & load ammo. We became known as "The Dirty 30" because we were bounced around to about a dozen islands, ships, and MTB Base 9 on Stirling Island in the following few weeks...and, we were LITERALLY the "dirty 30". If any of the other 29 are still alive and kicking, and see this message, would enjoy hearing from them ! E-mail me at: CapDee@AOL.com
date: Friday, February 19, 1999 at 15:23:45 (CST)
D.D. Haverley
CapDee@aol.com
USA
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comments: On 11/9/1944 a group of 30 Torpedomen strikers arrived at Manus,in the Admiralties, just in time to watch the Mt.Hood explosion the following morning. We were immediately transfered ashore to handle the litters with bodies (& parts of bodies) from the other ships in the harbor, and were kept on Manus for two weeks to handle & load ammo. We became known as "The Dirty 30" because we were bounced around to about a dozen islands, ships, and MTB Base 9 on Stirling Island in the following few weeks...and, we were LITERALLY the "dirty 30". If any of the other 29 are still alive and kicking, and see this message, would enjoy hearing from them ! E-mail me at: CapDee@AOL.com
date: Friday, February 19, 1999 at 15:23:38 (CST)
Steven Macklin
houstonmack@worldnet.att.net
Pearland, tx USA
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comments: I am a SSgt. in the Texas air guard, I live close to BB-35 USS Texas, an old WWII Pt-Boat nick named after Frank Sinatra is being restored there at this time too.
My main goal now is to find any members of CL-41 USS Philidelphia Flagship many times over of the atlantic fleet.
My uncle was a Sgt. with the Marine detachment his name Cecil S. Macklin..... yesterday I recieved my first photo of the ship, and tears came to my eyes. My family has a rich military history, I have been in 17 yrs now myself, active duty in the Marines like my uncle and now the Air national Guard in Houston Tx.....If anyone has information or something to share my e-mail address in Houstonmack@worldnet.att.net and my home number is 281-485-1484 thanks for being here........ Steve
date: Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 09:34:24 (CST)
HARRY J. GREENE
HKGREENE@BENTONREA.COM
GRANDVIEW, WA USA
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comments: I SERVED ABOARD THE NORTHAMPTON CC1 IN THE MARINE DETACHMENT FROM FEB.64 TO FEB. 66. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS ABOARD AT THAT TIME. I ATTENDED THE SHIPS REUNION IN PORTLAND OREGON THIS LAST YEAR AND HAD A GREAT TIME MEETING EVERYONE. MOST OF THE PEOPLE THERE WERE BEFORE MY TIME. OF COURSE I WAS THE ONLY MARINE. FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW THE NORTHAMPTON HAS REUNION EACH YEAR CONTACT OMALLEY@FRAZMTN.COM. I ENJOYED READING YOUR WEB PAGE.
date: Sunday, February 07, 1999 at 11:49:13 (CST)
Chuck Stephenson
JaxxJags@aol.com
Jacksonville, fl USA
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comments: Andy,

Enjoyed the guestbook. Stationed aboard USS Stark FFG-31. Looking for fellow crewmembers from 5/17/87. Thanks
date: Saturday, February 06, 1999 at 20:29:59 (CST)
Ralph G. Williams
pwilliams@fishnet.net
Fillmore, Ca USA
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comments: I am a retired Navy Seabee and love the site you have established. I will look more another time. Please take care
date: Friday, February 05, 1999 at 22:37:52 (CST)
Ralph G. Williams
pwilliams@fishnet.net
Fillmore, Ca USA
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comments: I am a retired Navy Seabee and love the site you have established. I will loke more another time. Olease take care
date: Friday, February 05, 1999 at 22:36:45 (CST)
Bob Mc Graw
bmcgraw@3netpro.com
Trappe, PA USA
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comments: Looking for crewmembers of USS Isle Royale (AD-29). I have a NEW website for the ship including a place to communicate with shipmates, but we welcome anyone....
date: Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 19:41:33 (CST)
Steve Swagger
lcbc2@juno.com
Spring Lake, NC USA
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comments: I am plank owner from the USS Seattle, 1969-1971. Second division. Saved Feb. 4, 1974, and now pastoring a church here. Thanks for the great testimony! Looking for any others who served during that time - especially the deck division.
date: Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 12:41:08 (CST)
Steev Swagger
lcbc2@juno.com
spring Lake, NC USA
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comments: I am plank owner from the USS Seattle, 1969-1971. Second division. Saved Feb. 4, 1974, and now pastoring a church here. Thanks for the great testimony! Looking for any others who served during that time - especially the deck division.
date: Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 12:40:11 (CST)
Monty Fine
olesalt@theofficenet.com
USA
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comments: USS THOMASTON LSD-28 Hosting 99 reunion in Reno, lit me add you to our mailing list.
Thanks
date: Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 09:59:29 (CST)
Ronald S. McCuiston
rmccuiston@pjc.cc.fl.us
Pensacola, FL USA
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comments: I served aboard Northampton CLC-1 from June 1957 to May 1960. I was in Gunnery as Asst. Division and Division Officer of 2nd Div.; later I was Firecontrol Officer.
I came aboard as an Ensign and left as jg.
We were Second Fleet flagship most of the time I was aboard. We visited some very nice ports and had many famous visitors on board.
Have any of you been to a Northampton reunion?

date: Monday, January 25, 1999 at 14:28:16 (CST)
Jeffrey
astroguy@hotmail.com
Bremerton, WA USA
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comments: As I can see many people have found your web page, and felt a kind of bonding with you. I have grown up in a naval town and my family has an extended history involved with the navy. My parents were both civilian employees at the local shipyard (which is still here). I found the entry by an earlier guest extremely informative, and would like to see more things like that on your web page.
date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 14:43:20 (CST)
Robert L. Stuck
rstuck7473@aol.com
Massillon, OH USA
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comments: Keep up the good work spreading the word of the Lord. I spent my four years in the Navy working on destroyers.
The Davis DD937 and William C. Lawe DD763 will always be dear to my heart. I worked in the boiler room, with a lot
of good people. I have continued in the field, spending the last 27 years at the City of Orrville Power Plant.
My control room operator spent a year on the Roanoke. Sounded like a good Ship.
date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 at 05:01:11 (CST)
Jerry Rockwell
BEAR-ROCK@worldnet.att.net
Huntington, wv USA
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comments: Iserve with you on the USS Northampton from 62,63,to64. My son was a Navy man and got out after eight years to pursue a carear as a systems anl. for a gov. contractor. Like you web page.Send a e mail if you have time. ROCKY IC3

date: Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 18:16:38 (CST)
John Paul Yeoman
jpyman@bellsouth.com
Jacksonville Beach, Fl USA
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comments: Interesting career. It seems to parallel my own. I went into the Navy at 17, Boot Camp in San Diego. 41/2 years on a fast DD, two years in Brunswick Ga. at Officers CIC School, three years in Naples Italy , followed by three years on the HAncock CVA 19, Three years in Key West Instr. duty at Flt Sonar School
then three more years on a fast 'can' out of Mayport Fl. It was at this time that I received the Lord as my personal Savior and after another 20 years the Lord has sent me back to pastor the church where i was Saved. Iretired from the Navy here in Mayport and went back to Tn. Went to work for TVA as Store Keeper at Widows Creek, went on construction at Belfont, transfered to Public Safety and spent a year at Browns Ferry. This was followed by a six week tour at Sequoia, then a transfer back to Belfont and two months later a transfer to Nik-a-jak. This is where I was heading all the time. It just took me a while to get it worked out.In 1979 the Lord called me into the ministry and in 81 I went to Tiptonville as pastor of my first church. since then I have pastored across Tn into Ohio at Loraine near Cleveland and now in Fl. You didn't know a fellow by the name of Jimmy Simbeck when you were in Chatt. TVA did you. It was good to hear from you. My son alerted me to your signing of my guest book. Thanks and God Bless in your work in the Gideons for the Lord. I try to have a Gideon rep. into my church every year. Good Bye and God Bless
date: Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at 09:41:19 (CST)
Dan Yeoman
dan@ptw.com
Edwards, ca USA
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comments: Finishing up a career in the USAF which started in the USN my first 4 years. I'm from Chattanooga Tennessee and hope to be going back in a couple of years.
date: Monday, January 18, 1999 at 17:13:36 (CST)
Jim Bower
oreo@nauticom.net
Gibsonia, Pa USA
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comments: My name is Jim Bower served on USS Seattle from 1970 to 1972.
served in communications as CYN3.
date: Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 13:02:18 (CST)
BOB WARD
BOB1015@WEBTV.NET
CARLOTTA, CA USA
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comments: ANDY. I SERVED W/YOU ON THE DIRTY THIRTY REMEMBER? I LIVE IN NORTHERN CA. NOW. MY PHONE NO. IS (707) 777-3106 PLEASE CALL!!!!!! MANY THINGS TO TELL YOU AND THE GUYS I"VE FOUND.
THIS REALLY GOOD NEWS. LOOKED FOR YOU A LONG TIME.
date: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 at 17:32:37 (CST)
Ron Williams, HMC(SW), USN, Retired
rwilliams@skantech.net
Greenville, NC USA
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comments: Hi Andy,
I served on USS ROANOKE (AOR-7) from 1984 to 1986 as an HM1.
I made Chief just about the same time I was due to be
transferred. I enjoyed reading your guestbook. I found a
couple of old shipmates in here and sent them some e-mail.
I was saddened to hear that the Polar Express had been put
to rest. It was the best ship that I ever served on!
Ron Williams, HMC(SW), USN, Retired

date: Monday, January 04, 1999 at 23:06:40 (CST)
Janice & Leroy Taylor
janice@getaway.net
Russellville, Al USA
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comments: Hi Andy. We finally got on the net. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas. We will see you Jan. 9.
date: Friday, January 01, 1999 at 20:50:54 (CST)
kENNETH P ROBARTS
ROBARTS@ALLTEL.NET
PENDERGRASS, GA USA
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comments: MY NAME YOU HAVE I SERVED ABOARD USS FORT SNELLING LSD 30 FROM 1956 TO 1959 LIKE YOU I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND ITS FATE.I HAVE TRIED TO FIND MORE ON THE SHIPS HISTORY? BUT RAN TO DEAD END. BUT WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU I TRIED TO FIND SOME OF THE CREW WHEN I WAS ABORD? EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE TIME I WAS IN #1 BOILER ROOM MY EMAIL IS ROBARTS@ALLTEL.NET OR ANY ONE WHO WAS ABORD 1956 -1959
date: Monday, December 28, 1998 at 21:26:40 (CST)
Robert Clanton
nclanton@llion.org
Conway, MO USA
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comments: I was a reservist assigned to the Roanoke from 1986 to 1991. I was aboard many times, sorry to hear she has been decommisioned.
date: Thursday, December 24, 1998 at 10:02:40 (CST)
Richard R. (Dick)Dee
richardde@earthlink.net
Parkland, WA USA
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comments: 1948 - 1952. FASRON 115 (Adak, Alaska,FASRON 112 (Whidbey Isalnd, WA, FASRON 114, Kodiak, Alaska. While at Whidbey Island I was a Plane Captain on R4D 50777. Understand that it went down at the South Pole and would like to know the story behind the crash.
Looking for old friends from the above suadrons.
date: Thursday, December 17, 1998 at 13:39:35 (CST)
Larry Brown
Lbrwn@ptdprolog.net
Scotrun, PA USA
comments: Hi Andy,
I was an ET1 aboard the LaSalle 12/29/69 - 3/25/70 attached to the Comodore's staff as MObile Technical Unit afloat. The MOTU office in Naples had been closed in '69 requiring each of the East Coast MOTU's to "loan" their Tech. Reps. for 4 mo. at a time to ride the ships in the Med. So I ended up at sea during my shore rotation! From the dates, it looks like we just missed each other!
May The Lord bless the witness your web page provides.
Larry Brown
date: Thursday, December 17, 1998 at 12:17:52 (CST)
Robin Owens
owens@eai.com
seattle, wa USA
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comments: USS La Salle Deck Seaman ('87-'88)
Now an international engineer.
Just browsing around.
date: Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 18:43:45 (CST)
Roger Dobratz
Tomasefus3@webtv.net
IL USA
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comments: I served aboard the USS THOMASTON 69-70 and would love to hear from any of the old shipmates. Also wondering if the ship still exsists and if so where? Does anyone know Willis E. Harbaugh of PA? Would like to find him. Also Marvin Long of Chicago. We were buddies during the time on board ship.Any info would be appreciated.Thanks.
date: Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 00:10:22 (CST)
John P. Yeoman
jpyman@bellsouth.net
Jacksonville Beach, Fl USA
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comments: Hey Andy enjoyed your Home Page. I am from Chatt Tn. Born in 1937.Joined the NAvy in 1954 at the age of 17l served aboard Lyman K. Swenson DD729, Bryce CAnyon AD36, Hancock CVA 19, and Perry DD 844. Also in Brunswick Ga., Naples Italy, Key West Fl. Retired in 1973. Was Born Again in 1971. When I retired I went back home and began to work for TVA on construction at Widows Creek, hten Belfont. At Belfont I changed to Public SAfety and went to Browns Ferry for a year, then to Sequoia, then back to Belfone and finally to Nick-A-Jack where I intended to retire from. But the Lord got into the arrangements and called me into the ministry and I went to West Tn, Tiptonville
then back to Dunlap Tn, Again to Morristown Tn then Lorain Ohio and am now in Jax Bch Flback at the Church where I first started my Christian Adventure. I am looking again at retirement and moving home to Whitwell Tn. Catch you later. Yours in Christ, John P. Yeoman
date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 at 15:44:46 (CST)
Katy Ripley
dbchurch@hiwayy.net
Decatur, al USA
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comments: I went to the church home page to hear the sermon from last night being I was in Huntsville and missed my husband and I found that you have been sleeping on the job. Last night was not on the church page yet. Bro. Andy I do appreciate all that you do for the church and I just had to take the opportunity to tease you a little. Love ya, Katy
date: Monday, December 07, 1998 at 11:26:28 (CST)
Caroline Rauch
crauch1012@aol.com
Jacksonville, Fl USA
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comments: I was searching for personal web pages of people who are or have been in the Navy. I am in the process of trying to do one for my husband. I came across yours and found it to be full of information and found things I hadn't really thought about!... It looks great and keep up the good work.

Caroline
date: Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 21:35:09 (CST)
allen
clodlump
anaheim, ca USA
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date: Sunday, December 06, 1998 at 17:06:43 (CST)
Jackson (Jay) Bryant ETN 2
jack@compcost.net
Herald, CA USA
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comments: Served aboard USS Magoffin APA 199 from Sept, 1958 to April, 1960, Then to USS Monticello LSD 35, until discharge in Aug 1961. I would enjoy hearing from shipmates.
date: Friday, December 04, 1998 at 13:08:14 (CST)
Philip Hudson EMC-retired USS Northampton CC-1
chiefhudson@hotmail.com
Ravenswood, WV USA
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comments: Thought I need to leave my eMail address. Thanks for the site information.
date: Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 08:49:30 (CST)
Steve Williams
1960s@gte.net
Camano Island, Wa USA
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comments: Looking for info.on the USS PELICAN and USS ZEAL, both
minesweepers.My father Dean Williams served on both ships I
believe.Date 1952-1956 Korean War. Also looking to find out
about how many survivers there were and their names off the
USS PIRATE AM275 minesweeper, before it sunk near
Wonsan Korea. Ive Read other sites that the USS PIRATE
sunk in 1950, I believe it was in 1952 or 1953? Unless
there was two USS PIRATES??
date: Saturday, November 28, 1998 at 21:56:27 (CST)
FR FARRELL, THOMAS
USA
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date: Wednesday, November 25, 1998 at 18:53:16 (CST)
Philip Hudson EMC retired
Ravenswood, WV USA
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comments: Hi, Andy.
date: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at 09:24:21 (CST)
Maureen Hedden
timmo1@rcn.com
north haledon, Nj USA
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comments: My father was a tin can sailor on the USS Harwood in the
Korean War. I am looking to find other people who may
have served with him. He was at the reunion in Minnesota,
and plans to be at the next one. He is retired from IBM
for many years now. He has six children and
11 grandchildren. If you have info on others who served
with him please e-mail me.
date: Sunday, November 22, 1998 at 12:03:28 (CST)
Kathy Wolfe, RMC(SW)Ret.
kathytoo@erols.com
Manassas, VA USA
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comments: I recently retired (Jul 1998). I am originally from New York city.
However I have retired in Virginia (much nicer). I work at the Pentagon, now
that I am retired (backwards huh?). BT AR ZKJ..//kkw//
date: Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 19:21:14 (CST)
JOE WELLS BT3
JWELLS8398@AOL.COM
ALEXANDRIA, KY USA
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comments: ANDY
I SERVED WITH YOU ON SEATTLE FROM 1972 TO 1975 WHEN YOU WERE THE ENGINEERING OFFICER. WE CALLED YOU "COACH" BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS SAID WE WERE A TEAM. INTERESTING TO SEE YOU ON THE WEB.
I AM INTERESTED IN CONTACTING ANYONE WHO SERVED IN SEATTLE AOE3 IN B DIVISION FROM 1972 TO 1975. IT DID NOT SEEM LIKE IT THEN, BUT THOSE WERE GOOD TIMES.
date: Saturday, November 21, 1998 at 07:33:31 (CST)
Jeff Carico
bluestravelers@webtv.net
Reno , NV USA
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comments: I was on the USS ROANOKE fro 81 to 84 I was an HT working in "R" div I live in Reno and there are a few other guys from the ship that live here too. Sam (SPUD) Ainsworth who was a cook 80 to 83 and Todd Rothfuss who was in "A"gang
Todd and i work together. So if you remember any of us please feel free to write ,or if you want to know about any of the other guys that served around the same time just ask one of us might know. Long live the fast attact oiler!!!!!!!
date: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 at 23:37:46 (CST)
john daly
jdaly6076
syracuse, ny USA
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comments: plank owner USS-Seattle AOE-3
date: Friday, November 13, 1998 at 05:26:33 (CST)
charles
mcalpin@mcalpin.com
USA
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comments: i likwe what i see thanks andy
date: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at 22:24:20 (CST)
James Beard
jbpro2@webtv.net
Kent, WA USA
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comments: Great page! Keep up the goodwork.
date: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 at 18:03:42 (CST)
john cardenas
johncardenas@earthlink.net
buena park, ca USA
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comments: dear sir,
my name is john a cardenas, i was stationed on board uss roanoke, from 1991 thru 1995, i was better known as rm3 sanders, had my name changed proir to my discharge in june 1995, had the oppurtunity to be stationed in long beach ca, and then transferred with ships company to bremerton wa., while stationed on board, drug-ops-guatamala and ported in acapulco (spring break-92), victoria canada twice, will never forget "monty's",(my video camera died on me). can't remember the amount unreps, westpac-94. sasebo, yokoska,fukuoka, and nagasaki-japan, hong kong, pusan, hawaii. i would like any former shipmates from roanoke, from any time period to contact me, like to hear stories, nothing like "mail buoy watch" or a "bt punch", i'm sure they're funny. i am in contact with some shipmmates now, but i'd love to hear from you. i always reflect to the good and bad times on board, but neverthewless i truly miss "the boys from roanoke", i miss even "company 172-san diego ca-august 1991" boot camp class. my only
regret is: i wish i would have enlisted right out of high school, who knows what i would be doing now? i look forward to your responses, and thank you sir for having this page.
date: Friday, November 06, 1998 at 14:57:40 (CST)
Pollman, Adam...BT3 Uss Roanoke 93-95
Heroseng@aol.com
Norfolk, VA USA
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comments: I was on Roanoke from 93-95 and would enjoy being contacted by former shipmates. "BT's put the fire in the hole"
date: Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 22:34:00 (CST)
Franklin C. House
TWOPUTTS@webtv.net
Gulf Breeze, FL USA
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comments: Served aboard USS Rockbridge APA228, 1951-1954
C Division. Would appreciate info on ship or crew.
date: Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 20:09:12 (CST)
SH2 Adam Zorland
azorland@hotmail.com
Largo, FL USA
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comments: Served on the USS Roanoke AOR-7 from October 1992 - October 1995. Was a member of the decommissioning crew on October 6, 1995. Trying to look up some old shipmates during this time. Interested in knowing what they are doing now?
date: Sunday, October 25, 1998 at 08:00:51 (CST)
Joe Connor GMG1 USN Ret.
connorcrew82@webtv.net
Oklahoma City, OK USA
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comments: Anyone who was on the Wabash AOR 5 between 85 to 89 I would like to hear from you.
date: Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 00:43:59 (CDT)
Jon Covey
jcovey@nebnet.net
USA
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comments: Have gotten a couple of e-mails from Charlie Karp, but when I
reply to his e-mail address, it is kicked back as undeliverable,
We were both on the USS WABASH, and would like to get back to him
and if anyone knows him, please tell him the e-mail ad. he has
given me, is not useable. Thanks , Jon Covey
date: Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 00:46:09 (CDT)
H. E. Anderson III
trnhaven@bellsouth.net
Smyrna, TN USA
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comments: Sir, thank you for your site. A freind of mine, S. Bryce, served aboard
your sister ship, USS Wichita, and I can now tell him where it is.
Your link resources allowed me to learn that the Wichita, the Wabash,
and the Bainbridge have all been mothballed. Sad to say, his first
ship, the John R. Craig was decommissioned and used for target practice.
I'm sure he would've wanted to be invited to that.
Thanks for the help.
date: Monday, October 12, 1998 at 00:28:17 (CDT)
Andy
AMcloug537@aol.com
Calverton, NY USA
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comments: Don't know what guestbook I'm signing I was just trying to see if my site was listed on yahoo and found this. If you visit my site sign my guestbook Thanks Andy
date: Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 21:15:25 (CDT)
Dan W. Bennett
pdanben@fidalgo.net
Anacortes, WA USA
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comments: USS Roanoke CL 145 1955 - 1957 OE Division. Looking for some of the old ET gang. Bill Riley,Red Reich,Dodge City Thomas,The Maine Johnston. If any of you are around send an E mail or give a call,360-299-3235.Cribbage/partners.
date: Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 22:22:36 (CDT)
Leonard Weisbrot
LennyandJoan@webtv.net
Southampton, NY USA
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comments: I served aboard USS Roanoke CL 145 l952-1954.
Anyone from EX division out there? You might remember my nick name .. Murphy..


date: Saturday, October 10, 1998 at 16:15:40 (CDT)
Bill Mozingo
b5992@flash.net
Colleyville, TX USA
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comments: Looking for anyone who remembers Apprentice Seaman MOZINGO aboard the USS CHAUMONT (AP-5) 1936-40, or USS TAMAROA, USS NEPANET, USS CASSIOPEIA, USS WARRICK, USS MINTAKA, USS ST PAUL, USS SANTA FE, USS HELENA, USS MADDOX, USS KIDD, USS FT MARION. SHORE BASES: MARE ISLAND NAVAL SHIPYARD, TUGS, TUGBOATS AND NRC HUNTINGTON WV
date: Thursday, October 08, 1998 at 20:48:38 (CDT)
Kenneth W. Weitzel
USA
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comments: I too was on the Fort Snelling from Sept.1954 (Befor she was in commission) until Sept 1957. I was a Radioman 2nd class. At the time I was not a christian but praise the Lord I now know Him and serve him in the teaching ministry
date: Thursday, October 08, 1998 at 16:50:25 (CDT)
Kenneth W. Weitzel
Kwweitzel @.aol.com
Rochester, NY USA
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comments: I was also on the USS Fort Snelling assigned after boot camp Sept. 1954 until I left the Navy Sept. 1957. I was a Radiomen Second Class when I left the Navy. So I served with you during your tour on Fort Snelling.
At the time of my service I was not a Christian but Praise the Lord I now know him and am eager to tell others of him.
I have been privilaged to share his word in the taching ministry. Praise the Lord.
date: Thursday, October 08, 1998 at 16:45:39 (CDT)
Mark Perry "Fridge"
MANDPPERRY@worldnet.att.net
Plainfield, IN USA
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comments: I served on the USS ROANOKE (AOR-7) from May 89 to August 92
I worked in the Engineroom as an MM3 along with MM1 Greg
Smith, MM2 Rocky Louis Martinez, MMC Douglas Eich, MM3 Bill
Tuttle, MM3 Johnnie Dukes, and MMC Whitman if any of you
guys are out there I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
I was the big guy that had been burnt and I worn a wig out
in town when we were inport.
The ROANOKE was my first and only ship and I'm sorry to see
her stop steaming. We went around S. America in 90 and
stopped in Chile, Panama, Brazil, St. Thomas then through
the Panama Canal to get back to the west coast. And in 91
during Desert Storm we went on WESPAC with the LINCOLN to
the Philipines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubia, and Jebel Ali.
MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU FOR SERVING THIS
GREAT COUNTRY. JESUS IS LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

date: Saturday, October 03, 1998 at 07:01:15 (CDT)
Bob Sullivan
rsullivan@mci2000.com
NH USA
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comments: Looking for shipmates from the USS Detroit. '76-'79
Dave Bledsoe wife Jan, Jim Hess, Derrick Wilmers and the rest of the gang. Please contact me at the above e-mail address. I check it daily.
date: Thursday, October 01, 1998 at 08:33:47 (CDT)
Karl
Stlsonics@aol.com
USA
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comments: Anyone who served with Fred W. Kruger, my father, on board the Casa Grande or the St. Paul, aproximately 1944 through 1948, please contact me. I am trying to locate any shipmates for him. He was a radio tech at the time, then worked for RCA out of Long Beach for a few years after. Made many trips with RCA on board ships in Pacific Theater. He is interested in talking with anyone he might have served with. Thanks for your response.
date: Thursday, October 01, 1998 at 01:48:49 (CDT)
Karl
Stlsonics@aol.com
USA
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comments: Anyone who served with Fred W. Kruger, my father, on board the Casa Grande or the St. Paul, aproximately 1944 through 1948, please contact me. I am trying to locate any shipmates for him. He was a radio tech at the time, then worked for RCA out of Long Beach for a few years after. Made many trips with RCA on board ships in Pacific Theater. He is interested in talking with anyone he might have served with. Thanks for your response.
date: Thursday, October 01, 1998 at 01:48:33 (CDT)
Jim Duncan
asav@hotmail.com
Vancouver, BC Canada
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comments: Very interesting well designed site!
date: Saturday, September 19, 1998 at 03:20:27 (CDT)
LCDR Alan D. Fullerton USN
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Jacksonville , Fl USA
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comments: CHENG USS La Salle AGF 3. Yes its still steaming and donig quite well. NO its not white annymore and its in Gaeta Italy as the 6th Fleet Flag Ship. Neat web page.
date: Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at 15:23:34 (CDT)
Barry E. Curbow
turbow@webtv.net
Ruleville, Ms USA
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comments: Served aboard the U.S.S. Westchester County LSD-1167.
U.S.S. Portland LSD-37, U.S.S. Fort Snelling LSD-30,
U.S.S. Kalamazo AOR-6, and with Inshore Undersea Warfare

Group One, WesPacDet Unit One, Viet Nam.


date: Friday, September 11, 1998 at 04:00:52 (CDT)
FRANK SMITH
FSMITH5977@AOL.COM
VA. BEACH, VA USA
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comments: SERVED ABOARD USS SPIGEL GROVE LSD 32 1968, USS HARWOOD DD861 69-70, USS GRAND CANYON 1974, USS SEATTLE 1976-1977
LEFT AS BT1 IN 1977, LOOKING FOR SHIPMATE RAYMOND SCHNEIDER
FROM USS HARWOOD DD-861.CHICO ON USS SPIGEL GROVE, SEND E-MAIL LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

date: Friday, September 04, 1998 at 13:40:52 (CDT)
Roger Austin
raustin@win.bright.net
Red Wing , MN USA
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comments: Andy, I'm Looking for shipmates of my nephew he was at YMBR-21
when he was in the Navy. I am also a retired CPO. If you know of any one that
mite know him His name is John (Butch) Sebion please drop a line.
Thank You
V/R
Roger Austin AOC USN(RET)
date: Monday, August 31, 1998 at 13:58:29 (CDT)
ANDY MCALPIN
DREWMCAL@WORLDNET.ATT.NET
LYNCHBURG, VA USA
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comments: MY GRANDFATHER WAS AT PEARL DURING THE "ATTACK". MY GRANDMOTHER'S
NAME IS 'ANDERSON' MY LAST NAME IS MCALPIN, NICKNAME, ANDY.
SAME AS MY GRANDMOTHER. ANY RELATION?
date: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 00:44:46 (CDT)
James Stoutt
PN1JIM@worldnet.att.net
San Diego, Ca USA
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comments: Cdr
Just stopped in looking around (surfing) and was very impressed with your site. I'm still working on mine but I should be finished in 8-10 months getting everything together I want to put on it. When I finish I'll send you a note.

Jim Stoutt
PN1(AW/SW/AC/PJ/SS)
U. S. Navy Retired
date: Sunday, August 23, 1998 at 11:16:49 (CDT)
John H Rumer
jaws2@citrus.infi.net
Homosassa, Fl USA
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comments: We have found a lot of ex-shipmates and would like to find a lot more from the USS Thomaston(LSD28) any years we would appreciate any info any one can give us.Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you.Or if you know some one that you are looking for from The Big Thom we may know where he is just email us.
date: Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 06:49:00 (CDT)
Crystal A. Bingham
binghamd@n-link.com
Ft Hood, TX USA
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comments: Thanks for the site. Am 1 of 4 extended cousins seeking to verify our heritage with 5 Naval Nicholsons (Captains James, Samuel, John, William C. and Admiral James W. C.) whom have had 4 ships named for their Rev War-post Civil War Service. Ships commanded include DEFENSE, TURNBULL, VIRGINIA; DEAN BON HOMME RICHARD, CONSTITUTION, HORNET, ROANOKE, ISAAC SMITH, SHAMROCK, MANHATTAN and MOHONGO. I have been surfing for all available info on both men and ships. Ships named NICHOLSON include DD-982, DD442, DD52 and maybe DD449.
Have learned more on Naval stuff then this ARMY avn wife ever expected to.
Carry on fellow Christian.
Crystal
date: Monday, August 10, 1998 at 14:40:07 (CDT)
katy ripley
USA
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date: Monday, August 10, 1998 at 11:19:51 (CDT)
John McKeag
none
Illinois City , IL USA
comments: Served on the USS THOMASTON, LSD 28 and am looking for ship mates
that served on board at any time range. Cannot offer a URL, or an
e-mail address, since I am using someone else's account. Just
do a web search on USS THOMASTON LSD 28 and look for a reunion time.
Anyone that served on an LSD is welcome, but please call in
advance. Hope to see you there!
date: Friday, July 31, 1998 at 15:21:39 (CDT)
Rob Shepherd
robbi01@hotmail.com
upper Sac'to Valley, CA USA
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comments: Here is the URL to our home-made home page. [See at bottom of this message.]

I would like to invite you to find out something that happened to our family. I do not mean to offend anyone, and do NOT intend to be pushy or intrusive.

Only that poor judgment on our part led to some unfortunate consequences -- and perhaps contributed to an attitude that did not do our daughter any good.

If our mistake can be of any help to others, or help someone keep from repeating it, that's all I ask. Please lift us in your prayers . . .

Bob Shepherd

Visit our web page - A Tribute to a beautiful child -
http://expage.com/page/debbieliz

Visit my other page - On the witness stand: my unique theistic outlook -
http://www.webspawner.com/users/debbieliz/

Email = robbi01@hotmail.com


date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 00:24:23 (CDT)
Jon Sinex
Brookville, Oh USA
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comments: I served on the SEATTLE from 6/72 to 7/75 in the Weapons Dept. I was a Gunners Mate second class when I left the ship. Thanks for the info. on the ship.
date: Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 19:44:08 (CDT)
MMC(SW) Whitman
whitman@cnrf.nola.navy.mil
Salt Lake City, UT USA
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comments: I was the last MMC that the Roanoke saw.
She had a fine plant and it was a pleasure to steam her.
Arrived onboard 02 Mar 92, decommission her on 06 Oct 95.
Sorry to see her go.
date: Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 20:54:51 (CDT)
Lisa
ltabares@baronbudd.com
Dallas, TX USA
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comments: I am looking for people who were on the USS Casa Grande from 1959-63; and the USS Luiseno from 1967-69 and knew James "Zim" Zimmerhanzel or if you were on the ship at the same time. I need all the help I can get!! Thanks a lot!!
date: Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 12:08:30 (CDT)
gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
keeper1@pac.bellnet
USA
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comments: i know a importan secret to give to you but i cant unless you
e-mail me.its about your ***********************
date: Monday, July 20, 1998 at 22:17:05 (CDT)
dusanowsky, michael SK3
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st.louis, mo USA
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comments: I served on the USS Roanoke in its maiden days. I missed being a plankowner by some two weeks andt was able to experience some of the best times of my Navy term. WestPac, Alaska and the Bering Sea, Australia, Hawaii, Guam to name a few. I am in the process of going through my old Navy scrapbook and stumbled upon your Web Page in my hunt for memorabilia to show my children. I am sad to hear they put the Roanoke to rest while the other ship the USS Detroit on the east coast still thrives in Atlantic waters. What a waste. But the memories live on!
date: Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 19:40:54 (CDT)
Wright Truesdell
WFTinMN@concentric.net
Minneapolis, MN USA
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comments: Enjoyed your page! I am a LaSalle plankowner, and well remember
that c-ol-d Feb day when we commissioned her in Brrrr-ooklyn.
My job that day was to stand at the bottom of the ladder that
went from the stbd bridge wing to the signal bridge to catch
any civilian visitors who slipped on the icy steps. (They did'nt
tell me what to do if any sailors slipped)
The old gal keeps going and going. I guess I never will get to
collect my plank.
Keep up the Lord's good work!!
date: Monday, July 13, 1998 at 08:06:55 (CDT)
jason large
largejason@hotmail.com
chester, u.k.
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comments: I was looking for a surf report of north wales and came across this. People should not neglect us surfers who don't surf popular places like Cornwal and shit, but not to worry because I'm off to Australia in septembre. YOU ain't surfed until you've surfed the Llyn Peninsula!
date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 18:20:04 (CDT)
Tiger4000
melb, vic aus
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comments: hi
date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 at 08:15:16 (CDT)
John Phillips
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Lenoir City, TN USA
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comments: It is nice to "meet" someone that is not afraid to share their love of Jesus Christ with other. Keep up the good work. "Till we meet on the other side."
date: Friday, July 10, 1998 at 21:38:14 (CDT)
Jack
surfe@usa.net
GO, Brazil
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comments: Hi!
date: Wednesday, July 08, 1998 at 20:52:16 (CDT)
Jim
jim@dot.at
foo, a USA
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comments: Andy Smells Funny!
date: Wednesday, July 08, 1998 at 00:21:57 (CDT)
Duane C. Olcsvary
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Hixson, TN USA
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date: Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 14:09:01 (CDT)
Jerry Lopez
jlopez-auburndale@worldnet.att.net
Auburndale, FL USA
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comments: Boot Camp - Great Lakes Co. 152 Mar. 1962
Commissary Store Allowance , Pearl Harbor/ Barbers Point 1962 - 1963
Joint Task Force 8.3.9 USNS Point Barrow , 1964 TAD
USS Yonoguska YTM 195 Pearl Harbor 1963-1964
USS Magoffin APA 199 1964-1965

would like to hear from anyone from back in those
days and duty stations.
date: Friday, July 03, 1998 at 21:40:58 (CDT)
DAVID F. BRACKEN
AOR7@WEBTV.NET
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ USA
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comments: I WAS ABOARD THE USS ROANOKE AOR-7 82-85. I WAS A HULL TECNICIAN (HT) I ENJOYED SERVING ON HER. I ALSO MISS MY FRIENDS ESPECIALY DEAN HANSEN SECOND CLASS ENGINEMAN.WE USE TO WRITE EACH OTHER BUT WE LOST CONTACT.I HAD ON BOARD & ALL THE FUN WE HAD. ANY MEMBER OF THE ROANOKE THAT RMEMBERS ME FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME. TO ALL MEMBERS THAT HAD SERVED ON THE USS ROANOKE HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE FOURTH OF JULY.
date: Friday, July 03, 1998 at 09:14:08 (CDT)
DAVID F. BRACKEN
AOR7@WEBTV.NET
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ USA
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comments: I TO WAS ABOARD THE USS ROANOKE AOR-7 82-85. I ENJOYED SERVING ON HER. I WAS A HULL TECHNICIAN (HT)
date: Friday, July 03, 1998 at 08:40:13 (CDT)
Jerry McWaters
mcwaters@erols.com
Powhatan, Va. USA
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comments: USS YOSEMITE AD-19 1968-1969 R-2 Division. Newport, R.I. If anyone was on the YOYO email me about the Reunion this year July 15, 1998 also the Yosemite Association. My First Class was Kenneth Hoot. Thanks
date: Sunday, June 21, 1998 at 18:51:00 (CDT)
Jerry Oldaker
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Hebron, OH USA
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comments: I served in the N avy with a person of the same name. Cristobal Harbor Defense Unit in the late 50's. Was hoping you were him. He had a small dog named SNUFFY. Thanks, jerry
date: Saturday, June 20, 1998 at 14:00:54 (CDT)
Vickie Bartell
vbartell@centuryinter.net
Hardy, AR USA
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comments: Nice visit
date: Monday, May 25, 1998 at 16:11:53 (CDT)
DEAN N HANSEN
FARGO, ND USA
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comments: WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS ANY REUNIONS SO I COULD PROBABLY SEE SOME OF THE PERSONAL THAT I WAS STATIONED WITH.
I WAS AN ENGINEMAN SECOND CLASS ONBOARD FROM 1984-1988
date: Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 16:24:55 (CDT)
Ed Binstock, LT. SC, USNR,ret
Newport, or USA
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comments: I was disbursing officer on the LaSalle . My add.
P.O box 2265
Newport OR 97365
date: Sunday, May 10, 1998 at 13:51:44 (CDT)
KATIE C. CALLAWAY
jhawk@ptialaska.net
KODIAK, AK USA
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comments: I visited you and your wife last year while visiting with friends (Bruce & Sally Pieper) in Decatur, AL. I remember you showing me your web site, and have at visited on my own. It's great! Tell the Pieper's I said, "Hello". Glad to have met you and Dixie.

God bless,

KATIE C. CALLAWAY, YN2, USCG
Kodiak, Alaska
date: Sunday, May 03, 1998 at 00:15:36 (CDT)
Don Davis
ddavis@pop.cnusd.k12.ca.us
Corona, Ca USA
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comments: I served on the roanoke from 81 to 84 as an EM3 been trying to find some old shipmate of mine that served during that time. I had a good time there wouldn't admit at the time though. All you old salts out there e- mail me.
date: Friday, May 01, 1998 at 12:29:16 (CDT)
Bobby Strozier
bstrozier@centuryinter.net
Trout, La USA
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comments: Just searching for old shipmates aboard the USS Suprise PG97
date: Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 15:08:46 (CDT)
John Colony
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Oroville, Ca USA
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comments: Mr Anderson I was surprised to find your web page, I was that young HM3 that reported to the nucleus crew of the USS Roanoke in January 1976. I was sad to hear the Roanoke is no longer in commission, serving on her was the happiest time I think I had in the navy. Take care
date: Friday, April 24, 1998 at 21:14:39 (CDT)
Mark Anderosn
markorpat@aol.com
San Jose, CA USA
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comments: I served on the USS Roanoke as a MM3 in A Gang from Jan 77 to July 80 and I looking for some old shipmates, I have found a few. My other E-Mail is bulletmaker@lycosemail.com please writ me you know some one. God Bless.
date: Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 10:34:14 (CDT)
John M. Clubine BM-1
mclubine@nemonet.com
Hannibal, Mo USA
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comments: I was stationed aboard the USS Roanoke AOR-7 from 1984 to 1988. I would be very interested to contact some of the best friends I have ever made that were aboard that the best "FAST ATTACK" oiler in the fleet. If you could give me any help it would be greatly appreiciated. I'm still new to this on-line stuff. Please e-mail me if you have any suggestions on how to contact old shipmates.
date: Monday, April 13, 1998 at 10:07:43 (CDT)
Aaron McLemore
lamclemore@tva.gov
Athens, AL USA
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comments: Besides being an old fellow shipmate onboard the "Seattle" (70-73) and also working together at BFN, it's a small world.
date: Friday, April 10, 1998 at 07:31:28 (CDT)
albert w Seguin DCC USN RET
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NoNo. Providence , RI USA
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comments: Enjoyed your home page very much
date: Monday, March 30, 1998 at 07:44:08 (CST)
Rob Martin
R2Martin@juno.com
Derby, Ks USA
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comments: I also served aboard Seattle under Capts Mauldin, Snyder, and Belechek during the late 70's. I left the ship in the Brooklyn Yards after two Med cruises and numerous operations in the North Atlantic and Mid-atlantic area
I was alos the work center supervisor for the D. C. shop, that was handy seeing that I was an HT. Now Days I am a Senior Engineer with a major aircraft maker (sorry can say which) While I served aboard Seattle, My wife
was the Ombudsman for the command and the Service Group. Please feel free to give my e-mail address to our shipmates. Thanks for the page!


date: Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 23:06:33 (CST)
Shannon Christmas
slchristmas@juno.com
Mt.Vernon, IN USA
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comments: I found your page interesting as my fiance is now on board the USS Seattle. He arrived Dec. 26, 1997 and has spent the past six months on a Mediterranean Deployment. He is to arrive back in the homeport of Leonardo, New Jersey on April 1. He has spent the past 5 months in the Persian Gulf so I am very happy he is now getting away from the Iraq problem. I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed looking at all of the Seattle pages from past crew members.
date: Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 10:17:34 (CST)
Chuck Westbrook
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Evansville, In. USA
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comments: Served aboard the tortuga for almost four years. Former shipmates please contact me.
EX MM/2.


From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. VII

A group of desert coral islets -- 60 miles west of Key West, Fla. -- which were discovered in 1513 by Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon. In 1861, the United States government completed Fort Jefferson on Garden Key, and this bastion remained in Union hands throughout the Civil War. It later was used as a prison until abandoned in 1874. During the 1880's, the Navy established a base at Tortuga; and subsequently set up a coaling and a wireless station there as well. During World War I, a seaplane base was established on the islet; but it was abandoned soon thereafter.

(LSD-26: dp. 4,490; b. 72'2", dr. 18'0"; s. 15.4 k.; cpl. 326; a. 1 5", 12 40mm.; cl. Casa Grande)

Tortuga (LSD-26) was laid down on 16 October 1944 by the Boston Navy Yard, launched on 21 January 1945; sponsored by Mrs. George D. Payne, and commissioned on 8 June 1945, Lt. Comdr. Raymond G. Brown, USNR, in command.

Commissioned during the final phase of World War II, Tortuga conducted shakedown in the Virginia capes area and was at Colon, Canal Zone, en route to the Pacific combat area on 15 August 1945 when she received news of Japan's surrender. The dock landing ship soon proceeded to Buckner Bay, Okinawa, and subsequently operated in Korean and Chinese waters repairing small craft and serving in the mobile support unit attached to Amphibious Forces, Pacific Fleet. Operating initially out of Jinsen (now Inchon), Korea Tortuga subsequently conducted her support missions out of Tsingtao, Taku, and Shanghai, China, Hong Kong; and Yokosuka, Japan. In the spring of 1947, the ship returned to the west coast of the United States via Guam and Pearl Harbor, and was decommissioned and placed in reserve at San Diego on 18 August 1947.

Following the communist invasion of South Korea in the summer of 1950, Tortuga was recommissioned on 15 September 1950, Comdr. Elof W. Hermanson in command. Reactivated in response to the Navy's need for amphibious ships created by the war in Korea, the landing ship dock underwent an abbreviated refitting and shakedown before she sailed for Japan on 29 December. Proceeding via Pearl Harbor and Eniwetok she arrived at Sasebo on 3 February 1951. Tortuga participated in a feint landing which preceded the operation mounted to recapture the strategic port of Inchon.

About this time, intelligence reports indicated that the Chinese communists might take advantage of American preoccupation with the war in Korea by mounting an invasion, across the Taiwan Strait, of Nationalist-held Formosa. American strategists felt that, in such an endeavor, the Chinese would utilize many seagoing junks since, in operations off Korea, vessels of this type had proven to be almost unsinkable. Accordingly, Tortuga raised eight 60-foot junks from the depths of Inchon harbor and transported them to Yokosuka to be studied to determine what ordnance would be most effective against them.

Tortuga remained in the Far East through 1952 for two more Korean deployments. During the first, the landing ship provided support services at Inchon; and, in the second, she took part in the massive amphibious feint at Kojo, North Korea, from 13 to 16 October 1952, and in operations off Wonsan, supporting minecraft in November and December. During 1953, Tortuga participated in the Korean prisoner-of-war exchange after the Panmunjom Armistice and also conducted landing exercises and maneuvers in the Far East and off the west coast of the United States.

Tortuga was deployed to the Western Pacific (WestPac) again in 1954. The signing of the Geneva accords which ended the flghting between the French and Viet Minh resulted in the creation of two Vietnams -- north and south. The former was to be in communist hands; the latter was to be governed by non-communist leaders. Diverted to Haiphong from Yokosuka, Tortuga arrived at her destination on 21 August 1954 to take part in the massive evacuation of French nationals, in Operation "Passage to Freedom," as well as the moving of Vietnamese refugees who chose not to live in the north under communist domination. The landing ship conducted four round trips from Haiphong in the north to Tourane (now Danang), Saigon, and Nha Trang in the south, before she returned to Yokosuka on 4 October. For the remainder of the year, she conducted minesweeper support operations in Korean waters.

During the 14 years from 1955 to 1969, Tortuga would remain employed in a regular schedule of deployments to WestPac. She was based at San Diego until 30 June 1966, when her home port was changed to Long Beach. In between deployments -- which included exercises and equipment lifts and labors to help maintain the 7th Fleet's readiness -- Tortuga conducted local operations out of west coast ports and underwent progressive modifications during regular availabilities.

As American involvement in Southeast Asia deepened during the latter half of the 1960's, Tortuga's deployment schedule accordingly reflected her role in the buildup of Allied strength to attempt to check communist domination of Southeast Asia. On 4 August 1964, North Vietnamese torpedo boats attacked Maddox (DD-7311 and Turner Joy (DD-951) in the Gulf of Tonkin. As a direct result, the United States took ever-increasing steps to aid the South Vietnamese government in its attempt to combat Viet Cong insurgent activity within its borders. Within a few years, American involvement had been broadened from one of advising Vietnamese troops to the actual commitment of massive land, sea, and air forces. Soon after receiving word of the Tonkin Gulf incident, Tortuga -- combat-loaded -- got underway from Buckner Bay. She remained underway in the South China Sea from 6 August to 19 September before returning to Subic Bay.

For the remainder of the year 1964, Tortuga operated out of Yokosuka and conducted troop and eauipment lifts between Japan and Okinawa until she headed home and arrived back at San Diego on 18 December. In February 1965, the landing ship proceeded to Camp Pendleton, Calif., to participate in Exercise "Silver Lance," the largest peacetime landing exercise ever held. In June, she commenced a WestPac deployment. She proceeded to Buckner Bay and Danang and, after operating in the Orient through the early summer, returned to Long Beach in late August 1965. She subsequently conducted a lift to Okinawa before she returned to San Diego for refresher training.

Tortuga sailed for Vietnamese waters on 1 March 1966, arrived at Vung Tau on 18 April, and relieved Belle Grove (LSD-2) as support ship for "Game Warden" -- the Navy's operation designed to interdict the flow of communist supplies along the coastlines of South Vietnam. Initially, Tortuga operated in the Rung Sat special zone between Saigon and Vung Tau helping to guard the entrance to the shipping channels snaking through Viet Cong territory to the capital city.

Tortuga shifted to the Mekong Delta region on 12 June to serve as a floating base for the Navy's fast PBR's of TF 116 and for a detachment of Army Bell UH-1B Huey helicopter gunships. The PBR's attached to River Patrol Squadron 512, were small yet relatively heavily armed craft. Each mounted a .60-caliber machine gun forward and an "over-and-under" combination mount of one .50-caliber machine gun mounted over an 81-millimeter mortar aft. The helicopters, too, were relatively heavily armed, packing a "punch" of rockets of varying sizes and up to six machine guns. Initially, the helicopters were Army "choppers" from the 145th Aviation Detachment. However, by the end of Tortuga's tour, they were Navy aircraft from Task Force "Sea Wolf." Together, the PBR's and Hueys conducted their patrols and forays into the verdant jungle waterways, the PBR's knifing through the muddy sandy-colored waterways while the helicopters flew close cover above.

Occasionally, the hard-hitting teams would strike "pay-dirt," by capturing enemy munitions. On one occassion, on 12 June at the mouth of the Co Chien River, Tortuga's PBR's participated in the capture of a large stock of guns and munitions captured from a damaged communist trawler which had been forced aground and set afire.

During her support operations with the riverine assault groups, Tortuga received a number of distinguished visitors ranging from General William C. Westmoreland, Commander, Military Assistance Group, Rear Admiral N. G. Ward, Commanding Naval Forces Vietnam; as well as United States Ambassador to South Vietnam Henry Cabot Lodge; and news commentator Chet Huntley, who brought with him an NBC camera team to record a news story on Tortuga's river patrol base activities.

Her deployment completed in the summer of 1966 Tortuga got underway on 30 August and steamed via Japan to the west coast. She arrived at San Diego on 7 November for leave, upkeep, and overhaul. The refit lasted through April of 1967, modernizing the ship and preparing her for another WestPac deployment. Following a period of refresher training and amphibious exercises, Tortuga sailed on 21 July 1967 from San Diego and arrived, via Hawaii, Guam, and the Philippines, at Danang on 5 September.

Upon arrival, Tortuga relieved Monticello (LSD-34) with Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) "Bravo" and operated with that unit into the fall of 1967. She took part in Operations "Fortress Sentry" and "Formation Leader," before her detachment from ARG "B" on 9 November. Subsequently, Tortuga loaded a cargo of disabled or damaged CH-46 helicopters for transport from Danang to Okinawa, where the "choppers" were repaired for further service. For the remainder of the year, from 3 to 31 December, Tortuga conducted cargo lifts from Japanese ports to Vietnam and vice-versa.

Tortuga then returned to the west coast -- via Yokosuka, Buckner Bay, Subic Bay, Hong Kong, and Pearl Harbor -- and arrived at Long Beach on 9 March 1968. For the remainder of the year, the landing ship conducted exercises and local operations out of Long Beach until again deploying to WestPac in February 1969. On 17 February, while en route to Yokosuka, Tortuga conducted her first underway refuelingwith Cook (LPR-130) -- receiving 31,000 gallons of Navy Special Fuel Oil (NSFO). Upon arrival at Yokosuka, Tortuga's in-port time was extended to allow the on-loading of a complete destroyer radar system for transport to Subic Bay. Underway on 11 March with her special cargo, the landing ship soon reached Subic Bay, unloaded, and proceeded for Kaohsiung, Taiwan, en route to South Vietnam.

On the last leg of her Vietnam-bound voyage, Tortuga instituted a stepped-up shipboard defense program consisting of daily general quarters drills, exercising especially with the ship's guns and in damage control problems -- for the ship had received intelligence reports that a Viet Cong rocket attack was expected to coincide with her arrival at Danang. When paraflares were sighted on the horizon at 0200 on 14 March, Tortuga knew that she had arrived at her destination and went to general quarters. The expected attack failed to materialize, though, and Tortuga unloaded her cargo unmolested but at piers which, only the day before, had been rocketed by the Viet Cong. When the offloading was completed, Tortuga shifted her berth far away from most of the shipping in the harbor. There boat crews bent to the task of loading old ammunition on the ship. Meanwhile, one boat crew, composed of one officer and five enlisted men, armed with rifles and Thompson submachine guns, kept a constant vigil in an LCVP which circled the ship at a distance of 60-70 yards. Periodically, at odd intervals, the boat's crew would drop percussion grenades in the water in an effort calculated to discourage enemy frogmen. When the task was completed, the ship got underway for the Philippines.

Reaching Subic Bay after an uneventful passage, the ship unloaded the explosives and soon received orders to transport a much-needed suction dredge up the Saigon River to Nha Be, through territory largely controlled by the Viet Cong. At Tan My, Tortuga embarked the dredge and a warping tug and got underway. During the transit of the Saigon River, the landing ship stood to general quarters, keeping a sharp eye for enemy attempts to impede the progress of the ship. The enemy failed to appear, however, and Tortuga, her dredge, and her tug arrived at Nha Be soon thereafter.

From 5 to 20 May, Tortuga participated in "Daring Rebel," an operation mounted to seek out and destroy Viet Cong rest camps on Barrier Island, 15 miles south of Danang. Joining Duluth (LSD-6), Winston (LKA-97), and Okinawa (LPH-3), Tortuga closed the beachhead, while White River (LSMR-536) stood offshore to provide initial bombardment. When White River launched a heavy rocket barrage shoreward, "Daring Rebel" got underway. Landing craft splashed ashore while troop-carrying helicopters quickly airlifted troops ashore in the vertical envelopment phase of the operation. For the next two weeks, Tortuga served as primary control ship for the operation which located and destroyed caches of food and ammunition and Viet Cong rest camps.

The landing ship again served as primary control ship (PCS) in Danang harbor during "Gallant Leader," a follow-up to "Daring Rebel." Relieved by Duluth on 23 May, Tortuga set sail soon thereafter for Buckner Bay and simulated combat landings during exercises with Assault Craft Unit 1 in late June. In July, Tortuga transported the first increment of marines and their equipment for "Keystone Eagle," from Cua Vet, South Vietnam, to White Beach, Okinawa, before returning up the Saigon River to Nha Be with a load of palletized cargo.

Subsequently supporting Operation "Sea Float," delivering two pontoons and 32 pallets of ammunition from Nah Be to Tan My, Tortuga onloaded men and equipment from "Charlie" Battery, 1st Light Antiaircraft Missile Battalion (LAAM), First Marine Air Wing, at Danang harbor for transport to the west coast of the United States. In this last operation, the second increment of "Keystone Eagle," Tortuga headed "stateside" for the last time, and arrived at Seal Beach, Calif. on 12 September 1969, unloading the 58 Hawk missiles of the 1st LAAM Battalion, USMC, and then proceeding to the Long Beach Naval Shipyard.

Tortuga disembarked her marines and proceeded to pier 7 where she was moored outboard of Carter Hall (LSD-3). On 3 January 1970, Tortuga got underway for the Inactivation Facility at Mare Island, where she was decommissioned on 26 January 1970. Transferred to the temporary custody of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) on 6 October 1970, the ship was berthed at Suisun Bay, Calif., where she was later placed in permanent custody of MARAD on 1 September 1971. She was carried on the Navy list into 1977. Her name then disappeared from the list.

Tortuga was awarded five engagement stars for her Korean War service and eight for service off Vietnam .

date: Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 08:17:24 (CST)
Mike Welch
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Santa Clarita, Ca. USA
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TAD USS RENTZ (FFG- 46) 86-China trip
date: Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 15:07:40 (CST)
Scott Ellis Certain
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Madison, AL USA
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comments: How's it going Andy?? Remember the guys at the Ferry??
Been wondering how you were doing.
Scott Certain
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date: Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 14:47:12 (CST)
Jim Gross
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comments: Served onboard the U.S.S. Roanoke AOR-7 from 1987-1990
date: Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 18:33:14 (CST)
Ellen Robinson
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date: Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 17:21:43 (CST)
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date: Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 11:25:20 (CST)
Rich Hull
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MI USA
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comments: I served on the U.S.S. Wabash from 83-86 as a BT3.
I'm looking for snipes or any one else who served
on the Wabash during that time.
Thanks

date: Tuesday, March 03, 1998 at 12:06:53 (CST)
Pastor Patrick Dillon
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Kelso, WWwa USA
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comments: I have been a pastor for 23 years and a minister for 25 years
I am also a vet. I was in the Air force. I received the
Air Accomandation metal, Unit of Citation metal, Vet Nam Campain
metal, and the Presidential metal.
I enjoyed your web page and I'll return to it many times.
I am licensed by the Church of God of Prophecy. they have a
nice web page. I am new to the net and I can't remember the
e-mail address. I'll leave it with you the next time I
log in.
Have a nice day!
Pat
date: Friday, February 20, 1998 at 20:20:55 (CST)
william lewis
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long beach , ca USA
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comments: i was on the fort snelling LSD-30 from 1962 to 1965. i retired as a gmg1 in 1981.
date: Wednesday, February 11, 1998 at 21:09:20 (CST)
Jay Bachelor
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Cleveland, Tn USA
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comments: I served in the USS Northampton From Jan 64 to Jan 70 in
E Div as an electrician. I remember Andy and his leaving the ship. I was still there when they decommissioned the ship. They offered me the decom pennant but it was too sad a day for me to go and get it. I hated to see the old girl go. She was a big part of my life for 6 grest years.
date: Friday, January 23, 1998 at 07:15:53 (CST)
Brian and Elizabeth Pettaway
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FAYETTVILLE , NC USA
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comments: WE LOVE ALL WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY. FROM A NAVY BRAT AND AN ARMY BRAT.

date: Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 18:37:20 (CST)
Gene Stankus
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Apollo, Pa USA
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comments: My friend served on the USS HIGBEE.His name is John Steele, he is looking for Stephen C.Boyer.I believe they served together in the mid 70's on the Higbee.
date: Wednesday, January 07, 1998 at 19:39:09 (CST)
Ron Pitts MM2 AOE3
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Boston, MA USA
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comments: Served under LCDR andy in Seattle M div.
Busiest ship in Servron6, also the most collision resistant
(ask the USS Bordelon) Top Runner Award in fleet x '75.
Seattle Super Service Snipe
Feel free to contact.
date: Wednesday, January 07, 1998 at 16:16:54 (CST)
Dick Lotts
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Jacksonville, FL USA
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comments: Praise God for your witness for His saving grace, Andy. I am a missionary to the Navy. We founded and operate L.I.F.E. Military Ministries, Inc. in Mayport, FL. I was surfing the net looking for information regarding any reunion or association of sailors that formerly served with me aboard the USS Annaplois (AGMR1) during the period of 1968-1969. Keep up the testimony of God's work in your life and I'll visit you again soon.
date: Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 13:52:30 (CST)
Bill Chaltry
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USA
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comments: I was looking for a different Andy Anderson, but enjoyed reviewing your page. Thank you.
date: Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 11:56:13 (CST)
Larry Stefanovich
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Lake Geneva , Wi USA
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comments: I was told I could get Info on the book "THe Coast Guard at War" From you? If so Would You e-mail it to me? Thank You.Larry Stefanovich Ex-BM2 U S Coast Guard 1955-1959.Also Am President of CG Sea Veterans.
date: Saturday, December 20, 1997 at 09:04:43 (CST)
Phyllis Ness
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Huntington, IN USA
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comments: I was just looking around the web for a place for my husband BMCR Donald F. Ness, Sr to join the Chief's Club so we could find out what happened to some of the people from the Fort Wayne Reserve Center. We were at the South Bend Center Saturday Dec. 13 to see Chief Mitchell and Petty officers Edwards and Shaeffer retire. Your name is the name of a Master Chief that was in Fort Wayne. Must be a coincidence.
date: Sunday, December 14, 1997 at 09:04:55 (CST)
John Woodward
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Brasov, Romania
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comments: Missionaries serving our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
date: Friday, December 12, 1997 at 12:23:46 (CST)
Jeffrey Walther
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San Jose, CA USA
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comments: I was searching the internet to see if my old ship, the USS Roanoke, had a web page. I came accross your web page and was amazed to see pictures of the ship. I am saddened to hear the ship was decommisioned. I served on board from April 83 until February 86 (too long)as an Electronic Technician. I was onboard when we ran aground coming out of Pearl Harbor and spilled 500,000 gallons of jet fuel into the harhor. We spent 6 weeks in dry dock and spent most of our West-Pack money in Hawaii. The USS Kansas City took our commitments until we could catch up to her(just in time to visit Sasbo, Japan and still win the Battle "E"). I think the crew of the USS Kansas city where mad at us. Thanks for the web page. Any Roanoke crew members feel free to email me.
date: Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 19:38:25 (CST)
JULIE EDGE
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HARDINSBURG, KY USA
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comments: GREAT WEB PAGE!
date: Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 18:32:25 (CST)
Stan Smith
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USA
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comments: Hello suprised to see that USS Roanoke would have a web page. Served aboard her as a FC2 working on CIWS from June 86 to Sept 90. Made 2 WesPacs and escorted the Conny around the horn to Philidelphia. If I could get a pictured scanned I will send you an updated picture of the Polar Express if you are interested. Served with an Andy Anderson aboard the Roanoke, but he was a striker for FC. Nice webpage.
date: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 22:10:35 (CST)
Steve Pollari
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Seattle, Wa USA
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comments: My son is aboard the USS Seattle and I am trying to find out how to send him an e-mail. Sorry I am so internet ignorant.
date: Friday, December 05, 1997 at 21:27:52 (CST)
MM1 Mark W. Harbolt
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Vacaville, CA USA
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comments: I served aboard the USS SEATTLE from 12-74 to 7-79. I left the ship as 'work center supervisor emo2'.
Making contact with fellow shipmates (?) has been a long time goal.
Look forward to your response.


Mark W. Harbolt
MM1
date: Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 21:51:25 (CST)
MM1 Mark W. Harbolt
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Vacaville, CA USA
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comments: I served aboard the USS SEATTLE from 12-74 to 7-79. I left the ship as 'work center supervisor emo2'.
Making contact with fellow shipmates (?) has been a long time goal.
Look forward to your response.


Mark W. Harbolt
MM1
date: Thursday, December 04, 1997 at 21:48:05 (CST)
LT Tom Curry, USN (Ret)
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Bremerton, WWA USA
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comments: Served on USS NORTHAMPTON (CC-1) from Jan 63 to Sep 64 as a
YN3 in Operations.
date: Wednesday, November 26, 1997 at 23:49:51 (CST)
richard e. zeutschel
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new orleans, la USA
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comments: served on the northampton from 4/54 to 10/55 when she was a fresh maiden. a very nice site.
date: Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 11:40:14 (CST)
Capt Alfred G Kelley Jr uSN RET
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Orange city , Fl USA
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comments: What a pleasure to see an oold shipmate on the web.Looked you up in the cruise book as a tender young ICC and rember seeing you.What a lovely web page you have and keep in touch. Al Kelley, originally from Lubec Maine and come down here to Florida winters
date: Friday, November 21, 1997 at 20:34:31 (CST)
IC2 Dennis A. Mills
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Eugene, Or USA
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comments: Mr. Anderson, I can not begin to tell you what a suprise and pleasure it is to see your name on the internet. I am a plank owner of the USS Raonoke. It was a great pleasure to serve with you. Why was the Roanoke decommishioned.
date: Thursday, November 20, 1997 at 13:00:44 (CST)
Ken Lorow
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Bellevue, OH USA
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comments: It is great to know Jesus as Lord and Savior, My brother John Lorow was On the USS Seattle, He Loved the Lord and served him on that ship. Shortly before he was going to retire he was killed in a car accident on his way to board the ship. He left a great testimony. So keep up the great work. In his service, Ken Lorow.
date: Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 22:48:26 (CST)
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driscoll@prolog.net
Hawley, PA USA
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comments: Could you tell me if this is the same ship as the
USS Roanoke CL 145??? and if not do you know where I can find info on this ship?? might have been in the 1947 Aera?? tks..
date: Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 08:24:48 (CST)
bill martin
USA
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comments: GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR MINISTRY
date: Friday, November 14, 1997 at 18:59:52 (CST)
Mark A. Anderson MM3
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San Jose, USA
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comments: Hello sir. I served on the Roanoke 1/77 to 7/80 in 'A" gang. I have looking up some old shipmats and found a few. I seen your web page and most say it sad to see the ship has been decom.
date: Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 07:43:32 (CST)
Bruce Bartz
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California, ky USA
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comments: I served in S-1 division on the La Salle from July 1969 to
April 1970. I also served on Duval County Lst 758 out of Little Creek va from Oct 1966 to July 1969. My brother served on La Salle he was an original crew member
date: Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 18:56:54 (CST)
Christopher Reece
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Atlanta, GA USA
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comments: Great page! God bless :-)

date: Friday, October 24, 1997 at 00:07:12 (CDT)
Bob Payne
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Huntsville, AL USA
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comments: GREAT Web Page, Andy!
date: Thursday, October 23, 1997 at 12:10:29 (CDT)
MM2 David MacKenzie
Crofton, MD USA
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comments: I served on USS Seattle from 1988 to 1990, made a Med IO cruise and lots of time doing REFTRA in Gitmo. Former shipmates can reach me at (301) 218-5454. Like to hear from you. 10/12/97
date: Sunday, October 12, 1997 at 03:10:09 (CDT)

David A. Sims
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Ocean Springs, MS USA
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comments: With all the dirt on the WEB it sure is nice to encounter the
freshness and patriotism of yours ----- SAAAALUTE !

Carry on ANDY !
date: Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at 23:51:36 (CDT)


Bob Smith
skipper@csinet.net
USA
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comments: Interesting to see the `newer' pictures of the Seattle since I last saw it. Served with you on the Seattle (Feb '73 - Dec '74) FTG-3 under LCDR Amend (Deck dpt), CWO McMullen (Weapons) & FTGC White.
date: Sunday, September 21, 1997 at 20:15:08 (CDT)


Barbara Horton
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Center Star, AL USA
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comments: Hi Andy!! Sure do miss you at BFN. You've got quite a page. Love it, especially music. I remember how you would always donate a bible to the Gideon's in my name at Christmas. I'll visit your site often. Take care. Barb
date: Saturday, September 20, 1997 at 17:59:24 (CDT)


Caleb Butts (Charles's son)
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Decatur, AL USA
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comments: WHERE ARE THE PICTURES OF US AROUND THE POLE? PLEASE E-MAIL ME.
date: Friday, September 19, 1997 at 17:09:00 (CDT)


Kurt E. Hartviksen
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Regina, SK Canada
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comments: Greetings Andy,
It's been awhile since I first saw your page. Was just starting seminary then, at age 55. Now, here it is two years later and the schooling is all done. A little too fast after waiting 30 years to do it. Am currently working on a building proposal for a church here in Regina. Tomorrow morning at 7am I meet with a number of other Gideons and Auxilliary for our Wed am prayer. Today my wife Ardis was distributing Nurses Testaments here in town. Designed for a Web page design course at our college and seminary. Glencairn is the Church which is hoping to put up a new building in the next year or so. Did a web page for our family as well but it needs some more work. Actually the colle/seminary (cbc/cts) server where the pages are supposed to be posted seems to be down a terrible amount lately.

Keeping telling the Good News. Be urgent in season and out of season.

date: Wednesday, September 17, 1997 at 00:47:35 (CDT)


Mike Spradlin
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Springfield, OH USA
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comments: I would like to Thank God for a Christian like yourself who is not afraid to share their faith in our Lord and Savior JESUS. I am a Gideon in Ohio God Bless you !
Your brother in Christ Mike Spradlin
date: Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 22:35:38 (CDT)


Dane Moore
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Merkel , TX USA
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comments: Go Gideons!!! God Bless.
date: Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 01:37:32 (CDT)


James E. Steen
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Rogersville, AL USA
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comments: Your page would be pretty good if something other than a Macintosh was used! Just kidding! I have heard serveral people say that they wished you were still working at BFN to help out on computers. I haven't been to work in about 5 months due to diabetic complications. I really enjoyed looking at your page. One of the best I've seen. James Steen
date: Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at 02:03:25 (CDT)


Louis Spilman
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Fayetteville, NC USA
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comments: Andy, I have been a Gideon for over 32 years. It is a
great and wonderfully rewarding ministry. May the Lord
bless you.
Louis
date: Friday, September 05, 1997 at 20:42:54 (CDT)


JOE MCALPIN
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DECATUR, AL USA
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comments: THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN EVER BE OF SERVICE.
date: Thursday, September 04, 1997 at 21:32:28 (CDT)


Don Duford
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Midland, Mi. USA
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comments: Hi Andy ,
I am Don Duford and I am a Gideon in Midland, Michigan. I have 2 sons and of course one wife. I have been married for 26 years. My brother and I own a small meat market In town. My oldest son is married and lives in Cleveland Tennessee. He is a liscenced minister in the Church of God (Cleveland Tennessee) My youngest son is attending Central Michigan University and wants to work in substance abbuse counsiling. My wife works for a dentist. I am in charge of scripture placement in our camp and I love it. I have many stories I could tell of what people have told me when I distribute scripture. GOD IS GOOD
date: Sunday, August 31, 1997 at 17:26:47 (CDT)


kennyEICHER
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USA
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comments: Nice page.
date: Friday, August 29, 1997 at 15:20:06 (CDT)


carol
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none, mi USA
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comments: nice resume if I were hiring...
nice web page.....
don't how zi found myself here...
have a nice day...
date: Saturday, August 23, 1997 at 12:22:56 (CDT)


Marjorie Stillwell
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Phenix City, AL USA
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comments: I found your wonderful Page searching for anyone who served on the USS Chaumont with my husband from 1936
to 1940. We are always hoping to find anyone remembering "Rebel" Stillwell. Thanks
date: Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at 07:52:59 (CDT)


Mike Morris
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St. Joseph, Mo USA
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date: Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at 17:44:18 (CDT)


TE GOODMAN
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ZACHARY, LA USA
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comments: THANKS FOR A GREAT SITE. I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. I FEEL THAT IT IS ESPECIALLY APPROPRIATE FOR THIS DAY IN TIME, AND I WISH YOU ALL THE SUCCESS IN THE WORLD WITH IT. I TOO WORKED AT TVA FOR A SHORT TIME AT BROWNS FERRY IN THE COST DEPARTMENT DURING 1988. ALSO WAS IN THE NAVY FOR 5 YEARS 3 MONTHS AND 23 DAYS BEFORE I WAS PUT OUT FOR MEDICAL REASON. I QUESS I HAVE BENT YOUR EAR LONG ENOUGH, SO WILL CLOSE BY SAYING, MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU IN YOUR ENDEAVOR.
date: Monday, August 11, 1997 at 14:38:08 (CDT)


WILLIAM LEE ,CPT,AN, USAR
SAVANNAH, GA USA
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date: Sunday, August 10, 1997 at 16:05:19 (CDT)


Sharon Gugliotta
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Raleigh, NC USA
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comments: I found your web page by exploring for information on the
USS LaSalle, my son's next Naval assignment. I will be send-
ing a copy of your article which I am sure he will enjoy.
May God be with you.
date: Thursday, August 07, 1997 at 18:26:06 (CDT)


John Shilander QM3
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USA
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comments: USS Seattle 73-75
date: Saturday, August 02, 1997 at 20:22:55 (CDT)


Carl E. Jennings
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Tucson, AZ USA
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comments: Surfed your page and enjoyed it. I was an RD3 aboard the U.S.S. Magoffin (APA-199) during 1964-1967. Looking for any shipmates if there are any still out there.
date: Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at 20:02:25 (CDT)


marc perske
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wilmington, nc7 USA
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comments: 715 red cross st. wilmington, n.c. 28401 active navy 1986-1990 presently in navy reserves as a BM3. RESPECTFULLY,
MARC P. PERSKE

date: Friday, July 18, 1997 at 19:53:24 (CDT)


TOM LEARY
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PLAINWELL, MI USA
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comments: GREAT, SERVED MY APPRENTICESHIP AT NNS SHIPYARD, LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON DON NEAL AND PERRY CHAMBERLIN WHO SERVED ON THE USS ROANOKE IN THE EARLY 50'S.
EXCELLENT SITE.

THANKS
date: Sunday, July 13, 1997 at 06:32:02 (CDT)


Steve Volkert
SJVOLKERT@AOL.COM
MERCHANTVILLE, NJ USA
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comments: This is Great! I am Gideon Brother from the Camden (NJ) Camp. Keep up the good work... Praise the Lord
date: Saturday, July 12, 1997 at 23:20:01 (CDT)


Tim Carll
tlcarll@sprynet.com
Herndon, VA USA
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comments: I need help developing sales for my services online.
I don't have a lot of money to spend but would greatly
appreciate any advice.
4th Degree Knight of Colombus, Fr. Diamond Council
Fairfax Va
date: Wednesday, July 09, 1997 at 11:42:18 (CDT)


Sam Vandergrift ICC USN RET
sdvander@earthlink.net
Pascagoula, MS USA
comments: You have one of the finest web pages I've seen with your many many links. I retired in Jan 1977 and went to work for Ingalls Shipbuilding a week later and have been here ever since, still being an IC man.
Infact for the next three weeks I will be attending school again in Norfolk (Littlecreek) for the new WSN-7 Ring Laser Gyro which we will begin installing on the new ships next year. This will be the third school
Ingalls has sent me to, WSN-2 then WSN-5(Woodland Hills CA) and now this one, something I could never get in the Navy, Gyro school! My sea service included FRONTIER AD-25, ISLE ROYALE AD-29, POINT DEFIANCE LSD-31
and MOUNT WHITNEY LCC-20; Shore Duty included FBM Training Facility Pearl, RTC Great Lakes and Navy Supply Corp Officers School Athens GA. Now I am looking forward to the day I can spend more time herer at my
computer, maybe then I will have the time to browse all the links you have posted. Nice to see Ingalls there via Litton links...Keep up the good work... TTYL Sam
date: Sunday, July 06, 1997 at 00:47:18 (CDT)


Don R. Hall
D8888rgen@aol.com
Russellville, Al USA
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date: Saturday, July 05, 1997 at 06:08:28 (CDT)


bm3 scott wilson
swils@surfair.com
ba, md USA
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comments: served onboard the polar express from jul88 to oct 90.. sure do miss her now that she is gone forever. tell me some roanoke sea stories if you can.
date: Monday, June 23, 1997 at 18:45:27 (CDT)


bm3 scott wilson
swils@surfair.com
ba, md USA
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comments: served onboard the polar express from jul88 to oct 90.. sure do miss her now that she is gone forever. tell me some roanoke sea stories if you can.
date: Monday, June 23, 1997 at 18:45:19 (CDT)


bm3 scott wilson
swils@surfair.com
ba, md USA
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comments: served onboard the polar express from jul88 to oct 90.. sure do miss her now that she is gone forever. tell me some roanoke sea stories if you can.
date: Monday, June 23, 1997 at 18:45:00 (CDT)


bm3 scott wilson
swils@surfair.com
balto, md USA
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comments: served onboard poal express forn jul 88- oct 90.. sure do miss her now that she is gone forever
date: Monday, June 23, 1997 at 18:42:12 (CDT)


Ray Chateauneuf
Ray_Chateauneuf@hmco.com
Lowell, MA USA
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comments: Was doing some searches and found your site. I was on the
Fort Snelling in 1960. As I recall, tho, it was LSD-32.
Believe the USS Donna was LSD-30.


date: Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 10:45:15 (CDT)


JIm Gola
jimgola@aol.com
Woodland, WA USA
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comments: Member of Gideons International.
Would love to swap some recv'd testimonies with other
members of Gideons.

date: Saturday, June 07, 1997 at 21:14:57 (CDT)


Donna Talley
dwtalley@hiwaay.net
Decatur, AL USA
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comments: I like your web site! Found the link in the Decatur Baptist Guestbook.
I tried to sign their guestbook but it wouldn't let me, I kept getting an error message
date: Wednesday, June 04, 1997 at 13:03:02 (CDT)


Tim Morningstar
tmorning@npcc.net
New Paris , IN USA
comments: From a fellow Gideon from Indiana. You have an interesting
page!

date: Sunday, June 01, 1997 at 07:36:28 (CDT)


Larry Eldredge ENCS ret.
LEldredge@aol.com
San Diegi, CA USA
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comments: Hello shipmate,
I was on the USS Sperry AS-12, Recuirting duty in Boise, Idaho. USS Coral Sea CVA-43, Pacific Missile Testing Center at Pt Mugu,and on DTV ELK RIVER IX-501. Then retired and now work at the naval station here in San diego.

date: Tuesday, May 27, 1997 at 11:00:21 (CDT)


Scott E. Gay
ESESG@AOL.COM
ANAHEIM, CA USA
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comments: Served aboard the USS Oklahoma City, ComSeventhFlt Staff,
(CLG 5), and USS Chicago (CG11), Wespac and in the Tonkin
Gulf, I'm looking for resources; to collect information
on my former commands histories and info on locating
shipmates. Any pointers would be appreciated, the US NAVY
Site lists them only as "Scrapped" and "Target", this seems
a travesty for two such fine ladies...
Fair winds and God Speed....
Scott
date: Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 19:19:15 (CDT)


Scott E. Gay
ESESG@AOL.COM
ANAHEIM, CA USA
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comments: Served aboard the USS Oklahoma City, ComSeventhFlt Staff,
(CLG 5), and USS Chicago (CG11), Wespac and in the Tonkin
Gulf, I'm looking for resources; to collect information
on my former commands histories and info on locating
shipmates. Any pointers would be appreciated, the US NAVY
Site lists them only as "Scrapped" and "Target", this seems
a travesty for two such fine ladies...
Fair winds and God Speed....
Scott
date: Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 19:16:50 (CDT)


CW5 Randy L. Nielson
rnielson@emh4.korea.army.mil
Yongsan, South Korea
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comments: Hello

I am retireing to Huntsville in Aug.

Could you recommend a section of the city to search for buying or renting. I will be working at Readstone. I have a son who is desperate to play football and wishes to know when the local training starts. Your assistance would be apprechiated.
date: Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at 10:09:05 (CDT)


James E Tipton
jimpeg@nh.ultranet.com
hampton, nh USA
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comments: You forgot to mention in your resume that you were the money slot monitor for the Chestnut St. parking garage. and your favorite car is a Volvo and you are a master Shopsmith operator (ret.) Drop me a line JET
date: Saturday, May 17, 1997 at 01:45:12 (CDT)


FREUDIAN FERNANDEZ
fernan76@aol.com
Virginia Beach, Va USA
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comments: shipmate,

enjoyed surfing your web. great web sir. i was aboard the
USS Roanoke (AOR7), homeported then in alameda, ca. 1980
to 81. was a great ship. the ship is still active and is
homeported in everett, wa.

freudian
date: Thursday, May 15, 1997 at 12:42:58 (CDT)


Louis Ebel
LEbel46945
Charleston, SC USA
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comments: Served on the U.S.S. LSM(R) 505 during world War II - the R stands for Rocket. We had ten rocket mounts that fired 2 rockets (the size of a 5 inch shell). We were able to send out 20 rockets at one time. The ship was built for the Invasion of the mainland of Japan, however, we never got to use it. Thank God. Got discharged from the Navy March 1946 as a Yeoman 1st class. Belong to the Naval Institute and the Naval Memorial. Check outthe Navy Memorial, WWW.lonesailor.org. If you don't belong, please join - I am an ambassador for the Museum and a Plank Owner. Take care. Lou
date: Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at 18:06:23 (CDT)


David A. Hall
DHallUSN@aol.com
Va. Beach, VA USA
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comments: My name is Dave Hall, and I was on the Northampton from Oct 63 until Late 1966. I was a EMFN and EM3. I reenlisted on Northampton and went to EM"B" School. I ended up with 26 yearts and retired in 1988 as a Senior Chief Electricians' Mate. I think I remember you from those days, I seems like you were tall and slender. Some of the names I remember from those days, are IC2 Strickland, EM2 Kirkland, EM1 or Chief DeHart and many others, If we were "shipmates", I'd love to hear from you. Great looking page, enjoyed the photos.
date: Saturday, May 03, 1997 at 19:12:02 (CDT)


Mary Rasberry
razzz@linknet.net
Quitman, LA USA
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comments: Andy - enjoyed reading about you on your homepage. I, too, am retired and thoroughly enjoy the retired life.
date: Monday, April 28, 1997 at 08:29:23 (CDT)


DWIGHT E. "SKIP" McINTOSH
USER 591541@AOL.COM
LEVANT, ME USA
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comments: WAS ON LST 983 USS MIDDLESEX CTY IN 1966-68, THEN TO
VIET NAM RIVER DIV 574, 1968-69.

date: Sunday, April 27, 1997 at 16:47:57 (CDT)


Mary
Mkc756
Toledo, OH USA
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comments: My son-in-law was a member of the crew of the Roanoke in Bremerton, WA at the time it was decommissioned(1995). He love being on the "Polar Express"-he's now in Mayport, FL on the Spruance.

date: Saturday, April 26, 1997 at 21:48:13 (CDT)


Jon Covey
jcovey@nebnet.net
Maywood, ne USA
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comments: Andy, signed your book some time back, but see you have changed
to another. Found some info on the USS WABASH, plus the info
you sent me. Was thinking it would be nice to try and find some
of the guys off the WABASH. I was and ETR3 on board the ship
from March of 1973 to February 1976, when I got my discharge
from the Navy. Would like to hear from anyone on the WABASH
Cannonball during this time or any other. Can e-mail to my
address and I usually check it every day. Thanks for the time
and keep up the good work on your home page.
date: Sunday, April 20, 1997 at 03:00:01 (CDT)

Justin Ishbia
jishbia@umich.edu
Ann Arbor, MI USA
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comments: I am doing a research project on Veterans of the Navy.
I would like to ask you some questions if you are available.
Thank you very much
Justin Ishbia
date: Sunday, March 16, 1997 at 21:08:08 (CST)


MIKE DC2
MN USA
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comments: PLANKOWNER USS SEATTLE AOE3
date: Thursday, March 06, 1997 at 20:20:35 (CST)


Al White
aewhite@hiwaay.net
Athens, Al USA
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comments: Good luck pal
date: Sunday, February 16, 1997 at 17:28:08 (CST)


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