| Name: | James "Chris" Briggs MM1/SS | Email: | jamesjcbriggs@aol.com |
| City: | Aztec | State: | New Mexico |
| Qual boat: | Simon Bolivar - 641 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Great site. Thinking of joining.
Also served L. Mendel Rivers SSN 686 |
| | Message 722 - Posted 2/15/2008 |
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| Name: | STS1(SS) Timothy R. Adkins | Email: | tadkins637@aol.com |
| City: | Mclean | State: | Virginia |
| Qual boat: | Billfish - 676 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Submariner Once! Subamariner Twice! Jumpin Jupiter "Jesus CHRIST" WE GO UP AND WE GO DOWN; WE DON'T EVEN 'BLANK' AROUND; DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!
AS you can see my subarine days goes very deep! So any one that have ever share any underway time with me on the USS 676, USS Sunfish; or USS 691 please email me |
| | Message 720 - Posted 2/15/2008 |
| |
| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, R | Email: | veteranprograms@aol.com |
| City: | Highland | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | FANTASTIC Web Site! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about your hidden benefits and how to increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension.
http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| | Message 719 - Posted 2/11/2008 |
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| Name: | Richard Russel | Email: | drrichrussel@netscape.net |
| City: | Colorado Springs | State: | Colorado |
| Qual boat: | Puffer - 652 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Puffer, Tautog and Indianapolis from 1981 to 1992
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| | Message 717 - Posted 2/9/2008 |
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| Name: | John Shirk | Email: | johnshirk107@hotmail.com |
| City: | Hagerstown | State: | Maryland |
| Qual boat: | Alexander Hamilton - 617 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Extremely interested in talking to anyone who served on the 617 from 89 - 92. |
| | Message 715 - Posted 2/7/2008 |
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| Name: | Steven Finkler | Email: | bladestall44@yahoo.com |
| City: | Las Vegas | State: | Nevada |
| Qual boat: | Shark - 591 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Served on USS Shark SSN-591 from 09/84 to 06/89 as a sonar tech. I did 2 runs to South America, 1 Med run, 1 Westlant. |
| | Message 714 - Posted 2/4/2008 |
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| Name: | Burrell Sims | Email: | bcliffs@msn.com |
| City: | Hillsboro | State: | Oregon |
| Qual boat: | John Marshall - 611 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | IC3
served fm. 73 to 76 |
| | Message 712 - Posted 2/3/2008 |
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| Name: | Allan M Kilpatrick | Email: | rral1@yahoo.com |
| City: | Cathedral City | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Cusk - 348 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | MM3 on Cusk 348 1963 1966 |
| | Message 711 - Posted 2/3/2008 |
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| Name: | Schmitz, Matthew (Jerry) | Email: | McshSS566@optonlinenet.net |
| City: | Wallkill, NY 12589-4606 | State: | New York |
| Qual boat: | Trout - 566 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Pride Runs Deep Once a SUBVET always a SUBVET. "Remember our Brothers on ETERNAL PATROL." |
| | Message 710 - Posted 1/29/2008 |
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| Name: | Roger Huff | Email: | roger1548@hotmail.com |
| City: | Elma | State: | New York |
| Qual boat: | Andrew Jackson - 619 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Great site, considering membership |
| | Message 709 - Posted 1/28/2008 |
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| Name: | George Arnold | Email: | seafox@kc.rr.com |
| City: | Shawnee | State: | Kansas |
| Qual boat: | Sea Fox - 402 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | I just finished going through the Guest Book looking for SubVets in our area interested in joining the Topeka-Jefferson City Base. Also, looking for any former Sea Fox crew members to acquait them with the Sea Fox Association. If intersted in either, please contact me. If you live anywhere in MO or KS, let me know and I'll hook you up with the nearest base.
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| | Message 708 - Posted 1/24/2008 |
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| Name: | Ken Florey | Email: | kdflorey@aol.com |
| City: | Redmond | State: | Oregon |
| Qual boat: | Sea Owl - 405 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Just checking the website. Very nicely done. See a lot of the old crew especially from the 631. Aways looking to reconnect with old shipmates. Jim Spears off the 405 is about the only old buddy I haven't found. He was Charleston, SC of anyone knows him. |
| | Message 707 - Posted 1/24/2008 |
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| Name: | Ricky Fisher | Email: | amamecman@aol.com |
| City: | Harrisburg | State: | North Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Henry Clay - 625 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Looking for shipmates from 625 Blue From 1981-83. Two patrols out of Holy Loch and a miserable extended refit in Kings bay. MT in the weapons Div |
| | Message 704 - Posted 1/20/2008 |
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| Name: | Timothy M. Fortune | Email: | fortunedad@cox.net |
| City: | Yorktown | State: | Virginia |
| Qual boat: | Lewis and Clark - 644 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Love the site, can't wait to become a member. YN1(SS), USN, Retired |
| | Message 702 - Posted 1/18/2008 |
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| Name: | Chris Dawson | Email: | chrisddawson@ca.rr.com |
| City: | Los Angeles | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | Great website and information. Glad it is here. |
| | Message 696 - Posted 1/15/2008 |
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| Name: | George Johnson | Email: | sirbandit1@yahoo.com |
| City: | Louisburg | State: | North Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Maryland - 738 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Served under Rusty Smith on the USS Maryland Gold. Big Head Fred on the USS Newport News was my last. Thanks USSVI for the site.
SK1(SS) |
| | Message 695 - Posted 1/14/2008 |
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| Name: | Dave Parkhurst MMC/SS/DV | Email: | dave686@comcast.net |
| City: | Monrovia | State: | Maryland |
| Qual boat: | KAMEHAMEHA - 642 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | SSBN-642 Kam Blue&Gold Crews, NPTU BALLSTON SPA S3G INSTRUCTOR
Great memories, loved the Boats |
| | Message 691 - Posted 1/11/2008 |
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| Name: | william p. wells | Email: | wwells1@gt.rr.com |
| City: | port arthur | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Pintado - 672 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Served onboard fast attack from 1979 to 1982. Seeking Mike Bartlett, Dave Hembree, or Rick Blaze. Lots of catching up to do. 409-982-5492 |
| | Message 689 - Posted 1/8/2008 |
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| Name: | Vernon D. Gillen | Email: | VetVernon@msn.com |
| City: | Marquez | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Thomas A. Edison - 610 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I was on the Gold crew from about December 1974 to January 1977. Around October of 1976, just before leaving Guam on my last patrol, I had an accident leaving me with a bad head injury. A trash can was dropped down the manovering hatch which hit me in the back of the head.
I am now having many problams dew to that accident including seizures. The Doc did not log it in my medical records so wining my VA disability is impossable. If you remember this accident then please e-mail me at vetvernon@msn.com. Thank you.
2B1-ASK1 |
| | Message 687 - Posted 1/7/2008 |
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| Name: | Bob Burgstaller | Email: | Bob.Burgstaller@fluor.com |
| City: | Travelers Rest | State: | South Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Patrick Henry - 599 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Also served on the Toro-422 and Blenny-324. First time to visit site and my join. |
| | Message 686 - Posted 1/2/2008 |
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| Name: | Tom Roe | Email: | tomroe_4@hotmail.com |
| City: | Utica | State: | Illinois |
| Qual boat: | Finback - 670 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Visiting site for the first time, brings back a lot of memories. Served on Skipjack (SSN 585) 73-75 and then Finback (SSN 670) 75-78, then LY Spear (AS 36) 79-80.
Looking to possibly join organization.
Tom Roe MM1 (SS) |
| | Message 683 - Posted 12/28/2007 |
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| Name: | Charlie White | Email: | cbarmranch@juno.com |
| City: | Robertsville | State: | Missouri |
| Qual boat: | Clamagore - 343 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Served 1967-1973 sts2(ss)on the Clamagore(ss343) Sonar Tech.Qualified on the Clam, drank my dauphins at the Packer Bar in South Phily,finished my last month on the Corporal(ss346). I remember a lot but never talked too much about those days. |
| | Message 681 - Posted 12/25/2007 |
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| Name: | Kenny Broussard | Email: | Kbrous1111@Bellsouth . net |
| City: | Baton Rouge | State: | Louisiana |
| Qual boat: | Abraham Lincoln - 602 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Just found your site fills a need i was on 602 blue crew feb 1967 till aug-1970 uss dogfish for two months , would like to hear from my crew on Lincoln |
| | Message 678 - Posted 12/23/2007 |
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| Name: | Stevens, Theodore | Email: | theodore-stevens@sbcglobal.net |
| City: | Red Bluff | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Scorpion - 589 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Was on Scorpion from Jan61-nov62. I was in A Div. Left to go to Nuc School.It was the best duty I had in the Navy. I don't mean Nuc School. |
| | Message 676 - Posted 12/19/2007 |
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| Name: | Jerry Allston | Email: | asujerry@qwest.net |
| City: | Phoenix | State: | Arizona |
| Qual boat: | James Monroe - 622 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Anybody know where I can download a diving klaxon as my ringtone???
Thanks |
| | Message 675 - Posted 12/12/2007 |
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| Name: | Bill (butterbean) Dixon | Email: | goldbow@bellsouth.net |
| City: | Cary | State: | North Carolina |
| Qual boat: | James Monroe - 622 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | I would like to encourage all Submarine Veterans, in North Carolina (and all states)in get involved with your local base. You may find this info on USSVI.ORG under "find a base" in the upper left hand corner of the screen you just came from. (((for you nukes, left is the hand your wedding ring is on, and up is toward the heavens)))) |
| | Message 674 - Posted 12/11/2007 |
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| Name: | Ken (Dick) Hogan | Email: | knphogan@harbornet.com |
| City: | Tacoma | State: | Washington |
| Qual boat: | Medregal - 480 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Inprocess of joining USSVI and a local Base.
Great web site, thanks. |
| | Message 673 - Posted 12/9/2007 |
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| Name: | Cindy Goodgion | Email: | willowlady@satx.rr.com |
| City: | San Antonio | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Sturgeon - 187 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | My grandfather,W.L.'Bull'Wright, was skipper of the Sturgeon in WWII.I grew up on his stories of her,his exec,Chester Nimitz,Jr and his friends like "Ol' Mose" who graduated at Annapolis with him.I've really enjoyed looking around this site.Thanks! |
| | Message 672 - Posted 12/2/2007 |
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| Name: | ]James (Jim) Ryland (Red Eye | Email: | jhrii@earthlink.net |
| City: | Corpus Christi | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Odax - 484 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Just visited Sea Turtle Bass meeting....Way to go guys.
Odax - 484, Clamagore - 343, Trigger -564 will join soon. |
| | Message 671 - Posted 12/1/2007 |
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| Name: | Ron Phillipi | Email: | rphillipi@centurytel.net |
| City: | Elma | State: | Washington |
| Qual boat: | Barbero - 317 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Reported aboard my first boat USS Carp, SS-338 at Pearl in 1958. Transferred to the Barbero when she and the Carp traded home ports in late '58 or early '59. Discharged in mid 1961. Great site guys, keep up the good work. |
| | Message 667 - Posted 11/24/2007 |
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| Name: | Ben Donato | Email: | benlou@att.net |
| City: | Stow | State: | Ohio |
| Qual boat: | Ling - 297 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Plankowner of the Ling.
Subvets of WWII
Holland Club
How come so many of you are not members? I urge you to join!
Pride runs deep. |
| | Message 666 - Posted 11/17/2007 |
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| Name: | KARRIE V. FREEMAN | Email: | BAKERSK4@AOL.COM |
| City: | CORAL SPRINGS | State: | Florida |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | SON ANDREW IS ON TH USS VICKSBURG C-69 ON DEPOYMENT NOW OVER SEAS. I AM VERY PROUD OF HIM. USS VICKSBURG SHOULD BE ADDED TO YOUR LIST |
| | Message 664 - Posted 11/15/2007 |
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| Name: | George P. (Jack) Williams, Jr | Email: | williagp@wfu.edu |
| City: | Winston-Salem | State: | North Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Lamprey - 372 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I was a Lt(jg) and served on the Lamprey from early 1945 to the end of the war. I was also on the de-commissioning crew. I was Asst. Torpedo & Gunnery Officer and Asst. Engineering Officer. I could find no way to add my name to your list of the crew. Perhaps this will do. |
| | Message 659 - Posted 11/12/2007 |
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| Name: | Leighton Clemons | Email: | lkclemon64@sbcglobal.net |
| City: | Raytown, | State: | Missouri |
| Qual boat: | Grenadier - 525 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I am suprised as I scrolled through the entries that no one from the Grenadier was listed. I served on the Grenadier from 1960--1962 and was transfered to the USS Atule SS 403 until my discharge in 1963. I was a EM-3 and went by the nickname "Clem". I would like to hear from any of my shipmates. |
| | Message 657 - Posted 11/11/2007 |
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| Name: | Lloyd Chadwell MM2(ss) | Email: | lchadwell@stowerscat.com |
| City: | Lafollette | State: | Tennessee |
| Qual boat: | Buffalo - 715 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Rode Buffy from 87 to 90. Truly memories and brotherhood you cant buy. |
| | Message 656 - Posted 11/6/2007 |
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| Name: | Ronald ( Robbi) Robison | Email: | robisonronald@sbcglobal.net |
| City: | Clinton | State: | Connecticutt |
| Qual boat: | Seawolf - 575 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Spent from 1960 to 1968 boring holes in the ocean and loved every min. of it. |
| | Message 647 - Posted 10/29/2007 |
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| Name: | Bill Porter | Email: | nav3m@accessus.net |
| City: | Edwards, | State: | Missouri |
| Qual boat: | Picuda - 382 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Commissioned Halibut, Permit, Greenling,
Sandlance. Made Three runs on Greenling before being transferred to Sandlance. |
| | Message 646 - Posted 10/29/2007 |
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| Name: | John Holter USN/SS Ret | Email: | FreespaceEagle@aol.com |
| City: | Lancaster | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Lewis and Clark - 644 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Qual Boat SSBN 644 Gold Crew. MS2/SS :o) |
| | Message 652 - Posted 10/29/2007 |
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| Name: | Barry Thomas Vernon | Email: | barryandchristy@peoplepc.com |
| City: | Danville | State: | Virginia |
| Qual boat: | Daniel Boone - 629 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | USS Daniel Boone (B) 70 - 73
USS Sand Lance 73 - 74
USS Richrd B. Russell 76 - 78
USS U. S. Grant (B) 78 - 80
USS Flying Fish 82 - 86
USS Oklahoma City 86 - 88
Also known to my shipmates as "BUDDHA"
Retired as MSC(SS) 1991 |
| | Message 643 - Posted 10/23/2007 |
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| Name: | Tom Potoskie USN SK2 62-66 | Email: | twpotoski@nni.com |
| City: | White Haven | State: | Pennsylvania |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Walter Cosgrove TM3, my older cousin, served on the Jallao SS368, Blue Back SS326, & Trepang SS412 from 1941-46. I would like to hear from anyone who might have served with him. He is still alive and kicking. I would also like info about 2008 reunions from any of those boats. It would be an honor to escort him to a reunion. Thank you..Tom |
| | Message 644 - Posted 10/23/2007 |
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| Name: | Mark J. Fuller | Email: | sparkymf3@yahoo.com |
| City: | sheboygan | State: | Wisconsin |
| Qual boat: | Skipjack - 585 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Served from 1972 to 1975, hope to hear from our crew that went to the Med in 1973 |
| | Message 642 - Posted 10/18/2007 |
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| Name: | Nick Radford | Email: | nickradford11@yahoo.com |
| City: | Omaha | State: | Nebraska |
| Qual boat: | Maine - 741 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Made 7 stategic patrols onboard the Maine from July 1998-October 2003.
Thank you to all of the WWII subvets, the only real submariners!! |
| | Message 640 - Posted 10/6/2007 |
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| Name: | Jim Hayes | Email: | jhayes402@yahoo.com |
| City: | Riverside | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Carbonero - 337 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Just returned from the USSVI Alaska cruise. Great time and reconnected with several shipmates. Was on Carbonero SS-337, Rock SS-274, Pomfert SS-391,Salmon SS-573 and Trieste DSV-1 |
| | Message 638 - Posted 9/24/2007 |
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| Name: | Manya Vartdal | Email: | Lindisima6@aol.com |
| City: | Ft. Myers | State: | Florida |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | My father Edmund Skorupski served on the Darter during WWII. I was showing his granddaughters the information, and telling them the stories. Thank you for this web site. My father loved being in the Navy & serving his country with his friends & crew mwmbers. |
| | Message 637 - Posted 9/15/2007 |
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| Name: | Allen Dowdy | Email: | adowdy88@msn.com |
| City: | Burlington | State: | New Jersey |
| Qual boat: | SeaLion - 315 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I bounced around Sub Squadron 12 in Key West from 1968-1970.I was on the Grenadier, Sealion and the Mackeral. I am looking for contact info for the crew of the USS MACERAL SST1 during that time. I need some info to settle a VA claim.
Good site. Thank you. |
| | Message 636 - Posted 9/13/2007 |
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| Name: | Wayne Clark | Email: | wddogger@dslextreme.com |
| City: | Fullerton | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Rasher - 269 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Plank Owner SSBN-619-B USS Andrew Jackson. Nine patrols together with my brother on AJ. FTG-1 at time of discharge. God bless all who served this nation in the "Silent Service". |
| | Message 632 - Posted 9/11/2007 |
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| Name: | DONALD TIBBITTS JR | Email: | dtibbitts@cazenoviaequipment.com |
| City: | mohawk | State: | New York |
| Qual boat: | Salmon - 573 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES SS573 SSN696 |
| | Message 631 - Posted 9/9/2007 |
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| Name: | robert shively | Email: | robert.e.shively@gm.com |
| City: | centerville | State: | Tennessee |
| Qual boat: | Finback - 670 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Howdy. Just found the website, love it!
Served in Finback '76 to '79 as part of her sonar gang, out of the old D & S piers in Norfolk. God Bless all, both here and those who have gone before us. |
| | Message 621 - Posted 9/5/2007 |
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| Name: | Jim Blaney | Email: | blaneyj@mlhs.org |
| City: | Drexel Hill | State: | Pennsylvania |
| Qual boat: | Bergall - 667 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I still remember the day that I stepped on board the Bergall, for the next 3 years I had the best "family" onboard that boat. Thank you all for the memories and funny stories that we can tell. I am proud to be a part of them, and am grateful to the men who helped make me into what I am today. |
| | Message 619 - Posted 8/31/2007 |
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| Name: | Harley Johnson | Email: | distonemnmasons@yahoo.com |
| City: | International Falls | State: | Minnesota |
| Qual boat: | Catfish - 339 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | As i looked over all the messages I see I gave wrong address. For those who know or knew me no suprise. Of all things I have done in my 71 years my time aboard the Catfish stands out as one of the best of times. We are the men who road the smoke boats. Harley [Big John] Johnson. By the way as long as our waking ups outnumber our lying down we are ok....... |
| | Message 618 - Posted 8/30/2007 |
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| Name: | Luke Harris | Email: | lharris@new.rr.com |
| City: | Green Bay | State: | Wisconsin |
| Qual boat: | Hartford - 768 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Just checkin it out! There's only 1 88 guy in my district |
| | Message 616 - Posted 8/24/2007 |
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| Name: | WILLIAM MICHAELS | Email: | william.l.michaels@us.army.mil |
| City: | KEMP | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Cusk - 348 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | WOULD APPRECIATE SOME INFO ON YOUR GROUP |
| | Message 617 - Posted 8/24/2007 |
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| Name: | Tom Good | Email: | thomasgood_43@msn.com |
| City: | Johnston | State: | Iowa |
| Qual boat: | Henry Clay - 625 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | If Jon Beatty or anyone that knows Jon reads this, tell him I'm looking for him.
Thanks |
| | Message 615 - Posted 8/24/2007 |
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| Name: | Richard R. Beauregard | Email: | beau1148@msn.com |
| City: | Johnstown | State: | Pennsylvania |
| Qual boat: | Daniel Webster - 626 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | QM2(SS)SSBN 626 Blue crew 1984-1987
SS(?)N 611 Special OPS 1988-1989\
SSN 691 1989-1990
NOW: 08-19-07 Living in Johnstown, Pa. Anyone welcome to call me(814)535-1899
Any on board that may want some photos, I Took 1000's of photos while ship's photographer on board. |
| | Message 613 - Posted 8/19/2007 |
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| Name: | Joseph Galaske | Email: | galaske9@yahoo.com |
| City: | Imperial | State: | Missouri |
| Qual boat: | Catfish - 339 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Served on Catfish from '51 to '53. was a TM3. Remember a very interesting cruise in the Bering Sea. Would love to hear from shipmates and reminisce. Probably not too many of us left. Submariners are special people. I'm going to join the USSVI. |
| | Message 603 - Posted 8/14/2007 |
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| Name: | Bud Crane | Email: | budcrane@hotmail.com |
| City: | Cherry Hill | State: | New Jersey |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I am sorry to report the passing of my uncle, Lt.jg. Harry Kaczur, Ret.USN on Aug. 5th, 2007.
He resided in San Diego, was 90 yrs old and is survived by his children Linda Kaczur Stinson, Greg Kaczur, and Pamela Bettencourt.
He served on the USS Gunnel-SS-253 (1942)under Capt McCain, was a Machinist and a Plank Owner. |
| | Message 596 - Posted 8/10/2007 |
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| Name: | Byron (Ken) Lowder | Email: | Blowder@1tex.net |
| City: | Abilene | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Grenadier - 525 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Enjoyed the visit to your site. |
| | Message 595 - Posted 8/4/2007 |
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| Name: | Strelow | Email: | strelow@earthlink.net |
| City: | SeaTac | State: | Washington |
| Qual boat: | Cabezon - 334 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | My father was a radioman on the Cabezon 334 and the SeaFox 402 near the end of WWII. Anyone have pictures of that time that may show him? He passed away 26 years ago and we don't have the photo albums he kept. Robert (Bob) Paul, from Spokane, Washington |
| | Message 593 - Posted 7/30/2007 |
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| Name: | Donald Slekis | Email: | dslekis2931@charter.net |
| City: | Woodbury | State: | Connecticutt |
| Qual boat: | Blenny - 324 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Was on the 346 Clamagore out of Charleston for a few months before transferring to Groton Submarine Base. I qualified on the USS Blenny from 1962 to Feb 1965 [EM2] Electrian main power. Like to hear from the "ole" gang. Nice Website. |
| | Message 590 - Posted 7/29/2007 |
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| Name: | Carl L. Hale | Email: | chale9@neo.rr.com |
| City: | louisville,oh | State: | Ohio |
| Qual boat: | Runner - 476 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Would like to hear from any of my old shipmates.Runner-Sea Poacher-Salmon-Angler. My prayers are with you guys that are still out there. |
| | Message 588 - Posted 7/26/2007 |
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| Name: | Richard E Buckelew | Email: | mntview@hctc.net |
| City: | Medina | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Tiru - 416 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Arrived on the Tiru in 1955 qualified in 1956 and left the Tiru in 1959 to attend Nuclear School, instructed at Windsor for l year and then commisioned the USS DACE SSN 607 in 1963. Left the Navy and joined the Air Force intelligence/CIA, retired CMS (E9) with 20 years. |
| | Message 587 - Posted 7/23/2007 |
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| Name: | Joe L. Lopez | Email: | joe_lopez72@yahoo.com |
| City: | Whitter | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Redfish - 395 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Joined USNR 1950 Activated in 1951 went to Boot Camp, New London. Sent to San Diego to join the Redfish SS395. released when Korean War was over. I was discharged in 1954. It was one of the most exciting times of my life. |
| | Message 585 - Posted 7/21/2007 |
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| Name: | James (Spade) Cooley | Email: | jecooley@eatel.net |
| City: | Prairieville | State: | Louisiana |
| Qual boat: | Trigger - 564 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Told about this site by an "ol" shipmate who is a member. After seeing most of the guestbook entries, I feel like an "ol" salt. LOL I like to tell my friends who ask about my sub days that I was on subs when they had sails. Qualified & served aboard Trigger SS564 from 1961 until April 1964 & attained the rank EM2(SS). Those were the best 4 yrs of my life and I wouldn't trade them for anything.To all who have served on subs or now serving I wish you fair winds, a following sea and deep water under your keel. God Bless you all. |
| | Message 583 - Posted 7/18/2007 |
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| Name: | Deborah Haggard | Email: | dhaggard51@yahoo.com |
| City: | Fredericksburg | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Skate - 305 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | My uncle, Robert Perigo was on the SS Skate 305 during WW11. Just wondering if there are any guys out there that were on the Skate too. |
| | Message 581 - Posted 7/15/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Deborah Haggard | Email: | dhaggard51@yahoo.com |
| City: | Fredericksburg | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Skate - 305 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | My uncle, Robert Perigo was on the SS Skate 305 during WW11. Just wondering if there are any guys out there that were on the Skate too. |
| | Message 579 - Posted 7/15/2007 |
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| Name: | Tom Baumgartner | Email: | thomas.baumgartner@iowa.gov |
| City: | Nevada | State: | Iowa |
| Qual boat: | Abraham Lincoln - 602 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Just finished with my first Placoderm Base meeting here in Iowa. It was great getting a chance to spend time with people with a shared history.
This spring, I had an opportunity to go to Russia for about 10 day. One of the highlights of the trip was getting to know a couple retired Submarine Sailors from there and just sitting around drinking vodka and telling sea stories. What a thrill.
I am not sure if any of the old Abraham Lincoln people from around 1976 ever check these postings, but if you do, it would be interesting to hear from you.
I went on to spend 20 years in the Navy and retired in 1994. I currently work for the State of Iowa where I work in Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management. |
| | Message 578 - Posted 7/14/2007 |
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| Name: | Tom Donan | Email: | tn_putterby@yahoo.com |
| City: | Treasure Island | State: | Florida |
| Qual boat: | Nathan Hale - 623 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | I have never been a guy who joined things but joining USSIV was one of the best things I have ever done.
My qual boat was the Nathan Hale(SSBN 623)(G) but because of "The needs of the Navy" should have been Ethan Allan (SSBN 608)(G) I beleive I was the first "Gold crew" to qualify on 623 but can't be sure of that. I did eventually qualify on Ethen Allan and Dace (SSN 607)and spent some time on Cavalla (AGSS 244)
I went through the guest book and saw one name that I remember. Gene(Bon-Bon) Bonas was on Nathan Hale (B). We went through new construction but lost touch after commisioning. If you know Gene ask him if he recycled all those beer cans.
After 22 years I retired in 81 and went sailing for 21 years. I enjoyed the duty on the boats but being the Capt. and sleeping with the Admiral is much nicer.
I am now in Treasure Island Fl and a member of Tang Base.
Best to all, Tom D |
| | Message 577 - Posted 7/13/2007 |
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| Name: | Glenn Gunnis | Email: | glenngunnis@yahoo.com |
| City: | Ladson | State: | South Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Stonewall Jackson - 634 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Looking for shipmates |
| | Message 576 - Posted 7/13/2007 |
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| Name: | Dale Steinke | Email: | nanadeb58@sbcglobal.net |
| City: | Chippewa Falls | State: | Wisconsin |
| Qual boat: | George Washington - 598 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | looking for shipmates from 1967-69 blue crew. |
| | Message 574 - Posted 7/2/2007 |
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| Name: | Ben Brooks | Email: | blbr3@verizon.net |
| City: | Owings Mills | State: | Maryland |
| Qual boat: | James Monroe - 622 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Just looking around. |
| | Message 571 - Posted 7/1/2007 |
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| Name: | Joel Tortoriello | Email: | navynuc68@aol.com |
| City: | Gainesville | State: | Florida |
| Qual boat: | Rhode Island - 740 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | TRIDENT PRIDE
silent fast deep deadly |
| | Message 573 - Posted 7/1/2007 |
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| Name: | Dee Tuttle | Email: | tuttled@aafes.com |
| City: | Ft. Worth | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Grouper - 214 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Rick Riter drop me a note. Lost your e-mail address I see the USSVI is having a convention in 2008 here in FT. Worth |
| | Message 567 - Posted 6/21/2007 |
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| Name: | Dan Miller | Email: | dcm@iquest.net |
| City: | Indianapolis | State: | Indiana |
| Qual boat: | Abraham Lincoln - 602 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Many great memories...also member of the commissioning crew of the USS Finback SSN671. |
| | Message 568 - Posted 6/21/2007 |
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| Name: | Ed `Mike ` Corbett | Email: | Ecorbett001@sbcglobal.net |
| City: | Sikeston | State: | Missouri |
| Qual boat: | Trutta - 421 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I`m trying to locate an `old` friend.
NJ(Joe) Haggerty. He served on the Trutta back in the `60`s.
Ed (Mike) Corbett |
| | Message 565 - Posted 6/20/2007 |
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| Name: | Jim Ferguson | Email: | jpfergie@bigsky.net |
| City: | Missoula | State: | Montana |
| Qual boat: | Volador - 490 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | 1963 to 1965 on the volador. |
| | Message 564 - Posted 6/14/2007 |
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| Name: | JIM FLAHERTY | Email: | SUNIGRNIIS@AOL.COM |
| City: | PORT ORANGE | State: | Florida |
| Qual boat: | Finback - 230 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | ENTERED SUBMARINE FORCE IN 1947.
QUALIFIED ON ALL TYPES DURING 20 YEAR CAREER ON THE BOATS.
WAS ON USS X-1 WHEN IT EXPLODED.FUN FUN.
SERVED ON SSBN 620 FROM COMMISSIONING TO DEPARTURE IN 1966.
TAKE CARE OUT THERE GUYS |
| | Message 563 - Posted 6/5/2007 |
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| Name: | Richard (Dick) McGee | Email: | dot-dick@mindspring.com |
| City: | Walnut Creek | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Wahoo - 565 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | As a reservist sent to sub school after being called to active duty in January 1952, I then reported to USS Wahoo as member of commissioning crew. Was on Wahoo for shipwyrd trials, then took her through Panama Canal and stationed at Pearl Harbor. Qualified on Wahoo. Was transfered to Squadrom office Pearl Harbor in mid 1953. Released from active duty November 1953.
I have been to several Wahoo reunions in the past few years, the latest in early may of this year (2007). Had great times with guys I hadn't seen in over fifty years.
Over the years I have become a Mechanical Engineer, licensed private pilot, and a certified SCUBA diver, but I am most proud of having been a submariner. |
| | Message 562 - Posted 6/3/2007 |
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| Name: | Harold Rutter | Email: | Halrutter@AOL.com |
| City: | Fort Mill | State: | South Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Trumpetfish - 425 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Unable to find the boat I qualified on. It was the USS Ex-U2513. We had a siser shhip the U3008. I could not find it either. Any help would be appreciated. |
| | Message 561 - Posted 6/2/2007 |
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| Name: | John Murphy | Email: | Jmurphy60@cox.net |
| City: | Las Vegas | State: | Nevada |
| Qual boat: | Bluegill - 242 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | On Bluegill 1967 til 1969 as IC3(ss) |
| | Message 559 - Posted 5/31/2007 |
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| Name: | Gerry Dougherty | Email: | GDough1111@aol.com |
| City: | New City | State: | New York |
| Qual boat: | Bashaw - 241 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Looking for Jim Singer was aboard 1962 thru 1964 Electrician |
| | Message 557 - Posted 5/19/2007 |
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| Name: | Robert Janes | Email: | orcabob@centurytel.net |
| City: | Gig Harbor | State: | Washington |
| Qual boat: | Sterlet - 392 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Looking for Chuck Bryan ETCM(SS)-last heard from on SSBN 658B-nukesville Great shipmate would surely like to locate him. |
| | Message 555 - Posted 5/12/2007 |
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| Name: | Otis Walter Sealy | Email: | walt_sealy@yahoo.com |
| City: | Rock Hill | State: | South Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Argonaut - 475 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I was informed that a base
was being established in Fort
Mill, SC. I would like more
information on the base and
how I might become a member. |
| | Message 554 - Posted 5/11/2007 |
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| Name: | Harley Johnson | Email: | hclair1936 |
| City: | International Falls | State: | Montana |
| Qual boat: | Catfish - 339 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | I served aboard Catfish from 59/63. There still are times while sleeping I go back to Manuvering and sit on the chair[left than right] and watch the guages, Also, the oders come back to remind me of how well we lived, We are the men who went under the seas in ships of steel, best life ever Harley then EM2 [SS] |
| | Message 553 - Posted 5/8/2007 |
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| Name: | jean-paul adam | Email: | jeanpaula50@free.fr |
| City: | cherbourg-france | State: | Other |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | je suis ancien sous-marinier francais. je salue mes collegues des USA et j'espere etre à San Diego à la convention de 2009 |
| | Message 552 - Posted 5/7/2007 |
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| Name: | William (Bill) C. Smith | Email: | solidgoldbill@yahoo.com |
| City: | Cypress, | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Barbero - 317 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Qualified 4-63, then off to nuke school
at Vallejo,CA. and prototype training in Arco, ID., 1-64. Served briefly on Swordfish SSN 579, then transferred to Guam & USS Proteus, AS-19. ELT in RC Div. Transferred to USS Sperry, AS-12 in 1967, then discharged. Any of you Gold and Blue crews who learned to sail with Bruce Backlund and me at Proteus Yacht Club from '65 to '67 are encouraged to drop a line. |
| | Message 551 - Posted 5/5/2007 |
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| Name: | BILL DIXON | Email: | goldbow@bellsouth.net |
| City: | Cary | State: | North Carolina |
| Qual boat: | James Monroe - 622 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | TRYING TO LOCATE OLD FRIENDS. BILL BENFIELD AND KEN ROYSTON. THEY WERE ON THE USS NATHAN HALE (SSBN 623). |
| | Message 550 - Posted 5/5/2007 |
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| Name: | Steven Donaldson | Email: | donaldson45@gmail.com |
| City: | Newport | State: | Oregon |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | Sorry, anyways- completed a seven month project honoring him and the men he crewed with during the war. I have a 28 min. DVD showing the Gar as it's being built, a brief account of all 15 patrols, and a stirring tribute to the seven Tambor class boats that are still on patrol. This video is avalible to any crewmember or family of a crewmember of the USS Gar. I will not accept money for this and i will even pay the postage. All i need is to know is who and where to send it.
To those of you who served on a sub during WWII, THANK YOU, You never recieved the recognition you rightfully earned for your efforts and accomplishments during that time. |
| | Message 546 - Posted 5/3/2007 |
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| Name: | Steven Donaldson | Email: | donaldson45@gmail.com |
| City: | Newport | State: | Oregon |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | My Grandpa made 6 patrols on the USS Gar SS-206 as a TM3during WWII and i have just recently finished a seven month project |
| | Message 545 - Posted 5/3/2007 |
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| Name: | Charles W. Smith | Email: | rpfish8@hughes.net |
| City: | San Antonio | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Thomas A. Edison - 610 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Aboard ship I was called CW because there were 3 Smiths on board. I was on the Edison gold from Oct 67 to Aug 71 as a QM. Give me a holler if you were on board. |
| | Message 547 - Posted 5/3/2007 |
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| Name: | Mike Siver TM3 SS DV | Email: | mgdiver@aol.com |
| City: | Decatur | State: | Michigan |
| Qual boat: | Sea Robin - 407 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | To all my shipmates, you guys are never out of my mind.
Have clear skys and smooth sailing.
Mike |
| | Message 544 - Posted 4/28/2007 |
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| Name: | Shirland {RED) Mullins | Email: | redsand25@sbcglobal.net |
| City: | Cleveland | State: | Ohio |
| Qual boat: | Stingray - 186 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I surely qualify as a Geezer. Reading this site makes me proud to be one of you. |
| | Message 543 - Posted 4/26/2007 |
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| Name: | Joshua C. Hall | Email: | live2ride420@msn.com |
| City: | Baton Rouge | State: | Louisiana |
| Qual boat: | Honolulu - 718 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | "A" gang, MM3(SS) '93-'97, stationed at Pearl Harbor, HI |
| | Message 542 - Posted 4/25/2007 |
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| Name: | Bill Thompson | Email: | celica-71@hotmail.com |
| City: | Columbus | State: | Ohio |
| Qual boat: | Abraham Lincoln - 602 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I wonder what ever became of Lt. Funk |
| | Message 538 - Posted 4/23/2007 |
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| Name: | Chuck Shepherd | Email: | bubblehed738@mchsi.com |
| City: | Springfield | State: | Missouri |
| Qual boat: | Mariano G. Vallejo - 658 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Every April the Ozark-Runner Base located in Springfield, MO holds it's annual "On Line Auction" to raise money for maintenance and upkeep of it's two memorials dedicated to two fine boats, the USS Nathanael Greene and USS Lapon.
This year (2007) we have some wonderful items up for bid and will be open until midnight April 30 then all bidding will be closed. To secure your favorite auction item go to...
http://www.angelfire.com/mo3/ozarkrunner/auction.html
Thank you in advance for your support...Chuck
|
| | Message 537 - Posted 4/21/2007 |
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| Name: | RALPH R JORDAN | Email: | Robert7@midmail.com |
| City: | BROOKLIN | State: | Maine |
| Qual boat: | George Bancroft - 643 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | LOOKING FOR JAMES RYAN SSBN 643 BLUE 1981-84/ 207-359-6526 |
| | Message 536 - Posted 4/18/2007 |
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| Name: | W.T."Watertight" Smith | Email: | poppypops@suddenlink.net |
| City: | South Williamson | State: | Kentucky |
| Qual boat: | Guavina - 362 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Holland Club-April 2005--would like to hear from anyone who sailed on the "Gooey Vee" from 1952 to 1956 while in Key West, Fl. |
| | Message 535 - Posted 4/15/2007 |
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| Name: | Marty Van Sandt | Email: | joedriver@cox.net |
| City: | Can Diego | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | George Washington - 598 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Looking for the 673 cpo qrtrs. Skip, Steve, Mark Greene, Mark, Jeff, Bill, QMC(name escapes me) Bob Hunt, RMC Bill Dixon, Butch, all of you, get in touch.
Had a great time while on 598,585,673,731. Great crews all of them from 11/73 till 8/94 |
| | Message 534 - Posted 4/10/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Brian Nowak | Email: | bnowak01@ptd.net |
| City: | Dover | State: | Pennsylvania |
| Qual boat: | James Madison - 627 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | met a lot of characters in those six years (1979 - 1985). would appreciate hearing from any. |
| | Message 532 - Posted 4/8/2007 |
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| Name: | Tom Gray | Email: | flythom(at)juno.com |
| City: | Madras | State: | Oregon |
| Qual boat: | Daniel Webster - 626 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Five patrols Gold crew 71-74. Air in the banks, shit in the tanks, making four knots by log, going that way...
|
| | Message 527 - Posted 4/3/2007 |
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| Name: | Frank Torres | Email: | u-boat@webtv.net |
| City: | Poulsbo | State: | Washington |
| Qual boat: | Archerfish - 311 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Thought I'd check your website, and see what was happening. |
| | Message 526 - Posted 3/31/2007 |
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| Name: | Jason Sanchez | Email: | oscar3583@yahoo.com |
| City: | Lafayette | State: | Louisiana |
| Qual boat: | Topeka - 754 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | My dad emailed me a link to this website so I thought I would check it out. I served on board the Topeka from 92-97. I was a QM and later completed a rate conversion to ET. I am considering joining my local chapter. |
| | Message 524 - Posted 3/24/2007 |
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| Name: | Chuck Martin | Email: | cgmartin@aeroglide.com |
| City: | Greenville | State: | Kentucky |
| Qual boat: | Grayling - 646 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Keep looking for crewmembers and info about the Grayling. I was onboard from Jan 1974 to Oct 1982. Many sumbariners spread their career around an bit more, but at my pace I only needed two boat to fill a career. As you can see the Grayling was a larg part of my Naval career and I feel bad that it is so poorly supported by it past crew members. |
| | Message 522 - Posted 3/18/2007 |
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| Name: | Steven O. Dubois | Email: | sdubois02@adelphia.net |
| City: | Salem | State: | Connecticutt |
| Qual boat: | Lewis and Clark - 644 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I made 5 patrol's on the 644's Gold crew 1973-75 as a MM2/SS A-gang. Come from family of bubblehead's including a stepfather(the late Francis Gene(weasal)Lehman ENC/SS; an uncle the late John Espeleta MMC/SS; another uncle Carl Raish EMC/SS. It was a life changing experience, highly recommended to any of our youth. I would welcome any inquiries or correspondance. Plan to join. ps. sorry for the shower Chief Mike. |
| | Message 521 - Posted 3/10/2007 |
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| Name: | JIM VANDERVORT | Email: | JVORT@CSONLINE.NET |
| City: | TITUSVILLE | State: | Pennsylvania |
| Qual boat: | Scamp - 588 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Served on SCAMP 1961-1964 |
| | Message 519 - Posted 3/8/2007 |
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| Name: | JACK "STEVE" PORCH | Email: | SPORCH@SCOTTSBORO.ORG |
| City: | SCOTTSBORO | State: | Alabama |
| Qual boat: | Scorpion - 589 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | served aboard the scorpion for three
years from 7/61 thru 7/65. KNEW MANY
OF THE SHIPMATES THAT WE LOST IN 1968.
I WENT BY JACK THEN AND I WAS A RM2(SS). WALLY BISH0P WAS THE CHIEF OF THE
BOAT. MOST SHIPMATES KNEW ME AS I WAS
FROM ARAB ALABAMA. I WOULD LOVE TO HERE
FROM ANYONE THAT MIGHT HAVE SERVED WITH
ME.
STEVE |
| | Message 520 - Posted 3/8/2007 |
| |
| Name: | CAPT A. Saleker, USN (Ret.) | Email: | Grayback44@aol.com |
| City: | Medina | State: | Ohio |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | "Still on Patrol"The USS Grayback SS-208
was lost with all hands on this date
(2/26/44)We honor the memory of the
GRAYBACK and all other submariners
who have died in service to their
country.
"Sailor's Rest Your Oars" |
| | Message 518 - Posted 2/25/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Andrew White | Email: | cochrane@rocketmail.com |
| City: | Plymouth | State: | Indiana |
| Qual boat: | Providence - 719 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I recently heard of this website so I thought I'd stop by and say hello. I only did one tour on subs but it was action packed. Not like a test boat mind you but it seemed like we were the guinea pig of Groton. I received my fish in early 1999 and was able to complete 14 qual-cards, many outside my division which Fire Control. It's good to see that vets of the top 10% of the Navy are staying in touch. |
| | Message 517 - Posted 2/17/2007 |
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| Name: | E.R (DICK) RIEGER | Email: | ERIEGER7@COMCAST.NET |
| City: | TOMS RIVER | State: | New Jersey |
| Qual boat: | Patrick Henry - 599 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Qualified on the Patrick Henry in 1961 on our first patrol. Made 6 patrols (Gold Crew), all out of Holy Loch Scotland. Had reported aboard 2 days after the 599 was launched in Electric Boat in Groton and helped put her in commission. Proud to be a plankowner on the 599. Part of our initial training was a cruise to the "Tongue of the Ocean" in the Carribean and to Cape Canaveral for missile firing. We had both crews down there and the off crew was billeted at Patrick AF Base. The 24 hour mess hall was great especially after liberty.
Both crewS had an opportunity to test fire the A1 missle. We had a mis-fire and the bird landed back on us and we had a 6 foot hole in the superstructure. Came in and had a patch welded over the hole and went back out the next day to successfully launch more birds.
When in Scotland we were tied up next to the Proteus in Holy Loch. Spent alot of time in Dunoon, Guerick and Glaskow.
Great boat, fantastic crew and a total life shaping experience being a submariner.
Currently belong to the JERSEY SHORE BASE of the US SUBMARINE VETERANS
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| | Message 516 - Posted 2/16/2007 |
| |
| Name: | William H Woodruff | Email: | kathyssailor@yahoo.com |
| City: | Berkley | State: | Massachusetts |
| Qual boat: | Trumpetfish - 425 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | This is a great site. Checked all the entries, but didnt see any old ship mates. Served onboard Trumpetfish. Amberjack, Andrew Jackson(b), Woodrow Wilson(b), C. Pulaski (g) and Daniel Webster(g). Retired 1984 as RMCS. Hope to hear from old shipmates. God Bless
Woody |
| | Message 508 - Posted 2/13/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Alexander Bristol | Email: | bcdsnel@yahoo.com |
| City: | Palm Coast | State: | Florida |
| Qual boat: | Grouper - 214 | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | Also member of commissioning crew Volador-490.
Any Grouper or Volador sailors...mail welcome.
Anyone know Robert Murphy, stationed on a New London boat circa 1947? He was from Worcester, Mass.
|
| | Message 510 - Posted 2/13/2007 |
| |
| Name: | DON ROSS | Email: | Silverdolphins1@aol.com |
| City: | Mill Creek | State: | Washington |
| Qual boat: | Tusk - 426 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | I served aboard the USS Tusk SS426 from June 1953 until June 1956. I was qa RM3(SS). I would like to hear from anyone who served aboard the boat, especially those who were aboard during those years. I've always been proud to have been a submariner and enjoy talking with those who have served. I also like hearing from those who wish they were part of this elite group. I believe that all of us submariners and ex-submariners know that ONCE A SUBMARINER, ALWAYS A SUBMARINER. |
| | Message 507 - Posted 2/11/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Bob Fugit | Email: | rlfugit@sbcglobal.net |
| City: | Andover | State: | Kansas |
| Qual boat: | Bugara - 331 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Great site. Bugara 68 & 69, Bonefish 71 - 74.
Brings back memories!What a GREAT time to live! |
| | Message 505 - Posted 2/10/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Carlos Phillips | Email: | EMANAME1@AOL.COM |
| City: | Abingdon | State: | Maryland |
| Qual boat: | Croaker - 246 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | USS CROAKER (SS246) 1963-1964,
Staff DEPSUBLANT (1965)
USS JAMES MADISON (SSBN627)(Blue) 1965-1966.
SS people are the best people in the world. |
| | Message 499 - Posted 2/6/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Steve Ritchie | Email: | johnsritchie@gmail.com |
| City: | Keaau | State: | Hawaii |
| Qual boat: | Ethan Allen - 608 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Missle Tech 70-75. Herbie Richardson had me look at the site. |
| | Message 494 - Posted 2/2/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Steve Ritchie | Email: | johnsritchie@gmail.com |
| City: | Keaau | State: | Hawaii |
| Qual boat: | Ethan Allen - 608 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Missle Tech 70-75. Herbie Richardson had me look at the site. |
| | Message 492 - Posted 2/2/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Robert Bennett, Jr | Email: | robert.bennett6@gmail.com |
| City: | Portsmouth | State: | Virginia |
| Qual boat: | Boston - 703 | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | Just wanted to see if any shipmates out there road the Boston from 1990-1992 |
| | Message 488 - Posted 2/2/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Steve Ritchie | Email: | johnsritchie@gmail.com |
| City: | Keaau | State: | Hawaii |
| Qual boat: | Ethan Allen - 608 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Missle Tech 70-75. Herbie Richardson had me look at the site. |
| | Message 496 - Posted 2/2/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Steve Ritchie | Email: | johnsritchie@gmail.com |
| City: | Keaau | State: | Hawaii |
| Qual boat: | Ethan Allen - 608 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Missle Tech 70-75. Herbie Richardson had me look at the site. |
| | Message 490 - Posted 2/2/2007 |
| |
| Name: | Steve Ritchie | Email: | johnsritchie@gmail.com |
| City: | Keaau | State: | Hawaii |
| Qual boat: | Ethan Allen - 608 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Missle Tech 70-75. Herbie Richardson had me look at the site. |
| | Message 495 - Posted 2/2/2007 |
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| Name: | David Lorms | Email: | dlorms@coreconceptsolutionsllc.com |
| City: | Gaithersburg | State: | Maryland |
| Qual boat: | Diodon - 349 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | My submarine duty -- probably the best four years I have lived. |
| | Message 487 - Posted 1/31/2007 |
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| Name: | Ken Jones | Email: | ctn90104@centurytel.net |
| City: | Sarepta | State: | Louisiana |
| Qual boat: | Bream - 243 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: |
Informed about the site by an old shipmate. Looks good I think I need to join . |
| | Message 486 - Posted 1/30/2007 |
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| Name: | Paul J. Lovas | Email: | kerrlakepaul@earthlink.net |
| City: | Henderson | State: | North Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Angler - 240 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Just remembering old time. Served from 1961 to 1964 on Angler 240, Dogfish 350,and Piper 409. Thought I mignt see some old names. |
| | Message 483 - Posted 1/22/2007 |
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| Name: | Joseph Comroe | Email: | joecomroe@wamail.net |
| City: | Tacoma | State: | Washington |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | My father was aWWII submariner aboard sailfish, so I'm looking for any information that would show his service aboard Sailfish. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! |
| | Message 481 - Posted 1/21/2007 |
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| Name: | Stewart A Faciane | Email: | sfaciane649@yahoo.com |
| City: | slidell | State: | Louisiana |
| Qual boat: | Sunfish - 649 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Served on "Salley" 3years 11 months. recived my Blue Nose. |
| | Message 480 - Posted 1/21/2007 |
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| Name: | Verne Reinemann | Email: | verne59@dtccom.net |
| City: | Watertown | State: | Tennessee |
| Qual boat: | Quillback - 424 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | also requalifyed on Simon Bolivar,Woodrow Wilson, Daniel Boone, and Casimir Pulaski. just looking for other shipmates |
| | Message 479 - Posted 1/20/2007 |
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| Name: | Glenn Herold | Email: | duke7@pcsurgeonaz.com |
| City: | Cadiz | State: | Kentucky |
| Qual boat: | Sea Leopard - 483 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Great New Website.
Thanks for all your effort and time.
Glenn |
| | Message 476 - Posted 1/19/2007 |
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| Name: | Ben Southerland | Email: | Bensouth711@aol.com |
| City: | Vicksburg | State: | Michigan |
| Qual boat: | Sunfish - 649 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | 1992-1996 part of decom crew. |
| | Message 475 - Posted 1/18/2007 |
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| Name: | Tom Good | Email: | thomasgood_43@msn.com |
| City: | Jonston | State: | Armed Forces |
| Qual boat: | Henry Clay - 625 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Served on Gold crew from '63 - '67. What a good time!
Actually I'm from Iowa, but that state is not listed in the state table. It is a state. Joined the Union in 1846. |
| | Message 474 - Posted 1/14/2007 |
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| Name: | Les Cope | Email: | c674ope@msn.com |
| City: | Helena | State: | Montana |
| Qual boat: | Francis Scott Key - 657 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Was a plankowner on SSN Trepang (674) as a nuke ET. Saw only a couple of enterys for either of these boats. Had good times & bad, but all shipmates there were the best. Thanks & fair winds. Would like to hear tales from either crew. |
| | Message 473 - Posted 1/10/2007 |
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| Name: | ROBERT MESMAN | Email: | R.MESMAN@SBCGLOBAL.NET |
| City: | JENISON | State: | Michigan |
| Qual boat: | Baya - 318 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | THE BAYA WAS THE ONLY BOAT I SERVED ON. RM3(SS).GREAT CREW..WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FM ANYONE WHO WAS CREW MEMBERS GARY W. HALL RM2(SS) EUGENE STEVENS RMCS(SS)LT.DAVID KEHL??? |
| | Message 472 - Posted 1/7/2007 |
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| Name: | Donald E. Douglas | Email: | Scotlad 291 @ Aol.Com |
| City: | White Heath | State: | Illinois |
| Qual boat: | Blenny - 324 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | I qualified on USS Blenny in April 1948.Was transferred to USS Perch and served on Perch 313 until 1949. Then served on USS Sperry until April of 1950. |
| | Message 471 - Posted 1/2/2007 |
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| Name: | Steven Donaldson | Email: | donaldson45@gmail.com |
| City: | Newport | State: | Oregon |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | Update on my video tribute to the USS Gar SS-206, I am now paying tribute to all those who served on her and a memorial to the the boat's in the Gar Class that didn't survive. Please help! I need copies of any personal photos of crewmembers, personal memories, contact information would also be helpful. My Grandpa was a TM3 on the Gar 12/43 to the end of the war and am getting his information but all i have now is one picture of CMoM James Ellis and of course Garbo. If anybody can help please notify me. I plan presenting my tribute to all surviving crewmembers and/or family members of those deceased Memorial Day. |
| | Message 470 - Posted 1/1/2007 |
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| Name: | Ernest T Jacobs | Email: | batesdd@empacc.net |
| City: | Corning | State: | New York |
| Qual boat: | Flying Fish - 229 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | I was stationed out of New London/Groton Sub base during the late 40's and would like to hear from you if you served, or had a relative, on the USS-229 Flying Fish. Please contact me with photos, stories, messages, etc. (daughter's e-mail) Ernie "Jake" Jacobs |
| | Message 469 - Posted 12/31/2006 |
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| Name: | Arthur E Foster 3th | Email: | tigerwagon@msn.com |
| City: | Hogansville | State: | Georgia |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | Hi my DAD was on the NEW MEXICO first then went on SUB GATO 212 SCAMP CUSK 348 CARBONERO 337 I got all his service records & his class picture in 1938 Company 38-6 with all there names & when I got his records Iseen that the sub & MEN got there was a movie by John Wayne picking up abunch of kids & mother & nuns & the movie is operation pacific. My DAD died in 1967 two day after my birthday & then in 68 i went to nan I was a cook it was not whot I wanted so I wanted to be a grunt & I got out of nam in71 was on chopper door gunner & Crew Chief & I think my DAD would be proud of me like I am of HIM You sub guy have got a lot of guts to do whot you did I went into asub the LION FISH I coud not have don whot you dun fot are COUNTRY & I PROUDE of all of you. & I THANK YOU Arthur E Foster 3th |
| | Message 468 - Posted 12/27/2006 |
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| Name: | James H. Page, QMC (ss) RET | Email: | contactus@neighborhoodnest.com |
| City: | Essex | State: | New York |
| Qual boat: | Greenfish - 351 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Currently living in the Adirondack Mountain region and when I grow up I am going to buy a computer so I can talk to you. |
| | Message 465 - Posted 12/24/2006 |
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| Name: | Don | Email: | Wise |
| City: | Lewisburg | State: | Pennsylvania |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Am only stopping in to read for names and to thank all of you for your service. I graduated Sub school in Feb 1975 and Steamed with teh USS Silversides SSN679 until 1976. It was the best education I have had. Again I thank you all and all of the men who served on the early boats when the craft was young and more hair raising.
Sincerely
Don Wise |
| | Message 464 - Posted 12/19/2006 |
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| Name: | Paul W. Wittmer | Email: | subvetpaul@aol.com |
| City: | Manchester | State: | Missouri |
| Qual boat: | Tinosa - 283 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Made six war patrols on the USS Tinosa SS-283 as a MOMM2c. Later advanced to Engineman 1c. Also as a prize crew member on ex Jap Submarine I-401 where we sailed from Yokosuka to Pearl Harbor. Later served on USS Grouper SS-214 and Sub School Staff as an instructor in the Submarine Escape Training Device, known as "The Tank".
Retired as a Professional Engineer.
Researcher, Author, Historian, Publisher.
Researched and published "UNITED STATES SUBMARINE MEN LOST DURING WORLD WAR II with a state index." Which includes detailed records of more than 3,600 US Submarine men.
Probably (circa 2006) one of the last genealogy historians of US Sub Vets of WWII vintage.
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| | Message 462 - Posted 12/11/2006 |
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| Name: | John Cavano | Email: | WhiteRiverShipmates@groups.msn.com |
| City: | Benicia | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Remembering Chris Quijada
In the hopes that its OK to mention US Navy surface ship duty on your site I did meet Chris for a short period of time before he transferred off the USS White River (LSMR-536). He was the senior radioman in Operations,a great guy and its not surprising to read how well he did in his subsequent naval career.
Sorry to read that he died 7/6/03 due to losing his fight with cancer but his 26 year naval career was well done, making chief and he earned a bronze star for his duty on our surface ship, USS White River (LSMR-536).
Hope its OK to mention White River rocket ship duty in his sub site blurb. |
| | Message 461 - Posted 12/8/2006 |
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| Name: | William E. Dandeneau | Email: | lighthouse1943@comcast.net |
| City: | Bremerton | State: | Washington |
| Qual boat: | Sarda - 488 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | qualified on sarda ss 488, then served on conger for pay purposes prior to going to basic radio school. then went to cutler me. then to uss redfin and then put nat greene in commission before going to radio b school and on to instructor duty and to uss seadragon and finally to uss bolivar. final tour was at fbm trng cnter in chasn, s.c.
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| | Message 460 - Posted 12/1/2006 |
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| Name: | ross knight | Email: | rknight004@houston.rr.com |
| City: | tomball | State: | Texas |
| Qual boat: | Thomas A. Edison - 610 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | would love to hear from someone. joined navy in 1967. went first to the 610. then to the Halfbeck SS-352. to the Haddock in Pearl, the Groton SSN-694,the Ethan Allen in Bremerton, the Hymen G. Rickover, and then to the Boston SSN-703 and retirement in 1991. Did one tour on shore @ NSSF Groton. |
| | Message 457 - Posted 11/30/2006 |
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| Name: | Chris Mills | Email: | millsoun@bigpond.net.au |
| City: | Bunbury Western Australia | State: | Armed Forces |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | This nots is on behalf of my mother.
She writes, I am writing about trying to find anything about a Gerald Pomeroy who my family befriended during the Second World War, during his time in Australia.
I think he was a submariner but I have just thought that in those wartime years, we were trained not to talk of War matters and I think it was only indirectly that we somehow got to think that he was a submariner That his name was Pomeroy I feel quite certain as I had a letter from his mother at one time.
I was in the VAD Nursing Corps and was living in barracks but Gerald visited my Uncle and Aunt almost nightly when he was not on duty.
I have just realised that Fremantle would have been a long way for him to come almost nightly and wonder if he may not have been on one of the Sunderland flying boats that I remember were on the Swam River in Perth for a long time during the war.
It is all a long time ago and I am a very old lady now but somehow I have a desire to finalise matters and to know what really was the story about the boy I took home after a church service in Perth so long ago!
I am sorry to be a bother to you , but just put it down to my great age!!
I would like to finish with the lovely seaman:s farewell "Fair winds and a following sea " I think it is
Very kind regards. Rosalie Mills
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| | Message 456 - Posted 11/26/2006 |
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| Name: | Don Mills | Email: | millsdon1@comcast.net |
| City: | DeBary | State: | Florida |
| Qual boat: | George Washington Carver - 656 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Just checking out the site befor I join. Spent a brief tour on the Thornback (418). Qualed on Carver in 1968 or 69. Stayed til 1970, TM2(SS).
Walt, I believe I served with you befor you left. email: millsdon1@comcast.net |
| | Message 455 - Posted 11/21/2006 |
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| Name: | Steven L. Donaldson | Email: | donaldson45@gmail.com |
| City: | Newport | State: | Oregon |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | Looking to do something special for my Grandpa Gerald "Don" Donaldson served on the SS 206 USS Gar as a Torpedoman's Mate Patrol 10 to 15 12/43 to 12/45 Interested in anything in that time frame such as crew photo's Ect. Ect. |
| | Message 447 - Posted 11/20/2006 |
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| Name: | FRED W.SMITH | Email: | FREDWSJ@AOL.COM |
| City: | JACKSONVILLE | State: | Florida |
| Qual boat: | Tusk - 426 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | MY NAME IS FRED W. SMITH,ISERVED ON THE FOLLOWING BOATS FROM 1960THRU 1974. TUSK, NATHAN HALE,JACK,NATHANIEL GREEN AND BLENNY. I WAS A STOREKEEPER, DURING THAT TIME I RODE THE TUSK T.J. SMITH WAS MY FIRST C.O.HE WAS RELIEVED BY BOB BILLS,. ON THE HALE LCDR WEEKS WAS C,O |
| | Message 444 - Posted 11/19/2006 |
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| Name: | James "Joe" Adams EN2(SS) | Email: | JOOBamaOO@aol.com |
| City: | Broomfield | State: | Colorado |
| Qual boat: | Thornback - 418 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Reported aboard the Odax in Dec 1964. Transfered to Thornback in Sept 65 for a Northern run. Qualified SS on the T-Back. Discharged in Aug 67.
'Keep an up bubble and blow negative when in deep trouble.' JimBob... |
| | Message 443 - Posted 11/12/2006 |
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| Name: | George L. Deeth | Email: | gdeeth@earthlink.net |
| City: | Newark | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | I am the nephew and namesake of EM1 George L. Deeth who went down on F-4 in 1915. This was the Navy's 1st sub lost at sea. The flotilla also had F-1, F-2 & F-3. Looking for decendants, stories or anything. 100 anniver. comming in just 8 years! |
| | Message 442 - Posted 11/6/2006 |
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| Name: | Doug Campbell | Email: | d.campbell@soundingspub.com |
| City: | Annapolis | State: | Maryland |
| Qual boat: | | USSVI Member: | |
| Message: | I'd like to hear from sub vets who would be interested in reading a book about the fate of the US Submarine Flier, which was lost in 1944 in the Philippines with 8 survivors. Your responses to this request would help my agent find a publisher for the book. If we can show that there is significant interest in the book, Swimming in the Shadow of Death, the book could be available within eight months to a year. Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Doug Campbell
Author of The Sea's Bitter Harvest and Senior Writer at Soundings Magazine |
| | Message 441 - Posted 10/31/2006 |
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| Name: | Ken Sharpe | Email: | ksharpe@seacorp.com |
| City: | Bristol | State: | Rhode Island |
| Qual boat: | Casimir Pulaski - 633 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Plank Owner on 633G and 659B...finished on 616G. Retired in 1983 as TMCS(SS). Would like to hear from any shipmates of the past! |
| | Message 440 - Posted 10/31/2006 |
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| Name: | John (Doug) Scofield | Email: | jacdoug37@yahoo.com |
| City: | Ridge | State: | New York |
| Qual boat: | Atule - 403 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Served on Atule Jan 51 to Nov 53.some of the greatest times of my life withsome geat shipmates.Looking forward to next reunion. |
| | Message 439 - Posted 10/28/2006 |
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| Name: | Frank Wunderler | Email: | fwunderler@cox.net |
| City: | Riverside | State: | Rhode Island |
| Qual boat: | Von Steuben - 632 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | Hello all, I am an early retired submariner living in East Providence, Rhode Island. I was an MT1/SS on the east coast. I am looking to join a subvets group near my home. |
| | Message 438 - Posted 10/25/2006 |
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| Name: | Tony Barrantes | Email: | ynot000111@aol.com |
| City: | Clovis | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Sand Lance - 660 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | TM2/SS 1984-1990 any of you guys remember me drop me a line |
| | Message 434 - Posted 10/24/2006 |
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| Name: | Edward "Ned" Rapp | Email: | ned.rapp@mgnewell.com |
| City: | Greensboro | State: | North Carolina |
| Qual boat: | Lapon - 661 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | On board from 1970-1973, the early years out of D&S piers. ET1(SS), RC Div. |
| | Message 432 - Posted 10/22/2006 |
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| Name: | Paul Budnovich | Email: | skp8467@yahoo.com |
| City: | Buena Park | State: | California |
| Qual boat: | Sea Fox - 402 | USSVI Member: | No |
| Message: | On the Sea Fox 51-52, transferred to Tunny SS282 until 1-55
Really enjoyed my sub duty hitch.
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| | Message 430 - Posted 10/21/2006 |
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| Name: | Frank M. Garguilo | Email: | frank.garguilo@faa.gov |
| City: | Chambersburg | State: | Pennsylvania |
| Qual boat: | Quillback - 424 | USSVI Member: | Yes |
| Message: | Besides serving on the Quillback from 4/67 to 12/68 I served on the USS Sealion (LPSS-315) from 1/69 till 11/69
just before decommission @ Philly Naval Shipyard, PA. 1970. I'm looking for any shipmates serving those dates. |
| | Message 427 - Posted 10/20/2006 |
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| Name: | Richard (Yogi Moore | Email: | drifterpilot@cox.net |
| City: | Gloucester | State: | Virgin |
