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| Name: | FRED GERBER |
| E-mail address: | gerbers67@msn.com |
| Comments: | aboard terrell cty june 62-june 64 deck hand 2nd div. worked for ollie bm2 |
| Name: | Oscar Williams |
| E-mail address: | papawayne40@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://Charter.net |
| Comments: | Just read posting by Keith Senska, Murray Smith will be my prayers, Thanks for this web site. |
| Name: | Oscar Williams ( Wayne ) SK3 |
| E-mail address: | papawayne40@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// charter.net |
| Comments: | Just read posting by Keith Senska, Murray Smith will be in my prayers,I KNOW EVERYONE FEELS THE SAME. A friend and Terrell County sailor from 1958 until 1960. Gods Bless yOU. |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Just had a phone call from Dan Wilcox. Was great to hear his voice and his laugh. Sounds like things are improving and he is making his plans to be in New Orleans for the 2012 reunion. He reported that he had just been with Murray Smith. Murray is to have his lung transplant, soon. Murray will need our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on any news you may have. Looking forward to New Orleans. |
| Name: | Oscar Williams |
| E-mail address: | papawayne40@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I WAS ON THE GREAT TERRELL COUNTY 1958-1959-1960. A GREAT TIME. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE ON BOARD AT THAT TIME.BEST FRIEND GEORGE MOORE BM3. ALL THE SK'S AND ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME ( WAYNE ) SK3 WES PAC, GREAT TIME. EMAIL ME THIS IS GREAT!!! |
| Name: | Gordon Thomas |
| E-mail address: | none |
| Comments: | In Mission Texas for another winter> Been in the 80s alot here. Alot better than -2 in Iowa. Just want to say I hope everyone had a good holiday season with a happy new year. Not much new with Marcia and I but am always glad to hear from shipmates. |
| Name: | Janene Jaynes |
| E-mail address: | jmjaynes@sfcn.org |
| Comments: | My father Leland Weeks passed away several years ago, but I have looked though an old box I've had for a while and I have found papers that assigned him to the USS Terell 312OCt61 heading for Okinawa. I have photos of ships and crew and I have no idea who they all are or what division he was in. He was always quiet about his time in the Marines. If you know a site where I can post or donate these photos please contact me. I would love to hopefully have images that others would love to have. |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey I hope everyone had a Very Merry Christmas and have a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We are looking forward to this years reunion in New Orleans in Oct. Hope everyone is making plans already to attend, Deb and I are. For those interested I will be posting soon the Lanshipron9 reunion to held a week after our reunion and it is to be held in San Diego, Calif. Stay safe and stay in touch.
Clovis Long QM3 1969-1971 |
| Name: | Oscar Wayne Williams |
| E-mail address: | papawayne40@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://charter.net |
| Name: | George R. O'Connell |
| E-mail address: | groconnell@lst1157.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.lst1157.com |
| Comments: | I would like to take this opportunity to wish the extended family of the USS LST-1157/USS Terrell County (LST-1157) a very Merry and Joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
In this joyous season let us take a moment to remember our shipmates that have passed on, and their families. George O'Connell RM2 1960-62 |
| Name: | Mike Binkie |
| E-mail address: | kmbinkie@aptalaska.net |
| Comments: | Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all who sailed with pride on the Terrell County, from Mike Binkie SN 69/70 |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Just want to wish to all of my dear shipmates and their families and Merry Merry CHRISTmas and a wonderful happy and prosperous new year. Cannot wait to see all of you at the reunion in New orleans in October. I think that we will all have a wonderful time just as we have had in all of our past reunionns. Take care until then. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Howard Reed |
| E-mail address: | howdon@aol.com |
| Comments: | To all my shipmates have a blessed Christmas and a great New Year. Hope to see all in 2012 in New Orleans. Don't forget we still have a facebook page |
| Name: | Robb Miller |
| E-mail address: | Rmiller@kalothia.com |
| Comments: | My father-in-law Edward J. Cackoski (Ski) commissioned the LST 1157 from Bath Main and served a tour on it in the Bikini islands during the nuclear testing.
I actually have his "Plank Owner" Certificate from March 14, 1953 signed by L Reynolds framed on my wall. I have also heard many stories (over and over again) of his adventures at sea, the strange habits of the natives they evacuated, the good taste of fresh coconut milk and the bad taste of the warm beer with formaldehyde. I also have some inside information on some bicycles that "inexplicably" appeared on deck one day after they had left port. Edward passed away recently and the Navy was present during the funeral which was very moving and appreciated. He was a wonderful and giving person who served his family, church and community very generously until his last day. I am glad to see his name listed here. Thank you again for this web site. I am sure the rest of the family will appreciate it as much as I do. If you knew Ed, Id love to hear from you. Best wishes, Robb Miller |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | Vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Hi Shipmates: Just wanted to get the word out about the date, time and place of THE 2012 REUNION in New Orleans in 2012. It will be at the Doubletree Hotel---by Hilton----2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd.---- Kenner La. 70062 Phone number 504-467-3111. The rate
per night is 79.00. This rate if good from Sunday September 30th through Wednesday October 10th. This is a special rate per night so please ask for the group name USS Terrell County LST1157 when booking. The reunion is scuduled to run from Wednesday October 3 to Sunday October 7, 2012. We have additional nights at the special rate if case any one decides to stay a little longer. So please BOOK EARLY and for more information email PHIL and Melanie at vaccarop@bellsouth.net or call 504-456-2075. More information coming in the near future as where the camping grounds will be etc. The hotel is only 10 minutes from the airport and the hotel provides a FREE shuttle. They have a beautiful swimming pool so for those of you that want to take a little dip, bring your bathing suites. Looking forward to seeing you all once again in the near future in New Orleans La. Phil and Melanie Vaccaro |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Just to let everyone know that we have found our fellow shipmate John W. Hancock. After many years of searching he has been found in Montgomery Alabama. He is looking forward to coming to next years reunion in New Orleans as I know that all of you will be looking forward to seeing him and talking to him once again. Let's all welcome him back aboard the USS Terrell County LST 1157 once again. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Talked to Al DeRosia this afternoon. Al sounds real good and is doing well. Said he is looking forward to playing golf when the grass gets green in Iowa. Won't be spending the winter in Texas. So lets make his winter go faster by giving him a phone call when possible. |
| Name: | Mike Binkie |
| E-mail address: | kmbinkie@aptalaska.net |
| Comments: | Happy Thanksgiving to all my Shipmates and there Family's off of the Terrell County. I hope to make it to the reunion in 2012. Mike Binkie |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Want to wish all the shipmates and wives of the USS Terrell County LST 1157 a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving today. Looking foward to seeing all of you at our reunion in New Orleans next year. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Pete Schroeder |
| E-mail address: | pete17239@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving |
| Name: | Dave LaBar |
| E-mail address: | delabar1@frontier,com |
| Comments: | I just talked to Phil and got the same report as Kieth if you have Al's(Cookie) number give him a call. as for the reuion get your rooms now ,looks like a good showing for this year as always. the better the numbers the better Phil and his wife can set things up.
By the way when you e mail any of us for anything don't forget to include your name and not just your email address |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Heard from Phil Vaccaro this evening. They have been hacked and are presently without a computer. They lost all their data so will be a while getting everything put back together. Clovis will be getting the reunion news out shortly. Phil had talked with Betty DeRosia and Al is showing good progress. Is walking and starting to gain his speech back. |
| Name: | Carl Presby |
| E-mail address: | Carlprep2001@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just found this site. I served on the Terrell County from 1970-1971. |
| Name: | Phil Vavvaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouty.net |
| Comments: | Shipmates: What a heck of a reunion we had once again in Branson. Just when you think that they cannot get any better--- they just do. Bigger and better eeach year that we have one. Melanie and I are getting our aggrements with the hotel and will be posting it shortly. We hope to have it posted sometime this week. Looking forward to seeing everyone again in New Orleasns next year. Hope that you all will get your bookings in early in the coming year. Thanks Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Phillip Gross |
| E-mail address: | fishin212@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | LANSHIPRON-9 (STAFF)05/1965 to 12/1966. |
| Name: | Jim Craven |
| E-mail address: | jascraven@gmail.com |
| Comments: | The model of LST 1157 has returned to the Shipyards Outfitting dock. She will be completely outfitted and be in attendance for the 2012 reunions of CLSR9, USLST Assoc. and the Terrell County's.
Those of you who viewwd the model at Branson are invited to make comments and suggestions. Have a Great Navy Day..... Jim Craven SA-QM3/1963-1965 |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Just arrived home after the Reunion in Branson Missouri and what a great time we had there. They just keep getting Bigger and Better each and every year. I thought I had a 9.5 hour drive home but it turned out to be an 11 hour drive. But it was well worth the drive to be able to see the shipmates again and to see all of the new shipmates who attended this year was fantastic. The brotherhood of the shipmates is just as strong today as it was 43 years ago in Yokuska Japan and Viet Nam. Thanks to the great job Clovis and Deb Long and Bud and Sally Hamilton did in Branson. It was a wonderful reunion that everyone will never forget. Hoping to see all of you next year for the Reunion in New Orleans, Louisiana. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Howard Reed |
| E-mail address: | howdon@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just arrived home at 3:30pm 10-11-2011 What a great time!!!I want to thank Clovis and all those who helped put this together. It was great to see the men I spent time with on the TC after 43 years I was amazed at how many I knew, the stories where great but the fellowship was the best, again great job to all who made this possible. Hope to see allin New Orleans in 2012 Howard Reed BM3 1-14-07----10-20-08 |
| Name: | Charlie Pendleton |
| E-mail address: | golferfanatic910@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I remember my old buddy Phil Vaccarro and miss my next to best friend Wilkin Pierre Guidry, I wish I could have seen him before he passed away. I was on the Terrel Couty from january 1968 to November of 1969 and remember a few of the names I see. |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Well we are home and somewhat relaxed now. The 2011 was a hugh success. We had 85 folks for the banquet dinner, some shipmates came alone but most were with their wives and some even brought friends or family members, it was a very good turn out, the largest so far, hope more will attend New Orleans. Deb and I would like to Thank everyone that came this year for attending, A special Thanks goes to Bud and Sally Hamilton for helping us getting it set up. We had quite a few that this was their first time at a reunion and hopefully they will be attending future ones. And to all those that come every year, What can I say but We Love Ya and will see you next year. And for those that have never had the chance to make a reunion, you have a year to make those plans, give it a try at least once I know you will not be disappointed, plan your vacation next year for New Orleans. Oct 3rd to the 7th. Exact location will be posted later but that is the date.
Clovis |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | 2011 reunion is history and it was great. Many new faces along with all the regular faithfull shipmates. Hope that everyone had a safe trip home and that everyone has started making their plans to be in New Orleans next Oct. Lets keep the great times coming. The stories just keep getting better. Take care and keep everyone posted with what's happening. |
| Name: | ed williams |
| E-mail address: | gt_man95@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | met some of the guys at branson very nice people hope the the reunion was a big success |
| Name: | James Craven |
| E-mail address: | jascravenAgmail.com |
| Comments: | With the 2011 Reunion now underway I wish I could have been there with all. Perhaps the 2012 reunion will be my time.
I did pass to some shipmates a partially completed model of the TERRELL COUNTY. I hope you all enjoy it with the understanding I have several more hours to go until it is completed. I plan it to be at the 1157's next event as well as the CLSR9 2012 reunion in San Diego. Who remembers "MONK"? He was (I Think... )the Deck Departments yoeman in the 1962-1965 period.... Take care and enjoy, Jim Craven |
| Name: | Mike Binkie |
| E-mail address: | kmbinkie@aptalaska.net |
| Comments: | Do to work commitments my wife and I will be unable to attend the reunion this year. I hope you all have a great time We will be trying for the 2012 reunion. Clovis if plossible please post a group photo. Mike and Kathy |
| Name: | Ruiz,Daniel P. |
| E-mail address: | Ruiz3dan@aol.com |
| Comments: | SFM 2 Decommissioned U.S.S, Chase Country, LST 532 Sasebo Japan, 11/66-4/67 ret. HTC E-7 Tahnk you |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Well it is getting close to the reunion in Branson. We are ready to get things loaded at home and get there and have some fun and see old friends again. From last count there will be a little over 80 people there. 40 or so shipmates and there spouses and some with families and friends. Friday morning 10am will be the Duck ride and that afternoon we will catch Harley-Worthit at one of the shows. Should be a great time, wish everyone I talked to could have made the reunion but there is always next year, just don't miss the chance to come to at least one of the reunions I think you will surprised at the fun we do have and the comradery that takes place when we meet. Looking forward to seeing ya in Branson
Clovis Long QM3 1969-1971 |
| Name: | Howard Reed |
| E-mail address: | Howdon@aol.com |
| Comments: | Only sixteen more days before we all arrive in Branson, hope everyone is getting exicited. Does anyone know how many are expected to join the party? Can't wait to see everyone it's been 44 years for me. H.Reed BM3 |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Shipmates: Please do not miss the Liberty Port that we will all be steaming into in Branson Missouri on October 6th, 7th and 8th. Talk about having one hell of a greaat time with the sipmates of the USS TERRELL COUNTY. Great comaradarie, good food and spirits, reminising , laughter, jokes and unbelievable fellowship. Only 22 days left till we steam into port. No one will have duty any of these days. The only requirement is to bring your lovely wives or girl friends and have the time of your life. Looking forward to seeing each and everyone of you there. Phil BM3 P.S. Its still not to late to book a hotel room if you have not done so already. Phil |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey guys for ya'll that have not made your reservations yet for the 2011 reunion in Branson now is the time. There are only 5 days left after that you may not be able to get the rate we have for our rooms. Rates are good for the entire week if you plan on being there that long as some will. Hope to see alot of you guys there. Looking forward to it.
Clovis Long QM3 1969-1971 |
| Name: | Bill Porter |
| E-mail address: | fiveporters@comcast.net |
| Comments: | COMLANSHIPRON NINE Staff arriving. This will be my fourth in a row USS TERRELL COUNTY LST 1157 reunion and have truely enjoyed them all. I was a Radioman so that is another for OPS. |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Looking forward to the fun and stories in 36 days. We'll try to keep the mess cleaned up but we might have a oil problem. Sounds like the attendess are going to numerous so only time will tell what department has the best turn out. The deadline for discounted reservations is nearing. So book your rooms soon so the planning can continue. |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Well I sure do hope the Deck Apes bring enough cleaning supplies to keep the oil mopped up off the floor from where the snipes drip oil. Ya'll know us guys from the bridge area don't like stepping in that stuff. The guys from Navigation, CIC, Radarmen, Radiomen, and skivvy wavers like a clean deck as we were the leaders, with out us we wouldn't have gotten to where we were heading. But the truth is it took all of us doing our jobs to make it work. Ready for Branson. Looking forward to seeing everyone. QM's will be there in force.
Clovis QM3 1969-1971 |
| Name: | Jim Craven |
| E-mail address: | jascraven@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Deck "Apes"... well we needed someone to do the dirty work.
BM1 Tredwell saw the light and let go of my warm body. Got up to the Bridge and liked looking down on the main deck.... It wasn't always nice or easy but it was lots better then working on deck or down with the 'snipes'... So the 'Ops Pukes' were and are the best. The model of 1157, though not fully completed, will be my representative at the reunion. Do a toast to all the TC crew past, absent and present at the reunion. Next year the US LST Association may return to Branson for its September 2012 Convention. Come join us and meet some real live heroes... The LST Sailors that landed troops on the enemy beaches. Many of these men made numerous trips to the Normandy Beachhead to keep the troops and equipment flowing. Many more were doing the same tasks in the Pacific as we closed in on Japan's islands... Enjoy the reunion and hopefully in 2012 I'll be there. Jim Craven |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | Vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Shipmates: Lets have a show of emails showing what department will have the most crewmembers attending the reunion this year in Branson and the one in 2012 in New Orleans. Will it the oil smelling snipes, the sweaty dechapes, the stinky skivey waivers, the nose in the air quarter masters, the road kill cooks or anyother department that I may have overlooked. I reallly think that the deck apes the BM's will have the largest amount of shipmates attending because deck apes are the backbone of the Navy. Do you agree with me. I will be attending the Branson reunion and I will be hosting the New Orleans Reunion. Lets hear from the rest of you shipmates and your plans for this reunion and the one next year. I'LL bet I have more response from the wonderful deck apes than any other department. Waiting to hear from each and every one of you. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Come on shipmates, I know darn well that most of you who get on this website will probably attend this upcoming reuinon. What does it take to get a little input for you all? For the time that we are together for those three days you all are full piss and vinigar and are all keyed up for those three days. Its hard to keep any one quiet for those days at the reunion. What would it take to just pluck on a few keys on this website and tell us what you are looking forward to seeing and doing and some of your experiences from past reunions. Lets all give a hand in getting that Terrell County BUZZ going coming into the last days before we all me at this years upcoming reunion in Branson. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Just sitting here thinking about kicking back with all of my fellow shipmates and reminising , relaxing, having a good ole time and most of all sipping on a cold one with all of you coming to Branson. Counting off the days. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | As of today, only 46 days to the reunion. Many have registered and several are waiting. Book your reservations while the rates are good. No cost to book and you can still cancel at the last minute if necessary. I know some health issues are present but we're all praying for everyones good health. The sad part is our ages and days on this earth is getting shortier. Take advantage of each and every reunion while you can. Hope as many as possible join us in Branson. |
| Name: | phil vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Shipmates: Was wondering if any of you know how to get in touch with Alfredo Nueve Malave or John W. Hancock. They were both sailors on the Terrell County in 1968 and 1969 ish. John Hancock was a 2nd class boatswains mate when he was transferred to another ship. Alfredo Malave who lived in Puerto Rica was a seamen when he was transferred to another ship. Hancock lived in Mobile Alabama. Would love to make contact with both of these shipmates but having a hard time doing so. With all of the modern tecknoligies that they have these days with U tube and Smart phones etc, I thought that one of you all out there with a lot of experience with these modern marvels could find a way to locate these two gentlemen. If so, please give them both my phone number and tell them to give me a call. Phone number 504 456 2075. Thanks so much .Phil Vaccaro BM3 |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Shipmates: Well god buddies, its time for all of you last minute procrastinators to get busy and sigh up for the upcoming reunion in Branson in October. All of us are getting up in age and we do not know how many more years that we will be able to continue this wonderful opportunity in our lives. We lost 40 years in the making nor realizing how important is was for all of us to get back together. Now that we have a dedicated crew of shipmates that are committed to making this happen each and every year, the only thing that you have to do is to come and have the greatest time of your life. You know that you always wondered how your buddies made out, how they are doing these days, what they look like, if they have changed Etc. Well shipmates I can tell you that we may have gotten older and fatter and grayer on the tops we have not changed all the much. The faces are basically the same, the characters are still the same, the gestures and facial expressions are still the same, the mannerisms are the same and the voices are still the same. But most of all the loyalty to our Country and to our great ship (THE USS TERRELL COUNTY LST 1157) is still the same. The loyalty to one another that served is still the same also. So shipmates, please do not delay or put it off any longer. Make sure that that this is the year that you are going to come and see for yourself if what I am saying is true. I promise you that it will be an event that will stay in your mind for the rest of you lives. Sigh up and come see for yourself. Hope to see and talk to you all there. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Dennis Nitz |
| E-mail address: | dr_mnnitz@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I served on board 1969-71 as a BM3. Just made reservations for the reunion in Branson oct. 6-9, 2011. Looking forward to seeing old and new shipmates at the reunion. |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Hello to all of my fellow shipmates of the Terrell County. Hoping that you all are copeing will with the terrible winters that just passed in the northern part of the country and the torrid heat wave that we are having across the country right now. Not to mention the horrific tornadoes that did damage to our neighbors across the country. There has got to be some good news somewhere my friends. Well the good news is our upcoming reunion in Branson Missouri in October. A place to come and socalize with the brave men that sailed the high seas with you. The ones that were in the war zones with you, the one's that went through typhoones with you, the ones that went on your liberty with you, the one's that had your back through thick and thin no matter what happened at sea or on land. That's your fellow shipmates and blood brothers of the Terrell County LST 1157. You have the opportunity to relax and have the best time of your lives just relaxing and talking face to face with shipmates that you have not seen in the last 40 plus years. You have the opportunity to rehash old sea stories with the same shipmates that lived on the same exact ship that you served on. You get to see how they all faired in life and most to all you get to meet their wives. The reunions keep on getting bigger and better every year my friends. Sign up and come to Branson and relax your minds for a few days with some of the best friends and buddies that youever had in a life time. The U in reUnion means YOU my dear friend Let this be the year that you decide to come and get re-aquainted with your old sea buddies. I promise you if you come you will not regreat it. It will surely be the most memorable and heart warming trip that you will never forget. Hope to see you there. Your buddy Phil Vaccaro BM3 |
| Name: | Dave LaBar |
| E-mail address: | delabar1@frontier.com |
| Comments: | Hey Shipmates lets get those reservations done time is getting short. the more names Clovis has the better deals he can arrange,we have a great time at all our reunions, lets keep that tradition going by makeing this one the biggest yet.
See you all there |
| Name: | Al DeRosia |
| E-mail address: | bettykelchen@q.com |
| Comments: | hello shipmates this is my first try at this. i served on board 68 70 as the bean burner. we have hade a grate time the last few year at the reunions ,hope to see a lot of new faces this year. see you in brouson. |
| Name: | Jim Craven |
| E-mail address: | jascraven@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I was aboard the Terrell Maru from the Fall of 1963 to the Fall of 1965. As my first ship to start a 25 year run with the Navy. Served aboard 1157, 1185, 1183 and 1187 during 19 years at sea out of 25. Made QMC in 72. "Ticked off" the CNO in 75 and finally Retired in 1987 as a QMC(SW).
Sadly, I will not be at thus years reunion but I am loaning the event a scale model of the 1157. It will be nearly finished and will be returned to me after the reunion for completion. I have about 160 hours into it already wiht about the same to go until she is RFS (ready for sea). This model is made of Popular, Bass and Balsa woods and it measures 4.1" wide by 28.8" long. For any critics , well help me find better plans for the ship so I may do a more accurate job of building the Terrell Maru. The Main Deck (midships) is removeable so the Tank Deck and Turn Table are viewable. Vehicle Ramp goes up and down with a little help. Because of the scale (1:160) the Bow Doors are fixed in the open position with the Bow Ramp down. Good Lord Willin and the Creek Don't Rise I'll be at the next reunion. Good night and stay cooll Jim Craven Avondale, AZ |
| Name: | Howard Reed |
| E-mail address: | howdon@aol.com |
| Comments: | Thanks Clovis for the call!! I was on board form Jan.1967 to Sept. 1969 started out in deck division and under the leadership of BM1 Charlie Lathower became BM3 and coxswain of the Captain's gig thanks to Keith Senska who had me on board the gig as his bow hook. Also ran the port winch during off loading and the stern anchor winch when making a beach landing. Had a great time while on the TC Hope to see some of my ship mates at the reunion. |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | We are now up and running on FaceBook
USS TERRELL COUNTY LST-1157 come join us |
| Name: | Dave Young |
| E-mail address: | young.da@wavecable.com |
| Comments: | Appreciate the call from Clovis. Always good to hear from old shipmates. Brings back a lot of good memories. I was only aboard from March to December '70. Some of the things that come mind were, the loading of causeways, fueling MSOs on the way back to the states, steaming up Tokyo Wan in heavy traffic, being stuck on the ramp in Danang, and one of the most meaningful events was flying out to the ship from a rice paddy in Southern Viet Nam. Oh yea, running the LCVP in Yokosuka harbor (the boat crew didn't seem too impressed with my boat handling skills). I transferred off when we arrived in Bremerton and went to my first shore duty in Alameda thanks to the persistence of the XO. Terrell County was a fine ship with a fine crew and I was proud to be a part of it. Smooth sailing, BM1 Young |
| Name: | Cecil Wilson EM2 |
| E-mail address: | cecjo@hughes.net |
| Comments: | Been a long time shipmate. I am honored and proud to serve with each of you. Hope to be there in Branson in October.
Be safe. |
| Name: | Dillard Moore BM3 |
| E-mail address: | mdil328@aol.com |
| Comments: | Served from March '69 through decommissioning. Deck Ape, worked the bow doors, from Oklahoma. Enjoyed working with Vaccaro, Guidry, Dennis Nitz, and Danny. Had a great time serving, enjoyed all the sea time and the people I served with. Binkie and Tommy See were two from Alaska and would enjoy meeting all the old friends. Plan on being at the 2011 reunion. Thanks for finding me Clovis. |
| Name: | Gary Hunt |
| E-mail address: | gary5216@att.net |
| Comments: | HELLO TO ALL
I'VE BEEN READING THE SIGN IN'S FOR SOOM TIME NOW, THOUGHT I'D BETTER DO IT. I REMEMBER ALOT OF YOU GUY'S, PAUL REGGIE (GREAT HAIR CUTS) ROY BORDEN,BEN ESCALANTE,MIKE MC CLOUD RON SIEB, MARTIN THOMAS,D.E. BEUTLER, PACE, LAPORT, AND MORE. IT SEEMS THE TERRELL HAD A SPECIAL BOND WITH HER YOUNG MEN. GARY HUNT EN-3 FEB.65-FEB67 |
| Name: | GORDON THOMAS |
| E-mail address: | NONE |
| Comments: | . >Nice to see all the comments on here. I dont have the internet but occasionally have the chance to read these. Recognize alot of the names. I was aboard from Apr 65 until Sept 67. Ended up on the sig.nal bridge. See you all in Branson |
| Name: | Pete Schroeder |
| E-mail address: | pete17239@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Here's wishing all my shipmates and anyone else that ever served on the Terrell County a very safe and happy 4th of July.
Pete Schroeder EN2 (67-69) |
| Name: | robert slaby |
| E-mail address: | robertslaby@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I served aboard the Terrell County from Dec 1956 to Jan 1960 as a radio operator leaving in January 1960 as a Rm3. My time included 2 Westpac tours of 8 months each. Our homeport was San Diego. A few days ago I received a call from Clovis Long inquiring about my stay on the Terrell County. What a suprise after leaving the ship in January 1960 (51) years to hear of a Terrell Counnty Reunion. I am definitely interested in attending the Reunion in Oct. I don't know if any of my shipmates would be attending. Would like to hear from anyone who served on the Terrell from 1956-1960. Its been a long time but it was a very good time. Please E-Mail me if you can.Hope to hear from anyone. |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello all, Hope everyone is making their plans for Branson. We will riding the Ducks Oct. 7th. price per person is $17.50 adults. The Duck holds 35 I have us locked in for the whole 35 seats, so those interested please contact me and will see if we need to get a 2nd Duck rented. Also guys only have couple of months left to get your reservations made for the hotel they need to be made by Sept. 9th to get our room rates. Looking forward to see lots of you guys there.
Clovis |
| Name: | Salvatore Madalone |
| E-mail address: | katiem1217@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My father was on LST 1157 from 65-68.
If he is well enough, we would like to bring him to the reunion in Branson in October. |
| Name: | Ira Paulk |
| E-mail address: | ira@irapaulk.com |
| Comments: | I appreciate Clovis calling me. I was on 1157 from 10/1966 to 10/1967. I had a great job as PN3. Today when I tell people about a one month deployment carrying beer and soda (with armed guards in the tank deck) from Da Nang to Chu Lai they don't believe it. I am going to try my best to make it to the 2011 reunion. |
| Name: | JOHN M. PIATZ, JR. |
| E-mail address: | GLOWMANND@ALO.COM |
| Comments: | SEVERED 68 TO 70 ON TC WITH MY FIRST COUSIN FRANK PIATZ.I WAS A COOK OR LIKE THEY SAY A HALF ASS COOK? HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU THAT I SERVED WITH. |
| Name: | COURTNEY NISSEN FT-2 |
| E-mail address: | courtneynissen@att.net |
| Comments: | I WAS ON THE 1157 55-56. HAVE SOME PIC OF THE NAMING, AND A FEW OTHER THINGS, WILL BRING TO BRANSON. WAS AT MCDONNELL DOGULAS/BOEING FOR 42 YEARS, RET. 99 AND KEEP BUSY. HAD SOME FUN ON THAT SHIP , WAS ON IT WHEN THEY PUT TWIN 3' ON IN LB CALIF. WE WERE HUNG UP AT FT. LEWIS WASH ALSO, HAVE A PIC OF THAT. HOPE TO MAKE IT FOR THE GET TOGETHER, IN OAK WE BACKED OVER OUR OWN ANCHOR, SHIP YARD IN JAPAN FOR 3 MONTHS, THAT WAS OK, TOP 3 ACROSS THE STREET AND 3/4 LIBERITY. THERE WERE FEW P/O, SO WE HAD TO STAND QUARTER DECK WATCHES EVERY 3 DAYS USUALLY, LOOKING FOR KEVIN SPEIGH, LIVES ON LONG ISLAND NY?? WE DID A FEW BEERS OVER THEREETC, BEST WISHES TO ALL, COURTNEY |
| Name: | Floyd Wayne Pace SFP3 |
| E-mail address: | waynepace.pace@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Class of 1964 to 1966. first trip to nam Aug 64 500 tons of ammo and high explosives. work 52 hours strait to shore it all up. Da nang first stop. Was console operator when we broached in tuy wua not a fun time. Jim Hall Thomas Eddings mark chase were my drunk buddys. Hope to see all in Branson. |
| Name: | David Kasteline |
| E-mail address: | davidkasteline@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Jerry Kimball |
| E-mail address: | jkimb76225@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello all,
Hello to all, I came aboard in Aug '63 as a Seaman and left in July '65 as an RM3. I was in morse code school at Yokosuka as a TDY when Kennedy was killed, but came back aboard and made several trips around WestPac. Dennis O'Leary RM1 and P.L. Kennedy RM2 were the senior Radiomen when I got assigned to Radio to sweep and make coffee, and Kenneth Mimms, RM1 was in charge when I was transferred to Beachmaster Unit 1. I am eager to attend the reunion and see some old shipmates but will be solo, my wife of 44 years passed away in November, 2010. |
| Name: | phil vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Terrell County Shipmates; I am so amased with the responce that we are getting on this webiste lately. This is just increadable. Please, by all means lets keep this comaraddee and line of comunication going for as long a posible. We have all worked very hard to get where we are now and it looks like all the work is paying off. It all started with George O"Connell starting the ball rolling and started this website and orchastrated our very first reunion I think it was 6 years ago. The first reunion had about 6 or 7 people that came that first year. George correct me if I am wrong on these numbers. From there our website has grown in leaps and bounds. Our reunions have grown to 50 to 55 couples and growing each year. This may be one of our biggest reunions ever shipmates. Just wanted to let all the new shipmated coming to the reunion this year for the first time to bring your old scrap books with all of your old pictures. Everyone likes to look at them and compare pictures and different events corresponding to the pictures. Pleasse bring your wives as they are a key part our our organization. And plan on haveing the time of your life seeing and talking to your old sea buddies. Can not wait to see you all there. Phil Vaccaro BM3 |
| Name: | Melvin (Bill) LaPorte |
| E-mail address: | drnkfxr@centurytel.net |
| Comments: | I served on the TC from April 65 to Oct 67 in 3rd division( gunners mates are straight shooters) |
| Name: | Eugene D. Lay |
| E-mail address: | lay3062@hotmail.com |
| Name: | George O'Connell |
| E-mail address: | groconnell@lst1157.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.lst1157.com |
| Comments: | I agree with Keith Senska BM3 1965-68 and Phil Vaccaro BM3 1968-70.
Clovis Long QM3 1969-71/DECOM Crew is doing a bang up job garnering information etc. Also want to give some 'recognition' to Tim Karwoski BT3 1969-71/DECOM Crew who maintains the web site and 'gives' us this guest book and Frank Seeley SFP2 1968-70 who 'maintains' the yahoo site, which should also be visited. Also, anyone wanting copies of crew lists etc while aboard, contact me direct. All we ask in return for this information is to have your data on file. Thanks George O'Connell RM2 1960-62 |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | In case no one has been watching, Clovis has been working hard to find lost shipmates. In appears to me that he has found several and I have had personal contact with some. Many of them plan to be at the 2011 reunion. So if your one of the many who have putting off making your reservations it is time to get on phone and book your room. One thing for sure is that we will be having a great time in Branson in Oct. |
| Name: | Charles Fitch |
| E-mail address: | tandttrucking2009@yahoo.com (my daughters email) |
| Comments: | Dad says he is very muck looking forward to the reunion in Branson Mo in Otc 2011. Any mates that remember him feel free to call us at 870-436-4762 after 2 pm in the afternoon. He would be glad to hear from any and all.
Mr. Long, We both are looking forward to meeting you in Joplin Mo on Mon May 16. U have a great day and from one driver to another becareful out there ok..Tammy |
| Name: | Charles Earl Fitch Jr |
| E-mail address: | tandttrucking2009@yahoo.com (my daughters email) |
| Comments: | Mr. Long my dad Charles was very excited in speaking to you toda y and we will see you Mon in Joplin.He is very much looking forward to this reunion and says he ll see all there and take care.. |
| Name: | phil vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Hello Terrell County Shipmates. Makes me feel great all over seeing all the new shipmates signing on the website. The most action that we have had in a long time. So wonderful to see so many new shipmates signing on each week and month. Our goal is to eventually find as many if not all of the great sailors who served aboard the Terrell County LST 1157. The numbers keep adding up each year not only on our TC website but at our annual reunions that we hold each year. Who would have ever believed that after 40 years of hardly no contact that now we are alctually communicating via e-mails and are actually seeing fellow shipmates face to face at our yearly reunions. Shipmates, it does not get any better than that if you know what I mean. Lets all help to keep the search on for shipmates that have not been located and find them and to let them know that the Terrell County and its crew is still a very dedicated orginaziation of shipmates dedicaated to finding and reaching out to all of The Terrell County LST 1157 shipmates and sailors who serrved aboard her. Phil Vaccaro BM3 |
| Name: | Marcia (Marc) Farrow |
| E-mail address: | mefarow1@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Stationed aboard Terrell Cty from Oct 1967 to Mar 1969. Assigned to Deck transfered to medical First person I evacuated was HM2 off the coast of Vietnam. went to HM "A" school. Assigned to HAL-3 in country vietnam 70-71. NRMC SDiego '72, NRMC Naples '79, NRMC SDiego '82, NRMC Naples '86, NRMC SDiego '88 to retirement Jul '93 as HMC. Live in Fishers,Indiana now. Will try to make reunion. |
| Name: | Steve Fromson |
| E-mail address: | frmsns@att.net |
| Comments: | Clovis, thanks for the call and info, brings back lots of
forgotten memories. I to was on board when she was broached on the beach for 3 days in Viet Nam. Steve Fromson (RM3) 1965-1966 |
| Name: | Larry A. Garcia |
| E-mail address: | skivvywaver@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Having served on an older (USS Polk Cty. LST-1084) and now receiving orders to new class (Ichi Ichi Go NaNa) was a big thrill for me. Bigger thrill was to follow when we got the news that we would be leaving ComPhibGroup 3 and would become the flagship for LanShipRon 9. Sailing to our new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan along with our sister ships was a cruise worth remembering. I would later serve on the USS Matthews AKA-96, the USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63 and IUWG-1-3 (Inshore Undersea Warfare Group) in Qui Nhon, RVN as a patrol craft commander. A special BRAVO ZULU to all who served with LanShipRon 9. My hometown is San Antonio Tx. |
| Name: | John Fortenbaugh |
| E-mail address: | johnson.fortenbaugh@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Clovis,
THANKS for tracking me down! I served aboard TC in 1967. I'd just turned 18 and learned a lot that year. I was a deck-ape under BM1 Charlie Lathower and mess cooked for variety & culture. RDC Richard Ross gave me a phone-talker's job in CIC for GQ and I started standing QMOW/ui with Dave Buderbaugh. Eventually the XO-Navigator, Lt. Fabac let me strike for Quartermaster and life improved dramatically, 'till I got orders to USS OGDEN. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys in Branson and will try to scare up a few additional shipmates from that era. Best to all who ever rolled and stumped in our bluff-bowed beauty, ichi ichi go nanna! |
| Name: | Chandler Cook |
| E-mail address: | dblreed@msn.com |
| Comments: | JUN63-JUN65
Reported abd as a fresh-caught ENS by way of OCS. First of six RVN campaigns was to DaNang before a yard period in '65. Deck Dept for my tour included 1st & 2nd Divisions and Gunnery. OOD at Q'Deck in Sasebo when RM brought msg of Kennedy's assasination. Good to see responses by Homer Smith (Roomie in "Boys Town") amd Bill Mauser -- Bill last heard from by bridge to bridge phone when his ship came alongside "my" AO for unrep in 1966. Former GM striker (in my time) Bill McKee (sp?) (living in Texas) contacted me a few years back, but I was not much help. Ed Quade (Ops) lives out west, Jim DeBie (sp?)(Engineering) lives in CA, Bob Stevely (XO) is in SDIEGO, around the Christmas holidays in 1976 spoke briefly with Jim Allen (CO) in a department store in Tysons Corner, VA. |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | This site had some good usage in March and now thus far in April nothing. Lets keep posting and letting everyone know that the Terrell County crew is still alive and well. Lets keep everyone excited about the reunion in Oct. or whatever else may be of interest. Tell us some of the old sea stories. Forty plus years later almost anything is interesting. |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey all lets get those reservations made. I checked the other day and 9 have made theirs. Lets make this one of the bigger reunions. Notice to all of the ole DECK hands the hotel has plenty of towels to clean up the oil spills. Deck is superior!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: | Dave LaBar |
| E-mail address: | delabar1@frontier.com |
| Comments: | to all you newbies WELCOME back . it's good to see all the crew getting together again. Hope to see you all in Branson.We have had a great time there in the past, lets do it again
Dave LaBar EN2 66-70 Snipes Rule |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski BT3 |
| Comments: | Clyde,
I'm pretty sure I remember you. Although we did not hang out together I seem to remember your name. Glad you found the site! |
| Name: | Clyde G Babcock |
| E-mail address: | babcock4269@roadrunner.com |
| Comments: | Was on board Nov 68 to sometime in 69. End up hositpal in Hong Kong. Hope some remeber me. Was in Deck. Anixous about the reunion. later Clyde G Babcock |
| Name: | George O'Connell |
| E-mail address: | groconnell@lst1157.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://lst1157.com |
| Comments: | I am George O'Connell and served aboard the TC 1960-62 as RM2.
Any Terrell County shipmates that want a copy of crews lists for time you were aboard and Ships History, they are on file and I email the data to you. Contact me direct.... groconnell@lst1157.com George O'Connell RM2 1960-62 |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Glad to see some of the Officers making it to the site and signing in the guest book. Hope to see ya'll at the reunion in Branson in Oct. |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski |
| E-mail address: | tkarwoski@bak.rr.com |
| Comments: | Don, Glad you found the site.
I was the BT3 from 1969-decommissioning. On our way back home from Yokosuka you recommended me for the Navy Achievement Medal. You told me you weren't sure if I would get it or not but you appreciated all my hard work. That in itself meant a lot to me. Well, I did get the Navy Achievement Medal. it was awarded to me the first day aboard my next ship, the USS Shields DD 596 in San Diego. There was a Captains Meritorious Mast held on the fantail with all hands present! That was a day I have never forgotten. Thanks! |
| Name: | Donald Hinsman |
| E-mail address: | dhinsman@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I served on the Terrell County from 1969 with several Vietnam cruises off and in the Camau Peninsula. I was the Chief Engineer and put the Terrelll County out of commission in Bremerton, Washington. I then put the USS Racine (LST-1191) in commission again as Chief Engineer. After 21 years in the USN and as a Meteorologist, I retired. After 19 more years as the Director of the World Meteorological Organization's Space Programme (a UN Specialized Agency in Geneva, Switzerland), I retired to Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
| Name: | Marv Crowe |
| E-mail address: | mcroweofsc@charter.net |
| Comments: | Good to see the TC Maru on the web and the names of the crew again.
We washed up on the shores of Spartanburg SC about 4.5 hours from Charleston. Now retired last May 1st. Most of you might not know that after "decom" , I spent a year at Beachjumpers in Coronado and Captain Schimming asked me to Chief Engineer the new construction Barbour County at National Steel in San Diego. So I had the privilige of serving under him for three more years. 864-582-4846 .... |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Great to see the activity on this web site. Glad to see new log ins and hope you enjoy being acquainted with fellow shipmates. Please let other shipmates know of this great site so as many as possible can enjoy. Thanks, again. |
| Name: | Donald Weyburn |
| E-mail address: | dweyburn@mac.com |
| Comments: | Good to find this site and those who have checked in. Will be back when my time is not being claimed by the urgent (grandchildren etc.) |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski BT3 |
| Comments: | After you post the message you may have to refresh your browser to see it. |
| Name: | Mike Binkie |
| E-mail address: | kmbinkie@aptalaska.net |
| Comments: | Tim, I was an SN |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Glad to see the guest book is getting used more and more, for those that are just signing on WELCOME. If anyone can remember where some of the guys might be now, Please put let us know and we will try to get in touch with them. We are always looking and we have gotten lucky in the past and found some of them. Hope to see everyone at the reunion in Branson in Oct.
Clovis Long QM3 1969-1971 |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski BT3 |
| Comments: | Mike, welcome to the site. What was your rate? |
| Name: | Mike Binkie |
| E-mail address: | kmbinkie@aptalaska.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://kmbinkie@aptalaska.net |
| Comments: | Hello to all, just getting on board with you all. Was on the TC in 69 and 70 got off in Bremerton Wa and was assigned to the naval base in Kodiak Alaska and got out of the navy in 1973. Very happy to find this site and make contact with my old friends. |
| Name: | Robert KirKer |
| E-mail address: | checkbook@gvtc.com |
| Comments: | I have many great memories of the USS TERRELL. I was stationed on COMLANSHIPRON9 Staff under the command of Commander Lassiter from 66-68. The staff would move on board the TERRELL and go to vietnam or out to sea for operation drills. I'd like to say Hey! to all the crew that still remember Yeoman Bob. |
| Name: | Phil Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Well Terrell County shipmates, the guestbook is getting hotter and hotter by the day. Am totally surprised to see just how many people are signing on in the last couple of months. For a while it was slow as molasses. This is a wonderful thing that is happening. More shipmates are realizing that we have a great website and that the the crew of the Terrell County is reaching out to find each and everyone of her shipmates that served aboard her. We not only have a great website (guestbook) where we can email and stay in contact so to speak, but we have a Great Reunion each year where we can all gather and see and talk to another after 40 years of being seperated. My dear brothers and shipmates that is a true blessing and a wonderful opportunty that other ships do not have. Paul Reggie, so glad to see that you signed in. Dan Murray, I still remenber you and I am truly looking forward to seeing and talking to you in Branson. For eery new shipmate that has recently signed on , I want to invite each and everyone of you to come to our reunion this coming October. If you want to have the time of your live and revisit with some of the most important people of your lives, then come to our reunion an re-live the days that we all spent together in Japan, the war zone, typhoons , Hong Kong, the Phillipines (who could ever forget Subic Bay) etc. Looking forward to seeing you all in Branson. Phil Vaccaro BM3 |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski BT3 |
| Comments: | Reggie,
I remember you! I was just telling someone the other day about how you had a sweet job on the ship while us Snipes slaved away down in the hole. I'm glad you found the site! |
| Name: | Paul Reggie |
| E-mail address: | DesignsDtudioV@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Guys , Reggie here LST 1157 1965- 69
Looking for other guys who might rememeber me as Ships Barber & store operator . SH3 at that time . Best friends was Greg Bouverette,Bob Reeves, Robby Robinson, to name a few. Was friends with most of the guys cutting their hair in not so military way . :-) No whitewalls with me . I fought for that . lol |
| Name: | Dave Murray |
| E-mail address: | dmcrown@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I look forward to attending the reunion this year. It will be my first ever and i plan to enjoy every moment with all of our shipmates. |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Officially you can call 1-800-850-6646 and ask for reservations and get your reservations in for the U.S.S. Terrell County reunion for Oct. 6,7 and 8th. Room rates are $74 a night plus tax. Use group name TERREL to get these room rates. Rates are good from Oct 3rd to the 11th if ya want to make a week of it. If any questions call me 417-438-3704. SEE YA THERE
Clovis QM3 1969-1971 |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | We are on!!!! We will be staying at the Grand Plaza Hotel in Branson. Oct. 6,7th and 8th. We will be getting all the info out as soon as we get it together. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Oct.
Clovis Long QM3 69-71 |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hold everything, the Ramada Inn in Branson where we had the 2011 reunion set up has closed and gone into foreclosure. The Branson Chamber of Commerce is working with me on finding a different location for the reunion. For all new members signing on I will need mailing address's so can get the info out to everyone when we have things set for the reunion. Keep your heads up it will happen in Branson this year. Any questions or new address's please e-mail me or call 417-438-3704. See ya in Oct. |
| Name: | Jim Slocomb DC2 |
| E-mail address: | jslocom2@san.rr.com |
| Comments: | Ahoy Shipmates! I was on 1157 from 11/69 thru 11/70 then cross-decked to the Tom Green County. Have been looking for an old shipmate, Jimmy Black EN1. Lost track of him when he transfered off the Tom Green County. Annyway, would love to hear from anyone onboard then. |
| Name: | Carl h. Mengedoht |
| E-mail address: | lester1@peoplepc.com |
| Comments: | 1969-1970 |
| Name: | roy borden |
| E-mail address: | royborden@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | wishing all a good new year. I served aboard 1157 64 to 66 had some good and so so times. I left as an EN2 then went to Nam aboard the PTF boats no torpetoes on these boats we were in Danang harbor with the seals. |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski |
| Comments: | Gordon, Are you sure you want your phone number here for anyone to see? |
| Name: | Gordon Thomas |
| E-mail address: | none |
| Comments: | Have looked for Ben Escalante for years. Anyone know of his whereabouts? Also was in touch with Peter Jones in Port Angeles, Washington but his phone number isnt good anymore. Anyone know where he is or what happened? I remember alot of you who signed the guestbook here that I served with from 65 to 67. Feel free to call me at 319 521 2434. I am in Texas now for the winter but still reside in eastern Iowa. Look forward to hearing from shipmates. |
| Name: | Gordon Thomas |
| E-mail address: | none |
| Comments: |
Was aboard 65 to 67. started in deck force and went to the signal gang with bill call and joe ratkovich. shipmates can call me at 319 521 2434 |
| Name: | Mike McLeod |
| E-mail address: | flysnoopy@msn.com |
| Comments: | Was on her from 1966 to 1968 in engineering, (A-gang). Wish every one a good 2011. |
| Name: | Mike McLeod |
| E-mail address: | flysnoopy@msn.com |
| Comments: | was on the TC from 1966 to 1968 in engineering (A-gang. Wish every one a good 2011. |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Wishing everyone the best possible year for 2011. Many great things are happening daily with the main one being we'e still on the right side of the grass. May we all continue to have good health. Barb and I are looking forward to the reunion in Oct. Make your plans and we'll see you there. |
| Name: | Dave Reese |
| E-mail address: | dreese17@msn.com |
| Comments: | Just browsing the web and found this site. Served on the TC 64/65 as RM3. Just wondering if anyone else was there the time we broached on beach with 300 ROK marines for three days before they towed us off? |
| Name: | Dave LaBar |
| E-mail address: | delabar1@frontier.com |
| Comments: | Wishing all my Brothers and their familys a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year See you in Branson |
| Name: | George O'Connell |
| E-mail address: | groconnell@lst1157.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.lst1157.com |
| Comments: | I want to take this opportunity to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the USS Terrell County (LST-1157) shipmates. |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski BT3 |
| Comments: | Mrs Hunt, Nope. No nukes on a LST! I served about 2 years after your husband. Thanks for checking in. |
| Name: | Gary Hunt |
| E-mail address: | gary5216@att.net |
| Comments: | Hi Guys, I am Gary Hunt's wife. He has recently been looking to get in touch with guys he served with on board between 1965-1967. Do any of you remember him? Also, I personally would like to know if there were any nuclear weapons ever on board?
lipstickandammo@yahoo.com |
| Name: | James Craven |
| E-mail address: | jascraven@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Could not make the reunion in San Antonio. Glad to read people enjoyed themselves.
Branson for 2011... nice place. All should enjoy this little city and the music it offers. Don't forget to take your coats.... It'll get cold. I have been there with my bride about 15 years ago and we enjoyed it. Jim PS I am still looking for general plans of an 1156 class T. I want to build my own model of the TC... Anyone have plans they want to loan out? I can make great copies... |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. It's the time of year when we thanks. Among the things I'm grateful for is our ships reunions. They have been great. It's a blessing to each year see many of you and we look forward to many more reunions plus seeing and meeting anyone who served on the USS Terrell County. |
| Name: | Alex Roland |
| E-mail address: | roland@linos9.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://rabota-na-domu-v-internete.ru/ |
| Comments: | James,
Thanks for your kind words. It nice to hear from someone who served aboard our LNT's after the US Navy decommissioned them. Even though many had a date with Bill Wales' locker it's nice to know they were in good hands to the end. Thanks again and keep in touch! |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Well here are the dates for the next reunion in 2011. Oct 6, 7 and 8th in Branson, Mo. we have it set for the Ramada Inn 1700 West Hwy 76 on the strip in Branson, MO 65616 Phone number 417-334-1000. We will be getting all the info out to everyone at a later date. Got the room rates locked in at $59.00 at night and that price is good from Oct.3rd to the 9th. So come early if ya can.
Clovis Long QM3 1969-1971 |
| Name: | Philip Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Well Frank Piatz, its about time. What in the hell have you been waiting for. Some of us old sailors are not too far off from being in nursing home sitting in diapers and depends. You must think that we are getting younger by the day instead of getting older and uglier. I must say that that wae are not at that stage of life just yet and we still have some good years left ahead of us to all get together and rehash our great years aboard the Terrell County and all the great times we all had together. You and Bill Enderland are the most "Hardheaded" to get through but at least you have signed on to our website so that is a great breakthrough and we will forgive you. We dearly love you and miss you at our yearly reunions. We have talked about you through our last 4 reunions and were wondering if you would ever come to celebrate with us. I am surely hoping that this will be the year as there is a lot of shipmates that would love to see you once again. I have been to the last5 reunions and would not miss one for the world. And I can assure you that is you come this year that you will probably feel the same. by the way, I am Phil Vaccaro BM3, the old fart that spent many a day with you in deck department and on different lilberities. So great to hear from you my dear friend. Hoping that this is the beginning of staying in touch with each other for a long time to come. Phil Vaccaro BM3 |
| Name: | FRANK E. PIATZ |
| E-mail address: | fm[iatz@mchsi.com |
| Comments: | AT LONG LAST I AM SIGNING THE BOOK HOPE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO I SERVED WITH |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski BT3 |
| Comments: | Ron, Is that BTFN Grant...a black guy? |
| Name: | Ronald Seib ( Durham ) |
| E-mail address: | cpodurham@centurytel.net |
| Comments: | I would like to get in touch with Grant FN He was on the Terrell Co. from Aug 65 to 67 |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Learned today of Amos Duncan's passing on Oct. 4th. Amos and wife Gertrude attended a couple of the earlier reunions until Gertrude's health didn't arrow for their ability to attend. Amos was a plank holder of the TC and then returned for more service on the TC. From what I have heard from other shipmates who served with Amos one could have not found a better shipmate. Amos and Gertrude was the couple who always bought the peanuts to the reunions. Amos will be missed. |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Tim its was felt by the reunion attendees that beings no one from California attends the reunions in our part of the country why would we want to go to California. It was felt that if Calif. wants to host a reunion it would be real nice if they would at least attend a couple reunions to know what goes on at one. The attendees from the past reunions have invested way too much to gamble it all away not knowing what and who would even make the plans. We understand that you guys would like to have a reunion in the western United States but please look at our side of the coin. We probably would came to your party if you would only attend ours. It takes comments and thus far we haven't received any. The real sad thing is that we're all getting older and thus our days for reunions is growing shorter. |
| Name: | Tim Karwoski |
| Comments: | I thought the reunion next year WAS going to be on the west coast?? What happened? |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | We returned home from the 2010 reunion last evening. The reunion was great and many thanks go to the shipmates in San Antonio who put the good times together. Also, many thanks to all who attended for without the excellent attendance the reunions wouldn't be much fun. For all you shipmates from the west coast you will never know what your missing. For the year 2011 we voted to change our location to Branson, Missouri. For 2012 we're planning to go to New Orleans probably in the month of October. For all who are interested in reunions keep checking into this site for as soon as possible information will be coming. For thing for sure the reunions are getting better every year. Thanks, again to all. |
| Name: | Clovis Long |
| E-mail address: | clovis43@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | The 2010 Terrell County reunion San Antonio was a hugh success, everyone had a great time will be hard to beat next year in Branson but Deb and I along with Bud and Sally Hamilton feel like we are up to the challenge. Each year it seems to be harder to beat the last reunion. Anyone just finding this site please feel free to e-mail me and we can talk about the ole T.C. and up coming reunions. Look forward to finding ole shipmates who served aboard her. Will let everyone know when have reunion info finalized. Clovis Long QM3 1969-1971 |
| Name: | Charles Bryant Snellgrove |
| E-mail address: | charly1@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Looking for old ship mates. I was on Terrell from 1964 to 1966, I was a 3rd Class Boatswain Mate |
| Name: | Philip Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vacarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | They are coming in from all over the country, South Dakota, Iowa, Washington, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri etc. to be reunited once again at our up coming USS Terrell County reunion in San Antonio Texas at the end of September. We came from all different parts of the country, were sent overseas to a war zone and were assigned to our mother ship, the USS TERRELL COUNTY LST 1157. We all worked togerher, ate together, fought together, went on liberty togther, sweated together, prayed together, and survived some of the most treacherous seas together. We bonded and became best of friends and blood brothers together and now some 40 years later we are reuniting once again at one of our reunions . A homecoming once again of some great and wonderful shipmates. We are looking forward to a great time as usual and Melanie and I cannot wait to see everyone once again. For all of you that could not make it this year, I am so sorry. Hoping that you all can make it next year so that we will be able to see you all once again. For all of you headed to San Antonio, have a safe trip there. Let the festivities and fun times begin. Phil BM3 |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | For all you great reunion shipmates its only 15 days until the reunion. Have been excited for quite some time but the closer it greats the more exciting it greats. I know many others are the same. We plan to leave home on the 19th and arrive at the reunion on the 22nd in the afternoon. The main thing we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable trip. See you there. |
| Name: | George O'Connell |
| Comments: | Keith
Don't understand what you mean about not getting posted. You just hit sign the book, and your thought/message is posted. |
| Name: | Keith Senska |
| E-mail address: | ksenska@santel.net |
| Comments: | Seems to be some problems with getting messages posted when signing into this site. I posted one several weeks ago and I know that Phil did also. It hard to communicate the latest reunions news if we can't get things posted. Thanks if we get the problem corrected. |
| Name: | Philip Vaccaro |
| E-mail address: | vaccarop@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Shipmates: For all of you that has waited till the last minute to register or for all of you all that has never been to a reunion it is not too late to sign up. There is a special discount price fr all of those that sign up early and that discount price is still good for a while. Please get those reservations in so that you all can come and celebrate with your old Terrell County Family and frienss. Come have a cold one a reminess of the good old days in Yokouska Japan, Hong Kong China, Thiland, and my favorite-- Subic Bay In the Phillipines. There are countless stories to be told by each and everyone of us and our experiences at sea. The beautiful calm days so sailing with the flying fish taking off in every direation and also the treacherous days at sea taking 45 degree rolls in those terrible typhoons that we got stranded in. Who could forget an experience like that. The stories are just a part of our reunion. The real experience is to be reuniting together once again with some of your old shipmates and buddes. The guys that you always wanted to see again some day and touch base with and and see just how they all farad out in life. Where they live and what they are doing today. Getting back with the guys that you lived with for two years aboard our mother ship the USS Terrell County LST 1157. Who can forget her. She housed and fed and bathed all of us until our tours were over. She brought us to a war zone, brought us through some terrible typhoons, brought us to different wonderful countries and ports of call. But most of all she brought us back to port each time safe and sound and returned all of us back safely to our famalies in the USA. This is a time to celebrate serving our country with all the guys that you lived with, worked with, went to war with, went on liberty with, and the guys that had your back each and every day and watched over you and protected you. Please take this opportunity to sign up for our Terrell County family reunion in September in San Antonio Texas. I promise you that this will be an opportunity and a life experience that you will never forget. Looking forward to seeing each and everyone of you that decides to come. All it takes is a phine call. Phil BM3 1968 --- 1970 |
| Name: | Dave LaBar |
| E-mail address: | swampratsj@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | to all shipmates 54 days till the 2010 reunion make those reservations now if you haven't done so. We've had some great times in the past and we plan to do so in the future |
| Name: | Pete Schroeder |
| E-mail address: | pete.18@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just to take a minute and wish all my shipmates and also anyone that served on the Terrell County a very safe and happy 4th. of July |
| Name: | Pete Schroeder |
| E-mail address: | pete.18@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just to take a minute and wish all my shipmates and also anyone that served on the Terrell County a very safe and happy 4th. of July |
| Name: | Charlie Galloway |
| E-mail address: | clg_44@yahoo.com |
| Comments: |
It's good to see some of the mid 60's crew checking in. Welcome---Wayne, Dennis and Homer. Charlie, 6/65 thru 8/67 |
| Name: | Wayne McCammon |
| E-mail address: | waynemccammon@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Howdy fellers this my first time here, I saw the American Legion ad for the reunion in San Antonio for this Sep. and Sent an email to Clovis Long,and have spoken to him since and he told me to come here and sign the guest book. I was gig coxswain on the Terrell County and also assault boat driver from 1965 to 1966 , I was a BMSN at the time. I transfered from the Henry W.Tucker DD875 to the Terrell County,and from there back to states to USS Paul Revere to muster out..Drove 18 wheelers 35 plus years , now retired...Wayne McCammon 6/29/10 |
| Name: | Dennis Mason |
| E-mail address: | dennismason01@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello fellers
I served on the Terrell County in 1966 and 1967 and I was a boat coxswin on the LCVP along with Dennis Carlton who I remember very well. We had a nickname for you Dennis in those years and I didn't even know your first name was Dennis like mine. I was a BM3 and incharge of the forward deck force as well as a boat coxswin. I am looking forward to meeting you all and talking about the good old days on board the USS Terrell County and the great individuals we served with. Dennis Mason BM3 1966 & 1967 |
| Name: | Dennis Mason |
| E-mail address: | dennismason01@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello fellers
I served on the Terrell County in 1966 and 1967 and I was a boat coxswin on the LCVP along with Dennis Carlton who I remember very well. We had a nickname for you Dennis in those years and I didn't even know your first name was Dennis like mine. I was a BM3 and incharge of the forward deck force as well as a boat coxswin. I am looking forward to meeting you all and talking about the good old days on board the USS Terrell County and the great individuals we served with. Dennis Mason BM3 1966 & 1967 |
| Name: | Homer Smith |
| E-mail address: | hohohosmith@cox.net |
| Comments: | Was Chief engineer on USS Terrell County from 1963 to my daparture at Chu Lai in July 1965 |