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| Name: | Bruce E Crawford |
| E-mail address: | BECrawfordinc@comcast,net |
| Comments: | I was transfered to the Morton in June of 69 just in time for a midshipmans cruise. I was a short timer but came aboard just in time to pull into my home town of Everett, Washington for the 4th of July.I came aboard an MM3 and was discharged in October.Smooth sailing. Bruce |
| Name: | nicky d. taylor |
| E-mail address: | giftmall11@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I miss all my friends from the U.S.S Morton from july 1965 to oct. 1968. I was 17 years old when I joined. I am a gunners mate forever. Where are you tommy butts? I lost your number |
| Name: | Leo Unseld |
| E-mail address: | lucrna@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Served on the Morton as RDSN early '68 to shipyards in '69.
1 Westpac cruise. Was on board when we spent about a month in drydock in Subic. |
| Name: | Tom Dominick QM 2 |
| E-mail address: | tomd734@msn.com |
| Comments: | I was on re-commissioning crew in 1970 in Long Beach Ca.
went to San Diego for sea trials and training and then to Pearl for homeport. We did one WestPac and I mustered out when we got back to go to college. |
| Name: | Tom Dominick |
| E-mail address: | tomd734@msn.com |
| Comments: | I was on re-commissioning crew in 1970 in Long Beach Ca.
went to San Diego for sea trials and training and then to Pearl for homeport. We did one WestPac and I mustered out when we got back to go to college. |
| Name: | Mark (Trot) Trauner |
| E-mail address: | captnotchjohnson@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://yahoo |
| Comments: | Served aboard USS Morton 76-78 and deployed on the 1977 Westpac/IO cruise. I was MM3 working in Agang and stood underway watches in aft enginroom as lowerlevelman.Noticed while browsing that Rush Riley has signed the book in 2005.Hey Rush still out there? I'll never forget any of the times on Snortin Morton,or the shipmates during my time aboard. Guys like Mahalo Brown, Mike Stamper, Rick Cosper Charlie Byrum, how about MM1 Yepez what a pain. The list goes on and on. Thanks for the good times, and thanks for the ride Merlin Bell. |
| Name: | Quirt Alrich |
| E-mail address: | quirt553@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | started with Precom school in 1970 and went on the WESTPAC in 1971 was an RD3 |
| Name: | George Johnson |
| E-mail address: | mendicante@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I served on the Morton 1965-1968. Came on board as a RDSN left as an RD2. I remeber an instance in which we went up some freakin' delta to provide gun support, and we couldn't use sonar because it was so shallow. Was this a dream? Have I watched too many war movies? If you have any facts on this let me know |
| Name: | Bill Hancock |
| E-mail address: | wdh105716@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hope to hear from all RM's from 1975-1977. |
| Name: | Mike Barefoot |
| E-mail address: | texasnoshoe1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I had a great time on the Morton from 79-82, in forward fireroom first, then aft fireroom once I finished mess cranking.(mess duty) Would like to hear from all of the brothers! Looks like a reunion in 2009 and it would be great to see all of the men that helped decommissioned old 948! I live in Texas and plan on making the "fiesta"
Foot |
| Name: | Gene Kordowski |
| E-mail address: | GKordowski@tx.rr.com |
| Name: | Mike Barefoot |
| E-mail address: | texasnoshoe1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello everyone, just wanted to say "Hi"
Foot |
| Name: | Floyd D. Grimm |
| E-mail address: | gringogrimm@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I served aboard from 15Dec.59 untill 11 Mar. 61. Sure would like to make contact with my ol' workmates-radiomen, radarmen, ETs, Sonarmen, Electricians, even some of the Officers would be a good visit. Has anyone heard from Loren Bricker, Quarter Master Nozglia, Electrician Salazar.How about LTJG. Felderman? It would be nice to visit and rehash old times. Please drop me a line!
Floyd D. Grimm ET2 |
| Name: | Mack Belcher |
| E-mail address: | mwbelcher@thompsonchryslerdodge.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://USS MORTON DD 948 WEB PAGE |
| Comments: | Came on board nov. 71 departed feb. 75. Great times looking back. Just wanted off and out back then. Good to see familiar names and faces. Been a while. Gratt job Rick. |
| Name: | Mack Belcher |
| E-mail address: | mwbelcher@thompsonchryslerdodge.com |
| Comments: | I came on board nov.71 departed feb. 75. Was there for three westpac's. A lot of great times looking back. Could not wait to get off and get out back then.Been a while. Good to see some familiar names and faces. Great job Rick. |
| Name: | William F. Haning III, M.D. |
| E-mail address: | haning@hawaii.edu |
| Comments: | Appreciate the opportunity to see the destinies of many shipmates. You were stuck with me in lieu of an HM IDT Doc, for the 1977 Westpac; though we took aboard an HMC named after out DD950 running-mate, Doc Edwards, in mid-cruise. I was the DESRON 35 Surgeon, and learned almost everything that I was ever to learn about communicable diseases in one week following the ship's first port visit to Subic after three weeks transit. It was an important maturational process for me in learning how many people would lie about their intention to take protective measures, over the next 30 years. ...I roomed with ENS Chuck Klaren, the DCA, a brilliant young man who always dealt fairly and honestly with those around him. Many people, from Merlin Bell down, attempted to teach me things. I was young, and full of Knowledge, and many of those lessons took years to achieve consciousness. They also claimed to have learned things from me, but I now realize that they were being kind. |
| Name: | MMFA Jay D Scott |
| E-mail address: | ernsthausener@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | 1981, First ship out o' boot, and promptly decommissioned. Got on in the PI in June, got the news off the alaska chain islands on the way back to Pearl and got mess duty in the chiefs mess for decom. Had a large hatch fall on my head while in Sasabo and had to get an MRI at the base there. I also remember that when you sent your shirts out for laundry in Japan they came back with your name sewed on, very cool. |
| Name: | Rita Pruette |
| E-mail address: | jimrita@gtcom.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for members who were aboard the USS Morton on December 4, 1964 when a P3A Orian went down off of Cubi Point NAS on a "training mission". I am a neice of one of the crew members that was killed. Please contact me by email.
Rita |
| Name: | michael august |
| E-mail address: | michael@august.org |
| Comments: | Hi guys
great sight, MM3 agang 73-75, looking for a morton flag MM1 USN Retired |
| Name: | Steve Cossey |
| E-mail address: | navybadger72@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Having signed the book in 2005 I just wanted to invite those that served on Morton in '75-'81 to drop a line! |
| Name: | bob britton bt3 |
| E-mail address: | rbrittonsr@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was on the morton from 1965 to 1967.I made the gunline trips to vietnam during this era.Great ship and great crew.My very best to all who were the heart and soul of this remarkable ship. |
| Name: | WAYNE HARTT |
| E-mail address: | USMALE007@CHARTER.NET |
| Comments: | iAM THING VERY HARD ON GOING TO THE REUNION OUT IN SEATTLE IN AUG. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT WAS ON SHIP FROM 1970-1974, THAT IS THINKING OF GOING OUT THERE. COME ON LETS GO AND PARTY... |
| Name: | darlene ricotta |
| E-mail address: | dr17usa@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks to all of you vets out there for serving!
we wouldn't have what we have in America with out you. Thank you again and God Bless you all! darlene ricotta |
| Name: | John A. Altfeltis SMC (SW) |
| E-mail address: | downnwind@msn.com |
| Comments: | During my Naval Career, I served on three Desron V, destroyers outof 32nd Street Naval Base, San Diego: USS Morton, DD-948, USS Porterfield, DD-682, USS Agerholm, DD-826. All GREAT ships with even GREATER crews.
Fair Winds, Following Seas, John A. Altfeltis, SMC (SW) United States Navy Retired |
| Name: | HMC Gregory C. Berry |
| E-mail address: | gcberr@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My name is Gregory Berry(BooBoo), I served on the Morton Jan. 1973-April 1975. I reported aboard an MMFN and left an MM3. I worked in the after engine room and made 2 Westpacs, from P.I. to Hong Kong and many more. It was a great time. I'm still in the U.S. Navy(Reserves), serving as an HMC in Kuwait and Iraq, in support of O.I.F. I remember Craig Fuller, Doug Oldham, Ben Vertigo, John Winn, Jim Pyles, Westly Smith(Yogi), Bruce(Mountain Stomper), Carl(Fidel)and the faces of many others. If your out there send me an e-mail. |
| Name: | BT3 Conley Robinson |
| E-mail address: | robinsonc@sandiego.edu |
| Comments: | I was a BT in the forward fireroom from 72 to 75. Looking for anyone who has, and is willing to share, pictures taken on board during that time. I have the cruise book, but would love to have more pictures. Also, still looking for an email address for BT3 Gary Coyle. Coyle Spring, where are you??? If you're out there, please contact me. |
| Name: | William R. Marshall |
| E-mail address: | w.marshall@virisonmail.com |
| Comments: | I served on the MORTON when it was recommissioned in 1970 or 1971, and was a plank owner. we went to perl harbor to our home port. On the way we employed or fired live amo over a green country that we were not told of. I thought it was Vietnam,but no one would verifiy that.So no one got the medal or any info that we were there, I have no proof that i'm telling my son the truth. Any one that knows what that was about, I would be gratfull for a reesponse.
PO3 Marshall |
| Name: | Pete Randall |
| E-mail address: | topofthedrive@xtra.co.nz |
| Comments: | I am ex Royal New Zealand Navy engine room branch, I was serving on HMNZS Taranaki, Rothesay class frigate, and we tied up alongside the Morton after RIMPAC September 1973, Met up up ashore at Pearl with with an MM (I think) off the Morton who showed us around the Morton and we showed him around the Taranaki. Cant remember his name,he was going back to the states to get married. I have often wondered what became of him and if he reads this I would like to get in touch. |
| Name: | Mike Shaw |
| E-mail address: | poka513@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.nichecom.com/ |
| Comments: | On board 1966-69, made 67 and 68-69 Westpacs, spent 1st year in Forward Fireroom, then became an Electrician, left EM2 for USS Turner Joy DD-951, now living in Santa Clara CA, active in VFW, VVA, Legion, UVC of Santa Clara County,
honor the dead by helping the living. |
| Name: | henry mcgowan |
| E-mail address: | 2mcgowan@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | NICE SITE. SORRY TO HEAR THE MORTON BIT THE DUST.I HOPE MY SHIP USS EDSON DD-946 ENDS UP WITH A BETTER FATE IN MICHIGAN. |
| Name: | Norman Colwell |
| E-mail address: | norman_d_colwell@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Reported to PRECOMDT 19 Jul 1970 as RDSN. Left 28 July 1973 as OS2. The Morton was the best ship I every served on. |
| Name: | David J. Michael, NCCM(SW) USN |
| E-mail address: | navylog@navymemorial.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.navymemorial.org |
| Comments: | The United States Navy Memorial in Washington, DC is now offering FREE Navy Log Enrollment. See details on their website at www.navymemorial.org.
PASS THE WORD!!! |
| Name: | John A. Altfeltis - OC Division |
| E-mail address: | downnwind@juno.com |
| Comments: | Dear Shipmates: The USS Morton was my first ship out of boot camp,1964-65 and I would love to get in contact with SM1, Gleason Eads. The Morton sailed to Westpac shortly after I reported aboard in 1964 and we relieved the USS Turner Joy and USS Maddox at the Subic Bay Naval Station. Both of these destroyers had just been attacked in the Gulf of Tonkin and the USS Morton and USS Edwards were now assigned the task of going back into the Gulf and to reassure American's stand in international waters. The second evening in the Tonkin Gulf, both of our ships came under attack. What a GLORIOUS era the Morton has had in U.S. Naval history and I am proud to have been one of her crew members and have served on her. Fair Winds, Following Seas, John A. Altfeltis, USN-Retired |
| Name: | Marv Gamble |
| E-mail address: | gonepro@centurytel.net |
| Comments: | Served on Morton 1966/68 as IC1(SS). Morton was a big change for me as it didn't submerg as much as the previous ships I served on. It was a great ship and crew, Did 2 westpac trips to the gun line and have a lot of good memories from my time onboard |
| Name: | Craig Kern |
| E-mail address: | craig_kern@frontiernet.net |
| Comments: | I noticed my email address needs updating so here is my new one,,,I was RM1 on board 64-68, Great ship, Living in Oregon now selling real estate inbetween retired life trips,,I go back to work when I need more beer money...You all stay well and see you at the reunions,, |
| Name: | aaron dewey kast |
| E-mail address: | j8675309@chartewr.net |
| Comments: | was in 1st div became a cook raised alot of hell did some brige time i thank commander bell for seeing somthing in me to have the patience to help me become aman the morton was somthing else would like to hear from old friends anyone know what happened to bob hall btfn bt3 ? toclear up a old ships mystery the ships flag that came up missing went to the ,i think he was asnipe, that got in a wreck while in pearl bm1DICKGEISER WAS IN THE ACCIDENT ALSO |
| Name: | kenneth weekley |
| Name: | Kenneth Weekley |
| E-mail address: | ribah3 @aol.com |
| Comments: | commander Bell,
I served under you're command during the 77 78 westpac and Indian ocean cruise.I have pictures of you on shellback day crossing the equator I am sendin them to Rick palmer hoping he can place them on the morton website. thanks for the ride, Ken weekley |
| Name: | kenneth weekley |
| E-mail address: | ribah3@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was on the morton 75 76 went on westpac and IO cruise
does anyone know if there is a cruise book and how to get A copy, Ken Weekley |
| Name: | Ken Weekley |
| E-mail address: | ribah3@aol.com |
| Comments: | Rick,
You were A second class petty officer in OI division in 75 to 77 when we took the westpac and Indian ocean cruise Remember dudley duddelston,Jeff Trumble, Alan Fisher? Man those were some good times!I would like to know how Ican get A cruise book if there is one. If you know I would really appreciate an e-mail from you and let me know how to get one. thanks, kenneth Weekley |
| Name: | Qm3 Bryan Sprague |
| E-mail address: | sprague.b@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Brian Ament?, Ernie.... Anybody remember taking the admirals hat in 1980? I tell this story often... contact me! |
| Name: | Russell Rowe |
| E-mail address: | pambele@juno.com |
| Comments: | My grandfather and Dudley Morton were third cousins. When I found the picture of Capt Morton on the web I was shocked to see an almost identical image of myself. I hope to one day with my friends to make a movie about him.
Please feel free to contact me. |
| Name: | Artie Young, BTFN |
| E-mail address: | aoperabuff@aol.com |
| Comments: | Looking for Gary Coyle,BTFN, with whom I served aboard Morton '73 - '76 in the forward fireroom. He's got a lot of old shipmates looking for him (Danny Herald,John Gonzalez, Conley Robinson, Denise Calissi, and others). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. |
| Name: | Jeff Wellander BT 3 |
| E-mail address: | jeffwellander@msn.com |
| Comments: | Reported aboard USS Morton in Jan. 1974. Forward fireroom and also worked in the water/oil shack. I recognize a lot of names here. Do any of you BT's know the whole chain of events that led up to the dead-in-the-water incident? I don't think it happend the way it came out in the official report. I have a theory. Hi Conly, Artie, Ron Shrum, Pit-Pat, and all the others. It would be great to hear from all of you. |
| Name: | Joe Laucht |
| E-mail address: | laucht@rochester.rr.com |
| Comments: | Served on the Morton from 77-80. Worked in forward engine room, and ran the valve shop while in drydock. Just wanted to say Hi to all my old ( and you are old) shipmates. Also Played softball in Pearl for the Morton. |
| Name: | Artie Young |
| E-mail address: | aoperabuff@aol.com |
| Comments: | Looking for Gary Coyle, BT on Morton early - mid '70's. Ski, Danny, Denise, Conley Joe and myself want to see/hear from him. Anybody know where he is? |
| Name: | Colombo, Nicholas F. |
| E-mail address: | DYEOUI@AOL.com |
| Comments: | Aboard USS MORTON 1970-1972 BMSN 1st Div.Westpac 1971-72 Cpts.GIG Driver. |
| Name: | James M. Ward lll |
| E-mail address: | jasward@fuse.net |
| Comments: | I was an original Plank Owner and put her in commission in Charleston, South Carolina in May of 1959.There were a lot of great crew members and we are a proud bunch of men tohave served as her first crew. I spent all of my time as a radarman and wish I could find some of the other guys in our division from 59 and 60. I hope if any of you goof offs read this you will contact me.
Smooth sailing to all. Jim Ward RDSN 22 Buttermilk Pike Lakeside Park, Ky. 41017 859-331-4524 |
| Name: | James M. Ward lll |
| E-mail address: | jasward@fuse.net |
| Comments: | I was an original Plank Owner and put her in commission in Charleston, South Carolina in May of 1959.There were a lot of great crew members and we are a proud bunch of men tohave served as her first crew. I spent all of my time as a radarman and wish I could find some of the other guys in our division from 59 and 60. I hope if any of you goof offs read this you will contact me.
Smooth sailing to all. Jim Ward RDSN 22 Buttermilk Pike |
| Name: | Steve Cossey ETR2 |
| E-mail address: | stevenaomi@juno.com |
| Comments: | Finally! My face on a web page! What a great website! It is 4-0! It was a joy to serve ('75-'78) on one of the last WWII style destroyers. Commodore Blundell(?)of Desron 35 once told me how much he loved Morton's lines and that was why he'd station himself on her instead one of the newer FF's. It was also great to come onboard as a yardbird (Shop 67-electronics)for the refit in '80-'81(?)and be addressed as Mr. Cossey! |