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| Name: | richard j hausman |
| E-mail address: | ntzw @aol.com |
| Comments: | served aboard the Gwindm33 sept 1944 - feb 1946 |
| Name: | John H. Burns |
| E-mail address: | jhburns@cableone.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://rohm@cableone.net |
| Comments: | Served aboard wooden ship USS MEDRICK AMc 203 1945-1946. Cleared mines from Japanese waters. Served in Operation Crossroads Bikini Atoll pre underwater bomb explosion. Great duty. Any of my shipmates out there? |
| Name: | John Wright END 3 |
| E-mail address: | pickingupbones@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Served on the USS Woodpecker MSC 209 in Sasebo SEP 1957-Nov 1958. Last exercise was sweeping in the Straits of Formosa Left Sasebo on the USS Energy MSO 436 for the 30 day trip back to the mainland Long Beach Calif. We towed a sister ship from Midway to Pearl Harbor.Any shipmates remember this? God bless the wooden ships and all who served and are now serving. |
| Name: | Connor |
| E-mail address: | connor@rogers.com |
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| Name: | Phil Becker |
| E-mail address: | flags@coastalnet.com |
| Comments: | Wishing all minecraft sailors a Happy New Year-USS Sprig AM 384 1945-1946 |
| Name: | Sandra Labs |
| E-mail address: | Lpackrats@verizon.net |
| Comments: | My dad Philip Leber was on the USS YMS-310 during WWII. He would like to talk to any shipmates he might have had during that time. He has alot of memories. |
| Name: | Shari L. Creech |
| E-mail address: | Hoolihan2@aol.com |
| Comments: | My uncle OVID L. GLANDON served on the USS KNIGHT (DMS 40) probably June 1945-July 1946. He died in 1995 and we know very little about his military service. We also have no picture of him in military uniform. Would love to know about the ships work during this time and to hear from anyone who knew him. Would also love pictures. Thank you to all who have served in the military! Your service and sacrifice mean so much to me. |
| Name: | Dana Brown |
| E-mail address: | buckeyedan@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Proudly served onboard USS Fortify MSO 446 1971-1974.Participated in Operation Market Time Patrol and Operation Endsweep ,Viet Nam.Operations Specialist(radarman back then) |
| Name: | James (Jim) Giacomo, PN3 |
| E-mail address: | jim.giacomo@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | USS FIRM (MSO-444) Dec '68 - Aug '70. Shipmates, please reply. WestPac "Market Time" '69. |
| Name: | John Berry |
| E-mail address: | johnboy.berry@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I served at MINLANT Staff from FEB 69 to JUL 70 in Charleston, S.C. Just wondering if anyone from staff are members? |
| Name: | al alis |
| E-mail address: | alflis@wowweay.com |
| Comments: | served aboard the USS Tercel AM386 / 1953=1955 |
| Name: | Steve Cole |
| E-mail address: | stevecolehd47@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | served on the uss firm mso 444, 65 thru 68 as engineman.love to hear from anyone that served during that time on the firm. |
| Name: | Glenn Berglund EMCS (SW) RET. |
| E-mail address: | SueandGlenn @SBCGlobal.net |
| Comments: | Served on USS Excel MSO 439 for 5 years.Gulf tours were still in effect when I left. Good people on this Ship. Will always remember the rough and calm seas encountered. |
| Name: | Glenn Berglund EMCS (SW) RET. |
| E-mail address: | SueandGlenn @SBCGlobal.net |
| Comments: | Served on USS Excel MSO 439 for 5 years.Gulf tours were still in effect when I left. Good people on this Ship. Will always remember the rough and calm seas encountered. |
| Name: | BAYARD JOHNSON |
| E-mail address: | BAYGIN@VERIZON.NET |
| Comments: | I SERVED ABOARD THE USS SAGE AM 111 MINE DIV 13 FROM MAY 1943 TO AUG 1945 (PLANKOWNER) SOM3C |
| Name: | Rene Lopez |
| E-mail address: | renelopez@leaco.net |
| Comments: | I was on the USS Excel MSO-439 in 1986-1987. I was in the pilot house while pulling in and out of port, on the quarter deck during maritime training with the quarter master, and on the aft during excercises loading the cutters on the lines. I remember I joined the ship while it was ending its time in dry dock in Seattle Washington and we went up to Vancouver Canada our first time out. We had high seas that night and I remember a lot of the crew were in bed sick to their stomachs and I was on the quarter deck enjoying the ride. It was like a rollercoaster out at sea. Loved it. We then made our way home to Treasure Island San Francisco. I flew back to Seattle to retrieve my motorcycle along with some friends and we rode highway 101 all the way down to San Francisco. It was the best road trip of my life. Our next trip out was to San Diego for DC training. I enjoyed my time on the Excel, wow what a trip down memory lane. |
| Name: | John P. DeWitt |
| E-mail address: | jpdewitt@att.net |
| Comments: | My father, Jack (John Henry) DeWitt was a yeoman aboard AM-56, the USS Osprey during WWII. He was aboard for the invasion of North Africa, and on June 5, 1944 when the Osprey struck a mine in the English Channel while enroute to Normandy. He said when the order came to abandon ship, he simply stepped across onto a ship that had come alongside and never even got wet. He lived in Atlanta, GA for a time after the war, the moved back to Texas, where he and family lived in San Angelo. He died in San Angelo in 1970. |
| Name: | Dan Farnham |
| E-mail address: | kwajwreckdiver@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Would like to contact any veterans who served on YMS-383 at Kwajalein Atoll, on 1 Feb. 1944. Specifically, we are searching for a OS2U 'Kingfisher' scout plane that belonged to the USS New Mexico, and went down in the lagoon on the above date with the pilot still in the cockpit. Need to talk to anyone from YMS-383 that might know more details, as YMS-383 rescued the radioman from the plane. Thanks, and kindest regards, Dan Farnham Kwajalein Atoll |
| Name: | H. G. Jones |
| E-mail address: | hgjones@email.unc.edu |
| Comments: | My book "The Sonarman's War: A Memoir of Submarine Chasing and Mine Sweeping in World War II" discusses my service on USS Speed (AM-116) and USS Strive (AM-117) 1944-1946. Would be glad to hear from other crew members. |
| Name: | Gerald Luke |
| E-mail address: | gerald8luke@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Served abord the USS ability MSO 519 From 1960-1962 Rank CSSN Cook Striker. |
| Name: | Cecil Nix |
| E-mail address: | Larry@nixgroup.com |
| Comments: | my dad is cecil. he served on the YMS-299 as a gunners mate. he's still healthy and has shared some memories about the mine sweep. i'm searching for feedback from anyone who served with him, photos, anything. |
| Name: | Paul Ritter |
| E-mail address: | pritter234@aol.com |
| Comments: | My uncle Albert V. Spinelli from Camden NJ was KIA when the minesweeper USS Minivet was sunk 12/29/45 off the coast of Japan after hitting a mine. |
| Name: | Glenn Mixon |
| E-mail address: | gam1933@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Served from 1959-54 went to mine warfare school Jan. 1950 mn3 |
| Name: | John Drewry |
| E-mail address: | jmdrewry@windstream.net |
| Comments: | Served on board USS Illusive MSO 448, 1967-1969. Many good memories followed my Naval Service. Never regret serving on MSO's. Best group of Saliors I ever met. |
| Name: | Clarence Edwin Baker |
| E-mail address: | cbaker1937@msn.com |
| Comments: | I served aboard the USS Force MSO445 ,1956 to 1958 ,went through typhone EMA ,in Sasabo harbor 1957 . I fell the US Navy gave the old minesweeper`s a dishonorable discharge ,by having them all chewed up and disposed of , would have been more honorable to hull them out to open sea and sunk ,where all the other honorable ship`s lie .these minesweeper`s were good ship`s and gave there all for us .thank God the Force is on the bottom of the sea . |
| Name: | William Anderson |
| E-mail address: | wanders256@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My Father Qm2 James W. Anderson (Andy) proudly served aboard the YMS-9 during 1945 and 1946. He sadly has passed so his keepsakes have passed to me. Among them is a photo album filled with pictures from his time aboard. I have been scanning the photos into a digital form and would love to share them with any of his shipmates or their families. Thank you to all that have served I owe you my life my liberty and most of all my respect. |
| Name: | ROBERT R BLUM |
| E-mail address: | SILVERFOXER1@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | SERVED ABOARD THE USS OBSERVER(MSO 461)FROM EARLY 52 TILL 53.ANYONE OUT THERE FROM THAT TIME AND SHIP? |
| Name: | Steve Overbey |
| E-mail address: | Stephen.overbey@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Served as Supply Officer and 1st LT on USS Implicit, MSO-455, from March 1985 to June 1987. |
| Name: | Rick |
| E-mail address: | ricterstein@comcast.net |
| Comments: | USS Koiner 331 Dick Steinbach -1944 and 1945 Looking for any pictures or info on my dad He is gone now but never spoke much of this time and I would like to know more and maybe see any pictures of the time thanks Rick |
| Name: | Bob Horst ET1 |
| E-mail address: | horst@ieee.org |
| Comments: | USN 1951-54 USS Fitch DMS-25 1953-54 |
| Name: | Chris Nickas |
| E-mail address: | ussknight1@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I served aboard the USS Knight DD633 converted to DMS 40 I was onboard from early 44 to end of 46 would love to hear from any crew members as I know we are getting down to very few. I am 85 and very active I keep saying a young 90 I hope. Chris Nickas WT2c |
| Name: | Phil Becker |
| E-mail address: | flags@coastalnet.com |
| Comments: | Merry Christmas to all who served on minecraft-the most overlooked and unheralded branch of the U.S.N. Served on USS Sprig 1944-1946 |
| Name: | George Carabet |
| E-mail address: | geordela@cox.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://g |
| Comments: | I served aboard the Gladiator AM 319, ending up decommisioning her in Long Beach in 1945. I'd like to contact any of my old friends such as "legs" Gallagher, Steve Beason, etc. |
| Name: | Richard Leonte |
| E-mail address: | poprich65@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My Uncle John N.Vuyosevich served on YMS 30 and I would like to find out if anyone survived the explosion of this ship, on January 25, 1944. |
| Name: | D Jack Kildee |
| E-mail address: | midjk@charter.net |
| Comments: | I served aboard the USS Hambleton DMS 20 {DD455} from Sept 1950 JUne 1954. We have had a couple of reunions.just wondering if there are any more Hambone sailors out there. Hope so. I just turned 80.Thanks to all of you other sailors for serving. |
| Name: | John HOWARD Evans |
| E-mail address: | ecapemay@aol.com |
| Comments: | I was assigned to the Mine Modification Unit Mine Assembly Base ,West Loch Channel 1943 -1946 .Mineman 2nd class . Would like to hear from anyone in the mineforce at the time. |
| Name: | Darrell C. Henson |
| E-mail address: | User19241791@aol.com |
| Comments: | I served on YMS 286 27 July 1943 (Comm. Date)Thru Aug. 1945 as MoMM2/c. I oil painted on canvas, YMS 286 & wanting to write YMS 286 Memoirs, I purchased all Deck Log sheets from Comm. date to Decomm. date for accuracy. I wrote a 60 page book, including photos, describing our time at sea. We shot down over 5 Japanese aircraft, one of which, was a Kamikaze 2000 yds from our port quarter, survived several typhoons, the near-by Mount Hood Ammunition Ship explosion, cut only one mine from its mooring, but swept @ Leyte, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands & captured 20 Japanese who surrendered. I send my books to YMS 286 shipmates, their living spouses, or their oldest son @ no charge. |
| Name: | Paul Cuddy |
| E-mail address: | paulcuddy@att.net |
| Comments: | My dad Donald T who passed in 1993 served aboard the USS Knight DD633/DMS40 1943/46 as an officer. I am building models of both config., to commemorate the men and ships they served on. Anyone who served or might have pictures of this ship please contact me |
| Name: | John E Saari |
| E-mail address: | jelsaari@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was the only radioman aboard the USS Grackle AMS-13 from 1953-55, homeport Charleston SC. I came aboard as RM3 and left in March '55 as RM2. If there are any ex-Grackle sailors who read this, please send me an email to touch base... I retired as RMC in 1972 with over 20 years...I became a 'soldier' in the army of my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ in 1978 at age44... Best wishes, John E Saari |
| Name: | Ray Simpson |
| E-mail address: | rsimpson@local135.com |
| Comments: | My father served on the YMS 417 during WWII, I am looking for any info on this ship |
| Name: | Al Flis |
| E-mail address: | alflis@wowway.com |
| Comments: | served aboard the USS Tercel AM 386 1952/1954 you can reach me at 440 572 8193. |
| Name: | wife of Richard M. Pinkoski |
| E-mail address: | pinkbiala@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | My husband served in the US Navy in Charleston, SC, from 1976-1980 - Mine Division 125, MSB 29. Unsuccessful in ever finding any info on this fleet of MSB's. Husband was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal on an excursion to Norfolk, VA. He rebuilt two Packard diesel engines almost single-handedly within a few days w/o sleep. Wooooahhh!! |
| Name: | wife of Richard M. Pinkoski |
| E-mail address: | pinkbiala@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | My husband served in the US Navy in Charleston, SC, from 1976-1980 - Mine Division 125, MSB 29. Unsuccessful in ever finding any info on this fleet of MSB's. Husband was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal on an excursion to Norfolk, VA. He rebuilt two Packard diesel engines almost single-handedly within a few days w/o sleep. Wooooahhh!! |
| Name: | Lenard Bertolino |
| E-mail address: | ritabert@cox.net |
| Comments: | CO of Yms 20 Served at Staten island, Mediterrean Sea,made invasions of Sicily, Salerno, Anzio-nettuno, and Southern France( 1942--- 1944) Mine warfare Officer and then XO of USS Competent (AM316)Made invasion of Okinawa,Operation in Chusan Archepalago and East China Sea, Sasebo, Japan (1945-1946) Naval Minewarfare School at Yorktown, Va. 1944 USS Prairie State,NY, NY first quarter of 1942, First Company, Second Platoon |
| Name: | Brian Griffin |
| E-mail address: | bfg2003ihb@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My father served on the USS Fitch near the end of WWII. I'd like to touch base with any shipmates. |
| Name: | G.R. Finch |
| E-mail address: | finchbirdroost@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I am the son of Lt. Cmdr. Robert E. Finch YMS-408 WWII Phillipines. He also served on YMS-124, YMS-120, AMC-12, AMC-35, AMC-89. Have pictures of 408 and crew. R.E. Finch 3/17/1918 - 11/15/1968 |
| Name: | Phil Becker |
| E-mail address: | flags@coastalnet.com |
| Comments: | Served on USS Sprig--Am384 1944-1946 |
| Name: | douglas j mcgee jr |
| E-mail address: | dougmcgee54@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Dear shipmates Please read this!! My father Douglas j mcgee sr. was at the sinking of the uss pirate an pledge, in the picture of the ships sinking, my father is in the pby seaplane. he was a aircraft machanic, at the time of the sinking, he was a 50-cal gunner, there orders were to fire on the hillside until all ammo was gone, an they could not defend themselves anylonger. my father an the rest of the crew receved the DFC award He is now 82 years old an dieing of cancer. I would like to meet the men of those ships if possible an also, to see if there was ANY film footage of the sinkings. please write me as soon as possible, as he is very ill. it is sad that as long as I have had his medals, he never spoke of the situation. I am a SSG in the nc army resurve, served in IRAQ in 04 I want to make his final days the best they can be, an to let you guys know who he was, an where is. I can be reached at 910-990-1233 or h-910-533-3575 thank you for all you did. SSG Douglas j. Mcgee jr |
| Name: | Walt Crews |
| E-mail address: | waltcrews@pldi.net |
| Comments: | I am looking for anyone who served on YMS 422 / Uss Osprey AMS 28. Need your memories for an article to be put in the Silent Defender Magazine. Especially crew members who I might have served with from 1950 to 1952. Give me your stories, especially any funny ones that you remember. |
| Name: | john r hazel |
| E-mail address: | johnrhazel@msn.com |
| Comments: | uss embattle mso434 64-66 cape msi-2 66-67 |
| Name: | David Wright EN3 |
| E-mail address: | daverosie@aol.com |
| Comments: | Served aboard the USS YAZOO AN92 out of Charleston,S.Car. from 1958 to 1962 would like to contact anyone that served on Her also... |
| Name: | Dick Godbehere |
| E-mail address: | gsd.hawaii@hawaiiantel.net |
| Comments: | Served as Engineering Officer, USS Conquest (MSO-488, from March 1963 to June 1966. Deployed to Vietnam participating in "Operation Market Time" (TF-115). Patrolled the coastal waters of South Vietnam with the mission of interdicting contraband and supplies destined for the communist Viet Cong. |
| Name: | Richard Duffner |
| E-mail address: | richardduffner@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | My father, Alvin Duffner served on the USS strive from 1943 until the end of the was. He was the Chief quartermaster and would like to hear from anybody that served with him. |
| Name: | Thomas G Herwer |
| E-mail address: | mox-nix@cablespeed.com |
| Comments: | My father John J Herwer MNC passed away in 1991. He joined the Navy in 1939 and was assigned to the USS Tern AM-31 and was on board during the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. In 1942 he was transferred to USS Preble DM-20 and then to USS Medusa AR-1. In 1953/54 my dad was assigned to the USS Shea DM-30 that received the assignment to lay 140 mines around the Marshall Islands to see what effects radiation would have on mines during operations Castle. |
| Name: | John W. Reamy |
| E-mail address: | WoodNeedle@msn.com |
| Comments: | I am a Navy veteran who was called back during the Korean War. I served on the USS Swallow(AMS36) in 1951-1952 on both sides of Korea. |
| Name: | Stephen J Cannon |
| E-mail address: | steve@palmspringsairmuseum.org |
| Comments: | I work at the Palm Springs Air Museum archives and we just recibes the ships bell from the USS Widgeon (AM-22)(ASR-1).Would like to talk to any one who serviced on the Widgeon or new anyone who did. |
| Name: | Raymond A. Hohl |
| E-mail address: | pmjennings@comcast.net |
| Comments: | My father was Ray Hohl. He served on the US Estes and the Willard Keith. Thank you to Bob Reisner for contacting my mother. He served from 1948-1954. He recently passed away at the age of 77. thank you. Janette (Ray's daughter) |
| Name: | alan shehorn |
| E-mail address: | alshehorn@mchsi.com |
| Comments: | I served on US Gayety 239 1951 - 1952 Then I served on US Strive 217 1953 1954 I would like to hear from anyone on either ship. |
| Name: | Ron Babineau |
| E-mail address: | ronb1349@aol.com |
| Comments: | Served aboard Uss Nimble MSO from 68 - 70 out of Charleston SC |
| Name: | OSCAR J. EKEGREN |
| E-mail address: | llpirl@online.no |
| Comments: | MY STEPDAD OSCAR SERVED ON THE USS TOKEN DURING WW2. MY MOM KEEPT SOME OF HIS BELONGING FROM THOES DAYS. AS MOST VETERANS HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT HIS SERVICE. BUT ONCE HE OPENED UP WHEN I WAS TELLING HIM ABOUT ONE OF MY BUSINESS TRIPS TO JAPAN. HE COULD NOT UNDERSTAND HOW I COULD DO BUSINESS WITH THEM.THAT WAS IN THE 1970S. MY DAD WAS A MARINE ENGINEER. HE DID TELL ME ABOUT BEING ATTACTED BY JAPANESE PLANES.HOW THE PLANES WOULD FLY BETWEEN SHIPS TO TRY TO HAVE GUNNERS ON THE SHIPS SHOT EACH OTHER. ONE ITEM I FOUND IN HIS BOX OF POSESSIONS WAS A TAG THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ON HIS SEA BAG.IT WAS PRINTED U.S.S. TOKEN MACHINIST O. T. EKEGREN U.S.N.R. I ALSO FOUND SOME PICTURES OF NATIVES MOST LIKELY FROM SOME PACIFI ISLAND ALSO PICTURES OF AN OUTSIDE THEATHER WITH THE FAMOUS WORDS OF A ADMIRAL HALLSEY PAINTED ON THE BACK DROP. WHAT I REALLY WANT TO SAY IS PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED ON THE TOKEN IN THE 1943 THUR 1945. I AM AN AMERICAN LIVING IN NORWAY.OSCAR PAST AWAY ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO. HE WAS THE BEST DAD A KID COULD HAVE HAD. THIS IS A GREAT WEB SIGHT. THANKS TO THE GUYS WHO RUN IT. LLOYD PIRL |
| Name: | Alvin Benton En2 |
| E-mail address: | alvincbenton@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | USS Impervious MSO 449 1963 to 1967 |
| Name: | Sheri (May) Thome |
| E-mail address: | sbthome@clearwire.net |
| Comments: | My father, Albert A. May, age 95, was on the YMS 113 during the years 1942 to 1944 in the South Pacific, most of the time near Suva, Fiji; New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. He was a chief petty officer, keeping the engines running. His description of the minesweeper: 136 ft. long, 25 ft. wide, made of 3-inch planking. Two engine rooms, generator room and propulsion engine room. He is anticipating an Honor Flight trip this fall to the World War II memorial. |
| Name: | Ronald Greene |
| E-mail address: | rg_pcf70@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I spent four years on the U.S.S. Conquest MSO 488 from 1961 to 1964 (Dec) Two west pac trips. I would like to locate Mr. Mc Culloch Ex O, Dennis Calvin, Conrad,Cooper & nKnox. These are the engineman that worked with me. I served on the Bold MSO 424 in 67 and while their I received orders to swift boat training. This was good duty and where I was injuries bad enough to put me out after 17 years. Joined the Navy May 1952 and discharged 14 Feb 69. Boot Camp at Bainbridge MD. I served on a total of six ships while I served. Mine Sweep duty was great and I served with two of the best Engineering Officers I ever served. Mr Godbehere, Mr. Rowalt and Mr. Costanzo was our CO and Mr. J. Mc Culloch EX-O |
| Name: | Thomas O'Connor |
| E-mail address: | irishrebel47@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My dad, William B. O'Connor, served on the USS Gladiator, AM-319, during World War II. I do not recall his rank, but I know at least some of his shipmates calle him by the nickname of "Momma"; I know that ssurprised me one time. He passed away in March of 2000. I just want to see if any old shipmates remember him, might have a picture, or even a memory. Thanks. |
| Name: | James P. Davis III (Jim) |
| E-mail address: | jpdavisiii@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello, Served aboard the USS Ability MSO 519 from '67 - '71 Looking for old friends. Jim |
| Name: | lanzy hines |
| E-mail address: | lanzy42@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | am looking for anyone that served on the albatross from 65-69 |
| Name: | MNC(SW) Billy Mckay |
| E-mail address: | iluv2flie@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Look for anyone who served witn me in Bahrain onboard USS Raven(MHC-61), COMCMDIV31, and onboard USS Cardinal(MHC-60) from 1999-2004. Would love to hear from you guys. |
| Name: | Mitchell Russ X MN2 |
| E-mail address: | mcruss@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | looking for anyone who served with me & the Secret Six,from the Aircraft Carrier USS Wasp CVA-18 1954-57 Mitchell Russ PO Box 146 Morgantown,Ky. 42261 270-526-5290 |
| Name: | Mitchell Russ X MN2 |
| E-mail address: | mcruss@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I schooled at yorktown,Va., NAD Hawthorne Nv., USS Wasp cv/cva/cvs-18,NAS north Island, Coronada amph.& San Clemente Island. 1952-1960 |
| Name: | Darrel Merrell |
| E-mail address: | dgmerrell@cox.net |
| Comments: | Served as Storekeeper on the USS Competent AM-316 from 1953 up to the time she was being decomissioned in Feb. 1955. I would like to hear from anyone who has photos of Sasebo Japan or remember the Bar White in late 1953 into 1954. Interested in pictures of the area at that time. |
| Name: | John E Boyd IV |
| E-mail address: | jbSWT7@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My Grandfather, John Boyd Jr., was captain of YMS-445. Have contacted Richard, are there any others out there interested in the 445? |
| Name: | JAMES BURNS |
| E-mail address: | JIMMYT.BURNS@GMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | SERVED ABOARD USS INFLICT MSO 456 FROM 1956 TO 1959 STATIONED IN LONG BEACH, CA. ET-3 ONE TOUR TO FAR EAST. MANY GOOD TIMES. |
| Name: | Frank Wells |
| E-mail address: | FRW408@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | I served aboard the USS Force (MSO445) Nov. 70 - Nov. 72. Looking for any other shipmates from that time period. Clay Taylor where are you? |
| Name: | ralph piland |
| E-mail address: | r.piland@live.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://h9704341341ttp:// |
| Comments: | i was s 1c on uss astute a.n.148 |
| Name: | Linde D Jenson |
| E-mail address: | lindejenson@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Anyone steaming as before: Looking for anyone who served on the USS SENTRY AM 299 from 1944 to 1945 Actually anyone in MinDiv 34, Squadron 12, in the 7th fleet would be a great help to my search. Especially, Leyte, Mindoro, Lingayen, Bataan, Corrigedor, Brunei Bay, Balikpapan, and the cleaning up of the South China Sea after the Japanese surrender. LDJ |
| Name: | James W. Rider |
| E-mail address: | jrider6228@aol.com |
| Comments: | My father, Marlin R Rider, served on Minesweepers during the Korean War. unfortunely, he never told me the name of his ship or anything about her. If anyone out there knew my father and/or served with him, I woul dsurely appreciate hearing from you. |
| Name: | James W. Rider |
| E-mail address: | jrider6228@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am trying to find any information about the minesweeper my father served on during the Korean War. His name was Marlin Robert Rider. He passed away 15 years ago. I never knew the name of his ship. All I know from his stories is he spent 13 months in Korean waters on a minesweeper. If anyone remembers him or has served with him, please contact me. I appreciate any information. |
| Name: | Bryan Rutter |
| E-mail address: | rutterbryan@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was at Min Div 125 80-83. Any one that was there drop me a line. |
| Name: | john ventosi |
| E-mail address: | tom@massparanormal.net |
| Comments: | hi my dad served on the USS Tercel from around 51-53 hes 74 hes wondering if any of the guys he served with are still around thanks |
| Name: | john ventosi |
| E-mail address: | tom@massparanormal.net |
| Comments: | hi my dad served on the USS Tercel from around 51-53 hes 74 hes wondering if any of the guys he served with are still around thanks |
| Name: | Richard Steinbach |
| E-mail address: | rtstein@visuallink.com |
| Comments: | My dad was on the USS Koiner DE-331 in the years 1944- 1945. Anyone who may have knowmn him I would like to hear from U. He went by "Dick Steinbach" and ,best I know was a gunners mate. He passed away in 84 but I am trying to learn more of his life. He could not bring himself to talk of the war years much. Thanks Rick |
| Name: | Pam Newcomb |
| E-mail address: | Npammiepoo@q.com |
| Comments: | My father Charles Newcomb served on the USS Gwin from 1944 to the end of 1945. I am looking for anyone who can give me some information, pictures, etc on the experiences, stories etc. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks |
| Name: | Samantha McConnell |
| E-mail address: | hokulani_82@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm writing this to find out any information on the USS McCook DD-496 that my grandfather, Virgil McConnell served on. He served in the years of 1942-1946. please if you have any pictures, information or stories let me know. He always wondered if there were still some of his shipmates still alive. |
| Name: | Paige |
| E-mail address: | paige@juno.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://apsy.happyhost.org/valium/can-you-take-prozac-and-valium-together.html |
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| Name: | William T Reisen A.K.A. Tom |
| E-mail address: | duhgellneck1208@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm writing this for my father who served on the us Gwin during the Korean war. |
| Name: | John (Jack) Hynes |
| E-mail address: | jacksreosw@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// ??????? |
| Comments: | Sered in U.S.S. Specter AM 306...U.S.S. Terror CM 5...U.S.S. Missouri BB 63 44 to 46 JACK |
| Name: | David W. Willingham |
| E-mail address: | Chiefwill@member.afa.org |
| Comments: | I am looking for anyone who may have served on USS YMS-6 or who may have photos or information about this minesweeper and it's crew. My father (Willis W. Willingham) served as a machinist mate aboard this ship under Lt. J.H.Skog in 1944. |
| Name: | Willie Rigmaiden |
| E-mail address: | rig.maiden@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I commissioned the USS Gladiator (AM319) and served aboard her until we decommissioned her in 1955.I was a cook. Made our trip to Koreaa in 1952. |
| Name: | James f Grooms |
| E-mail address: | jimgrms@gmail.com |
| Comments: | served on mso's from 63 till 65 then72 73 thenwent to subic bay during operation along with cwo Billy Scott to build and run the degaussing range , now a Ret EMC living in colorado |
| Name: | Harry Wells |
| E-mail address: | howiedune@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | It's been awhile since I first logged in. If anyone is interested, I have quite a few pictures of the USS Esteem and the USS Conquest during their final days in Pearl Harbor and of the move to Seattle via Long Beach. Thanks to Larry Fugh for the info and links from the last login. |
| Name: | Stacy Smith |
| E-mail address: | smit9922@gmail.com |
| Comments: | My Grandfather served on the USS Cowie DD 632. |
| Name: | charles yacono |
| E-mail address: | sprig384@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | just found this site its great found a shipmate that i will contact and others looking for info that i will send them . god bless all veterans. |
| Name: | BM2 John Cowan |
| E-mail address: | yumacajun@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I served on the USS Exploit MSO 440 and the MSB 28 between 1969 and 1973. My entire career was on sweeps. There is a special pride in riding the wooden ships. |
| Name: | Marie |
| E-mail address: | marie@yahoo.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://vapose.happyhost.org/yasmin/index.html |
| Comments: | You have cool guestbook, interesting information... Keep it UP. excellent site i really like your stuff. These sites azithromycin sandoz ... keflex dose ... is also great! |
| Name: | Gary Whitcutt |
| E-mail address: | whitcutt@wavecable.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://albatross.photos.military.com/ |
| Comments: | I served aboard USS Albatross MSC 289 from November 1967 until September 1969 under Lt. Edward Cole Jr. and Lt. Stephen Wilson. As it turned out, I was on her last Vietnam patrol in March and April of 1969 prior to the ship being scrapped the following year. What made Albatross a fine ship, despite re-occurring mechanical issues, was her crewman. |
| Name: | Phil Becker |
| E-mail address: | flags@coastalnet.com |
| Comments: | Served on the USS SPRIG as signalman 1945 1946. Any old salts left out there? |
| Name: | James E Tharp / Donald E Tharp |
| E-mail address: | Metalbender36@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | My dad was on the USS Strive late 1944 to early 1946 |
| Name: | Steve D Sanders (TexCritter) |
| E-mail address: | olebuzzard1954@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Great website. I served on MSO 521 USS Assurance starting in 1972, then in 1973 (late) or 1974 (early) it was converted into an AG class. Good ship, Good people |
| Name: | kelly wilmoth |
| E-mail address: | kellywilmoth@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | On Uss Gallant 1998 to 1994 |
| Name: | George Mark Fuller |
| E-mail address: | MarkFuller19@gmail.com |
| Comments: | John Ross, my great uncle, served as an Electrical Engineering Officer aboard Minesweepers in the Pacific and Mediterranean during WWII. He ran his own electrical business in 1941 at Redford, MI (Detroit area) when he received orders to report to Norfolk, VA for Electrical Officer / Minesweeper training following the attack at Pearl Harbor on Dec 7, 1941. His USN career began aboard a minesweeper in the Pacific in 1942, and he was transferred to an MSO group that was assigned to sweep the beach landing areas of Italy prior to the Allied landings along the Italian coast. My uncle passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease in 1995 in New Port Richey, FL at age 85. I am trying to find out from his immediate family the names of the minesweepers he was stationed aboard during WWII. Please let me know of any groups or Retired Navy organizations that could help me to find the names of the ‘sweepers’ that he was assigned to and the areas that they were assigned to. I would be forever grateful to you all. Thank you. Respectfully submitted, G. Mark Fuller, Woodburn, OR e-mail: MarkFuller19@gmail.com. I can also be reached at (503) 602-8265 in Oregon. |
| Name: | Dianne Cone Jackson |
| E-mail address: | dijackso@windstream.net |
| Comments: | I am interested in any information at all about the USS Motive AM 102. My daddy, Ed Cone, was radioman on that ship. He talks about it alot now and we would love to have more info, pics, just anything! Please email me if you know anything about this ship! Every piece of information will be greatly appreciated! |
| Name: | James F. Shoemaker |
| E-mail address: | fshoe4517@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My Dad, Lowell Gene Shoemaker was on the Uss Courlan In 1953. I have a few picture of him on board the ship. I remember going on the ship when I was 4 or 5 and having supper and fishing over the side. I have a few pictures of the ship and I can remember seeing a picture of the ship out of the water at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. I am just looking on the internet for information about his ship. James F. Shoemaker |
| Name: | Bob E. Reddick |
| E-mail address: | bvreddick@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I am a Member #03508AY083 in good standing |
| Name: | Walter Hapke GM 3/c |
| E-mail address: | ruthnwalt@socal.rr.com |
| Comments: | Assigned to YMS-310. Nov.1944 to July 1946 Pacific: Caroline Islands,Guam,Eniwetok,Okinawa, Phil. Islands,ect. I live in Huntington Beach, Cal. Years ago I went aboard a decom.YMS in Newport Beach that was than owned by John Wayne. I can not remember the number of that YMS. What a thrill. Walt |
| Name: | Edward (Huggy) Ellyatt ExSom3c |
| E-mail address: | mynswpr@aol.com |
| Comments: | I read in your home page that I have passed away. I learned a long tome ago, don't believe everything you hear, and only half of what you see! I am alive and well, approaching 83 and am still looling for surviving members or familys of the crew of AM 223, The Mighty DOUR. Besides myself I know of Don Johnson, Ned Marrow, and have lost contact with Paul J. Will. Can any of you "Sweep" Boys help me out. "Theres only a few of us left" |
| Name: | Samuel Fenner |
| E-mail address: | saamgeri@aol.com |
| Comments: | I served aboard the U.S.S. Devastator (AM-318) from March 1953 until my discharge in November 1954. I was a Quartermaster. I would like to hear from anyone that served aboard the ship during that time. |
| Name: | ATC (AW) Christopher L. West |
| E-mail address: | christopher.west1@navy.mil |
| Comments: | My grandfather Charlie Raymond West servied on a Minesweeper in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. I am tring to find any information on the ship that he was on or any information about his service. thanks in advance. ATC(AW) Christopher L. West USN |
| Name: | Milton J "JIM" Brech |
| E-mail address: | dms30.dd637@G Mail.com |
| Comments: | I served aboard the USS Gherardi DMS30/DD637 from Nov 1951 to April 1955. I was a Minesweep Electricians Mate 2.Duty Station was in the after engineroom I can be contacted any time at my E-Mail address |
| Name: | Ginny Smith |
| E-mail address: | evginsmith@clearwire.net |
| Comments: | My Father served on the USS Jeffers during WWll. H recieved a purple heart during his service on the U S Jeffers, in the North African waters. He has Passed away, but I would love to learn more of his Naval Service. Please reply If you have any information on this ship during this time period. Thank you, Ginny |
| Name: | bobbie allen |
| E-mail address: | g-mabobbie@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://books.dreambook.com/usspirate/minewarfare.sign.html |
| Comments: | My father Robert Lee King served aboard the USS Jeffers. Was wounded and recived the purple heart. He has passed on but would love to hear from anyone who knew him or whose father might have served with him. |
| Name: | Bob E. Reddick |
| E-mail address: | bvreddick@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I Was On The USS Y.M.S.314 My First Invasion Was Finshaven,Then All The Way Throught The New Guinea, The Philippines,Lingayen Gulf,Subic Bay, Beaten, Manila, Corregidor, Balikpapan,Iloilo City, And Borneo. My Home Phone Is 775-887-0272 And Adderss 1096 Bandtail DR Carson City 89701. |
| Name: | a nelson |
| E-mail address: | aenelson5@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My father was on YMS 68. I was hoping to find someone looking for the same YMS. The site is wonderful and if any reader knows anything about YMS 68 please contact me at aenelson5@yahoo.com. Thanks A |
| Name: | Dorothy R. Thompson |
| E-mail address: | drthompson1@charter.net |
| Comments: | My husband, Bill Thompson was on the YMS #220 during WWII. If you knew him, please write. Dorothy |
| Name: | Robert R Spering |
| E-mail address: | speringrr@aol.com |
| Comments: | Would like to contact survivors of YMS 50 sunk Junem 18 1945 Balikpappan Boreno |
| Name: | Robert W. Clayton |
| E-mail address: | claytrw5@aol.com |
| Comments: | Am still looking for anyone from the YMS-183, I served on her from 1-1-44 to 1946. |
| Name: | Richard E. Taylor |
| E-mail address: | dikgkt@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I would love to contact anyone who was on either The USS Pochard AM 375 from April 1945 to sometime after the war ended when we went into Tokyo Bay to clean out the harbour for the Mighty Mo. Then I was transfered to the USS Shovler AM 382 and returned to the states on her. |
| Name: | Melvin James |
| E-mail address: | mjjm03@cox.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://msn |
| Comments: | Melvin James U.S.S Sentry--AM 299 I served on the AM 299 from the time she was put in the water untill we got back to the states in 1946. Hope to hear from somebody. EX. MOMM/2C (Mel) Melvin James |
| Name: | Lou Thomas |
| E-mail address: | louthomas31@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Served on the USS Devastator AM-318 in Japan and Korea from 1953 thru 1955 when she was decommissioned at Long Beach, CA. |
| Name: | David Dell Dunaway |
| E-mail address: | ddunaway54@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | USN Mineman 81-87 |
| Name: | Lou Lee Lovelady |
| E-mail address: | Love-lady@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Served aboard USS Excell MSO 439 1955-1956 Japan, Formosa, Hong Kong Looking for Les Harding orginally from Colorado |
| Name: | Edward (Huggy) Ellyatt |
| E-mail address: | mynswpr@aol.com |
| Comments: | Proud, many year of NMA. See you in San Antonio, can not make Branson |
| Name: | Hosea Eldridge |
| E-mail address: | reginaleverett@ Yahoo.com |
| Comments: | served on the USS Harkness 1951-1954 Rank CPO |
| Name: | Michael J Goshen |
| E-mail address: | mjgoshen@aol.com |
| Comments: | I served on Merganser AMS 26, Courser AMS 6, CARDINAL AMS 4 the wonderful years 1949 thru 1952 If you rember me drop a email Have a GREAT day mj |
| Name: | Al |
| E-mail address: | alflis@ix.netcom.com |
| Comments: | USS Tercel (am 386) 1953/1955 RM3 |
| Name: | Jeff Retter |
| E-mail address: | jeffhiker@aol.com |
| Comments: | Looking for crew information on USS YMS 30 Sunk off of Anzio, Jan 25 1944, Specifically Joseph W Strukel,, A distant relative.. Thanks for a greatsite..Thank you all for your service Jeff Retter |
| Name: | Jim Davis |
| E-mail address: | jimatlkg@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I am researching my father in laws WW2 career. He is not computer literate so I told him I would help him out. I have run into roadblocks. He claims he served aboard a ship (YMC 471) which was a minesweeper. I cannot find this YMC classification, I found alot of the YMS. He said he double checked his military records and insists this is correct. He was in the Pacific theatre. Any help out there or recommendations? Thanks. |
| Name: | H L Barnes |
| E-mail address: | Tumult 4245@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | PLANK OWNER ON THE USS TUMULT AM127 WW2 MINE DIV 14 SIGTNALMAN 1ST CLASS I AM 87 YEARS OLD.. SAFE SAILING TO ALL FROM VIRGINIA |
| Name: | Ronald Pickers SMC-Retpickersr |
| E-mail address: | pickersr@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | served on the following;;;USS Bold mso424'61-63 uss albatross msc289 Sasebo 64-67 uss constant mso 427 67-69.what a wonderful life serving on the sweepers.would liketo hear from any old shipmates. |
| Name: | Ronald Pickers SMC-Retpickersr |
| E-mail address: | pickersr@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | served on the following;;;USS Bold mso424'61-63 uss albatross msc289 Sasebo 64-67 uss constant mso 427 67-69.what a wonderful life serving on the sweepers.would liketo hear from any old shipmates. |
| Name: | Pati Braun |
| E-mail address: | pbraun63@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My dad, Robert (Buddy) Braun served on 2 minesweepers during WWII- USS YMS15(European tour) and USS Pioneer AM105 (Pacific). Would love to hear from anyone who had a father, uncle etc that also served on either ship. My dad passed on 12/12/04, but my mom, who is a WAVE is still going strong! |
| Name: | Valerie Daniel |
| E-mail address: | valdan528@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/valdan528 |
| Comments: | My father, John Edward Daniel, served on the USS Pickens(APA-190) and the USS Redstart(AM-378) from 9/22/44-6/24/46. I am interested in finding any pictures or hearing any stories from his service. Daddy did not talk about his Navy days, and now that he is gone (1/29/01), I find myself wanting to find out information. If anyone is still around from the Redstart, please drop me a note. Would love to hear from you or your family. God Bless you and your families for everything you did for us way back when. Thank you for any help you can give me on his days in the Navy. His loving daughter, Valerie Daniel |
| Name: | Brian Frascone |
| E-mail address: | frascone1@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | my granfathers name is Forest Eugene Fornash.sorry I forgot to add that before |
| Name: | Brian Frascone |
| E-mail address: | frascone1@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My grandfather was onboard the yms 467 in tokyo bay,he then got sent to the destroyer feckler,and the destroyer putnam. he then returned home on the repairship vulcan. |
| Name: | Al Hanson |
| E-mail address: | alvinhanson@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I was with mineDiv 125 1979 to 1983 Iwas on msb-41 most of the time would like to hear from anybody from back then. |
| Name: | Bill Orvis |
| E-mail address: | bill_orvis@juno.com |
| Comments: | My father served in WWII on YMS293. His name is Fay "T" Orvis. I'm looking for some history of the boat and/or crew. He often talks of losing two of his best friends while 5 YMS class were rafted to an anmunition ship that blew-up. Does anyone have knowledge of this history? Thanks, |
| Name: | Vern Waldrip |
| E-mail address: | chiefschoice@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I served aboard USS REAPER (MSO-467) from 1970 to 1972 and decommissioned here at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, then went to USS GALLANT (MSO-489) at Treasure Island, CA. I reported aboard right after Reaper returned from Vietnam and left Gallant in 1974. We trained reservists on both ships. I would like to get in contact with any of the crew members who served during those times. I retired in 1985. YNCM(SS). |
| Name: | Mike Fridgen, CAPT, USNR(Ret) |
| E-mail address: | michael.fridgen@navy.mil |
| Comments: | I was fortunate to serve in the Minecountermeasures Community for 15 years, and held various shipboard billets, was a MINEDIV Commander, and was the first MCMCRON ONE FWD and MCMRON TWO FWD forward deployed Commander to Sasebo, Japan, and Bahrain, respectively, overseeing the ops for the two, forward deployed MCM ships. |
| Name: | Palmer O. Little |
| E-mail address: | plittle01@sbcglobal.com |
| Comments: | Served on the USS Flicker AMS 9 and later on the USS Warbler MSC 206 as the Executive Officer until transferrred to the USS KOINER DER 331. Stayed in the USNR until retired in 1977 after 28 years. Also retired from McDonnell Douglas after 30 years. I have pictures of the Comissioning of the Warbler and the Crew that was on at that time. Palmer |
| Name: | bob welsch |
| E-mail address: | robertwelsch977@msn.com |
| Comments: | served on the uss aggressive uss pinnacle and uss bluebird |
| Name: | Dennis(Denny) Hagen |
| E-mail address: | hagen44@msn.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:hagen44@msn.com |
| Comments: | I seviced aboarded the USS Illusive MSO-448, Radar Division,Long Beach, CA. 7th Fleet, fall 1969 till Dec 1970. |
| Name: | Lesa L. Hanners |
| E-mail address: | robhan59@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Dad, Daniel Autrey Hanners, Chief Warrant Carpenter, served aboard U.S.S. Ramsay DM16, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 5:45 a.m. July, 27, 2007. He was such a man of honor, he will be sorely missed. To him I dedicate this poem which I wrote for him this morning. Anchors Away Sailor By Lesa L. Hanners Jul 29, 2007 Another bold Sailor has sailed his last Sea, To that far distant shore where his soul can be free. His battles are over, he sailed with the best, To the land where a Sailor finally has rest. So Anchors Aweigh Sailor, Flags to the Mast. Your Call Signs been given, Heaven At Last. |
| Name: | wilfred (bill) cormier qmq1c |
| E-mail address: | dbluaresea@yahoo |
| Comments: | yms 403 1943/1945 hi all yms sailors please write soon |
| Name: | T Baker |
| E-mail address: | bytescafe432@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Looking for Radiomen or Radarmen maybe Electricians on board the uss epping forest from 61 to 64 |
| Name: | W. W. "Mike" Warren |
| E-mail address: | usslucid@usslucid.org |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.usslucid.org |
| Comments: | Members of the minesweeping community; The Lucid MSO-458 Foundation was formed by a group of minesweeper crewmen who served aboard US Navy MSO's. MSO's are a class of wooden hull oceangoing minesweepers that are now decommissioned and fading from public memory. The group has obtained the USS Lucid MSO-458 and has her docked at Bradford Island, California. Work has begun! The organization is restoring her and a public museum is established. The MSO is a little known and poorly documented, extremely interesting facet of Naval history. The USS Lucid Museum is dedicated to telling the story of the minesweeping men and their wooden ships, the last all wooden US Naval ships, to navigate the oceans. We will be telling the stories of Mine Recovery and UDT teams, Floating Pigs, Hammer Boxes, Magtails, Aluminum Engines and Towed Sonar. The little known stories of Contact, Magnetic and Acoustic minesweeping as well as the mystery of Magnetic Countermeasures will be told through the displays, narratives and museum media. Typhoons, tiny ships and ice-clad superstructures are only a small part of the "Wooden Ships and Iron Men" story. From sweeping the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam, observing the final Nuclear blasts on Johnston Island to sweeping the Persian Gulf, "Where the Fleet Goes, We've Been" will be clearly illustrated. Since there is no other Naval Museum that even attempts to tell the story of the MSO the USS Lucid is an important and living detail of US Naval History. First, Lucid must undergo a restoration. Previous civilian owners for commercial use have modified her. She needs hull repairs and painting and re-outfitting to be brought back to her former Naval dignity and glory. The Lucid MSO-458 Foundation has a workforce of planners, engineers and volunteer manpower who are vested and committed to this grand and worthy project. Bringing her to life is a large financial undertaking. We’re looking for tax-exempt gifts from the Military Industrial sector and individuals to help with this extremely valuable endeavor. Of course, all donors will be properly and prominently acknowledged aboard the vessel. Your donation will help preserve this vital part of Naval History. Please join us in telling the MSO story by sending a tax-exempt gift to Lucid MSO-458 Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation through our website. http://www.usslucid.org We thank the NMA for allowing our note on their Log Book. |
| Name: | Myron Sywak |
| E-mail address: | exlibprof@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I feel like a fossil. I served as sonarman (on a YMS that = deck hand) on the YMS373 (subsequently renamed Jackdaw) from its commissioning in 1944 through 1945 in the invasion of Southern France and subsequent mineclearance ops off the Riviera and Sardinia and some convoy duty. As I recall we got some 35 mines. Other ships in the squadron were 17, 179, 250, 359, and 164. I have memories to share. But I would particularly like to hear what happened to my shipmates and to the 373. |
| Name: | Frank Schneider |
| E-mail address: | fsrepair@prodigy.net |
| Comments: | I am writing in behalf of my Father, Motor Machinist 1st Class Robert E. Schneider. Dad served aboard AMS 376, USS Ptarmigan during it's entire time of service in WW II. Dad just passed away on June 28,2007. I'm sure he and his shipmates are reminising about times passed |
| Name: | Thoamas B. Lukers |
| E-mail address: | tlukers@tx.rr.com |
| Comments: | I was ETSN with MINRON3, from May 15,1950-July 2, 1951. There were 3 ETs and 6 AMS's. My running mates were George Suennen, ET3, and James Kay Staples, ETSN. Our "boss" Was Lt. Glen Maxwell, COMINRON3 Chief of Staff. In mid-1951, the ET staff was broken up and were assigned to AMSs as ship's company. I ended up on USS REDHEAD(AMS-34) until I left for the Stat es in early July, 1951. Until October 1950, COMINRON3 was LTCDR D.V. "Dusty" Shouldice. In Oct 51, Clommand was t ake n over by R.T. Spofford, CAPT. USN, and Dusty became COMINDIV31. We were at Pusan Perimeter, Inchon Landing, Wonsan, Hungnam, Songjin, and other places. I saw Pirae, Pledge, Partridge, and 2 other Ships go down. |
| Name: | Furman Moore |
| E-mail address: | janisjane1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I served on the Uss Endurance MSO435, 1961 to 1962 UssGallant MSO489 1967 to 1969,took the first MSB's 51&52 vietnam in 1965 served on UssFortify MSO446 in operation End Sweep ret.BMC 1959 to 1979. |
| Name: | wilfred cormier qm1c |
| E-mail address: | dbluaresea@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | to yms 408 status please contact me i know where i ended up. |
| Name: | Gene Fitch |
| E-mail address: | cafeboy@mycomspan.com |
| Comments: | I was researching my family name, came across information on the U.S.S. Fitch and read about her exploits, especially during the D-Day invasion, which took place the year before I was born. I'd like to thank all of you for setting an example for me to serve my country. However since I never was a good swimmer, I joined the U.S. Air Force. :-) God bless you all. |