Dreambook for naval minewarfare association

Welcome to the Naval MinewarfareLogbook, a free guestbook service from New Dream Network and the DreamHost!

If you are, or have been involved with Naval Minewarfare, and would like to contact a shipmate, please add your entry to those below. ADVERTISING IS NOT ALLOWED WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE NMA. sign here for our Logbook!


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.
Monday, June 23rd 2008 - 01:49:14 PM
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?
Tuesday, June 10th 2008 - 01:03:46 PM
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
Wednesday, June 4th 2008 - 11:25:26 AM
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
Sunday, June 1st 2008 - 07:09:45 PM
Name: kelly wilmoth
E-mail address: kellywilmoth@hotmail.com
Comments:On Uss Gallant 1998 to 1994
Tuesday, April 29th 2008 - 11:55:03 AM
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.
Sunday, April 27th 2008 - 08:31:13 PM
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.. 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.
Sunday, April 27th 2008 - 08:11:17 PM
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!
Sunday, April 20th 2008 - 06:12:50 PM
Name: JOE RIEHL
E-mail address: QMCDVSS@VERIZON.NET
Sunday, April 20th 2008 - 08:17:11 AM
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
Friday, March 21st 2008 - 05:29:57 PM
Name: Bob E. Reddick
E-mail address: bvreddick@yahoo.com
Comments: I am a Member #03508AY083 in good standing
Monday, March 17th 2008 - 03:28:23 PM
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
Thursday, March 13th 2008 - 03:07:35 PM
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"
Sunday, March 2nd 2008 - 09:16:00 PM
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.
Wednesday, February 27th 2008 - 03:55:12 PM
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
Wednesday, February 27th 2008 - 12:12:55 PM
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
Saturday, February 16th 2008 - 01:22:07 PM
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
Tuesday, January 29th 2008 - 08:45:24 PM
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.
Tuesday, January 29th 2008 - 06:39:06 PM
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.
Tuesday, January 29th 2008 - 06:27:01 PM
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.
Monday, January 21st 2008 - 11:40:47 AM
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
Tuesday, January 15th 2008 - 05:20:53 PM
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
Friday, January 11th 2008 - 10:57:01 AM
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
Saturday, January 5th 2008 - 08:39:29 AM
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.
Friday, January 4th 2008 - 10:43:25 AM
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.
Tuesday, January 1st 2008 - 03:23:09 PM
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
Monday, December 31st 2007 - 04:36:46 PM
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.
Thursday, December 27th 2007 - 01:27:09 PM
Name: David Dell Dunaway
E-mail address: ddunaway54@yahoo.com
Comments:USN Mineman 81-87
Thursday, December 20th 2007 - 10:16:58 AM
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
Thursday, December 13th 2007 - 10:55:43 PM
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
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 09:17:42 PM
Name: Hosea Eldridge
E-mail address: reginaleverett@ Yahoo.com
Comments: served on the USS Harkness 1951-1954 Rank CPO
Monday, November 26th 2007 - 02:39:28 PM
Name: Marvin Robinson
E-mail address: unclebud@par1.net
Friday, November 16th 2007 - 12:49:05 PM
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
Thursday, November 15th 2007 - 03:10:59 AM
Name: Al
E-mail address: alflis@ix.netcom.com
Comments:USS Tercel (am 386) 1953/1955 RM3
Saturday, November 10th 2007 - 07:47:18 PM
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
Saturday, November 10th 2007 - 05:05:45 PM
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.
Tuesday, October 16th 2007 - 12:31:32 PM
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
Monday, October 15th 2007 - 07:07:23 PM
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.
Monday, October 1st 2007 - 07:17:24 PM
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.
Monday, October 1st 2007 - 07:11:28 PM
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!
Sunday, September 30th 2007 - 12:27:21 PM
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
Monday, September 24th 2007 - 01:42:29 AM
Name: Brian Frascone
E-mail address: frascone1@hotmail.com
Comments:my granfathers name is Forest Eugene Fornash.sorry I forgot to add that before
Saturday, September 22nd 2007 - 06:44:33 PM
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.
Saturday, September 22nd 2007 - 09:06:02 AM
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.
Thursday, August 23rd 2007 - 05:37:47 PM
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,
Wednesday, August 15th 2007 - 06:28:13 AM
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).
Tuesday, August 14th 2007 - 05:49:58 PM
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.
Monday, August 13th 2007 - 04:11:53 PM
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
Sunday, August 12th 2007 - 07:57:45 PM
Name: bob welsch
E-mail address: robertwelsch977@msn.com
Comments:served on the uss aggressive uss pinnacle and uss bluebird
Tuesday, August 7th 2007 - 05:09:44 PM
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.
Wednesday, August 1st 2007 - 07:39:46 PM
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.
Sunday, July 29th 2007 - 08:40:07 AM
Name: wilfred (bill) cormier qmq1c
E-mail address: dbluaresea@yahoo
Comments:yms 403 1943/1945 hi all yms sailors please write soon
Sunday, July 22nd 2007 - 03:31:58 PM
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
Tuesday, July 17th 2007 - 09:43:51 AM
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.
Sunday, July 15th 2007 - 04:01:23 PM
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.
Tuesday, July 10th 2007 - 12:31:47 PM
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
Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 11:42:08 AM
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.
Sunday, June 24th 2007 - 02:15:53 AM
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.
Saturday, June 16th 2007 - 08:11:04 PM
Name: wilfred cormier qm1c
E-mail address: dbluaresea@yahoo.com
Comments:to yms 408 status please contact me i know where i ended up.
Friday, June 15th 2007 - 08:03:43 AM
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.
Sunday, May 27th 2007 - 06:03:08 PM
Name: Edward Fournier
E-mail address: sailaway@maverickbbs.com
Comments:I was a MoMM3/c on USS Surfbird AM 383 1944 to 1946, plank owner. Surfbird crew has a website surfbird383 I'm looking for anyone who served from '44 to '46 on board AM383. I went onboard at age 17 and a lot of the crew was older than me, so at age 81 there are probably not too many living today. If your out there give me a holler at 830-367-2772 or my e-mail address, and know that the Bird is still floating in Alaska and working as a supply ship in that area. The skipper Capt Bruce Flanagan is the owner, but she doesn't look the same anymore, we have pics on the website and also pics of some of the crew. Regards Ed
Tuesday, May 22nd 2007 - 03:44:50 PM
Name: Rocco Gualtieri
E-mail address: roccog@wowway.com
Comments:I servedon the USS Nightingale AMS-50 from 1952 to 1955. Would like to hear from anyone who served or had relatives who served on the Nightingale during that period. Best wishes to all.
Sunday, May 20th 2007 - 09:36:31 AM
Name: Rocco Gualtieri
E-mail address: roccog@wowway.com
Comments:I served on the USS Nightingale AMS-50 from 1952 to 1955. Would like to hear from anyone you served or a relative who served on the Nightingale.
Thursday, May 17th 2007 - 06:14:37 AM
Name: MAUREEN E. COLE
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 07:26:27 AM
Name: John C. Cole
E-mail address: HarleyCharlie99@ yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://USS Perry DMS-17
Comments:I was on the USS PERRY DMS-17during the attach of Pearl Harbor and received a Purple Heart. Any one out there from the USS PERRY?
Wednesday, May 16th 2007 - 06:31:17 AM
Name: William(Bill) Rivers QM1Ret
E-mail address: wmriv6@bellsouth.net
Comments:Name: William (Bill) RIVERS E-mail address: wmriv6@bellsouth.net Comments: Great site!!!!!!!!! Just wanted to update my data, namely my new e-mail address. Comments: Served in the Atlantic Mineforce 1949-1955. USS JEFFERS DMS27, USS GRACKLE AMS13, Staff-COMINDIV42, Staff-COMINRON4, Staff-COMINRON 10, Two years on Staff COMINLANT Retired 1963. Realize its been 50 years, but if there are any of the old gang still around, I'd sure like to hear from them. The two years on Staff COMINLANT (1953-1955)spent in operations working for Capt. Foster.
Sunday, May 13th 2007 - 07:02:35 PM
Name: Jon Rauscher
E-mail address: rauscher.jon@epa.gov
Comments:My father, Harold, served on the USS Chickadee during WWII. I would appreciate any information on the ship.
Friday, May 11th 2007 - 02:35:00 PM
Name: Victor Barnaby
E-mail address: barnabyv@comcast.net
Comments:I have just taken on the responsibility of editor of The Silent Defenders, the quarterly publication of The Naval Minewarfare Assoc. Am interested in any story or experience. I served aboard the USS Competent, AM 316, from 11/10/43 through 06/28/45, in charge of the Bosun's Locker, and gunner on the starboard 40's. Also served a short stint as Quartermaster 3rd. Worked shore patrol in San Francisco from VJ Day through 11/10/45. Would like to hear from shipmates. Time is precious, and it takes its toll. God bless you all
Tuesday, April 10th 2007 - 09:49:00 AM
Name: Ron Wood
E-mail address: oldswabbie@yahoo.com
Homepage URL: http://360.yahoo.com/oldswabbie
Comments:USS ESTEEM MSO438 Yeoman 1963-64 WestPac and MinDiv73 USN Retired Florida
Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 05:50:53 PM
Name: Phillip (Mike) Moore
E-mail address: mikemoore2@aol.com
Comments:USS YAZOO AN 92.Looking for shipmates from 1956. It was one of two net tenders left in the fleet at that time. I was an SK2 at the time I was on board.
Wednesday, March 28th 2007 - 01:25:42 PM
Name: T Baker
E-mail address: bytescafe432@hotmail.com
Comments:Looking for anyone who might have been on the epping forest or one of the mine sweeps during the period 1962 to 1964. T Baker RM3
Friday, March 23rd 2007 - 09:12:06 AM
Name: Robert S. Smith
E-mail address: www. dollysman77@aol.com
Comments: Bob "Smitty" Smith SM3c would like to hear from anyone who served on the USS Adams DM 27 during WW 2 dm
Monday, March 19th 2007 - 03:29:57 PM
Name: James Mismash
E-mail address: jmish5360@aol.com
Comments:I served on the USS MINIVET. I returned to Colorado and lived there until July 2006. I now live in Texas with my son and his family.
Tuesday, March 13th 2007 - 06:57:11 PM
Name: Jennifer Subia-Morrison
E-mail address: texangal4eva@yahoo.com
Comments:Hi! My father's name is Felipe Subia III. He never had a chance to meet his 19 year-old father Felipe Subia Jr. who died aboard the USS MINIVET on 29 Dec 1945. I have found some great pics and news clippings on the internet. Does anyone have any further information or pics you can share? Anything is something. Respectfully, Jennifer
Tuesday, March 6th 2007 - 09:13:27 PM
Name: Robert A. Reisner
E-mail address: bkreisner@webtv.net
Comments:I have a cousin named Herman Arthur LaVallee that served on the USS Seer AM112 from 01-04-1945 to 02-16-45, hardly more than a month as a RM1c. He died 11-05-1973 in Newton,NH. His daughter is living. Should youwish to contact her or want other information that I have, please E-mail me.
Monday, March 5th 2007 - 01:05:17 PM
Name: Kurt Sherman
E-mail address: ksherman@ejhs.k12.vt.us
Comments:I am writing this for my father Neil Sherman who served on the USS Strive 117 from 1944-1946. Group ships on that tour included the USS Sustain and USS Steady. I have found several pictures, most depicting the three ships after they were docked for initial decomissioning in San Diego in 1946. I am interested in hearing from any crewman during this period. I will pass this information along to my father (who is not a computer user.)
Sunday, March 4th 2007 - 05:28:46 PM
Name: Joe Marturano 3rd
E-mail address: JMARTURANO001@twcny.rr.com
Homepage URL: http://nmsoa.org/detector/Detector429.html
Comments:The USS DETECTOR MSO-429 Website has moved and the redirect is expired, Please make note of the New web address above. My E-mail has also changed since my last post... Joe Marturano 3rd - Webmaster President, Navy MSO Association Inc.
Tuesday, February 27th 2007 - 06:04:33 PM
Name: T Baker
E-mail address: bytescafe432@hotmail.com
Comments:I have been looking for anybody that was stationed on the uss epping forest from 1962 to 1964 we made three trips to nam with marine helo, and mine sweeper and msb's. I was a RM-3 when I left in Aug 1964 Probably would'nt remember anybody that was'nt a radioman or radarman.
Saturday, February 17th 2007 - 11:42:21 AM
Name: Joe Armas
E-mail address: joseph.armas@juno.com
Comments:CS3, served 1962-1964
Sunday, February 11th 2007 - 10:51:14 AM
Name: Harry Clark
E-mail address: handjc@comcast.net
Comments:I sered on the YMS-308 from August 1945 until she was decommissioned following the Okinawa typhoon of 2 Oct 45. After that YDG-10.
Monday, February 5th 2007 - 02:22:43 PM
Name: John Nance QMC(RET)
E-mail address: purpleducktwo@yahoo.com
Comments: I was a misplaced tincan sailor in MINE DIVISION 125 1977-1979. My MSB's were MSB-52 and MSB-41. Although I was only in Mineforce for a short time, I gained a healthy respect for the Mineforce sailors. I really enjoyed my years on tincans but I still feel a special pride when I see photos or video clips vessels, especially the MSB's. Iwould like to hear from any MINEDIV 125 folks from the 1977-79 timeframe. This website is great. TKS, John.
Wednesday, January 24th 2007 - 09:45:40 PM
Name: Barbara Lovell Parker
E-mail address: jbparker@fairpoint.net
Comments:Hello, and many thanks for this wonderful site. In November I requested informaiton about the Motive AM 102, and since have begun a correspondence with one of the crewmen. My dad, Lt. George H. Lovell, Jr. was Skipper of the motive in 1945, and I was able to send a copy of Dad's Christmas, 1945, message to his crew, a list of the ship's officers and company, the menu for the dinner, etc. Mr. Weisenberg sent to my brother, George H. Lovell, III, and me a photo that he found of my father with some of the crew. My brother has two children and two grandchildren who will treasure this photo. Thanks so much for this site, and I hope all of you have good luck with your searches for information. If there are any other Motive folks out there, we'd love to hear from you. Happy New Year! Barb
Wednesday, January 3rd 2007 - 06:43:02 AM
Name: billy jack mc coy
E-mail address: bjackmc@yahoo.com
Comments:My ship the USS Tawakoni ATF-114 worked with MinRon3 in October, November and December 1950, until the evacuation of Hungnam, North Korea. After the evacuation my ship continued to work with minesweepers from 1951-1952 planting marker buoys and salvage and rescue from Inchon, Wonsan up to Hungnam. One Fleet Tug like mine was lost to mines, along with your five mine sweepers. I have great respect for the men who maned the minesweepers during the Korean War. Well Done. Little ships do all the work; big ships get all the glory. Jack Mc Coy SK2
Friday, December 29th 2006 - 06:44:05 PM
Name: Mark Schaefer
E-mail address: tawnshi@excite.com
Comments:Greetings from Montana, Looking for information on or anyone who served on the USS Ellyson DD 454 between 1942-43. There was a cocky young seaman aboard by the name of Earl P. Schaefer from Poughkeepsie, NY who got himself into some trouble during that timeframe. I think he manned some sort of gun or was on a gun crew or something. He was my Dad, still living, still cocky but a bit forgetful. Anyone help me out here? Much obliged for your time.
Saturday, December 23rd 2006 - 07:07:25 PM
Name: Ed Sonnentag
E-mail address: toddjulio@yahoo.com
Comments:(YMS-345) Writing on behalf of my father, Ed.... He is still going strong... Would enjoy hearing from anyone he may know... Thanks, Todd (Ed's son)...
Friday, December 1st 2006 - 06:38:30 PM
Name: Chris Browne
E-mail address: cebrowne[at]alltel.net
Comments:I believe that my father, Joseph Browne, served aboard USS Cowie from 1942-1946. He has passed away but I would love to hear from anyone who may have known him. Thanks, Chris Browne
Wednesday, November 29th 2006 - 06:33:52 AM
Name: Daniel E. Stewart
E-mail address: danandbevsfarm@juno.com
Comments:served as Mineman MN1-MN4 from 1961-1965."A" school, Charleston,SC;Iwakuni,Japan(1962-1964);MOMAT 0305 Whidbey Island,Wash.(1964-1965)went TAD from Whidbey to USS Hancock CVA 19 and USS Constellation CVA 64 from 1964-1965.Looking for other Minemen from period and MOMAT 0305, particularly Marshal Palette (not sure of spelling last name.You have a great site. Mine warfare has changed a great deal since Nam. Thanks for the site, Dan
Wednesday, November 22nd 2006 - 10:51:25 PM
Name: Barbara Lovell Parker
E-mail address: jbparker@fairpoint.net
Comments:My Dad was Lt. George H. Lovell, Jr. during WWII and served on the Motive. He was her skipper for a time in 1945. During Korea we all lived in Pearl where Dad, now an LCDR, was on the admiral's staff at Com Min Pac. My Dad passed away, but my brother (also George) and I are very interested in any information that any of you might have concerning my dad or his shipmates. He has two grand children and two great-grandsons who need to hear the stories. Thanks! Barbara Lovell Parker
Tuesday, November 7th 2006 - 06:29:31 AM
Name: Artie Gendreau
E-mail address: gendreau.p@comcast.net
Comments:I would like to hear from anyone who served aboard the USS Harkness AMCU12 between 1952 & 1956. I served as a PO3 ships cook!
Sunday, November 5th 2006 - 12:15:46 PM
Name: Marvin S. Robinson
E-mail address: unclebud@par1.net
Comments:San Diego Naval Training Center, Company 799, August 1951. USS Devastator AM-318, MSB Div.1, Sasebo, 4-5 LSD's, USS Surfbird AM-383 last duty station, 1955.
Friday, October 27th 2006 - 04:33:40 AM
Name: pam Lewandowski
E-mail address: pamelalewandowski@cox.net
Comments:I recently met this wonderful man Robert Schicker and he is a Pearl Harbor Survior. During his tour of duty he was on many ships one that I have been trying to find is the USS Ransom AM 283 for him. If anyone out there has any pictures or information concerning this ship it would be greatly appreciated. As this is the history that builds our future. Thank you
Thursday, October 12th 2006 - 09:07:10 AM
Name: Thomas Cingrani
E-mail address: T.Cingrani@yahoo.com
Comments:I would like to correspond with anyone who served aboard the U.S.S. NIMBLE AM 266 with my father F1C THOMAS CHARLES CINGRANI. Thanks
Sunday, October 8th 2006 - 02:03:21 PM
Name: Darrell McHaney
E-mail address: dmchaney436@aol.com
Comments:I served aboard the U.S.S. Inredible (AM-249) during l952-l955
Saturday, October 7th 2006 - 07:07:06 PM
Name: Charlie Lawrence
E-mail address: clbl@hughes.net
Comments:Served on the USS Constant MSO 427 from April 1966 through April 1968. I would be delighted to hear from others of the Constant of that period. HTC(SW) Ret Charlie Lawrence
Wednesday, September 20th 2006 - 04:10:35 PM
Name: James Shaw
E-mail address: jims362@aol'com
Comments:I would like to contact anyone who served on the USS Flamingo AMS-11 during the years between 1950 and 1955. My father James Shaw served as a machinist mate aboard AMS-11. If you have photos or info on the ship or her crew, please contact me at the above e-mail address.
Friday, September 8th 2006 - 06:21:57 PM
Name: Edward Ellyatt
E-mail address: Mynswpr@aol.com
Comments:I am (I believe)the last Plankowner on AM 223 USS Dour.It would please me no end to contact any former member of our crew.I am in contact with 3. Paul Will, Don Johnson,& Ned Marrow. There MUST be others left! I will NOT be in Seatle this year as my other 3 Shipmates can not go and I will not go alone.Please cotact me so we can at least correspond and try and get a Group together for our next reunion I am so happy to have discovered this Web Sight, as I at 81 yrs. am a novice at the computer game Ex SOM 3/C Ed(Huggy)Ellyatt
Tuesday, September 5th 2006 - 09:55:52 PM
Name: Rod Clarey
E-mail address: rod.clarey1@bigpond.com
Homepage URL: http://www.sixteenthnavalsquadaus.org
Comments:G'day You Lot My name is Rod Clarey I am the president of the 16th Minesweeper Squadron Reunion Social Club. The 16th was a Squadron of 6 Ton Class Minesweepers the Australian Government bought from the Poms back in 1960. & served in the Royal Australian Navy until the last ship paid off in 1990. they were a S@#T of a sea boat but a wonderfull Vessell to serve on I served on HMAS IBIS from May of 1964 to May of 1965. 9 months of that was served in Malaysian Waters during the Indonesian Confrontation. Best Wishes Rod Clarey
Friday, September 1st 2006 - 03:08:00 AM
Name: Vince Tryon
E-mail address: vtryon@verizon.net
Comments:DUM IS ME. ON MY REQUEST I FORGOT TO NAME THE SHIP "U.S.S. STRIVE AM 117" LOOKING FOR ANYONE FROM THE ORIGINAL CREW.
Saturday, August 26th 2006 - 07:57:32 AM
Name: Vince Tryon
E-mail address: vtryon@verizon.net
Comments:Anyone still around from the original commissioning crew Cleveland, Ohio October 1942?
Saturday, August 26th 2006 - 07:11:06 AM
Name: Ed Smith
E-mail address: navvetmomat0321@yahoo.com
Comments:I was part of MOMAT 0321 from 3/67 to 10/68 and would like to hear from anyone who also part of this unit
Friday, August 25th 2006 - 06:46:27 AM
Name: Robert L. Boe Sr.
E-mail address: bobboe@verizon.net
Comments:Uss McCook DMS 36 DD 496 I served aboard The McCook 1947/1949 YMS 324 1946 AMS 323 1946
Tuesday, August 15th 2006 - 04:56:16 PM
Name: Earl Zentgraf
E-mail address: sailors44@verizon.net
Comments:I served aboard the USS Courlan AMS 44 April 1952 to Dec 1953. She was launched as the YMS 114, and renamed USS Courlan AMS 44 9-1-47. I would be glad to hear from any one who served on her.
Friday, August 11th 2006 - 05:14:46 PM
Name: Gene Weisenberg
E-mail address: eweisenberg@socal.rr.com
Comments:I served on the AM-102 MOTIVE,and the AM-381 SCOTER during 1944-45. Would like to hear from other crew members. Thanks.
Thursday, July 20th 2006 - 12:05:00 PM
Name: Tom Doble
E-mail address: live2dive4@msn.com
Comments:I served aboard the USS Constant MSO 427 from 65-67 and the USS Acme 508 from 67-68. I would like to get in touch with any of my old shipmates from either and hopefully both ships. Tom
Monday, July 17th 2006 - 02:04:29 PM
Name: Ron Mixer
E-mail address: Bufffixer1@cs.com
Tuesday, June 27th 2006 - 01:11:38 PM
Name: Jerry Rothal
E-mail address: jerry@rothal.com
Comments:Serving on the YMS 324 in 44, 45, waa a great part of my life! When Returning to the GOOD OLD USA, just about one day away from from S.F. we sighted a free floating live MINE - was going to blow it up when we were "ORDERED TO PICK IT UP & BRING IT HOME!" We did, I have sent pictures to NMA and they were printed in their Spring 2005 Silent Defender in Bob Colantuono"s E Mail -Left side of page, under "WAR STORIES" I think it is still there, see it for youself. Jerry Rothal - My e mail is jerry@rothal.com
Tuesday, June 27th 2006 - 01:06:47 PM
Name: Anthony J. Cashiola
E-mail address: www.dottieoa09@yahoo.com
Comments:I was on the yms417 Morganser from 1946-1948..Would like to get in touch with anyone that was on that minesweeper during that time..Anthony Cashiola. Port Allen, Louisiana.
Tuesday, June 27th 2006 - 07:56:47 AM
Name: Gerald Luke
E-mail address: gerald.luke@cox.net
Comments:Looking for any of my old ship mates that served abord the USS Ability MSO 519 from 1960-1962.
Thursday, June 22nd 2006 - 05:19:29 PM
Name: Joe Verdie Boultinghouse
E-mail address: kestes@ubtanet.com
Comments:Joe V. Boultinghouse, my father, now near 80 years old was on the USS 376 Minesweeper Ptarmigan, USS 340 Minesweeeper Ardent, and YMS 325. He was placed on the Indiannapolis from boot camp in San Diego and minutes before leaving from the dock, was called off with 3 other men. He was in the Sea of Japan on these Minesweepers from about 1944-1946, and went into Hiroshima and Nagasaki to clean up after the atomic bomb. He was a cook on the above ships and a gunner. If you remember him, please respond to me, his daughter at kestes@ubtanet.com I am very interested in his story. He suffers from PTSS and dementia. I can be reached at 435-789-3301 in Utah. Respectfully, Kathy J. Boultinghouse Estes
Sunday, June 18th 2006 - 12:52:18 PM
Name: Carol Malloy Dykstra
E-mail address: cad1953@yahoo.com
Comments:My dad was an officer on the YMS 395 during W.W. II. I have not been able to find out much info on this minesweeper nor anyone that was also on it. Any idea of where I would begin to look? Thank you.
Sunday, June 18th 2006 - 11:47:52 AM
Name: Zachary Robert
E-mail address: zachary_robert_@hotmail.com
Homepage URL: http://medcure.bravehost.com/synthroid/
Comments:Looking for information and found it at this great site. There's also some on http://medcure.bravehost.com/synthroid/
Thursday, June 8th 2006 - 03:22:13 AM
Name: Mel Maloney
E-mail address: maloneymel @yahoo.com
Comments:I commissioned the USS Improve and served on her until her return from Europe.Next Uss New York BB14,USS Pasadena,USS Marious,AO56,my time in the Navy was all seaduty and I loved it.I enjoy the association,have been a member for quite a few years now and attend all of the conventions since joining.See you all in Seattle.MEL.
Sunday, June 4th 2006 - 09:02:53 AM
Name: Lakey, Jack L
E-mail address: manewman@co.douglas.or.us
Comments:Jack was aboard the YMS-283 for most of the war. Would like to contact anyone who was aboard during those years. If anyone has a history of the ship, please let us know. Thank you, Mary newman Veterans Service Officer Douglas County ORegon
Friday, May 19th 2006 - 01:35:20 PM
Name: Harry Wells
E-mail address: howiedune@hotmail.com
Comments:I served aboard the USS Esteem, MSO-438 from April 1974 through April 1976. Initial station was Pearl Harbor but changed homeports to Seattle in 1975. Last saw her on a news clip heading to the Gulf in 1990. Was wondering what became of her.
Thursday, May 11th 2006 - 12:17:03 PM
Name: Pamela A. May-Brittain
E-mail address: pambrittain@hawaii.rr.com
Comments:My Father was George Allen May, CPO aboard the USS Minivet, he was among the ones who died that day. I was born Jan.1, 1946. Sad to say I never got to meet him. He is buried now at Point Loma Military in San Diego, Calif. Just want to know more about everything. Pam
Sunday, April 30th 2006 - 12:18:34 AM
Name: susan dempsey
E-mail address: extxbabe49@aol.com
Comments:hi this seems to a very informative website..just didnt see anything pertaining to the uss harkness in the early 40's when it was a mind sweeper...if there is anyone out there that served on this ship,would you please contact me ....or any info and photo's someone might have of this minesweeper would be appreciated...Thank You Susan
Saturday, April 29th 2006 - 04:00:24 PM
Name: Judi Stevens
E-mail address: JudiMcStevens@yahoo.com
Comments:My dad, Edward J. McCulloch served on the USS Seer AM-112. I have two pictures of the Seer transfering movies to the Ptarmiqan, somewhere between Pearl Harbor and Saipan in Aug of 1945. I have a picture of my father and another man on deck, and a picture of four men in bathing suits on the beach. I will share these with anyone who would like them.
Saturday, April 29th 2006 - 11:45:46 AM
Name: Albert Sullivan
E-mail address: beamus39@bellsouth.net
Comments: Nice site, I check it often looking for my shipmates off of the USS Waxbill AMS 39
Sunday, April 16th 2006 - 12:11:35 PM
Name: Richard Schwartz
E-mail address: rschwartz@feverllc.com
Comments:Are there any people interested in the YMS-445. My father-in-law was on the detail that went with the ship from its launch in Kingston, NY all the way to Japan through 1946.
Sunday, April 16th 2006 - 06:06:42 AM
Name: Frank "Pooch" Matulich
E-mail address: mattsomewherehot@aol.com
Comments:My great uncle Pooch served on DMS-39, the USS Cowie during WW II. He is 93 and living well in Columbia, Ms. If you have any infomation about ship mates or logs on her duties/locations/action during the WW II I would really appreacate hearing for you. His memory is not that good now and he would really like to know where they went and what they did.(the Cowie was coverted from DD632 in 1945, he served on her the whole time, 1942 to 1946) I do know she was transfered from A to P at the end of the war. Thanks for your help! Matt Matulich, p.o. box 3195, Gulfport, MS 39505
Tuesday, April 11th 2006 - 11:33:40 PM
Name: john mcnear MN2
E-mail address: JOHN.MCNEAR@PRODIGY.NET
Comments:I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND ANYBODY FROM NAVAL AMO DEPOT FROM WAST LOCK HI. 11-23-55 TO 4-1-1957 , I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. THANKS
Monday, March 27th 2006 - 02:31:41 PM
Name: Michelle Gilbert
E-mail address: MLC73208@hotmail.com
Comments:I am looking for anyone who my have served on a number of ships with my great-grandfather during WWII. His name was Wilbur T. Chamness. He had a duty fitting out the USS Nuthatch (AM 60), he served on the USS YMS 289, USS YMS 118,and the USS Polaris. He died when I was a young kid and didnt pass much on. I would greatly appreciate any information on the ships also. Thank you.
Monday, March 20th 2006 - 03:59:46 PM
Name: Jerry W.Gurka BMCS Ret
E-mail address: underwayhazegray@yahoo.com
Comments: It was a pleasure to visit such a great web site. I did a tour on USS Inflict MSO 456 out of Little Creek Va. It was athe worest duty I ever had due to the CO Lcd J.J.MacGuness The XO Ltjg D.G.Micheals EMC Macoy and last PO1 Jerry Young. The US Navy would have been better off without any of these people. The rest of the crew was good shipmates. Funny how a few can turn things up side down .I did this hoping one or all see this and now know I retired as E-8 .
Friday, March 17th 2006 - 02:30:28 PM
Name: CMSgt David W. Willingham
E-mail address: David_Willingham@msn.com
Comments:I am looking for anyone who may have served on USS YMS-6 or anyone who may have photos or information about this minesweeper and it's crew. My father (Willis W. Willingham) served as a machinist mate or engineman aboard this ship under Lt. J.H.Skog in 1944.
Monday, March 13th 2006 - 06:47:29 AM
Name: Fred Kanter
E-mail address: Copperfred2@AOL.COM
Comments:I'm looking for any picture(s) and or crew of my fathers WWII US Navy Ship,YMS119. He was stationed on it in Pearl Harbor in 1943-44. Before that he was on the AMT103 on the east coast. He was transported to Pearl Harbor from the west coast on the USS Shamrock Bay (CVE-84).At the end of the war he remained in the naval reserves and was stationed at Fort Schyler in the Bronx NY.He is retired from Con Edison after 45years of service.His name is Jerry Kanter.
Monday, March 6th 2006 - 08:25:04 PM
Name: Bob Westmoreland
E-mail address: bigblue@gcinet.net
Comments: I served on the U.S.S. Pivot MSO 463 1962-1967 . I was leading Mine sweep boatswain, we had a good crew, made 3 trips to vietnam, retired 1967.
Tuesday, February 21st 2006 - 09:10:35 PM
Name: Kenneth Keith
E-mail address: KenKeith@fbx.com
Comments:USS Ability MSO-519; April 69-June 70. USS Energy MSO-436; Nov.70- Aug.71. USS Constant MSO-427 Dec.74-Jul.76. (Also TDY from USS Energy, Dec.70-Feb.71) Particulary looking for anyone that served aboard the Energy or Constant during West Pac of 70-71.
Thursday, February 16th 2006 - 07:28:10 PM
Name: Marv Walter
E-mail address: marvwtucson@cox.net
Homepage URL: http://dogpile
Comments:Served om USS Enhance MSO 437 July 64 to 66.
Tuesday, February 14th 2006 - 02:33:11 PM
Name: Marv Walter
E-mail address: marvwtucson@cox.net
Homepage URL: http://dogpile
Comments:Served om USS Enhance MSO 437 July 64 to 66.
Tuesday, February 14th 2006 - 02:25:35 PM
Name: Curtis W. Smith
E-mail address: cbsmithj@mts.net
Comments:Anyone on USS Seer (AM112) during years of 1943-1946 operating in the Med.Sea, Atlantic & Pacific, would like to hear from you. Phone (204)326-1266 address Box 20087 Steinbach, Mb. R5G-1R6
Sunday, February 12th 2006 - 02:07:46 PM
Name: robert
Sunday, February 12th 2006 - 10:58:05 AM
Name: Albert U. Millspaugh
E-mail address: bnbntrout@aol.com
Comments:I was on the USS Heron AMS-18. I'm looking for the words to Sweepers Man Your Brooms. It was on a phonograph record on the Heron.
Saturday, February 11th 2006 - 02:16:26 PM
Name: V.G.Baker
E-mail address: havanaba@bellsouth.net
Comments:Just learning about things I should have learned about long before.
Wednesday, February 1st 2006 - 03:58:40 PM
Name: Jack White
E-mail address: jakwhite306@bellsouth.net
Comments:Looking for AM-220 Device crewmen.
Monday, January 23rd 2006 - 06:22:46 PM
Name: William (Bill) RIVERS
E-mail address: wmriv6@bellsouth.net
Comments:Name: Bill Rivers E-mail address: wmriv6@bellsouth.net Comments: Great site!!!!!!!!! Just wanted to update my data, namely my new e-mail address. Comments: Served in the Atlantic Mineforce 1949-1955. USS JEFFERS DMS27, USS GRACKLE AMS13, Staff-COMINDIV42, Staff-COMINRON4, Staff-COMINRON 10, Two years on Staff COMINLANT Retired 1963. Realize its been 50 years, but if there are any of the old gang still around, I'd sure love to hear from them.
Thursday, January 12th 2006 - 07:26:59 PM
Name: John F Keane
E-mail address: john.keane@comcast.net
Comments:Just wanted to wish all a Happy New Year. My father, William J Keane served on the Oracle, AM103. Next month will be the third anniversary of his passing. He was an active member and attended many conventions during the 1990's. He was very happy to attened and always brought back great stories. He was very happy to see all his old shipmates.
Monday, January 2nd 2006 - 09:14:37 PM
Name: Jack Kildee
E-mail address: midjk@charter.net
Comments:Greetings to all of my fellow minewarfare associations members. I served aboard the USS Hambleton DMS 20 {DD 455} from Dec 1950 to June 1955.I joined the Navel Minewarfare assoc. a couple of years ago but this is my first trip to there web site. Stay in touch.
Sunday, January 1st 2006 - 06:34:42 PM
Name: Douglas Q.Plom
E-mail address: dsplom@frontiernet.net
Tuesday, December 13th 2005 - 10:33:56 AM
Name: T.Scott Haddix
E-mail address: tshaddix@sbcglobal.net
Comments:USS Excel MSO-439 1988-1989 USS Enhance MSO-437 (in Persian Gulf)1988
Tuesday, November 29th 2005 - 02:24:06 PM
Name: Pete Cullen USS Exploit,USS Parrot
E-mail address: pete13k@aol.com
Comments:I served on the USS Parrot Msc-197,USS Exploit MSO-440 as a Radarman.Assigned to MINRON 4 Staff TAD.Sweeps were the Best duty .Visited the Exploit just before she was scrapped in Baltimore,a very sad sight but it also brought back good memories of times aboard.
Tuesday, November 22nd 2005 - 09:47:52 AM
Name: Mitchell Russ X MN2
E-mail address: mcruss@logantele.com
Comments:would like to hear from anyone from the secret six,from the USS Wasp cva/cvs-18 served aboard her 1954-57 NAD Hawthrone Nv. NAS Fasron 110 San Diego,Ca. San Clemente Island AMFPG.Base Coronada Ca.
Thursday, November 17th 2005 - 05:54:23 PM
Name: Donald R Oakey
E-mail address: djoaknine@comcast.net
Comments:I serve aborad the U S S Pandemus from 1951 to 1953 and the U S S Gwin DM 33 from 1953 to 1955. Both ship were out of the port of Charleston S C
Wednesday, August 31st 2005 - 05:14:02 PM
Name: Linda
E-mail address: snuffy3@houston.rr.com
Comments:looking for any information on the USS Broadbill AM-58. My father served on this ship during WW2. please email @ snuffy3@houston.rr.com
Friday, August 26th 2005 - 07:48:19 PM
Name: ARTHUR GENDREAU
E-mail address: gendreau.p@comcast.net
Comments:I served in USS Harkness AMCU-12 from 1952 until 1955. My rate was CS3.
Thursday, August 25th 2005 - 09:10:11 AM
Name: WILLIAM SHANE SENSENEY
E-mail address: mineman10@yahoo.com
Comments: Currently serving as MN1(SW) at Momau 11 in Charleston, South Carolina. I started off here in "A" school 12 years ago in 1992. I then spent two years in Sicily at Momag Unit 5. Then I came here once again to Momau 11 for three years. Folling my shore time I left for sea duty aboard the USS Raven(MHC-61) in Ingleside, Tx. I later heavy lifted the Raven and Cardinal to the Middle East on the Blue Marlon. I spent a year more on the Raven in Bahrain before returning to the USS Shrike back in South Texas to finish up my sea time. I then returned here to Charleston where I am currently serving as Production LPO. I have 7 months left till I once again return to South Texas for sea duty. I want to thank all that have come before me and all that are to come-Shane
Wednesday, August 24th 2005 - 10:56:25 AM
Name: Gerald Carter BM1 Ret
E-mail address: mnswpsl@verizon.net
Comments:Served aboard USS Sturdy, USS Affray and Retired aboard the USS Inflict in 1980. Our motto was mine sweepers go with pigs, otters and six bitches.
Sunday, August 21st 2005 - 05:33:33 PM
Name: James A. Caldwell
E-mail address: shinryukan@cox.net
Comments:I was a mineman from 1971 - 1976. I served time at NAVORDFAC Sasebo, Japan from 1971 - 1973.
Sunday, August 7th 2005 - 05:45:43 PM
Name: Paul Logan
E-mail address: plogan911@verizon.net
Comments:My father, SM-2 Richard Logan, served aboard the YMS-1 in the South Pacific during WWII. I am interested in locating anyone who may have served with him. Thank you and God bless you all for your service.
Tuesday, August 2nd 2005 - 09:48:32 AM
Name: Dantin LeBlanc
E-mail address: tindanla@cox.net
Comments:My uncle served aboard YMS-417 (Merganser) 1945, 1946. He would like to contact any shipmate that served with him. Please contact me. My uncle's name is Anthony Cashiola, from Louisiana
Monday, July 25th 2005 - 08:55:37 PM
Name: Bob Harrington
E-mail address: IrishBobH@aol.com
Comments:I was on the YMS 340 operating out of the Philippines in Borneo during early 1945 through 1946. We ran aground on Tuba Taha reef in Sulu Sea. I would be interested in contacting anyone who might have been aboard the ship during this time.
Saturday, July 16th 2005 - 03:28:23 PM
[ Sign my Dreambook | Back to naval minewarfare association ]

This Dreambook brought to you by
DreamHost Web Hosting