USS SKAGIT GUEST BOOK
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Thomas Andries (SH3)E-mail: mona.andries8@gmail.com Onboard: 1953-1955 Dept./Div. Laundry Rate/Rank: 3rd Class Petty Officer I am still missing being with all my shipmates. I live in Alexandria, LA with my wife. We often talk about my travels. If anyone remembers me, please Email me. Thomas Andries Posted: 03/16/2017 Dale T. Prescott (BM3)E-mail: oldsalt65@hotmail.com Onboard: 1964-1965 Dept./Div. 2nd Division Rate/Rank: BMSN-BM3 I loved my time on the USS Skagit. I learned how to run cranes and Mike Boats. Made a lot of friends. Had fun on the cruise {young and dumb). Remember A. Warden and J. Asher. Posted: 02/18/2017 Thomas W. Worring (DC2)E-mail: tinkerthom@AOL.COM Onboard: 1955-1956 Dept./Div. Damage Control Rate/Rank: DC2 I WILL SOON BE 82, FOND MEMORIES MOSTLY PROUD TO HAVE SERVED.ONLY REGRETS ,SHOULD HAVE STAYED IN.HAVE A GREAT DAY,AND THANKS FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO.GOD BLESS AMERICA Posted: 11/11/2016 Dave Skeahan aka Skeeter (EN3)E-mail: dandeskeahan@att.net Onboard: Feb. 1951 - May 1953 Dept/Div. Boat Rate/Rank: Engineman 3rd Class I was on board Feb 1951 when we sailed out from San Diego to the Far East during the Korean war (conflict). I was in the Boat Division with George Rateike, we were both Enginemen on a LCVP. In April the Skagit was ordered to sail to Inchon to stand by to evacuate an Army group due to the advance of Chinese Communist forces to Inchon. We were in Inchon May 02 to May 25 and left after the United Forces held the line. Don Vogan was also aboard and he started our Reunion Association. George Rateike was also in WW2 aboard the USS Achernar AKA 53 and was in the Invasion of Normandy June 6 1944 D-Day landing on the beaches. When Germany surrendered the Achernar was sent to the Pacific to join the war against Japan and was in the battle of Okinawa. The Achernar was hit by a Japanese Kamikaze air plane but they survived the attack. George - Fair Winds and Following Seas. Dave Skeahan Posted: 04/01/2016 Don McCain (BM3)E-mail: mccainm@marietta.edu Onboard: 1950 to 1954 Dept/Div. Boat Rate/Rank: BM3/c I enjoy the web page, news letter and other misc.articles. Thanks Don. Posted: 01/16/2016 Paul "Doug" Holliday (SMSN)E-Mail: pauldocholliday@gmail.com Onboard: 1963 - 1966 Dept/Div. Signal Rate/Rank: SMSN These were the days I will never forget. Posted: 09/01/2015 Dennis Paukert (FN)E-Mail: dpaukert1@gmail.com Onboard: 1962 - 1964 Dept./Div. B Division Rate/Rank: FN. If any of my shipmates remember me I would like to hear from you. Posted: 08/01/2013 Edward Nezworski (QM1)E-Mail: chief.ski@elknet.net Onboard: Nov 27, 1963 to Nov 16, 1964 Dept./Div. Navigation Department Rate/Rank: QM2 - QM1 
ROAD TRIPDear Family, Friends and Shipmates: New photo (colorized) that I just found in a frame under with a different photo on top of it. I would guess that it was taken when I was on board the USS Stone County LST-1141 from 1965 to 1967. From the kanji on the back I would think it was taken during 1967 in Sasebo or Yokosuka. I don’t ever remember being that young. Itinerary for my trip to the USS Skagit AKA-105 Reunion in Norfolk, VA 5-9 September, 2012 Depart home Northwest of Elkhorn, WI at 0700 local (CDT) Tuesday 4 September. Arrive at Day’s Inn Somerset, PA (1-814-445-9200) about 1830 local (EDT) Tuesday 4 September. A long day on the road (634 miles 10 1/2 hours) but only the first 7 miles and about 53 miles in northern Illinois that is not Freeway/Tollway. My I-Pass is going to get a workout. Depart Day’s Inn Somerset, PA at 0800 local (EDT) Wednesday 5 September en route to Norfolk, VA. Arrive at Quality Suites Lake Wright in Norfolk, VA (1-757-461-6251) about 1430 local (EDT) Wednesday 5 September. Not a long day on the road (362 miles and a little over 6 hours). The highlight of the Reunion for me will be seeing all of my old shipmates from the 1960’s, the harbor tour on the Victory Rover (wonder if I will need my sextant), the visit Nauticus and tour of the USS Wisconsin BB-64. Depart Norfolk, VA at 0800 local (EDT) Monday 10 September and arrive at my sisters home in Kernersville, NC that afternoon. Planning on a side trip to the Nascar Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC. Depart Kernersville, NC 0800 local (EDT) on Thursday 13 September en route to a overnight stop at the Comfort Inn in Lexington, KY. (1-859-299-0302). Depart Lexington, KY 0800 local (EDT) on 14 September en route to home. Planning to arrive home in late afternoon. Attend High School Reunion in Racine, WI on the afternoon of 15 September. I was in the class of 1960 but quit school in 1958 and enlisted in the Navy in October of 1959. This looks like a fun trip. Eddie, Chief and Ski Posted: 08/28/2012 Charles Michael Shepard (LCPL)E-Mail: mikeindayton@earthlink.net Onboard: July 1964 ? Dept./Div. Marine A Company 3rd Motors Rate/Rank: LCPL Skagit and crew took us to Taiwan for a war game. She was a fine ship and fairly comfortable even in rough weather. We were nearly hit by an aircraft carrier early one morning because of a missed change of course. I feel privileged to have sailed on her. My date of passage may be wrong. Skagit returned us to Okinawa after our two weeks on Taiwan. I was very impressed with the crews skill at handling our trucks. Posted: 08/07/2012 LaVerne D. Rose (SKSN)E-Mail: rosebuds1@earthlink.net Onboard: 1952-1954 Dept./Div. Supply Division Rate/Rank: SKSN I was aboard ship in Alaska, Japan, Phillipines, Iwo Jima, Hong Kong, and Korea. I left the ship in August, 1954 to the States for Discharge. Posted: 06/06/2012 Alan Rice (SN)E-Mail: RiceAlan10@gmail.com Onboard: 1956-1957 Dept.Div. Boat Rate/Rank: SN An LCM, now that's a real surfboard. Posted: 06/01/2012 William P. Athas (Y2c)E-Mail: bill.athas@dfg.com Onboard: 1945-1946 Rate/Rank: Yeoman 2nd Class (Y2c) My Dad William (Bill) P. Athas was a "plank owner" of the USS Skagit. Unfortunately he passed away in 1998. I remember listening to stories about his time in the war and in the pacific. If anyone remembers my dad I'd love to hear from you. Regards Bill Athas Posted: 05/29/2012 William R Neiman "Bill" (BM2)E-Mail: blueridgelily@centurylink.net Onboard: 1963 to 1967 Dept./Div. 1st Div./Boat Group/3rd Div. Rate/Rank: BM2 Jim Honberger, I do remember your Hong Kong wedding. I called Angelo Mancinie 15 years ago. How about BM Fear? Saw Harry Workman's (BM3) e-mail but could not reach him. Would like to talk with him or any of my old shipmates. The Skagit was a grest ship that I will never forget. Maybe I can make Norfolk VA. Posted: 05/07/2012 Don Koliboski (FN)E-Mail: brenee@cox.net Onboard: 1961-1962 Dept./Div. M Division Rate/Rank: Fireman (E3) Posted: 04/10/2012 Eugene C. Gerhart (SN)E-Mail: eugenegerhart@sbcglobal.com Onboard: 10-1-1965 until 7-13-67 Dept./Div. 1st Division Rate/Rank: Seaman (E3) We deployed in April, maybe, for Viet Nam with a full cargo of Marines and supplies. Pulled into Danang Harbor and unloaded on the weekend and headed for Okinawa. I was sent back to the states because my time was up. A very memorable trip. Another world over there. Posted: 03/22/2012 Mark Evdemon (RM2)E-Mail: usnavymark@comcast.net Interesting site Mike. I was on "Tin Cans", USS Beale and USS Brough, (58-61, RM2). Went to Boot camp at Great Lakes and RM school in Bainbridge. Enjoy surfing Military / History sites, especially Navy. Just stopped by to update my e-mail address. Posted: 12/12/2011 Mike HessnerE-Mail: mlnflair@aol.com Onboard: 1965-1968 Dept./Div. E Rate/Rank: E-4 Posted: 11/27/2011 Gary Rowan (SWC) USN Ret.E-Mail: gdrowan38@comcast.net I am looking for any one that may remember my brother in law YNC Edwin J Wilson. Ed served on board from Sept. 1964 to May 1966, he passed away in June of 2001. This is one great web site, you have to be proud. Posted: 11/26/2011 Jack Daniels (FN)E-Mail: Onboard: 1962-1963 Dept./Div. Engineering Rate/Rank: Fireman I am the "unknown" in the picture listed as "Engineman All 1961" on the Ship's Pictures page. 
Isbell - Unknown - Walker Posted: 11/13/2011 Dr. Franklin R. Freeland (SN)E-Mail: shandiinfrf4@yahoo.com Onboard: December 1965 - December 1966 Dept./Div. Medical Rate/Rank: SN I served as Hospital Corpsman striker. I was accepted into Hospital Corpsman school, San Diego, CA. in January 1967. In May 1967, I was stationed in Camp Lejeune, NC at the Naval Hospital. In May 1968, I was assigned to the U.S. Marines. In May 1966, the USS Skagit left Danang for Sasebo, Japan, and for the USA. A Chief Petty Officer had a heart attack as we left Danang. The Skagit turned back, and I volunteered to escort the Chief into Danang for medical care. Does anyone recall this event? Posted: 11/06/2011 Ernest Swartz (EM3)E-Mail: Ernest3514@Att.net Onboard: Dec. 1965 to Mar. 1969 Dept./Div. E Division Rate/Rank: Electricians Mate 3rd Class I just got a computer, looking foward to hearing from old friends. Posted: 11/04/2011 Edward Nezworski (QM1)E-Mail: chief.ski@elknet.net Onboard: Nov 27, 1963 to Nov 16, 1964 Dept./Div. Navigation Department Rate/Rank: QM2 - QM1 Retired as QMC in 1986 with 27+ years of service. USS Skagit AKA-105 was my 4th ship. Onboard for the 1964 Westpac cruise. Posted: 10/01/2011 Brian CoxE-Mail: Rowdy12c@hotmail.com Ens. Charles Peake III (Plank Owner) is my grandfather. I think its great how you have reunions and stay in touch. Thanks for your service. Brian Posted: 08/27/2011 Thurman L. "Johnny" Johnson (SN)E-Mail: PamjNaz@aol.com Onboard: Nov. 1952 to 1954 Dept./Div. Deck Rate/Rank: Seaman On board 16 months from San Diego, Ca to the frigid waters of Alaska close to Point Barrow July/Aug. 1953. Went by "Johnny" never Thurman, for Johnson. Was in San Diego hospital when she left for Japan. Let me hear from you. Living in Arizona. Posted: 08/25/2011 Eugene Hojsack (EMC)E-Mail: eugenehojsack@hotmail.com Onboard: 1962-1964 Dept./Div. Engineering, E Division Rate/Rank: EMC Posted: 08/08/2011 J. D. Green (SFC)E-Mail: htcgreen@bellsouth.net Onboard: April '65 - Jan. '66 Dept./Div. R Division Rate/Rank: Ship Fitter Chief Would like to hear from any Chiefs that were on Skagit during the time I was on her. Posted: 06/26/2011 Kenneth M. Zipperer (RM2)E-Mail: kenzipp@windstream.net Onboard: 1955-56 Dept./Div. Radio Rate/Rank: RM2 I left Skagit in March of 1956 after I fell into a cargo hold and broke my back. We were enroute to Pearl Harbor shipyard, I ended up in Tripler Army Hospital for 7 or 8 weeks. Posted: 06/20/2011 Kedric H. Cecil (SN)E-Mail: kedriccecil@hotmail.com Onboard: August 1963 to October 1963 Dept./Div. Deck Rate/Rank: SN I was on board for two months in 1963 until I fell down a cargo hold onto the concrete bottom deck, and broke my back, wrists on both arms, and an elbow! I spent six weeks in Balboa Naval Hospital, until I was discharged. At least I went back to finish high school and eventually became a Psychologist. Does anybody remember my Swan Dive? (On operations off San Clemente island) Posted: 06/01/2011 Kristi StakerE-Mail: Krissish@ymail.com My Dad was on this ship during 1951-55. He passed away last year, and I miss him so much. It's Memorial Day and It's been nice looking at where he has been. Thanks :) Posted: 05/30/2011 Bill W. Collins jr. "Tex" (SA)E-Mail: bc56@live.com Onboard: Nov. 1950 to Apr. 1954 Dept./Div. Supply Rate/Rank: SA Posted: 04/26/2011 Thomas Leslie (EN3)E-Mail: theo@windstream.net Onboard: 1966 to 1968 Dept./Div. B E Division Rate/Rank: EN 3 Found a old picture of some of the guys. Joe Tenpenny, Ernie Castle, Jim Ferson. Wonder what ever became of them. Posted: 03/23/2011 Emil R. Infusino (FN)E-Mail: emilinfusino@comcast.net Onboard: June 1965 Dept./Div. M Div Rate/Rank: FN I serverd on board for a 1 month period as a very young Naval Reservist from Racine Wi, Naval Surface Div 9-210L, while the ship was in San Diego. Posted: 03/14/2011 Eugene C. Gerhart (SN)E-Mail: eugenegerhart@sbcglobal.com Onboard: 1965-1967 Dept./Div. First Div. Rate/Rank: Seaman Posted: 03/12/2011 Frank A. Borsella (CS)E-Mail: Onboard: 1950-1951 Dept/Div. Cook Skagit was my dad's ship I'm not sure the dates are correct. He died August 11, 2004. I will write back with an e-mail address next time. Posted: 02/26/2011 James Cavan (LTJG)E-Mail: cavanjj@msn.com Onboard: APR 1964 - NOV 1965 Dept/Div. DCA, ENGINEERING DEPT Rate/Rank: LTJG I would like to join the Association ... Please let me know how. Thank you, Jim Cavan Posted: 02/20/2011 Earl Vidrine (LT.)E-Mail: evidrine@gt.rr.com Onboard: 1966-1969, (Decommissioning) Dept./Div. Repair Officer Rate/Rank: LT. USN Out of nine ships I was assigned to, The Skag' was my favorite because of the comradeship and true friends. The ward room was a Bon Voyage fun and hard working group. My wife and I have attended all of the 2000 reunions and hope to see ya'll in San Diego in October. Bon Voyage Earl Posted: 02/11/2011 Jimmie W. HonbergerE-Mail: BigJtravel@aol.com Onboard: 1963-1966 Dept./Div. 1st Division Rate/Rank: BMSN I was the first marriage on the USS Skagit, April 20, 1964 in Hong Kong, BC. I have the 1964 & 1965 Cruise Books. Posted: 02/11/2011 Ms. Tabitha BrookesHiya Mike, I just wanted to thank you for putting together these great links: http://www.ussskagit.org/LINKSTOALLTHINGSNAVY.html My class is learning about World War II this year and I've found some great teaching points from your suggested resources. But I thought I'd share a page you don't have listed: http://www.onlineschools.org/guide-to-world-war-ii/ It has a lot of great references about World War II. My school put it on the teacher's section of Blackboard. It might be a nice addition to your site. I hope I could help! Tabby Brookes Posted: 01/04/2011 Julie RomeE-Mail: juliearome@gmail.com My father, David A Waldron (BT3) was on board during the Korean War. His hometown was Rocky River, OH. He's now 83 and speaks fondly of his time on board. It was be nice for him to take a walk down memory lane. Posted: 12/29/2010 Willis J. RhodesE-Mail: willisjrhodes@yahoo.com I am trying verify that my brother, Keith E. Rhodes, GM1 was indeed a crew member of the Skag-Maru from 1954-to ?. My brother and I served together on the Menard APA 201 from 1952 till 1954, and as my memory hopefully serves me he then transfered to the Skagit. Will you please check this out for me. My brother passed on October 8, 2010 at the age of 88. Willis and Keith Rhodes USS Menard Posted: 11/16/2010 Bobby G. Westmoreland (SA)E-Mail: bigblue500@yahoo.com Onboard: March 1948 - October1948 Dept./Div. Second Div. Rate/Rank: SA I made the trip to Point Barrow, Alaska, summer of 1948, then got transfered the moth ball fleet in San Diego, Calif. Posted: 11/15/2010 Dennis Paukert (FN)E-Mail: Onboard: 1962-1964 Dept./Div. B-Div. Rate/Rank: FN Posted: 11/06/2010 C.V. (Bud) Norris Webmaster & HistorianE-Mail: cvnorris@att.net Hi, A very nice website. Surfed by and enjoy all your information. Please visit our USS Curtiss AV-4 website when you get a chance. www.usscurtiss.com/ Posted: 09/20/2010 Harry l. Workman (BM3)E-Mail: tina5879@aol.com Onboard: 9/62 to 9/66 Dept./Div. Boat Group Rate/Rank: BM3 Posted: 09/14/2010 Mike M. ChapmanShared the Lodge of the Ozark with your wonderful crew 9/11/10. Stopped in and bought a hat. Mike Chapman USS Mullany DD-528 Posted: 09/11/2010 Ralph Ely (Jack) McSpadden (SK3)E-Mail: shirley_holt@comcast.net Onboard: March 1948 - December 1948 Dept./Div. Stores Rate/Rank: SK3 We sailed from San Diego up the coast to Point Barrow, Alaska. At Point Barrow, Alaska, we encountered a lot of ice floes and were concerned about being grounded into the beach. Posted: 08/31/2010 Frank B. Jones (LTJG)E-Mail: fbjii@aol.com Onboard: July 1960 - April 1962 Dept./Div. 1ST Division & 3RD Division Rate/Rank: Ensign & Lt(jg) The pictures bring back many fond memories. Posted: 08/31/2010 William "Bill" Davis (PC3)E-Mail: davisbillm@hotmail.com Onboard: March 1965 - June 1966 Dept./Div. Personel/Postal Clerk Rate/Rank: PC3 Working man's Navy but enjoyed everything but the long chow lines. Posted: 08/20/2010 Gary Hibner (BMCS)E-Mail: ghibner@hotmail.com Onboard: 1968 thru Decom. Dept./Div. Deck, 1st Division, Boat Division Rate/Rank: SR, SA This was my very first ship. Pretty scary for me being from Chicago. I learned a lot about deck in that short time ..... In fact I went on to retire from the Navy in 1998 as a Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate BMCS(SW) loved every minute of it, will never forget Skagit. Posted: 07/30/2010 B. H. Matthews Jr. (PVT) USMCE-Mail: b.h.matthews@sbcglobal.net Onboard: 1962 Dept./Div. Medium Support Company 3rd Service Bat. 3rd Mar. Div. Rate/Rank: PVT. One of the highlights of my service in the USMC. Posted: 05/24/2010 Sam Sangrey (BM3)E-Mail: sammdvret@yahoo.com Onboard: 1961-1965 Dept./Div. 3rd Division Rate/Rank: SA - BM3 What a ship, my first ship, called "lifer" as SA, I loved the navy, went into diving program and retired as a BMCM (MDV)after 32 years in 1993. Often wonder what happen to some of my shipmates, saw BM Fears a few years ago, BM Angelo Mancinie last year. Other than that, loving life. Posted: 04/30/2010 Charles "Chuck" Sears (ET1)E-Mail: searsgen@charter.net Onboard: Aug. 1950 to Dec. 1951 Dept./Div. Electronics Rate/Rank: ET1 Helped take the ship out of mothballs at Mare Island, then to Japan and Korea, Pusan and Inchon.The ship had a normal complement of 9 Electronic Techs, but they were a scarce breed. Hubert Garrett, ET2, and I were the entire Electronics crew, doing the work of 9 techs, missing a lot of meals and getting very little sleep, but we kept all our electronic equipment in top working condition. Most of the posts on this site are from a later era, but the Skagit Maggots were men to be reckoned with ashore, during the Korean war. Very interesting to read about the later life of the Skagit. I settled in San Diego for a while -- 1950 to 1964 -- and saw the Skagit in the harbor there once, even went aboard briefly, but that was still in the early 50's, and I never expected her to last so long. Just on a whim, I Googled U.S.S. Skagit and found this site. Brings back some fond memories. Thanks, mates Posted: 03/28/2010 Joe Burkhardt, Captain USMCE-Mail: 15oak@insightbb.com Onboard: April 1965 Dept./Div. Personnel Rate/Rank: Capt. USMC I reported onboard in Hawaii in April 1965. The ship had just returned from Japan; and was competing its mission of transporting a "ceremonial rock" to the a Japanese community located on Oahu. A rock that almost 'holed' its space during rough weather in transit. What was I getting myself into? I was the Skagit's Combat Cargo Officer (CCO) from April 1965 to April 1967. Gerald Sampson, Marine Captain killed in August 1969, was my relief. My experiences and information mostly all surround the ship's preparation and initial deployment to the Viet Nam theater of operations. Many experiences and activities with the ship's officers and crew during this period. Sinking a tug at Seal Beach while getting our ammo load and destroying our prop in the process, resulting in dry-dock in San Pedro and deployment from Long Beach. Ramming the pier at White Beach when our Army tug failed to show up...reorganizing our priorites during an offload at Chu Lai when the beer run was obviously a much higher priority; are just a few. Posted: 03/26/2010 Mike HessnerE-Mail: MHessner@ldc.dds.ca.gov Onboard: 8/65-9/68 Dept./Div. E Division Rate/Rank: E4 I was in charge of the battery locker most of my time aboard. Posted: 03/24/2010 Dave Wallace (ENS)Onboard: 1969 (Never Deployed) I recall hearing from several Skagit crew members that she and her boats were involved in supplying material up the river, so to speak. If any of the guys are having trouble with AO-related illnesses, they should see the VA right away. Many kinds of cancer are in the listing now. Dave Wallace VA Blue Water Claims Update 10: The VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Service has initiated a program to collect data on Vietnam naval operations for the purpose of providing regional offices with information to assist with development in Haas related disability claims based on herbicide exposure from Navy Veterans. To date, they have received verification from various sources showing that a number of offshore “blue water” naval vessels conducted operations on the inland “brown water” rivers and delta areas of Vietnam. They have also identified certain vessel types that operated primarily or exclusively on the inland waterways. The ships and dates of inland waterway service are listed below. If a Veteran’s service aboard one of these ships can be confirmed through military records during the time frames specified, then exposure to herbicide agents can be presumed without further development: All vessels of Inshore Fire Support [IFS] Division 93 during their entire Vietnam tour. a.) USS Carronade (IFS 1) b.) USS Clarion River (LSMR 409) [Landing Ship, Medium, Rocket] c.) USS Francis River (LSMR 525) d.) USS White River (LSMR 536) All vessels with the designation LST [Landing Ship, Tank] during their entire tour [WWII ships converted to transport supplies on rivers and serve as barracks for brown water Mobile Riverine Forces] All vessels with the designation LCVP [Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel] during their entire tour All vessels with the designation PCF [Patrol Craft, Fast] during their entire tour [Also called Swift Boats, operating for enemy interdiction on close coastal waters] – and that PCF belonging to LTjg Wallace that spent its entire tour in the rivers/canals of the Delta/IV Corps. All vessels with the designation PBR [Patrol Boat, River] during their entire tour [ Also called River Patrol Boats as part of the Mobile Riverine Forces operating on inland waterways and featured in the Vietnam film “Apocalypse Now” ] USS Ingersoll (DD-652) [Destroyer] [Operated on Saigon River, OCT 24-25, 1965] USS Mansfield (DD-728) [Destroyer] [Operated on Saigon River AUG 8-19, 1967 and DEC 21-24, 1968] USS Richard E. Kraus (DD-849) [Destroyer] [Operated on coastal inlet north of Da Nang, JUN 2-5, 1966, protecting Marines holding a bridge] USS Basilone (DD-824) [Destroyer] [Operated on Saigon River, MAY 24-25, 1966] USS Hamner (DD-718) [Destroyer] [Operated on Song Lon Tao and Long Song Tao Rivers, AUG 15-SEP 1, 1966] USS Conway (DD-507) [Destroyer] [Operated on Saigon River, early AUG 1966] USS Fiske (DD-842) [Destroyer] [Operated on Mekong River, JUN 16-21, 1966] USS Black (DD-666) [Destroyer] [Operated on Saigon River, JUL 13-19, 1966] USS Providence (CLG-6) [Cruiser, Light, Guided Missile] [Operated on Saigon River 3 days during JAN 1964] USS Mahan (DLG-11) [Guided Missile Frigate] [Operated on Saigon River OCT 24-28, 1964] USS Okanogan (APA-220) [Attack Transport] [Operated on Saigon River JUL 22-23, 29-30, 1968 and AUG 5-6, 1968] USS Niagara Falls (AFS-3) [Combat Stores Ship] [Unloaded supplies on Saigon River and Cam Rahn Bay, APR 22-25, 1968]. Also, Cam Ranh Bay is a qualifying location for "inland waterway" service. If you served on any of those vessels during the times specified, you will be granted, without further development and delay, a presumptive exposure to herbicides for the purpose of health care and monetary compensation. Note: This list is not complete. If you served on a ship that entered the inland waterways of Vietnam, please contact navy@bluewaternavy.org with as much detail as possible so they can provide this information to the DVA for processing and inclusion in their data base. [Source: Compensation & Pension Service Bulletin Jan 2010 Policy 211 ++] Posted: 02/02/2010 Milton N. Barbour (BM2)E-Mail: theseafoodplace@yahoo.com Onboard: WWII Rate/Rank: Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class My father, Milton N. Barbour served aboard during WWII. He also witnessed the signing of the peace treaty in Tokyo Bay. Captain Parker gave them a letter about the event. Posted: 01/30/2010 Matthew ShowE-Mail: mcshow50@gmail.com My dad, Phillip Norton Show served aboard the USS Skagit durning the Korean War. He has passed but it would be nice to hear from someone that may have known him. He never would talk about his service time. I have all kinds of pictures and other information from that time because he sent everything home to his sister so she kept a really good scrap book of his 4 years. Anyway thank you for being there and I hope someone may remember my Dad Phil Show from Arroyo Grande CA. Posted: 01/28/2010 Charles R. HildMy father, CMDR Daniel R. Hild was Operations and Executive Officer from March of 1956 to June of 1958. He passed away in June of 1995 Posted: 01/17/2010 Mickey Kappes (LTJG)E-Mail: divermick@hotmail.com Onboard: 1956 Dept./Div. Engineering/Small Boats Officer Rate/Rank: LTJG (Kings Point Grad) I was amazed to find a 1956 letter posted (in the Nov. '06 box) on your site which I wrote to Playboy. Wow! After the Skagit, I went to EOD and then after leaving the Navy, into the CIA for an interesting 32+ year career. I remember getting the Skipper's approval to take a LCM with crew members and some civilian divers off Pt. Loma for abalone diving. Of course the highlight of my Skagit tour was when we went to Pearl for extended drydocking and could bring our cars aboard. Those were the days! Posted: 01/09/2010 Stevenson, James L. (END 2)E-Mail: jjsteve@mindspring.com Onboard: February 1955 - December 1956 Dept./Div. Boat Group Rate/Rank: END 3 - END 2 Have had no contact since leaving the ship. This is a good web-site. I'll visit it again! Posted: 01/06/2010 Michael ConklinE-Mmail: mconklin58@gmail.com My Father Alvin B Conklin was in the Navy on this ship during The Korean War. Is there anyone who might be able to tell me more about my father, and I want to update my email address. Thanks Posted: 12/26/2009 Updated e-mail address 08/18/2010 Bob Conder, Capt, USN (Ret)E-Mail: bconder_7@yahoo.com Onboard: April 1965-July 1968 Dept./Div. E, 2nd and 4th, Boat Group Cdr. Rate/Rank: Ens. to LT. After 26 years in the Navy, retiring in 1991, I still remember the SKAGIT crew as the most unique I ever served with. Am still in touch with several of these shipmates. Capt Gerald Sampson would be delighted that one of my daughters joined the Marine Corps and married a Marine. God bless him and his service to the country. God bless all of our service men and women, past and present. Posted: 12/24/2009 Richard ReayE-Mail: richnkim7@comcast.net I am trying to find out information about my Stepfather who was Alexander Skibo Jr, who has passed away He served on both the USS Skagit and USS Koelsch. I am trying to find out dates and locations of when and where he and the two ships were. Any help would be appreciated. Posted: 12/24/2009 Howard E. Anderson Jr. (EN3)E-Mail: howiewho@hotmail.com Onboard: Aug. 1958 - Nov. 1959 Dept./Div. Engine Room Rate/Rank: EN3 Had a fun time on the Skagit. Thought about it a lot while watching Mr Roberts. The time we went to Acapulco Posted: 12/06/2009 Nick NicholsE-Mail: mrsnmn@gmail.com In the advancement presentation photo november 1955, pictured in the back row 2nd from the right is my grandfather William Duane Sillett Sr. He passed from this life Feb. 6th 2009. He told me many stories of his time in the Navy, and he had no regrets. If there is any other information on him I would like to see pictures or hear more stories. Thank you and God bless. Nick Nichols Lexington, Alabama Posted: 12/03/2009 Mark SpiglerE-Mail: mspigler@zoominternet.net My father , Ed Spigler served on this ship and was aboard during the Japanese Surrender in Tokyo Bay 1945. God Bless all our servicemen. Posted: 12/02/2009 Elise YatesE-Mail: KDEANW@CHARTER.NET I'm the wife of Curtis Yates, see you at the reunion. Posted: 10/04/2009 Johnny Rowlett (BT3)E-Mail: jrowlett@centurytel.net Onboard: 1951-1952 I'm posting this in honor of my Dad who served aboard USS Skagit 1951-1952. I followed in his footsteps by joining the Navy myself in 1979, but I went the Patrol Squadron route. My Dad is doing great and I'm sure he'd love to hear from anyone who served with him. You can also reach me at----- Cindy Rowlett Tollekcranchaz@hotmail.com Posted: 09/07/2009 Jerry Lee McAbee (EM2)E-Mail: grandpa33@gmail.com Onboard: Nov 1951 to May 1955 Dept./Div. E Division Rate/Rank: EMFA -- EM2 A TIME WORTH REPEATING Posted: 08/13/2009 Bill Kelley (HM2)E-Mail: kelceo@yahoo.com Onboard: June 1956 to June 1957 Dept./Div. Hospital Corpsman Rate/Rank: HM2 It is wonderful to see so many visit the USS Skagit site. Posted: 08/03/2009 Russell Haas (SK2)E-Mail: russelhaas@aol.com Onboard: 1951-1955 Dept./Div. Supply Rate/Rank: SK2 Posted: 07/30/2009 Charles "Buddy" Buckley (MM2)E-Mail: cbbudman@aol.com Onboard: 4/62-9/62 Dept./Div. M Rate/Rank: MM2 I was checking out the web site and updating the new links to my favorites, when it occurred to me that the last time I signed in was November of 2001. Just doing so now, so that all will know that if you aren't reading my e-mails, I really am still around. Hoping to make it to the reunion in Branson in 2010. Keep up the good work Mike. Still one of the best ship sites around. Buddy Buckley Posted: 07/30/2009 Michael ConklinE-Mail: ptcruiser@suddenlink.net My Father Alvin B Conklin was in the Navy on this ship during The Korean war. I'm not sure what Department or Division, and I'm not sure what Rank. Is there anyone who might be able to tell me more about my father. Posted: 07/26/2009 Twila BlowersE-Mail: twilablowers@yahoo.com I am looking for anyone who remembers my father who served in the Navy aboard the USS Skagit in 1947. His name is Kenneth H. Williams. I have pictures of him and some of his friends aboard the Skagit. Posted: 06/17/2009 Debbie McCabeE-Mail: MAVSnews@aol.com Are you trying to locate an old friend, but want to do some of the research yourself instead of just relying on posting a search on websites? "How To Find Your Military Buddy" gives you a FREE How-To Guide and you can also send buddy-search questions to the webmaster. http://www.how-to-find-your-military-buddy.com Posted: 05/29/2009 Felixberto Q. Baluyot Jr. (SD1)E-Mail: Bataan39@aol.com Onboard: 1960-1966 Dept./Div. Supply Rate/Rank: SD1 I have been looking for you guys for the last 46 years. And even today I keep on dreaming that I am still aboard the Skagit. Most of my friends left me for dead but I am still here, hope I can find some Pilipinos on board. Posted: 04/29/2009 Joseph Fusco (SK3)E-Mail: fuscojoseph22@yahoo.com Onboard: 1960 1963 Dept./Div. Supply Rate/Rank: SK3 Posted: 03/30/2009 William O. Starkey (SK3)E-Mail: barbnbills@bajabb.com Onboard: Aug. 1952 - Aug. 1956 Dept./Div. Supply Rate/Rank: Storekeeper 3d Class Posted: 03/14/2009 Joe L. Long (LTJG)E-Mail: sushidot@yahoo.com Onboard: 1961-1963 Dept./Div. Engineering, Damage Control Officer Rate/Rank: LTJG Hi....this is Joe L. Long's Son. I am just trying to re-acquaint him with all of you...feel free to contact either he or I anytime.... He plans on attending the reunion this year. Take Care J.J. Posted: 02/09/2009 Frank Hagio (SH2)E-Mail: hagio@sunrivertoday.com Onboard: 1954-1956 Dept./Div. = Supply Rate/Rank: SH2 I just found this website through a fellow Skagit shipmate, Bill Starkey. I would be interested in hearing from anyone that was aboard the Skagit from 1954-1956. Posted: 02/09/2009 Walter Hansen (CS2)E-Mail: whansen1@verizon.net Onboard: 3/1/1967 to 9/1/68 Dept./Div. Supply Rate/Rank: CS2 I was what the department called the "Jack Of The Dust". I ordered all food supplies for the ship and had them put in storage to last until we pulled into a port, then sometimes went ashore grocery shopping like in Japan, Da Nang, etc. Posted: 01/31/2009 Bill Turner's DaughterE-Mail: turner146@yahoo.com Onboard: Early 1950s My father ran the Ship's Store on the Skagit at the end of the Korean Conflict. Posted: 01/31/2009 Ermino Mazzarino (SN)E-Mail: mazzphil@embarqmail.com Onboard: 1965-1967 Dept./Div. 3rd Division Rate/Rank: E-3, Cox'n Posted: 01/30/2009 Tim CattE-Mail: tcatt1@earthlink.net I am the grandson of Charles Catt, he served on the ship from May 1945 to August 1946. Thank you for everything you have done to create this website. This website is a great reminder of all the wonderful tales my grandfather told me about his time on the ship. Posted: 01/21/2009 Leon Cheramie "Shoes" (SN)E-Mail: LCHERAMIE@COX.NET Onboard: 1956-1957 Dept./Div. 1st Division Rate/Rank: Seaman Volunteered for the draft in 1955, spent 20 months on Skagit. Had a good time....remembering names like Jolip, Johnson, Killerbrew, David Manness, Carter, Smithy, Pat Frenchy, Ramzey, Peterson, Cook, Butterfield, and Britt Cambell. Retired from LA Power and Light Co. Married with 2 kids, 2 grand kids, and 2 great grand kids. Posted: 01/12/2009 Melissa EverettHey Mike, Good morning, my name is Melissa Everett. While searching the Internet I came across your website at http://www.ussskagit.org. I think it is great that vets are able to use this site to reflect on the time they served fighting for our freedoms. Your dedication to the website clearly shows your passion for your country, constitution and for other war-time veterans. War veterans might have been aware of the dangers they faced when entering the military, what they may have not known about was the danger that would linger with them for many years to follow. They were never told that 30-50 years after they finish the service their lives could still be in danger. 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Melissa Everett Internet Relations Coordinator 585.815.1365 melissa.everett@asbestos.net www.Asbestos.net The Asbestos Cancer and Mesothelioma Support Center at Asbestos.Net Posted: 12/12/2008 William G. Richards (BM3)E-Mail: wrichards37@mchsi.com Onboard: Feb. '67 thru Oct. '68 Dept./Div. Boat Group, Captain's and Commodore's Gigs. Rate/Rank = BM3 Heard of the site from a guy at work. Got on just today to have a look. Did not know of any reunions, might be interesting. Would like to find a fellow, Sonny Bennett, hailed from Texas, Boat Group also. Any info would be great! Posted: 12/12/2008 Nicholas Apugliese (RM3)E-Mail: aps314@aol.com Onboard: 1963 to 1965 Dept./Div. Communications Rate/Rank: RM3 This is a great sight and have enjoyed it many times and hope to keep doing so in the future. Posted: 12/10/2008 Larry E. WilliamsE-Mail: lew35@aol.com Looking for someone that may have served with my Uncle Hassell Williams ME3 between 1952 and 1956. He was a welder that worked on the landing craft. Larry E. Williams Posted: 11/23/2008 Daniel R. Elkins (SN)E-Mail: drelkins42@yahoo.com Onboard: 1960 to 1963 Dept./Div. 1st Division Rate/Rank: Seaman 1st Class Good to be back on board with my shipmates. I hope to see many of you this Oct. I never dreamed I would ever hear from any of you. Thank GOD for allowing this to happen. Danny Elkins Posted: 11/17/2008 James Montague (BMSN)E-Mail: nanaspapj@aol.com Onboard: 1958-1960 Dept./Div. Boat Coxswain Rate/Rank: BMSN Looking for any one that served on Skagit AKA-105 1958-1960. Went to WestPac June 1958, returned to San Diego on Dec 8, 1958. Posted: 11/15/2008 Orville "Jim" MacClellanE-Mail: macclellanjm@yahoo.com Onboard: 1962-1964 Dept./Div. A Division Rate/Rank: E-3 I joined the Navy 12/18/1960, and went aboard Skagit in 1962, and was discharged from the Navy 12/18/1964. I made two trips overseas to WestPac in 1962 and 1964. I enjoyed my time aboard Skagit. I stay in contact with Tim Halseth who lives in Vancouver WA. I now live in Anchorage Alaska, and think of my Navy days often, can't hardly believe it's been 46 years since I first went aboard the old Skagit. Thanks for listening......... Jim MacClellan Posted: 11/13/2008 Carl SchulzE-Mail: cbs610@yahoo.com My dad, Adrian J. Schulz DCC served on Skagit 1957-1959. Does anybody remember Chief Schulz? Posted: 11/10/2008 Robert Philbrook (Seaman, Cox'n)E-Mail: blb1913@aol.com Onboard: Jan. 1967 to Dec. 1967 Dept./Div. B.C. Rate/Rank: Seaman, Coxswain Would like to know when the next reunion is, also looking for the assault boat coxswain patch. Posted: 10/22/2008 Don Smith (FP3)E-Mail: pockwoodpond@yahoo.com Onboard: 1953-1957 Dept./Div. R Div. Rate/Rank: FP-3 Long time with Skagit, from Skagit went to USS Pickaway. Posted: 10/06/2008 David Spindle (RD3)E-Mail: dspindle@sbcglobal.net Onboard: 1966-1968 Dept./Div. CIC Rate/Rank: RD3 Came aboard while ship was in dry-dock at San Pedro. Would love to hear from guys in CIC during '66-'68. Rick Fabano, Tony Verducci, Ensign Durkee. Give me a reply! Lost my cruise book..where can I get another? Posted: 10/03/2008 James N. Glenn, M. D. (LT. USNR)E-Mail: jkgjng@sbcglobal.net Onboard: July 1967- July 1968 Dept./Div. Medical Rate/Rank: LT, USNR Great and memorable year of my life. We all remember and honor LT Gerald Sampson, USMC. Posted: 09/06/2008 Gene McRae (MM3)E-Mail: geno506@yahoo.com Onboard: 1965-1968 Dept./Div. Engineering Rate/Rank: MM3 Served in the good old hot engineroom for over 3 years. Love those throttles! I would like to contact Ron Schuster and Philip Medina who I served with. Posted: 08/22/2008 Randall VertreesE-Mail: dropd5150@hotmail.com Hello, My Father Eddie "Butch" Vertrees served sometime between 1965-1969 in Vietnam. My Dad died from a Heart Attack at age 39 on Nov. 24,1986. I don't have alot of pictures of Dad, but I do remember the stories of him driving supply boats up the rivers in Viet Nam. He was on the Skagit and the Renville. If you have anything about my father would love to hear from you, also any info on the names of the kind of boat he drove up the rivers over there... Thanks for the cool site... Sincerley Randall Vertrees..Son of Eddie Vertrees USN. Posted: 08/21/2008 Janice Eshe VicainE-Mail: jrvicain@aol.com We had a family member who served on this ship in 1947. His name was Gilbert Vicain. Posted: 08/21/2008 Robert L. Price (YN1)E-Mail: bobprice@wispwest.net Onboard: 1954-1955 Dept./Div. X Rate/Rank: YN1 I served on board for one year 1954-1955, a bit hazy about this, but I do remember while on board the only XO was Ahern, and my personnel officer was Ens/Ltjg Rogge. I was YN2/YN1 in the ships office. Commander Ahern was one first class Executive Officer and I remember when at sea he worked my tail off getting out the plan of the day always about 8:30 to 9:00 pm (2030 to 2l00) and then having to deliver it throughout the ship. I was the Captains telephone talker during GQ. I remember we were in Honolulu in dry dock for a few weeks, then went to sea trials and we ran aground. Carl Tiedeman was Captain at that time. There was a board of inquiry. Nothing happened and no one was at fault. We had a fire in the paint locker (for real) on the way to Hawaii. The chow was always good. We had a first class baker who provided the best bread in the fleet. As I recall the bake shop was next to the ship's office. The First Class mess was located on #3 hatch. What a crew....... Was transferred to COMSTRIKEFORSOUTH Naples Italy in 1955, and in September of that year was promoted to YNCA. Retired November 1967 as YNC. Robert L. Price Posted: 08/02/2008 Clyde Warner (SN)E-Mail: clydesw@gmail.com Onboard: May 1951 Dept./Div. Deck Dept. Rate/Rank: SN Would like to attend a reunion and to hear from anyone who was onboard and can remember me. Posted: 07/25/2008 L. Crum (BM3)E-Mail: kjunluc@yahoo.com Onboard: '60 - '62 Dept./Div. 3rd Div. Rate/Rank: BM3 Would like to get in touch with Frank Buck Jones of La Mesa, TX. He was a LTJG when released from active duty. He promised to buy me and Larry South a beer if we made 3rd class. We made it, but he was gone, but he kept his promise, he sent us the money. Posted: 07/21/2008 Jack Donnell (MM2)E-Mail: jackdonnell64@msn.com I was on the USS Magoffin APA-199, we operated with the USS Skagit on many Westpac tours. I was a MM2 on the Magoffin, and aboard from 1960-1963. Posted: 07/15/2008 Gary Hanes (EN2)E-Mail: hanesg66@aol.com Onboard: 1956 to 1960 Dept./Div. A Division Rate/Rank: EN2 Served on the Skagit for 4 years and would like to hear from Ron Griener or Frank Riddle. Posted: 07/07/2008 M. E. BrownE-Mail: cycledisciple@yahoo.com Great site, I check it out often, keep up the good work. I recently spent some time with a couple of the Skagit's finest and heard a few of their sea stories. Had a great time Mike and Ray, hope to do it again soon. I haven't laughed like that in a long time. Thanks! Posted: 06/23/2008 Kelly FairE-Mail: Kelly.Fair@sbcglobal.net My father was John A. Fair and he recently passed away. While cleaning up his things I found pictures of himself and some of his buddies on the Skagit, and at Inchon. He never told myself or my brothers much about his time in the service. If you remember him from this time (sometime in 1951) please let me know, I would like to understand better his experiences in the military. Posted: 06/23/2008 William Wendling (EN3)E-Mail: wendling3448@musfiber.com Onboard = Dec. 1948 to June 1950 Dept./Div. R Division Rate/Rank: EN3 All sailors that served on the "SKAGIT" during my time period will know about MicroX-49 (a training operation in Alaska waters). It was in Feb. '49, It can't get any colder. I was a boat engineer and I stayed wet most of the time. Anyway we had a great crew 300+men, after a while I got to know most of them. Some good memories and some not so good. To all you amphibious sailors out there I SALUTE YOU - It's a tough job - I know. I also served on the USS MULIPHIN AKA61 for two years 1959 - 1961 Bye for now. WILLIAM WENDLING USN RET. CPO E7 Posted: 06/17/2008 Donald Shearer (LTJG)E-Mail: tpjackie@sbcglobal.net Onboard: April 1954-April 1957 Dept./Div. Boat Group Rate/Rank: LTJG Served as CIC Officer, Officer of the Deck, and General Quarters Boat Group Commander. Posted: 06/16/2008 Ken Hurt (EN1)E-Mail: kenp68c@comcast.net Onboard: 1948-1949 Dept./Div. Diesel Engineer, Boat Crew Rate/Rank: Engineman 1st Class Served aboard AKA 105 on 1948/49 cruise to Pt. Barrow, Pribilof Islands, and the. Aleutians in Alaska. Also served aboard a LST as Deck Equiptment Engineer EN3 at Inchon, Wonson, and Puson Korea. Posted: 06/09/2008 Harold L. Franks (S1/c)E-Mail: Onboard: Feb. 1956 - Sept. 1957 Dept./Div. Supply Rate/Rank: Seaman I served aboard as a Storekeeper, and as the Captain's phone talker. I have many fond memories of the liberties my shipmates and I had together. I would like to find James Lyle from Cincinnati Ohio, and William Turner from Framington Mass. If you have information as to their whereabouts, please e-mail the Webmaster....... mike@ussskagit.org Posted: 06/05/2008 William R. Tims Jr. (EN3)E-Mail: dtimms@centurytel.com Onboard: 1967-1969 Dept./Div. M Rate/Rank: EN3 Posted: 06/01/2008 Bob Westmoreland (SA)E-Mail: bigblue@localnet.com Onboard: Mar. 1948 - Nov. 1948 Dept./Div. Deck, 2nd Div. Rate/Rank: SA I was in 2nd Division, we made a trip to Point Barrow, Alaska with a load of cargo. I was only on board for a short time but liked the ship & crew. Bob Westmoreland Posted: 05/10/2008 Robert Bard (BT3)E-Mail: bbard163@netzero.com Onboard: 1964-1967 Dept./Div. M Rate/Rank: BT3 Currently living in Tucson AZ Posted: 04/26/2008 Jack Redick (RD1)E-Mail: jackluc@cox.net Onboard: 1954 to 1956 Dept./Div. Operations Rate/Rank: RD1 Would like to see the crew list for the years I was aboard? Posted: 04/26/2008 Robert "Bob" Fleenor (EN3)E-Mail: robertfleenor@sbcglobal.net Onboard: Dec. 1961 - Nov. 1964 Dept./Div. A Div. Rate/Rank: ENFA - EN3 A friend at work told me about this web site, and I was glad he did because I have wondered about old shipmates. If anybody remembers the "Flea" and wants to remnisce about the good old days send me an E-mail. Posted: 03/29/2008 Joseph R. Sacca USN RET.E-Mail: josephsacca@bellsourh.net Onboard: Feb. 1955-Apr. 1957 Dept./Div. = 1st & C Div. Rate/Rank: SN / SMSN My first Navy ship, and a great ship. made 2 WestPac cruises.....great. Posted: 03/29/2008 Tom Grippen (PN3)E-Mail: tgrippen@frii.com Onboard: 1958-1960 Dept./Div. Ship's Office Rate/Rank: PN3 A friend looked up this website - WOW! Still have pictures of the ship; after discharge I wrote a "Ship's disorganization Manual" and sent it to Captain, still have the letters I received in response to that; I remember good times on her. Posted: 03/18/2008 Dusty BillsE-Mail: ferrillbills@comcast.net My father recently passed away. He served on the USS Skagit in the A Division. I got his information from one of his books, (USS Skagit AKA-105 Westpac Cruise, 1960-1961.) I grew up hearing about his stories. He was very proud to have served on the USS Skagit. His name is Charles Dustin Bills 1941-2008. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 7th, 2008 at 12:00 p.m, at the Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West. 4100 South, West Valley Utah. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years. I will dearly miss both of my parents. They were the best. And thanks to all the veterans who have served our great nation. Dusty Bills Jr. Posted: 03/08/2008 Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret.E-Mail: veteranprograms@aol.com GREAT WEB SITE! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about hidden benefits you are eligible for and how to increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension. http://www.veteranprograms.com Posted: 12/31/2007 Jerry Cox (DC2)E-Mail: J1545BOH@SBCGLOBAL.NET A great site with lots of memories. I served aboard the USS Montague AKA-98 from 1951 to 1955 and took part in Operation Passage to Freedom. Thanks Posted: 12/31/2007 Henry Neal Lynch, Jr.E-Mail: prestomeco@yahoo.com My father, Henry Neal Lynch, served on the USS Skagit as a Storekeeper 1st Class in WWII. I am interested in knowing more about the ship's service during that time. Posted: 12/25/2007 David SlayterE-Mail: Tslayter@sbcglobal.net I would like to know if anyone served with Joe Henry Slayter around 1957. This was my father-in-law. My husband never got the chance to meet his dad and after his death, they brought us some of his medals and we would really like to know about him and what they mean. Any information if you knew him at all would be greatly appreciated. My sister-in-law has a post on this site but not sure what information you have sent her so if you would please send anything at all you might have to Tslayter@sbcglobal.net Thanks again for your time and the photo of him was great we will treasure it always. Have a good one, hope to hear from someone. Lane Posted: 11/28/2007 Dennis DanielsE-Mail: dennydaniels@comcast.net A friend of mine (Joe Toth) who served on the Skagit told me about the website. It is unbelievable! I just wanted to take a second to thank all of you who served on the Skagit. It is because of you that I can sit here and do things like viewing this website. You people who served never get the credit you deserve. Thank You! Posted: 11/21/2007 Andrew ReinerE-Mail: andy@cvcog.org I just happened across your site and wanted to say thank you. I am the son-in-law of John Cooper Rutherford, whom you recently posted a memorial for. I just wanted to thank you for remembering him and I am going to pass the site on to the rest of the family (his wife and mine in particular). I think that this site is a wonderful idea and helpful to many, I'm sure. Thank you again. Posted: 11/03/2007 Deneene (Artherhults) WintersE-Mail: morethanhorsin@aol.com My dad, Don Artherhults served aboard the USS Skagit during his 4 yrs. in the Navy. Now my son has followed in his Grandpa's footsteps and enlisted May '07. I hope he has fond memories of his time spent serving our country just like my Dad has. Posted: 10/19/2007 Edmund Harold Estes (MOMM2/c)E-Mail: Onboard: May 1945-May 1946 "Plank Owner" Rate/Rank: Motor Machinist Mate 2nd Class Came on board when ship was commissioned. On board when peace treaty signed in Tokyo Bay. Served as Captain's Orderly for Captain Parker. After the war worked as a civilian machinist at Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. I now live in Greenbelt, MD. Posted: 10/03/2007 Jim Kennel (MM1/c)E-Mail: jmknnl@sbcglobal.net Onboard: Jan. 1954 to Apr. 1957 Dept./Div. M Division Rate/Rank: Fireman to MM1/c I just wanted to update my email and thank you for the wonderful job you do on the website. Posted: 09/20/2007 Bob H. Roberts (E3)E-Mail: brbhr@earthlink.net Rate/Rank: E3 I am pleased to find this site. I was aboard the USS Whetstone LSD 27 during Operation Passage To Freedom. Our well deck was full of refugees, all carrying their own food and fuel. I missed the ending of the mission as I was sent stateside for discharge 28 September, 1954. Posted: 09/03/2007 Jonathan P AlterWho knew Cecil Jones of Whichita, KS who served on the USS ANDROMEDA AKA 15? Jones was taken off the ship in Naples, Italy late July 1944 to a Military Hospital in that City, and was buried around the first of August in Naples Allied Cemetery. Would love any info and photos of Naples gravesite. Thanks, Jonathan P Alter cebudragonaldy@hotmail.com Posted: 08/31/2007 Frank Banzer (LTJG)E-Mail: fjbanzer@aol.com Onboard: 1967-1969 Dept./Div. Deck and Boat Group Rate/Rank: Ensign / LTJG My first (and last) ship! Scrolling through the guest book certainly brings back memories! Great Web Site! Posted: 06/28/2007 Larry Muth (RD3)E-Mail: larry_m_92551@yahoo.com Onboard: 1965-1967 Dept./Div. CIC Rate/Rank: RD3 Posted: 06/16/2007 Nick Apugliese (RM3)E-Mail: na314@aol.com Onboard: 01-1963 to 01-1965 Dept./Div. Operations Rate/Rank: Radioman Third Class Enjoy the site very much, check it often. It would be great to hear from shipmates who served on board at the same time. Posted: 06/08/2007 Pat BennettE-Mail: pbennett55@houston.rr.com My late husband, Capt. William Leo Bennett, Jr. (Navy) was the commanding officer of the USS Yorktown July 2,1967 to July 26, 1968. He passed away Nov. 27, 2006 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on January 26, 2007 with full military honors befitting his rank. If you want more information, please e-mail me. Mrs. William L. Bennett, Jr. (Pat) http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/wlbennett.htm Posted: 05/19/2007 Arley R Tyler (BM2)E-Mail: awtyler@grandecom.net I served aboard USS Kawishiwi AO 146 from April 1958 to March 1962. We ran with the Seventh Fleet and refueld it's ships. We had some close incounters while refueling in bad weather, we refueld carriers on the port side other ships on starbard side, we had a small collision with a carrier once in bad weather, no one was hurt thank GOD. I love going to the Navy reunions Posted: 05/19/2007 Joe L. Long III (LTJG)E-Mail: sushidot@yahoo.com Onboard: 1961-1964 Dept./Div. Repair "R" Rate/Rank: LTJG Any fellow crewmembers who remember me, please e-mail. I'd love to reunite. I am living in the Sacramento area. Posted: 05/03/2007 Robert Isbell (EN2)E-Mail: grahamgator@hotmail.com Onboard: Sept. 1961 - Feb. 1965 Dept./Div. A Div. Rate/Rank: ENFA to EN2 I enjoyed my time on the Skagit. I was on the boats and the diesel generator. I live in Texas and have gone to Fredericksburg where the ships wheel is in Admiral Nimitz Museum. Posted: 04/28/2007 Norman W. Cameron ENCS (Ret.)My father, Norman W. Cameron ENCS (Ret.) served on board. I can't wait to share this with him. I am not sure what dates he actually served, but I will find out and post them. Maybe some one out there remembers him. He has the ship's picture hanging on the wall in the living room, he is very proud of this ship. David A, Cameron E-Mail: dacameron@cox.net Posted: 04/21/2007 John Sanders (IC2)E-Mail: k4dwg1@gulftel.com Onboard: 10-1-59 to 5-12-62 Dept./Div. E Div Rate/Rank: ICFN to IC2 It's great seeing some of the old names come up from time to time, so I guess it is time to post mine also. There are many great memories of the time spent in Skagit. Posted: 04/19/2007 Sherri StarkE-Mail: tekabox123@aol.com My brother Gerald Sampson was a veitnam war casualty and I check all the military sites. He was a proud Marine.
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