USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) 199x Guestbook

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Jerry Hayne jhayne99@gtemail.net
carlisle, in. USA
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I WAS A CREWMEMBER 1968&1969 AS A BM3
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Leo Farr grouper@pocketmail.com
Mustang, ok. USA
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Hi, I am actually filling this in for my Father. His name is Leo Farr. He served on the Gilmore form 1951-1953. He was a fire control tech. I set him up on e mail this weekend and he would love to hear from you guys. His e mail is grouper@pocketmail.com Does anyone know if there is a model kit of any kind of the Gilmore or other Tenders? Thanks
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john f. gaulke getgaulke@mindspring.com
milwaukee, wi. USA
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Favorite Web Site: uss trumpetfish ss425
I served aboard the USS Trumpetfish in 1968 and did a very short TD on the USS Darter in 1967. Both boats were attached to Subron 4 and the USS
Howard "Pappy" Gilmore was the vessel that helped to keep us submerged
and at times "afloat".
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john f. gaulke getgaulke@mindspring.com
milwaukee, wi. USA
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Favorite Web Site: uss trumpetfish ss425
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James R. White IMCS(SW)U.S.N. Retired jrwhite@hotmail.com
Antioch, Ca. USA
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A Navy man's first assigned ship is sacred, kind of like a first love.
Out of the six ships I was assigned to during my career, the Gilmore is very special to me.
fresh out of Instrumentman 'A' school in 1972, and after a long strange flight to the south, I found myself
carrying a heavy seabag and my guitar through the loud noise of Ingals shipyard
in Pascagoula, Ms. I finally reached my first 'Navy Home", AS-16. I was
scared as hell but I mustered up the courage to report on board. I was
treated to the likes of fine shipmates like Jim Forsythe, (OM1 at the time)
IMC Spates, (ran a pawn shop out of th Watch and Clock repair shop),
MM3 Ron Mathews, and many others. After Ingalls we returned to the Paradise of
Key West. Then on to LaMaddalena. I have many pictures of AS-16, including
the one just after we lost our Starboard anchor in Haiti. (It was used as
a station break on Big-G-TV ,later on) Some buddies and I
formed a rock band while in LaMaddalena. Probably the first American Band to tour
clubs in Sardinia. (yes I have pictures)
We had equipment donated from the sixth fleet band.
I even have live recordings from the "new" beer hall at the end of the pier!
I saw Jim Forsythe's letter in here, but I did not see an email address.
Jim, If youy read this, please drop me a line. I pray that you are ok.
I left the Silly Gilly on April Fools Day, 1974, and many more Navy adventures
waited for me, but I have always treasured the times spent on AS-16 the most.
When you enter my home, immediatly inside the entry is all of my navy
Memorabilia, the FIRST ship's plaque that you will see, is just like the one pictured on this
site. It is one of my most prized posessions. I am turning 46 soon,
and have been retired for almost seven years. Old, grey and bald!
But I hold a special place in this old seafarer's heart for the Gilmore
and my shipmates! Please write!
James R. White IMCS(SW) USN Retired
3109 Hemlock St.
Antioch, Ca. 94509
jrwhite54@earthlink.net
jrwhite54@hotmail.com

I will "unbox" some AS-16 photo's and send them. There are many!

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Ralph W. Hollingshead GM2 miway@goeaston.net
Easton, MD. USA
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I remember all the happy times from 1951-1955. Lot of fun in Cuba and the Boston Navy Yard. HWG was a great ship and I'm very happy to have served on her. Has anyone heard from George Patnode GM2 or Merle Thompson.I would like to hear from anyone who knew me'or the two mentioned guys.
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Paul Farrell
Virginia Beach, VA. USA
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Served 1957-59 as Assistant Dental Officer. Retired 1980 as RADM, Chief of naval Dental Corps.
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Floyd (Bill) Mattson sleeper@visi.com
Shoreview, Minnesota. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was on the USS H. W. Gilmore (AS-16)on April of 1954-1958 in Key West, Fl. I was a EN-2 subengine overhaul.
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William Sciarretta daddystuff@hotmail.com
Sarasota, FL. USA
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Favorite Web Site: I'm looking for Donald Graves
I was aboard the USS Gilmore as a seaman in 1955-1956. I was then transfered to the USS Petrel with Donald Dunkley. I am searching for Donald Graves who was aboard the Gilmore at the same time and afterwards. If anyone has any inforamtion about his whereabouts please let me know. Thanks for the great memories.
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Bruce Packman justy_man@hotmail.com
Los Altos, ca. USA
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Shipmates: I am a PLANKOWNER off the USS HUNLEY (AS-31) Your Great ships website is great. Try to keep the memory of TENDERS alive.....FAIR WINDS
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JOHN F SMITH USN-RET jfsmith1@ptd.net
SHAMOKIN, PA. USA
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Went aboard Gilmore as SA in April 1951 worked on deck force. Transfered to Raido Dept and worked for SUBRON 4 Ops working as messenger.
Left ship July 1952 for Radioman School. Returned to ship in Jan 1953. Went to Subase NLon for shore duty. Visit Gilmore when it was in
Boston Ship Yard 53/54?? Returned to Gilmore Dec 1954 till Feb 1955 and was transfered to Izmir, Turkey. Retired as RM1 February 1970 from
Staff COM Three Naval District, New YOrk.

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Gary Lee Isle Isleclan@worldnet.att.net
West Terre Haute, IN. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Too numerous
I would like information concerning the next H.W. Gilmore reunion date and location.I would like information on Robert Malarky and Tom Stillwell of the first Div. in 1962-63 stationed in Charleston, SC. The web site was great and brought back many fond memories for me.Thank you.
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Gary Lee Isle Isleclan@worldnet.att.net
West Terre Haute, IN. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Genforum
This is wonderful! Just found your site this morning & so excited to show it to my husband, I singed his name since he served on the USS Howard W. Gilmore, stationed at Charleston, SC. He served durng the Cuban Crisis. We're trying to locate a fellow shipmate, who also served during this time.
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Rick Raines rick.raines@turner.com
Jackson, GA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was an HT2 in the Shipfitter Shop from July 76 to Oct 77. Retired in Jun 98
as an HTCM and now working at CNN in Atlanta.
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George P.K. Coleman vivgeorge@AOL.com
Fairhaven , MA. USA
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I was on the Gilmore from 1946 to 1947 as a torpedoman working in the after body shop overhauling steamfish. Working under warrant office crandel and a CPO called "Big Ben" from Texas. please contact me of their werabouts and if you served with me.
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Larry Dale Grammer LDGRAMMER@AOL.COM
Hollywood, FL. USA
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charlie g self popself@aol.com
roxboro , nc. USA
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Iwas on GILMORE 69-70 .
I was a cook
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Jimmy Neil Parks jimmy.parks@coastalcorp.com
Houston, TX. USA
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I was on the crew that forward deployed to La Madallena Sardinia. EM1 working E-Division. Took my family and lived in Santa Teresa de Galura with Francesco and Dorina Conti Riva near the Albergo Riva. Great two years. My son spoke Italian before he learned English. Would like to communicate with other crew members of that era.
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Joseph J. O'Rourke JORSOR@AOL
Kearny, N.J.. USA
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I served from july '50 to april '53 when i was discharged as an SK2 last assigned in main GSK. I also pitched on the baseball team and played guard on the basketball team. nickname was lefty.
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Joseph J. O'Rourke JORSOR@AOL
Kearny, N.J.. USA
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Clyde Yencer, PA-C clydepac@tucker-usa.com
Hersey, MI. USA
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I was a HM2 on board from 1979 to the end of the ships active service.
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larry tondu tondu@t-one.net
ludington, mi. USA
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Favorite Web Site: my sons web site
served on the Gilmore 1976 through 1978, was in charge of the signal bridge, tv studio and indoctrination division. so most everyone who came aboard during the above dates might remember me. enlisted that is...
would love to hear from any old ship mate still able to sit up and take a hold of a cold beer. sincerely Larry Tondu, sm1 usn retired.
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Patrick (Pat) Pursel threebar@email.msn.com
Medford, OR. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Retired PNCM, USN. Served proudly with CWO4 Glenn Pryor as Assistant Personnel Officer, Assistant Educational Services Officer and Command Career Counselor from 79' to 82'. Cross decked to USS ORION.
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Glenn K. Pryor Gkpw4@aol.com
Brick, NJ. USA
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Served as Pers/Senior Shore Patrol Officer Apr 79 - through Decom.
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Glenn K. Pryor Gkpw4@aol.com
Brick, NJ. USA
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Daniel L. Pyles SR. Loyeboy@prodigy net.
Guyton , GA.Luck. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Have joined the Gilmore ASSC.
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Lve Honey
USA
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Kenneth E. Vogel wellsvogel@cs.com
victoria, tx. USA
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First ship I served on, in 1971, when she was in Key West, Florida. It was a fantastic time for me. I was a young MM3 waiting to go to Nuclear Power School at Bainbridge, Maryland.
I used to pray before we "Lit Off" the "Donkey Boilers" in the Fire Room. They were already bowed out a little, and looked like they would POP!
Loved Key West - Lived in an old funeral home (DEFINETLY HAUNTED!!!!!!!!!), and I went snorkling every day after work.
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dave starr captdave@qtm.net
Buchanan, mi. USA
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good to see something from the past actualy I was looking for a ball cap W/ H W Gilmore AS 16 I served on board 70-71 I was hit by a car on shore and was in the hospital when it left for italy does any one have my duffel bag
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dave starr captdave@qtm.net
Buchanan, mi. USA
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good to see something from yhe past actualy I was looking for a ball cap W/ H W Gilmore AS 16
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Eugene McNew EPMCNEW@EXECPC.COM
OAK CREEK, WI. USA
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Favorite Web Site: GOOGLE.COM
I was on as-16 from 12/77 to 6/79. Looking for anyone from c-div on santo stefano.
Also I was on AS-40 from 6/79 to 6/81.

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KEITH HESTER HESTER655@AOL.COM
GRAY, GA. USA
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Gerry "Charlie" Haight,OM1(SW)RET ghaight_99@yahoo.com
Arlington, TX. USA
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Very impressive site. It is nice to see sites for the support fleet ships.
Keep up the good work.
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Mark S. Gutman Mark_Gutman@Hotmail.com
Woodmere, NY. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Quote.yahoo.com
Was aboard AS-16 from Dec. 1974 - Dec. 1976. Would like to hear from other Gilmore sailors
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Harold Lee Anthony BDADANTH@AOL.COM
AL. USA
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Served on USS Howard W. Gilmore AS16 from the time it was commissioned
til the end of WWII.
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Harold Lee Anthony
USA
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Ronald Wodehouse rewodehouse
Longmont, Co. USA
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Attended the Mobile reunion. Had a great time. Sorry but had to leave early. Met alot of folks from E division. Some I actually remembered. see you at the next one.. Where is it going to be??? Ron IC2..
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Robert A. Conklin RobertDonnaC@aol.com
Hampstead, NC. USA
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I was on board the Howard W. Gilmore in LaMadd from 1978 - 1980. I was in R-8 Division as an HT-3. Chief Place was LPO of the NDT Lab above the engine room. I would like to talk to anybody onboard at that time especially Dave Stanford from Conneticut.Dave was an ET or RT and listened to WPLR out of New Haven Conn.
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Richard L. Vermeer, D.O. vermeerr@genesishealth.com
Davenport, IA. USA
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I was the assistant medical officer aboard the Gilmore from July '77 to July '79.
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Terry Hilpipre kpipes@socket.net
Fulton, Mo. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Assigned to the Gilmore 1975-77, Worked in R-5 as LPO and RCSS. It was an interesting time, especially the Naples yard period. After having been a WestPac sailor The Med was quite a change for me.
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Bob Hollinger RHollin277@aol.com
Waretown, NJ. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Tender Tale
What a wonderful stroll down memory lane. I served on the Gilmore beginning in 59 thru 62 with a little time off on the Proteus in Holy Loch. I was a Damage Controlman, my First Class was William Pless. Those years aboard were great years filled with fine memories.
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Terrell Defillo terrell.marquette@worldnet.att.net
new orleans, la. USA
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Favorite Web Site: many
I was aboard the Gilmore from February 77 to May 78, in Italy. I was an EN.

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Terrell Defillo terrell.marquette@worldnet.att.net
new orleans, la. USA
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Favorite Web Site:

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Terry H. Anderson trlrtsh6@soltec.net
danville, il.. USA
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Favorite Web Site: to many of them
served onboard the gilmore july 74 to aug 75 many fond memories of my 1st ship looked at guestbook show a few names i remember good job on the page eldon thanks for refreshing the good ol days
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Tony Amorelli amorelli@prodigy.net
Milford, NH. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Harleys and The Blues
Great Page. I was looking for information on the USS Orion AS 18, but I found the Gilmore instead. I guess the Orion took the Gilmore's place in La Maddelena, because I remember seeing the ship's plaque in a little bar by the terrenia dock. I was there from '85 to '87. The info I'm looking for is reunion or any other info that would put me back in touch with my Navy friends.
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James L. Cantrell Trell1@Prodigy.net
Columbia, SC. USA
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Served onboard Hotel-16 from 59 to 62. Was SK2 in S-1 Div. Would like to hear from guys onboard during my tenture.
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Jenny Sink sinkj3510@uni.edu
Cedar Falls, IA. USA
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My father was on the USS Howard Gillmore sometime in the 60's. He worked, I believe, in one of the electronic shops near the photo shop. his name is Jim Sink
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Robert Dennis Bannon db492@aol.com
Chino Hills, CA. USA
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I was aboard the H.W.Gilmore from Nov69 to Oct71 as a SF3 in the Shipfitter Shop AKA: "The Animal Locker". I'd love to hear from any other former " Animals" or shipmates, especially anyone knowing the whereabouts of Dan Uzarski HT3.
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Rick Handley hand8241@davesworld.net
Clinton, IL.. USA
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Hello my name is Rick Handley and I am currently working on my family tree. I am trying to locate a Uncle of mine whom I have never seen. He has been missing for over 50 years and no one seems to know where he is. His name is John Jr. Handley. He was stationed in the Navel Training Station at New London,CT,about the time his father passed away. He was stationed on the USS Seawolf in 1941. He was in the brig when his submarine was sunk. Then in 1945 he was on the USS Howard W. Gilmore on a Secret Operational War Mission on the 15th day of February,1945 south of the Equator. He was born in a small town in central Illinois called Galesville. If anyone knows where he might be or his family please contact me. Thank You.
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Rick Handley hand8241@davesworld.net
Clinton, IL.. USA
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Hello my name is Rick Handley and I am currently working on my family tree.I am trying to locate a Uncle of mine whom I have never seen.He has been missing for over 50 years and no one seems to know where he is.His name is John Jr. Handley.He was stationed inthe Navel Training Station at New London,Conn.,about the time his father passed away because the funeral was held up for him. He was on the USS Seawolf in 1941 but was in the brig when his submarine was sank. Then in 1945 he was on the USS Howard W. Gilmore on a Secret Operational War Mission on the 15th day of February,1945 south of the Equator.He was born in a small town in central Illinois called Galesville. If anyone knows where he might be or his family please contact me.Thank You
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Rick Handley hand8241@davesworld.net
Clinton, IL.. USA
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Hello my name is Rick Handley and I am currently working on my family tree.I am trying to locate a Uncle of mine whom I have never seen.He has been missing for over 50 years and no one seems to know where he is.His name is John Jr. Handley.He was stationed inthe Navel Training Station at New London,Conn.,about the time his father passed away because the funeral was held up for him. He was on the USS Seawolf in 1941 but was in the brig when his submarine was sank. Then in 1945 he was on the USS Howard W. Gilmore on a Secret Operational War Mission on the 15th day of February,1945 south of the Equator.He was born in a small town in central Illinois called Galesville. If anyone knows where he might be or his family please contact me. thank you. Rick Handley Clinton,ill.
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Rick Handley hand8241@davesworld.net
Clinton, IL.. USA
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Hello my name is Rick Handley and I am currently working on my family.I am trying to locate a Uncle of mine whom I have never seen.He has been missing for over 50 years and no one seems to know where he is.His name is John Jr. Handley.He was stationed inthe Navel Training Station at New London,Conn.,about the time his father passed away because the funeral was held up for him. He was on the USS Seawolf in 1941 but was in the brig when his sub was sank. Then in 1945 he was on the USS Howard W. Gilmore.He was born in a small town in central Illinois called Galesville. I am the only boy known on the Handley side to pass on the name but I cannot have kids. That is why I am trying to locate him plus I think it would really be interesting to meet him. Please Respond!
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Gary M. Ensey gmecoins@aol.com
Gambrills, MD. USA
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I was on board from 64 to 66 and I was second division deck force. Boatswain mate quarter deck watch and on the RadCon Team. Looking for Hayden Hunter, Clifford Yetter, John Little or Leroy Schinkle. I also have pictures from the 65 Springboard if anyone is interested.
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W. Steven Bates wsbates@matnet.com
Wasilla, AK. USA
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My father, Robert(Bob) C. Bates was an E-7 from 1943 to 1945 stationed aboard the USS Gilmore. I found a newspaper clipping of him, another E-7 and several officers sitting around a table in a space allocation planning meeting for the different repair specialties(?) in the spring of 1943. He remained in the active reserve's intil the late 1960's teaching damage control in Tacoma WA. We are still sorting through his personel effects since his passing in 1997.
Because he was a "plank owner" on the Gilmore, I want thank the web master for providing this space to reach out and touch others who may have known my father.
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Kevin B. Mead lmead1@bellsouth.net
Jacksonville , Fl. USA
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Favorite Web Site: the military sites
WOW what a susrise to find this site. Really brings back memories. Served on board from the fall of 78 to the Norfolk
decom.I lived in LaMADD behind NSQ and really enjoyed my tour there.I was in the
Shipfitter shop and spent 6months on shore patrol also.would love to hear from shipmates that were there during that time frame.
I retired in 1993 while on board the USS John Hancock DD-981. But havent forgot LaMadd.Hope to hear from someone soon.

HT1(SW)Kevin B. Mead U>S>N> Retired
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Michael A, Sansoni msms@ezonline.com
Harrisburg, Pa. USA
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Served between 75-77 .....In the ADP shop....great homepage, lots of memories,,,where are you guys?....Jenson,Hill,Rodney,Freeman,Cabalaro and the little guy from Texas!...Marshall - Do you still have your guitar? Would love to hear from any of you guys!

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Henry Clyde Johnson hcjohnson@advi.net
Dobson, , NC. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served as FT3 1952,1953 to 1954
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Roger O. Stygles Jr. MATSTYGLES@AOL.COM
Hyde Park, Vt. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Roger O. Stygles Jr. Served on the Gilmore from 1948-1952, 1st Class Petty Officer, Engine Room, Diesel Mech Current Address: 129 East Main Street, Hyde Park Vermont 05655

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jon bryner JBassman@webtv.net
fort white, fl. USA
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served 78-80 best years of my life. the BIG club
lena lindeburg and the summer of 79 whoa! roger hurley
timothy wayne medley virgil greene and ike green hope
one day you guys see this, loved the rock,god bless
america.
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Ron Erickson Heybluesme@aol.com
Cocoa, Fl. USA
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Served aboard her from Oct 1974-Oct 75. Your web page is great. The picture of her in La Mad was taken during a vert rep in 1975. I have a copy that was taken by our photographers on a ride that day. We were all given one. I recently found Jim Forsyth after twenty years and we e-mail a couple times a week. I'm sorry that I didn't find your page sooner, so I could of attended the reunion. Although I followed you aboard her, I'm sure we have very similar memmories. Please keep me informed and add me to your e-mail list. Respectfully, Ron
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Victor "Sye" Sardella vsjr@webtv.net
Middletown,, NY. USA
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I served my 4 year Naval career aboard the GILMORE stationed in Key West, Fla 1951--1954. I was in the Supply Dept 13th Division. My final rating was SK1. I have many good memories of the time I spent aboard ship, from the beer parties on the naval base to the Sep "54 Hurricane off the New England coast. Ive visited Key West several times over the years and I must say its just not the same with out the HWG. I enjoyed surfing the webpage for HWG,, Thanks for the memories.
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HAILEY BAKER HBAKER6161@AOL.COM
GEORGETOWN, KY. USA
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Favorite Web Site: HOWARD W GILMORE HOME PAGE
I GET REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS KIND OF STUFF --- I HAD NOT A CLUE THAT THIS EXISTED! NOW THAT I KNOW WHERE YOU ARE, I WILL BE SURE TO KEEP ABREATH. JUST SEEING THIS INFORMATION BRINGS BACK GREAT MEMORIES AND EXCITEMENT! I HAVE ONLY BEEN BACK TO KEYWEST ONCE (10 YEARS AGO) SINCE I MUSTERED OUT OF THE NAVY -- IT WAS EXTREMELY SAD FOR ME TO SEE KEYWEST WITHOUT ITS MIGHTY NAVAL FORCE,BUT AS THEY SAY:TIME MUST (AND WILL) GO ON! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, GUY, AND KEEP UP THE VERY GOOD WORK!! I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY FORMER SHIPMATES -- PHONE OR E-MAIL! [HAILEY BAKER, ME2,(SHIPFITTER SHOP, THEN THE WELDING SHOP) - FROM 4/55 TO 8/58. EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT, GREAT DAY, AND ONCE AGAIN, THANKS FOR A ZILLION MEMORIES!!

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Ben Supowitz benel@i-2000.com
Philadelphia, Pa. USA
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From an old SALT, BOARDED THE USS BUSHNELL(AS15) IN 43, DEPARTED IN 46. GREAT SHIP ( AS ALL TENDERS WERE GREAT ) MADE MANY FRIENDS ( NOW MOSTLY DECEASED) BUT ALWAYS FANTASTIC MEMORIES. GREAT SITE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR YEARS TO CONTACT WHAT FEW REMAINING SHIPMATES ARE LEFT, BUT SORRY TO SAY NOT TO MUCH LUCK. GOD BLESS
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BMSN Kenneth Reilly reills_2@yahoo.com
Austin, Tx. USA
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Was A Boatsman. Drove Landing Craft and anything else they wanted me to. Probably gave you a ride one day ......... would love to hear from fellow boatsmen from 1973-74 timeframe.

posted another message, but this is a better email address for me.
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Charles Headley mtanchor@aol.com
Missoula , MT. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I erved for Oct. 65 thru Jul. 71 witha short break to he Holland. I was in R-2 and R-6 divisons I have found memories of the days in the HAPPY HOWIE
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Ron Swanson rasodin@aol.com
Paulsboro, NJ. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served aboard the Gilmore 1955 thru 1957 as a Yeoman 3rd class, in the Captains office.

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Ralph D North rdn2749@ccp.com
St, Joseph, MO. USA
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I was stationed abord the Gilmore in Key West in 1952 (HM2)Would occasionally ride the assigned boats when that corpsman on off duty for one reason or the other. At that time Key West as a good old Navy honkytonk.
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Kenneth R. Birlin kbirlin@mindspring.com
Midlothian, Va. USA
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Served aboard her from 1970 1972 in Key West
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James A. Sergent Holocene@aol.com
Sorento, FL. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
TMCM(SW/SS)-RET. Served aboard December 1976 - June 1979 in W-3 division in La Maddalena, Sardinia as a TM1(SS).
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Scott E Gillogly sdfg115@prodigy.net
Kansas City, MO. USA
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It nice to be able to look and see what ship my grandfather was on.
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John F Woodburn jfw16@yahoo.com
Hampton, NH. USA
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Was stationed aboard the Howard W Gilmore in 1946 while it was homeported in Key West Florida...
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John F Woodburn jfw16@yahoo.com
Hampton, NH. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Was tationed aboard the Howard W Gilmore in 1946 while it was homeported in Key West Florida...
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Greg Emerson gdedm1usn@juno.com
Renton, WA. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Greg Emerson - Presentation & Web Graphics Professional
The Howard W. Gilmore was the first ship I served aboard in my career ( January 1979 to it's decommissioning ceremony in September 1980). A few weeks after I checked aboard her, we deployed as part of the JFK Battle Group and were one of the first ships to visit Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia since World War II.
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RANDAL GOLDMAN RANDYKG2000@YAHOO.COM
NAPA, CA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
HAPPENED TO FIND OLD LETTER WHICH HAD REFERRENCE ABOUT "NAUTILUS ROCK STATION , EQUATOR".LETTER WAS DATED 1914.

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David M. Yoder, Jr. dyoder@infoave.net
Abbeville, SC. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
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Perry Walsh perry.walsh@eds.com
Irving, TX. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was a torpedoman on the Gilmore in 1977/1978.
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Bret & Zeny Pemberton pembertonltd@murrieta.net
Murrieta, CA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
You have a great page. I will be spending alot of time here. Thanks
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Donald Lindsay Sedco253@cooke.net
Gainesville, Tx. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I served on the Gilmore from '59 to '63.
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Fred W. Ratterree fwratman@juno.com
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Will be at work in the gulf during the reunion, but good luck to all. Wish I could be there. I need an address to forward some photos of the ship to.
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William Britt britt@valunet.com
Lisbon, Ohio. USA
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Favorite Web Site: ussvpitt@cvzoom.net

MTCS(SS) USN Retired.
Served on board Aug /Sept 1951. Rating at that time CS2(SS).

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Fred (Vince) Vivenzio vince2@ny.tds.net
Port Byron, NY. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served aboard Gilmore from Dec 1956 to May 1962. Pipe Shop R-1 Div.
HTCS Fred Vivenzio,USN,(Ret).

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Thomas J.Whelan sunshine1110@webtv.con
Lady Lake, Fl. USA
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Favorite Web Site:

Searved on building 16 from 51 to 55 as SK3
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THOMAS E. SCHWERIN TOMANDBETTY@worldnet.att.net
PENSACOLA, FL. USA
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Favorite Web Site: TOO MANY TO COUNT
I WAS ABOARD GILMORE FOR ITS LAST YEAR IN SARDENIA AND MADE THE BEAUTIFUL TRIP TO NORVA FOR DECOM. FROM THERE I WENT TO FLTRES. MY PARTING GIFT FROM THE SHIP WAS ONE OF THE LAST FLAGS FLOWN UNDERWAY. SOMETHING TO TELL STORIES ABOUT. EVER WONDER HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN SAY THAT THEY "SURVIVED THE ROCK"....I NOTICED READING THROUGH THIS SITE THE NAMES OF THOSE ALSO AFFILIATED WITH THE "BUSHNELL" AND I GUESS I SHOULD SAY "HELLO" TO THOSE SHIPMATES ALSO. MY TIME ON HER WAS '62-'64
WHILE IN KEY WEST.

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THOMAS E. SCHWERIN TOMANDBETTY@worldnet.att.net
PENSACOLA, FL. USA
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Favorite Web Site: TOO MANY TO COUNT
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Troy A. Sack tsack@dailynews.net
Hays, ks. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
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Roy Sentell roysent@juno.com
Warner Robins, Ga. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I am a plank owner. I came on board at Mare Island May 1944
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vic "vd" pratt vd109@netzero.net
apalachin, ny. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
gilmore 55 thru 56. i signed on below but changed my "e" address to
vd109@netzero.net.
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J.F.Vitiello JOEV13@aol.com
Louisville, KY. USA
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Favorite Web Site: MANY
My brother in law served on the Howard W. Gilmore inthe 40's . He gave me the name to night on the phone. I like to search the Web ,so I put the name in Yahoo and there it was all the information on the ship we could ever read. I am going to take this info. to him in a week or so.His Name Is Jerome Gehlhausen .PS this is the most user friendly page of all. Aug.16,1999
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Stan Grover tmggrover@email.msn.com
Puyallup, WA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
After many trips by land, sea, air, rail, and quick feet, I am looking for a place to rest. Prehaps Green Valley, AZ.
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michael mertens mfm67@hotmail.com
wadena, mn. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
like to hear from any one who was on the gilmore from 7/77 to 10/78
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Charles D. Hansen cdhansen@gte.net
Colleyville, TX. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from 1954 to 1958. I made IC First Class in three years and served in both the electrical gang an in the IC Gyro Shop. I thought I was signed on earlier but could not find my registration. I really enjoyed those years. There were a lot of good people on the ship at the time. Papa Taylor, Mike Riccio, Bert Parasella. I remember the day I was to leave the ship in 1958 and was on the gangway with discharge papers in hand and the marines landed in Libya. I did another 30 days and missed the first day at college at Bradley University. I have heard from a few individuals but would like to here from more. I bet most of us are now retired and enjoying the good years. Regards Chuck Hansen cdhansen@gte.net
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Keith Maddox kmaddox@bigfoot.com
Laurel Park, NC. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served on board July 1955 til May 1957. ET in Radio Repair and Radio 2.
Mustered out May 17, 1957. Stood on the dock that day and watched her depart Norfolk to return to Key West. Skipper took her out without a tug!
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Al Fritz JFritz714@aol.com
Pensacola, fl. USA
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I served aboard 1970-1972 in the Captain's Office as a YNCS. The skipper was Capt Romatowski. Going through the roster, I haven't seen too many that was aboard during my time. I do remember the HMCS Courtemanche name. I read about the reunion in the Shift Colors - perhaps some new names will appear. It was as good tour.
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William & Marilyn Burcroff Meburcroff@aol.com
Jacksonville, FL. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Our tour of the Happy Howie was from 1971 - 1975. We went aboard in Key West and rode her to LaMaddalena.
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Chuck Neuberger chuck7@ibm.net
Sebastian, FL. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Chuck's Homeport
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Steve Cantillon scantillon@netzero.net
milton, fl. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served aboard the ship from 1978 to 1979.
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Robert W. "Doc" Cooper doc@htcomp.net
Clifton, TX. USA
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Favorite Web Site: DOC'S AID STATION
Was stationed on Gilmore Nov.66-Sep.68. Was on Springboard 68 and still have the scrapbook from the cruise. Good site. May you have a trailing wind and gentle seas.
Doc Cooper
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Eugene McNew E&PMCNEW@EXECPC.COM
Milwaukee,wi., USA
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I served on AS-16 from 12/77 10 6/78. I worked in C division on santo stefano.
When I left I was EM3 McNew. I went to USS Frank cable AS-40 until 6/81.
I went back to college and am now an electrical technician in milwaukee,wi.
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DAVE DUBOIS ddubois@waveinter.com
NORTH BERWICK, ME. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
MADE CHIEF STOREKEEPER ABOARD APR 77. LOOKING FOR SK1 TED NOSAL AND SK1 AND SK1 OJ HARDIN.
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Norman Thompson spencebaea@hotmail.com
Marshalltown, IA. USA
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Served on board USS Gilmore 1978-79, retired E8 Chief Molder. Would love to hear from shipmates!
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chris dickerson aka elwood
USA
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served during 74 with the periscope shop. good-wild times
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Chris " elwood" Dickerson Alphapuma@aol.com
Kettering, oh. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Glad to be aboard
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Fred Curtis fcurtis@prodigy.net
Leonardsville, NY. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Ships company,1958 to 1962, E division
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Jim Scalley JScal122@Att.Net
Lakewood, NJ. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served onboard Gilmore Jan.62 to Sept.65. Worked in E-Div Lighting Shop and later the Power Shop. Came onboard an SA fresh out of "boot camp"when she was in dry dock at Charleston Shipyards and made EM2 by the time I left her and the Navy in dry dock at Norfolk.
I have a lot of great memories of a lot of great times, it had to be one of the best times of my life! This is a great page! Makes me wish I could go back onboard.
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Bill King wking@stratos.net
Cleveland, OH. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served on the Happy Howie 1963 to 1966. Served in the IC room and made IC3. Others in the IC room at that time were Eric Larsen, Gary Laesser, Dick Beach, Bob Brown and Jack Funyak. Have been back to North Charelston not the same without the strip.

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Ronald Harrington erharry@lni.net
Adrian, USA
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Served onboard Gilmore from April,74 to may,75.Asigned to the afterengine room. Left the Gilmore,to the U.s.s.Hunley,Charleston,S.C..Stayed on the Hunley till discharged in Oct.1977.Left the service as an EN2.Remember the "ROCK".Will never forget it.Now working at the Trenton Channel Power Plant,Trenton,Mich.
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Bob "Moon" Munjas moon4023@aol.com
Shadyside,, Oh.. USA
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Served aboard from '51 to '55 in the 6th Div. Repair 2. The reunions are great, if you can make it, be in Mobile. Would like information on Dick Barnes from the Print Shop if anyone can help. See you in Mobile.
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Bob "Moon" Munjas moon4023@aol.com
Shadyside,, USA
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Frank Moran fjmoran@veronet.net
Vero Beach, fl. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served in "E" Division..from 60-63..Earl Joyal was EMC
Made E-3 twice. Like to hear from Garl Williams, Prior, McCarthy,Lindsay,
Hinkle,Pitts , others....
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Eric Larsen ericdawn@msn.com
Carlsbad, CA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was an IC2 in ships company from 1964-65. Previously on the Proteus and Hunley.
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WILLIAM N. KELLMAN kellman@timken.com
grapevine, tx. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore in 1966 - 1967
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Alan Grotz agrotz@juno.com
Placentia, CA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I served on the Gilmore from 1967-69. Worked in supply division as Storekeeper 2nd class. Worked with Jesse Lang, Jim Wensten, Glenn C. Hunter, James Bowen.
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William R. Bade dbade@net-ex.com
New Baltimore, MI. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I got the website info from Dan Mc. I served aboard the Gilmore from 1959 until 1962. I have fortunate enough to had attended two of the reunions and I am looking forward to the upcoming one. This is a great website. Thanks for all your work and efforts. Respectfully, Bill Bade
dabde@net-ex.com

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Troy Sack tsack@dailynews.net
Hays, ks. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Gilmore was my first duty station in a fantastic 20 year navy carreer and I thought it was time I tried to find some old friends.

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L. Ralph Banta rtusnret@gate.net
Ne Port Richey, Fl. USA
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Favorite Web Site: None
Was onboard from 7-79 til decomm. MRCS inside mach. shop. MR1 Cooper was my LPO. MMCM Versielles was assist. div off. til he xferred to Orion. For more , contact me @ E-Mail Add.
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Jimmy Lonnie Gilmore purvsg@ttuhsc.edu
Lorenzo, TX. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Would like to know more about H.W. Gilmore. My grand dad was named H.W.too
Just would like to know more about him.
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Fred Polgardy,Sr. polgardy@enter.net
Easton, Pa. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Rontini's Free Sub BBS
Was On Gilmore for two months waiting for Petrel to return from Med in June-July(?) 1961. Had good times
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George coleman former shipmate VIVGEORGE
FAIRHAVEN, Ma.. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served aboard 1946 '1947
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George coleman former shipmate
USA
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Barry Morgan barrym@innw.net
Walla Walla, Wa. USA
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Served as a Radioman from mid 1961 to mid 1965
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Barry Morgan barrym@innw.net
Walla Walla, Wa. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I served aboard the Gilmore from 1961 to 1965 as a Radioman and would like to here from anyone that served aboard at that time
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Robert Campbell (Bob) TbbbRanch@AOL.com
Ormond Beach, Fl. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was on board from 1953 till March 1959. Went from Fireman Apprentice to Pipefitter 1st
I will be at the reunion in Mobile. See you all there.
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Robert Campbell (Bob) TbbbRanch@AOL.com
Ormond Beach, Fl. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was on board from 1953 till March 1959. Went from Fireman Appretice to Pipefitter 1st
I will be at the reunion in Mobile. See you all there.
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Erasmo "Doc" Riojas elticitl@brokersys.com
Pearland, TX. USA
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Favorite Web Site: My USN BubbleHead Friends
I enjoyed reading the guest book.
great web page too.

who has a picture of the Tank at New London?
I was an instructor there back in the 60's.
thanks a million,

su amigo,
Doc RIojas
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Christian Bubczyk MMCM(SW)USNRET Chef3@juno.com
Newport news, Va. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Was assigned to Gilmore Jan.75-Jan77 Worked in X38 r-2 div.As an mm2 and was LPO Worked with MM1 Ron Wells who has since retired and is working at Perry Nuc plant in Ohio. I retired in Dec 1996
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Dave Dubois ddubois@waveinter.com
No. Berwick, ME. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Looking for anyone who wintered over Antarctic 72-73. Was SKC aboard
Gilmore 77-78.
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E Small EJohn935@aol.com
Hampton, Va. USA
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Iwas a member of the decommisioning crew when it left Sardina Italy in the early 80's.It was the first duty station that I received upon completion of boot camp, I since have retired from the Navy,june 1999.Iwould like to attend the reunoin in Sept
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Edward Hedrick hedlawn@hotmail.com
Trumbull, CT. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Assigned to AS-16 Det.201 from 1977-1982 1982-1989 AS-18 Orion
on board Dec 77,April 1979, may 1982
assigned to R-2 Machine shop-grind shop,promoted to MR-1 1982.1977 we went to Rome on the
ferry. 1979 too many reserves housed, at hotel Excelsior in Palau. looking for former shipmates to share stories with. also planning a reunion on 26 Sept. in Connecticut. Feel free to e-mail me for futher details.
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Charles Henry Morrow 211 Drexel Avenue 45356 none yet
Piqua, Ohio. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Looking for personel who served on the Gilmore from 1953 to 1955.
Are any of those men attending the reunion?
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dwayne
USA
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Frank Sullivan sull5653@aol.com
Quincy, MA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I served on the Gilmore 64-64. It was great luck finding this site. Best wishes!
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Julie (Hostetter) Foster fosterj@telemed.missouri.edu
Milan, MO. USA
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My dad, Gary Hostetter, is looking for shipmates. He served from 1955-57 as a StoreKeeper. Heard about the Gilmore Reunion, will try to go in September, and wants to tell as many of his friends as he can find. Especially looking for Richard Larry Hughes and Richard N. Hefner. Please e-mail me and I will send on to my dad. Thanks!!!
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Julie Foster fosterj@telemed.missouri.edu
Milan, MO. USA
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Trying to help my dad find some of his old buddies from his Navy years and time he served on the Gilmore. 1955-57.
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John Olsson jpolsson@aol.com
Preston, CT. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served as Weapons Officer from 7/77 to 7/79. Enjoyed the tour on La Mad and the trips to Palma, Barcelona, Genoa, Toule Sur Mer, Athens, Dubrovnik, Naples and Malaga. Enjoyed the opportunity to take my son along on several trips. Excellent site and it is a pleasure to browse through the guest book.
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James (Jim ) Cunningham II sailorc@mciworld.com
Catoosa, OK. USA
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I signed the guest book privously but did not give any information except when I was station on the Gilmore. I was on the Gilmore from 1970 through 1973 and took her to La Maddelena. I was in S-1 Division and was in submart most of the time and many people knew me as "SQUEAKER." I remember the ver reps very well and the hard work and teamwork that we had to accomplish the bringing on the supplies from the AFS in a short period time. Many people knew me but and I knew many faces but not names as result of a lot of personnel visiting submart. I will welcome any correspondense from anyone that remembers me or visited submart during the time I was on the Gilmore.
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Rick Raines rick.raines@turner.com
Stockbridge, GA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was on the Gilmore from July 76-July 77. I was the Scene Leader on the
Fire Pary when the Commissary burned to the ground. Heck, the P-250 pumps
wouldn't start. I was an HT2 then in the Shipfitter Shop (11-A) I worked
for Big Smitty, (HT1 Smith) and HTC Burke. Wish I knew where they were.
Great site. Bought back a lot of fond memories. HTCM Retired

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Bob Van Wetering bobbyvw@aol.com
Palatine, Il. USA
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I was in the R4 Division from April 1979 to the day before the Gilmore sailed back to the states in June or July 1980. My main duties were to run all the pools, Anchor pools, Football pools, etc.. I inherited the job from an ET1 that got transfered. Had a good time in Barcelona, Genoa, Toulon, and in Naples.
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Kenneth L. Hill OLECHIEF8@qol.com
Rantoul, IL. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
This site brought back alot of memories. Served in Happy Howie 66-68 in
Stock Control/Accounting. Ah the good times in Puerto Rico and Ft. Lauderdale. I retired as a SKCS in 84. I left Gilmore at Key West when she was deploying to Italy and went right back to Charleston (USS Hunley). I hope to make the 99 reunion.

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Keneth L. Hill OLECHIEF8@aol.com
Rantoul, IL. USA
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Favorite Web Site: Goatlocker
HTCM Rick Raines (Ret), e-mail RickRaines@turner.com found me thru the Goatlocker and gave me this link. I am impressed with the work done on the web site!!!! I served in Gilmore 66-68 in S-1 Div. as a SK1.

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Don Merkel MERK1SUE1
Va Beach, VA. USA
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mr. Richard Gilmore privet
odessa , tx. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
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cheryl (mccarthy) warren myfuzzbear2@aol.com
upstate, ny. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was a dependent and went to school at Vista Mare. I was in La Madd from 1977 to 1980 if any of my old friends or any one that remembers ETC WATSON or ELLIE WATSON e-mail me would love to hear from you.
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O'Neil Rawl ironhead@kalama.com
Kelso, Wa. USA
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Iam looking for my mothers sister,that our family lost touch with in the 1930's. I have information leading me to believe that her second husband, last name BYRD, reported onboard the Gilmore, in Key West, sometime in the late 40's or early 50's. Anyone who has any information about Mr. Byrd or his wife (my aunt), Louise Shaw Durow Byrd, your help will be greatly appriciated.
Thank-you
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James T Cunningham, II sailorc@mciworld.com
Catoosa, OK. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was stationed on the Howard W. Gilmore from 1970 thru 1973.
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Ronald D. Wodehouse rewodehouse@juno.com
Longmont, Co. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I was aboard from 1957-1960. We moved from Key West to Charleston in 1959. The captain was Michaels, The xo was Savdkin (congresinal medal of honor) div ofc was Mr Price. I was Ic2 in the IC room below the mess deck . I serviced the dial telephones and ran the movies on the boat deck..
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Robert B. Stanton rbs6842@hotmail.com
Canandaigua, ny. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from late 1959 - June of 62. I served in R-4 division in the antenna shop and I was a cook when I was discharged I was a CS3
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vic "vd" pratt vd109@aol.com
apalachin , ny. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
aboard 7-55 1-57.e div. ran the battery shop.em2.had a 53 grn chevy conv.
remember the "gate bar"..the"modi gra"or how ever you spell it. the trips to havana-55, new orleans 11-55. dry tortugas. best of all "nyc" fall of 56 for 3-4 months for dry dock-unloading allll the amunition at earl nj. what a time!!! then the shake down in the caribbean. then the time in guantomino cuba after the shake down. i'm the one they threw off the liberty boat on the way back to the ship & couldn't find for an hour. how about the liberties to miami, ft lauderdale, & hollywood. and the couple of ships partys we had. I wouldn't trade those times for anything .... this is a great web site .. a lot of memories are coming back. any body remember the same things? the nautilas docked next to us for repairs, eisenhower visited the base -- he went fishing on our small boat. they made the movie "the joe louis story" in key west. just before i got there the made the move "rose tatoo" there. the la concha hotel. the clock on the pole on duvaL IS STILL THERE. I VISITED A FEW YRS AGO. the place is beutiful. i can almost remember the name of that bar maid in the "gate bar. i went with her for about 3 weeks.... "I MUST THINK OF SOMTHING ELSE". if anybody wants to reminice i'd like to hear from you... i'm going to hit the beach.

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O'Neil L Rawl ironhead@kalama.com
Longview , WA. USA
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vic "vd" pratt vd109@aol.com
apalachin, ny. USA
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aboard 7-55 to 1-57. "e"div em2. ran the battery shop. had a 53 chevy conv. one of the greatest memories i have. i remember the cruise to havana in 55. the trip to dry tortugus. the trip to new orleans in nov 55. a few trips to sea because of storms -- that never hit key west. i remember many libertys to miami, fort lauderdale, hollywood. how about the
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Jeffrey A. Wilbur
Beaver, PA. USA
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Served aboard the Gilmore from 1969 to 1971 as a torpedoman
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HOWARD W. GILMORE
USA
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Favorite Web Site:

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Gary W. Laesser gwlaesser@worldnet.att.net
Grand Terrace, Ca. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
Served aboard as an EM2 (E Division IC gang) from Jan 62 till I mustered out in Sept 65. Would love to hear from any of my old steaming mates.
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icfn james m. miller
wellington, fl. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
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LeRoy M Jones lmj@bellatlantic.net
Pasadena, MD. USA
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Stationed onboard from February 1968 until August of 1969. Made BM3 just before my transfer.
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Jim Culliton culliton@pacbell.net
El Cajon, CA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I served on "Happy Howie" 1974-75 as IM2 in Shop 35E. She was homeported in La Madellena Sardinia. Capt. Harry S. Shraeder was skipper. Had a great tour of duty on her.
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Bob Oddo rvoddo@warwick.net
New Hampton, NY. USA
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Frank Mazzola fraola@thegrid.net
cambria, ca. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I served on the Gilmore in the early part of 1954 as a rmsn before transferring to trumpetfish I retired from the Navy as RMC Good old days Frank Mazzola RMC USN Ret ....
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Mark T. Willison Marktw9@aol.com
Nineveh, IN. USA
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Joe Guy braveboy@mindspring.com
Knoxville, TN. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
I rode the Orion over in 80 and stayed next five years in La madd after we relieved the Gilmore that summer. saw quite a few names in the guestbook who crossdecked to the orion.

This is a great site
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Laing Batchler batchler@pica.army.mil
Stroudsburg, PA. USA
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Favorite Web Site:
was onboard from Feb. 1964 to Feb 1967 TM2 Batchler
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RICHARD BERTHELOT duke@simplynet.net
DUNCAN, OK. USA
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Favorite Web Site: DUKES MARBLE HOMEPAGE
I can't epress what I feel like finding the AS 16 homepage it sure has brought back fond memories. I can still see the subs along side the BARB flying a broom. the SPEARFISH I was an e/m 3rd class. Served from commissing to Dec. 8 1945. would like to locate Johnny Hurd,Don CROWELL.Chicago
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E.M. "IKE" Bridges, Jr. ikeman68@aol.com
Anniston, AL.. USA
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Served on the Gilmore 4/49 thru 4/55. I was in 8th. Div, welding shop under MEC Rotmen, MEC Grey, MEC Dulaney, MEl Cummings. Made SFC and LDO 9/63. Retired LT. March 74. Would appreciate hearing from anyone that served onboard during this time frame.
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Frank Chimi quinzy1@aol.com
Quincy, ma. USA
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looking for Bill Chapman a "ct" from nyc served on gilmore 1970-73, also Dan Sabine from Behesda Md
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Elmer G. Hunt, Lt. SC.USN Ret. ltscusn@bellsouth.net
Summerville, SC. USA
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I retired from the Navy on board the Gilmore on 1 Aug. 1967 I am glad to be in touch with the Gilmore after 32 years.
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Frank Chimi quinzy1@aol.com
Quincy, ma. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from may of 70 (in Charlston, just before moving to Key West) till May of 71 when I mustered out. I worked in the R4 division as an electronics tech, the division commander was "Huston" a WO1, I remember Robbie Robertson, Dennis Raab, Massimgill (the tv expert). I have great memories of that time and never cease to be amazed at how when I was there I could not wait to get out of the Navy and get home, and now, almost 30 years later I miss those times when life was so simple and I enjoyed myself so much on $68 every two weeks!! I am still in touch with Doug Mansur who was in the rewind shop and remember and miss many people, Atkinson from Corpus Christi, Jerry Gosda, Chickenman, Gary Burkhart (head), Pacheco from the optical shop, a guy named Mattson from Waco Texas, and many more.
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Bob kc2deg@warwick.net
NJ. USA
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Can the pictures dated from 1972 actaully be from 1973? I met the ship in Key west in early 1973, if I remember correctly. When we arived at La Madda. The XO said if you go liberty don't all go to one island, they might not have the room for us all in one place (side note). As I recall the Beer hall wasn't completed or any other building. The Italian guards had machine guns and patroled the Island. I may be mistaken, I'll have to look at my orders for the dates. We releived the Fulton from there as I recall.
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Larry Nash lwnash@moose.ncia.net
Snowville, NH. USA
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Served aboard her from 77 to 79 in the R-6/7 and R-2 Divisions while in La Mad. Good Site, brought back some good memories.
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PERWIEN, MICHAEL MA3 JAMES_PERWIEN@ML.COM
ST PETERSBURG, FL. USA
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SERVED JUN 60 TO JAN 62 IN MACHINE ACCOUNTING. MISS THE GREAT GALLEY

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Frederick J. Vivenzio(Vince) vince2@ny.tds.net
Auburn, NY. USA
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This is great, thanks for keeping communications open.
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Raymond K. Emery emeryrk@lightlink.com
Montour Falls, NY. USA
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I sure do like your home page.Can you find any pictures from 1957-1961? I have a very few. Mine are all B/W pictures. If you want any let me know. I am trying to find a good shot of the SUB RON 4 round plack that was on the stack if you have one.I got the web site from Dan. You did not have his name on your list of where did you hear of the site.

Keep up the SUPER GOOD job. Ray
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Robert Senkowsky www.fvpoolpro.com
Lakewood, NJ. USA
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I would like to included in mailing list.I served aboard the Gilmore 1951,53 in pattern shop. I would be greatful for information in the fall reunion. My phone number 1-732-262-7798

Thank you Robert Senkowsky
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Steve Barkow sbarkow@livenet.net
Chesapeake, Va. USA
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I was messing around on the web one day and decided to use alta vista to see what information there was on the USS gilmore. Imagine my surprise to find this excellent website! I was on the Gilmore from April 73 to May 75 and worked in the periscope repair shop 35A. I vividly remember my first boss OM1 forsyth (I hope his name is spelled correctly). I also remember working in the studio of Big "G" TV. I didn't know it at the time, but that would end up being one of the best duty stations I ever served at. I look forward to hearing from some the others that were in the optical shop with me.
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Jerry Witsberger PatsyWits@1st.net
Wheeling, WV. USA
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I was on the Gilmore in from 1962 to 1965. I was a machinist mate and worded on ac/refrigeration. Please, if any of my shipmates are out there I would like to hear from you. Daniele Latondress was my immediate superiour officer. I have a lousy memory but my wife remembers the names Lannie and Lonnie Bell--the twins, Pojay (probably not spelled right, Lannie Heatherington, and that is about it.

Jerry Witsberger.
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Robert Senkowsky fvpoolpro
Lakewood, NJ. USA
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I would like to atend the fall reunion please send any information you may have on it. I sreved on the HW Gilmore 1951,53.please send any ifomation of any shipmates during that period from the pattern shop or moulding shop.
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Raymond E. Presbrey TM3 rigrizzly@yahoo.com
Harrisville, RI. USA
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Searved onboard the Gilmore from July '52 to Sept '53 Worked at base torpedo shop when not on board the Gilmore Would like to hear from anyone in the torpedo gang Will attend Sept '99 reunion
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LeRoy M Jones lmj@bellatlantic.net
Pasadena, MD. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from February 1968 until May 1969. Was a deck ape and made BM3 before transfering to Morrocco. My brother EN3 Lloyd Jones served on the Gilmore from September 1966 until going to Nam in April 1968. While aboard the Gilmore Lloyd was assigned to the Outside machine shop.
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Richard E White cycle@ncia.net
Gorham, NH. USA
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I Was on the Gilmore when she was in Key West Fl. Winter of 1949 through June 1950 Then was stationed in New London Conn I was a printer on the Gilmore

Great page tks
God Bless Rick
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Wally Overton wallyo@home.com
San Clemente, Ca. USA
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I served on the "Happy Howard" from 1956 to 1958 while it was stationed in Key West. I was a Fire Control Technician working on the ship's 5 inch guns, control, and computers. The 20mm and 40mm guns were removed while I was aboard.
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Mark B. Rose Rose4357@bellsouth.net
Cleveland, TN. USA
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I served on the USS Howard W. Gilmore from 1975- 1976. I was a Storekeeper in supply and when I left in '76 I was a E5. I then transferred to the USS Orion in Charleston, S.C.. I stayed there until December 1979 and I left the service.
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Jack Canfield drahthaar@aol.com
Spring , Tx. USA
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Son of Gunners Mate 1st class Howard C Canfield WW2, 1944/45. I think that he may have been part of orig. crew. He was stationed a Great Lakes 12/44, and went to sea duty shortly after.
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George Cain gcain@colusanet.com
Maxwell, Calif.. USA
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I was on board the Gilmore from commissioning ,to the end of WW2. I have gone to every reunion except the first two. I plan to be at the reunion at Mobile, Ala. I was in the Executrive office along with McManus, Fielding, Krause, Ireland, Friedman and Boehnke. Fielding, now deceased, and I kept in touch for many years. Al Keefer, the paymaster and I also keep in touch and usually call each other at least once a month. I see that the son of Milton Friedman gave some pictures to this website. I remember Milton very well. I am a rice and row crop farmer in California and am semi-retired. My wife and I have traveled to many places. I spent about a day at Subic Bay in the Philippines about ten years ago. The plankowners would never recognize Olongopo(spelling). Instead of grass huts it is a big city and I was shown around the naval base.

Would like to hear from any shipmates. See you at the reunion.
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John Weston johnweston@ij.net
Safety Harbor, FL. USA
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I was a member of the ships crew from Dec.78- Feb. 80.
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Ron Matthews curlym@mindspring.com
Kingston Springs, TN. USA
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Served on Gilmore from June 1972 to February 1974 in R-2 Division, 38 Shop. Boarded in Mobile when Gilmore was in drydock. A month there, then eight months in Pascagoula at Ingalls. Back to Key West...then Charleston and Gitmo and Haiti and Charleston, again and Key West for the last time. Two weeks to cross the Atlantic. Barcelona and on to La Maddelena. Liberty trips to Palma (twice), Villafrance, Genoa, Gaeta. Also played in one of the ship's bands. My friends called me "Fuzzy."

A little side note...anyone who served on board from March 73 to July 74 is eligible for the Meritorious Unit Commendation that Gilmore received.
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John Sunday jacksunday@worldnet.att.net
Princeton, NJ. USA
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Was onboard through Mobile 1972, Ingalls Shipyard, Gitmo, Charleston, and La Mad. Remember "dropping anchor" in Haiti. Great times setting up the rock. Was a supply officer. Good to hear your stories!
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Michael Townsend mtownsnd@flash.net
San Antonio, Tx. USA
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Kevin Cloran
Cambridge, MA. USA
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As an Electricians Mate assigned to C-Division (Craft) from July 1974-to-July 1975, I helped maintain/ operate small craft that shuttled personnel to/ from Santo Stefano (The ROCK)-La Madellena (LaMaad)-Palau. I was aboard The Gilmore for the 'Villa France, France' & 'Tunis, Tunisia' ports-of-call; my only memories are fond ones ..................

Amongst my most vivid memories of The Rock are: the beer hall, witnessing Submariners 'imbibe' & execute 'rituals' upon arrival to the Rock, the (Rock) bowling ally (under construction at the time), vert-reps, playing 'Harp' in the 'Rock Band' (played once on Santo Stefano), and developing many friendships during my [brief] tour on the Gilmore.

Good Luck to all!

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William (Stoney) Stonehocker wstonehocker@worldnet.att.net
Metuchen, NJ. USA
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I was on the Gilmore in Italy from Nov.73 to May 74 and worked in the pattern shop for Chief Tribbling (spelling?). What an experience, a liberity boat hit a rock and sank, the beer hall was built, the riot at La Mad after a fight between shipmates and locals at the disco. Calling away the divers to go and save 200 or so shipmates holding the landing from locals and the Italian cops after the fight. Some of my memories are bit fuzzy but I can remember a few very well. Does any one remember the night coming back from Paulma, Spain during darken ship and there was an explosion, or very firey discharge that scared the bridge half to death? It came from the foundry and was a long tube made from empty peanut cans taped together with a hole in the bottom for lighter fluid, the shell was a coke can with tape around it to fit snug. When fired a flame shot 30-40 feet off the port side o-1 deck that brought out the xo and every master-at-arms on the ship looking for who done it. The tube and other evidence now rests on the bottom of the med. If any one remembers any of these great times including when I was blue ball by the animal locker drop me a line, espicially Manasco, Mountjoy, Elston and any one I missed.

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Jerry Bernard gfbrab@earthlink.net
Highland, mi.. USA
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I served aboard the U.S.S. Howard W. Gilmore A.S.-16 from 1955 through 1956 ---- I was a PM3 in the pattern shop. The Chief's name was Hewitt and he carved many of the pattern's that were used for the plaques for our ship and many of the sub's in our fleet. The names in our pattern shop were Olson, Jackson, Koester, Heighnson, Meyer, McAllister, Cusie, Backhman, Sherron ----- Great group of guys and a great ship ---- If you guy,s come across this notice drop me a note.

GOD Bless and Go Navy!!!!!
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GEORGE GILKENSON SH-3 gilkenson@cyberzone.net
PLAINFIELD, CT. USA
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THIS IS GREAT!! IN TOUCH WITH SOME OLD SHIPMATES!! CHECKED ON BOARD IN SUNNY KEY WEST, APRIL 1972.. FIRST WORKED IN SHIPS LAUNDRY, (I DIDN'T LOOSE ANY OF YOURS, DID I??) AND THEN THE SHIPS STORE OFFICE.. THE KEY WEST DAYS WERE GREAT.. STILL GO BACK WITH MY LOVELY WIFE OF 24 YEARS TO THE ISLAND EVERY OTHER YEAR OR SO.. ANYBODY REMEMBER WE GOT UNDERWAY FROM KEY WEST (FOR GOOD THIS TIME) AND FORGOT TO THROW OFF THE STERN LINE!!! THE TUGS WERE TRYING TO PULL US OUT AND WE WERE STILL TIED TO THE PIER.. THEN PROCEEDED TO LOOSE BOTH ANCHORS IN HAITI HARBOR!! BEST LIBERTY PORT.. THE TIME WE WENT TO PALMA.. WORST.. GENEOA, ITALY.. LEFT "THE ROCK" (REMEMBER THE WACKY SEA-BEES THAT WERE BUILDING THE PLACE??) IN 1974, TO SUBASE NEWLONDON, MET MY WIFE, DISCHARGED 1975 AND SETTLED IN CONN. REMEMBER "RALPH" THE DOG THE SEA-BEES HAD?? HE KNEW WHEN THE LIBERTY BOATS WERE RUNNING , CAUGHT THE LAST ONE BACK FROM LA MADA. EVERY NIGHT.. WELL, GOT TO GO FOR NOW.. PLEASE DROP ME A LINE AND WE'LL SWAP SOME "HOTEL HOWARD" STORIES!!
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Ken Duncan icsduncan@macatawa.com
Grand Rapids, Mi. USA
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I was on the Gilmore from 62 to 65 in R3 division gyro shop.
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James L. Cantrell Trell1@prodigy.net
Columbia, SC. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from 1959 until 1961. I was a SK2 in S-1 division, and I also played saxophone in the band. It was a shock to see the old girl in such a sad state of affairs, but thanks for the memories.
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James L. Cantrell Trell1@prodigy.net
Columbia, SC. USA
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I served as a SK2 aboard the Gilmore from 1959 until 1961.

Thanks for the memories.
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Michael Bankson bankson@riolink.com
Truth or Consequences, NM. USA
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I served on the silly gilley form April '79 until De-Commisioning. I was an EM in the Tech Library and R-3 Div in outside repair. I survived the crossing to Norforlk and made myself sick on BigMac's.

I remember the XO getting killed. Capt. Kleindenst(sp). He was supposed to take Command of the Orion, He was a great loss to us all, He was a good officer and an good man. [ Tell us more ]
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Wayne T. Cross WTCROSS@msn.com
Richmond, Virginia. USA
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I was on the Gilmore from 1968 to somtime in 1970. That was just before she went to Keywest. I was in R-2 Division in the Machine Shop. I came onboard and served my time messcooking and then went to the shop. When I left the Gilmore I was a MR-3. I went on the spring board in 1969 and had a great time. I have pictures of us leaving Charleston and going under the Cooper River Bridge, and other photos of us firing the 5" 38 at Sea. Nice job on the Home Page.

Thanks for the nice memories.
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Jeffrey W. Cook jwcook@att.com
Plano, il. USA
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I was an RMSN aboard the Gilmore in 1967/68 when she was in Charleston, SC.
I would like to hear from anyone that was aboard during that approximate time frame.

Address:
J. Cook
4876 Sandy Bluff Rd
Plano, Il. 60545
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WALTER GRAY WGRAY75418@AOL.COM
STONEVILLE, NC. USA
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SERVED ON THE GILMORE DECK DEPT FROM FEB. 1969 TO SEPT. 1971.
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Rick Ramm rickr@qwestinternet.net
Dublin, OH. USA
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Served on HGW 63-66, great site.
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David A. Stringberg wkdwarrior@aol.com
Kansas City, MO. USA
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Was researching ships my father, Arthur E. Stringberg, served on during WWII. Nice page and great info, am forwarding to him. Thanks one and all.
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Jon DeCrette jdecrette@earthlink.net
Baltimore, Md. USA
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Was on the Gilmore in 1971-72.
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Mark A. Cawthon cawthons@goldfield.com
King George, va. USA
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Jan 5 1977, 0530 arrival and departed August 1978 0530 liberty boat.
Arrived as SA and departed as RMSN. I was sent to RM "A" school while still attached. A week after I arrived the Navy Exchange/Commissary burned down. Two fire parties one on each end spraying each other. I was many fights at the Beer Hall. I saw Athens, Greece, Palma, Spain , Malaga, Spain. I was running my mouth to much. My Chief took to the port hole overlooking the crane deck and told me if I didn't keep my mouth shut I would find myself out the greasing those cables with the BM's. . . . . . I never said another word...

I retired as an Radioman Chief in 1997.
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Twig Wiggins wiggineb@a1.cfoc.umc.dupont.com
Wilmington, N.C.. USA
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I served aboard the "Happy Howie" from late '68' through my discharge date of March 17,1972 in Key West. I was assigned to the Shipfitter Shop ("The Animal Locker") and proudly earned the reputation to be known as "THE LITTLEST ANIMAL" for which I was awarded an inscribed belt buckle of which I still own. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers any of the "Animal Locker " gang.
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Frank J Ontl crystal @genevaonline.com
Walworth, wi. USA
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Served on the Gilmore in Subic Bay 1945 brought her back to Key West in March of 1946. Still go to the reunions.
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Guy Courtemanche courtemancheg@mascorp.com
Everett, WA. USA
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Just searching for familiar childhood memories. My father served on the Gilmore from about 68/69 - 71. HMCS Lee Courtemanche. Chief of sick bay. So, if you were ill or injured, you may have met him. I spent one night on board once, but mostly remember watching the ship leave, and come back in (including one stormy time the wind blew it into the dock, and we all went running)!
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Timothy J. Joyce tjjoyce@erols.com
Virginia Beach, VA. USA
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It makes me feel young again finally getting intouch maybe with some of my old shipmates. This is so great I had the time of my life on that old gal. Great to find you.
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Richard Hauser sneaker1@superior.net
Gloversville, NY. USA
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I was stationed on U S S Bushnel AS-15 1957-61 in Key West,Fla. Seen Gilmore tied up at pier different times. I thought it would be interesting to look over your web page.

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Joey Paul Hayes joephayes@mindspring.com
Raleigh, N.C.. USA
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I would like to find guys who worked in the outside machine shop,from 1977-1980
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CHUCK STOCKDALE cstockdale@capecod.net
Dennis, , MA. USA
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She was my first! I was on the "the Rock" from April '76 to April '77. My duties were to see that you all got fed! Hurley, Soja, Law, Goodwill, Chief White, Gentes,
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John A. Gilmore jgilmore@colsa.com or gilmoreja@juno.com
Harvest, AL. USA
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I am from Charleston, SC. While the Gilmore was stationed there, my father worked as a rigger at the Naval Shipyard in Charleston and had numerous tasks maintaining the ship. It is truly a small world.
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William K. (Ken) Gilmore kgilmore@onramp.net
Lubbock, TX. USA
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I did a search for "Gilmore" on Alta Vista, and was surprised to find a ship named the USS Howard W. Gilmore. Just curiousity because of the common name.
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Joy Garrett stowejoy@aol.com
Birmingham, AL. USA
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I am the daughter of Bill G. Barton. My dad served on the Gilmore from 1955-1957. He also played on the Gilmore baseball team. He loves to hear from shipmates so I'd love to pass on your name to him.
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Earl John Habben
Willmar, MN. USA
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Served as a SK2 in Division 13 on the Howie from 1951-1955. I reported to duty the day a US Navy plane & a Cuban airliner collided over the bay near Key West FL. Details of Hurricane Carol in Sept.'54 are still vivid in my memory. The R & R cruises to Havana, Cuba are fond memories from my tour of duty.
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W.W.Gilmore III wwg3rd@aol.com
Reno, nv.. USA
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Searching family history.

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Ed Stemple knine@mitec.net
Omaha, NE. USA
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Boarded the Gilmore on Christmas Eve 1975 and left on Christmas Day 1976. Served 101 days as a mess cook andthe rest in the deck division under BM1 Cahill. Names that ring a bell are Vonnahme, Murphy, Kalinowski, Granger Pait, Malpass and Mahoney. Spent the Bi-Centenial in "La Mad" toured to Barcelona, Malaga, Palma and Marsailles France. Left the Gilmore to go to the Armed Forces School of Music in Little Creek. They didn't know what the hell I was coming out of the fleet into the Music School which is full of college kids in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. They all had their shiney new uniforms on and I reported in all my Gilmore Glory in dungarees covered with paint and a baby pin in my ball cap. Eventually I graduated as an MU3 and finshed another three years with the Navy Rock and Roll band "Iron Clad" out of Charleston. I'd love to know where the Gilmore is now unless I've been using her to shave with!

Fair Winds and Following Seas....EF Stemple

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Paul Shifflet pshiff@seidata.com
Aurora, IN. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore during 1975/76. I was a deck ape and operated the cranes on the boat deck. I miss the old girl.
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Harold Lawrence Gilmore hgilmore@cape.com
Falmouth, MA. USA
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General interest in the common name. saw the testimony in groton museum to the heroic effort.

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Lee Arnone LARNONE@AOL.COM
Culver City, CA. USA
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Worked in the AUW department from 1957 thru 1960. Travel to Gitmo, Jamaca
several times to St Thomas V.I. and Charlston S.C. lots of good memories
Thanks internet and the opportunity to say hi to my fellow shipmates.
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Troy "Andy" Andersen troyandersen@uswest.net
Longmont, Co. USA
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I have changed my E-mail address

I have tons of pictures of the Gilmore from 1955 - 1959

I was in the E division as an EM3 I am looking for information about any reunion that may be comming up.

There is another Gilmore E division guy in town, Ron Whodehouse he was in the IC oart of the E div. He doesnot have an e-mail address yet so you can contact him thrugh me.

We both would like any contact or information that any one may have.
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Bob Thomas rethomas@earthlink.net
San Diego, CA. USA
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Served as Executive Officer May 1965 to July 1966. Relieved CDR Jim Kelly. CO was Capt Bill Rothamel. I attended a reunion in San Diego a few years ago. I enjoyed my tour on Gilmore. I think Lt Stu Nelson was chief engineer. I had other submarine jobs after that and retired in 1970 as Captain.
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John Stott popejohnpaul@mailexcite.com
Arlington, Va.. USA
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Served on Gilmore 1974-75 in S-6 Division, ADP Shop. Remember the 8-track player.....David Bowie, Steely Dan, War, James Taylor, Lynard Skynard, America, Steve Miller band........anyone out there from the "Fighting S-6" from 74-75?
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William G. Chase chfchase@harvardpd.com
Watertown, MA. USA
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I served on the Howard W. Gilmore from January 1947 to June 1949. I was stationed at Key West, Florida and worked in the print shop.

I would love to hear from anybody who served during that time.
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John D. Ippert mcpojdi@compuserve.com
Charleston, WV. USA
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Mark E. Robbins mrobthedog@erols.com
Kings Park, NY. USA
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I am the son in law of Joseph Brandejsky, who served on the Howard Gilmore.
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David Evans dnrevans@madbbs.com
Jamestown, NY. USA
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Favorite Web Site: the USS Howard W. Gilmore guestbook
Would like to hear from anyone who worked in the machine shop in 1974.

Where are you-all?! Thanks.
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Jim Rowan
ca. USA
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I was on board 1967-1968 (Pictured in 68 Springboard R-1 Div.)
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Lee Greer lgreer@lcsc.edu
Lewiston, Id. USA
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I spent a year in Sardinia as acting Master Diver 73-74.Anyone remember our raven named Cliff that was the hood ornament on the diving boat? He sure got everyones attention when we pulled alongside and his wings were spread. Nice site. Hated to see the ship in that shape but they all get that way. I went to Mare Island INACTSHIPS and saw a lot of them looking like that. I left the Navy in late 76. Now leaving the state employ next summer.
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Peter M. Fleming HM26973@aol.com
Fargo, ND. USA
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I was on the Gilmore (Med. Dept.) '72/ '73 I was RAD the day before it left for La Madelena ( or however it's spelled). Sure wouldn't mind hearing from somebody from the old "Happy Howy" "The Scourge of the Gulf"
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Paul Skarbowski pasuca@aol.com
Spring Valley, NY. USA
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I served aboard the "Happy Howie" from April 71 thru Feb.72. Assigned to R-6 Div. as DM2. Spent a short time in Charston before ship changed homeport to Key West. Best memory is the week we spent in New Oleans during Madi Gras. After that I was transfered to NAS Norfolk.

I'd like to hear from R/5, R/6 shipmates.
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Charles Mertz Jr mertz@worldnet.att.net
Killingworth, CT. USA
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I served as an MR onboard The Gilmore from April '66 to April '68. I was in R3 division. I also sailed on Springboard '68 and I believe I still have my cruise book intact.
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Jerome J. Dornak texag85@aol.com
El Campo, TX. USA
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Served on the Gilmore during the Korean war
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Vincent D Sacco mct@iag.net
Orlando, fl. USA
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I was a member of the crew stationed in Sardinia '75 thru '76. Worked in the aft engine room hung out with Ron Wandasiewizc, he worked in AC& R and turned me on to this site, he hasn't signed on yet but he will soon so any of his buds out there leave him your name and address, he'll be happy to hear from you. Me, Currently living in Altamonte Springs, outside Orlando, selling new hondas. looking to hear from old faces.
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Norman A. Hults nahults@yahoo.com
Windsor, Va. USA
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Was a crewmember from 2/60 to 4/62. I was in R-2 Div, Outside Machine Shop. The last time I seen the Gilmore it was in sad shape at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. I'm not sure if she is still there but I could find out if anyone needs to know.
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David Weirich Dweir86395@aol.com
Benicia, Ca. USA
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Served aboard during the change of home ports to La Maddelena in 1973.

I was in the diving locker. Our biggest job, as I recall, was "salvaging" coffee cups from the bottom and feeding our pet octopus that Randy Everett found. The coffee cups were traded for food from the galley. Upon my return to the states in 1974, I was stationed in San Francisco. I am still in the bay area, but not the Navy.
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Allen Keefer JeannetteB@aol.com
Cloverdale, CA. USA
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Served aboard Date of commission to 1946 (Plank owner). Worked in the disbursing office (paymaster) SKC disbursing
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Donald J. Allen dmallen3@1rochester.rr.com
Lakeview, NY. USA
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Don is the historian of the Gilmore Assoc. I commissioned the ship May 1944 and left Jan 1946. The next Gilmore Reunion is in Oct 1999 Alabama. For more info I can be reached at 1592 North Creek Rd, Lakeview NY, 14085. Phone 716-627-9875
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Jon DeCrette jdecrette@earthlink.net
Baltimore , Md. USA
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I served on the "Happy Howard" from '71-'72. I would like to hear from any of my shipmates who served as storekeepers(SK).
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Bill Sciarretta fand@mindspring.com
sarasota, fl. USA
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I was aboard the USS Howard Gilmore as a seaman from 1956-57. I was then transferred to the USS Petrel. I am searching for Donald Graves who was aboard the Gilmore at same time. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts please let me know! Thanks for the great memories!!
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Jon Adair
Birmingham, al. USA
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Served aboard Gilmore July 64 to April 66. Was TM3 in the AUW Shop. Made two Springboard cruises to San Juan and a shakedown cruise to Gitmo. This web site brought back a lot of memories.
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J. Parks Hammond veranda@arkansas.net
Little Rock, AR. USA
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As J. Parks Hammond, MM1 From 1974-76 I served on the USS Howard W. Gilmore in R-7 (an RCSS} and R-1 Divisions and was President of the First Class Mess and managed to get the First Class Mess recognized officially.

Thanks for the photos and allowing me to wander down memory lane.

How did he get the aerial views at San Stephano? I don't remember any planes flying over and it was very rare for us to have two subs to port and one to starboard while I was on board. I can guarantee this since R-7 hooked up the coolant overflow systems for any "nuke" moored alongside.

J. Parks Hammond
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John Needham John.Needham@latimes.com
los angeles, ca. USA
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Served in the Gilmore radio shack around April or May of 1968 until discharge in August of 1968. Reported aboard from the USS John Adams (SSBN620 Blue)
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Martin Hansen Mwhans@Aol.Com
DeKalb, IL. USA
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I was a member of the crew from 79-81, worked in the R-2 division machine shop. Rode the Gilmore back for decommissioning in Norfolk from her homeport in La Maddelena, Sardinia Italy.

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John(Jack) Daniels jdanie@sandia.gov
Albuquerque, NM. USA
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Served 1961-63,EM3,was aboard when we went to Cuba.
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Gary Farrar gfarrar@ju.edu
Jacksonville, FL. USA
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My tour of duty was during the year of 1976. I was in S-5 (I think).
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Steven L. Pfeiffer stevep@netins.net
Browning, Mo. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore from 71-73 while home ported in Key West, Fl. I was part of the ships company and was a DC3. I have kept most of our Damage Control Division together through the years. This page is great and keep up the good work. Thank You.
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(George J. Coon @sales@hawkmtnartpapers.com
Leesport, PA. USA
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I was the MPA on Howard W. Gilmore April 1978 to May 1980.
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Gary D. Lyell Gsclyell@aol.com
Cuyahoga Falls, Oh. USA
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I was on this ship from 1970 to 1972
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Tom Baldwin tbaldwin@aristotle.net
Sherwood, Ar. USA
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Father served on board during wwII

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Terry L Grammer ptgramme@bellsouth.net
Gastonia, NC. USA
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I served on the USS Howard W. Gilmore from Feb. 71 to Nov. 72. My 2 brothers Dennis and Larry were also aboard. I worked as the storekeeper for the deck force under Master Chief Jeffcoat. My brother Larry also worked for the deck force in charge of the paint locker. Dennis worked in the DC carpenter shop. Have many fond memories of my time on the Gilmore. Would like to hear from some of my shipmates. Enjoyed reading the guest book and seeing other who had served on the Gilmore even some at the same time as I did. God Bless each of you.
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Bob Wildblood (HM2) drbob8@erols.com
Rockville, MD. USA
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