USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16) 2002 Guestbook

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Metcalf, Glenn (Jan M. Billingsley) louisjan@surfsouth.com
Fitzgerald, GA. USA
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I forgot to mention what daddy did on board. I guess his rank was seaman, he was a mineman, worked for the chaplain, and worked in the library. Don't know if that will matter or not, but I know those ships are big with lots of folks on them. Jan
-Tue Dec 31 21:36:22 PST 2002

Metcalf, Glenn (Jan M. Billingsley) louisjan@surfsouth.com
Fitzgerald, GA. USA
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my dad, Glenn Metcalf, was on the Gilmore from '55-'59 in Key West. He was from PA. One of his friends, Leon Houffacher, a shipmate and PA resident, also, introduced him to Niurka, my mom, a cuban girl raised up in Key West. They married in '57, had my brother 12 mths later in Key West, and then Daddy was discharged in '59. They moved to SC, Daddy went to college (Bob Jones Univ), had my sister and myself, graduated, moved back to Key West in '65. They started up a church there and we had sailors, marines, and soldiers living with us off and on throughout the years, but he had lost track of his shipmates by then. We left in '73 and moved to Georgia. My parents began another church up here from a Bible Study in our home. In 2001 we found out Daddy had cancer; we fought for his life for 9 months before he finally went to be with Jesus in May of 2002 at the young age of 66. Mom is still pastoring the church and it's still going strong (because God is doing the work, not because of us). Because Daddy didn't talk a whole lot about his time in the Navy with us, I'm trying to find some who served with him hoping they can give me stories (if there were any). I understood he was fairly close to Leon and i have emailed some of you hoping to find him. If you have any info, please let me know. God bless you...Jan
-Mon Dec 30 16:13:00 PST 2002

John "Lefty" Lefebvre engaoe10@aol.com
Norfolk, VA. USA
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I was ICFN "Lefty" Lefebvre, 1979-1980 ,worked in the R-3 I.C. Gyro Shop for IC1 Carl Cmehil. I was the phone talker on the bridge the day the XO was killed. I wont ever forget him or that day. Does anyone remember he used to come down to the "speed line" every Friday and dish out burgers and beans and talk to us guys as we came through the line? Dont know too many XOs who would do that. Other than his death, I had a great time that tour, the "Big Club" , and took the ride home with her to de-commissioning in Norfolk. Another person injured the day the XO was killed was BM1 Henry Dickenson, now BMCM Dickensen (Ret.) Years later, I served as a young Chief Petty Officer with Henry on the USS Trenton LPD-14. During my commissioning as an LDO, Henry was the one who gave me my officer's cover, and first salute. Its a small world, during shipyard work being done to one of my vessels at Detyens Shipyard in Charleston. S.C. this summer, I realized my Project Manager was IMC Phil Stanley (Ret), who was also on the Gilmore 79-80. In 1993 I got a rare look at Gilmore again while she was in Norfolk Naval Ship Yard, getting Nuclear Handling facilities cut out and removed. The paint was faded and falling off. You could just make out the 16 on the bow, but her lines still graceful for an old ship. I would love to hear from anyone from back then, Dash? Bobby Graves? Singletary? CW04 Mckee?
Take care all.
LCDR lefebvre, USN, Retired
-Sun Dec 29 22:38:23 PST 2002

Jeff W. Cook jwcook01@aol.com
Alvin, IL. USA
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Past crewmember (RM3) 1968
-Mon Dec 16 19:14:51 PST 2002

Marlin H. Halbert marlin_halbert@hotmail.com
Apple Valley, Mn.. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore from 1950 to 1954 as LI2 in the Print Shop. Would like to hear from anyone aboard in that period.
-Mon Dec 16 09:00:06 PST 2002

Leonard Myers sweetgirl_cm@hotmail.com
Yoakum, tx. USA
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i was aboad the ship 1970-1971. EN3. i would like to get the email address from you
-Sun Dec 15 11:51:29 PST 2002

jerry t. jarmon jtjarmon@hotmail.com
austin, tx. USA
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hey shipmates!! i was on the happy howie from 1970-1972 in the mk 37 torpedo shop with chief hughes, maddog maddox, moss, joe erwin, dave groth, rick "slick" meredith, lee pedro, ron ehler, ens. warr, and many others- also fuzzie mensch from the 14 shop, big john athey, homer farrel,tom sinott, and way too many others to try to name this late at night. the two years on the gilmore were two of the happiest years of my life- and convinced me to stay in the reserves- i finally retired out of the reserves in '94 after 28 years- i would like to thank chief hughes and tm1 ron "maddog" maddox for the many valuable lessons in leadership and in life i learned from both of them- if anyone knows the whereabouts of either, i sure would like to get in touch with them- or any of my ol' shipmates- i have been in touch with dave groth and joe erwin- dave did tell me that rick meredith has gone on to the last muster, a victim of cancer. i hope to hear from more of y'all in the near future!! jerry t. jarmon TMCM USNR-RET
-Sat Dec 14 21:04:57 PST 2002

Nathan Knox Tooloud6@cs.com
Niagara Falls, NY. USA
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I served in 1975 & 76 as an Oil King. Great Memories and Great Site. Thank you.
-Sat Dec 14 17:46:43 PST 2002

Nathan Knox Tooloud6@cs.com
Niagara Falls, NY. USA
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I found this today by accident and I'm very happy to have done so!!!
I served on H.W.Gilmore 1975-1977. Great memories, Thank you!
-Sat Dec 14 15:38:08 PST 2002

Paul Skarbowski pasuca@aol.com
Spring Valley, NY. USA
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Should have proofed what I typed.
Like tohear from Robbie,Creep,Smitty,Cal, RT Lisi, etal
-Wed Dec 11 16:26:27 PST 2002

Paul Skarbowsdki pasuca@aol.com
Spring Valley, NY. USA
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Just an update.Still looking for former shipmates. was onboard the Happy Howie from March 70 Thru Feb.71 R-6 Division. Love to here fromRobbie, Creep,Cal RT Lisietal
-Wed Dec 11 16:22:11 PST 2002

Rev. Philip J. Arends NoDakFCF@frontiernet.net
Williston, ND. USA
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I am the son of Edwin Arends, who served on the Gilmore from 1944-1946 as a Torpedoman's Mate?. Correspondence may be sent to me, I'll forward it to him (he lives a few blocks from me).

Great web site(s)
Agape' Rev. Philip J. Arends <
-Sun Dec 8 16:06:34 PST 2002

glenn savastano glennsavy@attbi.com
manchester, nh. USA
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I was a radioman and shore on shore patrol sep 78 to jul 80. I am looking for any old buddies
-Sun Dec 8 13:53:14 PST 2002

glenn savastano glennsavy@attbi.com
manchester , nh. USA
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I have been trying to hook up with old buddies
-Sun Dec 8 13:48:00 PST 2002

Edward Hedrick hedlawn@hotmail.com
Trumbull , ct. USA
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USS Gilmore det 201/ Orion det 101. Dec 77 & april 79 on board.
Trans to Orion 1982.
-Sat Dec 7 19:33:41 PST 2002

William E. Bowden hbowden@new.rr.com
Seymour, WI. USA
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I belive my Grandpa Richard Bowden servered on this ship In world war II.He gave me a Zippo lighter with this ship brassed into the front of it.I never got much of a chance to talk to much about it with him for he is very sick and will not be around much longer.Thanks for the sight
so I can see some of my families history
SSgt W. Bowden USAF
-Sat Dec 7 01:08:08 PST 2002

William R. Haines willie418@webtv.net.
Indian Head, Pa. USA
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I served aboard Building 16 pier November from Nov. 65 to Dec. 67 and went fron FA to DC2 thanks to Mr. Watson my Divson Officer. Would like to hear from the Damage Control personal and other shipmates. I had a good learning experiance that helped me for my next two ships. Have pictures of the Good Times.
-Fri Dec 6 21:32:39 PST 2002

Bill Hickman gizzimo1@msn.com
Williamsburg, Ohio. USA
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Hi ship matesor should I say I was next door on the USS Everglades AD-24 From Oct 1966 to July 1970,and there was many mornings I would look across the water at the Gilmore And the subs tied to her.tied up just like us,we hardley moved except when the tide came in and out.There was guy stationed there that was from cincinnati like my self and he road home with me one time ,Can't remember his name.
Thoses were good days the best in my life,wish I could go back
-Fri Dec 6 10:50:48 PST 2002

Duane E. Tron detron98@main-net.com
St. Paris, OH. USA
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I served aboard the Happy Howard from 1964-66. I was a CS-3 when I was transferred to the Simon Lake for processing from active duty to the Naval Reserve. I'd have to look up the exact dates as I don't remember them. I send my best wishes and greetings to any former shipmates who might remember me.
-Thu Dec 5 22:20:21 PST 2002

George Sullivan gsulli1121@aol.com
Auroral IL, USA
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On board 53to55. Picked up the ship in the Boston Navy Yard in 1953. Came aboard as a EM3. Had many great adventures, trip to Newfoundland,the hurricane on the return trip. Worked outside repair Div 10. Workedat night on the snorkels and then got the next day off in Key West.The guys that worked at night hot a chit and were allowed to sleep in the next day. My wife was living in KeyWest so I would get up and go home. I would hang my chit on a buddies rack so he could stay in he rack. This drove the MA mad because he knew what I was doing but could not wake all the guys to find the one who did not work. He swore he would get me and he did when I ate lunch on one of the boats and did not get back to take in my bedding. But that is another story. One of the guys I would really like to locate is Smokey Reynolds who would sit in the slopshoot,drink beer and cry at the country music. He was a great friend.
-Sat Nov 30 18:13:37 PST 2002

Susan Lowe slowe@xtalwind.net
Lecanto, Florida. USA
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My father, Tom Brabenec, served on the Gilmore during WWII. He served as
a radioman. I think he served somewhere around 1942 or 1943 I know he went to Australia. If anyone remembers my father I would love to hear from you. Sadly my father passed away in 1984. My mother has photos of my father on the Gilmore that perhaps I can add to your photo album.
-Fri Nov 29 17:04:34 PST 2002

Ray Osborne gilmore@a1ajobs.com
Melbourne, FL. USA
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Howdy, I served on the Happy Gilmore in 1973 in Madellena in Sardina In October of that year the VP, Agnew resigned and all the enlisted men stood up and cheered when they announced it on the intercom. Anybody
remember that? Interesting period of time for sure. I wrote my first article which was published in the ship's newspaper. It was about a visit aboard the HMS Intrepid a British navy cruiser that visited and took liberty in this little village. Anybody remember reading that story? Better yet, is there any archives where I could get a copy of that ship's newsletter. I worked in the service department, serving
food, washing dishes and pressing clothes, Hey, we ate pretty good there, remember the lobster tails and steak meals?

It was a good time on the Gilmore, didn't care for the crowded living
conditions but heck, can't have it all great.

Like to hear from my buddies..
-Thu Nov 28 19:55:50 PST 2002

Michael Shrader michael.shrader@pgnmail.com
Palm Harbor, FL. USA
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I was an HT in the sheetmetal shop at Santo Stefano 77 and 78. Anyone from the shop out there.
-Tue Nov 26 13:22:38 PST 2002

ed johnson edbosun@aol.com
las vegas, nv. USA
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Wasn't on the Gilmore. Arrived in LaMadd with the Fulton in I believe 1971 and again in 1980 after Gilmore departed. Ran the Ocala and the Hulk. BM2/BM1. Only regret: leaving. Could've stayed for 5 years probably. Retired in 1998 as a Bosun. Looking for Raphael Delazari who may still be living in La Madd. Also looking for a website on travel for hotel prices.
-Sun Nov 24 08:34:34 PST 2002

Ed Johnson edbosun@aol.com
Las Vegas, NV. USA
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Wasn't on the Gilmore. Arrived in LaMadd on the Fulton in 71... I believe and returned in 1980 after Gilmore left. Ran the Ocala and the Hulk as a BM2. Retired in 98 as a Bosun. Looking for Rapheal Dela Zari who may still be living in LaMadd or Palua. Also looking for a website on travel to LaMadd for hotel rates. The "ROCK" has been on my mind for years.
-Sun Nov 24 08:22:31 PST 2002

Jason Gehlhausen j.gehlhausen@insightbb.com
Bloomington, IN. USA
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this is rather strange. i found this page while running a search on my grandfather's name. he is the jerome gehlhausen that served on the gilmore in the 40s.

-jason
**its a small world after all
-Sat Nov 23 13:22:00 PST 2002

Oliver Durand odurand@adelphia.net
Shaftsbury, VT. USA
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Aboard Feb '64 until Aug '66. R-2 Div. (X38) and later M&A Div. Forward Engine Room. Also stints as duty driver and boat engineer.
-Wed Nov 20 20:25:16 PST 2002

Dick Wieber weebbss@aol.com
St Cloud, MN. USA
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REPORTED ABOARD IN EARLY 1960 SERVED ABOARD UNTIL JAN 1963
-Tue Nov 19 23:55:26 PST 2002

Dick Wieber weebbss@aol.com
St Cloud, MN. USA
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-Tue Nov 19 23:34:16 PST 2002

Richard J Standiford Jr standidodge@yahoo.com
Sterling Heights, MI. USA
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Proudly served 11/74 -11/75 (I still remember, 389 days). First duty after Boot Camp and Data Processing School. A great experience I'll never forget. Worked in data processing a few months, went to the Supply department for a few weeks.(yuk) Worked in the laundry for a while. I did all the dry cleaning at one point. Laundy dept was great, no duty. (This worked out well, since we went to Nice, France. Got off the ship everynight. Made E-4, went back to the data processing. Loved Italy. Finished 4 year tour in London, England.
-Tue Nov 19 15:14:12 PST 2002

Harlin H. Martin hmartin@farmersagent.com
norman, ok. USA
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Served out of key west fl. 1952 to 1954.
-Tue Nov 19 13:57:54 PST 2002

Charlie Bennett
Ripley, wv. USA
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Was on board from oct 74 to oct 75 in ac&r shop a div.worked for cheif willard.
-Mon Nov 18 18:50:41 PST 2002

David Likovetz dlikovetz@hteinc.com
Orlando, FL. USA
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Hello all. I was on the Gilmore 76-77 and worked in ADP as a DPSN/DP3. This was my first ship and first duty station. Who would know that I'd spend the next 20 years in the navy and retire as a CWO3? Sure miss those days sometimes, yea, even miss driving Tom Marshall crazy, who I kept running into during my various tours in DC. If we served together on the Gilmore or elsewhere, drop me a line and we'll swap sea stories. Go Navy!
-Mon Nov 18 14:44:07 PST 2002

George Simon MM3 LI.George@verizon.net
New Port Richey, Fl. USA
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I served aboard the "Happy" Howard or Building 16 from 1955 to 1959. Remember several trips to Havana Cuba, Dry Tortugas, Gitmo and Dry Dock in New Jersey. Spent four years with may great memories. Looking to hear from someone from the engineering division during 55-59. I spent time in the aft engine room, refrigeration, air conditioning shop and compressor room. Looking forward to hearing from some of my shipmates.
-Sat Nov 16 14:27:53 PST 2002

Pete Strzyzewski luckeypete45@yahoo.com
Manitowoc, Wi. USA
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I was in R-1 division 1975 and 1979-80, in the foundry. if you remember me send a e-mail.
-Sat Nov 16 04:02:14 PST 2002

Bob Worsham
Dallas, Tx. USA
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looking for Gary Mederous (HT3), Mark Talbot (HT2) and Rich Cline (HT2) we were in shipfitter shop 79- till decomissioning in Norfolk, Va; will talk to anybody from that period. no e-mail address but every now and then will look at this web site
-Fri Nov 15 19:33:27 PST 2002

William F. Rosenplanter Rosenpw@BASF.com
Wallingford, Ct. USA
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LI-3 From 1969 in Charlston, SC. through home port change to Key West
Transfered to USS Hunley AS 31 in 1771.
-Thu Nov 14 19:40:15 PST 2002

Daniel S. Thomas w4pli@arrl.net
Lowndesboro, AL. USA
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Served aboard for about three years and have attended two of the last reunions. This is the first time the "guest book" would come up for me.
-Thu Nov 14 18:05:21 PST 2002

Ron Himes 1974-1975 ronhimes@comcast.net
Knoxville, TN. USA
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HELLO SHIPMATES. I SERVED ABOARD FROM 12/74 - 12/75. STARTED COMPARTMENT CLEANING IN C-DIVISION IN ITALIAN GAURD SHACK. IN MY FREE TIME I GOT REAL INTERESTED IN LIBERTY BOATS AND LEARNED NAVIGATING SANTO STEPHANO ABOARD LCM-8. AFTER COMPARTMENT CLEAN SENT TO DECK FORCE AND WARRANT OFFICER BOYCE SENT ME TO THE OMB 40' (OFFICER MOTOR BOAT) WHERE I MET LOTS OF SHIP MATES TRANSPORTING FROM LAMAD AND PALAU TO AND FROM SHIP. ONCE I PICKED UP PETE MARIVITCH (BASKETBALL PLAYER) FOR USO SHOW ON THE ROCK. REMEMBERING SHIPMATES BATIOFF,LORD,STRUNK,PARKER,GAUDET,KEOGH,CHEIF FORSYTH. HAD GREAT TIME AT BEER HALL SHOTGUNNING BEERS AND CARDS/MOVIES AT THE CIRCLE LOUNGE. WENT TO ROME NUMEROUS TIMES AND OFCOARSE NAPLES. R&R IN VILLA,PALMA,MALAGA,ROTA. NEXT DUTY STATION WAS USS. JOHN F.KENNEDY CV-67 WHERE I COMPLETED MY DUTY IN USN.
-Thu Nov 14 06:23:07 PST 2002

Ron Himes 1974-1975 ronhimes@comcast.net
Knoxv, USA
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-Wed Nov 13 19:19:18 PST 2002

LLOYD GRANAAS GRANASA@THEVILLAGES.NET
VILLAGES FL., FL.. USA
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THE GILMORE WAS A GREAT SUB TENDER,CROSSED DECKS TO THE USS HOLLAND AS 32.
-Sun Nov 10 16:44:26 PST 2002

Mario L. Alonzo mwelderdad@aol.com
Wichita, Ks.. USA
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I was proud to serve on the "Happy Howie" During 73-74 Italy. I was a Hull Tech R-1 Div. HT3 only just started on my 20 year hitch.
-Sun Nov 10 01:50:16 PST 2002

James M. Miller fireman301@msn.com
West Palm Beach, , Fl.. USA
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Served aboard "HAPPY HOWIE" from '70 to '72. I worked in the IC shop. Trying to locate an old friend named Tony Amato from New York...or anyone else that may remember me. THANKS
-Sat Nov 9 15:14:42 PST 2002

William G. Wallace III wgwiii1955@msn.com
Norfolk, VA. USA
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I was onboard USS GILMORE FROM 1978 to 1980 in LaMaddalena. I was working as a boatswain's mate then as a Yeoman. I retired in 1998 and am working for American Airlines. Feel me to email me.
-Sat Nov 9 09:03:22 PST 2002

Jerry Turnbaugh jturn99@aol.com
Cibolo, TX. USA
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I served aboard the HW Gilmore in 1956/57 in the DC locker. We seldom left Key West but had a great time in NYC while undergoing major repairs in Hoboken N.J.
-Thu Nov 7 17:57:43 PST 2002

Patrick Ewers pewers855@msn.com
Hudson, Fl. USA
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I am the son of John Erving Ewers who was a supply officer in the 60's. My dad is still around and kicking. I am so happy to find this site. Plan on us coming to the next reunion. Thank you again!!
-Thu Nov 7 08:18:09 PST 2002

Wilbert E. Dawson, Jr. dwoodylou@aol.com
Chesapeake, VA. USA
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-Tue Nov 5 16:45:26 PST 2002

Vernon Shaeffer vernsr@attbi.com
Fremont, CA. USA
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Was a DC1 on the USS Gilmore in the 6th division, rep2 during 1950 to 1953. Left in 1953 for duty in Germany.Retired as DCC in 1966.Hello to all DC's in that period
-Tue Nov 5 16:18:06 PST 2002

sandy salmina sandyjhash@aol.com
edgewood, md. USA
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I was in LaMaddelena in 1973 and 1974. My husband was stationed there in the navy. I loved it there and have fond memories. Is guiedos bar still at the end of palau before getting on the ferry. wish i had more souvinirs from palau and la mad. hope all have fond memories there like i did.

sandy

-Tue Nov 5 05:03:58 PST 2002

John Main johnmain@engr.uky.edu
Fairfax, VA. USA
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My father, Robert Kennedy Main, served as an EM2 on a submarine in Key West during the late 40's/early 50's. He passed away in 1972, but I think he was attached to the H.W. Gilmore in some capacity. My sisters and I are trying to figure out which submarine he served on. Thanks.
-Tue Oct 29 18:46:25 PST 2002

Carl J Lindstrom Jr Carljohnjr@aol.com
Westchester, Il. USA
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I Served on the Bushnel 1962-1964. I was first in Operations under Lt Snyder then in rep div 4.
-Sat Oct 26 09:54:03 PDT 2002

Richard W Burgess rburgess@huttig.com
Underhill, VT. USA
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Served aboard the Gilmore from October 1966 until May 1968 as a member of the Fire Control Shop.
-Thu Oct 24 18:42:59 PDT 2002

Richard W Burgess rburgess@huttig.com
Underhill, VT. USA
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-Thu Oct 24 18:37:30 PDT 2002

Tom Marshall t_marshal@hotmail.com
Derry, NH. USA
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I served in ADP from October 1973 until January 1978. I visit this site often hoping to find old friends. The memories of the people live on in my heart especially the S-6 crew.

Every now and then a name comes flooding back and with it the memories. Don't be upset if I don't mention yours now, as this is emotional and my memory has never been the greatest. Just write. Anyway, Dusty Sweeting, Rich Slate, John Harnish, Mike Dunn, Dan Epping, Hamilton, Al Palomino, Vic Freeman, Niel Inabinet, "Boot Camp", Bernie Moorman, Mike Houghton, Colelli, Bill Engen, Andy Bellofatto, Mark Bushman, Dale DeYoung, and then there are those unforgetables who were with me in D.C. for a while: Mike Sansoni, Lauren Jensen, Big Joe Hill, Fred Imhoff, and of course buddy Dave Likovetz. You've all touched my life in one form or another. I still search for you guys from time to time and who knows maybe one day we'll actually touch base. Thanks for being part of a really great part of my life. Tom
-Thu Oct 24 17:32:19 PDT 2002

William T Cureton tjcure@xtn.net
Newport, TN. USA
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Served as QA Officer( Chief Warrant Officer ) from 1977--1979
-Tue Oct 22 01:25:24 PDT 2002

Norman Schmansky jnschmansky@chartermi.net
Karlin, MI. USA
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I came aboard the Gilmore out of Boot Camp in about September 1951 and was assigned to the Deck Force. After a few months went up to the bridge as a QM striker. Went to ET School at Great Lakes as a QM3. Returned to the ship, worked on the surface and air search radar and communication equipment until about May 1954, when I was transfered to the Surface Antisubmarine Development Detachment in Key West. Left the ship as an ET2. Sure would like to hear from my "old" shipmates I worked with either aboard the Gilmore or at SURASDEVDET.
-Mon Oct 21 12:05:05 PDT 2002

Frank J Varisco eileen@filmack.com
Niles, IL. USA
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I was just contacted last week by a buddy who said he had been looking for my address for 10 years. It was great to speak with him - so many memories - so many years.
-Mon Oct 21 11:10:59 PDT 2002

Emilio "Duke" Yannacone Duyann@adelphia.net
Port St. Lucie, FL. USA
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I didn't serve on the Gilmore, but I served on her sister ship Bushnell in Key West, FL. during '54 and'57. I worked in Ice Machines. Had a few friends on the Gilmore. Does anyone know where Frank Bennie from Brooklyn is? And Joe "The Nose" Abruzzo also from New York?
-Sat Oct 19 12:00:42 PDT 2002

Bernard Shaw MRC Ret. grimbear2001@yahoo.com
Pittsburgh, pa. USA
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Stationed in La Mad 74-77. Lived in santa Thersa, looking for old shipmates. Drop me a line.
-Fri Oct 18 09:13:20 PDT 2002

tim hammer THammer@aol.com
Cheyenne, Wyo. USA
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-Wed Oct 16 12:00:45 PDT 2002

Roland Morin rollyo99@msn.com
West Warham, Ma. USA
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Served aboard the Gilmore 1950-1952
-Tue Oct 15 18:55:56 PDT 2002

George Sullivan sullivan.g.j@attbi.com
Grand Rapids , MI. USA
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Updating e-mail from an earlier entry.I worked as a Storekeeper(70-72) in the forward storerooms with Sam Crabtree,Matt Berlin,Sam Schafer,Bob Germann and Wilson Cottman
I had the foul weather gear stores and the medical supplies.I went back to Key West this past spring for a USS Bushnell reunion some of the guys also served on both ships.The island has changed some and Captain Tony still is in his bar 85 years young and a lot of stories of the Bushnell and Gilmore.
-Mon Oct 14 15:41:55 PDT 2002

DAVE WILLIAMS capricorn1350@msn.com
sarasota, FL. USA
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MY NAME IS DAVE WILLIAMS. MY DAD, RICHARD WILLIAMS SERVED ON THE GILMORE 1959-1964. HE IS NOW A RETIRED MASTER CHIEF LIVING IN VALLEJO, CA. HE IS 78 YEARS NOW. DURING HIS 20+ YEARS IN THE NAVY HE WAS INVOLVED IN WW11, THE KOREAN WAR AND THE VIETNAM WAR. I BELIEVE HE WOULD AGREE THAT THE TIME HE SERVED ABOARD THE HOWARD W. GILMORE WAS SOME OF THE BETTER YEARS OF HIS LIFE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORD OF KEEPING THE "OLD GIRLS" MEMORY ALIVE.

DAVE WILLIAMS
-Fri Oct 11 18:58:38 PDT 2002

Vergil Morgan vergil.morgan@verizon.net
Dunedin, fl. USA
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I would like some pics of the Gilomore if anyone has some 1975 - 1977.
I was an HT but worked in the pattern shop. What a great time we had on the rock, the commissary fire, Red Brigade uprising, the Playboy Centerfolds in the Gym, Pirates Cove Bar, ect...
-Thu Oct 10 23:39:39 PDT 2002

Michael Marshall MickeyM@uncg.edu
McLeansville, NC. USA
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I served from November 1966 till November, 1968 out of Charleston SC. I was a BM3 at discharge date.
-Wed Oct 9 08:18:17 PDT 2002

Charles Willis wayne5@bellsouth.net
Montgomery, Al.. USA
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Nice Site.
-Tue Oct 8 18:32:01 PDT 2002

Michael A Sansoni msms@pa.net
Harrisburg, pa. USA
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Served between 75 and 77 in the ADP S-6 Division.....what a great time ! Of course, I didn't realize it then....Malaga,Barcelona,Palau,Naples,They were some great times....Never had the same closeness with people I worked with.....Great Page, Great memories...if any of you "DP" guys are out there, send me an email,,,,,Farrar, Jenson, Hill, Bushman, Marshall, Chief Wilson, Chief Freeman, I never thought I'd say it but I miss you guys......You too Rodney! PEACE
-Sat Oct 5 17:26:33 PDT 2002

Mike (willie) Wilson cawmaw6@wmconnect.com
Chickamauga, GA. USA
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Proudly served from 1976 until 1977 in M div in the oil king shop. left to go the ASR22 USS Ortalan in Norfolk. like to hear from anyone serving from this era on the Happy Howard. where are the oil kings at today. does any one remember singing welcome aboard the Gilmore to the New Guys
-Thu Oct 3 08:15:50 PDT 2002

Philip L. "Dog" Childress plchildr@indiana.edu
Bloomington,, In. USA
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Hello Everyone! I served on the Gilmore from late 1966 to early 1970. I finished my tour as a Opticalman 2 (OM2) I was in R-3 and worked in the periscope shop 35A. Send me an E-mail if you like. Regards, Phil "Dog"Childress
-Wed Oct 2 15:16:45 PDT 2002

GARY L. COOPER GCooper920@aol.com
MUNCIE, IN. USA
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I served on the GILMORE from dec.1958-july1961 I remember Tom Rice and have talked to him since ZAC got a list of E-DIV.peopleand contacted them. I really had to rack my memory to remember that far back. it was good to hear from all the guys that called or e-mailed me, hope to see them again soon GARY
-Sat Sep 28 22:05:45 PDT 2002

Gary Lee Cooper GCooper920@aol.com
MUNCIE, IN. USA
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IT'S GOOD TO KNOW THERE IS A HOWARD W. GILMORE AS 16 MEMORIAL ASSO. I WILL CECK IN OFTEN NOW THA I HAVE FOUND IT.
-Sat Sep 28 20:58:37 PDT 2002

Rick Ferrucci LittleBig1ct@aol.com
Bridgeport, CT. USA
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I was only aboard for 9 mos from march 74 to dec 74. I was with the site component in ComServ div.I made the cruise to Ville France, and Tunisia.I hated while I was there but really missed it after I left.Have lots of good memories. I like that little bar that was carved into the rock on the Palau side.
-Sat Sep 28 04:47:39 PDT 2002

Jeffrey Fink Jfink@aol.com
Norristown, Pa. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore 76/77. Remember Dry docks in Naples? I worked in M division, forward engine room with Wilson, Franks, Ludgate, Davies, Lebow. Had a small apartment in Lamadd.. Peroni beer and calamari, Worked for Chief White, Paight, you out there, we ended up on the Fulton. Great R&R cruises to France, Spain, Sicily. Great times..

-Wed Sep 25 18:42:01 PDT 2002

Bob Martin martinml1@aol.com
Yonkers , NY. USA
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Served on the USS Howard W. Gilmore from 1957 to 1959 on the Deck Force. Found Jocko, Charlie P., and Murphy after 43 years! Looking for John Lynch and Bob Alberton or anyone else who might remember me. Returned to Key West in April and to Charleston this year. Sure do not look like they used to!
-Wed Sep 25 16:33:42 PDT 2002

MIKE NAWALANIEC lb4fire@aol.com
Johnsons Island, oh. USA
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-Wed Sep 25 08:06:52 PDT 2002

JAMES B DEFOE JAMESDEFO@JACKPINE.COM
KALEVA, MI. USA
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ADDRESS CORRECTION JAMES DEFOE 9467 JOHNSON RD KALEVA,MICH 49645,PH#
231 8893395(WINTER JAMES DEFOE 2228 SW 84TH AVE DAVIE FL 33324 E- MAIL JAMESDEFO@AOL.COM )
-Tue Sep 24 14:34:25 PDT 2002

John Mark Musto mustang4567@aol.com
Farmington Hills, Mi. USA
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My husband (John Mark Musto) served on this ship from 8/64 thru 6/65. Just wondering if anyone remembers him. He doesn't use the Internet (yet) but will promptly reply.
-Sun Sep 22 17:25:10 PDT 2002

Mike Wilson (willie) cawmaw6@wnconnect.com
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Great web page and a honor to reply. Many great memories both of the tour and the places we visited. the rock was a great place to grow up. I served from 1976 to 1977 with great memories. I was in M-div in the oil-king shop and one of the nuts that sang welcome to the Gilmore to the new guys as they came on board and the nut that fell off the sub trying to clean up an oil slick before the sec of the navy landed. any one know what happened to lecia from bar trese or her brother joe.
-Sun Sep 22 00:17:07 PDT 2002

Tim Hilton tim.hilton@siemens.com
Wilmington, NC. USA
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I was on the Gilmore in 1974/75 on LaMadalena, Sardinia in the Electronics Repair (I think R4 lab). A friend I work with was on her in 1955 when I was born. It's a small world.
-Fri Sep 20 08:39:28 PDT 2002

Lee Snook snook@pvns.net
Ormond Beach, Fl. USA
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While participating in a digital photography forum, an "off topic" message appeared asking me if I had been on the Gilmore from 67-68!!

It was from Bob Stothfang and I could not beleive it! I could not place
the name and face. I emaild Bob and he returned with info about himself.
I worked as an MR3 in the machine shop but, had ham radio and electronics experience before joing the Navy. Couldn't get into electronics because of defective color vision, what a shame. Could copy code at 20-30 wpm. Spent after hours in the cal lab with a great bunch of guys who took me under their wing. Got my first phone, Advance and Extra ham radio tickets with their help in 1968.

This is really a suprise and highlight of my evening.

Short Bio:Went on MR5 aboard USS Garcia DE1040 in 68 and 69 (Newport/Boston), discharged late 69. Got BSEE from Purdue in 74, Married in my sophamore year, twin boys who are now 28. Worked for Naval Underwater Systems center, Sippican Ocean Systems, EF Johnson Co, ADC Telecom, Sparton Electronics. Mostly doing RF design.
Still have ham ticket, W1DN, but not active. More into digital photography and video.
Many thanks to Bob Stothfang for snagging my name out of the thousands on the net. I am very grateful to all the gang in the Cal Lab for taking me in and letting me use the ham rig. Very friendly and understanding group. When I look back, the Navy was really good to me.

Would love to find some of the MR's that worked in the machine shop but remembering names this many years later is kinda difficult.

Thanks so much,
Lee Snook
-Fri Sep 20 06:26:41 PDT 2002

Larry Lovelace llovelace@carolina.rr.com
shelby, nc. USA
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I was a crew member 1968-1971
-Wed Sep 18 11:02:49 PDT 2002

Ben Sloan bsar355@aol.com
Greensboro, NC. USA
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I was on the YTB 384 in Key West as pictured in the photo album 1953 photos. I was on board when that picture was taken in 1957. The tugs assisted the Gilmore and the Bushnell in and out of KeyWest harbor plus our other duties. For more photos go to www.atule.com click on table of contents then click on Naval Station Key West the click on Key West Tugs. Great web site
-Sat Sep 14 13:59:29 PDT 2002

Larry H Nisbeth lnisbeth@sigecom.net
Evansville, IN. USA
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Served on Howard W Gilmore AS16 in Charleston South Carolina 1964-1966
-Sun Sep 8 08:54:44 PDT 2002

Phil Wagner philwags@hotmail.com
Newcastle, CA. USA
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My father, Howard Wagner, served on board the USS H. W. Gimore during WWII
-Fri Sep 6 18:10:25 PDT 2002

Tim French tfrench@ameritech.net
redford, mi. USA
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Cooking on gilmore from late 78 to mid 80. if I had known how much fun I was having I would have stayed, who was with me when we drove of the same pier that james bond did, backward with that girl who said she was the shaw of Iran's daughter? WE had some great times guy's.
-Fri Sep 6 09:41:32 PDT 2002

Bob "Vino" Vineyard vino@jps.net
Stockton, CA. USA
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Served aboard the H.W. Gilmore from 6-74 to 12-75 in the Damage Control Division. Remember standing the watches up in DC Central with the weapons watch and usually having a super fun time. DC div. consisted of a bunch of crazy,SOB's. Mayfield,Hollingsworth,Bartlett,Shaw,Roberts.Taulbee,Jackson,Pittman,Falbe,Snipes,Rearick,Roy,and Marhefca made the tour both interesting and bearable.There were times when all of us would catch the launch to Palau and party hard starting out at Guido's then working our way up the street to the Discoteque.
During my tour aboard "Happy Howie:, we cruised to Ville france(twice), Malaga,Barcellona,and Mallorca,Spain. Tunis,N.Africa was a change of pace and a port I'll never forget!!
It's good to see a lot of names I recognize in the guest books.
-Fri Sep 6 04:45:12 PDT 2002

Glenn Pryor Pryw4ret@comcast.net
Brick, NJ. USA
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Personnel/Senior Shore Patrol Officer l979 to Decom - then crossdecked to USS Orion as same. The "Happy Howie" was a great ship - many fond memories except for the death of our XO, Captain Paul Kleindinst who was killed during a line handling accident. A shipmate who was loved by all hands! Greetings to all of you who served! Glenn Pryor, CWO4,USN(Ret)
-Tue Sep 3 19:29:47 PDT 2002

BERYL B JUNKINS butchjunkins@AOL.COM
ANDERSON, SC. USA
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I SERVED ON THE GILMORE FROM 1966-1968 AND DID NOT KNOW THAT HAD A WEB PAGE UNTIL TODAY. WOULD LIKE MORE INFO ABOUT PAST CREW AND IF THERE IS EVER A REUNION AND IF SO WHERE IT IS HELD. THANKS BUTCH JUNKINS
-Sun Sep 1 21:21:03 PDT 2002

Sandra Lindstrom Swift Sandys60068@Yah
USA
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-Sat Aug 31 08:19:58 PDT 2002

Paul W. Collins cwcollins@brucetelephone.com
Bruce, Ms. USA
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Served on the Gilmore 1970-1975.....
Radioman

-Sun Aug 25 11:21:48 PDT 2002

Don Minchinton minchinn@juno.com
Grass Valley, ca. USA
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I CAME ABOARD THE H W GILMORE EARLY 1954, LEFT IN JUNE 1956. CAME AS A FM2 LEFT AS EM2. SERVED IN THE E7 GANG. ALSO SERVED SOME TIME AS PERMANENT SHORE PATROL IN KEY WEST. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY SHIP MATES FROM THAT TIME PERIOD
IKE TO HEAR FROM
-Sat Aug 24 14:52:47 PDT 2002

Sherman McGee sherman.mcgee@prodigy.net
Lake Charles, LA. USA
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Went aboard the Gilmore in Charleston, SC in Nov 61 while visiting my uncle, Chief Earl Vidrine who was in the Carpenter shop at the time. I went to RoosyRoads, PR for two years and then to the Bushnell in Key West. Nest stop caught the Proteus in Charleston and sailed on to Agana Guam. Check out our site at http://as15-burninbush.com ---
-Fri Aug 23 18:46:07 PDT 2002

jon bryner auditman2000@cs.com
Ft. White, fl. USA
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78-79 stew burner still looking for ike green storekeeper
-Fri Aug 23 07:35:13 PDT 2002

JERRY E. BALDWIN BOGGUSFORD@MSN.COM
HARLINGEN, TX. USA
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my father served on the gilmore in ww2 his name was lyle v. baldwin
-Thu Aug 22 14:51:40 PDT 2002

bob uto4@aol
Fl. USA
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-Thu Aug 22 13:47:21 PDT 2002

RON BAILEY ronatims@msn.com
Tulsa, Ok. USA
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I was a Torpedoman's Mate Tech. in the Mk 37 shop, stood nuclear weapons security watch, underway Helmsman & Lee helmsman & aft steering. I was satationed on board the silly gilly for 20 mths. 1976-1979
-Mon Aug 19 13:45:36 PDT 2002

LAGOS LAGOS@MUGU.GUY
ABA, ABA. ABA
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ANU CHAA ALABA.
-Fri Aug 16 08:32:12 PDT 2002

Samuel jiggs988@hotmail.com
Tazewell, va. USA
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I served on board Gilmore in the Fifties and am looking for anyone that served aboard the Bushnell in the fifties. Desperatly seeking information about history of activity on this vessel. Loss of memory is preventing me to recall and need anyone who can help me to let me know as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your help and ANY information you can supply. Samuel McGuire
-Fri Aug 16 05:34:36 PDT 2002

Doug Neumann dneu3@neo.rr.com
Akron, OH. USA
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I was stationed on the USS Gilmore from 1976 through 1979
-Mon Aug 12 19:46:26 PDT 2002

Philip McGaughey philandcb1@prodigy.net
Bremerton, WA. USA
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I served on Uss Gilmore as DCA from 6/75 to 7/77.
-Thu Aug 8 17:13:10 PDT 2002

Gary Davis g.davis7@ntlworld.com
Nottingham, England
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Good Luck from all your friends in England
-Thu Aug 8 09:46:20 PDT 2002

William Pierce darkone21@hotmail.com
Peculiar, Mo. USA
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-Fri Aug 2 20:41:26 PDT 2002

David Lindbergh gizmo1@ev1.net
Kyle, Tx. USA
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I served as Leading ET in OPS from 1964 to 1966.
-Fri Aug 2 15:17:39 PDT 2002

Twig Wiggins HT2 twig_wiggins@hotmail.com
Wilmington, NC. USA
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Updated e-mail address from original signing in 1999.
I served aboard the "Happy Howie" from late '68' until my discharge on March 17,1972. Iwas 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 bearing these words of
which I still own and cherish. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers any of the "ANIMAL LOCKER " gang.
-Tue Jul 30 16:13:53 PDT 2002

william smith william.smith@siemens.com
vero beach, fl. USA
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I WAS ON THE GILMORE IN KEY WEST FLORIDA , WENT WITH HER TO LA MAD THEN WAS TRANSFRED A YEAR LATER TO THE USS PUGET SOUND AD-38. I LOVED THE TIME I SPENT ON THE GILMORE IT WAS A GREAT SHIP TO BE ON. IT WAS TRULY THE GOOD OLD DAYS FOR ME.
-Tue Jul 30 10:30:09 PDT 2002

Russ Goodwin russell.goodwin@wabutler.com
Columbus, Oh. USA
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Reported to the USS HW Gilmore from A school in May of 77. Was assigned to the Post Office as a PCSN, Made PC3 aboard the following year. Loved Sardinia and all the port visits around the Med. Left the Gilmore in September 78 for transfer to the USS Kilauea in Concord Calif.
-Tue Jul 30 06:30:25 PDT 2002

Abel (Del) De La Garza delnavy52@hotmail.com
Conowingo, Md. USA
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Served on board Gilmore AS-16 FROM 1958 TO 1961 at Key West then at
Charleston, S.C. Started as an RM2, later as RM1 was LPO of the
Communications DIV. Commanding Officers I remember were ROTHAMEL,
HYDE, ALEXANDER AND de los Michaels, (all 4-stripers). One of the
finest Officers I met in my 22 years was my comm officer, LTJG JESSE
GRAHAM, FROM MISSISSIPPI, a mustang who had earlier served on USS
STERLET. The most infamous I met on Gilmore was JOHN (Jack) WALKER,
WHO was later convicted of spying for the RUSSIANS. I later went on
subs; but GILMORE was definitely the best surface vessel I served on.
-Sun Jul 28 22:44:57 PDT 2002

Paul Skurnick (HM3) pskurnick@hotmail.com
Port St. Lucie, FL. USA
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Wow, looking through the site washes memories over me! Reported aboard wearing HA (e-2) stripes left Her after making e-5! Learned so much, did so much and had a blast. I was the Corpsman who in the summer of 1979 had the only four english speaking, single females staying in my apartment (My sister in laws all came to see our first son born in Naples) once the word got out in La Madd who the girls were staying with I think sign-ins in Sick Call Jumped! TO GREG PARKER: Remember going out with Cdr. Chabot to get that Ensign off the boomer? A memory that will stay with me forever. (35-40ft seas embarked on the YTB "Ocala", foot prints on the bulkheads and the Tug Crew in their bunks cuz it was too rough. Tugmaster would steer her, throw open a Steering house porthole puke and keep motoring.)
QUESTION: WHO WAS WITH ME AT SEA AND ANCHOR DETAIL WHEN WE GOT RAMMED BY THE "OCALA" WHEN GETTING UNDERWAY TO DUBROVNIK?
Tons more to write but will space it out as I edit it all down for fairness to readers. Please feel free to contact me at my email address, I promise prompt reply! BZ
-Wed Jul 24 13:38:14 PDT 2002

Paul Skurnick pskurnick@hotmail.com
Port St. lucie, fl. USA
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Served on the Happy Howie Dec 1977 to Nov 1979. Rememberd how my heart broke when I heard Capt. Kliendenst was killed. Really helped out this young HM3 (and a new Dad). Hope to Hear from everyone from 1977 to 1980 drop me a line-
-Tue Jul 23 13:26:46 PDT 2002

Marvin Guerry Stewart guerry@datasync.com
Poplarville, MS.. USA
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I went to the U.S.S. H.W. Gilmore right out of boot camp at Great Lakes , I was assigned to the OM shop and made Seaman, then I went to Great Lakes for school and ended up on the U.S.S. San Marcos which is still a float with the Spanish Navy. I got out of the Navy in 1964 and went back in the Reserves in Abilene , TX. where I switched to the SEABEES did 2 tours in Vietnam with MCB 3 , Antartica (wintered over 70/71) Then to NAS Jacksonville,FL. then to MCB 71, MCB 62, Gulfport, MS. then to schools command Gulfport , MS. then to CBC Gulfport , MS. then to NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA. then I retired in 1982. We have been to several reunions with the SEABEES and I am going to one in Pensacola, FL. in November for Antartica our 1st. My wife works at Stennis Space Center wiht Naval Oceanographic Command and I don't do much anymore as it is kind of hard being disabled and having PTSD from Vietnam. I remember the H.W. Gilmore as a great ship and often think of her fondly.
EO1 Marvin Guerry Stewart
SEABEES Ret.
-Mon Jul 22 14:17:20 PDT 2002

jim defoe jamesdefo@jackpine.com
kaleva, mi. USA
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JULY,2002 DECEMBER 2002
JAMES DEFOE 2228 SW 84 AVE
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HELLO ELDON,
THANKS FOR THE WEB SITE,BRINGS BACK SOME OLD MEMORIES.I WAS ON BOARD THE GILMORE FROM JULY 1958 UNTIL MARCH 1961 .I WAS JUST CONTACTED THRU CLASSMATES WITH SOME OF MY OLD E DIV SHIPMATES. I HAD FOUND ONE OLD SHIPMATE
ON MY OWN AND WAS IN CONTACT WITH HIM.I HAD ALWAYS FELT SORRY THAT I NEVER TRIED TO STAY IN CONTACT WITH MY OLD SHIPMATES. I SURE WOULD LIKE TO FIND A FEW MORE OF THE E DIVISION GANG THAT I SERVED WITH.TIMOTHY SMITH FROM KENTUCKY,VICTOR VILA ,FLORIDA ,?? FLAVIN FROM OHIO,I HOPE THEY MIGHT SEE THIS AND MAKE CONTACT-.JAMESDEFO@jackpine.com IS MY E MAIL ADRESS IN THE SUMMER
JAMESDEFO@AOL.COM IS MY ADDRESS IN THE WINTER,WE PLAN TO STAY IN FT LAUDERDALE FL FOR THE WINTER MONTHS

Yours Truly
Jim Defoe

P.S. HERE`S THE CHECK FOR A HAT AND ASSO. DUES

-Mon Jul 22 12:49:12 PDT 2002

Mark Warren mwarren@akgillis.com
Sulphur Springs, tx. USA
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Served on her 1967 - 1968. IC3
-Mon Jul 22 12:38:42 PDT 2002

Mark Warren mwarren@akgillis.com
Sulphur Springs, tx. USA
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Served on her 1967-1968. IC3
-Mon Jul 22 12:28:00 PDT 2002

Gerald ("MAX") Maxwell maxwellm@mtco.com
Metamora, IL. USA
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Sorry for the double entry.....I wanted to add this website to the guestbook. These are a bunch of pictures we scanned and compiled into an online album, which might be of interest to anybody who was on the Gilmore, especially if you ever worked in the Foundry, or were there from 1969 to 1972. If you recognize anybody in the pictures, I would really appreciate hearing from you !! I've tried to contact Twig (E.B. Wiggins) from the email address on the first page of this site, but it has changed.
-Sat Jul 20 16:27:56 PDT 2002

Gerald ("MAX") Maxwell maxwellm@mtco.com
Metamora, IL. USA
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This says "Metamora" -- but I'm from Chicago, Illinois. I boarded the Gilmore July 1969 in Charleston, SC and was discharged from Pasacagoula, Mississippi in November 1972, when the Gilmore was dry-docked. I was a molder (ML-3). My wife found this page while reminiscing with other military wives on the web, and we spent the whole evening reading the guest book. Some of the names seem SO familiar, but I'm having a hard time putting faces with the names! I kept saying I wish we could find Twig, Stiles, and Benny.....and LOTS of others in R1 Division. Does anybody remember Keebler? Wayne Fleming was struck and killed by lightning, just 52 days before he was to be discharged from the Navy-- while swimming with a group of the guys at a pond near Pascagoula. I was the military escort to his funeral in OshKosh, Wisconsin, and several other men traveled to WI for the funeral. I was surprised that his name wasn't listed in the list of fallen shipmates. Keebler had made two tours to Vietnam. Anyway, in our trip through the guest book, we were happy to find Twig - Earl Bruce Wiggins, still living in Wilmington, NC. We remember lots of fun times with Twig and all the Animals!! We paid a visit to see Benny in St.Louis several years ago (George Lawrence Benoist) and then lost touch with him again. He and Theresa have 5 children- 4 girls & 1 boy, who are about the same age as ours. Mary and I have 3 sons and a daughter, aged 25 to 18 - the twins just graduated from high school, and we celebrated our 31st wedding anniversary this year. I have lots of pictures of the Gilmore, Key West, and shipmates during the Key West years 70-72. I'll send some to the album on this site, and post others in an online album..... website to be posted later on. Would really like to hear from ANYBODY who remembers me. Others I worked with, and names I remember: Bill Pierce, Dennis Kujawa, Wayne Williams, Chief Mac, Chief Sam (Johnny Syamken). We stayed in touch with Chief Sam for awhile, and Nancy wrote us a few years after I was discharged that Sam had died of a heart attack the day after he retired from the Navy. This is a fantastic web site !! Great to find you all !!
-Fri Jul 19 19:50:54 PDT 2002

James B Defoe jamesdefo@jackpine.com
kaleva, mich. USA
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thankyou for providing this web site.I have been in touch with E division shipmates,and i`m trying to locate more.I SERVED ABOARD THE GILMORE FROM 1958 TILL 1961
-Mon Jul 15 17:03:01 PDT 2002

Robert J. Krell SK3 Bkrellwb@charter.net
West Bend, WI. USA
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I served on The Gilmore from Novenber 68 through Aug 69, My last duty station of my 4 years. Previously did duty at Danang and California,
worked in the "SUB-Mart" Department in supply and also was in charge of the Physical Inventory during the drydock rebuild in 69. Did some duty as a Master At Arms for about 8 months to a year. We had so many SK's on board had little work to do in some areas. THe Gilmore was a fun ship to on. Little "Sea" time was a nice trait. Good crew and made many friends during the tour. Have not kept in touch wiht many to date except for Tony Broeker in Iowa and anm looking for Tom Smith for New Jersey. Some of the other names are Don Marshall, Pinky Collins.
If anyone knows any SK'sduring this time let me know. Bob Alias "Groovy"
-Sat Jul 13 13:03:31 PDT 2002

Todd A. Fisher tsdkfisher@aol.com
South Bend, IN. USA
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My father, Charles W. Fisher, served on the Howard W. Gilmore during WWII.
-Fri Jul 12 12:34:41 PDT 2002

Pete Strzyzewski luckeypete45@yahoo.com
Manitowoc, Wi. USA
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Looking for molders and patternmakers for a reuion. Any info on names and address's contact me. MLC Pete Strzyzewski USN/Ret. the rates are gone, but we are not!!!!!!!
-Fri Jul 12 06:48:51 PDT 2002

George Gilkenson gilkenson@myeastern.com
Plainfield, CT. USA
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On Gilmore 72-74, Key West, Mobile, Pascagoula, Gitmo, Haiti (how in the HELL did we loose BOTH anchors in Haiti??!!) Ships Service, Ships Store Office... Will never forget that bar in VillaFrance.. Anybody out there know the one I'm talking about?, about two miles from Fleet landing.. Packed with 'receptive' ladies, cheap drinks, we were in heaven.. Was on the Quaterdeck watch when the Seabees blew up the island to make way for construction, and peppered the side of the ship with bolders! Went back to key West a few years ago, sad to see that empty pier where we were tied up to... And , the Brown Derby is now The Green Parrot.. Drop a line if you remember... George Gilkenson SH-3
-Sat Jul 6 07:14:15 PDT 2002

Graham Dunnege (ENFN) gdunnege@hvc.rr.com
Ashokan, NY. USA
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Served in boat shop in '78-'79. Great memories, good times. Strange to see a few familiar names after all these years! Great website!
-Fri Jul 5 04:24:41 PDT 2002

Walter L Spalding guru@ctaz.com
Bullhead City, AZ. USA
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I was aboard from 1958-1961 in E Div. Rank EM2. I would be interested in hearing from anyone from that era.
-Tue Jul 2 22:19:24 PDT 2002

David G. Tuttle, DC Div.l960-l962 dtuttle@iowatelecom.net
Persia, Iowa. USA
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I would like to hear from anyone in DC Div. during those years.
-Sun Jun 30 05:37:39 PDT 2002

vic pratt guy44442654@yahoo.com
apalachin, ny. USA
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served aboard from 6/55 to 1/57. "e" or 7th div. ship elec repair and battery shop. one of the fine times in my past.
-Thu Jun 27 06:10:50 PDT 2002

Bob Schmidt sealbeachbob@mac.com
Seal Beach, Ca. USA
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Served on the Gilmore Sept.-1-1954 to Sept.-30-57. Was in 10th div.
sub repair, shop 51G.
-Wed Jun 26 16:45:50 PDT 2002

mike carelli sk2 as16 64/65 captsail@hotmail.com
dracut, ma. USA
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I would like to here from some old shipmates from the supply division from 1964 to 1965
-Tue Jun 25 11:16:28 PDT 2002

Michael Kinney mike_kinney@hotmail.com
Cape Coral, FL. USA
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Joined the Gilmore in March 69 and left Dec 7, 72. Worked in the accounting office in the Supply Dept. all those years. Started in Charleston and ended in Mississippi the day before leaving the shipyard. Would like to hear from any who might remember me.
-Tue Jun 25 11:15:43 PDT 2002

John Ellgas bikepr@execpc.com
Racine, WI. USA
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I was on the Gilmore May 61 to Sept 63. I left as an EM2. My entire tour was in the repair dept.
-Fri Jun 21 15:06:05 PDT 2002

Marian Crocker sarg134@cs.com
Metairie, LA. USA
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I am a distant relative of Capt. Howard Gilmore. I would like any info I can get on him. If anyone has any info to share please E-Mail me. I would appreciate it.

Bless all those who served on that great ship.
-Thu Jun 20 15:23:57 PDT 2002

Arthur W. "BUCK" Potts buck@navy.org
Hollywood, MD. USA
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ETC/ETCS on Gilmore1974-1976 R4 Div retired In 82 CWO3
-Thu Jun 20 07:27:19 PDT 2002

Wally Overton who@whidbey.com
Greenbank, WA. USA
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I was a fire control tech in the gunnery division from 1956 to 1958.
-Thu Jun 20 00:33:41 PDT 2002

edel or edilberto morales edellm@hotmail.com.
jacksonville, florida. USA
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I was stationed at santo stefano in 1972-1975. i sure miss the place a lot and the people i met in la madallena and palau,,,friends like pina,jovanna,caterina,luisa,cesarina,maria....i miss them so much. if anyone remembers me please,write me at my e-mail address.....
-Tue Jun 18 19:53:12 PDT 2002

Stan Olensky stan232@charter.net
Leicester, NC. USA
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I had orders for Support Activity, La Maddalena in 1972. I was in a group of about ten men. We stayed in the hotel and ate in the local restaurants preparing for the ship to arrive. When the USS Howard W. Gilmore pulled in we were all reassigned to the ship. I was given the job of Personnel, Mail and Cargo Coordinator. If you transferred off the ship before November of 1974, I probably arranged your transportation. I left the ship in late October 1974 when the ship went for R&R in Tunis, Tunisia.
-Mon Jun 17 03:32:02 PDT 2002

Harold L. Anthony hanthony1960@charter.net
Nashville, Tn. USA
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Would like to contact any crew member on the shakedown cruise and during WWII, I served on the Gilmore until the end of WWII.
-Sat Jun 8 10:47:24 PDT 2002

Phil
Kugaaruk, Nunavut. Canada
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Cheers from Arctic Canada
-Fri Jun 7 11:40:50 PDT 2002

Bruce R Cobb bcobb@exmailuscga.edu
Newlondon, Ct. USA
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I served on her in 1977-78 she could do it all
-Fri Jun 7 08:09:33 PDT 2002

Tim Taylor bamabigt@aol.com
Tuscaloosa, AL. USA
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I was just a kid from Alabama and the Gilmore was my first Duty station out of Bootcamp/fireman school. I was put in the HT shop and became an HT2 by the time i got out. I was there 79/80 and rode the ship back across and since i was ships company was one of the last ones to leave. I still remember coming back across the Atlantic with all those cars and bikes on the decks, I remeber in Norfolk them putting the word out about her being sent for decommision and all the ships coming and raiding her for parts. I remeber the last day i left AS-16 she was sitting high in the water and you could see the tops of the propellers. I had a ball as a young E3 there in Italy. It was the first time i had been away from home. I have worked in a Steel mill for the last 17 years and always looked back on my time on the gilmore as happy times.
-Thu Jun 6 16:34:33 PDT 2002

TONY BROEKER tbroeker@hotmail.com
NEW LONDON, IA.. USA
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I was a SEAMAN 1-C in 1968 when I came aboard.I had just finished my one-year tour-of-duty in DANANG SOUTH VIETNAM unloading freight ships at DEEP-WATER PIERS.It was the first ship I had been on since my enlistment in 1965.I enjoyed my time on-board and all the men I met and worked with.I was assigned to the supply division under ROBERT KRELL JR. SK-2.I was assigned to the forward hold storerooms. I was wondering if anyone remembers the time when I was locked in the forward hold overnight??[I was on tyhe deck below where the phone was and they had a FIRE DRILL.The CHIEF of the forwardfire party dogged the hatch above me and said they would be back in 15 minutes.WELL, needless to say,I was still in the MSTTRESS LOCKER when an alternate came to open the forward hold the next morning.BOY!, WAS THAT GUY SURPRISED TO SEE ME! They had me marked down as A-W-O-L.QUITE AN EXPERIENCE.!]
-Wed Jun 5 17:49:43 PDT 2002

Kerry J. Belk dkbelk@hotmail.com
ocean springs, ms. USA
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Spelled some stuff wrong on first entry. Got in a hurry. My name for one !
-Tue Jun 4 14:28:21 PDT 2002

Kerry J. Blk dkbelk@hotmail.com
ocean springs, ms. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from 1977 to 1978. Lamad was my home for 18 months. I will never forget the experience. I worked as a Q.A. inspector in 38A outside machine shop. My first job was co2 scrubbers on the Nautilus number 2 engine room. I left AS-16 for the gator navy in Little creek in 1978. I now live on the Gulf Coast and have been a policve officer for 17 years. My current rank is Chief of Police. Not bad for an old Gilmore machinists mate. Would love to touch base with any shipmate from that time. Smooth sailing, shipmates.
-Tue Jun 4 14:07:19 PDT 2002

marley marleymon@aol.com
jamacia, ja. USA
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I like dis web site alot mon. I just got my new computer and i was just searching.
-Tue Jun 4 08:17:56 PDT 2002

leonard webb, jr. MSanford@omnipaper.com
rockingham, nc. USA
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My father was the above named person and I am looking for James E. Barton
who served with dad on the USS Howard Gilmore. I became four in July and daddy died in August of that same year. ANYONE who has ANYTHING to tell me about him be it good, bad, or indifferent I will appreciate hearing from you, as it may help to bring the long awaited, badly needed closure.

-Mon Jun 3 10:47:26 PDT 2002

JIM SANDLIN (Sandy) jsandlin@sc.rr.com
LITTLE RIVER, sc. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore 4/'66-4/'68, Deck-ape, BM3, THE BOAT-DECK WAS MY AREA, served in the paintlocker b4 i made 3rdclass, you may have bougt sandwiches or bug-juice from me, was on the topedo/missile gang, i was the one with the signals.
-Sun Jun 2 20:48:11 PDT 2002

JIM SANDLIN (Sandy) jsandlin@sc.rr.com
LITTLE RIVER, s. USA
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-Sun Jun 2 20:41:04 PDT 2002

Ed Stemple knine77@msn.com
Omaha, NE. USA
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Rode the Gilmore in 75 and 76 in LaMad. Mess cranked 101 days with Peden and Stewie. Went to 1st Division Murphy, Mahoney, Vonname, Kalinowski, Duck, Little Bob, Malpass, Pate et al. Left on Thanksgiving Day 76 to go to Musician School in Little Creek. A deck ape from Sardinia at Musician School....they didn't know what the hell I was when I reported with paint all over my dungarees, and a baby pin in my hat. They requested I not come to muster until I got cleaned up.
-Sun Jun 2 00:36:06 PDT 2002

everette don white htc ret. dturtle@ aol.com
mobile al., USA
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was on board from 65-67 pipe bhop
-Sat Jun 1 12:05:36 PDT 2002

Roland Decker bonnied@2khiway.net
Shallotte, NC. USA
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I served from 1967 to 1969. I worked in brake out and deck hand with red stripes.Looking back it was a lot of fun ????
-Fri May 31 22:27:32 PDT 2002

Roland
USA
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-Fri May 31 22:22:19 PDT 2002

robert hogue elcamaro88@aol.com
cape coral, fl. USA
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would like to find my time on as-16
-Wed May 29 22:18:42 PDT 2002

RMC (SW) Mark Cawthon
King George, va. USA
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My first duty station. I arrived onboard Jan 5, 1977 at 0230L. I went
right up to Operations division (Radio). At the time I was a non-
designated stricker. I got lucky!
I left on the 0530L liberty boat to Palau on Aug 15, 1979.
I grew up a lot while I was there. I also enjoyed the village of La Madd.
-Tue May 28 23:59:12 PDT 2002

Bob Archacki barchacki@mindspring.com
Inverness, FL. USA
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served on the USS Gilmore from 1959 to 1962 in the electrical outside repair
-Sat May 25 21:42:39 PDT 2002

John Hill KyElLobo
Burlington, Ky. USA
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I was an MR in shop 31. Chief Knox was the boss.Served from 60-64.
Went to Cuba& New Orleans. Good Time.
-Fri May 24 18:42:15 PDT 2002

robert greene dgreene442@aol.com
ft. ierce, fl. USA
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served on between 1949 to 1953 ist lt.dept, boat deck and diver. looking for shipmates to recall the times with. 561-216-6589
-Thu May 23 18:27:07 PDT 2002

MAC Harvey H. Henke Jr., USN(Ret) ahhenke@aol.com
Wilmington, NC. USA
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Reported to Gilmore TAD from USS Nimitz (CVN68) for 120 days (7/77-10/77) as a Master-at-Arms first class. I was assigned to the Master-at-Arms force as a consultant. Meet a lot of new and interesting people during my short stay. The CO at that time was D.R. Sackett. Smooth sailing for the crew of Gilmore.
-Wed May 22 21:46:33 PDT 2002

TOM ROMAN TROMAN6015@AOL.COM
ORISKANY, NY. USA
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SERVED ONBOARD FROM 12/73-11/74 WAS AN E-M STRIKER. NEVER FORGET ALL THOSE SWITCHBOARD WATCHES. BY THE WAY WHO'S FAULT WAS IT WHEN WE LOST THE LOAD? JUST KIDDING.
SOME CREWMEMBERS I REMEMBER, EM-1 RZEPPA, EM-2 McCARTHEY, EM-1 BOOTH, EM-3 SALVERSON EM STRIKERS, TWOMBLEY, SELBY,NUTT. CHIEF SHUE A LOT OTHERS HAVE SLIPPED OUT OF MIND OVER TIME. WAS A GOOD TRAINING GROUND FOR LIFE. TOM ROMAN

-Sun May 19 09:15:58 PDT 2002

TOM ROMAN
USA
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-Sun May 19 09:09:24 PDT 2002

Roger Solheid rsolheid@aol.com
San Diego, CA. USA
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I enjoyed my tour, 1967 & 1968, working on boats and tours to San Jaun. The Gilmore was stationed in Charleston during these years and I worked as an ET repairing electronics equipment and replacing sub cables when they got flooded. It was hot nasty work on those pig boats, but we enjoyed it in retrospect. I wish I had spent more time exploring the wonderful city of Charleston, but they weren't too friendly to sailors. I still keep in contact with one of my old Navy buddies, Roger Silhavey.
-Sat May 18 08:09:25 PDT 2002

Don Culver jiami@ctcis.net
higginsville, mo. USA
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Served from 10/75-10/77.I worked in S-1 Div. as a SKSN. I spent 2 years hauling oxygen up the gangway to the second deck and putting them in there little holder. It made a nice work out. The Rock was no place for a 18 y.o. in his prime to be. We were humping "stores". Every 4 months we got a liberty cruise so we could excercise some putang and give the guys wives on the ship a break. When we didn't have enough to do we fought grass fires around La Madd and Palau and alot of fires on the Rock. Spent alot of time rock climbing and camping in the rock hills across the bay. Fought the commisary fire still got my letter of commendation. Remember CMDR.Veniza the XO I explained to him in simple terms why i needed a section eight ,but he couldn't understand. Remember the big dope bust in about 1976 about 100 guys had to go to extra duty muster. They just caught the stupid ones. About 1 out of 10 guys on the silly gilly was a NIS informent. Why do you think it's called the silly gilly. I really enjoyed feeding Cheif Whites donuts to the fish and seagulls every morning before muster i had to make sure the fish liked them before i ate them. If Tim King, Tim mccarthy, Randy Spray,Dave Rogalski read this drop me a line. We can talk about torturing the S*** Bird, god he stunk.
-Thu May 16 21:43:09 PDT 2002

Howard R Fulbright (son of Howard N Fulbright USN RET) reggiefulbright@hotmail.com
Willow Springs, MO. USA
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MY father talks about this ship offen.
-Thu May 16 18:50:47 PDT 2002

DAVID BATIOFF BigRusso@msn.com
Montebello, Ca. USA
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You mean it realy happened and it wasnt a bad dream?,There is really a place called La Maddalena,a ship called Gilmore??? The Mess decks, The deep sink,The deck Dept. BM1Reed?? So that were 1975&1976went. Funny though how that OLD GIRL seemed to have touch are lives,The good and the bad,Anyway it would be a kick in the ass to hear from any of my OLD.... shipmates.Mouse? Larry? ANYONE
-Wed May 15 21:57:28 PDT 2002

Bob Hollinger RHollin277@aol.com
Appomattox, Va. USA
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Served in the Damage Control Division 59-62 with a short stint on the Proteus in Scotland.
-Sun May 12 18:18:05 PDT 2002

Lloyd Zachery "Zac' lzachery3@comcast.net
Sterling Heights, MI. USA
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Thanks to Fred Curtis for telling me about this site. I was aboard the Gilmore 1958-1960 in Keywest and Charleston. I remember sitting off Cuba ready to evacuate American Personnel if Castro should happen to lose. He won and we were happy. Boy, were we ever fooled. Of course, Batista was the other choice. I played basketball for our Submarine Squadron. We played in the Sublant Tournaments in Portsmouth, Virginia. The next year we played in the Charleston Base League. Anyone remember? I would like to locate John Ferrell, IC Electrician from North Crolina. I went through boot camp with him before we were sent to Keywest for the Gilmore. Any ship mate feel free to contact me. I would like to reminisce. Good luck to you all and God Bless.
-Sat May 4 18:06:57 PDT 2002

MLC Peter Strzyzewski USN\Ret. luckeypete45@yahoo.comm
Manitowoc, Wi. USA
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I was stationed on the Gilmore-AS-16 twice, the year of 1975 and 1979-1980. Had a great time on her, R-1 Division FOUNDRY you bet i was a Molder. Looking for my fellow molders and other crew mates. The first time onboard i was a ML3 the second time a ML1 everyone knows me as (SKI), hope to here from anyone. Thanks, SKI
-Thu May 2 06:11:00 PDT 2002

William H. Hood Jr. billhood@midwest.net
Zeigler, IL. USA
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I'm the grandson of William A. Hazelwood. He served on the Gilmore during WWII.
-Sat Apr 27 13:00:51 PDT 2002

Dave Sanford IC3 davidsan4@juno.com
Meriden, Ct. USA
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I was stationed on the Gilmore in 77 / 78, in the R3 Gyro Shop. It's been such a long time, the years are just flying past. We made trips to too many ports to list here but always had a great time. Thanks to who ever runs this page, it's great to read the comments.
-Sat Apr 27 05:10:52 PDT 2002

Donald Sexton MR2 Seabiskit1@aol.com
Xenia, oh. USA
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Was on board from July 1972-March 1973-came board in Pascagoula-got early out before ship went overseas
-Fri Apr 26 06:58:18 PDT 2002

Sheila Hewett Gremillion ga_scarletlady@yahoo.com
Smithville, TX. USA
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My father, Leslie Hewett, Jr., was stationed aboard the USS Gilmore. I don't know the exact dates but we were stationed in Charleston, SC in the early 60s. This was when he was stationed aboard her. Daddy passed away in 1969, as the early age of 42. He passed away on March 10, 1969. If anyone remembers my Daddy, who also went by the nickname "Ace" please respond. I am interested in hearing more and reviving memories that have faded. I was around 11 or so and had a sister, who also is deceased, who was 4 years younger than I. I remember attending a Christmas party and think this was aboard the Gilmore. I might have been about to turn 10, or perhaps 11. You may reach me at: ga_scarletlady@yahoo.com. Thanks very much. Sheila
-Tue Apr 23 16:30:51 PDT 2002

Michael Noonan mnoonan1@wi.rr.com
milwaukee, wi. USA
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I was an ETR in OPS division from Jan 1971 to Feb 1972
-Mon Apr 22 10:47:15 PDT 2002

Michael Noonan mnoonan1@wi.rr.com
milwaukee, wi. USA
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-Mon Apr 22 10:45:10 PDT 2002

paul aguayo papetess@pacbell.net
madera, ca. USA
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I was an RM2 stationed aboard the H.W. Gilmore from June of 79 to May of 81 or close to those dates any way. I stayed behind when the H. W. went back to the states. I used to tell people that the ship PCSed and I stayed. I transfred from Naples with a NATO command so it wasn't a big jump for me. I drove to Cetetavechia, I apoligize for the mangeling of that Italina port city's name. then a ferry to Sardinia, My sponsor RM2 Joe Gillouti (ice cream) said I would need it. Wrong. Being in radio, If I remember correctly, we worked two 12 hr days 24 off and two 12 hr Mids, then we would get 72 hrs off. With that I was able to take a MAC flight back to Naples about every third week to see my squeeze. I was on leave when the XO was killed. I was readling the stars and lies in bed at the General Patton hotel in Garmish. I read the head line One killed and others injured aboard ship in Sardina. Talk about sitting up in bed. When I retured to Naples I stopped in to see one of the injured. He was on deck not far from the XO and said that the XO took the blunt of the impact and it was the reason he was still alive. I can't remember his name but he was a LDO ensign or LtJg. What i remember most was the boredom of the winter. We used to say there is a girl behid every tree, but there are no trees. Sailor humor. Summers were fantastic. Wow It's difficult to believe that more than 20 years have gone by. I think Mick and the lads said it best "WHAT A DRAG IT IS GETTING OLD." That's all for now. Paul sends
-Fri Apr 19 09:39:16 PDT 2002

J. Engel
Hamilton, Oh. USA
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I was stationed on Santo Stefano with Det Kiwi USNMCB 133 when the ship pulled in in 1973. Used to eat chow on the ship and bum around. Gotta say though, the food was better at the Italian Navy mess. Met a bunch of real crazy sailors from the Gilmore. Never forget it. I remember hanging with some of the crazed people in one of the berthing compartments, the aisles had names...asshole alley... butthole blvd...As I said, they were CRAZY. I remember hanging the sewage tank under the pier, finally time to hook up the ship when it happened. Had large rubber hoses to hook to the pipes. Chief Reeter and another of us Seabees were in the little boat trying to hook them up. A 40 foot utility boat went by and the little boat dipped in the wake and came back up hooking fast under the s*** pipe. The boat filled up in a rapid fashion and they had to abandon ship. We fished Chief Reeter out, there was a chunk of turd stuck in his hair.
-Thu Apr 18 16:44:50 PDT 2002

Kenny Reilly
USA
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sue bliss suzieq@iwvisp.com
Ridgecrest, ca. USA
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My research for information on my grandfathers navy career. Served on the USS H.W. Gilmore from 46-49 as a Chief Boatswain Mate and diving officer George H Bliss. This website is great!! Thanks from an old Navy brat.
-Mon Apr 15 18:26:15 PDT 2002

Sam Newman csnewman46@hotmail.com
St. Petersburg, Fl. USA
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I'm just looking to see if I might locate some old friends. I was a BM3 on the ship in 1967/68.
-Sun Apr 14 08:52:34 PDT 2002

Bruce Rumrey IM3 bruce.rumrey@unisys.com
Osseo, mn. USA
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Served on the AS-16 1969-71. Went on board in San Juan, ship was gone when I report in Charleston so the Navy flew me down on Pan Am. Great time, for a cork the Gilmore went a few places New Orleans,Cuba,Key West(my favorite) Jacksonville, St Thomas, Charleston(OK but my least favorite place). Good Luck Everyone
-Fri Apr 12 14:46:48 PDT 2002

Thomas Rice tsrice@mindspring.com
Whitehall, Pa. USA
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I served aboard form 10/58 to 5/62 as a EM2 in E-div, I'm looking for 2 shipmates who also served aboard at that time. Gary Cooper from Munci. Ind and mike j McCarthy from St. Louis. Mo.
-Thu Apr 11 19:29:24 PDT 2002

Larry Schneider batwlms@yahoo.com
N. Fond du Lac, WI. USA
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Served from 6/76 thru 9/78. Left the ship as an SK3 having worked most of that time in S-1 Division (Stock Control). Would enjoy hearing from others that served during that time.
-Thu Apr 11 09:18:02 PDT 2002

Bill Smith
USA
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-Tue Apr 9 18:05:23 PDT 2002

JOHN W.(BILL) SMITH GOLFINGBILL2@AOL.COM
EASLEY, SC. USA
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-Tue Apr 9 17:36:10 PDT 2002

Bob Munjas {Moon} munj3@aol.com
Shadyside, Oh. USA
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Had my dates wrong on previous submition, should have been-Dec.1951 to May 1955. Sorry.
-Tue Apr 9 06:06:13 PDT 2002

Bob Munjas {Moon} munj3@aol.com
Shadyside, Oh. USA
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Served aboard from 1955 to 1959 in Repair 2, 6th Div. Still looking for Dick Barnes {Printshop}. Any shipmates out there from that time peroiod?Hope to see you in Washington, at the next reunion.
-Sun Apr 7 06:48:04 PDT 2002

Dan Campbell Dan652@aol.com
Mystic, CT. USA
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Served on AS-16 78-79 in Lamadd. Would love to hear from Mike Lyons, Jerry Dendy, Tommy Trask, Jeff Fema, and of course Scooter!
-Sat Apr 6 08:32:48 PST 2002

freddie evans evansgail@msn.com
columbia, tn. USA
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it,s been along time since i was on the gilmore,i came out of bootcamp, orlando fla comp 333.the gilmore was stationed in keywest fla .as soon as i was on the ship we were going to sardinia italy,what a place.1973 1974 lots of people i remember,ron villanue,james cain, and a guy by the name of ryan.we all worked ih the hydraulic room,if any one remembers me or any one these guys please let me know.
-Fri Apr 5 17:49:42 PST 2002

Edward H. Tyler etyler@maine.rr.com
South Portland, Me. USA
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I was onboard the USS Gilmore from April 1974 to July 1975.
My work station was the Forward Engine Room.

-Thu Apr 4 22:25:43 PST 2002

Steve Reppert steprepp@aol.com
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. USA
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Served from 74 to 75. Played drums in the Gilmore Band and actually had my drums shipped over from the States before I got there. My Rating was TM for a little while and then I went to C division. The best bunch of guys on the planet. Missed Reilly by a couple of months though but finally caught up with him in Norfolk. My hat is off to those of you who braved Santo Stefano whithout wives during those tumultuos years.
-Thu Apr 4 21:38:11 PST 2002

Dave Hoogerwerf bassfuser@aol.com
Des Moines, IA. USA
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I came over on the USS Orion in 1980 to relieve the USS Gilmore. I believe that the accident to the XO happened a week or two before we arrived. I was restationed and rode the Gilmore back to the states. For being a sister ship of the Orion, it was amazing how differently the 2 ships evolved over the years. I was an EM2 and had duty the day we got back in port. Unbelieveable, all the EMs left the ship and left me to rig shore power. I had to get a bunch of Enginemen to help me pull the shore power cables. I got out of the Navy 3 weeks later. Not a long stint but I was on the ship for a couple of months.
-Thu Apr 4 15:35:11 PST 2002

Lorena L. Miracle lorenamiracle@hotmail.com
Pratt, Ks.. USA
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My husband Glenn W. Miracle Jr. (Skip) was stationed aboard the Gilmore when we got married in 1959 and we were transferred in 1962. Our two older children were born in Charleston while Skip was aboard the Gilmore. I was looking for a picture of the Gilmore for a scrapbook that I am making.
-Wed Apr 3 20:29:14 PST 2002

Steve Gilson sgilson@erols.com
Greenbelt, MD. USA
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Hi,

I served aboard the Gilmore from Feb. 1979 and took her back to Norfolk in 1980, when I got out. I was a TM2 working in W-1 Division, under the forward mess deck. I've got many wonderful memories of La Madd and I only wish I could remember some of my shipmates names from that era. I was sea and anchor helmsman, GQ helmsman, and stood underway hemlm watches too.

I remember the day the XO, Capt. Kleinsdeist, died very well; I was on the bridge working as the CO's phone talker when the accident happened. I remember it as being a strong gust of wind that came up and put too much stress on the cable at the time we were already moving forward from our Med-moored position to release the forward mooring lines. A tragic accident. 2 Bosun's mates were also hurt in that accident. I don't remember their names but 1 was a chief and the other was a BM2(?), who'd been stationed with me before on the USS Orion, AS-18, in Charleston. I was on her from 1972 to 1975.

I stood in-port watches in DC Central at that stupid Nuclear Weapons Security panel. I was the one responsible for calling the "Security Violation" alarm when the roving patrolman didn't return on time. Remember the "Security Violation! Security Violation! All hands stand fast!" alarms that would ring out every couple of days or so?

I also remember the telephone booth that stood in the main deck corridor outside DC Central, where guys would stand in line to make collect phone calls back to the states. It was right outside my duty station and Friday & Saturday nights were especially popular. Also, going to the beer hall for either semi-cold beer and burgers and watching movies, especially "FM," which seemed to be either very popular or just a movie we got a lot. Also watching Saturday Night Live down in the Steam Torpedo Shop under the after mess decks, and playing poker in the FT Shop with Meat LOaf blasting over the stereo.

If any of my old shippies remeber me, or remember those days, give me a ring.
-Wed Apr 3 16:12:55 PST 2002

Daniel J Brady
USA
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-Wed Apr 3 13:40:39 PST 2002

Daniel J Brady xbrook425@aol.com
Liverpool, ny. USA
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-Wed Apr 3 13:39:44 PST 2002

John D. Goebel blesch1@netnitco.net
Crown Point, IN. USA
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Served on her from February to August 1980
-Wed Apr 3 01:39:21 PST 2002

michael carberry karenmore@attbi.com
rye, nh. USA
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I was in the machine shop 31A from august 1975-1976. The gang was Steve Auren, Mark Sevtik, Tim Honneycutt, Kintch, MasterChief Fair, Smith, Landowski,Tim Wolf, Bressler,Jeff Stark, what a crew.
-Fri Mar 29 17:00:42 PST 2002

Ken Kauffman kenmir@attbi.com
Mendota Heights,, MN. USA
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Served in the 8th Division, Submarine Repair, as a third and second class Pipefitter while aboard the HWG in Key West, 1954-1955. Also served aboad the USS Hornet CVA-12 and the USS Truckee AO-147. Discharged as an FP1 in September 1956. Attended Class A Pipefitters school and Second Class Hard Hat Divers school.
-Thu Mar 28 19:34:18 PST 2002

JOHN S. GARCIA lindamrizzo@yahoo.com
yorba linda, ca. USA
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-Mon Mar 25 18:16:11 PST 2002

Bob Miller RobMil@AOL.Com
North Haven, CT. USA
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Hello Shipmates. I served on the Gilmore from November 1977 thru March of 1979. Worked as the lead journalist for "Big G" TV. Also ran the radio station that broadcast to Palau and La Mad. Spent alot of time enjoying the beerhall and the bowling alley. Worked with JO3 Mike "Monk" Messer, ET1 Gary Wilson, ETFN Tim Brown, JOSN Wayen Blount, ETFN Brian Gallagher, JOSN Danny P'Nut Pearson and FN Mark Mallory. If any of you guys are out there, or if anybody remembers me, pleae give me a shout.
-Thu Mar 21 14:37:07 PST 2002

Mary Brown mgbrown@garlandisd.net
Garland, tx. USA
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I work with the mother of one of your fellow sailors. I helped her find this web site and decided to say HELLO to all of America's finest!!!! Hope you guys are having some fun during all this mess.
-Thu Mar 21 13:39:09 PST 2002

Pat Baker pabaker@garlandisd.net
Rowlett, USA
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I am just trying to say hello to my son and the members of the crew of the Howard.
-Thu Mar 21 13:38:20 PST 2002

Jack D. Kinsey kinseyjack1@attbi.com
Beaverton, OR. USA
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I left Okland with sub div.222 and in 44 Iwent to ships company.
-Wed Mar 20 14:30:58 PST 2002

Don Gannaway
Springfield, IL. USA
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Served on the Gilmore from Feb., l951 to Dec. l953 and was transfered to New London Conn. Was YN2 when I left the Gilmore. Looking for Paul Bradley, SK2 who use to live in OKla. If you know where he might be please let me know. Enjoyed the time I spent on the Gilmore.
-Mon Mar 18 16:02:44 PST 2002

Bill Lang langwa@inpo.org
Villa Rica , ga. USA
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Skip Wurtz served aboard the Gilmore. we are putting a book together on his Navy career. If you know him and have some stories to tell about him drop please me an e-mail
-Mon Mar 18 13:49:08 PST 2002

SKCM(SW) Tom Davidson davidsont@thirdncb.navy.mil
Port Hueneme, CA. USA
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Stationed onboard AS-16 from Dec 73 - Dec 75, La Mad, Italy.
-Thu Mar 14 13:39:12 PST 2002

Monty R Champagne Mrchmpgne@aol.com
West Hartford, CT. USA
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To add I came aboard the USS H W Gilmore in the summer 1954 a Pipefitter fireman in the pipe shop and went to the welding shop, Bill Adams, Jim Colglazier,Dave Robbins,and I made up the team in the welding shop.Left the Gilmore a 2nd class and went to the USS Fulton AS11,then Sub Base New London CT and last USS Proteus AS19.Left the Navy in 1963,bad mistake
-Wed Mar 13 11:46:35 PST 2002

Monty R Champagne mrchmpgne@aol.com
West Hartford,, CT. USA
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I was so pleased to know that this ship is still sailing and repairing submarines through its former crews.I spent 4 years on her in the welding and pipefitter shops and made a good living after leaving her in civilianlife from her teachings.Thanks again, USS Howard W Gilmore AS16
-Wed Mar 13 09:58:12 PST 2002

Dan Howell HT3 ltdan190@yahoo.com
Beaumont, Tx. USA
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Served on the Happy Howie from January 1,1972 till March of 1974. Worked out of the ShipFitter Shop 11-A, the ANIMAL LOCKER. Looking for the old hands from the La Maddalena days who worked in the Repair shops. Good old days looking back, now. Let me hear from you guys. Dan
-Tue Mar 5 20:40:21 PST 2002

Jim Witherspoon jwwf@tds.net
Mayville, Mi. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore 1961-1962, I worked in the personnel office untill I got transfered to Norfolk.Va.
-Tue Mar 5 18:21:02 PST 2002

Jessie R. Luno jrluno444 @aol.com
Orange, Tx.. USA
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I was stationed on the uss gilmore from 12/74 threw 2/76 in the repair division pipe shop
-Mon Mar 4 18:54:21 PST 2002

Frank J Ontl crystal@genevaonline.com
Walworth , Wi. USA
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on board Subic Bay 1945-46
-Sat Mar 2 14:55:10 PST 2002

Frederick Hartman fvhartm130@juno.com
Baltimore, Md. USA
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Was on Gilmore from 1959-1963. R4 Div./Electronics shop and Cal. Lab. Stationed at Charleston, South Carolina. Some others in our shop during those years. Jim Sink, Bob Beals, John Weekly, John Roberts, Lewis Linder, Robert Kimmons, Robert Stanton, John urbanski, Ed Welch (Photo Shop)

-Sat Mar 2 10:49:12 PST 2002

Arthur Canaday kcanaday@excite.com
Kingsland, GA. USA
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Served on "Happy Howie" from 1971 to 1973 when it left for "La Mad". Served time in mess decks, deck force, and then went to Pipe Shop under Chief Boyce. Made 3rd and 2nd before returning to Reserves...HTCS before retiring from Reserves.
-Sat Mar 2 04:50:48 PST 2002

James P. Lawton jlawton3@cfl.rr.com
Palm Bay, FL. United States
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I only servered on HWG for a short time but made the springboard trip of 60. Left HWG and went to Tirante SS 420. Gilmore was getting ready to goto Charleston, SC. for a home port change. I retired a TMCM SS in 76. Always wondered where some of the TM of that time went.
-Thu Feb 28 11:28:14 PST 2002

JOE(GOOCH)GOLICH EZRYDR1999@AOL.COM
SOUTH ELGIN, ILL. USA
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WOW, TALK ABOUT A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE. I WAS STATIONED ON THE GILMORE FROM 2/74-?/75 ABOUT 18 MO.I WAS IN THE S-1 DIV. AND RAN THE MAIN GSK STOREROOM TIL SK2 HALL DECIDED TO RAIN ON MY PARADE, JUST KIDDING OF COURSE. THE MAIN GSK WAS TOO MUCH FOR A NOVICE SN TO HANDLE ALONE. FOR THOSE THAT DON,T REMEMBER WHERE THE MAIN GSK WAS, IT WAS RIGHT NEXT TO THE BRIGG. I WAS HUMORED SEVERAL TIMES WITH A FEW TENNANTS WHILE HANDLING THE STORES. SOMETHING TO BREAK UP THE DAY. MAN, BACK THEN I WAS SO STUPID AND THOUGHT THAT THAT LIFE WAS TOUGH, IF ONLY I KNEW THEN! IT TRUELY WAS SOME OF MY BEST TIMES...
HOW ABOUT MARTHA CASALONI, THINK ALMOST EVERY GUY PROPOSED TO HER AT LEAST ONCE. 18 YEARS OLD AND SOOO STUPID
ANOTHER GREAT MEMORY I HAD WAS THE TIME SKSN MARTINEZ AND I WENT TO NAPLES FOR A 96ER. WE SPENT ALL OUR MONEY BEING (STUPID) AND CALLED THE SHIP TO INFORM THEM THAT WE HAD BEEN ROBBER AND HAD NO MONEY OR WAY TO GET BACK TO THE SHIP. WE SQUEEZED THEM OUTTA ANOTHER DAY OFF AND GOT A JET RIDE IN A SMALL LEER JET BACK TO OLBIA. SKC KARGAL KNEW WE WERE FULL OF IT AND WANTED TO KNOW WHO WE WANTED TO PLAY OUR PARTS WHEN THEY CAME OUT WITH THE MOVIE VERSION OF THE FESTIVITIES. OF COURSE WE HAD SOME ACTORS IN MIND!
I,LL NEVER FORGET THE GILMORE OR THOSE GREAT TIMES.

-Wed Feb 27 18:40:33 PST 2002

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Hampton, VA. USA
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