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Mail Call from
Sailors of the Plymouth Rock
This Page Last Edited
07/14/2010
NOTE: If any e-mail does not work, you can check the ships Muster List for the shipmate's address/phone number that we have currently listed in our records. Keep in mind that our records are only as good as the data supplied to us by that individual!
Received an e-mail from Jerry S. Whitlock, BTC, on board June 76-March 79. "CALL OR E MAIL STILL KICKING WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU" His e-mail address is jnjwhitmo@peoplepc.com
Received an e-mail from Jeremy Lewis, BM3, Buffalo, NY " I was on the P-Rock from May 4, 1980 until DECOMM in 1983. I still have my cruise book from UNITAS XXII. After the P-Rock I had 8 more years in the USN ending up as a BM1. I then went into the Army reserve, and I believe that I am probably the only P-Rock Navy crewman to fight in the Iraq war, I was in the initial invasion in 2003 and spent a year in Iraq. The last time I saw the Plymouth Rock she was tied up at Portsmouth VA and we were scrounging parts for the USS Canisteo and she was tied up on the other side of the pier we were on." His e-mail address is gunfighter1B@aol.com
Bill, thank you for your kindness. Also, thank you for the images of the
ship. I was able to locate and download some other images of the P-rock for
Dad's funeral, but the ones you sent were much nicer. My father's name is
Richard E. Kinner and he was a chief (E-8) machinist's mate when he was on board
the P-rock. I'm not exactly sure of the dates he served on LSD-29, but from what
I can remember as a child and from his orders that I could find (dad was a real
pack-rat), he served from approximately November 1960 until September 1965. He
was then transferred to the USS Telfair (which was promptly de-commissioned),
the USS Marias (AO-57), the USS Salinan (ATF-161) and the USS Canisteo (AO-99).
Dad retired as CWO-3 in 1975. His wife of 58 years is still living near us in
Apollo Beach, Florida, but she will likely return to Virginia Beach after she
sells her property here. Dad's remains will be interned at a temporary
columbarium at the Church of the Holy Family in Virginia Beach on Friday, May 7,
2010. I'm sure he is telling his former shipmates who have gone to rest some
great sea-stories. Again, thank you for your kindness and thank you and all who
have served on LSD-29 for their service to their country. Best regards and may
God bless you.
Richard E. Kinner, Jr.
James David Hosea, RM3, Huntsville, TX (on board 3/74-6/78) "I need to find someone how was on the ship after we came out of the yards in 1977. I fell through a hatch and the VA cannot find my medical record. However, The VA person said if I can find someone or two that will write a letter to document the event, then they will reopen the claim." His e-mail address is: captainjd@windstream.net
Jack Morton, SN, Ormond Beach, FL (on board 1957-60) writes: "Looking for D. W. Chapman, SN, 1st Div." His e-mail address is: iambrbphl@aol.com
Renolds Mckenzie, SN, Fayetteville, NC (on board 2/79-3/80) writes:
"Man the memory's. I was on board during the Bermuda trip, Gitmo landings,
Jamaica relief and the short trips out of the harbor for assault craft training
before Christmas of 79. Left Her in dry dock march of 80. Really sad to think i
could be shaving with her. There were alot of great times and I wish I have
never left for that A school billet.
"
His e-mail address is:
ota1rooster@jhotmail.com
Jerry Brooks, QM2, Charlottesville, VA (on board 3/80-1/83 writes:
"Plymouth Rock went to South America in 1981 on Unitas Cruise. Cruise of a
lifetime, of course, and enjoyed looking at the cruise book. Unfortunately, the
cruise book was lost during a move and I have been wondering how I could get a
copy. Was also wondering how the QM and Deck gangs are doing after all these
years!" His e-mail addess is:
gkb7j@virginia.edu
I received an e-mail from Francis Todd Miskelly informing me
of the following "My Dad, FE
Miskelly, BMSN served on the USS Plymouth Rock from 1957 to 1961. He passed away
on 2/22/10 at 2000 hours. I was able to talk to a couple of his ship mates
recently, and for that I am thankful. Dad enjoyed his time in the US Navy
and remembered his buddies on the Plymouth Rock.
He was aboard during the recovery of the
Mercury Capsule in 1961 and helped ferry President Eisenhower's vehicle and
helicopter to Brazil. He was also stationed off the coast of Cuba during the
1961 missile crisis. He would often
tell me stories of his experiences in the Navy and some of the most memorable
places he went. He was excited to make the reunion a couple of years ago at
Branson, Missouri. I really wish he could have gone to Charleston, SC this year.
He would have loved it. I wanted to let you know so you could add his name to
the memorial and to let his shipmates know. We will miss him greatly."
Hollis Stedman, OS2, Altamont, NY (on board 76-79) writes: I AM STILL LOOKING FOR CLIFF CLAUSEN, SMC SUGGS, OSC BILL, AND ET2 NICKEL. IVE CHANGED MY EMAIL AGAIN. MAYBE THIS ONE ILL KEEP FOR A WHILE. GIVE ME A SHOUT. JJ. MEJIA AND DAN PARTINGTON ARE ALIVE AN WELL. JUST FOUND OUT THAT BOATSWAINS MATE PHILLIPS PASSED AWAY LAST YEAR. HE WAS THE EPITOME OF A BOATWAIN, AND AN ALL AROUND GOOD GUY. His E-mail address is: cposted@yahoo.com
Mike Flanagan, QM2, Thomaston, ME (on board 2/77-11/80) writes: Ken Johnson, my Navigator, spent a lot of time helping me put my 06 Reserve package together. His E-mail address: flanme3@msn.com
I received an e-mail from Andrea Larison Masch, daughter of Cdr. Donald Eddie Larison who informed me that her father had passed away in August 27, 1981. "He was only 43 when he passed away. Actually, he was supposed to be commissioned as a Captain after the cruise on the Plymouth Rock, but was told if he took the cruise he would come back in a casket because of a brain tumor that was found just prior to the cruise leaving. As it turned out, the cruise left in June/July 1981 and he passed away in Aug 1981."
Arvell Cuffey, YN3 (on board 10/56-5/60) writes: I can clarify this
problem about the Sonar Boom. I was on the Prock 1959-1960 when the boom was
installed, as shown on the bow in the photo taken in 1963. We were off the coast
of Bermuda evaluating the sonar system and entered the eye of a hurricane. Man
that was a rough ride. After the Hurricane and the Prock went it separate ways,
we attempted to pulled the boom out of the water and much to all eyes waiting,
there wasn't a sign of the boom. To make a long story short, we lost the boom
and had no evidence as to how we lost it. I was the Captain's Yeoman at that
time and I can say without any doubt that the first attempt ended before 1963.
The 1963 photo was taken during the 2nd installation/evaluation of the sonar
boom. Very odd looking contraction. The article on Like War is pretty good. I
remember the locals asking "Where are the movie cameras"-thinking we were making
a movie not knowing that the port of Beirut was the center of attention for take
over by NATO or Syria and the UAR. Very good picture of Rocky.
George Correa, QM2 (on board 9/80-Decom.) writes: Looking for shipmates from my time onboard, softball team members, Unitas and Decomm. His e-mail address is george.correa@comcast.net
Reba Stanley
writes:
I
have found out that a close friend was in the Navy back in the early 60”s.. He
would be thrill to learn of anything or anybody that was on the Plymouth Rock in
or around 1962. He went to the Mediterranean and talks about the beautiful
water. What fond memories he has and I can listen to them for hours. I tried to
pull up as much info on-line that I could. I am sure he would enjoy the News
published every so often and the reunion coming up next year in Charleston.
Please help me get started. He has no email yet but his name and address are :
Gordon L. Throckmorton (Lefty)
107 North 13th Ave
Mayodan ,NC 27027-2121
He got an award for the Most-Push-UPS among 500 men on the Ship then and still can do about 100 now @71yrs young. Very active. Just let me know what I can do to help, since I will be the contact. Reba Stanley e-mail: stanleyr@ccl.org
Calvin Carmichael, SH3, Kearneysville, WV 25430, (on
board: 12/71-12/75 writes: "Loved the time on board the rock,
especially all the fun of running the ships laundry and gee dunk store as i
called it. Have moved around a lot since getting out of the service and at times
wish i had stayed in. The ship yard was my worse part of the memories, hated
living on that floating barge they brought up for us." His e-mail
address is wolf1pack2alpha@yahoo.com
Dave Wardle, QM1, Cross Plains, WI 53528, (on
board: 10/58-7/64) writes: "It looks like all my shipmates have
either not joined or passed. Would like to hear from anyone that I served
with.Jim McDermott,Rick Nolan, etc" His e-mail address is
golferwhiskey60@yahoo.com
Herb Furman, OS3, Wellsburg, NY 14894, (on board:
6/73-6/75) writes: "What a great time...didn't seem it at the time...but
many fond memories. 2 carib cruises and a Med cruise...who can forget all those
vertreps...remember the BOYS from Combat..and there fearless leader Prattboy...great
site...keep up the good work." His e-mail address is
herbfurman@aol.com
Paul Walter (Walt), EN2, Bremen, IN, (on board: 77-80) writes: "Has anyone ever heard from T. J. Lane or Marc Courchesne"? His e-mail address is pwalter@mchsi.com
Leo Hernandez, HM3, Phoenix, AZ, (on board 1967-69) writes: "I was contacted by e-mail by John Morris, HM2 but his e-mail does not seem to be working.John if you are out there please e-mail me again. Also, I was communicating with Joe Adamo but he has disappearded again. Anyone know where he is?" His e-mail address is leohernan@yahoo.com
Rodger Estes , E3 of Port St. Joe, FL writes: "Had a great time while serving on the Rock. 30 years can really fky by. In anyone remembers me, give me a call. Jim Mueller, Steve boy, Ed Estonel. I drove a black 1940 Plymouth coupe, if that jogs the memory". His e-mail address is insuredbyestes@gmail.com
Had a great time while serving on the Rock. 30 years can really fly by. If anyone remembers me give me a call. Jim Mueller, Steve boy, Ed Estonel. I drove a black 1940 Plymouth Coupe if that jogs the memory.
Kenneth King, SM2 of Gaithersburg, MD writes "My first ship, first adventure outside the USA,great memories of a lot of great
guys. I do remember Lt. Tunstall always sunbathing near the signal area. Would
like to make contact with Frank Mays, "Mac" McConoheauy, Wilbourne, Chief Hanks
and others who were there during that time. I transferred to the USS Inchon (LPH
12), went to Vietnam and lost touch with everyone." His e-mail address is
kwaku1103@comcast.net
Dale Richardson, RD3 of Star City, IN writes "Where is Garry Massey of MO"?
His e-mail address is
www.fdr@pwrtc.com
Lee Pridemore, MM2 of Waco, TX writes "I remember the
shipyards in Baltimore also.P-ROCK was a good start to my Navy career and I will
always have good memories of her. Always did like those old stick-shift
steam plants!" His e-mail address is
elaprd@aol.com
Jack Huett, BT3 of Sutherland, VA writes "Was an
interesting time serving aboard the P Rock. The Navy was good to me, have spent
my life crawling thru boilers... I worked in the Oil Shack and #1 Boiler we were
good at making smoke.....always a fun time refueling, testing the water and how
can one forget the Baltimore shipyards. I have kept in contact with a few
shipmates over the years. Calls and Emails are welcome...." His e-mail
address is
jackhuett@globalriskconsultants.com
Martin F. Dupslaff EM2 of Pittsburg, KS writes that he
wonders where are Neary, McIver, Thomas, Suarez, Glavin, Squeek, Pooch,
Persinger, Mr. Botteron, Mr. Rose, Doc, Chief Fosbilnder, Chief Whitlock, Chief
Swingros, Tom Silva, Cannon, Nichol, BT2 Alexander and Budney? His
e-mail address is mdupslaff@iceskate.net
Dave Austin, MS1 of Augusta. ME writes that he
would l ike to hear from friends form 1980-83.
His e-mail address is
d-austin@us.aflac.com
Ray Marier
Em3 of Little Canada, MN writes that he would like to locate other E Division
crew from 74 to 77. John Banks and I have stayed in contact since we got out. We
would like to find Ray Johnson EM6, Robert Bean BT5 and anyone else who
remembers John and I (also referred too as the Bobsey Twins). We had a lot of
fun and great memories from those days. We would like to get a group together
for the 2008 reunion in St. Louis, contact me.
His e-mail address is
roy_marier@jhotmail.com 02/08
David Lally, HM1 of Keobuk, IA writes that he would
like to hear from anyone that knew him. Says, that the PROCK was a
good part of his Naval Service. His e-mail address is
dlally01@msn.com 05/07
Donald Parrish. MM3 of Nashville, TN writes that if
anyone who was in M or B division, April 63-November 65, to please contact him.
His e-mail address is
dfparrish44@yahoo.com 11/06
John Stan BT3 of Rockford, TN writes that he is trying to find snips with pics from that era down in the boiler room, also MM's with pics. Finding old friends is hard, but doable!! His e-mail address is steelersstan88@wmconnect.com 07/06
Wayne Durham RD2 of Mobile, AL writes that he would like to hear from other "ops" people from the 70-72 period. His e-mail address is bulldawg7059@bellsouth.net 07/07
Mark Orlando, OS3 of Mount Pleasant, MI writes that he was looking into doing an off-read adventure through South America and revisiting some of the locations the ship visited during the 1981 Unitas cruise. He is looking forward to exploring the area with his wife a quarter of a century later. His e-mail address is the23chair@yahoo.com 06/06
Tony Epley, BT3 of Central City, KY writes that he would like to hear from anyone who served in B Division during 74-77. is e-mail address is tepley@bellsouth.net 6/06
Tom Hickson, BT3 of Rock Island, IL writes that he is in need of the first patch of the PRock that has the brown eagle on it. He has an extra of the one with the gold eagle and crossed muskets and would gladly trade of purchase the patch. His e-mail address is twhmm32@qconline.com 6/06
Received several e-mails from Jim L. Walters Jr., requesting information about his now deceased father, LTJg James "Jim" L. Waters. His father was an officer in CIC, and was on the Plymouth Rock approx. 1963 - Nov. 1966 . According to Jim his father "was on the mission to recover the atomic bomb, with a sub the Rock was carrying, in Spain." One of his best pals on the ship was Tom McPherson. If anyone out there knows anything about his father, Jim would like to hear from you. His e-mail address is jlwutk@nc.rr.com 3/06
Richard Buchanan, YNC, of
Brownsburg, IN 46112 writes that he would like to know the name of the XO from
1977-78. Also, wants to know what happened to LCDR Neil Kozlowski who was the XO
from 1974-76. Hiss e-mail address is rgbcpousn@aol.com
David Wardle, QM1, of Alton, IL writes that he would like to hear from Jim McDermott, QM3 and any of the shipmates who were aboard when he was, from 1958-1964. His e-mail address is LeEnfance@aol.com
Charlie Williams , ICC(SW) who served from 6/79 until decom. Charlie reports that he was the last crewmember to leave her (via jacob's ladder) when we floated her over to Portsmouth. VA at Inact Ships late in l983. Charlie retired on July 2000. His email address is charlie1220@cox.net
Jeremy Lewis, BM3, of Buffalo, NY writes that he would like to hear from any plank owners on the decomm crew or anyone who made UNITAS 22. His e-mail address is gunfighter1b@aol.com
Bill Clough, FN of Wendell, MA writes that he would like to hear from anyone who remembers him. His e-mail address is kaylasgg123@wmconnect.com
Francis Miskelly, BMSN of Stanley, NC writes that he has been trying to get in touch with Ed. Hickey for several months with no luck. Last account of him, what that he lived in Michigan, sure would like to hear from him. His e-mail address is msicnarf@aol.com
Iam Adam, SM3 of Barneveld, NY writes that he is still looking for Albert F. Stevens and Lloyd P. Hostetler. They were with him on his tour of duty on the Signal Bridge. His e-mail address is ianadam47@yahoo.com
John Berry, RM3 of Blaine, MN writes that he has attended the last 2 reunions and is looking forward to 2006, would like to see more of the old gang there...call him anytime at 612-490-7685. His e-mail address is jberry48@hotmail.com
Gary Johnson, ETC(SW) of Poplar Bluff, MO writes that he would like to make contact with Danny Hostler, Robert Black, Simms. Jesse, I know your in there!!!. His e-mail address is ropeman@sbcglobal.net
Dave Brusky, EM2 of
Oshkosh, WI writes that he is looking for Ted
Simpson, who served with him on the Rock. Anyone that can help him, please e-mail
him. His e-mail address is:
anoka114@yahoo.com
Roger Pratt, PC3 of Harrodsburg, KY writes that if anyone remembers him to drop him an
e-mail. He was the ships Postal Clerk for a time and in the deck force for a
while. Remembers going to Panama, Spain and the Caribbean many times. Still
remembers the lousy food and having to wait in long lines for everything. His
e-mail address is: rpratt01@adelphia.net
Mike Wray, HM3 of Lewistown, PA whites that he is looking for any of the "DOCS" that may have been on the rock at the time he was (10/74-4/75). Kenny McQuaide, Dave Lally, Chief Wright, Jonathan Patrick Hardy. His e-mail address is mandmwray@acsworld.com
Hollis (Snake) Stedman, of Altamont, NY writes that he is looking for QM Chiff Clausen, BT Marvin Canagaiter (IOWA), OS Rick Merritt, SMC Gene Suggs, OS2 Harvey MacEachern, ET2 Paul Wilson,l ET2 Mike Nichel, ET2 Jim Sweet, BT2 Keith Isham (Vermont). His e-mail address is mingmag@peoplepc.com
Donald F. Parrish, MM3 of Nashville, TN writes that he is trying to locate or find Roger Hartman from Flint, MI; Arathur (Artie) Sutherland, Asbury Park or Paterson, NJ; James McGowan, deceased family member, Asbury Park or Paterson, NJ. Please feel free to contact him. His e-mail address is: cparrish@alphillipsinsurance.com.
Bob Navigato, RM3 of Chicago, IL writes that he does not see a lot of names her remembers in the Muster List. Remembers Bill Fudge, "he saved my ass one night when I got drunk and picked a fight with some marines". Bob would sure like to hear from Chester J. Intkowski, AKA "Ski". His e-mail address is twootta3@aol.com
Joe Adamo, BM3 of Wynantskill, NY writes that he has lots of fond memories, Demo, Demarius, wasn't it. Face, if I remember right you were quite the Boatswains Mate. Blass, you finally did get your stripes jun? Not sure if you guys remember me, if you do drop me a line. His e-mail address is jadamo@nycap.rr.com
Van Tunstall, LT., of Aptos, CA writes that he just wanted to give a big thanks to the Radio Shack for not losing any crypto cards while he was RPS Custodian. Also, to the Signal Shack guys for not blowing his cover while he was really suntanning up there. (Best place on the ship to get a tan). Also, to Captain Kiehl for being a real gentlemen-Almost made the Navy a career because of him. His e-mail addess is vanthor@aol.com 12/03
I am looking for anyone that may have served with William J. Alnutt whom
was assigned to the USS Plymouth Rock sometime between June 1973 and June 1976.
More specifically anyone who could provide information regarding asbestos on this ship.
William died October 8, 2003 and lived in Oswego, NY. To provide a 'well grounded
claim' I need to provide verification that there was asbestos on the ship at least during
the time that William was on board.
Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Pamela Tanner NYS Veterans Counselor.
Her e-mail address is ptanner@veterans.state.ny.us
10/03
John N. Stan, BT3 off Louisville, KY writes that he is trying to get a copy of the ships personnel log for B division. Would also like to to get a copy of the Med and North Atlantic Cruise books for the period 1970-73. Any info, e-mail him. His e-mail address is steelersstan88@earthlink.net 6/03
John Jacobs, BTFN of Howell, MI writes that he would like to know if Frank Formaro (the banker) ever bought that tavern in Des Moines, Iowa. Any info, e-mail him. His e-mail address is dohany@webtv.net 5/03
Ray (Louie) Lamagna, BMSN of Export, PA writes that he would like to find Brad Stuck, Randy Lientz, Vinnie Curcoro, Tichenor, Ed Campbsell, Signoretti. If anyone has information on any of these guys, e-mail Ray. His e-mail address is jraylamagna@cs.com 5/03
Bill Sims, DC3 of Cincinnati, OH writes that he would like to hear from Larry Alcorn, DCFR, would was onboard in the late fifty's and was from Albion, IL. If anyone has any information on him, please e-mail Bill. His e-mail address is wildbillsims@aol.com 5/03
John Chappell, RM3 of Blountville, TN writes that he would like to hear from Richard (Kingfish) McCoy, who was on the PRock during 1957-1960. His e-mail address is jchappell2004@charter.net 5/03
James D. Larsen, SN, of Gainesboro, TN writes that he would like to find Edward Patrick Zdrojewski (1959-1961). If anyone has any information, please e-mail him. His e-mail address is mlarsen@infoave.net 5/03
Walt Lincoln of Ledyard, CT writes that he does keep in touch with Mark Simonitsch and has recently seen John Shand and Don Donaghy. His e-mail address is waltnebula@aol.com 3/03
Andrew B. Houston of Bath, NY writes that he would like to get in touch with shipmates while he was aboard the PRock in 1959. Would especially like to hear from LCDR Carrington. His e-mail address is houstonmoose@yahoo.com 3/03
John Muse of Johnson City, TN writes that is would like to locate two shipmates who were brothers and who were both pipefitters. Their names were H. B. and Charlie Owens. Would also like to know if Captain Lauderette is still around. Any information on the above, e-mail John. His e-mail address is johnmuse8@cs.com 3/03
Rachel Deese of Calahan, FL writes that she is looking for information about her late father Edward Lee Deese (Pops). He was definitely on the ship during the 1977-78 period. A picture of him is provided as a link, he is the sailor on the bottom right of the picture. If anyone can provide information about Edward Deese, Rachels e-mail address is deese28365@yahoo.com 2/03
Tom Riethmaier, RM3, Plant City, FL writes that he is looking for old shipmates Keith Schiller (NYC) and Sidney Wright (Miss) His e-mail address is riethosu@verizon.net 2/03
John Stan, BT3, Maryville, TN writes that he is trying to get a hold of past cruise books. He is also looking for the ships log of all the cruises that the ship made from March 70 - October 73. His e-mail address is steelersstan12@wmconnect.com 2/03
Nelson Rimel, MM3, Shenandoah, VA writes that he would like to contact former shipmates from E division, who were on board from Oct. 61-July 65. Especially looking for Jerry Kaufman of Redondo Beach, CA and Paul Smith from IL. His e-mail address is lmr@vaix,net 2/03
Martin Dupslaff, EM2, Pittsburg, KS writes how he had a great laugh over Lee Pridemore's "up to speed and on the governor" picture. Say's that this really brings back memories good and bad. He can still smell the engine room. Recognized several names from the muster list and wonders where all his shipmates are. His e-mail address is mdupslaff@kgas.com 1/03
Paul Wilson, SN, Sweetwater, TN would like to hear for anyone in A division from 1973-75 or shipmates that remember him as H.B. His e-mail address is dieselman1434@wmconnect.com 11/02
Leo G. Hernandez, HM3, Phoenix, AZ would like to hear from anyone who was on the Rock when he was there (1967-69). Also wants to know if anyone know's Michael Fryer from NYC, who was a striker in sickbay? His e-mail address is leohernan@yahoo.com 11/02
Robert D. Neeley, SH3, Springfield, OH would sure like to hear from some of the guys who were in supply (1980-82). His e-mail address is neeleyrdjr@aol.com 11/02
James H. Bauer, EM2/SW, Caro, MI is looking for people that were Plank owners for the decommissioning and served aboard from 1979-1983. His e-mail address is cen73570@centurytel.net 11/02
Charles Watson, BT3, Virginia Beach, Va is inquiring if anyone has heard from L. C. Windsor? His e-mail address is fmrbt3@yahoo.com 9/02
Ian Adam, SM3, Barneveld, NY. Writes that he is looking for information on Albert Stevens and Lloyd Hostetier. His e-mail address is adamfam@dreamscape.com 9/02
Richard C. Switzer, EM1, Retired, Maumee, OH. Is looking for R. G. Conine, EM3. Says he knows he is back in Ohio someplace. His e-mail address is shellback@ccaol.com 9/02
Eric Feinberg, PN3, Pittsburgh, PA writes that we would like to locate long lost shipmates, MS3 Ed Gallagher, SH3 Jim Hamilton, QM2 Cl;iff Clausen. All served in the laate 70's to earn 80's. Anyone know anything about these guys? His e-mail address is howard159@attbi.com 9/02
Thomas Hickson, BT3 writes "I seem to recall that we had a small display case in the main upper passageway onboard and that the case contained some mementos of the ship including an actual piece of the "Plymouth Rock" from Plymouth, Mass. Does anyone know whatever happened to those items?" Does anyone out there know the answer. His e-mail address is twhmm32@qconline.com 9/02
Scott Mayne, SA, of Jamaica Plain, MA writes that he remembers some shipmates, Captain Betts, BM1 Doyon, BMSN Duckett and others. Good times at Colon, Panama and Barenquilla, Columbia during Caribbean cruise 73-74. Would like to hear from shipmates who served during this time. His e-mail address is lsd29sm@aol.com 7/02
Ed Stackpole BT3 of Pine Bush, NY writes that "Some members have expressed their sympathy at the death of my brother Capt. Timothy Stackpole, NYFD on 9/11. Thank You! John O'Boyle, A-gang in the late 70's was there and was trapped, was rescued as is tell. His e-mail address is estock1@aol.com 6/02
Ron Fields, HT3, Plant City, FL wanted to say "After 20 years in the Navy, the 1981 Unitas cruise was one of the best. All those cold mornings, half asleep operating ballast control valves in shaft alley was worth it. You R division guys and anyone else who remembers me give a yell." His e-mail address is rcf812@yahoo.com 6/02
Bill Curtin Sr., MM3, Troy, NY would like to know is there any way that he can get a list of our ports of call from 1958-1962. His grandchildren and himself would love to have it as a reference. His e-mail address is cursr64@aol.com 6/02
Louis A Wojcik, MMFN from Landing, NJ who served from 3/71-10/71 makes the following comment: "I remember blowing our main steam header off the cost somewhere and sitting dead in the water after racing another ship in our class. We worked straight through for almost 2 days to detach it so a helicopter could pick u,p the unit to be repaired on land. I remember the mess deck chief tried to deny us a coffee after removing the damaged unit. For several days, we fished, swam in the tank deck, held gun shoots off the stern wing walls, relaxed" His e-mail address is woustor@yahoo.com 6/02
JC Fisher, BT3, from Chambursburg, PA, who served from 12/62-8/65 would like to hear from any shipmates from that period of time. His e-mail address is denisej95@comcast.net 4/02
Tony Epley BT3, from Central City, KY, who served from 74-77 writes that anyone who served in B Division during this period of time, please contact him via e-mail. His e-mail address is tepley@muhlon.com 4/02
Russell Davis HT3, from Selden, L.I., NY, who served from 4/73-4/75 would like to hear from anyone who can remember him. His e-mail address is davisrod1@aol.com 4/02
James Kuhns my Dad was one of the men that put the Plymouth Rock in commission in 1954. He never had a chance to get the Plaque of putting it in commission. Do you know who to contact in order to get this now? Also, any information on other crew members from 1954 to 1955? My father got off the ship as a third class boiler tender. My email address is either: harristm@apci.com or tqb777@rcn.com Any information that you have will be appreciated. I tried to register my Dad and wasn't on a server that worked with yours. Here is his information again. James (Jimmy) Kuhns at 8916 Breining Run Circle, Breiningsville PA 18031 1954 - 1955 third class boiler tender - Any crew members out there? Write to above email addresses. Thanks. 4/02
Donald F. Parrish, MM3, from Nashville, TN, who served from 6/63-11/66 would like to find about M division during 53-66 period. Looking for old shipmates. Hopes to hear from Arthur Sutherland or Roger Hartman in E Division or James McGowan in M division. Please call me. His e-mail address is caroleparrishc@aol.com 3/02
Bob Yates, MRC(SW) from Ramona, CA, who served from 12/79-4/83 is looking for Tim "Cody" Helmick. His e-mail address is geeradrift@aol.com 1/02
Bill Scott, EM2, now EMCN(SS) Retired from, Fairhope, AL, who served from 8/60 - 9/62 is asking if anyone out there knows where Lee Benjamin is. His e-mail address is bracacre.msn.com 1/02
Ron Bonacci, MM2 from Bena, VA, who served from 1978 to Decommissioning in 1983 writes that this was his first ship and had a great crew and he has great memories. Wants to know if anyone has heard from Phil Gossell, Malolo or "Sammy" Samuels. His e-mail address is kandrauto@aol.com 1/02
Sidney Wright, RM3 from Tampa, FL, who served from 12/80 to Decommissioning in 1983 writes that his is looking for other shipmates. He is now retired and is in contact with Benny Turner, LeRoy Cromartie, Tony Henry, Kenny Rick, Charles Howard and others. His e-mail address is: hitmansid1@cs.com 12/01
Joe Sciarabba, BM3 from Walworth, NY, who served from 1966-68 writes that he would like to hear from any former shipmates. His e-mail address is: jsciara1@rochester.rr.com 12/01
Andrew Dussault, DC2 from St. Johnsbury, VT who served from 5/60-1/63 would like to hear from anyone he served with during those years. His e-mail address is boundary@sover.net 12/01
Colleen McCormack is trying to establish contact with a shipmate of her fathers named George Stacy. Her father is Donald Fuqua Parrish, and he was a MM3 and was on the ship from 62-66. If anyone can help her, it would be appreciated. Her e-mail address is tudy5488@aol.com 11/01
Janet Black Smith sister of Roderick (Rod) Black, deceased in 1986 is seeking information about her brother who served on the Rock in an about 1957-60. If anyone has any information, about Rod, please contact her. Her e-mail address is notarysojax@hotmail.com 10/01
Walt Willenberg, OS2 from Georgetown, TX who served from 74-77 would like to hear from old shipmates. His e-mail address is bud97614@aol.com 10/01
James Reagon, GMGC-NCC from Denton, NC who served from 1961-64 is seeking information on former shipmates Darrel Bedient, Robert Cramer, Francis Kutchbach, Charles Thurman and James McGree. His e-mail address is azr@triad.rr.com 8/01
Richard Doyle, DC3 from Pittsfield, NH who served in R division from 11/55-12/56 would like to hear from anyone who was on the ship during that time. His e-mail address is gayledoyle@metrocast.net Note: Dick lives just down the street from me (Bill the Webmaster) and we just connected that he was on the PRock. Small world. 8/01
Jon Miller has a question: Wants to know if anyone can provide the dates of wear of the ship's insignia in the right upper forner of the home page, "the gator with the blunderbuss". Can anyone help him? His e-mail address is jbm@fidnet.com 8/01
Eddie Palmer, SM3 of Alexandria, LA who served from 74-78 would like to hear from anyone from OC div, signals, radio, quartermaster, radar. His e-mail address is mepalmer@cox-internet.com 8/01
Hollis Sstedman, OS2 from 6232 Gaardner Rd, Altamont, NY who served from 4/77-9/79 is looking for OS3 Joe Aidala from NJ and OS2 Harvey MacEachern from Alpena, MI and ETN2 Mike Nichel. Anyone know of their whereabouts contact Hollis. His e-mail address is mingmag@msn.com 8/01
George Krencik, BM3 from 16073 27th Street CT e, Sumner, WA who served from 1971-75 would like to hear from old friends. His e-mail address is gsk001@msn.com 7/01
Ed Comstock, MM2/EMO2 Supervisor from 302 Cayuga St., Sayre, PA who served from 1979-83. Wants to know/hear from the 1982 Chapionship Softball Team. Bear, Gomez, Scrinzi. His e-mail address is ecomstoc@psualum.com 6/01
William (Gregg) Newman, EM3 from 3047 River Road West, Goochland, Va, who served from 1979-82. Would like to hear from all members of the First Landing Band. I am neighbors with BM3 McDowel. Yo Fatman!!!. Where the hell is O"Boyle and Chuck Thomas???
Bill Squelch, BMSN from 5539 Carmelia St., Pittsfurgh, PA who served from 1976-79. Would like to find Phillips, Partington, Chichetti and JJ Jones. His e-mail address is william_5989@yahoo.com 5/01
David Hartman, BMSN from Schenectady, NY who served from 5/63 - 5/65, 63 Med Cruise and 64 Cuba would like to hear from anyone out there who remembers him. His e-mail address is speedo21j@juno.com 5/01
John MacPherson, Jr., MS from 24 Amherst Rd., Massena, NY , who served from 8/79-4/83. Reports he served with EM3 Greg Newham and BM2 Lee McDowell from the "First Landing Band" two of the finest shipmates I remember. Hopes to attend the reunion in 2002 and would love to hear from MSCS Lacson, MS3 Dave Austin, MS1 Crowell and any other cooks. His e-mail address is macjon@northnet.org 5/01
Mark Winiarz, HT from 48 Balcomb Street, Salem, MA 01978 who served from 1980-81 would like to hear from former shipmates from R Div form 1980 His e-mail address is markwiz1@msn.com 5/01
James Schneider, HT3 from 26860 West Desert Crest, Casa Grande, AZ who served from 1974-77 would like to hear from anyone who served during that time, especially like to hear from the guys from R-Division who were there in 74-77 His e-mail address is schmaint@casagrande.com 3/01
George Vallentine, OS3 from 1446 So. Mountain Road, Dillsburg, PA who served during the 1972 med cruise would like to hear from former crew members. His e-mail address is georgevalentine@prodigy.net 3/01
Tim Sigrist, FN, from 740 First Street NW, Oronoco, MN who served from 1971-1973 would like to hear from anyone who served in this time frame. His e-mail address is skiwizzer@msn.com 1/01/
James Jines, PNSN, from 109 Roberts Street, Jackson, TN who served from June 64 to May 66 would like to correspond with anyone who was aboard the Peter Rabbitt. His e-mail address is jamesjines@cs.com 12/00
Joe Sciarabba, BM3 , from 1567 Sweetbrier Lane, Walworth, NY who served from 1966-68 would like to hear from other shipmates. His e-mail address is jscia2@aol.com 11/00
Glenn Anthony, YN, from 8413 South Lenonarad Addition, Cambridge City, IN who served from 1970-71. Is interested in hearing from anyone of the Rock. Served in the Captains Office. Has quite a few pictures to share with his fellow shipmates. His e-mail address is ganthonyfinsvcs@verizon.net 11/00
Tom Morehouse, MM3, from 28 Toleman Rd., Washingtonville, NY who served from 1970-73 would like to hear from fellow "Rockers" who like to chat. His e-mail address is carton28_2000@yahoo.com 11/00
Kark Diemert, BT3, B Division, from 13300 Ridge Road, N. Huntington, PA who served from Feb 1966-Oct 1969. Hopes that one of the snipes still remembers him. His e-mail address is AVLocoOper@aol.com 11/00
Dennis Price, deck force, from 1240 Grove Street, Elkhart, IN 46514. Would enjoy hearing from some old shipmates. His e-mail address is: dj7769@msn.com 11/00
Stephen Taylor , second division, from 8316 #24 Tobin Rd., Annandale, VA 22003. Served from 1962-1963. Is glad to see some many of us are left. His e-mail address is: courthousebay@aol.com 11/00
Bill Lydon, FTG1, from 15 Michelle Ct., Mercerville, NJ 08619 Served on board from 1969-72. His e-mail address is: wjlydon@us.ibm.com 11/00
Andy Wells, RM3, OC Div., from 2903 Old Creal Springs Rd., Marion, IL who served from 1971-73 would like to hear from some of his old shipmates from the Radio Shack and Signalmen. His e-mail address is awellsa@onemain.net 9/00
Joe Sciarabba, BM3 of Sweetbrier Lane, Walworth, NY, who served from 1966-68 would like to hear from shipmates that served at that time. His e-maill address is jscia@webtv.net 7/00
Mark Bagtaz, HT2 of Goffstown, NH, who served from 2/79-6/81 is looking for shipmates from that time frame. Worked in the Engine room at Throttle watch during trips to Bermuda and Jamaica. His email address is mdbccb@mediaone.net 7/00
Ted Pyle, 2239 Manor Drive, Ford City, PA, who served from 1955 to 1959 in "G" division. Would like to hear from anyone who served aboard her in those years. Ted says that he has a good memory. His e-mail address is doshus@alltel.net 7/00
Richard Pierce, 8 Pond Lane, Ridge, NY who served from 1963-65 in the IC gang would like to hear from others who served at the same time. His e-mail address is w2ohm@yahoo.com. 6/00
Michael Bolton, 8403 Posey Hill Rd., Holland Patent, NY 13354 who served from 1960-63. Would like to e-mail with those he served with. His e-mail address is smokey523@prodigy.net. 6/00
Robert (Shany) Shanahan, 44 Woodwide Avenue, Buffalo, NY. who served from 1967-70 would like to hear from former shipmates. His e-mail address is gatorbg@a-znet.com . 6/00
Richard Shewchuk, IC2 of Camillus, NY would like to hear from former shipmates from E division from 1958-60. His e-mail address is shew@a-znet.com 4/00
Mike Schneider of Louisville, KY would like to hear from former shipmates from the A gang from 1976-79. His e-mail address is landmonster4u@aol.com 4/00
John Suaraez, EM3 of Brooklyn, NY would like to hear from old buddies from E division from the 1976-81 period. His e-mail address is johnwsuarez@juno.com 4/00
Leo G. Hernandez of 4212 N 16th St., Phoenix, AZ Served as a corpsman in 1967-69. Would like to to hear from old shipmates. Looking for physician who was with us on north Atlantic Cruise. Carried a group of midshipmen cadets aboard during that cruise. His e-mail address is leohernan@yahoo.com 4/00
Chip Marshall of Silver Spring MD writes "I am researching USNavy PT boats after World War 2. One of the gentlemen communicate with was assigned to the Naval Administrative Unit at the Washington Navy Yard. Their purpose in the Navy was to operate the Presidential yachts and related vessels. In the late 1950s, the former PT809 was modified and assigned to escort the presidential yachts. After JFK came into office (in 1961), the NAU was told by the White House to modify the "PT Boat" as she was generally known so she did not look "Navy" and be ready to deploy her for at least two or three months. By this time, all of the PT boat weapons had been removed, so they painted her white with dark blue decks. The skipper of the NAU came up with the name "Guardian." What turned out happening was she was to be deployed to the Med to shadow the Onassis yacht while Jackie Kennedy was visiting her friend. The Guardian was equipped with some very sophisticated comm gear operated by Army Security Agency guys.
(THIS IS THE PART WHERE I
AM LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION)
The Guardian was taken down to Norfolk on her own power and placed on the USS Plymouth
Rock for a trip to the Med. Just outside
Naples, the well deck was flooded and the Guardian sent on her way. All army and navy personnel were to wear civilian
clothes. When they docked (only at civilian
ports) they were to play the part of a yacht crew with a rich "owner" around
somewhere. People from the State Department
met her at the pier and made sure that things like money, food and fuel were well in hand. Eventually the trip ended (it looks like in Greece
somewhere), the Guardian rendezvoused with the "Rock", the well deck was flooded
and the Guardian taken back aboard for the trip home.
I see in your website there is a picture of the cradle for "PT109" and several active members that were onboard at that period of time. What I am looking for is confirmation of the story (I know what took place generally, the details tend to get scattered) and any pictures someone might have of the Guardian aboard or near the "Rock" or in the Med in general" .
If you or someone is interested in what the Guardian looked like, check out http://home.rose.net/~dingdong/Yachts/Yachts4.html for a picture of her on the Anacostia River in Washington, DC. On the after deck, you will see two black hulled speed boats. Those boats were probably not aboard when she made the trip to the Med. His e-mail address is: BGMarshall @aol.com 3/00
Jeff Zsori who was aboard from 1977-1980 would like to hear from some of this old shipmates in "R" division. His e-mail address is: jzsori163@aol.com 3/00
Ed Stackpole of Pine Bush, NY, who was aboard from 3/76-2/80 would like to hear from some of his old shipmates in "B" division. His e-mail address is estack1@aol.com 3/00
Joe Henning of Orange Grove, TX who was aboard from 1961-63 would like to hear from old shipmates from First Division, especially Mike Devico. His e-mail address is jerseyjoe77@aol.com 3/00
Rocco Musella of Honesdale, PA is looking for old friends from the Engine Room, 1962-66. His e-mail address is freebird@intiques.com 3/00
David Hosea, RM3 of Huntsville, TX would love to talk with his old shipmates from the 1974-78 period , expecially looking for the Radio Crew. His e-mail address is hosea4@icc.net 3/00
Bill Hamilton, EN2 of Sealy, TX is trying to make contact with any shipmates from the 1976-79 period. Bill was in A division. His email address is bhamilton2@worldnet.att.net 3/00
Thomas Gilpatrick, MM3 of Bar Harbor, ME would like to hear from crew members. Tom was aboard the PRock from 1976-78. His email address is gilpatricktj@acadia.net 3/00
Bruce Czametzki from Davenport, Iowa is trying to connect with old shipmates from E division in the period 1961-63. Says would love to hear from old friends. His e-mail address is BCzarn10@aol.com 2/00
Bob Creveling from Juneau, AL is trying to connect with shipmates from the Boilergang from 1968-70. His e-mail address is crevelingr@webtv.net 2/00
Gerald Borden, BT3 from Troy, NY is trying to connect with old shipmates from B division from the 1964-68 period. His e-mail address is sawhorse4@juno.com 2/00
Rick Leeth, MM3 from Washington C.H., OH is hoping to hear from fellow shipmates that were on the PRock in 75-76. His e-mail address is rjleeth@hotmail.com 2/00
Gary Reinhardt, BMSN from Granbury. TX, 71-73 is looking for ship memorabilia, especially a model of the ship. His e-mail address is GWR@webtv.net 2/00
Travis Guess, who was on board the PRock from 1969-72 in OC Division, is looking for any information on Wayne F. Durham, RD3. Travis was his best man at his wedding. His e-maill address is ripguess@mindspring.com 2/00
Tom Swinsick of Bristol, CT would like to hear from any old shipmates. He was in E division from 1976-79. His e-mail address is swinsickt@aol.com 2/00
