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I served aboard the DeHaven from Sept.1968 until July 1969. Most of that time was spent in the Naval Shipyard at Long Beach. I was RM2 at that time. Gary L Hinson <riverview01@msn.com> Charlotte, North Carolina USA - Monday, February 22, 2010 at 16:38:36 (EST)
westpac 1971
I have some old letters from a crew member in 1944. Would they be of interest?
I was a BM3 on board the USS DeHaven
from 1965-1967. Any shipmates out there
from that time would like to hear from
you.
Wilford E. Capps, Sr. passed away on Feb. 10, 2010. My Dad served on the De Haven during World War II. Dad will be buried Monday Feb. 15, 2010 Military Funeral. God Bless his generation!
Are there any other Radarman/Radioman out there that was stationed on board from 66' to 68'?
I was stationed aboard the Dehaven in 1966 after graduating Radarman A School. I came aboard as an RD3. Was still there during all that gunfire support off Vietnam and drydock at Subic Bay. If any of u RD's remember me let me know. Haven't seen any pics of me in the photo albums, but do remember Kovacs.
Just wanted to look at some Pics
I served on DeHaven from Sept of 66 until Dec of 67. I left as an MM3 and worked in main control. My brother Mike Hartley and I had brother duty for around the last five months of my time in DeHaven. He was a CS3 when he left the ship. He asked me the other night if I knew where Bob Tesmer SM3 might be. Does anyone know? Please contact me at that e-mail address. My time aboard DeHaven was interesting and formative for a new MMFN right out of A school. I would never had the career I have had without the Navy experience.
Served 1965-69 /Radarman/IO Div
Active on the raven in 1956-7
I served onboard from 1957 to 1959 and left the ship as an RM2. I always enjoy reading the ships log which brings back so many memories. Bless all my shipmates.
MM3,65-68. Just want to take a moment to say what a great job all of you are doing on always adding something new and interesting to this web-site. I really enjoy going to it from time to time. Keep up the good work.
My Dad Robert T. Wilson, Sr. Served aboard the DD469 USS DEHaven. I believe he worked in the engine room. He was aboard when it was bombed and sunk on Feb.1, 1943. He was wounded, but returned to action During WWII serving aboard the USS Dorsey DD117 in 1944 the USS Baldwin in 1943, the USS twiggs DD 591, And the USS Adm. R. E. Coontz. He passed away in June of 1996, But I'd love to hear form anyone who might have served with him During WWII. Thanks, Robert T. Wilson, Jr. his son
My grandmother Edna DeHaven says this ship was named after our family. I was curious
I'm trying to find Hershel W. Fowler BM1.
My father (Tuure L. Tofferi) was serving in the engine room when the DeHaven (DD-469) went down off of Guadalcanal. He was one of the lucky survivors. After being picked up,for a period of time, he was with the marines on Guadalcanal. He went on to serve on the Destroyer Baldwin DD-624for the rest of the war. It is great to see the history of the ship being preserved.
It would be great to hear from the old ops gang! Does anyone know the whereabouts of "Makaala Stone?"
Does anyone remember the DeHaven being in port at Cam Ranh Bay sometime during 1970-1971? We're assisting a former crew member who is trying to get this information for VA disability purposes. Thanks for any help!
Son of Art Couglin. Served on the DeHaven 1943. He saved some shipmates and fought along side the marines. He was spared. He fathered 11 children. I served on the MCKEEN DD784. Our slip was next to DD-727. I was aboard a few times; proudly asking to board.
Lost a cousin on the DeHaven
I served 69-71 in the Vietnam conflict
as a STG2 and 50 caliber machine gun. Glad to see you are all up and going. Great site !!
The best destroyer in the fleet!
Served onboard Jan '64 til mid '66. 2nd div and gun gang. Remember Grehalva, Walters, and a few others. Good friends were "Butch" Lambert and "Tex" Driggers. Worked for BM2 Walters then GMG1 Ogle.
REF; TO ONE RUTH SANKOVITCH OF WINTERHAVEN FL. YOUR POSTED MESSAGE OF 6-21-08 . WERE YOU INQUIRING ABOUT FRANK C. FELTER OF STATE LINE MASS..
Great ship. Lower level forward engine room.
Trying to find a ships patch. I was on board 70 - 72 in the aft fireroom
Sorry to hear about the death of Gary Allen I would like to hear from anyone that servered on the big D form 1970 - 1972 Thanks Russ
Good work Scott Keep up the good work
Would love more information on history.
1964 to 1965
I'm looking for a friend of mind, who served on your ship in the 1965-68 time frame. His name is Manuel Lopez, if you can help me I would be thankful
Just thinking about the "old days" ...
What a blast on board the DeHaven. Russ Killion, Bob Mattson, Lanny Holgerson. etc. etc.
Anyone heard from Gary Richards?
I served on board the DeHaven in 1973 and 1974 as FTG3 and had the privilege of operating the stable element during the firing of the last 6 5".38 caliber guns to be fire by a warship in the Pacific Fleet. After 2 unsuccessful attempts to have all 6 guns fire in unison, we rechecked all circuits a second time to make sure all guns would fire in unison as a ship only gets 3 attempts to set such a record, which we were successful to complete the firing. We were told that only 23 copies of the color photo with the commanding officer's signature of the event were made and the color negative was destroyed, so the Department of the Navy only had a black and white photo. Don't know how many copies with the captain's signature are still in existence, I still have mine. If any member of the gun gang still have their copy I don't know. It is certainly a rare photo since it includes the captain's signature, wished I knew the value this photo since I was the lucky person who clicked the salvo warning key 3 times and on the third time clicked the firing key to accomplish this event, but it wasn't me alone, it took all members of each gun crew in each mount and the director operator to have all keys closed to perform this event. Thinking of selling my photo with a description of the process to fire all guns in unison to pay off my home since I am at retirement age. After leaving the DeHaven I transferred to The U.S.S. Welch (PG93) stationed out of Guam, the squadron of PG's was disbanded and relocated to different ports in the U.S. with the Welch and Tacoma being assigned to Norfolk,Va. While onboard the Welch I attained the rank of FTG2 and was released from the the Navy in March of 1975.
Served on board 1961-1963 as Electronics Material Officer and Communications Officer
I was aboard from Jul'69 till Jan'72 would like to hear from shipmates.I was in the Sonar Gang and Bridge Detail on the firing line.
Found this site and told my dad about it. He was on the DeHaven during the
Korean conflict. His name is Thomas M. Cross. Have seen some photos during that
time and he has told of some experiences.
1966-1969 served on the Dehaven during westpac and the return to long
beach. Enjoyed the ship and crew very much. I was on the deck crew for a year
then went into the ships office as a yeoman. Sad to hear of the passing of
Captain Franz and Doug Alldredge, they were great shipmates. If anyone has any
info about agent orange exposure please let me know. I was called Gibby
It is with a heavy heart that I must info you that Russell Espenschied
Passed Away Jan.25 2009 The Moose is Gone to Fair Seas & Calm Winds
I was on the ship out of Long beach 1965. R - Division. Looking for
shipmates
My sister and I were going through the newest photos. under "Charlies pics"
there was a nice size picture of my father. William Hunter. We are both trying
to join our local VFW and need some information about his history while on the
USS DeHaven. Charlie Harrington is the name of the man who submitted my father's
picture to this site. If you are out there Charlie, please contact me. Would
like to know more about my father. Thanks
I just wanted you all to know that Russell Espenschied, Sr., has been in
the hospital since 12/23/08 with congestive heart failure. He is not doing well
at this time. Your prayers and good wishes are greatly appreciated.
MY UNCLE MARCO L. DEBERNARDO SEAMEN WAS KILLED ON THE USS DEHAVEN WHEN IT
WAS SUNK IN FEB 1943. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL WHICH WAS GIVEN TO ME
BY HIS SISTER. I HONORED HIS MEMORY AND THE SHIPS MEMORY BY HAVING HIS
INFORMATION ENTERED IN THE PURPLE HEART MUSEUM HALL OF HONOR IN NEW WINSOR
NY,ORANGE COUNTY NY ON ROUTE 300
I was on board 63 to 66 worked under Walters in 2nd Div. Have GREAT
memories of the DeHaven and all the GREAT ports we saw Anyone from that time
give me a shout.Tim McNichol BM3
I served on the Dehaven during the vietnam conflict 70-71. I was a
machinist mate. I worked in the aft engine room. Would like to hear from old
shipmates. IM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON OUR SHIPS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE DURING 66-68, PROOF THAT WE WERE UP THE SAIGON RIVER ETC... I NEED THIS INFO FOR VA PURPOSES Don Alan Anderson <ANDERSON.ALUMINUM@VERIZON.NET> Tampa , FL USA - Monday, December 15, 2008 at 14:00:53 (EST)
My brother just passed away on December 2, 2008 and was aboard the USS
DeHaven 727 during the Korean War 50-53. He was aboard during the Inchon
Invasion. I am his brother and would like to add his name to your log. He was 78
years old and lived in Colorado most of his life and retired in Phoenix AZ. He
passed away in Waco Texas at his daughters house.
i am tring to find anything about my dad,carmine demarzio. any and all
help would be great
She was a grand old ship.
I am looking for commander F.B.McFarland that was the caption of the
DeHaven in 1951.if any one knows about him please let me know.
I`m still searching for my after engine room buddy Ron Buchannan MMFN from
Kansas.
My father-in-law, Charlie Harrington, served on the Dehaven during the
Korean War. He was at Inchon. You can see his pictures under "newer pics", drop
down to "Charlie's pic's". Much respect to all you men who served on the Dehaven.
(My own father was U.S.Navy also- he was in a torpedo bomber in the Pacific in
'44-'45) God Bless y'all and America. Respectfully, Alex Squyres.
I ran the ships store from 70 to 71 like to hear from any of the old boys
It's been a while, I was on the DeHaven for 71 to 73. Would like to here
from anyone from that served during that time.
Served on board from 1966 to 1969, G divison. Just want to say hello to
all my old shipmates, especially Figge. Hope you all had a great summer. God
Bless America. Yours truly Woody
Served in the forward engine room from 72 until the war was over. If
anyone remember me, I would like to hear from them. 75 and still ride motorcycle
on the road and off.
MY GRANDDAD SERVED ON THE DEHAVEN DURING THE KOREAN WAR. HIS NAME WAS
ROBERT PHILBECK. JUST LOOKING FOR PICTURES OR INFO. THANKS
I make lighthouses out of brass artillery casings.My wife & I were at our
annual festival of arts , we were in the Manley Arts Booth.A gentleman in a
wheel chair & his wife came by ,I noticed he had on a DeHaven 727 Hat .Boy that
started a long conversation as I had Made a lighthouse out of a shell that had a
Circle etched on it with water waves and a duck sitting on the water .Also on
top of the circle was a flag pole with a furreled US flag .Under the circle was
USS 727 .I got on the internet and found her history. The gentleman said that I
made his Day ,however He made mine.In the excitement I forgot to get his name an
phone # etc .I did give him my business card .He lives in Pacifica Ca. If you
know this info please Email me at
rzs@charter.net
My dad William (Bill, Billy??) Francis Scollin, Jr. served from
1966-71/72? was aboard DeHaven 67-68/69?, looking for shipmates. Want to know
what happened
With regard to the Hedgehogs, as Newt points out, they were fired from
both the port and starboard launchers during the Dependent's Cruise in March of
1966. Pictures of the hedgehogs in the air and hitting the water (all
simultaneously as designed) are available in the Photos section of the Website
Under Dave Anderson's photos.
I was reading the raven DeHaven news and got confused. They were talking
about the patrol plane that crashed and the ship picked the crew off of an
island. The plane was towed out to an area at sea and the ship sank the plane
with one 3" shell. When I reported to the ship in the shipard in Long Beach, she
was just changing out the 40mm to 3", this was about May 1954. There were 3 of
us that reported aboard, I was a EMFA, Jim O'Roke was a ICFA and I can't
remember the name of the MRFA.Maybe someone remembers the visit to the yards.
Thanks, Gene
Coming from one who bears the name DeHaven, I find it interesting to see
our ties and history to the U.S. Military. Fred Martin SK2 who was aboard 57-59 during the H-Bomb experiments in '58
passed away about three weeks ago. He was a neighbor of mine here in Kingsland,
Texas. RG Floyd USS Knapp DD 653, Lt. Cdr. USNR retired
As a member of the DeHaven family, I enjoyed reading the stories here and
was surprised to see that your address is in Joplin.
I'm searching for a Ronald Coleman Harris, service number 297-7524 who
served with my father Jack R. Underwood in 1956. Please contact me if you know
of a way I can find Mr. Coleman Harris. Thanks & God bless you all this 4th of
July and always! Thanks for your service!
Hi, I haven't written for awhile. We have moved to Florida and it has been
the usual crazy move. I am still looking for information on my Uncle Frank
Felter. He served on the DeHaven when it went down in the Solomon islands. He
was married but there is a question as to whether or not Uncle Frank knew that
he was to be a father to a little girl. Well at this time I am willing to
concede that I will not hear from anyone that knew him. The ship was only 32
days old> God Bless you all on this fourth of July 2008 and always.
Looking for Bill Monzert was aboard 1956 to 1958 RMSN I was an RMSN also
My father, George Waters, was on the DeHaven from 3-31-44 to unknown
according to his military service summary. The next entry states he was in the
USN Hospital in Chelsea Mass. The DeHaven went for one month to Bermuda for a
strenuous shaking down and then one month of alterations in Boston. My father
was injured during his time on the DeHaven - does anyone know what happened. How
could I find out what happened during that month? Thanks I just came from a Memorial Day Service for service members who lost their
lives at sea. I represented our association [DD469/727]. The various
associations each tossed flowers into Puget Sound as part of the service. A very
impressive service, a cannon, honor guard and band. It made this geezer proud to
have served at sea. Law Risken SO3...54-56
Back on line again. I came back from WesPac in '73 on the Higbee in Long Beach
and me and several others were sent TAD to the DeHaven to help out as they were
decommissioning her and transferring the ship to the S. Koreans. I have the
decom ceremony papers and other pictures they gave out to the crew including a
copy of the last six gun salvo fired in the US fleet. Does anyone remember
taking her out past the breakwaters in Long Beach with the Korean crew that was
sent over and most of them were hugging the rails? Fair Winds everyone
Enjoy reminising about my days aboard the Raven DeHaven. Would enjoy
hearing from any ship mates that remember me. Was hospital Corpsman aboard '52 -
54
Spent very meaningful years as a J.O. back in the early 70's Tom Murray
Capt.USN (Ret)
Barry Grant Maxfield, 59, passed away April 28, 2008, in Price, Utah. He
was born June 9, 1948 in Grand Junction, Colo., to Raymond Baker and Leda Mecham
Maxfield. He married Linda Lilly in Green River, Utah on Feb. 22, 1975; they
were later divorced.
I served on board the DeHaven from 1970-71. worked in the aft engine room
I was aboard from 7/69 to 1/72 as Stg2. Would like to hear from anyone
that served during that time. To Hardesty I was on the Bridge wing assisting
Navigation and saw . I was calling out Bearings for plot
My grandfather, John DiLucca sunk on the USS DeHaven DD469 on February 1,
1943. I am trying to find out what his birth date was. Does anyone know how I
can find this information out? Any free website? Thanks Denise
My father served aboard the USS DeHaven during WWII. He died 10/09/2007.
He often told stories of his service in the navy, but I did not write the
stories down. I would like to know more and write an account for my children and
grandchildren.
My father explained the history of the USS DeHaven to my sister Natalie
age 9 and myself age 14. As DeHaven's, thank you to all of the brave men who
served on the ship. Without brave men like you, we wouldn't be free today. God
bless all of you and your families for your sacrifices. Sincerely, Jessica and
Natalie DeHaven
Served as an ETC when the De Haven was a Navy Reserve ship in Long Beach,
CA 1972 - 1973 era.
My brother, Arthur G. Ellis, Jr., served on this destroyer in 1952 and
1953 in battles along with the battleship, Missouri off the coast of Korea.
My Father was on the DeHaven during WW II amongst other ships, this was
one of them. His name was Alois A Knotek 17 yrs young then and served as a water
tender. he recalls the time when Helen DeHaven was there to christen the ship,
when at the same time he lifted the hatch from below only to discover her bottom
half up her dress as the officer yelled at him to get back down below.
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