DeHaven Log-3April 1999 - March 2000Thank you for visiting our log. We would love it if you would Add to this log. |
To all the 66-68 shipmates. I have located our CO,
Captain Donald Franz. He is retired and living in Palm
Harbor, Florida (Tampa/St. Pete area) Address and e-mail:
3109 Edgemoor Drive, Palm Harbor, Fl. 34685 Capt Franz @aol.com
I'm sure he'd like to hear from his old shipmates. Smooth
sailing, Skip DAUGHTER IN-LAW OF FRANK R. HROMADKA I served with the DeHaven as a member of the U.S. Naval
Sea Cadet Corps in the early 70's including the 2 week
reserve cruise during which we fired the last 6 gun salvo in
the Pacific Fleet. This occurred on 31 August 1973 off of
San Clemente Island. At the time I was working in the Fire
Control Center. The Commanding Officer at the time was CDR
Joe D. Edwards, and I have a Photograph of this salvo which
is signed by CDR Edwards. I can remember the times on the
DeHaven with amazing clarity. These are also very fond
memories. After high school I went on to served in the U.S.
Army for twenty years and have since retired. My uncle John D Oliver was aboard the USS DeHaven DD469
and perished when it sunk. I served aboard the USS BELLE GROVE LSD-2. Please let me know if I can join your organization. I
sent an email also. Nice site. LOVE SHIPS...USN 1960-64 ABOARD USS Magoffin APA-199
SFP-3 Has anybody seen Ashby D. Jones from the same ship? My seabag is NOT packed. I am not seaworthy any more. My Father served on the ship and I am looking up more
information on his life, since his passing. Great web site, Dino Lehares USS Walke DD 723 1945/46 A DeHaven DESCENDENT I served on the Arnold J Isbell dd869 71-72, as a deck
hand, we spent some time in Vietnam in 71 and if not
mistaken the Dehaven was a sister ship. Can anyone give me
any info on a mishap aboard the Dehaven in Vietnam in 71.
Cannot remember if it was a hit from a mig to the aft gun
mount or an explosion from a lodged shell, cant remember but
thought there were casualties, any info on this will be
greatly appreciated !!! Thanks..... Rick I'm trying to find John Summa BM3/2 DEHAVEN 68/72. He
married a beautiful Puerto Rican lady after the last WESPAC
and lived in Long Beach. b-4 the Navy I think he lived in
Corpus Christi, Texas Please keep me informed of any upcoming changes or
events. I'm one of the oldest living. Was on the DeHaven
1947-53. My four years on the USS Dehaven during the Korean
conflict was quite an experience, one I shall always
remember. Hi to all of the DeHaven Group. I got the Reunion CD that
Scott made and is selling for $10.00. It is well worth the
money. If you could not make the reunion you need to get the
CD. I Give it a 4.0 all the way. Scott and Dan worked
together on this, so thanks to both. So hope to see a lot of
you in Bremerton, WA. in July. Snipe727@AOL.COM Dec.1952 TO
Dec, 1955 MM2/C info on Aaron Neisenbaum Rt 3c DeHaven 1958-1961 My brother was on there in mid 60s around 65-67 I think.
I was on the USS MIDWAY & USS GURKE at that time. His
name was JOHN ROBERT AGAIN. I think he was in deck dept. He
got out in 67 & I got out in 66 later came back in to
retire as BTC 1990. Great site...You and the former crews should be proud. I
plan to come back often. I served aboard from Nov. 65 till march 66 as a BM3 Wow - A whole year has passed me by since my last visit!
Like the looks of the "new" pages. Bravo Zulu. My father, Roger O. Perl was on the DeHaven during WWII.
Just wanted to learn more about his old ship. Quite interesting I got into another chat with my dad about his days on the
DeHaven. He served from 63-67. His name is Fran Badman. He's
clueless to this whole internet thing so if any of you
remember him, drop me an email, he'd love to hear from you.
Awesome website!!!!! My dad was on the USS DeHaven. I don't know what years he
was on the ship, but his name was Murl Dean Leonard. Radarman 3rd class aboard USS DeHaven 1969-1971 I just want to thank you for this wonderful source of
information. I am doing a research Paper on the different
forms of moral boosting to keep the various WWII soldiers in
better spirits. I am particularly focusing on the efforts of
the USO, and the various aid and encouragement coming from
home. Thank you and if you have any specific info. relating
to this topic it would be greatly appreciated. Bridgte
Hickson A proud member of the DeHaven crew from March, 1951 to
1954 looking for William Davis // send e mail ANY ONE HEARD FROM JOHN SUMMA BM2(680R69TO71)I KNOW WHERE
BILL WILLIAMS IS (ET2) It's always interesting to find new information on my
last name. This was a very interesting site and I would be
interested in having a print of this ship. My Uncle Oliver Williams served aboard this ship in the
Viet Nam War. I remember my parents taking him to it after
Boot Camp and going on tour of the Ship. Scott, It has been over a year since I first visited this
site. I enjoy coming back to it every week or so. Have a lot
of good memories of desron9 and the DeHaven. Especially our
cruise to Hong Kong and then to Australia and New Zealand.
Keep up the good work. And may God bless. GLAD TO SEE THE OLE "727" STILL REMEMBERED.
HOOYAH. I feel this is a very neat and informative web site. I
was trying to get information about this particular ship
because of the family name. If any one that reads it has any
information please let me know via e-mail. I am also in the
navy so it means that much more to me. lst time on this today and it is just great. THANK YOU -
4.0 ALL THE WAY SUPER SITE. After all these years (almost 30)! This is
going on my Favorites button! What a surprise. My son is
stationed in Colorado Springs. I wish I had known of the
reunion. Scott, I think you've done a wonderful job on the reunion
pics. I sure thank you for all your hard work. I don't know
about the rest of the members. but I want to thank you again
for this site. Hang in there ole friend. I had the honor of serving aboard the Dehaven in Long
Beach as a reservist. I am way behind the times, but sorry
to hear of her demise. If there are any pictures of her
around 1969-70, it would be greatly appreciated if you would
inform me as to how I may acquire them. Thank you. Just browsing Served on the DeHaven from '65 to '69 Homeported in
Yokosuka for 2 years. I'm looking for shipmates who were on the USS ORION AS18
FROM 1964--1966 also shipmates from the Franklin D.Roosevelt
CVA42 from 1966--1969 from R-Division Great site! especially the UnRep with the AO pics My sister Bev Ricci, informed me that this was the ship
that my fathers brother went down on. John I served aboard dd727 from 1948 to 1951. "hi to
moose" PLANK OWNER. SERVED ON BOARD FROM 3/31/44 TO 3/46 LEFT
SHIP IN SHANGHAI, CHINA. RETURNED TO U.S. ON THE USS GENERAL
RANDALL Hello shipmates! Every time I come back to this site it brings back great
memories. We are very lucky to have a site like this and
what a great way to check and see if old shipmates have come
back off liberty, crossed the quarterdeck and are ready to
assume the watch. Great pictures. Just learned of your website. John Ashner
USS BORIE DD704 Just checking in to see what's new, or old, as the case
may be. Served aboard in 66 & 67 in the gun gang. "Tonkin
Gulf Yacht Club", we're still here. We need your help! We have formed a committee of the
Naval Mine warfare Association and have opened a web site to
advertise our efforts. These Navy Ocean Minesweepers were in
commission for over 41 years, but now are in danger of being
lost forever. Only eight are still in government hands and
are scheduled to be scrapped within five years. There are NO
OTHER wooden hulled minesweepers on display in the U.S. and
only one other on display in Europe, but converted to a
Patrol Ship. We fully realize that this will take a long
time, but with your help, in placing our Icon on your web
site, we will get the word out to the Navy community.
Information about how to place our Icon is available at:
http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Barracks/1960/sam.htm and
our web site can be viewed at http://www.geocities.com/saveanmso/
Please join in and give us the boost we need to make this
happen. Sincerely, **Save An MSO** committee Just stopped in to say hello. I really enjoy this site.
Wish daddy could have seen it. Wish there were more pictures
of the Korean days. smooth sailing to all. HI to all my fellow DeHaven sailors. I served aboard the
old bucket from 1958-1959.One of my friends that I've kept
in touch with,Jonny Johnson, told me about this site I would
love to be in touch with some of my old buddies. Pat Impressive site.... Would like to hear from anybody that served aboard from
1957 till 1960. Still waiting to hear from some old buddies.1948-1952 Served On The USS Sigourney DD 643 55 TO 59 This is the first ship I worked on as a outside mach.
helper and you sometimes wonder what happened to them. Thanks, my father was on this ship when I was small. It's
nice to read & learn about what he went through. Nice website and fine tribute to all who sailed in
DeHaven. We are looking for alumni of the 1970 Boot Camp
Company 169 RTC, Orlando. We know you are out there! Visit
the company 169 reunion Web site at: www.company169.cjb.net
. Let's get together one more time before we croak! _1970 Boot Camp Company 169 RTC Orlando Hello, first of all let me start out by saying what a
great site this is and keep up the great work. ok, my mom's
brother (Edward Doran) was killed on the Dehaven 469 when it
was sunk, I am looking for anyone who can send me some
stories or better yet some pictures of the ship that I can
give to my mom. We tried and tried for years to research the
ships history but had no luck from Washington. My Uncle
Eddie had received a purple heart but it was stolen from my
Grandmother's house during a burglary. If anyone can help us
out with information on how we can obtain another or with
any stories or pictures of the ship or better yet if you
knew my Uncle Eddie, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank
you once again and may god bless everyone of you. Been three years since I was here. I've retired, moved
and went back to work. My new email is listed above.
Also(jsboiler1@aol.com). I was on DeHaven 58-61 (FA-BT2) USS
Frank E. Evans DD-754 62-63 (BT2) USS Dixie AD-14 63 USS
Long Beach CG(N)-9 64-67 BT1 USS Speiegel Grove LSD-32 74-76
retired BTC from USNR in 79. Great to see some names I
recognize. Great Site Scott!! Thanks for your visit to my site. It is pretty primitive
compared to yours. Excellent organization and clean well
written text. Keep it up! I would like to hear from any of you who served during
the Korean War. Vannest, P V Stevens, Bill Hunt, John Lusk.
I was known back then as 'Poncho'. GREAT PAGE. TRULY ENJOYED READING ABOUT THE USS DEHAVEN,
A SHIP WE IN THE FAMILY WERE UNAWARE OF. THANKS FOR THE
INFORMATION. very good link site I was on the USS Borie D.D.704 merry Christmas. just remembering a Christmas 1970, I
think, the USS dehaven, in Taiwan. Just want to wish all the De Haven sailors a Merry XMAS,
and a Happy New Years, served aboard the De Haven when she
was a reserve trainer in 71 and 72. Even though we only had
a small regular Navy nucleus crew aboard and were not
supposed to be underway over 72 hours at a time we got more
than our share of calls to do what other destroyers could
not handle. Merry Christmas and a happy good 2000 to all you old
salts. I remember my first Christmas in the navy (1965)
aboard the DeHaven. None of my family had my address except
for my mom so they sent cards and presents to me in care of
her. She boxed them all up and sent them off to me but they
never arrived! Later we heard there had been a fire in a
warehouse in Subic and a lot of mail was destroyed. My chief
(Chief QM Morris) was all concerned about me for not getting
anything. Around Easter of 66 I remember telling him I was
giving up the Christmas Spirit! He was a really good chief
and is the only chief I remember by name. I was on the
Brooke, the Collette and a year at NSA DaNang but my year
and a half on the DeHaven was the best! Let's go Dehaven
III: My 13 year old son wants to be on her! WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE AND IF I AM RELATED!!!!!! Just found your log. Thanks. I served on the USS De Haven
from Feb. 56 to Jul 56 as YN1 when I transferred to ET
school. I served in the Marines in Korea from 1951 to late 52 but
never heard of the ship till tonight when my so said he
found the site on the web. I do have some family history
back to 1776 in any one is interested Scott, This is truly a magnificent web page. After seeing
this I will have to take another look at the Gurke site and
see if I cant improve it's looks. And of course add a link
to your page. Tom Cheatum Just want to wish the warmest of holiday greetings to all
shipmates. I have had a great time finding a bunch of you
and hope to visit all in the coming years. May health and
happiness be with each of you and your families and may the
year 2000 bring you all the best. Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year ! ! ! ! Just checking in is all Want to wish everyone a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, The Moose is Loose, Just surfed on looking for info on Hopewell DD681 crew
members. USS Hopewell DD681 '62-64 Just checking back in with new e-mail address Father was on the DeHaven when she sank. HI JUST CHECKING IN TO SEE HOW MANY OLE SHIPMATES HAVE
COME TO LIFE. YOU SWABIES OUGHT CHECK THE CHATROOM OUT. HAVE
BEEN THERE WITH THE MOOSE, DAN, SCOTT, AND A FEW OTHERS.
EVEN MARY WISNER GETS IN ON THE ACT EVER NOW AND THEN. I
DON'T SEE MANY KOREAN VETS THERE. WE GET SOME PRETTY GOOD
CHATS GOING SOMETIMES. HOPE WE CAN SEE YOU THERE. WAS IN
FORWARD ENG. ROOM FROM 52 TO DEC. 55 CARL LEFFEL I served aboard the Dehaven from 1958-1960 along with my
friend Keith Larson (1955-1958) and we are both from
Syracuse, IN. Liked the website and would like to hear from
others who served about the same time. Connect me at my
stepson's e-mail address - blarson@kconline.com. Served aboard this old bucket from Sept. 69 to Feb. 71
was probably one of the best times I have ever had. You guys
put up a real nice webpage. looking forward to hear from
other shipmates. any forward fire room rats around Hello I served aboard dehaven 70-72, I think. Viet Nam,
for sure. good to see this is a forum. I go now. Just doing my weekly check. in to see if anything new is
there MERRY CHRISTMAS & A VERY GOOD NEW YEAR TO ALL MAC Have already signed the log just want to update E Mail
address Go into the chat room every night and do not see anyone
there just what are you all doing?? Join me some night about
2000 E D T Hello All , My name is Kent Snellings and I an the nephew
of Eddie E Snellings. He served on the Dehaven from 1948
thru 1952 the best I can tell . While going thru some boxes
of family things that have not been opened in years , there
was a cigar box full of pictures mostly from his time spent
on the Dehaven . Quite a few are from the Inchon invasion .
Eddie Boy as he was called here at home was killed in an
auto accident 1961 outside of Fort Cambell . He was 30 years
old at the time . I was three . Below is a list of names
that he had put on the back of the pictures , if any of you
are interested please send me an email , I would like
nothing more than to share them with y'all and maybe get a
story or two about my uncle . There are quite a few of
Fredie Brewer and Watson The QM GANG : Benson , Jones ,
Minnick , Watson Randle and "the ole mao" A good
one of Bob Burns and Tom Mestas CA Harrinton , Roy Cooper ,
Buck Bucannan , Roy Herrill , Len Clark , C H Langston ,
Sammy Strait , "Cooney " , Dick Witbeck , Bob
Dupre , B M Gray , Taylor , Chink Chamberlin , Willie Neaon
, Jackie Miller , Libey , Al Wilson , Fred Beinsetto , John
Balino . Almost all of these picture were taken on board the
Dehaven. Please send me a Email if interested , Ill do what
ever I can to get them loaded onto your site here . Thanks ,
Kent H Snellings Traylor@fls.infi.net I was aboard the DeHaven in 1950-1954. It is a pleasure
reading about my home for about 4 years. This is a great
service to a great ship. Enjoy the ships log. I am a plank owner and survivor of
DD469.[Boy, am I dating myself]. The WTO is getting all the
attention in my Seattle area. Kind of reminds me of the
protests of the 60's. Anyway Scott, Dan, et all, keep up the
good work. "WELL DONE" God Bless shipmates. Nick
Doulas DD469. really like the site served on the ship 1951-1954 Very nice site - I served aboard the USS Belle Grove
LSD-2 and passed you guys on Yankee Station many times. Keep
up the good work and if this was a fitness report you would
be getting a 4.0..... I had an Uncle Clare Geiger that was killed on the
original DeHaven. Anyone that may have any knowledge of him
or who survived, I would appreciate hearing from you. Terry
Geiger Just checking in. I Was aboard the Brush DD745 50-51 My father, Dwight McCormack, served on the DeHaven from
May 5 1956 until Oct. 18 1956. anyone who remembers him
please e-mail me at DblChknWng@aol.com Know he would love to
here from you...Great site!! Just cruising and looking for old buddies!! My uncle, Charles Authier, was killed on the first USS
Dehaven (DD469) at Guadalcanal. Anyone with any information
about this boat or the horrific battle that took place that
night, please write me Hello Again! I was visiting the USS DeHaven website and
decided to write again hoping to hear from some friends that
were on board the DeHaven from 61-63. If Jim Law and Tom
Brown happen to see this, send me an email. Very impressed
with the website! Like to hear how the reunion was. Was on the DeHaven 727 for almost 4 years from 69-73. I
was a snipe. Worked in main control engine room. Its been a
long time. Sometimes it's hard to remember all those guys.
Only seen a couple of shipmates since I got out. I was
surprised to see a web site for this. Brings back memories.
Thanks I am the son of the late Bob Schefter, Sr.- FTG2. My dad
died five years ago due to a sudden stroke. I was pleased to
get a call from Skip Meinke a couple weeks ago while he was
trying to track down my dad. Without knowing anything more
about me other than that I was the son of a former shipmate,
he sent me his original cruise log book and a videotape to
borrow so I could see some pictures of my dad I had never
seen before (we lost most Navy memorabilia in a house fire
ten years ago). My family and I thank Skip for his
generosity and sincerity. The book and video are great. We
appreciate being exposed to this important part of my dad's
life, and would love to hear any memories of my dad that
anyone has and is willing to share. The website is
wonderful. -Bobby Schefter Served 1948-'52 Lowly seaman assigned to steering, Served on DeHaven from 1968 to 1972 as deck hand and a
TM-3 New e-mail address for me. Hi Scott, Like your pic on the Dehaven web sight it is
only fitting to pay respect to those who gave their lives so
we could live in a free country. If only the younger ones
could see what war is like. I hope they never will though.
Ask anyone who has been there it is not a pretty sight. So
here is to all the vets out there. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU First of three ships I served on (1966) My dad is Capt. Arthur White. And my husband (the history
fanatic) thinks this web site is great! We are looking for
anyone knowing my Dad and Mom, Captain Arthur White and
Wanda White (then Lt.). He served on the USS DeHaven a few
years after they were married (gunnery officer during
invasion of Inchon), but we were hoping that someone
"out-there" might remember anything about friends
they both might have known. It is their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on December 18, 1999. It will be in Seattle. If
anyone knows anything we would appreciate it!! Being a Navy
family, moving around and such its, its hard to find out
information without asking Mom and Dad. Thanks Just checking in looking for any thing new Farewell old DeHaven DD-727. You out ran, out shot, and
out classed all other destroyers. I spent 38 months on board
and helped to keep you going I was aboard the USS. Gurke (DD-783) from Sept.l955 to
June 1957. I was impressed with your home page keep up the
good work. Hope everyone attending enjoyed the great weather in Colo
Springs. Hi, like to find my old boss, Theodere Geisinger, I
think, ET1 last time I saw him in 1966. Wow, I was surprised to find my old ship. Really brings
back the memories.... I'm amazed that there was an actual ship with my last
name...incredible! Served from:1948-1952 Served from: 1948-1952 Served from:
1948-1952 LTjg in ENG and WEPS 1965-68. Enjoyed the website. It has
brought back many good memories of shipmates and our times
together. My father, Roger Perl, was on this ship during WWII. I
have always wondered about his ship and am glad that there
is information about it. I'm looking forward in learning
about it. Both Dan and Gary found by Skip Meinke Still surfing after a hip replacement and a bad back. Just want to say that this site will be a blast for my
father when he gets a chance to see it. Roger O. Perl was a
FC3 and served from 1944 - 1945. He reported aboard at the
Ulithi Atoll and departed at Shanghai. I passed your web
address (and another one - http://www.plateau.net/usndd/dd727/)
to a few of my siblings in Mansfield Ohio so the old man can
check out the site(s) later on. MY DAD SERVED ON THE 727 DURING THE VIETNAM WAR FROM 1964
TO 1967. Hi to all that reads this short blurb. we are all set to
hit the road for the reunion in colo. Hope to see as many as
make it and relive some of the old times. Also is any of the
crew gone into ham radio? I have involved in it for 33 years
and enjoy it. my call is kd6la. see you in colo. Ron Thanks for your GREAT work with the DeHaven Site. I was a
crew member of the USS Taylor DD468. I was also a former
shipmate with Dwight Davis (Radioman) who is listed in the
deceased log. Here's a toast to the reunion! Have a good time! Can anyone tell me what happened to the USS Frank Knox
DDR 742. Radar Picket Destroyer. I was a seaman on that tin
can from 1961 to 1965. Cannot find any info on her. Retired from the Maryland State Patrol; worked as
security/bodyguard from the Governors office; now a body
guard for a state racing association official. PLANK OWNER OF DD747 SAMUEL N. MOORE I was glad to find your site. My uncle Earnest F. Brown
was KIA on the DeHaven during WWII. My family has been
researching family history. I was glad to see that the
sailors lost during the battle are remembered and listed. I
would like to make a correction, though, about my uncle; he
was from Marion, OH, not Cincinnati. I hope you will make
that correction. For whom is the DeHaven named? I would like to know the
history of this. Thanks! I am glad I found this sight Brings back memories of my days on her sister ship, USS
Lyman K. Swensen (DD-729). I served on her from March 1965
to May 1966. I served aboard her as a signalman in 1973. I saw the
last 6 gun salvo and also decommissioned her Good luck on this years reunion. Sorry I'm unable to
attend, because of poor health. Very interesting website Found by Skip Meinke 9-20-99 Hi Shipmates! I am wondering if any of you DeHaven
sailors remember my Uncle, JOHN SALMON, from Virginia. He
was on the DeHaven during y'all's cruise in the Pacific
during WW II. He's still alive and kicking. Looks like he's
going be around a long time too even though he's in his
80's. Sorry, will have to miss CO. Springs, fell down on a wet
floor in the store, and hurt my knee. Good Prognosis and
shall be OK in a few weeks. Law Risken, SO3, 54-56 See all of you soon in Colorado Springs GREAT SITE FROM TIN CAN SAILOR Would love to hear from any of the guys that served on
the DeHaven. Harvey Pitcher, Roy Payne, etc.. I am living on
the Coast of Virginia - four miles from Yorktown. Still
married (29 years!) to Mary Alice and we have one daughter,
Mandy - age 23. She was married in May to Dean Matty, a Lt.
in the Coast Guard. He is stationed in Norfolk, Va. No
grandchildren yet, just two beagles!! Am Chief Coal
Inspector for ATIC Coal Services - a French Firm - a really
fun job. I travel a lot. South America is not THAT much fun,
but some of the other places are. Let me hear from any of
you guys!! Regards, John I love this site, great job, USS DeHaven 1966-1969 RD2 just looking for information on the DeHaven for a fellow
I met at work hardening therapy. I was TM2 aboard USS
WARRINGTON DD-843,1966-1969. Thanks for the page... I am looking for old pictures of sailors for my son
school project! Mike great job. A pleasure to see another DD online. I LOVED THIS SITE AN OLD FRIEND OF MINE SERVED IN W.W.11
HIS NAME IS JOHN STANCHAK AND HE ATE, DRANK, AND SLEPT 'TIN
CAN MEMORABILIA HE NOW IS A LITTLE UNDER THE WEATHER I KNOW
HE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO IS STILL LIVING AND
REMEMBERS HIM YOU CAN CONTACT HIM AT MY E-MAILBOX THANK YOU
ALL SO MUCH Just booked train from san bernardino ca for the reunion
in colo. does any one else have the desire to ride the train
to colo.? Ron Found by Skip Meinke The trip to China in '46 was great! A great ship. Could
handle itself in any situation. I retired from Wells Fargo on 5-1-99. My workmates were
kind enough to present me with a computer (with all the
trimmings) and I'm just now getting online. Don't like to
rush into things!! Hi to all my 'old' DeHaven shipmates(5/52
thru 2/56)and "Hi" to all the "old"
DeHaven sailors, before and after my time!! Hope to see you
all in October. After so many years...this site brings back many
memories. Great work. Regards, Mike Interesting site. My dad was on the DeHaven.. Anyone
trying to locate him, Dean Metheny, E-mail me and I will
Pass along. Thanks for service. I remember a lot names and faces. served on DeHaven
66-69. Great Ship and crew. I left as SM3. I have been here before just wanted to say I have found
several old shipmates on this web site. Scott what would we
do without it? It has been of great value to everyone that
has been on the DeHaven 727 and many others who have checked
out this site. Hope to see a lot of old shipmates at the
reunion. We need all of you guys out there to come to the
reunion. We had a good time and talked about old times.
Later and hope to see a lot of you soon!!!! I didn't serve in DeHaven but I sailed with her many many
times. She was a fine ship and good steamer. I was on the
USS Blue DD744 DesDiv 91 DesRon9 homeported in Long Beach
and Yokosuka. I was aboard from March 65 until October 1969
so DeHaven and I go back a long way. Enjoyed the Web site a
lot I WAS ON THE USS De HAVEN IN I953. HELLO TO ALL THE GUYS
ABOARD THAT I SERVED WITH, MOOSE, LEFFELL AND ALL THE
OTHERS. Served aboard 52 to 55 was oil king BT2 What ever happened to Danny Jack Russell from Birmingham
AL? I would like to get in contacted with shipmates from
58-60. If you are not in the DeHaven Association please do
so. We would love to see you in Colorado Springs. I wrote previously (look down a few entries) and have a
correction to make. I got Sam's last name wrong. His name is
Sam Russell. Not Sam Smith!! (Old age memory loss!) Anyway,
I remember Sam letting me have one of his shirts when my
girlfriend and I were dressing up as sailors for a
masquerade party. We had the pants made by a local
waterfront tailor. It's fun to remember such things. Very nice Web site you have here. Please visit the Web
sites of the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring. We hope with
the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring to encourage others to
read about the sacrifices so many made during this period of
recent history. Thank you for visiting and posting on the
discussion forum at the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring Web
Site. (www.tonkinyachts.cjb.net) . I invite others to join
us in the discussion forum on the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web
Ring Web site. What fun to go through this site - I printed everything
to read to my nephews - they will be so excited to learn
about a ship that shares their name! SINCE FINDING THIS SITE A FEW DAYS AGO I HAVE BEEN
CONTACTED BY SEVERAL OLD SHIPMATES IT WAS GREAT TO HEAR FROM
THEM HAVE FOUND A COUPLE OF OLD SHIPMATES ON THIS SITE SCOTT
YOU HAVE A GOOD PAGE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! my father was a sailor on this ship during the war(2)and
I wanted to find out about the history of this ship. my
father is still alive and will have great pleasure knowing I
had found it. thanks T brings back old memories. Served on Her Dec.1961 to
Nov.1963 Does anyone remember the Yellow Sea April,1962? looking for Anthony J. Facci E3 served 1965 Very interesting site, thank you. Great new site! More later. Good health and happiness to
all! Nice DeHaven site! Good luck for getting a new DeHaven
vessel. I descend from "Edward of Breckinridge",
Rev. Patriot who d. in Breckinridge Co., KY. Any lineage in
this line available here? MY name is Jim Story and my brother Joe and I served on
board in 1969 and 1970. I was on board from 5/01/70 through
11/14/70. Had a good time and I really liked the DeHaven. Hope to see more members from 44-46 at the next reunion
in Colorado Springs. This is an outstanding web site. Great site navigation.
Looked at a lot of great pictures. read some sea stories.. I
will be back. With your permission, I would like to put a
link to this site from my USS Oriskany site. I was a student in Hong Kong from 1962-65. Of course,
being an American girl of 16, my friends and I really loved
it when the ships were in port. In fact, all of my school
friends and I loved touring the carriers and other ships. I
met a lot of sailors because I helped out at the USO making
cookies for the sailors, but the ones I remember the most
are three from the De Haven: Jim Pitts, Rex Poe and Sam
Russell. They became like brothers. Every time the ship came
in, we would call and invite them to dinner and my mother
and brothers and I would show them the sites. Their pictures
are part of my family album, and their names are part of my
childhood memories. I have tried to find out whatever
happened to them, but have not been successful. Just out of
the blue today I searched on USS De Haven and found your
site. If anyone knows where they are, how they are, etc., I
would love to know. What a great find!! Keep up the good
work. Great Web site you have here. I would like to see this
informative Web site honoring your ship entered into the
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring at www.tgyc.cjb.net . I will
be glad to help you enter this Web site into the Web Ring if
you need assistance. Email me at MarkIW@Prodigy.net. I hope
with the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web Ring we can encourage
others to read about the sacrifices so many made during that
period of recent history. Thank you for visiting and posting
on the discussion forum at the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web
Ring Web Site (www.tgyc.cjb.net) . I invite others to join
us in the discussion forum on the Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club Web
Ring Web site. Tonkin Gulf
Yacht Club Web Ring -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My name is Jim Story. My brother and I were on the
DeHaven in 1970 and 1971. If anybody remembers us, give me
some mail and we can talk. Being a DeHaven descendent I find this web site very
interesting. My thanks to you for creating this site. And to
all the men who served and gave their lives so that we can
be free, I personally want to say thank you. I was only a
baby when the fighting in WWII was taking place. Again
THANKS to all you heroes for all you did. Great site
fellows!!!! Keep up the good work.... served on the DeHAVEN 727 1958 AND 59 SCOTT, I TOO AM MISSING THE PICTURE OF THE DE HAVEN THAT
WAS ON THE WEBSITE & WAS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. IN FACT
SENT THEM A CHECK MANY MONTHS AGO, NEVER GOT THE PIX. CAN
YOU HELP????? THANKS. Scott, Grrrrrr! My computer died - died this time, it
couldn't be fixed. So, I lost your email address. write me!
I've been looking all over your site for that beautiful
painting of the DeHaven that used to be on the first page
instead of the broadside picture. Do you still have it? I've
got Mike's old computer now so I'm back up and running (He
bought a new one...the bum! ;-D). Let me know about the JPG
so I can fax it to my Dad. Thanks Scott! Terrie Super site. Served on the DeHaven from Dec 51 through Oct
55, in ship's office. Relate to many of the DeHaven Log
posting during that era. Looking to find James Bailey PN2
that served during 51/55 if anyone has any info, email me,
or just email me anyway. May the waters be calm. Bill
Williams, mcwms@gateway.net I descend from Samuel DeHaven and Hannah Pawling Great site you have here! We are looking for shipmates
and friends of the ex-USS Richard S. Edwards DD-950. Please
join us at our online photo album at www.DD950.cjb.net .
Then add your name to the crew list and sign the guest book
at the www.DD950.com Web site. A small West Coast
mini-reunion is being planned at the DD-951 Turner Joy in
Bremerton, WA for late August or early Sept. 1999. The main
DD-950 reunion is scheduled for June 2000. Full information
is available at the www.DD950.com Web site. Or write me at:
Jim Rossbach, POB 513, Port Angeles, WA 98362. The Voicemail
number is: 1-888-TELEBOT, then Ext. 417-2190 Please help
find our ex-shipmates by copying or printing and posting
this message to other bulletin boards you visit. My friend that lives across the street, Bill Weaver, was
on the DeHaven during the Korean war. I believe he was a TM3
at the time. He is a retired CS1(SS). His phone number is
843 753 7606. His e mail is eweaver@infoave.net. My other
friend who lives just down the street, Gerald Starr, was on
the 727, I think around 1956 or 7. He was a CS3 at the time.
He is a retired CSCS(SS). My brother, Arthur P. Barrett Jr., was killed in action
aboard the Dehaven in 1943. His name is misspelled on the
rolls of those who died with the ship. My husband wrote an
e-mail to Scott to correct the mistake. My brother helped
build the Dehaven at the Bath Ironworks in Bath, Maine prior
to joining the Navy. Best regards hello, anybody from 1968 thru 1971 out there? I'll have
an E-mail address in about a week. SCOTT, YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB ON THE WEB PAGE Great page! On board from April 1950 to July 1955 went
from FA To MM1/c in 3 1/2 years along with Paul Hartline .
Any one out there wants to write I will answer. The Moose is
Loose, Moose I was looking for information on my family and ran across
your site. I enjoyed your page. Write back if any info on
DeHaven's arise.. Sincerely, James DeHaven Great site you have here! We are looking for shipmates
and friends of the ex-USS Richard S. Edwards DD-950. Please
join us at our online photo album at www.DD950.cjb.net .
Then add your name to the crew list and sign the guest book
at the www.DD950.com Web site. A small West Coast
mini-reunion is being planned at the DD951 Turner Joy in
Bremerton, WA for late August or early Sept. 1999. The main
DD-950 reunion is scheduled for June 2000. Full information
is available at the www.DD950.com Web site. Or write me at:
Jim Rossbach, POB 513, Port Angeles, WA 98362 Please help
find our ex-shipmates by posting this message to other
bulletin boards you visit. first time on , this is great See you soon at Colorado Springs- I hope. Representing my Dad William F. Brouillette Hello. Just want to let you know I feel a certain kinship
since my family's traditional name is DeHaven. Will there be
another ship named DeHaven is the future?? I'm sorry to hear
she was scrapped. A day late & a dollar short. Tom Great Site. Told about this web page from an old
shipmate, Dewey Thronson. I served on the DeHaven from
1970-72 including one Westpac in 1971. Was an etnsn in the
operations division. Interested in hearing from anyone also
assigned to the ship during these years. Keep up the good
work with this site. Nice web page. Just logging in!! Was SK1 on DeHaven from 72 until decommissioning in 1973.
Was one of last four US Navy on board to complete turn over
of the old girl. Great site! Very professional! I served aboard the
DeHaven from 1962-65 as SOG2. It sure brings back a lot of
memories to read the ships log. Great site. I would like to hear from any one who served
with me on the DeHaven between 1950-1954. I was MM2 and
served in the forward engine room with Moose, Flack and
Chief Payne. I was aboard when we stopped the train that ran
along the coast of Korea. Also when we took the wounded ROK
soldiers on board. A real shocker to see after so many years. Served 1965-66 Great to see this site up. I've been looking for
something like this for 5 years. Would like to hear from any one that was in Operation
Hardtack in the Islands. Been a while since I've seen the site, but it sure looks
great. I'm looking for a download of the ship, so that I can
use it as wallpaper on this machine. I currently have The
Sullivans. I was on the Dehaven in 1971 in Vietnam. served on Yankee
station that year. I would like to find some of my old
shipmates. I have a photo of the USS DeHaven DD-727 hanging in my
home. Knew the history of E.J. DeHaven and his service on
the USS Vincennes and the sinking of the later USS Vincennes
@ Guadalcanal 6 mo earlier than the DD-469 and in reading
your website found very interesting that Lt Rowan served on
both the USS DeHaven and the USS Vincennes, surviving each
sinking. This is really a nice piece of work! I served aboard from
September 1968 until about May of 11970. Great site. Great site. Wish I had been able to see the ship! Plank owner on the USS Meredith DD726 and was with
several Bath Iron ships; Barton, Walke, Laffey, O'Brien of
Desdiv 119 during the invasion of Normandy. After the
sinking of the Meridith. The remainder of the war was spent
on the Balch DD363 on Atlantic convoy duty. My father was on this ship from 1944-1952 as a metal
smith. I am showing him the different web sites of the ships
that he was on during his enlistment. Thanks for the great
web site, we are having fun printing it so he can take it
home. He lives in Maine, I live in Hawaii, we are visiting
relatives in California. Aloha, Terry looking forward to Colorado in October. Thanks for this great website, I enjoyed the stories and
photos. SERVED ABOARD THE USS BRISTOL DD857, OUT OF NEWPORT RI IN
1962-1963-1964. GOOD LUCK TO YOUR ASSOCIATION. Great site! I really enjoyed reading about the USS
DeHaven. I am looking for DeHaven families who lived in
Hillsville, VA or Gary, WV.... My GG Squire Anderson DeHaven
- G. Walter Edward - my mother Edna DeHaven from Gary, West
Virginia.... My father, Roger O. Perl, served on the USS DeHaven (DD
727, I believe) as a fire controlman the last year of WWII.
I'll probably forward some of the information and photos to
him in a letter. I'll also confirm his duty information and
post on the Destroyers Online page. I'm a MSgt with the HQ
AFSPC Inspector General. My father served on the USS De Haven at the end of
Vietnam. I think it is great that someone created a website
to memorialize this ship, and allow crewmen to reunite. SERVED AS QM2 ON DEHAVEN 69-71 WORKS WITH RANGY GETCHEL
& TOM ALLEN. REMEMBER JIM BONADY & P. D. WERTZ.
GREAT EXPERIENCE Plank owner & survivor of USS DeHaven (DD-469) Great
Web Pages. Looking for info on the Destroyer Squadron Ass. whose
newsletter I used to get but haven't for a long time. I
served aboard the USS Benner DDR 807 Jan 1952 thru May 1954. Very interesting! I am presently a colonel in the Air
Force. There was also a WWII ace named DeHaven Am very interested in Destroyers of WW II, Uncle served
on one of the DE that served as an escort to the Battleship
North Carolina, which one I can't remember and he did not
like relating too many stories. I know he was a gunners
mate. I have enjoyed your site very much. Thank You. Very interesting site. This is a piece of family history
that is new to us. I will pass this on to Dad and my
sisters. My father, Lawrence A. Slenzak served on the USS. DeHaven
during WWII. I have just recently discovered this website
and am anxious to explore more about the DeHaven during the
World War. I have some pictures of my father and some of his
crew mates that I would like to send the Association in
remembrance of him. He was very proud of his ship and
treasured his memorial plaque of Number 727. Great looking site! I was on the USS DeHaven from 67 to 69. I was a BM3. Look
forward to hearing from old friends. I am looking for a member of the crew of the 469 who knew
my uncle, Charlie Brady. I am looking for personal stories
only. Would like to hear from anyone who was aboard the DeHaven
during operation Hardtack in the Pacific in 1958. Would also
like to hear from anyone who knows what we were doing in the
Formosa Straits on August 24,1958& if we were involved
in the escorting of Nationalists Chinese ships or Barges to
the islands of Quemoy or Matsau or another island that I
cant think of the name. I was sure happy to find this sight, I was on inactive
reserve duty and was called back in . Went aboard the De
Haven on May 23, 1951.I was a 3 rd class Watertender , We
left San Diego right after I went aboard for Korea, I made
2nd class BTG and was in the forward fire room, what a great
ship and crew. I would like to get in contact with Doyle
Gouker BT2 last known to live in Sacramento, Cal. also
Roland Nixon BTG2 last known in San Diego. The last time I
saw the De Haven was when she came into Portland, Oregon for
a visit 1973.I was discharged Sept.9 1952. We sure gave
those Koreans hell with our shore firing on that tour. Some
time I would like to make it to a reunion. Any one that
would like to chat give me an e-mail. Thanks for this great
web sight Was looking up family history (maiden names is DeHaven)
ad found your site. Great info! Was merely looking for any sites pertaining to the USS
Lyman K. Swenson DD-729 and found DeHaven. I was on Swenson
between 57-60. Have enjoyed visiting here! But if anyone
knows if Swenson has a site somewhere I'd sure like to know
about it. 040299 anybody on board for westpac '69. Served 6/69-10/69. |
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