DeHaven Log 6January 2002 through July 2002 Thank you for visiting our log. We would love it if you would Add to this log. |
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Roy C Thomas SO1 USN USS O'Brien DD-725,12/51-12/54 Great site. Was aboard DeHaven from March 53 until Sept 57.Started out as part of Moose's forward engine room gang.Looking forward to the reunion in Sept. My first. Served aboard the USS DeHaven DD-727 for 2 years, from
1959 to 1961. This included the FRAM performed at the
shipyard at Hunters Point, just south of San Francisco.
My assignment was Sonar Technician. Thank you for the knowledge of what happened to the 1st DeHaven. My great uncle Edward Hewitt (Benny) Nation died on the DeHaven during WWII. I would like to know what his rank was, so if anyone knows how I could receive this information, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you again! Gunners Mate from 1964-1968 My father John Anuskevitz was on the USS DeHaven when it went down feb 1,1945. He never forgot all he served with He would tell me stories about the men & friends he had on the ship. I am trying to get more information about my dads time on the ship but his name isn't on the log but I have the Navy dept personal records. If anyone has any information for me please e-mail me thanks Visiting in memory of my uncle, Arthur Coughlin, a survivor of the sinking of the first DeHaven. To me, a real life hero. We miss you. Got word of this site from your shipmate Richard Deppe (727 52-53). Lots of interesting things and lots of history. Keep up the great work. USA forever Served aboard DD727 1943-45. as SOM1/c. Thinking about attending reunion for first time Sept 24-29, 2002 I had a happy four years aboard the "Raven D" : GMG3 Reynolds; Stationed on the DeHaven from 1969-1971. I made two West-Pacs to Nam on the old girl. Served 1968-70
Looking for shipmates I'm related to the DeHaven's from Greensboro,N C. I don't believe their are any left down there. Haven't been in touch since 1969 I was a tm3 served from 1962-65 Served as Fireman 1C 1947-1949 would like to find Gerald Conrad Oliver. Any help would be greatly appreciated. im looking for info about my family. what was this ship used for? who was it named after? my father NORBERT MICHAL was a seaman on the dehaven , during the war . he all ways told some good tales about his days in China - i wonder if any of his old buddies are still around ? - its ironic ---he and the the old dehaven both died in 1994 --- Hello to everone Daughter of Frank C. Bolefahr and grand-daughter to Frank C. Bolefahr, Sr. Served: 1969 Rate:Stg3 Where do i get a dehaven patch? served aboard 1952-1954
snrd. Served on board from Jul 64 thru May 66 as RM2. I served on ship 1969 as a RMC My father served on the DD_727 during World War Two. I too was watching the History channel and saw the special on "bull"Halsey and the fleet. Interested in any one who remembers my father, and would like to chat. Ferman D. Fiandt Jr. (Ibelieve he was a fireman on DD-727)
Thannks. Michael L. Fiandt I recieved a forward that was written by someone who attended my Uncle Dick's funeral. My mother and I were not able to attend. The message referred to two photos that were attached. These pix were'nt on the copy I recieved, and I would love to have access to them. Please help! Just a little bit of interesting information. I was watching the History Channel Friday night, they had a show on called Great Ships. It was about Destroyers, and at the end there was a short shot of the De Haven. I became interested in your org. at the time that my brother Carl(Dick) Leffel passed away. Met two of his shipmates at the funeral home. One took some pictures and I can't recall his name but am interested in seeing them. The funeral was very moving in that they honored him as veteran should be honored. God Bless you and Thank You for your service aboard the DeHaven 727 Hello to all of you DeHaveners! Thanks for all of the beautiful flowers & blankets you have sent to the funeral home for Dad, Carl R. "Dick" Leffel. He was aboard the 727 from '52-'56. Tonight at the funeral home we did something VERY unexpected... we found ANOTHER one of you guys. He came to Dad's viewing, and ended up stating that he was aboard the DeHaven the same time Dad was... I asked if he was active in the Association, and he said that he didn't even know about it until he read the paper with Dad's obit in it. He was shocked, he hugged us, cried and told us he loved us when we told him that you guys are still out there and you have been getting together!!! I don't catch his first name, but his last name is BUSSARD. He knew you Moose & you too Brewster! Dad was still working on finding new memeber even after his death! Can you beat that? Anyway, I gave him my e-mail address and he said that he'd contact me so he can get going on you all. I'll try to keep my eyes open to see that he gets here. You all talk care, and just let me know if any of you remember him. ATTN: WAYNE EVANS, include your E-mail address. I will be happy to explain about the "right" button on your mouse. I am looking for anyone that was on the USS DeHaven DD727 in 1946 through 1947. Please email me or my daughter Terri at tmcintosh@adea.com. Thank you and Have a safe and happy Memorial Day! Cooper Hope all you guys have a good memorial day weekend. The picture @ the begining of the dehaven asso. need info on how to get one. I continue to search for James Bailey who served on the DeHaven during the Korean War. He was leading yeoman (PN1). Anyone that knows my old shipmate, please contact me at mcwms5@comcast.net Looking for Ellis Bell Radioman year 1956-58 Great photo. I visited the De Haven when I was on the Mansfield, back in '49. I have some photos posted on the Mansfield page. I served on the DEHAVEN from Sept. 1964 through December 1967, when I was finally discharged. I was an IC3. Had a brother aboard DEHAVEN when I first arrived, Tom Davis, BT3.One of my best friends was Clarence (Jenny) Jensen. Glad to sign in--my late father Lawrence j. Lyons served proudly on the 727 during WWII. I visit ussdehaven.org to remember not only him, but all the proud men of the US Armed Forces. Seems I find something new each time I visit.
God bless you all, and most of all, God Bless America.
Larry Lyons
Pearland, TX My late husband served aboard the USS DeHaven sometime between 1957 and 1961. I thught it would be nice to talk to anyone who served with him. He was a Sonar man.
Lois I was a Radioman Third Class on the Lyman K. Swenson from May 1944 to January 1946. Was on the shakedown cruise of the Swenson. Don't seem to find much information about crew members during this time on the Swenson so am hoping some DeHaven loggers might find me and help locate crew on Swenson during May 44 to Jan 46. Did anyone get the brnze plack, just outside
the "perrsonal Office" on the fantail side of
the bulkhead? The information I recently gathered from here has been so helpful, and my grandfather appreciated it greatly. I was hoping there were some survivors out there who would wish to talk to or write him, if you knew his brother Vernon Bylow. My grandfather had heard that Vernon survived the destruction of the DeHaven, but did not make it out of the water. If there is anyone who could confirm that, or had stories about serving with Vernon, please email me. I also would love to get some information about the memorial in the Phillipines. Thank you and God Bless. Please edit my log entry from my old e-mail name to my new e-mail please. Old one is Wauhillia@tstomramp.com New one is jim.story@zerizon.net Thanks Jim Need the timeframe my father William (Bill) Corsa served on this ship? What year/what was his job on the ship? My father William (Bill) Corsa served on this ship in WWII - he passed away in 1962 & would love to hear from anyone who served with him - trying to build family tree & would love to insert this information into my research. I am absolutely amazed at the level and detail of the content that this association has in this website. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for giving me a place to search. My grandfather is Oland V. Bylow, retired USN. He joined after his brother, Vernon E., was killed in the sinking of the first Dehaven (DD-469). It has been a struggle for me to find official information from the Navy website or through official channels. It will mean so much to him to see the information that I have printed out from here. Please let me also pass on my condolences on the loss of your president. It is because of him and the men who served so honorably that I enjoy the freedoms and liberties I do today. God bless you and keep you all. HTFN ABOARD WHEN DECOMMISSIONED TURNED OVER . DID THE PRELIMINARY WORK WITH THE CREW THAT WAS LEFT AND ENGINEER OFFICER AT THAT TIME. Hey, Scott. I just sent you the info about the Memorial in Manilla to your e-mail address. Check it out! You're doing a great job, man. The site is great!
fyrnjn1 My uncle was aboard the USS DeHaven when she went down Feb. 1, 1943. His name was Chartley Brown Day, Jr. (Sonny to most that knew him. As, my father served in the Air Force during this time on B-17 - "Holy Joe" flying missions over Italy. My father had very sad memories of his WWII days plus losing his brother never knowing where Sonny was or where exactly his shipped went down. As a result, we children never knew much about Sonny or WWII. I have a picture of him aboard the DeHaven and that's about all. Anyone that knew Sonny, would you please e-mail me? I've been told, I am a lot like Sonny was.
I admire all you men. May God be with you.
Thank You, Leanne Day Smith Sfyrnjn1@aol.com To Mary Wisner.
Please accept my sincerest condolences on Dan's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family members.
Nick Doulas..469 survivor. There were 3 or 4 guys on the DeHaven from Company 359 in boot camp 1958 I would like to hear from them.
Frank Bolefahr I never knew there was a USS DeHaven Don Low--I admire your courage in dealing with the loss of your possessions. I don't know you but it would be my privilege to treat you and your guest to dinner at my favorite San Antonio restaurant(Mi Tiera)during the upcoming reunion. Clint Lambert(1951-1954)Dallas Texas needed too talk too scott my house burned down and i lost every thing i had but i want him too know we will still see him in september. Mrs. Chrisler (Lucy) passed away 12-27-01 Served on DeHaven May 65 to June 67 Qm3 my ship HMS KENYA was with you at INCHON 1950,
best wishes . ww2 vet/uss porter dd800 plank owner--retired usnr os1-ww2 rate rm3 Both of my Grandfathers were on this ship I am not sure what year but my Grandpa Kammert has
a picture of the ship on his computer screen. I am joining the Navy and I thought I would see if I could
find a little information about this ship. Oh, And could I get a little prize since my last name is DeHaven? aboard 727 from 68 to 72 This is a great site. I was able to learn about the ship that my father, Vernon Gomes, had served aboard during the Korean War. Though the ship had many nicknames my father referred to it as the Raven DeHaven, occasionally as the Ghost of Raven DeHaven. Since my father rarely talked about his days in the Navy I do not have the specific dates when he was aboard the DeHaven 727. My father has since past away (November 1977) of a stroke. To those of you responsible for this site I salute you and thank you again for the look into my fathers past. Welcome aboard Bob. We have a great site thanks to two guys that have put in a lot of time for this site. So we have to give Dan Wisner and Scott Martin a big Thank You.See you guys in Texas Carl R.Leffel ( Dick ) Happy to read the entry from shipmate Bob Hansen, who we've been looking for since early 1994. I remembered him as 'Henry'...that may have contributed to the failure to locate him. But being an intrepid DeHaven sailor, he found us! Nice going, Bob, and welcome (back) aboard. TheGasMan 52-56 Greatings Korean war ship mates.I was aboard 52-56 and made three over sea
runs to what we called the bomb line in Korea .I was in the after engine room
for four years . It was great to log in here and read the messages from my old
ship mates I recognize some of the names but am having a hard time puting a
face On them. Carl Laffell , Clint Lambert , Don Moore, I do remember moose,
Loyd Gassaway and so many more that are not in the log as of now ..I would love
to here from any of the old snipes from that era..Bob Hansen MM2 Email address
behansen@jps.net Havent really read anything yet. Figured why not sign the log book? So shubang, I did. EX Collett Sailor. Is Their anything of the ship left? Meaning, any parts,metal. I just saw Robt. Brown's name on list of new members.Brown RD3 54-56, Gig Harbor WA, This is Risken SO3, we came aboard the same night and were in 1st Div together. I was from Montana. Please drop me an email.Like to hear from you.
Law Risken, Oly WA dewey s.poff is my father Very nice site... Hi Scott,
Just got a note from the oil king that was on there when I left the ship. We chumed around a while together and I have been trying to find him like I did Moose. I guess he found the DeHaven site and sent me an E-mail to answer a note that I posted back in April. His name is Mil Koeltzow From Wheat Ridge, Colorado, sub of Denver. I had asked about him at the reunions but nobody could remember him. So another old salt has been found.
Later
Carl R. Leffel "The Snipe727" My father, Bill Curran, served aboard the DeHaven in 1944-45. He died in 1967, when I was three years old. I would love to here from anyone who knew him. (Hi sister, Geri!) My father Henry HIMMELSBACH was on the USS IOWA as a Gunners Mate; it was designated the BB-4, as there were many USS IOWAs. There is a website that has many ships on it, I just don't remember. Gerald HIMMELSBACH was on a carrier. I stationed aboard DeHaven from September of 1966 until December of 1967. I would be interested in hearing from anyone on the ship during that time period. I was a Machinist Mate in Main Control. A great nostalgia trip. |
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