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In October of 2007, I rec'd a packet from Leslie De Meyer. He had sent me a magazine that offers military ribbons and other memorabilia for sale. I would like to thank him for the time and effort to send this to me, and I was sorry to hear about the passing of his brother. I also apologize for it taking so long for me to respond to his kindness. Clif Alligood SH2, USS DeHaven 1966-1969 Clifton Alligood <alligoodc@embarqmail.com> Ocala, Fl USA - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 15:35:21 (EST) Served on board 61-63 in the after engine room Operation Hardtack I. Was transferred to DeHaven in Mar 1958 to participate in Atomic Test in Marshall Islands. Left ship in Yokosuka (shipyard overhaul)in Sep 1958 for discharge. Was BT2 in forward fireroom. My Father served on this ship during WW11 and his name was Arthur Toodie Gomez. I have a print of the ship and many photos of crew members and events that took place on the ship. My Dad is still alive and he shares many stories with me about the time he served on the ship. I have an album of photos from the war and the places my dad went. Served on board Sept. 1961 -1963
R-Division EM My Grandpa, former Seaman Charles Warrick, sailed on the USS DeHaven in the early 1950's. I came to this site because I was curious about it. Just updating my e-mail address. Really miss Gene Heath and Bill (Willy) Carter. We had some great times between 66-69. Looking for pictures for a video that I'm doing for school. The person that we interviewed was on this ship when it was in Japan. I served aboard the DeHaven 1972-1973 as a MMFA in the after engine room. It was quite an experience for a 17 year old kid In retrospect our ship truly reflected the American melting pot and I was proud to serve with so many examples of what makes America the only place in the world where people of different backgrounds can work together for common goals. I served on the DeHaven from 67 to 70 and wouldn't mind hearing from some of the BT's.. My grandfather was a corpsman on the USS DeHaven II during WWII, and I am now an ensign in an EA-6B squadron in Whidbey Island. Wanted to learn about my grandfather's ship and what he went through in WWII. Thanks for making this website available, it's great! On 27th December 1953, I was the navigator and captain of a Royal Air Force Sunderland flying boat RN302 which crash-landed on the sea just east of Shushi Wan near the north east tip of Tsushima Island. This followed a fire in our No. 4 engine. The aircraft was badly damaged but we managed to taxi into a small inlet just north of Shushi Wan. I and my crew were rescued and taken aboard the USS De Haven DD-727, a very fine ship with an equally fine and hospitable crew. The De Haven fired one shell into our aircraft on the morning of 28th December to sink it and remove it as a hazard. We spent three happy days aboard the De Haven (which I remember served excellent quality food) and took us to Sasebo. I wish to express gratitude to the Captain and all crew members for their help, hospitality and thoughtfulness. I was strait out of Great Lakes Bootcamp when I came aboard my first ship USS De Haven 727. I met many friends that I lost contact with. During my tour of duty, I had the pleasure of seeing my first Change Of Command. I did a 6 month tour in Vietnam and was sent back again to take over for a sister ship that had broke down. Hope to be in touch with some old friends !!!! Came aboard '65 left Oct '68 Was part of the Gunfire Control Gang. Loved Japan Howdy to all! Sorry to hear of Bill Kahoutek's passing. If anyone knows how to get a hold of (QM3) Randy Getchell, please let me know or give him my e-mail. I hope this year brings joy to you all.......Buck So sorry to hear of Billy Kohoutek's passing. I was his div officer and he was the only ET who could keep the SPS-29 radar functioning. A good guy with a great attitude. I"m REAL proud to be the daughter of a USS DeHAVEN shipmate. Charlie is my Pop...and a DAMN good one, too!! Love you, Dad... Lisa SERVED ABOARD FROM 11-63 TO 6-67 WORKED IN R DIVISON WAS SFP2,NICK NAME SPEEDY I just checked the website and heard of Bill Kohoutek's passing. I served with Bill, a great guy. God Bless you Bill. Sincerely, Mike Forbes RD2 My grandpa was on this ship from 1944-1945 and I never had the chance to meet him I was just wondering if anyone on here was on the ship at this time or if there was a family member who was on this ship. If so I would love to talk and maybe see if anyone knew him. Because if you did I would love to hear stories about my grandpa I never meet but I know he is amazing. I served on the USS Mullany DD 528 until it was sold to The Republic of China on Oct. 6, 1971. I then transferred to the USS Dehaven until mid 1972. I was a QM3 and made QM2 just before I got out. I served aboard the DeHaven 1968 - 1971 as a
BT2. Great to see her memory cherished. I am the daughter of Charles West(Arkie)was his nick name. Dad was on the DeHaven from 1948-1951. If any one remembers him please let me know. I served in the after engineroom from 1965 to 1967. I would very much like to hear from anyone else who served during the same time. Here's wishing everyone a very Happy and Safe New Year! My father was on the DeHaven in WWII and I only recently discovered this fact. He asked me to investigate and see what I could find for him. He just turned 82 today and he and I had the discussion about his time in the Navy during our Christmas visit. His name is Orville Owen Hill. Any information you could send to me would be greatly appreciated. Also, how might I obtain a photo of the ship for my father? Thank you so very much, Mona (a greatful daughter) Just dropped in to wish everyone a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Rodger Auld, BM-3, First Div. 1965-1967. My grandfather(Francis Patterson)served aboard the De Haven in 1944-45 during World War II. I believe he was a "machinist mate" who worked below decks. When he passed away in 1998 he left me a beautiful huge scrapbook with many old pictures of the De Haven in that era, one or two are even in color! There are many mementos too - like a scrap of pure silk from a Japanese parachute, paper money from the Pacific islands he visited, letters and postcards home, brief notes about life on board, a small Japanese flag he "liberated" when he went ashore in Japan, etc... It's a very interesting little collection in scrapbook form. Many black & white pictures. I plan to keep the memory alive by passing it down to my child so we'll never forget the sacrifices made by our forefathers during that horrible time. The DeHaven Was the first navy ship I was and is what made me join the Navy. I was 8 or 9 years old. My Uncle served aboard during the Korean war , he used to call her the raven DeHaven. His name was Ronald C. Harris , he was a deck ape. Members of USS DeHaven Assn: I am not a sailor or did I have any relatives on board your ship, however Capt. Thomas Henry Hederman was from my hometown of Webster, MA, and he was captain of the Navy baseball team in 1923. I am trying to put together a story about him since I learned about this Tokyo Bay, nine destroyer attack recently. Does any one have any info on Hederman or know what happened to him?? I am a Natonal Park Service Ranger in Boston and do give tours of the USS Cassin Young which is docked at the Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston National Historical Park, so I am on a Fletcher every working day. DD-793 also has a fine Association. Thanks for
any help on Capt. Hederman. Address anything to the email with HEDERMAN.
Ranger Rich Tourangeau Just read the log and learned of the passing of my old friend Bill Kohoutek. I served onboard DeHaven from 1969-1971 as RD2. William Kohoutek who served on the USS De Haven as an electronic technician(radar) from June of 1965 through June of 1969 sadly passed away this last Sunday. He was a friend of mine and I had the privilege of attending his Memorial Service.
He was laid to rest at Ft. Logan National cemetery on November 30. 2007. He will be greatly missed. Contacted this site in memory of William Kohoutek, a DeHaven veteran from the Viet Nam era who passed away suddenly the weekend of Nov 24-25, 2007. My friend William (Bill) Kohoutek was stationed aboard the USS DeHaven in the late 60's , early 70's. He made several Vietnam deployments aboard her. He passed away No. 24, 2007 in Boulder Colorado. I just wanted to let his shipmates know. I am also a Vietnam era sailor (FDR, Forrestal, Independence) and we talked of our ships often. So I understand the love he had for the Dehaven. Thanksgiving day and suffering senior blues about the good ole days gone by. Thought I'd drop in and say Hello to all DeHaven Sailors. Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless.
Jerry "Steve" Stephenson BT2 1958-61 Served aboard as BT 4/65 till 7/67. Didn't know this site existed till today. Ship's history ends in 1954. Whats with that, or am I doing something wrong? My brother found a site on you tube, found out Desron 9 got a Naval Unit Commendation in 9/68 for actions from 6/66 till 68. Would like to here from other BT's--or anyone--. Can only check e-mails about once a week, so no fast answers, sorry. Mac Sherwood, Mr. Barney's best buddy. Awesome Website!!!! My father served on the De Haven during the Korean conflict. I just wanted to see what she looked like. Looking for information on the USS DE HAVEN Seems I might be related to Edwin Jesse DE HAVEN. My late Father Herman Bozym (Whitey)as he was known was a sailor during War World II. I would love any information if anyone knew my Father, that you can share with me. I also have a great looking old print of the USS DE HAVEN copyright 1944 by Will Cressy that my Father left me and there is a picture of ship with three (3) silver stars below it, and a picture of a plane with two (2) silver stars and one (1)that looks like gold/bronze star below the picture of the USS DE HAVEN. They have listed a silver star is five (5)and a bronze is one (1) I really don't know what they actually mean and have a idea and would like some information relative to the stars. My Father rarely talked about the war and said the guys that were lost are the heroes. He did mention he was in Tokyo bay for the signing of the Japanese surrender and would love to have any pictures anyone might have to go along with this great print I currently have in my possession. If anyone knew my Father or has any other pictures or information that I can compile, please email me. Thank you for your time and service. I was raised in principal, by my Grandfather, Howard T. Luy, who served aboard the 727 during Korea. He was a Chief Commissaryman and a Gunnery Liaison Officer and had some wonderful stories about his shipmates. Chief Luy passed away Christmas of 2005; he was 88 years old. I'd love to hear from any ship mates that may remember him. Hello Everyone, I am the daughter of Elmer Berends sailor of the USS DeHaven. Many years ago I brought my dad to the reunion of which he never knew existed, It was his fathers day gift from me, we went to the one in Portland Maine. He had a wonderful time and it really changed his life. He was never able to speak of his friends on the ship due to the way I guess some sailors had passed. My dad is now at his rest since June 5th 2006 I still read your news letter and am proud of all our men who serve our country. Thank you guys. Betty Anghelone daughter of Elmer Berends and proud of it! Just dropping by right now to pick up Pres. Jim's info to pass on to a mutual friend (actually a former Navy pal of Jim's from B school). Also I must add that I had a terrific time meeting so many great folks at the recent combined Sailors Assn. and De Haven Family reunion held in
Sep '07 at Plymouth Meeting, PA. I highly recommend that anyone with a connection keep in touch with this fun group. Thanks for the interesting stories and opportunity to learn the history of your ships. I have just finished watching Ken Burns "The War" and memories have brought back a question. My husband, Kenneth R. Campbell, served on the De Haven as Trpdmn 1st Class, from '44 to '45 when he watched the the signing of the peace treaty. He seldom spoke of the War but did mention kamkikazes and that once, in a hurricane, the De Haven was the last destroyer to get fueled and that the others without fuel to head into the storm were lost. Does anyone know where and when this happened. Ken died in 1982. The documentary has reminded me of the terrible injuries, great loss of life and, for many, peace of mind these men suffered--that, and their incredible courage. Ens/Ltjg 53-55 I am the wife of a Plank Owner, George "Hank" Welbourn, CMM. I followed the DeHaven from Bath, Maine to Boston for the commissioning, to Norfolk and on to San Diego when the ship left for the Pacific. My husband passed away on Sept. 10, 2001 SORRY I COULD NOT MAKE VALLEY FORGE. TO MUCH GOING HERE NOT TO MENTION HURRICANE SEASON. I DO PLAN ON GOING TO BRANSON, MO. NEXT YEAR. My father in-law would like any information. He was serving in 1946 and is looking for information on anyone still outhere. Served aboard 45-46 I was a BT3 on the DeHaven for most of 1959 - discharged in December. We did the Blood Alley cruise and annoyed the Chinese by sailing into their water I served on the DeHaven in late 1965 till Feb. 1966 Great website! I was searching for Mr. Mike Welbourn who happen to remember my father Jeffrey Meyer. I'm also thankful for Mr. James Roach who has helped me look for contacts who happened to meet my father. Right now I am still praying that someday I will meet and know personally my lost father Jeffrey Meyer-USS Flint-AE32. Thanks for this site.If anybody know him please email me. Thank you and God bless you. Aboard from April, 1950 to April 1953 Just thought I'd say HOWDY! I would really like to talk to someone who could give me the date of the beach shelling of what appeared to me (through the "big eyes") to be a family Like to come back every now and then to tell all my shipmates "Howdy". (That's cowboy talk for "AHOY") Served on DeHaven DD727 from 68 to 72 2 years on deck force and 2 years as TM3 Just wanted to past on a comment: I listen to the audio tape of
" Halsey's Typhoon" On board DeHaven we did see some rough seas. But nothing like the task force under Bill Halsey's task force during World War 2 Dec. 1944. Anyone who likes sea stories , this is a must. Unreal!!!!
My hat goes off to the men who sailed into Halsey's Typhoon and made it through. For the 100's who did not make it. They are "The Navy True Sailors" For they endured the worst of the Sea has to offer, and paid the price..... A Must read or Listen to story.... My Uncle Paul L Vigeant served aboard during WW2 as a gunners mate. He passed away last Sep. I am looking for some info on him so I can construct a \"Remberance Page\" on the \"Together we Served\" web site.
Paul Vigeant AWC USN (ret) Just checking in, I like to see what is new on the site. It's a little bit like going home again. Bravo Zulu!!
Mike Forbes RD2 68/73 Hi Scott just wanted to make sure our new email was in. Thanks Dave Check out http://navy.togetherweserved.com
Served on the DeHaven 1968 BT3 uss willard keith 1966-1970 Just looking. Thought I might know some of the Engineers. I am a retired BTCM I was just looking through the log and came across my last entry. Sheesh!! I was aboard from August of 67 till August of 68 when DeHaven went back to the States and I went to the Waddell for another 2 years of home port Yokosuka. I don't know where 66/67 came from. I hope life is treating everyone well and memories of the DeHaven days are good. ET Aboard 64-66 Check out the Tin Can Sailors July-August-September newspaper. There is a great article on the USS DeHaven and the first DESOTO Patrol. Great reading and it looks to me like the cruise was pretty exciting at times. Hi, I was a sailor aboard the U.S.S. Vernon County LST 1161 from 1963 to 1965 We were home ported out of Yokosuka. Thought I would drop in to say nice site. Almost a year since the last reunion. I havent seen anything on the site about it Just checking in to see whats new David Beatty BM3 68/72 Just thought I'd say "howdy" to my shipmates from 69-72. I was a skivvy waver for both Westpac Cruises (SM3). Anyone remembering when DeHaven fired on the family on the beach while on the gunline in 'Nam in '69 please get hold of me. TKS....Buck My father, James Ross Parris was a sailor aboard the DeHaven I was aboard the ship from May 62 to July 65. I was a radarman 2nd class when leaving the ship in Long Beach. served on 727 from sept. 69 to march 70 in the DASH crew Would like to hear from shipmates who served on De Haven 1952-54. I was HM2 aboard at that time. My father (Wes Evensen) was on the DeHaven DD727 from 44-45. I believe he was a fireman and gunner. He has lived in Duluth, MN all of his life. Thank you for all you sacrificed. God Bless you all and God Bless America! I was on the Blue from 1965 to 1968.I am looking for any shipmate JB Bulter, Cadwell, Willie B. White and AJ Tibbs. Served on board 1966 to 1969. G div. Just want to say hello to all that I knew and can Honestly say I liked you all. Figge and I were big buds,did everthing together. Would like to know what become of Chiefs Barker and Hamilton? Have good 4th 2007 and God Bless America. Forever your Ship Mate,Mike (Woody) Wood My husband, Larry E. Black (deceased) I think served on this ship as I was going through some old photos and have some of the ship, officers, enlisted men, etc. I know he served on the Myles C. Fox (sp.?) but not sure about this one. He served somewhere around 1947-53. Served as Chief Engineer; 1968-1970 My Dad Ernie Yahoub served on the USS DeHaven. He was a 20 mm gunner on the rear of the boat. His nickname was “Mike”. He is from Boston, Ma. He is still alive and turned 80 in 2007. For any of his old friends his address is 5059 Washington Street, Boston MA, 02132. Thanks. Jim Yahoub. Good morning gentlemen. Just checking in to say howdy. A while back, someone posted a website of a company that sells military medals and ribbons. Does anyone have that info available? Thanks, Clif. Served on the DeHaven during the 1958 Eneweitok Atom Bomb tests. Also into the Straits of Taiwan during the bombardment of Quemoy, Kinmen and Matxu. Enjoyed the site served onboard 69-72 I served aboard the USS Dehaven DD-727 in 1972 as a IC-2. I had decommissioned the USS Mallany DD-526 and reported aboard shortly after. It was the last destroyer that I served on. Serving on a Reserve Destroyer was great duty although Long Beach could have been better. My father, Charles Sr., served on the DD 727 during WWII. He was on the ship when it was commissioned in Boston and was in Tokyo Bay when the surrender was signed. He passed away in February, 2006 at the age of 91. He was a Radarman 2C My mothers brother, William Eli Cartwright, was SC1 on the DeHaven when it sank and perished as result of attack. I never knew my uncle, but for some reason I think about often. I learned of my uncles death as a young boy from his father, my grandfather, who was also in the navy on another ship during the battle of gaudacanal. If anyone who knew my uncle and could tell me anything about him would be greatly appreciated. A boilerman on the USS DeHaven 1971 stationed in Long Beach. My brother, Walter E. Loden, was a fire control tech on the DeHaven during the Korean war. Hello, My name is Jason Ebert. I am the Grandson of Ferman D. Fiandt Jr..He was a Fireman first class aboard the De Haven 727 during WWII. Grandpa passed away in March of '92. I was 12 at the time. My grandfather never talked much about his time in the war, and he passed away before I was interested enough to ask. My grandmother recently had a stroke and is unable to tell me anything. My mom and my aunt and uncles also know very little. If any one out there remembers my grandfather and can tell me more about what he was like then it would be much appreciated. This web-site has already told me much about the ship and its service, but I want to know more. Again if anyone remembers my grandpa Ferman Fiandt Jr. Fireman first class please E-mail me. Thankyou very much for your time and God bless you all. Thank you for having a nice web site. My Granddad was a Chief Machinist Mate on board DD-727. Looking for pictures/info on my uncle, GM1 Edward J. Harrell, who served on the DeHaven from 1944 to 1947(?). Just looking for more information about De Haven 469. No-one seems to know of Uncle Frank Felter. I will continue to look. God Bless each and everyone of you. My father, Joe Bill Campbell, served on the De Haven (DD-727) during the Korean War (as well as before and after). He passed when I was quite young and I was unable to talk to him about his time during the war. I remember a story of the DeHaven coming under fire and him being captured by N. Korean military during the War. Does anyone have any information on this? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, My grandfather was Herb Solmon who was the skipper of the LCT that participated in rescuing some survivors of the DeHaven. Looking for Patrick McGlynn Friends of the Kaufman's Best wishes from the U.S.S. Hollister DD788. Reunion is in September. I had a great experience after serving for 40 months on the USS DeHaven. 1952-1956. I am the granddaughter of Morton Lake Richards. He was on the De Haven (DD 727). He was a 3rd Class Radarman, From 194? to May 28th, 1945, when he was killed. I have been told that the ship was bombed by the Japanese but am not clear on that. His wife\'s name was Olga Richards and they were from Chicago, IL. My grandmother passed away in 2001 and to the end of her life, she could never talk about my grandfather because it was much too upsetting to her. She cried for him til the end of her life. She NEVER dated anyone else after grandpa was killed. She kept her wedding ring on til the day she died. She loved him so! Thus, I TRUELY would APPRECIATE any information or pictures, if anyone remembers him. I want to learn about who he was and what happend. Thank You. THANK YOU TO ALL THAT SERVED - YOU ARE ALL AMAZING AND GOD BLESS. Served on USS Nicholas DD/DDE 449 Oct 60 - Jan 63 RM2 I am a DeHaven on my mother's side of family. My great great grandfather was John R. DeHaven. His dau. Emma Jane married Joseph Rankin our Civil War Soldier wounded at Antietam. Their son John Rankin was my mother's father. I wanted to inform those members of the crew that sailed with my father, Captain Donald A. Franz, that he passed away on February 3rd, 2007. He was a great Naval officer, a wonderful father and will be missed by all who knew him. My Father served on DeHaven, WW-2 Vet. I served on USS Forrestal CVA-59 Veitnam On Board 29 July 1967, a day I will never forget, I was with Carrier Air Wing 17, with Va-65, trying to save the Forrestal, but she may go to the bottom to serve as an artificial fishing reef, I and all the other men and women who served on her will be saddened if it does happen, to all who served on DeHaven, I salute you, May God Bless you and yours, Curtis R. Strampe Jr. U.S.N. November 1964 to March 1968 and U.S.N. reserve status till November of 1970. On board from commissioning to Jan.\'46; FC3. Today had a most pleasant phone visit with Phil GREGG TM3, same vintage; he is well,in his 47 th. year on Bever Island, Mi. and enjoying the small town life. We enjoyed sharing memories. With IMLAW (sp?) YN1 I helped print the ships paper, \"Raven DeHaven\". Walter PUSEY FC3 did our art work; and Bill COFFIN from Nantucket Island, Main was ships\' photographer as I recall - only man allowed to have a camera. Anyone know about these two shipmates? COFFIN, if still alive, surely would have lots of pictures from that era. And this old sailor is well, happy and sailing Lake Michigan these past 15 summers.
PEACE AND JOY TO ALL,
Roy OSBORN, FC3 / CAPTAIN My father George Youmans served aboard during 1944,45 Very nice site I was on the USS Steinaker DDR 863 early 50's Intresting!! This is our family's last name My dad Fred Costanzo (Alfred) served on this ship and we found a photo album with many pics from his time onboard. He was so proud to be in the Navy and while he did not tell us too many stores about the Korean War he did tell us about the puppy you adopted during his time...and that you called him: Raven DeHaven!! But sadly the pup kept getting seasick! My kids love that story and the pics.
Does anyone remember my dad? Any good memories that I can share with his grandkids. My dad passed away a few years ago and this part of his life is lost now. Thanks Everyone- Janet 65-68, MM3, I'm enjoying all of the recent e-mails that are being sent in. Brings back alot of memories. I boarded the USS DeHaven in the San Francisco area just before we left for WestPac in 1960. Served as an ETR for 2 years then was transfered to the USS George K Mckenzie as an ETR2 in 1962. Update on my e-mail address, ev1.net hasn't been my address for years I would like to find a old shipmate John W Beck, he was a ft2 when I left the ship in 1955 Just wanted to update my email address would love to hear from anyone on board from 63 to 66 worked 2nd Div. under Walters . Great Ship lots of GREAT memories. Hope to hear from some of my shipmates Hey Scott and DD727 shipmates...just wanted to update my e-mail address. It is burnieurton@yahoo.com. I\'ll browse the site (outstanding, by the way!) when I have more time.
Earnie \"Country Joe\" Burton
SH2 71-73 Served aboard the DeHaven from Sept of 1956 to May of 1958. Would love to hear from anyone who was aboard when we made the cruise to West Pac and Australia Thank you for keeping the memory of the ship and its actions accessable to the world. SERVED ON HER JUST AS SHE WAS GOING TO JAPAN TRANSFERED TO THE FRANK KNOX I went aboard the DeHaven in Bremerton , Wash. in 1951 and served as Asst. Gunnery Officer during that year and until released from the Navy. I served on the USS Dehaven from 1969-1971 during the Vietnam war. Served aboard 70-72 and completed the last WESTPAC I believe. Served in Deck Div., remember Chief Huff, BM1 Fowler, and BM2 Summa?
How about that crazy Skipper(God love him!), sporting his new beard, in his underwear during our extended days in Nam? OK, so it was done to bring up moral, ya,ya, it worked for me.
Remember getting struck with the training torpedo? Recovered many of those later in my career as a 1st class salvage diver. My Uncle, Edward Hewitt Nation was on the USS DeHaven 469 when it went down on Feb. 1st. 1943. He went down with the ship. He was a Machinist Mate 3rd. Class. He was 22 years old. He was never married or had children. I wish I could have know him. Just revisiting the site...I found it a few years back and ordered the print for my kids bedroom. It's great reading all the entries you guys sound like a tight bunch! I served on board from Dec.65-May 67 I was in the gun gang (Gunnersmate) Deck hand 51-53,left to attend ftc school. It's great to see so many names I recognize after so many yrs. BT3 1970-1971. Cessna, Smitty, Hann & others. It was a good crew on a good ship. GM3 aboard 1944 Hello I served as torpedoman's mate until my separation in 1972. ICFN DeHAVEN 70-71 ONE WESPAC
WORKED WITH LLOYD NORDSTROM AND AL BARRETT.........LOOKING BACK WHAT A 2 YEARS TO REMEMBER Lt, USNR, Active Reserve Crew, Weapons Dept. Head, 1973-1974. I just wanted you to know I am the Daughter of Elmer Berends, He was a ship mate on the USS DEHAVEN 469. For all his ship buddies I would like them to know Elmer (AL) Berends has passed away this June 5th 2006. Was stationed aboard the Dehaven from 1965-1968 as IC Man 2nd class. Best friends were Lt. James Auer and Mike Hodak. Served aboard 6 April 1965 to October 1968. Reported aboard as SA, assigned 2nd Division deck force, struck for YN in 1967 and left YN2. Ship homported in Long Beach, CA, and Yokosuka, Japan, while attached to 7th Fleet. Became a Shellback, July 1968. During that time, DeHaven earned eleven battle stars, the Navy and Presidential Unit Citations, and the Vietnamese Combat Action Ribbon. Hi everyone! Please vote to have your 2009 reunion in Tucson, AZ. I am submitting a proposal from Hilton Tucson East. I love my military reunions! (my oldest Son is an officer in the USMC and is in Iraq right now) and my husband is retired ANG. I am also proud to have a son in the AZ ANG. See you in Tucson! Take care everyone. I was attached to the DeHaven when I received my discharge in 1971. Since then I have remained in the Southern California area. Until recently my family and I lived less than two miles from where the reunion will be held. As I attend church not far from there I will try to stop by on Wednesday during the reunion. It will be good to renew old acquaintances and I'm sure we all have some stories to tell. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS A PHOTO OF THE LAST SIX GUN SALVO THAT DEHAVEN FIRED, THAT THEY WOULD SELL ME ? It has been a few years since I have checked out the wedsite. Scott, you and who ever else works on this wedsite have done a great job. I served on the USS Dehaven from 1968 (It just got back from Nam, I believe it was based in Japan for a year, or more.)to 1971. Started out in the boiler room, but switched to Machinery Repairman, which was in with the electricians. It was all educational. I sailed on the DeHaven from 1963-1965, homeported in Yokosuka Japan. Looking forward to talking with some of my shipmates and listening to old scuttle butt. Also am interested in finding ship merchandise such as coffee cups, hats, badges, etc. Greetings to all. I was aboard 66/67 and worked in the forward engine room. I have great memories; my first ride on a ship, my first time sea sick, first time cleaning a head, first liberty in a foriegn port, first general quarters for the real thing, my first crow, and my first 50 hour day. I took my first real steps toward growing up aboard Dehaven. I'll always remember her and the faces and names of those I served with continue to flash through my memory almost 40 years later. My dad was on the De Haven in the 60's, in fact, his picture is on this site-Jimmie "Robby" Robinson. It is wonderful seeing all of the pictures and even recognizing some of the names that I remember from my childhood. Keep up the good work-wonderful site. My great-uncle served and died on the 469. His name was Jack Gladd. I would love if anyone had some pics I could give my grandmother or some stories I could tell her about e-mail me please Attention former shipmates:
I am a Paralegal with the Law Offices of Baron & Budd, P.C. in Dallas, TX. We represent the family of Mr. Robert Leo Kroening in an asbestos exposure lawsuit. I am hoping to contact former shipmates onboard the USS DEHAVEN (DD-727) that might recall working with or around our client, Robert Leo Kroening.
Mr. Kroening was a Seaman, and Gunner's Mate from 1957-1959 onboard the USS DEHAVEN (DD-727). Please respond and let me know if you recall our client from your time onboard the ship.
Thank you for your assistance on this case, please feel free to contact me at our toll free number, 1-800-222-2766 or via e-mail at jjohnson@baronbudd.com, Grew up on the DeHaven 66 through early 69. Shared a lot of experiences with my fellow shipmates,it was a good time. Hello all,
I served aboard the DeHaven from September 68 to April 70. I was an ETR2 in OE Division. Got off the ship right after our return from WestPac in April. Haven't had any contact with anyone since then until just recently when I got an email from Jim Riggen. Be interesting to hear from anyone in OI or OE division who served aboard from 68 to 70. Regards, R. "Bob" Wolbert, ETC USN RET Has anyone heard from or know the were abouts of (DK)Darrel K. Snyder. He was was and Electronics Tecnician 2nd and left the ship when I did in November 69 in Sasebo. We traveled together to Travis and then our seperate ways for our discharges.. I think he was from Kansas. I would sure like to get in touch with him if anyone knows where he is at.
Mike Snyder RD2 66-69 Hello
I just read the LAST DAY OF THE USS DEHAVEN, by Ernest A. Herr. What a good history of the boming of my Uncle's ship. I have alway felt a special connection with my Uncle (Frank C. Felter)even though I wasn't born until 1947. I have been trying to find information of his wife(Harriet)and daughter.I am writing again because my e-mail address has changed. Please anyone who has a memory of Uncle Frank please let me know. A little information is better than none at all. God Bless you All, Ruth I would like to contact old buddy Ron Buchannan from Kansas who was a FN in the aft engineroom of 727 1961-63.You ever get back to U of Kansas,Ron ? I would really like to talk to anyone that served on the DeHaven during the years of 50-55. Anyone that was stationed in Newport, R.I. Proud Navy Brat!!... Please contact me at kicker48@cableone.net God Bless Hallo you! Great web site. I found exactly the information I was looking for. I will recommend your page to all my friends! Just a short note to wish all shipmates a happy and safe new year. Smooth Sailing, Skip STG2 66-68 Just wanted to update my new email anyone on board 63 to 66 would love to hear from you I worked in 2nd Div. under Walters BM2 it was GREAT duty on A great Ship.Thanks Happy New Year and best regards to all you Old Sea Dogs. I am the daughter of Carmine DeMarzio who served as a sonarman on the Dehaven in 1958. If any of his shipmates have any pictures or stories to share about my father I would love to see and hear them. I really enjoyed looking at all the pictures the other sailors had posted, very interesting. Thank you! Just checking in to see if we are still afloat! Just found the sight a few weeks ago. I read the log and sent notes to old shipmates that had made entries back in 2001. No rersponce as of yet. I was aboard from 1967 -1969 (GMG/2 Mount 51) Here's wishing everyone A Happy and Prosperous New Year a great site and great pictures,served on USS WALKE DD723 FROM 59-62 the pictures show a SUMNER CLASS destroyer yours the faces and names are different but everything else is the same its amazing its like i serverd on the DEHAVEN,I spend a lot time on your site im LINKING with my HOME PAGE Ihope it is ok my site can be found at http://2nddivison.notlong.com THANK YOU AGAIN WE MUST NEVER FORGET Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all DeHaven sailors. served on USS Laffey DD 724 53-54 Glad to see Weinberg as a member Radioman on the DeHaven from 1955 until 1957 when transferred to the USS Toledo. This is my first time to this site and I noticed Mike Snyder's name. Great to see someone I remember! 1967-1968 As we close in on Christmas 2005 I wish all of my DeHaven shipmates and their families a Merry Christmas and happy New Year. To you Skip Meinke it was great visiting at our local casino. Checking back after serveral years of not looking up this site. Brings back many memories Son of Donald A. Stivers I would like to thank the crew who maintains this page and all of you who have posted information and pictures.
I post several month ago in an attempt to find some friends of my dad's. That search has been slow, however the information I have gained on this wonderful ship makes me feel like I know my dad even better than I thought I did. The things I have gathered from this page are going and all his old slides (being turned into prints) will be his Christmas present this year.
Again thank you all
Dave Hi, My dad served on board the U.S.S. DEHAVEN in 1944-1945 his name is Robert (Bob) Newquist. He was an Electrician's Mate. He passed away in 1990. Does anyone remember him? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Hi, My father Arthur Pierce Sr. was one of the few Black sailors on the USS Deheaven (DD 469). He was wounded but survived the sinking of the ship. As a kid, I've heard many many stories about the USS Deheaven, so many that I could almost picture how it was like being a sailor aboard the ship. It would almost scare me to death when my father use to take off his shirt and I'll see 3 big holes in his lower back that looked like doctors pulled skin together to close his wounds. I remember the story like it was told to me yesterday of how a white officer who was abandoning the ship, saw my dad dying on deck and he helped throw him overboard which saved his life. I use to look at my fathers back as a kid and stare at where srapnel almost cut him in half and I would cry. He's mentioned so many names of people (white and Black sailors), he had so many stories of what he's seen and places he's been while on the Deheaven. I've been searching for information about the USS Deheaven since I was 15 years old and now I've finally found something. As for my dad, after receiving the purple heart he retired from the Navy, married my mother and they moved to Brooklyn NY. He retired from Madsion Bakery in 1965 after building a successful Real Estate investors business where he owned 6 big apartment building. My father passed away Dec 8, 1986. Thank you for building this site I was able to finally put everything he said about the USS Deheaven together I was on the DeHaven from 1951-1955 as a gunner's mate 3/c USS DE HAVEN 1958-59 I am the granddaughter of Elemer Glenn DeHaven and my Dad was Howard Glenn DeHaven. They have both passed away, grandpa in 1964 and my Dad in 1993. I am interested in my familly's history, know some of it, Hi,
I am looking for anyone that knew Frank C. Felter, Jr. He was on the Dehaven January 29-February 3 in the Solomon Islands. I understand that the ship was sunk by Japanese dive bombers February 1st. First chapter of Military Order of the Purple Heart was established in Albany, New York. the group named the chapter in honor of Frank C. Felter U.S.N. He married and I believe there was a daughter born. Uncle Frank Lived in East Greenbush(?) New York. Uncle Frank had two sisters, Mary Emily Felter Heeder, (my Mother) and Ruth Alice Felter Dunton, Aunt Ruth is still alive and lives in Cannaan, New York. Howdy, this is Cliff Haviland...3rd. class quartermaster during '44 and '45...feel free to drop me a line and say hello! My Uncle Cato Hans Swalling was killed on the first De Haven by Japanese dive bombers.Thank you so much for designing this site. It is a great legacy that my son and his may view to share the great story of our nations veterans and the huge sacrafice. If anyone knew Cato, please e-mail alswalling@juno.com. Just wanted to say hi! I see that Willy and Wessal are still around. It was great back in 1966 thru 1968. My father was on the DeHaven in the sixties. I'm currently seeking three of his buddies, Tom Coates, Jay Tiffen and Pete Peterson. If you can help me contact them please email at ougot1to@yahoo.com Please put Navy buddies in the subject. Hi Scott, I sure enjoy being able to keep in touch with what is going on with ever one thru the web page. You do a wonderful "JOB". Keep up the good work. Served aboard DeHaven 65-66 in westpac was on board the DEHAVEN MAR 1957 TO NOV 1958 I was in the "Sittin Ducks" from 1947-1951, I wonder if anybody remembers me.I was torpedo man My father served aboard the USS DeHaven 1942-1944. His name was William(Bill) Dale Saums. I dont know if he had any nicknames while he was in, and I am not sure of his rank (possibly E4),and served as a cook. Im filling out this guestbook just to let anyone who may be looking for old shipmates that knew him to know that after the war, he ran his own business in Findlay, Ohio for many years,and passed on in the early 1970's.
God Bless our sailors and soldiers as they answer the call yet again, and God Bless America. Just reading a copy of DE HAVEN NEWS FOR 15 August 1945 and recalling cutting the 3" headlines WAR ENDS, and printing the paper about 0300 after getting off watch. Of the 44 crew members quoted in that paper, only 3 are listed in our current roster - an indication of our mortality.
Quote from the C. O.: ''THANK GOD THAT'S OVER. THIS IS THE DAY I'VE BEEN LIVING FOR SINCE 7 DECEMBER 1942." Greetings from the USS Blue July 1950 - March 1954 USS Alfred A. Cunningham, DD752 [First Division, Operations Division, Engineering Division, Log Room Yeoman I am the son of Philip Beilock, who served on the DeHaven from its commissioning until its return to San Francisco afer WWII. Served on ship from 1957-1960 I have not been on this great site for quit a while. I served on the De Haven from 1968/72. My new email is Mikeforbes@ellijay.com On board 1968 as a QM2 I am seeking assistance in researching a story about Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class EDWARD PUTNAM PRICE, USNR, a World War II sailor who I believe served aboard the (second) destroyer U.S.S. DeHaven (DD-727) during 1945.
Price was awarded the NAVY and MARINE CORPS MEDAL for heroism in rescuing Ensign PAUL COCHRAN, USNR in the Pacific on 12 February 1945. Cochran was an aviator who was forced to parachute from his aircraft, landed in the water and was covered by the parachute canopy. Pharmacist’s Mate PRICE saw him in distress, dived into the open sea from the destroyer’s forecastle, swam out to him and held COCHRAN up against the weight of the sinking parachute until additional assistance could be given from the ship.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew Price, witnessed his act of heroism, has a memory of him, knows what became of him, and/or has a photograph of Ed Price that they would be willing to share.
Thanks,
Bill Brown
Lompoc, CA Looking for information on family, and found this page,very intersting as is all the information that I am finding about the DeHaven family and the ship that carries its name. POINT OF INTEREST... Last month took a tour of the USS Turner Joy in Bremerton WA. It brought memories of our ship. There is a model of the 727 on site as you enter the Gift Shop. I recommend the tour. Law Risken, SO3..54-56 My father and uncle, Douglas Alldredge and Danny Alldredge, both served on the DeHaven from 1968 to 1970 as gunnersmates. My father, Douglas, passed away last year, but if anyone has any pictures or stories they would like to share please email me. Hello, my Grandfather, Ralph Cioffi, served on the first DeHaven (DD-469). I am sorry to say he passed away yesterday at the age of 84. Unfortunately none of us knew this organization existed until we looked tonight. I know he was proud of his ship and what he did for our country. I would greatly appreciate if anyone who knew my grandfather from the ship could contact me via email. I, and my family, would love to hear some stories about him. PJCioffi@adelphia.net . Thank you very much. I will post a picture as soon as I can. Plank owner - to Jan. '46, FCt3 My uncle John Burnette Salmon served as a 20 MM gunner on the De Haven at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and the Battle of Tokyo Bay. I am wondering if anyone may have known him and could share any stories. Uncle John passed away May 11, 2005. He was 90. Thank you for your response. ... Paul B. Salmon, Burke, Virginia. You have a wonderful webpage! Thank you for making it available. I didn't serve on the USS DeHaven, but served instead aboard the USS Spangler DE-696 and USS Prarie AD-15. This was in the 1954-1958 years. Your photo section brings back some great memories! I was a Gunner's Mate aboard During 1967. Worked for " Budda " and " Bulldog " on the after gun mount. I served on the De Haven from late 1945 to August 1946. I worked in the supply office as a Storekeeper Strike. My boss was Lt.(JG) R.E.Withrow. The other mate in the supply office was named Fagin. I can't remember all of my buddies but I remember Billy Meeks, ships barber, and Albert Yee. I was a pitcher on the De Haven baseball team, and I remember the ball fields at Tsingtao and Shanghai. I would be happy to hear from anyone that served with. My uncle, Arthur Coughlin, served aboard the first DeHaven and was aboard when she was sunk off Guadalcanal. My mother, at 81, would like any photograph pertaining to her brother and his time aboard. If you have any that can be copied, please send to the above email address. Thank You. GREAT SIGHT! ANY BT'S REG CREW FROM 70-72 WOULD BE GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU. DENNIS SZABO, DAVE CESSNA, ETC. WE ALL HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME ON BOARD.I WAS BT3 AND CAME TO THE DEHAVEN FROM USS OKLAHOMA CITY IN WEST PAC. SERVED ABOARD HER FOR 3 YEARS THEN TRANSFERED TO DEHAVEN RESERVE SHIP AS REG CREW. I WAS ON BOARD THE DE HAVEN FROM 1969 T0 1972. I WAS YOUR DK. I DID NOT WITNESS THE INCIDENT IN VIETNAM, BUT I HEARD ABOT IT. I COUKD HAVE BEEN PREPARING FOR PAYDAY. I was stationed aboard the USS Mansfield DD-728 during 68-70. Former SM2. Have lots of memories of DesRon 9 ships and some pictures of DD-727. Check out my photos on Mansfield's website. Milt Stephens SM1, USNR-Ret. I was aboard the USS Dehaven from late 1968 through February 1970. I was a signalman. I was witness to an event in which our ship mistakenly bombarded some civilians on a beach. Do you recall this event? My grandfather PD Wertz served aboard the DeHaven c. 60's -70's. If anyone remembers him and would like to share stories or memories they have of him please Email me. I am looking for John D. Summa or Lowell R. Norbom or anyone who remembers the incident of the broken pallet while loading ammo just prior to the Hong Kong R&R break. I was the one who was hit on the head and knocked down when the pallet broke. Thanks for you help. Ron Pettey (misspelled 'Petty' in book). My lovely wife just found this web site today and told me about it. I served aboard DeHaven '68-'72 (SM3) with Bob Tesmer, Briggs. It's really nice to read some shipmates names. My best to you all BT3 from 1948-1952 Fellow DeHavenites,
I served aboard the DeHaven in 1971. Several Members of my Reserve Unit from St. Joseph, Missouri spent 14 days aboard DeHaven. We had an interesting Acdutra as when went went out for a few days its was fun going back to sea again.
The fun really began when we pulled back into the Mole Pier and took out about 15 piling and when we swung the stern towards the pier we clipped the Bainbridge in the stern and knocked the "B" off the name. We also knocked DeHaven's flag pole into the bay..
The next day we were listing to Port taking on water, a DC plug blew out in the Blue Print and Chart Locker and it was almost 12 hours before anyone took notice. The Long Beach was on the other side of the pier, they went to GQ becaue of us and the marines secured the pier and all the gang planks of all the surrounding ships. Needless to say, what a fun Acdutra. And the CO of the DeHaven at the point was removed from the ship and imediately transferred to the ship yards.
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Terry Was on the ship from 1967 to 1971. I was an MR3; the machine shop and electricians were in same compartment. It was an interesting time. would love to hear from any shipmates that were on her from 1966 thru 1969. I've been looking for James Bryant for years. If anyone knows anything about him or his wherebouts please e-mail me. Just wanted to change my email address and add anyone on board 63 to 66 give me a shout
tim McNICHOL BM3 I just found the web site after reading the 23 Feb 2004 newsletter. I served as Supply Officer from June 1962 to July 1964. I have fond memories of our Westpac ops and our crew. Then Ensign Roy Wallace was our resident Naval historian and I am delighted to see him continueing as a De Haven historian today. I still see our first skipper then Cdr J. W. Montgomery now RADM retired. He was and remains John Paul Jones for me. I expected to serve three years and get out, but stayed 35 years largely because of my first tour in DeHaven. There were numerous highlights from family life in Yokosuka, Taiwan patrol, winning the Battle E in 1962, chasing the Russian sub with a casreped sonar and Father Jac La Boone on the bridge in Oct 1962, 30 days as station ship Hong Kong in 1963, Kennedy assaination while we were at sea in Nov 1963, several trips to Subic and Vietnam for the coups, Australia in May 1964 where we played basketball against a local all star team outdoor! s, under the lights with local radio and newspaper coverage, Port Mosrsby, Tonkin Gulf in June 1964 relieved by the Maddox and Turner Joy and coming home to Long Beach in July 1964. Thanks for the memories. I'm the son of Robert(Bob)W. Newquist
who served on the DeHaven during World War II. He was an electrician aboard the ship during the war. I would be interested in anyone who may still have memory of my father. Father passed away in 1990. Would love to hear from any shipmates that were on her from 1966 thru 1969. I've been looking for James Bryant for years. If anyone knows anything about him or his wherebouts please e-mail me. My first ship was MANSFIELD (DD-728) so I have a soft spot in my heart for SUMNER class ships. I'm a life member of Tin Can Sailors Association. Good luck to you all, -JJ To Sam DiTullo: Joe was my ex father in law. He was a great guy. Joe spent his last 10 years in MD with his son Ed. He has a son Joe in CA and a son Don in CT. Maybe I can help you locate one of them. Just another enjoyable nostalgia trip.
I need to come home once in a while....... 54-56, Em3 when released from active duty I was a Storekeeper during my years on the DeHaven - late 1945 until Nov. l949. My nick name was "Abby, the Gip joint operator. (Anything for a laugh). I have some pictures of Yokosuka taken 1946-47. Someday soon I will gather them up & send them to Scott & he can scan them & send them out to those interested. I upgraded & bought a new H/P printer, copier & scanner. I've got the printing & copying down but have not yet mastered the scanner. My stepfather Edward Majerski, served as a gunner's mate on one of the 5"-38's from the time of it's comissioning until it's return to San Francisco in 1945. Eddie passed away from complications due to diabetes in October 1993 but I would appreciate hearing from anyone who served with Ed during WWII With One year in 1st div I loaded hundreds of mount 51 projectiles and powder canisters plus another 3 years in OI Div. with CIC watches while underway. From 60 to 64 we logged 2 Med cruises, a Baltic Sea, 3 Caribbean training and dousens of ports-of-call, I got to know the heart of my Sumner Class tin can, the Barton DD722. I went from boyhood to manhood on her. Like a long lost friend, that old gal is still in my blood - and always will be. pm Would like to hear from shipmates onboard between 57 thru 59 during operation hardtack. served on board '53-'55 served aboard Dehaven 58=9-60 till it went to hunters point for fram. Was sn on bridge-qm. westpac 59 glad to here from any shipmates jt Plank owner - to 1946 - FCt3 I am really wanting to find anyone that served on the Dehaven in the early 50's during the Korean War. My dad served proudly on her. I would love to talk to anyone that served at that time. He was stationed in Newport, RI. Please email me at kicker48@cableone.net.. GOD BLESS ALL THAT SERVE TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY! A proud NAVY BRAT! my father has just passed away 02-05 but proudly served on the DeHaven during WW2...... Sadly, I'm writing to let you know of the passing of my father, Jim Clifford, on Wednesday, February 23. My Dad served on the De Haven in WWII as Gunner's Mate, 3rd class. He loved the De Haven and enjoyed meeting many of you at numerous reunions.
His wake will be this Saturday and Sunday at the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown, NY. The funeral mass will be Monday at 10:30 at St. Patrick's R.C.C. in Smithtown. He will be buried at Calverton National Cemetery.
Please keep Jim Clifford in your prayers.
Sincerly,
Patrick Clifford So glad to find the site and infromation that it holds. My uncle, Cletus K. Blackwell was aboard, and one of the many lost. I served on DeHaven,in aft eng.room from 61 to 63 would like to email former shipmates or other tin can sailors I served aboard the DeHaven 71-73. She was in the reserve fleet at the time and had just come back from her last West Pac. I was discharged just before she was decommissioned. usnavy vet 67-71,my grandmother was a dehaven This is a very interesting site.
Did anyone know John bates, a surgeon on 469? Any stories about him? SERVED A BOARD 727 1960-1962 TM3. ANYONE REMEMBER THE NAME PLEASE DROP A LINE John H Bates who died on the first deHaven was my uncle, George Bates' brother. You mention in your records that you had no reord of where John was from. He was from Warren, CT and was surgeon on the deHaven. He was presumed to be in the wardroom at the time of the bombing. He got his medical degree at Yale and interned at McGill in Montreal. Let me know if you need further information. My Aunt Janet (George's wife) is still living in Warren. Served on the DeHaven June 61-Dec. 63. Wish everyone a happy and healthy New year. If you were on board at that time would like to hear from you I would like to say Happy New Year to all those who served on the De Haven and to all those who served or are serving our country. Best Wishes from "Animal" 1st. div. '65-67. Just like to say hi to all the guys that served during the 66-68 cruise. If anyone knows how to get ahold of Bob Lee aka Robert E. Lee (Yeoman) I sure would appreciate it!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Hi, Skip! Pat O'Dell STG3 <teacherman201@yahoo.com> Served aboard from Oct.1961 to April 1964 I was on board USS De Haven Mar 63 to Jan 65. Would like to hear from anybody aboard from that era. I work in 1st Division (Deck). I remember our trip across the Equator in 1964 to the east coast towns of Australia and then our long voyage to Long Beach Ca. I retired from Navy in 1987 with 24 years service and now live near
Memphis TN. It was great to hear from Eric Semones who was onboard then.
Cheers. just checking in hope all is well for all
anyone on board from 62 to66 give me shout
TIM My brother Joseph DiTullo was on this ship. I wanted to find out information about him. He died a few years ago. I was on dehaven from 65-68. Worked the aft deck & paint locker. I still have quit a few pictures from that time, mostly color slides. 1966-1967 Hi-
My dad served on the 469 until its destruction in 1943. Growing up he never talked about his "war" experience. However, for the past ten years or so he has not only recounted his experience to all of us, many times, he has become very interested in any and all information about other survivors of the 469. Since my dad does not have a computer I would apprectiate any information emailed to me.
My dad's name is Max Brownstein and lives in NYC. I agree with the others, this is a great site.
Thanks so much. I can't wait to share this with my dad.
Beth Brownstein Hi guys Ellis Bell and Ed Gormican got a note from T G LaGrone I served onboard from 1972 till she was decommissioned. I served on board from 1966 to 1967, when I was transferred to Chu Lai ,Vietanm Served onboard from 02/62 till 03/65 Was aboard the DeHaven from October 1953 to February 1955. Was a Radioman 3rd Class. Enjoyed my tenure of duty, if anyone can say they enjoyed serving. I am proud of the DeHaven and all the ship mates whom I made friends with during my tour. Was aboard from October 1953 to February 1955. Would enjoy hearing from some of my friends. Aboard 3-47 thru 12-50. She was a very good ship and the crew wae second to none. i was a storekeeper in 727 from jan 65 to dec 65 when i went back to nam in i corps. i'm looking for anybody who was aboard during the deployment to nam in 65. does anyone know where frank n. brashears, rm2 is? if so remind him of me and give him my e mail address i have a couple of pictures of him in hongkong. Just stoped by to wish every one who served on the DeHaven a Merry Xmas and a Happy and safe New Year. Rodger T. Auld , BM-3, 1965-1967, 1st. Division Stephen A Crown steve.crown@juno.com My Father, George H. Welbourn was on the U.S.S. DeHaven.
Though Dad has passed on, Mom lives in the Pacific North West. Looking for anyone that served on the DeHaven 1955/56. Would like to hear from you or any news about anyone that served during that time. JUST CHECKING IN My name is CJ I used to help Dan & Mary Wisner with the reunions. I am sorry to hear about Dans passing and send my sympathies. But I have lost track of Mary Wisner, and would like to get in touch with her. If you know of her where abouts, please send her my e-mail address Hopaholigirl@yahoo.com I would appreciate it. Thank you CJ I was on the ship from 5-69 to 5-72. great info. Served 1960-1961 I served aboard USS DeHaven (NHVF) as RM3 from October 1964 thru May 1966.Happy to have found this web site and to see familiar names like JPR and Semones.
C U L Roche I served on the USS DeHaven from mid 1963 until mid to late 1965, when the ship was homeported in Yokuska, Japan. I was a RM2. Logging in to correct previous Email address error. Would surely like to hear from Jerry Smith, SO2 who served on the DeHaven with me in the '52 to '53 time frame. I stood up for him when he married Sheila Smith in '53 or '54 as I recall. I was and ET3 assigned to the DeHaven during 1952-1953 Signing in for my late father, Kenneth R Campbell, who served on the DeHaven during WWII. Hoping to find out more! Your list of lost shipmates from DD-469 includes William R. Chappell. The listing shows no record for home state. The American Battlefield Monument Commission lists his home state as Ohio. He was a survivor of USS Arizona (BB-39) at Pearl Harbor on 7 Dec 41.
Jim Doran
National Service Director
AMVETS National Headquarters I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT ABOUT DON ALLEN AND WHERE HE IS? MAYBE JIM OR MIKE COULD TELL ME, I WAS ABOARD THE DEHAVEN WHEN THE BROTHERS CAME ON. DON AND I WHERE GOOD BUDDIES. HERE IS MY PHONE NO. 1-417=335=4896 I REALLY LIKE READING ABOUT OUR SHIP, I ONLY WISH I HAD A CAMERA TO TAKE SOME PICTURES WHEN I WAS ABOARD. I WAS IN THE 1ST AND 2ND DIV'S WHEN I SERVED. i am dave hardester s son-in-law. would like to hear from some of his shipmates. I heard the DeHaven mentioned many times growing up. My late father, James Tidwell, Jr., served aboard the DD 729, Lyman K. Swenson, during WW II. So he saw much of the Mansfield, Collett, Swenson and DeHaven................... I SERVED ONBOARD THE DEHAVEN FROM 1963-66 LTJG BRUCE COOK
WAS THE COMM OFF AND ARTHUR HIGGS WAS THE CHIEF IN CHARGE OF
RADIO CENTRAL.SHE WAS A GREAT SHIP.WHEN DISCHARGED I DID WHAT I ALWAYS WANTED TO DO, MAKE ANIMATED CARTOONS. SO MY FIRST JOB WAS WITH HANNA-BARBERA OF THE FLINTSTONES FAME. I'VE BEEN DOING JUST THAT SINCE THEN. IF ANYBODY REMEMBERS OUR SHIPS CRUISE BOOK FROM OUR 1963 DOWN UNDER VENTURE ESPECIALLY CROSSING THE EQUATOR. Just dropped bck in to try to submit another membership application. Hope this work this time. To answer a few questions I had on my email: I served from August 1965 to about May 1967 in first division Boatswainmates under BM2 Grehalva and BM3 Lopez. I worked mainly the forecastle, well actually midships forward, main deck. I have a few photograpghs of the crew and parts of the ship and as soon as I can figure out how to send them with the notations attached I will. Unfortunately I am not that great with computers, so please bear with me. P.S. Thanks for the email. We currently have 2 Fletcher Class Destroyer models 16ft long and are radio controlled. Your web site is Class(A). It was a pleasure to vieww it. Thank You. We are not trying to sell you anything. This is simply an
invitation for U. S. Navy veterans and friends to visit us at:
http://www.kitchentablegang.org
Thanks,
Charlie Taliaferro
THE KITCHEN TABLE GANG TRUST I just dropped back in to say that I filled out an application for the DeHaven Sailors Association. I am some what computer new comer because it took me nearly 2 hours to finally hit the right web site, I could not remember what I did to find the web sit the first time. I guess you could call it a SENIOR moment. I have it written down now. I would like to here from some of the guys I served with. I just dropped back in to say that I filled out an application for the DeHaven Sailors Association. I am some what computer new comer because it took me nearly 2 hours to finally hit the right web site, I could not remember what I did to find the web sit the first time. I guess you could call it a SENIOR moment. I have it written down now. I would like to here from some of the guys I served with. Anyone interested in a ride to Salt Lake from Vegas? for the reunion I served aboard the DeHaven from August 1965 to about April 1967. I always wondered what happened to the old tin can, since I stumbled across this web site I now know. I was thrilled to find this site. The DeHaven was before my sons and husband were in the Navy but I do have a name connection. I attempted to buy a ship's cap on EBay and was so disappointed when it went over $40.00. Now I can buy my own, although truthfully I would rather have had a cap that one of the DeHaven crew wore. I am looking for Radarman Ed Corlett- I have a picture of he & myself kicking a football 1954-Melbourn Australia Where you at ED. My uncle,Lt. Robert W. James was aboard the Dehaven in 1954. I regret to report that we lost him on April 17, 2000. He is missed by friends, family and crew. etr dash 1969 Checking in. Am still enjoying the site.Well done to all involved. Nick Doulas,469 survivor. This is a correction to my previous entry to correct the E-Mail address it is candace_ed@msn.com I can remember a lot of the men aboard in the radio shack weinberg, monzert, t g lagrone and of course brittany spears grandfather. I was stationed onboard as a BT when DeHaven fired Her last 6 gun salvo. Lost my piture of that and would like to find a copy.
When we gave Her to South Korea I crossed decked onto Higbee, where I seved for about 5 years. Ended up making the Navy a 24 year career. My best to all you shipmates.
John Foster Was on board Nov 1970 to JULY 1971 I LEFT THE SHIP BEFORE I GOT THE '70-'71 CRUISE BOOK. IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS ONE THEY WANT TO SELL OR IF THEY KNOW WHERE I CAN OBTAIN ONE PLEASE LET ME KNOW. OR IF THEY TRUST ME TO RETURN IT, I WOULD LIKE TO BORROW IT TO LOOK THRU IT. This is good to know. My Dad "Lewis Frank Watson" was a flagman on the USS DeHaven 727 from 1947 to 1951. I'm tring to find any contacts from this ship for him. Please email me information that I can give him so that he can be in touch with his ship mates. I also need to contact HMC Ford who served during '65-'67. Does anyone know the whereabouts of MMC Rowe who served during the '65-'67 era? Please contact me at my e-mail. Ed Gormican, what is your correct email address? I served aboard from 1956-1957 after having served two years aboard the USS BRYCE CANYOU AD-36 Looking for info on 1966 visit to Danang. OOPS - my memory sorta failed me. I suppose that is normal at my age because I was at the VA the other day and my doctor told me that a three signs of "old age" first your memory goes and I cannot remember the other two. Anyway, the DeHaven was my home ship in 1953 and I rotated ships in the division working with officer's service records. I served on the Eversole 789, Twining 540, Higbee DDR806 along with the Collett, Swenson and Mansfield. Thanks for a great web site. I mentioned yesterday that LC Koch was the CO. I believe it was CDR Gano CO and LCDR Koch was the XO. Served aboard the DeHaven in the Korean Conflict. Worked in the ship's office and CO was LCDR Koch Looking for Robert D. Van Epps. Was aboard in 1958, BT2. Looking for Phillip H Barnes in new york. Richardson or Allison that served USS De Haven 54 - 57 Fire Control Tech's - You guys around any more.???? Looking for Tonguen Gains Lagrone was comm officer 1958 my father howard singletary jr was on the 727&797 from 1954-1959.im not sure which years were on which ship.can anyone tell me what he did in the after fire room?and the foreward fire room?and what bt-3&BTFN MEANS?i have found many pictures but the are all of the time on the 797.he passed away in 2000,i would be so entirely grateful to here from anyone that can share some details with me. thanks for your time. corina singletary My name is Dell Stephens - served on board from 63-65. Was in ship's services. You might remember me as the ship's Barber. I started out on the deck force with Walters. Looking for info about Yeoman Jerry Webster from Sioux Falls, SD. Whatever became of Capt. Delaney and Gunner Newland? Interested in finding out all I can about the USS DeHaven, as my boyfriend's father served on this navy destroyer. Any further information you can provide would be most appreciated! Browsing for now, will be back!!! Was just looking,I'm old Tin Canner USS Buck DD761 and the
USS Walker DD517 1961 1965 Good Luck Served on DeHaven during 1962.
Deck force - then Torpedo gang JUST VISTING SERVED ON THE BARTON JOHN R PIERCE AND THE CONE Was great to see George Hofius sign on board. George I remember that green sportscar of yours in Yokosuka. Do not remember the model but it was fun to travel around Japan in I remember that. My father (Wes Evensen) was on the DeHaven DD727 from 44-45. Thank you for all you gave and God Bless America. ETN2 Served from 1966-1968. Many memories, Operation Sea Dragon, Yankee Station, riding out the typhoon in 67, Yokosuka, and of course Subic and Grande Island. just checking in Been a while since last visiting website. I'm presently (TAD) in Chicago, IL on a longterm job assignement (out of Bay Area in CA). It's great to read messages from so many DeHaven shipmates. As a Plank Owner of the USS Samuel N. Moore DD-747,
I am writing a complete personalized history of the "Ramming Sammy"
Which is including personal experiences and photos of the crew
From Commissioning June 24,1944 to Decommissioning December 10, 1969 Looking for shipmates God Bless America Devan Haag <haag_devan80@hotmail.com> Just dropped in to check the recent scuttlebutt. The above email is my daughters, so any emails can be received by her and I will receive them as well. The web page has brought back alot memories and it has been put together very well. Onboard 1953-1956
Electronics Officer hi, my compliments for your nice website...best regards my grandparents were De Haven's. I was onboard from Aug,'72 until decommissioning. Served as OPS until about Aug '73. Became XO until she was decommissioned. I have a group picture of all of the active and reserve officers of the crew taken in summer of '73. Aboard De Haven 1965-1968. RD 2 at separation. 1977 com. in US AFR as flight nurse. Exit 1992 as 03. Now serving as member of US Coast Guard Aux. Hope you let me know of next reunion. Salutations to all of you and GOOD HUNTING. GEORGE John H Scott,STC,RET ... Served in DeHaven from 6 Aug 1970 to 20 July 1971. Piped over the side at 0900. Permanently retired 1 July, 1981. Updating email address. On board 58-61 worked in Fwd Fireroom went to BT2 from FA. Be glad to hear from any from that time that remembers me. Retired BTC USNR in 79 after 12 active and 10 reserve. Would like to contact anyone who served on USS Dehaven during the years of 1967 to 1970. Look forward to hearing from you guys.
Richard Waller Haven't visited for a while , just checking My father, Oscar B. Lundgren, was Captain of the DeHaven when she was one of the "Sitting Ducks" at Inchon Harbor. Would like to hear from anyone on the ship at that time. The old man was actually pretty shy when it came to talking about his own heroics. I'd like to hear some comments as to what kind of skipper he was. Thanks
John Lundgren 49 to 51 left ship in Sasebo For San Diego discharge hi...greets fron the cold germany ;-) Thanks for the call today Sam, regarding the 469 cap. I appreciate the offer.
Regards to all DeHaven shipmates, especially the crew of the 469, of which I am also a survivor.
A special "hug" to Mary Wisner, whom I met at a get together in Everett, Wa. a few years ago, and I received a
hug from her.
Fair winds to all.
Nick Doulas- "469". Servered aboard '45'46. Would be happy to hear from anyone aboard at that time. I was on the DeHaven when it was decommisioned in Dec, 1973 and given/sold to
South Korean navy. We were homeported out of Long Beach, Ca. Most of the
crew was TAD from the USS Higbee for the prep and decomissioning of the
DeHaven. I have the pamphlets about the ceremonies from the decommisioning
ceremonies. I entered a msg back in March '01 and I have a new email address now.
It's great reading and hearing from former crew members. See ya at the next reunion.
Marty STG3 @ the time... Hello from a fellow DeHaven history buff! IM TRYING TO CONTACT ANYONE WHO KNEW MY UNCLE,HE WAS ON THE DEHAVEN 727 WWII.HIS NAME WAS FRANK SUPINSKI THEY CALLED HIM "SKI".THE SHIP WAS SUNK AND HE WAS IN THE WATER FOR AWHILE,I BELIEVE HE WAS PICKED UP BY THE MISSOURI,ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOW HIM PLEASE CONTACT ME,THANKS ALL AND GOD BLESS ALL OUR BRAVE FIGHTING MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED FORCES. Served on the DeHaven 1958-1959 I was in the first division. Also would like to hear from Joe Garcia, he was in the third division. We were friends from boot camp and Pearl City Inactive Service Craft Facility.
Frank Bolefahr Aboard from 1961-1964 Radarman I was on the U.S.S. DeHaven from 1960 to 1962. I would hearing from anyone from this years. I would like to hear from Daniel Reilly Richard Laprisosa Harry Savas and others from those years. Served in DeHaven from October 1962 to February 1966; fleeted up from DCA, through MPA, to Chief Engineer. SAW YOUR SHIP MANY TIMES DISTINTIVE TO ME BECAUSE OUR BOW# WAS 747 GOOD BALLANCE I ALWAYS THOUGHT 1960-1964 SAMUEL N. MOORE DD747 SAW YOUR SHIP MANY TIMES DISTINTIVE TO ME BECAUSE OUR BOW# WAS 747 GOOD BALLANCE I ALWAYS THOUGHT 1960-1964 SAMUEL N. MOORE DD747 I am trying to contact Robert Kirkland who served aboard the
USS DeHaven in 1958. Kirk please correct your email address. Just got my ships hat today. Having it makes me fill like part of my Fathers past. Thanks so much for the memories.
"Son of A Sailor" Very helpful site. I would very much like to contact WW2 veterans to help in the making of a History Channel documentary about Fletcher class destroyers. If it would be possible to post a request on the site that would be most helpful. Many thanks
David Caldwell-Evans
Flashback TV
11 Bowling Green Lane
London
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+207 490 8996
+207 490 5610 fax I just wanted to say thank you for this web site i feel that I may learn more of what my grandfather was talking about when he served in World War TWO, I have his papers from that era and I will cherish them for a very long time and so will my children , and their children some day. They will hold onto a part of history, forever. This website is so important and i commend you on a job well done. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!! The photos Lt. Anderson provided really brought back memories. I was aboard fron '65-'67 as well. I was in M Div. assigned to the evaps in main control. This site has really been a blessing. Thanks Scott, and all who contribute to its success.
. My son, Brandon DeHaven, who has been in the navy for just a little over one year was just assigned to the USS Stump a Navy Destroyer.
Stumbled upon this sight and found it ironic that there was a Destroyer named DeHaven in the past.
Don't know if the name sake of the Destroyer was a distant relative. My Grandfather served on this ship during the carrier task group strikes to neutralize Japanese air fields in the philippines from Nov. 6-14 1944 and Dec. 11-23 1944. I wasn't aware of the USS DeHaven, my great great great grandfather, named Edward DeHaven came to Kentucky from Pennsylvania after serving in the Revolutionary War, he had some brothers that were in business and remained in Pennsylvania, so Edwin might be related. Our daughter found this site. She knew her dad and I would want to chek into the information. I was just looking to see if anyone remembers a guy by the name of rudy chavez. he served on the ship in the mid 60s'. I think he was a ships barber. He died in 79 I believe. he was a good friend of mine and I just wanted to know if anyone remembered him as he was a nice guy. Was attached to the 728 '55-'59 and had some good friends that were attached to the 727 and often wonder whazzz up with them. H.G. (Skeets) Herring, J.W. Renfro. all RD's. If anyone is in contact with them, send along my e-mail to them.
Thanks,
Milton aboard 1956 to 1958 Looking for Rm3 Ellis Bell, and com officer Ltjr Tongune Gains Lagrone, Looking for there e mail address I transfered to the De Haven in the Leyte Gulf
and served aboard her until we returned to the States in October 1945.I am a Pearl Harbor Survivor and With you guys witnessed the signing the peace treaty in Tokyo bay sept. 2,1945. "ALOHA" ,Brad Served on board 58-59 for one WESPAC cruse. Transfered to Uss Turner Joy DD951 prior to FRAM conversion. I served as the Supply Officer for DD727 from Jan 1968 until November 1969.
I'd love to hear from contemporary shipmates. Change of e-mail address from acfire@aol.com to acfire@charter.net. What a site, I really enjoy the visit. Great work Scott.
M Snyder RD2 66-69 I would like to thank all the DeHaven shipmates who sent Christmas cards to members of my unit. It was especially nice to be remembered during this holiday season of uncertainty. Thank you again from the "Tip of the Spear".
LCDR Law L. Risken, Jr.
COMLOGFORNAVENT/CTF 53
Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Excellent web site. I am interested in hearing from anyone who served in the after engineroom from 1965 to 1967. Happy new year to everyone. Served 1961-1962 as M,B & Aux. Officer was on maddox 731 -charles-p cecil 835 &uss vogelesang 862 i was a amphibious ship in 1943 lci(g)404 battle in pacific island peleliu invasion Just wanted to update my e-mail address. You can delete wl_evans@msn.com from your current mailing list. Thank you Was aboard from 1951 to 1953. Captain Kunz was our very able skipper.
Burgo was the exec. Grandson-in-Law of William Brioullette, This is a very nice site. I was online to look for photos of the DeHaven for my Grandfather. I was very impressed with the amount of news and information on your site.
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Williamson Group Architects
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Bryan, Texas 77803
kloraas@wilgrp.net I was on the Dehaven from 1958 to 1960 Hello To All, I just wanted to take a minute and say Thanks to each of you for who you are, and the service you provided to our country. I know that I met MANY of you at the San Antonio reunion, and greatly enjoyed myself. I thank you also for meaning so much to my dad, Carl "Dick" Leffel, Snipe727. I can't explain how much the association meant to him. In his memory, I WISH EACH OF YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON. Sincerely, Clemetine (daughter of a SAILOR!) I want to wish every one a very Happy Thanksgiving. There is still no snow here where I live in Alaska, usually it is here by the first week of October.
Johnny Miller I am just a friend of Charlie West We came upon this site while searching for information on the USS Saratoga OOOPS...Made a mistake in my log entry yesterday [11/22]. If you want to join me in sending a card to a Sailor in the Gulf you do need to add 1st class postage. I think a lonely Sailor would appreciate a Christmas Greeting given what he/she may be facing in the near future. If you have not received the address, please let me know.
Law Risken 54-56 Is there interest in joining me in sending Christmas Cards to Sailors serving in the Gulf? My son who is stationed with the 5th Fleet in Bahrain thinks He can get permission from the CO. If approved and there is interest, you can send cards to the unit not an individual and cards would be shared. No stamp required.I thought we could make this a project this Christmas. Please let me know if you would be interested.
Law Risken..SO3 54-56 i served aboard 70-71 ships store looking for old shipmates dempsy ornendorf, george puskar or anyone else My Grandpa served on USS DeHaven 727 in 1944. I recently found a sketch of his ship which I had restored for my father. That led me here, and
I'm glad it did. My Grandpa served on USS DeHaven 727 in 1944. My father recently found a sketch of the Dehaven w/ ribbons and stars indicating the number of planes and ships the DeHaven destroyed. It was quite tattered but was able to be restored. I am sorry to say my Grandfather passed away 24 years ago, I was 12. I wish I had known more about the time my grandpa served this great country, but i was too young then. I was very pleased to find this site. I must confess I was hoping to find someone who had served with him who could maybe give me some insight. His name was Albert J. Schaub. I know my chances
aren't good, but i'm glad i came here anyway.
god bless, and thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you veterans. my dad served on U.S.S. dehaven 1948-1952 Thank you for your support of my dad (Ron), he talked about the USS DeHaven alot and the fellow shipmates he had. again thank you for your support. I've recently gotten very interested in Naval History, and have decided to make a CD/scrapbook of my dad who served in the Korean War between the years of 50-55. He was stationed in Newport, Rhode Island where I was born in 1955. I know he served on the USS DeHaven and the USS Mansfield. I'm just trying to find out any information on any of the buddies he may have served with. I know that he was in Pearl Harbor Oct.15, 1952. My dad's name is James Loeffert, born and raised in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. If anyone has any info that would be great! Thanks I can be emailed at kickerheart@cableone.net I am one of the few remaining DeHaven's in the family from philly. I'm glad to see that even after doing our part in the revolution we came back to be just as hard in WWII, and even now with myself in the war on terrorism. Keep up the good work guys!! Want to say hello to my shipmates on the DeHaven ,JACK PARTAIN I never knew there was a USS DeHaven! I just stumbled across this site and enjoyed reading the messages from the past two years. I served aboard DeHaven June, 1964 - June, 1967. Long Beach - West Pac - Hunters Point - Long Beach - Yokosuka. Lots of Viet Nam: 24,000+ five inch rounds fired when I departed mid-'67, the most in the Navy at that time, and surely many more thereafter. 1st/2nd Div. officer, ASW officer, OOD, Navigator. Even flew DASH a little. Wonderful memories of extraordinary people and service, outstanding effort and quality. Would not trade those 3 years for anything. Great Web site Sailed on her from 1963 till 1965 transfer at sea to DD717 USS Chandler. Remember Walters BM2 Had a great Captain in CMDR Delaney Just checking in.Maybe one day I'll get to a reunion.Tried to put my dad's name on the memorial page. Didn't work. Help me out Scott.Still looking for sailors who remember my Dad. John F. Floyd. He was on board from '52 to '55. keep up the good work Scott Looking for ideas and information to put on the forthcoming plaque to be placed on the wall of the "Peace Garden" at the Nimitz Naval Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. Please contact me with your ideas and information. To Sir
I am very happy to meet again crew of De Haven & Incheon.
I had dedicated in ROK Navy with her 1984 to 1985.(When she name is Incheon DD-918)
I look up to you as Aegis of peace!!!!
GM(5 stripes, #1 Mount Fireman) Nice print! I am just surfing, kind of a ship "buff". My Dad served in WW2 on DE 303, the Crowley. I serched the net
for a photo of it, and found it. The sites I found in my search, like yours, is just great reading of history and fine pictures. Thanks
Mike My Dad Frank A Frazier Jr. served on the Dehaven April 1946 to Sept. 1948 as a Sonar Operator. He has some good pictures and film from that time. One buddy that he served with on the DD-727 was Pete Stankosky. If anyone wants to contact him please e-mail me and I can fax it to him. He is at the reunion now and hopes to see old friends that he hasnt seen in over 50 years. I was just looking for a hat for him and found this site very nice job. Looking for someone who remembers my brother, Ron E. Pettey who served on the DeHaven in early 1971 in Vietnam I am looking for someone who remembers my brother, Ron E. Pettey, from Texas, who served on the DeHaven in 1971-72. He has severe health problems, including diabetes, and we have wondered if his deteriorating health could have begun in Vietnam. Any information about his duties on board would be appreciated as he has little or no memory of Vietnam. Thanks, Nell Pettey Hill I was assigned to the DeHaven in the latter part of 1972 to help get the ship turned over to the S. Koreans. I came from the USS Higbee and was transferred to the USS Connole after working on the DeHaven. I was interested to see if anyone had a USS DeHaven patch to sell. I'm also looking for a patch from the USS Connole DE 1056.
The DeHaven was a fine ship, I hated to see it go.
(I was able to grab a ship's clock for a souviner!) I was on board the Dehaven 1962 to 1966 worked under Walters BM2 2nd division I served on the USS Dehaven from 1951-1955. I was a Damage Control Man. I remember having many great times on this old ship and many great friends. My late father, "Manny" Rosenfeld (B/M2), was a survivor of the DeHaven(469). Since he never told me much about his Navy days, I'd enjoy corresponding with anyone who knew him.
Thanks for the hard work on this site, and keep it up !! i have a huge crescent wrench (very heavy, probably four feet long!) i was told was my grandfathers from a navy ship he served on.
how do i find out what it was used for? poss what ship?
thanks I served during 1967 and 1968 as an EM-3 Served aboard the DeHaven from 61-63. Anyone remember picking up any Tiawanese Sailors in the S. China sea. Around the summer of 63? Information is needed in support of a VA claim. If so please call (316) 269- 9647. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Served on board from 1970 to 1972 as a boilerman. Wouldn't mind hearing from any BT,s from that era. Thanks.
t Just checking in to read all the interesting massage. I had no idea this page existed, all these years I've been wondering about these guys, and here they are! Gentlemen:
There will be a Sea Service Commemoration in Pusan, Korea on 30 May 2003 to honor all sea service veterans that served in the Korean War. This will be the only Navy led commemoration on the Korean peninsula during the 50th anniversary of the war. More information on 50th Anniversary events can be found at: http://korea50.army.mil/
Your ship was in Korea during the war and we want to welcome her crew back to Pusan next year. If you will have someone from your association contact us, we will provide them with details about the commemoration and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
By The Way ... please announce the date and location of the commemoration at your reunion in San Antonio in September.
Thank you,
Sea Power Day Planning Committee
Commander, US Naval Forces Korea
Seoul, Korea I am the widow of Carmine M. DeMarzio. He was a Sonar Man aboard the USS DeHaven 727. Wish to recieve more imformation on the reunion this year. uss dehaven dd727 1951 1954 Looking for anyon e who served during the 1946-49. Sonny Oliver, W.h.Richardson, Joe Erenburg. Hello Shipmates, I need some information on this Operation Hardtack, that the Dehaven was part of in l958. The best part I remember was that little island "DAVID", the only place we could go and have a beer and some fun. I was just a kid and I acted the part. Lot of good and funny memories are attached to (727). I am retired from the Navy now, and I am taking things more serious. Need to know if anyone has submitted a VA Claim on any illness that may have been a result of OPERATION HARDTACK. Thanks, Shipmates back on line new address Navy5021@cs.com I recently receieved a raven dehaven from rod adolphs, close friend and shipmate from the old (nana-ni-nana) i went aboard in h.k. in early 60 and straightened out sm1 carson, and a few others, until i met r.e.adolphs i was a good sailor , i had the fortune of flying the homeward bound pennant when we left yoko to l.b. i think i would like to join up c-u- all later chuck usn smc ret. My mother's maiden name is DeHaven ... very distant relative of Edwin Jesse DeHaven. I am a member of the DeHaven Club in Denton, TX, and was made aware of DD469 and DD727 through their newsletter. i rode the dehaven from 58 thru 61 like to hear from old ship mates.jessie oldham bt2 Served on the "D" from '66 through '68 in both Long Beach and later with DesRon 9 in Yokosuka Got your news letter today would like to join everyone on the chat line scheduled for August. I DO RECIEVE THE RAVEN DEHAVEN NEWS LETTERS WILL SEND INFORMATION OF MY TOUR OF DUTY DURING WW 2 AT A LATER DATE. AM NEW ON THIS COMPUTER . REGARDS FRANK I was on board in early 1952. transferred to the USS Walke DD723 after one Korean cruise. Anybody out there remember me? Forward, Boiler Room.
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