USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7
Crew Comments
Sent: Saturday, 29 March 2025 08:07
Name |
John Parks |
Spouse |
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Address |
FL |
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Phone |
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Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1983-1985 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OS2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
OSC |
Years in the NAVY |
1979-1988 |
Comments: |
I reflect upon my times on the Hammerin' Hemeroid- Hank with a smile, recognizing that even though my life was conflicted between home and the Navy, I made a lot of great memories and served with a great crew! |
Sent: Friday, 14 March 2025 14:33
Name |
John Lancaster |
Spouse |
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Address |
2151 Frisbee Court Homer |
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Phone |
907-756-3452 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1971-1974 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
E4, CS |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E4 |
Years in the NAVY |
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Comments: |
Sent: Thursday, 27 February, 2025 18:51
Name |
Reginald Fontenot |
Spouse |
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Address |
7625 Ling rd. Lake Charles LA 70601 |
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Phone |
337-302-7202 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1975 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
Smsa |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
Sm2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1974-1982 |
Comments: |
Sent: Sunday, 16 February 2025 17:21
Name |
Jim "Heavy" Hoey |
Spouse |
JoJo |
Address |
14774 Rio Rancho San Diego CA 92127 |
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Phone |
858-248-3735 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1974 to 1977 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OSSA to OS2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
CWO4/LT (LDO) |
Years in the NAVY |
1973 to 2001 |
Comments: |
Hi Shipmates! |
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 2:18 PM
Name |
Shawn Harmer |
Spouse |
Kim |
Address |
1605 26th St Greeley CO 80631 |
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Phone |
970-576-5626 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1989 Plankowner |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
IC3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
IC3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1987-1995 |
Comments: |
Joined WestPac in Subic Bay, after FF-1051 decommissioning, in 1989. |
Sent: Sunday, 17 November 2024 06:46
Name |
Steve Bost |
Spouse |
Sue-Ellin |
Address |
915 S Irwin Ave |
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Phone |
920-227-8281 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
85-87 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
HM2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
HMC |
Years in the NAVY |
82-97 |
Comments: |
Will always remember the pride I felt for our ship when the Magnificent Seven theme would play when we steamed away after refueling. Also the memories of the 86-87 WestPac cruise. |
Sent: Sunday, 20 October 2024 20:21
Name |
David Webb |
Spouse |
Betty |
Address |
2495 E 12TH ST |
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Phone |
208-371-3064 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1966-1969 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
YN3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E-4 |
Years in the NAVY |
66-69 |
Comments: |
Sent: Monday, 3 June 2024 15:03
Name |
Randy Ellis |
Spouse |
Stacia Ellis |
Address |
12923 W Hawthorne Ln |
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Phone |
918-857-8763 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1988-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
QMSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
QM3 |
Years in the NAVY, example 1940 -1990 |
1988-1995 |
Comments: |
Henry B was my first ship assignment. Met a lot of good people and had a great experience. Sad to find out they blew her up as a target. |
From:
James Hoey [mailto:techwillkillus@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 7:45 AM
To: contact@ddg7.com
Subject: Pictures of the USS Henry B Wilson DDG-7 (Historical)
Aloha!
I purchased pictures of the USS Henry B Wilson DDG-7:
- Original "launching Ceremony" April 22, 1959. This picture is on the Associations History Page.
- Two colorized portfolio pictures of the Wilson from the 1960's.
Have a Great Day!
Jim
Sent: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 12:50 PM
Name |
Randy Ellis |
Spouse |
Stacia |
Address |
12923 West Hawthorne Ln Tahlequah OK 74464 |
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Phone |
918-857-8763 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1988-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
Qmsr |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
QM3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1988-1995 |
Comments: |
I was relatively new on the Henry B, I was part of
the decommissioning crew before reporting to my new ship USS Bunker Hill
(CG-52) |
Sent: Thursday, 5 October 2023 16:39
Name |
David Quaschnick |
Spouse |
Gail |
Address |
10128 Sir Lancelot Dr. Santee, CA. 92071 Santee California 92071 |
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Phone |
619-729-8653 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1975-1979 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MMC/ CWO2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
LCDR |
Years in the NAVY |
1960-1990 |
Comments: |
Sent: Wednesday, 27 September 2023 21:31
Name |
Jeffery Dickinson |
Spouse |
Soon |
Address |
3029 Sunnyside Dr Manhattan KS - Kansas 66502 |
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Phone |
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Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1983-1987 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BM2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BMCS |
Years in the NAVY |
1982-2006 |
Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2023 19:55
Name |
David Haskell |
Spouse |
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Address |
9401 State St. |
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Phone |
585-519-3440 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1966 -1968 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
mm3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
mm3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1964-1968 |
Comments: |
Sent: Thursday, 3 November 2022 07:46
Name |
Jim "Heavy" Hoey |
Spouse |
JoJo |
Address |
14774 Rio Rancho Rancho Santa Fe CA 92127 |
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Phone |
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Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1974 to 1977 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OSSR to OS2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
CWO4 Ops Tech/LT (LDO) Surface Ops |
Years in the NAVY |
1973 to 2001 |
Comments: |
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Sent: Monday, 29 August 2022 12:30
Name |
Robert a Peluso |
Spouse |
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Address |
496 W Athens Ave Clovis Calif. 93611-6743 |
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Phone |
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Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1961 1963 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MM2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1960 1964 |
Sent: Thursday, 28 July 2022 03:47
Name |
Mark Brown |
Spouse |
Donna |
Address |
551 Souvenior St Medford Oregon 97501 |
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Phone |
541-670-3435 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1972-1975 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BM3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1972-1977 |
Comments: |
Sent: Tuesday, 12 July 2022 15:39
Name |
ken kettle |
Sent: Saturday, 11 June 2022 12:34
Name |
Tommy Thompson |
Spouse |
Chang S. Thompson |
Address |
16916 Hierba Drive |
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Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1982 - 1983 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MS 1 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MS 1 |
Years in the NAVY |
1965 - 1985 |
Comments: |
Sent: Friday, 6 May 2022 06:10
Name |
Roger Boswell |
Spouse |
Vickie |
Address |
Po Box 211 New Llano LA 71461 |
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Phone |
337-397-2679 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1977-1980 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MSSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MS2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1977-1990 |
Sent: Monday, 21 March 2022 13:32
Name |
David Van Bogart |
Spouse |
Valarie |
Address |
628 1st St |
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|
Phone |
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Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1971-1975 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
FTM2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
FTM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1969-1975 |
Comments: |
GREAT SHIP, GREAT FRIENDS |
Sent: Sunday, 27 February 2022 12:56
Name |
Albert Thompson |
Spouse Nancy L. Westfall |
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Address |
717 egleston ave |
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Phone |
269-760-8335 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1961-1964 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
Radioman/E2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1960-1964 |
Comments: |
Sent: Saturday, 19 February 2022 20:05
Name |
Louis Roth |
Spouse |
Judy |
Address |
15415 W Highview |
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|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1970 1975 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
FTG-2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
FTG-2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1969 1975 |
Comments: |
the days are long but the years go fast. the memory I will never shake is the looks of joy on the faces of the women and children when we came along side the over loaded fishing boats, no the high sea. When we gave them food and water, then they realized we were not going to rescue them. The faces turner from joy to fear and almost hate. But it was the best we could do. ??? |
Sent:
Sunday, 2 January 2022 13:54
Name |
Luis Luciani |
Spouse |
Christine |
Address |
12423 Lake Vista Dr |
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|
Phone |
281-793-6782 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1985-1987 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT1 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BT1 |
Years in the NAVY |
1981-1987 |
Sent: Thursday, 23 December 2021 14:03
Name |
Daniel Koonce |
Address |
W4933 Wolf Ridge Ct |
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Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1976 -1978 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
RMSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
RM3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1975-1984 |
Sent: Saturday, 10 April 2021 08:09
Name |
RICKY SIMMONS |
Spouse |
BRENDA |
Address |
15908 VICKI DR. |
Email |
|
Phone |
405-615-8794 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
69-72 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT3 (E4) |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BT3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1968-1972 |
Comments: |
Only ship I served aboard. Great crews, made many
long-term friends, and served under three outstanding CO\'s, Capt. Henry
C. Mustin (deceased), CDR. C.G. Farnham, and Capt. Robert L. Jensen.
Three WESTPAC tours to the gunline of Vietnam. Earned Meritorious Unit
Commendation medal under Mustin and Navy Unit Commendation medal under
Jensen. |
Sent: Wednesday, 7 April 2021
11:11
Name |
Dan WieSel (weasel) |
Spouse |
Jimmie |
Address |
1939 County Road 1220 |
Email |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1972-1975 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
ICFN-IC-2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
IC-2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1971-1975 |
Comments: |
This post is to update my information from my first
post 15 years ago on this Association Web Site. Attended first reunion
2004 San Diego. Great times. Have gotten together many times with IC-3
Montoya who lives in Colorado. We have 2 daughters and a Grandson from
first daughter, and Grand Daughter from second daughter, This date they
are 6 and 2 respectfully. Life is good, health is about half sometimes,
agent orange exposure, stage 1 prostate cancer. |
Sent: Tuesday, 23 February 2021
22:02
Name |
Dan Micka |
Spouse |
Linda |
Address |
7931 S CORONA WAY |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
June 1972 - Dec. 1973 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
FTM-2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
FTM-2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1967 - 1973 |
Comments: |
Most exciting times, 9 August 1972 early morning
raid on Hon Mei, and 1 Jan. 1973 while in the forward gun mount we had a
premature explosion of a projectile that peeled back 3ft. of the gun
barrel, sending shrapnel down along the port side, injuring 3 shipmates. |
Sent: Thursday, 4 February 2021
06:13
Name |
Robert Cassels |
Spouse |
Jane |
Address |
1802 Cheslie Court Chesapeake VA 23323 |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1983 - 1984 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MMFN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
CWO4 |
Years in the NAVY |
1982 - 2012 |
Comments: |
Sent: Thursday, 31 December 2020 13:44
Name |
Calvin
Hubbard |
Spouse |
Deb |
Address |
212 Gerald
St. |
Email |
|
Phone |
319-429-9950 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1963-1968 |
Rate /
Rank while on board the Wilson |
MM1. CPO
WO-1 |
Highest
Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
LT. |
Years in the NAVY |
1960-1981 |
Comments: |
Great part
of my career |
Sent: Wednesday, 30 December 2020
16:41
Name |
Jonathan Blackburn |
Spouse |
|
Address |
|
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1981-1984 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OS3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
OS1 |
Years in the NAVY |
1980-1995 |
Comments: |
Fond memories of the OI Div gang. |
Sent: Tuesday, 29 December 2020
06:58
Name |
Jason Gibson |
Spouse |
Jody |
Address |
659 Yale Lane |
Email |
|
Phone |
815-299-0389 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1988-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MM / E-3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E-4 |
Years in the NAVY |
1987-1991 |
Comments: |
ew submission
Name |
Kenneth
Wilson |
Spouse |
Fern |
Address |
214 Trojan
Way |
Email |
|
Phone |
309-351-1789 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1972 -
1977 |
Rate /
Rank while on board the Wilson |
FTM2 |
Highest
Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
FTM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1971 -
1977 |
Comments: |
So many
memories of 3 cruises aboard the hammerin hank, the ship that could
always get under way and never missed a fire mission. If you have the
"75" cruise book, I am in the photo of the guys playing volleyball
across the gun barrel. Just a shout out to all in 4th division. |
Sent: Thursday, 10 December 2020 18:30
Name |
Louis Roth |
Spouse |
Judy |
Address |
15415 W
Highview Dr Goddard KS 67052 |
Email |
|
Phone |
316-650-8654 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1971Just
though 1975 |
Rate /
Rank while on board the Wilson |
FTG-2 |
Highest
Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
FG-2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1969 1975 |
Comments: |
Just
though I'd say howdy. Ever in Wichita Ks. Look me up!!! |
Sent: Sunday, 18 October 2020 19:04
Name |
Stephen
Haught |
Spouse |
|
Address |
2476
County Line Road Saint Marys WV 26170 |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1976-1980 |
Rate /
Rank while on board the Wilson |
BMSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BMSN |
Years in the NAVY |
4 |
Comments: |
Name |
Lawrence Fleming |
Spouse |
|
Address |
875 FRANKLIN GT WY SE APT 538 |
Email |
|
Phone |
678-640-1049 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1972-1975 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
ETR3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
ETR3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1972-1976 |
Comments: |
I received my Vietnam Era and war Time Service
ribbon while onboard. |
Name |
Robert
Vogt |
Spouse |
Carolyn2 |
Address |
21
Lamplight ln Glen carbon Illinois 62034 |
Email |
|
Phone |
618-444-8443 |
Years
on the Henry B. Wilsonr |
1960-1963 |
Rate /
Rank while on board the Wilson |
Mm2 |
Highest
Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
Mm2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1960-1964 |
Comments: |
I injoyed
my time on the Wilson |
Sent: Tuesday, 22 September 2020
04:04
Name |
Mark Redd |
Spouse |
Mary Curtis |
Address |
310 Virginia SE #14 |
Email |
|
Phone |
505-263-8045 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1986-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT 3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BT3 Promoted to 2nd got out. |
Years in the NAVY |
Apr 4,1986 -Oct 6 1993 |
Comments: |
While on board the Henry B Wilson.At first I did
not like the fire room..After a while I became part of it...I loved
every thing about it. |
Sent: Thursday, 20 August 2020 18:55
Name |
ED RATTI |
Spouse |
PAM |
Address |
5740
SHANNON Ct. |
Email |
|
Phone |
248-705-0161 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1977-1981 |
Rate /
Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT-2 |
Highest
Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BT-2 |
Years
in the NAVY |
1976-1981I |
Comments: |
IT HAS TO
BE THE BEST 4 YEARS OF MY LIFE, I WAS ASSIGNED TO #1 FIREROOM, THE HENRY
B WILSON WAS IN DRYDOCK WHEN I GOT TO HER. THEN I MET THE BEST GROUP OF
GUYS I WOULD EVER KNOW. |
Sent: Sunday, 16 August 2020
20:07
Name |
Stephen Haught |
Spouse |
|
Address |
Saint Marys |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1976-1980 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BMSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
|
Years in the NAVY |
4 |
Comments: |
Sent: Friday, 14 August 2020 08:13
Name |
Jim “Heavy” Hoey |
Spouse |
JoJo |
Address |
14774 Rio Rancho |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1974 to 1977 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OSSR to OS2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
CWO4 - LT (LDO) |
Years in the NAVY |
26 |
Comments: |
I started helping former shipmates with their PTSD
claims 10 years ago; and so far I’ve helped (4) to receive 100 % VA
Disability due to PTSD symptoms. This is “Pay Forward” — Not for $$. FYI
— PTSD has NO Time Limit to file your claim! The VA diagnosed me as
having PTSD 36 years after the fact. The VA pays approximately $3,650.00
Tax FREE per month for the rest of your life... If you feel you have any
symptoms of PTSD - Specifically for; Operations Frequent Wind, Eagle
Pull and SS Mayaquez - Rescue/Recovery... Please contact me via email
and I’ll do what I can to help you... Stay Blessed my Friends! HEAVY. |
Sent: Wednesday, 12 August 2020 05:20
Name |
John
Figgins |
Spouse |
|
Address |
424 Pawnee
Trail |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1983 1985 |
Rate /
Rank while on board the Wilson |
DK2 |
Highest
Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E5 |
Years in the NAVY |
1981 1985 |
Comments: |
Good old
ship. They don’t make them like her anymore. |
Sent: Tuesday, 11 August 2020 11:58
Name |
Ricky
Simmons |
Spouse |
Brenda |
Address |
1598 Vicki
Dr. |
Email |
|
Phone |
405-615-8794 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1969-1972 |
Rate /
Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT3 |
Highest
Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E4 |
Years in the NAVY |
1968-1972 |
Comments: |
Only ship
I ever servecd aboard and was proud to have served aboard her. Made many
friends and manage to keep in touch with many, including a few officers
(lol)! Was hard work and pulled some great liberty. She was a fine ship. |
Name |
Richard Cecil |
Spouse |
|
Address |
1380 Brookdale Court |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1984-1988 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
ET3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
ET2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1984-1990 |
Comments: |
WESPAC \'84 & \'87 Wouldn\'t do it again, wouldn\'t
trade it for the world. |
Sent: Sunday, 8 March 2020 21:03
Name |
Dale Elhardt |
Spouse |
Teri |
Address |
Flower Mound Tx 75028 |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1976 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MM3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MM3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1975-1980 |
Comments: |
A Gang. Probably nobody will remember me as I was
only on-board for nine months or so. |
Sent: Thursday, 27 February 2020
19:41
Name |
Carl Johnson |
Spouse |
|
Address |
1112 Tennant Way 222 Longview Washington 98632 |
Email |
|
Phone |
360-747-1336 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
6-1965-3-1970 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BT2 |
Years in the NAVY |
|
Comments: |
ame |
Les Oberg |
Spouse |
Vicky |
Address |
2619 234 st Cushing Wi 54006 |
Email |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1965 1969 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT 2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
|
Years in the NAVY |
|
Comments: |
Sent: Tuesday, 18 February
2020 21:59
Name |
Kenny Vansant |
Spouse |
Emily |
Address |
414 N E S Royal Dr. |
Email |
|
Phone |
541-450-0571 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson, example 1960-1963
and let us know if you are a PLANK owner |
1960 to 1964 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
ET 2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
ET 2 |
Years in the NAVY, example 1940 -1990 |
1960 1964 |
Comments: |
I just wanted to let everyone know that Gary Reed
passed away Feb 16, he was on the Wilson from 63 to 65 or 66. Great guy
and great ET |
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2020 9:34 AM
Name |
Keith Pryor |
Spouse |
|
Address |
Lindenhurst IL |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1986-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
ET2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
|
Years in the NAVY |
1984 - 1993 |
Comments: |
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 2:10
PM
Name |
JON Richardson |
Spouse |
MAKIKO |
Address |
13847 PUTNEY RD POWAY CA 92064 |
Email |
|
Phone |
858-435-0083 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1975-1978 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
RMC/RMCS |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
RMCM |
Years in the NAVY |
1959-1982 |
Comments: |
Just found this website. HBW was my last, and
favorite, ship. I have fond memories of all in the Radio Shack,
especially Bob Duval, Dennis Phillips, Bill Davis, Mike Sharritts, Jay
Hodge, Andy Cardno, and Rich Jelenick. Hope all are doing well. |
Sent: Tuesday 28 January
2020 19:36
Name |
William Bozarh |
Spouse |
Laurie |
Address |
2248 s hiway 129 Milford It Milford Ut 84751 |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
69 70 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MM3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MM3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1967 1983 |
Comments: |
Great memories |
Sent: Sunday, 26 January 2020
20:05
Name |
William Hal |
Spouse |
|
Address |
Pahrump Nv |
Email |
|
Phone |
707-386-7620 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1974 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BM2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BMC |
Years in the NAVY |
1974-1996 |
Comments: |
Sent: Sunday, 22 December 2019
19:23
Name |
Stephen Murphy |
Address |
304 Lone Oak Cir Euless Texas 76039 |
Email |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1961-1964 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
RD2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
RD2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1961-1965 |
Comments: |
Good time and hard work on the Hammering Hank. An
experiance I would not trade for anything |
Sent: Friday, 20 December 2019
20:43
Name |
Harold Dixon |
Spouse |
Mary |
Address |
24194 Sunset Vista Dr. Corona Ca 92883 |
Email |
|
Phone |
310-210-3510 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1965 - 1967 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
SK3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
SK3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1964 - 1967 |
Comments: |
Wow....nice website hay fellows Henry,Smithy. Wayne
, Bennett, Allison Earl Doughty and Richard Rankin. We had some
times....... |
Sent: Tuesday, 03 December 2019 07:23
Name |
Ben weeks |
Spouse |
Florence |
Address |
PO BOX 154 VALLEY
SPRINGS
ARKANSAS 72682 |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1960-1963 PLANK OWNER |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
SM/QM2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
QM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1960-1964 |
Comments: |
Sent: Tuesday, 19 November 2019
15:17
Name |
William Hall |
Spouse |
Shirley |
Address |
3051 W Basin Ave Pahrump NV 89060 |
Email |
|
Phone |
707-386-7620 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1974-1978 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
SN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1974-1996 |
Comments: |
Sent:
Monday, 11 November 11, 2019 10:48
Name |
Glenn Ziegler |
Spouse |
Which one? |
Address |
2645 Jarada Ave Pensacola FL 32526-9021 |
Email |
|
Phone |
619-889-8103 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
72-75 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
SA - BM2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BMCS |
Years in the NAVY |
71 - 93 |
Comments: |
Too many memories to list. Was discussing the
rescue of the SS Meyaguez at the American Legion in Pensacola today.
Still fondly remember many people from that ship. Most of my sea stories
are from that ship. Remember getting called to the captain's cabin many
times. Captain Jensen would discuss ship issues with me (I was a SN)!
Guess he liked my vocal and opinionated personality. Was the range
finder operator during tthe 75 deployment when Operations Eagle Pull,
Frequent Wind and the rescue of the SS Meyaguez incident. BM1/Chief
Charley was an awesome leader. BM2 Dawley gave me advice that is still
with me today! The best Commanding officer ever in Captain Jensen.
Captain Rogers had a tough act to follow. Miss many people from that
ship. Best command I experienced and being my first ship, it was the
best base I could have had for my career and life. Would love to connect
with some of the crew. |
Sent: Sunday, 20 October 20,
2019 10:30 AM
Name |
Dennis Kwiecien |
Spouse |
|
Address |
Conroe Texas 77304 |
Email |
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1961-1963 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MM 3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
|
Years in the NAVY |
1960-1966 |
Comments: |
AKA “ kiwi “ |
Sent: Friday, 9 August 2019 15:59 Name Harold N Peterson II |
|
Spouse Claire |
|
Address |
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
|
|
Phone |
801-361-1688 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1972 - 1974 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BT2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1971 - 1975 |
Sent: Sunday, 7 July 2019 12:41
Name |
David Van Bogart |
Spouse |
Valerie |
Address |
Long Prairie MN 56347 |
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
Jan 71 - June 75 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
FTM2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
FTM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1969 - 1975 |
Comments: |
Sent: Wednesday, 26 June 2019 11:28
Name |
Bob Laventure |
Spouse |
Peggy |
Address |
3900 Edgar Ave Boynton Beach Florida 33436 |
|
|
Phone |
786-774-1381 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1981-1985 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OS3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E4 |
Years in the NAVY, |
1981-1985 |
Comments: |
She was a Great Ship. The Adams Class Destroyers
were fierce and reliable weapon systems capable of going almost anywhere
at anytime to complete her mission. |
Sent: Friday, 21 June 2019 7:03
Name |
Virgil Miller |
Spouse |
Deborah |
Address |
305 maplebrook road Ebensburg Pa 15931 |
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1969-1971 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
E3 yeoman striker |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
Yn3-E4 |
Years in the NAVY |
1968-1972 |
Sent: Wednesday, 12 June 2019 10:45
Name |
Charles Horton |
Spouse |
Sharon Horton |
Address |
|
|
|
Phone |
318-423-5905 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
|
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
Chief Radioman |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
Chief Petty Officer |
Years in the NAVY |
1954-1975 |
Comments: |
I am the grandson of Charles W. Horton we sit and talk about the navy since I was a young boy I’d like to see if their is anyone who served with him out there that would like to communicate. Thank y’all and god bless. |
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2019 12:47
Name |
timothy whalen |
Spouse |
barbara |
Address |
3954 w23rd St, Cleveland, OH 44109 |
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1970-73 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OS3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
OS2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1969-77god bless |
Comments: |
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2019 2:51 PM
Name |
Mark Ferguson |
Spouse |
Theresa Ferguson |
Address |
469 Saint George Drive Crossville TN 38558 |
|
|
Phone |
678-296-7243 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1977-81 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT 2nd class |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E-5 |
Years in the NAVY |
1976-82 |
Comments: |
Best years of my life |
Sent: Sunday, 31 March 2019 16:37
Name |
jack cobb |
Spouse |
Judy |
Address |
wright st. pleasant hill,mo.64080 [pleasant hill mo 64080 |
|
|
Phone |
816-217-7955 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1966 1970 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
E 4 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E 4 |
Years in the NAVY |
1966-1970 |
Comments: |
Sent: Tuesday, 19 March 2019 03:11
Name |
Vincent Carbone |
Spouse |
|
Address |
535 Center St Lewiston NY 14092 |
|
|
Phone |
716-526-7841 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson, |
88 to 89 Decom crew. |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
SMSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
|
Years in the NAVY |
87 to 90 |
Comments: |
Sent: Tuesday, 3 February 26, 2019 12:28
Name |
John Aagaard |
Spouse |
Esther |
Address |
17161 Alva Rd 2713 San Diego CA 92127 |
|
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1988-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
E3/Machinist Mate/ Fire man |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MM 3RD CLASS |
Years in the NAVY |
1987-1991 |
Comments: |
Sent: Tuesday, 12 February 2019 8:50
Name |
Albert Vita |
Spouse |
Nancy |
Address |
1797 W. Monument Dr. Meredian Idaho 83646 |
|
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1966-1969 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BM-3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BM-3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1966-1970 |
Comments: |
Sent: Friday, 11 January 2019 15:41
Name |
Chopin Kiang |
Spouse |
Joan |
Address |
11826 Live Oak Drive Magnolia TX 77354 |
|
|
Phone |
936-900-3037 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1966- 1968 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
SM 3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
SM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1966-1970 |
Comments: |
Magnificent 7 - all the way for me! |
Sent:
Wednesday, 2 January 2019 19:42
Name |
Jesse Perez |
Spouse |
Rebecca |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1969-1971 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
|
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
|
Years in the NAVY |
Sent: Saturday, 29 December 2018 16:08
Name |
Christopher Dell |
Spouse |
Paula |
Address |
2250 Winston Drive Cocoa Florida 32926 |
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1984-1987 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
FC3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
FC3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1983-1987 |
Comments: |
Was onboard the HBW from '84-'87. Was on the West-Pac Cruise in 1986-1987. Have a ton of great memories of my time on board and worked with a lot of great guys! 30 years ago seems like yesterday. |
Sent:
Saturday, 15 December 2018 15:05
Name |
Craig Durgin |
Spouse |
Heather |
Address |
2610 DONS LANE WILMINGTON DE 19810 |
|
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1982-1986 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MS3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MS3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1982-1986 |
Comments: |
Great times on the Wilson doing mid rats under way in the wardroom, sure miss those days. |
Sent:
Thursday, 29 November 2018 12:27
Name |
John Kroner |
Spouse |
Anita |
Address |
3315 31st ave n apt 115 Saint Petersburg Florida 33713 |
|
|
Phone |
407-970-2013 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1979-1983 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
Ms3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
Ms3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1979-1983 |
Comments: |
Call me |
Sent: Thursday, 22 November 2018 12:04
Name |
Thomas A. (Tom) Dawley |
Spouse |
Melodie |
Address |
5797 Crooked Stick Way Sparks NV 89436 |
|
|
Phone |
775-771-9917 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1970-1972 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
SN-BM3-BM2 Boatswain's Mate |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BM2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1969-1975 USNR |
Comments: |
Serving on the Henry B. Wilson was one of the great experiences of my life. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It was a great crew with great officers and two amazing skippers, CDR Farnham and CDR Jensen. |
Sent:
Sunday, 11 November 2018 16:35
Name |
John P. McHugh, Jr. |
Spouse |
Mary |
Address |
1932 N. 75th Court Elmwood Park IL 60707 |
|
|
Phone |
708-805-4270 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
6-12/1971 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BM3 / Boatswainsmate |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BM3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1968-1974 |
Comments: |
Will send pictures and remembrances. I never knew this site existed. |
Sent: Thursday, 25 October 2018 11:21
Name |
David Wilkins |
Address |
10 Allston Street Charlestown MA |
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1985-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OSSN-OS3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
OS3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1985-1989 |
Comments: |
It was a wonderful experience and serving my country. The dedication of the ships crew inspired my to start a non-profit to help my fellow, less fortunate veterans |
Sent:
Sunday, 23 September 2018 12:38
Name |
Jason Gibson |
Spouse |
Jody |
Address |
659 Yale lane Island Lake Illinois 60042 |
|
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1988-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MMFN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MM3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1987-1991 |
Comments: |
Sent:
Saturday, 22 September 2018 16:38
Name |
David Haskell |
Spouse |
Cathie |
Address |
9401 South State Street, Box 255 Nunda New York 14517 |
|
|
Phone |
585-519-3440 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1966-1968 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
MM3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
MM3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1964-1968 |
Comments: |
Made many friends, some of the best guys in the world, would love to hear from others who served on the Henry B ! |
Sent: Wednesday, 19 September 2018 24:06
Name |
timothhy whalen |
Spouse |
barbara |
Address |
3954 w23rd st cleveland oh 44109 |
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1970-73 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
os3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
os2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1969-77god bless |
Comments: |
Sent: Sunday, 9 September 2018 18:09
Name |
Jack Cobb |
Spouse |
Judy |
Address |
700 Wright St. Pleasant Hill Mo. 64080 |
|
|
Phone |
816-217-7955 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
AUG 1966 April 1970 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT 3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BT3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1966 - 1970 |
Comments: |
I have come down with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Feb. of next year will be four years. If anyone else have come down with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Please E-Mail me God bless you and Peace be with you!!! |
Sent:
Thursday, 23 August 2018 11:25
Name |
Paul Sutton |
|
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1976-1979 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
GMM3 |
Comments: |
2 westpacs and some great memories. To all my fellow shipmates; Thank you! |
Sent: Monday, 20 August 2018 08:43
Name |
Gerald "Gerry" Powell |
Spouse |
Tina |
Address |
8504 Highway 290 W Austin TX 78736 |
|
|
Phone |
512-296-5424 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1971-1973 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
ETRSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E5 (reserves) |
Years in the NAVY |
1970-1976 |
Comments: |
I've been collecting records for my VA claim and
have the the deck log for 26-30 Sept. 1971 which includes the day we
docked at pier in Da Nang. |
Sent: Friday, 03 August 2018 18:25
Name |
Ricky Simmons |
Spouse |
Brenda |
Address |
15908 Vicki Dr. Oklahoma City OK 73170 |
|
|
Phone |
405-615-8794 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
9/69-12/72 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT-3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E-4 |
Years in the NAVY |
12/68-12/72 |
Comments: |
Made three WESTPAC TOURS including 3 trips to the gunline of Vietnam. Picked up Combat Action Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, and Navy Commendation Medal in the process. Proud to have served aboard her with some of the finest sailors anyone could want to serve with. Served under Henry Mustin, Charles Farnham, and Robert Jensen, all fine Commanding Officers. |
Sent: Friday, 20 July 2018 13:42
Name |
Rowland Huddleston |
Spouse |
|
Address |
|
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson, |
1960-1963 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
RN/E-2 |
Years in the NAVY |
1958-1962 |
Comments: |
Sent: Tuesday, 19 June 2018 12:40
Name |
Ernest Lopez |
Address |
7258 Oxford Court NW Bremerton WA 98311 |
|
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1973 - 1975 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
Rmsn - RM3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E-8 RMCS (SW/SS) |
Years in the NAVY |
1972- 1995 |
Comments: |
The Wilson was my first at Sea command |
Sent:
Thursday, 31 May 2018 18:18
Name |
GREG MCKINNEY |
Address |
1501 MCCLAIN RD., STE11 KNOXVILLE, TN 37912 |
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1976-1980 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
GMM3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
GMM1 |
Years in the NAVY |
1976-2000 |
Comments: |
SERVED 4 DDG`S / 1 DLG /3 FF`S / 1 DD / . I`AM NERA PRES for 7 states. i do wished that when i left the ddg7 when departing from active service to reserves that i could have been piped off the quarter deck like most sailors.they said blank you, do it your self. i still remember the petty officer of the deck tile this day that said that |
Sent: Thursday, 17 May 2018 11:16
Name |
Wayne Allison |
Spouse |
|
Address |
383 61st Street San Diego California 92114 |
|
|
Phone |
619-675-5518 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1966-1969 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
TM3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
TM3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1965-1970 |
Comments: |
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Sent: Wednesday, 9 May 2018 08:40
Name |
Jim Hoey |
Address |
14774 Rio Rancho San Diego CA 92127 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1974 - 1977 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OSSR - OS2 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
CWO4 (Ops Tech)/LT (LDO) Surf Ops |
Years in the NAVY |
1973 - 79 and 1981 - 2001 |
Comments: |
Hello to all my former shipmates and friends from "OI" Division; February 1974 - August 1977… Little did I know when I enlisted in the Navy in 1973 that I would be participate in Three Major Historical Naval Operations e.g. Eagle Pull (April 12, 1975), Frequent Wind (April 29, 1975) and the Rescue/Recovery of the SS Mayaguez crew from Koh Tang Island (May 15, 1975). These (3) operations are also mentioned/displayed at the USMC Museum in Washington DC… I spent a total of 40 years working for the DON; with 26 years in the Navy, and 14 years as a Program Manager for UHF Communications at the Space and Naval Warfare Command (SPAWAR), San Diego, CA… I've been married for 40+ years, have two grown children and four beautiful grandchildren. I'm a Life Member of the DAV, VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America and American Legion and have been helping disabled veterans with their VA Claims for Disabilities incurred during their service. To date, I've helped many veterans receive their long overdue benefits - All for PTSD related symptoms. Just recently, I started a Classic Rock band in San Diego and am donating all of the money I earn to help disabled veterans. Wishing you all the Best this Life has to Offer You!! Stay Blessed!! Jim "Heavy" Hoey and Family. |
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Sent: Friday,4 May 2018 14:10
Name |
Steven Cohan |
Address |
2202 Spruce Circle, McKinney, TX 75071 |
|
|
|
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1984-1988 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
NC1(SW) |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
NC1(SW) |
Years in the NAVY |
1976-1991 |
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Sent: Tuesday, 24 April 2018 13:45
Name |
Jesse (J.) Lambert, Jr |
Address |
1301 Bennett Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401 |
|
|
Phone |
870-203-9743 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1960-1964 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
UM2 |
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Sent: Monday, 16 April 2018 11:21
Name |
Tom Noble |
Address |
203 N. Grove Street Odon Indiana 47562 |
|
|
Phone |
|
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1973-1975 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
OS1 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
LCDR |
Years in the NAVY |
1964-1988 |
Comments: |
I served on 7 ships during my 24+ years in the Navy. HBW was the best. Great friends |
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Sent: Friday, 13 April 2018 13:47
Name |
Donald Dollar |
Address |
7810 SHADYSPRING DR BURBANK CA 91504 |
|
|
Phone |
919-270-9856 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1986-1989 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
EW1 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
EW1 |
Years in the NAVY |
1983-1989 |
Comments: |
Did the last two West Pacs, ended my Navy career at the Decom. Guys need to check out the HBW page on Facebook. |
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Thursday, 12 April 2018 08:56
Name |
Gerald "Gerry" Powell |
Address |
8504 Highway 290 W Austin TX 78736 |
|
|
Phone |
512-296-5424 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson |
1971-1973 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
ETRSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E5 reserves |
Years in the NAVY |
1970-1976 |
Comments: |
Does anyone have the official deck log for the Wilson for Sept-Dec 1971? I'm also needing a copy of the official muster roll for the last quarter 1971. Thanks for any help in this, I have an open disability claim with the VA and hoping the deck log and muster roll will provide evidence for my claim. |
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From:
steven guillory [mailto:sguillory11@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 10:03 PM
To: contact@ddg7.com
Subject: I am requesting to post this buddy letter. Request Please review
and reply. Thanks
I put USS Henry B WiIson DDG-7 into dry dock and was part of getting her back to Nam 74” I left her ,on one hour standby ,going back to the gun line .4/75. I had two Bad head injury’s doing this time In 2010 I had six screws put in my neck at C4 C5 and C6 to fix a spinal stenosis that (two head injuries ) that I receive on board Wilson 1974 westpac create overtime. This action open a claim I put in for this injury that was dated 1983 ,,for this claim to be settle they are asking for a witness.
I am also a Cruiser sailor ,USS Providence CLG-6 72-74 westpac and decommission her before coming to Wilson and have been on their rolls ,on line for some time. When I just recently joined the roles of Wilson, it was not my intension to look for a witness, because I didn’t need one. it was my intension to heal ,because she has taken so much for me ,I guess I was a little mad. In 1996 I was 100% service-connected disabled PTSD. Five years post office ,10 years Apache program, five years maintenance mechanic ,of all the things that I’ve done in my life Wilson was the best ,and hardest things that I did
I need help to settle this . I need a buddy letter, they call it of someone who remember these things. They were head injury and my bell was rung pretty good. I had a feeling all through my life It was all gonna come back to the scene of the crime. USS Henry B Wilson DDG-7 thank you
Steven H Guillory
Talk or msg
619 977 1678
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Date: | Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:03:30 |
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Name | Gerald (Gerry) Powell |
Address | 8504 Highway 290 W
Austin TX 78736 |
gpowell001@austin.rr.com | |
Phone | 512-296-5424 |
Years on the Henry B. Wilson | Oct 1971 to Feb 1973 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson | ETRSN |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY | E5 in Reserves |
Years in the NAVY | 1970-1976 |
Comments: | Served on the Wilson for 2 Westpac cruises |
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Date: | Mon, 26 Feb 2018 18:43:29 |
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Name | William (Bill) Daily |
Address | 835 Impala Ave. Eugene
OR 97404 |
steamtuba@centurylink.net | |
Years on the Wilson | 1981-1985 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson | PO1 E6 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY | PO1 E6 |
Years in the NAVY | 1965-1985 |
I retired off the Henry B. Wilson in November of 1985. |
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Sent:
Sunday, 25 February 2018 16:03
]
Name |
Lisa McTye |
Address |
Australia |
. |
Help Needed Please. and they can get your comments forwarded to me. My fingers are crossed! Many thanks, Lisa McTye |
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Date: | Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:50:42 |
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Name | Charles DeFir |
Address | 2420 SE 47th Ave
Portland Oregon 97206 |
charlesdefir@comcast.net | |
Phone | 503-232-5059 |
Years on the Wilson | 1986-1988 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson | FCCS |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY | FCCS |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY | FCCS |
Years in the NAVY | 1968-1988 |
Give us your comments about the USS Henry B. | The best ship to serve on for a final command |
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18 January 2018 15:43
Name |
RICKY SIMMONS |
Address |
15908 VICKI DR. OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma 73170 |
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|
Phone |
405-615-8794 |
Years on the Wilson |
1969-1972 |
Rate / Rank while on board the Wilson |
BT3 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
E-4 |
Highest Rate / Rank achieved in the NAVY |
BT3 |
Years in the NAVY |
1968-1972 |
Comments |
Great ship! Served under 3 Commanders; Henry Mustin, C.G. Farnham, and Robert Jensen. 3 tours of Vietnam. Earned Meritorious Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, Vietnam Service (3 bronze stars), Vietnam Campaign, Armed Forces Expeditonary Medal (Korea), Combat Action Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, National Defense. Only ship I served on. |
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Sent: Sunday, 9 July 2017 14:59
Name: Mark c. McLaughlin mm1usn ret.
Address: 10832 fm537
City: Stockdale
State: Tx
Zip: 78160
Spouse: Wendy
email: Macwendy4@yahoo.com
Telephone: 830 996 3437
Years served on the HBW From: 1982 To: 1985
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MM2
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1995
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E6
Enjoyed time on hammerin hank A gang ENC MCGHEE MM1 AMiling. Best chief
ever. Enjoyed taking father on 84 tiger cruise from Hawaii. He really
enjoyed it. Fastest old ship in NAVY.
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Sent: Sunday, 2 July 2017 15:07
Name: Ronald Snively
Address: 11452 SCHAFER AVE
City: RED BLUFF
State: CA
Zip: 96080
Spouse: Bernice
email: oferrell1968@gmail.com
Telephone: 15305271968
Years served on the HBW From: 1969 To: 1971
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FM
Navy Service From: 1968 To: 1975
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BT3
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Sent: Tuesday, 27 June 2017 10:31
Name: Ricky Simmons
Address: 15908 Vicki Dr.
City: Oklahoma City
State: OK
Zip: 73170
Spouse: BRENDA
email: simmonsricky9@gmail.com
Telephone: 4056158794
Years served on the HBW From: 1969 To: 1972
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT-3
Navy Service From: DEC 1969 To: DEC 1972
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-4
Been a while since I have been on this site and I see not much has changed.
I have linked up with some former shipmates through this site and for that I
am thankful. I have been busy trying to promote the Agent Orange issue and
to encourage all of my shipmates to make sure they have all of their
exposure benefits and, if they don\'t, I encourage them to apply for those
benefits.
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Sent: Sunday, 04 June 2017 20:45
Name: Mark R Redd
Address: 4515 Shepard RD NE D112
City: Albuqurque
State: NM
Zip: 87110
email: Mark.Redd 363@gmail.com
Telephone: 505 208-9093
Years served on the HBW From: 1986 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT3
Navy Service From: 4/86 To: 10/93
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BT
There,s not a day that goes by I don't think about those days with my division buddy's on the Wilson.
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Sent: Tuesday, 16 May 2017 10:07
Name: robert cassidy
Address: 542 lawndale dr
City: bryan
State: oh
Zip: 43506
email: robcassidy@roadrunner.com
Telephone: 419-636-8044
Years served on the HBW From: 1983 To: 1984
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT1
Navy Service From: 10/1976 To: 10/1996
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BTC (sw)
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Sent: Thursday, 20 April 2017 21:38
Name: Lance Rombough, LCDR-Ret.
Address: 24381 Lost Cave Ct
City: Keystone
State: SD
Zip: 57751
Spouse: Julia
email: lance@ku.edu
Years served on the HBW From: 1988 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: LT
Navy Service From: 1972 To: 1993
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: LCDR
The last \"Ops\" officer, her decommissioning was a sad day. A great crew
with one of the best COs in the Navy: N. Glenn Berree.
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Sent: Monday, 20 March 2017 2:15
Name: Dennis Rogers
Address: 1089 Almeria Court
City: Vista
State: CA
Zip: 92081
Spouse: Vanessa
email: denrog41@yahoo.com
Telephone: 760 822 2204
Years served on the HBW From: 1989 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: GMMSN
Navy Service From: 1988 To: 1996
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: GMM3
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Sent: Monday, 06 March 2017 11:30
Name: Roy Christian
Address: 1126 Nidrah St
City: El Cajon
State: CA
Zip: 92020
email: rc92020@yahoo.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1961 To: 1963
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FTMSN-FTM2
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1994
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: Captain
Wilson was my first ship; she was a steamer! Probably the Navy\'s most
capable destroyer class till the AEGIS ships came along
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Sent: Tuesday, 28 February 2017 15:12
Name: Brown
City: las Vegas
State: nev
Zip: 89119
Spouse: melissa
email: buckleo@yahoo.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1981 To: 1984
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: mmfn
Navy Service From: 81 To: 84
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: mmfn
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Sent: Thursday, 23 February 2017 18:54
Name: William (Bill) Tipton
Address: 1607 Chisolm Tr
City: Lewisville
State: Texas
Zip: 75077
Spouse: Teresa Hilliard
email: btipton1950@hotmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1970 To: 1971
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FTM3
Navy Service From: 1969 To: 1971
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: FTM3
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Sent: Saturday, 21 January 2017 11:20
Name: Clark Ferguson
Address: 14053 N. State Rd. 59
City: Carbon
State: Indiana
Zip: 47837
email: cnfergy1959@gmail.com
Telephone: 8122400237
Years served on the HBW From: 1978 To: 1980
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT2
Navy Service From: 1977 To: 1994
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BTC
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Sent: Monday, 09 January 2017 18:58
Name: Tom LaDore
Address: 3507 Forest Road
City: McHenry
State: Il
Zip: 66050
Spouse: Mary LaDore
email: Ladore@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: 8155781500
Years served on the HBW From: 1967 To: 1970
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT3
Navy Service From: 1966 To: 1973
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BT2
Like to hear from shipmates 67 to 70
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Sent: Monday, 02 January 2017 20:01
Name: Ken Drewenski
Address: 11685 Ross Rd
City: Rochester
State: IL
Zip: 62563
Spouse:
email: Kdrewenski@gmail.com
Telephone: 217-494-9055
Years served on the HBW From: 1975 To: 1979
Any one out there have any info about SK Doug Reynolds, Kevin Sorensen, SK
Mark Litchtenberger, Evan Rasmussen or Doug Hartman
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Sent: Sunday, 25 December 2016 16:35
Name: Rowland Huddleston
Address: 1125 12th ave south
City: Nashville
State: Th
Zip: 37203
Spouse:
email: rowhud@tyahoo.com
Telephone: 6152680971
Years served on the HBW From: 1959 To: 1962
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: Radar 2nd
Navy Service From: 1958 To: 1962
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: Radar 2nd
Plank Owner
Hey! how come Hurleys name is on the original crew list and i\\\\\\\'nm not?
Hi Hurley! How\\\\\\\'s unit goen? Rowland Huddleston
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Sent: Wednesday, 14 December 2016 14:09
Name: James Phillips
Address: 12330 Locust St.
City: Crosby
State: TX
Zip: 77532
Spouse: Maxine
email: pjames1951@yahoo.com
Telephone: 281 248 3626
Years served on the HBW From: 1974 To: 1978
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: RM2
Navy Service From: 1970 To: 1978
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E5/RM2
I never thought that I'd enjoy my life aboard ship, but I truly enjoyed my
tour aboard the Wilson, and all the good friends I had on board, the
different ports we visited.
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Sent: Saturday, 10 December 2016
7:40
Name: Craig L. Durgin
Address: 2610 Dons lane
City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
Zip: 19810
Spouse: Heather A. Durgin
email: chc1130@aol.com
Telephone: 302-529-1720
Years served on the HBW From: 1982 To: 1986
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MS3
Navy Service From: 1982 To: 1986
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-4
Go Navy, Beat Army, bring the game back to Philly were it belongs. Just
across the river from Admiral Wilson Blvd and school named from are great
ship. God bless are troop and all our ship mates.
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Sent: Friday, 09 December 2016 14:34
Name: Kenny Vansant
Address: 414 N E royal dr
City: Grants pass
State: Or
Zip: 97526
Spouse: Emily
email: Kennyvan@frontier.com
Telephone: 541 450 0571
Years served on the HBW From: 1961To: 1964
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: ET 2
Navy Service From: 1960To: 1961
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E t 2
Plank Owner
Want to wish all my shipmates a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year !
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Sent: Wednesday, 23 November 2016 21:30
Name: David Grabeel
Address: 809 Timberline Drive
City: Lenoir City
State: TN
Zip: 37772
Spouse: Beverly
email: Grabeels4@bellsouth.net
Telephone: 865-548-3842
Years served on the HBW From: 1978 To: 1981
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: YN3
Navy Service From: Oct 1977 To: Aug 1981
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E4
Really enjoyed my time spent on the Wilson. Met a lot of great guys. Proud
to have served with you guys. Lots of great times. God bless you all.
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Sent: Thursday, 20 October 2016 19:42
Name: Rich Longwell
Address: 536 Mulder Dr
City: Lincoln
State: NE
Zip: 68510
Spouse: Debbie
email: rlongwell@aol.com
Telephone: 402-504-0922
Years served on the HBW From: 1969 To: 1971
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E3 - ETSN
Navy Service From: 1969 To: 1975
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: ET3 - E4
Just found this site... Like to say Hi to everyone I served aboard the
Wilson with, and especially everyone in the ET gang. Great memories.
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Sent: Wednesday, 21 September 2016 19:48
Name: Rowland Burke Huddleston
Address: 1101 EdgehillAve, Apt1009
City: Nashville
State: TN
Zip: 37203
Spouse: Available
email: rowhud@yahoo.com
Telephone: 6152680971
Years served on the HBW From: 1959 To: 1962
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: Radarman 2
Navy Service From: 1958 To: 1962
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E2
Plank Owner YES
I just want to say: \\\"who was the idiot who thought it a good idea to use
the DD7 for target practice? Do you know that we have B52 flying over us
right now that are all over 5o years old? Wasn't our ship the most beautiful
ship in the Navy? And are the new, boxy ships, really harder to track on
radar? They sure look ugly to me. Just sayen! Thanks
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Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 11:55
Name: Galen Engel
Address: 60 Shepherd Cove
City: Abilene
State: TX
Zip: 79605
Spouse: Cyndy
email: galenengel@suddenlink.net
Years served on the HBW From: 1970 To: 1974
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FTM2
Navy Service From: 68 To: 74
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: FTM-2
Made both the \'71 and \'72 WestPac cruises with the greatest bunch of guys
ever. If anyone knows any contact information on John Myers or Ted Schmidt,
I would love to contact them.
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Sent: Sunday, 7 August , 2016 19:52
Name: John R. Johnson
Address: 21100 Ardmore Park Drive
City: St. Clair Shores
State: MI
Zip: 48081
Spouse: Carole
email: chestef@yahoo.com
Telephone: 586-779-9120
Years served on the HBW From: 1959 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MMFN
Navy Service From: Feb. 1969 To: Dec. 1970
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MMFN
Looking for E-2 and E-3 \"Snipe\" shipmates during 1969-1970 Vietnam/Korea
cruise. We have a potential claim for Agent Orange exposure and other
matters.
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Sent: Thursday, 28 July 2016 06:38
Name: Rowland huddleston
Address: 112512th ave south
City: Nashville
State: Tn
Zip: 37203
Spouse:
email: rowhud@yahoo.com
Telephone: 6152680971
Years served on the HBW From: 1959 To: 1962
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E3
Navy Service From: 1958 To: 1962
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E3
Plank Owner Check if YES
Request permission to come aboard Sir!
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Sent: Saturday, 16 July 2016 19:46
Name: Bruce Pettengill
Address: 301 Hawthorne St
City: Sutherlin
State: OR
Zip: 97479
Spouse: Connie
Years served on the HBW From: 1984 To: 1987
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E-6
Navy Service From: Oct 1976 To: Mar 2001
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-8
Joined the Crew of the Henry B in Japan, while on cruise, OI Division LPO,
Made Chief on DDG-7. Was a great ship and a great crew!
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Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 9:39 AM
Name: Jim Jackmore
Address:
City: Philadelphia
State: Pa
Zip: 19460
Spouse: Lynda
email: jackmoreusnr@gmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1981 To: 1983
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: Lt.
Navy Service From: 1981 To: 2008
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: Captain
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Name: David Van Bogart
City: St. Paul
State: mn
Zip: 55119
Spouse: Val
email: 9.davidvb@gmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1971 To: 1975
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FTM2
Navy Service From: 1969 To: 1975
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: FTM2
Hammering Hank Mustin (VADM) died April 11, 2016
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Sent: Sunday, 08 May 2016 09:12
Name: DAVID C. DUNKLE
Address: 5213 DUNKLE BRANCH ROAD
City: LAVALETTE
State: WV
Zip: 25535
Spouse: DELLA
email: DUNKLESPEED@AOL.COM
Telephone: 304 633-7221 / 525-0544
Years served on the HBW From: 1978 To: 1979
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: PC3
Navy Service From: 1975 To: 1979
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: PC2
Comments:
I WAS ACCOUNTABLE POSTAL CLERK.
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Sent: Thursday, 14 April 2016 21:33
Name: Mike Szabo
Address: 1102 E. Phoenix St
City: Payson
State: Az
Zip: 85541
Spouse: Brenda
email: 1badassbronco@gmail.con
Telephone: 928-595-0632
Years served on the HBW From: 1983 To: 1985
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MRFN
Navy Service From: 1983 To: 1987
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MR2
One of the best experiences of my life. Always will cherish the memories of
the Wilson.
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Sent: Saturday, 12 March 2016 01:16
Name: James E. Freeman
Address: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (Z C-892CB)
City: San Diego
State: CA
email: stout.aaron.m@gmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1963 To: 1964
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: HMC
Navy Service From: 1943 To: 1964
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: HMC
Comments.............
HMC James E Freeman is my Granddad. He passed in Feb.
2006. His marker in San Diego faces the Pacific Ocean side at the Fort
Rosecrans National Cemetery, plot # Z C-892CB
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Sent: Thursday, 28 January 2016 17:40
Name: Paul Fears
Address: 6201 Lafayette ST
City: New Port Richey
State: Florida
Zip: 34652-2653
Spouse: Wilma
email: fearspaul48@yahoo.com
Telephone: 7278081983
Years served on the HBW From: 1966 To: 1970
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT1
Navy Service From: 1962 To: 1989
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: CWO4
Served in After fireroom
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Sent: Saturday, 26 December 2015 16:04
Name: Paul W Jones
Address: 3503 Bacon Ct
City: Virginia Beach
State: Va
Zip: 23462
Spouse: Deceased
email: paulpls123@aol.com
Telephone: 757-434-3826
Years served on the HBW From: 1974 To: 1977
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MM
Navy Service From: 4-July-1974 To: 1-October-1994
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MM1
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Sunday, 22 November 2015 19:23
Name: Mike Story
email: mykestorm5000@yahoo.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1978 To: 1982
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MM2
Navy Service From: 8/77 To: 8/87
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MM1
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Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2015 04:48
Name: David Naugle
Address: 9316 Cobble Mountain Road
City: Bakersfield
State: CA
Zip: 93313
Spouse: Terri Lyn
email: superdusa@aim.com
Telephone: 661 735 5372
Years served on the HBW From: 1973 To: 1975
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: ETN3
Navy Service From: 1970 To: 1977
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: ETN2
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Sent: Thursday, 15 October 2015 11:55
Name: William \"Bill\" Davis
Address: 600 Queen St
City: Honolulu
State: HI
Zip: 96813
Spouse: Akiko
email: billkane721@gmail.com
Telephone: 808 983 9410
Years served on the HBW From: 1974 To: 1977
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: RM2
Navy Service From: 1972 To: 1998
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: RMCM(SW)
Comments....
Best ship I served on during my entire navy career.
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Sent: Wednesday, 14 October 2015 13:54
Name: Thomas V Stephens
Address: 9 Edwards Road
City: Poquoson
State: VA.
Zip: 23662
Spouse: Sally
email:
thomas.stephens@verizon.net
Years served on the HBW From: 1966 To: 1967
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: RM3
Navy Service From: 1962 To: 1968
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: RM2
Great times and great Reunions
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Sent: Tuesday, 13 October 2015 16:40
Name: Michael Anderson
Address: 116 Eagle Stream Drive Apt. L56
City: Eagleville
State: PA
Zip: 19403
Spouse: Deceased
Telephone: 1-484-904-3907
Years served on the HBW From: 1972 To: 1973
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E-2
Navy Service From: 10/01/1971 To: 01/01/1973
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-3
Please contact me concerning the ship while in Vietnam. Thank you
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Sent: Friday, 2 October , 2015 21:03
Name: lou cartier
Address: 871 west erie st.
City: chandler
State: az
Zip: 85225
Spouse: mary
email: Loucar213@gmail.com
Telephone: 480 242 0631
Years served on the HBW From: 1975 To: 1978
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: mm3
Navy Service From: 1974 To: 1985
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: mm3
Was agreat ship to be on and thank you bob for the hat on10 2 15 if anyone
remembers me dont be afraid to call
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Sent: Thursday, 1 October 2015 18:14
Name: Larry Herbert
City: Friendswood
State: Tx
Zip: 77546
Spouse: Sherry
email: larryherbert1@aol.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1975 To: 1979
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: O1-O2
Navy Service From: 1967 To: 1990
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: O4
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Sent: Tuesday, 22 September 2015 23:19
Name: John W Hancock
Address: 13201 Sixth Ave SX
City: Cressaptown
State: MD
Zip: 21502
Spouse: Beckie
email: auntbeck@atlanticbb.net
Telephone: 301-707-9072
Years served on the HBW From: 1964 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E-3
Navy Service From: Nov 1963 To: Dec. 1966
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-3
Comment
Looking forward to the 10th reunion of the USS Henry B Wilson in San Diego,
CA. 2015
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Sent: Sunday, 6 September 2015 15:43
Name: Charles MacDonald
Address: 19 Ellsmere ave
City: Waterbury
State: ct
Zip: 06705
email: cecmac3@yahoo.com
Telephone: 203 565-5391
Years served on the HBW From: 1986 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT/3
Navy Service From: 1986 To: 1990
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BT/3
Comments.............
Those were the days . miss the crew
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Sent: Monday, 31 August 2015 17:34
Name: Jay Hodge (Henry O. Jr.)
Years served on the HBW From: 1975 To: 1978
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E-2,3 & 4
Navy Service From: 1974 To: 1980
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-5 \"selectee\"
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Sent: Sunday, 12 July 2015 09:47
Name: Mark Ferguson
Address: 8360 Village School Drive
City: Cumming
State: GA
Zip: 30041
email: Mcfergy@me.com
Telephone: 6782967243
Years served on the HBW From: 1978 To: 1981
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT2
Navy Service From: 1976 To: 1981
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E5
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Sent: Thursday, 11 June 2015 20:32
Name: Jon Tibke
Address: 28228 187th Ave SE
City: Kent
State: WA
Zip: 98042
Spouse: Nancy
email: jtibke@gmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1986 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: IC2
Navy Service From: Feb 86 To: May 91
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: IC2
Comment
I was one of a handful to be the last to officially depart her while she was
leaving San Deigo.
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Sent: Monday, 8 June 2015 10:25
Name: John Wright
Address: 24410 Lanning Drive
City: Katy
State: TX
Zip: 77493
Spouse: Rebecca J.
email: jcraigo44@gmail.com
Telephone: 281-352-1022
Years served on the HBW From: 1969 To: 1970
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: IC2
Navy Service From: 1966 To: 1970
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: IC@
Listening to the Magnificent Seven brought back memories of "playing the
music" orders from the bridge.
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Sent: Saturday, 23 May 2015 1745
Name: Gary Bliss
Address: p.o. box 628
City: Meridian
State: ID
Zip: 83680
Spouse: Crystal
email: wattchman@hotmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1972 To: 1974
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT3
Navy Service From: 1971 To: 1977
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-5
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Sent: Wednesday, 20 May 2015 17:37
Name: Kent L. Frink
Address: 2406 Ave B
City: Carlsbad
State: NM
Zip: 88220
Spouse: Sandra
email: klf61chs@yahoo.com
Telephone: 575 706 3249
Years served on the HBW From: 1961 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: fm3
Navy Service From: 1961 To: 1966
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MR2
Comments......
Came aboard right out of boot on the ships 1st. birthday party. never felt
so out of place in my life. Shortly after we left for a west pac cruise
which I have very fond memories of.
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Sent: Sunday, 17 May 2015 18:47
Name: Donald Oswald
Address: 430 Delta Ave.
City: Manistique
State: Michigan (MI)
Zip: 49854
Spouse: Widowed
email: donald_oswald@charter.net
Telephone: 9063412287
Years served on the HBW From: 1977 To: 1980
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: QMC
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1983
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: QMC
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Sent: Thursday, 14 May 2015 10:02
Name: BONNAR QUINT
Address: 41613 N. HARBOUR TOWN CT.
City: ANTHEM
State: AZ
Zip: 85086
Spouse: MARY
email: bquint@cox.net
Telephone: 6235518313
Years served on the HBW From: 1962 To: 1963
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: ETN2
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1966
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: ETN2
HEY GUYS- REMEMBER THE DAY DURING A CO INSPECTION, HE FOUND THE SAKI BOTTLE
WE WERE USING AS AN IRONING SPRINKLER (GRIN). BOY, DID WE TALK FAST TRYING
TO CONVINCE HIM WE WE RE JUST TRYING TO STAY \\\"SQUARED AWAY\\\". FOND
MEMORIES OF OUR WESTPAC CRUISE.
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Sent: Monday, 4 May 2015 12:32
Name: Larry Runser
Address: 12301 Buckskin Trail
City: Poway
State: Ca
Zip: 92064
Spouse: Nadine
email: pwman1942@gmail.com
Telephone: 858-748-9421
Years served on the HBW From: 1970 To: 1972
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MM1/MMC
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1980
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-9
Comments
I will always have fond memories of HBW,As I made chief aboard As MM1 I was
LPO in the aft engine room,We did pull in to DaNang for a few hours on the
1971 west pac, I remember hearing the percussion grenades going off while we
were moored there, while backing out of there we had full back on one screw
and full ahead on the other
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Sent: Sunday, 19 April 2015 20:10
Name: Roger Lang
Address: P.O. Box 621
City: O\'Neill
State: Ne
Zip: 68763
Spouse: Widowed
email: rslang@telebeep.com
Telephone: (402) 3430-1136
Years served on the HBW From: 1970 To: 1974
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: GMM 1
Navy Service From: 1952 To: 1974
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: GMMC
Comments.............
Was able to attend the last reunion in Branson,Mo, was great to reunite with
some of the old crew, and it was great to see Capt. Jensen again. Had a
great time being with my running mate BMC Roy Charley, looking forward to
the next one. The Happy Hank was by far my 2nd beast ship, my 1st one being
my 1st ship the U.S.S. Helena Ca-75,but the crew we had on the Wilson when I
was there was second to none.
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Sent: Wednesday, 08 April 2015 15:28
Name: Paul W Jones, USN Ret.
Address: 3503 Bacon Ct
City: Virginia Beach
State: Va
Zip: 23462
Spouse: Joanne M (Barton) Jones, (deceased 2004)
email: paulpls123@aol.com
Telephone: 757-434-3826
Years served on the HBW From: 1974 To: 1979
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: Machinist Mate E-3
Navy Service From: July 1974 To: Oct 1994
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-6 MM
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Friday, 27 March 2015 08:59
Name: Dave Shanahan
Address: 923 Bellview Road
City: Mclean
State: VA
Zip: 22102
email: dshanahan1@cox.net
Years on the HBW 1960
This is a wonderful site. My Father was always so proud of his time aboard
the \\\"Magnificent Seven\\\" and humbled by the men he served with. I am
grateful and lucky that I was able to get underway on a number of different
dependents day cruises. Thank you so much for honoring his service. Dave
Shanahan Captain, USN, SC (Ret)
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Sent: Wednesday, 18 March 2015 05:59
Name: Roger Watson
City: Sanford
State: ME
Zip: 04073
Spouse: Nadine
email:
nearlyperfectrabbitry@gmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1964 To: 1968
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: GMG1
Navy Service From: 1963 To: 1970
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: GMG1
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Sent: Wednesday, 28 January 2015 19:40
Name: REYNOLDS J. STOUTE
Address: 634 STATE HWY 21 W
City: CEDAR CREEK
State: Texas
Zip: 78612-3182
email:
reynoldsstoute42@yahoo.com
Telephone: 512 800 6407
Years served on the HBW From: 1961 To: 1964
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: EM 3
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1964
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: EM 3nIC
NICE TO SEE THIS SITE AS I HAVE TO SEE SOME OF THE CREW SERVED WITH. BEST
BEST SHIP IN THE NAVY, GREAT CREW TO SERVE WITH, GOOD MEMORIES, THANKS TO
ALL THAT SERVED ON HER. REYNOLDS
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Sent: Saturday, 24 January 2015 16:58
Name: ronald walker
Address: 6017 jeannine dr
City: lewisville
State: n.c.
Zip: 27023
Spouse: june
email: walker20082@aol.com
Telephone:
Years served on the HBW From: 1963 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: YN3
Navy Service From: 1962 To: 1966
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: YN3
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From: charles farnham
Sent: Tuesday, 20 January 2015 19:21
Subject: RE: 1967 Transcription
Interesting, but it does leave me wondering a bit. Since the message
purports to be a transcript of a tape it would seem to be authentic. On the
other hand, I reported to MACV Combat Operations Center in May of 1967 and
one of my collateral duties was to keep an eye on the health of the VN
railway system, with the objective of preventing damage/interruptions to the
system by the enemy (or by own forces as well). A close friend of mine that
I see weekly was a NGFS spotter during that year in the coastal area from
Danang north to the Cua Viet. I asked him if he ever had an occasion to call
for naval gunfire on the rail system, and he said he did not. Too, since the
NVN and Viet Cong had no trains or ability to use the rail system there was
no reason for us to cause damage to the system to prevent their usage. So,
perhaps you can see my mystification over the transcript. I also wonder
about the number of rounds fired in the limited period spanning the
transcript (HBW fired 5,727 rds during the 1971 deployment). Aside from all
that, it makes good reading.
chuck
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From: Earl Doughty [mailto:eedoughty@live.com]
Sent: Monday, 19 January 19, 2015 12:43
1967 Transcription
Hi guys,
Attached (below) is a four page MS Word document I put together. Back in
1967 Viet Nam I recorded (on reel to reel tape) several days of Capt. Cocke
over the PA system. He was giving us updates of firing missions we were on.
It’s an interesting piece of our history. At the time several guys asked if
I could make them copies. I don’t recall ever doing so.
Since reel to reel tapes are completely dead, and cassettes tapes are fading
fast, I decided to make a transcription of the audio until I can decide
which kind of audio media is going to be here for a while. So, feel free to
forward this to anyone whom you think may be interested. If for some reason
the file won’t open or you have trouble with it, let me know and I will
resend it.
Hank,
If you would, please forward this to Lt. Bowman, Golden, and perhaps
Chapman. On a side note: Chris Allen left a message on Donald “Robbie”
Robinson’s phone a few weeks ago now, and no one ever answered. I’m nearly
positive it is our Robbie, but about 75% of the people in Alabama are named
Robinson—must be a family owned state.
Everyone take care and I hope you enjoy the document. I’m sure all of you
could add some personal memories to the days of the recording, and would
love to hear them and fill in some blanks.
Sincerely,
Earl Doughty
20 Years Old 1967
Gunfire Support Mission About Ten Miles South Of The DMZ
From March 24, Friday Through March 27, Monday
Transcription Of Unauthorized Reel To Reel Recording Of PA Broadcast To The Crew From Commanding Officer Of The Henry B. Wilson, Edward M Cocke
The following transcription was recorded in the laundry press room that was located below Mount 52 on the fantail of the ship by Earl Doughty. Words in parenthesis denote standard ship’s business on the intercom.
Capt. Cocke:
uh, in an area of the same targets we were shooting at this morning, but with the difference that they now have uh, Charlies observed in the open. Uh, we’ll be firing on them very shortly. Personnel topside, uh, take cover.
…We fired at a range of twenty-thousand yards and landed within fifty yards of the target.
(Money orders are now for sale in the post office.)
(Commence salt water wash down of topside spaces)
(Crew staff book meeting on the mess decks)
Capt. Cocke:
Firing mount 51. Uh, continue with your work aft.
There are aircraft in the area and uh, there will be about ten to fifteen minutes before they clear out. Our target is a railroad bridge at a range of twenty-thousand five-hundred yards.
…shooting up the railroad uh, which is uh, ten and one quarter miles from us.
…he’s walking the rounds around out there. He’s pleased with where the rounds are landing. Uh, we had a little bit of doubt at first because he was adding two-hundred rounds, and uh, then going left another hundred and then adding a three-hundred uh, and then right and…and then he informed us—we didn’t ask him—that our shots are landing. The spots are taking affect. He’s just walking the rounds around to uh, to bust up the target area out there. ……You could literally say we’re working on the railroad.
The plan of uh, that when we resume firing is from the spotter that he uh, is beginning, he’s pleased that the way the rounds are working around the track and very shortly as soon as we resume firing, he’ll spot us to the track again and then he’ll have us put both mounts on target and work up and down the track and uh, sort of work it over. …..…he has the shot on the target now and we’re putting both guns out, uh, we will fire two guns of five salvos to work over the railroad.
Sounds : Four blasts shaking the press room
Capt. Cocke:
Hit the tracks that time. He’s going to move us another three-hundred meters down the track and tear up more of the railroad.
Sounds : Four blasts shaking the press room
Capt. Cocke:
…..down the railroad track and uh, we’re going to do it all over again. Just like we did—five salvos two mounts.
Sounds : Four blasts shaking the press room and guys reacting
Capt. Cocke:
…another three-hundred yards down the railroad and we’re doing it again. (background voice: left)
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Sounds : Four blasts shaking the press room
Capt. Cocke:
We walked down the railroad here. We’re going to go down another three-hundred yards down the track, but we’ve torn up enough track that we’ve got out of one spotters area and they shifted spotters on us and uh, they’ve given us to another spotter and we’ll continue tearing up the railroad track using another spotter.
With the new spotter we’ll fire one round first for adjustment. If that’s on then we’ll go to…to our salvo fire.
…There’s a helicopter in the area now, so we had to check fire. It should be uh, clear very shortly and we’ll commence firing again.
…down the track further now—same thing over again, uh, one gun fire salvos. …spotter’s reported we’ve really chewed up the area, he says the long gun has gone across the track. …spotter’s reported that the track has uh, bunkers built into it also, that uh, the shots have been falling all along the tracks and on top of these bunkers. Tonight they expect to move through the area, and when they do move through the area they’ll give us a damage assessment at that time. He thinks right now that uh, we did an awful lot of damage. (background voice: got it?) …That completes this fire mission; uh we have fired a hundred and seven good rounds into the target area. Uh, mounts police you’re brass, we have two more targets coming up. They’ll be giving em to us very shortly. Meanwhile, let’s hustle and get that brass in.
…two new targets now. Personnel uh, re-man your mounts so that we can get this fire over effectively for them.
Sounds : Six blasts shaking the press room
Capt. Cocke:
We fired twenty rounds at a concentration of VC, uh, who were pinning down our troops. Uh, we fired, uh, within one-thousand yards of our own troops at that time.
…it’s gotten a spotter on it. He wants another fire for effect right in there.
Sounds: Seven blasts shaking the press room
Capt. Cocke:
This is the Capt. the spotter just reported that uh, we’re right on the target and he was most pleased with the firing this afternoon, uh, very satisfactory firing. He said we certainly had a good day of firing. He’s going to take a little rest himself. He has no further targets for us, uh, this afternoon. There’s other spotters over there who may however, and the spotter who just checked out with us to get a little bit of rest says he hopes that he will be able to fire with us tonight. He’s looking forward, uh, to having a little fun and uh, with the way we’re shooting he expects to have good results tonight.
Earl Doughty:
The sounds you have just heard were recorded March the 24th 1967. The ship was sitting just offshore of Viet Nam approximately ten miles south of Da Nang. The rest of the tape on this side of the reel was recorded March 25th at the same location.
Capt. Cocke:
…have just informed us the round is on target. They’re delay is due to hilos in the area. As soon as the hilos clear while we’ll pepper the target. We are firing within nine-hundred yards of friendly troops in support of friendly troops pinned down by VC position.
They’ve given us the all clear, two guns, ten salvos, fire for effect.
Sounds : Many blasts (buddies talking: Two…definitely got that two, right? I felt the ship going up in air. That’s four. ( Laughter.)
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Capt. Cocke:
Well, we peppered that target, uh, target destroyed uh, we’re now being given uh, a fresh target.
…another VC position. There’s kind of a small delay here in the firing due to the fact that the spotter’s having a bit of communication difficulty with his forward spotter. The spotter we’re using is located uh, oh about five miles from the target. He cannot see the target but he’s using the troops that are in the field that are close to the target to relay spots through him. Now he’s on a different radio circuit with the troops in the field, and he’s having trouble talking to the troops in the field.
…the spotter reports uh, we have a good position on our rounds. They’re landing right in there, uh, he has a delay because now there’s two F-8s in the area.
Uh, the spotter has just given us now a check fire due to the fact there’s an air strike being run in the area. Uh, the spotter has just given us an end of mission on the target we were firing on due to the fact that an air strike came in. Uh, this was no fault of ours or the accuracy of our gunfire that the air strike came in. It just happened to have come in there. It wasn’t because we weren’t hittin it because we were doing a little better than what the airplanes were doing, actually.
Alright, in about twenty minutes we will start an area of preparation fire. We will fire for ten minutes in this area of preparation fire.
…there has now been a delay of fifteen minutes on our firing, uh, the spotter has just told us, so, so we will start, uh, fire now will be scheduled to commence at 11:15.
This is the Captain speaking. A report on our last uh, fire that we just did, the position, uh, the few rounds we uh, we were able to get in there… it chased uh, twelve Charlies out of their holes and they went running up the trail and uh, they zapped em with uh, the artillery fire, 106.
…preparation fire now!
Sounds : Thirty-three blasts shaking the press room
Capt. Cocke:
Helicopters are now inbound to the area that we softened up and put the rounds into.
… they’re still burning as of right now. Uh, said that covered the area so that they met very, very light resistance when they went in. Sort of discouraged the Charlies from staying in there. So it looks like we’ve been doing some good over there.
You’ve noticed that the wind’s picked up a little bit. The uh, weather reports in have stated that the North East monsoon is about to start. Of course, uh, back up again. And we’re all pretty familiar with this monsoon stuff with what happened to us up there in the gulf with forty knots of wind or so. And it looks like the weather people are right. And uh, just because we’ve been steaming around real slowly here and not doing any rolling, maybe in the next few days it’s going to be a little lively under us. So it’s time to get things nailed down and tightened down again around the ship, and more or less prepare for some heavier weather.
I expect that, that this evening, or late this afternoon—one or the other—we will depart the area here and go back toward the north of where we were before. Now, at 06:00 tomorrow morning we’re scheduled to unrep from the Zelima (USS Zelima AR-49). That’s a refer ship. We’ll pick up a lot of groceries there. Mr. Lampman’s put in for a lot of goodies. Hopefully they’ll come through with it. And then tomorrow afternoon at 15:00 we are scheduled to rearm and get fuel at the same time from the USS Sacremento. That shows how great these AOE’s are. You get sort of one stop service there. You get bullets and fuel at the same time. If they were a refer ship, we would only have to make one stop tomorrow. As it is we only have to make two rather that three if we were with the old style ships.
I wish we had more information on the damage we did uh, on the other fires as the troops moved through the area. He’s going to contact the corps commander’s liaison officer late this afternoon or this evening, and then he’ll get something over to us. However, the report is we’ve done a lot of damage over there.
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LT. Davis and LT. Haskell just returned by swift boat as most of you probably know, and they were up in an airplane looking at the fire yesterday when we was shooting at those bunkers along the rail road, and Mr. Davis’ comment was, was that was real good. He was real proud—he’s off the ship—because they were landing in there. So uh, he’s got it from his own eyes how it hit up there and of course the spotters have been pretty enthusiastic about the accuracy of the fire. You’ve really been throwing em out. And I guess you’ve noticed that uh, those of you maybe that haven’t gotten far if you’ll look at mount 51, the paint’s burned on the barrel, it’s blistered. So we’ve really been putting the rounds out.
Earl Doughty:
On the evening of March the 25th we left the area and proceeded to the northern-most tip of Viet Nam, where the following sounds were recorded
Capt. Cocke:
…now he’s going down now close to take a look. Uh, they get fooled sometimes when they get close. Uh, ????? wich told me that uh, not long ago Canberra when uh, one of his planes went down to take a look he said, “There’s a Charlie lying on the ground.” he says, “No, he’s playing possum! By golly he’s shooting at me!” And he got outa there and says, “Okay give it to him now.” And he says they gave it to the Charlie that shot at him, and he’ll never shoot at anybody again.
Uh, the report from the spotter was that we destroyed two structures, we damaged one other structure, and there was one secondary explosion. In other words we hit some ammo over there.
Earl Doughty:
March 27th
Capt. Cocke:
…spotter has just given us end of target. He says good effect, uh, three structures destroyed, four structures damaged, uh, and one bunker damaged. …our spotter aircraft has had to go home to refuel. He’ll be back about 11:10 and be on station for about an hour and a half, and we’ll be shooting. We will not be shooting for the next uh, thirty minutes or so, and now is a good time to police up the brass.
…fire five salvos for effect. He has spotted us on target.
…in a combat zone. And even though it’s gonna lie there real tightly, when we hit, it’s gonna move about. So make sure all these equipments are tied down. I’ve noticed uh, some people leaving work tools adrift, such as wrenches, a screwdriver, or you got through with your work without just putting it back into its toolbox storage with the lid closed on the toolbox. This is uh, just as bad a piece of shrapnel. It’ll fly right through the ship, if we sustain a hit. So, think about the consequences if one of these loose pieces of equipment hits someone.
….we had real good affect on the target. Uh, he’s going down close now to take a look. Of course he goes down to uh, sort of help us out to see how we’ve done, as well as to see if there’s anything moving down there. But each time he goes down it’s like putting his head in the lion’s mouth, you know to…if we didn’t get em all down there they can really ruin em.
…uh, report he said we had two structures damaged, two structures destroyed, two bunkers destroyed, and one killed in action. Our dispersal on all the fire for effects is excellent.
…On the last one we damaged three more structures. …end of target. Good effect on target.
…all rounds on target.
…the mount 51, uh, to enable damage control personnel to repair a fresh water spigot uh, that has broken on the main deck.
…The main deck on the starboard side is now is safe for personnel to go out.
….structures were destroyed. Eight structures heavily damaged. (END OF TAPE)
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Sent: Tuesday, 06 January 06, 2015 18:19
Name: John Clark ( J-Dubs )
City: Washburn
State: Wi
Zip: 54891
Spouse: Cynthia
email: llakerd@hotmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1962 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FN--MM2
Navy Service From: Jan 62 To: Apr 66
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MM2
Comments:
I stumbled across this site quite by accident today and have been glued to
it for hours. So happy to hear of some of our shipmates and so saddened to
hear of the loss of others. After 50 years a lot of things have changed,
but, after browsing this site for the last couple of hours some of it seems
like yesterday. I miss the "Hammerin Hank" It's where I grew up
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Sent: Wednesday, 12 November 2014 18:18
Name: Michael Stroud
Address: 12 Hilltop Rd
City: New Haven
State: CT
Zip: 06515
Spouse: Stephanie Stroud
email: stroudmichael1@gmail.com
Telephone: 203-821-1131
Years served on the HBW From: 1985 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E-4
Navy Service From: 1985 To: 1989
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-4
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Tuesday, 23 September 2014 15:18
Name: Jerry Shriner
Address: 57 Norwood Ave
City: New London
State: CT
Zip: 06320
email: jshriner@gdeb.com
Telephone: 860-389-8680
Years served on the HBW From: 1987 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BM1 SW
Navy Service From: Sept 77 To: Nov 97
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BMC (E-7)
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Sent: Sunday, 14 September 2014 21:22
Name: Larry Coburn
City: Bakersfield
State: Ca
Zip: 93309
Spouse: Jeannie
email: hotroddin36@bak.rr.com
Telephone: 661 204 0670
Years served on the HBW From: 1962 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E3
Navy Service From: April 62 To: April 66
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E3
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Sent: Wednesday, 3 September 2014 14:14
Name: Mark Redd
Address: 3221 Vandyke Ave.
City: San Diego
State: Ca
Zip: 92105
email: mark.redd48@yahoo.com
Telephone: 619 528-0346
Years served on the HBW From: 1986 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT-3
Navy Service From: April 1986 To: Oct 1993
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: Recommended for seconded class.
I miss those days and crew mates.
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Sent: Friday, 29 August 2014 8:21
Name: H. Joe Thompson
Address: 406 W. Jackson St
City: Sullivan
State: Illinois
Zip: 61951
Spouse: Marsha L. Thompson
email: mo_sharpshooter@yahoo.com
Telephone: 217-254-3083
Years served on the HBW From: 1971 To: 1972
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: EM3
Navy Service From: 1969 To: 1975
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: EM2
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Sent: Monday, 18 August 2014 18:31
Name: DONALD L.T. CASALE
Address: PO BOX 3219
City: N. ATTLEBORO
State: MA
Zip: 02761-3219
Spouse: ANA M. CASALE
email: dltcasale@yahoo.com
Telephone: 508-958-0012
Years served on the HBW From: 1970 To: 1971
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E-3
Navy Service From: 1969 To: 1972
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-3
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Sent: Saturday, 16 August 2014 15:54
Name: john t kroner
Address: 3315 31st ave n apt 115
City: st pete
State: fl
Zip: 33713
Spouse: anita
email: jtkroner@yahoo.com
Telephone: 407 970 2013
Years served on the HBW From: 1979 To: 1983
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: ms3
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1983
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: ms3
Comments.............
Best of times
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Sent: Wednesday, 30 July 2014 22:40
Name: Mark Brown
Address: 150 Esther ct
City: Myrtle Creek
State: Oregon
Zip: 97457
Spouse: Donna
email: beachbum122752@yahoo.com
Telephone: 5416700814
Years served on the HBW From: 1972 To: 1976
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BM3
Navy Service From: 1972 To: 1977
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BM2
BEST TIME OF MY LIFE.
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Sent: Monday, 28 July 2014 07:28
Name: Rowland Huddleston
Address: 1125 12th Ave. South
City: Nashville
State: TN
Zip: 37203
email: rowhud@yahoo.com
Telephone: 6152680971
Years served on the HBW From: 1960 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: Radar 2
Navy Service From: 1958 To: 1962
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: Radar 2
Plank Owner YES
Comments
So sorry to see that Captain Caney has passed away! Here is a story when
Capt. Caney\'s quick thinking saved the Ship! All you guys loving the \"Hamer\'n
Hank\" (Great name! Not used in my day)would have been on another ship
entirely if not for his quick thinking on that early morning as we passed by
Coronado island on our way to dock at San Diego. I was in charge of the
lookouts and was standing on the flying bridge next to the Captain when the
forward lookout spoke into the sound powered phone: “Boggy, eleven o’clock
on collision course!” I wish I knew that lookout’s name cause his quick
report saved our buts! The Captain slightly raised his voice and said: “Hard
right rudder, Flank speed!” The Henry B’s bow raised out of the water like
we were on a speed boat. And the lumbering freighter came out of the fog and
passed us so close that you could almost have passed a coffee cup between
the two ships. I wish I knew the name of that “Deck Ape” who did his job and
saved us all from the ignomy of wrecking our ship in friendly waters! I am
so excited about seeing shipmates across the years stories about the valiant
‘Hammer’n Hank” and it’s many exploits! So this has caused many memories to
re-surface. Thanks for keep’n her ship shape all those years. Hey, how can I
get a certificate as a plank owner and as a pollywog on her first crossing
of the equator?
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Sent: Saturday, 26 July 2014 12:15
Name: Ervin McManus Jr.
Address: 501 Richmond Park Lane
City: Fort Worth
State: Texas
Zip: 76140
Spouse: Marsha
email: ervin.mcmanus@yahoo.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1963 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E-3
Navy Service From: 1962 To: 1966
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-3
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Sent: Friday, 25 July 2014 12:15
Name: Rowland Huddleston
Address: 1125 12th Ave. South
City: Nashville
State: TN
Zip: 37203
email: rowhud@yahoo.com
Telephone: 615-268-0971
Years served on the HBW From: 1960 To: 1962
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: RM 2
Navy Service From: 1958 To: 1962
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: Radarman 2
Plank Owner YES
Comments.............
One Sailors Experience of Acapulco Our Ship, The Henry B. Wilson DDG-7, had
just been commissioned and were headed out of Boston to San Diego to join
WestPak. I was tired of so much bull about guys sexual prowess and decided
that a real man tells the truth. So I requested shore leave when we got to
Acapulco to \"loose my virginity.\" When we went through the Panama Canal
and were headed to Acapulco, I asked my Division Officer , Lt. Cmdr. Orzalli,
what had happened to my request. He said he would get back to me. Sure
enough, at the end of my watch, he showed me the chit. No way would he let
me hold it. He said he was going to have it framed AND PLANNED TO MOUNT IT
IN HIS HOME REC-ROOM! Every officer on the ship had signed it with comments
like: \"Give him all the help he needs.\" The Engineering officer said \"We
better send someone with him to keep him out of trouble.\" The Captain said:
\"He can use my gig!\" Here I was, headed down the gangway in my dress
whites when someone called my name: “Hey Huddleston” I turned around and saw
that one of the ship’s engineers who I knew only a little was calling me.
“Where are you going?” “I don’t know. Around Acapulco, I guess.” “Well, how
about we go together?” He says. I had completely forgotten what the Chief
Engineer had said on the chit. So I said: “Sure Let’s call a cab.” First we
decided to check out the bars and whore houses. The Cab took us out of town
to something like an old west scene with a dirt road, surrounded by board
walks and bars. My new friend found someone of interest right away and came
back to our table, buttoning the last of his 13 buttons, and with a smirk on
his face. “Well, haven’t you found anyone you like?” “Hell N!. I can’t stand
this place! Let’s get the hell out of here!” Back in the cab, my friend
explained that we needed to find a nicer place. He drove us all the way
across Acapulco across the other city line to a beautiful, hill top with
cloth covered tables scattered across a green lawn. There was a gazebo for
the small orchestra and another containing the bar. I spotted a beautiful
strawberry blond and asked the waiter to take her a drink from me. He was
smart enough to wait for the guy sitting with her to go to the john before
taking her my offering. She turned and smiled and told the waiter that the
guy was leaving soon and she would join us then. So she took me too a nice
little cottage and a while later there was a tremendous pounding on the
door. My engineer friend was hollering. He has a cab waiting and if I didn’t
hurry up, we would miss the ship! I ran out, fumbling with those darned 13
buttons. We jumped in the cab which started careening down the winding road.
We skidded to a stop in the parking lot at the dock just in time to see the
liberty launch, the last liberty launch pull away from the dock and head out
to connect with the ship. We ran to the edge hollering, but no one seemed to
hear us. Then, I heard someone shouting my name. I turned around to see The
crew of the Captains Gig all standing at attention in their dress whites:
waiting for me! So, If Captain (Ret) Orzalli happens to read this. Would you
please send me a copy of that request chit? My email address is
rowhud@yahoo.com Thanks a bunch!
Rowland Huddleston U.S.N. 58-62
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Sent: Monday, 7 July 2014 5:36 PM
Name: William Paul Bennett sr
Address: P.O.Box 3514
City: San Leandro
State: Ca
Zip: 94578
Spouse: Geneva
email: w_bennettsr@yahoo.com
Telephone: 5103513162
Years served on the HBW From: 1963 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E2,E3.E4,E5
Navy Service From: 1962 To: 1966
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: RD2
Comments.............
I guess no one kept deck logs when we docked at the Da Nang Pier in 1966,
this is affecting our ability to file for certain claims
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Sent: Saturday, 31 May 2014 17:53
Name: David Reyes
Address: 2106 Mossy Oak St
City: Arlington
State: Texas
Zip: 76012
Spouse: Linda
email: di.reyes@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: 817-804-0078
Years served on the HBW From: 1981 To: 1983
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: RM3
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1983
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: RM3
Comments.............
Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) was my first and only ship I have every served on.
While aboard it was my pleasure to served with one of the greatest crews.
Since being out of the Navy, I do miss being out to sea aboard the Henry B.
Wilson. I was disappointed by the news that she was sunk in August 2003. To
all that served on the Henry B. Wilson. God bless you all.
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Sent: Wednesday, 28 May 2014 13:35
Name: Willard Ronald Baughn
Address: 4452 NW Wisteria Dr.
City: Lake City
State: FL
Zip: 32055
Spouse: Judith
email: wilbaughn@gmail.com
Telephone: 386-984-0499
Years served on the HBW From: 1960 To: 1961
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: RD3
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1966
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: RD3
Plank Owner YES
After bootcamp at San Diego transferred to Newport, RI, then to Boston Naval
Shipyard to board the Wilson...she was commissioned across the pier from the
USS Constitution...then down and thru the Panama Canal eventually docking in
San Diego, CA.
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Sent: Sunday, 25 May 2014 14:27
Name: Kenneth R. Vansant
Address: 1550 Lakeshore Dr
City: Selma
State: Or
Zip: 97538
Spouse: Emily
email: kennyvan@frontier.com
Telephone: 541-450-0571
Years served on the HBW From: 1961 To: 1964
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: ETN2
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1964
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: ETN2
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From: [mailto:vandeadzen@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 21 May 2014 9:10
Hello,
I am sending this to you to inform you that radioman Gary J. Vandermolen
died three years ago. He had nothing but fond memories of his time aboard
ship and he would like it, I know, if you could include him as part of your
website. He served around 1965-1967.
Sincerely,
Gary J Vandermolen Jr.
When the heart weeps for what it has lost,
the soul laughs for what it has found.
--Sufi aphorism
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Sent: Tuesday, 20 May 2014 12:49 PM
Name: R M. \"Mickey\" Reedy
Address: 5152 Katella Ave., Ste 102
City: Los Alamitos
State: CA
Zip: 90720
email: rmickeyr@aol.com
Telephone: 562-799-1410
Years served on the HBW From: 1961 To: 1962
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: SOG2
Navy Service From: Dec \'58 To: Nov \'62
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: SOG2
Comments
Transferred to the HBW on a swap with another SOG after she arrived in San
Diego. Missed the equator trip.
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Sent: Sunday, 18 May 2014 19:13
Name: richard f. rankin
Address: 200 beechwood dr.
City: lexington
State: nc
Zip: 27292
email: patrankin64@yahoo.com
Telephone: 336-224-0141
Years served on the HBW From: 1964 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: sn
Navy Service From: april 1961 To: april 1981
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: sk1
Comments.............
great bunch of men during my tour, i got married while on hbw in san
francisco while the ship was in the ship yard.
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Sent: Sunday, 18 May 2014 13:08 PM
Name: Thomas E Middleton
Address: 1103 Bahama Dr
City: Marion
State: Ohio
Zip: 43302
email: tomcat0069@yahoo.com
Telephone: 740-751-2818
Years served on the HBW From: 1979 To: 1984
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1984
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Sent: Sunday, 18 May 2014 12:20
Name: Roderick Murphy
Address: 9672 Tarvie CIrcle
City: Bristow
State: VA
Zip: 20136
Spouse: Flora
email: Rmurphy89@hotmail.com
Telephone: (703) 361-4427
Years served on the HBW From: 1982 To: 1986
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: YN2
Navy Service From: July 1982 To: Aug 1988
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: YN2
Comments.............
Nice site! Great memories while looking through the 1984 WESTPAC cruise
book.
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Sent: Saturday, 10 May 2014 17:15
Name: Bernard J Gabriel jr
Address: 1419 Garfield ave
City: Marinette
State: WI
Zip: 54143
Spouse: Gwendalyn
email: gwengabriel@live.com
Telephone: 715-735-5476
Years served on the HBW From: 1963 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: SN (E-3)
Navy Service From: 1962 To: 1966
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: SN (E-3)
Looking to get in contact with fellow crew mates!
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Sent: Sunday, 6 April 06, 2014 12:42
Name: Charles (Chuck) Finch
Address: 5723 S. 3700 W.
City: Roy
State: Utah
Zip: 84067
Spouse: Heidi
email: chukker8@yahoo.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1981 To: 1985
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MR2
Navy Service From: Sept. 1981 To: Feb. 2001
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MR1
Very nice website. Sure brings back a lot of old memories. Great to see the
old cruise books and faces of shipmates from the past.
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Sent: Thursday, 3 April 2014 12:16
Name: Wayne C. Golden
Address: 345 Manning Court
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Zip: 30324
Spouse: Grace
email: waygol1948@gmail.com
Telephone: 404 839 0821
Years served on the HBW From: 1966 To: 1969
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: GMG3
Navy Service From: 1966 To: 1969
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: GMG3
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Sent: Wednesday, 12 February 2014 06:48
Name: John Lyons
Address: 9560 Fintry Street
City: Bristow
State: Virginia
Zip: 20136
Spouse: Gail
email:
lyons.common@braemarnet.com
Telephone: 703-369-1265
Years served on the HBW From: 1965 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FTM1
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1982
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: FTCM
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From: Rick Campbell [mailto:rick@rickcampbellauthor.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 6:54 AM
To: demarks@ddg7.com; dan_m@centurylink.net; pemarks@ddg7.com
Subject: USS Henry B. Wilson Association - Request for Assistance
I’m Rick Campbell, a Commander who retired last year after thirty-two years
in the Navy. As I approached retirement, I decided to try my hand at writing
novels and ended up with a book deal with Macmillan / St. Martin’s Press,
one of the biggest publishers in the country.
My first book, a submarine thriller titled The Trident Deception, is getting
fantastic reviews. Booklist has even hailed it as – the best submarine novel
written in the last 30 years – since Tom Clancy’s classic The Hunt For Red
October! (I’ve pasted the early reviews below.) My publisher is very excited
about the book and is heavily promoting it, and the book will be featured at
the front of all Barnes & Nobles nationwide for two weeks. However, over
1000 novels are published each week, and my publisher can keep me at the
front of bookstores for only so long before it’s swept into oblivion by the
tidal wave of new books.
I’ve got a short window for my book to become a success. If the book doesn’t
catch on, publishers these days won’t give you a second chance – they’ll
toss you aside and look for the next hot thing. The book is getting great
reviews, but that’ll amount to a hill’s worth of beans if not enough people
hear about the book. My publisher is doing everything they can via
traditional means, and I’m doing my best to help, reaching out to those I
think would enjoy reading it.
I think former Henry B. Wilson crew members would enjoy reading The Trident
Deception. I was wondering if it were possible for you to forward this email
to former crew members. I’d really appreciate it!
As I mentioned, my publisher is very excited about the book and is sinking a
ton of money promoting it at Barnes & Noble, and will also be advertising on
Fox News (computer, tablet, and mobile) starting March 11th, totaling 2.3
million impressions (ads). However, with that kind of investment, word on
the street is - if my book doesn’t do well, St. Martin’s is going to torture
and dismember me.
(Just kidding! Maybe. I’m not exactly sure…)
So that’s my pitch. Can you help me? I’ve put a ton of work into writing the
book, finding an agent, getting a book deal, and now I’ve got a narrow
window to turn my dream of becoming a successful writer into a reality (and
keep my arms and legs). I would really appreciate it if you would spread the
word about a great combination espionage/submarine thriller that's getting
fantastic reviews to former Henry B. Wilson crew members.
You can find out more about The Trident Deception, as well as read the first
3 chapters at:
rickcampbellauthor.com
If you like what you read, you can order the hardcover from Amazon or Barnes
& Noble, etc. or the eBook (for your Kindle, Nook, iPad, or Android device).
Here are the reviews!
“Fans of submarine thrillers who are saddened by the demise of Tom Clancy
will welcome Campbell’s debut.”
— Publishers Weekly
“A terrific thriller debut. Campbell does an amazing job, balancing
character interaction with high-octane action. This is the best novel about
a submarine since Tom Clancy’s classic The Hunt For Red October (1984).”
— Jeff Ayers, Booklist (starred review)
“No one puts the reader inside a submarine like Rick Campbell does in The
Trident Deception. I couldn’t put it down. Compelling and thrilling, this
novel is a must read.”
— Jack Coughlin, New York Times bestselling author of Shooter and Time to
Kill
“The Trident Deception is a fistfight of a thriller. A masterpiece.”
— Dalton Fury, former Delta Force, and New York Times bestselling author of
Kill Bin Laden and Tier One Wild
You can also check out early reader reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
Sincerely,
Rick Campbell
rickcampbellauthor.com
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Sent: Thursday, 6 February 2014 19:03
Name: Greg Carpenter
Address: 17702 N E Hidden Dell Dr
City: Brush Prairie
State: Wa
Zip: 98606
Spouse: Karen
email: gregca7@aol.com
Telephone: 360 936-2268
Years served on the HBW From: 1966 To: 1968
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E4
Navy Service From: 1965 To: 1969
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E4
Let us know your Comments............. Upload pictures to:
contact@ddg7.com
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Sent: Friday 31 January 2014 13:26
Name: Phillip A. Willisms
Address: 7130 Frtankstown Ave. apt.117
City: Pittsburgh
State: PA
Zip: 15208-1445
Spouse: NA
email:
Telephone: 4126289990
Years served on the HBW From: 1983 To: 1986
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: QM2
Navy Service From: 82 To: 88
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E-5
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Sent: Saturday, 18 January 2014 13:38
Name: Rick Herrington
Address: 5233 Bayouside Drive
City: Chauvin
State: La
Zip: 70344
email: ukyfan@yahoo.com
Telephone: 3378527579
Years served on the HBW From: 1985 To: 1988
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FC2
Navy Service From: 1978 To: 1988
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: FC1
Member of San Diego's best softball team ever,,,, USS Henry B. Wilson/Base
Champs!
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Sent: Thursday, 2 January 2014 02:46
Name: Andy Nobles
Address: 4 Juniper Court
City: Norwich
State: CT
Zip: 06360
Spouse: Kathy
email: regfcc@yahoo.com
Telephone: 860-639-1464
Years served on the HBW From: 1987 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FC1
Navy Service From: 1978 To: 2009
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: FCCM
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Sent: Sunday, 29 December 29, 2013 20:08
Name: early williams
Address: 7740 4th av so apt j
City: birmingham
State: al
Spouse: greta
email: bigbrown5255@gmail.com
Telephone: 205 382 6319
Years served on the HBW From: 1983 To: 1985
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: e4
Navy Service From: 1980 To: 1987
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: e5
Comments.............
I went weatpac84 an enjoyed it much it was my third westpac in the navy wish
I could get in touchwith rm2 wWiggins chief pouncil was my LPO and ltjg was
out common rest may he rest in peace I was sadden when I heard the news
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Sent: Thursday, 26 December 2013 08:35
Name: Dan Church
Address: P O Box 428
City: Concord
State: NH
Zip: 03302
Spouse: Terry
email: dchurch@rowleyagency.com
Telephone: 603 4960435
Years served on the HBW From: 1967 To: 1970
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FTG3
Navy Service From: 1966 To: 1970
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: FTG3
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Sent: Sunday, 15 December 2013 7:30
Name: William Wrublewski
Address: 65-28 77 street
City: Middle Village
State: NY
Zip: 11379
Spouse:
email:
summer.time101@verizon.net
Telephone: 646-369-0279
Years served on the HBW From: 1968 To: 1970
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: RD3
Navy Service From: 1967 To: 1970
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: RD3
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Sent: Sunday, 15 December 2013 12:06
Name: David Moore
Address: 186 Calabria St.
City: Aptos
State: CA
Zip: 95003
Spouse: Sandi
email: wehavemoorefun@yahoo.com
Telephone: (831) 688-8700
Years served on the HBW From: 1970 To: 1973
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MM2/MM1
Navy Service From: 1967 To: 1974
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MM1
Comments: Just found the website. Brought back a lot of memories. I see
Dennis Miller is on the site…I remember you well. After getting out of the
Navy ! I joined the USCGR ,retired as a LT.
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Sent: Saturday, 07 December 2013 10:55
Name: Dan Marks
Address: 215 Vereda Patria
City: Rio Rico
State: AZ
Zip: 85648
Spouse: Penney
email: demarks@ddg7.com
Telephone: (520) 841-3272
Years served on the HBW From: 1961 To: 1963
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: IC3
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1963
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: IC3
Comments: Request for the "Magnificent Seven" Theme Song.....
http://www.usshenrybwilsonddg7.com/tbo/Theme.htm
It also plays on the home page when viewed by Internet Explorer.
http://www.usshenrybwilsonddg7.com/
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Sent: Thursday, 05 December 2013 21:06
Name: Richard Karbowski
Address: 3106 Bay St.
City: Unionville
State: Mi.
Zip: 48767
Spouse: Myra
email: rkarbowski@sbcglobal.net
Years served on the HBW From: 1962 To: 1967
Comments: Just got back in touch with Dale Crouch. It was great to hear from
and old friend. Dale had some bad news to pass on. For our shipmates from
1964 to 1967 you probably r! emember the Borchers brothers. Clayton (
Buckets, Gregg and Doug. Dale said that Gregg passed away in 2007 and Doug
passed away in 2010. They were great shipmates. Please say a little prayer
for the guys and their family and friends...
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Sent: Thursday, 28, November 2013
24:19
Name: James Reichelt
Address: po box 8173
City: Hualapai
State: AZ
Zip: 86412
Spouse: Kristina
email: jrreichelt@msn.com
Telephone: 520 869 4614
Years served on the HBW From: 1989 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: SN/E-3
Navy Service From: 1988 To: 2004
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: CE2
Comments: Was a great crew and ship.
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Sent: Monday, 11 November 2013 20:51
Name: Joe Perry
Address: 1726 265th St.
City: Harbor City
State: CA
Zip: 907120
email:
joerobertperry@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: 310-339-0827
Years served on the HBW From: 1973 To: 1975
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: GMG2
Navy Service From: 1970 active To: 1985 reserve
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: GMG1
Comments: Does anyone know how to get hold of Mike or Tom Wooten? I was able
to contact Mike about 10 years ago.
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Sent: Monday, 11 November 2013 14:26
Name: Michael C. Williams
Address: 4864 E84th
City: Garfield. Heights
State: Ohio
Zip: 44125
Spouse: Brenda
email: Wilson2492@yahoo.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1981 To: 1984
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MM3
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1986
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MM3
Comments: Like to hear from you guys again. Talked to Art Bullard Kenny
Swanson.
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Sent: Monday, 28 October 2013 19:58
Name: David Webb
City: Emmett
State: id
Zip: 83617
email: webbdh@yahoo.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1966 To: 1969
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: YN3
Navy Service From: 1966 To: 1969
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: YN3
Comments: Would like to hear from shipmates from that time, and any info on
Noce,Ken Kettle, Ed Welch
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Sent: Thursday, 24 October 24, 2013 10:40
Name: Larry Weisberg
Address: 3712 Woodridge Dr.
City: Harrisburg
State: PA
Zip: 17110
Spouse: Rebecca
email: lweisberg@aol.com
Telephone: 717-657-1653
Years served on the HBW From: 1989 To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: ENS O-1
Navy Service From: 1988 To: 1991
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: LTJG O-2
Comments: My first ship. Caught the last end of the last WestPAC from April
1989 - June 1989. Order for Decommissioning came in crossing the Pacific.
First LT for my 5 months onboard.
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Sent: Tuesday, 15 October 2013 22:17
Name: Michael Affantranger
Address: 1923 Grant St. NW Lot #79
City: Faribault
State: Mn.
Zip: 55021
Spouse: Connie Affantranger
email: maffantranger@msn.com
Telephone: 507-333-5837
Years served on the HBW From: 1969 To: 1973
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: TMO3
Navy Service From: 1968 To: 1973
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: TMO3
Comments: Served aboard the Henry B. from 69 to 73 and enjoyed every minute.
She definitely was the best. I am sorry to see how she ended. Great
ship and great crew. If any of you remember me I sure would like to hear
from you. Thanks for the great website.
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Sent: Thursday, 10 October 2013 12:44
Name: Gregg Woodruff
Address: 133 Woodbine Dr
City: Washington
State: WV
Zip: 26181
email:
woodythreewv@suddenlink.net
Telephone: Years served on the HBW From: 1983 To: 1985
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT2
Navy Service From: 1981 To: 1985
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BT2
Comments: Serving on the HBW7 was some on the best times of my life. I will
never forget that WESTPAC!!!!!!!!!!
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Sent: Wednesday, 25 September 2013 17:14
Name: virgil colson
City: Johnston city
State: Illinois
Spouse: Tabatha
email: virgil@mychoice.net
Years served on the HBW From: 1979 To: 1983
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT E5
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1983
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E5
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Sent: Tuesday, 24 September 2013 05:41
Name: John Wright
Address: 1214 Lindfield Lane
City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip: 77373
Spouse: Rebecca J.
email: jcraigo44@comcast.net
Telephone: 281-209-9443
Years served on the HBW From: 1969 To: 1970
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: IC2
Navy Service From: 1966 To: 1970
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: IC2
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Sent: Friday, 13 September 2013 18:32
Name: Russell Vanover
Address: 654 State Hwy 20
City: Eucha
State: Ok
Zip: 74342
email: russell@vmbsinc.com
Telephone: 918-253-8435
Years served on the HBW From: 1966 To: 1970
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: SH2
Navy Service From: 1966 To: 1970
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: SH2
Comments: I would like to know if anybody has got a settlement from VA with
kidney disease. I lost my right kidney in March 2013. I know that we was
exposed to agent orange between 1966-1970 several times. We was in Danang
more than once. Let me know if you have any information.
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Sent: Thursday, 12 September 2013 16:33
Name: larry m anderson
Address: 6335 pottery place
City: prescott
State: az
Zip: 86305
Spouse: theresa
email: tmunck@yahoo.com
Telephone: 928 830 6020
Years served on the HBW From: 1964 To: 1967
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: sfp2
Navy Service From: 1964 To: 1985
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: scpo
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Sent: Sunday, 1 September 2013 06:04
Name: Richard Chuck
Address: 859 Ester Ct.
City: Hale
State: Mich
Zip: 48739
Spouse: Harriet
email: rchc67@aol.com
Telephone: 989-473-2526
Years served on the HBW From: 1962 To: 1964
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MM3
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: MM3
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Sent: Tuesday, 13 August 2013 20:46
Name: Terry Schmdt
Address: 4104 Luckie Court
City: Zion
State: IL
Zip: 60099
Spouse: Sandi (SK1)
email: pncsret1@msn.com
Telephone: 8477467446
Years served on the HBW From: 1970 To: 1972
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: PN3
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: PNCS
Comments: Ran into Jim (doc) Pearson down in Raleigh, NC swapped sea stories
and laughed about the prank they pulled on Mike Jones (PC3). We sure had
some great sailors ! on that tin can, Semper Fortis to all my shipmates, you
are all in my band of brothers.
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Sent: Thursday, 08 August 2013 16:22
Joseph J Vinciquarra
Address: 101 south 1st st.
City: Lehighton
State: PA
Zip: 18235
Spouse: NA
email:
josephvinciquarra@hotmail.com
Telephone: (570)994-6494
Years served on the HBW From: 1966 To: 1969
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: seaman
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: seaman
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Sent: Sunday, 04 August 04, 2013 15:14
Tuck Miller
Address 807 Franklin
City Danville
State Illinois
Zip 61832
Phone 2174974506
email tuckmiller@gmail.com
Comments.................. Ship's Barber from about mid 1972 to late 1973.
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Sent: Sunday, 28 July 2013 10:53
E J Hearn
City: San Diego
State: Ca
Zip: 92122
Telephone: 858-531-6209
Years served on the HBW From: 1964 To: 1968
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: Ens-LTJG-LT
Navy Service From: 1952 To: 1982
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: CDR
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Monday, 22 July 2013 15:28
Name: EDDIE GONCZAROW
Address: 11351 NE 91ST CT
City: BRONSON
State: FL
Zip: 32621
Spouse: LOIDA
email: edgonczo@yahoo.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1974 To: 1976
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: OS2
Navy Service From: 1973 To: 1978
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: OS2
Comments: It was nice to find this web sight the HENRY B. Wilson was a good
ship had many good times with my friends in OI division.Hello to all of
them.
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Sent: Saturday, 13 July 2013 09:34
Name: Tim Allen
Address: 1756 So Hwy 61 lot 71
City: Lake City
State: Mn
Zip: 55041
email:
toolman_tooltime@yahoo.com
Telephone: 507-649-7228
Years served on the HBW From: 1980 To: 1982
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: MSSN
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1983
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: E 3
Comments: The Old Henry B had broiler Problems for sure but loved my time
aboard on West Pac 1981 I think. Capt Hill made Full Bird as we hit Pearl.
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Sent: Monday, 01 July 2013 20:57
Name: C.J. Catalano (cat man)
State: N.M
Spouse: Belinda
email: ccatalano@flintco.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1968 To: 1970
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: Rd3
Navy Service From: 67 To: 71
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: RD3
Let us know your Comments: Just found this site. Great reading all the
comments. Would like to hear from any who remember me who served with me.
Curious that I didn\'t see any comments about mission when we left Sasebo to
go to N. Korea & received the Korean expeditionary medal. Would like to hear
from someone on that mission to remember why we were there? Cloudy memory.
There was a great poker game on the way. On way back we found a U2 pilots
helmet, but no other signs of wreckage we were called to look for on way
back to Sasebo for repairs.
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Sent: Tuesday, 28 May 2013 08:15
Name: GARY E. ANCTIL
Address: 7480 USS ENTERPRISE STREET SUITE 111
City: MILTON
State: FL
Zip: 32570
Spouse: DREAMA SUE
email: gary.anctil@navy.mil
Telephone: 850-623-7807
Years served on the HBW From: 1982 To: 1986
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: PN2
Navy Service From: 1981 To: 2003
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: PN1/E6
Comments: WAS AT A WINGING CEREMONY FOR NAVAL AVIATORS GETTING THEIR WINGS
OF GOLD AND RAN INTO CDR MICHAEL WENDT, THE OPSO DURING M! Y TOUR O N THE
HENRY B. WAS SO NICE TO SEE HIM AND HIS FAMILY. CONGRATULATIONS TO HIS SON,
A NEW NAVAL AVIATOR.
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Sent: Tuesday, 21 May 2013 08:39
Name: Scott Sawyers
Address: 8116 Ranch De La Osa Trl
City: McKinney
State: Tx
Zip: 75070
Spouse: Laura
email:
scottsawyers@sawyerselectrical.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1984 To: 1987
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: os3
Navy Service From: 1984 To: 1988
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: po3
Comments: Looking to connect with old shipmates.
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Sent: Sunday, 12 May 2013 05:58
Name: mark c
Address: mclaughlin
City: stockdale
State: tx
Zip: 78160
Spouse: wendy
email: macwendy4@yahoo.com
Telephone: 8309963437
Years served on the HBW From: 1983 To: 1985
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: mm2
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1995
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: e6/mm1
Comments: getting on this sight brought back lots of great memories
especially the break away song from magnificent 7. good ole hammerin hank.
worked in a-div under enc ! McGhee y ou were a really great chief thanks.
one of the really great times was the 94 tiger cruise dad got to fly to
Hawaii and ride back to san diego to big for the bunks. dad thought henry b.
was great. we sure did put all of those newer destroyers to shame when the
engines were cranked up! po amiling, po medina, po charboneau and hope ya\'ll
are doin well
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Sent: Friday 26 April 2013 18:43
Name: Phillip A. Williams
Address: 7130 Frankstown Ave. apt. 117
City: Pittsburg
State: PA
Zip: 152308-1445
Spouse: n/a
email: phillican427@yahoo.com
Telephone: 4123775238
Years served on the HBW From: 1983 To: 1986
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: QM-2\\E-5
Navy Service From: 1982 To: 1988
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: QM-2\\E-5
Comments: I wish that I wuold have done my 20yrs. and the crew was tops. And
we got the ship up to 45 knots yeah!!
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Sent: Wednesday, 10 April 2013 14:24
Name: Robert Davidson
Address: 25 Liberty Ave
City: Mineola
State: NY
Zip: 11501
email: RGDaddyD@aol.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1965 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT2
Navy Service From: 1960 To: 1970
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BT1
Comments: Naval Reserves from 1970 to 1989, retired as a BTCS
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Sent: Friday, 05 April 2013 21:32
Name: Jose Washburn
State: ks
Spouse: Linda
email: tyna83085@yahoo.com
Telephone: Years served on the HBW From: 1968 To: 1971
Comments: Trying to get in contact with anyone that can help me prove that
the ship was in da nang harbor in 1968.
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Sent: Saturday, 09 March 2013 07:59
Name: John Zarate
City: Alexandria
State: VA
Zip: 22306
Spouse: Cynthia
email: john.jhu12@gmail.com
Years served on the HBW From: 1980 To: 1983
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT3
Navy Service From: 1979 To: 1985
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BT3
Comments: Fireroom #2. Good times, Great shipmates.
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Sent: Friday, 08 March 2013 17:01
Name: Tim Conway
City: Faribault
State: MN
Zip: 55021
Years served on the HBW From: 1977 To: 1982
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT2
Navy Service From: 1976 To: 1996
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: BTC
Comments: Worked in #1 Fireroom. Started my venture in the Navy on the
Hammerin Hank.
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Sent: Friday, 08 March 2013 07:00
Name: George Austin
Address: 616 N. Plymouth Blvd
City: L.A.
State: CA
Zip:
Spouse: Liz
email: ahrma560@hotmail.com
Telephone:
Years served on the HBW From: 1979 To: 1985
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BTFR
Navy Service From: 78 To: 85
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: e4
Comments: The Wilson was 4700 tons, not 2200.
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Displacement:
approx. 4,500 tons
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Sent: Thursday, 07 March 2013 16:00
Name: Louis V. Roth
Address: 15415 HIGHVIEW DR.
City: GODDARD
State: KANSAS
Zip: 67052
Spouse: JUDY
email:
theboysenterprises@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: (316) 722-2878
Years served on the HBW From: 1971 To: 1975
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FTG-2
Navy Service From: 1969 To: 1975
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: FTG-2
Comments: Still miss the guys to this day. My most disliked time was after
steering midwatch. Most memorable moment was being in Directo! r #1 Whe n
the BLU 82 Dasey Cutter Went off over Koutang island, When the concushon hit
the Director I thought We were under attsck. My most best favorit time was
getting ---- in Gun Plot.
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Sent: Thursday, 10 January 2013 00:57
Name: Steven Hazen
Address: 3928 21st ave SE #21
City: Lacey
State: Wa
Zip: 98503
email:
firerescue_the_man@yahoo.com
Telephone: 360-259-8543
Years served on the HBW from: 1966 to: 1968
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: sf/fn
Navy service from: 65 to: 71
Highest Rank / Rate in the NAVY: sfm3
Comments: sure do miss the good days while aboard the wilson, was a great
experience
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Sent: Monday, 31 December 2012 21:55
Name: Bruce Palmer
Address: 9095 Mustang Trail
City: Silver Springs
State: NV
Zip: 89429
Spouse: Darlene
email: nvmustang1@yahoo.com
Telephone: 775 629 0609
Years served on the HBW from and to: 1976 - 1978
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: FTCS Command Senior Chief
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LCDR
NAVY service year from and to: 1963 - 1993
Comments: The \"Magnificent 7\" was a great ship with a great crew. It was a
pleasure to serve aboard her!
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Sent: Thursday, 13 December 2012 18:29
Name: Thomas L. Blakely
Address: 2536 Steele Rd.
City: Knoxville
State: TN.
Zip: 37932
Spouse: Pat
email: blakelycon@comcast.net
Telephone: 865-690-7060
Years served on the HBW from: 1960 - 1963
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BM-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BM-3
NAVY service year from and to: 1960 -1963
Plank Owner YES
Comments: I was Capt. Caney gig coxswain's
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Sent: Monday, 10 December 2012 - 16:43
Name: Randy Clark
Address: 8548 Ryan Lane
City: Brookville
State: Indiana
Zip: 47012
Spouse: Sabrina
email: randyclark@ymail.com
Telephone: (812) 577-5904
Years served on the HBW from: 1972 To: 1975
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: OS2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS2
NAVY service year from and to: 1972-1976
Comments: would like to get together or in contact with the O/I division
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Sent: Friday, 23 November 2012 07:36
Name: James E. Joyce
Address: 4742 N. C. Hwy 268
City: Dobson
State: N. C.
Zip: 27017
Spouse: Deceased
email: jandsjoyce@gmail.com
Years served on the HBW from: 1961 To: 1963
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: GMG3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG3
NAVY service year from and to: 1959-1963
Comments: Great time aboard the Wilson. Would like to hear from shipmates.
Is Marvin Nors still out there ? Good luck to all. James Joyce
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Sent: Wednesday, 10 October 2012 22:16 PM
Name: Larry Coburn
City: Bakersfield
State: Ca
Zip: 93309
Spouse: Jeannie
email: dodge36@bak.rr.com
Telephone:
Years served on the HBW From: 1962 To: 1966
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: E3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY
Let us know your Comments: Had a lot of fun while aboard the Wilson. Still
in close contact with Grissom GMG3. Good times with Karbowski, Dale, Sonny
Davis, Kelly Pope. Would also like to hear form Jim Knudsen from Minn. Like
to hear from from anyone that remembers me.
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Sent: Tuesday, 09 October 2012 14:26
Name: Van Jodon
Address: 147 North Pennsylvania Ave.
City: Centre Hall
State: Pa.
Zip: 16828
Spouse: Phyllis
email: vmjodon@gmail.com
Telephone: 814-364-1993
Years served on the HBW from: 1969 - 1971
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: EM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM3
NAVY service year from and to: 1968-1972
Comments: It was a time that I will always remember, would like to get
information of time spent in Da Nang harbor, can't prove to VA that the
Wilson was there. Had a claim denied and I need to find verification the
ship presents.
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Sent: Monday, 27 August 2012 09:42
Name: Dr. Richard Moxon, DC, CCEP
Address: 1459 Tullar Rd, Apt 9
City: Neenah
State: Wi
Zip: 54956
email: moxondoc@yahoo.com
Telephone: 920 851-1268
Years served on the HBW from: 1982 to: 1985
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: sk2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: sk2
NAVY service year from and to: 1981 to 1988
Comments: My first and only ship, the mighty Hank. I learned to work hard
and play hard. After I left HBW, I was at Great Lakes SSC, and realized I
needed to go back to school, so enrolled in the night! college courses on
the base. When re-enlistment came up again, couldn't get what I wanted to
got out and back to College at UW-Madison, then on to Chiropractic College.
I\'ve been practicing Chiropractic for 19 years. Now, and then, I think of
my days on board and the friends I made, and the stuff I learned. Great
memories..
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Sent: Monday, 27 August 2012 09:41
Name: Ricky L. Simmons
Address: 15908 Vicki Dr.
City: Oklahoma City
State: OK
Zip: 73170
Spouse: Brenda
email: simmonsricky9@gmail.com
Telephone: 405.615.8794
Years served on the HBW from: 1969
To: 1972
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: BT3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT3
NAVY service year from and to: 1969-1972
Let us know your Comments: For the past couple of years, I have been
attempting to get the USS HENRY B.WILSON added to the VA\'s List of Ships
Exposed to Agent Orange. With help from former Commanding Officers Robert L.
Jensen and C.G.Farnham, I am pleased to announce that, via e-mail
confirmation from John Paul Rossie (Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans
Association) the USS HENRY B. WILSON has officially been added to the list.
Her 29 Sep 1971 docking will be added to the April 1967 docking and anyone
serving aboard the WILSON on those dates are now presumed to have been
exposed to Agent Orange. If you have been denied exposure in the past, I
encourage you to re-file immediately. All you need to prove \"boots on\" is
a statement from you or another shipmate that you left the ship while
docked. The listing is on the VA computer system and has not yet hit the
Internet, so please contact your Regional VA Rep.
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Sent: Friday, 10 August 2012 09:33
Name: George Wilding
Address: P.O. Box 1382
City: Tombstone
State: AZ
Zip: 85638
Spouse: Vicki
email: capgeorge@frontiernet.net
Telephone: 928-855-4995
Years served on the HBW from: 1962
To: 1963
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: SA
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG-2
NAVY service year from and to: 1962-1966
Let us know your Comments: God Bless America......... Hopefully recognition
for all service-personnel will be completed.
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Sent: Thursday, 02 August 2012 22:16
Name: GMG2 Joe Perry
City: San Pedro
State: CA
email:
joerobertperry@sbcglobal.net
Years served on the HBW from: 1971 To: 1975
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: GMG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG1
NAVY service year from and to: 1971-75 (R) 1980-85
Comments: Just thought I would check in and say hello. Have been trying to
find Mike Wooten, was in contact several years back. Still in contact with
GMG3 Al Cottle. TM3 Charlie Brink passed away several years ago. After
active duty I served active reserve duty with MIUW12 in Long Beach. (Mobile
Inshore Undersea Warfare) as Gunners Mate, small arms instructor, boat crew,
career counselor.
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Sent: Tuesday, 17 July 17 2012 1744
Name: Timothy Crump
Address: 6786 Council Heights Way
City: Las Vegas
State: Nevada
Zip: 89142
Spouse: Janice
email: crumpta@msn.com
Telephone: 7025958665
Years served on the HBW from: 1970
To: 1972
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW: GMM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMC
NAVY service year from and to: 1969-1994
Comments: Hey, shipmates.....time to update the entry, after 8 years!!
Greetings to all of you! I was a GMM3 on the Tartar launcher gang, with
Harrington, Craig, Harvey May, Czerwinski, Dooley....Went on the! \'71 We
spac....got sent to the Chicago just before the \'72 cruise.....made it on
the Chicago instead..... Lots of great memories...lots of capers....glad to
have survived it all!
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Sent: Sunday, 8 July 2012 14:59
Name: robert peluso
Address: 496 w. athens
City: clovis
State: ca
Zip: 93611
Spouse: sandi
email: robertpeluso@att.net
Telephone: 559 323-8779
Years served on the HBW from: 1961
To: 1963
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW MM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY MM2
NAVY service year form and to 1960 1964
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Sent: Saturday, 16 June 2012 16:23
Name: Mel Mead
Address: 6843 Spiverville Hyw.
City: Eaton Rapids
State: Michigan
Zip: 48827
Spouse: Kathy
email: meadexc1 (Mel, please give us your email if you like)
Telephone: 517-663-2280
Years served on the HBW from: 1967
To: 1971
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW RD 2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY RD 2
NAVY service year form and to 1967 to 1971
Comments: Sure glad to have found this site. Brings back lots of memories of
! the ship and the crew. Would like to hear from any of the crew who
remembers me and my brother Larry (Fuzz)both of us were radarmen. Also,
anyone who remembers June 3, 1968.
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Sent: Wednesday, 16 May 2012 22:50
Blake Riggs
State Tx
Spouse Nancy
Years served on the HBW from: 1988
To: 1989
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW IC3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY IC2
NAVY service year form and to 87 to 93
Comments: First ship. First WESPAC. I was on the decom crew. I discovered
this site after seeing one of our shipmates wearing a HENRY B WILSON cap
while! being a tool for Obama in a recent political ad. I enjoyed seeing the
cruisebook the last cruise.
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Sent: Sunday, 13 May 2012 12:37
Name JOSEPH
Address 4230 N.W. HODGES RD.
City SILVER LAKE
State KANSAS
Zip 66539
Spouse TERESA
email RULOJOE@MSN.COM
Telephone 7856336698
Years served on the HBW from: 1986
To: 1988
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW IC - 2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY IC-2
NAVY service year form and to 1982 - 1988
Comments: HAMMERIN HANK IT WAS...!!!
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Sent: Saturday 14, April, 2012 20:49
Name Stephen C. Smith
Street Address 417 Kanekopolei #101
City Honolulu
State HI
Zip 96815
Years served on the HBW from: 1976
To: 1980
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW HM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY HM3
NAVY service year form and to 1976 -1982
Comments: Looking for \"old buddies\". I was \"Doc\" Smith. Worked in sick
bay.
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Sent: Friday, 30 March 2012 16:24
Name Buddy \"bud\" Lewis
Years served on the HBW from: 1973
To: 1977
Comments: Shipmates, I just received this important information regarding
\"Operation Frequent Wind\" - I plan to attend: As your ship was involved in
\"Operation Frequent Wind\" in 1975, I wanted to let you know of an event
taking place on April 21, 2012, at the Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove,
California. It\'s called \"Vietnamese Americans, The Lucky Few\", and it
will pay tribute to the US and Vietnamese Navy personnel who were a part of
the fleet of Navy ships during \"Operation Frequent Wind\" in 1975, saving
the lives of two hundred thousands of Vietnamese refugees. This event
expands upon the success of a 2011 event which included a screening of the
Navy documentary, \"The Lucky Few\".
http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=57186 Amongst the
speakers will be Vice Admiral Adam M. Robinson, Jr. (Ret) (36th Surgeon
General of the Navy), Capt. Paul Jacobs (Ret) (USS Kirk, DE/FF 1087), along
with entertainment (see flyer). Please forward this information to your
shipmates who may be interested. If you have any questions, please don\'t
hesitate to contact me:
trangsharon@yahoo.com; or Alain Truong,
gogreen2088@yahoo.com, or Capt.
Paul Jacobs (Ret), USS Kirk,
usskirk1087@yahoo.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best Regards, Sharon Nicholas FAPACSW CEO Additional information: The
documentary, \"The Lucky Few\", was previously available to view on NavyTV,
but they are redoing the site.
http://www.navytv.org/ However, there is a YouTube video of someone who
filmed a showing of the movie at one of the screenings. (After an intro in
Vietnamese, the movie (in English) starts after a little over two minutes.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8I26MZ3e-4 DVDs of the documentary,
\"The Lucky Few\", should be available at the event. In addition, here are a
series of videos someone took at the 2011 \"Lucky Few\" event in Southern
California:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7y2naGZkCw
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Sent: Wednesday, 28 March 28, 2012 04:21
Name Richard Miszkielewicz
City San diego
State Ca
Years served on the HBW from: 1974
To: 1977
Rate / Rank while on board the HBW DK3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY DK3
NAVY service year form and to Oct 1973 to Oct 1977
Comments: Great times on board the Wilson. Got board in the yards in Long
Beach Ca in 74 and left in Long Beach yards in 77. Made two westpacs( 75 and
76-77).
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Sent: Monday, 20 February 2012 22:06
Name: George Woodward
Street Address: 1861 Tamarand Way
City: SAN DIEGO
State: CA
Zip Code: 92154
Telephone Number: 6194239737
email: gmwdoc@gmail.com
Spouse : Elaine
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1978
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1982
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: GMM3, GMM2, GMM1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMM1
NAVY service from: 1977
NAVY service to: 1988
Crew Comments:
Came aboard Henry B. in long beach Yards when you could barely identify Her
a a ship. served during Sept79-Feb80 west-pac and Feb 81-Sept 81 west-pac
transferred ~Feb 82 right before She went back in the yards for what I
believe was the last Yard overhaul in 82. Knew a crew member during her
decommissioning, She was my 1st ship. Heard some horrible things about its
last days before decommissioning but just want to remember the good days.
I remember coming back from liberty in P.I. on the 4th of July 1982 and
ending up working on top of the launcher looking for a "short" in the rain.
We did twenty knots backwards during sea trials with water breaking over the
launcher. She was a great home for almost 4 years
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Sent: Thursday, 16 February 2012 13:13
Name: Thomas Dietzman
Street Address: 1160 W Hillsborough Blvd
City: North Port
State: FL
Zip Code: 34288
email: tddietzman@hotmail.com
Spouse : Nancy
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: GMG3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E4
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
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Sent: Friday, 3 February 2012 20:58
Name: Ricky L. Simmons
Street Address: 15908 Vicki Dr.
City: Oklahoma City
State: OK
Zip Code: 73170
Telephone Number: 405-615-8794
email: simmonsricky9@gmail.com
Spouse : Brenda
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-4
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
Crew Comments:
Want to take a moment to thank everyone who has chipped in with statements
to prove the HENRY B. was in Danang in 1971 and in the field of operation in
1972. My claim to exposure was denied last year because the VA could not
access the ships logs to prove that we were there. With help from former
Commanding officers Farnham and Jensen and so many others, I am confident
that not only will I prove my claim, I will also prove "boots on" for a
whole lot of you guys. My appeal is still pending and I can still add
addtional support so, if I haven't reached all of you, keep it coming! So
many of our brothers have had to struggle to get the benefits they deserve
and even more have been denied because they have had the same problem of
proving the ships' presence. It will take a lot of us to get the HENRY B.
placed on the Danang Harbor Report but, I'm confident we will. Thanks again
and here's to the Magnificent 7!!
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Sent: Wednesday, 18 January 2012 09:23
Name: Jones, Mike
Street Address: 9721 clemsonville rd
City: Union Bridge
State: Md
Zip Code: 21791
Telephone Number: 410 635 2683
email: mikeetime.j@gmail.com
Spouse : Sally
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1973
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: PC 3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: PC3
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1973
Crew Comments:
The best years in the navy. the 7 will always be the best. Got highlined
onboard in '71 while on station in the gulf and from that moment, new I was
on the right ship. Will never forget mount 51 barrel blowin' up. Two guys
around me got hurt and I din't get a scratch WOW! What ever happened to QM2
Buzzard? He was a piece of work.. Ah the memories. Hey Schmidt, got my leave
slip signed yet?
God bless you all....
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Sent: Sunday, 15 January 2012 17:21
Name: William E. Garritt
Street Address: 1003 Lemon Drive
City: Saint Martinville
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70582
Telephone Number: 1-337-845-4156
email: Kiwi1003@aol.com
Spouse : Christine
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT 2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: Chief Petty Officer
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1989
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Sent: Sunday, 15 January 2012 11:21
Name: CHRISTOPHER MARTH
Street Address: 1406 S. CAMINO REAL
City: PALM SPRINGS
State: CA
Zip Code: 92264
Telephone Number: 310 251 2804
email: CLOREN@AOL.COM
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: MM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1974
NAVY service to: 1980
Crew Comments:
HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS WAS THE MOST MEMORABLE TIME OF MY LIFE. MET GOOD
FREINDS AND GREAT TIMES THAT ONLY WE CAN RELATE TO AS SAILORS. HARD TO
BELIEVE ALL THESE YEARS HAVE PASSED BUT SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY STANDING
THAT WATCH...... GOOD TIMES
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Sent: Friday, 13 January 2012 18:23
Name: michael sharritts
Street Address: 2072 manassas run
City: virginia beach
State: va
Zip Code: 23464
Telephone Number: 757-502-0292
email: msharritts@cox.net
Spouse : linda
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: RM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RM1
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1992
Crew Comments:
Of all the commans I served on the Hammerin Hank was the best. I can
remember the captains gig going in the water and its crew giving small arms
supression fire in order to pull the crew of the downed helo, and receiving
the crew of the container ship aboard. I miss the crew I served with onboard
during the cruise of 74-75.
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Sent: Wednesday, 11 January 2012 23:18
Name: Robert McDonald
Street Address: 10120 Britton Rd.
City: Laingsburg
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48848
Telephone Number: 517-651-6298
email:
bobandbrendamcdonald@gmail.com
Spouse : Brenda
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: MM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MM2
NAVY service from: 1975
NAVY service to: 1978
Crew Comments:
Hay every one that serve aboard a great ship, I went aboard at the tender
age of 18 and grew up alot on that ship, did some things I regret but done
alot of fun things to, one comment from a crew mate was coming back in the
boat from Chin Hae Korea and Leo and Kit got into a fight and almost tipped
us over. To Greg LaLonda I see you are doing well, I have never heard from
MacArthur. Just found this sight while at work one night sorry to see that
HBW is at the bottom of the ocean but probly is a great home for the sea
life down there. Feel free to contact me, my work email addres is
rmcdonald@legislature.mi or at
my home email. Thanks for the great time while I was aboard
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Sent: Tuesday, 10 January 2012 17:11
Name: Ricky L. Simmons
Street Address: 15908 Vicki Dr.
City: Oklahoma City
State: OK
Zip Code: 73170
Telephone Number: 405-615-8794
email: simmonsricky9@gmail.com
Spouse : Brenda
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-4
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
Crew Comments:
I am trying to get the HENRY B.WILSON added to the VA's List of Ships
Exposed to Agent Orange. I am hoping to prove "boots on" for everyone who
was aboard the Wilson while docked in Danang. I know we were there on Sep
29, 1971 and if anyone can recall this docking (or any other docking in
Danang) I would like to hear from you. Also, if any one out there recalls
being heloed off of the Wilson in November of 1972, I would like to hear
from you as well. There were six of us on that flight and we were flown to
Danang and spent most of the night in a bunker. If you were on that flight,
please let me hear from you.
Happy New Year everyone!
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Sent: Tuesday, 10 January 2012 12:40
Name: Colin Maurice Theriac
Street Address: p o box 491
City: lawrenceville
State: il
Zip Code: 62439
Telephone Number: 812 887 1563
email: vfw2244@excite.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1965
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1967
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: rm3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: e4
NAVY service from: 1964
NAVY service to: 1967
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Sunday, 8 January 2012 14:54
Name: Ron Klaphake
Street Address: 1412 Creekside Drive
City: Stevensville
State: Montana
Zip Code: 59870
Telephone Number: 406-777-2828
email: rlk@mymontanasky.net
Spouse : Penny
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: LT
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LCDR
NAVY service from: 1967
NAVY service to: 1972
Association Sign Up Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 17 December 2011 10:25
Name: Richard Karbowski
Street Address: 3106 Bay St.
City: Unionville
State: Mi.
Zip Code: 48767
Telephone Number: 989-674-8688
email: rkarbowski@sbcglobal.net
Spouse : Myra
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1962
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1966
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7:
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1966
Comments:
Hoping to see more of the crew members from the 60's on here. Sonny Davis,
Steve Bachman, Tom Kuhn, Jessi Absher, Larry Delazzer, Tony
Beardsley....Hope all the crew from the start to finish are doing
good....And God Bless the one's we have lost.....
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Sent: Wednesday, 14 December 2011 0545
Name: Larry Dixon
City: twin falls
State: idaho
Zip Code: 83301
Telephone Number: 208-731-8084
email: larrydixon57@gmail.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1980
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: sn
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: sn
NAVY service from: 1977
NAVY service to: 1980
Crew Comments:
looking for shipmates that was on the 1979 west-pac or in drydock in long
beach. please contact.
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Sent: Wednesday, 23 November 2011 13:44
Name: TIM Ring
Street Address: 11112 e. 57th terr.
City: Raytown
State: Missouri
Zip Code: 64133
Telephone Number: 8164628446
email: ucring@hotmail.com
Spouse : Jacque
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BM2
NAVY service from: 1977
NAVY service to: 1989
Crew Comments:
GREAT TIMES ON THE HENRY B. GET A HOLD OF ME IF YOU REMEMBER ME TALK OLE TIMES
AND NEW
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Sent: Tuesday, 8 November 2011 19:10
Name: GREG MCKINNEY
Street Address: 7204 LARKSPUR LN
City: POWELL
State: TN
Zip Code: 37849
Telephone Number: 865-924-0219
email: SEAGUNNER@AOL.COM
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1980
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: GMM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMM1
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 2000
Crew Comments:
GREAT SHIP WHICH WAS MY HOME FOR RIGHT AT 4 YEARS. SORRY TO HERE MY OLD SHIP
HOME IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN. IAM THE STATE DIRECTOR OF THE NERA [
SERVICE SEA OF KNOXVILLE CHAPTER] PRES.APPOINTED CHAPLIN FOR THE FLEET
RESERVE [ CH 194] AND OWN A SECURITY ALARM CO.[SOUTHEASTERN ALARMS
]865-689-6442. SHIPMATES ALWAYS
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Sent: Saturday, 5 November 2011 14:33
Name: Robert Franz
Street Address: 4420 CLEVELAND AVE APT 6
City: SAN DIEGO
State: California
Zip Code: 92116
Telephone Number: 619-263-0504
email: robertfranz1@cox.net
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: E-6
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-7
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1988
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Friday, 4 November 2011 16:27
Name: Jason R. Couch
Street Address: 117 1st Street
City: Phoenix
State: OR
Zip Code: 97535
email: farmboy@mind.net
Spouse : Kirsten
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1982
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SH3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1978
NAVY service to: 1982
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Sent: Friday, 28 October 2011 14:00
Name: Bud L. Smith (Smitty)
email: nelsonh@usa.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: E-2 to E-5
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1977
Crew Comments:
Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) Awarded for; Operation Frequent Wind (April 29 -
30, 1975).
Please read the following:
It took the Department of Defense and Congress more than 28 years to finally
settle on what awards the ships were eligible to receive, but they closed
the books with The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003
(Public Law 1 07-31 4 -December 2, 2002), Section 542.
Link: http://www.dod.gov/dodgc/olc/docs/2003NDAA.pdf
SEC. 542. OPTION TO CONVERT AWARD OF ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL
AWARDED FOR OPERATION FREQUENT WIND TO VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the military department concerned shall,
upon the application of an individual who is an eligible Vietnam evacuation
veteran, award that individual the Vietnam Service Medal, notwithstanding
any otherwise applicable requirements for the award of that medal. Any such
award shall be made in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal awarded
the individual for participation in Operation Frequent Wind.
(b) ELIGIBLE VIETNAM EVACUATION VETERAN.—For purposes of this section, the
term ‘‘eligible Vietnam evacuation veteran’’ means a member or former member
of the Armed Forces who was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for
participation in military operations designated as Operation Frequent Wind
arising from the evacuation of Vietnam on April 29 and 30, 1975.
Congress finally gave appropriate recognition to the sailors and marines who
took part in the last Vietnam Operation (Frequent Wind). Up until the law
was enacted, service members who served on board were entitled to an Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM).
The new law changed that and authorized the service member to convert one of
the AFEMs for the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The process to obtain the new
medal and a new DD Form 215 is relatively simple.
All that is required is for the service member to contact the Naval
Personnel Records Center in writing.
If you interested in receiving more information on how to submit the correct
(Formal Letters in Word Format) to update your service record to reflect
these changes, please contact me at the email listed above.
I have scanned copies of the letters I submitted to the Navy Personnel
Command Office and all associated information to help you.
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Sent: Tuesday, 25 October 2011 05:56
Name: Thomas J Zurawski
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: CS-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CS-3
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Monday, 12 September 2011 13:19
Name: Lawrence Kalei Fajardo
Street Address: 172 San Vincent Dr.
City: Green Valley
State: Az.
Zip Code: 85614
Telephone Number: 5203993574
email: lkfajardo@gmail.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1984
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: EWSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EWSN
NAVY service from: 1980
NAVY service to: 1984
Crew Comments:
Greetings to my fellow shipmates, What wonderful memories and great friends
I forged aboard the Henry B. I arrived aboard when she was in overhaul at
swan island in "81" and departed in PI in "84" what a bunch of great guys to
go to sea with. Those nites at sea on the fan tail (u know) and I want to
give a shout to my brothers in OI,OE division and yes we were twidgets and
Im proud to have served with all of you. God bless and watch over you and
your families, your friend always king lavalava.
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Sent: Wednesday, 31 August 2011 12:40
Name: Bill Cassel
Street Address: 1071 Galleon St
City: Port St John
State: Fl
Zip Code: 32927
Telephone Number:
email: glozguy@yahoo.com
Spouse : Gloria
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OS5
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS5
NAVY service from: 1975
NAVY service to: 1979
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 20 August 2011 11:13
Name: Bob Duval
Street Address: 39837 N Passaro Dr
City: San Tan Valley
State: AZ
Zip Code: 85140
Telephone Number: 4806886654
email: bobofstv@gmail.com
Spouse : Helen
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: RM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RMC (SW)
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1988
Crew Comments:
How fortunate I was to have served onboard the Henry B Wilson when I did.
"OC" Division was a great place to work. Shipmates like RMCS Richardson, RM1
O'Connor, EJ Oswalt, Michael Sharritts, "Denny" Phillips, Andy Cardno, Ron
(or was it Don?) Davis, Richard Jelenick, Jay "Milk of Epokac" Hodge made
even the worst of times tolerable. Whatever happened to that cassette of the
Mayaguez incident? Was RMC Richardson really falling asleep while helping us
proofread those long outgoing supply messages?
What a great ship she was, what a great crew served in her--Officers and
men. Thank all who served with me for making her my greatest assignment in
my 20 year career.
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Sent: Thursday, 11 August 2011 09:57
Name: Mark Ferguson
Street Address: 1460 Mountclaire drive
City: Cumming
State: Ga
Zip Code: 30041
Telephone Number: 7707812611
email: Mark_Ferguson@hsbct.com
Spouse : Lorraine
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT2
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1982
Crew Comments:
Assigned to oil shack and after fireroom.
Miss the old time at PI with Rattie, Buzz, Hollywood (Ploughman), Kiboudeaux,
Taylor, Sun Chee Fore, Francisco, Hernandez,Soto, Zarate, Salling, Lombard,
Bluelah, Dale Culbert, Chief Scott and my twin Bro. Clark.
Stay in touch guys!
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Sent: Wednesday, 3 August 2011 14:25 PM
Name: Robert A Gunnerson
Street Address: 1481 S Dewey Rd
City: Golden Valley
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 86413
Telephone Number: 626 806 6508
email: bobgunnerson@gmail
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1964
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: sa
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: s3
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1964
Association Sign Up Comments:
17 years old from a small town in Iowa. never been more 50miles from my town
.never seen the ocean. being on the magnificent 7 what an experience. winter
in Boston worse i ever seen. crossing the equator i am glad i never have to
do that again.
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Sent: Wednesday, 20 July 2011 20:21
Name: Roger Ramsey
Street Address: PO Box 4735
City: Sunriver
State: Oregon
Zip Code: 97707
Telephone Number:
email: ramseyr_2000@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SH1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SHCIM
NAVY service from: 1961
NAVY service to: 1983
Crew Comments:
The VA has recently added the Wilson to it's list of ship's exposed to Agent
Orange. This only pertains to those onboard on 1 particular day. That date
is: USS Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) [Guided Missile Destroyer] docked at Da Nang
pier on April 2, 1967. I would like to hear from anyone that was onboard on
that day. Specifically, I would like to know what time we arrived in Da Nang
and what time we left. I was onboard but can not remember the details.
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Sent: Monday, 27 June 2011 1445
Name: Steve Gelbach
email: stevegelbach@charter.net
Spouse : Sandra
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OS1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LT
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1997
Crew Comments:
Just wanted to pass on info regarding Chuck Eldred who passed away in 2009.
Chuck served onboard HBW during the mid 70's during all the evacuations and
the Mayaguez operation. If you remember the story, Chuck was on leave when
we got the emergency orders to leave Subic in support of the of the Mayaguez
op. He spent the next three weeks hoping the North China Sea trying to chase
us down. He only had one pair of civilian clothes and smelled like hell when
he finally showed up. We all had a good laugh.
A big shout out to all my OI Division friends of now almost 40 years. Seems
like only yesterday.
http://www.memorialsolutions.com/sitemaker/sites/Nevill1/obit.cgi?user=charles-eldred
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Sent: Saturday, 18 June 18:12
Name: ARLIS (DEAN) LYNES
Street Address: p.o. box 83772
City: SAN DIEGO
State: CALIFORNIA
Zip Code: 92138
Telephone Number: 619-201-4190
email: adconner506@yahoo.com
Spouse : (3rd) ELIZABETH
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1973
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BMSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BM3
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 1973
Crew Comments:
WHAT A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE THIS SITE IS REALLY GREAT. I STILL REMEMBER THE
72 WESTPAC AND ALL THAT WE AS CREW WENT THROUGH. AUGUST 19 1972 IS A DATE
I'LL NEVER FORGET. THE EARLY MORNING RAID ON HON MATIE ISLAND AND BEING
UNDER FIRE. WAS MT 51 MAGAZINE LOADER/RADIO PERSON THAT DAY. REMEMBER VERY
WELL THE DAY THAT BOAT'S WILLIAM AND THE HT WERE INJURED JUST AFTER NOON
CHOW. ANY 72 WESTPAC CREW MEMBERS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WOULD LOVE TO HERE
FROM YOU GUY'S AGAIN..
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Sent: Tuesday, 17 May 2011 17:18
Name: JOHN PHILIP BROWN
Street Address: 3130 EMERSON STREET
City: SAN DIEGO
State: CALIFORNIA
Zip Code: 92106-2606
Telephone Number: 619-226-7865
email: brown.jack24@cox.net
Spouse : MRS. CARMEN S. BROWN
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: E-5/OS2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1978
NAVY service to: 1998
Crew Comments:
I WAS PROUD TO HAVE SERVED ON BOARD THE USS HENRY B. WILSON (DDG-7). KEEP IN
TOUCH, SHIPMATES!
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Friday, 29 April 2011 11:42
Name: Layne Hurst
Street Address: 4919 N Millbrook #128
City: Fresno
State: California
Zip Code: 93726
Telephone Number: 559-312-5785
email: laynehurst@hotmail.com
Spouse : Judy
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1961
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: FTA3/FT2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTCS
NAVY service from: 1958
NAVY service to: 1981
Crew Comments:
When Henry B Wilson was commissioned and we were ordered to "Set the watch!"
the Chief FTC, I forget his name, and I (as an FTA3) were the ones who set
the Quarter Deck Watch. The Chief as the Officer of the Deck and I as the
Petty Officer of The Watch. Before commissioning, I reported to the PreCom
detail in New Port, RI where we spent a miserable three months (remember, it
snowed on 6 October while we were there) without adequate heat in the
barracks. The bright spot in New Port was the USO dances when all those gals
came down from Bridgewater State Teachers College--one of the few USO dances
I can remember when there were more gals than guys! Would be nice to hear
from anyone who was on H B Wilson.
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Sent: Friday, 22 April 2011 03:06
Name: Douglas Ploughman
Street Address: 17 Sirsi Terrace
City: Wellington
State: New Zealand
Zip Code: 6035
email: dpvail2000@yahoo.com
Spouse : Lezlee
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT1
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1989
Crew Comments:
The best ship and the best shipmates I had the pleasure of working with in
my 13 years on active duty. I would like to hear from any shipmates I served
with. I'm currently working and living in New Zealand.
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Sent: Saturday, 16 April 2011 17:22
Name: Christopher J Wright
Street Address: 1037 Cole rd
City: Monroe
State: Mich
Zip Code: 48162
Checkbox: "Checked" Do not publish anything on the website for the
Association's infomation only
Telephone Number: 734 735 4617
email: cjwright53@aol.com
Spouse : Diane Wright
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1975
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1978
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: FTG1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FCC (SW)
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1994
Association Sign Up Comments:
Best ship out of the five I served on
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Sent: Monday, 4 April 2011 16:48
Name: tom murphy
Street Address: 8532 145pl
City: orland park
State: ill
Zip Code: 60462
email: drmugabe62@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: mmfn
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: mmfn
NAVY service from: 68
NAVY service to: 70
Crew Comments:
Great times on the Henry B. hope to hear from former snipes or any crew
members at that time to swap scuttlebutt God Bless America
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Sent: Monday, 28 March 2011 14:43
Name: Sparks, Dan B
Street Address: 4615 Stetson
City: Clovis
State: Calif
Zip Code: 93619
Telephone Number: 559 297 9468
email: sparda@samc.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1963
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1965
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: EN-1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ENCS
NAVY service from: 1958
NAVY service to: 1979
Crew Comments:
There were four of us, First Class that went o liberty together. We were in
the Subic Bay for repairs 1965?? And we all got restricted, Ugly Americans.
My Engineering Officer was a Mister Sesman ?? One of the finest men I have
known and one of my Mentors.
Would like to hear of any of you, can’t remember names.
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Sent: Monday, 28 March 2011 10:41
Name: Jeff Dickinson
Street Address: 3029 Sunnyside Dr.
City: Manhattan
State: Kansas
Zip Code: 66502
Telephone Number: 785 537-3991
email: jdickinson1964@yahoo.com
Spouse : Soon
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1983
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1987
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: E-5/BM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-8 / BMCS (SW/AW)
NAVY service from: 1982
NAVY service to: 2006
Crew Comments:
First ship and best ship. Wish I did more time on destroyers but went to the
Amphibious Navy. Now working for Union Pacific here in Kansas but sire miss
the Navy. By far the best times I ever had. t
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Sent: Sunday, 20 March 2011 14:45 PM
Name: Warren Cooper
Street Address:
Checkbox:
City: Craig
State: CO
Zip Code: 81625
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1963
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1965
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: bt3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1963
NAVY service to: 1965
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Thursday, 17 March 2011 12:22 PM
Name: H. Joe Thompson
Street Address: 406 W. Jackson St
City: Sullivan
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 61951
email: mo_sharpshooter@yahoo.com
Spouse :
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: EM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM2
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1975
Crew Comments:
I wouldn't trade my Wilson days for anything.
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Sent: Monday, 7 March 2011 2:53 PM
Name: Robert C. Aanderud
(Andy)
Street Address: 151 So Padre Juan
City: Ojai
State: Ca
Zip Code: 93023
Telephone Number: 805-827-0593
email: dblaa@roadrunner.com
Spouse : Ivy
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1975
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: ETR 3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ERT 3
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1975
Crew Comments:
Had a great time with the ET gang. Let me know if your still out there.
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Sent: Sunday, 6 March 2011 12:10 PM
Name: Jack m Cobb
Street Address: 709 W Main
City: Odessa
State: Mo.
Zip Code: 64076
Telephone Number: 816-304-6953
email: 3193jmc@embarqmail.com
Spouse : July
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT 3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1970
Crew Comments:
Would like to hear from #1 firerooms
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Sent: Sunday, 27 February 2011 21:34
Name: Larry Dixon
Street Address: 2712e 3650n
City: twin falls
State: idaho
Zip Code: 83301
Telephone Number: 2087318084
larryd822@hotmail.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1980
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: sn
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: sn
NAVY service from: 1977
NAVY service to: 1980
Crew Comments:
i reported a board the hammering hank in 1977 when she was in dry dock in
long beach. we finally took her out in june of 78. then we steamed her back
to san diego. went out on many sea trials and got ready for 79 west pac. a
fine ship she was. lots of good memories. i still stay in touch woth tim
ring. we talk every month. hope to catch up with some more of my good ol
ship mates. get in touch.
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Sent: Thursday, 24 February 2011 9:54
Name: Wilbert Peay
wmpeay@earthlink.net
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1981
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: YN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: AEC
NAVY service from:
NAVY service to: 1998
Association Sign Up Comments:
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Sent: Monday, 21 February 2011 11:52
Name: (Clarence )
Michael Henry
State: Pennsylvania
email: moogo307@aol.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1976
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: EM- 2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM-2
NAVY service from: 1972-
NAVY service to: 1976
Crew Comments:
The best time I spent in the Navy was with this crew and ship. Guys like
Peroski, Olsen, Ryan, Ranger, Keith. I remember the ol' man liked his Black
Velvet and I think the XO was Benepe. God Bless you all.
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Sent: Wednesday, 2 February 2011 14:06
Name: Earl Doughty
Street Address: 1102 Spring Lake Dr.
Checkbox:
City: Garland
State: TX
Zip Code: 75043
Telephone Number: 972-613-2428
email: eedoughty@live.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1965
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SH-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SH-2
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1969
Crew Comments:
This is just an update for my e-mail, but I am glad I've been in contact
with Hank Tonning, Marion "Smitty" Smith, Chuck Doolan, and Larry Coburn.
I'm still looking for Finley Rush, Walter Stein, and Donald "Robbie"
Robinson.
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Sent: Monday, 24 January 2011 19:46
Name: Charles (Chuck) Doolan
Street Address: 114Glencrest Ln
City: Paso Robles
State: Calif
Zip Code: 93446
Telephone Number: 805 238 0759
Spouse : Lyn
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1964
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1967
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BM3
NAVY service from: 1964
NAVY service to: 1967
Crew Comments:
b-All ship mates from 64 to 67 are welcome to call. Spent 3 yrs 6 mo 9
days 12 hrs aboard the wilson
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Sent: Saturday, 22 January 2011 21:01 AM
Name: Edward Jerdon (Jake)
Street Address: 85 Harding Ave
City: Weymouth
State: Ma
Zip Code: 02188
Telephone Number: 781 335 1290
Spouse : jane
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1965
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: E-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-3
NAVY service from: 1964
NAVY service to: 1968
Crew Comments:
anyone in the first div feb 65 to june 68 please get in touch
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Sent: Wednesday, 12 January 2011 20:04
Name: Michael G Totten
Street Address: 3917 Briant Dr.
City: Marrero
State: La
Zip Code: 70072 6015
Telephone Number: 504 347 7620
email: mgt5250@hotmail.com
Spouse : Madeline
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SHSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SH 2
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
Crew Comments:
You had to have a clean uniform to go on the beach so I was every ones
friend and I really liked to have a neat clean pressed uniform. Anyone
remeber the smoker on theway to Alcapoco? I fought SN Rudder, I went to the
first Barber school the Navy ever had six weeks at NTC it was fun being
saluted by Boots. Anyone remember me give me a shout thanks.
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Sent: Friday, 7 January 2011 18:28 PM
Name: Roy Patterson
Street Address: 1709 E. McMillan
City: Compton
State: CA
Zip Code: 90221
Telephone Number: 424-785-8669
email: Rpatterson@ElCamino.Edu
Spouse : Gloria
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SKSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SK1
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1993
Crew Comments:
I would like to say hi to all of my shipmates that I served with aboard the
Henry B Wilson. I would like to give a special "Shout Out" to: Sanford
Rucker "Ruck"- John McCormick "Baby Boy" - Womack - Robert Neuman "Blue" -
Lloyd Williams "Bump" - Curtis McBean "Mack" - Lyndon Jackson "Jack" - Sm2
Battle - MSC Able - SH1 Smiley - To all of the Officers and Crew of the
Henry B Wilson I slaute you and wish you a properous New Year. The Henry B.
Wilson was my first ship but it was also like a second home and it was
onboard the Wilson that I became a man. I thank all of my shipmates for
helping me to stand up and be a responsible individual of this society. God
Bless all of you.
To Viet Nam and back again - What a journey we made along with sailing into
the history books.
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Sent: Thursday, 6 January 2011 9:18
Name: Michael G Totten
Street Address: 3917Briant Dr.
Checkbox:
City: Marrero
State: La.
Zip Code: 70072 6015
Telephone Number: 504 347 7620
email: mgt5250@yahoo.com
Spouse : Madeline
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SHSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SH 2
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
Crew Comments:
I spent 3 months as a deck ape then got transfed to the laundry and Supply.
Vanover and Ramsey made me the Sailor and taught me to love the NAVY for
that I am ever grateful. With Marty lending 20 we could go over on the
beach, what a way to grow up. Best two years of my life.
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Sent: Saturday, 01 January 2011 13:16
Name: DON BROWN
City: LAS VEGAS
State: NV
Telephone Number: 702 622 7845
email:
ftbllismysport63@yahoo.com
Spouse : MELISSA
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1984
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: FN/MM
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FN
NAVY service from: 81
NAVY service to: 84
Crew Comments:
ALOT OF GOOD TIMES AND LONG HOT HOURS DOWN IN 2 ENG RM MISS ALL YOU WHOLE
SNIPES
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Sent: Sunday, 26 December 2010 7:42
Name: David Van Bogart
Street Address: 644 Burlington Rd.
City: St. Paul
State: MN
Zip Code: 55119
Telephone Number: 651-731-2886
email: 9.davidvb@gmail.com
Spouse : Valerie
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: FTM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTM2
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1975
Crew Comments:
Three WestPac cruises and one yard period. Made a lot of friends on the
Mag-7. Great times. Like to hear from the 4th division guys especially John
Myers, Tim Hurt, Galen Engal and Ted Schmid.
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Sent: Saturday, 25 December 2010 02:02
Name: Jimmy Wilkerson
Street Address: 9607 Thistle Trail Dr.
City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77070
Telephone Number: 281-832-2922
email: jimmywilkerson@clear.net
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1973
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT3
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1973
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 18 December 2010 16:04
Name: john mohatt
Street Address: 12560 haster sp60
City: garden grove
State: calif
Zip Code: 92840
Telephone Number: 714 971-9429
Spouse : none
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: e-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: e-3
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1968 two westpacs
Crew Comments:
two west pacs great experience would like to hear from any one of my great
friends
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Sent: Sunday, 12 December 2010 18:08
Name: Tim Ten Eyck
Telephone Number: 530-335-5113
email: STILLCRAZY@CITLINK.NET
Spouse : Sheila
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: Radarman
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD3
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1969
Crew Comments:
Almost a half a Century ago!!!!!!!!! Man were getting to be old
FARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wouldn't trade it for a million bucks, except maybe
for those San Miguel hangovers in the P.I. Wouldn't it be a joy for one more
day on the old Henry B. cruising about 25 kn
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Sent: Sunday, 12 December 2010 08:33
Name: Dale Crouch
Street Address: 1615 e 1st st
City: Streator
State: Ill
Zip Code: 61364
Telephone Number: 815/6720155
email: gofis3@mcsi.com
Spouse : Viki
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1964
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1966
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: MM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MM3
NAVY service from: 1963
NAVY service to: 1966
Crew Comments:
A long long time ago in a land far far away # 2 engine room was my home
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Sent: Thursday, 2 December 2010 23:10
Name: Donald Rupp
Street Address: 4508 W Ole Farm Rd
City: Plainfield
State: IL
Zip Code: 60586
Telephone Number: 815 341 7191
email: drupp68@hotmail.com
Spouse : Mary Ann
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1987
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OSSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS3
NAVY service from: 1987
NAVY service to: 1991
Crew Comments:
Many many good memories of this ship and her crew. I decommissioned this
ship. I felt so torn afterwards like something important was stolen from me.
It is amazing how you get attached to a ship especially your first ship. I
could be found on Facebook as well!!!! Thanks for the memories!
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Sent: Monday, 29 November 2010
Name: dennis j. coker
Street Address: 8030 La Mesa blvd
City: La Mesa
State: Ca
Zip Code: 91941
Telephone Number: 619-733-0568
email: dennis_c@cox.net
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1965
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1971
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT-1
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1974
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 20 November 2010 16:20
Name: Pousson Paul L.
Street Address: 204 crepe myrtle st.
City: lake jackson
State: texas
Zip Code: 77566
Telephone Number: 979 665 1958
email: paul48xyz@gmail.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from:
NAVY service to:
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Tuesday, 16 November 2010 10:45
Name: Michael Sebring
Street Address: 1406 East BLVD
Checkbox:
City: Alpah
State: New Jersey
Zip Code: 08865
Telephone Number: 908-763-2521
email: mikenett2@verizone.net
Spouse : Jeanette
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1983
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1987
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: GMG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1983
NAVY service to: 1988
Crew Comments:
Still looking for GMGC Doug Shorts if anyone has any info of his whereabouts
please let me know. Any crew members serving when i did get in contact with
it would be great to hear from old shipmates. I have to admit it was the
best time of my life serving on HAMMERING HANK, a lot of great times. I'm
now living in New Jersey working as a mechanic for the New Jersey State
Police been here almost 17 yrs now. Became a grandfather a year and a half
ago.
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Sent: Thursday, 04 November 2010 12:00
Name: Paul Fears
Street Address: 6201 Lafayette St
City: New Port Richey
State: Fl
Zip Code: 34652
Telephone Number: 727-808-1983
email: pauzack@yahoo.com
Spouse : Wilma
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CWO4
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1989
Crew Comments:
Looking for MM1 Hubbard.
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Sent: Tuesday, 02 November 02, 2010 17:40
Name: Shawn Lee
Telephone Number: 217-552-5783
email: groove.belly@yahoo.com
Spouse : Ashley Lee
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1987
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BMSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: Pilot Rescue Swimmer
NAVY service from: 1986
NAVY service to: 1990
Crew Comments:
Cant find any pictures of myself and many other crew members from 1st
division. Didn't come aboard until the PI
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Sent: Tuesday, 02 November 02, 2010 09:42
Name: Jay D. Ellis
Street Address: 10015 Carreta Drive
City: Santee
State: CA
Zip Code: 92071
Telephone Number: 619 227 6714
email: jay_ellis41@yahoo.com
Spouse : Mary
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OS1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD/OS1
NAVY service from: 1959
NAVY service to: 1978
Crew Comments:
This looks like a double entry and it is. I am more than HAPPY to say that I
served on the finest ship to ever sail in the 3rd and 7th Fleets. I think I
have the distinction of being the only crewman to serve 2 tours on the
"Hammering Hank" or the Magnificent 7 if you prefer. I spent 1/3 of my Naval
Career on her for a total of 4yrs 1 month and 18 days the first tour and 2
yrs and 12 days the second tour. I retired off of the Wilson on Feb 3, 1978.
I am so proud of her that my personal License # is HBWDDG7. If any of my old
shipmates or OI Division crew would like to contact me just send me an
E-Mail or call me. I have made 2 of the reunions and hope to make another
one as soon as I can. I will be a widower soon as may wife of 45 yrs has
Pancreatic Cancer and will soon be gone. God Bless all Sailors that have
served aboard the Henry B. Wilson and keep them safe and in God's Hands.
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Sent: Tuesday, 2 November 2010 09:26
Name: Jay D. Ellis
Street Address: 10015 Carreta Drive
City: Santee
State: CA
Zip Code: 92071
Telephone Number: 619 227 6714
email: jay_ellis41@yahoo.com
Spouse : Mary
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: RD3/RD2/RD1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD1
NAVY service from: 1959
NAVY service to: 1978
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 10:52 AM
Name: Richard Karbowski
Street Address: 3106 Bay St.
City: Unionville
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48767
Telephone Number: 989-674-8688
email: rkarbowski@sbcglobal.net
Spouse : Myra
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1962
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1967
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7:
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1967
Crew Comments:
It looks like a good time at the reunion....I just don't see any of the men
that I served with....These were all old guys....I seen many names that I
knew but....the faces...."WOW"...Crap I just looked in a mirror....they do
look like me.....Great to see the pictures.....Why can't we have a reunion
touring some of the Strip Clubs we used to go too....Now that would be a
reunion.....SKI
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Sent: Wednesday, 20 October 2010 2000
Name: Jeffrey Lewis Tucker BM3
Street Address: 9278 Elton st. s.w.
City: Navarre
State: Ohio
Zip Code: 44662
email: s42mv@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1976
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BM3
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1976
Crew Comments:
Would like to here from any person from the Henry B.Wilson.
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Sent: Tuesday, 12 October 2010 09:08
Name: Wilbert Peay
email: wmpeay@earthlink.net
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: YN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: AEC(AW/SW)
NAVY service from: 1979
NAVY service to: 1998
Crew Comments:
Hammering Hank of DESRON 13 holds many good memories. 30+ years later I
recall my first WESTPAC. Which I spent mess cooking in the chiefs mess. I
remember the good times, bad times, and sad times. But regardless the bonds
that I formed was never duplicated, never forgotten. I remember the first
person I'd ever seen getting pinned with the ESWS Cutlass, I remember seeing
the my first CPO selectee being harassed before earning the right to wear
the anchors. Being a Destroyer Man is a title earned, not given. By the time
I retired, very few people have ever heard of a 1200 psi system, twin screw
ship. Those new fangled ship have A/C even in the racks. How nice. I
transferred off the Wilson after the WESTPAC Cruise 1979 to FEB 1980 as a
YN3 enroute to AE A School. I retired October 1998 as AEC(AW/SW. My heart
has never left the Wilson. Throughout my career, I'd reflect on what I
thought were tough time, in fact they were in preparation of making me a
better Sailor. In memory of Hammering Hank the Magnificent 7 and our UNREP
song, theme from the movie the Magnificent 7
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Sent: Tuesday, 21 September 2010 19:17
Name: Tim Layton
Street Address: 12951 Malena Dr
City: Santa Ana
State: CA
Zip Code: 92705
email: Timber59@me.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1984
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: MS-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MS-3
NAVY service from: 1980
NAVY service to: 1986
Association Sign Up Comments:
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Sent: Wednesday, 25 August 2010 20:45
Name: Victor M. Delgado Jr.
Spouse : Martha
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1967
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: Sr - SN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CWO3
NAVY service from: 1967
NAVY service to: 1995
Crew Comments:
DID SOME SERIOUS PAINTING(HAZE GRAY)))))))))))
AND MY EXTRA DUTY....WITH A WIRE BRUSH CLEANING DECK PLATES!!!! I STILL HEAR
IN MY DREAMS BT1 FEARS..
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Sent: Wednesday, 18 August 2010 12:03 PM
Name: Boyd Hollingsworth
Street Address:
City: Annandale
State: VA
Zip Code: 22003
email: ebh1022@gmail.com
Spouse :
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1971
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: RD3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD3
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
Association Sign Up Comments:
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Sent: Thursday, 15 July 2010 19:20
Name: Charlie nixon
email: chrnxn@gmail.com
Spouse : teresa
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1985
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: gmm2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: gmm2
NAVY service from: 1984
NAVY service to: 1989
Crew Comments:
i just wanted to update my email
looking for any of the GM s
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Sent: Monday, 28 June 28, 2010 13:01
Name: Steven Gunter
City: Acworth
State: Ga
Telephone Number: 770-596-9696
email: sobio2003@yahoo.com
Spouse : Renae
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1980
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1982
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS3
NAVY service from: 1980
NAVY service to: 1984
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 26 June 2010 1143
Name: JOHN WYATT
Street Address: 3914 DEMERY DR EAST
City: JACKSONVILLE
State: FLORDIA
Zip Code: 32250-1926
Telephone Number: (904) 5240916
email: jfwyatt@comcast.net
Spouse : PATTI
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BM1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BMC
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1988
Crew Comments:
BEST GRAYHOUND IN THE FLEET BARNONE
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Sent: Monday, 21 June 2010 2208
Name: Steve Claassen
Street Address: 4801 Hermanson Circle
City: Huntington Beach
State: California
Zip Code: 92649
Telephone Number: 714-846-7482
email: claassc1@bp.c0m
Spouse : Suporn
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SK3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SK3
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1975
Crew Comments:
I didn't much like the navy while I was in it, but a while after I got out I
realized what an incredible adventure it had been. From the beach on Hawaii
to the Dodo birds of Midway, train rides from Taipei to Kaoshung Taiwan,
evacuating Vietnam, to the rescue of the Mayaguez, getting lost in Hong
Kong, to the little trees in the Adak national forest, it was quit a ride.
Hey Ralph Healey, I remember that 5"54 gun barrel blowing apart, it looked
like a peeled banana. If you're still not pissed about me getting you kicked
off the SOAP team for running out of gas on the Vincent Thomas bridge drop
me a line, or I can stop by and say "Hi" on my way up to Washington
sometime, I always figured you more of a Northwesterner than a Midwesterner.
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Sent: Saturday, 29 May 2010 0138
Name: Dennis J Coker
Street Address: 8030 La Mesa blvd
City: La Mesa
State: calif
Zip Code: 91941
Telephone Number: 619 733-0568
email: dennis_c@cox.net
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1965
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1971
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT1
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1974
Crew Comments:
to all the sailors who served on the "old hammerin hank" you should all know
we was the only DDG in the fleet that made 40 knotts with no smoke the old
girl was shaking and ratteling but the throttles were wide open and could
only drag our steam to 1200 psi this occured in 1968 on the way back from
New Zealand where the newspapers read "american ship spills oil in the
harbor, collides with new zealand destroyer, runs aground in the harbor what
next americans" so we drank their beer danced with their ladies and got the
hell out of there calm seas and smooth sailing to all
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Sent: Wednesday, 26 May 2010 1029
Name: Gary E. Anctil
City: MILTON
State: FL
Zip Code: 32570
email: ganctil21@bellsouth.net
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: PN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: PN1
NAVY service from: 1981
NAVY service to: 2003
Crew Comments:
Wow,....a lot of work went into this website. Thanks for doing it. Really
brought back a lot of great memories, some sad, but mostly not. Any old
shipmates out there that want to say hi, just shoot me an Email. PN1(AW)
Gary E. Anctil, USN, Retired
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Sent: Friday, 14 May 2010 08:53
Name: Donald Poorman
Street Address: 15 Greenfield Ct.
City: Sterling
State: VA
Zip Code: 20164-1218
Telephone Number: (703) 430-7469
email: don.poorman@verizon.net
Spouse : Patricia
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1976
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: HM1 - HMC
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: HMCS
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1984
Crew Comments:
Thanks for the memories on the Magnificent 7.....I think about those days
often, and the great shipmates that make the memories so great!
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Sent: Tuesday, 27April 2010 14:20
Name: Jimmie Grubb
Street Address: 29 Headland Way
City: Medford
State: MA
Zip Code: 02155
email: jgrubb@medfordpolice.com
Spouse : Kim
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OSSN-OS2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS2
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1975
Crew Comments:
Without a doubt, this ship and it's entire crew were the greatest.
Remembering all the guys in my division, Tom Noble, Randy Clark, John
Thompson, Dave Rapp, Jim Hansen, Glenn "Khaki" Krueger, Steve Gelbach, Jim
Hoey. It was great to serve with all of you. As Mr. Chambers would say "is
it 2 September yet?"
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Sent: Thursday, 22 April 2010 08:42
Name: Ken Womack
City: Charlotte
State: NC
Zip Code: 28262
Telephone Number:
email: kencorona65@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1988
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OSSA
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS3
NAVY service from: 1988
NAVY service to: 1992
Crew Comments:
The Hammerin' Hank
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Sent: Monday, 29 March 2010 18:54
Name: Chris Doty
Street Address: 911 E. Sully St
City: Laramie
State: Wyoming
Zip Code: 82072
Telephone Number: 307-760-5086
email: chrisdoty@bresnan.net
Spouse : Marcia
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: MS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MS1
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1993
Association Sign Up Comments:
Hello to all Henry B squids from MS3 Doty , Laramie, Wy in the beautiful
Rockies. The wife and I visited Norfolk recently, my last duty station
before retiring. We visited the USS Wisconsin BB 64. it brought back
wonderful memories of my time on the Great Hammer'n Hank. I found the
association on the web. Lots of great stuff. I remember her as a mighty
warrior in all respects with an even mightier crew and a comfortable ride
even in heavy seas! Those were the days my friends ..... no regrets.... only
great memories.
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Sent: Thursday, 25 March 2010 07:29
Name: Martin Booth
email: tinker@msn.com
Spouse : Ginger
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: FTM2-FTM1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTM1
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 1980
Crew Comments:
Looking for crew members from the 74 and the 75 west pac.
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Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 11:41
Name: Terry Schmidt
Street Address: 4104 Luckie Court
City: Zion
State: IL
Zip Code: 60099
Telephone Number: 8477467446
email: pncsret1@msn.com
Spouse : Sandi Schmidt SK1 USN (Ret)
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: PN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: PNCS
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 2000
Crew Comments:
When I was young and my son was really young, he asked me if I served in the
Vietnam War. I said yes son I was on the Hammering Hank, the last of the big
gunfighters. My son then asked me if I was a hero, I said, no son I wasn't a
hero but I served with heroes. Many years later when my only son was getting
on the bus to go out to Operation Iraqi Freedom my heart was full of pride
and apprehension, I told him son, don't be a hero out there. When my son
came back to us we met him at the airport and I said son were you a hero? He
said no Dad I wasn't a hero but I served with heroes but they pretty much
just want to be called veterans. I said son you are my hero but I think a
veteran should be allowed to take a veteran to a cubs game. My son said, I
will buy the first round of beers. I said you are on son, tell Mom and
Carrie that one of them is driving home. God bless America and the fine
young men and women we send in harms way to protect what we all hold dear.
The freedoms and great bounty of America. In honor of those that serve and
those that lost their lives to protect us all.
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Sent: Friday, 5 March 2010 06:08
Name: Don O'Connell
Street Address: 1903 route 203
City: Chatham
State: New York
Zip Code: 12037
email: hd7474doc@aol.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1969
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: PN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: PN3
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1969
Crew Comments:
A great ship and a great crew. Two WestPac cruises on the Magificant Seven
was a highlight of my life.
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Sent: Thursday, 25 February 2010 09:52
Name: Wayne Leef
Street Address: 27707 Pratt Road
City: Webster
State: WI
Zip Code: 54893
Telephone Number: 715-866-8304
email: lakeland@centurytel.net
Spouse :
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1973
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: 2nd Class
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: 2nd Class
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 1974
Crew Comments:
Trying to get any information on our westpac cruises in 1971 and 1972 to
Vietnam. Trying to get VA coverage and a requirement is confirmation of the
exposure to agent orange. If we sailed in areas where land was on three
sides of the ship, we had exposure potential. I seem to remember several
areas that would qualify. We did go into Da Nang once or twice as I
remember. Also seems we had some fly overs by spray helicopters who liked to
spray us. Anyone with any information would be appreciated.
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Sent: Wednesday, 24 February 24, 2010 21:13
Name: Dennis Coker
Street Address: 8030 LaMesa blvd
City: LaMesa
State: Calif
Zip Code: 91941
Telephone Number: 619-733-0568
email: dcoker1948@gmail.com
Spouse : na
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1965
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1969
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT-1
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1974
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Sunday, 21 February 2010 15:31
Name: Bill Petersen GMG2 - Mount 51
City: Robertsdale
State: Alabama
email: billp_powers@gulftel.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1987
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: GMG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG2
NAVY service from: 1975
NAVY service to: 1988
Crew Comments:
For the short period of time I was on HBW I enjoyed the experience. I was on
Mount 51 and was looking forward to WESTPAC but a motorcycle wreck at the
picnic ( Admiral Baker Field ) put an end to that trip for me and was
eventually the end of my career. Mike Sebring - I remember you ! Do you ever
hear from Chico ? I sure wish Things had been different for me. I bet you
guys all had a great time on WESTPAC. Sure was nice to take this trip back
in time though.
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Sent: Wednesday, 17 February 17, 2010 21:39
Name: Ted Greene
Street Address: 4293 Fredericks Ave.
City: Memphis
State: TN
Zip Code: 38111
Telephone Number: 901-461-4841
email: tedgreene52@yahoo.com
Spouse : Judie
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1973
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: HT-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: HT-3
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1977
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Sunday, 7 February 07, 2010 12:37
Name: Craig Durgin
Street Address: 2610 Dons Lane
City: Wilmington
State: Delaware
Zip Code: 19810
email: CHC1130@AOL.COM
Spouse : Heather
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1986
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: MS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MS3
NAVY service from: 1982
NAVY service to: 1986
Crew Comments:
Here is hoping to see a lot of new and old faces at this years reunion in
Norfolf Va. Dan and Penny do such a great job and should recieve a medal for
all the great events they put together. Go Navy beat Army. See you in
Norfolk. Craig
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Sent: Tuesday, 2 February 2010 12:02
Name: John P Schmohl
Street Address: Tavistock dr.
City: Bella Vista
State: ARKANSAS
Zip Code: 72714
email: johnpschmohl@yahoo.com
Spouse : Melinda
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1975
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1976
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: em3 - em2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: em2
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1976
Crew Comments:
Hey David Ranger: I saw your post on this site and just wanted to say hi. I
was an em3 / em2 on board when we took our last west pac togeather. We spent
alot of shore time togeather.
Do you remember the time we went to that drive in theatre in Tasmania in the
girls VW and after 5 days of Boags beer, i had gas so bad , I stunk up that
car all night through Gone With The Wind. Yea, the only thing that was going
with the wind was me all night, but you fell over when i tried to blame it
on the ripped up seat in the car. Oh well good times! You were a good
shipmate and a good friend. Hey email me and we can trade life stories. I
hope your life has been a rewarding one.
john
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Sent: Sunday, 17 January 2010 18:55
Name: David Ranger
Street Address: 304 Leewood Dr.
City: Lynchburg
State: Va
Zip Code: 24503
email: david.rangerinc@msn.com
Spouse : Denise
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1976
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: EM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM2
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1976
Crew Comments:
Hope to see some of my shipmates at the 2010 reunion. We were just kid's,
but we experienced so much!
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Sent: Saturday, 9 January 2010 15:35
Name: Michael Chaplinski (SKI)
Street Address: W15452 Polley Lane
City: Gilman
State: WI
Zip Code: 54433
Telephone Number: 715-447-5712
Spouse : Karen
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1963
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1966
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: MM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MM2
NAVY service from: 1963
NAVY service to: 1966
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 09 January 2010 14:17
Name: Mark E. Millican
Street Address: 9340 orangevale ave., #8
City: orangevale
State: ca.
Zip Code: 95662
Telephone Number: 925 586 3057
email: m_millican@sbcglobal.net
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: E5/ cook
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E5
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1976
Crew Comments:
I'm looking for some old shipmates, Roy Pluid, " Strech", " Hessy", Rick
Day(signalman).Gunners mates Mike and tom wooten also live in cal. If you
served under capt. Jensen or rodgers , I'd like to share some stories and
memories of those days durring the vietnam war.
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Sent: Wednesday, 30 December 2009 15:42
Name: Earl Doughty
Street Address: 1102 Spring Lake Dr.
City: Garland
State: TX
Zip Code: 75043
Telephone Number:
email: eedoughty@tx.rr.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1965
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SH2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SH2
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1968
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Friday, 25 December 2009 17:46
Name: Marion Smith
Street Address: 1907 South Milledge
City: Athens
State: Georgia
Zip Code: 30605
Telephone Number: 706-353-3385
email: knifing.smith@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1965
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: seaman
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: seaman
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1968
Crew Comments:
trying to make contact with crew members.
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Sent: Monday, 30 November , 2009 15:55
Name: MICHAEL R HEARNE
email: mrhsenior@yahoo.com
Spouse : none
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: gmm3/gmm2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: gmm1
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1978
Crew Comments:
TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO GET HOLD OF FORMER CO. VADM. MUSTIN OR WEAPONS DEPT
OFFICERS FROM 69-70 WESTPAC
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Sent: Friday, 27 November 2009 07:06
Name: Luie Williams
email: lwms2009@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SN-PC3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: PCC
NAVY service from: 1986
NAVY service to: 2009
Crew Comments:
HBW was my first Ship. AWESOME Officer's and Crew. Thanks to BMC Hackney
myself, SN Penn and SN Banks struck out of deck! I was traied by PC1
Humphries who was relieved by PC1 Sheets and then I relieved PC1 Sheets. If
you ever visit Recruit Training Command there is a 35" x 35" photo of
Hammerin Hank in the visitors center.
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Sent: Wednesday, 25 November 2009 20:41
Name: Robert Crosby
Telephone Number: 425-232-9318
email: tex2tuf922@verizon.net
Spouse : Kathy
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: QMSN - QM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: QMC
NAVY service from: 1986
NAVY service to: 1989
Crew Comments:
Had a great time onboard the HBW. Though I did realize it until after I got
on an Anphib after the Decom of the HBW. A Tin-can ride is so much better
than a flat bottomed box.
I am the very last actual crew member to step off the HBW as the ocean-going
tug took him out passed Point Loma after the Decom.
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Sent: Saturday, 14 November 2009 18:24
Name: Gerald C Smiley
Street Address: 1419Longbranch #D
City: Grover Beach
State: Calif
Zip Code: 93433
Telephone Number: 805 -720-8423
email: gman58@charter.net
Spouse : Pauline
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1974
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SH-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SH-2
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 1979
Crew Comments:
I came onboard in73 while she was west pac I departed her in 74 have some
good times on board while I was there. Like to hear from shipmate that was
on board then
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Sent: Tuesday, 10 November 2009 13:18
Name: Ed Mackie
Street Address: 39620 Tinderbox Way
City: Murrieta
State: CA
Zip Code: 92562
Telephone Number: 951-551-2637
email: edmackie@verizon.net
Spouse : Jenny
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1986
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OS2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OSCS
NAVY service from: 1981
NAVY service to: 2005
Crew Comments:
Found this page after a search on facebook. I see alot of familiar names.
Brings back alot of old memories. From the days in Portland Oregon to the
beginning of the '86 deployment, lots of good memories along with a couple
of bad ones.
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Sent: Sunday, 1 November 2009 14:26
Name: Brian Vaught
email: brian_vaught@yahoo.com
Spouse : Crystal
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1983
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: OS
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1980
NAVY service to: 1983
Crew Comments:
Shout out to everyone on the HBW 1981-83. After the USN I completed my
degree and work in the semiconductor industry, mostly in process engineering
and recently in ic and solar process R&D.
Special hello to all the guys in and around CIC those days on the 81 cruise
and in Portland yards.
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Sent: Monday, 30 October, 2009 10:50
Name: Richard L. Moxon
Street Address: 103 S. Pioneer Rd
City: Fond du Lac
State: Wi
Zip Code: 54935
Telephone Number:
email: moxondoc@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1985
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SK3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: Sk2
NAVY service from: 1981
NAVY service to: 1988
Crew Comments:
I came across this site years ago, and I enjoy reading the stories from time
to time. I'd like to read more about where the crew is while I was on board
HBW during 1982 to 1985. HBW was my only ship, as I went to shore duty at
Great Lakes after for 2 years. I attended night school while there then got
out and went on to University of Wisconsin at Madison, go badgers. Then on
to Chiropractic college. Now, I've been practicing chiropractic for over 16
years. Thanks HBW for showing me the way. Miss the crew that worked hard,
and played hard. Where is Sk1 Tallmadge, swindler, and the rest of the SK
group? DK2 Figgins is back out to sea as merchant marine, what balls after
all those years. I miss it, but not enough to go back out. Thanks for having
this site, I wish there was a better way to inform other crew members that
this site is here. Thanks again.
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Sent: Wednesday, 30 September 30, 2009 20:53
Name: Winston Jagger
Street Address: 1730 West Drive
City: Craig
State: Colorado
Zip Code: 81625
Telephone Number: 970-824-4897
email: waj1730riz@bresnan.net
Spouse : ---------------------------
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1962
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: EM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM2
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1966
Crew Comments:
Have attended all the Wilson reunions & enjoyed every minute, would like to
thank Dan & Penney for all their hard work. Without their unselfish devotion
and commitment the last 5 years would have never taken place. For all the
exmembers of the Wilson who did not attend these reunions you missed an
opportunity to meet and enjoy many interesting people and events, again
Thank you to Dan and Penney
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Sent: Sunday, 13 September 2009 07:23
Name: Ken Drewenski
email: kdrewenski@gmail.com
Spouse : Beth
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1975
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SH2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SH2
NAVY service from: 1974
NAVY service to: 1979
Crew Comments:
This was an awesome find! I have so many stories of my time on the Wilson,
but one stands out! Its the time I went to dinner with Slim Patterson and
Blue Newman in Olongapo. After dinner they asked me to join them at a bar in
the jungle. I was a little hesitant, but went with anyway. At the bar I felt
the "what the heck you doing here" looks right away. I went to use the head
and a couple guys followed me in and threaten to Kick my ass. Lucky for me
Slim and Blue followed and said something like if your going to kick his
ass, you'll have to kick ours! FRIENDS whether your black or white that's
what I learned! WOW! Serving on the Wilson was an unbelievable experience
and I am PROUD to have served with such great MEN!
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Sent: Monday, 7 September 2009 12:39
Name: billy ray keaton
Street Address: 502 erie ave
City: bogalusa
State: la.
Zip Code: 70427
Telephone Number: 850-565-0825
email: time2billyray@hotmail.com
Spouse :
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: e3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1975
Association Sign Up Comments:
was a deckhand until i was made the ship's Barber for the 1975 west pac / i
know i gave a bunch of screwed up haircuts and was threaten to be thrown
over many of times / but still made it thru the cruise alive / will never
forget the good times i had on the wilson and all the wild and crazy guys
that i knew / hope all is well with everyone and that everybody sobered up
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Sent: Friday, 4 September 2009 13:33
Name: Bud L. Smith (Smitty)
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Telephone Number:
email: manager4u2004@yahoo.com
Spouse :
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1977
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7:
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E1 to LT
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 2001
1650.1H (link to Awards Manual)
Crew Comments:
U.S. Navy ships that participated in Operations Eagle Pull, Frequent Wind
and the rescue/recovery of the SS Mayaguez received Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medals (AFEM) for each of these Top Secret operations... These
awards can be found in the most recent copy of the Awards Manual (1650.1H,
Page 178).
What most people don't know is... If you were involved in these three
operations you can write to the NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND and have your DD-214
updated with a DD-215 which will state that one of these operations was
involved in Combat Operations off of Vietnam.
The DD Form 215 shows you were in Vietnam and a participant in operations in
Vietnam during all the campaigns. Operation Frequent Wind participates can
now trade in the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for the Vietnam
Service Medal (VSM), making it the significant operation. You will need to
submit a formal letter along with proof that you participated in these ops.
This can impact your Veterans Status... Being a Vietnam Combat Veteran!
Especially if your applying for the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC).
CRSC allows certain military retirees to receive both their military
retirement pay and VA Disability Compensation. This means that qualified
military retirees with 20 or more years of service that have a "combat
related" VA-rated disability no longer have their military retirement pay
reduced by the amount of their VA disability compensation.
Note: It took the Department of Defense and Congress more than 28 years to
finally settle on what awards the ships were eligible to receive, but they
closed the books with The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2003 (Public Law 1 07-31 4 -December 2, 2002), Section 542.
If you interested in receiving more information on how to submit the correct
documentation (formal letters) to update your service record to reflect
these two significant changes, please contact me at the email listed. I have
scanned copies of the letters I submitted to the Navy Personnel Command
Office and all associated information.
On your subject line put... "HBW Awards Request Info"
It usually takes about 6 months for them to process your request...
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Sent: Sunday, 23 August 2009 10:06
Name: Stephen Haught
Street Address: 2476 County Line Road
City: Saint Marys
State: WV
Zip Code: 26170
Telephone Number: 740-516-0245
email: ctyboy50@yahoo.com
Spouse : Melinda
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1980
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SA/ BMSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BMSN
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1980
Crew Comments:
Would like to get in touch with old shipmates. Had alot of great times while
on board. Times that will never be forgotten.
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Sent: Wednesday, 19 August 2009 20:22
Name: Dick Karbowski
Street Address: 6049 Poinsettia
City: Saginaw
State: Mi
Zip Code: 48603
Telephone Number: 989-799-4306
email: rkarbowski@sbcglobal.net
Spouse : Myra
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1962
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1966
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SN
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1966
Reunion Comments:
I had the pleasure of spending a couple days with an old friend and
shipmate. Larry Delazzer and his wife Judy put up with me and my
granddaughter for a couple days. It was great to see Larry again after so
many years. It was a bigger pleasure to meet Judy the gal that tamed this
guy. We rehashed many days and nights we had together....for being a couple
old guys our memory was quite good. Larry suggested maybe a reunion in
Branson Missouri. They treat Vets with nothing but praise and a heartfelt
THANK YOU. Every show has all vets stand and are applauded by all. It might
be worth looking into having a reunion there. Thanks again Larry and
Judy.....SKI
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Sent: Saturday, 15 August 2009 1428
Name: James "Jim" Cowper
Street Address: 4746 Se Logus Rd
City: Milwaukie
State: OR
Zip Code: 97222
Telephone Number: (503) 652-4318
email: whinnymoocow@aol.com
Spouse : Jill
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1983
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: E3/BT
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E3/BT
NAVY service from: 1979
NAVY service to: 1983
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Thursday, 13 August 2009 10:17
Name: Bobby L Thompson
Street Address: 11726 Frontera Rd.
City: Fontana
State: California
Zip Code: 92337-8918
Telephone Number: 909-350-8868
email: hiwaysailor48@yahoo.com
Spouse : widowed
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1974
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: ETN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ETN3
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1974
Association Sign Up Comments:
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Sent: Friday, 7 August 2009 12:41
Name: Bill Tanner
Street Address: 4206 Alaina Circle
City: Austell
State: GA
Zip Code: 30106
Telephone Number: 404-574-8984
email: wtanner@cdc.gov
Spouse : Penny
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1987
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1989
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: STG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: STG2
NAVY service from: 1984
NAVY service to: 1993
Crew Comments:
The best ship I was ever on! The crew, the ports, everything was very
memorable.
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Sent: Tuesday, 4 August 2009 09:20
Name: Mike Powers
Street Address: 2753 204th Lane NE
City: Sammamish
State: Washington
Zip Code: 98074
Telephone Number: 425-898-9237
email: mwpowers@cablespeed.com
Spouse : Rindie
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: Ltjg
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: Ltjg
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1972
Crew Comments:
Served as Asst. Supply /Disbursing Officer on HBW
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Sent: Monday, 3 August 2009 15:39
Name: bobby young
Street Address: 117 lake ridge dr.
City: saltillo
State: ms
Zip Code: 38866
Telephone Number: 662 844 4141
email: young115002@bellsouth.net
Spouse : irene
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1961
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1964
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: IC2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CWO4
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1984
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Sunday, 2 August 2009 20:16
Name: jay amsler
Street Address: 211 forrest ave
City: norfolk
State: va
Zip Code: 23505
Telephone Number: 7574081352
email: jamsler_99@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: FTM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FCC
NAVY service from: 1979
NAVY service to: 1993
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 01 August 2009 16:30
Name: Richard Gano
Street Address: 7407 Sale Blvd
City: Southport
State: FL
Zip Code: 32409
Telephone Number:
email: richgano@gmail.com
Spouse : Mary
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: LTJG
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: Commander/1110
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1989
Crew Comments:
Served as Navigator and ASW Officer
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Sent: Thursday, 18 June 2009 17:25
Name: James R. Lappegaard
Street Address: 43 Lenape Island
City: Denville
State: New Jersey
Zip Code: 07834-2017
Telephone Number: 973-627-8875
email: jrlusn1@verizon.net
Spouse : Rev. Dr. Ruth E. Mohring
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1959
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1963
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: ETC
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ETC
NAVY service from: 1944
NAVY service to: 1964
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 30 May 2009 09:57
Name: David Fredrick
Street Address: 903 E. Center St.
City: Monticello
State: IL
Zip Code: 61856
Telephone Number: 217 762 8187
email: davefred@dishmail.net
Spouse : Charlotte
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1973
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: FTMC
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTMC
NAVY service from: March 1959
NAVY service to: April 1978
Crew Comments:
My second duty on a DDG. First was USS Barney (DDG 6), second was Henry B.
and third was USS HOEL (DDG 13. Since 6 + 7 = 13 does this mean anything?
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Sent: Wednesday, 20 May 2009 18:44
Name: Dale sanchez
Street Address:
City: goldenvalley
State: az
Zip Code: 86413
Telephone Number:
email: thedogsanchez@yahoo.com
Spouse : barbar sanchez
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1963
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: ship serviceman
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1959
NAVY service to: 1963
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Wednesday, 22 April 2009 14:46
Name: Thomas O. Morris
Street Address: 983 Mistletoe Lp. N.
City: Keizer
State: Or.
Zip Code: 97303
Telephone Number: 503-856-8433
email: morris662@msn.com
Spouse :
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1975
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BT1-BTCS (Frocked)
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BTCM
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1991
Crew Comments:
E-mail address update, 22 April, 2009.
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Sent: Saturday, 11 April 2009 21:36
Name: Sherman Sims
email: ssims9998@sbcglobal.net
Spouse : Teresa
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: RM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RM3
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1971
Crew Comments:
I'd like to get in touch with any of the RM Gang if they see this message. I
haven't talked to anyone from the ole Radioshack since I left the ship in
1970, except Scott Blackburn; I don't know where he's at now either. I went
aboard the USS Hanson after leaving the H.B. Wilson in 1970. Let me hear
from someone from the ole Magnificent 7.
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Sent: Tuesday, 31 March 2009 16:36
Name: George A. Albig
email: Georgal@comcast.net
Spouse : Debbie
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1979
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: FTGSN - FTG3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTG2
NAVY service from: 1975
NAVY service to: 1979
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Monday, 30 March 2009 23:35
Name: Ben Miller
email: millerb@edso.org
Spouse : Bonnie
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1978
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1982
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: MMFN-MM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MM2
NAVY service from: 1978
NAVY service to: 1982
Crew Comments:
What a great time in retrospect.
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Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 3:10 AM
Name: George (Bill) Freeman
email: bfree105@yahoo.com
Spouse : Debbie
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1974
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: BM-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BM-3
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 1974
Crew Comments:
Anyone with information on BM's from 72 to 74 please let me know. Those
years are forever branded on my heart. Particularly looking for Noonan,
Henderson, Pinkey, Stuart, Chief Charley, Chief Goodwin, Ziegler, Norris, or
any others who were in 1st Div. Mr, Geiger. I was on the helm the day the
front gun mount barrel blew. It took out a Chunk of BM1 Williams arm, and
severed a couple of fingers on Millicans rt hand. Also remember the time we
were in the whale boat and gig cutting up bags of rice floating down to
Vietnam from China. We eventually retrieved the bags and got the ship
painted in Hong Kong. What a time we had. Greatest time of my life.
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Sent: Saturday, 14 March 2009 13:57
Name: Tom Byrne
Spouse : Deborah
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1967
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: seaman
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1968
Comments:
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Sent: Friday, 06 March 2009 18:04
Name: Daniel E. Fugate
Street Address: 14289 Clear Creek Rd. NW
City: Silverdale
State: Washington
Zip Code: 98383
Telephone Number: 360-697-2074
email: fugated@hotmail.com
Spouse : Myong
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1964
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: GMM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CWO3
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1980
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Monday, 2 March 2009 12:36
Name: Robert R. Kenney Sr.
Street Address: P.O. BOX 69
City: Netarts
State: OREGON
Zip Code: 97143
Telephone Number: 503-842-6027
email: kdnetbay@embarqmail.com
Spouse : Edna
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1962
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1966
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: EM 2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM 2
NAVY service from: 1961
NAVY service to: 1966
Crew Comments:
It's great to hear from the crew.
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Sent: Thursday, 26 February 2009 21:16
Name: Ronald S. Roy
Street Address: 387 N. Northwood Drive
City: Branch
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 49402-9625
Telephone Number: (231)898-3513
email: Tyme4us2000@yahoo.com
Spouse : Deceased
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1973
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SHSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E5-BU2
NAVY service from: 1985
NAVY service to: 1987
Crew Comments:
To My Fellow Supporters Ever-present for the Cause of Freedom, Good Sence
and Protection for the Greatest Country in the World,
The Wilson was a special place for me. I am grateful for having the
privilege of serving aboard her. I have one regret though, I had only wished
I were more prepared for the challenges she posed in order to be a worthy
Sailor. I initially enlisted as a SEABEE (wood construction was my
specialty)
but when I was sent off to start boot camp from Detroit, my orders were
changed.
In a way, I was then a fish out of water but the Henry B. Wilson kept me
safe even still. After my discharge and leaving the Wilson, I later returned
to the Navy. The second time in I was lucky enough to start off as a Builder
2nd class in the SeaBees attached to the 31st Regiment, Port Hueneme, Ca. My
service time was cut short this time around as I had seriously injured my
back and had to return to civilian life.
I miss all my shipboard buddies. I always will.
Ron Roy
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Sent: Sunday, 22 February 2009 18:32
Name: Ted Bishop
Street Address: 311 hall st
Checkbox:
City: Orrville
State: ohio
Zip Code: 44667
Telephone Number:
email: tmb311@hotmail.com
Spouse : yes
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1983
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: gmg2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: gmg2
NAVY service from: 79
NAVY service to: 89
Crew Comments:
Many good times. Tom middleton where r u Very sad to hear when gmg dearing
passed and good to see tracy day made it to the end.It would be nice to hear
from Dave Tresch sorry for wreckin ur car.
alive and retired and loving it
P.S.anyone seen ftm lefty robinson
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Sent: Monday, 09 February 2009 12:43
Name: TERRY SCHMIDT
Street Address: 4104 LUCKIE COURT
City: ZION
State: IL
Zip Code: 60099-1912
Telephone Number: 847-219-3696
email: PNCSRET1@MSN.COM
Spouse : SANDI
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: PN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: PNCS
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1993
MEMBER 038
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Sent: Sunday, 8 February 08, 2009 11:49
Name: steven h guillory
email: shguillory@msn.com
Spouse : 36 years
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: EN3 down to EN1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EN3
NAVY service from: 10-71
NAVY service to: 04-75
Crew Comments:
got on #7 when they were towing her to Long BEACH FOR REFIT WAS CAPTAINS
Engineer,
captain gig wale boat, in A gang got hurt twice thats why i am 100% disable
end of nam was rough
we put her back together rough tray then to nam lot of bullshit on that ship
I serve on providence
clg-6 71-73 with a nam trip always thought i craped out with # 7 it was a
shit hole remember the time
we crash into another ship in PI just docking put off in PI after 1st gun
line Rinehaeart if you see this
kiss my ass you to BUBBA uss wilson change my life i am africa american they
could not get over it
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Sent: Tuesday, 03 February 2009 21:32
Name: Dennis N. Valentine
Street Address: 1038 Cavite Crt
City: Rockford
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 61108
Telephone Number: 815 708 8312
email: dnvalentine@earthlink.net
Spouse : Runay Valentine
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1964
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 to: 1965
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: RM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RM2
NAVY service from: 1963
NAVY service to: 1967
Comments:
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Sent: Sunday, 01 February 2009 14:24
Name: charles a. akers
Street Address: 18960 benedict dr
City: woodbrige
State: ca
Zip Code: 95258
Telephone Number: 570-4100
email: cwakers69@yahoo.com
Spouse : pamela
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1975
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1977
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: ewc
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CWO4
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1990
Crew Comments:
ALIVE AND WELL IN WOODBRIDGE, RETIRED.
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Sent: Monday, 26 January 2009 06:25
Name: Rick Lopez SMC SW Ret.
email: rjlzzz@aol.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. WILSON DDG-7: SM1/SMC
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SMC SW
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1992
Crew Comments:
I signed onboard the Harvey B. Winslow in Apr of 82 and transferred not by
choice May 85 to the USS New Orleans LPH 11 , I have to admit the most fun I
had in the Navy was on her. The best SM gang a sailor could ask for and the
chiefs mess was outstanding. I wish I knew where Capt. John Gilmartin was
just to say Hi, he was a very good skipper and I truly miss Ltjg Dempsey who
had died in a F14 crash in Feb 87 . But he is flying now without refueling.
The 84 westpac was also cool being back in Hong Kong and getting another Tat
there he he. To Fair Winds and Following Seas. My e mail addy is
rjlzzz@aol.com
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Sent: Monday,12 January 12, 2009 10:35
Name: Bill Cunningham
Street Address: 12400 Cherry St
City: Kansas City
State: Mo
Zip Code: 64145
email: theognome@hotmail.com
Spouse : Toni
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1987
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FC3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FC2
NAVY service from: 1986
NAVY service to: 1994
Comments:
The Hammerin' Hank was my first ship, and by far the best.
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Sent: Sunday, 11 January 2009 17:43
Name: Dan Micka
Street Address: 7931 S.Corona Way
City: Centennial
State: Colorado
Zip Code: 80122
Telephone Number: 3037985531
email: micka5531@msn.com
Spouse : Linda
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1973
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FTM-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTM-2
NAVY service from: 1967
NAVY service to: 1973
Comments:
Reported aboard the Henry B June '72, just in time to leave San Diego for
the '72/'73 WestPac cruise; initially assigned to the AN/SPS 39 search radar
then later reassigned to the MK118 (Tartar) computer. Remember when the evap
went down and showers occurred on the main deck when we could catch a rain
squall?? Most memorable time aboard: daylight raid north of the DMZ and
being in the fwrd gun mount one early January morning when the projectile
exploded before leaving the barrel, that got us off the gun line and back in
Subic Bay to be regunned before sending us home. Well Done on the web sight,
great to reminisce!!
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Sent: Sunday, 4 January 2009 20:09
Name: Charles Poper
email: sb-c@live.com
Spouse : Dorinda
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: ST1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ST1
NAVY service from: 64
NAVY service to: 70
Comments:
I reported aboard an STG2 soon to promote to ST1. Henry B. already had Two.
We were prepping
for WesPac and I learned from Marty Combs that he did duty the previous
deployment as
Mt Capt MT52 and was going to be assigned there again. He told me that 2nd
Div was undermanned
and they needed a Mt Capt for MT51. I know a bit and I can do that I said.
I really did not know
a damned thing; had never been inside a mount before. I learned what I
needed to know on the
crossing and that was the best damned deployment that I made. 2nd was a
GREAT Div TOP to bottom.
The way that I remember it was, as long as the guns were up we hit the beach
when in port. I've
communicated back and forth with Pete Nickel; sure would be great to have a
word with
Ivan C, Marty Combs, or any of the rest. Billy Gartner do you still play
Tammy Wynette on a loop =)?
Returning in April of 70 a bunch of us helo'd over to the carrier for a
round robin of volley ball any body else on that?
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Sent: Sunday, 28 December 2008 06:53
Name: TOM (ERNIE) BANKS
Street Address: 4 HEBER ST
City: PITTSBURGH
State: PA
Zip Code: 15210
Telephone Number: 412 885 4797
email: twblvb@verizon.net
Spouse : LINDA
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: ETR-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ETR-3
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1974
Comments:
would like to hear from the old gang...my best to you all...
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Sent: Saturday, 27 December 2008 18:40
Name: Kenneth R. Vansant
Street Address: 1550 Lakeshore Dr.
City: Selma
State: Oregon
Zip Code: 97538
Telephone Number: 541-597-2329
email: kennyvan@frontiernet.net
Spouse : Emily
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1961
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1964
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: ET 2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ET 2
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1964
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Sent: Friday, 19 December 2008 18:15
Name: John K. Platt
Street Address: 9917 Eric Street RR1
City: Thedford
State: ON Canada
Zip Code: N0M 2N0
Telephone Number: 519 243-0533
email: jandsplatt@execulink.com
Spouse : Sue
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1985
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: GMT3/BM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-4
NAVY service from: 1984
NAVY service to: 1994
Comments:
One of the best experiences of my life. Would be great to hear from
shipmates that served from the same period as I.
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Sent: Friday, 05 December 2008 10:18
Name: Steve Gainer
Street Address:
City: lancaster
State: pa
Zip Code: 17572
email: sgchevyvan69@comcast.net
Spouse : sally
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: ms3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ms3
NAVY service from: 1981
NAVY service to: 1985
Crew Comments:
As I looked at comments of the guys who were on the Henry B the years I was,
I thought of things I havn't thought of in many years. 2 west pac's , dry
dock in portland,countless hours on the fan tail, low vis watch, jp5 in the
fresh water,sandwiches to go out the wardroom kitchen take out port hole,Ect.
Good stuff (mostly) I wonder if Schenkenfelter is still holed up in forward
flammable.
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Sent: Wednesday, 03 December 2008 06:58
Name: Larry Hall
Street Address: 619 St. Rt. 37
City: Kell
State: IL.
Zip Code: 62853
Telephone Number: 618-8226553
email: hallsbluff@earthlink.net
Spouse : Pat Hall
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1962
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: RD-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD-2
NAVY service from: 60
NAVY service to: 64
Comments:
Plank Owner and Shell Back at 17 years old......"NEAT"
18 th Birthday in Acapulco, Mexico. 19 th in Japan.
Back home before becoming old enough to drink......"AMAZING"
Serving with Officers and Crew of Henry B. Wilson, DDG-7
Under the Command of Capt. Caney......"PRICELESS
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Sent: Monday, 01 December 2008 20:44
Name: Shawn Mishler
email: shawnmishler@live.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: OSSN E3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS3
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1977
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Sent: Friday, 28 November 2008 08:13
Name: Eric Combs
email: escfamcross@gmail.com
Spouse : Sonya
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: BT3-BT2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT2
NAVY service from: 1985
NAVY service to: 1991
Crew Comments:
Just kinda updating this from my original post. I left the Wilson in '89
after decomming her and went to a cg , The England . I had way better days
on the Wilson. We were a lot closer as a crew , in my opinion more closer
than any ship in the navy . Steve Darner and I call each other on occasion
just to harrass each each other . I am thinking of joining either the air
guard or the air force reserve here in alabama and put in 12 years so I can
retire with 20 and when I can ....I'll have benefits that are cheaper than
what they cost me now :-) I'm steaming these days at the University of
Alabama as a boiler operator heating the campus during the winter . almost
have 15 yrs now. might hang on for 15 more and then go enjoy life even more
.
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Sent: Wednesday, 19 November 2008 07:58
Name: Terrell/Ted Doyals
Street Address: 1412 Grandview Drive
City: Weatherford
State: Oklahoma
Zip Code: 73096
Telephone Number: 580-772-1887
email: billie_doyals@yahoo.com
Spouse : Billie
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1962
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BT3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BTC
NAVY service from: 1958
NAVY service to: 1978
Comments:
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Friday, 7 November 2008 16:06
Name: Terrance Ziniewicz
Street Address: 6254 Covewood Dr
City: Spring Hill
State: FL
Zip Code: 34609-1107
Telephone Number: 352-686-7358
email: terryz@mac.com
email Yes: Show Email
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: RDEC
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EWC
NAVY service from: 1959
NAVY service to: 1989
Crew Comments:
First RDE to serve in Hammering Hank. shortly there after we (RDE'S) were
converted to our new rate of EW
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Sent: Wednesday, 15 October 2008 20:33
Name: BM2 Don Bristow
Street Address: Po Box 602
City: Yosemite Nt. Pk.
State: Ca
Zip Code: 95389
email: nikonphotodon@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1984
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: SR-BM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-5
NAVY service from: 1984
NAVY service to: 1994
Crew Comments:
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Sent: Tuesday, 23 September 2008 1110
Name: MIKE MENDES
City: NORTON,
State: MA.
email: JJUSTMEMYSELF@COMCAST.NET
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: BT3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT3
NAVY service from: 1981
NAVY service to: 1985
Crew Comments:
TO ALL THE SNIPES AND THE REST OF THE CREW I SERVED WITH.HOPE EVERONE IS
WELL.ALOT OF YEARS HAVE PASSED,BUT I CATCH MYSELF ONCE IN AWHILE THINKING
ABOUT THE OLE'H.B.W. 2 WESTPACS AND THE SHIPYARD-SWAN ISLAND-PORTLAND OR.-ALOT
OF GREAT MEMORIES.
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Sent: Thursday, 11 September 2008 12:29
Name: Carl Warren Andreasen
City: Mesa
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85205
email: warren@qso.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1963
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1966
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: Radarman
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD3
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1966
Comments:
When the ship was decommissioned and scrapped, I felt like I lost part of my
life. That was my home for four years and the ship was one of the newer
ships in the fleet.
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Monday, 8 September 2008 20:28
Name:
Tim Whalen
Street Address:
3954 w 23rd st
City:
Cleveland
State:
OH
Zip Code:
44109
Telephone Number:
216-351-6151
email:
barbandtimw@sbcglobal.net
Spouse :
Barbara
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1970
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1973
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: 0S3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
0S2
NAVY service from:
1969
NAVY service to:
1977
Comments:
I miss my time on the Henry B. I hope your menories are as good as mine.
We gave C hell and I would do it again, if I was'nt so damn old. GOD
bless you all and keep the faith........
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Sent: Saturday, 02 August 2008 20:51
Name: Michael JAROCKI
Street Address: 23647 CLEARIDGE DR
City:
VALENCIA
State: CA
Zip
Code: 91354
email:
thejarocks@aol.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1975
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
RM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RM3
NAVY service from:
1974
NAVY service to: 1978
Comments:
My children and I found this great site when we were talking about my naval service. I have great memories of the Henry B, and the Westpac of 76/77. I've told them about the close call "unrepping" with the USS Enterprise. When a young quartermaster fresh off a frigate, made a mistake, and the XO, LCDR Benepe ("Darryl Beno") avoided a collision and saved lives with quick thinking and a cool head. Great memories of port calls in Hong Kong, (Pinkys tattoo parlor, the Sea palace floating restaurant, Chin Hae and Pusan Korea, (Brrrrrr-cold!) and of course Subic bay, Manilla and Baguio PI. Burnie Tasmania was a whole different world, after crossing the line and becoming a shellback. Great memories for a kid out of Pennsylvania. thanks to the Wilson and all the great sailors i had the privelage of serving with.
Michael
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Sunday, 29 June 2008 18:27
Name: Robert William Schultz
Jr. (Bob)
State:
California
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1964
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1964
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7: LT
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LCDR
NAVY service from:
NAVY service to: 1978
Comments:
My father served on the H B Wilson, though I am not sure
the extent of his service. He died in 1978 while in California while I was
still young. He
loved the Navy and we have many mementos of his service, one of the ones I
treasure most is his "Shellback" Card which he received onboard the H. B.Wilson
... 17th of July 1968 (Longitude 146-13). I have run across photos of the
ceremony too.
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Thursday, 26 June 26, 2008 11:15
Name: chester j radnor
City:
daytona beach
State: fl
Zip
Code: 32118
email chesterradnor@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7
from: 1959
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
NAVY service
from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1977
Comments:
great site, i served on uss towers ddg9, looking for
c.c.barfield (GMG2) whoserved on both ships. he made the 76 wespac cruise with
you guys, if anyoneknows his whereabouts please put us in touch with each other.
thanks fellas.........
chet radnor(SM3) 386-492-5373 or chesterradnor@yahoo.com
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Sent: Tuesday, 17 June 2008 02:43
Name: Rios, Amando T.
Spouse : Gloria
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1964
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson
DDG-7: Chief Petty Officer
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: Chief Petty Officer
NAVY service from:
1960
NAVY service to: 1964
Crew Comments:
I am posting this in behalf of Amando T. Rios. He now lives in the Philippines with his wife, kids and grand kids. Feel free to contact me at nhguerrero@gmail.com. I myself is a graduate of NROTC Philippine Armed Forces. Never had shipboard duty (to my regret). I envy you guys with all those memories.
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Sent: Friday, 6 June 2008 10:39
Name:
Mark W Scott
Street Address: 10 Cardinal Drive
City:
Sparta
State:
NJ
Zip Code: 07871
email:
mwscott1999@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
GMG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG2
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1982
Mount Captain Mount 51
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Sent: Thursday, 29 May 29, 2008 12:26 PM
Name: Roy Patterson
Street Address: 1709 E. Mc Millan
City:
Compton
State: California
Zip Code: 90221
Telephone Number: 424-785-8669
email:
RPatterson@ELCamino.Edu
Spouse : Gloria E. Patterson
Years served on the USS HENRY B. Wilson DDG-7
from: 1973
Years served on the USS HENRY B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS HENRY B. Wilson
DDG-7: SK2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SK1
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1993
Comments:
The Henry "B" was my first command outside of bootcamp.
I met a great bunch of shipmates and I still remember them as the "Best Friends"
That I have ever had. Sanford "Ruck" Rucker - Bump - Tony -Curt McBean - Jack -
Henry Lassre Deceased - SK1 Richert - RB Healy - Woodrow "Woody" Gay. I have
alot of good memories about that period in my life.
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 15:13
Name:
Steve Cohan
Street Address: 2202 Spruce Circle
City:
McKinney
State:
TX
Zip Code: 75071
email:
startrk1@sbcglobal.net
Spouse :
Vivian
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1983
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1987
Rank /
Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: NC1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: NC1
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1991
Comments:
Just sitting reminiscing about the good old days. Putting the cruisebook together, Shellback initiations, great times in Australia and our historic visit to Brunei...good times and great memories. Went to recruiting duty from the Henry B. and it burned me out. Saw a side of our Navy I didn't like so I left, five years before retiring and regret it every day. I settled in Everett, WA but somewhere along the way ended up in Texas via Ohio. Ya gotta go where the money is, right? But life has been fun. I miss the boat, miss the crew, and hope everyone I had the good fortune to know has had as great a life as I have since then. Here's to you guys!
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Sent: Saturday, 3 May 2008 13:51
Name: Wayne "Chet" Norris
State: MO
email:
chet_norris@yahoo.com
Spouse : She ain't dead yet???
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1976
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SM1 (SW)
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1991
Comments:
Best ship, best crew, best memories.
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 20:04
Name: John
R. Johnson (Fremmie or Heat)
State: Michigan
email:
chestef@yahoo.com
Spouse : Carole
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
MMFN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MMFN
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1970
Comments:
Proudly I found and copied pictures of the H.B. Wilson and display them on my desk at work. I get some good comments on her. "The Magnificent 7" being a "Steamer" was well known by the ships we pulled along side of and blasted from the PA system as we raised a rooster tail in pulling away. If anyone remebers "Van" (mm2 Van Orsdale) would appreciate the fact he would stuff rags in the PA speaker in main control during these times. He was quite a character. My duties were in Main Control, engineroom #1, making the fresh water. Of course I served with a lot of other divisions handling ammo, bringing on food, and taking on fuel. That little incident with spilling oil during refueling and "M" division being assigned to clean it up still brings back memories. Doing so while firing on a shore battery, hitting the battery, and running for cover as it blew up was the highlight of the day. It was not on the "Plan-of-the-day", for sure. Are ther any engineering E-3 and below at that time reading this remember those days? I am especially interested to hear from those that participated that day (E-3 and below). Fell free to contact me for any other reason, too.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 06:46
Name: John Short
Street Address: 820 W.
Kansas
City:
Pittsburg
State: Kansas
Zip Code:
66762
email:
short4561@sbcglobal.net
Spouse : Sarah
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1983
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E-5/MM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-6/MM1
NAVY service from: 1979
NAVY service to: 1983
Comments:
**********************************************************************************************************************************************Name: LARRY D. JOHNSON Street Address: 309 LIBERTY LN City: LaFERIA State: TX Zip Code: 78559 Telephone Number: 956 245 9364 email: Ldockmaster@aol.com Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1976 Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1980 Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BM1/ BMC Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BMCS NAVY service from: 1966 NAVY service to: 1994 Comments: WHEN I MADE BMC IN 1980,THERE WERE SEVEN THAT MADE CHIEF THAT DAY ONBOARD THE WILSON DDG-7,HOW ABOUT THAT///////
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Sent: Tuesday, 15 April 2008 09:38 Name: JESSE E. LAMBERT JR. Street Address: 312 WEST SMITHDALE AVE. City: PARKIN State: AR Zip Code: 72373 email: JELAMBERT42@YAHOO.COM Spouse : SHIRLEY Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960 Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1964 Plank Owner: Yes Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: QM2 Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: QM2 NAVY service from: 1960 NAVY service to: 1964 Comments:
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Date:
02 Apr 2008 03:51:31 -0700 |
Name: Bill Tanner Street Address: 4206 Alaina circle City: Austell State: GA Zip Code: 30106 email: wtanner@cdc.gov Spouse : Penny Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1987 Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989 Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: STG2 Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: STG2 NAVY service from: 1984 NAVY service to: 1993 Comments: The Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7)was the best ship in my short career in Navy. I was part of the de-commissioning crew in 1989. I will always remember the Hammerin' Hank!!
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Date:
21 Mar 2008 15:31:17 -0700 |
Name: Robert Gale Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1981 Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1985 Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: ENS-LT Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CDR NAVY service from: 1980 NAVY service to: 2005 Comments:
Wow. Time does leave the good and fade the bad. HBW was my first (and really only) ship. Did two WestPacs (reported aboard in PI during the first). Seeing Darrell Wilkinson and John Saviour's names prompted me to write. My elder son was born while we were in the yards in Portland. CAPT van der Schroeff (Ret) and CAPT Pete Grant (former Weps) came to my wetting-down for CDR in 1998. Lost touch with the few folks I had contact with. Rick Dempsey (former COMMO) was killed in a Tomcat crash in 1988. Jeez, lots of memories coming now...mostly good.
Best regards to
those shipmates who remember/care
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Date:
13 Mar 2008 15:29:16 -0700 |
Name: albert butauski Street Address: 175 e 208 City: euclid State: ohio Zip Code: 44123-1015 Telephone Number: 216 486-1502 email: butauski@gmail.com Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1974 Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1977 Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OS2 Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: NAVY service from: 1973 NAVY service to: 1977 Comments: new email address
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Date:
04 Mar 2008 00:47:35 -0700 |
Name: bill jay butka Street Address: 4242 tolowa st City: san diego State: ca Zip Code: 92117 Telephone Number: 858=449-4699 tel Yes: Show Telephone Number tel No: email: jaybutka@yahoo.com email Yes: Show Email Spouse : kim Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960 Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1964 Plank Owner: Yes Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMG2 Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMGC NAVY service from: 1960 NAVY service to: 1981 Comments: I wuold like to hear from crew member form 60-64
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Sent: Monday, 16 February 2008 2249
Name: David Kestner
State: California
email: davidkestner@hotmail.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1987
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1988
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
seaman
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: petty officer
NAVY service from: 1986
NAVY service to: 1990:
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Sent: Thursday, 14 February 2008 1316
Name: Randy Prouty
City: Bolingbrook
State: IL
Zip Code: 60440
email: randy.prouty@yahoo.com
Spouse :
Debbie
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1986
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
FTG-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTG-1
NAVY service from: 1980
NAVY service to: 1989
Comments:
Arrived on board just after the ship left Portland. Was greeted by FTG-3 (BaronVon) Strom. Made the next two WESTPACS and have lots of fond memories. Funny how the bad memories fade into funny stories or are forgotten altogether! Would love to hear from any and all of my old shipmates. Anyone know what ever happened to C. Belt, B. Thais, T. Mabry, or any of the other 'Gun Plot' Boys?
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Sent: Tuesday, 12 February 2008 15:05
Name: KEN
DE VORE
Street Address: 805 SANDBERG
City:
VENTURA
State:
CA
Zip Code: 93003-7566
email:
kendvt@roadrunner.com
Spouse : CAROLYN
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1962
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: ET2/1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ETC
NAVY service from: 1958
NAVY service to: 1970
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Sent: Sunday, 3 February 2008 2107 hours
Name: JOHN B. (JACK)
ORZALLI
Street Address: 2790 BRUCE ST
City: MATLACHA
State: FLORIDA
Zip Code: 33993
email:
JORZALLI@GMAIL.COM
Spouse
MYRTLE
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1962
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: LCDR
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CAPTAIN
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Sent: Friday, 1 February 2008 10:06 PM
Name: Sten Johnson
City: Woodstock
State: Illinois
email:
Stenosweedo@yahoo.com
Spouse : Returned due to to defect
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1974
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
EMFA to EM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM2
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1977
Comments:
Just stumbled upon this wonderful place!The time spent on the ol' Henry B in retrospect, were some of the most formative years of my life.I bitched up a storm (like the rest of us did)from time to time,but what did I know?Hell...I was only a kid at the time.Now 30 something years later,I look back on those times with GREAT pride.From Long beach in '74, to a WESTPAC in '75 and '76, and back to the yard again in '77.
Looking at the pictures bring back so many memories.Some funny and some not quite so funny.If the 2008 reunion is on the east coast,I'll do all I can to make it!
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Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1965 Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
GMG2 NAVY service from: 65 ********************************************************************************************************************************************** Sent: Sunday, 23
December 2007 09:18 Name: RGC Collette Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: LT(jg) NAVY service from: 1959 Comments for Reunion Location 2008: Could not make the 2007 reunion but the East Coast 2008 plan sounds like a
winner. I note one vote for Charleston, SC and would support that one or Myrtle
Beach (which is just 1 1/2 hours up the road). Lots of things to do in Chasn and
even more in Myrtle (2nd tourist destination in US) with 106 golf courses. Delighted to read about VADM Shanahan's interest. I expect a number of
plankowners will retire their walkers and make this one. Regards to all. R.G.C. Collette CAPT, USN (Ret)
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This was my first command upon completing Boot Camp. I would have completed
twenty years on this ship with no problem.
Sent: Tuesday, 22 January 2008 12:40
Name: Hank Tonning
City: Kennewick
State: Washington
email:
althat@verizon.net
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1968
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG2
NAVY service to: 68
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1962
Plank Owner: Yes
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CAPTAIN
NAVY service to: 1984
Sent: Sunday, 16 December
2007 18:18
City: Vista
State: CA
email: ljmj23@netzero.com
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: Personnel Specialist First Class
NAVY service from: DEC 1986
NAVY service to: NOV 2006
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Sent:
Wednesday, 12 December 2007 12:57
Name:: David Lennon
City: Raleigh
State: NC
Zip Code: 27613
email: lawdrudge@yahoo.com
Spouse: Not in Stock
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1975
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: LT
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CAPT (USNR)
NAVY service from: 1975
NAVY service to: 1979
Comments:
This website is great! I have many memories of my time on the "Hammerin'
Hank". Despite her complement of weapons, sensors, and the benefit of a
redundant steam plant that made it a little more difficult to go "hot, dark,
and quiet," WILSON's biggest asset was her crew. I was privileged to have
the counsel of some insightful Chiefs and First-Class Petty Officers who
knew a little about bringing up a junior officer, and I was lucky to have
had an outstanding group of men to work with in both the EW Division and in
2nd Division. Those who were there- you all had your moments, as did I, but
there was not bad man to be found among all the men who served in my
divisions. You were all great guys, and I will always be grateful to you and
proud of the things we accomplished. The wardroom had many fine officers,
and a few characters. I defer on the latter issue,lest I find myself
included. (smile) I enjoyed our Westpac in 76-77, and have many a sea story
from the experience.
I left WILSON for law school and stayed in the Reserves, changing my
designator to 2550 (JAG Corps) after graduation. I practiced law in Raleigh,
NC while moving up in the Reserves. For four of my last 6 years in the
Reserves, I was Staff Judge Advocate for the Naval Space Command as it
transitioned into the Naval Network and Space Operations Command. I saw
first-hand that warfighting has undergone a sea change (pun intended) since
the days of WLR-1s and grease-pencil plots. I retired from the Reserves as a
Captain a couple of years ago, which proves that miracles can happen. At
about the same time, I transitioned into my current position as an Assistant
Attorney General with the NC Department of Justice. Three years as Legal
Officer in WILSON apparently had no deterrent effect on me.
I would love to hear from any of the folks I served with while in WILSON,
and especially from the men who served in EW or 2nd Division while I was
there, and of course, my fellow denizens of the wardroom, some of whom I
have been privileged to run into since leaving WILSON.
This website is a great tribute to a fine warship and the outstanding men
who crewed her.
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Sent: Friday, 9 November 2007 12:25
Name:: Leo M. Lampert
Street Address: 1910 Dry Branch Rd
City: Lugoff
State: SC
Zip Code:
29078
Telephone
Number: 803-438-5358
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1973
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
mm2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: mm2
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1980
Comments:
Had a good time on the henry b wilson. did two great west-pac
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Sent: Friday, 9 November 2007 09:40
Name:: Joe Perry
Street Address: 1726 265th St.
City:
Harbor City
State: California
Zip Code: 90710
Telephone Number: 310-539-3015
email:
pointmansouthbay@sbcglobal.net
Spouse: Gloria
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1976
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
GMG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG1
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1985
Comments:
Hello All, Just wanted to update my info. Was Mt 52 GMG during 75 cruise. ASROC GM during 72 cruise. After leaving active duty I was attached to MIUW 12 in Long Beach, "kind of" drifted in and out of active reserve until 1985.
Currently living near the Los Angeles harbor area (South Bay). Still in contact with Al Cottle (Mt 51 GMG during 75 cruise). Outpost leader for Point Man Ministries South Bay (a veterans outreach ministry).
Has anyone had contact with Charlie Brink (TM3) 72 cruise? Any of the 2nd Division crew from the 75 cruise?
Joe Perry
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Sent: Tuesday, 6 November 2007 1637
Name:: Jim Hansen
City: Mogadore
email:
DD830@aol.com
Spouse: Sandy
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1974
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
OS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS3
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 1976
Comments:
I miss you guys!
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Sent: Friday, 5 October 2007 2303
Name:: Wayne Stewart (Stu)
Street Address: 5020 N. Glenarvon Road
City:
Otis Orchards
State: Wa
Zip Code: 99027
email:
wstewart@wecon.com
Spouse: Carol
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
YN2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: YN2
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1975
Comments:
Lots of history. We were there for the war in 72/73 with time on the gun line and a fair amount of time north of the 17th parallel. Most of our "raids" were night missions except for one daylight mission at Hon Mai(Vinh Guang area of N. Vietnam) where Commander Jensen was awarded the Silver Star. We were there for the cease fire, then back in 74/75 for the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Pol Pot), the evacuation of Saigon, and the recapture of the SS Mayaguez (Last Battle of the Vietnam War). Some of my photos are in "Four Days of Mayaguez" by Roy Rowan, U.S. Navy Proceedings Magazines, "The Last Battle" by Ralph Wetterhaun, and the Gerald Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Sent: Wednesday, 24 October 2007 2021
Name: Morton E. "Jim" Toole
Street Address: 18-5th Street, SE
City:
Washington
State: DC
Zip Code: 20003
email:
jimtoole@juno.com
Spouse : June
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1967
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: LCDR
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RADM
NAVY service from: 1957
NAVY service to: 1987
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Sent: Wednesday, 10 October 2007 14:39
Name::
Roger Bates
Street Address: 12 Skyline Trail
City:
Fairfield
State:
PA
Zip Code: 17320
Telephone Number: 717 642 6198
email:
magwrb@comcast.net
Spouse: Mary
Anne Gardner Capt NC USN (ret)
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1962
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1964
Rank while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: LTJG
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CDR
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1987
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Sent: Saturday, 6 October 2007 12:00
Name::
Larry Haggard
Street Address: 88 Grosch RD.
City:
Manchester
State:
TN.
Zip Code: 37355
Telephone Number: 931 596 3519
email:
Haggard4@aol.com
Spouse:
Terri Haggard
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1980
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BM
3
NAVY service from: 1977
NAVY service to: 1983
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Sent: Friday, 5 October 2007 2303
Name:: Wayne Stewart (Stu)
Street Address: 5020 N. Glenarvon Road
City:
Otis Orchards
State: Wa
Zip Code: 99027
email:
wstewart@wecon.com
Spouse: Carol
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
YN2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: YN2
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1975
Comments:
Lots of history. We were there for the war in 72/73 with time on the gun line and a fair amount of time north of the 17th parallel. Most of our "raids" were night missions except for one daylight mission at Hon Mai(Vinh Guang area of N. Vietnam) where Commander Jensen was awarded the Silver Star. We were there for the cease fire, then back in 74/75 for the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Pol Pot), the evacuation of Saigon, and the recapture of the SS Mayaguez (Last Battle of the Vietnam War). Some of my photos are in "Four Days of Mayaguez" by Roy Rowan, U.S. Navy Proceedings Magazines, "The Last Battle" by Ralph Wetterhaun, and the Gerald Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Sent: Friday, 14 September 2007 2254
Name: Tim Layton
Street Address: 420 McKinley St. #111-431
City:
Corona
State: Ca
Zip Code: 92879
Telephone Number: 951-751-0408
email:
Tongkad@aol.com
Spouse :
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1981
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1984
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
MS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MS3
NAVY service from: 1980
NAVY service to: 1986
Great site. brings back a lot of great memories from
those days stationed on board. Hope to hear from those of you I knew.
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Sent: Wednesday, 15 August 2007 1025
Name: Barry Hagge
Street Address: 620 Manatawny Road
City: Boyertown
State: PA
Zip Code: 19512
email:
BCHagge@DEJAZZD.Com
email Yes: Show Email
Spouse : Dolores
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1967
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1967
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SN OI Div.
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SN
NAVY service from: 1964
NAVY service to: 1967
Comments:
I served on the Henry B. in 1967 following a year in-country Vietnam. Was my
last duty station prior to discharge. Left the ship in Hawaii when she was on
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Sent: Sunday, 12 August 12007 1320
Name::
william gohde bm3
Street Address: 39 47 street
City:
weehawken
State:
nj
Zip Code: 07086
email:
gohde4u@aol.com
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: bm2
NAVY service from: 1964
NAVY service to: 1968
Comments:
i served aboard the uss mazama ae9 1965-1968, does anyone remember a stan
malinowski did some time aboard the wilson..if so let me know thankyou
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Sent: Saturday, 4 August 2007 2021
Name:: GMT2 John Wood
City: Lake Elsinore
State: CA
email:
sparks.email@verizon.net
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1978
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1980
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMT2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMT2
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1980
Comments:
A lot of good memories. Would like to hear from anyone who I worked with while
on-board.
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Date: 19 Jul 2007 19:02:19 -0700
Name:: Tom " Ernie" Banks
Street Address: 4 Heber St
City: Pittsburgh
State: Pa.
Zip Code: 15210
Telephone Number: 412 885 4797
email: twblvb@verizon.net
Spouse: Linda
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: ETR -3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ETR-3
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1974
Comments:
MADE MANY GOOD FRIENDS....MET A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE...MY BEST TO YOU ALL..WOULD
LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF YOU
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Sent: Tuesday, 10 July 2007 1522
Name:: Ken Cline
City: Shorewood
State: MN
Zip Code: 55331
email:
and20182@mchsi.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1967
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: RD-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD-2
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1970
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Sent: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 0810
Name:: Lyle E Krueger
City: Prior Lake
State: MN
email: lykrg@integra.net
Spouse: Louanne
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: RD3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD3
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1968
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Sent: Tuesday, 3 July 2007 1357
Name::
john k figgins
Street Address: po box 131
City:
montpelier
State:
oh
Zip Code: 43543
Telephone Number: 419-459-4236
email:
dhackworth03@sprintpcs.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1983
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: dk2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: dk2
NAVY service from: 1981
NAVY service to: 1985
Comments:
best time of my life, had i known it then, i would have stayed. have returned to shipboard duty as of 11/06 joined us merchant marines. now aboard mckee sons/tug invinceable homeport cleveland, deck department. anchors away. fig
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Sent: Tuesday 3 July 03, 2007 07:18
Name:: Robert
Konarski
Street Address: 15258 Nancy
City:
Southgate
State:
Michigan
Zip Code: 48195
email:
ddg003@gmail.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1977
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: EM-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM-2
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1980
Comments:
Wow I'm overwhelmed. Ran across the web site by accident and was truly amazed to see The Magnificent Seven had her own web site. The proudest two years of my life was serving on board the USS H. Wilson DDG-7. I have a framed picture of her and also a framed pitcure of the USS Hoel DDG-13 hanging in my office. As you can see by my e-mail address I still think of the Navy. I would had used DDG007 years ago when I set up my e-mail address but it was already taken. I have continued my service to the country and next month I will have 22 years with the VA Hosp. here in Detroit. Good Luck to you all and "Go Navy".
After reading some of the many comments from former shipmates it got me
thinking of some of the best times I had while out to sea. Where else can I say
I got to sit in on the drums and perform stairway to heaven with the rest of the
band in the middle of the pacific during the night. Or climb up the mast during
the night when we were going though the tail end of a typhoon to change a
running light. All in all I would do it all over again exactly the way it was
back then. That is of course minus the engineering birthday cakes.
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Sent: Monday 28 May, 2007 0823
Name: JERRY D. COX
Street Address: 2929 ST JAMES RD
City:
SPRINGFIELD
State: IL
Zip Code: 62707-9798
Telephone Number: 217-753-0137
mail:
jdflycast@ameritech.net
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1969
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: RD-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD-3
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1969
Comments:
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Sent: Friday18 May 2007 0545
Name::
Don Goheen
Street Address: 15 Lookout Ln
City:
DUBOIS
State:
WY
Zip Code: 82513
email:
MTNMIC@DTEWORLD.COM
Spouse:
MICKEY
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1982
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: RMC
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: rmc
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1882
Comments:
Had a good time on the "Hammering Hank"; we accomplished a lot. If any of the
old
radio gang are still around send me an email. Mike ?
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Sunday 13 May 2007 0900
Name: Michael Ware
State: Colorado
email:
designer07w@aol.com
Spouse : Candie
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1980
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1982
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FC1
NAVY service from: 1980
NAVY service to: 1996
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Sent: Saturday, 12 May 2007 2021
Name:: Darrell Wilkinson
Street Address: 1107 Athena Way
City: St
Peters
State: MO
Zip Code: 63376
Telephone Number: 636-397-0792
email:
pawpaw1107@charter.net
Spouse: Kathy
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SM1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ETC(SW)
NAVY service from: 1974
NAVY service to: 2001
Comments:
I checked aboard HBW as an SM2, fresh from civilian life (Broken Service) in 1982 while she was in Portland, OR for the yard period and transferred off in 1985 as an SM1. Oh what a time!!!! After the yard period and work-ups, made the cruise of 1984 forging some friendships that will last a lifetime. Specifically, Mike (SM2) Ware, and Mike (OS2) Legaspi are two that I have stayed in touch with, but there were so many more that I have lost contact with (SMC Rick Lopez, SM2 Bob "BEBO" Haughen, RMC Reece Pouncil to name a few). Would really welcome the opportunity to get together again sometime, drink a few cold ones, and tell a few lies. To all who were on the "Hammerin' Hank" during that time, Hello and I hope everything has worked out well for you. All my best, Darrell.
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Sent: Tuesday, 08 May 2007 1848
Name:: jay (SELBY)
City: Klamath Falls
State: Oregon
email:
jster49@charter.net
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMG3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG3
NAVY service from: 68
NAVY service to: 72
Comments:
Just browsing the internet and looked up HB Wilson brings up the memories of alot of good times.....
hi to pettie nichols my co gunner on mt 52 I saw your
post....and hi tom mt 51 gunner and can't forget mikey the guy who used to put
us on target with tommy twehouse a drinkin buddy and all the other shipmates
like john weaver and tok my island friend...tom your post brought up some names
of shipmates I had forgotten oh yea and marty those poker games were something
else....had a lot of good times and grew up alot......jan moe stopped by on his
way home in late 72 or early 73 and told me about the cruise and how rough it
was and how the ship had shrapnel all over it and tom's episode with the hang
fire....sorry i missed it....all ways liked my navy time and the wilson was my
favorit... all most went back in in 74 wasn't meant to be....anchors
aweigh.....to all my ship mate friends take care......selby 70-72 great web site
glad i found it great memories.......
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Sent: Saturday, 05 May 2007 2016
Name:: James D. Chambers
Street Address: 1111 Monroe Dr.
City:
Kerrville
State: TX
Zip
Code: 78028-7263
email:
jc4texas@ktc.com
Spouse: Lenore
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: CWO2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LT
NAVY service from: 1961
NAVY service to: 1983
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Sent: Sunday, 29 April 2007 1227
Name:: Charlie Nixon
State: Wy
Zip Code: 82933
email:
ChrNxn@netscape.net
Spouse: Teresa
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1985
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: Gmm2
NAVY service from: 1984
NAVY service to: 1989
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Wednesday, 25 April 2007
1500
Name:: Steven Holbrook
Street Address: 610 W Fig St
City: Falbrook
State: Ca.
Zip Code:
92028
email:
manowar812@gmail.com
Spouse: Stephanie
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1985
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FC-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FC-2
NAVY service from: 1984
NAVY service to: 1990
Comments:
Still living in San Diego, feel free to drop me an e-mail.
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Sent: Wednesday, 21 March 2007 0841
Name:: Tracy Day
City: El Cajon
State: CA
email:
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1981
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
FTG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FCCM
NAVY service from: 1980
NAVY service to: 2010
Comments:
She was my first ship. I really enjoyed the 12 months
in Portland Oregon shipyard (Northwest Marine Iron Works). Dave Tresch got his
car wrecked up there, remember that? Deployment 1984 was a true westpac, lot of
port hopping, overnight liberty and no 3 man buddy rule like today. I wonder
where Ron Golinski and Dave Tresch are now.
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Sent: Wednesday, 14 March 2007 1210
Name: Ervin McManus Jr
Street Address: 501 Richmond Park Lane
City:
Fort Worth
State:
Texas
Zip Code: 76140
email:
ervin.mcmanus@lmco.com
Spouse : Marsha M.
McManus
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1963
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1966
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E3
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1966
Comments:
Loved all the travel on the USS Henry B. Wilson while
serving my Country
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Sent: Monday, 12 March 2007 2049
Name:: Mark Walker
City: gautier
State: ms
email:
mlac@cableone.net
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: MRC
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MRC
NAVY service from: 1952
NAVY service to: 1972
Comments:
Greetings, my name is HT1(SW) Mark walker I Am the son of MRC Harold Walker he served on board the U.S.S H.B Wilson from 1968-1970, I was doing some research and kinda fell into this site. I would like to say thanks for having it!
I have seen some pictures of my dad that I haven't seen before. since most have been lost.
I was 7 when my dad passed away in 1972 so any pictures I see of is truly a treasure.
if anyone knew my father it would be an honor to hear from you.
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Name:
Randall Larrabee
City:
Sunrise Beach
State:
TX
email:
rlarrabee@nctv.com
Spouse: Patti
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: STG3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: STG2
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1982
Comments:
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Sent: Monday, 5 March 2007 1254
Name:: Bill Flewell
Street Address: 385 San Juan Drive
City:
Bremerton
State: WA
Zip Code: 98311
email:
bflewell2@comcast.net
Spouse: Pam
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1975
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
STG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: STG1
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1980
Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, 3 March 2007 1111
Name:: Paul
Gottfried
Street Address: 7576 Wingspread Street
City:
N. Las Vegas
State:
Nevada
Zip Code: 89084
email:
gottfriedp@cox.net
Spouse: Lynda
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: STG1-STGC
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: STGCS
NAVY service from: 1962
NAVY service to: 1982
Comments:
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Sent: Friday, 2 March 2007 0755
Name: Dan Olive
City: Bakersfield
State: Ca
email: dano5119@yahoo.com
Spouse : No Thanks,
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1984
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: STG 2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: STG 2
NAVY service from: 1978
NAVY service to: 1984
Comments:
I often wonder what has become of my good friend Mark Carter. I would also like to hear from the infamous Dr. S Howard Warrrington, "Zoo", Dave Grewing, Max Jewell, Brian Lundy, Mike Story, and any of the other psychos I used to avoid trouble with.
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Sent: Thursday, 1 March 2007 1904
Name:: JD Salling
City: East
Wenatchee
State: Wa
Zip Code: 98802
email:
jdsalling@charter.net
Spouse: Michelle
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1975
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1980
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BT2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BTCS
NAVY service from: 1974
NAVY service to: 1992
View Crew Comments Page:
Some great memories and some not so great. But overall
I feel the Hammerin Hank was the best. Hope to catch up on old times with some
of you that were there when I was.
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Sent: Wednesday, 28 February 2007 2141
Name:: Donald F. Mischel
City:
Barstow
State: Ca
Zip Code: 92311
Telephone Number: 760-252-2293
email:
dandjmischel@verizon.net
Spouse: Jean
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1959
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1963
Plank Owner: Yes
Pank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FTG-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-5
NAVY service from: 1959
NAVY service to: 1963
View Crew Comments Page:
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Sent: Tuesday, 27 February 27 2007 1156
Name:: John Smagac
email:
johnasmagac@msn.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E1 to E4 - OS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E4
NAVY service from: 1982
NAVY service to: 1985
View Crew Comments Page:
Just trying to contact my old friends. I am a Quality Assurance Analyst
(software tester).
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Sent: Tuesday, 20 February 2007 1815
Name:: Roger Downing
City: Henderson
State: TX
email:
kahunadad58@aol.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1980
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1982
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
MR-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MR-2
NAVY service from: 1978
NAVY service to: 1982
Comments :
Served on the Wilson fron 80 to 82 in R div. The only MR onboard. I haven't talked to any of the old crew since the day I mustered out. We need to change that. Lots of good liberty. Lots of good memories. I wouldn't trade those days for anything.
I would like to here from some of the old crew. Haven't forgotten not getting a shower for several days because there wasnt enough fresh water to keep the boilers running. We had it good back in the HT shop though, we were the end of the water line. Usually just enough left in the line to get a quick splash. I wouldn't trade those times for anything.
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Sent: Monday, 19 February 2007 0740
Name:: Dan Moore
Street Address: 37134 Whipstock
City:
Magnolia
City
Texas
Zip Code: 77354
email:
dkm1987@sbcglobal.net
Spouse: Kimberly
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1983
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OSSN/OS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS3
NAVY service from: 1982
NAVY service to: 1985
Comments:
The Henry B.
Shout out to Craig Van Ness, Terry Gulledge, Mark Cyr, Donny Snyder, Mark Boland (Aka Pappy), Bob Laventure, and all the other OI guys from the early/mid 80's, sorry if I missed anyone.
Had a blast on Westpac 84.
I remember meeting her (DDG-7) while still in drydock at Portland, forgot the OOD at the time but the MOW was Larry Fehardo (mispelled I'm sure) the big Hawaiian.
We made it through the LOE's and of course Battle E, followed a submarine around for bit while playing tag with the Russian Balzam.
Chief Frazier was the best Chief ever, Olavason not so.........
Who else remembers Hop the Merciless (Kevin you still out there?) Sardine and M7M sandwiches. Eating pizza on the DRT while onloading at Long Island, Super Signalman running through the Bridge, Jimmi Hendrix playing through the sound powered phones. Parks puking at breakwater, Jimi (the stork ass bitch) not far behind. Verticle Plot boards, Mo Boards and DRT's that was the life for me, yes I was a twidget.
Sorry she had to be turned into a Barge, not a fitting
end for such a fine ship.
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Sent: Sunday, 18 February 18, 2007 2036
Name:: Jerry E Dexel
City: Casa Grande
State: Az.
Telephone Number: 1-520-421-2488
email:
jedexel@yahoo.com
Spouse: Vera
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1959
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1963
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMG-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from:
1959
NAVY service to: 1963
View Crew Comments Page:
After 43 years in the water utility business I finally decided to retire. I am looking forward to visiting with shipmates at this years reunion. For the time being I plan on traveling all points of the US. Many places to see. Would like to hear from ya.
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Sent: Wednesday, 14 February 14, 2007 1606
Name: Craig L Durgin
Spouse : Heather Durgin
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1986
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: MS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MS3
NAVY service from: 1982
NAVY service to: 1986
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Sent: Monday, 12 February 2007 1401
Name:
stephen coburn
Street Address: 15455 point northwest
blvd.#425
City:
houston
State:
texas
Zip Code: 77095
Telephone Number: 1-832-331-6747
Spouse :
n/a
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1964
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: po3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: sh3po3
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1966
Comments:
how many of us origonal plank owners are left ? i was in ship service dept. ships barber can you send me there names ?
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Monday, 12 February 2007 1253
Name::
John C. Wright
Street Address: 1214 Lindfield Lane
City:
Houston
State:
TX
Zip Code: 77073
Telephone Number: 281-209-9443
email:
jwright1975@sbcglobal.net
Spouse: Rebecca
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: IC3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: IC3
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1970
View Crew Comments Page:
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Sent: Friday, 9 February 2007 22:50 PM
Name:: Eric Gabbart
Street Address: 8800 W 102nd Place
City:
Overland Park
State: Kansas
Zip Code: 66212
email:
ericgabbart4ksu@yahoo.com
Spouse: Julie
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SKSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SK2
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1980
View Crew Comments Page:
Just looking to see if I can hook up with anyone I
served with. Remember the cold weather in Korea in Feb 78 . Had a good friend
who was also a storekeeper named Doug Reynolds, I believe he was from Horsehead
New York and he went on to diving school. Lost track of him nearly 30 years
ago.Remember a MS named Fitzgerald. Also remember when we went to Long Beach Cal
for overhaul.
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Sent: Thursday, 8 February 2007 1631
Name:
Ray Grissom
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1963
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1965
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: gmg3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: gmg3
NAVY service from: 62
NAVY service to: 65
Comments:
some great people on board
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Sent: Monday, 05 February 2007 0804
Name: Estle H. Spears (Rass)
City: Roaoke
State: VA
email:
rassman@verizon.net
Spouse : none
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FTM-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTM-1
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1975
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Sent: Sunday, 4 February 2007 0814
Name::
Ken Reisinger
Street Address:
2149 Clancy Street
City:
Las Vegas
State:
Nevada
Zip Code:
89156
Telephone Number: (702)531-6919
email:
kr91056@aol.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: MM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MM2
NAVY service from: 1974
NAVY service to: 1978
View Crew Comments Page:
Had a great time on the Hammerin' Hank. Alot of
memories. Would like to hear from my shipmates. E-mail me. Wish I could go on a
wespac 1 more time.
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Sent: Saturday, 3 February 2007 1915
Name:: David Webb
State: IDAHO
email:
webbdh@earthlink.net
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1969
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: YN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: YN3
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1969
View Crew Comments Page:
Like to hear from anyone that remembers me. Was in Boatswain Division for a few years finally ended up in Ship's Office.
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Sent: Saturday, 27 January 2007 1217
Name:
Kevin P. Brown
Street Address: 5126 Coco Palm Dr
City:
Fremont
State:
Calif
Zip Code: 94538
Telephone Number: 510-656-8175
email:
KPBPlumbing@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1975
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1978
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BTFN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: UT 2
NAVY service from: 1974
NAVY service to: Present
Comments:
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Sent: 16 Tuesday January 16, 2007 1539
Name:
Dave Haggard
Street Address: 3290 S. Lincoln
City:
Siloam Springs
State:
Arkansas
Zip Code:
72761
email:
dhaggard1@cox.net
Spouse :
Carol
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FTM3 - FTM1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FC1
NAVY service from: 1975
NAVY service to: 1990
Comments:
Lotsa good times on the first boat and first time outta the US!!! Made the 79-80 and 81 Westpacs with Cmdr Hill. Served with such fine individuals as FTM2 Curtis "Coitus" White, HT3 Batchelor, HT2 "Buzz" Buzzaro, Lt. "Jethro" Bodine, Ltjg Jim "Giver Hell" Edwins, and all the boys in WDE and 4th division. Man, what memories!!!
Still looking for a 81 Westpac cruise book. If anyone has a copy please contact me.
Gotta go think I have the midwatch....
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Sent: 16 Tuesday January 2007 1211
Name:
Richard Karbowski
Street Address: 6049 Poinsettia
City:
Saginaw
State:
Michigan
Zip Code: 48603
Telephone Number: 989-799-4306
email:
rkarbowski@sbcglobal.net
Spouse : Myra
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1962
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1966
NAVY service from:
1962
NAVY service to: 1966
Comments:
Hi Everyone,
Hope to see some new names joining the association this year. There are more from 1962 through 1966. I do not remember if we had cruise books between these times. I think we had 3 West Pac Cruises in that time.
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Sent: 15 Monday January 2007 1243
Name
: Todd K. Rissinger
Street Address: 3650 Carveacre Road
City:
Alpine
State:
CA
Zip Code: 91901
Telephone Number: 619-445-6210
email:
usriss@starband.net
Spouse:
Katherine C. Lavine
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1985
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OS-2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS-1
NAVY service from: 1981
NAVY service to: 1997
Comments:
The "Hammerin Hank" was by far the best ship I ever
served on. Just after departing her in 1985, I did CV/CVN combat systems test
bed engineering, then onto the amphibious world and Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC)
as a plank owner of the unit and ACU-5 in Panama City, FL and subsequently Camp
Pendleton, CA. I finally retired under the T.E.R.A. in October of 1997 after
seven deployments (three in the Middle East).
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Sent: 13 Saturday January 2007 2104
Name: Steve Fitzsimmons
City: La Verne
State: CA
email: srf52@hotmail.com
Spouse : Jeanie
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1974
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E4/FTG3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E4
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 1974
Comments:
Hello to everyone; and a special "Hi" to Tommy D. and
Daryl I.
Steve
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Sent: 9 Tuesday January 2007 2424
Name:
Lean " Gene" Linthicum
Street Address: 1208 Broadway
St. Apt. K1
City:
Pleasant Hill
State:
Missouri
Zip Code:
64080
Telephone Number: 816-255-7671
email:
genelinthicum@comcast.net
Spouse :
Donna Linthicum
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-3
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1970
Comments:
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Sent: 5 Friday, January 2007 1301
Name:
Robert "Bob" Shubin
Street Address: 4357 Misty Cove Place
City:
Stockton
State:
CA
Zip Code: 95219
email:
clubsandnags@aol.com
Spouse:
Sally
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1959
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1961
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FTM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FTM2
NAVY service from: 1957
NAVY service to: 1961
Comments:
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Sent: 2 Tuesday, January 2007 1248
Name:
dennis w highfill
City: oklahoma city
State: ok
email:
bigdawgsly@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BM3
NAVY service from: 1985
NAVY service to: 1989
Comments:
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Sent: 29 Friday December 2006 0942
Name:
GERRY TROUTMAN
Street Address: 7223 N NC HWY 109
City:
WINSTON-SALEM
State:
NORTH CAROLINA
Zip Code: 27107
Telephone Number: (336) 769-2760
email:
gerry.troutman@gilbarco.com
Spouse: DORA
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1966
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1968
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: ETN3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ETN2
NAVY service from: 1965
NAVY service to: 1969
Comments:
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Sent: 27 Wednesday, December 2006 0221
Name:
Shawn Salrin
Street Address: 1827 F St #2
City: Lincoln
State: Ne
Zip Code: 68508
email:
ban2sidhe@yahoo.com
spouse: None
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1973
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SM1
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1993
Comments:
Wound up on five ships east and west coast
before I retired. I Can still see the Lucky Seven flag flying and The Keep on
Truckin guy we painted up on the Signal Bridge. Does anybody know what happened
to the Brenner brothers or Chet Norris? I ran into Tom Copher while he was
serving on another FF and I was on the USS Roark but lost track of him. Man,
could'nt believe it when I ran into this website. I've got a Henry B ballcap
from the US Navy Memorial on the rear window shelf of my car. Some crazy times
on the Hamerin Hank!
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Sent: 19 Tuesday, December 2006 2429
Name:
Cliff Rodgers (Gunner Rodge)
Street Address: 11826 West
90th Ave
City:
St. John
State:
IN
Zip Code:
46373
Telephone Number: (219) 365-0328
email:
cliff@administrativedynamics.com
Spouse:
Judy
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1973
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG2
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1973
View Comments:
I was injured on the USS Robison, DDG-12 and ended up in
the Hospital in Yokosuka for a few months. When I got out of the hospital, I was
a brig chaser for a while. Then I was MAA for the RILA Baracks (Restriction in
Lou of Arrest). I was finally flown back to San Diego just in time to catch the
Wilson, DDG-7 leaving for West Pack. I was not a happy camper but I made a lot
of good friends. Had some unbelievable good times in Hong Kong, Subic Bay, and
Subic City. Got helo'ed off the Wilson end of 1972 while they were still on Gun
Line. I miss my gun. Remember.. happiness is a warm gun. Enjoyed reading all of
the entries here. Good job!
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Sent: Tuesday, 12 December 2006 0949
Name:
Ted Bishop
Street Address: 311 Hall St.
City: Orrville
State: Ohio
Zip Code: 44667
email:
tmb311@hotmail.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1981
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1983
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMG2
NAVY service from: 10-79
NAVY service to: 10-88
View Comments:
good time for the most part
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Sent: 02 Saturday, December 2006 2354
Name:
Richard Gillaspie
Street Address: 40 Wendt road
City: Yakima
State: Washington
Zip Code: 98901
Telephone Number: 509 453 4630
email: dgillaspie
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: seaman first
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: e3
NAVY service from: 1969
NAVY service to: 1972
View Comments:
I'd do it again!
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Sent: Friday 01 December 2006 1034
Name:
harold leroy seaman
Telephone Number: 928-770-4035
email: southernops@gmail.com
spouse:
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1961
years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1963
rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: e3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: e4
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1963
View Comments:
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Sent: 29 Wednesday, November 2006 1642
Name
: Alan Buzzurro
Street Address: 1427 Lockhart
Way
City:
Roseville
State:
California
Zip Code:
95747
Telephone Number: 916-784-9059
email:
cleantoys03@yahoo.com
spouse
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: HT1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E6
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1986
Comments:
I was an HT2 for most of my time on board the Henry B. but made First Class before I got off in 1981. I worked in "R" Division the entire time and was the only one certified to weld on the high pressure steam systems so I spent a considerable time in the holes. Looking to see if any one else remembers those days. I was really saddened to hear they reduced her to a target ship in 1983.
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Sent: 29 Wednesday November 2006 1339
Name:
BILL "OGGIE" OGDEN
Street Address: 221 WEST FIRST
City:
CUNNINGHAM
State:
KANSAS
Zip Code: 67035
Telephone Number: 620-298-2388
email:
timberline53@yahoo.com
spouse: THAT'S A NEGATIVE
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to:
1973
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: HT3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: HT1
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: CURRENTLY STILL IN THE
RESERVES
View Comments:
Well, number one, we never had a cruise book in 1972 because nobody wanted to take it for action, so I don't think I'd be looking around trying to find one! I still have my copies of Rick Shain's pictures that he took along with another set, some other ship forwarded to us. I had mine laminated so they would preserve better over the years. If somebody from the 72 cruise needs a copy, I can see if they can be reproduced or not.
Remember CDR. Jensen's wedding in Hong Kong? 300 Best men at a wedding has to make for a helluva party!
I use to hang with Phillips, Fath, Demaria, Kahler, Chamberlain, Erickson, Miller, and just about everybody from Engineering. Phillips passed away over a year ago from Pancreas cancer. Our reserve unit provided the casket detail and I presented the flag to the family. It was a very emotional day for me.
On the lighter side, I'm very much appreciative of the effort going into the re-unions, just haven't been able to attend so far, but hope to in the near future. If anybody has a heads up on "when and where" the next one will be, please let me know!
It's nice to hear from everybody and looking forward to seeing all before long!
BILL OGDEN
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Sent: Thursday, 23 November 2006 2146
Name:
Alan Buzzurro
Street Address: 1427 Lockhart Way
City:
Roseville
State:
California
Zip Code: 95747
email:
cleantoys03@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1977
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: HT1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E6
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1982
View Comments:
Found this site and recognized some of the names. If anyone remembers me please drop an e-mail. Where is the old girl now?
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Sent: 20 Monday November 2006 2032
Name:
BARRY L. WILSON JR.
Street Address: 7777 BELDEN ST. #238
City:
SAN DIEGO
State:
CALIFORNIA
Zip Code: 92111
Telephone Number: 858 5604060
email:
scovyfexa.@dependmail.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1985
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1987
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
FIRST CLASS
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E6
NAVY service from: 1982
NAVY service to: 1990
View Comments:
THE U.S.S. HENRY B. WILSON WAS A NAVY COMMUNITY OF DIVERSIFIED MEN FROM ALL CROSSECTS OF THE COUNTRY WORKING AS TEAM IN THE MISSION FO PATROLING THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE DUTY WAS VERY BUSY BUT ROUTINE. THE PORT VISITS WERE VERY CULTURALLY INNOVATING. THE U.S.S HENRY B. WILSON SERVED IN THE PERSHIAN GULF AFTER THE U.S.S STARK INCIDENT, THE U.S.S. HENRY B. WILSON PROMOTED INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY AT SEA AND WAS CITED FOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD. THE U.S.S HENRY B. WILSON WAS A DELEGATE OF DESTROYER SQUADRON TWENTY THREE (23)
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Sent: Monday, 20 November 2006 13:57
Name:
Tom Dietzman
Street Address: 1160 W Hillsborough Blvd
City:
North Port
State:
FL
Zip Code: 34288
email:
tddietzman@hotmail.com
Spouse: Nancy
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1970
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1972
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMG3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E4
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
View Comments:
Just wanted to update my email address. How's everyone doing? Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Dave Rapp, I remember you! I also remember that Rick Shain had been running around taking pictures during our raid on Hon Me Island. (please refer to message number 323) If I remember correctly wearing a football helmet?! I remember seeing him after the mission with a blue or purple helmet still on his head, camera in hand. It's really bad luck that the pictures were lost.
By the way Rick, Mount 52 was CASREP'ed prior to the mission, so Mount 51 was to fire the whole mission of 100 rounds. We got off one shot when 51's breach block failed to drop, and the next round got smashed into the back of it. That was it for Mount 51. As I remember Cmdr. Jensen brilliantly maneuvered Wilson to avoid enemy counterbattery, while air bursts exploded all around us, and shells fell so close to the ship that plumes of water rained on the ship. Pieces of shrapnel were found later on the decks. Some of those I think were recovered by you, Rick. Correct me if I'm wrong. Meanwhile, as the skipper was busy dodging bullets, four or five guys and I were trying to get rid of the HE shell and the ruptured powder can from the back of the gun. I finally was able to remove the broken powder can and shove it out the back of the gunmount. Then the projectile came sliding back with the nose cone containing the fuse broken off and hanging by two wires! I thought it might be he
althier for all involved if the shell was no longer on board, so I grabbed it from the "keyhole" in the rear of the gun and jumped down with it in my arms, ran over to the rail and threw it overboard. I then ran back and jumped back through the hatch of Mt. 51 and was helped in by a guy whose name I don't remember. We rode out the remainder of the mission in that gunmount listening to the airbursts exploding around the ship. Cmdr. Jensen then odered the engine room to make smoke and we hightailed it outa there! That's my story and I'm sticking with it.
That's how I remember that early morning daylight raid. I'd like to hear about other crewmembers' recollections from that wild day.
Someone has to have that cruise book from '72.
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Sent: Wednesday, 15 November 2006 0438
Name: John T. Kroner
Street Address: 649 dunn dr
City: altamonte springs
State: florida
Zip Code: 32714
Telephone Number: 4076660488
email:
johnkroner@msn.com
spouse: anita
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1983
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: ms3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: ms3
NAVY service from: 1979
NAVY service to: 1983
View Comments:
had some great times and partys hope to hear from some of you
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14 November 2006 1107
Name
: Max
Street Address:
McCall
City:
Ogden
State:
Utah
Zip Code:
84401
Telephone Number: 801 399 2203
email: maxpwr@networld.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1978
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1980
Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: MM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MM2
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1980
Comments:
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Sent: Tuesday, 14 November 2006 1702
Name:
JOHN P. BROWN
Street Address: 3130 EMERSON STREET
City:
SAN DIEGO
State:
CALIFORNIA
Zip Code: 92106-2606
Telephone Number: 619-226-7865
email:
Stimpy7898@cox.net
spouse: CARMEN
S. BROWN
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OS2 / E-5
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from: 1978
NAVY service to: 1998
View Comments:
The Henry B. Wilson was a great ship. The CO we had on it's last West-Pac was a great CO, who cared alot about the crew.
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Monday 13 November 2006 1317
Name:
Timothy Leonakis
Street Address: 1920 Abrams Pkwy #85
City: Dallas
State: TX
Zip Code: 75214
Telephone Number: 917 733-5963
email: tleonakis@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1980
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E-5
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-5
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1980
View Comments:
Operations:December 1979.
While on route to Hong Kong for Christmas R&R a message arrived to the radio room of the Magnificant 7. The initiating preceeding series of communication transmission events occurred as follows: A ham radio operator (radio hobbyist) in Hong Kong had randomly tuned into an at sea distress call on short wave radio. (HF 3-30 Megahertz). He alerted the Hong Kong Coast Guard and passed off the radio frequency. The Hong Kong Coast Guard commenced a search and rescue operation. Upon further communication the Hong Kong Coast Guard contacted the US Naval Consulate in Hong Kong. The US Consulate passed the information to the US Naval Attache'. The Naval Attache' passed the communication to the Seventh Fleet Commander. A few unknown hours after the first transmission, the USS Henry B. Wilson, DDG 7 received a radio transmission commanding it to cease its R&R and start a search and rescue operation in the South China Sea. There were four US Citizens adrift in a sail boat, one of
them the son of the Judge Advocate General of the US Trust Territory of Guam. The Wilson was searching for a 27 foot sailboat in a storm. During December the typical unforgiving weather in the South China Sea is cold and harsh.
The crew had a distressed and necessarily ambivalent feeling about their assigned endeavor, for earlier in that year the Wilson had searched for three days for an unidentified small aircraft that was reportedly lost at sea. There was little idea of where to start the search, what to look for and when to quit, until finally it was commanded to break faith and resume its normal patrol assignment.
The sea was laying claiming to yet another group of hapless voyagers; these ones fool hardy. A passenger had ordered, and his crew of friends had taken delivery of a sail boat constructed in Hong Kong, at affordable prices; a Hong Kong special. It was apparent to the casual observer that the crew had no experience with seasonal weather of the South China Sea.
But the Wilson had an edge this time. The beleaguered adventureres were in communicating with the ship. They knew not their position, for their sextant was of no avail in a cloudy sky. The sail boat had lost the useage of its radio navigation. The wandering crew could only pass sun line navigation to the Wilson and the ships Quatermasters were competently drawing their lines over maps as navigators do, resolving the longitudes, as best they could in accordance with the Wilson's cronometers and the compass reading on the battered sail boat.
Inspite of the lack of spare parts that plagued the US Navy during the downsizing of the President Carter administration, enough parts had been burgled out of the Wilson's failed seven HF radio receivers to keep one of them working. One was enough, one would due. It had been kept neatly repaired and operating by a meticulous and astute sailor who had trained himself--without instructors--on electronics in the Navy. All of the other radio's had their depleted and damaged parts assiduously tracked, accounted and ordered. Not only spare parts for the radios were in dire short supply, but propulsion, radar, signal lights--the whole lot on the ship. The ship was steaming on a shoe string budget. It was a time whe weekly gossip included guessing which ship was being towed back to port by a contracted ocean tug due to lack of spare parts while on its patrol commitments.
Up on the bridge of the Wilson the Officer On Duty (OOD) had already selected a search pattern out of a volume of Navy search pattern recommendations. The book had been set down in plain view as though somehow, in this game of chance, one would provide the best answer.
Outside, the Hong Kong Coast Guard search plane had just overflown the Wilson. It was low on fuel. The storm cloud cover forced it to fly below 400 feet and consume its fuel fighting the head winds and the denser atmosphere. Had the plane been able to fly at altitude its use of fuel would have allowed it to stay on duty. The plane waved good bye. There would not be enough daylight for it to return after refueling in Hong Kong. It climbed into the clouds to save itself.
All night the Henry B stayed in the search. Her signal men had turned on the signaling communication lights into high power spotlights scanning the horizon, looking for that little bobbing boat. Atop the ship, where they stood, on the signal bridge one could see 30 yards at best. The driving rain, cloudy skies and heavy seas reflected back or diffused the light so that it was barely a help at all. The Wilson was hoping to be seen rather than hoping it could see the sail boat in the vast swirling, churning, tumultuous void.
During the night a second ship was impressed into duty by the Law of the Sea, the freighter President Polk. An American sounding name but cheaply chartered in the Philippines, thus entitling the ship to all the resources and protection the Phillipine government would have to offer should it be pirated on the distant high seas. Ironic, it was coming to the rescue of US Citizens who would not come to its rescue unless dictated by the Law of the Sea, which applies to close proximity only. It pays to fly the US flag. Just ask the owner and crew of the Mayaguez; another Henry B. Wilson rescue four years previously.
Also, in the pitch of night, the US Navy had dispatched from over 600 miles away was a plane and crew that the Navy had designed for conditions very similar to those presently endured. The long dwelling, slow and loitering P-3 Orion. Through the night it flew, through the storm all night long, not being able to bring its talents to bear until sunrise, which would be the timing of its arrival on station.
Daylight did arrive, in a late, dreary, cloudy and fiercely storming manner. The radio transmissions announced the arrival of the P-3 on the scene. Radar had indicated its presence and approach to the ship. As the hemisphere of the earth came to the light of day the P-3 made its decent and dropped out of the heavy scud, below 400 feet, bringing its multitude of human eyeballs peering out of its windows to bear.
The President Polk could be seen steaming its pattern in the opposite direction from the USS Henry B. Wilson. Then it slowly dissappeared over the horizon, falling off the edge of the world.
Communication in the night had disclosed that the little unrescued sail boat had its bow stove in and was in serious danger of sinking. The engine had been soaked with water and rendered useless. All that it had remaining was its sea anchor, and that was slipping fast. Neither the cord nor the deck fittings could bear up the heavy protracted strain in the storm without showing their weakness and propensity of failure.
Hours passed.
The UHF radio frequency for the P-3 Orion broke the silent desparation. "USS Wilson, we've found them." In a rescue operation news is good news. It was a brief moment of relief. There was no jubilation, only preparation for the next effort which would endanger crew members of the Wilson. The Wilson steamed for nearly three hours through the storm to the location of the hovering P-3; the location of the drifters.
The storm had not granted clemency to anyone. The sail boat was simply uncontrolled and the USS Wilson could not bring its 2200 tons close by to effect a rescue. The motor whale boat would have to be launched. This was a very touchy operation. A rescue party of boatswains entered the motor whale boat still in its davits. The davits extended out over the deadly sea and the lowering operation began. The motor whale boat was descending by its two cables, one fore and one aft. A swell rose up and contacted the mwb. Its cables went slack. The swell receeded and the mwb fell till the cables snapped tightly and suspended the weight again. Several times the waves bore up the mwb and several times they fell away from the untrusting boatswains in a treacherous scenario. Several times, till suddenly at the right moment of a swell the command came to, "Release cables!". The motor whale boat fell away from the ship dropping some 30 feet down then coming back up to eye le
vel with the Wilson's main deck. The boatswain quickly sped away from the danger of colliding with the Wilson.
Off they were toward the little bobbing sail boat. Off in the heavy seas, that little open craft motor whale boat. Coming along side the worthy sailors beckoned to the beleaguered to jump aboard the motor whale boat. The sailors in a manly fashion grabbed the US Citizens and caught them up out of their sinking vessel, all four and their baggage.
The most difficult part was yet to come. The MWB would have to come along side the lumbering Wilson and re-attach the two hoisting cables, simultaneously. Along side the MWB motored waiting for the right moment to come along side the Wilson. The Officer of the Deck had smartly placed the ship to offer maximum protection from wind and waves. The hoisting cables were distended and slung about by the sea, often becoming intertwinned with eachother. Up to eye level rose the MWB, then down it fell with the receeding swells. Up again and again, for nearly a half hour. Then the command, "Fasten cables!" came roaring over the noise of wind and sea so that everyone deckside heard it unmistakable. Down the MWB fell and the cables went taught with a bang! Both ends of the MWB were fixed and the hoisting operation began. Up came the sea swell lifting the MWB to eye level and slackening the hoist cables till they lay about endangering the crew in the MWB. Down it fell agai
n. Bang! The cables went tight again as the entire weight of the MWB was suspended. Up again and down. Bang! Up. Down. Bang! Up. Down. Bang! Till the motor whale boat and its two crews were hoisted above the grasp of the churning waves.
It was over in a moment. The Wilson had succeeded in its rescue of 4 US Citizens in the South China Sea, that cold and stormy week. The ship resumed its previous course; its course to Hong Kong, as though fate were returning the rescued US citizens to their last safe point of origin. Although the sail boat owner had pleaded with the captain of the USS Wilson to take his sail boat in tow back to Hong Kong the Captain could not oblige and they both considered the rescue over.
In the happy ending that ensued, the entire crew of the Henry B. Wilson received an open welcome to the house of the son of the Judge Advocate General of the Island of Guam. When the ship returned from the Western Pacific to San Diego the Los Angeles Times sent reporters and published the story on the harsh weather rescue.
Haze grey,
Timothy Leonakis
ET2
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Sent: Friday, 10 November 2006 1730
Name: Glenn Krueger
Str 1325 N. 1st Ave.
City: Wausau
State: WI
Zip Code: 54401
Telephone Number: 715-675-9720
email:
grampa1@peoplepc.com
Spouse other: Cheri
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OSSA - OS2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS2
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1977
View Comments:
Excellent job on the web site. It's really nice to see so many of the former shipmates have visited it. Hope we can all get together someday to talk about the old times while on the "Hammerin Hank". I'll try to contact some of these old shipmates via E-mail real soon.
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Sent: Wednesday, 18 October 2006 2132
Name:
Norman C. Kaufman
Street Address: 13607
Los Olivos Ave.
City:
Poway
State:
Ca.
Zip Code:
92064
email:
nck5240@cox.net
spouse / other:
Donna
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1971
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
MMCS
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MMCM
NAVY service from: 1958
NAVY service to: 1980
Comments:
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Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:51 PM
Name:
John Stephens
Street Address: 2607 E Rowan Ave
City:
Spokane
State:
Washington
Zip Code: 99217
Telephone Number: 509-489-2261
email:
johnl55@hotmail.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1961
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1964
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E3
NAVY service from: 1961
NAVY service to: 1964
Comments:
Glad I found this site.. thank you!
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Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:36 PM
Name:
Dan WieSel (weasel)
Street Address: 661 NW 1st Street
City: Moore
State: Oklahoma
Zip Code: 73160
email:
d2wiesel@icon.net
spouse / other: yes / 2 daughters
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: IC2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: IC2
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1975
Comments:
For Ralph Healy, previous entry, please drop me an
e-mail. I am the guy with the Green Toyota Land Cruiser that went on some
camping trips together in the mountains of California. I see by your entry you
settled in the Pacific Northwest. I settled in Oklahoma after the Navy.
Weren't you and Jean from Nebraska if I recall.
Please drop me a line I would like to share our travels.
I attended the first reunion in San Diego (Sept 2004) and enjoyed it very much,
maybe they will put together a reunion in the midwest, I will try to attend it.
I was not able to make the second one in Maryland.
Fair Winds, and Calm Seas, Dan
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Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 12:02 PM
Name
: Ralph Healy (no email address sent)
Street Address: 7245 Elderberry ST
City: Springfield
State: OR
Zip Code:
97478
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1971
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1974
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SK3
NAVY service from: 1970
NAVY service to: 1974
Comments:
When I joined the Wilson in San Diego , I was a stupid kid from the midwest. I
sure did a lot of growing up on my two westpacs, months on the gun line off the
coast of Vietnam, and on liberty in ports all over Asia. Met some great guys
that I'll never forget, got the shit scared out of me a couple of times (anyone
remember the forward 5" 54 mount blowing up?), lots of excitement and boredom
too. Do any of you guys remember climbing the ladder down into Main Issue where
one of us Storekeeper guys would find your repair parts for you? Remember the
constant firing of the forward and aft mounts, 24/7 for days and weeks at a
time? Crossing the equator and becoming a shellback on the way to Singapore?
How about the time we went up to Russia to watch them during their naval war
games? It was over thirty years ago, but I remember it like yesterday. You
guys were, and still are the greatest people I ever met.
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Sent: Friday, 22 September 22, 2006 1313
Name:
Timothy Messmore
email:
tmessmo@columbus.rr.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OSSA to OS2
Met some great people..did some crazy stuff...a lot of growing up
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Sent: Friday, 15 September 2006 1846
Name:
Edward C Mann
Street Address:
298 Youngblood Rd
City:
Montgomery
State:
New York
Zip Code:
12549
Telephone Number:
845 361 1290
email:
redtractor404@frontiernet.net
spouse / other: Maryellen
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1969
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: CS3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: CS3
NAVY service from: 1968
NAVY service to: 1972
View Comments:
Came onboard June68 and stayed until Dec71. Started out in #1 engine room,but
went to messdeck and galley and became commissaryman.Two and a half
WestPacs.Lots of work,fun, and great memories.
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Sent:
Friday, 25 August 2006 2124
Name:
Johnny Lee Walker
Street Address: 212 Wickdome
City: Willis
State: TX
Zip Code: 77378
Telephone Number: 936-890-7480
email: jw532005@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from:
1972
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1974
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
RM-3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: PO-3
NAVY service from:
1971
NAVY service to: 1975
View Comments:
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Sent:
Friday, 25 August 2006 0926
Telephone Number: 404-254-3536
email: dmfurlong@comcast.net
spouse / other: Marilyn
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1976
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: LTJG
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LT
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1976
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Sent: Wednesday, 2 August 2006 11:18
Name: LCDR David M.
Garlinghouse, USNR
Street Address: 2559 North Mountain Drive
City: Upland
State: California
Zip Code: 91784-1102
Telephone Number: (909) 981-6630
email:
d.m.garlinghouse@att.net
spouse / other: Susan E. Garlinghouse, DVM
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: STG3 and STG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MA1 on active duty,
currently LCDR Reserves
NAVY service from: 1975
NAVY service to: 1981
View Comments:
Really stunned to see this website! And so many memories of that first and ONLY WESTPAC in 76/77! Chief Ellis in Chinhae, where I did my first Shore Patrol. Started on that long road of Navy Law Enforcement! Converted to MA1 in 79 after transferring to USS Henderson (DD-785), then got out, went to undergrad and then law school. Came back into the Reserve as an MA1 in 1989. Commissioned Law Enforcement/Physical Security LDO in 1994 from USS Copeland (FFG-25.) Have been Security Officer at SubBase San Diego, Naval Forces Korea, CINCPACFLT (mobilized after 9/11) NAS North Island, and NSGA Kunia. On my second CO tour as CO of the Navy Region Southwest Metro Navy Security Force unit. I missed the Henry B's decomm ceremony by a few days when I entered the Reserve. A great first ship and I will never forget the lessons learned there!
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Sent: Monday 17 July 2006 14:43
Name:
BOB PELUSO
Street Address: 496 W. ATHENS
City:
CLOVIS
State:
CA.
Zip Code: 93611
Telephone Number: 559 323-8779
email:
robertpeluso@comcast.net
spouse / other: SANDI
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1961
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1963
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: MM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: MM2
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1964
View Comments:
Made first westpac cruise aboard the Henry B. I'm updating my e mail address, since last time contacting this website I've retired from the Fresno fire dept.in which I served for 33 years and retired with the rank of captain.
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Sent: Wednesday, 12 July 2006 10:25
Name: Ben Pennington
City: Wichita
State: Kansas
email:
littleceasar40@hotmail.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1967
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1969
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BMSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BMSN
NAVY service from: 1967
NAVY service to: 1969
View Comments:
Although what happen to me aboard the Wilson put me in a wheelchair (service
connected) i remember the good times and the good shipmates. Even when the going
got tough you always knew the man beside you had your back. Was sure sorry to
hear the way the Wilson was put down.
The one thing I was sorry about was the morning we were to pull out of Pearl to head toward Viet Nam, they woke me up and told me if I was off ship in 30 minutes I would stay there. ( needless to say I was off) I didn't get the chance to say bye to all I want to. Hope all are doing well. Great site!
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DDG-7 from: 1982 Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OSSA/OS3
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Sent: Thursday, 06
July 2006 05:47
Name:
Pat Timmer
State: WI
email: pat.timmer@oldcastleapg.com
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1984
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: OS2
NAVY service from: 81
NAVY service to: 86
Comments:
Came aboard in Portland, departed in Subic during 84 Westpac. Had great time
while on board. Hey S.Nave are you still alive
Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 08:14
Name:
James ( J.E or Eddie ) Joyce
Street Address:
4120 NC Hwy 268
City: Ararat
State: NC
Zip Code: 27007
Telephone Number: 336 374 4749
email: jason.joyce@rs.af.mil
spouse / other: Sue
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1961
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1963
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMG - 3
NAVY service from:
NAVY service to:
Hi My name is TSgt Jason Joyce. I am a E-6 in the Air Force. I am posting this
message for my father JE Joyce who served on the USS Henry B Wilson during its
1962 pacific cruise as well as other time. I am looking to try and contact
former shipmates that were aboard whether they remember my dad or not. I am
especially interested in contacting his fellow gunners mates. Once in contact I
will forward your information to my dad. He does not have a computer so please
use the email address listed it is mine and I will gladly pass the information
along to him. You can also call me at 337 296 1476 if you need or would like to
speak to me. Thanks again for your service and the precedent that you set for
those service members such as myself to follow. God Speed and I look forward to
hearing from my dads ships mates.
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Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 5:13 PM
Name:
Jimmy Wilkerson
Street Address: 9607 Thistle Trail
City: Houston
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77070
Telephone Number: 832-673-8101
email:
jimmywilkerson@usshbwilsonddg7.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1973
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BT3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: BT3
NAVY service from: 3/17/1969
NAVY service to: 3/17/1973
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Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 10:06 AM
Name:
Donald Dollar
Street Address: 3621 Corbin St
City:
Raleigh
State:
NC
Zip Code:
27612
Telephone Number: 919-787-8439
email:
dondollar@earthlink.net
spouse / other: Dee
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: EW1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EW1
NAVY service from: 1983
NAVY service to: 1989
Comments:
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Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 8:32 PM
Name:
Jay McCreary
Street Address: 32225 Hillsborough Dr.
City:
Houston
State:
Tx.
Zip Code: 77008
email:
jaymccreary@myway.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1986
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: EM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: EM3
NAVY service from: 1982
NAVY service to: 1986
View Comments:
To: Micheal Kuegler who died in the states while we were in Subic Bay in 1984.
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Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 7:39 PM
Name:
Rodney E. Hardy
City:
Wimberley
State: TX
Zip Code:
78676
Telephone Number: 512-847-1295
Email:
rod.hardy@macroguy.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1970
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: DK2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: DK2
NAVY service from: 1967
NAVY service to: 1972
View Comments:
I was the DK2 in the supply department. I remember slipping out
of Da Nang, and the Magnificent 7 (Marlboro) song playing. Being fired upon
while off the Gun Line up North and the ship being hit, and the gals, beer, fun
and my buddies in P.I.
I remember becoming a Shellback while on our way to "Down Under"
I am the one that handed out the money on pay day and helped you all spend it
while over on shore with the gals and beer.
Yep, I remember those days and miss a lot of the guys. My little payroll office
was just off the mess deck.
Now live near Austin, Texas
Rod Hardy
Henry B. Wilson 68-70
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From:
Joe Perry [mailto:josiah777@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:48 PM
To: usshbwilsonddgcontact_us@hughes.net
Subject: emailing: vietnam
The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments:Shortcut to: http://chu65nang67.us/nam/vietnam.html To protect against
computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how
attachments are handled.
Joe Perry
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Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 11:13 AM
Name: Michael Caldwell
City: Elkhart
State: Indiana
michael_a_caldwell@yahoo.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1967
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1967
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: Midshipman
View Comments:
Did my Middie Cruise summer of 1967 aboard the HBW while at USNA. The HBW was just back from Viet Nam and was part of a group to "show off the fleet". We steamed to Seattle and tied-up at the CG piers. Visitors were waiting to board immediately, so I was assigned to watch on the ASROC deck. The chief handed me a side arm, and instructed me not to let anyone on the deck. I asked him if I should shoot violators. He said no; just make mean faces at them. Then on to Pearl Harbor. On the way to Pearl we fired a lot of rockets and I got a great tan on the signal bridge. Pearl was great. We midshipmen rotated through all of the departments taking training and watches. Learned a lot, worked with some great guys, and won most of the boxing matches on the fantail. Thanks to the crew for a life time great memory.
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Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 4:50 AM
Name: David
Haggard
Street Address: 3290 S. Lincoln
City:
Siloam Springs
State:
Arkansas
Zip Code:
72761
email:
dhaggard1@cox.net
spouse / other: Carol
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1977
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1981
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FTM2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FC1
NAVY service from: 1975
NAVY service to: 1994
Comments:
HBW was my first ship. Lotta good friends , lotta good memories.........
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Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:43 PM
Name: Michael Steven McCurry (deceased)
Street Address: 4609 ELISSA LANE
City: KNOXVILLE
State: TN
Zip Code: 37918
Telephone Number: (865)922-8539
Email: dvrnessy@bellsouth.net
spouse / other: Susan E. McCurry
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1962
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: STG/3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GM2 (EOD/SEAL)
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1965
Comments:
Mr. McCurry was my Uncle who adopted me after the death of my Mother (his sister).
I respected him and his love of family and his Navy. Due to his influence, I too joined and have served for over twenty years and love the Navy life. I respect all who have served as shipmates and appreciate your service. Any information available from anyone that may have known or served with him, photos , stories, etc. would be greatly appreciated by the family.
I am currently doing research for a book on my families history in the Armed Forces.
V/R Charles M. McMillen (McCurry) MA1 /USN
Home: (504) 392-1531
Address: 319 Bataan Street
Belle Chasse, LA
70037
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Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 8:30 PM
Name: Robert Hampton
City: Houston
State: TX
email: titanium509@houston.rr.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: RD3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RD2
NAVY service from: 68
NAVY service to: 76
View Comments:
I am looking for a copy or reproduction of the 1975 Cruise Book for my collection of service in the Navy. All of my items will go to my son.
If anyone would like to loan me their copy, I can get it to a professional printer for copying and then return it at my expense. Naturally, I would like to have my own copy.
I have patches from the H.B. during that cruise but no book.
To this day when I hear the theme song from the "Magnificent Seven", I always think of the Henry B. Wilson. For those who don't remember, they played that going into and out of ports.
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Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 6:31 AM
Subject: Navy web site
Dear Navy friend(s),
I am happy to announce the opening of a new web site
which is devoted to the
mission of the Belgian Navy Ship BNS Wielingen F910 in the Persian Gulf during
the Gulf crisis in 1991.
To visit the site please go to
http://www.wielingen1991.org
And please don’t forget to sign the Guest Book!
Thank you for your kind attention, and I sincerely apologize if I have troubled
you in any way.
Cordially,
the webmaster.
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Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 4:21 PM
Name: Andy Nobles
Telephone Number:
email: regfccm@hotmail.com
spouse / other: Kate
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1989
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FC1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: FCCM
NAVY service from: 1978
NAVY service to: Present
View Comments:
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Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 5:04 AM
Subject: Data posted to form 1 of http://www.usshbwilsonddg7.com/Crew_comments.htm
Name:
Tim Yeich
City: Norfolk
State: VA
Zip Code: 23521
email: timothy.yeich.navy.mil
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1987
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1989
Rank/Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LT
NAVY service from: 1987
NAVY service to: ACTIVE
View Comments:
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Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 7:26 PM
Name:
Virgil Colson
City: Johnston City
State: Illinois
email:
virgil@mychoice.net
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7
from: 1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1983
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: BT/2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E5
NAVY service from: 1979
NAVY service to: 1983
View Comments:
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From: master@bcentralhost.com
[mailto:master@bcentralhost.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:59 PM
Name: Joe Perry
Street Address: 878 W. 6th St.
City: San Pedro
State: California
Zip Code: 90731
Telephone Number: 310-833-8446
email: josiah777@earthlink.net
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1972
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1975
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMG1
NAVY service from: 1971
NAVY service to: 1985
View Comments:
Was Gun Mt. 52 gun captain during 1975 wespac. ASROC GMG during 1972 WESPAC. Has anyone heard from Charlie Brink TM3? I have had some contact with Mike Wooten GMG and I currently work with Al Cottle GMG at LISI Aerospace in Torrance, CA
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From: master@bcentralhost.com [mailto:master@bcentralhost.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 3:42 PM
Subject:/Crew_comments.htm
Robert Martin Jr
Street Address: 14027 Gard Ave
Norwalk, CA
email: pippibob@hotmail.com
spouse / other: married
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1969
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1971
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: gmm3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: gmm3
NAVY service from: 1967
NAVY service to: 1971
View Comments:
Seeing past shipmates makes the memories run. worked in launcher top and bottom.
always wondered what happened to her and that marlboro song. hope the speakers
went with her. who remembers sneaking out of da nang and they played that song?
Would enjoy hearing from the past.
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From: Jerry Dexel [
mailto:jdexel@azwater.com]Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 3:42 PM
Subject: USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7
HELLO, Is a reunion being planned for 2006? I would like to plan a trip to the site where my ship was laid to rest and place a wreath at that location.
I will be working through a travel agent. Do you feel there would be any interest from other sailors who served on the H.B. Wilson?????
Dear Sailors,
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-----Original Message-----
From: Flores Maj Shawn R [mailto:shawn.flores@usmc.mil]
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 2:53 AM
To: J D; dan_m@direcway.com
Subject: RE: FW: Question from Maj Flores USMC
Dear Gentlemen,
Here is the passage ("The Four Days of the Mayaguez"/Roy Rowan)
involving the actions of the WILSON while covering the evacuation of
Vietnamese refugees from the Vung Tau Peninsula. It states that she was
fired upon by NVA artillery and that the WILSON returned fire. Are there
any other references I can examine IRT this specific action taken by the
WILSON and her crew?
Semper Fi, Blue Sky and 4 Him,
SRF
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I served aboard the DDG-7 near the end of her service life. My captain was Commander Tom Burns. I was a Fire Control Tech in the 80's and remember her fondly.
Thank you for the website and feel free to contact Joseph Hazen at
Sonar100500@aol.com
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Fri 2/24/2006 20:17
Name: Eric Johnson
City: Bailey
State: Michigan
email: ericjohnson@abmachining.com
spouse / other: Sharon
Years served on the USS H. B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1986
Years served on the USS H. B. Wilson DDG-7 to: 1988
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: GMM3
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: GMM3
NAVY service from: 1985
NAVY service to: 1988
Comments:
GREAT WEB SITE. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY SHIPMATES ON BOARD ESPECIALLY GMM'S
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Name: Jim Beck
Street Address: 8461 Mesa Terrace Rd.
City: Santee
State: CA
Zip Code: 92071
Telephone Number: 619-562-4240
jim.beck@sandiegopilot.org
spouse / other: Donna
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1974
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1979
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: STG-1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: STGC
NAVY service from: 1972
NAVY service to: 1982
View Comments:
Does anyone have cruise pictures from the 1975 WestPac????
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Name: Timothy J Forsythe
City: Austin
State: TX
email: rumblefische@austin.rr.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1978
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1982
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: ET2
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 1982
View Comments:
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Name: Richard H. Karbowski
Address: 6049 Poinsettia
City: Saginaw
State: Michigan
Zip Code: 48603
Tel: 989-799-4306
Email: rkarbowski@sbcglobal.net
spouse / other: Myra
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1962
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1966
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7:
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY:
NAVY service from:
NAVY service to:
Comments:
Seems just like it was yesterday. Then I get up and look in the mirror and I know it has been a long, long time. Lots of great memories.
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12 Jan 2006 01:20:40
Name: James W. Macey
City: Kapolei
State: Hawaii
State:
Zip Code: 96707
Email: jwmacey@aol.com
spouse: Elena
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1976
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1977
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SA
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LCDR
NAVY service from: 1976
NAVY service to: 2005
Comments:
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21 Dec 2005
01:11:21
Name: Bob Schenamsgruber
Email: schenny9@msn.com
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1963
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: SN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: SN
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1963
Comments:
WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
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09 Dec
2005 13:26:41
Name: MARTY KING
Email: RUEGER1022@AOL.COM
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1983
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1986
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: RMSN
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: RMSN
NAVY service from: 82
NAVY service to: 86
Comments:
ENJOYED MY TIME ABOARD THE "HENRY B"
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From:
leah mick [mailto:catoltol@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 10:14 PM
To: webmaster@usshbwilsonddg7.com
Subject: Looking for JAMES LEWIS
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17 Nov 2005 16:23:15
Name: Steve Matte
City: Northbridge
State: Ma
Email: srmattereg@yahoo.com
URL:
spouse / other: None better
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1983
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: OS
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E4
NAVY service from:
NAVY service to:
Next Reunion Location:
Time Of Year:
Comments:
Looking back at it now it was fun...although I don't remember always thinking of it that way. Sad to hear she passed as she did.
(major)
16 Nov 2005 07:44:19
Name: Micheal (Mike) Moore
Address: 712 Lynn Haven Lane
show street address:
street address do not show:
City: Hazelwood
State: MO
Zip Code: 63042-3413
Tel: 314-895-3274
Email: wd0efp@charter.net
URL:
spouse / other: Sandy
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1968
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1972
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: FTG2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: LCDR (USNR)
NAVY service from: 1966
NAVY service to: 1972
Next Reunion Location: DDG-2
Time Of Year: Anytime
Comments:
Dan I think you and your staff are doing a great job. I know there is a lot
of time involved and I want to say Thank You.
Mike
1976 - 2002 USNR
Retired
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31 Oct 2005 17:22:31
Name: Michael D. Keeton
City: Zanesville
State: OH
Zip Code: 43701
Email:
koolvette97@yahoo.com
URL:
spouse / other: Wife Rosalie, Son
Michael
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1960
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1963
Plank Owner: Yes
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E4 Shipfitter
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E4
NAVY service from: 1960
NAVY service to: 1963
Comments
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: 31 Oct 2005 09:04:13
Name: Bill Lobb
Address: 3853 Carbondale
City: Meridian
State: Idaho
Zip Code: 83642
Zip: yes
Tel: 208-703-8365
Email: BTCLOBB@military.com
URL:
spouse / other:
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1982
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1984
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: E-6/BT1
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: E-7/BTC
NAVY service from: 1973
NAVY service to: 1993
Comments:
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30 Oct 2005 10:16:59
Name: Dan Olive
City: Bakersfield
State: CA
Email: dano5119@yahoo.com
URL:
spouse / other: Never Again!!!
Years served on the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7 from: 1979
Years served on the USS H.B.Wilson DDG-7 to: 1984
Plank Owner:
Rank / Rate while on board the USS H.B. Wilson DDG-7: STG 2
Highest Rank / Rate achieved in the NAVY: STG2
NAVY service from: 1978
NAVY service to: 1984
Comments:
It's nice to see a page like this. I actually enjoyed my time aboard the
Henry B. Most of it anyway.