In Memory of a former JR
Pierce shipmate
From: "James W. Elting" jameselting@fhtm.us
Date: Thu, December 15, 2005 10:31 am
I just want to say that your website is well done. The history of the Pierce is very interesting too. I am dropping a note to you because my older brother, Marshall Elting served on board the Pierce as Sonarman back in the early sixties. He eventually transferred over to the Minesweep group out of Charleston, SC.
One of his experiences while on the Pierce was when they were coming back from the Med, they encountered quite a storm while crossing. He and several others had the responsibility to go on deck and tie-down the depth-charges. During this task, Marshall was swept overboard but very fortunately was located and picked back up after a number of hours in the water.
Marshall is no longer with us but I can assure you that if he were alive today, he would be a very active member of your group.
James W. Elting
Nov.4,2005 Would like to hear from shipmates that served with me.
Gary Fraker <gjfraker1@earthlink.net>
155 Butler Ford Rd.
Vanceboro, NC 28586 -
Sept 30,2005: I was on the pierce 1945-1946 I was a gunners mate striker 2/c. my work station was 5" battery mount #1 I have some pictures of some of the gang I would be happy to share with those who want them. I sent Wes quite a few if you want to check with him. thanks to a great crew before and after my departure
Harold Pickett <mrtaterbug76@aol.com>
2414 Crescent Club Dr.
Hixson, Tn 37343 -
I was on the Pierce 1945-1946 I was a gunners mate striker 2/c my work station was 5" battery mount #1. I have pictures of some of the crew that I would be happy to send to those who might want them. This was a great ship I'm proud to have been a part of them
Harold E. Pickett <mrtaterbug76@aol.com>
Hixson, Tn. 37343 -
15 Sept. 2005, Did my first reserve cruise aboard the John R.Pierce August 1965. I was 17 years old at that time. It was an honor for me to be aboard her!. Even if it was for just 2 weeks.
Jake Blume <lloydthomas764@yahoo.com>
2403 east 13 th. Street
Brooklyn, NY 11235 -
(9.7.05) Wes, the previous email address update is causing some confusion, so I have created yet another . Please update your records. Also, your mail is being returned with a "mailbox is full" message. Were you in the disaster area?
Larry Coplin <sendit2myPC-newsletter@yahoo.com>
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9-6-05 I served aboard JRP during July of 1965 for my two week cruise. I would love to hear from anynbody who was aboard during that St. Lawrence and Montreal and Ogdensburg period. Welcome Home Shipmates
Dennis Kemper <denkem@pasty.com>
311 1/2 Hancock St
Hancock, MI 49930 -
(8.28.2005) I was aboard from June 1962 to July 1964 (left just before sea trials when leaving shipyard). Served during the Cuban Missle Crisis and brought the troops in from the Panama Canal. Was aboard when we nearly collided with the Enterprise and the AWAC went down. Rate was ETR3 and remember working with Wickline, Allen and another guy that was always getting thrown in the brig (can't remember his name now). I made a submission a couple months ago, but the email address has changed - sorry about that.
Larry Coplin <sendit2my_PC@yahoo.com>
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8-24-05 . My e-mail address has changed from toeps@adelphia.net to toepsgraypa@hotmail.com .
Thomas E LeVar <toepsgraypa@hotmail.com>
2540 Country Hills Rd Apt 111
Brea, Calif 92821 -
July 16 2005 I served on the Pierce from August 1962 TO August 1964. I participated in the Cuban missle crisis. I was a BT3 assigned to the forward fire room.I was promoted to BT2 before leaving the Navy Reserve in 1966.
Kenneth W. Hornschemeier <Riverfish415@aol.com>
402 Caroline St.
New Richmond, Ohio 45157 -
Great tour of duty at NYC when the ship served as a learning vessel for reservists! July 10, 2005
Edwin L Dyer <edyer@frontiernet.net>
Post Office Box 23
Big Bend, ca 96011 -
June 29, 2005 Wes - How do I pay dues and get Listed on this site? Jim Knight, Ltjg USNR (ret) 615-377-3376
James L Knight <daleknight@bellsouth.net>
6210 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215 -
I served on board from 1957 to 1959.I came abourd while the Pierce was in the yard in Philadelphia
Carl M Spencer <Cspensir3623@aol.com>
21 Skipwith Green Circle
Richmond, Va 23294 -
Served from re-commisioning in 1949 to Oct 1951, including
a 'Med' cruise.
James (Jim) O'Briant <job917@aol.com>
917 Linda Vista Way
Los Altos, CA 94024 -
June 24 2005 . New ph # 714-585-9227.
Thomas E LeVar <toeps@adelphis.net>
2540 Country Hills Rd apt 111
Brea, Ca 92821June -
Served on the Pierce as an ET from June 1962 to July 1964.
Larry Coplin <larrycoplin@mac.com>
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served b divison july 1962 till sept 1964
robert duvall <reduvall@netscape.com>
columbus , oh 43204 -
Served on the Pierce from June 1972 to June 1973
ed thompson <ed.thompson@transportserviceco.com>
1606 brighton lane
plainfield, il 60544 -
Mr. Pierce,
Im curious about an incident that happened in Cuba in 1954 and hope you can help. My grandfather was US Naval Reserve and was in Cuba when a major ship accident/fire occured. Can you tell me where I can get some more info. on this that I might read more about it? He died 2 years ago from Alzhiemers but while half unconcious one night was talking about it in great detail and scared our family because we had never heard about this. Im hopin you can help me.
Sincerely
Jason Sparks
Jason Sparks <JSmokeater76@aol.com>
KY -
My Dad was a gunner's mate on the Pierce at 55-56.
His name is Richard J. Daley, Sr. "Dick Daley". Spent alot of time on KP, I understand. He has fond memories and crazy stories of his time there.
corinne mattero <corinne.mattero@umassmed.edu>
Worcester, MA 01605 -
I was on board during the Cuban Missile Crisis/ Cuban Blockade and doing research I came upon this website. I am curious if there is anyone else out there who was on the Pierce at that time. Thanks
John F. Johnson <johnanddiana@mail2world.com>
96 Ayer Rd.
Harvard, MA 01451 -
I was STG2 and served summer of 1970, Norfolk and Brooklyn.
Neil Young <neil.young@yco.com>
10932 Mays Chapel Rd
Lutherville, MD 21093 -
I had gotten off the Frank E Evans about 6 months before it's accident. Severed on it from 1966-1968
Al Ahern (Ace) <aahern@email.usps.gov>
P.O. Box 721928
Norman, ok 73070 -
First of all, I am former navy (USS Fletcher, DD-992). I got out in '91 after serving 6 years.
Anyway, I am in the possesion of a hardback cover of the Bluejackets Manual that belonged to a G.W. Coats. S/N: 324-76-83. Rates: HSSR/SA/SOSN. He was stationed at USNRTC Great Lakes (Camp Dewey), USNTE RM SSC Bainbridge, MD, and the USS John R. Pierce (DD-753). He was from 4 1/2 N. Madison Mason City, Iowa. He enlisted on 06-05-55 @ 1530 (he wrote all of this stuff down inside the book).
If this guy is still alive and if anyone knows his contact info, I'd like to send this book to him. I can be reached by E-Mail or telephone. Hm: 619-470-1220, Cell: 619-750-9097.
My ship's website is www.dd992.org
I can be found posting there quite frequently. Any help would be much appreciated. Please E-Mail me.
Thanks shipmates.
-Rick Schroder, (Fmr) PO2, USN
Rick Schroder <rickschroder@sbcglobal.net>
6942 Parkside Ave.
San Diego, CA 92139 -
I was a plank owner in 1944
Richard Heckenstaller <heckeyrj@aol.com>
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Don't know whether I really qualify to use the guest log. I was a Naval Reservist who did three two week training cruises about the JRP. Learned about seasickness on an April 1965 cruise to Fort Lauderdale. We bent a prop either entering or leaving the port and had a rough ride back to NYC. We refueled at sea off Cape Hatteras which was quite an experience for a school kid.. In July of '65 the JRP was part of ResDesron 30 on a cruise up the St Lawrence. We had reached the mouth of the St. Lawrence when all six ships were turned back to search for an RCAF plane which had crashed in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. We picked up some debris pointed out by a patrol plane, but I think it was only floats from fishing boats and that sort of thing. Don't know whether the crew of the plane was ever found or saved. We went on down (or up?)the seaway after liberty in Montreal, having some experiences like knocking down all the starbord side main deck stancheons aft of the break while backing down from the pier at Montreal and scraping the screw guard along the wall of one of the locks in the seaway. Oddly enough we also ran aground briefly approaching the pier at Ogdensburg NY with a pilot on board! We ended up anchoring in the river that night.We went through the Welland Canal into Lake Erie and left the ship at Detroit. I also did my last two week training cruise as a QM2 aboard the ship at Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1968. We didn't leave port. I think the ships company had not been jaded by reservists when I was aboard. We were treated well by all and received good training while aboard. I remember the Ship and her crew with pleasure. "Sweet Pea" Myers was QM2 and Peter Kerley and D R Price were QM3s aboard when the JRP made the cruise down the St. Lawrence. I later ended up getting an Army ROTC scholarship so I never went on active duty in the USNR. I also changed my surname about the same time I was discharged from the USNR (not running from the law! - it had been my father's adopted surname.)
Tom Dunbar <awhitelion2000@yahoo.com>
Columbia, SC 29033 -
Served on the John R. from 58-59 as a BT. Anyone heard from
Dave Olson on the ship at the same time.
Daniel J. Stephens <astephens@worldnet.att.net>
Grand Rapids, MI -
Please update my info in the crew listing
Scott Dutton <rsdutton@grandecom.net>
245 B Craddock
San Marcos, TX 78666 -
glad to find the site
sam layne <klane@rgv.rr.com>
harlingen, tx 78552 -
Most of us guys were reserves, sure would like to see some of you guys. I moved to ohio and retired for the navy reserve and retired from the licking county sheriff office as a (SGT) Deputy Sheriff. Any Reunions coming?
george h croom jr <usnavy63retired@yahoo.com>
817 crescent drive
heath, oh 43056 -
BMSA 2nd Div & QMSN, 1962-1964 Please add me to the roster, I only recognized John Bernnard on the list and perhaps 3 other names looked familer. Went from the "Fierce" Pierce to U of AZ on the GI bill and Football Scholarship (some how graduated) then USN AOCS/Flight School (some how became Unrestricted Naval Aviator) Mostly flew helicopters - 9 campagne ribbons RVN - medically seperated in 1978 as an LT. I WANT TO THANK THE OFFICERS I SERVED WITH ON THE PIERCE - I LEARNED MORE FROM THEM ABOUT BEING A GOOD NAVAL OFFICER THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE NAVY!
Wm. Hughes Crumpler <capcrump@povn.com>
566 Sleepy Hollow Lane
Newport, WA 99156 -
My cousin Harry "bud"Delahunt served on the Pierce in 56 -57.
Richard Futch <rhinochaser@adelphia.net>
24 s. Ellington st.
Depew, NY 14043 -
Served Mar 61 to Feb 65. ETR2 Many good times in the Med and carribean. Bugged Castro a bunch.
Gerald Wickline <bbwickline@att.net>
708 Sundance Trl
Wimauma, FL 33598 -
I WAS IN THE GUNNERS DIVISION, MY WORK STATION WAS MOUNT #1ON THE BOW (5")TWIN MOUNT. I SLEPT AFT IN THE GUNNERS DIVISION.I CAME BACK TO THE STATES IN 1946 FOR DISCHARGE IN JUNE OF THAT YEAR. RONALD COLEMAN FROM CORDELL GA.WAS A BUDDY OF MINE AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE HIM IN ALL THE TIMES I'VE BEEN THROUGH THAT TOWN. I CHECKED AT THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WITH NO LUCK. HIXSON,TN. IS A SURBURB OF CHATTANOOGA, TN. I'LL BE 78 YEARS OLD THIS MARCH, 2005
HAROLD E. PICKETT <mrtaterbug76@aol.com>
2414 CRESCENT CLUB DR
HIXSON , TN 37343 -
My dad was on the ship uss salem in 1949 and would like to get a listing of names on the ship at that time.If anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated.
steve ward <appappliance@skybest.com>
368-1hwy105bypass
boone N.C., NC 28607 -
I was told by family that this was the ship my grandfather served aboard. His name was Frank Henry Griffith from Philadelphia, and he would have been on aboard 1944-1945? If anyone remembers him, it would be nice to hear from you.
Robert Hickey <robalphaomega@cox.net>
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My name is Arthur Scarpa, I was a MM 3rd Class who rode the ship from the time
it went into comission to about 9 months after WWII ended. We did duty in
both Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
I would like to hear from any shipmate that rode the ship at this time, from December 29th of 1944 until about June of 1946. Some of the crew may remember me as I was the ships welder in black gang and at times I had to help the deck apes with critical welding on the top side.
Please drop me an email and I will answer you. I am now 85 years old, retired after from the US naval ship yards where I worked myself up to the highest potition as a super attendant of the structure group.
Arthur Scarpa
authurscarpa@aol.com
Some sea stories from Arthur...
When the ship crossed to the Pacific coast went to SRF San Diego for minor repairs. On the last day in port we had liberty at noon, I told Emmons to come with me to Long Beach and we would a good time visiting some of my friends.Now Emmons was not a liberty hound as he was a good family man. WE hitch hiked up with out any problems and stayed until about one AM, then started to hitch hike back.The first guy that picked us up and dropped us off at intersection where there was no traffic light. At that time the Pacific Coast Highway was just a two lanes and dark as hell, we had our dress biues on and because of gas rationing there was very little traffic. After a very long time we got in the middle of the road and a young swabbie in beat up old Chev.picked us up. We had to do something drastic as the ship was sailing to Pearl Harbor at six AM. and at time if you missed the sailing it was a General court martial.The kid wanted Four dollars to take us San Diego and we agreed to pay him when we got there.
We didn't have a dime between us . When he got to his station he told us we would have to fine another ride to the ship .Emmons grapped him by the neck and told him if he going to live he had better take us to our ship.We got to it just in time as it was just about to leave. You got to remenber Gus was six foot 180 Lbs With a very long red beard . After that Gus never made another liberty at Pearl or Japan or China never. The only time he left the ship was when he had to get on the bus at SAN Francisco to start his discharge routine,so he could go home as the war was over then.
Thanks for the Info. about the other Arthur Scarpa In MASS. I sent him a E mail asking a little Info.about himself. I asked for his middle name. I do not have a middle name. What is the Switchboard.?
Art Scarpa
P.S. I know that the Mafia on the East coast have some Scarpa's in it.
Was in G Div. 1963-67
Jean B.Rainville Jr. "Stormy" <rainvillejean@yahoo.com>
Grand Rapids, Mich. -
Hope to hear from someone.
G Div. 1963-67
Jean B.Rainville Jr. <rainvillejean@yahoo.com>
GRAND RAPIDS , MI. -
CDR. Douglas H. Borden,jr. Succeeded Cdr. Kehoe as CO of JRP serving until just before her decommisioning in Newport, RI. in 1973. The XO of JRP took over for about a month while we were in Newport preparing for decommisioning. I was the supply officer from 1971-73 with the disbursing symbol L7255. So, there must have been A-through M before me!
Arthur C. Lee <a.c.lee@comcast.net>
22 Valley View Road
Weston, MA 02493 -
Note change of e-mail address; desie753@juno.com
Eugene DesRoches <desie753@juno.com>
72 Redwood Lane
Largo, FL 33770 -
I was on the John R Pierce 1952/1953 would like to hear from anyone. would also like to hear from anyone that remembers the lamp that I won on the anchor pool which was made from a 40mm & 50cal. casing's,it had pictures of the ship, on which the lamp was made, on it's shade.Can anyone remember, the chief machinist mate that made it, the ship it was made on, or the naval battle during which the shells were fired. There must be someone out there who's memory is better then mine.GlennHoffman@turbonet.com
Hoffman Leo J <GlennHoffman@turbonet.com>
265 west Chubbuck. rd.
Chubbuck, ID 83202 -
SERVED ABOARD PIERCE 1969, SN-2ND DIVISION, SK3 (JACK OF THE DUST) SUPPLY DIVISION.
WILLIAM (BILL)BORNEMANN <CMSERVICE@AOL.COM>
17 ADAM COURT
RED BANK, NJ 07701 -
I was a crewmember on the USS Salem CA139 and was there the day MT. 53 exploded on the Pierce. I was in the after sky look out and we were in a column formation with Salem in the lead and Pierce at the end of the column. As we were all firing at a Drone there was a flash and smoke from the Pierce. The word was passed over the 1 MC what had happened to sent the highline stations and prepare to take on the injured. We watched in shock as the Pierce came along side with her mount 53 split open. In the 10 or 15 minutes it took for that to happen the damage control people had everything under control and had most of the people out of the mount. They were really heros in our eyes. I have video footage of the Pierce along side the Salem highlinning the injured to us. If you would like a copy for your archives I would gladly send it to you.
After we took on the injured we made a speed run into France where planes were waiting to fly them to Germany to a military hospital burn center. Only one died on the Salem 8 minutes after he was aboard. The article on your web page said only 1 died. I can't imagine anyone surving that blast in the Mount I had heard 13 died but only one on the Salem. We were pretty proud of our Doctor's and corpman.
Dick Downey USS Salem CA139 1954 to 1957
Richard F. Downey <RDowney130@aol.com>
9 Hunter Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075 -
service on the midway from 59 to 61 in s3 div. planning to get a reunion together next year around march or april
ray bettis <ray_barb@msn.com>
1306 arthur ave.
des moines, ia 50316 -
I was on a 2 week reserve cruise from NY to the Carribean in January 1970. I recall my GQ assignment was the Handling Room of Gun 53. We had a powder can rip open in the hoist, and we also had a hang fire in the forward 5 inch gun. Fortunatly, all turned out well.
My first close call was off the coast of Cape Hatteras. A storm came up as I was standing the Fantail Watch at Midnight. As the ocean got rough, I was knocked off my feet by a wave, and wash to the stern rail. I was glad when the 2 weeks were over.
I spent 2 years active duty 1970-1972 at Navsta Boston. Now that was more like it.
Jim Kerr <jrkerr@optonline>
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My father was a gunners mate 3rd class 1944-1945. His name was Joseph D. Bainbridge.
Tom Bainbridge <tomb1@ptd.net>
98 Oakbrook Drive
Birdsboro, Pa 19508 -
looking up old ship mates form 1962 until 1964
benrusso <slidespinwin@aol.com>
coram, ny 11727 -
looking up old ship mates
benrusso <slidespinwin@aol.com>
coram, ny 11727 -
As you can see, my address has changed...not all the way moved as of yet but it is close. I do not have a new phone number as of yet. Please update what I have provided. Sorry that I haven't been more attentive but things have been very hectic. Take care shipmate.
Jesse Prescott <jesse_prescott@yahoo.com>
865 Centerwood Road
Williston, SC 29853 -
I was MM3, nickname Plum, from Cherryvale Kansas, dates
March 1970 thru Sept. 1973. Very interested in contacting
as of 1973 MM1 James Tapes, a shipmate, race Negro. Anyone
knowing his currrent address/phone, please contact me. Would like a reunion. Thank you.
Larry J. Plumley <fairlane@iland.net>
190 S.E. Highway AA
Clinton , Mo. 64735 -
was om the midway from 59 to1961 going to the grand opening of it on the 7 of june
ray bettis <ray_barb@msn.com>
des moines, ia 50316 -
I served on this ship as a naval reserves at the brooklyn naval ship yard in 60,s
george.h.croom.jr. <croomgeorge63@hotmail.com>
817 crescent drive
heath, oh 43056 -
My father Benjamin Margot was aboard the Pierce in the early 60's in Virginia, I believe. He has since passed away in 1977. If anyone remembers him and can relate a story from that time, please feel free to email me, his only son.
Ben Margot <bmargot@earthlink.net>
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Was on board from 1956 to 1959 as Signalman third class.Would like to here from fellow shipmates.
Richard Yash <ryash@aol.com>
120 Ashley La.
Lehighton, Pa 18235 -
i served aboard the John R 1951 to 1952. during the world cruise and korean war as a RM3 It was Great ship and i will always remember the good times . the water fight we had and the initation from pollywog to shellback is one of them.also the good liberty in Japan after we went into dry dock for repairs.. I would like to hear from the shipmates that was serving aboard at that time.... jacklez@wdl.net
edward (jack) lezotte <jacklez@wdl.net>
19901 huron river dr
rockwood, mi 48173 -
My father, Dave Turgeon, died on 3/18/2004. He was a signalman on the John R. Pierce during WWII. He helped "shake down" the vessel shortly after it was launched.
Mark Turgeon <turgem@netzero.net>
15910 Garrett Path
Apple Valley, MN 55124 -
Although most of my experience was on land, I did experience life aboard a ship. I'm proud to say it was aboard the Fierce Pierce, a history rich in pride.
Gregory D. Pawelski <gdpawel@attglobal.net>
Wernersville, PA -
Served onboard (1970)as an YN3, attached to Sick Bay when ship was a Reserve Destroyer stationed at the old Brooklyn Naval Shipyard. The John R. Pierce was in involved in an incident with three other naval vessels off Fire Island Inlet during that summer against Long Island Fishing Boats. A battle for tuna turned into the Battle of the Atlantic.
Gregory D. Pawelski <gdpawel@attglobal.net>
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I WANT TO THANK WES KRESKE FOR FINDING JIM SCHMIDER FOR ME, WE HAVE TALKED ON THE PHONE AND WILL FIND A TIME AND PLACE TO SEE EACH OTHER. WES, YOU DO SOME FINE WORK FOR US,THANKS.
Jay D. Lose <jdljml@cox.net>
7 MAYA CT.
PENSACOLA, FL 32507 -
Served on the ship from 60-62.Was an MM2.Need help signing in.
Jim Schmider <SchmidJud@aol.com>
401 Bessler Lake Dr.
Groveland, IL 61535 -
I want to become involved
Ronald A Merriman <rmerriman@nb.net>
Pittsburgh, PA. -
I was a QM1 crew member from Oct.54 to Sept.57 and tried to sign in on your site but was blocked.
Can you tell me how I can sign in ?
Sam Dolan Jones Jr. <sjones306@nc.rr.com>
3021 Cool Spring Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 -
Served on the John R. for about a year. Was in the
fire control and the deck gang.
Albert Ruff <albertandbeckyruff@comcast.net>
Jackson , Michigan -
Looing for TM2 John Harper from GA, who served onboard in 1957-58-59 He reported onboard from the USS Strong DD758
TMC Cletus E Fields USN(RET) <fran13@midwest.net>
230 North Drive
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 -
I ENJOYED BEING ON THE PIERCE FOR 4 YEARS. BECAME A SHELLBACK WHILE ABOARD, I ENJOYED ALL THE GOOD LIBERTY WE HAD. WE SAILED COMPLETELY AROUND THE WORLD, QUIET AN EXPERIENCE. GOT TO KNOW MOST OF THE GUYS, BECAUSE WE PAID THEM EVERY TWO WEEKS.
FRED SANDERS <FJSANDERS@CHARTER.NET>
Princeton, WV -
I was a DC3 aboard the USS Miday from 1961 to 1965
Ronald G Arnold <Ronald G Arnold @ Charter. Net>
RR3 Box 333
Washington, In 47501 -
I was a DC3 aboard the USS Miday from 1961 to 1965
Ronald G Arnold <Ronald G Arnold @ Charter. Net>
RR3 Box 333
Washington, In 47501 -
My father served aboard the Pierce from 1957 thu 1959. His name is Marshall Jackson. He was an ET. Found this website looking for info for him ref: reunions.
Bruce Jackson <brucejj1@attglobal.net>
Wake Forest, NC 27587 -
a gang en2 55to 56
don wenner <mudd6699@yahoo.com>
321 cleveland st .
green bay, wis 54303 -
Trying to find my father's name in roster. He passed away last year. God bless the military
SFC Walter C Scott Jr (ret) <albundy@snet.net>
45 rex Rd
Lisbon, ct 06351 - Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 08:46:46 (PST)
This was my second ship (the first one was the Samuel B Roberts DD 823). I'll never forget the Brooklyn yards. The movie Shaft was filmed during my tour. We sat on board and watched them film the car chase through the yards. Those were memorable times.
Dennis R. Bates <dbat@charter.net>
Vassar, Michigan - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 17:23:12 (PST)
SERVED ABOARD THE U.S.S. JOHN R. PIERCE IN 1971 AND 1972.
Dennis R. Bates <dbat@charter.net>
303 N. Brady St,
Vassar, MI 48768 - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 17:07:41 (PST)
Served aboard the U.S.S. John R. Pierce DD753 in 1971 and 1972.
Dennis R. Bates <dbat@charter.net>
Vassar, Mi. 48768 - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 17:05:41 (PST)
my father in law served on the pierce during the cuban missle crisis. I was looking up information on the ship, his name is Donald Tessier
anthony edenfield
1889 SUGARMILL DR
st.bernard, la 70085 - Saturday, November 01, 2003 at 10:18:30 (PST)
