On 03/08/08 Garret Conklin
said:
One of our former shipmates has Crossed the Bar, Sunday, March 2, 2008, in Arlington,
Texas. The Star-Telegram obituary is posted on the Memorial Board here at Fred's Place for Clu Flu
Lusk, M.D. , who served aboard the Taney in 1944 & 1945.
On 01/26/08 Orin Torgerson
said:
I just want to update my email address. I served onboard from 68-70 and was on the Viet
Nam cruise as QM2
On 01/03/08 Bobby Biggs
said:
On the Taney 81-83, RD3
On 12/10/07 CWI04 Chuck waggoner
said:
Chuck Waggoner - Served on the Taney from 1978-1980 as The Supply Officer. Had a lot of
duty days as the ensign & jg were always at school.
On 11/21/07 anne
said:
got it. thanks anyway
On 11/19/07 anne
said:
My brother was on the Taney , i think it was 70-74..I look forward to any help with my
request.
On 11/19/07 anne
said:
sorry , i dont mean to be so interjectory..
On 11/19/07 anne
said:
Hello, my name is anne, i am trying to find out the best way to get a baseball cap with
cgc taney whec 37 embroiderd on it ..for my brother..plz help
On 11/05/07 dan bartley
said:
fn in the engine room 75 to 77 . jerry benjamin , john dobson jeff kolhap where are you
guys
On 10/23/07 Bill Morgan
said:
SO3 on the Taney 69-70 Viet Nam Deployment. Now retired and traveling in our motor
home. Will be visiting Baltimore and the Taney in a couple of days. I was suprised to find this
web-site and see a few familiar names. I've only had contact with one former shipmate in over 30
years. Drop a line!
On 10/08/07 Dan Benski
said:
Dan Benski
I was on the Taney around 1973. I was on the deck force. I did some Braovo's and Charlie's, Hotels
(i was also on the Campbell out of Portland Maine, so it is hard to remember which ones I did,
where]
On 09/21/07 Lloyd Smale
said:
Mk2 on the taney 75-77 would like to here from some of the old guys!
On 09/16/07 Garret Conklin
said:
Updating website www.taney.org
Check 'Known' & 'Lost' pages to see if your name is on one or the other, and please send me any
updated information you have for yourself or others. My contact information is correct as listed
here. Hope this finds everyone in good health.
On 08/01/07 Bob Bielli
said:
SS3 Bob Bielli here, retired as CWO2 in '03. Served from '84 to decom. I recognize a few
names here...my old roomy Rick Brim, Gumby, Jeff Harris, Smitty, ... What ever became of Doc
Gerstle? Visited the old girl a few years back. She looked good.. brought back some great memories!
On 07/26/07 Art
said:
Aboard USCGC Taney for two weeks active duty when I was a FN reservist. Cuban Missle
Crisis happened during yard period at NAS Alameda. Put boilers back together fast, asbestos
everywhere; ship went to sea and I went back to reserves. In limbo for days regarding assignment to
the Taney for duration, or return to reserves.
HTC. Art 'Chips' Iglesias
USNR (RET)
On 06/26/07 Richard Brim
said:
just want to said hi to any who was on baoard nov1983 to jan 1986
On 06/22/07 Mark Congdon
said:
Was on Taney fm 80 - 82, went back for the Dec. 7th 2001 celebration keeping in touch with
Jeff Smith and Greg Lynn. Lost everbody else. We had some great times. Cant wait to get back
On 06/07/07 Dan Coll
said:
Just came back from Craig Frey's retirement. 25 years, that is wild. He is still the same,
a willd & crazy guy. First time going to a retirement for the Coast Guard. Very Nice. First time
seeing him since 1984, it was great.
On 05/30/07 BMCM C L Dunn (retired)
said:
Just looking for A>T> Miles, Capt (retired). I know you served on the TANEY, so just
taking a chance you might visit this site. Just checking to see if you are alive and kicking.
On 04/29/07 Jonah Bowles
said:
Served as boarding officer in 1979. Just returned with a Scout Troop to experience Taney
in Baltimore. She is still the 'Queen of the Pacific'. Good to be back aboard.
On 04/03/07 Edward Hartmann
said:
Edward C Hartmann engine room 84-86 (radio active) went to reunion in 2005 good time
great memories even tho i did brig time ship still has that fuel oil smell
On 03/21/07 Tim Smith
said:
TANEY Steam Team, 84-86 (MK-2 Smith). Reported aboard and the boilers were gone, only the
steam drums hanging from the overhead. Left just before decomissioning but went back and taped it in
86. Is my painting still in the engineer's passage but the boiler room ladder? Still got my cadet
pins from those years. Miss Huff & Puff.
On 12/17/06 Ron DeBeaumont
said:
The TANEY was my 'Boot Camp'. Don't know if the if the Treasury was broke or they were just
moving basic training from Cape May, NJ to Mayport, Fla. or what, but SHE was it. Inducted Dec. 2,
1948,a green kid from Concord, Ca., barely 17 yrs. old. Had my shots, issued my sea bag, boarded the
Taney and left for Sta. Able in the Gulf of Alaska on Dec. 5th. Spent the next three days at the
port side slop shoot. Finally an older sailor convinced me to go to mess and eat a greasy pork chop.
Wasn't sick a day after that and we had some pretty rough seas in the Gulf. Wish I knew who that
guy was-- he saved my life! There was someone sicker than I was. I believe his name was Allioto of
the fisherman's wharf familly of all people. He was so bad off they had to rig a hammock for him.
Thank God I got over it when I did. Learned my first lesson -- always eat before going to sea.
Imagine 'Pappy' Haynes as your Co. commander, '----bird'. No close order drills; learned cadence at
the end of a holy stone stick, '----bird'. Spent alot of bilge time recovering lucky bag items also.
Seemed to always catch the mid watch, which was okay, except for mid watch rations of saltines and
sardines. What the hay, they kept my stomach on an even keel. Never stood a wheel watch before and
had to learn fast, because I remember lots of 'watch your helm', 'watch your helm' ! As I said we
had some pretty rough seas. Gentlemen --- that was my boot camp. But I hated to leave her after
just getting the hang of things. We returned to Government Island about Jan. 5, 1949 and after a few
days was transferred to the Escanaba, and wouldn't you know --- we left for Sta. Baker or Fox, I'm
not sure what it was called then. Spent most of my first 2-1/2 mos. at sea. Welcome to the Coast
Guard!! Wouldn't trade any of it -- things got better.
On 11/22/06 Dan Coll
said:
Craig Frey is still in the Guard. Crazy sh-t. Old Taney boys. I will be at your retirement
party. Any 82-84 Taney boys still around?
On 10/13/06 Patrick Harris
said:
I'm looking for anyone who was aboard the TANEY in August 1943 and remembers an attack on a
submarine near Half Moon Bay. I am trying to put the story together .
On 10/10/06 Joe V. Peterson
said:
Announcement: The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum, Foss Waterway, Tacoma, WA now has
on display the Coast Guard in World War II and The Coast Guard at Pearl Harbor featuring the U.S.
Coast Guard Cutter Taney. These are items from the estate of Otto V. Peterson who was aboard the
Taney at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. (See Coast Guard in World War Two
http://www.uscg.mil/news/wwii/wwii.htm ) Otto passed away 12-17-01, eleven days after giving his
last Pearl Harbor Day interview at the request of the USCGD-13. The display will be featured at the
museum through December, 2006. In past years the displays have been featured in military museums
and at WW-II military reunions and college seminars on World War Two.
Displays by Otto’s son: Joe V. Peterson, M. A., Military College Programs, Pierce College, Ft.
Lewis and McChord AFB (USCG 1965-1969)
Link to Maritime Museum: http://www.wwfrontmuseum.org/
On 09/26/06 randy [mcginnis] arnold
said:
looking for stewart dediels , went aboard the taney jan/1960 straight from boot at
alameda, was my best friend, and would realy like to get back in touch,, only been 46 years , the
oakland to burbank runs in the studebaker silverhawk , randy
On09/12/06 Alan C. Lail
said:
Re: Jerry Benjamin, I believe I have a few photos of you and Admiral Donnelly. I
remember FTG GTMO, three times. I did 11 patrols at Hotel. Found an old copy of the 'Queens Rag' the
other day. Boy I couldn't wait to get off that boat; now looking back I miss some of the times.
First GTMO run we forgot to offset the sights on the 5' and sunk two target barges. They wouldn't
let us put an E on for that so we painted a Target Barge on the Gun mount. Anyone remember the
Cook that looked like Lurch in the Adams Family. What a sight to see under the red night lights of
berthing. He scared me to death. If I recall correctly, he called his bunk 'The Slab.' SN Adm
Donnley, SN Catfish Hunter, Gunners Mate Goolsby are you still out here? Freshwater wash downs,
swim call at Hotel. Rescuing the Loonie Bird, Movies on the Mess deck & Fantail, Hump-day, Cassidy &
Combs swain Diving off the Fantail on pull out of Little Creek, Fantail jumping, Rag-ball (Baseball)
on the Fantail, Fireflies, Jamaica bauxite plant, and so on. What a trip.. If you ever find the
words to the song 'The Wreck of the Roger B. Taney” again, I would love to have a copy.
On08/27/06 Ray Brady
said:
I was on the Taney right out of boot in 1957. Headed out of Alameda to Noverber Station
for a month.. I was only 19 years old . Was sick from the Golden Gate out to sea tor about a week.
I was only an SA and you know how low that is on the food chain.. They always said we were 3 degrees
lower than you know what.. Well I am very proud and happy that the Taney could be saved. She
served our country well
On07/09/06 Garret Conklin
said:
Developing new website, based on Vern Toler's original site work. Currently 'under
construction', but I have two pages up. www.taney.org Conversion from Vern's work taking some time,
but will be accomplished soon. Meantime, see CAPT GORDON BELL msg below for info on reunion of
crew from 'Seven Sisters> (all 327's/Secretary Class) this fall
On
06/04/06 Tom LaRoy
said:
Tom LaRoy MK 2 The Taney was my first and last duty station out of MK'A' school
Yorktown.I served from 75-78.I remember Ocean Station Hotel and '20' foot seas breaking over the
bridge,I also won't forget Cletis Mcleary coming in from liberty (late),and introducing himself to
the new boots that had just come aboard .I was gald to meet JIM Stevenson and Bruce Wheeler (wheels)
and the rest of the gang.Drop a line guys if you get time
On05/25/06
Gene
said:
I remember when USCGC Taney was home ported at Alameda, Calif. in the late '50's and early
'60's. Three 'big white ones' were there - the Taney, the Gresham and the Dexter. Lot's of history
and at one place at one time. No racing stripes in those days. Take care everyone.
On03/27/06 CAPT Gordon Bell
said:
Oct. 5-8, 2006, U.S. Coast Guard 327's SECRETARY CLASS CUTTERS - 70th Anniversary
Celebration, 1936-2006, Mt. Pleasant, Patriots Point, S.C. ALL who served on Cutters BIBB, W-31;
CAMPBELL, W-32; DUANE, W-33; HAMILTON, W-34; INGHAM, W-35; SPENCER, W-36; TANEY, W-37.POC CAPT
Gordon Bell 215-393-6195 327CuttersCele@comcast.net Go to www.campbellw32w909.org for details &
reservation
On03/25/06 Brian Millar,YNC, Ret
said:
I remember those back to back to back Ocean Station Novembers as a DECKIE, pizza
nites, swim calls and those endless mid watches......Was aboard twice in 21 yrs.(62/79)....once as a
seaman /YN stricker and again as a YNC ......
On03/14/06 Kelly
Mantooth
said:
On the Taney 82-84 as QM3.
On02/13/06 bill horn
said:
I was on the big 'T' from May 1965 to June 1966. Anyone out there from that time period
still alive?
On02/03/06 Doak Walker
said:
Upcoming Reunion: 13 to 16 May 2007 there will be a reunion for crewmembers of all ships
that made Ocean Station Weather Patrols between 1946 and 1974. For more information log on to my
website www.255wpg.org
On01/27/06 Jerry Benjamin
said:
I was on the Taney 75-77 What an experience. 2 Seasons of Hotels and 3 Gitmos. ( the
first one we were declared unfit for sea and unfit for Human Habitation we cleaned up our act and
came back 6 mos later and got an 'E' for the side. There are lots of guys I would like to hear from
Mike Donnelly. Cleatis McLeary, Dan Bartley who was with me at ANT Crisfield Kenny Mudrick, Mike
Kiser. Remember Hump Night Talent Shows (if you could really call them that) I never figured out how
the words to 'The Wreck of the Roger B. Taney' ended up in the Ward Room typed and revised. And
everyone knew and the Captain did too what the guys on the fo'csel were doing.
On01/12/06 Jim Waldron
said:
Gumby here 84-86. RD3. I went on the Taney this summer. It seemed like we all wanted off
that ship at that time. Now I cherish the memories. Where is Dave Seagle at??? He was the mayor of
Belair Heights 2nd floor/bunk. What ever happened to Boomer??
On
12/09/05 EM1 Steve Pacheco
said:
My name is EM1 Steve Pacheco, i have 2 uncles that served on the mighty Taney from 70-72
time frame, there names are Authur Pacheco and Paul Mora, I am trying to get in touch with JEFF
STORTs I have a coffe cup of yours my uncle has i have ppics of it to send you, he is trying to find
you so hee can mail you the cup, Also a good friend he said was George Greech, Any help would be
greatly appreciated, i am in the Coast guard out in Bahrain in the persain gulf, iam doing a 1yr
tour then heading back to the staes next april 06.
On11/02/05 Dennis
Pruitt
said:
I am the son of a Taney crewman attempting to get more info about his service time and
about the ship. My dad's name was John (J.T.) Pruitt, and he was on the Taney when Pearl Harbor was
attacked. Does anyone have any info about him?
On10/17/05 Dan Coll
said:
Steam Team 1982-1984 great times. If anybody out there, give me a shout. Glory Hole!
On10/10/05 Cwo4 AL Perry
said:
Just got back from Taney Reunion at Baltimore, ships is looking good, SK1Tobat and his
wife Linda did outstanding job.
On09/16/05 sam steward
said:
My name is Samuel Wayne Steward. Iam looking for old shipmates . Years 1962 -1964. please
email me
On08/21/05 David Segelquist
said:
was cleaning out old stuff the other day found a t- shirt and ball cap---- i guess i have
been there wish i could hear from some of the guys from72/73 . Eric Weegars ex contacted me and
said he crossed the bar dec 04-------- hope yall make more birthdays
On
06/15/05 Jim Broz
said:
Just came across an excellent article about the Taney during WWII. It's in the July 2005
issue of 'Military Heritage Presents: WWII History.' It's on sale right now and should be for sale
through July 4. (I guess that's when the new issues go on sale.) I haven't read the complete
article yet but it covers all the highlights of the Taney's service during the war. The Taney is
not mentioned on the cover but is in a column called 'Ordnance.' The headline for the column is
'The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Taney compiled an impressive record during war and peace.' The author
is Paul B Cora who is the curator of the Baltimore Maritime Museum.
On
06/12/05 Benjamin King
said:
I was on Taney from 1960-1962.Went on board right out of EM school.Made Third Class.Had
some great O.S.N.s. Also took some dignataries up the San Juaoquin river.
On05/18/05 RICHARD BRIM
said:
hi my name is richard brim iwas on taney nov1983 tojan1985 iwas SS3 BRIM NOW FS1 BRIM IN
THERESERVES
On04/28/05 Tom Scheidel
said:
I was on the Taney for the trip from Alameda to Baltimore then to Virginia...from 71 to 72
then TDY back and forth to Ingham so I get confused as to who was on which 327. Came on as QM3 and
made QM2. I was on the signal bridge at the Baltimore induction into the Balto Maritime Museum.
Did 10 active and 10 reserve in CG then transferred to USPHS where I remain (facing mandatory
retirement) soon. I guess after 36 years they figure I've had enough fun. Contact me if we were
shipmates on Westwind, Ingham, Taney, Red Cedar, Point Evans, or Morganthau. Live in Dallas and
travel frequently one state in every directon.
On04/13/05 jim
schettler
said:
i was on the cgc taney from january 1962 to october 1964. i am trying to find the
whereabouts of a fellow seaman named samuel wayne steward. any help would be appreciated. he was
on the ship about the same length of time that i was.
On04/04/05 Stu
Hueber
said:
I was on the Taney from Aug 78 to Jun 79. SA / SN deckie w/ Chiefs Menke and Wallace. I
went on to become an SK1 and left the coast guard in 1982. I'm now a CPA w/ Verizon in Dallas, TX.
Any other deckies out there ?
On03/29/05 joe budwitis
said:
fn joe budwitis served from sep 83 to decommission lots of fun on liberty with shipmates
fireroom steamteam
On03/01/05 A.R. Hinds
said:
I was aboard Taney (W-37) 57-59, W.W. Childress, later RADM, was CO, B.F. Schumaker, was
Exec, we opened a weather staion in the Western Pacific, which as I recall the Navy took over
later, that class of vessel were good sea boats, rode well. This of course was while she was still
operating out of Alameda. QMC was Herb Smith, RMC was Ken Bryant, BTC was Art Meadowcroft, DCC was
F. Solamon, one of the MMC' was Vernon Lameire, all in all we had a good CPO quarters, as well as a
good wardroom. As many have said, those were the days. Retired Dec 31, 1975 with 31+ years of
service. Almost forgot, I was the Corspman
On02/23/05 Garret
Conklin
said:
Further to below posting of reunion: Known crew will be contacted in near future. Please do
not contact Frank right now. If you are not sure if you are listed, please send email to me, Garret,
and I will add you to the master contact list. If you have changed email or postal mailing address
within the past few years, please send updated information to me also. Fair winds to all
Garret
On02/23/05 Garret Conklin
said:
2005 Taney crew reunion: Date: Oct 06, 2005 - Oct 08, 2005 Place: Radisson Hotel
City: Baltimore State: MD Person to Contact: Frank Tobat Email Contact Person:
frank@hvacservicesunlimited.com Phone: 410-546-1557 Comments: Attention all former crew of
USCGC TANEY WPG/WHEC 37 1936-1986 The 2005 TANEY Reunion will be held at the Radisson Hotel and
aboard USCGC TANEY in Baltimore, MD October 6-8 2005. Events include special tours and activities
aboard TANEY at the Baltimore Maritime Museum, day trip to Washington, D.C. and Reunion Banquet. For
more information contact Frank Tobat (SK1 1968-70)
On01/26/05
Robin Walden
said:
Boiler room Steam team was the best 1982-85. I had a great time in Bermuda everytime we
pulled in, about 6 times. I remember this time on the ship like it was yesterday.
On10/11/04 Bruce (Wheels) Wheeler
said:
served76-77 right out of boot what a blast, fire room had the best crew where are you guys?
still remember chief knox's crooked fingers in the air 'turn too'
On
09/28/04 Orin Torgerson
said:
Have to add my comments again since my last ones are now archived. The Taney was my 2nd
ship (11/68 to 3/70) after the Avoyel. Was on the Nam tour; QM3 and finally to QM2. Went on to RCC
San Francisco after coming back from Nam. Got out in '71. Had the pleasant surprise of seeing &
going aboard the Taney while travelling throught the Canadian Maritimes (Halifax, Nova Scotia) June
'84 (I believe); it was a real treat. Later, spent an overnight aboard the Taney in Baltimore for
the 2000 reunion. It was great seeing some of my shipmates.
On08/19/04
Tony Reyes
said:
Hi, I served onboard the Taney from 85 until decomm. Deck force.
On08/05/04 Greg Loiselle
said:
Looking to get in contact with J. W. Pettit, we worked together in 81-82 in A-Gang.
On07/26/04 John Clarke
said:
I was a snqm-qm3 onbord 83-85 great ship and great memories hello to all my old
shipmates
On07/03/04 George Blessing
said:
Is the Taney website down? Only thing I get is 2002 reunion???
On
06/11/04 Dennis Benefield
said:
Served from late 57 to early 59 as an ET2- Was on board when she returned to Honolulu for
the first time since Pearl Harbor. Anyone from that period?
On05/31/04
Larry Jones
said:
Served on the Taney from 54 to 56, and on the AEC Cruise. Would like to hear from any
other shipmate that made the AEC Cruise.
On05/07/04 Tom Crumley
said:
To: Zurawicki; Was your uncle a SK on the Taney in 70's? To: Broz. Tried to Email
you..hope all is well..I knew pee wee, not sure if you remember me..TCrumley YN2.............
On05/03/04 (Paul) Riley Flowers
said:
Was aboard in 1955 for the Atomic Energy Commission cruise. Great trip , ended in Japan.
Went aboard as SA made SN. I retired as MSTCM in 1980 , later worked for CG retired again as GS12 in
1997.
On04/18/04 Loi
said:
Am trying to find pictures from a year book taken during the Vietnam tour in 1969 or
thereabouts. My father CSC 'Sal' Salanoa was aboard the Taney during this time. Would like very
much to download pictures for the kids to see their grandfather on the USCGC Taney.
On04/08/04 Jim Ramsey
said:
Served on the Taney Oct. 55 to Oct. 58 EM (FN) to EM 1 Great part of my life. A lot of
good shipmates, and memories. Cape May boot camp Fox 23 11/54
On
04/07/04 robert zurawicki
said:
am trying to find some old shipmates of my uncle- he hasnt got up with the times to get a
computer- hope a response from someone will help him- get a computer and open up a whole new world
for him!
On04/06/04 Jim Broz
said:
Just joined (or rejoined, I thought that I had done this before.) I was on the Taney from
Aug '73 to (I think) early '75, then to Group Norfolk which became Group Hampton Roads and was on
the Bibb in Boston before the Taney. I was a QM3 so, of course, some names to remember: Chief Ward
(taught me a lot about being a petty officer), QM3 Edwards (Jim, I think), QM1 Whitener, Glen Vogt,
Ed 'Pee Wee' Harris, Bill Croft, Mike Pierce (navigator?), Lt. Bob Happel (Ops officer), Mr. Dennis
(best XO in the Coast Guard), Capts. Paulson then J.J. Wicks (C.O.'s), RM3 Van Gaasbeek, MK3 Jay
'Wolfman' Reilly (spelling?), MK 'Fergie' (who was also on the Bibb with me) and many others whose
faces are flashing in front of me right now but names not connecting. I'll have to dig out the
photo album. Just scanning the previous posts, I noticed someone mentioning the big storm. I do
remember going thru a North Atlantic winter storm (heck, it was a hurricane to anyone on board that
day.) I think it was Feb, of '75. I don't remember the radar dome cracking but I do remember
losing one of the evaps. No fresh water for bathing or drinking for 3 weeks. Atlantic Area
wouldn't let us come back in. When they finally did, we ran out of water for the boilers just
outside of Chesapeake Bay and of all indignities, the Navy towing us in. I've been back to the old
girl twice, once when she was still in service and tied up at Support Center Portsmouth and once
down in Baltimore.
On02/16/04 Kory Gabrielsen
said:
I was a Damage Controlman on the Taney 75-76. Weather Station Hotel, GTMO. Still serving
in the CG Reserve.
On02/11/04 Dan Coll
said:
I served on the Taney 82-83 in the Boiler Room. Awesome guys. I hated the ship until I
left and went to a Black Hull. Those guys suck. The glory hole ruled.
On
02/05/04 Olen Wood
said:
I served on the Taney from 42 til 45. I am 81 now, and would like to hear from those that
served in that era. I would like information about any future reunion. I joined with Russell Leroy
Cosby. Anyone heard anything about him?
On12/20/03 Mike Yelachich
said:
did ocean station Nov. in 1966 out of boot camp as reserve had a good time as a FA.
On12/09/03 Glen Vogt
said:
I reported aboard Taney in Jan '73...one brand new, shiney shoed seaman apprentice.
Learned a few things about life in the next two years. Several gray hairs later I realize that it
wasn't a bad way to start out.
On12/07/03 Joe Peterson
said:
For those interested, my dad, Otto V. “Sunny” Peterson, USCGC Taney - Pearl Harbor items
are on display at 403 Garfield St. S., Tacoma, WA, one block east of Pacific Lutheran University, to
Dec. 18th (would have been his 83rd birthday.) Dad has been credited with being on the gun that
fired the first shot from the Taney 12-07-41, considered by the experts to be the first major
defensive weapon fired that day. Included in the display are his unique rare “Taney Ships Log” and
a real WW-II Coast Guard ‘battle ensign’ from a Hamilton Class Cutter like the Taney. He was
invited by the CG Commandant to be a special guest on the Taney in Baltimore for the 60th
anniversary but was unable to attend due to his health. Dad 'passed over the bar' on 12-17-01. He
enjoyed very much the Taney and Pearl Harbor events (being a Life Member of the latter) and we miss
him. More can be seen about him on http://www.uscg.mil/news/wwii/wwii.htm Thanks for your
interest, his son, Joe V. Peterson (USCG 65-69), Instructor, Military College Programs, McChord AFB
& Ft. Lewis.
On11/30/03 Chip
said:
Those Taney knives are at eknifeworks.com listed as a 1944 pearl harbor commorative..item
cms702.
On10/02/03 JOHN SARGIS
said:
STEPHEN DEYESSO EMAIL ME! YOUR LISTED EMAIL IS NOT GOOD! BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE YOU FOR
27 YEARS! YOUR FIRST CG BUDDY!JOHN SARGIS jvaplaques@snet.net 860-568-1547 ANYONE THAT CAN LOCATE
STEVE LET ME KNOW!
On10/02/03 chip
said:
FYI smoky mountain knife works is selling a coast guard knife using some old parts for
under twenty dollars....It has a picture of the taney etched on the blade...got mine
today...Nice..
On08/03/03 Clu Flu Lusk
said:
Served on the Taney in 42-45--would like to get in touch with anyone out there who was on
the Taney during same time period. Saw the Taney last fall in MARYLAND
On08/02/03 jim jones
said:
just took my son and grand daughter on the taney down at the inner harbor in baltimore
today. brings back memories even though i was on a 311. taney came over to vietnam after i
was over there with the barataria. market time--- doesnt seem that long ago. SEMPER PARATUS
On07/12/03 Wayne K. Johnson
said:
The last six month of my CG (from the tender,Magnolia) tour was spent on the Taney. Ending
on Sept. 1958 as a BM3
On07/07/03 Bob Brogren
said:
Served on board Taney from 71 - 73. On board in Alameda for the trip around. Tom May
(Snipe) still works on her on his vacation. I saw her last month and she looks great. Anyone know
where DC3 Lancaster is. Is Capt. Ogin still alive?
On06/17/03 S.DON
JORGENSEN
said:
I reported aboard Oct 1953and left in 1954.Spent a month on station November.
On06/08/03 Will Collyer
said:
I reported aboard 'Taney'when she arrived in Boston early 1944 and was aboard until june
1946. There are some of us still around from that time and wonder if a near future reunion has
been discussed. Not knowing how much time we have left it would be great to get to attend another
get to gether.
On05/07/03 Kelvin Mays
said:
Hello to shipmates who served from 1976-1977
On02/25/03
Wally Boskoff
said:
I am wally Boskoff (238-371) aboard Taney early 42 till shortly after action at midway. Im
82. and there isnt many of us left. The last one I saw was Francis Soares,I think he lives in
Maine.
On02/23/03 frank gaylor
said:
I was stationed in Taney from '83 - '86 as YNC. I'd be interested in hearing from any of
my old shipmates.
On01/15/03 Jim Zito
said:
Served from 6-51 to 1-54 BT 2C aboard the Taney.
On12/16/02
jeff harris
said:
I would like to say hello to all my former shipmates who served with me from 1983-1985. I
would like to know if the Taney still has the storm doors that lead to the galley. I am curious
because it was my father who built them back in '84 (I believe.)
On
12/06/02 Joe Peterson
said:
My dad, Otto V. Peterson, was on the Taney at Pearl Harbor 12-07-41. He passed away
12-17-01. For those of you interested, his Taney and Pearl Harbor items are on display at the
McChord Air Force Base Library thru December 2002. It includes his 'ship's log' featured on the
offical Coast Guard WW-2 web site at http://www.uscg.mil/news/wwii/wwii.htm Thanks, Joe
Peterson, Instructor, Military College Programs-Pierce College, McChord AFB, Tacoma (USCG 65-69).
On11/20/02 Mike Walling
said:
To all TANEY WWII Vets: I now have a contract with McGraw-Hill for the book about the 327s
in the Battle of the Atlantic. It's due to be published in 2004. Thanks for all your help so far
and there's much to be done yet. Mike Walling
On11/06/02 Alan C.
Lail
said:
Stationed on the Taney from Oct 1974 till June 1976. Captain JJ Wicks, XO Dennis, then
Beaver. Remember the saying, 'Dennis was a menus, but we ain't leaven it to beaver?' Or the Gitmo
run when Dennis got thrown from the cliff at the party, we all had to jump. Or how about the guys
that swan dived off the fantail as we pulled out of Little Creek. I guess they didn't want to go on
another Hotel. Retired USCG AE1 September 1995 after 21 years.
On
11/06/02 CTY student
said:
i stayed on the taney last summer for a school program...slept on a bunk with the name
culver and the locker howard...wondering if either of those people were here...had a blast on the
taney! never forget it even though all we did was sleep and eat there....
On09/12/02 Brian Millar YNC Retired
said:
I just got a letter from the Baltimore Maritime Museum requesting a donation for
TANEY....website...www.baltomaritimemusem.org...anyone interested?
On
08/23/02 Clint Phillips
said:
Thanks for the memories and old photos, Dennis! I'll meet up with you and Ron some day.
Member of Taney Deck Crew; 1967-68.
On08/22/02 Greg Loiselle
said:
Served on Taney from 80-82, lots of memorable times. One of the best tours of my career.
On08/11/02 Michael Chunn
said:
Served on the Taney from 83-86 as MK1 in the engine room. I can say the 84 crop of
ensigns were a fine group. I had some good times on the cadet patrols. I remember the stow away
that Al Grodecki was talking about. I remember a few incidents in the Glory Hole also. Have not
heard from any of the former 1st class in awhile. Robert Jones, Don Diebler, and Abe Arispie are
few that come to mind.
On07/24/02 Bob Marx, CWO/Ret
said:
On board from 73 to 75 as Electronics Officer. Does anyone from those years remember the
storm that cracked the radar cover and sent us back to port for an extra week. Cannot remember the
CO, but Mike Dennis was the XO.
On 05/16/02 Gary Merrick
said:
Served on the Taney from 84-86 as a student engineer. Part of the Class of '84 crop of
ensigns that showed up.
On 05/12/02 Mike McCollum
said:
Was a SNRD/RD3 aboard Taney '73-'75. I remember the only foreign port I stepped foot in
was Halifax, fueling up for a Charlie. The rest of the patrols were Hotels. I remember riding two
hurricanes out while on her. I recall a snowball fight with an LST next to us while we were getting
underway for a patrol. Snow flurry in November. Lot of good folks aboard her.
On 04/30/02 yn tc
said:
I did not know they had a reunion. Anyone there from the Ocean Station Hotel year of 74/75
out of Little Creek (Norfolk)...?
On 04/29/02 Dick Phillips
said:
To those of you that missed our Reunion, last week, you missed one of the best ever. It
was especially rewarding for those of us that there went there 60 years ago, this year, for Boot
Camp. I won't repeat what Dave has, so well, said below; but, we are all very greatful for the
effort it took to put on such a great Reunion. Thank you Shirley & Garret Conklin for a hard job
done extremely well.
On 04/28/02 Dave Sanders
said:
Many thanks to Garret Conklin for putting on a great all hands reunion the last 3 days in
Alameda. There were a lot of tall tales told at the BBQ on Thursday and continued on at the Banquet
on Saturday at the Mile Rock Dining Facility on Government Island. Garret put in many long hours
getting it all to happen and really showed the old Taney 'Can Do Spirit'. To those shipmates who
missed the reunion this year, especially the crews from the middle 60's, hope to see you at the next
reunion.
On 04/09/02 jim schettler
said:
i served on the taney fron jan 62 until oct 64. i would like to hear from anyone that
served at this time. looking forward to seeing some old shipmates at the reunion.
On 04/03/02 Brian E. Miller YNC, Ret
said:
Greetings to All.....I served aboard TANEY two tours.....the first was as a prior service
SN from boot camp in OCT 62.....i kissed alot of ass and got to strike YN in the ships office....but
worked mainly as a DECKIE, and that was hard work!!!Second Tour, although a short one about a year,
1979/80 as a YNC with ADM Lockwood, who was the best officer in the Coast Guard !!!!! Never forget
on the first tour the endless Ocean Station November trips.....and the second tour the GITMO
trip.....that crew worked as a team...never seen that before!!!I retired in 1981 fm the CCGD11(p) as
a YNC....Sorry guys cannot attend your reunion due to the distance from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, my
final retirement home...But Good Luck, email me bem33064@yahoo.com
On 03/19/02 Garret Conklin
said:
Reunion information updated. Go to http://home.earthlink.net/~garretc If you haven't
already, please let me know one way or the other so arrangements can be finalized. Looking forward
to seeing everybody. Garret Conklin garretconklin@gmail.com
On 03/15/02 Ron Murray
said:
I was aboard the Taney from Apr 57 to Dec 59. I was a RM2 and stood radio watches at sea
and Qtr Deck watches in port. Made several November stations and one Romeo off Alaska. I have a
few pictures of the Taney underway and being relieved by the CGC Ponchatrane out of Long Beach. We
also did a Reserve cruise to Mazatlan where the entire crew got sick.. Anyone remember???
On 03/06/02 R. Gonshorowski
said:
I was aboard the Taney in 1961 as an FN. I worked with Tom Dittmer BT2 Hoppy Cassidy BT1
and John Boysen BT3. Both Tom and John live in the Longmont Colo area but I lost track of Hoppy. Is
anybody out there that remembers any of us?
On 03/04/02 Eric Weegar
said:
I was on the Taney from 1972 to 1974. Just looking to see if I could find old shipmates.I
worked in the engine room and aux.engine room. Arrived as a fireman and left as an MM2.Rememeber
people like John Henning, Mike Dugan, crazy Dave Segilquist,and worked for MM1 Batchelor among
others.
On 03/02/02 George Locke
said:
Onboard the TANEY 79/82.Still remember MK school instructors laughing @ me when I
volunteered to go to her.I got the last laugh as we sailed the world and had experiences you couldnt
buy. Anyone hear from Richard Boughton.I sure do miss that lug.Hope everyones doing good and being
bad.God Bless yas All..Drop an email I was lucky enough to hear from several people last post I
left. Thanks for the memories guys!
On 02/26/02 Garret Conklin
said:
If you haven't already, please see latest Taney reunion information at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~garretc Contact lost with following crew: Ken Elliott, Greg Erwin,
Robert Goulas, Alan Hansen, Doyle King, Wes Nelson, Lawrence Norman, Jeffrey Storts, Donald Wood.
Their email addresses now invalid, and no postal address was submitted. If you have contact with
them, please have them contact me (see info at above website). All the best to all crew! Hope you
can attend. If not, watch this page, and reunion pages for continuing information. Feel free to
contact me if you are looking for Taney crew or information. Garret
On 02/25/02 TIM HELBLING
said:
JUST WANT TO SAY HELLO AND TELL ALL MY OLD SHIPMATES THAT I HOPE TO SEE AS MANY OF THEM AT
THE REUNION IN APRIL. ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO SAY HELLO DROP ME AN EMAIL AND I'LL GET BACK TO
YOU.. SEE YOU IN APRIL TIM
On 02/07/02 Jim Lacey
said:
Served on the lady from late 79 thru 80, it has taken me this long to relize what an honor
it was to serve on this wonderful ship, some of the best times of my life, I salute you RADM
Lockwood, although i did not 'get it' at the time, you made me the man I am today. Hope to hear
from any of the old crew
On 02/05/02 Bill Parlinson
said:
I was on the Taney from 71-72. Was a deck monkey, 18 years old at the time. Remember some
rough seas, blowing our evaporators and floating for days, waiting for a tow home. Remember some
onrey Bosons and puking in the first class berth my first trip out before I got my sea legs. What
memories!
On 01/27/02 Archie Cruikshank
said:
Jay Cruikshank died Friday.
On 01/19/02 bobwingram@home.com
said:
I was on the Taney from Dec 58 to Jan 60
On 01/07/02 DENNIS STRENG
said:
I SERVED ABOARD FROM 6-67 TO 10-68 AS A BM3. BMC GRAYBOYES, BM1 CROWE, BM2 RON ADAMS(since
has crossed the bar); i came aboard when BM2 STYMANS and I BELIEVE BM3 BROWN transfered off...BMC
TALIFERIO replaced CHIEF GRAYBOYES when Capt. FRICK took his khakis...I served on a total of 9
cutters and Navy ships and never served under a bigger-well, let lets say, jerk than Frick...
Capt.YOUNG was just the opposite-a good C.O. who didnt continually screw with the crew. The Taney
was a good ship. For myself, after the ALASKAN PATROL in the summer of 68 I had gotten orders to
MONTEREY LBSTA but got out on a hardship: later went into reserves and retired BMCM USNR in 1996
R
On 12/31/01 Garret Conklin
said:
Robert (Bob) Livingston, EM3/c, aboard the Taney 01/43-02/45, Crossed The Bar Sunday,
12/23/2001. He had been in the hospital since before Thanksgiving with pneumonia, and had Multiple
Sclerosis. Funeral at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, in the Mt. Sinai Chapel, Wednesday, Jan 02, 2002
at 1500. Please contact me if you'd like contact information for his wife Natalie, or other family.
/s/ Garret Conklin garretconklin@gmail.com
On 12/17/01 Joe Peterson
said:
My dad, Otto V. 'Sonny' Peterson, passed away 12-17-01 in Tacoma, WA, one day shy of his
81st birthday. He was in the CG from 1940 to 1952 (SK-1). Dad served on the Taney 1940-42 and was
on the Taney at Pearl Harbor 12-7-41 and has been credited with being on the gun crew that fired the
first shot from the Taney that morning. He also served on the USN (CG manned) Gen. Muir (a 'plank
holder', he helped commission the Muir in Portland, OR during the war), NYC Navy yards and did SP
duty in Paris after WW-II. Dad was on the Storis just after it came around from Greenland (he helped
form D-17 out of D-13); also was stationed at D-13, D-Cleveland and Boston, and was at other places
around the world. He was also Pacific Fleet heavy weight boxing champ during WW-II (6'4' and 250
lbs). He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Assoc., CG Combat Vets., and the Bering Sea
Patrol and the VFW. He remained active in those organizations, giving his last Pearl Harbor/Taney
interview on KIRO radio Seattle at the request of D-13 on 12-7-01. CG Headquarters web site
featured dad and his 1941 Taney log album over the summer. Some of his Taney/PHSA items will
eventually be given to the Taney museum in Baltimore. The family thanks all those 'old shipmate'
who have contacted dad via Fred's Place over the past year, he enjoyed that very much. He is
survived by myself (USCG 65-69) in Tacoma, daughter Ann in Everett, WA, five grand kids and one
great grandson. Mom died in 1996 - she was one of the first women to join the Women's Auxiliary Army
Air Corp in 1942. Dad loved the 'guard', life and meeting with his old coastie buddies.
On 12/11/01 Cheney
said:
George, see if you remember this? Capt. Hobaugh walked into radio and told me I was out
of uniform. I had to agree, my uniform was probably a little ratty, but without any rank on, what
could possibly be wrong with it? He told me to put a chevron on! Finally! I went below and put on
a new shirt with a PO3 chevron and promptly notified RD2 Walker on the quarterdeck of the news. He
quickly made the following announcement 'Now, all third class petty officers lay to the mess deck.'
I now qualified for this and went on inside to see what was going on, and quickly realized the
meeting was to pin my new chevrons on --the old fashioned way. You were the last guy to 'tack' them
on -- and I have to thank you, because I never lost them. Of course I couldn't use my arm for a
week! Thanks. Cheers -- Cheney, retired TCC, 1998 and living in Charleston, SC working for BAE
Systems (INFOSEC/COMSEC).
On 12/10/01 george locke
said:
Served aboard the TANEY 79 - 82 out of MK school.rem the cadet cruises,amsterdam,and the
side splitting pranks in the fireroom. the carribean was awesome( i think i saw sunlight there
once).god bless them crazy deckys (how did the officers not hear the winch run that night).hope
everyones doing good.it'd be nice to hear from some of yas . ltjg jones showed me how important
standing up for what is right was , thanks
On 12/08/01 Mark Anders
said:
Served aboard the Taney out of bootcamp in 1972 at Little Creek. Ocean weather stations ;
made stops in Halifax and St. Johns.. Went to ST School in Key West.. Was walking around the Inner
Harbor about 3yrs. ago and saw the (W37) on the stern of a white hulled ship; that's all I could see
of the ship but I knew who she was!! It was an awesome feeling to see her there.. I only live 65
miles from her.. Anybody remember a redheaded SN nicknamed Sparky?
On 11/30/01 George Blessing
said:
Come to Baltimore on Dec 7th. The old Queen needs your support.
On 11/22/01 Ed Shrouf
said:
Looking for an old friend from the Taney days...1967..1970 Dutch Hollander... He and I
worked rescue boats in SF Bay after we got off the Taney...Anyone knowing anything about Dutch give
me a e-mail.
On 11/16/01 Jim Stevenson
said:
Served on Taney 76-79 as MK2 , most time in fireroom and a little A-gang. Went through 3
Gitmos with a lot of good friends. Hope to hear from some. ( Tom LaRoy,Scott Hajek, Walter Gish
where are you?} I hope doing well.
On 11/15/01 Al Grodecki
said:
Served on the Taney 84-86 as FA/FN tending Huff & Puff and oiler watch. Racked under the
main ladder going down to the Glory Hole. Anyone remember the cadet stowaway incident in
St.Johns?
On 09/28/01 Gary Filgate
said:
Does anyon know what happened to BM1 John Mackey who served on board around 1988, '89?
Please contact me.
On 09/22/01 Jeff Batchelor
said:
I worked for Chief's Butler and Marshal not Narshal(sp)
On 09/22/01 Jeff Batchelor
said:
I was station on the Taney from 68 to 73. Made ocean stations, Nam, and made the move from
Alameda to Little Creek Va. Worked in the engine room for Chief's Butler and Narshal. Went from FN
to MM1. Look foward to hearing for old shipmates.
On 09/15/01 Garret Conklin
said:
Due to the recent tragic events, we unfortunately must postpone the reunion of all Taney
crew. The reunion web pages http://home.earthlink.net/~garretc will be updated with further
information within 24 hours. If you have hotel reservations, please call and cancel them. Airlines
should be receptive to issuing a refund, or credit for future use, at this time. Email has been sent
to all those with email address. Mailing to others this coming week. Anticipate rescheduled
gathering April 2002. Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Garret
Conklin, Reunion Coordinator
On 09/14/01 dale
said:
The old Guard: pulling boats, 40 footers, Steam Cutters
On 08/16/01 Danny Jackson
said:
I was stationed on the Taney from 85 thru her decomishioningas a nonrate (sn). Had a rack
to the right of the ladder leading to the forward berth. Great ship and good memories.
On 08/07/01 Russ Martinson
said:
I was SK 77-78. Closed weather station did fisheries, drug patrols and cadet cruise to
Europe. Transfered just before my second gitmo. Got in a little trouble and had a lot of fun!!! ERIC
BOUTON WANTS TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE STEVE DEYESSO IS. If you know please respond and I will
pass info on to Eric as I still keep in touch with him.
On 08/07/01 Peter Mundy
said:
I served in the deck force on the Taney 1946/1947. Boarded in Portsmouth Va. and took it
to Alameda, California. Most of the crew were reservists and were discharged in Oakland shortly
after we arrived. On the morning we were to leave on weather patrol, a panel truck pulled up on the
dock with about ten newly sworn in fellows in levis and blue serge suits and white shirts, they came
aboard and out we went. Talk about on the job training. These guys didn't even have a uniform yet.
In reading the E-mail, I see mention of a former crew member named Thompson. I remember a chief
gunners mate named Thompson aboard the Taney in 1946. He had searched for Amilia Erhardt but I
thought he was on the Cutter Itasca at that time. If its the same fellow I wonder if he remembers
the night that he was sitting in the chiefs quarters when a fellow named Nations climbed out of the
engine room escape hatch to raid the chiefs reefer.
On 08/02/01 Jeff Smith
said:
Looking forward to trip to baltimore.can't wait,it should be a lot of fun! anyone else
like to join in on trip, lets hear from you.
On 07/27/01 Richard jackson
said:
Richard(rocky)Jackson FN(68-71) was in the fireroom my entire time onboard the Taney.I had
many oceanstation Novembers.the Alaskan patrol,and 'Nam. I have recently become a e-mail junky, and
am looking for my old fireroom mates.I found Greg Awana in Hawaii but I am still looking for Tom
Rosas BT3(when I last new him). Anyone knowing where to contact him let me know.
On 07/14/01 Mark Congdon
said:
Found Taney in Baltimore inner harbor. They are planning a big Dec. 7th celebration. Jeff
Smith,Greg Lynn and I are trying to get word to any who might want to make the trip. Will forward
more info as it becomes available.
On 06/25/01 Philip Diehl
said:
I was an RM2 on the Taney during 1964/1965. Was on Ocean Station November a few times
and the Bering Sea Patrol once. I'd like to hear from any of my old shipmates. Tks.
On 06/20/01 Garret Conklin
said:
From the 'Bulletin Board' 06/19/01 Submitted by: tripleeod REGRET TO ADVISE MASTER CHIEF
BOATSWAINS MATE LEWIS BARD CROSSED THE BAR ON 31 MAY. MANY OF YOU WILL RECALL HIM AS THE ASSISTANT
ADJUTANT AT ALAMEDA BOOT CAMP IN THE LATE FIFTIES, CGC TANEY ETC. THERE WILL BE A REMEMBRANCE
SERVICE ON 20 JULY AT TEMPLETON CEMETARY, ATASCADERO, CALIF AT 1100. HE WAS A CLASSIC WELL RESPECTED
COAST GUARDSMAN WHO WAS ADMIRED BY HIS PEERS, SUPERIORS AND SUBORDINATES FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL
KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE. MANY OF US ARE BETTER FOR HAVING KNOWN HIM.
On 06/16/01 Vic Candia
said:
Taney was a grand ship!! Yes, the Queen of the Pacific.Served a few OSN aboard. Albright,
Gilbert, Lesca. We all had an interesting time when Taney lost her starboard screw outbound for
Ocean Station November!! Somewhere I have a pic of Capt. Frick with the 'Mother said there'd be
day's like this' stance on the fantail as divers were coming back onboard to confirm the over speed
problem on the starboard shaft. Anyway, she was a great ship and I'll always remember the times
aboard fondly!!
On 06/14/01 Dave Sanders
said:
I am helping Garret spread the reunion news. If anyone knows of a newspaper, newsletter or
magazine that might reach former crew members with the news, please send me the name of the
publication and I will get in contact with them. Thanks, Dave Sanders 64 - 66
On 06/14/01 Garret Conklin
said:
2001 Reunion Update 6/14/01: Please check website http://home.earthlink.net/~garretc This
site will be updated as new details emerge. Hotel reservation Group # is there. Cut-off for banquet
will be approximately 200, due to facility size. We are now at approximately 150. Contact me soon,
please, if you haven't already.
On 06/08/01 Robin Walden
said:
I was on the Taney 1982-85. Would like to here from anyone onboard at that time.
On 05/31/01 june mcdonagh
said:
my dad, hubert thompson(tommy) was one of the original crewmen on the Taney when it was
commissioned in phil.pa. in 1936. He remembers looking for amelia earhardt. He's 84 yrs old,lives in
fla. and would like to know if there are any other crewmen from that time still around. He talks of
the Taney often.
On 05/31/01 Jim Berryman
said:
I was a nonrate SA on the Roger B from OCT 79 till JUN 80. No other boat road as nice as
her. Great memories.
On 05/30/01 Jim Betz (SO3)
said:
The Taney was my first ship after sonar school in Yorktown in '67. I remember the old man
- Frick - who was tough but fair and more than competent. Transferred from the Taney to the Dexter
and from there to the Barataria.
On 05/28/01 Mark Congdon
said:
Was onboard 80-83 with cptn Jimmie Hobaugh and alot of great sailors. Kept a couple good
friends and alot of great stories. Am looking forward to getting up to Baltimore (even though
Hamerjack's is gone!!) to see her. Glad somebody found her a good home.
On 05/23/01 Joe V. Peterson
said:
My Dad Otto V. Peterson was on the Taney at Pearl Harbor 12-07-41 and fired the first shot
that morning from a 3 inch gun. He was just a SN eleven days from his 21st birthday and had only
been aboard the Taney since Feb. 41. He served 27 months on the Taney, including off Midway picking
up survivors off the Yorktown as she burned and sank. You can see his log and photo on
www.uscg.mil/news and click on the right 'World War II'. His impressive log from that period of
time will be on display on the Taney at the Baltimore Maritime Museum through Memorial Day. He has
not seen the Taney since 1945 but can recall those days with great enthusiasm. Dad has been
somewhat surprized by all the attention lately and wants to thank all those who have contacted him
via fredsplace.
On 05/02/01 doyle king
said:
mkc king ret station on taney from 68 to 70 as a mm2
On 04/11/01 Steve Youde
said:
I am looking for any Taney crew who were aboard during the attack at Pearl Harbor. CG
Public Affairs wants to honor you and help tell your story in conjunction with the opening of the
movie 'Pearl Harbor.' We will be going national with various events and attending the premiere in
DC. We want to hear fom everybody but we absolutely need to find a veteran in the DC Baltimore
area. Please contact me so we can help honor you and CG efforts in Pearl Harbor by telling your
story.
On 04/11/01 Ray Butler
said:
Really want to make the reunion but still too early for me to make the decision. Need to
know where it is being held, travel ability, etc.
On 03/29/01 GARRET CONKLIN
said:
REUNION STATUS THIS DATE; 86 are 100% coming, 42 are 75%, another 21 are 50%. Still
waiting on over 300 responses. Looks like largest-ever TANEY reunion. Get in touch with me asap,
please. All the best to the best of all! Garret
On 03/24/01 Jay Reilly
said:
Served aboard the 'Queen' from September 1973 to April 1975, right out of MM school.
After that went to Little Creek Station until April 1977. On Taney, I remember Steve the crazy
cook, EM1 Ed Decker, EM Stumpy Provo, Mike Dugan, Lancaster, John Sklenar, Fergie, Lonnie Warfield,
Tommy Teater, Ken Kolar,Gallagher,Ted Snodgrass,Jim Broz, and a bunch of other guys whose first
names I remember, but can't right now recall their last names. Anyway I really enjoyed my time
aboard the Taney. I especially liked fantail hopping. I vividly remember the morning the CO
delayed ship's work for 1/2 hour so we could watch the sunrise. When it was over, we applauded.
What a magnificant sight!
On 02/28/01 Fred Sanders
said:
I had the pleasure of 'going aboard' the Taney Sep 2000 at Baltimore. Other than some
badly needed deck work, she still looks like the lady I remember her in the mid '60's. If you ever
get the chance and you are in Baltimore, take a trip down memory lane! Also, for your information,
I regret to report that Curtis Bay, Brooklyn and Baltimore has been cleaned up - gone are all of the
good places!!!
On 02/26/01 Garret Conklin
said:
Sent out a mailing today for 2001 Reunion (see link on left side of this page). Email me
if you either haven't received anything by Friday 3/2/01, or if you know already that you are not on
the mailing list. If you do get the mailing, please send back as soon as possible so I can get a
'ballpark' count. Thanks, and hope to see a good crowd! Garret (RM2 - 'Market Time')
On 02/20/01 Tony Wise
said:
Hello! Whew time sure flys! I was onboard the Taney in 84-85, was a decky, very familiar
with redlead and green death, looking back i would have to agree with everyone else on this web page
that it was definately the funnest place to be stationed while being single. Miss the friends I made
on the Taney, Looking for Mike Brandies, and I think Louis Ammador is now a RMC in florida some
where.I live in Alaska and now have my own electronic repair shop, (marine repair) and wish I could
go and see the Taney as the floating museam, Im sure it would be strange to see, and bring back tons
of memories. Sail on!
On 01/29/01 Raymond Butler
said:
Made Chief while in Nam in '69, MMC. Nam was my second tour on the Taney. I went to the
Taney decomission in Portsmouth, Va. Best class of ship the world has ever seen, Hail the Queen of
the Pacific!!!
On 01/22/01 John Sargis
(
On 01/22/01 John Sargis
said:
I served on board right out of basic as a sa in 1976. Steve Desso you nut drop me a
line.
On 01/12/01 Dave Segelquist
said:
was aboard 72-73 as mm3 don't remember much but after I left it seemed a good place to
be.I rember hating osBravo os delta and oscharlie but it seemed we started the initiation parties We
used to sit on some kind of metal boxes bolted on the thottle deck.
On 12/31/00 Fred's Place
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