OLD Reunion Hall Table for:
Boot Camp - 1950s
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On 03/06/08 David Taylor
said:
I was in India 32 in 1957 and I would love to hear from anyone that remember me.
I retired from CG IN 1977.
On 01/30/08 Don Bradford
said:
Was in Cape May, India 41 - October 58 to January 59 - Chief Rose was our commander, any
buddy from this class?
On 01/19/08 Dick Leavitt
said:
Was in Boot Camp from Oct. 58 until Dec. 58. Do not remember much about it. Cannot
remember company I was in...Do remember we had something called Sharpies corner...That is about
it....Dick
On 01/17/08 Darrel Beerbom
said:
Was in Lima-29, August 1956 to Novembe 56. Retired in 1976 as CWO. Most of
career in San Francisco bay area. Retired in New Orleans from MIO. QM1 Bingham was CC after A
Chief who was CC, was transferred about mid way through boot camp. Don't believe many of this class
remained in for a career.
On 01/15/08 R.dicesaro
said:
robert dicesaro ships baker uss bristol 857 57 to 59 anyone out there
On 01/05/08 ron schultz
said:
happy new year to asll ex coasties i served aug 1958bto august 62 wish i would have
stayed 20 ,,owell learn the hard way
On 12/12/07 Donna Jefferson
said:
I want to find my father Donald Charles Powers He was a raadioman in the Navy in the
1950's. I
On 11/20/07 Gary Hathorn
said:
Was in boot camp at Cape May in Company M21 in 1958. Are any of you guys still alive?
On 11/20/07 joe hedges
said:
happy anniversary to I-32 reported to cape may in may 57 retired in june 77 as RMC.
On 11/13/07 Jeff (Mac) MacMillan
said:
HAPPY 5OTH ANNIVERSARY TO ALL YOU OLD ECHO 34 BOOTS OUT THERE. 11/13/57
On 11/13/07 Richard Cornell
said:
Fifty years have passed since I reported to boot camp at Cape May 11/13/57 and assigned to
Company R-21. CC was BMC Wilkins. Retired in 1988 as YNCS and have injoyed my Coast Guard career.
Any guys around from R-21contact me. All those years were in the New York, Long Island area and now
I'm retired in Inverness Florida.
On 10/24/07 ronald schultz
said:
anyone from m37 oct.58 to dec.22 1958 looking for old buddies john stiver from m37 etc
On 10/23/07 ron schultz
said:
looking for allen petersen and anyone from m37 1958 oct.to dec.1958
On 09/09/07 norman worley
said:
does anyone know of a boot camp 1934 camp bradford in georgia
On 09/03/07 BMCM Charles Dunn, Retd
said:
Just checking to see if Nov 36 guys floating around out there. Went thru boot Cape May
Jun 58.
On 08/31/07 Darrel Merrell
said:
Still looking for anyone from Company 210 San Diego Boot Camp 1951.
On 08/22/07 Rick Morrison
said:
Cape May Jan-Apr 1951 Co.D-9. Any guys still around from that era?
On 08/22/07 leonard, r.a.
said:
i am searchin for the class that i graduated with at pi. i was there from 10/1950 to
1/1951 then off to pendleton to japan to korea.
On 08/15/07 Gene Ray
said:
Wish to hear from anyone that was in boot camp in San Diego between Feb and May of 53
On 08/09/07 Don Ledoux
said:
Willy Williams, did you ever 'crew' on the Sweetbrier?
On 08/09/07 Jim Nikirk
said:
It's been a while, so I'll try again...anyone around from Baker 21, graduated Cape May
8/54?
On 08/07/07 E.F.(willy) Williams
said:
Baker16 1952 Yes I was a smart ass right off the farm in NC. But I finally grew up.
Ret.1981 CWO-4 Would like to hear from old shipmates. phone no. 904-269-2888. I now live in Orange
Park Florida.
On 07/29/07 Joe Harper
said:
Boots at Bainbridge Aug 53=Dec and on to Gun A school was in co 282 41st Bat 4th reg
would love to hear from anyone
On 07/21/07 Mancillas,John J.
said:
57 years ago this day 21July1950 . I enlisted in the U.S.Coast Guard.I went to Cape
May,N.J. I was in Co. How-7, Rose was our CC. BM1. 21July1950 to 26October1950 are the days I spent
in Boot Camp,would like to hear from anyone who was in Co.H-7
On 07/20/07 Bill Albright
said:
Bill Albright ETCM (Ret.) Opened Cape May about 15 May 1948. The first 120 of us were
split into Company A & B. I was in B-1. The Company Comander was BM1 Charlie Davis. His assistant
was BM2 Harmon. Company A was headed by BM1 Thurman Cook who had got out after WW2 as a Warrent
Bosn. Then came back in in '48. Didn't get back to the area until I was an ETC going to Loran-C
school in March of '62.
On 07/14/07 ken corbisier
said:
roland corbisier passed away this year n seattle
On 06/02/07 dick
said:
hotel 33 cape may 1957 anyone else?
On 05/23/07 Bill Plumb
said:
I was in Alfa 35 at Cape May in the late 50's
On 05/10/07 dale edmisten
said:
boot camp at Alameda August 1958 Hotel24, would like to hear from any one esp. Lloyd
Mosteller
On 04/10/07 Bill Jackson
said:
Boot camp: Echo 32 April-July 1957 and ET school in Groton Conn. July-Jan 1958... would
like to hear from any of you guys.
On 04/10/07 Bill Jackson
said:
On 03/30/07 Paul Yeaton
said:
Boot camp Cape May 1960 - Hotel 32, USCGC Yeaton 1960 - 1963
On 03/19/07 Bill Dunham
said:
Went to boot camp in Cape May in 1958. Company India 36.
On 03/07/07 dick czapek
said:
I WAS IN BOOTS CAMP IN ALAMEDA 12/15/51 TO 4/1/51 COMPANY 'C'
On 02/28/07 Tom Bement
said:
Went to Alameda July 55 thru Oct 55 Nan 14. Went from there to Astorian to the Ivy. Evans
was Captain.
On 01/21/07 Louis W. Duncan
said:
Went to Cape May on May 28, 1957 for boot camp training in India-32 under Chief Davis.
Had emergency surgery after several weeks in I 32 and was reassigned to the Screaming Eagles company
upon returning to duty. What a shock. Love to hear from any of you from either company. I went
straight to EN school in Groton after boot camp then to the Absecon, Navy ACR school and Portsmouth
base on the 52308D
On 01/13/07 ANDREW J. STOLL
said:
ON MAY 1, 1956 WENT TO CAPE MAY FOR BOOT CAMP IN COMPANY FOXTROT 29. AFTER BOOT CAMP WAS
STATIONED ON WHITE ALDER FOR 3 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS. ANYONE ON SHIP DURING THAT TIME WOULD LOVE TO
HEAR FROM YOU. THE 'MOUSE'.
On 01/06/07 Ray Willis
said:
I went through 9/59-12/59 Foxtrot 41. Love to hear from any of you.
On 01/03/07 Jim Hess SO2
said:
anyone out there from Fox-19 Alameda Jan-Mar 1957, Perseus (San Diego) 1958, Balsam
(Ketchikan, AK) 1958-59, CG95310 Alameda 1960?
On 01/03/07 MBMCM C DUNN, RET
said:
Where is R>A> DILL from Indianaa and BRANHAM, from Georgia. Both of you guys went thru
boot with me in Co Nov 36, in Jun 1958. I am ssure you guys visit these sites.
On 12/13/06 Jackie Parisi
said:
My Grandfather Vincent Parisi was in bainbridge maryland for bootcamp in the 1950's (im
not sure on the dates) he's from new york (long island). if anyone knows him and would like to get
in contact with him please email me. also i need information on a man named clayton christiano who
became my grandpas best friend while in bainbridge. i'd like to hear from u. Jackie Parisi
On 12/03/06 Al Cobleigh
said:
Anybody out there from charlie 29 ? You guys are hard to find
On 11/26/06 Larry Clarke
said:
Cape May November 1957 was in company C34, I have company pictures, one of campany
marching and one of company on bleachers,e-mail me and i will send you copies. We were a small
company but a good bunch, won many honor companys.
On 10/17/06 RAY TIRADO
said:
BASIC GOVERMENT ISLAND 1960 BRAVO 32 UNDER CHIFE LARSON LATER FORTPOINT LBS 61 LT
COMDER EMERY ANY ONE??? RAY TIRADO RJJTSR1@SBCGLOBAL.NET
On 10/12/06 Recruit Talaga
said:
I was in Paris Island in 1996. I am looking for anyone in platoon 3129 to say hello and
catch up on old times. If you or know anyone from that platoon please contact me. Thanks
On 10/12/06 Bobby G. Hall
said:
Was in co. Golf 35 april 58. Would like to hear from anyone from G-35
On 09/30/06 Edw. Sarkisian
said:
Cape May, July 1952; USCGC Cartigan, Galveston, 1952; USCGC Yakutat, Portland, 1953;
Loran Station, Ohima, Japan, 1953-54; USCGC Campbell, 1955-56. Anyoneone remember my name, sent me
an e-mail.
On 09/30/06 Albert Denn
said:
Looking for any shipmates of the USS Salem CA 139 that served during 1951-1955.
On 09/25/06 Louis Stephenson
said:
Looking for any one from M 28, May to Aug 56.
On 09/12/06 Dick Levesque
said:
Was in Kilo-19 February 57. Anyone still around? Retired in 77
On
09/05/06 Ron
said:
any of you survivors from the group nan company sept 52 to dec53 at cape may give a call
On 08/10/06 Bill connors
said:
romeo 40 6/8 aug. to dec. trying to find someone
On
08/08/06 Paul
said:
Gentelman this is a long shot I'm looking for information about comdr Hal c jones of
the USS Wyoming...can anyone tell me how I may find out about him?
On
08/06/06 Bill Franklin BTCS Ret
said:
A nyone from Is there anybody around that went through Cape May in Jan/April
1952 from Dog 13 or Foxtrot 13
On 08/06/06 NORMAN A PENMAN
said:
WHERE IS THE GANG FROM OSCAR 39, MAY of 59, CAPE MAY?
On
06/19/06 J.A. Tucker
said:
Would love to hear from anyone that was on the 'Nettle' Be quick about it as time is
not on our side.
On 06/19/06 J.A. Tucker
said:
Looking for ship mates who knew Master Chief (Com) Roland Corbisier. Last duty station
in the Pugent sound area. Thank you
On 06/13/06 James Yeary
said:
From aprox. 6/56 to 7/57 James Yeary USN SO3, spent a year at the Naval base on San
Salvador, BWI. Although I wasn't a Coasty, they would come up to our base for movies, chow, cause
trouble, etc. Couldn't believe the setup they had there. Like a vacation spot with a little work
thrown in. Our place wasn't much better except for accomidations. Those guys had a ball, and heard
lots of crazy stories about things they did and survived, don't know how in some cases, but I always
heard Coasty's were tough, and these guys sure as hell were! Best to all.
On 06/05/06 Frank Donlon
said:
I was in Sierra 40 Aug. to Dec. 1959. 40 man company. Went to Group Galveston, LBS Port
Aransas and finished at LBS Shark River as BM3. Great 4 years.
On
05/26/06 James M. Williams
said:
I was in hotel 36 fron july to oct 58. With chief crowely and Bm2 Hayworth for leaders.
Ret from USCG in 1978. James M. Williams DCC (ret)
On 05/11/06
JERRY IVERSON
said:
Company N9 Alameda, looks like most the sign ins are for Cape May, anyone from late 1953
Alameda?
On 05/09/06 Larry Baker
said:
--BM3- Was in LIMA-38 at CapeMay from Jan '59 to Apr'59 with Yeager asnd Flees. We were a
40 man company with Mike -38. I spent a year and a half at Glouster Base on the 40 footers, then a
year and a half at LOTSTA Hawaii (on the Big Island). I rotated back to the Cleveland Lifeboat
Group and was attached to the Sandusky Bay Light and Rescue station. Would like to hear from some of
my old mates.
On 05/08/06 Dick Quintal
said:
Looking for shipmates from Charlie company, Cape May class of May (I think) 1955.
Also CGC Castle Rock 1955-56 - Boston and EM School Groton CT 1955.
On
04/25/06 Ed Hart
said:
Anyone around from H-22, Started in Sept. 1954?
On
04/01/06 Don Ledoux
said:
Is the Curlew, featured as the schooner which gives memorial 'burials at sea' on the west
coast the same 'Curlew' that was at Cape May TRACEN in the 1950's???????
On 03/24/06 Dave Schlitz
said:
On 03/24/06 Dave Schlitz (southjerseydave@comcast.net) said: Was in Echo 41 Sep/Dec 1959.
After almost winning the weekly company competition - lost by less than a point - and not getting
some Wildwood liberty, we became Easy-going Echo and never did win the competition, although our
pulling boat crew did win a match race and got us a few extra hours later on. I remember the Chief's
big poker night at the barracks during our galley week, our getting caught singing Jingle Bells
during morning colors while marching out to the rifle range, and the number we did on the mess hall
at breakfast to get back at India 41 (the galley week company) for waking us - a senior commpany -
up at 03:00 over some perceived slight. I would like to hear from any of you old Easy-going Echo 41
guys. just drop me an e-mail if you get a chance.
On 03/18/06
Terry Wolf
said:
Cape May, July '58 / Sep '58, India 36 I believe. I have nice company group and marching
photos. Went on to Charlevoix, YN school Groton, WHITE LUPINE, Group Oswego then finished in MIO
Detroit. Sound familiar to anyone? --Terry
On 03/17/06 CRAIG
KNIGHT
said:
WAS IN K-15 IN 1952--HAS ANYONE OUT THERE A PICTURE OF K-15--CRAIG KNIGHT --LIBERTY
IN WILDWOOD WAS GREAT--GOT MY FIRST GABERDINE DRESS BLUES THERE--WORE THEM TO GRADUATION--YOU
COULDNT SEE THE DRAGONS WITH THE CUFFS DOWN
On 03/13/06 Dick
Leavitt
said:
Went to Boot Camp Oct. 1958 until Dec. 1958...Cannot remember much ore than that...Was
aboard the USCG Cook Inlet and was stationed at radsta Bsn {NMF). Got out in 1962, October...
On 03/03/06 Don
said:
I remember Wildwood, NJ in February 1954 as a super liberty town. Doesn't everyone
agree???
On 01/14/06 Jerry Burns
said:
Hello all You SUPER Coasties--I was in boot at Cape May in Mike 16 Jan'53 --April
'53.Would love to hear from fellow recruits at the time.Especially the one from Georgia not
sure of His name at present---but one terific swimmer after He learned how. Jerry Burns
On 01/06/06 Bill Mosher
said:
Looking for pins, etc of the USCGC Agassiz ... served as radioman from 1968 to 1969
On 01/06/06 Charles Dunn
said:
I went thru Cape May in June -Oct 58; Nov 36; BM1 Buotte company CO. Went from boot to CGC
Sycaamore, a river tender.Retired 1979, BMCM.
On 12/20/05 Ernest
said:
I am looking for a photograph of the CGC Sagebrush (W399) any help will be appreciated. ex
RM2 65-69
On 12/19/05 norman a penman
said:
to all from oscar 39, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year
On
12/08/05 DALE HOWARD
said:
LOOKING FOR ANYONE FROM CHARLIE 38 ,CAPE MAY. NOV-1958-FEBRUARY 1959. WOULD LIKE TO FIND
PHOTOS OF OUR GRADUATION.
On 12/07/05 Dick Stott
said:
Dick Stott Alameda foxtrot 18 anyone still alive?
On 11/19/05
O'Malley
said:
Romeo 94 Cape May New Jersey September 1975 Anyone out there that remembers Romeo 94 ??
On 11/19/05 dan zahorsky
said:
went to boot camp bainbridge md february 1957 after training went to uss salem heavy
cruiser 139 and then to uss northampton clc1 light cruiser until end of 1960.
On 10/11/05 Jack Hessler
said:
Looking for guys in Co. B 03 San Diego boot camp January 1952
On
09/15/05 Bernie Carr
said:
Hi. I was in Foxtrot 39 (3/59 to 6/59) I was on Honor Guard while there before going to
Fleet Sonar School and then to the CGC Spencer. (Because of all of the junk mail I receive and
delete, please start your Subject line with 'Coast Guard' or 'BLC'.. I do not wish to mistakenly
erase anyone.
On 09/08/05 neil mac nevin
said:
CAPE MAY...WOW. was it cold!!october of 1949 to january. 1950. took part inthe xmas show
in the hanger....remember those ic e cold boat races..and the miserably cold day off at deserted
wildwood beach in january.. went straight to the castle rock and later to matagorda. lots of
memories. where the hell are all my old shipmates??? i'm still here!! get back to me on that.
semper.
On 09/07/05 Adrian Willis
said:
Cape May from 6/58 to 10/58, then to Raritan in Norfolk. Hotel 36 anyone remember?
On 09/07/05 DAVID E. TAYLOR
said:
I was in INDIA 32 during the summer of 1957 would like to hear from any fellow recruits, I
retired in 1977.
On 09/03/05 Gary Hodge
said:
I arrived today, 1956 in Cape May to begin my 20 years and 5 months in the Coasrd Guard in
A-30
On 08/27/05 Ulysses G Mosier III
said:
I was stationed at Government Island, Alameda, CA from 1957 - 1961, last 3 years I was
pushing 6X8s,
On 08/06/05 Neil Walton
said:
Joined Navy on 4/3/51. Boot camp at San Diego. Co. 407, Chief Elliott Co. Cmdr. Love to
hear from anyone who went in during that time frame.
On 07/14/05 Joseph
Rogers
said:
Bernie Smith an M company from January 1952 looking for fellow recruits. I will forward
the information.
On 07/05/05 Jerry Buotte
said:
I and 2 of my brothers Jim and Bob went through boot in Cape May Aug. 1950 Company L-7. We
took honor co. 2 or 3 times and made the sought after trip to Atlantic City. I would like to hear
from anyone who went through with us. Also would like a copy of the Co. picture if anyone has
one.
On 06/30/05 John C. Lewis
said:
I am looking for anyone who went through Boot Camp with my father, John J. Lewis. He is
from Brooklyn, NY. He graduated in either late 1953 or early 1954. I am sorry but I do not have
a class number or company name. What I would really like is a class picture.
On 05/25/05 Andy Martin
said:
I was in C-39, (Reported March 1959 to Cape May) then to Groton. Aboard Forsythia (Buoy
Tender, River Class) in Sewickly, PA.
On 05/07/05 B. Ritchie
said:
I was in Company Roger 8 from Feb. to Aug. 1957. Our CPO was Don Landis and the BM1 was a
guy named Ettinger, I think. We were on the Unimak in July and I found a photo of the Unimak on the
internet taken in July 1957 off Wildwood NJ. We used to go to Philadelphia for liberty. We were
selected to go to Washington DC in May of 1957 to march in the Armed Forces Day parade in Washington
DC. We were to fly to DC on a C47 with web seats but it had engine problems so we flew on an
Admirals C47 with plush seats. We learned later that the frist C47 took off with no passengers to a
maintenance base and crashed enroute killing the pilot and co pilot. We were at Quantico and had
some liberty in Washington. Chief Landis was tough but fair. When we graduated he brought his young
family to the feastivities. I seem to remember that the boot camp was tougher than I thought it
would be, but we had some good times too. Anybody from that era? I went back to Cape MAy in the mid
80's, my sister married a CG officer and he was stationed at Cape May and we toured the facility.
It sure has changed. The CO's office had photos fromt the fifties and I could spot my old barracks,
170.
On 04/21/05 J.T. Chapin
said:
Don: Could be the same guy who was DI of Echo 32 when I was there July-Oct. '57 (Roger
15). He was a Hispanic from San Antonio named Fernandez, I think. He was short, wiry and vocal,
and we called him The Screaming Eagle. He hated reserves, and whenever he was barracks MA for the
night, we knew we would get rolled out about 2:00 am in dungarees, seabags and rifles and do an hour
of close-order drill on the 'Grinder,' the old ex-Navy runway. Our DI was a short, redfaced
Boatswain's Mate Chief named Clyde V. Wilkins. Every morning he would come flying through the gate
in his brown Cadillac in just enough time to park at the Chief's Quarters and get to formation in
time for Colors. He was a helluva guy, and we were the first reserve company to win one of the
weekly boat races (I rowed #4 starboard) and by the time we passed the stern of the Unimak, I was
almost too shot to 'Toss Oars.' Cape May CO at the time was a captain named Steinmetz, and he had
three gorgeous daughters who always seemed to be at the beach, in the Permanent Party section (off
limits to recruits) whenenver we had Swim Call. We also were the first reserve company to win
weekly 'Honor Company' and drew a 36 right after Captain's Inspection on Saturday Morning. I went
to NY City and saw a friend from high school, who was in the Radio City Rockettes. Vernita took us
backstage, and we stared out through the huge movie screen and looked at people watching the movie.
They couldn't see us. I've been a writer most of my life, and I have a bunch of stuff (most
unpublished) about my Coast Guard days both during and long after boot camp. One's a piece about
Cape May called 'We Knew It Was Gonna Be A Weird Trip When They Told Us The Guy On The Roof Was
Captain Marvel.' Another's Called 'Crash Dive By A Goosed Moose,' about an incident under the Lake
Ponchetrain bridge, when I threw the CO of our reserve unit (from Houston) over the bow while
practice-docking a 40-boat. My home address is 17,311 Double Horn, Helotes, TX 78023-3406, and phone
# is 210/695-8258. P.S.: Do You remmber the sailing schooner at Cape May , the 'Curlew?'
Right now I'm working on an update on her to send to 'Sea Classics' Magazine, in hopes they'll use
it. She's a charter boat, with a web page that has specs, updated rebuilds, etc.,, but no address
at all to get in touch with Curlew Charters, Inc. I wrote the first draft 30 years ago, right after
I saw her at Marina del Rey, all sleek and shiny in civilian get-up, and have submitted to several
places with no success. Sorry for having so much wind in my sails!! J.T. Chapin 20 April
'05
On 04/19/05 Norman A Penman
said:
went to Cape May from May 19, 1959 to August 19, 1959. grad with Oscar 39. Any one out
there have a group picture of the graduating Co?
On 04/05/05 Roy Vander
Putten
said:
Any one from Cape May Howe 16 11/1952-2/1953.
On 04/04/05 Don
Ledoux
said:
Does anybody remember the name of the former Marine Corps Gunny who was the Company
Commander of Fox 19 in 1953/1954. You couldn't beat that outfit in military drill with a fistfull
of $1,000.00 bills.
On 03/20/05 Charles W.Neal
said:
Went to Bainbridge boot camp Jan-April 1955 Co.52 Any one out there from Co.52? I would
really enjoy talking to some of you.
On 03/18/05 Bernie Carr
said:
I was in Cape May Boot from March to June, 1959. - Foxtrot Company ..CC was Chief
Scarbourgh, Assist , was Coffee 2nd class, and Recruit CC was Ratner. I was in Honor Guard there
too. Most picts I have are movies, but have group grad picture on mu website. www.sandypondny.com
On 03/16/05 kasupski
said:
OOOOOps. Wrong site, eh? Sorry about that.
On 03/16/05
Bernie Kasupski
said:
Enlisted from Rutland, Vermont. Sworn in April 21, 1953 at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Boot at Bainbridge, Maryland. Trying to account for a short period between end of boot and
beginning of RM'A' Scol. How long was boot at that time?
On 03/12/05
Bill Ritchie
said:
anyone in Company R-8 from Feb. to August of 1957? Chief Landis and BM1 Ettingger?
Recruit CC was Sutton I believe.
On 02/15/05 Jim Nikirk
said:
Anyone around from B-21 at Cape May, graduated 8/4/54 ?
On
02/04/05 Tim Harris
said:
Went thru boot camp at Alameda in Oct. 1955 with How-15. Was also on Biorka Island
1956-1957. Would like to hear from you all.
On 01/30/05 Richard J.
Carlin
said:
Well it been 50 short years since we reported to boot camp A24.Thats when a met a sailor by
the name of Victor Huck and we've been in contact ever since. If there is any other A24 members out
there please,please contact me
On 01/12/05 Bob Burge
said:
Went through Boot in Alameda 1952, Company How-6. CC was BM1 McDowell. Later on, 61-65 I
pushed boots in Cape May. Retired in 1973 as QMCM.
On 01/01/05 Ralph
Lawrence
said:
Was in Cape May Nan-18 Aug/Oct '53. BMC Sifert was CC, and BM1 Carlo the Ass't CC.. Served
on 9 Cutters and various shore units. Was RMC as enlisted and retired as CDR. Would like to hear
from anyone in Nan-18. Retired in 1978,
On 12/30/04 Martin Blackie
Black
said:
Hi and Happy New Year from Martin 'Blackie' Black WPG 36 Spencer from '49 to '52 Love to
hear from you guys Bob Green, Tannerhill, Alkie Jewell, Willard Blood, or anyone else
On 12/24/04 norman a penman
said:
to all those from oscar 39 at cape may, 5/59 to8/59 best wishes for a merry xmas
On 12/05/04 elwood midgett
said:
nan-19 cape may '53-54' I have class and marching pictures,if you do also give me a head
count were you are.,(top/left to right -6-down-3-)
On 11/23/04 norman
a penman
said:
To all the guys from Co. Oscar 39, Cape May, May to August, have a happy Thanksgiving.
On 11/12/04 CWO Don Buotte
said:
Arr. CapeMay, May,52. Co. E-14. BM1 Forbes & BM1 Burroughs, Co Cdrs. Returned Nov, 56 as
BM1 & Co. Cdr. until 61. Back to Cape May in 65 as BMC then to CGC Unimak until 68. Ret. in 76 as
CWO3(BOSN)
On 11/04/04 rolly ednave
said:
would like tohear from former mates stationed at lorsta angaur and yap so we could recall
our good times and maybe plan a get together.was at angaur in 1974-75 and yap in 1976.doc ednave
On 08/17/04 GEORGE CHASE
said:
George Chase company D- 25 anyone having boot camp pictures. uscgc gentian,
Mackinmac,Owasco, Hawthorn love to hear from you. Like to have old pictures. PLEASE
On 08/15/04 Jim Cattanach
said:
Graduated Cape May 1959 - 1960 Delta 42 / Any of you guys remember Hughie Grandstaff BM1.
Served on the Oak after Boot Camp.
On 07/27/04 CWO Michael
Harding
said:
Greetings from USCG Air Station San Francisco...I have a pretty large web site up and
running with sections on TRACEN Cape May and CG current events. I plan on a large expansion this
year thanks to hundreds of ex-recruits who have contacted me and even some ex-CCs. If you are
interested with connecting with old shipmates check out the links on the main page at
seethechief@50megs.com Believe it or not...I am still on active duty at CGAS San Francisco and will
hit thirty year mark in Nov 2005. Millions of sea stories and even more friends...God Bless you
all...
On 07/20/04 Ron Flees
said:
Graduated in april 59 with Lima 38. Went straight to ET school, then to florida for a short
stay . Got transfered to the CGC Aurora which was transfered to San Juan.. SEA SICK all the way.Got
transfered to rad station NMR and ERS shop for two years . Spent my last year on board CGC Ingham.
Got my sea legs and enjoyed every minute at sea. Did two patrols bravo and charlie.
On 07/07/04 Ray Nagy
said:
Anyone out there from Charlie-30 Cape May, Sept.19, 1956 to Dec.19,1956. Company Commander
was BMC Palmer, Asst. was BM2 Ladd, ex-paratrooper.
On 06/22/04 Eric
Moss
said:
My father, Lieutenant Don R. Moss, served from 1950-1960. He served at the Loran station on
Eniwetok during Operation Castle. He died of cancer in 1980. I know very little else about his
service. Any information would be appreciated.
On 06/12/04 Mike
Esposito
said:
Looking for anyone from Sierra 35 at Cape May from June 1958 thru September 1958,
particularly Tom Contos from Toledo, Ohio, Tom Shirley from Florida or Errol Hines From Boston,
MA.
On 05/21/04 Kathy
said:
Did anyone know my dad, Jim Johnston, CG early 1950s, on Ellis Island?
On 05/02/04 Riley Flowers
said:
Enlisted 4/13/1954, just completed 50 years with the CG. Retired as MCPO on 6/30/1980.
Retired again from the CG on 7/31/1997 as GS-12. Anyone around from Co. A-11 at Alameda in 1954?
On 04/02/04 Jamie (Rothermel) Englan
said:
Looking for anyone who knew my father, JIM (ROCKY) ROTHERMEL, who enlisted in the late
1940s or early 1950s - served aboard the icebreaker Mackinaw with his loyal dog, Dagmar. Any
information will surely be appreciated! God Bless.
On 03/26/04 David
P. cowden
said:
I was in D-29 in the summer of 1956 at Cape May, N.J. Are there any coasties out there
from this company?
On 03/21/04 DALE HOWARD
said:
Hello, where are all the hard working men from Charlie 38 Cape May, Nov 58-Feb 59.would
like to hear from anyone, also would like any pictures of our graduation.
On
03/21/04 John C. Lewis
said:
My father, John J. Lewis, from Brooklyn, NY, joined the Cost Guard in January 1954. I am
looking for a picture of his Cape May Basic Training company. I am also looking for a list of the
surviving members of his Basic Training company. I am sorry but I do not have a company name or
number. My father retired from the Coast in Novermer 1977 as a TT1.
On
02/21/04 SKI
said:
ANY ONE FROM R-36?
On 02/14/04 Norman A Penman
said:
Hey, were is every one from Oscar 39. Buckmaster,collins, Ed Jars, Dan Parker.
On 01/29/04 Jim O'Connell
said:
Started out in Foxtrot 38 in Nov.58- got measles, sent back to Hotel 38 graduated April
59, Anyone out there from either of those two?
On 01/24/04 MARK
MUGU
said:
I LOVE THIS PAGE PLS KEEPIT UP
On 01/14/04 Rich Fichter MKCS
USCGR
said:
Cape May Aug/Dec '59 Alpha-41 was RCC and also drill team capt. Still have company and
drill team pictures. Had Chief 'big daddy' Foster. anyone else out there from A-41 ???? MKCS
retired now--
On 01/02/04 MIKE STEINMETZ
said:
GOLF 51 1963 CHEIF PAQUETTE AND BM1 URQUART WE DROVE THEM CRAZY OLDFREEZING BARRACKS RON
LOISELLE, BOB SHANAFELT ANYONE ELSE STILL BREATHING
On 12/28/03
norman a penman
said:
Happy Holidays to all from company Oscar 39
On 11/13/03 tom
steiner
said:
cape may co.B29-9/56-12/56. tried to contact bill hutchinson from this board but email
wouldn't go thru. i'm sure we were in same co.
On 10/22/03 Larry
Richter QMCS Ret.
said:
Any Charlie 20, Nov 53 - Mar 54, folks out there?? Charlie 20 then Parramore Beach
LBS....Groton Conn...CG95307...USCGC Chilula WATF-153 (Plankowner) then finishing up in the reserve
(21 years)...QMCS Ret.
On 10/20/03 JLKuhn
said:
Terry Martin contact me Jim Kuhn jlkwisconsin@aol.com There is something wrong with
your email address.
On 09/30/03 Dennis
said:
Went thru Fox 13 at Alameda in Jan -March 1955. Was stationed at various Lifeboat
stations in Oregon and San Francisco. The bulk of my time however, was spent at Port Security in
New York city and San Francisco.
On 09/01/03 Ann Murphy
said:
I am in possession of an old $2 bill printed in ink with the names and six digit numbers
of all the men of Company L-7 Alameda 1952-1953. Thought somebody out there would like to purchase
this momento, especially if their name is on it! Email me if interested.
On
08/29/03 Terry Martin
said:
Anyone still alive from Mike 19 [October 1953-December 1953]? Or Hereford Inlet, Five
Fathom Lightship or Miah Maul Lighthouse in the Cape May Group?
On
08/14/03 Robert Whiles
said:
Went through boot camp at Alameda (Gov't Island)in Company C-8 and graduated May 1953.
Went aboard Cutter Perseus in May 1953 (San Diego). We tied up at the foot of B Street pier not far
from the CG Air Station. In February 1955 transferred to WPB 83337 in San Pedro. Discharged from the
Coast Guard in December 1956 as a Gunner's Mate 2nd Class. Would love to communicate with anyone who
served at or on any of these units. Please contact me.
On 08/13/03
Norman A Penman
said:
Would like to hear from anyone from Oscar company 39, May 1959 to August 1959, Cape May
Training Center.
On 08/13/03 Dave Cowden
said:
Anyone out there from Delta 29, June 1956?
On 08/11/03 Don
piazza
said:
I was in C Company at Groton in 1956, from there to Barataria in portland, then to CASTLE
ROCK and finished in CAPTAIN OF THE PORT, BOSTON. 1963
On 07/07/03
Tinsley Sammons
said:
Company A-20, 1953-4. Chief Quartermaster Maurice CC.
On
07/03/03 Jim Woodle
said:
Member of Foxtrot 20, Alameda. The start of 25 year CG Career. Any others still
around???
On 06/23/03 Bob Mead
said:
Need info on Coast Guard river bouy tender FERN
On 06/15/03
dick perkins
said:
E-41, BERING STRAIT,IVY, RM2
On 06/06/03 Guthrie
said:
Foxtrot 31 Cape May Feb. to May 57 BMC Drigers CC. Is anybody out there?
On 06/06/03 Bill Holmes
said:
july 1956 Romeo 1 cape may first 6 mos. reserve co Bill Holmes
On 06/06/03 Brad (Buzz) Moore
said:
Brad (Buzz) Moore -Cape May '58 Charlie 37 (40 man company)-Edenfield QMC was in charge-
His shoes never got dust on them on the grinder-I was the coxswain on the boat team-we had to
practice before reveille-we never lost a race-Is anybody out there??
On
06/05/03 Dick Dubbs
said:
did you know that Arnold Palmer spent a lot of his enlistment at Cape May around
1953-1954?
On 06/05/03 Mel Nelson
said:
Was @ Govt. Island in 53 then to COTP Seattle, ended up on the Breaker Northwind. Any
shipmates give me a shout. Mel Nelson
On 06/05/03 RON PETERS
said:
I am looking for a great friend and shipmate, ie, George 'Seacow' Scobie from
Dorchester, Mass
On 06/05/03 Cdr.Dick Cunningham, (Re
said:
Dick Cunningham, boot camp company was India 29 at Alameda, Calfornia. We sailed on the
Jolly 'Dexter'.
On 06/05/03 Charlie Brogdon
said:
Any Coasties around from Item 26?
On 06/04/03 John H.
Thornberg
said:
Looking for 1958 Cape May O-36 shipmates
On 05/20/03
LAWRENCE CLARKE
said:
i was in charlie 34, then em school groton ct., went to rockaway wavp377 as a striker,
left as an em2p1,april 1961, went to group cape may as group electrician,discharged nov 1961, still
love the cutters
On 05/17/03 john sinopoli
said:
went to cape may nj june 1959
On 05/01/03 charles hurd
said:
At Alameda Dec.1951 I think it was Co. E. Anybody out there that was the the same time.
On 04/23/03 Pete Tibbetts
said:
I was in November 34 at Cape May, 1958. Went on to serve on the CGC General Greene in
Gloucester, Mass, school in Oklahoma and Memphis, Tenn. and on to Argentia Newfouland where I flew
with the International Ice Patrol in the Coast Guards ageing but wonderfully lumbering old R5D's,
then to Salem Air station flying in those great Grummen Albatroses. Finally I ended up at the C.G.
Air Station in San Francisco flying in those super C-130's. Anybody out there remember me? Drop me a
line!
On 04/02/03 Frank Wackerle
said:
Was member Delta 31 Jan-Apr 57 Had a slick arm Chief BM as company commander Put in over
23 yrs retired as MKC
On 03/13/03 Sprague
said:
Was a member of George-26, Sept. to Dec. 1955. Stayed for 20,, retired as CWO3(eng).
On 02/25/03 EDDIE J MAYNARD
said:
Cape May Company ALPHA- 32 3/57 6/57 Our company had a drill team. Was on the boat
team-won 1 race. My buddy Elvis E Bruner and I were both from Dallas Tex. After boot went to ET
school Groton.
On 02/01/03 John Breedlove
said:
I was in ROGER 12, May-Aug 57. John (Clappy) Breedlove
On
01/27/03 Don Bulloch
said:
I was in Company Alpha 29, Cape May, 1956. I discovered the old group photograph that we
received at graduation. This picture was rolled up with a rubber band around it, so it was in pretty
bad condition. I did manage to restore it to pretty near perfect condition. Would like to hear from
guys in that company so I can identify as many as I can. Any body out there? Don Bulloch
On 01/26/03 Pete Corson
said:
Boot camp in Cape May Company L-7 Company commander was GM1 Bradford. Hung with the
Coast Guard. Lots of ships plus Korea and Vietnam. Retired as CDR off the Active in July 1974
On 01/26/03 Joe W. Rush
said:
Alpha-32 in Cape May from April to June 1957. CC was Chief Wilkins and ACC was BM1
Pickens. First duty station was LBSTA Virginia Beach and Little Island, then Turkey, ET School,
LORAN-C Station Chilmark, LORAN-A/C at Upolu Point, LORAN-C School Instructor from Jan. 65 to Mar.
67 then out with ten years.
On 01/18/03 Jim Hopper
said:
I was in Company C-1, Government Island, Alemeda, CA December 7, 1950-March 7, 1951.
Companies A-B-C opened theBoot Camp after it stood empty/unused since WWII ended. Tom Quimby and
Dave Danielson where are you now?
On 01/13/03 ex al comer
said:
i was in L/32 Brks.11 june to sept. 1957 CC HATED HIS GUTS.never could understand rowing a
boat while tied to the dock
On 01/13/03 Robert S. Pinkerton
said:
I was in Delta 26 from February to May 1959 at Alameda. RD1 Johnson was CC. I remember
when it came time to get our pick of District assignment. Since I was in the middle of the class
standing and there was only one slot for Hawaii I was sure it would be gone when my turn came. I
could not believe that all my mess mates wanted to go to a district near their home so I ended up
with Hawaii. I served on CGC Blackhaw, CGC 95326 later called Cape Corwin, CGC Bering Strait, CGSTA
Portland, CGTRACEN Groton, CGRADSTA Westport, CGC Confidence, 2CGD, CGC Sebago, CGRADSTA Kami Saye
(I think I have the station spelled wrong),TAD CGRADSTA San Miguel, CGC Escanaba, CGC Vigilant, and
CGGRU Galveston. Would enjoy hearing from any of you that went through that joyful time with me. May
you all have a fair wind and a following sea.
On 01/11/03 Shannah
McLallen
said:
My grandfather is William Robinson he was in Golf 9 and was stationed at the Cape May
fire house and on board the USCGC Humbolt if anyone knows him please email me.
On 12/16/02 ROBERT MARSTON
said:
I WAS IN LOVE 25 // JULY - OCTOBER 1955
On 12/13/02 Dennis
Lamont
said:
Jeff MacMillan, you came right after 'blouchers' dirty Delta 34, but there ain't anybody
from that group out there either
On 12/11/02 Jeff MacMillan
said:
Any of you WWII Hooligans remember my brother, Jack MacMillan, a mounted beach patrolman
and RM3, from Hazleton, PA?
On 12/11/02 Jeff MacMillan
said:
How about Chief Don Landis's Echo 34 guys. November '57 - March '58. Anybody there?
On 12/11/02 Jeff MacMillan
said:
Any Cape May RECEN permanent party or Moorings guys from 1957-59 out there?
On 12/01/02 Herman T.Allen
said:
CapMay 56 Easy 19 CC Joe Carlo(Living in N.J.From Cape May to Gloucester N.J.Port Security
40 footers.Westwind for 56 Operation Dew Line. Rockaway L.Isl.Short Beach L.Isle. Became
Photohjournalist Det News/Free Press now Marine Deputy in Northern MI-Can't get away from the water-
Let's hear from anyone from that era.
On 11/29/02 James O'Connell
said:
Started out in Foxtrot-38 in Nov.58 caught measles, dropped back to Hotel-38, completed
Cape May training April 59.Only remember a few names offhand any one remember me? Like to hear.
On 11/18/02 Gary Hodge
said:
New email address. Was in A-30 cape may
On 11/17/02 Fred
Schoenberg
said:
In 1957 I was in boot camp in Cape May, NJ. The company was Kilo 33. Would love to catch
up with some of my ole 'boot' buddies.
On 11/03/02 jon s yeager
said:
I WAS IN LIMA 38 FROM JAN TO APRIL 1959
On 11/02/02 GARY
F. LAW
said:
BOOTCAMP AUGUST 1957..HOTEL 33...FM BOOTCAMP TO RADIO SCHOOL...ANYBODY OUT THERE FM HOTEL
33
On 11/02/02 ALAN SHER
said:
MY DAD SERVED ABOARD IT DURING 1943. HIS NAME ALAN SHER.
On
10/19/02 JOHN CAFFREY
said:
JOHN P. CAFFREY my new E-mail address is: jpmcsligo@earthlink.net
On 10/15/02 BILL HUTCHINSON
said:
BRAVO 29 DC SCHOOL GROTON CONN TO CASTLE ROCK TO CAPE MAY BACK TO CASTLE ROCK GOT OUT
SEPT 60
On 10/08/02 stephen kimmick
said:
Was at Cape May in Hotel 29 from mid July to Oct 1956, anyone out there from that
company?
On 09/29/02 CRAIG KNIGHT
said:
was at cape may in 1952-co. k-15--from there to baltimore port security--then to em school
-groton
On 09/28/02 Ed Hendricks
said:
I was a member of the Fox 20 company, December '53 to March '54. Would like to hear from
others from that time.
On 09/24/02 Al Litz
said:
Joined the coast guard on 1/11/55. Was on the Campbell from April 55 to Aug. 58. Was MM1,
Transferred to the Lilac and was discharged on Jan.9 59. Worked 37 years for Rohm & Haas Co. Retired
in 95. Have a 22ft. Bayliner and a 15ft. outboard, Belong to the Penn. yacht club. I guess I never
got the sea out of my blood, because I am out on the water whenever possible.
On 09/23/02 ron gasper
said:
anyone out there from N-19 oct 53-feb 54
On 09/13/02 Willie
C Saunders
said:
looking for Howard Walker Rd 2&Reuban tucker ships cook they served on the Bristol DD857
in the 50. please contact me
On 09/09/02 Allen Baxter
said:
Alemeda, CA Nov.'51-Feb.'52 Company 'M' Three of us have made contact: Dick Frenz, Bob
Barbera, Al Baxter. Any others interested in a reunion?
On 08/28/02
H.Charlie Ficke
said:
Anyone out there from H 11 8/51 Chief Hayes or W393 Firebush St.Geo.S.I. 1952 ,D.C.school
late 53,Chief Joe martin Instr.,East moriches L.B.Sta. L.I.1953,W168 Yocona Astoria Or. 1/53 to 8/54
Pls.contact me.
On 08/26/02 Rich Cooper
said:
Me and a guy named McNulty joined L9(I think)Mar'51.When we hit the showers,we were the
only one's with tans,being from Florida.Went to 7th dist. and ended in Ariadne as SO2,Anybody
remember our CC,the guy from the light house service to wear that distinctive cap?
On 08/19/02 Jerry Iverson
said:
I was in N-9 October '53, Government Is. would like to hear from any survivors out
there.
On 08/14/02 Bob Copenhagen
said:
I was in Love-24, April-July 1955 at Cape May. Herman Day BMC (Herman the German) was
Company commander. Went to the CGC Bering Strait WAVP-382 as my first assignment.
On 08/06/02 Wendell Walker
said:
In Cape May Oct.-Dec '58, CC BM1 Hoffman. 40 man Company Mike-37. Let me hear from
you!
On 07/20/02 Dick Benson
said:
Company D9, November 1953. BM1 Sharpe was CC. Got out at the end of my first hitch then
came back in and retired in 1980.
On 07/18/02 Bill Hughes
said:
Was in MIKE 21 summer of 54 Cape May. I retired 8/74
On
07/15/02 chuck williams
said:
Iwas in a six by eight reserve company 'Romeo 11' at Cape May. Training started April 10,
1957. Our rival company was Charlie 31. I did six and a half years in the reserves then went regular
and served an additional twenty-one years retiring in 1984 as a Chief Warrant Officer. I often
wonder what happened to all those other reserves in my company. We were a small company only about
42 men and we won every military drill competition after our second week.
On
07/10/02 Ron Esler
said:
Would like to hear from someone in F-20(?) at Cape May, Started in Dec '53 ended April
'54. Chief Pritchet I believe CC. Had a Asst. CC that was just a Seaman.
On
07/05/02 John King
said:
I was in Kilo-35 Cape May boot camp May of 1958 to Sept. Then 4 years at Groton TRANCENTER
until May 1962
On 06/28/02 Roger Garlow
said:
Cape May Sierra-39 started boot camp in June of 59. Went to ET school out of boot camp and
left groton a RM3.(flunked et school). Had bad luck and went to Bermuda for 3 years. Went out to
Calif. and then to OCS. Retired in 85 and have been working in a bicycle shop for over 10 years. Any
body around from that company? Would like to hear from you.
On 06/23/02
S.DON JORGENSEN
said:
Company 'F' 1953 Gov.Island. Gaspar where are you now? Went to TANEY WPG-37 from boot.To
Groton 3/54 then to YBI at SF as ET3 in 9/54,to Eniwetok loran sta.as ET2 in 8/55 and made ET1 in
6/56 At Eniwetok I saw 12 atomic bombs tested. So far no damage to me. Spent the last few
monthes 10/56 t0 8/57 running the ET shop on Government island. I had a great four years in the
guard. Don Jorgensen
On 06/03/02 James Winick
said:
Hi, I was in 'lima 39' april 1959 to aug 1959. then to et shool in Groton. then to USCG
Halfmoon, then to East Moriches radio station, then to master loran station in italy, out of service
in 1963. have great memories! i still have the lima 39 group picture but no names.
On 05/17/02 Russ Gilbert
said:
Hi - Boot camp July '50, Wm T. Burroughs,BM1,CC. Lots of different places. Ret as LT
8/1/72. Like to hear from old friends.
On 05/11/02 William
Guthrie
said:
Went to Cape May Jan.1957 Company Foxtrot 31,CC BMC Drigers, never won honor company.
Graduated Apr. Stationed CGC Chilula Morehead City NC,42 months.
On
04/24/02 BOB A.SMITH
said:
WENT TO CAPE MAY FEB.3RD 1953,CANT REMEMBER THE COMPANY,IF ANY ONE KNOWS PLS E MAIL ME.WE
WERE KEPT AN EXTRA WEEK FOR GUARD DUTY.GRADUATED MAY 9TH 1953,
On
03/27/02 Kathy Roberts
said:
Is There anybody out there that was a ship mate with Ronald Dale Roberts from 1950-51
USCG, Born in Indiana. Married Thelma Marie Fleury, Children, Timothy Alan, Karen Sue, Tonya Lynn,
Kathy Ann.
On 03/27/02 Duke Dyson
said:
John Reilly from P-36 drop me a line.I was with you in Cape May Aug-Oct 58.
On 03/14/02 Steve Paquette
said:
Sierra 40 @ Cape May - August '59 to December 59.
On 03/07/02
n.c. branson
said:
BOOT CAMP ALAMEDA COMPANY B5 2/52-4/52 GROTON EM SCHOOL 12TH DIST MAGNOLIA,PORT
SECURITY,CC GRESHAM BLUNTS REEF LS SOME TIMES CALLED BO BO
On 03/06/02
Thomas J MODESTOWICZ
said:
Was in Sierra-41 fm.12-59--3-60
On 03/02/02 Dick Dubbs
said:
Changed carrier
On 02/18/02 JOE SPECHT
said:
WENT TO P.I. IN AUG.53 TO OCT.53 PLT.276 LOOKING FOR PLT. YEAR BOOK OR PICTURE OF GRADS.
ANY ONE WHO WAS IN PLT. 276
On 02/15/02 TOM BASKIN
said:
TOM BASKIN-NAN25,JULY55.JOINED IN SAN ANTONIO WITH MY BEST BUDDY JACK BILLINGS.SERVED ON
TRITON, PONCHARTRAIN, PERSEUS, PANDORA, COMANCHE AND AIR STATION SAN DIEGO.DISCHARGED SAN FRAN.59
SK2.
On 02/05/02 Bob Nogueira
said:
October, 1956, Golf-30. Followed by FT school at Groton, and the balance of my four years
on weather patrol cutters in Atlantic and Pacific...Chincoteague WAVP 375 out of Norfolk and
Chautauqua WPG 41 out of Sand Island, Honololu, TH. Been to two ship reunions and recommend that
everyone consider attending the next one...Chautauqua in Las Vegas and Chincoteague in
Norfolk...Check the reunion pages here at Fred's Place.
On 01/16/02
Jim Kuhn
said:
September 11, 1951 was only significant to me because that was the day I was sworn into
the Coast Guard. Fifty years later Sepember 11,2001 is a date none of us will forget. Chief Sam
Lowe was our cc in L 11. He took us to thirteen of sixteen honor company weeks. We got tired taking
that bus to Atlantic City and Philly. The weekend in New York was an experience. Went to St George
Repair Base with Ken Isabell,Stan Kubiak and Bob Vanusek. Spent two years at Ellis Island on the
40433 and finished up at the Herefort Inlet Lifeboat Station in North Wildwood New Jersey.
On 01/12/02 Paul Nordling
said:
I was in a Delta Co Feb 51. CC was McNinch.Went to Newport, OR then Depoe Bay
On 01/12/02 Larry W. Ruble
said:
Arrived in Bainbridge MD on June 8, 1954, left for Great Lakes and IC school August 28th
1954. Don't remember company but Chief Smith was in charge.
On 01/06/02
Jim Thompson
said:
Was in Kilo-24 at Alameda, Aug. 1958. CC was Gross. Stationed aboard 83320 then Los
Angeles Harbor Lighthouse.
On 01/02/02 Eugene Calmon
said:
I was in Co. K-11 from Sept 51 to Dec 51,1950. I was stationed at Point Allerton
LBS,Graves Light and CGC Castle Rock WAVP 383.
On 12/28/01 Steve
Paquette
said:
Was in Sierra 40, Aug 22, 1959 to Dec 2, 1959
On 12/26/01
Tom Woloski
said:
I was in Able14 back in March of 1952 thru July 1952. Our company commander was BM1
Glenn.
On 12/20/01 Tim Harris
said:
Went thru Alameda Oct. 55-Dec.55 H-15. Still remember some pretty good guy's, still have
our company picture. Would like to hear from everyone!
On 12/18/01
Arnie Graboyes
said:
I was in Company Foxtrot -4 Nov 49 - Jan 50 I think CC was BMC Harmon. Anyone else around
from that era?
On 12/01/01 Larry Richter QMCS Ret.
said:
Anyone remember QM1 Lew Stryker (QMCM ret.) and BM1 Jimmy Pittman (BMC ret.) (friends of
mine) who pushed boots at Cape May in the 60's???? I was in Charlie 20...Nov 53-Mar54 CC was BMC
Bart.
On 11/29/01 Jeff
said:
Went through boot on ECHO-34 (11/57-3/58. CC was Don Landis, a great guy. He was assisted
by a BM/1 by the name of Abel. Stayed at RECEN as Boat Docks instructor for next 18 months. Any
ECHO-34 guys out there? How about some Boat Docks guys? LT(jg)Jabara? Larry Whitlock? Andy Knopp?
Hunt? Bernie Hippler? Joe Knoll? Where are you guys?
On 11/23/01 Jeff
(
said:
Any survivors from Echo 34 (winter of '57-'58) out there? Our CC was BMC Don Landis and
his assistant was a BM/1 by the name of Abel. Remember BMC Felin, the Screaming Eagle? He was one
mean dude.
On 11/17/01 Frank Eaton
said:
I was in H-40 July to Oct of 1959. We had an assistant to the chief by the name of (here
goes) Kuracar??? Some of the names of the men were: DiFrancisco, Saddler and Rayburn and Danzinger.
This was an 80 man company. I think that all of us were glad to leave Cape May. I would like to here
from members of this company. Smooth sailing.I got out in 1963 as a DC2. I still miss the good
times.
On 11/10/01 Ben
said:
I was in GL boot camp co 261 from oct. 1954 to jan 1955 anyone still out there been
looking for 5 years
On 11/07/01 R.P.
said:
Was in Golf 36, Cape May, July to Oct 1, 1958. 40 man, 10 week, all regular C.G. Company
headed by GM1 Terry Darby, Birmingham Ala. I then served on the Cartigan and the White Alder. Some
names I can still read on back of picture; Paul Barclay, Paul Brown, Terry Crosby, Joe Crum, George
Derrosiers, Jon Deichert, Kenneth Wilson, John Younker, Larry McNeese, Charles Stalmacker, Medford
Beckham, John Parry, Bruce Bordeau, Richard Lake, Richard Benotti, Ro;nnie Hopper, Wendall Griffin,
Charles Hayward, Nicholas Silers, Ray Vailancourt, Eddie Stanchfield, John Bragg, Bill Fraser, John
Ivester, Wayne Issacs, Dave Brockway, Al Schaaf, Perer Katzenbach, Mitchell Friar, Leon Jernigan,
Donald Earl Eadey
On 11/05/01 Gary Day
said:
Was in Co. Love-10 from Jun/Sept 51 at Cape May. Went from there to Sonar School in Key
West. Various cutters, 7 yrs in Key West as inst. Retired after 26+yrs as W-4. Bosn was normal path
of advancement when I made warrant.
On 11/05/01 Ron Esler Rm1
said:
Cape May from Dec '53 to March '54 Fox Company. Good times, cold, but we lived through
it. Campbell,Eagle and Radio station on LI,NY.
On 10/20/01 charles
Kurtz
said:
Alameda, Sept-Dec 1954. Dog Company. Then USCG Bonham in Coos Bay Oregon, Cape
Hinchinbrook Lighthouse in Alaska, USCG Fern in Dubuque Iowa and the Bouy Repair Depot in Peoria,
Ill.
On 10/06/01 ed pasinski
said:
us coast guard cutter mesquite 1954-1955 home port,sault ste marie mi. any of us left?
also us coast guard cutter maple, home port , ogdensburg n.y bluejacket2027@hotmail.com
On 09/24/01 Jim Bryan
said:
would like to hear from others who, in 50's, were on Dionne from mothballs to Freeport,
TX. also, am looking for Hoyt Langley on the 65026D, New Orleans, LA
On
09/24/01 James G. Shrader
said:
I Went in the CG in July 1954, and was in Company Nan 21. Would like to hear from any
one that remembers me.
On 09/24/01 jim whalen
said:
Company M 13 Stationed destruction sta grays harbor cgc northwind cgc cape romaine cgc
point kennedy relief lightship sta umpqua river retired 1975
On 09/24/01
Jim Shrader
said:
Charlie Farlow Were you on the CGC Mendota in 57 & 58?
On
08/18/01 Ralph Muskat
said:
I was in USCG Company R-15 on active duty in bootcamp in Cape May, NJ on July 9, 1957. Im
looking to get in touch with my crew, any information. Please contact me.
On
08/17/01 Wayne E. Denniston
said:
Attened Boot Camp, Cape May, NJ Co. K-10, Summer 1951. Served on USCG Cutter Yeaton fall
of 1951, went to Military Replacement Center, Fort Gordon, GA then to Port Security Unit, Ellis
Island, NY from end of 1-52 to 3-54. Seperated from active duty on 3-9-54. Would like to hear from
boot camp or Port Security buddies.
On 08/15/01 James F.Sheehan
said:
changed carrier
On 08/14/01 DOYNE RAINWATER
said:
I WAS IN COMPANY #659 STARTED 12/7/55. IT STARTED WITH 1stCLASS ZINGRICH AS C.O..HE BECAME
SICK JUST BEFORE WE FINISHED BOOT AND WAS REPLACED. LOOKING FOR DARRELL D.JONES,OTHEL HURLEY
,ZINGRICH OR ANY ONE AT SAN DIEGO.IN COMPANY #659 LOOKING TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM THAT
COMPANY.
On 08/12/01 John Reilly
said:
Previous post correction: e-mail shpuld have been myconsiglieri@AOL.com
On 08/12/01 John Reilly
said:
Cape May Boot Camp Aug '58 to Oct'58; CC was Parsons, then Westwind, AD school, Annette
Isl, Alaska, Brooklyn Air Station '62. Anybody remember company name? I have company photo
On 08/10/01 Mike Morrison
said:
Alameda, Boot camp April 1955, Baker 12 best company to ever go thru then and when it
closed are any of you guys still around
On 08/08/01 Gordon
Huggins
said:
Boot Camp Alameda Co. I-18 11/56 to 1/57 Left CG after 10yrs as EN2 retired from Law
enforcement 93
On 08/04/01 Frank Woodruff
said:
Frank Woodruff San Diego Boot Camp Company 369 August to Oct. 1950 fdwdew@sofnet.com
On 07/25/01 Bill Theel
said:
Hi 2nd posting.It was E-21 back in June 1954 Barricks 10. I just found my Recruit
Handbook. Also a Picture of my Company and 2 of some of us that got chosen to take the Chaplin and
his father out on the Curlew. Dodson,Smit (probably should be Schmidt),and Kweder are named on the
picture. Think Johnny Marsh was our company leader and have Berbohm,Ashley,Rudolph and Cutting
listed on the back of Company picture. Hope to hear from someone.
On
07/14/01 EMCM Bob Brennan
said:
Nan-25. July '55 - Nov. '55. Spent the majority of my time in Boot Camp on the 'grinder'
and guarding the dumpsters and clothes lines due to something called demerits. Remember Cape May as
hot and humid in the summer and freezing in the winter. Never returned. Retired Oct 75 after
spending 17.5 years at sea on both coasts.
On 07/06/01 James(Woody)
Woods
said:
I enlisted 6-57. went through with K-32 Stationed East Coast and West coast and Hono.
ret.7-77
On 07/04/01 Ray Willis
said:
I was part of Foxtrot 41 Sept.-Dec.1959. Chief Carroll then Chief Annes were leaders.
Anyone remember?
On 07/01/01 paul little
said:
looking for old shipmates
On 06/30/01 Allan Petersen
said:
I was in boot camp June 29, 1958 (10 week company--all regulars) Echo 36.
On 06/22/01 Jon Yeager
said:
I was in Lima 38 at Cape May in Jan of 1959 until May 1959. BM1 Hoffman was our company
commander. We were a 40 man company with Mike 38 an 80 man company. Would enjoy hearing from anyone
who served in those companies.
On 06/21/01 Jim Carpenter
said:
James W. Carpenter(jcarp2@verizon.net Completed Boot Camp in 1955 - Company George 25.
Did not see a G25 inquiry in the lot? Our Company Cdr. was Chief Igo. Never came close to an Honor
Company. Seems that the brass didn't like him (he wouldn't salute. Retired in 1975 from CG
Academy, New London, Ct. YNCS. Ran a seafood business and retired again from NASA Wallops Is., Va.
Live on a small island just off the coast of Va. called Chincoteague. Have a lot of memories from
Cape May. Would like to here from some of my old shipmates. Regards
On
06/19/01 Thomas Powell
said:
Boot Camp Aug 56 - Oct 56 I-29. Navy's Fleet Sonar School, Key West. Retirement some 20
years later, STCM. Some that went to the FSS, Key West...Ross Bell, Schnider, Al Mann to name a
couple....memory fading...
On 06/12/01 DENNIS RIMER
said:
Boot camp 1956 alameda cal. On winabago 57&58.Would like to get in contact with anyone on
this ship during 57&58. RD3
On 06/02/01 Dick Shinn
said:
I was in Able-8 from sept.-dec'50. CC was BM1 Rials. He was quiet and liked to smoke a
pipe. He was a good man. We were the 'baby' company for an extra month as no enlistees came behind
us. We got to row a double-ender down the streets of Cape May in the aftermath of a hurricaine,
checking damage. I was coswain when we won the weekly boat race and got to go to Atlantic City as
our prize. Any other A-8ers left out there?
On 05/31/01 Dave Red
Hill
said:
Delta 30 Cape May Sept56 to Dec 56 CC was BMC Fred Thompson on to eng school groton to
Whiteheath bouy tender then to pier 9 N.Y. Forty Boats finished on the Sauk Discharged 60.Anybody
out there.
On 05/20/01 Victor Huck CWO3 Ret
said:
Able 24, Cape May from January 1955 to May 1955. Chief Shivey Company CO.
On 05/19/01 Jim O'Leary
said:
Anyone in Cape May NJ Boot Camp from Aug 1953 thru November 1953 Company Dog-19, love
to hear from you.... Jim O'Leary e-mail shipper853@aol.com
On 05/17/01
Dave Hill
said:
went thru basic at cape may delta 30 1956 cbm was Fred Thompson rcc was chas. macmath I
was his asst cc any of the guys still around.
On 04/24/01 Tyree
Pruitt
said:
January 3,1957, reserve company R-8. Remained in reserves twenty years, retired BMC 78
would like to find old boot camp shipmates.
On 04/23/01 Robert B.
Lynn
said:
August 1954, Easy 22, Barracks 19 (the corrugated steel building). Graduated from Boot
Camp and was assigned at Group Cape May to CGC 83518. Robert B. Lynn CWO4 ENG USCG (Ret).
On 04/19/01 Al Coffrin
said:
I went to boot camp in Alameda in early 56, Company D16. Then went to Radio school Groton
and AL school in Elizabeth City. From there was assigned to the International Ice Patrol for 18
months then back to E. City at the Coast Guard Air Station. Was on the 1959 Coast and Geodetic
flight. Any one left from those good old days?
On 04/15/01 Tim
Kerlin
said:
This is an update. I went through boot with G-26,sept.55-dec.55. Went to CGC Ojibwa at
Buffalo and made Bm3, Then in Sept.57 to St. Joe.,Mi LBS to Wilmette LBS in April 58, then to
Jackson Park LBS in June 58,made BM2 then mutualed to CGC Kaw in January 59, (What a terrible
winter, from Lake Erie to Huron to Michigan) Then transfered to Alex Bay,NY (what liberty!!!)then
home in september. Back to college and 27 years teaching school in northern virginia. Now retired
and waiting to move to FLA like old coasties.I am a collector of all CG and life saving artifacts,
even have an old '51 coast guard willys jeep. Like to talk to any old shipmates. I have a huge
amount of lies to share!!! Semper Paratus..
On 04/01/01 Gregory
Dexter
said:
I started with D24, got an infected foot from badly fitting shoes, spent a week in the
infirmary, and then joined E24. Upon graduation in June '55, fifteen of us went to the Owasco. I
went on to EN school, the 95316 and the 83346. Then I went back to college. Glad to hear from
anybody who was at Cape May at the same time I was.
On 03/25/01 Steve
Pietras
said:
Went to Alameda, CA. Dec. l950. Base just opened up and we were the second company to
arrive, Company B. Things were a bit disorganized for a while but we got going around the end of
Dec. Went on liberty in Jan. to San Francisco with my good friends, George Cornfoot, Don Durbin, and
Ron Szuberla. Where are you guys? Left boot camp in Mar. 1951...spent some time in New
Orleans...went to EM School in Groton, Ct. and was sent to Mobile, Al. aboard the buoy tender, CGC
Salvia as an EM3. From there, I was sent to Green Cove Springs to bring the CGC Chambers out of
mothballs. After refurbishing at the shipyards in Curtis Bay, Md., the Chambers was sent to New
Bedford, Ma. for Weather Patrol duty. I left the ship in November of 1953, (before they went out on
patrol) and went to Boston, Ma. where I was discharged in December as an EM1. I would enjoy hearing
from any of my old shipmate buddies.
On 03/24/01 Joe Russell
said:
Started boot camp Cape May Sept '54 graduated cold, windy December day same year. Then ET
school. Found myself on a Loran Station on San Salvador Island BWI Anybody else?
On 03/23/01 ALBERT BERICAL
said:
ARRIVED CAPE MAY IN DEC. '52 AS A MEMBER OF CO. I-16 HAD BM1 GLENN AS CC. REMEMBER IT AS
BEING COLD AND WINDY. GRADUATED IN MARCH '53 AND SENT TO CGD 1 IN BOSTON. ENDED UP ON COOK INLET IN
PORTLAND, ME. FOR 8 MO. FINISHED MY ENLISTMENT AT 1ST DIST. ENG. OFFICE IN BOSTON AS A DRAFTSMAN.
DISCHARGED IN DEC. '56
On 03/17/01 Bob Burge
said:
Went through boot at Alameda, July to Oct. 1952, Company How-6. CC was BM1 McDowell. Very
professional. ACC was a hashmarked SA, Crawford, I think his name was. I retired in 1973 as QMCM,
thanks to QMC Mathew who took me off the deck force of the Kukui.
On
03/13/01 Leroy Snider
said:
Went to Groton in 50 for boot camp, then to district 1 and the CGC Duane for one patrol
went back to Groton for ET school class B-73 Graduated and then went to Nantucket Loran Station,
from there I was assigned to Elmo 4 that was being organized in Curtis Bay, Md. went across country
with a convoy of trucks carrying loran equipment to Alameda, Calif. to be shipped to Korea. I spent
several months in Korea and was transferred to the Oshima Loran Sta. I came back to Portsmouth, Va.
where I remained until my discharge. I have located about 10 of old buddies from Elmo 4and Elmo 5
and would to plan a reunion. If you served in the Elmo units please contact me.
On 02/23/01 STEPHEN (STEVE) PIETRAS
said:
SERVED ON THE U.S.C.G. CUTTER CHAMBERS AS EM1 FROM ITS COMMISION IN 1952. BOOT CAMP IN
ALAMEDA, CA. FROM DEC. 1950 TO MAR. 1951.CAME FROM CHICAGO, IL.NOW IN HIGHLAND, IN.SPENT A HITCH IN
NEW ORLEANS, LA.ON THE CUTTER SALVIA. WENT TO EM SCHOOL IN GROTON, CT. LOOKING FOR FRANK
KRATOCHVIL, FROM NEW YORK ORIGINALLY.
On 02/20/01 Steve Anderson
ET1
said:
G33 boot camp(8/1957) at Cape May. USCGC Agassiz(1957-1958). ET school Groton(1958).
USSGC Agassix (1958-1959). Loran_C school and then Matratin, Lybia(1958-1960). Out in 1960. Worked
Seattle (1978-1961). Retired in PA
On 02/19/01 R.L. Rioux
said:
Entered boot camp Cape May in June 52 to Sept 52. Company, LOVE 14, CC BMC Lowe, Asst cc
BM1 Williams To: CG Base St George, Staten Island, To CGC Oak, To Little Egg LB Sta.,GRP Atl. City
on mutual transfer, To Toms River LB Sta., GRP Atl City. Released from active duty to inactive
reserve June 56, Rate BM2.
On 02/07/01 Bill Baxter
said:
I was at Cape May Boot Camp Nov 55 to Mar 56. Don't remember the company name, but I
think the CC was Thompson. We had a recruit that was nicknamed 'Moose' I went on to ET school in
Groton, then onto the Campbell, Gentian, Matsumae Japan, and finally Sandy Hook. Finished my 4
years late in 59. Anyone remember Moose or me?
On 02/01/01 Bill
Theel
said:
May 1954,,was it Easy 21?? Took a 17 year old farm boy from Kansas and helped him grow
up.I even got to helm the Curlew on 2 trips, we put up the spiniker the 2nd time out. Anyone else
out there??
On 01/31/01 James Sheehan
said:
Changed my Carrier
On 01/31/01 Don Findlay
said:
Enlisted at Minneapolis 3-57 to Cape May, started with N-31, graduated with A-32 in June
,, to ET school Groton, Loran-C sch.at Cape Fear NC, To Lorsta Jupiter Fl, thento Base San Juan
7-58, Worked out of the ERS for about a year, servicing the lighthouses and beacon stations, then to
Sagebrush for 7 months, and then Aurora for a year,, and out in Feb 61as ET1.... Joined the USAF as
a TSGT in ground radio maint in Jan62,, a couple of radar stations , Then a year in Nam. Out in
oct65.. Joined the Naval Reserve Jan 67,,, Made ETC finally three years later,, bunch of misc
assignments from comm stas to subs to carriers, Ret at last may 79. Got my years, got my ponts,,
gettin' my check. Ret from John Deere last year too, after 26.
On
01/27/01 Leonard Maughan, CWO3
said:
I uploaded a photo of Alameda Company HOTEL-24 recruits (August/November '58) I'm sure
none of us look like that anymore! Would like to hear from any who are still around. I made it a
career, what did you do with your life?
On 01/13/01 Tom Kirk
said:
I joind the USCG on 2/12/57 and spent 16 weeks (till 6/57) in recruit company HOTEL 31. I
was discharged in 2/61 as an ET2 while serving onthe USCGC Blackthorn WAGL 391.
On 01/04/01 al hebert
said:
FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THE REASON WE WON ALL OUR BOAT RACES (13). OUR XO WOULD SNEEK THE
BAOT CREW DOWN TO THE DOCKS AFTER TAPS, AND WE WOULD HAUL OUR BOAT OUT AND CLEAN AND WAX HER BOTTOM.
WE WERE ALWAYS ASSIGNED THE SAME BOAT. OUR CC, XO AND BOAT MASTER USED TO BET HEAVY ON US. WE DIDNT
DARE LOSE!!
On 01/04/01 al hebert
said:
NAN 19 10/53-1/54 they called us SIFERTS LITTLE MARINES he was our CC. we took 12 out
of 14 liberty wk. ends SIFERT was an ex gunny, tough but fair.
On
12/27/00 Ron Thomas
said:
Joined the CG Nov.'55 from Yakima, WN. Alameda boot camp Mike 15 & Nan 15. (just about
flunked boot camp). BMC Bookout was the c/c of Mike 15, what a guy. Retired nearly 30 years later as
MCPO. What a great journey it was...
On 12/27/00 Terry Martin
said:
Looking for anyone with a pulse that may still be around from Mike 19 [Oct.- Dec. 1953]?
Don't remember any Honor Awards, [ I am sure there were some..] I do remember raining terror on Lima
19 during their graduation week after they made a severe mistake of lauching a snowball attack on us
while we lined up for chow several days in a row. Mike 19 retaliated by waiting for them to open
their windows one morning for their daily assault and promptly returned fire into their second story
windows from the balcony on our barracks. Worked out well as they were due for barracks inspection
shortly. That senior company thing didn't carry much weight with Mike 19... After graduation, I
went to Ellis Island. After a few months I went to Cape May Group and served at Hereford Inlet, Five
Fathom Light and Miah Maul Shoal Light in NJ.
On 12/24/00 Marty
said:
If I may be so bold I will wish all 50's Guys HAPPY HOLIDAYS. To all my brothers who were
in 'Devil Dog 24' I say Semper Paratus. WE were the best. Remember the trip to DC on the old DC3 to
march in some parade? Your Table Host Marty
On 12/23/00 Bob Smith
said:
I was at Cape May Jan 21-April 24, 1957 ECHO 31 didn't see Company Commander too much, I
think he had to retire after us. Won Honor Company twice , I remember seeing Elvis in Philly, 14
guys in one hotel, room I retired in 87 as Bosn4
On 12/15/00 JOHN
HORTON
said:
Looking for anyone from ECHO 33
On 12/02/00 Gil Cragen
said:
Cape May, Aug-Nov 52 Co. F15. Then on to GM School, Groton followed by tours on 95302,
Storis and much later, Sweetbrier in Juneau
On 11/29/00 Bill
Hurley
said:
Mike 33, Cape May, NJ Oct 9 through Dec 18, 1957.
On 11/20/00
Ed Juratic
said:
Cape May, Easy-12 June 1,55, was stationed at Woods Hole Base, Cuttyhuynk LBS, Buzzards
Bay L/V, Cross Rip L/V, Discharged as an EN2. Enlisted in the CGR retired in 1997.
On 11/14/00 Roger M. Schmidt
said:
Cape May, NAN-25 summer of '55. Joined with about 6 other guys out of Green Bay WI. Went
from boot camp to CGC Barateria, Portland Maine, then RM school, AL School. Retired '78 as ATCS.
On 11/07/00 C.D. Mee
said:
Oct. 10, 56 to Jan.10,57, Foxtrot 30, co Driggers, asst. Butts.
On
11/06/00 preston j. geary
said:
arrived cape may oct 54 left jan 55 co. mike 22, chief pritchert co.alexander sneddon
asst.
On 11/04/00 Harvey Bryant
said:
I was in I-7, Alemeda, November '53 to February '54. My boyhood friend and future
brother-in-law, Floyd Leitch was in G-7. Spent the rest of my enlistment stationed at Seattle's COTP
(53-54), CGC Sweetbrier (where I made CS3) out of Ketchikan, Alaska (54-56) with some temporary duty
on Biorka LORSTA (Aug-Oct 55). Later became a teacher in Quincy, Washington (H.S. and Elem)and
retired in 1995.
On 11/02/00 Frank Sutton
said:
Cape May, June,1951, Company K-10. Would love to rehash ole' times with ole' shipmates.
On 11/02/00 Don Decker
said:
Joined CG in Louisville, KY on February 1955, Boot Camp Cape May, New Jersey. Company
Dog-24. Sent to Boston, MA aboard the USCGC Cactus then USCG Air Station, Salem, MA. I still live
in Louisville, KY.
On 10/11/00 Ken Fisher
said:
Hey? Where are all of my buddies from Mike-29? August-November 1956. Our CC was Bobby Bear
BM1. Great guy. Shipped to Cape May with Bill Reese, Dale Hanlin and Leonard Albano. We were all
from the Chicago recruiting office. Recently visited Cape May and recognized almost nothing. Gone
were the quaint white frame barracks and C.O.'s residence. It was odd to see all of the female
sailors standing with the males in the chow line. Besides, most were wearing Nikes and baseball caps
instead of boon dockers and white hats.
On 10/10/00 B. W. Lupton
said:
Hello, George 21, Dec. 28 53 to April54, I am sorry to report the death of one of our good
boot camp buddies, died of a heart attack in 1996. Sam C. Kirtley, Electrician Mate 2nd class. He
had four children and 1 grandchild. He attended EM school at Groton Inst. and Graduated in Late
Feb. 1955. I was lucky enough to be in his class and room mate at that school. Sam served most of
his 4 years in the USCG on the Tamaroa. Sam was 60 years old. Lived in Austin, TX for the last few
years, coming from Dallas, TX, his home town.His wife, Sandra and friends will surly miss him. B.
W. Lupton
On 09/20/00 Tom martin
said:
cape may....n. j. 1952
On 09/17/00 B.W. Lupton
said:
Hello, George21, Dec. 53 April 54, BM1 Killroy really tough us to be guardsmen. I went
from there to the Duane in Boston, then to EM school in groton, To The Rockaway left Em1 to
Oklahoma. Still here. I would like to hear from any one from back then.
On
09/15/00 Donald Bay
said:
I was in Dog-25 at Cape May 5-25-1955- 8-1955.
On 09/10/00
John H. Thornberg
said:
Cape May boot camp in 1958-59, Company O-36, 6 x 8 Reservist, Groton for Adv. Trng, St.
Paul, Minnesota for Reserve Duty. Now live in St. Paul and looking for old crewmates. Where can I
get on an Old Coastie Cruise?
On 09/10/00 Charlie T. Farlow
said:
Went to Cape May Boot Camp Oct. 1950 to Jan. 1951 was in co. c8 Retired in 1973 from
Yorktown, Va. now live in Quinby Va. Anyone out there remember me?
On
09/09/00 King John
said:
I was in K-35 Cape May boot camp May of 1958 to Sept. Then 4 years at Groton TRANCE until
May 1962
On 08/28/00 Americo Di Donato
said:
looking for class picture company E5 cape may NJ 1949-50.Can you help
On 08/28/00 Alex Mavica
said:
Was in boot camp a cape may in sept '56, (B-30) served on the CGC Oak (bouy tender) out
of St George, SINY 57-58 and on the CGC Westwind (ice breaker) 59-60. retired from the reserves 86.
Looking for anyone who served on the Oak during those times or on the 'wind' anytime.
On 08/28/00 Travis Perkins
said:
able-20 with people named Tinsley Sammons,Lumos Gibson 'sister' Swarts S. Boarders,that
was 1953 i think must have been Oct through what ever it was;Stayed with military for 40 years
although it wasn't Coast Guard; Looking back, how ever I wish had been.Now if I hear from someone in
that company it would make it complete
On 08/21/00 Florian Matos
said:
Was Company Clerk, Company 378, Boot Camp, Bainbridge, MD, October '54 through January '55
Company 378, BMGC P.S. Pippin, Company Commander. Would like to hear from any buddies in said
Company at that time.
On 08/11/00 Frank Dodd
said:
Company M-16 Cape May NJ entered Jan, 5, 1953
On 08/09/00
C.D. Mee
said:
Foxtrot 30 Oct.10,56-Jan.10,57. Driggers CM- Butts Asst. Then 2 yrs Chatauqua 18 month
Sebago. Loved sea duty, loved the guard.
On 07/29/00 Keith
MacAllister
said:
Started bookcamp in April ,1955 Mighty Mike Company then went to group Buffalo.
On 07/28/00 Don Beeman
said:
Arrived Cape May in August 1957 and went through boot camp in F33. Departed for Groton
(Radioman School) and after finishing school served on the Rockaway and ending up back at Cape May
Radio Station NMK until my four years was up. Went back to Cape May two summers ago for the first
time since I left. Could not believe how busy that little beach town had become. Would love to
hear from anyone, that served in F33, Radioman School on the Rockaway or at NMK.
On 07/14/00 Phil Hodson
said:
Arrived Cape May 17 Aug 59. Believe company was O-41. Remember two names one is recruit cc
Supernor, and Ed Basic. There were 13 of us who volunteered to go to Alaska from the Co. Would like
to hear from any that was around Aug 59 to Nov 59.
On 07/14/00 Pete
Marx
said:
Have never seen any Baker 24 comments (we were about the last elgible for the Korean GI
bill). Left Rockford, Ill and Chicago for NJ having never seen salt water. Many traveling companions
were peers from Cicero, Ill ... 'D.A' haircuts etc. Kinda like enlisting with multiple 'Fonz' types.
Cape May 1/55 then Hereford Inlet LBSTA (Wildwood, NJ) 6/55. After allowing to CWO4 skipper, a man I
deeply respected, that I hadn't joined up to wash windows and pull weeds found myself on Five Fathom
L/V early the next day ... no weeds in sight. One year there then NMK Cape May when it was SAR only
(no c/w). After it changed status, went on to RM striker and was discharged (1/59)as probably the
only RM2 in history who never went to sea in his rate. Wonderful times and would love to hear from
anyone out there. Presently retired near Paso Robles on the central coast of California. Blast,
names escape me, but I certainly remember BM1 Joe Tamalonis on FFLV. Jog my memory please. Regards
... Pete P.S. No more c/w, lightships or 26' or 36' motor lifeboats. I checked out a 47'er at Morro
Bay, CA the other day ... totally fantastic!
On 07/07/00 FLETCHER
EBERLE
said:
ARRIVED AT CAPE MAY ON 3/25/58 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY DELTA 35 WITH BMC ROY
JERNIGAN AS COMPANY COMMANDER AND BM1 BARNES AS HIS DEPUTY. CHIEF JERNIGAN CAME BACK FROM LIBERTY
EARLY ONE MORNING AND TOOK DOWN THE MAIN GATE HOUSE. HE WAS REPLACED BY BMC FOSTER. LOVE TO HEAR
FROM SOMEONE FROM THIS COMPANY. WE HAD 40 REGULARS AND 40 RESERVES.
On
07/03/00 Jerry pletnick
said:
BOY--WENT OVER THE LIST OF 50'S BOOT CAMP..NOT TO MANY AROUND--- INSTRUCTOR--MR.PARKER--
2ND FLOOR-- JULY 50 TILL SET-50 WENT TO BOSTON-ON NANTUCKET- THEN TO SCHOOL EN. AND BACK TO WOODS
HOLE,MASS. SOME ONE OUT THERE-- J.J. OUT--
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Place
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