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On 06/16/00 don smith (donscomp39@hotmail.com) said:
don smith nov29 cape may aug-nov 1956. hi tom mc combs especially rembember bm2 stanley. discharged in 1960 after 2 1/2 years on the owasco and 1 yr at eatons neck lbs.currently retired in calif.
On 06/09/00 ART IGLESIAS (artesailor@excite.com) said:
GOVERMENT ISLAND. BOOT CAMP CO. 'E-24' CC BMC SNYDER. APPRECIATE HEARING FROM ANY MEMBERS OF E-24, OR OTHERS OF SAME ERA.WE WERE A 6x8 COMPANY,AND FIRST TO BOARD THE USCGC DEXTER, HALF OF COMPANY ASSIGNED TO USCGC TANEY. I AM SURE THOSE OF THIS ERA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR EXPERIENCES DURING THE 13 WEEKS OF BOOT CAMP, LESSONS WHICH SERVED US WELL I DO BELIEVE. FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS, ART 'CHIPS' IGLESIAS HTC. ARTHUR IGLESIAS. USNR (RET)
On 06/03/00 Herb Tauscher (tauscher@midwest.net) said:
I was in D33 Driggers was CC Galash was asst.CC. Started last part of July 57. we had a flu epidemic most of the base was down. We were the worst co. that went to boot camp. but we had a bunch of real nice men all makes and models.
On 05/30/00 Bob Zimmer (bob_zimmer_2000@yahoo.com) said:
Anyone from Quebec -36, Nov.,58-Jan59still around. Company Commander was BMC Parsons, who I was lucky??? enough to serve with on CGC Brier in 1960
On 05/30/00 Wade Lankford (wade.h.lankford@boeing.com) said:
I was in Cape May from November, 1959 through March, 1960 in Romeo 41. If anyone in Romeo 41 would like a copy of the official pictures taken of the company marching or the pose of the company setting in the bleachers I have them. Does anyone remember the episode with the grapes? How about the rusty hats the night before graduation?
On 05/18/00 Byron Huntley (abhuntley@aol.com) said:
I was in Lima 41 in 1959-60 in Cape May I retired in 85 and live in Camden, ME
On 05/18/00 Allan Petersen (Pkpetersen@maxiis.com) said:
I was in bootcamp at Cape May June 58 Echo 36 40 man co all regulars. Was on rowing team,won 9 races. Garett BM1 Company Commander. Would like to hear from anyone. Honor co 3 times. 36 hr pass Wildwood and Atlantic City.
On 05/14/00 B.Barker QMC(Ret) (coastie@mc2k.com) said:
add to the comments below:it was in Cape May and i remember we did win a honor co and a bunch of us went to Atlantic City. Bob B
On 05/14/00 B.Barker QMC(Ret) (coastie@mc2k.com) said:
Bill:i went to boot camp in the summer of 54 and graduated on labor day,i think the company was either mike 12 or mike 21,but i still remember my service(312-828) and i remember one of the guys in the company went into and fit(epilisy)on the porch also the inspections,first day there they fed us steaks,boy what a come-on
On 05/07/00 SAM SPADAFORE (REDSKINS4EVER717@AOL.COM) said:
I GRADUATED FROM BOOT CAMP IN 1956 COMPANY 101 AT BAINBRIDGE MD. THEN WENT TO RADIOMAN SCHOOL...ALSO IN BAINBRIDGE. I WENT OVERSEAS TO THE 6TH FLEET ON THE U.S.S. EVERGLADES AND STAYED IN THE 6TH FLEET WITH COMSERVFORSIXTHFLT ABOARD VARIOUS SHIPS UNTIL 1960 THEN RETURNED HOME. I WAS STATIONED AT RADIO WASHDC UNTIL I GOT OUT IN 1963.AM INTERESTED IN CHATTING WITH SOME OF MY OLD BUDDIES FROM THOSE GOOD OLD DAYS.
On 05/03/00 C.D.Mee (cdmeepinky@msn.com) said:
F-30 CC Driggers Ast. Butts, What a winter for a Texas boy. I still remember duck walking, sure would cramp your legs
On 05/03/00 Dan Murphy (mcc1620@aol.com) said:
Cape May - Mike-58 Oct 1959 to Feb 1960 CC BM1 Rabolei, Recruit CC Firestone & Pittman. Never knew salt water froze until I spent the winter at Cape May.
On 04/29/00 dean vawser (rrgoodluck@eoni.com) said:
boot camp alameda 1/57 to 4/57 g-19. how did allthose texns get in there
On 04/20/00 BILL HUGHES (rhughes 7 @optonline.net) said:
BOOT CAMP CAPE MAY SUMMER OF 54 MIKE 21 ANYONE FROM M 21 OUT THERE. I CARRIED THE COMPANY FLAG.
On 04/06/00 D.J.DWYER (wavp379@hotmail.com) said:
CAPE MAY CO.L14 6/52 - 9/52. served on cgc White Sage/Unimak/Matagorda/Basswood/Loran Station Oshima Japan/COTP Boston Ma. Seperated on 6/56 as EN2 after 4 years active duty. anybody left from that time. Looking back it was one hell of a good time. Then it was the old guard and dame proud of it.
On 04/04/00 tim kerlin (kerlinfamily@msn.com) said:
any shipmates from George 26(9/55-12/55) cape may.
On 03/28/00 George Edmondson (boncly@msn.com) said:
Graduated with Company M-33, December 1957. Chief Thompson was our Company Commander. His buddy - 'The Screaming Eagle' kept everyone on their toes. ET school in Groton, Ct, stationed at ERS, Pier 9, NYC and USCGC Bramble, Miami, FL.
On 03/27/00 Gene Currah (genoc@compuserve.com) said:
Alameda, CA Boot Camp 8/52 to 11/52, Company L-6. USCG Training Station, Groton, Conn. - radar school 12/52 to 4/53. Wake Island, Pacific - 83 foot patrol boat 83394 - air/sea rescue 5/53 to 2/54. Honolulu, Hawaii - same 83 footer - air/sea rescue 2/54 to 12/54. Ice breaker Northwind, Seattle, Wash. 12/54 to 11/55 - made two Bering Sea Patrols. WPG-65 Winona, Port Angeles, Wash. 11/55 to 5/56 - made one Ocean Station Nan patrol. Port Angeles, Wash. - 83 footer - 5/56 to 8/56, when my enlistment expired - was an RD1 when I left the CG.
On 03/22/00 PAT VARALLO (vrllo@yahoo.com) said:
I WAS AT CAPE MAY BOOT CAMP P CO. JAN 1950 TO MAY 1950. ANY OLD BUDDYS OUT THERE?
On 03/17/00 Jerry Echols (dia-uy@juno.com) said:
Company George-9 (before alphabet was changed)Sept.-Dec. 1953. QM1 Marinelli was C/C
On 03/08/00 Preston Sears (pleesears@aol.com) said:
I went to boot camp in NJ in April 1957 Charlie 32 was my co. I retired in 1987.
On 03/05/00 Duane Leach (4986@home.com) said:
Arrived Cape May NJ Aug 1952 and was assigned to CO. G-15. Graduated in Nov 1952 and arrived Honolulu TH in Jan 1953. I was assigned to CGC Winniebago that same month. Was reassigned to CGC Matagorda in March of 54 ( I think ). Returned to CONUS Jan 55 and joined the hooligans at PSU, Pier 9, East River, New York in Feb 55. I was reassigned for the last time to CGC Owasco in Jan 56 at New London ( remember the 7 Brothers? ). I was discharged July 56 and avoided underway training around Cuba. Good times, but then i probly just forgot the bad stuff...
On 02/27/00 Karl Farnworth (kjfarnworth@msn.com) said:
Cape May June of 56 Echo 29 Do you remember Chief Thompson and Boats Mate Scarborough
On 02/25/00 Riley Flowers (rnvsrv@juno.com) said:
Alameda..Able 11 April 54 to June 54. I retired as MSTCM in July 80. Went back to work for CG as GS9 in 1986 retired again as GS12 in 97....
On 02/14/00 Don Carlson (carlson@digital.net) said:
Government Island - Alameda, Company M-11, 7/54 to 10/54. I remember: one guy would swim the (very cold) estuary at night to visit his wife and kids, Company vs Company MurderBall with various broken bones, Swim training at Alameda Naval Air Station, Fire Fighting School at Navy Base Treasure Island, Liberty on Market St. in San Francisco, Chipping and painting on the CGC Hermes, life boat races in the estuary, thousands of pushups. CC was a grizzled old GMC on his first shore duty in 17 years.
On 02/05/00 Ray Wells (soogie@lvcm.com) said:
Hi, Ray Wells Charlie-26, Aug.'55-Nov.55 BMC Bauer CC, Layton DC-1 Ass't. Retired '76 as DCCM.Anyone still out there from C-26?
On 01/26/00 Jim ZITO (USE2RR@AOL.COM) said:
Graduated from Co. G9 in May of 51. CC was Darrel V. Rose who had the best cadance call in the whole camp. He never could remember my name. Told me he only remembered the very good and the very bad and I was neither. No doubt He impressed me much more than I impressed him. Been over 50 years now and I sill remembered his name. We won the Honor Flag on Easter Sunday and got liberty to go to Atlantic City. Met a singer from Steel Pier who invited us to her show at the Pier. Her name was Eilien Barton, (If I Knew You Were Coming I'd Have Baked a Cake) I remember some of the guys, Sam Pennese, Mike DeRose, Charley Norton. Winenger, Capone, Mc Carthy, all great guys. If any one knows of them please contacked me. Thanks for the oportunity to use this room.
On 01/25/00 BMCM Bill Steel, Ret. (bsteel@intnet.net) said:
My first look at Cape May, NJ was in Oct. 52 and I left there Jan. 53 after completion of Boot Camp. C/C was BM1 Roy Jernigan, Able-16. What a trip, it took me 23 years to find the door, but I really enjoyed the ride. I see a few names here that I recognize and its great to know you all are still with us, lets hear from you now and then..
On 01/24/00 JAMES F.SHEEHAN (Jimmarysh@aol.com) said:
BOOT CAMP CAPE MAY AUG-OCT 1951 GRANDENETTI SURFMAN FIRST CLASS C.O.ITEM-11
On 01/21/00 Bill Komejan (bkomejan@prodigy.net) said:
Boot Camp Cape May - July to Oct. 1950 Ist Class Bosun Rose Company Comander
On 01/20/00 Clifford Knox (nct18326@juno.com) said:
I went thru boot in L-11 at Alameda, July 1954- Sept 1954. Has anyone heard of Steve Brewster in same company? He went from boot to Blunt's Reef lightship. Then I lost track of him. I went from boot to CGC Fir,except for 4 months at EN school I spent entire enlistment on Fir.
On 01/17/00 Bob Harper (anbo@cchono.com) said:
Boot Camp - Nan 19 - 27 October/27 January 1953
On 01/17/00 George Jazich (jazich@worldlynx.net) said:
I was in Charlie-30, Cape May NJ, Sept through Dec 1956. Went to EM school in Groton. Served aboard the Zinnia,Gloucester NJ, the Sassafrass and the Agassiz both at Cape May NJ. Got out Sept 1960.
On 01/11/00 Chuck Gerhart (cgerhart@airmail.net) said:
In boot camp Cape May July 1958. L-36. Retired against my will (medical) 1974. Lost track of all my Coastie friends. Drop me a line.
On 01/09/00 Bill Damery (wdamery@webtv.net) said:
Searching for anyone who was in Echo - 41, at Cape May 1959. Write wdamery@webtv.net
On 01/08/00 PHIL LANDRY (GULLISLE@AOL.COM) said:
ALPHA 40 JUNE 59 40 MAN COMPANY. HAD A GREAT TIME. WE WON HONOR COMPANY FIRST TIME IN COMPETITION THEN WON A FEW MORE TIMES. DON'T KNOW HOW WE DID IT. OUR BOS'N WAS BM1 HOLLOWELL OR HOLLOWAY, CAN'T REMEMBER. ON BARRACKS GUARD DUTY I WOULD NOT LET THE ASST SEC OF THE TREASURY INTO THE BARRACKS SINCE THERE HAD BEEN SECURITY CHECKS GOING ON AND I WAS TOLD NO ONE WITHOUT SOME ID. THE SKIPPER HAD ID, BUT THE ASST SECRETARY OF TREASURY DIDNT SO NO WAY. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH THAT I WOULD GET COURT-MARTIALED THEN HUNG. OUR BOS'N THOUGHT IT WAS FUNNY AFTER IT WAS OVER WITH. LEFT THERE TO GROTON, STRUCK YOEMAN THEN WENT TO THE ROCKAWAY AT STATEN ISLAND, NMH IN ALEXANDRIA VA THEN THE CAHOONE IN GALVESTON. GOT OUT IN 63 THEN RESERVES TILL 67. SHOULD HAVE STAYED IN. LOVED IT...
On 01/05/00 Melvin Roberts (melvinr@sprynet.com) said:
I was in Cape May from March through June 1956 in Delta 28. I'd love to hear from anyone in the company or their during that time that remembers me. I went back to Cape May in 1965 and worked on the Barge until 1968.
On 01/05/00 Mike Rion (mikerion@visuallink.com) said:
GRADUATED FROM D-27 IN APRIL 1956. WENT TO RM SCHOOL IN GROTON FROM APRIL 1956 TO OCTOBER 1956. SPENT 2 YEARS ON USCGC INGHAM, 1 YEAR AT NMF RADIO BOSTON, AND 4 YEARS AT THE LORAN STATION ON NANTUCKET. WAS DISCHARGED IN NOVEMBER 1965. WANTING TO HEAR FROM OLD BUDDIES.....
On 01/05/00 doug brown (dbrown1387@aol.com) said:
Part of the folowing comments left off. 'you all know what that entails with the forward paint locker being one deck below and passing the paint and etc. up through the head to the main deck.' Looks like I got a little windy. Total time 29 yrs with approximately 9 yrs active. At PSS Concord Sept 65 to Sept 68. CG Dist 13 August 82 to March 86.
On 01/05/00 Doug Brown (dbrown1387@aol.com) said:
I was in November 24 at Alameda Sep 58 to Dec 58. This was a 6 X 8 Reserve Co. CG didn't belive in integration between reserves and regulars back then. Spent 13 weeks including forming company week. Company CO was BMC Bookout. First Company to be restricted to the base graduation weekend. Seems there were comments made out of the barracks windows to a couple of assistant company CO's about what they could do with their .....! SA's didn't hold much water compared to a couple of E-5's. Ens O'Donnel was a mustang and served as a duty officer. He was responsible for saving the life of one of our members that 'lost it' in our third week. LCDR Jurgens was the Battalion Commander and Ltjg Fernald (SP?) was the assistant. After Boot Camp the Company was split into two groups. FA's went aboard the Dexter for a cruise to Honno and back. SA's went aborad the Gresham and went out to Ocean Station November for about 30 days. I was given the opportunity to be 'Head Man' for the First Class Head. Now I know, you
On 01/04/00 Jim Cullen (jkc96@aol.com) said:
Arrived Cape May July 1950 and left in Oct.Was in Company G-7. Our company commander was QM1 Harvey. I had hoped to learn to swim when I enlisted but there was no swimming pool there at the time. Left there for Boston 1-CG Dist. From there sent to Groton, Conn. to YN/SK school. Obtained mutual transfer there to the 7th. Dist., Miami. From there sent by PBY to CG Base at San Juan, P.R. On base for short time and sent to the CGC SAGEBRUSH where I spent the next 25 months. Loved every minute of SAGEBRUSH time. Transferred to BRAMBLE for six weeks until discharged in July 1953 as YN2. Would very much enjoy hearing from any Co. G-7 boys or any of my shipmates from the SAGEBRUSH. I was very sad to learn that the SAGEBRUSH was scuttled in 1988. The BRAMBLE is still in service in Port Huron, Mich.
On 01/04/00 Larry Alvar (kd7tqw@yahoo.com) said:
Alameda 1958 Mike 23. Instructor BM1 Chiswell.....a darn good man...a great Company...Thanks
On 01/04/00 J. Iverson (iverson@utech.net) said:
After 14 hours on the slowest train in California we made it to Alameda, formed as NAN 9, with a salty BT as cc.J
On 01/04/00 Bob Goetz (bobandpeg3@cs.com) said:
Left Cleveland on train 2/5/52 for Alemeda,CA. 4 days on a 'milk train'! Baker Co.Graduated in April. Want to talk to the Company commander-leader(?).Seems I have something that belongs to him. Remember the companies BAKER flag? It ended up in my seabag on the way home.
On 01/04/00 Tom Zeitz (zeitz@midwest.net) said:
I was in King 23. I recently went back to visit Cape May Training Center. First time since, I had left some 44 years earlier. I truely had to laugh, I thought it was a hudge base, well it isn't. Left there for cutter in Miami,then to ET School, back to Miami, to cutter in Key West, to Lorsta Palau, to Radio Station Second District in St. Louis, and out of regulars into reserves. Made ET1 in 3 years and 2 months, got direct commission in reserves, retired as a LCDR. Could only hope that everyone could have such a wonderful experience.
On 12/31/99 Donald E Donner RMCS RET (IAMZUT12@AOL.COM) said:
Was in R6 (whew) we were only there for abt 6 weeks,korean conflict started.
On 12/31/99 GMCS-XI Albert McClelland (McClelland@fredsplace.zzn.com) said:
NAN-12 December 51.CO/CDR Evans BM1. Have looked throughtout my career for any members who might have stayed or retired ??Would like to hear from any shipmate.
On 12/24/99 Bob Posar (bobbun@aol.com) said:
I and 3 other fellas from the same high school, entered Cape May in June,'58 out in Sept., Q company. Stationed Mackinac Isl. LBSTA, IWO JIMA LORSTA, And CG82318 Lewes Del. Wonderful experience, Left the CG in '62. Like to hear from anyone who was in the same areas. Nick name(Posie) BM3
On 12/24/99 allen Neal (campinginuusa@aol.com) said:
I was in able 19 at Cape May in August 53.Enlisted with high school buddy Ray Talbot;We were from Iowa and never saw salt water until we got to Cope May.BMC Day was the Co.Anyone out there from Able 19?
On 12/15/99 Lyn Nicholson (Nicho3185@aol.com) said:
Was assigned to R-6 in June 50 through Aug 50. The CC was BM1L Ford. It was quite an experience in my young life. Retired as CWO2 after 20 yrs 21 days. Cape May provided the first step in a world of experiences for me. Would like to leave this thought;Experience is the name men dedicate to their follies, sorrows or their accomplishments.-Musset French Writer 1810-1857.
On 12/11/99 Wayne D Walker BM2 (bewing824@aol.com) said:
Interested in hearing from any members of the USCG RIFLE and PISTOL TEAM from 1956 to 1960 (if this isn't a group-i think it should be) contact me Wayne D. Walker - bewing824@aol.com for old times sake
On 12/11/99 E.F.(WillY)Williams (wilywill@Aol.com) said:
Went to cape may a wise ass young man from the tobacco patches of north carolina i came out as wise young man. i was in baker 16 company and i still remember the guys who went through this, what we thought was a tough time. my career ended in. june 1981 in jacksonville florida. i'v never regretted a day that i served. if this is posted any one that i served with please e-mail me at wilywill@aol.com my phone number is 904 269 2888 E.F, (willy) Williams CWO-4 USCG Ret. ex. CHIEF BOILER TENDER
On 12/09/99 Joe W. Rush (MrRussian@aol.com) said:
Joined the Guard out of Galveston Texas in March of 1957. Alpha-32 started training on April Fool's day that year. I was a Texas boy on the rowing team and I broke several oars, but I don't think I'm the one somebody mentioned, I was later than that. Went to ET School in Groton in Jan. 60, then back as instructor at LORAN-C School from Jan. 65 thru March 67. Got out after ten years. Still like to keep in touch with the Guard, as I am proud of the years I served and I am proud of the US Coast Guard and the work they do.
On 12/06/99 Gene Oleson (oleson@bluejacket.com) said:
ALAMEDA - Hotel 24 - August to October 1958. C/C BMC Casey 'Red' Boardman.
On 12/01/99 Edlund(Lombardy), Connie (connie_edlund@hotmail.com) said:
I am looking for retired John Alford Lombardy if any one knows of his where abouts please pass this address along to him.
On 12/01/99 Doug Kruschke SKCM (Ret) (dkkjmk@cox.net) said:
I went to boot camp Sept 1955 F-26 and graduated in Dec 1955. I don't miss any of that wind done be the boat docks during rowing drills. I went to SK school at Groton April 1956 and left in July. Hoping to hear from some of you shipmates that was around about that time. I retired as SKCM from RTC Yorktown on May of 1983.
On 11/20/99 R T (Tom) McCombs (cgcspencer@aol.com) said:
I was in Co. Nov-29 Cape May Aug-Nov 1956, I remember Chief Gray and BM2 Stanley were Comp. Com. Retired 1980, anyone else out there?
On 11/13/99 Charles A. McGowan (BMCM ret) (country5143@tvec.net) said:
Joined up in March of 1955 with Don Knowles And Drew Dillard from Dallas Texas.Fox 23. Don went to the 1st Drew and I to the 3rd district. Any old mates around??
On 11/12/99 Buotte, R.A. Sr. (CWO4 Bob@aol.com) said:
Arrived at Recruit Training Station August, 1950 with two of my brothers, Gerald and James, two years later my youngest brother Donald Enlisted in the good old Coast Guard. We all made it a career. The first three of us served in Company L-7. I retired as CWO4(Bosn), Group Boston Operations Officer in July,1984. I think the CWO(ENG) Bill Hendry served with me at CG Base Southwest Harbor, Maine, hope to find out soon.CWO4 Bob Buotte,USCG-Ret
On 11/08/99 BMCS RET Jerry Little (glstrdeputy@excite.com) said:
Went to Cape May in April '59, I was in K-39 Graduated in June after 13 weeks. Went straight to Bean Town on the CGC McCulloch.
On 11/07/99 herb. matuskey (herbert @worldnet.att.net) said:
opened up alameda boot camp in dec. 50. no uniforms, wore civilian clothing for over l month until uniforms arrived.
On 11/04/99 John H. Casten,Jr. (j-scasten@juno.com) said:
I was in Company E-7 at Alameda,Ca. between Oct,1952 and Jan.23,1953.Remember rowing races,and pushups on the grinder in cold and fog at 5am.1/2 of us went to Alaska and 1/2 went to the South Pacific during the Korean War. Was on CGC WDE 487 Vance a Destroyer Escort out of Honolulu doing Ocean Patrols.
On 11/02/99 Jim (Ron) Scriven (rscriv@aol.com) said:
I was in Love 21 Co. at Cape May, July 1954 and from Athens,Ohio.Can remember those long lonely watches at night punching the timeclocks, and, rowing on the Love 21 team watching the 'Boats' downing raw oysters as we rowed away. Went on to USCGC Manitou, Sand Island, Loran Station in Niigata, Japan, and got out from Glouchester City in March, 1958. Great 4 years!!!
On 11/02/99 Bob Landefeld (landefeld@surewest.net) said:
I went to boot camp at Cape May in the summer of '55. Since I was in the reserves it was crammed into a 2-week time frame. In 1956 I went onto active duty where I stayed for the next 30 years. I retired as ELC4 after being an RM, AL, and AT. It would be nice to hear from some of the old gang from my 17 or so duty stations (mostly air stations, and loran). The only name I can recall from by 2-week boot camp is Leo O'Donnell, who was a good friend that I've lost touch with.
On 11/01/99 Michael_neal (MNEAL69989@AOL.COM) said:
Only half of my post made it. First half - Was in Kilo-27 Alameda June-Sep 59. Started out with BM1 Gross.
On 11/01/99 Michael_neal (MNEAL69989@AOL.COM) said:
Went through Alameda (Kilo 27) June to Sep 59. Started out with BM1 Gross, ended up with BM1 Bourne. We had an ENS name of O'Donnell then. Anybody remember him? I think he ended up as a highly decorated CAPT. Please EMAIL me if anybody has info.ThanksMike Neal
On 10/30/99 Bill Rogers (bjrogers@dmv.com) said:
I graduated from Cape May in Company M-11 in September 1951
On 10/29/99 Wayne I. Smith (smithchx@whidbey.com) said:
Alameda N-14, August thru October 1955, BM1 Scott was Company Commander. I retired as LCDR in 1977 at MSO Portland, OR.
On 10/29/99 CWO4(MED) HAL WILLIS JR (HALWILLJR@AOL.COM) said:
Lima 41 Cape May Oct '59 - Feb '60. Retired CWO4(MED) 1989. Mostly remember Sixto Manuel who cried getting his hair cut because he said he would get deathly ill. He survived and so did the rest of us.
On 10/27/99 Bob Wood (bobwoodsr@aol.com) said:
Nan-22. Boot Camp was from Oct. 54 till Jan. 55. We were there over Christmas. I remember Bauer, Carrera from New Jersey, Midgett from Cape Hatteras, and Saltzman from Philadelphia. Wow, with so many I should remember more. I was in until Apr. 59, and discharged as RM2 aboard the CGC Sebago in Mobile, AL. We won Best Company three times (?). I was in the 'boat crew', and won 'manual of arms competition' twice. Graduated with only two demerits. Check out my Web Site http://members.aol.com/bobwoodsr/bobpage.
On 10/24/99 Donald J. Dwyer (wavp379@hotmail.com) said:
I WAS in CO L14 CAPE MAY 6-52 to 9-52 served on cgc WHITE SAGE out of WOODS HOLE MA.1952 then to enginman school GROTON CONN. 1953 served on cgc UNIMAK out of boston MA. 1953-1954 served on cgc MATAGORDA out of boston MA. and SAND ISLAND T.H.1954 served on cgc BASS WOOD 1954-1955 SAND ISLAND T. H. then to LORAN STA. OSHIMA JAPAN 1955 back to boston MA. in COTP BOSTON MA. DISCHARGED in JUNE 1956 AS EN2 WHAT ONE HELL OF A RUN IN 4 YEARS THE CG IN THAT TIME WAS CALLED THE HOOLIGAN NAVY. AND WE WERE JUST THAT.
On 10/24/99 bob carter (bcpjcar@friend.ly.net) said:
went to boot camp at alameda from nov.58 to march59 remember being in the honor guard and marching in the chinese new years parade in san francsico, spent four years and loved every minute of it,well almost,went to em school in groton then on the Chilula for 26 months,then on the tender voilet in baltimore til discharged,would like to hear from anyone who remembers the good times.
On 10/19/99 FRANK YELTON (FYELTON@AOL.COM) said:
I was in D-14 in November 1952, Retired as a CWO4(ENG) IN OCTOBER 1983
On 10/12/99 Robert Hutson (bobhutson@fredsplace.zzn.com) said:
I graduated from Alpha 41 in Dec. 1959. I was on the Drill Team and enjoyed my stay at Cape May. I retired Dec. 1979.
On 10/11/99 Richard S. Resnick (resnick@flash.net) said:
I started boot camp in Oct 51. I don't remember the company Iwas in, but I didn't finish the tour. I was sent to the hospitalfor 8 weeks and then started with another Company ( I don'tremember it either) in Jan 52. I graduated boot camp in March 52.Anyone out there go through with me either of those times?P.S. I remember two names: Murry Shwimmer and Richard Bird.
On 10/06/99 Leonard Maughan (lmaughan@juno.com) said:
HOTEL 24, ALAMEDA, August 58 - November 58: A group of southern boys redirected from Cape May. We had to wait a week while a company of reserves went ahead of us.(Golf 24). WINONA, RD-A School Groton, St Louis, Denver, Kansas City, Base Ketchikan, WHITE HOLLY, Houston, Base Kodiak, Base&Group New York, MIO NOLA. Ret. 1980 CWO3 (Personnel Administration) Wonderful Career!
On 10/06/99 George Pistey (Sluggotwo@aol.com) said:
in Oscar company from Feb to May of 1959 with a great bunch of guys like to hear from any of you .
On 10/03/99 Wilson J. Cox (resO13nc@verizon.net) said:
QMCS Wilson J. Cox (Ret). Kilo-28, Alameda, California. I remember Dan Mays, Michael J. Bingham, and a Bianco. Long time no seeee.
On 10/03/99 Robert E. Brennan (resO13nc@verizon.net) said:
EMCM Robert E. Brennan (Ret) Nan-25 Cape May. Lot of water under the bridge since Boot Camp. I remember 'Jellybean'
On 10/01/99 Ted Burton (tedburt9@aol.com) said:
I went to Boot Camp at Alameda, CA, Charlie 15, CC BMC Bookout. We had less than 15 recruits in the Co. Couldn't win a Boat race. Entered August 1955 and completed Boot Camp November 1955. Retired CWO4(ENG) 03/31/1983.
On 09/26/99 Kenneth Gehringer (KGehri7648@aol.com) said:
I went to Boot Camp in Cape May N.J. from July to Sept 1955.with Thompson BMC and Steve Galecka BM1. the CO of the base was Capt.Awalt.
On 09/24/99 Jim O'Leary (docket@concentric.net) said:
I reported to Cape May in late Aug. 1953, Assigned to D-19, left there in November, for the 7th. District, then to theCGC Aurora in Savana GA, for a short time then on to Radio School at Groton CT. in Jan '54. After graduation assigned to 7th. District, NMV (Jacksonville, FL) for 6 months then on to COMGANTS, San Juan PR Radio NMR, and the RCC Center for a couple of years. Love to hear from anyone in Boot Company 'DOG-19' (to be politically correctit would be Delta 19 today) or anyone in Radio School, Jan thru April, 1954I spent some time at CG Base Radio Boston, (Marshfield MA)and aborad the USCGC Evergreen in Boston e-Mail to docket@concentric.net
On 09/22/99 Richard L. Githens (RLG438451@aol.com) said:
I was in Dog 5 Co. in Alameda in Feb to May 1955. Later on the CGC Hornbeam in Woods Hole, Ma. Went to radio school and then served on CGC General Greene in Gloucester, Ma. and CGC Citrus, Ketikan, Alaska. Dischared in 1955 as a RM2. I would like to talk to any of the old guys from then.
On 09/16/99 doug wood (dwood@ssofa.com) said:
Was in Cape May summer of 57 in Delta 33. BMC Driggers and BM1 Nick Gallash were in charge. Remember buckets of sand from the beach to the butt kits in the barracks. Anyone for Blood Ball? Retired in 78 as a LT.
On 09/14/99 E.D.D'Arcangelo (edarc@juno.com) said:
I was in A-15 July 15 to Oct 15, 1952. Went directly to Fleet Sonar School, San Diego. Anyone still around from that company?
On 09/14/99 BMCM R W Bragg (ret) (saltybob@webtv.net) said:
I was in Company Easy-27 at Cape May. I was there in Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. I thought it was the coldest place in the world at the time. Our CC's name was BMC Bauer. His asst's name was BM1 Evans. We won honor company 4 times. I would like to hear from anyone that was with me during this time.
On 09/08/99 Dan Coulters, Jr. (dcoulters@acadia.net) said:
Daniel F. 'DAN Coulters, Jr. Entered Cape May in January of 1953. Came dowm with the mumps, so started with one company and finished with another. Who could forget the rowing, rowing, rowing ----- and the lovely walks along the beach in the rain, snow and freezing weather ---- and the time clocks to punch whilst strolling about? Spent time on the Castle Rock WAVP383, went to ET school in Groton in 53/54 and won a trip to LORSTA Cape Atholl in 55/56 - am now active with the auxiliary in Maine.
On 09/05/99 Dan Boyington (boynton@gulftel.com) said:
Boot camp Cape May June-Sept 1955, Company:George 25. Later served on USCG Sagami, Mobile, AL, USCG Air Station, St. Pete, FL and USCG Nemesis, St. Pete, Fl before accepting temporary retirement due to injury. Attended Storekeeper school in Groton, Conn in summer 1956. Welcome all old friends
On 09/04/99 Arthur Hart (cgciris@aol.com) said:
Cape May Dog Company August 1955.I would like to talk to you guys.
On 09/04/99 Larry Richter QMCS RET (richter@clis.com) said:
I was in Charlie 20 company...Nov 53 - March 54 at Cape May. We started with BM1 Jalbert as CC and ended up with BMC Bart as final CC. Cape May was a cold place that winter. Spent timeaboard CG95307 and put USCGC CHILULA WATF-153 in commissionat the CG Yard on 3 Oct. 1956. Left CHILULA in Dec of 57 to bedischarged. Spent the next 21 years in the CG Reserve and retired in 78. Presently live in Morehead City, NC.
On 09/04/99 Leslie Wlater (lcwalter21@aol.com) said:
Company D30 Sept. To Dec. 56. Lift your head and hold it high, Delta 30 is marching by.
On 09/03/99 C.Bud Glidden (cgbmcm@nantucket.net) said:
I was in How 14 from June to August 1952. First Cutter was the Casco and from then on had duty at different ships and stations till I retired finally in 1995 as BMCM. Knew Al Readdy when he served on the 83503 and Hank Schmidt when he served as Medic on the Casco. Hope to hear from some of the mates I served with.Now living in Nantucket,MA
On 08/31/99 Jack Kennington (JHKenn@webtv.net) said:
Jim I remember rowing in December and January.First we had to chip the ice out of the boats, and we usualy we stayed tied to the dock while we rowed because the wind was to high or the water to rough.I dont think I have been cold since.
On 08/31/99 BILL FELKNER (SCOOP) (felkner@bellsouth.net) said:
Alpha-37, 8/58 to 11/58, CC: BM1 Bill Bayer. I retired 1 Sep 78 as CWO3(F&S). SK School 6/59-11/59.
On 08/31/99 John D. Klemm (jklemm1@aol.com) said:
I was in Co. Q-6 Cape May 5/50 to 7/50. Retired as Lcdr in Oct. 1980 at Group Mobile.
On 08/28/99 Les Theriot (edisto@uscg.net) said:
Cape May - C-31 Retired 1977
On 08/27/99 Donald E. Bay (dbay394388@aol.com) said:
I was in Dog 25 at Cape May from 25 may 1955 untill late Aug. 1955. First duty station was 14th District on the CGC Winnebago with T.R. Sargent as CO. Retired CWO3 Electroics in 1975 at Base St. Louis.
On 08/26/99 Bill Hendry (WCHENDRY@aol.com) said:
I was in company Mike-21 July 1954. Retired CWO-4 May 1979.
On 08/24/99 Art DeVore (ddevore@stny.lrun.com) said:
I was in Gulf 40, 7/59 to 10/59. CC was a Radar Chief Crowley anybody left from that summer?
On 08/24/99 Jim Johnson (sallyjim@ptinet.net) said:
I was in Golf 35, April - July 1958. BMC Raybuck was our Company Commander, his assistant was QM1 Earl Edenfield. I remember double timing with an M-1 at high port for an hour every evening for two weeks trying to keep time with a JOOD strolling through his evening rounds. I remember both of the CC's well, also a CS2 who was as wide as he was tall, and twice as tough. He was trying to change his rate to BM, and was our rowing instructor. The man was merciless with a sweep oar in his hands. I don't see anyone yet in this Reunion table mentioning anything about rowing in Boot Camp. I see comments about the grinder and PT, but nothing about rowing early in the morning on the canal, or boat races every week with special liberty to the winners. I also remember a kid from Texas who could break an oar by stroking hard. We were told if you could break an oar by stroking you would get extra privileges. The privilege turned out to be the opportunity to clean up the boat docks in the evening. There were only half a dozen or so USCG recruits in my company, as most were 6 X 6 USCGR. I think I am the only one to stay in for a career. I still have some photographs from Boot Camp, and the black and white company photographs at graduation time. I would be happy to share them with anyone from G-35. Jim Johnson, Bigfork, Montana
On 08/22/99 Richard Bigelow (dickjune@qwestinternet.net) said:
Foxtrot 36 in 1958. Anybody out there that remembers? CC was CPO Jerigan.
On 08/22/99 Bob Eckel (reckel@ls.net) said:
Robert Eckel was in I-33 Sep 1957 to Dec 1957. Retired TTCM in 1982, stayed with CG as civilian and re-retired in 1999 with 41 yrs service.
On 08/19/99 James Woltz (Jwoltz2033@aol.com) said:
I was assigned to Cape May, Company Baker-19 Aug 53, under the leadership of BMC Roe. Went to EN school Mar 54, class 156 and AD school Feb 56, class 35-56D. Advanced to ADCM Jun 74. Was named as the first Enlisted Ancient Albatross Jun 90. Retired (reluctantly) Dec 95. Had a wonderful career, enjoyed most, taking care of people.
On 08/18/99 Al Readdy (readdy@mail.escapees.com) said:
Was in CO E8 Oct '50 to Jan(?) '51. Who was CC? Have a few pics of individuals--who ? and one of the Company--doubt if one could identify anyone!!
On 08/17/99 Matthew Brilakis (tanbar@csusa.net) said:
Bill Brenzel - FOX 15 - Cape May 8/9/52-12/4/52. Would like to hear from any shipmates. send to address above and I will pass it along to him.
On 08/12/99 JOHN CAFFREY (jscsligo@cs.com) said:
Was in boot camp from 5/16/50 until late July. Company M. The Korean war started in June and almost everyone's status was changed from Special Temporary USCG Reserve to USCG. New enlistment contracts from green to white paper. New dog tags and Serial Numbers. And a change in training. Patrolling on the sandy beaches on foot by day and night. Due to a shortage of Coasties to man the OS cutters, special reserve enlistments had been in effect until the Korean war started. Other branches USMC etc., lent their excess enlistees to the USCG Special Temporary Reserve until an opening occurred. My first cutter assignment was the HUMBOLDT WAVP-372. Our ship complement was doubled with coasties from the USCG Reserve. And our armament increased to inclue depth charge racks and K-guns.
On 08/11/99 Richard Trevallee (trev@northlink.com) said:
Arrived at Cape May on April Fools Day 1954 and remained in the CG until November 20 1980. Retired as CWO4. C/C was BMC Roe as I recall and the company was L-20.
On 08/09/99 Darrel Beerbohm (beerbohm@acadiacom.net) said:
I was in Lima-29 (August 56 to Nov 56) at Cape May Boot Camp. I stayed in the Guard and retired as A CWO Bosn. I think only 2 or 3 from this company made a career in the Coast Guard.My brother Melvin went through Boot in Cape May,in 1953. Do not know what company.
On 08/09/99 Wayne Gray (wgrays@beachlink.com) said:
I was in company O-35 from June to Sept. 1958. Anyone still around from that company?
On 08/07/99 Bill Sage (billsage@radiks.net) said:
I was in Boot Camp @ Cape May, July - September 1953 in Company Love 18. Our Company Commander was QM1 / QMC Lewis. Is there any other Love 18'ers out there?
On 08/07/99 Cliff Wood (coastie_1790@yahoo.com) said:
ISO members of R-26 Cape May Feb-May 58
On 08/07/99 Candido Valcarcel (CVAL8@aol.com) said:
Graduated Dec. 54 from LOVE-22 Cape May, N.J.Company Commander was BMC Allen, Asst. Company Commander was BM1 Kilroy. Our Company was the best Marching Group Cape ever saw, and second to none in the Manual of Arms.
On 08/06/99 Jack Kennington (JHKenn@webtv.net) said:
Alpha 34. October 1957-December 1957. Cape May sure was cold for a Texas boy.
On 08/05/99 Hank Schmidt (artcoy@vbe.com) said:
I was in Boot Company D11 from July '51 through Oct. '51. Our Company Commander was Parker BM1.Anybody out there remember me?
On 08/04/99 Ward Hollesen (wardh@goldrush.com) said:
I was in November 23 at Alameda in 1958 was in the Reserves in the 6 by 8 program served on the Dexter after Boot Camp! Then did time on the Taney and The Gresham! Would like to hear from anyone from that Era Chief Bookout was our CC!
On 08/03/99 Jon S. Yeager (jon106@centurytel.net) said:
I was in Cape May in early 59 and was in Lima 38 a 30 man company with Mike 38. Hoffman BM1 was our company commander until he got in trouble for stealing food from the galley. He was shipped out in our 11th week. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who was in Mike or Lima 38.
On 08/02/99 Ian MacCartney (plaidlad@worldnet.att.net) said:
I was at Cape May from July 1957 to January 58, with Golf 33 under Chief Bill Crowley, would like to hear from anyone. Doug Pine made Lcdr. Inge was a radioman in the 7th. I retired from the CG as a civilian with 40 years.
On 07/31/99 Doak Walker (saad@ptialaska.net) said:
Went through bootcamp 21 Sep 54 was in Item-22 we had a greatcompany basketball team with Poth and Wineberg. We got out acouple of days before Xmas. Also gradulating with us were K-22and L-22 so they would not have to come back after the New Yearfor Just a week or so.If you were a 255 sailor I have a websitejust for you http://www.ptialaska.net/~saad
On 07/29/99 R . W. Leigh (Rleigh26@aol.com) said:
Was in Co. D-2 Cape May last of Oct. To Dec. and out before Chistmas. Com. Commander BM1 Stowe. Stayed for long time and ret. RMCM.
On 07/25/99 JOE HEDGES (PUPPYHOG@AOL) said:
was in I 32 in summer of 57 retired in 77 as RMC wud like to hear from any in that co.
On 07/23/99 Toby Chapeau (cchapeau@griffinpower.org) said:
Delta 37 - Labor day 58 to Dec 58. BMC Gray Company Commander; after we ran him off then BM1 McPhail. Primarily reserve company. Joined regulars 1961, retired as CDR 1987. Now Police Chief Griffin GA. Anybody out there?
On 07/20/99 Bill Theel (billandree@cox.net) said:
Went thru Cape May,Started the 20 something of May-54 Think it was Easy Co. Earned honor Co 3 weeks was also in Canary Co. Quite an experience for a 17 year old farm boy from Kansas.Thanks to the C G, I sure grew up and the next 4 years prepared me for a GOOD life.Would like to hear from anyone I was acquainted with,Its been a while.William A (Bill)Theel
On 07/17/99 Robert Swanson (robertswanson@fredsplace.zzn.com) said:
I was in Co. A-16 Alameda Dec. 1955 to Mar.1956
On 07/16/99 James (Woody) Woods (cecil39@yahoo.com) said:
his is James C. (woody) Woods,MK1 ret. I went thru in K-32 inJune 57.I remember the boat dock and the grinder well. woody
On 07/16/99 Allen Harrop (uscgw333@aol.com) said:
Completed Boot training on september 1953. The Company Commander was Kelly CBM and the Company was Love 19.Remained on the Base as Permanent Party for 2 years.
On 07/15/99 Donald L. Gibson (mrgunny58@aol.com) said:
I was in Boot Camp Co November 30 Cape May December 1956 to March 1957. CPO Igo was Co Commander. Would like to hear from anyone in that company
On 07/14/99 Bobby Padgett (sombra93@aol.com) said:
I was in Romeo-36 Aug-Oct '58. Stayed in 26 years. Retired 01 Oct '84. Anyone still around from that era? BM1 Barnes was C/C
On 07/14/99 W. Weber (winkhw@aol.com) said:
Foxtrot 29 (Alameda) formed November 1959, BM1 Willie Braxton was CC. Graduated 2/60 I think.
On 07/14/99 Jack Pressler (elhs1959@aol.com) said:
Hi! This is Jack Pressler ... Hotel 41 ... Cape May ... Sept - Dec 59 ... 30 'man' company ... Rival: India 41 ... would be glad to hear from anyone who recalls those days!
On 07/12/99 Eugene B. Calmon (ebcalmon@aol.com) said:
I was in Co.K-11 from Sept. to Dec.1951. I was stationed on Graves Light,Point Allerton L.B.S, and the CGC Castle Rock 383 to 1954. I also went to Engineman School at Groton,Conn.I was an EN3.I would like to hear from old ship mates.
On 07/11/99 Wayne Carlton (waynecar41@hotmail.com) said:
Was in Item-26 from September 55-December 55. BMC Billups was C/C. Retired from Group Cape May in June 82 as CWO4 Bosn. Career started and ended in Cape May.
On 07/10/99 Gary Hodge (gary_bonnie@msn.com) said:
Gary Hodge, A-30 Cape May, Sept-Dec 1956 BMC Towns and BM1 Hoffman in charge. Duck walked the grinder almost every day spend 21 years in the Coast Guard retiring in 1977. Still should have been doing the duck walk or wish I was able too.
On 07/10/99 Victor Huck CWO3 Ret (vhuck1@maine.rr.com) said:
Hello I am from Able 24 Jan to may 1955.
On 07/09/99 Russ Johnson (jlr@epud.net) said:
Russ Johnson, Alpha-28, Feb-May 56. Retired 76.
On 07/09/99 Andrew J. HORVATH (USCGRET@WEBTV.NET) said:
HOTEL 36 JULY-SEPT 1958, Retired 1 Aug 78
On 07/08/99 James Marshall Dillard (JJMD@worldnet.att.net) said:
I was in Boot Camp from Sept 1958 until Dec 1958. If I rember rightit was Mike 37. The Company Comander was BM1 Hofman. Any one stillaround from this time e mail me would like to hear from ya llMarshall Dillard
On 07/07/99 Charles E. Schofield (102527.2540@CompuServe.com) said:
I went to Boot Camp at Cape May, C-19, August 1953. Sang in the chapel choir with Jack Richardson, directing.
On 07/06/99 GENE BLACKWELL (reso8g9g@verizon.net) said:
I GRADUATED FROM H40 IN SEPT 1959
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