This temporary viewer will allow you to view the entries until we complete this section. Entries are in the order received ... oldest first. 6/26/2006 11:48 Name : George Long Rate : EMC SS Dates : USN RETIRED Email : seafox9@hotmail.com comments : I was aboard the Gunny Sack, from early 1950 untill AUG. 1952. I was an EN at the time in the port side AUX gang. Good ship, great crew and many fond memories. Changed my rate to EM and transfered to submarine duty. --------------------------------- 6/26/2006 12:55 Name : Ron Kennedy Rate : PN Dates : 1957-59 Email : bfkron@yahoo.com comments : Get ready for our 2007 reunion in San Diego. April 29,30,May1st 2007 --------------------------------- 7/3/2006 3:17 Name : shelton weaver Rate : seaman b.m Dates : nov 1958 --dec 1962 Email : papamoon@cox-internet.com comments : enjoyed the reunions -will be there in 07- wifes name mary you are doing a good job' --------------------------------- 7/3/2006 20:13 Name : Wachenschwanz, Benjamin A. Rate : YNSR Dates : 2006-2010 Email : comments : Go navy, stay blue. --------------------------------- 7/4/2006 20:42 Name : harry dengel Rate : BT FN Dates : 1962-1966 Email : harryd243@hotmail.com comments : i enjoy looking in this site from time to time --------------------------------- 7/7/2006 10:33 Name : Bob Mintz Rate : ET2 Dates : 1952-54 Email : rmintz1648@aol.com comments : --------------------------------- 7/7/2006 11:37 Name : CHARLES C TODD Rate : L/CPL USMC Dates : 12 / 57 TO 2/63 Email : MRCHISTIAN7397@AOL.COM comments : AS A MARINES BEING DRPLOYED TO CUBA DURNING THE MISSILE CRISIS ME AN MY CREW WAS TREATED VERY WELL AN MADE SUM GOOD FRIEND AN IT WAS A VERY GOOD RUN SHIP WAS AN HORNOR TO BE ABOARD --------------------------------- 7/8/2006 5:16 Name : weaver Rate : deckape Dates : navy -1958 -1962 Email : papamoon@cox-internet.com comments : good job --------------------------------- 7/8/2006 15:3 Name : Jack Harer Rate : RM2 Dates : 1952 to 1955 Email : cjharer@centurytel.net comments : --------------------------------- 7/10/2006 7:18 Name : Bill Ludtke Rate : RD2 Dates : 1956-1959 Email : william.r.ludtke@wellsfargo.com comments : Great job with the reunion. We couldn't have a better chairman. --------------------------------- 7/13/2006 13:43 Name : Robert M. Gilbreath Rate : PC3 Dates : 1962-1966 Email : comments : --------------------------------- 7/15/2006 11:36 Name : George Long Rate : en3 Dates : 1950 thru 52 Email : seafox9@hotmail.com comments : OK Ron, know you are a busy person and that is why your PH is always busy. Had a power outage here while on line and lost my address book. So send your e-mail addy, soonest. --------------------------------- 7/21/2006 10:43 Name : Gerald Gillmore Rate : PN2 (E-5) Dates : 12/65 - 05/66 Email : bettyjerry@gmail.com comments : --------------------------------- 7/24/2006 16:44 Name : Jimmy C. Wright Rate : RD 2 Dates : 8/19/55-1/13/59 Email : jwright123@comcast.net comments : --------------------------------- 7/25/2006 20:3 Name : Harold V. Larson Rate : SK1 Dates : January 3 1951-October 24, 1954 Email : hmvjlars@tds.net comments : --------------------------------- 7/25/2006 20:11 Name : J0hn S King Rate : Gunner mate First C Dates : Nov.43 to Aug.45 Email : saraandjohnking@webtv.com. comments : Gun station stab 40s right of bridge --------------------------------- 7/25/2006 20:26 Name : Gary Rugg Rate : HM2 Dates : 5/65 to 4/66 Email : ghrugg@centurytel.net comments : --------------------------------- 7/25/2006 21:7 Name : Ronald Lynch Rate : Ltjg Dates : 1959-1961 Email : rplynch@cox.net comments : Supply Officer --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 2:21 Name : Clifford Boxer Jr Rate : EM3 Dates : 1967-1970 Email : clifford.e.boxer@verizon.net comments : --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 3:45 Name : Fred Carrozzo Rate : FTG2 Dates : Oct 68 to Sept 72 Email : cheezetec2@earthlink.net comments : I can't fix it if I don't know its broke. --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 4:33 Name : shelton weaver Rate : seaman b.m 1-div Dates : 10-58 - 12-62 Email : papamoon@cox-internet.com comments : hi -ron.sea you"ll in dago mary --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 4:56 Name : Rininger, Chuck Rate : MMCS Dates : Email : crininger@hotmail.com comments : I Dont remember the dates i was on the Gunny Sack. Ron this is so awsome. Im Still working in San Diego --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 5:40 Name : Mike Anderson Rate : RM3 Dates : '66-'68 Email : MAnderson@Moneygram.com comments : --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 6:58 Name : Bill Wible Rate : Dates : Email : billwible@comcast.net comments : --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 7:10 Name : DARRELL HARRIS Rate : SK2 Dates : 3/52 TO 3/56 Email : KATDANCERKAT@YAHOO.COM comments : --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 9:35 Name : Todd ( Theodore) Grubb Rate : Radarman Seaman Dates : 1952-1953 Email : todd_grubb@msn.com comments : --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 11:0 Name : Norman Truesdale Rate : em 2 dv2 Dates : 58--1962 Email : nkstorman@hartcom.net comments : Like to hear from any old,,shipmates.... Now live in Hartwell ga. 30643.....706 376 2224 --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 12:52 Name : Michael Varnell Rate : SK2 Dates : 11/1967 - 04/1970 Email : mbvarnell@yahoo.com comments : --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 14:28 Name : Bill Ludtke Rate : RD 2 Dates : 03/56-09/59 Email : william.r.ludtke@wellsfargo.com comments : Wife Kathy --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 21:1 Name : Harold "Andy" Andrews Rate : MM2 Dates : Nov'43-Apr.'46 Email : andyhvacr@sbcglobal.net comments : Bowser boat crew Feb.'44(Roi_Namur). A Div Starboard pump room M-Div Port engine room GQ Station 20mm Plank Owner --------------------------------- 7/26/2006 22:48 Name : Jack Buick Rate : RD Dates : 1956-59 Email : jackbuick@earthlink.net comments : About time this site had a guest log :-) --------------------------------- 7/27/2006 8:22 Name : Kenneth R Shigley Rate : BM3 Dates : 1962-1965 Email : kcshigley@sti.net comments : --------------------------------- 7/27/2006 14:54 Name : Al Barros Rate : I C-2 2nd class diver Dates : 1953 - 1957 Email : barros2@hotmail.com comments : Duty station and quarters in I.C. room.Worked closely with EM personal. Ran movies in machine shop.Stood watch at elect swbrd above pump room. Attended crap games aboard, and chased broads ashore. I remember Louie Voeckel,Smallwood,Shute,Jessop Logan,Audry, Babersky.Email me. --------------------------------- 7/27/2006 19:34 Name : Tom Knox Rate : E-2 Seaman Dates : LOL, June 1967 Email : tkgraphic@aol.com comments : I enjoyed the reunion lasy year, looking forward to 2007! Even though the last time I went to San Diego, I came home without a leg.:) --------------------------------- 7/28/2006 12:22 Name : Fred Tooker Rate : YNSN, YN3 and YN2 Dates : 9-52 - 8-55 Email : tookerfred@aol.com comments : --------------------------------- 7/30/2006 13:49 Name : Radie Harbour Rate : fn Dates : 1953 to 1954 Email : harbourradie@hotmail.com comments : --------------------------------- 8/2/2006 17:0 Name : Jim Hamilton Rate : Fireman Dates : 1-68 to 8--69 Email : j_l_hamilton@comcast.net comments : --------------------------------- 8/2/2006 17:11 Name : oliver humphrey Rate : MM3 Dates : 3/3/66 to 2/19/70 Email : ziggie2000us@yahoo.com comments : I would like to hear from shipmates to that time frame --------------------------------- 8/5/2006 17:36 Name : Jack Harer Rate : RM2 Dates : 1952-1955 Email : cjharer@centurytel.com comments : --------------------------------- 8/7/2006 4:18 Name : shelton weaver Rate : seaman b.m 1-div Dates : 10-58 - 12-62 Email : 70605 comments : see you all in dago --------------------------------- 8/7/2006 5:44 Name : Jim Craycraft Rate : EM3 Dates : July 4, 1966 to March 25, 1970 Email : jim.deb@cox.net comments : --------------------------------- 8/7/2006 8:42 Name : harry dengel Rate : btfn Dates : 1962-1966 Email : harryd243@hotmail.com comments : --------------------------------- 8/7/2006 14:18 Name : BOB GRIMES Rate : IC3 Dates : 1968 - 1970 Email : BUBBABID@MSN.COM comments : --------------------------------- 8/12/2006 13:32 Name : bobby wagner Rate : E4 Dates : 1968 1971 Email : comments : --------------------------------- 8/12/2006 15:7 Name : George Long Rate : en3 Dates : 1950-52 Email : seafox9@hotmail.com comments : Just checking the site. --------------------------------- 8/13/2006 14:17 Name : bert alphonso Rate : S/2c Dates : 44/46 Email : bauer@TABLETOPTELLPHONE.COM comments : SAND ME A EMAIL FIRST DIV STBORD SIDE --------------------------------- 8/17/2006 7:24 Name : Robert D. Gates, P.E. Rate : QM2 Dates : '66-'70 Email : comments : --------------------------------- 8/18/2006 13:37 Name : Stephen F. Griswold Rate : SFM3 Dates : 66-67 Email : biggriz@bellsouth.net comments : I would like to hear from anyone that served with me when we where in Narm. doring 66-67. Please contact me by e-male biggriz@bellsouth.net or by phone. 772 589 2348 or 772 360 7045. It would be grate to hear from you. Your shipmate Griz --------------------------------- 8/19/2006 22:24 Name : Donald J. "Wag" Wagner Rate : undesignated SA to SM2 Dates : 5/'56 - 9/'59 Email : navwags@earthlink.net comments : The site is improving greatly Ron & Jack!! Was waiting for this guest log to make it's debute! Would like to hear from any/all involved in the Arctic supply of the Distant Early Warning (DEWline) radar line in summer of 1956 - my current research project. --------------------------------- 8/25/2006 22:45 Name : peter j sylvester Rate : seaman 3rd class Dates : 1961/1963 Email : pesy7@aol.com comments : --------------------------------- 8/26/2006 16:37 Name : Forrest Roberts Rate : HM1 Dates : 67-68 Email : forrrob1@yahoo.com comments : --------------------------------- 8/28/2006 8:24 Name : Chuck Wellington Rate : MM Dates : 69-70 Email : craw146@aol.com comments : Looking forward to seeing others who served on the Gunny Sack. As you can see, it's been quite a while. Since 1970. Any one out there remember the cross member that flew off the port engine and into the condenser off Vung Tau? --------------------------------- 8/28/2006 9:27 Name : Wayne Kidd Rate : MM3 Dates : 1968-1970 Email : waynekidd@coinet.com comments : I was on the last cruise to Vietnam when we carried the Flagstaff and the Tucomcari to Danang and then brought them back to San Diego. I believe that we also carried extra barrels for the New Jersey on that trip. --------------------------------- 8/29/2006 20:17 Name : Earl Jowers Rate : Seaman Dates : 1969-1970 Email : mr_j_57@yahoo.com comments : I served on deck force on the Gunny Sack until it was decommissioned in 1970. I then went to Storekeeper "A"school and the went to the USS San Marcos, LSD 25 and decommissioned it and was transfered to the USS Arcturus AF52 where I received an early out. I would love to go to the reunion, but none of my buddies are on the list. --------------------------------- 9/3/2006 10:44 Name : Manuel Furtado Rate : Engine Room Dates : WW II Email : mlcourtney@comcast.net comments : Hello, I am one of Manny Furtado's daughters. Our dad passed away eight years ago. I was wondering if anyone is on line who would remember our father? Sincerely, Mary Lee Courtney Lee, NH --------------------------------- 9/4/2006 13:48 Name : Jack Randall Rate : MMC Dates : 1949-1952 Email : dee03ber01b@infowest.com comments : I am Jack Randall's daughter, Beryle Louise Randall. My father died in 1991. I am just interested in learning anything about my father and his service in the Navy. Thanks --------------------------------- 9/10/2006 17:57 Name : Jerry Reafs Rate : MR 3 Dates : 51/54 Email : jerbear@pioneernet.net comments : --------------------------------- 9/14/2006 12:23 Name : harris, milburn Rate : mm3 class Dates : 48/52 Email : melrosemeadows @aol.com comments : sorry i have not had ontact with the reunios but i am thinging about the upcoming one. anyinfo willbe helpfull --------------------------------- 9/15/2006 19:57 Name : LUTZ,RICHARD E. Rate : SMSN Dates : 4/64-12/69 Email : poooch@PEOPLEPC.COM comments : Thanks for the tour. I was aboard COLONIAL LSD-18 66'to67' Nice site you have here. Well done. --------------------------------- 9/17/2006 13:32 Name : john emminger Rate : ft3 Dates : 67-69 Email : wheelsdelsol@cox.net comments : --------------------------------- 9/24/2006 3:38 Name : Ed Flook Rate : ETR2 Dates : 1959-1960 Email : oldsalt40@msn.com comments : Good web site - see you at the reunion. --------------------------------- 9/30/2006 9:44 Name : Robert S. Frank II Rate : Dates : Email : cavalier_cavalry@yahoo.com comments : My grandfather served aboard the Gunston Hall in the second world war. His name was James Arthur Risner, but he went by "Lucky". --------------------------------- 10/2/2006 16:35 Name : Harold Larson Rate : SK1 Dates : January 3 1951-October 24, 1954 Email : hmvjlars@tds.net comments : I hope that the next reunion will be in a different place, such as Kansas City or Omaha, or Bremerton, or the east coast. I loved San Diego when we were there, but I want to go to another city. HVL --------------------------------- 10/2/2006 18:9 Name : ROBERT F. LUKE Rate : MM3 Dates : 1966-1968 Email : rclukeca@cox.net comments : I'm glad to hear about the reunion. I plan on attending --------------------------------- 10/2/2006 18:18 Name : Lewis Hevel Rate : Dates : Email : lhevel@isp.com comments : You are doing a good job! Thanks! --------------------------------- 10/2/2006 18:56 Name : Fred Sauer Rate : ETN2 Dates : 1962-1965 Email : kd0co@pro-ns.net comments : --------------------------------- 10/2/2006 19:8 Name : Trapp, Harry D. Rate : MR2 Dates : Feb 52 - Feb 56 Email : hdtrapp@juno.com comments : You do a great job on this website. Better than many for businesses that I have seen. --------------------------------- 10/3/2006 11:56 Name : shelton weaver Rate : bm Dates : 59 -62 Email : papamoon@cox-internet.com comments : see you"ll guys in the florida bar 5-t/h an G st in dago WEAVER --------------------------------- 10/10/2006 7:34 Name : Robert E . Roh Rate : SKG3 Dates : 9-29-54 to 9-556 active duty Email : comments : --------------------------------- 10/19/2006 16:56 Name : James Zike Rate : CS1 Dates : Mar '61 toFeb '63 Email : buz100@sbcglobal.net comments : Hope to attend reunion. --------------------------------- 10/26/2006 18:28 Name : Francis P. Avellone Rate : Ens SC USNR Dates : 7/46 to 4/47 Email : w9fa@arrl.net comments : Came aboard as Supply/Disbursing officer at Bikini and decomissioned the ship in Long Beach. Retired as CDR in 1966 Hadn't known anything about recommissioning etc. until reading your ship's history. --------------------------------- 11/3/2006 5:49 Name : Thomas Mirabella Rate : DC3 Dates : Nov 88 - Nov 95 Email : mirabella57a@verizon.net comments : I served on the U.S.S Gunston Hall LSD 44 and I was part of the crew that commissioned the ship. I am Proud to being back the name --------------------------------- 11/6/2006 14:17 Name : LARRY PETTY Rate : BM3 Dates : 1969-1970 Email : ldpetty@juno.com comments : great site. --------------------------------- 11/13/2006 13:40 Name : Earl McLaughlin Rate : RD3 Dates : 1967-1970 Email : spirate@houston.rr.com comments : Great site. I still have my cruise book. THE GUNSTON HALL CODICIL WESTPAC'69 --------------------------------- 11/15/2006 12:33 Name : Gary Reid Rate : EM4 Dates : 1965---1968 Email : reidfamily2024@hotmail.com comments : Portland Or. --------------------------------- 11/15/2006 19:11 Name : weaver Rate : deckape -sn Dates : 59 -62 Email : papamoon@cox-internet.com comments : keep in touch --------------------------------- 11/17/2006 11:55 Name : Jim Hulse Rate : SFM 2 Dates : 1959 - 1964 Email : hulse@ihug.co.nz comments : I miss all me mates! --------------------------------- 11/18/2006 19:46 Name : Edwin Wosick Rate : SFP-2 Dates : 1965-1968 Email : dareddie@earthlink.net comments : We're planning on being at the reunion, please e-mail. Looking forward to seeing someone from the ship and dates I was aboard. --------------------------------- 11/18/2006 23:28 Name : dean hedlund Rate : yn3 Dates : 1/60 - 4/66 Email : coaster@lakedalelink.net comments : Gunnysack 4/60 - 5/61 Great Lakes 5/61 - 10/62 NavSta SanJuan,PR 11/62 - 11/64 FTG GTMO 10ND 12/64 - 12/65 FHTNC 9ND Gr Lakes 12/65 - 4/66 --------------------------------- 11/19/2006 10:38 Name : james gilson Rate : sk3 Dates : 1969-170 Email : jimbear1237@yahoo.com comments : i served on the gunnysack as a sk and was on the decommsioning crew in brementon, wash. when we turn it over. hope to see all at the reunion. --------------------------------- 11/22/2006 19:39 Name : GEORGE H ROBERTS Rate : BM3 Dates : 1954-1957 Email : RENTACOP33@YAHOO.COM comments : I SERVED AS MASTER-AT-ARMS MOST OF THE TIME, ALSO BOXED DURING MY TIME ABOARD THE SHIP --------------------------------- 12/21/2006 3:25 Name : Cliff Boxer Rate : EM3 Dates : 1967-1970 Email : clifford.e.boxer@verizon.net comments : I am looking for Tom Collins MM2. I have tried to find him several times. If anyone knows where he is let me know. Cliff --------------------------------- 12/27/2006 13:59 Name : Ray hall Rate : SFP3 Dates : 66-68 Email : raymond.a.hall@tek.com comments : I am looking for anyone served with me --------------------------------- 12/29/2006 5:2 Name : Larry Dixon Rate : EM2 Dates : '67 - '70 Email : larryd_p38@netzero.com comments : --------------------------------- 1/6/2007 17:50 Name : James T. Purifoy,Sr. Rate : YN3 Dates : 8/66-11/68 Email : tpurifo1@midsouth.rr.com comments :Visited GH in DaNang in 1968 visiting Jerry West who was an RM. I was assigned to the SeaBees at NAVSUPPACTDNG. My son was deployed on GH-LSD44 (ENS & LTJG)in 95/96. I spent 5 days at sea with them on a single tiger cruise. So I have been on both ships. --------------------------------- 1/11/2007 18:6 Name : Kurt Hand Rate : SK3 Dates : 66 to 68 Email : kurtehand@hotmail.com comments : Three of us- Mark Smith (Smitty)from Philadelphia, Bob Gates from Huntingdon, Pa. and myself went through Great Lakes together and got orders to the Gunston Hall together. I left in 68 for the USS White River. --------------------------------- 1/23/2007 6:49 Name : shelton weaver Rate : sn Dates : 58-62 Email : mammamoon@suddenlink.net comments : see ya;ll in dago in 07 --------------------------------- 1/31/2007 9:55 Name : Ellsworth "Frank" Frankson Rate : SK2 Dates : 3/51 - 10/54 Email : ellsfran@aol.com comments : GSK storeroom supervisor: director on 40mm mount port side: played fiddle & guitar in bands on board: would like to hear from former shipmates. Live in South Bend, Indiana. See you at the reunion. --------------------------------- 2/1/2007 15:11 Name : Ronald Garba Rate : EM3 Dates : 1969-1970 Email : rippleron50@sbcglobal.net comments : --------------------------------- 2/12/2007 19:48 Name : Kenneth F. Mathis Rate : E-3 Dates : 59-61 Email : skakenm@sbcglobal.net comments : Just found this Willbe in touch Tks. --------------------------------- 2/18/2007 16:27 Name : Squirrel Murphy Rate : MM3 Dates : Spring 1966-Spring 1967 Email : Squirrel@dependmail.com comments : Pretty nice. Brought back some old memories. Keep up the good work. I went into the Seabees in 1967 and am retiring 11Mar2007. But I will always remember my time aboard the Gunston Hall LSD5 and going up the rivers in Vietnam. And of course the P.I. for supply pickups. --------------------------------- 2/26/2007 19:5 Name : Jeffrey George Wilson Rate : Dates : Email : jeffaba03@yahoo.com comments : My fater James Hugh Wilson, served on the Gunston Hall during WWII in the pacific theatre.... Thank you for your site..... Jeff --------------------------------- 3/7/2007 10:45 Name : Winters O. Hope Rate : FT2 Dates : 1957 - 1959 Email : wintersoh@bellsouth.net comments : Much sea has slipped beneath the hull since I last thought about Her. It brings back a number of great memories to scan through the registered attendees of this year's reunion. I may try to attend, even if it's just to confirm that some old shipmates are still alive and kicking. --------------------------------- 3/11/2007 11:23 Name : HEVEL, Lewis R. Rate : SN/PN3 Dates : '54-'55 Email : lhevel@isp.com comments : Just a note to let you know I appreciate the communication and do read the info that I receive. Also, I just remembered it is time to renew my Association membership. Best wishes. --------------------------------- 3/12/2007 8:27 Name : Thomas Taylor Rate : MM2 Dates : Oct 54 - Jul 58 Email : tomyt36@sbcglobal.net comments : I didn't serve on the Gunston Hall but I served on the Epping Forest LSD-4 with Ron Kennedy before he was trans. to the Gunston Hall In 1958 --------------------------------- 3/12/2007 14:28 Name : frank adams Rate : dc e3 Dates : 66 70 Email : keeperfrank@aol.com comments : looking for shipmates on the sack during those years !!?? --------------------------------- 3/12/2007 16:17 Name : BOB GRIMES Rate : IC-3 Dates : 68-70 Email : GRIMESRD@VERIZON.NET comments : NEW EMAIL ADDRESS --------------------------------- 3/13/2007 10:13 Name : Dean Hedlund Rate : YN3 Dates : 60 - 66 Email : coaster@lakedalelink.net comments : Sorry to hear about Ron Long, its kind of a reminder to all of us to slow down a little and enjoy every day. --------------------------------- 3/13/2007 10:13 Name : Dean Hedlund Rate : YN3 Dates : 60 - 66 Email : coaster@lakedalelink.net comments : Wish I could make the reunion ... I have to pass. Hello to all. Thanks Ron. Your doing a hell of a job. We need more people like yourself to bring back memories for the rest of us. Theres very few weeks that go by that I don't think of the old times aboard the Gunny sac and the crew members. Somethings you never forget. --------------------------------- 3/13/2007 17:26 Name : Harold "Andy" Andrews Rate : MM2 Dates : '43-'46 Email : andyhvacr@sbcglobal.net comments : Where is everyone from '43-46???? I served in Port engine and A div. --------------------------------- 3/28/2007 21:49 Name : andy andrews Rate : MM2 Dates : '43-'46 Email : andyhvacr@sbcglobal comments : looking for Carl Patterson MM1 '43-'46 from Indiana. Served in A div. and Bowser Boat at Roi&Namur. --------------------------------- 4/11/2007 14:43 Name : Webmaster Rate : Dates : Email : webmaster@ussgunstonhall.org comments : Reminder ... Entries that do not have a valid e-mail address will NOT be posted. Entries longer than approx 250 characters will be edited or removed. --------------------------------- 4/18/2007 12:7 Name : Charles Belting Rate : MM1 Dates : 64-70 Email : chudor659@aol.com comments : Just wanted to know why we haven't heard from Bill Greene. He was the driving force behind getting this Reunion Association started back in '95. I would like to suggest that we have the reunion in Las Vegas - the hotels and food prices can't be beat.we always had a sucessful reunion. --------------------------------- 4/25/2007 18:2 Name : BILL DRISCOLL Rate : BM Dates : 1962 1965 Email : EAGLE_357@VERIZON.NET comments : I WOULD LIKE FOR BILL GREEN TO COME BACK TO FIND THE REST OF OUR SHIP MATES.IF HE CAN. --------------------------------- 5/1/2007 9:7 Name : Stephen Griswold Rate : SFM3 Dates : 65-67 Email : bmitchell@ircgov.com comments : Griz passed away. Looking for anyone who knew him while aboard from 66-67. He was a shipfitter/metal smith (welder) doing repair work on ship and PCFs in Nam. Thank you for your assistance. --------------------------------- 5/5/2007 13:43 Name : Bill Smith Rate : MEW 1 Dates : 1951 1952 Email : vsmith@sirinet.net comments : I believe our executive officer, Cmdr Hartz left our ship, USS Everglades AD-24 to take up duties of CO in 1952. Is that correct? --------------------------------- 5/17/2007 4:28 Name : Richard Cooper Rate : ITC(SW/AW) Dates : 1983-Present Email : richard.p.cooper@gmail.com comments : Thanks to the Reunion Crew of the USS Gunston Hall for sending donations to personnel in AFGHANISTAN. I am in BAGRAM - our Sailors were sent some boxes with donations from your Crew! You kindness and generosity are second to none! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support of our Sailors! GO NAVY!!!! --------------------------------- 5/24/2007 5:52 Name : oliver humphrey Rate : mm3 Dates : 66-70 Email : ziggie2000us@yahoo.com comments : would like to hear from all of you --------------------------------- 5/30/2007 7:57 Name : RENALDO ESPINOZA Rate : CS-3 Dates : DEC 1962 TO JULY 1964 Email : RENALDO.ESPINOZA@DFAS.MIL comments : --------------------------------- 6/7/2007 19:34 Name : oliver humphrey Rate : MM3 Dates : 3/3/66-3/19/70 Email : ziggie2000us@yahoo.com comments : I would love to hear from anyone that served on the gunnysack.I served on her from 1966 to 1970 --------------------------------- 6/10/2007 12:28 Name : wayne J. Thompson, Jr. Rate : SK1 Dates : May 13,1951- May 06,1955 Email : wjtandblt@aol.com comments : Need to renew my membership. Please advise. Tommy --------------------------------- 7/7/2007 15:23 Name : George Long Rate : en2 Dates : 1950 - 1952 Email : seafox9@hotmail.com comments : --------------------------------- 7/9/2007 9:39 Name : Bob Houle Rate : SM3 Dates : Oct 1967 - July 1971 Email : bobandpam@charter.net comments : I was aboard the LSD5 from Jan 1968 until the end of the Decommissioning ceremony on May 25,1970. --------------------------------- 7/16/2007 14:21 Name : Charles K. Smith Rate : BM2 Dates : July 8.1943/Mar.13,1946 Email : emaeday@sbcglobal.net comments : Plank Owner. The reunion officers for the 2007 did an outstanding job. They are to be commended. Hope to see everyone in 2009. --------------------------------- 7/16/2007 14:32 Name : Moon Mullin Rate : PN3 Dates : 51 thru 53 Email : maumoon@aol.com comments : Still lookin down at the grass, not lookin up at it, all is well --------------------------------- 7/16/2007 15:49 Name : Trapp, Harry D Rate : MR2/LCDR Dates : Feb 52 - Jul91 Email : hdtrapp@juno.com comments : Very much enjoy the Reunion Association and appreciate the work the staff has done to keep it going. Time is not on our side and wish we could get LSD 44 to join with us. Best regards --------------------------------- 7/18/2007 18:17 Name : frank adams Rate : damagecontrol Dates : 1967 1970 Email : KEEOERFRANK@AOL.COM comments : --------------------------------- 7/27/2007 18:9 Name : Tom Niblack Rate : YN3 Dates : 06/01/1969 to 03/21/1970 Email : tbniblack@verizon.net comments : I did not realize that there was a website for the Gunston Hall. I was discharged from active duty on the day we returned to San Diego. I found a photo of the ship in an antique store that shows her with a 5" gun on the second deck and an open bridge. I would guess that it was taken during WWII. If anybody would like copies you can email me. --------------------------------- 8/22/2007 13:4 Name : don knapp Rate : gm3/c Dates : 1943-1950 Email : thelegendz@sbcglobal.net comments : nice web - would like to know if there are any pic of LCI (g)404 in for repairs to it in 1944 at kosso pass in peleliu islands where the fleet was in as repairs to ships aft as we were damanged by bomb thanks --------------------------------- 9/1/2007 17:26 Name : carl wayne Birks Rate : BM3 Dates : 1964 1966 Email : comments : Kondracki, travis, Basore I think of all you guys often --------------------------------- 9/3/2007 13:27 Name : John Gillow Rate : ETN-2 Dates : '67 - '72 Email : wildtrapper46@yahoo.com comments : Served on the Gunny Sack from 5/69 to 5/70. Did the last tour she made to Vietnam. See many names from that same time period. --------------------------------- 9/15/2007 17:31 Name : Maximilian F. Steinbuchel Rate : E3 Dates : 1960-1966 Email : MSteinbuchel@cox.net comments : I served on the Gunston Hall for several months after finishing small boat school on Coronado island in 1961. --------------------------------- 9/19/2007 16:45 Name : William "Leon" Hammond Rate : Dates : WWII Email : hammondwb@hotmail.com comments : My grandfather Leon Hammond served during WWII, He is living in Birmingham, AL. Would like to hear from anyone who served with him. --------------------------------- 10/8/2007 13:4 Name : L.A.Michelsen (Mike) Rate : S/F 1/C Dates : Atomic bomb test Email : Mikendi4@msn.com comments : Great ship and crew, proud to be part of it and it's history. --------------------------------- 10/8/2007 13:40 Name : Mike Michelsen Rate : S/F 1/C Dates : 4-17 45 Email : Mikendi4@msn.com comments : Would like a "large" 8x10 of the greatest vessel to float in the oceans. Any help would be appreciated. --------------------------------- 10/8/2007 13:48 Name : Winters O. Hope Rate : FT2 Dates : 1957 - 1959 Email : wintersoh@bellsouth.net comments : Greetings. --------------------------------- 10/11/2007 10:48 Name : Lyle Hansen Rate : RM 3 Dates : 1951-1954 Email : lhansen6368@msn.com comments : Just checking in. --------------------------------- 10/11/2007 17:30 Name : Al Stover Rate : Chief Boatswain's Mate Dates : 1945-1965 Email : gwstover@yahoo.com comments : Looking forward to the 2009 reunion. --------------------------------- 10/13/2007 12:45 Name : Debbie Wilkinson Rate : Dates : Email : shoequeen2@yahoo.com comments : My father, George Dickinson, served during WWII. --------------------------------- 10/19/2007 21:22 Name : Ken Daniels Rate : Sgt USMC Dates : 1957-58 Email : kjd27fdny@aol.com comments : Served onboard w/ HMR-162 Operation Strongback Okinawa and P.I. Good memories, Good ship --------------------------------- 10/25/2007 17:41 Name : Harold Larson Rate : PO1 Dates : 1951-1954 Email : Mhjv2225@charter.net comments : I am happy about the reunion location for 2009. --------------------------------- 11/11/2007 7:43 Name : Thomas Wright Rate : Pn3 Dates : Jan 1967 to Jan 1970 Email : yankeestation@netzero.net comments : I was in second devision for about two years, after that I took the test for Pn3 and then Pn2. I made Pn3 not enought time for second class. You have one great site very interesting and informative. Great Job. --------------------------------- 11/16/2007 22:38 Name : Jerry Walker Rate : BM1 Retired Dates : 20 Jan 65--5 Jul 67 Email : doubchoc@prodigy.net comments : Just visiting. Trying to find info for PTSD claim with VA for 20 Jan 65 to 5 Jul 67 in Vietnam. I need dates, places we were located and what we were doing. --------------------------------- 11/23/2007 8:59 Name : Don Dye Rate : MM2 Dates : 67-70 Email : 2ds87forever@speednet.com comments : First time logging on. Was curious if anything was on the web - found a lot of names I remember after close to forty years. --------------------------------- 12/28/2007 14:11 Name : Roberet E. Redner Rate : MM Dates : 1956 Email : zook41@hotmail.com comments : --------------------------------- 12/29/2007 7:5 Name : Joe Zawaly Rate : BT-2 Dates : 1960 - 1962 Email : probablyis@msn.com comments : Keep up the good work with the web-sight, great to look back to the good old days, just wish I had remembered names better. Still have a lot of good memories. --------------------------------- 12/30/2007 6:16 Name : Jim Karakos Rate : SH Dates : 1951 - 1956 Email : mcpojimk.@aol.com comments :Retired as Master Chief Ships Serviceman in Dec l977. My son Went to the Naval Academy and Graduated in June l978, Tried to get orers to command the new GH BUT Rotation was not possible. For those of you that did not know me well they called me the greek. Best wishes to all the GH crewmembers. --------------------------------- 1/3/2008 12:55 Name : Webmaster Rate : Dates : Email : webmaster@ussgunstonhall.org comments : REMINDER: All postings MUST have an e-mail address and MUST be limited to approx 250 characters --------------------------------- 1/6/2008 0:19 Name : Robert Fender Rate : BM Dates : 60-64 Email : bethnbob@valyou.net comments : --------------------------------- 1/9/2008 11:54 Name : C. RICHARD CECIL Rate : RM2 Dates : Email : seajaycecil@yahoo.com comments : Gentlemen, My father, Charles Hill Cecil, MM3 served aboard the Gunston Hall during WW2. I would be honored to hear from anyone that served with him. They called him "Ceas" I am a Navy vet also. --------------------------------- 1/20/2008 22:20 Name : s.weaver Rate : sn 1 st div Dates : nov 58-dec-62 Email : papamoon@cox-internet.com comments : how bout a late merry christmas 337 477 1022 --------------------------------- 2/1/2008 16:28 Name : Larry Wasikowski Rate : CDR Dates : 7 August 1963 to 8 April 2006 Email : larrywaz@swiftboats.net comments : LSD 5 transported US Navy PCFs (Swiftboats) from Subic Bay to Vietnam. I am looking for help identifying the dates these deliveries were made and which (by number) PCFs were involved. Also interested if anyone has pictures of these boats on board. Check my website at: http://swiftboats.net --------------------------------- 2/2/2008 20:58 Name : jim knudsen Rate : e-5 Dates : army 1966 Email : mistic@adelphia.net comments : opertion duke bonsong to the unknown cook for trading canned goods for a pair of dykes for cutting wire operation duke 84th eng --------------------------------- 2/18/2008 19:42 Name : fred kelly Rate : seaman Dates : 09/1957-07/1961 Email : divewfred2@verizon.net comments : Trying to locate Ted Marvelle, please help. Thank you, Fred Kelly --------------------------------- 3/15/2008 15:8 Name : Eustace G Lee Rate : SM3 Dates : 1956-1957 Email : krorphn@hotmail.com comments : --------------------------------- 3/19/2008 13:30 Name : CANNIZZO, PAUL CHESTER Rate : CM-4 Dates : 9/61 3/63 Email : paulcannizzo@msn.com comments : Hey Shipmates, I did not see Radar Man Ron Langley he was aboard same time period, does anyone remember CPO FRED MARING? I WILL TRY TO GET IN LINE FOR OUR NEXT REUNION. HEY ALL TURN TO: --------------------------------- 3/28/2008 9:14 Name : shelton weaver Rate : seaman 1 st div Dates : 59-62 Email : papamoon@suddenlink.net comments : call me 1-337 477 1022 --------------------------------- 4/12/2008 13:16 Name : Jim Hulse Rate : SFM2 - R Division Dates : 1959 - 1964 Email : hulse@ihug.co.nz comments : I am Proud to have served on the Gunny. I found many 'mates' who were my friends. Thanks for sailing with me --------------------------------- 4/15/2008 7:0 Name : Peggy Wehe Rate : Dates : Email : wehe1963@suddenlink.net comments : I recently attended the 2008 Reunion for the USS Epping Forest LSD4. There is some interest in developing a website. My husband served on Epping Forest from 1957 to 1960. You have a very good website. --------------------------------- 4/16/2008 20:47 Name : Harry D Trapp Rate : MR2 Dates : 52-54 Email : hdtrapp@juno.com comments : Great web site and information. Thanks Ron --------------------------------- 4/17/2008 18:9 Name : Harold "ANDY"Andrews Rate : MM1 Dates : Oct43 to 4/46 Email : andyhvacr@sbcglobal.net comments : Thanks for a job well done,Ron. --------------------------------- 4/19/2008 5:19 Name : brian roades Rate : dcc(sw) RET. Dates : USN 1973-1994 Email : brian_roades@yahoo.com comments : Just found the web page by chance Knew my father was on the ship during the war as an EM. Dad passed in nov of 2001.he would have liked this sight... --------------------------------- 4/19/2008 10:46 Name : Lyle Hansen Rate : RM 3 Dates : Jan 51-Jan 54 Email : lhansen6368@msn.com comments : First time I have looked at this whole document. Some of the guys have done a nice job. Would suggest correcting R.E.Williams (In Maemoriam list). He served with us from 51-54 vice 52-53 as shown. --------------------------------- 4/23/2008 8:43 Name : gil sutton Rate : bmsa Dates : 69-70 Email : wgs.truckin@live.com comments : made the last cruise. went to sk "a" school. discharged 72 as sk3. returned 74 thu 86. got out as OTA1. Just found this site .It looks good. --------------------------------- 4/26/2008 17:38 Name : oliver humphrey Rate : MM3 Dates : 3/3/66-2/19/70 Email : ziggie2000us@yahoo.com comments : I would very much like to hear from anyone that was on the ship from 66-70 Thanks OCH --------------------------------- 5/24/2008 1:18 Name : Mark Austin Rate : EN3 Dates : '70-'72 Email : chevyman2_49@comcast.net comments : Grand old ship. She got us to Nam and back even though she was getting a little long in the tooth (old). I was in her crew when we decommisioned her. --------------------------------- 6/18/2008 15:25 Name : Ed Murphy Rate : RMSN Dates : MAY1959 - JUNE 1960 Email : WILDIRISH22@AOL.COM comments : --------------------------------- 6/29/2008 9:35 Name : Donald E Weidinger Rate : SN-3 Dates : 1960-1964 Email : dlmtaz4@hotmail.com comments : The best ride ever. The ship did a lot of PR and equal to the task of support for any situation. --------------------------------- 7/4/2008 4:43 Name : yant, jack Rate : rm3 Dates : oct67-may67 Email : spohs65.com comments : --------------------------------- 7/5/2008 16:14 Name : Billy Gene Bell Rate : Sgt/Marine Dates : 1-31-44 to 2-4-44 Email : slf1228@tx.rr.com comments : I am Sherry Faulk, only child of this Marine. I am searching for timeframes for a family history of great grandparents my grandchildren never knew. Without facts of about when and where, or being raised by a Marine, they will not know the reason they are safe. --------------------------------- 7/12/2008 13:34 Name : Mike Michelsen Rate : S F 1/C Dates : A Bomb transport Email : Mikendi4@msn.com comments : Enjoyed the vessel in all respects. Even swimming in the hold. --------------------------------- 7/12/2008 22:26 Name : Walter Wierzbicki "Ski" Rate : BM-3 Dates : 5/62 - 3/64 Email : XFireCapt@aol.com comments : My days aboard the Gunny Sack are memorable ones. My fondest memories were the way the crew stuck together and looked out for each other when on Liberty in foreign ports. Black shoe and deckhands hanging out together. --------------------------------- 7/13/2008 14:35 Name : James Peters Rate : BM3 Dates : 57-63 Email : jpeters@rushmore.com comments : Looking forward to the 2009 reunion in Branson, Mo. --------------------------------- 7/15/2008 11:3 Name : Ellsworth "Frank" Frankson Rate : SK2 Dates : 3/51 - 10/54 Email : ellsfran@aol.com comments : See you guys in Branson in 2009. --------------------------------- 7/16/2008 16:28 Name : Ed Murphy Rate : RMSN Dates : 59-60 Email : WILDIRISH22@AOL.COM comments : --------------------------------- 7/18/2008 8:43 Name : Alfred M Whitman Rate : RD1 (OS1) Dates : @ 66-68 Email : whitmanam@mstarmetro.net comments : I am looking for anyone that had known my dad. I would like to find out about his time on board. --------------------------------- 7/19/2008 8:28 Name : Al Salois Rate : E-3 Dates : Dec - 63 to June - 67 Email : ALBERT.SALOIS@comcast.net comments : Hey Gary Basore - you out there?? Lots of good (and not so good!!) times on board .... but mostly off!! --------------------------------- 7/24/2008 9:5 Name : Ed. Sargent Rate : QMS 1/c Dates : 50-51 Email : sargpeah@gmail.com comments : served aboard on Korean voyage. mothered a group of mine sweeps and had a helicopter aboard for pilot rescue. --------------------------------- 7/27/2008 15:45 Name : Ronnie Langley Rate : RM 3 Dates : 1961-1964 Email : Utwest@cox.net comments : --------------------------------- 7/27/2008 20:53 Name : Ken Hardy Rate : EM-2 Dates : 69'--70' Email : kandslbirds@AOL.com comments : Attended the reunion in San Diego and it was great to meet some of the former crewmembers, especially to have some original "plankholders" and the final crewmembers together, looking forward to Branson reunion. --------------------------------- 8/4/2008 14:32 Name : Christine Cook Rate : Dates : Email : ccook08@att.net comments : I recently came across a paper with the letterhead "U.S.S GUNSTON HALL (LSD-5), C/O FLEET POST OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. It has some names jotted on the back side "Geraldine Marie Clause" and "St. Germaine, - Bernard Joseph". It also has some Japanese or Korean marks. I found this paper in an old book I purchased over 10 years ago, "The Bluejackets Manual 1946" --------------------------------- 9/2/2008 0:47 Name : Kenneth R. Nielsen Rate : RD 3 Dates : 1953---1954 Email : kenneth-nielsen@privat.dk comments : WELL DONE --------------------------------- 9/2/2008 11:8 Name : Larry Mc Nutt Rate : FN Dates : 1963 -1967 Email : lrmjmm6@sbcglobal.net comments : I worked in the port eng. rm. I remember some of the guys.Was throttleman. I do miss those days.If Robert "BUDDY Sharp is listed contact me via e-mail. --------------------------------- 9/5/2008 1:20 Name : s weaver Rate : seaman 1 st div Dates : 2 -59 to 12 -62 Email : papamoon @SUDDENLINK.NET comments : I WILL SEA ALL YIOALL IN U BRANSON.I WAS THERE FOR HURRICANE GUSTUV. --------------------------------- 9/14/2008 19:48 Name : george winslow Rate : sgt. Dates : usmc, 1963-1967 Email : geowinslow@yahoo.com comments : I was with 3rd.8" how. btry. at 29 Palms, Cal. We boarded the Gunston Hall with two Howitzers, many trucks and jeeps in Oct.1964 for Operation Hardnose. We were at sea for eight days before making a landing at Camp Pendleton. One of my many great adventures while serving in U.S.M.C. In Comradeship George Winslow --------------------------------- 9/15/2008 19:39 Name : Ambrose Alvarado Rate : DK3 Dates : 1960 to 1964 Email : ambros24@yahoo.com comments : --------------------------------- 9/21/2008 8:27 Name : DEAN HEDLUND, YN3, USN Rate : Dates : Email : coaster@lakedalelink.net comments : --------------------------------- 10/11/2008 19:59 Name : John L. Galle Sr. Rate : Y3 Dates : 45-46 Email : gallesr7@windomnet.com comments : Glad to see the reunion a bit closer to Minnesota, plan to attend. We went to Los Vegas but no one I knew were there from 45-46. Did unload some memorabilia I had kept for some reason thanks to Ron Kennedy who by the way does a great job in organizing the reunion. See you there --------------------------------- 10/22/2008 15:59 Name : Jim Weinkauf (Wink) Rate : EM-2 Dates : 1957 to 1960 Email : jandjtea@peoplepc.com comments : When I came onboard the 2 year boy's from Korea draft where getting out. We went overseas in Sept, 57 if I remember right. Got off before she went again in 60. --------------------------------- 11/16/2008 6:8 Name : robert berger Rate : bm4 Dates : 67-68 Email : imawheelnut2yahoo.com comments : Any bm's from that era,please mail me. O'brian,worthams,lucas jolla,dave malloy,ect. or anyone knowing of them.Thanks BOB. --------------------------------- 11/16/2008 14:55 Name : William R "Bud" Voegele Rate : SFP2 Dates : 09/ 1954-05/1959 Email : suebudvoe@sbcglobal.net comments : --------------------------------- 1/17/2009 11:20 Name : Debbie Dickinson Wilkinson Rate : Dates : Email : shoequeen2@yahoo.com comments : Thanks for keeping me on your mailing list. I enjoy reading your newsletters. --------------------------------- 1/17/2009 23:45 Name : Bob Brunelle Rate : RMSN Dates : 1961-Aug 1962 Email : brunellerw41@msn.com comments : I was an RMSN on board. Usually on open bridge when leave/enter port. Spent lots of time in Captains Gig with PRC to my ear. Please contact if you remember me. I got off shortly before the GH went to Cuba. --------------------------------- 1/29/2009 14:6 Name : John L. Galle Sr. Rate : Y3/c Dates : Aug.45 to April 46 Email : gallesr7@windomnet.com comments : Looking forward to Branson. Want to invite crew men from 45/46 to try to make the reunion especially Troy Frazell, we could lift one or two.... Great experience but anxious to get out and get back to school......... --------------------------------- 2/1/2009 13:31 Name : Eddie Knoll Rate : en3 Dates : April 69 - March 70 Email : edwood04@gmail.com comments : I just found the website, enjoyed looking through it. I have many fond memories of the old "sack" --------------------------------- 2/4/2009 20:19 Name : weaver s.l Rate : deckhand e-3 Dates : 59 -62 Email : mammamoon@suddenlink.net comments : somebody please send me a e-mail i-m geeting lonesome cooter weaver --------------------------------- 2/19/2009 19:3 Name : Eugene Aurand Rate : E-4 Dates : 11/1965-02/67 Email : eugene_aurand@yahoo.com comments : This was my first sea duty station.Was assigned to the galley as a mess cook and never left. Made CS3 and never took the exam for PO2. Had more liberty in Subic that way. Now married to Filipina and living in Ozamiz City. Island of Mindinao. You would not recognize Olongapo now. --------------------------------- 3/16/2009 16:37 Name : Joe Pettit Rate : YEO1 Dates : 1943 Email : TomTheoret@juno.com comments : Fr. Pettit does not have an email account. Are there any fellow sailors still alive from his crew? He was part of the original commissioned crew.(Yeoman 1CL His last battle was in Guam ... transfered to special training for officers school in the states. One non comissioned listed man from each ship was sent shore side to attend special training to become an officer. --------------------------------- 3/20/2009 13:37 Name : DAVID STAVER Rate : SM-GMG-3 Dates : OCT-1967 TO NOV 1968 Email : DAVEANSONIALUMBER@YAHOO.COM comments : HAVE A LOT OF MEMORIES. --------------------------------- 3/21/2009 5:42 Name : walter mcmurray Rate : 3rd class radar Dates : 8/44 to4/46 Email : mmcm664@aol.com comments : looking for anyone on board on these dates --------------------------------- 4/19/2009 15:38 Name : COLEMAN CARL FORBES Rate : GMG-3 Dates : 7/67 1/68 Email : carlforbes@hughes.net comments : Served on board from 7-67 to 1-68 as a GM3. We spent my whole time on board in dry docks in Portland Or. Was Master At Arms during that time . Am now association organizer for U.S.S.WHITFIELD COUNTY LST-1169 --------------------------------- 4/24/2009 14:45 Name : Robert Dorn Rate : GMGSN Dates : 1968-1970 Email : bdorn03@sbcglobal.net comments : --------------------------------- 5/20/2009 19:28 Name : Tom Belcher Rate : Adjutant General Iraq War Veterans Dates : 76-91 Email : adjutantgeneral@iraqwarveterans.org comments : Thank you so much for providing this website. It is a pleasure to learn about the men and history before our time. It helps us know what you went threw and gives us an understanding of how it was. If I can ever help you with a veterans needs or anything let me know and I will do my best. Take Care Tom --------------------------------- 6/9/2009 13:52 Name : Clayton Robinson Rate : Corpral E-4 Dates : USMC 1962, 1 DAY Email : clayrayrob@hotmail.com comments : I spent one day on the ship and it was the first of 7 I was on while in the Corps. The trip was grom San Diago to San Clemente Island. 35 years later while talking to my son-in-law, I found out he was stationed on it is Desert Storm. Later I saw on TV where it was used for training Dalphins for finding mines. I have an old copy of a picture of it that was given to my by a veteran that had served on it in Korea. I worked at a V.A. Pharmacy then and don't know what happened to him. If you'd like the picture, and I can find it, just let me know and I'll send it to you. --------------------------------- 6/15/2009 14:20 Name : Verland French Rate : Seaman (Deck) Dates : Unkn ('64-'66) ? Email : kyote1998@yahoo.com comments : Recall working for BM1 Harp, Making 1st landing In Da-Nang and Chu-lai in Mar. or April of '65 and being sent to bangkok, Thailand for a week of R&R. Don't recall when I came aboard or left the ship. I am an American Indian. Now retired BMC. Perhaps someone remembers me and can fill me in. --------------------------------- 7/1/2009 20:10 Name : Richard Peak Rate : BT fireman Dates : 1961-62 Email : rkpeak@gmail.com comments : got on gunny in Hong Kong back to the states 1962-left san pedro ca went to cuba discharged on arrival in san diego dec 23 1962 --------------------------------- 7/7/2009 20:55 Name : Eric Riekki Rate : BT3 Dates : 1/68-5/70 Decomm ship Email : ERiekki@aol.com comments : Stumbled onto site while looking for PACV's/swift boats. It's good to see still familiar names. 25 of us stayed to train the Argentine crew. --------------------------------- 7/25/2009 9:31 Name : Tommy Varnell Rate : SKSN Dates : 1958-1959 Email : tommy_varnell@suddenlink.net comments : Was my first ship. --------------------------------- 7/31/2009 15:53 Name : John Lenker Rate : Dates : Email : comments : My father served on this ship during the Vietnam era. i believe it was 1963 to 1965 --------------------------------- 8/10/2009 18:37 Name : James Thomas Craft Rate : not sure Dates : 1945-1946 Email : tcraft3@sc.rr.com comments : Dear Sir, I would like to know if my Father James Thomas Craft was on the USS Gunston Hall LSD 5. I found his little black book after his death in 2004. It had dates of WWII from 1945-1946, The ship that was mention in the notes was the USS Gunston Hall which he was on. Can you help me? I do not know much about him during that time. He was only seventeen or eighteen then. He was from Virginia. Thank You, Thomas (Eddie) Craft son. --------------------------------- 8/17/2009 23:35 Name : Art Anglade Rate : EM Dates : 1969 - 1970 Email : anglade@sbcglobal.net comments : On board in Subic Bay during last West Pac tour. Pleasure cruise up Saigon river for overnighter R&R. Retrieved experimental gun-boats in DaNang for transporting back to states. Attended decommissioning ceremonies and transferred to LST 1186, and the rest is history. Alive and well and living in Northern California. --------------------------------- 8/23/2009 8:46 Name : (Mike)Michelsen Rate : SF 1/C Dates : Email : Mikendi4msn.com comments : Great vessel to be aboard and a great crew. --------------------------------- 8/23/2009 15:26 Name : Jim Craycraft Rate : EM3 Dates : July 1966 - March 1970 Email : jim.craycraft@gmail.com comments : I am interested in hearing from people who served during the time that I did. --------------------------------- 8/24/2009 6:13 Name : Roger Lothamer Rate : MM3 Dates : Sept 67 - Nov 68 Email : comments : --------------------------------- 8/24/2009 7:42 Name : Trapp Harry D Rate : MR/LCDR Dates : 52-54 Email : hdtrapp@juno.com comments : Thanks for the Newsletter. Always look forward to receiving it. --------------------------------- 8/26/2009 17:37 Name : Cory Reilly Rate : SFP3 Dates : 1968-1970 Email : cory.reilly@deca.mil comments : I was on the last cruise. It was my first. Met my Wife of 40 years in the PI. Larry Covic said it wouldn't last and she just wanted a free ride to the States. 2 Girls and 10 GrandChildren later we are still together. Retired in 1991 as a DCC, I have many good Memories of the Gunny Sack, and a lot of good friends also. Please email me --------------------------------- 8/31/2009 13:25 Name : frank nadams Rate : fm Dates : 1966 1970 Email : KEEPERFRANK@AOL.COM comments : --------------------------------- 9/6/2009 11:50 Name : James A. "Lucky" Risner Rate : Machinist Mate Dates : 41-47 Email : jack.risner@gmail.com comments : My father was on the Gunston Hall from sea trials until the end, as far as I know. His name was James Arthur. He was known as Art or Lucky to his friends. If anyone remembers him or has photos from that era please contact me. He passed on April 5, 1990 from surg complication. --------------------------------- 10/13/2009 11:12 Name : RUSSELL SKIDMORE Rate : CS3 Dates : 1962 Email : ra.skids6928@hotmail.com comments : I WAS ABOARD WHEN WE WENT TO CUBA IN NOV-62 AFTER WE PICKED UP MARINES AT CAMP PENELTON.LEFT SERVICE IN 1962. --------------------------------- 10/15/2009 17:49 Name : Harold W Rhodes Rate : Yeoman 2nd Class Dates : WWII Email : heymargaret1234@aol.com comments : --------------------------------- 10/18/2009 10:8 Name : Clifford Boxer Jr. Rate : EM3 Dates : '67-'70 Email : clifford.e.boxer@verizon.net comments : I just added a USS Gunston Hall LSD-5 page to my Facebook profile. --------------------------------- 10/29/2009 10:59 Name : leon ladish Rate : SK3 Dates : 60-62 Email : comments : --------------------------------- 10/29/2009 15:47 Name : Larry D. Countryman Rate : LT. USN Ret. Dates : 17 March 56-1 August 78 Email : ldcountry@centurytel.net comments : After Operation Hardtack in 1958, our unit, 7.3 Decontamination Unit, aboard the USS McGoffin APA-199, transferred over to the USS Gunstion Hall LSD 5 for transient to San Diego Amphiblious Base, a two week trip, and we ballast down and mike boats transferred us to the base. This was early August as I remember. We as members of unit were assigned various maintance tasks for the trip home. I, at the time an SN, was assigned to work with the QM's and SM's on the bridge duration of the trip. Wondering if anybody recalls this trip. --------------------------------- 11/8/2009 6:17 Name : Robert VanDusen Rate : BM3 Dates : 1969-1971 Email : dusie454@verizon.net comments : I was Captains gig coxwain.And I was glad to be aboard. --------------------------------- 11/11/2009 6:44 Name : Rirchard P. Hester Rate : S2c Dates : 1945 - 1947 Email : lsthatcher@bellsouth.net comments : My father R. P. Hester died at the age of 28 from a cerabral hemmorage. I am interested in the health of the other men who served with my father. --------------------------------- 11/16/2009 18:59 Name : EUGENE MOYER JR. Rate : GM3 Dates : 1943 TO 1945 Email : gom56@charter.net comments : My dad Eugene Moyer Sr. passed away august 1st 2007. He was very proud to have served on the GUNSTON HALL. I'am very pleased that took him & brought him back. --------------------------------- 11/19/2009 14:29 Name : george may Rate : second class gunner mate Dates : 1943/1945 Email : belindageyer@yahoo.com comments : i have a couple of pictures to put on how do i do it --------------------------------- 11/20/2009 11:20 Name : john anspach Rate : pf3 Dates : 1957/1959 Email : olddog36@verizon.net comments : did not realise i cooked meals and washed that many meal items for that many shipmates during mess duty --------------------------------- 11/23/2009 10:20 Name : Dawn Lacoste Herring Rate : Machinist Mate 2nd class Dates : 1943 Email : dlh263@msstate.edu comments : My father was a Machinist Mate 2nd class.Wallace Lacoste was onboard 1943-44.Mom remebers a friend he had named Mac.Dad died in 1988 and we like any info or documents available about his time served. --------------------------------- 11/25/2009 18:59 Name : shelton weaver Rate : seaman Dates : 10 /58 -12/62 Email : papamoon@suddenlink.ney comments : have a great thanksgiving cooter --------------------------------- 11/27/2009 12:4 Name : charles c. todd Rate : l/cpl usmc Dates : 1957 to feb 1963 Email : mrchristian7397@sbcglobal.net comments : i signed the book back in 2006 and just wanted to update my email it changed from aol.com to sbcglobal.net thanks i had a great ride on the and back from cuba --------------------------------- 11/27/2009 19:19 Name : Dean Hedlund Rate : YN3 - YN2-YN3 Dates : 1/60 - 4/66 Email : coaster@lakedalelink.net comments : Retired - UA fitter - welder - plbr (migrant worker North America, Canada & Antarctica LOL) 35 yrs. --------------------------------- 11/29/2009 12:22 Name : Trapp Harry D Rate : MR/LCDR Dates : 52 - 54 Email : hdtrapp@juno.com comments : Always enjoy the Newsletters and notes from Ron. Sorry to learn about the loss of Shipmates, but we know we will all get orders cut to go to that final duty station. On a happier note, hope all had a great Thanksgiving and wishing all Shipmates a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. --------------------------------- 11/30/2009 14:0 Name : John Hetsko Rate : HM2/LCDR Dates : 66-67 Email : jahetsko@hotmail.com comments : First ship and I had a fantastic time and met a lot of great guys. Thought of it often. --------------------------------- 12/1/2009 18:47 Name : Lew Hevel Rate : SN/PN Dates : 1954-'55 Email : lhevel@isp.com comments : Ron and all others involved in keeping the spirit of our ship alive, "Thank You". It is good that many former crew members have a way to keep their identity with the Gunston Hall and each other. --------------------------------- 12/23/2009 6:55 Name : shelton weaver Rate : sn 1 st div Dates : jan 59 dec 62 Email : papamoon@sudde nlink.net comments : happy holidays --------------------------------- 1/5/2010 7:40 Name : john ross Rate : ltjg Dates : navy 1955-1956 Email : jross@begleycompanies.com comments : --------------------------------- 1/9/2010 15:43 Name : Cynthia Norwood Rate : Dates : Email : Cynthiaanorwood@aol.com comments : My father served on Gunston Hall in WWII. --------------------------------- 1/10/2010 21:36 Name : Jack D. Stewart Rate : MMC Dates : Early 1946 Email : jstewart735@comcast.net comments : I doubt if I was aboard more than a month. --------------------------------- 1/13/2010 9:41 Name : Leon Ladish Rate : SK3 Dates : May 60 Aug 62 Email : lladish@everestkc.net comments : Just learned of GHRA. Would like to hear from my shipmates. ------------------------------------- 1/15/2010 2:46 Name : Robert M Goodrich Rate : MM Dates : 55-56 Email : goodrichfj@juno.com comments : My father, Bob, served on the Gunny during operation "Passage To Freedom" in Vietnam, Jan/Feb 1955. Would like to hear memories. Frank Goodrich --------------------------------- 1/19/2010 7:50 Name : bob friscia Rate : bt2 Dates : 1956-1958 Email : francesfriscia@att.net comments : --------------------------------- 1/26/2010 14:56 Name : Walt Glenn Rate : SK2 Dates : Sep 1965-Sep 1967 Email : wglenn@bendcable.com comments : In an era long forgotten, it is good to see someone remembers. So glad that things have changed for today's military. --------------------------------- 1/28/2010 10:39 Name : Coleman "Carl" Forbes Rate : GMG-3 Dates : 1967 Email : carlforbes@hughes.net comments : I served on board the "Gunny Sack"from June ,1967 to December of 1967 . Was Master-At Arms while the ship was in dry docks in Portland , Oregon . L eft in Dec. 67 to go back to the gun line in Viet-Nam .I did meet a great bunch of guys while on board and would like to re-connect with them . This is a great site Keep up the good work . Carl Forbes --------------------------------- 2/2/2010 22:50 Name : Jack W. Boyd Rate : LT Dates : 1962 -- 1964 Email : photoj76@yahoo.com comments : I caught the "Gunny Maru" in 1962, just in time for the Cuban Missile Crisis. Returning from the Carribean, the Captain gave me the job of navigator, my most enjoyable ship board job. I was privileged to work with three sharp quartermasters. --------------------------------- 2/9/2010 13:26 Name : Doug Veazey Rate : Cpl E-4 USMC Dates : 5/1961 to 4/1965 Email : dkvz@att.net comments : We steamed from White Beach, Okinawa to Da Nang, Viet Nam in Feb 1965. We were the 1st LAAM Battallion, Bravo Battery, USMC. (Hawk Missiles) Semper Fi, Doug --------------------------------- 3/3/2010 5:56 Name : Cliff Boxer Rate : EM3 Dates : 1967-1970 Email : clifford.e.boxer@verizon.net comments : I added a USS Gunston Hall LSD-5 page to my Facebook page. I have 21 friends. Take a look and add a comment. USS Gunston Hall LSD-44 also has a page on Facebook. --------------------------------- 3/6/2010 10:29 Name : R. Greg Crews Rate : CIV Dates : Email : rgregcrews@gmail.com comments : My Grandad, Glendon Boyce Crews, served on the USS Gunston Hall LSD-5 during the Bomb Tests at Bikini Atoll. If anyone has any info, I would greatly appreciate it. Please email me at rgregcrews@gmail.com --------------------------------- 3/12/2010 19:27 Name : shelton weaver Rate : bmsn Dates : nov 58 -dec 62 Email : pappamoon@suddenlink.net comments : HELLO every body hope every is doing well. happy Easter Weaver --------------------------------- 3/23/2010 6:2 Name : richard cecil Rate : E 4 usn Dates : 1958/1962 Email : seajaycecil@yahoo.com comments : I do this to honor my father. He served aboard the Gunston Hall during ww2 in the south pacific. He was a mm2 His name was CHARLES HILL CECIL --------------------------------- 3/26/2010 10:46 Name : John F Rybkoski jr. Rate : SF2 Dates : 1960 THRU 1964 Email : jr1231@att.net comments : Now that I am older I would like to find out how to recieve our ribbons for my legacy to my children and grand children. --------------------------------- 4/12/2010 18:40 Name : Patrick Kelley Rate : MR2 Dates : 67 - 70 Email : ibabettingfool@cs.com comments : Had some fond memories aboard the Gunny. Heck I'm still in San Diego and this wasn't my favorite town! is now! Often think about the good old times we had. I remember the Capt one day is Subic Bay saying we were a bunch of lovers not fighter. Must have had a good reason to say that!!!! Oh the good OLD days. --------------------------------- 4/14/2010 9:43 Name : Edward Sargent Rate : Qms1/c Dates : ?? Email : sargpeah@gmail.com comments : if anyone remembers what years we were acting as mother to a group of mine sweeps around won son harbor. I would sure like to know I am 86 now and can't find to much info when we were in Korea. we carried a helicopter for pilot rescue also. --------------------------------- 4/21/2010 10:3 Name : lance barrett Rate : E-3 Dates : 4-88-11-91 plankowner Email : lancebarrett@comcast.net comments : --------------------------------- 5/1/2010 20:45 Name : jackson soffa Rate : HM2 Dates : 1955 to 56 ? Email : jacksoffa@hotmail.com comments : still alive and kicking, --------------------------------- 5/3/2010 12:21 Name : milburn lharris (mel) Rate : mm 3 Dates : 1950 to 1952 Email : melrosemeadows@aol.com comments : I'm sure that I am up on my dues but I will make sure, my wife take care of these matters ( boy am I lucky!!) --------------------------------- 5/6/2010 22:56 Name : jesse p juarez Rate : sm3 Dates : march 1964 to dec. 67 Email : jessie.juarez@yahoo.co comments : Enjoy the site. Brings back some great memories. I was in 1St div. and then moved to ops. Signals. In viewing the photo archives picture #8 is me and I believe that was John R Laughlin from New. Mex. Hope to hear from others. I have some photos that I will be sending to the Association. --------------------------------- 5/29/2010 9:28 Name : Cliff Boxer Rate : EM3 Dates : 67-70 Email : clifford.e.boxer@verizon.net comments : Decommissioned and struck from the Naval Register in May 1970 --------------------------------- 6/3/2010 12:0 Name : Paul T. Kijewski Rate : SN Dates : 3-69 to 12-69 Email : Paultkijewski@yahoo.com comments : The Gunston Hall was my first ship out of Boot Camp. I was in First Division and worked for BM1 Broderick. I remember some of the men who have entries in the log like BM3 Petty and SK Varnell. I went to PN School in 1970 and then decommissioned the USS Rushmore LSD 14 out of Little Creek. Then I was on the USS Little Rock from 70 to 71. Finished up at Naval Inshore Warfare Command i n LIttle Creek. Came on a PN2. I do have good memories of the Gunny Sack. She was a squared away ship. Would be glad to hear from any shipmates. --------------------------------- 6/26/2010 9:1 Name : Mike Donner Rate : sgt USMC Dates : Email : mikeindyspapro@yahoo.com comments : My FATHER ORAN W. DONNER served on the ship during the Korean war.. He can be seen in photo 24 standing with hands on hips. He was the ships store keep. He is still alive and well --------------------------------- 6/29/2010 4:46 Name : Oran W. Donner Rate : Ship's Seviceman First Class Dates : Spring '51 - Fall '54 Email : oran@localnet.com comments : I really loved this ship and what she accomplished. I was always glad to see her when returning from liberty or leave. The guys aboard were great and for those three and a half years the "Gunny Sack" was "home" --------------------------------- 6/29/2010 12:19 Name : John Rybkoski (Jack) Rate : SF2 Dates : 1961 THRU 1964 Email : jr1231@att.net comments : Due to periphrial neuropathy I will not be able to attend the reunion, please keep me posted. --------------------------------- 7/6/2010 18:56 Name : Donald Harrington Rate : Quartermaster Seaman Dates : 1952-1956 Email : qltdbrush@cs.com comments : I am Donald Harringtons' daughter, Rhonda Harrington-Cable. He passed in 1990 as the result of complications for a trial chemo treatment for non-hodgkins lymphoma. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and three daughters, Connie, Rhonda, and Bonni and their families. --------------------------------- 7/11/2010 15:25 Name : Ray Hall Rate : SFP-3 Dates : 1966-1968 Email : hall1905@comcast.net comments : Looking for anyone who served with me --------------------------------- 7/12/2010 11:13 Name : Louis J. Franceschini (Frenchy) Rate : PhM1c Dates : 1942 - 1944 Email : Iouis.franceschini@comcast.net comments : I will always cherish the days I spent aboard the Gunston Hall. --------------------------------- 7/15/2010 15:55 Name : Komis, George Rate : SN /2nd division Dates : 6/62-6/65 Email : geo.komis@gmail.com comments : A.Hoy to all Gunny Sacker's I came across this site by chance it's grate. I called Ron, sent a directory thanks Ron, lots of names good memories Shig, i'll be in touch aka theGreek --------------------------------- 7/21/2010 13:55 Name : DON LEGGETT Rate : BT3 Dates : MARCH63-AUGUST63 Email : dbl1942@yahoo.com comments : I INJOYED MY TIME ON BOARD THE GUNSTON HALL, WISH I WAS NEVER TRANSFERED, GOOD DUTY --------------------------------- 7/22/2010 13:16 Name : james l. taylor Rate : fa Dates : may 1959 Email : ninnyntaylor@aol.com comments : was aboard short time and had medical problems. spent several weeks a balboa before discharge. i would like to know if any hats patches etc are available. i was aboard when james cagney dennis weaver debbie reynolds filmed at our dock. --------------------------------- 7/28/2010 18:57 Name : cooter weaver Rate : BM -SN Dates : feb 59 --dec 62 Email : papamoon@suddenlink.net comments : its hot inlouisiana plus we have a oil spil. --------------------------------- 8/3/2010 14:57 Name : s.weaver Rate : bm.sn Dates : 59-62 Email : papamoon@suddenlink.net comments : you"ll doing a good job.don:t forget to squeese the swab out. see you:ll in seattle WEAVER --------------------------------- 8/9/2010 9:36 Name : Lyle Hansen Rate : 3 Dates : Dec 50-Jan 54 Email : lhansen6368@msn.com comments : Hi all, Wife Karen and I have signed up for the 2011 reunion. Motel is only about 40 miles from our home. Lyle --------------------------------- 8/16/2010 11:13 Name : S. weaver Rate : sn Dates : 58 -62 Email : papamoon@suddenlink.net comments : ron .i will see you in seattle --------------------------------- 8/26/2010 16:29 Name : John Caswell Rate : BM3 Dates : 1969-1970 Email : bonsaidad1@yahoo.com comments : --------------------------------- 10/29/2010 15:5 Name : Jose Ramirez Rate : BM3 Dates : Email : jmramirez641@aim.com comments : At 69 years of age, I have a lot of memories of the ships I was on during my enlistment. I was on Four actually---USS BAYFIELD_APA 33 -- USS WESTCHESTER COUNTY -LST 1167-- USS WHETSTONE-LSD 27 --- And last but not least the USS GUNSTON HALL - LSD 5 One thing I will alway's remember was when we went through the Panama Canal When they sent us to the Cuban Blockade and when we had R & R in Port-Au-Prince , Haiti --------------------------------- 11/5/2010 5:10 Name : Cliff Boxer Rate : EM3 Dates : 1967-1970 Email : clifford.e.boxer@verizon.net comments : I have been posting the ships log from our '69-'70 Westpac cruise on Facebook (USS Gunston Hall LSD5). This is from the ship's log. It is signed by G. H. Regner, LT, USN Acting Executive Officer. LT. Regner was the Deck Officer. I didn't remember him being Acting Executive Officer when we ended the cruise. He was a good officer. I remember his tatoos on his hand. --------------------------------- 11/6/2010 10:43 Name : Jim Sigafoos Rate : LTJG Dates : 1968 - 1970 Email : jsigafoos@fea.net comments : Thanks for organizing this --------------------------------- 12/1/2010 4:27 Name : Steve Stevenson Rate : RD3 Dates : 64-68 Email : gunsitepass@gmail.com comments : A long time ago; seems like yesterday. Some of the best years of my life. Like so many, I regret not keeping in touch with my "buds", "Tricki", "Troll", "Jenks", and the rest. I still miss you guys and tell our stories to all who will listen. --------------------------------- 12/16/2010 8:25 Name : Ed Wosick Rate : SFP 2 Dates : 1965-1968 Email : dareddie@hcinet.net comments : Change of address and e-mail address 12/16/2010 --------------------------------- 12/21/2010 12:7 Name : Jim Hyman Rate : PN3 Dates : 12/65 to 9/67 Email : jimhyman@prodigy.net comments : Been awhile since I've visited, but, glad to read names in the log that bring back wonderful memories. --------------------------------- 12/21/2010 13:11 Name : Hal Diebolt Rate : sk 3rd class Dates : 1954 to 1956 Email : hdbr@q.com comments : Just learned that jack carroll who was the oil king durning this same time period died. He had lived in Thiland for the last 15 years. We grew up together in Omaha and went on active duty together and served during the same time on the Gunston Hall --------------------------------- 12/21/2010 19:12 Name : CORY REILLY Rate : SFP3 Dates : 11/68-4/71 Email : coryreilly@yahoo.com comments : --------------------------------- 12/22/2010 4:29 Name : Greg DeLos Santos Rate : YN2, Retired, USN/USNR Dates : 68-69 Email : gregngerri@comcast.net comments : Buds with Wm "Barny" Barnett and Greg Conrad. Spent a lot of time in my own office b/t CO & XO. Handled the ship entertainment onboard, legal yeoman, pao, mass yeoman. Coordinated ships live entertainment for Dependent's Cruise in SDiego on flight deck and in spare engine room above well deck. Did anyone tell XO Langley I left the ship in Long Beach or is he still looking for me, LOL --------------------------------- 12/22/2010 8:55 Name : John ( Jack ) Rybkoski Rate : SF 2 Dates : 60 - 64 Email : jr1231@att.net comments : Can't make the reunion,wishing everyone the best. --------------------------------- 12/22/2010 15:40 Name : oliver humphrey Rate : MM3 Dates : 1966-1970 Email : ziggie2000us@yahoo.com comments : I would like to hear from all of you. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year --------------------------------- 12/22/2010 20:8 Name : Wayne Kidd Rate : MM3 Dates : 10/68 to May 70 Email : waynekidd@q.com comments : My first ship. Made the last wespac cruise and 25 of us stayed on board to train the Argentines. Will be at the reunion in Seattle and will have some pictures of some of the crew from the days on board. --------------------------------- 12/30/2010 13:58 Name : Orv Rempfer Rate : BM / SN Dates : 08 / 57 ---10 / 60 Email : rempfoj@centurytel.net comments : Last attended reunion was 2005. Be good to see some of my old Navy buddys. Yes I to was down in Dago during the James Cagny shooting. Was hoping to be a star in that movie, but no such luck. See you in Seattle. --------------------------------- 1/3/2011 22:24 Name : Bob Chamberlin Rate : BM Dates : 1963-1964 Email : coo5621@msn.com comments : looking for al salois,james ray,kondrackie ,ron nichols, ken shigley maxbass,komis,bob fender,birk --------------------------------- 1/8/2011 15:42 Name : Debbie Herron Rate : Dates : Email : dherron868@aol.com comments : My father, Major Don E McPherson, USMC retired served on the Uss Gunston Hall LSD 5. When he passed away in 1997 I received a piece of his memobilla the bronze plaque from the USS Gunston Hall which he received from the Captain. Sincerely --------------------------------- 1/11/2011 9:42 Name : Ronald Derr Rate : LT Dates : 1968- 69 Email : ronaldderr@Yahoo.com comments : WAS SHIP'S NAVIGATOR. REMEMBER NAVIGATING UP THE MEKONG DELTA AND ALSO TO HONG KONG IN 1968. LOOKING FORWARD TO A REUNION ON THE EAST COAST SOMEDAY. --------------------------------- 1/17/2011 13:47 Name : Steve Newton Rate : Fireman Dates : 1948-49 Email : sfig@aol.com comments : I enjoy reading about the old LSD-5 --------------------------------- 1/22/2011 9:50 Name : shelton weaver Rate : BM-SN 1 ST DIV Dates : 59 82 Email : papamoon@suddenlink.net comments : cant wait for seattle one good liberty port --------------------------------- 1/26/2011 14:49 Name : Ira Colhoff Rate : RM Dates : 1951/1955 Email : colhoffi@yahoo.com comments : Went to the 1ST/2ND/3RD reunions, but after Beanie Weber/Archis Stegman passed away, I'm sorry to say it has been hard to return. I have alot of pictures of very young Men I'll send to Ron soon. Really a Big Part of Who We Are! --------------------------------- 2/14/2011 16:31 Name : oliver humphrey Rate : mm3 Dates : 1966-1970 Email : ziggie2000us@yahoo.com comments : I want to know if anyone knows Robert carvalho, he was on the ship around 1968 as a mm --------------------------------- 2/28/2011 13:28 Name : Jack Sherrill Rate : Ens. Dates : 63 to 64 Email : jack.david.sherrill@gmail.com comments : Great times on the gunny sack. I started out as gunnary officer 3rd div. Also 1st and 2nd before I left. good job. --------------------------------- 3/3/2011 20:53 Name : Richard Peak Rate : Fireman BT Dates : 1/1959/12/20/1962 Email : rkpeak@gmail.com comments : boarded the gunny late in 1961,caught up with her in Hong Kong. Went back to the states when to dry dock in San Pedro,left there headed for cuba,was sent for discharge up on arrival San Diego,around eight p/m that night --------------------------------- 3/17/2011 8:11 Name : STEPHEN OUELLETTE Rate : EN E5 Dates : 1965-1967 Email : EGDIVE@CITLINK.NET comments : --------------------------------- 4/19/2011 7:7 Name : Emile Messana Rate : BM3 Dates : 68-69 Email : messanae@bellsouth.net comments : Reading these post brings back many memories. While on board I served a coxswain of the LCVP and Captains GIG. I was assigned to 1st division. Anyone remember Warrant Officer Emms, Plunket (Post Master) Dillingham, Malloy, Richard Pig, How about the boot LT May, BM2 Hunt Master at Arms Gresie? Wow, so many great memories :-) I am now 62 andto be 62, married w/ two grandkids love life enjoy boating, scuba diving, gambling. LOL --------------------------------- 5/23/2011 21:47 Name : Orv Rempfer / Joyce Rate : BM Dates : 57-59 Email : rempfoj@centurytel.net comments : Hi all, We had a great time at the 2011 reunion. Got to see a lot of old buddys. Received some pictures and hope to get mine out soon. I'm concerned about Bud Corner and carline if they got hit by that wild tornado. Orv,,, --------------------------------- 5/25/2011 11:21 Name : CARL WAYNE BIRKS Rate : BM3 Dates : 1964- 1966 Email : cwbirks@gmail.com comments : 2nd. Div. compartment cleaner, mess cook, port wingwall deckape, 40mm gun captain,captains gig coxswain,master at arms. I remember all your faces most of your names. We were a good bunch of guys living in very close quarters and little friction. proud to have shared it with you all officers and enlisted from stem to stern --------------------------------- 5/25/2011 17:39 Name : Komis,George Rate : SN Dates : 62-65 Email : geo.komis@gmail.com comments : Had a great time at reunion was good to see the crew before &after Bill D said he take ron's job has to talk to wife first. Chamberlin your E/M Ads is out. where wear still here --------------------------------- 5/29/2011 21:7 Name : jesse juarez Rate : sm3 Dates : march 1964 - dec.1967 Email : jessie.juarez@yahoo.com comments : I great time in Seattle reunion! Met old ship mates from my time on the Gunny Sack. And made friends with new shipmates from years past. I really looking forward to the next reunion where ever it maybe. TKS Jesse and Irene --------------------------------- 6/4/2011 13:4 Name : jose e. chavez Rate : BM3 Dates : 12/65 - 8/69 Email : los_chavez_ept@yahoo.com comments : Is there any ship movements logged between 1967 and 1969? This is a nice blog going here.... --------------------------------- 7/25/2011 16:42 Name : Chuck Surratt Rate : 3CMM Dates : 50 to 54 Email : chucsurratt@hotmail.com comments : Sorry I missed the reunion in Seattle. Enjoyed the pictures, Really wanted to say "hi" to my friend and ship mate Harry Trapp --------------------------------- 7/25/2011 17:21 Name : Jim Weinkauf ( Wink ) Rate : EM2 Dates : 5-57 to 8-60 Email : jandjtea@svtv.com comments : New e-mail address. Missed 2011 reunion, hope to make the next one. Great job guys. --------------------------------- 7/25/2011 17:36 Name : Dennis Bacon USN (Ret) Rate : MS1 Dates : 10/65 - 10/67 Email : dennisbacon@comcast.net comments : Question: Why is there no information about the 2001 Reunion ? I was just looking at a photo of that reunion. Also how about a list of the commanding officers who served on board the Gunny Sack ? --------------------------------- 8/6/2011 18:22 Name : Bruce Littman Rate : QM3rdClass Dates : 1945 Email : balittman@gmail.com comments : --------------------------------- 10/5/2011 12:21 Name : Bill Driscoll Rate : Boatswain Mate Dates : 1962 1965 Email : eagle_357@verizon.net comments : I thought real hard about taking over from Ron. I worked with Bill Greene for many years to try to find as many guys we could. I.am going to stand aside and hopefully we can get some one to take over. Ron needs a rest.Hey BEACON What happen to you taking over?L8R G8R --------------------------------- 10/10/2011 13:31 Name : Ronald E Williams Rate : BT 2 Dates : 1955-1959 Email : mercedes19086@zoomtown.com comments : no comment good work on this site --------------------------------- 11/7/2011 9:27 Name : Don Dye Rate : MM 2 Dates : 67-70 Email : 2ds87forever@speednet.com comments : Haven't been on this site for a while and wanted to see if anything new has been added. Would like to here from old shipmates. --------------------------------- 11/8/2011 19:37 Name : robert c. wood Rate : Dates : Email : retiredwoodhouse@mail.com comments : my father served on board from april 46 to jan47 was in nuclear testing at bikini- atoll during that time warren g .wood (woody) --------------------------------- 11/23/2011 20:14 Name : William R Rucker Rate : OS3 Dates : 1965-1966 Email : b_rucker3333@sbcglobal.net comments : Love that ship --------------------------------- 12/12/2011 13:46 Name : Richard Morgan Rate : AN to PN3 Dates : 1958 - 1962 Email : morganscouts@AOL.com comments : LSD-5 Paint duty (water line & anchor shaft), possibly a week at San Diego pier before boarding for Treasure Island Flag Day Sea parade 14 June 1959. Chipped paint in the well deck with at least another 100 sailors on the cruise. My complete sea duty lasted less than 2-months. Aloha! --------------------------------- 12/14/2011 23:55 Name : Joshua Carter Rate : Dates : Email : j17carter@yahoo.com comments : My father was Ronald Lee Carter! He is on your memorial list.I recently got into researching about his time in the military.If anybody has any memories of him I sure would like to hear them!Thanks --------------------------------- 12/21/2011 10:47 Name : Cliff Boxer Rate : EM3 Dates : 67-70 Email : beaconcliff47@hotmail.com comments : The picture of Don Dye would include Walton MM2 as the unidentified shipmate. --------------------------------- 12/21/2011 14:35 Name : ROGER MERRIOTT Rate : BM-3 Dates : MAY-1962 --SEPT 1964 Email : merriottrb@att.net comments : WE HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES IN JAPAN, HAD ALOT OF GREAT SHIPMATES & FRIENDS WITH LOTS OF GREAT MEMORIES I ENJOYED GOING THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL. --------------------------------- 12/25/2011 20:37 Name : Louie Walters Rate : MSC, RET. Dates : USN/USNR 65-92 Email : hapwer@sbcglobal.net comments : Great ship and an outstanding crew(65-69. Thank you for this web and the memories. --------------------------------- 12/29/2011 17:21 Name : Joe Bergeson Rate : SM2/3 Dates : 1/68 - 9/68 Email : joe.b@wi.rr.com comments : I served on the ship in 68 before going on to Class A school. When my dad passed in 1977 I found rain gear in his Navy belongings that had USS Gunston Hall LSD5 stamped on it when he served in WWII. My nephew has just been assigned to the USS Gunston Hall LSD44. Ironic. --------------------------------- 1/19/2012 14:5 Name : GEORGE H COKER Rate : MM2 Dates : 1964-1967 Email : safehaventransport@gmail.com comments : would love to communicate with anyone on board during this time --------------------------------- 1/23/2012 20:18 Name : Terry L. Troglin Rate : BM3 Dates : 6-64 to 6-66 Email : tekatr@cwnet.com comments : Looking for other shipmates who served with me. I see Bill Driscoll is listed as attending the reunions, I served with him in the 2nd Division. Would like attending the next reunion, what do I need to do? --------------------------------- 1/27/2012 10:40 Name : Floyd Shirk Rate : MR1, MRC, ENS Dates : 1961 - 63 Email : bucky52@cableone.net comments : Greetings to any former shipmates. Fair winds and following seas to all you Gunny Sack sailors. --------------------------------- 2/6/2012 10:39 Name : Donald Saiz Rate : EN-3 Dates : Nov.65- Dec67 Email : don.saiz2008@comcast.net comments : I served on board USS Gunston hall in A Div. I was duty driver state side and engineer and gunner on the LCVP West/Pac 1966 tour. Anyone with pictures during this period contact me at my EMail --------------------------------- 3/5/2012 23:36 Name : Guy Earlenbaugh Rate : Sergeant Dates : 1950 and1951 Email : Gpearlenbaugh@me.com comments : --------------------------------- 3/9/2012 20:43 Name : Webmaster Rate : Dates : Email : webmaster@ussgunstonhall.org comments : The rules here are very simple. If a valid e-mail address is not supplied, your posting will be removed. --------------------------------- 3/18/2012 17:11 Name : Renaldo C. Espinoza Rate : CS-3 Dates : 12/62 to 7/64 Email : Renaldo_Espinoza@Hotmail.com comments : I was transferred from the USS Carter Hall (LSD-3) in December of 1962 and left in July of 1964. In Memoriun is my good friend Walter M. Kapusik. Gary Basore was another friend I would like to contact. There are many others whose names I am not able to recall. I retired in 1981 with Rate of MSC. --------------------------------- 3/28/2012 19:40 Name : Terry Troglin Rate : BM3 Dates : 64-66 Email : tekatr@cwnet.com comments : Trying to contact Albert Salois via his listed email in the log, keeps gettig bounced back. Al, if you are out there, please contact me. Thanks Terry --------------------------------- 3/29/2012 19:53 Name : Michael Varnell Rate : SK2 Dates : 11/67-04/70 Email : mbvarnell@yahoo.com comments : Just looked at the log and saw a lot of familiar names. Have heard from several of you and seen two, Jojola in Albuquerque and Ensign Felt at Lakehurst NAS, NJ (we were both stationed there after our tours on the Gunston Hall). Looking forward to hearing from others. Anybody in Colorado who served during my tour? --------------------------------- 4/15/2012 12:0 Name : delbert ashburn Rate : EMC Dates : 1966(?) Email : mardelash2004@bellsouth.net comments : My memory is very thin about my service on Gunston Hall. Made two trips to Viet Nam. Served as Career Councilor as well as leading electrician. Advanced to EMCS then transfered to USS Epping Forest --------------------------------- 4/16/2012 12:15 Name : Bill Driscoll Rate : BM Dates : 1962 TO 1965 Email : eagle_357@verizon.net comments : Come ON guys we realy need someone to Man Up and take over Ron and Charlies Jobs.Somebody.I was involved it for the first 10 years Thanks Guys --------------------------------- 5/1/2012 17:51 Name : William R Rucker Rate : RD-3 Dates : 1968 to 1970 Email : b_rucker3333@sbcglobal.net comments : I served aboard the Gunny from 1968 to 1970, several tours including the trip up Mekong --------------------------------- 5/27/2012 16:15 Name : Jim Donahue Rate : Lt. Dates : 1965/1968 Email : donahuesndg@aol.com comments : Great Ship, Great Crew --------------------------------- 5/27/2012 16:16 Name : Jim Donahue Rate : Lt. Dates : 1965/1968 Email : donahuesndg@aol.com comments : Great Ship, Great Crew ---------------------------------