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Entry: 81646 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	JAMES E. MURPHY JR UDT TEAM 11 KOREA
MICHAEL MURPHY wrote on January 7, 2012 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: UDT TEAM 11 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, James E. Murphy jr. was in UDT Team 11 from 3/24/54 until 8/21/57. He never spoke much about what he did. I was hoping I could get more info from anyone who served with him. Thank you all for serving our Great Country! Keywords: Murph

Entry: 78828 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	WILLIS TODD CAREY JR. KOREAN UDT
HEATHER CAREY wrote on May 5, 2011 CITY AND STATE: QUECHEE VT UNIT: UDT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 77743 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	MR JAMES GEORGE OR DANIEL A GARLAND
DANIEL GARLAND wrote on February 6, 2011 CITY AND STATE: CLEVELAND GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: any one with info or picts, i would like to do a memorial dvd to keep the hero's always in our memory Keywords: attempting to locate picts or group picts of each, i know Mr. George attended UDT Seal reunions in Flordia, he has just passed away, not much info on Mr. Garland

Entry: 76987 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	RONALD OLSON FROM UDT 5?
MICHAEL OLSON wrote on November 29, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: My grandpa Ronald Olson served in Korea as part of UDT 5 which later got renamed UDT 13. I am looking for anyone who may have served with him. He always talks about how he would like to get in contact with his old buddies. One that he remembers was Tez Morrison, not sure on the spelling but he was a Judo instructor for sure. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: Ronald Olson, UDT 5, UDT 13

Entry: 74953 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	UDT SEAL ORG.
DAWN GUTIERREZ wrote on June 4, 2010 CITY AND STATE: KATY TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Go to www.udt-seal-association.org go to the contact and ask for info.......My father, Devereaux C. Knox was a UDT 21 Frogman, Seal Team 2. Bobby Cox has been a great source of information in regards to the Seals......he runs this website/org. I believe, listed above. Keywords: Seal Team 2, Little Creek Va. UDT 21 Frogmen

Entry: 74396 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	WILBUR
RICHARD COX wrote on April 18, 2010 CITY AND STATE: CHARLOTTE HALL MD UNIT: RETIRED MILITARY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle Wilbur "BUD" Cox was a retired Navy Chief stationed for many years at Little Creek, VA teaching diving. Can anyone help me in knowing if he was in a UDT? His service began during WWII and he retired sometime, I believe in the late sixties, early seventies. He passed away a few years ago and I really never got to talk to him about his military career. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Dick Cox Keywords: UDT-INSTRUCTOR LITTLE CREEK-WWII

Entry: 73954 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	ANYONE KNOW JACK RALL/JOHN O. RALL?
CHERYL TROUTT wrote on March 16, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father passed away several years ago, and never told anyone about his Naval career, except that he was a UDT. He might have even been a P.O.W. Any information would be helpful. Thank You. Keywords:

Entry: 73909 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW MY DAD RALPH DAY
ROBERT DAY wrote on March 13, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SANFORD FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm trying to find someone who knew my father Ralph Day He was a frogman ,Radarman and served on the mississippi and the DuPont. He was in the navy from 1957 to 1959 that I knew of. Most of his time was on the DuPont. I know he was in Korea and not much else. In frogmen training he had to sneak aboard a ship and take something to prove he was there. He took his captians hat back to school for proof. That was my Dad.If anyone remembers him let me know. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 73781 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	1952 - 1956 UDT TEAM 21 TURNED TO TEAM 2 CLASS 12
KEN MEINER wrote on March 2, 2010 CITY AND STATE: BASKING RIDGE NJ UNIT: UDT 21 TURNED TO UNIT 2 CLASS 12 , INSTRUCTOR FOR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: MY FATHER KEN MEINER IS A FORMER UDT FROGMAN AND INSTRUCTOR , ORIGINALY TEAM 21 WHICH LATER CHANGED TO TEAM 2 CLASS 12 EASTCOAST , HE ALSO WAS A INSTRUCTOR FOR TEAM 21 AND TEAM 2 . IF ANYONE SERVED WITH HIM OR WAS TRAINED BY HIM I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU . THANKS KEN Keywords: KEN MEINER 1952- 1956 , UDT 21 TURNED TO UNIT 2 CLASS 12 EAST COAST , INSTRUCTOR FOR TEAM 21

Entry: 73037 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS
JILL LOGAN wrote on January 6, 2010 CITY AND STATE: JAX FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any information on my father, James L. Logan Jr. who was a UDT Navy frogman. Thank you. Keywords: Navy frogman UDT

Entry: 72995 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	DOYLE OLIVER
JOHN BAEHR wrote on January 4, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Anyone know Doyle? Have a picture and that's about it, he was lifeguarding on North Island Coronado around 55 or so. He's my Dad. Keywords: Taco Johnson Unit 12 Doyle Oliver

Entry: 72806 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR INFO ON UDT FROGMAN GLENN CATHERMAN. MY FATHER.
STACI WOODSON wrote on December 16, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was a Frogman durring the Korian war. He never really told me much about his time in the military. He also served in the Army and Air Force. He got out of the military as an E7. Any information or conact from anyone who might have known him would be awesome. Keywords: Glenn Catherman

Entry: 71753 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	DID U KNOW MY DAD JOHN J. STANCAVAGE JR., FROM WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702
ELAINE DUNN wrote on September 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SCRANTON PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Comments: Hello, I am in search of someone who served with my father, John J, Stancavage Jr. on the USS Columbus CA-74 during the years of August 30, 1951 when he became on active duty in Philadelphia, PA. He left the Navy/ USS CA-74 on July 6, 1955. He passed away on August 21, 2001 and I am looking for pictures or any type of memoriabilia of my father. God rest his soul. If anyoen has any ifnoration or knew my father--I would love to hear from you. Thanks Elaine Keywords: NAVY - SERVED IN THE KOREAN WAR ON USS-CA - 74 ON JULY 6, 1955

Entry: 71602 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	JAMES P. PETERSEN/ UDT 7
JAMES PETERSEN JR. wrote on September 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MILILANI HI UNIT: UDT 7 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Interested in finding old photos, information, etc. regarding late father, James Petersen (d. July, 2008) Keywords: UDT7, pacific,petersen,

Entry: 71042 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	DONALD GAITHER UDT TRAINER
SHERRY GREEN wrote on July 27, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: If you have information or photos of UDT training with LCDR Don Gaither from Little Creek you would like to share, I would be interested in any information on his service. Thanks for your time:) SG Keywords:

Entry: 70768 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	AM LOOKING FOR OLD UDT GEAR AND MEMORABILIA
HELENE BRION wrote on July 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ISLAMORADA FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am trying to surprise a family member who was UDT by gifting him with a collection of old dive gear and photos and memorabilia that I am putting together. I would be thrilled to buy any old gear you might have. Please feel free to email me Keywords: UDT,frogman,doublehose, memorabilia, photographs

Entry: 69917 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	UDT 1 AND 3
ROBERT DENNIS wrote on April 19, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MISSION VIEJO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am trying to confirm that L. Paul Kearney was a member of UDT Teams 1 and 3 during the Korean war. Mr. Kearney wears a Seal emblem and claims to have been a Seal. Keywords: UDT 1, UDT 3

Entry: 69716 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS
TONY SHEPHERD wrote on April 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: PALM DESERT CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I'm trying to find Fred Palmer UDT-21 1956-1960 started jumping with the unit in little creek ,Va in 1958 Keywords:

Entry: 69701 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKIN GOR DETAILS ON JAMES J. REEVES, MY FATHER
MARK REEVES wrote on March 31, 2009 CITY AND STATE: KENT WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My father James J Reeves was a member of the UDT's in Korea. He has passed away and I was looking for any information possible.

Entry: 69438 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	FRANK
DALE CLARK wrote on March 10, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My father, Frank "Huey" Clark, served with UDT Team 1, 1st platoon in Korea. Was active US Navy for over 25 years and also served in Vietnam on the PBR's for over 4 years in all. Would like to hear from any one that knew my father. He died in 1984 from cancer. Keywords: Puson, Incheon, UDT Team 1, 1st Platoon, Jerry Hatten Huey Clark

Entry: 68935 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW CHARLES KENNETH HUDSON
ADA DAVIS wrote on February 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ALBANY GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any one who can tell me more about my father's tour as a UDT team member in Korea. He did not speak of it much. He passed away August 2008. We found a medal from the Korean government in his locker of "stuff." We would love to know more about his time in the Navy and the Korean War. Thank you. Keywords: Charles Kenneth Hudson, Frogman in KoreanWar - Inchon

Entry: 68770 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	SEARCHING FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS DON KITTLE
MELODY KITTLE wrote on January 21, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Our Dad, Donald R Kittle, was in the Korean War and had duties with the UDT in the US Navy. We are seeking info during his days in this war. Don was originally from Elkins, WV. We have been told about his heroic deeds during his time in Korea as a "frogman". All of his medals and official papers have been lost. Help us honor this great man with any news that you may have. We would be ever so grateful. Respectfully--Donald's oldest daughter Keywords:

Entry: 68334 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR A MEMORY
WILLIAM VAUGHN wrote on December 20, 2008 CITY AND STATE: HARTWELL GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: To whom it concerns.... My father in law who is now 80 years old is a veteran of the korean war. he was a diver in UDT groups 101 and 107. he has ask me to help find him one of the old decoration pins that has the lettering of < UDT 101 or UDT 107> on it . He says they change this pin when they made this group the seals. He is ex prisoner of war and retired from 33 years as a firefighter here in Georiga.His name is Bobby Jo Koonce of loganville ga. Is little to ask for after the many years of service to his country and the state of ga. Any help in finding this pin would be greatly appreciated Keywords: UDT group 101 and 107 during Korean war,dates appox;1943 to 1950

Entry: 67818 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR INFO
DANIEL MCCOY II wrote on November 11, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MIDDLETOWN NY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for info on my father his stuff was lost in a flood and nothing was salvagable his name : Daniel G. McCoy USN UDT ? i have been trying for several years to find something but to no avail i cant seem to find anything, he passed away in 2000 he didnt talk much about it except that that training was living hell but he loved it very much he was stationed in norfolk va any info would be great thank you for all help given Daniel G.McCoy II Keywords:

Entry: 67335 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	MY FATHER THE FROGMAN--RAY SEITZ
HANS SEITZ wrote on September 26, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello. My father was a Frogman from '48-52. He was trained in Chicago at Great Lakes, and stationed discreetly on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt that operated in the Mediterranean during parts of those years. He passed in Dec. '04 and I am looking for anyone that may recall a Ray Seitz from Danville, PA. Any memories would be invaluable. Many thanks and God Bless! Keywords: USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mediterranean, UDT

Entry: 67262 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	WALTER KENNETH MASON
JESSE MASON wrote on September 20, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GROVE OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: kenneth passed away in 1994 ,was looking for anyone who new hin, their was 2 years that is missing fron his life about 1053 Keywords: UDT TEAM 22 KOREA WAR

Entry: 67261 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	WALTER KENNETH MASON
JESSE MASON wrote on September 20, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GROVE OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: UDT TEAM 22 KOREA WAR

Entry: 66072 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	ANYONE KNOW JACK HOUCK?
SARAH HOUCK wrote on June 15, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father-in-law served as a "frogman" in the Korean War and I was wondering if anyone remembered him. His name is Jack Nelson Houck and was from Pennsylvania. Jack is still alive and living in PA. Thanks for your help! Keywords:

Entry: 65625 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	HELLO ALL.
ROBERT RAWLS wrote on May 16, 2008 CITY AND STATE: JASPER TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I was wondering if anyone on here might have served with my father, Robert Edwin "Bob" Rawls? He passed away in november of 01'. I believe he served from 1948 to 1953. He never spoke much about his time in the service but had a few stories that made us all smile and sometimes choked him up. I miss him very much and would like to speak to anyone that may have known him. He would have been 78 this year and I only wish he could have gotten to know his grand babies better. Thank you... Keith Rawls Keywords: U.D.T. 3

Entry: 65308 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	DID ANYONE NO MY FATHER? STAN C.SCHNEIDMILLER?
SUSAN MORTON wrote on April 19, 2008 CITY AND STATE: VERO BEACH FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father never really said much about the war, I was proud of him, he even had a photograph of him underwater with a camera taking a picture of a group of men in a pool, taking a picture of him. I was puzzled as to why he still had his scuba gear, and parachute when I was little. He is deceased,and I wonder at times, how much that he had seen, that really messed his head up. At any rate I am proud of all the men who served in that war. My son is due to go to afghanistan soon, he is in the army. Wish him luck, and any prayers would be cool. Keywords: My father was a UDT, who served on the USS ELECTRONIC, my sister has most of his photographs, he was a photographer for a television station after the war.His Name was Stanley Conrad Schneidmiller.

Entry: 65303 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	CHARLES R. TITUS
RACHEL TITUS wrote on April 19, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone has info on my Dad I would love to hear from you! My dad (Charles R. Titus) died in 1987 due to heart diease. I was 6 years old at the time and my mother has no information for me about my dad during that time in his life. I know that it has been said that he served in the Korean War. I also have a picture of him and some class mates from 1955. I have some records, however it does not shed any light on anything. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated. Keywords:

Entry: 63855 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	INFO ON BUDDIES
ROBERT ZUVER SR. wrote on January 16, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LAKE FOREST CA UNIT: UDT 4 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am interested in making contact with any of my old UDT 4 buddies stationed in Norfolk, Va. Little creek base.During 1948 to 1953. Would like to know where they are and what they are doing now. Especially one man named Carl Zeigler. During 1949 and 1953. If you know about anyone please contact me. I now live in Lake Forest, Ca.Thanks. Bob zuver. Keywords: Udt 4. Little Creek , Va. Bob zuver. 48 to 53. Ed KraZEL- SHIP 136 ? NAME CARPALETTI ? Carl Ziegler .

Entry: 63757 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	KOREA UDT-1 1ST PLATOON AL WASHINGTON
JILL BURRUS wrote on January 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My sister put an entry in already, but I thought I'd stick in the unit and platoon number. Al Washington is has clear recollection of his mates from his units and would love copies of any memorabilia or to speak with any living vets. He remembers Paul Brewton, Tiz Morrison, Shaggy/Shabby Lane... Please contact us if you have any of the above (since we'd like to see his past) and he can supply you with memories of your family member! Thanks! Keywords: Frogmen, korean war, udt-1 1st platoon

Entry: 63590 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER REX MATTHEWS. UDT 6, 11, AND 25
DAVID DIGBY JR. wrote on December 27, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 6, 11, 25 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for info on my grandfather Rex Matthews. He was a frogman from 1940-1945 and was on several teams. UDT 6, 11, 25. I would like to speak with anyone who knew him during his time in the Navy. Keywords: Rex Matthews Team 6, 11, 25

Entry: 63318 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	UDT 15 DUANE SMELSER
CHRIS SPRY wrote on December 6, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i love this man and he is now very forgetful. but one thing he does not forget is his time in the navy. anything to show or document to him and bring back his memories would be great ty Keywords: udt 15 duane smelser

Entry: 63276 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	DO YOU KNOW ALBERT WASHINGTON?
ANGELA HENDERSON wrote on December 3, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Do any of you remember a black man by the name of Albert Washington? He is my father and I'm trying to figure out a way to surprise him as he will turn 73 this month and is not in good health. Keywords: Frogman, Korean War, Black Frogmen

Entry: 62917 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	KOREAN WAR VET
HARRY BARELKA wrote on November 9, 2007 CITY AND STATE: AVON OH UNIT: UNDERWATER DEOTION TEAM 1,11,13 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: it was a good life Keywords: porky,udt #1,11,13

Entry: 62426 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR ALL UDT1-11 WEST COAST FRONGS, KOREAN
TOMMY SWEDENSKY wrote on September 26, 2007 CITY AND STATE: CRESTVIEW FL UNIT: UDT 1-11 CLASS #6 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for members of the same out fit. Keywords: Lee D. Hughes

Entry: 62212 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRAFICE
LEAH GONZALES wrote on September 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: VENTURA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father Eugene Mayo Gonzales served this country as a Naval frog man demolition specialist during the war from 1950 to 53 or 54. My father had a great love for this great country we live in. His family were immigrants from Spain and Puerto Rico the values he grew up with were hard knocks and disapointments but he endevored and was a changed person due to his service in the Navy and the Korean War. The men and women who served in that war are done a dis-service by not being honored and recognized for thier sacrafices. I feel honored and proud to be a daughter of a Korean War Veteran. Thank you Daddy for ensuring our future and the freedoms that come with the USA and securing the future of your grandchildren and others. If any one knows my father from his Navy days please email me , I currently work at PT Mugu Navy base where my father had been stationed during the 50's.I dont know the company he served only one of the ships, the USS Kitty Hawk.My father is still around. Thank you to you Veterans a greatful daughter Keywords:

Entry: 62123 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS
BILL BOONE wrote on August 30, 2007 CITY AND STATE: DAVIDSONVILLE MD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 62029 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR ANY ONE THAT CAN GIVE ANY INFORMATIONON UDT IN FOREA FOR A X NAVY UDT BROTHER
CHARLES LE CAPACH SR. wrote on August 20, 2007 CITY AND STATE: PLATTSBURGH NY UNIT: SPCIAL FORCES RANGER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: i am just tryying too help a old udt man find his team mats if any are still liveing than you for any help youh can give to give him help Keywords: looking for inforition on udt for a frind that was in udt in korea he is old and looking for old udt frinds

Entry: 61341 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	GARY L SMITH
ADAM BROUSSARD wrote on June 20, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather served as a UDT in Korea. He doesnt like to talk about his experiences during the war, but I am interested in any information that can be given on him. I know he made the Inchon landing, and I believe Puson also. He dove with Joch Custoa during his service at some point. All of his pictures are deteriorated so anything would be helpful. Keywords: Gary L Smith, Udt, Inchon

Entry: 60601 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	MARVIN ZIMMET
LAURIE ZIMMET wrote on April 8, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I've served twice so far in Iraqi Fredom...my dad is in his 70's and I just found out a few years ago that he was part of the Navy's UDT in Korea. He only spoke about it for 10 minutes and nothing more. I know he was at Wonsan, Inchon, Puyongnam. I think he was at other battles as well. He was tall and skinny and a great swimmer. I'm in the navy myself and sure would love to know more about my dad's experience. I hope he'll tell me but it sure would be great to hear from someone that knew him back then. Thank you. Keywords: WONSAN, INCHON, PUYONGNAM

Entry: 59355 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOUIS WALTER GEENEN
JOHN GEENEN wrote on October 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for any information on the UDT career of my father, Master Chief Louis Walter Geenen. He passed away 22 October 2006, and though he told some stories, I'm quite sure he didn't tell them all. Graduated UDT Training Class 8 Coronado, and served in UDT Team 3 and Team 12, including operations in Korea. He was also a member of UDT/SEAL PAC 119 Northern Detachment (later known as Naval Reserve Naval Special Warfare Unit One) from 1977 to 1989. Any and all info is welcomed. Keywords: UDT Training Class 8 Coronado, UDT 3, UDT 12, Korea, Lou, Geenen

Entry: 59220 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	GEORGE MCNAIR'S PASSING
IVAN TRENT wrote on October 15, 2006 CITY AND STATE: VIRGINIA BEACH VA UNIT: FORMALLY OF UDT-12 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My beloved father in law George"Chicken" Berry Mcnair passed on to frogman heaven (oh that big lilly pad in the sky). He peacefully moved on in his sleep On 12 October 2006 1345 hrs. Sharp,Intelligent,Witty and ultra humorous till his last day.In my humble opinion, a treasure a trove of wisdom and history. George graduated in Class 8. Served in UDT 13 and 12 with 4 tours in nam. He master planned OPERATION DEEP CHANNEL (Kinh Gay canal Vietnam 1970) which almost exhausted the SPECWAR inventory of MK 8 hose. He knew his demo without question! Additionally, good portion of the UDT/SEAL MANAUL is written by him. As a latent member of UDT-12 myself, I soon became aware the heoric deeds these special men contributed to our Nation and community. He'll be sorely missed! George is survived by his daughter Michele, 4 Grand children, 2 Great Grand Children and Son In law Ivan. Respectfully, SOC Ivan Trent Keywords: "blah" and "buzz" Graduated in BUD/S Class 104 Served in UDT-12(79-83) I'm retiring this year From NSWG2 (TRADET) Cheers, Chief Trent

Entry: 57116 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	PETER J. FAREWELL
DEBBIE MCBRIDE wrote on May 12, 2006 CITY AND STATE: DAYTON OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my dad, Pete Farewell, he served in WWII and Korea as a UDT. He so hated the term frogman. He served aboard the USS ST Paul CA-73 during the Pacific, Korea and he served in China for a time. I know some of the members of his team, Timothy Fitzpatrick is the only full name I know due to the fact my brother is named for him. I also know of a gentleman named Bull, he was as my dad put it as big as a house and black as night. My dad worked in Inchon, Puson in Korea. Any info would be greatly appriciated. My husband and I are currently building an 8 ft. RC model of the ST. Paul. Thanks Keywords: Pete Farewell, Bull, USS St. Paul, Inchon

Entry: 56837 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	GORDON JOHNSON
GENE JOHNSON wrote on April 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Looking for any information still available on the career of my father Gordon Lavon Johnson who served with UDT 1 and 12 during the Korean Conflict. Was severely injured in the right hand by a detonator during a demonstration in Lake Washington in the 50's. He told me a story once about blowing up a railroad bridge in Korea. I think I recall that he said he and his team was transported to and from the site of the bridge by a submarine. Don't know a lot more than that. It would be really nice to learn something about those years of his life. Keywords: UDT1, UDT 12, Korean Conflict, Frogman

Entry: 56363 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	HAROLD
JASON ANDREWS wrote on March 24, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Harold DeVern Canfield was my grandfather. I am searching for any info about him. I have his service records, but they give no details. I also would really like to find any pictures of him or his team/graduating class. He was a medic, was with team 3 and 12. He started his diving in Pearl Dec. 7, recovering fallen servicemen. One boat he was on was the US Current. Does anyone have any information? Keywords: UDT-3 "Doc" BUDS class 4 3/22/52 Coronado Salvage Diver - USS Current Pearl Harbor medic Korea

Entry: 55493 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER DARWIN RAY TUSSEY, ? UDT 3
MICHAEL TUSSEY wrote on January 31, 2006 CITY AND STATE: CLEMMONS NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father died in 1964. My mother remarried and the history of my father was supressed. Would like to know what kind of person he was. Any info would be much appreciated. Keywords:

Entry: 54136 UDT UNDERWATER DEMOLITIONS TEAMS	TEAMS 1 (11) AND TEAM 3 (12) KOREA1950-1953
JOHN COOPER wrote on November 16, 2005 CITY AND STATE: BEN WHEELER TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

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