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Current Message 1 - May 8, 2007
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Entry: 60921
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U.S.S. Black

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Reid Tucker wrote on 2007-05-08 17:23:29.0

Comments: Does anyone know or remember serving with Jules Tucker on the U.S.S. Black?

Keywords: U.S.S Black, 1st class electrician mate,

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Current Message 2 - June 23, 2006
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Entry: 57769
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Looking for anyone that served USS Vanmen

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George DeLozier wrote on 2006-06-23 15:59:16.0

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Keywords: Our wev site is www.ussvammen.org

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Current Message 3 - January 16, 2006
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Entry: 55207
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Found One

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ralph gray wrote on 2006-01-16 19:19:34.0

Comments: Found a George Clark Yeomen aboard theabbot around 53/54 Is alive and lives in Penn. Phone# 1 724 929 8458 Acall from a shipmate would make his day

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Current Message 4 - December 19, 2005
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Entry: 54741
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refit changes

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NORMAN morgan wrote on 2005-12-19 18:01:52.0

Comments: Im looking for information on the abbots refit and changes after ww2 pictures would be great.My father inlaw served on the abbot in the 50's i am building a model of the ship as a suprise birthday gift the ship is 3ft long and i want it to be right.Since it is a surprise i cant ask him.I know the foward torps were taking off but did they put 40mm or 3"50 back and was the ships patch or emblem painted or hung anywhere.My father in laws name is RICHARD DOOCHACK thanks any help will be graetly appriciated.

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Current Message 5 - December 11, 2005
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Entry: 54581
USS Abbot (DD-629)

BYRON D.J.

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RALPH GRAY wrote on 2005-12-11 18:51:18.0

Comments: HELLO DWYANE MY NAME IS RALPH WE WENT THROUGH BOOT CAMP TO GETHER .I HOPE? IHAVE A PITCHURE IF I AM RIGHT. COMPANY 341 CAMP MOFFIT GREAT LAKES.I FOUND YOUR ADDRESS FROM THE ABBOT.MY BROTHER INLAW SERVEDON BOARD. PASS AWAY NICK. PALAZZOO

Keywords: ABBOT AND BOOT CAMP

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Current Message 6 - October 18, 2005
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Entry: 53660
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Former Sonarman USS ABBOT/desdiv 242

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Don Schwartz (Skylar) wrote on 2005-10-18 00:00:00.0

Comments: Was pitcher on fastpitch ships softball team, Sonar-man, World cruise, mediterranean, carribean cruises, lastly, ships photographer. You can reach me at skyty@bfeweb.net. Served from 1952-55.

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Current Message 7 - September 30, 2005
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Entry: 53360
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MY GRANDFATHER WAS A PROUD SAILOR

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Stephanie Biron wrote on 2005-09-30 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am searching for infomation about my grandfather Emile A. Pelletier. He served about 1943-45, I believe he was on the uss abott 629, It would be great to hear from anyone who can remember him. He also served with his cousin Roland Pelletier. He passed away December 7 1969 Inever got the pleasure of knowing him but, when i found out he was in the navy I started to search in more depth and want to Know as much as I can. I would really love to hear from any of his shipmates. Thank you and God Bless Everyone. Stephanie (Pelletier) Biron

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Current Message 8 - September 5, 2005
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Entry: 53011
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LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES

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JOHN WILLIAMS wrote on 2005-09-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: I SERVED ONBOARD USS ABBOT 1958-1962.I WAS A GUNNERSMATE.MOUNT CAPTAIN OF 3INCH 50 AFT GUN MOUNT.MOST OF MY BUDDIES WERE SNIPES.MY BEST FRIEND WAS STAN KNIGHT FROM LONG ISLAND N.Y. ANY OF YOU REMEMBER WHEN WE RAN AGROUND IN MAYPORT,FLA. HOW ABOUT THE NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVALS.

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Current Message 9 - August 13, 2005
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Entry: 52592
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New stuff at Abbot web site

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Walter Baranger wrote on 2005-08-13 00:00:00.0

Comments: If you haven't visited the USS Abbot web site, please do.

It's at www.abbot.us

We're currently adding WWII and 1950s muster rolls. If you are looking for someone, their name might pop up there. We also added the 1958 cruise book.

cheers,

walt

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Current Message 10 - August 4, 2005
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Entry: 52445
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My Dad was proud to be in the Navy

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Barbara Farmer wrote on 2005-08-04 00:00:00.0

Comments: I want ya'll to know that my dad was proud to serve in the Navy, he is since then gone home to be with the Lord. Pass away in December 26, 1994 and had the honors of being buried at Arlington Cemetary. I do have a picture of the destroyer he was on, if anyone would like to have a copy I can try to get one to you. From his daughter, proud to be a Navy daughter.

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Current Message 11 - May 17, 2005
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Entry: 50929
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EDWARD ADAMS

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DEBRA ADAMS wrote on 2005-05-17 22:07:36.0

Comments: I AM SEEKING ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH EDWARD A ADAMS ON THE USS BULLARD IN POSSIBLY 1940-45. PLEASE EMAIL ME, HE IS A BROTHER WHO I NEVER KNEW HE DIED IN WINDHAM MAINE IN 1989

Keywords: EDWARD A ADAMS

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Current Message 12 - April 28, 2005
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Entry: 50489
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USS ABBOT Group Cruise

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Don Cook wrote on 2005-04-28 08:12:49.0

Comments: Call us today and join the gang on this great trip to the eastern caribbean. Wife's, girlfrinds, traveling companions and families are welcome to join in the fun.

Keywords: Come Join the USS ABBOT Travel Group as they travel in style about the NEW COSTA CRUISE SHIP "MAGICA" from Ft. Lauderdale January 22 - 29, 2006 to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thamas & St. Johns, U.S.V.I. Catalina Island & Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Nassau, Bahamas. Best Inside Cabin = $761.88 Best Window Cabin = $911.88 Best Balcony Cabin = $961.88 All prices are per person out-the-door pricing including; all taxes, fees, meals, entertainment and sleeping accommodations.

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Current Message 13 - February 18, 2005
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Entry: 49024
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Abbot Reunion

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Bill Beavers wrote on 2005-02-18 21:50:22.0

Comments: U.S.S. Abbot will be having a reunion as part of DesRon 48 at Indianapolis,Ind. on Aug.23-28,2005. Contact Bill Beavers for information. ALL FORMER CREWMEN are welcome.

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Current Message 14 - February 17, 2005
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Entry: 48998
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Did you know him?

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Treasure Lindahl wrote on 2005-02-17 22:43:09.0

Comments: I've been trying to locate my grandfather and any information concerning him. All I know is that he serve on the USS Abbott and his name was William Edward White. If you any information please contact me. Thanks

Keywords: William Edward White

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Current Message 15 - January 14, 2005
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Entry: 48157
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This was my father's ship

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Bruce Winkworth wrote on 2005-01-14 19:28:50.0

Comments: My father, Ralph Winkworth of Syracuse, N.Y., was an Ensign and later a Lieutenant JG aboard the Abbot during World War II. He joined the crew in Pearl Harbor in 1943 and remained with the ship until after the battle of Leyte Gulf. At least, that's my best recollections of his retelling of his experience during the war.

I don't know if anyone who remembers him from the Abbot is cruising these boards, but if you are, this is for you. After leaving active service, my father stayed in the Naval Reserve until 1970, retiring with the rank of Captain. He spent several years as company commander of the Raleigh Naval Reserve Unit, and always spoke fondly of the Abbot. I honestly believe that he loved that ship more than he loved Syracuse University, his alma mater. Of course, he had many more life-altering experiences aboard the Abbot than he did in college. Judging by the way he spoke about the Abbot, I can only assume that the ship and crew were very special.

Anyone who remembers Ralph Winkworth from the Abbot, please feel free to contact me at bruce_winkworth@ncsu.edu. I would love to hear from you.

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Current Message 16 - November 10, 2004
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Entry: 46756
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Ping Pussy's

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Craig Powers wrote on 2004-11-10 05:30:08.0

Comments: Hi guys, Would like to know if there are any other old timers surfing the web rather than the atlantic. Sonar school 1956-Abbot 1957-1960 . I still have contact with my shipmate and buddy Ed Wilson. I know play war games like Ghost Recon,Call of duty etc. As well as Cribbage. Cheers

Keywords: USS Abbot 629 1956-1960 sonar

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Current Message 17 - March 10, 2004
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Entry: 41634
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DESRON48 Reunion

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Raymond Sanders wrote on 2004-03-10 14:20:37.0

Comments: The USS Kidd Assn. DESRON 48 is having a reunion on august 3-8 2004 in Covington Kentucky. The following ships make up DESRON 48 USS KIDD DD661, USS KIDD DDG993,USSABBOT DD629 USS WALKER DD517, USS ERBEN DD631, USS HALE DD642,USS STEMBEL DD644, USS BULLARD DD660, USS BLACK DD666 USS CHAUNCEY DD667. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ED MILLS 3909 SW 20th PLACE CAPE CORAL FL. 33914-5563 E-MAIL DesRon 48 @aol.com PH. 1-877-238-1205 HOPE TO SEE YOU IN KENTUCKY.

Keywords: I was aboard the Abbot 2-53 until 55 I was a MM and also logroom yeoman. I tansfered to the USS Yellowstone in 55 to go on the Med cruise. Then I was discharged in May 1956.

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Current Message 18 - November 24, 2003
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Entry: 38676
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We site is growing

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Walter Baranger wrote on 2003-11-24 20:56:13.0

Comments: In case you haven't visited it yet, the Abbot web site is at http://abbot.us/

I'm interested in adding recollections and photos from both WWII and after.

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Current Message 19 - November 13, 2003
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Entry: 38329
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Abbot was the best!

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Bob Smith wrote on 2003-11-13 09:16:19.0

Comments: Had tours on four "tin-cans", Abbot was the best. I was LPO SO-Div from Jun-61 thru May -63, Newport Engineering School ship along with the O'Sullivans. Abbot did outstanding during the ORI at Gitmo after refit in Boston Shipyard. Regards to all former Abbot crewmen.

Keywords: ABBOT DD-629

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Current Message 20 - September 23, 2003
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Entry: 37114
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Ship mates

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Jack Greer wrote on 2003-09-23 18:44:33.0

Comments: My grandfather (Virgil Beall, Machinist Mate 3C) served on the Abbot during WWII. I am looking for anyone who may remember him from this period. He passed away in 1999. I am also looking for information about the ships history during WWII, preferably from someone with first hand experience.

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Current Message 21 - August 10, 2003
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Entry: 36166
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hello shipmates

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Ted Cummings wrote on 2003-08-10 01:54:20.0

Comments: I am sorry to say that I only served on Abbot as a Reservist on a cruise from Philadelphiain the late fall of 1964. A sailor never forgets his first ship and I am no exception. My many memories are mostly good ones about the ships Regular company, and all good ones about Abbot herself. Before the cruise I looked up her history and was very proud to serve on such a combat veteran of the South Pacific. For years my most treasured possession was a Zippo lighter with "USS Abbot DD629" and the ships sillhouette embossed on it. Sadly it "went missing" while on active duty in Viet Nam a few years later. I felt as if someone had stolen my wedding ring! About ten or eleven years ago I was working on a job (I am a retired construction Electrician) and talked to a carpenter that was on Abbot as Ships Companyfor that same cruise. While our paths never crossed (that we remembered)while on that cruise, we formed an instant friendship when it was found out that we were shipmates from a very long time ago in our pasts. I would like to say Hey Sailor! to one and all who ever served aboard Abbot, because we were fortunate to be there.

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Current Message 22 - April 22, 2003
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Entry: 33770
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LOST AND FOUND

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Rick Morin wrote on 2003-04-22 18:04:19.0

Comments: Found a Zippo lighter at the bottom of Boston harbor. Both case and fluid reservoir have the name "Bond" scratched into them. Front of lighter has a picture of the ship U.S.S.Abbot DD629,the back of the lighter has the ships emblem. I would like to return this to the original owner, or his family, if possible. If this description sounds familiar and if anyone has information about locating the owner, please contact me.

Keywords: Looking for "BOND" relatives.

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Current Message 23 - March 22, 2003
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Entry: 33009
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Crew member passing

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Chris Nies wrote on 2003-03-22 22:37:24.0

Comments: I'm sorry to inform you that the Abbot has lost another fine sailor. My God father and oldest brother of my father's was laid to rest today. Hie name was Joeseph Chris Nies. He was a radio man on the Abbot in "54" If any of you new my uncle Joe and or have a picture of him or the boat, please let me know. Warmest Regards Christpher J. Nies

Keywords: USS Abbot 1954

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Current Message 24 - February 28, 2003
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Entry: 32408
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WHERE ARE THE PRESTONS?

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DIANE FONSECA VEGA wrote on 2003-02-28 23:38:53.0

Comments: MY DAD DANIEL FONSECA WAS IN THE NAVY AROUND 1945 AND SO. HE WAS IN THE NAVY TRAVELED AROUND THE WORLD IN THE DESTOYER " PRESTON " IF YOU KNOW OF THE PRESTON PLEASE WRITE ME E- MAIL HE WAS AT NEWPORT, I THINK THAT IS WHERE THE DESTOYER WAS DOCKED AND IN FRISCO AND SAN DIEGO. HE LIVES IN WEST SACRAMENTO AND HAS A COUPLE OF HIS NAVY BUDDYS OUT THERE TOO.

Keywords: PRESTON

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Current Message 25 - February 21, 2003
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Entry: 32259
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My Dad served on the U.S.S. Abbot

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Mike Shields wrote on 2003-02-21 17:53:58.0

Comments: My Dad (SSM 3/c Bernard P. Shields) served aboard the U.S.S. Abbot in WW2, 1943-45. He worked in the ship's laundry. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone that served with him.

Thanks,

Mike Shields

Keywords: U.S.S. Abbot DD629

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Current Message 26 - February 18, 2003
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Entry: 32168
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SPLENDID SHIP

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JOHN BUGLER wrote on 2003-02-18 22:41:14.0

Comments: A SPLENDID SHIP. SEAWORTHY IN EVERY WAY. I WAS PRIVILEDGED TO SERVE ON HER 1955-1957.

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Current Message 27 - November 18, 2002
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Entry: 29685
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FYI

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Charles Angevine wrote on 2002-11-18 14:41:08.0

Comments: A WW II vet looking for others who were on board during WW II. Be happy to hear from any and all.

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Current Message 28 - November 17, 2002
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Entry: 29658
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uss mcdormit

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pierre desocio wrote on 2002-11-17 11:34:39.0

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Current Message 29 - April 23, 2002
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Entry: 24908
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ship picture

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bertram farrell wrote on 2002-04-23 09:43:14.0

Comments: I LEFT THE SHIP IN NAPLE ITALY,(1954)DEATH IN FAMILY.THE SHIP WAS ON WORLD CRUISE.IT BEEN 48 YEARS.IT IS HARD TO REMENBER NAMES.ANYBODY WHO REMENBERS BERT FARRELL I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU.I AM 68 YEARS OLD NOW.IF ANY ONE HAS A PICTURE OF THE USS ABBOT,AND A COPY OF THE WORLD CRUISE BOOK.I LOST MINE YEARS AGO.I WILL PAY ANYONE WHO HAS ONE OR BOTH SHIP AND BOOK.PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME MY EMAIL IS BFARRELLO@AOL.COM THANK YOU . BERT

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Current Message 30 - August 6, 2000
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Entry: 10848
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Quest for crew members

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Bill Beavers wrote on 2000-08-06 01:25:31.0

Comments: Looking for all former members of the Abbot crew.

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Current Message 31 - November 30, 1999
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Entry: 5370
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Ship's name correction

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Gilbert N. Nelson wrote on 1999-11-30 00:00:00.0

Comments: Please note: The "USS Abbot" (not "Abbott") DD629 is incorrectly spelled in the listing of U.S. Navy destroyers. Correction would be appreciated. Thanks- and lots of success. Gil Nelson

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Current Message 32 - November 8, 1999
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Entry: 4599
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Do you remember me ?

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DOUGLAS L. (DOUG) Waldrop wrote on 1999-11-08 00:00:00.0

Comments: I'm widowed , retired, and play golf most of the time.

I served Aboard the Abbott from June of 1951 to June of 1954.

I'd like to contact any one who served in first div. Hoping i"m not the only one still living .

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To fellow crewmen of the U.S.S. Abbot (DD629)-
My best personal regards to all who served aboard the Abbot, especially 
during the period 4/53 to 4/55.

Give me a call if you have the chance.

Gil Nelson
266 West Haviland Lane
Stamford ,CT 06903
(203)322-3938