I served between 1952-1956, looking for anyone who may recognize my info.

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Someone please help!

Comments: I am trying to find out any information on Arcadia. My gandfather Kenneth Leroy Smith (boatswains mate 2nd class)Who entered the navy 11/13/41-11/4/45. Was stationed on the ship sometime while he was serving our country. Also if anyone could tell me what crewroster and V-6 USNR mean, My family and I would be very greatful. Thank you to anyone(s)who can take the time to help.

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USS Arcadia Picture

Comments: I do have a picture of the USS Arcadia if anyone wants one....Just e-mail me...

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Shipmates on Arcadia 63-66

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1962-1964

Comments: I do remember a crew member by the last name of Ellis and he lived in Altoona, PA

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1962-1964

Comments: I also served on the Arcadia between 62-64....I was in Div 2, I think it was on the Aft part of the ship...... My name is Joseph Olden....I remember a 1st Class petty Officer who was tall and slim, also a 2nd Class Petty Officer who was black, don't remember either of their names right off hand.......I have a picture of the Arcadia some place with some info on it...Will have to look it up....

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Crew Member

Comments: Served in the S-1 Division from August 1958 until April 1962 as an SKSA, SKSN, SK3, SKSN, SK3 in that order.

Hey I was young I had fun. The Arc was my first ship and I remember most of the S1 division fondly.

That was the time when the Navy offered young stupid boys a chance to become a useful man

My first division officer Gerry Young was a Warrant Officer and I thought he was GOD. All I ever wanted to do was to be like him.

I retired as a CWO SC in July 1978 and hope I came close to being the officer he was.

Hope to hear from some shipmates

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Stood 1st Qm watch 9/13/45

Comments: I stood the first deck watch as QM, set after the Commissioning ceremony on 9/13/45 under an old mustang who was a former Chief. A great many of the crew , including myself had been assigned fresh out of service schools with no previous sea duty. This might account for the radar operator fixing on the towing tug instead of the target in a night firing exercise and the antiaircraft crew firing at the tow plane instead of the target who also made a quick exit.Lucky the war was over. After shakedown the Arc was sailed to South Carolina and mothballed.

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crew member

Comments: as an ic2,I transfered from the T.J.Gary DER326 to the Arcadia AD-23 repair gang from April 1961 to November 1961

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Crew member 1961/62

Comments: Worked for JW Fish MR1 and MRC Warner. I machined the brass bell that hung in the Little America Bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico just down a ways from the pier where we tied up. You might remember that better than me. Good ship, good crew.. Left her in the shipyard at Boston,Mass. in July of 62. She was homeported at Newport, Rhode Island

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Served Aboard Arcadia 1966 thru 1967

Comments: Arrived aboard the Arcadia in early 66 until my discharge in 67 which was put on hold over the Pueblo incident. Worked as a clerk typist in the repair office and then as a printer in the print shop. Many fond memories of the crew and her officers, was the driver for the skipper during duty days and he was one of the nicest/honorable officers I've ever met.

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Sailor of the Quarter Plaque

Comments: I served on the Arcadia from 1963 to 1965. We made a few trips to Puerto Rico and a trip to Orange Texas. Thank God the skipper didn't like ice and snow, eh? I was an Aviation Storekeeper 2nd Class on board to keep track of the "Polish, Plastic canopy", the only aviation item on board. Actually I was there for the Dash Copter spares that never materialized. I did manage to get my name on the Sailor of the Quarter plaque that was mounted just aft of the mess deck. I have often hoped that someone pulled that plaque down and kept it safe before the Arcadia was turned in to razor blades. I would be grateful to hear from whom ever has it or some one that knows where it went.

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CREW MEMEBERS 55' TO 57'

Comments: My father served aboard during those years, His name is Charles Porter. I believe the ship was stationed in Newport R.I at that time. Just looking for old friends, and photos for him.

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looking for photos

Comments: I am trying to locate some sport pictures taken in the years of 55-59.I played for the basketball and softball teams.Our team cleaned up,we were deslant champs for 4 years.So if any one has some of these photos to share I would like copys.

thanks joe

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USS Arcadia AD-23 64-66

Comments: I served on the Arcadia as a Quartermaster 3/c. We had a great crew. I still have fond memories of the cruise to Orange, Texas in October 1964.

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USS Arcadia Reunions

Comments: Looking for shipmates of the USS Arcadia

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One and only ship

Comments: The only sea duty I saw was a trip to Earl, NJ, to on-load ammo. We then spent the weekend @ the 42nd pier in New York City followed by a trip to Pureto Rico to off-load ammo. Once in PR, we took up a spot next to a pier and commenced to take liberty for what seems now to be an incredibly short period of time. A trip back to Newport where we once again resumed guarding the pier. I was only on the ship for a short peiord of time, perhaps 3 or 4 months. It was fun! I was looking forward to trip to Key West when I was re-move to the base hospital to have my appendix removed.

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Looking for a cruise book

Comments: I am trying to locate a copy of cruise book for my Dad. He was an Electrician on the USS Arcadia from 1955-1959. If anyone can help me with maybe with a copy of the book please let me know.

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Served 1955 to 1957 New Port

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crewmember

Comments: stayed in because of the great crew aboard

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FIRST SHIP

Comments: Served aboard from 6-56 to 1-58, looking for shipmates. Any one know the whereabouts of George Ferria (sp), EM1? My leader!

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USS ARCADIA AD23

Comments: 1956 thru 1959 GOOD SHIP LOTS OF FRIENDS WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SHIP MATES.

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Engineman on Arcadia

Comments: Served aboard ARCADIA 1959 to 1961 in the Boat Shop. Would like to hear from shipmates of that time. Especially fellow Enginemen.

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HELLO SHIPMATES ARCADIA AD 23 1966 TO 68

Comments: Was staioned in Newport RI, couple trips to Mayport, Fla, Puerto Rico. Was on last trip on the Arcadia to Va., where alas,she was retired, after a long and proud career. Good ship, good shipmates, good memories. Ave et vale.

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Jerry Kocik-USS Arcadia AD23 63-66

Comments: Looking for any pictures of our ship. Also any good sites with info from 63-66

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