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Current Message 1 - December 21, 2007
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Entry: 63479
USS Arnold J. Isbell (DD-869)

Viet Nam

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chris galbraith wrote on 2007-12-21 10:47:13.0

Comments: I served on the Arnold J. Isabell from 1967-71 in the South China Sea on patrol off the North and South coast of Viet Nam . I was a GMG 3 on the foward gun mount and did two tours of duty . I don't know what became of the old girl after Viet Nam ??

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Current Message 2 - November 12, 2007
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Entry: 62961
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Searching for info on my father and what ship he was exactly on.

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Donald Tidwell wrote on 2007-11-12 07:13:18.0

Comments: My father is Donald j Tidwell. He served in the navy from 1951 to 1955. He was a signalman with an ending rank of SN. HE was in the korean war. Serching for info on him and the spacific ship he was aboard. Please help. Thanks.

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Current Message 3 - March 1, 2007
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Entry: 60173
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looking for info about my fater

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Steven LaMaster wrote on 2007-03-01 15:56:40.0

Comments: I was told my fater was on the Isabell and I am looking for any info or photos. If anyone can help please let me know.

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Current Message 4 - March 4, 2006
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Entry: 56097
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e-mail update

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JOHN P. (GIOVANNI) viola wrote on 2006-03-04 08:57:32.0

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Current Message 5 - January 18, 2006
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Entry: 55253
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gun fire control-and good crew

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Al Gregonis wrote on 2006-01-18 19:15:15.0

Comments: Great ship. great captain, officers and crew. Too bad the ship changed from what it was 50-54. Then it was the tin can to be proud of.Had a good bunch serving with me before transfer to great lakes.

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Galloping ghost of the Korean coast

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Current Message 6 - September 14, 2005
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Entry: 53147
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USS Arnold J. Isbell website

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Dan Davis wrote on 2005-09-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: Official USS Arnold J. Isbell website: http://www.ussarnoldjisbell.com - Please contact me if you have photos, articles, stories, or artifacts to contribute to the site.

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Current Message 7 - May 19, 2004
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Entry: 43141
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Who knows Jerry Rogers?

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Emily Rogers wrote on 2004-05-19 00:22:06.0

Comments: I'm Emily Rogers-I'm doing a family tree....... but I don't know very much about my grandfather Jerry Rogers. I know he served in the NAVY in 1948 but I don't know much more then that. If you know ANYTHING-please E-mail me

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Current Message 8 - November 17, 2003
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Entry: 38465
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2004 Reunion

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Donald Holman wrote on 2003-11-17 22:55:21.0

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Current Message 9 - May 23, 2003
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Entry: 34352
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Who was Captain

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Eve Berry wrote on 2003-05-23 19:07:08.0

Comments: I purchased at auction a silver bowl engraved on the bottom To The Captain and Lew from The Wardroom U.S.S. Arnold J. Isbell DD 869. I'm trying to find out the Captain's name and was Lew his wife? Thanks for any assistance.

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Current Message 10 - January 9, 2003
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Entry: 31091
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Charles B. Logan

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Tonya Whittenton wrote on 2003-01-09 08:31:24.0

Comments: I am looking for shipmates and anyone who may have any picture of these ships and my father Charles Billy Logan,he was a gunners mate from what i understand and discharged in August 1955.

Keywords: Uss Aronold J Isbell and Uss New Jersey

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Current Message 11 - January 1, 2003
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Entry: 30875
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Hello

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Robin Reeser wrote on 2003-01-01 19:39:23.0

Comments: My Dad served aboard the A.J Isbell & I am not sure which years because he also served aboard the USS North Carolina. I have made a site in my Dad's memory & it has several pictures of his days in the Navy scattered throughtout the site but on this page I have alot of his Navy info His name was Daniel Edward Reeser from Oklahoma http://www.geocities.com/browneyes65_us/browneyes65_us3.html the above url is the page I was referring to but the home page is http://www.geocities.com/browneyes65_us/

below are links to pages with Navy pictures & I would like to know if any of you are in the pics with my Dad http://www.geocities.com/browneyes65_us/browneyes65_us18.html

http://www.geocities.com/browneyes65_us/browneyes65_us4.html

I have other pics but I have to find them but I have these few..on the above pages..if you are the sailor in the picture with my Dad..I would love to know your name so I can put it on my website.

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Current Message 12 - September 17, 2002
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Entry: 28318
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Former shipmate

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Jack Maas wrote on 2002-09-17 16:16:14.0

Comments: I was recalled and served a tour in Korea from 1952 thru 1953 as MML2.Remember the shore patrol duty and the ship hitting a tidal wave where we lost several people.Would be interested to hear from anyone who might recall the events.

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Current Message 13 - August 3, 2002
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Entry: 27357
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53-56 aboard A.j.isbell

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Raymond Reed wrote on 2002-08-03 23:09:09.0

Comments: I was aboard A.J. Isbell from June 53 to June 56. Served in various capacities as main prop, damage control, CIC and finally Navigator. Designed the 'Hellcat' insignia in 55 when we changed the call sign from "Sapworth' to 'Hellcat'. Will be at Reunion, hope to reestablish contact with shipmates from 'The BEST damn destroyer in the Pacific Fleet!'

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Current Message 14 - August 9, 2001
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Entry: 18581
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Looking for shipmates aboard the Isbell 1951-1953

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Orvie Townsend wrote on 2001-08-09 19:14:03.0

Comments: I would like to hear from any friend or acquaintance who served aboard the ISBELL from the years 51-54. I have been in touch with one old friend Chuck Ehaney over the years. He know several more guys that were aboard during that time. Orvie Townsend August 9, 2001

Keywords: USS Arnold J. Isbell DD 869 51-54

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Current Message 15 - May 8, 2001
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Entry: 16416
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Des Div 52, service 1951 thru- 1954

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Max Cooley wrote on 2001-05-08 11:08:14.0

Comments: Seeking Info and contact w/ shipmates... I have contact with Henery Chevalier, and Von Johnston we wonder if anyone else is left??? if you would like to share info, please write or call Max Cooley::: E- Mail At max5@trilobyte.net. or phone: 435-882-4928.

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Current Message 16 - March 25, 2001
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Entry: 15606
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USS Arnold J. Isbell (DD-869) Website

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Dan Davis wrote on 2001-03-25 12:56:55.0

Comments: I run a USS Arnold J. Isbell website at http://dwdavis9.tripod.com/dd869/dd869.htm

If anyone would like to contribute items to my website they would be most welcome. I have very little information on her service in Korea so the more we can add, the more we can preserve.

Thanks in advance, Dan Davis

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Current Message 17 - February 13, 2001
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Entry: 14957
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First crew(1945)on the A J Isbell

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Joseph (JL) James wrote on 2001-02-13 08:07:05.0

Comments: I was on the A J when it was commissioned in 1945 and then discharged in 1946. For the time, it was the best equiped, best built ship around. Serving on this ship was one of the highlights of my life. My battle station was range-finder operator - I was paid $5.00 more per month for having this position. My rank was FC3.I would like to hear from any of my shipmates from that era. I joined the Navy when I was 17 during WWll. I wonder how many of today's kids would do the same under the same circumstances. I am now a 74 year old with no regrets.

Keywords: Lee Smith, Richard Pascal, Lawrence Denny, Mannion, Fralick

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Current Message 18 - January 18, 2001
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Entry: 14403
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info arnold j isbell

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marc aalderink wrote on 2001-01-18 18:19:45.0

Comments: would like to know more about crewmates during the time my dad was assigned. he would like to have communications. also would like to know the current disposition of the dd869/greece 214 sachtouris. please reply. thank you.

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Current Message 19 - January 17, 2001
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Entry: 14376
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Looking for Info on USS Arnold J. Isabell

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Frank Martin wrote on 2001-01-17 17:36:09.0

Comments: To whom it may concern, My name is Frank Martin. I am doing my senior thesis on the USS Arnold J. Isabell and the action she saw during the Korean War. My grandfather, Von Johnston, served on the ship. He is helping me out, but I would love to hear from any one who has anything interesting to say about life aboard the Isabell. I would appreciate learning anything about the ship. If you are interested in helping me with this project, please contact me at mart0772@student.suu.edu or by telephone at 435-867-5234. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Frank W. Martin

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Current Message 20 - November 6, 1999
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Entry: 4261
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In Memoriam

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JOHN P. (GIOVANNI) Viola wrote on 1999-11-06 00:00:00.0

Comments: July 7,1952 John Mekler BM3 and Thomas Ward lost their lives as a result of heavy seas after leaving task force 95 off the west coast of Korea to patrol the Formosa Straites hot spot, keeping the Red Chinese on the mainland and the Nationalist Chinese on Formosa from attacking each other and expanding the war..I was the Hospital Corpsman. John Viola HM3

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Current Message 21 - November 6, 1999
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Entry: 4177
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DES/DIV-52

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JOHN P. (GIOVANNI) VIOLA wrote on 1999-11-06 00:00:00.0

Comments: I served durring the Korean war from 1951 to 1954,with task force 77 & 95. Also many side trips to shoot up the coastal rail lines and ground support.

We were directly in front of the St Paul when it was hit in the forward gun turrent by shore batteries,we both were very close to the beach.

We had some deaths durring our tours.

Although, to many people it has become the forgotten war,we will not forget.

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