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Entry: 82575 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	EXPLOSION ONBOARD
GIOVANNI (JOHN) VIOLA SR wrote on March 25, 2012 City and State: NEWFIELD NJ Unit: NAVY A.J.ISBELL DD 869 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: A while back I left a message stating we where directly in front of the St Paul when it was hit by shell fire. I recently found I was wrong about that. It was a accident in the forward gun turrent that caused the explosion. When I saw it , I thought it was shore fire..we were very close to the shore. Nobody ever told us anything . We didn't ask, didn't want to know I guess. Keywords: Hospital Corpsman

Entry: 80100 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	U.S.S. ARNOLD ISABELL DD 869
DANIELLE YALE-SEMAN wrote on August 24, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: My father David Yale passed on 7/2/2009. I would like to get more information from his shipmates during his service.I have his Navy yearbook and several items i.e.Zippo lighter,pictures of shipmates and items from Korea. Please contact if you knew my Father or have information, I would love to add this to his yearly memorial for my family.

Entry: 75048 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	AMOS LEE LUKE
PRISCILLA LORD wrote on June 12, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: In memory of Amos Lee Luke who served on the USS Arnold J. Isbell during the Korean War. He passed away on May 26, 2010 Keywords: DD869

Entry: 71823 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	PASSINGOFLTJGJOHNHOUGHTELING
RUTH HOUGHTELING wrote on October 2, 2009 City and State: ASHEVILLE NC Unit: ARNOLDJISBELL869 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: John passed away March 21 and how he loved his mates.Adm Fittzpatrick was in command then.He loved his mates.We only made it to one reunion.Does anyone have pictures they can end fr a scrapbook? Keywords: Korean Conflict

Entry: 68218 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	SHIP-MATES
GEORGE MCWHORTER SR. wrote on December 11, 2008 City and State: BELLEVIEW FL Unit: DECK HAND Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: looking for ship mates Keywords: mcworthless

Entry: 68217 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	SHIP-MATES
GEORGE MCWHORTER SR. wrote on December 11, 2008 City and State: BELLEVIEW FL Unit: DECK HAND Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: looking for ship mates Keywords: mcworthless

Entry: 67473 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	LOOKING FOR CREW MEMBERS
TIM MCGRIFF wrote on October 11, 2008 City and State: NICEVILLE FL Unit: SHIPS SERVICEMAN Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: aNYONE REMEMBERING ME PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL. Keywords: Served aboARD uss aRNOLD j. iSBELL DD-869 1962 AND 1963

Entry: 62961 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	SEARCHING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER AND WHAT SHIP HE WAS EXACTLY ON.
DONALD TIDWELL II wrote on November 12, 2007 City and State: FAIRFEILD CA Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN 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. Keywords:

Entry: 60173 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT MY FATER
STEVEN LAMASTER wrote on March 1, 2007 City and State: GRAFTON WI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Keywords:

Entry: 56097 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	E-MAIL UPDATE
JOHN P. (GIOVANNI) VIOLA SR. wrote on March 4, 2006 City and State: NEWFIELD NJ Unit: A.J.ISBELL DD869 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 55253 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	GUN FIRE CONTROL-AND GOOD CREW
AL GREGONIS SR. wrote on January 18, 2006 City and State: ORLANDO FL Unit: FIRE CONTROL DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN 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. Keywords: USS ARNOLD J ISBELL DD869 Galloping ghost of the Korean coast

Entry: 53147 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL WEBSITE
DAN DAVIS wrote on September 14, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN 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. Keywords: USS Arnold J. Isbell (DD-869)

Entry: 43141 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	WHO KNOWS JERRY ROGERS?
EMILY ROGERS wrote on May 19, 2004 City and State: REDDING CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 38465 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	2004 REUNION
DONALD HOLMAN wrote on November 17, 2003 City and State: PORTLAND OR Unit: ARNOLD J. ISBELL, DD 869 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 34352 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	WHO WAS CAPTAIN
EVE BERRY wrote on May 23, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON 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. Keywords:

Entry: 31091 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	CHARLES B. LOGAN
TONYA WHITTENTON wrote on January 9, 2003 City and State: PACE FL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 30875 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	HELLO
ROBIN REESER wrote on January 1, 2003 City and State: TONKAWA OK Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad served aboard the A.J Isbell and 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 and 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 and 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. Keywords: My Dad served aboard the USS. A.J. Isbell

Entry: 28318 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	FORMER SHIPMATE
JACK MAAS wrote on September 17, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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. Keywords:

Entry: 27357 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	53-56 ABOARD A.J.ISBELL
RAYMOND REED wrote on August 3, 2002 City and State: COLLEGE STATION TX Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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!' Keywords:

Entry: 18581 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES ABOARD THE ISBELL 1951-1953
ORVIE TOWNSEND wrote on August 9, 2001 City and State: SUPERIOR WI Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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

Entry: 16416 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	DES DIV 52, SERVICE 1951 THRU- 1954
MAX COOLEY wrote on May 8, 2001 City and State: Unit: ISBELL, -- HOLLISTER, TORPEDOMAN Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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. Keywords:

Entry: 15606 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869) WEBSITE
DAN DAVIS wrote on March 25, 2001 City and State: Unit: USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869) Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON 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 Keywords: USS Arnold J. Isbell (DD-869)

Entry: 14957 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	FIRST CREW(1945)ON THE A J ISBELL
JOSEPH (JL) JAMES wrote on February 13, 2001 City and State: LITTLETON NC Unit: FIRE CONTROL Service or Relationship: - 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

Entry: 14403 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	INFO ARNOLD J ISBELL
MARC AALDERINK wrote on January 18, 2001 City and State: HOLLAND MI Unit: SON OF VETERAN KOREAN WAR Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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. Keywords:

Entry: 14376 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON USS ARNOLD J. ISABELL
FRANK MARTIN wrote on January 17, 2001 City and State: CEDAR CITY UT Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON 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 Keywords:

Entry: 4261 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	IN MEMORIAM
JOHN P. (GIOVANNI) VIOLA SR. wrote on November 6, 1999 City and State: NEWFIELD NJ Unit: DESDIV52 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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 Keywords: Arnold J. Isbell DD869

Entry: 4177 USS ARNOLD J. ISBELL (DD-869)	DES/DIV-52
JOHN P. (GIOVANNI) VIOLA SR. wrote on November 6, 1999 City and State: NEWFIELD NJ Unit: DES/DIV-52 DD869 A.J.ISBELL Service or Relationship: Comments: I served durring the Korean war from 1951 to 1954,with task force 77 and 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. Keywords:

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