My Deceased Husband George R. Ferree Jr.

Comments: My husband George R. Ferree Jr. of Nemacolin, Pa. served on the USS Barton DD722 from 1954 to 1958 (approx dates) If anyone served with him and remember him, maybe you have some pictures that could be of interest to our family. Thank You, Lois Ferree

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USS BARTON HISTORY

Comments: THERE WERE TWO USS BARTONS,BOTH NAMED FOR REAR ADMIRAL JOHN K. BARTON,(1853-1921)-USNA-CLASS OF-1876.HE WAS, CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF STEAM ENGINEERING.------THE FIRST USS BARTON-DD-599,A BENSON/LIVERMORE CLASS,WAS SUNK OFF OF SAVO ISLAND,THE SOLOMONS,LCDR. D.H.FOX IN COMAND. ON 13,NOV.1942,A BLACK FRIDAY THE 13TH, EVERY SHIP IN THE TASK-FORCE(EXCEPT HELENA AND FLETCHER) HAD BEEN SUNK,OR SUFFERED SERIOUS BATTLE DAMAGE. THE USS BARTON-DD-599,WAS HIT BY TWO ENEMY TORPEDOES IN THE FORWARD FIRE ROOM,AND FORWARD ENGINE ROOM. THE TREMENDOUS DETONATIONS OF THE TORPEDOES, COMBINED WITH HER EXPLODING BOILERS,TORE THE 2,060 TON DESTROYER IN HALF,AND SHE PLUNGED TO THE BOTTOM, TAKING HER CAPTAIN,AND 90% OF HER CREW DOWN WITH HER. SADLY,MANY OF THOSE WHO SURVIVED HER SINKING,WERE KILLED,OR SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN HER DEPTH CHARGES DETONATED SOME 50 FEET BELOW SERFACE. THEN ASTERN OF THE USS BARTON CAME THE USS MONSSEN-DD-436,WHICH PLOWED THROUGH THE HELPLESS SURVIVORS,THE USS BARTON- DD-599 HAD A 97% CREW LOSS.THE USS LAFFEY-DD-459 JOINED THE USS BARTON ON THE FLOOR OF "IRON-BOTTOM SOUND",THE USS MONSSEN-DD-436,AND THE USS CUSHING-DD- 376 WERE ALSO SUNK,AND THE USS AARON WARD-DD-483 WAS REDUCED TO A SHAMBLES. THE CRUISER ATLANTA WAS SCUTTLED,AND THE CRUISER JUNEAU WAS SUNK(5 SULLIVAN BROTHERS),WITH 10 SURVIVORS.--------

Keywords: R/ADM.JOHN K.BARTON---- 13,NOV.1942------- BATTLE AT "IRON-BOTTOM SOUND"-----

USS BARTON-DD-722

Comments: THE 2ND. USS BARTON-DD-722,WAS OPERATING WITH TASK FORCE-77,THE SKIPPER MR.SEIM,THE XO-LCDR.DENNISTON. THE TASK FORCE HAD JUST TURNED INTO THE WIND. THE USS BARTON HAD BEEN THE LEAD SHIP,NOW SHE WAS THE TRAILING SHIP.IT WAS AROUND 2200,ON 16,SEPT.1952,MOST OF THE CREW WAS AT THE MOVIES.AN ENEMY FLOATING MINE, HAD FLOATED CLEAR THROUGH THE TASK FORCE,AND STRUCK THE LAST SHIP,THE BARTON AT FRAME-88,STARBOARD-SIDE, PUTTING A 20X30 FOOT WHOLE IN THE BARTON.LT(jg). JOHN "JACK" HAYES,JACKHAYES@ISLC.NET A RESERVE,HAD STORED EXTRA SHORING ABOARD THE SHIP,WHICH KEPT THE SHIP AFLOAT,AND SAVED THE BARTON FROM SINKING.------ FIVE OF THE CREW WERE KIA.THE HONORED DEAD ARE; FA.-RUSSELL J. GRAF-NEWARK,NJ--FN.-HAROLD J.SAVOIE- MONTEGUT,LA--FN.-JOHN M.SHERRY-BOSTON,MA--FN.-WALTER E.THIERFELDER JR.-JAMESTOWN,RI--BT-3.-JOHN L. WALTON- PETERSBURG,VA.------ GOD BLESS THESE BRAVE MEN. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.

Keywords: TASK FORCE-77---- 16,SEPT.1952---- LT(jg).JOHN "JACK" HAYES--USNR

My grandfather was on USS Barton circa 1950-51 ALFORD

Comments: My granfather to this day still tells me stories of the USS Barton. From mail room talks to chow line. He is a sharp as a tack. Resides in Scottsdale, Az. Any pics or info from this era would be great. With internet I have shown him lots of pics that have brought back memories. He says he was in STAFF. Thanks He also has lots of pics that I am going to scan here soon. Cole coleman1001@yahoo.com

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Barton plaque at Sasebo?

Comments: My grandfather served on the Barton when she hit the floating mine and then limped to Sasebo. His name was James Boyette (some called him Jim). We lost him 2 years ago and I am his oldest granddaughter. I myself married a Navy Seabee and my Pawpaw was so proud of him (he never had any grandsons) and they became best buddies and as a wedding present he gave us a pure silver spoon from the Officers mess of the USS Barton. Thats all we have of his service except for a journal that my grandmother had put together of every picture, letter and small memorabilia that he would send back to her. There are so many neat things in that journal about his time on that ship, like a cat that lived on the ship (can't remember the name of the cat though) and a napkin, some movie tickets from times when he got to go to movies on the ship, special event papers from the ship, all kinds of little things. It takes me hours to go through this book looking at every little thing. But I cherish that spoon more than anything. Well the main reason for me writing is this, my husband is getting ready to deploy in August and will either be going to Sasebo or Yukuska. We pray its Sasebo. At one time my Pawpaw had told us that he had gotten in touch with someone he had served with and they told him of a plaque that was at Sasebo commemorating her service and the mine incident. Can anyone tell me if this is true and if it is, is it still there and possibly where it might be? He had also said that he thought they said that all the names of the men who were on her at that time were also on the plaque. We lost him too early. I miss him so much. I would love any pictures or to talk with anyone who served with him. I do have a picture of him with 3 (maybe its 4) other men in uniform posed together and we have no clue who these men are. They are all in their summer dress whites turned to show their left side and looking sharp! It would be neat to share this with the men or the family members of the men who are in this photo with him. I want to Thank anyone in advance for any information they may be able to help me get and maybe I might be able to help someone else out too. God Bless, Angela Sourwine, Granddaughter of (Jim) James Boyette

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Looking for Final Decom crew of USSBarton DD722

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James H. Youell

Comments: My Dad was on the USS Barton but passws away many years ago. His name was James H. Youell. I was hoping that someone knew of him & could tell anything about him.

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flag officers on the USS Barton

Comments: My dad, Karl McCartney, was one of the flagmen who was hurt when the Barton hit the mine. He was in the crow's nest at the time, and was thrown to shore. He was MIA for 3 days, but was found and returned to the states. He received a purple heart and left the service.

I don't know if anyone would remember him, but I would love to hear from anyone who might. He would be thrilled to hear from anyone who may have been in the signal gang with him. He has a nice photo of them that was taken on the ship. He also has a photo of their captain.

Please contact me if you have photos or other information that he would be interested in - or if you want to contact him!

Thanks!

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Family of Trygve (Trig) Thorson

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who remembers my dad.He passed away March 6,1988 and I realized too late I never learned much about his time in the service. He never talked about much. We have alot of old photos and World Book of his but I would really like to hear from someone who knew him. I believe he told me he was a fireman. He was from North Dakota and I believe he said people used to call him Swede even tho he wasn't Swedish he was Norwegian.He was a good man and I miss him very much.If you knew him I would like to hear about him.

Keywords: Korean War

Comments: My father served on the Barton during the Korean War. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers my father. He passed away 3/6/88 and I realized too late I should have tried harder to learn more about his service to his country. He never really ever talked much about it. He had 3 children and we have alot of pictures from time in the Navy also his World Book.

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Family of Trygve (Trig) Thorson

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ADDENDUM: Finding Men

Comments: My email has changed if anyone would like to write.

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Ships Log

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR THE SHIPS LOG TO HELP OUT A VETRAN WITH A CLAIM, IF ANY ONE HAS ANY KNOWLEDGE OF HOW WE CAN OBTAIN SOME RECORDINGS IN THE LOG BOOK WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

Keywords: USS BARTON (DD-722) FROM APPROXIMATLY 1967-1968

USs Barton

Comments: Looking for anyone with photos of Barton lates 50's-early 60's. Any literature. My wifes grandfather, Leon Kennedy, was member and was interested in seeing some of the information. He was a EN1 at the time. Made alot of officer ashtrays at the time.

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hunter killers bear catcher

Comments: We was part of that sqardon we had ASW on the ship.atthat time we was with the carrier uss RANDOLF.WE WAS ALSO ON A WORLD CRUISE. THEY TOOK THE BARTON to yacuska Japan for repairs

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Barton Ash tray

Comments: I have ash tray from USS BARTON FOR SALE /Can show picture upon request

Keywords: Garry Owen! I was stationed camp JAB STEWART the last compound south of freedom brdge. Remembering many fire fights Blue House Raid, Fire fight& Chopper Crash,Release Of the Polblo. Never got recognized Guest we'll always be US best kept secret. B Troop 4/ 7/ Cav 69/69

Barton Ash tray

Comments: I have ash tray from USS BARTON FOR SALE /Can show picture upon request

Keywords: Garry Owen! I was stationed camp JAB STEWART the last compound south of freedom brdge. Remembering many fire fights Blue House Raid, Fire fight& Chopper Crash,Release Of the Polblo. Never got recognized Guest we'll always be US best kept secret. B Troop 4/ 7/ Cav 69/69

My two years aboard the Barton

Comments: I sent in a complete report on my time aboard the Barton during the time we struck a mine with Task Force 77 in the China Sea. I will e-mail a copy to anyone interested enough to contact me and ask for it. Jack Hayes

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Son of Roger C. Warlaumont

Comments: My Father gave me all his photos & 1952 World Cruise Book.He till Working in So. California. He doing fine.

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uss barton dd 722

Comments: i have many pictures and memorabelia

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i have pics & info galore

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Casualty 16 Sep 1952

Comments: Wally's classification changed from MIA to KIA on ship's return to Pearl. I was told he was buried at Pearl. Received leave to attend memorial service held in Jamestown RI.

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son of Joe Rankin

Comments: Looking to find out anything about my father

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Looking for

Comments: My father Eugene Frank Wallace was on the Barton. He passed away in 1982 with all of his memories. I am looking for anyone who served with him, hopefully to gain some information.

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USS Barton (DD-722) Reunion info

Comments: Served aboard USS Barton(DD-722) from 1962 to 1966. Ex FTG-2. Assigned to mk.56 Gunfire control system. Also stood sonar watches. Interested in getting copies of Barton cruisebooks from 50's and 60's.

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Served aboard briefly

Comments: Served briefly on Barton in 1955

Flag Unit, COMSERVLANT 1955 thru 1958 Lookin for anyone there during this period

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KOREAN ACTION

Comments: USS BARTONDD722 REUNION CLEVELAND OHIO SEPT. 13 THROUGH SEPT. 17, 2000. OPEN TO ANY ONE WHO HAS SERVED ON THE BARTON. I AM A KOREAN VET.WE FEEL ALL BARTON HANDS ARE WELCOME TO ATT

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Finding info on MIA

Comments: Walter E Thierfelder,Jr.dob:4/1/34 key#29822. Found site & bookmarked,but can't find site on a search. Walters sister is trying to find site to give more info.

Keywords: Walter E. Thierfelder, Jr. MIA