Korean War Project

USS Black (DD-666)




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Entry: 78256
USS BLACK (DD-666)
HELLO, I SERVED ON THE USS BLACK D-666 JAN 1955-NOV 1956
JAMES MALAY SR. wrote on March 20, 2011


City and State: LA CROSSE WI

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Still looking for my stolen Peacoat. Last seen in the storage locker.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 76779
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LOST SHIPMATE
EDWIN HOLSTEAD wrote on November 15, 2010


City and State: BLYTHEVILLE QR

Unit: USS BLACK DD666

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: Trying to find any information on a charles Brawner

Keywords: crew menber US Black DD666

 
Entry: 74815
USS BLACK (DD-666)
WALTER H ROBERTS ( JUNIOR )
MICHAEL ROBERTS wrote on May 26, 2010


City and State: MAGNOLIA TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with dad in Korea , Guam , Japan etc Hios name was Walter H Roberts but nick name was Junior from Baton rouge Louisiana

Keywords: korea , guam , japan , california

 
Entry: 73203
USS BLACK (DD-666)
KNOW WHEREABOUTS OF JULES TUCKER
JULES TUCKER wrote on January 20, 2010


City and State: NEW ORLEANS LA

Unit: USS BLACK 1ST CLASS ELECTRICIAN MATE

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: I belive that this is my uncle you are looking for. I saw the ad on the internet and contacted him to see if he served on the USS Black. He stated he did and that is why I am replying for him. Who ever this is he would like to hear from you. If this is the same Jules Tucker you are looking for he is 80 years old. I hope this is the right person and you do contact him. He is very excited to hear that someone may be looking for him from his pass. My name is Theresa McIntosh and he is my uncle.. Please feel free to contact me if I can help in anyway.

Thanks
theresa mcintosh


Keywords: USS BLACK
1ST CLASS ELECTRICIAN MATE


 
Entry: 66956
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LOOKING FOR SAM PIEARCY
RUSSELL PIEARCY wrote on August 21, 2008


City and State: FRESNO CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments:

Keywords: IM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH A SAM PIEARCY . MAYBE ON THE USS BLACK DD666

 
Entry: 65322
USS BLACK (DD-666)
CREWMEMBER 1963-1964
KENNETH BROOKS wrote on April 20, 2008


City and State: ROSWELL NM

Unit: USS BLACK DD666, RADIO SHACK

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: I was aboard the Black during two tours in the South
China Sea and the Gulf of Tonkin. We were escorting the Kitty Hawk and providing offshore bombardment along with the rest of the Destroyer Squadron. On our
last tour (1964) we ran into the Asthabula (sp) and had to go into Subic Bay for repairs. I just want to
say hello to any and all that served aboard this fine
Destroyer.


 
Entry: 63717
USS BLACK (DD-666)
DESTROYERS
JOHN REEDER wrote on January 7, 2008


City and State: EMMETT ID

Unit: USS BLACK DD666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: USS BLACK DD666 66 TO 69 DECOMMISIONING CREW

Keywords: USS MASON DD852,NRBS PHOENIX ARIZ.,USS BLACK DD666, USS HORNE DIG-30

 
Entry: 63647
USS BLACK (DD-666)
USS BLACK DD666 WEBSITE
DAVID BAILEY wrote on December 31, 2007


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: OTHER

Comments: The USS BLACK DD666 website is back online at http://www.ussblack.com We hold a yearly reunion and welcome all former shipmates and family to join us. Visit the website for more information and a complete ships history.

Keywords: USS BLACK DD666 website reunion history

 
Entry: 62253
USS BLACK (DD-666)
INFORMATION PLEASE
DEBBIE LEONARD wrote on September 12, 2007


City and State: ALLENTOWN PA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: i am just looking for any information on anyone who knew my father--norman r allard. he served on the black between the years 55 and 56 i believe. my parents separated for a time and i lost contact with him. he passed away in 1987 and i just wanted to know if anyone remembers him.
thank you.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 62108
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LOST BUDDY
JIM (LITTLE BULL) HUNTINGTON wrote on August 28, 2007


City and State: EFFINGHAM IL

Unit: USS BLACK DD-666

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: Looking to Find/ Mike (n) Weber He was on the ship USS Black DD-666 from 54/59 TMSN His Home town was Ormond Beach Fl. His Home port was Long Beach CA. He would be about 70/71 years old.

Keywords: USS Black DD-666 Little Bull

 
Entry: 60922
USS BLACK (DD-666)
U.S.S. BLACK
REID TUCKER wrote on May 8, 2007


City and State: KELLER TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

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

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

 
Entry: 59870
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LOOKING FOR DIZ CARLISLE
ROLLYN PHILLIPS wrote on January 31, 2007


City and State: ALDEN KA

Unit: USS BLACK DD666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: Radarman aboard the Black 59 to 61
nickname RJ


 
Entry: 59869
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LOOKING FOR DIZ CARLISLE
ROLLYN PHILLIPS wrote on January 31, 2007


City and State: ALDEN KA

Unit: USS BLACK DD666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: Radarman aboard the Black 59 to 61
nickname RJ


 
Entry: 58759
USS BLACK (DD-666)
AFTER ENGINE ROOM 1965--1967
FRANK (ED) FURROW wrote on September 5, 2006


City and State: SWOOPE VA

Unit: U.S.N.

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Looking for shipmates who worked in the after engine room on the U.S.S. Black from 1965 to 1967. Who were involved in the yard overall repairs in late 1965. We all may have gotten asbestosis if any others are still alive. also would just like to talk with old friends. I'm happy to still be alive even with the breathing problems.

Keywords: U.S.S. Black and U.S.S. John R.Craig.

I was called [reserve] for obvious reasons.


 
Entry: 55889
USS BLACK (DD-666)
SHIPMATE
JIM HUNTINGTON SR. wrote on February 20, 2006


City and State: EFFINGHAM IL

Unit: USS BLACK DD-666 55/59 GM

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: You Florida Guys help me out he live there a long time

the name is Mike Weber Ormond Beach, FL


Keywords: Looking for Mike Weber was on the Black from 54 59 TMSN.

Home Town Ormond Beach, FL 68/or 69 Years old.


 
Entry: 55511
USS BLACK (DD-666)
SERVED ON THE BLACK 1958-1959 RADARMAN
JOE MITCHELL wrote on February 1, 2006


City and State: SGT.BLUFF IA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 52493
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LIETENANT COMMANDER JACK MAGINIS
DAVE VRAA wrote on August 7, 2005


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: OTHER

Comments: Jack Maginis was my great uncle. I'm looking for info on him or people that may have known him or served with him. He was the first commander of the USS Black. Thanks, Dave

Keywords:

 
Entry: 52390
USS BLACK (DD-666)
HELP NEEDED FOR CLAIM FOR PTSD
AL HUGHES wrote on August 1, 2005


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: I am assisting a Korean War Veteran who has claimed trama due to a incident in which a Chinese ship rammed the USS Black and the crew had to rescue some of the Chinese who were in the water...

Any factual ship logs or other items that could colobarate his story will be helpful

Thanks for your service in the BEST Damn Country in the world!



Keywords: USS Black, Korea, Chinese Ship ramming, the
USS Black?


 
Entry: 48740
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LOOKING
PANTHER VENGEANCE wrote on February 6, 2005


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Im Looking for any one that Might Have Known My Grand Father Art A. Marceca.
He Was A Doc. or Maby Some One That Gave Shots. This Is About All The Info I Have. Not Even Sure The Info I Have About The Ship He Was On. Is Correct.
Thanks


Keywords: Art Marceca

 
Entry: 48736
USS BLACK (DD-666)
SHIPMATE SEARCH
CURTIS CRAIG wrote on February 6, 2005


City and State: GOREVILLE IL

Unit: YEOMAN 3RD CLASS

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Served aboard the USS BLACK DD 666 at Long Beach, California 1955 to 1956. Me and Charles Todd drove from LBEACH,CALIF to ILL in 1956. He caught a greyhound bus at Cairo, ILL. Good friends. His Last known address was Culbreth, GA. I owned a 1951 Green Mercury, he helped me drive. Worked with Melvin or Marvin Clements, Romig, Charles Todd, Landreth or Landrum in Ship-s Office. Todd was a Personnelman.

Keywords: Clements, Charles Todd, Romig, Landreth, office personnel. Captains W. Hill, Bruggemann. Landrum.

 
Entry: 45538
USS BLACK (DD-666)
REUNIONS
EDWARD NUNES wrote on August 31, 2004


City and State: SALUDA VA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 42059
USS BLACK (DD-666)
USS BLACK DD666
JOHN MORRIS wrote on April 1, 2004


City and State: KANE PA

Unit: USS BLACK DD666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: would like to hear from someone. I was onboard from sept 52 until mar 56

Keywords:

 
Entry: 41116
USS BLACK (DD-666)
GEORGE ARNOLD HENDERSON
KATHLEEN BELL wrote on February 20, 2004


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father served on the USS Black between the years of 1951 and 1952 under the Commander Nunn. I know nothing of my father during these years and whether he was respected. I'm sorry, I don't even know what his rank was or what he did. He died in 1984 from cancer with his family nearby. Please help me to put the pieces of his life together as best as possible, but only the truth. Thank you and God Bless.

Keywords: George Henderson middle name Arnold nicknamed Rat for a tattoo he had served under Com. Nunn
1951 1952
Steered Ship? was in a note


 
Entry: 39171
USS BLACK (DD-666)
USS BLACK 51/54
RICHARD (MAC) MC DONALD wrote on December 14, 2003


City and State: FERNLEY NV

Unit: GUNNERS MATE 3RD

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Looking for Julian Blais
R.f. (red) Turner
Ens. Dave Roberts


Keywords: Great Ship during great time of my life.

 
Entry: 36820
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LOOKING FOR QM'S WHO WERE ABOARD JULY 1955 TO JUNE 1956
GEORGE A. (DON) ELLWOOD wrote on September 9, 2003


City and State: PENDLETON IN

Unit: USS BLACK'S QM GANG

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I reported aboard the BLACK on 4 July 1955 from the USS WATTS (DD-567) and stayed aboard until I was discharge on June 1956 in the Phillippines . The ship was going overseas again in June 1956 and alto I had 2 weeks before end of enlistment, I had to go with the ship from Long Beach before letting me off the ship. My operations officer was Lt. Jackson and I think my QMC was Donald Sanderson.I would like to contact these 2 men if anyone knows their whereabouts. I enlisted in the Reserves in Long Beach in Jan. 1958 and remained in the Reserves for 25 yrs and retired as a QMCS in 1983.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 33969
USS BLACK (DD-666)
USS BLACK 02/55-09/56
BYRON SOUTHERLAND wrote on May 3, 2003


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 33955
USS BLACK (DD-666)
GRANDDAUGHTER/GREATGREAT GRANDSON
JENNIFER HAUSDORF wrote on May 2, 2003


City and State: SEABECK WA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I too like my brother was brousing the internet and was showing my 8 year old son some history of the family and Pearl Harbor. He is very interested in the military and his great grandfather in the Navy. We are so proud.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 33729
USS BLACK (DD-666)
USS BLACK DD-666 (NOV.10 1954-NOV.5 1958)SS BLACK DD-666
LELA VERVAET wrote on April 20, 2003


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Hi, my father (Billy Dee Cox) served on the USS BLACK and was very proud of the fact. I am his daughter. I heard every navy story he would tell to his daughters. He passed away resently and I miss his stories. Please let me know if you knew him and tell me some stories. Thank you and GOD BLESS...

Keywords: Billy Dee Cox Boilermen General; E-6 BT2

 
Entry: 33728
USS BLACK (DD-666)
USS BLACK DD-666 (NOV.10 1954-NOV.5 1958)
LELA VERVAET wrote on April 20, 2003


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Hi, my father served on the USS BLACK and was very proud of the fact. I am his daughter. I heard every navy story he would tell to his daughters. He passed away resently and I miss his stories. Please let me know if you knew him and tell me some stories. Thank you and GOD BLESS...

Keywords: Boilermen General; E-6 BT2

 
Entry: 32512
USS BLACK (DD-666)
FIND BEST FRIEND.
JAMES STUMP wrote on March 5, 2003


City and State: LAKELAND FL

Unit: VF-91

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: My best friend was on the USS Black in Korea when I was on the Phillipine Seas, 1952-1953.
His name is JACK DIBBLE or DIBBEL.
Sir name could be JOHN..
WE JOINED NAVY TOGETHER IN 1951.
My #235-95-37 - his should be one number difference.
I was in Air Group 9---VF-91 Please helpme find Jack....Thanks......


Keywords:

 
Entry: 31925
USS BLACK (DD-666)
SHIP MATE DD666 51- 54
JAMES (JIM) DUNCAN wrote on February 11, 2003


City and State:

Unit: USS BLACK DD666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Looking For George Shields Gm2

BRHolbert Gm3



David Krug Cs2

Any one else who served with me


Keywords:

 
Entry: 31559
USS BLACK (DD-666)
MY UNCLE
LINDA CLEMENTS wrote on January 29, 2003


City and State: CORDELE GA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My Uncle Freeman Lee Hall served on the USS Black. I am unsure as to what dates he was on board before being transferred to the Higbee. If anyone know please respond.

Keywords: BMC Freeman Lee Hall

 
Entry: 30322
USS BLACK (DD-666)
USS BLACK DD - 666
LEHMER HENDERSON wrote on December 11, 2002


City and State: FREDERICKSBURG VA

Unit: USS BLACK DD - 666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Went aboard the Black in 1953 at Norfolk Va.
and left her in 1956 at Long Beach Ca.


Keywords: FTSN - Nickname Hendy

 
Entry: 30284
USS BLACK (DD-666)
CLETUS LONG POSTED 12-09-02
CLETUS LONG wrote on December 9, 2002


City and State: MILWAUKEE WI

Unit: USS BLACK DD 666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Would like to corrspond with anyone who served with me during 1952-1955.

Keywords: BMSN 1952-1955

 
Entry: 29851
USS BLACK (DD-666)
RODNEY CONRADER wrote on November 24, 2002


City and State: MELBOURNE FL

Unit: FIRST DIV USS BLACK DD 666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: After Boot Camp We were assigned to the USS Black Three of us went to the ship and broke the Seal on the Hatch and went below. It was March or APRIL The Black Was Re born 18 July 1951 I Stayed on board till 30 nov 1954.

Keywords: Nickname Rader

 
Entry: 27787
USS BLACK (DD-666)
CORPSMAN 1952-1953 KOREA
ROBERT J. (BOB) HOFFMAN wrote on August 23, 2002


City and State: ANDERSON SC

Unit: U.S.S. BLACK DD-666

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Look foreward to reunion someware on east coast.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 27375
USS BLACK (DD-666)
LOOKING FOR MIKE WEBER
JIM HUNTINGTON wrote on August 4, 2002


City and State: EFFINGHAM IL

Unit: USS BLACK DD-666

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: Trying to Mike Weber Home Port was Long Beach Ca. Ship USS Black DD-666 His Age 66

Home Town Ormond Beach FL.

Thanks Jim. Huntington


Keywords: mike weber 54-58 uss black dd-666 last home add. ormond beach FL.

 
Entry: 26848
USS BLACK (DD-666)
MY DAD
NORMAN BOBCZYNSKI wrote on July 9, 2002


City and State: PISMO BEACH CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My dad served on these ships and others. Any stories that anyone has concerning him would be appreciated

Keywords: USS Archerfish, USS Black, USS Arneb

 
Entry: 26065
USS BLACK (DD-666)
SHIPMATE OF DD-666
BOB LUCE wrote on June 6, 2002


City and State: CINCINNATI OH

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Would like to corrospond with anyone that served with me in 1955, 1956 ,or 1957.

Keywords: electrican mate 1955-1957

 
Entry: 25804
USS BLACK (DD-666)
E-MAIL UPDATE
DAVID KRUG wrote on May 27, 2002


City and State: BARTOW FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Servied 1948-53
On USS Black DD 666 52-53 as CS2


Keywords:

 
Entry: 25440
USS BLACK (DD-666)
GRANDSON
HUGH BLACK wrote on May 14, 2002


City and State: POULSBO WA

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I just came across this site, The Black was named after my Grandfather. I am interested to meet, or correspond with people who served on her.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 24406
USS BLACK (DD-666)
DD 666 PLANK TO SCRAP
PATRICK COWAN wrote on March 30, 2002


City and State: THORNTON CO

Unit: CDR TE COWAN ENGINEERING/OPS

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: If you want information on the next reunion in Reno, Nevada (I do believe) the man to get in touch with is Osborn York. Or get on the reunion page. Look forward to seeing you there. Last year in Oklahoma City we had a blast.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 24391
USS BLACK (DD-666)
GEORGE NIEDERRITER, MARCH 30, 2002
GEORGE NIEDERRITER wrote on March 30, 2002


City and State: CLARION PA

Unit: AFTER ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was a Machinist Mate on the Black from 1953-54. Is there any reunions scheduled in the future? If so, I would like the information.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 23152
USS BLACK (DD-666)
1953-54
PHILIP SALLER JR. wrote on February 14, 2002


City and State: SARASOTA FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Would like to correspond with anyone who served with me in 1953-1954.


Keywords: Sigmund A. Bobczynski, Capt; Bobby E. Boney, Exec;Dave Roberts; James (Pat) Donner


 
Entry: 20763
USS BLACK (DD-666)
U.S.S. BLACK DD666 KOREA
MARTIN DAY wrote on November 18, 2001


City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Served on the Black DD666 from August 1951 to October 1954 as a Radioman.
Let me hear from someone.

Marty Day


Keywords: U.S.S Black DD666

 
Entry: 18000
USS BLACK (DD-666)
KOREAN SERVICE 1953-1954
LLOYD APPLEBY wrote on July 15, 2001


City and State: LANCASTER PA

Unit: HEADQUARTERS SQUADRON, 5TH AF

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Served at Osan AFB K55 Supply/Logistics w/HQ 5AF (Rear). Also AF Liaison w/8th Army at Engineer Supply Depot in Pusan. Arranged airlift of supplies from K-9 to airbases throughout Korea.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 15864
USS BLACK (DD-666)
USS BLACK DD-666
JIM HUNTINGTON wrote on April 9, 2001


City and State: EFFINGHAM IL

Unit: USS BLACK DD-666

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: just missed it but two brothers got in on it. 52-53

Keywords: uss black dd-666

 
Entry: 4800
USS BLACK (DD-666)
SHIP MATE OF DD666
DAVID KRUG wrote on November 12, 1999


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: ships cook, 1952-1953, Korea

Keywords:

 

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USS Black (DD-666)




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