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Entry: 81130 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	SEEKING DAVID BLAKE RD3
ED GARRITY wrote on November 22, 2011 City and State: SEASIDE OR Unit: MADDOX DD-731 Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Anyone who can put me in touch with Blake would really be appreciated, believe he was from Utah. Keywords: In Brush Jan56-Jun59.

Entry: 80532 USS BRUSH (DD-745)
EDWARD. S. KOHLER JR. wrote on September 29, 2011 City and State: TRUXTON NY Unit: USS BRUSH DD-745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Kanah2o2@aol.com emailed me re: James Francis May. a cook aboard 9/50 to 1953. I wrote to explain but email bounced as being incorrect. Tried several times. Please email me again. Saw Joe Stubbs and Guy Pollard last October in Branson, MO. We are doing well. Will return to Branson this October to visit Guy and his wife, Paula. Thanx Keywords: Eddie-------Looking for correct email address for Kana May.

Entry: 76827 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	TURNING 80 WITH GUY POLLARD AND JOE STUBBS
EDWARD KOHLER JR. wrote on November 17, 2010 City and State: TRUXTON NY Unit: USS BRUSH DD-745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Another great get-to-gether with Guy and Joe in Branson, MO. this October, 2010. What a time! What great friends! How lucky we are to be on this earth at 80 years of age. All doing well and getting a hell of a "kick" out of life. This means so much to me as these gentlemen go back further in my life than anyone living. What a life. Eddie Keywords: Five years aboard during the entire Korean War. Sept. 26, 1950 Mine Explosion

Entry: 73975 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LT.JG GEO.F. HALEY, ENG. OFFICER EARLY 1961 LONGER.
BILLY MITCHELL wrote on March 18, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: was aboard for wespac cruise, transfered to Naval Hosp, Yokosuka,Japan early 1961. Flew back to stateside to Balboa NavAL Hosp. San Diego, CALIF. FOR SURGERY. Lost contact with crew.

Entry: 72616 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	WYLIE SELMAN
ADEANA PATTERSON wrote on December 1, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT HAS PHOTOS OR CAN TELL ME ABT WYLIE SELMAN..HE WAS INJURED WHEN THE BRUSH HIT DURING THE KOREAN WAR .. I AM TRING TO LOCATE AND INFO /STORES OR PHOTOS OF HIM FOR HIS DAUGHTER,,, WYLIE WAS FROM FARMERSVILLE, TEXAS THANKS SO MUCH ADEANA Keywords: USS BRUSH

Entry: 71512 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	USS BRUSH-DD-745
THOMAS E. (T.E.) MOORE wrote on September 4, 2009 City and State: ESTERO FL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: THE USS BRUSH-DD-745,WAS NAMED FOR CHARLES FRANCIS BRUSH,(1849-1929),PHYSICIST,INVENTOR,AND MANUFACTURER, HE PRODUCED THE ELECTRIC ARCLIGHT.THE SHIP WAS COMMISSIONED ON 17,APRIL,1944,CDR.JOHN E.EDWARDS(LATER R/ADM.)IN COMMAND.THE SHIP WENT THROUGH WWII,AND ALONG CAME THE KOREAN WAR.ON 26,SEPT.1950,WHILE SHELLING THE SHORE OFF OF TANCHOR,KOREA,UNDER THE COMMAND OF CDR. FLETCHER L.SHEFFIELD JR.,THE USS BRUSH STRUCK AN ENEMY MINE,RIPPING HER MIDSHIPS SECTION,AND BREAKING HER KEEL,WOUNDING,AND KILLING CREW MEMBERS.THE SHIP HAD SOME REPAIRS IN JAPAN,THEN WENT TO THE UNITED STATES. THE SHIP HAD A GREAT CAREER.----IN 1969,SHE WAS SOLD TO TAIWAN,AND NAMED THE "HSIANG YANG"---------- HER HONORED DEAD,KIA,26,SEPT.1950--------------- FTC.-JOHN D. BEAGLES-CHARLES CITY,IA--FCS.-JAMES R. COLLERAN-GARY,IN--SH-2.-FRANK A DAVIS-FOREST,VA-- FA.-BOBBY E. FREEMAN-BILTMORE,NC--RMN-1.-MEYER L. GETZ-ALTOONA,PA--FT-3.-DAVID M.GRUBB-WELCH,WV-- FN.-DALE L. HOOVER-SIOUX FALLS,SD--SN.-GORDON E. JOHNSON-WINGER,MN--SN.-HENRY D.LITTLE-BOGALUSA,LA-- BMC.-WARREN M.SHEPHERD-KENSINGTON,KS--EM-3.-EUGENE L. TIMMONS-SALT LAKE CITY,UT--FCC.-WILLIAM D. MORRIS- YORK,PA--FA.-OLIVER C. SEXSON-RIPLEY,OH--FA.-WILLIE H.FISHER JR.-GREENVILLE,MS--FA.-BENNIE J.BERRYMAN- NORPHLET,AR.-------------------------------------- GOD BLESS THESE BRAVE MEN.MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.---- Keywords: CHARLES FRANCIS BRUSH(1849-1929)------ USS BRUSH-DD-745(1944-1969)---- SKIPPER--CDR.FLETCHER L.SHEFFIELD JR.---- 26,SEPT.1950----- WWII-5 BATTLE STARS----KOREAN WAR-4 BATTLE STARS-----

Entry: 69703 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	MY FATHER SERVED ON THE USS BRUSH
HOLLY LUNT wrote on March 31, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad served on the USS Brush when it was hit in Wonsan Harbor. I have written a profile paper on him for an English class. Apparently, a gun mount was hit and the gunners mate lost his leg. I have pictures of the damage to the ship and pictures of the wounded being transported to the USS St. Paul. If anyone remembers my dad and that particular incident, please let me know. His name is Spencer M. Lunt from Honolulu, HI. He is 77 years old now and in pretty good health. Keywords:

Entry: 67905 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	JOHN MAX HODGE
CONNIE WHITE wrote on November 17, 2008 City and State: WALLAND TN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any one who served on the USS Brush with my father, John Max Hodge, a machinist mate during the approximate years of 1948-1953. I am making a scrapbook for my father, and would appreciate pictures, stories, etc. to include in the album. Thank you, Connie Hodge White Keywords:

Entry: 67657 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES KOREAN WAR ERA
CHARLES PIESTER wrote on October 28, 2008 City and State: ELKHORN WI Unit: DD745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: i am retired now and would like to reminise by e-mail with shipmates that i paled around with Keywords:

Entry: 67242 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON EUGENE TIMMONS
BARTON EUGENE BRIERLEY wrote on September 18, 2008 City and State: NEWBERG OR Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Uncle, Eugene Leroy Timmons, was killed in the mine hit on the USS Brush in Sept. 1950. I am named after him. I would like to learn the story of the mine hit, and anything you know about Eugene Timmons. Thank you. Keywords: Eugene Timmons mine hit

Entry: 66878 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	USS BRUSH DD745
IVAN COOPER SR. wrote on August 14, 2008 City and State: SPRING VALLEY CA Unit: DECKFORCE Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WAS ON USS BRUSH DD745 FROM 1958 TO 1959 IN DECKFORCE 1'ST DIVISION OR ANYONE THAT WAS ON USS BRUSH DD745 IN THOSE YEARS. I WAS A FRIEND OF A SHIPMATE LAST NAME OF POTTER Keywords: COOPER.

Entry: 66727 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	USS BRUSH DD7745
GARY COOPER wrote on July 30, 2008 City and State: SPRING VALLEY CA Unit: DECKFOURCE Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords: DD745

Entry: 66563 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR CARSON OR JORDON FROM TEXAS
DAVID MORRISON wrote on July 19, 2008 City and State: OXFORD AL Unit: USS BRUSH DD745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would like to hear for Cason are Jordon they were both for texas. Keywords: I was on board for 1965 to 1967

Entry: 64002 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	OLD SHIP MATES
OLIN HADDEN wrote on January 24, 2008 City and State: DUNCAN SC Unit: DECK FORCE Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 64001 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	OLD SHIP MATES
OLIN HADDEN wrote on January 24, 2008 City and State: DUNCAN SC Unit: DECK FORCE Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 63473 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	SHIP MATE FROM 1/1955-9/1955
OLIN HADDEN wrote on December 20, 2007 City and State: DUNCAN SC Unit: DECK FORCE Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE ABOARD USS BRUSH DD745 FROM 1/1955-9/1955.I CAN'T REMEMBER ANY ONES NAME FROM MY TOUR ON THE BRUSH.TIME HAS NOT BEEN GOOD FOR MY MEMORY AS AGE HAS TAKEN ITS TOLL ON THIS OLD SAILOR.MY DAYS ARE SHORT NOW.

Entry: 63060 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR IVOR HUNT
HOWARD FRITZ wrote on November 17, 2007 City and State: Unit: DECK APE Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am looking to make contact with an old friend aboard ship called Ivor Hunt, who was on the Deck Force with me during our Westpac cruise of 1965/1966. His old e-mail address was with IBM, but since IBM changed the way they listed e-mails I can't find him. My memory is running short, because of several strokes, but I do have a picture I took and would like to give it to him. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My e-mail address is hfritz@bluebottle.com. Thanks in advance. Keywords: Personal Friend, Ship, Viet Nam, Destroyer

Entry: 57179 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR PHOTOS
DAWNA YARDLEY wrote on May 15, 2006 City and State: FLORISSANT MO Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Am looking for photos of the Brush from 1949 - 1953. I am working on a project for my father for this years reunion. Have the ones fron destroyersonline, but was looking for some new ones. Thanks, Tunney's daughter. Keywords: Tunney Yardley

Entry: 55393 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	CONTACT DAVE MILLER PORTLAND OREGAN
CHARLES PIESTER wrote on January 25, 2006 City and State: ELKHORN WI Unit: USS BRUSH DD745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: REMINISS ABOUT THE GOOD TIMES TOGETHER Keywords: GOOD BUDDIES, SASEBO, DRYDOCK, YOKOHAMA, LIBERTIES, GOOD TIMES

Entry: 55038 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	FOR EX SHIPMATES
CHARLES PIESTER wrote on January 6, 2006 City and State: ELKHORN WI Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 55035 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	USS BRUSH DD745 BATTLES
RICHARD HASELTON SR. wrote on January 6, 2006 City and State: MURFREESBORO TN Unit: USS BRUSH DD 745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: how do i get stories and pictures from these battles? Keywords: okinawa,iwo jima. phillipines okino dato shima,minami dato shima

Entry: 54936 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	SHIPMATES
EDWARD S. KOHLER JR. wrote on January 1, 2006 City and State: TRUXTON NY Unit: USS BRUSH DD-745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Through this source I have been called by Joseph Stubbs and Guy Pollard. I have not seen nor heard from these two close friends and shipmates since I was a teenager aboard the BRUSH.I am now 75 and very thankfull. We will see each other this year. I'm still looking for any one that remembers us along with the September,1950 mine explosion. I was caught under a double five inch blast while kicking off spent brass that caused hearing loss. I was the laundryman in starched and pressed dungarees. Can I help anyone? Keywords:

Entry: 53985 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	DOES ANYONE REMEMBER ED KOHLER SH2
EDWARD KOHLER JR. wrote on November 8, 2005 City and State: TRUXTON NY Unit: USS BRUSH DD-745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for anyone that remembers me being caught under a double 5" firing while kicking off spent brass. Name of medical corpsman aboard at that time. Treated for smoke inhalation, etc. Keywords: Battle stations. Mine explosion. Laundrymen. Setsuo Odo. Guy Pollard. CHarley Wooten. Joe Stubbs

Entry: 52459 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	CREW MEMBER
JOE ESCAMILLA JR. wrote on August 5, 2005 City and State: ROBSTOWN TX Unit: MACHINEST MATES AFT COMPARTMENT Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: who gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep our great country from those that would strike us down. as we face new threats today we must support all of our armed forces brothers and sisters who are giving their ultimate sacrifice to keep our country free of oppression. Keywords: i served on the brush from1967 to 1968 then transfered to the uss brinkley bass, did a second westpac tour. did market time along the delta. to all my brothers who served with me on both of these fine uss vessals i says thanks, for our commentment was not without fail. i will always honour the memory of my fallen brothers

Entry: 51559 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	MY DAD WAS ON THE USS BRUSH DD745
GEORGE STRINGER JR. wrote on June 16, 2005 City and State: WICHITA KS Unit: NONE Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords: My Dad was on this ship, [USS Brush dd 745] in the Korean war. he will be 83 in Aug. His name is George Ira Stringer Sr. He was from Jefferson City, MO. He is not in the best of health anymore, but is still kickin' it. He remembers many of his experiences on that ship. He was in WW2 and was called back to the "police action" in Korea. He has a tag on his car "USS Brush dd 745". That's how I found this site. [on Google] If any of the guys that remember him from WW2 or the Korean war, send the info to me, his son, and I will print it out for him. My e-mail is bill_bice4397@yahoo.com . Send me something for my Dad. Love and respect you all, George JR.

Entry: 48678 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	7/04/48-2/10/50
JAMES (JIM) PARKER wrote on February 3, 2005 City and State: LIVONIA MI Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I served on board the Brush fromjuly 1948 through January of 1950. I was assigned to the # 2 engine room. I worked under mmc R.E.Munson. We had another chief on board by the name of Krenzler. Munson was great, Krenzler not so good.Some of the guys I remember, Roy e Lilly,from Detroit, Mi.,(deceased),two boiler tenders,big angel, little angel,fireman eugene Snyder,Canton, Ohio.R. E. stumpf,Detroit area.,(ski) Marcinkowski.The seagrams 7 polander from Ohio.Crazy(cuz) Harris The kentucky Hillbilly. Keywords:

Entry: 47615 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	CREW MEMBER
GARY BARNETT wrote on December 20, 2004 City and State: LAKE JACKSON TX Unit: USS BRUSH DD-745 Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Made two west pac cruises 1967-1970. One aboard the USS Brush and one aboard the USS OBrien. Boilerman Second Class. Keywords:

Entry: 47483 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR JOE STUBBS AND GUY POLLARD
ED KOHLER wrote on December 13, 2004 City and State: TRUXTON NY Unit: USS BRUSH DD-745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was aboard 4 years and seven months during the mine explosion and made another tour after the repairs in Bremerton. Looking for Joe Stubbs, Guy Pollard or any one that may recall the name, Ed Kohler, SH2. Keywords: Inchon Invasion

Entry: 46617 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LEADING ET DURING MINE HIT
ED MUNTON wrote on November 2, 2004 City and State: AMARGOSA VALLEY NV Unit: BRUSH (DD745) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Remember well ET3: Shepard, Leroy Howell, and Steinhower. Keywords:

Entry: 45977 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
JENNIFER JESSIE-KOLVES wrote on September 24, 2004 City and State: TOPEKA IL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for information about my father. I know that he served on the USS Brush at one time and I know that he recieved some medals. However he died in March of 2002 and I would like to have more information about what he did while he served in the Navy. I alson know that he served in Vietnam for 2 tours. Please if you have any information email me or call. Thank You Keywords: Harry James Jessie

Entry: 44429 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	RADARMAN--KOREAN WAR
JIM MCCLENAHAN wrote on July 13, 2004 City and State: STANTON CA Unit: USS BRUSH(DD745) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Reported aboard Brush in San Diego about June 1952 when it returned from WestPac. Most vivid memory was getting hit by enemy shore battery while performing shore bombardment in Wonsan Harbor, May 15, 1953. Served with a lot of great guys in "O" Division from 1952 to 1955. Would enjoy hearing from any of you. Keywords:

Entry: 44181 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	BRUSH CREW MEMBER
DON GORDON wrote on July 1, 2004 City and State: FLORENCE SC Unit: USS BRUSH DD 745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard Brush in 1953-54 as radarman, was aboard when hit by shore fire in Wonsan. Among shipmates unable to contact are Dan Needham, Gene Russell, Doc Collops, Stanley Smith, Jack Hillhouse, Norm Jackson. Would love to hear from them and any others I have overlooked. Keywords:

Entry: 43050 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR
JIM EFFERSON wrote on May 14, 2004 City and State: BUFFALO WY Unit: USS. PRESTON DD 795 Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Looking for Larry Dunn SOG2. He was aboard from 6/60 to 5/63. I was on the Preston DD 795 DESRON 23. He was a good frend. Larry rember the Lido Ballroom at the Pike??? Also West Pac and the nuc test at Christmas Island?? Keywords:

Entry: 42293 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	BILLY THOMAS TX
A. PATTESON wrote on April 12, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT MAY HAVE SERVIED WITH BILLY THOAMS FROM TEXAS , HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE SEPT MINE ACCIDENT ,WOULD LIKE STORIES AND IF BY CHANCE COPIES OF PHOTOS OF HIM ..WILL PAY PRINTING COST,THANKS SO MUCH Keywords: uss brush ,sept mine accident

Entry: 42018 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT MY GRANDPA, MARSHALL J GATES, HE WAS CAPTIAN OF THIS SHIP FOR A WHILE
KATIE MORRIS wrote on March 30, 2004 City and State: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am a junior in highschool, and for extra credit in my AP US history class we can bring in something of historical significance. I immediatly asked my mom for some information and out came the pictures of my deceased grandfather, Marshall J. Gates. I learned that he was a captain on this ship from 1960 to 1962 or 1963. I'd love to know more about him or even if u were simply on the ship during this time. I dont know much about him (except he served in the navy and pearly was his nickname) or what he did, and id love to know, anything would be nice. Email me if you get a chance.Thanks so much. Keywords:

Entry: 40894 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
BRIGITTE BOWERS wrote on February 14, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone has any inforamtion about Egbert Harris, my grandfather, please email me. I believe he would have served late 40's early 50's. He passed away on Feb.5 2004 and I would love to get a little memorial together for my gramma. Thank you Keywords:

Entry: 34862 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES OF HENRY DEAN LITTLE
MIKE LITTLE wrote on June 14, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Any info on Heanry Dean Little would be greatly appreciated. Also anyone know the exact location of the mine strike? Thanks, Mike Little Keywords:

Entry: 33150 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	QUESTIONS ABOUT MY GRANDPA JERRY DER
JEFF DERR wrote on March 29, 2003 City and State: YAKIMA WA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 31810 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
PETE STOUFER wrote on February 7, 2003 City and State: SAN DIEGO CA Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I'm looking for any stories, accounts, or anecdotes about my grandfather Frank Stoufer, who was Brush's CHENG around the time of the mine hit. Please send anything to the above address. Keywords:

Entry: 31426 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	US.S. BRUSH DD-745
REX BAKER wrote on January 20, 2003 City and State: TACOMA WA Unit: OC DIVISION Service or Relationship: - Comments: ABOARD FROM 1960-1963. WEST PAC CRUISES AND CHRISTMAS AND JOHNSON ISLAND FOR NUCLEAR BOMB TESTING. Keywords:

Entry: 30606 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	USS BRUSH DD 745
DENNIS QUIGLEY wrote on December 24, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, Donald F. Quigley (deceased), was the skipper of the Brush during Korea although I don't know the exact dates. I do have a memory of his being in that position around the time of the mine hit and also at Wonsan. As a young lad of 5-6 years old, I also remember making a run with him from San Francisco to Long Beach (I think) and getting my first taste of sea sickness as we powered out of San Francisco and passed under the Golden Gate into rougher water. I would appreciate hearing of any anecdotes any of his old shipmates might be willing to share. Keywords:

Entry: 29605 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	RADAR OPERATOR
GERALD BRADLEY wrote on November 15, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served on US Brush for a little over a year. I remember when destroyer was hit. I was a radar operator. Keywords:

Entry: 29545 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	USS BRUSH MINE STRIKE
CINDY WINGLER wrote on November 13, 2002 City and State: TALLAHASSEE FL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle David M. Grubb was killed when the Brush struck that mine on Sept 26, 1950. Keywords:

Entry: 25604 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	PICTURE WANTED OF BUSH DD745
TARA GRAY wrote on May 19, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would like anyone to send me a picture of the Bush DD745 if you have one please. Im working on a scrapbook for my father who was on this ship in 1951..If anyone could help me with this please let me know. Its one ship that I cant find a picture of on here. Thank You Keywords: DD745

Entry: 22752 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	BRUSH 61-63
ROLAND WOODARD wrote on January 29, 2002 City and State: RUTLAND VT Unit: LIL BEAVER SQUADRON Service or Relationship: - Comments: Served 61-63 two westpac cruises, also Christmas and Johnstown islands for Atomic tests. Keywords:

Entry: 22225 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	SERVICE ON THE BRUSH
LAURENCE (LARRY) CATES wrote on January 11, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Went aboard Brush in July of '53, served through Jan '56. Was Repair Officer and then Communications Officer. Keywords:

Entry: 13709 USS BRUSH (DD-745)
RUSSELL MAXWELL wrote on December 19, 2000 City and State: MESA AZ Unit: USS BRUSH DD 745 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS BRUSH DD 745 Keywords:

Entry: 12788 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	USS BRUSH DD745
DEAN D. KOHLER wrote on November 6, 2000 City and State: PAOLA KS Unit: NAVY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served aboard the Brush from about December 1951 until September, 1954. I was not aboard when Brush struck a mine. I was told it struck the port side in C division sleeping quarters where I bunked. I was aboard in Wonsan harbor when No. 1 mount was struck. Served as radioman on shore party (Bok-to or Chok-to) to bombard enemy positions. Rate was RM2. Keywords:

Entry: 12448 USS BRUSH (DD-745)	SERVICE ON BRUSH DD745
RALPH (GENE) KROMER wrote on October 20, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Ralph (Gene) Kromer served aboard the Brush as the Engineering Officer 1957-1959. Keywords: USS Brush DD745

Entry: 12224 USS BRUSH (DD-745)
RUSSELL MAXWELL wrote on October 9, 2000 City and State: MESA AZ Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I served on the Brush from 3-51 to 2-55, was a BT3 in the after fire room. Keywords:

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