USS BRUSH-DD-745

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.----

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USS BRUSH-DD-745(1944-1969)---- SKIPPER--CDR.FLETCHER L.SHEFFIELD JR.---- 26,SEPT.1950----- WWII-5 BATTLE STARS----KOREAN WAR-4 BATTLE STARS-----

My Father Served on The USS Brush

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.

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John Max Hodge

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

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looking for shipmates korean war era

Comments: i am retired now and would like to reminise by e-mail with shipmates that i paled around with

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Would like information on Eugene Timmons

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.

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USS BRUSH DD745

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

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USS BRUSH DD7745

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Looking for Carson or Jordon from Texas

Comments: Would like to hear for Cason are Jordon they were both for texas.

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OLD SHIP MATES

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OLD SHIP MATES

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SHIP MATE FROM 1/1955-9/1955

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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.

Looking for Ivor Hunt

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

Looking for Photos

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.

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CONTACT DAVE MILLER PORTLAND OREGAN

Comments: REMINISS ABOUT THE GOOD TIMES TOGETHER

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for ex shipmates

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uss brush dd745 battles

Comments: how do i get stories and pictures from these battles?

Keywords: okinawa,iwo jima. phillipines okino dato shima,minami dato shima

shipmates

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?

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does anyone remember Ed Kohler SH2

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

crew member

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

My Dad was on the USS Brush dd745

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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.

7/04/48-2/10/50

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.

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Crew Member

Comments: Made two west pac cruises 1967-1970. One aboard the USS Brush and one aboard the USS OBrien. Boilerman Second Class.

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Looking for Joe Stubbs and Guy Pollard

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

Leading ET during mine hit

Comments: Remember well ET3: Shepard, Leroy Howell, and Steinhower.

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Looking for information

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

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Radarman--Korean War

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.

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Brush crew member

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.

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LOOKING FOR

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??

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billy thomas tx

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

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Dont Know much about my Grandpa, Marshall J Gates, He was captian of this ship for a while

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.

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Looking for information

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

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Looking for Shipmates of Henry Dean Little

Comments: Any info on Heanry Dean Little would be greatly appreciated. Also anyone know the exact location of the mine strike?

Thanks, Mike Little

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Questions about my Grandpa Jerry Der

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Looking for Information

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.

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US.S. BRUSH DD-745

Comments: ABOARD FROM 1960-1963. WEST PAC CRUISES AND CHRISTMAS AND JOHNSON ISLAND FOR NUCLEAR BOMB TESTING.

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USS Brush DD 745

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.

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radar operator

Comments: Served on US Brush for a little over a year. I remember when destroyer was hit. I was a radar operator.

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USS Brush Mine Strike

Comments: My uncle David M. Grubb was killed when the Brush struck that mine on Sept 26, 1950.

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Picture Wanted of Bush DD745

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

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Brush 61-63

Comments: Served 61-63 two westpac cruises, also Christmas and Johnstown islands for Atomic tests.

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Service on the Brush

Comments: Went aboard Brush in July of '53, served through Jan '56. Was Repair Officer and then Communications Officer.

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USS Brush DD745

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.

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Service on Brush DD745

Comments: My father, Ralph (Gene) Kromer served aboard the Brush as the Engineering Officer 1957-1959.

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Comments: I served on the Brush from 3-51 to 2-55, was a BT3 in the after fire room.

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USS BRUSH DD745

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Korean War Service on USS Brush

Comments: My father, James B. Herr (deseased) served onboard the USS Brush DD745 during the Korean War. I am looking for anyone who might remember him or any information about his tour of duty on the USS Brush. Approximate dates are Oct,1950 to Aug,1951. Thank You, Don Herr, U.S. Navy Vet '65-'69

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Korean War Service on Brush

Comments: Ray was my father-in-law, although I never met him. He passed in 1993. We don't have his records yet, but we believe he was injured either in the 1950 mine strike or the 1953 shore battery hit. His 1951 wedding photo shows a "crow", crossed keys, and three ranking stripes. We would love to connect up with someone who remembers him.

Bill & Laura, BndrBill@aol.com

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Re: Transit on Brush

Comments: I boarded the USS Brush DD 745 on 8 Sept 1950 as a transit going to the USS Helena CA 75. Was aboard during sinking of Korean junks behind island Mayang-do Island near Sinpo. Took photos which I gave to Brush Association several years ago.I was on the Helena on 10 Sept, and we were nearby when Brush hit the mine, took on some of the wounded for treatment. Neal Hammon, Ltjg

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Looking for shipmates

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Service on the Brush

Comments: Wonsan Harbor, bomb line, task force 77

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crew member

Comments: KNOW OF ANY WHO SERVED ON THE USS BRUSH,DD745?

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