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Current Message 1 - October 6, 2008
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Entry: 67431
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

1969 Bakery

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Charles Snyder wrote on 2008-10-06 11:05:35.0

Comments: I did 90 day's in the Bakery befor discharge. Aug.1969-Oct.69 Looking for a Bryce Canyon ship patch.

Keywords: USS Phillip dd498 SN USS Fletcher 445 BMSN USS Bryce Canyon ad36 Bakery

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Current Message 2 - July 9, 2008
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Entry: 66423
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Two old salts reunite

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Doug Williams wrote on 2008-07-09 12:06:08.0

Comments: Doug Williams (SMSN)('56-'58) and Al Walker (RMSN) had a reunion July 6th, 2008, in Austin, Al's home, after not seeing each other for 50 years. Doug was in town for his son's wedding. They agreed that neither had changed a bit.

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Current Message 3 - June 18, 2008
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Entry: 66128
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1961-1962 uss bryce canyon

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elaine green wrote on 2008-06-18 21:10:43.0

Comments: contact me if you have any stories to share.

Keywords: looking for old friends of richard h. green who served on the uss bryce canyon ad 36 during the period of 1961-1962, I remember a jerry parks, jerry reeves, dave carter. Richard passed away last year and I remember the great friends he had aboard this ship. He loved his friends and serving aboard this ship.

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Current Message 4 - March 27, 2008
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Entry: 64948
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

ANY INFO ON JAMES TAYLOR' JIMMY'

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Brent Taylor wrote on 2008-03-27 09:08:09.0

Comments: Looking to find anyone who knew my father or served with him in the early 60's...Please contact me. He was from Utica N.Y.. Believe he departed from Jacksonville

Keywords: Father

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Current Message 5 - March 14, 2007
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Entry: 60340
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

Great Times In Pearl Harbor and looking for James/Jim Shortridge

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Donald Procknow wrote on 2007-03-14 00:57:02.0

Comments: Hi Everyone, Sure had a good time on The BC, was on board from 78-81 and was part of the decon. crew, I worked in the Asroc shop below the topedo shop. My 3 plus yrs on the BC was the best yrs in the Navy. Great weather, fun times on the beaches, not much underway time, 6 section duty, great food and a good crew. I have lots of great pictures of the BC and HI. Someday may get them scanned on the computer. I'm looking to contact a shipmate by the name of James/Jim Shortridge, he stayed with me and my wife from time to time in HI, Also looking to contact GMT1 Tracy Franklin and his wife Cindy, last seen them on Guam in the Mid 80's. and GMT by the name of Doug Huling. would love to here from GMT/GMG or TM's from that time frame. TM1 Donald B. Procknow

Keywords: AD-36

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Current Message 6 - April 25, 2006
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Entry: 56829
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

Ralph Chastain

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Allan Chastain wrote on 2006-04-25 00:08:33.0

Comments: I'd like to know my Dad a little better.

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Current Message 7 - April 22, 2006
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Entry: 56789
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Widow of Clifford D. French

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Wanda Wade wrote on 2006-04-22 01:39:15.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with Clifford D. French 1950 - 1953, and Frank Wade Chase, and Earl Junior Butler, Glen Stedman.

Keywords: Frenchy

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Current Message 8 - March 10, 2006
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Entry: 56165
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Looking for Rod Schmelling

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Ken Morgan wrote on 2006-03-10 17:22:33.0

Comments: Rod Schmelling and I served aboard the USS Frontier during 1954-56. Rod transferred in '56 to the USS Bryce Canyon as a Patternmaker 2nd class. I've been looking for him for several years now. Anyone who can help me find him would be appreciated.

Keywords: Looking for Rod Schmelling, shipmate, He served aboard the USS Frontier AD25 1954-56 and USS Bryce Canyon 1956-?

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Current Message 9 - January 22, 2006
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Entry: 55324
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

1966-68 WestPac - Torpedomen & Gunners Mates Guided

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Maurice Nelson wrote on 2006-01-22 13:34:53.0

Comments: Looking for old friends from below the Mess Deck. Yes, this includes those Gunners Mates Guided, like Frank and Howard.

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Current Message 10 - November 6, 2005
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Entry: 53945
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

Welcome Aboard My E~mail

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James Harris wrote on 2005-11-06 00:00:00.0

Comments: Please contact me. I'd like to hear from old Friends.... "You Know Who You Are", :0) E~mail me ... GrnBlazingStar@aol.com

God Bless! Jim

Keywords: 'El Gato' Worked with Compressed Gases, Electronics, Electrical,General Stores , Brickhold, GSK. S~1 Division. My Buddies call me Jim. 1955 ~ 1957

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Current Message 11 - October 15, 2005
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Entry: 53615
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

Sherrill Studyvin (Study) Deceased

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Valerie Studyvin wrote on 2005-10-15 00:00:00.0

Comments: My husband, Sherrill K. Studyvin (nickname: Stud) served on the Bruce Canyon from 1951 to 1955 and made at least three trips overseas. He passed away in 1994 in Seattle, Washington. The names of some of his fellow crewmembers that I remember were Pete Wilkerson, Ed Younkin, Martin Younger, Jimmy Campbell, and a minister named John (can't remember his last name).

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Current Message 12 - October 12, 2005
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Entry: 53556
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aboard the BC

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William LaTourette wrote on 2005-10-12 00:00:00.0

Comments: anyone that served aboard her during 66 through 68. It would be interesting to hear from those that served during that time. I was there during the Oriskany time and helped tie up the New Jersay. Ah yes, those were the good old days. They had a hard time pronouncing my name, so they called me "Frenchy".

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Current Message 13 - August 16, 2005
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Entry: 52660
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

ANYONE WHO KNEW WILLIAM GUILLORY FROM TENNESSEE

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SUSAN DEVECKA wrote on 2005-08-16 00:00:00.0

Comments: lITTLE IS KNOWN EXCEPT THAT WILLIAM GUILLORY WAS WITH MOTH BALL FLEET IN OREGON AROUND APRIL 1954 HE WAS FROM TENNESSE AND APROXIMATELY 20 YEARS OLD. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY INFORMATION

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Current Message 14 - July 28, 2005
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Entry: 52327
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Need to locate an old shipmate

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Ken Morgan wrote on 2005-07-28 00:00:00.0

Comments: I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew Rod Schmelling who transferred to the USS Bryce Canyon in 1956 or 1957. We both served aboard the USS Frontier from 1954-56. My last contact with him he was a PM2.

Keywords: Rod Schmelling. Served aboard the USS Frontier AD25, and USS Bryce Canyon, AD36 as a patternmaker.

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Current Message 15 - June 29, 2005
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Entry: 51758
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

Hawaii

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Mitch Taylor wrote on 2005-06-29 00:00:00.0

Comments: Bryce Canyon, '73, '74, '75.

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Current Message 16 - June 5, 2005
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Entry: 51369
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

USS BRYCE CANYON JAN 73 TO AUG 76

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Randy Emert wrote on 2005-06-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking for all the "Toke Brothers" You know who you are.

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Current Message 17 - May 25, 2005
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Entry: 51099
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Looking for info for a shipmate

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Jeffery Hendershot wrote on 2005-05-25 23:15:15.0

Comments: I'm looking for any info I can get on this ship for a retired shipmate here in Anaheim. His daughter contacted me here with the request. Any information on anyone who served with Howard Hutchins would be appreciated. My information is a little spotty on his service on board. I do know it was in the Korean theater in the mid 60s. Thank you for any help you can give me.

ET1(SW/AW) Jeffery S. Hendershot

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Current Message 18 - March 21, 2005
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Entry: 49670
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Awards for Bryce Canyon Crew

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John Guandolo wrote on 2005-03-21 06:36:20.0

Comments: I am trying to find out what unit citations the Bryce Canyon was awarded during 1966 and 1967. The ship apparently deployed on a WESTPAC in the spring of '66 returning in the spring of '67 with a brief stop in San Francisco in the fall of '66. I am trying to have my father-in-laws service record updated to note the awards during this time, but am having a tough time. I would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks

Keywords: Awards for Bryce Canyon during Vietnam

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Current Message 19 - January 18, 2005
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Entry: 48226
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

USS BRYCE CANYON PHOTOS

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Blaine and Wayne Kemp wrote on 2005-01-18 12:12:22.0

Comments: I served on the BC from April 1967 to Oct.1970 as a Boatswains Mate & a Gunners Mate in the Weapons Division. My twin brother came aboard from the USS Oriskany deployed in the Gulf of Tonkin. He was an ADJ3 in the DASH section. We have a few old pictures of the BC & the Oriskany moored side by side at Subic Bay P.I. The B.C. did preliminary repairs on the O boat after the 1966 fire. The fire killed 44 officers and enlisted. After the repairs were made the Oriskany returned to San Diego for more repairs.

Keywords: USS BRYCE CANYON WEAPONS DIVISION

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Current Message 20 - December 22, 2004
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Entry: 47651
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

USS Bryce Canyon AD 36

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Tamara Pifer wrote on 2004-12-22 15:21:58.0

Comments: Hello. My Name Is Tamara and I need your help. I am looking for anyone who might know my boyfriend. His name is William Clinard and he served on the Bryce Canyon. Not sure what year.I don't think he ever left port in Hawaii. I am trying to surprise him with as many addresses as possible.I would also love to get a picture of the ship and give it to him.Can anyone help me with this? Thank You.

Keywords: William Clinard

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Current Message 21 - December 10, 2004
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Entry: 47419
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Looking for Mike Plunkett

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Paul Dryman wrote on 2004-12-10 12:55:38.0

Comments: I have been asked to help locate MIKE PLUNKETT for ROD BAKER, who served together on the USS BRYCE-CANYON AD-36 in the late 1960's. He has something that would be of great interst to him to have. Does anyone know where we could get in touch with Mike? Greatly appreciated!! Paul

Keywords: AD-36, Friends with Rod Baker

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Current Message 22 - October 29, 2004
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Entry: 46545
USS Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

Hello Friends

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VALENTINO A. Segundo wrote on 2004-10-29 03:50:45.0

Comments: I served the USS Bryce Canyon AD-36 from 1956 to 1961 with highest and utmost RESPECT OF EXCELLENCE. SHE WAS THE BEST AMONG THE BEST IN HER CLASS FROM ALL U.S. NAVAL SHIPS THAT EVER SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE WHOM HAD AWARDED FIVE BATTLE EFFICIENCIES IN FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. SHE EARNED THAT RECORDS IN UNITED STATES NAVAL HISTORY. I AM VERY PROUD AND HONOR TO BE A PART OF IT.

I THANK YOU AMERICA FOR ALLOWING ME TO SERVE THE FINEST SHIP IN THE NAVAL HISTORY. THANKS AGAIN AND AGAIN.

Keywords: Hello Friends and Shipmates

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Current Message 23 - October 8, 2004
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Entry: 46220
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Looking for anyone who knew Jay H. Warthen

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Monica Dallas wrote on 2004-10-08 21:21:12.0

Comments: "Sonny" was a nickname I remember growing up, but I don't remember how he got it. He joined the Navy in 1950 and faught throughout the war aboard ship where his home port was stationed in San Deigo. Don't know of the ship's numbers or division he may have been a part of, but I'm in the Navy too, and would be interested if I knew more about him during that time.

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Current Message 24 - July 12, 2004
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Entry: 44426
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Looking for D.L. Walters

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Kenneth MCALISTER wrote on 2004-07-12 20:37:29.0

Comments: My mom is looking for a few old friends that she and my dad knew while he served in the USN

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Navigation Division

On Sun, 15 Mar 1998 
Ad36 n div Email address wrote:

Ted, The Bryce Canyon (AD 36) was commissioned in 1950 at Charleston
S.C. I am a plank-owner (was on board at commissioning). 

She was sent to Japan either late in 1950 or early in 1951. She carried
the flag of DesDiv 16, if my memory serves. She was awarded a Battle
Star for her service in the Korean War. 

I was in the Navigation Division ("N"Div.)

The destroyer Walke (DD723) was a Sumner Class. She was built at Bath
Iron Works in Maine. She was mined in Korean waters and took heavy
casualties among the Quartermasters and Signalmen. I was there when she
was brought along side the Bryce Canyon to be repaired.

That's all I can give you about them, off the top of my head. 

Your questions might trigger other memories, however. 

Phil Carlson  AD36 n div@AOL

Battle Star

On Sun, 19 Jul 1998 
Edward Kinney Email address wrote:

phone: 313-342-6479
fax: 313-3426803

comments:
I was aboard the Bryce Canyon AD36, when she was commissioned in 
Charleston S.C. I am a plank-owner.  I served aboard until June 1952. 

I was aboard when the USS Ward hit a mine.  If I can remmember right,
it was on a sunday morning.  Some of the crew had gotten up to go to 
chow.  Most of those that was killed had slept in.  

On checking online, I found out that Bryce Canyon AD36 had won a 
battle star for service in Korea.  I was never notified of this. Nor 
was I ever issued a battle star.  I wonder how many others that served 
aboad never knew.