Hello Friends

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.

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Looking for anyone who knew Jay H. Warthen

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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Looking for D.L. Walters

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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USS BRYCE CANYON - 1/66 - 4/67

Comments: It was great seeing this site. Remember many happy times while aboard the BC. Made DK1 while aboard. Remember working with the MA's (DP) keypunching cards to run the payroll and pay records on. Had a great time and now wish I had stayed aboard instead of being transfered to shore duty (USN&MCRTC Pasadena) - worst duty ever. I have renewed some past memories with several BC shipmates in the past couple years. I remember the ORISKANY incident and pulling alongside her to assist in repairs. We were suppose to be on our way to Hong Kong.

Indeed - She was a great Lady.

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looking for william anthony o hare

Comments: I HEARD THAT WILLIAM WAS LIVING IN FLORIDA NOW.HE WAS ON THE SUBMARINES IN WORLD WAR 2.I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN CONTACT WITH HIM FOR HIS FRIEND MARTY.I CAN BE E MAILED AT maureensemail@hotmail.com

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52-53

Comments: I was aborad the Bryce canyon 1952-53 and then the stickell from 1953-54

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LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT KNEW DOUGLAS ATHERTON FROM THE KOREAN WAR

Comments: I am looking for anyone that Knew Corporal Douglas Atherton from the Korean War.....

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Looking for old friends

Comments: Served aboard buildig 36 rom 63' til' 65. Looking for old friends from the boiler room and machinists mates. Little, Parks, Clark, Campbell or anyone witha better memory than I have. Give me a shout.

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Aboard the Legend

Comments: I was aboard from 1955 to 1957. I was a storeskeeper working out of the Gen Stores, Elect Stores, Electronic Stores, Brick Hold, Ord Stores and responsible for all Compressed Gases and Racks aboard. Wish to locate friends, such as, 'Butch', Newman, Kip, and many others who may still remember the old times aboard. I was refered to as 'El Gato"......Ha!

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USS Bryce Canyon Served Nov.1966- Feb,1998

Comments: Looking for any shipmates who remember anything during that timeframe.

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HERBERT CAULDER SK DECEASED

Comments: Anyone who served on BC with my childhood friend, Herbert Caulder, SK, I am sorry to report that Herb has passed away at his home in Dillon, SC. His wife, Virginia, passed away about three weeks later. Herb was a prince of a guy and almost like a brother since my parents' home was his "second" home. He is buried a few miles south of Dillon.

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HELLO SHIPMATES

Comments: I served HER from 10/29/56 to 03/14/61. I was in 2nd Division for the first 2 years. Therafter, I was transferred to R1 Division (Pipe Fitter & was promoted to SFP3 within 1 year) until my released from active duty on 03/14/61. I served HER on HER 3 WESTPAC DEPLOYMENTS from 1956 to 1961. In 1958, I painted the Battle Efficiency "E" and second Hash Marks. But, Kitterman BM3 has the honor to be posted his picture on the 1957/58 WESTERN PACIFIC CRUISE ANNUAL ALBUM. Before I left her after 1960/1961 WESTPAC deployment, SHE was on HER way to receive HER 5th "E" AWARD.

TO ALL SHIPMATES REGARDLESS OF YEARS YOU SERVED HER, I WISH EVERYONE HAS GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH AND HAPPY LIFE. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK.

Keywords: From 1956 to 1961, All personnel from 2nd Division (Deck Force) and R1 Division (Pipe Fitter), I would like to say, "I hoped everything is okay to everyone."

SEARCHING FOR EN JAMES PACK

Comments: I met James while we were stationed at Great Lakes while he was going to school, through BT3 Leland 'TY' Tyrrell. James was an EN2 before he shipped to the USS Bryce Canyon in late 1971 or early 1972. Anyone knowing how to contact him e-mail me at glakeswave179_227@yahoo.com.

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USS Bryce Canyon

Comments: Best of years 1964-67. Lots of good memories. I have many still shots of crewmates in my mind but don't recall many names of the electronics gang. Maybe I could be remembered as that fella that built the electronic organ from "obsolete" spare parts, in the R4 shop and played it on the open deck in concert underway, on the 65 cruise to Kao Chung (sp?) Taiwan, Subic Bay Philapines. A low point, with a good ending, was when Master Chief "Cash" Register, informed me in his Mr Hyde mode (As in Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde), to report to the bridge for captain's mast,only to find out that it was an honorly mast for a number of the electronics gang and a handshake from Capt. Giovanni.

It would be great to hear from anyone in the old gang. Matt

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Please Contact

Comments: I have made several cruises aboard the USS Bryce Canyon AD 36. Came aboard as a Fireman and soon became a StoresKeeper with Supply ONE. Enjoyed my work aboard and my old frinds. Was in charge of all bottled gases on deck and worked in Electical, General, Electronic, Ordinance, GSK and Brick Hold Storerooms. Hey Guys! ... Send me an E~Mail. I'd like to hear from my friends again. Let's swap memories... Jim

Keywords: Hey! Atherton, Burch, Newman, Shearn and etc. ... Been looking for you.....

Looking for radarmen serving 11-51/ 03-55

Comments: Looking for Frank Huffstedder, Dick Wickland, Frank Yoder,Billy Williams and others(after all its been 50 years and my memory is on vacation)Also who remembers the mascot "Boots" who spent his time on the signal bridge, except for the time he got real excited at a movie and wound up falling from the signal bridge into the EX's lap.IT was a great 4 years

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W-2 Division

Comments: I served aboard the BC from Feb 66 to Jan 68. I was a GMG3. I worked in the Armory and on the gun mount. I have spent more than 30 years trying to find my old friends. GMG2 Dennis Zane, GMG3 Robert Roberts, MM3 Eddie Skeel, GMG3 Robert Donahue, GMG2 Smith. I have found Dennis Montgomery in WI, and John Banks in NC. No other two year period stands out in my memory more than the time aboard the BC. I am now retired from the Post Office after 32 years.

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LIFE ABOARD THE BC

Comments: VERY INTERESTING READING THESE NOTES. I ALSO WAS UNAWARE OF THE BC RECEIVING A BATTLE STAR FOR SERVICES IN KOREA. IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO GO ABOUT GETTING IT I WOULD APPRECIATE INFO ON THAT.I WAS ON THE BC FROM DEC. 1950 TO OCT 1952.WE SURE HAD A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS. MY E-MAIL IS USSBCAD36@CHARTER.NET. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A COMPUTER MY ADDRESS IS:

DON RADLOFF 200 E. 10TH ST MERRILL, WISCONSIN 54452

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Old Salt

Comments: I would like to hear from any of the guys in the print shop, especially George Pagenelly(spell?) I was on BC 10-21-52 10- -54 I still dislike E.V. Warren and wonder what ever happened to Kuhn.

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USS Bryce Canyon

Comments: The USS Bryce Canyon has a new web Page. It can be found at: http://freepages.military.rootsweb.com/~ussbrycecanyon/ and the ships email address is: brycecanyonad36@hotmail.com

There are photo's of the ship, a place to add your email address, and reunion information.

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R2 Division

Comments: trying to hook up with the old gang I understand there is a proposed reunion in November 2003 in New Orleans Jeff Gabriel, Tom Gagne, Dave Butcher contact me please

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Photo of USS Bryce Canyon

Comments: I have a nice picture of the USS Bryce Canyon AD36 for sale on EBay. I can't tell for sure where the pic was made, but it appears to be in a tropical locale. Those serving aboard the vessel are also in the pic lining the boat from stem to stern. If you are interested, email me for additional details or go to ebay.com and search for the item -- just type in USS Bryce Canyon or search for me -- under search choose search for seller and then type in kylecat@bellsouth.net. I would like to see this photo end up in the hands of someone who will treasure it the way it was meant to be.

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67-70 S Div

Comments: I served on the Bryce Canyon from March 1967 thru Oct 1970 and was assigned to s-division (ship's service-Barber, Capt. Ward was Commanding Officer upon my discharge. I re-enlisted and retired an Mac from Adak, Ak. I would like to hear from any of my fellow shipmates that might remember me, I enjoyed my tour aboard. Mac/Ret

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Bryce Canyon (AD-36)

Comments: Any one who served on the USS Bryce Canyon in the 50's and who may have know my dad Lowell T. Moore. He went by the name of "Buddy". I think he worked in the broiler room, making fresh water. If you have any stories or photos pleased let me know. Thanks In Advance.

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USS TIDEWATER AD31

Comments: ATTACHED IS A PHOTO OF THE BRYCE CANYON. I WAS ABOARD YOUR SISTER SHIP TIDEWATER AD-31. YOU MIGHT ENJOY THIS PHOTO I RAN ACROSS DOING RESEARCH FOR THE TIDEWATER WEBSITE. ENJOY

BEST REGARDS ROBERT HALL

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