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Current Message 1 - November 20, 2009
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Entry: 72442
USS Collett (DD-730)

I SERVED ON THE USS COLLETT IN 1956-1958. LOOKING FOR OFFICERS THAT SERVED IN THOSE YEARS.

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Sid Farha wrote on 2009-11-20 17:49:02.0

Comments:

Keywords: Lt.JG Sidney Farha Supply Officer DD730

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Current Message 2 - September 22, 2008
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Entry: 67287
USS Collett (DD-730)

RICHARD DESSELMAN? USS COLLETT

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Richard Lawless wrote on 2008-09-22 12:45:02.0

Comments: Hello, my wife's uncle served aboard the USS Collette during the Korean War. Last night he told me an amazing story about being shelled by the N Koreans and how he and his fellow sailors narrowly escaped. Mr. Desselman is in the first stages of Alztheimers and doesn't remember all of the details. I'm wondering if there is a place/resource, where I might research specific battles. It's my belief that he just wants to revist his tour of duty and I would like to help him in any way I can. Bless you, Richard Lawless Columbia MO

Keywords: USS Collette Richard Desselman Quartermaster

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Current Message 3 - June 22, 2008
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Entry: 66169
USS Collett (DD-730)

looking for info on my father Lee O. Gilbreath

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Terri Miller wrote on 2008-06-22 17:33:57.0

Comments: My father die in 1959 I'm don't know why and I don't care why. I just wanted to talk to someone who knew him so I can know him.

Keywords: daughter

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Current Message 4 - April 15, 2008
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Entry: 65263
USS Collett (DD-730)

looking for ship mates Collett DD730

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Teddy Polk wrote on 2008-04-15 09:16:41.0

Comments: I'm looking for one of my old ship mates by the name of "Micheal P. Helms" who served abourd the USS Collett, 1954-1956. Last i heard he may have lived in Dallas ft.Worth area. I'd like chat with this ole boy, He'd be about 74-75 years old by now. Thank You all very much. Teddy Jack Polk.

Keywords: I can't remember if I had any nicknames or not. I'm sure i might have had some nick names i didn't know about lol. abourd the uss collett dd730 1954-1956.

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Current Message 5 - December 3, 2007
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Entry: 63280
USS Collett (DD-730)

Please make contact

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Monica Joanne Brown wrote on 2007-12-03 17:40:58.0

Comments: Looking for former 1968 USS COLLETTE crew member - Quarter Master Landis, of Kansas , or any former shipmates of the USS Collette. Any information will help. email or phone please.

Keywords: QUARTER MASTER LANDIS, of Kansas

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Current Message 6 - November 28, 2007
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Entry: 63211
USS Collett (DD-730)

LOOKING FOR

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Monica Joanne Brown wrote on 2007-11-28 15:39:53.0

Comments: Looking for any information on former 1968 "USS COLLETTE" crew member -

Mr 'JACK or JOHN BEAUMAN or BAUMA'.(or similar)

The "COLLETTE" was docked at the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in 1968. Any info/stories/memories from former shipmates deeply appreciated. Any info on where to find a copy of ships crew manifest for that year/crew group photo/links on where to search etc..would help - PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN

Keywords: "MR JACK BEAUMAN" (or similar)1968

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Current Message 7 - November 16, 2007
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Entry: 63044
USS Collett (DD-730)

Old shipmates

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Arlos Proctor wrote on 2007-11-16 08:40:45.0

Comments: Would like to find anyone who served on The U.S.S. Collett in the years of 1952 to 1956.

Keywords:

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Current Message 8 - October 15, 2007
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Entry: 62608
USS Collett (DD-730)

I Was a snipe aboard the Collette in 1958 for bomb tests

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Marvin Scott wrote on 2007-10-15 17:55:16.0

Comments:

Keywords: OPERATION HARDTACK #!

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Current Message 9 - September 10, 2007
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Entry: 62239
USS Collett (DD-730)

Information about my father's rescue

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William Webb wrote on 2007-09-10 14:58:11.0

Comments: My father, William C. Webb, was a Marine pilot on the carrier USS Bennington, CV20, in action off Iwo Jima, when he crashed on takeoff on February 22, 1945. According to his WWII aviator's log, he was picked up by the USS Collet, DD730. As he told it, a Navy seaman had to jump into the water to assist in his rescue. He always said he owed his life to this man. He never knew his name and I would like to find him if possible. My dad died in January, 2007 and I know he would want me to thank his rescuer on his behalf. As I was not born at that time, I suppose I owe my life to him as well. Any information will be appreciated. Rev. Bill Webb, former active duty Marine officer

Keywords: USS Collet, DD730

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Current Message 10 - April 24, 2007
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Entry: 60786
USS Collett (DD-730)

Looking for anybody that knew Joe Slayter

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Renee Slayter wrote on 2007-04-24 14:03:04.0

Comments: need to find any one that knew Joe Slayter anD about the Birth of his son Joe Slayter JR in Japan

Keywords:

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Current Message 11 - August 26, 2006
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Entry: 58643
USS Collett (DD-730)

DesDiv 91

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murvin darnell wrote on 2006-08-26 19:46:57.0

Comments:

Keywords: desdiv 91 uss collette dd730. setting ducks inchon

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Current Message 12 - November 15, 2005
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Entry: 54123
USS Collett (DD-730)

STORES-USS COLLETT 1967-1970

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MARK GRANN wrote on 2005-11-15 18:38:39.0

Comments: JUST LOOKING FOR SOME OLD BUDDIES THAT SERVED ABOARD THE COLLETT FROM 1967-1970.I WAS IN THE STORES DEPT. SOME FRIENDS I REMEMBER ARE TOM PALMA, STEVE KIERSCH, ROBERT L. GENDRY(SUPPLY OFFICER)ROBERT GAINES(CHIEF STOREKEEPER)LT.PARISH,FRANK FLEGEL, JD.POWERS,CHIEF JIMENEZ, AND ANY OTHER'S WHO REMEMBER ME. PLEASE EMAIL ME.THANKS--MARK S.GRANN

Keywords: STORES, GRANNY

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Current Message 13 - July 18, 2005
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Entry: 52098
USS Collett (DD-730)

Anyone remembering John Ward (Cook)

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John Ward wrote on 2005-07-18 00:00:00.0

Comments: My dad was a cook onboard the USS Collett According to his navy records, was with the Sitting Ducks convoy from Sept. 13-18 1950

Keywords:

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Current Message 14 - October 12, 2004
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Entry: 46269
USS Collett (DD-730)

Wounded on the USS Collette

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Lynn Coleman wrote on 2004-10-12 18:28:24.0

Comments: My dad, Gordon Coleman was a Fire Control Technician and in the plotting room of the USS Collette when it took fire from a Korean shore battery. He was hit by a projectile that nearly took off his leg below the knee. He still has the projectile and uses it for a doorstop today. Although he doesn't have Internet access, he was very interested in hearing the names of shipmates he served with during the "Sitting Duck" operation. I would like to forward any comments to him from anyone who was aboard the Collette during that period.

Keywords: USS Collette, DD73, Sitting Duck Squadron, Korean War, Inchon

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Current Message 15 - March 3, 2004
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Entry: 41462
USS Collett (DD-730)

Anyone Remembering Joe Sparano...

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Ruth Sparano wrote on 2004-03-03 13:06:54.0

Comments: Looking for any shipmates aboard USS Charles Wickliffe, USS Collette, 1944-1946, or Naval Armed Guard buddies from WWII.

Keywords: Served on USS Charles A Wickliffe, USS Collette 1944-1946

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Current Message 16 - March 1, 2004
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Entry: 41423
USS Collett (DD-730)

Anyone that knew William Jackson Goff (FN)

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Willa Haycox wrote on 2004-03-01 18:43:23.0

Comments: I would like to find anyone that may have knew my father when he served aboard the USS Collett 730 during the Korean Conflict. He was in the Navy for a total of 8 years and most of that time was served upon the USS Collett as best as I can find out. If anyone has any recollection of him please email me. Thanks.

Keywords:

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Current Message 17 - October 21, 2003
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Entry: 37699
USS Collett (DD-730)

Information on a Fallen Soldier

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Edward Correia wrote on 2003-10-21 11:22:48.0

Comments: I would like to establish conatct with any sailors who served aboard the Collett with an Arthur R. Correia. Arthur Correia is my father and he passed away some years ago. I would like to hear stories and share anecdotes with any sailors that served with him. I believe he had the nickname "Snotty Arty" or "Bullhead", while on board the Collett. I also believe he held the title of boatswain mate.

Keywords: USS Collett

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Current Message 18 - August 10, 2003
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Entry: 36185
USS Collett (DD-730)

The Sitting Duck Squadron 2004 Reunion

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RICHARD A. (RICH) Bowman wrote on 2003-08-10 14:13:07.0

Comments: We are trying to locate and contact former members of the Korean War who served aboard the following destroyers: USS DeHaven (DD-727), USS Mansfield (DD-728), USS Collett (DD-730), USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD-729), USS Henderson (DD-785) and USS Gurke (DD-783). The destroyers comprised Destroyer Squadron 9 (DESRON9) and became known as The Sitting Duck Squadron, for their pre-invasion assault on Wolmi-Do Island at Inchon, Korea on September 13, 1950. These six ships received the Navy Unit Commendation for their bravery and heroism on this historic day.

We like to locate veterans of DESRON9 to determine potential interest for organizing a Sitting Duck Squadron Reunion, to be held in 2004 at a yet to be determined location in the United States.

Interested veterans may write, call, or E-mail either:

William H. Barnes III 2 Williams Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401-2215 Telephone: (410) 263-2006

Richard A. Bowman 5007 S. 1800 W. Roy, UT 84067-2988 Telephone: (801) 774-9098 E-Mail: rbowman866@aol.com

Keywords: USS DeHaven (DD-727), USS Mansfield (DD-728), USS Collett (DD-730), USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD-729), USS Henderson (DD-785) and USS Gurke (DD-783)

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Current Message 19 - May 14, 2003
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Entry: 34174
USS Collett (DD-730)

looking for a old friend of my father in law

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allison bland wrote on 2003-05-14 18:30:25.0

Comments: last known residence was compton calf. anyone have any information please call.

Keywords: looking for royce berlison or burlison

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Current Message 20 - February 21, 2003
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Entry: 32274
USS Collett (DD-730)

Looking for the whereabouts of....

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S. Thomson wrote on 2003-02-21 23:17:44.0

Comments: Wanting to find any information on Jack / John Bauman... Alive? Deceased? Current address and or phone number? Time is short and searching is longer. Anybody with information PLEASE reply. If no information can you direct me to the right looking place. thank you.

Keywords: Jack or John Bauman, USS Collett DD-730,(Docked in Brisbane Australia in 1968)

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Current Message 21 - November 30, 2002
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Entry: 30045
USS Collett (DD-730)

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murvin L. darnell wrote on 2002-11-30 15:11:15.0

Comments: went aboard -1948 to 1953-mare is.i remember coss gm 1st.,lewis bm2nd,chief bm.horning,mayes sn,capt.close,exec smiley(he was a dog)exec.oneil-good people.cable bm2-2nd div.smith,fats boLLINGHAM,SO MANY MORE.I LEFT THE COLLETTE IN PEARL IN 1953,WENT ON SHORE DUTY AT TREASURE IS. SAN FRANCISCO FOR 2 YRS.DISCHARGED 1956.

Keywords:

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Current Message 22 - November 16, 2002
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Entry: 29633
USS Collett (DD-730)

Collett after Argentina sale

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ROBERT D. (BOB) TONEY wrote on 2002-11-16 14:50:50.0

Comments: USS Collett decommissioned 12/18/1970. Sold to Argentina 6/4/1974. Renamed Piedra Buena D-29 on 1/15/1973. Was used in Falkland War. Decommissioned by Argentina in 1984. Sunk by Argentina for target practice by surface ships & a submarine in 1984.

Keywords: Argentina , Piedra Buena D-29 ,Falkland War ,

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Current Message 23 - July 4, 2002
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Entry: 26721
USS Collett (DD-730)

Great Collett Historyt

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Earl Lanning wrote on 2002-07-04 09:16:52.0

Comments: If you Collett veterens of the Korean war want to read something great about your ship, pull up www.ussrocheter.org then click on rochester memories, then click on "not heros just good sailors" I need to know the name of the pharmisist mate that saved Lt. Abbots life.on the collett. They called him "digger odell. now get off your ass and pull up that web sight Earl Lanning

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Current Message 24 - March 30, 2002
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Entry: 24384
USS Collett (DD-730)

E-mail change

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Earl Holt wrote on 2002-03-30 02:20:52.0

Comments: Still looking for George and Frank Carter serving on DD730 during Korean Conflict

Keywords: Tim

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On Thu, 9 Oct 1997 
18 Oct 1999 - ed note: email for Earl is in need of update, help needed.

Earl Holt Email address wrote:


I am interested in the men who served on the USS Collett DD-730. 
Where can I get addresses for shipmates during the years 19541-1954

Earl Holt MM2/c

Buddies Address

On Sat, 1 Aug 1998 
LORE24555@aol.com wrote:

How can I find the last address of some buddies serving on the 
USS DD730 during the years 1952-1955

Finding Pals

On Sun, 26 Sep 1999 
Pam Potter  Email address wrote:

the email adress for Earl Holt is no longer good. my dad Leonard Gary
Criswell was on that ship and would loved to find his buddies. 

my email is 
BPo5622338@aol.com.
he was looking for a Buford Stephens,do you know anything on him. 
all daddy could remember was Piedmont,Ala. 

Pam Criswell Potter