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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.
SID FARHA wrote on November 20, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords: Lt.JG Sidney Farha Supply Officer DD730

Entry: 67287 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	RICHARD DESSELMAN? USS COLLETT
RICHARD LAWLESS wrote on September 22, 2008 CITY AND STATE: COLUMBIA MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 66169 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER LEE O. GILBREATH
TERRI MILLER wrote on June 22, 2008 CITY AND STATE: PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 65263 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	LOOKING FOR SHIP MATES COLLETT DD730
TEDDY POLK wrote on April 15, 2008 CITY AND STATE: ALBUQUERQUE NM UNIT: USS COLLETT DD 730 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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.

Entry: 63280 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	PLEASE MAKE CONTACT
MONICA JOANNE BROWN wrote on December 3, 2007 CITY AND STATE: GYMPIE UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 63211 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	LOOKING FOR
MONICA JOANNE BROWN wrote on November 28, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 63044 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	OLD SHIPMATES
ARLOS PROCTOR wrote on November 16, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BRODHEAD KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would like to find anyone who served on The U.S.S. Collett in the years of 1952 to 1956. Keywords:

Entry: 62608 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	I WAS A SNIPE ABOARD THE COLLETTE IN 1958 FOR BOMB TESTS
MARVIN SCOTT wrote on October 15, 2007 CITY AND STATE: MESA AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: OPERATION HARDTACK #!

Entry: 62239 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER'S RESCUE
WILLIAM WEBB wrote on September 10, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: H-S BATTALION, MCRD SAN DIEGO, CA. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN 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

Entry: 60786 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	LOOKING FOR ANYBODY THAT KNEW JOE SLAYTER
RENEE SLAYTER wrote on April 24, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BONHAM TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: need to find any one that knew Joe Slayter anD about the Birth of his son Joe Slayter JR in Japan Keywords:

Entry: 58643 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	DESDIV 91
MURVIN DARNELL SR. wrote on August 26, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MARQUETTE HTS IL UNIT: HONORABLE DISCHARGE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: desdiv 91 uss collette dd730. setting ducks inchon

Entry: 54123 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	STORES-USS COLLETT 1967-1970
MARK GRANN wrote on November 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CONWAY SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 52098 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	ANYONE REMEMBERING JOHN WARD (COOK)
JOHN WARD wrote on July 18, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ENCINITAS CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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:

Entry: 46269 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	WOUNDED ON THE USS COLLETTE
LYNN COLEMAN wrote on October 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 41462 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	ANYONE REMEMBERING JOE SPARANO...
RUTH SPARANO wrote on March 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PHOENIXVILLE PA UNIT: NAVAL ARMED GUARD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 41423 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	ANYONE THAT KNEW WILLIAM JACKSON GOFF (FN)
WILLA HAYCOX wrote on March 1, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MCMINNVILLE TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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:

Entry: 37699 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	INFORMATION ON A FALLEN SOLDIER
EDWARD CORREIA wrote on October 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 36185 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	THE SITTING DUCK SQUADRON 2004 REUNION
RICHARD A. (RICH) BOWMAN wrote on August 10, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ROY UT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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)

Entry: 34174 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	LOOKING FOR A OLD FRIEND OF MY FATHER IN LAW
ALLISON BLAND wrote on May 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LAKE CHARLES LA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: last known residence was compton calf. anyone have any information please call. Keywords: looking for royce berlison or burlison

Entry: 32274 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	LOOKING FOR THE WHEREABOUTS OF....
S. THOMSON wrote on February 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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)

Entry: 30045 USS COLLETT (DD-730)
MURVIN L. DARNELL wrote on November 30, 2002 CITY AND STATE: MARQUETTE HEIGHTS IL UNIT: BM3--1ST DIV.(NICK NAME-ROUND TURN) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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:

Entry: 29633 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	COLLETT AFTER ARGENTINA SALE
ROBERT D. (BOB) TONEY wrote on November 16, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SALEM OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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 and a submarine in 1984. Keywords: Argentina , Piedra Buena D-29 ,Falkland War ,

Entry: 26721 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	GREAT COLLETT HISTORYT
EARL LANNING wrote on July 4, 2002 CITY AND STATE: WAYNESVILLE N UNIT: U.S,S. ROCHESTER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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 Keywords:

Entry: 24384 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	E-MAIL CHANGE
EARL HOLT wrote on March 30, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LOUDON TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Still looking for George and Frank Carter serving on DD730 during Korean Conflict Keywords: Tim

Entry: 21388 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	ANYONE THAT SERVED WITH MY FATHER
ROSS GOFF wrote on December 11, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ANTIOCH TN UNIT: DD 730 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is Ross Goff. I am looking for anyone that knew and or served with my father during the Korean War on the USS Collet, DD 730. My father died a few years ago and I found several papers with reference to the USS Collet. If you have any information about him, please write me at Ross.goff@dana.com Thanks, Ross Keywords: USS Collet, DD 730

Entry: 20138 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	FIGHTING DUCK PATCH
SUSAN ADELSPERGER wrote on October 25, 2001 CITY AND STATE: EUREKA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I have lost the Fighting Duck Patch that Mr. Delroy Jarose had given me to show a group of school children. I was wondering if you knew of where to get one to replace the one that I had lost. This patch means the world to this man and I feel so ashamed that I have lost it. If anyone can please help me, please let me know. Keywords: fighting Duck Patch

Entry: 18955 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	LT. ABBOT
EARL LANNING wrote on August 25, 2001 CITY AND STATE: WAYNESVILLE N UNIT: U.S.S.ROCHESTER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Im doing research on the resque of Lt. Abbot by the Rochester helicopter crew. The Pilot dropped the Lt. off on the Collett after getting him out of the water. Your Pharmicist mate saved his life. Does any one know this mans name?I would like to give this ma credit for what he did as well as the Collett. Earl F. Lanning me3 U.S.S. Rochester 1950-53 Keywords:

Entry: 15608 USS COLLETT (DD-730)
JOEL (PANCHO) GONZALEZ wrote on March 25, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 14738 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	USS COLLETT 1952-1955
CURTIS HINSHAW wrote on February 1, 2001 CITY AND STATE: FOLEY MO UNIT: ELECTRONIC TECHNICION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: ELECTRONIC TECHNICION Keywords:

Entry: 12420 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	CURTIS HINSHAW
CURTIS HINSHAW wrote on October 18, 2000 CITY AND STATE: FOLEY MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 11428 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	E-MAIL CHANGE
EARL HOLT wrote on September 2, 2000 CITY AND STATE: LOUDON TN UNIT: USS DD730 COLLETT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for Shipmates Keywords: Nickname "Tim" Served on USS DD730 Collett and USS O'Brien 1951-1955

Entry: 8627 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES--1948 TO 1951
ROBERT D. (BOB) TONEY wrote on May 12, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SALEM OR UNIT: USS COLLETT DD-730 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would particularly like to contact any members of Communication Division, i.e.,ET's, Radarmen, Radiomen, etc. and any other crewmen on board 1948 to 1950 Have been trying to locate Dan Sterling and a SONARMAN Kile (Kile lived in Grants Pass, OR). Would like to hear from all other crew members of the same era. Keywords: Friends: Dan Sterling; Harold Northcutt; Harry(?)Paris(sp?);Earl Credland; Charles Knott; Boynton; Beldon; Lathrop; Sonarman Kile;

Entry: 7152 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	KOREAN WAR 1950/1953
HOWARD LEAZER wrote on February 24, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 6396 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	USS COLLETT DD730 - AUG '50 TO FEB '52
EDWARD MILLER wrote on January 23, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SUN CITY CENTER FL UNIT: USS COLLETT DD730 - AUG '50 TO FEB '52 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS COLLETT DD730 - AUG '50 TO FEB '52 Keywords:

Entry: 5147 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	CREW MEMBER
EARL HOLT wrote on November 20, 1999 CITY AND STATE: LOUDON TN UNIT: USS COLLETT DD-730 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Years served - 1951-1955 Keywords: Earl Holt (nickname - Tim) USS Collett DD-730 USS O'Brien DD-725

Entry: 3740 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	FINDING INFO WILMER ABSHIRE
WILMER (BILL) ABSHIRE wrote on October 27, 1999 CITY AND STATE: SULPHUR LA UNIT: USS COLLETT DD730 US NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: What happened to the ship the Collett after it was sold to Argentina? How about our sister ships the Swenson DD729, Mansfield DD728 and the De Haven DD 727?? Please e-mail me and let me know please. Keywords: Served on the Collett from Oct 1951 to Nov 1954. Grade was a Quartermaster 3rd Class.

Entry: 3688 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	FINDING BUDDIES
PAM POTTER wrote on September 26, 1999 CITY AND STATE: SAPULPA OK UNIT: USS COLLECTT DD-730 . AND PRINCETON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY Comments: shipmates of USS COLLETT DD-730 and Princeton 1950-1953. MY DAD LEONARD GARY CRISWELL is looking for his buddies. email me thank you. Keywords: Web page USS COLLETTE [KOREAN WAR] hi, here a page I fixed up for my dad, and his pictures. Pam Potter

Entry: 892 USS COLLETT (DD-730)	SHIPMATES 1951-54
EARL HOLT wrote on November 20, 1998 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: 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 Keywords:

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