Ronald E Rittberg

Comments: My uncle, Ron Rittberg, served on the Comstock, during the Korean War. Would like to hear from shipmates he served with..

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USS Comstock LSD-19 Viet Nam era

Comments: I was on the Comstock from 62 to 68. we participated in initial landings at Danang and Hue. Operation Game Warden Mekong Delta and delivering a huge dredge to the DMZ. We also returned a Chinese Fishing Junk to Hong Kong after it washed ashore in a typhon. Great memories in those 6 years. The Comstock rocked.

Keywords: DaNangm, Hue, Boat Haven Mekong Delta, Chinese Fishing Junk Retrival

USS COMSTOCK (LSD-19)

Comments: AROUND JUNE,1953,THE FLEET DISEASE CONTROL UNIT CAME ABOARD. THE SHIP HAD TAKEN FRESH PROVISIONS CONTAMINATED WITH BACTERIA ABOARD. THE SHIP HAD 80 CASES OF DIARRHEAL DISEASE.----------

Keywords: 80 MEN ON THE RUN----CONTAMINATED FOOD-----

James Robert Turner (Bob)

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Keywords: Would like to know anyone who served with my brother on the USS Comstock. If anywone remembers him. He worked in the broiler room and I think he cooked for the Captain.

LOOKING FOR info on Comstock 1952 group

Comments: My great uncle, Samuel E Valerio was on the USS Comstock in 1952-1956. Anyone with info on squad numbers or any info at all please email me. Thank You. It is for a very important project

Keywords: hill numbers

N. Korea to Yokuska

Comments: The trip took two weeks. The Admiral told me to read the Captain's Log book while I was on board, but did not tell me why. Upon completion of this assignment I returned to the AGC 7 and the Admiral told me that Cdr. Mathews was the skipper of a Mine Sweeper in WWII and was the subject of the Book, Caine Mutany. He was sent back to the States for several "similar" instances while in Sasebo and the Bay of Pusan.

Keywords: Assigned by Adm. F.X.MacInerny, SOPA, to bring Comstock back to Yokuska October 1952 when Cmdr F.R.Mathews (skipper) was relieved of duty and ordered back to the States.

aboard the comstock in1953 to1955

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shipmates 1956-1959

Comments: looking for any shipmates 1956-1959

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Operation Sandstone

Comments: My Father Ken Friedlander (BM-3) served on the USS Comstock during "Operation Sandstone" Eniwetok, Marshall Islands Spring of 1946. The Comstock served as a "Flag ship" for a while. Anyway my Father will be celebrating his 81st Birthday on February 18th. Sure hope they're other "Shipmates" around to wish him Happy birthday!!! Too others Thanks for your sacrifices and keeping me free. Sincerely, Karen Friedlander

Keywords: USS Comstock LSD-19

uss comstock l.s.d. 19

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LSD-19

Comments: My father was onboard the Comstock around 1957. His name is Ken Smethers. I'm trying to find any crewmates that might remember him.

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COMPHIBGRU III

Comments: Cmdr. Mathews was reieved from duty following some incidences in the Bay of Pusan which were reported to SOPA (Adm F.X. McInerny). I was a qualified O.D and assigned tempory duty to bring the LSD back to Yokuska.

Keywords: Relieving Cdr. Fredrick R Mathews October 1952, off Koji, Korea

Relief of Command, October 1952

Comments: October 1952, as a member of Task Force 90 Staff and a qualified O.D., I was ordered by the Admiral to "proceed to the whatever port in which the Comstock was located" and bring the ship back to Yokosuka, Japan. Prior to leaving for this assignment, the Admiral told me to be sure and take the time to read the ship's log, particularly regarding an earlier incident in "south Korea". The trip back took two weeks. When I returned to the Mt. McKinley, the Admiral told me that the relieved skipper was Cdr. Frederick R. Mathews, Annapolis, Class of 1935 - the one that inspired the book - THE CAINE MUTINY, by Herman Wouk,

Keywords: Mt. McKinley, AGC 7, Adm. Francis X. McInerney, USN

Kojo to Yokuska October 1952

Comments: Any one on board in October, 1952 remember a young line officer reporting onboard the Comstock with orders from Adm F.X. McInerny(COMFIBGRUIII) to bring the ship back to Yokosuka? If you were onboard then send me an e-mail. The young one was me.

Keywords: Commander Frederick R.Mathews,Annapolis Class 1935 and the Pusan Harbor incident looking for life jackets thrown overboard?

Comments: Hi shipmates,been off for a while,but back on.I was on USS COMSTOCK LSD 19 from 1954 to 1958,then went to amphibous base at Coronado Calif.,then got discharged AUG 17,1959.was a comissaryman 2 class,If any of you shipmates read this,let me hear from you.Shipmate Chuck Mull.

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My Service dates/12/1950-To-2/1953

Comments: My Ship mates can reach me .I recall Captain Goette,"Sea Going Sam",Then the Ex Submarine Skipper.Commadore in Command of "Com Mine Run # 3.Stayed on one of Our Cruisers,Untill we would go pick him up for conference with his men on the Comstock 2/2/1951,I will never forget the USS Partridge AMS 31 sank While on a Sweeping Formation,by explosion of magnetic mine.As I recall ther was 33 on board. Our LCM's & LCVP's were in the water at the time of this great loss.We picked up 23 of which 17 survived.The Dead we placed in our Reefer and delivered them to our Naval Base in Pusan,South Korea. I spent many lonley days and nights while on board.However I take Pride in the time spent,with such Fine Men on USS Comstock LSD "19".

Keywords: Edward L. Robinson,would like to hear from anyone who served on the USS Comstock LSD "19". Service dates,12/1950 Through 2/1953.I was Honored to be in the First division & later in the "R" Division aboard this Great Ship.

lsd 19...1953-1957

Comments: looking for classmates...bobby furrh'fuzz'...raymond morales..boilermen...or whom ever.....morales was from st. fe. new mexico...fuzz was a texan....

Keywords: korea,inchon.wason,puson..vietnam..passage to freedom,sasebo..yoko..saigon...mekong..hanoi.dien bien phu..operation wigwam.san diego,long beach mare island...etc...lookon

just remembering

Comments: just wanted to say hi,and to add my name to the comstock member roster. i was aboard from 1952 to 1954,did boat launching for the boys in mine squadron 3 . my wife and i live aboard or harden ketch here in long beach. i will always have a soft spot in my heart for that great ship, best regards to all my shipmates, whereever you are.

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Any shipmates

Comments: My dad Woody Covington was aboard ship toward the end of the Korean war. Not sure what years but did go to Japan, Hawaii. He was a ship corpman(doctors assistance. I know he would love to hear from anyone there and talk about old times. Just contact me and I will pass it on. Thanks Phil Covington

p.s. If anyone out there has info on how to get a cap or shirt with the ships name and logo on it I would love to know that too.

Keywords: Corpman(Doctors assistance) Sasebo Japan, Korean War

Roger Fryling

Comments: Was wondering if anyone remembered working along side my grandfather Roger Fryling from Buffalo, NY aboard the Comstock LSD-19 during or around the years of the Korean War. Thank you for your service!!

Keywords: USS Comstock, Roger Fryling

SHIPS SMALL BOAT NAMES

Comments: HI EVERYONE, I AM LOOKING FOR COXSWAINS OR PERSONS THAT REMEMBERS THE NAME FOR THE SMALL BOAT FROM USS COMSTOCK LSD19, WE HAVE RECIVED A NEW BOAT AND ARE LOOKING TO NAMED IT, OUR CURRENTLY NAME IS PROSPETOR 11 BUT IF WE CAN FOUND A BETTER NAME SPECIALLY WITH SOME HISTORY ON COMSTOCK THAT WILL; BE NICE PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE SOME INFO THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

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old shipmates of Jim Granger?

Comments: Interested if there are any old Comstock shipmates of my father - Jim Granger, served in Korean conflict, 1951-53. We've recently been talking about those years, I'm interested in hearing from others willing to share experiences. I'd like to send a "THANK YOU" to all of you - the one thing my father says he still waits for.

Keywords: 1953, Comstock, Granger, Jim Granger, Korea

USS Comstock-LSD 19

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USS Comstock LSD-19

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operation wigwam 1955

Comments: just an update...will not be able to travel to reunions so would appreciate any letters or phone calls from those who served 1954-1956, especially from op. wigwam. was able to connect with fellow sailor hatch. was great to go over our experiences. feel free to email this web address but will welcome calls and letters. thanks, duwayne

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Looking MN from Yokosuka Japan

Comments: Where you at Bill williams from Welkes-Barra Penn.

Keywords: Looking for Minemen that served at Yokosuka Japan during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954.

YOKOSUKA JAPAN 1950 TO 1954

Comments: Any MN Sailor that was at Yokosuka Japan during the Korean war before the war broke in 1950 to 1954 and would know if any body knows where Bill Williams from Welkes-Barra Penn. is.

Keywords: Charles Till wrote on July 13,2004

Korean Shipmates

Comments: Would enjoy contacting any shipmates from 52-54 or any other time frame.

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#2 Fireroom, 1947-1950

Comments: Was a Watertender 3rd. Would like to contact anyone from #2 fire room, 1947-1950

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requesting info

Comments: I was interested in knowing if anyone remembers my grandfather Roger Fryling, He is from buffalo NY and was interested in info on any of his shipmates! Thank You ALL for your service!! please e-mail me fryguyokc@yahoo.com

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COMSTOCK MARAU B Division

Comments: Recently made contact with Vilas MachMueller He has refreshed my memory as to many personel and activities.

Does any one remember the deployment of entire complement of Africian American Army troops?

I beleive it was at Inchon the first invasion!. The working party for supplies that we had to take an equal amount of bad fruit and veggies to get the good stuff and that we discarded before we returned to the ship.

Leaving Yokohoma with out written orders? Getting them by light signal, was it Captain Winters a Submarineer Mind is wandering.

Would like to hear from any one.

WLK

Keywords: First boarded July 1950 as a Third class Boilerman Embarked and Discharged First class boilerman on Feb 1952

USS Comstock LSD-19

Comments: I came aboard the Comstock right out of ETA school & took over as leading ET

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Comstock and Fort Marion

Comments: Any comments are welcome. I also served aboard the USS Symbol AM 123

Ed Gard.

Keywords: Lt. Edwards EOD officer. Chief Moore..EOD Wells, Frey, Gard..Mineman crew for EOD.

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USS COMSTOCK LSD19

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Capt. Goyette and our Good Sam Supermarket

Comments: My name is Richard ("Dick") Krol, MR 3, "A" division, Mine Squadron 3 aboard USS Comstock, LSD-19 during the Korean conflict.

I certainly remember Capt. Goyette and our Good Sam Supermarket. Capt. Goyettte's volunteering us for an extra tour denied us our R&R in Sasebo, Japan. I also remember transporting the English commandos on a raid... where? South of Wonson?

But most of all, I remember the great guys I served with, in particular: "A" Division: J.F. Hansen, MR2 J.Stotts, END3 L.C. Aten, END 3 W.H. Misch, MR 3

"B" Division: C.Fisher, BT3 V.E. MacMuller, FN W.L. Kennedy

"E" Division R.D. Stafford, IC3 J.R. Sutton, ET3 E.H. Kelley, EM2 R.H. Thomson, ETSN

"M" Division W.L. Jones, MM3 V.L. Jackson, MM3 L.W. Wilson, FN P.G. Kronich, MMLFN S.J. Szymanski, FN E.C. Johnson, MMFN

Would love to hear from any of you guys or others whom I missed. Please write: dk8587@juno.com I live in Baldwin, Long Island, N.Y. Would love to attend the reunion!

Keywords: Capt. Goyette Good Sam Supermarket Mine Squadron 3 USS Comstock LSD-19 Korea Wonson Sasebo Japan J.F. Hansen, MR2 J.Stotts, END3 L.C. Aten, END 3 W.H. Misch, MR 3 C.Fisher, BT3 V.E. MacMuller, FN W.L. Kennedy R.D. Stafford, IC3 J.R. Sutton, ET3 E.H. Kelley, EM2 R.H. Thomson, ETSN W.L. Jones, MM3 V.L. Jackson, MM3 L.W. Wilson, FN P.G. Kronich, MMLFN S.J. Szymanski, FN E.C. Johnson, MMFN

9/50/9/52 MINE SQUADRON 3

Comments: I have really enjoyed visiting this site

Keywords: I served in Korea from Inchon, September 15, 1950 until the fall of 1952. Would like to hear from any old shipmates.

MINE SQUADRON 3

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USS Comstock LSD-19

Comments: Would like to hear from other shipmates and or the AMS Partridge servivors who were rescued at sea by the USS Comstock on FEB 1, 1951. aLSO AM INTERESTED IN A REUNION OF THE USS COMSTOCK WHENEVER THERE WOULD BE ONE. PLEASE CONTACT.

Keywords: ATT. Byron Veek,Stanley Szymanski,Rumsfield,Kennedy. USS.Partridge 31 servivors,Inchon, Wonsan, Chinnampo, Mine-sweeping operations. Boilertender 2nd class

Dec.1950-----June 1953 Duty

Comments: Would be interested in any new information regarding 2004 USS Comstock LSD 19 meeting

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Comments: 1950 t0 1951 aboard the comstock lsd 19 korean war that has finally been declared a war. We are the forgotten ones. left the comstosk in long beach july 1951 for the uss bagger dd657 for the east coat.

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MINE SQUADRON 3

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COMSTOCK REUNION PLANNED BY THE REUNION TEAM FOR 2004. I WILL PASS ALONG WHAT I KNOW ABOUT IT

Comments: The You Call We Haul motto was replaced by many of us in Korea to Good Sam's Supermarket..delivery of Ice Cream...could have had a paper route in Wonson Harbor. Would like to hear from old shipmates

Keywords: Good Sam's Supemarket

served 1950-1954

Comments: My father served on the Comstock from 1950-1954 during Korean War and he did some mind sweeping operations under captain Goyette. If anyone remebers him please contact me at my email mtzahn@bellsouth.net. He does not have a computer but is interested in connecting with other servicemen.

Mary

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Australia visit

Comments: The two crew members that i am trying to get a hold of are:

Timothy Adams (Tim) Lee Mullenax

if anyone has information on their whereabouts please drop me a line at my email address. i would really like to hear from anyone that has information.

Keywords: Hi.. i am trying to contact two crew members situated on the USS Comstock that docked in Perth, Australia 28th January 2002.

uss comstock

Comments: Dear Shipmates WE ARE trying to put together a reunion next year we are trying to contact as many shipmates that were aboard the comstcok from 67-69 please respond if you were aboard during this time frame.

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USS COMSTOCK LSD 19

Comments: My father was aboard the USS Comstock LSD 19 from 1947-1952...Roland David Stafford nickname Pete Would love to get him in touch with some of his old shipmates

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any reunions USS Comstock LSD19

Comments: served on board from approximately 53 thru 54, thru operation Wigwam. Was in the Post Office.

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Shipmate 56-89

Comments: I was on the Comstock March 56-April 59.Iwas In the 1st Div for about a year and in E the last 2 years.Please send me a note if you were on the Comstock at that time.I am looking for Johnny Rowe,Bill Irwin,and Donald Garrett. Let me hear from you. Jake Richie EM

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USS DONNER LSD-20

Comments: I served aboard the Donner lsd-20 and would like to contact the person in charge of the Comstock association. could someone help. thanks.

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My LSD Trip

Comments: I went to VietNam with MAG-36 in August 1965. I went by Ship,The USS Comstock LSD-19. The Comstock ,Droped us off at Chu Lai.where we hit the beath.Never forgot The Comstock! "Thanks for the ride NAVY"

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uss comstock shipmate

Comments: In response to Jake Ritchie and Byron Gimmer,i was on USS COMSTOCK same time you was.I was in 1st div.for a short time,then became a cook with Carl Laymon,Dickie Waymire,and big smitty then went to amphibous base at coronado calif,got discharged 1959,rank of cs3.Remember guys garcia,costa,thompson and frank from Guam.Let me hear from you shipmates.

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ON COMSTOCK 2/56 TO 4/59

Comments: I was on the Comstock 56-59. The first year i was in the 1st div.The last two I was in E div.Please feel to contact maybe we can get a reunion togeather. Jake Richie EM3

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WHERE IS DUWAYNE BREAULT AT ?????? THIS IS ONE OF YOUR OLD SHIP MATE

Comments: I have been looking for DuWayne Breault for year's and to day a friend that I work for part time found this Web sight and who's name showed up one and only DuWayne Breault. We went to class ( A ) metalsmith school 1954 and 1955 We both went aboard the USS Comstock LSD 19 after school in 1955. I stayed on for 42 month. Got off in June 1958. DuWayne e-mail me ASP

Keywords: I was from Eau Claire, Wisc. Was on shore duty in Astoria, Oregon, USS Comstock, back to Oregon, USS Spiegel Grove LSD 32, USS Casa Grande LSD 13, USS Krishna ARL 38, USS Ely PCEC 880, USS Rhoboth AGS 50 Then last Shore duty DATC San Diego, Calif. Operation Wigwam 55 Operation Hardtack Both Atomic Bomb test. 2 Tour's in Viet Nam 1965-1966 aboard the USS Krishna ARL 38 Retired 1972 Now live in Alabama

MINE SQUADRON THREE

Comments: I WAS WITH THE MINE SWEEPING BOATS DIV ONE /MINE SQUADRON THREE ABOARD THE COMSTOCK EARLY 1951.WE WERE IN THE WONSON KOREA AREA AT THAT TIME SWEEPING FOR MINES.

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USS COMSTOCK

Comments: My father, Wallace Jensen, was a machinist's mate on board the USS Comstock, LSD 19 during the Korean War. He served from sometime in 1947 until discharge in March 1952. He was also involved in operation Sandstone.

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Mobile Boat Pool One

Comments: A member of Mobile Boat Pool One aboard the Uss Comstock during 1950 to 1952. Was also in WW2.

Keywords: A member of Mobile Boat Pool One aboard the Uss Comstock during 1950 to 1952. Was also in WW2.

Looking up ole buddies

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OPERATION WIGWAM

Comments: would like to hear from someone that was involved with operation wigwam - may 14, 1955, shipmate on uss comstock lsd 19.

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also seeking info

Comments: I remember the names of a few sailors they are as follows : E. Wilson ,Costa ,Thomas I can't remember any more at this time but am very interested in any information anyone has.

Keywords: I was a seamen 1st division and I served on the USS Comstock LSD 19 during and after the Korean conflict.

Looking for information for father

Comments: I am a Chief Petty Officer and my father (James Diestel) and his buddy were stationed on the Comstock during the Korean war and are trying to locate some old friends but can't remember most of their last names. I am trying to find out some information on where I could get maybe a copy of the deck log or any other information on how I could help him locate his lost friends. I would greatly appreciate any information anyone could give me in helping him. Thank you

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LSD 22

Comments: Where can i find the web site for the LSD 22 USS Fort Marion or history of the LSD's that go back to the Korean war.. thanks Ed

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Quentin looking for Merlin Crane

Comments: Where are you? Lost track since California 1970's. Do you remember shipmate named Langford? Please call 508-643-1378

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uss comstock lsd 19

Comments: i RECENTLY READ ACCOUNTS OF mINESWEEP SINKING {PIRATE OR PLEDGE THAT DID NOT SOUND RIGHT TO ME aLSO DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE TWO tHAI FRIGATES THAT RAN AGROUND IN SNOW STORM. wHO WAS BOAT CREW THAT WAS TAKING ME TO TRADE MOVIES WITH SWEEPS WHEN SHORE BATTERY STARTED SHELLING AREA ?

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HISTORY OF OPERATION RAINBOW

Comments: FRIEND OF JAMES HOOD 1953\54

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MINE SQUADRON 3

Comments: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MINE SQUADRON 3 AND USS COMSTOCK, LSD-19 PERTAINING TO KOREAN CONFLICT

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