Decomissioning

Comments: I was on the decommissioning crew. The last voyage was actually to Long Beach. The last time we were in Long Beach prior to the DeCom was following a REFTRA gunshoot. Some of our crew got into it with the USS England crew, a Tin Can vs Dumb ship thing. We won, I guess. Some of our guys took over their quarterdeck. This was the only domestic battle during Vietnam I am aware of by Navy folks. Of course I was not in the ruckus and I am sticking to the story. But, we were kicked out of Long Beach!

She was a good old boat. We had some of the highest gunnery scores in the Navy that year and received an "E" for operations.

Keywords: RD3, MA1, Cowell, Harold E. Holt, Horne, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait

Last trip

Comments: The Cowell took our Army Reserve unit from Tresure Island to Monterey Bay (Fort Ord) on what we were told was the last trip for the Cowell before being stripped of all classified items and handed over to the Argentina Navy.

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USS CO\WELL DD547 -1955 / 1957

Comments: I served on the Uss Cowell DD547 1955 / 1957 went aboard in Norfork VA and the ship was transferred to Long Beach --two trips to the far east

Keywords: I served on the Uss Cowell DD547 1955 / 1957 went aboard in Norfork VA and the ship was transferred to Long Beach --two trips to the far east

Served on Uss Cowell 1956 / 1957

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Keywords: I served on the Uss Cowell DD547 1955 / 1957 went aboard in Norfork VA and the ship was transferred to Long Beach --two trips to the far east

Simmer Ronald, gunnersmate E-4 1967

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Keywords: I was stationed In Treasure Island in SF bay in 1967 and served on the Cowell as a gunnersmate 3rd class. I visited many hours in a 5 inch mount... was in reserves at the time ...

duaghter of usscowell vet.

Comments: My dad served 1951 to 1953 his name is Carl D. Robertson(robbie)he is very sick and lives in Boston MA.I would like info. about any reunions coming to or near boston this is something he always talks about and has always wanted to attend he is to sick to travel far. Any info.would truely be appreciated.....I have listened to his "War Stories" for 30 yrs.some very funny some not,but i could listen for a thousand more all served have my deepest respect and admiration .Korean war gone but not forgotten.... Sincerely, Daughter of Korean War Vet. Michelle Robertson

Keywords: Gone But Not Forgotten

USS COWELL DD547 1951-1952

Comments: I went on board the Cowell in drydock at San Pedro for re-commission in August 1951. We commuted from terminal island (Long beach) daily until the ship was commissioned on 9/21/51. We moved the ship to San Diego on oct 11 1951. We left San Diego on JAN 4, 1952 ON ROUTE Through the Panama canal to Norfolk Virginia arriving there on Jan 19. I transferred to the USS Gordius ARL36 on March 21, 1952. I think the Cowell Had orders for Korea at near that time.

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Richard G. Calquhoun

Comments: I am looking for persons who served on the USS Cowell around Jan. 1965 to Dec. 1966. My wife's father is Cmdr. Richard G. Colquhoun who was the skipper of the Cowell around this time period. This is the second marriage for both of us and I never got the chance to meet Richard. He passed away in 1989. I am interested in researching his Naval histor for his grandchild. Any information is greatly appreciated.

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Cowell Information

Comments: My Step Father Edwin Harris served aboard the Cowell during the Korean war. I am not sure of the exact dates but I have several cruise books, picture album and some othe epherma that I would be happy to share with others. Feel free to contact me as I too am looking for information on the Cowell (other than what I have) and on the USS Ringness APD100 from WWII. My uncle served on the Ringness when they rescued the survivors of the Indianapolis.

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1956 - 1958

Comments: I did not serve during Korea, but did serve on the USS Cowell from Jan or Feb 1956 to August 1958. We made to Far East cruises during that time and each time made the Formosa Patrol. Is there anyone else out there that served aboard the Cowell during that time?

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USS Cowell DD 547 - US Navy - Korean War Project

Comments: I WANT TO GET SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF US NAVY DURING THE KOREAN WAR.

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1952 -1954 TF 77

Comments: OPERATIONS:TASK FORCE 77

Keywords: 1952 -1954 USS COWELL DD547 TASK FORCE 77

Mom related to Lt. Cowell

Comments: My mother was related to Lt. Cowell whose name was used to name the USS Cowell.

Can you give me any data for her scrap book. She is 93 years old.

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Best regards,

Jim Fagan 14953 Newport Road Clearwater, FL 33764 Phone: 727-535-1374 Fax: 815-364-2828

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came of cowell in 1946

Comments: i was on the uss cowell in 1945 got off in 1946 my name is raymond e davis,we tow back the bon homey richard aircraft carrier. any one remember this e-mail me i would like to talk about old times.

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usscowell

Comments: I served aboard the cowell from oct.58 thru sept 60 elect.3rd class would like to hear from from anyone from that time period

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usscowell dd547 ships company

Comments: looking for list of ships company fro 1956, 1957, where are shipmates William John Gineau'Garry Hawk,Carl Wayne Fosnot,and others?

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USS Cowell

Comments: I am not sure where you got your info from on the Cowell. I served aboard the Cowell from Jan 1956 until Feb 1957. She was a Fletcher Class Destroyer. Her pennant number (hull number) was DD-547. She was armed at that time with four single 5" 38's, twin 3" 50's, Five torpedo tubes and depth charge roll racks of the stern. When I went aboard she was in Vallejo (Mare Island) for complete overhaul. When we went on a speed run under the Golden Gate about April of 1956 she logged 39.9 kts. She was the fastest can in the Pacific Fleet when she did that. She was later sold to Argentina. Ed Arnold USNR ICFN PS The Cowell does have reunions on the East Coast as the ex-shipmate that organizes such reunions lives there. His name is Smalley, but I have lost any other info on him. If you respond maybe I can have more on him. The Cowell was named after a Lt Cowell who died as a result of wounds recieved aboard the old USS Essex in the war of 1812 off Valpariso.

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