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Entry: 83090 USS DARBY (DE-218)	RGALVEZ@SPRINT.BLACKBERRY.NET
RAMIRO, RAY GALVEZ JUNIOR wrote on May 22, 2012 City and State: WASHINGTON, DC MD Unit: CO C 3D BN 19TH INF APO 29 Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am very impressed with Goggle, the remarks from different people are fascinating and quite interesting on any one subject, and the input of information. My entry, contribution is to The subject of THE USS DARBY ( DE- 218). I am seeking a passenger list, probably from the military ARMY records, but very interesting civilian or military there is a connection with this particulair vessel. In 1963, I was on The USS DARBY, departing from Bremerhaven, Germany, headed for New York's Harbor.It took 8 days, I'll never forget this huge storm that started down in the Galley, the first time I ever got seasick, WOW that was an expierience I will never forget.I'll always remember looking at the Island of Scotland too, one day, I think we saved some time by going around it, as I remember.Toward the end of the trip, I met a fellow soldier, MacCracken, from Pennsylvania we had some good conversations he was a MP, in the ARMY.I've forgotten his first name, we ran into each other after we rotated out of the ARMY, in the 60's when he was a DC Metropolitian police officer, and later in the 70's when he joined the SECRET SERVICE, but lost contact, over the years.Being in the military or a civilian expierience on The USS DARBY, has affected a number of people, I have learned just recently, by doing some research and reading about other people's expierience's over the years. I resumed my career in the Hotel/ Restaurant field, after leaving the ARMY, I was asked to serve the Officer's in Munich, Germany, when I served over there, they had a very nice Mess Hall, especially for the Officer's, the German Officer's had used during WWII. I have gone on to aquire quite an impressive Resume over the years, my Dad would have been proud of me, always using him as my role model I worked on Capitol Hill, for the US Government, working with The US SENATORS,handling special events in the Catering Deptr for 20 years. If anyone would know how to help me, locate an old ARMY buddy,l met on THE USS DARBY, leaving Bremerhaven, Germany, arriving at THE HARBOR OF NEW YORK, on April 17th,1963, I would appreciate it very much, coming up on the 50th Anniversary of my discharge from THE US ARMY, that day, at Fort Hamilton, New York. R.Ray Galvez rgalvez@sprint.blackberry.net. 1-202-359-0715. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 83038 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USS DARBY SUMMER 1955 NY TO SOUTH HAMPTON ENGLAND
ANITA WRENCH LONG wrote on May 17, 2012 City and State: GUFFEY CO Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, CMSgt John Wrench, was transferred to Burtonwood AFB near Warrington, England and we sailed from NY to South Hampton aboard the USS Darby in the summer of 1955. Our family (Dad, Mom, son & 2 daughters) thoroughly enjoyed the voyage. The females (Mom, Linda & I) shared a cabin above deck with a very nice young woman. Her husband, my Dad & by brother, Gerald, all stayed below deck with the rest of the guys. I would love to find the couple whom my parents adopted during the voyage. Great memories and I have a few pictures that I'd be happy to share. Keywords: USS Darby, Summer 1955, NY Harbor to South Hampton

Entry: 82533 USS DARBY (DE-218)	KIDS ON THE DARBY
NORMAN MILLER wrote on March 21, 2012 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I sailed on the Darby as a 6 year old in 1961. I still have the hat with Darby written on it. Great trip. Saw the Disney films on board and one of the the officers lead us in songs and games in a theater. We sang i've been working on the Darby All the live long day.......... song every day. Keywords:

Entry: 81766 USS DARBY (DE-218)	SAILED ON THE WM O. DARBY
JEFF BERK wrote on January 17, 2012 City and State: CLYDE MI Unit: UNKNOWN Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My family and I sailed on the USNS Wm. O. Darby late November, 1960 from NYPA to Brenerhaven Germany. I was a military dependent, my father was an Army Captain. I was 9 years old at the time. I remember the wonderful food on-board and especially the Thanksgiving dinner served up by the chief at the time. By Thanksgiving, which was about day 7 of the 11 day voyage, I had just acquired my sea-legs so it was quite enjoyable. We had a one day stop over in the UK prior to arriving at Brenerhaven. Keywords:

Entry: 80896 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USNS WM O DARBY, MIL.TRANSPORT
BONNIE LOUGHRAN-MARSHALL wrote on November 4, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Comments: Was a military dependent (Army)...sailed on the USNS Wm O Darby (military passenger transport) T- AP-127 in January 1961 from Bremerhaven to NYPA. I was mid-8th grade at the time in a family of 10...was the only one who didn't get sea sick. Would like to hear from any military dependents (especially Eric and Fran) who were on that 9 day voyage. I believe the Wm O Darby, at least from what I could find, was last ported in Norfolk VA and was being used for housing for people working on other ships docked there; may still be in use. (Re-posted from 12/03 with new e-mail address) To clarify for those who don't know...there is another Darby...the USS Marshall E Darby, DE-218 (Destroyer Escort)...for which this site was originally created...that is the ship that several prior messages have indicated may have been diliberately sunk after service...that I cannot confirm. I salute all those who served on both Darby's. God Bless America and its military!!! Keywords: Wm O Darby/Passenger-Mil Dependent Transport Keywords: ERIC MORGAN; Heidelberg GE; Patrick Henry Village; Hampton, VA; LOUGHRAN

Entry: 80331 USS DARBY (DE-218)	A PHOTO OF USS DARBY
MARIA BOHM wrote on September 11, 2011 City and State: OAKLAND CA Unit: WAS A CHILD Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am a adoptee brought from Germany on this ship that ported in Tacoma Washington.I am seeking a photo of the ship. What I remember is running into a storm and iceberg somewhere near Iceland .It was the first time on a ship remeber getting seasick as a child. Please if I can get a photo or a sailor hat with USS Darby please contact .thank you Keywords: USS DARBY Traveling from Germany to Tacoma Washington year 1958 approm.

Entry: 80261 USS DARBY (DE-218)	SAILED ON DARBY - MARCH 1964
ERIC HARDER wrote on September 4, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Sailed on the Darby March/Apr of 1964 NY to Bremerhaven, Germany. I remember playing a lot of Hearts and Crazy 8's, the rich troops played poker. Weather was not the best and we had to get up on deck every morning. Pulled on-deck fire watch one night. Rumor had it that was the last time troops were sent by ship to Germany. Would like a pic if anyone has any. Keywords: USS Darby

Entry: 80138 USS DARBY (DE-218)	DECEMBER IN THE 50'S
FRANCIS BUCKLEY JR. wrote on August 26, 2011 City and State: ASH NC Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Like Roland, because of hurricane Irene I was reminded of my experience of being on the USS Darby, coming home from Germany in the 50's. I think it was 1956 or 1957. I was probably on the same vovage. I was 10 or 11 and remember being confined to our staterooms. My younger brother had a crib that they chained to the radiator and it clanged constantly. The storm heavily damaged the ship. We were suppose to land in NYC on 12/24 but never made it to New york until 12/31. I was telling my wife about the incident and like Roland, I checked the internet on the USS Darby, which sent me to this site. Roland, we probably saw each other on deck, in the game room or the dinning room. Its funny how life events make us think of past events.I hope you and your family are healthy and happy. Keywords:

Entry: 80115 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USS DARBY
ROLAND CARLSTEDT wrote on August 25, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: To add to the Darby comments; with hurricane Irene moving up the coast I was reminded of a trip with my family from Germany to NYC in the late 50s when I was a little boy. We ran into an incredible storm, were not allowed to leave our cabin for three days, getting our "meals" (sandwiches) delivered to us. I recall sliding back and forth across the room having fun while my parents including my US Army dad seeming overly serious. Apparently they were aware of the seriousness of the situation. I later was told that a couple of crewmen died, they were swept away. Was anyone else on that voyage? Keywords: USS DARBY

Entry: 79976 USS DARBY (DE-218)	PICTURE AND OTHER ITEMS FROM USNS DARDY
DULCE MONROY wrote on August 13, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: i went to the flea market today. I found a womans scrap book by the name of Adriene Fredrickson. She sailed from Europe to New York. I found a picture of the ship, a beautiful declaration of attendance on the ship, the daily misel, new paper which includes news about president kennedy- march 2, 1962, march 4 and march 6th. also found the dinner menuat the captains farwell dinner....i find this facinating info. If you would like copies please let me know. Keywords: Adriene fredrickson memorabilia of darby ship march 1962

Entry: 79972 USS DARBY (DE-218)	TRAVELING FROM GERMANY TO NEW YORK
PETE WOOD wrote on August 12, 2011 City and State: ROYAL PALM BEACH FL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My wife and I recently went on a Cruise. When exchanging stories about times spent on a ship, I recalled my family's journey from Germany to New York. My dad was stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany in the early 60's. I attended kindergarden there on base. We had flown over to Germany, but our return trip to the States would be by way of the sea on the USS Darby! It is funny what you remember, I know I never left our cabin without the saltines, lemon and of course the ever present barf bag! The movie playing on the ship for the kids was one that starred Lassie, and of course Lassie went into a burning barn to save the horses and me at the age of 5 just knew it was curtains for the dog started crying like there was no tomorrow, my sister immediately grabbed me by the arm and dragged me out of the theater. As we all know Lassie survived and saved the day and I too survived the voyage on the USS Darby!!! Keywords:

Entry: 79125 USS DARBY (DE-218)	NEW YORK TO GERMANY ON THE DARBY
RAYMOND LANE wrote on May 30, 2011 City and State: Unit: 1994TH AACS SQUADRON Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Left New York Harbor in January 1956 with many Air Force personnel. Stopped in South Hampton enroute to Germany. Disembarked and got on a train to Laon France. Always remember crossing the North Atlantic on the USS Darby. Keywords: USS Darby

Entry: 78492 USS DARBY (DE-218)	GENERAL DARBY , TROOP SHIP
LINCOLN EDWARDS wrote on April 7, 2011 City and State: HOPATCONG NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I'm an Air Force vet.I sailed aboard the Gen. Darby in Sept.1951 after staying at Camp Kilmer.Trip was OK except we caught latter part of a hurriecane upon leav- ing port.My Flights quarters were the bow of the ship and were confined there until we got out of the storm.Arrived Bremerhaven some nine days later.Troops were restricted to the bow an stern areas and had to stay on deck until inspection of quarters was completed.Dependends were allowed on the rest of the the ship.Spent a month in Sondhofen,Ger. and three years in France and Germany.All in all it was good duty.Don't remember the ship I came home on,but,the Statue of Liberty sure looked good. Keywords: Gen. Darby

Entry: 77898 USS DARBY (DE-218)	JAN 15, 1956 SAILING TO ENGLAND
LEONARD ABRAMS wrote on February 18, 2011 City and State: Unit: 34TH AAA OPS. DETACHMENT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: We were 12 Army guys. We were put on the Darby at the last minute. No room for us. Ship loaded with thousands of Air Force Personnel. So we were put in the Brig. The most forward part of the ship. What a ride across the Atlantic. I did run the entertainment on board. We arrived about a week later. They marched thousands of Air Force people and all the other Army guys off the dock after debarkation. Only I was left on the dock. No one knew were my post was. It was a secret. They finally found someone who knew where the 34th was. So they gave me bus fare to get to it by myself. We were 50 guys living up in a cow pasture and worked in an old WWII concrete bunker as Info and Intel specialists for the air defense of Strategic Air Command Bases in England. After 16 months we were replaced by missiles. I will never forget that ride on the Darby Keywords: Abby, Ullenwood Camp England

Entry: 77809 USS DARBY (DE-218)	SAILING HOME TO THE US WHEN I WAS 8
KEN LEDBETTER wrote on February 11, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I was 8 when my father ended his 20 years in the Army Air Corps/USAF. His/our last duty station was Rhine Main Air Base and we were fortunate enough to take the Darby home. I especially remember the children's play room. By today's standards, it would look a bit dull but I thought it was spectacular and my older brother and I spent hours in it. We left for New York right after school and then after the crossing and his official retirement, we finished the trip to Washington State by camping across Canada. I work overseas with the military now in my DoD position and sincerely wish ships like the Darby were brought back into service. It would sure beat a 10 hour flight and today's airports. Speed isn't everything. I will never forget that trip. Keywords: USS Darby, June 1963

Entry: 77320 USS DARBY (DE-218)	SERVED ON DARBY
JIM O' NEIL wrote on January 2, 2011 City and State: AMITY HARBOR NY Unit: USS DARBY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served on Darby 1953 to 1957. Have already located old friends Sal Calcagno, and Ray Belvin. Would like to locate more. Keywords:

Entry: 75085 USS DARBY (DE-218)	RETURNED TO US ON USNS DARBY 1964
NEAL MOORE wrote on June 15, 2010 City and State: HERGET AR Unit: 320TH USASABN (OPNS) Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I returned to the US on the Darby after 26 months at Bad Aibling Kaserne, Germany. We left Bremerhaven in April and sailed through the English Channel where the sight of the White Cliffs of Dover burned an image that is still in my brain. Someone told me to volunteer for some duty and the trip would be better so I did. They were right. I worked in the galley and got richly rewarded by having snacks, movies and a place to nap when we were not serving meals. I still remember docking at Brooklyn Navy Yard and seeing the sign "Welcome Home Boys" as we came down the gangplank. There was even a band to welcome us. Keywords: Army Security Agency 1962 1963 1964 Bad Aibling

Entry: 74585 USS DARBY (DE-218)	CHRISTMAS EVE ON THE USS DARBY
ROBERT TOUHEY wrote on May 4, 2010 City and State: Unit: 2ND ARMORED ATTELERY DIVISION Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I SET SAIL ON THE USS DARBY TROOP SHIP CHRISTMAS EVE 1957 FROM GERMANY FOR NEW YORK.I WAS A MONTH LATE LEAVING GERMANY BECAUSE I WENT TO THE AID OF NCO WHO WAS JUMPED BY THREE DRUNKEN MEN WHILE HE WAS MAKING BED CHECK AT WACKENHEIM.THEY PUT ME IN THE HOSPITAL FOR A WEEK.THAT WAS HISTORY >>>>>>>>>>WE DROPPED ANCHOR IN NEW YORK NEW YEARS NIGHT JAN 1 1958.OUR TRIP ACROSS WENT WITH OUT ANY PROBLEMS........I MOVED TO FORT LAUDERDALE 1968 AND A FEW YEARS LATER I TOOK MY FAMILY ON TOUR IN PORT EVERGLADES.....WE HAPPENED TO TOUR A DESTROYER I FORGET THE NAME ,BUT IT GOT AN EXCELLNT RATEING IN GUNNERY FOR SINKING THE USS DARBY Keywords: A BATTERY 78TH FIELD ATTERLY WACKENHEIM GERMANY

Entry: 73799 USS DARBY (DE-218)
CHARLES CONLEY SR. wrote on March 4, 2010 City and State: MUNCIE IN Unit: US NAVY 1952/1955 USS DARBY DE 218 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: friend gearld stern cleveland would like to find him

Entry: 73514 USS DARBY (DE-218)	MY FAMILY SAILED ONTHE USS DARBY 12/27/62
LUTHER ELROY ELLISON JR. wrote on February 11, 2010 City and State: HONOLULU HI Unit: 2/32 ARMOR 3RD ARMORED DIVISION Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My family sailed the USS Darby to Bremerhaven, Germany via Port Authority, New York City. I was 11 years old at the time. My father was stationed at Ayers Kaserne in Kirch-goens Germany home of the 2/nd of the 32nd Armor Division. We departed from NYC December 27, 1962. My family lived in the Dependent Housing in Butzbach at 13-C Michigan Road. We were in the country during the showdown or summit meeting between President John F. Kennedy and Premier Nikita Kruzschev in Berlin in 1963. We returned to States in 1965. Keywords:

Entry: 73364 USS DARBY (DE-218)	DEC 24, 1963 USS DARBY TO BREMERHAVEN
ROCCO MICCIULLA wrote on January 31, 2010 City and State: STATEN ISLAND NY Unit: BATTERY B - 75TH FIELD ARTILLERY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Me and PFC Miller were in a jeep with 2nd Lt Timothy Young. Where are you guys now??? Keywords:

Entry: 72897 USS DARBY (DE-218)	STUDIO PICTURE ON THE DARBY
TIM NONE wrote on December 25, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I was about 3 years old at the time and all I really remember are family stories about crossing the Atlantic on the Darby. I believe we went from Germany to NY in 1965 or maybe early 1966. My only proof that I was on the ship is a Studio Portrait of me in my little suit and a sailors hat with the ships name on it. There is also a small ships wheel that I have my hands on. In all the comments here no one else has mention other pictures. Are there others out there? Keywords: Studio picture kid wheel hat

Entry: 72336 USS DARBY (DE-218)	I SAILED USS DARBY DEC 1966 TO VIETNAM
BOB HAINES wrote on November 13, 2009 City and State: BETHANY OK Unit: 8TH OF THE 26TH TAB Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Left Okland Dec. 28th 1966 21 days to Vietnam. We lost one guy overboard 1/2 way into the trip. Another guy lost his wife in a car accident and was plucked off the ship by a helicopter out of the Hawaiian islands. There are lots of memories. What a ride. I would like to find the cook that would give me bread, rolls and melted butter right out of the oven. Keywords: TAB 8th of the 26th

Entry: 71282 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USOT DARBY IN 1952
DAVID HULSEY wrote on August 15, 2009 City and State: TUSCUMBIA AL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Skulthorpe AFB, England

Entry: 70613 USS DARBY (DE-218)	TO VERDUN FRANCE
JOHN DRUMMOND wrote on June 19, 2009 City and State: HAMPTON VA Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I sailed on the USS Darbey from New York to Bremenhaven Germany in route to Verdun France September 1957. Three days out had to turn around to take a ill person to Iceland. Best trip ever laid on deck and ate good food. The trip took 10 days. Keywords: Buck

Entry: 70574 USS DARBY (DE-218)	CREW 1951 TO 1953
EDWIN MORAN SR. wrote on June 16, 2009 City and State: MILTON DE Unit: US NAVY Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords: I served aboard the USS Darby DE 218 in 1951 to 1953 when I transfered to the USS McCord DD 534.

Entry: 70350 USS DARBY (DE-218)	TO AND FROM GERMANY ON THE DARBY
STEPHEN LEAR wrote on May 28, 2009 City and State: SANTA CRUZ CA Unit: 83RD ARTILLARY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I went to Germany aboard the Darby in 1964 - April I think it was. Perfect weather and smooth sailing. I volunteered to work in the hospital and that was easy duty plus we got early chow. Typical army screw up - I had 3 sets of orders - one to Bordeaux France, another to Nurembourg and the last to Baumholder. I went to all three in that order and arrive in Baumholder about a week later. I was assigned to the 83rd Artillary and it was the worst duty I encountered during my 3 year hitch. I really hated it there and was glad when I got discharged and sent home. And that was a year later in March 1965 and I came home on the Darby. I got the same easy duty but the trip home was wild. We punched through 3 major storms, seas running 30-40 feet, putting the bow under and the props came out of the water. During the height of the second storm, two friends and I went outside on the hospital deck (off limits, wind blowing like crazy, we ran to the rail and were looking forward watching the bow go under - water flying backward hit us in the face and it really stung. Then, to our disbelief, some dude snuck out of a forward hatch, ran to the bow, grabbed on to something and rode the bow under. When it came back up, he was still there, soaked to the bone and ran back to the hatch. We heard that he spent the rest of the trip in the brig. And, we guessed that he was a California surfer who just wanted to get tubed. I stayed with another Army buddy out in Bayshore Long Island, waiting for my 1964 Volkswagon that I shipped back. And I drove that little sweetheart all the way back to SoCal. And that's my Darby story. Keywords: 83rd Artillary

Entry: 69872 USS DARBY (DE-218)	U.S.S. WILLIAM O DARBY
RICHAED WARENSFORD wrote on April 15, 2009 City and State: DOVER DE Unit: 16TH SIGNAL BATTALION BUTZBACH, GERMANY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My nickname while in in Company C 16th Signal Battallion at Butzbach, Germany Schloss Kaserne was BIG RED. I returned back to the states on the U.S.S. Darby in April of 1965. Butzbach was located about seven miles north of where Elvis had been stationed with the 3rd Armored Division several years earlier. My trip back on the Darby was a little rough as we had bad seas most of the way back to the states. I was lucky as I didn't get sea sick but there was plenty of others that did. The prettest thing I have ever seen in my life was that green LADY standing on Ellis island in New York Harbour. May God Bless America. I would like to hear from anyone that was stationed with the 16th Signal Bn, CO. 'C' during the time rame of July 1963 to April 1965. Keywords: Nickname was 'BIG RED' 16th Signal Bn. Butzbach. Germany.

Entry: 68402 USS DARBY (DE-218)	DARBY BROUGHT ME TO AMERICA
DELLA MELTON wrote on December 27, 2008 City and State: SURFSIDE BEACH SC Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: In 1958, I sailed as an infant on the USS Willam O. Darby from England to New York. My father was in the US Air Force and my mother was British. Keywords:

Entry: 67154 USS DARBY (DE-218)	NEW YORK GERMANY 1966
ARTHUR DOVE wrote on September 10, 2008 City and State: ROCKLAND MA Unit: 4TH BATTALION 18TH FIELD ARTILLERY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I remember the day we left there was a oil tanker still smoldering from a devastating fire. 17 years old meant cruise ship ride too me back then. As the band played we pulled away from the dock and as people waved farewell I thought when are getting there. A brief announcement regarding the ship still burning and then the drill we all put life vest on. After that we settled down I found a special hiding place were they stored the ships flags and it was great to hide in simply because no one every bothered me. I recall one evening watching a movie there sure was alot of GI's sea sick from that evening show. It was the final journey which they transported GI's to Germany by ship. A new transportation was to replace the USS Darby which was great way back then. I still think back too the time I sailed the Atlantic and landed in Bermahaven Germany. I remember sailing past the French coast line where so many Americans died that June 6 accept it was now 1966 and we sent a wreath over board marking our passing that area. Keywords: DOVE - Jr - Sonny

Entry: 66480 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USS DARBY, TROOP SHIP
GARY FUSON wrote on July 14, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords: I went to Germaney on the USS Dayby in August or September 1964, I was 17 years old and was scared to death. We left New York harbor and thats the only time that I saw the Statue of Liberty. It took 7 days and we had perfect weather. It was a great adventure, I ended up in Baumholder, Germany.

Entry: 66284 USS DARBY (DE-218)	1956 VOYAGE ON THE DARBY
BONNIE DUVALL wrote on June 30, 2008 City and State: MANCHESTER MD Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My mother and father... William J Duvall, Grace C Duvall and my brother who was just a baby at the time sailed back on the USS Darby from Germany to New York in 1956. We are making a memorial for them and would absolutely LOVE any pictures or information that may be available! Keywords: William Joseph Duvall: Father

Entry: 66111 USS DARBY (DE-218)	WOULD LOVE A PHOTOGRAPH
RAY SLAYTON wrote on June 17, 2008 City and State: PORTLAND OR Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My family boarded the Darby in 1964 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for a nine day trip tp Bremenhaven,Germany. It was the most fabulous nine days of my life. Passing the White Cliffs of Dover is still a vivid picture in my mind all these years later. When we disembarked in Bremenhaven they gave everyone a certificate from the ship with our names and sailing dates. I would love to get a picture of this ship big enough to frame and if anyone has a copy of those certificates or know where I can get one it would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: Enroute to Orleans,France as a military dependant in 1964.

Entry: 66086 USS DARBY (DE-218)	ARMY/KOREAN WAR/GERMANY/USS DARBY/CPL ROBERT KIDD
PATRICIA KIDD wrote on June 15, 2008 City and State: CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, My Daddy- Robert Kidd (now age 74) a farm boy from Southwestern Va left the US on the USS DARBY when he was in the Army (Korean War). Coincidentally, I see that the Darby was built here in Alameda Ca! He returned on 'the Rose'.They first went to England .He remembers the 'Cliffs of Dover and going through some little nearby towns and then to Bremerhaven,Germany. He drove trucks all over France,Germany and throughout Russia. He never went to Korea. Maybe Buedingen or even possibly Baumholder was the Base?? His pronunciation is vaguely similar... One of my sisters and I are hoping to surprise Daddy for his 75th BD next year and take him to Europe as he always says he'd like to go back to Germany and France before he dies. He tells grand stories about how wonderful it was and how wonderful his Army buddies were. I'm not sure if Daddy will actually do it so I figure if I have a really great plan he can't chicken out!I traveled in Europe quite a bit and frequently so I can plan fairly readily if I can get any ideas on where the places were that his unit would have gone through etc. Daddy can't remember a lot of the names.I will be pressing for more details after I have a game plan and we tell him about the trip.I bet more memories come back! At some point they unloaded white Belgium block - block that Daddy laid as a mason many years later!It sounds as if they unloaded quite from the ships. He remembers near their base -seeing sugar-beets as a prime crop being used as feed and planted at all the numerous surrounding farms. "Never saw a horse pulling a wagon only oxen" He does remember seeing 'Elvis' while he was in Europe. "Couldn't play the guitar worth a lick." Daddy always talks about a huge beautiful 'church' he was in at Christmas-time.He has no recollection of where but was in France or Germany. HAHA I know how THAT narrows it down! Apparently he traveled a bit through the Bordeaux region of France. Any info you may have or ideas on bases etc would be greatly appreciated. After Daddy got out of the service he met our mother- they got married and he adopted her 4 kids. I'm the eldest of that 4.Eight more children were to follow! My Daddy is wonderful.We want to assure that this trip will be a remarkable experience and bring back even more wonderful memories. There aren't many men like my Daddy... Than you all for any info you may have, Patty Keywords: Korean War ,Germany, USS Darby,France, bases,CPL Robert Kidd

Entry: 63954 USS DARBY (DE-218)	DUTY ON BOARD USS DARBY DE 218
CLARENCE MILLER wrote on January 21, 2008 City and State: PORTSMOUTH VA Unit: MM3 AFTER ENG. ROOM Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I helped recommission the Darby DE 218 in charleston SC in 1950. After a shake down cruise in cuba we joined the fleet as a training ship for the sonar school in Key West Fla.We also were in Operation Mainbrace. I was MM3 assign to the after eng. room as my duty station and to the forward eng.room as my battle station

Entry: 63728 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USNS DARBY MILITARY TRANSPORT SHIP
WENDELL PETTUS SR. wrote on January 7, 2008 City and State: COVINA CA Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I sailed on the USNS Darby troop transport in Feb. 1965 from New York to Bremerhaven. We stopped a few days in South Hampton, England. I was on the garbage crew and got to take the garbage ashore three times a day to the dumpster on the Dock, As I was a PVT they weren't going to give me anymore liberty than that. It was a 11 day trip over the Atlantic Ocean and we went through a storm and we experianced the high waves and I can tell you what happened when we novice "seamen" opened the ports in the mess hall to air out the room when some one was seasick all over the floor. The ship rolled at the wrong time and water came through the opened ports and then went splashing down the stairs to the lower deck. The merchant marine seaman coming up the stairs was not amused. Keywords: Roger Lee, Ted Post, UH-1D Huey,

Entry: 63237 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USS DARBY - NEW YORK TO BREMERHAVEN 1964
DARYL BORTEL wrote on November 30, 2007 City and State: ST PETERSBURG FL Unit: B TEAM, 52ND AD ARTILLERY DETACHMENT, WALDBROL GER Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was sent to Germany in December 1964 on the Darby. What a trip! I only got seasick once, the first day out. I stayed sick the rest of the 8 days. I think I survived on saltine crackers and mints. We spent Christmas 1964 a day out of Bremerhaven. A Christmas I'll never forget. How can that be so many years ago?

Entry: 61906 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USS DARBY
DARBY ROCK wrote on August 8, 2007 City and State: GELN ARM MD Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I would love to see pictures of the ship that I was named after. When I was a child I had a sailor hat with the USS DARBY printed on it but have lost in moving. I really would love to have something that when people ask " How did you get that name" I could show them, because they laugh when I say I was named after a navy destoyer. Keywords:

Entry: 61030 USS DARBY (DE-218)	NIECE OF MARSHALL E. DARBY, JR - PHOTOS OF USS DARBY DE-218
JOAN NORRIS wrote on May 20, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the niece of Marshall E. Darby, Jr for whom the USS Darby DE-218 was named. My uncle was killed aboard the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor, 1941. My grandmother sponsored the ship during the commissioning in 1943. I have photos of the ship if anyone is interested, just contact me and I can email a photo. Keywords: USS Darby DE-218

Entry: 61003 USS DARBY (DE-218)	USNS DARBY
DAVID BLUDWORTH wrote on May 16, 2007 City and State: CROFTON MD Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: This message is for the people asking about the USNS Darby libertyship. My family and I returned from Germany on the USNS Darby in the spring of 1964; I was 9 but I remember the trip well. I found the following website that has the complete history and a number of pictures of the USNS Darby: http://www.navsource.org/archives/09/22/22127.htm Keywords:

Entry: 60675 USS DARBY (DE-218)	1957 - FAMILY RETURNING FROM EUROPE
COLLEEN MORGAN wrote on April 15, 2007 City and State: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: My father a civilian working for the dept of the army in France and our return trip to the US was on board the General Darby around 1957. I have several photos that were taken on board at that time and will share if anybody is interested. Keywords:

Entry: 58899 USS DARBY (DE-218)	FREDERICK ORUSKA USS DARBY DD-214?
VANESSA ORUSKA wrote on September 15, 2006 City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Looking for any info on my father Frederick Oruska, Found a picture of him and he wrote on the back of the picture- USS Darby Detroyer DD-214 in 1952 Keywords: USS Darby - Destroyer

Entry: 58780 USS DARBY (DE-218)	RECOMMISSIONING CREW 1950 DE 218
GLEN WALKER wrote on September 7, 2006 City and State: CANYON LAKE CA Unit: U.S.S. DARBY (DE 218) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would appreciate any contact with crew members of the above ships, stations. Keywords: DE 218, AGC 8, APA 148, MSO 456, AR 23, AN 23, NSS Wahsington, D.C. 1947-1949, NOB Greenland 1949-1950

Entry: 55891 USS DARBY (DE-218)	JULY 1961, USS DARBY, NY TO BREMERHAVEN
CYNTHIA SULLIVAN wrote on February 20, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords: I am looking for photos of the USS Darby military transport ship by which I traveled with my family (U.S. Army)from NY to Bremerhaven in July 1961. I would appreciate any assistance anyone would offer with photos and any info of this ship during this time period or approximate.

Entry: 55426 USS DARBY (DE-218)
JOHANN R. SEDLAK wrote on January 27, 2006 City and State: VIENNA Unit: FROM FORT HAMOLTON TO BREMERHAFEN Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Dear Sir do you have a T-Shirt or Cap. Thanks Johann.Saild around Feb 1963 to Germany Bremerhafen.Johann Keywords:

Entry: 54477 USS DARBY (DE-218)	SERVED ABORD DARBY
EDWIN MORAN SR. wrote on December 3, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would like to get a photo the USS Darby DE 218---I served aboard 1951 to DEC 1952. Keywords: also served on USS Mc cord DD 534 and the USS Altair AKS 32

Entry: 53951 USS DARBY (DE-218)	PRIOR SERVICE MAN
ROBERT BABCOCK wrote on November 6, 2005 City and State: TOLEDO OH Unit: 1ST OF THE 11TH ARMORY STRAUBING GERMANY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: puled borter patrol eisenstine germany 1961 to 1964 stationes in regan border camp eastern an western germany went over to germany on the rose came back on the darby on way back had astorm put a boy off at white clifs of dover appendix broke transported to a coastguard cutter for help for boy

Entry: 53312 USS DARBY (DE-218)	CREW OF USS DARBY-DE 218 IN 1944
WILLIAM GEORGE SR. wrote on September 26, 2005 City and State: MUSKOGEE OK Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: WOULD LIKE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THE CREW OF THE USS DARBY-DE218 FROM 1944 TO 1946. Keywords:

Entry: 52560 USS DARBY (DE-218)	U.S.S. WILLIAM O. DARBY
JIM ODOM wrote on August 11, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Sailed on the USS William O. Darby in November of 1963, from Bremerhaven, Germany to Brooklyn, NY. Was eight years old, my dad had been stationed in Munich for 3 years. I think it took us nine days to cross the Atlantic. Would appreciate any photos or any letters from anyone who may have sailed on the Darby around that time.

Entry: 51320 USS DARBY (DE-218)	CREW MEMBER 1944 1945
JOHN HAGEN wrote on June 3, 2005 City and State: GOLDEN VALLEY MN Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Crew member on Darby from April 1944 to May 1945. Was a sonar man 3.

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