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| Current Message 1 - June 2, 2010 |
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Entry: 74926
USS Defense AM 317) |
LOOKING FOR SHIP MATES OF DECEASED FATHER |
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GIL MURRELL wrote on 2010-06-02 14:17:17.0
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANY FRIENDS OR SHIPMATES OF MY FATHER, AURTHOR AGUSTUS MURRELL, WHO RECENTLY PASSED AWAY ON 03-03-10. HE SERVED IN THE NAVY ON THE USS DEFENSE IN THE ENGINE ROOM FROM 1951 TO 1955 DURING THE KOREAN CONFLICT. MY MOTHER, RUBY MURRELL, IS STILL LIVING AND IN GREAT HEALTH. MY MOTHER, AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE FAMILY, IS INTERESTED IN LOCATING OLD FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES. ANY RESPONSE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP
Keywords: USS DEFENSE/KOREAN CONFLICT
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| Current Message 2 - January 30, 2008 |
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Entry: 64090
USS Defense AM 317) |
Rchard Sanford was engineering officer '52-'53 |
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Robert Sanford wrote on 2008-01-30 14:09:31.0
Comments: I have some color photocopies of pictures my Dad, LTjg Richard Sanford took in 1952 and '53 in Korea.
Keywords: Korea, Engineering Officer, Change of Command Ceremony,
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| Current Message 3 - July 2, 2007 |
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Entry: 61497
USS Defense AM 317) |
Defense,Redstart,Curlew |
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Robert (Jake) Hutton wrote on 2007-07-02 20:21:59.0
Comments: looking for any photos or info relating to these 3 minesweepers that I served on during Korea. Also any help on locating muster rolls and/or incident reports.
Keywords: Jake,A.F. Ermer,F.W. Kofmehl,Fred Haberle,Marlin L. Tullis,Edward Wenns,Joe Martin,USS Defense,USS Redstart,USS Curlew
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| Current Message 4 - February 4, 2006 |
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Entry: 55558
USS Defense AM 317) |
Ships Company USS Defense |
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John Haynes wrote on 2006-02-04 19:29:08.0
Comments: My father in law John Haynes was on the USS Defense after the A Bombs was dropped in Japan.His ship cleared the harbor of mines. He is elderly now but very sharp and mobil.He wanted me to research his ship and shipmates to see if he could contact them. Thank you for your service to our great country.God bless you.
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| Current Message 5 - May 14, 2002 |
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Entry: 25476
USS Defense AM 317) |
AM-127 USS TUMULT |
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MICHAEL roland wrote on 2002-05-14 22:55:31.0
Comments: LOOKING for pics of the AM 127 USS TUMULT if anyone has any. please e-mail me.
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| Current Message 6 - May 14, 2002 |
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Entry: 25475
USS Defense AM 317) |
AM-127 USS TUMULT |
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MICHAEL roland wrote on 2002-05-14 22:54:20.0
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| Current Message 7 - January 28, 2001 |
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Entry: 14649
USS Defense AM 317) |
uss defense am317 52-55 |
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Don Smith wrote on 2001-01-28 16:24:41.0
Comments: I served abord the Defense when it was recommissioned in 1952 until it was decommissioned in 1955 .I worked in the after engine room . I was one of the crew that operated the Boiler & Evap.
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| Current Message 8 - October 3, 2000 |
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Entry: 12134
USS Defense AM 317) |
USS DEFENSE ADDT'L INFO |
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Robert (bobby) Hutton wrote on 2000-10-03 23:01:53.0
Comments: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE USS DEFENSE (AM-317) CAN BE FOUND AT http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-d/am317.htm
ALSO FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING A PROPOSED REUNION FOR THE USS DEFENSE YOU MAY CONTACT MARTY STRAUSS @ (510)782-4783 OR (800)996-4847 OR E-MAIL @ vipmarty@home.com
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| Current Message 9 - November 18, 1999 |
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Entry: 5090
USS Defense AM 317) |
Ship's History - Korean War Service |
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Craig Rothhammer wrote on 1999-11-18 00:00:00.0
Comments: USS DEFENSE (AM-317) Protection from attack. (AM - 317: dp. 890; l. 221'2"; b. 32'2"; dr. 10'9"; s. 18 k.; cpl. 105; a. 1 3"; cl. Auk) ...she cleared the waters at Inchon and in the Wonsan-Chongjin-Songjin area of mines... Defense (AM-317) was launched 18 February 1943 by General Engineering and Dry Dock Co., Alameda, Calif.; sponsored by Mrs. A. Duncanfield; and commissioned 10 January 1944, Lieutenant Commander G. Abbott, USNR, in command. She was reclassified MSF-317, 7 February 1955. Recommissioned 16 February 1952 at Long Beach, Calif., Defense sailed for Yokosuka 7 July, arriving 15 August. Operating in Korean waters in support of United Nations forces, she cleared the waters at Inchon and in the Wonsan-Chongjin-Songjin area of mines until 8 January 1953 when she cleared Yokosuka for Long Beach arriving 5 February. Along with another tour of duty in the Far East from 5 October 1953 to 2 June 1954, Defense operated along the coast of Southern California until again placed out of commission in reserve 15 April 1955. USS Defense received two battle stars for World War II service and two the Korean War.
From: Dictionary of American Fighting Ships
Keywords: MINESWEEPER, AUK CLASS, WONSAN, CHONGJIN, SONGJIN, PEACE PATROL
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