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Entry: 73586 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	SERVED ON USS FECHTELER FEB '58-MAR '61
KENNETH THOMAS wrote on February 16, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WEATHERFORD TX UNIT: GUNFIRE CONTROL TECHNICIAN FT3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I came aboard fresh from Mk37 gunfire control school in February 1958. Made the WESTPAC cruise that year. Great duty even though I was seasick for the first few months aboard; useless to anyone until I was taken over on the beach in Yokuska, Japan, got drunk and stayed in my bunk for ten days when we got to Okinawa. Never sick after that, Thank the Lord! Keywords: Anyone served during my time aboard can contact me

Entry: 72552 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	SHIPMATE PASSING
MARY BIR wrote on November 27, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ZION IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would like to report that my husband, Thomas Bir passed away on October 20,2009. He had served aboard the Fechteler DD870 from 1969 until her decommission in 1970. His remains will be buried at sea as per his request. Mary Bir Keywords:

Entry: 68504 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	1951-52
JAMES BARAKATT wrote on January 2, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MODESTO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 65058 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	THIS IS SOAP BOX CALLING
FRANK MONTIJO wrote on April 2, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LAKEWOOD CO UNIT: NAVY-FIRE CONTROL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: We earned 5 battle stars in Korea. I remember a time that we refulled from a tanker and whe finished pull away to sharp and did all kinds of damage to her. Yet another time we craked in a typhone and had to have a 24hr. buket crew. The pumps could not handle all the water. Whe the storm was over wwe headed for Sasabo Japan for repairs. When we came home and stoped off in Pearl Harbor the Captain could not get us any fresh food. I had 3 friends from boot camp that were cook in Pearl and they gave us a 3/4ton truck with big side boardon it. we I went back to the ship with that loaded with food. I look back on those day and find that I overall I had a good time and it was good for me. Keywords: After 55 years still looking for ship mates.

Entry: 62824 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	USS FECHTELER RADIOMAN 66-70
DAVID GIROD wrote on November 2, 2007 CITY AND STATE: PASADENA TX UNIT: USS FECHTELER DD 870 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I came aboard in the yards at Long Beach a RMSN and left an RM1 after the 68 westpac cruise. Keywords: Robbie Robinson, Ralph Shaver, you-all out there?

Entry: 62574 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	SERVED 1962 1966
JAMES NYE wrote on October 12, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SOUTHAMPTON UNIT: SCREWDRIVERS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE WHERE ABOUTS OF JIMMY MORRISON Keywords: TOURED WITH USS CONSTELLATION AS ESCORT SOUTH CHINA SEAS

Entry: 59987 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	SLEEVE , SHIP PATCH
MARY BIR wrote on February 10, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ZION IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Whomever This May Concern: My husband, Thomas E. Bir, was a CS1 abord the Fectheler from June 1969 to the decommissioning of the Fectheler in September of 1970.He now has esophaguse cancer and I'm trying to find the ship sleeve patch so I can work it into a quilt for him. Are there any people who might have any for sale and would you be willing to sell me one? Please contact me at my e-mail or home address. Thank you and God bless you. Mary Bir Keywords:

Entry: 55875 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	USS FECHTELER (DD-870)
LARRY EVANS wrote on February 19, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MARION NC UNIT: USS FECHTELER DD-870 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: TOUR OF DUTY 11/65 THROUGH 3/68 , WOULD LIKE TO TALK WITH SHIPMATES PRIMARILY R-DIV SOME I REMEMBER ARE RUSTY NELSON SFP3,VV CLARK FN, ?? KENNY FN,PRENTICE (TEX)DC1,?? WADE SFM1?? ,MICHAEL P CALHOUN MM3 A-GANG, IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN LOCATE ANY OF THESE MEN PLEASE SEND ME AN E-MAIL TO BOTH ADDRESSES MEMORIES FORESTALL FIRE,GETTING HIT WITH MORTAR DUD AND OIL KING GETTING KNOCKED OUT OF HIS BUNK, GENERAL LANDING BY HELO BACK TIRE ON GUN MOUNT AND FRONT ON DASH HELO DECK,ALMOST GOT WASHED OVERBOARD TRYING TO FIX WTD DURING ROUGH SEAS BY REPAIR LOCKER 2 ,ONION SOUP FOR MID RATS,MELTING RIFLINGS OUT OF MT 51,HANG FIRE IN MT51, Keywords:

Entry: 55403 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	JUST GETTING BACK AFTER KATRINA
THOMAS S. (TOM) HEWES JR. wrote on January 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: GULFPORT MS UNIT: USS FECHTELER DD-870 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Have been a member for several years. Lost computor in storm in August and just gettin back up with a new one. Looking for old ties. Keywords: USS Fechteler, DD870

Entry: 52372 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
JERRY MARTIN SR. wrote on July 31, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FORT WORTH TX UNIT: U.S.S.FECHTELER DDR 870 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Just looking to see if I can locate some old friends, Edward E Custer great falls Montana Gordon downs Perducah kentucky Tony Kircher Phoenix AZ Keywords: FECHTELER

Entry: 51147 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	SERVED ONBOARD THE FECHTLER 1966 YO 1970
JIM BLINKENBERG wrote on May 28, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 48230 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	USS FECHTLER
PAUL CROSIER wrote on January 18, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: SERVED ABOARD 1953,1954,1955 AS MM2 Keywords: USS FECHTLER DDR 870

Entry: 46180 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	REUNION
RONALD DIZON wrote on October 6, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MANILA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I'm looking information about my father, George Seaver, who , i believed, served on U.S.S. Ohare around 1972 the time he was on board the ship. She had met my mother during that time when the ship stationed in subic, Philippines. I have no information except the above. I was born on Oct. 16, the following year 1973. My mother lost all contacts with him. I know very much that he wants to meet me so much as i do to him. Please let me know if you have any information or contact about my father. you can e-mail me at naldizon@yahoo.com.ph. Thank you!! Keywords: nald

Entry: 46029 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	FECHTLER SHIPMATES '67-'70
JACK IVY wrote on September 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am helping my father-in-law search for USS Fechtler DD870 shipmates. He served from '67-'70. Please let me know if you remember Jack or if you have contact with anyone who does. Thanks a bunch! Keywords: Fechtler, DD870, shipmates, Vietnam, 1967-1970, tin can

Entry: 43219 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	DD O'HARE--US NAVEY
JAMES DAVIS wrote on May 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MINNEAPOLIS KS UNIT: R-DIIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42071 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	WESTPAC- '67
JOE WHITE wrote on April 1, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 38831 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	AUG 6, 1952 ,BOXER FIRE SURVIVORS PICKED UP
BOB HANSON wrote on November 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 37379 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	NORBERT GERARD NAGY
PAT NAGY wrote on October 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: BOURBONNAIS IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my father, Norbert Gerard Nagy. He joined the navy at age 17 in 1945 and was discharged in I believe 1948. He was aboard the USS Fechteler DD 870 and also the USS Chevalier DD 805. He and my mother lived in East Chicago Indiana. My e-mail is righthere50@hotmail.com. Thank-you! Keywords:

Entry: 35210 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	RICHARD PALKOVIC TO BE BURIED AT SEA
PEGGY PALKOVIC wrote on July 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WEST SACRAMENTO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: thank you for the spray of flowers that were sent to my father's funeral. the flowers were sent anonymously from the ship. larry brown may have been the one to send them on the behalf of the ship. the flowers were beautiful. my father is at peace. he was always proud to be in the military. if you would like to share any stories, good or bad, we would appreciate them. thank you peggy loiuse palkovic Keywords: richard michael palkovic will be buried at sea. thank you to u.s.s. fechtler for the flowers at the funeral

Entry: 31747 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	SERVED JULY '50 TO MARCH '53
THOMAS S. (TOM) HEWES wrote on February 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: GULFPORT MS UNIT: ELECTRONICS TECH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: On Fechteler from 7/50 to 3/53. ET. Been awhile since I've been on this site--changed e-mail addy, etc. Keywords: USS Fechteler, DD870

Entry: 31686 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	MY FATHER SERVED ON THE FECHTELER
MICHAEL BENDER wrote on February 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: HAVRE DE GRACE MD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: My father sailed on the USS Fechteler from 1955 -1957. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who new my Dad. He was a MMC, Chief Petty Officer I believe in the forward engine room. It was the ship he retired from in 1957 after over twenty years in the Navy. Unfortunately Dad passed away this past November, he will be missed. I am researching his Navy career and planning on writing a book about a small part of that career. From 1936 - 1941, just prior to Pearl Harbor he played Football and Baseball for the Battleship California (BB44). Back then all of the battleships had teams and they played regular seasons and it was a big deal. I am trying to find as much information on that period as possible. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 27877 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	HELPING MY FAMILY
TONYA MCCAIN wrote on August 28, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SELMA AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather "Lyle Edwin Waltz" was aboard this ship from '49 to '51. I would love for him to find old friends from the past. So please if you knew my wonderful grandfather please let me know. I know he would love to sit around and talk about the good ole days with you!!!! Keywords: Feb. 1949 to July 1951

Entry: 26039 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	ANY INFO ON USS OHARE 889 DURING 1948 PICTURES SITES OF THE DESTROYER ETC
EDDIE FOWLER wrote on June 5, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SOUTH BOSTON MA UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: im looking for a particular picture of a flag raising ceromony the first united nations flag over isreal on board the destoyer 889 any pictures or info would be appreciated my uncle was in the picture i believe it to have historicl importance would like to see it also any member please contact me thankyou Keywords: my uncle al hegarty looking for the info about destroyer ohare 889 navy an army vet ww2 korea

Entry: 26038 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	ANY INFO ON USS OHARE 889 DURING 1948 PICTURES SITES OF THE DESTROYER ETC
EDDIE FOWLER wrote on June 5, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SOUTH BOSTON MA UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: im looking for a particular picture of a flag raising ceromony the first united nations flag over isreal on board the destoyer 889 any pictures or info would be appreciated my uncle was in the picture i believe it to have historicl importance would like to see it also any member please contact me thankyou Keywords: my uncle al hegarty looking for the info about destroyer ohare 889 navy an army vet ww2 korea

Entry: 25528 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)
BRUCE EMPOL wrote on May 16, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CA UNIT: 1967-69 AFTER ENGINEROOM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 24612 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	RADAR GANG 1953-54
LARRY TEWES wrote on April 8, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ UNIT: USS FECHTELER DDR870 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to hear from shipmates Keywords: Radar gang 1953-54

Entry: 24471 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER, WILLIAM GORDON THURSTON
VIRGINIA MCAFEE wrote on April 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for information about my father, William Gordon Thurston, who, I believed,served on the Fechteler around 1949. He was from Los Angeles, CAL. and married my mother, who was from Tennille, GA. I have no information about him except the above. He and my mother knew each other only a matter of weeks, married secretly in South Carolina on April 21, 1949. I was born on February 18 the following year. My mother lost all contact with him, and he doesn't know that I exist. Keywords:

Entry: 21991 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	4/53 - 6/58
TOM HALLORAN wrote on January 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: USS FECHTELER DDR 870 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyomne aboard ship from April 1953 until June 1958 Keywords:

Entry: 18674 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	SEEKING INFO ON HOUSTON THOMPSON
RICK THOMPSON wrote on August 14, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for anyone who my have known my father on board the USS Fechteler during the Korean War from app.2/1951 to 8/1951. Also anyone who could share first hand information of the ships activities during this period would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: USS Fechteler DD 870 Korean War 2/51 to 8/51

Entry: 17740 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	USS FECHTLER DD-870
JEROME ARCHER wrote on July 4, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: served in the engine room from May 1951 until Sept ? 1951 wioth Tasjk Force 77 mostly in Wonsan harbor. Keywords: USS Fechtler DD-870

Entry: 16153 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	PROUD TO FIND THESE SITES.
K.C. JACKSON wrote on April 27, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SYLVAN GROVE KS UNIT: USS FECHTELER DD870 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was so proud to find this site and a couple of others. Seems so long ago but such pleasant memories and fond memories of some great guys. Keywords: Nickname, Casey. Looking for anyone serving in radio shack from 1949-1952. Also radarmen and quartermaster from Operation Division.

Entry: 15794 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	ANYONE KNOW OF LEWIS CROAN FROM THE FECHTELER?
ISAAC HAMMONS wrote on April 4, 2001 CITY AND STATE: KS UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone who rode on the Fechteler knew Lewis Croan, could you please e-mail me, I am doing a report about him. Keywords: Grandson doing report

Entry: 14253 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)
EDWARD KELLUM wrote on January 12, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MONROVIA CA UNIT: USS FECHTELER DD 870 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: One of most memorable events was the Hungnam evacuation. It was bitter cold and I was thankful that I was in the Navy. Keywords: I was on board the USS Fechteler DD870 in 1951 and 1952 . I was an electronic technician.

Entry: 12493 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	MEDALS USS FECHTELER
FRANK L. MONTIJO wrote on October 23, 2000 CITY AND STATE: CO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: ship, medal dates engagment star dates 20-feb-25 july 51 6 - 21 apr 51 18 mar-13 sep 52 22 apr-2 may 51 2-24 jun54 15-30 may 51 1-15 jun 51 27 jun-8 jul 51 9-21 jul - 50 31 mar-7 apr 52 16 apr 52 31 may-26 jun 52 9 jul-7 aug 52 16 aug-8 sep 52 www.history.navy.mil/medals/kormedal/korea-f.htm Keywords:

Entry: 7711 USS FECHTELER (DD-870)	FECHTELER DD870 FIRE CONTROL [ SN]
FRANK L. MONTIJO wrote on March 29, 2000 CITY AND STATE: LAKEWOOD CO UNIT: FIRE CONTROL [ SN] SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I'm looking for a Richard Borges from the Fechteler. I do belong to the ships assoc. and the tin can sailors assoc. Keywords: Fire control

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