Served on USS Fechteler Feb '58-Mar '61

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

Shipmate passing

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

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1951-52

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This is SOAP BOX calling

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 & it was good for me.

Keywords: After 55 years still looking for ship mates.

Uss Fechteler radioman 66-70

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?

SERVED 1962 1966

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE WHERE ABOUTS OF JIMMY MORRISON

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sleeve , ship patch

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

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USS FECHTELER (DD-870)

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,

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Just getting back after Katrina

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.

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looking for old friends

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

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SERVED ONBOARD THE FECHTLER 1966 YO 1970

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USS FECHTLER

Comments: SERVED ABOARD 1953,1954,1955 AS MM2

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Reunion

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!!

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Fechtler shipmates '67-'70

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

DD O'Hare--US Navey

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Westpac- '67

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Aug 6, 1952 ,Boxer fire Survivors picked up

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norbert gerard nagy

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!

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richard palkovic to be buried at sea

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

Served July '50 to March '53

Comments: On Fechteler from 7/50 to 3/53. ET. Been awhile since I've been on this site--changed e-mail addy, etc.

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My Father Served on the Fechteler

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.

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Helping My Family

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!!!!

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ANY INFO ON USS OHARE 889 DURING 1948 PICTURES SITES OF THE DESTROYER ETC

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

ANY INFO ON USS OHARE 889 DURING 1948 PICTURES SITES OF THE DESTROYER ETC

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