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| Current Message 1 - April 5, 2009 |
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Entry: 69757
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
DD872 Crew 1949/53 |
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Keith Kovacik wrote on 2009-04-05 05:43:32.0
Comments: Looking for a list of the command crew of the USS Forrest Royal from the time of June 1949 to June 1952. I have an item that came from that ship that was made by a member of that crew, it contains a list of names; Albert Sikorski, Lupu, Woody, Roccosta, Tworek, Hickson, Donegan, Hefty, and 21 others. I was wondering if this was the crew from that time. The item is an ashtray made from one of the main gun shells with all the names engraved on the bottom. if anyone knows for sure that this is the names of the crew members of that time I would love to know.
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| Current Message 2 - January 6, 2009 |
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Entry: 68558
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
served as a I.C. technician from 06/1964 to 08/1968. VIETNAM VETERAN |
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BLAIR JAMISON wrote on 2009-01-06 13:09:30.0
Comments: SERVED THE MED, AND BLACK SEA AREAS. ALSO SPENT TIME IN GALVESTON, AND KEYY WEST.
HOME PORTED IN MAYPORT, FLORIDA (JACKSONVILLE).
Keywords: BOBBIE TURNER, BLUEBAUGH
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| Current Message 3 - December 18, 2008 |
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Entry: 68299
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
My Grandfather Bob Lowe was chief petty officer |
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Chuckie Lowe wrote on 2008-12-18 15:18:36.0
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| Current Message 4 - December 18, 2008 |
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Entry: 68298
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
My Grandfather Bob Lowe was chief petty officer |
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Chuckie Lowe wrote on 2008-12-18 15:14:57.0
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| Current Message 5 - September 19, 2008 |
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Entry: 67253
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Looking for shipmates of my dad |
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shari mello wrote on 2008-09-19 15:21:05.0
Comments: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER HIM? HE ALWAYS HAD SO MANY STORIES OF THE TIME HE SERVED ON THE SHIP & ACTIVE DUTY! HE WAS FRIENDS WITH ALL!
Keywords: uss forrest royal boiler-tender aboard ship. his is thomas blanchard jr. from chowchilla ca. & served in 1954 toured to korea, guam & other islands but don't recall now.
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| Current Message 6 - July 17, 2008 |
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Entry: 66533
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Looking for my Grandfather's ship |
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James Powers wrote on 2008-07-17 10:00:55.0
Comments: HI,
I saw a 2003 post from a Frank Reilly who talks about a bad storm damaging the ship he was on. I have heard a story of my grandfather (James Powers) on a destroyer that was surveying where to put the Texas Towers sites when a bad storm came up and almost sank the ship. He was a radar operator but was forced to do double duty of radio and radar do to lack of crew. Any information would be much appreciated.
Thank you James Powers Jr.
Keywords: Frank Reill, Atlantic storm, Texas Towers, Destroyer, radar
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| Current Message 7 - May 11, 2008 |
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Entry: 65571
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Pictures of DD872 |
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Francis DePaola wrote on 2008-05-11 21:43:00.0
Comments: I have a black & white picture of DD 872. if you need it for anything i will be more then happy to mail it to whom ever.
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| Current Message 8 - December 14, 2007 |
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Entry: 63400
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
2007-12-14 |
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Jim Mellen wrote on 2007-12-14 19:36:10.0
Comments: THE 9TH REUNION OF THE USS FORREST B. ROYAL DD872
WILL BE HELD JUNE 19-22, 2008 IN LOMBARD, IL.
(CHICAGO SUBURB)
INFO FROM RON LARSEN
Keywords: USS FORREST B. ROYAL DD-872 YEARS 1962 TO 1965 LOOKING FOR ED. McCALLISTER, BN
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| Current Message 9 - May 3, 2005 |
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Entry: 50579
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
8th Reunion |
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Ron Larsen wrote on 2005-05-03 17:22:25.0
Comments: 8th Reunion to be held in Norfolk, VA on June 22-25, 2006 at the Airport Hilton.
Keywords: Reunion contact
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| Current Message 10 - February 1, 2005 |
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Entry: 48627
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
FORREST ROYAL |
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robert barefoot wrote on 2005-02-01 23:46:02.0
Comments: my husband was on the ship in the middle '50. I would appreciate anyone knew him to e-mail me. he died in 2001.
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| Current Message 11 - January 27, 2005 |
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Entry: 48443
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Looking for John Hall of Arkansas, Forest Royal, Boston, 1951-1953 |
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Leona McCarthy-Cook wrote on 2005-01-27 20:13:40.0
Comments: Hope someone can help me. I'm looking for John Hall from Arkansas. His mother"s name was Ruth. He was stationed on Forest Royal in Boston, Ma.1951-1952. My mother"s name is Rose McCarthy, I know that she knew some of his shipmates. Hoping someone out there remembeers. Please contact me with any info. Would be greatly appreciated. Maybe even a photo. Thanks in advance, Leona McCarthy Boston, Ma. email is, lcook51051@aol.com
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| Current Message 12 - March 2, 2004 |
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Entry: 41450
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Looking For Anyone Who New My GrandFather |
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Staci McGirr wrote on 2004-03-02 18:53:05.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my Grandfather on the USS Forest Royal it would have been before 1967. Many of his family members never got to know him as he was killed in a train wreck in New York City on May 22, 1967. As for all of his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, we never knew what type of man he was. Other than stories we have heard from our grandmother. My father was only seven years old when his father died, his sister 13, and his two younger brothers were just babies. If anyone out there may know him, please contact me as I would love to hear any stories you may have to tell, and if you have pictures, I know many of times you all take pictures when you are on deployment, I would love to have copies, I don't have many pictures of my grandfather, only about 3 0r 4.
Keywords: USS Forest Royal
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| Current Message 13 - January 26, 2004 |
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Entry: 40315
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
DOES ANYONE KNOW TERRY MORT? |
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Erik Mort wrote on 2004-01-26 22:09:55.0
Comments: If anyone knows Terry Mort please e-mail me.
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| Current Message 14 - January 25, 2004 |
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Entry: 40251
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
USS FORREST ROYAL |
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HUBERT SMITH wrote on 2004-01-25 12:04:55.0
Comments: I AM THE SON IN LAW OF Cmdr. CHARLES W. FOX. MY FATHER IN LAW WAS Cmdr on th FORREST ROYAL..I AM FASINATED OVER HIS STORIES WHILE CMDR OF THIS SHIP..I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE OUT THERE REMEMBER HIM...I DO KNOW HE WAS A TOUGH OLD COOKIE..HE IS NOW 72 YEARS OLD AND STILL KICKING
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| Current Message 15 - August 28, 2003 |
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Entry: 36551
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
USS Forest Royal DD 872 |
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Arthur Folli wrote on 2003-08-28 15:55:18.0
Comments: Was Supply Officer on the Forest Royal between 1951 to 1954. CO was CDR J . Philips.
Any info on shipmates and any reunions would be appreciated.
Keywords: USS Forest Royal September 1951 to June 1954
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| Current Message 16 - May 6, 2003 |
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Entry: 34021
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Lost contact with Ron Larsen |
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Nat Holman wrote on 2003-05-06 13:08:58.0
Comments: Ron Larsen, we have lost your url and need to get in touch with you. If anyone can help us please write. Also looking to get in touch with A.G. Taglan(d) who served on the Royal in mid to late 40's. Greatfull for any help we can get.
Keywords: USS Forest Royal Reunion
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| Current Message 17 - May 5, 2003 |
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Entry: 33998
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Service dates-----04/52---12/53 |
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Frank Reilly wrote on 2003-05-05 12:41:22.0
Comments: Med.cruise in 1952.Huge storm in North Atlantic in 1952 on way back to Newport, R.I.--WE WERE DIVERTED to the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York to be repaired after the storm.---Would be interested in hearing from any shipmates or anyone who served on the Royal.
Keywords: WitzelWard, Hampton,Inman,Meuller,Joe Suit,MCNALLY,Sullivan,Maloney,"jOLLY Fat"Brown Dan Winnegar,Thompson ---All of the above in operations div. 1951,1952 1953.
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| Current Message 18 - March 11, 2003 |
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Entry: 32685
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Looking for people who served 51-53 |
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Kristoffer Brown wrote on 2003-03-11 14:24:28.0
Comments: My Grandfather was QM Roger L. Brown of Moline, IL I was just wondering if there is anyone who might have served with him Please let me know if you remember him. Thank you for time
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| Current Message 19 - March 8, 2003 |
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Entry: 32606
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Looking for shipmates years 1958-1961 |
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Carl Johansen wrote on 2003-03-08 16:56:26.0
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| Current Message 20 - February 14, 2003 |
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Entry: 32006
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Blockade |
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Chad Cox wrote on 2003-02-14 08:44:42.0
Comments: My Father served on the USS Forest B. Royal during the blockade of Cuba. His name is Tommy Cox. I'm lloking for photos of the ship.
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| Current Message 21 - February 2, 2003 |
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Entry: 31666
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
looking to here from electricians who served during 55 to59 |
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robert perkins wrote on 2003-02-02 14:48:31.0
Comments: looking for bill waller
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| Current Message 22 - December 3, 2002 |
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Entry: 30108
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Forrest B Royal Info |
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Charles Morel wrote on 2002-12-03 02:35:09.0
Comments: I served on the Royal from 1966-1967. Looking for any shipmates during that time. You may e-mail me direct.
Keywords: USS Forrest B Royal, DD-872
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| Current Message 23 - December 1, 2002 |
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Entry: 30063
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
Looking for Information |
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Pamela Williams wrote on 2002-12-01 10:07:23.0
Comments: Mt father James E Fain better known as "Pete" Fain last served on the USS Forest Royal sometime around the early 60's then went on to retire after seving in the guard unit while working at Fort Rucker ALabam. I am looking for information concerning the ships whereabouts and anyone that may have served with him that remembers him. My father is still in good health and recently retired and I am compiling a book on our family history. Thanks Pamela "Fain" Williams.
Keywords: USS Forest Royal
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| Current Message 24 - July 31, 2002 |
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Entry: 27259
USS Forest B. Royal (DD-872) |
looking for dads shipmates |
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Roger Heard wrote on 2002-07-31 13:33:20.0
Comments: I am helping my dad find out about ships reunions.He has never been to one and would like to hear from anyone that may have served Korea. Henry Heard 2div gunners mate> you can email me thanks.
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1950-53
On Fri, 3 Oct 1997
James A. Patin jpatin@world-net.net wrote:
7030 Glen Park
San Antonio, Tx 78239-3728
(210) 656-4410
I was aboard the USS Forest B. Royal DD-872 from sep 1950 to spring of
1953. we served in the Yellow Sea in the mine field sweep in Chinanpoe
and before that Inchon invasion then the ship was under the British
Admiral when we up the river to blow up the Ammo Dump.
After we blew up all the mines. Then we went to the other side of Korea
and was the only ship to make it into the Port that was only 32 miles
south of the big Russian Sub base north of the river.
We were in the Marine evacuation in Wonson also. We also went ashore
behind enemy lines and took some radio gear and left it at a spot we
were suppose to hide it for a Observer to pick it up later and had to
shoot our way to the boat we hide and get back to the ship which was
sitting several hundred yards from the beach. We had a ship reunion
last year in New Orleans, I believe it was in June which I attended and
met four of my old shipmates from that time.
The USS Forest B. Royal's code name was the (Ice Boat). If any old
shipmates from that time see this would like for them to contact me.
Thanks Jim Patin at
(jpatin@world-net.net)or (210)656-4410
Brothers
On Tue, 29 Sep 1998
Laura Smith Email address wrote:
491 Franklin Terrace
Washington, PA 15301
Email: lls9306@sru.edu
Comments:
On an added note: my two great-uncles served on the USS Orleck and the
USS Forest Royal. If anyone has information about the routes of these
ships, please let me know. I'm a history major and I am forming my
family tree.
Any help would be appreciated. My great-uncles, whom are brothers are
Charles T. Mccullough and Robert Mccullough.
More: The specifics you've asked for about my uncles are stated below:
Charles T. Mccullough: served on the Orleck from 1951-54 as a 3rd Class
broilerman. He then went to serve on the USS Forest Royal. Deceased in
1974.
Robert Mccullough: served on the Orleck from October 1952-September
1954 as a 2nd Class broilerman. From there, he served on the USS
Hancock until 1955, when he was honorably discharged for a needed
operation. Still living.
Thanks again,
Laura Smith
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