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Entry: 79210 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE SHIP FOREST ROYAL
MARY HEININGER BURG wrote on June 5, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for information on the Forset Royal naval ship my father was on as a military personel. He was active duty in the 1950's. Keywords: Ernest Joseph Heininger Machinist 1St class

Entry: 69757 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	DD872 CREW 1949/53
KEITH KOVACIK wrote on April 5, 2009 CITY AND STATE: VT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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. Keywords:

Entry: 68558 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	SERVED AS A I.C. TECHNICIAN FROM 06/1964 TO 08/1968. VIETNAM VETERAN
BLAIR JAMISON wrote on January 6, 2009 CITY AND STATE: PHOENIX AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 68299 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	MY GRANDFATHER BOB LOWE WAS CHIEF PETTY OFFICER
CHUCKIE LOWE JR. wrote on December 18, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNKOWN UNIT: SEA CADETS MASS MARITIME SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords: Charlie

Entry: 68298 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	MY GRANDFATHER BOB LOWE WAS CHIEF PETTY OFFICER
CHUCKIE LOWE JR. wrote on December 18, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNKOWN UN UNIT: SEA CADETS MASS MARITIME SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 67253 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES OF MY DAD
SHARI MELLO wrote on September 19, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MCFARLAND CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER HIM? HE ALWAYS HAD SO MANY STORIES OF THE TIME HE SERVED ON THE SHIP and ACTIVE DUTY! HE WAS FRIENDS WITH ALL! Keywords: uss forrest royal boiler-tender aboard ship. his is thomas blanchard jr. from chowchilla ca. and served in 1954 toured to korea, guam and other islands but don't recall now.

Entry: 66533 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR MY GRANDFATHER'S SHIP
JAMES POWERS JR. wrote on July 17, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 65571 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	PICTURES OF DD872
FRANCIS DEPAOLA SR. wrote on May 11, 2008 CITY AND STATE: CHARLOTTE NC UNIT: 5TH INF. DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I have a black and white picture of DD 872. if you need it for anything i will be more then happy to mail it to whom ever. Keywords:

Entry: 63400 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	2007-12-14
JIM MELLEN wrote on December 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 50579 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	8TH REUNION
RON LARSEN wrote on May 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: USS FORREST ROYAL DD872 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: 8th Reunion to be held in Norfolk, VA on June 22-25, 2006 at the Airport Hilton. Keywords: Reunion contact

Entry: 48627 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	FORREST ROYAL
ROBERT BAREFOOT wrote on February 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CHIPLEY FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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. Keywords:

Entry: 48443 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR JOHN HALL OF ARKANSAS, FOREST ROYAL, BOSTON, 1951-1953
LEONA MCCARTHY-COOK wrote on January 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: BOSTON MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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 Keywords:

Entry: 41450 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO NEW MY GRANDFATHER
STACI MCGIRR wrote on March 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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

Entry: 40315 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	DOES ANYONE KNOW TERRY MORT?
ERIK MORT wrote on January 26, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone knows Terry Mort please e-mail me. Keywords:

Entry: 40251 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	USS FORREST ROYAL
HUBERT SMITH wrote on January 25, 2004 CITY AND STATE: VA. BEACH VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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 Keywords:

Entry: 36551 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	USS FOREST ROYAL DD 872
ARTHUR FOLLI wrote on August 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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

Entry: 34021 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOST CONTACT WITH RON LARSEN
NAT HOLMAN wrote on May 6, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CEDAR KEY FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 33998 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	SERVICE DATES-----04/52---12/53
FRANK REILLY wrote on May 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NORTH PORT FL UNIT: OPS. DIV.--SONAR F. ROYAL DD 872 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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.

Entry: 32685 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO SERVED 51-53
KRISTOFFER BROWN wrote on March 11, 2003 CITY AND STATE: INDIANAPOLIS IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA 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 Keywords:

Entry: 32606 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES YEARS 1958-1961
CARL JOHANSEN wrote on March 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: EAST SANDWICH MA UNIT: FIRE CONTROL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 32006 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	BLOCKADE
CHAD COX wrote on February 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Keywords:

Entry: 31666 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING TO HERE FROM ELECTRICIANS WHO SERVED DURING 55 TO59
ROBERT PERKINS wrote on February 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WILMINGTON MA UNIT: US NAVY FORREST B ROYAL DD 872 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: looking for bill waller Keywords:

Entry: 30108 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	FORREST B ROYAL INFO
CHARLES MOREL wrote on December 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: KAILUA HI UNIT: FORREST B ROYAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 30063 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
PAMELA WILLIAMS wrote on December 1, 2002 CITY AND STATE: OZARK AL UNIT: USS FOREST ROYAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 27259 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR DADS SHIPMATES
ROGER HEARD wrote on July 31, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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. Keywords:

Entry: 26211 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR OLD SHIPMATES
ROBERT SCHLORFF wrote on June 12, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CAMERON MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WAS ON BOARD FROM AUG. 1952 TILL SEPT 1954. WAS FP2 IN SHIPFITTERS SHOP. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. THANKS! Keywords:

Entry: 26104 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	PLANK OWNERS
NAT HOLMAN wrote on June 8, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CEDAR KEY FL UNIT: DECK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I am looking for fellow shipmates of the USS Royal. I would also like to have information on the Jacksonville Florida Reunion this month. Keywords: Nat. I was with the USS Royal from commissioning, at Brooklyn Naval Shipyard, on June 30, 1946 till Dec. 2, 1947.

Entry: 25086 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	REUNION
MARY KEY wrote on April 29, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I need info on the reunion to be held June 26-28 in Jacksonville, FL. Keywords: Gerald W. Key

Entry: 24782 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	USS FORREST B ROYAL DD872
MELISSA AMRA wrote on April 16, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have any information on my step-father.... he served on the USS Forrest B Royal DD872 from ? - May 10, 1952 when he was injured during some sort of battle....his name was Howard A "Rocky" Rockwood.... For those who knew him, sorry to inform you, he passed away in June of 1994..... Thank you......... Keywords:

Entry: 20483 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	MEDICAL
ROBERT BORWEGE wrote on November 10, 2001 CITY AND STATE: FARIBAULT MN UNIT: MEDCAL CORPMEN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: was on the royal, on it last criuse around africa,until it was given to the turish govt, it also had a small part with apollo 13 . 1969 to 1970 jidda, s a .. the whole crew ended up being golden shellback Keywords:

Entry: 20105 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	CREW MEMBER OF FORREST B. ROYAL DD-872
JAMES MURPHY wrote on October 23, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SHELBY AL UNIT: 2ND DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served on the Royal from Sept., 1950 to Mar., 1954. I would like to here from any ole shipmates. Keywords: Forrest Royal

Entry: 18174 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	FROM 1948 THRU JUNE, 1952
GLENN PLATT wrote on July 22, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PORT RICHEY FL UNIT: USS FOREST B. ROYAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WOULD ENJOY HEARING FROM ANY OF THE SHIPMATES, ON THE USS FORREST B. ROYAL. Keywords: WAS ON THE USS FORREST B. ROYAL, FROM 1948 THRU JUNE, 1952.

Entry: 14723 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)
ED PIERCE wrote on January 31, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SOUTH FULTON TN UNIT: 21816 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to know where the ship USS Forrest B Royal DD872.Also if there is going to be a reunion any time soon.Anyone on the ship during the Korean War during 1950-1954.Would like to hear from any shipmate. Thank You Ed Pierce Keywords:

Entry: 14439 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	INFO ON THE FORREST ROYAL
GREGORY R. D'ANGELO wrote on January 19, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MONROE TOWNSHIP NJ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: I served on the Forrest Royal from commissioning to Pensacola. Love to hear from anyone who served during this period and to know the history of the life of the ship. Keywords: USS Forrest Royal Gitmo. Cuba Shakedown Cruise

Entry: 11922 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	USS FORREST ROYAL DD872
EARL ELLIOTT wrote on September 23, 2000 CITY AND STATE: IN UNIT: USS FORREST ROYAL DD872 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: David Patrick Harrington better known as Peter Hickey, are you still in Boston? Claude Steorts, Ohio? Teddy Zavalick from Simsbury how about you? Kenny Vance, the mail man? Joe Cornett from Oregon? Don Kearns? E. J. Jackson? Any one else? Keywords: SERVED ON USS FORREST ROYAL February 1952thru Oct 1955,2nd class YN at release from active duey

Entry: 8704 USS FOREST B. ROYAL (DD-872)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON FORREST B ROYAL
KEVIN HORAN wrote on May 16, 2000 CITY AND STATE: BOSTON MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Fredrick A Horan Jr was a boiler tech on the Forrest B Royal during the Korean War.He died back in December of 1997.I just wanted to see if I could find some history on his ship or if anybody knew him. Keywords:

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