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Entry: 73567 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	ROBERT JAMES SEARLE
KURT WEIDEMAN wrote on February 15, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for information on Boiler Technician, Robert James Searle who died on June 3, 1969 after the collision with the HMAS Melbourne. This is research for our local (Torrance, CA) Veterans' War Memorial Wall. Any rememberances would be welcome, so that the Torrance Historical Society can put a more personal history of a man who is now a "name on a wall" Keywords: USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754)

Entry: 68658 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	HI TO ALL MY OLD FRIENDS.
DAVID FYFFE wrote on January 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SPOKANE WA UNIT: FOREWARD ENGINE ROOM--MAIN CONTROL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I have retired as MM1 with total service time of 22 1/2 years. Still trying to figure out when to retire and draw social security. Hobbies are computers,four wheeling, motorcycle riding and hydroplane raceing. In the summer I work as crew on Mr. Jiggs NM88. A carbonfiber composit, 6 litre hydroplane. Top speed approx. 160 mph. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you Dave Fyffe Keywords: Nickname--Fluffy

Entry: 65568 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	INFORMATION REQUEST
MURAL KOBERMANN SR. wrote on May 11, 2008 CITY AND STATE: ELSBERY MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I would lke all the informatio on the Frankie Evans DD754. Keywords:

Entry: 64891 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	F E EVANS ON TV
RHYS TALBOT wrote on March 23, 2008 CITY AND STATE: MONTROSE CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I was watching an old copy of Boston Blackie TV show and saw #754 in the background as they were filming a fight scene.There were hands on deck in dark blues. I would guess it was Long Beach harbor. The show was shot in the early 1950's Keywords: VMO-6 VMO-2 HMH-462 Marine helicopter squadrons. From 1961 till 1964.

Entry: 62055 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	SAGE BROTHERS FAMILY MEMBER
DALE SAGE wrote on August 23, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SIOUX FALLS SD UNIT: 42MPGPCUSTOMS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I AM A FAMILY MEMBER OF THE SAGE BROTHERS, I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THEIR SHIP MATES BY PHONE 6057284050 OR E-MAIL DALE_S_S@HOTMAIL.COM , I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS THAT HAVE HAUNTED ME FOR YEARS ABOUT MY FAMILY AND THE OTHERS, PLEASE SOMEONE CALL ME DALE SAGE RETIRED ARMY VETERAN Keywords: I AM A FAMILY MEMBER OF THE SAGE BROTHERS, I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THEIR SHIP MATES BY PHONE 6057284050 OR E-MAIL DALE_S_S@HOTMAIL.COM , I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS THAT HAVE HAUNTED ME FOR YEARS ABOUT MY FAMILY AND THE OTHERS, PLEASE SOMEONE CALL ME DALE SAGE RETIRED ARMY VETERAN

Entry: 61591 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	WENT ABOARD IN 1963
STEVEN PAINTER wrote on July 11, 2007 CITY AND STATE: OROFINO ID UNIT: R-DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I went aboard the Frank Evans in 1963 wanting to make one more WesPac cruise which we did. I was saddened to hear of the collision that took so many lives. I left the ship in August 1964 in Long Beach, Ca. Keywords:

Entry: 59837 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	CHANGE OF E-MAIL ADDRESS
PAMELA CHILCUTT wrote on January 29, 2007 CITY AND STATE: LEE'S SUMMIT MO UNIT: FRANK E. EVANS DD753 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Sister of SA Kenneth Wayne Glines Keywords: Frank E. Evans DD754

Entry: 59237 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)
ROBERT ROSENDALE wrote on October 17, 2006 CITY AND STATE: EMDEN MO UNIT: DD 754 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: i served aboard her from 1950 to 1953.

Entry: 52317 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	...A PITTANCE OF A COMMENTARY
BEN ALCOSER SR. wrote on July 28, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ESCONDIDO CA UNIT: M-DIV AFTERENGINE ROOM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: ...yeah, turned out by the Nation's school systems and bound by the traditions of a family's code to "serve the country", I think most of us at that time fell into that category. I am proud to this day of my shipmates. I think constantly of those that went away that dark morn. In a non-illustrious life of hum-drum existence, I look upon my time with my crew as the highlight of my youth. Together we became men and those of us that still maintain contact with each other look at tired and worn bodies, but into eyes that shine crystal clear and beam with pride in knowing each other. My Brothers, I salute you, our fallen shipmates, and all those that have gone on to our Creator. Ben Alcoser San Diego Keywords: no time for nicknames.... other than "turn-to Mother fucker" and "you're just an 'ass-hole and elbows' to me sailor, get to work"

Entry: 50411 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	CREW MAN INFO REQUEST
ALBIE MANTON wrote on April 26, 2005 CITY AND STATE: PARAP NT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was an RAN navy brat who was taken on board (I think) - FE Evans for a tour whilst she was tied alongside the wharf at HMAS Tarangau. I remember being frightened by a crew man who suddenly popped out from a hatch in the after end of the ship. To calm me down a tallish African American (early 20's I believe he worked in the laundry)crew member offered me his hat. I lost the hat some years later and the name of that crewman with it. I would like to establish whether or not this crew man lost his life in the collision of 1969 or not, whether he survived and if he is still alive today. My connection with the other ship with which HMAS Melbourne collided in 1964 was my God-father (Chief Petty Officer Engine Room Artificer) Kevin Fanker surviving this incident. Our up stairs neighbour in the units in which we lived lost her husband Electrician Leonard Teape in this collision, I still recall the early morning in the aftermath and only several weeks later the 3rd birthday of Leonard's children. In 1996 I lost brothers in the Special Air Service Regiment killed in the Black Hawk Disaster at Townsville. I can be contacted on email: raemec@hotmail.com or raemec@gmail.com Thank you for any assistance enabling me to find the FE Evans crew man (or a family contact with whom I can correspond) if in fact it was the FE Evans that visited my childhood home port. Keywords: Re: African American crewman on USS Frank E Evans. Did FE Evans have a stopover at HMAS Tarangau (PNG) prior to sailing to Phillipines and her fateful end?

Entry: 50270 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	MELBOURNE CREW
WAYNE BALDWIN wrote on April 19, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SURRY HILLS UNIT: H.M.A.S. MELBOURNE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: As a crew member on H.M.A.S.Melbourne in 69, I am interested in contacting any crew of Evans who may like to talk about that fatefull night. I have had contact with several crew but have lost all notes over the past 10 years. I have quite a few goods memories when in Subic Bay. Please feel free to contact me at any time Regards Wayne Baldwin Keywords: Engineering Mechanic H.M.A.S. Melbourne

Entry: 48077 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	JOHNNY LOUIS WEBB
WANDA RIPBERGER wrote on January 11, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ELSMERE KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THIS SAILOR WAS ABOARD THE FRANK EVANS SHIP.HE WAS BORN 1946 IN KY AND ENLISTED FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.HE IS NOT LISTED ON THE VIETNAM WALL.THANKS WANDA Keywords: JOHNNY LOUIS WEBB

Entry: 44208 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
DAWN (GEARHART) WILLIAMS wrote on July 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: YEAGERTOWN PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for any information on a list of those who did not survive my uncle Donald Gearhart did not survive Keywords:

Entry: 44188 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	EVANS SURVIVOR
STEVE WHITTON wrote on July 1, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Served on the Evans 67-69 as an RM3. I was on watch in the radio room in the front half of the ship when the Melbourne hit us. I think about the collision frequently and thankfull to still be here. I spent 30 minutes in the water before being rescued by a boat from the Melbourne (the OOD responsible for the collision was in the same boat!)Would like to hear from anyone. I have lots of memorabillia from the collison. Keywords:

Entry: 43970 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	I KNOW A CREW MWMBER
BILL BOYD wrote on June 21, 2004 CITY AND STATE: TAFTVILLE CT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I HAVE KNOW A PERSON FOR APPOXIMATELY 6 YEARS AND JUST FOUND OUT LAST WEEK THAT HE WAS ABOARD THE EVENS WHEN IT WENT DOWN. OUT OF RESOECT OF THIS MAN PRIVITICY, I WILL NOT RELEASE HIS NAME OR ADDRESS UNLESS HE GIVES ME THE OK. I WILL PASS ON TO HIM THAT THERE IS A WEB SITE FOR THE EVANS AND THAT SOME OF HIS FORMER SHIP MATES ARE SEARCHING AND REQUESTING ANY AND ALL INFORMATION REGARTING THE EVANS. THANK YOU ALL WHO SERVED THIS COUNTRY, I WAS TO ILL TO SERVE AND WHEN I WAS BETTER I WAS TOO OLD. I THANK ALL OF YOU AND EACH NIGHT I THANK GOD THAT THERE ARE MEN AND WOMEN WILLING TO SERVE IN THE ARM FORCES, REGARDLESS OF THEIR MOTIVES. Keywords:

Entry: 42981 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	ATTN USS FRANK E. EVANS SURVIVORS
ROY (PETE) PETERS wrote on May 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: REDONDO BEACH CA UNIT: USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for survivors and family members of those that didn't surviveof the 1969 collision with HMAS Melbourne and our ship, USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754). Please contact me regarding the USS Frank E. Evans Association. In Memory Of The 74, Lest We Forget. Roy "Pete" Peters - MM3 Keywords: Collision of 3 June 1969

Entry: 41080 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	USS FRANK E EVANS DD754
JAMES MARTENSEN wrote on February 19, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ANDOVER MN UNIT: 1ST DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Came on board Dec 1964 from the USS St Paul as Bos'n Mate 3rd, Made 2nd on the Evans. Made WestPac 1965 and 1966. Out in May 1967. Have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Could be from agent orange. Any one else have this? Boats Keywords:

Entry: 32972 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	USS FRANK E. EVANS
FRANCISCO ARAGON wrote on March 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: PINE BLUFF AR UNIT: NEPHEW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any information, pictures or any person that might have known my uncle Joe Lewis Gonzales who also perished in the in this very unfortunate accident. Keywords:

Entry: 32485 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	INFL
GERALD (JERRY) GALILEY wrote on March 4, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ORLANDO FL UNIT: DD754 61-64 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: CIC Keywords:

Entry: 30504 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	USS FRANK E. EVANS RESEARCH
ROBERT BROCKINGTON wrote on December 19, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I'm conducting research in cooperation with The USS Frank E. Evans Association and Texas Tech University. It is my goal to establish contact with all survivors of the collision and any family members of the 74 that did not survive. At the present time, everyone I've spoken with has been very helpful and supportive of my efforts. I invite any shipmates, survivors or family members to contact me. Warmest Regards, Robert Brockington Keywords:

Entry: 30427 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	USS EVANS DD754
LARRY ELLIS wrote on December 16, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for a few of the survivors to contact and see how everyone is doing!! Keywords:

Entry: 29407 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	HI TO ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME
THOMAS RHODES wrote on November 10, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: NAVY BLOWS Keywords:

Entry: 28478 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	LOOKING FOR LIST OF LOST FROM COLLISION
MIKE STOWE wrote on September 25, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SOUTH BEACH OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I would like to locate a list of the men lost in the collision with the Melborne. My ship the USS Boyd, DD 544 was decommissioned prior to the incident and some of my friends were transferred to the Evans. I have not been able to locate them and would appreciate if anyone could lead me to the list of names. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 27820 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	PICKED UP SURVIVORS
GARY HOOPES wrote on August 25, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SPIRO OK UNIT: USS KEARSARGE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I think about it often and ask why? Keywords: I was an IC - 2 assigned on-board Kearsarge CVS - 33 We complete recover of security documents and the survivors

Entry: 23204 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
PAMELA CHILCUTT (GLINES) wrote on February 16, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LEE'S SUMMIT MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: There is an article printed in the Independence Examiner about my brother and the other sailors lost at sea. It is talking about trying to get the sailor's name put on the Vietnam War Memorial. Anyone wanting to read it can also get it on the internet site. Address: http://examiner.net Thank you, Pamela Glines Chilcutt CSuzy1@msn.com Keywords: Kenneth Wayne Glines Frank E.Evans DD754 1969

Entry: 20545 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	DID YOU KNOW THOMAS F. TALLON
NANCY TALLON wrote on November 11, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LAWRENCEBURG IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My son's father, Tom Tallon, served aboard the Evans and was killed in the collision on June 3, 1969. Tom was a barbar on ship as well as other things. He had surgery and was off the ship until about three weeks before it sailed. He was transferred back on. I was expecting our child. I had worked on the Navy base at the annex. I saw his ship off and then I flew home to Kentucky. That was the last time I saw Tom. His son, Tom, would like to know about his dad. If anyone out there remembers Tom and would like to share something about him to his son, please email me so I can pass it on to him. Also, does anyone know why the names of those who died are not on the Wall Thank you. Nancy Tallon Keywords:

Entry: 19930 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	SM3 JD JORDAN
JOSEPH JORDAN wrote on October 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LAWRENCE MA UNIT: USS FRANK E EVANS DD-754 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 19223 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	FRANK E. EVANS SAILOR
JERRY STEPHENSON wrote on September 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LANCASTER OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Sailed on Frank E. Evans during1962. Came aboard after BT"B" school and went to westpac. Got a swap onto USS Dixie AD-14 and came back to states. Ended up in nuke school. Retired BTC USNR 1979 and am now drawing retired pay. Would like to hear from anyone who might remember me from those years, almost 40 years ago. Steve BT2 1962 Keywords: USS Frank E. Evans DD-754 Pappy Bruhn BT1

Entry: 19176 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	EVANS SAILOR DOES GOOD
MICHAEL WHITE wrote on September 3, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ANTON CHICO NM UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother Jim is the Commander of the VFW post in Kent, Ohio. He served aboard the Evans in 1960-62. He is active in reunion affairs, having been to Australia a few years back. He collects any and all Evans memorabilia. One of our nicknames for Jim is "754". Our entire family is very proud of him. Michael White Keywords: James E. White

Entry: 17663 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	USS EVANS ASSOCIATION
TOM (CHARLIE) NOBLES wrote on June 30, 2001 CITY AND STATE: OCALA FL UNIT: QM-2 USS FRANK E. EVANS DD-754 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I publish a newsletter for the USS Frank E. Evans Association quarterly, and I am always searching for all shipmates who served on the USS Evans. If you were a former USS Evans shipmate, please send me your name, address, email address, years aboard the USS Evans, and anything you think our association members would remember about you. I really like to get stories about what happened to you or things you remember happenings while you were on board! Thanks! Keywords: I was given the nickname of "Charlie" when we learned what a "charlie noble" was aboard ship, in boot camp. That name stuck!

Entry: 16245 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	USS FRANK E. EVANS
LAURA BROWN wrote on May 2, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PHOENIX AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My husbands father was on the USS Frank E. Evans on the day that iit was struck in 1969 causing it to take all sailers with it. We are in search of any or all information that someone may have on "Robert James Searle". My husband and his Twin were only 4 months old when there father the incident happened and he has no pictures of information on who he or his family were. Thank all of you for any information that you may have. Keywords: 1969 Uss Frank E. Evans

Entry: 14338 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	USS EVAN SHIPS PLAQUE 1969
MEKONG EDUCATION FOUNDATION wrote on January 16, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SAN DIEGO CA UNIT: ARMY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: have Evan's ship plaque from Vietnam 1969 Operation "Daring Rebel" etc. $50 plus s/h Keywords: uss evans dd 754

Entry: 13800 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	CREW MEMBER
CLIFFORD GOWLER wrote on December 24, 2000 CITY AND STATE: WA UNIT: DD754 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: DD754 Keywords:

Entry: 3602 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	BLUE 744
RALPH R. JONES wrote on September 1, 1999 CITY AND STATE: SACRAMENTO CA UNIT: USS FRANK E. EVANS DD754 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY Comments: We recommished her in Aug 1950 Would like to hear from anyone who was aboard, or in our sqad. I was a MM2c Keywords: Squad. cons. of Blue 744 Cunningham 752 and O'Brian

Entry: 2373 USS FRANK E. EVANS (DD-754)	USS EVANS DD754
DANIEL NICHOLS wrote on January 17, 1999 CITY AND STATE: CITRUS HEIGHTS CA UNIT: USS EVANS DD754 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: uss evans dd754 Keywords:

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