Robert James Searle

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)

Hi to all my old friends.

Comments: I can be contacted at d.fyffe@earthlink.net or 509 290 2884 cell 509 924 6631 work. 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

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Information Request

Comments: I would lke all the informatio on the Frankie Evans DD754.

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F E Evans on TV

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.

SAGE BROTHERS FAMILY MEMBER

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

Went Aboard in 1963

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.

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Change of e-mail address

Comments: Sister of SA Kenneth Wayne Glines

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...a pittance of a commentary

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"

CREW MAN INFO REQUEST

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?

Melbourne Crew

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

JOHNNY LOUIS WEBB

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

looking for information

Comments: looking for any information on a list of those who did not survive my uncle Donald Gearhart did not survive

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Evans Survivor

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.

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I KNOW A CREW MWMBER

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.

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ATTN USS FRANK E. EVANS SURVIVORS

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

USS Frank E Evans DD754

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

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USS Frank E. Evans

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.

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USS Frank E. Evans Research

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

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USS Evans DD754

Comments: Looking for a few of the survivors to contact and see how everyone is doing!!

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hi to anyone who remembers me

Comments: NAVY BLOWS

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Looking for list of lost from collision

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

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Picked up Survivors

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