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Entry: 80559 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	ROBERT J. MARSH
DAVID SLIFFE wrote on October 1, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Trying to locate info on Robert Marsh, possibly assigned between 1946-1966. He was possibly a navy diver or demolitions expert. Received several medals. I am told he also did some boxing. Any info would be appreciated thankyou Keywords:

Entry: 74615 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	USS FRANK KNOX KOREA
JERRY DAVIS JR. wrote on May 7, 2010 CITY AND STATE: YELM WA UNIT: USS BELLEAU WOOD / USS ESSEX SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking to locate friends, shipmates, officers etc. Who knew my father during the Korean conflict on board the USS FRANK KNOX. I am unaware of his rate but believe he was assigned to deck force. He used to fight smoker on the ship in know that. I had a picture of him in the ring. I am not sure what other information that would be helpful I do know that they hit hawaii a few times (go figure) I am not sure where else. He passed in 1993 and I never really got to ask him the things I would now. I have since served in the Navy as a radioman on board the USS Belleau Wood and the USS Essex. Both in Sasebo Japan. SEVENTH FLEET! Guess it runs in the blood. Any help you guys can provide a fellow sailor I would appreciate it!!!! IT2 (SW/AW) Jerry Davis USN Veteran. Keywords: USS FRANK KNOX, DECK FORCE, BOXER, SMOKER, SWIMMER

Entry: 71204 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	LOOKIN FOR OLD BUDDIES
RODRIGO RAMOS wrote on August 8, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SAN LUIS AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Im looking for old shipmates to have a renion from the uss douglas a munro so if you read this please look me up!!!! Keywords: I was in the Korean war and im looking a Mr.Smitty and a Mr. Peterson and a Mr. Rogers in 1950 I boarded the uss frank knox and was transferred to the uss douglas a munro in 1951

Entry: 67327 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	FRANK KNOX 54-56
FRANK GATTONE SR. wrote on September 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: EVERGREEN PARK IL UNIT: DDR742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: i was aboard from 54-57..don't remember too much..i worked in the engr office as engr officers yeoman..don't remember too many names but read larry bonners comments and i do remember him Keywords:

Entry: 66576 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	AFTER ENGINE ROOM 1958 TO 1961
HAROLD CHEETWOOD wrote on July 20, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LAKE ELSINORE CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Went to the Knox right out of boot camp in Sept 58. Worked and did my watches in the After engine room for the 3 years on board. Left the ship just before it finished the fram overhaul at Mare Island. Had a ball with the locals in vallejo. Cruise night every night of the week. Good times for sure, same thing in San Diego while I was going to A/C and R school. Lot of good memories, the west Pac cruises and the trip to Australia. I just can't remember a lot of my shipmates names. I do remember Dave Waddell an engine man EN 3, The Wanlass brothers, both MM's, Danny Oneal BT, Tim Britz who ran the machine shop, Bolinsky (SP) I think a BT. He and his partner run the slush fund, Ketcham I think he was a BT 1, there was also 2 other brothers out of Yuma, AZ. Maybe the Johnson brothers?? both MM's. Went to MM school at Great Lakes (1959) and air conditioning and refrigeration school(1960) in San Diego while serving on the Frank Knox. Have been in the HVAC business from the time of my discharge in 1962 until I retired last year. Thank you Navy for that. Keywords:

Entry: 66320 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	USS FRANK KNOX DD742
CHARLIE FULLER wrote on July 2, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I server abourd the Frank Knox from 1961 thru 1963. We were home based out of Japan. I was a radar man. Looking for some ship mates that served in that time frame. Charlie Fuller RD3 Keywords:

Entry: 63411 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	JIMMY (J.W.) GREGG
JIMMY (J.W.) GREGG wrote on December 15, 2007 CITY AND STATE: KEMAH TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Served on Frank Knox 1954-1958. Was ship welder - damage control. I'm in Houston/Galveston area now. Looking for others who served with me. Looking for DES PACK, FRANK KNOX, 1954-1958, Don Foreman, Iceman Walter Hanes, Don Foreman, Frank Cope, Schuler, Moose Keywords: DES PACK, FRANK KNOX, 1954-1958, Don Foreman, Iceman Walter Hanes, Don Foreman, Frank Cope, Schuler, Moose

Entry: 62767 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)
ROBERT ALLISON wrote on October 28, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BOYD TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: the name of this ship is on my dad's sea bag with several other names. just wondering Keywords:

Entry: 62562 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	GREG ARATA TMSN
GREG ARATA wrote on October 10, 2007 CITY AND STATE: NOVATO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 62379 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	USS FRANK KNOX DDR-742 1961- 1964
MANUEL MONTOYA wrote on September 22, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ESPANOLA NM UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Out of boot came aboard the uss Hamel AD17 1960, Was on the knox 1961 thru 1964.Station in yoko, japan. came back to state side in 1964 aboard the USS Piedmont AD17.

Entry: 61783 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	USS FRANKKNOX DDR742
RICHARD MCSWEEGAN wrote on July 28, 2007 CITY AND STATE: OLD SAYBROOK CT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Reported aboard at Long Beach in OCT 61 just prior to leaving for Yokosuka. Have many memories of the tour of duty. Remember making the movie "No Man Is An Island" with Jeffery Hunter, being station ship for 30 days in Hong Kong and our patrols into the Yellow Sea. Advanced to YN1 in May 63 and departed the KNOX for a tour of shore duty in SEP 63. Keywords:

Entry: 57521 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	FRANKIE K SHIPMATES, 56 - 61
GARY MARKELL wrote on June 5, 2006 CITY AND STATE: POCAHONTAS AR UNIT: FRANK KNOX DDR 742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: When I was tfrd.from MM School Great Lakes to S. D. Naval shipyard to board the Frank Knox. I was late a few days and the Frankie K was later than me. She had to get repaired in Hi. before coming stateside. We couldn't go fast enough to drop our depth charges on the way to Mare Island in 1958. Captain Case was a "Mustang" prev. mach. mate, so he was down there with us and couldn't get any more out of it. That was the way the next 4 years went aboard my favorite Lady. I was in the fwd. eng.room then took over as the Logroom yoeman. Everything was changed in the Fram II overhaul and I got discharged then. Keywords: Does anyone remember when we were chasing a sub. out of San Diego about 1959 or 60? Had the 7th Fleet out for 3 days and nights and then it surfaced. Was a whale. Typical of the rummies we had on board those days. Would like to hear from anyone who served then.

Entry: 57520 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	FRANKIE K SHIPMATES, 56 - 61
GARY MARKELL wrote on June 5, 2006 CITY AND STATE: POCAHONTAS AR UNIT: FRANK KNOX DDR 742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: When I was tfrd.from MM School Great Lakes to S. D. Naval shipyard to board the Frank Knox. I was late a few days and the Frankie K was later than me. She had to get repaired in Hi. before coming stateside. We couldn't go fast enough to drop our depth charges on the way to Mare Island in 1958. Captain Case was a "Mustang" prev. mach. mate, so he was down there with us and couldn't get any more out of it. That was the way the next 4 years went aboard my favorite Lady. I was in the fwd. eng.room then took over as the Logroom yoeman. Everything was changed in the Fram II overhaul and I got discharged then. Keywords: Does anyone remember when we were chasing a sub. out of San Diego about 1959 or 60? Had the 7th Fleet out for 3 days and nights and then it surfaced. Was a whale. Typical of the rummies we had on board those days. Would like to hear from anyone who served then.

Entry: 53455 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	E-MAIL UPDATE
WAYNE WARLICK wrote on October 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CANYON LAKE TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 52479 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	KNOX ON THE ROCKS
HARRY ABBOTT wrote on August 7, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Knox on the rocks I was on the Knox when she ran a ground. Reading some of the posts brings back memories like it was yesterday. I’m going to be sixty next month and my short term memory sucks. but I can remember that barge and the names of most of the men on it and the men trying to tie it down to the main deck . I was on the main deck trying to keep the barge from smashing hedge hogs like they were eggs. I thought I would pee my pants every time the barge hit the side of the ship and crushed a hedge hog All of the men on the barge and on the main deck were friends of mine. Hit the beach with all of them at one time or another. Before the storm the ships diver Scott went over the side to assess the damage. He was a big ol red head boy from Texas use to work the oil fields. This man had balls. there were sharks in that water twice his size.. Scott was on the barge, Pat Paterson BM3 and Pat Paterson BM2, Henderson BM2, RenskersBM3, Dwight Marshal BM3, Mike Downs, Jerry Boyd, Jerry Voss, Bull GM3(real last name) CobbGM3, Phillips BMSN,SweeneyBM3. Two officers on the barge. the acting XO. I believe he was from Boston can’t remember his name everyone liked him. and a JG, I think it was Mr. Brown . After the barge was pulled away I sat in the barber shop With Klimas the barber and mellowed out until they passed out the little plastic bags for our wallets. Oh Crap!!!!    Like to hear from old ship mates Harry Abbott Keywords: Knox on the rocks

Entry: 51619 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	USS FRANK KNOX DDR 742
WILLIAM MADDEN SR. wrote on June 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CHESAPEAE VA UNIT: USS FRANK KNOX DDR 742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: What like to hear from any of my old ship mates From the Ist div deck force and gungange Keywords: Home Ported in China on Frank Knox DDR 742 1948 to 1949

Entry: 51618 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	USS FRANK KNOX DD 742
WILLIAM MADDEN SR. wrote on June 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CHESAPEAE VA UNIT: USS FRANK KNOXDD 742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: What like to hear from any of my old ship mates From the deck force and gungange Keywords: Home Ported in China on Frank Knoxs 1948 to 1949

Entry: 51318 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	MY HUSBAND WAS ON THE THE U.S.S. ELLET(398)
LILLY (EVERETT) MAY SR. wrote on June 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: TERREBONNE OR UNIT: ? SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to piece together the history of Mr. Everett's life, for his remaining blood child, Janet Everett,and grand children. My daughter sent for his records, but we wonder if there is more, then what we have already. We would like to pass on his naval heritage. I have no idea how much it will cost? But if there is a charge. Let me know, I hope I can afford it. Thank You, Lilly Everett, May Keywords: wife of navy Veteran, he is now deceased. Checking for all battles, of the U.S.S. Ellet during 2nd world war. He Participated in the battle of Midway June 3, 1942 and June 8, 1942 Guadalcanal, Tulagi, Solomon Islands, during the period August 7-9, 1942 Japanese dive, USS Enterprise.August 24, 1942.

Entry: 47638 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	CLARENECE 'WALLY' WANDERSEE
R.H. VINCENT wrote on December 21, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BOISE ID UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Writing some stories on my uncle, Clarence "Wally" Wandersee, whom served in the Naval Armed Guard 43-44, the USS Frank Knox, DD-742 from 45-48, Naval Reserve, San Diego until 1955. Have info from Bob O'Kon in 2000 on my uncle, but interested in anyone else whom knew him either before or after, any stories or images, etc. Keywords: 1943,1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, Merchant Marine, Naval Training Center, Great Lakes Naval Station, Armed Guard Station, Brooklyn, NY., MS Rosemont, SS Aurora, USS Frank Knox, DD-742, Shipfitter 2nd Class, Asiatic-Pacific, American Area,European, African, Middle East, San Diego.

Entry: 47471 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	SERVED ON KNOX 64-67
GARY PLATOU wrote on December 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ROMEOVILLE IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 47277 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	CHANG OF ADDRESS
ROGER CARNAHAN wrote on December 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CAMDEN TN UNIT: US NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: TPSN UNIT NAME: USS Frank Knox DD 742 YOUR HEADER: Served 1960 thru 1964     MESSAGE NUMBER: 17299 EMAIL: pcarnahan1@charter.net POSTED: 2001-06-13 10:30:23 TPSN URL: navy/uss_frank_knox UNIT: USS Frank Knox (DDR742) SERVICE: - US Navy        FIRSTNAME: Paul Roger LASTNAME: Carnahan STREET: 3530 Highway 70 W CITY: Camden STATE: Tennessee ZIP:38320 COUNTRY: USA TELEPHONE: 731/584-1578 FAX: KEYWORDS: COMMENTS: Went aboad at Mare Island Ship Yard durinr FRAM Conversion 1960. Served onboard while home ported in Yokosuka, Japan. Would like to hear from any ship mates from this time period. Roger Carnahan MM1 Keywords:

Entry: 47004 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	FIRE CONTROL TECH. , FRANK KNOX 1955-1957
STANLEY BUCK wrote on November 21, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WALDPORT OR UNIT: FOX DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: An FT2, I was on the Knox for about 2 1/2 years. I used to know Perry Cramblit, Max Bahr, Phil Ciampa, George E. Smith, Ens. Krumwiede, Hammner, and others. After I left the Knox, I joined the Air Force for 19 years. Retired 1976 with 24 years service time. Keywords: USS Oriskany from 1953-1954. Basic at San Diego, Company 757, 1952

Entry: 41279 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	DEC DIV 49-53
ROBERT (CHICKEN) BAIRD wrote on February 26, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BURLINGTON KY UNIT: USS FRANK KNOX DDR742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: aboard from late '49 to early '53, most in deck divs,search for anyone, try for Mousey Meyers,Dean Grubb, George Bacon (snipe) Keywords:

Entry: 40435 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	KNOX CREWMEMBER 45-48
WILSON ROSS wrote on January 30, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LA MESA CA UNIT: QM/SM 3/C SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Aboard and on bridge during collision with Higbee during refueling off Hawaii. No casaulties. Skippers relieved of command,after inquiry at Pearl Harbor. Division was Knox, Chevalier, Sutherland, Higbee. DesDiv 17 out of San Diego. Keywords:

Entry: 37478 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	SERVED ABOARD KNOX 1951-55
LARRY BONNER wrote on October 10, 2003 CITY AND STATE: GARNER NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Hi, I was trying to find the name of the fourth destroyer in our squadron in 1951-55, when I happened on to this website. I was an IC Communications Electrician aboard the USS Frank and remember the Hollister and Ozburn, but the name of the fourth ship escapes me. The Knox published an album, filled with comments and pictures, of our Pacific Cruise in 1952, which I still have, but that doesn't help me. It sure brings back lots of old memories though, like: Captain John with the bullets in his ears, and, I think, the only brig on a destroyer in the US Navy. Keywords: USS Frank Knox, Korea DDR742

Entry: 36984 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	KNOX 57-59
BILL SEARLES wrote on September 17, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: ET(N)3 Electronics gang Keywords:

Entry: 36271 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	HITTING THE WHALE
ROBERT (SOAPY) JONES wrote on August 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: My dad Robert C. "Soapy" Jones was a telegrapher aboard the USS Frank Knox 1950-1952. Dad loved to talk about his time aboard her and share his memories with my husband (now retired Navy). Dad passed 01 Oct 1996, but I will always have his memories in his cruise book and clippings about hitting the whale. Robin C. Jones Rogers MSN, ANP, CS Keywords:

Entry: 35959 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	I WAS THERE
THOMAS VERNON wrote on July 31, 2003 CITY AND STATE: INDIANAPOLIS IN UNIT: BOILER ROOM, U>S>S> FRANK KNOX DDR 742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was on the ship for 5 years. I went aboard early 1953. Transfered to U. S.S. Shields in 1958. Keywords: Big Red

Entry: 34360 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)
DENNIS STANBERRY wrote on May 24, 2003 CITY AND STATE: VIRGINIA BEACH VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 33162 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	NEW ADDRESS
CINDY DUGAN BECHARD wrote on March 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the daughter of Johnny Dugan who served on the Frank Knox from '50-'53. I have heard from several people through the help of this website. My e-mail address has changed though and I wanted to update the system. My new address is clbechard@hotmail.com. Thank you, Cindy Dugan Bechard Keywords: Johnny Dugan

Entry: 32388 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	FRANKT KNOW DDR742
WILLIAM RENKEN wrote on February 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: BULVERDE TX UNIT: SHIP FITTERS SHOP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for Larry Cooper, MM2; who served during 1955-57. If you have any information, please e-mail me at Wilson-kim@prodigy.net. His last known address was in Texas. Keywords:

Entry: 31688 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	DDR 742, 1953 TO 1957
RAY COPENHAVER wrote on February 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: GLENCOE CA UNIT: FRANK KNOX DDR 742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I served aboard the USS Frank Knox from 1953 to 1957 as an Electronic Technician. Would like to hear from anyone that served with me. Keywords:

Entry: 31030 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	SEARCH FOR LEON CHAMBERS
RAMIE LARRY WORKMAN JR. wrote on January 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FIELDALE VA UNIT: USS TALLADEGA APA 208 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: LEON AND I RAN AROUND ALOT, WE BOTH PLAYED MUSIC, HE PLAYED ABOUT ANY INSTRUMENT INCLUDING THE PIANO Keywords: LEON CHAMBERS, USS TALLADEGA APA208 FROM 1963 UNTIL I GOT OUT IN JUNE OF 1966. HE WAS SIGNALMAN 2ND CLASS. ORIGINALLY FORM FUQUAY VARINA NORTH CAROLINA, NEAR DURHAM NC

Entry: 29721 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	RADAR CREW 1950-53
LONNIE MCCAIN wrote on November 20, 2002 CITY AND STATE: DUNCAN OK UNIT: RADARMAN - 50-53 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Went aboard Jan. 1950 @ Hunters Point from Radar School, was on shake down cruise based in San Diego when Korean war started. Made two cruises to far east oboard Knox in 1950 and 1952, was transfered to oakland Naval Hospt. on return to San Francisco and received medical discharge in 1953. Would like to hear from members of "O Div" during that time. Keywords: Radar Crew

Entry: 28520 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	KNOX ON THE ROCKS
TOM THOMAS wrote on September 28, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BEND OR UNIT: USS CONSERVER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I was aboard the salvage ship USS Conserver (ARS 39), one of the first on the scene of the Frank Knox grounding. We laid something like 22 sets of beach gear. Also had a pumping crew on board the entire incident. Conserver was one of the two ARS's connected to her stern when she finally came off. Also the ship that towed her stern first into Taiwan. It was a terrible grounding and about the hards't salvage job I remember my 4 years on Conserver. Keywords: Knox DDR 742

Entry: 28460 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	USS FRANK KNOX REUNIONS
BOB O'KON wrote on September 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: OAKLAND PARK FL UNIT: USS FRANK KNOX DDR742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The USS FRANK KNOX DDR742 REUNION ASSOC. HOLDS ANNUAL REUNIONS. THIS YEAR NOV. 6-10, 2002 AT THE HOLIDAY INN FISHERMANS WHARF, SAN FRAN. CA. I ALSO MAINTAIN A HUGE LIBRARY OF MEMORABILIA AND HISTORY ITEMS, INCLUDING LOG BOOKS, PICTURES, SOUVENIOR ITEMS, ETC. IF INTERTESTED CONTACT ME. BOB O'KON, PRES. USS FRANK KNOX DDR742 REUNION ASSOC. 115 ROYAL PARK DRIVE, OAKLAND PARK, FL. 33309 TEL. 954 717-9906. Email: bobokon@aol.com Thanks Keywords: The USS FRANK KNOX known as the 'FIGHTING FRANKIE K' Served in three wars; WWII, VetWar, Korean. A very proud ship.

Entry: 28078 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	FRANKIE K
BOB MARTIN wrote on September 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: TUCSON AZ UNIT: US NAVY, BT 3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: SERVED ON THE FRANKIE 'K' FROM DEC. 62 TO JUNE 65. WAS DISCHARGED JUST BEFORE SHE RAN AGROUND.CROSSED THE EQUATOR TWICE ON THE OLD GIRL.SCALDED BADLY IN JAPAN WHILE GETTING HER READY FOR VIET NAUM. WORKED IN THE AVT AND FORWARD FIRE ROOM AS A BT3. JUST WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY OF THE OLD GUYS OUT THERE. IF SO HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS. Keywords:

Entry: 23219 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	ONBOARD WHEN SHIP WENT AGROUND 4-64 TO 3-67
GARY PLATOU wrote on February 16, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Was in foward fireroom when Knox went aground . Keywords:

Entry: 22956 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	SERVED DEC 1966 FEB 1970 BOILERMAN
CHARLES (CHUCK) GRAHAM wrote on February 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: FT. WAYNE IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 22899 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	KNOX ON THE ROCKS - THROUGH RECOMMISSIONING
KERRY LECRONE wrote on February 4, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ATLANTA GA UNIT: DDR 742 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was a Gunners Mate on the Knox (actually on the helm) at the time of the grounding. I stayed on in Yokosuka for the repairs and all of the Court Martials as a witness. I rode her back to the states and was discharged shortly thereafter. Keywords:

Entry: 22263 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	'TILL THE COWS COME HOME'
JAMES SIERS wrote on January 13, 2002 CITY AND STATE: MOGADORE OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The Division Commanders reply to CTF-77 when asked for small boys(Tin Cans) to extend their stay. I have four small boys who will stay till the cows come home, thus we returned in April 1951 instead of December 1950 Keywords: DesDiv 112-Ozbourn,Frank Knox, Hollister and McKean

Entry: 21975 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	BRAVE CREWMATES SAVE KNOX
WILLIAM DALL wrote on January 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: A number of the sixty three residual crew members left aboard the Knox should have received recognition for saving their ship from virtual destruction. After Knox was beached on Pratus reef; tropical storms took an awful tole on her hull when a barge loaded with her fuel oil and sixty five tons of munitions repeatedly slammed into her starboard quarter. Initially we laid our bodies over the stacks of every high explosive imaginable. The hulls crashed together and some of the munitions started to slide off the edge of the barge. When the barge came to the end of its cable tether, it would rebound and crash into Knox. A combination of this hammering effect and explosives rolling overboard gives rise to the question; what if the hammer,anvil and explosives all come together at the same time! Because I'm writing this, you can conclude that we did not die. It was only by the grace of God that I'm here to write about this to you. I don't have the names of those brave men; they know who they are. I think in all fairness that our Navy should recognize the saving of our ship Frank Knox DDR-742 Keywords:

Entry: 21660 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	ALFRED SCHMIDT
DAVID SCHEIN wrote on December 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My name is David Schein and I work for a Law Firm in NYC named Weitz and Luxenberg. We represent men that have illnesses from Asbestos. One of my clients died from Mesothelioma, a cancer that is only caused from Asbestos. His Name is Alfred Schmidt. The reason I am writing is that Mr Schmidt served aboard the USS Frank Knox from 1951 to 1954 as a Machinist. I am looking for anyone that may have served about the Frank Knox at that time and also hopefully knows him. My phone number is 1-800-438-9786 ext 587 or you can e-mail me back. If you have anyone and don't feel comfortable giving me their names you can just have them call me at the above number. I do not have a lot of time to find someone and would appreciate any help you could give me. Thank you very much David Schein Keywords:

Entry: 20426 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	LOOKINGFOR SHIPMATES
JOSEPH LIVECCHI JR. wrote on November 7, 2001 CITY AND STATE: MANAHAWKIN NJ UNIT: BOILERTECH 3RDCLASS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: WAS ABOARD 1968-JULY 1970 Keywords:

Entry: 19527 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	PRATAS REEF
HARRY ABBOTT wrote on September 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SUPPLY DIV SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was on the Frank Knox when she ran a gound would like to hear from ship mates It took four months to get her off the reef and millions to get her back in the water. sold to the Greak navy for two hundred fifty thousand.scrapped last year. Keywords:

Entry: 17769 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	THE THORNTON BROTHERS
KEVIN THORNTON wrote on July 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: FAYETTEVILLE AR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My three uncles, Emmett (deceased in 2001), Wayne (deceased), and Herchel Thornton served on the USS Frank Knox during the Korean conflict. Some local Arkansas newspapers dubbed the ship "USS Thornton" in articles featuring them. Would like to correspond with anyone who might remember them to get a better idea of their military history for my family research. Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 17596 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	KNOX ON THE ROCKS
BILL STAHL wrote on June 26, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 17299 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	SERVED 1960 THRU 1964
PAUL ROGER CARNAHAN wrote on June 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: FALLON NV UNIT: USS FRANK KNOX (DDR742) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Went aboad at Mare Island Ship Yard durinr FRAM Conversion 1960. Served onboard while home ported in Yokosuka, Japan. Would like to hear from any ship mates from this time period. Roger Carnahan MM1 Keywords:

Entry: 15199 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	CREW MEMBER ON THE KNOX FROM 1949 -1952
LYLE SOMERVILLE wrote on February 25, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LUCAS TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS FRANK KNOX DDR 742 Ship and personnel was awarded 3 battle stars ,while deployed in the Korean police action. Keywords:

Entry: 14279 USS FRANK KNOX (DD-742)	USS KNOX 1945
JANICE BROWNING WILSON wrote on January 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LUTZ FL UNIT: ???? SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was a radarman on the USS Knox during World War II. I have photos of friends and fellow shipmates which may be of use to someone needing information. I do not know too much other than my dad was in a typhoon on the Knox and had to be sent home for a mental breakdown. The time period should be around 1945. His name is Billy C. Browning and is now deceased. Keywords: USS Knox

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