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Current Message 1 - April 8, 2009
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Entry: 69792
USS George Clymer (APA-27)

korean war vetran

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william wilson wrote on 2009-04-08 15:52:56.0

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Keywords: U.S.S. George Clymer APA-27 1952-1955

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Current Message 2 - July 1, 2008
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Entry: 66306
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USS Clymer 1947-1949 Willie Oliver (STM1)

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Anna Thomas wrote on 2008-07-01 11:48:22.0

Comments: My father served aboard the USS George Clymer from 1947 -1949 according to one of his DD Form 214's. I am in the process of recuperating his military history so that I can honor my mother by capturing and framing our retirements together. Any pictures, stories, or leads would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Greasy George, APA 27, George Clymer, Stewards mate, Ships cook, crew list, STM1 -TN

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Current Message 3 - February 3, 2008
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Entry: 64147
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COMPHIBRON3 1965-1967

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Donald Sands wrote on 2008-02-03 15:04:52.0

Comments: I was attached to Comphibron3 but we all worked in the same radio shack. Anyone remember RM2 Roger Suey or Rm3 Stanley Gutierrez. or how to get in touch with them. would appreciate an email. thanks

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Current Message 4 - August 6, 2007
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Entry: 61891
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USS Clymer 1942 Hoyle Trenton Hodges

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Betty Duncan wrote on 2007-08-06 23:33:13.0

Comments: Looking for information regarding my grandfather Hoyle Trenton Hodges, served 1942 - ?. KIA/MIA in Koean confict, have his imperisu neptuni regis certificate dated 12/30/42 from USS George Clymer. Any info would be appreciated!

Keywords: Hodges, Clymer, 1942, Imperius Neptuni Regis

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Current Message 5 - January 30, 2007
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Entry: 59852
USS George Clymer (APA-27)

Okinawa to Iwo Jima 1956

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Paul Barstow wrote on 2007-01-30 18:09:10.0

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Keywords: I sailed on the George Clymer from Naha to Iwo for LEX in February 1956. Would be interested to hear from anyone (fellow Marine or ship's crew) who was aboard on that occasion.

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Current Message 6 - August 12, 2006
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Entry: 58462
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I was aboard the greasy george 1964 and 1965

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george mcfadden wrote on 2006-08-12 21:52:46.0

Comments: JUST CURIOUS ABOUT OTHERS THAT WERE ABOARD IN 64 AND 65

Keywords: USS GEORGE CLYMER APA27

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Current Message 7 - February 23, 2006
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Entry: 55924
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Radioman aboard USS George Clymer

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Ralph Otto wrote on 2006-02-23 14:44:47.0

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Keywords: I served aboard the George Clymer from 10/1951 until 9/1954 as a Radioman, ultimately achieving the rank of RM2 shortly after leaving the Clymer for a very short duty tour aboard the LSM268. Would like to hear from any other Radiomen, or anyone else, who was aboard the Clymer during my time period. If interested in the annual Clymer reunions you can contact the USS George Clymer Reunion Group at: drvino@provide.net.

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Current Message 8 - January 15, 2006
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Entry: 55191
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military.com APA 27 Unit Members page

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C. Nielsen wrote on 2006-01-15 15:45:21.0

Comments: Find a buddy http://unitpages.military.com/unitpages/unit.do?id=701346

Keywords: APA-27

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Current Message 9 - January 15, 2006
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Entry: 55186
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USS George Clymer APA-27

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Gary Hornung wrote on 2006-01-15 09:10:17.0

Comments: Served on board the Clymer from 1964-1966 Was on board when we collided with another ship in Buckner Bay, Okinawa during a typhoon. Uss Wyss ended up on a coral reef and had to be towed to Japan for repairs. We steamed to Sasebo, Japan and made repairs to our bow

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Current Message 10 - December 27, 2005
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Entry: 54866
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Boat group/Side cleaner

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Jim Rentfro wrote on 2005-12-27 14:06:23.0

Comments: If anyone has any info about John Borman, served on board 1965, 1966, Please email me. How about a Whitman BM2.

Keywords: Olongapo 1965 1966 bowhook

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Current Message 11 - December 2, 2005
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Entry: 54459
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Ship's Deck Logs

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Scott Strance wrote on 2005-12-02 11:08:47.0

Comments: Several people have inquired about the Ships Deck Logs. I secured a set of the logs for the time my father was on-board the Clymer (06/50-06/51).

The following link will assist you in securing your own copy:

http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq73-1.htm

~scott

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Current Message 12 - September 21, 2005
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Entry: 53256
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picture's

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CHRISTOPHER Nielsen wrote on 2005-09-21 00:00:00.0

Comments: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/NavyShips/TheAmericanWatchDog.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/NavyShips/CanYouHearMeNow.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/NavyShips/GeorgeClymerPassingBallastPoint.gif

George Clymer Passing Ballast Point

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/NavyShips/APA27USSGeorgeClymer-Bgnv.gif

Is that "The American Watch Dog"? What do them jarheads want with -OUR- Dog?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/NavyShips/MikeWasRightTshirt.jpg Would you wear UN blue?

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Current Message 13 - September 21, 2005
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Entry: 53244
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Where O' where is the George

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Christopher Nielsen wrote on 2005-09-21 00:00:00.0

Comments: AP-57 / APA-27 George Clymer Arthur Middleton Class Transport: Laid down as African Planter, a Maritime Commission type (C3-P&C) hull, under a Maritime Commission contract, at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS. Launched, 27 September 1941 Renamed George Clymer, 9 June 1942 Acquired by the Navy and Commissioned, 15 June 1942 as USS George Clymer (AP-57) Redesignated Attack Transport (APA-27), 1 February 1943 Decommissioned, 31 October 1967, at San Diego, CA. Struck from the Naval Register (date unknown) Final Disposition, fate unknown George Clymer received five battle stars for World War II and eight battle stars for Korean service Specifications: Displacement 9.000 t.(lt) 16,725 t.(fl) Length 491' Beam 69' 6" Draft 26' 6" Speed 18.4kts Complement 578 Troop Accommodations 1,304 Armament one 5"/38 dual purpose gun mount, four 3"/50 dual purpose gun mounts, eight 20mm guns, four .50 cal AA machine guns Propulsion Steam turbine, single shaft, 8,500shp

On page 66 of the March 01, 1969 issue of a marine salvage publication is a picture of the Clymer with the caption “NOW DISMANTILING”. This page is in hand. BoneYard was in the US.

Keywords: APA-27

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Current Message 14 - July 17, 2005
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Entry: 52075
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Looking for Hal Groesbeck

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Renald Goyette wrote on 2005-07-17 00:00:00.0

Comments: Hal & I celebrated my birthday July 26, 1953 in Sasebo. I've been looking for him for many years. Last I knew he lived in Thousand Oaks, CA. No information in the phone book there. If any one knows Hal please have him get in touch with me. Thanks to one and all.

"George" was a great little ship!"

Keywords: Hal & Renald were bunkmates on the USS George Clymer APA 27 from June/July 1953 through November 1953 in Korea.

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Current Message 15 - June 12, 2005
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Entry: 51484
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Looking for shipmates

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Gottlob Robert (Bob) Idler wrote on 2005-06-12 00:00:00.0

Comments: I was aboard the USS George Clymer APA-27 from 1948 - 1952. Looking for any information anyone has on this ship. Would love to hear from E.K. Keyser or Olie Dean Carter or their whereabouts. I have a picture of my crew with the ship if anyone is interested.

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Current Message 16 - June 3, 2005
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Entry: 51312
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Ship mates USS George Clymer APA-27 1962-1964

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James McKnight wrote on 2005-06-03 00:00:00.0

Comments: Looking to see if there is going to be any renunions for shimates on the USS George Clymer APA-27 in years 1962 to 1964 in the OR [Radioman} division.

Keywords: Looking for shipmates from USS George Clymer from 1962 to 1964.

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Current Message 17 - December 6, 2004
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Entry: 47342
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Looking for Dad's shipmates

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Rebecca Hunt wrote on 2004-12-06 23:32:50.0

Comments: I am looking for shipmates of my dad, Robert Walker. He served 1952-1955. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers him or knows the whereabouts of Otis Lee Finney, Jr.(originally from San Diego, CA) or Kenneth Harris (originally from Como, TX)

Keywords: George Clymer APA 27 - 1952-55

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Current Message 18 - September 12, 2004
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Entry: 45766
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Email update

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James Pemberton wrote on 2004-09-12 15:30:28.0

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Current Message 19 - August 17, 2004
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Entry: 45284
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Looking for Addison Horace Spinney

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James Pemberton wrote on 2004-08-17 22:13:48.0

Comments: Spinney was a radio operator...He and I were friends but I lost track of him when he transferred to the USS Clymer in 1951....I would like ot hear from him if possible or anyone knowing his whereabouts....... Thanks

Keywords: C divison USS Henrico APA 45

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Current Message 20 - April 6, 2004
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Entry: 42159
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Flags, 56-57

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Lewie Gress wrote on 2004-04-06 22:17:20.0

Comments: I was a seaman until O'Reilly jumped ship and they promoted me to signalman. Yes Holman, I remember the crazy commodore and his flag, but I don't remember his name either. Am planning to attend the October reunion, and look forward to a few more games of poker or whist with old shipmates. Also in contact with yeoman Ted Hagenbucher.

Keywords: Lewie Gress, Ted Hagenbucher, 56-57

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Current Message 21 - March 11, 2004
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Entry: 41679
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Looking for info on my Grandpa J.E. DUNN

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Megan Meeker wrote on 2004-03-11 23:38:52.0

Comments: My grandpa passed in september of 03'. i dont know much about his time served except for that he was a signalman third class (T) USNR. He recieved Honorable Discharge from Shoemaker CA. in December of 1945. He started his active duty in San Francisco CA. If anyone has any info or may have known him please email me back, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Keywords: Standard C.C. Unit Thirty, USS GEORGE CLYMER,USS LST 247

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Current Message 22 - March 4, 2004
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Entry: 41497
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Looking for shipmate's of my father

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Martha Baker wrote on 2004-03-04 16:01:30.0

Comments: My father, Joe H. Saunders (died in '96) of NC served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1950-1951. He served aboard the USS George Clymer and the USS Gen. John Pope. Does anyone have any information that would help me regarding those 2 ship's activities and does anyone remember my father? I'm betting someone lost some money to him in a card game! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Current Message 23 - February 13, 2004
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Entry: 40861
USS George Clymer (APA-27)

Josephus C. Weaver

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Gerald Weaver wrote on 2004-02-13 20:16:05.0

Comments: My dad served on the Clymer, years served i'm not too sure of. He passed away Aug. 28, 2003. I'm the youngest among three. Any info, rememberance of my father would be greatly appreciated. From what little he told me was that he was a cook. Although I remember seeing a news clipping that his mother had cut out, it was something to do about special ops training on the island of Saipan. What ever it was he did it lies with him.

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Current Message 24 - January 23, 2004
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Entry: 40208
USS George Clymer (APA-27)

SM DAN 'TOM' THOMAS 1955-1958

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Dan Thomas wrote on 2004-01-23 19:45:59.0

Comments: I was in the first division for two years and BMI Barrett was my supervisor. Then I went to the signal bridge for two years. O'Reilly, SMI, was my supervisor at that time. My nickname was "Tom". I would like to hear from anyone that served between March, 1955 through October, 1958. You can email me at dodi@mycobbweb.com Hoping to hear from some of you shipmates out there. Dan "Tom" Thomas

Keywords: Served from March 55 to Oct. 58

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On Tue, 28 Oct 97 
Scott Strance Email address wrote:

I was searching the WEB for information regarding my fathers NAVY
activities and have not had much luck.  I thought you might be able to
point me in the right direction.

He was in the NAVY and in Korea from 09/50 - 09/51 aboard the APA-27 or
George Clymer.  I've been able to determine he made the landings at
Inchon in September 1950 then went to the East side along with the
Battleship Iowa and that's about all.  I'm looking for history for that
period with that boat.  

Can you help?

Update: As it turns out, I was able to determine the Deck Logs were
available for his boat.  After a small process to order the records and
a 6 week wait (plus some cash)  I received the logs from my dads ship 
for the 13 months he was on it.  These are detailed deck logs in daily
increments of 4 hour watches.  It lists EVERYTHING the ship was doing 
and narrows it to within the 4 hour block.  It was approx 450 pages 
(legal size) of the actual logs.

I then took them to a local printing company and had them sprial bound.
Then came his birthday and what a surprise!

If you need any of the link addresses, I think I still have them around.
Thanks for taking the time to check up.

Thanks.
Scott
Austin, Tx

Contact wanted

On Fri, 30 Oct 1998
Peter Wurdella Email address wrote:

3683 DARREN THORNTON WAY
LAS VEGAS, Nevada 89120

Phone: 702 898 7750
Fax: 702 434 0685
Email: WURDELLA@WEBTV.NET

Comments: 

I SERVED WITH BOAT UNIT ONE (NAVAL BEACH GROUP ONE) MADE  THE INCHON
AND WONSAN LANDINGS 1950-1952.

ABOARD THE GEORGE CLYMER APA-27 1952-1954. LAST RATING BM3.

Flag Div.

On Wed, 5 May 1999 
Jim Samples Email address wrote:

Great web site!  I am looking for information on the flag division
of the USS George Clymer during the periods between 1952-1955.
A few of us have a reunion every year in Tenn.  But, we are interested
in what happened to the ship and where we can get a complete list
of those who served with us.

Thank you.

Jim Samples
Keymarmom@aol.com