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Entry: 81671 USS GURKE (DD-783)	AIRMAN RESCUE
T.E. MOORE wrote on January 8, 2012 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: On June 8,1952, a F4U-4 aircraft Bu.No.97162 of Squadron VF-193 off of the aircraft carrier USS Princeton CVA-37, was ditched at sea. The injuried pilot, Lt.(jg)Edwin M.Crow,USN, was rescued by the USS Gurke DD-783. WELL DONE, USS Gurke DD-783. Keywords: F4U-4-VF-193-USS Princeton CVA-37-

Entry: 81213 USS GURKE (DD-783)	INCHON
CLAIRE MCCANN wrote on November 30, 2011 City and State: BRADLEY OK Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: MY HUSBAND, ROBERT C. MCCANN, WAS ONBOARD THE USS GURKE DD783 DURING THE INVASION OF INCHON. HE WROTE OF SOME THINGS THAT HAD HAPPENED AND THE NOTEBOOK IS STILL FAINTLY LEGIBLE. I'M WONDERING IF ANY OF THE SHIPMATES THAT WERE WITH HIM DURING THIS TIME HAD KEPT ANY NOTES OR DESCRIPTIONS OF WHAT WAS GOING ON. HE TOLD ME THAT HE WAS EMBARRASSED TO GO TO THE SICKBAY FOR A WOUND THAT HE HAD RECEIVED ON HIS LEG THAT TORE HIS UNIFORM FROM SOME SCHRAPNEL THAT WAS FIRED FROM AN ENEMY. HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE TOO MANY THAT WERE DEAD OR DYING TO REPORT HIS LITTLE MISHAP. IF THIS IS TRUE THEN AN INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO BE DONE TO SEE IF ANY OTHER SAILORS WERE THERE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. MANY ARE PROBABLY NOW DECEASED AS MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 28, 2005. HE WOULD THIS MONTH BE 82 YEARS OLD. MY HUSBAND PLAYED THE MANDOLIN AND ENTERTAINED WITH OTHER SHIPMATES ONBOARD AND OFF. HE WAS ALSO IN THE GOLDEN GLOVES BOXING. I HAVE A PICTURE OF HIM IN A RING WITH HIS BOXING GLOVES ON AND SAILORS ALL AROUND HIM. Keywords: NOTEBOOK BY SAILOR ON BOARD USS GURKE DURING INCHON INVASION

Entry: 66266 USS GURKE (DD-783)	CREWOF USS GURKE 1947/1951
EDWARD KEENAN SR. wrote on June 29, 2008 City and State: SCOTCH PLAINS NJ Unit: USNAVYKOREA Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: namesofshipmates Keywords: Korea

Entry: 65512 USS GURKE (DD-783)	LOOKING FOR FORMER SHIPMATES
DONALD KIRKLAND wrote on May 5, 2008 City and State: PLANO TX Unit: USS GURKE DD783 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: would like to hear from anyone who servedon the uss gurke in the 1950 to 1954 Keywords: kirk inchon invaasion known as one of the sitting ducks

Entry: 57484 USS GURKE (DD-783)	TONY MURPHY
SHARON RIEU-SICART wrote on June 2, 2006 City and State: NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad was a sailor thru and thru, loved what he did. Served 20 years active, 10 reserve. Passed away in 1973. Please drop a line if someone out there remembers. Sharon Keywords: Tony Murphy -- Signalman / SMC USS Gurke DD783 1945-47 (Plank owner) USS George DE697 1947-50 USS Eversole DD789 1950-52 Navy Base, Brooklyn 1952-54 USS Goodrich DDR831 1954-57 USS Bailey DDR713 1957-58 USS Maloy EDE791 1961-62

Entry: 54752 USS GURKE (DD-783)	PHILLIP SPENCER, USS GURKE
PAULA GUNDERMAN wrote on December 20, 2005 City and State: BURKESVILLE KY Unit: USS GURKE 1952-1952 BT1 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Fee free to email me Keywords: Anyone remember my Dad, Phillip Spencer......he recently passed away with pulminary problems...Would like to hear about my dad in the old days

Entry: 49645 USS GURKE (DD-783)	2005 GURKE REUNION (2)
BOB EVANS wrote on March 20, 2005 City and State: CINCINNATI OH Unit: USS GURKE (O DIV.) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: YOU CAN GET ALL THE INFO ON THE USS GURKE DD783 WEB SITE. CONTACT PERSON IS ED ELLIS,,THE DATES FOR THE 2005 REUNION ARE 4/21 TO 4/24,AT SAMS TOWN CASINO AND HOTEL,1-800-456-0711,USE CODE 10280,IN TUNICA MS.,HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. Keywords:

Entry: 49644 USS GURKE (DD-783)	2005 GURKE REUNION
BOB EVANS wrote on March 20, 2005 City and State: CINCINNATI OH Unit: USS GURKE (O DIV.) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: PLEASE TRY MAKING IT TO THE 2005 REUNION IN TUNICA MISSISSIPPI,AND ANY OTHERS THAT FOLLOW. Keywords: GURKE REUNION ASSN. VICE PRESIDENT

Entry: 48302 USS GURKE (DD-783)
WILLIAM T. FLYNN wrote on January 21, 2005 City and State: STATEN ISLAND NY Unit: ENGINERING DIV. Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: served on USS Gurke 1947--1950 Keywords: earl anglin, beauford byerly, kenan , snider and jensen

Entry: 44431 USS GURKE (DD-783)	PAST CREW MEMBERS
BOB EVANS wrote on July 13, 2004 City and State: CINCINNATI OH Unit: USS GURKE-RADARMAN Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: If you are a past crew member,or relative,please go to USS Gurke DD783,and sign in,to get your name on the list for the newsletter,reunion news,and other helpful info.We would like to encourage any and all of you,to attend our yearly reunions.2005's will be in Tunica Mississippi,and we would like to see a big turnout,with lots of enthusiasm,and pride for our wonderful ship.Let's show the old Gurke spirit,like we used to when ever we got Liberty Call.Thanks,Bob Evans,Vice President,Gurke Reunion Association. Keywords:

Entry: 44155 USS GURKE (DD-783)	1952-56
WALTER WILKES wrote on June 30, 2004 City and State: MOUNT HOLLY NJ Unit: USS GURKE DD783 BT2 1952 -55 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Good ship. Helluva crew. Besides the war only unfortunate memory is racial segregation. The black gang was 100% white. Keywords: USS Gurke DD783 BT2 1952-55

Entry: 39240 USS GURKE (DD-783)	SITTING DUCKS
GEORGE BUSBY wrote on December 17, 2003 City and State: CECIL AR Unit: USS GURKE DD783 (L950-54) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard the USS Gurke in the Engine room when we took fire from the Island. I was hit and transfered to the DeHaven. I would like to hear from anyone that was aboard the Gurke from l950 to Feb. l954. I received the Purple Heart from Adm. Higgins. Keywords: DESRON9 Sept 13, l950 Sitting Ducks

Entry: 36188 USS GURKE (DD-783)	THE SITTING DUCK SQUADRON 2004 REUNION
RICHARD A. (RICH) BOWMAN wrote on August 10, 2003 City and State: ROY UT Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: We are trying to locate and contact former members of the Korean War who served aboard the following destroyers: USS DeHaven (DD-727), USS Mansfield (DD-728), USS Collett (DD-730), USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD-729), USS Henderson (DD-785) and USS Gurke (DD-783). The destroyers comprised Destroyer Squadron 9 (DESRON9) and became known as The Sitting Duck Squadron, for their pre-invasion assault on Wolmi-Do Island at Inchon, Korea on September 13, 1950. These six ships received the Navy Unit Commendation for their bravery and heroism on this historic day. We like to locate veterans of DESRON9 to determine potential interest for organizing a Sitting Duck Squadron Reunion, to be held in 2004 at a yet to be determined location in the United States. Interested veterans may write, call, or E-mail either: William H. Barnes III 2 Williams Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401-2215 Telephone: (410) 263-2006 Richard A. Bowman 5007 S. 1800 W. Roy, UT 84067-2988 Telephone: (801) 774-9098 E-Mail: rbowman866@aol.com Keywords: USS DeHaven (DD-727), USS Mansfield (DD-728), USS Collett (DD-730), USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD-729), USS Henderson (DD-785) and USS Gurke (DD-783)

Entry: 33135 USS GURKE (DD-783)	LOOKING FOR 1958 PICTURES
CHERYL SCHMOCK wrote on March 28, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was on the USS Gurke in 1958. HIs name is Harry A. Heinly. There is a color photo of the ship coming (or leaving) San Francisco. I have tried to find this picture and have been unsuccessful. I would love to give this to him for a gift. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 31359 USS GURKE (DD-783)	TRYING TO FIND INFORMAION
PATTY NOLAN wrote on January 18, 2003 City and State: GODFREY IL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I'm trying to find out information on my father. What he did on the ship and his rank or paygrade? Our son is in the Navy now and we would like to find out some things. My fathers name was George A. Nolan and he served on the USS Gurke. If anyone knows of him please let me know. Keywords:

Entry: 30079 USS GURKE (DD-783)	SERVED 1951-1953
JOSEPH SCARBROUGH wrote on December 1, 2002 City and State: GRASS VALLEY CA Unit: USS GURKE Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone that seved on the ship from 1951-1953. Keywords: Joe, Boilerman,USS GURKE,DD-783.

Entry: 29852 USS GURKE (DD-783)	USS GURKE
GEORGE ROEST wrote on November 24, 2002 City and State: MUSKEGON MI Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 29755 USS GURKE (DD-783)
CLARENCE COOK wrote on November 21, 2002 City and State: BRAZIL IN Unit: USS GURKE DD 783 Service or Relationship: - Comments: I served aboard the USS GURKE 783 --1951 TO SEPT. 1953. Keywords:

Entry: 29753 USS GURKE (DD-783)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
CLARENCE COOK wrote on November 21, 2002 City and State: BRAZIL IN Unit: USS GURKE DD 783 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 22603 USS GURKE (DD-783)	BEST REGARDS
DANIEL S. LANDERS wrote on January 24, 2002 City and State: ERLANGER KY Unit: GUNNERY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from old shipmates - Korean Conflict Keywords:

Entry: 20678 USS GURKE (DD-783)	USS GURKE
JOHNNY ADAMS wrote on November 15, 2001 City and State: GLENCOE AL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for shipmates of my father, John Lewis Adams. He was on the USS Gurke in or around 1952 - 1955 as FN. I have Navy pictures of him if anyone requests them. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him. One of his best friends was Donny Lairmore from Illinois. John was from Gadsden Alabama. Keywords: Johnny Lewis Adams FN 1952 - 1955

Entry: 20651 USS GURKE (DD-783)	USS GURKE
JOHNNY ADAMS wrote on November 14, 2001 City and State: GLENCOE AL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am searching for old friends or shipmates of my father, John Lewis Adams, from Gadsden, Alabama, who served aboard the USS Gurke around 1955. If you remember him, I will appreciate any information you could give. Keywords: Johnny Lewis Adams

Entry: 20574 USS GURKE (DD-783)	1951-52
JOHN (JERRY) WELSHANS wrote on November 12, 2001 City and State: PLYMOUTH CA Unit: USS GURKE MM3C Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SHIPMATES WHO SERVED ON THE GURKE WITH ME. Keywords: USS GURKE DD783 1951-1955

Entry: 20277 USS GURKE (DD-783)	SERVED 1951 TO1955
JOHN (JERRY) WELSHANS wrote on October 31, 2001 City and State: PLYMOUTH CA Unit: USS GURKE MM3C Service or Relationship: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like hear from old friends and shipmates just the live ones.especially ROMOAN ANTONIO GONZALES HE LIVED IN INGELWOOD CA. WENT BACK TO SEE HIM BUT HE MOVED. NO BODY KNEW WEAR!!!!! Keywords: USS GURKE DD783

Entry: 12708 USS GURKE (DD-783)	SHADOW BOX FOR DON WILSON
LAURA HALL wrote on November 3, 2000 City and State: BEAVERCREEK OH Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Hello, I'm Don Wilson's daughter. My dad is now deceased and I'm trying to gather a memorial shadow box of his time as a member of the Naval Armed Forces for my mom. I'm looking for help in identifying what medals/ribbons my dad should have. Any medals/ribbons my dad may have had are either lost, stolen, or otherwise gone. Can someone help me identify what he would have received? I have some listed on his discharge paper, but I know there are others he should have (like the newly released Korean War Medal and the Navy's Combat Action Ribbon). He served on the USS Gurke as a YN3 from Mar 53-Mar 57. Does anyone know where I could purchase these medals/ribbons or even a YN3 insignia from that era??? I would pay for any photographs he may be in also??? (I have no pictures of him in his uniform although I do have a picture of the Burke via the internet). This might be a tall order, but I'd sincerely appreciate any little help I can get. Keywords: Combat Zones: Inchon, Pusan, Hungnam (Aug 1950); Sep 1950: Reconnaissance in force on harbor of Inchon, Korea and island of Wolmi Do and final amphibious assult on Sep 1950; Entered Chinese waters as unit for patrol of Formosoan Straits in defense of the Island of Formosa (Feb 1951).

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