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Current Message 1 - March 6, 2010
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Entry: 73816
USS Hailey (DD-556)

LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES ON HAILEY FROM 1952 TO 1956

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charles wersinger wrote on 2010-03-06 09:38:03.0

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE THAT WAS ON THE HAILEY FROM 1952 TO 1956.

Keywords: CHUCK

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Current Message 2 - September 21, 2009
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Entry: 71691
USS Hailey (DD-556)

Contact some old shipmates

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Thomas Ioven wrote on 2009-09-21 15:26:15.0

Comments: Served 1956-57

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Current Message 3 - February 8, 2009
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Entry: 69024
USS Hailey (DD-556)

Sailors who served with Raymond Mercer

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Irene Conlin wrote on 2009-02-08 14:38:36.0

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Current Message 4 - June 30, 2008
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Entry: 66294
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Fred Sammis wrote on 2008-06-30 18:59:41.0

Comments: Desron 20 was called Guardian of The Sea.

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Current Message 5 - May 24, 2008
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Entry: 65736
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Looking for information

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Lynda Matthews wrote on 2008-05-24 19:25:55.0

Comments: Looking for old shipmates who were on the uss hailey with my dad Vernon Latsha. He worked in the engine room and has recently been diagnosis with Mesothelioma, a lung cancer cased by asbestos exposure. He said he work for 4 years exposed to it while on the ship....anyone with information on shipmates, who have been diagnosed with this type of cancer, please contact me. Thank you

Keywords: uss Hailey dd556

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Current Message 6 - October 24, 2007
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Entry: 62716
USS Hailey (DD-556)

Served On Haily 1956-1957

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Ben Achee wrote on 2007-10-24 10:57:16.0

Comments: I was a Disbursing Clerk Third Class on the Hailey DD556 from Spring, 1956 to October, 1957. Hailey was homeported Newport, RI. We plane guarded in Pensacola, in Boston Naval Yards Summer 1956, Gitmo shakedown cruise and Med cruise summer,1957. We went thru the Suez Canal summer, 1957 and operated in Red Sea for a month. Had liberty in Aden, Aden which I believe is called Dubai now. I stayed in the Naval Reserve with my last sixteen years in RNMCB-28 Seabee Unit.

Keywords: USS Hailey DD-556

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Current Message 7 - August 4, 2006
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Entry: 58372
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looking to find shipmates of my father

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charles williams wrote on 2006-08-04 16:43:22.0

Comments: looking for any shipmates who would remember my father (deceased) he served on the uss hailey from 1957-1961, he was a boiler maker/ fireman

Keywords: personal friends of my late fater

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Current Message 8 - September 27, 2005
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Entry: 53319
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Looking for info.

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Tember Hamilton wrote on 2005-09-27 00:00:00.0

Comments: hey, I am looking for info on my cousins.

Neil Derby machinist mate 3rd class- navy- U.S.S. Hailey/ U.S.S. Macon

Richard Emmett Derby 1951 engineman 3rd class- navy- U.S.S. Hailey

Charles Lou Derby 1st class seaman (cook) Air force/ Navy- retired in 1959- U.S.S. Hailey

I know thwy were brothers and Neil and Richard lied about Charles age so he could enlist. If anyone knows of them e-mail me plz.

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Current Message 9 - July 31, 2005
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Entry: 52375
USS Hailey (DD-556)

ANY BODY STILL OUT THERE

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TOM BURBICK wrote on 2005-07-31 00:00:00.0

Comments: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS,I ASSUME THAT MANY HAVE PASSED. I AM 70

Keywords: LOOKING FOR FRANCES ATWATER,C.J. GUMINAIC,PETER KALE,VINCENT PERRY

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Current Message 10 - July 24, 2005
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Entry: 52214
USS Hailey (DD-556)

World War Two

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Robert Blake wrote on 2005-07-24 00:00:00.0

Comments:

Keywords: USS Haley DD556 Pacific Fleet under Halsey

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Current Message 11 - May 19, 2005
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Entry: 50976
USS Hailey (DD-556)

Shipfitter 1957-1959

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ray thomas wrote on 2005-05-19 18:36:29.0

Comments: Served aboard hailey as shipfitter with Martin Greaney. Any info on reunions, etc. let me know.

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Current Message 12 - April 18, 2005
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Entry: 50239
USS Hailey (DD-556)

My Father my HERO

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Janette Black wrote on 2005-04-18 11:29:38.0

Comments: Im looking for anyone who may have known my Dad.His name James LeFaive, But he had nick names also, like JJ, Frenchy,and Jimmy.I really Dont know what he did on the Hailey, some have said he may have been a cook. Any information I can get would be woonderful. Thank you J Black

Keywords: USS Hailey 1951-1952

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Current Message 13 - March 28, 2005
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Entry: 49830
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crew rooster

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Joe Ginochio wrote on 2005-03-28 15:53:31.0

Comments: I have an uncle Horance Enea that served on the USS HAILEY 1943-1944. I am currently looking for a complete roster during this time period. He is now 92 and I have been enjoy lisening to his stories over and over.

Keywords: MULLIGAN

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Current Message 14 - September 17, 2004
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Entry: 45858
USS Hailey (DD-556)

Hailey Historian

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Ron Bennett wrote on 2004-09-17 19:59:49.0

Comments: Any info on deceased crewmates-let me know.

Keywords: Served on Hailey-44 months-Haveupdate on roster and memorium for deceased shipmates-1943-1960 If you don;t rcv ship reunion notice-let me know your address,when served and rank

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Current Message 15 - May 21, 2004
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Entry: 43191
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Looking for shipmates

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Diana Phillips wrote on 2004-05-21 14:18:04.0

Comments: My Father served aboard the USS Hailey DD556 from Dec 1959 to 1962 when it was turned over to Brazil. He worked with the engine group. I am looking for some friends of his. They are (sorry for any miss spelling of names) Jerry Homequest, Roger Hall and Henry Oldengarm. I grew up listening to stories of Dad's days in the Navy and thought it would be nice to find some of his buddies for him. If you have any information please contact me. This would be a great present for my Dad. Thank-you very much.

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Current Message 16 - January 7, 2004
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Entry: 39826
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Request for a photo

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Jerry Hale wrote on 2004-01-07 22:51:19.0

Comments: I'm trying to find a picture of the USS Hailey to include in the bio of a friend Joel Masur who served on that vessel 1951-1955. Can someone please eMail me one?

Thanks

Jerry Hale [I'm USN ('55-79) & USMM ('79-99) Ret]

Keywords: USS Hailey DD-556.

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Current Message 17 - December 7, 2003
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Entry: 38997
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looking for a picture

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francis atwater wrote on 2003-12-07 08:10:46.0

Comments: aboard in early 50`s

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Current Message 18 - June 12, 2003
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Entry: 34827
USS Hailey (DD-556)

'THE RANGEFINDER, TARAWA TO TOKYO'

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Janet McIlhaney wrote on 2003-06-12 11:52:36.0

Comments: My husband and I recently met Roger Naylor, who served aboard the USS Hailey during WWII. My husband's dad, Frank McIlhaney Jr. (Tex) also served aboard the USS Hailey with Roger. Roger has written a book, "The Rangefinder, Tarawa to Tokyo", that tells the story of the USS Hailey's exploits during WWII. He has done an awesome job in the writing of this book.

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Current Message 19 - January 5, 2003
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Entry: 30971
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Seeking information

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Jessica Hughey wrote on 2003-01-05 18:21:45.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather, Frank B McIlhaney Jr., while aboard the U.S.S. Haley during WWII. I am interested in any stories of my grandfather that someone might like to share. Thank you.

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Current Message 20 - September 10, 2002
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Entry: 28179
USS Hailey (DD-556)

USS HAILEY DD 556

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JERRY COKEWELL wrote on 2002-09-10 22:59:38.0

Comments: SERVED ABOARD USS HAILEY DD 556 1957 UNTIL 1961 LOOKING TO CONTACT SHIP MATES. I HAVE MANY PICTURE AND WISH TO EXCAHNGE FOR COPIES OF YOURS.

Keywords: SERVED ABOARD USS HAILEY DD 556 1957 UNTIL 1961

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Current Message 21 - August 9, 2002
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Entry: 27496
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Normand Gregoire wrote on 2002-08-09 20:06:28.0

Comments: Looking for shipmates. Reported aboard Jan 59 as a seaman assigned to Deck Force then to OC Division as a Quartermaster. Served until 1962 and helped to turnover the ship to Brazil. Left her as a QM2 and was assigned aboard the USS WADLEIGH DD689 and the list goes on for the next 22 years. Finally retired in Jan 81 as LT LDO Deck.

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Current Message 22 - August 2, 2002
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Entry: 27330
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Anyone on the Hailey in WW2 in the engine room know my grandfather?

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Jared Bazis wrote on 2002-08-02 22:05:10.0

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Current Message 23 - July 17, 2002
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Entry: 27006
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USS Hailey

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Samuel Boatwright wrote on 2002-07-17 10:45:25.0

Comments: I served from May 1951 to February 1954. I would be interested in being contacted by anyone that served during that time on the USS Hailey. My email is sjboat4@aol.com.

Thanks,

SJ Boatwright

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Current Message 24 - February 8, 2002
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Entry: 23001
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Did anybody serve with my dad

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WIlliam Carter wrote on 2002-02-08 12:00:00.0

Comments: My dad, George Carter, served aboard the Hailey as a Machinist Mate in WWII. Anybody surfing this site that may have served with him please contact me.

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USS Hailey DD-556

Contact: 
Bill Haid
6 Mayfield Road
St. Peters, MO 63376-2005
(314) 397-8237. 
 

Task Force 77


 On Mon, 20 Jan 1997 
John Smith  jbsmith@gdi.net  wrote:

6243 Orion Ct.
Orlando, FL 32809 

I Was In The Navy While Serving Aboard The Uss Hailey Dd556. 
I Was In The Korea Area During The Last Four Months In 1953 y
thru January 1953.  Returned To The States In February 1953. 

 We Operated In Task Force 77 While In Korea.  It Is Good To Hear
 From Anybody Who Served In The Korea Conflect.

It Seems Like We Were Forgotton As Far As The World News Is
Concern.

Dominic William Cosenza

On Thu, 10 Apr 1997 
ROLconect@aol.com wrote:
or: TinCanMan2@aol.com

Enjoyed your website. My father served on the Hailey from 1951-1955. He 
would like to hear from others. E-mail ROL conect@aol.com  

My dad's name is Dominic William Cosenza.  A few weeks ago, Dad had
never e-mailed. He is getting so much mail now that we had to give him his
own e-mail address!  He can be reached at ROL conect@aol.com  or his new
address TinCanMan2@aol.com    Thanks so much for taking the time to make my
dad and other shipmates happy.  It has been such a thrill for him and the
rest of the family.
I'm sure that Dad has lots of info to share with you. 
Sincerely,
The Cosenza Family 


Dominic William Cosenza

On Thu, 28 Aug 1997
S.J. Boatwright vbrenig@aol.com  wrote:

phone: (804) 286-2834

R/USS Hailey DD556/Flattops

datein: 05/51 dateout: 02/54

Post War Tour

On Fri, 22 Aug 1997
bachee@softdisk.com wrote:

1414 Fox St.
Bossier City, LA 71112-3735

phone: 318-746-3688

datein: March, 1955  dateout: October,1957

I was a Disbursing Clerk aboard the U.S.S. Hailey (DD-556). I was not a
veteran and ineligible for the American Legion. It is ironic as I spent
thirty-one years in the Naval Reserve program with the last nineteen
years associated with Reserve Naval Construction Battalion 28 (RNMCB
28).

The Hailey was the second U.S. ship to go through the Suez Canal after
the'57 war. We operated in the Red Sea a month. Boy, was it hot! Would
like to hear from Kratz, Dilts, and others.

As a second page enter "hailey" after address below
http://www.softdisk.com/customer/bachee/

Info wanted

On Fri, 14 Nov 1997 
Arlene Del Sarto Email address wrote:

My father, Fred Del Sarto served on the Hailey, USS556, during
ww11.  He is interested in the up coming reunion slated for
April 30 to May 3rd. And do you know any data on the reunion
mentioned above?  It would mean a great deal to my father if
you could e-mail me with any infomation on the subject.  

My email is delsarto@sirius.com

Thanks

Skip Del Sarto