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Entry: 82844 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	U.S.S. HOBSON
JOE EDWARDS wrote on April 23, 2012 City and State: EMERSON NJ Unit: U.S.S. ROOKS DD-804 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: There was an article about The U.S.S. Hobson which collided with The Aircraft Carrier Wasp. The story was in The Bergen Record of Northern New Jersey. They had some of the sailors stories that were on board the Hobson and also off the Wasp. Anyone that might have lost family members and are seeking some information should check out this article. I am sorry for all of you that lost a family member. Joseph Keywords: U.S.S. Rooks DD-804

Entry: 81731 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY BROTHER
BETTY PARKER wrote on January 14, 2012 City and State: COLUMBIA TN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother was on the USS Hobson when sank. He was lost at sea. His name is William Erby Allen. I was only 8 years old at that time. If anyone has photos of the crew on that ship or knew William please email me and let me know. God Bless you. Keywords:

Entry: 78998 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	HONORING OUR HERO'S
CLAUDIA THOMPSON wrote on May 23, 2011 City and State: TARRYTOWN NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: As we come to this Memorial Day 2011, I would like to say a thank you and to Honor the Men who survived and were lost aboard the USS Hobson, as well as all those who have,are currently or will serve in our armed forces to protect our lives and freedom. Thank you and may God bless you and your families. From a family member Keywords: USS Hobson

Entry: 77397 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE HOBSON 1943 TO 1945
BRUCE WALSTAD wrote on January 9, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: For the past 10 years I have been collecting information on the USS Hobson for the years 1943 to 1945. My father, Carlton Walstad served on the Hobson during that time period. I am looking for photos, ship's menus, personal stories, etc. Keywords: USS Hobson, D-Day, photos, Okinawa, DD-464 DMS-26

Entry: 76772 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER
FALLON WAGNER wrote on November 14, 2010 City and State: CT Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have known Horst Wagner, killed on the USS Hobson in April 1952. He was my grandfather and he was killed one month before my father was born. Keywords: USS Hobson, April 1952

Entry: 74178 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	SAILOR LOST ON USS HOBSON
DOUG CARR wrote on April 1, 2010 City and State: CO Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Gene Carr was lost at sea aboard the USS Hobson. Anyone? DC Keywords: Genie Carr

Entry: 74039 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	DAVID BAKER
CLAUDIA THOMPSON wrote on March 23, 2010 City and State: TARRYTOWN NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Uncle David Baker was on board and died when the ship sank in April 1952. If there is any survivor or family member that may have heard his name I would like to talk to you. Sincerly Claudia Thompson Keywords: U.S.S.Hobson

Entry: 73789 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOOKING FOR JACK CLEMENTS USS HOBSON CASUALITY
JACK MURPHY wrote on March 3, 2010 City and State: GLOUCESTER NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Mayors advisory member looking for photo of Jack Clements who was one of 176 sailors killed on USS Hobson.We are honoring all service persons KIA with banners to be hung on Broadway in months of May and November Keywords:

Entry: 70455 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	SINKING OF THE HOBSON
JOSEPH (NOW LINDA) BEDORE wrote on June 5, 2009 City and State: PHOENIX AZ Unit: USS RODMAN DMS 21 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was there that horrable night, it happend on April 26th 1952 at 10:38 PM. I have coppies of all of the photos that appeared in Life Magazine including the cover drawing of the colision. I helped scrub the oil off of the duty radar operator and gave him my bunk for the night. He told me all about it except he couldn't remember everything after being hit on the head by a raft droped from the Wasp. Some how he was picked up by our Whale boat crue and brought aboard our ship. I will never forget that night. Keywords: The sinking of the Hobson DMS 26

Entry: 69988 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	U.S.S.HOBSON DM26
FRANK OCONNOR SR. wrote on April 26, 2009 City and State: S WEYMOUTH MA Unit: USS HOBSON DM 26 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Contact with other survivors and family members of fellow shipmates. Keywords:

Entry: 69109 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INFO WANTED
ROLLIE HUBBARD wrote on February 13, 2009 City and State: FT. MITCHELL KY Unit: RETIRED Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am doing this for my mother Ruth Skaggs (Walton) her baby brother Joe Walton was assigned to the USS Hobson and was one of the 176 men that went down with the ship. If any one can tell me anything for her I would be grateful. I want to thank you for your service. Keywords:

Entry: 68239 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON
CINDY BUCKNER wrote on December 13, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: My great uncle Earnest Buckner was on the hobson also and didnt make it. Keywords:

Entry: 65663 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON
CURTIS WILLIS wrote on May 18, 2008 City and State: GREENVILLE SC Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Uncle, Bobbie Willis was also on that ship and did not survive the collision. Any info/photos would be much appreciated! I too would like info on any reunions and get togethers. Keywords: USS Hobson

Entry: 65385 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	RICHARD
MOLLY MAYHEW wrote on April 25, 2008 City and State: CHOCTAW OK Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would love to know if there is anyone who knew my Uncle Baldy (Dick) Sites while he was assigned to the Hobson? He was part of the crew who tragically did not survive the wreck from the WASP - and I would love to tell my father any stories or information that would help him find some peace with this terrible tragedy. Uncle Baldy was from Lima, Ohio. It would be great if there was anything from someone who was there. I was unaware there were survivors. Thank you and God Bless. Keywords: Hobson wreck in 1952

Entry: 64400 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INFORMATION ON UNCLE WHO WAS ABOARD DURING INCIDENT
FREDERICK HOGAN JR. wrote on February 20, 2008 City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM Unit: Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Comments: My Uncle; Billy Hogan was killed when the WASP collided with the Hobson. I have been looking for a list of survivors and a list of the casualties. Any information would be greatful Keywords:

Entry: 64399 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INFORMATION ON UNCLE WHO WAS ABOARD DURING INCIDENT
FREDERICK HOGAN JR. wrote on February 20, 2008 City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM Unit: Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Comments: My Uncle; Billy Hogan was killed when the WASP collided with the Hobson. I have been looking for a list of survivors and a list of the casualties. Any information would be greatful Keywords:

Entry: 64398 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INFORMATION ON UNCLE WHO WAS ABOARD DURING INCIDENT
FREDERICK HOGAN JR. wrote on February 20, 2008 City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM Unit: Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Comments: My Uncle; Billy Hogan was killed when the WASP collided with the Hobson. I have been looking for a list of survivors and a list of the casualties. Any information would be greatful Keywords:

Entry: 64276 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON BASIL DAVIS ABOARD THE HOBSON
DAMINA SHELTON wrote on February 13, 2008 City and State: LAWRENCEBURG TN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My father is looking for any information on the Hobson disaster that took the life of his cousin, Basil Davis. If anyone knew Basil or can contact me with information as to how many ships where involved and the specifics of the incident, we would appreciate it. Thank you.

Entry: 64021 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	KOREA1952 WASP HOBSON COLLISION APR.26
EDWARD FILMER wrote on January 25, 2008 City and State: WILMINGTON NC Unit: RADAR CIC.1951-53 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: any hobson survivors recall darkend ship maneuvers and comments arguments on bridge ??? 170 men lost .memorial @ charleston..sc.. Keywords: j.smartz.southerland. sanger. ramey capt. melin farquar.kelly.poulnot..

Entry: 63781 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	SURVIVORS?
KIMBERLY KING wrote on January 11, 2008 City and State: LITTLETON NH Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I am the Grandaughter of W.R. Melcher, he was on the Hobson in 1945, I am looking for anyone who was also on the ship that is still alive. If anyone can help with any information...I would really appreciate it! Keywords:

Entry: 62688 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	PHOTOS, MEMORIES, ANYTHING?
STELLA COTTON wrote on October 21, 2007 City and State: PHOENIX AZ Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Im a distant family member of Robert(Bob)Vincent who is my Great Uncle. I've only ever had one photo of him in his uniform and was hoping perhaps some fellow shipmates of his had some from his time on the Hobson on which sadly he lost his life.I never had the chance to meet him as he died many years before I was born in 1968 but I remember fondly the stories my grandmother passed onto me. She said all he ever wanted to be from the time he was a kid was a sailor. So badly so that he lied about his age to join the Navy alittle earlier. Any personal knowledge of him or what he did daily on the ship would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: United States Navy USS Hobson DMS26 Sailors photos photographs

Entry: 59284 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON
LISA TORRISI-RUIZ wrote on October 19, 2006 City and State: NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have know my great uncle "Joseph Torrisi". He died when the Wasp collided with the USS Hobson. Any information would be great. Keywords:

Entry: 59283 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON CREWMEMBER
LISA TORRISI-RUIZ wrote on October 19, 2006 City and State: NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Great Uncle; Joseph Torrisi was killed when the WASP collided with the Hobson. I have been looking for a list of survivors and a list of the casualties. This site was a blessings. I don't know what his rank was or any information at all. Keywords:

Entry: 58243 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	SEARCHING FOR CREWMATES OF CHARLES WILBUR VENNELL
ROBERT RITCHIE IV wrote on July 27, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am attempting to find anyone who may have known Mr. Vennell during his time aboard the USS Hobson. His daughter is currently the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 512AW in Dover Delaware. I the, historian, am attempting to reconstruct the events surrounding the service of this gentleman. Thank You, MSgt Ritchie Keywords:

Entry: 58163 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	WINFRED O. HARPER
RICHARD HARPER wrote on July 20, 2006 City and State: FORT WORTH TX Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Winfred O. Harper, served on the Hobson during WW II. He later became a missionary to Africa. He drowned in Tanganyika in 1958. He is buried in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. I am going back to Tanzania in Dec. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a church he started in 1956 He told stories of the Hobson. One time, a bunk below him caught fire. With torpedoes below the bunks, that was a problem. He was taken before the captain, where it was discovered that he was the only man on the ship that didn't smoke. The guy below him was guilty. He managed to steal steaks from the officers mess. He figured out how to wire them to boiler pipes and broil them. He was very popular. I would love to hear any stories. Thanks. His son... Richard Harper Keywords:

Entry: 57548 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF CHARLES DAVID SMITH JR.
ROBERT SMITH wrote on June 6, 2006 City and State: PHOENIX AZ Unit: N/A Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to discover my uncle who was killed in the Wasp accident. Is there any one who remembers him? I was watching a news program about heros and I relaized there are heros in our past who I should remember better. Please help. Keywords:

Entry: 55483 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	HOBSON REUNION
MARLENE (HOEFER) BRUMMOND wrote on January 30, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I would like information on the USS Hobson Reunion held in Charleston each year. Will there be a 2006 reunion? Keywords: USS Hobson

Entry: 55076 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOOKING FOR NAMES OF THE SHIPS CREW
JOSEPH DE FILIPPO wrote on January 8, 2006 City and State: SEBASTIAN FL Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: MY NAME IS JOE DE FILIPPO I WAS ON THE HOBSON FROM 1948 TIL 1952 WAS TRANSFERED TO THE USS JUBALANT AMS EARLY APRIL BEFORE SHE WENT DOWN.I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT WHO THE SERVIVORS WHERE AND THE WHOLE CREWS NAMES AT THAT TIME I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET ANY INFO ON ANYONE. THANK YOU Keywords: USS HOBSON DMS26

Entry: 53217 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON
MARLENE (HOEFER) BRUMMOND wrote on September 19, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to reach Parvin Sharpless....I spoke with him several years ago regarding my father, Lt. William A. Hoefer. I would like to talk with him again. Keywords: Hobson

Entry: 52666 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	NEED INFORMATION ON THE HOPSON
MARY HAAS wrote on August 16, 2005 City and State: CARLSBAD CA Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I am looking for any information on the collision of the Hopson and the Wasp. My uncle, Frank Zwingman JR, was one of the victims and I am trying to get information so I can write a book to honor his memory and that of my grandfather. I would appreciate all of the information that I can get. Personal stories, either first or second hand, would be a real blessing. Thank you Keywords:

Entry: 50104 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	HELPPP ASAP
RICH S. wrote on April 11, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Need information of how they tried to save survivors and such... as soon as possible i have to give presentation on the topic soon Keywords:

Entry: 47761 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	CECIL MAUZY MY UNCLE
CYNTHIA PARZIALE wrote on December 28, 2004 City and State: TUCSON AZ Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My unclue Cecil Mauzy went down on the Hobson, I never knew him but would love to hear anything about him, perhaps someone might remember him. He worked down in the engine room. He always told my dad that if anything happened he would never survive because of his location. Please respond if you remember him. Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 44439 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INFORMATION ON LOST SAILOR
MARCIA HOGAN wrote on July 13, 2004 City and State: PORT HURON MI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother, William (Billy) Hogan served on the USS Hobson and was killed when it collided with the Wasp. I would like to know if any of the survivors remember him? Thanks Marcia Hogan Keywords:

Entry: 43804 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INFORMATION ON LOST SAILOR
LEA BAUGHMAN wrote on June 14, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I only recently found out that I had an uncle (my mother's brother) while I was going through old family photos after my mother's death. He was lost at sea in the accident of the USN Hobson on April 26, 1952. I would like to learn anything about him, or how I can go about finding more information. His name was Jack E. Lamison. I have a photo of a gravestone. That is all I know. Thanks. Keywords: USN Hobson

Entry: 42321 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INRE -SAMUEL P. EARNST- FOR BILLIE LEWIS
HOMER MASCULINE wrote on April 13, 2004 City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL Unit: USS ELLYSON DMS 19 Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I served with Samuel P. Earnst from i948 till 1952- aboard the I served with Samuel P Earnst from 1948 till april 1952 aboard the USS Ellyson DMS 19.Sam was transferred to the Hobson. He was my best friend aboard the ship.I have a few humorus storries, memories of our times.I wish to extend my belated condolences to the family, and friends of Samuel. I hope this note can be forwarded to Billie Lewis Who has made an inquiry concerning Samuel P. Earnst Keywords:

Entry: 41141 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	MACHINIST MATES
ARNOLD KWIKKEL wrote on February 21, 2004 City and State: ROCK RAPIDS IA Unit: USS C K BRONSON DD668 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would be interested in a list of engineers that did not survive. Keywords:

Entry: 36001 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	UNCLE DIED AT SEA ON THE USS HOBSON, INFO NEEDED! PLEASE!
LISA SHAUB wrote on August 2, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I understand that in the book (photo album) that my mother had, my uncles last name was spelled incorrectly....instead of Oliveria, it was spelled Oliver. If ANYONE remembers him or has ifo on him, please email me. Thanks so much! Lisa Keywords: My Uncle, Robert Oliveria was on the USS Hobson the night it collided with the Wasp.

Entry: 34497 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	I WAS THERE.
ELWOOD MOSS wrote on May 29, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was there. I survived. I have information. All of the survivors names, and the ships crew names from the original list of the memorial. Email me if you want me to pass it along. yncey7@msn.com Keywords: SN Elwood Moss

Entry: 32335 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON DMS 26. A SURVIVORS STORY
RAYMOND MUNROE wrote on February 26, 2003 City and State: MONTROSE NY Unit: PHIBLANT [AMPHIBIOUS FORCE-ATLANTIC FLEET Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: "A Survivor's Story" is not mine but that of a Quartermaster 2nd Class whose name I do not recall. He had written an article published in either ARGOSY or TRUE magazine maybe 50 years ago, but somehow the issue got lost over the years. His story struck home for two reasons; first, he was sleeping in his bunk in the same compartment as I had on my third Naval Reserve training cruise in 1950 on Ludlow DD438, also a Benson-Livermore class. I remembered quite well the "ladder" [more like a very narrow stairway complete with risers--some ladder!] leading to the head he had to swim up and through UNDER WATER! Second; I had a similar experience in November, 1952 when my ship Ruchamkin APD89 was rammed by a Texas Co. tanker of 10,000 tons 60 miles off Cape Henry, VA at about 0215h on 11/14. We had taken an Army Recon unit (41 members) aboard at Little Creek two days before to demonstrate the latest in amphibious assault. We had taken them back aboard about 4 hours before. APD's have a troop compartment on each side (in place of weather deck on a DE) and they were assigned to the port compartment. Unfortunately the tanker rammed our port side, but providencially at the after motor/engine room. How much does a 6,000HP electirc motor weigh? Try lifting a six HP motor, then multiply that by 1,000. Enough, for it to keep us from being cut in half and going down at least as quickly as the Hobson. My compartment was just aft of this but we caught the rebound. I slept just to starboard of the ladder to topsice. I awoke to complete darkness--no power and the battle lamp batteries had gotten run down. I somehow knew I could not use that. I got down nearly hip-deep into sea water, fuel oil from our ruptured tanks below, and crude oil from the tanker's bow. I saw later that the tanker bow had crushed it. I knew my way in the dark back through the cargo hold to Steering Aft and out throufh that hatch. It was just about as dark with no moon and no stars. Something, or someone!) told me to go up and over the boat deck using the starboard ladder and between the the 4 double-stacked LCVPs and then up the ladder to the signal brige. Only then did I learn what had happened. If I had used the port ladder to the boat deck I, without shoes, would have fallen onto torn and jagged steel, and then into the sea. We were towed that morning by a Navy seagoin tug into the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Most unfortunately, seven of our army "passengers" were killed, and a number of my shipmates sleeping on the starboard side were seriously injured but did recover. Well, my ship, my home for 2 years, did not sink and I survived as you may have guessed by now! We were still in the Med when the news broke about the Hobson/Wasp collision, and this was still fresh in my mind. When I read the magazine article I could certainly emphasize with this particular Hobson Survivor, in particular since I was a QMS3 at the time, standing both Quartermaster and Signalman watches. My primary reason for posting this was to hear from another Hobson survivor who may have known the author of this article, as well as from anyone who might know where I can find his story on the Internet. I would be pleased to hear any who would be interest in either of the above events or anything pertainig to these. Regards to "Nancy Hanks", Raymond G. Munroe Keywords: USS Ruchamkin APD 89, collision

Entry: 32334 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON DMS 26. A URVIVORS STORY
RAYMOND MUNROE wrote on February 26, 2003 City and State: MONTROSE NY Unit: PHIBLANT [AMPHIBIOUS FORCE-ATLANTIC FLEET Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS Ruchamkin APD 89 Keywords:

Entry: 32333 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON DMS 26. A URVIVORS STORY
RAYMOND MUNROE wrote on February 26, 2003 City and State: MONTROSE NY Unit: PHIBLANT [AMPHIBIOUS FORCE-ATLANTIC FLEET Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS Ruchamkin APD 89 Keywords:

Entry: 32327 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON DMS 26
RAYMOND MUNROE wrote on February 25, 2003 City and State: MONTROSE NY Unit: PHIBLANT [AMPHIBIOUS F Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS Ruchamkin APD 89 Keywords:

Entry: 29965 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INFOMATION ON LOST SAILOR
EDWARD ARAYAES wrote on November 27, 2002 City and State: HENDERSON NV Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I would like to know if anyone knew my uncle who was aboard the USS Hobson during the collision with the USS Wasp. His name was George Arayaes. Anything would be appreciated, I know nothing other than he was aboard the USS Hobson at that time. Thanks. Keywords: USS HOBSON LOST SAILOR

Entry: 28996 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	SAMUEL D CRAVER QTRMAST 1/CLASS
WILLIAM (BILL) ORMAN wrote on October 22, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone that might have knew Samuel D Craver He went down with the Hobson on that night of the collision I am in contact with his family he is listed on our Korean War Veterans War memorial here in Rochester nY. We would like to present his family with some New York State Medals need to know if the Hobson was in the Korean War Waters,Thanks William C Orman Senior Vice Pres. Korean War veterans Rochester NY Keywords:

Entry: 28386 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	MY FATHER WAS ONE OF THE 61 SAVED
ELISA THOMAS wrote on September 20, 2002 City and State: CA Unit: USS HOBSON Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: My Father, Richard Boller, from Elizabeth New Jersey was one of the 61 blessed men saved in this terrible accident. He doesn't talk about it much today, but I realize that if it were not for the brave people who helped rescue him, I would not be alive today. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible bravery. Keywords:

Entry: 27674 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	THERE THAT NIGHT OF COLLISION
THOMAS BIANCO wrote on August 18, 2002 City and State: Unit: USS CORAL SEA Service or Relationship: - Comments: I REMEMBER THAT NIGHT VERY CLEARLY! WHEN THEY SOUNDED "COLLISION AT SEA" WE ALL WENT TO OUR STATIONS! WHEN WE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE, THE AREA WAS ALL LITE UP WITH SEARCH LIGHTS FROM OTHER VESSALS INCLUDING OURS! THERE WAS ALOT OF DEBRIS! WE WERE THERE UNTIL DAY BREAK! AS WE WERE LEAVING WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO SURVIORS! IT WASN'T UNTIL I FOUND THIS SITE ON MY COMPUTER DID I REALIZE DIFFERENT!(8-18-02) I AM SOMEWHAT HAPPY THAT SOME MADE IT, BUT STILL PRAY FOR ALL THAT WERE ABOARD! Keywords: A FRIEND OF MINE, DENNIS MONGAN,HAD A BROTHER ABOARD THE HOBSON!

Entry: 26388 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOST FIRST ENTRY BY MISTAKE.
ROBERT PHILLIPS wrote on June 19, 2002 City and State: SODDY DAISY TN Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I would like to find anyone who knew Seaman James Gleason (Jimmy) who lost his life on the Hobson during the collision with the carrier Wasp. Thank You, Bob Phillips Keywords: USS Hobson DMS26

Entry: 25104 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	LOOKING FOR A CREW LIST
BILLIE LEWIS wrote on April 29, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I BELIEVE MY UNCLE SAMUAL P EARNST WAS ON BOARD THE USS HOBSON WHEN IT WENT DOWN. I AM TRYING TO VERIFY THIS INFORMATION. ANYONE WITH ANY INFO PLEASE RESPOND. Keywords:

Entry: 24611 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	USS HOBSON MEMORIAL DINNER AND MEMORIAL SERVICE
BARBARA H. HALL wrote on April 8, 2002 City and State: KALAMAZOO MI Unit: DMS 26 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am the Treasurer of the USS Hobson Memorial Society and significant other of Walter R Byers, "Survivor" A Dinner meeting will be held on APril 27, 2002 at 7:00p.m. at the Radisson Charleston Aiport. Cost $24.00 p/p. The Memorial Service will be held at Battery Park, White Point Gardens,Charleston at 1:30 p.m.TIme is short, if interested, send check to above address. Keywords: DD 464/DMS 26

Entry: 23292 USS HOBSON (DMS-26)	INFORMATION CONCERNING MONROE COFER
DENNIS COFER wrote on February 19, 2002 City and State: CLEVELAND TN Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: My uncle was named Monroe "Rowe" Cofer. I recently noticed on his tombstone at the family cemetary that he was lost at sea in the sinking of the Hobson. If anyone has any information concerning him or any particulars of the sinking I would be very appreciative of hearing from you. Keywords:

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