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USS Irwin (DD-794)
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USS IRWIN DD-794 ASSOCIATION

Warren Cobb RD2
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6 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - March 15, 2009
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Entry: 69506
USS Irwin (DD-794)

Captain Jack Maginnis

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Robert J.P. Maginnis wrote on 2009-03-15 23:28:23.0

Comments: Jack Maginnis was my father's older brother. I was about 10 when my dad told me that Uncle Jack had been wounded in Korea. He died in 1976 and is in Arlington. My father, Robert passed in 1984. Any info on my Uncle would be appreciated. Thanks for your kind attention...Bob Maginnis

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Current Message 2 - September 25, 2007
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Entry: 62411
USS Irwin (DD-794)

A Sailor, Joe Wenckus died 9-24-07

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John Burns wrote on 2007-09-25 10:05:40.0

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Keywords: Joe Wenckus, having just passes away, 9-24-07, spoke proudly of his torn of duty on the USS Irwin....anybody know him?.....I'm officiating his funeral this Friday

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Current Message 3 - September 8, 2005
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Entry: 53059
USS Irwin (DD-794)

James Healy article

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Dave Vraa wrote on 2005-09-08 00:00:00.0

Comments: James Healy, I'd be very interested in reading your article about Captain Jack Maginnis the Officer wounded on the Irwin. He was my great uncle. Please e-mail me. Thankyou. Dave Vraa

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Current Message 4 - July 24, 2005
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Entry: 52221
USS Irwin (DD-794)

I was there - a great ship, a great crew

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Eugene Parker wrote on 2005-07-24 00:00:00.0

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Current Message 5 - August 22, 2003
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Entry: 36421
USS Irwin (DD-794)

Medals and Ribbons

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John J. Politsky wrote on 2003-08-22 17:21:25.0

Comments: I served on the USS Irwin DD 794 from 1951 though 1954. I am interested in obtaining new Ribbons and Medals of Service. Please contact me to let me know how I can obtain these items. John J Politsky

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Current Message 6 - November 20, 1998
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Entry: 831
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Ship article

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James Healy wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: My article on the senior naval officer wounded (in Korea) aboard the USS Irwin has been accepted by the United States Naval Institute for publication. I am interested in uncovering stories relating to destroyer action in Korea.

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