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Entry: 81516 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	USS LAERTES AR-20
DOUGLAS BEGGS wrote on December 28, 2011 CITY AND STATE: PALESTINE TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad Robert Beggs served on the Laertes from 1952 til she was taken out of service. He was stationed in Sasebo,Japan and was on the base fire fighting crew. He drove motor launch, and was 2nd class Boatswain Mate. Keywords: USS Laertes personnel who remember my dad

Entry: 80556 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	ANYONE REMEMBER J.B. CRAWFORD
ALANA` ISHAM wrote on October 1, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Does anyone remember J.B. Crawford or did anyones dad talk about him? I'm his granddaughter but he talked about about on the ship. Hope to heard from someone. Keywords:

Entry: 79403 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	WENDELL ZUMKEHR
MARGE ROWE wrote on June 23, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Just looking for anyone that would have known my Dad - Wendell Zumkehr. He will be 87 this year but is still going strong. He talks alot about his time aboard the USS Laertes. Keywords: zumkehr, crew

Entry: 74313 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	LOOKING TO SHARE PICTURE OF MY FATHER AND A SHIPMATE
JOHN HOWARD wrote on April 12, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father, John Howard, was on the Laertes May of '52. I have a picture of him and a shipmate name W.B. Cook. I would like to share the picture with him or his family. Keywords: W.B. Cook

Entry: 72742 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	USSLAERTES 1952-1953
RICHARD DOWNING SR. wrote on December 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: FLOMATON AL UNIT: SHP SERVICE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was on the laertes in sasebo until she left for san diego in jan 53 then we went to howai for overhall thtn ihelped put her out of commision in long beach

Entry: 71179 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	FATHER-IN-LAW WAS ON THE SHIP
PETE DEBOLT wrote on August 5, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father-in-law was on the ship. He passed away recently and as I was interested in his Korean War service, I found this website. His name was Bob Clayton and was HSM3. If anyone knew him, it would be fun to hear some old stories of him. Keywords:

Entry: 68041 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	USS LAERTES AR20
IVAN (PETE) HENRY wrote on November 27, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LANSING MI UNIT: SHIPS COMPANY ELECTRICIAN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served from Feb.1952 until Dec. 1953. I was on the ship while it was in Sasabo Japan and all of our sailing until I was discharged in San Diego Dec.14 1953. I live in Lansing Michigan and have all my life.I would like to make contact with any one else that may have been on the ol girl. Keywords: Fellow shipmates in our group were Bob Jackson, Wayne Getze, Hayes, Long, House, and our chief was Coulson.

Entry: 67411 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	MY DAD WAS ON THE LAERTES
DEBRA RODGERS wrote on October 4, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GEORGETOWN GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad was on the Laertes and a few years ago he was asking me to find out what happened to the old girl. I could not find anything online about it and surely never found this site! I began following every government line I could and found nothing. I called a Navy Recruiter in San Deigo where Dad said he was one of the last on it when she was liquid enveloped and put in drydock. I told him all I knew about it (didn't want to ask Dad too much as I wanted to suprise him) and the recruiter told me he would call me back in a couple of hours with what he could find out for me because he thought it was great I was even interested in my Dads service time or that his ship info was something I would think to look for. He did call me back and gave me the number of someone in the Smithsonian Records dept, saying that he could find nothing and that if anyone could it would be this fella! I called expecting another dead end or the question "are you sure of the name because our records dont show a USS LAERTES" even when I told them I was looking at a picture of it at the time and knew that was the name. He put me on hold for about 5 minutes and low and behold gave me the entire ships history! I was so excited when he said the ship had not been put back into service but was moved by tug to a harbor north of San Deigo where she remained. About this time I was about to cry, I wanted so badly to take him to see it again and would have but the man told me that it was sold for scrap a month or so before I called. He said it would have been possible for Dad to see it and even get on it but now it was most possilbly a foreign car or razor blades. I don't know who was the most disappointed in the information, me or the recruiter who did ask me to let him know what I found out. He said he would have made sure Dad would have gotten to see it. Anyway now you all know what happened to the old gal. By the way my Fathers name was Raymond Isadore (Izzy) Shell. If anyone remembers him, please contact me. He said someone contacted him a few years ago about a reunion but never heard from the man again. He talks about his time on this ship like it was the best time he ever had. I do remember him saying something about a bunch of the guys getting in trouble for stealing the Captians Launch and taking it for a whirl~ that and many other things! I remember him saying that the day he went to the ship he and a bunch of guys couldn't find what they expected a repair vessel to be and when they asked someone where this ship was and they pointed it out someone of the group said "AR now I know what that means... ALL RUST" They spent months scraping cleaning and painting it and said the sand from blasting it was a foot deep on deck! Hope to hear from someone about him. He lives in Brooksville, FL where he lived when enlisting and still does today. Keywords:

Entry: 64920 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	ANYONE OUT THERE STILL REMEMBER ME?
DANIEL GUERRA SR. wrote on March 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BRANDON FL UNIT: SUPPLY DEPARTMENT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served on the Laertes from it's commissioning until it's decommissioning. We had some good times aboard her. Good memories. I finally retired in 1974 as a Senior Chief Storekeeper. Keywords: Donald Langenhorst, Terry Faust.

Entry: 52332 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	LOOKING FOR THT OLD CREW R DIVISON
JAMES SAN DSBERRY wrote on July 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY SHIPFITTERS AND ANY ONE THAT WENT TO THE BEE-HIVE BAR ON TIT MOUNTAIN IN OUR PAST DRINKING DAYS AND KEEP ZANOW OUT OF THE SHIPS BRIG SO HE WOULDENT TOSS ANY MOORE QUATER DECK OFFICERS OVER THE SIDE OR THINGS THAT WE STILL LAUGH ABOUT NOW. Keywords:

Entry: 51488 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	LOOKING FOR BINGHAM
RICHARD JACQUES wrote on June 12, 2005 CITY AND STATE: WHITTIER CA UNIT: ELECTRICIAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: ANYONE WITH INFO ON BINGHAM PLEASE FORWARD TO HOME ADDRESS THANK YOU ALL, SO GLAD TO FIND ALL THIS INFO ON SO MANY. Keywords: JAKE--LOOKING FOR BINGHAM

Entry: 49406 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	OUTSIDE REPAIR
MAX BLAKE wrote on March 7, 2005 CITY AND STATE: HUNTINGTON WV UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was aboard from july 1952 until oct.-nov.1953. am wondering if any of the people from ourside repair are still around. I had a ariel photo of the ship coming into california from japan and it has been lost.sure wish i could replace it. yes those were the days and the nights this 75 year old remembers and relives,perhaps to often. Keywords: USS Laertes-AR20

Entry: 46694 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	7TH DIV REPAIR LOOKING FOR OTHERS ON USS LAERTES
JAMES T. THONE wrote on November 6, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: just wondering if any body from the 7th repair division is out here for possible reunion. Keywords:

Entry: 46693 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OR SHIPMATES OF JAMES THONE
GABE TEJEDA wrote on November 6, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: just looking for shipmates of my grandfather who was on the uss laertes in the early 50s his name is james thone but he probably went by jim so if you know who he is fill free to contact me Keywords: 7th div repair uss laertes

Entry: 44366 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	GREAT JOB ON LAERTES
DONALD (DON) BOWLES wrote on July 9, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WICHITA KS UNIT: AO-107 SUPPLY OFFICE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: After no news on Laertes, it's great to see all the comments and interest. Now the next thing would be to plan a reunion. I know many sailors served before Korea and would be surprised that she came out of mothballs and served in Korea. Some of us went through the moderization process with her. See my narrative at lonesailor.org with picture, years, duty stations and significant awards. Keywords: After serving my tour a NAS#943, Agana Guam, I went to Laertes and arrived at Sasebo December 1952. Was storekeeper in charge machinery spares boxes around the ship. Enjoyed the card games in the supply office. She was one slow ship and salt water showers, after being at sea, were awfully scratchy. Have a great color photo of AR20 returning to San Diego in 1953. We were all manning the rails.

Entry: 44365 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	GREAT JOB ON LAERTES
DONALD (DON) BOWLES wrote on July 9, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WICHITA KS UNIT: AO-107 SUPPLY OFFICE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: After no news on Laertes, it's great to see all the comments and interest. Now the next thing would be to plan a reunion. I know many sailors served before Korea and would be surprised that she came out of mothballs and served in Korea. Some of us went through the moderization process with her. See my narrative at lonesailor.org with picture, years, duty stations and significant awards. Keywords: After serving my tour a NAS#943, Agana Guam, I went to Laertes and arrived at Sasebo December 1952. Was storekeeper in charge machinery spares boxes around the ship. Enjoyed the card games in the supply office. She was one slow ship and salt water showers, after being at sea, were awfully scratchy. Have a great color photo of AR20 returning to San Diego in 1953. We were all manning the rails.

Entry: 43913 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
JOAN HANKS wrote on June 19, 2004 CITY AND STATE: COVINGTON TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, J V Reeves, served aboard the Laertes from late 1951 until early 1953. He has been recently diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and does not have any idea where he may have been exposed to asbestos. I am wondering if any one else has experienced any problems that was on this ship. I would be very much interested in hearing from you. Joan Hanks Covington, Tennessee Keywords:

Entry: 43720 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	MEDAL OF HONOR QUESTION
ROBERT REYNOLDS wrote on June 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MECHANICSBURG PA UNIT: REPAIR DEPARTMENT / MACHINE SHOP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: DOES ANY ONE RECALL THE NAME OF REPAIR SHOP COMANDER WHO WAS AWARDWD THE MEDAL OF HONOR ? Keywords:

Entry: 43719 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	DOES ANY ONE REMEBER ME - ROBERT E. REYNOLDS
ROBERT REYNOLDS wrote on June 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MECHANICSBURG PA UNIT: REPAIR DEPARTMENT / MACHINE SHOP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: uss laertes jan. 1952 - thru - july 1953

Entry: 43386 USS LAERTES (AR-20)
BOB WALSH wrote on May 30, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HAMPSTEAD NH UNIT: RADIO GANG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: On the Laertes from July 1952 in Japan, till it was decomissioned in National City in 1954. Any of the old Radio Gang left who remembers me? Keywords: Nick name Squelch

Entry: 41420 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	DEPENDENTS CRUISE
JIM SLAUGHTER wrote on March 1, 2004 CITY AND STATE: DUTCH HARBOR AK UNIT: EXEC'S SON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: About 30 dependents made their way to Oahu during the deployment. In June 1953 we hitched a ride home from Pearl Harbor to San Diego. I was 8 at the time, and my major hangout was the gun tub on the port side where we had a great time training and elevating the 3" gun. One night about halfway to San Diego, the galley next to my Dad's stateroom caught fire. Laertes went to GQ, and along with one other kid about my age, I slept through the whole thing. Keywords: Sasebo deployment, 1952-53

Entry: 37501 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	R DIVISION
JAMES (JIM) THONE wrote on October 11, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am lookiing for anybody that in R division in the 50s. We went to Sasabo, Japan and Korea. Hoping to find some shipmates. Keywords: japan, korea, Taluga, laertes, ar20, r division, ship repair unit

Entry: 35997 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	USS LAERTES-AR-20-WES.PAC.JAPAN1952,53.
DANIEL S. BERISH wrote on August 1, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CHLORIDE AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: "Hello" every one,,,,I have "scanned" all of our pictures, and are now avail. by, E-Mail,, and / or,,, web-site,, coming soon, we will start with 17 pictures, and continue,, courtesy of Mr.Robert Helms, Sudbury England,UK. he was on the Laertes,, with us,,, and we have been "e-mailing" to each other for the last 4 years.....and now, we can give every one a chance to "see" the "crew",, and also, the Ship... also will "scan" a "color" photo of the USS Laertes-AR-20,, as she leaves for Japan,, June,1952....and, tnx, for waiting, I know,, it's been a long time coming.... Doc.B. K7UDT. Keywords: USS Laertes-AR-20. Japan.1952,53...

Entry: 35549 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	MR-1ST MACHINE SHOP,1951-1953
LELAND (LEE) BRIAN wrote on July 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 31556 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF MY DAD
MARY CURTAS wrote on January 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dads name is Bob Sofchek, his nickname aboard the USS LAERTES was "ski"....he was a cook and on board from 1951 to Dec. 1954 when he was discharged. He is looking for anyone who remembers him. He is currently living in Seminole, Florida and his local number there is 727-391-1538 Keywords:

Entry: 30872 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	REPAIR 51-52
JAMES (JIM) THONE wrote on January 1, 2003 CITY AND STATE: BAKERSFIELD CA UNIT: REPAIR UNIT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Wondering about a reunion. Keywords: Sassabo Japan repair unit 1951-1952 US Navy Service 1946-1953 USS Laertes AR-20

Entry: 30148 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	CREW MEMBER - ARTURO RAMOS
MICHAEL TAYLOR wrote on December 4, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'd be very interested contacting anyone who may have known Arturo Ramos during its commissioning and operations during the Korean War. He was a photographer/lithographer and chaplain's assistant on the USS Laertes, AR 20, from the time of its commissioning in San Diego to its Dry Dock in Hawaii. He also set fuses on its 5" gun during its shelling of a Korean island. Keywords: USS Laertes, AR 20, photo shop, 5" gun, battle star

Entry: 28221 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	USS LAERTES
JOHN REYNOLDS wrote on September 12, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for D W Gray and Sam Oakden who I served with on board the Laertes AR-20 during the korean war. we were in the supply dept. 11th div. if any one has any information on them please e-mail me Keywords:

Entry: 27868 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	USS LAERTES
JOHN REYNOLDS wrote on August 28, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SMITH RIVER CA UNIT: SUPPLY DEPT. 11 DIV. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was on the Laertes from the time of re-commissioning to July 1953, I worked in the Supply Office. I would like to hear from any of my old shipmates. I have been looking for Doc. Gray or Sam Oakden for years with no results. I think this is a great page. I will be watching my mail J C Keywords: Sasebo Japan

Entry: 27699 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	IS SHE SCRAPPED OR IN SUISUN BAY?
FRANKLIN T. (TED) BOOKOUT wrote on August 19, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BRANSON MO UNIT: HOSPITAL DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I came aboard the USS Laertes AR20 in September 1952 and left the ship when it returned to San Diego from drydock repairs in Pearl Harbor in 1953. I went from there to Hospital Corps School. Never back to sea but to Corona Naval Hospital and Point Mugu Air Missile Test Center. I was HM2 at time of discharge. Keywords:

Entry: 26708 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	ANYONE KNOW MY DAD
CYNDI HOLTGREVE wrote on July 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Would like to know if anybody knew my dad Michael William Holtgreve --would love to hear stories -- Not sure what year but I think 52-53 Keywords:

Entry: 22173 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	DO YOU KNOW C. H. 'BUD' NESBITT?
KARLENE NESBITT WHITE wrote on January 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: APPLE RIVER IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, alive and kicking, will be 70 this year. I am putting together a special memories booklet for him and would love to hear from friends and shipmates from the Laertes. Bud was aboard the Laertes when she sailed from Sasebo in January 1953. I would greatly appreciate short notes (or longer!) by e-mail or post. I know Bud will appreciate, too. Thanks - and looking forward to hearing from you! Keywords: USS Laertes

Entry: 18794 USS LAERTES (AR-20)
LAWRENCE DOTSON wrote on August 18, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CONOVER NC UNIT: ELECTRONICS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: ELECTRONICS Keywords:

Entry: 18788 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	1953
LAWRENCE DOTSON wrote on August 18, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CONOVER NC UNIT: ELECTRONICS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 17770 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	'HOLY-MACKERAL'
DANIEL S. BERISH wrote on July 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CHLORIDE AZ UNIT: 8TH.DIV. O. / R. OUT-SIDE REPAIR. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My Goodness,, a very belated "Hello" to all of you,, I can't believe my eyes,, we are still "alive",,, wow,,, any way,,, I have thought of, all,,, of you, a thousand times,, and wondered if any one, would come forth,,, and ask,,, any one out there???? my goodness,,, Im lost for words,, I've been through hell,and back,,, but, still here,,, and now,,, I have some thing to look forward to,,, "old ship mates",,, yes, we put her in re-commissioning,, mode,,, we burn't a bearing out, in Hawaii,,, we had to "Pour" a new "babbit" bearing for one of the "throws",,, in the Eng. room,,, so,, I'll be checking the mail here,,, at this site, take care,,, Dr.D.S.Berish, Commodore, USNL,USNI, ret. Keywords: Der Kaiser Koffin,,,

Entry: 17734 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	LEARTES GOOD SHIP
ROBERT HELMS wrote on July 4, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SUDBURY , SUFFOLK UNIT: U.S.S. LEARTES AND MANY OTHERS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served aboard the Leartes. Keywords: Navy Retired in 1974

Entry: 17213 USS LAERTES (AR-20)	CREW MEMBER U.S.S.LEARTES A.R.20
ROBERT HELMS wrote on June 9, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SUDBURY , SUFFOLK UNIT: U.S.NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

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