USS Laws DD-558    Gene Farmer    Treasurer

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Entry: 76837 USS LAWS (DD-558)	DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW A MILITARY SHIP GETS NAMED AFTER SOMEONE ELSE?
JOANNE E. (LAWS) FELTON wrote on November 18, 2010 CITY AND STATE: KINGWOOD WV UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: While going through papers that were given to me by one of my (now deceased) relatives, I learned that the USS Laws was named after one of my Laws ancestors. I have a copy of the (nearly) complete Laws/Greenleaf family history (from 1600's to present day), and I am curious just which of my relatives the USS Laws was named after. Keywords: Maiden name: Laws

Entry: 72754 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER
KRISTINE KELLY wrote on December 13, 2009 CITY AND STATE: RI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather was on the U.S.S. Laws, John Kelly. i was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about the ship, or any memories of him. i would greatly appreciate it. thank you. Keywords: John Kelly, Rhode Island.

Entry: 71564 USS LAWS (DD-558)	USS LAWS
DIANE CLEMENT wrote on September 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: KENNER LA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I HOPE THAT SOMEONE ON HERE CAN REMEMBER HIM AND TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT THE TIMES ON THE SHIP, WITH HIM. GOD BLESS!!! Keywords: LOOKING FOR STORIES REGARDING THE USS LAWS DURING WORLD WAR II. MY FATHER SERVED ON THE VESSEL AND FIRST REPORTED ON 11/18/1943. HIS NAME WAS FRANCIS (FRANK) CLEMENT. HE DIED FROM CANCER WHEN I WAS 8 YEARS OLD, SO I NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW HOW GREAT OF A SERVICE MAN HE REALLY WAS.

Entry: 66758 USS LAWS (DD-558)	ANYONE REMEMBER JERRY SHIELDS?
LINDA SHIELDS wrote on August 1, 2008 CITY AND STATE: PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: MY FATHER WAS ON THE USS LAWS DURING WWII!! HE WAS SO PROUD TO HAVE FOUGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY!!! MY DAD IS TRULY A HERO ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER MEN AND WOMEN THAT FOUGHT IN THE WAR!! DO YOU REMEMBER JERRY SHIELDS??? HE WAS A BAKER AND HAD A FRIEND NAMED BOOMER?? AND BUD?? HE IS 83 NOW AND IS GETTING QUITE FEEBLE!! PLEASE LE ME KNOW!! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!!! Keywords:

Entry: 64951 USS LAWS (DD-558)	ON BOARD FROM 1956 TO 1964
GARY LAY wrote on March 27, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Left the ship in March 1964. Went back aboard before she was scraped in 1973 she still looked GREAT. I remenber Rau, Farmer, Connelly, Loomis. Keywords:

Entry: 64684 USS LAWS (DD-558)	USS LAWS DD-558 SERVED FROM 61-63
VINCE FERRANTE wrote on March 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SALINAS CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for ship mates that served on the USS LAWS DD-558 from 1961-1963 Keywords:

Entry: 64683 USS LAWS (DD-558)	USS LAWS DD-558 SERVED FROM 61-63
VINCE FERRANTE wrote on March 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SALINAS CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for ship mates that served on the USS LAWS DD-558 from 1961-1963 Keywords:

Entry: 64139 USS LAWS (DD-558)	USS LAWS 1952 1955
LEMUEL DABBS JR. wrote on February 3, 2008 CITY AND STATE: NORTH AUGUSTA SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from enyone with information about these shipmates are anyone else aboard at the same time Keywords: Half- Pint'Hopkins Murray 'Shorwalter ' Thompson Stapelton

Entry: 61087 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LOOKING FOR INFO ON CREWMEMBER OF THE U.S.S. LAWS
TIFFANY PRITTS wrote on May 25, 2007 CITY AND STATE: BROWNSVILLE PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I'd like any information about a crew memeber of the U.S.S. Laws. His name was Robert Ward Pritts. He was Chief Petty Officer. I'd appreciate anyone that remembers anything about him to send me any information. He was my husband's grandfather. Thank you. Keywords: U.S.S. Laws

Entry: 59586 USS LAWS (DD-558)	ON LAWS 55 56
LA VERN (LEFTY) LEFTWICH wrote on January 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: PLANKINTON SD UNIT: BOILER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: looking for boilermen off the laws

Entry: 58685 USS LAWS (DD-558)	THE USS GURKE DD783. THE YEAR WAS 1943, WORLD WAR II
JAMES THOMAS wrote on August 30, 2006 CITY AND STATE: ALAMEDA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My name is Cherie Amour White and My GrandFather James E. Thomas was aboard the USS Gurke DD783 in 1943 during World War II...I am looking for any information on him or if there is anyone out there who remembers him. He is turning 80 this year and we would like to reunite him with some old buddies or get son old photos fro 1943. Keywords: the USS Gurke DD783. The year was 1943, World War II

Entry: 57468 USS LAWS (DD-558)	THE LAWS.....
WILLIAM MART III wrote on June 1, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I am currently in the US Navy. My grandfather was on the Laws during WWII. i don't know if anyone remembers him or if anyone would like to contact him but, his name is william f. mart. he went by Bill. if anyone has questions about him you can get ahold of me. Keywords: us navy

Entry: 54503 USS LAWS (DD-558)	RONALD ST. PETERS
SHANDON MEADOWS JR. wrote on December 5, 2005 CITY AND STATE: APPLE VELLEY CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: hes my grandpa, and i just want to see if anyone out there remembers him, hes been real lonely lately, and i just want him to be happy throughout some of the years he has left. but if anyone, ANYONE, remembers him, please contact my email, or my house at: house#1-760-240-3781, and ask for shandon. e-mail:dukedaddy102@aol.com Keywords: hes my grandpa

Entry: 53871 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LOOKING FOR TOM VERBONCOER
BRIAN POE wrote on November 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SAN JOSE CA UNIT: X-DIVISION/ADMIN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I HAVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION I NEED TO GIVE TO TOM. HE WAS STATIONED ABOARD THE USS LAWS. IF ANYONE KNOWS A CONTACT FOR HIM, IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS MATES.... BRIAN Keywords: USS LAWS DD558 USS LAWS DD-558 TOM VERBONCOER

Entry: 53870 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LOOKING FOR TOM VERBONCOER
BRIAN POE wrote on November 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SAN JOSE CA UNIT: X-DIVISION/ADMIN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I HAVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION I NEED TO GIVE TO TOM. IF ANYONE KNOWS A CONTACT FOR HIM, IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS MATES.... BRIAN Keywords:

Entry: 53679 USS LAWS (DD-558)	SHIPMATES
GLEN HERMAN wrote on October 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FORT SCOTT KS UNIT: USS LAWS DD 558 51 TO 55 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 52956 USS LAWS (DD-558)	BILL RAY LOOKING FOR CAPTAIN DAVID I. JACOBS 1959-1961
JOHN RAY wrote on August 31, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father is Bill Ray. He is looking for Captain David Ingster Jacobs who was the commanding officer on the Laws from 1959 through 1961. Please let me know if you have any information on Captain Jacobs. There is a Captain David Inkster Jacobs buried in Arlington National Cemetery, but I do not know if this is the same person. I would assume it is and that my father spelled his middle name incorrectly, but I have no way to be sure. Keywords: USS Laws, Captain David Jacobs

Entry: 52485 USS LAWS (DD-558)	CORRECTION NEW E-MAIL
DANIEL (DAN) CARY wrote on August 7, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FAIRFIELD CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: DD558

Entry: 50382 USS LAWS (DD-558)	USS LAWS, KOREAN WAR
SAMUEL ENGLISH wrote on April 24, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: YN1, Ship's Office; worked alongside T.M. Scogin, C.T. Bober, Neil S. Gray, Esq. Keywords: YN1, Ship's Office '51-55

Entry: 48978 USS LAWS (DD-558)	NEXT REUNION
JERRY LAWS wrote on February 17, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: is there another reunion in works for DD 558 U.S.S Laws. Don't know if related to Alexander Laws, but my Grandparents had a lot of arguments that there was a ship named Laws.I would like to her from former crew mebers especialy WWII, if any are left. thank you Jerry Laws Keywords:

Entry: 47465 USS LAWS (DD-558)	DEC.12,2004
RAYMOND LEON EVORS wrote on December 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SCREVEN GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I served aboard the USS Laws from early summer 1952 until the late fall of 1953 or winter of 1954. I was a BM3. I would like to hear from any shipmate that remembers me. Time has taken its toll. Raymond L. Evors,BM3 Keywords:

Entry: 46964 USS LAWS (DD-558)	USS LAWS 1952-1956
RONALD ROSE wrote on November 18, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ST. JOSEPH MO UNIT: LAWS - FORWARD - AFT ENGINE ROOM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: It's been a long time, Phil Needham,Barclough, Gobo, Boeger,Tocker, Smitty,Yarrick, so very many,many more, the best times of my life. Keywords:

Entry: 46032 USS LAWS (DD-558)	HOW TO CONTACT ALEX PECKOVICH
JACK STRICKLAND wrote on September 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: VIDOR TX UNIT: USS LAWS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would love to contact ALEX Peckovich. We served on the laws during 1951,1952. Anyone knowing how to contact him or his location please let me know,thanks, jack strickland Keywords: Jack

Entry: 46031 USS LAWS (DD-558)	HOW TO CONTACT ALEX PECKOVICH
JACK STRICKLAND wrote on September 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: VIDOR TX UNIT: USS LAWS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would love to contact ALEX Peckovich. We served on the laws during 1951,1952. Anyone knowing how to contact him or his location please let me know,thanks, jack strickland Keywords:

Entry: 46030 USS LAWS (DD-558)	HOW TO CONTACT ALEX PECKOVICH
JACK STRICKLAND wrote on September 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: VIDOR TX UNIT: USS LAWS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would love to contact ALEX Peckovich. We served on the laws during 1951,1952. Anyone knowing how to contact him or his location please let me know,thanks, jack strickland Keywords:

Entry: 45738 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LAWS REUNION-MINNESOTA,9/22/04
TED KLYM wrote on September 10, 2004 CITY AND STATE: DENVER CO UNIT: RADIO GANG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I came aboard the laws as a seaman app., and worked under Bill May Bm3. I bid into the radio gang as a striker and left as an rm3. Hoagy Carmichael was the leading PO1.I am in touch with several shipmates but have forgotten many names.My time aboard was the best experience I ever had. I joined the Navy Res. in 69 and retired as an MRC in 1990. looking forward to the reunion in minnesota. attended one in 87 in nashville and 89 in Chicago.Drop me a line or call. Keywords: arrived aboard the Laws feb.52 Pearl in drydock. Departed Sept. 55 Yokusuka, japan.

Entry: 44856 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
JACK STRICKLAND wrote on July 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: VIDOR TX UNIT: RECOMMISING CREW, 1951? SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would love to hear from any shipmates who remember me.i was a teleman second class.pleas send an e mail or contact me. have no contact from anyone who served with me.thanks. Keywords: was the navy mail clark until discharge in 1952,

Entry: 44228 USS LAWS (DD-558)	SERVED ON USS-LAWS 1953-1955
GEORGE KIRSCHER wrote on July 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: VISTA CA UNIT: R-DIV. MR-3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42294 USS LAWS (DD-558)	HAPPY TO FIND THE NICE WEB SITE.
MERTON (MERT) ROOT wrote on April 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: OSTRANDER MN UNIT: BOILER DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I served on the USS Laws from 1955 to 1958. I would enjoy hearing from any one that remembers me. When is the next reunion?

Entry: 41716 USS LAWS (DD-558)	KOREAN WAR VET ON USS LAWS
FRED G. HINDS wrote on March 13, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BIRMINGHAM AL UNIT: DECK CREW BM3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Give me a call if you remember me. Keywords: I would like to see some old friends who remember me. Some people called me Tex.

Entry: 40311 USS LAWS (DD-558)	HI
BONNIE CARMACK wrote on January 26, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: from 1951-1954 he was a third class petty officer, and then a torpedoman. Keywords: My husband jimmie l carmack was on the uss laws

Entry: 39850 USS LAWS (DD-558)	SERVED ON LAWS FROM 1951-1954
REG WAGSTAFF wrote on January 9, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HEMET CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Left the U.S.S. Laws in 1954 and served on the U.S.S. Floyd B. Parks DD884 until release in June of 1955. Rate was DK 3 (paymaster) Keywords:

Entry: 38091 USS LAWS (DD-558)
EARNEST DOBKINS wrote on November 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: METOLIUS OR UNIT: RM2 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 38090 USS LAWS (DD-558)	CREW
EARNEST DOBKINS wrote on November 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: METOLIUS OR UNIT: RM2 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Served aboard USS Laws 57 ande 58. like to hear from some buddies. Keywords: Willie Wilson-Smokey Burgess

Entry: 36538 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LOOKING
JOHN NIEHAUS wrote on August 27, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LOUISVILLE KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who might remember my Father-in-law, Patrick F Showalter. He served on the USS Laws during the Korean war. Thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 36357 USS LAWS (DD-558)	SHIPMATES OF LES MCCOIN 53-58
LESLIE N. MCCOIN wrote on August 19, 2003 CITY AND STATE: AFTON OK UNIT: 3RD BM- USS 558 LAWS 1953-1955 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Shipmates of Les McCoin on the DD 558 Laws from 1953-1955. Keywords:

Entry: 35240 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LAWS REUNION 2003
DANIEL SUNDBERG wrote on July 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Now Here This!!! The USS LAWS will be getting together for their 18th reunion in New Orleans Sept 18, 2003. If you are interested, contact me via E-Mail. Hope to see you there. Sincerely, Dan Sundberg Keywords:

Entry: 34559 USS LAWS (DD-558)	LAWS 1951 RECOMISSIONING CREW
JOHNIE R. MCINTYRE wrote on June 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: RICHLAND WA UNIT: GUNNERY DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was transferred from the USS Gurke DD783 to the USS Laws DD558 to recomission the Laws for action in the Korean war. Now after 50 plus years I have a hard time trying to seperate those names of my friends on the Gurke from those on the Laws. Keywords: USS Laws DD558 Looking for Tommy Stewart,Ralph Dollhopf,Ted Rowlands,Wayne Smith, Jerry McKinney, Gene McHenry, James Kirkendall, Bill Gallant, Plus anyof those guys who hung out at Al Royer's Hitching Post in Gardena California on those 72 hour liberty weekends.

Entry: 34482 USS LAWS (DD-558)	WHO WAS THE LAWS NAMED FOR?
RON LAWS wrote on May 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MI UNIT: 63RD SIG. BATL., PHU BAI, VIETNAM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am proud of all who served. Bless you! Keywords: Ships name: USS Laws DD-558, ships name history?

Entry: 33698 USS LAWS (DD-558)	CREW MEMBER COOK
GARY BAGGOTT wrote on April 19, 2003 CITY AND STATE: STILLWATER MN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I still have a picture of our ship in a frame in my garage. Really want to know when the next reunion is. Please e-mail me any information. Thanks. Keywords: Nickname:Bago Personal Friends: Larry Bar Vic. and Bernie Lichnerowicz,

Entry: 33026 USS LAWS (DD-558)	DURING THE KOREAN WAR
JACK TAYLOR wrote on March 23, 2003 CITY AND STATE: OXNARD CA UNIT: USS LAWS SONAR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served on the Laws 51 to 54, was in contact with some old crew members but lost them again..Where is the reunion this year 2003? Keywords: USS LAWS DD 558

Entry: 32610 USS LAWS (DD-558)	SERVED ON THE LAWS 1952 TO 1955
ANTHONY (TONY) DIFIORE wrote on March 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: EMERALD ISLE NC UNIT: RADIO GANG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: would like to know what happened to our ncoic, hoagy carmichael. any one hear from BM1 Gobo? how about some of the Radarmen, Mc Daniel brothers, or Ben gallant or RD1 Erpe? Keywords: I am in contact with Doc Weigel, Ted Klym, Sam English, Albert Blair, Burton Frick. Al was our communications officer, Sam was a yoeman, Doc, Ted ,Burton and I were in the Radio gang. love to hear from other crew members.

Entry: 31965 USS LAWS (DD-558)	NOV.'53-OCT.'55
LESLIE N. MCCOIN wrote on February 12, 2003 CITY AND STATE: AFTON OK UNIT: FIRST DIVISION - 3 BM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for shipmates that knew me. Keywords: USS Laws from November 1953 to October 1955

Entry: 30448 USS LAWS (DD-558)	WAS ABOARD THE LAWS FROM 1951 TO 1955 AND WAS A BOILERMAN
BOB PARKER wrote on December 17, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CARNOUSTIE UK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL OF THE REUNIONS BEFORE MOVING TO SCOTLAND. THIS IA A VERY INTERESTING WEBSITE. SOME OF THE NAMES MENTIONED I AM FIMALIAR WITH. Keywords:

Entry: 30446 USS LAWS (DD-558)	SERVED ON THE LAWS FROM 1951 TO 1955 AND WAS A BOILERMAN
BOB PARKER wrote on December 17, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 30300 USS LAWS (DD-558)	USS LAWS REUNION
DANIEL SUNDBERG wrote on December 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SIDE LAKE MN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I SERVED ON BOARD 55 to 59 as a gunners mate 3/c . Played with Frank Trejo on the baseball team. I remember a Pete Garcia and an Aobbot.Ships reunion is in New Orleans 2003(fall). This will be the 18th reunion of the uss Laws DD558. HOPE TO HERE FROM INTRESTED PARTIES!! Sincerely, Dan Sundberg Keywords:

Entry: 29577 USS LAWS (DD-558)	CREW - 1955/1958
ED WYGANT wrote on November 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: EAST STROUDSBURG PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served aboard from fall of '55 thru June of '58. Had rather a famous skipper in '57 and '58. (Made ALL the papers!!) Keywords: Fire Control Gang - Fox division

Entry: 29231 USS LAWS (DD-558)	I SEARVED ON HER 1950 TO1952
DANIEL (DAN) CARY wrote on November 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: FAIRFIELD CA UNIT: SONARMAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 28799 USS LAWS (DD-558)
PETE GARCIA wrote on October 12, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: looking for tom aobbott Keywords: garcia on usslaws 1954/1958

Entry: 28798 USS LAWS (DD-558)	SERVED ON BOARD THE USSLAWS LATE 1954-1958 AS A SEAMAN
PETE GARCIA wrote on October 12, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

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