USS Laws (DD-558)


United States Navy

USS Laws DD-558

Gene Farmer

Treasurer










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Entry: 102304
Subject: ON BOARD JUNE 61 TO MARCH 64. JUST B4 DECOMMISSIONED

Harold Precht wrote on June 16, 2025


City and State: PANAMA CITY FL

Unit: FWD ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Mar 61 - Nov 65

Comments: Onboard 6/61. Based at Treasure Island in the middle of San Francisco Bay-- Stuck me in aft boiler rm, cleaning tubes, smoke stack & bilges. UGGH! After 4 days Eng Off. says .. if you want, I can put you down in the Engine room... to which I tried to argue that I signed on for EM, Electrician mate! His reply... one time offer, either you or a guy named 'Botos' gets it tomorrow.
Sorry Botos, but that's why you were a BT (Boiler Tech) & I was an MM (Machinist Mate)
Great time with all, Geo Spencer -welder, Mike Spaich MM, Robert Leroy Thomas MM (Peaches .. fair skinned & blond hair), Harkey MM2 (Brother was on a DDE attached to our group), Gene Farmer MM? I think. Mike Boyle - deck ape- we were best buds ...
Eng Chief Coonrod (looked like a bulldog πŸ‘πŸ˜€)... chief found out Mike & I had a car & offered us unlimited overnights at his house in Vallejo if we would drive him back & forth. He had a wife, son & daughter. His daughter worked at the theater & would unlock the back door so we could sneak in & watch movies.
We were 17 & 18 & saved up for the 53 Mercury 2 door. Couple months after we got it, I took it to a gas station in town for an oil change... the kid probably 15 says " You want to have the Engine blown out? Clean out all the old oil??" πŸ€”
Uh sure, if thats necessary-bad idea🀯
Plugged up the oil fill & shoved 150lb air hose into the dip-stick tube πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’« & blew out all the seals!
Sucker leaked oil 1 qt/100 mi from then on.
I took it back a week later & told the owner what his kid did... he refused to admit it & the owner blew us off.
We continued to drive it & then Kennedy called up all the reserves for the Cuban Missle Crisis & told us to store our cars & we deployed to WESPAC... well I parked tha car where I thought we could, but at the end of the cruise we were notified it was impounded & we owed about $300 in fees. Mike & I talked but we only paid $350 for it, so we let them have it.🀷🏻
That's a fun story, but even better we got back to TI & a buddy... forgot his name- had just re-upped & was buying a new car & offered me his Red &White 55 Olds 98 & I took him up on it.
Beautiful car, Tuck n Roll R&W interior, power windows, brakes & AM FM radio with Wonder Bar technology ... presets stations & a touch bar that you could touch & it would just seek to the next station πŸ‘... it also had a foo on the floor next to the dimmer that would also switch stations.
Well joker that I am, I'd load up a few guys cruise the drive-ins.
We'd be driving along 'blaring strong' & a country song would come on & I'd tell the radio "I hate country music, change the channel" . Well dutifully the radio would switch stations!
Well the guys would be awe'd & ask How, What??... and I'd explain it was also voice activated!
Go ahead & try it! ... one guy would ask & it would change.. another guy said, let me try... he did, but it wouldn't change. So I told him you need to use a firmer tone.
Pretty soon I'd have all the guys yelling at the thing & finally confess to the foo on the floor.... so many fun times... but then you guessed it ... Drinkin & Drivin "NO MIX TOO GOOD"
Drove it off the road on the way to Half Moon Bay... Going too fast around a corner to the right & slid out into oncoming traffic & jerked it back into my lane just as the road curved left again . I hit the mountain on my right which slid me to the center of the car, I hit Mike & he cracked a rib... now im in the center of the car with the steering wheel on my left, we're going straight & the road curves right again... off into the air we go , cleared the farmers 6' fence & crunch in the middle of the pasture we landed.
Wheels spread apart, bumper, both fenders, hood, windshield, both doors crumpled & a bent frame... but hey we were young & invincible right?
US Navy... never a dull moment!
I salute all my friends & fellow "Tin Canners" Keep the faith baby, Keep the faith 🫑

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Entry: 90532
Subject: U.S.S. LAWS 54 THRU 56

Danny Cardwell wrote on February 3, 2015

Email Update Needed



City and State:

Unit: DAD WAS BM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Dad is still alive and would like to know if there is anyone who remembers him. Harry Eugene Cardwell. He was a boatwains mate. Says he remembers a john gobo? Everyone was quit young then hard to remember names and places.

Keywords: Nickname Red



Entry: 89025
Subject: PASSING OF USS LAWS SAILOR

Timothy Cary wrote on May 27, 2014


City and State: GARDNERVILLE NV

Unit: I WAS USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Daniel R. Cary, Sr. passed away Saturday, May 17th at age 84 years and 11 months after a serious illness. He seved from 1950-52 aboard the USS Laws during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Cary (Fairfield, CA), his daughter Linda Miller (Gardnerville, NV) and four sons (Daniel Jr. - Las Vegas, NV; Timothy - Gardnerville, NV; Patrick - Diamond Bar, CA; and Jason - Huntington Beach, CA) and numerous grand and great-grand children.

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Entry: 86592
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 1952-1954

John Miller wrote on June 25, 2013


City and State: SPICEWOOD TX

Unit: FWD ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I would like to contact Shipmates In Fwd. Engine Room during
1952-1954 Ronald Rose , and Smitty in After Engine Room

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Entry: 86497
Subject: U.S.S. LAWS 1951-1954

Tina Watowa wrote on June 12, 2013

Email Update Needed



City and State: ANAHEIM CA

Unit: GUNNERS

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Calling all Ship Mates.............

When my Father speaks of the U.S.S. Laws; He always speaks of Her
being covered in Ice.

He now cast's his fishing pole into the Bearing Sea.

Come October 11, 2013: He will be 82 years old.
FISH ON DADDY...............

To all of those whom have served:

YOUR SACRIFICE, STRENGTH AND DEDICATION SHALL BE CARRIED ON.
THANK YOU.............

Keywords: U.S.S. Laws 558, 1951-1954 Korea:Orville F. Watowa, Gunners Mate



Entry: 84443
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 1955-58

Billy Cremeans wrote on October 16, 2012

Email Update Needed



City and State: GREENUP KY

Unit: B

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for shipmates on USS Laws from 1955-58. Pete
Connell, Charles Courtney, Robert J. Caldwell, Richard
C. Dalton, Robert Clary Jr, William A. Craig, William
A. Todd... If you have info on reaching any of them ,
please contact me. Thank you

Keywords: US Laws DD558,looking for buddies Pete
Connell, Charles Courtney, Robert J. Caldwell, Richard
C. Dalton, Robert Clary Jr, William A. Craig, William
A. Todd...



Entry: 83953
Subject: LOOKING FOR PICTURES CREWMATES 1951-1955

Ralph Laycock SR. wrote on August 19, 2012


City and State: MI

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for infomation for my father and pictures
from 1951-1955 on the USS Laws. My Father can
remember being docked in Hawii. But to young and not
knowing He never left the ship. Then remembering and
having pictures of ice all over the ship. Please send
any pictures you might have to share.

Keywords: USSLaws 558 crew 1951-1955



Entry: 76837
Subject: DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW A MILITARY SHIP GETS NAMED AFTER SOMEONE ELSE?

JoAnne E. Felton (Laws) 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
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER

Kristine Kelly wrote on December 13, 2009

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: USS LAWS

Diane Clement wrote on September 9, 2009

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: 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!!!

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Entry: 64951
Subject: ON BOARD FROM 1956 TO 1964

Gary Lay wrote on March 27, 2008

Email Update Needed



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.

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Entry: 64684
Subject: 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

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Entry: 64683
Subject: 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

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Entry: 64139
Subject: USS LAWS 1952 1955

Lemuel Dabbs JR. wrote on February 3, 2008

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON CREWMEMBER OF THE U.S.S. LAWS

Tiffany Pritts wrote on May 25, 2007

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: 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
Subject: THE USS GURKE DD783. THE YEAR WAS 1943, WORLD WAR II

James Thomas wrote on August 30, 2006

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: THE LAWS.....

William Mart III wrote on June 1, 2006

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: RONALD ST. PETERS

Shandon Meadows JR. wrote on December 5, 2005

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: 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
Subject: 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

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Entry: 53679
Subject: SHIPMATES

Glen Herman wrote on October 20, 2005

Email Update Needed



City and State: FORT SCOTT KS

Unit: USS LAWS DD 558 51 TO 55

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

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Entry: 52956
Subject: 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
Subject: CORRECTION NEW E-MAIL

Daniel (Dan) Cary wrote on August 7, 2005

Email Update Needed



City and State: FAIRFIELD CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: DD558



Entry: 50382
Subject: USS LAWS, KOREAN WAR

Samuel English wrote on April 24, 2005

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: 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

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Entry: 47465
Subject: DEC.12,2004

Raymond Leon Evors wrote on December 12, 2004

Email Update Needed



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

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Entry: 46964
Subject: USS LAWS 1952-1956

Ronald Rose wrote on November 18, 2004

Email Update Needed



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.

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Entry: 46032
Subject: 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
Subject: 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

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Entry: 46030
Subject: 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

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Entry: 45738
Subject: LAWS REUNION-MINNESOTA,9/22/04

Ted Klym wrote on September 10, 2004

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: 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
Subject: 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:

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Entry: 42294
Subject: HAPPY TO FIND THE NICE WEB SITE.

Merton (Mert) Root wrote on April 12, 2004

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: KOREAN WAR VET ON USS LAWS

Fred G. Hinds wrote on March 13, 2004

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: HI

Bonnie Carmack wrote on January 26, 2004

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: SERVED ON LAWS FROM 1951-1954

Reg Wagstaff wrote on January 9, 2004

Email Update Needed



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
Subject:

Earnest Dobkins wrote on November 7, 2003

Email Update Needed



City and State: METOLIUS OR

Unit: RM2

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

Keywords:



Entry: 38090
Subject: CREW

Earnest Dobkins wrote on November 7, 2003

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: 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
Subject: SHIPMATES OF LES MCCOIN 53-58

Leslie N. McCoin wrote on August 19, 2003

Deceased

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
Subject: LAWS REUNION 2003

Daniel Sundberg wrote on July 3, 2003

Email Update Needed



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

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Entry: 34559
Subject: LAWS 1951 RECOMISSIONING CREW

Johnie R. McIntyre wrote on June 2, 2003

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: WHO WAS THE LAWS NAMED FOR?

Ron Laws wrote on May 28, 2003

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: CREW MEMBER COOK

Gary Baggott wrote on April 19, 2003

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: DURING THE KOREAN WAR

Jack Taylor wrote on March 23, 2003

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: SERVED ON THE LAWS 1952 TO 1955

Anthony (Tony) Difiore wrote on March 8, 2003

Email Update Needed



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
Subject: NOV.'53-OCT.'55

Leslie N. McCoin wrote on February 12, 2003

Deceased

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






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