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Entry: 82687 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS
PHIL KROMER wrote on April 6, 2012 City and State: ASHEVILLE NC Unit: NAVIGATION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Came aboard Feb. 1955 as QMSN with Benny Valeu, Hank Fisher, Tom Akerstrom And Eric Freehafer straight out of Class A School in Bainbridge, MD. Made the Pribiloff Run in '55 and Far East in '56. Left for Orange County LST-1068 as QM2. Have kept in touch with ET Gene Fowler all these years and have since made contact with Tom Akerstrom and Bob Boeglin. Keywords:

Entry: 82614 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	KOREAN VETS
ROD FRY wrote on March 29, 2012 City and State: CHINO CA Unit: USS MATHEWS Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: The Mathews spent a lot of time in Korea, so this may of interest to some: June 25 2012 will be Korean War Memorial Day in Oregon . It will represent all states. Here is the contact: Neil M. McCain, Commander Department of Oregon, KWVA 541 660 6104 http://www.kwvador.com/kwvaservice.html I was on the Mathews 1961-1965

Entry: 78174 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA- 96
DONALD RESKE wrote on March 14, 2011 City and State: Unit: HOSPITAL DIV. Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served aboard the USS Mathews from March-Oct of 1955. I remember serving with Houtz, DuCoin, and Hall who was from Texas. I would enjoy coresponding with anyone who remembers me. I was from Detroit, Mich. Keywords: Known as "Doc".

Entry: 73258 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	1960-63
DEAN (PETE) RASMUSSEN wrote on January 23, 2010 City and State: REDDING CA Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was in E division from 1960-63 West Pac, Cuban Missle trip in 1962 Keywords:

Entry: 69963 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	NEED HELP WITHVA CLAIM
ARMANDO DEL REAL SR. wrote on April 23, 2009 City and State: WHITTIER CA Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I WAS ALSO CALLED DEL,I WAS FRIENDS WITH BOB BOYER,DAVID BORDALAIS,THOMAS FRASIER, JOE ARVALO,DEAN ELKINS. ROSALEO CANO AND CHRIS LARA .I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO HEAR FROM AND POSSIBLY GET TOGETHER WITH SOME OF MY OLD SHIPMATES. Keywords: USS MATTHEWS AKA96 FROM 1964-1966. NEED INFO OF ANYONE LANDING ON BEACH AND UNLOADING 55 GAL DRUMS WHICH CONTAINED AGENT ORANGE. ALSO NEED INFO IF ANYONE REMEMBERS GETTING COMBAT PAY FOR BEING ON THE MIKE BOATS DURING THAT TIME FRAME . I WAS A STORE KEEPER,STRIKER, IN SECOND DIV. DECK FORCE.

Entry: 69354 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96
VINCENT BREZINSKY JR. wrote on March 3, 2009 City and State: PLAINFIELD IL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My dad graduated Great Lakes in 1948 then to New Jersey for more school..back to California and then finally in 1951, on the re-commisioned USS Mathews.. He was the supply store keeper from 1951- 1953. These were, without a doubt, the best years of his life. My dad turned 80, last November, and he's beginning to lose some of his memory from the beginning of Alzheimers disease..However, he loves to talk about the Navy, so if anyone would like to contact him, please don't hesitate.. Thanks to all for their service to our country as well..Don't think that's heard often enough! Keywords: GREAT LAKES APRIL, 1948 NEW JERSEY and CALIFORNIA 1948-51 USS MATHEWS..51-53

Entry: 68727 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS. MATHEWS AKA96
OSCAR OBEL JR. wrote on January 18, 2009 City and State: AZLE TX Unit: ET SHOP Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: SERVED ON ABOARD USS MATHEWS FROM 1961 TILL 1964 1ST AS E3 STRIKER FROM A SCHOOL, LEFT AS LEADING ET THE DAYS I SPENT ON BOARD WERE THE BEST YEARS OF MAY LIFE. EVERY PORT WE HIT WAS LIKE A NEW ADVENTER.WISH I COULD RELIVE THEM A OVER AGAIN. IN 1980 I REINLISTED INTO THE NAVY RESERVES AND IN 1996 ON DEC THE 7TH AT ABOUT 1:00 I RETIRED WITH 22 YRS AND 6 MONTHS. AT 68 I AM STILL WORKING FULL TIME AND IN GOOD HEALTH. IF ANY ONE REMEMBERS ME SEND ME AN E-MAIL AND I WILL ANSWER. SMOOTH SAILING TO EVERYONE!! Keywords: CUBAN CRISIS

Entry: 68385 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96
RON BROWN wrote on December 25, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: was onboard from late 1966 to 1968 I was engineman on LCM #1 Then tranfered to ComFibRon 11 my nickname was JIMMY Keywords:

Entry: 67800 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	CREW PICTURES
LEROY (ROY) RYAN wrote on November 10, 2008 City and State: OREGON CITY OR Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served from 1955-58 in the engine room.I also have the names of all 3 duty sections in my old green "steamers book." I have a lot of b/w pictures but I cannot identify many. Can you help out? I am looking for anyone that remembers me being put in a leg cast while we were in the Phillipines. Also anyone remembering me hurting my back during the cruise to the Pribiloff Islands in 1956. Ryan MM2 Keywords:

Entry: 66674 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	FRIENDS OF MY DAD
RONALD ELLINGTON wrote on July 27, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: HE WAS A QM DURING 50 TO 54 HIS NAME WAS WILLIAM THOMAS ELLINGTON, TOM OR TOMMY FROM BURLINGTON NC I HAVE PICTURE OF HIM BUT IT IS NOT VERY LEDGIBLE BUT IF ANY OF YOU KNEW HIM I WOULD SURE LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU, AND THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. HIS SON, RONALD ELLINGTON

Entry: 65111 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	LOOKING FOR ANY ONE
GEORGE NELLESEN JR. wrote on April 6, 2008 City and State: SAN MARCOS CA Unit: USS MATHEWS AKA96 1954-1958 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Had a great time on the Mathews would not change it for the world. Keywords: Nick name Nellie Would like to get hold of Bennie Graham Or any of the old crew

Entry: 63703 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	MATHEWS
BOB BOEGLIN wrote on January 6, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would like to hear from anyone serving at the same time. Keywords: Served aboard Mathews 55 -58 Fresh out of boot at Great Lakes.

Entry: 62347 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	PICTURES OF USS MATHEWS
ROD FRY wrote on September 19, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: For those interested you can view pictures and history on the USS Mathews at http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/02/02096.htm I was Radarman and DJ on KAMA on board radio station till 1965 Rod Fry Keywords:

Entry: 60406 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	QM-3
HARVEY COFFEY wrote on March 20, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was on board from dec. 1957 to jan.1959. I worked on the bridge and would like to talk with anyone on board during that time. Keywords:

Entry: 56258 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	1961 TO 1963
WILLIAM LEE wrote on March 16, 2006 City and State: MASON CITY IA Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Served onboard from 1961 to 1963. Was in First Div. and later the signal bridge. Left as SM3 Keywords: Left USS Mathews to serve with COMPHIBRON 5 Staff onboard USS Paul Revere APA 248

Entry: 56257 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	1961 TO 1963
WILLIAM LEE wrote on March 16, 2006 City and State: MASON CITY IA Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Served onboard from 1961 to 1963. Was in First Div. and later the signal bridge. Left as SM3 Keywords:

Entry: 55516 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	1953 - 1955
CARL B. ST. JOHN wrote on February 1, 2006 City and State: SANTA ANA CA Unit: USS MATHEWS AKA 96 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served aboard the Mathews as an IC Electrician from June 1953 through October 1956. We were involved in transferring N. Korean prisoners of war and resupplying the Priblof Islands among many of duties. This was quite an experience for a Kansas farm boy and I thoroughly enjoyed. I would like to hear from any shipmate who served with me. Keywords:

Entry: 52716 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	WAYNE MOUDY - 1963 - 1965
WAYNE MOUDY wrote on August 19, 2005 City and State: TAYLORSVILLE KY Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Being aboard the Mathews was a great experience for a Hillbilly kid from the Missouri Ozarks. I was often teased about joining the Navy to get a pair of shoes and to see people. WestPac cruise was a real eye-opener. I made some great friends while in the Navy and saw places and things I would never have otherwise experienced. I've been married for 37 years and have three sons, three terrific daughters-in-law and three wonderful grandchildren. I have been blessed beyond measure. Wayne Keywords: USS Mathews, AKA96

Entry: 52658 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96
EDWARD MC HUGH wrote on August 16, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I WAS ABOARD THE MATHEWS FOR A SHORT WHILE WITH A BUNCH OF OTHER GUYS AWAITING A SCHOOL WE WERE ASSIGNED TO THE E T SHACK. MADE 1 SHORT CRUISE TO OKINOWA AND JAPAN. YOU MAY REMEMBER ME AS THE GUY WHO GOT SUCKERED WITH A DOGGING WRENCH ONE NIGHT AFTER LIBERTY IN JAPAN. I BELIEVE THE GUY WHO HIT ME WAS NAMED VAN HILL. HE WAS A QM 3 AFTER THE COURT MARSHAL HE WAS A E 1. E T 3 ART MERRIT, JIM OLIVERI AND JOHN LAYTON ARE THE ONLY GUYS I REMEMBER WELL. Keywords:

Entry: 51876 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	AKA 96 PLAQUE
STEVE UVA wrote on July 5, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My pops served on AKA 96 as a Signalman during WWII ('44-'45). I belive he said that the ship let him off in San Pedro, CA after the surrender sometime. The Maritime musuem in San Pedro still has the plaque of AKA 96. Think it's right inside the door on the left..... Keywords:

Entry: 51446 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96 53-54
JIM ROE JR. wrote on June 10, 2005 City and State: OR Unit: M DIV Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 51444 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96 53-54
JIM ROE wrote on June 10, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Was a BT3 and servered as oil and water king. OPERATION BIG SWITCH hauling prisioner to Inchon Korea. Keywords: USNS TONGUE POINT 51-52, SUB GROUP 1 USS MATHEWS AKA 96 53-54

Entry: 51442 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96 53-54
JIM ROE wrote on June 10, 2005 City and State: OR Unit: M DIV Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 51422 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	B DIVISION 1953 9 15 TO 1954 7 13
JIM ROE JR. wrote on June 9, 2005 City and State: OR Unit: B DIV Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 50880 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	SERVED ON THE USS MATHEWS FROM MARCH 55 TO SEP 57
TOM KEMP wrote on May 16, 2005 City and State: LAS VEGAS NV Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 50856 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	INTRESTED IN REUNION INFORMATION FROM 1955-1956
OLIN HARDWICK wrote on May 14, 2005 City and State: MERIDIAN TX Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Intrested in reunions with fellow shipmates. I was a Supply Officer on board from 12/55 to 12/56 I Would look forward to hearing from anyone who may have information on reunions from this time period. Keywords:

Entry: 50731 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA-96
DICK MILLHOLLIN wrote on May 10, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I served aboard late 1958 to early 1960. Would sure like to know how to get a roster of ships company for that time. Keywords:

Entry: 50408 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	MATHEWS RADIO STATION ETC
ROD FRY wrote on April 25, 2005 City and State: CHINO CA Unit: RADAR Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I did most of my navy time abaord the Mathews..3rd div then into Radar school and back to the Mathews . Started the on board Radio Sation KAMA . Left in 1965 and went into TV and Radio..I am now in Radio LA area with a new name "Chuck Wilder " We saw the last "H" bomb set of Christmas Island..Cuban Crisis etc. Keywords: Big Rod KAMA

Entry: 50379 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS 62 - 66
BILL MARSHALL wrote on April 24, 2005 City and State: CLINTON TN Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I went aboard 10/62 as a e-2 Radarman stricker. Left 12/65 as 2ND Class Radarman. Keywords: USS Mathews

Entry: 49704 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS 1953-1956
DONALD BURLEW wrote on March 22, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard the Mathews from spring of 53 to Oct 1956 departing Machinist Mate 1st. Made the far east cruise to far east and Korea and operation big switch transporting POWs from Koje Do to Inchon in 53. Drydock in Portland Ore. and Pribalof isle trip in 55. Back to Far east in 56 and reinactment of Iwo Jima landing and back to Long Beach in Oct for discharge Keywords: USS Mathews 1953-56

Entry: 48927 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	U.S.S. MATHEWS 1953-56
RICHARD SIMEONOFF wrote on February 14, 2005 City and State: Unit: I C ELECTICIAN Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was stationed on U.S.S. Mathews from 1953-56. I was a I.C. Electican. Would like to hear from anyone from that time period. Keywords: U.S.S. Mathews 1953-56

Entry: 48883 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	1953-54 GUNNERY DIVISION
GEORGE CHAPPELL III wrote on February 12, 2005 City and State: CITRA FL Unit: GUNNERY DIVISION Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 48345 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	U S S MATHEWS AKA 96
OLIVER BASS wrote on January 23, 2005 City and State: WHITNEY TX Unit: U S S MATHEWS AKA 96 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served aboard Mathews 1952 -1954. Would like to correspond with any other crew members. Any reunions in the near future? Keywords: Operation Big Switch - Korea

Entry: 45818 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	GREETING SHIPMATES!
BRUCE BLEVINS wrote on September 15, 2004 City and State: RITTMAN OH Unit: USS MATHEW AKA96 Service or Relationship: - Comments: I was working in Ship's office in 1968 when the USS Mathews AKA-96 was decommissioned at the Naval Shipyards in San Deigo, CA. Anyone who served aboard during this era of the ships history get in touch. Keywords: Served on board as Seaman,in First Division and as 1st Division Yeoman, then as Petty Officer 3rd Class, Personnelman 1965-1968. Made three curises to Vietnam.

Entry: 45558 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	GEORGE M. MCMINN, MY DAD.
SHEILA MCMINN BROWN wrote on August 31, 2004 City and State: COTTONDALE AL Unit: NA Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for individuals who served aboard the Mathews with my dad, George M. McMinn, BMC,Craftmaster,tugboat captain. Years 1963-1966? Need to know my father, was he a good CPO,was he anyone's mentor? Thanks Sheila Keywords: Vietnam-USS Mathews (AKA96) 1963-1966

Entry: 44987 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96 (1960-63)
DONALD HARDER wrote on August 4, 2004 City and State: NEWTON KS Unit: USS MATHEWS Service or Relationship: - Comments: Just looking for anyone who may have served on the Mathews from 1960-1963. Keywords: IC 2

Entry: 40713 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96
GEORGE NELLESEN wrote on February 9, 2004 City and State: SAN MARCOS CA Unit: STOREKEEPER Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served on board March 1954 thru April 1958 Keywords: USS Mathews AKA96

Entry: 34510 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	SHIP BUILDERS PLANS FOR USS MATHEWS
JOE GREEN wrote on May 30, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 33190 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96
GLENN SIDES wrote on March 30, 2003 City and State: SALISBURY NC Unit: USS MATHEWS AKA96 Service or Relationship: - Comments: LOOKING FOR CREW MEMBERS, AND FOR ANY REUNION INFORMATION. Keywords:

Entry: 33169 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	REUNION USS MATHEWS
GLENN SIDES wrote on March 29, 2003 City and State: SALISBURY NC Unit: USS MATHEWS AKA96 Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 32763 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	REUNION
GERALD MAY wrote on March 13, 2003 City and State: BOULDER CITY NV Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 31831 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	CREW INFORMATION 51-55
ERVIN HICKS wrote on February 8, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS Mathews AKA 96 1951 1955 Keywords:

Entry: 28582 USS MATHEWS (AKA-96)	USS MATHEWS AKA 96
HARVEY B. COFFEY wrote on October 1, 2002 City and State: NOBLE OK Unit: QUARTERMASTER Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I WAS ON BOARD FROM DEC.1957/JAN. 1959 and WOULD LIKE TO TALK WITH ANYONE WHO WAS ALSO. E-MAIL OR CALL ME. Keywords: QUARTERMASTER/SIGNELMAN PREBELOF ISL. TRIP

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