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Entry: 76036 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	DAD SERVED ON THE MCGOWAN IN 52-53, HENRY HORN DOES ANYONE KNOW HIM?
RICHARD HORN wrote on September 5, 2010 CITY AND STATE: JACKSONVILLE FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: DID MY DAD SERVE WITH YOU? Keywords: MCGOWAN 678 HENRY HORN FRIENDS

Entry: 62418 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	LOOKING FOR SMOKEY HOLCOM
SARA JOHNSON wrote on September 25, 2007 CITY AND STATE: GRANTS PASS OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi I am looking for my grandfather Smokey Holcomb real name A.L. Holcomb any info greatly appriciated Keywords: Smokey Holcomb around 1957

Entry: 62210 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	UPDATE TO MY CURRENT POSTING
BION BLUNT wrote on September 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: VIRGINIA BEACH VA UNIT: USS MCGOWAN DD 678 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: just bringing my information up to date I would welcome contacts Keywords:

Entry: 57186 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	LOOKING FOR ROBERT CROW YEOMAN SERVED ON MCGOWAN 51-55
HARLAN NESS wrote on May 15, 2006 CITY AND STATE: EAU CLAIRE WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Served on world cruise. Interested in hearing from others on that cruise. Keywords:

Entry: 55928 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	USS COWAN DD-678
RICHARD M. ALLEN wrote on February 23, 2006 CITY AND STATE: BUTLER AL UNIT: 1165TH M. P. CO. RETIRED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: looking for info., on uss cowan dd-678, her history in korea Keywords: uss wisconsin bb-64, korea, u. s. army 1165th m. p. co. germany

Entry: 54578 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	RADARMAN
ROBERT CADWALLADER wrote on December 11, 2005 CITY AND STATE: STANFORDVILLE NY UNIT: K DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Where are you? Keywords: Donad C. Gilgan

Entry: 52802 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	USS MCGOWAN DD678 CRUISE BOOK
SAM FERONTI SR. wrote on August 23, 2005 CITY AND STATE: EDMOND OK UNIT: USS MCGOWAN DD 678 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Served aboard the Mighty Mcgowan as the mailman during 1954/1955. Went on a Northern European cruise while on board. A cruise book was published for that cruise, but I somehow lost mine. If anyone has any idea how I can locate one, please contact me. I would be very appreciative. My email address is: iam9th@sbcglobal.net and my cell phone number is (405) 249-0429. Would appreciate hearing from any former crew members. Thank you very much! Sam R. Feronti Keywords: Buck Buckingham, Joe Caglione, Johnnie Schnell, Jess Garner, Ens K.J. Cowan, Tony DePinto, Charlie Black and many others. The whole crew was fantastic!!

Entry: 50669 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON NORMAN BROWN SERVED 1952 UNTIL ?
HELEN BROWN wrote on May 8, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 44390 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	USS MCGOWAN DD678-US NAVY - KOREAN WAR PROGECT
KIMBERLY WOOD wrote on July 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BELLE CHASSE LA UNIT: MY FATHER'S SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Please help me to find my Father's info. He is still living, and we both want to know his shipmates. He was on an aircraft carriier or a ship. I belive. He wants to get in touch with his ship mates. Thanks so much, if you are able to help us. My Father does not have a computer, that is why I am asking you for help. Once again, thanks so very much. I need your help, please ! Kimberly Dykes Wood. My Father's name is Emmett Lamar Dykes...they called him Jimmy. Thanks again, xoxoxoo Keywords: Personal Navy~~~~~1951-

Entry: 44074 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	USS MCGOWAN DD678
BOB MCERLANE wrote on June 26, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PALM COAST FL UNIT: QUARTERMASTER 3RD CLASS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: My name is Bob McErlane and I Served on the McGowan from 10/1955 to 12/1958. I am currently building a web site for The McGowan and all of the men that served on her. Currently I have a listing that is about 90% accurate of all the men that served on her. I need more information about the men, their rank and dates served on board, to complete the listing. If you or any family member served on board and your name or their name is not listed please contact me for inclusion. I also would like pictures of the men that served on board, if you can scan the pictures and send them to me via email I will include them on the website. If you cant get them scanned themn contact me at simba_webs@bellsouth.net The web site is http://www.ussmcgowandd678.org it is currently vacent as of this date June 26,04, I expect to have material on the site by the 4th of July 04. So if you are interested have a look see. If you just want to talk to me about your relative, about the ships reunion activities each year, or what ever, just send me an e-mail, I promise I will answer each and every email that I receive. Bob McErlane Keywords: U.S.S. McGowan DD678

Entry: 40563 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	IPERSONELL ON USMCGOWAN WW
HAROLD PAUL JONES wrote on February 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 39942 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO SERVED WITH LARRY HOOVER
CORY HOOVER wrote on January 13, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CLEARWATER FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my Uncle, Larry Hoover on the McGowan in Korea. Anyone who knew him will doubtless have some great stories for my family. Keywords: USS McGowan, Skeet, Larry Hoover

Entry: 39801 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	MY GRAMPA SERVED ROBERT WALKER
KENNETH BOMHAN wrote on January 7, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 38081 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	USS MCGOWAN DD 678
SAM FERONTI wrote on November 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: EDMOND OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was the mailman on board the USS McGowan DD678 from 1954 through part of 1955. Keywords:

Entry: 35367 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	ANYBODY OUT THERE REMEMBER JIMMY SMITH FROM DELAWARE
THOMAS SMITH wrote on July 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WILM DE UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 35366 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	ANYBODY OUT THERE REMEMBER JIMMY SMITH FROM DELAWARE
THOMAS SMITH wrote on July 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WILM DE UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 34973 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	ANYONE ON DECOM CREW
LYNN KINGSLEY wrote on June 19, 2003 CITY AND STATE: STAFFORD VA UNIT: USS MCGOWAN DD678 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Would like to contact anyone on the decom crew. I was a Radarman 2nd Class and was aboard 59/60. Keywords:

Entry: 32061 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	LOOKING FOR CREWMEN WHO SREVED WITH MY FATHER HERBERT A HARTLINE
HERBERT A. HARTLINE JR. wrote on February 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for possible photos or crewmembers of the Mcgowan that served with my dad. He spoke often of his time on this ship. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Herb Jr. Keywords:

Entry: 32059 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	DAD SERVED
HERBERT A. HARTLINE JR. wrote on February 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: MCGOWAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone served with my dad, I would like to hear from you Keywords:

Entry: 30342 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	FLETCHER DESTROYER BLUEJACKET
ROBERT L. JOHNSON wrote on December 12, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GRANITE CITY IL UNIT: USS MCGOWAN DD-678 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Have published a book, "Fletcher Destroyer Bluejacket," available at 1stbooks.com about my service aboard the McGowan from 1952-54 in Korea, on World Cruise, and NATO's Operation Mariner. Look for author, Robert Johnson at 1st Books Library.com for paperback or hardcover. Would like to hear from David Kelly, Bion Blunt, other Sonarmen and fellow shipmates. Keywords: USS McGowan, DD-678 in Japan and Korea, World Cruise, Operation Mariner, 1952,1953, 1954.

Entry: 30309 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	52-53
ROBERT L. JOHNSON wrote on December 10, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GRANITE CITY IL UNIT: USS MCGOWAN DD 678 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for Bion Blunt, David Kelly, fellow Sonarmen, and other buddies. Keywords: McGowan in Korea and World Cruise, 1952-53 and Operation Mariner, 1952-53.

Entry: 29911 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	MY FATHER PROUDLY SERVED
BEVERLY PETERSEN wrote on November 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: WORCESTER MA UNIT: USS MC GOWAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello if anyone out there knows my father or was on the ship the same time he was he would be thrilled to hear from you. He was a Seaman 1st class his name is Martin Walsh. He is now legally blind and I know it would thrill him to no end to hear from someone. I would also like to thank you personaly for protecting our country and allowing me the freedom that I enjoy today. I am proud of each and everyone of you. Keywords: Uss Mc Gowan DD678 from 1944 to 1947

Entry: 29202 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	FATHER WAS ON MCGOWAN FROM 58'-60'
EARL GRIFFIN wrote on November 1, 2002 CITY AND STATE: POLAND IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad served On the McGowan, and would like to get in touch with anybody that recognizes his Name on this Message. When he first came aboard they put him in R-Div in the Boiler Room. He was a damage controlman. If you are intrested please E-mail me include your address and phone # Thank You Earl Griffin PO 2nd Class Keywords:

Entry: 26468 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	LOOKING FOR PICTURES - USS MCGOWAN DD-678 (1955-1956)
JOBY BARRY wrote on June 23, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I am looking for pictures of the crew of the McGowan 1955-56. Please contact me if you have any or know where I can locate some. Keywords: McGowan Barry 1955 1956

Entry: 25942 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	LOOKING FOR BION BLUNT
CARLENE HIRSCH wrote on June 1, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BANGOR ME UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking to facilitate a reunion with Garth and Bion. Neice of Garth. Carlene Hirsch Keywords: Garth Gooding Aroostook State Normal School, Presque Isle, Maine

Entry: 25555 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	DID YOU KNOW MY FATHER {EVAN B. CLARK}
DELORES EVELYN CLARK KEENE wrote on May 18, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my name is delores evelyn clark keene im searching for any information on my father. he was born in ,ky 1912 died in IRVINE Estill county 1978 buried in CAMP NELSON,KY i learned about my dad too late. he was dead by the time i learned his whereabouts. now i have death cert /my birth cer ,and that he was a navy veteran. he was hit in the head with a baseball bat and never recovered from injury.im told. i dont know if there are any survivors. i do know no one attended his funeral. he lived at 135 1/2 plum st irvine,ky in care of pearl tipton. this was on death cert. how can i locate a picture of my father from the navy? ive never seen him,i never sa a picture of him. i dont know what to do to locate information like this. ive contacted everyone i know about . the tipton lady deceased now too. all i want is to find pictures of my dad. can anyone helpo. i have no knowledge further ,except he had a brother's [jack,jessie,virgil CLARK] and sister gertrude clark fields. she is deceased. GOD BLESS for any help.. Daughter searching for who and what my father was. Keywords: NAVY WW11 Veteran

Entry: 20861 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	LOOKING FOR PICTURES
JAMES WALKER wrote on November 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CATLETTSBURG KY UNIT: SIXTH FLEET USS MCGOWAN 1952-1954 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am James's son-in-law, Mike. My father-in-law is looking for anyone who served on his ship during 52 through 54. He would like to see pictures, contact friends and see if there is a reunion held. James is living in Kentucky and the information listed above is his current information. Please contact him directly or through this e-mail address. Thanks - Mike Keywords: Served on the USS McGowan from 1952-1954, close friends were Clyde Pettifield, William A. Stobal, David Weber, Don Manning and Robert Whitler. Nickname was "ol Kentucky". Position - Seaman

Entry: 17048 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	PHOTO'S 1953-54
BION BLUNT wrote on June 2, 2001 CITY AND STATE: VIRGINIA BEACH VA UNIT: USS MCGOWAN DD 678 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I have good quality photographs of the crew of the McGowan by division. Would like to share these with anyone who is interested. Contact me Keywords: crew group photographs 1953-54

Entry: 16933 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	MCGOWAN SHIP
KATIE MCGOWAN wrote on May 29, 2001 CITY AND STATE: VIRGINIA BEACH VA UNIT: MY BROTHER WAS ON THE LIBERTY IN WW11 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I am very interested in this country of ours, the things that have happened all through the years, the people involved here that built it into what it is today and the wars, the men who went to keep those like myself free, for which I am so grateful. Keywords: My brother Harry McGowan served in WW11. He was in the Pacific fighting the Japs, he also went into the Philippines, was captured, came home safe, thank the LORD. Also, the Japs bombed the ship he was on and his best buddy was killed.

Entry: 13581 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	MODEL OF THE USS MCGOWAN AVAILABLE
TERRY MCGOWAN wrote on December 11, 2000 CITY AND STATE: CONROE TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: To those who served on the USS McGowan and their families.......My father, Donald McGowan, recently passed away....For many years, his hobby was building museum quality models...One of his best WWII/Korea era models is a model of the USS McGowan..(many of his works were of the tall ship variety)...However, in settling his estate,I am offering for sale the USS McGowan....It is approx. 48 inches long,is enclosed in a glass case and is of the finest quality....It is my opinion that he buit the model from scratch(not from a kit)..making it a unique model....this would be an excellent momento for a family member to present to a former crew member...the price is $2750.00......It is a beautiful model and should over a period of time only become more valuable...I have photos availble... Keywords:

Entry: 12297 USS MCGOWAN (DD-678)	FATHER SERVED ON USS MCGOWAN
WILLIAM VOLLMER wrote on October 12, 2000 CITY AND STATE: GRAYSLAKE IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: USS McGowan,DD678 Keywords:

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