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Entry: 75996 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	USS O'BRIEN ON 23 DECEMBER 1966
JOSEPH PIRES wrote on August 31, 2010 CITY AND STATE: OSTERVILLE MA UNIT: USS BENNINGTON CVS-20 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Trying to determine for one of our shipmates who was a Hospital Corpsman aboard CVS-20 at that time what acutally happened aboard O'BRIEN and what role USS Bennington and its helo squadron HS-8 (Eightballers) played in the medical evacuations of those that were injured or killed in that tragic event. Looking for any info, documents, photo's etc. Sincerely and Fraternally yours, Joseph Pires USS Bennington Historian 23 Rebecca Lane Osterville, MA 02655 Keywords:

Entry: 71872 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	USS O'BRIEN HISTORY
THOMAS E. (T.E.) MOORE wrote on October 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ESTERO FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: ALL OF THE O'BRIEN SHIPS WERE NAMED FOR;CAPTAIN JEREMIAH O'BRIEN USN,AND HIS FIVE BROTHERS,OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION(1775). THE FIRST USS O'BRIEN WAS TORPEDO BOAT-30,(TB-30).SHE WAS COMMISSIONED 15,JULY 1905,LT.EDWARD WOODS IN COMMAND,AND DECOMMISSIONED 3,MARCH 1909,AND USED AS A TARGET. THE SECOND WAS USS O'BRIEN(DD-51),COMMISSIONED IN PHILADELPHIA,PA, 22,MAY,1915,LCDR.C.E.COURTNET IN COMMAND.DECOMMISSIONED 9,JUNE,1922,STRUCK FROM THE NAVY,AND SCRAPPED IN 1935. THE THIRD WAS USS O'BRIEN (DD-415),COMMISSIONED AT BOSTON,MA 2,MARCH,1940,LCDR. CARL F.ESPEIN IN COMMAND.THE SHIP SUNK 19,OCT.1942, OFF OF SAMOA.THE FOURTH USS O'BRIEN(DD-725),WAS COMMISSIONED 25,FEB.1944,AT THE BOSTON NAVAL SHIPYARD, CDR.P.F. HEERBRANDT IN COMMAND.ON 25,JUNE,1944 GERMAN SHORE BATTERIES AT CAPE LEVI,NEAR CHERBOURG,FRANCE, MADE A DIRECT HIT ON THE O'BRIEN,JUST AFT OF THE BRIDGE. THIRTEEN MEN WERE KIA,AND NINETEEN WOUNDED. THEN IT WAS OFF TO THE PACIFIC WAR. ON 6,JAN.1945,A JAPANESE AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO THE SHIPS PORT SIDE, FANTAIL,CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. ON 27,MARCH,1945,OFF OF KERAMA RETTO,A SUICIDE PLANE,CARRYING A 500 POUND BOMB,CRASHED INTO THE O'BRIEN'S PORT SIDE AMIDSHIPS, EXPLODING A SHIP'S MAGAZINE. FIFTY CREWMEN WERE KIA, OR MISSING,AND SEVENTY-SIX MEN WERE WOUNDED. THE SHIP WAS DECOMMISSIONED AT SAN DIEGO,CA,4,OCT.1947.------- THE USS O'BRIEN(DD-725)WAS RECOMMISSIONED,WITH THE START OF THE KOREAN WAR,ON 5,OCT.1950,WITH CDR.C.W. NIMITZ JR. IN COMMAND,AND BECAME THE FLAGSHIP OF "DESTROYER DIVISION-132". THE O'BRIEN WAS OFF OF THE EAST COAST OF KOREA,WITH TASK-FORCE-77,THEN WITH TASK- FORCE-95 IN MARCH OF 1951. ON 17,JULY,1951,AT WONSAN HARBOR,ENEMY SHORE BATTERIES OPENED UP ON THE SHIPS, O'BRIEN,BLUE,AND CUNNINGHAM,FROM THREE SIDES,IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE SHIPS FROM THE HARBOR. THE THREE SHIPS WENT INTO A "WAR DANCE",AN EVASIVE MANEUVER, WHERE THE SHIPS STEAMED AT 22 KNOTS,FIRING ON THE ENEMY BATTERIES IN EACH SECTOR,AS THEIR GUNS CAME TO BEAR. THE FOUR AND A HALF HOUR ENGAGEMENT,BECAME KNOWN AS THE "BATTLE OF THE BUZZ-SAW". THE SHIP RETURNED TO SAN DIEGO,CA IN SEPT.1951. THEN ON 23,JULY 1952,THE O'BRIEN WAS OFF TO THE KOREAN WAR AGAIN, JOINING TASK-FORCE-95. THE SHIP WAS IN "OPERATION FEINT",A MOCK INVASION OF KOJO-12-16,OCT.1952, ATTEMPTING TO LURE THE ENEMY INTO THE OPEN. THE SHIP RETURNED TO SAN DIEGO,CA IN JAN.1953. THE USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)WAS DECOMMISSIONED AT LONG BEACH,CA ON 18,FEB. 1972,AND STRUCK FROM THE NAVY LIST THE SAME DAY. THE GREAT SHIP WAS TOWED OUT TO SEA,BY THE TUG SIOUX(ATF-75)ON 13,JULY,1972,AND SUNK AS A TARGET OFF OF CALIFORNIA. THE USS O'BRIEN(DD-725),RECEIVED SIX BATTLE STARS IN WWII,FIVE BATTLE STARS IN THE KOREAN WAR,AND THREE BATTLE STARS IN THE VIETNAM WAR.-------- THEN CAME THE 5TH USS O'BRIEN(DD-975),COMMISSIONED 3,DEC.1977,DECOMMISSIONED,AND STRUCK 24,SEPT.2004, DISPOSED AS A TARGET IN 2006,IN THE PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE,NEAR KAUAI,HAWAII.------------------------ THERE WAS ALSO THE S.S. JEREMIAH O'BRIEN. THE ONLY SURVIVOR OF 2,751 LIBERTY SHIPS BUILT DURING WWII. SHE SITS TODAY AT PIER-45,IN SAN FRANCISCO,CA.-------- P.S.---THE USS O'BRIEN(DD-725),WAS AN ALLEN M. SUMNER- CLASS DESTROYER,WITH A DISPLACEMENT OF 2,200 TONS, SPEED,34 KNOTS,AND COMPLEMENT OF 336 MEN.------------ Keywords: USS O'BRIEN(TB-30)----USS O'BRIEN(DD-51)---- USS O'BRIEN(DD-415)----USS O'BRIEN(DD-725)---- USS O'BRIEN(DD-975)----S.S.JEREMIAH O'BRIEN

Entry: 69820 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	USS O'BRIEN DD725 SHIPMATE
WAYNE MEDDLEY wrote on April 10, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MALVERN AR UNIT: USS O'BRIEN, DD725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I and three other shipmates from Company 148, 1950 sent aboard the O'rien out of boot camp. We recommissioned the Obiren 5 Oct. 1950, had our shakedown cruise in January 1951. After several weeks of training we headed to Korea in early 1951. Our commanding officer was none other than Capt. C. W. Nimitz, Jr. We happened to be Division Commander and our Division Commander was none other than John D. Bulkeley, Congressional Medal of Honor receiptiant. I read an article where he retired after 55 years of service as Rear Admiral. My O'Brien home page was discontinued by Freehomepages without my knowledge. I still have all the information and perhaps one day I will find a place to install the information and get the pages up and running again. Keywords: USS O'Brien DD725

Entry: 69455 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	THE NAM YEARS
DON ROGERS wrote on March 11, 2009 CITY AND STATE: AUSTIN TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Anybody here from the time period 64' - 69'? Keywords: DD 725

Entry: 69101 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	USS O'BRIEN DD 725 20TH. REUNION
HERSCHEL LUCKINBILL wrote on February 12, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MONTGOMERY IL UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD 725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I am still looking for any shipmate that served aboard the O'Brien from 1943 to 1972. Please forward name, address, and phone number. I would be happy to talk to you about whats going on with the O'Brien's reunion Association. Our 20th. reunion will be in Chicago Sept. 15th thru 20th, 2009. Keywords: My name is Herschel Luckinbill (Lucky) and I served on the USS O'Brien DD 725 from Sept 1964 to December 1967. I live in Montgomery, IL and will be hosting the 20th. Reunion. I left the O'Brien as a MM2.

Entry: 68687 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	LOOKING FOR SHIPS PLAQUES
DENNIS ARENS wrote on January 15, 2009 CITY AND STATE: KELLER TX UNIT: RETIRED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served on USS Pritchett DD561 from April 1964 through November 1964 on a Westpac cruise. I was a Radioman 2nd Class at the time. I transferred to USS O'Brien DD725 in November 1964 and served aboard her until April 1966. I'd like to locate ships plaques for both ships. Keywords: USS O'Brien DD725, USS Pritchett DD561, Ships Plaques

Entry: 67566 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	USS O'BRIEN DD-725 PHOTOS
ROY THOMAS wrote on October 21, 2008 CITY AND STATE: NEWARK CA UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD-725 (SONARMAN) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served aboard USS O'Brien from 12/1951 to 12/1954 as a sonarman. In reviewing the postings of others on this listing, I noticed that several people have requested information about the availability of O'Brien photos. There are many posted on the internet, mostly available to download. The best sources are navsource.org, and Maritime Quest. (see google for more listings.) Keywords: Task Force 77, Sea of Japan

Entry: 60408 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	KOREONWAR
JOE CLARK wrote on March 20, 2007 CITY AND STATE: CHICO CA UNIT: USS O'BRIEN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: O'B

Entry: 59918 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	SEARCHING FOR USS O'BRIAN DD725 REUNION ASSOCIATION OFFICER
ROBERT STAVES wrote on February 4, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father Gary G. Staves has perished and we still receive Reunion letters it hurts my mother to get these letters, I would Love to contact the proper person to have his name removed from the mailing records, if it is wished for the mailing to go to my mother instead that may be done, but to come in his name is a pain I would like to take away from her having to endure. She along with all of us are proud of his service and the memory will always be with us. any help would be very much appreciated Keywords: Gary G. Staves, U.S.S O"BRIAN (DD-725)

Entry: 59316 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	U.S.S. O'BRIEN TASK FORCE 58
JIM SLATER wrote on October 21, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle served on the O'Brien in the Pacific in WWII when it was part of Task Force 58. I remember him telling about the Kamakazie attacks and being at General Quarters for 90 days or so. My grandfather had a large picture of the O'Brien underway hanging on the wall and I believe it's was DD725, but it's been a long time and I was just a boy. My uncle's name was Andrew M. Johnson II from Indiana. I believe he was a fireman and worked in the engine room. I remember him telling me that he knew a Kamakazie plane was going to hit the ship when he heard the 20mm, or was it 40 mm, guns open up because by that time the plane was so close that the only way to stop it would be to blow it to bits with one of the bigger guns and it was too late for that. Seems like he also told me that the pilots bodies were sometimes booby trapped. My uncle died suddenly of a heart attack many years ago so I can't ask him to referesh my memory, but I really wish I could. I still miss him at times. I think the O'Brien talked about in the messages here is the same ship he served on. Keywords:

Entry: 58720 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	RE-COMMISSIONED 1950
GARNETT MIDKIFF SR. wrote on September 2, 2006 CITY AND STATE: WINSTON SALEM NC UNIT: COMPANY 149 BOOT CAMP JUNE 1950 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I had the privelage of being in boot camp from which several members from Company 149 helped in putting the OBrien back in commission in October of 1950. After shakedown cruise we headed for Korea in January 1951 with a stop over in Pearl Harbor for some repair work on one of our 5" Mounts...We were also privilaged to have Admiral Nimitz son Chester Jr as our Skipper. One event that happened that I remember was when the USS Walke either hit a mine or was hit by a torpeda and most everyone seems to think it was the latter which blew a large hole in one side and killed 26 men. We were operating with Task Force 77 at the time. What an unfortunate situation.. I am prowd to have served my country and prowd to have served on a ship that has been so unique in the many battles since the first OBrien was launched. I would not trade the experiences that I had for anything in this world...What an honor to Be an AMERICAN and serve your country...Thanks for letting me spout of a little....G.L. "Bud" Midkiff Keywords: Bud

Entry: 53362 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
DAVID HOFFERBERT SR. wrote on September 30, 2005 CITY AND STATE: YUMA AZ UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served on the USS O'Brien from November 1957 to December 1960. I would like to hear from any other BT's who served on her during that time. Keywords:

Entry: 52805 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	JUNE 1957, TAD ON THE O'BRIEN
BILL CONLAN wrote on August 23, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ST. PAUL MN UNIT: NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: In June of 1957 we were refueling off the Kearsarge (CV-33). I was second-last man on the line. When we got the hose over, the last man dropped the line and started walking away. Just then a wave came up the side and way up over the 01 deck. The last guy went overboard and I ended up half-way over the side with a death-grip on the line. Two other guys were hurt. I had to help them ashore and onto the Haven. I left before any of the injured guys came back (if they did). I only remember a particular boatswains mate's name and I've been putting hexes on him ever since. Keywords: O'Brien

Entry: 52643 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	O'BRIEN SHIPMATES 1961-1964
GEORGE JONES wrote on August 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ELLSWORTH KS UNIT: SONAR CREW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Jonesie SO3 looking for shipmates 1961-1964, Flaps, Mouse, Sully, Joe Cox, Set of brothers from Cal', (Big sonarman Schira?)also Cal.

Entry: 49243 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	REUNION IN NASHVILLE TN.
JOE CLARK wrote on February 26, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CHICO CA UNIT: U.S.S. O'BRIEN DD 725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The 2005 reunion is september 14 -17 in Nashville Tn. hope to see you there! Keywords: tin can sailors

Entry: 48669 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	USS OBRIEN
MIGUEL ALVAREZ wrote on February 3, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SAN DIEGO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone has pictures of the ship and of the crew during the Korean War please email me some I would really appreciate it. My father served during world war II and also during the Korean War. He Passed away 8 years ago and I have been tring to gather some history of history Milatary time. Keywords:

Entry: 47988 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	MMC DONALD SIMONEAU
CRAIG BIEGEL wrote on January 7, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Retired Chief Donald R. Simoneau has asked me to see if I can find anyone who served with him onbaord the USS O'Brien during 1951 to 1953. At the time he was an FN and advanced to MM3 while onboard. He worked primarily in the Engineroom. He now live in South Texas. Both Chief Simoneau and I appreciate any help you van provide. Craig biegel Keywords:

Entry: 45595 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	USS OBRIEN
GABE LEVY wrote on September 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WESTON FL UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: ANY BODY THAT SERVED ON THE USS OBRIEN DURING THE KOREAN WAR TAKE ANY PICTURES? IF SO EMAIL ME WITH THEM PLEASE. MY UNCLE SERVED ON THAT SHIP Keywords:

Entry: 43805 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	SHIPMATES 1956-58
JOHN BLACK wrote on June 14, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42192 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)
ROBERT BOADWAY wrote on April 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: U.S.S. O'BRIEN DD 725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: John Stacey and Frank Kabris Keywords: Looing for shipmates

Entry: 42191 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)
ROBERT BOADWAY wrote on April 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: U.S.S. O'BRIEN DD 725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Pictues of ship and shipmates Keywords:

Entry: 41822 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
BOB ERNST wrote on March 18, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: USS OBRIEN DD 725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: served in OI div from 1961-1963 - looking for shipmates of same time period, westpac 1962, FRAM in 1961 Keywords: DD-725 USS Obrien

Entry: 39020 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	U.S.S. O'BRIEN DD 725 1956-1957
JACK OLSON wrote on December 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: RIVERSIDE CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I served on the U.S.S. O'brien DD 725 in 1956. I was the engineers log room yoman. I am looking for Lt. JG Funkhouser, or any other member of the engineering crew. You might remember me best by my wifes cousin, the permanent scullery duty seaman DALE EYLER. If there is a re-union planned, fellow seaman DEAN DAVIS from Colorado and I would love to attend. Any info. you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Keywords: Yomen

Entry: 38159 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	PHIL CASH
KATHLEEN CASH wrote on November 10, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NEVADA CITY CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My dad Phil Cash was aboard the USS O'Brien when it was torpedoed. He was a Chief Warren Officer I beleive. He passed away 10 years ago and would be greatfull for any information, Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 37871 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	U.S.S. O'BRIEN DD725
JOE CLARK wrote on October 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CHICO CA UNIT: TORPEDOMAN ON U.S.S. O'BRIEN DD725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: westpac,taskforest77,the OB Keywords:

Entry: 36985 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	USS O'BRIEN DD725 HOMEPAGE
WILLIE (WAYNE) MEDDLEY wrote on September 17, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MALVERN AR UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Just a note to let everyone know that I have a new e-mail address. I have not attended a reunion since 1998, mostly due to health reasons. I will be glad to correspond with anyone who served aboard the Grand Old Lady, USS O'Brien DD725. She now lays on the bottome of the Pacific Ocean, sunk by friendly fire in target practice. What a sad end to that Grand Old Lady..... Wayne Keywords: USS O'Brien DD725

Entry: 32468 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	CREW MEMBER
LEONARD STANDISH wrote on March 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CABAZON CA UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD725(53-54) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: FAIR SEAS AND FAIR WINDS Keywords: Also served: Guam,M.I.(USS-AFDB-1) San Diego,Ca.(USS Klondike AD 22) Long Beach,Ca. (USS O'Brien DD 725) Great Lakes,Ill.

Entry: 32467 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	DECK FORCE
LEONARD STANDISH wrote on March 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD725(53-54) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 32226 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	LOOK ING FOR SHIPMATE
JAMES (JIM) DUNCAN wrote on February 20, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served aboard the USS Black DD666 1951-1955 I`am looking for anyone who knew John Bruton Goad. He was a chief radio technican who served aboard the Uss Obrien DD725 1943/1945. John was killed when a jap plane hit the port side on march 27, 1945. John was my cousin but like a brother. Would sure appreciate hearing from someone who knew John ( JB ) Keywords: Uss Obrien DD725 1943-1945

Entry: 32152 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	DONALD ROOS WAS THERE 1950-1954
DONALD ROOS wrote on February 18, 2003 CITY AND STATE: TILLAMOOK OR UNIT: BT-3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like a picture of the U.S.S. O'Brien D.D. 725. THanks Keywords:

Entry: 31428 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	RED HEADS AND WONSON
BILL PEASE wrote on January 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MERCED CA UNIT: USS O'BRIEN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served on the O'Brien from its recomissioning in 1950.was in the battle of the Buzzsaw as a trainer in MT. 52 was also the only red head except Cap Chester Nimitz. It anyone remmbers the 3th redhead jump ship betw San Diego and Hawaii. Would like to hear from any of that time, Keywords:

Entry: 26075 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	LOOKING FOR INFO
WES PHILLIPS wrote on June 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BROKEN ARROW OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: am looking for anyone who might have known my grandfather. he was on the obrien, but not sure if during WWII or the korean war. his name was frank t. flynt, from tulsa ok. i have a photo of the ship, also his belt buckle dated guam 1944. if anyone remembers him i would be interested in hearing from you. thanks his grandson wes. Keywords:

Entry: 24175 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	12/51-12/54
ROY C. THOMAS wrote on March 23, 2002 CITY AND STATE: NEWARK CA UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD-725 (12/51 - 12/54) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 20835 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	ABOUT MY FATHER
DONALD POWELL wrote on November 20, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CLEMMONS NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My father was a radio man and heavy weight boxer on USS O'Brien. His record was 41-1, as I was told. He passed away in 1996 and I just wanted to know more about his life in the war in Korea. He was the light of my eye, and in his I was. We shared a father and son relationship that was one in 10 million. I can't seem to find his ship on the internet or how I might find photos of his ship. I have received through the years trophies of his which I hold close to my heart and in plane view. He once asked me when I turned 16 if I'd fight for my country now and I said I don't know. All thats changed now my heart and soul I'd give. Keywords: Korean War

Entry: 18557 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	SEARCHING FOR MATES
HAROLD JUDKINS wrote on August 8, 2001 CITY AND STATE: BASTROP LA UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 18437 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
ROY C. THOMAS wrote on August 3, 2001 CITY AND STATE: NEWARK CA UNIT: USS O'BRIEN DD-725 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Am interested in contacting any veterans of USS O'Brien DD-725, USS Walke DD-723, USS Brown DD-546 USS Harry E Hubbard DD-748, USS Ernest G Small DD-838 (DESDIV-132) Korean war era Keywords: ROY C THOMAS SO1 USN Sonar gang 12/51 - 12/55

Entry: 14849 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	SERVED ON O'BRIEN 1951-1955
EMERY LEE ISON wrote on February 6, 2001 CITY AND STATE: TOLEDO OH UNIT: GM2 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: GM2 Keywords:

Entry: 12268 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	U. S. NAVY - USS O'BRIEN DD-725 - KOREA
WILLIAM C. RITCHIE wrote on October 11, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for information on reunions, friends, etc. Keywords:

Entry: 9594 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	WHY SO FEW
LOUIS (DIGGER) O'DELL wrote on June 24, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was an O'Brien man from re-commissioning in 1950 until returning home in '51. It would be great to see more old shipmates here but, like me, I guess the memories are fading. When neccessary we were hell on the waves, when relaxing we were just hellish. We spent so much time in Wonsan Harbor I think they could have renamed the ship to: The U.S.S. W.H. O'Brien DD725. Home Port P.O. Box 5"38, Just Offshore, Wonsan, Korea 00038 Keywords:

Entry: 5148 USS O'BRIEN (DD-725)	CREW MEMBER
EARL HOLT wrote on November 20, 1999 CITY AND STATE: LOUDON TN UNIT: USS O'BRIEN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Nickname - Tim Holt, USS DD-730 (Collett) and USS DD 725 (O'Brien) Specail friends - George and Frank Carter Keywords: USS O'Brien was a few months in 1955

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