USS Qsbourn dd846 shipmates

Comments: I remmber the ship being hit three times in whonson bay.as i was running to the forward engin room shells hitting the water along the side about 20 to 30 yards out.didn't know i could run that fast.

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Shellback Ceremony, etc

Comments: I have a couple of entries below but please note my new email address. I am still looking for people who knew my Dad. I have many pictures of Shellback Ceremony, Foreing Pacific Ports, etc. Some names are: (and please note the spellings may not be correct) Ousey (Lt. Cmdr), Lauer, Piper, Jordan. MESS COOKS: Dennis Buchan, Brown, "Red" Hopper, "Nose" Davis. Other names are Diodorf (that is spelled wrong, I am missing letters), Landrum, Newlon, Murdock, McGee, Fitzwater. "Royal Queen" Hansen (Shellback Ceremony) and Lt. Remmen "King Neptune". Again I have many more. I believe it was 1950, 51, and/or 52. Thank you all!

Keywords: USS Ozbourn DD846, Machinists, Cooks

The OZ

Comments: Looking for more of us. I've found others.....even here locally. Its fun to talk to each other after all these years.I missed the reunion. We all need to talk again before we get decommissioned.

Keywords: I was an HT. The first guy I worked for was Smitty. (Where are you) I was there 1973 to 1975 to the decommissioning ceramony..

Jack BLONSICK

Comments: My father, Jack Blonsick, was a JO on the Ozbourn DD846 during the Korean War. I am looking for information regarding the Ozbourn's participation in atomic testing during the 1950s. Also, there is a reference to an Ozbourn boat crew rescuing a downed pilot from a mine field and that the boat officer received the Bronze Star as a result = does anyone know the boat officer's name?

My father is dying of liver/pancreatic cancer and we are trying to close some open chapters in his life.

Thank you.

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More info on Frank J. Colbert, corrections

Comments: I need to correct some things from my previous entry. I was mistaken about my Dad, Frank J. Colbert (retired MCPO), being Petty Officer 3rd class on the Ozbourn. I guess I mixed up the ships on which he served. Dad said that his rank on the Ozbourn was "SOSN" - Sonar Seaman. Besides sonar, he worked on the GQ as a 2nd loader for the 40 mm guns and did Watches for the CIC. He came aboard some time in June 1948, was there the night of the accident in the China sea in November 1948, and was among those put on board the USS John W. Thomason as a skeleton crew in March 1949 when that ship was recommissioned. He was glad to hear about this website. I hope someone recognizes his name and responds. One more thing from Dad -and I stand corrected- never call a ship a "boat", as I did in my first entry. I think I have it straight now. Is there anyone around who served with my Dad? I'm sure he'd like to hear from anyone who's still around. If you post it on this site, I'll forward him the information.

Keywords: Sonar Seaman Frank J. Colbert on the Ozbourn 1948-1949

My Dad, Frank Colbert, USN, served on the Ozborne

Comments: My Dad, retired MCPO Frank J. Colbert, served on the USS Ozborne when he was a Petty Officer 3rd class from 1948 to 1949. He is still around, excellent memory, at 81 and told me about the night the Ozborne had her "nose" cut off during one night in the China sea. There were four boats in formation. The Ozborne was the 3rd. According to Dad, someone was asleep and didn't get the signal to turn, so the 4th boat ended up slicing through the prow of his ship. It had to be towed up to Sing Chow for repairs. I have a picture he lent me which I could email you if someone is interested. Dad never forgot that night -said a couple of sailors were lost, too, in that accident. He recalls seeing something large floating in the water and he and his buddies thought it was a plane until they realized that it was the prow of the ship! He told me the spelling was "Ozborne", I don't know if it's right, but he remembered her number: 846. Oh, my Dad, he's a real piece of living history and I am so proud of him and his service and to all you shipmates who served with him, a sincere "thank you"! By the way, Dad did his next stint in the China Sea during the Korean conflict on the USS Fletcher 445 DD-DDE. He came aboard a Petty Officer 3rd Class and left it at 2nd Class.

Keywords: 1949: The night the Ozborne lost her "nose" in the China Sea.

very little interest

Comments: i finally got in touch with lori, garner hursts daughter , but it was dissapoining , she wanted to hear from someone who knew her father on the ozbourn , well he was my buddy on the dirty o, enyway after one e mail from her i recieved an e mail that she was just to busy to comunicate with me , i guess it didnt mean that much to know about her dad, ive found that people want you to spend your time on them but care very little about wasteing thier time on you too bad thier was much i could have passed on to her abour garner ,so i guess his life on the ozbourn will end when i pass on jackson

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Dad's Friends

Comments: Trying to find any one that knew my dad, he served on the Ozburn in the early 50's. Didn't get to know him all that well since he passed away in 1962 when I was young. Thanks for any help

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change of adress and ph number

Comments: hi its me again im just a little older, i see garner hursts daughter is seeking info on her dad, garner was a good friend of mine ,we were friends for over three yrs, he was a squared away sailor, i guess of all the guys on the dirty o i remember him the most,i have sent this programs e mail to lori and im waiting for a reply, hope to get intouch with her before i go to the deep six jackson tyree 52-55

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1973-1975

Comments: Looking for all old good friends that were on board during the years 1973 to 1975. Call me, write, or email me pertaining to possible reunion.

Keywords: The Oz

Fathers memories

Comments: I am the daughter of Garner Hurst who was on the uss ozbourn 846 sometime in the early 1950's. I would like any information from anyone who may have known him. I have some pictures of him and shipmates on the ship. Don't know anything about his rank,duties or when exactly he served. Building a wall in my den and would like to honor his military history.

Keywords: uss ozbourn 846 korean war early 1950's

Looking for Gilbert McKelroy

Comments: please help me find Gilbert McKelroy We are related

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Comments: My father died Sept. 27, 1980. He had six childern. He spoke little of the war. I would like to know more.

Keywords: Looking for anyone who knew my father. Orane Postlewaite. Served as a boilerman. Not sure what dates he served, but he was a Korean Vet.

Death of Billy Baker Bybee

Comments: This is to advise Billy Baker Bybee died 8/10/02 in Houston, Texas. He was very proud to have served in the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Ozbourn and the USS Stockham from 1948-52.

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USS OZBOURN DD-846

Comments: I was aboard the OZ at the time of decomissioning, I have since had several items that were on board, given to me by various shipmates and I would like to ensure their safe delivery to an appropriate group for display. If you have any information that would facilitate this please let me know.

Thanks, YN3 Goss

Keywords: 1972-75 Looking for any official group affiliated with USS OZBOURN (DD-846) for ship items I have. Ships Log, engine order telegraph plate (KTS-RPM 1/3, 2/3, Standard, Full, Flank in black bakelite with white lettering) Helms plate (brass, indicates Standard, Full & Hard rudder degrees)

Do You Know Albert Verdugo 51-53?

Comments: Looking for shipmates of my late uncle. His stories helped inspire me to serve in the Navy for 21 years. I would like to pass on to his grandchildren some of his history aboard the Ozbourn btwn 51 and 53. I believe he was a Boiler Tech.

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LOOKING FOR GILBERT MCKELROY

Comments: Looking for Gilbert McKelroy who was on the UsS Ozbourn between 1948-1951. Contact Billy Baker Bybee at 281 493-2438 or pbybee@msn.com

Keywords: USS Ozbourn DD846

Help need documentaion USS Ozbourn was in Siagon Bay

Comments: Help, I need documentation that the USS ozbourn was at Siagon Bay some time between August 31, 1966 thru September 16, 1966. I am working on a Agent Orange claim and can not get it without documentation of this information. All help will be greatly appriciated.

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Humorous Teenage Navy Book

Comments: Frank Spittle served aboard the USS Ozbourn and Rochester during the period of the Korean war. SAILOR, WRITE YOUR MOTHER! is a humorous memoir about growing up in the US Navy. Cover your funny bone and prepare for a tug at your heart, with episodes during Boot Camp, Ozbourn, and Rochester service. ISBN: 0-9712877-0-8, 296 pp, photos. $16.95 plus $3 S&H (CA add tax - $1.36 per) payable to: Ocean Breeze Productions P.O. Box 3421 Laguna Hills, CA 92654

Keywords: Cruiser and Tin Can Sailor

USS Ozbourn 1950

Comments: Looking for anyone on the USS Ozbourn in 1950. I have pictures with peoples names on back. Could it be you. Pics of Shellback Ceremonies and more. Please email Norma at shelby2n@yahoo.com

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Looking for my dad's buddies

Comments: I have pics of Dirvendorf(?), Landrum Newlon, Murdock, "Pete" Niel, Steward, Jackson, Seelingio(?), McGee, Fitzwater. Pics of Shellback Ceremonies. Ensign Jordan getting "royal haircut",Lt. Cmdr. Ousey(?). Pic of "Royal Queen" Hanson and Lt Remmen as King Neptune. I have a lot of pics. Anyone out there please email me if you know my dad, Daniel McGill. Thank you in advance.

Keywords: Messcooks, Dennis, Buchan, Brown, "Red" Hopper, and "Nose" Davis. My dad was on the USS Ozbourn. His name was Daniel McGill.

WAS ONBOARD 58-60

Comments: DISBURSING CLERK

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USS Ozborne DD846

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DECEMBER 4, 1967

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