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Entry: 81610 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	KOREAN WAR EXPERIENCES AND PHOTOS
STEVE SURKO USN wrote on January 4, 2012 CITY AND STATE: CHEVY CHASE MD UNIT: USS PERKINS (DDR-877) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Alexander Surko, served aboard USS Perkins (DDR-877) during the Korean War. I believe he was the CIC Officer. He doesn't talk much about the Korean War, except to express his rage with some photographers who took pictures of wounded shipmates being taken off Perkins after the ship was hit by enemy shore fire. He notes with pride that Perkins set the Navy's all-time record for continuous days on the bombline. And he likes to talk about wardroom raids for the Esther Williams pennant. I'm looking for any stories and/or photos shipmates would care to share from the Korean War. Thanks. Keywords: bombline, Esther Williams

Entry: 80590 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LOOKING FOR PHOTOS EARLY 1940 TO 1960 MAINLY KOREAN WAR
MICHAEL HUMPHRIES wrote on October 4, 2011 CITY AND STATE: COVINGTON VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for any photos of the crew members during the Korean war on the U.S.S. Perkins for my father, he lost he stuff during a fire and I am trying to help him find old photos, his name was Gene Humphries from Covington, VA, 24426 please email me anything you have. Many Thanks Keywords: Korean war, friends, USS Perkins, 1940-1960

Entry: 75858 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	TRYING TO FIND LOUIS PIERCE THAT SERVED WITH ME ON THE USS PERKINS 877 IN THE EARLY 50'S
JOH WAGNER wrote on August 20, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ABSECON NJ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: PLEASE CALL IF YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN LOCATE HIM AND TALK TO HIM OR HAVE HIM CALL ME. THANK YOU Keywords:

Entry: 73812 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LEO EDWARD MCCARTY
JACKIE MCCARTY wrote on March 5, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather served at Peal Harbor on the USS Perkins. I am trying to find photographs of the crew or anyone who was friends with Leo Edward McCarty. If you have any information about this please contact me. Keywords:

Entry: 70864 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LOOKING FOR JAMES BOSTIC 1967-1969
JOHN MARINO wrote on July 11, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LAGUNA BEACH CA UNIT: USS PERKINS DD-877 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Trying to locate a James Bostic that was aboard the USS PERKINS in 1967-1969. If anyone knows of him please call me. John Marino 949-637-3155 Keywords: Gulf of Tonkin 1968-1969 Vietnam.

Entry: 69902 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	PUKEY P VET
NICK ROSE JR. wrote on April 19, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ST. JOSEPH MI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: In Navy 1948/1952 IC Electrician Keywords: USS Hubbard DD 748 USS Perkins DDR-877 Leo Rodriquez- USS Wadleigh DD-680 Eugene Sams-Ray Lovely

Entry: 69657 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LOCATE DENNIS HOVEY
JOHN MARINO wrote on March 27, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LAGUNA BEACH CA UNIT: USS PERKINS DD-877 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: LOOKING FOR A SHIPMATE THAT WAS THE PERKINS DD-877 1968-1969 HIS NAME IS DENNIS HOVEY. IF ANYONE KNOWS OF HIM PLEASE CALL ME. I HUNG AROUND WITH BRUCE GLATTER,GARY PETERS,HARRY KONEIG, FISH, TOM WILLIAMS WE USE TO WORKOUT WITH WEIGHTS ON THE TORPEDO DECK. THANKS, JOHN MARINO 949-637-3155 Keywords: USS PERKINS DD-877 1968-1969 GULF OF TONKIN VIETNAM

Entry: 69545 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	COY LELAND MCKINZIE
COY MCKINZIE wrote on March 18, 2009 CITY AND STATE: BEJUCO UNIT: USS PERKINS DDR 877 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: USN: 23 June 1948 - 3 June 1952 3 yr 11 months 11 days service 2 yr 11 months 6 days Foreign/Sea Services Now living in Altos del Maria, Republic of Panama Keywords:

Entry: 69543 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	COY LELAND MCKINZIE
COY MCKINZIE wrote on March 18, 2009 CITY AND STATE: BEJUCO UNIT: USS PERKINS DDR 877 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: USN: 23 June 1948 - 3 June 1952 3 yr 11 months 11 days service 2 yr 11 months 6 days Foreign/Sea Services Now living in Altos del Maria, Republic of Panama Keywords:

Entry: 67150 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	JAMES MOORE
CINDY DEBARGE wrote on September 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: RENSSELAER IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would like to find anyone that knows my Dad James Moore he was on the USS Perkins. Keywords: USS Perkins in the late 40's or early 50's

Entry: 60687 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	GRANDFATHER
THOMAS SMITH wrote on April 16, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: My grandfather, Charles Smith served on the USS Perkins, years unknown to me, but I assume he was serving sometime in the late 50's and early 60's before his death in (I assume) 1962. I just want to know if anyone knew him, remembers him, would happen to have a picture of him or anything of the sort. Thanks for any information! Tom Keywords: USS Perkins

Entry: 60454 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	USS PERKINS
ALLEN FOURNIER wrote on March 24, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I SERVED IN THE SHIP'S OFFICE OF THE USS PERKINS DDR 877 FROM 1956-1957. EARLY IN 1957 I WAS TRANSFERRED TO WORK FOR COMMODORE BENJAMINE P FIELDS(COMDESRON1)ABOARD THE USS PARKS. SHORTLY AFTER I ARRIVED ON THE PARKS IT COLLIDED WITH A CRUISER DURING DRILLS SO THE COMMODORE'S SMALL STAFF WAS TEMPORILY TRANSFERRED TO THE PERKINS. I FINISHED MY NAVY STINT WORKING FOR ADMIRAL JOHN MCCAIN JR. (SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN'S DAD), AT THE PENTAGON. I HAVE A PICTURE OF THE PERKINS THAT I COULD FORWARD. Keywords:

Entry: 58960 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	SEEKING SHIPMATES/INFO
GLENN TIMPE JR. wrote on September 19, 2006 CITY AND STATE: ANN ARBOR MI UNIT: 2ND MAR DIV HQ BATT, HQ CO ARMORY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Seeking shipmates/Photos/Information for USS Perkins, as I am putting together somthing for my father, Glynn Barnett....served 52-55 korea USS Perkins...Any books photos info...I would appreciate it, putting/creating somthing for his birthday......this month Sgt Timpe U.S.M.C. Semper Fi, Disrupt66@yahoo.com Keywords: USS Perkins

Entry: 58959 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	SHIPMATES USS PERKINS 52-55
GLENN TIMPE JR. wrote on September 19, 2006 CITY AND STATE: ANN ARBOR MI UNIT: 2ND MAR DIV HQ CO. ARMORY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Seeking shipmates of my Grandfather, USS Perkins Korea, 52-55...Any information and or photos of the ship, putting together a carved plaque for him, for his birthday his name is (Glynn Barnett) of Barnett and Barnett Attorney at law please help my email is Disrupt66 at yahoo. Thanks Semper Fi, Keywords: USS Perkins

Entry: 58809 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	PERKINS DDR877 THE BOOK
CHERYL WOOD wrote on September 8, 2006 CITY AND STATE: AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle William C. Warwick was the coxswain onboard the Perkins DDR877 in 1950. I am currently typing his manuscript for a book about his experiences aboard ship and during the time he hitchhiked across country on leave. The book has much in regard to a Korean mission and life onboard ship during a difficult period. If anyone is interested in purchasing a copy of this book upon its release the first part of 2007, please email me and we will make sure a copy is made available. Also, if anyone wishes to get in contact with my uncle I will be most happy to contact him on your behalf so he can reconnect with old shipmates and those who would like to learn more about Naval history. Thank you all for being an important part of America's history and defense of our wonderful country. Regards! Keywords: USS Perkins DDR877, Korean War

Entry: 54485 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	GUS
JON GUSTAD wrote on December 4, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, Clayton "Gus" Gustad, served aboard the Perkins during Korea as a machinist mate 3rd class, mainly working in the boiler/engine area. He passed away 5 years ago. I'd love to hear stories from anyone that knew him. Keywords:

Entry: 40040 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)
CHARLES (CHUCK IRUSH) MCKEEVER wrote on January 17, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MOUNT VERNON OH UNIT: 2ND DIVISION BMSN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 40039 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	USS PERKINS DDR877
CHARLES (CHUCK IRUSH) MCKEEVER wrote on January 17, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MOUNT VERNON OH UNIT: 2ND DIVISION BMSN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to be contacted by any of my old buddies. I have found a world of information on the internet about the USS Perkins in the Naval Chronology Korean War 1952. (Aricle 5) I have been thinking of my friends and what have become of them. I know you never make friends with all the personal aboard ship and am interested in hearing from anyone. Keywords: Chuck (Irish) McKeever aboard USS Perkins l951-54 Navy Veteran - Korea

Entry: 39498 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES, SIDNEY MEDLEY
N. HARVEY wrote on December 27, 2003 CITY AND STATE: NM UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for shipmates for my father, Billie G. Harris, served during the Korean War. Sorry, don't have timeframe or ranking. He has found several buddies ('Cowboy'), but is looking for Sidney Sam Medley from KY, now approximately 72 yrs. If anyone has information, please reply to desertrats98@yahoo.com. Keywords:

Entry: 37712 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	USS PERKINS DDR-877
RICHARD CHANDLER wrote on October 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SEQUIM WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for Bobby Crawford SN onboard the Perkins 52-55 I'm Lou Pierce's brother in law and was on the ship with him till he got discharged. Would like to know if anybody knows where Vincent Muffaletto is? Keywords:

Entry: 35198 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	PHOTOS (52-55 ERA)
GARY STRINE wrote on July 1, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CALDWELL ID UNIT: DESDIV 11 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was a Sonarman on the John R. Craig (DD-885)from 4-52 until 5-55. I don't have pictures of the Craig at sea, but I have 3 or 4 photos of the Perkins. I'd be willing to E-Mail them to interested parties or submit them to a Perkins website if I someone could direct me to an appropriate one. Keywords:

Entry: 34702 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
DOUGLAS SMITH wrote on June 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Looking for anyone who served aboard Perkins 1959 - 1962. Especially Radarmen Doug Smith RD3 Keywords: Watchdog of the Pacific / Landlord / Blue Ribbon Squadron

Entry: 31692 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	PERKINS CREW LIST 1948
WYNTER KUGEL wrote on February 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My grandfather, Eugene A. DeMark (Mike) is looking for Perkins shipmates from 1948. Please email or call. Remembers Lt. JG Rogers, Ensign Smith, Chief Torpedoe man Fletcher, Dave Atkins. Keywords:

Entry: 29565 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	RM3 /USS PERKINS 1948TO1952
BRYCE BLAIN wrote on November 13, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LAVETA CO UNIT: USS PERKINS DDR 877 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: AT 71 My grey hair is getting longer and my memory is getting shorter but was involved in everything that happened from 1948 to 1952..Like to hear from anyone and especially two that got me in alot of trouble .Tommy Wardell and Louie Pierce Keywords: USS Perkins DDR 877 Served 1948/1952

Entry: 28365 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LOOKIN FOR DOUG SMITH
FELTON HUDSON wrote on September 19, 2002 CITY AND STATE: STONE MOUNTAIN GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Am looking for Doug Smith of Stinson Beach , california who served on board the Perkins during 1959-61 as a radarman. Please conmtact me if you know of his whereabouts. Keywords:

Entry: 28227 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	MEMBER USS PERKINS 1951-1955
DONALD DALRYMPLE wrote on September 13, 2002 CITY AND STATE: YERINTON NV UNIT: USS PERKINS DDR 877 1951-1955 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to hear from old crew members Keywords: doug bt3

Entry: 26711 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	SHIPMATES
KARIE BANKS wrote on July 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: WALLA WALLA WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for my some people who knew of my Uncle Wesley Banks that was on the USS Perkins. He died in Sept 1966 in Waukegan, Illinois while off ship. Keywords: USS Perkins

Entry: 24867 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	ABOARD USS PERKINS 1950-1953
ROBERT D. (BOB) STUCKY wrote on April 21, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: RD3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am proud to have served on the Perkins for a little over 3 years during the war. It was a great experience for a 17 year old kid to grow up on the Perkins. My closest friend was a retread from WW2 by the name of Bill Names. There were a lot of great guys on the ship at that time. I am nearly 70 so many of my old shipmates are really getting up there - especially the WW2 Navy Reserves called back to service at the start of the war. I would love to hear from anyone from the Perkins - especially those that were there when I was. Good luck to all the Perkins crew wherever they may be! Keywords: USS Perkins DDR 877. Radarman 3rdClass. Aboard at start of Korean War and for most of its duration. Ship received 4 battle stars on Korean Service Medal. Had a great crew. Several typhoons.

Entry: 24490 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	USS PERKINS
REBECCA LAWRIE wrote on April 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father served on the USS Perkins in 1956-1959? My memory is a little sketchy but he was also one of the men who "plucked" the space cone from the ocean, when they sent the monkey into space. I think they called it the Little Joe mission? I also have footage of the USS perkins at sea on video. It is all real interesting to me and I was wondering if there are newspaper articles and information on the USS Perkins during this time. He was in the Navy, but also in the Marines (helicopter mechanic). He was stationed at the New River Air Facility, which I believe is in North Carolina. I was born at Camp Lejeune. Any information on any of this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 23284 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	USS PERKINS 1952 AND 1953
MELVIN RICE wrote on February 19, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ROCKY MOUNT NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was on the ship in the storm of '53 also when ship was hit in '52 Keywords: USS Perkins 1st Division Nickname: MA

Entry: 18926 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	ABOARD USS PERKINS 1952-1955
RICHARD KOSZUT wrote on August 24, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LAS VEGAS NV UNIT: USS PERKINSDDR877 QM3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear fdom anyone aboard at tha time. Keywords: Personal friend R.E. Jeske

Entry: 13875 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
THOMAS KENNEDY wrote on December 27, 2000 CITY AND STATE: NEW YORK NY UNIT: USS PERKINS DD877 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would like to hear from any of my old shipmates. Earl Credland, Ben Bradley, the quartermaster, Mr Rockland, Ensign the radio operator, the firemen, the ET gang, any of the officers, or anybody. Keywords: would like to hear from Ben Bradley from the USS Perkins, DD 877 Korea 1952 and Hansen, Quartermaster and any of the ship's complement, especially anyone who experienced the Typhoon from Okinawa to Singapore in 1951, approximately. It was something like The Perfect Storm, although very much more graphic and far more realistic. In the movie the sounds and wind were not depicted in anywhere the realism of an actual experience. That's Hollywood for you. Sebastian Junger only wrote from a jouranilstic point of view, not from an actual experience. The book was far better than the movie, which was obviously done on a Hollywood set with no substance. The actual experience was far different.

Entry: 11435 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	LIST OF CREW MEMBERS ON THE MISSIOURI
TAMMIE KLINE wrote on September 2, 2000 CITY AND STATE: LEWISBURG PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am trying to find information on my boyfriends father who served in the Navy during the Korean war. We believe he served from 1950-1953. We also think that he was a crew member on the USS Missiouri, but are not sure. If anyone has information or a list of names of those who were aboard the Missiouri, please contact me. Keywords:

Entry: 9334 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	SHIPMATES
EMERY FERGUSON wrote on June 12, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 9223 USS PERKINS (DDR-877)	PERKINS CREW LIST DURING KOREAN WAR
ROBERT D. (BOB) TONEY wrote on June 7, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SALEM OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Trying to locate PAST SHIPMATES - ET's, RD's, RM's ABOARD 1950-1952. Ben Bradley ET1, Tom Kennedy ET1, Earl Credland ET2, Harold Northcutt YM, Beldon RD, Lathropp, Webber ET2, Louie Pierce ET3, Keywords: USS Perkins DD-877

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