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Entry: 75407 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	PASSING OF RALPH MAREZ
DOUG WILLIAMS wrote on July 10, 2010 City and State: SARASOTA FL Unit: USS RENSHAW Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I just found out that former Renshaw shipmate Ralph L. Marez passed away at Roseburg, Oregon on October 19, 2009. May he rest in peace. Keywords:

Entry: 70365 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	THE PASSING OF CHARLES L. MINTON
THOMAS MINTON wrote on May 29, 2009 City and State: NEW CITY NY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is Thomas G. Minton and I am writing you on behalf of my father Charles L. Minton. It is with the deepest regrets that I inform you that my father passed away on February 7, 2007. I do not know if any of the members of the crew he served with during 1944-1945 are still a live. Please give them my regards and my mother's heart felt regards. My father was a Navy man right up to the end. I know if he were still a live he would have liked to attend this year's reunion. As you may know or don't know my father was awarded the "PURPLE HEART" and the "SILVER STAR". He very rarely spoke about his time in the Navy and what had happen on that day their ship was torpedo. I am very proud of my father and all of the men and women that served during "WW II". I myself served during the "Vietnam WAR". Please give my regards to all of the personal of the "USS RENSHAW DD/DDE 499". Keywords: US Renshaw, DD/DDE 499....1944-1945

Entry: 69629 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE TO THE USS RENSHAW
MRS. MARTY KADERLI wrote on March 25, 2009 City and State: FREDERICKSBURG TX Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: The USS RENSHAW has a Memorial Wall plaque at the National Museum of the Pacific War and Admiral Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. Every Memorial Day they have a standing floral wreath placed at their plaque during our Memorial Day ceremonies. In the past we have had a representative of the ship here to place it (along with about 50 other wreaths - it is a beautiful service) but I have lost contact with Mr. Ray Smith, of Greenblet, MD and do not know who else to contact. Is there a veteran of the RENSHAW who would like to join us for this program? Please contact me at the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, 328 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 tel 830 997-8600. thank you, Mrs. Marty Kaderli, Membership Secretary Keywords:

Entry: 61349 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	I SERVED ON THE RENSHAW IN 1959
JERE GALLOWAY wrote on June 20, 2007 City and State: CLEVELAND TX Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 50507 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	DEATH OF A TOM MACKO
DOUG WILLIAMS wrote on April 29, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I just found out recently from his son that Thomas E. Macko, RMSN, '55-'57, passed away in '96 in New Jersey. He had been ill since a stroke disabled him in the '80s. A good friend and shipmate. May a host of angels dance at his feet. Doug Williams, USS Renshaw, '55-'57 Keywords: USS Renshaw, Doug Williams

Entry: 47464 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)
RICHARD NIELSEN wrote on December 12, 2004 City and State: HELENA MT Unit: 1951-1954 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 47454 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	SHIP BACKGROUND
RICHARD NIELSEN wrote on December 11, 2004 City and State: HELENA MT Unit: 1951-1954 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was Radioman 2/c on the USS Renshaw, from 1951 to 1954. I have a very good friend by the name of Alan Kelly . He was a Quartermaster The last I was in touch with him he lived in Mission Viejo California. If anyone knows his whereabouts please write me an E-Mail.I Also would like to locate a Radioman by the name of Billy Guest. Keywords: I also remember the sinking of the submarine and the gun mount shot off the hill. I sent out some of the radio communications concerning these events.

Entry: 47096 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF SAM DALESSANDRO
LEAH DALESSANDRO wrote on November 26, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My grandfather, Samual Dalessandro, was on the Renshaw from 1942 to 1946 in the South Pacific. He was a gunner. He has always told me stories, and recently when I visited him he was wondering what happened to the other men he served with. He doesnt own a computer so I am hoping to help him out. He lives in the tri-state area. Are there reunions? Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 46849 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	USS RENSHAW 499 YRS. 1951-1954
JAMES K. WALDRON wrote on November 13, 2004 City and State: COLUMBIA SC Unit: BM Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am James K. Waldron BMSN. I was on the Renshaw from 1951-1954. I was incharge of the motor whale boat. I was in the secound devision, with battle station starboard k gun. My underway station was helsman. On Christmas night 1953, a plane crashed and we were put to sea in the MBW, with seas 40ft. and temperature 30 degrees below zero. I was bowhook. Ronald M. Tullgren,QM, John D. Allison,coxswin, Joe E. Scott,engineer, W. G. Milton,was corpsman, and Officer William B. Smith ENS. I was aboard for the first higrogen bomb(operation Castle). On May 1, 1954 in Enowetok, after teh test, i was sent to the cruser hospital sickbay. For radiation observasion, and later transfered to Trippler army hospital in Pearl Harbor. Keywords: Friends I remember- Fredrick T. Schokey, Ward H. Dunn, Don L. Wilson, Everett O. Withrow Ship- USS Renshaw DDE 499

Entry: 42490 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	RENSHAW JACKET
JIM WOOD wrote on April 20, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I have a black wool navy "CPO" ? type jacket that I purchased in 1972 -74 in Pittsfield Massachusetts. It has a beautifully rendered needlepoint of a tiger on the back of the jacket. Emblazoned over the top of the tiger is RENSHAW 499, and under the tiger is written: JAPAN There are two zippered front top pockets, over the right one is a five character name in what must be Japanese. Can anyone tell me what the tiger emblem is about, and if there is a particular battle this commemorates? I just found this website. After finding this "old friend" in my closet, I "googled" the name Renshaw499 and found you folks. I've read Don McElfresh's letter, Thanks Don. I'd love to know more from anyone about what this tiger is about. Feel free to email me. Thank you. Jim Keywords:

Entry: 40555 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	USS RENSHAW REUNION
EVERETT O. (TONY) WITHROW wrote on February 4, 2004 City and State: PORT ORANGE FL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I,m really looking fward. to Our next reunion, hey Sherm. give Don and I a call Better yet come see us. See you Guys In Orlando. Tony Keywords: Operation Castle: Don Grubbs ,Shick Sherman Trisket?, Ernie DE Marco.

Entry: 31173 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	CHIEF ROBERT S CHANEY, JR GMGC DECEASED 8-23-1989
ROBERT S. (BOB) CHANEY III wrote on January 12, 2003 City and State: WILLOW SPRINGS MO Unit: MO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Just a note to let friends and shipmates of my father, Bob Chaney, passed away in August of 1989 due to a massive heart attack. I just realized sites like this and others are out here, so Im a bit late with the news as you can see. Im his son Bob and I have numerous pictures and plaques from my father's service years on the Philips and the Renshaw. He was a gunners mate and served from 1945 through 1969. He played Santa Claus alot for the ships Christmas parties and managed the Block Arena in Pearl Harbor for some years. I would be happy to hear from anyone who knew him as I have alot of pictures and stuff I can share. Keywords:

Entry: 30905 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	THOMAS W. SHIRLEY - KOREA
THOMAS SHIRLEY wrote on January 3, 2003 City and State: PROSPECT HEIGHTS IL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My father was on the Renshaw during the Korean War. I believe he played a part in an A-Bomb test off the Bikini islands. He actually witnessed the test and to shield his eyes he put his forearm over his closed eyes. The explosion was so bright that he saw the bone in his arm like an x-ray. He also helped remove some of the islanders and their livestock after the test because the fallout headed where it wasn't supposed to. Anyone remember this? Also, he has a fond memory of stealing a picture of "Laylani" from the ward room of the USS O'Brien.The two ships were docked in Pearl Harbor at the time and it would have been early 1954. Keywords: Bikini Islands, Laylani

Entry: 30746 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	SIGNALMAN 1945
AARON LILLY wrote on December 28, 2002 City and State: BRISTOL TN Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My father, Aaron "Abe" Lilly, served on the USS Renshaw as a signalman in 1945. He told about Navy Day 1945 many times. He passed away in 1995 in Tampa, Florida, where my Mother still lives. Does anyone remember him or might have served with him in "45?" Keywords: Signalman Navy Day 1945

Entry: 29084 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	I HAVE A PICTURE OF THE SHIP IN A OLD POLCLIN PORT HOLE FRAME.
KIM THILL wrote on October 27, 2002 City and State: GRANTS PASS OR Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I've got the framed picture of the ship and a very intweresting story that goes with it.Interested parties feel free to contact me. Keywords:

Entry: 28834 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	REUNIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
DELMAR ENGELKING wrote on October 14, 2002 City and State: TACOMA WA Unit: USS CROCKETT-APA148/USS RENSHAW-DDE499/USS BELLATR Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Where are you? Reunion and general information. Keywords: USS Crockett-APA148 USS Renshaw-DDE499 USS Bellatrix-AKA3 Leroy Armstrong John Deer

Entry: 25803 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	WORLD WAR II
LINDA BONNER wrote on May 27, 2002 City and State: ELIZABETH CO Unit: GRAND DAUGHTER OF NAVY VET Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My Grandfather ,Fred Morris served on the Renshaw during WW11. His son, my father who now has Alzheimers is trying to obtain anything on his Dad before he gets too ill. Help if you can. Thank you Linda K. Bonner Keywords: My Grand father was Fred Morris

Entry: 25100 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)
ALFRED GALVAN wrote on April 29, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I was on the ship USS Renshaw in 1952 and 53'. If anyone remembers me please let me know. I am looking for my friend Roy Forest Keywords:

Entry: 25099 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	INQUIRY
ALFRED GALVAN wrote on April 29, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: roy Forest uss renshaw dde499 1952/1953 Keywords:

Entry: 23562 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	VP-44 1951-1953
JOHN SMARSH wrote on February 28, 2002 City and State: WARTBURG TN Unit: VP-44 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: PBM-5 P5M-1 Keywords:

Entry: 20370 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	CRASH OF PBM AND RESCUE OF CREWMEN
RAY JONES wrote on November 5, 2001 City and State: SAN MARCOS TX Unit: VP-47 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served in VP47 from1952 to 1955. I was first radioman ,AL/2C in Baker Able 9. We lost one of our planes one night, it when in on an ASW patrol and some of the plane crew was picked up by the Renshaw one of the crew members name was I believe Studder. If anyone remembers this incident let me know. As I remember it was around christmas time. Keywords: PBM

Entry: 19521 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	CREWMAN(ART HUNTER)SM/2/C
STEPHEN RUDY wrote on September 20, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: HE WAS A GOOD PERSONAL FRIEND OF MINE,I LEFT TOWN FOR AWHILE AND WHEN I RETURNED,HE HAD PASSED AWAY.(R.I.P.)HE SERVED ON THE DD-499/DDE-499(USS RENSHAW0in the 1940s/1950s. Does anyone have info on when he passed away,and where buried?He died in SAN DIEGO,CA. Keywords:

Entry: 14839 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	RENSHAW A FATHER AND SON ISSUE
THOMAS ATNIP wrote on February 6, 2001 City and State: GILBERT AZ Unit: USS RENSHAW DDE499 1967 TO 1969 Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was the Engineering Officer on the USS RENSHAW in the 50's and served during the time when the Renshaw's distinguished service record showed that a small ship was only as stong as the crew that served on her. So it was the crews that made her as stong as she was. I had the honor of serving on the USS RENSHAW in the engineering department approximetly 17 years after my father. The greatest time I ever had aboard ship was to have my father sail on a dependant cruise off the shore of Oahu and to see the smile on his face. I know that he put his life on the line for his country as many did with him during the Korean War. I just hope my time aboard her was as honorable and gave homage to those hundreds of brave sailors that sailed before me. The Renshaw was finally decommissioned after her last cruise to Viet Nam in 1970. She sits on the bottom of the Ocean off the coast of Hawaii serving Neptune as a habitate for the underwater environment. Although she is at rest her memory will always shine bright as long as there are destroyer sailors that sprend their time defending this great country on the oceans of the world. Keywords: USS RENSHAW DDE499

Entry: 14766 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	RENSHAW - 8/51
LOUISE HATTER wrote on February 2, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: How do I send phoo taken from USS Nicholas DDE-449 reciving guard mail for USS Renshaw near Formosa 8/51 Keywords:

Entry: 13477 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	LOOKING
BOB PAPENFUS wrote on December 6, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for a friend that I went to radar school with Believe he served on the Renshaw 1953 54 His name is Norman Marshall. Keywords:

Entry: 11094 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	SERVED ON RENSHAW 65'-67'
DAN SMITH wrote on August 17, 2000 City and State: WARILLA Unit: RM-3 Service or Relationship: - Comments: RM-3 Keywords:

Entry: 10740 USS RENSHAW (DDE-499)	RENSHAW SERVICE
JOHN SEIDEL wrote on July 31, 2000 City and State: Unit: IC PLOT/SHIPS SERVICEMEN Service or Relationship: - Comments: I would like to find out locations and activies of our patrol. Is there any sources for ships logs, missions, patrols? Keywords: I served on the Renshaw During her one tour of Vietnam 69-70.

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