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Entry: 81962 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	ANYONE KNOW JOSEPH BRAIM SK2
JOSEPH BRAIM wrote on February 2, 2012 City and State: NORWOOD PA Unit: USS EPPING FOREST Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father served on the Thompson and the Carmick during operations in Korea from 1950 to 1952. . He was a storekeeper, and was transferred back and forth between the two ships whenever needed. He related stories to me of the ship being under attack from shore batteries and of the crew members being killed. Anyone who knew Joe Braim, please email me with any info that you remember. He died in 1982. Keywords: USS Thompson, USS Carmick, Korea, Minesweeper,

Entry: 80263 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	REUNION OF THE USS THOMPSON
MICHELLE PIMENTEL wrote on September 5, 2011 City and State: CERES CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: The reunion for the USS Thompson is in Reno this year (2011). Oct. 2-6TH at the Peppermill Resort and Spa. My dad is the host and he's been working very hard to put this event on. I hope this will be well attended. I'll be there along with my hubby and we'll enjoy meeting everyone! Michelle Keywords:

Entry: 79883 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	ANYONE KNOW CHARLIE LARA?
LYNDIE LARA wrote on August 6, 2011 City and State: FRESNO CA Unit: USS THOMPSON-DOWN BELOW LOADING GUNS Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: If anyone knows him please contact me at roxlara21@yahoo.com Anyone know about any reunion coming up? Keywords: Charlie Lara friends with Jose G. who died on the ship and knows Marcus Minor and his brother. USS Thompson Sonjin. Says he worked down below the ship where he loaded the guns.

Entry: 78928 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	MARCUS (SNOOKIE) MINOR
KORRI ANDERSON wrote on May 16, 2011 City and State: ST. JOSEPH MO Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for any information regarding a seaman killed in action on 20 August 1952 at Songjin. His name was Marcus Minor. His nickname was Snookie. His brother, Lorenzo "Buddy" Minor, was on this same ship the day Marcus was killed. Marcus found Lorenzo's body. It really affected him and the family. That part of the story has stayed in the family for years. I was wondering if anyone had pictures, stories, or anything regarding that fateful night or of the brothers themselves. Please email me any information you have to zetakitty@hotmail.com. Thank you for your time. Keywords: USS Thompson, 20 August 1952, Marcus Minor, Lorenzo Minor, Snookie, Buddy, Songjin, DMS 38, USS Iowa, BB61, Service Number 3452778, Pay Grade E3, 04 April 1931, negro, small arms fire, gunshot, ground casualty, KIA

Entry: 77541 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	BOATSNMATE FIRST CLASS 2ND DIVISION
JACK JENNINGS JR. wrote on January 21, 2011 City and State: DUNNELLON FL Unit: USS THOMPSON Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: MY FATHER JACK JENNINGS WAS ABOARD THE THOMPSON FROM JULY 1950 UNTILL DEC 1, 1951.I HAVE A LOT OF PICTURES OF THAT TIME A LOT OF ICE. Keywords:

Entry: 77359 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	DOES ANYONE KNOW VERNON JAMES MILLER?
ERIN MILLER wrote on January 5, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: He was on the ship USS Thompson DMS 38

Entry: 77051 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	ANYONE WHO KNEW ANDREW P. CROWE?
KAREN CROWE-KERAGA wrote on December 5, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Anyone who knew Andrew P. Crowe? Any info would be so appreciated, thank you!

Entry: 73810 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	SEARCHING FOR THE STORY OF A WOUNDED WARRIOR
MARGE WILLHITE wrote on March 5, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Several months ago I read a comment by the SON of a wounded sailor. I don't know which ship the sailor was on, nor do I remember which ship I was researching. The story given by his son stated his father was receiving a blood transfusion after being wounded, looked at the "container" and found the blood was from himself -- given during a blood bank drive while still in the States before going to Korea. I've wished many times I would have copied it when I found it! Can anyone tell me where I found this story? My husband was on the IOWA when they received the dead and wounded from the Thompson in August 1952. Thank you. Keywords: Wounded Warrior

Entry: 72390 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	USS THOMPSON
TODD HART wrote on November 17, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i would like to here from anyone who served with or knew my dad Dean Hart during the korean war he didn't talk to much about it so i have little info thanks. Keywords: korean war

Entry: 70410 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	GREETINGS
MARLOWE IVERSON wrote on June 2, 2009 City and State: EDINA MN Unit: DMS-38 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 67774 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	PICTURE OF USS THOMPSON DMS-38
WARREN ENROTH wrote on November 8, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for picture of the USS Thompson DMS-38. My Dad Harold Enroth served on this destoyer. He passed away 3 years ago. I miss him very much. Any info about him also during his time he served. Keywords:

Entry: 67603 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	LOOKING FOR MODESTO M. DELRIO
MODESTO MANUEL DELRIO SR. wrote on October 24, 2008 City and State: TAMPA FL Unit: USS THOMPSON DMS 38 Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: To the person by the name of MARK Looking for Modesto Manuel DelRio that served on the USS Thompson DMS 38 during the Korean war. You did not leave your last name or where you could be contacted. I do not live in Modesto,CA. as you indicated on the message I saw on Google. I have always lived in Tampa, Fl. Keywords:

Entry: 59936 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	TO ANYONE WHO KNEW ALBERT SILVEIRA...
MARK JOHANSSON wrote on February 6, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Albert Silveira, my father in law, passed away on January 27, 2007. My wife and I would like to hear from anyone who served with him. He was on the USS Thompson during the Korean war. At some point in his service he did underwater demolition. He was injured in 1951 or 1952 when the ship was hit by fire from shore. He also served on the seaplane tender USS Kennith Whiting. He will be interred at the National Cemetery at Santa Nella, CA. Thanks, Mark and Barbara Johansson Keywords: Albert Silveira, Thompson

Entry: 59792 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	ALBERT SILVEIRA AND THE THOMPSON
MARK JOHANSSON wrote on January 24, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father in law, Albert Silveira served on the Thompson and was injured by shore fire in Korea. He is retired and living in Modesto, CA. I'd like to hear from anyone who knew him. Thanks, Mark. Keywords: Thompson, Silveira

Entry: 59436 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	U.S.S.THOMPSON (DMS-38)
RONALD ESSEX wrote on January 1, 2007 City and State: BEDFORD IN Unit: HIGH SPEED MINESWEEPER Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would like to update my new Emailing address to those who knew of me from the U.S.S.Thompson (DMS-38) from October 1950 till April 1954 during the Korean War. Please check with me on the ship's reunion's from year to year.Thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 58371 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)
MANUEL SOLAR JR. wrote on August 4, 2006 City and State: TAMPA FL Unit: NAVY Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 58368 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)
MANUEL SOLAR JR. wrote on August 4, 2006 City and State: TAMPA FL Unit: NAVY USS THOMPSON DMS- 38 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 57998 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	SHIPMATES
JASON BALTUTIS wrote on July 6, 2006 City and State: MILWAUKEE WI Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Sure would like to hear from anyone who served aboard between 1952-1954. My aunt's father, MM3 Romaine J. Schuld, who is still alive and well here in Milw, WI, served aboard during this time period. I've talked to him about his service, but he always seems to change the subject to me. Would like to hear some good sea stories, as we all know that sailors can tell some pretty good ones. Keywords: USS Thompson 1952-1954

Entry: 56978 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	LOOKING FOR BENJAMIN BRUCE BENTLEY
MODESTO MANUEL DELRIO wrote on May 4, 2006 City and State: TAMPA FL Unit: NAVY Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND BENJAMIN BRUCE BENTLEY A SHIPMATE THAT WAS ON THE USS THOMPSON. I WAS ON THE USS THOMPSON FROM 1951-1955. AS I REMEMBER HE WAS FROM OREGON. I HAVE HAD NO LUCK IN FINDING HIM, IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN REACH HIM PLEASE LET ME KNOW. Keywords:

Entry: 56894 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	USS THOMPSON DMS 38
WILLIAM J. LUTTIG wrote on April 29, 2006 City and State: OMAHA NE Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 53183 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	CASUALITY LIST USS THOMPSON DMS
JOHN WOLFE SR. wrote on September 17, 2005 City and State: SCOTTSVILLE KY Unit: USS C.P.CECIL DD835 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: HE WAS MY COUSIN,THE ONLY INFORMATION WAS HE WAS ON A MINESWEEPER Keywords: SEEKING DATA ON JAMES WOLFE,KIA..USS THOMPSON DMS;KOREAN WAR

Entry: 53176 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	JAMES WOLDE, KIA
JOHN WOLFE SR. wrote on September 16, 2005 City and State: SCOTTSVILLE KY Unit: USS C.P.CECIL DD835 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My cousin was killed on a minesweeper during the Korean War.On his head stone is written USS MINESWEEPER.His name was James Wolfe,can anyone help me? Keywords:

Entry: 48769 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	REQUESTING PHOTO OF USS THOMPSON DMS 38
RANDY MCKINZIE wrote on February 7, 2005 City and State: FRANKFORT IN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'd like to find a photo of the USS Thompson DMS 38. My dad Earl "Tinker" McKinzie was a crewmember on the Thompson. He worked in the engine room. I have tried off and on for a few years to find a photo. I even had a Navy Recruiter looking for me, he said he couldn't find anything. Dad past away August 1986 from cancer, I miss him and think of him everyday. I would pay for a copy and the shipping if anyone has a copy. Also my uncle Richard was on the ship, he still lives in Frankfort but don't believe he has a picture. Thanks for any help you can give me. Randy McKinzie Keywords:

Entry: 42310 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	USS THOMPSON DMS-38-1949-1954
WILLIAM J. LUTTIG wrote on April 13, 2004 City and State: OMAHA NE Unit: US NAVY Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WE have a reunion every year would like to keep in touch an add more people to the reunion Keywords: Reunion of the USS thompson DMS-38

Entry: 42156 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	U.S.S.THOMPSON (DMS-38)
RONALD ESSEX wrote on April 6, 2004 City and State: BEDFORD IN Unit: USS THOMPSON (DMS-38) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard the Thompson from October 1950 till July 1954.Was a Boatswin Mate 3rd Class when discharged at San Diego,California I was awarded the Bronze Star with the "V" for Valor at Pearl Harbor in 1951 on out return trip to the states to film the movie "THE CAIN MUTINY".Four of my shipmates was awarded the same medal as I during Minesweeping Operations at Inchon,Korea before the invasion there.I remember the ones who gave their lives so others could be free and I'll never forget their faces of smiles when they served aboard The Thompson in the Korean Waters off the North Korean Shores in those years. Keywords: Destoryer Mine Sweeper

Entry: 37943 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	REUNION
JANE DILL wrote on November 1, 2003 City and State: MANCHESTER NH Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad, Kenny Dill had worked very hard in getting the Thompson reunion together and I was wondering if you still have the reunion. He passed away back in 1996, but his whole life at the end was trying to make contact with all his buddies..... If anyone knew my Dad or has info on the reunions could you please contact me. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 37942 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	REUNION
JANE DILL wrote on November 1, 2003 City and State: MANCHESTER NH Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad, Kenny Dill had worked very hard in getting the Thompson reunion together and I was wondering if you still have the reunion. He passed away back in 1996, but his whole life at the end was trying to make contact with all his buddies..... If anyone knew my Dad or has info on the reunions could you please contact me. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 37790 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	USS THOMPSON (DMS38)
HENRY ANDERSON wrote on October 25, 2003 City and State: BRAWLEY CA Unit: USS THOMPSON Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard the USS Thompson (DMS 38) on 20 August 1952 when we were hit by enemy shore fire.One of my best friends, a guy by the name of Caspo from New York, hurt his hand in the morning and could not take his GQ station bringing ammo up the chain hoist. He took my GQ station on the flying bridge and I moved down to CIC. We went to general quarters to do a firing mission near Songjin. They were faster than us and the first shell burst right over the flying bridge. Caspo and another seaman by the name of Minor were killed instantly. Minor was colored and had a brother on the ship also. A boy by the Name of Bob Jones, a YNSN who worked with me in the ships office, was on the bridge and was wounded also. The Missouri came alongside and took our dead off, and they went into port. We had to stay on station for a couple of days and when we went into Sasebo the Mo was there, and her crew in blues stood at attention as we passed by and played TAPS. Have you ever heard taps rolling across the water. I still get the willies thinking about it. The Thomposn had one hell of a good crew, but not one much on regulations. I think all of us wore levis. If Caspo had not hurt his hand, I would not be here today to send this. Upon coming back to the states in early 1953, the Thompson and the USS Carmick (DMS 33) were sent to Hunters Point, CA where the Caine Mutney was filmed aboard the two ships. The Exec aboard the Thompson was Lt Hooper Keywords:

Entry: 36083 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT WILLIS GROGG
ROGER SCHNEIDER wrote on August 6, 2003 City and State: GOSHEN IN Unit: NEWSPAPER REPORTER Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am a newspaper reporter in Goshen, Ind. and came across the name of Willis Devon Grogg who was killed aboard the USS Thompson on June 14, 1951 off North Korea. His name does not appear on our local monument to veterans and I was wondering why. His home town is listed as Elkhart, Ind. and he was serving in the quartermaster corps aboard the Thompson when he was kille. Can anyone tell me about Mr. Grogg and his duties and how he was killed? Keywords: Willis Devon Grogg

Entry: 36048 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	ADDITIONAL INF
GERALD HALE wrote on August 4, 2003 City and State: JACKSONVILLE AR Unit: USS NAVASOTA AO 106 Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: My ship the Navosto AO106 HAD REUELED the Thompson duering this event of June 14 1951. A good friend of mine Larnce E Worley was a crew member of the Thompson. I have not seen nor heard from him since about 1954/55. He was a MM working in the Evp. I sure would like to make contact with Him. I retired in 1970 as a Chief Machinst Mate. Went to work at L.R.Air Force Base retiring there in 1990. So some of you Engineer's who knew him let me hear from you. Keywords: JERRY

Entry: 32449 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	JUNE 14 1951, I PUT THE WRONG YEAR SORRY
ART CARRILLO wrote on March 2, 2003 City and State: CHULA VISTA CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 32448 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	JUNE 14 1941
ART CARRILLO wrote on March 2, 2003 City and State: CHULA VISTA CA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad Arturo O. Carrillo was a stewards mate third class on the USS Thompson on that day.He was awarded the commendation ribbon with the combat distinguishing device. Im tryin to find out any additional witnesses who are surviving and to gather additional information about the events that occured that day..My father is 78 and living in San Diego Cal. Im trying to help him locate shipmates who were there..thanks Art Carrillo Keywords:

Entry: 30252 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	SON OF JOHN C. DOUGLASS, JR. OFFICER ABOARD THOMPSON
RICHARD DOUGLASS wrote on December 8, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: John C. Douglass, Jr. was my father and an officer aboard the Thompson. I believe he was a weapons control officer. He has related the story of when the ship was hit and how men around him were killed, as I believe he was in the flying bridge at the time. He also related how the ship was once in a minefield. In fact I thing being stuck in the minefield was what made the ship vulnerable to shore fire. I have movies from his time aboard ship including transfer of wounded from the time the ship was shelled. My dad passed away last year. He was a good man and a good friend. Keywords: U.S.S. Thompson

Entry: 28143 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	JUNE 14, 1951
MILTON TRUJILLO wrote on September 9, 2002 City and State: PUEBLO CO Unit: USS THOMPSON DMS 38 / USS CARMICK DMS 33 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I just got to know Jose Gallegos on the chow line. We talked a few time. He was killed on June 14, 1951. He was from El Paso Texas. Check the court house if your in the area, his name appear there! John Philbrick, Kansas, was my good friend SK. He passed away about two years ago with cancer. After Korea we meet at the KSU campus, we were both there taking the CPA exam. We were both surprised, we kept in contact from that day forward. I saw Hiram Moulton in Salt Lake, he worked with Safeway. Would like to hear from Shipmates! Keywords: I went on board the Thompson DMS 38 on June 10, 1951. On June 14, 1951 we were hit by enemy shore fire. I'll never forget that day! I was a DKSN at that time. I am proud to have served with the Thompson. We will meet 9/23-26/02 in La Vegas, NV. Holiday Inn down town.

Entry: 10495 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	SEEKING INFO ON USS THOMPSON DMS 38
HOWARD HOBBS wrote on July 20, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: mine sweeper uss thompson dms 38. seeking info. was shelled by chinese shore batteries. some killed and wounded. Keywords:

Entry: 10306 USS THOMPSON (DMS-38)	RADIO OPS 51-53
WILLIAM (GENE) COLLICK wrote on July 12, 2000 City and State: KALAMAZOO MI Unit: U.S.NAVY ASSND -TH FLT.(YAPU) Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I Finally found some additional info you may desire. The following was out of a AP News release, but I dont have the date. It Reads: Eugene Collick Abord destroyer hit by Reds. Radio Seaman Apprentice Eugene Collick of Allegan, was aboard the Destroyer USS Thompson when it was hit by Communist shore bateies on August 20th near Shongin, Korea.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,etc, A shell hit the flying bridge and went through the roof to the polot house killing four and injuring 10. The wounded were transferred to the battleship Iowa which arrived about an hour later. Keywords: USS Thompson DMS38 from 1951-1953 was Radio Opr.

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