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Entry: 72937 USS UNION (AKA-106)	TO SEE IF WE WERE PART OF THE KOREAN CONFLICT
RAYMOND MENDOZA wrote on December 30, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Were we part of the Korean conflict and considered Korean vets ? Keywords:

Entry: 67583 USS UNION (AKA-106)	SERVED ABOARD FROM 63-65
STEVE SAMMLER wrote on October 22, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 66730 USS UNION (AKA-106)	CHANGE OF E MAIL
TED NUNEZ wrote on July 30, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SANTA BARBARA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: this is to give my new e mail which is now nuneztmh@cos.net some of my shipmates were curry.ochoa martin ,loads palmer,garner.davis,foresmen,franks(qm),gonzales(qm)hobin, Keywords: aboard the uss union 1950-1953

Entry: 64638 USS UNION (AKA-106)	ON BOARD UNION JAN 49 TO NOV 51
WAYNE FORCADE wrote on March 6, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: SHIP's OFFICE ON UNION (ALONG WITH CHIEF TYRON.HOLDREN AND BOYD) WOULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN. 79 YEARS OLD AND PLAY LOT OF GOLF. BELONG TO ALL MASONIC BODIES,INC AINAD SHRINE TEMPLE (LOH MILITARY UNIT). PAST COMMANDER AMERICAN/VFW Keywords: USS UNION AKA 106 LST RUSSELL CTY 1090 NAS PT MUGU,CA USS PICTOR 54 NAVAL AMMUNITION DEPOT,OAHU,HAWAII GUIDED MISSILE UNIT #41,PT MUGU,CA STAFF U.S.NAVAL FORCES EUROPE,LONDON,ENGLAND JSTPS,OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE,OMAHA,NEBRASKA RETIRED JULY 1971 FARMERS COOP WAREHOUSE MANAGER 20 years TRUSTEE AND TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR TWENTY SIX YEARS

Entry: 61859 USS UNION (AKA-106)	THE PELKEY BROTHERS
BERNARD PAT BANEY wrote on August 3, 2007 CITY AND STATE: HOLLIDAYSBURG PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Was aboard during the evacuation of Chinese soldiers from Quemoy What a Mess,however Im trying to get any info on the Pelkey Brothers from Hibbing,Minn. they were HS classmates of Bob Dylan

Entry: 61445 USS UNION (AKA-106)	VETS OF USS UNION (AKA-106) FROM 1951 TO 1955 WOULD APPRECIATE CONTACT
MARK BROWNE wrote on June 28, 2007 CITY AND STATE: NEW YORK NY UNIT: LEGAL YEOMAN ABOARD USS UNION (AKA 106)FRF SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Would appreciate hearing from vet friends who were aboard the USS Union AKA106 from ca. 1951 to 1955 Keywords: Friend of David Jewell from Florida,John Moyer from Jonestown, Pa., Ensign Blue

Entry: 61186 USS UNION (AKA-106)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
JIM CURRY wrote on June 2, 2007 CITY AND STATE: JEFFERSON CITY MO UNIT: USS UNION AKA-106 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I SERVED FROM MARCH 1951 THRU OCT 1954. Keywords: JOHN MARTIN, DON MANNING, TED NUNEZ, DICK SNIVELY, GAERTNER, DAVE KING, GONZALES, TED CASEY, BILL NOONAN,

Entry: 61185 USS UNION (AKA-106)	KOREAN WAR 50-53
TED NUNEZ wrote on June 2, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SANTA YNEZ CA UNIT: AMPHIBPAC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I served aboard the union 50-53. was a radioman. some shipmates I remember. ochoa,garner,hoben,davis,palmer,garner,curry,martin,franks,gonzales,manning.officers frazer,blackwell and others. i now live in santa ynez,ca my e mail is nuneztmh@comcast.net Keywords: uss union aka 106

Entry: 61169 USS UNION (AKA-106)
JAMES (JIM) FAGUNDES SR. wrote on May 31, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SALEM OR UNIT: 1ST DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: ANXIOUS TO HERE FROM FAMILY Keywords: remember sawyer's nickname as "buzz" mine is--" jimbo" or "portagee" ship was uss union

Entry: 61124 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION A. K. A 106 INFORMATION
JACQUELINE BRIGHAM wrote on May 28, 2007 CITY AND STATE: CHICAGO IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My father Billy F.Brigham had pasted away. He was sationed on this ship in the war. He would go on and on about a navy ship called the (USS UNION A. K. A 106)I recently came upon a map of his with a couple pictures of this ship along with some crew members. Can anyone please help me gain more information about this ship? Thank you Jacqueline Brigham alternative e-mail Jbrigham@sandc.com Keywords: USS UNION A. K. A 106

Entry: 59507 USS UNION (AKA-106)	RADIOMAN STRIKER USS UNION 1952-1953
GREGORY OCHOA JR. wrote on January 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: YAKIMA WA UNIT: USS UNION AKA 106 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I would like to hear from any one who remembers being on the Union from 1952 to 1953. I remember a lot of faces from the Ist and 2nd Divisions. I remember some training operations with jarheads off of Coronado in San Diego. I remember being tied up in port at San Diego. I remeber many guys on the ship who were very good sailors and were kind to new guys like me. I remeber bein transferred to Radio shack and standing watches there while at sea. Gregory Ochoa USS UNion 1952-1953 Keywords: Refit in San Francisco 1952. Worked in deck division while in yards. TRansferred to Radio shack (O-Div). Radioman named Curry, Communications officer named Lt. Blackwell. Tranferred to USS Cavalier in 1953.

Entry: 56600 USS UNION (AKA-106)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 1950-1955
SARALYN KIMSEY wrote on April 8, 2006 CITY AND STATE: SNELLVILLE GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is Saralyn Kimsey (wife of Isaac Melvin Kimsey) and I am looking for shipmates that served with my husband (1950-1955) on the U.S.S. Union AKA 106. Please e-mail me at: slyn@mindspring.com. Thanks for your help, :-) Saralyn Kimsey Keywords:

Entry: 55801 USS UNION (AKA-106)	DECEASED SHIPMATE
GEORGE HORTON wrote on February 17, 2006 CITY AND STATE: CLEARFIELD UTAH UT UNIT: SHIPS SAN DIEGO MIDWAY ROOSEVELT MISSOURI AND 5 OT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: This is to advise you that shipmate Lewis Eugene Shupe died on 14 February 2006 and will be buried with full military honors on 20 Feb 2006 in Ogden Utah Commander George Horton Combined Veterans Honor Guard GHorton424@aol. com Keywords:

Entry: 52810 USS UNION (AKA-106)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES 1944 - 46
CLIFF CLINGER wrote on August 24, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FRESNO CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for shipmates during WII 43-46 Keywords: Personal contact

Entry: 50855 USS UNION (AKA-106)	OCCUPATION OF JAPAN
JOHN WELLS wrote on May 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: JACKSONVILLE FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad is Horace W. Wells. He goes by "Hoss" now but I'm not sure he did then. He was on the USS Union during the occupation of Japan.(Some time in 44 or 45) He also told me he was in Hawaii. He had a stroke recently. He's 78. He's pretty much OK except for his speech. I was hoping to contact someone who remembered him and can give me some history. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 50854 USS UNION (AKA-106)	JAPAN OCCUPATION
JOHN WELLS wrote on May 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 50289 USS UNION (AKA-106)	LOOKING FOR CREW 1954-1958 ON USS UNION
JIM BOYLAN wrote on April 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am interested in the USS Union AKA 106 and would appreciate communicating with anyone that served from 1954 to 1958. Thanks, Jim Keywords: USS Union AKA 106

Entry: 48196 USS UNION (AKA-106)	QUESTIONS
ROBERT JAMES wrote on January 16, 2005 CITY AND STATE: ROGUE RIVER OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: i would like to get a picture of the union if at all possible Keywords: best friend ray gros, i was enginer on 36 ft. landing craft in 1950

Entry: 47596 USS UNION (AKA-106)	SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS
JACK POWERS wrote on December 19, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Searching for anyone from 1945 to 1946 Keywords: 1945 thru July-1946

Entry: 47279 USS UNION (AKA-106)
RICHARD SHAW wrote on December 4, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MISSION VIEJO CA UNIT: USS MCKEAN DD784 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 42473 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION AKA-106
CURT MELTON wrote on April 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: TUCSON AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Would be interested in hearing from anyone who served aboard Union from 1965 to 1968. Was 2nd class personnelman in ships office. I still have some pictures of that time and cruises....... Keywords: WestPac cruises 1965 - 1968

Entry: 41944 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION AKA 106 WAS THE SHIP THAT MY FATHER WAS ON IN THE WAR. CAN YOU HELP ME FIND INFO?
JACKIE BRIGHAM wrote on March 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father Billy Brigham had pasted away. He was sationed on this ship in the war. He would go on an on about a navy ship called the (USS UNION A. K. A 106) can anyone please help me gain info about this ship? Thank you Keywords: USS UNION A. K. A 106 Billy Brigham

Entry: 41895 USS UNION (AKA-106)	ON BOARD 64-66
JOE HARING wrote on March 21, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Was the Combat Cargo Officer from 1964 to 1966. Keywords:

Entry: 40051 USS UNION (AKA-106)	ON BOARD FROM 1962 TO 1966
WILL ALLEN wrote on January 17, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: BOAT DIVISION (3RD DIVISION) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 39220 USS UNION (AKA-106)	LOOKING FOR FATHER'S SHIP MATES
JOEL SMITH wrote on December 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for any one who might have known my father, Jack W. Smith. I think he was on the Union in the time period of 1955 to 1959. Keywords: USS Union

Entry: 37906 USS UNION (AKA-106)
BOBBY WESTMORELAND wrote on October 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: U.S NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I served on the union in 1956-1957 would like to hear from any one that was on board then . I was a third class b.m.in the first div. Keywords: Union

Entry: 37905 USS UNION (AKA-106)
BOBBY WESTMORELAND wrote on October 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: U.S NAVY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I served on the union in 1956-1957 would like to hear from any one that was on board then . I was a third class b.m.in the first div. Keywords: Union

Entry: 37289 USS UNION (AKA-106)	UNION PHOTOS
R.C. CHRISMAN wrote on October 1, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: You can find several photos of the UNION at: http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/02106.htm Keywords: AKA-106 Photos

Entry: 34836 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION AKA 106 VETERANS
STEVE DANIELS wrote on June 12, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm looking for any former shipmates of my stepdad who just passed away on May 3, 2003. I recall him mentioning serving on the USS Union AKA 106 early in the Korean War and then transferring to the USS Oglethorpe in 1952. His name was David Bragg and he was originally from Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Would love to hear from anyone who might have served with Dave during those perilous years. Steve Daniels ( stepson of the late David Bragg ). Keywords:

Entry: 33495 USS UNION (AKA-106)	CONTACT ME
BILLY MOUSER wrote on April 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: RAINBOW TX UNIT: 1ST DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: If anyone served at this time, please contact me. Keywords: AKA 106 Union, Winter of 1955 through 1956, John Tildon Davis, Star, NC,

Entry: 33494 USS UNION (AKA-106)	YEARS WINTER 1955 THRU 1956
BILLY MOUSER wrote on April 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: RAINBOW UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 32960 USS UNION (AKA-106)	U.S.S UNION AKA -106
LEWIE WEBB wrote on March 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: PORTLAND OR UNIT: M- DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Hi I am looking for shipmates from M division who served during 1963-1967. I am trying to get help from the local VA for medical problems. They said that I needed proof that we had bomb detail. Anyone who remembers please write me and let me know or call.Pictures are welcome and someone who remembers that is willing to send a letter to me so I can submit it would be great too. Thanks for your help Lewie Webb Keywords: bomb detail

Entry: 32058 USS UNION (AKA-106)	CREW OF 1951-1954 USS UNION
JAMES (JIM) FAGUNDES SR. wrote on February 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CHILOQUIN OR UNIT: 1ST DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was on the USS Union AKA 106 from 1951-1952 and looking for all veterans of the 1st Division 2nd Division and 3rd Division. I'd like to get a reunion set up if possible. We never had a reunion of all our group and would love to hear from all of those listed and anymore that I've left out. Contact me at Jimfungi@aol.com if you know of any of the men who served during this time on the USS Union AKA 106. Keywords: Jim, Jimbo, Portagee, Richard "Ma" Drake, Lawrence Gallaway, Don Edwards, Billy Ray, Eddie Miller, Lee Evans, John Hunter, Garland Butler, Pete Barhonovich, Richard Celaya, Dick Mathers, Mike Cassaday and David Brum. USS Union AKA 106.

Entry: 29376 USS UNION (AKA-106)	I HAVE PHOTOS OF USS UNION 63-65
STEVE SAMMLER wrote on November 8, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I served aboard from 1963-1965 and participated in three major landings in Viet Nam. I have a cruse book of that time period. Keywords:

Entry: 27511 USS UNION (AKA-106)	JUNE 1950-NOVEMBER 1950
BOBBY LITTLE wrote on August 10, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ALBUQUERQUE NM UNIT: USS UNION AKA 106 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS Union AKA 106, June 1950-November 1950 Keywords:

Entry: 27509 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION AKA 106 REUNION
JOHN STEEBY wrote on August 10, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CHUGIAK AK UNIT: BOAT DIVISION, AKA 106 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: For information concerning the next reunion of the USS Union AKA 106 (October 2003), contact Carl Strong vps26@aol.com. Reunion will be held in the Dallas/ Ft Worth area. Keywords:

Entry: 26014 USS UNION (AKA-106)	SERVED ABOARD THE UNION
DONNIE BOGANY wrote on June 4, 2002 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: R DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Served aboard the Union, June 69 to her de-commissioning(forgot the date}. Anybody served during thi time, please e-mail me. That e-mail address is my wife's, but please contact me using her e-mail until I get my own. Thanks Donnie Lee Dogany Keywords:

Entry: 25048 USS UNION (AKA-106)	CHANGE OF ADDRESS
BOB KELLOGG wrote on April 27, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: change of email address Keywords:

Entry: 25047 USS UNION (AKA-106)	CHANGE OF ADDRESS
BOB KELLOGG wrote on April 27, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: change of email address Keywords:

Entry: 20893 USS UNION (AKA-106)	PARTS OF UNION
MIKE RENFRO wrote on November 23, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I have the conversion plate from shaft alley and the clock from the galley of the union Keywords:

Entry: 19605 USS UNION (AKA-106)	FINDING MEN
PETE BERTRAM wrote on September 25, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ABSAROKEE MT UNIT: USS MOUNTRAIL APA 213 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to hear from anyone who served on the mountrail Apa 213, or on the USS Union AKA 106 Keywords: dec 1950-1953

Entry: 19225 USS UNION (AKA-106)	PHOTO OF UNION WANTED
JOE SAETAIN wrote on September 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ST. PETERSBURG FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I served on the USS Union AKA 106 for one westpac cruise out of San Diego in 1961 and a re-plenishing supply cruise to the Priblof Islands. I was on the ship's fastpitch baseball team and played games in Hong Kong (where we were station ship) for the whole month of December and all of our Japan stops. I was so young then but we had a pitcher named Coon or Koon who could throw a softball underhand faster than most could pitch overhand. Does anyone know where I could get a picture of the ship or was on the ship during this time? Joe Keywords:

Entry: 19224 USS UNION (AKA-106)	PHOTO OF UNION WANTED
JOE SAETAIN wrote on September 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ST. PETERSBURG FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I served on the USS Union AKA 106 for one westpac cruise out of San Diego in 1961 and a re-plenishing supply cruise to the Priblof Islands. I was on the ship's fastpitch baseball team and played games in Hong Kong (where we were station ship) for the whole month of December and all of our Japan stops. I was so young then but we had a pitcher named Coon or Koon who could throw a softball underhand faster than most could pitch overhand. Does anyone know where I could get a picture of the ship or was on the ship during this time? Joe Keywords:

Entry: 18863 USS UNION (AKA-106)	SERVED 1963-1967 ON USS UNION
LARRY LITTLE wrote on August 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PALM CITY FL UNIT: USS UNION SGNAL GANE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 18860 USS UNION (AKA-106)	HELLO THERE SHIPMATES
LARRY LITTLE wrote on August 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PALM CITY FL UNIT: USS UNION SGNAL GANE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 18614 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION AKA 106
BILL DOLLAR wrote on August 11, 2001 CITY AND STATE: REDDING CA UNIT: USS UNION (AKA 106) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Hello shipmates, I served on the USS UNION AKA 106 for only a few months, August 1954-February 1955. I was transferred to the Union after serving 3+ years on the PCEC 896. I would like very much to have a photo of the ship. The photo can be attached to an e-mail or mailed. THanks to anyone who can and will do this for a shipmate. Keywords: Photo of ship USS UNION AKA 106

Entry: 18530 USS UNION (AKA-106)	UNION REUNION
BOB CHRISMAN wrote on August 7, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: USS Union (AKA 106) reunion will be held at the Radisson hotel (1-800-333-3333) October 20-23, 2001. Contact Dot Yerby, 644 Celestial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70817. Keywords: Baton Rouge, LA

Entry: 17827 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION
EARL HAMER wrote on July 7, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ST. JOESPH IL UNIT: USS UNION AKA 106 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 14858 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION
SCOTT HURLEY wrote on February 6, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Grandfather Richard A. Hurteau, served on the USS Union during WWII. I like service personal that served with him to contact me so that I can find out more about his service during WWII. Keywords:

Entry: 14622 USS UNION (AKA-106)	USS UNION 51-55
DOUG BERGER wrote on January 27, 2001 CITY AND STATE: OMAHA NE UNIT: A DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My name is Doug Berger. I was on the ship from Dec.51 to Mar of 55 I was trying to seek a little more information. I would like to hear from anyone who served aboard in that time period. My E mail is UffdaBerger@aol.com. I would like to hear from you.                                                    Keywords:

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