Korean War Project

USS Walker (DDE-517)




Photo by Hal Barker. Copyright 1989.






23 Messages

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Entry: 79525
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
DANIEL STEFANI- GUNNERS MATE
DANIEL STEFANI wrote on July 4, 2011


City and State: LA HABRA CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I'm also looking for any info on my dad's service with the great men of the U.S.S. Wlaker during the Korean War and shortly there after. I know my dad was a gunners mate and he told me several grand stories before his passing in 1983. I would be greatful if anyone can fill me in a lttile bit more. I actually have a big shell casing from your ship. I would gladly trade for some pics.

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Entry: 76618
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
USS WALKER 1951 TO 1955
WILLIAM SCHWENKER wrote on November 4, 2010


City and State: BARTLESVILLE OK

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: William Schwenker on USS Walker 1951 to 1955. Electrician. From Bartlesville, Oklahoma

 
Entry: 75851
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
BERNIE SEAL wrote on August 19, 2010


City and State:

Unit: USS WALKER DDE-517

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: Came aboard 1954 Nov or Dec, left in 1957 May.
BT3 When I left the walker then made BT2 on next ship the USS Moore DD-747


 
Entry: 73647
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
INFORMATION ABOUT OSCAR (OT) GREEN
KELLY CLARK wrote on February 20, 2010


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: OTHER

Comments: Looking for information about my father Oscar (OT) Green. USS Walker and USS Columbus 1959-1964

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Entry: 73062
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
FIRE CONTROL TECHNICIANS 52-55
BOBBY RAY wrote on January 9, 2010


City and State: SHERMAN TX

Unit: USS WALKER 517

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: Would like to contact any Fire Control Technicians that served during 1951 thru 1955 Korean time period.

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Entry: 61039
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
CHAD HASS wrote on May 20, 2007


City and State: DUMAS TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: looking for information on my granddad he served on the USS Walker (DDE-517) unknown date any information welcome and any year books thanks for your time and help chad

Keywords: USS Walker (DDE-517), texas, Daryl Lanners

 
Entry: 57034
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
A GREAT PERSON
DAVID ARCHER wrote on May 6, 2006


City and State: RIVERSIDE NJ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: If Anyone Knew My Grandpop On The Walker DD 517 Please Contact Me...

Keywords: USS WALKER DD 517

 
Entry: 55269
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
R DIVISION DAMAGE CONTROL 2ND CLASS
DANIEL B. FENNELL wrote on January 19, 2006


City and State: SHERMAN TX

Unit: R DIVISION DAMAGE CONTROL 2ND CLASS

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 54554
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
NEW E-MAIL
LARRIE JOHNSON wrote on December 9, 2005


City and State: CANTON GA

Unit: U.S.S. WALKER DDE 517

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN

Comments: This is a update . New e-mail,address,telephone,.. Moved from florida to georgia in 2005.....We haven!t had a hurricane yet.....

Keywords: I was a QM-3 1953-1955

 
Entry: 53429
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
DAD ON WALKER
WALLY AUTRY JR. wrote on October 5, 2005


City and State: APEX NC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I know that my Father (Wallace Autry Sr.)served on U.S.S. Walker (not sure what number) but he served during Korean War during the early 1950's. He was a boiler tech and I think his homeport was Pearl Harbor. His address is 719 Carolina Drive Dunn, N.C. 28334 and phone 910 891 1902

Keywords: U.S.S. Walker,Wallace Autry Sr. Had a friend nicknamed "Cook".

 
Entry: 51017
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
GRATEST SHIP IN THE PINEAPPLE FLEET
JOHN COURTNEY wrote on May 21, 2005


City and State: DANA POINT CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

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Entry: 51015
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
U.S.S. WALKER DDE 517
JOHN COURTNEY wrote on May 21, 2005


City and State: DANA POINT CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

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Entry: 49204
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
ROSTER 1952-1956
JOE THOMAS wrote on February 24, 2005


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I'm looking for info on my father's years of service.
He passed away in 1971
I don't know alot about it .
I do know he served during the Korean War
He had a friend who's last name was Trent (I beleive it was Emil Trent.)
Any info you can giveme would be greatly appreciated.
God bless those who served on the Walker!


Keywords: USS Walker
1952-56 roster


 
Entry: 48470
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
LOOKING FOR SHLPMATES
CHUCK HADLEY wrote on January 29, 2005


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for old shipmates to get a reunion together. Served on the Walker from 1966 thru 1969.

Keywords: USS Walker DD-517

 
Entry: 47798
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER
ARTHUR PRINGLE IV wrote on December 29, 2004


City and State: PALOS HEIGHTS IL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: looking for any information about my grandfather, arthur douglas pringle, jr. i believe he was on the walker around 42. story has it he survived an attack and was hospitalized for 2 yrs. if anyone has any information, please contact me. thanks.

doug pringle


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Entry: 45704
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
KOREA AND THE WALKER
BOB SHOYRER wrote on September 9, 2004


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: is there anyone around that was on the walker from
the time she was in the navy ship yard at mare
island ca late 1950-51-52 please contact the above
and lets go over some old history thanks


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Entry: 36944
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
USS WALKER DDE-517
BILL DUMONG wrote on September 15, 2003


City and State: VAN NUYS CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Great ship and proud to have served in her.
Alot of good men were on the Walker.


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Entry: 36206
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
TRIP FROM PITSBURG, CA TO OKINAWA JUNE 1950
DIANA FESSLER wrote on August 11, 2003


City and State: NEW CARLISLE OH

Unit:

Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: I am seeking information regarding the transport of soldiers from Camp Stoneman to Okinawa mid-June, 1950.

Also, I would like to know how long it would have taken to sail that distance.

Thank you,

Diana Fessler
diana@fessler.com
937-845-8428


Keywords: USS Walker, June 1950

 
Entry: 31413
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
USS WALKER DDE 517 GOD BLESS ALL THE MEN THAT SERVED.
MARTIN RYMER wrote on January 20, 2003


City and State: SUN CITY AZ

Unit: USS WALKER DDE 517

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was on the Walker 1952 / 1954. She was a wonderful ship, and the crew was in my opionion one of the best, but of course anyone who served on the Walker is the best. God Bless you all.

Keywords: USS Walker DDE 517.

 
Entry: 30047
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
USS WALKER 1945-46
JON JONSSON wrote on November 30, 2002


City and State: STURTEVANT WI

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Art Jonsson is my father.passed away in the 70's.
he was station in san diego in around 1945-46.
I would like to find anyone who knew him then.
uss walker


Keywords: Art Jonsson,uss walker,villa park,racine,
san diego,


 
Entry: 27776
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
ANY SHIPMATES LEFT?
LARRIE JOHNSON wrote on August 22, 2002


City and State: NAPLES FL

Unit: USS WALKER DDE 517

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 19209
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
LARRIE JOHNSON wrote on September 4, 2001


City and State: NAPLES FL

Unit: USS WALKER DDE517

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: uss walker dde517

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Entry: 5538
USS WALKER (DDE-517)
SHIPMATES OF MY DAD
MARISSA MOSS wrote on December 9, 1999


City and State: GRAND BLANC MI

Unit: USS WALKER

Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: looking for names of shipmates, roster of shipmates who were on the uss walker from 1951-1953. my dad started out at great lakes naval academy 1951 and then stationed in hawaii from 1952 for 6 mo. .his name is john lovell and he was a seaman apprentice gunner's mate on the uss walker. would like to know if any of his shipmates are still around so he could contact them.

Keywords: in navy on uss walker, will try to get additional info, a particular shipmate was jerry oshel or oschel and he lived in detroit

 

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