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Entry: 71726 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK CREW 1955-1958
RONALD PARKER wrote on September 23, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MESA AZ UNIT: USS WANTUCK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for former crewmates and anyone that would have a crew list for 1955-1958.I Remember crewmates Ross Pintaudi, Paul Harlowe, George Marker, Stewart Clancy And others. Keywords: I served aboard the USS Wantuck, USS Le Ray Wilson and the USS Clearwater County.

Entry: 71689 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	THE WANTUCK
JIM ANDRUS wrote on September 21, 2009 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS OR UNIT: ENG DEPT, NO.2 FIREROOM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was On the old Wantuck when that acceident happened, and I can remember a few of the guys who were part of the crew, and I wonder if they are still around. here is the list. Jim Ufkes, Ralph Ringle, Leon Pryor, Jerry Jones, D.D.Lane, Padon, Gereld Lentini, there are many others in my mind, and I will think of them. I stated aboard and help decommission the old girl and then they took her out and used her for sub practice. Keywords:

Entry: 67639 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	FATHER SERVED ON THE WANTUCK
JOHN CHICK wrote on October 27, 2008 CITY AND STATE: VALDOSTA GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, Jimmy L. Chick, served on the Wantuck late forties, early fifties I believe..he died when I was 14. I have pictures of him, and his buddies, on the Wantuck but little else....would love to know if anyone remembers him..... Thanks. John G. Chick Keywords:

Entry: 66976 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK APD 125
GORDON TUCKETT wrote on August 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: PAVILLION WY UNIT: SONARMAN USS WANTUCK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was a Sonarman aboard the Wantuck from Jan 1955 through August 1957 after the collision. I have copies of the San Diego Unions story of that collision which I reread this morning. I was transferred to the Weiss APD 135 in September 1957. We made a trip to Alaska and the Weiss was taken to Long Beach in December for decommissioning. I was discharged at that point two months early. Keywords:

Entry: 66975 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK APD 125
GORDON TUCKETT wrote on August 25, 2008 CITY AND STATE: PAVILLION WY UNIT: SONARMAN USS WANT7UCK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was a Sonarman aboard the Wantuck from Jan 1955 through August 1957 after the collision. I have copies of the San Diego Unions story of that collision which I reread this morning. I was transferred to the Weiss APD 135 in September 1957. We made a trip to Alaska and the Weiss was taken to Long Beach in December for decommissioning. I was discharged at that point two months early. Keywords:

Entry: 65951 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	DONALD MCCLUNG
ALLAN MCCLUNG wrote on June 6, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SAN JOSE CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords: My father was on the USS Wantuck, I believe during the invasion at Wonsan/Inchon. I believe he would have been an officer in the engine room. I remember references to Cdr John B. Thro. If you have information or stories about my dad or those times on that ship, I'd love to hear. Thanks,

Entry: 61210 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK, JUL-AUG 1957
JAMES HICKMAN wrote on June 4, 2007 CITY AND STATE: MADERA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I was assigned to the Wantuck right out of IC School and was there but a short time before the collision. That night I was doing the sleeping watch in the Gyro Compass room, on the floor. Much as I hate to say this, the collision did not wake me up, but the alarm of losing power did. After turning it off and checking the Gyro Compass, I was going back to sleep when my boss, IC3 John Wagner came running down with a life jacket on. I remember stringing wire for communications, stopping to have the dry heaves. Canned water and sandwiches for the next two days. Keywords: USS Wantuck

Entry: 58477 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	LOOKING FOR: DONALD D. LANE
JERREL JONES wrote on August 14, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Looking for Donald D. Lane, at that time he was BT3, on watch when the collision occured. Keywords: Served aboard USS Wantuck APD 125, 1954~1957,Looking for friends that was also aboard, during the collision of 1957.

Entry: 56489 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	SERVED ON WANTUCK APR. 49 TO DEC. 49
JOE MANSFIELD SR. wrote on April 1, 2006 CITY AND STATE: TULLAHOMA TN UNIT: NO 2 BOILER RM. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Had a great time in San Diego, Long Beach,and Honolulu Worked with a great crew, some of my working budd- ies were George Kohl,Bristo,Allore,Tissure,Bob Makerson,Brunner,Jones, Ray mattingly and many more. Keywords: operation miki sept-oct 1949

Entry: 54428 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK APD 125 (1951 - 1952)
ARCHIE BACKLIN wrote on December 1, 2005 CITY AND STATE: NIXA MO UNIT: USS WANTUCK APD125 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Perry and I got aboard around the same time in 1951. I wrote awhile back, but I didn't seem my comments from that time. We were shot at from the shore outside of Pusan (I originally wrote Wanson). Looking at the Korean map it doesn't seem right but I doubt that we would have been north of the 38th parallel during the day within sight of land. The ship was also challenged by the USS Missouri off the west coast of Korea and almost had them shoot at us when someone reallised that we were on the wrong radio frequency. Perry remembers the names of more of the crew than I do and I think that he is still alive. He visited my wife and I last year and his health was not the greatest. Contact me by E-mail or regualr mail if you want more info and I'll send it to you ASAP. Keywords: Perry Rockwell RM 1st (personal friend)

Entry: 52685 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	U.S.S. WANTUCK
BRUCE YENERALL wrote on August 17, 2005 CITY AND STATE: LILBURN GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Still looking for anyone that might have a list of all personnel who served aboard the wantuck in the 40's anyone with info on how i can obtain one please advise. dad served aboard the wantuck in the mid 40's tks Keywords:

Entry: 50516 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	VINCENT J CERRITO
VINCENT CERRITO wrote on April 29, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: U.S.S WANTUCK 1944 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 50301 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	REMEMBERING APD 125 WANTUCK
HAROLD SCOTT PETERSON wrote on April 20, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FL UNIT: B 1 USS WANTUCK APD 125 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: fond memories of those years on the wantuck and the boat ride to the beach and getting towed back out to the channel after getting stuck on the beach on the 3 wave ,and all the wire on the screw when they hoisted the vp back on board And the harley shop that burned down whilewe were in HonKong (with My harley in it,in SanDiego) Keywords: HSPete(you know what the HS stands for) BT3 when I left the ship

Entry: 50278 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	LOOKING TO HEAR FROM SHIPMATES OF MINE DURING MY 1955-1958 SERVICE ABOARD THE USS WANTUCK.
RONALD PARKER wrote on April 19, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 48158 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	WANTUCK
STEWART KELLEY CLANCY wrote on January 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was a sonarman aboard the Wantuck in late 1955 and all of 1956. I transferred off a few months before the collision with the Lenawee. I knew Chief Hawkins well, along with sonarmen Coffin and Tuckett, radarmen Parker and Pintaudi. Our captain was LCDR Wyatt, a genuine quality Captain. I would be interested in hearing from any crew member that remembers me from that tour. I also remember a radarman by the name of Marker. Please e-mail me for contact information. Keywords: USS Wantuck APD 125

Entry: 47664 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK APD125
MONTE STRAM wrote on December 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NO. LAS VEGAS NV UNIT: RADIOMAN 2/C SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: In the many E-Mail messages,on this web site, there was a message from Mike Byrd, with a title of ,"Photo Collection". Mike was asking anyone who knew his father, Jim Byrd, Quartermaster/Signalman aboard the Wantuck. Mike mentioned a few names that appeared on a photo left by his now deceased father. My name was one of the ones listed. If anyone knows how I can contact Mike Byrd ..... whose message was dated April 4th, 1999, ..... I will be happy to communicate with Mike and fill him in on some personal and interesting stories about his dad and my personal friendship.(I couldn't find an E-Mail address for Mike, thus this message to anyone who can help). Mike may be living in the Houston, Texas area. Keywords:

Entry: 47529 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	WANTUCK COLLISION
DAVE MILLER wrote on December 15, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BEND OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was sleeping when the Lenawe hit us. Going to the forward engine room I ran into it in the port passageway. I was glad to read Heltys posting as we had conflicting info on what happened to them. I finished my enlistment on the Wilkenson DL-5. Keywords:

Entry: 47528 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	WANTUCK COLLISION
DAVE MILLER wrote on December 15, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BEND OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 47452 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	STOREKEEPER/PAYROLL CLERK HELPER 50 AND 51 UNTIL JAN 52
BILL THORNTON wrote on December 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TX UNIT: 7TH FLEET/WANTUCK APD 125 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I think it is great to visit with these ole shipmates. I still remain a 20 year old sailor and remember those two years and l month with honor. I am now 74 and retired but in good health with a good retirement income, so life is good. Keywords: I was on head phones between command and combat on the bridge. Also, a storekeeper and helped with payroll. Operated ship's store got several months. My boss was 1st class Homer Williams; a hell of a guy to work for and be a friend of.

Entry: 47150 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	MY LAST NAME
JOHN WANTUCK wrote on November 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: My dad was named Andrew Wantuck....i am John. I have little information about my last name and would love to hear about it. My e-mail is here so if you have any info please contact me...thanx Keywords:

Entry: 46555 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	LIST OF CREW MEMBERS
BRUCE YENERALL wrote on October 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NORCROSS GA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: my father, like many, was aboard the wantuck in the mid to late 40's. i would like to know if or where i can get a list of names of the crewmembers attached to this ship during this time frame. dad's name is field m. yenerall aka don yenerall dad would have been 17-19 during that time. please advise. tks......... Keywords:

Entry: 46393 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	SERVED ABOARD WANTUCK '52 THRU '55
KEN BITTNER wrote on October 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: EVANSVILLE IN UNIT: USS WANTUCK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My name is Ken Bittner. I served aboard the Wantuck from 52 thru 55. Looking for anyone who served at that time, but especially Charles Lee Parker, and Carl Sauls. Charles parker was from San Luis Obispo in California. I think Carl was from around Coco Beach Florida. Anyone who knows me or the whereabouts of Charles or Carl feel free to call me at 812-422-8929, or email bartlettfam@sbcglobal.net Keywords:

Entry: 45917 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	SEEKING INFORMATION
VINCENT CERRITO wrote on September 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGHILL FL UNIT: ENGINE ROOM SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: looking for any one who served aboard the uss wantuck in 1944 till the end of the ww11. thanks Keywords: world war 11

Entry: 42095 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK
GEORGE SANTO wrote on April 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LITHIA SPRINGS GA UNIT: CREW-WANTUCK-ET3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: The skipper when I was aboard was Captain John R Thro. He made Comander and we became the flag for Commander Transport Control Div 12 I remember the "raids" and other assignments to this day. Keywords:

Entry: 40703 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	IS HE OR ANY MEMBERS OUT THERE?
NORMAN HAZZARD wrote on February 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: OAKLAND CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father Edward M. Hazzard Served In Underwater Demolition Team 3 during the Korean War. He served under LTJG George Atcheson, if Mr. George Atcheson is out there, or if there is someone out there that can get me into contact with him. Or if there is someone who knew my father, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Norman H. Hazzard steponstage@yahoo.com Keywords: Underwater Demolition Team 3

Entry: 40702 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	IS HE OR ANY MEMBERS OUT THERE?
NORMAN HAZZARD wrote on February 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: OAKLAND CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father Edward M. Hazzard Served In Underwater Demolition Team 3 during the Korean War. He served under LTJG George Atcheson, if Mr. George Atcheson is out there, or if there is someone out there that can get me into contact with him. Or if there is someone who knew my father, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Norman H. Hazzard steponstage@yahoo.com Keywords: Underwater Demolition Team 3

Entry: 40171 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	SERVED ABOARD WANTUCK 1954-1957
DEL GRADERT wrote on January 22, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GALVA IL UNIT: USS WANTUCK APD 125 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was aboard the Wantuck from lat 1954 till August 1957. After the collision and personell were transfered to other duties I lost contact with most. I was an IC Electrician 2nd class. Keywords:

Entry: 39802 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDFATHER
ERIK FULLGRABE wrote on January 7, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WEST RICHLAND WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello, I am searching for any surviving members that served aboard that knew my Grandfather. His name is John Peter Perez. Please, If you have any information, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks, Erik Keywords: U.S.S. Wantuk APD 125

Entry: 38981 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	GEORGE K CRAWFORD
MISTY EVANS wrote on December 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: IRONTON OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i was just wondering if there were anybody who knew or remembered my grandfather, he passed away recently and i was just trying to find stories about him. Keywords:

Entry: 32835 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK APD 125
WAYNE TAYLOR wrote on March 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is Wayne Taylor my Dad Donald Carter Taylor, served on the USS Wantuck APD 125 from 1948 to 1953 and then from 1955 to 1957 and has plenty of interesting storys to tell about the things that happend during his twenty years in the United States Navy. He also remembers a lot of his Ship Mates on this site. He lives in Duncanville Texas and is retired and doing just great. I am very proud of my Dad! Keywords: Donald C. Taylor

Entry: 32293 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK APD 125
MAX (HUMP) HUMPHRIES wrote on February 24, 2003 CITY AND STATE: TARBORO NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have a lot of Wantuck memories and remember a lot of the names on this website: Roberts, (Silver Star) Coffman, Hafner, (Dick Ellis), Monty, Cordova and many others. I have many good memories of my tour aboard the USS Wantuck, APD 125. She was a good ship. Lt Cmdr Case, had to be the best Skipper in the Pacific Fleet. Max Humphries, BM3 I re 9 j Keywords: I served aboard the USS Wantuck APD 125 from April 1952, until July, 1955. Korea and Vietnam.

Entry: 32211 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	COLLISION UPDATE
ROY HELTON wrote on February 20, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LAYTONVILLE CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: My name is Roy P. Helton, (I was sometimes referred to as Helty). I served on the Wantuck from '55 to '57 and was on throttles in the forward engine room the night of her collision with the Lenawee. There are inaccurate accounts posted here of the number of men who were killed as a result of that collision and I just wanted to set the record straight. There were only two men that actually died: a CPO, whose name I don't remember, and an FN named Penniston. Both were on watch in the forward engine room. There were four of us on watch at the time. Penniston, we called him Penny, was on the lower level. On the upper level were the Chief, and Donald Schwab, a new electrician who was the messenger of the watch, and myself on throttles. I was told by the Captain, who later came to visit me in the hospital, that they had found Penny's body after the ship had been put into drydock. He had drowned in the lower level, but had a gash on his head and probably never knew what happened - at least I would like to think that was the case. The water was about chest-deep on the upper level by the time we got out. The Chief and Schwab and I suffered from steam burns and were moved to the Lenawee. We were later dropped off at Oahu and taken to Tripler Army Hospital, where I spent several months in the burn ward. Schwab, who was burned the least, was soon discharged from the hospital. The Chief developed complications in his lungs, and I was with him at his bedside when he died. To my knowledge there were no fatalities of crew members other than those that were in that engine room. Keywords:

Entry: 31836 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	WANTUCK 1948-49
WILLIAM CRENSHAW wrote on February 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: YOUNG HARRIS GA UNIT: USS WANTUCK APD125 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Looking for anyone stationed on the USS Wantuck in 1948-49 time frame. Keywords:

Entry: 31263 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK APD 125
KENNETH E. SHEPPARD wrote on January 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: PARAGON IN UNIT: WANTUCK DECK DIVISION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My name is Kenneth E. Shepopard. I served on the Wantuck from 1950 to 1953 as a BM3. I later retired from the USAF as a Msgt in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Career Field. I Would like to hear from old shipmates. Keywords: USS Wantuck, APD 125

Entry: 31071 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	DO YOU KNOW
NORMAN HAZZARD wrote on January 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: OAKLAND CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father: ( Edward M. Hazzard ) was in UDT Team-3 in the Korean war. If their is any members of this unit out there, can you email me or send me a letter. Thank you, Norman H. Hazzard Keywords:

Entry: 30514 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
ALFRED (AL) TROUTT wrote on December 19, 2002 CITY AND STATE: FLORENCE MT UNIT: USS WANTUCK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served aboard the USS Wantuck, as an electrician, from January 9, 1949 until January 9, 1951. I have enjoyed reading (refreshing memories) about my ship from the, just now discovered, web site and information by Bert Kortegaard. Would like to hear from anyone that remembers my name. Thanks for the opportunity. Al Keywords:

Entry: 29222 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	ONBOARD, WANTUCK APD 125
JERREL JONES SR. wrote on November 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: DINUBA CA UNIT: BOILERMAN 2ND CLASS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Please let me know of anny other NEWS of this person or persons. Thank You J. Jones Keywords: I was onboard USS Wantuck APD 125, the night of the collison, infact was pumping fuel, had just came from the forward fireroom, when the Lenawee hit us, mid ship, #1 engine room. Looking buddies, Donald D Lane, on watch at that time, also Andy Anderson, Bobby Fuer, others. My name; Jerrel Jones BT3 at that time, I went to the USS Helena CA 75, Donald D Lane went to the USS Columbis, then he tranfered to a DD and was in another collison in Long Beach harbor.

Entry: 28951 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	USS WANTUCK
DIXIE CLICK wrote on October 20, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GROVE CITY OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, Lawrence (Bud) Hafer served on the Wantuck I believe from 1949 - 1953. I would like to surprise him by having anybody who served with him at that time contact me. My dad is a wonderful man and I know he would enjoy being contacted by anyone who may remember him and served with him. Keywords:

Entry: 26890 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	ANY ONE REMEMBER MY DAD?
KRIS ROBERTS wrote on July 11, 2002 CITY AND STATE: EDMOND OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, William H. (Bill), Sonny, or "ROACH" Roberts was a coxswain on the Wantuck, took Marines onto the beaches at Wolmi Do, Inchon, (green beach)...Later at Wonsan..operated alot throughout the war with UDT and Royal Commando. Just wondering if anyone out there remembers him. He is still alive, and I am very proud of my pop. He lives in Ardmore, Ok, retired from the Navy in 1967 and the oil business in 85...He now ranches part time. Just trying to find any of his old buddies..I am a news anchor in Oklahoma City..Want to put together a history of his experiences before it's too late! Let me know! thanks! Keywords:

Entry: 25382 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	APD 125
GEORGE SANTO wrote on May 11, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LITHIA SPRINGS GA UNIT: USS WANTUCK APD 125 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Glad that someone even knows what an APD is. I was aboard the Wantuck from 1951 to 1953. Keywords:

Entry: 24837 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	RICHARD THORNTON ELLIS
ERIC ELLIS wrote on April 20, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Richard Thornton Ellis, served on the U.S.S. Wantuck. He also went by the name "Dick". Unfortunately, he died when I was very young of cancer. I don't know when he served on the ship but I was hoping that someone here knew him. Since I never really knew him I am looking for information about him. Please email me if you knew him! I would really appreciate it! Thank you very much, Eric Ellis Keywords: U.S.S. Wantuck

Entry: 23000 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	RADIOMAN
ARCHIE BACKLIN wrote on February 8, 2002 CITY AND STATE: REPUBLIC MO UNIT: USS WANTUCK APD 125 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 22370 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	ARE LOOKING FOR A SISTER SHIP
RUSS W. (MAC) MACHEN wrote on January 17, 2002 CITY AND STATE: OKLAHOMA CITY OK UNIT: USS BEGOR (APD127) AMPHIB. ASSULT SHIP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I HAVE BUILT TWO WEB SITES AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEM WITH ANYONE INTERESTED IN APD's.. ONE OF THEM INCLUDES A PHOTO OF THE "WANTUCK" AND A PHOTO OF THE "WEISS" AS WELL AS PHOTOS OF THE "BEGOR".. ~~~~~~~~~ THE WEB SITES ARE: ~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://uss_begor.tripod.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ AND ~~~~~ http://uss_begor_apd127.tripod.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~ I WILL ATTEMPT TO (WITH HELP FROM YOU) LIST RE-UNIONS AND SHIPMATES AND ANY INFO. THAT SOMEONE OFF ANY OF THE "SISTERS" WOULD LIKE IN THE WEB SITES.. AS WE ALL WERE TOGETHER IS THIS "WAR THING" I PERSONALLY WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING "YOUR" RE-UNIONS AND COMMUNICATE..RUSS.. Keywords: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OTHER APD's IN THE PACIFIC - KOREA - VIETNAM "OPERATION PASSAGE TO FREEDOM" (NORTH - CENTRAL - SOUTH) VIETNAM IN 1954..

Entry: 19418 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	WANTUK, WHITICK?
BILL MCCALL wrote on September 14, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: On the coming 10th anniversary of my father's death, (Raymond J McCall 10/20/29 - 12/5/1991) I wanted to learn more about his navy career. I thought I remembered the name of his ship was the Witick (no idea how that is spelled) He served from 1948 when he was 19 to 1951. The Wantuk is the closest name I can find. I believe his ship number was either 848 or 843. Can anyone help with any online information I can read? Keywords: Destroyer - 48 -51

Entry: 17914 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	INTERESTED IN A REUNION FOR MY FATHER
BARBARA BROOKS wrote on July 11, 2001 CITY AND STATE: LONGVIEW TX UNIT: UNKNOWN NAVY 1952 - 53 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: MY FATHER SERVED ON THE USS WANTUCK IN 1952 - 53. I AM SURE HE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM HIS OLD NAVY BUDDIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION AVAILABLE. Keywords: GILES BROOKS - "HOOT"

Entry: 14522 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	APD'S AS FLAGSHIPS FOR THE UDT
GREG JACKSON wrote on January 23, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am searching for information about the two APD's that served as "Flagships" for the UDT during WW2, in the pacific. Apparently, the time frame is around '44-'45. Looking for this information for personal education, and I am a high school teacher. Thanks, G. Jackson, USN(Ret)('92) Keywords:

Entry: 12801 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	WHERE THE MINES ARE
GERALD E. (JERRY) VANDERPOOL wrote on November 7, 2000 CITY AND STATE: MONTROSE CO UNIT: MINE SQUADRON THREE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served on the Chatterer during the first year of the Korean War. During the first eight months we lost the four sweepers shown (R.I.P.), out of our squadron of twelve. I would like to hear from anyone that served on a AMS, AM, or any other type of sweeper in the war. Run up the broom! Keywords: Minesweepers: Magpie, Partridge, Pledge and, Pirate, R.I.P. From your mates: Chatterer, Incredible, Kite, Mainstay, Merganser, Mockingbird, Osprey and Redhead. Redhead, Kite, Osprey,

Entry: 12273 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	LCVPS
JIM BARTLETT wrote on October 11, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Hi, we are restoring a 1945 Chris Craft LCVP that might have made Korea. She's a funny bird, however. Seems she was made for the end of the war and is a no frills boat. One of the features that sets her apart is that she has no gun tubs astern for the usual .30 cal MGs. The other thing is that her forward ramp sheeve and lock are shielded by a steel sponson that runs up to the ramp and is flush with the gunwales--a departure from the usual Post (Dog teeth)up front. Also, her winch is mounted high, up on the gunwales and the cable goes behind the engine compartment and forward for the port side ramp cleat. Usually, the winch was low in the engine area and had a single cable, inside, starbord, to a sheeve rig. The port side cable ran under the forward deck, then up to the port forward sheeve. Whew... She's an odd one. Does anyone remember a boat of this type? Keywords:

Entry: 9715 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	SHIPMATE SEARCH
BILL CRONKRITE wrote on June 25, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SALT LAKE CITY UT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 8988 USS WANTUCK (APD-125)	WHO WAS KILLED IN THE COLLISION?
CHARLES ROOK wrote on May 28, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SPOKANE WA UNIT: CREW MEMBER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served aboard the Wantuck from Sept. 54 - Sept. 56. Often wondered what happened in the collision that killed six people. I was transferred to the East Coast out of Jacksonville, FL...aboard the McClellend APD750 when I read about the collision of the Wantuck. What happened and who was killed? Keywords:

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