Frank Matas - Served 1950 to 1955 Do you remember?

Comments: My father Frank Matas served on the Wedderburn in (around) 1950  1955. He hung out with a few guys, one being George DePinto (spelling? Not sure). This Christmas, we gave him a picture of the ship, which brought back memories, that he enjoyed sharing with this five children, and grandchildren.

If anyone remembers him, please contact me, I enjoyed watching his eyes light up this Christmas while recalling his glory days on the 684.

Thanks, Missy Matas

Keywords: Korean War; Wedderburn

1957 - 1958 Crewmember

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Wedderburn Reunion April 17-21, 2008

Comments: FYI--There will be a Wedderburn Reunion in Wilmington, North Carolina April 17-21, 2008. I know this is last minute, but I just now found this site. For more information, please contact LeGrand Lanier at 910-327-3330. Jan Guyton

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Did You Know Him? Donald E. Stringer

Comments: My father served on the USS Wedderburn during the Korean Conflict. His name was Donald E. Stringer and I know he was promoted to Boiler Tender Third Class. My father died October 1954 before I was born. I am hoping to contact anyone who may have known him and would like to share their memories.

Keywords: I have a letter to my uncle from W. M. Klee Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding, USS WEDDERBURN

Looking for old crew mates '58-'61

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My father was on the Wedderburn 51-52

Comments: My father was on the Wedderburn 1951 to 1952. He went by Charlie and was a gunners mate. He died in 1983. I just found this sight and was wondering if there is any one out there who remembers him. Thanks!

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Looking for Information on the USS Wedderburn

Comments: I am an active duty OS2 stationed in San Diego, looking for information on the WEDDERBURN. I share the same last name as the LTJG that WEDDERBURN is named for. Anything to help me learn more about the ship and Ltjg Charles Wedderburn would be greatly appreciated.

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LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS THAT WEAR ON THE USS WEDDERBORD SHIP684 IN 1950 TO 1952

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korean veteran

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My Dad was on the Wedderburn

Comments: My Dad was an SK2 on the Wedderburn during the Korean War. He did not speak much to me about his actions, only that his war duty was long. My brother was born while he was away. Once, I took my Dad and My son to the USS Kidd museum in Baton Rouge. the Kidd was a fletcher class and Dad was telling us stories about the simularities of the two ships. We sort of went off the assigned tour and searched around the ship. I could see it in his eyes. His remembering certian things while on there was unique and a bit of living history to me and my son. My Dad passed away in 1996. He was a proud american and believed in what was right.

-Andre'

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my dad was on board dd 684

Comments: My dad passed away in 96. He spoke fondly of his service on "his" ship. I was born when he was in Korea and grew up hearing stories of friends and good times on the ship, he never spoke of the bad timeS.

I'm sending his reguards (he wouold have loved this site)

Randy Allemand for Store Keeper 2nd class NOLAN PAUL ALLEMAND

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USS Wedderburn DD 684

Comments: I served on this ship fron 1952 till 1955. I was in the torpedo gang, and made four trips over seas. would like to hear from old friends.

Keywords: nickname Big Sid

grandson of soldier

Comments: My grandpaw served in the korean war. He was a cook on the USS WEDERBURN . He passed away in 1996

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SON OF A SAILOR

Comments: MY FATHER WAS ON THE 684 HIS NAME WAS ROBERT E, COX . HE WAS FROM BLOOMINGTON IND, I HAVE FOUND SOME OF HIS SERVICE PAPERS AND WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO ANY ONE WHO MAY HAVE SERVED WITH HIM .HE PASSED AWAY IN 1979 HE ALSO SERVED ON THE USS HOPEWELL.PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU KNEW HIM.IT WOULD BE A PLEASURE THANKS ROBERT COX

Keywords: BOILERMAN 2nd CLASS

To my old shipmates

Comments: Made a lot of friends on the Wedderburn and would surely like to see them again or at least commicate with them. Served from 53 through 55.

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does any one no where i can get a list of the people that where on the ship

Comments: iam looking for my father who i never seen my mother found a letter and it says on it uss wedderburn on it how can i get alist of people who were on that ship

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in honor of my favorite uncle

Comments: i ran across this site while researching my old ship the uss saint paul that i served aboard in 57-58,howell was my favorite uncle,i dont know what years he served aboard the wedderburn i just know i was a kid and now im 63,he was a fn or bt i just know he worked in the boiler room,he stayed in about 20+years and retired he was a first class

Keywords: howell hill,nickname wormy

Wedderburn

Comments: I served two tours of Korea in 1951 and 1952 and then transferred to serve about two years on the USS Halfbeak (SS352). I contacted Herbert Persky Jr. a few years ago and when he left the Wedderburn went to college and then became a fighter pilot for the Marines. I have lost contact with everyone else. I have a great story about Christmas at sea, I believe in 1951.

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served on 684 from 1951 to 1954

Comments: I went from boot camp in San Diego to Hunters Point Naval Ship Yard in San Francisco to help take the 684 out of moth balls from WW II for Korean duty. I was aboard from 1951 to 1955 during which time I became an FT2. Would like to hear from others aboad during this time period.

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Crewmember - USS WEDDERBURN

Comments: I served aboard the USS WEDDERBURN DD684 - 57/58 as the HM1 Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman. I am interested in contacting all ex-crewmen of the Wedderburn for adding them to a Wedderburn website. Sincerely, Alvin G. Ebert - ebe91829@aol.com

Keywords: Wedderburn DD684, Destroyer, Hospital Hospital

WEDDERBURN

Comments: Looking for any former crew member, particularly Radiomen, ET's, Sonar, Radar, Quartermasters, anyone who remembers or may know where some of the old crew is. I will respond to all.

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Looking for friends

Comments: My Grandfather is looking for anyone who was on the Wetterburn from between '52 to '55. His name is Lorin Sowards. He was a GM3. If you have any information about him please write me back.

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Shipmates

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who was on the Wedderburn form mid 1952 to mid l953 or anyone else who knows some stories from the ship. I celebrated New Years Eve l953 at Okinawa. Let me know if there is anyone who remembers those times. Thanks, Kenny

Keywords: Wedderburn,Hamner, Kenny (Nelson K.R.)

USS WEDDERBURN (DD-684)

Comments: http://web.wt.net/~gecofact/history2.htm

Keywords: USS WEDDERBURN (DD-684)