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Entry: 81495 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	U.S.S ZELLARS. DD-777
LESTER SINTON wrote on December 27, 2011 City and State: MERRIMAV MA Unit: U.S.S ZELLARS DD-777 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Association President, check out our website we have roster list of 70o shipmates, annual newsletter and reunion we get about 90 attendees. Send me your name, rate, dates on board Keywords: MM2, 1965-1968, DD777

Entry: 81494 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	U.S.S ZELLARS. DD-777
LESTER SINTON wrote on December 27, 2011 City and State: MERRIMAV MA Unit: U.S.S ZELLARS DD-777 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Association President, check out our website we have roster list of 70o shipmates, annual newsletter and reunion we get about 90 attendees. Send me your name, rate, dates on board Keywords: MM2, 1965-1968, DD777

Entry: 69523 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	S/1C ROBERT ALVIN GRAY PICTURE
ROBERT GRAY wrote on March 16, 2009 City and State: VA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the nephew of S/1C Robert Alvin Gray who was killed in Okinawa. I am also named after him. I have a picture of him in his Navy uniform and also pictures of his brothers who were in the Navy in WWII. Keywords: Robert Alvin Gray

Entry: 65522 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	GUNNERS MATE JAKE MERRIMAN
CHUCK RETZER wrote on May 5, 2008 City and State: MEDFORD OR Unit: GROUP 18,SPECIAL FORCES, USAF, V-N Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My favorite Uncle Jake (Jack) Merriman, Gunners Mate was killed 12 Apr 45 by a Kamikazi pilot while serving on the USS Zellars. His name is on one of the memorial blocks at the punch bowl in Oahu, HI. I was 4 1/2 when he was hit by the Zero. Is there anyone who knew him or about his service; perhaps even an eyewitness?

Entry: 65402 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	CORRECTION - EUGENE GENE BROWN
DENISE BROWN wrote on April 26, 2008 City and State: MIDLAND PARK NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: He was on the USS Medusa at Pearl Harbor. I mixed up the order of things but realize that the ship was not commissioned until after the attack! Would still love to hear anyone else out there who may have stories/picture etc during that time. Keywords: Eugene "Gene" Brown did serve on Zellars during late 40's / early 50's but obviously not at Pearl in '41

Entry: 65348 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	ON BOARD AT PEARL HARBOR
DENISE BROWN wrote on April 21, 2008 City and State: MIDLAND PARK NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father passed away in 1983 he was aborad this ship for many years during WW11 and was at Pearl during the attack. His name was Eugene (Gene) Brown and was a Chief Machinist Mate and later promoted to Chief Petty Officer. He didn't speak much about the attack except that he was very proud to have served his country. Would love to hear from anyone else who may have info during this time or may have served with him etc. Keywords: Onboard USS Zellars at Pearl harbor attack

Entry: 64575 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	HEY HOW YOU ALL DOING.
DAN MCPADDEN JR. wrote on March 3, 2008 City and State: JENSEN BEACH FL Unit: DD-777 66TO69 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was wondering how that guy was that use to bunk next to me and smoke six packs of butts a DAY. And if anybody out there is still freezing Aqua Velva to drink the alcohol at the bottom. Do you still wash your clothes in the ocean.,,,, Ha Ha Dan the Irishmen.

Entry: 64102 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	FRANK WILLIAMSON
MITCH WILLIAMSON wrote on January 31, 2008 City and State: COLUMBIA TN Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I have a few pics from the timeframe if anyone is interested. My dad was onbooard from 50-54 I believe. He was a Gunner's Mate. I believe he manned one of the 5in guns.

Entry: 61611 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	ONBOARD 12/66 TO 05/67
PHIL HOEFLICH wrote on July 13, 2007 City and State: Unit: USS ZELLARS DD-777 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: My short time aboard produced some of the most memorable and challenging times of my life. Had I not gone through what I did on that ship, I probably would not have had the successes in business that I have had. I notice that many others that served aboard her, no matter what time frame, have similar comments!!! It made me sick when I learned she was sold to Iran!!! After all the paint chippin and desk scrubbin Keywords:

Entry: 56586 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	1950-1954 LEON MATUSIAK
MATT ANDERSON wrote on April 8, 2006 City and State: BOUND BROOK NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My stepfather, Leon Matusiak served on the USS Zellers in the early 50's. He isn't a computer person, so I'm putting his name out there in hopes that some of his fellow shipmates are looking to reconnect with their old friends. Keywords: USS Zellars DD 777

Entry: 47451 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	USS ZELLARS 48-52
LISA MCKILLOP (LEGERE) wrote on December 11, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, My dad passed away in 1990 and we never had a chance to talk about his time on the USS Zellar and where he acquired his many tatoos. I was wondering if anyone might remember him. His name was Robert (Bob) Legere. He was a Firemans Apprentice on the USS Zellar from 48-52. You can email me at: mclisa81@yahoo.com Thank you Lisa McKillop Keywords: Robert (Bob) Legere FA, 48-52, USS Zeller, DD-777

Entry: 46373 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	ON BOARD SEP/50 - 51
ELDRIDGE WOOD wrote on October 19, 2004 City and State: LEESVILLE LA Unit: MACH.MATE E-3 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WAS ONLY SEVENTEEN AT THE TIME REMEMBER OCT. 9 1950 WE ENVADED NORTH KOREA. I CAN REMEMBER THEM TELLING US WE COULD PUT THREE BATTLE STARS ON THE KOREAN RIBBON,BUT I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXCURSIONS YOU KNOW HOW THE MILITARY IS THERE WERE FAMILY MEN ON BOARD AT SEA FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND COULDN'T GET SHORE DUTY BUT I PUT IN AND RECEIVED IT THE LAST EIGHTEEN MONTHS. I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY ARE STILL LIVING BUT WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU. EL Keywords:

Entry: 45760 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	USS ZELLARS
BRIAN NORTHOVER wrote on September 12, 2004 City and State: CRANHAM ESSEX UK Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 37818 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION
CHRISTINE MAGARGEE wrote on October 26, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I'm not sure what dates exactly he served since no one is home to allow me to look at his discharge papers but I believe it was between 51-54. Around that time. He has recently died and I would love to hear stories, see pictures or any other sort of memory that someone might have of him. thank you for reading my post. Keywords: granddaughter of Stephen Winnick, teleman third class.

Entry: 31876 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	1943 TO 1945 SHIPMATES OR PICTURES
CAREY WALL wrote on February 9, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Seaman First Class Robert Alvin Gray was abroad the USS Zellars I have only one picture of him when he was home visiting his Grandfather Charles R. Wall. Robert Gray was a cousin to my dad Robert Max Wall how was in the Air Force in Korean War. I'm trying to locate shipmates that might remember him S/1C Robert A. Gray. Carey Alan Wall Keywords: DD-777 USS Zellars any shipmates of Robert Gray

Entry: 28502 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	HELLO
DAVID BOGART wrote on September 27, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Anybody out there that knew us. On the Z from end of 1951 thru 1954 Keywords: Radarman 3rd class, looking for other "o" div friends

Entry: 22433 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE USS ZELLARS DD-777
AMANDA CAMPBELL wrote on January 19, 2002 City and State: ABILENE TX Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi! My name is Amanda, and I am a Junior at Abilene Christian University. I am in a class right now which allows me to do a documentary about WWII. My grandfather served aboard the USS Zellars, but he died when I was very young. Do you happen to know anyone who might have any pictures that they could send, any stories to tell, or live in Texas and would be willing to be interviewed? If possible, I need people who served about the ship in WWII. I have come across most of the information avaliable on the web, but now I need things like logs, journals, or even the name of the captain! Thank you so much. Please email me at alm99a@acu.edu. My being able to do this documentary depends on the information I can find. My grandfather's name was Frank Joseph Krajca. I don't know what his function was aboard the ship. If anyone knew him I know my mom would love to hear about him! Thank you again! Keywords: Frank Joseph Krajca's grandaughter

Entry: 21666 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
PHYLLIS BLANKENSHIP wrote on December 21, 2001 City and State: OK Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my grandfather, Ernest "Jack" Blankenship. He serves from 2-29-44 to 11-26-45. I know he was aboard when the torepedo hit in '45. Any information would be greatly appriciated. thank you, one and all, for serving our country so proudly. :0) Keywords: "Jack" Blankenship USS Zellars DD-777

Entry: 21334 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	USS ZELLARS DD777
JAMES (WOODY) WOOD wrote on December 9, 2001 City and State: IL Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Served on the Zellars from 1952-1955 as RM2 Where are all you other RM's Kemper, Cote, Isselin, Hurlburt, Veine, Chubbuck, Cianfarani (I know where you are Tony) Keywords:

Entry: 19476 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	HELLO
RUSS MOLNAR wrote on September 18, 2001 City and State: Unit: USS ZELLARS DD-777 Service or Relationship: - Comments: Looking for crewmembers from 1965 thru 1967 just to name a few. Dave Baken Ray Haybian Smitty Keywords: EM-3 1965/1967 ZippinZ Galoping Goast of the Ginny coast

Entry: 19412 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	HELLO OUT THERE
ED BORIS wrote on September 13, 2001 City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA Unit: SHIP'S OFFICE Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am interested in who is out there from that exciting time we served on the Zellars. Changed my life. Keywords: Zippin Z

Entry: 17398 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	USS ZELLARS DD777
ALVIN ALMOND wrote on June 17, 2001 City and State: AMISSVILLE VA Unit: ELECTRONICS, OPERATIONS DIVISION Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served aboard the USS Zellars from 1949 to 1952. I was an ET. I would be happy to hear from shipmates that served on the Zellars during this time. Keywords:

Entry: 12961 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)
LARS LIEGMANN wrote on November 14, 2000 City and State: BERLIN D Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 11927 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	USS ZELLARS DD-777 1948-1951
ROBERT L. CRAYDEN wrote on September 23, 2000 City and State: NEW ALBANY IN Unit: USS ZELLARS DD-777 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: USS ZELLARS DD-777 Keywords: Am looking for anyone who served on the Zellars during the 1948-1951 period. My father would like to look up friends from there.. Please email him at rcrayden@aol.com He was a radioman thank you

Entry: 11208 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	ZELLARS HISTORY BOOK
ARTHUR BARNES wrote on August 22, 2000 City and State: BELLINGHAM WA Unit: FC 3C PLANK OWNER Service or Relationship: - Comments: In The Service of Our Country, The ship and her Men of the USS ZELLARS. 312 pages of documented Zellars history from laying of the keel to decommissioning. 60 photographs, 26 personal histories from shipmates. A very hight quality hard cover printing with copy of painting of Zellars just befor Kamikaze hit April 12, 1945 Book was limited printed only 200 copies remaining. S and H $30.00 mail check to A.H. Barnes 3194 Steller ct, Bellingham, WA 98226. book wil be sent Keywords:

Entry: 5579 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	USS ZELLARS
DAVID A. CONNELLY wrote on December 11, 1999 City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was Lt USArmy, Aboard with Korean Infiltrators 1951. Capt Michaael, Cdr "Gus," also remember LTs Venable, Boyd, Curtin..... Keywords:

Entry: 4775 USS ZELLARS (DD-777)	ON BOARD 6/50-6/52
JACK G. MUNSELL wrote on November 11, 1999 City and State: TAMPA FL Unit: USS ZELLARS DD 777 Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would enjoy hearing from anyone on board during above period. Keywords: John G. (Jack)served on board 6/50 - 6/52 roomate Dave Boyd ship captain Michaels ship in Korea 6/50 - 7/51 I was LTJG and CIC officer aswell as OOD

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