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Usntc Bainbridge Md. Hoppy H M 3 1951/55

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Entry Name	Last Message
JAMES BARTON	September 19, 2024
BENNY CANNY	January 13, 2019
GEORGE JOSEPH	February 17, 2018
JIM MURRICAN	January 26, 2018
WILBUR LYNN	November 14, 2017
GEORGE BUCK	December 5, 2016
CHARLES BURROWS	October 20, 2016
HENRY (HANK) KOLB	September 19, 2016
LAWRENCE O'BRIEN	September 5, 2016
IRVING ZIMMERMAN	July 14, 2015
LANA HERMANN NORMAN	February 12, 2015
PETER COSGROVE	July 27, 2014
HARRY BOLIN	July 10, 2014
THOMAS GREB	January 19, 2014
JACQUE MOSHER	December 27, 2013
BOB SCHOENBACHER	November 16, 2013
ORLANDO (AKA PADDY) PADOVANI	August 22, 2013
KING PEDLAR	December 13, 2012
FRANK LATHRON	October 7, 2012
WILLIAM (BILL) PLASTER	September 26, 2012
JAMES COLE	March 25, 2012
ROBERT SCHAEFER	January 30, 2012
ROBERT F. MOROCCO	February 7, 2008
O. C. (SONNY) OAKLEY	July 16, 2005
TED SOLOMON	May 30, 2005
MIKE (MOOSE) ADLER	November 24, 2001
JAMES C. ENGLISH	June 14, 2001

Entry: 5463

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

JAMES BARTON wrote on September 19, 2024

Fairmont WV

Comments:

Went to Boot Camp at Bainbridge Md. in Summer of 1955...Can't recall Company # but
Company Commander's name was Reed. Anyone remember ?

Entry: 5353

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

BENNY CANNY wrote on January 13, 2019

isanti MN

Comments:

Was in company 034 from Jan to April, 1953. Dont recall any other data re
division or other designation re company. Love to hear from any one in the
comany.

Entry: 5277

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

GEORGE JOSEPH wrote on February 17, 2018

Manchester New Hampshire

Comments:

I was in Boot Camp in USNTC Bainbridge, MD from July 28, 1953 to
October 14, 1953

Company 259
43rd Battalion
4th Regiment

Entry: 5272

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

JIM MURRICAN wrote on January 26, 2018

Las Vegas Nv

Comments:

Went to boot camp 1955

Entry: 5265

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

WILBUR LYNN wrote on November 14, 2017

Phoenixville PA

Comments:

Entered 4/51, joined Co.13, schooled at Treasure Is and San
Diego, then Communication Station - Guam, (My only
shipboard experience was the transport to Guam), ended up
grade CT-2 and discharged from USNS Cheltenham, MD.
Graduated from Penn State, Retired from Ford Motor Co. as a
technical specialist.

Entry: 5224

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

GEORGE BUCK wrote on December 5, 2016

Valrico Fl

Comments:

Went to Bainbridge Oct 1952, Company 249, assigned to CHB5 next 2
years

Entry: 5218

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

CHARLES BURROWS wrote on October 20, 2016

Gold Canyon Arizona

Comments:

Trained at Bainbridge,MD 1952, then to USN (training)Air
Station, Jacksonville, Fl, then to NTC< Memphis, Tn., then
USN Air Station VC-33 N.J. Served with squardron aboard the
USS Bennington and USS Coral Sea, in addition to serveral 2
week "Shake-down"assignments aboard others with VC-33.
Two Med cruises were the best thing I ever did. After USN I
went to Arlington, VA. police department (1956-1961), then
became a Deputy US Marshal (1956-1990) Retired as Chief
deputy USM E/CA.

Entry: 5212

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

HENRY (HANK) KOLB wrote on September 19, 2016

Galloway NJ

Comments:

Boot camp May, 1951. No time to be home sick. They worked us
to near death. Assigned to USS Kula Gulf (CVE-108) spent four
years aboard as Rd2 CIC. Brought her to Boston in May 1955 for
moth ball fleet. Discharged same week. The Kulamarue was a
great ship to serve on. Super crew. Never regretted a minute.
Home port was Norfolk, Va. Ninty percent of the time at sea.
ASW was our main assignment, towards the end we were involved
with quick response, helicopters and Marines. That all
transpired 65 years ago. We ceased our reunions, which were
great times, due to lack of attendance. Ship served in three
wars, WWII, Korea and out of moth balsl for Vietnam. here' too
the memories. Anchors Away.

Entry: 5208

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

LAWRENCE O'BRIEN wrote on September 5, 2016

Woodbridge Virginia

Comments:

Went to Bainbridge in September 1951, followed by Airman
Prep school at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Assigned to NAS
Miramar, outside San Diego--photo squadron VC-61.
Assigned to camera repair duty, sent to Pensacola twice
for advanced training in camera repair, then shipped out
on the USS Kearsarge with a detachment of VC-61--stops
made in Hawaii,the Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong,
Singapore--and Hawaii again, enroute home. Discharged
after my 4-year enlistment, in September 1955. All told,
it was a life-changing experience, and I would not give
back one minute of those 4 years. Left as a PH-2 (or AF-
2), on the brink of promotion to first class. L. O'Brien

Entry: 5138

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

IRVING ZIMMERMAN wrote on July 14, 2015

Clayton CA

Comments:

I did boot camp Dec 8, 1955 to March, 1956 company 144. Then
served aboard USS Wisconsin from March 1956 to August 1957.

Entry: 5118

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

LANA HERMANN NORMAN wrote on February 12, 2015

jacksonville fl

Comments:

Was wondering if anyone on here knew John "Jack" Hermann, he
was in Maryland I think during the 1955 time frame. He
received the lame duck ring for the Korean conflict. He is
my father and I am trying to find any information I can on
him. He passed 1969 when I was only 2 yrs old. Any photos
or memories you have of him would be greatly appreciated.

Entry: 5084

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

PETER COSGROVE wrote on July 27, 2014

Winter Park Fla.

Comments:

On a Sunday evening drinking beer in Sal's bar and grill in
Brooklyn, four of us who were 1A and had no feeling for
going into the Army decided to enlist in the Navy. Monday
morning the four of us went to someplace in NYC, by the end
of June three of us were sailors, the fourth didn't enlist
cause his mother wouldn't let him.I went on to ET school in
Great Lakes then assigned to the USS Chester T. O'Brien
DE421 where I spent a good part of three years. Discharged
in Key West ,Fla June 1956.I regret not keeping any of my
uniforms, especially the flat hat.Four years were enough,
but what great memories, so proud I served.

Entry: 5081

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

HARRY BOLIN wrote on July 10, 2014

Nashville TN

Comments:

Reserve in 1964, went to Submarine school June 1955 through
August 1955. Signed up for four yearhitch while in New
London to go on active duty in early September, 1955
(wanted to serve as regular Navy vs reserve). Boot Camp
Sept. 1955 through November 1955. Then Gunners Mate School
in Great Lakes, IL (Waukegan, IL). Served on USS Medregal
(SS480) for 8 months, qualified for Dolphins. Volunteered
for UDT Training, was accepted and trained in Coronado,
CA. Discharged honorably in 1962. Best 8 years of my life
and have wished many times that I had made a career of it.

Entry: 5066

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

THOMAS GREB wrote on January 19, 2014

indianapolis ind.

Comments:

i joined up at indianapolis 9 12 54 did 9 weeks at
bainbridge a couple months of mess cooking then on to the
uss raymond de 341 for a year and a half then on to fla.
the rest of the 4 years on shore duty com. 276 first
regement at bainbridge like to hear from some of you guys

Entry: 5058

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

JACQUE MOSHER wrote on December 27, 2013

st.johnsville ny

Comments:

I went thru boot at Bainbridge in jan-march 1955 co 19.Was
then sent to norman ok for airman prep school.After that I
went to nas mirimar ca.Where I was assigned to vf-121.In
aug.we went aboard the uss hancock and cruised the far
east.Came back to the states in mar.That fall I was
transferred to dover nj where I worked off base as a team
member with a civilian.Some times three.We tested different
liquids fluids for rocket motors.We also cooled and heated
sidewinders jato bombs.We then fired them on mounts and
recorded their thrust.I was treated as part of the family
by the civilians.Fantastic duty.There were about 30 sailors
and 30 marines.Mostly office& guard duty.I belive about 4
to 6 of us worked off base.We also had a regulus we worked
with.After my discharge I spent 4 years with the navy cb's
reserve and 15 years as combat engeneer in the reserve.I
retired as an E-8.I worked as a machinest for Chicago
phenumatic tool co.37 years.

Entry: 5049

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

BOB SCHOENBACHER wrote on November 16, 2013

Bronx NY New Yprk

Comments:

Boot March '54-June Co 76 1St Reg. RM School July54 Feb 55
USS Olmsted 3 years RM2.

Entry: 5025

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

ORLANDO (AKA PADDY) PADOVANI wrote on August 22, 2013

The Bronx New York

Comments:

Boot camp 3/52 to 6/52 . Can't remember company. From boot to Amphib
base at little creek va. From 1955 to 1956 aboard USS Gen. George
Morton Randall TAP 115

Entry: 4942

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

KING PEDLAR wrote on December 13, 2012

Kings Park New York

Comments:

I was so anxious for a new adventure after watching movies
like Sailor Beware with Martin and Lewis and Frogmen both from
the early 50s. So finally convinced my mother to sign me in.
I was only 17. Quit H.S. at Farmingdale, NY. Sworn in at 50
Lafayette St, NY, NY and off to Bainbridge, MD 20 MAR 1952.
Was in the 4th Regiment, 41st Battalion, Company 255. Our
company commander was BMC - Chief Boatswain Mate Fireball
Menard. Only about 5ft 6in, but an intimidating guy. Served 4
yrs doing only shore duty. Lucked out. Jacksonville NAS FL,
Argentia,NS Newfoundland and Quonset Point, RI NAS. If I had
to do over again, I probably wouldn't.

Entry: 4912

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

FRANK LATHRON wrote on October 7, 2012

Valdosta GA

Comments:

I'm posting for my dad who attended Bainbridge from 22 Aug
to 8 Nov 1952. Company 126, 43rd Battalion, 4th Regiment. He
served on the USS Thomas E. Fraser DM 24.

Entry: 4911

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

WILLIAM (BILL) PLASTER wrote on September 26, 2012

Summerville South Carolina

Comments:

Attended boot camp from January-March, 1957 (Co. 10)
Returned to Hospital corps School the same year. My first
duty station was NNMC, Bethesda. Can still remember
standing clothesline watches in the snow at Bainbridge.
Developed measles, but was able to conceal it so as not to
get "set back" to another company. Retired in 1976 aboard
the USS Trippe (FF-1075) as HMC.

Entry: 4850

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

JAMES COLE wrote on March 25, 2012

scott depot west virginia.

Comments:

I was in boot camp oct.1952 to feb.1953
co.332 4th.reg.sure was cold there. went to
uss rolette aka 99,discharged aug.1956

Entry: 4840

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

ROBERT SCHAEFER wrote on January 30, 2012

HENDERSONVILLE NC

Comments:

I was in company 121 1956, was transferred 1st regiment
mess hall, awaiting hospital corp school. I finished that
school at bainbridge.I eventally did 3 years as medic with
the marines.

After discharge,not liking the marines, I joined the coast
guard and retired 1977 as a HMC.

Entry: 4386

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

ROBERT F. MOROCCO wrote on February 7, 2008

Comments:

I am writing this for my father...he is looking for a boot camp mate by the name of William H. S. Mills...if anyone knows of him, please let me know. He was at Bainbridge 1953/55.
Thank you.

Entry: 2701

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

O. C. (SONNY) OAKLEY wrote on July 16, 2005

Comments:

Company 294 in 1st Regiment - among others - four months in boot with two trips to the hospital and three different companies. Transfered to Little Creek, Norfolk, Virginia Personnel Office in August 1952 completed my Navy career in December 1953. Looking at the company 294 picture. Suprised at how many faces I remember. Wish we could be together again - even to march a little - stay in step now.

Entry: 2660

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

TED SOLOMON wrote on May 30, 2005

Comments:

Was at USNTC Jan-May 1952 Company 98. Never could figure out why we guarded dumpsters. Went to Airmans school Norman Okla - now there were snakes and lizards. Later to Aerographers school Lakehurst NJ and finally to NORVA doing project AROWA (classified then) Now retired in sunny SoCal.

Entry: 1086

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

MIKE (MOOSE) ADLER wrote on November 24, 2001

Comments:

Reading everything here brings back my boot camp days when I had a 28 inch waist. I was in Bainbridge in 54 and was in company 330 in the mighty third regiment. We lost the E flag a few times and it was rough. My first night in the reception Barrocks was a nightmare. Some guys were crying they wanted to go home. My folks came to visit me and I had to keep one foot on the grinder not two in the car. After Boot camp I went to N.A.T.T.C Memphis which was a student base on one side and NAS on the other. I got discharged in 56. I still have me graduation book from Boot camp.

Entry: 928

USNTC BAINBRIDGE MD. HOPPY H M 3 1951/55

JAMES C. ENGLISH wrote on June 14, 2001

Comments:

WENT TO BOOT CAMP AT BAINBRIDGE IN FEB. 1952.
CAN'T REMEMBER THE CO. NUMBER. JUST KNOW IT WAS
COLD AS HELL, AND LOTS OF SNOW TO MARCH IN,
I HATED ALL OF IT .. JIM ENGLISH

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