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San Diego Navy Boot Camp Feb 1951 (51-180)

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Navy Messages posted to this BBS:

Entry Name Last Message
JOHN LOWREY March 31, 2025
DOUGLAS CROWNOVER April 3, 2024
GEORGE BERRY July 8, 2023
CHRISTINE SHUMATE February 23, 2023
EMBER CONLEY November 28, 2022
JACK BRADLEY November 11, 2018
JOHN (BILL ) SEXTON June 18, 2018
JOHN G. FIGUEIRA JR. June 27, 2017
WILLIAM RUST August 29, 2016
NEIL WALTON June 24, 2016
NEIL WALTON June 24, 2016
CLIFF SMITH September 16, 2014
GEORGE LLOYD June 17, 2013
DARREL MERRELL June 9, 2013
WILLIAM ROBINSON January 26, 2013
CARL BORGES October 31, 2012
CARL BORGES October 26, 2012
BILL ELLIOTT November 24, 2001
Entry: 5467 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
JOHN LOWREY wrote on March 31, 2025

SAINT SIMONS ISLAND GA


Comments:

My father (Robert Keith Lowrey) recently passed away last year at the age of 93.
He was originally from Chickashaw, OK. He enlisted in the Navy and went through
U.S. Navy Training Center San Diego circa 03/27/1951. His platoon was 245. His
Commanding Officer was listed as CW Johnson. My Dad was the Honor Grad, so in
the class photograph, he is standing on the CO's left side. I have the
photograph and am happy to share with anyone who is interested.

Dad went on for training at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and then Memphis, TN
before eventually becoming an Aircraft Mechanic (E-4) working on F4U Corsairs
for three years, including a stint on Ford Island, HI where he'd have to swim
out and grab the rope tethers for the PBY Catalina sea planes stationed there.

Dad was a great man and we miss him very much.


Entry: 5458 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
DOUGLAS CROWNOVER wrote on April 3, 2024

Spring Branch TX


Comments:

My father Norris Ray Crownover Graduated from basic in Jan 1953. He was a Fire
Control Petty Officer on the USS Norris from 54 to 55.


Entry: 5455 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
GEORGE BERRY wrote on July 8, 2023

FM TX


Comments:

George was at San Diego NTC from March 1951 to May 1951. I am not sure what
division he was in, but I'd love to see the group photo from boot camp! Does
anyone have one?


Entry: 5450 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
CHRISTINE SHUMATE wrote on February 23, 2023

Paso Robles CA


Comments:

I am looking for which barracks Edward Shumate was in ? 1951 , company 025 San
Diego . I hope someone can help , thank you in advance, Christine Shumate


Entry: 5444 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
EMBER CONLEY wrote on November 28, 2022

Wanship UT


Comments:

I have a lot of pictures from my dad's time in Korean War. Beautiful picture of
Boot camp, January 26, 1951 Company Commander: M.W. Gundersen, MMC #601 Anyone
have names of others?


Entry: 5321 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
JACK BRADLEY wrote on November 11, 2018

Lampasas TX


Comments:

I’m searching for information about my daddy. Jack Houston Bradley who served
in the US Navy during the Korean War. I’m not exactly sure of his commission
date but I believe it to be around 1951-1955. His date of birth is 24 August
1935 or possibly 1934. I’m looking for navy photos of him. The ones I had were
destroyed in 2000 in Houston, TX when Alicia hit.


Entry: 5295 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
JOHN (BILL ) SEXTON wrote on June 18, 2018

Dayton OH


Comments:

NTC San Diego arrived July 11 1951 Company 679, Company commander Chief Powell
, Graduated October 15 1951. Assigned USS Princeton cv37.


Entry: 5249 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
JOHN G. FIGUEIRA JR. wrote on June 27, 2017

National City, in 1951 California


Comments:

I entered the Navy on October 25,1951 and was assigned to
company 52-108 as the recruit Chief petty officer. Our
group leader was Mr.Terry, Chief Petty Officer. I have
written down the names of those in our group. I just need
to find the document.
After boot camp I was assigned to Quartermaster School in
Bainbridge, Maryland from March 11 to July 3, 1952
I reported on Board the USS Talladega APA 208 on July 4,
1952 and was assigned to the Quartermaster under John
Eastman QM1
My captain was MR Ramsbotham (Spelling ??). I have attended
27 out of the 31 reunions including San Diego in 2016 and
Rapid city South Dakota this year Oct 9 to October 13. Take
care. John G. Figueira Jr.


Entry: 5207 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
WILLIAM RUST wrote on August 29, 2016

Simi Valley California


Comments:

William Rust Was Guide On Barer Number 57 November 1951


Entry: 5193 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
NEIL WALTON wrote on June 24, 2016

Wilmington NC


Comments:

Am not sure of exact date, but about March-May of 1951 I
joined company 407 at the Naval training center, San Diego.
Chief Ellis was our company leader. Would love to hear
from anyone in or even CLOSE to that company.


Entry: 5092 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
CLIFF SMITH wrote on September 16, 2014

Gravette Arkansas


Comments:

Entered San Diego Navy Boot in December 1950. After the
Boot training I was sent to Yeoman school still in San
Diego. Then was transferred to the USS Virgo (AKA 20) and
we sailed to Korea where we spent time until 1954.

Received discharge and am still alive at 83 plus on
September 16, 2014.

If you are still alive and was in Korea during this time I
would like to exchange stories.


Entry: 5003 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
GEORGE LLOYD wrote on June 17, 2013

Mesa Arizona


Comments:

Boot Camp at NTC San Diego Nov-1958 #638, Airman Prep
School at NTC Norman, OK 1959, A-School at Jacksonville, FL
1959. VR-21 at NAS North Island - Moved VR-21 to NAS
Alameda mid-1960. Transferred to VA-125 in July 1961.
Worked in VA-125 Nuke Weapons area till discharged in Nov-
1962.


Entry: 5002 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
DARREL MERRELL wrote on June 9, 2013

San Juan Capistrano California


Comments:

I arrived in Boot Camp San Diego Feb. 8 1951. I was in
Company #210. Just a few days ago made contact with some
one in Company #213. From Boot Camp went to Port Hueneme CB
Base Provost Marshall Dept. 1953 aboard the USS AM-316
Competent Minesweeper.


Entry: 4957 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
WILLIAM ROBINSON wrote on January 26, 2013

Valdese North Carolina


Comments:

I Was in Company 100 From October 1951 to January 1952
Company commander was Chief Petty Shields


Entry: 4919 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
CARL BORGES wrote on October 31, 2012

Eureka Ca.


Comments:

I went to Port Huneme in the CB's after boot camp. Served on
Midway,Korea and Adak. Discharged on 12-20-54. I now live in
Benson Az.


Entry: 4918 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
CARL BORGES wrote on October 26, 2012

Benson Arizona


Comments:

Arrived at boot camp on Feb. 15 1951 at 7 pm. I was already
designated to go in the C B school at Port Huenema,Ca. after
boot camp. C.E. Borges


Entry: 1088 SAN DIEGO NAVY BOOT CAMP FEB 1951 (51-180)
BILL ELLIOTT wrote on November 24, 2001


Comments:

If you were a member of the Navy Boot Company 51-180 (Feb 1951 -- Apr 1951) Please EMail me.

Thanks,
Bill


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