USS ALSTEDE ASSOCIATION
H. DEAN WALL
TREASURER AND EDITOR
Entry: 95042
Subject: ROBERT WILKINS LINDSAY
Subject: ROBERT WILKINS LINDSAY
Robert Lindsay wrote on October 17, 2017
City and State: CLINTON NC
Unit: USS ALSTEDE ,DECK FORCE
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: hope to make ships reunion in aptil in Fl.
Keywords:
Entry: 92636
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF48
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF48
Robert Lindsay wrote on January 29, 2016
City and State: OOLTEWAH, TN
Unit: DECK FORCE
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I WAS ABOARD THE USS ALSTEDE FROM SEPT. 1951- MARCH, 1953. WAS ON THE DECK FORCE
AND LATER A STOREKEEPER FOR SHORT WHILE. I WAS GIVEN A CHANCE TO GO TO HOSPITAL
CORP SCHOOL IN SAN DIEGO. AFTER GRADUATING I WAS ASSIGNED TO MARE ISLAND NAVAL
HOSPITAL IN VALLEJO, CA. HERE I WORKED IN THE DELIVERY ROOM, ASSISTING THE DOCTORS
IN THE DELIVERING OF BABIES. I RECEIVED MY HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON JUNE17, 1955.
Keywords: PERSONAL FRIENDS ABOARD SHIP WERE WAYNE GOYNE, DORSEY JOHNSON, ROLAND COTE, AND
OTHERS LIKE BOYD FROM ROCK HILL, SC, LEWALLEN, FROM HIGH POINT, NC, ,
Entry: 91131
Subject: BRONZE STAR MEDAL & COMBAT V
Subject: BRONZE STAR MEDAL & COMBAT V
Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on May 5, 2015
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: LCDR. Saleem DeWitt Frey, USN, C O , was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V,
for heroic achievement or service during military operations against enemy forces 29, Jan. to
15, Sept. 1952.
Keywords: Korean War --- USS ALSTEDE-AF-48 --- Bronze Star Medal With Combat V --- 4- Korean War
Battle Stars.
Entry: 79640
Subject: EM2 1966 TO 68
Subject: EM2 1966 TO 68
John Patterson SR. wrote on July 15, 2011
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City and State: GRIMES IA
Unit: USS ALSTEDE AF48
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Hi old shipmates I would like to hear from you
Keywords: atf 156 and af48
Entry: 73808
Subject: RONDLE PAYNE
Subject: RONDLE PAYNE
Rondle Payne SR. wrote on March 5, 2010
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City and State: TISHOMINGO OK
Unit: 1ST DIV
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: regaurding kd little i called shermansdale pa fire dept the person italked with informed me that kd had passed on 2 or3 yrs ago saidhe was out cutting wood@ they did not know if he had a heart attact or if atree hadhit him no autopsy was admitted
Keywords:
Entry: 73807
Subject: RONDLE PAYNE
Subject: RONDLE PAYNE
Rondle Payne SR. wrote on March 5, 2010
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City and State: TISHOMINGO OK
Unit: 1ST DIV
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: regaurding kd little i called shermansdale pa fire dept the person italked with informed me that kd had passed on 2 or3 yrs ago saidhe was out cutting wood@ they did not know if he had a heart attact or if atree hadhit him no autopsy was admitted
Keywords:
Entry: 66895
Subject: SERVED 1965 - 1968
Subject: SERVED 1965 - 1968
Jesse Flores wrote on August 16, 2008
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: E DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Just want to say hi to some of my shipmates
Aguirre, Gonzales, Philyal, Patterson, Grant, Downs, Rodriguez,
Keywords:
Entry: 63017
Subject: TBERRY WILLIAMS SK3
Subject: TBERRY WILLIAMS SK3
Tommy Williams wrote on November 14, 2007
City and State: JONESBORO GA
Unit: SUPPLY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I served on the USS Alstede in 1968. I was in supply.
Also served on the USS Nipmuc ATF 157.
I don't remember anyone on this ship. I would love to attend the reunion next year, so please send any information available.
Looking forward to hearing from anyone.
Regards,
TBerry Williams, SK 3
Keywords: TBerry
Entry: 60330
Subject: MEMORIES
Subject: MEMORIES
Marvin Heck wrote on March 12, 2007
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City and State: SPRINGFIELD OH
Unit: USS ALSTEDE AF48
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I was aboard when we were ramed by the USS NEWPORT NEWS
Keywords: Served aboard 56 and 57
Entry: 58517
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF-48 ASSOCIATION
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF-48 ASSOCIATION
H. Dean Wall wrote on August 15, 2006
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City and State: MARION NC
Unit: BOATSWAIN MATE
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: We have located some 700 former shipmates from 1945 to 1969. You may contact Dean Wall, SN 53/56 at
315 Old Clear Creek Road, Marion, NC 28752, or 828-724-4296 or alstede@charter.net for additional details. We have reunions every two years on the even years, the next is set for Sept. 7, 2006 in Branson, MO
Keywords: Reunions
Entry: 53476
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF 48 1944-1946
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF 48 1944-1946
Roman De La Luz wrote on October 7, 2005
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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY FATHER SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY ON THE U.S.S. ALSTEDE AF-48. WE WERE CLOSE BUT NEVER TALKED ABOUT THE FREINDSHIPS HE MADE WILL OUT IN SEA. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN HIM. HIS NAME IS RODOLFO DE LA LUZ. I HAVE PICTURES OF MY DAD ON THE USS ALSTEDE AF-48 FROM DEC 1946 AND DEC 1947. I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIM DURING HIS TIME IN THE U.S. NAVY. THANK YOU
Keywords: I HAVE PICTURES OF MY DAD ON THE USS ALSTEDE AF-48 FROM DEC 1946 AND DEC 1947.
Entry: 53308
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE DECK DIVISION
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE DECK DIVISION
Gerard Delisio SR. wrote on September 26, 2005
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City and State: KANEOHE HI
Unit: DECK DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: served on the alstede while stationed at the Portsmouth ship yard June 1966. looking for other members of the deck division who might be experiencing hearing problems.
Keywords:
Entry: 52478
Subject: ALSTEDE 1966 TO 1968
Subject: ALSTEDE 1966 TO 1968
John Corey wrote on August 6, 2005
City and State: GRAND BLANC MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: just looking for anyone that might remember me and looking for my friend stan hoffman.
Keywords:
Entry: 52477
Subject: ALSTEDE 1966 TO 1968
Subject: ALSTEDE 1966 TO 1968
John Corey wrote on August 6, 2005
City and State: GRAND BLANC MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: just looking for anyone that might remember me and looking for my friend stan hoffman.
Keywords:
Entry: 44516
Subject: FOUND OLD PIC OF A U.S.S. MERCURY PHILA STUDIO
Subject: FOUND OLD PIC OF A U.S.S. MERCURY PHILA STUDIO
Mary Anna Erb wrote on July 15, 2004
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City and State: PEACH BOTTOM PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I BOUGHT AN OLD FRAME AT A YARD SALE WITH BLACK and WHITE 10 X 8" PIC OF A YOUNG MAN IN A U.S.S. MERCURY (I GUESS YEAR BOOK PIC) I ASKED IF HE WAS OR IS A RELATIVE BUT, THEY BOUGHT IT FOR THE FRAME ALSO AND NEVER USED IT. I JUST WONDER WHO HE IS AND WHY ANYONE WOULD GET RID OF THIS GREAT PIC , MY BROTHER IN-LAW WAS IN THE NAVY AND THOUGHT IT'S A MERCHANT MARINES UNIFORM.THERE IS NO DATE OR NAME BUT LOOKS LIKE A BUTTON ON RIGHT SIDE AND A WHITE PATCH ON RIGHT SLEEVE OR SHOULDER. THANKS,
MARYANNA
Keywords: U.S.S. MERCURY LUEDECKE STUDIO WEST PHILA.
Entry: 39167
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES ON USS WHITESIDE AKA 90 FROM 1-55 TO 3-58
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES ON USS WHITESIDE AKA 90 FROM 1-55 TO 3-58
Jimmie Dean Wilson wrote on December 14, 2003
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City and State: COLLEGE PLACE WA
Unit: ENGINEERING
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: BOARDED IN SASEBO, JAPAN, BUOY 22, JANUARY 26,55
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE THAT MIGHT REMEMBER MY SMASHING MY FINGERS IN THE WALK-IN REFER ON BOARD USS WHITESIDE HEADED FROM JAPAN TO US
Keywords: MACHINERY DIVISION (MM)WALTER NEFF, ZANE GOODIN , RITTER, ISRAEL, ABBE, EVENS, WILLIAMS,
Entry: 34284
Subject: OLD SHIPMATES
Subject: OLD SHIPMATES
Kenneth Little wrote on May 20, 2003
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City and State: SHERMANS DALE PA
Unit: DECK DIV 1ST
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: looking for o donnell efaw hilston palchesko sayre
Keywords:
Entry: 30869
Subject: REUNION OF USS MERCURY AKS20
Subject: REUNION OF USS MERCURY AKS20
Charlie Erickson wrote on January 1, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: looking for any information on reunion of uss mercury aks-20
Keywords:
Entry: 27425
Subject: SHIPMATES
Subject: SHIPMATES
Kenneth Little wrote on August 6, 2002
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City and State: SHERMANS DALE PA
Unit: DECK DIVSION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: looking for shipmates who served aboard between 1961 and 1963
Keywords: uss alstede af48
Entry: 27424
Subject: SHIPMATES
Subject: SHIPMATES
Kenneth Little wrote on August 6, 2002
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City and State: SHERMANS DALE PA
Unit: DECK DIVSION
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: looking for shipmates who served aboard between 1961 and 1963
Keywords: uss alstede af48
Entry: 27421
Subject: DECK DIV
Subject: DECK DIV
Kenneth Little wrote on August 6, 2002
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City and State: SHERMANS DALE PA
Unit: USS ALSTEDE AF48 DECK DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 24742
Subject: 8201935
Subject: 8201935
Robert Thayer wrote on April 14, 2002
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City and State: WEST NEWTON IN
Unit: GUNNERY DIV.
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Did enjoy my time on the Alstede. Especially the Med Cruises
Keywords: USS Alstede AF48 55-56
Entry: 24727
Subject: USS ALSTEDE
Subject: USS ALSTEDE
Robert Thayer wrote on April 13, 2002
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City and State: WEST NEWTON IN
Unit: GUNNERY DIV.
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I remember all the trips to the Med for replenishing. But best of all the Velencia Liberty and Barcelona. Almost every where
Keywords: served aboard the Alstede From Jan.1 1955 to May 1956 In the Gunnery Div.
Entry: 23899
Subject: SERVED ON BOARD 1957-1959
Subject: SERVED ON BOARD 1957-1959
Al Schneider wrote on March 13, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 21479
Subject: REUNION ASSOC
Subject: REUNION ASSOC
H. Dean Wall wrote on December 14, 2001
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City and State: MARION NC
Unit: USS ALSTEDE AF-48
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: WE HAVE HAD GOOD ATTENDANCE AT OUR REUNIONS SINCE
THE FIRST ONE IN 1994, AND EVERY TWO YEARS SINCE.
Keywords: USS ALSTEDE- LOOKING FOR FORMER MEMBERS FROM 1946 TO 1969. WE ARE HAVING REUNIONS. NEXT ONE IN HAMPTON, VA
Entry: 20324
Subject: REUNION 2002
Subject: REUNION 2002
H. Dean Wall wrote on November 2, 2001
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City and State: MARION NC
Unit: SECOND DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: OUR NEXT REUNION IS SET FOR HAMPTON, VA, SEPT 26-29, 2002. WE ARE LOOKING TO HAVE OVER 225 IN ATTENDANCE.
CONTACT H. DEAN WALL, ALSTEDE@ICU2.NET
Keywords: BULKHEAD
Entry: 17613
Subject: USS MERCURY ASKS )
Subject: USS MERCURY ASKS )
Billy Ray Godwin wrote on June 27, 2001
City and State: DUNN NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for shipmates who served on the Mercury Aks 20 from Nov. 1955 until June 1957. I was a SK3 when I left in 1957. Alotof good memories on the Mercury.
Keywords: USS Mercury Aks 20
Entry: 17611
Subject: USS MERCURY ASKS )
Subject: USS MERCURY ASKS )
Billy Ray Godwin wrote on June 27, 2001
City and State: DUNN NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for shipmates who served on the Mercury Aks 20 from Nov. 1955 until June 1957. I was a SK3 when I left in 1957. Alotof good memories on the Mercury.
Keywords: USS Mercury Aks 20
Entry: 15897
Subject: 196667
Subject: 196667
Joe Kiernan wrote on April 11, 2001
City and State: WAPPINGERS FALLS NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 15645
Subject: PICTURES OF ALSTEDE
Subject: PICTURES OF ALSTEDE
Harry Jennings wrote on March 27, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I served on the Alstede in mid 60's out of Norfolk. I would like to know if anyone has any pictures of the ship or anywhere I might locate some.
Keywords: Pictures of U.S.S Alstede AF48
Entry: 15541
Subject: 1955-1956 USS ALSTEDE
Subject: 1955-1956 USS ALSTEDE
Lynn Lowe wrote on March 20, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: My dad was in the service from 8/52 to 7/56, serving on the USS Alstede in '55/'56. He is looking for some shipmates.
Keywords:
Entry: 14377
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF-48 ASSOCIATION
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF-48 ASSOCIATION
H. Dean Wall wrote on January 17, 2001
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City and State: MARION NC
Unit: AFTERDECK SN 2/53-2/56
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: For more information about our association, contact H. Dean Wall at above addresses or 828-724-4296.
We have found mates from 1946 thru 1969, when the Alstede was decommissioned and sold.
I also served on the USS WHITESIDE AKA-90 FROM 1952 TO 1953 in the Gunnery Division.
Keywords: The Association was formed in 1994 at our first reunion in Myrtle Beach, SC, reunions are held every two years on the even years. We have located some 550 former shipmates.
Entry: 13595
Subject: 1957-1958 LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Subject: 1957-1958 LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Larry Cohen wrote on December 12, 2000
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City and State: STATEN ISLAND NY
Unit: SUPPLY
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: WE HAVE A REUNION EVERY TWO YEARS;. LAST ONE WAS IN BRANSON, MO. PRIOR TO THAT WE MET IN LAS VEGAS,NASHVILLE, MYRTLE BEACH. WE HAVE BEEN AVERAGING ABOUT 180 SHIPMATES AND WIVES TO EACH OF OUR REUNIONS. IN BRANSON, WE HAD MORE THAN 30 SHIPMATES AND WIVES WHO SERVED ON BOARD THE BEST SHIP IN THE FLEET FROM 1946-1950. PLEASE CONTACT ME SO THAT YOUR NAME CAN BE ADDED TO OUR MAILING LIST. OUR NEXT REUNION WILL BE DURING THE SUMMER OF 2002. WE PROMISE THAT YOU AND YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER WILL HAVE THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE. LETS REKINDLE OLD FRIENDSHIPS WITH OLD SHIPMATES.
Keywords:
Entry: 13061
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF 48
Subject: USS ALSTEDE AF 48
Larry May wrote on November 17, 2000
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City and State: OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was a boilerman 3rd Class (server as the Oil King and evaporator operator) under Chief John R. Goss. Goss had been on the Alstede for 11 years. The Asst. Chief Eng. was CWO 4 Balfore under the Chief Eng. LtJg Tanner. Another Boillerman was BT 1st Class H>H> Rainer( who got busted down to BT 3 for cutting another man in Vailejo, CA. THe Alstede carried 666,666 Gal of black oil and 6000 gal of desiel fuel. 40,000 gal of Distilled water for the Boilers and 64,000 Gal. of fresh water. Charles Smith was a MM 2nd Class.
Keywords: served aboard the USS Alstede AF 48 1952 to March 1955.
Entry: 5792
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS AND SHIPMATES
Keith Bryhan wrote on December 23, 1999
City and State: LANCASTER WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 5775
Subject: REPLY TO H. STRICKLAND
Subject: REPLY TO H. STRICKLAND
Karen Smith wrote on December 22, 1999
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City and State: SYLMAR CA
Unit: USN CARGO HANDLING BATT. 2
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: WE WERE ASSIGNED AS TEMP. SHIPS CO. FOR REPLENISHMENT OPS. IN THE SEA OF JAPAN OFF THE COAST OF KOREA. WE WERE USN CARGO HANDLING BATT.2.
STATIONED IN SASEBO, JAPAN. MOST NOTABLE SHIPS WE REPLENISHED WERE CARRIERS VALLEY FORGE AND ANTIETEM.
Keywords: SERVED ABOARD USS ALSTEDE IN WINTER '52-53
Entry: 1889
Subject: 1950-53
Subject: 1950-53