USS R. B. Anderson (DD-786)

USS McCord DD534 Association

Donald F Dorsey

President

Association Email and Info

Navy BBS

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Sherri Gonzalez wrote on October 25, 2019

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: N/A

Comments: Looking for a friend of my dad (Howard M. Pierson) that served on the same ship USS Anderson from 1956-1957. Don't have his first name, only know his rank and last name. SHSM Parker.

Any assistance to locate Parker would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,

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Trevor Hillsbery wrote on July 1, 2016

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City and State: FRANKLIN TN

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my grandfather aboard the anderson in korea. His name was herbert curtis messer.

Keywords: Anderson,786,messer,herbert

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Althea Watanabe wrote on May 27, 2016

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City and State: WAIANAE HI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Aloha USS Anderson sailors! It's an honor to find this page. My father is Albert Pauole from Honolulu, Hawaii. He did serve in 1951-1953 Korean War on the USS Anderson. I have many pictures of him with other sailors; can't see the writing on the picture; it's faded but the pictures are still nice. My dad died Sept. 1985 of cancer. He loved his tour during that time. He spoke little of it, but by example he showed his daughters (3) how to serve others. Mahalo & Aloha,
Althea Watanabe

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Sharla Throckmorton-McDowell wrote on June 14, 2015

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City and State: SANTA FE NM

Unit: USS DEHAVENDD727 AND USS R B ANDERSON DD786

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello- I am the daughter of Eddie Throckmorton, who passed away June 11, 2015. His Navy days were not widely discussed and I welcome any commentary or pics to honor this period of his life, which he treasured rather privately. Thank you for your service, Sharla Throckmorton-McDowell

From Daddy: DALLAS TX

Unit: RICHARD B.ANDERSONDD786 (63-5)

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: Except for bootcamp and class A school I spent almost all my time in WesPac on 2 DD`s very little stateside duty for me.USS DeHavenDD727 and USS R B Anderson DD786 both ships same job,after engineroom and evap gang they had both been remodeled by FRAM program by my time.I suspect living conditions may not have been too different,judging by what my uncle,a WW2 Tin Can sailor tells me.I appreciate your service,Good Luck,Eddie Throckmorton

Keywords: I`m Eddie Throckmorton MM3 (1961-1965) dropped by to say hi yall.I was in elementry school during the Korean War but served on 786 when I grew up.

Keywords: From Daddy: DALLAS TX

Unit: RICHARD B.ANDERSONDD786 (63-5)

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: Except for bootcamp and class A school I spent almost all my time in WesPac on 2 DD`s very little stateside duty for me.USS DeHavenDD727 and USS R B Anderson DD786 both ships same job,after engineroom and evap gang they had both been remodeled by FRAM program by my time.I suspect living conditions may not have been too different,judging by what my uncle,a WW2 Tin Can sailor tells me.I appreciate your service,Good Luck,Eddie Throckmorton

Keywords: I`m Eddie Throckmorton MM3 (1961-1965) dropped by to say hi yall.I was in elementry school during the Korean War but served on 786 when I grew up.

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Bill Jessup wrote on May 4, 2011

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City and State: CATALINA AZ

Unit: TEMP. DUTY FROM USS NORTON SOUND

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: temp. duty on USS RB ANDERSON DD786

Keywords: USSNORTON SOUND AV 11 

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Alfreda Doonkeen wrote on July 25, 2010

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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK

Unit: 1ST MARINE DIV, 5TH BATTALION/AIRWING

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father spoke of a mountain when they got to Korea that they had to go up the mountain and body-bag persons who were on a flight that ran into the side of the mountain due to oversized/weight on plane.
Daddy said he would never ever forget the noises the bodies made when they carried them down the mountain (whoosh) and burps and gas and many other body function noises. [June 24, 1950 for two years he served in Korea]
On New Year's Eve 1950 dad was sparring around with others and hit his fist, sprang the hand and was out of service for a few days.

Keywords: Pusan. 38th Parallel(3x). Hung--. Arrived at Kobe Japan June 28, 1950.

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Arnold Nikolaisem wrote on May 3, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: I was onboard from Oct.55-Jan.56

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Andrew Kendall wrote on November 8, 2009

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City and State: VAN METER IA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: my dad served aboard the USS Anderson, he passed away about 5 years ago, Harry Kendall, i would like to find out more about his service aboard the Anderson, anything you remember about him would help, thank you. e-mail me

Keywords: USS. anderson, korea ....HARRY KENDALL, home town centerville iowa,

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Paul Dillree wrote on May 25, 2009

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Comments: To my dad's shipmates aboard the USS R.B. Anderson (DD 786) from 1950-54.

RD2 Carl M. Dillree, originally from Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away at his home in San Diego, CA on May 17, 2009 at the age of 78.

Dad always remembered his shipmates fondly and was proud to serve with them aboard the Masked Rider.

To all the Vets who have served our family says Thank You for your service. We wish the families and friends of the Vets who have passed away a safe and peaceful Memorial Day.

Keywords: DD 786 Korea 1950-54

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Ferdy Sarno wrote on February 13, 2009

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Stay in dicky b for almost 2yrs, and we were like just a family on board ship. The vietnam action is big memory for me,especially those un-reps,working party,all hands carrying ammo by hands side by side and the stay to tonkin gulf for almost 60 days on patrol also shore bombardment its amazing we just load ammo and all of sudden is gone we have to get some more ammo,fuel,food and etc. Its a wonderful experienced for a kid like me during those time and the responsibility that I've learned on board ship which I have taken in my civilian life to be dependable and reliable thanks God I survive and go on with my life..

Keywords: Iam looking for cesar gonzales and the rest of the filipino crew on board the dicky b its a great ship and learned a lot about teamwork. We're all separated during decommissioning in the 70s.He's great in karate demonstration in ship whenever there's some bbq party at the fantail.

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James C. Seymour JR. wrote on August 30, 2006

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City and State: POUGHKEEPSIE NY

Unit: RAF UPPER HEYFORD, ENGLAND REUNION COMMITTEE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Roberta (Cox) Henderson, Las Cruces, NM is searching for James (Jimmy) Cox. She came across my name on Reunion.com. I was in the USAF Air Force from Novemeber 1959-1967. I thought that someone in this reunion would remember him and give me his status-living or deceased and if living hisx address and telephone number, so I can relay it to her on Reunion.com. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated by her.

Keywords: James Cox, served on the USS RB Anderson DD786 from 1948-1953.

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Jerrold.L Schinze SR. wrote on January 23, 2006

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City and State: LAWRENCE KS

Unit: FIRECONTROLMAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: The Anderson was quite a ship she carried the E pennant for while.

Keywords: Served on R B Anderson from 1/49-6/51 fired rockets on equater to r and r in Hong Kong. From Peru to Shore Bombardment in Korea.Then on to USS McCord DD534.

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Eddie Throckmorton JR. wrote on February 28, 2005

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: RICHARD B.ANDERSONDD786 (63-5)

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Except for bootcamp and class A school I spent almost all my time in WesPac on 2 DD`s very little stateside duty for me.USS DeHavenDD727 and USS R B Anderson DD786 both ships same job,after engineroom and evap gang they had both been remodeled by FRAM program by my time.I suspect living conditions may not have been too different,judging by what my uncle,a WW2 Tin Can sailor tells me.I appreciate your service,Good Luck,Eddie Throckmorton

Keywords: I`m Eddie Throckmorton MM3 (1961-1965) dropped by to say hi yall.I was in elementry school during the Korean War but served on 786 when I grew up.

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Barbara Smith Wellman wrote on December 25, 2003

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City and State: HOQUIAM WA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: wondering where Robert Collier, known as Robin in 1960=61,from Corpus Christi, Texas, is today. A man showed up at a yard sale in spring of 2002 that I thought could be him, but was gone before I could ask, as I was busy at the time. Lakefair in Olympia was the time I met him and Tom Ruckdashel.

Keywords: personal friend

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Sandra Arnold wrote on September 7, 2003

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Comments: Did the Anderson carry military dependents to and from Japan? I thought that was the name of the ship I was on going back to the States in 1952. If this was the ship I was on I'd love to know if there is a picture available on the net.

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Dennis Guinane wrote on December 7, 2002

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Comments: I was stationed in the Anderson from Mar59 through Oct61 as an IC Electrician. Cruised to WESTPAC in 59 and stayed on-board through the FRAM conversion in 60-61. We will be having our next reunion in September 2003 in Omaha, NE. Hope to see all the shipmates there who served in the ship from commissioning through decommissioning.

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Larry Olejniczak wrote on November 23, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: when was the official ending of the Korean war. I servered on board from Jan. 1956 till 1958. Was I on board during a time of war? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

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James McCann wrote on September 5, 2002

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City and State: MANHASSET NY

Unit: #1 ENGINROOM, MM3 CLASS

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Last time called me on the phone was 1963 Ex-mas Eve; said his kids were clowly dying from cancer. Best friend I ever had. I've went to reunions for DD786 and DD677. His first namw RL, nothing more. His last was either Anderson or Andersen. I have photographs of him' starting to lose his hair at age 23. I'm afraid Andy may have taken his oun life. Andy's what my wife and I called his nic name. Favorate food was shrimp and peas. Everydody liked him, because he was such an easy going guy.

Keywords: Good budy We got three battle stars and then were transfered to the USS McDermut DD677. R L lost a small toe over there. I've been to KC Missouri 3 times lookinh for R. L. Anderson. please help!

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Sam Davis wrote on March 9, 2002

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City and State: SWEET SPRINGS MO

Unit: 3' GUN 2ND DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for Rufus R Fletcher from the 1st division 52-55 and came from Decatur GA. Would like to hear from any one that served on the Anderson during that period that knew him.

Keywords: Richard B Anderson(DD786)

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Howard H. Walker wrote on January 2, 2002

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City and State: GROESBECK TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Has anyone heard from Paul Mabry Martin? If so, let me know how to get in touch with him.

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Bill Bales wrote on November 25, 2001

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City and State: THOMSON GA

Unit: SERVED ON THE RB ANDERSON

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Looking for a friend, last name Brooks, he was from Blue, OK and was A first class boiler tender on the Anderson and made chief in 1956-57. We made 3 cruises to the far east together. If you have any information on him, please let me know.

Keywords: Served aboard the USS R B Anderson DD 786 1954-57

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Timothy Cuccaro wrote on February 22, 2001

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City and State: LINDENHURST NY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father-in-law was on the Anderson
sometime in the 50's. He was AirForce, but
was transported to Korea on the Anderson. He
wants me to locate a photograph of the
ship....are there any out there?? His name is
William Trigg.

Keywords: USS Anderson

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William P. Payne wrote on November 4, 1999

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City and State: CAMARILLO CA

Unit: USS R. B. ANDERSON DD 786

Service or Relationship: Navy

Comments: Ship on station: Feb. 1951 - Sept. 1951 and June 1952 - Jan. 1953 to the best of my knowledge.

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Dave Vannoy wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: LULING LA

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Comments: served on richard b aderson dd786 during korean war 1951-55.

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