USS Bexar (APA-237)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Daniel Ray wrote on June 18, 2020

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City and State: BELLEVUE WA

Unit: USS TITANIA, AKA-13

Service or Relationship: USNR 1951-1953

Comments: As an 11-year old kid, my dad, Bexar's skipper, let me steer her for a few minutes during moving the ship from anchor in San Francisco Bay to Mare Island Naval Shipyard, where she would undergo various maintenance procedures.

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Rebecca Mihalik wrote on January 19, 2020

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City and State: WIMAUMA FL

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Comments: Our dad served on the USS BEXAR 1946-1955. Was in WWII and Korea. He passed 12-31-55.
Commander was C. E. Coffin, Jr., H.D. Johnston, lieutenants were O. Steinberg Jr., E.C. Johnson, Lt. Hevener. Does anyone have any info. My brothers and I were so very you g when he passed and info would be appreciated. He pulled Vincent Crimmen from the surf when he went overboard in 1950.
Thanks for any insight.

Keywords: Lemn, bexar

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Ronald Schilling wrote on October 31, 2015

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City and State: NORTH PALM BEACH FL

Unit: ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I'm still looking for shipmates, I have a few that I met at the reunion!

Keywords: I had a great time making friends and going around the world, going through the Panama Canal, crossing the Equator and the International Date Line. Seeing how other people live in other countries. Most of all being part of BOBBIE AND THE NITE ROCKERS band with Bobbie Armstrong, Edward Pavlinch, Don Laubhan, Gary Padgette, Kenneth Lawson, David Flurarty.
We had a blast playing in the night clubs, even signed a contract to play at CLARK AIR FORCE BASE in the Philippines from 23 Feb. to 27 Feb 1962, we played in the enlisted, top three, and the officers clubs.

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Linda Taubar wrote on August 20, 2015

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: This is to notify the crew of the Bexar that my father John Wysocki also known as Ski passed away 01/10/2015, from Heart failure. He loved the reuions and the friends he made in the navy and at the reuions.

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Randy Haglund wrote on December 20, 2014

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Robert Andrew Haglund was aboard the Bexar during the Korean conflict and I am hoping to find someone that was with him during that time that remembers him. Anything that I can find out will be helpful.

Thanks!

Randy

Keywords: Bob

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John Nader wrote on December 25, 2011

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City and State: MI

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: traveled around the world over many seas, panama canal, suez canel

Keywords: Amph Driver Seaman First Class

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John Flynn wrote on September 22, 2011

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City and State: GAITHERSBURG MD

Unit: OPERATIONS - RADIO

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Just came across this site today - looking to hear from
former shipmates.

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Donald E. Sterrett wrote on September 21, 2010

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City and State: FONTANA CA

Unit: RADIOMAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: WOULD APPRECIATE ANYONE THAT WAS ABOARD THE BEXAR FROM 1954 TO 1957

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Tom Troutman wrote on March 24, 2010

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Michael Lemn wrote on September 15, 2009

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was on the USS Bexar on Oct. 17, 1951 when I was born . Does anyone remember him. He passed away on Dec. 31, 1955.

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Eugene Gockel wrote on July 17, 2009

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City and State: SAINT PETER MN

Unit: DROVE CAPTIONS GEG

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for a good picture of USS Bexer. If you can email me one that would be grade. Also need a picture of the captions gig as was aboart the Bexar 237.

Keywords: Ships

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Thomas Allen wrote on December 15, 2008

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City and State: TAMPA FL

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Tom Whiteley wrote on December 29, 2007

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City and State: RED OAK TX

Unit: B-DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for more ship mates.

Keywords: APA237

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Dwayne Shipman wrote on October 14, 2006

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City and State: BALSAM GROVE NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for anyone who served with my dad, kenneth shipman, from about 1952-56 on uss bexar. thank you for any info.

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Ralph S. Wicke wrote on September 8, 2005

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City and State: WILLOW STREET PA

Unit: USS BEXAR APA 237

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: We have moved to the Lancaster, PA area. Please change your records.

Thanks for maintaining this site.
Peace to both of you.

Ralph

Keywords: Served as weather forcaster 1952-1956

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Arthur R. Henderson JR. wrote on July 22, 2005

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City and State: CAPE HAZE FL

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Donna Harrell wrote on May 23, 2005

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City and State: TAYLOR TX

Unit: 1ST MARINES 3RD BTN

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am a county service officer in Williamson County, Texas. I am trying to help a former Marine with a PTSD claim with the VA. If anyone remembers a bad Amtrak accident in June of 1957, where several Marines were killed and injured, I would appreciate them contacting me ASAP. We are having trouble convincing the VA it happened.

Keywords: Amtrak Accident

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Robert (Bob) Weiss wrote on September 29, 2004

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City and State: BROOKHAVEN NY

Unit: USS BEXAR(APA-237)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: LOOKING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH FORMER BEXAR SHIPMATES? CONTACT ME, VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP SECY, TO JOIN. NO COST TO JOIN AND NO ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES. QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE AND ONGOING ANNUAL REUNIONS IN PROGRESS.
HAVE OFFICIAL WEBSITE LOCATED AT http://ussbexar-apa237.org STOP BY AND LEAVE A GUEST LOG ENTRY AND/OR USE THE CONTACT US PAGE.

Keywords: bexar apa-237 lpa-237

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Ronald L. Curran JR. wrote on August 23, 2004

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City and State: NORWICH CT

Unit: 6TH MARINES (REINFORCED)

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

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Keywords: I embarked aboard the USS BEXAR APA 237 on 14 August 1950 at Suda Bay CRETE and departed therefrom on 15 August 1950. Arrived and disembarked at KOBE, JAPAN on 9 September 1950. At the time I was a member of the Sixth Marines, Third Battalion.

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Amber Vidrine wrote on August 11, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My grandfather is Richard Jenrette, if you know him, please write to us. He would love to hear from you. Thank you.

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Jackie Wolfe wrote on July 9, 2004

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City and State: GILLIAM MO

Unit: BEXAR APA 237

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: LOOKING FOR ....JOHN MAZINIC FROM ST CHARLES, MO. CHARLES DEIHEL, FROM ST LOUIS, MO. AND RALPH S. WICKE, NEW PORT NEWS, VIR. ALSO PICTURES....THANKS

Keywords: WOLFE USS BEXAR APA 237 [1952-1955] QT MASTER-SN

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Peter Brett wrote on May 20, 2004

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City and State: LEESBURG VA

Unit: USS BEXAR (APA237)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served on the Bexar from February,1952 to December,1953. The last 5 months was Gunnery Officer under "Pappy" Kimes, the First LT. Would love to hear from any shipmates.

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Warren Willis wrote on April 17, 2004

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

Unit: USS BEXAR APA-237

Service or Relationship: .........

Comments: I have a section about my experiences on board the USS Bexar at: http://members.cox.net/oldbluejacket

Keywords: I served onboard USS Bexar APA-237, 1967-1968

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Robert (Bob) Weiss wrote on February 7, 2004

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City and State: BROOKHAVEN NY

Unit: USS BEXAR (APA/LPA-237)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Have ongoing annual reunions in progress. For 2004 we'll be in Seattle, WA. Must be logged on-board our association to attend. Contact me ASAP for futher information. Bob

Keywords: I'm the Volunteer Membership Secretary for our reunion association. Contact me to join. NO cost involved. Open to all former ship's company, enlisted and officer alike, of all eras.

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Amber Vidrine wrote on November 28, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: My grandfather was on the U.S.S Bexar from 1949 to 1952, and I was just wondering if anyone remebers him and can tell me anything about him?
He was friends with Carl Fox. Please write soon.
Thanks

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Jean Benvenuto wrote on October 6, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: My dad, Mike Castro, served on the USS Bexar. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers him or anyone with memorabilia.

Keywords: USS Bexar 1948-1951 - Korean War

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David O. (DOG) Gregory wrote on March 29, 2003

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City and State: CRAIGSVILLE VA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO I SERVED WITH OR ANY INFO ABOUT DOUGLAS E. BROWN HH. WELTZEIN WILLIAM WAYNE GOOZE RC HAYNES

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R. Burns wrote on February 11, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Anyone sailed with my dad, Thomas J. Burns around 1959??

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Thurman Johnston wrote on February 4, 2003

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City and State: SANFORD NC

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: USS Bexar APA 237 USS Telfair APA 210

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William McBee wrote on November 2, 2002

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City and State: PARRISH AL

Unit: USS BEXAR YR 47-51

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: WILLIAM MCBEE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO WAS ON THE USS BEXAR 47-51

Keywords: INCHON-WANSON -CHINANPO WALTER DUKE SNYDER ADDRESS HARRISBURG. PENNA. AUBREY T ERNEST MOBILE AL-DALE FRANKSAIN SYRACUSE'IOWA PICKEL,, RENOLDS-

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David Sanchez wrote on October 11, 2002

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: 3RD MARINE DIV.

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Served with 1st.battlion 3rd Marines A Co. from Jan.to Sept.69.Enjoyed a 23 day cruise on the USS BEXAR COUNTY in mid Sept.69 from DA Nang to San Diego.If anybody out there was in the same cruise,lets hear from you.I tip my hat to you Navy Guys!!!!!

Keywords: Quang tri Prov.Rockpile LZ Fuller Dong Ha Fire Base Vandegrif.LCPL.Perodie,Lcpl.David Cole.Cpl.John Adamson.LT.Essler.CPL Molino from El Paso TX.

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Louis Lee wrote on April 14, 2002

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Unit: REPAIR DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: any pictures or information

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Leonard Barnhouse wrote on January 3, 2002

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City and State: MORTON WA

Unit: DECK FORCE FIRST DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments:
would like to contac Joe Dan Mc Knight , was on Bexar during same time frame . he was from nacadeus Texas .

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Edwin Sidebottom wrote on December 2, 2001

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City and State: BRENHAM TX

Unit: USS BEXAR--APA 237

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I am a plank owner of USS Bexar, having helped put her into commission in October, 1945. Was Chief in charge of landing craft and auxilliaries during shakedown. Left her in San Diego December 7, 1945. Am delighted to find that she had an illustrious lifetime.

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Dane Lacey wrote on October 13, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: USS Menifee

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Thurman Johnston wrote on May 13, 2001

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City and State: SANFORD NC

Unit: USS BEXAR APA 237

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I have a homepage for the Bexar now .Just started it up. If anyone has any pictures they could scan and send to me in jpg. format would apperiate it.
I served on the Bexar form 1957 -1960.

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Jeb Garrett wrote on March 17, 2001

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City and State: HANOVER PA

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: 6th Reunion: Reno,Nev. Sept/2001
contact: Military Locator and Reunion Service,Inc.
P.O. Drawer 11399
Hickory,N.C. 28603
They also put out a quarterly Bexar newsletter

Keywords: All Bexar crewmen from 1945 thru 1970

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Brian McDonald wrote on February 13, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I found a photo of the USS Bexar in my dad's old albums. He served aboard during the Korean War. Will find someone to scan it for me so that I can make it available to others. There is no date on the photo unfortunately.

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George Leidolph wrote on September 11, 2000

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City and State: CHEEKTOWAGA NY

Unit: USS BEXAR (APA-237)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Need to locate Shipmates that I served with
aboard the USS BEXAR (APA 237) to verify a
VA claim...even though they have the US Navy
medical records to prove it...

Thank you in advance...

George

Keywords: USS BEXAR (APA 237)

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Cindy Eisold wrote on August 28, 2000

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Comments: My stepdad is looking for friends who served 1960 to 1962 on USS Bexar. His name is Paul Sorenson from Wisconsin. Please respond if you know him - or if you know of a website that would be more appropriate to locate people from that timeframe. Thanks to all of you for a FREE America!

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Albert Archuleta wrote on August 12, 2000

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City and State: LYNWOOD CA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My father served onboard of the USS Bexar during the late 50's. I would like any pictures of the ship that you can scan and send to my email address archuleta@webtv.net

Keywords: USS Bexar

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Harry Piaczynski wrote on August 6, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: servwed on the Bexar during the 70's miss the shipmates I stikll call friends if you remember me contact me
Smooth seas and a following breeze

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William Phillips wrote on June 19, 2000

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City and State: ROODHOUSE IL

Unit: ENGINEERING

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was aboard the Bexar from 1949 to Sept.1952.
Burt Carter was a friend who grew up in my home town of Nichols, Iowa. He came aboard in about 1950 or '51.
My chief engineer was Lauback.

Keywords: Bill
Inchon, Wonson,Chinampo

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Ralph S. Wicke wrote on November 4, 1999

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City and State: WILLOW STREET PA

Unit: USS BEXAR APA 237

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Comments: Served aboard USS Bexar APA 237 1952-1956 enlistment period. Attached to the Navigation Department as Aerographer's Mate

Also many vets wonder what the finial disposition
of their vessels was. It would be nice to have a
summery of where the ship went from the time of
the Korean War until it was scrapped or disposed
of in some other way. Just something to think
about.

More:

I obtained a VESSEL STATUS CARD from the Maritime Commission for the USS Bexar APA 237.

The ship was constructed by the Oregon Shipbuilding Company and completed 10-09-45 and delivered to the US Navy on 10-09-45. It served with the US Navy as an active vessel until 08-07-70 at 3:30 PDT when it was placed in the reserve fleet in Suisun Bay, California. Suisun Bay is in the northern end of the San Francisco Bay near Vallejo, CA.

On 07-01-72 the USS Bexar was transferred from the US Navy to the Maritime Commission. She was in the Maritime Commission's reserve fleet until 02-19-82 when it was sold to C. W. Enterprises and Investment Inc. for scraping in South Korea or Taiwan as part of a Trade In Program. The USS Bexar was physically delivered to C. W. Enterprises and Investment Inc. on 06-16-82 at 10:07 PM PDT.

If I come across any more information regarding the USS Bexar I'll let you know.

Keep up the good work.

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