USS Ernest G. Small (DD-838)

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

Unit Casualty List By Date

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Pete Hann wrote on October 19, 2016

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City and State: LITTLETON CO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Phillip D. Hann. He was on the Small in Korea when it hit a mine. I think he was in gunnery or depth charge section. If you knew him, let me know what section he was in and any stories/pics you have involving him. He passed back in 1990 and am putting together history for his ancestors. Thanks, Pete

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Kristina Carr wrote on November 11, 2015

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City and State: RICHMOND IN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My father served on the ERnest G Small ship, I am totally unsure of what years. His name was Frank Arkenberg, he was a 2nd class Navy Petty Officer. Probably somewhere before 64, but unsure. My father passed away on March 22, 2002, and I was looking for someone who may have served with him on this time period, and has some photos. I would greatly apppreciated any thing..

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Mary Ann Rodriguez Springer wrote on September 1, 2014

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City and State: DENISON TX

Unit: USS SMALL

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My fathers name Cecil G. Rodriguez, served on the USS Small. Just looking for more
information and pictures.

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Sarah Williamson wrote on November 9, 2013

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City and State: MURPHY NC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother was one of those lost on Oct. 7, 1951 when the Small hit
a mine. I am looking for anyone with personal remembrances of him.
I am the end of my family tree and the only one left to honor his
sacrifice.

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Dan Daniels wrote on September 27, 2013

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City and State: NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Took part on fooosa Patrol aboard DDR Ernest G Small
in 1954.

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John Dickinson III wrote on March 19, 2013

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City and State: BOISE ID

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Just wondering if anyone remembers my dad. His name
is Roger Dickinson. He was on the EG Small when it
hit the mine in the Korean Ocean. He has a lot of
photos he took of the other half on the ship sinking.
If you remember my Dad,let me know. He is still alive
and living in Monticello, Minnesota. I will forward
any message's from you to him. Thank You very much,
John Dickinson

Keywords: US EG SMALL

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Jordan Adams wrote on January 2, 2013

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I I'm currently looking for anyone who may have know Sidney
Magoon he was on the small.. He was a BTC. Please let me know
and thank you in advance.

Keywords: People who may know him...

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Jeremiah Love wrote on September 3, 2012

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City and State: TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: My Paw Paw recently passed away. He was an SN on board
DD-838 (The USS Small) FROM 1951-1954. His name is
Edward Lee Love. I am looking for crew-mates that knew
him or could provide any commentary. Thanks in advance,
and thank you for your service!

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John Brenenstuhl wrote on August 2, 2012

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City and State: GERMANTON NO

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello,

I was trying to find out info on my Dad Robert
Brenenstuhl. He was on the Small around 1948 until the
mid 50's I believe

Keywords: DD 838

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Lou Ann Steed wrote on July 17, 2011

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City and State: TAVERNIER FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I'd like feed back from anyone knowing Charles Steed or experiences relating to the mine encounter of the USS Small on October 7, 1951.

Keywords: Charles Steed, Wonson Harbor, USS Little Rock, USS Mackenzie 

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Thomas Beatrice SR. wrote on January 24, 2011

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City and State: BEACON FALLS CT

Unit: US NAVY WW2/KOREAN CONFLICT

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I would like to hear from any of my old shipmates..am now going on 84;so please get in touch,thanks.

Keywords: Little fellow,Med area,Richard E. Turner,deceased,USS EG Small DD838, RE Krause AG151/DD849

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Jen Lindquist wrote on April 26, 2010

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City and State: BOSTON GA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My deceased father served on the U.S.S. Smalls from 1950 - 1952. I am interesting in finding anyone who knew him and can provide me with ANY stories they know about him.

Keywords: North Korean Aggression, Inchon Landing, Communist China Aggression

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Liz Lawson wrote on December 17, 2009

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City and State: TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: By chance is there anyone out there that may have known my dad? He was on the Small and the USS Ranger during Korea and 'Nam. Let me know...thanks!

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Thomas Beatrice wrote on December 1, 2009

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City and State: BEACON FALLS CT

Unit: E-DIVISION FWD/AFT ENGINE ROOM -

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My time on the Small was when I was in my teens as a boy,but we became men after serving down in the engine rooms..was recalled in 1951 to serve another 18 months,but being a little older,and with more education under my belt;civilian life was more to my liking..I loved my first three years,and still love the Navy..even at me going on 83 years young. God bless all my shipmates,here and up there.

Keywords: USS E G Small DD838 USS r e Krause AG151/DD849

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Danny Green wrote on December 30, 2008

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City and State: CLEBURNE TX

Unit: R-DIV

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: USS EARNEST G. SMALL DDR838 from 68-70. Two west-pac cruise's during this time period. Was a damage control 3rd class. Left the ship at Pearl Harbour. Am currently retired from the Dallas, Tx. Police Dept. where I spent 27 yrs. Now living in Cleburne , Tx. with my wife of 34 yrs. Have two grown son's and one grandbaby. Would love to hear from anyone that served with me.

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Ben Trautman wrote on July 2, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: If Anyone knew my Grandpa please Email me. He died in 1980. I would like to know how he was on The Small. My Grandma is still alive and she tells me that he always got the boat in soo early. My Grandma was a nurse in the Navy.

Keywords: Personal Friends or who knew my Grandpa Joe on the USS Small.

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Thomas Beatrice SR. wrote on April 15, 2007

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City and State: SEYMOUR CT

Unit: EX E DIV FORWORD ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I'm an almost an eighty year old novice in the computer area and need some help in corresponding with any of the past or any E.G. shipmate who wishes to send me a note or two before my time on this earth is up. your aid in getting my wish will be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Richard E Turner (deceased)

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Don Wayman wrote on October 15, 2006

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City and State: MA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Looking for ET Donley Jordan From the Dakotas and RD Robert "Mac" O'Donnell from Buffalo, NY

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David Scott SR. wrote on September 16, 2006

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City and State: VISALIA CA

Unit: 2ND DIVISION 1961-1966 USS E.G.SMALL DDR838

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Ex-shipmates of the Small have started a new Web page. www.ussernestgsmall.org, link up and have a look many found Small sailors and much more. Small Talk a Pub. Newletter is working out real well also

Keywords: Scotty 1960-1961 10 month cruise on board USS Hancock CVA 19, USS Ernest G. Small DDR 838 1961-1966, Vietnam 1964-1966, Tonkin Gulf Torpedo Boats Kills, and Mig Downing 1965.

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Adriana Gray wrote on August 17, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who had any information about my father. He was on "Small" somewhere between
1952-1957.

Keywords: U.S.S. ERNEST G. SMALL DDR-838

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T. Neal wrote on August 7, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father has passed away and I have found his discharge papers that he had served the Navy from May 1948 until April 1952. I found one letter that he has sent to his mother about the USS Small. I know nothing else about his 3 years he served. He never spoke about his years in the service. If you have any information or if you knew my father, please email me.

Thanks so much!

Keywords: USS E G Small DD-838

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Donna Williamson wrote on June 4, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad, Harold"Bud"Money served as a radioman on the USS Small and was onboard when the ship hit a mine in the Pacific. My Dad died on Feb. 1, 2006. I wondered where I could get a color photo of the ship, to keep with other memories.

Thank you.

Keywords: Mine accident

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Meredith Smith Stevens wrote on February 4, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served about the USS EARNEST G. SMALL when she was stationed in Japan.
I believe the years would be 1964-66 when my Dad was Captain of the Small. My dad loved that ship and his crew. If you have any stories or antedotes about my Dad I would like to hear them. Dad passed away on January 3,2000.
Thanks,
Meredith Smith Stevens

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Mickey Haynes-Connor wrote on January 28, 2006

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Comments: My Father John Scott Haynes Served on the Ernest G. Small from 1949-1951. He was on leave when it hit a mine and buddies of his friends were killed. He was then transfered to the Point Cruz. He passed away December 1999 I am in the middle of putting together a scrapbook of his navy days. If anyone is interested in some photos, I would be happy to share. I know one of his friends was "Batch".

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Donald J. Dessart SR. wrote on June 16, 2005

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City and State: KNOXVILLE TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served on the USS Los Angeles from January, 1951-June, 1953 including 18 months in the Korean Combat Zone on Shore-Bombardment missions, primarily on the East Coast of Korea. The LA was hit twice by enemy fire in Wonsan,North Korea. I served in gunnery on the LA.

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Don Harris wrote on April 21, 2005

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City and State: PLANO TX

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I served on the Ernest G. Small from June 1965 to December 1968. I was BT3 in Aft Fireroom and Oil King with Willie Hartford. Would like to hear from Mike Conklin, David White, Murph, Frenchy, and any shipmates from this time period. Mike Conklin and I left the ship in Sasebo, Japan on Christmas Day 1968. Took us two weeks to get to T.I. I plan on being at the reunion in Nashville this September.

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John Carter wrote on March 12, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: we are looking for any one who seveed with earl carter on the uss blackwood in 1954-1957. i was born the month and year that earl got out of the navy he is from kc missouri.he died 12 years ago i never met him he was married to my mom from 1955-1958 i am from sevierville tn.i would like to have a picture of him if any one knows him.

Keywords: earl e. carter sa uss blackwood 1954-1957

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Donald Abbott wrote on February 9, 2005

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City and State: ABERDEEN WA

Unit: U.S.S. ERNEST G. SMALL DDR-838

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I served on the Small between 8/64 to 8/66. When I left the ship in Pearl Harbor I was an RM3. I have many good memories of my two years aboard the Small and welcome any emails or letters from those who knew me.

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Charles (chuck) Brooks wrote on February 3, 2005

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City and State: ROANOKE VA

Unit: NOM 1968 AND 1969

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for ship mates

Keywords: Ernest G Small

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Michael Roberts wrote on January 5, 2005

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City and State: MAGNOLIA TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: Father was in Korea . Walter H Roberts nickname Junior. Would love to hear from anyone that new him. I am one of his sons .He may have been in the 822nd.

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Mickey Haynes-Connor wrote on December 18, 2004

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Comments: My Father John Scott Haynes Served on the Ernest G. Small from 1949-1951. He was on leave when it hit a mine and buddies of his friends were killed. He was then transfered to the Point Cruz. He passed away December 1999 I am in the middle of putting together a scrapbook of his navy days. If anyone is interested in some photos, I would be happy to share. I know one of his friends was "Batch".

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Paul Roger Carnahan wrote on October 1, 2004

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City and State: CAMDEN TN

Unit: M- DIV.

Service or Relationship: -

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Sheila Manning wrote on May 16, 2004

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City and State: FAIRDALE WV

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Interested in finding out any information, photos or stories of Elija Keith Manning who was killed on 10-7-1951 when the ship hit the mine.
He is an Uncle of mine and the family would be very interested. Than you very much.....
Sheila Manning

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Steven Fisher wrote on May 6, 2004

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City and State: YUCAIPA CA

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Love to hear from any ship mates. A very memorable time of my life.

Keywords: WESTPAC Cruise l963 to 1966, Homeport Yokosuka, Japan. Capt. Meredith A. Smith Commanding.
Steven D. Fisher YN2 ship's Office.

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Mark Heintz wrote on April 16, 2004

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City and State: NEWBERG OR

Unit: FOX DIVSION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I was a Sonar Technician on the USS Ernest G. Small DDR/DD838 from 01/67 until 11/70.

Keywords: Nickname: Fritz

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Jack Rettig wrote on April 16, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments:    Is is very interesting to read the comments
below from people who were associated with
the Small during or following the mine
incident.

   I served in DD-838 just prior to that time. I first
boarded the ship in Inchon harbor on 3
October 1950, fresh from the States as a very
junior USNR Ensign. I then served with the
ship during the remainder of its Korean tour,
came back to California with her for yard work,
and left the Small in September 1951 just
before she returned to Korea. I had
volunteered for one year of duty under a
program the Navy was offering at that time.

   Cdr. Franklin P. Snow was skipper of the
Small during my tour of duty. Lcdr. Bellis was
the Exec. I remember Communications
Officer Lt. Rappelyea, Engineering Officer Lt.
Mudgett, Supply Officer Lt. Ristan, Lt. Davey, Lt.
Price, Ensigns Gillette and Groff, and others
whose faces I can see before me but whose
names cannot be recalled right now. I’d be
very happy to hear from any of those good
people.

   Anyone interested might like to know that I
served as an Electrician’s Mate in USS
Alabama (BB-60) and USS Dayton (CL-105) in
the Pacific during WW II. After my one year of
Korean service in the Ernest G. Small
(DD-838) I eventually went to UCLA, earned a
doctorate in Business, and spent most of my
career on the Business School faculty at
Oregon State University. I retired in 1986.

   

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Wendy Franklin wrote on March 10, 2004

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City and State: MARYVILLE TN

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: looking for WILLIAM WELLER who may have served on the USS SMALL in the Philippines during 1966.
Not sure,but may have been frogman.I would be very thankful for any information.

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Wendy Franklin wrote on March 10, 2004

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City and State: MARYVILLE TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for WILLIAM WELLER who served on USS SMALL during the 1966 time frame in the philippines.

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George Blayden wrote on February 18, 2004

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City and State: CLINTON MS

Unit: 1ST DIVSION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Have had some buddies contact me. Woulde like to contact Troy Joe Regan, Don Walden, Kirby Thorton, Joe Savage and any one else.
A very memorable part of my life. If I had a
chance I would do it all over again

Keywords: Served on the Small from 4-54 to 9-56
In the 1st division. Helmans on section two watch

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Charles Anderson wrote on January 18, 2004

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City and State: FRESNO CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for anyone who served on the ernest g small 1952-1956. Please write have hard time finding anyone who served during these times.

Keywords: uss ernest g small ddr838 korea war 1952-1956

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Russell Neyman wrote on January 8, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: For those of you trying to reach Capt Robert Neyman, skipper of the SMALL during the battle action that cost the ship it's bow, he can be reached at BobNeyman@aol.com. He currently splits his time between Minnesota and Southern California, traveling each direction as the weather changes, and will celebrate his 89th birthday next month.

Keywords: DD838, Mine Incident, Lost Bow, Navy KIA, Korean War, Neyman

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Russell Neyman wrote on October 3, 2003

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Comments: To all who have been asking about the incident that took the Small's bow and killed several men: As mentioned earlier, my father (alive and well, by the way), Capt Robert Neyman, USN, was the skipper during that action. He recently wrote a four-page article about what happened, and we have original photographs of the bow breaking away and being sunk by a tug. Drop me a note if you would like copies of any of these things, and I'll try to accommodate. Perhaps I can e-mail scanned images, too.

(I posted this earlier, but have since changed my email address to this new one.)

Keywords: Mine Korea Neyman Bow

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Dale J. Miner wrote on June 23, 2003

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City and State: SAN BERNARDINO CA

Unit: BOATSMATE

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: drop me a line would like to hear from the old gang

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Daniel J. Coyle wrote on March 23, 2003

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City and State: NORTH ATTLEBORO MA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad was on the ship in 1950-51

Keywords: Looking for information about the USS Ernest G. Small DD 838-US Navy Fleet

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Eddie Baker wrote on March 12, 2003

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City and State: FAIRBANKS AK

Unit: BOILER TENDER

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am looking for these fellas, any idea please email me. I was on the Dirty Ernie from fall of 1957 to 1960; got off in Japan and went stateside for discharge.

Thanks,
Eddie

Keywords: Rainwater Brothers or TURBO

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Carlton A. Caron wrote on December 3, 2002

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City and State: TAUNTON MA

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Carlton A. Caron wrote on December 3, 2002

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City and State: TAUNTON MA

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Bob Johnson wrote on October 18, 2002

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City and State: MANCHESTER NH

Unit: SMALL DE838 - I/3/5 USMC

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served aboard the USS Small from Jan 1947 to Sept 1949, then transfered to the USMC, where I served with I Company, 3rd Bat, 5th Rgmt, 1st Div in Korea until I was wounded at Chosin in Dec 1950 and transfered to USN Naval Hospital in Portsmouth VA. I would be very grateful to any of my buddies who would would correspond with me. I especially would like to hear from Tom Watts, Frank Knapp, ET Jones, Ensign Caskey, Radarman Apriliano.

Bob Johnson

Keywords: E.G. Small
USMC I/3/5 1st Div USMC

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Felton Hudson wrote on September 19, 2002

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City and State: STONE MOUNTAIN GA

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Am looking for a radarman who served on board the Small during the time frame 1959-61 by the name of AE.L. Lehman Please contact me if you know of his whereabouts. Thanks Felton Hudson

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Louis Schlesinger wrote on August 29, 2002

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Comments: My dad, LTJG Eugene "Dick" Schlesinger, was a communications officer on the E.G. Small towards the end of WWII. Dad, who passed away in 1982, was proud to have served on the Small. If there are any shipmates who remember my Dad and have any anecdotes to share, my brothers, sister, and I would greatly appreciate it.

Keywords: Pacific

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