Entry: 96513
Subject: STROKES
Subject: STROKES
Alvin Thomas wrote on October 12, 2018
City and State: CORNELL WI
Unit: FRED T BERRY DD858
Service or Relationship: Ous navy
Comments: Had two strokes, one in 1996 and one in 2018 Ischemic Strokes. Looking for ship mates who have had two strokes, or heart problems, after Vietnam, who were on the U.S.S. Fred T.Berry DD858. Hospitalized in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Problems caused by Agent Orange, or Carbon Tetra Cholride.
Keywords: Strokes Heart problems CAD. U.S.S. Fred T. Berry DD858
Entry: 94449
Subject: USS FRED T. BERRY KOREAN WAR ERA
Subject: USS FRED T. BERRY KOREAN WAR ERA
Pamela Ciardullo wrote on March 19, 2017
City and State: CROSSVILLE TN
Unit: UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have a few pictures of my father, James H. Parker, and the Fred T. BERRY. Just wondered if any remembers him. Thank you.
Keywords: James T. Berry, Korean War
Entry: 90188
Subject: VIETNAM SERVICE CONNECTED
Subject: VIETNAM SERVICE CONNECTED
Alvin Thomas wrote on December 13, 2014
City and State: CORNELL WI
Unit: USS FRED T BERRY DD858
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Just found the USS Fred T Berrry DD 858 on the VA list of ships exposed to Agent Orange.
Keywords: USS Fred T Berry DD858
Entry: 89380
Subject: VIETNAMSERVICE
Subject: VIETNAMSERVICE
Alvin Thomas wrote on July 25, 2014
City and State: CORNELL WI
Unit: USS FRED T BERRY DD 858
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I was on the USS FRED t. BERRY DD 859 IN 1966 DURING VIETNAM. WE SUPPLIED GUN FIRE SUPPORT ON VIETNAM FOR OUR UNITS AND ON ENEMY TARGETS AS DIRECTED BY AIR SUPPORT. NOW I SUFFER FROM ISCHEMIC STROKES AND 1 ISCHEMIC HEART ATTACK WITH CAD. HAVE CLAIMS IN ALL DENIED BY VA. EVEN THOUGH APPROVED BY THE MINNEAPOLIS VA HOSPITAL.
Keywords: USS FRED T BERRY DD858
Entry: 87681
Subject: DONALD E. SMITH
Subject: DONALD E. SMITH
Marianne Smith-Wilhelm wrote on November 12, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: RENSSELAER NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am Don Smith's daughter and I am looking for any pictures or any information
anyone may have on him while he was aboard this ship in 1945-46. I would really
appreciate any information anybody has. He died six years ago, he was a great
man, father and husband to my mother. Thank you to anyone who can answer
this request. God Bless You!
Keywords: Don Smith
Entry: 84249
Subject: VIETNAM SERVICE ISCHEMIC HEART ATTACK
Subject: VIETNAM SERVICE ISCHEMIC HEART ATTACK
Alvin Thomas wrote on September 24, 2012
City and State: CORNELL WI
Unit: ELECTRONICS
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE ON BERRY WHO HAS HAD STROKES OR
HEART ATTACKS WHO SAW SERVICE IN VIETNAM....VA PENDING
Keywords: SUFFERED ISCHEMIC STROKES AND 1 HEAR ATTACCK...VA
PENDING..HAS ANYONE ELSE SEEING VIETNAM SERVICE HAD
HEALTH ISSUES---USS FRED T BERRY DD 858
Entry: 81482
Subject: VIETNAM
Subject: VIETNAM
Alvin Thomas wrote on December 26, 2011
City and State: CORNELL WI
Unit: USS FRED T BERRY DD 858
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone aboard in 1969-1966 Vietnam time frame.
Keywords: Vietnam heath issues.
Entry: 73292
Subject: SEEKING INFORMATION
Subject: SEEKING INFORMATION
Hugh Gardner wrote on January 26, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHATTANOOGA TN
Unit: RADAR ROOM
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I have some pictures and know a lot of guys on board during that period. I will make this information available. I have a list of last names as follows; Gruber;Looney;Merendino;Hammond;Suda;Doing;Bonneau;Mumley; Wood; Bartlow; Murray;Moore;Kessler;DiMeco;Koehnen;MettsDepena;Cummins; Wilson and Spriggs.
Keywords: I was aboard the Fred T. Berry From December 1950 until September 1953
Entry: 72835
Subject: JACK HACKET
Subject: JACK HACKET
Tristan Hackett wrote on December 20, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: i am jack hacketts grandson just wanted to say he had a stroke but is ok if you know jack contact me
Keywords:
Entry: 49652
Subject: INFOR ON EVACUATION OF MARINES FROM HUNGNAM 1950
Subject: INFOR ON EVACUATION OF MARINES FROM HUNGNAM 1950
Jody Brooke wrote on March 20, 2005
City and State: FT. MEADE MD
Unit: DEPENDENT SPOUSE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My7 father, Charles E. Metcalfe USN-Ret. was on the USS Fred T.Berry when they were invlived in the evacuation of the Marines out of HungNam N. Korea... I'm just wanting some info. I am currently in a Korean War college course and I chose to do my research paper on the US Navy involvement (USS F.T.Berry) during Task Force 77 1950. Any info would be appreciated.
Jody Brooke (Metcalfe)
Keywords: USS Fred T. Berry 1050 involvement in the evacuation of Marines out of HungNam N. Korea- Historic Battle
Entry: 45927
Subject: PICTURES MADE IN 1950-52 -BERRY
Subject: PICTURES MADE IN 1950-52 -BERRY
Bob Elkins wrote on September 21, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: BENTON KY
Unit: NAVY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served aboard the Berry from late 1950 until late 1952...I have picture made while in Korea and after we returned home to Newport RI. I was a TMSN-TM3. If interested late me know.
Keywords: USS Fred T. Berry DDE 858
USS Keppler DDE 765
Entry: 43655
Subject: FRED T BERRY - 53 - 56
Subject: FRED T BERRY - 53 - 56
Tony Rana wrote on June 8, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: DAVIE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to get in touch with some of the guys that I was in the service with. It would be nice to be able to go over the times we have shared and places we have been. You can contact me at tdrana195@bellsouth.net.
Keywords: Nickname: "Tony" the Ship's Barber. Also worked in the Laundry and Deck Force. Friends with Pete Pelligrini(worked in ship's store), the Gomez brothers (John and Chris) and would like to get in touch with other guys on Fred T. Berry when I was on board. Anybody out there?
Entry: 27088
Subject: SEEKING INFORMATION
Subject: SEEKING INFORMATION
Brian Evans wrote on July 21, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Seeking info. on my fathers service from 57-61,62? He was Navy HM3 Korea, was aboard USS FRED T BERRY and LST VERNON COUNTY. Clarence L. Evans Jr.He passed away in Mar,1995. Anyone he served with that could give us any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Brian Evans
Keywords:
Entry: 22921
Subject: FRED T. BERRY
Subject: FRED T. BERRY
Chris Toedt wrote on February 5, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: CUMMING GA
Unit: TECHNICAL SCUBA INSTRUCTOR
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Hi,
I am a technical scuba diver and instructor.
I dive many of the deep wrecks off of the Florida
Keys. 858 is one of them.
I will try and get you some GPS cooridinates on
the ship.
I also dive the Kendricks and the Wilkes-Barre.
Dive safe, Chris
ChrisToedt@VanceSystems.Com
770.403.9460
Wanted to send these web sites from another diver
in Florida.
The ship sits in 370' of water.
Dive safe, educated and equipped.
Chris L. Toedt
ChrisToedt@VanceSystems.Com
770.403.9460 Cell 24/7
http://www.mikey.net/aue/berry.htm
http://www.mikey.net/aue/keysdata.htm
Keywords: Technical diver and instructor.
Entry: 18290
Subject: INTERESTED
Subject: INTERESTED
John Riley wrote on July 27, 2001
City and State:
Unit: OI DIVISON1955-57
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 18288
Subject:
Subject:
John Riley wrote on July 27, 2001
City and State:
Unit: OI DIVISON1955-57
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 15824
Subject: LARGE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FRED T. BERRY
Subject: LARGE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE FRED T. BERRY
Roger H. Werner wrote on April 6, 2001
City and State: STOCKTON CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I redently acquired a beautiful photograph of the Fred T. Berry. I am interested in finding out more about this ship (when was its keeled laid, class ship, decommissioned, etc.). The picture came with service ribbons and the name John W. Bloomingdale is indicated. The ports of call of the Berry during Mr. Bloomingdales tour of duty were Jamaica, St. Thomas, Lisbon, Egypt, Greece, Cuba, Spain, San Juan, France, Italy, Bibraltar, and the Azores.
If anyone can provide information about the ship, the sailor, of when this photograph may have been taken please feelfree to contact me. I can provide copies of the photo upon request.
Keywords: John W. Bloomingdale
Entry: 14158
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES/USS FRED T. BERRYDD858/1961-1965
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES/USS FRED T. BERRYDD858/1961-1965
Jamie Thompson wrote on January 8, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: HIGHTSTOWN NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Jamie, is a close friend of mine. He was interested in any imfo. he could get.
Keywords:
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