Entry: 30354
Subject: USS CLYMER
Eugene Crist wrote on December 12, 2002
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City and State: ALEXANDER AR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I SERVED ON THE CLYMER FROM JAN 1949 THRU JUNE 1950.
I WORKED IN THE EVAPS UNDER DANNY MITTON AND CASEY. SERVED WITH CHARLES KELLY, QUINTON LOWE,
VIRGIL SMITH, HORACE ADAMS AND OTHERS I'M HAVING
SENIOR MOMENTS ON.
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME.
Keywords: SHIPS EVAPORATERS
Entry: 30249
Subject:
Eugene Crist wrote on December 8, 2002
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City and State: ALEXANDER AR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 29822
Subject: ANYONE KNOW TOM THOMAS '42-'45 RADIOSHACK, HEAD
Dan Thomas wrote on November 23, 2002
City and State: SEATTLE WA
Unit: RADIO
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Dad , Justus M. "TOM" Thomas passed away
in Yakima last year just before 9/11. Was I
believe head radioman, served Clymer 1942
to 1945. Port Layotte (sp?) and Layte Gulf,
and NZ and more...has a friend Bob Fleming
in Florida still around.
Keywords: Tom Thomas, Radioman, Radio, shack, Port
Layotte, Africa, Rear Admiral L.R. Reifsnider,
WWII
Entry: 29233
Subject: REUNIONS INFO
Glen Johnson wrote on November 2, 2002
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City and State: MT NEBO WV
Unit: SUPPY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
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Entry: 28953
Subject: WHO KNEW THIS MAN?
James Bermudez wrote on October 20, 2002
City and State: LAWRENCE KS
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for any information on an Officer that was on the ship USS George Clymer. His was Raymond M. Gomez, he was a cousin of mine. The family is trying too find any information on him for our family records.
James M. Bermudez
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Entry: 28453
Subject: SERVICE ABOARD USS CLYMER
Jearl E. (Buck) Ballow wrote on September 24, 2002
City and State: SPRINGFIELD IL
Unit: X CORPS SP OPNS CO/RAIDERS
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: Trying to recreate the history of our unit, X Corps Sp Opns Co/Raiders. Believe our unitwas aboard the USS Clymer in Inchon Harbor during the period of Sep 15-19, 1950. Does anyone have personal info of this or access to ship's deck or captain's logs so we may confirm or refute this info.
Keywords: Inchon Landing
Entry: 28438
Subject: CLYMER MEMORIES 1956 - 1958
Michael Hiam wrote on September 23, 2002
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City and State: BROOKLINE MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Researching the biography of Sam Adams who served as a junior officer aboard the Clymer 1956-1958. I would appreciate hearing from any of his shipmates who may or may have known him but could provide me with some general impressions, memories etc. about serving on the ship at that time. Contact: Michael Hiam m.hiam@attbi.com
Keywords: USS George Clymer 1956-1958
Entry: 28022
Subject: LOOKING FOR ROGER L. PAYNE
Robin Gay wrote on September 4, 2002
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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY
Unit: NOT KNOWN
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for any shipmates that were with my husband on the USS George Clymer during the years of 1967 to 1970. If anyone can give me information about this time period I would appreciate it deeply. Thanks!!
Keywords: USS George Clymer during the Viet Nam War
Entry: 28021
Subject: LOOKING FOR ROGER L. PAYNE
Robin Gay wrote on September 4, 2002
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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY
Unit: NOT KNOWN
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for any shipmates that were with my husband on the USS George Clymer during the years of 1967 to 1970. If anyone can give me information about this time period I would appreciate it deeply. Thanks!!
Keywords: USS George Clymer during the Viet Nam War
Entry: 27869
Subject: NAVIGATION
John Hardegree wrote on August 28, 2002
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City and State: ESCONDIDO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Started out in 2nd Div. aboard the Clymer on the Officer Motor Boat as Bow Hook, on first WESTPAC Cruise transferred to N Div. Made QN3 next WESTPAC Cruise, was Special Sea Detail Helmsman along with various other details, after steering Helmsman, a lots of time was TAD to PHIBRON III because I stood watches in port on the signal Bridge.
Keywords: Served 20 years, beginning with the George Clymer in 54 ending in 73
Entry: 26786
Subject: AL BRADBURY
Fred Bradbury wrote on July 6, 2002
City and State: SWANSEA MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: My dad served on the Clymer and the Princeton between 1944-1948. Did anyone out there know him?
He was known as Al, Brad or Babba. I'd really love to find out more about his adventures during the war.
Thanks Fred bradbury
Keywords: Uss George Clymer
Entry: 25602
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Fred Henning wrote on May 19, 2002
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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK
Unit: USS GEORGE CLYMER - RADIOMAN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for Shipmates:
David Dale Kidwell of Missouori
James Samples of Tennessee
Keywords: USS George Clymer 1953 - 1955
Entry: 25196
Subject: '43 CHRISTMAS DINNER
Sam Owen wrote on May 3, 2002
City and State: GREENBRIER TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad was a cook and I have a original Dec. '43 Christmas Dinner Menu from the ship. If anyone knows my Dad or would like a copy of the menu let me know...
Roy (RC) Cecil Owen
Old Hickory, Tenn.
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Entry: 24298
Subject:
Jean Clark wrote on March 27, 2002
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Service or Relationship: -
Comments: on board about a year - pt barrow resupply
Keywords: B div
Entry: 24218
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Richard Leaverton wrote on March 24, 2002
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking to find 'Gordo' Garcia. Was on the Clymer about 55-57. Contact 'T-Dub' at tjleaver@frontiernet.net, or 'Wedge' at dewedge@frontiernet.net. Thanks.
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Entry: 24063
Subject: FIRST SHIP
Bill Peck wrote on March 18, 2002
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City and State: JACKSONVILLE NC
Unit: !ST BATTALION 27TH MARINES 1ST MARINE BRIGADE KANE
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: This is the first ship I was on as a Marine Grunt. We sailed from Hawaii on 2 April 1967 with , I believe, USS Cavalier and USS Bexar. Our destination was Camp Pendleton for Operation Alligator Hide. I remember that one of our Marines, in rough weather slipped on the wet wood slat deck and went over board, we turned around and picked him up, lucky man. What has happened to APA 27 George Clymer? Anyone remember this operation? Semper Fi......Bill
Keywords: Operation Alligator Hide
Entry: 23850
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Ruben C. Rutherford wrote on March 11, 2002
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City and State: WARNER ROBINS GA
Unit: SHIPS COMPANY, RADIO SHACK
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Served with some great guys in the radio shack aboard the clymer in 1959 till 1961. Any old friends or shipmates are welcome to contact me. Would love to hear from you.
Keywords: salty232
Entry: 23817
Subject: LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES OF DAD'S
Mary Ann Johnson-Harmon wrote on March 10, 2002
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City and State: JACKSON TN
Unit: A DIVISION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: USS GEORGE CLYMER 1949-1952
USS ROCKBRIDGE 1952-1953
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Entry: 23789
Subject: GUNNERS MATES- O-DIV. KOREAN WAR
Roland Grannan wrote on March 9, 2002
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City and State: CAMP VERDE AZ
Unit: O-DIVISION, 1951-1954
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to be in contact with personnel who I might know who served aboard the George Clymer l951 to 1954 in the 3rd Div or the O Div
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Entry: 23575
Subject: GEORGE CLYMER APA-27
Raymond Krokenes wrote on February 28, 2002
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City and State: TACOMA WA
Unit: E-DIV 1961-1963
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: served on gerge clymer 1961 to1963 interested in semming old shipmates again if possible.
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Entry: 23495
Subject: E-DIVISION 43-45 LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES
Glenn Land wrote on February 26, 2002
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City and State: LITTLETON CO
Unit: ENGINE ROOM
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I served on the Clymer from 43 to 45 in the engine room and am interested in contacting anyone who served with me. I also want to know if anyone has information about the reunion for 2002 that is suppose to be held in San Diego.
Keywords: Looking for engine room shipmates '43-'45 Reunion information
Entry: 23400
Subject: USS GEORGE CLYMER APA 27
Calvin Cron wrote on February 23, 2002
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City and State: HUDSON FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: have change my EMail
Message # was 19872
Keywords: Inchon, LSU 1009
Entry: 23339
Subject: PLANKOWNER
Bill Klinger wrote on February 20, 2002
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT IS A PLANKOWNER OF THE GEORGE CLYMER
W.R.KLINGER GMC.RET.
Keywords: USS GEORGE CLYMER APA 27
PLANKOWNER 1942
Entry: 22237
Subject: CRUISE BOOK
Richard Leaverton wrote on January 12, 2002
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City and State: KINGSLEY IA
Unit: RADIOMAN
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Interested in finding a copy of the 1959-1960 WestPac Cruise Book. I have 1958-1959 but would like the year following or a copy of it. Thanks!
Keywords: De Wedge
Entry: 21669
Subject: WANT TO KNOW MORE
John Horne wrote on December 21, 2001
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I spent some time on the clymer in the early 60's but; when I was in the engine room I believe that it was powered by recip steam 2 or 4 cylinders. I remember it was hot and It had a tall water cooler in the engine room. All information I can find is it was powered by turbine steam. I also remember that in the stern the emergency rudder power unit was a 4 cylinder volkswagon engine, which replaced a flatheat engine. I seem to remember that the crank to change the rudder was huge and it took two men to operate. I also thought that I was told that it was prior to WWII the US America. we carried 1000 marines out of San Diego, CA I stay above decks in a rather plush cabin, with rather impressive light fixtures. In the ships store I purchased several place patches that have the name of USS George Clymer on it and I still have one. I am some what confused when I look at information described by others. I also enjoyed going into the shaft galley and watching the shaft turn, and it was explain to me that the extra shaft could be replaced with going ing port in case of emergencies. Also we took turnes firing on dropped targets of the fan tail, with small arms, and 50 cal machineguns. I lso remember I went and met the personel who ground the garbage and was astounded to know such a position and section existed. My mind must be loosing a few ingrams, I would like to know more about the ship and it's history. Sorry I am not Navy but I am 20 yrs + Army. I was assigned to the intell, consec section for several different cruises. I also spent so time with this ship in the 56? when I was a exployer scout, I went on a three day cruise and participated in a landing exercise near conorado. Any information would be received with thanks John W. Horne CSM (E-9) retired
Keywords: VN I corps III corps
Entry: 21467
Subject: CLYMER DUTY
Pete Greene wrote on December 13, 2001
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served aboard Clymer from"47-'49 West Pac-Tsingtao, Shanghai, Yokosuka. Made Pt Barrow resuply run .
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Entry: 21337
Subject: CLYMER INFORMATION
Robert Falls wrote on December 9, 2001
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My father in law-- Floyd Parsons-- served on board the Clymer from 5/44-6/46. He had a nickname of "radar Parsons". I'm trying to document the ships history through the stories and memories of her crew from her launching to her decommissioning/scrapping in 1967 in San Diego. If you have anything you would like to share please contact me. Thank you
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Entry: 21275
Subject:
Robert Selby wrote on December 6, 2001
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was abord the Clymer 1954 to June of 1956.
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Entry: 20633
Subject: USS GEORGE CLYMER APA-27
Debi Dickerhoff wrote on November 14, 2001
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City and State: CHENEY KS
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad served on the Uss George Clymer APA-27 and hauled the third division of the Marines from 1941-1945. He passed away November 9, 1996; his name was Ralph A. Horchem. I would like to hear from anyone who may have served with him and knew him at that time. He was a gunner on the ship. I would like to know where the ship is now and if there are going to be any reunions. These will be special memories not only for me, but, for my son as well. Thankyou.
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Entry: 20479
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF G. CLYMER FOR 1944 TO 1946
Herschel W. Landrum wrote on November 10, 2001
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City and State: HATTIESBURG MS
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: My dad would like to find anyone who served during 1944-1945. He knew one man called "smitty and another man georgia peach who was the machine gunner on his boat
Keywords: Dad's nickname was "mississippi". He drove a landing craft for the beachheads
Entry: 20429
Subject: GEORGE CLYMER SAILOR
Alan Scott wrote on November 8, 2001
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City and State: WALNUT CREEK CA
Unit: MEDICAL/DENTAL
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: lots of years have passed and lots of names
faded....
Keywords: APA 27....Jeff Champlin....Tom Kurtz....Bob
McClain
Entry: 20409
Subject: GOOD OLE GREASY GEORGE,3RD.DIV.
Ron Fulkman wrote on November 6, 2001
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City and State: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ
Unit: 3RD. DIV.B
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: best buddy, art maes, where are you?
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Entry: 19537
Subject: COMPHIIBRON III DIVISION 1952-1955
Hap Parker wrote on September 21, 2001
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone that served in the Flag division in 1952-1955.
Also would like to know where we could find A.J. Smith, James C. Snipes, L.L Gurr or R.M Rose. If you know anything about them, please let us know.
If you were in the flag division, we would like to hear from you!
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Entry: 19344
Subject: WHERE IS OUR SHIP TODAY?
Burt Thulin wrote on September 9, 2001
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City and State: CHAMPLIN MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I was on the George Clymer from 1960-1962, just between Korea and Vietnam. Lucky I guess. Have fond memories of spending my later teen-age years on George and going on the the Wespac cruises.
Was part of the Radio Gang.
Does anyone know what happened to the ship? Have been web surfing to find out, but to not avail. My fear is that they used her for target practice, but I hope not. It would be great to go aboard her again. If anyone knows, please respond!
Thanks,
Burt
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Entry: 19331
Subject: INFORMATION ON WILMER WILEY AND EDWARD BUSHNELL
Warren Johnson wrote on September 9, 2001
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments:
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Entry: 19121
Subject: LAST SHIP
John Mc Leod wrote on September 1, 2001
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City and State: MC LEOD TX
Unit: ENGINEERING
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Last Ship before Beach Jumper Unit ONE. Served 66-67 EM1. Had a damn good XO.
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Entry: 18858
Subject: REUNION IN FORT WORTH
Tom Holman wrote on August 21, 2001
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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to attend the reunion Oct 4-5-6, 01 and make travel arrangements with anyone in San Diego County who would also like to attend. I am also planning on being in San Antonio a few days before the reunion.
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Entry: 18600
Subject: ANYONE KNOW MY DAD?
Mary Metts wrote on August 10, 2001
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City and State: GERRARDSTOWN WV
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I'm looking for anyone that might of served with my dad Rudy Bezock from Brier Hill Pa. His middle name is Jack and I think some called him by this. Also I'm looking for anyone that knew his brother Joe Bezock he was on the Missouri
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Entry: 18351
Subject: USS GEORGE CLYMER APA-27 1951-1954
Ralph Otto wrote on July 30, 2001
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City and State: LIVERMORE CA
Unit: SHIP'S RADIO GANG
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from any members of the George Clymer radio gang from late 1951 to late 1954.
Keywords: Radio gang members 1951-1954.
Entry: 18038
Subject: COMMODOR'S CAT YEARS 53-54-55
Tom Holman wrote on July 17, 2001
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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Anyone who remembers the Commodore? I can't remember his name, but he was a hoot. He had his own personal flag with lightening bolts, stars, and other miscellaneous which when sent up the staff for other ships to see meant "What the Hell"
He also had a cat named hotchie (sp?). I remember the cat's name. joplinmo@msn.com
Keywords: Holman the Yeoman served with Richard Patrick McVeigh and J. B. Poe.
Entry: 16944
Subject: QUESTIONS
Jim Rentfro wrote on May 29, 2001
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Unit: 5/65 TO 7/66
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: anyone know a John Borman that server on the uss george clymer in 1965 and 1966???
Keywords: boat group
Entry: 16547
Subject: USS GEORGE CLYMER APA-27
Robert W. Lyons wrote on May 14, 2001
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City and State: LINCOLN PARK MI
Unit: N-1 DIVISION YN3
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served on the Clymer 1954/55/56. Captain;s yeoman last year on board. Served under E.S.L. Marshall. Yeoman 3rd class, N-1 Division
Keywords: Nickname "Tiger"
Entry: 15898
Subject: RADIOGANG
Fred Henning wrote on April 12, 2001
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City and State: WICHITA KS
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in contact with others who served 52-54
on the USS Clymer, especially those on Radio Gang.
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Entry: 15870
Subject: USS GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27) 1941-1943
Carolyn Bland wrote on April 10, 2001
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City and State: FAIRFIELD IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY FATHER WAS ON THE GEORGE CLYMER DURING 1941-1943! HE IS DECEASED BUT MY BROTHERS AND I WOULD LIKE TO FIND PICTURES AND OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHIP HE SERVED ON. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP. HIS NAME WAS CHARLES THOMAS NEWTON AND THEY SOMETIMES CALLED HIM RED CAUSE HE HAD RED HAIR.
THANKS!
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Entry: 15602
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN MY FATHER
Sue Bailey wrote on March 25, 2001
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father served aboard the USS George Clymer, but not sure of the years. His name was Stephen Krajovic. He was a master of arms. Any information would be of a great help.
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Entry: 15407
Subject: FLAG DIVISION
Ronald Vansaghi wrote on March 11, 2001
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City and State: BONNE TERRE MO
Unit: QM
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served with the Schatz bros,\. also from MO
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Entry: 14791
Subject: DAMAGE CONTROL 1950-51
William Crane wrote on February 3, 2001
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City and State: LAKE FOREST CA
Unit: DAMAGE CONTROL
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: DAMAGE CONTROL
Keywords: 1950-51 George Clymer
Entry: 14147
Subject: PLANK OWNERS REPLY?????/
Bill Klinger wrote on January 7, 2001
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City and State: YUMA AZ
Unit: GUNNERY.
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE ABOARD THE GEROGE CLYMER
42THROUGH 46
Keywords: plank owners of the GEORGE CLYMER????
Entry: 13785
Subject: CREW MEMBER INQUIRY
Thomas Ulmer wrote on December 22, 2000
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City and State: MURPHYSBORO IL
Unit: QUARTERMASTER/SIGNALMAN
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I served aboard the USS tALLADEGA aPA 208 during the Korean War. The Clymer was the flag ship of our Squadron. I was a quartermaster/signalman and spent much time looking at the Clymer for flaghoist and light signals.
I have several slides of the ship and would share them for the cost of making them into pictures.
Iam also looking for a quartermaster school buddy that went to the Clymer by the name of Tyree. He may have been in the flag staff.
O
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Entry: 13580
Subject: BOAT AND DENTAL
Russ Duncan wrote on December 11, 2000
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City and State: FT. SMITH AR
Unit: BOAT - DENTAL
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served on the Clymer 1952-53
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