USS Hailey (DD-556)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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David Roberts wrote on May 26, 2020

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City and State: SIOUX CITY IA

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: N/A

Comments: My dad a Petty Officer (Radar man) was on The USS Hailey during the Korean War. George Roberts was his name and I was wondering if anyone remembers him.

Keywords: Petty Officer (Radar man)

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Leroy Foster wrote on October 30, 2016

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City and State: WESTFIELD NY

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Please email me to pass contact info to FRANK JACK BOILER MAN USS HAILEY DD556

Keywords: USS HAILEY

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Herbert Holt wrote on October 13, 2016

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City and State: SYMSONIA KY

Unit: USS HAILEY ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Herbert E. Holt Died May 9,2016 at the age of 84

With military rites at Maplelawn cemetery Paducah, Ky.
Herbert served 1951-1955 Korea was time.

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James V. Berry wrote on July 26, 2016

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City and State: LOCKPORT IL

Unit: USS HAILEY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for any deck apes that are still living or deceased.

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Robert Zuidema wrote on February 18, 2016

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City and State: OCALA FL

Unit: USS HAILEY- ET-2

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I served aboard the HAILEY, DD-556 from about august 1954 thru about July 1955 as ET-1, then ET-2, went on Med cruise and upon return cruised in the Caribbean out of Mobile, Alabama. If anyone still alive who served aboard during this period wishes to contact me I would appreciate it.

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Jon Hughes wrote on January 19, 2016

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City and State: HUMBLE TX

Unit: USS HAILEY DD-556 DESRON 47

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information and/or stories (good and more probably, not so good) about my grandfather, CWT Ben Strickland who served aboard the Hailey from her shakedown cruise in late 1943 through the end of the war. He died long ago but the only thing he would tell my mom about his time in the Navy was that he was the Chief of the Head, and [he] was damned good at it! It wasn't until years after his death that my mother learned what he meant. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: USS Hailey, DD-556, DesRon 47, Ben Strickland, 1943-1946

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on January 10, 2012

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Comments: On Feb.2,1953,a F9F-5 aircraft Bu.No.26152 of Squadron
VF-781 off of the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany-CVA-
34,was hit by enemy AAA fire, and ditched in Wonsan
Harbor. The pilot, Lt.(jg)Burdett L.Ives was rescued
by the USS Hailey-DD-556. WELL DONE,USS Hailey-DD-556.

Keywords: F9F-5-VF-781-USS Oriskany-CVA-34-Wonsan Harbor-

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Ronald Waddell wrote on May 2, 2011

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City and State: JONESBORO AR

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: would like to hear from Edward or Edgar Freeman from Cullman, Alabama, who served aboard USS Hailey during 1951-54. My twin brother, Donald, and I served aboard the Hailey from 1951-1954 after we recommissioned it in San Diego. 

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Jerry Gordon Smith SR. wrote on November 16, 2010

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City and State: AVON PARK FL

Unit: US ARMY 3RD ID

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served with Lonnie Gandy
flash3@embarqmail.com

Keywords: smitty

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Jerry Gordon Smith SR. wrote on November 16, 2010

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City and State: AVON PARK FL

Unit: US ARMY 3RD ID

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served with Lonnie Gandy
flash3@embarqmail.com

Keywords: smitty

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David Roberts wrote on August 15, 2010

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City and State: KANSAS CITY MO

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments:

Keywords: George Roberts, Petty Officer and Radar Man in the Korean War on The USS Hailey. Just wondering if anybody may recognize the name.

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Charles Wersinger SR. wrote on March 6, 2010

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City and State: DUNNELLON FL

Unit: COOK

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANY ONE THAT WAS ON THE HAILEY FROM 1952 TO 1956.

Keywords: CHUCK

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Thomas Ioven wrote on September 21, 2009

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City and State: SUNSET BEACH NC

Unit: BALSAM MATE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served 1956-57

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Irene Conlin wrote on February 8, 2009

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

Unit: USS HAILEY, KOREAN WAR

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Fred Sammis wrote on June 30, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Desron 20 was called Guardian of The Sea.

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Lynda Matthews wrote on May 24, 2008

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Comments: Looking for old shipmates who were on the uss hailey with my dad Vernon Latsha. He worked in the engine room and has recently been diagnosis with Mesothelioma, a lung cancer cased by asbestos exposure. He said he work for 4 years exposed to it while on the ship....anyone with information on shipmates, who have been diagnosed with this type of cancer, please contact me. Thank you

Keywords: uss Hailey dd556

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Ben Achee wrote on October 24, 2007

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City and State: BOSSIER CITY LA

Unit: DD-556

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was a Disbursing Clerk Third Class on the Hailey DD556 from Spring, 1956 to October, 1957. Hailey was homeported Newport, RI. We plane guarded in Pensacola, in Boston Naval Yards Summer 1956, Gitmo shakedown cruise and Med cruise summer,1957. We went thru the Suez Canal summer, 1957 and operated in Red Sea for a month. Had liberty in Aden, Aden which I believe is called Dubai now. I stayed in the Naval Reserve with my last sixteen years in RNMCB-28 Seabee Unit.

Keywords: USS Hailey DD-556

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Charles Williams wrote on August 4, 2006

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City and State: YORK PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for any shipmates who would remember my father (deceased) he served on the uss hailey from 1957-1961, he was a boiler maker/ fireman

Keywords: personal friends of my late fater

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Tember Hamilton wrote on September 27, 2005

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Comments: hey, I am looking for info on my cousins.

Neil Derby machinist mate 3rd class- navy- U.S.S. Hailey/ U.S.S. Macon

Richard Emmett Derby 1951 engineman 3rd class- navy- U.S.S. Hailey

Charles Lou Derby 1st class seaman (cook) Air force/ Navy- retired in 1959- U.S.S. Hailey

I know thwy were brothers and Neil and Richard lied about Charles age so he could enlist. If anyone knows of them e-mail me plz.

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Tom Burbick wrote on July 31, 2005

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City and State: LAKELAND FL

Unit: USS HAILRY DD556

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS,I ASSUME THAT MANY HAVE PASSED.
I AM 70

Keywords: LOOKING FOR FRANCES ATWATER,C.J. GUMINAIC,PETER KALE,VINCENT PERRY

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Robert Blake wrote on July 24, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: USS Haley DD556 Pacific Fleet under Halsey

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Ray Thomas wrote on May 19, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Served aboard hailey as shipfitter with Martin Greaney. Any info on reunions, etc. let me know.

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Janette Black wrote on April 18, 2005

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City and State: VAUGHN WA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Im looking for anyone who may have known my Dad.His name James LeFaive, But he had nick names also, like JJ, Frenchy,and Jimmy.I really Dont know what he did on the Hailey, some have said he may have been a cook. Any information I can get would be woonderful. Thank you J Black

Keywords: USS Hailey 1951-1952

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Joe Ginochio wrote on March 28, 2005

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City and State: CONCORD CA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I have an uncle Horance Enea that served on the USS HAILEY 1943-1944. I am currently looking for a complete roster during this time period.
He is now 92 and I have been enjoy lisening to his stories over and over.

Keywords: MULLIGAN

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Ron Bennett wrote on September 17, 2004

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Comments: Any info on deceased crewmates-let me know.

Keywords: Served on Hailey-44 months-Haveupdate on roster and
memorium for deceased shipmates-1943-1960
If you don;t rcv ship reunion notice-let me know your
address,when served and rank

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Diana Phillips wrote on May 21, 2004

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City and State: DOLGEVILLE NY

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Comments: My Father served aboard the USS Hailey DD556 from Dec 1959 to 1962 when it was turned over to Brazil. He worked with the engine group. I am looking for some friends of his. They are (sorry for any miss spelling of names) Jerry Homequest, Roger Hall and Henry Oldengarm. I grew up listening to stories of Dad's days in the Navy and thought it would be nice to find some of his buddies for him. If you have any information please contact me. This would be a great present for my Dad. Thank-you very much.

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Jerry Hale wrote on January 7, 2004

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City and State: DELTONA FL

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I'm trying to find a picture of the USS Hailey to include in the bio of a friend Joel Masur who served on that vessel 1951-1955. Can someone please eMail me one?

Thanks

Jerry Hale
[I'm USN ('55-79) and USMM ('79-99) Ret]

Keywords: USS Hailey DD-556.

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Francis Atwater wrote on December 7, 2003

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City and State: BOWDOINHAM ME

Unit: ZONAR

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: aboard in early 50`s

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Janet McIlhaney wrote on June 12, 2003

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City and State: PFLUGERVILLE TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My husband and I recently met Roger Naylor,
who served aboard the USS Hailey during
WWII. My husband's dad, Frank McIlhaney Jr.
(Tex) also served aboard the USS Hailey with
Roger. Roger has written a book, "The
Rangefinder, Tarawa to Tokyo", that tells the
story of the USS Hailey's exploits during WWII.
He has done an awesome job in the writing of
this book.

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Jessica Hughey wrote on January 5, 2003

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City and State: KINGSLAND TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather, Frank B McIlhaney Jr., while aboard the U.S.S. Haley during WWII. I am interested in any stories of my grandfather that someone might like to share. Thank you.

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Jerry Cokewell wrote on September 10, 2002

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City and State: GAYLORD MI

Unit: NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: SERVED ABOARD USS HAILEY DD 556 1957 UNTIL 1961
LOOKING TO CONTACT SHIP MATES. I HAVE MANY PICTURE AND WISH TO EXCAHNGE FOR COPIES OF YOURS.

Keywords: SERVED ABOARD USS HAILEY DD 556 1957 UNTIL 1961

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Normand Gregoire wrote on August 9, 2002

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City and State: CHESAPEAKE VA

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for shipmates. Reported aboard Jan 59 as a seaman assigned to Deck Force then to OC Division as a Quartermaster. Served until 1962 and helped to turnover the ship to Brazil. Left her as a QM2 and was assigned aboard the USS WADLEIGH DD689 and the list goes on for the next 22 years. Finally retired in Jan 81 as LT LDO Deck.

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Jared Bazis wrote on August 2, 2002

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Samuel Boatwright wrote on July 17, 2002

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City and State: KEENE VA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served from May 1951 to February 1954. I would be interested in being contacted by anyone that served during that time on the USS Hailey. My email is sjboat4@aol.com.

Thanks,

SJ Boatwright

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WIlliam Carter wrote on February 8, 2002

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City and State: SHOW LOW AZ

Unit: DD556

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: My dad, George Carter, served aboard the Hailey as a Machinist Mate in WWII. Anybody surfing this site that may have served with him please contact me.

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Charles Drew wrote on January 5, 2002

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City and State: FRESNO CA

Unit: COMMUNICATION DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served aboard the Hailey as a radio operator from 1955 to 1958. I went aboard as a RMSA and departed RM2. It was home for me for that time and I gained immeasurable experiences during my tour of duty on the ship.

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David J. Andreoni wrote on December 26, 2001

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City and State: FT. LAUDERDALE FL

Unit: USS HAILEY DD556

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I initially served aboard the Hailey as a white hat. I continued with my tenure of the Naval Reserve. Upon graduation from college, I received a commission.I completed 22 years, and retired a LT. Commander. I shall always be indebted to the "HAILEY" for a great life experience.

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David J. Andreoni wrote on December 25, 2001

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City and State: FT. LAUDERDALE FL

Unit: USNR

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: My nickname was Duke, I served aboard the Hailey as a Quatermaster.

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Dan (DeSarbo) Keenan wrote on June 2, 2001

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Unit: USS HAILEY DD556 1951-1955

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Darren Pearce wrote on March 31, 2001

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Comments: Looking to find anyone that knew my father that served on the USS hailey during the Korean war. My fathers name is Roy D. Pearce (BMSN. My father passed away many years ago, and I am just looking for someone who knew him to tell me what he was like when he served in the Navy. I am a Navy Veteran of Desert Storm. I tried to follow in my fathers foot steps. Anyone who knew him please reply

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Skip Hailey wrote on October 20, 2000

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Comments: Mr. Nangle,
My name is Skip Hailey. I served as a Naval Aviator in Vietnam (circa 1969-1971) and flew off the USS. Kitty Hawk. I have 157 missions over "downtown" (Hanoi).
If possible, I would like to know the person, and any background, that the USS. Hailey was named for.
My father was a Navel Aviator also. He flew F6F's in WWII in the Pacific. I was just wondering if there's a connection.
Thank you in advance for the information.
Skip Hailey

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George O'Connell wrote on July 18, 2000

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City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Would like to verify (?) whether "Mac" MacGregor
served on Hailey. His wife (my aunt) says she thinks the ships name was Hailey and this is the only Hailey I have located. He was MM2 and possibly a plank owner.
Thanks for any help.

Keywords: Malcolm R. (Richard) MacGregor
Jersey City NJ

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Joseph Croghan wrote on December 29, 1999

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: USS HAILEY DD 556

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am new at this,just got this computer around thanksgiving.had the pleasure of contacting Dom Casenza. We served together in the after fireroom of the Hailey.He has been telling me about different ones we served with. I left Great Lakes march 17 1951 and reported aboard the Hailey at the repair base in San Diego, Ca. I stayed on untill about Sept 1954, when the ship left for the MED.
Joe CROGHAN BT2

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Mike Rockwood wrote on December 17, 1999

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City and State: SEMINOLE FL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I FOUND AN ITEM WITH THE USS HAILEY DD556 AND THE WORDS DESRON 20, CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT IT MEANS? THANK YOU, MIKE

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