USS Hamner (DD-718)

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Bob Brodesser wrote on April 29, 2023

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City and State: BOISE ID

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Service or Relationship: Navy

Comments: Trying to find & make contact with any of my old shipmates--
1953-1957.

Would like very much to make contact

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William Golder wrote on April 12, 2016

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City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SO

Unit: USS HAMNER DD718

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: looking for old friend from on board the Hamner DD718. Richard Hill MM3 1966

Keywords: DD718

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Patty Keys wrote on January 26, 2014

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City and State:

Unit: USS HAMNER ASSOCIATION

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am the secretary of the USS Hamner (DD718) Association. I try to reunite shipmates using our Facebook page and email and our annual reunions. We also have newsletters and other methods to find each other. Our Facebook page has had some successes with 219 followers!

Please join us at the reunion in Seattle, WA in September. Email me for more info. The reunion will be Sep 10 thru 14.

Visit us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/USS-Hamner-DD718/181783542612?ref=hl
and our webpage: www.usshamner.com

Keywords: On the way, Hamner, reunion, shipmates and friends

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Dwight Cimino (Olivere) wrote on February 24, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am looking for two shipmates from 1964 and 1965:
Machinery Repairman 1st Tom James, and Machinist Mate
3rd Mike Frank.

Would love to hear from either one.

May God bless,
Dwight (Olivere) Cimino

Keywords: personal friends

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Bert Berry wrote on January 26, 2011

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City and State: SAND SPRINGS OK

Unit: 7TH FLEET

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Michael (Mike) Varela wrote on June 23, 2010

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City and State: RENO NV

Unit: US NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I came across this web site and thought perhaps I could find shipmates I served with. My name is Michael Varela (Mike) and I was aboard the Hamner between Oct. 55 and end of Jan. 56. I'm looking for shipmates that might remember me that were aboard during this period. I was an MM3 and worked in the engine room. It's hard to remember names since it's been so long. At this point in my life I'm 77 and enjoy skiing the whole seaon and motorcycling all the time (love riding bikes). I sometimes remember about my navy life, which I enjoyed very much and some of guys I best knew along the way. It was some of the best times of my life especially being young and foot loose. Be in touch if you come across this message.

Keywords: Joined the Navy Feb. 1952. Served Aboard The USS Dixie AD14 From Sept. 1952 to Oct. 1955. Than aboad the USS Hamner DD718 from Oct. 1955 to end of Jan. 1956, a short time. Got discharged on Feb. 7, 1956, end of my Naval career.

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Del Mancuso wrote on February 19, 2010

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City and State: FRANKIN NC

Unit: U S S HAMNER DD 718

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: SINCE THIS POSTING, IT HAS BEEN MY GOOD FORTUNE TO HAVE MADE CONTACT IN PERSON, BY PHONE OR EMAIL WITH THE FOLLOWING SHIPMATES: BOBBY BREWER, WAYNE GABBERT,JOHN PEEDE, DON JANTZ, ED SIKOROVSKY and GEORGE BAUMNN- WE WERE ALL ABOARD THE HAMNER AT THE SOMETIME DURING THE YEARS OF 1956 TO 1958. IF MORE OF YOU,OUR FELLOW SHIPMATES, ARE OUT THERE READING THIS-IT WOULD BE GREAT HEARING FROM YOU.
HAVE A GOOD DAY AND A BETTER TOMORROW-
DEL MANCUSO

Keywords: USS HAMNER DD-718 "ON THE WAY"

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Lyman Johnson JR. wrote on February 4, 2010

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City and State: AURORA CO

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Was in CIC for shore bombardment

Keywords: Sailed with the Missouri out of Sasebo,Japan

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Larry Mintun wrote on November 24, 2009

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City and State: VALENCIA CA

Unit: ELECTRONIC TECHS

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I boarded the Hamner in San Diago and enjoyed seeing many Far East ports. Sasebo, Hawaii, Phillipines, Hong Kong, etc. Many happy memories even though I served on the Hamner for only a short time. I would love to hear from anyone who served with me in the '63-'64 timeframe.

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William (Bill) Everhart wrote on July 27, 2009

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City and State: VENTURA CA

Unit: US NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I served on the USS Hamner from Nov. '64 through Nov. '66. Served off the coast of Viet Nam. Saw liberty in the Phillipines, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Was onboard during FRAM at Hunters Point in 1965.
If anybody remembers me or has any pictures to share please contact me.
Take care - Bill

Keywords: Bill Everhart, boatswain, swabby, deckhand, viet nam, subic bay, teddy del resario, olangapo

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Michael (Mike) Best wrote on July 27, 2009

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: USS RUPERTUS DD851

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: LOOKING FOR MY COUSIN SAM YANCEY OR ANY INFORMATION REGARDS HIM. LAST SAW HIM IN DIEGO 1955. HADD SEVERAL 72'S WITH HIM AT HOME IN LONG BEACH. MY GRANDMOTHER, A YANCEY, AND MOM WERE ABLE TO VISIT SEVERAL TIMES AND THAT WAS WONDERFUL. BELIEVE AS MEMORY SERVES THE HAMMER DID A WESTPAC TOUR AND WE LOST CONTACT WITH HIM. IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS INFO WOULD APPRECIATE IT.

GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVED AND I WILL SEE YOU AT FINAL MUSTER, AND THAT SPECIAL SEA AND ANCHOR DETAIL SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. I AM PROUD TO HAVE BEEN ONE OF YOU.

Keywords: REQUESTED EMAIL CORRECTION

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William Miller wrote on June 19, 2009

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City and State: WASILLA AK

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am looking for any of the electronics techs from 56-60. Also Tommy Cox are you there? Also, my nick name was Wee Willie.

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Benata-Janie Sims/Coburn wrote on October 23, 2008

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City and State: ONTARIO CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the daughter of George born in September of 1953 and I have been looking for my father now for 13 years he was never told that my mother was pregant and I was 41 years old when I was told about him. Please help me find him before it is to late. I need to be able to say those wonderful words "Dad" in this life time...

Keywords: George Mc Meekin (not sure of the spelling) But his nicknamed "Mac" on the ship
My Father server on the U.S.S. Hamner in 1952/1953 he was stationed in Long Beach or San Diego Ca. He would have been about 19 years old then. He server with my brother-in-law Ken Keele and KB Taylor.

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Sheldon Haymond wrote on January 29, 2008

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City and State: BELGRADE MT

Unit: U.S.S. HAMNER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known my Father Donald R Haymond. I beleive that he served aboard the U.S.S. Hamner in Korea as a Sonarman Second Class. During approximately 1950 to 1953. Born in Livingston, Montana in 1929.

Keywords: Served on the U.S.S. Hamner. Nicknames: Big Red or Little Red

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William Miller wrote on January 20, 2008

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City and State: WASILLA AK

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: would like to hear from anyone on the hamner 57-60.

Keywords: served aboard the hamner, 57-60, hugh baptista are you out there? left the ship in san diego.

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Domenick Catalano SR. wrote on September 13, 2007

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City and State: PORT CHESTER NY

Unit: 7TH FLEET

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: LOKING FOR SOME OF MY SHIPMATES

Keywords: CAT KOREA ALL BATTLES

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Charles Teeter wrote on August 23, 2007

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City and State: SAN FRANCISCO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: My dad , Capt. Phillip H Teeter served on Destroyers most of his career. Skippered the USS Hamner I believe early 50s to 1960 or so. Wondered if anyone had pics to share

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Duane Tucker wrote on June 13, 2007

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City and State: CHIPLEY FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: i served with hoot in 1950 etc.....i was a radioman on the hamner while he was a signalman.....he spent many hours in the radio shack to get out of the weather etc.....was a very funny guy......enjoyed knowing him.....sincerely....duane tucker...rm2... 48-52, hamner 50-52

Keywords: hamner

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Ferris (Skeet) Altice JR. wrote on August 6, 2005

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

Unit: SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Ferris (Skeet) Altice JR. wrote on August 6, 2005

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

Unit: SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Carol Foster wrote on May 17, 2005

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City and State: PORT ARTHUR TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello, I am looking for anyone who was stationed in San Diego who knows my father William H Foster
who was on the Hamner, thanks!

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Donald Saucier wrote on September 19, 2004

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Comments: I served aboard the Hamner from Apr 1966 to Mar 1967. It was a tour to remember for a life.

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George Worroll wrote on September 12, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone that was friends with my father and lost touch. He was a radar operator, made it to Petty Officer Second Class, name was George Everett Worroll. I'll forward any emails for him that are sent to george.worroll@gmail.com

Keywords: George Worroll Radar Operator

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Adam Hamner wrote on July 6, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: For those interested in photos and history, please look up these sites:

http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/718.htm

http://www.destroyers.org/nl-histories/dd718-nl.htm

You will find a few good photos of the HAMNER and a partial history. I hope this helps.

- Adam

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Susan Pelletier wrote on April 25, 2004

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City and State: NORTHFIELD NH

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father James A Smith, BM3 on the USS Hamner from 1950-1954. He Would like to know if anyone has information on these people. He was originally from Maine and was nicknamed Smitty.
The Taylor Twins were from Whittier CA. Dad worked at Kenwood Cake Company a bakery for safe way stores. Kenneth Taylor and Penny Keele worked there also. He stayed with the Bera Family, Colleen, Alice, Gloria,and Ronald and another boy, Their mother's name was Sarah. He had a brand new 1955 Plymouth with shift on the dashboard. William Taylor worked at Trans-World Freight Company washing all their trucks. Frank went back to Napa Valley and Kennth Keele went back to Utah. The twins would remember that he owed Willy money for Call me Curly Clothing Store when he headed back East.

Keywords: Frank Trumbell
The Taylor Twins
Kenneth Keele

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Holly Turner wrote on December 7, 2003

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City and State: ENGLEWOOD FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any shipmates that remember my grandfather.

Keywords: Robert Watson Gibson JR. Singleman during 46/47/or48. Served in China. Nickname was I believe was (Hoot)

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Kenneth C. Henry wrote on October 25, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: USS ARCHERFISH (AGSS-311)

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Captain William S. Finn, USN (Ret)passed away on October 5, 2003 due to
heart failure. Captain Finn was born in New York City in 1914, to emigrant
parents from Ireland and Scotland.

He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and entered the U.S. Naval Academy,
graduating with the class of 1938. Reporting to duty in Hawaii, he was the
duty officer on board USS Dolphin (SS169) when Pearl Harbor was attacked
December 7, 1941, and was aboard her as well during the Battle of Midway.

After command of the USS Archerfish (SS311), he taught at the Naval Academy
and was Captain of the USS Hamner (DD718) during the Korean War. He later
had command of Destroyer Division 52, the USS Prairie (AD15), and the
Service Schools at the Naval Training Center in San Diego. He retired with
the rank of Captain in 1967.

Services were held at the Coronado Naval Amphibious Base chapel on Sunday,
October 12, 2003.

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Lawrence Bingham wrote on May 21, 2003

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City and State: PORT ANGELES WA

Unit: USS HAMNER/ AFT ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Boarded the ship in San Diego went to tresure Island and then into dry dock at Goverment Island in Alemieda Cali. Then onto Portland Ore. where we trained the navy reserves.

Keywords: Looking for Mike Joao, Allen Dougless, all with me in Portland Ore.

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Dave Whiting wrote on April 16, 2003

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father wants to get in touch with a friend
from the Hamner. His name is Caudill (RM).
If you have any info about him, please e-mail
me at davwhiting@yahoo.com.

Keywords: Gordon S. Whiting ET-2
Radio Shack

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Jack Varner wrote on January 18, 2003

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City and State: CHATTANOOGA TN

Unit: FIRST DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: It is doubtful that any one will remember me but if I get lucky let me hear from you.

Keywords: I spent my last several months on the ship. It was some of the best duty that I had during my four years in the navy. I was a master of arms. I have always thought that the reason was I wouldn't have to stand watches and might consider staying in. I had some great times while tied up to buoy # 25 and into Deigo every night. My tour aboard was short but had the rest of my naval experience been as good, I am sure I would have stayed in.

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Del Mancuso wrote on July 28, 2002

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City and State: FL

Unit: USS HAMNER DD 718

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I would like to communicate with any of the old supply department personnel under the Supply Officers: LTJGs William Stambaugh and Edmond Sikorovsky. Two crusies included stops at Brisbane and Melbourne, Austrailia with two shellback initiations. Looking for some of the old gang in the supply department. Jose "JC" Borja; Bob Brenning,Bobby D Ivory; Robert Klaskin; James Stewart;Harold Jeffery; John Peede; Wayne B Gabbert; Hugh Baptista. Don Jantz, who I had a phone conversation, after 40+ years. Maybe we can make the next Hamner reunion 2003. I you are out there or someone out there who is in contact with any of you, will pass this information on. Please try and make contact. I cannot confirm the following but my limited personal research leads me to believe Hugh Baptista,Bob Brenning and JC Borja have passed on,I sincerely hope my reasearch is incorrect.

Keywords: Supply Dept Westpac Cruises 1956-1958

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Del Mancuso wrote on July 28, 2002

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City and State: FL

Unit: USS HAMNER DD 718

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I would like to communicate with any of the old supply department personnel under the Supply Officers: LTJGs William Stambaugh and Edmond Sikorovsky. Two crusies included stops at Brisbane and Melbourne, Austrailia with two shellback initiations. Looking for some of the old gang in the supply department. Jose "JC" Borja; Bob Brenning,Bobby D Ivory; Robert Klaskin; James Stewart;Harold Jeffery; John Peede; Wayne B Gabbert; Hugh Baptista. Don Jantz, who I had a phone conversation, after 40+ years. Maybe we can make the next Hamner reunion 2003. I you are out there or someone out there who is in contact with any of you, will pass this information on. Please try and make contact. I cannot confirm the following but my limited personal research leads me to believe Hugh Baptista,Bob Brenning and JC Borja have passed on,I sincerely hope my reasearch is incorrect.

Keywords: Supply Dept Westpac Cruises 1956-1958

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Michael (Mike) Best wrote on June 5, 2002

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: USS RUPERTUS DD851

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY COUSIN SAMMY YANCEY SERVED ABOARD THE HAMNER IN 53/54/55. I KAST SAWE SAMMY WHILE THE HAMNER WAS ALONGSIDE THE USS PIEDMONT AD 17. WE HAD A FEW LIBERTYS TOGETHER. I WAS TRANSFERED TO LONG BEACH AND THE RUPERTUS DD851 AND LOST CONTACT WITH HIM. I HEARD A RUMOR SOMETIME BACK THAT HE HAD BEEN INJURED IN A HUNTING ACCIDENT IN KANSAS. ANY MATE WHO KNEW OR REMEMBERS SAM YANCEY I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY/ALL INFORMATION. THANKS AND REQUESR PERMISSION TO LEAVE THE SHIP SIR!!!!!

Keywords: NEED INFORMATION ABOUT COUSIN

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Domenick Catalano wrote on October 22, 2001

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City and State: PORT CHESTER NY

Unit: 7TH FLEET 1947-1951

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: LOKING FOR SOME OF MY SHIPMATES

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Jerry Jacob wrote on October 8, 2001

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City and State: STERLING KS

Unit: RADIO

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for John Swallow and John Hanstead. Served aboard Hamner 58 to 61. Would like to hear from anyone else serving aboard at that time.

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Donald Hoover wrote on October 6, 2001

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City and State: WARRENSBURG MO

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I served on the USS Hamner in the late fifties as CSSN

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Sharynn L. McGee wrote on July 12, 2001

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City and State: TORRANCE CA

Unit: SERVED FROM 1951 TO 1953

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am looking for photos, of course, as well as any info you may have on this ship and its crew. A friend's Father served aboard her from 51-53. He is also looking for his old friend from this ship, his name is Harry Gerard Davidson......any info would be greatly appreciated....thank you, kindly. Sharynn L. McGee

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Douglas B. (Doug) Whitenack wrote on July 8, 2001

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City and State: DALEVILLE VA

Unit: RADIO GANG

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for shipmate:Earl J Ingalls from Sterling Kansas, He was a QMSN, and was aboard 1951 to approx 1953. Was trans. to the USS Wiltsie (DD 717)I think. After the Navy he was in Ft. Collins CO. working and owning a Christmas tree farm.If you know of Earl or his location please contact me at my address or phone.(call collect)

Keywords: Shipmates:Mervin Cassatt,Leo Bedsole,Jim ,Anthony Jose,Jack Knight

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Ed Shugzda wrote on May 5, 2001

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

Unit: USS HAMNER DESCON 15

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Would like to find out where ship is now located and other members who served at this time.

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Frank Magistro wrote on February 17, 2001

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City and State: TOPEKA KS

Unit: USS HAMNER (DD-718)

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am Frank L. Magistro, the Secretary of the
USS Hamner DD-718 Reunion Association. If you are interested in our Assn and our next reunion in 10/01 in Las Vegas, please e-mail me and I will put you on the mailing list for the Hamner Hustler Newsletter, which I publish, and send you a list of over 500 shipmates who served in Hamner. There may be someone on the list you know and we probably have their phone numbers and addresses. Please contact me as we are seeking all interested parties for membership in our Assn.
Thanks for your interest.
Frank L. "Moose" Magistro 66-70 TM3

Keywords: USS Hamner DD-718, Gearing Class Destroyer
7/46 thru 10/79

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Ed Bender wrote on February 9, 2001

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City and State: ALTA LOMA CA

Unit: DESRON15

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for old shipmates who served on Hamner in the 1974-1979 era

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Susan Pelletier wrote on December 25, 2000

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Comments: My father James A Smith originally from Rockland Maine hs been searching for these men. He served with them from 1950-1954 in the Korean War.

Keywords: Frank Trumbell
The Taylor Twins
Kenneth Keele

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Stephan (Jeremiah) Johnson wrote on November 5, 2000

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Unit: USS HAMNER DD718 76- 79

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: USS HAMNER DD718 76- 79

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Gary Hodge wrote on October 16, 2000

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City and State: MORRISTOWN TN

Unit: SEARVED ON USS HAMNER 1976-1979

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: i would like to have a picture of my ship or know how to get in touch with some one who searved the same time i did

Keywords: i worked in the foward fireroom as third class petty officer

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Bob Hamner wrote on September 7, 2000

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Comments: i would like to keep up with latest info for family ties.

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Whit Congleton wrote on July 10, 2000

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City and State: WASHINGTON NC

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: the USS HAMNER DD 718 was named after my wifes grand father Henry R. HAMNER we are looking to build a nice collection of items form the HAMNER any help would be nice

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Fred Hamner wrote on February 1, 2000

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City and State: CLOVIS NM

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

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Karen McAllister wrote on December 9, 1999

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Kenneth Keele, is interested in finding people that served the same time.
Also stories of the battles in Korea.

Keywords: Personal Friends

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Sharon Jennings wrote on October 27, 1999

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City and State: INDEPENDENCE MO

Unit: USS HAMNER

Service or Relationship: Navy

Comments: My father served in the Navy aboard the USS Hamner from 51-54(?). I found this website in family PC magazine and decided to check it out.

I will definitely have my father look at it soon.

Thanks, this will be a great resource since very little is heard of the Korean War.

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Stan Curtis wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: SIERRA VISTA AZ

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Comments: WOULD LIKE TO SEE ALL OF THE BATTLES THE USS HAMNER WAS IN DURING THE KOREAN WAR I SERVED FROM EARLEY 52 56 THANKS SO FOR YOUR WEBB SITE IS GOOD

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