USS Hamul (AD-20)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Jennifer Villaume wrote on April 19, 2019

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City and State: BATON ROUGE LA

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Comments: Wondering if anyone served with my father Jacques, 58 to 62 on the Hamul. He was a 1st Lt at the time. Later went Navy Reserve and decommissioned as at Lt. Cmdr. Ive heard some great stories and would love to hear more. Thank you!

Keywords: Hamul

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Robert Deans wrote on September 21, 2017

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City and State: EUREKA CA

Unit: USS HAMUL AD20

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am interested in the old USS Hamul AD20 crew especially Richard Cowan and Philip woods or
any that might remember me. I was aboard 1950 - 1954 and loved that old bucket. I was in the
carpenter shop, paint locker, and 1st division.

Keywords: Cowan, Philip, Woods, Deacon

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Jenni Bass Walker wrote on January 18, 2017

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Comments: I am looking for any members who may remember my dad, Jimmy Ray Joe Bass on the USS Hamul from 1953-55. He does not have email, just a phone, he is now 83 years old. So i am posting on his behalf. He would love any contact, email me, and i can give you his info. Thanks in advance.

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Greg Trace wrote on October 20, 2015

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

Unit: USS HAMUL

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad was a radioman onboard USS Hamul 1949-1952, he passed away July 2015 and I am going through his seabag. I found several pictures most without names. Some names I found Bugs Dietzel, Reed & Bob Fleming, Huey George.

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Karen Fontenot wrote on August 13, 2015

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City and State: DUSON LA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am looking for friends of Joe Richard from Louisiana, who served aboard the USS Hamul from September 1950 until December of 1951.

Joe is also a WW II veteran, having served aboard the USS Rigel during December 7, 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor.

He would love to hear from you.

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Duane Wampler wrote on December 21, 2011

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City and State: GOSHEN IN

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am the son of Charles O. Wampler. He served on the
USS Hamul in 1944 to 1945. He was known to be a
welter weight boxer on the ship. He has passed away
in 1994. I am looking for any servicemen who may
have known my father. Please contact me by email.

Keywords: USS Hamul

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David Tucker wrote on March 20, 2011

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City and State: SAN ANGELO TX

Unit: USS HAMUL

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Anyone remember serving with My Grandfather on board USS HAMUL from
57-61 please email any information

Keywords: USS HAMUL, 57-61

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Gilbert Yulfo SR. wrote on November 12, 2010

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City and State: MOCA PR

Unit: FIRST DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: have not rec. your two latest veteran day news.ill be gratfull for ever if you all sentcopies . thanks

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Andrew Huckaby wrote on September 15, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Deck Hand, Boat crew 52-54, Radioman 54-56 HUCK.

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Daniel Whitley wrote on February 8, 2010

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City and State: WILSON NC

Unit: BOAT CREW

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: i served on the hamul from 54-58.
i was in both the first div. and the sec. div. i was a coxswain on the boat, liberty boat , crew
friends that i can recall were charles vaughan, fallencamp, hanson

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Brenda Manning SR. wrote on April 26, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

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Bernie Connolly wrote on September 2, 2008

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Arthur L. Ruth wrote on July 18, 2008

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD IL

Unit: USS HAMUL

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was a cook aboard the Hamul 56 57 58. I was on 2 Wespac cruises. I worked with Crawford,Britton,Vidal,Ashley Emreee,Brewer and many others, I was also friends with Bob Keeney R1 div and Powell from SI I would like to hear from anyone aboard at that time.

Keywords: Hamul

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Angela Errion wrote on July 15, 2008

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City and State: PEORIA IL

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Contact me with any information you have on these vessels and my father. He died 29 years ago from lung cancer.

Keywords: Dad entered 6/11/43 and served on USS Hamul (AD 20) and USS Cockrill (DE 398). Was in Points 40 1/2, American Area Campaign, European African Middle Eastern Area, Asiatic Pacific 1 star
Victory Medal Electrical Grew up in Herrick IL
Interested in learning more about activities of these vessels and anyone that might remember dad, Harold Morgan Bryant. Place of entry was Chicago IL PLace of departure USN PERS PCEN UNIT 8 Great Lakes, IL, served US Nattc Memphis TN, NTSNOB NOR VA. NTS GREAT LAKES IL

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Louis L. Poulin wrote on February 13, 2008

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City and State: AUGUSTA ME

Unit: USS HAMUL

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone stationed on the USS HAMUL from 1949-52. Contact me at email JohnPoulin@msn.com

Keywords: Served on the USS HAMUL 1949-1952 as an Opticalman 2nd Class Served in England Japan and Korea during the Korean War

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Arthur L. Ruth wrote on January 19, 2008

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD IL

Unit: USS HAMUL

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am trying to locate Robert H. Keeney who was on the Hamul AD20 in 1956 57 58.Any info appreciated by e mail aruth404@aol.com

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Bob Spencer SR. wrote on November 28, 2007

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City and State: AZLE TE

Unit: USS HAMUL AD 20X

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: information wrong on title. i'm not ret. from navy

Keywords: boatsn made from 11 15 1954 to 12 20 1956

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Barbara See wrote on June 14, 2007

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Comments: I am looking for information on my grandfather who served in the Navy, William "Bill" See. I know that he served in the Korean War and was aboard USS Benner in 1957 and again in 1960. He also served on Bryce Canyon in 1961. I also know he served aboard USS Hamul but am lacking the years. He was a gunners mate on all ships. My grandfather was killed in 1980 by a drunk driver - I never got to meet him so any information would be greatly appreciated!

Keywords: USS Hamul, USS Benner, and USS Bryce Canyon

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Eugene Francolini wrote on April 21, 2007

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City and State: HAMPTON BAYS NY

Unit: SERVICE DEPT.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served aboard the USS Hamul between 1948 thru 1952.Would be only too glad to speak to any of my old shipmates. Better yet, to sit down and have a drink with them.

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Gilbert Yulfo wrote on October 9, 2006

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City and State: MOCA PR

Unit: IST DIV. USS HAMUL AD20

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: my name as written is correct. 1945 pbm squadron keywest fla. then control tower quonset point r.i. then to my old faithfull uss hamul where i spent over four years. with good memories and bad dreans.

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Charles Wright SR. wrote on September 23, 2006

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City and State: MIDLOTHIAN TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: would like information on USS Hamul reunions and shipmates from1957 1958,

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Yelverton Haynes wrote on September 21, 2006

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City and State: ANNISTON AL

Unit: E DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I SERVED ON THE HAMUL 54-57 AND I WAS LOOKING FOR SOME OLD SHIP MATES...

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Kenneth Karam wrote on August 10, 2006

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Gilbert Yulfo wrote on August 10, 2006

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City and State: MOCA PR

Unit: FIRST DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Seeking and looking for some mates who still may be alive. Serve aboard the USS Hamul 1948 to 1953. from Plymouth England to Japan and N. Korea At this time iam 80 years old and still going full speed ahead. I sure would like to hear from some shipmates. Please E-mail me or write to POBox 1341 Moca Puerto Rico .

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Donald Manley wrote on November 28, 2005

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City and State: NORFOLK VA

Unit: USS HAMUL AD20

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY WHO MAY REMEBER. ESPEICALLY JERRY DOLPHUS WADDEL FROM TBAOR CITY N.C.

Keywords: WORKED IN REPAIR DIV CARPENTER SHOP. MID 50'S. ABOUT SIX YEARS MADE FOUR WEST PAC TRIPS.

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Bob Spencer SR. wrote on October 14, 2005

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City and State: AZLE TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: BOATSIN

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Ray Elsea wrote on August 30, 2005

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City and State: TOLEDO OH

Unit: SIGNAL GANG

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Teresa Kirisits wrote on June 10, 2005

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City and State: PERU IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would love to hear any memories about my dad that anyone could share--he passed away 2 1/2 years ago and he was very much interested in learning what happened to his buddies and his ship. Thanks, vets!

Keywords: Dad served on the Hamul 1948-51, I believe. He was a cook.

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Teresa Kirisits wrote on June 10, 2005

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City and State: PERU IN

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Service or Relationship: Other

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Arthur Small wrote on December 26, 2004

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City and State: ALBANY NY

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: The USS HAMUL (AD-20) reunion will be 4-9 Oct 2005 in Albany NY

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Skip Gaines wrote on November 22, 2004

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Comments: My father,Paul C. Gaines, served on the USS Hamul in 1944 and 1945. I would like to correspond with anyone who might have known him.

He died in l989.

Thanks

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Jackie Holman wrote on September 20, 2004

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City and State: SHAFTER CA

Unit: DIV R3

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Looking for shipmates and specifacally Willliam Bryk, Bill Gamroth, and William Davidson,Flyer

Keywords: Shipmated Electrical Repair

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Melba Fogleman wrote on August 28, 2004

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Keywords: My dad was a deck hand on the hamul during 1951-1955.
I am looking for his shipmates during that time. He was station at Charleston sc and His name is Johnnie Smith. He was also on the USS ARIZON for about 3 monthss during these ears.

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Miguel Alvarez wrote on May 30, 2004

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would like to have some information on my father or where I could search things on the Internet. Pictures would be great or a phone call would work. If there is a reunion sometime soon please forward it to me. My father passed away 8 years ago and this is the only place that I could use to search about him and his military record. All info will be greatly appreciated
Miguel Alvarez
Keemo052003@yahoo.com

Keywords: Possible nickname Manny
He was cook
Served during korea and world war II
Also was on the obrien DD-725

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Norm Mc Donald wrote on May 29, 2004

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City and State: BHC AZ

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: spent many great libertys in england and japan

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Jesus Martinez JR. wrote on May 1, 2004

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Unit: USS FLOYDS BAY 1953-54

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served in Navy 1952-1955
Also served on USS Hamul (foundry) and USS Nereus (foundry)

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Paul Fabacher wrote on March 9, 2004

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Comments: Served on Hamul from 10/54 to 10/57.made 3 cruises to wespac,sea sick time. I was in r-5 div. in the torpedo shop.I was on a kidde cruise.I remember a lot of folks,Kenny Knoup and a lot of the guys in 1st.div.Ronny kolebuck and Bernie Crawford from the ships cooks.Cpo Crash Miller,walter oswald,thos stephens,rl hughes from the torpedo shop,and many others thanks to a cruise book from 1957.The years have gone so fast and I cant believe that it has been almost 50 years ago that I went aboard as a 18 year old.

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Albert Lape wrote on January 29, 2004

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City and State: SALEM OR

Unit: TH DIV. USS HAMUL AD-20

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to have a list of the Ships personel during that period.
E-Mail : ajlape1@msn.com

Keywords: USS Hamul Ad-20
5Th Division
1952 to Dec. 1955

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William Misevich wrote on December 25, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: i could use anything.. stories pictures....and if anyone
knows how or where to fix his old etched lighter...thanks

Keywords: joesph keselis ..any one have any info on my grandpa

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Lynne Flores wrote on August 10, 2003

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City and State: IA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Just wondering if anyone else will be attending the USS Hamul reunion in Seattle this year? This will be my father's first time attending a reunion of this sort, and I know he is looking forward to reconnecting with former shipmates. My father, Ed Zack (Zachwieja) was a Quartermaster on the Hamul from 52-53. Please feel free to e-mail me if you're going to this reunion. Thanks!

Keywords: Ed Zack/Zachwieja, Quartermaster 52-53

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Edgar (Bud) Simpson wrote on May 24, 2003

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City and State: LOGAN OH

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am not a Korean War vet, but I served aboard the Hamul in 1960 for 6 or 7 months. I was an Opticalman 2nd class and in charge of the optical repair shop in the Repair Div. I was discharged while aboard the Hamul in Dec. of 1960 in Long Beach, CA. I believe that the Hamul was then headed for the East coast to be de-commisioned. My strongest memories of the Hamul were of the movie "The Wackiest Ship in the Navy". Part of it was filmed along side in Pearl Harbor. It wasn't an academy award film, but Hamul survivers might want to rent that movie and relive a few memories. It starred Jack Lemmon and Ricky Nelson.

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Orville Christy wrote on May 9, 2003

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City and State: HUNTINGTON WV

Unit: ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Diane Briskey wrote on April 22, 2003

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Comments: I am looking for any shipmates who remember my Dad, Edward Zack (Zachwieja in the service) from his time aboard the USS Hamul AD 20 in 1953. He served as a Quartermaster aboard the ship. He remembers a Maurice Goff from Indiana, but hasn't been able to come up with other names. He'd really like to have a list of shipmates to see if other names look familiar to him. He knows they went to Japan to dock. Pictures from that time would be great! Thanks for any help!

Keywords: My Dad, Edward Zack (Zachwieja in the service) was stationed aboard the USS Hamul AD 20 in 1953.

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John R. Baker wrote on March 21, 2003

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City and State: OZARK MO

Unit: USS HAMUL AD-20 BOAT SHOP

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Served abord Hamul from 11/55 til 5/57 Made two
Far East Cruises and saw a lot of the World! I was an EN-3 in the Boat Engine Repair Shop. Friends incl. Stafford Miller, Oscar Vails,Leland and Eugene Pigg, and others whose names fail me. Great crew and fond memories!! John

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Clifford Burchfield wrote on January 10, 2003

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City and State: OAKRIDGE TN

Unit: R- DIVISION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: This is a big Hello to all the guys that was on the ship USS HAMUL AD 20 . My name is clifford Burchfield any one out there send me a e-mail that remembers me or would like to talk about the ship

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Carmen Myers wrote on January 8, 2003

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Comments: I would love a photo of the ship for my Dad

Keywords: WOEPZ call signal Chuck Mesenbring Radio operator.There when ship hit after war II ended

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Albert Lape wrote on October 1, 2002

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City and State: SALEM OR

Unit: 'R' DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for any crew members that served on the Hamul from Jan,52 to Dec. 55.
By the way, may I make a suggestion: I wish everyone would name their division.

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Don Horne wrote on July 26, 2002

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City and State: MIMS FL

Unit: REFRIGERATION DEPT.

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Would like to hear from any one that was aboard around the same time I was. Late 1957-1961.

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John Skeens wrote on July 16, 2002

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City and State: BRIDGEPORT OH

Unit: !ST. DIVISON

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was onboard
1950-51.
Give me a hit.....
Thanks........

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Lori Jenco wrote on June 25, 2002

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Comments: My father, Harold E. Good, proudly served on the USS Hamul AD 20, from 1950-1952 in ommunications. I am very happy, and proud, to be his daughter and would like to communicate with other crewmembers that might have served with my dad. All messages will be promptly relayed to Dad, and I'm sure he would love to hear from his buddies!
Dad refuses to own a computer so, I'm the link to the past regarding his military career. As the wife of a military member myself, I wish to say "Thank You" to the crew of the USS Hamul for your bravery and service to God and country!

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