USS Hancock (DD-675)

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Charles Cheesebrough wrote on January 20, 2020

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City and State: NEW BERN NC

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK DD-675

Service or Relationship: US Navy

Comments:
While executing our ASW screen and interdiction assignments with HMS Glory (TG 95.1 Command) in early 1953, an unidentified undersea contact was
reported and presumed to be a submarine. DD-675 and other destroyers were directed by the TG Commander to identify and eliminate the target as necessary. DD-675 made sonar contact with the target in short order, then after identifying it as a threat, made a depth charge/hedge-hog run over the threat position. Elimination of the threat was verified and DD-675 was credited with sinking an enemy undersea threat presumed to be a submarine.

(Shortly thereafter, higher command re-designated the submarine as an underwater derelict, which are numerous in the area, and any credit regarding threat elimination was redrawn from the record.)

After all these years have past, I've always wondered about this circumstance: was it really a submarine - perhaps Russian operated? Or, was it as designated in the logs?

Keywords: DD-675 (DesDiv 202, Desron 20),
TG 95.1,
HMS Glory (R62)
Southwest Coast of Korea, 1952/53

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Ben Munion wrote on February 13, 2015

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City and State: HANOVER PA

Unit: USS DEWEY DDG-45

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My Father, William H Munion BT-3, worked in the firerooms aboard the Hancock during the Korean Conflict and afterwords for the around the world cruise. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with asbestosis and it ultimately claimed him. I would like to know the dates the Hancock was in the shipyard in Newport RI.

Farewell dad, fair winds and following seas.

A fellow destroyer sailor

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Ellen Kazimer wrote on November 10, 2012

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City and State: FAIRFAX STATION VA

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Correction... I realize it is the Lewis Hancock vice Louis Hancock. Sorry
about the error. Enjoy the pictures.

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Ellen Kazimer wrote on November 9, 2012

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City and State: FAIRFAX STATION VA

Unit: DD 675

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Here is a link to photos of the USS Louis Hancock deployment circa 1952.
The Hancock went around the world from Newport, Rhode Island to the
Panama Canal and onto the Pacific. They spent four months off the coast
of Korea doing shore bombardment and escort duty. They escorted the
USS Helena with President Eisenhower aboard. The ship left Korea and
stopped in Hong Kong, the Phillippines, Singapore, India, Myanmar, and
Aden. They went through the Suez Canal and onto Italy, the Riviera,
France and England.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/eekazimer/sets/72157631961890689/

If you have any trouble with viewing the pictures, let me know.

Keywords: USS Louis Hancock, Destroyer Squadron 20

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Ellen Kazimer wrote on April 2, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Richard Knott (Dick), served aboard the Lewis Hancock from
1952 to approximately 1954. He passed away several years ago, but I
recently found a worn copy of the Leaky Louis log from 12 October
1952. The editor was a LTJG Wirth and Co-editor was RMNC Taylor. It is
full of ship humor. An Ensign Miller is mentioned twice. I also have a
hometown news release from when the ship returned from her around
the world voyage in February 1954.

I have scanned both these documents into PDF files and would be
happy to email them to his fellow shipmates or their family members.

Dad had a large stack of slides from his time aboard which include
photos from ports around the world, crossing the equator, underway
replenishment etc.
I plan to get these made into a digital collection sometime this summer
and make them available or see if the Korean War National Museum
wants them.

Keywords: Richard Knott, DD 675, Harold Smith, Leaky Louie, 1952-1954

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Jeanne Jackson wrote on July 29, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was a pilot on the Hancock around 1954-1955. I don't know his squadron. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him. He passed away 2 yrs. ago and I'm putting together a book about his Military career and this is the only duty station I'm missing.
Thanks!

Keywords: Navy Pilot

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Stuart Creighton Miller wrote on July 18, 2009

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City and State: SAUSALTO CA

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK (DD 675)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Let's get in touch!

Keywords: Harold P. Smith. Bill Hendricks and Bill Langenberger all serve with me. I have been in touch with our skipper, Myron Alpert, in San Diego, and hope to get down there to visit him (He is 91). Can any of the top three get in touch with me. I would love that. We had wonderful experiences together back then.

Stuart, aka "the passenger."

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Stuart Miller wrote on July 17, 2009

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City and State: SAUSALITO CA

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK (DD 675

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: A great crew and fine officers

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Stuart Miller wrote on October 30, 2008

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City and State: SAUSALITO CA

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK (DD 675)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I served on this ship from 1952 to 1953 off Korea and on its world cruise back to Newport, RI, through the Suez Canal. The only crew member with whom I have been in contact is Myron Alpert

Keywords: Harold P. Smith, Bill Hendricks, Bill Langenberger, Myron Alpert, Harry Miller, Wendell Miller

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John F. Huskey JR. wrote on May 5, 2008

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City and State: TUNAS MO

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for any information from anyone who might have been on this ship with my dad during the Korean war.

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Stuart Miller wrote on April 19, 2007

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City and State: SAUSALTO CA

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK (DD 675)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Malcolm Litwin wrote on December 1, 2004

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City and State: HOLLANDF-ON-SEA ENGLAND

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: IF YOU ARE ARE A RELATIVE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

Keywords: I HAVE 2 ENVELOPES ADDRESS FROM PAT DI RENNA Si/c OF THE USS LEWIS HANNCOCK.DD675. 16095BR DATED NOV 28 1945 AND 6 OCT 1945 ADDRESS TO MISS DOTHY GREEN 270 LEBANON AVE PGH-16-PA AND SAME NAME AT SMITH HILLA HIGH SCHOOL PGH (II) PA

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Thomas Ramsay wrote on October 13, 2004

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City and State: LODA IL

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK (1952-1954)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served on USS Cascade (AD16) 1951,transfered to USS McNair(DD679) Went to Korea and was transfered via highline to USS Lewis Hancock.Would like to hear from anyone that served on these ships during this period.

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Lance Mills wrote on August 11, 2004

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City and State: TENN RIDGE TN

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Comments: Im looking for any one who knew my father James Mills He was on the hancock during the koren war maybe as a navagater.

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Karen Goat wrote on July 2, 2004

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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: my father deceased August 2, 2004. just want to know everything about his navy career for myself and my children.

Keywords: his title, units, friends, complete navy history

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Lee Clarke wrote on May 8, 2004

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City and State: FAIR OAKS CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Robert "BOB" Clarke originally of Rainier Oregon was an electricians mate on the Hancock. Recently passed away while living in Colorado on the 7th of April 2004. If anyone out there knew my dad or friends while in the Navy and have any stories you would like to share email me please.

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Mary Franceschina wrote on March 17, 2004

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City and State:

Unit: MY DAD WILLIAM AUTH

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for someone who remembers my Dad and any stories they can tell me.

Keywords: Served on USS Hancock 1944-1948 He was a gunner
He rode the ship into the water out of dry dock

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Bill Guidry wrote on July 26, 2003

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City and State: KENNER LA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: trying to find some oneon the ship with my dad

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Frank Jowers wrote on May 25, 2003

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City and State: JONESBORO AR

Unit: SHIPFITTER

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Helped take the ship out of mothballs in 1951 and served on the Lewis Hancock as a shipfitter untill May 1954. Would like to hear from any shipmates who served on the ship during that time

Keywords: USS Lewis Hancock

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John Cluver wrote on August 12, 2002

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City and State: LOWELL IN

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: How many of you remember the day we were rushed out of Gtmo for an emergency run to track down an unidentified contact? After a search we went to general quarters and fired a charge, bringing up our advisary - a palm tree! We then painted it on the side of our ship along with our other combat ribbons. We all felt that we should receive a combat ribbon titled the order of the palm!

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David Oldham wrote on July 30, 2002

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City and State: YUMA AZ

Unit: OPERATIONS 1954 1957

Service or Relationship: -

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Gary Hand wrote on January 9, 2002

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City and State: MASSILLON OH

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK DD675

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My name is Gary Hand and am shipmate coordinator for Lewis Hancock group. Have over 400 shipmates names and addresses, would like to add you to the group.

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Sharee Horn wrote on December 16, 2001

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City and State: LANCASTER PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have to say that my grandfather was the best man I have ever known in my life time. He was a very smart man, he knew everything there was to know about sports. I love him very much and I miss him very much too. My grandfather passed away resently 3-3-01. It has been very hard on everyone in my life. I am writing because I think he should be remembered. He served in the Navy on the USS Lewis Hancock for 3 years. When i would go to his house he would always tell me stories about being on the ship. And I took that for granted, beacause he always used to say the same stories over and over again, and now I miss that
very much. Life is to short. Live It and Love It.

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Steve Murphy wrote on August 23, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Lester Glen Murphy, served in the Korean War on the USS Hancock. He was on the world cruise. We are looking for any information regarding his crew members, etc.

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Patsy Iapalucci wrote on June 23, 2001

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City and State: GREENSBURG PA

Unit: NAVY

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: looking for browing his nikname was tiny he worked
in the aft. engine room he was on the lewis hancock dd675 from 1955 to 1958 he was from texas
contact me iapal@stargate.net

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Jess Gunter wrote on December 11, 2000

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City and State: SAN MARCOS CA

Unit: DD 675, LEWIS HANCOCK

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Like to hear from anyone serving the same or simular time frame on the same ship/s. Please email me at jaliani@aol.com

Keywords: Korea 1951 thru 1953, USS LEWIS HANCOCK DD675 and USS PORTERFIELD DD682

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Donald A. (Don) Heimbach wrote on November 24, 1999

Deceased

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City and State: RIO RICO AZ

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served on the Hancock from 1952 to 1954. Was an ET2. Around the world cruise in 1952/53. Learned of Hancock's disposition - see http://www.vsg.cape.com/~barbgard/History/history.html. Sister ship, USS The Sullivans (DD-537), now located in Fort Erie, NY, Naval Museum.

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Cletus May wrote on October 27, 1999

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City and State: DALLAS OR

Unit: USS LEWIS HANCOCK DD-675

Service or Relationship: Navy

Comments: Would like to contact Marvin Jamison who served aboard the Lewis Hancock, DD-675, betweeen 1951 and 1954.

He was from Mississippi. Would also like to hear from others who served on the Hancock during those years.
Am interested in finding out if there is any reunions planned for those who served aboard that ship.

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Jack Haynes wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: BLUE RIVER OR

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Comments: Looking James Spicer or Herman Johnson of the USS Hancock

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