USS Kidd (DD-661)

Navy BBS

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on January 12, 2019

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Comments: We all know about the great heroics at Wolmi - Do Island in the
Inchon Operation in 1950, by the "Sitting Ducks" U.S. Destroyers. But, most do not know about "Operation War
Dance." When the USS Kidd -DD-661, the PIRATE OF THE
PACIFIC, in December 1952, commanded by Commander Charles Arthur Bellis,USN, was ordered to cruise at ten knots,
sailing around Wonsan (North Korea) Harbor, acting as bait,
in order to draw gun fire from the Communist gun batteries
hidden ashore on the islands. When an enemy batterie fired,
the KIDD identified the source and returned fire. The KIDD
silenced several enemy gun batteries. MISSION
ACCOMPLISHED.

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Bob Rynes wrote on March 19, 2012

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City and State: ROSEDALE MD

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello,
My dad was aboard the Kidd when she was hit in
1945. His name was Ed Rynes. He may have been known
as Ryno, or Eddie. He survived the attack, he was
wounded and discharged, and he passed away in 1984. I
was wondering if anyony has any photos that were
taken aboard the Kidd during the 1944 to 1945 time
span. Id like to see if my dad is in any of them.
Does anyone remember my dad; Ed Rynes?

Many thanks,,
God Bless,,

Bob Rynes (cell 410-382-8589)

Keywords: Ed Rynes, Ryno, Eddie, Kidd 661, April 11, 1945

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Michael Eplin wrote on February 25, 2010

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City and State: FT. PIERCE FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking to keep in touch with surviving crew and family members of the Kidd, My grandfather served aboard from April 1943- June 1945

Keywords: USS Kidd DD-661

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Karl Hershey wrote on December 15, 2009

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City and State: THOMASVILLE PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: My father served on the U.S.S.Kidd in WW11. I would love to hear from anyone who may have served with him in the Navy.He was on board April 11,1945.God bless you all.

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John Fleckenstein wrote on March 13, 2009

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City and State: TX

Unit: USS KIDD DD-661

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am looking for someone who served abord the USS KIDD DD-661 during the same time I did. 1953-1954. Please feel free to call or email, I look forward to reconnecting.

Keywords: Korean Conflict

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