USS Laffey (DD-724)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on May 4, 2015

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Comments: CDR. Henry J. Conger, USN, C O - of the USS Laffey-DD-724, was awarded the Bronze Star
Medal and Combat V, for heroic achievement or service during military operations against enemy forces, 27, Feb. to 24, June 1952.

Keywords: Korean War --- USS LAFFEY-DD-724 --- 2- Korean War Battle Stars.

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Jeri Sellers wrote on January 27, 2013

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Robert Bob Greene wrote on January 21, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: i went aboard the laffey in san diego in august of
1950 i helped put the laffey out of moth balls and
put her into fighting commission, while gettig all of
this work done i and the rest of the crew stayed
aboard the uss klondike the klondike was one of the
many ships that i learned to love. forgive my
writting i am 79 years old and had to learn what i
know by myself.GOD bless all who read this BOB GREENE

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Scott McAdoo wrote on August 16, 2011

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City and State: MA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandpa passes away in 1985, I myself was born in 1984. I am researching thnigs about him to see what i can find, what type of person he was. I am very interested in stories, pictures, ANYTHING anyone might have, his name was William A. McAdoo, a lot of people called him "Bill". i dont know if they did while he was in the service. He came to boston when he switched over to the coast guard where he supposedly met my grandmother margaret. ANYTHING would be great if you could email me..he was on the USS Laffey

Keywords: William "bill" McAdoo US Navy then went into the coast guard. fought in the korean war on i believe the USS Laffey (DD-724) 

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John McAdoo SR. wrote on March 28, 2010

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City and State: MANTENO II

Unit: LAFFEY 724

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother served on board in Korea, untill he entered the Coast Guard.

Keywords: McAdoo William A.USS LAFFEY KOREA

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Matthew Mckee wrote on November 7, 2009

Send Email To MATTHEW MCKEE

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City and State: KS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father was on the ship and worked in thee boiler room in the war, name : Ronald H. McKEE I was looking to find anyone that might have known him I have a few pictures of him on it.

Keywords: Longest ship to shore battle in Korea, Laffey

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Arthur Doty III wrote on February 24, 2009

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City and State: EDISTO ISLAND SC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone that served during the Korean War
and knew squadron engineer, Lt. Arthur F. Doty, Jr.
or during WWII as chief engineer on the USS Converse
in the Pacific.

Keywords: USS Laffey (DD 724)

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Bill Sarver wrote on January 9, 2005

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City and State: TAMPA FL

Unit: TORPEDOMAN 3RD CLASS 51-55

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: The Laffey's number was 724.She is in Charleston S.C. at patriots point with the Yorktown carrier.
We have a reunion every year in oct.It used to be in April but the prices are better in oct.Also a couple of chip and paint work partys every year.It seems I recollect a barto on it when I was on it. TM3 Sarver

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Kris Barto wrote on July 26, 2004

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City and State: CHARLESTON SC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Grandfather was a crewman on board the USS Laffey,
but unfortunately I do not remember what the number of
the ship was. His name was Thomas Barto, and he was a
veteran of the korean war. I do remember being told that
he was on the ship for the longest ship to shore battle of
the war. It would mean a lot to me to find out which ship
he was on and if anyone remembers serving with him.
Thanks a lot.

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Oscar Rivera wrote on September 9, 2002

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Unit: DECK DEPT / LEADING 'SEAMEN

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I'm searching for ANYONE WHO SERVRED DURING THE PERIOD OF 1964 THRU FEB 1967, THEY USED TO CALL ME "BIG O", I WAS IN CHARGE OF THE RIGGING CREW, WITH SEAMEN PETWAY FROM JERSEY IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION OR SERVED DURING THIS TIME, PLEASE WRITE BACK.

Keywords: "BIG O" ASSIGNED TO DECK DEPT, FRIENDS WERE :" O'CONNOR,O'NIELL, POPE, GRAVELY, CHIEF LUCKETT,
AND MELMES

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Leighton Durham wrote on September 13, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may remember serving with Gerald Thomas aboard the USS Laffey. He was assigned to the boiler room from 1950/51 until 1954. If you have any information, please email me. Thanks.

Keywords: Gerald Thomas

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