USS Lenawee (APA-195)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Alex Nyce wrote on December 16, 2016

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City and State: ANNAPOLIS MD

Unit: DEPENDANT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father served aboard the Lenawee in 54, he was assistant boat group commander. His name was William Nyce. Unfortunately he passed away June 2012. Just wanted to make contact with anyone who may have known or served with him. He was an avid fan of the Leapin Lena and had wonderful stories of his time on board as well as stories of Capt. McCrea. I was fortunate to meet Adm McCrea back in 95.

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Cari Barker wrote on November 12, 2015

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Comments: My father served on board the USS Lenawee between 1965 and 1966. He worked with 1 of the LCM Mike Boats on board. His name is Paul Barker. I am trying to figure out the LCM specifics to have a model made but when I ask him he tells me it was an LCM 24. I can't find anything like that. Can you gentlemen help me out? When I research it just tells me LCM with no specifics. Thank you for your time and your service.

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Eugene Torgerson wrote on October 11, 2015

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City and State: NEW BERLIN WI

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: 11046 is looking for me. my name torky torgerson the man that is looking lives in marinette wisc. thank you for your time. gene

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Chuck Bennett wrote on January 1, 2015

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City and State: EAGLE MOUNTAIN UT

Unit: APA 195 USS LENAWEE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served on Lenawee from spring 60 to October 62. Lenawee sent me and Robert Harrington to Boat Coxswain School where we were pulled out at the time of the Cuban Blockade. We were both transferred to Henrico APA 45, where we immediately left. We were about 2 days out when the Captain told us where we were going. I was concerned that I hadn't been able to tell my Mom first. I obviously wasn't too smart. After Henrico I went to Beachmasters on Coronado. Had a great time there.

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Earl Ross JR. wrote on January 17, 2013

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City and State: PASADENA TE

Unit: 651ST MED (AMB)

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: see above

Keywords: My dad Earl A ROSS served on the USS Lenawee in both
WW11 And the Korean conflict, he had told me many
stories aboard ship and about ship-mates,I have
pictures and patches and his uniform from that period
but most of all I have the official copy of the ships
crew and info for 1950-51 I would like to share with
his former ship-mates,my dad died in 1998

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John R. Jenkins wrote on March 24, 2010

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City and State: CINCINNATI OH

Unit: NAVAGATION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I too remember Typhoon Trix. We took a 39 degree roll.
That was quit a ride.

Keywords: I was aboard the Lenawee from 1962 till March 1966

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Michael Cieslewicz wrote on May 31, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My uncle was ships company on the USS Lenawee during the Korean War, Seaman James C. Sigmund and was landing craft coxswain. Don't know his crafts number, but can find out. He does not have an email, if you would like to get in touch with him, I can arrange. Thanks.

Michael Cieslewicz
USN 1967-1970

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Leo Weems wrote on March 2, 2009

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City and State: BULLHEAD CITY AZ

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was an EN2 during her last trip to West Pac and went to San Francisco with her for decommisioning. Met and married my wife while aboard and would like to hear from Roy W. and Dave Rux.

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Joseph Lewis wrote on December 27, 2008

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City and State: MEDFORD OR

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: served on board from mid 1960 thru 1961. remember all those marines aboard on our westpac tour being a pain. however years later in vietnam i learned to love them real fast.looking back i grew up a lot on this fine ship.

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Roy Whittenberg wrote on June 22, 2008

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City and State: SOMERSET KY

Unit: USS LENAWEE APA195

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Been looking for Dave Rux and Joe Hetsel for some years . Found Dave in Las Vegas . Would like to touch base with Joe now
. was on the Lenawee for three yrs. She was a very good ship with a super crew.

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Roy Whittenberg wrote on June 1, 2008

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City and State: SOMERSET KY

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Service or Relationship: Other

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Roy Whittenberg wrote on June 1, 2008

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City and State: SOMERSET KY

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John Peters wrote on January 18, 2008

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City and State: AIEA HI

Unit: USS LENAWEE APA 195

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: If you were in the crew of Lenawee or Marine or Army carried in Lenawee we want to hear from you. We have a Lenawee Newsletter and Reunion every few years. The next one is in Tucson, AZ in 2009. If you do not received the Lenawee Log I WANT your Name and Address info and when you were in Lenawee.

Keywords: Lenawee, Crew Member, Marine on board, APA-195

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Rod Dement wrote on September 14, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: did this ship ever dock in port of stockton. aAalluminium name plate was recovered in a recent dredging project.

Keywords: uss lenawee apa 195

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John C. Hood wrote on August 2, 2006

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City and State: CEDARTOWN GA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: enjoyed my time on lenawee prior to being discharged.

Keywords: afdb-1 drydock

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Richard Whatley wrote on June 21, 2006

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City and State: DEERFIELD BEACH FL

Unit: R DIVISON

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Worked out carpender shop, boat repair ,maintain fire pumps, run generators for beachmasters.

Keywords: Two tours Korea 1951 1953 my entire hitch was aboard the USS Lenawee,many fond memories.

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Shannon Clyde wrote on June 17, 2006

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City and State: ROUND ROCK TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Pat Clyde, was a Storekeeper 3rd class on the Lenawee between June of 52 and July of 53 when he was honorably discharged. He tells this story:

"I could not remember what dates I was on the ship. I only remember the ship was in dry dock and my first night aboard was miserable because the mosquitoes were so bad, I had to use my mattress cover to wrap up in to try to keep them off me. The next morning the cover was spotted with red dots of my blood making it look like it was designed that way. I don't remember much else besides sleeping in the troop sleeping compartment all by myself, being drained by small vampires. I do not remember ever going to sea on her, just trying to teach aircraft identification on a deck covered with welding and many, many repair crews making more noise than my big mouth could overcome. I finally gave it up for a lost cause."

I am trying to fill in some blanks in the official history (DANFS). If anyone would like to send stories, pictures, etc I would be honored to place them on the ship histories pages that I have on my web site.

Thank you all for your service!

Sincerely,

Shannon Clyde Former RM2/ss 1978-1982, USS LOS ANGELES, SSN-688

The Truman Year
http://wwclyde.com/trumanyear

Keywords: "Pat Clyde"; Guam; Korea; Yokosuka; Japan; San Diego; Great Lakes; Storekeeper; YTB-408; USS Lenawee (APA-195); USS Estes AGC-12; USS Mount McKinnley AGC 11; USS LST-836

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Richard M. Allen wrote on May 13, 2006

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City and State: BUTLER AL

Unit: USS WISCONSIN BB-64, A CO., 156 MP BN., 1165 MP CO

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments:

Keywords: looking for info., on uss bland, from ww-1, i have a veteran from my county i would like to do a story on, can't fine the info.

thanks
pete

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George Carlin wrote on April 22, 2006

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City and State: SUMMERVILLE SC

Unit: RETIRED

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Would like to see all the guy's once more.

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Jerry Boyd wrote on April 13, 2006

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City and State: CONCORD NC

Unit: ENGINE SHOP BOAT DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Greetings shipmates,I served on the Lenawee from early
spring of 1954 until March of 1956 and enjoyed almost
every day of it. My second day onboard we got under way to Pearl to go into dry-dock.I was scrubing out a copper kettle and when the ship hit the breakwater leaving the bay,I got sick and stayed sick all the way to Pearl.After that I was never sick again.I made a lot of friends that I would like to get in touch with so if you should remember me please write or email me.
This site is where I found Mularkeys Address And now we are in touch with each other.
Hope to hear from some of you, J.Boyd end3

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GOOD TIMES, BAD TIMES, BUT ALL WERE GREAT TIMES

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James Mularkey wrote on January 21, 2006

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City and State: MCKINNEY TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: After class A enginemen school in San Diego I was assigned to the USS Lenawee and spent the better part of four years with her. The highlights were riding a typhoon out in the South China Sea, the Tachen Island evacation, two tours in Koera and a six month yard overhaul at Hawaii. My vincent motorcycle was loaded aboard and I spent many hours riding it around the island. The Worst part was the time spent hanging over the side of peter boat #23 dumping my last meal to the fish. Five foot swells and diesel exhaust did me in every time. The G I Bill helped with college and I spent 32 years as a Detroit Diesel Engineer. I fell in love wtih the old Gray Marine the first time I saw her.

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Richard C. Smith wrote on December 3, 2005

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City and State: HUSUM WA

Unit: U.S.S. LENAWEE APA-195

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Joined the Lenawee in Japan about June 1951, just out of Radar School.
Spent the remainder of my enlistment aboard until separated for
discharge in July of 1954.

I recall that we were chronically under manned and spent months at 4
on 4 off. We also put in many hours with new ensigns on Radar
watches practicing plotting, maneuvering, etc.

Keywords: Lenawee "C" Division - Radar

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Thomas Crim wrote on August 11, 2005

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City and State: KINGMAN AZ

Unit: NAVY USS LENAWEE APA 195

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: look for j d fish dany byrum mel evenson

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John Peters wrote on July 13, 2005

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City and State: AIEA HI

Unit: COMM OFFICER

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: We have 283 shipmates in the database and publish the Lenawee Log for those in the crew and families. We have our next reunion in Branson, MO in 2006. If YOU were in Lenawee and are not on the mailing list I need to hear from you. You won't know about events if we don't know about you.

Keywords: Lenawee Log

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Alan Stamm wrote on July 13, 2005

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City and State: LOS ANGELES CA

Unit: USS LENAWEE - APA 19

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: THE NEXT REUNION OF THE USS LENAWEE IS PLANNED FOR BRANSON, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 11-15, 2006. FOR DETAILS E-MAIL "PETERSJ007@HAWAII.RR.COM", OR "LEEBOLT@WORLDNET.ATT.NET", OR "LARRYJBROWN@EARTHLINK.NET" OR "ALANSTAMM@AOL.COM"

Keywords: USS LENAWEE APA-195 NEXT REUNION IN 2006

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Charles Pickering wrote on May 20, 2005

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City and State: HARRIMAN TN

Unit: FIRST DIVISION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I was a crew member onboard the U.S.S. Lenawee from 1964-65. It was an experience that I have never forgotten. Enjoyed the experience of being aboard ship, and even the several batallions of Marines.

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Tilmon Blocker wrote on May 5, 2005

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City and State: CAPE GIRARDEAU MO

Unit: THIRD DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Tilmon Russell Blocker I was on the ship the USS Lenawee APA-195 between the years Dec. of 1951 and July of 1955. I was initially in the third division until 1954 then tranfered to ordanance.
I have a few pictures of my ship. I'll try to include them later.
Feel free to contact me at:
1817 Georgia Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Keywords: Tilmon Russell Blocker, USS Lenawee APA-195 Dec. of 1951 to July of 1955.

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John Henson wrote on April 12, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: I Returned home with the 1st Marine Division,2nd Bn 11th Marines aboard the USS Lenawee.As I recall, the Captain had popular music played on the P.A. to remind us where we were headed. I have a couple of pictures aboard ship during that trip. One is of the 3 inch gun with about 7 sailors in the pic.Another is of the 40mm with one sailor in the pic.If anyone is interested I will e-mail them. Thanks again for the ride.

GySgt John Henson USMC (RET)

Keywords: 4March 1955 Inchon.....25 March 1955 San Diego

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Butch Brown wrote on April 2, 2005

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Comments: My first ship. Met it in Hawaii on its way to West-Pac on the 66 cruise and served on her till decommissioning. I was a Seaman Gunners Mate fresh out of "A" school. Retired from the Navy in 1985. She was a good ship and I'll never forget Typhoon Ida, it was My first time at sea and never once got sea sick again in 20 years at sea. But I was a sick puppy during that Typhoon.

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Paul Brasseur wrote on January 2, 2005

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City and State: NEWARK OH

Unit: E DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was aboard during the wreck with Wantuck.
I ran the "Gyro Compass" and took care of the sound powered phones and otrher electrical problems.
I was an IC first class.
Good ship good times...

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James (Jim) Crabtree wrote on December 18, 2004

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City and State: WAVELAND MS

Unit: USS LENAWEE (APA-195)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a young DK3 (pay clerk) aboard the Lenawee in 1954-55. I was aboard during the typhoon in the south china sea, also during the evacuation of the Tachen islands. We brought the 1st marine div home from Pusan. We also served as staion ship in Hong Kong harbor during chinese new year in Feb 1954. I retired from the USN in 1974.

Keywords: Served aboard Lenawee 1954-55

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Stuart Cayer wrote on November 26, 2004

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City and State: LEAGUE CITY TX

Unit: LENAWEE, APA-195

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My dad, William "Bill" Cayer, was stationed on the USS Lenawee and drove the LCVPs, etc. I've always enjoyed learning of his experiences and was interested to know if anyone remembers him or has any pictures of the ship that I can reproduce, etc. for his birthday.

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Nick Pintea wrote on August 4, 2004

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City and State: CHARLOTTE NC

Unit: HQ,CO,HQ.BN. 1ST MARINE DIV. FMF

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea

Comments: In May 22, 1955 I embarked aboard USS Lenawee at Inchon Korea enroute to San Diego, Calif. returning with the Ist Marine Division. Arrived San Diego June 12, 1955, slow trip but welcomed , regardless. Thanks

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Richard Whatley wrote on February 19, 2004

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City and State: DEERFIELD BEACH FL

Unit: DAMAGE CONTROL

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Spent my entire hitch on the Lenawee a great ship and an important part of my life

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Butch Amerson wrote on January 31, 2004

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City and State: EFFINGHAM SC

Unit: BOAT GROUP

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I WAS ON THE LENAWEE FROM 1965 TO 1966,I WAS ASIGNED TO PA-6. I REALLY MISS IT,GREAT SHIP,GREAT CREW. GOD BLESS ALL

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Butch Amerson wrote on January 1, 2004

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City and State: EFFINGHAM SC

Unit: BOATGROUP

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Comments: I was aboard the lenawee from 1965 till oct.66. I was asign to the boatgroup,and incharge of pa-6.I think I serve with one of the best boat groups aboard the lenawee.we had a great capt.who got us thur TYPHOON "TRIX" off the coast of OKINAWA JAPAN 1966. GOD BLESS THE CREW OF THE LENAWEE. SN AMERSON

Keywords: LENAWEE 1965-66

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Butch Amerson wrote on January 1, 2004

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City and State: EFFINGHAM SC

Unit: BOATGROUP

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Comments: I WAS ABOARD THE LENAWEE FROM 1965 TILL OCT.66,SERVE WITH ONE OF THE BEST BOATGROUP ON THE LENAWEE.I WAS INCHARGE OF PA-6 AND ENJOYED THE SHIP CREW.HAD A GREAT CAPT. WHO BROUTH US THUR TYPHOON "TRIX" OFF THE COAST OF OKINAWA JAPAN.GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERONE. SN AMERSON

Keywords: LENAWEE 1965-66

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Sandi Jackson wrote on September 23, 2003

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City and State: VACAVILLE CA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My father, Johnny Jackson, served on the Lenawee during the Korean war. He passed away on September 3, 1998 but I would be happy to hear from any of his shipmates as he was fond of the time he spent aboard. Thanks!

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James Giles wrote on July 21, 2003

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Unit: OPERATIONS

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Comments: I was on board for Inchon, Puson, Tachen evacuation, and an illfated cruise to the artic circle. I will be happy to hear from other Lenawee sailors.

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John Pullin wrote on June 27, 2003

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City and State: VERO BEACH FL

Unit: DECK FORCE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would be happy to hear from old shipmates.

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Jack Wilson wrote on October 19, 2002

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: BOAT GROUP CDR. / NAVIGATOR

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am the "sometime" historian for the Lenawee reunions. Anything thing you have that can be archived will be appreciated.

Keywords: Participated in Tachen Island Evacuation

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Alan Stamm wrote on October 19, 2002

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City and State: LOS ANGELES CA

Unit: USS LENAWEE - APA 195

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: THE LENAWEE HAS HELD REUNIONS IN 1991, 1994, 1997 and 2000; NEXT ONE IS SCHEDULED FOR NEW ORLEANS IN SEPT. 2003. WE HAVE 250 NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF SHIPMATES FROM ENTIRE LIFE OF SHIP -- FROM WWII TO DECOMMISSIONING. WE PUBLISH PERIODIC NEWSLETTERS AND UPDATED ROSTERS. FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE E-MAIL NEWSLETTER EDITOR, JOHN PETERS, AT E-MAIL ADDRESS GIVEN ABOVE, OR CONTACT ALAN STAMM (WHO SERVED FROM 7/52 TO 7/54) AT ADDRESSES GIVEN ABOVE).

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Raymond Hood wrote on August 26, 2002

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City and State: WYANDOTTE OK

Unit: 3 RD. DIV. LCVP. BOAT-SWAIN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: With few exceptions,a Great bunch of guys.

Keywords: A.J. Desalvo, D.F. Jones, R.F.(frank) Henderson,
1st. Lt. Hale (Tulsa,OK.)

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Kim Caldwell wrote on July 1, 2002

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City and State: KALAMAZOO MI

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

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Gaylon Birdwell wrote on June 27, 2002

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: 29TH AW BN 1ST CAVALRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father served aboard the USS Lenawee APA-195 from 1944 until the end of WW2. His name was Dutch Birdwell. Are there any of his shipmates out there? I served in the US Army from 1950 til 1953.

Keywords: USS Lenawee APA-195

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Earl Bland wrote on June 9, 2002

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Comments: I was a Marine private, just a few months out of basic training and we were being transported to Okinawa on the night of the Lenawee's collision with the USS Wantuck. The Lenawee went on to Pearl Harbor for repairs. We got a few days liberty there and went on to Okinawa. I have some pictures of the damage to the bow somewhere in my collection. If some one really wants a copy, I'll try to dig them out.

Keywords: APA-195 USS Lenawee

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Keta Woodall wrote on January 19, 2002

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City and State: SHAWNEE OK

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My father,Bill Joe Logsdon,was in the Navy from 1952-1956. I have limited information regarding my father's military service. I know he served on the USS Magoffin(APA-199)1953 and the USS Lenawee(APA-195)1956. I also have a class picture of Machinists Mates School"A" Class-2219 B dated 26 February 1954, Great Lakes, Ill. I am looking for any information or ship mates of my father.

Keywords: USS Magoffin,USS Lenawee,Bruce Finley-friend, Machinist Mates School Class"A" Class-2219 B 26February 1954 Great Lakes, Ill.

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Raymond Hood wrote on August 5, 2001

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City and State: WYANDOTTE OK

Unit: SERVED ABOARD LENAWEE, 2ND DIV. 1951- 1954

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Member of Shipboard Country/Western Band (Contrived by 1st. Lt. Hale of
tulsa OK.)

Keywords: Served aboard Lenawee in Korea 1953-1954

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George Carlin wrote on July 20, 2001

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City and State: SUMMERVILLE SC

Unit: USS LENAWEE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from any old ship mates, feel free to call or write! I recognize Clyde from the picture on his web site. I can remember a number of interesting incidences and would love to swap stories, such as the typhoon in the south china sea coming from Hong Kong back to Korea!

George Carlin

Keywords: Dental Tech, uss lenawee

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Mary Rabb wrote on October 14, 2000

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City and State: UNION SC

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I am a woodcarver and made carving of men dressed
in uniforms from the revolutiionary war on up
through world war II...I am really looking for
patterns of uniforms for figures about ten inches
tall...I've hit a snag in finding good pictures
of navy uniforms of the 40's or 50's. Any help
would be appreciated.
Thanks,
M. Rabb

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