USS Leonard F. Mason (DD-852)

Navy BBS

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Donald Boesch wrote on February 4, 2019

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City and State: GLENDORA CA

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Service or Relationship: 1950- to 1954

Comments: Looking to connect with shipmates from this time.

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Joseph Neitte wrote on June 14, 2014

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City and State: SHREVEPORT LA

Unit: USS LEONARD F MASON DD852

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: would like to hear from shipmates that served on the mason from may 1952 to dec 1955

Keywords: i was a gunnersmate i worked on 3 inch guns

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Joseph Neitte wrote on May 1, 2014

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City and State: SHREVEPORT LA

Unit: L.F MASON DD 852

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: would like to hear from some of my old buddies robert bailey,,,, robert ashley --doug smith ,--lavalley --- actually just any one that served from 52----55 on the m

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Mike Edwards wrote on November 19, 2013

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City and State:

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad was a TE3 for the Navy in Korea. He passed away in 1978 and I never knew what his job consisted of while he served. My son is now hoping for an appointment in the USNA and I would like to share his story. Can anyone provide me with details? My fathers name is Richard Samuel Edwards Jr. He would have been 85 yrs old next year.

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on June 25, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: As the U.N. stepped up it's attacks around Kansong,
the ROK 1st. Division hurled itself against the
enemy,
defenses re-established there. The USS Blue-DD-744,
and the USS Evans-DD-754 were fired on near Yo-do
without damage, and Operation Cave Dweller went into
effect. This operation sent the USS New Jersey-BB-62
under Capt.David M.Tyree, and the USS Leonard F.Mason-
DD-852 under the command of Cdr.J.B.Ferriter to
harass enemy troops at the location. On 11,July,1951,
they approached the bomb-line and opened fire on enemy
troop concentrations, and supply buildings around
Kansong. Working with shore fire control teams
spotting enemy troop build-ups, Operation Cave Dweller
caused around 129 enemy deaths, and many enemy
wounded. Well done, USS Mason-DD-852.

Keywords: Operation Cave Dweller-11,July,1951 USS New Jersey-
BB-62 USS Mason Skipper, Cdr.J.B.Ferriter, Kansong

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Vernon LLoyd SR. wrote on April 29, 2012

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City and State: DODGE CITY KS

Unit: RADIO SHACK

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am looking for William (Bill) Witzleben TE3. And Dick
Graves TE3. We were in Radio Shack on the USS Mason in
the 7th fleet during Korean War. I wonder after 60 years
just who is still around.

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Paul Ouslander wrote on January 11, 2005

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City and State: BENSALEM PA

Unit: RADIO OPERATOR 3RD CLASS

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: SERVED ON THE MASON 1950-1951 AS A RAIO MAN 3RD CLASS. WONDER IF THEIR ANY PEOPLE AROUND THAT SERVED AT THAT TIME. WE TOOK THE MIDSHIPMAN TO PEARL FOR THEIR SUMMER CRUISE WHEN THE KOREAN AFFAIR BROKE OUT. THEN WENT TO BE REFITTED IN
CALIFORNIA. ANYBODY STILL AROUND?

Keywords: NICKNAME WAS BUZZ

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Bob Hanson wrote on February 21, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I believe the USS Mason picked me and two other s out of the water on Aug.6,1952 as a result of the Boxer fire. I would like information on this or copy of the Mason ship log for that date.Task force 77

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Dean Cox wrote on December 25, 2003

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City and State:

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Just thought I would see who is looking at this stuff besides me. I have several old pictires from those times I would be happy to share with every one.

Keywords: Wosan and Inchon Korea. Friends with Bob Crow and Cat Carver

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Dean Cox wrote on December 25, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was gunner #1 mount, bosan on 01 deck in May 50 through Sept 51.
Look forward to hearing from anybody who was there.

Keywords: Friends were Robert "Cat" Carver from Alabama, Bob Crow from Arkansas. We were in Wonsan and Inchon, Korea.

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Burt Farrar wrote on May 20, 2003

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City and State: SHREVEPORT LA

Unit: USS PHILIPPINE SEA CV47

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: LF Mason served with the Philippine Sea during the Korean War many times. Robert Chambers is a home town friend who pulled liberty with me in Yokosuka and Tokyo. Anyone knowing his present whereabouts or address, please e-mail me.

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James Burke wrote on April 23, 2002

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City and State: HOOVER AL

Unit: 2ND DIVISION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I WAS THE MOUNT CAPTIAN ON THE PORT SIDE AFT RAF
3.50. WOULD TO HEAR FROM ANYONE.

Keywords: JIM

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Dave Williams wrote on January 13, 2001

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City and State: KLAMATH FALLS OR

Unit: USS MASON 852

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Looking for Robert Buchanan who served aboard the
USS Mason about 1951-1953 during the Korean War. Ship was based in Japan.

Keywords: USS Mason, Robert Buchanan, Korea War 1951-1953

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