USS Maddox (DD-731)

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

Unit Casualty List By Date

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Floriza Arevalo-Palomino wrote on February 9, 2020

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City and State: CHINO CA

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Service or Relationship: Navy

Comments: My father was in the Navy from Sept 21, 1951 served in the Korean War until his being Honorable discharge on Sept 24, 1953. He was in the Navy reserve until Sept 24, 1959. He resides in California and was originally from Tucson, Arizona.
My father would like t o know if any of those are living have any type of reunion. Soon he will be celebrating his 87 th birthday.

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Zach Smith wrote on June 1, 2016

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City and State: HOLDEN LA

Unit: USS MADDOX DD-731

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for anyone that may have known my great-uncle Charles Gouner or anyone that was on the Maddox from 1951-1954. My great-uncle passed away in 2000 and I didn't get much info from him before he passed.

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Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on January 8, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: On May 8,1952, a F4U-5N aircraft Bu.No.124504 of
Squadron VC-3 off of the aircraft carrier USS Valley
Forge CV-45, was hit by enemy AAA fire, and ditched
in Wonsan Harbor. The pilot, Lt.(jg)Charles E.
Johnson,USN, was rescued by the USS Maddox DD-731.
WELL DONE,USS Maddox DD-731.

Keywords: F4U-5N-VC-3-USS Valley Forge-CV-45-Wonsan Harbor-

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Sharon Yeary-Walla wrote on September 22, 2009

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City and State: CEDAR PARK TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: His name is Marvin Yeary and he was on DD-731 Maddox during the Korean War.

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Ron Erickson wrote on April 3, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother, Ernest W (Wally) Erickson, EM3 (always known as 'Erick', just as I was), served on the Maddox from '52 through early '56. He was aboard, in the ammo passing line for the forward gun turret when a shore battery, near Wonsan, made a direct hit on the gun turret. I believe either 1 or 2 of his close friends were killed in the incident, and Wally was seriously wounded in the leg and stomach. He was sent to a hospital facility for treatment, but was quickly returned to the Maddox for the duration of his enlistment.

My understanding was that they never did remove all the shrapnel, and he was in serious and constant pain until this contributed to his death in April 1959. Following his example, I enlisted in Dec '55, and served as an ET2 until Dec '59 (served aboard the Waxwing, MSF389; Ajax, AR6; Mataco, ATF86; and Aeolus. ARC3). I was always very proud of the example my 'big brother' provided to me. If there are any still out there that may have served with Wally, don't hesitate to drop me a short note.
Thanks, Ronald Erickson

Keywords: Action off Wonsan Korea, approx Apr '54

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Laurence McLeod Maddox wrote on March 17, 2008

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City and State: NARA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Where can I see a public domain image of the USS Maddox ship's crest?

Keywords: 41 Commando, Royal Marines

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Rob Sams wrote on March 22, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father (Wayne Sams) served on the USS Maddox DD-731 from 1950-1953. I am sure he would be interested to hear from anyone who served with him.

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Howard Bright wrote on February 13, 2003

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City and State: PEARLAND TX

Unit: RADIOMAN 1955 - 1957

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking for a friend on the uss maddox that was
in our desron

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Joan Paschal wrote on February 5, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: T.G. (Tommy) Temples is interested in making contact with shipmates who served 1950-54. Looking for Clayton P. Thomas and others who served with him during duty.

Keywords: Clayton P. Thomas; USS Maddox, Korea 50-54.

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Jackie Allen wrote on January 3, 2003

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City and State: PELHAM AL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY FATHER SERVED ON THE USS MADDOX FROM 1948 UNTIL 1953. I WOULD LIKE TO POSSIBLY HEAR FROM SOMEONE WHO SERVED WITH HIM AND GET INFORMATION ABOUT FUTURE REUNIONS. THIS IS VERY DEAR AND IMPORTANT TO ME AS I LOST MY FATHER IN 1997.

Keywords: J.D. SMITH EM-2 ELECTRITION
MOTION PICTURE OPERATOR BEST FRIENDS BENNY HAWKINS AND CARL RANDOLPH.

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Marcelo Detro wrote on November 12, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: my uncle was on the maddox during the korean war, i would greatly want to find any thing that would be realted to him at all....... any thing

Keywords: maddox

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Darrell Crosser wrote on October 2, 2002

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City and State: COTONWOOD AZ

Unit: COMMUNICATION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Jennifer Kras wrote on December 9, 2001

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City and State: EAST HAVEN CT

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather was aboard the U.S.S. Maddox during WW2. I am collecting information about this with little relief. This seems very important to him and I would love to get some feed back. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Jennifer Kras
Jennibaby3@aol.com

Keywords: Richard St. Jacques

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Gene Curless wrote on November 24, 2000

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City and State: LIBRAL MO

Unit: USS MADDOX DD-731

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: USS MADDOX DD-731

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Thomas Wight wrote on October 12, 2000

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City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL

Unit: USS MADDOX (DD-731)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother , who served aboard the USS Maddox during the Korean War, would like info. as to the wherabouts (or disposition) of the Maddox. Is there an organization or reunion schedule of this ship's former crew? (He says there was a bronze plaque installed in the ship with a list of all the WW II and Korean Wars ship's casualties - including his. The whereabouts of this would be of interest, also).

Thanks much. T.W.

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Joseph Clarke wrote on November 15, 1999

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City and State: AMBLER PA

Unit: NAVIGATION DEPT

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am interested in any reunions for either the Maddox or the Swenson.

Keywords: Task Force 77
Des Ron Nine

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