USS Navasota (AO-106)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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David Young SR wrote on January 9, 2015

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City and State: LAKE ISABELLA CA

Unit: AO-106

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for other MMs from 1972 to 1973 that may have been diagnosed with any form of cancer especially Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Also anyone that may be familiar with a situation of persons being locked in condenser tanks while in dry dock in San Pedro.

This information is not only important for me but may be helpful for others trying to get their service connection pension in the future or are fighting for them now as I am.

Please contact me as soon as possible

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Wayne Prather wrote on January 29, 2012

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City and State:

Unit: USS NAVASOTA AO106

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: USS Navasota is having a reunion in March of 2012.
It is being held at Tha Edgewater Casino in Laughlin,
NV. Everyone arives on Sun 11th, register on Mon 12th.
Lunch on Mon, Tues, and Wed, Breakfast, and Banquet
Wed evening plus the Hospatilaty Suite and Beverages
are covered by the $100.00 Reunion fee.
Rooms are available at a reduced rate for a few more
days.
For more info call 707 558 8244

Keywords: Navasota, Reunion,

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Harvey Thorla wrote on October 26, 2011

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City and State: AKRON OH

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: was on navasota from 1952-1956 EN3

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Clarence Chernosky wrote on October 20, 2011

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City and State: DIMEBOX TX

Unit: 2ND DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Jim Romine wrote on October 13, 2010

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City and State: PRESCOTT WA

Unit: OPERATIONS/ COMMUNICATIONS

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Anyone from the years of 1972 thru 1976, I'd like to hear from you especially Charlie Huff and anyone else who knew me. Got to get to a reunion DANG!

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William Ashley Crawford wrote on April 11, 2010

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City and State: SILVER CITY MS

Unit: HECTOR AR7 NAVASOTA AO106 ARMY 596 TC

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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William Ashley Crawford wrote on April 11, 2010

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City and State: SILVER CITY MS

Unit: HECTOR AR7 NAVASOTA AO106 ARMY 596 TC

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Lyndon Nelson wrote on November 28, 2007

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City and State: LEXINGTON PARK MD

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My Dad is Bernie Nelson. He was a Shipfitter First Class aboard the Navasota during the Korean War. He asked that I try to find any shipmates that may remember him. If you do, please contace me by return email, and I will pass your contact information on to him. Thanks.

Lyndon

Keywords: Navasota Bernie Bernard Nelson south dakota shipmates shipfitter

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Robert Bensfield wrote on November 16, 2007

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City and State: SPRING TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking to communicate with any shipmates serving on the Navasota from early 1946 through Summer 1948.

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George Johnson wrote on November 8, 2007

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City and State: REEDSBURG WI

Unit: OPERATIONS-RADAR

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: interested in hearing fm members of our division
during period of 62 and 63

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Bud Bessey wrote on July 9, 2007

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City and State:

Unit: USS NAVASOTA AO 106

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for Gary F Coleman GMG 2 and
Stanley M Pacheco SFM 2 Aboard Navasota 64 - 66 or any other crew from that period..

Keywords: USS Navasota AO 106

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Charles White wrote on August 19, 2005

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

Unit: B DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for friends in B division, from 73 through 75. David Hansford, I know your out their some where.

Charles
White

Keywords: Little Red Corvette

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Jackie Casey wrote on July 8, 2005

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City and State: PORTLAND TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: Looking for friends that served from 1972-1975. How's it going?

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Bob Baker wrote on June 28, 2005

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City and State: WICHITA KS

Unit: USS NAVASOTA AO 106

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: Navasota, Amphere,Electron, Kirmit Roosevelt 1952-1956

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Kenneth Strickland wrote on May 22, 2005

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City and State: WEBSTER FL

Unit: COMSERVRON 3

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: was aboard the navasota briefly {about 2 mos.} off the coast of korea in 52.was radio oper. from comservron3 out of sasebo.i saw some big ships refueled several times. i don't remember any names since it was a breif stay.i was tad to your ship and the mt. katmai. maybe this will shed some lite on the memories. give me a buzz any time i am on line at 8 pm most of the time to read my e mail thanks for the ao 106...by...by

Keywords: uss navasota ao 106

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John Lehr wrote on April 8, 2005

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City and State: EDMOND OK

Unit: USS NAVASOTA AO-106

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: Looking for shipmates who served on the Navasota 1952 to January 1956.

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Harry Schafer wrote on February 9, 2005

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City and State: OCEAN PINES MD

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Served on the USS Navastoa from 1950- 1955. I am interested in any pictures of the ship.

Thank You dajuop@mchsi.com

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Peter D. Walchusky JR. wrote on November 4, 2004

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Unit: ENGINEERING ' B ' DIVISION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for some friends in B division. I served on the nav in 1973 to 1973 and now trying to locate someof my buddies.

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Terry Gregory wrote on August 29, 2004

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City and State: JENA LA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Would like picture of Navasota. The one of my father's is in poor shape. Can anyone get me a copy of the picture - reads Pearl Harbor Japan on one side his name in center and Formosa Phillipines on right.

Keywords: 1954-58 Father served on USS Navasota

Billy Fred Gregory, now deceased

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Terry L. Swindell wrote on June 14, 2004

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City and State: PANAMA CITY FL

Unit: S DIV

Service or Relationship: -

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Robert Whitman wrote on May 24, 2004

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City and State: AMES IA

Unit: D 1/26 USMC

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother Roger Whitman (from Boone Iowa)served on the USS Navasota (AO-106) in the early to mid 50,s. He was on Operation Red Wing and has been diagnosed with Bone cancer and is terminaly ill. He would enjoy hearing from shipmates.

Keywords: USS Navasota (AO-106)

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Allen Bouillion wrote on April 26, 2004

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City and State: LUMBERTON TX

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: i served from 73-75 as a hull tech on the never sober and would like to locate some of the crew.

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Sean Rochford wrote on April 15, 2004

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City and State: CHICAGO IL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am an investigator with the law firm Cooney and Conway in Chicago, IL. We represent Mr. Don Scott (U.S.S. Navasota, 1950-1953) in claims against asbestos manufacturers.

Unfortunately, Mr. Scott has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, a particularly devastating form of cancer whose only known cause is inhalation of asbestos fibers. We believe Mr. Scott was exposed to asbestos while on board the Navasota.

If anyone served on board this ship between 1950-1953, please contact me.

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Wayne Kester wrote on March 25, 2004

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Michael (Mike) Bower wrote on February 14, 2004

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City and State: HENDERSON NV

Unit: 1952 TO 1956 MACHINEST MATE

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I just read an artical written by Scott Gress son of Herbie Gress asking if any one knew Herbie Gress to contact them, However there was no return address or e-mail address. Please respond to me.

Michael Bower
e-mail mbower33@yahoo.com
702-898-0679

Keywords: Herbie Gress

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Walter Stanchfield wrote on January 14, 2004

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City and State:

Unit: USS NAVASOTA IN THE '60S

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Please contact Joanne at 1-800-755-4110 if you know anything about Terry Albert Crandall. Thanks

Keywords: Stan Stanchfield from Minnesota

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George Inman wrote on January 9, 2004

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City and State: LACON IL

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was the Chief Master at Arms on the 106 as well as the Chief Doc. Good ship and crew

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Billy D. Yarbrough wrote on December 16, 2003

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City and State: GREENSBORO NC

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: http://hometown.aol.com/bdy405/story.html

For pictures and information on the Navasota during the 1952-1954 period, please check out my site address above.

Keywords: USS Navasota AO-106

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Sara Smith wrote on November 28, 2003

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City and State: MADISONVILLE KY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Darcie Smith served on the uss navasota I believe in the 40's. He is 74 years old now but has many pictures of his days served on the Navasota. I would love to assist him in getting in contact with any shipmates. Please let me know of any connections!

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Josh Paul wrote on November 12, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers a crewmember named Martin Fletcher who served aboard the USS Navasota AO 106, from January 52 to Dec. 55. Mr. Fletcher worked as a machinist, keeping steam-driven pumps operating, removing asbestos from pipes for repairs, and changing gaskets. Unfortunately, Mr. Fletcher passed away from asbestos exposure, and my law firm is representing him in a wrongful death action in the hopes of getting money for his family. Thank you very much.

Keywords: Does any one remember Martin Fletcher, machinist, aboard from 1952-1955?

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J. Furst wrote on October 17, 2003

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Comments: served aboard uss navasota ao-106 during the last 60s early 70s. was an ic2.... any one from the e gang pls write me

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Michael Naretto wrote on October 3, 2003

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City and State: DRAPER UT

Unit: 438TH MP DET

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I WAS ON THE USNS NAVASOTA FROM ROUGHLY MAY 1987 TO SEPTEMBER 1988. SHIP WAS OUT OF SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPIES. ANYONE OUT THERE ON THIS SHIP DURING THAT TIME???

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Roy Kite wrote on September 7, 2003

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City and State: CLEBURNE TX

Unit: BT

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I was a BT from 1967-1969 on the USS NAVASOTA AO106 and plan to make the reunion next year if I'm able. Would like to hear from some BT's.

Keywords: nickname:GO-FLYER

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Charles (Ric Or Bug) Roche wrote on March 8, 2003

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City and State: LONG BEACH CA

Unit: BLDG. 2 BUNK - H-1

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Looking for J.D. Clements, Patterson, 'Dog', Mr Mac, any others who shared adventures with me on this floating fuel station around '67-'68. 'Navasota' is named after a river with an 'Indian' name. All US Navy Oilers were. I don't know if the tradition continues.

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William O. Vandiver JR. wrote on January 27, 2003

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City and State: RAIFORD FL

Unit: USS NAVASOTAAO-106

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Frank Gyalog wrote on November 29, 2002

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Comments: Just somebody fro the Viet Nam era

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Terry L. Swindell wrote on October 16, 2002

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City and State: PANAMA CITY FL

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for Jerry Walters (radioman), also Bill Brown (deckhand). Any help will be appreciated.

Keywords: USS NAVASOTA AO-106

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Stanley Kaylor wrote on September 20, 2002

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City and State: BRISTOL VA

Unit: A DIVISION

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: SERVED ON BOARD FROM SEPT 64 TILL AUG 65. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MEMBERS OF "A" GANG

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Mike Couture wrote on September 17, 2002

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City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC

Unit: NAVY

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for crew members 57-59. Dennis Clem Or Rick Coffini

Keywords: USS Navasota AO-64

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Fred Aguilar wrote on September 10, 2002

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

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Comments: Anyone remember the tour leaving Long Beach-San Pedro, Ca. in May 1970 for Viet Nam. Homeport was Subic Bay, P.I. Looking for photos. Captain was Capt. Goodnuff. Remember Paulines Club?....E-mail me if you remember anything....Thanks

Keywords: Friends...Dan Garwood, Bill Kahau(deceased), Boats Happy Hathaway

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Bob Spry wrote on July 17, 2002

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City and State: MEDFORD MA

Unit: 1ST DIVISION 65-68

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: http://www.ussnavasota.com/ check out the web site
Jerry Johnson is in process of updating it... Reunion in Nevada March each Year.
Pass It On

Keywords: AO-106 Uss Navasota

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Charles Primeau wrote on March 23, 2002

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Comments: Looking for guys from the ship but mainly from the engineering division.MM, BT, MR,Etc.

Keywords: U.S.S. Navasota Ao-106 1964-1968

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Frank Gyalog wrote on March 5, 2002

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City and State: FT. LAUDERDALE FL

Unit: VIET NAM 65-67

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: was in M-Division 65-67 in Viet Nam

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Ken Pisarek wrote on February 8, 2002

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City and State: LAKE SHERWOOD MO

Unit: M DIVISION

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Carol Joan Calfapietra wrote on February 3, 2002

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City and State: CAPE MAY NJ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for a web site of which I've heard where the official military service picture can be ordered. I need one of my husband to enclosed in the display case with his funeral flag and medals for his daughter.

For those of who may have known him, his name is Joesph Calfapietra. He was a SK2 and served on the Navasota before his discharge in 1957. He entered the navy in 1952. He passed away December 2001. If any one remembers him and cares to write, my e-mail is ccalfapietra@hotmail.com

Thank you for any help you may be able to give.

Keywords: Korea, storekeeper, Navasota, USS Hule, personal friends, photographs

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Shane Howard wrote on January 4, 2002

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City and State: WARNER ROBINS GA

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Shane Howard wrote on January 4, 2002

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City and State: WARNER ROBINS GA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY GRANDFATHER SERVED ON THE HOOPER ISLAND IN THE 1940s, HE IS WANTING TO KNOW IF THE SHIP IS STILL IN ONE PIECE OR WAS IT SCRAPPED. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP IN FINDING THIS OUT.
THANKS,
SHANE HOWARD

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Buddy George wrote on November 7, 2001

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City and State: LEVELLAND TX

Unit: USSNAVASOTAAO106

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: SERVED ON USS NAVASOTA FOM fEB 1952 TO Aug 1955.

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Allan Strawn wrote on November 2, 2001

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City and State: MONTICELLO AR

Unit: SIGNALMAN (1967-1969)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: It had been a routine Pacific crossing toward our destination of Subic Bay, Phillipines. Three days before our schelduled arrival at Subic, we received word that the U.S.S. Pueblo had been captured by the North Koreans and was being held as a spy ship. Which in fact it was.
The Navasota was diverted, as was two carrier fleets, to North Korea as a show of strength.
It was the coldest spot on earth to me.
We stayed almost 6 months but the North Koreans were not intimidated. I am sure you all know the story of the U.S.S. Pueblo, but now you know that the U.S.S. Navasota played a major role in this historic event.

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John Brewer wrote on October 29, 2001

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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

Unit: 2ND DIVISION

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Comments: I think the captians name was McCluske
served on Navasota 1946

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