Entry: 94077
Subject: USS SARSI-ATF-111
Subject: USS SARSI-ATF-111
Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on December 11, 2016
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Sarsi crewmen lost on Aug. 27,1952, when the ship hit an enemy mine and sank.
QMC-Raymond S. Parrish --- SD2-Hampton C. Carter --- DC1- Charles H. Kunsch, Jr. ---
RD3-Robert T. Slattery --- YN3-Herbert E. Demarest. God bless these brave men.
May they rest in peace.
Keywords: Korean War --Skipper, Lt. William M. Howard -- Aug. 27, 1952 -- Near Hungnam, North Korea -- Typhoon Karen -- USS SARSI-ATF-111 -- Fleet Ocean Tug
Entry: 89111
Subject: USS SARSI SINKING
Subject: USS SARSI SINKING
Amber Hoffman wrote on June 6, 2014
City and State: SEQUIM WA
Unit: UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to locate pictures if my late grandfather Marion Eugene Hoffman (Osterhaught). He was stationed on the USS Sarsi. He told me about the ship sinking off the coast of Korea, how he went back onto the sinking boat for the American Flag and how he remembered being on a life raft at night. Also any stories/memories you have would be greatly appreciated!!
Keywords: I remember seeing a certificate that had By the order of the Golden Dragon written on it is a kid. I am curious about what that meant and was all about.
Entry: 88162
Subject: SARSI CREW MEMBER CONTACT
Subject: SARSI CREW MEMBER CONTACT
George Dern wrote on January 21, 2014
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: in 1953 I was on mess cooking at the pac res flt long beach calif. there was a mess cook who was always talking about his experience on the sarsi when it sunk. very interesting to a young lad of 17 years of age. time has passed and I still remember what we shared about the sarsi. if I can remember his last name was o,connel cook striker from new York. any one has any info on him, give me a jinjle. derngeorge@yahoo.com.
Keywords: this message is intended for any of the crew of the uss sarsi atf 111
Entry: 78641
Subject: CHARLES H KUNSCH AKA OTTO USS SARSI(ATF-111)
Subject: CHARLES H KUNSCH AKA OTTO USS SARSI(ATF-111)
Terry Jo Keeney Gear wrote on April 20, 2011
City and State: CANYONVILLE OR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: USS Sarsi (ATF-111) Want to find out about my Uncle Charles H Kunsch Aka Otto was on the USS Sarsi 1952 ship went down with him on it guess they never found his body August 27 1952 his Rank was DC1 Charles Henry Kunsch, Jr. He was friends with Tom Wilbeck, Sr.they stayed in contact until my Uncle Charles ship went down I would like to get any pictures or letters if I can. If anyone can tell me more about my Uncle thta would br nice too. My Mother Josephine H Kunsch was always talking about her Brother Charles and that he was in the Navy and his Ship went down she cry every time she talked about him she named my brother Charles too after her brother, and my brother's Charles and Kenny and I Joined the Navy also because it was a Navy Family we were proud of our Uncle Charles. Wish I only could of meet this Wonderful Man My Grandmother and Mother talked so much about I was born later in 1954 PLEASE let me know more about my Uncle Charles Thank You
Entry: 77727
Subject: IRWIN BRILLOWSKI
Subject: IRWIN BRILLOWSKI
John Brillowski wrote on February 4, 2011
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Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: looking for people that know my dad irwin brillowski
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Entry: 73653
Subject: CHARLES KUNSCH MY UNCLE
Subject: CHARLES KUNSCH MY UNCLE
Terry Jo Keeney Gear wrote on February 21, 2010
City and State: CANYONVILLE OR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I want to know about my uncle Charles Kunsch from Omaha Ne please
Keywords: FAMILY Member
Entry: 72751
Subject: CHARLES H. KUNSCH
Subject: CHARLES H. KUNSCH
Kathy Kunsch wrote on December 12, 2009
City and State: IMPERIAL BEACH CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Tom Wilbeck,
I just happened to come across this site while doing some research on my
family history. Charles Kunsch was my uncle - his named is spelled
corretly (not Kunson). He was classified as MIA, but according to the
letters my grandma recieved from other sevicemen who were with him, he
was killed instantly when the USS Sarsi hit a mine.
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Entry: 61407
Subject: NEW ADDRESS FOR USS SARSI WEBSITE
Subject: NEW ADDRESS FOR USS SARSI WEBSITE
Thomas A. (Tom) Wilbeck wrote on June 25, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: LONGVIEW TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: The USS Sarsi Website is now located at:
www.uss-sarsi.org
Keywords: Sarsi Fleet Tug ATF-111
Entry: 57202
Subject: USS SARSI (ATF 111)
Subject: USS SARSI (ATF 111)
Joseph Russell wrote on May 16, 2006
City and State: MONTEREY CA
Unit: USS SARSI (ATF 111)
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I was aboard the Sarsi when she struck a mine on August 27, 1952 off Hungnam, North Korea. What is the latest news regarding reunions? I have never attended any of the prior reunions. At the time of the sinking I was a mere lad,assuming the duties of the ship's yeoman. Our prior ship's yeoman had been evacuated while on the west coast of North Korea due to a heart attack. I also served as the Captain's talker while on special sea detail and/or general quarters.
JOE RUSSELL
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Entry: 53790
Subject: RETURN CREW TO STATES
Subject: RETURN CREW TO STATES
Marv Johnson wrote on October 28, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I was aboard the USS Prairie September of 1952. We returned the crew of the USS Sarsi Back to San Diego.
All I remember is the Sarsi life ring hanging in the compartment. It was said the officers didn't eat in the wardroom they stayed and ate with the crew in the enlisted mess. This is seconed hand info.
Marv Johnson
Entry: 23646
Subject: LOOKING FOR KENNETH VINING U.S.S. SARSI ATF 111
Subject: LOOKING FOR KENNETH VINING U.S.S. SARSI ATF 111
Wanda Sanchez wrote on March 3, 2002
Email Update Needed
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: looking for kenneth vining picture . he was on uss atf sarsi 111.
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Entry: 13616
Subject: CLAUDE LEE, SARSI SURVIVOR
Subject: CLAUDE LEE, SARSI SURVIVOR
Arie Burris wrote on December 13, 2000
Email Update Needed
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Claude Lee, USS Sarsi survivor, passed away Feb 28, 2000, after a long illness. Would appreciate hearing from any of his shipmates.
Keywords: U S S Sarsi
Entry: 11678
Subject:
Subject:
John H. Wilbeck wrote on September 12, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: WARREN MI
Unit: AO105
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am abrother of Thomas A Wilbeck me 3 deceased. An uncle of tom Wilbeckin tx he started the Sarsi web page am damner proud of him
Keywords: Aboard ao105 in onset of Korea/for the first year ,was transfered to the Quincyinnov 51
Entry: 8876
Subject: USS SARSI WEBSITE
Subject: USS SARSI WEBSITE
Thomas A. (Tom) Wilbeck wrote on May 23, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: LONGVIEW TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Visit the Sarsi website at: www.uss-sarsi.org
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Entry: 7211
Subject: SARSI SINKING
Subject: SARSI SINKING
Frederick Rufe wrote on February 27, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: PHILLIPSBURG NJ
Unit: USS ZEAL AM-131
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served on the USS Zeal and have viedo that shows some of the survivors of the Sarsi that were rescued by the Zeal on that August day. I was not on board at that time, but have served as president and am now secretary/treasurer of the USS Zeal Association. We meet yearly and welcome any survivors of the Sarsi to our reunion. I know that they have recently started meeting themselves.
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Entry: 4651
Subject: ROBERT SLATTERY - KIA
Subject: ROBERT SLATTERY - KIA