USS Taussig (DD-746)

Navy BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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James Smith wrote on April 14, 2020

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City and State: ROCKWOOD TN

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Comments: My Dad James D. Smith served from 1951-1954 under Captain Mcdowell. He was assigned to the #2 mount. In Korea.
I’m just trying to locate some of the seamen. I thought he would like to talk about days and times.
He served with Earl Vance at the mounts left gun.

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Hilda Vasquez wrote on October 18, 2018

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City and State: HAWTHORNE NJ

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Comments: This is in response to Laura Singlar..i remember her father Steve when their ship landed in our country the Philippines during the Vietnam war..i was in highschool then when we had the chance toget on the ship bec it was an "open house" that time..he was only the one i was able to converse with & i made him to write his name in my notebook. He was small, white & a bit friendly..wish Laura can contact me..thanks...Hilda Vasquez

Keywords: Laura Singlar entry - 54200

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Dave Neal wrote on April 8, 2016

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City and State: PUNTA GORDA FL

Unit: SIGNAL DIV.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Inquiring as to whether any shipmates were aboard during the second Taiwan Crisis in 1958. i recall a situation where we were placed on port and starboard watches and at GQ status during the Formosa patrol between Nationalist and mainland China. We received hazardous duty pay and recall having to fire a warning shot near Chinese junk involved in attack on Nationalist ship. Anyone recall this incident please contact me via e-mail

Keywords: uss. taussig DD746 1957, China Service medal (extended), 1958 Second Taiwan incident medal, Armed Forces Expedtionary medal.

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Daniel R. Pieronek wrote on March 20, 2014

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City and State: MIDDLEFIELD OH

Unit: 1ST DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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David Gaydos wrote on May 10, 2013

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City and State: ZIONSVILLE IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father served on Taussig 746 between 1954 and 1957. I'm

trying to locate a few of his crew mates.







My Fathers name: David S. Gaydos GM3







Ship: USS TAUSSIG DD-746







Served: 1954-1957







Also he played on the 7th fleet baseball team under coach

Sellers.







I'm searching for any crewmates that may have known him or

played on the 7th fleet baseball team.







Specifically looking for: Bob Spain, Art West, Pope, Coker,

Beauchemin, Foster, Vigue, Valentine







Thank you

Keywords: USS Taussig (DD-746) 1954-1957

gun mate

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Daniel Paulk wrote on January 20, 2012

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City and State: ROCKMART GE

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Can anyone help me find more info. on Jerry Yeager? He
served in the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer back in 1958
and was based in CA. Anything would be helpful. Thank-
you. Dan

Keywords: USS Taussig, Jerry Yeager, Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy

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Bruce Long wrote on November 6, 2011

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City and State: CHICO CA

Unit: U.S.S. TAUSSIG

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I WAS ON BOARD TAUSSIG IN 1969 FOR THE WEST PAC TRIP.
MY NAME IS BRUCE LONG I WAS A 3RD CLASS BM, LOOKING
FOR SHIPMATES.

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Randall Caldwell wrote on October 17, 2011

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City and State: ARROYO CITY TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Was aboard 1953. Havent read any new comments in some
time.

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Donald Johnson wrote on December 7, 2010

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City and State: WINCHESTER KY

Unit: DD 746

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Gerald Christner wrote on September 19, 2010

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Unit: USS TAUSSIG DD746

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I Would like to hear from former shipmates

Keywords: Uss taussig DD746

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Kerry Davis wrote on July 4, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Years ago, mid-70s, I had a USS Taussig jacket in high school. It had a very large and elaborate design on the back. A more recent friend of mine has connections to the Taussig family and I've been trying to figure out for them if the jacket I had was official or not, and where it might be possible to locate another like it. Any suggestions?

Keywords: USS Taussig jacket logo design

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Lyman Johnson JR. wrote on February 4, 2010

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City and State: AURORA CO

Unit: NAVY VETERAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Had somed great poker games with Japanese Yen

Keywords: Sailed with the Missouri along the Korean east coast

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Randall Caldwell wrote on February 2, 2010

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City and State: RIO HONDO TX

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Havent saw any new comments on here in a long time. Was aboard a short time. From about april 52 till thanksgiving 52. Transferesd in Hawaii to USS CARPENTER DDE 825 along with John Baker, Ronald Dumas, and a few others. Where have all the years gone?. Happy sailing.


Randall Caldwell

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USS TAUSSIG DD 746

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Joseph F. Smith wrote on August 20, 2008

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City and State: ELKHART TX

Unit: B DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Any information of anyone serving on this ship with me will be appreciated.

Keywords: My name is Joseph Smith, nickname was Shakey and I served on the USS Taussig DD746 from 1966 to 1969. I did 2 tours of Vietnam. Friends of Jerry Yeager, Robert Nole, and guys by last name of Spinks, and Lancaster

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Terrance Secrist III wrote on February 12, 2007

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City and State: LEXINGTON KY

Unit: N\A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I dont know the dates, but I do know that the taussig was not my fathers only ship, but it was one I think he liked the best, If I rember form hes storys hes brouther sirved on the same ship I do not rember hes name and all I rember about hem was that he was a nocom, my fathers name, is terrance M. Secrist he probly went by the nike name tarry, and since he is no longer with us I would be greatful of any one who know hem could tell me something about that part of hes life, the uncle of mine that sirved with hem also passed away but I never know hem, and dont even rember meeting hem. my father spoke of an ens. hull of that helps any one. you can contact me at mike_secrist@yahoo.com

Keywords: my father was in the navy in korea sirveing on the uss taussig dd-746

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Laura Singlar wrote on November 21, 2005

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City and State: TOLEDO OH

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My father served on the USS Taussig from 68-71 if you know the name Steve Singlar pleas get a hold of me e-mail of write me I'd really love to let my dad know that someone remembers him.

Keywords: Machinists Mates or any one who thinks they know the name

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Tylan Weber wrote on October 18, 2005

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City and State: CHESAPEAKE VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was on the was on the USS Taussig during the Vietnam War. He passed away last Christmas and I was wondering if anyone knows where I could obtain a ships patch. I am trying to put a shadow box together for my mom for Christmas and I would really like to include the ships patch on the box. Please Help.

Keywords: USS Taussig DD-746

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Stanley Smith wrote on August 17, 2005

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City and State: CLOVEDALE CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Richard Orval Smith served on the USS Taussig during 1951 and I know that he made one voyage to Korea on the ship during that time. R. O., as he was probably known was a Machinest Mate at the time. I would like to hear from anyone who was on the Taussig during that time and who may have known my dad.
Stanley Smith

Keywords: R.O., Whitey, Smitty

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Richard Kenney wrote on July 16, 2005

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City and State: BELMONT MI

Unit: NA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY FATHER, ANTHONY EARL KENNEY, ENLISTED IN THE NAVY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE VIETNAM WAR. I CAN ONLY HOPE, THAT WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES FOR THE VERY LAST TIME, I HAD GROWN UP TO BE HALF THE MAN THAY MY FATHER IS. I DID NOT WANT TO WAIT UNTILL HE WAS DECEASED TO SAY THIS. DAD... I AM SO VERY PROUD OF WHAT YOU HAVE WENT THRU IN THE NAVY, THE SACRIFICES THAT YOU HAVE MADE FOR YOUR FAMILY, AND THE VERY UNSELFISH MAN THAT YOU ARE TODAY. I LOVE YOU DAD.

TONY "TEX" KENNEY SERVED AS AN ELECTRICIAN DURING THE VIETNAM WAR ON THE USS TAUSSIG.

HIS E-MAIL IS TKENNEY123@AOL.COM

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Sam TAussig wrote on May 17, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I have a question for who can answer it. WHy is the Taussig called the Taussig. If there is a TAussig who served on it would it be when it was commishended. Does any one no any thing that can help me with the family naval roots. HELP! please contact me.= if you have any info on the ship now or if you have a story about it or anything!!!


~Sam Taussig

Keywords: I am a Taussig

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Cal Adler wrote on April 17, 2005

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Comments: I'm Cal Adler, the son of Ray Adler. He served aboard the Taussig ( I think he manned one of those big guns ) in the early fifties. Anyone remember him?

Keywords: Ray Adler

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Nick Shoemaker wrote on April 7, 2005

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Comments: Looking for nayone who knew my granfather during his timeon the ship. We have pictures of him with some people and are wondering whom they are.

Keywords: Don Shoemaker, USS Taussig WWII

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Fred Blachly JR. wrote on January 20, 2005

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Comments: My Dad, Fred Blachly served aboard the USS Taussig during the Korean conflict. He earned five stars on his Korean Service medal, he passed way Jan. 18, 2005. I followed his footsteps, and also served in the Navy. He was a good father, and he loved the sea. I shall miss him very much.

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Gary Johnson wrote on December 7, 2004

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Comments: I have nine b and w photos of the USS Taussig in San Diego dry dock. Seems it hit something, maybe while docking. Anyone know why? Willing to send scans of photos. I believe my Uncle was dock master at the time, and my father took the photos.

Cheers, gj

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Theresa Brewer wrote on June 27, 2004

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD MO

Unit: MY FATHER'S UNIT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Donald Joseph Brewer was on the USS Taussig during the Korean conflict. Approx 1952-1956. He was a CPO. Does anyone remember him?

Keywords: Joe Brewer, DDS-746, Korean Conflict

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Larry Holstein wrote on June 6, 2004

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City and State: DEER PARK TX

Unit: USS TAUSSIG DD746

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served aboard the uss taussig from 1952 to 1955.
served with harvey beggs,richard duncan,
claudie tipton, to name a few.
we all saw our share of action in mine-infested
waters off korea.

Keywords: Would like to hear from anyone who served aboard the USS Taussig dd746 in the korean war.

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Michael Hart wrote on May 4, 2004

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Comments: My grandfather Robert Brewster served on the USS TAUSSIG during WWII right after the ship was commissioned(1943?) from 1944 until the end of the war 1945, he often tells stories of the war and about guys he use to serve with. If anyone recognizes his name please contact me.

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Harry Girtman wrote on February 18, 2004

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City and State: ALBANY OR

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Terresa Johnson wrote on February 17, 2004

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City and State: JEFFERSON IA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: My father Joe Dowell served in WW11, he was very proud to be a part of the Navy. From time I was very small my bedtime stories {at my request} were of the days of the war my father past away a year and ahalf ago. I would love to here from anyone that knew him or could give me somemore inf. about those days. It would mean alot to me and the memory of my father. Thank You, Terresa Dowell Johnson. P.s. I still have the uniform, I was always so proud of him.

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John Coffie wrote on December 18, 2003

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City and State: SEYMOUR

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William Dale Lasley wrote on November 27, 2003

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City and State: LAKE HAVASU AZ

Unit: GUNNERS MATE SECOND CLASS

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served on the Taussig from 1950 to 1952. I was a gunners mate. I got out of the Navy in 1957 and entered the Air Force and retired in June 1968. The E-Mail address is my sons and if you would like to contact me he will help you.

Keywords: "Moose" Friend of Jack Parrish, Jack Simpson,Ray Adler, Tate (Torpedoman), Bagley, Auberry

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William Dale Lasley wrote on November 27, 2003

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City and State: LAKE HAVASU AZ

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William Dale Lasley wrote on November 27, 2003

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Bob Wright wrote on November 6, 2003

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City and State: LENEXA KS

Unit: SHIP SERVICE

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM SHIPMATES

Keywords: USS TAUSSIG (LEAKY T)

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Herbert Lieberman wrote on October 18, 2003

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City and State: DELRAY BEACH FL

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: i served on the taussig thru the war from the marshal islands thru okinawa,and tokyo bay,we were the only suface ships to go into tokyo harbor during the war to stage a raid,we were one of nine ships to stage that raid.i also servec in the army during the korean war,was in korea 9 months

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Sam Snyder wrote on April 14, 2003

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City and State: GRAY TN

Unit: OPERATIONS DEPT

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Roy Dorsey wrote on March 14, 2003

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City and State: MOBILE AL

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Don Pittman wrote on March 12, 2003

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City and State: JACKSON MS

Unit: U.S.S TAUSSIG `48-`50

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Searching foa a copy of the Taussig`s Cruise Book And Crews List, `48-`50 Round-The-World-Cruise.
Searching for; Robert Koons EM3, Battlecreek, Mi.
Glen Harding EN2, Jimmy Hinds EN2, Donald King .

Keywords: DD746 in Korean Waters, Firefight Songin Bay

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Norman Lotts wrote on December 24, 2002

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City and State: SUN CITY AZ

Unit: SH3 LAUNDRYMAN

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Frank Walls wrote on December 19, 2002

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City and State: GASTONIA NC

Unit: MM2 FORWARD ENGINE RM.

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: 4 battle stars dont recall places of battles

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Kurt Groepler wrote on September 15, 2002

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City and State: BILLINGS MT

Unit: AFTER ENGINE ROOM

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: long long time ago in a far away place called san diego! summer of '67

Keywords: midshipman, PACMIDTRARON, after engine room, shipfitters

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Louis Ste. Marie wrote on May 14, 2002

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City and State: TIGARD OR

Unit: US NAVY USS TAUSSIG, USS MCNAIR

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

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Carl Park wrote on April 18, 2002

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City and State: BAKERSFIELD CA

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Comments: 2002 TAUSSIG REUNION SCHEDULED OCTOBER, 2002. WILL BE HELD IN SAN ANTONIO, TX. IF WE DON'T HAVE YOUR NAME ON ROSTER PLEASE WRITE US WITH INFO. ANY CHANGES IN ROSTER INFO WE HAVE PLEASE LET US KNOW.

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Candie Kelty wrote on January 4, 2002

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Comments: I recently acquired a large collection of patches
that I know nothing about.

One in particular says U.S.S. Taussig DD-746 at
the top and Raymond 'Pop-a-Top' Russell at the
bottom. In the middle is a bottle of Smirnoff
vodka and a bottle of orange juice and it says "A
Breakfast without orange juice is like a day
without sunshine" and underneath that is a set of
bloodshot looking eyes.

If you would like to see a scan of the patch go to
http://www.hollywoodlostandfound.net/taussig.jpg.
I have absolutely no use for this patch and
thought it would be fun to try to reunite it with
its original owner, or at least someone who would
appreciate it more than I do. .the patch is your's
for the price of postage. Thank you

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Cal Adler wrote on November 20, 2001

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City and State: WINDSOR CO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My name is Cal Adler and I am the 41 year old son of Ray Adler who served on the Taussig sometime in the early 50s. Dad lost his battle with cancer in July of 99 and left us with little knowledge of his military experiences. I'm curious to know if anyone remembers him and some history of this ship and the battles during the early 50s. Please email me if you can help out! Thanks

Keywords: U.S. Taussig DD 746

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Ed Dailey wrote on September 27, 2001

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City and State: BRANSON MO

Unit: ENGINEERING/BOILER ROOM

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking for: Carraway, E. out of Little Rock, Arkansas; Perez, Lito from El Paso, Tx.; Nunemaker, V.D. from San Diego, Ca. area; Sakestewa, ? first name (Native American), from?; Nakagami, Wallace (BT2) from ? California. If you know any of these snipes, write to me at my email address.

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Jacob Marshall wrote on September 1, 2001

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City and State: PAOLI IN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the grandson of Robert Marshall. He served on the USS Taussig DD 746 in the early '50s. If you remember him or have any information on my grandfather or the ship email me please. Thanks.

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Elwood G. Dudley wrote on July 31, 2000

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City and State: PASADENA MD

Unit: 1-ST DIVISION USS TAUSSIG DD-746

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments:
Correct previous E-Mail address to new one :greensable96@hotmail.com

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Charles Higgs wrote on February 18, 2000

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City and State: LITTLETON MA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Royce Higgs, served on the USS Taussig in Korea in the early 1950s. He was a radio operator. Does anyone remember him?

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Elwood G. Dudley wrote on December 10, 1999

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Unit: 1ST DIVISION USS TAUSSIG DD-746

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from any guys that served on
the Taussig from 1951-1955.

Keywords: Nickname Lefty
Boat Coxwain

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