On Fri, 3 Oct 1997 James A. Patin jpatin@world-net.net wrote: 7030 Glen Park San Antonio, Tx 78239-3728 (210) 656-4410 I was aboard the USS Forest B. Royal DD-872 from sep 1950 to spring of 1953. we served in the Yellow Sea in the mine field sweep in Chinanpoe and before that Inchon invasion then the ship was under the British Admiral when we up the river to blow up the Ammo Dump. After we blew up all the mines. Then we went to the other side of Korea and was the only ship to make it into the Port that was only 32 miles south of the big Russian Sub base north of the river. We were in the Marine evacuation in Wonson also. We also went ashore behind enemy lines and took some radio gear and left it at a spot we were suppose to hide it for a Observer to pick it up later and had to shoot our way to the boat we hide and get back to the ship which was sitting several hundred yards from the beach. We had a ship reunion last year in New Orleans, I believe it was in June which I attended and met four of my old shipmates from that time. The USS Forest B. Royal's code name was the (Ice Boat). If any old shipmates from that time see this would like for them to contact me. Thanks Jim Patin at (jpatin@world-net.net)or (210)656-4410
On Tue, 29 Sep 1998 Laura Smith Email address wrote: 491 Franklin Terrace Washington, PA 15301 Email: lls9306@sru.edu Comments: On an added note: my two great-uncles served on the USS Orleck and the USS Forest Royal. If anyone has information about the routes of these ships, please let me know. I'm a history major and I am forming my family tree. Any help would be appreciated. My great-uncles, whom are brothers are Charles T. Mccullough and Robert Mccullough. More: The specifics you've asked for about my uncles are stated below: Charles T. Mccullough: served on the Orleck from 1951-54 as a 3rd Class broilerman. He then went to serve on the USS Forest Royal. Deceased in 1974. Robert Mccullough: served on the Orleck from October 1952-September 1954 as a 2nd Class broilerman. From there, he served on the USS Hancock until 1955, when he was honorably discharged for a needed operation. Still living. Thanks again, Laura Smith