On Wed, 11 Nov 1998 WarLyn97@aol.com wrote: I'll send you some details on the 404 operations. Are you aware of the LSM/LSMR Assocation? We have currently about 2500 members and hold a class wide reunion every year in early Sept. This years was in New Orleans. About 900 attended! We are bringing LSM 45 from the Greek Navy to the Freedom Park Naval Museum in Omaha, NE as we speak. It should be underway (by push tug) from New Orleans to Omaha Now. Contrary to what a sailor ffom the LSMR 412 says, there were always three of us in the Korean theater and six more enroute to WesPac or in the States. Also, I suggest you contact Col. Ben S. Malcom, USA (Ret) and read his book titled "White Tigers" about his activities on the west coast of North Korea leading the UNPIK (Partisan Forces). In "52,'53, and even'54, LSMRs were part of his support in these activities. Since his was an "Agency" activity,even we didn't know that was what our firing missions were for! Warren
On Wed, 11 Nov 1998 Warren Gilmour Email address wrote: 8541 South Mivu Circle Sandy, UT 94093 Phone: 801-566-2430 Fax: 801-568-1085 Email: warlyn97@aol.com Comments: I served on the LSMR 404 from 5/51 to 8/54 including two tours to Korea. I was a GM2 at discharge. I am working on a book describing the development, construction, and operational use of this class of ship. I am planning a reunion sometime/somewhere in Year 2000. I have found 43 members of the crew of whom 27 were enlisted, 8 were officers and 8 are deceased. The LSMR is today a rusting hulk in Ensenada, Mexico. Are you aware of the LSM/LSMR Assocation? We have currently about 2500 members and hold a class wide reunion every year in early Sept. This years was in New Orleans. About 900 attended! We are bringing LSM 45 from the Greek Navy to the Freedom Park Naval Museum in Omaha, NE as we speak. It should be underway (by push tug) from New Orleans to Omaha Now.