Ultimate U.S.S. EDISTO Guestbook

USS EDISTO AGB-2
ULTIMATE GUESTBOOK

OUR
Second Reunion was
April 23-26th, 2006
Click Here
To view the Reunion Pictures By Glenn Smith

U.S.S. EDISTO'S
First Reunion was
September 8 - 12, 2004

Click Here For the
Slide-Show

Thanks for the great response
John J. Herrmann

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Name:	Charles Schafer
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:	902-861-3145
Email:	charlestschafer@gmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	8/27/2010 10:47:54 AM Researching Edisto in regard to her role in a refraction seismic survey that was carried out in the summer/fall of 1970 in collaboration with the Canadian Survey Ship Hudson.
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Name:	charles schweizer
Year Aboard:	1956 to 1956
	Gone To Sea

Address:	68thompson st
	buffalo, NY 14207
Phone:
Email:	opa1838@verizon.net

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Comments:	8/7/2010 3:17:24 PM aboard with HU2 NAS Lakehurst
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Name:	charles schweizer
Year Aboard:	1956 to 1956
	Gone To Sea

Address:	68 thompson st
	buffalo, OH 14207
Phone:
Email:	opa1838@verizon.net

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Comments:	8/7/2010 3:11:57 PM aboard with HU-2 NAS lakehurst
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Name:	joe fernald
Year Aboard:	1965 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:	1334evering ave
	rosedale, MD 21237
Phone:	4437628079
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/5/2010 9:10:41 PM i was in the coast guard when we took over from the navy
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Name:	Leeonas Yohn
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea 05 22 2010

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/2/2010 7:47:01 AM Leeonas Yohn, age 86, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010.
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Name:	Robert Weber
Year Aboard:	1961 to 1965
	Gone To Sea

Address:	100 Tomahawk Gr.
	Summerville, SC 29483
Phone:	(239) 940-2025
Email:	bobnsue43@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/1/2010 4:20:47 AM Best 4 years of my 20 years in Navy
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Name:	Dr. James Hickey
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1958
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:	608 525 8120
Email:	jrhic@centurytel.net

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Comments:	5/29/2010 9:03:42 AM rated journalist, served in log room.
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Name:	Sonja Roderick
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/25/2010 4:00:43 PM My father served on this ship when I was born. I am doing a research paper on the Coast Guard. I really enjoy the pictures. Father's name James H. Moore, 1967, I was born in Boston.
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Name:	Peter Fandrich
Year Aboard:	1959 to 1962
	Gone To Sea 04-15-2010

Address:	n 651 Hy A
	Briggsville, WI 53920
Phone:	608-981-2334
Email:	pistolpete53920@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/22/2010 5:12:45 AM Charles R Smith went to sea.April 15 ,2010.My discovery of this site,brought him alot of joy over his last years.Many ship mates had called him when he was in the VA Hospital,and sent cards.At his funeral his plaques from crossing the Artic & Antartic circle were displayed,along with a large picture of the Steady Eddy.And a Edisto Hat was on display.Thanks for your support.His son Pete & Charlie Jr
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Name:	Charles Neal
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1957
	Gone To Sea

Address:	60 Chestnut lane
	Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone:	304-325-2044
Email:	cw_neal@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/7/2010 5:14:51 AM I will never forget the time i served on the Edisto I had some good friends but have not been able to locate but a very few of them.I hope some of you will see this and email me.Happy sailing to all Edisto sailors
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Name:	Sidney (Eli) Evans
Year Aboard:	1947 to 1948
	Gone To Sea

Address:	PO 35 (233 Tallow_
	Onalaska , TX 77360
Phone:	936-646-7722
Email:	allenssausage@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/4/2010 3:16:11 PM
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Name:	william moody
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1965
	Gone To Sea

Address:	14560 co rd 41
	addison, AL 35540
Phone:	256 590 2356
Email:	wmjm@localnet.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/16/2010 8:53:14 PM
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Name:	Arthur Kelsey
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1964
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	Eaton Rapids, MI
Phone:
Email:	mspecsd@gmail.com

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Comments:	3/16/2010 2:00:56 PM i was onboard 62 - 64. left as RM3. Please include me on the email list. I attended last years reunion and plan on being in Rhode Island. Fair winds and following seas. Art
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Name:	Calvin Schmidt
Year Aboard:	1948 to 1949
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:	9044715916
Email:	Calanddolo@att.net

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Comments:	3/4/2010 1:19:56 PM
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Name:	stephen frost
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Gone To Sea

Address:	1006 north drown
	ojai, CA 93023
Phone:	8056461875
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/2/2010 4:31:42 PM
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Name:	John Orrison
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, KS
Phone:
Email:	bigo440so@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/21/2010 4:32:02 AM Greetings from Kansas and thanks for putting this sight together. My uncle Herbert F. Orrison came on board in 1953. He was along for Operation Deep Freeze in 1956. Ever since childhood he was my favorite uncle. He always promised me some of his Navy Papers when I got older. The last time I was promised the papers was on a visit to his home in Tucson, Az. in 1990. Sadly he passed in the late 90's. About a year later my father (Herb's brother) went to visit one of their sister's. He brought home Uncle Herb's Navy Papers for me. In this batch of papers I got his Operation Deep Freeze paper and the "deed" to a 100 ft. by 100 ft. plot of land in Edisto Acres!! I still have and cherish both items. Thanks again for putting this sight together and allowing me to talk about my uncle Herb. I loved and miss him very much. John Orrison
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Name:	Chuba Klinsmann
Year Aboard:	1990 to 1999
	Gone To Sea

Address:	50
	Lagos , Choose State
Phone:	+2348057481203
Email:	dr_chuba5748@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/6/2010 5:24:17 AM I love the art work of your Sit. I am gald for the previlage Thanks Chuba
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Name:	David Carita
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1965
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:
Email:	frstwzrd@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/29/2010 11:09:02 AM The first ship I served on and the best. I will never forget the good friends I made.
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Name:	WENDY GAULL MUNSON
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:
Email:

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Comments:	1/1/2010 9:20:37 PM FATHER CHARLES GAULL
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Name:	Garland Huffman
Year Aboard:	1959 to 1962
	Gone To Sea

Address:	16478 ne141st ave
	Fort McCoy, FL 32134
Phone:	352 546-3659
Email:	boxdr@windstream.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	11/27/2009 7:21:22 AM
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Name:	Fernando Hernandez
Year Aboard:	1954 to 1956
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	11/23/2009 7:23:01 AM I live in PR with my wife, two sons and a daughter. I am hereby sending my best regards to those shipmates who may be still with us in this planet. Thanks for your patience. Fernando Hernandez
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Name:	Fernando Hernandez
Year Aboard:	1954 to 1956
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:
Email:	betzferher@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:	usedistoagb2.com
Comments:	11/23/2009 7:18:14 AM I was onboard USS Edisto during 1954-56. With my best regards, Fernando Hernandez.
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Name:	steven lakatos
Year Aboard:	1955 to 1956
	Gone To Sea 11-16-2009

Address:
	, NJ
Phone:
Email:

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Comments:	11/17/2009 5:28:08 PM
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Name:	john " jack" thomas
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:	2 beechwood ave
	charlton, NY 12019
Phone:	518-384-0208
Email:	elmo2003ny@aol.com

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Comments:	11/2/2009 5:21:29 PM I was abord the USS Nesmlen AOG 55 from oct.1954 to oct.1958 i . I was looking for phil richardson web site i had it once and losted it ,it was very insteresting would like to find it again.
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Name:	John T. Ott
Year Aboard:	1951 to 1955
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:
Email:	ottjs@verizon.net

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Comments:	8/25/2009 6:04:01 AM Where could i get a picture or can go to see other shipmates I served with on the USS Hayades AF28? My Uncle Jack Ott served the same ship and time!
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Name:	Robert Archer
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, Choose State
Phone:	781-767-1835
Email:	dotbobarch@aol.com

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Comments:	8/20/2009 11:38:43 AM Hi, I was aboard the Glacier from 1961 to 1964,was browsing you website and saw pictures of scale model of USS Glacier one of your ship mates built If it is at all possible could I be put in contact with him. From pictures I saw he did a very fine job.My name and address is listed below. Robert Archer 32 South Shore Road Holbrook, Ma. 02343 781-767-1835 e-mail is dotbobarch@aol.com thank you , Bob Archer EN3, USS Glacier AGB-4, 61 to 64
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Name:	Charles Ehrlich
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1963
	Gone To Sea 08-12-62

Address:	5622 Applecross Dr.
	Riverside, CA 92507
Phone:	951-276-9274
Email:	paylesslabelsco@gmail.com

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Comments:	7/18/2009 5:13:33 PM Commanding Officier at the time I was deployed on the Edisto was EA Davidison.I would like to obtain the picture of the ship as shown on this site.I had this picture but misplaced it over the years.
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Name:	Bill McIver
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P.O. Box 962
	Mendocino, CA 95460
Phone:	7079374035
Email:	macwine@mcn.org

Favorite Website:	www.billmciver.com
Comments:	7/16/2009 6:54:17 PM Captain Griffith Evans was my commanding officer on USS Everett (PF-8) Hong Kong Station ship and during Korean War cruise 1952-53. The following is a quote from my book, By Dead Reckoning: I salute Captain Evans, his officers and the top petty officers who trained the crew. They kept us focused on our mission and brought us all safely to port after each deployment in dangerous waters. We crew members reported to our GQ and watch stations when called; we did our duty in mine-infested waters on a defective vessel that the Navy, back in 1944, should never have accepted in the first place. I am honored to have been a part of that crew. I am privileged to have had a role in the defense of the Four Freedoms in a part of the world that never knew the blessing of liberty and democracy until Americans fought and died to win it for the people there.
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Name:	Raedon Gelderman	Sailor on right is me
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P.O. Box 8186
	Lacey, WA 98509
Phone:	360-456-7552
Email:	ronge@comcast.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	5/20/2009 1:05:44 PM RMSN, Was only assigned to the Edisto TAD for 7 days while she was tied up in Boston.
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Name:	Tom Lamb
Year Aboard:	1948 to 1952
	Gone To Sea 08-15-1990

Address:
	, AL
Phone:
Email:	iangus2@mindspring.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/20/2009 3:18:09 PM
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Name:	Eugene Fettinger
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	, CA
Phone:
Email:	genefett@verizon.net

Favorite Website:	ussedistoagb2.com
Comments:	4/15/2009 6:37:18 PM "As a former ships cook (alias Stewburner..Bellyrobber etc. I'm sure you all remember the seven(7)course meals we prepared while underway...OK..OK maybe thats a little stretch) but we had a great hard working ships crew. I learned today we have had a phenomenal increase of past crew members joining our USS Edisto Assocciation the last few months since Glenn Smith started publishing the KEE BIRD, a newsletter two or three times a year. Always a pleasure to read.Also having our fourth reunion in Baton Rouge, La. in May 2009. Also heard a lot of great comments on the website appearance and structure that is managed by our WebMaster John Herrmann "
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Name:	Johnny McClellan
Year Aboard:	1958 to 1960
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	, FL
Phone:
Email:	bonefish032000@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/7/2009 5:49:20 PM
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Name:	ROBERT WILLIAMS
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	, MD
Phone:	3018396455
Email:	ARTSONGS28V@AOL.COM

Favorite Website:	ussedistoagb2.com
Comments:	3/26/2009 11:20:26 PM
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Name:	ROBERT WILLIAMS	Shipmate Robert Williams with his first grandson! January 2009
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	, MD
Phone:	3018396455
Email:	ARTSONGS28V@AOL.COM

Favorite Website:	ussedistoagb2.com
Comments:	3/26/2009 11:05:23 PM Dad celebrated his 82nd birthday December 9, 2008!
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Name:	Richard Sellers
Year Aboard:	1973 to 1973
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4336 old virginia st. NE
	Roanoke, VA 24019
Phone:	5405213044
Email:	Richard sellers @cox.net

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Comments:	3/18/2009 3:53:11 PM I was aborad Edisto during the swap. I was part of the skeleton crew who took Southwind to Milwaukee.
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Name:	jack griffin
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	330 South East 2ed st. Apt 405F
	Hallandale, FL 33009
Phone:	954-458-3692
Email:	johnieblueys@aol,com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/14/2009 7:12:59 AM
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Name:	Jack Cummings	W/O Big-Eye
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1537 WEst 10th Street
	Port Angeles, WA 98363
Phone:	360 457-1085
Email:	jcummin@olypen.com

Favorite Website:	cummingsfamilyadventures.wordpress.com
Comments:	3/8/2009 11:29:03 AM I was only a passenger on the Edisto from Boston to Palmer Station Antarctica in 65/65
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Name:	clayton mathieson
Year Aboard:	1956 to 1959
	Still Sailing!

Address:	6 fairfax st
	burlington, MA 01803
Phone:	781-229-6342
Email:	littlegump@rcn.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/6/2009 12:21:30 PM
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Name:	Armando Daubar, Jr.
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1958
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4437 NC Hwy 194 S
	Todd, NC 28684
Phone:
Email:	jeannied@skybest.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/5/2009 2:33:15 PM
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Name:	Armando Daubar, Jr.
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1958
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4437 NC Hwy 194 S
	, NC
Phone:
Email:	jeannied@skybest.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/5/2009 2:32:13 PM
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Name:	Gary Jackson
Year Aboard:	1955 to 1957
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1514 S Ferdinand
	Seattle, WA 98108
Phone:	206 762 7793
Email:	gmj36@cablespeed.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/4/2009 8:25:44 PM Worked the IC room
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Name:	Allen Davis	Joanne and me on Cape '06
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1960
	Still Sailing!

Address:	8 Casco Drive
	Nashua, NH 03062
Phone:	603-888-1443
Email:	allen@ccwrv.org

Favorite Website:	ccwrv.org
Comments:	3/4/2009 12:58:45 PM Updated info (3/4/09). Served on the Edisto as an IC electrician. I live in Nashua, NH now with my wife, Joanne of 37 years.
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Name:	Charles R (Bob) Kremenak
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	kremenak93@gmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/26/2009 9:49:59 PM Never saw Edisto but was dentist on Atka (AGB-3) in 1957-58 on DeepFreezes 2 &3. Some great times and heard stories about Edisto.
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Name:	Dennis Mack
Year Aboard:	1971 to 1972
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	tonymack@unique-software.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/24/2009 2:55:12 PM
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Name:	Richard Frey
Year Aboard:	19 to 1919
	Still Sailing!

Address:	512 Shannon Dr
	Norfolk, NE 68701
Phone:
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/24/2009 10:56:52 AM Retired MMCS(SS) USN, 1970
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Name:	Warren Samuel
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	Topeka, KS 666604
Phone:
Email:	wdsamuel@myway.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/23/2009 2:25:20 PM Still kickin'
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Name:	bob wagner
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1145 marni ridge court
	kissimmee, FL 34747
Phone:	407-397-2144
Email:	bigorangeman@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/21/2009 8:46:28 AM It was a great boat ride,operation deep freeze 1962. MR-3
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Name:	Harold Hogge	OLD SAILOR
Year Aboard:	1947 to 1950
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	navyby@yahoo,com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/14/2009 10:37:26 PM Annny of my old ship mates still kicking???
Suggestion Box:	Never die, they just float away

Name:	herbert mallory
Year Aboard:	1951 to 1951
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P. O Box 136
	Marion, PA 17235
Phone:	717 597 5996
Email:	lulabel@pa.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/2/2009 6:39:12 PM served on EDISTO for two or three cruises up north 51 and52. I was in the heio sqd HU-2 Lakhurst NJ. I remember the convoy of tugs to equip THULE and crunching our chopper on the ice. HERB AD3 then.
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Name:	Robert Reitmeyer
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	412 885 0852
Email:	whittlerbob@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/21/2009 7:14:35 PM I was a helicopter pilot from HU 4 and went on the Deep Freeze Operation, 12-'64 to 3-'65 to build Palmer Station. It was a great adventure to say the least. We had a Sikorsky H 19E and a Bell H 13M to fly. On the way back we pilots got qualified as Officer of the Deck of a Deep Draft Ship. Quite an achievement for a junior aviator. It was a well run, easy going fun ship to be on. Cdr. Nickerson (sp) was the captain and since we operated independently he was also task force commander. This latter title gave him a lot of to meet other ships of other navys and explore the area in addition to building Palmer Station on Anvers Island.
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Name:	Jack Cummings	Edisto Helo Ops
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	360 457-1085
Email:	jcummin@olypen.com

Favorite Website:	cummingsfamilyadventures.wordpress.com
Comments:	1/8/2009 12:17:02 PM I boarded the Edisto in Boston before she sailed for Palmer Station (to build the station) on 10 December 1964. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers that cruise. I was a remember of the four man Navy crew that wintered over that year. Does anyone who was on board remember the "chair making" contest onboard. Our furniture never arrived on station.
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Name:	JOHN MULLEN
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1959
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	239-263-2087
Email:	JLMGOLF@AOL.COM

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/30/2008 6:54:46 PM wAS ABOARD FOR OPERATION DEEP FREEZE 4. dO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THAT CRUISE?
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Name:	John Duignan
Year Aboard:	1961 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	843=705=3881
Email:	jjduignan@hargray.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/27/2008 8:48:25 AM Book written by Arnold Rosan 2008 called "Keeping memories alive" Our aging veterans tell their story by the Sun City Veterans Association, published by Xlibris. This book contains memories of the USS Edisto experience.
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Name:	John Griffin
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:	330 S.E.2ed ST. APT 405F
	HALLANDALE, FL 33009
Phone:	1-954-458-6392
Email:	johnieblueys@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/25/2008 4:28:16 PM
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Name:	Gary Jackson
Year Aboard:	1955 to 1957
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1514 S. Ferdinand
	Seattle, WA 98108
Phone:	206 762 7793
Email:	gmj36@cablespeed.com

Favorite Website:	ussedistoagb2
Comments:	12/20/2008 9:55:49 AM Did both Artic and DeepFrezze one. Worked the IC room and stood generator and Motor room watches. Looking for Jim Lazot, Bob Moon, Mike, found Shadwell and Glivens.
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Name:	william sharpton
Year Aboard:	1948 to 1951
	Still Sailing!

Address:	428 leonard road
	cullman, AL 35055
Phone:	256 734 8133
Email:	glorifytare@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/19/2008 11:29:24 AM Iwas a deckape [1st division] during my stay aboard. I went aboard directly out of bootcamp at great lakes il. The time aboard the Edisto was the most interesting in a 20 year career.
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Name:	Leo Johnston Jr
Year Aboard:	1958 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	118 Fairview Ave
	Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Phone:	914-938-3830
Email:	lejjr@comcast.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/19/2008 9:22:17 AM It's been a few years since I have had any communication with any of my shipmates...I just wanted you to know that I am still in a upright possition and doing well...Just wanted to wish you all a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year
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Name:	August "Gus" Nuesch
Year Aboard:	1951 to 1951
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	9737281558
Email:	aenjr@optonline.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/15/2008 3:15:00 PM It was a good ship & enjoyed my time onboard with the flag to bring supply ships into Thule bay for the building of Thule AF Base for thew Dew Line. AG2.
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Name:	Dave Musto
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	366 middle road
	Dresden, ME 04342
Phone:
Email:	Batnda01@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/9/2008 10:50:57 AM Fair winds and following seas.
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Name:	David Carita
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	Lyndeborough, NH
Phone:
Email:	frstwzrd@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/3/2008 4:54:33 PM Will not forget the men I served with
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Name:	Art Kelsey
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1964
	Still Sailing!

Address:	10360 barnes rd.
	Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Phone:	517-663-5954
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	9/25/2008 12:09:35 PM Spent 24 years in Law Enforcement and then sales and marketing before retirement.
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Name:	George Dove
Year Aboard:	1955 to 1956
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	617-361-4841
Email:	geodove@comcast.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	9/13/2008 7:51:45 PM I came aboad Mar.1955 as an MR1. and just in time to help prepare the Edisto and be part of Operation Deepfreeze 1, an event I remenber very clearly to this day! This website brought back some wonderful memories.
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Name:	James Gagliano
Year Aboard:	1950 to 1950
	Still Sailing!

Address:	2975 Bluegrass Lane 3811
	Henderson , NV 89074
Phone:	702-450-3778
Email:	lodinj@embarqmail.com

Favorite Website:	e-bay
Comments:	1/28/2008 4:26:35 PM I was aboard the MIGHTY E from Jan.'50 to Sept.'50. I was an AG3 and TDY. I made 3 trips north crossing the cicle 3 times. The memories of my short stay have lasted all of my life, a great ship, with even a greater crew. I am looking for a model of the ship, if anyone can help, PLEASE call. I will try to make the next reunion.
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Name:	William Champine
Year Aboard:	1952 to 1953
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P.O. Box 5914
	Albany, NY 12205
Phone:	518-237-6378
Email:	WChampine@aol.com

Favorite Website:	williaminthelightofjesus.com
Comments:	1/26/2008 11:23:31 PM Hello to All 1950 to 1954 US Navy I was a Yeoman 2nd class on the navy's USS Edisto AGB2. Glad I am able to say hello to all. I now serve Jesus, our Lord. I have the healing gift since Aug. 9, 1991. Have been traveling about the US and Canada doing healing services. You are all welcome to come to me and Jesus. My web-site is: www.williaminthelightofjesus.com May God Bless you all and your family
Suggestion Box:	My picture is on my web-site www.williaminthelightofjesus.com

Name:	Warren Samuel
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	wdsamuel@myway.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/24/2008 8:42:47 PM PH1 Tawney going through the chow line, remember the officers doing the serving....
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Name:	Warren Samuel
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	wdsamuel@myway.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/24/2008 8:40:03 PM Edisto going down the Panama going under the bridge. How many of these guys do you recognize........
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Name:	Warren Samuel
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	wdsamuel@myway.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/21/2008 9:57:32 PM How many of you were on that bus trip, remember, the bus broke down, driver didn't understand English, we sat there most of the afternoon.....that was in Valparaiso.
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Name:	Bruce Hursey	14 more Hrs again
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1585 E Carriage Dr
	Titusville, FL 32796
Phone:	321-264-0975
Email:	BruceHursey@AOL.Com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/21/2008 1:30:59 PM Was an Airdale in the Navy...1956-60. Combat air crewman with crew-4... VW-15....NAS Pax River Md. Flew 151 missions ......4280 flight hrs. As an AT2P1, I was the flight tech. After 22 years on NASA Contracts....I went back to the DEPT of the NAVY as the Tech Rep on the MK-lll Data Link on Fri- gates, Crusers and Destroyers. Presently retired....and vert tired!!!
Suggestion Box:	Really nice web site

Name:	Warren Samuel	Somewhere North
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1149 SW College
	Topeka, KS 66604
Phone:	785-234-3022
Email:	wdsamuel@myway.com

Favorite Website:	ussedistoagb2.com
Comments:	1/19/2008 9:59:56 PM Glenn, thanx again for the phone call last week...Hope to be able to make the reunion this May, sorry to have missed the last one. I have had e-mails from Rich Howe, funny how it goes, have lived here in Topeka for 28 years and just lately found out Rich also lives here. I was the photographer aboard in 64 when we went to Anvers Island to build the weather station, PH1 Tawney was my b-o-s-s and I have many great memories of the cruise. I still have a lot of the pictures and occasionally check them out. After leaving the ship, one of the last before turning it over to the coast guard, and by the way, I never received any of the booze that was found in the hold, I went to Lemoore Naval Air Station, had a great duty, got to do a lot of flying with the Blue Angels, taking air photos for PR. I also finally got to put the third stripe on, I retired in 1972, moved to Portsmouth, NH for a coupla years then back to Topeka Kansas. Hope to see you guys in May 2008.
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Name:	arnold janney
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	540-380-2646
Email:	acfishin@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/19/2008 3:12:34 PM i served aboard the uss atka fron apr1952 to june 1956 rate bm3. went top to bottom
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Name:	FRANK ODDY
Year Aboard:	1930 to 1945
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	00448420032562
Email:	ODDY@YAHOO.COM

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/18/2008 9:39:53 AM I LOVE YOUR SITE
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Name:	Rudy Meyer
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	2162 Brightwood Drive
	Forked River, NJ 08731
Phone:	609-693-1876
Email:	rpkmeyer@comcast.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/14/2008 8:13:25 PM I served onboard as as RM3. Made two Northern trips and Deep Freeze65. More info comming.
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Name:	Nicole Warrington
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea 10-30-2007

Address:
	,
Phone:	314-604-7276
Email:	mswarrington@gmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/13/2007 10:51:04 PM My grandfather, John R. Althouse (SN,51) died on October 30, 2007. He fondly remembered his time in the Navy, and I loved to hear his stories of the Arctic. He had hoped to attend a reunion- but we know he will be there in spirit. I miss him greatly- I find that learning more about the things that he had loved keeps him close to my heart.
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Name:	Allen Davis	Taken last year
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1960
	Still Sailing!

Address:	8 Casco Dr
	Nashua, NH 03062
Phone:	603-888-1443
Email:	anjdavis@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/12/2007 5:42:48 PM This was my first duty assignment. Made several northern cruises and Deep Freeze 4. Live in New Hampshire now.
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Name:	vince rappa
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	34953 tiller trail hwy
	tiller, OR 97484
Phone:	514-825-3048
Email:	vince.rappa@gmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	11/1/2007 10:48:16 PM great sight i believe i will be joining soon i wish soon of the pictures had dates and i was wondering why you do not list my captain, Captain N.E. Nickerson and boy do i have stories i looked for a place the old crew members could leave some of the story memories could not find it. anyway thanks for the trip down memory lane. it's weird to say the least Thanks again Vince rappa
Suggestion Box:	have a place where the crew members can leave some things that happened to them while aboard I'm sure some of these stories will be remembered by others as well with possibly a good laugh or two

Name:	Robert Hawkins
Year Aboard:	1971 to 1973
	Still Sailing!

Address:	2630 Iris Ct
	Racine, WI 53402
Phone:	262-681-0237
Email:	rhawkins001@wi.rr.com

Favorite Website:	msn
Comments:	10/26/2007 12:57:55 PM I was aboard when we were towed from Greenland to Norfolk do tothe loss of a screw and rudder. I'llsend that story another time
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Name:	Marcus Ripley	Marc Ripley retired and happy!
Year Aboard:	1961 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	260-724-4926
Email:	ripleye@nadams.k12.in.us

Favorite Website:	www.heavenbc.com
Comments:	10/21/2007 10:20:24 AM Planning on reunion 2008
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Name:	mona johnson
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	redneckchurchbus@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/19/2007 8:30:57 AM Just looking for people who served with my father. He was Dale L. Powell, radioman. He went to Antartica when he was 17 (approx 1953) then again in 1968.
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Name:	harry moore
Year Aboard:	1958 to 1960
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	7325228494
Email:	harrymoore1940@optonline

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/17/2007 10:58:52 AM looking for jack shelton 1960
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Name:	Charles Seguin
Year Aboard:	1969 to 1971
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	Bangor, ME
Phone:
Email:	cfseguin@midmaine.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/17/2007 7:08:10 AM
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Name:	Terry McPherson
Year Aboard:	1958 to 1961
	Still Sailing!

Address:	271 Conkey Dr
	Fenwick, MI 48834
Phone:	616-761-3098
Email:	kiteguy@charter.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/15/2007 8:08:15 PM Found Ted Robinson, but I lost J R Lester's phone number if any of you know what it is please e-mail me. I know his is in West Virgina. My Brother James D McPherson is still kicking also he lives in Saranac, Mi 616-642-6303 is his phone number
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Name:	Ian Stephens
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea 05-16-1982

Address:
	, MA
Phone:
Email:	ian.stephens@gmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/15/2007 11:16:03 AM Hello All- My Dad was Robert R. Stephens, and sailed aboard the Edisto from June 1963-Jan. 1965 as a Supply Officer. After leaving the service, he worked in Boston, MA and lived in Ipswich, MA. He died in 1982 from M.S. If anyone knew my father, please feel free to contact me via e-mail @ ian.stephens@gmail.com. Thank you, Ian
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Name:	Harold Hogge	ME IN 1947
Year Aboard:	1947 to 1950
	Gone To Sea 4-4-1947

Address:
	, AK
Phone:	251-947-3704
Email:	navyby@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/12/2007 7:55:17 PM BEST # YEARS OF MY LIFE now 79
Suggestion Box:	would not recoginize me now

Name:	RICHARD MALLMANN
Year Aboard:	1959 to 1961
	Gone To Sea 06-21-1961

Address:	9237 w lincoln ave
	west allis, WI 53227
Phone:	414-321-2171
Email:	lakeland@lakelandmort.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/8/2007 11:07:42 AM
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Name:	RICHARD OGIER
Year Aboard:	1956 to 1959
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	419 729 5581
Email:	RN 3841 EN @BEX.NET

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/2/2007 4:05:09 PM I WAS ON DEEP FREEZE 1958 en2 no,2 engine room
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Name:	Clarence Cain	Just came back from the Arctic. Age 17.
Year Aboard:	1947 to 1948
	Gone To Sea 03-20-1947

Address:	1027 N. Buchanan St
	Green Bay, WI 54303
Phone:	920-490-0924
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/2/2007 2:42:31 PM I was one of the origonal crew members out of San Pedro, CA and continued on to Boston, MA to fit out for the North Pole. Then, transfered to Tulaga AO 62. My nick name was 'Dude'. Discharged in Seatle, WA in 1948.
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Name:	Terry Wright
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	233 S. E. Topaz Dr.
	lee's summit, MO 64063
Phone:	8163631523
Email:	TERRENCE.WRIGHT@KCC.USDA.GOV

Favorite Website:	hazegray.org
Comments:	9/25/2007 8:38:50 AM I served aboard the CGC Ingham from 73-75 I have about 6 good shots of the Edisto in 1972 just 2 yrs. prior to her decommissioning. I remember seeing her in Baltimore Harbor in 1974 after we got out of the yards in Curtis Bay MD for a refit prior to going to Europe in 1974. Three of the pix shows the helo's on the fantail. Give me a good email address and I'll be glad to send the jpg images to u. TW
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Name:	CWO4 Henry G. GILES USNR/RET
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	1-734-591-3068
Email:	HNGILES @TWMI.RR.COM

Favorite Website:	USSATKA. ORG
Comments:	9/24/2007 6:12:22 AM Aboard U.S.S.Atka [AGB3] April 1952 until Dec. 1953. Class "A" Electricians Mate School, TAKOMA PARK,MD. Aboard U.S.S. HYADES [AF28] DEC.1953 until AUG 1955, RELEASED FROM Active duty. Continued in U.S.NAVAL RESERVE AND RETIRED,CWO4 IN 1986. Hello Glen Smith!
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Name:	CLARENCE GAUCK
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	clarencegauck@bellsouth.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	9/11/2007 2:46:32 PM please contact me with info on fellow sailors thanks 2007 sept. 11
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Name:	william sharpton
Year Aboard:	1948 to 1951
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	256-734-8133
Email:	glorifytare @yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	9/3/2007 9:19:20 AM i ws in the deckforce 48-51. most memerable cruises was up the coast of greenland several times,first liberty ever for sailors in godhaab.also iceland,nova scotia,new foundland and others. fond memories.
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Name:	Tom Ligon
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	santom43@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	8/30/2007 2:14:02 PM Made artic trip as embarked UDT-22, great trip, great ship and crew.
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Name:	Walt Flaherty
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1964
	Still Sailing!

Address:	63 Mountain Ash Dr
	Kingston, MA 02364
Phone:	781 585 8267
Email:	fwflaherty@comcast.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	8/20/2007 9:46:10 AM Retired and leading the good life. Bought a new laptop (notebook) computer and siiting in my yard enjoying a cool one and searching the internet. Moved recently and found the sketch of the EDISTO and in brought backsome great memories. Great crew
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Name:	Eugene Dreyer
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1959
	Still Sailing!

Address:	425 W. Hill Ave.
	Fullerton, CA 92832-2920
Phone:	714-526-5692
Email:	eugenedreyer@sbcglobal.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	8/13/2007 10:58:30 PM Came aboard as EMFA, left as EM3 - Edisto made me a career Navt man. Made EMC and retired after 23 years.
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Name:	Allen Neumayer
Year Aboard:	1955 to 1955
	Still Sailing!

Address:	28205 SW 159 Place
	Homestead, FL 33033
Phone:	305 246-4539
Email:	Neumayer@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	8/9/2007 9:53:31 PM Please keep me informed about the next reunion! Thanks! Will forward picture soon. Regards, Al (Buddy)
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Name:	Joseph La Bara	me today
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	27 firethorne circle
	red bank, NJ
Phone:	732-741-6550
Email:	Wizkidd612@msn.com

Favorite Website:	yahoo.com
Comments:	8/8/2007 3:23:40 PM I was aboard the uss edisto from dec 1963 until she was de comossiioned and turned over the the goast guard in november 1964. I served under 2 captains. N E Nickerson Commander United States Navy,and Captain J. L Walsh who was in command at the transition from Navy To Coast Guard in 1965.
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Name:	Phil Forsman
Year Aboard:	1966 to 1967
	Still Sailing!

Address:	Box 894
	Harwich, MA 02645
Phone:
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	8/8/2007 2:12:23 PM Great ship Great Men
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Name:	william sharpton
Year Aboard:	1948 to 1951
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	256-734-8133
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	8/7/2007 6:55:02 PM
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Name:	Frank J. Cluba
Year Aboard:	1947 to 1947
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/31/2007 10:25:23 PM Memorial to Frank J. Cluba AMM1 August 1, 1947 Sixty years ago today he became the first crewman to be fatally injured aboard the Edisto when he backed into the tail rotor of the helicopter. I can't recall ever talking with him but I admired him. I was a mess cook at the time and I noticed him in the mess hall with his clique that always sat by the scullery. I guess him to be 25 when he died. I wonder if he left a widow and children. Rest in peace Frank Posted by Virgil Paulk
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Name:	Conrad Donato
Year Aboard:	1952 to 1953
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	417-582-0345
Email:	dbdonato9@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/28/2007 6:27:38 PM
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Name:	David Castleberry
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1961
	Gone To Sea 09/25/2005

Address:	7134 Constitution Dr.
	indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone:
Email:	Storekeeper96@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:	Uss Edisto (agb-2) .com
Comments:	7/28/2007 4:38:59 PM This is in memory of : ETCS David Castleberry Sunrise 29 Nov 30 Taps 25 Sept 2005 Men of the Uss Edisto (AGB-2) My Dad enjoyed his time onboard the "EDDIE". Many times he told me his "favorite tour of duty" was on the EDISTO, of all sea duty assignments in 22 yrs of naval service. I love you Dad! Your Son. SK1(SW) David Castleberry II USN, Ret
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Name:	David Castleberry
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1961
	Gone To Sea 09/25/2005

Address:	7134 Constitution Dr.
	indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone:
Email:	Storekeeper96@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:	Uss Edisto (agb-2) .com
Comments:	7/28/2007 4:33:37 PM This is in memory of : ETCS David Castleberry Sunrise 29 Nov 30 Taps 25 Sept 2005 Men of the Uss Edisto (AGB-2) My Dad enjoyed his time onboard the "EDDIE". Many times he told me his "favorite tour of duty" was on the EDISTO, of all sea duty assignments in 22 yrs of naval service. I love you Dad! SK1(SW) David Castleberry II USN, Ret
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Name:	Kenneth Aszmann
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1957
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	218-644-3937
Email:	nascarken7@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/26/2007 7:31:05 PM My first entry was in error, I served on the Edisto in 1957
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Name:	john , jack griffin
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	330 se 2ed st. apt 405F
	hallendale, FL 33009
Phone:	9544586392
Email:	johnieblueys@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/23/2007 10:05:42 AM
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Name:	john , jack griffin
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	330 se 2ed st. apt 405F
	hallendale, FL 33009
Phone:	9544586392
Email:	johnieblueys@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/23/2007 9:51:33 AM
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Name:	patrick kinney
Year Aboard:	1958 to 1960
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	momcrab65 @aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/21/2007 12:49:35 PM
Suggestion Box:

Name:	Keith Nieboer
Year Aboard:	1950 to 1950
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	616.396.3335
Email:	kanie@macatawa.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/21/2007 12:49:25 PM
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Name:	Larry Girton
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1320 N. Oak Harbor St. #74
	Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Phone:	360-675-1586
Email:	leg2@whidbey.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/15/2007 4:30:53 PM
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Name:	james oslar
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	gratefuloz@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/14/2007 4:51:48 PM please send info to email address
Suggestion Box:

Name:	james oslar jr
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	gratefuloz@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/9/2007 1:20:25 PM
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Name:	keith rockwood
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	35 elm st
	webster, MA 01570
Phone:	508-943-7727
Email:	keithrockwood@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/8/2007 9:44:22 PM Hi Guys, Enjoyed your web site. I was a crewmember of USS Arneb, Deepfreeze '62-'63. Edisto was a hard working breaker, along with Glacier and USCGS Eastwind. I was a QMSN at that time.
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Name:	Glenn Smith	Downs
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P.O. Box 747
	Mims, FL 32754
Phone:
Email:	ussedisto@bellsouth.net

Favorite Website:	www.ussedistoagb2.com
Comments:	7/8/2007 6:31:20 PM Here is a photo of the two vagabonds that visited us in Florida during the month of May 2007. Had a great time with our VP Gerald and Judy Downs.
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Name:	Charles J. Kealey
Year Aboard:	1961 to 1966
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	21638966
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/29/2007 2:49:44 PM not sure of the Date's aboard ship ?
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Name:	Kevin Gunnison
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	303 Brattleboro Rd.
	Bernardston, MA 01337
Phone:	413-648-9007
Email:	kgunnison007@comcast.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/27/2007 1:57:41 PM Was surprised to learn of the Edisto website. Hope to make the next reunion. I would love to see some pictures from the 64-65 antarctic and arctic cruises. They were back to back. The ship went north shortly after returning from deepfreeze 64-65.
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Name:	John Pavlich
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	7063595243
Email:	Pavlich@nu-z.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/27/2007 7:57:58 AM
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Name:	Robert Magnabousco
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	133 Beach Front
	Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone:	732-223-3683
Email:	Parkelectric@verizon.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/26/2007 4:52:28 PM
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Name:	Nick Fornarotto
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	5059 Gravel Hill Road
	Dillwyn, VA 23936
Phone:	434-983-3753
Email:	buckdoe@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/26/2007 12:15:03 PM
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Name:	Frederick Wales
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	, MA
Phone:	978 526 7396
Email:	fwales@verizon.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/26/2007 12:13:02 PM I reported aboard the Edisto in June 1964 at Boston, MA right after graduation from Tufts University as a brand new, extremly green Ensign when Norval Nickerson was Captain. I departed one year later for Nuclear Power and Submarine School. I resigned from the Navy in December of 1969 as a Lieutenant, qualified in submarines and the Weapons Officer of the USS Seawolf SSN 575. From my Edisto experience, I realized the nuclear Navy did not have to be as uptight as it was to get a job done properly. I will be ever thankful for the real life seagoing learning opportunities that I received from the experienced petty officers, chiefs, warrants and officers on board Edisto. My wife and I have been to the Antarctic and the Arctic fairly recently on Danish and Norwegian ships, respectively, both ice hardened and capable of some ice operation. I think she finally began to understand why I was so upbeat about the three polar trips that I experienced on Edisto. The Arliss II rescue was my last operation in the real Navy before leaving for the nuclear Navy. And therein lies a very complicated story.
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Name:	Gerald (jerry) Downs
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	8096 119th st
	Blue Grass, IA 52726
Phone:	(563) 381 1254
Email:	jdowns82@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	5/30/2007 1:13:56 PM Just got back from seeing Glenn and Kathie Smith in Fla. Great time. Looking forward to seeing old shipmates at 2008 reunion.
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Name:	James A Youncofski
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	JimYGuy@comcast.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	5/30/2007 10:39:07 AM I remember my Uncle John telling stories about his service on the ship. I was extremely young, and I can remember pictures of him with a beard. I guess it was a special trip. Regards to you all. Jim Youncofski SFC USA Ret.
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Name:	Donald Schomaker
Year Aboard:	1951 to 1952
	Gone To Sea 05-02-2007

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	cschomaker@juno.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	5/9/2007 5:28:38 AM I am saddened to report that my father, Donald F. Schomaker, stationed as a helicopter crewman on board the USS Edisto in (I believe) 1952, passed away last week in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a lifelong supporter of the US Navy (he got me to sign up!), and liked to reminisce about his time on the Edisto, and the USS Midway, on which he also served. He will be missed, and I would appreciate any word from any old-timers here who may have met him on board.
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Name:	Robert F. Madej
Year Aboard:	1961 to 1964
	Still Sailing!

Address:	PO Box 582
	Plaistow, NH 03865
Phone:	603-382-5857
Email:	bamadej@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/29/2007 7:19:44 PM Just updating year aboard, departure and nickname (Madge)EM3
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Name:	Bill Freeland
Year Aboard:	1949 to 1949
	Still Sailing!

Address:	2191 Cooley Road
	Gray Court, SC 29645
Phone:	864-871-0823
Email:	wfreeland@prtcnet.com

Favorite Website:	Google-Earth
Comments:	4/27/2007 11:38:48 AM I was one of two Aerial Photographers(AF2) assigned to temporary duty on the Edisto AG89. We sailed from Boston and visited Newfoundland, Greenland and Iceland during the winter of '88-89. On the cruise, we lost the helicopter in Argentia. I was supposed to be on that flight but was bumped by VIP's. The guys in the rear seat were rescued but the pilot was trapped by the instrument panel and lost when the copter sank through the thin ice where we broke our way into the harbor the night before.I have a couple hundred pictures taken on that trip(the photographer, remember)many from the chopper and all in B&W.The trip was very rough and bitter cold but I wouldn't take a million dollars for the experience. Some of my best sea stories were from the Edisto...Bill Freeland 4/28/2007
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Name:	john lewis
Year Aboard:	1958 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1228 pekinese dr.
	clear, FL 33564
Phone:	727 539 8401
Email:	jlewis8673@tampabay.rr.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/26/2007 10:22:55 AM I do wish I could remember everyone, see Tiny all the time. We are close buds, & keeps up on evrything. Till Then JACK/LOUIE
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Name:	Cheryl Poirier
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	Chesapeake, VA
Phone:
Email:	cheryl.poirier@navy.mil

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/25/2007 1:59:08 PM I obtained my father's (Joe Poirier) DD-214 from my step-mother and noticed he was stationed onboard the Edisto. He spoke often about his time in the Navy, the places he had been and friends he had made. He passed away in 94 of cancer. I'm also in the Navy, stationed at VAW-126 in Norfolk, VA. Nice site, glad I was able to get a glimpse of what he did before I came into the world! AMCS (AW/SW) Cheryl Poirier
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Name:	Kenneth Lane
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1964
	Still Sailing!

Address:	2405 Church Lane
	Marathon, NY 13803
Phone:	607/849-7840
Email:	freetown@frontiernet.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/21/2007 4:54:21 PM Thanks for giving my best friend Hugh Hunter my phone #
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Name:	ROBERT CARLISLE
Year Aboard:	1950 to 1950
	Still Sailing!

Address:	PO BOX 7109
	WINTER HAVEN, FL 33883-7109
Phone:	863-324-0525
Email:	elsilracOI240@msn.com

Favorite Website:	navyshipphotos.com
Comments:	4/8/2007 7:15:16 PM I rode her for a few months in 1950 shooting aerial photography. I was in transit from Greenland to Pensacola for Photo School. Shot a lot of photos that were left on the ship. I do have some color slides that I retained upon getting off the ship at Goose Bay. Enjoyed the time onboard
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Name:	Stephen A. Yoczik
Year Aboard:	1971 to 1973
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	uscgiay@windstream.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/6/2007 10:19:09 AM Home port during my time was Boston Yards and then Milwaukee.
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Name:	Rodman(TED) Robinson
Year Aboard:	1959 to 1960
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	Galloway, NJ 08205
Phone:	(609)652-1421
Email:	PT4239@COMCAST.NET

Favorite Website:	trying to figure this thing out
Comments:	4/1/2007 12:24:53 PM I was on the Edisto from June 59 to Sept 60.I went over the top of the world in July 59. My duty station was in the motor rm.& the injecter shop.I had a great time in Boston and the Airmans Club in Thule along with the McPherson brothers. I spent 41 yrs. as a sheetmetal worker and got out in2001.some day when I figure this compoter out I,ll try to send some pictures.
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Name:	Bob Wilson
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	rpwilson@canada.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/31/2007 3:15:59 PM Station weather staff - Eureka N.W.T. (Nunavut) Canada Supplied by Edisto 1952 - Still have monogrammed cigarette lighter purchased on board as a souvinir. Good crew,excellent work.
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Name:	Tim Pancake
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	573 Yale Drive
	Mansfield, OH 44907
Phone:	1-419-512-6627
Email:	timpancake@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/27/2007 1:12:57 PM I haven't checked in for quite some time - hope everyone is well! I have moved since my address and phone number were originally put on the website.
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Name:	john rossey
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	crzyhrs50@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/20/2007 7:39:03 PM young navy guy, doing some searches. i was in vf-102(tomcats), before, during, and after desert storm riding cv-66, the AMERICA! just thought i would check since i found your site. god bless!
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Name:	Virgil Paulk
Year Aboard:	1947 to 1948
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4413 St George Dr
	Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Phone:	405-755-0824
Email:	vhpaulk@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/20/2007 12:27:39 AM SIXTY YEARS AGO TODAY March 20, 1947 The USS Edisto AG-89 Was commissioned into the US Navy San Pedro, California I reported aboard five days later to find a brand new ship. The bunks with new mattresses were waiting to be claimed by arriving crewmen also new lockers awaited them. The decks were varnished and beautiful like found in expensive homes today. They didn't last long. Bos'n Burger set the deck force to holy stoning them till they were bleached raw boards. I don't remember who assigned me to mess cooking in the CPO Dinning Room but the first man I remember meeting was Nathan Butchard. He and I served the Chiefs their meals, brewed their coffee and washed their dishes. I recently made contact with Nathan. The few shake down cruises outside the break waters in San Pedro gave me a preview of the rolling nature of the Grand Old Lady, the Edisto. I came aboard at nineteen and left at twenty. Just a dumb kid along for the ride. I didn't learn what we were doing and where we were till recently. I wouldn't take anything for my experiences aboard the Edisto and would love to relive them. Happy Birthday Old Girl Where Ever You Are And greetings to all you Plank Owners And all others who sailed on her. Virg
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Name:	Randy Creel
Year Aboard:	1990 to 1990
	Gone To Sea 3/8/07

Address:	1898 hwy 15 south
	ST.George, SC 29477
Phone:	563-7670
Email:

Favorite Website:	none
Comments:	3/8/2007 6:32:09 AM I am a Edisto Indian i play the drum with my family
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Name:	arnold janney bm2
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	540 380-2646
Email:	acfishin@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/7/2007 6:02:42 AM i served aboard the atka from apr 52-june 55. we were the first to go to the antartic .left boston dec.1st 1955
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Name:	George Appleby
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	411 Hanna Way
	Bel Air, MD 21014-2632
Phone:	410-838-2046
Email:	gappleby@johncarroll.org

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/1/2007 1:28:55 PM I reported in the spring of '65. I was an Ens at that time and served as cic officer and managed ship's office for awhile before the ship was turned over to the coast guard. I remember LCDR Higgins as exec officer, LT "Molly" Picher as ops boss. There were 2 co's. I don't remember the first , but the second was CDR Wash . I made one trip across the the arctic circle. When Edisto was decommissioned I reported to the USS Hyades which happened to be in Boston for repairs. I have a number of slides of the trip North. I did not know of the existance of this organization. I'm still working as a mathematics teacher at a high school in Maryland.
Suggestion Box:	I don't have anything with me at work.

Name:	Angelo Luongo
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea Sept.10,1974

Address:	309 Nakoma Drive
	Midland , MI 48640
Phone:	989-835-3081
Email:	Firemen93@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/28/2007 8:42:37 AM I am the son of John Luongo who served onboard the Edisto as her radioman. Dad Died in 1974. My brother Rich and I followed in Dads foot steps and were both in the Navy. Rich was on board the USS Resoner DE-1063 1970-1974 and I was on the USS Marvin Shields FF-1066 1978-1981. I would appreciate any Email, stories concerning my Dad and his time aboard. Angelo Luongo Firemen93@yahoo.com
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Name:	Bob Blain
Year Aboard:	1953 to 1955
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	cty33bob@aol.com

Favorite Website:	http://www.ussedistoagb2.com
Comments:	2/18/2007 10:57:42 AM "Sharpen your icepick"
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Name:	William McKelvey
Year Aboard:	1961 to 1964
	Gone To Sea 04/1962

Address:	212 S. Haviland Ave
	Audubon, NJ 08106
Phone:
Email:	GrandmomL@peoplepc.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/17/2007 2:00:15 PM
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Name:	JAMES SHULTZ
Year Aboard:	1954 to 1958
	Still Sailing!

Address:	81 HIGHLAND PARK AVE
	, NH 03054
Phone:	603-669-3143
Email:	auggone@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/4/2007 10:51:38 AM DISCHARGED ON FEB.27 AS QM-2 LIVING IN MANCESTER NH ,WILL BE SIGNING ON AND HOPE TO MAYBE MEET SOME OF MY EX-CREW MATES.I CAN BE RMEMBERED FOR FLYING OUR FAMOUS BROKEN SCREW FLAG INTO BOSTON AND BEING CHALLENGEB BY AN AIRCRAFT CARRIER DOCKED IN BOSTON. SIGN ME UP IM STILL SAILING
Suggestion Box:	WILL BE FORWARDING SOME GREAT PHOTOS OF DF#1

Name:	Kathy Frank
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea May 27,2006

Address:	201 East 5th Ave
	Colona, IL 61241
Phone:	309-792-2031
Email:	mamoosie09@aol.com

Favorite Website:	Edisto
Comments:	1/28/2007 12:14:16 PM Hi, everyone I'm doing fine but miss Jerry alot he been gone 8 month now. I hope you all are fine and I miss you all . Both our children are living here in Colona, Il. My grandson has Jerry truck and someday he wants to redo the truck and have the picture on ship on tailgate. Write me sometime.Kathy
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Name:	DONALD STEVENSON
Year Aboard:	1950 to 1951
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	386 257 1766
Email:	dstevenson3@cfl.rr.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/26/2007 12:03:44 PM
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Name:	Lee Grant
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P.O. Box 292
	Albany, NH 03818
Phone:
Email:	junelee.1@roadrunner.com

Favorite Website:	military.com
Comments:	1/23/2007 4:06:29 PM I am a fellow ice sailor DF1 55-56 USCGC EASTWIND W279 I wish all my IceBreaker brothers the best, stay well and remember the good old days. Lee GM2
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Name:	lynn oldeman
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	lilbrojdv@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/16/2007 6:57:38 PM daughter of john oldeman
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Name:	Miki Straughan
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	mikijgs@rockisland.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/12/2007 11:08:54 PM Captain Grif Evans was a good friend of mine Seattle many years ago in Seattle. I just learned that he passed away in 1983. Does anyone know where he died and from what?
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Name:	Jimmy Henderson
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	201 Cobb Dr
	jonesboro, LA 71251
Phone:
Email:	pajimmy@bellsouth.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	1/6/2007 9:53:06 AM
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Name:	Wanda Smith
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	wsmith@nf.aibn.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/20/2006 7:04:35 PM Hi I am currently working on heritage DVDS, I have completed the Ernest Harmon AFB DVD containing old photographs and old and Newfoundland music, I am currently looking for photos of Fort Pepperrel, Argentia, Gander and Labrador. I am hoping to have any or all of these DVDS completed within the next few months, Any photos that I could borrow from anyone would be promptly scanned and returned to the owner. If you have any photos that I could use or know of anywhere that I could get access to photos would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you Regards Wanda Smith Tel. 709-542-3122
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Name:	Uly(bud) Roe
Year Aboard:	1954 to 1956
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	702-293-7436
Email:	rosebr@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/19/2006 12:55:52 PM I was a quarter master qm3 and I was onboard the Edisto for approximately two years. When to the arctic twice and the anarctic once. I was discharged from the Navy off of the Glacier.
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Name:	Michael Dumey
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	573-421-4700
Email:	mdumey@newwavecomm.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/18/2006 12:57:12 PM Spent just a few months on board Edisto.(May - December, 1963) Worked in #2 engine room. Jones EN2 was watch leading PO. Made Artic cruise which I will never forget. Unfortunately time has erased names and faces but memories exist. I enjoy the website.
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Name:	Walter Hausheer	1952 Fire on LST
Year Aboard:	1951 to 1953
	Still Sailing!

Address:	576-B Old Nassau Road
	Monroe Township, NJ 08831-1870
Phone:	609-655-4029
Email:	wthausheer@comcast.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	12/5/2006 12:55:02 PM
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Name:	Glenn Smith	Smiths celebrating 40 th Anniversary
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P.O. Box 747
	Mims, FL 32754-0747
Phone:
Email:	deepfreeze61@bellsouth.net

Favorite Website:	bfec.net/muster
Comments:	11/27/2006 7:22:55 AM John Herrmann's web skills are manifested over and over in this web site for the USS Edisto and on behalf of all the visitors that hit this site and/or sign the guestbook - THANKS JOHN! Kathie and I are working on the destination for our next reunion set for March/April 2008. Here is a recent photo taken at Emeril's Tchoup Chop restaurant in Orlando.
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Name:	Edwin Todd
Year Aboard:	1954 to 1958
	Still Sailing!

Address:	Sakonnet East
	Tiverton, , RI 02878
Phone:	401 624 4957
Email:	eht87@netero net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	11/25/2006 1:07:43 PM BMC USN Retired, Operation Deep Freeze 1. Operation DEULine. North Pole, South Pole Greenland and Labrador. Winter cruise North Atlantic. Email please. Would like to hear from you. I do not type well
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Name:	John Herrmann	Grand Sons
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Gone To Sea

Address:	9 yeolde rd.
	Danbury, CT 06810
Phone:
Email:	John-yeolde@comcast.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	11/23/2006 8:59:09 AM MR. tramadol tramadol (VIRAGA Man) Please STOP You have Done enough Damage to our site . These MEN have served their COUNTRY and did enjoy visiting this page, But their interest has fallen off because of you.
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Name:	arthur benson
Year Aboard:	1958 to 1959
	Still Sailing!

Address:	74 0ld nod rd
	clinton, CT 06413
Phone:	8606699815
Email:	artandjan@sbcglobal.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/28/2006 2:53:56 PM
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Name:	wendy munson
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	autocraft@prodigy.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/26/2006 11:29:01 AM just checking in
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Name:	Allan Dutcher
Year Aboard:	1957 to 1958
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	607-722-4609
Email:	asd4906@verizon.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/23/2006 10:57:59 AM
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Name:	Billy-Ace Baker
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	upizauf@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/21/2006 1:19:52 PM Just checking out the Edisto web site for an article I am currently writing for publication in the Explorer's Gazette. Billy-Ace
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Name:	Jim Martin
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	21 Kenoza St.
	Haverhill, MA 01830
Phone:	978 372 5444
Email:	JJandBg@Verizon.Net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/18/2006 10:50:56 AM I Had served eight years in the U.S.Air Force and served in Germany and France.Joined the U.S.Navy in September 1960 ,had no Navy basic training and three weeks later I was assigned to the Uss Edisto's deck force.We sailed on to Antarctica a few weeks later for Operation Deep Freeze 61 .Had a great time in New Zealand.Following two trips to the arctic,I was assigned to the ARD5 at New London CT Sub Base.Discharged in 64,........
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Name:	yves icardo	edisto/1956
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	11 cassini
	Nice France, 06300
Phone:
Email:	odraciy@free.fr

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/18/2006 4:27:22 AM well ,I am French ,nothing to do with your group! but I collect covers flown by helicopter,am looking for pictures to illustrate them, and I went across your very interesting site;congratulations to people maintaining it! here is one of the covers I have, brgrds Yves Icardo
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Name:	Robert Miller
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	661 Bishop Road
	Highland Heights, OH 44143
Phone:
Email:	royalmop57@adelphia.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/15/2006 5:50:21 PM I just found the website, and am looking forward to catching up with all my old shipmates. When I have time and have learned more about computers, I will attempt to post my persoanle information and picture.
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Name:	CLARENCE GAUCK
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	CLARENCE GAUCK@BELLSOUTH.NET

Favorite Website:
Comments:	10/12/2006 3:47:54 PM NEW E-MAIL PLEASE NOTIFY ME ASAP THANKS C. GAUCK
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Name:	Anatole Millet
Year Aboard:	1947 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	,
Phone:	3106353546
Email:	larbabe@netscape.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	9/25/2006 10:54:38 AM
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Name:	James Harris
Year Aboard:	1956 to 1959
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	989-588-4120
Email:	thumperjlh@peoplepc.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	8/27/2006 1:35:25 PM Hey guys !!!! send me an invitation the next time you have a reunion !! James T. Harris EN3 address is p.o.box 274, Lake, Michigan, 48632 SURE WOULD BE NICE TO SEE YOU GUYS AGAIN !!!!
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Name:	Roberto Nieto
Year Aboard:	1964 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	Seguin, TX 78155
Phone:
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/20/2006 5:22:55 PM
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Name:	John Sloan
Year Aboard:	1961 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	870-743-2831
Email:	johnl@alltel.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/18/2006 7:37:29 AM I was a SK3 while aboard 0n the ship,Now I'm retired from DLA part of DOD as a civilion.I'm living now in Harrison,AR..I used my training in supply through out my past years,I also pulled duty driver and at times driving our Capt.around .JOHN SLOAN
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Name:	Helen Pullin
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	6A Goverment Rd Labrador
	Gold Coast Australia, MT 4215
Phone:	+61 7 55291823
Email:	helen_483@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/13/2006 5:26:57 PM Hi, I was based in Dunedin NZ 1958 to 1963 at the Kensington Drill Hall with the NZ Army 37904 Cpl Pullin HM.During this time my work took me on board the Ice breaker Edisto.,they were great days.,remarkable ships company. I live in Australia now .If you have another reunion I would love to know about it.Cheers Helen M Pullin. I had boxes of slides taken in McMurdo and South Pole taken by my CO Lt Colonel WCT Foley during his trip with Edisto to McMurdo Sound.I am in the process of trying to locate them and if am fortunate will be happy to forward for Historic purposes.
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Name:	Helen Coulson
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	hcoulson@socal.rr.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/11/2006 7:54:41 PM My father was Edward C. Folger, the first commanding officer of the U.S.S. Edisto. I remember attending the Commisioning Ceremony on Terminal Island, CA, when I was in the 7th grade. I have most of the photos and logs from my father's things. If you are interested in anything in particular, I will be happy to scan and send them to you. My brother, E. C. Folger III, has been in touch with you I believe. ~hc
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Name:	Rich Howe	When I retired.
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4042 nw Fielding Terrace
	Topeka, KS 66618
Phone:	785 246-0491
Email:	63coyote@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/7/2006 4:07:56 PM
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Name:	Rich Howe	How I looked on the ship.
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4042 nw Fielding Terrace
	Topeka, KS 66618
Phone:	785 246-0491
Email:	63coyote@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/7/2006 4:07:08 PM
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Name:	James Fortress
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	Toledo, OH 43613
Phone:
Email:	jimfort7@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/5/2006 5:31:23 PM
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Name:	Jonah Cravey
Year Aboard:	1959 to 1962
	Gone To Sea 06 o1 72

Address:	50438 hwy 31 n.
	Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone:	2515804238
Email:	ingersol7

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/2/2006 10:14:16 PM My dear friends I have been off the puter for a year . The big storm Ivan put a very hugh oak tree across my house and completely destroyed my bed room. after fighting with the insurance and getting the house repaired I was without power for nine months and I have just had my puter repaired. I went on to retire and now live alone. I buried my wife on valatine day 1993 She passed away from brain cancer. We were married 32 years. Friends have inquired if I will remarry and I tell them I was happily married 32 years and I will never allow myself to be that happy again So long for now I hope to hear from you soon and possibily see some of you. That would be so good. If you wonder who I am I was the one with the cigar permately fixed to my mouth
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Name:	Jonah Cravey
Year Aboard:	1959 to 1962
	Gone To Sea 06 o1 72

Address:	50438 hwy 31 n.
	Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone:	2515804238
Email:	ingersol7

Favorite Website:
Comments:	7/2/2006 10:14:10 PM My dear friends I have been off the puter for a year . The big storm Ivan put a very hugh oak tree across my house and completely destroyed my bed room. after fighting with the insurance and getting the house repaired I was without power for nine months and I have just had my puter repaired. I went on to retire and now live alone. I buried my wife on valatine day 1993 She passed away from brain cancer. We were married 32 years. Friends have inquired if I will remarry and I tell them I was happily married 32 years and I will never allow myself to be that happy again So long for now I hope to hear from you soon and possibily see some of you. That would be so good. If you wonder who I am I was the one with the cigar permately fixed to my mouth
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Name:	gary gonzales
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1965
	Gone To Sea

Address:
	, CO
Phone:
Email:

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/27/2006 1:26:19 AM I was on the fantail watch when the helicopter crashed on the flight deck I crossed the equater and was iniciated I never received the certificate. also made mucmurdo, iceland. tule greenland never received my antartic expidition medal. remember the beer party on the ice
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Name:	ROBERT ROSS	blue noser
Year Aboard:	1954 to 1955
	Still Sailing!

Address:	1825 Tweed Ave
	Allentown, PA 18103
Phone:	610-7972453
Email:	roberteross2@netscape.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/25/2006 10:58:41 AM I was on board from Feb 1954 to Oct 1955. as AG3, weatherman, had the 12 to 8 weather watch when at sea.
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Name:	Jerry(Kathy) Frank
Year Aboard:	1956 to 1956
	Gone To Sea 5-27-2006

Address:	201 East 5 Ave
	Colona, IL 61241
Phone:	309-792-2031
Email:	mamoosie09@aol.com

Favorite Website:	ussedistoagb2.com
Comments:	6/25/2006 10:09:19 AM Hello Friends, I still like coming to see whats new and how everone is at the Edisto . It doesn't seem possibable Jerry shiped out almost a month ago on the 27th of May. Our daughter Sara and son Ted are grate help to me. I'm very longly for Jerry we talked about the first reunion alot. He was so glad we got to come and was sad to miss this years. Thank for the cards and suport from you. Kathy
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Name:	Glyn Ash
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	gash1@centurytel.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/21/2006 8:32:32 AM Made one trip south, came aboard as SA left as HM3. Cruise,experience,memories worth a million dollars, but maybe need more to do again!
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Name:	Henry Smith	EDISTO Towing ARNEB
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	757 474 1601
Email:	smitty1601@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/20/2006 7:00:12 PM I served on USS Arneb from 1961 to 1963 as a RD. Retired CWO4 after 30 yrs in 1995. This Picture was taken (I believe) in 1961 as EDISTO was towing ARNEB after we were stuck in the ice enroute to McMurdo. There is another Breaker in front of EDISTO (maybe GLACIER. Thought I would pass it along to you guys.
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Name:	Gerald (Jerry) Frank
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea 05 27 2006

Address:	201East 5th Ave
	Colona, IL 61241
Phone:	309-792-2031
Email:	mamoosie09@aol.com

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Comments:	6/16/2006 8:51:39 PM Hello Friends, I know our daughter told you all that Jerry shipped out for go. We had him at home from Nov.14 2005 to May 27 2006 most of the time at home. At the end we had to take him to the hospice hospital in Bettendorf,IA. He talked about the first reunion in Sept.2004 and wanted to come to the one in April this year. He was in hospital from April 6th to 26th with blood infesions. He had God Bless America as we left the church. We miss him very much. He injoyed the reunion keep up the good work. God Bless Kathy Frank
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Name:	Gerald "Jerry" Frank
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea 5-27-06

Address:	201 E. 5th Ave.
	Colona, IL 61241
Phone:
Email:	mamoosie09@aol.com

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Comments:	6/16/2006 3:21:04 AM HI, my name is Sara. My father Jerry was there on the first reunion and had the time of his life! He was so proud to be a part of that. I just wanted everyone to know how much I appreciate all that you do for the men at these reuinions and how great it makes them feel. And I would especially like to thank Glen, for all the wonderful information he sent to me on my dad and his time aboard. I have included my mother Kathy's email incase anyone wants to get in touch. Dad lost his 15 year battle with cancer in May, it was his time to finally rest. Thank you again for everything that made my dad smile at some of his hardest times:) Sara Allison
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Name:	Roy Easler
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
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Phone:
Email:	raeasler@yahoo.com

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Comments:	6/12/2006 6:48:18 PM Some things to pass on from my mother about Willie Mault. He told her that what I had done for him was the greatest thing that anyone could have done for him in his entire life. Getting back together with old shipmates and feeling a sense of comraderie again. It just seems that the people that live right next door to you will never be as good a friend as someone you have served with in the U.S. Military. Amen. I am very glad that he had a chance to talk to some of ya'll again and hopefully it brought back some fond memories of getting "out on the ice" with the penguins. He always talked about that when I was a youngin, but I thought maybe he got loose in the penguin cage in the local zoo and bumped his head. I never thought that he was actually telling the truth. Hmmmmm. Sea stories, aren't they great? God Bless and Thank you for your service.
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Name:	Steven Wade
Year Aboard:	1967 to 1969
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4011 Wilshire Lane Apt. G-11
	Oakdale, NY 11769-1446
Phone:	(631)567-5510
Email:	bravepenguin2@aol.com

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Comments:	6/12/2006 5:19:45 PM I feel very lucky to have served aboard the Cutter Edisto because of the many Arctic and Antarctic adventures I participated in and to sail with a great crew! During my service aboard Edisto as an SNQM and QM3 the ship deployed to Operation Arctic East 1967, Operation Arctic East 1968, and Operation Deep Freeze 1969. Each cruise had important missions to complete. In 1967 we assisted in repairing the underwater cable between Thule and Labrador, and participated with the Cutter Eastwind in an unsuccessful, but interesting circumnavigation attempt of the Arctic Basin. In 1968 we participated in radiological survey operations after the crash of a B-52 into Wolstenholme Fjord. The Antarctic deployment was the longest and most interesting cruise we made. However, we had to battle alot of bad weather and overcome serious power plant breakdowns, in order to return to Boston on schedule. I know that my service aboard Edisto inspired me to continue my Coast Guard service in the active USCG Reserve for another 23 years after being discharged from active duty in 1970.
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Name:	Kenny Neilsen
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	511 W. Main St. Unit 15
	Stamford, CT 06902
Phone:	203 325-9403
Email:	kenneilsen@sbcglobal.net

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Comments:	6/11/2006 8:50:11 AM Had a great time at both reunions. Thank you Glenn Smith and crew for a job well done. This is my new E-Mail address. Take care and God bless.
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Name:	stewart grow
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:	2444 alameda st
	vallejo, CA 94590
Phone:	707 648 0410
Email:	sgrow@interx.net

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Comments:	6/6/2006 9:00:35 PM A great ship, Made a real home for us. Looking back she was a great home. Anyone ever run into Rip Page?? still trying to track him down. You all take care and we'll see you at a convention, sooner or later. stewart grow USN ret, (Finally made EMC 18 years later)
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Name:	Harold J. Hogge,Jr.	1948 Picture
Year Aboard:	1947 to 1950
	Gone To Sea 05/15/1947

Address:	18729 Bull Springs RD.
	Robertsdale, AL 36567
Phone:	251-241-4935
Email:	navy36567@yahoo.com

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Comments:	6/6/2006 6:29:18 PM Greatest Ship and Greatest Crew the navy ever launched,I was an EM2 and also Movie Operator, but I was best known for the 190 proop pure ethyl alci that only I had ascees to, it was supposed to be used only to clean electric generators, I always used Carbon Teck, When a fellow engineering department wanted a little juice, they over the PA system would call for duty electrician to report there, They always had the hot water ready a double shot of 190 in a coffee cup of hot water was called a hot-toddy, it was great, even the Captain,Commander Mayer's personal cook used to call, I knew the skipper was looking for a moral booster. I really had a racket, I was the only crew member that had open gangway, because I ran the movies every night in port.had to be there from 7 to 9 PM, you crew members there with me were the best of the best, I have quite a few pictures of you as a group, Vernon Davis and I helped put together the quansee huts for the weather station at the Air Port on Cornwallis Island- Truman wanted to use to intercept the Russians He believed would attack us by air over the North Pole.The ones of you there with me might remember me as the maker of coffee for all, in a big Army kettle over packing crates, and water from melted snow, Its as plain to me today as if it were yesterday, To my old buddies ,may God bless each and every one of you. To all crew members abord after I left, I know you all are better men today for having been on the Edisto.Hugh Sanders from Mississippi, was with me, he married a girl from Lynn ,Ma. and worked there until he retired, lost contact with all others, Harold J. Hogge, Jr.
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Name:	Tim Pancake
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	573 Yale Drive
	Mansfield, OH 44907
Phone:	419-512-6627
Email:	timpancake@hotmail.com

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Comments:	6/6/2006 12:28:37 PM Just touching base with all of you. It's been a while since I have. I hope everything is well with you and yours. Hope to hear from old friends. Still in Mansfield, Ohio - will be until I retire.
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Name:	AL OBST	62-63 ANTARTIC CRUISE
Year Aboard:	1962 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:	7071 STOCKPORT DR.
	LAMBERTVILLE, MI 48144
Phone:	734-856-6645
Email:	ALEEOOP17@AOL.COM

Favorite Website:	THIS ONE AND MY CREDIT UNION
Comments:	6/3/2006 7:15:39 PM SERVED ABOARD THE "STEADY EDDIE" FOR TWO ARTIC CRUISES AND ONE ANTARCTIC CRUISES. WAS ASSIGNED TO THE DECK DIVISION FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THEN WENT TO THE SUPPLY DIVISION AS A DISPURSING CLERK. WORKED WITH BOB RANDALL AND CHIEF JACKSON. SERVING ABOARD THE EDISTO WAS QUITE AN ADVENTURE. BEING A GREEN HORN RIGHT OUT OF BOOT CAMP I DIDN,T KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. WHEN IT WAS ALL OVER, I WOULDN'T HAVE TRADED IT FOR ANOTHER SHIP. GREAT SHIPMATES AND OFFICERS. I REMEMBER THE INITIATIONS VERY WELL AND HAD A LOT OF FUN DOING THEM. DISAPPOINTED WE DIDN'T GET TO SOUTH AMERICA DUE TO RUDDER PROBLEMS. MADE UP FOR IT WHEN WE HAD 10 DAYS IN OSLO NORWAY ON THE NEXT NORTHERN TRIP. THE WEB SITE IS REALLY SPECIAL AND I CHECK IT OFTEN. THE PEOPLE WHO PUT IT TOGETHER DESERVES A BIG "E". HOPE TO MAKE THE NEXT REUNION, EVEN THOUGH 40 PLUS YEARS CHANGES A PERSON. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MY OTHER SHIPMATES.
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Name:	earl krause
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	krause@bainbridge.net

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Comments:	6/2/2006 8:42:06 PM Just visiting this site. Served as an on the Staten Island '61 to '64 and was searching for info for that ship when I found this. Surprised at how many contacts have been established for people who have served on the Edisto. Wish there was a similar site for the S.I. I know the Edisto was with us on one of the cruises but I don't know which one. I have the DF cruise book somewhere and I'll have to look it up. My thanks to those who have worked on this site.
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Name:	Rich Howe
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4042NW Fielding Terrace
	Topeka, KS 66618
Phone:	785 246-0491
Email:	63coyote@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	6/1/2006 7:14:42 AM Like the news about USS EDISTO AND SHIPMATES!!
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Name:	Eugene B Fannin
Year Aboard:	1948 to 1952
	Still Sailing!

Address:	2082 Hamlet Drive
	Kettering, OH 45440
Phone:
Email:	EdistoAGB2@aol.com

Favorite Website:	USSEdistoAGB2.com
Comments:	5/26/2006 2:50:16 PM I arrived on board the Edisto September 14, 1948 and spent the next 3 years, 7 months and 12 days, until I was discharged from the Navy on May 26, 1952. I returned to Dayton, Ohio and worked at General Motors, staying until February 1986. I had returned to Boston in October 1952 and married Mary. We look forward to celebrating our 54th anniversary this October, 2006. Unfortunately we missed the 2004 Reunion of the Edisto but were determined to attend the 2006 Reunion at Chattanooga, Tn. We had a great time. Enjoyed every minute of it. Met up with my friend from the past Bruce Andrews, who was there with his wife Eleanor. Also met four others who served on board during my time and enjoyed our time together at the reunion. Bob Heintz, Roger Soucey, Harry Anderson, and Jim MacGlafin. It was a great trip down memory lane. Looking forward to the next reunion.
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Name:	robert williams
Year Aboard:	1954 to 1955
	Gone To Sea 1950

Address:	2363 Duval road
	Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone:	805 491-2867
Email:	wziggee @ aol.com

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Comments:	5/23/2006 8:58:16 PM Came aboard in'54. before leaving for THULE.Was transfered from USS PCS1386 in KEY WEST,FLA.,as a RD2.
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Name:	clarence gauck
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	delray beach, FL
Phone:
Email:	clarencegauck@bellsouth.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	5/13/2006 7:37:10 AM please contact at this e-mail name from now on
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Name:	Glenn Smith	Glenn & Kathie Smith, Virgil & Odell Paulk
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P.O. Box 747
	Mims, FL 32754
Phone:
Email:	deepfreeze61-at-bellsouth.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	5/13/2006 5:35:52 AM A great reunion at the Choo Choo! Rekindling old friendships and making new ones is what it is all about. We had a total of 139 shipmates/spouses/guest in attendance at the 4-day event. The first official act of our new president Virgil Paulk was to appoint me as the Reunion Chair for 2008. I can't say that I'm working on it but soon I will "get aroun tuit."
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Name:	Eugene Fettinger
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	genefett2gte.net

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Comments:	5/12/2006 5:33:45 PM The reunion was great and meeting our past shipmates from years past. The accomodations at the Chattanooga.Tn. were very good and overall program for the four days were well organized.
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Name:	gale grinager
Year Aboard:	1971 to 1972
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	605-394-9120
Email:	mato99@enetis.net

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Comments:	5/12/2006 2:57:48 PM En-3, assigned to B-2 engine room. Reported on board in Feb. '71 after compleating Diesal Mech. school . Rode with her on the Artic Freeze '72 and the fateful ramming of the Navy vessal on the Artic ice pack . Endured the tow back and was chosen to be on the SouthWind to bring her to Milwaukee as a replacement. The Eddie was a good ship and being on the Southwind reinforced that feeling. I wish things would have worked out a little better for her as she well deserved it.
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Name:	Chuck Smith	Chuck Smith recieving his Edisto Print
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea

Address:	Evansville, WI
	,
Phone:	608-882-5027
Email:	pistolpete53920@yahoo.com

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Comments:	5/12/2006 10:23:24 AM Here is a pic of Chuck recieving his Edisto Print. Just purchased my Dad Chuck Smith the canvas print of the Edisto,and presented it to him a couple of weeks ago.He was so happy to recieve it.He was speachless.If one has not seen them they are for sale on E Bay and well worth the money.Im helping him to get a computer,so he hopes to be online soon.His health will not allow him to come to the reuions.But he sure wants to.That is his phone # so any ship mates would be free to give him a call.Im sure he would appreciate it.....Thanks Pete
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Name:	Eric Nickerson
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	17545 W. Boca Raton Rd.
	Surprise, AZ 85388
Phone:	4078329917
Email:	eric_s_nickerson@yahoo.com

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Comments:	5/9/2006 11:14:38 AM I am the grandson of Cdr. N.E. Nickerson who was CO onbd the USS EDISTO
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Name:	WENDY MUNSON
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	225 VINE ST
	UTICA, IL 61301
Phone:
Email:	AUTOCRAFT@PRODIGY.NET

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/29/2006 5:50:05 PM THANK YOU FOR A GREAT REUNION--MY FATHER CHARLES GAULL HAD A GREAT TIME AND LOOKS FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE. WE MET SOME GREAT,KIND PEOPLE AND HOPE TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH THEM.
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Name:	duane fercho
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	2801 hickory st.
	fargo, ND 58102
Phone:	7012325120
Email:	debandduane@cableone.net

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Comments:	4/29/2006 5:26:47 PM looking for some old shipmates,j.j.haggarty,lenny gale,buncozy,and hoyt
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Name:	Eugene Fannin
Year Aboard:	1948 to 1952
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	EdistoAGB2@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/28/2006 4:47:45 PM Just returned from the 2006 Reunion at Chattanooga. What a fine group of individuals! We had a great time. Looking forward to the next one in 2008. To Glenn, Gene, Virgil and Tiny, your presentation as the officers of the Association was exemplary. Well Done! The new officers have a high mark already set for them. No doubt the "men of the Edisto" are up to it. Thank you for all the time and energy spent on the development of the Association so far. Sincerely, Gene and Mary Fannin (48 - 52)
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Name:	David Helton
Year Aboard:	1961 to 1963
	Still Sailing!

Address:	512 Camille ST
	Senatobia, MS
Phone:	662 562-9960
Email:	sumantha@bellsouth.net

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Comments:	4/21/2006 7:26:56 PM Some of the crew i remember the names also the Captain Evans. My rate was IC1 The IC room was just above the number 1 engine room and beside the personnel office
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Name:	Bill Johnson
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	ukfbfan@adelphia.net

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Comments:	4/20/2006 5:10:03 AM Just found this site. My dad served on the Edisto during operation's deepfreeze I & II. He passed away march 22 2006. We are very proud of his service, and want to thank everyone of you for yours. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND HER SERVICE MEMBERS!!!
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Name:	James MacGlaflin
Year Aboard:	1946 to 1950
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	860-599-4518
Email:	jmacglaflin@juno.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	4/16/2006 1:38:46 PM
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Name:	NOEL GILLESPIE
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	64 03 3323 689
Email:	noel.design@xtra.co.nz

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Comments:	4/11/2006 7:53:37 PM Hi Shipmates. Eugene Fellinger [crewmember 1960-61] whom I contacted re my recently published history of VX-6 Squadron US Navy's Operation Deep Freeze 1955-99 and he suggest I sign in on your web site to idenfify myself and 'plug my book' which is called 'COURAGE SACRIFICE DEVOTION' the squadron's motto. The book is published by INFINITY up in PA and at this early stage is on sale on their website www.buybooksontheweb.com. Noel Gillespie Christchurch New Zealand Biography: The author is a part time free lance aviation writer in Christchurch, New Zealand and architectural design consultant and has been covering the US Navy’s Antarctic operations since the late 1950’s.His love for aviation and the Antarctic brought about the writing of this book about a select band of aviators on the frozen continent. His zest for life and his second marriage after 44 years to his late wife Shirley, to which he has three sons, at the age of 70 he enjoys life to the full and dabbled in water colour painting and various writing projects. Selected works by this author: Courage, Sacrifice, Devotion Courage, Sacrifice, Devotion by: Noel Gillespie ISBN: 0-7414-2912-8 ©2006 Price: $35.95 Book Size: 8.5 x 11, 519 pages Category/Subject: Biography/Military A truly remarkable story of endurance, bravery, so immersed in the demands placed on them by the US Navy- the Puckered Penguins’, a group of men and women flighting the odds in the name of Antarctic exploration, carrying out their duties on the frozen continent with danger was lurking everywhere. This epic story is an insight and challenging chronicle of their young life’s flying aircraft on the world’s harshest continent- yet their compassion for their mates will leaves readers stunned. Courage, Sacrifice, Devotion by Noel Gillespie As a part time freelance aviation writer based in Christchurch New Zealand, I am privileged to be able to cover the United States Navy Deep Freeze air operations in Antarctica. In early 1999 I wrote an extensive historical history of VX-6 Squadron covering 1955-99, for a British historic aviation journal ‘AIR Enthusiast’. At this point, the idea to write a book of the renowned Squadron’s illustrious history in Antarctica was conceived and encouraged by my late wife Shirley, along with many old OAE’s. A book had to be written of their exploits in Antarctica, and their story had to be told as a chronicle of their achievements on the frozen continent, their sadness, their joys, their lifetime friendships, and the links they cemented with Christchurch. Like early aviators who had only their wits and reflexes to bring their aircraft down safely, their planes were mere collages of wood, cloth and wire, difficult to control and so sensitive to air currents that even a moderate zephyr could knock them to the ground, while their engines were weak and unreliable, not dissimilar to those early VX-6 aviators, risking their lives, but unlike their early aviation pioneers, the Navy were not risking pride, fame and fortunes, their role was risking their lives to open up the frontier of science and Antarctic exploration. While other books and publications have been written on Operation Deep Freeze, the part that the famous Air Development Squadron Six played in those 44 years, and the US Navy’s role in Antarctica, I believe this is the first book written about the very men and women whos exploits could best be described as the last pioneers of aviation exploration. They were the Boy’s Own flying ace heroes, the Biggles of the 20th century, or the Baron von Richthofen’s, or the American’s Eddie Richenbacker of World War I ‘Flying Circus’. These young intrepid aviators of VX-6 were continuing the ‘Heritage of Kitty Hawk’ and their achievements are acknowledge with profound admiration, for their exploits and heroism in the finest traditions of the United States Naval aviation. Of these OAE’s, many of whom I never met, yet I have communicated with them over the past three years would consider them all, without exception, life time friends. I am indeed privileged to have known such a gathering of a bunch of talented and brave aviators who changed Antarctic aviation forever. This is the story of their achievements flying with planes never manufactured to operate in such harsh climates, and recording their enormous contributions made writing this book possible. Their stories are spattered with humour, for humour was part of what life was on the ice. Their wit, using their tongue savagely at times or charmingly or seductively, was all part of life on the ice in their Jamesway huts. Laughter and seriousness, all happening at the same time, was one way of surviving the isolation and absent families. Beneath the banter there was a pride in what their mates had achieved, and in taking great pleasure in recounting these episodes at length over a long cool beer. Some paid the ultimate price to advance the cause of science and Antarctic exploration, others have passed away to walk with the angels and catch up with old mates. Men like Eddie Frankiewicz, whose assistance in the writing of this book was immeasurable, although, I never meet Eddie, who passed away on May 9 2003, he still sent me original copies of valued personal, precious material, press cuttings and photos. ‘Just copy what you want and post it back in your own time’, he said. That was this man’s enormous trust in me. Eddie generosity embodies hundreds of other OAE’s, all of whom I treat as personal friends with a colourful treasure trove of Antarctic aviation knowledge, who without hesitation searched their minds and memories for me, exchanging e-mails on a regular basis. To all these proud American men and women who have served their country in Antarctic, I have dedicated this book This is a story of Courage-Sacrifice–Devotion, which just happens to be the Squadron’s Motto. To them Christchurch, New Zealand was their second home for 44 years, and the camaraderie and overwhelming hospitality they received from the folk of Christchurch was two way, and the day the squadron said farewell to the city in February 1999 after their decommissioning, was indeed a sad day, but memories of their occupation will last in the hearts of New Zealanders for many years. It would be impossible to acknowledge all those who have assisted in the writing of this book, as at times I felt inadequate to undertake such a project. I have taken every possible care to check and recheck all information. This is their story, told by the OAE’s themselves, although contributions have come from many sources, every endeavour has been made, recognizing the fact that some stories related could vary a little or be coloured from the actual truth due to the intervening 50 years, but stories which still illustrate their comradeship in what must have been the most taxing and remote peacetime military operation in history. I am grateful to the United States Navy, the US Naval News and all private collections for permission to publish all the photos herein as well as other material. To acknowledge everyone who contributed would be a volume in itself.
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Name:	Richard Shoemaker
Year Aboard:	1948 to 1948
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	504-367-1690
Email:	rshoema326@aol.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/31/2006 12:41:53 PM I was an Hospital Corpsman
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Name:	Rich Howe
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4042 nw Fielding Terrace
	topeka, KS 66618
Phone:	785 246-0491
Email:	63coyote@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/26/2006 11:19:23 AM I went on board in Boston while Edisto was in dry dock.Seems like we slept off ship somewhere.Went to Sea for trials....being from KANSAS I still remember how BIG the ocean looked the first time!WOWWW!I got off in 1965 and returned to Kansas...coached H.S. football until 2000 and retired....like to hear from any one who remembers me..........Rich Howe
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Name:	CHARLES GAULL
Year Aboard:	1951 to 1953
	Still Sailing!

Address:	JONESVILLE
	OGLESBY, IL 61373
Phone:
Email:	AUTOCRAFT@PRODIGY.NET

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/24/2006 3:22:02 PM I AM SUBMITTING THIS INFOR FOR MY FATHER. HE DOES NOT REMEMBER HIS DATES VERY WELL. I WILL BE ESCORING HIM TO THE REUNION IN APRIL. IF ANYONE IS GOING KNOWS MY FATHER PLEASE E MAIL ME.
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Name:	Henry Klopfer
Year Aboard:	1952 to 1955
	Still Sailing!

Address:	PO Box 1628
	Empire, CA 95319
Phone:
Email:	hepak1@netscape.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/23/2006 12:34:15 AM I wonder how many of us are left? I left in'55 and took the AGB 5 to Seattle and then North. Four years of good memories.
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Name:	Richard W. Post RM2
Year Aboard:	1951 to 1953
	Still Sailing!

Address:	26 E. Blvd., P.O. Box 1771
	Onset (Cape Cod),
Phone:	508-317-1074
Email:	rwpostjr@msn.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/7/2006 7:55:50 PM Never thought I'd hear anything about the "Old Ship". Brings back a lot of memories of the ice, the sea, and Greenland & the Davis Straits
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Name:	John Pinto
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	352-527-2352
Email:	loosecannon839@yahoo.com

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/6/2006 9:06:28 AM Great web site and Have a Great Reunion in April 06 Great Location Safe Sailing to all your shipmates John Pinto Chairman USS POWER DD 839 ASSOC.
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Name:	Barbara White	Wardroom circa 1949
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Gone To Sea 6/1964

Address:	1642 Secretariat Drive
	Annapolis, MD 21409
Phone:	410-757-4573
Email:	n3obu@yahoo.com

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Comments:	3/4/2006 5:37:31 PM My father, Gerald Cooper Field, was on board from January 1949 through December, 1950 as Comm. and Electronics Officer
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Name:	Rich Howe
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4042 nw Fielding Terrace
	Topeka, KS 66618
Phone:	785 246-0491
Email:	63coyote@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	3/3/2006 8:58:29 AM I was in nav div under Lt Smith.......went to Arlis 2 after Operation Deepfreeze in 64 & 65....also went north in 63....but dont remember WHAT FOR......I remember stopping and throwing a wreath where Titanic went down and liberty in Iceland and Thule,Greenland.
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Name:	Vernon Clark
Year Aboard:	1946 to 1947
	Still Sailing!

Address:	187 Sanchez Rd.
	Bernalillo, NM. 87004
Phone:	505-867-5733
Email:	CFunnyface@aol.com

Favorite Website:	U.S.S. Edisto.org
Comments:	2/25/2006 1:21:14 PM Good to be back where I can find some of the best men in the world. USS Edisto Ag-89 They left the state of New Mexico off the list of states
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Name:	Rich Howe
Year Aboard:	1963 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4042NW Fielding Terrace
	Topeka, KS 66618
Phone:	785 246-0491
Email:	63coyote@cox.net

Favorite Website:
Comments:	2/22/2006 7:38:55 AM
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Name:	FRANK HANSON
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1965
	Still Sailing!

Address:	P. O. BOX 393
	NEWPORT, RI 02840
Phone:
Email:	FGHANSON@AOL.COM

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Comments:	2/18/2006 4:35:48 PM wAS ON BOARD FOR THE PULLING OFF THE REEF (GROUNDING) OF THE USS ESSEX. LTJG.
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Name:	Derek Derks
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	derksnl@zeelandnet.nl

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Comments:	1/25/2006 3:00:21 AM Dera Webmaster, Enjoyed the site and pics. Very interesting side of the US Navy. Also the lines of these vessels are nice to see, compared to all the modern stuff. I did build the USS Burton Island in scale. During the building process I got more and more interested in their actual service. Highest regards, D. Derks The Netherlands.
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Name:	Clifford Barnhart
Year Aboard:	1956 to 1960
	Still Sailing!

Address:	32865-170th
	Mo.Valley, IA 51555
Phone:	712-642-2880
Email:	seabeebarnhart@aol.com

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Comments:	1/13/2006 10:53:10 AM Iwas aboard the USS Atka AGB-3 !st Division 56to60 then joined the 15th Batallion Seabees in 1979 to 1996 Then retired Good Luck to all Clifford
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Name:	Frank Seeley
Year Aboard:	1965 to 1966
	Still Sailing!

Address:	29 Johnson Rd
	Perry, ME 04667
Phone:	207-853-4291
Email:	fseeley@wwsisp.com

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Comments:	1/12/2006 5:26:47 PM I was one of the very first US Coast Guardsmen to report the the ship as the Navy was turning it over to the Coast Guard.
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Name:	Chuck Seguin
Year Aboard:	1969 to 1971
	Still Sailing!

Address:	99 Parkview Ave.
	Bangor, ME 04401
Phone:
Email:	cfseguin@midmaine.com

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Comments:	1/11/2006 1:17:49 PM I did three trips. the first was to McMurdo. Operation Deepfreeze 69-70. Then the next summer to Greenland. The third trip was to run test off Iceland. I have about 200 slides of my trips.
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Name:	Gerald Downs
Year Aboard:	1960 to 1962
	Still Sailing!

Address:	8096 119st
	Blue Grass, IA 52726
Phone:	(563) 381-1254
Email:	jdowns82@hotmail.com

Favorite Website:	ussedistoagb2.com
Comments:	1/10/2006 1:49:12 PM Above is my new Email add. The old one jdowns@schebler.com is also good untill I retire (02/24/06 Looking forward to seeing some old shipmates at the reunion. Jerry
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Name:	Jim McKie
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	651-248-6534
Email:	jimmckie@earthlink.net

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Comments:	1/5/2006 12:34:37 PM I am a mate for Sea Scout Ship Mendota, West St Paul, MN. My sister-in-law is the daughter of CDR Evans. With an interest in finding out about her father I found your website. I am hopeful that I can spur some additional interest in the Sea Scouts as we research further into CDR Evans additions to history, and the events of Deepfreeze 60. Sincerely, Jim
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Name:	leroy downard
Year Aboard:	1958 to 1960
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	6148772486
Email:	ledownard03@sbcglobal.net

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Comments:	1/1/2006 7:52:27 PM
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Name:	Bill Bell
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	69 Newfield St.
	Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone:	5087468827
Email:	bbell60@hotmail.com

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Comments:	12/29/2005 6:52:35 PM As an EM2(SS)I wasn't aboard Edisto but I deeply respect the hazardous, nasty, praiseless work(sounds like submarine duty) that you guys did and others continue to do. A life-long friend, Bill Gallant, was on board for both an arctic and antarctic gallop around 1960 or 1961. He told me of this website, and I was amazed at the quality and effort that you guys are putting forth. Keep up the good work. Bill Bell U.S.S.Grouper AGSS214 & U.S.S. Razorback SS394
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Name:	Howard Daniel
Year Aboard:	1947 to 1948
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	936-867-4376
Email:	none

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Comments:	12/26/2005 11:43:05 AM Send any literature to: 286 McKnight Rd Pollok, Texas 75969
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Name:	william j. walsh
Year Aboard:	1955 to 1957
	Still Sailing!

Address:	7 brown ave
	newburyport, MA 01950
Phone:
Email:

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Comments:	12/26/2005 1:31:53 AM
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Name:	keith rockwood
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:	508-943-7727
Email:	keithrockwood@hotmail.com

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Comments:	12/21/2005 4:18:05 AM Glad you and your shipmates can get together. I remember Edisto well. I was a Quartermaster aboard the U.S.S. Arneb (AKA-56). Your ship, Glacier and Eastwind sure got us out of some binds.I made Deepfreeze of '62-'63.
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Name:	James A Miller Jr	USNS Mizar T-AGOR 11
Year Aboard:	19 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:	4978 N Hampton Dr
	Southport, NC 28461
Phone:	910-457-1888
Email:	focusoninfinity@hotmail.com

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Comments:	12/18/2005 7:50:16 PM Greetings: I was an Ordinary Seaman helmsman,12-4 Watch, aboard the USNS Mizar, T-AGOR 11, on the 1971 or 1972, Voyage 50, Arctic expedition with USCG cutters Edisto and Northwind. Our Mizar was frozen in 6.5 feet of ice for 13 days. One of the cutters threw a screw. I was on the frozen helm when the tow cable parted, cutting throught the Mizar's forecastle skin and part of a frame (aboard the Mizar, it had not been rigged with the safety details as per the Navy ice operations manual) and aboard the cutter, the cable cut one of the helicopter landing pad supports on the cutter's stern. I do not remember which cutter had the Mizar in tow? The Mizar was recently removed from the James River reserve fleet and scrapped Cheasapeak, Va.; R.I.P. Aboard the Mizar,it was said that in WWII,the Edisto was in Soviet service and still had brass Russian instructions in the engine room? I've just retired as an FAA/FCC licensed airline mechanic. Deborah and I welcome hearing from any Edistonians on that Arctic trip: James 'Jim' A. Miller, Jr., 4978 N Hampton Dr., Southport, N.C. 28461; phone 910-457-1888. My new e-mail address is: focusoninfinity@hotmail.com
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Name:	William ,Ramsay, FTGC, USN Ret.
Year Aboard:	1947 to 19
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	,
Phone:
Email:	wraamsay@webtv.net

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Comments:	12/18/2005 6:28:18 AM Was with TASK FORCE 38 On board the summer of 1947 with Task F0rce 38. Served in the Navy from 5-2-44 to 11-30=66.
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Name:	gale grinager
Year Aboard:	1972 to 1973
	Still Sailing!

Address:
	rapid city , SD 57702
Phone:	605-394-9120
Email:	mato99@enetis.net

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