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Frank Biondo
579 Buxton Ave, West Hempstead New York 11552
516-481-0034
munkb@msn.com
Spouse's Name : Muriel
Hometown when you entered the military: New York City
Rank while on this ship: SM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1956 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired as a Lieutenant from NYPD.
Special interest/hobbies : The Charles R.Ware Newsletter and being with Grand Children
Favorite memory : The 1959 Inland Sea Cruise celebrating the opening of the St Lawrence Seaway.
Worst memory : Rough seas in the Cape Hatteras area
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : I would like those Waremen or family members who do not have knowledge of the Charles R. Ware organization to contact me, the publisher of 'NOW HEAR THIS" our ships newsletter
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 children and eight Grandchildren
Special Comments :
Proud to have served aboard the best Tin Can in the fleet and be part of the great crew who has enable us to continue and further the legacy of Lt Ware, our ship and crew through the City of Athens and the McMinn Museum
Andrew A Terek
690 Amor Dr., Port St. John ( cocoa ) Florida 32927-4913 USA
321-632-5121
aatme2@gmail.com
Spouse's Name : Marlyn
Hometown when you entered the military: Duquesne, Pa.
Rank while on this ship: RD3 ( Radarman 3rd )
Years served aboard this ship : 1952 - 1953
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Physicist ( Project Engineer )
Special interest/hobbies : PROCELAIN PAINTING
Favorite memory : Everything. Meeting and making new friends
Worst memory : Very rough sea off cape Hatteras and the North sea
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Anybody interested.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 7 children, 5 grand, 2 great
Special Comments :
None
John R Bailey
239 Windsor Ave, Cape May NJ 08204 USA
609-741-8040
Spouse's Name : Nancy
Hometown when you entered the military: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rank while on this ship: ST1 (Sonarman first class)
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1968
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Master Leather Craftsman/Shopkeeper
Special interest/hobbies : Video, watercolors, running
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren :
Special Comments :
Colin J Campbell
48 Lincoln St., PO Box 158, Northborough MA 01532-0158 USA
508-393-6337
cjjcampbell@msn.com
Spouse's Name : Patricia Ann
Hometown when you entered the military: Brooklyn, NY
Rank while on this ship: YN3
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired from public utility
Special interest/hobbies : Reading, traveling, usined Maine vacation park home
Favorite memory : Mediterranean cruise in 1960 - was able to visit my sister in Toulon, France and also attended Easter Sunday services at the Vatican.
Worst memory : Being seasick
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Any one that is interested in contacting me.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One daughter, two grandchildren (both boys)
Special Comments :
Thank you to the museum and the City of Athens for being so hospitable to us when we visit.
David J Hare
900 Stewart Rd, Little Rock AR 72223 USA
501 / 416-3280
davidhare@sbcglobal.net
Spouse's Name : Tina
Hometown when you entered the military: Newport, Arkansas
Rank while on this ship: RM2 Radioman 2nd Class
Years served aboard this ship : 1964 - 1966
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Owned Electrical Distributor. Sold products to the Electrical Utility Industry.
Special interest/hobbies : Golf, Family
Favorite memory : All my fellow shipmates. Enjoyed all the ports. Went to places that I never would have seen.
Worst memory : Rough sea's off Cape Hateras.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren :
Special Comments :
My time on the Ware, was of great value to me. As I look back on this 2 1/2 years on board, It helped form the rest of my life. Great times.
Jerry G Tardif
9 North Vine ST., Milford MA 01757 USA
508-473-4529
jgtardif@verizon.net
Spouse's Name : Lorna
Hometown when you entered the military: Woonsocket, RI
Rank while on this ship: DK3
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Director of Administration Dennison Mfg. Company Dennison Carters Division Framingham, MA 01701
Special interest/hobbies : Looking for Ware Shipmates, Tennis and model shipbuilding
Favorite memory : The 1959 cruise to the Inland Sea (Great Lakes)
Worst memory : 49 days on the Red Sea Patrol in Aug/Sept of 1960
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 Kids; 2 Grand Kids (So far)
Special Comments :
Franklin E Zurschmit
2129 Grey Fox lane, Virginia Beach Virginia 23456 USA
(757) 620-7013
Spouse's Name :
Hometown when you entered the military: Bell California (Los Angelos)
Rank while on this ship: RD2 (RD3 & RD1)
Years served aboard this ship : 1960 - 1963
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : After retirement was Senior Naaval Science Instructor First Colonial High School Virginia Beach, Virginia
Special interest/hobbies : Volunteer Docent USS Wisconsin (BB- 64) Norfolk Virginia Beach. H.O. model Railroading. Sing in Church Chior.
Favorite memory : Med trip
Worst memory : Long Cold watches at Brooklynn Navy Yard.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : ET-2 De McCaulif.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 5 Children Frank, Bob, Tim, Susan, Amy all great kids. 10 Grandchildren- John, Emily, Elizabeth, Abby, Wesley, Grace, Emma, Amberly, Sydney, Shelby, Georgia, and Charlotte I couldn'y ask for better.
Special Comments :
Thomas J Vlasic
1033 CR 111, Carrollton Mississippi 38917 US of A
662-455-4323
tvlasic@bellsouth.net
Spouse's Name : Cynthia
Hometown when you entered the military: Baden, Pennsylvania
Rank while on this ship: FT2
Years served aboard this ship : 1960 - 1962
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Business Administrator for large defensa contractor (Northrop Grumman)
Special interest/hobbies : Traveling in our motorhome
Favorite memory : Red Sea detail and tender period in Barcelona Spain
Worst memory : Red Sea detail
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One son (Thomas - Commander, U.S, Navy active reserve) Two grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth (16) and Thomas (9)
Special Comments :
Sincerely appreciate the support we have from the city of Athens and the tireless efforts of our newsletter editor Frank Biondo
bob J LaMay
9649 Weatherfield Court, Belvidere il 61008 usa
815 289 1088
blama258@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Suzanne
Hometown when you entered the military: Rockford Illinois
Rank while on this ship: sm2(signalman 2nd)
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1963
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : interior decorator
Special interest/hobbies : fishing, singing in a barbershop quartet and working in the yard
Favorite memory : going thru the Suez Canal two times and the sights from the ship while passing through
Worst memory : being physically abused
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : many
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : five children, five grandchildren. Children run in ages from 18 thru 45. Boy and girl 18 and 19 both in college are youngest and some of their neices and nephews are older then they are...figure?
Special Comments :
Never would have done it different! Navy all the way. Spent the best years of my life traveling the world and did things and met so many wonderful friends. The City of Athens is by far one of the greatest little towns one could ever hope to be acquainted with. Her towns folk embelish the mountains where she lays. Simply wonderful friendly people and I can't say enough obout this wonderful home port. Hurray and Gosh all mighty!
Bruce E Richards
PO Box 788, Tellico Plains TN 37385 USA
423-253-7909
emmamay51958@tds.net
Spouse's Name : Emma May Hunter
Hometown when you entered the military: Auburn, NY
Rank while on this ship: BT 3
Years served aboard this ship : 1956 - 1959
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Public Building Manager for the Senetor John Hughes State Office Building in Syracuse, NY. Currently retired in 1996.
Special interest/hobbies : Wood Carving, and Guitars
Favorite memory : The inland cruise of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959.
Worst memory : I got painted with Red Deck Lead Paint while I was passed out in my bunk.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Not really anyone left that has not passed away that I have not been in touch with.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children, and 2 grandchildren
Special Comments :
I just wish I had learned to swim after being in the Navy for 4 years.
John R Miller
2115 Alabama Road, waverly hall Georgia 31831 usa
7065922460
jrmiller1@msn.com
Spouse's Name : Betty R
Hometown when you entered the military: Holmes County, FLA
Rank while on this ship: DK2
Years served aboard this ship : 1945 - 1948
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Regional Manager - Insurance Premium Auditor
Special interest/hobbies : All amatuer Sports. Little League Baseball, Coach for Age groups - baseball soft ball,basketball, Boy Scouts- Later years boating and fishing
Favorite memory : The foreign ports. The first liberty in Cuba after WWII at Gtmo City and Cabinero
Worst memory : I have no bad memories of my time on the Ware. I was on operation frostbit in the North Atlantic but it was an adventure. not a bad memory. The trip to St. Johns, New Foundland was memorable
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : I have met some of them. I remember the Disbursing Officer, Mr. H E Nagel I would like to see him. Also Mr Emil Provost- I believe he is deceased. Also a Disbursing Office Mr. Blumbling
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Five Children 3 Boys 2 Girls. 6 Grandchildren, 5 boys 1 girl and 4 great grandchildren 3 girls and a boy
Special Comments :
Thanks to the members who have build the Ware reunion and Many thanks to the officials and people of Athens, TN for helping and being so generous with their time and facilities.
Grady J Pearson
1320 saluda dam rd., easley sc 29640 USA
864-283-0761
gradybud@bellsouth.net
Spouse's Name : shelly
Hometown when you entered the military: Spartanburg SC
Rank while on this ship: BT.boiler tec
Years served aboard this ship : 1973 - 1974
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : I am a Salvation Army Officer, (Preacher)
Special interest/hobbies : Woodworking,
Favorite memory : Meditteran cruise, and the sights we was.
Worst memory : Typhoon off the cost of Vietnam
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Billy Moon, Charlie warren, joey ogen.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have 5 grandkids and one on the way
Special Comments :
Best time of my life.
Robert E Pastre
7467 Mission Gorge Rd,, Santee CA 92071 US
619 449 4866
rpastre@cox,net
Spouse's Name : Irene
Hometown when you entered the military: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Rank while on this ship: HTC
Years served aboard this ship : 1965 - 1967
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Special interest/hobbies : Golf and Travel
Favorite memory : 65 - 66 Mediterranean Cruise
Worst memory : The duty off Palomares Spain trying to recover the nuclear weapon after the B-52 mid air collission.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Commander (CO) Warren M. Cone
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 5 children (1 deceased) 6 Grandchildren 9 Great Grandchildren
Special Comments :
Joseph T Neville
2038 Queenswood Drive, Tallahassee Florida 32303-7154 USA
850 562 2537
nevillejc@earthlink.net
Spouse's Name : Chloe
Hometown when you entered the military: Brooklyn New York
Rank while on this ship: Commander
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1969
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Facilities Coordinator for State Age ncy
Special interest/hobbies : Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife conservation, Reading
Favorite memory : The friends I made among the officers and crew
Worst memory : The Commodore who rode the ship to the Middle East
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Ihave contact with most of my shipmates
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Three children , on e grandson
Special Comments :
Donald E Poltz
4765 Muir Village, Orlando Fl. 32808 United States
407-578-8067
deporl@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Sylvia S. Poltz
Hometown when you entered the military: Bainbridge N.Y.
Rank while on this ship: Signalman First Class
Years served aboard this ship : 1964 - 1969
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Management
Special interest/hobbies : Traveling
Favorite memory : Visiting different ports of call,crossing equator, and on the gun line Viet Nam
Worst memory : none that i can recall
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : ex-signalmen that work for and with me
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have 4 children,8 grandchildren,and 8 great greatchildren
Special Comments :
would love to do it all over again
Paul L Kochersperger
272 E Main St., Gettysburg OH 45328 USA
937 -447-4741
bernadean@embarqmail.com
Spouse's Name : Bernadean
Hometown when you entered the military: Bradford, OH
Rank while on this ship: Sonar 3
Years served aboard this ship : 1945 - 1946
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Maintanence Welder
Special interest/hobbies : Motorcycles
Favorite memory : To be assigned to this ship and be there when it was commisioned--so therefore I am a Plank Owner of this ship.
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 Children-1 boy & 2 girls 3 Grand children-2 boys & 1 girl 6 Great Grand Children-5 girls & 1 boy
Special Comments :
Franklin A Kowalczyk
13835 Carlisle Dr., Sterling Heights Michigan 48312 U.S.A.
586-264-1744
franklinak07@sbcglobal.net
Spouse's Name : Joanne
Hometown when you entered the military: Detroit, Michigan
Rank while on this ship: QMSM
Years served aboard this ship : 1955 - 1957
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Many and varied, but worked for 35 years for Ford Motor Company in the computer field.
Special interest/hobbies : My kids, my grandchildren, and Golf
Favorite memory : Almost too many to mention, but being the helmsman for hours during the worst North Atlantic storm in decades - ending up just two degrees from the point of no return on the inclinometer.
Worst memory : Being busted for something I didn't do, which caused me to leave the Navy when my tour was up. The person who was to blame got off scott free because the Captain we had at the time was a pompous, arrogant desk-jockey idiot.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : William (dusty) Rhodes
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have two children -One daughter is a doctor ( a Reproductive Endroconoligist) who owns her own practice, and the other daughter is an Electrical Engineer who is a product development manager with Ford Motor Company
Special Comments :
I really appreciate the city of Athens Taking us on as adopted sons, and making Athens our final home port. The people of Athens are wonderful and extremely hospitable.
Richard J Melillo
95 stevens ave, Cedar Grove New Jersey 07009 Essex
973-785-0538
sticksandi@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Irene
Hometown when you entered the military: Bloomfield New Jersey
Rank while on this ship: SN
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Machinist
Special interest/hobbies : Drumming and radio controlled boats
Favorite memory : Playing my drums at gun mount 34 with the doc
Worst memory : getting seasick a lot of the time
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have three daughters and seven grandchildren
Special Comments :
Charles F Miller
1594 Morton Avenue, Albany Ohio 45710 usa
740-590-1117
nettiemiller2@gmail.com
Spouse's Name : nettie miller
Hometown when you entered the military: Albany, Ohio
Rank while on this ship: fn
Years served aboard this ship : 1961 - 1963
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Code Enforcement with the city of Athens, Ohio
Special interest/hobbies : guns, knives and coins
Favorite memory : leaving Gitmo, Cuba after refresher training
Worst memory : leaving New York naval shipyard to change homeport to Mayport, Fl we hit a storm (terrible) between New York and Norfolk, Va ,the spring of 1962. scared me to death!
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : any from my time period
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : We have two sons Charles Jr and Edward, we have four grandsons , Alex, Scott, Brian, and Jason and a three month old granddaughter, Faith
Special Comments :
My tour on the Ware was very enjoyable and led me to my career in the Navy
John F Butler
725 Highland Street, Stoughton Massachussetts 02072 USA
781-297-3555
highlandrock@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Elaine
Hometown when you entered the military: Brockton MA
Rank while on this ship: ME 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1951 - 1954
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Mechanical Contractor
Special interest/hobbies : boating
Favorite memory : seeing the world------- lasting frendship
Worst memory : none
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : all
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 girl---5 grand children--2 great grand children
Special Comments :
wish i could go back to those days
John M Oestreicher
10633 Jancing Ave, Sparta WI 54656 USA
608-792-1181
joestreicher@centurytel.net
Spouse's Name :
Hometown when you entered the military: LaCrosse, WI
Rank while on this ship: ETN2
Years served aboard this ship : 1968 - 1968
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Railroad Conductor
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory : Mid-East Cruise
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 1 child 2 grandchildren...Grandson now serving in Navy at King's Bay, GA
Special Comments :
William G Mc Cann
151 Fourth Street, Broadway Virginia 22815-9516 U.S.A.
540 896-6439
bnfmc1285@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Nancy Fine-Mc Cann
Hometown when you entered the military: Port Jervis New York
Rank while on this ship: Radioman Seaman thru Radioman 2nd. Class
Years served aboard this ship : 1961 - 1964
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 34 years of service. 10 years as clerk/carrier and 24 years as postmaster.
Special interest/hobbies : Gardening, travel, shooting on a black powder team with the North/South Skirmish Assoc.(Civil war weapons)
Favorite memory : My favorite memories are of the men I served with in the Radio gang and the bond all Waremen have toward each other. The Ware was a great ship with an equally great crew.
Worst memory : Riding out the storm of March 1962. The US Weather Service called it "The Great Atlantic Storm".
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Already have ! Thank you.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Six children, Eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Special Comments :
Thanks brother Bob for guiding me into the Navy .--. . .- -.-. .
Marvin R Beegle
6901 Gamble Road, Birchwood Tennessee 37308 USA
423 326 3630
beeglec@hughes.net
Spouse's Name : Cynthia
Hometown when you entered the military: Bradley Beach, New Jersey
Rank while on this ship: RM2
Years served aboard this ship : 1957 - 1959
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Manager/Graphic Arts------Retired
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren :
Special Comments :
Michael P McDonald
1046 Travelers Trail, Kennesaw Georgia 30144 USA
mmickeyd@bellsouth.net
Spouse's Name : N/A
Hometown when you entered the military:
Rank while on this ship: EN3
Years served aboard this ship : 1965 - 1966
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Registered Radiologic Technologist / MRI technologist
Special interest/hobbies : Photography, motorcycles, computer graphics/artwork
Favorite memory : Med cruise 1965-66
Worst memory : I had none ... it was a great time in my life ... only, I was to young to appreciate it!
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : After 45 years ... I have had a hard time remembering those I served with.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children: a son in Asheville, NC and a daughter in Madison, WI. 2 grandchildren Theo and Dieter ages 4 and 3.
Special Comments :
David A Aleswki
460 Settlers Village Circle, Cranberry Township PA 16066 USA
724-453-1786
daaleski@gmail.com
Spouse's Name : Carol
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh, PA
Rank while on this ship: QM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1969 - 1973
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Outside Plant Telephone Engineer
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 great children
Special Comments :
John H Conley
114 Franklin St, Ligonier Pa. 15658 USA
724-238-0218
jconley3@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Charlotte
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Rank while on this ship: SM/Sm
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1959
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Salon (owner) Stylists
Special interest/hobbies : Photography
Favorite memory : Inland Sea Cruise
Worst memory : We were anchored in chicago. The Queen of England and President Isenihour were on board The Britanica. Englands Royal Yacht. We were to unfold our colors in sink with about thirty other ships. I put the American Flag Upside Down.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Yes-------
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One Son. Who is a Blessing sent from God. I married at 46. Frank Biondo was my best man.
Special Comments :
Every day's and every friends a plus.
JAMES R FLOYD
347 MOCKINGBIRD AVE., FORT PIERCE FLORIDA 34982-6349 USA
772-466-3252
jrfloyd0625@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : BARBARA
Hometown when you entered the military: OHIO
Rank while on this ship: BT2
Years served aboard this ship : 1961 - 1965
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : AURHORIZED BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR
Special interest/hobbies : DEEP SEA FISHING AND GOING OUT TO LOS VAGES AND BEING BAD
Favorite memory : AFTER THE CUBAN MISSEL SETUATION WAS OVER AND ON OUR WAY BACK TO MAYPORT...
Worst memory : WHEN WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE CUBAN MISSEL SITUATION AND LEFT MAYPORT NOT REALLY KNOWING WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPON, WHICH WAS A VERY INTENSE TIME AS I REMEMBER.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : YES SEVERIAL
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : ONE SON , 3 GIRLS, 8 GRANDCHILDREN, 4 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
Special Comments :
MY YEARS ABOARD THE C R WARE FOR THE MOST PART WAS A GREAT LEARNING EXPERANCE AND MY OVER ALL EXPERANCE IN THE NAVY HAS GIVEN ME A GREAT FIELD WHICH I STILL WORK IN TODAY,IM VERY GREATFUL FOR THAT.
LEONARD N SHIFFLETT
2247 BROADLAWN DR., HOUSTON TEXAS 77058 USA
281 480 1620
reevesshifflett@earthlink.net
Spouse's Name : SUSAN
Hometown when you entered the military: ELKTON VIRGINIA
Rank while on this ship: sh3
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : owner of several businesses including licensed texas auctioneer
Special interest/hobbies : enjoy traveling with my wife,when at home we enjoy our children and 3 year old great grandson
Favorite memory : the operation inland sea
Worst memory : no bad memories
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : all
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 children--6 grandchilden--1 GREAT GRANDCHILD
Special Comments :
I never had a bad thought about this ship,I enjoyed every day spent on the USS Ware
Joseph P Bova
PO Box 1394, Pebble Beach CA 93953 USA
831 601 1017
j93953@sbcglobal.net
Spouse's Name : Patricia
Hometown when you entered the military: New York, New York
Rank while on this ship: Radarman
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1964
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Sales, Telecommunications Industry
Special interest/hobbies : singing
Favorite memory : First Caribbean cruise
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 1
Special Comments :
It was a difficult choice to make the Midshipman Cruise or go to A School....it was good to get the training.
Steven w Schindel
103 E. Monroe ave, alexandria Virginia 22301 USA
nadin2@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Joan
Hometown when you entered the military: Louisville, KY
Rank while on this ship: FTG3
Years served aboard this ship : 1964 - 1968
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Telecommunications Systems Engineer
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory : Replenishment at sea with the USS Sacremento, Fuel, Ammo, Dry Stores, Wet Stores, VertRep
Worst memory : Replenishment at sea with the USS Sacremento, Fuel, Ammo, Dry Stores, Wet Stores, VertRep
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Chuck Plowman
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren :
Special Comments :
Hang On Sloopy!
Charles E Carroll
1490 ACR 174, Grapeland Texas 75844 USA
9034783737
dixie24@valornet.com
Spouse's Name : Betty
Hometown when you entered the military: Houston, TX
Rank while on this ship: MMC
Years served aboard this ship : 1974 - 1975
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Retired
Special interest/hobbies : Genealogy
Favorite memory : Closing the bar on the Galveston pier.
Worst memory : Decommissioning.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren :
Special Comments :
The Galveston Reserve port was never the same after the Ware was decommissioned.
Jerry Alperstein
300 First Avenue - 2D, New York NY 10009
2124773131
alperstein300@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Sara Alperstein
Hometown when you entered the military: New York, NY
Rank while on this ship: SA & SN
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Educator
Special interest/hobbies : Family, music, veterans and reading
Favorite memory : Returning to NS Mayport after seven months [minus two days] deployed in 1967.
Worst memory : Two typhoons in the East China Sea. Atlantic Fleet Exercise 1966 [LANTFLEX66].
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Two children. Three grandchildren.
Special Comments :
robert luberto
120 schimmel street, paramus nj 07652 usa
201-265-7586
joanluberto@verizon.net
Spouse's Name : joan
Hometown when you entered the military: moonachie, new jersey
Rank while on this ship: MMFN
Years served aboard this ship : 1956 - 1957
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired from food and beverage wholesale business
Special interest/hobbies : current events, sports, and cars
Favorite memory : swimming in the mediteranean
Worst memory : seasickness
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 daughters and five grandchildren--four boys and one girl from the ages of 10 to 1-1/2 years.
Special Comments :
BARRY E SCOTT
909 FALLING WATER TRAIL, SIGNAL MTN. TN 37377 USA
423-886-5522
WANDAS132@COMCAST.NET
Spouse's Name : WANDA
Hometown when you entered the military: SIGNAL MTN. TN.
Rank while on this ship: BT/FN
Years served aboard this ship : 1969 - 1970
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : SALESMAN
Special interest/hobbies : FISHING,GOLF,HIKING
Favorite memory : PALMA SPAIN
Worst memory : SPRING BOARD TRAINING AT GUANTANOMO BAY
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : LT MICHAEL FLORIO
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 BOYS (TODD 40) JEFF (35) 2 GRANDCHILDREN VICTORIA (18) FRESHMAN AT ETSU (EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY) STUDYING NURSING TRAY (8) 3RD GRADE AT BELVOIR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.
Special Comments :
THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE MADE THE REUNIONS POSSIBLE, A TIME OF REFLECTION.
Jerry E Campbell
2008 Meadowlake Dr., Mahomet IL 61853 USA
217-586=3836
jerry.campbell@mchsi.com
Spouse's Name : Patricia (Deceased)
Hometown when you entered the military: Garrett, IN
Rank while on this ship: EMC
Years served aboard this ship : 1961 - 1962
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Electrical Supervisor Kraft foods Champaign, IL
Special interest/hobbies : Gardening
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 Boy's, 1 Girl , 8 Grandchildren
Special Comments :
It was a great tour of Duty
Harvey Schmidt
316 Station Ct., Roseville CA 95747 USA
916-771-5105
Spouse's Name : Gladys
Hometown when you entered the military: Eureka, SD
Rank while on this ship: MM2
Years served aboard this ship : 1950 - 1954
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Teacher....Jr. and Senior High
Special interest/hobbies : Photography, Bridge, golf
Favorite memory : Med cruises....trip to Paris late 1951
Worst memory : Being in the engine room while in the Caribbean for shakedown....hot, hot, hot.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Nearly all passed away
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Three sons and 9 grandchildren
Special Comments :
The Navy and the GI Bill changed my life forever. It was the best of times for me and I cherish the memories.
William J Vinglas
299 Allen Lane, Warminster PA 18974 USA
2154430786
wjvinglas@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Mary
Hometown when you entered the military: Cresson, PA
Rank while on this ship: YN3
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1964
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Customer Service Associate for Prudential Financial
Special interest/hobbies : Ship Reunions & Naval Reserve Conferences
Favorite memory : Permanent Shore Patrol on the French Riviera
Worst memory : The assassination of JFK while deployed in the Med in 63
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Willie J. Stephenson, PN3 Jerry E. May, SN James W. Peterson, SN
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 5 Children, 17 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren
Special Comments :
"Fair Winds & Following Seas" to everyone!
Robert J Duffy
19505 Halmos Rd, Poolesville Md 20837 US
301-972-7076
duffypool@verizon.net
Spouse's Name : Margaret
Hometown when you entered the military: WASHINGTON D.C.
Rank while on this ship: SFPFN
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Salesman
Special interest/hobbies : Golf Softball
Favorite memory : The Med Cruise seeing the world for the first time meeting people from different cultures and the good times we had, going to the Vatican and seeing the Pope close up
Worst memory : Going in to dry dock in Brooklyn and having the ship refitted, that is when I was transferred to the USS Purdy, no comparison to the Ware
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 Children 5 Grandchildren Love playing golf with my son and grandson
Special Comments :
My time on the Ware was short but I will never forget the shipmates I got to know and the sites I visited.
Jay R Cox
436 Inwood, Bridge City Texas 77611 USA
409-735-7201
jcox53@hotmail.com
Spouse's Name : Janice
Hometown when you entered the military: Port Authur Texas
Rank while on this ship: HT3
Years served aboard this ship : 1974 - 1975
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Electrical Engineer
Special interest/hobbies : fishing My family retirement
Favorite memory : I don't have any favorit, they are all good now. I will never forget Chief Serber making a man out of me
Worst memory : Decomissioning her
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Roy Brown Elton Cheif Serber anyone from R-Division
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Four children, their spouses eight grand children
Special Comments :
I wish I would have retired in the Navy
Edward D Cocnavitch
4404 Camellia Rd, Balto. Maryland 21236 USA
410 248 0202
edc8065@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Josie
Hometown when you entered the military: Balto. MD
Rank while on this ship: BT 2nd Class
Years served aboard this ship : 1951 - 1955
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Engineer (constrution) bridges Highways airports
Special interest/hobbies : Keeping my family safe healthy & happy
Favorite memory : about every thing
Worst memory : try to only remember the good things
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Joe Roos George Sekerek
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children 4 grandchildren
Special Comments :
William A Callen
423 Casa Loma Ct, San Jose California 95129-1027 USA
408 248-3579
wcallen1@juno.com
Spouse's Name : Ruth
Hometown when you entered the military: Corsica, Pennsylvania
Rank while on this ship: ICFN
Years served aboard this ship : 1955 - 1956
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Test Engineering, Manufacturing Managment and Teaching Adult Education
Special interest/hobbies : Family History, Bicycling, Traveling, Reading, Visiting with my family
Favorite memory : Europe Trip
Worst memory : My first storm at sea
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Four Children and Nine Grandchildren
Special Comments :
I enjoyed my four years and friends I had while in the Navy. Also, the traning I was provided.
William A Callen
423 Casa Loma Ct, San Jose California 95129-1027 USA
408 248-3579
wcallen1@juno.com
Spouse's Name : Ruth
Hometown when you entered the military: Corsica, Pennsylvania
Rank while on this ship: ICFN
Years served aboard this ship : 1955 - 1956
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Test Engineering, Manufacturing Managment and Teaching Adult Education
Special interest/hobbies : Family History, Bicycling, Traveling, Reading, Visiting with my family
Favorite memory : Europe Trip
Worst memory : My first storm at sea
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Four Children and Nine Grandchildren
Special Comments :
I enjoyed my four years and friends I had while in the Navy. Also, the traning I was provided.
Phil M Smith
14216 El Camino Real, Ocean Springs MS 39564 United States
228-860-5711
philselectric@bellsouth.net
Spouse's Name : Mary Jo Smith
Hometown when you entered the military: Lexington, Mississippi
Rank while on this ship: MM-3
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1965
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Owner of Phil's Electrical Heating & Cooling From 1971 to present
Special interest/hobbies : Motorcycle trips and work
Favorite memory : Around 1964 Leaving the mediterranean from a six month deployment. I would guess maybe 100 miles in the Atlantic off the coast of Spain. All four boilers blasting with super heat on, we were on our way back to the good old USA then it happened, "Bang" the whole ship shivered. General quarters sounded word throughout the ship was, "what the hell have we hit." Our C.O. was one of the best in the Navy had, he determined real soon we had major propeller damage. The only place that could lift our great ship out of the water was a small town on the South tip of England called South Hamilton. We steamed North on one engine, arriving at South Hamilton. A shipyard crew was waiting to lift the ship in a floating drydock. A new propeller was shipped from the states. We were there for about fourteen days. The local people said we were the first US Navy ship there since War World Two. The town people treated the ships crew like royalty. I would say at least ten beautiful English girls came to Mayport Florida and married the guys they met. PS I do not remember if it was ever determined what the ship hit.
Worst memory : I don't have one
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Johnny Thompson
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 1 daughter and 1 grandson
Special Comments :
Thomas G Gates
43 South Grant Street, Manheim PA 17545 USA
(717) 665-5673
Spouse's Name : Jean
Hometown when you entered the military: Manheim. PA
Rank while on this ship: MM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1953 - 1957
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Plant Manager
Special interest/hobbies : Hunting, fishing, boating, football
Favorite memory : The visit to Cairo, Egypt while docked in Port Said
Worst memory : Leaving Burmuda in a hurricane which lasted three days - we ended up off the coast of Philadelphia instead of the navy base in Cuba.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren
Special Comments :
Karl W Zimmermann
2319 S.E. 10th. Place, Cape Coral Florida 33990 USA
239 458 5258
kzimmemann80@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Marilyn
Hometown when you entered the military: Lincoln, Nebraska
Rank while on this ship: RdM 3/class
Years served aboard this ship : 1945 - 1946
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Professional Engineer
Special interest/hobbies : Family
Favorite memory : Operation Frostbite escorting the carrier Midway
Worst memory : Hurricane during our shakedown cruise off the Florida coast.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Don Higgins, Bangor Maine
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 5 children (one daughter, 4 sons) 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandson
Special Comments :
A special thank-you to Frank Biondo, Gerry Wilcox and their crew that keeps the memories alive with the newsletter and reunion. Also, to the people at the Athens Museum.
thomas r lannan
179 walker street, lincoln Rhode island 02865 USA
401-475-9659
lannantom@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Lisa
Hometown when you entered the military: Lowell, Massachusetts
Rank while on this ship: seaman
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1965
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : pastry chef
Special interest/hobbies : old cars, fast cars Civil Air Patrol volunteer
Favorite memory : When me and another seaman were casting off for the first time and I turned to him and said "How do you do this?" His reply was "I don't know I only came on board a day ahead of you!"
Worst memory : Many due to the fact that I was a young jerk at the time.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Jerry "scooter" Weeks from N. Carolina
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 kids, 2 girls, ones a civil engineer the other is a graphic designer. 2 boys, Ones an accountant and one is a mechanical engineering major in college 2 grandkids boy and girl
Special Comments :
after the Navy I bounced around a while the shipped out in the merchant Navy. I ended up spending 8 years sailing for MSC, part of the DOD that was great.
Gerald A Lechner
15325 NE 233rd st, Ft McCoy Florida 32134 Marion
352-546-3205
hikerjerry@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Dinah
Hometown when you entered the military: Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Rank while on this ship: RD2
Years served aboard this ship : 1964 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Line Supervisor, Tampa Electric Company retired after 37 years
Special interest/hobbies : Hiking, fishing, and sailing
Favorite memory : The adventures of traveling around the world along with becoming a shellback
Worst memory : First few weeks of sea sickness
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : All radar man 1964=1967
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 1&1
Special Comments :
William L Fernald
36046 Aster Ave, Zephyrhills Florida 33541 USA
813-862-5924
wlfernald@live.com
Spouse's Name : Sally
Hometown when you entered the military: Windham, Maine
Rank while on this ship: ETN-3---ETN2
Years served aboard this ship : 1967 - 1969
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Electronics manufacturing material control
Special interest/hobbies : Genealogy, church, family, guitar, music and performing, history, government and politics.
Favorite memory : My first deployment in the Navy and we went to West Pac. I got to see Hong Kong and many other places I had only read about.
Worst memory : Restriction for misbehavior.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Six of my own plus three step-children. Thirteen grandchildren and no great-grandchildren.
Special Comments :
Russell H Johns
988 Fostoria Drive, Melbourne Florida 32940 USA
321-752-7395
johnsrh@cfl.rr.com
Spouse's Name : Janet
Hometown when you entered the military: Ghent, New Youk
Rank while on this ship: Sonarman 2nd Class
Years served aboard this ship : 1957 - 1958
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Director of Human Resources
Special interest/hobbies : Reading, Watercolor Painting, Golf
Favorite memory : Med Cruise in'58
Worst memory : hurting my knee in Newport after the Med cruise, while in the hospital in Newport I went on liberty, rolled my car and never returned to the Ware.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : My first Class Schnee
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have two girls, one boy and 5 grandchildren
Special Comments :
I think frank Biondo has done a tremendous job with NHT and the Ware memorial.
Normand J Bergeron
530 Hawes St., New Bedford Mass. 02745 USA
njbsr@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Shirley Ann Bergeron
Hometown when you entered the military: No. Dartmouth, Mass.
Rank while on this ship: SN
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired Federal Civil Service (1996) Present - a Part Time (Adjunt) Professor at Bristol Comm. College, Fall River, Mass. for 31 yrs. Water Commisio
Special interest/hobbies : Antiques, Glass and US Coin Collecting and as much travelling as I can fit into my schedule.
Favorite memory : St. Lawrence Seaway Cruise, Med. Cruise, Red Sea Cruise..... and time spent with crew members. I was a deck hand for awhile 2nd Div., then spent some time as Gunnery Yeoman.
Worst memory : Father died while I was on the Red Sea (Patrol) Cruise.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Unfortunately - I've forgotton most names and some have died. Mullen SN. from Penn., Arsenault BM3 Boston Area, Brown BM3 from Maine, and there was another BM3 that I can't remember his name (Italian I believe) - all these people were in the 2ND Deck Division.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One son working for Fed. Gov. (ATF and Bomb) Is on the National Bomb Squad and a gratuate from Worcester Poly Teck with a degree in Elec Eng. Has climbed Mt. Everest twice, Mt. Raineir In Washington State and various other Mt. Has partisipated various Bike races for Best Buddies and won 1st and 2nd place in some of those races mostly in California and Boston. Has spent 2 tours in Iraq and wounded during his 2nd tour. He was a bomb specialist (IED). A grandson in High School and doing well academically also running 5K races (1st place in one of those races - he's 14 yrs. old.
Special Comments :
I was a High School dropout, then went into the Navy. Served on the 6th Fleet Flag USS Salem CA139 Heavy Cruiser for 1 1/2 yrs. then USS Charles R. Ware DD865 untill separation in 1961 and discharged in 1963. Went bach Home and finished 2 yrs. of High School then 4yrs. of college for BSBA and BBA degrees and continued 2 more yrs of college and aquired a MSBA and MBA degrees which I've been using Teaching as a Prof at Bristol Comm. College in Fall River Mass for 31 yrs as a Part Time Adjunct Faculty Proffesor.
James G Lancaster
1525 East Fountain St., Mesa Az 85203 USA
480 964 1466
jamesglancaster@msn.com
Spouse's Name : Ethel
Hometown when you entered the military: Clifton, New Jersey
Rank while on this ship: E3 Raidioman
Years served aboard this ship : 1957 - 1958
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Telephone Company Engineer, Lineman, Splicer
Special interest/hobbies : Tennis, Golf
Favorite memory : Exercise Strikeback..... Commoradity and singing aboard HMS with British Navy. Shore duty especially in Clyde Scotland.
Worst memory : Was promised school never sent.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children (1 died) 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.
Special Comments :
I would like to thank all the Wareman especially Frank Biondo for their support when my son was ill and dying.
Pasquale J Provitera
122 bernard lane, Stroudsburg PA. 18360 Monroe
404-353-8455
jimboproff@yajoo.com
Spouse's Name : Marion
Hometown when you entered the military: Closter N.J.
Rank while on this ship: 3rd class Radarman
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Caulking Contractor
Special interest/hobbies : Varied
Favorite memory : Many
Worst memory : ............
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : yes
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 sons 2 grandchildren
Special Comments :
not at this time
Karl D Johnston
36 Huston Rd, Oakmont PA 15139 USA
412-828-8377
KKarlaw@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Toss
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh PA
Rank while on this ship: ET2
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : ATTORNEY AT LAW
Special interest/hobbies : Golf, Hunting & Reading
Favorite memory : Med Cruise and Red Sea Cruise as well as duty on the AFPD in New York City
Worst memory : Spending hours on top of the mast while underway in heavy seas repairing the radar antenna!
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : one
Special Comments :
Great ship and great crew, evidenced by the fact that we reportedly have the largest and most active service group among any of the tin cans and many of the bigger ships. Bravo Zulu to Gerry Wilcox and Frank Biondo!!
James B Moseley
31 Guerry Circle, Goose Creek South Carolina 29445 USA
843 478 1524
jbmoe@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Becky
Hometown when you entered the military: Burlington NC
Rank while on this ship: TM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1961 - 1964
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : AutoCad Drafter
Special interest/hobbies : Fishing and Camping
Favorite memory : All
Worst memory : Storm of 62
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Steve Chadwick
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 Childern: Donald, Randy, Twins: Keith and Kim One Grand child: Tatum
Special Comments :
Dennis G Nelson
4964 Fairforest Drive, Stone Mountain GA 30088-1627 USA
770-469-3872
nelsondg@bellsouth.net
Spouse's Name : Gail Valentine
Hometown when you entered the military: Sheldon, IA
Rank while on this ship: Ltjg
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1968
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Finance with BellSouth Corporation (telephone company)
Special interest/hobbies : Doing volunteer work, reading, eating out, working out, following University of Florida sports, spending time at our condo in the western NC mountains near Asheville.
Favorite memory : Exploring Asian port cities.
Worst memory : Being switched form a northern Europe cruise to a Middle east cruise at the last minute.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Two Children, no grandchildren.
Special Comments :
Bravo Zulu to Frank Biondo
Robert (Bob) N Peters
2934 Ashtonrow W, Grove City Ohio 43123 United States
614 277-3494
rpeters767@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Connie
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rank while on this ship: YN2
Years served aboard this ship : 1950 - 1953
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Spent 43 years in management for various Teamster Trucking Companies. Since retirement worked in call centers for UPS and Home Depot. Now working pa
Special interest/hobbies : Fitness and Golf.
Favorite memory : Shipmates and ports of call with the Sixth Fleet.
Worst memory : Didn't have any!
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Russell Paonessa (My first son was named after him)
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I had 3 children (one of which has passed) Have 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Special Comments :
I regret I have never made a reunion for various personal and traveling reasons. Hopefully I will at some time in the future
carl l lequire
1001 Starky Rd. Lot # 692, largo Florida 33771 Pinellas
727-902-7904
leegrace33771@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Karen Grace
Hometown when you entered the military: Baltimore , MD.
Rank while on this ship: MM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1969
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Machinist
Special interest/hobbies : Travel,Reading,Music & playing guitar.
Favorite memory : 1967 Vietnam cruise
Worst memory : drills
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 Granddaughters
Special Comments :
The museum in Athen and the bricks with our names on them were a joy to see.
Robert A Keagy
2625 E Southern Ave. C-105, Tempe AZ 85282-7661 USA
480-831-3764
karay73@msn.com
Spouse's Name : deceased
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh, PA
Rank while on this ship: Ensign
Years served aboard this ship : 1949 - 1950
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired
Special interest/hobbies : Christian study
Favorite memory : At sea, full speed with the ocean water coming over the deck
Worst memory : Trip over the Artic Circle, cables double their in diameter in ice, weldments broken at the railings.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Two children and two grandchildren.
Special Comments :
The Navy was a great experience - saw a lot of the world, will always be remembered.
David J Kloosterman
3465 S Poplar #310, Denver CO 80224 USA
303-884-3085
dskloosterman@hotmail.com
Spouse's Name : Sylvia
Hometown when you entered the military: Boulder, CO
Rank while on this ship: Radarman 3rd Class
Years served aboard this ship : 1969 - 1970
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service
Special interest/hobbies : Hiking Fishing Swimming Biking Grandkids
Favorite memory : Being in the warm climate of the Carribean
Worst memory : Being seasick after hitting the tail end of a hurricane
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 sons 1 daughter - 3 granddaughters and another on the way
Special Comments :
My mother's cousin Ed Rusthoven also served on the Charley after WW2
Howard {Buzz} J Kilian, Jr
5216 Onion Rd, Pylesville Maryland 21132 USA
410 812-1810
finewine1950@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Kathy Kilian
Hometown when you entered the military: Baltimore, Maryland
Rank while on this ship: Fireman, BT3
Years served aboard this ship : 1971 - 1973
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Traffic Engineer
Special interest/hobbies : Woodworking, stain glass and grandson
Favorite memory : Working tropical hours and friends.
Worst memory : Working 12 hours on and 12 off.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Already did.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Two children, Chris and April and two great son-in-law and daughter-in-law. One grandson, Pete Jr.
Special Comments :
This is the second reunion and enjoyed meeting old friends.
Peter B Wilkinson
7851 N. Bataan Ln., Fair Grove MO 65648 USA
417-773-7557
petewilkinson1961@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Karen
Hometown when you entered the military: Springfield, MO
Rank while on this ship: RM-3
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1965
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Air Traffic Controller
Special interest/hobbies : Golf, gardening
Favorite memory : Visit to Rome
Worst memory : Hearing of the death of JFK.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Arthur Wade McCain
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 children, 9 grandchildren
Special Comments :
My time on the Ware was life changing. Not only did I meet some great people and was able to visit much of Europe (Med and North Atlantic cruises) but the responsibilities given to a 19 year old kid from the country really made me grow into manhood.
EDWARD A POOLE
38 ROSWELL AVE, BUFFALO NEW YORK 14207 USA
716 875 1598
EPOOLEEO@AOL.COM
Spouse's Name :
Hometown when you entered the military:
Rank while on this ship: EM2
Years served aboard this ship : 1954 - 1957
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : BRICKLAYER
Special interest/hobbies : FISHING VOL. FIREMEN
Favorite memory : FRIENDS I MEET
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 5CHILDREN 4 GRANDKIDS 1GREAT GRANDKID
Special Comments :
Robert (Bob) L Tribble
5665 Creekside Circle, Apt.2704, Fort Worth Texas 76106 U.S.A.
(817)624-3949
Roberttribble@sbcglobal.net
Spouse's Name : Divorced
Hometown when you entered the military: Dallas, Texas
Rank while on this ship: FT3
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1962
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Casualty Insurance Claim Adjuster (25 years)
Special interest/hobbies : Playing golf, choral singing, part-time work as museum gallery security.
Favorite memory : FRAM in Brooklyn, NY
Worst memory : FRAM in Brooklyn, NY
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Sure.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have a daughter, who has a girl(7) and a boy(4), and I have a son, who has a girl (12) and a boy (10). They are all exceptional.
Special Comments :
I am amazed and very pleased that the "Jolly Challie" is so well organized and remembered.
Donald C Latham
75 Meadow Rue Place, Malta New York 12020 USA
518-899-4940
revdon@nycap.rr.com
Spouse's Name : Peggy
Hometown when you entered the military: Stony Brook, New York
Rank while on this ship: LT (Chaplain)
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Episcopal Priest
Special interest/hobbies : Breedintg and showing dogs
Favorite memory : Spending time on the signal bridge
Worst memory : Don't really have any
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : I already correspond with two or three
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 1 daughter 3 grandchildren
Special Comments :
My 2 years on active duty plus my time in the Reserve were a highpoint in my professional career!
Edgar R Morrell
139 Bermuda Ln, Inman SC 29349 Spartanburg
864-578-7215
ermorrell@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Patricia
Hometown when you entered the military: Spartanburg SC
Rank while on this ship: GMMSN
Years served aboard this ship : 1957 - 1959
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Real Estate Broker
Special interest/hobbies : Golf, Baseball, Football
Favorite memory : Visiting different Countries and Cultures
Worst memory : Outside Gun Maintenance during Arctic Cruise
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 Children, 6 Grand Children and 9 Great Grand Children
Special Comments :
Thanks to Frank Biando all others for their efforts to keep us a method of communication.
John H Homan
13893 E. Park Rd, Brule WI 54820 USA
7153728332
jnahoman@cheqnet.net
Spouse's Name : Nancy
Hometown when you entered the military: Kenosha, Wisc.
Rank while on this ship: RmSn - Rm 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1971 - 1973
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Builder/Advisor
Special interest/hobbies : Fishing, Football, Fixing Stuff
Favorite memory : Being able to play ball on the base in Mayport. ( We had a pretty good team.)
Worst memory : Refueling at sea in the North Atlantic in 40 ft. waves.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Douglas Rogers, Mitch Howard, Tom Sipsey, CB Kennemer, most of the others I have already contacted.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have two daughters, both still young (21 & 23, some folks learn slower than others, ey?) No grandkids, except for two I inherited when my wife & I got married. (2nd marriage for both of us)
Special Comments :
As much as I complained then, as I look back now it did me good to be in & on the Ware. All the folks who put together the NHT and all the reunions deserve a special "Thank You" for all your efforts. Thanks!!!
John P Boyden
4777 Fiddleneck Dr., Redding CA 96002 USA
530-722-0798
jboyden@charter.net
Spouse's Name : Linda
Hometown when you entered the military: Punta Gorda, Florida
Rank while on this ship: SA to GMG2
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1963
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Co-founder of UXB International, Inc. Provided for the safe removal and disposal of hazardous materials and unexploded ordnance around the world.
Special interest/hobbies : I retired in 2003 and moved to Redding, Ca with my wife Linda, to be near our children and grandchildren. I am a photographer of northern California scenery and provide my images locally for sale. I also am an avid fly fisherman visiting the local lakes and streams as often as possible in pursuit of the ever wiley trout, steelhead, and salmon.
Favorite memory : All of the great cruises to the Med and Red Sea. I was able to visit many interesting places. The seamanship training in all areas of shipboard life the the fine sailors of the Ware taught me.
Worst memory : As a Seaman Apprentice, hanging over the starboard bow on a stage painting the 865 in New Port RI when the temperature was 25 degrees, with my pot of paint in a bucket of hot water to keep it fluid enough to apply. Man was that cold.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : I can't remember the names but I will never forget the many shipmates during those almost four years that introduced me to the Ware navy way of life.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Five children and eight grandchildren
Special Comments :
My time aboard the Ware helped to mold me into a career navy man with a strong seamanship background and a sense of pride in the navy and my country.
James M Hardina
1811 Wickham Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin 54495-4066 United States of America
715-423-1512
jhardina@wctc.net
Spouse's Name : Rita
Hometown when you entered the military: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54495
Rank while on this ship: FTG 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1965
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Steamfitter
Special interest/hobbies : Family
Favorite memory : Standing Mid watch on the Asroc Deck going through the Straits of Gibraltar when we were informed President Kennedy was assassinated.
Worst memory : Don't really have any. I enjoyed my tour of Duty on the Ware !
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Sorry to say he is deceased.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 children ( 2 girls, 1 boy ) 2 grandsons
Special Comments :
I am sorry I haven't made A ships reunion yet !
Perry H Vallee
1303 Northbrook Drive, Manchester New Hampshire 03102 USA
603-622-4692
perryhvallee@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Cheryl
Hometown when you entered the military: Manchester, New Hampshire
Rank while on this ship: BM/SN
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Compositor
Special interest/hobbies : Proud to have served in Law Enforcement for 23 yrs. 20 yrs. NH State Police Auxillary 3 yrs. Hillsborough Cty Deputy Sherif
Favorite memory : Our Med Cruise w/liberty w/shipmates Hutton, Spicer & others
Worst memory : Highlined to the Carrier Franklin from the Ware for medical procedure.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : We have one son Michael, daughter-in-law Deb & grandson Tyler fresh out of college
Special Comments :
My time aboard the Ware was the most memorable time served. Met some great guys & had some great ports of call. I can honestly say "I was proud to serve in the US Navy" & would do it again!
Mark C Parker
242 Prince Avenue, Melbourne Florida 32901 USA
321-728-5500
daysailor@cfl.rr.com
Spouse's Name : Jo Ann
Hometown when you entered the military: Du Quoin, Illinois
Rank while on this ship: ETR-2
Years served aboard this ship : 1973 - 1974
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Electromagnetic & Nuclear Effects Engineer / Project Engineer
Special interest/hobbies : Sailing, Bicycling
Favorite memory : The fire drill at Mayport, Florida. The base admiral had heard that the fire response training aboard his ships was questionable. He did not want to directly challenge the capability of his ships so he decided to test ours, a reserve training ship of DESRON-34. The Ware's crew that had taken the ship to Vietnam and back had fought fires at sea. The transfer crew from the USS Ault was used to monthly fires at home port created by a power system that would drop a phase. The day of the test found both the fire party leader and assistant fire party leader ashore at the time of the drill. I took the lead of an adhoc team that we fully manned and another person did the same on the other side of the Torpedo Locker, the declared source of the fire. We left the Admiral with a real problem, a reserve fleet ship, without designated leaders had performed above expectations. Was he now going to test his ships?
Worst memory : A Chief, name now forgotten, was running forward down the starboard side of the ship, he grabbed a fire axe almost without breaking stride, continued to the anchor where he cut the cord holding the pelican hook to release the anchor and save the ship. We had just hit the buoy in the Houston Ship Channel, our one working screw was fouled by the buoy chain and we were about to run hard aground if the anchor did not hold. It held, but that was still the moment that the USS Charles R. Ware died.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Gale Gilhouse
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : None. I was told after it was too late that my service at NAVCOMSTA, Key West transmitter site and my work with transmitters on board ship, particularly my previous ship, would reduce my chances of having children.
Special Comments :
Jerry Alperstein
300 First Avenue - No. 2D , New York NY 10009 USA
2124773131
alperstein300@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Sara Alperstein
Hometown when you entered the military: New York
Rank while on this ship: SN
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Educator
Special interest/hobbies : Instrumental music, reading, grandchildren
Favorite memory : Looking at the Atlantic locks of the Panama Canal from about a mile off the coast
Worst memory : Standing fog watch on the forecastle on the 20-24 watch
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children, 3 grandchildren
Special Comments :
John G Stimis
9368 Crystal Springs Road, Jacksonville Florida 32221 USA
Jack_the_dad@msn.com
Spouse's Name : Debbye
Hometown when you entered the military: Jacksonville, Fl.
Rank while on this ship: LT(jg)/LT
Years served aboard this ship : 1964 - 1966
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Navy, Teacher
Special interest/hobbies : Kids and Grandkids
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 11 Children, 30 Grandchildren, 3 Great
Special Comments :
James E Steele
201 S 2nd St, Tonica Il 61370 USA
jimste21@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Karen
Hometown when you entered the military: Tonica, Il
Rank while on this ship: EW3
Years served aboard this ship : 1972 - 1974
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Compliance Administrator, LaSalle Nuclear Power Station
Special interest/hobbies : Gardening
Favorite memory : Crossing the equator
Worst memory : Seasick the first 3 days at sea
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 children, 2 grandchildren
Special Comments :
Richard A Sabato
84 Bryant Street, Pittsfield Ma 01201 USA
413 443 2005
sabseniors@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Joanne
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsfield, Ma
Rank while on this ship: QM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1951 - 1954
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Sourcing Agent, GE Aerospace
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 10 6
Special Comments :
Jim H Suber
11647 Bouchey Rd., Maple Hill Kansas 66507 United States of America
785-256-4457
Thesube@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Jeannette
Hometown when you entered the military: Perry, Georgia
Rank while on this ship: Radarman 3rd class
Years served aboard this ship : 1967 - 1969
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Newspaper agriculture reporter/columnist 1974-1998 Truck farmer/produce sales/county commissioner 1998-2011
Special interest/hobbies : History, visiting grandchildren, following football, reading, politics, traveling the nation,
Favorite memory : Serving as one of the official drivers of the crew's station wagon while in Mayport. this was fun and useful and anything but routine. It was also responsible. So that was one of many good memories and times. Basically loved it.
Worst memory : Persian Gulf. Exercise with USS Norfolk. Mistake with guns. Investigation with Norfolk's guns trained on us. Hurt for our Captain. Resented a Commodore aboard us and his staff on that cruise.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Sure. Arklie, Johnson (Dennis and RD1 Johnson) Jim O'Connell, Salz brothers from Iowa, Joe Carter, Bailey from Tenn., Bailey from Louisiana, Holland from GA, Jones a gunner, many others.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Two boys, two grandchildren. I've been blessed. Great kids, all four.
Special Comments :
I think everybody ought to serve some time in the military to learn to be proud of their country, to think about others and to work as a team, to learn more self discipline. To get an inkling how responsible it is to represent our nation outside our boundaries.
John R Miller
2115 Alabama Road, waverly hall Georgia 31831 usa
7065922460
jrmiller1@msn.com
Spouse's Name : Betty
Hometown when you entered the military: Holmes County, FL
Rank while on this ship: DK2
Years served aboard this ship : 1945 - 1948
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Insurance Premium Auditor
Special interest/hobbies : Water Sports, Fishing, boating
Favorite memory : Trip to Rouen, France and the liberties to Paris
Worst memory : The small boats and fog of New London, CT
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Five children, 3 boys and 2 girls, 6 grandchildren, 5 boys and a birl, 4 Great grandchildren, 3 girls and 1 boy.
Special Comments :
I would like to praise the people that found all the people that made up the crew of the Ware and all the people that have made the reunions the best of any ship of any size. And express all of the crew's thanks to them.
Richard (Dick) F Roeber
744 West Tyrolean Way, Canon City Colorado 81212 U.S.A.
719 334 9842
Dickroeber@msn.com
Spouse's Name : Sherry
Hometown when you entered the military: West Lebanon, New Hampshire
Rank while on this ship: SO 3
Years served aboard this ship : 1951 - 1955
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Vice Pres. Joy Manufacturing Co Mining & Construction Equipment
Special interest/hobbies : Sports,travel,music
Favorite memory : Serving with a great crew of friends
Worst memory : A weekend storm while tied up to a bouy in Newport, R.I.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Have stayed in contact with many
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren
Special Comments :
Living in Colorado for the last 30 years, it is not easy to get to all our reunions. We did get to the 2002 Memorial Dedication and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hopefully, we will be able to attend another reunion, but meantime, I would love to hear from any shipmated I served with.
John C Hilgenberg
PO Box 338, Stevenson MD 21153 USA
410-363-8072
john@eagerstreet.com
Spouse's Name : Eve
Hometown when you entered the military: Baltimore, MD
Rank while on this ship: LTJG
Years served aboard this ship : 1967 - 1968
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation :
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren :
Special Comments :
Kenneth E Schultz
2110 86th AVE CT E, Edgewood Washington 98371
1-253-922-1254
schultzhm64@earthlink.net
Spouse's Name : Helen
Hometown when you entered the military: Port Angles Washington
Rank while on this ship: FTGSN
Years served aboard this ship : 1961 - 1963
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Before the navy he worked at the newspaper offices after school. After, he worked for Boeings for some time then into Teamsters as a truck driver for
Special interest/hobbies : His hobbies were family then golfing and dancing
Favorite memory : He loved the med cruise. Told many stories about the liberty . Unfortunaley I cannot remember them enough to tell them here.
Worst memory : Actually is was not the ship. When over seas he had bought a beautiful angora blue sweater for himself and sent it home. When got home his little sister with a big chest had wore it and he could not because of it's mis-shaped form.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : I would like to hear from any that went on liberty with him as I was not listening with the memoy part of my brain and would love to hear about this as he loved that part of the cruise. Also those who remember working with him.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Too many to count. He married a woman with 6 children that he took on as his own and never looked back. They had several each and at the time he died we had 27 grands and 3 great grands and more since.
Special Comments :
I went to the 11 reunion and met the wonderful persons Ken served with. No wonder he enjoyed his time on the ship. Mr. Bohan, my son and I talked for some time and Ken served under a great man in my opinion.
James R Miller
, Minneapolis Minnesota 55407 USA
jrmiller@visi.com
Spouse's Name :
Hometown when you entered the military: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Rank while on this ship: RDSN
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1965
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation :
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren :
Special Comments :
Philip W Andrews
364 Darling Road, Hudson Maine 04449 USA
207-884-7415
dccmret@midmaine.com
Spouse's Name : Doreen Andrews
Hometown when you entered the military: Jackman, Maine
Rank while on this ship: HT3
Years served aboard this ship : 1972 - 1974
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Building Maintenance for US Postal Service
Special interest/hobbies : Wood working and cabinetry.
Favorite memory : Round the world cruise of '72-'73. Swim call in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
Worst memory : You always seem to remember the good times. Even when we lost the main engine room ventilation and stood 20 minute watches to get back into port you remember those time fondly!
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Dale (Beetle) Bailey
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 Wonderful children, Ian was born while stationed in Dunoon Scotland on the AFDB-7, Allison born in Bath Maine while on pre-commisioning duty for the FFG-11. 2 grandsons with Allison, Philip and Cody.
Special Comments :
While stationed on the FFG-11 on our way back from Gitmo we stopped in Roosevelt Roads, PR to be observers in a harpoon missle target shoot. The Ware was at the pier ready to be towed out, and we were there for her demise.
David A Aleswki
460 Settlers Village Circle, Cranberry Township PA 16066 USA
724-453-1786
daaleski@gmail.com
Spouse's Name : Carol
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh, PA
Rank while on this ship: QM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1969 - 1973
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Outside Plant Telephone Engineer
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory :
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 great children
Special Comments :
j. Martin Barrow
106 Waxwood Lane, Cary NC 27518 USA
leo380@att.net
Spouse's Name : Belinda
Hometown when you entered the military: Greensboro NC
Rank while on this ship: QMSN
Years served aboard this ship : 1972 - 1973
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Police Officer
Special interest/hobbies : Boating, Fishing
Favorite memory : Shellback Initiation
Worst memory : Storm in the Indian Ocean ( Sick as a dog)
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 Children and six Grands
Special Comments :
William O Brown
7261 Collidge St., Ventura CA 93003 USA
(805) 659-1675
wm_brown@earthlink.net
Spouse's Name :
Hometown when you entered the military: Anderson, Indiana
Rank while on this ship: SK3
Years served aboard this ship : 1960 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Computer Operator
Special interest/hobbies : Wood Working
Favorite memory : Liberty and Shore Patrol in Barcelona, Spain
Worst memory : Sleeping on a hot steel deck in the Red Sea.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : NO
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 Children, 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild
Special Comments :
No
Fred M Conner
215 Shadow Wood Dr., Sugar Land TX 77498 US
282-242-9685
c.w.conner@hotmail.com
Spouse's Name : Cheryl
Hometown when you entered the military: Dallas, Tx
Rank while on this ship: Ens
Years served aboard this ship : 1970 - 1971
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Claims handler-Enviromental litigation
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory : Time ashore during the Med-cruise.
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children. My 21 y.o. daughter is a junior at Case Western Reserve (Cleveland). She is majoring in chemical engineering, doing extremely well.
Special Comments :
3 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 renal cancer. I have been given targeted drug therapy by M D Anderson Hospital/clinic here in Houston. I have already surpassed the life expectations and hope to continue same.
Normand J Bergeron
530 Hawes St., New Bedford Mass. 02745 USA
njbsr@comcast.net
Spouse's Name : Shirley
Hometown when you entered the military: No. Dartmouth, Mass.
Rank while on this ship: GNSN-Yeoman
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired from Federal Civilian Service, 30 yrs. Education-BSBA and MSBA, Professor at local college as Adjunct faculty.
Special interest/hobbies : Antiques, coins,glass
Favorite memory : Med. Cruise
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One son, one grandchild
Special Comments :
WEB Sight - whalinghistory.com
John H Conley
114 Franklin St, Ligonier Pa. 15658 USA
724-238-0218
Spouse's Name : Charlotte M. Conley
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Rank while on this ship: SN-SM
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Bus Driver (Port Authority of Allegheny County) Pittsburgh Pa
Special interest/hobbies : Antique Motor Cycles & Cars
Favorite memory : The Opening Of the St. Lawrence Sea Way, we escorted the Britannica (the Royal Yacht of the British Navy). On Board were the President of the United States and the Queen of England
Worst memory : When we dropped anchor in Chicago. In front of the President and the Queen of England and all the naval ships in that great flotilla, I pulled The line that unfurled The American Flag. The only problem it was upside down. That once in a life time photo-op made the front page of all the Chicago newspapers. The Charles R Ware had the American Flag upside down. This is the international emergency distress signal. Every ship including the Royal Yacht began signaling us by flashing light, and radio. The question on the evening news that night was why was that ships flag upside down. Chief Larson, head of the signalman took the brunt of the fallout. Try to imagine what happened to me. For starters I never set foot in Chicago and spent a long long time in the mess deck. Time heals all wounds. So after a while I was back with my shipmates on the signal bridge. Thanks to my fellow signalmen Frank Biondo and Tom Alveraz who I always suspect had a lot to do with it.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Thanks to Now Hear This and all our reunions over the years I had that opportunity.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One child, a son. Barry Gerald Conley
Special Comments :
A shout out to my best man and lifetime friend Frank Biondo. After I was Discharged I was welcomed into the Biondo home where I lived for the next four years in New York City. I will always feel it was an honor and privilege to have been part of that special family. And as we all know without Frank Biondo,s dedication over the years there would be no final Home Port in the home town of Charles R. Ware at the McMinn Museum in Athens Tennessee.
John H Conley
114 Franklin St, Ligonier Pa. 15658 USA
724-238-0218
Spouse's Name : Charlotte M. Conley
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Rank while on this ship: SN-SM
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Bus Driver (Port Authority of Allegheny County) Pittsburgh Pa
Special interest/hobbies : Antique Motor Cycles & Cars
Favorite memory : The Opening Of the St. Lawrence Sea Way, we escorted the Britannica (the Royal Yacht of the British Navy). On Board were the President of the United States and the Queen of England
Worst memory : When we dropped anchor in Chicago. In front of the President and the Queen of England and all the naval ships in that great flotilla, I pulled The line that unfurled The American Flag. The only problem it was upside down. That once in a life time photo-op made the front page of all the Chicago newspapers. The Charles R Ware had the American Flag upside down. This is the international emergency distress signal. Every ship including the Royal Yacht began signaling us by flashing light, and radio. The question on the evening news that night was why was that ships flag upside down. Chief Larson, head of the signalman took the brunt of the fallout. Try to imagine what happened to me. For starters I never set foot in Chicago and spent a long long time in the mess deck. Time heals all wounds. So after a while I was back with my shipmates on the signal bridge. Thanks to my fellow signalmen Frank Biondo and Tom Alveraz who I always suspect had a lot to do with it.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Thanks to Now Hear This and all our reunions over the years I had that opportunity.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One child, a son. Barry Gerald Conley
Special Comments :
A shout out to my best man and lifetime friend Frank Biondo. After I was Discharged I was welcomed into the Biondo home where I lived for the next four years in New York City. I will always feel it was an honor and privilege to have been part of that special family. And as we all know without Frank Biondo,s dedication over the years there would be no final Home Port in the home town of Charles R. Ware at the McMinn Museum in Athens Tennessee.
John H Conley
114 Franklin St, Ligonier Pa. 15658 USA
724-238-0218
Spouse's Name : Charlotte M. Conley
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Rank while on this ship: SN-SM
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Bus Driver (Port Authority of Allegheny County) Pittsburgh Pa
Special interest/hobbies : Antique Motor Cycles & Cars
Favorite memory : The Opening Of the St. Lawrence Sea Way, we escorted the Britannica (the Royal Yacht of the British Navy). On Board were the President of the United States and the Queen of England
Worst memory : When we dropped anchor in Chicago. In front of the President and the Queen of England and all the naval ships in that great flotilla, I pulled The line that unfurled The American Flag. The only problem it was upside down. That once in a life time photo-op made the front page of all the Chicago newspapers. The Charles R Ware had the American Flag upside down. This is the international emergency distress signal. Every ship including the Royal Yacht began signaling us by flashing light, and radio. The question on the evening news that night was why was that ships flag upside down. Chief Larson, head of the signalman took the brunt of the fallout. Try to imagine what happened to me. For starters I never set foot in Chicago and spent a long long time in the mess deck. Time heals all wounds. So after a while I was back with my shipmates on the signal bridge. Thanks to my fellow signalmen Frank Biondo and Tom Alveraz who I always suspect had a lot to do with it.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Thanks to Now Hear This and all our reunions over the years I had that opportunity.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One child, a son. Barry Gerald Conley
Special Comments :
A shout out to my best man and lifetime friend Frank Biondo. After I was Discharged I was welcomed into the Biondo home where I lived for the next four years in New York City. I will always feel it was an honor and privilege to have been part of that special family. And as we all know without Frank Biondo,s dedication over the years there would be no final Home Port in the home town of Charles R. Ware at the McMinn Museum in Athens Tennessee.
Michael R Dupray
104 Almaden Court, Oakley Ca 94561 USA
9253242023
mrdupray@lbl.gov
Spouse's Name : Carolyn
Hometown when you entered the military: Fair Oaks, California
Rank while on this ship: SA
Years served aboard this ship : 1972 - 1973
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Principal Radiation Protection Technician
Special interest/hobbies : Politics, martial arts, gardening, fishing
Favorite memory : The ports
Worst memory : No onboard replacement supply for uniforms
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : all
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 5 kids 6 grand kids
Special Comments :
Charles F Heydenreich
196 Magnolia Ridge, Crawfordville FL 32327 USA
850-926-1023
fredhey41@embarqmail.com
Spouse's Name : Clara
Hometown when you entered the military: Medicine Lodge, KS
Rank while on this ship: MM 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1964
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Propane Safety Manager
Special interest/hobbies : Fishing, Hunting, RVing
Favorite memory : Returning home from a 5 month Med cruise
Worst memory : Leaving my family for a 5 month Med cruise
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children and 6 grand children and 1 great grand child
Special Comments :
Thanks to the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum for all you do for us (the Ware shipmates).
Russell H Johns
988 Fostoria Drive, Melbourne Florida 32940 USA
3217527395
johnsrh@cfl.rr.com
Spouse's Name : Janet
Hometown when you entered the military: Ghent, New York
Rank while on this ship: Sonarman 2nd class
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1959
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired Assoc. Dir. of Human Resourcs Union Carbide Corp., Danbury Ct.
Special interest/hobbies : Watercolor painting, reading, Golf
Favorite memory : The Med Cruise in 1958
Worst memory : Having to leave the ship prematurly because of a knee accident and subsequent car accident. I never returned to the Ware from the hospital, and was Honorably dischasrged from the Navy in May of 1959. I never hade a chance to say goodby to my friends.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Any of the Sonarmen who I served with
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Three children, 2 girls, and 1 boy... five grandchildren 1 girl, and four boys.
Special Comments :
I remember the Ware as a great ship with a really good crew. Unfortunately after 54 years my memory does not allow me to comment further.
David L Fulmer
487 Par Dr, Frostproof Florida 33843 USA
863-635-9555
davefulmer@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Sarahjane
Hometown when you entered the military: Graniteville, SC
Rank while on this ship: DC 3
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1968
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Industrial Inspector
Special interest/hobbies : Golf
Favorite memory : Firing on the Vietnam
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 1 son and 2 grandsons
Special Comments :
Joseph T Hill
1395 Old Cox Road, Asheboro N.C. 27205 Randolph
336 6254733
jhill@triad.rr.com
Spouse's Name : N A
Hometown when you entered the military: Asheboro, N.C.
Rank while on this ship: EN 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1957 - 1959
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : HVAC Tech.
Special interest/hobbies : Reading,Internet , Word Games
Favorite memory : 1st&2nd Med Cruises! Time spent with shipmates in "A" gang and Electricians We shared the same Shop.
Worst memory : Luckily;Time heals all wounds!
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Wm.Staley,Jr
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children;Dennis and Robin: 3 grandchildren;J.J.,Millisa and J.J.
Special Comments :
Many fond memories of Shore Liberty in Med. Ports!
Danny L Flanery
2626 Eastridge Dr., Mesquite Texas 75150 United States
972-279-7870
mktx@flash.net
Spouse's Name : Ellen Kay
Hometown when you entered the military: Denison, Texas
Rank while on this ship: QM-3
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1965
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired conductor for the MKT/UP railroads, 35 years.
Special interest/hobbies : Umpiring fastpitch softball.
Favorite memory : Jerry Weeks, and the Young brothers painting the interior of the pilot house pea green. Also LantMidTraRon 64 cruise.
Worst memory : Getting put on restriction on a Med cruise.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Any that wish to communicate.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Four children, 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Special Comments :
Jay R Cox
436 Inwood, Bride City Texas 77611 USA
409-670-8531
jcox53#hotmail.com
Spouse's Name : Janice
Hometown when you entered the military: Port Arthur Teeas
Rank while on this ship: E5 HT2
Years served aboard this ship : 1974 - 1975
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Electrical Engineer
Special interest/hobbies : Fishing Computers
Favorite memory : First time on a tin-can My friends
Worst memory : Decommissioning
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : anyone from"R" Division or the ship
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : four children and their souces nine grandchildren one great grand child eighteen total
Special Comments :
I would do it again
William L Hulsey
3404 N. Morning Glory Dr., Santa Fe Texas 77517 USA
409-925-6718
wlhulsey@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Helen M. Albrecht Hulsey
Hometown when you entered the military: Arcadia, Texas
Rank while on this ship: FTG3
Years served aboard this ship : 1973 - 1974
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Process Technician
Special interest/hobbies : Guns and Hunting/shooting
Favorite memory : Removing the fire control radar and replaceing it with a newer one from another ship. Of course this was done with the help of the entire devision.
Worst memory : Coming into port of Galveston and running over a buoy and being stuck in port for the repairs.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Shout out to Tom Ertle FTG1.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have 2 boys and 1 girl. These have given me and my wife a total of 7 grandchildren, 5 boys and 2 girls.
Special Comments :
Morris N Cavey
5632 Coldbrook Ave, Lakewood California 90713 USA
562-866-5737
carol@caveyross.com
Spouse's Name : Minnie
Hometown when you entered the military: Baltimore, Maryland
Rank while on this ship:
Years served aboard this ship : 1948 - 190
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Electrician
Special interest/hobbies : Reading, building things,
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Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 1 daughter; 1 grandson
Special Comments :
Donald D Mondul
354 Moose Lane, Seeey Lake MT 59868-1203 USA
406-210-0252
patentczar@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Ann
Hometown when you entered the military: Miami. FL
Rank while on this ship: LTJG
Years served aboard this ship : 1967 - 1969
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Patent Attorney
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Donald D Mondul
354 Moose Lane, Seeley Lake MT 59868-1203 USA
406-210-0252
patentczar@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Ann
Hometown when you entered the military: Miami. FL
Rank while on this ship: LTJG
Years served aboard this ship : 1967 - 1969
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Patent Attorney
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Paul A Couture
1250 Glendora Rd., Poinciana Florida 34759 USA
(863) 427-1188
pcouture
Spouse's Name : Annette
Hometown when you entered the military: Lowell, Mass.
Rank while on this ship: Lt (jg)
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Mechanical Engineer
Special interest/hobbies : Golfing and model ship building.
Favorite memory : Med cruise in 1960 and St. Lawrence River cruise in 1959
Worst memory : In 1959 the Ware left Boston shipyard and proceeded through the Cape Cod canal in March of that year in the middle of a storm heading for GTMO. I was seasick the whole trip for about 4 or 5 days.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Peter Coor (sp)
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : We have 4 children. Barbara Isaac in Glen Ellyn, IL (outside of Chicago) with 2 lovely grandchildren, Ann Covington in Denver, CO. Judy Wesolowski in Wexford, PA (outside Pittsburgh with 1 grandchild. Judy is and MD. Bobby in Atlanta, still a batchelor working for AT&T.
Special Comments :
Gilbert E Munger
1855 Riddle Rd., Manchester TN 37355 Coffee
931 409 2963
gpagilm@cafes.net
Spouse's Name :
Hometown when you entered the military: Sherman, NY
Rank while on this ship: SN/SM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation :
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Ted P McCloskey
1761 Meadowlark La, Port St Lucie Florida 34952 USA
772 336 5434
tpm1127@gmail.com
Spouse's Name : Adelaide
Hometown when you entered the military: Philadelphia PA
Rank while on this ship: EN3/c
Years served aboard this ship : 1948 - 1948
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Automobile Sales &Mgr
Special interest/hobbies : Boating
Favorite memory : I came aboard the Ware in Plymouth England. Going through a Captains Inspection , I was given A captains Mast because my hair was to long.
Worst memory : After spending 13 months in England I was told when we reached Norfol; Va I was could only have 72 hr Pass . No Leave!
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Any body
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : ChildrennWe have a SON & DAughter both Married. We have 5 Grand Children & 1 Great Grand Child
Special Comments :
I have never Got to a Reunion but i hope to Vist ATHENS the next rrip to TN>
charles M Liddle III
75 Willett St, Albany NY 12210 USA
518 434 1518
cliddle@austin-co.com
Spouse's Name : Nancy (deceased)
Hometown when you entered the military: Albany NY
Rank while on this ship: Lt jg
Years served aboard this ship : 1954 - 1955
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Insurance
Special interest/hobbies : Reading, It was hiking (Adirondack 46er), opera,travelling
Favorite memory : Meeting my wife in Venice
Worst memory : Backing into a barge in Pireus and the Hurricane off Bermuda
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Marty Slomka and Frank Vermaat or Jim Maxwell
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 Children and 3 grandchildren
Special Comments :
It is one of the great memories of my life, serving on the Ware
Robert (Bob) N Peters
2934 Ashtonrow W, Grove City Ohio 43123 United States
614 277-3494
rpeters767@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Connie
Hometown when you entered the military: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Rank while on this ship: YN2
Years served aboard this ship : 1950 - 1953
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Management in various teamster trucking companies in Pa. Ohio, and Florida
Special interest/hobbies : Golf
Favorite memory : Two trips to Med with the 6th fleet. Spending New Years holiday in Rome with audience with the pope. My battle station was the Captains talker on the bridge which was special to me.
Worst memory : None really. I loved it all even the bad weather.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Most are with Davey Jones.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have 5 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. All live in the Pittsburgh, Pa. area. My two oldest are school teacher and R.N.
Special Comments :
Attended my 1st reunion in 2011 in Pittsburgh. Met a couple of shipmates and made new friends with other members of the Charley R. along with their wifes. Hope to attend many more.
Richard Melillo
95 stevens ave, cedar grove NJ 07009 USA
973 785 0538
sticksandi@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Irene
Hometown when you entered the military: Bloomfield NJ
Rank while on this ship: SN
Years served aboard this ship : 1957 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Machinest
Special interest/hobbies : Drumming
Favorite memory : Jamming on the drums with the doc at MT 34
Worst memory : GETTING SEA SICK
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Three daughters and seven grandchrildren
Special Comments :
Gary D Benson
3721 Minnesota Ave, Florence Az 85132
gsben@hotmail.com
Spouse's Name : Stephanie
Hometown when you entered the military: Ashtabula Ohio
Rank while on this ship: SO3
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1961
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation :
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory : Med -
Worst memory : First time at sea (sea sick) also no bunk ship was over staffed had to sleep on deck in sonar shack
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 children and 8 grandchildren
Special Comments :
John F Paakki
7 Betsy Ross Circle, Acton Ma 01720 USA
978 263 6064
jpaak7@verizon.net
Spouse's Name :
Hometown when you entered the military:
Rank while on this ship: MR2
Years served aboard this ship : 1971 - 1972
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Tree Removal and Landscaping
Special interest/hobbies : Playing Pool and Motorcycles
Favorite memory : Shipmates
Worst memory : Trying to fix broken machinery with out the parts to do it with
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 children 8grandchildren
Special Comments :
Edward D Cocnavitch
4404 Camellia Rd, Baltimore Maryland 21236 Baltimore
410 240 0202 edc8065@yaho
Spouse's Name : Josie
Hometown when you entered the military: Baltimore Maryland
Rank while on this ship: BT 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1951 - 1955
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Construction manager Highways Bridges & Airports
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Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Children 2 boy & girl Grand children I Girl 3 Boys
Special Comments :
MIKE L MCCALEB
2703 SUN CHASER COURT, RENO NV 89511 USA
775-851-2703
mac4kat@aol.com
Spouse's Name : KATHLEEN
Hometown when you entered the military: MALIBU, CA
Rank while on this ship: BM 3
Years served aboard this ship : 1965 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : VENDING SPECIALIST
Special interest/hobbies : GOLF, TRAVELING ESPECIALLY IN THE CARIBBEAN, SAILING
Favorite memory : DIVING OFF THE BRIDGE IN KEY WEST, FL (I LOST MY LIBERTY CARD, BUT WENT ASHORE ANYWAY)
Worst memory : RIDING OUT STORMS
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 CHILDREN AND 3 GRANDCHILDREN
Special Comments :
WONDERFUL YEARS ABOARD THE WARE AND LIFELONG FRIENDS
Melvin R Murphy
1001 Charlotte, Pekin IL 61554 USA
309-346-2372
mmmurphy@grics.net
Spouse's Name : Marilyn
Hometown when you entered the military: Pekin Illinois
Rank while on this ship:
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1963
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Factory worker/construction
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Archer H Brown
585 route 343, Millbrook NY 12545 USA
845 677 9004
ahbmrj@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Marjorie
Hometown when you entered the military: Sloatsburg NY
Rank while on this ship: GMG 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1964
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Retired electrical contractor
Special interest/hobbies :
Favorite memory : Fred Bruner was always a piece of work. Kept things lively.
Worst memory : On reporting on board was told that they lost my shot card - redo ALL my shots.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Made contact with Fred Bruner. Great guy.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Two children, three grandkids.
Special Comments :
I think Frank Biondo is doing one heck of a job for the Ware. He deserves all the credit we can give him.
Howard E Hopkins
3155 Dallas Hwy, Marietta Georgia 30064 Cobb
770 422 955
humblehoward@cmcast.net
Spouse's Name : Lillian
Hometown when you entered the military: Marietta,Georgia
Rank while on this ship: SOG3
Years served aboard this ship : 1958 - 1960
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Railroad Engineer
Special interest/hobbies : Gardening and Fishing
Favorite memory : Running aground after loading ammo all day
Worst memory : Being picked up by the Newport police for drinking using a fake ID.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Three children, Twelve grandchildren, Fourteen great grandchildren.
Special Comments :
Charles L Milner
96051 Theron Court, Fernandina Beach Florida 32034 USA
904-277-4716
charleslmilner@bellsourh.net
Spouse's Name : Beatrice
Hometown when you entered the military: Harrisonville, Missouri
Rank while on this ship: MM2
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1968
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Nuclear Power Plant Procedure Writer & Building Contractor
Special interest/hobbies : Green Energy
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Special Comments :
Charles L Milner
96051 Theron Court, Fernandina Beach Florida 32034 USA
904-277-4716
charleslmilner@bellsourh.net
Spouse's Name : Beatrice
Hometown when you entered the military: Harrisonville, Missouri
Rank while on this ship: MM2
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1968
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Nuclear Power Plant Procedure Writer & Building Contractor
Special interest/hobbies : Green Energy
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Charles L Milner
96051 Theron Court, Fernandina Beach Florida 32034 USA
904-277-4716
charleslmilner@bellsourh.net
Spouse's Name : Beatrice
Hometown when you entered the military: Harrisonville, Missouri
Rank while on this ship: MM2
Years served aboard this ship : 1963 - 1968
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Nuclear Power Plant Procedure Writer & Building Contractor
Special interest/hobbies : Green Energy
Favorite memory :
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Michael L Logan
503 Moore Ave., Smyrna TN 37167-2243 USA
615 459-8060
m.logan33@yahoo.com
Spouse's Name : Diana M. Logan
Hometown when you entered the military: Mississippi
Rank while on this ship: HN3
Years served aboard this ship : 1964 - 1965
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Enologist/Winemaker 16 years USDA Food Technologist 17 years
Special interest/hobbies : RVing/Camping Travel Automobile Mechanics
Favorite memory : Traveling to Cuba for training.
Worst memory : How hot it was in the Caribbean.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Two sons, 8 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Special Comments :
Did not realize how close I was to C.R. Ware birthplace in Athens, TN.
Edward C Luebke
47215 Ayres Ave, Belleville Mi USA
7346994689
Qrted1964@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Cleva
Hometown when you entered the military: Willis, MI
Rank while on this ship: SN
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1968
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Automotive Industry
Special interest/hobbies : Reading Writing Dale Carnegie Training Teaching Sunday school
Favorite memory : THE MIDDLEeAST CRUISE OF 1968
Worst memory : Coming under enemy fire for the first time in Vietnam 1967Losing power in the Indian Ocean 1968
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Any and all
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 Children Cheryl, Richard, Matthew 8 grandchildren Jennifer, Alayna, Jacob, Ashley, Hope, Deborah, Edward, Katielynn
Special Comments :
My time on Ware was something that I will never regret and never forget. The best times of my life
Bob J LaMay
9649 Weatherfield Court, Belvidere Illinois 61008 USA
815 289 1088
blama258@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Suzanne
Hometown when you entered the military: Rockford, Illinois
Rank while on this ship: SM2 (signalman 2nd class)
Years served aboard this ship : 1959 - 1963
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Police communications Officer later worked as a decorator
Special interest/hobbies : I sing in a Military Barbershop quartet. The name is Cadence.
Favorite memory : Beautiful waters every where and traveling through the Suez Canal and seeing the pyramids in the distance.
Worst memory : seeing men injured and killed.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : many!
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : eleven which includes five children.
Special Comments :
I am grateful for the Ware to have found such a wonderful place to visit and call home as in this quaint little town in the Tennessee Mountains of Athens!
Allan J Jongetjes
355 Gracie Ave. N, Frostproof FL 33843 USA
allan.bayouself@gmail.com
Spouse's Name :
Hometown when you entered the military: Rock Valley, IA
Rank while on this ship: SK3
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Computer Programmer
Special interest/hobbies :
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William (Dan) D McLeod
6700 Penton Street, Pensacola Florida 32506 USA
850-455-5004
d.e.mcleod@cox.net
Spouse's Name : Evelyn Thaxton McLeod
Hometown when you entered the military: Rembert, SC
Rank while on this ship: Seaman First Class
Years served aboard this ship : 1945 - 1946
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Nylon Manufacturing/Supervisor
Special interest/hobbies : Motor Homing, Baseball, Golf
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Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren :
Special Comments :
William (Dan) D McLeod
6700 Penton Street, Pensacola Florida 32506 USA
850-455-5004
d.e.mcleod@cox.net
Spouse's Name : Evelyn Thaxton McLeod
Hometown when you entered the military: Rembert, SC
Rank while on this ship: Seaman First Class
Years served aboard this ship : 1945 - 1946
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Nylon Manufacturing/Supervisor
Special interest/hobbies : Motor Homing, Baseball, Golf, Gardening
Favorite memory : Being one of original crew and labeled a Plank Man. The commissioning and shake-down cruise. Escorting the Carrier Midway in the Artic on Expedition Frost Bite.
Worst memory : Getting seasick during the hurricane on the shakedown cruise. Chipping the ice from equipment during the time in the Artic. Refueling from the Midway.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Any shipmates from the 1945-1946 period.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Two chilren, one living, one deceased at age 50. Three grandchildren, all presently in college.
Special Comments :
We attended the 60th Anniversary in Athens, TN and hope to attend the next reunion in Athens. Thanks to all who manage the computer site and publish the "Now Hear This", CRWare Newsletter.
Donald C Latham
75 Meadow Rue Place, Ballston Spa New York 12020 USA
518-899-4940
revdon@ncap.rr.com
Spouse's Name : Peggy
Hometown when you entered the military: Stony Brook, New York
Rank while on this ship: LT
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Episcopal Priest
Special interest/hobbies : At this point in my life, retirement is my special interest and hobby!
Favorite memory : Annoying the XO by being up on the Signal Bridge during General Quarters
Worst memory : I have no "worst" memories. It was a wonderful ship, with a great crew, and an outstanding CO.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : I have already made contact with several of them.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One child (daughter), three grandchildren
Special Comments :
It was a privilege to be a Chaplain on board this ship.
Donald C Latham
75 Meadow Rue Place, Ballston Spa New York 12020 USA
518-899-4940
revdon@ncap.rr.com
Spouse's Name : Peggy
Hometown when you entered the military: Stony Brook, New York
Rank while on this ship: LT
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Episcopal Priest
Special interest/hobbies : At this point in my life, retirement is my special interest and hobby!
Favorite memory : Annoying the XO by being up on the Signal Bridge during General Quarters
Worst memory : I have no "worst" memories. It was a wonderful ship, with a great crew, and an outstanding CO.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : I have already made contact with several of them.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One child (daughter), three grandchildren
Special Comments :
It was a privilege to be a Chaplain on board this ship.
Donald C Latham
75 Meadow Rue Place, Ballston Spa New York 12020 USA
518-899-4940
revdon@ncap.rr.com
Spouse's Name : Peggy
Hometown when you entered the military: Stony Brook, New York
Rank while on this ship: LT
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1967
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Episcopal Priest
Special interest/hobbies : At this point in my life, retirement is my special interest and hobby!
Favorite memory : Annoying the XO by being up on the Signal Bridge during General Quarters
Worst memory : I have no "worst" memories. It was a wonderful ship, with a great crew, and an outstanding CO.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : I have already made contact with several of them.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One child (daughter), three grandchildren
Special Comments :
It was a privilege to be a Chaplain on board this ship.
William M Deters
212 Overlook Lane, North Bend Ohio 45052 USA
513-922-5977
deets@fuse.net
Spouse's Name : Kathleen
Hometown when you entered the military: Cincinnati, Ohio
Rank while on this ship: RNSN
Years served aboard this ship : 1967 - 1968
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Police Officer/High School Teacher
Special interest/hobbies : History, Sports of all kinds, grandchildren
Favorite memory : Indian Ocean/Persian Gulf Deployment
Worst memory : Indian Ocean/Persian Gulf Deployment
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : J Paul Whaples
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 Children, 10 Grandchildren, all successful and happy, Thank God!
Special Comments :
I was awfully young, with a pregnant wife when I came onboard, my shipmates and their famlies were great role models and helped us tremendously as far as living accomodations, red tape, the "Navy Way", etc. I will always be greatfull for their unconditional assistance.
Robert L Gonzales
105 Satanka Road, Laramie WY 82070
307-742-4897
n7obs_@wyoming.com
Spouse's Name : Jane
Hometown when you entered the military: Laramie, Wyoming
Rank while on this ship: QM2
Years served aboard this ship : 1966 - 1969
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Senior Design Engineer Qwest Communications
Special interest/hobbies : Big Game, Bird Hunting, Amateur Radio Call Sign N7OBS, Watercolor Painting and Woodworking.
Favorite memory : All Good Memories.
Worst memory :
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Hearing from any shipmate would be welcome.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : Six Children, Fourteen Grandchildren one in the oven and four Great Grandchildren. The reason for the many intrests and hobbies.
Special Comments :
Frank Emanuel
2027 Castano Place, The Villages Fl 32159 USA
352-750-1982
femanuel@thevillages.net
Spouse's Name : Margaret
Hometown when you entered the military: Waterbury, Ct.
Rank while on this ship: BM3
Years served aboard this ship : 1957 - 1960
Career military : yes
Primary civilian occupation : Liquor Store Management
Special interest/hobbies : Golf, Doing jigsaw puzzles
Favorite memory : Coxswain of the Captains gig
Worst memory : Using the troughs in the forward head
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : not at this time
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 children 2 boys and 1 girl 7 grandchildren 1 great grandchild
Special Comments :
Inability to attend reunions due to spouses health
David J Kloosterman
3465 S Poplar St #310, Denver CO 80224 USA
303-884-3085
dskloosterman@hotmail.com
Spouse's Name : Sylvia
Hometown when you entered the military: Boulder, CO
Rank while on this ship: RD 3
Years served aboard this ship : 1969 - 1970
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Letter Carrier
Special interest/hobbies : Hiking, Walking, Camping, Fishing, and Grandkids
Favorite memory : The shipmates
Worst memory : Getting seasick while being in the tail of a huricane
Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : We have 2 boys and a girl. We also have 3 grand daughters and a grandson
Special Comments :
Michael D Falcone
1684 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln Rhode Island 02865 USA
401 725 0533
mdf92@verizon.net
Spouse's Name : Joan
Hometown when you entered the military: Providence R.I.
Rank while on this ship: RM3/c
Years served aboard this ship : 1949 - 1952
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Building Material Sales
Special interest/hobbies : Aviation
Favorite memory : Medateranian Cruises
Worst memory : no memory
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Yes, A second class btsn who stole my war souvineer
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 4 Wonderful children Leeann, Laura, Lynda ,and last but not least Michael.
Special Comments :
Enjoying the warm hospitality of home coming to Athens Tn.
Walter A Harper
5205 Ambassador Dr., Midlothian Texas 76065 USA
072 775 4838
hrpr952@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Dana
Hometown when you entered the military: Weleetka,Oklahoma
Rank while on this ship: EM 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1961 - 1964
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Operations Manager
Special interest/hobbies : wood working,
Favorite memory : Med Cruises
Worst memory : Hurricane, Cuban Blockaid.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Any E.Division guys , Saul, White, Erickison etc.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 Children , 9 Grandchildren, 1 Great childgrand
Special Comments :
Thanks to all involved in keeping the memories of the Ware alive!
Walter A Harper
5205 Ambassador Dr., Midlothian Texas 76065 USA
072 775 4838
hrpr952@aol.com
Spouse's Name : Dana
Hometown when you entered the military: Weleetka,Oklahoma
Rank while on this ship: EM 2
Years served aboard this ship : 1961 - 1964
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Operations Manager
Special interest/hobbies : wood working,
Favorite memory : Med Cruises
Worst memory : Hurricane, Cuban Blockaid.
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : Any E.Division guys , Saul, White, Erickison etc.
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 3 Children , 9 Grandchildren, 1 Great childgrand
Special Comments :
Thanks to all involved in keeping the memories of the Ware alive!
Tony P Cronan
309 Woodland Dr, Harriman Tn 37748-8133 USA
865-882-3827
tkcronan@att.net
Spouse's Name : Katherine (Kathy)
Hometown when you entered the military: Harriman, Tn
Rank while on this ship: BT2
Years served aboard this ship : 1969 - 1972
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Boilermaker Welder -Tennessee Valley Authority/ Retired
Special interest/hobbies : old cars & trucks, craft welding, fishing
Favorite memory : Med Cruise
Worst memory : Mid Watch
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : yes
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children-one daughter and one son---4 grandchildren
Special Comments :
Tony P Cronan
309 Woodland Dr, Harriman Tn 37748-8133 USA
865-882-3827
tkcronan@att.net
Spouse's Name : Katherine (Kathy)
Hometown when you entered the military: Harriman, Tn
Rank while on this ship: BT2
Years served aboard this ship : 1969 - 1972
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Boilermaker Welder -Tennessee Valley Authority/ Retired
Special interest/hobbies : old cars & trucks, craft welding, fishing
Favorite memory : Med Cruise
Worst memory : Mid Watch
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : yes
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children-one daughter and one son---4 grandchildren
Special Comments :
Tony P Cronan
309 Woodland Dr, Harriman Tn 37748-8133 USA
865-882-3827
tkcronan@att.net
Spouse's Name : Katherine (Kathy)
Hometown when you entered the military: Harriman, Tn
Rank while on this ship: BT2
Years served aboard this ship : 1969 - 1972
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Boilermaker Welder -Tennessee Valley Authority/ Retired
Special interest/hobbies : old cars & trucks, craft welding, fishing
Favorite memory : Med Cruise
Worst memory : Mid Watch
Shipmate you would like to make contact with : yes
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : 2 children-one daughter and one son---4 grandchildren
Special Comments :
Larry C Fried`
1931 West Basin Avenue, Pahrump Nevada 89060-4296 U.S.A.
775-727-6738
larryfried@sbcglobal.nt
Spouse's Name : Melanie L. Fried
Hometown when you entered the military: Aberdeen, South Dakota
Rank while on this ship: MR3
Years served aboard this ship : 1970 - 1973
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Industrial Arts Teacher - Secondary Education
Special interest/hobbies : fishing, wood working, RVing, M.M.A.P. volunteer, maintenance/repair
Favorite memory : Entering and visiting different ports, and the fun of souvenir hunting.
Worst memory : Battle stations down in the "hole", with no ventilation.
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Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : I have two sons. I have two grandchildren, one girl and one boy.
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Anthony P Severini
2015 Fruit Street, Santa Ana Ca 92701 USA
714-492-3152
Tonyseverini@gmail.com
Spouse's Name : Marilyn
Hometown when you entered the military: New York
Rank while on this ship: 2nd class
Years served aboard this ship : 1950 - 1954
Career military : no
Primary civilian occupation : Hair stylist
Special interest/hobbies : Bowling, dancing, billiards
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Shipmate you would like to make contact with :
Children, Granchildren, Great Grandchildren : One child, two grandchildren
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