USS Thomaston LSD-28 Guestbook Past Entries
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Name :   RUBEN MARTINEZ

Address :   1424 SO.8TH AVE.

City, State, Zip :   TUCSON,ARIZ.

Phone :

E-mail :   RUBEN [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   CPL USMC 2ND BATT./9TH MARINES

Message (500 Characters or less) :   GOT CAUGHT IN A TYPHOON FROM HONG KONG TO THE P.I. 72GOT INTO FIGHT IN EMCLUB WITH BEACHMASTERS AGAINST ARMY IN SAMPAGITA.OLONGAPO TEXAS CLUB

Name :   Gary Davis

Address :   1305 A 29th St. SE.

City, State, Zip :   Auburn, WA 98002

Phone :   253-887-7909

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   CSSA, later MSSN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Crew member of Thomaston from Feb 1974 to Dec 1975. On board for Operations Eagle Pull & Frequent Wind

Name :   Tom Zumann

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IC3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Until I get my home computer back up and running, please use [email protected] as my email address. Thanks.

Name :   Steven Weethee

Address :   433 Lupine Way

City, State, Zip :   Oceanside, Ca., 92057

Phone :   760-967-1156

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was stationed on the Thomaston from 69 to 70. Many memories.

Name :   stockton,jean

Address :   400 adams

City, State, Zip :   buckner,mo.64016

Phone :   816 510 1308

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bm2 71-74

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   James Foley

Address :   6112 Belshire Ave NE

City, State, Zip :   Belmont, MI 49306

Phone :   616-361-6315

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Randy, the site looks GREAT! I was just poking around and love the sections on Shellback certifcates, etc. VERY NICE! When I was on Thomaston, all we got was a shellback card but I am glad to have that. If you want to pull a copy of it to display here fee

Name :   Ed Derringer

Address :   320 Midway drive

City, State, Zip :   Linn Creek Mo. 65052

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMGSN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   82-85

Name :   THOMAS CLAUNCH

Address :   139 SE 125TH RD

City, State, Zip :   WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI 64093

Phone :   660-747-3637

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   JOHN CLAUNCH

Address :   2628 RUNNING IRON LOOP

City, State, Zip :   KINGMAN,ARIZONA 86401

Phone :   928-692-9238

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   RICHARD P. TILLIT

Address :   44 SQUANTUM ROAD

City, State, Zip :   JAFFREY, N.H. 03452

Phone :   (603)532-8990

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMFN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   SERVED FROM JULY 1982 UNTIL DECOMISSIONING IN THE AFT ENGINEROOM. MADE 3 DEPLOYMENTS

Name :   William M. Steward

Address :   2309 Pleasure House Road

City, State, Zip :   Va. Bch. Va.,23455

Phone :   757-460-8475

E-mail :   mrseven31aol,com

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   smsn/b476303

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I serviced on the Tommy T-Cat as a replacement Sm in 1971 out of subic bay during the typhoon that hit the P.I. One night we got sideswipe by an enmorous waterspout that nearly sunk us about 2am in the morning. We made it to sasawbo japan. Later in 1973 w

Name :   Derrick LaCombe

Address :   318 Spartan Loop

City, State, Zip :   Slidell, La. 70458

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served during a West-Pac 1984 with the 1st marines as an 8404 (Combat Medic). Have many pictures that I may send some day when I get them out.I enjoyed my time aboard ship. Except the 3 minute cold showers and the 5 high bunks they let the marines use.

Name :   KERBS GARRY

Address :   2704JEWELL DR.

City, State, Zip :   ARLINGTON TX.76016

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   59-62 BT2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   TRYING TO MAKE IT TO BOSTON FOR REUNION.

Name :   Dick Houtz

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Tamaqua,Pa

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SH3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served aboard 54-56. Supply Division. Also friend of Captains yeoman, J.T. Smith,YN1 Guess most of us in our 70s are gone. Would like to hear of any other like me still breathing. Nice page

Name :   R. G. Dick Nethercot

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Wichita, KS 67230

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN3 - 1958-60

Message (500 Characters or less) :   On board 1958-1960. Capt Jarvis was CO. Exec was CDR Adams. Good memories....

Name :   James E Hall

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served short time in Thomaston, May to Oct 64, was an RM2 at the time. I continued my career, retiring after 30 years as an RMCS.

Name :   William Wright

Address :

City, State, Zip :   San Diego, CA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Servered in After Engine Room 8/75 through 8/77

Name :   Paul Rustigian

Address :   6 Dell Ave

City, State, Zip :   Saugus, MA 01906

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   DK3; onboard Aug 73 - April 76

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Looking for anyone onboard 8/73 - 4/76 time period, especially those serving in the supply division.

Name :   Thompson,Gordon

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Charlton, Ma 01507

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   new e mail add. Looking to here from anyone who worked in the holes 67-70. good to see so many on the sight. Its been along time since the 60s

Name :   Leroy Deardorff

Address :   2289C Lummi Shore rd

City, State, Zip :   Bellingham WA 98226

Phone :   360 758 7181

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Engineman 3rd Class

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served aboard in 1968 & 69

Name :   Leroy Deardorff

Address :   2289C Lummi Shore rd

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Letitia Thomson Leonard

Address :   3305 Bay Dr

City, State, Zip :   Kill Devil Hills NC 27940

Phone :   2524415328

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   widow of RG Thomson

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Jeffrey Welcker SN

Address :   8726 Blue Grass Dr

City, State, Zip :   Stockton, CA 95210

Phone :   209-951-9388

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Seaman, Deck hand

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Can anyone tell me the next reunion date and place for 2005.

Name :   Stan Baczynski

Address :   3129 Chateau Way

City, State, Zip :   Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Phone :   619-686-6231

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LTjg

Message (500 Characters or less) :   1969-1972: Repair Assistant; A-Div;Sea and Anchor OOD;Wave guide for 1st wave LVTs to beach.Recently in touch via e-mail with C. Labarbara, R.Piquet,A. Larson,K. Carlson,E. Bergman, B. Hall.

Name :   jay K

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SK2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Just cruising throu and found this site. I served on the USS Alamo LSD33 It appears we all had a lot in common. I is good to see all the old swabies keeping up with reunions and keeping in touch. The alamo will have its next reunion in San Diego 2006. Goo

Name :   Luis De La Rosa

Address :   101 West Buchanan Ave

City, State, Zip :   Harlingen,Texas

Phone :   956-423-2751

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Please someone that was aboard this ship between April 1956 until November 1957 email me a short message that you witness the exercises with the 3 inch gums that we use practiced on several occasions.

Name :   Blunk Joe CS3

Address :   2850 Vernon

City, State, Zip :   Fremont, Ia. 52561

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   CS3 Beachmaster U-1

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was aboard on operation Cowlex in Alutian waters at Umnack Alaska as troups from BMU-1 Coranado Calf. Nice ship enjoyed the Cruise.

Name :   James Foley

Address :   6112 Belshire Ave

City, State, Zip :   Belmont, MI 49306

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD3 OI Div 71-72

Message (500 Characters or less) :   The shellback initiation pics I found are all color slides. I am getting them made into prints so I can scan them onto my web site. We had a good time on both visits to Neptunes Realm! There are a few good pics of the royal court and the royal baby gettin

Name :   Elvis V. Diaz

Address :   5800 Merrick Road

City, State, Zip :   Massapequa, NY 11758

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MS3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served from 1/82 - 9/84

Name :   lee major

Address :   4804 bromfield ave.

City, State, Zip :   virginia beach va 23455

Phone :   7574609338

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   sn shipserviceserve

Message (500 Characters or less) :   served 69-70 medical retirement i live outside of gate 5 little creek norfolk some might have been station there if so b glad 2 hear from u .

Name :   ERIC POORE

Address :   5801 KINGS CANYON DR.

City, State, Zip :   BAKERSFIELD CA. 93306

Phone :   661-871-1701

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SFP3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   ERIC POORE

Address :   5801 KINGS CANYON DR.

City, State, Zip :   BAKERSFIELD CA. 93306

Phone :   661-871-1701

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SFP3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   alvin w. dixon

Address :   906 w. 11th st,

City, State, Zip :   freeport,tx 77541

Phone :   979-233-0560

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   was aboard the thomaston from 57-61. Needed to update my E-mail address. Has anyone heard from or know the where-abouts of Jim Harrelson EM2 or Thigpen IC2 from Ga. Enjoyed my years the best with the Thom-Cat

Name :   Jerry McDonald

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :   828 497 0910

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   cpo retired

Message (500 Characters or less) :   63-65 2nd division

Name :   JIMMIE R. MOEHN

Address :   3102 BRIXTON DRIVE WEST

City, State, Zip :   SPRINGFIELD OHIO 45503

Phone :   937 390-8958

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SK2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   NAME WAS SPELLED WRONG IN GUESTBOOK RATE & RANK:SK2

Name :   Jim Mahoney

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Altamont, N.Y. 12009

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT/BT

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Onboard 1979-1981 Anybody remamber?

Name :   Arthur Burall

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Canoas, Brazil

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Dec 1967-Sept 1969

Name :   James Foley

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Belmont, MI 49306

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD3 71-72

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Made two cruises including the 72 liberty cruise that visited New Zealand, Australia, Colombo Ceylon, Diego Garcia, etc. I found some pics of the shell back initiation that I will post on my web site. http://www.rogueriver.tzo.com/galleryUSN.htm

Name :   TOM PRICE

Address :   3505 JENSEN PL.

City, State, Zip :   SALEM,VA 24153

Phone :   5403846267

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SF1

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   TED GRICE

Address :   12425 SAPP ROAD

City, State, Zip :   JACKSONVILLE, FL 32226

Phone :   904-757-9027

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   DC3,

Message (500 Characters or less) :   1957 TO 1961

Name :   Dwaine Herter

Address :   E8977 Madden Lane

City, State, Zip :   New London WI. 54961

Phone :   920 982 2657

E-mail :   grannymaube3@aol.. com

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mm3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Jerry W. Barnhart

Address :   2627 W. Midvalley Ave., #118

City, State, Zip :   Visalia, CA 93277

Phone :   (559) 622=9112

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN E-4

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Bob Kuykendall

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :   636-375-5299

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Ted Fenn, please give more information so we can add you to the muster list. Thanks Bob

Name :   ted fenn

Address :   2092 powell road

City, State, Zip :   cranberry twp-PA 16066

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ltjg

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   JIMMY DISMUKES

Address :   520 BUCKVIEW CT`

City, State, Zip :   PIKE ROAD AL 36034

Phone :   334 272-4896

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GM2, 1959 - 1962

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Hi, Im Jimmy Dismukes son, Tony Dismukes. My father doesnt have internet, so I will be his contact for any information. My father said he would like to come to the reunion that will be held in Boston in September. Which would be really nice, since I live

Name :   Pete Messina

Address :   1307 Irene

City, State, Zip :   Lyndhurst Ohio 44124

Phone :   440-449-8134

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BTFN 78-80

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I met the ship in Todd Shipyards, Seattle, 1978. Made a West-Pac in 79-80. I remember Bob Sweeny, Mad Mike Davis, Shierbeck, Im from Texas Brooks, Diver Dan Evans, G W Sisson, Duane Chico Canale, Chief Helmers and Im sure Ive forgotten many others. Fun ti

Name :   Dale Herberg

Address :   2929 Canal Shore Dr W.

City, State, Zip :   LeClaire Iowa 52753

Phone :   563-570-0679

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I had a great time aboard from 72-73, many good times and great friends. If you remember me drop me a line. herby

Name :   Glenn Shelly

Address :   557 E. Francisco Blvd.

City, State, Zip :   San Rafael, CA 94901

Phone :   415-637-1181

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   n/a

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Im interested in placing an LSD Thomaston Class into active commercial service. Im searching for all information about this class of ships. It appears that either THOMASTON, POINT DEFIANCE or MONTICELLO would be the first to be brought out of mothballs. A

Name :   Robert Carmack

Address :   46 Rocky Comfort lane

City, State, Zip :   Steelville, Mo. 65565

Phone :   573-775-4224

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   DC-3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was in R-Division from 1969 through 1970. If anyone remembers me give me a call or email. Bob

Name :   James Foley

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :   616-361-6315

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD3 - 71-72

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I made the vietnam cruise in 71 and made shellback. In 72 we had the liberty cruise and that was a ball, New Zealand, Australia, Colombo Ceylon, then home for early out! Greets Shipmates!

Name :   Arthur A. Lude

Address :   P.O. Box 226

City, State, Zip :   Sardis, OH 43946

Phone :   740-483-1730

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3 1969 thru 1973

Message (500 Characters or less) :   if u can remember me, i can remember u. drop me a line.

Name :   Jeffrey Welcker

Address :   8726 Blue Grass Dr

City, State, Zip :   Stockton, CA 94210

Phone :   209-951-9388

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   In the Thomaston history Im the one in (the next 5 years Thomaston supported the war in Vietnam).Thats all I see about the Thomaston. Had great times abroad and at home.

Name :   Lee impton

Address :   206 West Oak ST.

City, State, Zip :   Butler Indiana 46721

Phone :   260 868 2618

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Electrician mate Fn

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I came on board ship at Long Beach while in dry dock. Served 67 and 68 got out early when we returned from Vietnam.

Name :   Tom Zumann

Address :   8821 Crestview Drive

City, State, Zip :   Denton TX 76207

Phone :   940-262-0042

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IC3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served 67-68, picked up the Tomcat in Long Beach after drydock. Please contact via email. Would be great fun to talk over old times.

Name :   Ian Robertson

Address :   3351 Liverpool Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Lake Station In.46405

Phone :   (219)962-7695

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BTFA 1984-85

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Ahoy Mateys!

Name :   Art Lude

Address :   Box 226

City, State, Zip :   Sardis, Ohio 43946

Phone :   740-483-1730

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3 1969-1973

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Daniel L. Kinder

Address :   400 West Haven Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Caruthersville, Mo 63830

Phone :   (573) 333-0641

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E4/QM3 1980-1982

Message (500 Characters or less) :   First: I noticed my rank/rate were incorrect on the muster list. Not upset just informing. Second: If the Thomaston has not been scrapped yet why not attempt to preserve her as a museum?

Name :   Carl L. Hightower

Address :   6407 32nd Ave So.

City, State, Zip :   Seattle, WA. 98118-3105

Phone :   (206) 722-6469

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Bmc (retired)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was stationed aboard the Thomaston from 1976 thru 1980. I was the LPO for first and second divisions. I remember the Ryerson brothers and their antics. Good workers both of them. I left the command as a second class boatswains mate. Would love to keep i

Name :   Bob Church

Address :   791 Woodgate Rd

City, State, Zip :   Ringgold, Georgia 30736

Phone :   706-935-3603

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM3 75-77

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served aboard the Uss Thomaston from 1975-77. Many fond memories of the times we had state side as well as over seas. If anyone who was aboard during this period, would like to write please do.

Name :   robert sweeny

Address :

City, State, Zip :   sacramento ca

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bt3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   joined thomaston in 1978 in seattle, while in todd shipyards was a BTOW in the aft engine room

Name :   Kenneth huddleston

Address :   10608 Red Cedar Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Frisco Tx. 75035

Phone :   972-335=6457

E-mail :   kenneth [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served on board Thomaston from sometime in 1966 until 1969 Would like to hear from old shipmates.

Name :   RICKY STEPHENS

Address :   MOBILE

City, State, Zip :   ALA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   WAS ABOARD THE BELLE GROVE,ENJOY YOUR SITE

Name :   bob carney

Address :   3049 harold drive

City, State, Zip :   columbiaville mi 48421

Phone :   810-793-5727

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mm3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   were are you guys 76-80

Name :   Mike Ryan

Address :   510n Westridge dr

City, State, Zip :   Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Phone :   208-522-0398

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3 78-81

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Best years of my life were spent with the GLORY GANG would like hear from some old friends

Name :   Tom Velasquez

Address :   2302 Clark ST

City, State, Zip :   Alamosa CO 81101

Phone :   (719)589-9267

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   1976-1979

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Was also known as Tom POPO. Would like to hear from all in the engine rooms. Also have info that changed my whole life.Signed on twice, so surprise me .

Name :   William Vaughn

Address :   6236 Hyde Park

City, State, Zip :   Romulus, Mi 48164

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   e-3 MM , M-div.

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I seved on the Thomastom from 1967 til 1970.

Name :   CHUCK WELSH

Address :   31589 JANICE RD

City, State, Zip :   LEWES .DE 19958

Phone :   3026451013

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E3 MM

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Phyllis Bunker

Address :   6677 Hidden Creek Lp. NE

City, State, Zip :   Keizer, OR 97303

Phone :   503-304-1516

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LT Don Bunker (deceased)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   CHANGE OF MY EMAIL ADDRESS

Name :   Gary Shelton

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Anaconda, Montana

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Sgt. USMC 1st Radio Bn

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Caught a ride on The Thomaston in 1976 from Pearl Harbor to Inchon Korea and made an amphibious landing in Inchon harbor. Great crew, lots of good memories.

Name :   Jerry Amburgey

Address :   924 Pine Ave

City, State, Zip :   Lake Orion, MI 48362

Phone :   248-245-3973

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT3, 81-84

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Was aboard from 81-84 on her last run across the Pacific. Would be great to hear from someone.

Name :   dwaine herter

Address :   e8977 madden ln

City, State, Zip :   new london wis 54961

Phone :   290 982 2657

E-mail :   grannymaube 3

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mm3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Mr. Leonard LaMantia

Address :   9952 Rt 119 Hwy S

City, State, Zip :   BlairsvillePennsylvania15717-7657

Phone :   +1-724-248-3442

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Already on the muster list, just wanted to change my e-mail address.

Name :   Gary Heet

Address :   4402W Howard Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Gulliver, MI 49840

Phone :   906-283-3509

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2, 1970-71

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Johnny & Evelyn Witt

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Burleson, TX

Phone :   817 295-9824

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN3 69-73

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Reunion in Reno was GREAT. Reunion is getting bigger every year. Boston next yr. should be even better.

Name :   William

Address :   Presley

City, State, Zip :   Chardon, Ohio 44024

Phone :   440-352-0025

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3- 3rd class

Message (500 Characters or less) :   New e-mail address. Went to the reunion this year in Reno for the first time. Really had a good time. Both of us enjoyed it very much. All should try to make it next year in Boston.

Name :   Robert Gaeth

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Guam

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM3/2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served oboard from Feb 72 to Nov 73, made 2 westpac deployments with the Tom Cat.

Name :   Michael LaCour

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Austin, Texas

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I hope to see few old shipmates at the reunion in Reno, Nevada. And meet a few new ones as well.

Name :   Bob Gaeth

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Guam

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2 71/72

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Kenneth Huddleston

Address :   10608 Red Cedar Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Frisco, TX. 75035

Phone :

E-mail :   Kenneth Huddleston @paccar.com

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served onboard the USS Thomaston from sometime in 1967 until 1969 Iremember Viet Nan cruises and Yard Overhaul in Portland Oregon

Name :   David (CHOPS) Chalmers

Address :   279 Davis Ridge Road

City, State, Zip :   Ringgold, GA. 30736

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Anyone from 1964 thru 1968 contact me by E-mail, carrier pigeon or mail.

Name :   gary r. bunkelman

Address :   928 ivory st.

City, State, Zip :   seymour, wi 54165

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bm3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   David Chalmers and Gary Bunkelman would like e-mail from servicemen who served the years 1964 thru 1967

Name :   Lawrence Conner

Address :   PO Box 858

City, State, Zip :   Saugerties, NY 12477

Phone :   914-466-3732

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3 - 1963-67

Message (500 Characters or less) :   This is a change in contact information - new info. Thanks

Name :   Bob Kuykendall

Address :   6108 woodruff Dr.

City, State, Zip :   House springs, MO 63051

Phone :   636-375-5299

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Jarvinen, richard, please send more information so we can add you to the muster list. thanks bob

Name :   Jarvinen Richard

Address :

City, State, Zip :   mahtowa MN

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HMC USN RET

Message (500 Characters or less) :   ONBOARD 74 & 75

Name :   RICHARD GIBSON

Address :   2 PARK RD

City, State, Zip :   ROSE HILL, KS 67133

Phone :   316-776-9357

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GUNNERS MATE 3RD

Message (500 Characters or less) :   SERVED ONBOARD FROM 63TO66

Name :   Buzz Keller

Address :   1057 Grand Oak Lane

City, State, Zip :   Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LTJG USNR Asst CIC Officer/OI Div Officer

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served onboard from 1963 to 1965. Interested in hearing from anyone who served onboard during those years.

Name :   John Schlick

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn,mi48124

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Is there any of the cerw from 76-78 and who was on that westpac

Name :   James B Hester

Address :   911 Donruss Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Roseburg, OR 97470

Phone :   541-440-9487

E-mail :   NA

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT 3 1968-1971

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Hi guys!

Name :   Joe Bogensberger

Address :   9259 Miller Rd

City, State, Zip :   Alanson ,MI 49706

Phone :   1-231-548-3099

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was on the decomissioning crew. One of the last to see her in all her glory. I would like to hear from anyone that was their. Also made the last cruise overseas when we ran aground in Port Allen Kuai (Hawaii).

Name :   Joe Bogensberger

Address :   9259 Miller Rd

City, State, Zip :   Alanson, MI 49706

Phone :   1-231-548-3099

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3 1983-1984

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Ernie Bergman

Address :   37 Edward Avenue

City, State, Zip :   San Rafael CA 94903

Phone :   415-472-7249

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QM2 1969-70

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Just correctly my email. Why dont we of the 69-70 WESPAC plan on being in Reno. Sounds like fun to me.

Name :   Ed Burroughs

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Modesto, CA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Updating my Email address. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me from the Tommy. Going to try to make it to the reunion in Reno in October.

Name :   ruben martinez

Address :   1424so.8th ave

City, State, Zip :   tucson az 85713

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   e-4 cpl usmc

Message (500 Characters or less) :   served aboard 1971 blt to subic bay

Name :   LEROY BURSCH

Address :   2220 RANCHO COLORADO BLVD.

City, State, Zip :   BULLHEAD CITY AZ 86442

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMG 2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I WASNT ON THE THOMASTON VERY LONG AS I LEFT HER IN JULY 1963. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME.

Name :   Brenda Atnip

Address :

City, State, Zip :   IllinoisCity, Il. 61259

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Ken mallory

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HMC (SW) USN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I wasnt actually part of the crew. I was one of those pesky embarked folks. I served USS Repose, USS Constellation, and USS Gray but there is a part of me that still identifies with Thomaston so I thought I would take the opportunity to thank the crew for

Name :   BMC L.R.Enderud

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BMC RET.

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Larry Barbo

Address :   54 Hazard Ave #154

City, State, Zip :   Enfield Ct. 06082

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-3/RM

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served 1974-1975

Name :   Mike Pomeroy

Address :   3923 NW Sierra Dr

City, State, Zip :   Camas, WA 98607

Phone :   360 834-4627

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LTjg

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Got a call from Bob Yunker last night and it opened up a whole new corner of my memory and the good times with the men of LSD 28. I cant believe its been over 30 years ago and it seems like yesterday. Glad to be in touch.

Name :   Mike Madden

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Corpus Christi,Tx,78418

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   My first ship and the start of a great 21 years in the Navy. Retired as a QMCS in 1994.

Name :   Edwin D Brummel

Address :   1689 2nd ave SE

City, State, Zip :   Sioux Center Ia 51250

Phone :   712 722 1005

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FN

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Gail Conley

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   CDR, USN (Retired)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served as 1st LT, 1975/76 during WESTPAC deployment, CDR Carson Commanding.

Name :   William Grant Carson

Address :   1118 S Lindsay St

City, State, Zip :   Gainesville TX 76240

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   CAPT, USN (Ret)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   CO, 1975-76

Name :   Martin Yunker

Address :   7107 Medicine Bow Ave.

City, State, Zip :   Cocorado Springs, Co.

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-5 U.S. Army

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Checking out my brothers ship.

Name :   J. Sutton

Address :   PO Box 159

City, State, Zip :   Richland, MO 65556

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QMSA

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served onboard Thomaston right out of boot camp and QM A school in Oct 65. Got transferred to USS Comstock (LSD 19) in Mar 66. Went on to do 6 yrs in Navy, then transferred to Coast Guard. Retired as QMCM in 98.

Name :   WARREN HOLCOMB warren holcomb

Address :   1933 GATE NINE RD. gate nine rd.

City, State, Zip :   GREENWOOD AR. 72936

Phone :   479-9966298

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMGC 1969-1972

Message (500 Characters or less) :   change email & phone number hope to be in reno,dont know yet...

Name :   Danny G. Everett

Address :   330 Arkansas Ave.

City, State, Zip :   Mountain Home AR 72653

Phone :   (870) -425-4972

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Plank owner went aboard aug Aug 54 as BT2 left sept 55

Name :   Gerardo R Mora

Address :   2547 Crosshaven Lane

City, State, Zip :   San Diego, CA 92139

Phone :   619 395 0870

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT E4 USS THOMASTON 10/74-6/76

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Steve Murphy

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Spent entire enlistment on Tommy Maru, Dec 70 - Dec 74. Started in Deck, 1st Div, as deck ape and lcvp cox, then Signal Bridge with Charlie Siefert, Jim Ringwood, Jimmy Hayes, Bob Vivian.

Name :   C.R.SkipArthur

Address :

City, State, Zip :   McCall, Idaho

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QM3, 3/63 to 10/64

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Some of your entries have a little problem with dates. The Tomcat was commisioned 9/54 and decommisioned 9/84 and disposed of 12/98.

Name :   Billy W. Surles

Address :   4808 Red Fox Drive

City, State, Zip :   Annandale, VA 22003

Phone :   703-425-9713

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   XO, 1973-1975

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Ive been retired from the Navy since April 1984. I went on the web to check out the Thomaston because my 13 year old grandson asked me about my life in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Very impressive web site!

Name :   Tom Marino

Address :   38817 Westchester Ln

City, State, Zip :   Northville, MI 48167

Phone :   248-417-4492

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   USMC

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was just reviewing my USMC SR and remembered that my unit battery B 1st Bn 12 Marines was on your ship from Oct 5, 1960 to Dec 8 1960. Subic Bay, Philippins. Say did we mount out for Laos at that time? Tom

Name :   Robert Delleville

Address :   P.O. Box 2465

City, State, Zip :   Salem, NH 03079

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   William M. Mooney Jr.

Address :   33100 HWY 300

City, State, Zip :   Bigelow, AR 72016

Phone :   501-330-2843

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Capt, USNR (Ret)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served as First & Second Div Officer, and Gunnery Officer from 1967-1969.

Name :   Ed Derringer

Address :   4199 Sunset Dr. #1

City, State, Zip :   Osage Beach Mo. 65065

Phone :   573-348-0726

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   gmgsn, 82-85

Message (500 Characters or less) :   part of the de-commisioning crew

Name :   robert hammett

Address :   p.o. box 382

City, State, Zip :   sierra city ca. 96125

Phone :   n/a

E-mail :   n/a

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bm/sn 72,75 2nd div.

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Jay Lewis

Address :   1302 Weeks Rd

City, State, Zip :   Hermann Mo 65041

Phone :   (573) 294-0400

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YNSN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Wonderful site. Big hello and long overdue thanks to Ron Fernandez, Ramo, Jesus Trevino, Lloyd Jennison, Tom Austin,YNC Shelton and all of X Div. By the way I am listed on the reunion roster as YN3. Should read YNSN. Thanks.

Name :   Patrick D. Patterson HM1

Address :   BX 849 Salt Creek RD

City, State, Zip :   Oakridge,Oregon 97463

Phone :   541 782 3146

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HM 1

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Looking forward to Reno on the 5,6,7th of Oct. Where is the Thomaston now??

Name :   Roger Owens

Address :   601 E. Kerr St.

City, State, Zip :   Burnet, TX 78611

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT1 Ret.

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served on the last West-Pac crew and helped Decom her.

Name :   Denis Boudreaux

Address :   15205 Sweet Pecan AVe

City, State, Zip :   Prairieville, LA 70769

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   PN1(SW), (Ret)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Thomaston was my first ship. M div, followed by X div.

Name :   Gordon S Lenhardt

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Stockton, CA. 95210

Phone :   209-951-2760

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ENC- RET

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served 1970-72 incharge A Gang

Name :   L.MCNULTY(MAC)

Address :

City, State, Zip :   LYNNWOOD,WA.98037

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MRC/CWO3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   SERVED ONBOARD THOMASTON 76-79, HI MURPHY, RON FERNANDES, R.HELLMERS, ALL OF A-GANG DURING THAT TIME, ESPECIALLY NCC MIKE SPRANG

Name :   R.E. Skip Sharpe

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG2 64-65

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Kenneth Davenport

Address :   P.O. Box 2589

City, State, Zip :   Alpine, Ca 91903

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ETR2

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Lee Walz

Address :   12 Lamson Dri

City, State, Zip :   Merrimack, NH 03054

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SF 2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Was Aboard in 69 - 70, After my C school and before my permanent assignment to the Blue Ridge.

Name :   Angelo Pisano

Address :   233 Oak Common Ave

City, State, Zip :   St. Augustine, Fl 32095

Phone :   (904) 254-0656

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM1

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Updated address and e-mail

Name :   JOHN NIKKEL

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   THANKS FOR THE RIDE! WAS TRANSFERRED FROM DA NANG TO YOUR SHIP AND DELIVERED TO USS REPOSE OFF VIET NAM. GOT TO CLIMB JACOBS LADDER ONTO THE REPOSE. YOU GUYS WERE ALL RIGHT MAY OF 67. THANKS AGAIN DOC

Name :   Gary Wood

Address :   19531 Delight St.

City, State, Zip :   Canyon Country CA 91351

Phone :   661-250-1013

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EN-1 ENCS

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Steve Gervais

Address :   6171 Moriah Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Nine Mile Falls WA. 99026

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IC3 US NAVY

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served aboard Thomaston from July 1978 to Sept 1979

Name :   wayne foley

Address :   15921 s. 273 w ave

City, State, Zip :   kellyville ok 74039

Phone :   (918) 247-6904

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT3 73 thr 76

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Peter Birmingham

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   PN3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   The Thomaston was my 1st ship. A good ship and crew.

Name :   JOHN T. HUTTON JR

Address :   31964 E STATE HWY N

City, State, Zip :   CAINSVILLE, MO. 64632

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BTFN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I SERVED ON THE USS THOMASTON FROM 1980-1981, AS A BTFN

Name :   Don Pickering

Address :   34217 Sherwood Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Yucaipa, California 92399

Phone :   909-797-8923

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT-2 1959-1962

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I am updating address, email and phone number

Name :   Don

Address :   Pickering

City, State, Zip :   yucaipa, California 92399

Phone :   909-797-8923

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT-2 1959-1962

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I am updating my address, email, and phone number

Name :   Edward Webster

Address :   162 Bastian Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Halifax,Pa.17032

Phone :   362-9951

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FN.1967-1969

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Johnny & Evelyn Witt

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Burleson, TX

Phone :   817 295-9824

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN3 69-73

Message (500 Characters or less) :   OK shipmates. Eve and I already have our reservations in Reno for the reunion. DO you have yours yet??? Yall come.....

Name :   Dennis A. Steenbergen

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Littleton, Colorado

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I just reviewed your muster list and can confirm that my brother Ed Steenbergen did indeed pass away in Oct. 1993. He was an Engineman 3rd class. I believe that he was on board from late 67 until late 1968.

Name :   Stephen F. Foley

Address :   222 Mower Street

City, State, Zip :   Worcester, MA 01602

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E3 Radioman 1970

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Attached to beach master unit 1 1970

Name :   Bob Kuykendall

Address :   6108 Woodruff Dr.

City, State, Zip :   House Springs,MO 63051

Phone :   636-375-5299

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MR2 58-62

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Updating my Phone number

Name :   Art Burall

Address :   39800 Fremont Blvd.#424

City, State, Zip :   Fremont, CA 94538

Phone :   510-440-8170

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Onboard the USS Thomaston from Dec.1967 to Sept.1969

Name :   Joe Bongiovi

Address :   6215 Bayside Drive

City, State, Zip :   New Port Richey, FL 34652

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   PN3 1954-1956

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Plank Owner

Name :   Paul Raverty

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Mora MN 55051

Phone :   3206794367

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BMSN 2nd div 76-77

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Just updating new e mail address

Name :   Bob Kuykendall

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :   636-375-5299

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   H. B. Quarterman, we need your address, rank, rate, yrs on ship, PH# and email address so we can add you to the muster list. Please join your old shipmates, we dont want to miss anyone that was a part of the USS THOMASTON

Name :   H.B. Quarterman

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served on the uss thomaston from 1968-1969

Name :   Fred Aucoin

Address :   173 Ronald Blvd.

City, State, Zip :   Lafayette, La. 70503

Phone :   337-234-3383

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SK3 1966-1968

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Dan Wall

Address :   140 W. Bluefield Ave.

City, State, Zip :   Phoenix, AZ. 85023

Phone :   602_971-1028

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QMC(SW) ret.

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served aboard the Thomaston from 4/76 to 4/81. Started out as a deck SN and left as the leading Qm onboard. Would like to hear from anyone who was onboard that time.

Name :   JIM HEMPEL

Address :   2679 NE WINTERGREEN DR.

City, State, Zip :   BEND,OR. 97701

Phone :   541-350-6147

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   seaman e-3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   William R. Thomas

Address :   404 Progress Road

City, State, Zip :   Gloversville,N.Y. 12078

Phone :   NONE

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E 3 1960- 1962

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   William R. Presley

Address :   11585 Colburn Road

City, State, Zip :   Chardon, Ohio 44024

Phone :   440 352-0025

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   My twin brother Walter and I were transfered from the USS Comstock and only served on the USS Thomaston for a short period of time in 1959.

Name :   Charles F. Seibold

Address :   311 Holiday Drive

City, State, Zip :   Tuscola, IL 61953

Phone :   2172534551

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LCDR Ret.

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served from June 1959 to June 1962

Name :   Charles F. Seibold

Address :   311 Holiday Drive

City, State, Zip :   Tuscola, IL 61953

Phone :   2172534551

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   BERNIE(SKI) KAPUSCINSKI

Address :

City, State, Zip :   MONTVILLE,NJ

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SF 2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   CUBAN CRISIS WES PAC

Name :   Ward Bruner

Address :   16355 SW Rhus Ct

City, State, Zip :   Tigard, OR 97224

Phone :   (503) 590-8228

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FT E3 Third Division

Message (500 Characters or less) :   May 72 till February 74...anybody out there?

Name :   Jack Rogers

Address :   1408 Tiger Lily Ln

City, State, Zip :   Joliet, Ill 60435

Phone :   (815) 744-5714

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Plank owner 54-56

Name :   LaCour, Michael A.

Address :   2308 Waterway Bend

City, State, Zip :   Austin, Tx 78728

Phone :   512-989-6461

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served onboard as part of the decommissioning crew. Part of the final WestPac 84

Name :   john ives

Address :   812 regent dr.

City, State, Zip :   petoskey, mi. 49770

Phone :   231-348 2953

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT2 R-DIV.

Message (500 Characters or less) :   served on board from 1979 to 1982 three westpacs

Name :   Tony W.Sarafian

Address :   8604 Pellington Pl. Apt. 1

City, State, Zip :   Richmond,Va.

Phone :   (808)346-8221

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Aboard ship feb.1961-june 1965 Started out on the deck force,second division,in my first year.

Name :   Tom Sherman

Address :   1420 Hurlston Way

City, State, Zip :   Roseville Ca. 95747

Phone :   916 771 3155

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   et 2nd Class

Message (500 Characters or less) :   years 1961-1964

Name :   Greg Purtell

Address :   50111 Jonathan Court

City, State, Zip :   Northville, MI 48167

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Serrved 1968-1970

Name :   GARRY D.KERBS

Address :   2704JEWELL DR.

City, State, Zip :   ARLINGTON TX 76016

Phone :   817 446 7323

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT2 1959-1961

Message (500 Characters or less) :   ONE GREAT EXPERIANCE.HI TO ALL FELLOW TOMCATS/

Name :   David G. Hammock

Address :   5538 Gordon Ave N W

City, State, Zip :   Cedar Rapids

Phone :   (319) 396-5065

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   SERVED ON THE TOM 1957-1961, IN AFTER ENGIE ROOM.WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THAT SERVED DURING THAT TIME.AKA RING EYE

Name :   Dixon,Alvin W.

Address :   906 W. 11th St.

City, State, Zip :   Freeport, Tx.

Phone :   979-233-0560

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Stationed aboard 1957-61

Name :   Burt Tice

Address :   4362 S. Evanston Ct.

City, State, Zip :   Aurora, CO 80015-1304

Phone :   (303)680-5740

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG3 1970-1973

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Would love to hear from anyone that served in the same time frame.

Name :   dismukes jimmy

Address :   520 buckview ct

City, State, Zip :   pike road al.

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   gmd2 59-62

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Angelo & Corrie Pisano

Address :   148 Parkside Drive

City, State, Zip :   St. Augustine, Fl 32095

Phone :   (904) 254-0656

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM1

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Moved to Florida and have a new phone number and e-mail address. Please adjust the muster list.

Name :   Dan Almashy

Address :   145 Debbie Lane

City, State, Zip :   Danville, va.,24540

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD-3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Great site, I saw a lot of familiar things in the photos. I served on the Vancouver LPD2 with the Thomaston in the South China Sea from 1969 through 1971. I saw the Van in several of your photos in the background. One in a Marine Landing and one in which

Name :   Mike Fuzy

Address :   131 Wolfe Ave

City, State, Zip :   Michigan City, IN 46360

Phone :   (219) 879-6863

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Lt. Supply Officer 83/84

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Gary C. Heet

Address :   4402W Howard Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Gulliver, MI 49840

Phone :   906-283-3509

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served on the Thomastonin 1971 and discharged fromthe ship in Oct. Made Westpac cruise Served as comm center watch supervisor.

Name :   Fred Aucoin

Address :   173 Ronald Blvd.

City, State, Zip :   Lafayette, La. 70503

Phone :   337-234-3383

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SK3, 1966-1968

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   chalmers chops

Address :   ringgold

City, State, Zip :   georgia

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bm3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   anyone from 64 too67

Name :   Paul Raverty

Address :   20B kenwood terrace

City, State, Zip :   Mora Mn 55051

Phone :   320 679 4367

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BMSN 2nd Div

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served from late 1975 to 1977. Knickname: OLDMAN,OLDTIMES

Name :   Anderson, Robert K.

Address :   8130 La Mesa Blvd #313

City, State, Zip :   La Mes, CA 91941

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SA, Fire Control, Dec 1960 - May 1961

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was stationed on the Thomaston while awaiting FT A School in San Diego. We spent most of the time in Todd Shipyards in the bay area chipping and painting FT directors.

Name :   collingorham

Address :   1328elmst

City, State, Zip :   denver,colorado,80220

Phone :   3033778124

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Louis John Poi

Address :   346 Mckee St.

City, State, Zip :   Batavia IL, 60510

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Seaman USN 1952-1956

Message (500 Characters or less) :   PLank Owner USS Thomaston LSD 28

Name :   Carl L. Hightower

Address :   6407 32nd Ave So.

City, State, Zip :   Seattle, WA. 98118-3105

Phone :   (206) 722-6469

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Bm-2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was stationed aboard the Thomaston from 1976 thru 1980. I was LPO for the 1st and 2nd divisions. I was also in charge of the Helo locker. Please inform me of any reunions.

Name :   James B. Fetters

Address :   1214 E. 18th Street

City, State, Zip :   National City, CA 91950

Phone :   (619) 301-1556

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SH-2

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   H E Lusher

Address :   1610 Perdew

City, State, Zip :   Ridgecrest Ca. 93555

Phone :   7604466895

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Thomas Sullivan

Address :   328 River Street

City, State, Zip :   Avon, NY 14414

Phone :   585-226-2846

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTGSN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served on the USS Thomaston starting late 1975 for a couple of years. Made 1 WESTPAC cruise.

Name :   Richard Cavazos

Address :   1145 Rain Forest Ct

City, State, Zip :   Dallas, TX 75217

Phone :   972-286-7767

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3 1969-1973

Message (500 Characters or less) :   It was 3 yrs 8 mos 11 days and so on or something like that that I served on the Tom Cat. Sure got to see the world. Subic, my home away from home

Name :   william

Address :   po box 434

City, State, Zip :   florence,AL,35630

Phone :   256-766-9076

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   DC 3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Hello to everybody

Name :   Jeff Pippenger

Address :   1922 Mountaray Court

City, State, Zip :   Eau Claire, WI 54703

Phone :   715-833-2261

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HM2 1982-1984

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Hello to my former shipmates.

Name :   Howard Hopkinson

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Sgt USMC

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Was On USS Monticello 7/9/74 with USMC BLT, 3rd MarDiv. Cello left us in Subic Bay to head for U.S. Picked up by USS Tomaston to complete float. Returned to Okawanawa 12/23/74.

Name :   Patrick Gorham

Address :   1328 Elm Street

City, State, Zip :   Denver, Co, 80220

Phone :   303.377.8124

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3, 1981-1984

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Jay Schutzman

Address :   4528 Villas Drive

City, State, Zip :   Bonita, Ca, 91902

Phone :   619-318-1925

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LCDR, First LT

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Stationed aboard between 1980 and 1982....Please update me with what is going on. thanx.

Name :   Stiles, John

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served 1961-1964

Name :   JOSEPH S MAYHAND

Address :   39373 BRIGHTON ST.

City, State, Zip :   MURRIETA

Phone :   9096000509

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BMC(SW)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   HELLO FELLOW SHIPMATES!!!

Name :   Ron Fernandes

Address :   2200 Coronado Ave. #125

City, State, Zip :   San Diego, CA 92154

Phone :   619-575-2825

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   PN1 and PNC on the Thomaston

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Was onboard Thomaston from January 1975 to January of 78. Made Chief on the way back from WestPac in October 1976. Ended up getting sick as a dog with Hepatitis about the same time we got to Hawaii. Left the ship while it was in the yards in Seattle. Lots

Name :   Dale Skurla

Address :   39731 Daniel Cir

City, State, Zip :   Mechanicsville, MD 20659-2326

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Ltjg, 6/75-7/78

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Leroy Wilson

Address :   3990 Heron Bay Loop Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Coden, AL. 36523

Phone :   (251) 873-4563

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMG-3 Served 1972-1975

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Looking foward to the reunion in Nov. Hope to see some folks from the deck dept. as well as gunnery Willie

Name :   david dimas

Address :   14460 n 40th pl

City, State, Zip :   phoenix az 85032

Phone :

E-mail :   double [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Dwight H. Kaiser

Address :   721 Capaldi Dr

City, State, Zip :   Las Vegas,NV 89110

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-3 Boilerman

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served on USS Thomaston for about 2 weeks in 1964 and trasfered to USS Alamo LSD-33. Just looking at your site. Good Job Dwight

Name :   WARREN HOLCOMB warren holcomb

Address :   1933 GATE NINE RD. gate nine rd.

City, State, Zip :   GREENWOOD AR. 72936

Phone :   479-9966298

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMGC 1969-1972

Message (500 Characters or less) :   MY WIFE PATSY AND I ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO REUNION IN NOV. PLEASE NOTE LAST GUESTBOOK ENTRY HAS AK. INSTEAD OF AR. AS STATE. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL MY SHIPMATES.

Name :   Barb and Frank Bertolino

Address :   20l9 River Rd

City, State, Zip :   Bensalem, PA 19020

Phone :   215-639-7238

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2 56-59

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   holt clovice

Address :

City, State, Zip :   oxnard ca 93036

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   plank-walker

Message (500 Characters or less) :   well miss the 82-83 crew had a great time any of the deck crew from 1 st division it be good to hear from ya!

Name :   Robert Hammett

Address :   POBox 382

City, State, Zip :   Sierra City,CA.96125

Phone :   530-862-1562

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Bones wants to talk to his good buddies. Call 530-862-1562

Name :   Paul Warnemuende

Address :   3809 S. 95th Street

City, State, Zip :   Milwaukee, WI 53228

Phone :   414-543-5470

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IC3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served on board from 1963-64, made 1963 WESTPAC cruise.

Name :   Micheal Yoh

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Cape Carteret NC 28584

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HM1 (Ret.)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served as Deck-Ape & HM striker from 1977-79 on Monticello (LSD-35)

Name :   Ed Burroughs

Address :   4109 Woodfall Lane

City, State, Zip :   Modesto, CA 95356

Phone :   (209) 523-4702

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served on the Tomcat from 1972-74. Anyone know the whereabouts of George Otto or Rick Hudson?

Name :   William

Address :   Arrigo

City, State, Zip :   Revere,Ma. 02151

Phone :   781-284-6768

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E4,

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Mark Wilson

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Fort Lauderdale

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Had a Great time on LSD-28 what a trip !!!.. West Pacs, PI,Sand Dog, Nasty City, Thailand !!!!...and all of B-Div.

Name :   dale hagedorn [ hagevap ]

Address :   1516 so. 80st.

City, State, Zip :   west allis, wi. 53214

Phone :   [414] 258-5857 home [cell] 414-467-2221

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bt3 73-76

Message (500 Characters or less) :   i am glad i found this site. am going to try and make 03 reunion. wolfy if you see this please contact me, and anyone aboard 73-76 do the same. hope to see or hear from you all soon, smooth sailing ahead

Name :   William Foster Smith

Address :   901 Sturgis St.

City, State, Zip :   Warren, Ar. 71671

Phone :   1 870-226-2191 Home Work 1870-226-5620

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT3 54-56 PLANK OWNER

Message (500 Characters or less) :   My home phone is 1-870-226-2191, work is 1-870-2265620. I was a PLANK OWNER BT3 1954-1956 My wife Elizabeth and I are registered @ Casino Magic Hotel Nov6-10th

Name :   DAVID JENNINGS

Address :   142 CLINT ELDREDGE RD.

City, State, Zip :   WILLINGTON,CT.06279

Phone :   860-429-4075

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   OS3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I SERVED FROM APRIL 74 TO JAN.76. MISS THE GOOD TIMES IN SUBIC HOW IS FISH AND THE REST OF CIC. LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY OLD SHIPMATES.

Name :   Dennis Kinsley

Address :

City, State, Zip :   San Diego, CA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Was loving life in the forward engine room from 1970 - 1973.

Name :   Roger Bentley

Address :   136 Beekman St.

City, State, Zip :   New York, NY 10038

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SM3-DM2, 76-86, USNR

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I use to paint designs for different divisions as well as the quarter deck ships logo and squadron plaque. Now Im an art director in advertising. Nothings changed.

Name :   R. W. Callahan

Address :   706 Willowbrook, NE

City, State, Zip :   Owatonna, MN 55060

Phone :   507 446 0689

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served on the Thomaston in 1971 as a deck ape. (E-3)

Name :   James Wunder

Address :   2603 Beltagh Ave

City, State, Zip :   Bellmore, NY 11710

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3 1954

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Plank owner,first crew on the ship. Life long friends with Sandy Zezima who recently passed away in 2002.

Name :   Laurence Nolan

Address :

City, State, Zip :   CA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD2

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Julius R. Ramo

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   PN3 1972 - 1975

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Dennis Watson

Address :   2118 Creek Top Way

City, State, Zip :   Richmond VA, 23236

Phone :   (804)675-0070

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMG3 1969-70

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Bobby Keith

Address :   5051 S. 150 E

City, State, Zip :   Ogden Utah 84405

Phone :   801-475-0755

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMC

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was onboard 2 times first in 1978 - 1980 and then was with her on the decom crew and put her down I was an MM1 of forward M-div group

Name :   Joseph

Address :   Braim

City, State, Zip :   Phila.

Phone :   PA

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD-2, USS Epping Forest

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Looking for info on a friend named Chapman, who was a Signalman on LSD-28 from 1957 to 1960. J. Braim

Name :   Bernie Kapuscinski

Address :   17 Van Riper Ave.

City, State, Zip :   Montville,NJ 07045

Phone :   973 235 2035

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SF2 1963-65

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Remember West Pac

Name :   mark hilditch

Address :   102 bobbitt ct

City, State, Zip :   stevensville md 21666

Phone :   410-604-3960

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mmfn 78-82

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   USS Thomaston

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   It is getting near time for our reunion ! Check the website for details. Hope to see ya there !

Name :   Hernando, M.

Address :

City, State, Zip :   San Diedo, CA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served aboard the Thomaston from 71-72.

Name :   SCOTT RUD

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3 1979 - 1982

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   STEVEN RUD

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3 1979 - 1983

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Brian Fasching

Address :   H C 71 box 194 AA

City, State, Zip :   Augusta, Wv

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BMSN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   served on the Thomaston from 79-82had a great time sailing around the world on her. had great times in all the port of calls,and the friends I had made. Really enjoy the web site and pictures.

Name :   Robert Lutz

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Seattle Wa.

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   cpl. USMC

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was aboard during deckhouse IV as a marine and was aboard the mike boat which was pushed off the beach and quit half way back to the ship.

Name :   Frank Catland

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Grover Beach Ca.

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   dc2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   sorry to report death of catland 3-03 due to cancer frank served 70=72 contact [email protected]

Name :   GRANVILLE WOODS

Address :   P.O. BOX 1574

City, State, Zip :   MABANK, TX 75147

Phone :   903-880-3802

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-3 SN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I SERVED ABOARD THE USS THOMASTON LSD-28 FROM EARLY 1961 TILL DEC 1963, WHEN I WAS DISCHARGED AT SAN DIEGO CALIF.

Name :   ron miller

Address :   5760 rowland av

City, State, Zip :   las vegas nv 89130

Phone :   7026455549

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bt3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   i was a top watch in the forward boiler room,after being in drydock in seattle washington.from 1977 to 1980.

Name :   Loretta

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Germany

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Hello Tom and Doug, I was with my friend Birgit in March I think 28 or 30 - 1993 in Almeria - Spain, met we two there friends Tom and Doug from a USS warship, Tom was 1993, 22 years old. We would stand gladly again with them in contact. Who can help us

Name :   Doug Muir

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Medford,NJ

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   served 80-83 in aft fireroom and oil shack T-BONE

Name :   JOE WALLACE

Address :   5734 St. Bernard Ave.

City, State, Zip :   New Orleans, LA. 70122

Phone :   (504)282-7343

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Sgt., E-5, USMC

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served aboard the USS Thomaston with Golf Battery 3/12 redesignated BLT 1/4 between 1972-73. I am currently a mathematics teacher in New Orleans, LA. Im happy to know that the Thomaston is still in service; the admin. office on board was pretty hot, esp

Name :   John R. Dingman Sr.

Address :   3301 Douglas Avenue

City, State, Zip :   Racine, WI 53402

Phone :   1-262-681-6593

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT2 (SW)

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served on the Thomaston from 1977-1980. I arrived there a non-designated deck seaman and left an HT2. It was the best duty station I ever served at in my 10 years of service in the U.S. Navy.

Name :   ken horaitis

Address :   61waterfront dr

City, State, Zip :   monona wi 53716

Phone :   608 216 0193

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   l/cpl u s m c

Message (500 Characters or less) :   was embarked 3 times on the girl and have 3 pictures would love to addtned a reunion if ya think yall folks could let a jarhead show up? semper fi

Name :   Cory, Sam

Address :   2 Kinry Rd.

City, State, Zip :   poughkeepsie, ny 12603

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IC2, 4/15/60 TO 12/23/62. Xferred to USS Colonial (LSD 18) shortly after return to San Diego from Cuban Missle Crisis.

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Thompson,Gordon

Address :   Charlton

City, State, Zip :   Ma 01507

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3 67-71

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Joseph

Address :   Braim

City, State, Zip :   Philadelphia, PA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD2, USS Epping Forest.LSD-4

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Great site, I am looking for info on an old friend, Chapman, Signalman, LSD-28, 1957 to 1960 Thank You

Name :   Duane Stanley

Address :   6211 Parkstone Way

City, State, Zip :   Dallas, TX 75249

Phone :   972-283-0950

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served aboard the USS Thomaston from 1973-1974

Name :   ROBERT HARTFORD

Address :   122 CODDINGTON PL.

City, State, Zip :   ODESSA,NY,14869

Phone :   607-5942021

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IT1 RETIRED

Message (500 Characters or less) :   SERVED ON THOMASTON FROM 1981-1983

Name :   Bruce Millsap

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Bremerton, WA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HM2/1st Mar Div

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was aboard the USS Thomaston in 1984. We went from Okinawa to the PI. Then to Hong Kong, and back to Okinawa. I was a Corpsman with the 1st Batalion First Marines. We deployed in the PI for operation Balikatan. Glad to know Shes still around.

Name :   Dennis Overlien

Address :   420 E. Franklin St.

City, State, Zip :   Waupun, Wisconsin 53963

Phone :   920 324-8534

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Great site and wonderful way to stay in touch!!!

Name :   Steve Wilken

Address :   17827-116th ave se

City, State, Zip :   renton WA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MR3 1970-1974

Message (500 Characters or less) :   THIS IS COOL DID NOT KWON THIS WEB SITE WAS OUT THERE ALSO KNOWN AS WOLFY

Name :   Albert H. Henke

Address :   9081 N. 70th St.

City, State, Zip :   Milwaukee, WI 53223

Phone :   414-355-3065

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   PLANKOWNER

Name :   Mike Thies

Address :   5717 202 St SW Apt 8

City, State, Zip :   Lynnwood,Wa 98036

Phone :   425-778-7523

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-4 SH3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Best time i had in my ten years in service. I haved served on the Tom in 1975-1979.AKA WILDMAN. Im sure someome in supply at that time remembers that name. Just ask Gary Waston and Jim Fokyl, and Big Boy Lynn

Name :   Mike Thies

Address :

City, State, Zip :   seattle,wa

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   sh3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Looking for Jim Houston also an Ship Serviceman from 1977- 1979.

Name :   Brian Fasching

Address :   Hc 71 Box 194 AA

City, State, Zip :   Augusta Wv

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BMSN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Got on the Thomaston in79 in Guam.Then did the next west pac.Went to Tialand,Perth Became shellback. Was in 1st Division.My brother was Keith,A MM. Miss being at sea, and all the friends.Does anybody know where steve rohme is?Left the thomaston in 81.

Name :   Gary Klein

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served from 72-74. Worked in both engine rooms. Best regards to Timmy Joe Martin, Ken Billiot, Johnny Wooten, Sidney Glick, Smiley Morgan, Small, Jim Sides and my best friend to this day, Dennis Kinsley. Oh, for a reunion in Subic!

Name :   Gary Klein

Address :   1910 Rimwood Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Colorado Springs, CO, 80918

Phone :   (719) 265-9924

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Johnny Witt YN3

Address :   2605 Sylvan Glen

City, State, Zip :   Burleson. Tx

Phone :   817 295-9824

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   The Witts and Seiferts of Burleson are looking forward to this years reunion..See yall there...

Name :   Bill Stewart

Address :   919 E Acacia Ave #C

City, State, Zip :   Glendale, ca, 91205

Phone :   818-500-0650

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Jerry McNeely

Address :   13214 Hartlien

City, State, Zip :   Warren Mi.48088

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN.

Message (500 Characters or less) :   1957-1958

Name :   John H Rumer

Address :   49 Douglas St Unit 21

City, State, Zip :   Homosassa,Fl 34446

Phone :   352-382-0246

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2-1959-1962

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Anyone wanting reunion info, that hasnt recieved any, please email me Ill be glad to send some along

Name :   Eugene Meechan

Address :   24333 Lunda Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Raymond,OH 43067

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMG3-C

Message (500 Characters or less) :   On USS Thomaston in 1970 & was in chage of maintence & upkeep of two 350 gunmounts. Went to Westpack in 1970. Discharged July 1, 1970.

Name :   Thompson,gordon

Address :   oxbow rd

City, State, Zip :   charlton,ma o1507

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   1967 to 1971

Name :   Gordon Thompson

Address :   83 oxbow rd

City, State, Zip :   charlton,ma

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mm3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Edward Covington

Address :   406 Washington

City, State, Zip :   Big Sprin, Texas 79720

Phone :   915-264-2225

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMG3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served aboard the USS THOMASTON from January 1969 until April 1970 and was discharged from the Navy April 1970 after 3 years 9 months service.

Name :   doug carpenter

Address :   4420 n.saguaro dr.

City, State, Zip :   apache junction, az

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   DC3

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   jeffrey n johnson

Address :   2308 caddo circle

City, State, Zip :   denton,tx 76210

Phone :   940-367-9290

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mm2

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   chuck giese

Address :   9662 Wise Road

City, State, Zip :   Brainerd, Minnesota 56401

Phone :   218-828-9698

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EN-3rd Class

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Brother Doug Soik

Address :   180 Sargent Avenue

City, State, Zip :   Beacon,Ny 12508

Phone :   845-831-0394

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QMSN

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   William Knoll

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG1

Message (500 Characters or less) :   served 1965 to 1968...spent most of the time shuttling between nam and subic

Name :   William Knoll

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Dave Tatum

Address :   10 Greentree Lane

City, State, Zip :   Malvern PA 19355

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E4 - USMC

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was aboard for Deckhouse V, January of 1967. I enjoyed reading about the history of this ship. It brought back many memories. Today I teach American History at Upper Darby High School in Pennsylvania

Name :   Art Simmons

Address :   450 W.Vermont #1704

City, State, Zip :   Escondido Ca 92025

Phone :   760-294-1948

E-mail :   justart@cox,net

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BTC

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Served 1960 to 1967 and 1971 to 1973

Name :   Steven L. Wittwer

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Blaine, WA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MS3 1981-83

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I really enjoy the web page. I was nicknamed Keebler when I worked as night baker. It would be great to hear from those who remember me from those days. I was one of a group of Sailers that contracted Hepatitus B, and was hospitalized at the Naval Hospita

Name :   john kanipe

Address :

City, State, Zip :   brownsburg, in. 46112

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht2 79 - 82

Message (500 Characters or less) :   miss the pi. great fun

Name :   Ken Gregory

Address :   2500 W. Colonial Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Orlando, Fla. 32803

Phone :   (407) 254-7427

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Boatswain Mate 3rd

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served aboard the Thomaston with my brother Bob Gregory from 1963-67 we served in First Division, I was assigned to the Boat Crew. LCVPs and the Captains Gig.Stood mid-watch many times, walking the wingwalls and Forcastle,Bosuns Locker, also aft. steera

Name :   Ted Dorsett

Address :   20 Chippewa Trail

City, State, Zip :   Conway, AR 72032

Phone :   501-796-6504

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   78 - 81 #2 Fire Room Came aboard in 78 in Seattle in dry dock along with my friend Dale Scheirbeck. Many good memories, Dale!

Name :   Ted Dorsett

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT5

Message (500 Characters or less) :   1978 - 1981 Aft Engine Room Good time we had

Name :   Chester Harris

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EM3 54 - 55

Message (500 Characters or less) :   What a beautiful site. youve done a great job. I especially liked the sun set at Subic Bay pictures. I remember pulling ships shore patrol at Alongapoo.

Name :   Dale Scheirbeck (JR Helmers)

Address :   P.O. Box 203

City, State, Zip :   Glenoma WA 98336

Phone :   (360)498-5469

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT 2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Came aboard USS Thomaston while she was in dry dock West Seatle 1978. Good friends made durring stay. Keep in touch with a couple. Lost touch with REB (Richard E Brooks)when my nephew distroyed his address.Most of my stay was in the oil shack. Left ship A

Name :   Steven l howard

Address :

City, State, Zip :   buckley wa 98321

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   sm3

Message (500 Characters or less) :   out in 1978

Name :   John Schlick

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, mi 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   had a good time at the reunion for 2002 bur will have to miss 2993 do to me going to a reunion for another ship this year.

Name :   Harris Berg

Address :   14197 74th ST. NE.

City, State, Zip :   Hoople, ND. 58243

Phone :   701-894-6277

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RMSN

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I was drafted into the Navy for 2yrs and served my tour of duty on the Big Tom in 56 and 57 Had a wonderful time. I was drafted into the Navy and served my tour of duty on the big TOM in 56 and 57. Had a wonderful time. Greetings to all.

Name :   Bruce Wooldridge

Address :   610 Morse Landing Drive

City, State, Zip :   Cicero IN 46034

Phone :   317-984-5449

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LTJG

Message (500 Characters or less) :   Updating my e-mail address. Served as Disbursing Officer 1964-1967. Spent more time at sea than in San Diego and met a lot of great people in both places.

Name :   Bill Leist

Address :   5438 Colton Creek

City, State, Zip :   San Antonio, Tx. 78251

Phone :   210-684-5992

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM2

Message (500 Characters or less) :   I served on the Thomaston from 1971-1973. Had a lot of great times while stationed there. Was in 1st Division. Does anyone remember BM1 Bean?

Name :   Ken Atkinson

Address :   512 Springwood Drive

City, State, Zip :   Little Rock, AR. 72211

Phone :   501-225-6167

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD2

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   chuck

Address :   9313 treaty rd.

City, State, Zip :   philadelphia,pa,19114

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   sgt

Message (500 Characters or less) :

Name :   Bob Currier

Address :   83 Close Hollow Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Hamlin, N.Y. 14464

Phone :   585-964-2998

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG2(74-78)TD2(80-85)ET1(85-95)

Message :   I was on the Thomaston from Feb 75 to the fall of 77. My nickname which I thought would never surface again was boot. Good job on the web site bunny.

Name :   Chuck Barnes

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Hopewell, VA 23860

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LCDR Chief Engineer

Message :   Served Dec,80-Sept,82. I would really like to hear from Bob Mahaffey (MPA), Ted Follis and Terry Rooker. You dont realize how great a crew you have, until you move on. Thanks for all the hard and dedicated work--it was definitely an uphill battle all the

Name :   Tom Forsythe

Address :   8702 Granite House Lane

City, State, Zip :   Santee, CA. 92071

Phone :   619-258-7095

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SR-OS2

Message :   Served 74-79. 2nd Div, OI Div. Eagle Pull, Frequent Wind. My first ship, My best Westpacs and memories.

Name :   Glen Haendel

Address :   3468 Pickens Ln.

City, State, Zip :   Pleasanton, CA 94588

Phone :   925-931-1542

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Striker HM 74-75

Message :   Onboard 74-75. Looking for HM2 Mark Scales, and others. Had the best time of Navy career.Wishing everyone well.

Name :   TERRY RAND

Address :   2679 ROOT ST

City, State, Zip :   SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMC/MMCS

Message :   HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF THE OLD GANG.

Name :   Jim Lindsey

Address :   2475 Donna Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Eureka, CA 95503

Phone :   707-269-0904

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   OS3

Message :   Served on the Tomcat from Sept 72 until Nov 74 in CIC

Name :   Keith Fasching

Address :   hc86box433

City, State, Zip :   Fort Ashby wv

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   e3

Message :

Name :   KR Spook Huntley

Address :   100 E 3rd

City, State, Zip :   Yankton, SD 57078

Phone :   (605) 668-1639

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3 Took a trip on LSD-28 from 1980 to 1982

Message :   Would be great to hear from some of you guys!! Enjoyed the website and all the pics.

Name :   Steve Haas

Address :   63-89 Saunders Street

City, State, Zip :   Rego Park,NY,11374

Phone :   718-896-4597

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMFN

Message :   Anytime, Baby I did 2 westpac from 81-84 in FWD Engineroom. Does anyone remember the melody club? No- I dont have it Supply Petty Officer. I also put her to sleep, part of the Decommissioning Crew. I have the patch, Ill try to load her up onto this site

Name :   Jack Rogers

Address :   1408 Tiger Lily Ln

City, State, Zip :   Joliet, Ill. 60435

Phone :   815 744-5714

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM3 Aboard 54-56

Message :

Name :   Jack Rogers

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :

Name :   TERRY RAND

Address :   2679 ROOT ST

City, State, Zip :   SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM

Message :   SERVED ON BOARD FROM JUNE 1973 TILL APRIL 1976 LEFT AS A MMCS

Name :   Brian Fasching

Address :   Hc 71, Box 194 AA

City, State, Zip :   Augusta, WV 26704

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :

Name :   Todd Seifert

Address :

City, State, Zip :   DeWitt, Iowa

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   usmc

Message :   Became a Shellback on the Thomaston in 81. . . . I was a Marine stationed in Hawaii doing my 1st WEST-PAC. My older brother, while in the Navy, served on her during the Vietnam era.

Name :   greg beauseigneur

Address :   200 south 12th street

City, State, Zip :   lewisburg, pa. 17837-1705

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   OS-3 / attached from approx.april-77 to oct-82

Message :   looking for ET-2 mike oliver. like to see how your life has progressed. also, sure miss some of the good olboys from the thomaston. glenn & strawberry were are you?

Name :   CHUCK EVANS

Address :

City, State, Zip :   PALMDALE, CA.

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   CPL. USMC

Message :   My unit embarked at Naha, Okinawa in the Fall of 1960 as an element of BLT 3/5. Have been on more than a dozen ships but the Tomcat was always my favorite, even though you guys always handed me a swab whenever my spit-shined boots marked the deck. Many ha

Name :   Michael Antoine LaCour

Address :   2308 Waterway Bend

City, State, Zip :   Austin,Texas 78728

Phone :   (512) 989-6461

E-mail :   N/A

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message :   Served on the Thomaston July 1983 through September 1984 "Knute". Married 7 yrs to Catherine Lynn Beyer (no children). Any of the old crew out there?

Name :   James Foley

Address :   6112 Belshire Ave

City, State, Zip :   Belmont MI 49306

Phone :   616-361-6315

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD3

Message :   I was aboard in '71-'72. I was there for the liberty cruise in 72 before I got out. Hi to Carl and others.

Name :   John S. endling

Address :   11285 Brandon Park

City, State, Zip :   Sandy, Utah 84065

Phone :   801-572-8912

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E3 Electrical Div

Message :   Looking for shipmate in the Electrical Div. who served in Vietnam tour of duty 1969-1970

Name :   David (PICK) Pickron

Address :   524 Madison St.

City, State, Zip :   Port St. Joesph, Fla. 32456

Phone :   (850) 229-6921

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3

Message :   Anybody knows the whereabouts of David Reed? Chuck Stroud?

Name :   David (PICK) Pickron

Address :   524 Madison St.

City, State, Zip :   Port St. Joesph, Fla. 32456

Phone :   (850) 229-6921

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :

Name :   Denny Bargar

Address :   7762 E.CR. 200S

City, State, Zip :   Dugger, In. 47848

Phone :   (812) 648-2917

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2

Message :   Just found the site, it's great! Served from '73-'76 in the forwrd engine room. Hi Don, Taylor, Guthrie Eldridge. Good to find several shipmates in the book here that I served with, brought back some good memories. Thanks for the Homepage.

Name :   J R Wright

Address :   8809 E 133PL

City, State, Zip :   Bixby,Oklahoma

Phone :   369-5165

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SM-2

Message :   Updating my E-mail address

Name :   Dave Southard

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Sterling Hgts., Mi. 48312

Phone :   (586) 634-3123

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT3 (1977-1979)

Message :   Transferred to Thomaston on PRD date. Gtear bunch of guys. MAD Mike Davis, Boomer, Mac, Francis Bourgeois,Eldridge, even LoBo.

Name :   jack d. mcnamara

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ltcol (usmc) ret

Message :   I was xo, btry "f" 2/11 aboard the thomaston for the cuban missile crisis Oct-dec 1962. we had our 105 howitzers loaded inside lvtp- 5s with 100 rounds of ammo also inside, all loaded in the well deck with tanks and lcus. I think of this as we hear of the

Name :   Jim Stutzman

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Nacogdoches, Texas

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT

Message :   BT in Forward Fireroom '68. Hopped a plane in DaNang for FREEDOM in the States ... Hope all of my old shipmates did well after I left. Can't remember anyone except BT1 Leeper.

Name :   Michael W. Robinson

Address :   233 Melchior Drive PO Box 891

City, State, Zip :   Santa Claus

Phone :   (812) 499-9458

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HM2

Message :   Was on this ship in December 1966 and early 1967 as part of RLT-26 during Operation Deckhouse IV

Name :   Jerry Phillips

Address :   2915 Banderas Lane

City, State, Zip :   Colorado Springs CO 80917

Phone :   719-574-5200

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EN2

Message :   On board 73-76 A Gang

Name :   joseph gore

Address :   po bx 267

City, State, Zip :   brunswick , n.c. 28424

Phone :   910-640-3829

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   sh3

Message :   i was on board the old tom-cat from 1969-1971.looking for some my old shipmates.i am trying to fine out what year we where in china beach,veitnam for r&r,if any one knows this please vontact me at my web-site or phone #.i trying to fine bobby little,jesse

Name :   Bob Kuykendall

Address :   6108 Woodruff Dr.

City, State, Zip :   House Springs, Mo. 63051

Phone :   636-375-5131

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MR@ 58-62

Message :   We are looking for shipmates, if you are in touch with any not listed please let me know

Name :   Johnny Witt

Address :   2605 Sylvanglenn

City, State, Zip :   Burleson, TX 76028

Phone :   817 295-9824

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN3 69-73

Message :   2003 reunion was great thanks to Gary Jennings. Great job. Met old shipmates even saw Elvis P.

Name :   GENE D SHELTON

Address :

City, State, Zip :   BUCKEYE AZ.85326

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM-2

Message :

Name :   GENE D SHELTON

Address :

City, State, Zip :   BUCKEYE AZ.85326

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM-2

Message :

Name :   Henry Pfuhl, Jr.

Address :   8801-201 Carriage Lantern Ln.

City, State, Zip :   Raleigh, NC 27615

Phone :   919-518-2936

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HM2, US Navy

Message :   Served on Thomston from commisioning until ship arrived on west cost for pacific assignment, after shakedowm.

Name :   John Schlick

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, mi 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht2

Message :   Looking forward to seeing ol ship mates fron 76-78. Hope to see a good turn out.

Name :   Robert H. Smith

Address :   9805 Avondale Rd. N.E. D-207

City, State, Zip :   Redmond, Wa. 98052

Phone :   (425) 867-3080

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMGSN

Message :   I was truly one of the wing-wall weirdo`s! I was aboad the old Tom-Cat from mid summer of "71" until my departure by Helo. just prior to the final evacuation of cambodia in the early part of "75" does anyone remember GMG1 Kyles, or Pappy, how bout our Cap

Name :   F. E. Brody

Address :   RR2 Box 568

City, State, Zip :   Thomaston, CT 06787

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :   Hello from the sister town of Thomaston, CT.

Name :   Tom Murphy

Address :   3534 Knox Ave N.

City, State, Zip :   Mpls, Mn, 55412

Phone :   612-588-3428

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IC2 1967

Message :   Just got back from a reunion in Portland, Oregon for the Tom Green County LST1159. It was great, we got to go aboard the Wastenaw County LST1166.Hope reunion at Great lakes is as much Fun.

Name :   Johnny

Address :   2605

City, State, Zip :   Bur

Phone :   817 295

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN 69-73

Message :   Will be attending 2002 reunion. Looking for mates from 69 to 73.Greg Issett YN3 where are you???

Name :   Charles T. Canterbury

Address :   4840 Ledura Road

City, State, Zip :   Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Phone :   (757) 687-8650

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HM2(SW) Active Duty

Message :   I thoroughly enjoyed your website. Your photos reminded me of the fond years I spent on the USS CARTER HALL (LSD-50) from 1998 to 2001. I sure do miss being at sea. Those pictures are so awesome.

Name :   Stanley J. Baczynski, III

Address :   3129 Chateau Way

City, State, Zip :   Lemon Grove,CA. 91945

Phone :   619-582-0168

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LTjg, A-Div. Officer, Repair Assistant, Wave Guide Commander-amphibious operations. '69-'72

Message :   Attended the 2001 Reunion in San Francisco with my wife Debi.Put me on the Reunion Crew Muster list.

Name :   lee major

Address :   4804 bromfield ave.

City, State, Zip :   va beach va 23455

Phone :   757-4609338

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   1969-70 ship service

Message :   retired 1970 from injury on chief's holcomb team.his famous words major in for major.

Name :   John Schlick

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, mi 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht2

Message :   OK ALL YOU GUYS FROM 75-78 GET ON THE BAND WAGON AND GET TO THE REUNION IN G-LAKES AND JOIN THE OTHER SHIP MATES DOING THE SAME THING TO HAVE FUN AND TELL SEA STORYS WITH ME AND DEAN ELDER AND LARRY KNIGHT ECT.

Name :   Terry (TL) Parker

Address :   96 Lucia Lane

City, State, Zip :   O'Fallon, Ill. 62269

Phone :   618 624 8242

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMFN 76-80

Message :   Forward engine room first wespac,A-gang second wespac.Steamin Demon told me about the web site.Would like to hear from old shipmates.

Name :   Mike Mollica

Address :   6529 N. Woodrow

City, State, Zip :   Fresno, Ca 93710

Phone :   559=322-1044

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT2 1975-1977

Message :

Name :   Alan D, Nix Sr.

Address :   265 Grimley Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Schwenksville,Pa 19473

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-5 Sgt. USMC

Message :   Great site, sorry to here she's in scrap. I served on her in 1975, during evacuation of South Vietnam. I cooked on the Thomaston, along with the Navy Cooks and was promoted to Sgt on her flight deck.

Name :   Jim McGee

Address :   7004 Center St.

City, State, Zip :   Highland, CA 92346

Phone :   909 556 4548

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG3

Message :   On Board the old girl 3/61 to 9/64. This site is great! I saw one name I remembered and will try to contact him. Lost track of several others. Good job on the site

Name :   John Schlick

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, mi 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht2

Message :   Still looking for ol ship mates-ht1 raimey, htc stephens, cwo4 bauer, htfn engen,ht1boylehtfn hannus, ht3 holcomb, htfn tiffen, htfn laneyem3 abbott, ltjg biggs.

Name :   John Schlick

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, mi 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht2

Message :   I have hound Larrt knight and he will be at the reunion, he was ht2 then and retired htcs

Name :   Don Young

Address :   Naval Air Depot

City, State, Zip :   NAS North Island, San Diego, CA.

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM1 - M division, forward engineroom

Message :   Served aboard the Thomaston from 1973-1975. Took the ship through a drydock period in Long Beach, then a WesPac. I am still working for the Navy as a civilian at Naval Air Depot, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA.

Name :   Carl E. Rau

Address :   1207 Ridgeway Drive

City, State, Zip :   Olathe, Kansas 66061-4930

Phone :   913-764-2434

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   CYN3

Message :   Served on the Thomaston from Jan '70 to Dec '72. Worked in the radio shack. Made one WESTPAC. Received an early seperation in Dec '72. Great Web site, brings back great memories. Thanks....

Name :   Loren Roy

Address :   P.O. Box 334

City, State, Zip :   Hughson Ca. 95326

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMG3

Message :   Served abord the Thomaston 1972-1974 in 3rd Div. Any old shipmates out there???

Name :   Loren Roy

Address :   P.O. Box 334

City, State, Zip :   Hughson Ca. 95326

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMG3

Message :   Randy Bundschuh..Were you a GM???? I think I remenber when you came abord. Email me.

Name :   Bob Meehan

Address :   411 Donald Dr

City, State, Zip :   Moraga, Ca 94556

Phone :   (925)376-2891

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LT SC USNR

Message :   Served in Thomaston 2/57 to 1/58 as Disbursing Officer then transferred to USS Southerland DDR 743 as Supply Officer Terrific Homepage! Congratulations on the effort. Enjoyed seeing some familiar names and faces. My one year aboard was a pleasant and

Name :   Bob Meehan

Address :   411 Donald DR

City, State, Zip :   Moraga, CA 94556

Phone :   (925)376-2891

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LT SC USNR

Message :   Served in Thomaston from 2/57 to 1/58 as Disbursing Officer, then transferred to USS Southerland DDR 743 as Supply Officer Terrific Homepage! Congratulations on the efffort. Enjoyed seeing some familiar names and faces. My one year aboard was a pleasant a

Name :   david dimas

Address :   2015 s tuxedo ave

City, State, Zip :   stockton cal 95204

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   btfn

Message :

Name :   Rod Stockton

Address :   1695 E. County Rd. D

City, State, Zip :   Maplewood, Mn. 55109

Phone :   651-779-0270

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   DK2

Message :   Served aboard the Thomaston 1971-1972. Leading Disbursing Clerk. Main job.. keep Ltjg. Ramsey out of trouble. Would especially like to hear from Dave Maddox, Mike Miller, and John Myers.

Name :   Tim Martin

Address :   137 S 7th

City, State, Zip :   Jacksboro TX 76458

Phone :   940/567-2388

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2

Message :

Name :   mike verhagen

Address :

City, State, Zip :   waukesha WI 53189

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mm2, yrs 72-76, snipe

Message :   Was on East Coast USS Plymouth Rock, LSD-29 .... fantastic site to view. Lots of pics which brought back many memories. Will visit again .... Thanks Later

Name :   Rex Reifschneider

Address :   11100 Helena Trl. S.W.

City, State, Zip :   Port Orchord, Wa. 98367

Phone :   360-876-9781

E-mail :   RexReifschneider@AOL

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2,76-80

Message :

Name :   Tim Martin

Address :   137 S 7th

City, State, Zip :   Jacksboro TX 76458

Phone :   940/567-2388

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2

Message :   Served in Aft Engine Room from 1968 to 1972

Name :   wr(bill) reichard

Address :   2625 w. commercial st.

City, State, Zip :   broken arrow ok 74012-3331

Phone :   918-258-5091

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   radarman third class56-57

Message :   glad to see the old girl did so well in vietnam. give me a e-mail

Name :   wr(bill) reichard

Address :   2625 w. commercial st.

City, State, Zip :   broken arrow ok 74012-3331

Phone :   918-258-5091

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   radarman third class56-57

Message :   glad to see the old girl did so well in vietnam. give me a e-mail

Name :   Bill Crum

Address :   2036 Pleasant Villa Ave

City, State, Zip :   Baltimore

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Signalman 2nd Class

Message :   Served aboard the Tommy-T from 1981-1984. Was part of the de-commissioning crew.

Name :   Charlie Seifert

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :   817-447-3022

E-mail :   ultimate_survivor @prodigy.net

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SM2 U.S.Navy

Message :

Name :   John Schlick

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, MI 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht3/ht2 at time

Message :   I just found out about Capt c bonham, the best skipper I ever had. He will be missed

Name :   Johnny Witt

Address :   2605 Sylvanglenn

City, State, Zip :   Burleson, TX 76028

Phone :   817 2959824

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN3 1969-1973

Message :   Served from 69-73. Made 5 WESPAC cruises to Viet Nam. The Tom Cat was great. Lets have a reunion in Texas. Am looking for Greg Issett and Ron Mildenburger.

Name :   Jay Brown

Address :   8234 SW 135 Ct

City, State, Zip :   Miami, Fl

Phone :   305-387-9046

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG-2

Message :   Served on the Thomaston 71-73

Name :   harry anderson

Address :

City, State, Zip :   ventura,ca.

Phone :   805 647-6310

E-mail :   [email protected],ca.us

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   en2

Message :   served on the big served on the big Tom from feb 57 to aug 59 was in R Div also served on the Cap't Gig for 2+yrs

Name :   Ed Derringer

Address :   5839 Lions Road

City, State, Zip :   Osage Beach, MO, 65065

Phone :   5734800473

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMGSN

Message :   Any gunnersmate that served with me, JJ Albright, Jeff Gabour, Dan Gudger, and my buddy Bill Evers, Senior Chief Galivan, Lt. Perine, and my good buddy Greg Richie from Minnesota, or anyone else I hung with, contact me.

Name :   James R. Hayes, Sr

Address :   22460 Sherman Ave

City, State, Zip :   Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Phone :   310-647-3935

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ET1 Then ETC Retired Now

Message :   Aboard '70 - '71 Great Lady - Proud to have been a member of her crew. FW&FS Jim

Name :   Rick Sullivan (SULLY)

Address :   1120 Cyndi Jo Lane

City, State, Zip :   King, NC 27021

Phone :   336.985.0483

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RMCS/SS/SW RET

Message :   Great to see all the names of RM's from my first ship. Bettini, Smitty, Burroughs, Dennis O. and last but not least J.D. FUGATE!! You guys were awesome. Hello to LCDR Clark (remember me beaning you from left field in a ball game in Long Beach? No, I still

Name :   lloyd

Address :   klebau

City, State, Zip :   olney md 20832

Phone :   3012600999

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bmsn 1st&2nddv'78-82

Message :   Loved the site

Name :   bernard kapuscinski

Address :   17 van riper ave.

City, State, Zip :   montville,nj 07045

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   second class shipfitter

Message :

Name :   grover d.rudolph

Address :   14532 barkdoll rd

City, State, Zip :   hagerstown ,md. 21742

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E5 US ARMY RA13664811

Message :

Name :   JAMES R HAYES, SR

Address :   22460 SHERMAN AVE

City, State, Zip :   MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553

Phone :   310-647-3935

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ETC USN RET

Message :   LPO OE DIV 6/70 - 10/71 ONE HELL OF A WESTPAC GREAT SHIP - GREAT CREW

Name :   CHRIS MIDDY

Address :   P.O. BOX 121

City, State, Zip :   MALTA, OHIO 43758

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EM3

Message :

Name :   Rick Holcomb

Address :   1313 N Atlantic

City, State, Zip :   Spokane, WA 99201

Phone :   509-363-3406

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT3

Message :   Been a year or so since I checked back here, any R-Div members 76-77 out there?

Name :   max jackson

Address :

City, State, Zip :   florida

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LtJg USNR

Message :   Joined the Tommy-T in Guan before went into the yards in Seattle (Todd), left it in 1978 and always rememberd fondly those days and the people who were in them

Name :   John Schlick

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, MI 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht3/ht2 at time

Message :   There are two names that I can think of missing from muster list. The first is HM1 Cal Vine he lives in SanTe ca, the second is HT2 Dean Elder and he lives in Big Rapids Mi. Please add to list. thanks J. R. Schlick USN, RET.

Name :   Dean Eldred

Address :   20414 11 mi rd

City, State, Zip :   Big Rapids, MI 49307

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT2

Message :

Name :   Dave Maddocks

Address :   3207 Rolling Ridge Drive

City, State, Zip :   Waukesha, WI 53188-1270

Phone :   262-650-5054

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   PN2 1/71-4/72

Message :   Great website! Using '71 Westpac cruisebook for reference helps the memory. Finished college 1974. OCS 11/74-3/75. Supply Corps School 4/75-10/75. USS Hawkins (DD-873)11/75-2/79. USS Coral Sea (CV-43)4/80-11/81. Retired LCDR,SC 2/91. Will be on-line to o

Name :   Gene D. Shelton II

Address :   10916 Desert Lake Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Goodyear Az. 85338

Phone :   602 386 6668

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM2 Served on board USS Thomaston LSD 28 Nov 71 thru June 75

Message :

Name :   JOHN SCHLICH

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, MI 481241

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HT2 at time

Message :   served 76-78 looking for all the crew of that time to be at the reunion so Dean Elder and I may have fun with old ship mates

Name :   Lloyd Stephens

Address :

City, State, Zip :   marion IL

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BM3

Message :   Isure do love this Iwas aboard from 1977 to 1980 and would like to see pictures of anawetatk hope I spelled it right

Name :   Dick A. Hawkins

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Plymouth, MN

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   DK2

Message :   The refueling page was very well done. I made two WestPac trips. The first was in 1965-66 aboard USS Kennebec (AO-36). The second was aboard USS Taluga (AO-62) in 1966-67. I'm sure we refueled you guys. As webmaster for both ships, I'd appreciate seeing a

Name :   Robert Hoch

Address :   4640 Valencia Dr

City, State, Zip :   San Diego, CA 92115

Phone :   (619)607-2206

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ETR2

Message :   Served on Thomaston from 69-73. Great website.

Name :   Brian D. Phillips

Address :   634 third ave.

City, State, Zip :   bethlehem,pa. 18018

Phone :   610-867-7474/610-247-5913

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   bmsn

Message :   Actually had great time as deck ape.Worked w/some special people from '82-'84.Remember me?Drop me a line.Proud to be a plank owner.My best to all!

Name :   julie giroux

Address :   37 hope farms drive

City, State, Zip :   feeding hills ma 01030

Phone :   4138219589

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QMC

Message :   I am the daughter of "Edward Giroux".My dad served on board the Tomcat in the early 60's.I am trying to get some info if anyone remembers him from this time.He is ill,and I am trying to put together some type of tribute to his Naval career for my children

Name :   Frank Hixon

Address :   4245Flying Eagle ct.

City, State, Zip :   Inverness,Fl. 34453

Phone :   352-344-0670

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   dc , 3class,retired 75, ht1

Message :   Served on the Thomaston from 1958 to1961. R divison was a dc3... Was serving on the ship went the main eng.& fire room flooded,along side the pier.In SanDeigo 1958

Name :   Terry{TL Parker

Address :   96 Lucia Lane

City, State, Zip :   O'Fallon Illinois 62269

Phone :   618 624-8242

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMFN 76-80

Message :

Name :   Angelo Pisano

Address :   846 Browning Place

City, State, Zip :   Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

Phone :   856-727-5819

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   CWO3, USN RET 1959-1979

Message :   Served aboard Thomaston 1959-1962 RM3 to RM1

Name :   Chris Paddock

Address :   4748 Springbrook Dr

City, State, Zip :   Annandale, VA 22003

Phone :   (202) 781-0932

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Captain, Supply Corps, USN

Message :   Hello Shipmates! Great website - spent some time scrolling through it this morning. I served on Tommy T Oct 80 - Oct 82 as 2nd Division Officer and Asst First LT. Still in the Navy - I transferred to the Supply Corps (too much time on the LSD 28 Bridge!)

Name :   robert cook

Address :   62 old orchard drive

City, State, Zip :   chatsworth, ga 30305

Phone :   706-422-8302

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   sn

Message :   looking for people who served 1962 to 1964. was in deck force during that time.

Name :   David A. Pickron

Address :   524 Madison St.

City, State, Zip :   Port Saint Joesph, Florida,32456

Phone :   (850) 229-6921

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2

Message :   I was stationed on the Thomaston when she was drydocked in Todd Shipyard, in Seattle in 1978, We sailed her to SanDiego, Where I served on her until 1982. As a Holesnipe I knew everything about her in the foward engine room, I was in charge of the upperle

Name :   John Grainer

Address :   98 S Carson

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :

Name :   John Grainer

Address :   98 S. Carson St.

City, State, Zip :   Fallon, nv.

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :

Name :   John Grainer

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :   Sorry bout that. I am a former Marine who went to RVN 8/65 on the USS Vancouver. I believe the Thomaston accompanied us with the other half of 7th Engineer Bn. Would enjoy hearing fro anyone who remembers. [email protected] Thanks and Semper Fi John

Name :   Charlie (CR) Hamilton

Address :   13 Turner DR

City, State, Zip :   Stafford,VA 22554

Phone :   540-752-1369

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LT,LDO 79-83

Message :

Name :   John Schlick

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, MI 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795s

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht3/ht2 at time

Message :   Hi guys i am trying to find all who were on board 76-78. Try to make it to Grate Lakes for the reunion in Oct,2002e-mail at above add. Thanks J. R. Schlick

Name :   Ed Payne

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mm3

Message :   Hello to all i on board from 80-84 and worked in the aft engine room. would like to hear from so old shipmates

Name :   James L Stuart

Address :   41724 B Little Lake Rd

City, State, Zip :   Mendocino Ca 95460

Phone :   707-937-5468

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMC Ret

Message :   On Thomaston from 58 to 61 M-Div after Engineroom

Name :   cory reilly

Address :   psc 559 box 5892

City, State, Zip :   FPO AP 96377

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LSD 5 69-71 SFP3

Message :   Lsd 5 was my first ship. Onboard from 69-71.Retired from the Navy in 91 as a DCC. Working for the Commissary system (DECA) As a Meat Manager in Okinawa Japan

Name :   Linwood E. Baker

Address :   99 Timber Lane S.

City, State, Zip :   Fort Myers, Fl. 33917

Phone :   941 543 6353

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FN 4940087

Message :

Name :   Thomas Murphy

Address :   3534 Knox Ave No

City, State, Zip :   Mpls, Mn. 55412

Phone :   612 588 3428

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IC2 67& 68

Message :   Enjoyed your web site. Hope to make the next reunion. My years aboard the USS Iwo Jima LPH-2 '66 &'67, USS Thomaston LSD-28 '67&'68, USS Tom Green County LST 1159 '68&'69 were Years that I will never forget. All three ships steamed together at one time or

Name :   Mike R. Diaz

Address :   3897 E. Buckingham Way

City, State, Zip :   Fresno, CA.

Phone :   (559) 228-1399

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3,Petty OFFICER,76-80

Message :   LOST CRUISE BOOK WESTPAC 1979-1980 WANT REPLACEPLACEMENT. IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE SEND INFO.

Name :   Terry Webb

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SHL3

Message :   Served aborb 66-jan 69.

Name :   mm3 mike diaz 76 80

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :

Name :   Denver Splawn

Address :   762 CR 769

City, State, Zip :   Devine, Tx 78016

Phone :   830 665 5432

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD2,USN 56-57

Message :   great ship and duty

Name :   Ed Burroughs

Address :   753 Wentworth Avenue

City, State, Zip :   Manteca, CA 95336

Phone :   (209) 239-3789

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message :   Just wanted to let everyone know that my e-mail address has changed. It is now [email protected]

Name :   William F. Polochak Jr.

Address :   161Main St.

City, State, Zip :   E Brunswick N.J. 08816

Phone :   (732)238-8071

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MR2

Message :   I was just checking out other LSD's trying to find any info about the P'cola LSD-38

Name :   Marty Klatt (Opie)

Address :   112 Chesapeake Dr

City, State, Zip :   Vallejo,CA 94591

Phone :   707-557-6102

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3 Aft engine room

Message :   Trying to find M division types who served 76-78; I worked mainly in the aft engine room but stood throttles and upper level in forward engine room also

Name :   Clark Hunt

Address :   4605 S. Chapman Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Greenacres, WA 99016

Phone :   509-922-4570

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LCDR USN Retired

Message :   Served as Operations Officer 1972-1974

Name :   Jason Gilcrease

Address :   2403 twin oaks dr.

City, State, Zip :   portland tx. 78374

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ret.

Message :   I was just looking to see how many old Gator sailors from the old Tommy-T are still out there, I have ret. and my wife and I are stationed at Ingleside TX. she's no HTC Fusco or HT1 Lutz but she is a hell of a HTC in her own right.

Name :   Jason Gilcrease

Address :   2403 twin oaks dr.

City, State, Zip :   portland tx. 78374

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ret.

Message :   I was on board 80-81 time frame in first div. I was just looking to see how many old Gator sailors from the old Tommy-T are still out there, I have ret. and my wife and I are stationed at Ingleside TX. she's no HTC Fusco or HT1 Lutz but she is a hell of a

Name :   Mel

Address :   Birch

City, State, Zip :   North Pole, Alaska 99705

Phone :   (907) 488-0513

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HM3, 1973-74

Message :   New e-mail. Great ship, great crew. Still serving in the Alaska Air National Guard. Get to Hawaii about once a year for PACAF meetings. This time by air, rather than by sea (although, I've never seen anything prettier than Waikiki when sailing in at morni

Name :   Earl R. Gertz ( Randy )

Address :   2810 Vincent Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Pinole, CA. 94565

Phone :   510-758-3921

E-mail :   ERG T [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LT Ret

Message :   Hi. I would like to talk to any crew members. Randy

Name :   louis fava

Address :   64 moonachie rd.

City, State, Zip :   hackensack nj 07601

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   l/cpl usmc 1959 far east

Message :   rewarded with a great meal after we unloaded cargo.one of the best meals i had in the marine corp.

Name :   Thoms Freeman

Address :   5901Horse Creek Lane

City, State, Zip :   Partlow, Virginia 22534

Phone :   540 5828603

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FT3

Message :   Servied on the Thomaston from 1962 thru 1965 in 3rd division

Name :   Thoms Freeman

Address :   5901Horse Creek Lane

City, State, Zip :   Partlow, Virginia 22534

Phone :   540 5828603

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   FTG3

Message :   Served on the Thomaston from 1962 thru 1965 in 3rd division

Name :   HARRY ANDERSON (ANDY)

Address :

City, State, Zip :   VENTURA,CA

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EN2

Message :   I WAS ABOARD THE BIG TOM FROM FEB TILL AUG 59 INR DIV ALSO CAPT. GIG ENG MAN FOR 2 YRS,

Name :   Ken Decker

Address :   2 North Smith St.

City, State, Zip :   Smithton Il.

Phone :   618-234-0602

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mmfa

Message :   Hole snipe (Steam'n demon) what else is there to say I have no excuses and no regrets. Main steam at sea and on the beach. Glory gang

Name :   Darrell (Mac) McLean

Address :   10586 SE View Pl N

City, State, Zip :   Port Orchard, WA 98367

Phone :   360-876-2611

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM 76-80 AFT

Message :   Holesnipe, no more, no less

Name :   J R Wright

Address :   8809 E 133pl

City, State, Zip :   Bixby,Oklahoma 74008

Phone :   918-369-5164

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SM-2

Message :

Name :   Ray harper

Address :   125 Union ST.

City, State, Zip :   Norfolk, Ma

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   3rd class eng.

Message :   Served aboard USS SPIEGEL GROVE LSD 32 1957 to1959

Name :   Joe Moore

Address :   57 N. Moores Ln.

City, State, Zip :   South Bend, Wa. 98586

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MRC

Message :   On board from July 73 to July 74 --some of that time we were in the Long Beach dry dock

Name :   sorensen

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   pfc

Message :   it seems I spent most of 1964/5 aboard a an embarked Marine, I was 2/12 artillery man assigned to a 9th marines Batallion Landing Team. This was my first association with the "real navy" and I was totally impressed with the crews professionalism and the s

Name :   William R. Seybold

Address :   4075 Hermitage Drive

City, State, Zip :   Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Phone :   719-389-1112

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LCDR, USNR

Message :

Name :   Martin Parr

Address :   1776 Antero Dr

City, State, Zip :   Longmont, CO 80501

Phone :   303-485-0592

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMCS(SW), Ret.

Message :   Served aboard Tommie T. from May 1973 until May 1976. Basrd on the list of reunion crew, there are very few from my time aboard.

Name :   Al Larson

Address :   30 Orono Landing Rd

City, State, Zip :   Orono, Maine 04473

Phone :   207-947-3513

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LT

Message :   Served aboard from 1968 to 1970 as Navigator with a relaxed quartermaster crew much to the XO's dismay.

Name :   richard torres

Address :   168 farnum dr

City, State, Zip :   holyoke,ma 01040

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ssgt/E-6

Message :   deployed on the tommy nov-dec 1980 w/mssg-37 commo plt.a great ship and lots of good memories of the crew and ports.would like to hear from other mssg-37 members.

Name :   Bill Taylor

Address :   5718 SE Woodland ct

City, State, Zip :   Port Orchard 98366

Phone :   360-871-5760

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM-3

Message :   WEll got to hi to all of you. Great Site.

Name :   Bill Taylor

Address :   5718 SE Woodland ct

City, State, Zip :   Port Orchard 98366

Phone :   360-871-5760

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM-3

Message :   Well You all know what we said if Hole Snipes dont show the ship dont Go

Name :   William J. Moore

Address :   331 HCR 3335

City, State, Zip :   Hubbard,Texas 76648

Phone :   (254) 576-1108

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM3 1959-63

Message :   Like to hear from any of my old shipmates. About 100lbs. heavier and a million years older.

Name :   Mike Davis

Address :   20404 7th S.

City, State, Zip :   Demoines,Wa. 98198

Phone :   206 871 1486

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT 76-80

Message :

Name :   roger flowers

Address :

City, State, Zip :   roanoke, va

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ETN2 1972 Diego Garcia Cruise

Message :   Was on board for cruise to Australia, New Zealand, Ceylon, Singapore and that little island called Diego Garcia. It was a deserted British coconut plantation then, now it`s a air launch pad to the Middle East. Any ET`s from that trip? e-mail me.

Name :   Richard Meredith

Address :   92 Hunting Horn Ln

City, State, Zip :   Divide Colorado 80814

Phone :   719-686-7737

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT1 73-76

Message :   Tommy Tinker was the best ship I have been on. got out 78 reserves 76-2000 retired still BT1-MM1

Name :   ROBERT W. SCOTT

Address :   16016 SHIRLEY AVE.

City, State, Zip :   MAPLE HTS. OHIO 44137

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MRC (RETIRED)

Message :   SERVED ON BOARD APRIL 61 TO AUGUST 64

Name :   Albert "Al" Dukes

Address :   309 Carlisle Ave

City, State, Zip :   Winnsboro, SC 29180

Phone :   803-635-5639

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   LTJG (SC), Disbursing Officer, May 1974-October 1976

Message :   It's good to see that Thomaston is not forgotten.

Name :   Joe Lewis

Address :   138 Kincaid Drive

City, State, Zip :   Atoka, Tennessee 38063

Phone :   (901) 837-6667

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Lieutenant, USNR

Message :   Served as Communication Officer from 1983 untill Decommissioning.

Name :   Mike Anglin

Address :   1400 E. Woodview Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Nappanee, IN, 46550

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Sgt.

Message :   I did a West Pac Cruise on the Thomaston in 1981. What a cruise, and what a ship.

Name :   Marvin

Address :   Draughn

City, State, Zip :   Mountain View Utah 84043

Phone :   789-4730

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Private USMC

Message :   1974

Name :   Vincent A. Ferrini

Address :   20620 Kasaba Court

City, State, Zip :   Wildomar, CA 92595

Phone :   909 678 5912

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Utilitiesman Chief (SCW), USNR currently serving with CBMU 303, North Island, CA

Message :   Attached to Beachmaster Unit One embarked on USS Thomaston between November, 1970 and July, 1971 as Salvage Team Leader. Was an Equipment Operator Second Class during the deployment. USS Thomaston was one of four ships serving with an Amphibious Assault T

Name :   Steve Bonham

Address :   1620 Platte St #220

City, State, Zip :   Denver, CO 80202

Phone :   303-537-4461

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   QM, E5

Message :   My Dad commanded the Thomaston a decade ago. Captain Charlie Bonham died 1.5 weeks ago. He will be bearied in Arlington National cemetary on 9/25/01. He commanded four ships in the US Navy. He was a great American. I served as a QM2 in 88-89 on another

Name :   Jenkins, Nesbit

Address :   9500W. Parmer Lane#1624

City, State, Zip :   Austin' Texas

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected].

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Sn., Ftgsn, FTG3

Message :   New address and e-mail address

Name :   Walter E. Shoulders

Address :   14284 Elmdale

City, State, Zip :   Detroit, Mich. 48213

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2, OC division, 1966-June 1968

Message :

Name :   rick alkire

Address :   1109 joseph st

City, State, Zip :   lafayette in 47905

Phone :

E-mail :   alkire1109@aol

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   l/cpl

Message :   floated with you guys fall of 69. i was with 9th marines good food,some wild times in port . forget to tell you thanks for the ride

Name :   Rhudy, Micael

Address :   Blackhawk Trail

City, State, Zip :   Chattanooga, TN 37412

Phone :   423-629-4956

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SHSN 76-78

Message :   Like to here from Ed or "Pat" Patterson, Grant's Pass Oregon. G. Watson, Wilkesboro or Hickory North Carolina.Jim Folkyl SH1 Last saw Ros. Roads Peurto Rico.

Name :   Robert Beletz

Address :   3127 W Sweetwater Ave

City, State, Zip :   Phoenix, AZ 85029

Phone :   602-695-9714

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SHSN

Message :   Ran Ship store and laundry

Name :   Mike Rotherham

Address :   Heaven

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   EN3, 1973-1975

Message :   My brother Mike served on the USS Thomaston from 1973 to 1975. Unfortunately he was killed in a car accident less than two months after he got out. I also served in the Navy on the USS Blue Ridge and was a frequent visitor on the Thomaston. I know Mike wo

Name :   don deso

Address :   2930 bluebell circle

City, State, Zip :   antioch, ca 94509

Phone :   925 754-0593

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   mac 1965 - 1985

Message :   Served as CMAA on Thomaston

Name :   TOM NELSON

Address :   740 HOME AVE

City, State, Zip :   EDWARDSVILLE, IL. 62025

Phone :   618 656 0131

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN

Message :   USS DONNER LSD20 MEMORIAL ASS. PRESIDENT PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD TO ALL LSD'S WE ARE TRYING TO SAVE THE DONNER..ANY DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE OUR TREASURE IS GERALD TESAR .1167 PEAK CIRCLE DELTONA FL. 32738 407 860 052. FOR MORE INFO

Name :   JR Wright

Address :   8809 East 133pl

City, State, Zip :   Bixby,oklahoma 74008

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SM-2

Message :   served on USS Thomaston LSD-28 from August 79 to January 83 had a great time on the signal bridge

Name :   Don Mayne

Address :

City, State, Zip :   West Allis, WI

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ETN3

Message :   Served aboard Thomaston 73 - Jul 75 Got out of Navy 1 month after return to San Diego. Made two WestPacs, was there for Operations Eagle Pull - Frequent Winds. Loved the custom made T-Shirts we got in Subic from those operations.

Name :   William R. Miller

Address :   RR2 Box 2366

City, State, Zip :   Waymart, Pa. 18472

Phone :   570-937-3212

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   BT3

Message :   Served on Thomaston from 1967 to 1970.

Name :   Darrell T. Smith "Smitty"

Address :   208 Avenue I

City, State, Zip :   Redondo Beach, CA, 90277

Phone :   310 944-3940

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2 served on Thomaston 73-75

Message :   The reunion was great. I will do my best to make the next. If you served when I did aboard drop me a note. Smitty

Name :   Edward (Ed) Burroughs

Address :   753 Wentworth Avenue

City, State, Zip :   Manteca, CA 95336

Phone :   (209) 239-3789

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM3

Message :   Served aboard the Thomaston in 1973 and 1974. Srill trying to find RM2 George Otto or RM3 Rick Hudson.

Name :   Edward (Ed) Burroughs

Address :   753 Wentworth Avenue

City, State, Zip :   Manteca, CA 95336`

Phone :   (209) 239-3789

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM3

Message :   Just naother short note to thank everyone who organized the reunion last week. It was a great time. aw guys I had not seen in 28 years. Your effrots are very much appreciated. And, Bunny, thanks for the website. We all appreciate the many hours you put in

Name :   Robert Vollmer "Ass"

Address :   3022 Jackson Hwy.

City, State, Zip :   Chehalis, Wa 98532

Phone :   (360) 740-4726

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Fireman USN

Message :   Never was aboard the USS Thomaston except to visit during 1967, but had a couple of my ship mates as part of your crew. George Klee, John Wren, Kiley and Richard McMath. If anyone happens to know where they might be, please e-mail me. I think you have a f

Name :   LARRY HENN

Address :   24 BONNIE LESLIE

City, State, Zip :   BELLEVUE KY 41073

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   YN3

Message :   SERVED ON THE TOM CAT 1969-1972 AND THIS IS A GREAT WEBSITE. BUDDY LOVELACE GREG ISACC JEFF WELKER HAD SOME GREAT TIMES OUT THERE AND HOPE YOU ALL ARE HAVING A GREAT LIFE SORRY ABOUT JIMMY DOBRATZ .

Name :   Robert Preczewski

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Salem,MA 01970

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   lcp usmc 3rd tank Btln

Message :   Served aboard this ship in 1959 in operations in British North bornea.

Name :   Ernie Kern

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Pa.

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   SN

Message :   I enjoyed looking at your web site. I was on the Point Defiance (LSD 31) from 69-71.

Name :   Greg

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message :   I love these navy sites. I am looking for an RM that was on LSD-28 in the early 80's. His name is Kim Qualls. Anyone heard from him? Thank you

Name :   Jon Atkinson

Address :   1729 114th st

City, State, Zip :   Chippewa Falls WI 54729

Phone :   715-830-1860

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   HTFN

Message :   I WAS ON THE TOMMY T IN 1981-1983 IT WAS MY FIRST SHIP AND A WXPERIENCE THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET. I AM LOOKING FOR SOME OF THE HULL TECHS IN THAT ERA.

Name :   ROLANDO PEREZ

Address :   2700 GREENWOOD DR.

City, State, Zip :   MADERA , CA 93637

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   GMG2

Message :

Name :   John Lynn

Address :   1100 Industrial Blvd. B4

City, State, Zip :   Chula Vista, Ca.

Phone :   619 427-5752

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-6/SH1 Retired

Message :   Served from 1976-1978, with the infamous Gary Stankitis,Mike Marsili, and James Folkl. Tore-up Seattle, Wa.

Name :   Barb Wuerth

Address :   2409 Sapp Rd SW

City, State, Zip :   Olympia, WA 98512

Phone :   360-786-1579

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :   I had a boyfriend on the Thomaston during the overhaul of 1977 in Seattle. Crew stayed on another ship in Todd Shipyards while in Seattle, spent lots of duty weekends there. The history of the Thomaston was very interesting. Thanks for all the work inv

Name :   USS Thomaston LSD28

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :   The USS Thomaston LSD-28 has a new address: www.ussthomaston.com Please visit and bookmark it. The current site will remain but no longer be updated. Webmaster: Randy Bundschuh GMG3 USS Thomaston 1973-76

Name :   JOHN

Address :

City, State, Zip :   FOXBORO, MA.

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-4 USMC

Message :   THANKS FOR A SMOOTH RIDE IN 1973, WAS ON AN OPERATION FROM SUBIC BAY TO SOME ISLAND GODS KNOW WERE.

Name :   JAMES MANN

Address :   333 SW VOLTAIR TER

City, State, Zip :   PORT ST LUCIE, FL

Phone :   561-879-6638

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   DK3 ON BOARD '57-'58 AND '60-'61

Message :   Super site, looked for this for a long time and here it is. Will try to make a reunion and bring all the money that was left over from paydays :). What memories this has renewed. Thanks and will keep in touch. Jim

Name :   Thomas Murphy

Address :

City, State, Zip :   Mpls,Mn

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   IC2

Message :   I was an ICman on the thomaston in 1967. I had just transfered from the Iwo Jima & after the tommy I went to the Tom Green Cty LST 1159 was in NAM on all three

Name :   John Paza

Address :   PO BOX 994141

City, State, Zip :   Redding,CA 96099-4141

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RD2 1962-1966

Message :

Name :   F.D. (Andy) Anderws RM-2

Address :   5408 Meadow Rd.

City, State, Zip :   Joshua, Tx 76058

Phone :   817-558-1354

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM-2 1957-1961

Message :   In good health,still married 41 years to Treba,and craving pavment. Call me anytime for a good laugh.

Name :   John Schlick

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, MI 48124

Phone :   1-313-550-1759=cell

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-5 On board

Message :   Hi all from westpac 76if any of you see this site like A. K. Biggs, or Cwo4 Baueror htc? Stephens or Larry Knight. Has anyone seen VICKY with her San mague, and most important Capin Charly a good partien.man. John Schlick USN RET

Name :   Phil Cogswell

Address :   3537 Homestead Rd. S.

City, State, Zip :   Salem, OR 97302

Phone :   503 585 4650

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Ens-Ltjg

Message :   Served aboard Thomaston Oct. 1964-August 1967, last portion as CIC officer.

Name :   Jim Gorley

Address :   5625 Oak Hill Manor Dr.

City, State, Zip :   Orlando, Fl 38239

Phone :   407 438 3381

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   Seaman 1958-1960

Message :   I was in the 2nd Division 1958-1960.

Name :   John Walsh

Address :   16005 Seneca Road

City, State, Zip :   Seneca , MD 20830

Phone :   301-977-0438

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ETN3 1963

Message :   thanks for the website. I wonder how TES is doing. Anyone seen Larry Lichty RD3?

Name :   Kathy Bezrutch

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :   My father served on the Thomaston - his name is Rudy Bezrutch - Engineering. He retired as LtCdr

Name :   John Schlick

Address :   24160 Calvin

City, State, Zip :   Dearborn, MI 48124

Phone :   1-313-277-8795

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ht3/ht2 at time

Message :   There is a lot of ol frinds from 76/77 west-pac ans 78 ship yards i will be sending e-mail to some of you

Name :   joseph gore

Address :   po bx 267

City, State, Zip :   brunswick , n.c. 28424

Phone :   910-640-3829

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   sh3

Message :   i served aboard the TOM-CAT from 1968 to 1970,i am looking for Bobby Little,george washington,Jessie Jones,me and few more of shipmates enjoyed our self in Subic Bay-contact me guys--Joe.

Name :   James L Stuart

Address :   41724 B Little Lake Rd

City, State, Zip :   Mendocino, Ca 95460

Phone :   707-937-5468

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MMC USN RET

Message :   Served on Thomaston from April 58 to August 61

Name :   manuel jennings

Address :   2628denmark rd

City, State, Zip :   columbus oh 43232

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   RM2

Message :

Name :   ELDREDGE,JOHN

Address :   1612 DANBURY CT.

City, State, Zip :   BLUE SPRINGS MO,64015

Phone :   (816)224-5775

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MM2,76-79

Message :   GATORS RULE!!

Name :   Bill Adams

Address :   106 Oak Street

City, State, Zip :   Cumberland, MD 21502

Phone :   301-722-5929

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   E-3 1970

Message :   Do you have any photos or crew rosters of this year. Great to see my ship again after all these years. Thanks

Name :   Harold meeuwes

Address :   311 crippen st

City, State, Zip :   cadillac mi 49601

Phone :

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   MS3

Message :

Name :   Harold meeuwes

Address :   311 crippen st

City, State, Zip :   Cadillac mi 49601

Phone :   (231)775-3385

E-mail :   [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :   ms3

Message :   I was on board from 1983-1984 I was one of the lasr crew member on the quarter deck before she was tugged to Bremerton Wa,and was part for the court marshall of the C.O. When I was in the ship yards in Bremerton WA on the USS LONG BEACH (CGN9)the Tommy

Name : curt talburt

Address :

City, State, Zip : washington

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : bmsn

Message : served on thomaston 83-85 1st div.

Name : curt talburt

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info : bmsn

Message : oh yea i was on the decomisioning crew for the thomaston

Name : Leo R Levrault

Address : 123 Hot and Cold ln

City, State, Zip : Somerset Ma 02720

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : sm3

Message : Just want to say hi to all the guys .I served on the tommy t from 1979-1982. I left my e-mail address if u remember me please drop me a line!

Name : Walter Raney

Address : 9057 Fryland Rd

City, State, Zip : Orlando, Fl 32817-1713

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : IC1 USN Ret.

Message : I was stationed on the USS Cabildo(LSD-16) from 1958 thru 1963. This was one of bmy better ships. I really enjoyed duty on an LSD.

Name : Mike Meissen

Address : 967 Ridgewood Drive

City, State, Zip : Corona, Calif. 92881

Phone : (909)272-8218

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MR2 in "A" Division, April '72 to Oct '74

Message : Just foolin' around and found your website. It's great!!Tommy Tinker was my first duty station after A school in San Diego. I went on two cruises, had wild times in Australia, New Zealand, Colombo Celon, and getting the coconut crabs drunk in Diego Garcia

Name : TOM NELSON

Address : 740 HOME AVE

City, State, Zip : EDWARDSVILLE IL. 62025

Phone : 618 656 0131

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SN 1952 54 CAPTAINS GIG

Message : USS DONNER LSD 20 1952 -54. WE NEED AN LSD MUESUEM.HELP US SAVE THE DONNER FOR THAT PURPOSE CONTACT ME OR [email protected] HAVE THE WHEELS TURNING. IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Name : David Gubbels

Address :

City, State, Zip : Minnesota

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BT3

Message : 1973-1975

Name : L. G. Hammond

Address : 157 Holly Hills Court

City, State, Zip : Athens, GA 30606

Phone : 706-369-1871

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SK2 (1971-1972) LT, SC, Ret.

Message : Served on the Thomaston from 1971 - 1972 as GSK LPO. Deployed (independent steaming) to Diego Garcia to deliver equipment to the new base. Visited Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, Ceylon/Sri Lanka, Diego Garcia, Singapore, Philipines, Hong Kong, and Japan

Name : Jeff Sewell

Address :

City, State, Zip : Indianapolis, IN 46268

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : ET3 USN

Message : Served aboard USS Curts in Japan, 94. Glad to see there are more of us out there than we know. Thinking about us veterans around Memorial Day, I just want to thank those who served in all wars and conflicts. Lord knows where we would be without all of our

Name : Keith Due

Address : Box 658

City, State, Zip : Washburn ND 58577

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : EN2

Message : Served on board the USS Thomaston from 3/76-7/79. Assigned to A-Gang.

Name : Len LaMantia

Address : 9952 Rt 119 Hwy South

City, State, Zip : Blairsville, Pa. 15717-7657

Phone : 724-248-3442

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SN, 2nd Div. 69 - 71

Message : Just an update on address and e-mail. Has anyone seen or heard from Dave Floyd, BM3, same time frame. Dave lived in Compton, Ca.

Name : Dennis G. Grissom

Address : 375 Arrowhead Ln.

City, State, Zip : ShepherdsvilleKY40165

Phone : 502-543-6767

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Cpl. USMC

Message : First time aboard ship was on the USS Thomaston.Deep Water Pier #1 DaNang,RVN. I remember so well some 31yrs later due to my being sick for the first 14 days. 31 and one half days later officer's,crew & jarheads landed on the beach at DelMar,CA. to a Mari

Name : Jim 'Tex' Collins

Address : USS Fort Marion LSD-22

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : EN3 1958-1961

Message :

Name : David G. Hammock

Address : 5538 Gordon Ave NW

City, State, Zip : Cedar Rapids,Ia.52405

Phone : (319) 396-5065

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM2 at time of transfer

Message : I served aboard the Thom. from 1957-1961, in M div., in the After engine room.The best shore duty I ever had.Some might remember me by a nickname 'Ring-Eye'.Hope to see a lot of you at the reunions.

Name : raj

Address : 396,toorak road toorak

City, State, Zip : melbourne,victoria,3142

Phone : 0398274407

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :

Name : USS Thomaston

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message : We are always looking for crew members so if you know anyone who served on the Thomaston please have them contact us or sign the guestbook.

Name : Cody (james) Smid

Address : P.O. Box 2496

City, State, Zip : Gallup , N.M. 87305

Phone : (818) 384-4891

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Dad's a Navy Man

Message : My dad was on the LSD-28 between 58' and 62'. I am not sure excactly what days he was on but he was going to let me know. I think his rank was FD3. He would like to know if there were any other people during that time here. So if so please let me know by

Name : John J Perillo

Address : 8 Henry Drive

City, State, Zip : Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Phone : 845 298 2569

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Sargeant USMC

Message : I went to Danang RVN aboard the Thomaston in August 1965. We left out of SanDiego, I was with the 7th Engineers, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton CA.

Name : Bob

Address : McCord

City, State, Zip : Boise Id. 83713

Phone : 208-377-5205

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BMSN

Message : Was in 2nd Div. from 9/62 til6/66. I was listed in previous guestbook and found several shipmates that i,m in contact with frequently. Would like to hear from more. Just changed e mail add. so use this one.

Name : BILL THOMASTON

Address : 48 TIDWELL

City, State, Zip : HENDERSON

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MSgt USAF ACTIVE DUTY

Message :

Name : R. G. "Dick" Nethercot

Address :

City, State, Zip : Wichita, KS

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : YN3

Message : On board for one WESTPAC cruise during 1959-61. CO was Capt Benjamin Jarvis.

Name : Dave "George" Georges

Address : 607 N. California

City, State, Zip : Mundelein,Illinois,60060

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3,E4, #2 Engine Room

Message : Just trying to get in touch with any of my fellow engine room buddies who served aboard the ship from 6/71 to 9/74. Or any of my "WINGWALL WEIRDOS"

Name : Don Pickering

Address : 870 Bramble Ln.

City, State, Zip : Corona, Caifornia.92880

Phone : 909-817-9122

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BT2

Message : I was aboard the ship from 1959 to 1962

Name : baca richard

Address : 1319 summerfield pl,

City, State, Zip : albuquerque, n m

Phone : 5058399168

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : e3

Message : Was on the ship from 1963 to 1966 want to know if any of my friends are still around.

Name : Richard J Baca

Address : 1319 Summerfield pl. S.W.

City, State, Zip : Albuquerque,N.MX

Phone : 5058399168

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SN

Message : Was on the LSD 28 1963 to 1966 in first div.Left in 63 as a BM3 to the APA195.The 28 was my home hope to hear from some shipmates.Trying to make the renuion this year.

Name : Rick Baca

Address : 1319 Summerfield PL. sw

City, State, Zip : Albuquequer N.M.

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SA SN BM3

Message : Was on the 28 1963 to 1966 was in first div.Knew Defoe BM1 also Goff BM2.Like to hear from shipmates.Thanks Baca

Name : Mooney, Bill

Address : 33100 HWY 300

City, State, Zip : Bigelow, AR 72016

Phone : 501-330-2843

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Capt, USNR (Ret)

Message : I served aboard Thomaston from 4/67 to 4/69.

Name : Peter Kenville

Address : 410 96th av se

City, State, Zip : Everett Wash

Phone : 425-335-7978

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : HT3 1977-1980

Message : Last time I signed this gestbook I put up the wrong e-mail address. this one is the right one... I was in R-Div. from 77-80 Real cool to have this site to look up old buddys... Anyone know where Dave Kunz is? He ran the site-TV station onboard... Any othe

Name : R E McCrary

Address : pob 2241

City, State, Zip : Vancouver, Wa. 98668

Phone : 360 241 1109

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RD3 1955-1961

Message : I served aboard the Thomaston from May 1957 until June 1959, when I transfered to shore duty at Brunswick Gerogia.

Name : Baca Richard

Address :

City, State, Zip : Albuquequer,N.M.

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : sn Bm3

Message : Was on board 1963 to 1966 was in first div. remmenber BM1 Defoe and Goff BM2 any shipmates out there give me a buzz on my E-mail. Thanks R, Baca

Name : Manuel J. Fregoso

Address : 5072 W. Pheasant Street

City, State, Zip : Tucson, AZ 85742

Phone : (520) 744-3690

E-mail : [email protected] or [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : PC3, USN

Message : Served aboard USS Thomaston (LSD28) from Oct '67 to '69 as a SA and SN with 2nd Division. Made PC3 as I transfered to RivRon 15.

Name : Jack Rogers

Address : 1408 Tiger Lily Ln

City, State, Zip : Joliet, Ill 60435

Phone : (815) 744-5714

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RM3

Message : New address & e-mail..Plank owner. On deck force for awhile then into radio shack. Looking to contact any other C div. guys. Great job with this. On board 54-56

Name : Rick Baca

Address : 1319 Summerfield pl. SW

City, State, Zip : Albuquerque N.M.

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Bm3

Message : Like to hear from anybody that served on th 28 1963 to 1967.Was in first div. Thanks R,Baca

Name : Kip Campbell

Address : 16910 Cross Springs Dr.

City, State, Zip : Houston, TX 77095

Phone : 281-463-6547

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : E-3, Fireman,1964

Message : Interested in finding out about some of the crew I served with.

Name : Arthur D. W. Bixler

Address : P.O.Box. 1121

City, State, Zip : Deer Park,WA. 99006

Phone : 509-487-7949

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Seaman/Firstclass-65-66

Message : Hello Thomaston, It has been a long time sence 1965-66 and coming accross your internet sight sure brings back some memories.....

Name : Leonard Lewis

Address : 8050 Eppick Ct

City, State, Zip : Lemon Grove, ca 91945

Phone : 619 620-1306

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : OS2

Message :

Name : Bob "Gomer" Gilmore

Address : 20326 80th Ave SE

City, State, Zip : Snohomish, WA. 98296

Phone : (425) 483-9772

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SF 2 , 1966-1970

Message : Served four years in "R" Division on the Thomaston. Made three WESPAC cruises, and had a lot of good times, and made a lot of good friends. Would be happy to hear from any shipmates. (Just FYI, Jim Watson-SF3, Deceased. Jim "Alex" Alexander DC3, Decease

Name : Dennis Delaney

Address :

City, State, Zip : Redding Ca.

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : shipfitter 2 R div 69-72

Message : TRYING TO FIND ANY INFO ON FULLER DOUGLAS GEORGE SF3 ALSO WORKED IN ENG.ROOM REMBER FANTAIL GANG I AM IN CONTACT WITH KORY JACOBS HM3 70-72

Name : Ronald J. Ziecker (Zeke)

Address : 89 South Vaughn Street

City, State, Zip : Springville, New York 14141

Phone : (716)592-7337

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3-Jan.-Aug. 1961

Message : Does anyone remember me from the rear engine room? Thanks Bob K. for steering me to this site. Great pictures. Sorry, I don't have any to contribute but am still looking through things from the past. Even only eight months on the ship left great memories.

Name : robert willbee

Address : 6569 shadow hawk dr

City, State, Zip : citrus heights, ca 95621

Phone : 916 728-5698

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : 0ss2, 1973-1977

Message : Would like to check out the reunion this year.

Name : joseph gore(gore) sh3

Address : p.o. box 267

City, State, Zip : brunswick,n.c. 28424

Phone : 910-640-3829

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : sh3

Message : looking for some shipmates, i served aboard the uss thomaston lsd28 from 1968 to 1970, looking for bobby a. little, last home town was greenville, s.c. also looking for jesse jones, last home address was vicksburg,missippi, please repond by email or phone

Name : Raymond Hammer

Address : 5020-d Baltimore Dr 107

City, State, Zip : La Mesa CA 91941

Phone : 619-218-5039

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : civilian,navy brat, fan

Message : Best wishes to the crew and families of the Thomaston. In appreciation for what you go through to keep the world a safe place in which to live.

Name : George Hartson

Address : 22530 Gordon

City, State, Zip : St. Clair Shores,MI.48081

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : bmsn

Message : I served aboard the USS Plymouth Rock LSD 29 between '59 - '61 Just wanted to say Hi to fellow Gators.I enjoyed your site Thanks

Name : Avelino Fernandez

Address : 179 Plains Road

City, State, Zip : Augusta NJ 07822

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : EM 3 1956 to 1958

Message : Just wondering who is still around. What happened to the ship? I lost touch with many of shipmates .

Name : L.H. Ross, Jr.

Address : P.O. Box 842

City, State, Zip : Bonners Ferry, ID. 83805

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Maj., USMC (Ret.)

Message :

Name : Bill Carter

Address : 104 N Regency Dr.

City, State, Zip : Bloomington,Il 61701

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SK 3

Message : Served on USS White Marsh LSD-8 and USS Fort Marion LSD-22 in 1956

Name : Larry L. Hund

Address : 2301 Shawnee

City, State, Zip : Waukegan, IL 60087

Phone : (847) 662-0391

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : E-7, SFC, U.S. Army, 71L40

Message : A very nice web site. TREA's reunion is better but your complete layout really looks good.

Name : Jeff Jones

Address :

City, State, Zip : Whitehall MI, 49461

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3

Message : Served with Ken Billiot, if you read this, please e-mail me!

Name : Prescott, QM3

Address : USS Catamount LSD-17

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info : 1960-1964

Message :

Name : Donnie Beaver

Address :

City, State, Zip : Beaumont, Ca 92223

Phone : (909)769-9690

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BM1

Message : I was BM1,LPO. 1st Div from 1973 till 1977

Name : James K. Ringwood

Address :

City, State, Zip : Woodbridge NJ 97985

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SM 2

Message : Served on Thomaston from Feb 1969 to September 1972, Was longest serving crew member when I was discharged.I was Assistant Chief Master At Arms. Did 3 Westpac tours aboard her. Would love to hear from any old shipmates.

Name : Robert B Anstead

Address :

City, State, Zip : Morton Wa 98356

Phone : 360-496-0376

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BM-3 1stDiv SPO

Message : 1970 - Dec7,1971

Name : Delgado, Phil

Address :

City, State, Zip : Arlington, VA 22201

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : LCDR (LDO)

Message : I was a YN2 assigned to the Captain's Office during the period of 1976 through 1977.

Name : Keith A Due

Address : Box 658

City, State, Zip : Washburn N D 58577

Phone : 701-462-3249

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : EN 2

Message :

Name : Larry Wojton

Address : 1221 Chase Heritage Cir. #304

City, State, Zip : Sterling, VA 20164

Phone : 571-434-9164

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : E5, RM2, 64-68

Message : Steam WETSU, and had the Gator Navy by the tail. Proud to say I was a Tomcat.

Name : Dennis Delaney

Address : 14852 Cloverdale Rd.

City, State, Zip : Anderson Ca.

Phone : 530 357-2949

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SF2 shipfitter second class

Message : served on thomaston 1968-1971

Name : Rod Stockton

Address : 1695 E. County Rd D #230

City, State, Zip : Maplewood, Mn 55109

Phone : 651-779-0270

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : DK2

Message : 1971-1972. Two Westpacs. Would love to hear from You! Rod

Name : Ken Atkinson

Address : 512 Springwood Drive

City, State, Zip : Little Rock, AR. 72211

Phone : 501-225-6167

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : OS2

Message : I served 1971-1975

Name : Samuel H Drew

Address : P.O.Box 30

City, State, Zip : Eddington Me 04428

Phone : 8436423

E-mail : Lman 2243@aol

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BM3 65-69

Message : Happy to be on board.Looking forward to hearing from some of my old shipmates

Name : STAN WESTFALL

Address : 306 N. VILLA AVE.

City, State, Zip : FRUITLAND PARK, FL.

Phone : 352 728 1382

E-mail : SWESTF4712

Rate, Rank, Service Info : EM2

Message : I WAS ON THE COMMISSIONING CREW IN 1954

Name : Mike Romer

Address : 7905 Jeffery Av.

City, State, Zip : North Port , Fl. 34287

Phone : 941-429-9837

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MSSN

Message : I was on board the Thomaston late 1975- mid 1976. I would like to hear from anyone onboard at that time. Thanks Mike

Name : CWO4/BMC CHARLES WOLRIDGE

Address : 1450 LOUDEN LANE

City, State, Zip : IMPERIAL BEACH, CA 91932

Phone : 619 424-3173

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : CWO4/BMC

Message : SERVED ON THE TOMMY T 1980 TO 1983 THEN ON TO SUBIC BAY. PRESENTLY STATIONED AT COMPHIBRON ONE TO RETIRE 1 JULY 2002 WITH 30 YEARS.

Name : Leroy Wilson

Address : 3990 Heron Bay Loop Rd.

City, State, Zip : Coden, AL. 36523

Phone : 3348734563

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : GMG3 1972-1975

Message : Formaly from Louisiana. Was good friends with James Breaux and brother George Breaux.However have lost contact with everone since leaving in 1975. Would like to see everone again

Name : Willy Akers

Address : 945 E. Pabor Ave.

City, State, Zip : Fruita, Co.

Phone : 970-858-4861

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : FTG2 1972-1975

Message : Hello to all from"Green Akers".

Name : Ron Fernades

Address : 2200 Coronado Ave

City, State, Zip : San Diego CA 92154

Phone : 619-575-2825 HOME 619-556-7009 WORK

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : PNCS(SW) Retired

Message : Went aborad the Thomaston in January 75 at Subic Bay as a PN1 (COMMAND CAREER COUNSELOR). Made Chief onboard in October 1976. Initiated on the way from Subic to Pearl Harbor. Contracted Hepatitis and had to go straight from the ship to Balboa upon arrival in San Diego. I remember loading cars and going to San Francisco, not knowing were we were going to go into the shipyard. Fortunately it was Seattle. Had many good times there until my departure in January 1978. T

Name : FRANCIS BOURGEOIS

Address : 140 COFFEE COURT

City, State, Zip : GIBSON,LA. 70356

Phone : (985) 575-3756

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BOILER TECH.,E-6, 78-80

Message : I Came aboard when the ship was in Seattle, WA in the shipyards and departed the ship after the West PAC Cruise of 79-80 It is good to see that not everbody has forgotten the people that has service their country.

Name : John Campbell Jr.

Address : 501 E. Arkansas

City, State, Zip : Sweetwater, Texas 79556

Phone : 915-235-1421

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : CS-3rd. class P.O.

Message : Hi, I am looking for someone that I may know. I was on the ship '69-'73

Name : Robert Salin

Address : 5445 E. Virginia

City, State, Zip : Phoenix Az, 85008

Phone : 602-840-3390

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : GMG3 from 76-80

Message : Hello Thomaston crew.... anybody out there that went thru the overhaul 77-79 at todd ship yard in west seattle, boy what a time that was! then shortly after that was west pac. I still have a cruise book from westpac 79-80 I look at those old pics and it s

Name : Jim Hinde

Address : PO BOX 21804

City, State, Zip : SEATTLE WA 98111

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : ETNSN Served aboard this floating piece of rust from June of 71 to September of 72.

Message : Delaney told me to check out this site, pretty cool. There are countless memories of friends and events from my two Westpacs that I will forever carry in my heart...but let it be known that there was only one SECOND SATURDAY MUSIC FEST! Peace.

Name : robert w. cook

Address : 62 old orchard drive

City, State, Zip : chatsworth,ga 30705

Phone : 706-422-8302

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : e-3 sn

Message : served 1962 to 1964

Name : Martin j Keane

Address : 28 windsor terr

City, State, Zip : Freehold NJ 07728

Phone : 732 780-3327

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3 5239775

Message : I was gators on the uss spiegel grove lsd 32 between 1959 to 1962

Name : Lawrence Conner

Address : 6 Prospect Street

City, State, Zip : Saugerties, NY 12477

Phone : 845-246-4320

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3- LSD 28 (1963-67)

Message :

Name : Gordon S Lenhardt

Address : 6709 El Capitan Cr

City, State, Zip : Stockton, Ca. 95210

Phone : 209-955-1384

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : ENC

Message : Served onboard Thomaston 1970-72 In charge of "A" Gang

Name : curt talburt

Address :

City, State, Zip : washington

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : bmsn

Message : served on thomaston 83-85 1st div. i was on the decomisioning crew for the thomaston

Name : Jones, Michael Robert

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message : Served aboard 1980 to 1983

Name : John T Mckeag

Address : 11503 178 th St ch. w.

City, State, Zip : Illinois City IL 61259

Phone : 309-798-2048

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3 1957-1960

Message : I am John's e-mail contact.Many of you may have met John at the reunions. John has had a stroke and truly enjoys hearing from any one who served on the Thomaston,especially his shipmates. John has lots of pictures and a log of his and other sailors duties

Name : Charles (Chuck) Firth

Address : 27 Spruce Lane

City, State, Zip : Auburn, NH 03032

Phone : (603) 483-8996

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : HM2

Message : This brings back many memories. I served aboard the Thomaston during 1974 and 1975. She was nicknamed the ThommyMaru because of all the WestPac time as I recall.

Name : Gerald Cobb

Address : 4556 Hwy. 3278

City, State, Zip : Natchitoches, LA 71457

Phone : 318-352-3386

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3

Message : I would like addresses and names of former crew members and be added to muster and mailing lists.

Name : Jody Fugate

Address : 15436 60.50 Road

City, State, Zip : Montrose, Co. 81401

Phone : 970-240-9756

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RM3

Message : Served on the USS THOMASTON from January 1972 until late 1974.

Name : Ed Payne

Address : 1245 295th Ave.

City, State, Zip : West Point iowa, 52656

Phone : 319-528-6203

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3

Message : served aboard in 80-84 in the aft engine room would like to get in contact with old shipmates and if anyone knowing how to reach harvey hileman let me know please.

Name : Joseph H. Sievers

Address : 519 Ruskey Lane

City, State, Zip : Hyde Park, NY 12538

Phone : (845) 266 3246

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RD3, member of original crew to 6/54

Message :

Name : Jody Yatzor

Address :

City, State, Zip : Orange Park, FL

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : DKCS(SW)

Message : I served aboard the Thomaston from January 2nd 1982 until the decommisioning date. I walked aboard as an DKSR and left as a DK2. I will never forget the good times I had and some of the friends I made. As I near retirement I think of those times alot. Tha

Name : Dave (Sid)

Address :

City, State, Zip : Phoenix AZ

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BT2 EBO1 Forward Fireroom

Message : I served on the "Tommy T" ( USS Thomaston) from 1979 until it was decommisioned in 1984. I worked in the Forward Fireroom and was on Special Sea Detail as the BTOW when the ship's port propeller hit a reef in Hawaii. You haven't lived until you have fel

Name : Dave (Sid) Valentine

Address :

City, State, Zip : Phoenix AZ

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BT2 EBO1 Forward Fireroom

Message : I served on the "Tommy T" ( USS Thomaston) from 1979 until it was decommisioned in 1984. I worked in the Forward Fireroom and was on Special Sea Detail as the BTOW when the ship's port propeller hit a reef in Hawaii. You haven't lived until you have fel

Name : Captain F. E. "Dutch" White, USMC (Ret)

Address :

City, State, Zip : Prescott Valley, AZ

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Mustang Captain/MGySgt

Message : I have very fond memories of the USS Thomaston in the summer of 1960. My Marine unit was "F" Company 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. You picked us up at Subic Bay and took us on a memorable cruise around westpac then dropped us off at Naha, Okinawa. T

Name : Bob Kuykendall

Address : 628 Metairie Dr.

City, State, Zip : greenwood, IN. 46143

Phone : 317-888-1047

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MR2 58-62

Message : My email address will change 01-17-01 [email protected] Everone reading these messages please sign complete address if you are a Thomaston shipmate

Name : Lisa Defferding

Address : 112 E. Quincy St.

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message :

Name : Mark Wilson

Address :

City, State, Zip : Ft. Lauderdale , Fl.

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BT2

Message : Steamed aft engineroom as a BTOW 1980-83, Continued my Goverment Service as a Refrigeration Engineer GS-6 in Military Sealift Command.Currently working as a HVAC Mechanic.Anbody know the whereabouts of Jamie Verble ???..

Name : Gene Russell

Address : 132 co rd 902

City, State, Zip : Etowah Tn 37331

Phone : 4232632059

E-mail : RussellC5.msn.com

Rate, Rank, Service Info : DK2

Message :

Name : dror endevelt

Address :

City, State, Zip : Israel

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info :

Message : a great web site. I salute to the memory of those young men and weman who served in the U.S. navy fighting against all forces of evel around the world - espesially during World War 2.

Name : Stan Baczynski

Address : 3129 Chateau Way

City, State, Zip : Lemon Grove,CA.91945

Phone : 619-686-6231

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Lt.jg. at time of service

Message : Auxiliary Division Officer Asst Eng Off 3-M Coord. Special sea and Anchor Detail OOD Wave Guide Commander

Name : Matt Mattingly

Address : 4520 S. Holland St.

City, State, Zip : Littleton, CO 80123

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : HM3

Message :

Name : Stan Baczynski

Address : 3129 Chateau Way

City, State, Zip : Lemon Grove,CA.91945

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Ens./LTjg.: 1969-1972

Message : Forgotten info from the first message(s). Looks like my first was entered twice.

Name : Jim Switzer

Address : 4629 Southampton St.

City, State, Zip : San Diego,Ca.92117

Phone : (858)565-4599

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : FTGC(RET)

Message : I served on the "Tom Cat" from Feb.'61-Mar.'62. as an FTG3. As I look throuh the list of shipmates I don't see an awful lot of folks who were on board during that period. I guess that time has taken its toll.

Name : Douglas Muir

Address :

City, State, Zip : Medford,NJ 08055

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BT3

Message : I WASIN THE AFT FIREROOM AND OIL SHACK 80-83 NICKNAME WAS T-BONE

Name : steve vreeland

Address :

City, State, Zip : new jersey 07436

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : sm3

Message : i was stationed on lsd 28 after i got out of basic and signal school in 1968. i stayed on the ship until i got orders to vietnam and did my entire enlistment on brown water lst's after i left the thomaston. i worked for SM1 Major, if he reads this he gave me my first and only art. 15. i learned my lesson and had a good 4 yr enlistment. good to see the old ship. i met some good people and went on to other tours in vn with some. good luck to all who served

Name : Captain F. E. "Dutch" White, USMC (Ret)

Address :

City, State, Zip : Prescott Valley, AZ

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : Mustang Captain/MGySgt

Message : I have very fond memories of the USS Thomaston in the summer of 1960. My Marine unit was "F" Company 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. You picked us up at Subic Bay and took us on a memorable cruise around westpac then dropped us off at Naha, Okinawa. T

Name : AL STOUFFER

Address : 5432 TAYLOR ST.

City, State, Zip : DAVENPORT, IA. 52806

Phone : 563-388-8170

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BTFN

Message : ON THE TOMMY T 75-78. I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU GUYS SOON.

Name : Ron McCoy

Address : PO Box 887

City, State, Zip : Chewelah WA 99109

Phone : (509)935-6839

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BM3 77-78

Message :

Name : Robert Gregory

Address : 4856#1 E. Michigan St

City, State, Zip : Orlando, Fl 32812

Phone : (407) 382-5685

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BM3

Message : My brother Ken and I were on Thomaston from '64-'68 in First Division. The Capt. was O'neil. Our Div. Leader was Tom Defoe. What a great time we had.

Name : H.P. JOHN

Address :

City, State, Zip : TEXAS

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : F.P.FN

Message :

Name : Larry S. Lichty

Address : 12882 Dean St.

City, State, Zip : Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RD3

Message :

Name : Larry S. Lichty

Address : 12882 Dean St.

City, State, Zip : Santa Ana, CA 92705

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RD3

Message : Served aboard from 1961 to 1964. Made 2 westpac cruises, Cuban blockade and several other "adventures". Great memories - great crew. Still friends and keep in touch with several shipmates.

Name : Gordon J Gellner

Address : 15 Plymouth Ave

City, State, Zip : Mill Valley, Ca 94941

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RM3, E5

Message :

Name : Doug Stearns

Address : 5603 Eagle Trace Drive

City, State, Zip : Arlington TX 76018

Phone : (817) 467-5719

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3, 1968-1970

Message : Served in the engine room during my tenure on Tommy T. I remember the typhoon we went through most of all!

Name : William R Delozier

Address : 484 Sealey Drive

City, State, Zip : Wewahitchka, Florida 23465

Phone : 850.827.2112

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : L/Cpl USMC

Message : SLF 1/26 5th Marine Division. "A" Co. 5th MT Bn. Along w/ USS Iwo Jima LPH 2, and USS Vancouver LPD 2.

Name : David Hale

Address : 2341 n. 600 east

City, State, Zip : Windfall, IND 46076

Phone : 765-557-9633

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : mm2

Message : Worked back aft engineroom thru 1980 to 1983 oct. Missin all the fun we had. Anyone know whereabouts of Bobby Miller .

Name : Sherman Biss

Address : 25l3 Fulford St.

City, State, Zip : Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

Phone : 6l6-3443553

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SK3 1957-1960

Message : I attended the 2000 reunion is St. Louis(great job was done by the organizers) Also was nice to see a couple fellow poker players Fleming and Melvin in attendance. Would like to hear from any S Division personel 1957 to1960 or any 0ne on board at that tim

Name : Ron Kennedy

Address : 11832 W. Virginia

City, State, Zip : Avondale, Ariz. 85323

Phone : 623-907-3688

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : PN3, USN

Message : I put in over 2 years on two LSD's. The USS EPPING FOREST LSD4 and the USS GUNSTON HALL LSD5. From 1957-59. Part of the alligator navy.

Name : Lori Buck

Address : 5709 fountainhead

City, State, Zip : enid,ok.,73703

Phone : 580-233-3852

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : daughter

Message : I am a daughter of a plankholder of te u.s.s. Thomaston. my dad passed 10years ago. im getting all his history together for my son. my dad retired after 22 years. bt1 william e. tompkins.

Name : Lester A. Pilipiak

Address : 82 66th Place

City, State, Zip : Merrillville, In 46410

Phone : (219) 769 4610

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM3 1959 thru 1962 Forward Engine Rm.

Message : The Thomaston was my home for 3 yrs and 5 mos. and loved it, not enough to reenlist I now have enjoyed 2 reunions (one in Kalamazoo, one in St. Louis, and am looking forward to the one this year

Name : Greg Harper

Address : 215 NE Wilshire

City, State, Zip : Bartlesville, Ok. 74006

Phone : 918-333-8866

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : SM-3 1967-1968

Message :

Name : John H Rumer

Address : 49 Douglas St Unit 21

City, State, Zip : Homosassa,Fl 34446

Phone : 352-382-0246

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : MM2

Message : I was onboard from 59 to 62 in the forward engine room and had a very good time and still have a lot of good friends from those day Looking forward to seeing all of you in San Fran in Oct. We are still trying to locate people and one is Jerry McDermott fr

Name : G. T. Billy

Address :

City, State, Zip :

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RM2 USS THOMASTON 1958 -1961

Message :

Name : curry, harry

Address : 6320 boulder lk ave

City, State, Zip : san diego,ca 92119

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : rm1

Message : served aboard uss thomaston from 1959 thru 1962

Name : Fred Ritchie

Address :

City, State, Zip : Castaic, Calif. 91384

Phone :

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : CS3

Message : 1965-1969 Worked as a cook and then the last year was the Jack of the Dust. Looking back now it was a great time of life. Lots of good memories. Made lots of friends.

Name : CHRIS CHRISTY

Address : 7 RUNNING RIDGE

City, State, Zip : TRENTON,SC 29847

Phone : 803-663-6364

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : E3 bm 80 to 82

Message : I served between 80 and 82 aboard her she was a good ship,hate she was retired.But with all else she served proudly.

Name : Greg Ashbeck

Address : 2014 Ellery Ave

City, State, Zip : Clovis, Ca. 93611

Phone : 559-297-9384

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : E5, Hull Tech, Navy

Message : I was abord the Thomaston from 1972 through 1974.

Name : Jeff Motter

Address : Millbrook School; School Road

City, State, Zip : Millbrook, NY 12545

Phone : 860-435-8973

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : RM2

Message : Came to the Tommy Maru in late '73 and was onboard for the evacuations of Phnomh Penh and Saigon in the spring of '75 (operations "Eagle Pull" and "Frequent Wind").

Name : roger merry

Address : 226 n 6th ave

City, State, Zip : wausau wi 54401

Phone : 715 845 5491

E-mail : rmerry 42@aol

Rate, Rank, Service Info : hm3

Message : served aboard the thomaston as a hospital corpsman....many good memories....good crew....good liberties....the best to those that remember

Name : Bobby R. Ratliff

Address : 127 West 5th Street

City, State, Zip : San Dimas, Ca 91773

Phone : (909)599-7643

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : BT3

Message : Plank Owner. Was On Board In Foward Fire Room Until Early 56. Highlights Were Shake Down, Going Through Panama Canal Zone, Dewline Operation In 1955. Great Website To Bring Back A Lot Of Good Memories. It Would Be Nice To Hear From Old Buddies.

Name : Philip W Robinson

Address : 53 Knox st

City, State, Zip : Thomaston, ME,04861

Phone : 910-456-1394

E-mail : [email protected]

Rate, Rank, Service Info : E-2,PFC, U.S Marine corps

Message : Im from Thomaston Maine, Never new there was a Naval Ship "Thomaston". Interesting!

Name : virgil corbin

Address : 2648 westrock

City, State, Zip : hilliard ohio 43026

Phone : 614 777 7307

E-mail :

Rate, Rank, Service Info : shsn 7746511

Message :

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