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Richard Bruner
Email: [email protected]
I was on 2 Westpacs to Vietnam on the Henry W. Tucker 1971-1973.
I was a MM3 in the after engine room. I
became a shellback on the Tucker. My best friend Ronald Blackford MM3 have many
fond memories and some bad while serving on the Tucker
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Bud
L. Kruse
Email: [email protected]
My name is Bud L. Kruse, I served aboard
the Tucker from January
1962 to August 1965 and have many fond memories while aboard the Tucker.
I think of the many great liberty calls we had in the many ports we seen.
There were good times and there were "Not such good times" such
as the many months in the Gulf of Tonkin, However it was a time in my
life I will never forget.
I have tried to contact a couple of my
former Shipmates by E-mail and for some reason both were returned, Paul Machart, Joe Purdom, Frank Hubka, Myself and one more person
all were in CO. 482 in Boot Camp together and served aboard the Tucker, I
would like to hear from any of my former crew members.
Bud Kruse
616 Shiloh Ln.
Sedro-Woolley, WA. 95280
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Paul
C. Beierschmitt, PN1 Ret.
Email: [email protected]
I served onboard the Tucker from 1972 till
decommissioning in 1973.
From there I went to Fighter Squadron
(VF-211) and then did a tour with recruiting duty in Harrisburg, Pa.. I
finished my Navy career in the reserves and retired in 1994 as a PN1.
Of all my active duty tours, my time
aboard the Tucker was
special. I still can remember a lot of the faces of the crew. I now work
for the Navy in a civilian capacity (sand crab) and teach Ships' 3-M for
Naval Sea Logistics Center. Yes it is still around after all these years.
They don't make these new ships like the
old ones.
PN1 Paul C. Beierschmitt
541 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-6410
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Terry
A. Morrison
Patrick Morrison
Email: [email protected]
Terry Morrison, RM2 aboard Tucker from
2-65 thru 3-68. My brother is Patrick Morrison, CS3--aboard
Tucker from 9-66 thru 2-68.
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John
"Kris" Krishnek
Email: [email protected]
My name is John "Kris"
Krishnek. I was a radarman first class and served aboard the Tucker for a
couple of years during the Korean War period. I've got lots of stories to
tell. I look forward to contacting any old shipmates.
I was the only regular 1st class petty
officer with six years previous sea duty and still got seasick on the
Tucker.
John E. Krishnek
380 E. Pole Rd.
Lynden, Wa. 98264
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John Shaffer, CWO3 Ret.
Email: [email protected]
I served on the Tucker from 56 to 57, I came
aboard as a SN and left as a FT3. The Tucker was my first ship and I have
many happy memories of her. Someplace in storage I may have a cruise book
from the Tucker.
I went on to serve on the following DD's
776, 846, 946, DDG 8, and finished out my sea duty on the AVM1 doing the
first at sea trials of the MK 86GFCS, Sea Sparrow, and several others.
I retired as a CWO3 and I currently work
as subcontractor at SSC G-Lakes running a part of the old FT school. I
would welcome E-mail from any of my old shipmates or anyone interested in
whats going on in A school training.
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GMG2 Paul Wood
Email: [email protected]
My name is Paul Wood GMG2. I served on the Tucker from June 1967 to July 1969.
I arrived aboard as a "pushbutton" GMGSN out of A school in
Great Lakes.
I remember a six-month Westpac tour, then
being homeported in Yoko.
My most vivid memory was being sent down
into to the after magazine during our first day underway to chase down a
couple of pallets of white phosphorous projectiles that came loose in
heavy seas. I was never again as scared as that day. By the time we were
anchored in Da Nang Harbor the night the Viet Cong hit the airport fuel
and ammunition dumps, it was just a fun fireworks show, even with the
rockets flying almost over our heads.
I remember the EC121incident, recovering pieces
of the plane riddled with bullet holes, even though the Koreans said they
shot it down with a single missile. I mostly remember the cold on that
deck during the search. I remember my good friend, Ken Little, who died on a
motorcycle in Japan. We were plane guarding for the Forestall when the bombs blew up on
her deck, though we didn't arrive on the scene until the next day because
we were searching for a man overboard.
I have many pictures I took during my
assignment to the Tucker,
and they bring back good and bad
memories. I know life was frequently boring, but as
many things as we did at sea, not to mention on R & R, I can't
imagine how!
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BM3 Lewis Huddleston
Email: [email protected]
I flew out of NAS Alameda in the spring
of 1952. I was on Martian Mars which was the largest flying boat ever put
in regular service. When we landed in Pearl Harbor I thought that plane
was never going to stop
going down. but it did.
I shipped out of Yokosuka on a tanker and
went round and around for about 10 days . I was just a green kid and when
I transferred by highline to the U.S.S.
Mason I was scared to death. Then a few days latter I was
transferred over to the Tucker.
It was bad going from a tanker to a can. Nothing can ever describe what
it was like going from can to can. We spent a lot of time off the coast
of Korea shore bombarding and support for ground troops.
I was duty boat coxswain most of the time
I was on the Tucker. I
really did enjoy my time aboard her. Made a lot of good friends but have
not seen any of them since 1954. I did hear from two C.D. Driver and
one other. I left the ship in July 1954 after casting
off #1 line when she set sail for Westpac.
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FT2 E.E. (Pudge) Stevens
Email: [email protected]
This is E. E. (Pudge) Stevens and I
served aboard the Tucker
from October 1951 until July 1954. I went aboard as an FTSN and left as
an FT2.
While I was aboard I experienced the following:
Ship modified from having 40MM's to their replacement with 3" 50's.
Removal of the second mast and addition of the Mark 56 system to control
the
new guns.
Fire in the radio equipment room, between
Hawaii and Long Beach on way back from far east, below a magazine for the
3" shells. Addition of Hedge Hogs for submarine destruction.
Two trips to the far east including Hong
Kong. Riding out a typhoon on our way to Kobe Japan from Hong Kong to
represent the U.S. on the anniversary of Admiral Perry opening trade with
Japan. Split three seams and had to have them repaired in Yokosuka.
Being off the coast of Korea at Panmonjom
while the peace treaties were being signed.
I have contacted some of my shipmates by
telephone and the internet.
PS: Norman
E. Veesart FT1 served from 1950 – 1954. Was lead Petty officer in
FT Division after making FT2. He passed away on September 12, 1998 in
Santa Maria, California.
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IC1 Richard "Beetle"
Bailey
E-mail: [email protected]
I reported aboard the USS Henry W Tucker in 6/54 after
attending Class A IC School in San Diego. I left her in 10/57 after 3
years, 3 months and 18 days of sea duty, all of which I must say I
enjoyed most of the time. CMD
R.M. Ross was Captain when I went aboard and then was
relieved by CMD R.L. Thienes.
I have many good memories of the Tucker
and many of the crew. I also remember well the episode that Larry Duggins refers to in re-fueling
alongside the Boxer. At
the time I was busy in the IC Room trying to secure the cover on the air
supply duct to keep from flooding the Fire Control Computer and the
Switchboards. Each time the bow would go under, we would inhale a big
slug of saltwater.
Wonder if anyone knows where EM Lewis, EM Hoffman, or MM3 Curtis Smith might be?
Sorry to hear about the final fate of the
Tucker. She was a proud
ship with a proud crew.
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Jim Meuleveld, RMC Ret.
Email: [email protected]
I was the RMC aboard the HWT while it was
homeported in Yokosuka from 1968-70. It was my last ship and by far the
best. We had high moral among the crew and this translated into few
problems and making all our commitments.
The RM/ET gang was the best and did a great
job considering the heavy communications load in the 7thFlt. One example
of the can do attitude aboard is that we always had fresh water and the
A/C was always on & cold - we spent most of our time in the hot
tropics so it felt good and did a lot to keep the electronic equipment
from failing.
There weren't many boring days at sea we
had lots of unexpected excitement such as: The EC-121 recovery with USS Dale, Seadragon Ops with the USS Boston, crossing the equator
and one I remember most - barely making it back to Yoko for Xmas 1969. Capt. Story and DESDIV 32 bent
a few SOA rules transiting from the Taiwan Straits to Yoko but we tied up
at 0800 Xmas morning. The families didn't expect us until later in the
day so it was a joyous time. I knew the Signalmen aboard pretty well and
was glad to see some of them are logged in.
Recalled many others after looking in the
cruise book. Hope some RM/ET's find the site. I retired in Sept. 1975
after 20 years - worked for Intel Corp. and America West Airlines in
Phoenix until retiring for good. I now live in Chino Valley, AZ. near
Prescott.
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MM3 Ron Blackford
Email: [email protected]
I served aboard the Tucker from August,
1969 to June ,1973. I was a MM3 in the aft engine room. I have a ship's
yearbook stored somewhere around the house if this would be of any
interest.
Ron Blackford
603 Victorian Dr.
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(316) 232-3229
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EM1 John Frederici
Email: [email protected]
In Yokosuka in August 1968, I left the USS Collett (DD730) and crossed the
pier to the USS Henry W. Tucker
(DD875) where I served until March 1971.
A few of my Collett shipmates were
already aboard the Tucker, a few of us went across the pier, and a few
more reported aboard a bit later. Among those were GMG1 Larry (Sgt. Rock) Finton, SM1 John (Zeke)
Stafford, IC1 Pete Busch, EN2 Wayne (Dog) Dowey, and
others. I was pleased to see some of their names on the crew list along
with the names of, then, new shipmates Sally Salesberry (in E Gang), Tom McLaughlin (DC Gang), and Don Sprawls (one of those guys in stores)
were already aboard. Mr.
Beauchamp (my division officer) came aboard a little
later on.
I have endless sea stories about at least
half of the names I listed...and I'm sure they would rather I would
forget them...but I'll save them for the reunion in 2000, the good Lord
willing.
After leaving the Tucker, I went to Sheppard AFB, TX for
a school where I had the opportunity to visit Zeke Stafford in Seymour, TX,
while he was home on leave with his family. We had dinner at his sister's
home, went to the rodeo, and swatted a lot of skeeters.
From school, I went to NavComSta Kodiak
for a year (had to leave because the Navy handed over the station and
port to the Coast Guard...can you believe it?!)
From Alaska I went to NavComSta
Guam and ran into Dowey
and Busch again
who were both happily stationed at NavSta Guam. While on Guam I discovered
that since I had some special training, and Defense Communications Agency
already had my name, I was likely fated to another NavComSta someplace,
and in 1973, orders to a Sumner or Gearing class can were next to
impossible. I wound up with orders to NavTraCtr, San Diego, to be an EM-A
School Instructor for four years. I decided that would be too much...I'd
never get to sea again in anything but a bird farm (like Busch did later), so I got out
after my third enlistment.
I went into the Reserve for a few years,
but due to post Viet Nam cuts in Defense, Reserve Chiefs without a billet
had to pay their own way for two week training. That did it for me.
I visited Wayne and Mariko Dowey (now ENC (Ret)) a few years
ago while I was in Charleston, SC, and spent a day and night at their
home in Lugoff, SC. I speak to and see Pete (ex-ICC) and Toshiko Busch often, and would be happy to pass on
messages to them. Pete
spends winters in Hawaii and summers in the area around Wasta, SD. (not
because of he can afford it, he just can't handle the cold..... an
ICman...what can you say?)
I'd be grateful for any information
on HM1 Doc Rice, GMG1 John
Aldrich, RD1 Martin (last I knew, in the 70's, he was an
air traffic controller at Atlanta Center), EM3 Ken “Prunebooty Jones”, or BM1
"Fat Carl" Ferris. I'll be happy to hear from
any and all.
John M. Frederici
3507 Bradley Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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BT2 Robert H Jordan
[email protected]
I was on the Tucker DDR 875 during the Korea war .I left the ship
nov.1955 for San Francisco for discharge.
I went on it fall of 1953. I was BT2 when
I left it.
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Morgan Barokas RDM3/c
Email: [email protected]
My name is Morgan Barokas and I served on the Tucker from 1945 - 1946 as part of
the original crew.
I read with interest the experiences of GM2 Eugene Roll and SF2 Thomas Taylor both serving
on the
Tucker at the same time as me. I remember clearly the
experiences they relate but I wonder if they
remember when we were in the Caribbean and some hot
shot Navy pilots from Pensacola were practicing strafing runs on the
ship. I was watching from the main deck as they came at us "on the
deck" and pulling up at the last minute.
All, except one. He didn't quite pull up
fast enough and hit our "bedspring" radar antenna damaging it.
I seem to recall Captain Meyers
screaming, "He hit my new ship!!"
Anyway, the following is the C.I.C. team
of that day none of whom appear on your crew list: Lt. Bruce McDonald, Lt.(jg) Bernard Corson,
Lt.(jg) William Southworth, Ens. Elroy Frye. The enlisted
men were, in addition to me, Seymour
Bresalier, William Bunty, R.L. Clark, Don Feinsinger, Frank Fitzgerald,
Jim Hayden, Bill Lemley, Marv Rossman, Bill Miller, Ed Seitz, Glen Shepherd, Jim
Stankiewicz, Melvin
Stephenson, Jim Sterling, J.S. Swartz, Dick
Tangney, Ken Tillinghast, Walter Walmsley and Eugene Whitman.
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Ralph B. Martinez, BMCS Ret.
Email: [email protected]
I was stationed aboard the Mighty Tucker from 1972 till she
was decommed. I believe I was the last to leave the ship when she was
turned over to the Brazilians. I'm retired now, most people called me Marty.
BMCS (RET) Ralph B. Martinez.
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Leon Moore, SM3
Email: [email protected]
I reported on board Tucker 6/15/56, five
day's prior to my 21st birthday as an Sm3, met and became instant friends
with Bill Maher QM3
(from Boston MA.) who took me under his wing and explained how
to survive greyhound life! I had been aboard the Randolph CVA 15 and CINCLANTFLT
prior to reporting.
Maher introduced me to the upper
class society of Long Beach Ca.(Hollywood on the pike, Blue jackets
locker club, the 309.and few other high places)
I remember a few of the crew members: Jim Grace SN, Chuck Campos QM3, C.C. Ferris BMSN, Divers BM1, Beck QM1,and last
but not least Preacher Owen
that Divers use
to rap in the head each morning just to make Owen’s day. I left the
Tucker 11/25/57 for the Prairie
(AD-15).
Great times, great memories, great
friends, and the greatest ship.
USN 6/26/52—6/1/71
Go Greyhound
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Ray E. Schmiedecke, STCS Ret.
Email: [email protected]
I was aboard Tucker from 1949 to 1952. I was aboard when 3 of
my shipmates received Purple Hearts for wounds received at Wonson, Korea
during a shore bombardment. I went aboard as a SOSN and left as a SO2.
I had a band on the ship which became a squadron
band. We played at many clubs in Japan because there were no American
bands there at that time. I still have some old black and white photos of
our 10 piece band.
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CS2 Tom Brown
Email: [email protected]
I served aboard the Tucker from Feb.1952
through Nov.1955 was the baker, worked from 6:00 pm until 4:00 am best
job on the ship.
Live in Arizona now after 26 years with
Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept. have a few fond memories of shipboard
life.
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RD2 Glenn Mehalick
Email: [email protected]
My name is Glenn Mehalick, I served aboard Tucker in OI
division (Radarman striker to RD2) from 63-66.
My experiences and opinion mirror that of
Frank
Carroll as we served together during the same time frame. Wondering if
anyone knows the whereabouts of Al
Rohrer (Signalman 2nd) I believe he was
from Glendale California just outside of L.A. Prior to
departing for WESTPAC we tore up a lot of Hollywood and became pretty
good friends. Tried to reach him by phone about two years ago on Veterans
Day but to no avail. Also, RD2 Mike
Shevetz up around Youngstown Ohio ? Nick Horcajo (RD1) somewhere in
California ?
Glenn & Helyn Mehalick
67 Archer Ave. South
Bayville, N.J. 08721
732-606-0366
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Bill Johnson, CWO4 Ret.
Email: [email protected]
I am Bill (Stretch) Johnson. I reported aboard
in Sept. 1961 as a FA but soon found my way to deck div. I left the ship
in 1966 as a BM2.
I retired. in 1990 as a CWO4 Bos’n.
I now live in Aiea, Hawaii. I don’t
know of any ship mates here but if there is let me know.
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Bob and Bill Miller
Email: [email protected]
My name is Bob Miller my brother Bill and I were on
the Steaming "T" from Jan of 62 until Aug of 65. We were
assigned to the Tucker right out of boot camp. When we reported aboard we
were assigned to M Division I worked in the forward engine room and Bill
was assigned to the after engine room.
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Louis Hari Jr.
Email [email protected]
I was a Petty Officer in the Engineering
Department, PO3. Served aboard her from 1961-1965.
I have worked for GTE for 35 years as a
Business Analyst since leaving Tucker. Really sorry to hear that she was
used as a target ship, each of us who served aboard her loved her very
dearly. The U.S. Navy should have towed her to sea, opened her flooding
valves and let her go down on her own, she was a proud gal. I live in
Fountain Valley, California 92708. My telephone number is 714-378-9600
[Note: Louis Hari has passed
away. See Memorial List.]
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Bob Sipole
Email: [email protected]
I was on the tucker from 1960-64 as an
ICFN. please include me in the crew muster.
I would love to get to the reunion. my
brother J.W. Sipole was onboard also. He is now deceased.
Bob Sipole
2345 Calder, Apt B,
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 835-5408
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Edward L. Bell
Email: [email protected]
I don't have any great stories to tell
but remember the Tucker with many fond memories. I served on her from
Dec.61 to 64 at which time I was transferred to the USS Bryce Canyon because I was too
short to make another WESPAC cruise.
Would like to hear from anyone who may
remember me after all these years.
Edward L. Bell
3623 Rockingham Road
Davenport, IA 52802
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Richard Wilson
Email: [email protected]
My name is Richard (Rick) Wilson. I served
on the Tucker from 71-73. I was on board during her
decommissioning.
I made her last West Pac tour. At the
conclusion of that tour the war in Viet Nam ended in Feb of 73. It must
of been those 17,000 rounds the old girl sent to them on that tour.
I was an MM-3 serving in the AFT engine
room. I am very pleased to see a couple more of my AFT engine room
shipmates on this site. We were very proud of that engine room then and I
must admit to this day some 29 years later I still have the pride of that
old ship in my blood.
I left the Tucker after decommissioning
and served onboard the Stein DE1065.
It was never the same after being on the best. I now live in New Boston New
Hampshire working for Fidelity Investments. Hope to see you all at the reunion!
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Troy Krause
Email: [email protected]
Request permission to come aboard. I
reported aboard the Tucker in January 1972. I left the ship in November
1973 one week prior to the decommissioning process (I declined the
generous offer to extend my time on active duty to help with the
decommissioning).
For those who remember, I grew up with Leslie Wootton, got him drunk one night and
talked him into
enlisting with me. We gave the seaman designator in San
Diego a couple of bottles of Johnny Walker Red and he assigned Wootton to the Tucker instead of the Mars.
After a couple of months assigned to the
deck division, I volunteered to become a mess cook and after one of the
cooks jumped off the fan tail during an In-service inspection, I was
allowed to join the supply division as a cook, where I served until I
left the ship.
I remember the ships mascot, grabbing my
pants leg (usually at the instigation of Turtle, Beemer,
Wootton, or Kindig) and as the dog would not let
go, I ended up dragging him all over the ship.
I remember the many times the air
conditioner would flood the supply division berthing compartment. How the
after mount was used for the firing missions at night (and how after the
first night everyone
>would just roll over and go back to sleep when
there was a misfire). I remember all my friends, especially Lamson and Evans tacking on my
crow (as well as holding me over the side while underway). As well as
changing me from a country boy into a man, the Tucker taught me many
lessons which have helped in civilian life.
After leaving the Tucker as a CS3, I
became a police officer, earning the Medal of Valor in 1980. I spent
10 years in Law Enforcement but left after age and
injuries took their toll. At present, I am a senior computer programmer
for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and reside at 122
Willowbend, Huntsville, TX 77320 (936)295-4923 with my wife and two young
sons.
Although I have not seen Wootton in several years, He
resides in Arkansas and I will attempt to contact and advise him of this
web site and about the reunion (which I will try to attend).
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Dave Harrington
Email: [email protected]
I was aboard her from '69 to '72 I was an ETR that
worked on the crazy "DASH" (Drone Anti Sub Helicopter)... when
that was taken off, I went to the regular ET gang.... I was probably the
only "twidget" to in Weapons dept!!
I intend to go to the reunion in November, and hope
to see a lot of the old bunch there!!!
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Mike Volentine, EMC Ret.
Email: [email protected]
I served on the Tucker from December 1961 to May
1964. I have been talking to Bob Miller and he gave me the Web site
address. I have been looking at the VFW, American Legion magazines for
years and years about a reunion for the Tucker. There was a guy that tried to get one together
in 1985 by the name of Ron Campbell but it fell thru I have a
list of names that he sent to me and I will compare what is on the web
site and see who is missing. I know he is not on the list. I will do
everything that I can to find as many shipmates during my time frame to
attend the reunion. I have a listing in the back of a book (Destroyers-60
Years) that came out in 1962 that I will try get in touch with them. I
have contacted a few and will add their names and address as soon as I
can.
One other thing. The CO while I was
aboard was CDR. Egon H. Werdelman
as your list of captains state. But when we got to Boston on December 17,
1962, shortly after that Captain
Werdelman was
relieved by a LCDR Smith
who served as Captain, maybe Officer in Charge?, during our FRAM period.
He was probably Captain? from January 1963 until December 1963.
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Carl Blackwell
Email: [email protected]
In July 1946 I left Chattanooga Tenn. and
went to Nashville Tenn. and tried to join the navy but I wasn't 16 years
old so they told me to come back in a year. I went back a year later.
They sent me to San Diego for my eight
weeks of training. After my leave home I went back to San Diego.
I went aboard the USS
Henry W Tucker Dec. 13, 1947.
We went to Eniwetok in April 1948 to take
part in the atomic testing at the Bikini Islands.
I have a lot of pictures I made while on
the ship. Some of the people I remember are Gene Austin, Adam Davis, Boosher, Lackey,
Jackson and Lopez.
They called me "Blackie".
I left the Henry W Tucker Sept. 25 1948. Anyone knowing these
people or their whereabouts or anybody else on board at that time please
contact me at this E-mail address.
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EMC Frederick J. Kitch
Email: [email protected]
I served on the Tucker from May 64 to Aug 66 ,I
retired from the navy and went back to Illinois to live. I sure did miss
all the crew of the Tucker. I live in Ocean Springs, MS and am looking
forward to the reunion
we will be having lots of old times to catch up on.
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GMG1 Jim Alvarez, Ret.
Email: [email protected]
My name is GMG1 Jim Alvarez, USN, Retired and I was
assigned to the Tucker
just after Boot Camp from Jun 1969 until October 1971. I was the Weapons
Yeoman and also worked in the Education Office.
I had many great times with some of the crazy members
of the Tucker and crossed the equator my first of 8. I left the Tucker
after coming to CONUS from Japan. I was assigned to a new construction
unit in Seattle,
WA. and commissioned the USS
Lockwood DE-1064 and left in January 1974. I was assigned to
the ROTC-Reserve Unit at UTEP (University of Texas at El Paso) and
received my first BA in Education.
After that I was assigned to the USS Monticello LSD-35, my first
introduction to the other Navy. Later I was sent to the USS Alamo LSD-33 and was involved
with the 1st Marines to help get the hostages in Iran in 1980 where I
received the Silver Cross and 2 purple heart(s).
After that wonderful experience I was assigned to NAS
New Orleans and the Chief of Police where I was involved with the DEA and
US Tab. and Fire Arms doing Drug enforcement's in Central and South
America where I received my 3rd purple heart. During my recovery I received
my 2nd BA in Telecommunications from Tulane University in New Orleans and
then sent back to the fleet onboard the USS Racine LST-1191, can't get away from the Gator
Navy in Long Beach, CA and was on a test ship.
The Navy was running out of personnel and put over 12
ships out of Long Beach as Reserve ship, the worst duty yet.
After leaving the Racine I was sent to Orlando, FL:
as a Recruiter at NAD Los Angeles stationed at NRS San Fernando, CA by
Magic Mountain for a total of 9 months and then sent to SIMA Long Beach
to replace the Weapons Officer who was removed by the current CO and was
put there by the powers in Washington to bring some order to the repair
unit. I received 3 Navy Achievement Medals and eventually retired on
October 31, 1991 after 22 years.
I now work for Charter Communications in Riverside,
CA in the Advertising Department and do graphics and also work in the
Sports Department. Just received my Masters from UTEP and teach on
weekends at Alvord Unified School District for children who were born
with drug dependent mothers.
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MM1 Richard D. Schietinger
USNR (Ret.)
Email: [email protected]
I was assigned to the Tucker from 1963 to 1965 as a machinist mate first class,
and worked in the after engine room. She was a really great ship, and we
had a lot of good times during our tour of duty aboard her.
I joined the navy in 1957 and went to Camp Moffitt in
Great Lakes for boot camp and then machinist mate school. From there I
served aboard USS Xanthus (AR-19)
,USS Briareus (AR-12), USS Myles C Fox (DDR-829), USS Shields (DD-596), USS Henry W
Tucker (DD-875) ,and finally USS Canberra (CAG-2)
I left the Navy in 1967, and joined the reserves in
1977.For the next fourteen years I spent repairing destroyers in Newport,
RI assigned to a SIMA unit.
The Navy retired me off the USS Constitution in boston in 1991.
I thank the Miller
brothers for
finding me on the internet and contacting me with info on a terrific
ship. I served with the Miller
brothers on Tucker and always wondered what
they moved on to in life.
Richard D. Schietinger
75 Tashua Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611-1029.
(203)268-7466
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FTG2 Walter Hendricks
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]
My name is Walter Hendricks (Seagap) and I served aboard
the Tucker 1966 thru
1969. I was an FTG3 and just made FTG2 at time of discharge.
A couple of my most poignant memories had to be the
explosion aboard the Forrestal
and also the shooting down of the EC-121 over North Korea in the northern
Sea of Japan. The only topper to those events was the time we were
anchored in DaNang when it was over-run by VC at the beginning of the Tet
offensive. Sea Dragon exercises were also memorable. I
recognized one of the names in the list you provide, I.E. Wayne Tanner. In those days we called him
"Tan Tan"
Had a lot of good times in many ports and would like
to hear from other shipmates that served during the same period of time.
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Edward Hari
Email: [email protected]
I was on the Tucker from '61 to '64. I spent all my
time in the after fire room.
My brother, Louis
Hari, was stationed there also in the forward fire room.
I did extra duty in both fire rooms. It was a shame the ship was sunk,
but it's nice to catch up on what happened to she ship and the shipmates
you have caught up with.
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