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USS Kretchmer Kretchmer was assigned to active duty 12 September and served on board Astoria. Kretchmer (DE-329) was laid down 28 June 1943, by Consolidated Steel Corp., Orange, Tex.; launched 31 August 1943; sponsored by Miss Betty Kretchmer, :sister of Ens. Kretchmer continued picket and training operations in the Atlantic until 21 May 1965, when she entered Boston Naval Shipyard for overhaul prior to deployment in the western Pacific. www.navyhistory.com /DE/kretchmer.html   (749 words)

USS Santee (CVE-29) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The second USS Santee (CVE-29) (originally launched as AO-29, following reclassification as an escort aircraft carrier, was originally ACV-29) was launched on 4 March 1939 as Esso Seakay under a Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 3) by the Sun Shipbuilding and DryDock Company at Chester, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Mrs. Charles Kurz; acquired by the United States Navy on 18 October 1940; and commissioned on 30 October 1940 as AO-29, with Commander William G. Hatch in command. On 5 September, the escort carrier received, from destroyer escort Kretchmer (DE-329), 155 officers and men of the British and Indian Armies. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Santee_(CVE-29)   (2408 words)

Destroyer Photo Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) USS Yorktown (CG-43) USS Ticonderoga (CG-47) and USS Spruance (DD-963) USS Stump (DD-978), USS Yorktown (CG-48) and USS Conolly (DD-979) USS Stump (DD-978), USS Yorktown (CG-48), USS Ticonderoga (CG-47), USS Spruance (DD-963) www.destroyers.org /P-Gal-Pages/P-Gal-Dir/PhotoGallery-Other.htm   (177 words)

History of the USS Kretchmer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) I am grateful for the help of numerous shipmates and mates who encouraged me to persevere in writing the history of the KRETCHMER from her commissioning in 1943 until her second and final decommissioning in 1973 and scrapping in 1974. Fortunately, at each of our three KRETCHMER reunions in recent years, shipmates have told me of their experiences on ship and shore; and, better still, a fair number have supplied me with valuable materials for which I am deeply indebted. As I left the KRETCHMER in Manila before it returned to the States via Hong Kong, Singapore, Ceylon, Indian Ocean, Suez Mediterranean, and Atlantic Ocean, I was at a loss how to cope with this most interesting Part 3 of our history. www.megspace.com /government/kretchmer/kretchmer1.html   (865 words)

DANFS: USS Kretchmer (DE-329) Kretchmer; and commissioned 13 December 1943, Lt. R.C. Wing in command. After extensive conversion, Kretchmer recommissioned as DER-320 on 22 December 1956, Lt. Comdr. Kretchmer also made cruises to northern Europe in 1958, 1961, and 1962, and in August 1961 rescued six men from foundered Icelandic fishing vessel Sleipnir. www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USN/ships/dafs/DE/de329.html   (694 words)

SullivanGerald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)               DE 327 Skipper - LT. Comdr Wordell. 29   Transferred from the USS Brister to the USS Norris DD 859 at                           1000 hr.                                 USS Raby DE 698 and www.homestead.com /ussnorris/SullivanGerald.html   (1579 words)

USS Thomas J. Gary Before dawn of 5 September off the coast of Formosa, Thomas J. Gary and Kretchmer (DE-329) were detached from the escort carrier task group. Her commanding officer later dryly reported: "Our outbound route did not coincide with the one used inbound since we discovered that our inbound track crossed several minefields." That night, she rendezvoused with the carriers and transferred the newly freed POW's to the larger ships. On 12 October, she got underway from Charleston and crossed the Atlantic, stopping briefly at Ponta Delgada and Palma de Mallorca before arriving at Bizerte on 21 October. www.aspen-ridge.net /USS_Thomas_J__Gary/body_uss_thomas_j__gary.html   (2475 words)

USS KRETCHMER DER-329 UNOFFICAL INFORMATION CENTER The USS Kretechmer had several stages and missions in her long life. First and foremost is her WWII service, which ended 29 May 1946, when she was decommissioned and mothballed at Green Grove Springs Florida. Kretchmer then returned to Key West and final decommissioning. der329.tripod.com   (146 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Edward Surovey(FL) 904-270-5987 VFW 9-97 USS Aucilla AO-56 Mr. Joseph Coffey 908-566-3586 23 Beechwood Ter Matawan, NJ 07747-3071 USS Fabius ARV(A)-5 Mr. Raymond McCann 908-269-2582 315 Nolan Ave Nayville, NJ 08721-3411 USS Hesperia AKS-13 Mr. vets.com /alumni/navy/usn-ships.txt   (15283 words)

uboat.net - Allied Warships - Edsall class Destroyer Escorts USS Frederick C. Davis (DE 136) (lost 24 Apr, 1945) USS Holder (DE 401) (lost 11 Apr, 1944) USS Leopold (DE 319) (lost 9 Mar, 1944) uboat.net /allies/warships/class.html?ID=81&navy=USS   (87 words)

Edsall Class DE List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) The Fiske and the USS Douglas L. Howard (DE-138) were patrolling together in the Atlantic and without any other ships in the immediate vicinity when they were attacked by what was believed to be 2 German U-Boats. The USS Farquhar (DE-139), which was not in the immediate area, was called in to rescue survivors of the Fiske while the Howard circled the vicinity. The USS Merrill was stricken from the Navy Register on 2 April 1971 and was sold for scrap on 30 September 1974. users3.ev1.net /~de238/stewart/edsall_list.html   (896 words)

Destroyer Escort Historical Museum This page links you to images of the artifact displays and memorabilia donated by the DE Sailors and their families. These lockers are now converted to display items donated by DE sailors and their families. She will be glad to answer any requests concerning the exhibits and information currently on file to represent ships that are not listed. www.ussslater.org /museum   (404 words)

Tin Can Sailors Bulletin Board USS John P. Gray DE 674, APD 74 USS WIlliam C. Cole DE 641 and DD 787 Uss joseph p kennedy 850,shipmates 1957 and 1958 board.destroyers.org /discus/messages/188/188.html   (537 words)

USS Worden CG-18 Command History 1984   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) USS WORDEN commanded by Captain John E. Liebmann, USN, began 1984 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard undergoing an SRA period which lasted until May. During this SRA, WORDEN underwent modifications for the SM2-ER missile. After a tour on the staff of the Naval War College, then Commander Liebmann took command, in May of 1976, of the guided missile frigate USS TALBOT (FFG 4), operating in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. Captain Liebmann reported as Commanding Officer, USS WORDEN (CG 18) following an assignment on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations as head of the Surface Warfare Programs and Budget Branch (OP 320). cg-18.com /Command_History_1984   (737 words)

USS George E Davis DE-357  Reciprocal Links Page USS Preble DLG-15/DDG-46 This site is dedicated to the men that served aboard USS Preble. The USS ORLECK DD-886 is a monument to the men and women who built her. During World War II, USS LST 173 served in the European theater of operations moving critical supplies and men throughout the Mediterranean Sea. www.de357.com /de357linkspage.htm   (1272 words)

The Goat Locker USS Tulare (LKA 112) 1978 to 1980 NSHS SD 1980 NRMC Oakland 1980 USS Roanoke (AOR-7) 1981 to 1984 NRC Forest Park Il. 1984 to 1987 NSHS SD 1987 to 1988 USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) 1988 to 1990 NRMC Oakland 1990 to 1994 Comments: I served on the USS Hawkbill SSN666 from 3-71 to 2-74 then went to the USS Philadelphia SSN690 Pre-com crew served from 2-74 to 9-77 was lucky enough to become a plankowner. www.goatlocker.org /oldlogs/oldlogs4.htm   (6473 words)

Index The FMR hull was some seventeen feet longer and one and one half foot wider than the lead class DE, or GMT class. The extra length resulted in room for torpedo tubes to be installed for defense against surface vessels. It was not practicable to modify the almost completed units, but they would be upgraded to 5" guns as soon as possible. www.marylandsilver.com /fmr.htm   (502 words)

Guests Oct-Dec 2002 Bucher in sometime, is he A-OK? Allan MacArthur Wilson Des Plaines, IL 60016-4255 `Formerly of USS Kretchmer [DER-329) my ship was in Yokosuka, Japan on Sunday 23 JAN 1968. Our Tech Control had to enable communications with the U.S.S. Enterprise, and the only way we could set up the Comm link was by having the Enterprise position itself so that it could receive off the back of our antennas. I was on board the USS Samuel Gompers AD37, Jan 67 until Jun 68. www.usspueblo.org /v2f/association/guests072003.html   (2537 words)

History for USS Kretchmer - DER 329 I was on the Kretchmer when she changed home ports from Pearl Harbor to Key West, Fl. In the fall of 1970 we deployed over to the Azores to pick up a task force from the Russian fleet that was headed to Cienfuegos, Cuba. We sailed along side them all the way until they entered the port, and then we... www.military.com /HomePage/UnitPageHistory/1,13506,200991,00.html   (60 words)

Splinter Fleet - Guestbook Archive 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) My father, Joseph B. Griffin, Chief Pharmacistmate, served on the USS Baron (DE-166) and was transfered to the SC-775 sometime near the end of the war while in Guam. From October of 70, to June 72, I served on the USS Kretchmer DER 329 and from then until April 75, in USNR. I served on the USS SC633 from 7-43 to 3-45 as a Ships Cook I would like to hear from some of my old ship mates, Iam sure some of them are still out there. www.splinterfleet.org /sfguest_2002.php   (3709 words)

Bio Gus Kulick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Entering the Submarine Service in March 1943, Gus served with Submarine Divisions 45 and 181 until December 1944 when he reported on board USS PARCHE (SS 384) for duty. Went on to serve on board USS SEACAT (SS 399)(AUG 47-JAN 48), USS ANGLER (SS 240)(JAN 50-AUG 51), USS TIGRONE (SS 419)(AUG 51-APR 52), USS BOSTON (CAG 2)(FEB 55-DEC 55), USS KRETCHMER (DER 329)(SEP 56-JUL 57), USS GRAYBACK (SS 574)(NOV 61-JUN 62), and USS MEDREGAL (SS 480)(AUG 62-JUL 63). He retired from the Navy as an ETC(SS) in September 1966 at the end of his last tour at Naval Submarine School after 22 years active duty. stmaryssubmuseum.com /subvets/bioguskulick.htm   (283 words)

Welcome to Kev's WEBSite! We were in dry dock in Malta because of a collision with the USS Olmstead when their gyro quit working. Here goes, from Feb 15 through May 21 1963 we were on a cruse called Solant Amity IV to Africa we had a Rear Admiral as flag, a complete Marine Detachment, Band, HU-4 Detachment and an ACU-2 Detachment and a UDT Team but for some reason that's not talked about in the cruse book. On 27 May, we entered the Spanish port of Barcelona for a two day stay, and on 29 May, Spiegel Grove departed for Rota, Spain to be relived by the USS Donner (LSD-20). www.kevinflatley.com /supplement.htm   (2808 words)

Saint Michael's College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Henry received his graduate education at Harvard Business School and the University of Chicago (masters, MBA and doctorate). He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1943-46, where his ship, the USS Kretchmer DE 329, was awarded a Navy citation for rescuing British and American prisoners of war from Formosa. He has received an Alumni Achievement Award from SJU and a Presidential Citation from the CSB. www.smcvt.edu /admission/news/news_story.asp?iNewsID=365&strBack=/admission/news/news_archive.asp   (548 words)

Tin Can Sailors Bulletin Board Tin Can Sailors Bulletin Board: Looking for shipmates (DEs and others): Looking for USS Pillsbury DER-133 crew members Jan.29 2004 I was on the pillsbury only 3to4 mos when we were hit with a massive storn.we lost our front gun mount and taking on water.the super structure ripped up 7 in.and the ship was coated with thick ice.the ship almost rolled over many times.we headed for Boston ship yard for repairs. they could not repair her and I was transfered to the USS Kretchmer 329 late59 early 1960. board.destroyers.org /discus/messages/188/737.html?1005059002   (259 words)

Related Links For a brief background of Raymond Joseph Kretchmer, our ship's namesake, and the history of DE/DER-329 click on the link below. HISTORY OF THE USS KRETCHMER DE-329 IN WWII By the way, he was one of only two former cremembers to attend the der329.tripod.com /id4.html   (179 words)

Destroyer Escort Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) A Tribute To The Crew Of The USS Doyle C. Barnes DE 353 Dedicated to the USS Farquhar, (DE-139), and her crew. DEs of TransDiv 103 converted to APD fight kamikazes in Ormoc Bay www.destroyerescort.com /links.asp   (445 words)

Tin Can Sailors Shipmate Registry In Oct 1956 I went on board the USS Kretchmer 329 Made two pickets and then went to Texas to Decommission her I think I was only on board 7 or 8 months www.destroyers.org /smrde/USS_Otterstetter.html   (117 words)

DESA Message Board   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Crew members uss kretchmer DER-329 1962 THRU 1965 DESA Message Board: Seeking Shipmates or Ship Information: Crew members uss kretchmer DER-329 1962 THRU 1965 If you do not have an account, enter your full name into the "Username" box and leave the "Password" box empty. www.desausa.org /discus/messages/3/61.html   (54 words)

The BROWNWATER NAVY IN VIETNAM GUESTBOOK 1901 - 2000 Assigned to the USS Hunley AS 31 in 1969. Hay shipmates, this is Moe from the USS Delta. That, free fire zone firing was without either of the spotters since they didn't seem to be necessary when the sampans and people were in the water practically within spitting distance. brownwater-navy.com /guestbook/Gbook2000.htm   (7761 words)

The Goat Locker Comments: I'm originally from New Mexico, was a Gunner's Mate Missiles, GMM, and served aboard USS Oklahoma City CG-5, Yokosuka, Japan ('78 to '79), USS Horne CG-30, San Diego, CA ('79 to '81) and USS King DDG-41, Norfolk, VA ('82 to '86). Then on to USS Joseph Strauss DDG 16 until the end of the Australia and New Zealand visit in early spring of 1969. I was stationed at the Naval Net Depot Melville, R.I. from Dec l951 to July 1953 as 3rd class comissaryman, I transferred to the USS Harwood DD 861 In July 53 and left the ship in June l955. www.goatlocker.org /oldlogs/oldlogs8.htm   (5505 words)

HyperWar: USS Kretchmer (DE-329)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) Built at Consolidated Steel, Orange, Tex., and commissioned 13 December 1943 "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships" -- USS Kretchmer For crew lists, and reunions see the Veterans Info Page. www.ibiblio.org /hyperwar/USN/ships/DE/DE-329_Kretchmer.html   (107 words)

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