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BM3
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WEAPONS/1ST DIVISION
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GOOD SHIP DAM GOOD CREW THE BEST TIME I HAD IN THE NAVY
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Nick
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Petro
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I'm the nephew of Mark Petrozino who served on the USS Richard E. Byrd (DDG-23).
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PN3
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1963
1966
Ships office
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Great ship and great friends.
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ST-1
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Plank Owner
1963
1964
A/F
SONAR
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I am a plank owner of the DDG-2 and DDG-23. would really like to get a copy of the cruise book for the Byrd. I have one for the Adams.
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IC1
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
R
IC Room
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Every time I return to Seattle, I remember my time at Sand Point and Todd Shipyard. Worst memory was waking up on the floor next to Yakima Annie. Worked for Chief Hill who taught me a lot. Never would have made first class without him. Great times.
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ETR3
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
OE
Radar
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IC2
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
R Division
IC Room
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I was also a member of the pre-commissioning crew
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FTM1
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1963
1968
2nd
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DDG 5 Crew Member/ Executive Director
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ETR-3
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Plank Owner
1963
1964
OE
SPS-39A Three D Radar
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FTM1
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
FOX
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On pre-commissioning and commissioning crews, made first 2 Med cruises and was in charge of the first 2 ship's parties, on Isle of Capri and at Palma De Majorca(a bar/cathouse)
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FTM3
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
G
Tartar Checkout
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Every day was a holiday, every meal was a banquet!
An experience I will nevr forget. I sure would love to get a copy of the 1966 cruise book. |
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MM1
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Plank Owner
1963
1967
Engineering "A" Gang
Machine shop
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Went aboard 1963 and joined 6 crew members @ Todd Shipyard. Stayed at Sand Point until ship was comisioned. Worked in A gang taking care of the AC and Refrigeration. Also Ships Career counselor. Pike Street was our place to be after work hours. Loved my time on the BYRD. Wish we could go back!
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MM 1
George
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Plank Owner
1963
1967
R Division
"A Gang"
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FTM2
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
FOX
ANSPG51B Fire Control Radar Tartar Missi
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I am really looking forward to the 2009 reunion. Lets see how many of the shipmates we can find, and then, get them to come to the reunion.
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FTM3
Gill
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Plank Owner
1963
1964
FOX
ANSPG 51B Tartar missle radar
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SM 3
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Plank Owner
1963
1967
OP.
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plan to attend reunion
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YN3
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
Operations-Communications
CIC
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It was my second duty station. It was an honor to be selected for a commissioning crew. Had great liberty in San Diego and Seattle. My sidekick John Paul Schosser, postal clerk and I enjoyed hitting the beach. Left for the Boston thinking it would go to North Atlantic. Ended up back in the Med. Shipped over for B school. Made YN2 sent to Ras Taunura Saudi Arabia. Returned to NORVA to SACLANT. Left Navy as YN1 to go to BU. Became a journalist and retired as a JOC.
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JOC (ret)
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Plank Owner
1963
Operations
Admin
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We trained in San Diego, then went to Bremerton, WA for more training and shakedown cruise in 1964. Transited West Coast, great time in Acapulco, Panama Canal to homeport in Norfolk. First Med Cruise was outstanding. Transferred USS Boston hoping for North Atlantic cruise went back to the Med.
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FTG2
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
Fox
DPBP
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Hello to all who served aboard the Byrd. Dave, if you're out there, please give me a call.
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SK2
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Plank Owner
1963
1967
Supply
S-1
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SK3
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
Supply
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RD 3
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
OI
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I arrived in Seattle Wa on November 15th 1963.
I passed the test for 2nd class and left the ship in Livorno Italy in January of 1965 and was discharged in the States. |
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ftm2
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
F & G
Tartar Radar
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E-5
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1963
1967
Barber
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I am the widow of Kenneth D. Sherman. I am wondering if any of his fellow shipmates are still out there. Where are you Kip Burgess or Jerry Rominee? Pleasse E-Mail me at lsjake5309@yahoo.com.
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BT2
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Plank Owner
1963
1967
ENGINEERING
FIRE ROOMS 1&2
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WORKED IN BOTH FIRE ROOMS AND WAS OIL KING
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HM3
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
OC
Sick Bayt
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Have been to the reunions in Branson & Charleston.. What a good feeling it gives me to get reunited with past shipmates and meet others. My time on the Byrd 2yrs went by so fast that seems unreal. About the only time in my life that I would like to repeat.. Thanks MATES, all of you were great..
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STG2
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
A/S
Sonar Shack
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Great ship, fine crew .... don't miss the reunions, they are good fun.
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mmfn
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
m
forward engine rm.
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transferred to the FDR in 1965 did west pac made MM2 .Transferred to the Forrestal .made west pac cruise that included the 29 july fire.
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ETR2
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
OE
Anywhere there was electronics gear
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After the Byrd I went to instructor duty at GLAKES teaching ET & DS at ET"A" school. Promoted to E6 and not quite enough time left to make E7 befor I got out August 22, 1967. Retired from U.S. Bureau of Mines in 1994. Now enjoying RVing with Sharon and building live steam locomotive in my garage
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ETR3
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
Electronics
Radar
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I knew when I was there that it would be the best memories I would have. I was right. The people were great, the travel was good and there was usually something interesting going on. Even the food was OK. Only the chickensh-t was a little annoying. Altogether It was great.
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ETR3
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
Electronics
Radar
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I knew when I joined the Navy it would be my most fun time. I was right!! Especially on the USS Byrd. The people were great, the travel was great, and there was usually something interesting going on. I wish that I could redo it. Maybe just for a few months.
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BM Stricker
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
G then 1st
Boat Deck
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Really appreciate the time I spent on board and the great men I served with. Thanks for all the good times we shared.
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MM3
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Plank Owner
1963
1967
M
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BT-E3
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
Engineering
Fire Room #2
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EN2
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
A
Aux.
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Was responsible for emer diesels, Boats, Galley Equip.
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SM3
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
oc
SIGNAL BRIDGE
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LOOKING FOR PETER A.CARROLL SM2 FM HASBROOK HGTS.NEW JERSEY
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ETR2
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
OE
CIC
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Started in Seattle, worked at Todd Shipyard fitting the Byrd. We rode the ship to Long Beach, and San Diego (where we got the dent on the port side). Then through the Canal, to Norfolk.
We went to Gitmo, Jamica, Puerto Rico, etc. |
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Rm3
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
Radio shack
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ETR2
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
OE
CICS/Radio Central
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Pre-commissioning crew.
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SN
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Plank Owner
1963
1966
First
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GMM1
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Plank Owner
1963
1965
2 nd
Mk 13 missile launcher / master @ arms
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I reported to the R E Byrd in Seattle Wa after graduation from Mk 13 missile launcher school in the Fall of 1963. What a ship what a crew, I will never forget her.
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mm3
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Plank Owner
1963
1967
m
aft engineroom
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MM1
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Plank Owner
1963
1964
AFT ENGINE ROOM
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MM-2
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Plank Owner
1964
1967
Engineering
Main Engine Room
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Fire Control Technician 3
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1964
1967
Missle System
AN/SPS ro Radar
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TM3
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Plank Owner
1964
1966
A/S
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FTM 1
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1964
1969
Fox
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RD1
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Plank Owner
1964
1965
Operation
CIC
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Joned the Byrd in Seattle Wa. in 1964, bought her to the east coast and was transfered in 1965. i retired 1975 as OSC
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ETN2
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Plank Owner
1964
1966
OE
Radio Shack
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BTFM
Don
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Plank Owner
1964
1967
#1 AND # 2 FIREROOM
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I had a great time on the ship
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EM2
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Plank Owner
1964
1966
R
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BT1
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Plank Owner
1964
1967
M
#1 FIREROOM
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BT1
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Plank Owner
1964
1967
M
#1 FIREROOM
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1964
1966
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cs3
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Plank Owner
1964
1966
supply
kitchen
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best years of my life was my time on the ship party time skee and neff and bill coty
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Shipserviceman 3rd Class
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Plank Owner
1964
1967
Supply
Ship's Store, Laundry
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Part of pre-commissioning crew. Went aboard prior to the rest of the crew to string bunks. Part of the honor guard for commissioning ceremony. Helped carry "the cake" and escorted Mrs. Richard E. Byrd which was quite an honor. I have some commissioning books and photos.
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SN
High Tide Harry
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1964
1966
FIRST
STBD. SIDE FANROOM OR OVER THE SIDE
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I HAD A GREAT TIME, DIDNT ADVANCE, GOT OUT FOR 11 YEARS AND WENT BACK IN RESERVES AND RETIRED A QMC. I GOT A DEGREE , TAUGHT FOR A WHILE, BUT FOUND MY NICHE IN SALES. I FOUND OUT BY WALKING AROUND WITH A CLIPBOARD NOBODY WILL BOTHER YOU.
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SN
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1964
1966
FIRST
OVER THE SIDE
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WE HAD STEEL SHIPS AND IRON MEN, NOW WE HAVE STEEL SHIPS AND WOODEN MEN.
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SM3
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Plank Owner
1964
1967
Operations
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BMSN
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1964
1966
!st
Forecastle
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after leaving, went into law enforcement in 1967. joined reserve in 1970, retired in 1997 as BMC. did desert storm 1991 with Cargo Handling Batt. 11.
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RD2
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Plank Owner
1964
1966
Operations
CIC
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ECM operator. After DDG-23 served in reserves while going to FSU. Worked in retail management for 35 years. Retired in 2005 and live in Tallahassee, FL
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fireman
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Plank Owner
1964
1967
m
Engine Room
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I enjoyed my time there and all the buddies to !
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Quartermaster 3rd Class
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Plank Owner
1964
1967
G Division
Bridge
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FTG3
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1964
1967
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USS Richard E. Byrd DDG-23
Shootin Steamin Richard
