USS PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATION
SHIP'S LOG (ARCHIVE)
1999 TO 2012
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Saturday 03/10/2012 8:28:45pm
Name:Richard R Ammend
E-Mail:rammend123@gmail.com
Date on Prov:Oct,1966 to Dec.1968
Div/Rate:1st seaman
Address:P.O.BOX 683 Foley,MN 56329
Phone:3209687933
Comments:I had a lot of fun and met good friends
Saturday 03/03/2012 6:32:52am
Name:Bob Rawlins
E-Mail:rrawlins2@cox.net
Date on Prov:Oct/66 to Feb/69
Div/Rate:BM3 3rd Dvi
Address:
Phone:757-641-5217
Comments:It is good to be able to get in touch with others
from the Providence CLG-6 We had some good times in WESTPAC.
Does anyone remember us being in DaNang Harbor or sending a
utility boat ashore while Vietnam.
Wednesday 02/08/2012 12:04:29am
Name:William C. Richardson
E-Mail:charlesr41@windstream.net
Date on Prov:1959-1960
Div/Rate:7th, PFC, USMC
Address:161 Waterloo Hwy
Chula, GA 31733
Phone:229 831-5815
Comments:
Friday 12/02/2011 8:11:33am
Name:Larry Deiter
E-Mail:larry.deiter@usd340.org
Date on Prov:June 1970-December 1971
Div/Rate:Mar-Det L/Cpl
Address:3376 Becker Ave
Meriden Kansas
66512
Phone:785-484-3244
Comments:I was the Captain's orderly the last half of 1971.
(Capt. Haynes)
Friday 07/22/2011 11:22:08am
Name:eugene rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.et
Date on Prov:9/1946 to 4/48
Div/Rate:s1c
Address:28 Ivy Lane, Farmington, NH 3835
Phone:6037554586
Comments:Just wanted to let everyone know am enjoying good
heath. just turned 83.Don,t know if I mentioned this before
but my dad was in the navy in WW 1. My oldest brother who just
turned 88 was a radarnan on the DE Edgar Chase. The ship
escorted convoys from halifax, nova scotia to Murmansk. My
other brother was performing submarine service as a radioman
in the pacific during WW2. He is now deceased. Hope all is
well with everyone. Today, July22, the temps are 99 degrees.
Normally unheard of in New Hampshire
Tuesday 06/28/2011 10:57:53pm
Name:William P.Brown (Bill)
E-Mail:mbrown962@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1961-1962
Div/Rate:USMC / LCpl
Address:2594 Starlight Valley St. Henderson,Nevada 89044
Phone:702-453-8202
Comments:We spend part of the year on the Oregon Coast.Would
like to hear from any of Capt.McDonald Marines.61-63.
Sunday 06/19/2011 0:59:04am
Name:Wegener, Edmund T. (("Ted"), Jr.
E-Mail:wgnrlaw@aol.com
Date on Prov:July 1971 - October 1973
Div/Rate:Legal Officer (Ensign/LtJG)
Address:CAPTAIN Edmund T. Wegener, Jr.
USN (Ret)
119 Stratford Drive
Slidell, Louisiana 70458
Phone:(985) 639-9000
Comments:I reported to PROVIDENCE upon graduation from OCS in
July of 2971 and was assigned as the Legal Officer/Legal
Assistance Officer. I stayed aboard PROVIDENCE through her
decommissioning in Octoberer of 1973 which of course included
her final WestPac deployment in April 0f 1972.
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Friday 06/03/2011 3:08:03am
Name:Robert N Buck
E-Mail:jonathan.deneau.ctr@hoa.usafricom.mil
Date on Prov:1948
Div/Rate:Seaman Apprentice
Address:Akeley,MN
Phone:
Comments:My Grandfather Robert Neal Buck served on the USS
Providence (CL-82) sometime between Dec 1947 and Jan 1950.
Would love to hear from anyone who might have served with him.
He passed the 26th of May 2011
Monday 03/21/2011 8:07:35pm
Name:William (Bill) Hilburn
E-Mail:whilburn45@aol.com
Date on Prov:1968-1970
Div/Rate:Comshack/ Yoeman seamen
Address:322 Hillside Ter #4 Vista, Ca 92084
Phone:619-840-7277
Comments:I was really excited in early 1968 I believe it was,
to be going to Pearl soon. It was a perfect size ship and
enjoyed the different hours i worked. I liked all the Radioman
I worked with and made good friends with the baker.
Discharged during GQ, Aug 1970.
Sunday 03/20/2011 8:16:43am
Name:Mickey A. Eudy
E-Mail:DTP3003@ctc.net
Date on Prov:Jan 1970 - Feb 1971
Div/Rate:H&D div. DT-3
Address:36162 Eudy Road
New London N.C. 26127
Phone:704-463-5721
Comments:I arrived on the Providence just before going in the
yards at Hunters Point. Remember Lcdr Lawrence, Doug Crumb,
And Dan Panian. we were D division in 1970. I left the
Providence when I got out of the Navy in Feb 1971. I really
enjoyed my time on the Providence.
Sunday 02/20/2011 10:53:07am
Name:David A. von Roemer
E-Mail:reddoggnam72@comcast.net
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Sam. Please correct my email address in the log to
that reflected above. All else is still current and the
same.Hope you're doing well.Tried writing you a couple of
times but no response. Oh well, take care.
David
aka,
REDDOGG
David, will update email soon....look for my email
message.....Sam
Thursday 01/13/2011 11:26:49pm
Name:Garry Brown
E-Mail:oldbro@cox.net
Date on Prov:1965-1967
Div/Rate:H Div/HM2
Address:Oklahoma City, OK
Phone:
Comments:I made an entry a couple of years ago and entered the
wrong dates that I served on the Providence. Just making a
correction. Would be interested in hearing from some of the
quacks in H Div that I served with.
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Sunday 12/26/2010 10:11:45am
Name:william b wiest
E-Mail:e-wastesystems@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1969 to 1971
Div/Rate:dc5
Address:fla
Phone:727-359-6153
Comments:lets go sailing
Wednesday 12/22/2010 1:44:05pm
Name:Raymond Smith
E-Mail:rrs4714a@northlink.com
Date on Prov:Dec. 1944 to 1946
Div/Rate:CIC/Radar Man 3rd Class
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Friday 12/17/2010 8:11:14am
Name:eugene rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C
Address:28 Ivy Lane, Farmington, NH 03835
Phone:6037554586
Comments:I have been trying to contact sam villa without
success. Tried his e-mail address without success. Just trying
to find out if he received the documents relating to my time
aboard the Providence from 1946 to 1948. If Sam reads this
please advise if you received the documents.
Eugene..got the POD and will post soon.
Thanks again...they will be a great addition the Prov
Website...your shipmate...Sam
Saturday 12/11/2010 7:48:30am
Name:John Brown
E-Mail:pfmtrco@gmail.com
Date on Prov:Nov 69 to Apr 71
Div/Rate:OE Div ETR2
Address:236 So. 3rd St.
Montrose, CO 81401
Phone:
Comments:I transferred to the Providence in 69 from the
Oklahoma City when they were tied up alongside eachother just
after her return from her deployment to the Gulf and rode her
back to San Diego by way of Subic Bay, Perth, Hobart, Sidney,
Wellington and Taihiti. Then back to San diego and the yards
at Hunter's Point. After the yards and reftra we took on the
flag "1st fleet" and sailed to Seattle, Portland, Vancouver,
CA, San Fran and Hono. We did all the R&R to be seen and
promote the good name of the Navy and the Country. I left in
71 to go to shore duty (Quonset Point, RI and Moffett NAS) and
never went to sea again. What a lifetime of memories that I
will relive forever.
Sunday 11/14/2010 3:20:18pm
Name:James W Stephens Jr.
E-Mail:jim@tropical-scapes.com
Date on Prov:Sept 1966-Aug 1969
Div/Rate:FTG-3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
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Saturday 10/23/2010 9:19:31am
Name:Helga
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Thanks for this great opportunity to visit to this
wonderful site.
Thursday 10/07/2010 5:08:41pm
Name:Howard B. Westney
E-Mail:wesin33117paradise@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:January-1971 to March 1973
Div/Rate:DS - Data Systems - IFDS, DP1
Address:1726 Rowan Street
San Diego, CA 92105
Phone:619.218.2796 Mobile
Comments:Thanks to all my shipmates that made the Final Cruise
of CLG-6, 4/72 - 12/72, one for which we all safely returned.
Saturday 10/02/2010 9:11:14am
Name:William C. Richardson
E-Mail:charlesr41@windstream.net
Date on Prov:01-60/7-60
Div/Rate:7th (Gunnery)
Address:161 Waterloo Hwy
Chula, GA 31733
Phone:229 831-5815
Comments:Marine detachment
Would like to make contact with any fellow Marine who served
on CLG 6 in 1960.
Thursday 09/23/2010 6:04:41pm
Name:Bill Enderland
E-Mail:highstep@windstream.net
Date on Prov:11/1/71- 3/1/73
Div/Rate:3rd, Div. Bm3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:When I look at 20 year olds where I live, I wonder
what kind of sailor they would make. Most don't pass muster.
Wednesday 09/08/2010 6:24:11pm
Name:Carey (Jack) Jackson
E-Mail:cowboy72774@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:February 1969- November 1972
Div/Rate:S-3 Seaman
Address:
Phone:08033817524
Comments:I would like to hear from anyone else who was in S-3
Division during that time.
My family and I are currently living in Sasebo Japan. My wife
teaches school on the base. I am a retired nurse.
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Sunday 09/05/2010 11:47:26am
Name:Jerry Plumlee
E-Mail:homeoffice01@gmail.com
Date on Prov:12/67-2/69
Div/Rate:Lookout/Medical
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Arrived right out of bootcamp to lookout div. Became
coprsman stricker before leaving for Hospital Corps School in
1969
Friday 08/27/2010 9:28:10pm
Name:Leslie Manning
E-Mail:lmannin1@rochester.rr.com
Date on Prov:1966-68
Div/Rate:S-3 Supply /SHL3
Address:358 Ripplewood Dr.
Phone:585-663-3553
Comments:My life on board ship I work on the deck force 1st
Division and Supply S-3 Division the small stores, and
Laundry. Remember the good old days out at sea, going on
liberty ports in the Far East
Sunday 08/22/2010 5:35:22pm
Name:eugene rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C - 5th
Address:28 Ivy Lane, Farmington, NH 03835
Phone:6037554586
Comments:Just to let any of my shipmates know I am still alive
and kicking at 82 years old. Sure wish there were shipmates on
the roster who served on the Pissy P when I did. Would love to
chat with them. One of these days will make one of the
reumions. Am enjoying great health. Getting ready for bird
hunting (Partridge) in October way up in the north Maine woods
and then some deer hunting up in northern New Hampshire.
Saturday 07/31/2010 7:52:14pm
Name:Donnie P. Bastin
E-Mail:deefromlb@verizon.net
Date on Prov:years 1965-1966
Div/Rate:BMC bos'n assistance
Address:3035Volk Ave
Long Beach, Ca 90808
Phone:(562) 425-6526
Comments:Of the Four ships I served in the Providence comes
out tops. I retired as
BMCS after 21 years.
Wednesday 07/21/2010 11:54:42am
Name:James N. Kreider
E-Mail:james.kreider@huffybikes.com
Date on Prov:1968 to 1969
Div/Rate:Navigation/Ensign
Address:
Phone:937-865-2830
Comments:
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Saturday 05/22/2010 6:02:28pm
Name:Paul Wagner
E-Mail:pwagner1959@gmail,com
Date on Prov:Sept 61 to Feb 65
Div/Rate:EM-5
Address:172 North College 4N
Fort collins Colo
80524
Phone:(970) 485-0732
Comments:There were a couple of sailors from Colorado that I
remember. Give me holler anybody from E or M division.
Sunday 04/18/2010 7:17:34pm
Name:Roy Stup
E-Mail:roystup@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:'63 - '65
Div/Rate:OE ETN2
Address:36718 Sandy La
Grand Island, Fl.
32735
Phone:352-552-0916
Comments:I often wondered what happened to the old gal. I was
mildly surprised to see that she has her own web site. We had
some wild times, but they weren't wild enough to make me do it
again. I'm way retired now and still love the water - moving
to Stuart soon.
Friday 04/16/2010 3:49:22pm
Name:Laurence (Larry) M. Hicks
E-Mail:silvereagle7446@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1965-1968
Div/Rate:2nd / BM 3
Address:265 E Hanford Armona Rd. Apt. 66
Lemoore, CA. 93245
Phone:559-816-1675
Comments:Enjoy my Tour on the Providence. Was in 2nd Division
ran the liberty boats and the officer motor boat. Cross Decked
to the Oklahoma City in 68. Retired as a MACM (MASTER AT ARMS
MASTER CHIEF)in July 1995. Great site brought back a lot of
memories.
Sunday 03/28/2010 3:04:58pm
Name:Michael Reeves
E-Mail:michael-reeves@live.com
Date on Prov:1971 to May 1972
Div/Rate:3rd Division/SN
Address:530 Mine Creek Road
Bakersville, NC 28705
Phone:828-367-2119
Comments:Does anyone recall when I was medivaced by helicopter
from the USS Providence to the Naval Support Activity
Hospital, Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam approximately 3 weeks
before the ship sailed to Sasebo, Japan?
Sunday 03/07/2010 6:21:16am
Name:Jim Engdahl
E-Mail:jimengdahl@cox.net
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:DP2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
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Friday 03/05/2010 8:47:11pm
Name:Paul Wagner
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:Septr61 feb65
Div/Rate:EM5
Address:172 north college ave 4n Fort collins colo 80524
Phone:970 485 0732
Comments:no email just call and we talk
Friday 03/05/2010 2:37:25pm
Name:Ken Dombroviak
E-Mail:kenxjan@sunrivertoday.com
Date on Prov:1959-Aug 1962
Div/Rate:OE- ETR2
Address:1961 Wide River Drive
St. George, UT 84790-4435
Phone:435 773 4248
Comments:Love to hear from ET Shop guys
Sunday 02/28/2010 10:52:22pm
Name:stephen h hoffman
E-Mail:shoffy2609@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:july 16 1961 to oct 5 1962
Div/Rate:m/ mm3
Address:
9609 village pkwy
calif city,ca
93505
Phone:6617541095
Comments:providence was my first ship out of four i worked in
main control,was top watch on westpac cruise,best time of my
career.
Tuesday 02/23/2010 5:05:39pm
Name:Walter J Henderson
E-Mail:elguiquejake@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:September 1966 to spring 1967
Div/Rate:OC QM
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 02/11/2010 7:19:00am
Name:BILL ENDERLAND
E-Mail:HIGHSTEP@WINDSTREAM.NET
Date on Prov:1971-2/1973
Div/Rate:BM-3
Address:FAYETTEVILLE, AR.
Phone:
Comments:IT'S HARD TO FIGURE WHAT BUILDS CHARACTER, BUT A LOT
OF THINGS EXPOSE IT. DURING MY TIME IN THIRD DIVISION WORKING
UNDER BM-1 GREENAWAY, I SAW CHARACTER OOZE FROM EVERY INCH OF
MY SHIPMATES. I DID THINGS I WAS PROUD OF AND SOME I WASN'T SO
PROUD OF. I GUESS ONE OF MY MOST MEMORABLE EVENTS WAS TO BE
THE FEATURED BOUT WITH GUNNY PISCH IN THE SMOKERS BOXING MATCH
ON THE FANTAIL. MY SHIPMATES? (GOOD MEN EVERY ONE)
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Friday 02/05/2010 2:45:35pm
Name:FUQUA, Norman R.
E-Mail:fuquapi@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:01-17-1969 to 09-23-1970
Div/Rate:Medical HM1 USN
Address:225 Wake Avenue, Space #387
El Centro, CA 92243
PO Box 3203
El Centro, CA 92244
Phone:(760) 540-0947
Comments:
Thursday 01/28/2010 6:25:22pm
Name:Lou Meier
E-Mail:loukahuna@live.com
Date on Prov:68 -70
Div/Rate:3rd. Div and F Div. / Lt.(jg)
Address:1405 N. Yale Blvd.
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone:972/238-0479
Comments:Time has washed away memories of the things I used to
complain about during my tour of duty and left only fond
memories of great shipmates and lifelong friends. I consider
myself very fortunate to have been assigned to the USS
Providence. I believe the sailors, mostly under the age of 20,
preformed honorably and professionally to achieve our war time
objective.
So when my wife asks me asks me why men are so nostalgic about
their service, I explain that we stepped up. We were part of
something larger that ourselves and we proformer
outstandingly. As young men we accepted responsibilities more
important that those sholdered by our high school buddies that
did not serve. At a time when military service was not popular
I was proud to serve. I'm stil proud of me service on the USS
Providence and the shipmates I've served with.
I'm retired now and live far from the ocean, but I have sail
in many of the worlds oceans. I hope to see some of my old
shipmates at the San Diego reunion.
Thursday 12/31/2009 10:27:10am
Name:James G. Koelmel
E-Mail:jkoel@verizon.net
Date on Prov:'68-'70
Div/Rate:Public Affairs Officer/Lt. (j.g.)
Address:Legal Residence:
2339 Oak Bend Place
The Villages, FL 32162
Summer (and Winter Holidays):
3011 Cloverbank Road #29
Hamburg, NY 14075
Phone:Cell: 716-984-4867
Comments:Just joined the Ship's Assoc. and wish I'd joined
sooner. Saw a handful of names I recognized on the roster -- I
hope more will sign up from that great period from '68-'70
when the Prov served as 7th Fleet Flagship in WESTPAC, spent
so much time on the gunline, went through at least two
typhoons in the S. China Sea, had a great cruise back to San
Diego over the holidays via Perth, Sydney, Hobart, Wellington,
and Tahiti (and across the equator, of course) to become 6th
Fleet Flagship for a year, then off to San Fran for drydock.
That's where most of us "no longer necessary" junior officers
were cut loose in the summer of '70.
Although my wife Cheryl and I are Florida residents (The
Villages, that huge golfing/retirement community you may have
heard of about an hour north of Orlando), we maintain a
townhouse in Hamburg, NY, near Buffalo where we spend summers.
This is only 15 minutes from the Naval Park where the Little
Rock (CLG4) is berthed. And, of course, going aboard the
Little Rock is almost exactly the same as going aboard the
Prov. Don't miss it (and Buffalo is a great place to visit --
especially in summer)!
Saturday 12/26/2009 7:04:37am
Name:Randy D. Vollmar
E-Mail:RP.Vollmar@gmail.com
Date on Prov:July 4 1972/ till she was decom.
Div/Rate:MARINE DETACHMENT
Address:RANDY VOLLMAR
431 FOURTH STREET
FREMONT,OHIO 43420
Phone:419-355-9607
Comments:Thanks for the work SAM, due to the site me and a
couple other grunts from the PROV were able to hookup and have
a little reunion of our own. What a blast, it was like old
times again. Thanks for your work and you guys keep up the
fine job your doing. SEMPER FI.
Monday 12/21/2009 10:06:31am
Name:Gary Partridge
E-Mail:gwpart@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:July 1962 - Sept. 1963
Div/Rate:Flag - Operations
Address:PO Box 203983
Austin, TX 78720
Phone:
Comments:Al Black and Willie Williams - are you guys still out
there?
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Saturday 11/28/2009 10:35:21pm
Name:PETE LYNETT
E-Mail:lynettp1@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1966- 1968
Div/Rate:2 ND DIV S-2 DIV
Address:MIAMI FLORDIA
Phone:786 417 4552
Comments:A LOT OF HARD WORK HAD A GREAT TIME TILL IT ENDED
Tuesday 11/24/2009 4:18:11pm
Name:Jerry Roy
E-Mail:jerryroy38@aol.com
Date on Prov:59-61
Div/Rate:6th Div GMT2
Address:3700 S Westport #2569
Sioux Falls SD 57106
Phone:256-962-1131
Comments:Came aboard the day of re-comissioning.
Left Mar of 61. Left the Navy 12/63 as a GMT1. Wish every day
I had stayed.
Friday 11/20/2009 5:23:31pm
Name:Nick (squeaky) Arme
E-Mail:nicholasarme946@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:9/69 to 2/73
Div/Rate:m div mm3
Address:200 nikki dr.#B longview, tx. 75604
Phone:
Comments:would like to make contact with guys in forward and
aft engine room. it was great to be on providence and
sometimes hard, but good memories. i'm a millwright now
because of my experience working on turbines. i owe alot to
mm1 taylor, he taught me alot.
Thursday 11/12/2009 7:00:56pm
Name:Dennis Duffey
E-Mail:denduffey@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:March65-June67
Div/Rate:T Gmm3
Address:8144 english Garden Ct. Maumee Ohio 43537
Phone:419-491-0151
Comments:A great experience. Great guys,John Foster,Ralph
Moorehead,Stroud,`Homer` Haynes,Becwar,Rodrigues Chiefs Visser
and Lighter.
Monday 11/02/2009 7:37:16pm
Name:monroe steven shropshire
E-Mail:mshropshire@msn.com
Date on Prov:april 67 to june 68
Div/Rate:flag communications CT2
Address:13202 S.E. 339th St., Auburn, Wa. 98092
Phone:253-833-6279
Comments:Drew the "Case Carnage" cartoons on top of the
misslehouse & loved the liberty ports.Hi to all my old
shipmates! Fought in smoker twice!
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Sunday 10/04/2009 12:28:50am
Name:Fred Downes
E-Mail:fdownes@rtj2.com
Date on Prov:Nov, '66 - Oct. '68
Div/Rate:MM3
Address:1902 Wind Lake Circle
Garland, TX 75243
Phone:972-699-1253
Comments:I worked forward generators and center line
evaporators. Lots of good memories and some maybe best
forgotten. Overall, the time I served on Providence allowed me
to grow up and set the stage for the rest of my life. So in
good times and bad, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I
made some good friends and had some great times. She gave me
the taste for travel which has become my career, in a sense.
I'd really like to renew oldfriendships with any that care to.
Saturday 09/26/2009 6:33:39pm
Name:ROBERT E FORSTER JR
E-Mail:refjr@comcast.net
Date on Prov:N/A
Div/Rate:B-DIV/PO2
Address:18825 MAPLE CIR NO
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48036
Phone:586-206-3534
Comments:Hello, I spent almost 4 years aboard the USS LITTLE
ROCK CLG-4. I just ment a member of your past crew. His name
is Dave Mullen, Rockford, Michigan. My wife and I ment him and
his wife at camp this week. Very nice folks. I am enjoying
your web site. Bob Forster
Saturday 09/19/2009 8:08:16am
Name:Joseph C. Cesario
E-Mail:dacesario@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1945-1947
Div/Rate:s2c
Address:
Phone:
Comments:My name is David A. Cesario I am signing this for my
Uncle Joe Cesario. I have been in contact with Sam Villa and
Carl Dustin who were aboard when my Uncle was but did not meet
him. He served proudly on the CL82. If anyone met him I would
love to know. David A. Cesario USCG 1983-1990 Honorable
Medical Discharge
Monday 09/14/2009 8:59:20am
Name:John Brown
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:Fall of 1968 to Spring of 1970
Div/Rate:ETR3/2 (OE division)
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Many days and nights have gone by but I still
remember THOSE days...after being releived by the USS OKC in
Japan in Late 1968 we went on a goodwill tour to Austrailia
celebrating Christmas in Sidney, on to Wellington, New Zealand
and then for New Years at Tahiti. We returned to San Diego in
Feb 1969 with a trip to San Francisco and the Yards at Hunters
Point. When I left in April 1971 for shore duty I knew that I
would miss the sea and those who serve her.
Wednesday 09/09/2009 9:29:13am
Name:Charles F. P. Sullivan
E-Mail:cs6382@sc.rr.com
Date on Prov:Nov 1959 - Sep 1961
Div/Rate:USMC - Corporal
Address:405 Hickory Meadow Court
Lexington, South Carolina
29072
Phone:803 957-7657
Comments:Good memories of a great expereince
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Sunday 08/16/2009 1:46:48pm
Name:Bruce ( Rooster ) Ledbetter
E-Mail:BruceLedbetter.rooster@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1972 - thru decom.
Div/Rate:Div.M (engine room)
Address:Bruce M. Ledbetter
230 Big Springs Rd.
Monroe , TN 38573
Phone:931-403-3374
Comments:What to get in contact with guys in the engine
room.Barfuss,Chariie Collis
Budda. Contact me by Email or call.(
Friday 07/24/2009 9:08:00am
Name:Bob Heindselman
E-Mail:bobins17@mtco.com
Date on Prov:1967 to 1968
Div/Rate:cyn3 communications
Address:Peoria, Illinois
Phone:
Comments:I was with comseventhflt staff aboard the Providence
until the flag moved to the Oklahoma City.
Wednesday 07/15/2009 1:03:52pm
Name:John A. Greathouse
E-Mail:ddgltd@aol.com
Date on Prov:October 1961 - April, 1963
Div/Rate:Supply/ Lt. J.G.
Address:1707 Timber Edge Drive
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone:469-247-1088
Comments:I recently heard about the Providence website and
reunions from Jim Cozine. Glad to get the information as I had
been scanning my American Legion magazine for reunion dates
without success. Would love to hear from any old shipmates
especially any info concerning Mac McRae. I have many fond
memories of our initial cruise as 7th Fleet Flagship. My time
aboard was spent as Disbursing Officer, Sales and Services
Officer and S-4 and S-5 Division Officer. One of my fondest
memories was serving as the Basketball coach for the ship
which included winning the 7th Fleet Holiday Basketball
Tournament in Yokosuka. I hope to attend the next reunion.
Thursday 07/09/2009 11:54:18am
Name:Jim Cook
E-Mail:jmcook13@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:June 1960 April 1964
Div/Rate:E EM2
Address:540 Range Road
Marysville, Mi
48040
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 07/02/2009 3:24:09pm
Name:Joseph (Joe) Smith
E-Mail:smith6400@bellsouth.net
Date on Prov:Plank Owner to 1961
Div/Rate:SN 3rd div
Address:email smith6400@bellsouth.net
122 Kelly Lane
Brunswick, Ga 31525
Phone:912 267 1767
Comments:Loved the old RUST bucket. And I would not trade the
memories of "SHAKE DOWN" at gitmo for 2 hatuey beers and a
carved pineapple.
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Tuesday 06/23/2009 1:08:06pm
Name:Jim Engdahl
E-Mail:jimengdahl@cox.net
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:IFDS/DP2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Sunday 06/14/2009 5:44:06pm
Name:Billy H Sanders
E-Mail:bsanders21@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:5 seaman1st
Address:21e mimosa dr
chattanooga tn 37415
Phone:423-877-7878
Comments:Be 81 in june,sign up in june23 in gadsden al (best
thing i ever did.
Sunday 05/31/2009 8:33:02pm
Name:Margaret Flanders for Herbert Flanders S
E-Mail:flandersm112@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1943-1946
Div/Rate:
Address:P.O.Box 794
Seabrook, N.H. 03874
Phone:
Comments:My father-in-law was on the USS Providence from
1943-46. He told us quite a few stories and has many pictures
of places he went to while on board. He has been trying to
find out when the reunion was because he wanted to go. I just
found this web site while trying to see about any flags from
the ship. Herb is going to be 84 this year and I would like to
find out when the next reunion is so that he can go. Please
help...
Thank you for any help,
Margaret
Sunday 05/17/2009 5:56:26pm
Name:coe gary
E-Mail:coe355@msn.com
Date on Prov:65 69
Div/Rate:OL & 1st tad to side cleaners
Address:203 park
ventura ia. 50482
Phone:641 210 9039
Comments:just found site and was wondering about the old
boats, W.P. CRAFT.
Thursday 05/14/2009 7:43:20am
Name:eugene rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Just wanted to correct my e-mail address. The one
previously posted is incorrect.
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Monday 05/11/2009 11:04:54pm
Name:Silvana Phipps for Robert T. Phipps
E-Mail:sbphipps@aol.com
Date on Prov:Oct 1971 to Oct 1972
Div/Rate:Barber Shop/Laundry - Seaman
Address:12001 Market Street
Apt. #460
Reston, VA
Phone:703-956-9388
Comments:Shipmates,
My name is Silvana Phipps. My husband, Robert T. Phipps,
joined the Navy after high school serving his first tour as
Seaman (Oct 1971-Oct 1972) aboard the USS Providence (CLG-6)
off the coast of Vietnam. Bob served for 24 years retiring in
1995 as W3. After retirement, Bob continued to serve as a
civilian advisor until his untimely and unexpected death from
Lung Cancer in 2003.
Bob was just 50 when he passed. In that year, Bob was having
health problems, which the Military diagnosed and treated as
allergies. One night Bob had to be rushed to a civilian ER
where it was found instead he had Stage 4 lung cancer and by
then it had entered his brain. Bob never returned home. He
died in that hospital without time to properly put all his
affairs in order, affairs such as consideration of VA benefits
etc.
Shortly after his death, I phoned the VA to see if I might be
entitled to any benefits and was told no. A couple of years
later a friend encouraged me to call again. This time the VA
told me to file a claim, which they would rule on within 12
months.
Bob, very tall and lanky at the time, finished his first tour
as a Seaman (in the barber shop or in the laundry I believe)
and left the USS Providence Oct. 1972, shortly before the ship
returned and was decommissioned. I know from stories Bob told
me that after serving aboard the USS Providence he was sent to
Vietnam soil for a week waiting for a flight back to the
sates. This fact is important because, as it turns out,
stepping foot on Vietnam soil for any length of time, any time
at all, qualifies for benefits under an Agent Orange provision
of the law. I filed a claim on this basis in Dec 2006. It took
the VA 26 months to process the claim. They denied it in Feb
of this year only because Bob‘s service record did not
document the week he was on Vietnam soil waiting for his
flight. They said they had nothing on paper to use as evidence
that, otherwise, would allow them to grant me the benefits
Bob’s service had earned for his family.
I work full time but still badly need these survivor’s
benefits to make ends meet. Bob died so young that we were not
prepared for this financially. However, my denied claim
remains open for 12 months during which I can appeal by
submitting documentation of Bob’s presence on Vietnam soil. My
last hope is to find several shipmates that can recall Bob
leaving the ship for Vietnam soil at the20end of his tour and
are willing to write a short statement, a few sentences,
attesting to that so that I can appeal this successfully with
the VA. Working with the bureaucracy can be difficult. It
seems the VA needs this so they can check off something in
their process and grant Bob’s benefits. I only want what the
regulations allow, only what Bob’s service earned for his
family.
I pray that some of you, Bob’s first shipmates, can help with
a short statement since this is my last hope.
Please contact me if you think you might be able to help and
thank you all so very much.
Silvana Phipps
12001 Market St
Apt 460
Reston, VA
Sbphipps@aol.com
703-956-9388
Saturday 05/02/2009 4:04:02pm
Name:Richard Bradford
E-Mail:oldad61@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1962 - 1966
Div/Rate:GMM3
Address:7537 Bigleaf Ln. Ft. Worth, Tx. 76137
Phone:817-232-4573
Comments:Came on board in Yokosuka in Dec 62 as a Bosun
striker in 4th Div., transfered to 6th Division ,made 3rd
class after Drydock in San Fran in 65 and spent the rest of my
hitch on MAA Force. Just found the site, looking forward to
seeing more familiar names.
Thursday 04/30/2009 5:14:28am
Name:mark wagner
E-Mail:sonofbutch54@aol.com
Date on Prov:8-10-1972
Div/Rate:
Address:912 oakwood rd. glen burnie md. 21061
Phone:410-761-7761
Comments:this is a great way to fine your old ship mates...my
brother and i were on at the same time....niles wagner...
Sunday 04/26/2009 4:03:15pm
Name:Dewey Floyd
E-Mail:deweyfloyd@aol.com
Date on Prov:1959-1961
Div/Rate:SM 3
Address:New Braunfels, Texas
Phone:830-660-1603
Comments:Sorry I will miss the reunion again. I did however
get together with Senior Chief Fluitt (Wayne) yesterday. It
was the first time to meet any of our shipmates we served with
on the USS Providence CLG-6. We were in the "signal gang".
Myself from 1959-1961. Wayne from 1960-1964. Both of us would
like to hear from others who served with us. Dewey Floyd
Saturday 04/25/2009 5:43:30pm
Name:pat mcnally
E-Mail:fox208_2@msn.com
Date on Prov:11/71-8/73
Div/Rate:3rd/a-gang
Address:120 e steuben st
pgh,pa.15205
Phone:412 921 1854
Comments:like to hear from shipmates
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Saturday 04/25/2009 2:44:24pm
Name:Gene Rogers
E-Mail:provident78@myfairpoint.net46 to 48
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C
Address:Currently live in Tax Free New Hamshire
Phone:
Comments:I quess probably I am close to being the oldest
sailor here who sailed on the Providence. Wanted very much to
go to the reunion this year in Providence, RI but
circumstances prevented it. Maybe next year. So far enjoying
excellent health. Gonna be 81 in another month.
Sunday 04/19/2009 12:53:08am
Name:Monteal C. Lepper
E-Mail:montylepper@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:May 1960 to Apr 1963
Div/Rate:X division YN2
Address:P.O. Box 82
LaOtto, IN 46763
Phone:260-693-2778
Comments:Worked most of my time in the Captains Office.
Saturday 04/04/2009 7:48:19am
Name:Richard C. Bailey
E-Mail:dloop2746@aol.com
Date on Prov:April 1968 - February 1971
Div/Rate:OI Div / RD3
Address:2048 Silvan Cliff Rd.
Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Phone:937-890-3693 cell 937-545-5074
Comments:Enjoyed my time on the Providence, great port calls.
I've had contact with two shipmates, brothers Larry and Gary
Byrd who live in Indiana. Crossed the equator with a great
bunch of guys.
I've been looking for Dan Hurdzan, visited him once in
Wheeling, WV but lost contact when he moved to California.
Anyone with info?
Thursday 03/26/2009 11:41:15pm
Name:Bruce Gebbeken
E-Mail:bruce@desertriver.org
Date on Prov:1972-Decom
Div/Rate:E Div FA
Address:PO Box 534
Herlong, CA 96113
Phone:
Comments:Remember well my time on her. Have not been on this
site in years. Thought to look it up and see if anybody logged
in that I knew.
Sunday 03/08/2009 10:22:32am
Name:Donald Greenaway
E-Mail:greenaway@cableone.net
Date on Prov:70-decom
Div/Rate:1st & 3rd
Address:5448 myall rd. Ardmore ok. 73401
Phone:
Comments:Mighty fine warship she was
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Thursday 03/05/2009 2:23:11pm
Name:Emory (Chuck) Spaulding
E-Mail:chuckjane1@mchsi.com
Date on Prov:1962-1964
Div/Rate:Fox---FTM-3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Wednesday 02/25/2009 3:33:04pm
Name:alan horner c/o john k horner
E-Mail:aahorner@bright.net
Date on Prov:1959-1978?
Div/Rate:eng first class
Address:130 bayshore ct
st marys
ohio
45885
Phone:419-394-7551
Comments:my uncle john died in 1982.he did 20 years in the
navy .need info about this man if any.thanks al.nephew.
Thursday 02/19/2009 7:14:30am
Name:Phil Hays
E-Mail:phil_hays@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Nov 66 - Aug 69
Div/Rate:OI/RD3
Address:Colorado Springs, CO
& San Antonio, TX
Phone:
Comments:Also known as the Rev.
Interesting to go thru the pics of the Providence and see a
picture of the AFS-3 (Niagara Falls) my last ship assigned to,
Aug 69 - Jun 70, homeported out of Sasebo, Japan.
Tuesday 02/17/2009 7:15:21pm
Name:Tom Bruckman
E-Mail:pctom@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1970 -1971
Div/Rate:RM3- USNR
Address:PO Box 656586
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Phone:718-357-4591
Comments:On Board USS Providence (CLG-6) in San Diego,
California. Providence was Flag to First Fleet under Capt
Haines. Admiral Zumwalt wss in command at this time. We were
supposed to relieve the USS Oklahoma City homeported in Japan
and on active duty in Viet Nam. At this point in time the
military forces were being reduce which left the Providence
homeported in San Diego.
Tuesday 01/27/2009 8:47:47pm
Name:Frederick Swartz
E-Mail:fswartz@woh.rr.com
Date on Prov:07/10/64 to 12/11/65
Div/Rate:AFT BOILER ROOM/ FA
Address:Ohio
Phone:
Comments:
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Tuesday 01/27/2009 10:46:31am
Name:Lewis Sproull
E-Mail:mcwally@aol.com
Date on Prov:1959 - 1962
Div/Rate:6th Division / GS-5
Address:6436 S 400 E
Oxford IN 47971
Phone:765-385-2759
Comments:Following guided millile school in Dam Neck, VA, this
19 year old kid was assigned to help put the USS Provicence
back in commission. Oh yes, another Plank Owner. I've never
been one to reflect much on the past, but now at age 70, I
must be getting a little nustalgic, as I have looked at the
complete ship's roster. Amazingly, I remember many of the men
who served in the 6th Division when I did. It was also very
interesting to read each of the comments and realize how the
men and women of the USS Providence seemed to have greatly
grown from all of the experiences. I remember they called our
ship the "Can Do", as every task that was placed before us,
we, as a complete team, would assomplish the task and ususlly
before it was expected. This positiveness has been an integral
part of my live. Thank you to the men and women of the USS
Providence.
Monday 01/12/2009 9:53:48am
Name:Derry Collins
E-Mail:derrycollins@bellsouth.net
Date on Prov:13 AUG. 1966---26 AUG. 1970
Div/Rate:M-Div. MM2
Address:201 Kings Ct.
Peachtree City, Ga. 30269
Phone:770-487-8174
Comments:I would like to get in contact with anyone that knew
me. I was incharge of the generators and evaporators
Sunday 01/11/2009 3:37:16pm
Name:Albert D. Goldsmith
E-Mail:janal22@windstream.net
Date on Prov:1962-1965
Div/Rate:
Address:235 Waterwood
Huntsville, Tx. 77320
Phone:936-891-7743
Comments:I had previous signed on, page 111, just wanted to
update my e-mail and home address. Still looking for anyone
that I served with.
Wednesday 12/17/2008 8:12:46am
Name:john conroy
E-Mail:squidrat@GMAIL.COM
Date on Prov:NONE
Div/Rate:NONE
Address:N/A
Phone:N/A
Comments:i WAS IN cAM rANH bAY hOSPITAL WITH SOME SAILORS WHO
HAD BEEN WOUNDED WHEN ONE OF THE 6 INCH GUNS BLEW UP. jULY 9
OR 10, 1969. I would like to find out which cruiser it was. (I
was a BM, then AO, on the Coral Sea 1963-67, and 101st
Airborne in 1969, where I was WIA and sent to Japan via CRB
Hospital.) I had a long conversation with a LCDR(?) in the bed
next to me that night, weapons dept head, I believe.
Does anyone know what cruiser this was?
Friday 11/21/2008 8:03:20am
Name:Gerald (Jerry) Hesketh
E-Mail:retirednavy1986@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1965-1967
Div/Rate:Deck (1st Div.)
Address:6 LaVista Dr East
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Phone:
Comments:Picked her up in the yards in San Francisco, worked
in the galley on the base. Went to 1st Div. when they got out
of yards. Left in 1967 as a QM3, transfered to the Oklahoma
City CLG5 1967-1968. went to West Pac 1968, we ran aground
doing gunfire support south of DaNang Harbor. Got transfered
to Henry W. Tucker (QM1), home port Yokosuka till 1971.
Recruit CC Orlando 1971-1974.
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Thursday 10/16/2008 7:47:25am
Name:Trosper, Harold (Harry)
E-Mail:repsorthe@embarqmail.com
Date on Prov:July 1967----Till---June 1969
Div/Rate:H/Medical HM2
Address:Eutawville SC 29048
Phone:803-492-1593
Comments:CLG-6 was one of the greatest. Anyone that remembers
me, get in touch, what a cruise coming back to San Diego.
Friday 10/03/2008 11:56:50am
Name:Grover "Gunner" Goodner
E-Mail:platelady2000@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:?
Div/Rate:Gunner
Address:Las Vegas, NV
Phone:702/697-0801
Comments:I am getting on for my stepdad. He trained 78 Marines
on the guns and got a Top Gun rating for the ship. Any
shipmates out there?
Saturday 09/27/2008 7:25:51pm
Name:Tony Maffei
E-Mail:AMAFFEI1@cox.net
Date on Prov:1966
Div/Rate:Mess cook/ and print shop
Address:189 S Rosemont Rd
Va Beach Va 23452
Phone:757-463-0555
Comments:I mess cooked with Bill Hancock (the grunt), remember
when you broke that prisoners hand in the brig?, I retired in
1993 as BMCM, was CMC on USS Belknap CG-26 1986-1989 in Gaeta
Italy. My name is on the 1966 June Privateer. I would love to
join the Association, but I was stationed on 11 ships during
my career. USS PROVIDENCE, USS OKLAHOMA CITY, USS CHICAGO,USS
DENNIS J BUCKLEY,USS CALIFORNIA (CRUISER), USS PUGET SOUND,
NORFOLK BRIG, USS CORRY, (TAD) USS HANSON, USS SARATOGA, PHILA
NAVAL BRIG, USS BELKNAP (CMC), pHILA NAVAL SHYPD (CMC),USS
DALE (CMC). IF ANYBODY REMEMBERS WRITE BACK..DAMAF
Monday 09/22/2008 10:14:39am
Name:Bill Hancock
E-Mail:brhancock@wavecable.com
Date on Prov:1964 / 1966
Div/Rate:MarDet
Address:Camano Island Wa 98282
Phone:360.387.0985
Comments:Hey Sam, Just wanted to pass on what a terrific site
this has been. I have been in contacted with lots of the
Marines and some sailors in the past 4 years. This past week
Bill Reitmeier came to visit me after 42 years. We picked up
just as if it was 1966. Met Jerry Dimond in Seattle and all
the lies became truth once again. Just wanted to share what
this site has accomplished. Keep it up and I will return all
the Dixie Cup hats I stole.
Nah that was too much fun. Semper FI, Bill
Thursday 08/21/2008 1:41:46pm
Name:Joseph George NORCROSS
E-Mail:jgndeming@zianet.com
Date on Prov:May-1959 to April-1962
Div/Rate:Operations PH1
Address:2013 Lisa Drive
Deming, NM 88030
Phone:575-545-5531
Comments:Signed in as 2nd member of crew at Boston Shipyard.
Supervised installation of the Photo Lab and equipment.
Plankowner.
Does anyone remember Edward Perry, the Postman?
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Thursday 08/21/2008 9:58:56am
Name:Dennis Belcher
E-Mail:Astorian@CenturyTel.net
Date on Prov:7/59 to 4/61
Div/Rate:X Division, PN2
Address:P.O. Box 567
South Bend, WA 98586
Phone:360-875-0203
Comments:I transferred from USNAAS Chase Field, Beeville,
Texas to USS Providence Pre-Com Detail at Norfolk. I worked
for Chief Dunton (later LCDR). Aboard ship, I worked at
different times in the Personnel Office, Legal Office, and
Training & Education Office. I left the ship and the Navy in
1961 when my 4 years were up. I sometimes wish I had stayed
in.
Saturday 08/02/2008 9:28:01am
Name:Charles A Mann
E-Mail:charlesmann1@att.net
Date on Prov:Mar 1963 to Jul 1964
Div/Rate:RM3 CR div Comseventhflt staff
Address:125 s Finch St
Horicon Wi 53032
Phone:920 485 4769
Comments:Flag transfered to USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 In July 64
until Mar 65. Reassigned to the USS Catamount LSD-17 until JUL
66 when tour ended
Wednesday 07/16/2008 9:17:38am
Name:April Barden Covey
E-Mail:april_covey@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:unsure - WWII
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:My father, Marvin J. Barden Jr., was a plank owner.
Not really sure what that means he passed away in 1981 I was
just eight but I have all of his papers and all. Didn't know
if anyone still remembered him and could pass on some stories
to me so that I could pass onto my children.
Saturday 07/05/2008 4:50:22pm
Name:Dale Dorman
E-Mail:daledorman1@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:9/65 - 9/70
Div/Rate:CR ... RMSN/3/2
Address:POB 20617
El Cajon, CA 92021-0945
Phone:619 561-7504
Comments:Just passing through, looking to see what's new on
the site ... take care all ..
Tuesday 07/01/2008 11:49:06am
Name:Fred Hocking
E-Mail:FHOCKING@AOL.COM
Date on Prov:May 1961 to December 1962
Div/Rate:FOX Div / FTM2
Address:302 Brookpoint St NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone:(330) 494-4537
Comments:Was a maintenance Tech for the MK100 Mod II computer
used for the Terrier Guided Missile System. Would be neat to
hear from anyone else who might have worked on it also.
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Saturday 05/31/2008 8:28:05am
Name:Patrick Madden
E-Mail:Rhubarb50@gmail.com
Date on Prov:From about Feb of 1971 to March of 1973
Div/Rate:OS 4
Address:14 N.W. 10th Street
Pocahontas, Iowa
Phone:1-712-335-4119
Comments:I am now in China teaching conversational English and
I can speak Chinese. I did attend the University of Northern
Iowa from 1985 to 1987 graduating with a B.A. in industry.
Thursday 05/15/2008 9:41:57pm
Name:Garry Brown
E-Mail:oldbro@cox.net
Date on Prov:67-68
Div/Rate:H Div/ HM2
Address:3913 Regatta Rd, Yukon, OK 73099
Phone:
Comments:Just looking for old ship mates. Let me hear from
you.
Sunday 04/13/2008 7:39:59am
Name:Eugene Rogers
E-Mail:provident78@verizon.net
Date on Prov:July-1946 to April 1948
Div/Rate:S1C-5th
Address:28 Ivy Lane, Farmington, NH 03835
Phone:603-755-4586
Comments:I enlisted in the Navy when I was just 17. Sent to
Bainbridge, Maryland for boot camp. Graduated and hoped aboard
a troop train for Philadelphia where I boarded the USS
Providence.(Some background on why I chose the Navy. Oldest
brother was a sonar man aboard a destroyer escort traveling
with convoys during WW 2 from Nova Scotia to Murmansk. Next
oldest brother was a radioman aboard submarines in the
Pacific. He did 3 war patrols. My dad was in the Navy in WW1 )
Wound up assigned to 40MM,s. First was a twin mount on the
fantail. Then was assigned to a quad mount off the bridge. Had
Admiral George Dyer as a quest in my gun tub once in awhile.
He used to glass his fleet from my spot. I loved the ship and
my mates aboard that ship. Nip andTuck the 2 dog mascots were
aboard when I was. Made 2 unforgetable trips to the Med.
Witnessed good times and a couple of trageties aboard the
ship. If any of my shipmates are still afloat sure would like
to hear from them. I will be at the reunion in Providence this
year.
Tuesday 04/08/2008 3:39:08pm
Name:Laurence Lamberth
E-Mail:Taxman010@Hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1965-1969
Div/Rate:DK3 Disbursing
Address:6440 South Kostner Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60629
Phone:773 735-6902
Comments:I really had a great time on board and maturity set
it for a young 17 year old.Many happy memories and friends
were made. Retired from the USN as a reservist in 2004.
Enjoyed every minute of it.
Monday 04/07/2008 9:51:58am
Name:Jack Butler
E-Mail:jjb4264@verizon.net
Date on Prov:Summer 1959 to January 1963
Div/Rate:1st and OE; ETR3
Address:2856 Michener Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone:717-898-1491
Comments:I often recall all the fond memories of the time I
spent on the Providence. There wasn't a better place for this
17 year old (at the time)to grow and mature. I spent the first
year in 1st Division and then transfered over to OE. Coming
from the 1st the ET gang tagged me with the nickname "Boats"
which I was called until I left the ship in Yokosuka for
discharge in January of 1963. Would be happy to hear from any
old shipmates so that together we can share some of the old
sea stories about those times. In this digital age they arn't
something to be shared here. This is a great site, and with
Google more shipmates should find it. I will try and make the
next reunion in Providence, RI.
Jack
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Thursday 04/03/2008 3:51:24pm
Name:Robert Becker
E-Mail:budda.bob1@gmail.com
Date on Prov:May 1971 thru June 1973
Div/Rate:M DIV. (AFT FIRE ROOM) MM3, GEN. GANG
Address:4220 GAMMA STREET
SAN DIEGO, CA 92113-4118
Phone:619-263-1079
Comments:Fond memories sailing in this great gray LADY. She
was a fine ship with an honorable tradition. Remember both the
GOOD times, and the Tough times. This is a great website and
hope to meet up again with my former shipmates at the next
re-union in Providence, RI Vietnam was a long time ago but
remember it like yesterday? Good times in Vancouver, Portland,
San Francisco and the westpac of 1972. God bless for now, fair
winds and following seas. My nickname on the ship was "budda"
Saturday 03/22/2008 10:26:59am
Name:RALPH WIGLEY
E-Mail:RFWIGS@GMAIL.COM
Date on Prov:1965 TIL APRIL 1968
Div/Rate:CYN3 COMMUNICATIONS
Address:52316 NORFOLK LANE
CHESTERFIELD MICHIGAN 48051
Phone:
Comments:I CAN REMEMBER SITTING IN THE RADIO SHACK AS OUR
SPEEDKEYER WAS ON WITH THE PUEBLO WHEN THE KOREANS KICKED IN
THE DOOR OF THEIR RADIO ROOM. I REMEMBER THE BEAUTY OF
LIGHTING UP THE COAST WITH STARSHELLS AND "PUFF" IN ORBIT OVER
A CONVOY WE WERE RIDING SHOTGUN FOR. I REMEMBER A WONDERFUL
SHIP AND A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS. THANKS FOR THIS SIGHT AND ALL
THE MEMORIES.
Saturday 03/22/2008 9:43:51am
Name:Chesley Gary Moody
E-Mail:cgmrodman@aol.com
Date on Prov:1963-64
Div/Rate:CT-3 Security Group
Address:3959 NW 32nd Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone:352-336-4294
Comments:Located an old shipmate who gave me the name of this
site. I'm glad I found it and hope perhaps I might be able to
locate some of the other men with whom I served.
Tuesday 03/18/2008 1:58:58pm
Name:Ronald J. Sutton
E-Mail:rjsutton58@aol.com
Date on Prov:1967-1969
Div/Rate:3rd Divsion / QM3 /NAV.DIV.
Address:9800 HEROY RD.CLARENCE CTR.14032
Phone:716 741-9180
Comments:Thank you for this great web-site.I have only known
of it a few weeks and have made contact with two old
shipmates.It was fun talking about old friends and good times
from our old home the USS PROVIDENCE,I would be happy to hear
from any of my old shipmates thanks again. Ron
Saturday 02/23/2008 10:24:18am
Name:James Anthony Amadruto
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:1948 - 1949
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
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Wednesday 02/06/2008 10:48:55am
Name:Rocky Markiewicz
E-Mail:da_island_man@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:OC/RM3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Been here before. I checking to see if anyone
remembers two RM's that were on C7F staff and where the might
possibly be these days. One is "Lucky" Lamastra from
Philadelphia and "Bones" Ortiz who I believe was originally
from New Mexico..If anyone has talked to these guys or knows
where the might be, please email me and let me
know..Thanks..Prov was great ship and Crew..
Monday 02/04/2008 4:35:35pm
Name:W. Richard Spillman
E-Mail:srrick@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1959- 1962
Div/Rate:OL Division BM3
Address:P.O. Box 6248
Visalia, Ca. 93290
Phone:(831)776-1995 (cell)
Comments:Plank Owner
Monday 02/04/2008 10:18:44am
Name:Gary Coury
E-Mail:garycoury@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Com-7-Flt from OKCity till June '68
Div/Rate:CR/RM3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Bud Manter, John McGann, Gary Thompson, Jack Walton
and I would love to hear from other friends and invite them to
our twice a decade reunions. Cheers
Sunday 02/03/2008 2:50:34pm
Name:Anthony L Maffei
E-Mail:amaffei1@cox.net
Date on Prov:January - October 1966
Div/Rate:mess cook and X-Div print shop
Address:
Phone:
Comments:If you look at Jun 66 Privateer you will see my name
on the production page. I retired in OCT 1993 as a BMCM
Sunday 02/03/2008 1:03:41pm
Name:Thomas West
E-Mail:twest1031@charter.net
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:185 east edmundson av morgan hill ca 95037 phone 408
426-1031
Phone:
Comments:Sam this is an update of my address keep up the great
work on the site
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Wednesday 01/23/2008 4:30:45pm
Name:Gary (Andy) Anderson
E-Mail:garyanda@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:3rd
Address:6117 W. 15th St. Greeley Co. 80634
Phone:970-330-8884
Comments:Worked in third div. untill end of cruise.As a bm3
was sent to Danang and worked on patrol duty for a year on 45'
patrol boat. Remember a lot of seaman in third division and
would like to hear from them.
Wednesday 12/26/2007 8:38:41am
Name:Tom Pomes
E-Mail:tpomes@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:May 1966 to May 1969
Div/Rate:CR RM2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Seems like a lifetime ago, lots of good memories.
Thursday 12/20/2007 8:56:55am
Name:David R. Ruskin
E-Mail:oldesalt@gmail.com
Date on Prov:1969 - 1971
Div/Rate:X Division PN2
Address:Chula Vista, CA
Phone:
Comments:Learned a lot while on this great ship. Retired as
PNCS in 1984.
Monday 12/17/2007 1:03:32pm
Name:Larry L. Larson
E-Mail:larry@larsonexterminators.com
Date on Prov:70-72
Div/Rate:X div/ JO3
Address:Poway, CA
Phone:858.486.9406
Comments:Sam, just a belated thanks for returning the copies
of the Privateer you put on the site (looks good!) and to
point out that my email address you have on the roster has
been discontinued and the new one's above. Wishing you and
yours a very Happy and Prosperous Holiday Season!!
Wednesday 12/12/2007 9:29:31am
Name:Terry HERBERT
E-Mail:herbherbert1@msn.com
Date on Prov:Jan 69 - Mar 71
Div/Rate:YN3/Operations Yeoman
Address:Lee's Summit, Mo
Phone:
Comments:I replaced YN2 John Holley as Head Operations Yeoman
when he got out and he went back home to Okalahoma.
Really enjoyed working with Commander Sanders in Operations
Office. He was a real inspiration to all.
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Monday 12/10/2007 4:56:53pm
Name:Chuck Groenke
E-Mail:chuckgroenke@hughes.net
Date on Prov:72-73
Div/Rate:FTM1
Address:425 Winn Valley Dr.
Wimberley, Tx.78676
Phone:512 847 0230
Comments:I had a great time on the ship, a lot of the Gmm's
and Ftm's were on the Uss England DLG22 with me prior to its
decommissioning in 70. Would like to hear
from any who remember me.
Friday 11/16/2007 7:20:06am
Name:Marvin M. Cox
E-Mail:marvinco@bellsouth.net
Date on Prov:07/61 - 10/63
Div/Rate:YN3 - Logroom Yeoman
Address:2226 Allene St
Brusly Louisiana
Phone:1-225-749-2135
Comments:What a Trip, great site. Wish I had found this site
sooner. Engineering folks, get in touch. John Marshall, Fleas,
Fish, Horn, Jackson,
Munch, Sonka, Kapusta, Yohanan
Sunday 11/11/2007 8:16:35am
Name:Thomas M. E. Lamos
E-Mail:dreamtoday143@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1971-1973
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Would like to hear from shipmates! Email me.
Sunday 11/04/2007 3:57:24am
Name:Joe Markiewicz
E-Mail:da_island_man@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:OC/RM3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Prov membership, surfing to see who has visited.
Hoping to someday see names of close friends that were aboard
with me. God Bless All..
Monday 10/29/2007 7:56:32am
Name:Phil Hays
E-Mail:phil_hays@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:OE/RD3
Address:309 Trapper Ln
Fountain, CO 80817
Phone:(830) 200-1321
Comments:They called me the "Reverend"
I enjoyed seeing all the ports on the WestPAC cruise. It was
great being a part of the war effort during the Tet Offence of
68. We saved a lot of Marine's lives at Hue. They never should
have allowed returning Vietnam vets to land at Travis AFB,
commie land...
I retired from the Army later.
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Monday 09/10/2007 11:04:04am
Name:Eugene W Rogers
E-Mail:provident78@verizon.net
Date on Prov:Oct 1946 to April 1948
Div/Rate:S1C--5th Division
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Boarded the Pissy P in Philadelphia, Pa and then set
sail for a shakedown cruise in the Caribbean. Blew the
bejabbers out of the island of culebra while there and visited
Guantanamo Bay Base. Drank too much rum as I remember. Then 2
tours in the Med. I remember the kids dashing for the food in
Naples, Italy. Also remember the spectacular volcano eruption
display as we went thru the straits of Messinna. I was in
charge of a twin 40 MM on the fantail and then subsequently
assigned to a quafd mount opposite the bridge, Used to have
Rear Admiral George C Dyer step into my gun mount to preuse
his fleet. He never said a word to me. Just made a noise so I
would notice he was there so I could get out of his way. Had a
tragedy aboard ship as we were getting ready to leave the Med
and unfortunately I witnessed it. One of our young pilots
crashed into the superstructure and was lost at sea. I loved
every minute I was aboard the Providence. I was just a young
17 year old when I boarded and only 19 when I left her. Great
ship and I met and made a lot friends. By the way the 2 dogs
(Nip & Tuck) were aboard when I was.
Saturday 09/08/2007 5:07:33pm
Name:Raleigh Durr
E-Mail:vango76@aol.com
Date on Prov:7/70 - thur decom
Div/Rate:1st div. B M 3
Address:Shreveport, Louisiana
Yuma , Arizona
Phone:
Comments:very important time in our lives, served with and
made some great friends
even after all these years I still laff when I think back on a
few times , 72 west pac , portland trip.
Friday 08/17/2007 2:03:27pm
Name:thomas h kerntke
E-Mail:alice.cox1@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:66-68
Div/Rate:
Address:816 s hightower stillwater, ok 74074
Phone:2543198556
Comments:im an army iraqui freedom veteran just trying to help
my dad to get more information on all places he was and if
they may have anything to do with his current health problems
thank you veterans one and all
Wednesday 08/08/2007 10:42:51pm
Name:Wiley, Erwin Green
E-Mail:EWiley2933@aol.com
Date on Prov:May 1960 - May 1961
Div/Rate:Personnel Office YN3
Address:P O Box 985, Santa Fe, TX 77510
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 07/05/2007 6:23:57pm
Name:Arnold Collins
E-Mail:collinsaq3@post.harvard.edu
Date on Prov:April 1959- Sept 1960
Div/Rate:LTJG
Address:900 N. Lake Shore Drive #2003
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone:(312) 649-6694
Comments:Transferred from the USS Boston to the
precommissioning detail in Charlestown. Made the shakedown
cruise, visit to Providence R.I. and Panama Canal transit
before RAD in September 1960.
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Thursday 07/05/2007 9:17:27am
Name:James DeBolske
E-Mail:mrdebolske@cox.net
Date on Prov:11/45 - 6/46
Div/Rate:MUS2c
Address:34460 Via Verde
Capistrano Beach CA
Phone:949-661-3598`
Comments:We were USN School of Music Band #70 first stationed
Palermo, later transferred to USS Memphis, and finally
transferred to Providence upon her arrival for her first tour
in the Med Sea. Returned with her to the States.
Tuesday 07/03/2007 5:25:29am
Name:dave goth
E-Mail:dgoth48@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1967 to 1970
Div/Rate:ol/bm3
Address:299nw 601rd
clinton, mo. 64735
Phone:(660)885-4635
Comments:to my knowledge i was the only seaman recruit to be
boatswain mate of the watch on the quarter deck
Saturday 06/23/2007 4:55:45pm
Name:Arthur Wayne Fluitt
E-Mail:chieffluitt@msn.com
Date on Prov:1960-1964
Div/Rate:OS SM2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:The Providence was my first duty station after boot
camp. Picked her up in Long Beach in Sept 1960. Spent 4 great
years growing up and maturing. Homeported in Yokosuka for two
years and a great return trip to the states. Retired in 1980
as an SMC.
Thursday 06/21/2007 9:52:59am
Name:Jon Stang
E-Mail:jbsjon@msn.com
Date on Prov:1971-72
Div/Rate:HM2
Address:242 Perrywinkle Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone:2404010170
Comments:I was part of the rescue team when
Admiral Robinson's helicopter crashed on the Providence May
72. I was on the bridge the night of the raid on Haiphong
Harbor at the navigation table.
Monday 06/11/2007 10:44:59am
Name:Amy Lynn Rosato
E-Mail:amylr620@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:40 North Main Street
Homer NY 13077
Phone:607-749-3925
Comments:Looking for information on my Granfather-- Joseph J.
Dellich. he was aboard the providence 1944-? Thank You...
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Monday 06/04/2007 10:07:32pm
Name:Bob Mangels
E-Mail:bobmangels@aol.com
Date on Prov:9/67 - 10/68
Div/Rate:COM7THFLT BAND
Address:14Manfre Rd.
Watsonville CA 95076
Phone:831 728-2717
Comments:I was one of the 'musicians' the Marines liked to
trample running through our compartment on one of their Missle
House drills. Can anybody out there help me verify the time
Prov fired on some fishing boats and then took some Vietnamese
aboard afterward? Date and attest to witnessing will be
greatly appreciated. Its important - please contact.
Tuesday 05/29/2007 8:22:04am
Name:JOSEPH KARROL
E-Mail:JKARROL@EARTHLINK.NET
Date on Prov:1961 - 1964
Div/Rate:R DIVISION RM3
Address:17373 COMINGO LANE PUNTA GORDA FLORIDA 33955
Phone:941 380 0382
Comments:GREAT SHIP GREAT GUYS GREAT LIBERTY , WHAT ELSE COULD
YOU ASK FOR
Monday 05/28/2007 11:36:03am
Name:Malik Robinson
E-Mail:mrobin@charter.net
Date on Prov:May 1945 to Aug 1946
Div/Rate:RDM 3c
Address:567 Andrea Circle
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 05/24/2007 12:15:11am
Name:James J. Wheeler
E-Mail:JmWhlr@aol.com
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:X Div. YN3
Address:18 Stuyvesant Oval 7-B
New York, New York 10009
Phone:212 637-2226
Comments:Great Memories of the Providence CLG-6.
I'm in touch with SN Gary Weber who lives in NJ. Looking for
SN Stan Heffner, SN Tom Noonan, PO3 Kevin Gallagher
(Privateeer Printer). Also have been in touch with Ret.
Admiral Kenneth G. Haynes fomrer Capt. CLG-6. I used to be his
JA talker during GQ.
Happy Memorial Day to All Shipmates!
Saturday 05/05/2007 6:57:56pm
Name:Chuck Mahaffey
E-Mail:cmahaffey@texasmpa@org
Date on Prov:1966 - 1969
Div/Rate:CR
Address:4410 Woodland Ridge Dr.
College Station, TX 77845
Phone:979-690-2315
Comments:
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Wednesday 04/25/2007 6:02:12am
Name:PATRICK MCNALLY
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:1971-1973
Div/Rate:3RD/A FN
Address:120 E STEUBEN ST PITTSBURGH,PA.15205
Phone:412-264-0558
Comments:
Tuesday 04/24/2007 3:13:55pm
Name:Timothy R. Jones
E-Mail:tj1015@roadrunner.com
Date on Prov:1962-1965
Div/Rate:MM 3rd Class
Address:3656 Lamor Rd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone:724-962-4210
Comments:The email address is my son's. Address and phone
number are current.
Tuesday 04/24/2007 3:11:00pm
Name:Timothy R. Jones
E-Mail:tj1015@roadrunner.com
Date on Prov:1962-1965
Div/Rate:MM 3rd Class
Address:3656 Lamor Rd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone:724-962-4210
Comments:The email address is my son's. Address and phone
number are current.
Monday 04/23/2007 7:07:53am
Name:mark wagner
E-Mail:sonofbutch54@aol.com
Date on Prov:1972
Div/Rate:first div.
Address:912 oakwood rd. glen burnie md.21061
Phone:410-761-7761
Comments:
Thursday 04/05/2007 4:05:23am
Name:DENNIS GOLDING
E-Mail:denny55us@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:8/63 - 11/68
Div/Rate:E DIV : IC2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:WEST PAC BUM
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Wednesday 03/28/2007 9:46:40pm
Name:Dave Spencer
E-Mail:dlspencer2@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1971 thru decom
Div/Rate:B div / oil Shack
Address:11323 e. 213 th street
Lakewood, Ca 90715
Phone:562-924-3643
Comments:Just surfed in and was surprized.
Saturday 03/24/2007 5:50:48am
Name:Sten Nelson
E-Mail:srnjr@verizon.net
Date on Prov:72-Decom
Div/Rate:OI/Seaman
Address:
Phone:508-378-0558
Comments:Just updating my Email, be well shipmates.
Hi Ray, welcome aboard!!
Thursday 03/22/2007 9:03:40pm
Name:Ray Miraya
E-Mail:rhinoray@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:5/71 to 1/73
Div/Rate:os/sn
Address:9213 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera,CA 90660
Phone:562-577-7850
Comments:
Sunday 03/11/2007 12:22:19am
Name:Robert Schuster
E-Mail:b4rome2c@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:January 1968 to February 1970
Div/Rate:Fox Div FTG3
Address:P.O. Box 222539
Christiansted, Virgin Islands 00822
or
1695 Harpswell Islands Road
Orr's Island Maine 04066
Phone:340-773-2039, cell 340-690-9357
Comments:I remember my most stressful moments. First was
performing the initial velocity calculations for the guns to
breech the wall at Hue. Second was making parts out of coke
cans to keep the Mark 25 dual purpose gunnery radar
operational above the DMZ; and third, helping Joe Simon FTG2
repair the Mark 1A gunnery computer on the firing line. The
captain had a fit when he was told not to worry that Simon &
Schuster were fixing it. He did come down to see for himself.
Saturday 03/03/2007 3:09:22pm
Name:Tom Hennessy
E-Mail:tom_hennessy@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:9/69 tp 6/71
Div/Rate:X-Div YN3
Address:3340 Aspen Ln
Plamdale, Ca 93550
Phone:
Comments:Oh for the days of the salt air in our faces.
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Friday 03/02/2007 10:06:00am
Name:Richard Crossman
E-Mail:rcross47@pacbell.net
Date on Prov:Jan 68 Oct69
Div/Rate:N5/SM2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I have going thru the pages trying to remember name
and faces as I got out my cruise book. Looking for anyone from
"sigs"
that was on when I was. Anyone know what happened to Chief
Koizumi? Got on board with $675 travel pay and looked for the
person with the "slush"fund. Served on Mansfield DD728 66-68
Thursday 02/15/2007 10:35:07am
Name:Lynn Boudreaux
E-Mail:Boudro1@cox.net
Date on Prov:1959-1961
Div/Rate:M Fn-MM2
Address:3705 Lemon Street
Metairie, La. 70006
Phone:504-454-1537
Comments:Plank owner.
Thursday 02/15/2007 9:24:45am
Name:DALE DORMAN
E-Mail:daledorman1@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:Sep. 65 - Aug. 70
Div/Rate:OC / RMSN/3/2
Address:POB 20617
EL CAJON, CA. 92021
Phone:6195617504
Comments:email address change
Tuesday 02/13/2007 7:10:21am
Name:Gregory K Primmer
E-Mail:gkprimmer@gmail.com
Date on Prov:Nov. 1969 to June 1971
Div/Rate:Weapons Dept/YN3
Address:Greg and Vicki Primmer
9222 Talmadge Court
Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048
Phone:402-235-3388
Comments:Have spent the last 40 years working on the railroad
and am retiring the summer of 2007. Would love to hear from
some of the old Weapons Dept. gang.
Monday 02/12/2007 5:49:49pm
Name:Everette Harmon
E-Mail:bharmoniii@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1972-1973
Div/Rate:M div MM2 aft fire room
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Would be great to get a email from shipmates.
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Monday 01/22/2007 6:10:35pm
Name:brad kolb
E-Mail:bradkolb@cox.net
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:My daddy served in vietnam on the cl-6 as the
machinist mate. I am thankful to everyone in our armed
forces!!!
Friday 01/12/2007 3:25:39pm
Name:Thomas L Osburn
E-Mail:tenngramps@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:July '64 - May '65
Div/Rate:Ens,SC USNR
Address:600 Alta Loma Rd.
Goodlettsville, TN 37062
Phone:615-739-6777
Comments:Disbursing Officer
S-4 and S-5 division officer
Tuesday 01/09/2007 11:40:38am
Name:Malik Robinson
E-Mail:mrobin@charter.net
Date on Prov:May 1945 to Aug 1946
Div/Rate:RDM 3c
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Joined the commisioning crew in May 1945 and operated
search radar until my discharge in August 1946.
Thursday 01/04/2007 8:14:25am
Name:David Harris
E-Mail:davemo@charter.net
Date on Prov:1945
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I found my fathers old USN papers and photos. He was
on the CL-82 with Commander W.B. Jackson,EX O Chas. E. McCombs
and Navigator George L. Raring. I think he was a Bugular and
40mm loader. He passed away in 1998.
Wednesday 01/03/2007 9:32:16pm
Name:Dave Griffin
E-Mail:griffinsherry@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1966 -1968
Div/Rate:COMSEVENTHFLT - SUPRAD
Address:2069 Willow Court
Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone:360 380-2211
Comments:Crossed over from the Oklahoma City with
COMSEVENTHFLT in 1966. Many memories came roaring back after
visiting this great site. Worked in SUPRAD with the CT's.
Providence was my first reenlistment in a 28 year career in
the Navy. Retired 1991 from NAVCOMSTA Rota. Maybe give the
reunion a try. Keep it up.
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Sunday 12/17/2006 2:58:50pm
Name:Alan Pierce
E-Mail:piercekap@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Jan. 67-June 67
Div/Rate:OE/ETN-3
Address:9107 Horseshoe Lake Rd.
Cedar Rapids, Ia.
52401
Phone:
Comments:Neat site, don't know why it took me so long to find
it. Looks like its been a long time since the last entry.
I was the supply PO in the ET shop even before I made 3rd. I
guess they didn't want me touching any of thier equipment. I
was also the KY-8 tech. with a TS krypto clearence. The only
troubles I ever had with it were bad patch jobs, and one
miss-switch on the card. Not being a radioman I would break
out in a cold sweat whenever I had to test the thing from the
handset in the war room, I felt I didn't belong there in the
first place, but when Com.seventhFle came aboard one day in
the middle of a request for a short count and the call sign
changed because of his arrivel, my tongue got rapped around my
eyeteeth so bad I couldn't see what I was saying I almost peed
my pants.
I was aboard when the old girl took a hit in the radar
antenna, helped somehow with restrapping of com. cables aloft,
and left the ship in June of 67 from Yoko for my own homeport
in Iowa carring among other things, an envelope containing six
official Navy photographs and a small shard of aluminum
shrapnel as a gift for a job well done. They are among my most
prized possessions.
Sunday 12/17/2006 8:33:57am
Name:Rodney A Voelker
E-Mail:Voelker@cox.net
Date on Prov:1967 ~1969
Div/Rate:EM1 E- Div
Address:1640 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Phone:757-371-1123
Comments:Change of e-mail address: 12/17/06
Cross decked from OK City to Providance for duration of tour.
LPO, ran rewind shop, power shop. Would love to hear from
shipmates. Retired as a NCC from FTC Norfolk.
Monday 12/11/2006 7:08:25pm
Name:Thomas Hadden
E-Mail:tomlindahadd@cox.net
Date on Prov:7/59 Through 9/61
Div/Rate:RM2 --OC Div (Comm)
Address:160 Thurston Place
Crestview, Fl. 32536
Phone:850/682-4272
Comments:Updating my Email Address
and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas.
Saturday 12/02/2006 7:02:48pm
Name:Ronnie Winters
E-Mail:oldgolfer011@tx.rr.com
Date on Prov:Sept 66 to Feb70
Div/Rate:T Div GMM
Address:6507 Sayle St, Greenville,Tx 75402
Phone:903-450-4456
Comments:This is my new email address.
Thursday 11/16/2006 1:58:26pm
Name:Michael Dollarhide
E-Mail:mc4ever73@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1969-1971
Div/Rate:S3 - SN
Address:PO Box 124 Quincy CA. 95971
Phone:
Comments:Very nice web site brought back alot of memories,
thank you.
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Wednesday 11/08/2006 5:32:38pm
Name:John Callahan
E-Mail:johnknock1953@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1972-Mothballs
Div/Rate:X Division YN3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Sam, Great site. I enjoyed reading about the old
times. I worked in the captains office. Would love to hear
from Wallace or Berehell. Keep up the great work Sam. I
remember your face.
Monday 11/06/2006 9:04:06am
Name:Jason E Tucker
E-Mail:jason.tucker@wayneakers.com
Date on Prov:My Father Roger served from 1958-1961
Div/Rate:
Address:Lake Worth, Florida
Phone:561-540-9615
Comments:Great website. My father Roger Tucker served from
1958-1961. He passed away in 2004, and was sent off with
military honors. Very Emotional. He was never prouder than
when he would tell stories and recount his time aboard the
ship. He was the epitome of a true patriot and a proud veteran
of the U.S Navy. Our family thanks you for keeping the memory
of the Providence's great tradition and history alive.
Wednesday 10/25/2006 2:16:39pm
Name:David F Gostin
E-Mail:Blade32051@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:FTM 3
Address:1144 Wisteria Way
Beaumont, Ca 92223
Phone:(909) 769-4076
Comments:
Saturday 10/21/2006 12:50:45am
Name:Henry Robbie Robertson
E-Mail:roberro@charter.net
Date on Prov:Pre-commissioning-May 1961
Div/Rate:Marine Detatchment, Pfc,L/cpl
Address:Beaufort, SC
Phone:843-525-1455
Comments:In my 22 year career, I was never prouder to have
served than with my shipmates in Providence. I have never
since experienced the state of morale that we had. I believe
that there wasn't a man aboard that would not have willingly
laid down his life for Capt/RAdm Veth. What a shame that the
city of Providence couldn't have preserved her as a monument;
then again, what do you expect from a city the ties you up to
the coal dock, hidden away from everyone, on your one-and-only
visit.
I'm so happy to have found this site and have already made a
connection to a fellow Marine Detachment comrade. Thanks.
Saturday 09/30/2006 5:18:58pm
Name:Steve Price
E-Mail:speeddevil24g@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1967-1968
Div/Rate:MU-3
Address:Indianapolis,Indiana but a native upstate New Yorker
Phone:(317) 253-0089
Comments:I was the shortest guy in the band, played lead
trumpet, thus probably the loudest.Had 19 months of seeing the
world (far east style) many memories both good and bad.Served
under ADM. J.J.Hyland and ADM. Bringle.Departed ships company
in late '68 just in time to visit the day old grave of a dear
cousin killed near Cam-Ron bay where we were on my last
cruise.As I recall we crossed the equator twice ,so I was able
to put my shellback title to the test, thanks to all you
bloody butts who were so unwilling to supply the fresh meat.I
was brand new on the ship when we were hit off the coast of
Da-Nang.I was topside, did not have a duty station nor knew
what one was.I did nearly doody myself though!!I was talking
with a guy on watch , thought those little water spouts were
fish blowing water; was corrected by the watchman and told to
watch on the mountainside as we were being fired at by the
enemy.WAS ALSO ASSURED WE WERE OUT OF RANGE? Guess those
little spouts on the port side of der boat wasnt fishies
either!End of story-as I frantically tried to un-dog a hatch
to hi-tail it below some knucklehead on the other side obeying
orders didn't let that happen till after we were hit and clear
of hostile fire.I sincerely hope we, the 7th fleet band, at
least made a little sunshine and memories of back home then to
all of you who kept the Prov spic & span and running well
under much duress at times. Thanks to all and hope to hear
from you. God Bless
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Thursday 09/21/2006 5:35:28am
Name:Charles F. P. Sullivan
E-Mail:sullicha@juno.com
Date on Prov:November 1959 = August 1961
Div/Rate:Marine Detachment
Address:405 Hickory Meadow Court
Lexington, South Carolina
29072-7400
Phone:803 957-7657
Comments:
Wednesday 08/02/2006 1:34:10pm
Name:Dennis Travelstead
E-Mail:charden@npgcable.com
Date on Prov:7-59 to 6-62
Div/Rate:EM2
Address:1598 McCulloch Blvd south Lake havasu City az. 86406
Phone:928-453-9019
Comments:up date my e mail address
Monday 07/31/2006 2:37:38pm
Name:Ron Rounds
E-Mail:rmrjlr@peoplepc.com
Date on Prov:1969-1972
Div/Rate:PN2
Address:9641 NE 121st Lane
Kirkland, Washington 98034
Phone:
Comments:Served as a Personnelman aboard the Providence during
her tour as First Fleet Flagship and then transferred to
Vietnam to end my tour aboard. Enjoyed being a part of her
crews.
Friday 07/21/2006 1:18:35pm
Name:Richard C. Bailey
E-Mail:DLoop2746@aol.com
Date on Prov:1968-1971
Div/Rate:OI Division/Radarman 3rd class
Address:2048 Silvan Cliff Rd.
Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Phone:937-890-3693
Comments:Boarded ship in Japan in 1968, crossed equator on
return to US
Thursday 07/20/2006 12:29:50am
Name:Eugene Rogers
E-Mail:argot78@msn.com
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:5th-S1C
Address:PO Box 583, Farmington, NH 03835
Phone:603-755-4586
Comments:Was in the gun gang aboard ship. In charge of a twin
mount (40mm) on the stern of the ship. Then graduated to a
quad mount opposite the bridge. Had the fleet admiral in my
gun tub many times as he scanned his fleet while in the Med.If
I remember correctly his name was George C Dyer.
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Sunday 07/09/2006 2:41:09am
Name:Lou La Salle
E-Mail:loulasalle@verizon.net
Date on Prov:Dec. 1961 thru August 1964
Div/Rate:OI Division/STG 3
Address:273 Elephant Path
Perkasie, PA 18944
Phone:215 258 2357
Comments:Looking for old Shipmates look for to 2007 reunion.
Saturday 07/01/2006 2:39:12pm
Name:Harold Feltman
E-Mail:hfeltman@cableone.net
Date on Prov:May 1962 - June 1965
Div/Rate:"X" Div. PN1
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great Ship. Happy that Providence has a Web-site.
Will visit often to relive the memories.
Saturday 06/24/2006 10:37:26am
Name:Robert Cammack
E-Mail:bobby_cammack3@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1967 - 1968
Div/Rate:LCPL / USMC
Address:189 4th St.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone:920.517.2752
Comments:Would be great to renew old friendships after so many
years.
Friday 06/23/2006 11:01:32am
Name:Henry Kohlenberg
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:approx Oct63/July66
Div/Rate:Seaman in 1st div/SK3 in S-1
Address:5525w Barbara ave Glendale,AZ 85302
Phone:623 931-7821
Comments:Tying up to palm trees in Saigon and crossing the
equator going to Sydney
Friday 06/23/2006 1:41:22am
Name:Gary (Renegade) Alexander
E-Mail:d104wolfie.yahoo
Date on Prov:1963-66
Div/Rate:A Div
Address:7826 Nall St.
Valley Springs,Ca
Phone:209-786-2899
Comments:What a good surprise to see a web site for the best
ship ever. I was very lucky to be able to get employment with
the State of California and retired after 37+ years as a Real
Property Administrator (RPA). Just in case, give me a call or
e-mail............
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Thursday 06/22/2006 7:49:36am
Name:Greg Lewis
E-Mail:stratus97g@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:2/72 - 5/73 (if memory serves me right)
Div/Rate:Communications/RMSN
Address:2077 Pinehurst Way
Maryville, Illinois 62062
Phone:618-288-1966
Comments:Can't believe I hadn't tried googling for a Prov
website. Wow, this is like going back in time to some great
memories. I hope to contact some old buds.
Tuesday 06/20/2006 9:08:39pm
Name:Dave Astin
E-Mail:clubcobbler@aol.com
Date on Prov:5/69-4/71
Div/Rate:FTG E-3
Address:14020 se market
portland, OR 97233
Phone:503-349-9783 cell
Comments:I am presently a diesel mechanic for the city transit
here in Portland. I also preach for a small church about 85
miles east in the Columbia Gorge. Betty (whom I met in
Portland during our trip here for Rose Festival in 69) have
been married for 36 years, have two kids and 2 grandsons. we
look forward to the reunion in 07.
Thursday 06/15/2006 10:11:41am
Name:Jim Chryst
E-Mail:jchryst@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:June 1966 - December 1969
Div/Rate:X Div - YN2
Address:118 Glenside Trail
Sparta, NJ 07871
Phone:973-729-6899
Comments:I recently joined the Naval Order, New York Chapter
(NOUS)
During a recent lunch, the former Sec Nav, John Lehman gave a
speech. After the lunch I met a Marine Captain, who called in
NGFS from the Providence, in Hue during the TET Offensive.
PROVIDENCE received the Navy Unit Commendation for this
action. He also referenced the Lynn McCormick, as providing
NGFS as well. I do not remember that, but am very clear on the
Providence support. Many rounds shot during that time.
Jim Chryst
Thursday 06/15/2006 10:05:24am
Name:Jim Chryst
E-Mail:jchryst@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:June 1966 - December 1969
Div/Rate:X Div/ YN2
Address:118 Glenside Trail
Sparta, NJ 07871
Phone:973-729-6899
Comments:Just returned from a Naval Strategy Forum, at the
Naval War College, in Newport, RI, which the topic of
discussion was "changing nature of the national influence in
the 21st century Navy" Gave me a lot of insight into the
"forward Navy"
In the Museum was an original oil painting of the Sloop
PROVIDENCE, Captained by John Paul Jones, in combat against
the British. I contacted the artist, and will purchase a few
prints, for the upcoming reunion auction.
This Forum was hosted by the Secretary of the Navy, with
speeches by the CNO, and various of line commanders. A real
treat and very informative.
Fair winds
Jim Chryst
Sunday 06/11/2006 3:56:15pm
Name:John Garnecky
E-Mail:jobfather@valornet.com
Date on Prov:Feb 1963 - Jun 1964
Div/Rate:COM7THFLT Staff
Address:24547 East 51st Street
Broken Arrow, OK 74014
Phone:918-284-8780
Comments:Trying to find some COM&THFLT staff members on board
PROVIDENCE or OKLAHOMA CITY. Have found Rod Harris and Sleepy
Babcock. Have a VA disability claim submitted and need
evidence of ships being in Saigon etc in 1964. Would like to
hear from anyone who was on staff or who has any helpful
suggestions in dealing with VA and evidence issues. And this
is a wonderful site!!!
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Thursday 06/08/2006 4:22:35pm
Name:RONALD P REINHARDT
E-Mail:RONNYSUE@VERIZON.NET
Date on Prov:SEP/68---MAR/70
Div/Rate:M DIVISION/MM3
Address:1725 KIRTLEY DR.
BRANDON, FLORIDA 33511
Phone:813 653 4309
Comments:JUST FOUND WEB SITE--IT IS REALLY WONDERFUL !!!!!!
Tuesday 06/06/2006 7:22:51am
Name:Thomas M. E. Lamos
E-Mail:www.dreamtoday143@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1971-1973
Div/Rate:
Address:2235 Tammi Ct
Tracy, Ca. 95377
Phone:
Comments:
Monday 05/15/2006 12:05:49am
Name:Dennis T. Hunter
E-Mail:dhunter@academicplanet.com
Date on Prov:1960-1962
Div/Rate:E/ICFN
Address:12875 Bell Rd.
Batson,TX 77519
Phone:936-262-8247
Comments:
Sunday 05/14/2006 10:41:26am
Name:Greg Matuskovic
E-Mail:gmatuskovic@comcast.net
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:VF 41 squadron ,AFQ2 aboard Independenc
Address:Charleston, SC
Phone:
Comments:Was CLG 6 out on a WESTPAC tour in June to November
1965 firing her SIX inch guns into Vietnam? We were next to
maybe your ship. I'm looking for a pictures taken of Danang
Coast Line of the Monkey Mountains around August to November.
Thank you,
Greg, AQF2 VF 41
aboard the Independence CVA 62
WestPac Combat Tour 1965
Thursday 04/27/2006 3:03:19pm
Name:Bertrand R. Trottier
E-Mail:bugler@buglerusn.us
Date on Prov:January 1970 - March 1971
Div/Rate:Navigation QMB3 Ship's Bugler
Address:2530 Atchison St.
San Bernardino,
California 92410-1912
Phone:909-381-5554
Comments:Great ship, great crew, great memories. My regards to
all the fine men who served on her including the Marines who
have and always will have my upmost regard. It was an honor to
serve on the "Prov." as the last U.S. Navy Bugler. Thank you
and God Bless! Bert
Glad to have you aboard. Good Guys..if you have a chance visit
Bert's website at http://www.buglerusn.us/
Sam
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Sunday 04/23/2006 4:55:44pm
Name:Tommy Brumfield
E-Mail:ttom3119@grandenet.com
Date on Prov:July 64-July 65
Div/Rate:R SFM-3/2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Changed net provider from AOL to Grandenet.com
Sunday 04/16/2006 3:57:02am
Name:Eugene Rogers
E-Mail:caddis78@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:1946 to 1948
Div/Rate:S1C
Address:Currently live in New Hampshire.
Phone:
Comments:Went to Bainbrige, MD for basic training and then
boarded the Providence in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Stayed
aboard the ship my entir4e enlistment. Couple of trips to the
Med. Wound up in the 5th Division and was charged with a quad
mount 40MM right off the bridge. Sure would like to hear from
any of my former shipmates.
Friday 04/14/2006 4:19:41pm
Name:Rudy Pfeiffer
E-Mail:rpfeiffe@sciti.com
Date on Prov:May 1945 to june 1948
Div/Rate:Engineering
Address:2131 Hemlock Ave.
San Diego California 92154
Phone:619 423 3718
Comments:Surfed on in
Great web page Sam
I was a fireman when I first reported on board. At first I
stood switchboard watch and other fire room duties Went to the
battery locker and wound up halping the air dales with the
planes my divison officer Chief Warent Officer John Wernli
came to me one day with orders to Nas
Norfolk I had been changed to a Airdale rate. Wound up on a
couple of Carriers I remained in the Navy untill 1968
retireing as Senior Aviation Electrician Mate Chief
Sunday 04/09/2006 10:33:20am
Name:John Mahoney
E-Mail:jrmvette@cox.net
Date on Prov:May 60 to 62
Div/Rate:MM3
Address:2408 Seven Kings Rd
Virginia Beach VA 23456
Phone:(757) 430 9198
Comments:I came aboard in Boston just after Recommisioning.
Would like to hear from old shipmates
Wednesday 03/29/2006 8:53:40pm
Name:Milton E. Merritt
E-Mail:merritt@cci-29palms.com
Date on Prov:July 1969 to August 1971
Div/Rate:Ship's Chaplain
Address:6215 El Comino Road
Post Office Box 1751
Twenynine Palms,CA 92277
Phone:760-367-4568
Comments:Joined Navy December 1942
Retired from Navy April 1976
-----
Chaplain Merritt,
I do remember your inspiring comments on the Chaplain's
Corner. Many good words to live by. I especially remember and
still talk about being there with you and our shipmates at the
historic first regular opening major league game in San Diego.
That event can be found on the April 1969 edition of the
Privateer.
Glad to have you aboard,
Sam Villa/sam@star77.com
Webmaster
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Tuesday 03/28/2006 10:42:23am
Name:David Hurley
E-Mail:debbie.hurley@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:USS PROVIDENCE
Div/Rate:USMC - MARINE DETACHMENT
Address:
Phone:
Comments:3/26/06
Sam,
I wanted you to know so you can pass on to anyone who might
have known him, that David passed away here in Abilene, TX on
March 10. His Marine Corps years meant so much to him.
Debbie Hurley
Sunday 03/26/2006 0:14:54am
Name:Tom Engle
E-Mail:tomgbpac@aol.com
Date on Prov:Sep. 59-Jan. 62
Div/Rate:OL and X/S1st
Address:4403 E. 55th.St.,Maywood,CA 90270
Phone:
Comments:Reported aboard the Providence Sep.59 at the Boston
Naval Shipyard. During my tour met a lot of great guys. During
the shakedown cruise in Cuba played some great bseball games.
Had a chance to see the world and realize how lucky we are to
live in the USA.Discharged Jan. 1962 at the Long Beach Naval
Shipyard as the Providence was heading back to the far east
for another tour. This web site brings back a lot of memories.
Great job.
Friday 03/24/2006 11:58:05pm
Name:LEROY WYMAN
E-Mail:LWYMAN1045@AOL.COM
Date on Prov:1959/1962
Div/Rate:S/1 OL/DIV.
Address:98 HUDSON CT.PALM DESERT CA.92211
Phone:760-779-5986
Comments:
Friday 03/24/2006 7:46:35pm
Name:Michael Niell
E-Mail:mikeniell@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:Sept 68 - Dec 68
Div/Rate:3rd Div BM3
Address:2719 Syracuse Dr
Irving , TX , 75062
Phone:
Comments:What ever happened to Bos'n Craft and BM1 Jacobs?
Thursday 03/23/2006 6:17:46pm
Name:Carl D. Hill, Jr
E-Mail:sharenhill@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:07/66 to 03/69
Div/Rate:s-3 sn1
Address:14017 138th st ct kpn
Gig Harbor wa 98329
Phone:253-884-1085
Comments:
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Monday 03/20/2006 5:01:24pm
Name:Joseph E. Warren
E-Mail:joeandpolly@mailstation.com
Date on Prov:1946 - 1947
Div/Rate:B Division/ F1C Boilermaker Striker
Address:1825 Edwardian Way
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone:256-832-4032
Comments:This is an update on my contact information. I'd love
to hear from anyone that served with me.
Monday 03/20/2006 1:57:05pm
Name:Ron Pagliaro
E-Mail:ronpag@msn.com
Date on Prov:1966 - 1970
Div/Rate:B than A, MM3
Address:4 Ridge Rd.
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
Phone:609-965-2445
Comments:Proud to have served in the Navy and aboard the
Prov., still have memorabilia around the office. Hope to see
some of my shipmates at the San Diego reunion, it looks to be
a great event.
Sunday 03/12/2006 9:19:13pm
Name:Eugene R..Summers
E-Mail:twin7252@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:Nov71 to decommisioning
Div/Rate:Boatswains Mate and Yeoman [Seaman]
Address:
Phone:515-238-3746
Comments:I remember the Providence CLG6 with fondness. I hated
to decommission her. I was in first div. Later went to the
petty officers mess.
I remember the night that Admiral Robinson died. I think the
one thing that has stayed in my mind about that night, was a
comment this one guy made as we stared into that dark water.
While I looked for survivors, this one guy said, "I hope they
save the mail." I turned and looked at him, and thought you
would not be worried about the mail if you were the one down
there.....
Saturday 03/11/2006 11:58:18pm
Name:Dennis Sauro
E-Mail:dennissauro@msn.com
Date on Prov:Aug 1969 to Feb1973
Div/Rate:S2 / CS3
Address:400 Ponderosa Lane
Grants Pass, Or 97527
Phone:
Comments:
Saturday 03/11/2006 3:06:49pm
Name:Norman Adams
E-Mail:naretirednow@wadsnet.com
Date on Prov:59-61
Div/Rate:Gunnery FT3
Address:480 Oak St.
Wadsorth, Ohio 44281
Phone:330-573-1681
Comments:Went to Pre-comissiong school in Norfolk and
comissioned in Boston. I was a plank owner. Went thru the
Panama Canal on the Providence
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Tuesday 03/07/2006 7:43:50pm
Name:Wayne Wilkeson (Wilky)
E-Mail:Wayne@wilkeson.net
Date on Prov:1960-62
Div/Rate:OE ET2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Just updating my Email address
Thursday 02/23/2006 5:07:05am
Name:Jack Reighley
E-Mail:reighley.ixoye@netzero.net
Date on Prov:11/69 - 1/70
Div/Rate:OI Division
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great update on the home page for the website, Sam.
Thanks.
Wednesday 02/22/2006 4:18:07pm
Name:Elliot Parsowith re: Bernard Parsowith
E-Mail:eparsowith@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:45-48
Div/Rate:FFC
Address:3964 Souther Ridge
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone:706-781-6356
Comments:Updating my email address. Posted previously in
11/05. My father, Bernard Parsowith served in the engine room
of the Providence, CL-82 toward the end of WWII. He had photos
of trips to Palermo, Nice, Beirut, Cairo. He loved his time
aboard the ship.
Sunday 02/12/2006 4:41:40am
Name:William W Rayburn
E-Mail:billyboy1941@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1962-1965
Div/Rate:OI RD-2
Address:16031 Beech-Daly Lot 173
Taylor, Michigan 48180
Phone:734-308-9337
Comments:I was there in Nam Dicharged 1965
Sa Francisco Hunters Point. Crossed the
Equator twice on board
Wednesday 02/08/2006 8:31:14am
Name:Henry S Cosgrove
E-Mail:HCosgroveclg6@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1963-1964
Div/Rate:supply-s3 ships service shb2
Address:438 jefferson st. carlstadt, new jersey.07072.
Phone:201-939-5747
Comments:my first ship,I was and still am very proud to have
served aboard her,have very fond memories. what a great
crew,if you can, try and make a reunion, we do have ball
together.
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Monday 02/06/2006 7:41:43am
Name:Jim Giovannelli
E-Mail:jgiovannelli@adelphia.net
Date on Prov:1969-1972
Div/Rate:CR Div. RM2
Address:9050 W. Warm Springs Rd.
Unit #1169
Las Vegas, Nv. 89148
Phone:805-479-0968
Comments:I have nothing but fond memories of the U.S.S.
Providence (CLG-6), since I spent my whole navy term of 4
years with her. I will never forget it.
Friday 01/20/2006 5:06:18pm
Name:walt cooper
E-Mail:wjcooper1@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1/69-11/70
Div/Rate:OI RD3
Address:Chestnut Terrace Apts # A-6 Salem N.J.
Phone:
Comments:FIGHTING DEVIL was a great ship to be on. Have a lot
of good memmories of the ship & shipmates
Thursday 01/19/2006 10:11:46am
Name:Joseph (Joe) Smith
E-Mail:smith6400@bellsouth.net
Date on Prov:precomm 59 to 61
Div/Rate:SN 3rd div
Address:122 Kelly Lane
Brunswick, Ga 31525
Phone:912 267 1767
Comments:Precommission in Norfolk and stayed through
shakedown, Panama Canal, reassigned to Topeka and discharged
in 61. Enlisted in US AirForce and retired in 79. Now retired
from Homeland Security and still in good health. (Thank God)
Feel free to contact at anytime. That part of my life was the
best. Never forget Gitmo and Gutune locks.
Thursday 01/19/2006 2:21:52am
Name:Gary Cope
E-Mail:COPEOK7@aol.com
Date on Prov:May 67 - Dec. 68
Div/Rate:Comseventhflt Staff, RM
Address:109 W. Main St.
Tecumseh, OK 74873
Phone:
Comments:Great web site! I would like to hear from some of my
old buddies from the radio shack and TTY repair shop.
Wednesday 01/18/2006 6:02:15pm
Name:Robert Gasper
E-Mail:redgasper@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1969-1971
Div/Rate:SM2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Best ship I ever served on! I was one of the 3 Bobs
they called "Red", "Davy" and "Tom".
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Thursday 01/12/2006 5:23:01pm
Name:William R Robinson
E-Mail:bill60@citynet.net
Date on Prov:1959 to 1961
Div/Rate:B div MMFN-MM3
Address:244 Chapman Ave
Spencer WV 25276
Phone:304-927-3751
Comments:Became a plankowner when I helped to put her in
commision.Was one of the first crew.Ran the ship's service
evaporators makeing fresh water.Took her to Long Beach
California then Brought USS Stickell back to east coast
with all shortimers crew.
Monday 01/09/2006 10:06:16am
Name:Clifford I. Homan
E-Mail:namoh@hvaccess.com
Date on Prov:1945-1949
Div/Rate:Communications division RM3
Address:54 Meadowbrook Drive
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone:(845) 336-8810
Comments:Went to the Providence reunion in Phoenix, Arizona in
2005, my first reunion. Damn sorry I didn't know about the
other ones or I would have attended them all. Had a great time
with a great group of people. Looking forward to the next one
in 2007 at San Diego.
Made three tours to the Mediterranean during my stint and
loved them all. Great ship with fond memories. Looking forward
to hearing from anyone from my time periods who can remember
the hillarious times we had.
Friday 01/06/2006 11:02:35am
Name:Donald K. Bathurst
E-Mail:batdk@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:Sept. 1959 - Jan. 1963
Div/Rate:E/ EM 2
Address:120 Bathurst Heights
Howard Pa. 16841
Phone:814 355 5802
Comments:Plank Owner CLG 6
Monday 12/26/2005 6:31:43pm
Name:Rudolph Pfeiffer ( Rudy)
E-Mail:rpfeiffe@sciti.com
Date on Prov:1946- 1948
Div/Rate:Fireman 1st/E Div
Address:2131 Hemlock Ave\
San Diego
California 92154
Phone:619 423 3718
Comments:I just today found this great web site. It is great
going through all the photo's and trying to find any one that
I might know. I intend to join the Providence Association.
I was in charge of the battery locker aboard Prov and then I
was transfered to a CVE and changed my rate to aviation
electrican mate. I retired in 1968 as a E8. A great web site
Happy Holidays to one and all!!!!
Monday 12/26/2005 8:48:43am
Name:Kenneth Skaggs
E-Mail:mm2usn3@aol.com
Date on Prov:4/72 to 2/73
Div/Rate:M Div/MM3
Address:5700 N. Knoll #2004
San Antonio, TX 78240
Phone:2103678117
Comments:Sam you have built a great site. I just paged thru
and had a few laughs and a couple of tears. The last WESTPAC
was awesome. When the HELO "accident" occured I remember MM3
Army running into the M Division berth area yelling "ABANDON
SHIP! ABANDON SHIP!" He then proceeded to jump up (he was
short) and released all the gas masks from the overhead! I was
laughing so hard I didn't remember where my GQ station was!
Smooth sailing Shipmates! I still want to know who stenciled
the water buffalo on the 6" mount! LOL
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Sunday 12/25/2005 8:23:07pm
Name:David H. Thomas
E-Mail:davethomas4070@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:April 64 to ???
Div/Rate:COM7THFLT Musician
Address:
Phone:440-279-3340
Comments:Providence was my first ship...was aboard from April
1964 until we shifted to the Okie City
Saturday 12/24/2005 8:45:01pm
Name:Earnshaw, Spencer T. %22Ernie%22
E-Mail:wackernie@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:2/62--9/63
Div/Rate:1st/Fox SN
Address:PO Box 282
Loleta, CA
95551-0282
Phone:(707) 733-5212
Comments:I was barely 18 when I came aboard when
the Providence was still in drydock--I remember the 1st missle
launch during
sea trials before WestPac deployment and
how it seemed like it was gonna come back and fly right up our
ass!! Did too
much mess-cooking, but all in all my mem
ories are good ones--trips to Hong Kong,
getting to take leave to stay with family friends in
Singapore, and of
course the crossing of the equator enroute to Singapore. I
know who the
"Phantom Polliwog" is, and I'm taking it
to the grave!!
Saturday 12/24/2005 1:17:06pm
Name:Kenneth Wright
E-Mail:pawpawken@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:April 1963 to December 1968
Div/Rate:E Division /EMFA to EM1
Address:
Phone:
Comments:My first ship and probably the best in my 22 years in
the Navy. Retired in 1984 as CWO.
Saturday 12/24/2005 5:54:13am
Name:Sten Nelson
E-Mail:srnjr@comcast.net
Date on Prov:72-DECOM
Div/Rate:OI / Seaman
Address:
Phone:508-378-0558
Comments:To all my fellow Shipmates and past Crews of the USS
Providence, here's wishing you all safe and Happy Holidays!
Friday 12/23/2005 3:46:00pm
Name:Norbert E. Aubrey Jr.
E-Mail:CarNor@att.net
Date on Prov:13-FEB-1967 to 3-AUG-1968
Div/Rate:Capt. USN Ret. Commanding Officer
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Sure was nice to find this site. I was quite
surprised to see photos of myself that I did not know existed!
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Saturday 12/17/2005 7:23:50am
Name:DANIEL DAVIS
E-Mail:DANIELDAVIS9841@HOTMAIL.COM
Date on Prov:OCT-70 THRU MARCH-73
Div/Rate:MARINE DETACHMENT-CORPORAL
Address:9841 84TH. AVE. ZEELAND, MI 49464
Phone:616-895-5197
Comments:I WAS HAPPY TO SEE A WEB SITE ABOUT THE PROVIDENCE
AND ALL THE OLD SHIP MATES. IT'S REWARDING TO LOOK BACK AND
REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY CAREER. AND TO THINK ABOUT EVERYONE
THAT YOU SERVED WITH AND ALL THE MEMORIES IT BRINGS BACK. WILL
ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR TIME IN VIETNAM AND CAN'T HELP BUT THINK
OF ALL THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE PROTECTING OUR
FREEDOM TODAY. ONE LAST THING YOU DONE A GREAT JOB ON THIS
SITE SAM. THANK-YOU.
Thursday 12/15/2005 11:03:23am
Name:Bob Berger
E-Mail:pepere@comcast.net
Date on Prov:May 1960 to June 1963
Div/Rate:OR Divsion/7th fleet flag----RM2
Address:Bob Berger
225 Mountain View Drive
Holyoke, Mass. 01040-1365
Phone:413 5365963
Comments:I have been looking for this site for a long
time...Found it by accident..I came aboard when we left
Boston,Mass and headed to our new homeport in Long Beach,
Calif.. I have quite a few ship's newsletter when I was aboard
and the cruise books..I sure have a lot of memories aboard
her...I sure would like to hear from anyone who was aboard her
when I was there....Thanks....Bob
Monday 12/12/2005 10:11:18am
Name:THEODORE LYNN
E-Mail:THEODORELYNN@COMCAST.NET
Date on Prov:1959 TO JAN 1962
Div/Rate:S-3 DIV. SH-3
Address:75 IVY ST NORTH ATTLEBORO, MASS. 02763
Phone:508-699-4393
Comments:I WAS IN THE COBBLER SHOP,TAILOR SHOP,AND RAN THE
GEDUNK.
Sunday 12/04/2005 3:16:48am
Name:jerald Sirois
E-Mail:tigerpaw@gwi.net
Date on Prov:62-66
Div/Rate:boat div en 2
Address:Jerald Sirois
19 field ST
Millinocket,Maine 04462
Phone:207-723-4494
Comments:Email address on online roster is the same as above.
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Saturday 11/26/2005 4:38:06am
Name:Elliot Parsowith re: Bernard Parsowith
E-Mail:rvbikerel@aol.com
Date on Prov:1945-48
Div/Rate:Fireman First Class
Address:3964 Souther Ridge
Blairsville, GA 30512
Phone:706-781-6356
Comments:I am the son of Bernard Parsowith who served on the
Providence near the end of WWII. He served in the engine room
for his tour, and is now deceased. He spoke very highly of his
service aboard this fine ship. Great Web site.
Elliot,
Thanks for contacting us. Your dad will be placed in the USS
Providnece Memorial. We thank him for his service to our
country.
Fair winds to you,
Sam..Webmaster
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Monday 11/21/2005 2:43:22pm
Name:Debbie (Smith) Meredith
E-Mail:ddmeredith@msn.com
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:20 Maple Ridge rd Gorham Maine,04038
Phone:207-222-2100
Comments:I am Ashley R Smiths daughter He served from 1965 to
69 on the Providence I think his rank was MR3 the paper I have
is a little hard to read Thank you so much for this site it
has been very helpful to me so far and hopefully more so in
the future I also would like to thank Marvin for all his
effort as well.I would also like to ask if anyone knows how I
could get a copy of his cruise book.
Debbie,
You can enjoy the Cruise Book on the Providence website
located on the menu page.
Fair winds,
Sam...webmaster
Wednesday 11/16/2005 1:11:08pm
Name:marvin woodbury
E-Mail:woodburymarvin@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:e-7 us army
Address:po box 613 freeport maine 04032
Phone:1-207-865-0445
Comments:just wanted you guys to know that one of my dear
friends and one of your crew passed away back in 1-3-79 his
name was ashley r smith he was killed in a work related dead
and now his daughter is looking around for info on her dad she
was three when he died so any help you guys can give her iam
sure it will help fill in some of the voids in her life you
can share your stories with her or me her address is deborah
meredith 20 maple ridge rd gorham maine 04038 or e-mail them
to me woodburymarvin@yahoo.com thanks marvin.i served in
vietnam from 1966-69
Marvin..Do you have any dates when he served aboard Providence
and maybe his rate. Ashley will be added to our Memorial..he
is in good company...and thank you for your service..........
Sam..Webmaster
Sunday 11/13/2005 2:25:53am
Name:Fred Choate
E-Mail:unomascerveza@myway.com
Date on Prov:1962-1964
Div/Rate:M Div / MM3
Address:1776 Hiway 59
Cleveland, Tx
77327
Phone:
Comments:I would not take anything for the time I spent
onboard. I am currently a VFW Post Commander and enjoying it.
Saturday 11/05/2005 4:40:46pm
Name:SHARON DOWST
E-Mail:pugarewski@aol.com
Date on Prov:1944-1947
Div/Rate:
Address:323 S. ALDENVILLE
COVINA, CA. 91723
Phone:626-966-4857
Comments:I AM THE WIFE OF ROBERT J. DOWST OF SALEM MASS. I
BELIEVE THAT HE SERVED ON THE U.S.S. PROVIDENCE SOMETIME
BETWEEN 1944 & 1947 POSSIBLY AS AN AVIATION MECHANIC. HE IS
TERMINALLY ILL & HE NEVER REALLY DISCUSSED MUCH OF THE DETAILS
OF HIS MILITARY LIFE WITH ME JUST CURSORY INFORMATION ABOUT
BEING IN
THE MEDITERREAN & VISITING SICILY, ITALY, GREECE & TURKEY. I
WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL
ME AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
FOLLOW-UP: November 12, 2005
Dear Sam,
Again I thank you for the kind words from you regarding Bob's
passing. I have visited both sites along with our daughter
Shelley & we appreciate the remembrances. You have added to
the wonderful memories we have of our husband & father.
Regards
Sharon & Shelley Dowst
Sunday 10/30/2005 7:29:27am
Name:Lyn Lopez
E-Mail:Hueco66@MSN.com
Date on Prov:July 1970 - March 1972
Div/Rate:X division PN2
Address:1816 Pine St.
Clearwater, Fl. 33764
Phone:727 442 4226 or 727 278 3587
Comments:Great site - hope to hear from some people I served
with
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Tuesday 10/18/2005 9:34:39pm
Name:Holli L. Combs
E-Mail:holli022@aol.com
Date on Prov:none
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I am the proud This sight is beautiful. I am the
proud grand-daughter of a veteran who once sailed the seas on
the Providence.
Saturday 10/15/2005 11:49:59am
Name:Jack McCaleb
E-Mail:mmccaleb@correllinc.com
Date on Prov:70' -72'
Div/Rate:%22G%22 Division CWO-3
Address:6400 Dublin Road
Scranton, AR 72863
Phone:479-938-2251
Comments:Great Sight!!
Monday 10/03/2005 11:52:24am
Name:Russell P. Stanley
E-Mail:RL Stanley 2 @ aol.com
Date on Prov:Aug 59 - Sept 61
Div/Rate:M-MMFN--MM3
Address:N. 504 Vista Rd. Spokane Wa. 99212
Phone:1-509-928-2784
Comments:Assigned Summer of 59 and stayed thru Fall of 61.
Plankowner from the East to the West Coasts.Helped put her
through shakedown and then through the Panama Canal and on to
Longbeach also to WestPac and back.Would enjoy hearing from
any shipmates.
Saturday 10/01/2005 7:33:16pm
Name:John Mostellak
E-Mail:lrhause@kuhncom.net
Date on Prov:1945
Div/Rate:
Address:19 Scrafford St
Shippensburg, Pa., 17257
Phone:
Comments:John is a friend of mine who I take care of and he
always talks about the days on board the Providence,
L-Cruiser. His Commander was named Ramsey. My e-mail is there
so I may let him know about anyone else who is alive and
wishes to talk to him. Thanks You Larry N. Hause ret-army
Sunday 09/18/2005 4:04:23pm
Name:Allen Schmidt
E-Mail:Aschmdt3@cox.net
Date on Prov:Jan '66 Oct '67
Div/Rate:X division E3
Address:11249 E. Quarry Trail
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Phone:480 451 4964
Comments:Was at a reunion yesterday in AZ. Plan to be at next
one in San Diego.
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Thursday 09/08/2005 1:23:27am
Name:Samuel Saenz
E-Mail:smsaenz@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:9/60-9/62
Div/Rate:X Division, PN3
Address:1813 San Jacinto, Victoria,TX.77901
Phone:
Comments:Great website. Hope to see shipmates I served with,
at the reunion!.,sam.
Thursday 09/01/2005 0:10:53am
Name:MUC Robert Owen Grindle, USN, Ret.
E-Mail:RGrin39867@aol.com
Date on Prov:March 1967 through October 1968
Div/Rate:Flag Allowance PAO -- COMSEVENTHFLTBAND
Address:MUC Robert O. Grindle, USN, Ret
10429 19th Ave. SE
Unit B
Everett, WA 98208-4261
Phone:425.337.4407
Comments:Made me Cry!! Where's Captain Aubrey?
I am doing well and will turn 60 this month. And again will
retire, this time from the US Postal Service in 2007. Damn was
it hot down in Yankee Station with no A/C. Sure had fun
playing Pinochale in the mess decks after the movie or if the
movie was a piece of you know what we would play cards anyway.
Does anyone know how I can GET the 1968 cruise book, "Wood and
Iron". Mine burned in a fire long ago. Best cruise book ever,
as we all took the pictures and Harry did the wonderful
illustrations. God bless all who read these remarks and if you
knew me, please write me an e-mail.
Wednesday 08/24/2005 10:04:55pm
Name:DAVIS LEAR, JR
E-Mail:dplenterprize@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:3/69 TO 11/69
Div/Rate:OL DIV/BM 2ND CLASS
Address:39341 ROUX LANE
PALMDALE, CA 93551
Phone:818-370-3152
Comments:BEST DUTY STATION I SERVED ON OUT OF 4 ASSIGNMENTS IN
MY 4 YEAR CAREER.
Saturday 08/20/2005 11:23:30am
Name:Joe "Rocky" Markiewicz
E-Mail:keogolf2@excite.com
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:CR/OC/7th Fleet Radio
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great duty station..Took the Prov from Sdiego to
Yokosuka to relieve the Okie City in 1966...checking to see if
there is anyone that I remember being stationed with while on
the Prov..Ran around with crazy bunch that crossed over from
the OK city radio as well as some 1st Div BM's..finally
retired in 1984 as RMCS...
Friday 08/12/2005 1:02:32pm
Name:Dan Verver
E-Mail:dverver@lmhco.com
Date on Prov:Nov ' 66 thru April '70
Div/Rate:Commissary S-2 / CS-2
Address:10202 West 70th Drive
Arvada, Colorado 80004
Phone:303-420-3748
Comments:Those were the days. Just finished going through the
Guestbook; found people from S-2 before and after I was aboard
but none during. Great web site. Found out about it through my
friend Dan Dennis. Not sure if I can make the upcoming
reunion. Can it really be 35 years since I got out?
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Saturday 07/09/2005 7:34:58pm
Name:John Hurman
E-Mail:jahurman@aol.com
Date on Prov:71-decomm
Div/Rate:sn-2nd div/T div
Address:1530 Palm Court
Pasadena, Md. 21122
Phone:443-838-3290
Comments:In 2nd div. for final west pac. Transferred to T div.
Great crew!
Friday 07/01/2005 1:17:40pm
Name:Dennis Travelstead
E-Mail:charden@npgcable.com
Date on Prov:july 59 to june 62
Div/Rate:E DIV EM2
Address:1598 McCULLOCH BLVD SOUTH
LAKE HAVASU CITY,AZ.86406
Phone:928-453-9019
Comments:UP DATEING MY EMAIL ADDRESS
Friday 06/24/2005 10:40:06am
Name:Wally Van Selow
E-Mail:annmarievan@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:1961-64
Div/Rate:2nd and S1
Address:1528 Straton Way, The Villages Fl 32162
Phone:352-751-2482
Comments:The Providence was a great ship, she was my first of
7. Retired in 83 as CWO4. Would like to hear from anyone who
was onboard at the same time.
Wednesday 06/22/2005 11:25:13am
Name:Earl J. Santillanes
E-Mail:sntllne@aol.com
Date on Prov:1972-1973
Div/Rate:3rd div,e-2
Address:7120 Settlement Way NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
Phone:505.898.6744
Comments:Looking for a friend, Richard Roediger was in same
division,also Raul Alvarez(gunners mate) from El Paso, Tx.
Also looking for west-pac cruise book.
Tuesday 06/21/2005 8:03:20pm
Name:Tom Good
E-Mail:low2highfreq@msn.com
Date on Prov:2/72 - decomm
Div/Rate:CR/RM3
Address:HAMPTON, VA
Phone:757-303-8863
Comments:Just got done looking at all 108 pages of this guest
book. Saw alot of names and tried to email a few but all got
bounced back. So I thought I better come back in and update my
e-mail address so if anyone may want to drop a hello email
they can.
Sam again great site keep up to great work.
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Monday 06/20/2005 8:48:28am
Name:Howard Doc Watson
E-Mail:srkrisjordan@excite.com
Date on Prov:1971-1972
Div/Rate:RMCS-E-8 career counselor
Address:4538 Talmadge Court
Annandale, VA 22003
Phone:703 256-4556
Comments:I am writing for my dad. He would love to hear from
any of his old shipmates. Thanks.
Monday 06/20/2005 7:32:19am
Name:gustavson John(gus)
E-Mail:gustavson56@msn.com
Date on Prov:june 1969-1972
Div/Rate:r division SF1
Address:
Phone:951-837-1486
Comments:worked for a dca named joe pratte was some of the
best duty i had while in the navy
Monday 06/20/2005 7:29:48am
Name:gustavson John(gus)
E-Mail:gustavson56@msn.com
Date on Prov:june 1969-1972
Div/Rate:r division SF1
Address:
Phone:951-837-1486
Comments:
Friday 06/17/2005 4:55:09pm
Name:Joseph E. Warren
E-Mail:joeandpolly@mailstation.com
Date on Prov:June 1946-Late 1947
Div/Rate:B/fireman 1st class(BM Striker
Address:2444 Newborn St. anniston Al. 36201
Phone:256-237-6888
Comments:was on CL-82 from june of 46 till late 47 then served
on USS Hopi ATF-71 from late 47 till 48
Sunday 06/12/2005 1:40:23pm
Name:Donald Richard
E-Mail:don240@charter.net
Date on Prov:approx. June 26, 1946 - April 21, 1948
Div/Rate:Seaman (Storekeeper) USN
Address:240 Main St.
Imlay City, MI 48444-1147
Phone:810.724.9245
Comments:I have submitted this info for my father. I know he
would like to hear from shipmates who remember him.
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Monday 05/30/2005 9:21:41am
Name:Colin Carnegie
E-Mail:ccarnegie@charter.net
Date on Prov:Oct. 59 to July 62
Div/Rate:6Th Div. GS3
Address:845 St Andrews Way
Eagle Point, OR 97524
Phone:541-830-8840
Comments:Great Web-Site. Just wanted to update my e-mail
address
Friday 05/20/2005 7:12:49pm
Name:Benedict Wallace Smith
E-Mail:stepsofaa@aol.com
Date on Prov:1966 to 1967
Div/Rate:4th Division
Address:629 D Ave
National City, CA
Phone:619-477-0340
Comments:Alot of good times in Japan and other ports. But
mostly being a shellback. Like to hear from other shipmates
Thursday 05/19/2005 10:34:56am
Name:Larry D.Christlieb/QM3
E-Mail:larry9932@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:No Date
Div/Rate:QM3/ USSMontrose APA212
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I'm The brother of Robert Christlieb MM1 1959/1960 to
inform all former shipmates of his death @11:10Am Tues May
17,2005.May he rest in peace.Thanks for the memories.
Wednesday 05/11/2005 2:14:59pm
Name:Sten Nelson
E-Mail:srnjr@comcast.net
Date on Prov:72- Decom
Div/Rate:OI Seamen
Address:
Phone:
Comments:This site brought back lots of memories during a
stressful time in our lives. Is anybody from OI div. out
there?
OLONGAPOE CITY HERE WE COME!
Everybody take care
Saturday 04/30/2005 4:49:34pm
Name:Stephen Fafard
E-Mail:stevesr8@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1966
Div/Rate:FN
Address:North Smithfield, RI
Phone:
Comments:I was aboard the Providence for a short time in 1966,
then transfered to the Brinkley Bass DD-887 at Long Beach. And
served aboard her in Vietnam. Seperated in Jan. 1968.
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Tuesday 04/19/2005 8:48:22pm
Name:Spencer T. "Ernie" Earnshaw
E-Mail:wackernie@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Feb '62 -- Sept '63
Div/Rate:1st Div-E-2 -- FoxDiv-E-3
Address:PO Box 282
Loleta, CA
95551-0282
Phone:(707) 733-5212
Comments:Many memories--does anyone remember the
MARDIV 50-mile hike while crossing the
equator enroute Singapore in '63. Also
looking for Kaminski, LCPL (I think) a-
board '61--'6? Also-looking for a cruisebook from '62-'62
WestPac cruise
lost mine in a fire.
Tuesday 04/19/2005 4:21:54pm
Name:Bernard L. Snipes (Buddy)
E-Mail:conn1@plateau.net
Date on Prov:1963
Div/Rate:Engineering Fireman
Address:3813 Nancy Lopez Dr.
Clovis, New Mexico
Phone:505 763 4328
Comments:Crossed the Equator in 1963
Worked in foreward engine room
Monday 04/18/2005 9:43:02pm
Name:George R. Bristol
E-Mail:beebusters@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:Jan 61 to Jan 65
Div/Rate:Fox Div - FTG-2
Address:PO Box 660
Pescadero, CA
94060-0660
Phone:e-mail me and I'll supply it
Comments:Found out about this site from a USS Hancock sailor
and he told me to check it out. I plan on contacting those who
have requested something I can help with as soon as time
allows. Sorry for being so late to arrive. 40 years is a long
time gone.
Thursday 03/31/2005 1:07:32pm
Name:C.O.Smith
E-Mail:smith_c26@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:15May 1945 to 30 June 1946 (Plank Owner
Div/Rate:"I" Division Radarman 3/c
Address:3255 Mercer Lane
San Diego, CA, 92122
Phone:(858) 442 8639
Comments:Served on CL-82 from commissioning until return from
Europe June 46. Left for discharge. Worked at North Island at
the Naval Aviation Depot and used to see Providence as a
missile cruiser almost every day. Sorry I never went aboard.
Saturday 03/26/2005 8:52:36pm
Name:George Elliott
E-Mail:TortugaLSD26@AOL.com
Date on Prov:Nov 61 - Nov 64
Div/Rate:B-Div / BT3
Address:672 T-Bone Road Wichita Falls, TX 76310
Phone:940-691-0811
Comments:Great website! Glad I found it. I worked in after
fireroom...would like to hear from any ship mates from my time
(61-64) or any other. I lost my cruise book in
transit...Please let me know if anyone knows where/how/or if I
might get a replacement for 61-64 WESPAC Cruise.
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Saturday 03/26/2005 11:44:38am
Name:Jerry L. Dimond
E-Mail:jdimond@verizon.net
Date on Prov:1965-1966-1967
Div/Rate:USMC
Address:412 W. 21ST PLACE
KENNEWICK, WA 99337
Phone:509-582-9114
Comments:Updating my email address:
This is a great website and has brought a lot of folks back
together email, phone and regular mail.
Friday 03/25/2005 8:16:22pm
Name:James S. Raat
E-Mail:KittyHawksfp3
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:
Address:51 Glenwood apt 3
Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone:207-945-3080
Comments:My father (James E. Raat Lt. USNR)was there from May
1944 to Late 1945. Dad died 3 July 1967. Need to talk to
anyone that may have of known him.
Wednesday 03/23/2005 10:23:26am
Name:J. R. Williams, III
E-Mail:jr_williams@mhbt.com
Date on Prov:1967-69
Div/Rate:3rd and X division/SN
Address:P.O. Box 470473
Fort Worth, TX 76147-0473
Phone:817-996-9556
Comments:Great Website Sam!
Hard to believe it has been nearly forty years!
Would love to know status of BM1 White and CDR. Walters.
Sunday 03/20/2005 2:42:25pm
Name:Omer L. Lepine
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:Sep-1946 to May-148
Div/Rate:Deck-Div / Seaman
Address:Dracut, MA
Phone:
Comments:Deceased Jan-04
Saturday 03/19/2005 8:34:16am
Name:James Angstadt
E-Mail:jaaka2519@aol.com
Date on Prov:Sept. 1959-July 1961
Div/Rate:EM3
Address:2519 Cleveland Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609
Phone:
Comments:Would like to receive e-mail from anyone who might
have been aboard during 1959-1961
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Sunday 03/13/2005 12:57:12am
Name:Gene H.Hanlin
E-Mail:thetenor@exis.net
Date on Prov:late 1946 - decom. 1949
Div/Rate:A Div. MM2
Address:236 73rd Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:757.491.4151
Comments:Sam, you're great. You brought back a ton of
memories. Also, I enjoyed the reunion in Buffalo in 2004 and
look forward to Phoenix in 2005.
Tuesday 03/08/2005 6:16:58pm
Name:Leslie Manning
E-Mail:lmannin1@rochester.rr.com
Date on Prov:1966-1968
Div/Rate:1st & supply 3
Address:358 Ripplewood Dr.
Rochester,NY
Phone:585-739-5993 cell
Comments:Like to here from the deck force 1st div, supply
division
Saturday 02/26/2005 10:29:07am
Name:Tom Wire
E-Mail:tomwire@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1964- March 1966
Div/Rate:SK3
Address:17 North Kenyon St.
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46219
Phone:
Comments:My first ship after 2yrs shore duty in Japan. Had a
great time in Frisco while she was in dry dock and !st fleet
flag ship in San Diego. Seeing pictiures of her again brought
back a lot of good memories. Good shipmates.
Great job on the website Sam. Thanks
Wednesday 02/16/2005 11:57:39am
Name:Monroe Hak
E-Mail:fmhak@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1963-1965
Div/Rate:cs div. sm 3
Address:2405 Jamestown Dr. Birmingham,Al. 35226
Phone:205-823-3113
Comments:I would like to hear from any of the cs div. guys.
Does anyone know what happened to PF Benavidez ,EW Crossland
or FL Johnson all were in cs div.
Sunday 02/13/2005 1:25:25pm
Name:Lelon Rich
E-Mail:lelonrich@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:1968-1970
Div/Rate:M Div. MM3
Address:1935 Alcott
Tulare, Ca 93274
Phone:559-686-1935
Comments:Great time on the Flag Ship. Did a lot of good
things.Will talk to anybody in M Div. Aft engine room.
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Friday 02/04/2005 11:09:33am
Name:Brice Borland
E-Mail:blyleb@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:On OK City
Div/Rate:
Address:5805 Cedar
Raytown Mo. 64133
Phone:816-358-9954
Comments:I am looking for GE Parker and J Robertson . They
were BM 's on the Providence 67 and 68.
Saturday 01/29/2005 2:57:11pm
Name:James Niski (Lowe) Capt USNR(Ret)
E-Mail:jtlowe@swbell.net
Date on Prov:June 1968-June 1970
Div/Rate:First Lt Weapons Dept
Address:5506 Alamosa Lane
Spring,Tx 77379
Phone:281 376-8717
Comments:Thanks for designing this great website
I had my name changed to Lowe after leaving active duty. I
have had a long career in the Navy Reserve and retired as a
Captain in 1998.I am looking forward to contacting some of my
shipmates.
Saturday 01/29/2005 2:36:46pm
Name:Bill Zaiser
E-Mail:bzaiser@comcast.net
Date on Prov:06/60 - 12/62
Div/Rate:FT3
Address:4341 Worth Drive East
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone:904-367-1894
Comments:I'm updating my e-mail address. I was in Fox
division, mostly in the missile computer room. I remember all
the great times aboard ship and in port. I took my leave while
the ship was in Yokosuka so I could see Japan, travelling all
over by train. I'm glad I had the opportunity. It sure was
great when the yen was fixed at 360 to the dollar-- do you
remember that?
Thanks, Sam, for all your work keeping up this web site and
keeping the memories alive.
Wednesday 01/26/2005 8:31:39pm
Name:William Haufler
E-Mail:daddybill43@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1963/1966
Div/Rate:CR/RM3
Address:195 Austin Creek Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
Phone:707-865-1801
Comments:Great site...Looking for old radioman buddies...Just
updating e-mail address. Miss the good old days of the Far
East when we were young and dumb. Spent time in Korea in 1993
as a civilian working with the Army. Far East hasn't changed
much...
Monday 01/24/2005 6:11:19pm
Name:James Howland
E-Mail:howlandjimh@aol.com
Date on Prov:July, 1964-July, 1966
Div/Rate:USMC
Address:
Phone:
Comments:From Yokusuka to Long Beach to San Francisco to San
Diego. A great 2 years.
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Sunday 01/23/2005 3:22:50pm
Name:Robert L Hayes
E-Mail:RHayes13@austin.rr.com
Date on Prov:1966 to 1970
Div/Rate:FM FTM2
Address:207 Moccasin Canyon
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Phone:512-332-0969
Comments:I served aboard the USS Providence from April/May
of'66 until October of '70 at which time I returned to
civilian life.I remember all the great times and the wonderful
ports of call we visited. While aviation has always be my
first love I do miss the sea and those crystal clear nights,
except when it was raining. I am currently the Chief Pilot/Mgr
for a company in Austin, TX. If anyone from FM or T Division
should happen to see this I would welcome an e-mail or phone
call.
Yall take care.
Bob Hayes
Thursday 01/20/2005 2:25:41pm
Name:Ron Travis
E-Mail:rxlneverneverlk@ak.net
Date on Prov:1962-1964
Div/Rate:B/ MM3
Address:PoB 520116
Big Lake Alaska 99652
Phone:907-892-6097
Comments:I have a claim with the vets for asbestoeses, they
have denied my claim because by related civilian occupation
was listed as refegeration mech.?? I worked in the Boiler room
running generators and in the evaporators. Does anyone
remember?? or had similar experiences. Would appriciate a note
if you do..
Wednesday 01/12/2005 8:44:41am
Name:Harry Doyle Gantt
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:1946-1947
Div/Rate:SN 1st class
Address:
Phone:
Comments:4 years active - Deceased 2000
Thursday 01/06/2005 8:52:52am
Name:Donald Greenaway
E-Mail:phidhead@msn.com
Date on Prov:Jan 70 to Decom
Div/Rate:1st and 3rd
Address:San Diego
Phone:
Comments:Retired Navy and civil service.
Best Ship, Best Crew.
Sunday 01/02/2005 12:57:34am
Name:bill cashman
E-Mail:wrc723@stellarnet.com
Date on Prov:62-63
Div/Rate:stg2
Address:bill cashman 300 13 ave se apt42 devils lake nd 58301
Phone:701 662 6317
Comments:was a sonarman on clg 6 they took sonar dome off in
63 and xfered the sts
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Sunday 12/19/2004 5:16:59pm
Name:Monte Smith
E-Mail:monte_jolyn@msn.com
Date on Prov:1970-1971
Div/Rate:Weapons Office Yeoman
Address:Tulsa, OK
Phone:
Comments:Excellent job on the web site!
I started out in the missle div at Hunters Point and was moved
to the weapons office when the ship was docked at North Island
NAS in San Diego.
Friday 12/10/2004 9:31:18am
Name:Lou La Salle
E-Mail:loulasalle@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:12/61 thru 8/64
Div/Rate:OI Div. STG3
Address:93 Gallmeier Rd
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Phone:909 399 7199
Comments:A great Ship and a great time in WestPac
Tuesday 12/07/2004 4:50:08pm
Name:Steven M. Manley
E-Mail:ssm11326@aol.com
Date on Prov:9/25/68-10/27/69
Div/Rate:A Div/MM3
Address:San Diego, CA
Phone:
Comments:At your request, your name and email address have
been added to the roster.
Welcome aboard,
Sam
Webmaster
Sunday 11/28/2004 7:47:44am
Name:Jim Barbookles
E-Mail:jimb4928@aol.com
Date on Prov:1967-1970
Div/Rate:OI div./RD2
Address:19 highwood lane
Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone:978-356-6217
Comments:Looking for CIC Radar crew.
Tuesday 11/16/2004 2:55:31am
Name:Samuel Johnson
E-Mail:sjohnson10@new.rr.com
Date on Prov:1965-1967
Div/Rate:R/E3
Address:4622 crooked creek ln
Oneida, wi 54155
Phone:
Comments:I have 3 boys the oldest is a MD the 2nd is a Dentist
and the third has a masters and is applying to Law Scool.
I am a Plant Manager at Milprint in Denmark Wi. and have been
married for 35 years.
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Monday 11/01/2004 10:19:41pm
Name:Louis Hernandez
E-Mail:loborider1@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1960-1962
Div/Rate:SN3
Address:Tucson, AZ
Phone:
Comments:Great website! I came on board right outa boot camp.
Missed the Prov in Boston, then Brooklyn. Finally caught her
in Gitmo on a glorious sunny day. Went through shakedown
cruise, and great memories of Providence, RI, Houston,
Charleston, Panama Canal to Long Beach. I had the pleasure of
playing on the ships band during that time. Then it was off to
WestPac. Lots of memories that I will never forget.
Smooth sailing to all!
Tuesday 10/26/2004 4:47:22pm
Name:DENNIS ROLLS
E-Mail:DANDJINAZ@CITLINK.NET
Date on Prov:4-63 1-65
Div/Rate:A div EN-4
Address:4000 TIERRA VISTA DR
Lake Havasu City AZ 86406
Phone:928 505 5288
Comments:
Saturday 10/16/2004 8:44:27pm
Name:Steve Timar
E-Mail:stevetimar@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1959-1961
Div/Rate:OI - RD3
Address:11847 Bayless St.
Moreno Valley CA 92557
Phone:951-247-1760
Comments:
Saturday 10/16/2004 10:05:03am
Name:Robert E Lee Jr
E-Mail:leeabob@msn.com
Date on Prov:October 1967-November 1968
Div/Rate:ETN3
Address:2404 Oak Hill Rd
Barrington, Illinois 60010
Phone:
Comments:This site brings back memories of youth, great times,
difficult times and life lessons learned which still serve me
today. This site is about passion, teamwork and friendship.
Great job!
Thursday 10/07/2004 9:21:44pm
Name:Bertrand R. Trottier, Jr.
E-Mail:des9er@adelphia.net
Date on Prov:1970-71
Div/Rate:'N' Div. QMB3
Address:2530 W. Atchison St.
San Bernardino, California
92410
Phone:909-381-5554
Comments:Nice to find this site. I came aboard the
'Providence' after decomissioning the USS New Jersey, BB-62. I
continued my duties as Bugler and finally made QM3 after being
"quoted" twice. Capt. McWethy called me a QMB3, a rate not
used since 1947. Upon leaving the USS Providence, I became, as
I've been told, the last Bugler in the US Navy. This was
recently confirmed last week (Sept 28-Oct 2, 2004)at the USS
New Jersey Veterans Reunion. I miss the Navigation crew on the
"Prov". Great bunch of guys, good memories. Thanks!
Bertrand Trottier
Bertrand's website can be found at
www.buglerusn.us
Glad to have you aboard....sv
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Sunday 10/03/2004 8:12:45am
Name:DAVID E. BRUEGGEMAN
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:1962-1964
Div/Rate:A. / DIV. MR / FN
Address:401 S. PENN AVENUE APT. 606
INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS 67301
Phone:( 620) 331-1507
Comments:
Sunday 09/26/2004 9:39:40am
Name:TERRIE HINSON
E-Mail:terriehinson55@aol.com
Date on Prov:MY FATHER IN-LAW-6-48----MAR/APR 49
Div/Rate:SIGNALMAN-CL82
Address:4650 PEACHTREE RD-LOT ONE
MYRTLE BEACH,SC
Phone:843-236-1575
Comments:FOR JAMES HINSON,PUTTING TOGETHER MEMORABILITY FOR
HIM,PICTURES,STORIES OR WHATEVER YOU CAN SHARE WOULD BE A
GREAT HELP. HE WAS A SIGNALMAN FOR THE USS PROVIDENCE JUNE
1948 - MARCH OR APRIL 1949. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT SERVED
OUR GREAT COUNTRY TO KEEP US SAFE.
Monday 09/20/2004 7:28:15am
Name:William Gaupp
E-Mail:wgaupp@wctc.net
Date on Prov:1970 thru decom
Div/Rate:S3 SN
Address:13968 Serenity Trail Nekoosa Wisconsin 54457
Phone:
Comments:Looking through this site brought back alot of
memories. I even got out my cruise book and looked through it
to associate some of the names to faces. Being one of the
"gedunk" operators I have probaly meet everyone at one time or
another, I'll check back on this often.
Monday 09/13/2004 5:11:07pm
Name:Richard A J Hite
E-Mail:poboy16@juno.com
Date on Prov:1959 ----1962 Plankower
Div/Rate:Fox Div/ FT3
Address:2905 Sulgrave Ave Baltimore,Maryland
Phone:410-578-1630
Comments:Memories, precom/school in Norfolk Va,flying to the
Providence in Boston, mass,Gtmo,and going thru the Panama
Canal on our way to Long Beach, Ca.
Saturday 09/11/2004 9:15:47pm
Name:Thomas West
E-Mail:twest13@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:7july59-18Sept61
Div/Rate:A to B to A Fn-EN3
Address:170 West Dunne Av Morgan Hill ,CA. 95037-4938
Phone:Day408-426-1031,night 408-778-4572
Comments:Sam a job well done Sure brought a hole lot of
memories some good some not so good but the good far outweight
the bad.
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Wednesday 09/08/2004 12:31:49am
Name:John J Johnson
E-Mail:JH8JO.AOL.COM
Date on Prov:Nov61- Aug64
Div/Rate:OI div RDSN
Address:1004 Bracken Fern Dr.
New Bern,North Carolina 28560
Phone:252-633-4170
Comments:I recently retired and moved to North Carolina
thought i would update my guest book info.Hope everyone is OK.
Sure would like to hear from some of my old shipmates.Swapped
e-mail with Bill Putzke Mar-Det and Ed Nunes OI-DIV recently
would like to hear from others. How about it??. Fine years on
the PROV.and a great bunch of guys i served with. Calm seas to
all. J.J.
Wednesday 09/01/2004 9:48:27pm
Name:john gustavson
E-Mail:gustavson56@msn.com
Date on Prov:1969 to 1972
Div/Rate:r division SF1
Address:
Phone:
Comments:looking for any one who may know the where abouts of
a lcdr joe pratte who was the dca on prov
Wednesday 08/25/2004 12:06:20am
Name:Samuel Saenz
E-Mail:smsaenz@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:9/60 - 8/62
Div/Rate:X Division, SA,SN,PN3
Address:1813 San Jacinto.,Victoria, TX. 77901
Phone:361-578-6344
Comments:Great Site. New e-mail address is;
smsaenz@sbcglobal.net. Hope to hear from shipmates.
Thursday 08/19/2004 1:45:58pm
Name:Quentin Risher (RISH)
E-Mail:rish710@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1959 to 1960
Div/Rate:OI DIV. RD2 (PLANKOWNWER)
Address:710 Chandler St. Tewksbury Ma. 01876
Phone:978-851-6939
Comments:I was aboard for the Comissionig in 1959. Then we
went to Gitmo for shakedown. Then on to Rosie roads in Puerto
Rico for Missle Range work with live aircraft, (Banshee Jet
Drones).
We took the ship through the Panma Canal
and onto Coasta Rica for some Liberty and then to Long Beach.
I still have my Plankowners Cruise book from 1960.
That was alot of fun! Looking for other
PLANKOWNERS! Iwas in the Tonkin Gulf in 67-68, onboard the
U.S.S. New (DD-818), we saw the Provie then It brought back
memeories!!!!
Tuesday 08/17/2004 7:02:15pm
Name:GARY L. DAVIS
E-Mail:gldavis.m-14@sbcglobal.net
Date on Prov:04-68 to 10-69
Div/Rate:2nd DIVISION SEAMAN
Address:4217 VINEYARD RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64130
Phone:816-924-7170
Comments:I AM LOOKING FOR A USS- PROVIDENCE SHIP PATCH
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Tuesday 07/27/2004 3:31:00pm
Name:John D Griffin
E-Mail:jgriffin@mail.arc.nasa.gov
Date on Prov:1966 - 1968
Div/Rate:OI / RD3
Address:
Phone:(408) 249-8209
Comments:Hello Providence Men,
What a great walk down memory lane. I see a several names from
my two years on board Providence. I was in OI division during
the WestPac tour of 66 through 68 and have many memories of
that time. We were pretty young and it was a great adventure.
I came home to the US in August and didn't stay aboard for the
Australia trip. I imagine I missed a good one, but I had had
enough at the time. Great web site and thanks for the
memories.
Monday 07/26/2004 8:33:08pm
Name:James L Measom
E-Mail:jlmdm2@sfcn.org
Date on Prov:Jan 1946 to JUly 1946
Div/Rate:A Div. MoMM 3/c
Address:335 No 600 East
Spanish Fork, Utah, 84660
Phone:(801) 798-3132
Comments:I enjoy browsing the site. Brings back many memories.
Saturday 07/24/2004 3:16:40am
Name:Tom Bridges
E-Mail:niap@earthlink.net
Date on Prov:1967
Div/Rate:X Division
Address:413 South Montana
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
Phone:605-996-8501
Comments:
Friday 07/09/2004 6:36:51pm
Name:Ronnie Winters
E-Mail:oldgolfer011@comcast.net
Date on Prov:66-70
Div/Rate:GMM3 T-Div
Address:6507 Sayle St. Greenville,Tx. 75402
Phone:903-450-4456
Comments:This is my new email address.
Tuesday 07/06/2004 5:07:33pm
Name:Thomas Garringer
E-Mail:garring1@netzero.com
Date on Prov:64-66
Div/Rate:OL&OI
Address:2400 Rosswood Dr.
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone:(505)896-1300
Comments:I was aboard in OL div. and OI div.,alot of memories
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Wednesday 06/23/2004 5:31:17pm
Name:Paul Johnson
E-Mail:pbjohns@sacto.net
Date on Prov:11/66 3/68
Div/Rate:2nd Div. SM , OE Div. ET Striker
Address:Sacramento CA.
Phone:916-681-0791
Comments:My first SHIP ,fantastic ride,went to ET school/ 2nd
duty station SRF, Yokosuka Japan, ET "c" school/ 3rd station,
USS Force (MSO-445), #2 boat to go into Hiphong harbor, Ship
sank 4/17/74,on the way back to Guam.
Saturday 06/12/2004 7:44:25am
Name:Stephen A. Fisher
E-Mail:shipops@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:3/63 - 3/65
Div/Rate:Marine Detachment
Address:4033 Oak Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone:757.484.5977
Comments:Signed on several times, see more Marines, most just
before or after my tour. This two year tour was not my last at
sea. I did pick up the name Kingfish, which followed me for
many years after. Served on the GUADACANAL for 40 months, the
BOXER (LPH-4), and the SAIPAN for 2 years. Retired in 1979,
and I am in my 45th year of Government Service. I see several
former shipmates are here in the Norfolk, VA area. Norfolk has
really changed over the years. Might be a good place for a
reunion.
Thursday 06/03/2004 4:37:52pm
Name:WILLIAM (BILL) SNAY
E-Mail:SNAY1@BELLSOUTH.NET
Date on Prov:1966-1969
Div/Rate:GENERATORS/MM3
Address:301 CROOKEDRIDGE CT
ORANGE PARK,FL 32065
Phone:904-298-0808
Comments:CHANGED ADDRESSES, WHAT A GREAT SITE ALOT OF MEMORIES
AND OLD FRIENDS..HOPE TO HEAR FROM ALL..MANY THANKS..
Sunday 05/30/2004 11:04:05am
Name:Denis D Lomax
E-Mail:dlomax@tampabay.rr.com
Date on Prov:June 65 to Apr 68
Div/Rate:3rd Div & Fire Control Missles
Address:5562 4th Ave N.
St. Petersburg, FL
33710
Phone:727/347-3105
Comments:
Saturday 05/29/2004 5:43:53pm
Name:Joseph (Joe) Nelson
E-Mail:jnelson@flybynightaviation.com
Date on Prov:4-71 until She was Decommissioned
Div/Rate:X Div PH-3
Address:P.O. Box 628
Hereford, AZ. 85615
Phone:520-378-1178
Comments:She was a great ship and a BIG part of my early adult
life. Look forward to hearing from some of you.
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Thursday 05/06/2004 1:07:43pm
Name:Joseph Turk
E-Mail:jturk@midsouth.rr.com
Date on Prov:1961 - 1962
Div/Rate:Fox/SO1
Address:4299 High Plains Road
Bartlett, TN 38135-0409
Phone:901-372-1443
Comments:Came aboard in September 1961 to honcho installation
of AN/SQS-23 sonar suite at Naval Shipyard in Long Beach, CA.
Transferred in October 1962 due to removal of sonar dome in
Yokosuka. COMSEVENTHFLT ordered removal of dome due to
increased draft and subsequent problems with in-port mooring.
Drydocking was in the schedule anyway as the sonar transducer
in the dome needed to be replaced. Major problem occurred
during visit to Sapporo, Japan when ship had to anchor in the
roadstead instead of mooring pierside. Intend to submit
article regarding sonar installation in near future. There
were only about 6 or 7 sonarmen aboard in those days. Spent 28
years on active duty and retired as LCDR-LDO. Presently
Director of QA for a DoD contractor with complete retirement
in the near future.
Monday 05/03/2004 4:50:23pm
Name:Louis Goldman
E-Mail:Louisylvia@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:1945
Div/Rate:SKD 3 class
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I am looking for information on what happend on the
ship @ Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.In August/september of 45'. I was
injured when we were shooting at sleeves. I was knocked
unconcious. When I woke up I was in sick bay. If you have any
info please respond. Thank you All very much
Wednesday 04/28/2004 1:31:47pm
Name:Ronald Turner
E-Mail:None
Date on Prov:1946 to 1947
Div/Rate:
Address:309 Oxford Dr, Glen Burnie, Md 21061
Phone:410-766-7867
Comments:anyone who served during this period contact me.
Monday 04/05/2004 11:20:47am
Name:FLORIAN "OZZIE" OSREDKAR
E-Mail:engineering@benkoproducts.com
Date on Prov:NOV 1966-AUGUST
Div/Rate:FTM3/FM DIVISION
Address:20420 MILLER AVE.
EUCLID, OH 44119
Phone:(216) 486-5245
Comments:PROUD TO HAVE BEEN ABOARD THE PROV. THOSE YEARS WERE
AMONG THE BEST IN MY LIFE AND THE MEMORIES OF THEM WILL REMAIN
FOREVER. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY FM-DIV OR OI-DIV
SHIPMATES FROM THOSE YEARS. MY DEEP GRATITUDE GOES TO SAM, OUR
WEB MASTER WHOSE EFFORTS HAVE ADDED SO MUCH TO THE ENJOYMENT
OF THE MEMORIES FROM THOSE GREAT DAYS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL, MY
SHIPMATES.
Sunday 03/21/2004 5:26:08pm
Name:ALBERT F. MYERS
E-Mail:SARGEMAJ1@NETZERO.COM
Date on Prov:1959 THRU 1961
Div/Rate:%22M%22 DIV MM2
Address:HC 1 BOX 130
THORNHURST, PA 18424-9312
Phone:570-842-4871
Comments:PUT IN COMMISSION IN SEPTEMBER 1959 AND SERVED ON
PROVIDENCE TILL OCT 1961. MADE THREE CRUISES; FIRST TO GITMO
AND THEN TO WEST COAST AND THEN TO JAPAN. ENJOYED ALL THE TIME
I SERVED ABOARD PROVIDENCE. WORKED IN ENGINE ROOM AS A FIREMAN
TILL I MADE MACHINIST MATE 2ND CLASS. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM
OLD SHIPMATES.
GOD BLESS,
AL MYERS MM2
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Thursday 03/18/2004 7:57:36pm
Name:Mark Hulet
E-Mail:mowk@yahoo.com
Date on Prov:1969
Div/Rate:Flag/AG3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great job Sam! I worked in the weather office for
some great guys-CDR Melton & AG1 Morris (and of course
COMFIRSTFLT).
Best memories are the liberty at Sea Fair & the Rose Festival.
Wednesday 03/03/2004 10:55:46am
Name:patrick mcgough
E-Mail:patbb63@webtv.net
Date on Prov:may 1948 to august 1948
Div/Rate:radio shack seaman 1st
Address:
patrick mcgough 1 summit st dallas pa 18612
Phone:570 675 1410
Comments:boarded may 1948 right out of radio school. made the
cruise to the med and enjoyed seeing france, greece and italy
left the ship and a lot of friends in august 1948 and went to
the uss missouri bb63 till dec 51 discharge time!!!
Sunday 02/29/2004 8:45:39am
Name:John Dillman
E-Mail:JackBonus@aol.com
Date on Prov:8 months of 1969
Div/Rate:A Gang EN3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:One thing I remember is don't throw a cigarette butt
over the side as you will be painting the side when getting in
port
Saturday 02/28/2004 1:06:52am
Name:Ron Rhoades
E-Mail:ronr81@proaxis.com
Date on Prov:Oct 69 to April 70
Div/Rate:Deck Ape
Address:
Phone:
Comments:I look back on those great moments on the deck
force...
Wednesday 01/28/2004 1:16:29pm
Name:Harry Bennert, MD
E-Mail:hbenner1@maine.rr.com
Date on Prov:July 1967 to July 1969
Div/Rate:LCDR (MC) USNR
Address:22 Stormy Brook Road
Falmouth, Maine 04105
Phone:207 781 5640
Comments:It was an honor and privilege to serve aboard
PROVIDENCE. It was a great"town" and I truly enjoyed being the
town doctor. This is a great website! Hope to get to the
reunion in Buffalo.
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Tuesday 01/27/2004 4:52:42pm
Name:Victor J. Muzio
E-Mail:Tube-steak@comcast.net
Date on Prov:1961 - 1963
Div/Rate:A Division - MR3
Address:1510 Cervato Drive
Alamo, CA 94507
Phone:(925) 937-7358
Comments:I was very proud to have served aboard the USS
Providence CLG-6 during her flag ship cruise to Westpac. As
far as I am concerned, she was probably the finest war ship
and flag ship of the US Navy at that time. I would like to
send my best regards to all my old shipmates who I served
with.
Sunday 01/25/2004 2:49:33pm
Name:Earl J. Santillanes
E-Mail:jem_58@comcast.net
Date on Prov:May 72- Feb 73
Div/Rate:3rd division (Deckape) e-2
Address:7120 Settlement Way NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
Phone:505 922-1267
Comments:The best web site in the world. Looking for buddy
Richard Roediger, who moved to the Uss Oklahoma after decomm.
Also looking for a West Pac cruise book willing to pay.
Saturday 01/24/2004 8:59:19pm
Name:Phil Ragsdale
E-Mail:slodaddy51@msn.com
Date on Prov:april71-june 73
Div/Rate:Opertions.......radarman
Address:
Phone:
Comments:what great memories.....but at the time we didn't
think so........a salute to my shipmates during a tough time
in our lives........lots of love to you all "Rags" .......
Saturday 01/10/2004 6:45:44pm
Name:Diemand, Kim
E-Mail:diemandk@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:8/72 - 4/73
Div/Rate:MarDet / L/Cpl.
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Wednesday 01/07/2004 12:39:11am
Name:Kenneth Weaver
E-Mail:boats19@juno.com
Date on Prov:1948
Div/Rate:Radar/AS
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Made Med. cruise after which the Providence was
decommissioned at Boston and I transfered to the USS Strong,
Jan. 1949
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Wednesday 12/31/2003 6:28:53am
Name:Thomas HADDEN
E-Mail:tomlindahadd@cyou.com
Date on Prov:8/59 to 8/61
Div/Rate:OR Div RM3/2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Plank Owner--CLG6
Wednesday 12/24/2003 1:43:58pm
Name:John D. Armstrong
E-Mail:ana@mtaonline.net
Date on Prov:62-63
Div/Rate:Flag/CTR1
Address:PO Box 870186
Wasilla, Alaska 99687
Phone:Off the Hook
Comments:This is a great Website... You do great work Sam..!
Sunday 12/21/2003 9:25:20am
Name:mahar thomas r
E-Mail:no
Date on Prov:1946-1948
Div/Rate:4th s/2(coxswain of starboard whaleboat)
Address:30 cascade new hartford new york 13413
Phone:315 732-4750
Comments:looking for picture of starboard whaleboat with
providence emblem on canvas canopy(1947-1948) 2nd article is
lapel of providence emblem *tel ph collect
Tuesday 12/16/2003 12:24:41am
Name:Julian T. (Matt) Matthews
E-Mail:Juliantmat@msn.com
Date on Prov:
Div/Rate:IFDS
Address:
Phone:702-270-3727
Comments:
Monday 12/08/2003 6:11:41pm
Name:William (Bill) Price
E-Mail:Pricestatmed@aol.com
Date on Prov:1946-1949
Div/Rate:Medical, Phar Mate 2nd class
Address:10940 West Ruth Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345
after March 2004 will be:
7737 North 185th Ave
Waddell, AZ 85355
Phone:623 815 8018
Comments:This web site is great, Stumbled on to it while
surfing the web. Would like to attend the Reunion in June
2004. Anybody remember me, please contact. Did not see many
from the CL 82 days.
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Friday 12/05/2003 6:59:59pm
Name:Terry Johnson
E-Mail:tpjo@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:9/61-10/62
Div/Rate:Fox/SOGSN
Address:1929 Christopher Ct. SE
Rochester MN 55904
Phone:507-951-7855
Comments:Just changing my E-Mail address
and phone #
I see a couple of old shipmates have
logged on.
Thursday 12/04/2003 2:49:15pm
Name:C.G. Caywood
E-Mail:ccaywood@kanokla.net
Date on Prov:1962-63
Div/Rate:SN
Address:C.G. Caywood 107 S. Caldwell Rd Milan, Ks 67105
Phone:620-434-5364 or 620-326-1358
Comments:I am searching for photos.
Wednesday 12/03/2003 12:39:18am
Name:Joseph Turk
E-Mail:jturk@midsouth.com
Date on Prov:1962-1963
Div/Rate:Fox - SO1
Address:4299 High Plains Road
Bartlett, TN 38135-0409
Phone:901-372-1443
Comments:Ordered aboard during sonar installation at LBNSY and
during WESTPAC deployment. COMSEVENTHFLT had transducer and
dome removed because additional draft prevented mooring at
piers in several foreign countries. Great duty.
Friday 11/28/2003 12:50:55am
Name:Louis McConnell ( Mac )
E-Mail:llmmccnnll@comcast.net
Date on Prov:January 1964- July 1967
Div/Rate:SN serving 3rd boat and 1st divison
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great learning experience, Great crew, Good friends,
Plenty of travel, I feel the time spent on Yankee Station and
the gun line in Nam, was beneficial to other branches of
service men and women serving on land and in country
Friday 11/21/2003 8:53:24pm
Name:RANDY D. VOLLMAR
E-Mail:pvollmar@wcnet.org
Date on Prov:JULY 4 1972/ Decommissioned
Div/Rate:MARINE DETACHMENT CORPORAL
Address:RANDY D. VOLLMAR
4634 COUNTY ROAD 85
GIBSONBURG, OHIO 43431
Phone:419-637-2001
Comments:WAS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROV.
WAS AWARDED MEDAL WISE FROM 72/73?
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Sunday 11/16/2003 5:25:46am
Name:Mike Aubrey
E-Mail:oldgreybeard@charter.net
Date on Prov:1945/46
Div/Rate:
Address:
Phone:
Comments:Very good site,really enjoyed looking it over. My dad
served on board in 45/46 and was on the Med cruise when he got
injured in Greece. I am looking for anyone who may have served
with him. My dad's name is Wilfred Aubrey.
Monday 11/10/2003 10:51:53am
Name:BILL PUTZKE
E-Mail:billp89122@aol.com
Date on Prov:1962 thru 64
Div/Rate:MARINE DETACHMENT
Address:6420 E. TROPICANA AVE
LAS VEGAS, NV. 89122-7546
Phone:
Comments:I CAN STILL REMEMBER THE 50 MILE HIKE
AROUND THE SHIP.
Sunday 11/09/2003 9:01:09pm
Name:Robert Christlieb
E-Mail:refertec@juno.com
Date on Prov:59-60
Div/Rate:M
Address:1300 Denver
Wichita,Ks 67219
Phone:1-316-744-0431
Comments:e-mail address change
Sunday 11/02/2003 5:48:45pm
Name:Monroe Hak
E-Mail:fmhak@hotmail.com
Date on Prov:63-64
Div/Rate:SM- 3
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 10/30/2003 10:05:52am
Name:Ed Rice
E-Mail:edrice@ebicom.net
Date on Prov:Oct. 1971- Jan 1973
Div/Rate:GMG3
Address:P.O. Box 1116
West Point, MS 39773
Phone:662-494-2549
Comments:
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Tuesday 10/21/2003 3:54:30pm
Name:Thomas Skrabacz
E-Mail:tbone5054@aol.com
Date on Prov:May 1972
Div/Rate:RM3/Flag staff
Address:6150 West Tillen Rd
Boston, New York 14025
Phone:716-941-5485
Comments:Looking for help in filing claim with
VA for tinnitus (ringing sounds both ears).I believe it was
caused from firing of 5inch gun mount and 6inch turret.Any
help will do, I'll reciprocate regarding same. Thanks. I
enjoy site very much.
Tuesday 10/14/2003 8:27:58am
Name:Phliete Goodman
E-Mail:peanddcgood@aol.com
Date on Prov:June 47 thru June 49
Div/Rate:RM3
Address:4425 Buttonbush Glen Dr.
Louisville,Ky.40241
502 426 8267
3792 N.E. Ocean Blvd.
Jensen Beach. Fl. 34957
772 225 6528
Phone:
Comments:Great job on the site Sam. Would like to here from
some of my old shipmates, however I have surfed the roster and
do not see any from my division. Not too many from CL82.Thanks
again
Sunday 10/12/2003 7:52:57pm
Name:Terry Johnson
E-Mail:tpj.1@netzero.net
Date on Prov:sept. 61 to oct.62
Div/Rate:SOGSN
Address:Ninteen twentynine Christopher CT. SE
Rochester,MN 55904
Phone:507 282 8670
Comments:I've been looking for any of my old shipmates
,especially from the sonar
crew. Anyone know the whereabouts of
Jay Johnson From somewhere in Arkansas.
Lots of great memories from the westpac
cruise in 62.
Saturday 10/11/2003 7:02:36am
Name:Stephen A. Szabo
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:Sep. 46'-Sep. 47'
Div/Rate:F S/First Class Gunnery Office
Address:125 Live Oak Lane Largo Fl. 33706
Phone:727-559-7701
Comments:
Friday 10/10/2003 6:57:30pm
Name:BILL CASHMAN
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:62 63
Div/Rate:OPS ST2
Address:DEVILS LAKE ND
Phone:701 662 6317
Comments:HOME PORTED IN YOKO
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Thursday 10/09/2003 5:34:25pm
Name:Bob Goss
E-Mail:gossmont@midrivers.com
Date on Prov:January, 1965 to June, 1967
Div/Rate:FG-(FTG-3)
Address:411 11th Ave. Sw
Sidney, MT 59270
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 10/09/2003 4:36:17am
Name:Victor Troutman
E-Mail:vmtroutman@comcast.net
Date on Prov:July 1961 thru October 1964
Div/Rate:RM3
Address:5881 Mabley Hill Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone:810-632-4830
Comments:Many memories - Dry Dock - Seattle shake down -
Westpac Cruise - Hope to join everyone at the next reunion -
email me anytime.
Tuesday 10/07/2003 10:44:43am
Name:Don Cester
E-Mail:donald.cester@beale.af.mil
Date on Prov:oct66 - jan 69
Div/Rate:N div. Qm3
Address:282 Arden Av
Yuba City, Cal 95993
Phone:(530) 671-7764
Comments:What a great way to grow from a boy to a man.(
acually still not there yet) but had a great time with great
people. and a great way to see te world. Live on "Fighting
Devil"
Monday 09/29/2003 2:46:27pm
Name:GARY RICHINS
E-Mail:THEAVOGT@EARTHLINK.NET
Date on Prov:60-61
Div/Rate:FN
Address:555N 400W #12 CENTERVILLE UTAH 84014
Phone:801 397 0446
Comments:I LOGED IN BEFORE BUT HAVE NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
Sunday 09/28/2003 5:03:52pm
Name:JOHN MURRAY
E-Mail:jmmurray2@fedex.com
Date on Prov:01/65 to 11/68
Div/Rate:QM3
Address:1539 ROWE LANE. DELAND, FLA. 32720
Phone:386-738-9866
Comments:VERY/VERY FOND MEMORIES OF THE PROV.
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Friday 09/26/2003 5:00:43pm
Name:Les Neidig
E-Mail:able1@abletodoit.com
Date on Prov:7/65 - 6/67
Div/Rate:R-DIV/DC-3
Address:137 Carol Drive
Washington Boro, PA 17582
Phone:717-872-9076
Comments:Noticed my name missing from roster???
Had a great time on board. Would do again if asked.
Sunday 09/14/2003 10:12:07am
Name:Lynn Hollyfield McClain
E-Mail:lynnhmcclain@aol.com
Date on Prov:(Father) 1967 until his illness in 1969
Div/Rate:CAPT
Address:Alexandria, VA
Phone:
Comments:My Father, CAPT E.E. Hollyfield, Jr. was CO until his
illness in 1969. He died of a brain tumor in Sept., 1970.
Friday 09/12/2003 8:52:23am
Name:Henry Kohlenberg
E-Mail:
Date on Prov:United States Ship Providence
Div/Rate:StoreKeeper
Address:5525 W. Barbara Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85302
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 09/11/2003 3:21:22pm
Name:Charles A. Hannah
E-Mail:ahannah@nwol.net
Date on Prov:1966 thru 1969
Div/Rate:B. Div. MM 3rd Class
Address:2022 Wyoming St.
Pecos,Texas 79772
Phone:(432) 447 -2847
Comments:My son found this web site. I can't wait to see how
many people I can remember. Keep up the good work.
Thursday 09/11/2003 11:39:12am
Name:Tommy Kirchner
E-Mail:tommy.l.kirchner@dhs.gov
Date on Prov:Dec 66 through Oct 67
Div/Rate:Flag Allowance TAD to OE Div.
Address:Kingsville, Texas
Phone:361-592-6469
Comments:Crossdecked from Ok City. Was glad to help out in OE
Division. A lot of years later retired as CWO-4
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Tuesday 09/09/2003 3:23:53pm
Name:Willard A. Grose
E-Mail:ardellgrose@netscape.com
Date on Prov:nov 61 - oct 64
Div/Rate:fox ftg2
Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Tuesday 09/09/2003 3:17:37pm
Name:Robert Michael BLOOD
E-Mail:res069zh@gte.net
Date on Prov:Dec '63 - Sep '66
Div/Rate:OE Div/ ETN3
Address:11830 - 36th Ave SE
Everett, WA 98208
Phone:
Comments:Anyone know what became of Lt. Ken Foster?
Saturday 09/06/2003 9:19:47am
Name:BARTHOLD
E-Mail:BBARSTOOL@AOL.COM
Date on Prov:59-60
Div/Rate:E DIV,EM2
Address:JOHN BARTHOLD,105 CALDWELL ST.,TERRA ALTA ,WV.26764
Phone:304/789-5045
Comments:I PUT HER IN COMMISION.I PROBABLY WAS THE BIGGEST
BABY EVER ADOPTED,IF ANYONE CAN REMEMBER.WE HAD A SHOP IN THE
MARINE QTRS,IN A VENT ROOM.HAD A GOOD BUNCH OF FELLOWS TO WORK
WITH.
Monday 09/01/2003 1:47:41pm
Name:Warren A. Messick III
E-Mail:vwmessick@localline.com
Date on Prov:1968-70
Div/Rate:GMMC
Address:22 N Delphi Road
Rossville IN 46065
Phone:(765) 379-2127
Comments:Atta boy, Sam - best website I've seen for any ship
I've checked out.
If Gunner Worley ever checks, e-mail or phone me.
Thursday 08/28/2003 5:28:05pm
Name:Harold G. Thompson
E-Mail:harold@agerholm-dd826.com
Date on Prov:Agerholm 1949-52
Div/Rate:QM2
Address:
Phone:770/493-7648
Comments:Sam: Picked up your site from your visit to our site
What a beautiful and user friendly site you have here. You
guys look like a BB to our DD. Keep up the good work and God
bless your crew.
Harold G. Thompson, President USS Agerholm DD826 Association.
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Tuesday 08/26/2003 9:31:57am
Name:JOHN J JOHNSON
E-Mail:JH8JO.AOL.COM
Date on Providence:NOV61-AUG64
Division/Rate:OI/RDSN
Mailing Address:JOHN J JOHNSON 80HOSNER MT.RD.#46 HOPEWELL
JCT. N.Y.
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:JUST CAME ONTO THIS WEB. HOPE TO BE ABLE TO FIND SOME
CREW I SERVED WITH.WAS A GREAT SHIP AND ENJOYED SERVING ON
BOARD.MANY FOND MEMORIES. THANKS TO SAM WE HAVE A TERRIFIC WEB
TO CHECK UP ON WHATS NEW. CALM WATERS TO ALL HOPE TO SEE YOU
AT THE REUNION 2004. J.J.
Monday 08/25/2003 4:43:55pm
Name:Frederick Swartz
E-Mail:fswartz@woh.rr.com
Date on Providence:07/Oct/64 To 07/July/65
Division/Rate:FA-Aft boiler room
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Addresshttp://fswartz@woh.rr.com
Comments:
Monday 08/25/2003 9:50:51am
Name:Joe Markiewicz
E-Mail:keogolf2@excite.com
Date on Providence:1966-1969
Division/Rate:OC/RM
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Loved the PROV...have great memories of Japan, HK and
the rest of the far east...
Not sure if I remember all the shipmates that I was stationed
with on board..
Friday 08/22/2003 4:12:00pm
Name:Frank Bales
E-Mail:frank_bales@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1/68 to 6/70
Division/Rate:COMSEVENTHFLT (FA) & Captain's Office YN
Mailing Address:PO Box 23
Kimmell, IN 46760
Phone:260-635-2122
Your Website Address
Comments:Swapped to ship's company when PROVIDENCE returned to
States at the end of 1968.
Friday 08/15/2003 5:35:42pm
Name:Wallace R. Pakutz
E-Mail:wallsisg@aol.com
Date on Providence:1968/1969
Division/Rate:M Division
Mailing Address:164 Shannon Rd.
Renfrew, Pa.
16053
Phone:
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Comments:
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Thursday 08/07/2003 8:34:03am
Name:Tommy R. Brumfield
E-Mail:Ttom3119@aol.com
Date on Providence:July 1965
Division/Rate:R-Division SFM2
Mailing Address:1814 Seine Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Phone:361-991-3505
Your Website Addresshttp://Ttom3119@aol.com
Comments:Just an update of my current E-mail address.
Tuesday 08/05/2003 9:55:00pm
Name:William Graulty
E-Mail:rdgraulty@cs.com
Date on Providence:Comissioning to late 1946?
Division/Rate:5th division, LtJG
Mailing Address:8019 Dakota Ave
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone:612 220-4373
Your Website Address
Comments:I am posting this to try to find anyone who served on
the Providence during the period my dad did. He passed away in
May of 1991. I am looking for anyone who may remember him or
can relate stories that will give me insight into life aboard
ship. He did the med cruise to escort the Turkish ambassador's
remains to Turkey. Any help would be appreciated!
Sunday 07/27/2003 10:42:16am
Name:Bill Letourneau
E-Mail:bletourneau@charter.net
Date on Providence:1/69 - 3/70
Division/Rate:E/FN
Mailing Address:513 Surrey Ct
Richland, WA 99352
Phone:509-375-1975
Your Website Address
Comments:
Friday 07/18/2003 7:52:59pm
Name:Tom Good
E-Mail:low2highfreq@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:2/72 to DECOMM
Division/Rate:CR01/RM3
Mailing Address:31 Rotherham Lane
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:First of all GREAT web site...Thanks for some real
memories. Prov was my first ship and still talk about her
today. Have some slides and photos of the 72 tour if you would
like to post in the photo gallery.
Tuesday 07/15/2003 1:07:23pm
Name:Ray Farris
E-Mail:rayfarris@eatel.net
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:sick bay-medical div
Mailing Address:14110 Martin Moran Rd. Gonzales, Louisiana
70737
Phone:225-644-6851
Your Website Address
Comments:would like to hear from some of the guys,especially
those from medical division
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Thursday 06/26/2003 6:04:01pm
Name:Bob Penny
E-Mail:rpenny@erinet.com
Date on Providence:Nov. 1970 - Oct. 1973
Division/Rate:E-Div / Em3
Mailing Address:605 W. Geiserman Rd.
Piqua, Oh. 45356
Phone:937-778-8653
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Comments:
Thursday 06/19/2003 6:35:42am
Name:David McAleer
E-Mail:david.mcaleer@atf.gov
Date on Providence:70-72
Division/Rate:OI/ RD3
Mailing Address:601 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC,27529
Phone:919 772-8197
Your Website Address
Please write a few comments:Best times of my life. Best
friends too. How many people have gone yachting in Haiphong
Harbor at midnight?
Wednesday 06/18/2003 9:10:00am
Name:Ralph L Wilson
E-Mail:lew19@pacbell.net
Date on Providence:1971 to 1974
Division/Rate:Bm S/N
Mailing Address:866N El Centro Ave
Apt #7
Los Angeles CA 90038
Phone:323-871-9089
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Comments:
Tuesday 06/17/2003 6:04:46pm
Name:Michael B. Landkamer
E-Mail:momstoy50@aol.com
Date on Providence:1962-1963-1964
Division/Rate:A-Div./ EN3
Mailing Address:7418 Logan Drive S.W.
Huntsville,Alabama 35802
Phone:(256) 880-1062
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Comments:
Tuesday 06/17/2003 3:12:33pm
Name:Wayne B. Fletcher
E-Mail:admiralwayne@rcn.com
Date on Providence:Commissioning to 1946
Division/Rate:End Division BUG/2c
Mailing Address:1026 Woodland Ave
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Phone:610-461-6091
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Comments:
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Thursday 06/12/2003 9:55:08am
Name:Kenneth Charles Goetz
E-Mail:k_goetz@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:06/01/72
Division/Rate:CTO3
Mailing Address:PO Box 884
Ottawa IL 61350
Phone:815-433-4712
Your Website Addresshttp://cantlinlaw@theramp.net
Comments:Hello shipmates, Had a great but short time on the
Providence and well remember the combat action.
Monday 06/09/2003 7:49:54pm
Name:Joyner, Mike
E-Mail:joynerme@AOL.com
Date on Providence:1967-68
Division/Rate:X-Division PN3
Mailing Address:Austin, TX
Phone:512-280-9117
Your Website Address
Comments:
Sunday 06/08/2003 4:02:19pm
Name:Rhinehart, Douglas R.
E-Mail:uncledoug12000@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1959 - 1960
Division/Rate:GS-2
Mailing Address:6035 S. Transit Rd. - Lot 278 Lockport, NY
14094
Phone:716-434-5172
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Comments:
Sunday 06/08/2003 8:10:16am
Name:Clarence D. Napier
E-Mail:cdbudn@aol.com
Date on Providence:Nov 1966 to May 1968
Division/Rate:cr-div rm3
Mailing Address:Hc 74 box 3182,
chapmanville, WV 25508
Phone:304-855-6934
Your Website Address
Comments:enjoy this site very much, would like to hear from
anyone that new me.I!m looking for anyone that made a trip
into danang in the captains boat to drop some mail and pick-up
a couple the admirals orderlys, should have been in 67, late
in year. k--cd
Thursday 06/05/2003 9:35:16am
Name:Dean Whitfield
E-Mail:hdwhtfld@sbcglobal.net
Date on Providence:1966 - 1968
Division/Rate:CR DIV, RM2
Mailing Address:2400 NW 39th ST
OKC, OK 73112
Phone:405-521-1310
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Wednesday 06/04/2003 8:49:06am
Name:Michael (HEMI) Hemminger
E-Mail:m_hemminger@msn.com
Date on Providence:4/68 - 10/71
Division/Rate:B - After Fireroom / Oil Lab/ BT3
Mailing Address:26 E Washington St. Norwalk, Oh. 44857
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Just found this site, saw several names that I
remember. Especially from the oil lab. Anyone else remember
the marathon Pinochle games in the berthing compartment?.
Saturday 05/31/2003 11:34:02am
Name:Joseph H George
E-Mail:sonodak@webtv.net
Date on Providence:April 68 to Oct 69
Division/Rate:3rd Division, Seaman
Mailing Address:
95667 Guerin Lane
Myrtle Point, Oregon 97458
Phone:541 572 5289
Your Website Address
Comments:
My daughter found this website. It was very interesting paging
through the names. I only recognized two people so far.
Anyway, when is the next reunion and where?
Friday 05/30/2003 3:11:45pm
Name:Laurence Lamberth
E-Mail:Taxman010@Hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1965-1969
Division/Rate:Supply DK#
Mailing Address:6440 South Kostner Avenue Chicago, Illinois
60629
Phone:773 735-6902
Your Website Addresshttp://Taxman010@Hotmail.com
Comments:Enjoyed this cruise very much and would like to
correspond with anyone who was on at this time.
Friday 05/30/2003 1:44:20pm
Name:Darwin C. Rice
E-Mail:drice@naseworldwide.org
Date on Providence:1962-1963
Division/Rate:OE/ETR3
Mailing Address:2437 North 2550 East
Layton, Utah 84040
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:What a pleasure to find this website. I have fond
memories of the ship and her crew, and have been looking for
40 years for some feedback as to what has happended to her
after I left to go to Nuclear Power School.
Wednesday 05/28/2003 12:59:56am
Name:Allen Forrest
E-Mail:allenforrest@bellsouth.net
Date on Providence:1959-1960
Division/Rate:SMSN/SM3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Addresshttp://www.allenforrest.com
Comments:
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Thursday 05/22/2003 11:03:14pm
Name:Alexander "Sandy" MacKenzie (Bewkes)
E-Mail:chiefmaclg6@comcast.net
Date on Providence:1967-1969
Division/Rate:BM2 Ships Sailmaker
Mailing Address:11865 SW Tualatin Rd. #146
Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone:(503) 454-0280
Your Website Address
Comments:The greatest ship and crew that ever sailed or ever
will. The most cherished experience of my life. I miss her and
my shipmates.
Wednesday 05/21/2003 9:28:15pm
Name:Rusty Godsil
E-Mail:Rustygodsil@Earthlink.net
Date on Providence:65-66
Division/Rate:E-Div. IC3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Len's Little Brother.
Wednesday 05/21/2003 6:18:52pm
Name:Denver J. Weigel
E-Mail:djweigel@weigelfamily.com
Date on Providence:1959 to 1963
Division/Rate:IC2
Mailing Address:316 Greenway Circle
Greencastle, PA 17225
Phone:717-597-8776
Your Website Addresshttp://www.weigelfamily.com
Comments:Plankowner of CLG-6. The shakedown cruises to Cuba
and "layin' the lead on the keel". My most important job (and
I hope I did it well) was keeping the Mark 19, Mod 3 Sperry
Gyrocompasses going. When you didn't do it right, you became
"very close" with the XO! The Providence was a show ship and
we had some of the best Captains to be had. When we were
carrying Flag, there wasn't any ship that could be more proud.
We went to the BEST ports... "Just to show her off"!
Tuesday 05/13/2003 6:58:35pm
Name:Paul Dillon
E-Mail:NavRet2@aol.com
Date on Providence:Dec 67-Nov 68
Division/Rate:Flag RMC
Mailing Address:94 Inchcliff Drive
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Phone:860 464 0234
Your Website Address
Comments:
Saturday 04/26/2003 10:58:03am
Name:Dave Charles
E-Mail:pmc2727@aol.com
Date on Providence:1969-1971
Division/Rate:e0E / IC3
Mailing Address:463 Second Street , New Philadelphia, Ohio
44663
Phone:330-343-5419
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Friday 04/25/2003 6:37:22pm
Name:John Hurman
E-Mail:jahurman@aol.com
Date on Providence:71-decom
Division/Rate:2nd div/T div gmg3
Mailing Address:1530 Palm Court
Pasadena, Md. 21122
Phone:443-838-3290
Your Website Address
Comments:
Tuesday 04/15/2003 10:19:39pm
Name:Craig Alexander & Ralph Alexander
E-Mail:alex501a@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1963,1964,1965
Division/Rate:Deck
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Brothers, does anyone have any pictures of Craig or
Ralph ? Thanks...
Friday 04/11/2003 2:50:38pm
Name:TOM HENNESSY
E-Mail:TOM_HENNESSY@HOTMAIL.COM
Date on Providence:9/69 TO 6/71
Division/Rate:X DIV - YN3 - CAPTAIN'S OFFICE
Mailing Address:1640 W 12TH ST
RENO, NV 89503
Phone:775-787-3179
Your Website Address
Comments:WOW - I JUST HAPPENED ON THE WEBSITE. IT'S GREAT.
Friday 04/11/2003 12:19:09am
Name:Tom Pomes
E-Mail:tpomes1@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1966 to 1969
Division/Rate:RM2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Great looking through the site, brings back lots of
memories.
Thursday 04/10/2003 10:41:59am
Name:Ronald Ferrell
E-Mail:ronf@dtccom.net
Date on Providence:6-67 until relieved by Oklahoma City
Division/Rate:RM
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Wednesday 04/09/2003 9:19:19pm
Name:Michael G. Morrill, DTC, USN, Ret.
E-Mail:
Date on Providence:may 65-1968
Division/Rate:DTC
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Sam, just revisited your website - I just wanted to
compliment you on the visual updates from the last time I
visited. The E-mail adddress you have listed for me is no
longer current and should be deleted. I choose not to include
my new address because I don't particularily want to be
flooded with all the legislative mail I recieved last time
Monday 04/07/2003 9:44:04pm
Name:Rauschenberger, Roger
E-Mail:mbxdancer at aol.com-my wife's
Date on Providence:June 65 --- march 67
Division/Rate:SK3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:HAD A GREAT TIME IN SAN DIEGO & WESPAC, TOOK THE
FAMILY TO SAN DIEGO IN 1996, QUITE A CHANGE. STILL HAD GREAT
WEATHER.
Sunday 04/06/2003 10:27:05am
Name:James D. Pierce
E-Mail:JDPierce77@aol.com
Date on Providence:Sept. 1966 til Jan. 1969
Division/Rate:OI/RD3
Mailing Address:9251 Rippling Fields Dr.
Houston, Texas 77064-4571
Phone:281-890-7341
Your Website Addresshttp://aol.com
Comments:Was on the 67-68 cruise. Enjoyed it and the trip
home. Would like to hear from some of the guys who were in OI
division on that cruise.
Saturday 04/05/2003 10:33:24am
Name:Donald L. Willey
E-Mail:jbsmith1953@msn.com
Date on Providence:1971-decommisioned
Division/Rate:Third Division
Mailing Address:478 Watson Court Millersville Md. 21108
Phone:410-987-3821
Your Website Address
Comments:
Friday 04/04/2003 10:59:11am
Name:Steve Warner
E-Mail:popwarner@charter.net
Date on Providence:1968-1970
Division/Rate:M-Div
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Thursday 04/03/2003 10:14:17am
Name:Kelley, William E.
E-Mail:whekelley@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1963 thru 1969
Division/Rate:PN3
Mailing Address:I have a new E-Mail address as listed above,
please us it now.
Phone:1-714-319-9477
Your Website Addresshttp://whekelley@yahoo.com
Comments:my old e-mail
wkelley@monogram.zodiac.com
Wednesday 04/02/2003 9:24:11pm
Name:Samuel Saenz
E-Mail:saenz842@icsi.net
Date on Providence:9/60-8/62
Division/Rate:SA,SN,PN3
Mailing Address:1813 San Jacinto, Victoria, TX. 77901
Phone:361-578-6344
Your Website Address
Comments:Terrific site. Hope to hear from anyone, I served
with.
Wednesday 04/02/2003 5:47:36pm
Name:Mickey (costacoot) Costella
E-Mail:costacoot@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:Sept. 66 To Oct. 69
Division/Rate:"FG" FTG3
Mailing Address:1804 N. Navarro Victoria, TX 77901
Phone:361 578-7302
Your Website Address
Comments:I reported aborded Providence in San Diago after
grad. from FT"A" school at Great Lakes. I remember the day we
sailed for Japan, as soon as we hit the open sea I went down
sea sick all the way to Hawiai. After docking in Pearl Harber
I got to feeling pretty good. After a three day stay we set
sail for Japan. Again, as soon as we hit open water down I
went again sicker than a dog all the way to Japan. It took me
a long time to get my sea legs. Even to this day if I get in
water deeper then my bath tub, I get nausea. My job abord the
Providence was Mark 25 rader operator, range finder
operator,Mark 1A computer operator and in charge of "DP
Plotting Room". I was in Gun director 2 when we took one of
the hits from shore battery in N. Viet Nam that hit our search
rader right behind and above the director. Scared me. As soon
as we got hit the ship made a 90 degree turn to deep water.
The director listed so much from that turn I thought the
rocket had hit the bottom of the barbet that the director is
mounted on and knocked us loose from the ship and the whole
director was going into the water. I radioed to the plotting
room "we are hit and going over bord". It was kind of funny
afterwards, but not at the time it was happening.
Wednesday 04/02/2003 6:47:10am
Name:Stephen A. Fisher
E-Mail:shipops@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:3/63 - 3/65
Division/Rate:Mar Det
Mailing Address:
Phone:757-484-5977
Your Website Address
Comments:
Wednesday 04/02/2003 6:46:59am
Name:Stephen A. Fisher
E-Mail:shipops@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:3/63 - 3/65
Division/Rate:Mar Det
Mailing Address:
Phone:757-484-5977
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Monday 03/31/2003 6:15:26pm
Name:gary d richins
E-Mail:theavogt@aol.com
Date on Providence:1961-1962
Division/Rate:fm
Mailing Address:555n 400w #12 centerville utah 84014
Phone:801 397 0446
Your Website Address
Comments:just found site looks good
Monday 03/31/2003 5:37:54am
Name:mark wagner
E-Mail:uncle554@aol.com
Date on Providence:8-72 til decomm.
Division/Rate:1st. div SN
Mailing Address:414 AUDREY AVE. BALTIMORE MD. 21225
Phone:410-882-7582
Your Website Addresshttp://UNCLE554@AOL.COM
Comments:MY BROTHER AND I WHERE ON THE SHIP TOGETHER.HIS NAME
IS NILES
Wednesday 03/26/2003 2:24:14pm
Name:William Haufler
E-Mail:daddybill@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1963/1966
Division/Rate:CR / OR RM3
Mailing Address:195 Austin Creek Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Nice site.Well put together..
Tuesday 03/18/2003 3:31:27pm
Name:Bill Klug
E-Mail:bklug@qnet.com
Date on Providence:4/72-Decommission
Division/Rate:IFDS (Integrated Flagship Data Sys) DP3
Mailing Address:3600 S. Harbor #347
Oxnard, CA 93035
Phone:805-501-8136
Your Website Address
Comments:Wonderful job on the site. Did anyone else ever have
to chip paint on the Prov? ;-)
Sunday 03/16/2003 3:49:37pm
Name:CARL (DUSTY) DUSTIN
E-Mail:BALDCOYOTE@WEBTV.NET
Date on Providence:PLANK OWNER 5/15/45-3/15/46
Division/Rate:F DIV. FIRE CONTROLMN 2/C
Mailing Address:
8212 LA JOLLA SHORES DR. LA JOLLA, CA. 92037-3107
Phone:(858) 459-1280
Your Website Address
Comments:
CL 82-CLG 6 GRANITE 8X16" SHIPS MEMORIAL PLAQUE IS NOW AFFIXED
TO THE VETERANS WALLS AT MT. SOLEDAD VETERANS MEMORIAL, LA
JOLLA, CA (5 MILES NORTH OF SAN DIEGO). OUR SHIP IS THE FIRST
SHIP TO HAVE A PLAQUE. NEXT TIME YOU VISIT SAN DIEGO AREA BE
SURE TO SEE IT ALONG WITH OVER 1400 INDIVIDUAL VETERANS
PLAQUES. THE SITE IS THE HIGHEST ELEVATION IN THE CITY WITH A
360 DEGREE MAGNIFICANT VIEW. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF OUR
SHIP PLAQUE EMAIL, WRITE OR CALL ME. PRICE RANGE FROM FREE TO
$20.00 DEPENDING ON SIZE AND QUALITY OF THE PAPER. SUITABLE
FOR FRAMING. OUR PLAQUE WAS PURCHASED BY SHIPMATES ATTENDING
THE 2002 LAS VEGAS REUNION. THEY CONTRIBUTED OVER $1000.00 TO
GIVE OUR SHIP AN HONORED PLACE ON MT. SOLEDAD, THE LARGEST
VETERANS MEMORIAL WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI. ADMISSION IS FREE.
A DESTROYER ESCORT SAILOR I DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN COMING
ABOARD US PROVIDENCE. GREAT CREW, DECENT OFFICERS, BEAUTIFUL
GUN CRUISER. I'VE HAD THE HONOR OF BEING THE ONLY CL 82 PLANK
OWNER TO BE PRESENT WHEN CLG 6 WAS DECOMMISSIONED ON HER LAST
AND FINAL DAY AS A PROUD WARSHIP.
SOME OF THE '45-46 CREW MAY REMEMBER ME AS THE SHIPS FIRST
DISC JOCKEY AND THE "DUSTY DUSTIN RECORD AND CHATTER SHOW."
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Sunday 03/09/2003 9:28:21am
Name:Bill Wulff
E-Mail:WULFFILL@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:10-65/4-69
Division/Rate:OI (Operations Office) YN3
Mailing Address:One Hanover Lane
Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone:630-466-1450
Your Website Address
Comments:Glad to of found this website after all these years -
what, like 33 years I left the PROVIDENCE in San Diego to head
back to Chicago in my '69 Bug that I purchased while in the
Navy. My good buddy Dick "Z" Zweber got me the info on how to
do such. Have had the good fortunite of being able to keep in
touch with some of my buddies but now hope to locate more of
them via this email address. I plan on attending the next
reunion in Buffalo 2004.
Saturday 03/01/2003 2:33:42pm
Name:Robert Johnson
E-Mail:rjjohnson@silverlink.net
Date on Providence:Oct 66 - May 70
Division/Rate:LI2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:This is a nice web site. I looked at all of the
Privater covers I printed. I have a lot of good memories from
the West Pac cruise.
Saturday 03/01/2003 1:15:21pm
Name:Werthmuller Row W Jr , Capt, USN Ret
E-Mail:usnskip1@aol.com
Date on Providence:Oct 1971 - May 1973
Division/Rate:3RD Division
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Many fond memories.
Friday 02/28/2003 7:42:23pm
Name:HOLDEN RICHARD H.
E-Mail:RCRSHOLDEN@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:JUNE 1965--AUGUST 1966
Division/Rate:O/I RD-3
Mailing Address:1024 PARK FOREST CT. LILBURN GA 30047
Phone:770-564-0480
Your Website Addresshttp://SAME AS ABOVE
Comments:
Friday 02/28/2003 7:34:16pm
Name:Barry Smith
E-Mail:barsmith@spacestar.net
Date on Providence:1965-1966
Division/Rate:OE/ETR3
Mailing Address:1559 Hams Rd.
Spooner, WI 54801
Phone:715-635-7309
Your Website Address
Comments:In ET gang '65-'66.. Did 30 years with IBM, currently
have a real estate appraisal business in northern WI.
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Thursday 02/20/2003 4:57:22pm
Name:Dan Stanks
E-Mail:danstanks@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:My Father John was stationed there
Division/Rate:HT
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Anyone interested in my father's email can email me
and i can foward to him
Tuesday 02/18/2003 6:52:50pm
Name:Rupe, Bader I. (Ike), ET1, USN(ret)
E-Mail:ike7978@aol.com
Date on Providence:12/59-12/60
Division/Rate:Electronics Division. (ET1)
Mailing Address:B.I.(Ike)Rupe,USN(ret)
U.S. Naval Home #1926
1800 Beach Drive
Gulfport, MS 39507
Phone:(228) 897-8322
Your Website Address
Comments:Plankowner,CLG6. Left ship at Yokusaka 1 year later
for shore duty at reserve armory. Later commissioned USS
Georgetown, a spy ship. Retired 12/64 from Icebreaker USS
Edisto. Second retirement as civil service from Naval Avionics
Facility, Indianapolis 5/82 with total of 37 yrs Gov Service,
all with Navy.
Monday 02/10/2003 2:30:18pm
Name:Owen Ridgeley Jr.
E-Mail:oridgele@optonline.net
Date on Providence:2/70 - 71
Division/Rate:CR
Mailing Address:1 Seven Springs Rd.
Monroe. N.Y. 10950
Phone:845-783-0419
Your Website Address
Comments:
Monday 02/10/2003 11:51:00am
Name:David Charles
E-Mail:pmc2727@aol.com
Date on Providence:1969-1971
Division/Rate:E / IC3
Mailing Address:463 2nd Street N.W.
New Philadelphia , Ohio 44663
Phone:330-343-1166
Your Website Address
Comments:Hope to find some of the old E gang through this
site.
Sunday 02/09/2003 8:49:48pm
Name:A. Keith Thompson
E-Mail:akeitht@aol.com
Date on Providence:1961-62
Division/Rate:XO, Marine Detachment
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Met my future wife Ginny on the ship when she
couldn't resist a free meal in the ward room. We were
introduced by Ens. Art Hill who later died in the back seat of
an F-4 over Laos Dec, 1966. '61 and '62 were good years to be
aboard.
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Thursday 02/06/2003 6:18:50pm
Name:Ken Simmons
E-Mail:kensimmons02@comcast.net
Date on Providence:Precommissioning -- Spring 1961
Division/Rate:Exec
Mailing Address:1706 Maple Hill Place
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Phone:703 823 9378
Your Website Addresshttp://NA
Comments:I just discovered this great web site.
Congratulations on a superb job. I look back on my 1 1/2 years
in Providence with enormous pleasure and pride. You may recall
we got the highest ORI grade at GTMO of any cruiser to that
point. And we stayed that good. Wonderful shipmates and ship.
Ken S.
Wednesday 01/29/2003 11:03:16pm
Name:THOMPSON, WINSTON E.
E-Mail:THOMKAT986@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:1971-1973
Division/Rate:SUPPLY/CSC
Mailing Address:
Phone:619-448-8512 ( WORK)
Your Website Address
Comments:I AM SIGNING IN FOR MY FATHER. HE SPOKE OF THE MEN HE
SERVED WITH MANY TIMES. HE LOVED THOSE DAYS. CSC WINSTON E.
THOMPSON PASSED AWAY JANUARY 1991. I AM THE OLDEST OF HIS TWIN
SONS, DCC(SW) KEVIN A. THOMPSON, SELECTED RESERVE LCPO, USS
MCCLUSKY (FFG-41). IF ANY OF YOU REMEMBER MY FATHER PLEASE
CONTACT ME.
Saturday 01/25/2003 1:55:36pm
Name:CDR Earl L. Oliver USN Ret. (LDO ET )
E-Mail:eandcoliver@cox.net
Date on Providence:6-66 to 2-68
Division/Rate:OE EMO LCDR
Mailing Address:5627 Del Cerro ave
San Diego, CA 92120-4708
Phone:(619) 286-9440
Your Website Address
Comments:It was my AN/ SPS-8 that took the hit at
the DMZ from Tiger Island. I still have one piece of shrapnel
I plan to donate to the CLG-6 association
Thursday 01/23/2003 7:24:46pm
Name:Bob Goss
E-Mail:gossmont@midrivers.com
Date on Providence:January 1965 to June, 1967
Division/Rate:FG Division- FTG3
Mailing Address:411 11th Ave. SW
Sidney, MT 59270
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I didn't know this site was out there. Looking for
some old friends.My brother Ted and I were on the Providence
together in 65-67.
Monday 01/20/2003 4:25:23pm
Name:Gordon Bauer
E-Mail:bauers8@juno.com
Date on Providence:? 48 to49
Division/Rate:Fox / Fc3
Mailing Address:8 Eleanor Ave.
Linthicum Hts.,Md. 21090
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I remember the 2 bull dogs. I made the Med. cruise
and helped to put it in moth
balls in 49 and sleeping on a houseboat
with a mattress on top to keep warm. I went to the USS Roanoke
CL-145 after that
and was discharged in Dec. 1952.
That was something for my first ship as a green 3rd class
Petty Officer out Fire Control School. I enjoyed the time I
served on the USS Providence CL-82.
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Saturday 01/18/2003 10:34:17am
Name:Tim Jones, MM3
E-Mail:tj1015@adelphia.net
Date on Providence:1962- 1965
Division/Rate:M/ MM3
Mailing Address:3656 Lamor Rd.
Hermitage, PA 16148
Phone:(724) 962-4210
Your Website Address
Comments:
Friday 01/17/2003 9:42:21am
Name:Ed Prinsen
E-Mail:eprinsen@houston.rr.com
Date on Providence:1/69 - 2/73
Division/Rate:FM Div / FTM2
Mailing Address:3602 Fir Forest
Spring, TX 77388
Phone:281-353-4060
Your Website Address
Comments:Sam, Great website keep up the good work. I'll look
through my pictures, I believe I have one of you playing a
guitar in the computer room.
This website brings back many memories of my days in the Navy
and on Prov. Working on the "Spooks" was a real challange. I
hope all the guys are doing well. We had a great crew and many
good times.
Friday 01/10/2003 9:40:58am
Name:Kim Diemand
E-Mail:diemandk@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1972
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment/ L/Cpl.
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Would appreciate hearing from the corpsman who
treated me or anyone else around the night my hand got caught
in a gun breech in MT. 51 during firing operations; sometime
late 1972. Thanks.
Wednesday 01/08/2003 7:22:52pm
Name:Francis William Grant (Scott Grant)
E-Mail:grant_scott66@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1945-1946?
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:My name is Scott Grant and I am the grandson of
Francis William Grant who served on the Providence. I think
the years would have been 1944 or 1945 until 1947 or so? I'm
not certain.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew my grandfather
or remembers him at all.
Thank you,
- Scott Grant
Wednesday 01/08/2003 6:45:33am
Name:Tom Trumble
E-Mail:ptrumble1@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:1971
Division/Rate:FTM2
Mailing Address:Flagler Beach, Fla.
Phone:
Your Website Addresshttp://ptrumble1@earthlink.net
Comments:Good to hear from Tom McNally and Hello SAM VILLA.
Anybody now where the rest of the roommates in El Cajon, Ca.
went too? Tom
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Tuesday 01/07/2003 7:49:56pm
Name:Mark Fleetwood
E-Mail:fleetwoodvirginia@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:father Paul, 1947
Division/Rate:baker
Mailing Address:9860 rainleaf ct
bristow va 20136
Phone:703-530-7630
Your Website Addresshttp://n.a.
Comments:My father, Paul Fleetwood, served on the Providence
in 1947-48. As I write this I'm looking at a picture on the
wall of he and 22 shipmates and division officer Armstrong on
the ship's bow. There's a handwritten caption at the top
"Naples, April 1947". On the back is a last-name listing of
those in the photo as well as a listing of those (presumably
of Baker Division) not pictured. There's also a note that the
Providence is tied up along side the USS Dayton.
My father passed away in 1997 and I regret that we didn't
spend more time talking about his days in the service. I do
recall, however, as a growing boy, being fascinated on the few
occasions when he would pull out the couple of 8x11 black and
whites of the ship as well as the picture noted above. We also
were excited to see the ship in a photo in an issue of
National Geographic probably in late 1970's or early 1980's.
Don't recall what the article was about, but I think the
picture showed the ship passing near Seattle, or somewhere in
the northwest. He pointed out how it had been refitted since
he was on board. (While the guided missle apparatus was
impressive, I -- probably like a lot of kids who grew up
building models of the Missouri or Arizona -- thought the
turret guns were the coolest things on earth.)
Anyway, looking at all the young faces in that picture, I just
want to say "Thanks" for your accepting and facing heavy-duty
responsibilties at age 18, or 20, or 23. I fear that at some
point in the next 50 years the current rift between extreme
islam and the west will grow to a more general one between the
west and islam as a whole... particularly if current despotic
monarchies that forcibly keep their people ignorant and
fearful continue to grow... and a spark somewhere, somehow
will push one side or the other over the edge. At that point,
I hope -- and do believe -- that our 18, 20 and 23 year-olds
react with the same sense of duty and obligation that your
generation did. If so, we'll be just fine.
Sincerely,
Mark Fleetwood
Saturday 01/04/2003 8:26:22pm
Name:Wayne Davis
E-Mail:wdavis@scrtc.com
Date on Providence:1965-1967
Division/Rate:YN3, Engineering Log Room
Mailing Address:160 Tobe Run Road
Lucas, KY 42156
Phone:270646-3080
Your Website Address
Comments:Thanks for all the photos, etc. Brought back a lot of
memories.
Thursday 01/02/2003 6:14:51pm
Name:Leslie Manning
E-Mail:lmannin1@rochester.rr.com
Date on Providence:1967-68
Division/Rate:1st-Div.-S-3{SHL3}
Mailing Address:358 Ripplewood Dr.
Rochester,NY 14616-1510
Phone:01585-663-3553-739-0310
Your Website Address
Comments:I was in 1st Div for awhile then transfered to
Supply-3. In my last two years I was transfer to the OKLAHOMA
CITY in 68 to 70. This year I attended the Reunion in Vegas.
My wife and I enjoyed the trip and seeing the shipmates. I
hoping to see everyone in Buffalo.
Sunday 12/29/2002 8:38:05pm
Name:William J. McBurney CDR USN (ret)
E-Mail:billmcb2@msn.com
Date on Providence:Jan 1969 - Sep 1970
Division/Rate:Weapons Officer
Mailing Address:39437 Cardiff Ave
Murrieta CA 92563
Phone:909-304-3417
Your Website Address
Comments:This is an update of my previous info.
Sorry that I missed the reunion in Las Vegas - I was moving
that week.
Sunday 12/29/2002 12:49:33am
Name:Greg Lynch
E-Mail:howie_lynch@juno.com
Date on Providence:1971 to 1973
Division/Rate:CS2
Mailing Address:990 Church Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:503.365.7558
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Friday 12/27/2002 10:49:09am
Name:Lou La Salle
E-Mail:lou.lasalle@direcway>com
Date on Providence:Dec. 1961 thru Aug.1964
Division/Rate:OI/STG-3
Mailing Address:93 Gallmeier Road
Frenchtown, New Jersey 08825
Phone:908 996 3345
Your Website Address
Comments:I wish that I could visit with friends and shipmates
from the Rokoban Maru.( Ship #6)
Wednesday 12/25/2002 10:46:13pm
Name:Phil Stanley
E-Mail:pstan2229@aol.com
Date on Providence:02/70-08/73
Division/Rate:4th/FTM 3/2
Mailing Address:8025 Willow Creek Blvd
Oklahoma City, Ok. 73162
Phone:405.720.2227
Your Website Address
Comments:Reading some of the comments and they brought back
some memories. I worked on the Weapons Control System on top
of the missile house. Had the SPQ-5's behind and on top of us.
Came aboard in Hunters Point in Feb '70 and left on 30 days
leave just prior to decommissioning in Aug '73. I remember the
endless workups that finally paid off when we deployed in
April '72. The mad dash across the pacific, the Haiphong
raids, the unreps, "feeling" the B-52 strikes. Pulling shore
patrol in Subic. The crazy way we finally got to return home
on 12/18/72. I took my first flying lesson 9 days later and
have been flying and working around radar systems ever since.
Anybody heard from "Spider" Jensen, Dutch Ochse, Wayne Nelson
from 4th div? Or Ltjg Buzz Lane, we ended up on Sterett
together too.
Came back to OKC in '76, went to work for the FAA and have
been here ever since. Been test flying airplanes for them
since 1991. Will retire with 35+ in 01/04. Would be nice to
hear from any old FT's.
Tuesday 12/24/2002 1:29:02pm
Name:Donald J Crater, MSC, USNR (ret)
E-Mail:dcrater@msn.com
Date on Providence:July 1970 - Nov. 1971
Division/Rate:S2 / CS2
Mailing Address:3414 Ridgefield Rd.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone:(517) 886-2177
Your Website Address
Comments:This is a great website. This is a very good way to
contact some of the sailors of the USS Providence. I'll be
ready to attend the next reunion, whenever that may be.
Sunday 12/22/2002 11:17:14pm
Name:Cliff Urbanas, Jr.
E-Mail:curbanas@woh.rr.com
Date on Providence:Oct 1969-July 1971
Division/Rate:LI3 (Lithographer)
Mailing Address:772 Browning Ave
Englewood Ohio 45322
Phone:937-832-1839
Your Website Address
Comments:I was aboard the USS Providence as part of the staff
of Commander First Fleet.
At the time we were "stationed" at North Island.
When I first was aboard Providence, Vice Admiral Kidd was our
boss....when I left in 1971, Vice Admiral Peet was in charge.
Sunday 12/22/2002 3:26:13pm
Name:Donald E. Powers
E-Mail:donpowers99@cox.net
Date on Providence:Spring of 1959 to Sunmmer of 1961
Division/Rate:Fox FTC/FTMC
Mailing Address:653 Hiller Road
McKinleyville, CA 95519-5177
Phone:(707) 839-1667
Your Website Addresshttp://www.powersfamily.bappy.com
Comments:I have some pictures taken in the Gun Fire Control
Plotting Room in my web page.
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Friday 12/20/2002 10:37:30am
Name:Tom McNally
E-Mail:tommcnally@aol.com
Date on Providence:2/72-3/73
Division/Rate:Fox/OE--FTM-2
Mailing Address:2704 Olive Grove Church Road
Creedmoor, NC, 27522-8181
Phone:919-528-0087
Your Website Address
Comments:I remember being pulled out of sps-48 radar school
and being transferred to the Providence. I arrived at the ship
on the Friday before the ship deployed to West-pac. I had 5+
years experience on the SPS-42 search radar and the providence
had no qualified sps-42 techs aboard. I remember working my
tail off to get that radar up and working properly, remember
having no liberty in Sasebo, spent all my time repairing the
radar. All in all, I enjoyed my time on the "Prov".
Does anyone know what happened to FTM-2 Tom Trumble???
Thursday 12/19/2002 3:37:29pm
Name:LOWELL R. BAKKEN
E-Mail:
Date on Providence:9-67 1-69
Division/Rate:1ST BMSN
Mailing Address:5482 0TT0 KERL RD. CROSS PLAINS, WI.53528
Phone:608 798 4342
Your Website Address
Comments:
Thursday 12/19/2002 9:48:52am
Name:John Romeo
E-Mail:jromeo132951@comcast.net
Date on Providence:Sept 1959 to Jan 1962
Division/Rate:OI RD#
Mailing Address:104 Hessian Run Ct.
Verga NJ 08093
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I'm a Plank owner and I ran across this site by
accident. Boy it sure brings back a lot of fond memories. I
never thought I'd be communicating with my old shipmates
again. I would like to here from some old shipmates. This is a
great site and a tribute to a fine old lady.
I'll be checking for any new entries and I'll email anyone I
know. Thanks again.
Thursday 12/19/2002 8:41:34am
Name:William H.E.Kelley, PN3. USN
E-Mail:wkelley@monogram.zodiac.com
Date on Providence:Jan 17 1964 thru Jan 17 1969
Division/Rate:Personnel Third Class
Mailing Address:1018 E. Orangethrope Ave #235
Anaheim, California 92801
Phone:(714) 871-2830 X235
Your Website Address
Comments:Just wanted to say hi. sorry I did not make Oct
Reunion.
Saturday 12/14/2002 3:17:34pm
Name:Lawrence "Larry" Bachman
E-Mail:gunnerbach@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:72-73
Division/Rate:Fox FTGC
Mailing Address:217 Tinsley Rd.
Monroe, VA 24574
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Reported aboard as FTG1, promoted to Chief during
WestPac deployment. I served on 7 ships during my career and
the Providence was one of my favorites. She had a superior
bunch of sailors serving on her and I am proud to have served
with them. We had some wild and crazy times making our little
"moonlight cruises" into interesting places like Vihn and
Haiphong. Of course we only made those "moonlifht cruises"
after a full day of shelling places like Quang Tri. For those
who are curious, we fired 44,445 combat rounds of ammunition
during that cruise. It was a great cruise and we were a great
ship.
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Tuesday 12/10/2002 7:55:56am
Name:Leonard Godsil
E-Mail:lgodsil@theriver.com
Date on Providence:Sept.64-June 67
Division/Rate:FG/FTG 3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Just surfed in and checked all 66 pages for anyone I
might know and/or served with. I found three; Bill
Hancock(USMC, drinking buddies)when the ship was at Hunters
Point. Steve Schimmel; served with him almost the entire time.
Is the Godfather of my first born. Had lost track of him over
the years. Joe Simon; was my boss when he came over from the
Okie City in Dec. of 66.
I was assigned to Main Batter plot from the time I came aboard
until I left. That's where I was when the Prov took a few
rounds off the coast of Nam.
I served with a great dedicated bunch of guys including GMG's.
According to Lt. Blackwell (USMC)aka BLACKWELL 2-6 CHARLIE; We
were the best shooting ship in the fleet and he hated for us
to leave the gun line. Yes, my shipmates and I served with
PRIDE.
Sunday 12/08/2002 1:15:32am
Name:Dennis Sauro
E-Mail:allsauro@excite.com
Date on Providence:Nov. 1970 - Feb. 1073
Division/Rate:S2 CS3
Mailing Address:400 Ponderosa Lane
Grants Pass, Or 97527
Phone:541-471-1680
Your Website Address
Comments:Good site, lots of memories
Tuesday 12/03/2002 9:21:51am
Name:Richy Rich
E-Mail:richmondacres@msn.com.
Date on Providence:
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I was trottle 3 in after engine room. Anyone out
there remembers that long ago, drop a line!
Tuesday 12/03/2002 7:32:53am
Name:Danny Richmond
E-Mail:richmondacres@msn.com
Date on Providence:nov. 71' to decommision
Division/Rate:M div. mr3
Mailing Address:13492 175th st. Wellsburg Ia. 50680
Phone:{641} 869-5257
Your Website Address
Comments:nice to find some old shipmates!
Saturday 11/30/2002 7:15:00am
Name:Bob Madden
E-Mail:maddenmdd@aol.com
Date on Providence:59 to60
Division/Rate:signalman-E3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
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Comments:
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Wednesday 11/27/2002 1:40:55pm
Name:Ron Pagliaro
E-Mail:RonPag@msn.com
Date on Providence:1966 to 1970
Division/Rate:B & A Divisions MM3
Mailing Address:Ron Pagliaro
4 Ridge Rd.
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
Phone:609-965-2445
Your Website Address
Comments:Would enjoy hearing from shipmates. Lt. Lewis, thanks
for the opportunities you opened up for me, I've made a career
in the refrigeration industry.
Monday 11/25/2002 12:25:43am
Name:Wesley Jacobs
E-Mail:wjacobs@vsta.com
Date on Providence:4/1960 - 1/1963
Division/Rate:6th Division MT-2
Mailing Address:901 W. Blucher St.
Falfurrias, TX 78355-4119
Phone:(361) 325-2356
Your Website Address
Comments:I joined the Providence at Guantanamo, Cuba after
missing movement in Boston, MA 4/60. Spent a year in 5th Div
before an opening came up in the 6th Div. Made many friends
and enjoyed all of the ports of call. Left 12/31/62. Now
retired from the U.S. Border Patrol after 29 years and am now
the current Mayor of Falfurrias, TX.
Friday 11/22/2002 11:27:46pm
Name:Stephen D Peralta
E-Mail:mcgunny@pacbell.net
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment/Cpl
Mailing Address:735 So Jackson Ave
San Jose CA 95116
Phone:408-806-5310
Your Website Address
Comments:My military career started with the Prov. came aboard
day before started to West Pac. Came back with her in 68.
Great times, outstanding places, priceless friends. I retired
a Marine Gunny. I am now employed as a Automotive Equipment
Inspector for the City of San Jose. Semper Fi!!
Tuesday 11/19/2002 8:03:26am
Name:John Phoebus
E-Mail:johnp@unitedaerospace.com
Date on Providence:1968 to 1970
Division/Rate:Cpl. Marine Detachment
Mailing Address:12615 SW 34th Place
Davie, Florida 33330
Phone:954-915-0146
Your Website Address
Comments:Alot of good memories, and a great group of guys.
Sunday 11/17/2002 9:08:02pm
Name:Michael R, McVeigh, Captain USNR-Retired
E-Mail:mmcve8919@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:September 1966 - May 1968
Division/Rate:OI Division Officer
Mailing Address:17 Kara E
Irvine, CA 92620 -1855
Phone:714-731-7602
Your Website Address
Comments:Please correct previous roster entry - email address
changed. A great website and remembrance for all of us.
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Friday 11/15/2002 1:56:27pm
Name:J. N. Kreider
E-Mail:jkreider@woh.rr.com
Date on Providence:November 68 to February 69
Division/Rate:Ensign, Assistant Navigator
Mailing Address:
Phone:
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Comments:
Tuesday 11/12/2002 6:42:32am
Name:Andrew Brown Jr
E-Mail:abrownjr1@comcast.net
Date on Providence:Sept 1970 - Sept 1971
Division/Rate:S3 RM/SH
Mailing Address:4337 CINDY LANE,
LYNN HAVEN FL 32444
Phone:850 271 9420
Your Website Address
Comments:Came on board as a RM in S3 Div. Loss clearance and
had to change rate fm rm to sh. stayed on board only 1 year.
Now retired since 1995 SHCM.
Sunday 11/10/2002 1:54:14pm
Name:Raymond L Webb ENCS(RET)
E-Mail:silverspringer00@nwinfo.net
Date on Providence:May 1970 to December 1970
Division/Rate:A gang/EN3
Mailing Address:120 Martin Rd
Toppenish, WA 98948
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Be glad to hear from anyone who is a shipmate.
Sunday 11/10/2002 1:45:48pm
Name:Fred Stephenson
E-Mail:none
Date on Providence:about 1947 to decommission
Division/Rate:Chief Metal smith
Mailing Address:Fred Stephenson
1526 Cleveland Ave.
Beloit, Wisc. 53511
Phone:1-608-365-5448
Your Website Address
Comments:I am sending this for Chief Stephenson
You can email to me Fred Redmann fbrmcr@charter.net for fast
service, otherwise his address is here. Chief would like to
hear from our ship mates. He is very active in the masons, and
likes stories about the Providence. He built a 3 hole out
house on the fantail for moving the ship from Boston to New
York after decommissioning. Anybody remember that comfort
station?
Who got the dogs Nip & Tuck?
Saturday 11/09/2002 8:14:51pm
Name:Fred Redmann
E-Mail:fbrmcr@charter.net
Date on Providence:8/1948 to decommissioned in 1949
Division/Rate:Deck force
Mailing Address:Fred Redmann
11634 Crockett Rd.
Roscoe,Ill 61073
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Good web site, would like to find info on W.C.Brown
BT3 from 1948 to1949
Also some of the guys in radio @ that time. Was sent to the
Rochester, which was not as good as the Providence, then I was
on the USS Leyte CV32 which was a good one like the Providence
I was lucky to have 2 good ships out of 3
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Saturday 11/02/2002 11:24:14pm
Name:DENNIS GOLDING
E-Mail:denny55us@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1964 -1968
Division/Rate:E DIV. IC2
Mailing Address:PO BOX 118
LEISTON, ID
Phone:
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Comments:
Saturday 11/02/2002 9:55:59pm
Name:Raymond Baker (Jan Baker )
E-Mail:tcobred@aol.com
Date on Providence:1972 thru 1973
Division/Rate:BT2
Mailing Address:24680 Hidden Harbor Dr
Los Molinos, Ca. 96055
Phone:530-384-9839
Your Website Address
Comments:Ray Baker served aboard the USS PROVIDENCE. His son
is very intrested in hearing from anyone that may have known
his father. ( BT2 Raymond Baker )
Some knew Ray as " Pappy "
Thank you for any input you may have.
Sincerly, Jan Baker
Friday 11/01/2002 9:14:45pm
Name:Robert Brandseth
E-Mail:Lvrofchoc@aol.com
Date on Providence:1962 - 1964
Division/Rate:DK3
Mailing Address:21115 N. 63rd Drive, Glendale, Ariz. 85308
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:Met some great guys and had some great times. Went to
Sydney in '63 and back again in 2001 - big difference in the
city but the people still the same...
Thursday 10/31/2002 10:29:13pm
Name:Greg Lynch
E-Mail:howie_lynch1@juno.com
Date on Providence:1973
Division/Rate:CS2
Mailing Address:990 Church Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:503.365.7558
Your Website Address
Comments:Deployment to Nam was a hoot!!!
Monday 10/28/2002 12:56:04am
Name:William (Bill) Handlin
E-Mail:handlin@integritynet.com.au
Date on Providence:NOV.1966/OCT.1969
Division/Rate:OL Division/SN
Mailing Address:PO BOX 806
WOY WOY N.S.W. 2256
Australia
Phone:(02) 43-423813
Your Website Address
Comments:can't complain had some good times some
days better than others,but overall it was a buzz
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Monday 10/28/2002 9:02:49am
Name:Bob Mahon
E-Mail:
Date on Providence:August 1946 to June 1948
Division/Rate:Yeoman 3rd
Mailing Address:Bob, please leave email address. You have some
old shipmates that would like to make contact.
Sam
Phone:
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Comments:This is a really nice site. I just happened on it.
Those were great days.
Sunday 10/20/2002 10:00:59pm
Name:William Rex Harris
E-Mail:rexharris1@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:Nov 1968 to Jan 1969
Division/Rate:Seaman/Laundry
Mailing Address:Rex Harris
1616 Sunset Drive
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone:509-525-3875
Your Website Address
Comments:I came on at Yokasuka, Japan, and went on the liberty
cruise to Perth and Sydney, Australia, and Hobart Tasmania in
December of 1968, and Wellington, New Zealand and
Christchurch. I had a blast and have fond memories of the
cruise and the nice chicks the aussies :)
Sunday 10/13/2002 5:59:34am
Name:John Wilbur
E-Mail:jw_lasvegas@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1970 - Mar 1973
Division/Rate:DP3
Mailing Address:835 Single Tree Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Phone:702-896-7363
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Comments:
Saturday 10/12/2002 7:08:27pm
Name:Terry Taylor
E-Mail:drtaylorzg1200@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1966-1969
Division/Rate:OI Division, RD3
Mailing Address:203 N. Olde Bridge Rd.
Moore, OK 73160
Phone:405.514.7941
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Comments:
Saturday 10/12/2002 6:23:57pm
Name:Bernard A. Eskin, MD
E-Mail:bae22@drexel.edu
Date on Providence:commission - 11/46
Division/Rate:3rd- Lt
Mailing Address:
625 Harvard Rd. Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone:2158784454
Your Website Address
Comments:Sorry I had to miss the reunion this year. Glad
everyone enjoyed it. Best wishes.......
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Saturday 10/12/2002 4:27:35pm
Name:AC Pilger
E-Mail:apilger@comcast.net
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:C7F (Weather)/AG1
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:It was a long tour on Providence but a good one at
the same time. Lots of good shipmates on her.
Monday 10/07/2002 8:09:47pm
Name:Wayne Kitchens
E-Mail:kylekitch@aol.com
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:E div IC3
Mailing Address:201 Painted Mtn Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone:702 682-6092
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Comments:
Friday 10/04/2002 12:36:00am
Name:Charles W. Barger
E-Mail:cbarger810@aol.com
Date on Providence:middle '40s (5 yrs)
Division/Rate:elec chief
Mailing Address:810 Glenmore Circle
Melbourne, Fl 32901
Phone:321-956-6307
Your Website Address
Comments:Nice website. I enjoyed perusing it. See you at the
reunion.
Tuesday 10/01/2002 9:33:22am
Name:Stanley E. Long
E-Mail:Longse@aol.com
Date on Providence:August 1961 to July 1963
Division/Rate:Fox/A Div., LT, USNR
Mailing Address:Stanley Long
P.O. Box 448
Norris, TN 37828
Phone:865-494-4977
Your Website Address
Comments:Great work on the web site. I was on that first
cruise of CLG-6 to West Pac, and when our home port was
Yokosuka in '62-'63. I've wondered for years what happened to
old shipmates. I'd like to contact any of them.
Sunday 09/29/2002 8:43:55am
Name:Jim Getter
E-Mail:getter.shahan@worldnet.att.net
Date on Providence:1965, 1966, and some of 67.
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment , Corporal
Mailing Address:608 Oakview Drive
Kettering, Ohio 45429
Phone:937-294-3958
Your Website Address
Comments:Served proudly in the Marine Detachment where life
long friendships were formed.
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Thursday 09/26/2002 9:51:27am
Name:Al Hays, RMC USN (RET)
E-Mail:alhays@msn.com
Date on Providence:1969-1970
Division/Rate:COMM./RM1-RMC
Mailing Address:1221 SE 130th Av
Portland, Or 97233
Phone:503-257-0458
Your Website Addresshttp://n/a
Comments:
Saturday 09/21/2002 2:41:40pm
Name:Douglas LaCosse
E-Mail:wkearns001@aol.com
Date on Providence:6/61-11/61
Division/Rate:CS3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:
Friday 09/20/2002 10:33:32am
Name:Roy A Brush
E-Mail:royb@northriverboats.com
Date on Providence:1959/1961
Division/Rate:1st/GMG3
Mailing Address:Roy Brush
575 S State St
Sutherlin Or 97479
Phone:1-541-459-4133
Your Website Addresshttp://www.northriverboats.com
Comments:I Will Be At The Reunion In Las Vegas
In Oct I Hope To See Some Of My Old
Shipmates
Wednesday 09/18/2002 10:45:07pm
Name:DAN DEWITT
E-Mail:DANMDEWITT
Date on Providence:1966-1968
Division/Rate:EM4
Mailing Address:DANMDEWITT@MSN.COM
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:GREAT WEB SITE,LOOKING FORWARD TO FINDING OLD SHIP
MATE'S
Wednesday 09/04/2002 1:04:02pm
Name:Gary Clifford Ware
E-Mail:gail_ware@pcsb.org
Date on Providence:1959-1963
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:1360A Sandy Ln.
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone:
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Comments:Filling this in for my husband.
Gail Ware
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Monday 08/26/2002 9:08:16pm
Name:Earnshaw, Spencer T. (Ernie)
E-Mail:ernie@kiem-tv.com
Date on Providence:Feb. 1962--Sep. 1963
Division/Rate:1st/Fox E-3
Mailing Address:S.T. Earnshaw PO Box 282 Loleta, Ca.
95551-0282
Phone:(707) 733-5212 (home) (707) 443-3123 (wk
Your Website Address
Comments:Came aboard Providence as a green 17-year-old. Left
her as a smart-ass 19 year-old. Wouldn't trade the experience
for anything -- the equator crossing in '63, even the Cuban
business. Those were interesting times. I'd love to hear from
George R. Bristol and Phil Baker, those two guitarists of
renown. I still have photos of the three of us onstage in
Sasebo. After getting out of the Navy, I sort've fell into the
music business and have been a drummer for the last 40 years.
Even had a chart record in the 70s.
Monday 08/26/2002 7:19:09am
Name:Terry Taylor
E-Mail:taylorst1100@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1966-1969
Division/Rate:OI, RD-3
Mailing Address:203 N. Olde Bridge Rd.
Phone:405.514.6251
Your Website Address
Comments:I was assigned to the Providence when she deployed in
Nov '66, and served on board until she was relieved by the
OKC, CLG-5. I missed the great trip home via Perth, Hobart,
Sydney, and Wellington because I had to go into the hospital
in Yokosuksa for surgery, and was sent back to the states
later and assigned to the Eversole, DD-789, going back for
another tour in Viet Nam.
Saturday 08/17/2002 1:51:06pm
Name:Raymond P. Clark Sr.
E-Mail:rayclarksr@aol.com
Date on Providence:1966/67
Division/Rate:Flag CTR2
Mailing Address:122 Birch Street
Middletown,Pa
17057-2106
Phone:(717) 944-3756
Your Website Address
Comments:Crossed over in 65 from the OKCity
Wednesday 08/14/2002 8:34:26pm
Name:Rocky Sears
E-Mail:rockysears@mchsi.com
Date on Providence:1970-1973
Division/Rate:Fox / FTG2
Mailing Address:Box 596
Princeton, KY 42445
Phone:270-365-7770
Your Website Address
Comments:Wow! Remembering My first WestPac...
Bachman in charge onboard and ashore... Riddle was on leave,
always on leave!
Wednesday 08/14/2002 8:30:31am
Name:Thomas Finley
E-Mail:thomfinley@lakewebs.net
Date on Providence:1961 thru1963
Division/Rate:SK3 S-1 Div.
Mailing Address:620 E. Okmulgee, Checotah, OK 74426
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:I served aboard the Providence during tenure as
COMSEVENTHFLT Flagship. Would like to hear from all old
shipmates. Also, John Conners, Mayfield, Stan Richardson,
James Long.
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Wednesday 08/14/2002 0:18:25am
Name:Saenz, Samuel
E-Mail:saenz842@icsi.net
Date on Providence:SEP 60 - SEP 62
Division/Rate:SA,SN,PN3
Mailing Address:1813 San Jacinto, Victoria, Tx. 77801
Phone:361-578-6344
Your Website Address
Comments:Just came across this site. I do recall alot of my
shipmates, as I look at cruise book 60-61 to WestPac. I stayed
in Navy, retired in 1979 as PNC. Hope to see you guys at
reunion in Las Vegas.
Tuesday 08/13/2002 11:09:59pm
Name:William R Duginske
E-Mail:WEDUGINSKE@ebtv.net
Date on Providence:1962 to 1966
Division/Rate:E-Divison/EM3
Mailing Address:
5806 Connie Lane Weston Wi. 54476
Phone:715-359-7145
Your Website Address
Comments:
Thank You for an outstanding web page/site.
Tuesday 08/13/2002 6:05:28pm
Name:Phillip T. Catalano
E-Mail:philcat@prodigy.net
Date on Providence:Jan. 26, l949 through June l949
Division/Rate:EX Div. YNSN Executive Office
Mailing Address:
4205 Sabal Pointe Court S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan. 49546-8232
Phone:1-616-942-2303
Your Website Address
Comments:I came aboard the ship directly from the U.S. Naval
Adminstration School in Norfolk, Va. I boarded the ship in
Newport, RI and sailed on her to the Boston Naval Shipyard,
Charlestown, Mass where she received orders for decommissiong.
My whole time aboard ship was handling personnel records and
transferring the crew to other duty stations. I did not recall
a lot of the names of my fellow crew members and have very
little ship mementos except for one of two ship pictures. I do
have many personal photos taken aboard ship including the pair
of boxer dogs whom I remember very well. I plan to attend the
annual meeting in Las Vegas this Oct. and hope to meet some
people who served aboard the CL-82 during my six month tour of
duty tied up to the dock in Charlestown. After I left the
ship, I crossed over the pier and served aboard the USS Des
Moines (CA-134) for the next two years making two trips to the
Med. with the Sixth Fleet.
I would like to hear from anyone who rembers me.
Monday 08/12/2002 7:32:45pm
Name:Randy Wilkins
E-Mail:Randswilk@tds.net
Date on Providence:Sept 1959-1963 1966-1968
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:87 Hutchinson road
Chichester,
New Hampshire
Phone:
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Comments:would like to hear from any old shipmates
Monday 08/12/2002 10:15:45am
Name:Lowell A. Donoho
E-Mail:donohoclan@aol.com
Date on Providence:1960 -61
Division/Rate:RM1
Mailing Address:6520 shadow hawk drive
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Phone:916 722 6374
Your Website Address
Comments:I went aboard Providence in San Diego prior to her
first Pacific cruise as CLG-6.
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Sunday 08/11/2002 11:11:35pm
Name:Stanley H. Richardson AKA (Blood)
E-Mail:stanoakca@aol.com
Date on Providence:June 1960 until July 1965
Division/Rate:S-3 Ship Service Rate SH3
Mailing Address:
Oakland, CA 94605
Phone:510-568-2108
Your Website Address
Comments:This is a great site. The Providence was a wonderful
ship. I will attend the reunion in 2002. See you there.
Saturday 08/10/2002 1:27:53pm
Name:Tom Bruckman
E-Mail:bruckmant@coned.com
Date on Providence:8/1970 thur 4/1972
Division/Rate:RM3
Mailing Address:46-22 194th Street
Bayside, NY 11358
Phone:
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Comments:I has been a long time and I have some great memories
of the 2years spent on the Providence.
Tuesday 08/06/2002 3:08:39am
Name:Wayne Dedrick
E-Mail:wdedrick@nc.rr.com
Date on Providence:January 1971 - August 1973
Division/Rate:Communications/ET
Mailing Address:Raleigh, NC
Phone:
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Comments:I arrived at the USS Providence in January 1971 when
the ship was docked at North Island, NAS. It has been over 30
years so don't ask for details -- I'm lucky to remember where
Coronado Island was ! Interestingly enough, as I was checking
the guest book, I noticed another fellow had checked in from
my hometown of Staunton, VA -- Frank Bales. Unfortunately, he
"bailed" before I got there so we didn't get a chance to run
across each other then. Ain't the WEB a great thing!!! I am
not yet in the roster since I just found this website tonight.
I can't find any of my old buddies in the roster -- I thought
sure they were all "lifers" though ! LOL Thanks for the site,
Sam !!!
Regards,
Wayne
Saturday 08/03/2002 3:16:09pm
Name:Jerry L. Dimond
E-Mail:jdimond@bigplanet.com
Date on Providence:1966 -1968
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment
Mailing Address:412 West 21st place
Kennewick, WA 99337
Phone:509-582-9114
Your Website Address
Comments:I was recently contacted by some of the old buddies
from the detachment. Leo Poole, Tom Shelton, and Fred Ovieda.
It's been along time and we are all planning to meet up in Las
Vegas for the Reunion.
Wednesday 07/31/2002 7:16:22pm
Name:Steve Timar
E-Mail:stevetimar@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1959-1961
Division/Rate:OI - RD3
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 9068
Moreno Valley, CA 92552-9068
Phone:
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Comments:Hey guys, the first tour of the Pacific for CLG-6 was
1960 to 1961.
I should know. I'm a Plank Owner and rode her through the
Panama Canal in 1960.
After a short stay in Long Beach and a short cruise to San
Francisco, we sailed west.
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Sunday 07/28/2002 3:34:40pm
Name:Frank Bales
E-Mail:fbales@adelphia.net
Date on Providence:1/68 to 6/70
Division/Rate:7th Fleet Flag, then X Div.
Mailing Address:Staunton, VA
Phone:
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Comments:Started in the Plans Office as SA (YN striker). I was
such a poor typist at the time that CDR J.D. Skull dubbed me
"Fingers." Swapped to Ship's Company when Oklahoma City
relieved Providence in late 1968. Was ship's
librarian/Chaplain's Yeoman for short time, then in Captain's
Office. Left Providence in mid-1970 (as YN3) for Nuclear
Weapons Training Group, Pacific on North Island. Made 1st
class there, but turned it down and got out (big mistake).
Would like to write to anyone that remembers me. Thanks for
the great site. Lots and lots of great memories.
Saturday 07/27/2002 5:55:17pm
Name:James L Long
E-Mail:long9@adelphia.net
Date on Providence:Sept 59 /Sept 64
Division/Rate:5th Snakes Apes. /S-1 Div
Mailing Address:971 Watertank Rd.
Canton, Ga.
30115
Phone:770-720-1580
Your Website Address
Comments:Come on board an SA left as a SK2 would like to hear
from Mickey Haste or HM2Dodd Hey Duhon remember the Smoker on
the fantail around 63you vs. the USMC
Saturday 07/27/2002 4:42:41pm
Name:David A. von Roemer
E-Mail:ReddoggNam72@aol.com
Date on Providence:Nov70 - Mar73
Division/Rate:Navigation Div. QM3
Mailing Address:235 Ranchitos Road
Bosque Farms, NM 87068
Phone:505-869-6632
Your Website Address
Comments:My first ship out of A school. Spit and polish. I
still have nightmares involving "neverdull" and
Brightwork.That ship made me a sailor, I remember friday
morning Rockdown with 1st division.I still have my issued
Bos'n pipe. I'm retired now on a service connected disability
and I spend my time cruising on my Harley.Met an old shipmate
July 2002 at a bike rally and he turned me on to this site. It
is outstanding.BZ Would really enjoy hearing from any old
shipmates. God, the memories this brings back.All ahead full
and God Bless to all. "Reddogg"
Saturday 07/27/2002 8:51:24am
Name:John ( Jack ) Best
E-Mail:bestcokie@aol.com
Date on Providence:1966-1967
Division/Rate:E- Div. EM2
Mailing Address:5 Willow St
Kingston Ma. 02364
Phone:781-585-8975
Your Website Addresshttp://bestcokie@aol.com
Comments:nothing at this time
Tuesday 07/23/2002 8:17:16pm
Name:Victor A. Troutman
E-Mail:mvtroutman@msn.com
Date on Providence:July 1961 to Oct. 1964
Division/Rate:CR-Div. RM3
Mailing Address:5881 Mabley Hill Rd.
Fenton, MI 48430
Phone:810.632.4830
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Tuesday 07/23/2002 6:20:22pm
Name:Robert Schuster
E-Mail:b4rome2c@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:Jan 1968 to Feb 1970
Division/Rate:Fox Div. FTG-3 did not extend for FTG-2
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 222539
Christiansted, St. Croix
United States Virgin Islands 00822
Phone:340-773-2039 Sept thru June
Your Website Address
Comments:Glad to find this site. Great memories of WESPAC-
from the Pueblo highjack, Nam and the cruise home were we
worked with some ET's on the beggining of SATCOM and GPS. Hope
to make one of the reunions. Currently recovering from
Leukemia and a bone marrow transplant. I spend my summer in
Maine on an island of the coast. Still dabbling with
electronics. I work for the Virgin Islands school system as
Technology Coordinator responsible for a wireless computer
network covering 84 square miles and some 2000 computers, an
educational television station and all satellite downlinks.
I've done freelance work for the major tv networks as well as
PBS and ESPN. Done special effects for European movie
companies and US video commerical producers.
I thought that a site like this never existed. Glad to see
some familiar names on the guest list. I tip my glass to all
who walked before and after my tenure on the teak deck of
CLG-6. She was a great weapon. The Top Gun Awardee for the
"Battle of Hue." .
Thursday 07/18/2002 4:25:11pm
Name:Thomas J. Mastrangelo
E-Mail:tyork@hotmail.com
Date on Providence:1970-1973
Division/Rate:BT/E-4
Mailing Address:PO Box 66
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
Phone:
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Comments:
Saturday 07/13/2002 2:09:27pm
Name:Paul A Wahlmeier
E-Mail:wahlmeierman@aol.com
Date on Providence:1972-1974
Division/Rate:M/MM2
Mailing Address:234 Richfield Ave
El Cajon, Ca 92020
Phone:619-442-2032
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Comments:
Monday 07/08/2002 3:26:26pm
Name:Thomas M. Healy
E-Mail:tomhealy1@netzero.com
Date on Providence:1946-1947
Division/Rate:SM2
Mailing Address:49 Cushing Road
Cohasset MA 02025
Phone:
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Comments:Great Med. trips!
Sunday 07/07/2002 6:01:39pm
Name:Leonard B. Lawicki
E-Mail:leonard.b.lawicki.aexp.com
Date on Providence:1971-1973
Division/Rate:FTG-2
Mailing Address:4940 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone:716 632-6967
Your Website Address
Comments:To the proud heroes of the fighting ship Providence,
who gave there all in Vietnam. Great memories of the
FTG/Gunnermates
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Friday 07/05/2002 10:41:28pm
Name:Ralph Lewis Wilson
E-Mail:lew19@pacbell.net
Date on Providence:Late 1971to decommision
Division/Rate:3rd divison BM deck boat opp
Mailing Address:866N El Centro
Los Angeles CA 90038
Phone:323/871/9089
Your Website Address
Comments:SAM this is a great site. It brings back old times. I
remember the Helo Accident, and the Hai phong run I was on top
side at the time. And I remember the shootout with the tank on
the beach. But if I remember right the tank crew got out of
the tank and ran in to a hut and we hit the hut. I would like
to talk to some one who remembers the deck hand on the back of
the ship I was called Lewie. Thank you Sam for this site.
Friday 07/05/2002 1:22:31pm
Name:Ammons, Robert E.
E-Mail:buga67982@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:5/45-7'48
Division/Rate:FC2
Mailing Address:4628 Dunn Ave.Memphis,TN38117
Phone:901 818-9130
Your Website Address
Comments:Fondest memories of a great ship and those who made
her one of the finest.I deeply regret having lost touch with
those I respect so much!
Friday 07/05/2002 12:17:22am
Name:Rodney Duhon
E-Mail:josephrduhon@aol.com
Date on Providence:1961 to1965
Division/Rate:S-3 / SHSN
Mailing Address:Rodney Duhon 1022 Gulf LN Sulphur Louisiana
70663
Phone:1 337 528 2191
Your Website Address
Comments:I was the ships cobbler,1962 to 1965. ENS D.J.
Witchger was the Division Officer.
Tuesday 07/02/2002 9:11:19am
Name:Stephen Alexander
E-Mail:stephen.alexander@ps.ge.com
Date on Providence:1962-1963
Division/Rate:OE / ETRSN
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:First tour of duty after ET"A" School.
I grew up to be an ETCS, USN(RET).
Tuesday 07/02/2002 8:04:26am
Name:John K. Martin
E-Mail:jmartin@peakonline.com
Date on Providence:may 1970 to may 1971
Division/Rate:cyn 3
Mailing Address:3521 Rockwood Road, Enid, OK 73703
Phone:580-234-2394
Your Website Address
Comments:
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Friday 06/28/2002 11:44:25am
Name:KENT PHEMISTER
E-Mail:ERICAA@FLASH.NET
Date on Providence:SEPT 1972-DEC 25 1972
Division/Rate:ETNSN
Mailing Address:1721 Haltom Rd.
Haltom City, Texas 76117
Phone:817-838-5940
Your Website Address
Comments:would like to hear from anyone that remembers me from
OE division. I was only on board for a short period of time
worked mostly in test equipment calibration. It has been so
long ago that I can hardly remember the guys in my division.
Thursday 06/27/2002 9:20:56am
Name:Jim Worth
E-Mail:jim92118@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:July 72 to August 73
Division/Rate:R Div Officer
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Your Website Address
Comments:
Tuesday 06/25/2002 8:47:34am
Name:William F. Downs (Bill)
E-Mail:bill.downs@jacobs.com
Date on Providence:August 1967 through October 1969
Division/Rate:1st Division & Gun Battery Officer
Mailing Address:Bill Downs, Ph.D., R.G.
30522 Hollings Way
Golden, CO 80403
Phone:(303) 642-3735
Your Website Address
Comments:
Saturday 06/22/2002 7:51:56am
Name:Daniel W. Barnicle USMC
E-Mail:DEBarnicle@centurytel.net
Date on Providence:CL82 1946-1948
Division/Rate:Marine Division Sgt.
Mailing Address:4652 Oak Point Road Unit 113
Lorain, Ohio 44053
Phone:440-282-6704
Your Website Address
Comments:Having served aboard the CL82 was the
most enjoyable learning experence of my life time.
Have enjoyed all the reunions and to all those that have not
attended --you are really missing a great time. Will see you
in Vegas.
-----------
Dan, Thanks for signing the Log. Look forward to seeing you
guys in Vegas. Sam
Thursday 06/20/2002 9:34:10am
Name:Robert O. Baggett
E-Mail:candybeegs@peoplepc.com
Date on Providence:1968-71
Division/Rate:BT
Mailing Address:30519 E. 136th St. So.
Coweta, OK. 74429
Phone:918-279-1266
Your Website Address
Comments:Went aboard in Japan in 1968 and went to Subic Bay.
Then left on a cruise to Australia (R&R Criuse). Bacame a
Royal Shellback. First stop was Perth then Freemantle, Hobart,
Taz. then Sidney. From there on to Wellington, New Zealand.
Then to Haiti, Tahiti, then to homeport of San Diego. Really
enjoyed this website and the good times on board the
Providence. Would love to hear from old shipmates. Especially
George Keely, John Orn, McCall, Funset, or any others I served
with.
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Sunday 06/16/2002 5:28:38pm
Name:Carroll Bobb
E-Mail:cbobb99765@aol.com
Date on Providence:July 1970- 1972
Division/Rate:Civilian Tech Rep
Mailing Address:3820 Headleys Mill Rd
Pataskala, OH 43062-8681
Phone:(740)927-0603
Your Website Address
Comments:Came aboard at Hunters Point for installation of
integrated computer center. Deployed to WESTPAC two weeks
before Providence
Saturday 06/15/2002 11:27:49am
Name:Gene H Hanlin
E-Mail:thetenor@exis.net
Date on Providence:April(?) 1947 - 1st Decom 1949
Division/Rate:Alpha/Mike Divisions MM2
Mailing Address:236 73rd Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone:(757) 491-6885
Comments:Great job Sam!
Tuesday 06/11/2002 10:20:04pm
Name:Kent Utterback
E-Mail:tritipk@msn.com
Date on Providence:1970-1792
Division/Rate:SM3
Mailing Address:164 SUNRIDGE LN
NIPOMO, CALIFORNIA 93444
Phone:805-929-4554
Comments:HAD A GREAT TIME WHILE SERVING ABOARD HER. VIETNAM,
CERTAINLY A DIFFERENT KIND OF BATTLE BUT ONE THAT I AM NOT
ASHAMED OF. HAD MANY INTERESTING RAIDS IN N. VIETNAM INCLUDING
2 NAIL-BITERS IN HAIHPHONG HARBOR. MET MANY INTERESTING PEOPLE
AND AM HAPPY TO SAY THAT THE PROVIDENCE BROUGHT ME HOME!
Monday 06/10/2002 3:17:33pm
Name:David Foster
E-Mail:davidcfoster@webtv.net
Date on Providence:Nov 1970 - Apr 1972
Division/Rate:CR Div FIRSTFLEET Staff
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Thursday 05/30/2002 7:17:39pm
Name:Harry D. Milligan
E-Mail:HBASS12@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:Late 1971 until June 1973
Division/Rate:FTG Seaman
Mailing Address:812 Flagg St.
Tallahassee,Fl.32305
Phone:850-878-1524
Comments:
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Tuesday 05/28/2002 7:56:19am
Name:Raymond Kopp
E-Mail:sailoray2@aol.com
Date on Providence:(TG 77.1.2) 1972
Division/Rate:USS Newport News/CR Div/RM3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Greetings from a former Cruiser sailor from Vietnam
1972. I'm requesting whoever knows to send me the radio call
sign for the Providence. I used it daily, but have been unable
to recall it.
Thanks,Ray Kopp
=========================
"Fighting Devil" was the call sign on the line as per email
feedback. sv
Monday 05/27/2002 3:38:35pm
Name:Steven H Guillory
E-Mail:shguillory@msn.com
Date on Providence:72 until decommision
Division/Rate:a div
Mailing Address:5035 elm st
san diego ca
Phone:6196028935
Comments:like to here from
Saturday 05/25/2002 3:25:46pm
Name:Bill Reitmeier
E-Mail:reitmeib@mdu.mdures.com
Date on Providence:1966-1967
Division/Rate:marine detachment
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Sunday 05/19/2002 8:44:48pm
Name:Algie M. Farr Jr.
E-Mail:rlfmrs@juno.com
Date on Providence:1961 to 1964
Division/Rate:MM3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Wednesday 05/15/2002 5:07:51pm
Name:Joe D. Tanner
E-Mail:joet@etma.com
Date on Providence:12/66 to 4/70
Division/Rate:ETN2, OE Division
Mailing Address:17507 NE 33rd Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Phone:360-910-1600
Comments:I am glad to learn this site is up and running.
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Friday 05/10/2002 6:51:35am
Name:Joseph (Joe) Smith
E-Mail:jsmith@fletc.treas.gov
Date on Providence:precommission school 59 thru pacific61
Division/Rate:3rd Div Seaman
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Was at the precommission school at Norfolk, flew to
Boston and joined the ship. Was aboard all through "shake
down" Traveled thru Panama canal to Long Beach and departed
ship when she received orders for her first WestPac tour. Went
to the USS Topeka , was discharged 3 months later and never
seen the old girl since!!! Thank God all my memories are fond
ones.
Tuesday 05/07/2002 11:57:06am
Name:Ray Rudy
E-Mail:rrudy@newportnet.com
Date on Providence:1966-1969
Division/Rate:OE Div. ETR2
Mailing Address:126 S.E. First St.
Newport, Or.
97365
Phone:1-541-265-2596
Comments:Great looking site. I'll spend more time looking at
it!
Monday 05/06/2002 8:23:01pm
Name:Jan Berreitter
E-Mail:jberreitter@sbcglobal.net
Date on Providence:1966 - 1967
Division/Rate:OR RM1
Mailing Address:5378 Placerita Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Phone:
Comments:Gene Arrion(sp)CWO2 was our Div Off. I made RMC while
we were in Subic and had to get initiated twice. Once at the
Chief's Club by most of the Chief Mess and once in Ologopo by
the Chiefs that had the duty on the original initiation. I
fondly remember Chief Bill Turney RDCS, Russ Rice PNCS, Hoss
QMCM, Moose FTC, Charlie Gore SDCS and many toher from the
goat locker. Bill Turney unfortunately died in 1969 after
retiring. I am hoping to attend the reunion in Las Vegas this
year and hope to see many of the guys from the goat locker. I
retired in 1979 as CWO3 and have finally fully retired.
Monday 05/06/2002 7:02:53pm
Name:Tom Westemeier
E-Mail:tom2mary@mchsi.com
Date on Providence:1963-1966
Division/Rate:OI
Mailing Address:Tom Westemeier 375 Sheridan Rd. Waterloo Ia
50701
Phone:
Comments:
Saturday 04/27/2002 7:57:57am
Name:Dennis Tolliver
E-Mail:dennistolliver@iw.net
Date on Providence:1966 through 1969
Division/Rate:OI Div RD2
Mailing Address:320 S. Juniper St.
Lennox, SD 57039
Phone:(605) 647-2863
Comments:I really enjoyed my time on the Providence. I had
possitive life changing experiences there. Anyone from
OI Div (scope dopes) please e-mail from time to time. This is
a great website, thank you for all the people involved in
getting it started.
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Friday 04/26/2002 1:09:50pm
Name:Mike McPeak
E-Mail:m1mcpeak@aol.com
Date on Providence:1966 to 68
Division/Rate:Com7thFleet AG3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:I came aboard when the Providence relieved the
Oklahoma City. Have great memories of Providence. Look forward
to any e mail from old friends.
Thursday 04/25/2002 3:10:44pm
Name:Leslie B. Manning
E-Mail:lmannin1@rochester.rr.com
Date on Providence:67-68
Division/Rate:1st-division-S-3-division
Mailing Address:358 Ripplewood Dr.
Rochester,NY 14616-1510
Phone:585-663-3553
Comments:Just got on the internet and here I am.
Looking at the 66-68 cruise book, boy I miss alot of the
shipmates I use know.My wife and I made reservations for Las
Vegas in Oct. Like to remember all of the crew.
Wednesday 04/24/2002 12:31:21am
Name:Craig Porter
E-Mail:anna71097@msn.com
Date on Providence:1966-1967
Division/Rate:T Division
Mailing Address:4330 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Phone:801.278.0322
Comments:Served on Providence the first half of WesPac Cruise
beginning in 1966. Worked in missile house as gunner's mate
(GMM) striker until A-school at Great Lakes in 1967.
Sunday 04/21/2002 12:11:14am
Name:Harold (Hula) Holecek
E-Mail:ranahole89@msn.com
Date on Providence:'66-'72'
Division/Rate:B Div/ BT2
Mailing Address:106 Hulls Chapel Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Phone:
Comments:Ret. BTCM, Feb93. Now work at a golf course. Other
ships: USS Wadell (DDG24), USS Belleau Wood (LHA3), USS
Hepburn (FF1055). Went to reunion in St. Pete a few years back
- great time BUT no engineers were present! Would love to hear
from anyone who served during that time especially anyone from
M or B Div. AFTER FIREROOM KEEPS ON TRUCKING!! -Hula
Saturday 04/13/2002 7:36:33pm
Name:Jon E. Steele
E-Mail:jsteele4@tampabay.rr.com
Date on Providence:1965-1968
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:15 Byrsonima Circle
Homosassa, FL 34446
Phone:352-382-0005
Comments:Enjoyed the web site. Glad to have the opportunity to
catch up with "old" shipmates.
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Friday 04/12/2002 6:16:31am
Name:Rodney A. Voelker
E-Mail:Rodney@nes-jobs.com
Date on Providence:1967 ~1969
Division/Rate:EM1
Mailing Address:1640 Grey Friars Chase
Virginia Beach VA 23456
Phone:757.471.1123
Comments:Cross decked from OK City to Providance for duration
of tour. LPO, ran rewind shop, power shop. Would love to hear
from shipmates
Thursday 04/11/2002 1:56:31pm
Name:Frank Perno
E-Mail:fperno@bellsouth.net
Date on Providence:9/64-7/66
Division/Rate:BT3
Mailing Address:4582 Bentley Place
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone:770-409-9010
Comments:
Wednesday 04/03/2002 9:35:14pm
Name:John Platts
E-Mail:plattskids@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1965-1969
Division/Rate:S4 Div DK3
Mailing Address:2657 SE 133rd Ave, Portland, Or. 97236
Phone:503-761-6488
Comments:I made my reservations for Las Vegas. I hope to see
you all there.
Saturday 03/30/2002 7:20:43pm
Name:David Abdouch
E-Mail:D.Abdouch@verizon.net
Date on Providence:1966 to 1968
Division/Rate:1st Division
Mailing Address:127 Amberwood Dr.
Walnut, Calif. 91789
Phone:909-594-9273
Comments:I would like to hear from some of my shipmates and
hope to see them at the reunion in Oct.
Wednesday 03/06/2002 6:28:10pm
Name:John Meyrick Wimmer
E-Mail:jwimmer@ATTBI.com
Date on Providence:'63 to June 25, 1965
Division/Rate:Electric EM2
Mailing Address:523 Francis Court
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone:925-228-6482
Comments:Came abord during WestPac cruise at Tipai, Formosa.
Adm Thomas Moorer was then 7th Fleet. Yoksuka, Japan home
port. Visited Hong Kong, Subic, Tokyo Bay, Manila, Singapore,
Saigon. Sydney, Australia for R&R after being relieved. Many
fond memories.
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Monday 02/25/2002 6:49:47am
Name:Jim Engdahl
E-Mail:JimEngdahl@aol.com
Date on Providence:8/71 to 8/72
Division/Rate:IFDS / DP2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:I was on the Providence from August 1971 to August
1972. During most of that time I served as the shift
supervisor of the graveyard shift in the data center. Prior to
my year on the Providence I served 30 "tough" months in Hawaii
at FOCCPAC and CINCPACFLT.
Since completing my enlistment I have remained in the computer
services field in application development and management roles
for Sears, Nebraska Public Power District, and Union Pacific
Railroad. I currently am a systems engineer at UP.
Thursday 02/21/2002 5:13:13pm
Name:Carl Schafer
E-Mail:cdjjs@qwest>net
Date on Providence:1971 thru Decommission
Division/Rate:FTG2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:I am like most of us I remember the good times.I
would like to hear from the people that remember me.
Monday 02/18/2002 10:27:25am
Name:Mahar, Thomas R.
E-Mail:need your address
Date on Providence:1946, 1948
Division/Rate:4th/S-2 Div [cox./whale boat]
Mailing Address:30 Cascade Drive
New Hartford, New York 134134000
Phone:315 -732 -4750
Comments:
Sunday 02/10/2002 2:54:15am
Name:Patrick Emory
E-Mail:pwemory@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:1961-1963
Division/Rate:Personnel/E3
Mailing Address:3836 42nd Ave. So
St. Petersburg, Fl, 33711
Phone:727 8653838
Comments:The old girl gave me two years to grow up. High
school had been a party. The Providence was a wake up call.
Was really ready for college in 63. Saw "the world" when she
was 7th fleet flag. Thanks Providence.
Thursday 01/24/2002 2:29:33pm
Name:Gene H. Hanlin
E-Mail:thetenor@exis.net
Date on Providence:June 1947 thru mothballing in 1949
Division/Rate:A Div ; MM2
Mailing Address:236 73rd Street VA Beach, VA 23451
Phone:(757) 491-6885
Comments:Not too many of the old folks on the net. Either
computer challanged or dead I guess. Sam, you've done a fine
job. Now I can tell you my Nip and Tuck stories.
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Thursday 01/24/2002 8:27:14am
Name:Ed Pike
E-Mail:epike@i2k.net
Date on Providence:July 1959 - Jan 1964
Division/Rate:B Div BT1
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:
Monday 01/21/2002 6:29:14pm
Name:James L. Townsend, LCDR. Ret.
E-Mail:james-townsend@webtv.net
Date on Providence:Aug.70 - Decommissioned
Division/Rate:CR Div/Radio Off, CWO2/Ltjg
Mailing Address:
8141 Lifair Dr.
Pensacola, Fla.
32506
Phone:850-456-9619
Comments:
Hold some fond memories of
PROV and crew. I went to Okinawa then Pensacola then Iran and
back to Pensacola where I retired June 1981. Would like to
hear from former shipmates.
Thursday 01/17/2002 10:33:40am
Name:ROBERT E. AMMONS
E-Mail:buga67982@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:MAY `45 - JULY `48
Division/Rate:FC2
Mailing Address:4628 DUNN MEMPHIS,TN 38117
Phone:901 818-9130
Comments:It`s amazing how the years have flown by and how
vivid so many memories remain of times and places, but,
especially, of shipmates with whom we shared so many eventful
days and nights, fun times and anxious times. We had a great
crew who first manned the Providence in 1945 and maintained a
great crew throughout the transition period after the war
ended. I wonder how many remember The Gooney Bird Society? I
would like to hear from any of those served with.
Sunday 01/13/2002 7:00:02am
Name:Harry R Chilton
E-Mail:sharnhar@cox.net
Date on Providence:Jul 70 - Jun 73
Division/Rate:S-1 and S-2 WO1 and CWO2
Mailing Address:484 Tesota Ct
Chula Vista CA 91911-6015
Phone:619-421-3547
Comments:Referred to site by Shipmate Don Harribine.
My tour on the USS PROVIDENCE was the best sea tour of my
career. Many good memories!
Saturday 01/12/2002 3:08:42pm
Name:Charles J (Chuck) Steenburgh
E-Mail:sailracer@hamptonroads.com
Date on Providence:May 60 - May 61
Division/Rate:4th/6th - GSSN/GS3
Mailing Address:909 Marshall Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone:757-481-5741
Comments:Mike Matteson originally turned me on to the
PROVIDENCE site and Don Harribine's newsletter. Just came back
after more than a year, thanks to the link in Don's
newsletter. PROVIDENCE was my first ship, so she holds a
special place in my memories, although I was only on board a
year. I've proudly served my Navy for 42 years, 21 on active
duty and 21 more as a defense contractor. I currently work at
CINCLANTFLT Headquarters in the Force Protection Directorate.
If any shipmates surf in and recognize me, please get in
touch.
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Tuesday 01/08/2002 7:33:42pm
Name:BILL MOREY
E-Mail:CLG6@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:1970-1971
Division/Rate:OI - RD3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:BRAVO ZULU
Sunday 01/06/2002 1:51:45pm
Name:Eldon R. Fox
E-Mail:marfox01@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:1945 - 1946
Division/Rate:B Division
Mailing Address:701 S. W. 9th
Cooper, TX 75432
Phone:903-395-2292
Comments:My father, Eldon Fox, served in the engine room
during '45 - '46. He is trying to locate a buddy named ROBERT
V. JONES- B Division - Boise, Idaho. Any help would be
appreciated.
If any of you served with my father, I'm sure he would love to
talk with you. You can mail him, call him or send an email to
me and I'll see he gets the information.
Sunday 12/30/2001 5:52:39pm
Name:Victor A. Baglioni
E-Mail:vbaglioni@earthlink.net
Date on Providence:65 -68
Division/Rate:Weapons Dept. LCDR
Mailing Address:3855 Riverpine Drive
Moss Point, MS 39563
Phone:
Comments:Was nice surfing through the messages and finding
those I know and remember so many good times and hard work on
the line but still enjoying it all. God bless you Sam in all
you do to bring back so many memories for us.
Saturday 12/29/2001 5:49:08am
Name:jerald j. sirois
E-Mail:tigerpaw@midmaine.com
Date on Providence:1962--1966
Division/Rate:a div enginemen 2
Mailing Address:
190 katahdin ave
millinocket,maine 04462
Phone:
Comments:came aboard an fn at whitebeach okanawa
and compleated wespac cruse,with thomas moore, 7th fleet/ had
a wonderful tour. the providence will always be rememberd It
was my home for 4 years thank you sam for your web site
Friday 12/28/2001 6:13:08pm
Name:William (Bill) Sitton
E-Mail:wesitton@netscape.net
Date on Providence:October 1971 to August 1973
Division/Rate:Weapons Dept, Fire Control Officer CWO2
Mailing Address:William E. Sitton
RR8 Box 1027
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Phone:(903) 575-9778
Comments:Sam, Great job on the site. Please keep up the good
work.
Hope to make the next reunion, late 2002
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Friday 12/28/2001 6:02:37pm
Name:McBurney, William J.
E-Mail:Billmcb1@attbi.com
Date on Providence:Jan1969 - Sept 1970
Division/Rate:Weapons Officer/CDR
Mailing Address:22714 98th Ave W.
Edmonds WA 98020
Phone:425-774-1416
Comments:We fired a lot of Terriers on my watch as they were
obsolete. The greatest day was when we shot at a BOMARC target
that was faster than our bird. We came awfully close! Capt.
Hollyfield was sure we hit it, but he was wishfull thinking.
We had a great department with a full crew of dedicated
professionals that kept us up to the standard required of the
flagship in seamanship, gunnery and missiles. Would like to be
at the next reunion
Friday 12/28/2001 5:54:47pm
Name:Ted Carper
E-Mail:BCRPR@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:SEP 62 - AUG 64
Division/Rate:LT (LDO) PERSONNEL OFFICER
Mailing Address:11 Kendal Green Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone:864 271 7931
Comments:Personnel Officer to COMSEVENTHFLT
Same period
Friday 12/28/2001 3:55:14pm
Name:Lane, Robert M.
E-Mail:Rlanefam@aol.com
Date on Providence:1972 until decomm
Division/Rate:CR Div RM3
Mailing Address:P.O. box 777
Allen Park,MI 48101-0777
Phone:313-337-2195
Comments:
Wednesday 12/26/2001 5:30:06pm
Name:Jan A. Berreitter
E-Mail:jab@mail1.csun.edu
Date on Providence:Apr 1966 - apr 1967
Division/Rate:OR RM1/RMC LPO/Controll Chief/SatCom
Mailing Address:5378 Placerita Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Phone:(805) 581 1901
Comments:I was assigned as LPO for a short time then took over
the SATCOM team. My vivid memories were making chief, over 70
chiefs at the initiation, and crossing the line. As a chief,
was referred to as one of the cleanest chiefs in WESTPAC along
with RDCS Turney and YNCS Rice. Many fine memories of WESTPAC.
Bosn Craft was my inspiration to become a Warrant. Retired in
79 as W3 and just recently retired from California State
University Northridge after 20+ years as a Systems
Administrator. Also worked for Captain Haynes when he was a
LCDR on COM6thFlt as Staff Communicator. Hope to make the 2002
reunion.
Friday 12/14/2001 2:31:18pm
Name:Dick Reinhardt
E-Mail:RR2Mohawk@webtv.net
Date on Providence:May 65 untill Nov 67
Division/Rate:CIC/Ops- Lcdr USN Ret.
Mailing Address:
2624 So. Lincoln St.
Spokane, Wa. 99203
Phone:509-458-5657
Comments:BZ Sam, great site with many good reflections.Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours and to my fellow
ship mates. It would be hard to get "Old CLG 6" to Afganistan
but maybe we could help "net" some of the escapees?
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Tuesday 12/04/2001 5:35:42pm
Name:Frankie L KEIRAN
E-Mail:TNUSN@AOL.COM
Date on Providence:DEC66-AUG68
Division/Rate:OI/RD1
Mailing Address:1729 Buena Vista Street
Lewisburg, TN. 37091-3003
Phone:931-270-6736
Comments:Sure wish I could go back in time to the days on The
PROVIDENCE. They certainly were the "Good Old Days".
Monday 11/26/2001 1:03:10pm
Name:Norman H. Wright, Jr.
E-Mail:norm.h.wright@lmco.com
Date on Providence:1962-1964
Division/Rate:FTM-2
Mailing Address:375 Valley Stream Drive
Geneva, Florida 32732
Phone:407-349-9385
Comments:Served when CLG-6 was Flagship 7th Fleet 1962-1964.
Worked in Weapons Control and SPQ-5A Fire Control Radar System
for the Terrier Missile System.
Currently work for Lockheed Martin as a Planning Manager on a
cruise missile program.
GI Bill payed my way through Rider University for a BS in
Business Admin., and Lockheed Martin paid for my MBA. Good
deal and worth my 4.5 years in the Navy....Loved my time in
the Navy and travels in the Far East. Great experience which
changed my outlook on life and impacted my future in a
positive way...
Sunday 11/25/2001 12:24:39am
Name:DENNIS TRAVELSTEAD
E-Mail:charden@ctaz.com
Date on Providence:7-59 to 6-62
Division/Rate:E DIV. EM2
Mailing Address:LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ.
Phone:928-453-9019
Comments:I AM A PLANK OWNER OF USS PROVIDENCE CLG6.I WAS ON
BAORD FROM 7-59TO 6-62. I CAME ON AS A EMFN IN E-DIV AND LEFT
AS EM2 TO USS TAUSSIG DD746 IN JUNE OF 1962.I LEFT THE NAVY IN
APRIL 1963 AND CAME BACK IN OCT 1967 AND WAS ON THE USS REAPER
MSO 467 UNTIL JULY OF 1969.
Friday 11/23/2001 2:55:49am
Name:Thomas Lamos
E-Mail:blueheat3@aol.com
Date on Providence:1971-73
Division/Rate:CS2, S2 Division
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Great times with lasting memories.
Wednesday 11/21/2001 6:50:24pm
Name:Jim "Gunner" Raymond
E-Mail:JBRGoPitt@aol.com
Date on Providence:Nov 66 to Oct 68
Division/Rate:Weps Dept, Gun Battery Gunner
Mailing Address:2009 Koala Way
Ventura CA 93003
Phone:
Comments:Great Site, Sam. Been reading about it, or it's
predecessor, for quite a while. Finally got around to surfin'
thru it. Saw some familiar faces, and some more familiar
names. Looking forward to the Las Vegas reunion in '02.
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Monday 11/19/2001 2:39:38pm
Name:Bill Hancock
E-Mail:brhhancock@cs.com
Date on Providence:1964-1966
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment l/cpl
Mailing Address:28438 Cepin Drive Valley Center CA. 92082
Phone:760.751.8701
Comments:I hated being assigned to a Navy Ship. It turned out
to be the high light of my Military service. Lots of friends
and memory's from the ship. Met and married in San Diego
county and still here. I learned to love the Ocean and all my
leisure activities are centered around the pacific ocean. This
is a great site and I have contacted a few of the marines
here. Look forward to hearing from anyone who wants to chat.
Sam I am the Marine on top of the 6in facing forward on the
right of the picture. Mike Farley who checked the site out
recently is facing left as well as Sellers who is facing
Right. Next to Farley is Tom Ayers who I heard was killed in
Nam.
Bill
Monday 11/19/2001 10:21:25am
Name:John D. Armstrong
E-Mail:ana@mtaonline.net
Date on Providence:1962-63
Division/Rate:Flag/CTR1
Mailing Address:PO Box 870186, Wasilla, Alaska 99687
Phone:
Comments:Fantastic WebSite.. I've some great memories of my
time on the Providence.
and on the Staff of Com7thFlt..
You are to be commended for affording us old sailors with the
opportunity to recall, and to possibly reconnect with old
shipmates...
Friday 11/16/2001 4:59:40pm
Name:Gary O Suter
E-Mail:gosuter@home.com
Date on Providence:70-71
Division/Rate:BMSN 2ND & 3RD divisions
Mailing Address:1408 Shelborne ct
Virginia Beach VA. 23456
Phone:757 -495- 2509
Comments:The website is great and it is nice to hear from and
be in contact with shipmates from long ago.
I am currently a CWO4 Bos'n and the OIC
of the Navy's Unrep and Seamanship schools at NAB Little Creek
VA.
Being here now and then looking back to the time aboard mighty
#6 of yester year, makes one realize how fast life is really
going. Sam thanks for the website and the opportunity to touch
back to my youth.
"romeo hauled down
all lines clear"
Gary
Friday 11/16/2001 10:59:35am
Name:John (Jack) H. Reighley
E-Mail:jhr1205@yahoo.com
Date on Providence:1966 - 1969
Division/Rate:OI Division, RD2
Mailing Address:401 NW Springwood Dr.
Blue Spring, MO 64015
Phone:
Comments:Sam, This is a great web site. I appreciate your work
and the effort you've put into making it absolutely the best.
Friday 11/16/2001 8:13:06am
Name:Thomas E. Erdner
E-Mail:thomas.erdner.b@bayer.com
Date on Providence:1970-1972
Division/Rate:OI/RD3
Mailing Address:3544 Bakerstown Road
Bakerstown, PA 15007
Phone:(724)443-0373
Comments:Would like to locate SN Gary Cheevers, Deck Force,
same time frame.
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Thursday 11/15/2001 6:18:55pm
Name:Thomas E. Allen
E-Mail:tallen388@cfl.rr.com
Date on Providence:1946-1947
Division/Rate:Signal/ s/1c
Mailing Address:15 Grove Trail
Wildwood, Florida 34785
Phone:352-748-7240
Comments:Had a good tour of the Med & all it's places. As I
get older I wonder what has become of that old Signal gang we
had. Pretty good bunch.
Thursday 11/15/2001 1:13:53pm
Name:Bob Mahan
E-Mail:bjtexas@bigfoot.com
Date on Providence:1968
Division/Rate:OE Div. / ETN3
Mailing Address:3812 Powderhorn Dr
Round Rock, TX 78681
Phone:
Comments:Boarded the ship in Yokosuka, Japan in the spring of
1968, transfered to the USS Oklahoma City in Dec 1968. Spent
many hours in Radio Central working on equipment.
Thursday 11/15/2001 8:26:28am
Name:Carl Calvert
E-Mail:CarlC@Mcmullenargus.com
Date on Providence:3/68-4/71
Division/Rate:FG Div.?FTG-3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Served on the "Fighting Flagship" during some of here
glory days in Viet Nam. Remembered the many ports in Japan,
Phillipines, Korea, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and
Tahiti. Met some great friends, had a good time, and performed
some very hard work.
Monday 10/22/2001 8:54:28am
Name:Mike Farley
E-Mail:t_m_farley@msn.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:3-65 to 3-67
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment 5 inch gun cpl.
Mailing Address:95 Beverly Drive
Kintnersville, PA 18930
Phone:
Comments:Where is the providence today?
The submarine Providence fired missiles into Afganistan a week
ago. The name and tradition live on. sv
Tuesday 10/09/2001 6:42:48am
Name:Steve Barrett
E-Mail:devildoc@ameritech.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1971-72
Division/Rate:H Division
Mailing Address:519 Northgate Cir
Oswego, IL 60543
Phone:(630) 554-6997
Comments:CNN just reported that USS PROVIDENCE (SSN 719) was
one of the submarines that launched cruise missiles last
night!
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Sunday 10/07/2001 5:00:59am
Name:Royce Brown
E-Mail:royceb1@netcommander.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:April 1972 to Decommissioning
Division/Rate:E Division / FN
Mailing Address:110 E. Washington St.
Alvord, Texas 76225
Phone:9404272393
Comments:We could sure use the Prov now!
Tuesday 10/02/2001 8:14:10pm
Name:Jim Hammons
E-Mail:jimandjobess@home.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1971-1973
Division/Rate:FM Division/FTM3
Mailing Address:EULESS,TEXAS
Phone:817-354-7267
Comments:SAM,You've done a fantastic job on this web site.As
so many others,I,just surfed on in.I was amazed to see the
pictures of you and some of the others that I served
with.Would love to here
from any of my crewmembers,who might remember any of the times
we shared.
Wednesday 09/19/2001 1:07:33pm
Name:Richard Heddlesten USN-RET
E-Mail:headles10@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:9/69 to 2/73
Division/Rate:Fox Div./ FTG3
Mailing Address:214 Chapman Rd. #15
Castle Rock, WA
98611
Phone:360-274-0367
Comments:Great site. I see names of old buddies. Hard
times,great fun, would not trade it for anything. Would like
to hear from Sam or Dan Saxon, FTG and GMG
Monday 09/17/2001 8:34:50pm
Name:Wayne Anderson
E-Mail:Amerihunt@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:July 1970 to April 1972
Division/Rate:LI2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:It would be nice to hear from some of my old
shipmates and how they are doing.
I still think about the Old Prov. and my youth spent on her
decks.
Monday 09/17/2001 5:41:54am
Name:Robert A. Rodriguez
E-Mail:dorbor45@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1965-1970
Division/Rate:M-Division MM2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Started my naval career aboard this fine navy ship.
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Tuesday 09/04/2001 11:16:41am
Name:Larry Byrd
E-Mail:lpatbyrd@msn.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Nov.68/May71
Division/Rate:X Divison/PH2
Mailing Address:RR7 Box 68
Bloomfield In. 47424
Phone:812-384-3338
Comments:Stationed onboard with older brother,Gary RD3/OI Div.
Currenty I'm a tech-rep for NAV-SEA CRANE. I've been
installing eletro-optic systems (TISS-NMMS-IRST and WESCAM)
onboard naval ships for night vision. Will retire in 34 months
or less......
Monday 09/03/2001 6:51:25pm
Name:Wm.E.Stratton
E-Mail:KOOLERKING9@AOL.COM
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Mar 65 to Jan 69
Division/Rate:A Gang MM2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Live in San Diego now for 24 years
Been married to Sachiko for 32 yrs with 2 sons and 1 grandson.
Working at Welk Resort San Diego. Been retired for 14 yrs.
Friday 08/31/2001 9:01:29am
Name:George D. Munk,RMC,USN,(Ret)
E-Mail:gdmunk@atlantic.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Looking for Charles Wilbur
Munk(1945-47)
Division/Rate:SEAMAN SECOND CLASS (Div UNK)
Mailing Address:
Phone:352-374-2149
Comments:I did not serve aboard. I am trying to locate someone
who may remember my brother. He dies at the age of 19 when I
was just 8 years old, apparently from complications from a
shipboard accident.
If anyone knows or has any info from that time frame, please
e-mail me.
Thanks!
George D. Munk,RMC,USN,(Ret)
Wednesday 08/29/2001 4:20:46pm
Name:Rob Gabe
E-Mail:robnev@downeast.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Jun 72 - Oct 72
Division/Rate:CRUDESGRU Staff (TAD) , CTM1
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:TAD with Security Group Detachment to CRUDESGRU staff
while off Quang Tri and on Linebacker raids on Vinh, Thanh
Hoa, and Haiphong.
Wednesday 08/29/2001 8:42:13am
Name:Eugene Ray Summers
E-Mail:Need your email address
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:November of 71 until
decommissining
Division/Rate:SN/BM/YN
Mailing Address:veterans affairs medical center
10000 bay pines blvd.
need city and state
Phone:
Comments:It was great to see pictures and read stories about
the Providence. It has been a long time. I hope to hear from
anyone who served aboard her.
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Monday 08/27/2001 11:37:52am
Name:Richard Vinson
E-Mail:richard7@socal.rr.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:62 -64
Division/Rate:OI
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Spent two yrs in OI div then transferred to Canberra.
Sunday 08/12/2001 4:45:00pm
Name:Curtis A. Rose
E-Mail:crose 407 @cs.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:66-67
Division/Rate:T div./GMM3
Mailing Address:1520 N.Pine Vivian La. 71082
Phone:318-375-5923
Comments:Would be great to hear from someone.
Tuesday 08/07/2001 12:52:07am
Name:Charles W. Howell Jr
E-Mail:cw_howell@yahoo.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1965-1969
Division/Rate:OL Division BM3
Mailing Address:5604 Flanders Ave.
North Charleston
South Carolina 29406
Phone:(843)744-2991
Comments:
Monday 08/06/2001 2:00:50pm
Name:Dale Williamson
E-Mail:snowtree@bigfoot.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Feb 1970-Dec 1971
Division/Rate:IFDS, DP3
Mailing Address:15115 Se 364th St
Auburn, Wa. 98092
Phone:253-351-0910
Comments:
Monday 07/30/2001 1:12:28pm
Name:John P JESSUP
E-Mail:please update
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:61 thru63
Division/Rate:X div Captains Office
Mailing Address:2310 PEGGY DR, Worland Wy 82401
Phone:307 347 6215
Comments:I am really grateful to Sam for the job he has done.
In the 22 years I served the Providence was not only the
finest ship I ever served on, it also had the finest CPO's to
be gathered at one time.
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Wednesday 07/25/2001 10:32:23am
Name:John Trolinger
E-Mail:trolinger.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:May 1964-Mar 1966
Division/Rate:IO/RD2-RD1
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Good looking wab site, do you need somemore pictures?
Sunday 07/22/2001 1:31:40pm
Name:Frank Tijerina
E-Mail:FTIJER0821@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Sept. 66/Apr.70
Division/Rate:O.I. RD3
Mailing Address:Frank Tijerina
309 East Spingdale Lane
Grand Prairie,Texas 75052
Phone:972 262 1812
Comments:Hello to all the Providence crew and a big bear hug
to all of my OI DIV friends. I served my whole enlisted time
on board the Providence,so to me it was like a second home. So
I have something to say. I came from a small town,not much to
do. The NAVY took me to many countries that I could never
afford to visit now or then. But most of all, it introduced
some friends that I will never forget.
After being discharge I went back home. It took most of a year
to feel comfortable away from the Providence. I felt like I
had left something behind back on board. I yearn to be back
with friends I missed dearly. But father time takes care of
old memories and sets them aside. Soon afterwards I married
and my wife and I had four children. Many years later, I still
treasure those fund memories of friends and the Providence.
They shall be with me forever. I salute the Providence and all
it's old crew.
Frank (TJ)
Friday 07/20/2001 4:57:07pm
Name:Steve Warner
E-Mail:brandy@smig.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:68-70
Division/Rate:M-divs
Mailing Address:1102 Swanhill Dr. Albert Lea, MN 56007
Phone:507-373-2711
Comments:Still looking for aft. eng. room. I know its hard to
run a computer guys,but get with it. And I found (Morris)
Wednesday 07/18/2001 11:53:59am
Name:Michael Benjamin Landkamer
E-Mail:Momstoy 50@aol
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1962 - 1964
Division/Rate:A division / EN3
Mailing Address:7418 Logan Drive S.W.
Huntsville, Alabama 35802
Phone:(256) 880-1062
Comments:
Tuesday 07/17/2001 6:29:43pm
Name:Erman A. Wood
E-Mail:eswood1@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:I did not see anything about the Providence in the
Mediterranean. I took pictures of her docked at sunken axis
ships in Naples on a port call in 1946. I was in us Army Air
Corps then. After return I joined active USNR. Discharged
1954.
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Sunday 07/15/2001 9:33:22pm
Name:William E. Stratton "Ed"
E-Mail:KOOLERKING9@AOL.COM
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Mar. 65 to Feb. 69
Division/Rate:A Div. AC@R Gang MM2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:I like what I see.
But not anyone I know is on the roster.
Wednesday 07/11/2001 3:16:28pm
Name:Kim Diemand
E-Mail:diemandk@hotmail.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:8/72 - 5/73
Division/Rate:Marine Detachment, L/Cpl.
Mailing Address:Minneapolis, MN.
Phone:
Comments:Great site; nice to see the memories and names of old
friends.
Monday 07/09/2001 10:33:41pm
Name:Kenneth Lyon
E-Mail:thelyonsden@mindspring.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:CL82 1945
Division/Rate:CR Div. RM3
Mailing Address:3821 Hawthorne St. SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone:(360) 754 4480
Comments:Was on the pre-commissioning crew at the shipyard.
Could not find anyone else on the roster who was also a CL82
plank-owner and thought we old folks should be represented.
Sunday 07/08/2001 6:02:54pm
Name:Terry D. Herbst
E-Mail:Tmherb7@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1972-1974
Division/Rate:SH3
Mailing Address:8915 Evanston Ave Kansas City,MO 64138
Phone:8163534348
Comments:
Friday 07/06/2001 6:06:35pm
Name:Zeno Schaefer
E-Mail:Zenoschaefer@yahoo.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1961-1966
Division/Rate:R div HT2
Mailing Address:1813 West Second Street
Russellville, Ar 72801
Phone:501-968-4749
Comments:I started off in B division, transferred to R
division. Second home port Ogashi Zushi(?!). Motorcycle club
in Yokosuka. Would love to hear from shipmates.
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Tuesday 06/26/2001 3:45:31pm
Name:Dick Renna
E-Mail:dickre@sungarden-gangi.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1967-69
Division/Rate:SH3 (clerk)
Mailing Address:20014 Gibbs Drive
Sonora, CA. 95370
Phone:(209) 533-2608
Comments:Ordered products for the ship ship store and gedunk.
Currently General Manager of a food manufacture.
Sunday 06/24/2001 7:44:33pm
Name:Richard H. Holden
E-Mail:rcrsholden@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:March 1965 - June 1966
Division/Rate:O-I division RD3
Mailing Address:1024 Park Forest Ct.
Lilburn, GA 30047
Phone:770-564-0480
Comments:Currently professional pilot.
Wednesday 06/20/2001 12:56:24am
Name:CHARLES A MANN
E-Mail:chuckm@gardnermfg.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:3/63 until transfered Okie city
in 64
Division/Rate:CR DIV RM3
Mailing Address:CHARLES MANN
125 S FINCH ST
HORICON WI
53032
Phone:920 485 4769
Comments:Lots of good memories of Yokosuka Japan
Great liberties in Subic BAY OLONGAPO, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE.
Never forget becoming a SHELLBACK.
Saturday 06/16/2001 9:49:23am
Name:James S. Davis
E-Mail:maxidavis@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:3-60 thru 5-62
Division/Rate:SN 3rd. div/An oDIV
Mailing Address:1701 W. BASELINE RD.
TEMPE, AZ. 85283
Phone:(480) 413-1188
Comments:Sam: Great site, Ican't beleive the effort and
dedication required to put this together, thanks.
I just happened to find the site thru a British aviation site.
I loved reading all 34 pages of the members pages. Brought
back a lot of memories.
I reported aboard while Providence was in GTMO in early '60.
She was homeported in Boston. Made the tripthru the canal when
homeport changed to Long Beach, Ca.
Made the first two WestPac cruises, changed rate to An , made
3rd AG-3 and was transferred to Atsugi NAS since no billet for
AG3 on the lady. If anyone has a cruise book form th 2nd
Wespac cruise, My brother 14at the time is the one doing the
Hi-line transfer on the dependants day cruise out of long
Beach.
Thursday 06/14/2001 12:39:17am
Name:Dick Rector
E-Mail:edyrector@earthlink.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1945-46
Division/Rate:1st Division/1st Class Petty Officer
Mailing Address:125 Via Colusa
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Phone:310/378-5615
Comments:Made Providence's first trip to the mediterranean.
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Wednesday 06/13/2001 7:10:03pm
Name:tommy sowell
E-Mail:tsowell45@hotmail.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:CLG-6 Dec.66--68
Division/Rate:B-Div. BT2
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:Worked in fwd.&aft.firerooms.Crossed decked from
OKCITY.IN DEC66.AND CROSSED BACK TO OKCITY in 1968.
Wednesday 06/13/2001 1:49:15pm
Name:Carl Calvert
E-Mail:CarlC@Mcmullenargus.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:4/68-4/71
Division/Rate:FTG-3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Comments:I walked on board the Providence in Yokouska, Japan
directly after finishing boot camp in San Diego. Spent the
next three years on the ship, including many cruises to Viet
Nam and many ports in between—Korea, Subic Bay, Bangkok, etc.
I manned the Mark 34 director for the six-inch guns, so was
pretty busy in Hue and Cam Rahn Bay helping to position the
guns during Viet Nam maneuvers. Had a great "homeward bound"
cruise to San Diego in late ’68 visiting three ports in
Australia, Wellington, New Zealand, and Tahiti. Stayed with
the ship for two more years while in San Diego. Later I
swapped duty with a fire control technican on the U.S.S.
Little Rock, CLG-4, in Newport, Rhode Island, where I served
out my Navy time. I'll never forget my time on the Providence.
It definitely helped to shape my life.
Monday 06/11/2001 8:07:51am
Name:Robert H. Wallace
E-Mail:wallacer@Cortland.Edu
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:April 6, 1946 - August, 1946
Division/Rate:Yeoman
Mailing Address:1884 Bleck Rd.
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone:607-835-6367
Comments:After serving in the Pacific, I boarded the USS
Missouri in Hoboken, NJ for the trip to Istanbul. I
transferred to the Providence in Istanbul. I remember well our
home port of Naples and the good will visits to the countries
surrounding the Mediterranean. Visits to Beirut, Algiers,
Tangiers, Alexandria (where we got stuck on a sand bar) and
the dry dock for repairs in Gibraltar stick in my mind. I was
discharged on our return to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Thursday 06/07/2001 1:02:08pm
Name:Ray Miraya
E-Mail:rhinoray@iwon.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:4/71 to1/73
Division/Rate:Operations Seaman
Mailing Address:9213 Balfour St.
Pico Rivera, Ca 90660
Phone:(562) 743=6366
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?no
Comments:I truly enjoy this site. I cannot tell you how much
it means to me. I've recently gone thru a divorce and as soon
as I go thru all my stuff I'm sure I could come up with some
pictures from my time on board our ship
Monday 06/04/2001 8:14:19pm
Name:James L Measom
E-Mail:jlmdm@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:CL-82 Jan 45 to July 45
Division/Rate:A div MoMM 3/c
Mailing Address:335 N0 600 East
Spanish Fork,Utah 84660
Phone:(801)798-3132
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Can't make it
Comments:I boarded the "P" from NOB 157 Palermo,sicily when
the base closed. It was quite a change from the base to the
Flagship. I served in A division and as a vehicle driver. I
enjoyed visiting the various ports in the Mediteranian, A
special memory was escorting the Missouri to Istanbul, also
when we ran on the sandbar in Alexandera,Egypt.
We had a lot of great Shipmates. I was discharged on our
return to the States.
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Monday 06/04/2001 1:16:43pm
Name:Floyd (HUCK) Huckeby
E-Mail:wegimont@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Dec. 1966- 1968
Division/Rate:Flag Print shop LI1
Mailing Address:
Phone:(707) 554-2607
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?no
Comments:Great site Would like to hear from anyone who knows
me.
Thursday 05/31/2001 12:37:13am
Name:William W. Graulty
E-Mail:rogermary2compuserve.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1945/1946
Division/Rate:ENS 5th division officer
Mailing Address:8019 Dakota Ave
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone:952-937-9359
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?
Comments:I am Bill's youngest son Roger. I regret to pass the
news that my dad passed away on May 22nd. I am interested in
learning anything about his experiences on the Providence. He
used to tell of an inident in Providence in 1945 involving
wetting down many civilians waiting to board the ship. If
anyone has any stories I'd be grateful to learn them. Thanks
Thursday 05/17/2001 10:31:02am
Name:Jim Ruban
E-Mail:jruban@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:9/20/46 - 4/7/48
Division/Rate:T- Div ETSN
Mailing Address:58 Birch Ringwood
Ringwood, NJ 07456
Phone:973-835-4936
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Yes
Comments:Enjoyed very much viewing the USS Providence Website!
Sunday 05/13/2001 11:39:03am
Name:GARRY RICHARDS
E-Mail:richards@cet.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:AUGUST 1961 TO JULY 1963
Division/Rate:SEAMAN, YEOMAN
Mailing Address:11406 E 44TH AVE
SPOKANE WA 99206-9404
Phone:509 928 5042
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?SORRY NO
Comments:MY MEMORIES INCLUDE BECOMING A SHELLBACK AND WRITING
A UNDERGROUND NEWSLETTER. I REMEMBER BEING IN FOX DIVISION AND
A YEOMAN FOR THE GUNNERY DEPARTMENT.
Monday 05/07/2001 7:32:50pm
Name:Steven M. Manley
E-Mail:SSM11326@AOL.COM
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:9/25/1968 to 10/27/1969
Division/Rate:"A" Division (A/C&R gang) / MM3
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?No (found out about this a bit
too late)
Comments:This is my firstlook at the USS Providence website
and I'd like to thank whoever put this together, "Great Job"!
My name is Steve Manley and I served aboard the Providence a
little over a year (1968-69). I was an MM3 in "A" division
(A/C & R gang). I boarded the Providence in Yokosuka when I
transferred from the USS Henry W. Tucker in September 1968.
After a brief trip back to the gunline, I believe we returned
to Yokosuka, then went back to the states via Australia and
Tahiti. I vividly remember my experience crossing the equator
and earning my "Shellback" status. About a month after the
ship arrived back in Long Beach, I was transferred to the USS
John S. McCain where I completed my 4 year tour. The first
ship I was on was the USS Topeka CLG-8 (8/67-1/68)and I'm a
member of that ships re-union. That ship also has a website:
www.usstopekaclg8.org for those of you who may want to check
it out as well. After my naval "career", I went to work for
the phone company, where I've been employeed for 30 years. I'm
married and we have called San Diego our home for the past 16
years. As I'm getting to be a bit old, I'm having trouble
remembering the names of my shipmates in "A" division's A/C &
R gang (air conditioning and refrigeration) for the time frame
I was aboard. If anyone out there remembers me, drop me a
note: ssm11326@aol.com (I used to be a tall skinny guy with
red hair). Again, thank you for this!
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Monday 05/07/2001 2:07:03am
Name:DENNIS RIDDELL (GOLDING)
E-Mail:dennisr55@home.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1964 -1969
Division/Rate:E-DIV. IC2
Mailing Address:PO BOX 118
LEWISTON, ID
83501
Phone:
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Comments:
Saturday 05/05/2001 8:31:34pm
Name:Jonah B. Berman, O. D.
E-Mail:jonahnjoan@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:23 Jan 71 - 29 Feb 72
Division/Rate:LTJG Gun Battery Officer
Mailing Address:300 East 33 St., #1E
New York, N. Y. 10016
Phone:(212) 685-1917
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?
Comments:I enjoyed and will always remember participating in
qualifying the Providence in gunfire support - shorebom, air,
and surface - while homeported in San Diego.
Tuesday 04/24/2001 5:19:02am
Name:Louis Gray
E-Mail:Purelg@Hotmail.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:71-73 CLG-6
Division/Rate:L/Cpl Mar/Det
Mailing Address:San Diego
Phone:619-668-0886
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Not this time
Comments:I would like to correspond with those that were on
the Providence during the same time. 'Strassberg', Bruns,
Jackson, 'Kackilac' Doc, Tony B. After those names you know
who I'm talking about... ;) I remember that 'Helo' incident
and I remember US all being tired as H**L from a full day. I
also remember the body found floating face down in the water
while we were off the coast. I remember quite a few other
things but space limits me. Hope to hear from you guys soon!!
Sunday 04/22/2001 8:44:37pm
Name:Joseph K. Maloy
E-Mail:kenm51@hotmail.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:9-48 to 3-49
Division/Rate:Medical Officer, LT jg
Mailing Address:Tennessee
Phone:
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?No
Comments:I am the son of Joseph Maloy, I received his lastest
newsletter and wanted to look at the web site, great site. He
pasted away, 4-94. I have been unable to locate his journal he
wrote during his tour of duty, but I look forward to locating
and reading it.
Sunday 04/22/2001 1:59:00pm
Name:Les Neidig
E-Mail:lesn@ptd.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:July 56 to June 67
Division/Rate:DC-3 R-Division
Mailing Address:137 Carol Dr., Washington Boro, Pa 17582
Phone:717-872-9076
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?No
Comments:Went on board right out of high school. Found it to
be a great adventure. Worked in the Carpenter Shop and made a
lot of Cruise Boxes for the Officers that were changing duty.
Also made a lot of the plaques with the ship seal on that were
handed out a ceremonies and such. Finally ended up as the
Supply PO for the R-Div. Part of my duty was to have Oxygen &
Acetelene Bottles exchanged when in port. This was for the
Shipfitters. During one of the times in port I found the count
to be off on Oxygen Bottles. The count was short by one(1)
Bottle. Was told after about 4 months (after a certain person
was discharged) that while he was on Midnight to 4 Watch he
laid one of the bottles down on the 02 Level and knocked the
valve off with a sledge hammer. Instant Torpedo. That bottle
lies with Davy Jones now and forever at the bottom of the
Pacific Ocean. Some people were really bored, not to mention
lucky to be alive.
And since the statute of limitations releases me I will tell
another short
story that some may or might remember. Allowing for the memory
loss that we
all suffer from on a daily basis.
It was during the cruise across the equator. On Pollywog day
when the
Pollywog's could get away with every thing up to but short of
murder. :-)
On that day the Admiral was on the 02 level playing
volleyball. It was a
bright sunny day. Four Pollywogs decided that the Admiral need
a shower to make his day. A trip to a Forward Damage Control
locker and a look at the charts determined which valve was to
be opened to turn on the water wash system for the 02 level.
All four Pollywogs placed hands on the valve handle and
opened it up. It was reported that a rush of water was heard
and it started
to rain cats and dogs on that bright sunny day near the
equator. The Admiral
had to suspend his game for a time. Then the valve was closed
and it was
every Pollywog for himself. The next day at muster it was
noted that this
sort of action would not be acceptable in the future. It was
reported that
a pipe that had passed through an officers quarters had burst
and that his quarters had been flooded out. Whoops!!
Great job Sam and keep up the good work.
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Friday 04/13/2001 7:45:45am
Name:William S.
E-Mail:givmetal@ktc.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1972 (mid westpac) thru
decommissioning
Division/Rate:E-Div ICFN
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 913
Ingram, Texas 78025
Phone:(830)367-2452
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?wish I could,........but I
can't.
Comments:Came aboard during the last half of the final
westpac,...got to experience some fun raids on Haiphong and
general gunline follies. I was with the ship till we
decommissioned her,.....and have the pleasure of getting to
visit the pilothouse which is only 25 miles away in the Nimitz
Museum in Fredericksburg. I personally mothballed most of the
equipment on display (IC equipment). Never thought I would see
that again. They asked me what had happened to the nameplate
that used to be on the ships wheel,.......I think we made a
plaque out of it for the Captain and presented it at the
decommissioning ceremony.I went on to schools and
destroyers,......but the PROV and my experiences on her could
never be matched. Would like to hear from shipmates from those
days!
Thursday 04/12/2001 9:40:50am
Name:John A. Martin
E-Mail:jamarrttin@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Jan,1969 to Oct,1972
Division/Rate:E.Div. I C 3
Mailing Address:276 E.21st Street,Merced,california
Phone:209-725-3125
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Comments:I was on prov for 4 years.I worked on ships
phones,sound powered phones,bitch boxes,gyros,and all under
way alarm circuits.
Friday 04/06/2001 8:47:36pm
Name:Larry W. Brown
E-Mail:lsent@wvi.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1959 - 1962
Division/Rate:B Division, BT3
Mailing Address:1067 Keystone Loop NE
Keizer, OR 97303
Phone:(503) 393-6320
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Yes
Comments:Would love to hear from some of the Fireroom
personnel from my era on Providence. Still have my Plankowners
Cerificate and all my Cruise Books.
Friday 04/06/2001 7:21:30pm
Name:Charles M Dawson
E-Mail:meldawson@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:9/47 t0 1/49
Division/Rate:FM and FA, FC3 TO FC1
Mailing Address:417 Cobre Place
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone:805-489-3158
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Comments:I served on the Providence CL82 for two trips to the
Mediterranean which included trips to France, Italy, Greece,
and all over North Africa.
I've reviewed the Guestbook without any luck in finding anyone
who was on the Providence when I was aboard.
Tuesday 04/03/2001 6:44:57pm
Name:Randy Smith
E-Mail:randsue@hotmail.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:01/72 TO 08/73
Division/Rate:X Div/ YN3
Mailing Address:4502 Feldspar rd.
Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone:520-717-0819
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?no
Comments:
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Tuesday 04/03/2001 10:45:27am
Name:Stephen A Fisher
E-Mail:shipops@hotmail.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1963 to 1965
Division/Rate:MARDET/Cpl
Mailing Address:4033 Oak Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Phone:757-484-5977
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?No
Comments:Presently I am Head of Ship Operations at the
Military Ocean Terminal Norfolk, VA.
Monday 04/02/2001 8:52:37pm
Name:John D. Armstrong
E-Mail:ana@mtaonline.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:CLG6 Dec 61 - May 63
Division/Rate:Flag CTR2 and CTR1
Mailing Address:PO Box 870186, Wasilla, Alaska 99687
Phone:907-357-3790
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Doubtful
Comments:After reading all 30 pages of this guestbook, I'm
suffering a bit of nostalgia... I transferred to the
Providence from the Oklahoma City in Yokosuka Dec of 61... As
a CTR2 and was promoted to CTR1 in May 62 on VADM
Schoech's Staff.After 21 yrs of active duty, I transferred to
the Fleet Reserve as a CTRC from the Naval Security Group
Activity, Anchorage, Alaska where we raised our family. We
fished commercially for Halibut a few years, but found it paid
much better to just take tourists fishing, so operated a
Fishing Charter Service out of Homer, Alaska for 18 yrs. We
have recently sold out and retired again, and plan to devote
the remainder of our time, teaching a grandson in Anchorage,
and a Grandson in Ft Collins, Co. how to walk and talk like a
sailor, and attempt to tell them all the things their fathers
did growing up as Navy Brats, and as Alaskan teenagers...
Bravo Zulu, Sam for a great web site
Tuesday 03/27/2001 6:36:42pm
Name:John Hurman
E-Mail:jahurman@gateway.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:71-73
Division/Rate:2nd/Tdiv
Mailing Address:1530 Palm Court
Pasadena, Md 21122
Phone:410-255-2793
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?no
Comments:Dennis Moore, Leave your e-mail address
We served together on the Prov.
Tuesday 03/27/2001 1:52:41pm
Name:Larry T Grange
E-Mail:toddsemail@qwest.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?
Comments:My name is Todd C Grange my father is Larry T Grange
(he passed away in 99). He served abord the Providence in the
Pacific when it was a guided missle cru. He retired from the
Navy around "65".
I want to invite anyone who served with my Father to email me.
We are going through alot of my dads pictures and items from
his naval service and have some from the Providence, I am
scanning them in, if anyone knew my Father and would like
copies of the pictures I would be glad to send them to you.
Todd C Grange, Proud Son of Larry Todd Grange
Tuesday 03/20/2001 7:38:59pm
Name:Albert Goldsmith
E-Mail:janal@wt.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Nov 1961 - May 1965
Division/Rate:M Division - YN in Eng. Office
Mailing Address:150 Tinker Lane
Huntsville, Texas 77320
Phone:936-891-7743
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Comments:I was assigned to OL Div. and worked in Operations
Office. Then I worked in the Capt's Office then finished up in
the Eng. Office and M Division. I still have the cruise book
and I will never forget that first time that we crossed the
Equator. There was two real close friends that are not with us
any longer. I will never forget them, one was Allen a YN
striker, and Bendever, YN1 (The Fathom Pollywog?). Anyone
remembers? I just found out about this web pag and it is
great. I do no know if I will make the reunion but if I can
I'll be there.
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Tuesday 03/20/2001 5:16:43am
Name:John (Jack) H. Reighley
E-Mail:jhr1205@yahoo.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1966 - 1969
Division/Rate:RD2 in OI Division
Mailing Address:401 MW Springwood Dr.
Blue Springs, MO, 64015
Phone:(816) 228-5885
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Yes
Comments:Looking forward to the reunion.
Friday 03/16/2001 8:21:32am
Name:Will S. Givens
E-Mail:will.gi@att.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:9/26/62 - 10/29/64
Division/Rate:Executive / YN3 Legal YN
Mailing Address:816 Cactus Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681-6518
Phone:(512) 255-7173
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Unable to attend
Comments:You are doing a great job on your web site. Thanks.
Tuesday 03/13/2001 12:43:48am
Name:Lyn Ramsey
E-Mail:103053.1575@compuserve.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1969-May 1971
Division/Rate:Communications RM 3
Mailing Address:2330 Montgomery Park Dr. #815
Conroe, TX 77304
Phone:
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Not certain yet
Comments:Great site, Sam
Appreciate you taking the time to remind us of this "Lady"
Anyone aware of the status of Lt. Williams..Communications
Officer during my tour on the Prov?
Sunday 03/11/2001 6:20:56pm
Name:Kenneth B. Miller
E-Mail:kbmiller62@hotmail.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:CLG-6 July 1959 - April 1961
Division/Rate:X PN3,PN2
Mailing Address:Ken Miller
2922 Martha Washington Road
Clarkrange, TN 38553
Phone:931 863 3063
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?No
Comments:Reported to Pre-Com July 1959, Released from active
duty April 1961. Later returned to active duty and retired
from the U.S. Navy in April 1977.
Sunday 03/04/2001 5:07:18am
Name:Dennis Moore
E-Mail:not known
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1971 t0 1973
Division/Rate:2nd Division (deckape)
Mailing Address:79 North Main Street
Pearl River, NY 10965
Phone:845 735 9422
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?no
Comments:The Prov brings back great memories of friends and
the places we visited. I would not trade the experiences I had
for anything.
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Thursday 03/01/2001 6:35:17am
Name:DON CESTER
E-Mail:cesterdr@aol.com or donald.cester@usafa.af.mil
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:OCT-66 to JAN-69
Division/Rate:N DIV QM3
Mailing Address:1150 HOUSEMAN RD.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. 80930
Phone:719 683-4777
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?GOINA TRY
Comments:GREAT SIGHT SURE BRINGS BACK SOME REAL GOOD MEMORIES.
BEST SHIP IN THE NAVY FOR HER TIME.. LIVE ON "FIGHTING DEVIL"
Friday 02/23/2001 7:07:52am
Name:Don Snider
E-Mail:DonCarmb@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Jan 1964 to Oct 1966
Division/Rate:OE Division ETN3
Mailing Address:4 Buccaneer St.
Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Phone:843-357-7418
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Not sure?
Comments:I was just surfing the web and decided to look for
any news on the USS PROVIDENCE. I'm glad I did, you're doing a
great job!
Tuesday 02/20/2001 8:28:31pm
Name:Chuck Dawson
E-Mail:meldawson@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:9/3/47 to 6/14/1949
Division/Rate:Fire Control / FC1
Mailing Address:417 Cobre Place
Arroyo Grande,CA 93420
Phone:805-489-3158
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Friday 02/16/2001 1:51:02pm
Name:John A Hurman
E-Mail:jahurman@gateway.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1971-73
Division/Rate:2nd div/T div.
Mailing Address:1530 Palm Court
Pasadena, Md 21122
Phone:
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Comments:Served aboard from 1971-decom.73. started in 2nd div.
and left in T div. Went on to the Uss Bausell DD845 and was
LPO of the Asroc deck. Presently work as a Biomedical
electronic engineer
and I am formerly a director and vp for american standard
companies (medical group). In my spare time I am a fastpitch
pitching coach for a nationally competitive girls softball.
They are 14yrs. old and I've coached them since they were 8yrs
old.
Monday 02/12/2001 7:20:19pm
Name:Lawrence J. Bachman CWO4 Ret.
E-Mail:GunnerBachW4@msn.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1972-73
Division/Rate:Fox Div. FTGC
Mailing Address:217 Tinsley Rd.
Monroe, VA 24574
Phone:804 386-9505
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?No
Comments:Great site. Lots of great pix.
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Sunday 02/11/2001 2:51:24pm
Name:Michael C. Miller
E-Mail:stmiller@net-link.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1965-68
Division/Rate:Rdiv. sfm3
Mailing Address:3116 Kinsel Hwy.Charlotte,Mich.
Phone:517-541 2738
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?dont know yet
Comments:this is a great site. thank you for the time and
energy you put in.I have read all the storys and remember most
of them. some are not as I remember them but it has been a
long time and time has a way of making storys better and times
harder. again thanks, would love to hear from anyone who knew
me then.
Sunday 02/11/2001 2:26:53pm
Name:Ronald A. Homewytewa (Homer)
E-Mail:HANZER0613@AOL.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Jan 72-Oct 72
Division/Rate:2nd Div/ SN Lifeboat Cox'n
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1206
Tucson, AZ 85702
Phone:(520) 822-2862
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Not sure, scheduling glitch
Comments:Nice surprise...I was looking at the VFW website and
somehow clicked onto here (still learning Computer)...I also
recall the helo accident, but remember being told we had a
freak swell hit us, it lifted the fantail and thus the helo
trouble...also remember Hai Phong trip, GQ station was damage
control outside the bakery, man the cooks could bake!!!
Remember those 6" and 8" shells, trip to Hong Kong, the little
shoot-out with the tank on the beach, 5" wasn't in synch with
DirectorII, 6" got most of that action...retired from Sears
after 21 yrs, contemplating starting a new business...Good
Job, Sam!
Wednesday 02/07/2001 4:33:10am
Name:Carlton Dachler
E-Mail:carlton@freesurf.ch
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:grandson CAPT. Byron D.
Voegelin 61-62
Division/Rate:ET1(SS)
Mailing Address:Maederacher 6
5312 Doettingen
Switzerland
Phone:0041 56 245 47 65
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?
Comments:I was very happy to come across this website and will
immediately tell my mother of it...
Unfortunately my grandfather Capt. Byron D.Voegelin passed
away in the mid 70's. Thanks to him though, I was always
fascinated with the Navy and had a 6 year tour with the
submarine service myself.
I know very little about his time on Providence and would
really appreciate any information if someone still has some
memories of those days.
This is a fine website and I still have plenty to explore.
Thanks for all the hard work!
Friday 02/02/2001 11:15:50pm
Name:Mike Dollarhide
E-Mail:thebuckskins@yahoo.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:69 to April 71
Division/Rate:S3 division Ships serviceman
Mailing Address:PO Box 124 Quincy Calif.95971
Phone:
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Probably not. Wife's in School
Comments:I worked in the laundry while aboard the Providence.
There wasn't much going on at that time as far as going any
where. We spent most of our time in SanDiego. Went out for
maneuvers once in a while but never did go over seas while I
was aboard. I am curently working for a lumber mill in Quincy
I have been in this industry for 26 years. You did a good
thing here Sam, it brought back a lot of wonderful memories,
Thank You.
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Thursday 01/25/2001 8:01:29pm
Name:David J Francis SK1(SW)
E-Mail:davfrncs@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:june 1969-1970
Division/Rate:S-1/SK3
Mailing Address:500 S Chaffee Rd #72
Jacksonville, Fl 32221
Phone:904-378-9454
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?I can't make this one maybe next
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Sunday 01/21/2001 9:26:02am
Name:Darryl Britton
E-Mail:BABYCHADDY@AOL.COM
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:
Division/Rate:
Mailing Address:6649 Balcom Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
Phone:818-345-1613
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?
Comments:I am the son of Cliff Dee Jensen. I have been
searching for him for many years. He served approx. 1961 to
1965, in the boiler room. I was born January 16,1963. My
mother's name is Mary (Bobbi) Clark. Cliff was good friends
with Tom Walraven (sp?). I would like to speak w/Cliff or
anyone who may have known him or have contact w/him. I live in
California, a former U.S. Marine Sgt. I am married with a new
son. I would like for him to know his grandfather.
My phone number is 818-345-1613. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
Darryl (Tony) Britton
Thursday 01/18/2001 12:49:04am
Name:Barry L. Mapes
E-Mail:BrryMps@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:May'70 to May '71
Division/Rate:3rd Division BM3
Mailing Address:
2643 Coopers Post Ln. Sugarland,Tx. 77478
Phone:281 980 9177
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?no
Comments:For anyone interested, The complete bridge and Pilot
House of the Providence can be seen on display at the Admiral
Nimitz museum in Fredericksburg,Tx.
Sunday 01/14/2001 11:23:19am
Name:Richard I. Chase
E-Mail:dchase@primary.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Aug 1959 to Dec 1962
Division/Rate:Ship's Tailor, SH-3
Mailing Address:19006 Walmer Street
Stilwell, Kansas 66085
Phone:913/681-2633
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Sunday 01/14/2001 7:16:46am
Name:Eddie Ponder
E-Mail:ebmullet@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Nov. 1966 - Jan. 1969
Division/Rate:3rd Div. BM3
Mailing Address:10018 25th st. east
Parrish Fl. 34219
Phone:
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Not this time. May the next one.
Comments:Great times, good friends. Would like to hear from
some old friends.
Sunday 01/14/2001 6:48:02am
Name:Mike Finley
E-Mail:finleysweng@msn.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Oct 1962-1965
Division/Rate:OE/ETN-2
Mailing Address:2701 N. McColl Rd.
Lot # B-4
McAllen, TX 78501-5516
Phone:956-687-3745
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Sorry, Moving to Guadalajara, MX
Comments:Retired as C M/C ETCM, Now gunsmith and engraver,
scrimshander. Fair Winds & Following seas.
Still have cruise book Flagship Cruise 1962-1964, I can scan
some pictures if you don't have it.
Friday 01/12/2001 6:48:54am
Name:Wayne Dearie
E-Mail:NP-Dearie_Wayne@subcontractor.prc.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:April 1968-May 1970
Division/Rate:B-Div BT
Mailing Address:12271 Aztec Place
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Unsure. Scheduling problems
Comments:My first ship. "Drafted" as a BT and retired as a
BTCM 20 years later. Thanks for the memories.
Tuesday 01/09/2001 11:14:28am
Name:Henry Kohlenberg
E-Mail:
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Approx Oct63/July66
Division/Rate:1st and S1 (deck/storekeeper)
Mailing Address:5525 west Barbara ave Glendale, Az85302
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?do not know yet
Comments:
Saturday 01/06/2001 6:57:06am
Name:Donald C. Schroder
E-Mail:dcsok@swbell.net
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:Jan 65-Aug 67
Division/Rate:Weapons dept, First Lt. LCDR
Mailing Address:Don Schroder P.O. Box 7, Tuttle, OK 73089
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?Yes
Comments:This will be first reunion with the Providence. We
recently moved from the West Coast to here in OK. Tel. 405
381-0408, FAX 405 381-0436
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Monday 01/01/2001 7:56:51pm
Name:John A Martin
E-Mail:jamarrttin@aol.com
Date on Providence CL-82/CLG-6:1969 to 1972
Division/Rate:E div IC3
Mailing Address:John martin
276 E 21'st street
Merced ca 95340
Coming to Reunion in May 2001?let me know more
Comments:I injoyed your site
Saturday 12/23/2000 9:06:11am
Name:ANGELO MANFRA
E-Mail:AGMANF@AOL.COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By:Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments:GREAT WEB SITE ANGELO MANFRA USS SPRINGFIELD CLG7
SFP3, 65-67
Saturday 12/16/2000 4:30:16pm
Name:Bill Gates
E-Mail:bjgates@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:
Referred By:Just Surfed In
Location:
Comments:Absolutely great web site - will make my inputs as
the others who were on the providence.....
Friday 12/15/2000 7:28:26pm
Name:Dennis Tolliver
E-Mail:tolly@dtgnet.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://www.zyworld.com/tolly/home.htm
Referred By:Friend
Location:
Comments:I served aboard the USS Providence
from 1966 to 1969. I was in OI division
as an RD2 RADARMAN
Saturday 12/02/2000 10:02:22pm
Name:mike desider
E-Mail:mikecl82@webtv.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:freehold, new jersey
Comments:i served aboard providence (cl82) from 1946 to
1949seeing your web site stirred up old memories.she was a
great ship to serve aboard.our home port in those days was
newport rhode island not that we were there much.we would be
stateside 6 months maybe then off toeurope italy france greece
gibralta north africa etc.i was a i.c.elect.3/class.i was
wondering if any of roster men served the years i did.thanks
m. desider
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Thursday 11/23/2000 1:14:43am
Name:Ronnie Winters
E-Mail:rwinters@argontech.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Greenville,Texas
Comments:I served on the U.S.S. Providence from Sept. '66 to
Feb. '70. I was a GMM3 in T Division. While off the coast of
Nam, I worked in the 5 in. gun mount. I would like to hear
from anyone who served during that time. I still have my
cruise book, and I fully intend to look a lot of you up in my
book who served during the time that I served. If anyone has
any information regarding reunions that are coming up, please
let me know.
Friday 11/17/2000 9:25:00pm
Name:Ronald W. Travis
E-Mail:rxlneverneverlk@ak.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Big Lake Alaska
Comments:I was on the Providence 1962 until 1964. I went
aboard the ship in Yokosuka. I was a MM3, I actually worked in
B division on the Evaps/Gen when sets were in the fireroom.
Its been good looking at pictures of the old Providence. I
don't have contact with anyone from the ship. I do recognize
some of the original plank owners, some were still on the ship
when I was on it. A lot of fond memories!
Monday 11/13/2000 4:30:07am
Name:John Platts
E-Mail:plattskids@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Portland, Oregon
Comments:I would like to be on register but I am having hard
time doing it right. I served 1965 to 1969
Monday 11/06/2000 10:46:43pm
Name:Stephen R Swartzman
E-Mail:Coming Soon
Homepage Title:Dont Know Just Yet
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Topeka KS
Comments:Hi, Sam
Just getting familar with the computer. Will have more info
coming soon. Served my time 68-70. Second Division,
Sidecleaner, Bosn Locker, Sailmaker, Worked under Bosn Craft
and Bosn Taylor. Went to reunion in St. Pete's Beach, looking
forward to the Kansas City Reunion. See you there!
Tuesday 10/03/2000 7:15:03pm
Name:John Garretson
E-Mail:clowdis4@cs.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:texas
Comments:Just discovered the Providence web site and have many
memories that you just wouldn't believe.
I was in S-1 Division from 1963-1966. It was the best duty in
the navy.
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Sunday 10/01/2000 7:53:07pm
Name:Ron DeLost
E-Mail:boatbuilder1@att.net
Homepage Title:
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Shelton,Washington
Comments:Hello, I just found your site. I served aboard
Providence 1965 to 1967, as a shipfitter I came aboard while
in drydock at hunters point.I was transfered just prior to the
ship leaving for westpac in 1967.
Ron DeLost
Monday 09/18/2000 0:03:53am
Name:David Horkey
E-Mail:dadhorkey@webtv.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Windom, MN
Comments:Served aboard from Oct.66 to Nov.68, assigned to 3rd
Div. worked for Bosn, Craft sidecleaning. Advancing to GMG-3,
while being assigned to (turrent 1) Transfered to (O.K. City
CLG-5) 1968.Pulling the (plug) in July 86.as GMGC.Currently
working for Gen. Dynamics (Elect Boat Div.) andresiding in New
Port R.I.
Thursday 08/17/2000 3:48:44am
Name:Mike Lewis
E-Mail:jlewis8@harborside.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Lincoln City, Or
Comments:Great web site, served onboard Providence from 7/72
through decommissioning. I was about the last one to receive
orders before decommissioning. worked in M div. I see alot of
names I recognise, would love to hear from anyone who
remembers me.
Monday 07/31/2000 7:41:30pm
Name:Steve (worm) Warner
E-Mail:brandy@smig>net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:albert lea MN.
Comments:1968-1970: Worked in the Eng. Room
Looking for Diehart, Bartlett, Conway, Dotson, Morris, Cooper,
and Smily.
Thursday 07/27/2000 0:24:20am
Name:John M. Dolman
E-Mail:jmdolman@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:
Comments:Sam: new e-mail address is above for me. THX,,,
john.....:-)
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Wednesday 07/26/2000 8:20:21pm
Name:Don Warren
E-Mail:http://home.earthlink.net/~classicbarnegat/
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://classicbarnegat.cjb.net
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Md.
Comments:I served on board from 65 -69 as gunnersmate. I was
one of the gun captains during our
vietnam tour. Have hours of film including the day a VC was
brought on board. I was in
charge of the 5-38 guns. I would like to hear from anyone on
board during that period.
Don Warren
Saturday 07/15/2000 4:16:01pm
Name:Doug Harper
E-Mail:d-h@feico.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Net Search
Location:Irving, Texas
Comments:Howdy,
I served as an electronics technician (3PO) OE Division from
Jan 1964 to Sept 1965. I've been involved with electronics
ever since. Love it i guess and cherish many memories while
stationed onboard our good ole USS Provicence. Currently
working as a field service engineer for an electron
microscope/milling company in the semiconductor industry. In
the past i was the second employee for "Showbiz Pizza Place"
which bought out "Chuck E Cheese Pizza Time Theater" Yes, your
old Navy buddy, helped build this joint you probably have
taken your kids to "sorry guys for the noise".
Friday 07/07/2000 1:13:13am
Name:Robert Thielepape
E-Mail:bobanddonna@outerbounds.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Farmington, New Mexico
Comments:I served in the Marine detachment from 1969-1971
Saturday 07/01/2000 10:26:46pm
Name:Jerry H. Roy
E-Mail:hermr@hiwaay.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Cullman, Al.
Comments:I served on the Providence from Sept 59 until April
61. I was in the 6th Div (missile div). I left the ship as a
Gunnersmate Tech 2nd Class. When we left Boston we traveled
thru the Panama Canal to Long Beach Calif. We stopped in many
places along the way showing off out terrier missiles to many
important military and government officials. I, along with
others gave talks on the missiles to the visiting dignitaries.
We became the first Guided Missile cruser in the Pacific
Fleet. It was a great and memorable time in my life. Thanks
for this webb site. JR
Wednesday 06/28/2000 2:41:51am
Name:Ron Wisman
E-Mail:rwisman@longs.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Net Search
Location:Visalia, CA.
Comments:Aboard CLG-6 1968/1969...Attached toCom7thFt
Staff...QM2...Worked as a Scheduler for Support Ships
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Wednesday 06/28/2000 1:16:16am
Name:Harry James Case ( Jim )
E-Mail:tsgt94@netzero.net
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Chattaroy, Washington
Comments:I finally found what I have been looking for. I was
aboard the Prov. from 1966 to 1969. I was an engineman in the
boat division with a shop on the 01 level. I was seperated in
1969 as a EN-3 in San Diego, California. I served as engineer
on the captians gig untill we left for Viet Nam and remember
taking Captian Tissdale to Vancover fishing on the gig during
the Seattle Sea Fair in 1966. I still can see them shooting
tracers across the DMZ when we were on line.
Wednesday 06/21/2000 11:22:01pm
Name:Doug Powell
E-Mail:doug.powell@aei.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Colorado
Comments:I was on board the Providence in 1973 & 1974 as an
Electronic Warefare Tech III. Spent some time in Vietnam on
the gunline and participated a few night raids up north while
in company with the Kitty Hawk.
-doug
Monday 06/19/2000 10:16:33pm
Name:ROBERT M SUTTON
E-Mail:rsutton1@bellsouth.com
Homepage Title:
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Referred By:Signing another Guestbook
Location:MIDDLEBURG, FL
Comments:1971 to decommissioning Worked in IFDS was a DP1 at
the time. Alway thought this was the best sea duty I had. It
was the first of 4 ships and 4 westpac's. I often think about
the different things we did and what happened to the shipmates
I had. I still have a couple ashtrays that were made out of
the sixinch casings. I sure handled enough of them on those
woking parties. bob DPSC(SW)USN RET
Sunday 06/11/2000 6:15:31pm
Name:Steven H Guillory
E-Mail:sguill6392@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:San Diego Ca.
Comments:1972-decommision e-3 engineman a- gang
refuled helo / roving watch/ captians gig engineer
raid on Hophon harbor / raid tiger iland
at fuel station when helo crash on deck loss
amdimer oh yeah in phillipines fist day of marshal
law met Prov in olongapo
Friday 06/09/2000 4:02:49pm
Name:Paul L. Lewis
E-Mail:plewis@hr.state.ks.us
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Net Search
Location:Topeka, KS
Comments:What a great surprise when I opened my email at work
this morning to find one from John Reighley with an invitation
to visit the USS Providence web site. I have just spent all
morning looking at it. Enjoyed looking at the photo's of the
"POWDER ROOM" that was my first GQ station. Look forward to
comming back many times. Thanks again.
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Thursday 06/01/2000 4:08:55pm
Name:Tom Garven
E-Mail:tomgarven@aol.com
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Location:Lake Havasu City, AZ
Comments:On day while cleaning out the garage I found my old
Providence Cruise Books and wondered ? - what ever happened to
her. Sure I'll just go check the web and see.
Well as the story goes, I found this web site and learned she
had had quite a career after I left. I was on board the
Providence from 1960-62 (plank owner) and served as an
Interior Communications Electrican (IC3&2). As I look back at
the job now it was really sweet. Well o.k. maybe not so sweet
when you consider all the 12-16 hour days and nights. But the
duty was fun. Taking care of the navigation system (gyro's),
1MC, showing movies, repairing syncro's and servo's, ships
dial telephones and standing watches. God I can't believe we
remember this stuff after 40 years.
As the story goes, I sent the cruise books to Sam and he has
been busy scanning and posting all kinds of new stuff to the
site. One of these day's I should share with you how we used
to steal 1 gallon cans of strawberry's from the cooks and have
private movie showings with strawberry short cake in the aft
IC room. Or maybe how the Providence had it's very own
jass/rock band made up of crew members.
Anyway my time aboard the Providence was pleasurable, fun,
drunken (at various ports :-), friendly, hardwork and
downright American.
Tom Garven
Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Monday 05/29/2000 4:44:33pm
Name:Anthony C. Lafayette
E-Mail:Sailorant7@aol.com
Homepage Title:
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Jacksonville,Fl./ New Orleans,La.
Comments:Went to pre-com school summer of 1959 @ Norfolk,Va.
Served in Providence from Sept.1959 to Feb.1962.
Served all my time aboard as an E3 in the 1st div.deck
department.Am now retired Merchant Marine officer spending
6mos. a year in Costa Rica. Am considering retiring down there
permanently in the next couple of years.
Sunday 05/21/2000 3:19:00pm
Name:Mike Lanier
E-Mail:mikelanier@uss-newport-news.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://uss-newport-news.com
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:
Comments:I'm the history webmaster for NEWPORT NEWS CA-148.
I've added a link to your site from our history section
http://www.uss-newport-news.com/hist/lion's.htm
You have an excellent site! Well done.
All the best,
Mike Lanier
HM2 H-Division '67-69
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Thursday 05/18/2000 4:39:06pm
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Saturday 05/13/2000 1:34:12pm
Name:Marc B. Blackson
E-Mail:black.brick@airmail.net
Homepage Title:blacksonbrick.com
Homepage URL:http://blacksonbrick.com
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Dallas, Texas
Comments:was aboard CLG 6 from march 71 thru jan 73. Was a
radarman, RD 3. Did air controller duties for helo unreps etc.
Had a great time I joined when I was 17 yrs. old. Had 18, 19,
20, and 21st birthday all at sea aboard Prov.
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Wednesday 05/03/2000 10:29:15pm
Name:joe Lombardi
E-Mail:metrojoe@hamptons.com
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Location:East Hampton, NY
Comments:My father, Carmine Lombardi served on the USS
Providence from approximately 1945 - 1947. I remember him
telling me stories about his time in Naples. He said that
since he was able to speak Italian fluently, that he sometimes
served as an interpreter. He was always proud of the time he
spent in the Navy.
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Monday 04/17/2000 10:13:24pm
Name:Joe Farmer
E-Mail:DEMILLER4@EXCITE.COM
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Referred By:Yahoo!
Location:Grafton Virginia
Comments:I served on the Providence from September 1959 to
February 1962 as a gunnersmate 2nd class, ships armory and
mount captain of 5/38. I currently reside in Grafton V.A.
Phone 757-890-2859. P.O. box 810, Grafton V.A. 23692-0810
Saturday 04/08/2000 11:26:56am
Name:Charles F. P. Sullivan
E-Mail:Sullicha@ juno.com
Homepage Title:
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Referred By:Lycos
Location:Woburn, Massachusetts
Comments:A proud old Providence Marine is looking for members
of the
first (CLG-6) Marine Detachment, 1959-1961.
After traveling the world with federal law enforcement, I am
now "retired", residing in Virginia near Quantico and in
the employ of the state as a college professor.
Thursday 04/06/2000 0:59:48am
Name:Bill Morey
E-Mail:CLG6@aol.com
Homepage Title:
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Oregon
Comments:OI div from 70-72.
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Sunday 03/05/2000 7:53:53pm
Name:Chuck Hickey
E-Mail:10-[in@msn.com
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Marlboro, Ma.
Comments:I have relived every moment of my tour aboard the
Prov (1967 - 1969)since I found the web site. I was an LI2 and
worked in the print shop. Ah yes, I can remember the quiet
evenings in Danang harbour, enjoying a cup of coffee, and
wearing it when the gun mounts went off with flashless powder
as we did H&I fire missions.
I'm saving my pennies now so I can join the gang in KC next
year.
I now work and have for the past 28 years for Xerox Corp. in
purchasing.
Thanks for the great web site and all the memories.
Chuck Hickey
Sunday 02/27/2000 11:54:35pm
Name:Robert Christlieb
E-Mail:refertec@earthlink.net
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Location:Wichita,Kansas
Comments:I served on the USS Providence CLG-6 from 8-59 to
9-60. I was an MM 1 in M div. after engine rm.I would like to
hear from any that remembers me.email add
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Saturday 02/19/2000 11:37:05am
Name:Margaret Fox
E-Mail:marfox@onramp.net
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Location:Dallas, Texas
Comments:If anyone knew Eldon R. Fox or Robert V. Jones (1946,
B Division), please contact me.
Thursday 02/17/2000 2:02:45am
Name:James F. Chryst
E-Mail:drue6@aol.com
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Location:Sparta, N.J.
Comments:I served on Providence from June 1966 To December
1969.
YN-2 in the Captain's Office, X Division.
Your info on Providence is truly outstanding. I need to review
in detail when I have more time.
Thanks for helping me relive the past.
Jim Chryst
Friday 02/11/2000 11:37:54pm
Name:Jerry Plumlee
E-Mail:jerry@plumlee.net
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Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Idaho
Comments:I was on board from December 1967 to January 1969. I
started out in Lookout division then became a Hospital
Corpsmen stricker. I left the Providence to attend Hospital
Corps school.
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Thursday 02/10/2000 1:21:30pm
Name:Stephen Varin
E-Mail:swvarin@earthlink.net
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Location:Bakersfield, CA
Comments:RD3, OI Div. Came aboard in '71 and left in Dec. '72
after that final WestPac tour.
Worked in the EW space of CIC. This is a great site, Sam. I
enjoy reminiscing about
my time aboard the Providence and the great shipmates I met,
many of whom have
become lifelong friends. Found your site thru the CL82-CLG6
Association Newsletter
(you should add it to the selections of 'How did you find
us'). Keep up the great work
Sam. And if any of my old shipmates see this please drop me an
email.
Saturday 02/05/2000 12:08:13am
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Wednesday 02/02/2000 9:34:14pm
Name:Delwin Docter
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Comments:Navy Reserve,
Rank Seaman,
Rate ETR
Time 1962-1963
Friday 01/28/2000 11:57:06pm
Name:Thomas E Allen
E-Mail:tommaryallen@worldnet.att.com
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Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Ohio & Florida
Comments:Received a letter from the crew member in charge of
our next reunion which will be in Kansas City 2001. Really
brought back memories as it has been a while since I was
aboard. I was with the signal division on the CL 82. I went
aboard in 1946 for her trip to the Med. Returned in 1947 and
was transfered to the Rochester to finish my time .out
December 1947. Thanks Sam.
Wednesday 01/19/2000 9:24:50pm
Name:Bill Fitch
E-Mail:Bill8485@aol.com
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Location:Massachusetts
Comments:Served on the CL-82 from July 1948 to June 1949 as an
ET3 in Tare Div. Transferred to the USS Mississippi EAG 128
operating out of Norfolk, Va. Discharged in April of 1950.
Thereafter,my career was with the Dept.of the Navy as a
Civilian Employee, retiring as a Documentation Engineer with
the Special Projects Office on the SSBN Program.
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Wednesday 01/19/2000 11:21:16am
Name:John (Jack) R. Best
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Location:Quincy, MA 02369
Comments:Served on board Providence from Oct. 1966 to Dec.
1967. I was in E Div. as a 2nd Class Electrician. I was
transfeed to in country Vietnam in 1968.
Wednesday 01/19/2000 1:05:13am
Name:Bob Simmons
E-Mail:BobSimmons@aol.com
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Location:Spokane, Washington
Comments:IC2 from May 61 to November 63
Saturday 01/15/2000 10:12:40pm
Name:HURD, PAUL E.
E-Mail:PJHURD@NETUSA1.NET
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Location:LOGANSPORT IN.
Comments:GREETINGS WENT ABOARD MARCH 1947 DECK HAND IN THE 4TH
DIV UNTIL SHE WENT OUT OF COMMISSION IN 1949 WAS PUT ON THE
USS ALBANY WAS DISCHARGED 1951RETIRED
Friday 01/14/2000 7:21:07pm
Name:Lee Hursey
E-Mail:Boatswain5@msn.com
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Wichita, KS
Comments:I was 17 when I boarded her she was my 1st command.
She took me to Vietnam in April of 1972 and brought me home
safely. She was a Great Ship and was Proud to have served on
her. I went to other commands after her but I believe Once a
Crusier Sailor Aways A Crusier Sailor.
Thursday 01/13/2000 9:01:27am
Name:Thomas F. Miller
E-Mail:TMiller@esncc.com
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Location:San Antonio TX
Comments:I served onboard from 1969-1972. I miss the old proud
lady. I would like to hear from any of the RM's who served
with me.
I am retiring from the Navy after a short 30 year (with a
NAVET break) stint on 31 Jan 99 as a CWO3, and am working
for a beltway contractor.
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Monday 01/10/2000 4:03:13pm
Name:ED BYRNES
E-Mail:SGTSTRYKER@NETSCAPE.NET
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Comments:MESSED UP MY E-MAIL ADDRESS//CORRECT ONE IS
SGTSTRYKER@NETSCAPE.NET
Wednesday 01/05/2000 10:48:48am
Name:Joe Smith
E-Mail:jsmith@fletc.treas.gov
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Brunswick, Ga
Comments:Have just located your site. I am a plank owner for
the commissioning of CLG-6 and was a member of the crew
for shakedown and the trip to the west coast. I was given an
early out before the original cruise to the pacific
because I did not have sufficient time to complete the cruise.
I reenlisted in the US Air Force and retired in 1979
as a Master Sargeant. I was assigned to the 3rd Division as a
Seaman and was a member of the whale boat crew.
I have also just found out about the ships reunion and plan to
attend the next meeting. I still have my original copy
of the precommissioning certificate and the shakedown cruise
book with all the photos and names. I would be
interested in contacting others assigned during the shakedown
days. I am now employed by the US Treasury and
expect to retire again in 2 years.
Tuesday 01/04/2000 11:45:03am
Name:ED BYRNES
E-Mail:SGTSTRYKER@NETSCAPE.COM
Homepage Title:N/A
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:CARMEL, NEW YORK
Comments:PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD, SIR!
I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A SITE LIKE THIS ONE FOR A COUPLE OF
YEARS. I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST FOUND
IT BY ACCIDENT. I WAS ON ON BOARD FEB'64 TO DEC'65 AS A FN AND
DC3 IN R-DIV AND "BOAT" DIV.
BOS'N CRAFT WAS MY DIV OFF IN BOAT DIV.WHILE IN BOAT DIV I
SERVED WITH BM1 WEICHOLD AND
JERRY SIROIS, BOTH NAMES AND FACES I SEE IN THE WEB SITE. I
DON'T HAVE REGULAR ACCESS TO
THE NET AS I USE MY WORK PC. THEY DON'T LIKE MUCH PERSONAL
USAGE. HOWEVER I WOULD LIKE
TO TOUCH BASE WITH OTHER SHIPMATES THAT ARE AWARE OF THE SITE.
MY LAND MAIL ADDRESS IS:
E. J. BYRNES
59 BULLETHOLE RD.
CARMEL, NEW YORK 10512
LAND PHONE IS: HOME (914) 225-4739 WORK: (914) 741-8601
HOPE TO BE IN TOUCH SOON.
Sunday 12/26/1999 5:33:35pm
Name:Tom Uhlinger
E-Mail:tk5282@aol/com
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:New York
Comments:I was attached to Admiral Hyland staff as a CT3. I
came on baord from the OK City in 1966 (I believe}and was on
board till late 1967. Best ship and many memorial times. Love
to hear from any other's.
Sunday 12/19/1999 2:32:25am
Name:Bill Zaiser, FT3
E-Mail:bzaiser@mediaone.net
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Jacksonville, FL
Comments:I served aboard the Providence in Fox Division from
6/60 until 12/62. Providence was the only ship on which I
served. I was a kiddie cruiser and separated from active duty
just before my 21st birthday. I am now retired.
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Saturday 12/18/1999 8:35:45pm
Name:Art Gray
E-Mail:Landlubber90@aol.com
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Location:El Paso, Texas
Comments:I served aboard PROVIDENCE from April '66 to July '71
as an
FTMSN/FTM3/FTM2 in "T" Division. When I stumbled on the
PROVIDENCE (aka "Benjo-maru") site, it brought back a lot of
great memories. I recognized a lot of the photos from the
'66-'68 cruise book. Keep up the good work!!!
Monday 12/13/1999 0:17:17am
Name:John Armstrong
E-Mail:btcmsw@webtv.net
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Location:San Diego, CA
Comments:I served onboard USS Providence from April 69 to
November 69. Made BTC and was transferred to shore duty at RTC
Orlando, Fl. I'm now retired in San Diego. My tour onboard was
short, however I did make a few friends. Haven't seen any of
the crew that I knew in a long time.
Sunday 10/31/1999 5:35:04pm
Name:BILL BEASLEY (BM3)
E-Mail:BBKNCOACH@AOL.COM
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Location:BORN NEW YORK GREW UP IN ENGLAND LIVING IN TENNESSEE
Comments:SERVED ON BOARD THE PROVIDENCE FROM 65 UNTIL 69 WAS
IN 2ND DIV IF ANY OLD BOATWAIN'S MATE'S ARE OUT THERE GIVE ME
A SHOUT OR ANY OTHER'S THAT WENT THROUGH 2ND DIV WE HAD SOME
GOOD TIMES LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU
BILL BEASLEY
THANKS FOR PUTTING THIS SITE TOGETHER
Saturday 10/23/1999 12:20:55am
Name:Dave DenBeste
E-Mail:denbeste@ncn.net
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Location:Sheldon, IA
Comments:Date Aboard Ship: approx 71 to Jun 73;
Rate & Division : RM2/TTY repair CR;
Occupation Today: programmer;
Great job on the web page
Wednesday 10/20/1999 1:29:44pm
Name:Bob MAHAN
E-Mail:bjtexas@bigfoot.com
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Round Rock, TX
Comments:Served aboard the USS Providence CLG-6 during the
period 1968/1969. Crossed to the USS Oklahoma City when she
relieved the Providence in 1969. Attached to Com7thFleet
TAD to ship's company, OE Division as ETN3. Spent most of
my waking hours in Radio Central.
On a recent trip to Fredricksburg, TX I noticed that the
bridge of the Providence has been reconstructed in a museum
there appearing much as it did when I was aboard.
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Thursday 10/07/1999 11:04:12am
Name:JM (mike) Murphy
E-Mail:JMurphy220@aol.com
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Location:Amarillo, Texas
Comments:Onboard 1963-1964 Comseventhflt radioman
Friday 09/24/1999 1:59:47am
Name:Roland S. (Sam) Almer, Jr. HM2
E-Mail:samalmer@netscape.net
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Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Manteca, CA
Comments:The site is great Sam good work! I was on board from
1970-1973, I worked in H Division as a Lab Tech HM2. I just
got a call out of the blue from Steve Barrett what a surprise.
Thanks again.
Wednesday 09/22/1999 3:25:03am
Name:STEVE CRAIG
E-Mail:THE-BKL@PRODIGY.NET
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:DES MOINES, IOWA
Comments:SAM, WHAT A GREAT WEB PAGE. THANKS! I WAS ON THE
PROVIDENCE FROM '67 TO '70. I CAME ABOARD AS A "AA" AND LEFT
AS A SK2. I'M THE VP AND PARTNER IN A SWIMMING POOL SUPPLY AND
CONSTRUCTION CO. IN DES MOINES. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY
OF MY OLD SHIPMATES.
Wednesday 09/15/1999 7:50:08pm
Name:Carl Schafer
E-Mail:CDS@NWLINK.COM
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Location:Puyallup,WA
Comments:I was on the Providence from 1970 to
Decommissioning.I was a FTG2 in the plotting room in Viet Nam.
I remember the Helo crash and the trips into Hai Phong Harbor.
Friday 09/10/1999 8:06:03am
Name:Alan Lewis
E-Mail:abauhaus@mindspring.com
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Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Westbury, New York
Comments:I was PhM3/c H division. Joined Providence (CL-82)
Feb.?1946 Naples.Was on illfated visit to Alexandria, Egypt
when the ship hit a sunken merchantman in main channel and
received severe damage. Damaged water distillation unit,
evaporators & 2 screws, picked up 2 spares in Naples and had
refit & patchup in graving dock Gibralter.After approx. 3
weeks we came back to Philly Navy yard. ( We off loaded all
ammo & supplies ). Had enough points, and was sent to
discharge station, Long Beach. The Providence was a tough spit
and polish ship ( Those white glove killer inspections! ) They
were not for fun - several divisions were put on report after
dust was found on a overhead piping unit.
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Thursday 09/09/1999 4:13:42pm
Name:WILLIAM {BILL} SNAY
E-Mail:SNAY1@AOL.COM
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Location:MIAMI,FLA
Comments:SERVED AS A MM3 IN GENERATOR GANG,FROM 67 TO 69,
WESPAC
Monday 09/06/1999 2:55:13am
Name:Robert J. Acquaro
E-Mail:acquarj@gwsmtp.nu.com
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Connecticut
Comments:Served on the pre-commissioning unit of SSN-719 at
Electric Boat from 12/83 through Launch and Commissioning, and
in-service until 10/87. Reactor Controls Division. ET1(SS).
Monday 08/30/1999 4:14:13pm
Name:+Byrd Larry
E-Mail:byrdl@crane.navy.mil
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Bloomfield In.
Comments:The Prov was my first duty station from boot camp. I
arrived onboard Nov 68 and departed in June of 71. I started
as an SA and advanced to PH 2 during my tour on the
Providence. Also my brother Gary Byrd was stationed onboard
the Prov from 67 to 71. He was a radarman. Currently I'm still
with the government and work on ships. I install Electrical
Opical systems Navy wide. My home base is NSWC Crane Divison,
in Crane Ind. It was nice to reconize old shipmates on this
web.
Saturday 08/21/1999 2:24:36am
Name:Jack Kemejuk
E-Mail:OHKAMI@PACBELL.NET
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Los Angeles
Comments:My very first sea duty was on board the 'Prov' in
1968, out of Yokosuka and to the DMZ.
I was young and impressionable as I arrived in Japan in '68,
and Providence will
always be a significant "bookmark" in my life. I went on to
serve nearly 6 years on board
Oklahoma City as a Navy Musician after her arrival in November
'68 to relieve the
Providence. Fair seas to all of you who have served,
Jack Kemejuk
Com7thflt Band
1968
Wednesday 08/18/1999 11:59:04pm
Name:Jerald J Sirois
E-Mail:tigerpaw@midmaine
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Referred By:Net Search
Location:millinocket, Maine
Comments:I Was on Providence from 1962 to 1966 when the old
girl was a spit and polish, ship of 7th fleet.Admr
Moore I do recall Capt Hugene LA Roule, He gave me my first
crow. he loved his gig and we would
lower it away when ever we entered port, I was his Boat
Enginer once or twice I was in A gang as Enginemen later
called boat div
I remember he had got a sail boat someware and brough it back
to the States would like to contact shipmates of those dayes
I felt sad when she got lade up she had her problems but I
allways though she was the best looking ship in the fleet she
got a lot of EEE to
use to call her the BIG E.
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Name:Dave Daugherty
E-Mail:deibu72@hotmail.com
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Referred By:Net Search
Location:vancouver,wa.
Comments:I REALY LOVED YOUR WEB PAGE ABOUT THE PROVIDENCE,MY
STEP DAD,WALTER WILLIAM WALL, SERVED ON THAT SHIP IN THE
60'S.HE PASSED AWAY THIS LAST SATURDAY 7/31/99,AND I WISH HE
COULD HAVE SEEN THIS HE WOULD HAVE LOVED IT.THE TIMES HE SPENT
ON BOARD WERE SOME OF HIS BEST MEMORIES.HE DIED OF A HEART
ATTACK AND OTHER PROBLMES,ONE OF WHICH HE SUSTAIND WHILE
SERVING ON THE PROVIDENCE.HE WAS VERY PROUD TO HAVE SERVED HIS
COUNTRY
ABOARD THAT SHIP.AND I AM PROUD TO BE HIS STEP SON. THANK YOU.
Monday 08/02/1999 7:05:09pm
Name:Radman, Stan MM5
E-Mail:cabnajoe@pacbell.com
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Location:North Fork CA
Comments:It's great finding the old Prov. The knowledge of
ship board engineering makes an impact each and every day in
my job. Not many days go by without thinking about the Prov
and my great time aboard, plus all the engineering equiptment
maintenance. I presently manage maintenance on 72 facilities
for theU S Postal Service. My present job would have been
impossible to obtain with out the Prov. I never sailed a West
Pac but still ebjoyed many under way training exercises from
Dec 68 to July 70. I would love to hear from any MM or BT
rates during that time. Keep up the good work.I will be
checking this site regularly. Thanks for estsablishing this
page.
Wednesday 07/14/1999 12:08:57am
Name:Dean Whitfield
E-Mail:dwhitfld@brightok.com
Homepage Title:
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Location:Oklahoma
Comments:RM2 transferred from OKC to PROVIDENCE in Dec. 66,
was Section 4 supervisor until Apr. 68 when I was discharged.
Great ship and even better shipmates. Any radiomen that were
serving at that time give me a call, home 918-866-2587,
work 918-866-2336. God bless you all.
Tuesday 07/06/1999 1:14:58pm
Name:Rodney A. Voelker
E-Mail:NES@VISI.NET
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Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Virginia Beach, VA
Comments:What a wonderful thing "the Internet". This is
bringing old friends and shipmates together. I
was so please when I received a call from Mike Matteson
telling me about this sit and upcoming reunion. My wife and I
are looking forward to the trip to Kentucky and meeting some
wonderful ol friends.
I cross-decked from the OK city in Yokosuka in December 1966.
I’ll never forget the interview by the Chief Engineer, E-Div
was having problems with motors burning out and they had left
San Diego with an evaporator room full of extra motors welded
to the deck plates they had picked up off of de-commissioned
ship from the reserve fleet in San Diego. Chief Engineer
wanted to know if I know how to rewind. I told him I had the
best crew in the fleet that could rewind. I had Kajioko and
Abolins go a check out the rewind data cards on the Providence
and they found out that the their data was all wrong, no one
know how to take down data. We made copies of OK city data
cards and we were accepted for transfer to the Providence. 
The first few months, all that we did was rewind motors 24
hours a day. Once we got caught up, the question was then,
what are we going to do with all the extra motors. Supply was
not happy when we turned them in.
I could go on and on about experiences I remember about the
wonderful duty on the Providence. The one think I remember the
most was the E-Division was made up of many different
nationalities for all around the world, and we got along
wonderful. I was then and am still today proud to be a part of
the Providence.
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Saturday 07/03/1999 5:06:14pm
Name:Sajva Halverson
E-Mail:sajvah@hotmail.com
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Location:Seattle, WA
Comments:Did you know Duane Noble Doolittle? I am searching
for any information on him. He was my grandfather, I never
meet the man due to the fact that my family is split up. My
grandfather passed away in 1985, so I am unable to ask him
anything. I know that he was in the Navy during WWII, and may
have been based out of Whidbey Island that is all I have to go
on. Please if you served with my grandfather please contact me
as soon as possible.
Thanks Sajva
Saturday 06/19/1999 1:26:02am
Name:howard graham
E-Mail:flattop@locl.net
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Location:ohio
Comments:i came on board an ftmsn in 1962 and transfered as an
ftm2 in 1996. i worked on the mk 100 computer, the an/spq-5a
radar and the sps 42 search radar. i retired in 1981 as an
ftcm and now live in nw ohio and work for sears repair
Wednesday 06/02/1999 1:02:40pm
Name:Bill McCubbin
E-Mail:billmclg6
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Location:Covington,Kentucky
Comments:I was part of the pre-commissioning crew of the
Clg6.I graduated from boot camp in April 1959.I was TAD on
board the Newport News until the Providence crew started
assembling at NOB Norfolk.I think it was in August of '59 that
we went to Charlestown,Mass We put her in commission on 17
Sept. 1959.
After sea trails and a trip to GITMO we took her around to
Calif.Then we were off to WestPac for a short pause for the
cause.
We came back to LOng Beach for a spell the we went and
assumsed the duties of 7th Fleet Flag Ship.
I left her in March of '64 in Yokosuka,Japan. I made BM3 while
on board her.
I retired in 1978 as a BM1
Friday 05/28/1999 2:09:39am
Name:Donald Greenaway
E-Mail:dandbg@webtv.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Lycos
Location:San Diego ca.
Comments:Served in Prov. fm. jan.70 to decomm. Lpo OL div. Lpo
3rd div. Now ret.Bmcs. work, crane/rigging PWC SD. Fond
memories of the fine ship Prividence.
Sunday 05/16/1999 11:53:14pm
Name:Joseph H. Dutton, Jr.
E-Mail:ltn1063@militaryinfo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://www.navetsusa.com/members/jdutton.html
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Oklahoma
Comments:This is for the memory of my brother Franklin E.
Dutton whom has sence passed away in 1980-81. My brother
enlisted in the U. S. Navy on 28 March 1958 in Enid/Oklahoma
City, Okla 1958. He went to boot camp in San Dieago, Ca.
between April and June 1958. Then he was transferd to the NAAS
in Kingsville, Tx. between June 1958 and May 1959 then
transfered to the USS Provindence (CLG-6) September 1959 and
served aboard her until Jan 1962 then transfered to the Naval
reserves U.S. Naval Station Long Beach, Ca. until Mar 1964
where he was finaly discharge.
If any one out there that might have a cruis book of WestPac
Sept 1960 thru March 1961 and may be any pictures of him I
would like to obtain them or a good copy of them if possible
and also a picture of the ship.
Also looking for a boot camp book also from San Diego. Here is
a brief discription of him.
RANK: Seaman Apprentis (SA)
RATE: Deck Hand (DH)
RACE: White
HAIR: Blonde
STYLE: Naturaly Curly
AKA: Curly or Frank
HEIGTH: 5'10 to 6'
WHEIGTH: 145 to 165
The reason for this is doing a family history of the Dutton's
in the Navy. I also served in the Navy and I have 3 children
serving with the Navy at this Time and in My resherch I have
found 2 Naval vessels that beared the Dutton name.
THANKS NAVetsUSA
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Friday 05/14/1999 3:32:41pm
Name:Bruce S. Gebbeken
E-Mail:bgebbeken@dmpnet.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Galena, Missouri
Comments:Served aboard from 1972 to 1973 as an FA assigned to
E Div.
Was on the decomm crew until the end. Ended Navy days as an
EM1 on the USS Halsey. Currently as a Design Engineer for an
advanced alarm company.
Monday 05/03/1999 0:17:06am
Name:Frank Casale
E-Mail:FRANK0248@aol.com
Homepage Title:SHEPARDPRINTING.com
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:SimpleNet
Location:New Jersey
Comments:Someone passed the website address to me after
viewing my profile. Made me dig up all my photo's from 1967.
Wednesday 04/28/1999 11:52:54pm
Name:Larry Stanks
E-Mail:Lar787@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:AOL
Location:Vancouver Washington
Comments:I was aboard Providence from 71-73 I was an HT-3 at
the time
made the last "Pac" and went to C-1 Welding School. I've been
with the Federal Government for 26yrs. And yes I'm still
welding. Any old shipmates that recognize my name drop me a
line. Also, my brother was on board as a HT-1 in the Pipe Shop
his name is John Stanks. Hope to hear from some old friends!
Tuesday 04/27/1999 4:37:27am
Name:Gary L. Ulmer
E-Mail:glubobcatmtman@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Hosmer, South Dakota
Comments:I think that it is wonderful that Sam has made this
site. It is of great interest to me. Thanks Sam! Also if there
are any of you that were on board from April 1972 to July 1973
and remember me please e-mail me.
Monday 04/26/1999 10:16:30pm
Name:Mike Chapman
E-Mail:Kitchml@aol.com
Homepage Title:
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Fostoria, Ohio
Comments:I served from July 1959 thru Jan. 1962. I was in
o.r.division.
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Monday 04/26/1999 2:33:28am
Name:Chuck Mahaffey
E-Mail:cmahaffe@gte.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Texas
Comments:Served aboard Providence from 1966 to June 1969,
discharged at that time. Was in Communciations, CYN 3.Have
lived in College Station Texas the pass 17 years working for
an electrical generating company heading up their purchasing
and materials control departments.Really enjoyed reading and
looking over the site, it really took me back in time,
thanks.Chuck
Sunday 04/25/1999 9:25:02am
Name:Thomas E. Garringer,Sr.
E-Mail:garring@prodigy.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Johnson City,NY
Comments:I was aboard from Jan64-Nov66I was in OL division and
in OI divisionI now work for IBM and have eight grand children
Friday 04/23/1999 11:51:54pm
Name:A.L. Blanks
E-Mail:alblanks@pcfl.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Palm Coast, FL
Comments:PROVIDENCE was my first sea duty as a commissioned
officer. On board from October l945 to June 1948, Served as
Jr.Division Officer in 4th and 2nd Divisions; then as CY
Division Officer and Ship's Secretary. Commanding Officers:
W.B. Jackson and A.J. Robertson. Executive Officers: W.F.
Hardman and R.L. Taylor. Cruiser duty provided a great
learning experience which served me well throughout my 34
years active duty. Retired as Captain, USN 1 February 1974.
Thursday 04/22/1999 9:34:46pm
Name:Cory (Corky) Tromp
E-Mail:CMTENTR@AOL.COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:AOL
Location:Muskegon, Michigan
Comments:As an FTM1, I was LPO of FT Division from early 1969
through early 1971, at which time I left the Navy after seven
years of service. Prior to serving aboard the USS Providence,
I served aboard the USS Preble DLG15 and the USS Farragut
DLG6.
This is a great web site that brings back many memories. Keep
up the good work.
Monday 04/19/1999 4:49:54pm
Name:Joseph Simon
E-Mail:joesimon@spawar.navy.mil
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:San Diego, CA
Comments:Was onboard the USS Providence from 1966 to 1970.
I was a FTG2 assigned to the Gunnery Department, served with a
great bunch of guys, some the best in the Navy.
Providence was a very good ship to serve on and we had some
really good times.
I retired in 1981 as as a FTGC.
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Saturday 04/17/1999 2:15:55am
Name:David E. Fetters
E-Mail:val_mm@hotmail.com
Homepage Title:
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Butte, MT
Comments:I was a machinist mate, 3rd class on the generator
gang.
Friday 04/09/1999 3:35:42am
Name:Lloyd Dunton, LCDR, USN (Ret)
E-Mail:lloyddusn@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:AOL
Location:Hopewell, VA
Comments:I was assigned to USS PROVIDENCE (CLG-6) 4/59 as a
PNC. "X" Division LCPO, in personnel office. Promoted to PNCS
on quarterdeck 12/59. Sworn in as Ensign (LDO) in captain's
cabin 5 Jan 1962. My LDO indoctrination class didn't start
until April, so I spent 2 months in the wardroom. Egad! Talk
about being between a rock and a hard place -- My old CPO
buddies (38 of them) who I had worked with and played hard
with for 3 years were giving me heck for being a "traitor" and
the junior officers who I had helped to "bring up" while I was
a senior chief, were 'waiting' for me in the wardroom for
every little detail they could dream up! Many, many fond
memories aboard PROVIDENCE though; she was the favorite of the
5 ships I served on (Salem CA139; Des Moines CA134; Wisconsin
BB64;Long Beach CGN9). If any of you are around Smithfield
Station Marina, Smithfield, VA (slip #8) you'll see a 34'
SeaRay Flybridge Sedan with the proud name 'PROVIDENCE VI' on
her transome -- come aboard and we'll 'splice the main brace'
with a ration (or 2) of british navy pusser's rum....
Tuesday 04/06/1999 6:33:45pm
Name:Randy Tamarra
E-Mail:randy.tamarra@mciworld.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Fremont, CA
Comments:Served with MarDet USS Providence 1963-1965. A 19
year old USMC PFC, Sea-going Bell Hop, Dress Blues and tennis
shoes. Them were the days. WestPac was an adventure. Thanks
for hosting the site. P.S.- I'm one of the jarheads on the
6inch turret
Friday 04/02/1999 8:23:24am
Name:Steven C. Schimmel, Ph.D.
E-Mail:Schimmel@netsense.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Wakefield, RI
Comments:I served on the USS Providence from November, 1964
until June, 1967. I came aboard fresh out of class A Gun Fire
Control School and was assigned to the 5-inch Plotting Room.
After reporting on board the ship was soon ordered
to Hunter's Point, CA for one year for a class A overhaul. As
the website illustrates, it was then off to the 7th Fleet.
During that period, I was in charge of the plotting room. It
was an unforgettable experience. If there is another
ship's reunion, I would be very interested in attending.
Please let me know.
Presently I am a Supervisory Research Aquatic Biologist with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in
Narragansett, RI. (31 years of work with Uncle Sam).
Thursday 04/01/1999 8:45:58pm
Name:Al Canfield
E-Mail:monroetr@aub.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Geocities
Location:Meadow Vista, CA
Comments:I served aboard CLG6 as Personnel Officer from
November 1968
until November 1970. I retired from the Navy on 1 July 1979,
and am now employed as the Business Manager for a transmission
rebuilding shop. I'd be interested in joining a PROVIDENCE
association if one exists. I'm currently a member of
associations for all my other ships (BREMERTON CA130; CUSHING
DD797; DEHAVEN DD727; OKLAHOMA CITY CLG5; ENTERPRISE CVAN65.
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Tuesday 03/30/1999 11:27:39pm
Name:Jim Moore
E-Mail:jlmoore@chorus.net
Homepage Title:
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Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Deforest, Wi (Madison area)
Comments:ETR2 OE Div JUL 62 to AUG 64
Great website I've been reading the war stories GREAT!!
Hope to see you guys at the Covington reunion. I was the first
CLG-6 member to attend although Bill McCubbin was able to show
up after the banquet for a couple drinks. We're getting more
and more guys from the missile ship in the association now.
those old guys from the gun boat have some good stories too.
Monday 03/29/1999 0:51:10am
Name:John MacBride
E-Mail:bagpiper77@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Minnesota and California
Comments:I served on board USS Providence CLG-6 from dec.
1961-February 1964. I returned temporarily in December 1965
enroute to duty on board the Okie City both great ships
Providence was always special because she was my first ship.
I served in 3rd div. for two years fox div. for a short time
while serving as 1st Lts yeoman where I studied for
Lithograper Made LI3 on board Providence and served in flag
divison till transferred to USS Prairie.
While on board the Oklahoma City I tried to transfer back to
Providence when she relieved us in 1966 but when you want to
transfer to a great ship you can't get a swap so I returned to
the states on OKIE CITY.
While on board Providence I met my wife Hiroko who sadly
passed away in 1989.
I'm always looking for old shipmates and chances to share some
of the great memories we had.
write if you care to
Thanks and God Bless You all
John MacBride LI2
bagpiper77@aol.com
Sunday 03/14/1999 1:49:26pm
Name:John R Bunn
E-Mail:jbunn@nmsu.edu
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://http://web.nmsu.edu/~jbunn/
Referred By:Net Search
Location:Las Cruces, New Mexico
Comments:ETC, OE Division - Communications Group Chief &
Executive Department - Assistant 3-M Officer
Served on USS Providence (CLG-6) Aug 1970 - Jan 1973
Presently, New Mexico State Universtiy, C&N, Departmental
Services, Data Analysis
Wednesday 03/10/1999 11:46:25pm
Name:Eckendorf,John
E-Mail:jdecken@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:AOL
Location:Cleveland. OH
Comments:Was aboard as a DS with Jesse Miller from '71 to '73
when the Prov was decommissioned. Went to Monterey (Fleet
Weather Center- Environmental Prediction Research Facility)
then left Navy after 7 yrs. Now live in Cleveland and have
worked in Computer sales/Consulting since then.
Saturday 03/06/1999 9:25:12pm
Name:Jesse W. Miller
E-Mail:chief.jess@worldnet.att.net
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Signing another Guestbook
Location:Wichita, KS
Comments:Was aboard Providence while she was in SRF Hunters
Point in 70 thru Oct. 72, when she was still in West Pac.
I was in the DS Department, under Cdr. Roger Exon, as a DPC. I
was CPO in Charge of the Operations Division. We had
DP's, DS's, PT's and a PH. Our shop was on the 01 Level, just
forward of the missile storage area.
My last month aboard included the 2nd run on Haiphong Harbor
and the subsequent Liberty Call in Hong Kong.
I retired in Subic Bay in 82 and came to the States in late
85. I currently work at McConnell AFB, Wichita,
KS as a Computer Technician.
Regards,
Chief Jess
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Monday 03/01/1999 11:35:55pm
Name:Jim (Alex) Alexander
E-Mail:cldangle@aol.com
Homepage Title:none
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Fayetteville Arkansas
Comments:M DIVISION FORWARD ENGINE ROOM 66-68
Thursday 02/25/1999 9:36:28pm
Name:DON MORRIS
E-Mail:DMORRIS39W@AOL.COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:ELGIN,ILLINOIS
Comments:I SERVED ABOARD THE PROVIDENCE IN "M"
DIVISION,FORWARD AND AFT ENGINE ROOMS.FROM AUGUST 1966 TO JULY
1969.I LIVE IN ELGIN ILLINOIS AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM
ANYONE WHO SERVED ABOARD PROVIDENCE DURING THESE DATES,
ESPECIALY ANYONE FROM ENGINEERING.
Wednesday 02/24/1999 1:06:08am
Name:Lovett, Rick
E-Mail:the_lovet4@msn.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Portland, Or.
Comments:QM3 - on board from late '66 to Aug '69. Any other
QM's out the from the same period?
Tuesday 02/16/1999 2:06:38pm
Name:John Reighley
E-Mail:jhr1205@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Kansas City, MO
Comments:I didn't have time to leave a better message earlier.
=======
I am the chairman for the May, 2001, USS Providence reunion in
Kansas City, MO. If you, or someone you know, was a member of
the crew of the USS Providence and want to be added to the
Reunion Roster so you can be notified of upcoming events,
e-mail me at jhr1205@yahoo.com, or call me at (816)228-5885
and leave a message.
Tuesday 02/09/1999 11:02:32pm
Name:Robert Saylor
E-Mail:bob@adsnet.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Net Search
Location:Michigan City Indiana
Comments:I was a member of the commisioning crew of CLG-6. I
joined the Navy in August,58 went through basic
electrical school and nuclear weapons school and ended up in
Boston, July 59. I served in the 6th
division {missile house}. I spent just over 2 years aboard
ship getting out August 28, 61.
Presently, I work at Bethlehem Steel, Burns Harbor In. and
have been there almost 35 years. I was
one of the orriginal employees and am now the 2nd man in
seniority out of 5000. I've been married
39 years, 3 children 6 grandchildren and I still find myself
looking back to my Navy days. Would
like to hear from some of my old shipmates!!!
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Saturday 02/06/1999 4:28:49pm
Name:Jimmy C. Broyles
E-Mail:jimsuz@mindspring.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Knoxville, Tennessee
Comments:I was an IC3 aboard the Providence CLG-6 from May of
l965 until August of l968. I had C-School training on the the
telephone switchboard. I basically was in charge of
maintaining the phone equipment. I was in E Division.
Friday 02/05/1999 8:12:30am
Name:Lou Laszlo
E-Mail:PhDCraps@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Fort Collins, Colorado
Comments:I was an RDSN on board in 1968. When the ship
returned from West Pac in January of 1969, I took another
Radarman's orders and reported to "THE REAL NAVY" aboard a
DESTROYER the USS BUCK (DD-761)made 3rd class as one of only
12 radarman on board. Made two subsequent West Pac / Viet Nam
cruises. I remember the Providence as a "spit & polish"/ "by
the book" ship. I'm glad to see an association was formed and
this web site/message board is available. Smooth seas to all
who served aboard her.
Friday 02/05/1999 2:16:30am
Name:JIM DEL MONTE
E-Mail:JDI@PRODIGY.NET
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:SIMI VALLEY CA.
Comments:SAM
THANKS AGAIN FOR THE SITE.
I WAS ON BOARD FROM 8-69 -6-72.
I LEFT THE PROV. IN SUBIC BAY AFTER WE HAD THE HELO CRASH ON
BOARD.I WAS A DC-3 .I AM NOW LA COUNTY FIREMAN (23 YRS).
WHEN WE VIST SAN DIEGO I ALWAYS THINK OF THE PROV SITTING AT
PIER JULIET,AND THE QUARTER SNATCHERS TO NORTH ISLAND.
Wednesday 02/03/1999 5:52:59pm
Name:Mike Matteson
E-Mail:MichaelM@nhcorp.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:NewsGroups
Location:Cody, Wy
Comments:Missile Fire Control Technician. Came on board in
July '65 as an FTMSN and transferred off in Feb. '70 as an
FTM1.
Providence was my first ship and will always be my favorite. I
subsequently served on USS TEXAS CGN-39 Precomm and in service
Jan. '76 to May '79, USS CALIFORNIA CGN-36 Jun. '79 to Dec.
'80, and USS SOUTH CAROLINA CGN-37 Jan. '84 to Nov. '86 when I
retired.
I had some shore duty interspersed at Mare Island and Dam Neck
training commands.
I am now working for Fleet Technical Support Center, Atlantic
in Norfolk, Va. and currently live in Chesapeake, Va.
Wednesday 02/03/1999 5:30:14pm
Name:BOBBY MORRIS
E-Mail:BMMOREWORK@AOL.COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:
Comments:LOOKS GREAT SAM
YOU MUST HAVE PUT A LOT OF TIME AND WORK INTO THIS PROJECT
THANKS FOR SHARING THIS
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Tuesday 02/02/1999 2:07:47pm
Name:Jim (Alex) Alexander
E-Mail:cldangle@aol.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Arkansas 501-267-5458
Comments:Machinist Mate in forward engine room. Great site!
Monday 02/01/1999 10:26:25pm
Name:ROD DIXON
E-Mail:SPOOKWAGON
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:ELK GROVE,CA
Comments:I served aboard the USS Providence CLG 6 from 1962
thur 1966 looking for old shipmates. Thanks Sam for this web
page.
Monday 02/01/1999 12:48:55am
Name:LARRY SMOCK
E-Mail:LRSMOCK@PACBEL.COM
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:DOWNEY, CALIF 90241
Comments:SERVED ABOARD THE PROVIDENCE CLG 6 FROM OCTOBER 1966
THRU FEBRUARY 1969.
Monday 02/01/1999 9:59:36am
Name:John H. Reighley
E-Mail:jhr1205@yahoo.com
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:Kansas City, Missouri
Comments:Comments
Monday 02/01/1999 0:19:49am
Name:Rich
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Quincy, Illinois
Comments:Uncle Sam, Very impressive site, all though I've
never served in the Military. I've Always found our Naval
Fleet fascinating!! For all the other fans of this website,
I've known Sam since I was a kid and he has always been a
sailor at heart. He's written to me several times of his
sailing adventures, whether it was for our country or just a
pleasure cruise. He such a detailed and pascinate writer, that
I never get tired of hearing of a new adventure. Congrat's on
the new website. Favorite Nephew!!!
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Sunday 01/31/1999 3:29:03pm
Name:Donald Harribine
E-Mail:WASP188@aol.com
Homepage Title:NAVetsUSA
Homepage URL:http://www.navetsusa.com
Referred By:From a Friend
Location:Peabody, MA
Comments:I was on board USS PROVIDENCE (CL 82) for three
years. Spent 28 years on active duty. This ship to me was one
of the highlights of my naval career and I will never forget
her. I served on her later when she was designated CLG 6 for 2
years. Great duty and a fantastic ship. Would like to say here
that Sam Villa has created a great website and I hope more of
us will visit his homepage soon. Welcome aboard to USS
PROVIDENCE (CL 82/CLG 6). Nice job Sam.
Sunday 01/31/1999 2:51:48pm
Name:Sam Villa
E-Mail:sam@star77.com
Homepage Title:USS PROVIDENCE CL-82/CLG-6
Homepage URL:http://www.ussprovidence.org
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Location:San Diego, CA
Comments:***.Hope everyone enjoys this Web Site. I will be
making updates and improvements from time to time.
Please feel free to email or mail info or photos or personal
stories for consideration to this web site.
Always anxious to learn new things. I want to give credit to
Jack Reighley (USS Providence Association) for contacting me
and encouraging me to create this web site and for the active
support of Don Harribine USN (Ret.) editor of "The Jolly
Roger," and Mike Matteson, FCCM USN (Ret) for his continuous
help and feedback. In conclusion, it is my pleasure to donate
this site to the crew, families, and friends of Providence.
.....Sam
Sunday 01/31/1999 2:15:36pm
Name:Linda Villa
E-Mail:
Homepage Title:
Homepage URL:http://
Referred By:Just Surfed On In
Location:San Diego
Comments:Ahoy Mates!
Permission granted to come aboard.
As the wife of seamen/webmaster Sam Villa and the daughter of
a WWII Lt.Cdr., I salute
the courageous service of the men and women in the US Navy.
Linda Villa (1st Mate)
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