USS H. W. GILMORE AS-16
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Established April 15, 1987
2 January,2008
As
we all get older, often our thoughts return to our youth,
particularly our time aboard the
USS Howard W. Gilmore AS-16
The
USS Howard W. Gilmore AS-16 was taken out of active service in
1980, and sadly to say she has been taken out of the ghost fleet and
at the present time she is being cut up for scrap. Many of us recall
that first time we climbed that steep accommodation ladder to reach
the Quarterdeck. For many, especially those to whom this would be
their first ship, it was an awesome experience. Such a huge mass of
steel and all those decks and compartments to find one’s way
about. Who can forget the long chow lines, the crowded compartments,
the mid-watches, and the welcome cry of ”Liberty party muster
on the Quarter Deck!” And more than these, the great
friendships made in those long days and nights at sea. Friendships
that we thought would last forever. But we left the Gilmore, got
separated, and mislaid those names and addresses. What would you give
to relive some of those cherished memories?
In 1987 some Plank Owner’s got together and formed the USS
Howard W. Gilmore Memorial Association. Here is a
perfect opportunity to find a receptive audience for all those sea
stories you’ve been saving all these years. Our dues are only $10.00 a
year. At least three times a year you’ll receive a newsletter
with stories, photographs, and all kinds of information about the
various “lives” of the Gilmore. Whether you served in
World War II, Korea, or later, there will be something for everyone.
It might be a letter to the editor or a photograph of Sea operations.
Or perhaps a candid shot, of possibly you and your buddies on
liberty. There will be current news about our reunion where old
shipmates and their wives and friends meet for a few days at some
pleasant location. Over the past years we’ve gathered at such
places as Chicago, Portland, Norfolk, San Diego, Niagara Falls,
Boston, Mobile, St. Louis, Seattle and Charleston, SC. Our next Reunion is scheduled.
With over 340 names in our data base, it’s possible that
you’ll meet that swabbie you went on liberty with. So why not
take a chance on what we all think is a pretty good deal. To join
simply fill out the enclosed membership form and mail along with a
$10.00 check
payable to the USS Gilmore Memorial
Association. We certainly would like to have you as a member.
Sincerely,
Bob
Munjas, Sec’y, -Treas.
440
West 40th St.
Shadyside,
Ohio 43947
740-676-5582
moonmunj3@aol.com
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