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USS Howard W. Gilmore (AS-16)
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Roger Mann dolph66@aol.com
Naples, Fl.. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from 1970 untill i got out in 72 I was one of the "burning bush" sailors that transferred to the Gilmore. I was a TMT-2 in the after torpedo shop. It broke my heart to see the video of the Bush being torpedoed. Happy new yr to all
-Sun Dec 30 07:47:09 PST 2007
Robert maldonado
USA
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Hoping to reconnect with old shipmates, please e mail me and let me know how things are going, miss my shipmates. MA1 Maldonado
-Thu Dec 27 10:28:39 PST 2007
JOHN KAMINSKI(SKI) johnkaminski@yahoo.com
LITHIA, FL. USA
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WELL ITS LOOKS LIKE WE MADE ANOTHER YEAR.

SKI
-Wed Dec 26 15:45:23 PST 2007
Earl vidrine evidrine@gt.rr.com
Orange , txNM. USA
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Merry Christmas and happy 08 to all you Gilmore shipmates, I was on board from july 1959 to Sept 1972 .. Ronald W. Myers and I both reported aboard as DC1 and were both assigned to the carpenter, Iver L Jones And another fist class named "KING" were already aboard. CWO3 Gustofson was division off. soon after reporting aboard,Jones, Myers and I all went up for chief and were all promoted in july 59. That threw a monkey wrench into the carpentar shop assignments, Luckily a new program {NAVCAT} was opening up so we volunteered and were assigned the NAVCAT TEAM, Jones remained in charge of the carpenter shop, The program,navcat, became so popular that
NAVPERS spred it around the navy. Thanks to an outstanding CO, XO and Persommel officer and not excluding the medical officer.

I've said all that,to say this !! Out of all the ships I served on --- Maury, Vulcan, LST 880, Utina, Betelgeuse, Skagit, Midway

The Gilmore was the best duty of my 25 year career. Not only because I enjoyed the work, personnel and Charleston, but because it helped me through to rest of my naval career. I went form Gimore to DCA on Betelgeuse to Ops off US naval reserve flt, Orange Tx. To Engineer officer on Skagit to Repair Off on Midway Where I retired LT. U.S.N. after two cruise to Viet Nam, I would love to hear from my old Gilmore shipmates, God's favor to you all.


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-Wed Dec 26 08:31:33 PST 2007
David P LaFayette
Clinton, MA. USA
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I heard about the web page from a friend of mine that I've stayed in contact with over the years. We both served aboard the "Gilmore" from 1969-1973. It was good to see some pictures of her. Alaways wondered what happened to her. Brought back a lot of good memories. Some of the best people & best times were during my service abaord Gilmore.
-Mon Dec 24 03:21:52 PST 2007
Francis A. Grafford Sr. fgrafford@verizon.net
Kane, Il.Just checking in. USA
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Just checking in again to see if we have anymore shipmates that has found this site. Am planning on going to reunion
-Sat Dec 22 08:22:17 PST 2007
Doyle Smith dmsmith10@ca.rr.com
Covina, Ca. USA
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My Brother-in-law Hanzel Bonds was on the Gilmore, I think during the Korean war. I was on The Bushnell from Sept. or Oct. of 1955 until shore duty in Feb. 1957. I came to the ship from Bainbridge, Md. boot camp company 318. Those were the days my friends. As the saying goes, "we thought they would never end". These web sites are great. I visit the Bushnell site alot. I am surprised that many more ex shipmates from both ships don't visit these sites. I watch the video of the sinking of that old ship and get a lump in my throat. I'm sure the crew from the AS-16 do also. Being just a few days before Christmas let me wish all of those who read this a great and healthy season.
-Fri Dec 21 21:02:53 PST 2007
Dan Heemsbergen dlheemsbergen@awsllc.net
Ottumwa, Iowa. USA
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I served from march 1974 to march 1975 in the boilerroom. Had some good times . I just found this site .
-Mon Dec 17 14:16:13 PST 2007
Jim McCusker slohnd585@aol.com
Boston, MA. USA
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I served on board the Gilmore from Jan 79 until Sept. 80; Still remember the week and a half with no showers while bringing the ship back from La Maddalena. I was in the R4 repair shop as an ET4 and also served on Shore Patrol. Would love to hear from old friends.
-Mon Dec 17 07:02:19 PST 2007
Jay M. Gottshall Suddenly2@VERIZON.NET
Harrisburg, PA. USA
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I served abord the Gilmore 1967/1968 and an IC Electrician in the repair group.Though not real glamerous as ships go, it is one I will never forget. Sorry to see her go.

Jay M. Gottshall
-Fri Dec 14 16:45:22 PST 2007
Bob Graves graves.smokeyvalley@yahoo.com
Olive Hill, Ky. USA
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Served from 1978to 1980 in the Gyro shop. Good Times!
-Fri Dec 14 13:12:07 PST 2007
Bob Graves graves.smokeyvalley@yahoo.com
Olive Hill, KY. USA
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Servered in the IC repair shop from 1977 to 1980. Meet a lot of great shipmates and had a lot of good memoirs. I wish I would had stayed with her to her decimation but I wanted to get state side. I remimber the day the hostages were taken in Iran. That was a busy week! To all my IC'man friends, I say Hello!
-Fri Dec 14 06:47:34 PST 2007
Albert R. Burkey Jr. stuelect@netzero.net
Palm City, Fl.. USA
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Served on the Gilmore from 1963 to 1965 in repair div. as electrician.
-Mon Dec 10 12:40:25 PST 2007
Bob Mendez bobmendx1@aol.com
Teaneck, NJ. USA
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I reported to the AS 16 Howard W. in March 69 right out of boot camp (10 Dec 68) , She had just gotten back from Gitmo when the screws came off and sat on I think it was Pier Papa. I remember the Dunkin Donuts truck pulling along side on my first Sunday morning on board ... On my first Quarter Deck watch we had one of many "Black Bag" Drills security breach's The Chief of watch told me to run down the forward brow take cover and point my 1911 up the gang way. My dear old dad told me never to point a unloaded weapon so I put in a clip and chambered a round . on board 3 weeks and got written up that's when I heard about the Capt. re-commissioning of the brig...... Sadly I was only on for a few months then went westpac. I still wonder why the forward mount 52? had a metal rigging around it sort of like a patio awning . She was a good ship with a fine crew
-Sat Dec 8 17:18:36 PST 2007
Daniel L. Pyles Loyeboy@planters.net
Guyton, Ga.. USA
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Hi Eldon
I was on the Happy one From March 1963 to May 1966,From an FAout of Boot camp to SFM-2, Had a wonderful time on the old gal,sometimes I remember alot about those times,Charleston SCwas agood place to serve,compared to others I had the pleasure,I have been trying to locate one of my shipmates for years if anyone Could help thank you very much PM-1 Richard Shonders, last stationed on Simon Lake in 1968 in the Holy Loch


Daniel L. Pyles SR.
-Fri Dec 7 19:05:41 PST 2007
Rick Martin Keewee3458@aol.com

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Hi! I am posting this query for my dad Rick Martin. Server on the Howard W. Gilmore in the 1950's. I belive he was there 1950 to 1956. He is 76 yrs old and always telling us that serving on the Gilmore was a great experience for a 19yr back in the day. He has a USS Gilmore hat and wears it every day. He worked on a shuttle tender, bringing officer from the boat to shore. Anyone reconize his name, please email me.
-Mon Dec 3 09:05:57 PST 2007
Joe E Aycock jaycock2@cfl.rr.com
Melbourne, FL. USA
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I served aboard GILMORE from March 1975 to April 1977 as Weapons Repair Officer. Had some super personnel in Weapons. Enjoyed my tour aboard her.
-Fri Nov 30 12:18:18 PST 2007
charles E Dodd edward56@charter.net
gadsden, ala. USA
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hi i was on gilmore from 1972 to 1974 . iwas a hull tec
-Thu Nov 29 12:57:23 PST 2007
Jim Barres
Canastota, ny. USA
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-Tue Nov 27 14:18:16 PST 2007
Glenn R. Sumrall ricksum@ptsi.net
Beaver, OK. USA
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Eldon,

Was just reading a "Letters from my Shipmates" by Bob Stothfang to you. I too was in the R4 division as an ETR-5 and aboard from '63 - '67 but don't remember you nor Bob. I do remember some guys from the calibration shop, one who had an amateur radio license and also worked for a radio station in Charleston, Don't recall his call sign nor the station he worked for.

My training was on submarine radar. My duty station underway was CIC.

My memory has started failing so can't remember any shipmates.

I do have a pic of a gtoup of us on the helo-deck during a cookout on the return from Operation Springboard in 1967 which I'll scan and email to you in the hopes someone will recall the names of the shipmates.

Will you be at the reunion in May?
Sincerely,
Glenn (Rick) Sumrall
-Mon Nov 26 12:44:45 PST 2007
Eldon Brown eldonb@ebcon.com
Monroe, wa. USA
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The Ships Log is now accepting entries, after a long fight with system failures. Thanks for standing by.
-Sun Nov 25 15:34:27 PST 2007
David G. Tuttle dtuttle@iowatelecom.net
Persia, Iowa. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore from April 1960 - May 1962 in DC Div. I left the Gilmore and went to the USS Hunley. Had a great time aboard the Gilmore.
-Mon Oct 22 04:33:59 PDT 2007
Jon Scott
Charleston, Texas. USA
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My uncle, T. J. Scott 1914-1995 was naval officer in World War II. He was a member of the original crew of the Gilmore. He was abord the Gilmore when she was christened in San Francisco. his wife, Juanita was among the navy wives at the ceremony. Aunt Juanita passed away last January 2007.


-Thu Oct 11 21:08:02 PDT 2007
Pasquale Guerrieri
Brooklyn, NY. USA
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I boarded the Gilmore in the month of March in the year 1969. My rank was FN in the engineering department. I worked out of the carpenters shop making cruise boxes and walnut plaques for brass ensigneer. I worked aboard the old WW11 pig boats along with the nuclear subs. We came out of the yards went on a shake down cruise to gitmo..today you hear alot about gitmo back then the only people who knew about it were in the Navy. I really grew up and knew what seasickness was after that cruise. We were in a storm that lasted forever, or at least it felt that way. September of 1970 I was transfeered to a floating dry dock in Groton CT. When we were there we set-up the blocks for the subs to sit on while the hulls were sand blasted. The Gilmore has always been in my heart. At that young age I did not realize how important that experiece would be and how often I would think back to those days.

An older and wiser sailor,
Pasquale Guerrieri


-Thu Oct 11 15:04:29 PDT 2007
Gayle Parry ibselling@cox.net
Oklahoma City, OK. USA
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I am trying to put together any information on my dad and his navy experience. He passed away two years ago and I have very little information. I do have a couple of pictures of him in Key West in 1947-48. One he is on a "baseball team" in another he mentions the names Butt, Lerch, Barr, Zeller & McCormack. I have one other name, Jerry Gruber. If anyone knew my dad, BERT WALKER, I would love to hear from you. Thanks.
-Wed Oct 10 18:00:35 PDT 2007
CHUCK TAYLOR LONGDUKDON666@YAHOO.COM
FLUSHING, OHIO. USA
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SERVED ON GILMORE FROM 1971 TO 1972 IN THE CARPENTER SHOP.
-Wed Oct 3 15:35:28 PDT 2007
Jim Conrey jgconrey@hotmail.com
Louisville, Ky. USA
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Reported aboard Gilmore right out of Torpedoman "A" School, just in time for the Cuban Missle Crisis in October 1962, a bit scary. Also aboard when JFK had the bad luck to go to Dallas. Served in Gilmore until March 1965 when separated from active duty. Served officially as a Torpedoman in the steam shop, below the after mess decks. In reality I spent a lot of time (9 months) as a mess cook, 3 months as compartment cleaner and 3 months as "Captain of the Head". On occasion I did see a torpedo. That was two lifetimes ago and the longer I am away from the Navy, more fond are the memories. It was a good experience for a young guy, learned some hard life lessons, such as Don't give a TMC instructions as how to have self gratification. That stunt got me, deservedly, three days in the Marine Brig on bread & water. A good lesson learned. Would be glad to hear from anyone who served same time as myself. Where is Dirty Debbie?
-Thu Sep 27 09:02:34 PDT 2007
howard s neikam puppthecat@yahoo.com
nottingham, pa. USA
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I went aboard the Gilmore fresh from boot camp,(after two week leave)in Sept.of 1961. She was in the yards at Charleston at the time.I served on board from Sept. of 1961 until August of 1965, most of that time spent in AER, (aft engine room). Upon my discharge in August of 61, she was once again in the yards, this time at Portsmouth, Va. Those years on board the Gilmore were some of the best years and most memorable of my life. I am proud to be a part of her heritage.
-Wed Sep 26 22:53:58 PDT 2007
Marvin Guerry Stewart mguerry@localnet.com
Poplarville, MS.. USA
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I served aboard the U S S Howard W. Gilmore from 1959 - 1961 in the optical shop. Does any one have a plack that they could make a copy of for me?
Marvin Guerry Stewart

-Wed Sep 26 13:38:10 PDT 2007
dennis grace dnbgrace@verizon.net
upland, ca. USA
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I Dennis Earl Grace served on the Gilmore from 64' to 66'.
-Sat Sep 22 14:13:37 PDT 2007
Doug Pigsley vivasgirl5@earthlink.net
Seattle, Wa. USA
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Hello Folks,
Looking for shipmates of my father's, Harlan Jay Pigsley. On the Gilmore from 1952-1959. If you contact me (his son) I can hook you up by phone or other means. He's going to big 75 years old this year and talks fondly of his time in the Navy. Thanks, Doug
-Tue Sep 4 16:54:38 PDT 2007
Pierre Blanquart maryjrbay@aol.com
carrollton, va. USA
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I was a Ops ETSN in 1978-79 and I remember "Rocky" aka ET1 Larry Kuln, "Swede", Curt Everett, Vic Slaw, Popadak,Steve Henry and good old Leo Decardas. I retired in 1997 and have settle in Va. and life is good. The Silly Gilly was my first ship and I liked La Madd and Losing that base will be missed.
-Thu Aug 30 18:01:44 PDT 2007
Tim Taylor ttaylor0443@charter.net
Tuscaloosa, AL.. USA
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I was on the Gilmore from late 1979 till she was decom. in VA. I was a young 17 year old that had never been away from Alabama. I learned a lot from those times and met a lot of good friends. I was in the DC shop. I see below one of my shipmates that was in my shop, Rick Castro signed the book. I remember you boxing. I got out of the Navy after finishing my tour on USS Canopus AS-34. This site brings back some good times that I shared with good friends. I still have lots of pictures.
-Wed Aug 22 12:42:18 PDT 2007
Lenny Weinberg lennyweinberg@gmail.com
Nebury Park, CA. USA
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I was aboard the Happy Howie from 11/60 to 12/63, had the best time of my life during that time.

I was mostly a deckhand, but spent a short time in the chow hall.

Anyone remeber me?

I'm sorry but I can't remember a single name of any of my shipmates. I will turn 65 this December and have recently started having memory problems.

I hung out with a submariner that we called Waco, (from Waco Texas) and another sugmariner named Denny. Those are the only names I remember.

Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

I have lived in California since I was discharged in January 1964.

-Mon Aug 20 17:55:20 PDT 2007
Harold E Coburn HCOBURN@tampabay.rr.com
Beverly Hills, Fl. USA
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Served aboard Gilmore 1957-59.
-Mon Aug 20 09:00:55 PDT 2007
Robert Maldonado pi.maldonado@yahoo.com
Pomona , n.j.. USA
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Trying to keep in touch with old shipmates ,met some of the best people in my life. wanting to thanks my shipmates for a great time and friendship.please e mail me asap,,,pi.maldonado@YAHOO.COM
-Wed Aug 15 16:44:15 PDT 2007
tom unger tunger@alb.edu
reading, pa. USA
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I am looking for Steve Pfeiffer, does anyone know where he is? I am still in contact with Gary Lyell from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, I visit him once in a while.
Both Steve&Gary served with me in the Damage Control Division.
-Mon Aug 13 10:41:42 PDT 2007
R. Lee Adkins navlee@comcast.net
Houston , TX. USA
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Lee Adkins - TM3, Weapons Department (SUBROC Shop). Sardinia Italy 1975/76. I remember working with Roy Rimmele, Greg Convey, Mike Piotroski, Pat Hatcher, TMCM Sala, CWO Holt and Commander Tow. Many others as well, but unfortunately names come to and leave me over time.

I really enjoyed my tour of duty aboard the USS Howard W. Gilmore and learned a lot while stationed aboard the majestic old lady. Sardinia was a great place for a young man in his prime of life to be stationed as well. Great food, beaches and scenery were easily available during off-duty hours. I think about the place, ship, people I met and experiences often with very fond memories.
-Fri Aug 10 13:59:53 PDT 2007
Tony Decker timbpaint@aol.com
Grand Junction, CO. USA
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Some friends I was stationed with when The Gilmore was in Sardinia, Italy contacted me and told me of the web site. So I thought I would check it out and sign the ships log while I was here.
-Mon Aug 6 23:08:16 PDT 2007
Mike Blachowicz Rivershore@Frontiernet.net
Darien, NY. USA
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I left the ship in 1953 but have pictures and many memories of the time in Key West. I discovered the HW Gilmore Mem Assn in 2004 and attended the reunion in Charleston in 2006. Best thing I ever did. Met 75 great guys and had a memorable time.
-Fri Jul 27 18:38:45 PDT 2007
John Hill kyelloboaol.com
Florence, KY. USA
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Was a MR in shop 31 with Chief Knox 61-64. A lot of good memories. Would like to see Charleston again. Thanks for this web site. love it.
-Thu Jul 26 12:15:13 PDT 2007
Willard W. Moore ocwfd7@ hotmail.com
Fort Walton Beach, FL. USA
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MMFA 66 to 68 Shop 38 .Did't know how good it was on the Gilmore!
-Wed Jul 25 21:05:47 PDT 2007
GREGORY BERG (R-1 DIVISION) flashyourcash@gmail.com
WHEATFIELD, IN. USA
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I served on the gilmore in 76' & 77' in the carpenter shop R-1 Division, I was 17 years old when I went in & I am 48 now

We also did insulation work on the subs, talk about tight quarters!!!!!!!

Spent alot of time in the beer hall lol, I found this site yesterday & man does it bring back the memories, Me & 3 other guys had an apartment on lamad & we had the time of our lives when we were off duty, we had bikes & rode them everywhere, used to go camping alot on the long weekends, Anyone that remembers me e-mail me, I would love to see how things are going with you, PJ from florida if you read this you are still my main man lol Man the fun we had together in some of those ports, To anyone that served around the time I was there I would love to hear from you also
To all that served on the USS GILMORE "GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS"

-Tue Jul 24 10:23:23 PDT 2007
William E. Smith ws.smith@siemens.com
Vero Beach, Fl. USA
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I served on the Happy Howard from Key West to LaMaddalina from 72-74 It was a great time and I got to see things I would never have got to see in my one red light town, I left the Gilmore and went to the USS Puget Sound AS-38 Sub Tender and got out of the Navy in 76. I now work for Siemens Power Generation as a Project Engineer building Gas power plants all over the world. I don't get home much these days but 6 more years and I go home for good and ride my Harley until I die. Take Care All....
-Tue Jul 24 07:38:08 PDT 2007
Mike Roll zardoz@verizon.net
Mt. Vernon, wa.. USA
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Was on board from 76-77, fwrd. engine room,Lt. burrows was engineer when reported aboard, all ways remember him stopping by to say hi and share a joke at morning muster. Naples drydock, spent all my free time at mamma sitas up in the gut, even though it was suppose to be off-limts. he! he! LPO was 1st class Fields. Ate a lot of spigetti and calimari at the seven dawarves cafe. sure miss sadinia and my ship mates.
-Sat Jul 14 17:48:09 PDT 2007
Dan Howell ltdan190@yahoo.com
Beaumont, Tx. USA
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Hey guys, looking for old shipmates. Go to this address (Navy, TogetherWeServed.com) and sign up for free. Tell them that I sent you HT2 Dan Howell. Post your info and get some up date on old friends and visit all this sight has to offer. There are several from the Gilmore here already. Thanks Dan
-Fri Jul 13 19:05:12 PDT 2007
John Weakley ETC(RET) jlwindrose@juno.com
St. Petersburg, FL. USA
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Served aboard from Jan 59 to Jul 63 in ET shop R-4 div.

Those were some good times. Sailed Happy Howard from Key West to Charleston and all the trips to Gtmo, San Juan, Kingston, St. Thomas, New York, and Norfolk.

These are the places where I learned to drink with good friends (boy did they lead me astray). I saw couple familiar name in the Ships Log book and will e-mail them.

I did find this site by chance but it brings back a lot of memories.

Good luck to all.
-Thu Jul 12 12:10:49 PDT 2007
John Weakley
St. Petersburg, FL. USA
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-Thu Jul 12 08:10:32 PDT 2007
Lawrence W. Collins se_hatcher@hotmail.com
Novi,, Michigan. USA
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I am writing this entry for my 90 year old father who served on the Howard W. Gilmore during the year 1944. He was in charge as repair manager while serving aboard the tender. He would be very interested to know if anyone else was aboard at that same time. He remembers Pearl Harbor and the Marshall Islands, Majurno, Mare Island, California etc.

Like to hear from anyone around that same year in history!

-Sun Jul 8 22:24:40 PDT 2007
Steve Puckett RM3 sjpuckett2208@yahoo.com
Decatur, AL. USA
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Hello Shipmates!

I served aboard the Gilmore from 1973-1975. I was the first bartender at the Beer Hall which was a metal building. It was a great place where we all had many laughs. I saw ATAN John Hofmann's entry from Norflk, VA. I worked with your Dad Ollie Hofmann. We were all good friends and many of the friendships still exist today. I would like to say hello to Rob Giddy, Eddie Comeir, Ollie Hofman, Paul Collins, Mark Young, Crazy Harold, Hildabraent, Joe Pierce, and so many more. I wish you all well and thanks for the website!

Steve Puckett

-Sun Jul 8 21:17:16 PDT 2007
Ron Stringer rws5000@hotmail.com
Palm Bay, FL. USA
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Hi,

I was an electrician for Ingalls in Pascagoula when the Gilmore was there for her final overhaul in '72 before leaving for the Med. I remember pulling equipment off that was dated 1939 and before, most of the wiring was still fabric-wrapped, and asbestos was EVERYWHERE!!!! The bow rose 3-4 feet when they removed the forward gun turret and, all in all, it was an experience of a lifetime to work on a ship that fought in the last really big brawl. I had left the Air Force about a year before, went to college for a while, and got married. About 3 months later I reenlistd in the AF and continued my career, retiring as a MSgt (E-7) in '93. Coincidently, I arrived in Sardinia for duty at Mt Limbara in Jan of '81, not too long after the Gilmore left. (I think) We always thought it was "amusing" the procedure you guys had to go through to make a "Momma Call" back to the states using the Commodores stateside access line. What you probably didn't know was that we were using the line too to make our calls. We would patch our site phone over to you, grab the "good" line, and talk away. We would patch a speaker in so we could hear if a call was being made and pull our patch so your call could go through--that's why sometimes you had to dial twice, we weren't quick enough on pulling the patches. We had a 12 channel system shooting to you on a 24" dish and were giving you voice, data, and AFN channels, with AFN simo'd on two channels so the voice bandwidth would be somewhat reasonable. It didn't work too well--not enough BW, but it was the best we could do with what we were being given to send to you. Both times I was at Limbara the Orion was our commissary supply for the site, our cook used to go once a month and draw for the chow hall on site. Being a remote, isolated, unaccompanied site, we were issued the same food the submarines got...and we really enjoyed it. We almost lost him once when he was transferring goods at the pier and fell down between the landing craft and the pier--he got banged up a bit but nothing got broke, but he was REALLY sore for a few days!! Occasionally we would arrange volleyball matches between us and some of the navy people at La Mad, we would pack a bunch of guys in the site ambulance and drive down to take the ferry over--unless it was summertime. More than once we got stranded with our vehicle at La Mad when the ferry crews decided to go on strike for the afternoon because it was too nice a day to work! This is a good site and I hope everyone is able to meet up with the people they're looking for. Just thought you might like a perspective from the other service in the area...

Ron Stringer
MSgt, USAF (ret)

(Remember the Italian conversation equations: 1 Italian talking was a conversation, 2 was an argument, 3 was a riot, and 4 was a revolution!!)
-Fri Jun 29 23:10:37 PDT 2007
GERALD "JAKE" JACOBS SJA5658877@AOL.COM
PHILADELPHIA, PA.. USA
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I SERVED ON THE GILMORE FROM FEB. 1956 TO JAN. 1959 IN THE OPTICAL SHOP. I WAS DISCHARGED AS AN OM2.I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY SHIPMATES TO TALK OVER THE GOOD OLD DAYS.
IT WAS GREAT TO LOOK OVER SOME OF THE LETTERS ON THIS WEB SITE.
-Tue Jun 26 13:00:42 PDT 2007
cliff thomas alton1949@hotmail.com
moncks corner, sc. USA
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Just signing back on for 07. Was on the happy howie dec.-67-may 70 great times. Left chas. for about 3 yrs. came back in 73 been here everysince. Retired from the shipyard here so I had about 35 yrs. doing something with the US-NAVY. Now its grands and riding my harley. smooth sailing to all and God bless our troops in harms way. Any old shipmates out there look me up. W`ell have a cold one.
-Tue Jun 19 09:28:36 PDT 2007
Michael McGreevy aapettyofficer@yahoo.com
Cape Coral, , Fl. USA
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Michael J McGreevy MNDV


Served on the USS Gilmore from 1961 to 1964 as a
diver. Passed away Aug. 2006

Died of cancer believed to be caused by nuclear subs he dived on in the florida keys. Did any one else get cancer caused by nuclear radiation from there MOS?
Doctors agree with the theory the Navy doesn't.

He is now buried at the St. Petersburg Veterans Cemetery in Florida.

-Thu Jun 14 20:26:30 PDT 2007
Mike Boone boonedano@yahoo.com
madison, wi.. USA
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WOW,76,77,78, Was an I.C.men,I.C.Shop, lived on Lamad,remember smokers? A.K.A. Merciless Mike the Spike? what a great time,Athens,S.France,Palma,Barsalona,dry dock in Napoli.My house had a mout on one side,& eight ft. walls with jagged glass on top.Hope to here from some old buds. Email me.
-Thu Jun 14 10:42:39 PDT 2007
Richard Painter richard2222@yahoo.com
Sarasota, FL. United States
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I served from 1961 - 1963 as an EM2C on board in Charleston SC. We made a sea trials cruise to Gitmo after a Nukie Boat retrofit in July 1963. Great time!

-Tue Jun 12 16:05:30 PDT 2007
mike boone boonedano@gmail.com
madison, wi.. USA
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76,77,78 what a good time. I.C.men, & smoker [boxer],lived on lamad, ran ic shop. Capt. Hackett would call me son,came in handy at captains mass.got a letter of comendation for fighting fire of commisary on santo stefano.
-Sun Jun 10 16:47:39 PDT 2007
William Hurt williamhurt@comcast.net
Leesburg, Florida. USA
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Thanks to the Crew of the Howard Gilmore when she served as the tender for SubRon 4 in Charleston South Carolina. The men of the gilmore made our lives much easier (those who rode the boats out of the Cooper River) in the mid-60's.

I just wanted to take the opportiunity to say thanks for a job well done.

William Hurt
USS Pollack (SSN 603)
Gone but not forgotten.
-Wed Jun 6 09:53:52 PDT 2007
paul green
vineland , njsear. USA
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proud to serve aboard from january 4 1962 till march 5 1965 great times in charleston sc
-Mon Jun 4 17:10:08 PDT 2007
John Beakley
Las Cruces, NM. USA
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Served from 58 - 59 in Shop 67, ET shop while the Happy Howard was at Key West. Was on board when Pink Petticoat was filmed (Pink Submarine).
Remember Huddelston but few others. He sold me a gun which I still have.
We loaded up for a trip to Lebenon which never occured.
We also visited Havana before Castro and had a good time playing handball in the wee hours against the locals barefoot in dress whites.
Left to join Clamagore in spring 59.
j

-Sun Jun 3 16:01:16 PDT 2007
Robert F Blackwell
Taylors, SC. USA
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Retired Chief Torpedoman on Submarines. Worked for CSS4 on Gilmore. Loaded a lot of weapons from the Torpedo Shop. Had a lot of friend in the shop. Was onboard Trout and Odax in Charleston SC. Found you from Submarinesailor.com.

-Sun May 27 19:19:38 PDT 2007
ATAN John Hofmann
Norflk, VA. USA
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My father Radioman Oliver Hofmann was stationed on the Gilmore in 1972-1974.
-Thu May 24 10:26:08 PDT 2007
FN Richard R. Castro
Jackson Heights, N.Y.. USA
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The Gilmore was my first ship I was assigned to at the age of 19. I was stationed there from Aug-79 to Aug-80 and was asigned to the D.C. Workshop. I box alot of smokers there and made it to the finals in Naples loosing a split decision. These were the best times of my life. I retired in Mar-99 as an HT1/SW from the USS Mckee AS-43. Wish I could go back in time and relive both the good and bad. Phil Creasey, Albert Lachance, Dean Noyes, Clifton Lewis (My boxing team mate and brother), where are you and may you all be safe and sound. To all my shipmates, Gods speed.

Rick Castro
-Sun May 20 12:59:25 PDT 2007
MIKE MATCHETT@TXCYBOR.COM
RICHARDS, TX. USA
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I SERVED ON THE GILMORE FROM 9/69-02/71.HAD SOME FINE LIFE LONG FRIENDS AND TIMES ON THE OLD GIRL.I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HELLO TO WAYNE HUBSCHMIDT,WAYNE HOUGH,BRUCE THINGSTEAD,JIMMY BRISENDINE,CHIEF PETE,R.D.BOYETTE,CARL SMITH,STEVE YANT,RICHARD WEISMAN,JIM SETSER,JOE HALASCY,LARRY BIRD,GARY SETMAN,DOUG MANSUR,CHIEF WARREN,W.T.CLAWSON.I KNOW I HAVE MISSED A BUNCH OF PEOPLE,IT HAS BEEN ALONG TIME,ALSO IT BEEN ALMOST 40 YEARS AGO.I WAS IN THE RUBBER&PLASTICS SHOP.

-Thu May 17 12:44:41 PDT 2007
Rick Booker [EN3] bbooker@wi.rr.com
Kenosha, Wi.. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore 1976-1978.'' LaMad'' I was deeply saddened when I saw her in scrap status. She was a great ship with a good bunch of guys. Lots of good memories. Remember when the HT's welded up the chair for the Capt.?

-Tue May 15 17:57:40 PDT 2007
Rick Booker [EN3] bbooker@wi.rr.com
Kenosha, Wi.. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore 1976-1978.'' LaMad'' I was deeply saddened when I saw her in scrap status. She was a great ship with a good bunch of guys. Lots of good memories. Remember when the HT's welded up the chair for the Capt.?

-Tue May 15 17:54:44 PDT 2007
CHRIS A ZERFASS CHRIS@BROWNDAUBDODGE.COM
NAZARETH, PA. USA
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I WAS A CREWMEMBER ATTACHED TO THE DC SHOP. I WAS AN HT AT THAT TIME. I'M NOT SURE IF THAT IS STILL A RATE BUT I ENJOYED MY TIME ABOARD THE GILMORE. OUR HOMEPORT WAS SARDINIA. I WAS ABOARD FROM JULY 1975 TO JULY 1976.

-Mon May 14 14:03:32 PDT 2007
Bob Miller robmil@aol.com
Cheshire, CT. USA
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Hello shipmates,
I served on the Gilmore from October 1977 through March of 1979. I was the ship's lead journalist and ran the tv (Big G TV) and radio stations. Worked for BMC Weldon, who ran I Div at the time, IC1 Bill Dunlop, ET2 Gary Wilson. Worked with JO3 Monk Messer, JoSN Wayne Blount and SN Danny P'Nut Pearson. Played tackle on the Ship's football team that came in 2nd place to Sigonella in the 1979 COMFAIRMED tournanment in Rota, Spain. God what mememories.... 25 cent Old Milwaukee's in the beer hall....Running movie marathon's on a Sat night...and the liberty cruises to Palma De Majorca, Barcelona and Athens...

Anyone who remembers me, please feel free to drop a line.
-Mon May 14 07:06:17 PDT 2007
Doug Keller
Connersville, In. USA
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I was on the Gilmore from Jan. 1976 to Jan 1977. I was a HTFN in the shipfitters shop, or as we called it the Animal Locker. As this was my first ship, I was saddened to hear she was scrapped. Many memories of the Rock, and the cruises to Spain and France. Any one from this time frame or from the R-1 Division I would like to hear from you. My address is Doug Keller, 324 Vine, Connersville, Indiana 47331.

Anyone remember the fire on the Rock in July 1976 or Pirates Cove in Palau?
-Tue May 1 18:34:52 PDT 2007
Arthur B. Clark mindi_embry@yahoo.com
in. USA
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I served on the USS Howard W. Gilmore AS 16 from 1943 to 1945 in the Phillippines. I was in the ship's company (repairing the ship rather than the subs).
-Mon Apr 30 18:04:16 PDT 2007
Walter Darnall walt_cathy@comcast.net
Lake Placid, FL. USA
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Reported aboard the Gilmore at Charleston, S.C., in November of 1968 as a Shipfitter 3rd class and was assigned to shop 11a (Shipfitter Shop, subsequently making SF-2).

Changed homeports to Key West, Florida, in June of 1970.

Separated from Navy in July of 1971 at Key West.

I would have rather the Gilmore be torpedoed and sunk like the Bushnell (AS 15), instead of being turned into razor blades.

I fully enjoyed my time on the Gilmore and have fond memories of her.


-Sat Apr 28 08:26:01 PDT 2007
Ken Lombardi Taxiwaytango@yahoo.com
Nashua, NH. USA
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Any body remember Mike Ryan (engine Room), probably in the '70s time-frame? I am sharing a Vet's Home with him, and he has some wild stories. I did not serve aboard '16 (I'm Army, Nam Huey Gunner), But thought I'd do some slinking around for him (he's not computer-savvy).

Thanks to you all for your sea-service and to your country.

Ken
-Fri Apr 20 17:50:23 PDT 2007
HT1 Kevin Mead USN Retired bulathing@yahoo.com
Jacksonville , FL.. USA
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Hey
This is a really good Site. Brings back alot of memories. Was on Howey from 1978 to Decommissioning in 1980. So many people and things remembered there. Anyone who lived in La Madd Woulod love to hear from you. I lived in La Madd behind the NSO, loved it there. Miss all the food people and the movies at the NSO compound everynight. And not to forget the great people of La Madd who were so good to us. Miss them most of all. Hope to go back there some day.

Was saddened to hear the great lady had been scapped. Does anyone Remember Commander Kleindinst (hope i spelled it right). What a great man he was. The good always die young.

Hope to hear from someone, Fair winds and following Seas TO ALL

HT1 KEVIN B. MEAD (SW) US Navy Retired
-Fri Apr 20 15:41:50 PDT 2007
GERALD (JERRY) JACOBS SJA5658877 @ AOL.COM
PHILADELPHIA, PA. USA
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I was aboard the Gilmore from 1956 to 1959. I was assigned to the optical shop
I would like to hear from any of my shipmates from the optical or instrument
shop that were aboard at this time.
-Fri Apr 20 06:32:58 PDT 2007
Jeff Bulger jb62olds@msn.com
Elk River, MN. USA
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I learned of the website from a friend of mine, who did a search for me. I had heard the Gilmore was no more but was not sure. I served on this ship from July of 1974 to August 1976, and as previously read from another I would agree that my tour helped me to grow up as well. I have been away from this for over 30 years and would say it was a great time of life for me. Sad to see a old friend go! I enjoyed my time in Italy, and learned alot there. I remember taking the Mike 8 boats to Guido's and the many trips to Spain, France and other great locations. Sent here with several of my boot camp friends and really have missed it. My memories of this will live with me forever!

Jeff Bulger
Elk River, MN.
jb62olds@msn.com
-Mon Apr 16 06:37:43 PDT 2007
Ray Lankton ray.lankton@skofirm.com
Lexington, Ky. USA
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I served on the Happy Howey from April 74-April 75 in RADCON. I ran the water room for pure water to the sub's reactors. It was located under the mess deck. We were stationed in Sardinia. One the prettiest places on earth.
-Fri Apr 13 10:44:20 PDT 2007
David R (Doc) Young dryoung429@hotmail.com
Danville, Ky. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from 1946 and 1947 in the electrical dept home port Key West.
-Fri Apr 13 08:00:29 PDT 2007
del r elder delelder@qwest.net
phoenix, az. USA
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i was abord this ship when it was comm. in 1944
-Thu Apr 12 12:41:55 PDT 2007
Donald "J" Hake Donmaura@aol.com
Dallastown, PA.. USA
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I came aboard the Howie as a Shipserviceman First Class and worked in the Shipstore office. We went to Gitmo, New Orleans, Haiti, Pasagoula, then on to the rock. I worked for Master Chief Ertsberger, then Senior Chief Smith, then I made Chief and assumed responsibilities as chief of the S-3 gang. I reported aboard in 1972. After all these years in the Navy, I try and remember some of the fine sailors that I worked with and then they worked for me. Its hard at time, some names just come back, like Dave Satterfield SH2, J. Johnson SH1, SH3 Beattie, Frank Rivera and Jenkins SH1. Any shipservicement that served with me during that time send me an e-mail. A great ship and great crew.

By the way, the anchors lost in Haiti, were due to dropping the hook from the housing verse lowering it to the waterline as required. That was the story around the mess.

-Mon Apr 9 19:06:42 PDT 2007
Ben Smith yjcrawler1@mac.com
San Diego, Ca. USA
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My grandfather was stationed on board the Gilmore at the end of WWII. I was just looking thru his old photo album, and thought I would look the ship up online. I a am currently in the Navy. I am a First Class Submarine Sonar Technician, and my grandfather is very proud of what I am doing and how far I have gotten. I am very proud of the sacrifices he made during the war.
-Mon Apr 9 13:06:47 PDT 2007
Ben Smith yjc
USA
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-Mon Apr 9 13:00:40 PDT 2007
Donald "J" Hake donmaura@aol.com
Dallastown, Pa. USA
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I arrived on the Gilmore as a SH1 with 5 other First Class SH's in the division at the time. I served with Master Chief Ertsberger SH, and Sernior Chief Smith and I made Chief under them and took over the division. We were in Key West when I made Chief and took the ship all they way through overhaul in Pascagoula, then to La Maddalina. I can alway say it was an adventure and learning experience. I can remember all the information they first put out on the area where we were to be going and the misleading information on the housing and everything.

Does any one know of Johnson, who ran the ship store and Dave Satterfield that operated the Soda fountain. If you do let me know. Or anyone else that was in the ship service gang.
-Sun Apr 8 18:33:03 PDT 2007
Lucille
USA
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My Father, Paul G., was on board the Gilmore, 15th of February 1945. He has now passed away, but I remember him talking about his Navy days.
-Sat Apr 7 12:26:53 PDT 2007
Kevin Braley kevinkbb77@aol.com
Houston, TX.. USA
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I SERVED ON BOARD FROM EARLY 1978 UNTILL LATE 1980 WAS ASSINGED TO THE O2N2 PLANT UNTILL LATE 79 AT WHICH TIME I TRANSFERED TO A-GANG. STOOD MANY A BOILER ROOM WATCH AND RUNNING THE EVAPORATORS FOR FRESH WATER. THIS SITE SURE DID BRING BACK ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES DURING THAT TIME.
-Wed Apr 4 16:22:02 PDT 2007
Debra Martin
Houst, AL. USA
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My dad, Doneal(Donald)Fondren serve on the USS H.W. Gilmore(AS-16)in 1970. This was his last duty assignment before he retired.
-Tue Apr 3 14:43:42 PDT 2007
dave morin davidmorin@netscape.com
bristol, ct. USA
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I was on the Gilmore from 1976-79, i don't remember much cause i was always drunk, i was in 1st div deck, i also operated the paravane cranes during verticle replentishment, do any of you remember those non-dtop helicopters and loading the ships stores? that was a zoo. i remember when the uss tatenall came along side we had to throw a heaving ball to them to get their mooring line, nobody could reach the destroyer we were just not reaching, so BM1 winkler gets a gun firing heaving ball and proclaims to all the deckapes "let me show you how a real sailor does it" fires the ball and it sails clean over the ships bow and into the Med, someone forgot to tie the mooring line off on the other end!

The first day i had arrived the gilmore was at sea, the italian guards were walking around with ak-47's and police dogs, this was like 2am or 0200 hours, i said to myself"where the hell am i?" the first day i got onboard, i had everything stolen out of my locker, i mean everything, and i knew who did it but couldn't prove it, so i made life hell for anyone who got on my case, i was ristricted to the ship 95% of my stay on board. Hung around with all the troublemakers. I was 18 then, i'm 50 now some of the guys who i remember were Rex Recard of deck 2 div, bm2 bill jones, BM1 Hunter, whom i got a photo of him sacked out in the bosn'hole,Joe Milbauer of ships stores, he had a starfish tatooed on the top of his hand, he was from Pilly, Sn Dave Bell,Jim barnnet used to play his electric guitar over by the ships store,BMC stadler, we called him mr spacely of spacely sprockets on the jetsons, he looked just like him, dave mosher he was this dude who was looking for an excuse to get out of the navy, i heard that he had found one,SA Dagnall of deck 2 div, MAA-2 Bolanger, he looked like wolfman jack, and just about 20 or so faces i con't put names too, oh yeah EN Gary Roberts, SA lemasters , he was this 5ft 2in tall stocky guy from kentucky that you could smell a mile away when he got out of work, SN Knight, FA Malpass to name a few.

Do any of you remember that huge mountain in la madd? the one that looked like there was a castle along its length opposite of ladd, well me joe milbauwer, bob hosteddler, rex recard, and two other guys walked about 4 miles to the base of that mountain and found a trail and climbed it to the top, the straight wall that could been seen from the sip was part of a larger section of ruins, the place was honeycombed with tunnels, so we thought that maybe it could have been at one time a monestary, we sat up there for three hours smoking hashish, and drinking vanatcha wine, we could see the gilmore moored down below, it was so small it looked like you can throw a stone at it and sink it! Well i hated that place and was glad to get out of there, i was transferred to groton subbase for the remainder of my time in the navy, i was assigned to surface craft div, lower sub base, i made all boat coxswain, got to go home on weekends cause i was only 50miles away, i straightened myself out there and made it to QM-3, two weeks after recieving my crow, i got honorably discharged to uss front porch, and for the last 35 or so years, i keep telling myself how much i'd love to go back to La Madd and see how it has changed, those days were the best days of my life and they will never come again.


-Mon Apr 2 11:00:25 PDT 2007
David Hurt hurtski@gmail.com
asheville, nc. USA
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sevred aboard her '77-'78,r-3 ic shop. After viewing fellow shipmates memories my sides hurt. too many good times. Coffee grounds stirring ups as we left, DIW, then emergency gen. snot working. Poor ole EDiv,had thier hands full. we never did get that E rating-
-Tue Mar 27 22:31:12 PDT 2007
Kevin B. Braley kevinkbb77@aol.com
houston, tx.. USA
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I was stationed on the gilmore from 1978 untill late 1980 worked in the cryogenics dept. I was just looking up the old ship to revive old memories of good times past. if anyone was stationed there during that time feel free to contact me.

kevin braley
-Tue Mar 27 16:23:12 PDT 2007
James Holmes james_holmes@neimanmarcus.com
tampa, fl. USA
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I served onboard 79-80 most of my tour was served on permanent Shore patrol under MAC weebie. If any body remembers me give me a shout out
-Fri Mar 23 16:28:16 PDT 2007
Mark B Rose markrose4357@yahoo.com
Cleveland, TN. USA
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Served aboard the Gilmore from 1975 thru 1976 in Supply Division as an SK3.
-Tue Mar 13 15:17:27 PDT 2007
Bob 'Vino" Vineyard NaturalComic3@comcast.net
San Jose, CA. USA
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Hello to all my shipmates and the sailors alike that served aboard the "GILMORE". I boarded the Gilmore shortly after 3a.m. in July 1974 with 11 other sailors. I knew immediately after that wild crazy ride from the Olbia airport to the fleet landing by Guido's bar, that duty aboard the Gilmore is going to be a blast. The van skids to a halt and the driver (a local) runs around the van to open the sliding door and nearly drags us out of the van as he yells the same sentence over and over as he screeches and swerves through town. We were left alone on the waterfront laughing and talking about the wild ride from Olbia. An hour later the Mike8 boat picked us up and took us to our new home.Two days later on Monday morning, I was assigned to the DC work shop below the machine shop port side. As a member of the DC division, I became very attached to the Gilmore.In port or underway inspections and/or repairs would typically involve going way down below decks to spaces nobody has ever seen or been for many years. Shaft alley and the hole where the anchor chains are stowed were the spookiest. The thought and pictures of her being towed down the river for dismantling makes me sad with an empty feeling within.

I made the best of the situation at San Stefano. I don't know what type of duty they're doing now over there in La Maddallena, but while I was aboard her from 7/74 to 1/76, it was billeted as isolated duty. And it was definetely isolated duty with a new beer hall and missle re-work bldg. on the west side of the base. A year later the Sea Bees built the 3 lane bowling alley. That was it!! Now--- on-line photos and web page shows a pretty good size Naval base on the island and at La Madd. We're talking Disneyland.During my time aboard the Gilmore and later while stationed at Coronado,CA., old Howie was then and always has been the only ocean going Tender in the Navy. During my 18 months aboard, we made cruises to Ville France (twice),Rota Spain, Malaga Spain, Mallorca Spain (twice),and Tunis Tunisia.

Those were some of the best memories of my life. I miss those good times. I miss my shipmates. Hope I didn't bore you too much. Been over 15 years or better that I've had such an oppurtunity to gather my memories and feelings and share them with old freinds and shipmates who been there, done that!
Thanks,
Bob Vineyard

-Sun Mar 11 04:29:10 PDT 2007
Mike Nawalaniec lb4fire@aol.com
westlake, oh. USA
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Served 1973-74 O2N2 plant
-Sat Mar 10 21:05:21 PST 2007
Fred Kozminski hulltech@sbcglobal.net
Grand Rapids, Mi.. USA
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Sardinia italy 1974-1975 The Rock. USS Howard W. Gilmore AS-16.
My first sea duty after A and C schools.
Hull Maintenance Technician HT-3 Ski.
My LPO was Petty Officer O. Heller.
I don't care what year the 16's keel was laid.
Every single crew member and the Happy Howie performed above and beyond.

I was in starboard shaft alley once underway on DC watch.
sound powered phone "shaft seal is leaking"

This is what I was told... "It always does that"

At *ahead 2/3* the 16 would vibrate*
That's not good for a Damage Control Team with a Liberty Ship built
with rivets.
My HAND SALUTE to everyone that served on the
USS Howard W. Gilmore AS-16

WE did a good job.

I went on to the USS Oak Ridge ARDM-1 Rota. Spain
Ships Damage Control Training Petty Officer
D.C. Scene Leader. Damage Control Party One.
DOCKMASTER
Portal Crane operator and rigger.
Qualified as engine room watch...
(four opposing piston Fairbanks Morse Diesels) stack fires were common when
we had a BOAT in dock. So anyone that calls a HT a turd chaser
is mistaken !!!
The AS-16 and everyone that serves or has served to defend US in any branch
or field has my respect and gratitude.

SKI

-Tue Mar 6 16:35:39 PST 2007
Harold W. (Bill) Harker sullivans1993@sbcglobal.net
Kirksville, MO. USA
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I was aboard from May 1962 - Oct. 30, 1965. I am looking for old shipmates and also a Sub-Ron 4 plaque. I would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially out of DC Division. (660)665-2335 or daughter's e-mail: sullivans1993@sbcglobal.net
-Tue Mar 6 09:12:11 PST 2007
DAVID L CHILDS DAVIDLC225@COMCAST.NET
ORANGE PARK, , FL. USA
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This is to change my e-mail from aol.com to COMCAST.NET
-Mon Mar 5 17:09:35 PST 2007
Franke, Herman H. RM-3 WD4IFN @ Charter. Net
Wilmington, NC. USA
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Another annual sign-in from a former Radioman aboard the Happy Howard. Arrived from Radioman "A" School in March of 1958 and left in May 1959 and ended up doing a tour with the International Ice Patrol in Argentia Newfoundland then joined the USS Forrestal for a nine-month Med cruise.

Would like to find some former radiomen, especially Bill Perry, "Obie", Carlos Aviles, Bob Mays.

Have a great 2007!
-Sat Mar 3 16:09:15 PST 2007
Robert B. Heidger
USA
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-Fri Mar 2 16:09:44 PST 2007
Robert B. Heidger bnbheidger@yahoo.com
Summerfield, FL. USA
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I served on the Gilmore from Dec. 1953-Aug.1954. Boarded in Boston while the ship was being serviced, and left for Key West, arriving just before Xmas 1953.

We were tied up to the pier in Key West, Fl for 7 months, except for a one month cruise to Cuba, Gonaives, Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. I was discharged on Aug. 15th 1954, and returned home to Michigan. I left service as a YN3, just before my eligibility for my YN2 rating. This many years later, I can't remember hardly any names from the ships complement of 1,053 crewmembers.

-Fri Mar 2 16:04:22 PST 2007
ROGER BISSON RBISSON@METROCAST.NET
Sanford, ME. USA
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I SERVED ON THE USS. GILMORE FROM DEC.1969 TO SEPT.1971, OUR HOMEPORT WAS IN CHARLESTON N.C. THEN MOVED TO KEY WEST FLA. IN THE SUMMER OF 1970 TO REPLACE THE USS. BUSHNELL WHICH WE HELPED DE-COMISSION

THE MOST MEMORABLE TIME OR SHOULD I SAY LEAST MEMORABLE TIME{: WAS OUR CRUISE TO NEW ORLEANS DURING THE 1971 MARDI GRAS

GREAT WEB SIGHT , THE ONLY NAME I DID RECONIZE WAS JERRY HAYNES , IF I REMEMBER HE WAS QUITE A SIGNER WHEN WE USE TO PARTY IN HIS APPT. IN CHARLESTON AND DRINK FALSTAFF BEER,

ROGER BISSON
THANKS GERRY FOR TAKING ME UNDER YOUR WING BACK THEN
-Fri Mar 2 11:46:42 PST 2007
Michael Noonan mnoonan1@wi.rr.com
Milwaukee, WI. USA
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Brought back some old memories
-Thu Mar 1 13:32:33 PST 2007
Daniel Rodriguez cookieman85730@yahoo.com
Tucson, Arizona. USA
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Hey,
I served on The USS H.W. Gilmore (AS16) from Dec 1978 to Sept 1980. Would love to find old friends to reminisce about our escapades in that beautiful paradise called the ROCK. I worked as Boat crew for small boats then as the Captains Gig coxswain. I later became an IC-man. Darn, what great memories I have of La Maddalena, Santo Estafano, and Palau.
Please feel free to contact me.

-Tue Feb 27 22:07:53 PST 2007
Jackie Voegelein Freeman gjkrcfreeman@aol.com
Raleigh, NC. USA
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Hi. I am the youngest daughter of Cdr. Gordon R. Voegelein. My father was the XO on the Gilmore many, many years ago. My dad passed away a year ago in August and I would love to hear from anyone who served with him. It would be an honor to share any memories or thoughts with my mom who misses him dearly.

Thank you so much,
From a daughter who misses him so much too!
Jackie Voegelein Freeman
-Sun Feb 25 15:40:15 PST 2007
Cory E. Clarkston coryclarkston@cableone.net
Clarkston , WA. USA
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Served aboard 78-80. Outside Mach Shop and AC&R Shop. First ship.
Now retired Engineman Senior Chief.

-Sat Feb 24 13:03:49 PST 2007
Ted Rauert ted3616@aol.com
Broad Channel, N.Y.. USA
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Hi Eldon ,this is a great site. I Was sent to the Howard W. Gilmore in May of 1958 after completing engineman school in Great Lakes. I was awaiting sub school which was booked up. I was assigned to the repair div. which was located under the machine shop,you got there through a deck hatch.I served in Key West but went with her to St.Thomas for 30 days. I remember them making the movie Pink Peticoat on the pier in front of the HWG. Tony Curtis was in the movie. They actually painted a submarine pink for the movie but I forget which one. Had some good times aboard and in Key West where I had a motorcycle, we parked the bikes in a garage behind the Casa Marina hotel. a lot of fun was had there . I have a lot more to tell but don't want to clog up your site ,lol. Capt. Michaels was our captain , and if I remember right Chief Yaeger was in charge of my shop. Hope to hear from any guys who served with me. I went with the ship up to the yards in Norfolk Va. also.
sincerely
Ted Rauert
-Wed Feb 21 14:23:27 PST 2007
Brant R. Burkhart brant10@hotmail.com
Granbury, TX. USA
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I was an IC-2 aboard the Gilmore 76-78 approximate time frame. I was assigned as a Petty Office to the Gyro shop and then to the Rubber & Plastics Shop in LaMad. Great times and I have lost contact with everyone that was in our division. J. Baker, R. Roberts, C. Bates, ETC to name a few.
Best regards to all--

-Wed Feb 21 04:09:07 PST 2007
Jerry Hayne JRHaynesr@wmconnect.com
Carlisle, Indiana. USA
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was aboard in 1968/1969 was a BM3 just looking for old ship mates,very good site keep up the good work

-Mon Feb 12 09:43:20 PST 2007
Hugh Doctorman hugh_doctorman@yahoo.com
Chandler, AZ. USA
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Just surfed in to see if there was anyone I knew signed in-- I served in the foundry from '77 to '78... spent a lot of free time liftng weights. Still do. Molder mentality, I guess. Currently work as a programmer-analyst for the State of Arizona. I've heard from a few ex-shipmates, and really enjoyed it.
-Sat Feb 10 11:07:11 PST 2007
Scott Yates scott@videoonramp.com
Newport Beach, Ca. USA
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RadioMan PO2 - 1979-1981 Loved every minute...road her back to Norfolk for decommission...
-Fri Feb 9 15:34:42 PST 2007
Mark B Rose markrose4357@yahoo.com
Cleveland, TN. USA
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Served as SK3 aboard her from 1975 to 1976.
-Thu Feb 8 10:16:46 PST 2007
Hugh Doctorman hugh_doctorman@yahoo.com
Chandler, AZ. USA
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Many thanks to Eldon for maintaining this site.

It's time for the once-a-year Ships Log book signing. I was on the Gilmore in '77 and '78, working in the foundry and (also) for LT. Kemp in P&E. Except for the interminable droning of needle guns (during the Naples yard period), the Gilmore was a great first duty station.

My free-time was mostly spent weight-lifting and swimming ridiculous distances so it's not too likely that very many people remember me; however, I've enjoyed hearing from a few ex-shipmates and would like to hear from others, as well.

-Sun Feb 4 11:42:40 PST 2007

Howard Coffey pcallis@indy.rr.com
Monticello, Ky. USA
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1948-1952. Signed the 2006 Ships Log book for my dad and he'd like for me to sign this years book also! At one time he may have been the youngest crewman on board. He spent a lot of time doing 'side cleaning' (which he loved)! Alot of great memories of Keywest. Mentioned James Forrest Gardner, Chief Hunt, Wells, William Lloyd Thomas, Bruce Davis, Pappy Shields, 4th division. Would love to hear from anyone who was on the ship during these years. Has lots of pictures with names that he's going to try and post.
-Sun Feb 4 07:12:38 PST 2007
Henry C. Johnson
Dobson, NC. USA
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I served aboard the Gilmore from October 1952 to May 1954. We were in Key West most of the time. I entered the "F" Division as a Seaman Apprentice out of boot camp and left as a FT3. I have fond memories of the Gilmore, my shipmates, and Key West. In retrospect, this was one of the most beneficial and pleasant periods of my life. I wish I had realized it at that time.
-Fri Feb 2 15:53:35 PST 2007
Richard Lutes RM3 ricklutes@verizon.net
Thurmont, MD. USA
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Was a seaman rm striker in 1963
-Tue Jan 30 18:06:05 PST 2007
Graham Dunnege gdunnege001@hvc.rr.com
Upstate, NY. USA
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Was aboard in '78 -'79. I was an ENFN In A-Gang, Boat Shop, Commodore's Barge.
Good times, Great memories.
-Thu Jan 25 17:51:05 PST 2007
Perry Walsh pwalsh@irvingisd.net
Irving, TX. USA
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I was on the Gilmore in 77 and 78. Was in the weapons department and played on the ships softball, football and basketball teams. Great times in LaMad. I am looking for a good 8x10 picture of the Gilmore that I can hang in my office. If anyone knows where I can get one I would really appreciate the help.

Perry Walsh

-Wed Jan 24 20:20:54 PST 2007
Robert S. Allen B115272@hotmail.com
Norris, TN. USA
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I was an EN-3 when I came on board in April 1968 and left the Gilmore and the navy on Aug 13 1970 in Key West as an EN-2. I worked in the auxillary gang and the O2 plant. I had the privledge to work with the late David Payne MM1, a finer man I never met, spent several watches in the O2 plant with him.

Does anyone know of the where abouts of a Charles (Chuck) H Bunting, EN-3. He left the Gilmore in 69 and went on to the USS Boston. Please forward my address to him if you know where he is or write me if you have any info.

Thank you
Bob Allen B115272@hotmail.com
-Sun Jan 21 12:44:51 PST 2007

Gary L. Sills
USA
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I was onboard the Gillmore from late 1969 until early 1973
-Fri Jan 12 19:50:37 PST 2007
VICTOR BUSH wb6gli@verizon.net
Southampton, NJ. USA
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THIS IS MY SECOND ATTEMPT TO SIGN IN--I THINK I SUCCEDEED ONE TIME BUT I CANNOT FIND THAT ENTRY. I SERVED ABOARD THE GILMORE FROM DEC,1953 THRU MARCH 1957.

I WAS AN ELECTRICIANS MATE IN THE TENTH DIVISION.
I WENT ABOARD AS AN EMFA OUT OF "A" SCHOOL AND LEFT THE SHIP IN 1957 IN

KEY WEST AS EM1.
I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MY SHIPMATES-SO "KEEP THOSE CARDS AND LETTERS COMING"----VIC BUSH

-Thu Jan 11 12:41:15 PST 2007

TMC Oliver E Wesley owesley@austin.rr.com
Round Rock, TX. USA
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-Tue Jan 9 16:58:31 PST 2007
Paul Curtiss s22fwd@yahoo.com
Cut Bank, MT. USA
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Hi. My brother served aboard th Gilmore as a SK2 from 1966 to 1970 I think. He seems to be too stubborn to submit his name here so I will do it for him. His name is Larry Curtiss. If anyone remembers him give me a shout and I will pass it along.He talks about Puerto Rico from time to time.Thanks for the very informative site. I followed him into the Navy but as a Seabee. Oh well no one is perfect right. Thanks for your time, Paul Curtiss SW2 USNR

-Sun Jan 7 15:53:06 PST 2007

VICTOR BUSH wbgli@verizon.net
Southampton, NEW JERSEY. USA
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This is my second try with the 2007 LOG--
I went aboard the GILMORE in BOSTON-DEC.1953 RIGHT OUT OF GREAT LAKES TRAINING CTR. I attended the class for ELECTRICIANS MATE. I was aboard the "OLD GIRL" in the TENTH DIV.REPAIR. as an EMFA. I left the GILMORE in MARCH of 1957 as an EM1. The best job in the NAVY.

I hope to hear from some of my SHIPMATES.

-Sun Jan 7 08:16:22 PST 2007

marion sabo abdecorating@netnitco.net
hobart, IN. USA
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I served on the Gilmore 69-70. Worked in the aft engine room, cleaning the head, and did my mess cook stint. I put in a chit for three more months of mess duty and was in charge of thirty mess cooks. What a slack job that was, one day on duty, one day off. We used to say that the Navy was just like the boy scouts, except the boy scouts has adult leadership. Anyway, after all thease years, I can proudly look back at my time spent on the "Gilly." This is my second signing.

-Fri Jan 5 12:24:08 PST 2007

VICTOR BUSH wb6gli@verizon.net
Southampton, NJ. USA
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I HAVE CHECKED IN SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE YEARS AND HAVE CONNECTED WITH SEVERAL OF MY SHIPMATES.

I WENT ABOARD OUT OF THE GREAT LAKES TRAINING CENTER WHERE I ATTENDED THE ELECTRICIANS MATE SCHOOL.I MET THE SHIP IN BOSTON-DECEMBER OF 1953 AN EMFA.

I WAS IN THE 10TH DIVISION UNTIL MARCH OF 1957 WHEN I LEFT THE SHIP AS EM1.

I MET AND WORKED WITH A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS.I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH SEVERAL OF THEM AND WOULD LIKE TO "HEAR" FROM MANY OTHERS.

-Tue Jan 2 05:41:39 PST 2007

Fred Curtis fcurtis@prodigy.net
Leonardsville, NY. USA
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Reported aboard in Sept 1958 at Key West, FL., straight out of boot camp.Was in "E" div, ships company,and worked in the power shop.

Ended up in the engineering spaces as EM2/c and was seperated in May of 1962. As the saying goes," A good time was had by all".

-Mon Jan 1 14:40:34 PST 2007

Eldon R. Brown (was ET1) eldonb@ebcon.com
Monroe, WA. USA
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This is a test of the Year 2007 Ships Log Book!

I was aboard the USS H. W. Gilmore (AS-16) from Oct 1967 to Apr. 1, 1972 in the R-4 Electronics Calibration Lab

I put this web site together as a way of meeting other friends and family of the Gilmore.

-Jan 1 00:00:00 PST 2007