U.S.S. DECATUR     

• Name: Rod E Dubuque
• E-mail: rod.dubuque.ctr@navy.mil
• Years Aboard: 1978-1979
• Division: AS
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Hawaii
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 138.163.128.41
• Date: 02 Dec 2008
• Time: 16:12:48

Comments

Was new Sonar Technician 3rd class onboard my first ship in the Navy. I learned many things there and wish I could remember more of the people I met there. I believe STGC Severn was my Chief. I know he made Masterchief later, as I saw him around during my career. I retired as a Senior chief sonar man after 27 years.

• Name: Marc Masters, STGC(SW)
• E-mail: marc.masters@navy.mil
• Years Aboard: 2000-2003
• Division: CA(Sonar) - Weapons Department
• Hull Number: DDG 73
• State/Country: Utah
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 67.161.243.180
• Date: 02 Dec 2008
• Time: 10:51:14

Comments

Great Site...I'm currently in Salt Lake City, UT in the Reserves. I am the Senior Enlisted Leader for a NIOC Unit up in Ogden. I would never have made it to where I am today if were not for two outstanding Chief Petty Officers whose leadership put me in my place when I needed it. Thank you STGCS Day and STGCS Barker and Thank you to the USS Decatur!!!

• Name: WILLIS (WRIGHT) LAKE
• E-mail: LITTLEWOLFE_NITETRACKER@LIVE.COM
• Years Aboard: 03
• Division: SUP/ENG/DECK
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: MONTANA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 69.145.130.187
• Date: 24 Nov 2008
• Time: 14:55:55

Comments

STARTED AS TNSN-OUT OF SD SCHOOL,PRIOR SERSERVICE VET-ARMY 61B(BOATSWAINS MATE) WENT FN-FWRD HOLE /STRUCK AS FN-ERO9/ERO4-DAMAGE CONTROL..TO DCFN-HTFN GOT OUT CAME BACK AS BOATSWAINSMATE SEAMAN-RATED,BM-064

• Name: Randall J. Johnson
• E-mail: branden107@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1971-1974
• Division: Weapons
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: United States
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 76.113.231.229
• Date: 22 Nov 2008
• Time: 14:46:41

Comments

It would be nice to hear from someone I served with.

• Name: gary mcpherson
• E-mail: mcpniz@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 72-76
• Division: gunnery/sam
• Hull Number: ddg 31
• State/Country: ca
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 75.15.145.95
• Date: 19 Nov 2008
• Time: 16:04:31

Comments

I served 4 or my 6 yrs on the Decatur with a great bunch of guys . Lurch , JT, Rip, mcneil , jerry , don, Wizard, and the list goes on and on . I've been researching my time onboard and found this site , hope others find it too ! AHOY SHIPMATES .

• Name: Dee Thompson
• E-mail: redr0ver1@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1962 to 1964
• Division: M Aft Engine Room
• Hull Number: DD 936
• State/Country: Wisconsin
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 64.12.116.137
• Date: 08 Nov 2008
• Time: 18:30:37

Comments

• Name: gary mcpherson
• E-mail: mcpniz@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 72-76
• Division: weapons gmm3
• Hull Number: ddg-31
• State/Country: ca
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 131.89.192.112
• Date: 04 Nov 2008
• Time: 15:08:19

Comments

met some great guys , sherrill, lurch, jt , wizard , dandy don , rip , mcneil and his band of thieves, etc ... two trips to vietnam and a long breakdown spent in Guam . Many a visits to Subic , hong kong, taiwan , japan . and a stint in dry dock in long beach after the commador ran us aground in San Diego !

• Name: bryan rose
• E-mail: bryanrose2@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1975-1979
• Division: B div
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: Seabeck WA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 24.113.59.156
• Date: 02 Nov 2008
• Time: 09:28:31

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• Name: Bob Whitlock
• E-mail: wb5brf@dishmail.net
• Years Aboard: 61-69
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: Decatur DDG31
• State/Country: MS/USA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 208.252.179.25
• Date: 30 Oct 2008
• Time: 19:07:02

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• Name: ormsbee milfred(mick)
• E-mail: ormsbee.mick@gmail.com
• Years Aboard: 7-73/7-75
• Division: 1st & fox
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Mich/USA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 173.4.61.63
• Date: 15 Oct 2008
• Time: 21:05:42

Comments

I had some great times aboard that lady,seen a lot from her bow,and i liked that old Chief Howard. Sail On !!

• Name: stanley voss
• E-mail: mvoss99458@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1971--75
• Division: deck and os div
• Hull Number: ddg-31
• State/Country: arizona
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 207.200.116.12
• Date: 08 Oct 2008
• Time: 16:22:13

Comments

wondering what happened to everybody from 71-75 hopefully gromko remembers me ,,i remember everybody in radar div.......remember trying to write down all the words to stairway to heaven in the compartment gromko..... ive been in touch with rex, and butler in tenn....take care for now...

• Name: Ralph Russell
• E-mail: ibiwisi@suddenlink.net
• Years Aboard: 60-61
• Division: Fwd Deck Ape
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: Ohio
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 75.108.59.169
• Date: 29 Sep 2008
• Time: 17:34:09

Comments

Remember practicing with dummy capsule to pick up Sheppard. Good thing "Champ's" Helos got to him first as we ran the capsule down more than we snagged it. Great Mermories. Larry Baker??? Gunnersmate Parker???

• Name: Martin Sweeney
• E-mail: a51@usa.com
• Years Aboard: 70-71
• Division: R-Div
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: KS/US
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 208.54.14.2
• Date: 25 Sep 2008
• Time: 18:46:06

Comments

Onboard during 1970 WestPac Cruise, when Commodore Johnson was (mostly) aboard as DesDiv 132. I remember the great times; Subic, Keelung, HongKong, Sydney, Auckland, Pago Pago, etc. Does anyone else remember going through the tailend of Typhoon Ruby?

• Name: Martin Sweeney
• E-mail: a51@usa.com
• Years Aboard: 1.5
• Division: R-Div
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Kansas USA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 208.54.14.2
• Date: 25 Sep 2008
• Time: 17:55:52

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1970 WestPac Cruise, as DesDiv 132

• Name: Erich Tscherteu
• E-mail: tscherep@leegov.com
• Years Aboard: 1980-1983
• Division: R-Div HT2
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Fl/US
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 72.237.127.253
• Date: 18 Aug 2008
• Time: 14:38:50

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• Name: Kirk Thomas
• E-mail: cgn39slr@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 82-83
• Division: SAM
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: CA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 63.90.130.22
• Date: 13 Aug 2008
• Time: 15:40:22

Comments

Was a FTM3 and was on the last deployment and decomm. Reenlisted on her in Bremerton in 1992 when she was being fitted as a target ship.

• Name: HERBERT DECATUR
• E-mail: DECATURHERBERT@COX.NET
• Years Aboard: 81-83
• Division: M-DIV
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: SAN DIEGO CA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 156.29.114.114
• Date: 06 Aug 2008
• Time: 14:33:21

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• Name: Mike Fought
• E-mail: mfought66@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1969-1971
• Division: OE ETR3
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: FL
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 68.200.80.39
• Date: 03 Aug 2008
• Time: 11:07:22

Comments

loved the days we spent in Australia and New Zealand after WESPAC 1970. Thanks J.P. North for being on Quarter deck watch when I signed on board. He helped me get assigned as an ET instead of Deck Division. Man how I hated chipping paint. I spent 30 years as an ET at Eglin AFB, FL working for a civilian contractor.

• Name: David Stark
• E-mail: thestar3000.1@verizon.net
• Years Aboard: 1975 - 1980
• Division: 2nd Gunnery
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: CA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 71.110.67.5
• Date: 29 Jul 2008
• Time: 23:09:25

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• Name: Dennis Copeland
• E-mail: dennis.copeland@ca.rr.com
• Years Aboard: '71-'73
• Division: ASW (TM3)
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: So Cal,, U.S
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 76.87.1.150
• Date: 26 Jul 2008
• Time: 16:00:04

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• Name: Calvin Williams
• E-mail: calvin_williams@nps.com
• Years Aboard: 80 81 82 83
• Division: Repair
• Hull Number: DDG- 31
• State/Country: Montana
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 165.83.133.250
• Date: 12 Jul 2008
• Time: 21:56:44

Comments

First and best ship ever. If any of you DDG-31 types want to chat just e-mail me and for those of you who want a 81 cruise book I could probably get mine copied for you. E-mail me and we will chat Jose Martinez it was good to see your name on this list.

• Name: James Gustafson YN2
• E-mail: NAVY031@MSN.COM
• Years Aboard: 1980-1982
• Division: XO
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: IOWA/UNITED STATES
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 75.162.3.215
• Date: 09 Jul 2008
• Time: 23:33:26

Comments

ALL WHO SERVED ABOARD THE DECATUR CAN HOLD THEIR HEADS HIGH AND KNOW THAT YOU WERE THE BEST AT WHAT THE NAVY ASKED YOU TO DO. I WAS HONORED TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE RELM OF SHELLBACKS WHILE ABOARD.

• Name: George J. Hayward
• E-mail: ghayward@unitedsales.com
• Years Aboard: 1961-62
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DD-936
• State/Country: Ohio/USA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 198.30.138.41
• Date: 07 Jul 2008
• Time: 16:03:17

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• Name: MARC R. POSALSKI
• E-mail: mrobertp@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1967
• Division: ENGINEERING
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: SEASIDE, OREGON
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 75.175.72.159
• Date: 06 Jun 2008
• Time: 08:51:50

Comments

I transferred from the USS Brush to the Decatur in Boston. I am a plank owner. I worked in the engine room. Left the ship after a serious auto accident while in Long Beach California. I eventualy ended up in California State Law Enforcement and retired after 23 years. I own "The Coffee Shop at Seaside" in Seaside Oregon and invite anyone from the Decatur for a latte, mocha or regular coffee. I make much better coffee now than I did when I worked in the engine room.

• Name: Bob Kutcher
• E-mail: RDK944@AOL.COM
• Years Aboard: 76-79
• Division: B- div
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: OHIO
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 12.49.252.10
• Date: 29 May 2008
• Time: 10:00:49

Comments

First of 5 ships and 20 years. Retired in 95 as BTCS ( SW ). I have to say the Dickey Doo brings back the most enjoyable memories .........Back in Ohio and am a cop...........

• Name: Edward S. Kraft Jr.
• E-mail: Pbred543@Yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: Sept66 to Nov68
• Division: Gun
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: Washington,USA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 67.42.83.230
• Date: 23 May 2008
• Time: 00:11:16

Comments

I came aboard in Newport Ri, saw alot of the orient, remember the brawls Big Smittyand Emanuel would get deck force in Charleston Mass. Would like to see Brian Sullivan,Dave Maconche,Donnie Young, Lumley,George, Smitts,Paul Galley, Jake Banner, John Copeland John Falconer someday. Had alot of good times aboard her . the beauty contest for the crossing the Eqautor, the awarding of the Navy cross to Doc, the storms in the south china sea all are fond memories as you can tell I made it back alive from PBR's in Nam boy that was alot of fun I was very lucky. Three days out of Brisbaine I get orders for boat school wheres the justice I bet that was a great liberty.......... I just found this site and will return as often as I can...

• Name: BT1 ISADORE W. HAYES
• E-mail: SELENA.HAYES@GMAIL.COM
• Years Aboard: 1979-1983
• Division: B DIV
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: United States
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 68.206.83.133
• Date: 15 May 2008
• Time: 21:42:18

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• Name: joe schroeder
• E-mail: jo_3256@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 81-83
• Division: m div./ Agang
• Hull Number: ddg-31
• State/Country: north wales pa.
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 71.244.104.49
• Date: 04 May 2008
• Time: 14:39:09

Comments

hELLO miss this ship alot! and my buds chip and dabrowski boxing champ of desron 7!! i have copy of last cruise if any diky do,s want a copy peace joe "schroeds" hey hadji wear are you dood ?????

• Name: Rex Corter
• E-mail: rcorter@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1970 - 1974
• Division: radarman / Operations Specialist
• Hull Number: DDG - 31
• State/Country: Des Moines, IA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 12.202.228.121
• Date: 03 May 2008
• Time: 10:30:49

Comments

Since the Navy, I've worked on the Kill Floor of a Beef Packing Plant in Lincoln, Ne. Graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Business Administration, and currently work for Nationwide Insurance in Des Moines, IA.

• Name: Michael Postolan Jr
• E-mail: admin@usshancock.net
• Years Aboard: None
• Division: None
• Hull Number: None
• State/Country: NY / USA
• Validation: sLooP
• Remote Name: 68.198.245.199
• Date: 02 May 2008
• Time: 08:46:15

Comments

Testing new pasword code

• Name: Philip Scardina
• E-mail: pscardina@live.com
• Years Aboard: 1979 to 1982
• Division: OI
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: CA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 216.159.235.178
• Date: 25 Apr 2008
• Time: 15:56:25

Comments

She was a good ship. GO NAVY........

• Name: ORAN(willie)WILSON HM2
• E-mail: o.wilson@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1978-79
• Division: MEDICAL DEPT.
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: CA.
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.107.137.31
• Date: 11 Apr 2008
• Time: 03:40:17

Comments

Had fun,made alot of friends,did a westpac.where is Bolich,Bryant,Crabtree?and HMCS Roberto Hernandez at ,these days?

• Name: Morgan Ellingson
• E-mail: mellingson@charter.net
• Years Aboard: 76-79
• Division: SAM Division
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Wisconsin
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 66.202.55.132
• Date: 14 Mar 2008
• Time: 08:40:18

Comments

I have many, many fond memories. Times with Boog, Bob, Gil, Ed, Bobby, Ken. Was lucky enough to have taken two West Pacs and spend time with some great people.

• Name: Lee Dominguez
• E-mail: LDominguez52@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1973 - 1976
• Division: SAM
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: TEXAS / USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 208.124.38.211
• Date: 27 Feb 2008
• Time: 23:01:43

Comments

Anybody in SAM Divistion, West Pac 74-75 contact me.

• Name: Keith Benham
• E-mail: kbenham@qualcomm.com
• Years Aboard: 1981 - 1983
• Division: OE
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: California/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 129.46.192.119
• Date: 22 Feb 2008
• Time: 13:13:34

Comments

Lots of great WestPac memories. Cheif Huffine taking us rookies out on the towns and showing us the ropes. Tossing Pesos to the girls when crossing shit river on the way back to base in PI. Liberty in Austrailia was the absolute best. What a blast.

• Name: William Hause, EMCM, USN(ret)
• E-mail: whause@maine.rr.com
• Years Aboard: 1970-1972
• Division: Repair
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Caribou, Maine
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 74.75.204.188
• Date: 22 Feb 2008
• Time: 12:54:01

Comments

Looking for friends

• Name: Dean Allen
• E-mail: dean@derisco.com
• Years Aboard: 1978-1981
• Division: ASW
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Phoenix, AZ
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 70.176.145.89
• Date: 22 Feb 2008
• Time: 12:33:42

Comments

Looking for my old frends

• Name: William D Terrell
• E-mail: ninemilebilly@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1970 Plank Owner
• Division: Engeneering B division
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Kansas
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 138.210.246.39
• Date: 10 Feb 2008
• Time: 15:42:36

Comments

Hey General Stewart, been trying to look ya up...e-mail when you get a chance...I'm sure you haven't forgot about TJ mexicio

• Name: Ormsbee Milfred (mick)
• E-mail: garnet_ormsbee@yahoo. com
• Years Aboard: 1973-1975
• Division: 1st and Sam
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Mich,cheboygan
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 69.208.76.134
• Date: 26 Jan 2008
• Time: 14:14:40

Comments

had some great times aboard her, heard she went down off Hawaii,well i`m glad she didn`t get cut up.

• Name: Barney R. Martinez
• E-mail: redgoat1965@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1968
• Division: "b"
• Hull Number: ddg 31
• State/Country: calif.
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.128.115.200
• Date: 25 Jan 2008
• Time: 02:03:41

Comments

pre -commision crew/rhode island -aok in boston/plank owner-Dirty "D"

• Name: Dan Gromko
• E-mail: dgromko@gmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1971-1974
• Division: OS
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Oakville, Ontario Canada
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 72.39.248.16
• Date: 30 Dec 2007
• Time: 19:32:50

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• Name: David Baker
• E-mail: davbake58@comcast.net
• Years Aboard: 1.5 (80-82)
• Division: M Div.
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Utah (Born & raised in Ohio)
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 67.161.255.16
• Date: 29 Dec 2007
• Time: 13:10:47

Comments

Will never forget my time on board. My second boat & westpac.

• Name: Phil Trimble
• E-mail: trimphi@cox.net
• Years Aboard: 2 {1958-59}
• Division: Supply
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: Virginia
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 24.254.224.141
• Date: 18 Dec 2007
• Time: 15:42:40

Comments

The Decatur was my first duty after converting to the Supply Corps and I had the honor of serving under the best C.O. Cdr. John Skahill. Made one reunion about 7 years ago and will try to make the next

• Name: scott schafer
• E-mail: ditchemt@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: n/a
• Division: n/a
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: south carolina
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 204.116.75.45
• Date: 14 Dec 2007
• Time: 08:20:48

Comments

just wanted to say thank you for all that you have done. to let you know that my father George w schafer passed away 12/10/07.

• Name: Paul Mucci
• E-mail: plmucci54@gimail.af.mil
• Years Aboard: 1973-1977
• Division: Supply
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Virginia/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 164.231.65.26
• Date: 21 Nov 2007
• Time: 19:07:49

Comments

Have alot of good memories and made alot of friendds. Met my wife on the last WestPac. Still married to her. Hope to hear from some of you shipmates.

• Name: Eugene Chadwick Jr
• E-mail: the_pon2000@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1972-75
• Division: Steam/Heat shop
• Hull Number: Cv/CVA-19
• State/Country: California/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.254.194.27
• Date: 14 Nov 2007
• Time: 02:12:58

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• Name: Fred Hansen
• E-mail: necinspect@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1961 - 1963
• Division: Supply
• Hull Number: DD 936
• State/Country: New Jersey
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 204.8.193.140
• Date: 18 Oct 2007
• Time: 13:39:14

Comments

Great memories - wish I had found this site earlier

• Name: Patrick Gerard
• E-mail: pat_gerard@juno.com
• Years Aboard: 1972 - 1975
• Division: N/X Div
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: California
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 66.53.219.254
• Date: 15 Oct 2007
• Time: 12:47:19

Comments

Great Ship.... Great Crew.... Great Memories.... Remember many of you.... Was the "DOC" while aboard.

• Name: Everett Skillings
• E-mail: eskillings@msn.com
• Years Aboard: 1973-1976
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Arizona
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.32.54.199
• Date: 13 Oct 2007
• Time: 17:59:51

Comments

Came aboard in Subic, left in San Diego during REFTRA. What a great time to leave!

• Name: Cecil Glenn Daniel
• E-mail: glenndan@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1981-1983
• Division: engineer
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Louisiana
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 70.182.158.73
• Date: 06 Oct 2007
• Time: 17:17:36

Comments

if anyone has an extra copy of the 1981 cruise book I would love to get it. I left the ship before the book was ordered and would love to have one. Thanks,,,,IC3 Glenn Daniel ( Dan )

• Name: Robert A Carroll
• E-mail: RACDACMAC@SBCGlobal.net
• Years Aboard: Mar 1971 - Apr 1974
• Division: A Div
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: Kansas, USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 75.15.134.187
• Date: 30 Sep 2007
• Time: 00:49:38

Comments

I was a 2nd class engineman onboard. Was transferred from the USS Camp DER 251 to the Decatur. Had a terrific time and saw a lot of places other people just get to talk about. Loved setting on the fantail when at sea, after knock off ship's work. The whole crew was the best.

• Name: Chain,Charles
• E-mail: kully@roadrunner.com
• Years Aboard: 1967 -70
• Division: OI
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: Ks USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 76.178.1.73
• Date: 29 Sep 2007
• Time: 21:30:01

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• Name: David "D" Francis
• E-mail: dfranpelej@msn.com
• Years Aboard: 1976-1979
• Division: OI
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: California
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 76.175.60.212
• Date: 28 Sep 2007
• Time: 21:37:17

Comments

Two WESTPACs 76-77 and 78-79. Good memories. TAD during 78-79 cruise to 7Th FLT Shore Patrol. Re-enlisted first time on Decatur (Dicky-Do). Went on to retire in 99 as CWO. Best ship of six: Henderson, Decatur, JPJ, Peleliu, Wabash, Indy. That WESTPAC in 76... nothing could ever came close to that. Even being "station dito.".

• Name: Robert (Bob) Pruitt
• E-mail: rwpjwp@yahoo,com
• Years Aboard: July 58-Jan. 59
• Division: Mike
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: Maryland
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 67.128.70.144
• Date: 28 Sep 2007
• Time: 10:17:17

Comments

I was only on board for seven months and spent most of that time on liberty!. If anyone remembers me, get in touch. I do remember one young FN from Worcester, MA. (Krzynowick) I was a MM2 in "M" division.

• Name: D.L. "Boog" Martin
• E-mail: dlmartin@rimrockcorp.com
• Years Aboard: 1976-1979
• Division: Sam
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Ohio, Usa (formerly Missou-rah)
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 66.194.130.94
• Date: 28 Sep 2007
• Time: 08:00:31

Comments

Looking for Morgan Ellingson, any other from SAM/Deck during that time.

• Name: Michael Postolan Jr
• E-mail: admin@usshancock.net
• Years Aboard: None
• Division: None
• Hull Number: None
• State/Country: New York / USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 68.198.247.242
• Date: 25 Sep 2007
• Time: 16:37:09

Comments

Stopped in to say hello to the Decatur Crew. Also to invite you guys over to view our vanity plate gallery page ! http://usshancock.net/?page_id=95

• Name: Jon
• E-mail: Mospaw
• Years Aboard: 61-64
• Division: 1st
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: Winter Haven, Fl
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 72.185.89.41
• Date: 23 Sep 2007
• Time: 02:52:37

Comments

Suez ,Cuban, Lake Champlain Criseses deck ape 1st div. Shore Patrol driver for flag DESRON 12 during our Med. cruise wrecked the Peugeut 404 on our last day in France. 122 degrees in Aden Saudi Arabia.Leehelmsman during the WRECK w/ Champ. What a mess ! Great shipmates & memories. Transferred to USS Bushnell AS15 from Boston. Drove a '59 Triumph TR3. carcompj@tampabay.rr.com

• Name: Tim Deering
• E-mail: timothy.deering@navy.mil
• Years Aboard: 1980-1983
• Division: OI
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Honolulu, Hawaii
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 138.163.128.42
• Date: 12 Sep 2007
• Time: 16:41:33

Comments

My first and best ship with best memories. Went to 4 CO's Masts. never did i think i would stay in for 23 yrs and make Chief. What a ride and it all started on board the Decatur, we called her the "Dicky Do"

• Name: Rick Crane
• E-mail: portagee269@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 80-82
• Division: B 2 fireroom
• Hull Number: DDG-#!
• State/Country: Nevada
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 75.37.138.247
• Date: 07 Sep 2007
• Time: 01:02:48

Comments

• Name: Virgil C. Tomas
• E-mail: vircats@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 7/79 to decom in 1983
• Division: S-4
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: California
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 72.67.95.216
• Date: 04 Sep 2007
• Time: 00:00:32

Comments

I am glad to virtually see some of you again. Hope you still remember me too, the last DK1 on board the DDG31. I really enjoyed the fun in the cruises we made together. I am very sad to see her go (SINKEX) from my backyard in Port Hueneme. The best ship/command I ever had. She "followed me home till her death do us part." We both retired in 1983 and I moved on to become an accountant with an MBA in Health Care Mgt. It is very nice sailing with all of you.

• Name: lonnie coppinger
• E-mail: coppinger424@msn.com
• Years Aboard: 3 years
• Division: 1st
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: lousiana
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 208.65.14.175
• Date: 16 Aug 2007
• Time: 19:13:33

Comments

• Name: Tom "Augie" Augustine
• E-mail: tjaugustine@embarqmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1973-75
• Division: OE
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Nevada
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.2.72.218
• Date: 13 Aug 2007
• Time: 13:35:48

Comments

New EMAIL address

• Name: Gary Syme
• E-mail: garysyme@bellsouth.net
• Years Aboard: 1959 -1961
• Division: Operations Raidoman
• Hull Number: DD936
• State/Country: Athens Al.
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 68.159.148.112
• Date: 05 Aug 2007
• Time: 09:33:53

Comments

Great ship great times Fire Suez Canal ,2 med cruise, Cariban cruise RM3 we had flag on in those days comdesrom20 Capt A.W. Mcclain

• Name: Cecil Glenn Daniel
• E-mail: glenndan@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1981-1983
• Division: engineer
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Louisiana
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 70.182.158.73
• Date: 03 Aug 2007
• Time: 06:50:30

Comments

served on the Decatur 1st as a MM and then as an ICman,,GREAT ship

• Name: Tony
• E-mail: Tony0705@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1970
• Division: OI
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: MD
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 192.128.166.68
• Date: 01 Aug 2007
• Time: 14:21:01

Comments

Jose S. Martinez...I need your full e-mail address or contact me at the above address for reunion particulars...thanks

• Name: Jose S. Martinez
• E-mail: jsmartinez23
• Years Aboard: 1980 to 1983
• Division: R- repair
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: California/ USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.198.249.6
• Date: 28 Jul 2007
• Time: 19:42:59

Comments

Hello My name is Jose Martinez, and I served aboard the ship from 1980-1983 and they used to call me Joe and I would like to get more information on the Reunion and to keep in touch with other members of the Decatur.

• Name: John Otis
• E-mail: j_otis4@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1 year
• Division: First
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: Kansa/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 208.13.217.171
• Date: 27 Jul 2007
• Time: 08:02:34

Comments

Would like to hear from former shipmates. I really enjoyed my tenure on the Decatur. Does anyone know why we were at Manus Islands in 1970?

• Name: Dave Evans IC3
• E-mail: uncedavema@aol.com
• Years Aboard: may 57 june 60
• Division: R div.
• Hull Number: dd936
• State/Country: Chelsea Mass
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 64.12.116.202
• Date: 26 Jul 2007
• Time: 23:39:57

Comments

Came aboard right after shakedown cruise.i remember the forward fireroom fire in Naples and the damage receiced along side tender in Sardinia that resulted in a month in drydock in Toulon France. Currently live in condo complex site of old Chelsea Naval Hosp. accross river from BNS where Decatur was first commissioned. Good memories , see ya in Vegas

• Name: Harold W. Hartman
• E-mail: hhartman@coletocreekpower.com
• Years Aboard: 1968-72
• Division: B & R
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Texas/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 207.243.120.92
• Date: 29 Jun 2007
• Time: 22:24:48

Comments

I served as a BT my first year and transferred to R Division as a shipfitter. Got out in Jan 72 as an SFM2. Will try to see you in Vegas.

• Name: Harold W. Hartman
• E-mail: hhartman@coletocreekpower.com
• Years Aboard: 1968-72
• Division: B z7
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Texas/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 207.243.120.92
• Date: 29 Jun 2007
• Time: 22:21:41

Comments

• Name: G.C. "Josh" Henscheid
• E-mail: josh1954@juno.com
• Years Aboard: 73-74
• Division: M-Div (forward engine room)
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Michigan/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 24.247.49.83
• Date: 26 Jun 2007
• Time: 20:16:14

Comments

The Decatur was my first ship. Man - was I "green" back then. She gave me some GREAT memories and the crew was top-notch. What a shame she's sitting at the bottom of the ocean. She'll be missed.

• Name: Bill Ellis
• E-mail: bill-ellis@austin.rr.com
• Years Aboard: 1975-1979
• Division: OS/EW
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: TX/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 70.112.233.134
• Date: 17 Jun 2007
• Time: 23:51:14

Comments

EW1 onboard from 1975-1979. Was on WESPACs 76 and 78.

• Name: Brian R. Wilson
• E-mail: t.bone1964@verizon.net
• Years Aboard: Nov 75 - Aug 79
• Division: 1st
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Vermont
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.169.133.95
• Date: 06 Jun 2007
• Time: 09:53:09

Comments

• Name: D. J. Johnson
• E-mail: Ocalajohnson@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1972-1974
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Florida
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 68.105.173.215
• Date: 04 Jun 2007
• Time: 20:23:20

Comments

Don't think I can make any reunions until there is one close enough to drive to. But, would like to see some of the guys after thirty years.

• Name: Brian Ravert
• E-mail: bravert@woh.rr.com
• Years Aboard: 1973-76
• Division: OE
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Ohio
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 208.65.192.1
• Date: 29 May 2007
• Time: 12:33:36

Comments

You only remember the good times. And I remember plenty! Hey Augie, Hey Mac!

• Name: RICHARD (RED) THURMAN
• E-mail: MSAWPRIME@JUNO.COM
• Years Aboard: '77-'79
• Division: OI
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: TEXAS
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 66.90.201.239
• Date: 27 May 2007
• Time: 19:08:49

Comments

• Name: Roger A Loomis
• E-mail: rog@939hotmail .com
• Years Aboard: 1956 1959 plank owner
• Division: cs
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: wisconsin
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 66.188.251.41
• Date: 24 May 2007
• Time: 21:28:53

Comments

• Name: Laposky, Larry L.
• E-mail: prspctr1@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1977-1981
• Division: B forward fireroom
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: Iowa, USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 12.219.39.204
• Date: 24 May 2007
• Time: 19:37:30

Comments

Intersting times, but was the start of a highly entertaining career.

• Name: jim mcdougle
• E-mail: mcdougle_james@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1973 1975
• Division: b div
• Hull Number: ddg31
• State/Country: minnesota usa
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 64.17.75.112
• Date: 13 May 2007
• Time: 11:37:35

Comments

• Name: Terry Nielsen (BT2)
• E-mail: trnielsen@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1974 - 1979
• Division: B Division
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: California
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 64.85.225.244
• Date: 02 May 2007
• Time: 21:13:09

Comments

Just 17 when I went aboard, did alot of growing up on this great can ! Alot of memories came back with word of Sinkex...

• Name: Ira O'Neal, RMCS, Retired
• E-mail: iraa42@chartermi.net
• Years Aboard: 80-83
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Michigan
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 24.176.46.151
• Date: 29 Apr 2007
• Time: 22:15:19

Comments

My last tour in Australia (83 - 87)was the only tour enjoyed as much as my time on the Decatur. Great crew and lots of good memories.

• Name: George Hayward
• E-mail: ghayward@unitedsales.com
• Years Aboard: '61-62
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: OH
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 198.30.138.39
• Date: 29 Apr 2007
• Time: 18:43:02

Comments

I recently had a visit from a boot camp buddy Bill Howe - fun - The Navy was good to me.

• Name: George Hayward
• E-mail:
• Years Aboard: '61-62
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: OH
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 198.30.138.39
• Date: 29 Apr 2007
• Time: 18:41:24

Comments

• Name: BENJAMIN F. CHAFFINCH (BEN)
• E-mail: kayben313@verizon.net
• Years Aboard: 1966-1970
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: SEAFORD, DELAWARE
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.242.102.180
• Date: 15 Apr 2007
• Time: 14:23:44

Comments

GREAT SHIP...LOTS OF MEMORIES...BEST SHIPMATES POSSIBLE...RETIRED FROM U.S. POSTAL SERVICE...STRANGE FEELING TO LEARN OLE DDG'-31 IS LYING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PACIFIC NOW...

• Name: Roy A. Allison
• E-mail: roynmarya@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1969
• Division: B-Divison
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Brownwood, Texas
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 205.188.116.19
• Date: 14 Apr 2007
• Time: 08:09:48

Comments

Was BT-3 in both firerooms. A plank owner and proud of it . Good times on West Pac tour . Jim Stewart and I had good time in Montreal , just ask him. Canadian soldiers are tough huh! Jim.

• Name: William Paradiso
• E-mail: billybb62@optonline.net
• Years Aboard: 69-70
• Division: m div
• Hull Number: ddg31
• State/Country: Trenton NJ
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 67.84.173.174
• Date: 08 Apr 2007
• Time: 12:11:35

Comments

• Name: Roy A. Allison
• E-mail: roynmarya@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1967-1969
• Division: M & B
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Texas
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 205.188.116.19
• Date: 07 Apr 2007
• Time: 09:46:34

Comments

• Name: Steve Anderson
• E-mail: sa2ga@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1975 - 1978
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: FL
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 152.163.100.12
• Date: 05 Apr 2007
• Time: 14:37:39

Comments

A great ship and crew!

• Name: Fred Stratton
• E-mail:
• Years Aboard: three 57- 60
• Division: R
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: New York USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 208.120.56.155
• Date: 04 Apr 2007
• Time: 17:32:18

Comments

Have great memories of the ship and crew.Had the big collision at sea under heavy fog with the lake champlain.had to go in dry dock tulane france.

• Name: Fred
• E-mail: Stratton
• Years Aboard: three 57- 60
• Division: R
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: New York USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 208.120.56.155
• Date: 04 Apr 2007
• Time: 17:30:28

Comments

Have great memories of the ship and crew.Had the big collision at sea under heavy fog with the lake champlain.had to go in dry dock tulane france.

• Name: CWO4 Tom Huffine
• E-mail: cwotom@bellsouth.net
• Years Aboard: 1981-1983
• Division: OE Division LCPO
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Retired in Florida
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 216.199.166.60
• Date: 04 Apr 2007
• Time: 15:03:30

Comments

• Name: William Paradiso
• E-mail: billybb62@optonline .net
• Years Aboard: 69-70
• Division: m-div
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: nj/usa
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 67.84.173.174
• Date: 29 Mar 2007
• Time: 09:20:29

Comments

Transferred from bb62 to the decatur so I could make 1 more westpac trip worked in eng rm

• Name: KENNETH BAUGHN
• E-mail: KBAUGHN@ATD-US.COM
• Years Aboard: 1967-1969
• Division: RADAR
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: N.C. USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 65.216.219.30
• Date: 21 Mar 2007
• Time: 13:09:37

Comments

LOOKING FORWARD TO REUNION

• Name: Don Scheu
• E-mail: abino@cablefirst.net
• Years Aboard: 1968 - 1971
• Division: OI Division
• Hull Number: DDG - 31
• State/Country: Virginia, USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 4.129.80.114
• Date: 20 Mar 2007
• Time: 18:05:30

Comments

Great Job on this Site! Great ship and fun team from OI Division.

• Name: Ron Baker
• E-mail: luron@pacbell.net
• Years Aboard: Precom '66 to '68
• Division: R division
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: Altadena, CA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 69.235.87.55
• Date: 17 Mar 2007
• Time: 21:36:03

Comments

Alot of great memories & friends

• Name: Kenneth Hawkins Ret.1971
• E-mail: khawk5@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1971
• Division: R_Div.
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: Louisiana
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 207.69.139.7
• Date: 17 Mar 2007
• Time: 18:03:29

Comments

Precom. I was King Neptune when we crossed the equatur. MR1 Ret. 1971

• Name: Don Gavigan
• E-mail: dgavy@hotmail,com
• Years Aboard: 58-61
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DD936
• State/Country: Pennsylvania USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 12.66.43.97
• Date: 16 Mar 2007
• Time: 08:37:45

Comments

Would like to see a reunion on the east cost our ship was stationed out of New Port RI. A large part of our men were from this area.

• Name: Chris Cunningham EW2
• E-mail: KI5BQ@comcast.net
• Years Aboard: 81-83
• Division: OE
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: MS, USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.195.137.83
• Date: 13 Mar 2007
• Time: 23:24:06

Comments

My favorite ship and fondest memories of being in the nav. Remember Dershem? Ha ha ha ha ha. I bet he's still stoned.

• Name: Ron Kramer
• E-mail: kramerjo127@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1970
• Division: R Div. & B Div.
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: Ca.
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 162.119.232.103
• Date: 13 Mar 2007
• Time: 12:31:53

Comments

• Name: Mark J. Barr
• E-mail: barrm@sbcglobal.net
• Years Aboard: 1974-1976
• Division: Sam
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: Calif. USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 68.125.99.110
• Date: 08 Mar 2007
• Time: 21:43:21

Comments

• Name: Mike Howard
• E-mail: Mike45Kev@peoplepc.com
• Years Aboard: 1980 to 1983
• Division: M Div
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Colorado, USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 165.127.158.213
• Date: 07 Mar 2007
• Time: 16:01:42

Comments

The best crew I ever steamed with.

• Name: Arthur Wolf
• E-mail: awolf46776@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1962 - 1965
• Division: B Div
• Hull Number: DD 936
• State/Country: Texas/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 205.188.116.137
• Date: 06 Mar 2007
• Time: 21:50:06

Comments

Reported aboard after the Cubin blockade and transferred in Boston during decomissioning

• Name: Bob Nailor
• E-mail: lore@rolian.com
• Years Aboard: 10/66-04/68
• Division: Eng. (Yeoman)
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Ohio
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 67.142.130.24
• Date: 06 Mar 2007
• Time: 13:45:58

Comments

Was part of the pre-comm crew in Newport for a few weeks then transferred to Boston to handle the yeoman aspects there. Went from E-2 to E-5 aboard DDG31. Currently married (Violet) with four sons (all married: Jeff, Dave, Aaron, Rob) and 6 grandchildren (Dave, Steven, Shylo, Kaitlyn, Hailey, and Corra). I retired from Federal Court (E. District of Michigan) on 12/31/2006 where I was the Unix Systems Manager. I write SF/F and am currently published in many different anthologies. Check my website for more information: www.rolian.com/lore

• Name: Dennis Schultz
• E-mail: drscc@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 66/67
• Division: Supply DK3
• Hull Number: 31
• State/Country: Austin, TX
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 204.65.0.25
• Date: 06 Mar 2007
• Time: 07:28:43

Comments

Worked for EN Babbitt (aka Parker) in disbursing.

• Name: James H Mulvihill
• E-mail: jamjhm@verizon.net
• Years Aboard: 56 to 58 (Plankowner)
• Division: operations/EMO/Comm/CIC
• Hull Number: DD-936
• State/Country: Raynham , Mass.
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.124.159.111
• Date: 05 Mar 2007
• Time: 20:55:25

Comments

Ens/LTJG in original crew of 936 . A great ship and crew with "Obie" OBrien ET1 who had been Arleigh Burke's driver for several years . The greatest cumshaw artist in the Navy . (Right , Homer?)

• Name: Carlos R. Rivera
• E-mail: rivera.3@osu.edu
• Years Aboard: 1981-1983
• Division: COMMO
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: California
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 156.63.54.146
• Date: 05 Mar 2007
• Time: 12:12:54

Comments

Served during last deployment, to Persian Gulf. Left active duty in 1985, retired USNR 2004. other points of contact: www.homestead.com/carlosofcoronado

• Name: Richard W. Gant, YN2
• E-mail: rgant@stx.rr.com
• Years Aboard: 1958-60
• Division: Ship's office
• Hull Number: DD936
• State/Country: Indiana/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 72.183.33.175
• Date: 05 Mar 2007
• Time: 11:46:23

Comments

I'm 75 years old now. Not many of us left!

• Name: Richard A. Gendreau
• E-mail: DD936@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1959 - 1963
• Division: 1 st
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: Massachusetts / USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.162.68.81
• Date: 04 Mar 2007
• Time: 11:06:57

Comments

Just a GREAT ship and a GREAT CREW. I was lucky to sail with her. I remember Martorano when he made 3rd class BM. I also remember Ferguson GM1.Later got to sail on the USS Courtney DE1021. Hope to see you all in Las Vegas

• Name: Ed West
• E-mail: lapisant@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1968
• Division: OE
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: California
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 65.165.164.20
• Date: 28 Feb 2007
• Time: 14:50:55

Comments

• Name: Phil Martorano
• E-mail: falmar2000@verizon.net
• Years Aboard: 1960-1962
• Division: 1st BM3
• Hull Number: DD936
• State/Country: Mass
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.124.195.106
• Date: 26 Feb 2007
• Time: 19:32:48

Comments

My first Med cruise, thru the Suez Canal, Red Sea. Got our "blue nose". Capsule pick-up. Some names I remember are Bundy, Wallace, Bannon, Sarge, Close, Zweig and Noble. Was transferred to the USS Miller DD535, Boston 62-63.

• Name: Joe Boehlke
• E-mail: joe4731@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1969
• Division: Supply
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: New York
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 205.188.116.137
• Date: 22 Feb 2007
• Time: 18:57:49

Comments

Plant owner joined pre-com crew in Newport RI in Sept 1966, moved to Boston Naval Shipyard Jan 67 and remained on board until after returning from 1st Westpac cruise in March 1969. Great memories..........

• Name: Richard "Thorby" Thorbjornsen
• E-mail: r_thorbjornsen@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1969 - 1970
• Division: Deck
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Wisconsin
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 168.236.115.25
• Date: 21 Feb 2007
• Time: 17:49:14

Comments

Got on board Decatur when it arrived in Hawaii and returning from the 1968 WestPac (Jan or Feb. 1969). Left the best ship I was on in Nov. 1970 after becoming a shellback while on the 1970 WestPac. Most memorable moment was while steaming through Puget Sound (on the midshipmans cruise) deciding to go into forestry for a career. It worked out. Hope to get to Las Vegas and meet up with John Otis.

• Name: Mark Mora IC3
• E-mail: gt500mm@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1973 to 1976
• Division: R Div., IC Shop
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Atwater, Calif.
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 65.118.253.106
• Date: 21 Feb 2007
• Time: 13:28:20

Comments

What a Ride!!!

• Name: Larry Sealey
• E-mail: wisnative@itol.com
• Years Aboard: 1970-1974
• Division: B
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: Wisconsin
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 209.62.165.223
• Date: 20 Feb 2007
• Time: 19:43:47

Comments

• Name: D. J. Johnson
• E-mail: Ocalajohnson@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1972-1974
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Florida
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 68.101.94.160
• Date: 20 Feb 2007
• Time: 17:50:30

Comments

I see there is another "Decatur" in commission now. Lots of fond memories of serving aboard her.

• Name: Robert Knott
• E-mail: PanamaRobb@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1975 to 1979
• Division: E Division
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Panama City, Panama
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 169.252.4.21
• Date: 20 Feb 2007
• Time: 12:01:45

Comments

Will retire in 7/2007 to Panama City, Panama

• Name: Alva Vanvleet, OSCS
• E-mail: sugar_lee_@hotmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1970
• Division: OI
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: Nebraska
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 12.154.10.190
• Date: 19 Feb 2007
• Time: 20:22:28

Comments

Enjoyed the last renunion, and looking forward to the next in Vegas.

• Name: WILLIS M. (LAKE)WRIGHT (BUTCH)
• E-mail: TRACKS_ATNIGHT@YAHOO.COM
• Years Aboard: 3.5 72-DEC 9,1975
• Division: SUPPLY/ENGINERING
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: GREAT FALLS, MONTANA,USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 69.146.251.13
• Date: 19 Feb 2007
• Time: 12:22:24

Comments

TNSN-TO SDSN WORKED WITH NAVARRO,SCHANGED RATE AFTER WORKING #FIREROOM,ERO9/ER04/WENT DC,AND WORKED AFT...BEST OF ALL MY 9 SHIPS TO COME..CHANGED TO BM

• Name: WILLIS M. (LAKE)WRIGHT
• E-mail: TRACKS_ATNIGHT@YAHOO.COM
• Years Aboard: 3.5
• Division: SUPPLY/ENGINERING
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: MONTANA,USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 69.146.251.13
• Date: 19 Feb 2007
• Time: 12:18:20

Comments

STARTED AS TNSN(SDSN) WORKED WARDROOM THEN #1 FIREROOM,DC-ERO9/ERO4/CHANGED RATE TO DC AND LATER TO BM.....BEST CRUISES EVER...

• Name: Jim Stewart
• E-mail: singlemaltbiker@gmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1970
• Division: B Division
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Plano, Texas
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 206.165.115.35
• Date: 19 Feb 2007
• Time: 11:30:22

Comments

Oil King from '67 to '69. Hope to see some MM and BT types at the Reunion. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. (Kinda like what happened in Olongapo, Kowshung, Keelung, Sasebo, Hong Kong and Singapore, stays there as well!!)

• Name: LT Joe Felt
• E-mail: joensun@pioneernet.net
• Years Aboard: 1960-1962
• Division: OPS/XO
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: Seattle, Washington
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.164.9.165
• Date: 19 Feb 2007
• Time: 03:15:13

Comments

Looking forward to reunion. Haven't made one yet. Great ship, great crew! Joe Felt, CAPT USN (Ret) http:\\www.pioneernet.net\joensun\persdata.htm

• Name: Jack Challender
• E-mail: jack@challender.com
• Years Aboard: 1969-1971
• Division: operations
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: Washington
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 12.201.99.215
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 22:54:19

Comments

Made one Westpac Cruise. Joined Decatur after a year in Vietnam. Great ship, great crew and one of the highlights of my career. Retired in June 1975. Now living in Arizona and enjoying life as a golf pro teaching wonderful people how to play golf. Looking forward to the reunion. This will be the first reunion I have ever attended.

• Name: Doug Sharp
• E-mail: sharpdb@rae.org
• Years Aboard: 1975-1976
• Division: CIC
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Michigan
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 67.172.85.152
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 21:50:43

Comments

Aboard while ship was in the yards. Got out just before the Westpac of 1976.

• Name: Ronnie Hicks SOG 3
• E-mail: rhicks@hvc.rr.com
• Years Aboard: 1961-62
• Division: Sonar
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: West Virginia-USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 24.161.35.165
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 20:58:54

Comments

Have nothing but fond memories. Was part of the Cuban blockade with a Russian trawler in our sites if the s--- hit the fan. Would like to find some fellow sonarmen from that period.

• Name: Lee Noland STGC
• E-mail: leenoland@yahoo.com
• Years Aboard: 1981-1983
• Division: AS (LCPO)
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: California/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 68.6.205.74
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 20:48:07

Comments

Great crew, CPO mess and wardroom. My best tour as a CPO. Even crossing the equator as a "wog" was fun.

• Name: Nicholas L. Ruthart
• E-mail: nruthart@edd.ca.gov
• Years Aboard: 1966-1969
• Division: OI
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: California, USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 72.199.105.143
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 19:42:20

Comments

• Name: John Augustine
• E-mail: augie918@gmail.com
• Years Aboard: 74-76
• Division: SAM
• Hull Number: DDG31
• State/Country: Nevada
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 72.193.41.206
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 15:02:48

Comments

Out of FTM school, I requested on my dream sheet, brother duty on the USS Decatur. I got it. So Tom & I serve together on her.

• Name: Dan Muns
• E-mail: demons@optonline.net
• Years Aboard: 1961 - 1962
• Division: Fox
• Hull Number: DD936
• State/Country: New Jersey/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 69.115.52.106
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 14:14:55

Comments

Came aboard from the USS Wadleigh DD689 in 1961 and mustered out in 1962. I was extended 6 months due to the "Berlin Wall Crisis". Worked on the infamous Gunar Fire Control System with Pat Foy (FT2). Almost got it to work too - what a bummer. Those were the days of vacuum tubes and mechanical (gears and servos) fire control computers. We spent 3 months in Gitmo prior to the missle crisis and a then took a short tour of the Carribean. Enjoyed the worst drunk of my life in San Juan after leaving Cuba.

• Name: George J. Hayward SM2/c
• E-mail: ghayward@unitedsales.com
• Years Aboard: 1960-62
• Division: OC
• Hull Number: DD-936
• State/Country: Ohio
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 198.30.138.122
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 13:52:57

Comments

EXCELLENT JOB! Thanks from all of us! Best ship I served on!

• Name: Bob Kahle
• E-mail: rek1@comcast.net
• Years Aboard: 1960-1961
• Division: Fox
• Hull Number: DD 936
• State/Country: NJ
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 69.248.106.73
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 13:45:41

Comments

Came aboard as a Ping Jockey Seaman, left as a Sonarman 3rd to commission the USS Macdonough. Hello to Guy Herrington, Jerry Cain and a bunch of other Sonar guys

• Name: James Michael Rigsby
• E-mail: jrigsby7@sbcglobal.net
• Years Aboard: 1971-1974
• Division: B Division (BoilerTechs)
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Indiana/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.156.89.113
• Date: 18 Feb 2007
• Time: 13:28:27

Comments

I was the oil king 1972-1974..

• Name: Nickoles (Nick) Jensen
• E-mail: haknweez@aol.com
• Years Aboard: Feb. '69 - July '71
• Division: MI\G (missels\guns) Changed to weapons div. after I left.
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Concord, Ca
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 207.200.116.11
• Date: 17 Feb 2007
• Time: 18:18:58

Comments

My first ship out of "C" school. Reported aboard Feb. '69. Made E-4 in '70 and became a shellback on the '70 cruise. Made E-5 on July 1st of '71 and before the month was over I was transfered to the Schofield DEG-3. Oct. 72 I was transfered to Naval Weapons Station, Concord. I made E-6 in May '74 and discharched in May of '75 and I'm still kicking my ass for getting out after 8 years. The Decatur and Decatur spirit lives in me still. I had a lot of good times along with some rough times, but it all taught me professionalism.

• Name: Phil Touchstone
• E-mail: ptouch2306@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 69-70
• Division: Deck
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: Long Beach, Ca.
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 209.221.192.94
• Date: 14 Feb 2007
• Time: 14:34:21

Comments

We became shellbacks on the cruse in 70 or 71

• Name: Pierre (Pete) Jacques Lt(jg)
• E-mail: pjjcsi@bellsouth.net
• Years Aboard: 1957-1960
• Division: Comm
• Hull Number: 936
• State/Country: Atlanta, Ga
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 74.224.119.113
• Date: 12 Feb 2007
• Time: 10:56:22

Comments

I feel really old seeing when others were on the Decatur. Left her 47 years ago. Can't go to the reunion; but wish y'all a good time.

• Name: James N. Wray
• E-mail: jwraywriter@msn.com
• Years Aboard: 2 years
• Division: Weapons
• Hull Number: DDG-31
• State/Country: San Diego, CA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 207.114.139.254
• Date: 12 Feb 2007
• Time: 09:28:41

Comments

My first ship out of FT "A" school. I reported onboard August 1982. Left for first WESTPAC a few months later. I was a FTM3 working on the "WDE" system. Great memories!

• Name: Bill McMillan
• E-mail: wmcmi85896@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1972-1976
• Division: NX
• Hull Number: DDG 31
• State/Country: California
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 64.160.67.130
• Date: 12 Feb 2007
• Time: 08:08:51

Comments

• Name: Terry Smay
• E-mail: Tssmay@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1970 - 1971
• Division: R - DIV. - EM2
• Hull Number: DDG - 31
• State/Country: Sunland, CA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 71.109.190.207
• Date: 11 Feb 2007
• Time: 17:46:48

Comments

Came aboard in January 1970 after decommitioning USS New Jersey BB-62 and was transfered to USS Ramsey DEG-2 in June 1971(for 3rd WestPac tour)while on Decatur's SOAP team in Long Beach.

• Name: James F. King
• E-mail: jdajk@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1956-1957
• Division: Gunnery Division
• State/Country: California/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 207.200.116.11
• Date: 11 Feb 2007
• Time: 12:22:12

Comments

I, too, remember the original commissioning at the Naval Shipyard, Charlestown, on Dec 7th, 1956 with the speech by the Sec of Navy. I also remember the Shakedown Training at Gtmo in March-April 1957 for 11 weeks and the time CNO Burke decided to stay on board because it was a new Destroyer. We could not find one of those 4 or 5 star flags to save our souls. It was brand new and so clean and shiny bright.

• Name: George Hayward SM2/c
• E-mail: ghayward@unitedsales com
• Years Aboard: 1960 -62
• Division: OC
• State/Country: OH/USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 198.30.138.119
• Date: 11 Feb 2007
• Time: 11:57:59

Comments

Best ship - best crew I served with.

• Name: Dennis Stark SFM3
• E-mail: scrooge4000@aol.com
• Years Aboard: 1961-62
• Division: Repair
• State/Country: Virginia USA
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 64.12.116.199
• Date: 11 Feb 2007
• Time: 05:48:54

Comments

• Name: Tom Slattery GMGC (ret)
• E-mail: himslf65@aol.com
• Years Aboard: '62-'65
• Division: 2nd
• State/Country: Florida
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 64.12.116.199
• Date: 11 Feb 2007
• Time: 02:31:02

Comments

Was at the fwd refueling station when we collided with the "Champ". Decommissioned the lady in Boston Naval Shipyard. Many fond Memories.

• Name: James Mc Cracken
• E-mail: Gaylnjim@mchsi.com
• Years Aboard: 1961/1963
• Division: 1St BM3
• State/Country: California
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 12.219.251.80
• Date: 10 Feb 2007
• Time: 22:02:04

Comments

During the Cuban Crisis. After 42 years the Navy Dept. sent by awards for the Cuban Crisis. Emai.: Gaylnjim@mchsi.com

• Name: Albert "Mark" Serafine
• E-mail: DDG31PlankOwner@gmail.com
• Years Aboard: 1966-1968
• Division: OE
• State/Country: Texas
• Validation: DecAtuR
• Remote Name: 24.28.159.63
• Date: 10 Feb 2007
• Time: 21:11:22

Comments

Site is looking great, Tony.See all at the next reunion. Last one was a blast! Don't worry, I'll be there with wife and our friend "Tito's" also from Texas. :-) Mark