was ships barber form 1973 to dec 1975 along with bill hayes
clyde rodgers (tony)
aiken, sc USA - Thursday, December 31, 1998 at 11:24:04 (CST)
NANCY AND I RECEIVED A CHRISTMAS CARD FROM THE HIGGINBOTHAMS, IT
READS IN PART
"PLANNING ON THE NEXT REUNION. I HAD MY LIVER TRANSPLANT JULY
5, 98 AND I FEEL GREAT.
TOOK A LOT OF FAITH AND PRAYERS, BUT IT WAS THE GRACE OF GOD WHO DID
IT."
ROBERT & ROSALIND HIGGINBOTHAM
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa,org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Monday, December 28, 1998 at 12:46:40 (CST)
Learned from MMCM Bradway (Ret) that ETCS George Zinser died in 1995
while aboard a carrier attending fleet week in NY. George had gone on and
received his commission and was serving on a staff. I will always remember
George for his positive, can-do attitude and generosity in providing help
to others when he felt that they needed it.
Bob Greenwood <bobgreen@awod.com>
Moncks Corner, SC USA - Saturday, December 26, 1998 at 14:41:41
(CST)
I heard a few years back that Dave Haynes, OS1/OSC, had died. I
don't have anymore details. Dave was not only a friend but an excellent OS
and teacher.
Bob Greenwood <bobgreen@awod.com>
Moncks Corner, SC USA - Saturday, December 26, 1998 at 14:36:06
(CST)
FROM THE 11/98 NEWSLETTER . . . IN PASSING; IT IS ALWAYS WITH SORROW
THAT WE HAVE TO REPORT THE PASSING OF A SHIPMATE. HAL LEWIS - ELECTRONICS
WARFARE OFFICER
[70-71] DIED OF CANCER ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1997. HAL LIVED AT 18220 -
14TH NW, SEATTLE, WA. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE MEG LEWIS WHO WILL ALWAYS
BE PART OF OUR CREW.
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Saturday, December 19, 1998 at 20:49:55 (CST)
IT HAS BEEN NOTED THAT THE ADDRESS FOR THE CRUISER PRINTS NET
ADDRESS WAS INCORRECTLY SHOWN IN THE NEWSLETTER.
PLEASE GO TO THIS ADDRESS . . . http://www.telebyte.com/windjammer
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Saturday, December 19, 1998 at 20:41:55 (CST)
I was on the Wainwright from July 89-August 92. I remember BTC
D'angelo, MM3 Barroso, OS3 "Sarge", EW1 Qualls and who couldn't
forget QMSN Maloney (Mr. Attitude....sorry Jim!) I worked with QM1 Lewis,
QMC Bragg and QMC Carr. I also was under Capt. Newlon and "Iron
Mike's" command. I was a QM3 and QM2 while I was there and now am a
QM1 and up for QMC. I'm currently stationed on the USS Gonzalez(DDG 66)
and we're heading out to the Gulf on 28 Dec 98. Please e-mail
me , I'd love to hear from you.
Paul Oxley <qm1ox@juno.com>
Chesapeake, Va USA - Saturday, December 19, 1998 at 10:52:30 (CST)
WORD HAS COME OF THE PASSING OF JAMES A YUCKER
JIM SERVED IN OI DIV, STARTING IN 1971, WAS OS2. REGARDS CAN
BE SENT TO HIS WIFE KATHRYN AT 4876 HOLBRID AVE, CHARLESTON,
S.C. 29406.
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Tuesday, December 15, 1998 at 16:56:46 (CST)
YOKOSUKA TO TONKIN GULF :
Typhoon Patsy and Sea Legs
I flew to Yokosuka to board DLG 28 embarked for Gulf of Tonkin.
Being inexperienced at sea they saw fit to send me to mess duty. On the
second
day out we passed near Typhoon Patsy in Taiwan Straits. While
banging trays
in scullery I became well acquainted with EGOR the garbage grinder.
Rocking and rolling did not agree with me and finally the merciful Chief
sent me to the rack to recover. I thought the ship was going to break up,
popping, and creaking.
On November 20,1970 we entered Tonkin Gulf joining Task Force 77:
Oriskany,
Ranger, Hancock, Kitty Hawk??, Chicago CG11, Jouett DLG 29,
Destroyers: Stoddert DDG 22, Lloyd Thomas DD 764, Perkins DD 877
Agerholm DD 826 perhaps others.
The most fearful surprise came at 2100 when the XO announced on 1MC
that General Quarters would be at 0200. “GQ IN A COMBAT
ZONE!?!?
THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!” Fear struck in my heart. Only 19 years
old and I do not like war. I tossed and turned until 0100 then when the
alarm sounded I did
not hear it. Awakened and disoriented I was alone in the berthing
compartment.
Quickly dressing I had to climb through scuttles in condition ZEBRA.
I arrived
on the Three Inch Gun not apparently too late. “WHAT AM I DOING
HERE???”
As it was we were assigned to lookout for contacts. We were not told
what the operation was but scuttle-butt suggested diversionary support. To
my novice
relief no action occurred. It was support for the SON TAY Raid to
recover
POWs 23 miles west of Hanoi. The Navy flyers dropped flare “bombs”
on
Haiphong Harbor. Wainwright tracked aircraft with her “Big Eyes”
radar.
The raiders did not find prisoners, but did result in better
treatment after the
captors were aware of our capabilities. The next 33 days saw no
sunshine,
plenty of unrep and long hours working as we operated PIRAZ with
TF-77.
Not too bad after I got my sea legs and learned my way to GQ.
Don Raby USS Wainwright DLG 28 1970-1972
Don Raby <efraby@att.net>
Knoxville , Tn USA - Monday, December 14, 1998 at 06:28:34 (CST)
Hi All i was aboard the ship from Sept 88-Oct93.was at the decom
too. it was very wet under the tent too. i'm looking for the old gang from
that time. I found the XO, CDR Vance,
am looking for MMCM Bradway. take care and good luck BTC (SW)David
D'angelo 13DEC98
David D'Angelo <dadwith3@aol.com>
Va Beach, VA USA - Sunday, December 13, 1998 at 13:20:12 (CST)
SO WE LEFT CHARLESTON IN MAY OF '67 BOUND FOR WESTPAC. THE USS
WAINWRIGHT WAS OFF ON HER MAIDEN DEPLOYMENT, COMBAT DUTY WITH TASK FORCE
77, AT PIRAZ; "RED
CROWN". CAPTAIN LOCKEE TOOK US TO THE CANAL ZONE PANAMA, SAN
DIEGO, PEARL, GUAM AND SUBIC. SO WE PULL INTO SUBIC UNDER CLOUDS, UNABLE
TO TAKE OUR POSITION
ON THE WALL. WE WERE HUNG UP WAITING IN THE FLEET ANCHORAGE, WITH
LTTLE WAY ON, WAITING AND WAITING. THEN CAPTAIN LOCKEE ORDER "DROP
ANCHOR." JUST THEN
IT STARTED TO RAIN. IT RAN SO HARD THAT THE WELTING IN MY LOW CUTS
SWOLL UP AND LET GO. THE OTHERS ABANDONED THEIR SHOES INTO THE LIGHT
LOCKER ALONG
WITH THE SMOKES, AND ALL OTHER WATER DAMAGEABLE MATERIALS. IT RAINED
SO THAT THERE WAS 2 INCHES OF WATER ON THE FANTAIL AT THE CROWN IN THE
DECK. ALL THIS
TIME THERE IS NO ORDER TO SET THE ANCHOR DETAIL AND CUT THE WATER
DOGS ON SEA DETAIL A STAND DOWN. NO, WE STOOD THERE IN THE RAIN, DIXIE
CUPS PULLED DOWN
TO KEEP THE FLOOD OUT OF OUR EARS. AND IT RAINED. THERE WAS A
BROADWAY OF WATER IN THE PASSAGEWAYS LEADING TO THE MESS DECKS, WHICH WAS
SERVING COFFEE.
SO LATER WE FINALLY UP ANCHOR AND GO TO THE WALL WHEN THE RAIN CUT
OFF. LATER WHEN THE STERN TUG CAPTAIN [1ST CLASS] WAS NEAR DONE PUTTING US
UP HE ADVISED
THAT IT HAD RAINED 17.5 INCHES THAT DAY, AND HE FIGURED WE STOOK OUT
IN 15 INCHES OF THAT RAIN. AT THE FIRST REUNION IN '89 I TALKED TO CAPTAIN
LOCKEE
ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AND MY SHOES. HE LAUGHED HEARTILY ALL THE TIME HE
WAS SAYING "I DID THAT ?"
4.0 AS SKIPPER
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 23:04:56 (CST)
Thanks again for the great web page, just got in touch with one of
my old MESS CRANKING buddies, did 2 tours with him
best times i had, Good Job on this site!
MM3 Hank Barroso <tyil@peganet.com>
Cape Coral, Fl USA - Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 17:49:39 (CST)
Wow ... Just surfed on in .... I served On CG-28 4/89 till 9/92 If
anyone remebers me email me .... and If QMC CARR See's this .... You were
Wrong !!! HAHA .....
QMSN
JAMES MALONEY <malonjim@Gateway.com>
Sioux Falls , SD USA - Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 14:11:50 (CST)
Wainwright is a great memory. Thanks for preserving them.
The following story goes with my Photos posted on this site. Great
Job Ken!!
FOULED ANCHOR IN MASSAWA
The crew wanted to go to Australia. The Navy sent Wainwright to
Ethiopia.
After two line periods in Tonkin Gulf and brief stops in Subic Bay,
Hong Kong
Singapore we were off across the Indian Ocean. We spent ten days
cleaning and painting the Wainwright in preparation for an international
showing at Ethiopian Navy days. Warships from France, Great Britain,
India, Iran, Italy
and Soviet Union were tied pierside. Basically a cruiser the
designated destroyer leader DLG 28 was too large and anchored out from
Massawa February 19,1971.
Three days of review by visiting dignitaries and top brass concluded
with an afternoon Red Sea cruise for Emperor Haile Selassi I . The short
Rastafari
enjoyed his visit and we were ready for holiday routine as we were
to get
underway toward home.
“Set the sea and anchor detail!!” “Up the anchor.”
Something is wrong,
the anchor will not come aboard. Right at the waters surface two
anchors are
locked together. One, ancient, rusty and covered with barnacles
chained to
the past. The other modern and painted haze gray ready for duty. “Release
the anchor” Both fall inseparably linked. Raised again dropped
again, no release.
First Division Chief Boyd and Boatswainsmate “Diamond Jim”
Brady study the
problem. Their solution: tie a 3” nylon line on the ancient
anchor then lower the
modern to separate. Seaman Gary Perkins is lowered over side to
secure the
line. “All hands stand clear fo’castle!” One snap of
a flailing line could sever a limb.
Safety first. Even the safest conditions are full of danger aboard
warship. Especially in this tense circumstance, a mighty warrior detained
by a fouled anchor! A stretched nylon line taut as steel cable.
Will it work? How do we remove the line? “Diamond Jim”
wields an axe.
CHOP! not yet, CHOP,SNAP!! three fathoms of nylon whipping through
the bullnose. Wainwright is free to show power for peace again. But, I
have
always wondered what was on the other end of that rusty chain sunken
below the depths.
Don Raby USS Wainwright DLG 28 1970-72
Don Raby <efraby@att.net>
Knoxville , TN USA - Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 15:01:15 (CST)
Served Nav STA Port Services GTMO Bay 1974 - 1976, USS Albany
(CG-10) 1976-1977 Home ported Gaeta Italy) (assigned 6th Flt Staff) NavSta
Adak Alaska 1977-80 & NUCWEPTRAGRU PAC 1981&82
Vincent S. Ruta <aluric@bestweb.net>
Wappinger, NY USA - Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 07:39:06 (CST)
CAPTAIN IVAR JOHNSON REPORTS THAT HE HAS SUFFERED SEVERAL BRAIN
TUMORS OVER
THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. SOME WERE OPERABLE, THE OTHER TREATABLE.
PLEASE
CONSIDER DROPPING CAPTAIN JOHNSON A LINE. I WILL PROVIDE HIS ADDRESS
ON REQUEST
TO THOSE SHIPMATES I CAN CONFIRM, ALL OUTSIDE INTRUDERS WILL BE
JETTISONED.
JC
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, December 02, 1998 at 13:39:03 (CST)
Joined the Wainwright while it was in Vietnam 67/68. I was a RD1
a RD1 at the time. I operated and fixed the Electonic Warfare
equipment. I went through the overhaul at Charleston, SC
shipyard and most of the way through GITMO shake-down. I was
transfered to the USS Biddle DLG34 to operate and fix a new
type of Electronic Warfare equipment.
Eventhough my time on the Wainwright was less than two years
I would like to get a copy of the Vietnam cruise book if possible.
or a Wainwright hat.
Thanks
dave Henderson
David Henderson <hdavid@pacbell.net>
San Jose, CA USA - Monday, November 30, 1998 at 21:41:33 (CST)
I am the current Editor of the Wainwright Association Newsletter,
which the Fall '98 issue was just mailed 11/25/98. This issue contains
ways in which all crew members can obtain a current roster, authorization
information on a campaign metal/ribbon (CAR) approved for the Wainwright
and the upcoming reunion is scheduled for July of 2000 in Charleston, SC.
Send me information so I can add to the next newsletter.
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, nc USA - Friday, November 27, 1998 at 20:33:35 (CST)
I am the current Editor of the Wainwright Association Newsletter,
which the Fall '98 issue was just mailed 11/25/98. This issue contains
ways in which all crew members can obtain a current roster, authorization
information on a campaign metal/ribbon (CAR) approved for the Wainwright
and the upcoming reunion is scheduled for July of 2000 in Charleston, SC.
Send me information so I can add to the next newsletter.
Dick Becker <seavideo@aol.com>
Huntersville, nc USA - Friday, November 27, 1998 at 20:19:33 (CST)
S.O.S. . . . . .
SAVE OUR SHIP. THE NAVY SPENT $113 MILLION DOLLARS ON THE USS
WAINWRIGHT'S
SHIP'S LIFE EXTENSION PROGRAM[1991]. HERE SHE WAS REBUILT ONLY TO BE
SET ASIDE
[1993] WITH LITTLE CONSIDERATION THAT SHE IS A PRIME RESOURCE. READ
OUR PAGE, STUDY
OUR HISTORY. THE USS WAINWRIGHT WAS THE MOST DECORATED SURFACE SHIP
IN THE
ATLANTIC FLEET [1993]. WE WANT THIS MODERN DAY WARSHIP TO BE THE
STANDARD MUSEUM EXAMPLE
FOR THE AGE FROM THE VIET NAM WAR, AND THE PERSIAN GULF OPERATIONS.
THIS S.O.S.
IS FOR THE FUNDS PROVIDER WHO CAN MAKE THE COMITTMENT TO PUT HER IN
A MUSEUM SETTING.
JC CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Thursday, November 26, 1998 at 22:43:35 (CST)
e div wainwright 1967-68
john e. henry
larchmont, ny USA - Sunday, November 22, 1998 at 20:56:39 (CST)
IN 1985 ONE OF THE USCG CUTTERS OVERRAN A HAITIAN RAFT, ONE NIGHT.
THEY CALLED THE WWT OUT OF GITMO AND WHEN THE SUN CAME UP THE
RESCUERS PULLED OVER ONE HUNDRED BODIES OR PARTS FROM A LARGE BLOOD
STAIN SPOT IN THE CARRIBEAN. THE BODIES AND PARTS WENT TO PORT AU PRINCE
WHERE NO ONE MET THEM, AND WERE LEFT ON THE PIER. CAN ANYONE PROVIDE
MORE INFO ABOUT THIS.
JC
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Thursday, November 05, 1998 at 18:28:08 (CST)
MANY FINE PEOPLE SERVED IN VIET NAM TO EXTEND LIBERTY IN A
FOREIGN LAND; AN UNPOPULAR IDEA ACCORDING TO SOME.
YET THEY WILL GO TO THE POLLS AND VOTE. WILL YOU ?
JC
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Monday, November 02, 1998 at 20:37:07 (CST)
Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. I hope you continue to
enjoy the site as I get more things added.
Ken Zalewski <kenz@visi.com>
USA - Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 00:12:52 (CDT)
Sorry that we are late, have to get all the guys going on this
again. We have had too easy a summer and now it is time to get moving
again. Good to see all of you out there. Now let's see you at a reunion!
Get with it. You'll have a great time and see a lot of old friends, and
meet some new ones. Take care.
Oz
Merrimack, NH USA - Sunday, September 27, 1998 at 15:07:19 (CDT)
Very interesting viewing. Brings back a flood of memories.
Thanks. (DS2/1 OE Division 80-81)
Clinton Johnson <clinton_r._johnson@oxy.com>
Tonawanda, NY USA - Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 20:58:49 (CDT)
Hi, all. I was part of the USS Wainwright's history from December 1,
1972 through approximately June 30, 1973. I was part of the helo
detachment. I was an Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare Technician, Third
Class (AX-3). I have been following the Wainwright ever since becoming
aware of this site as well as through the Association's newsletter. I have
a request from any ship's company during the timeframe I was on board. Do
any of you have any photographs, slides or other visual records of any of
the flight operations tghat took place? I am trying to get as many
pictures as possible for both myself and a friend who is engaged in
research on the SH-2 Kaman Seasprite helicopter for a book he is working
on. If you do have any pictures and would be willing to share them with
me, I will be sure you get full credit for them if they are used. Even if
the aren't used, they will find their way into my extensive Military
Aircraft Image Collection and you will get the same credit due you. Please
e-mail me at gwv@mindspring.com or Gary.Vanderbur@wg.com and we can make
whatever arrangements are necessary to get me the pictures. I thank all of
my shipmates in advance and look forward to hearing from you. Regards,
Gary W. Vanderbur Proud member (even if I was an Airdale) of a great ship!
Gary W. Vanderbur <gwv@mindspring.com>
Durham, NC USA - Monday, August 31, 1998 at 14:40:40 (CDT)
Hi mates-I've been treated at the VA for 22 years, so you have any
need from the VA I might be able to help.Mac
Alexander R. McNaught <AMCNAUG@banet.net>
Boston, MA USA - Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 15:35:02 (CDT)
my e-mail adress has changed so i am writing to post the new one
shown below.
sean p. hunter <shunter@
co.broward.fl.us>
lake worth, fl USA - Friday, August 28, 1998 at 15:54:26 (CDT)
This is great to see some names I remember, I served 72-74, Am
looking for Kendell Bradshaw anyone ever hear from him? or Tom Saboda,Noel
Figaroa and Tom Lombardi
Bill Maher <BillMaher1@aol.com>
New Albany, IN USA - Thursday, August 27, 1998 at 02:47:25 (CDT)
Hi, All! Found this place though Steven McGee's homepage. Great
site! Hi, Jerry, I emailed you. I served onboard as a DS2/1 from '91 to
Decom. She was an awesome fighting machine after the "New Threat
Upgrade" package was installed. Hope some of you old timers got a
chance to see it before she was pulled from the line. My best to all my
old shipmates and those that went before me. Mike Nunn.
Michael Nunn <powrhouse1@earthlink.net>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, August 01, 1998 at 18:21:47 (CDT)
sorry to hear that the wainwright was decomissioned. i'd like to get
in touch with ken zalewski,matt parrish,and paul davis.
lake worth, fl USA - Saturday, August 01, 1998 at 12:20:29 (CDT)
Reading the decklog brings back a flood of memories. Served on the
Wainwright from 1972 thru 1975 as PC3. Would like to here from others from
that time. Oddest time when I reported aboard and was told to report to a
Seaman Wainwright in 1st Div. Knew right then I was in for a world of
unknown. What were the odds of a Wainwright being on the Wainwright.
John Hurban <jhurban@toolcity.net>
Cochranton, PA USA - Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 12:05:22 (CDT)
THANKS FOR THE GREAT WEBSITE AND THANKS TO THE WAINWRIGHT
john e . henry EMC
LARCHMONT , NY USA - Monday, July 20, 1998 at 20:06:22 (CDT)
JUST BEFORE THE DECOMMISSIONING OF THE USS WAINWRIGHT THE
ASSOCIATION BOUGHT THE SHIPS STORES REMAINING STOCK. STAN SMITH TELLS
ABOUT HOW HE OPENED THE FIST TWO CASES AND THEY WERE PACKED WITH
STATIONARY AND C-MAS CARDS. FINALLY HE FOUND THAT WE HAD ALSO BOUGHT A
LARGE NUMBER OF WWT BALLCAPS. THE BALL CAPS ARE AVAILABLE AT EACH REUNION,
AND LIKELY NEXT SUMMER. BUT I HAVE 100 SETS OF C-MAS CARDS. THESE WILL BE
AVAILABLE TO THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS; SEE THE SUMMER 1998 NEWSLETTER FOR
MORE DETAILS. JC
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 23:51:53 (CDT)
HOW ABOUT IF WHEN YOU SEND IN YOUR DECK LOG ENTRY YOU ALSO SEND A
BRIEF SEA STORY, FOR OUR HISTORY. THANKS - JC
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 23:43:32 (CDT)
Served on the Wainwright from 89-91 in OT Div as EW1. Great job on
the website. I have been looking for something like this for a while.
Great Job!!! Also wanting to find out if anyone has a copy of the Cruise
book from Med 1-90...Anyone that served during that time please contact
me.....
Tony Qualls <tqualls@ahss.org>
Sebring, FL USA - Thursday, July 09, 1998 at 15:38:59 (CDT)
Served on board 88-92 as Machinist Mate (aft engineroom-bravo-4)
anybody know of any mm's or bt's around let me know. well heck if any one
remembers me E-Mail ME.
MM3 Hank Barroso <tyil@peganet.com>
Cape Coral, FL USA - Friday, June 26, 1998 at 23:52:45 (CDT)
To all interested, we will be publishing a newsletter within the
month. Keep checking in and it will be available here. Great to see all of
the response this site is getting.
Merrimack, NH USA - Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 10:08:49 (CDT)
Great Site!! I served from 05/87 to 02/89. At that time we were
known as "Chandler's Hogs" we had a great crew expecially during
"Opperation Praying Mantis" It's a shame to hear that the
Wainwright was removed from duty!
Jeffrey M. Manco <EZMoney@worldnetoh.com>
Cleveland , OH USA - Saturday, June 06, 1998 at 10:17:24 (CDT)
Hey Ken and Jack! I have alot of picture from April 88 that would be
good on the site. Great job on the site by the way.
Mark Mogge <mmogge@hunton.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Friday, May 15, 1998 at 15:48:48 (CDT)
Served as DS2/1 OE Division DLG 28 1971-1973, Great Med. cruise.
Many fond memories and great shipmates.
Kurt Pochert <kpochert@ismi.net>
Hartland, MI USA - Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 16:59:56 (CDT)
Hello, 1978-79, past 1ST division member, helmsman, painter, etc.
Great crew and great captain,(Robert McVoy). Currently I am Respiratory
Therapist helping emphysemic victims. Tip of the hat to Commander in Chief
at my time, honorable J. Carter. I am membered in Disabled American
Veterans.
Pierre Carton <pierrecarton@msn.com>
St. Louis, Mo USA - Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 22:15:04 (CDT)
I was stationed on board 92-93.I was in CA division At the time I
was there I was a TM2.I'll always remember the birthday meals (lobster).
Clint Crowell <Canubis@aol.com>
Va USA - Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 23:06:56 (CDT)
Wainwright is for sale as scrap $10/#. For info and discussion see
web site http://www.denix.osd.mil/denix/public/news/OSD/ships/ships.html
It is a shame to see such a waste but she was a proud ship with a great
service record.
don raby Wainwright crew 70-72 <efraby@att.net>
knoxville, tn USA - Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 17:16:07 (CDT)
Webmaster note: As of 09/09/98 the Wainwright has not yet been sold. The bidding remains open. I was unable to find any information at the site listed above pertaining to the Wainwright sale.
I've had the honor of being a member of the USS Wainwright (CG-28)
during Operation Praying Mantis (April 1988). This is when the ship earned
it's motto "BATTLE READY - BATTLE TESTED". It was an incredible
ship with an outstanding crew. I also had the priviledge of working with
Ken Z as a member of the CIWS crew. Great job on the website, and it is
definitely a great tribute to a great ship!
Jack Olah <jack_olah@ntsc.navy.mil>
Lake Mary, Fl USA - Thursday, April 23, 1998 at 08:51:46 (CDT)
JUST TO LET YOUALL KNOW! I HAVE BEEN ELECTED TO THE POSITION OF
COMMANDER OF W.R.DILS SR.,VFW POST 199 IN MY HOME TOWN.ABOUT 25 MILES
SOUTH OF BUFFALO,NY. I WILL TAKE OVER THE COMMAND IN BEGINNING OF
JUNE,1998. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS OR ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP,ANY
WAINWRIGHT VETERANS WITH ANY VETERANS ISSUES. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO
ASK! IT MAY TAKE ME SOMETIME TO FIND AN ANSWER,BUT I WILL ANSWER ANY &
ALL QUESTIONS! MAY YOU ALWAYS BE IN CALM WATERS!
BOB LOMANTO <SOBBOB@AOL.COM>
NORTH COLLINS, NY USA - Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 07:56:44 (CDT)
Served onboard USS Wainwright from 1989 to 1993 as DS3/2/1. Was a
good ship and I hope someone saves it.
Gary Tincher <tincher@ecsu.campus.mci.net>
Elizabeth City, NC USA - Saturday, April 18, 1998 at 14:46:45 (CDT)
Finally had an opportunity to look for the Wainwright Home Page.
Very impressed. I served on the Wainwright from Precom to October 66.
Great and fantastic memories. Thanks to all who made the Association
happen. Joe A. Please add my address to the E-Mail list. "Jautovino@aol.com"
Joe Autovino <Jautovino@aol.com>
Audubon, PA USA - Friday, March 27, 1998 at 21:17:09 (CST)
Thanks to all for making this possible. I served from 1977 to 1981
as an Operations Specialist in the OI Division. I made three Med cruises,
one North Atlantic, Ship Overhaul, and GITMO. My most remembered time was
the ship's challenge to Libya's "Line of Death". I was the
ship's Senior Track Supervisor and was privileged to the information of
what we were up against. Interesting times and a GREAT SHIP!
Gregory Lee Pittman <GLPITTMAN@prodigy.net>
Stanley, NC USA - Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 20:59:12 (CST)
CHECK OUT THIS WEB SITE FOR THE HISTORY OF LCDR RICHARD M
WAINWRIGHT'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR; THE SPANISH AMERICAN
WAR CENTENNIAL WEB SITE = http://www.powerscout.com/war/index.htm
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 23:10:00 (CST)
Hi Ya'll...Served onboard Wainwright Sept 89 - Nov 93 Decom. Served
under Capt. Newlon, Fahey and Curtis Great Ship!
Stephen T.
Mcgee <smcgee@surfsouth.com>
Ocilla, Ga. USA - Friday, February 13, 1998 at 22:07:53 (CST)
Served on board Wainwright 1978-1981 and 1985-1987. Both tours were
excellent for me. She was a great and proud ship.
Bob Greenwood <bobgreen@awod.com>
USA - Monday, February 02, 1998 at 18:22:24 (CST)
I was on board the Wainwright as a DS3 - DS1 from Aug '70 to Dec 75.
I made 1 WestPac and 2 Med Cruises during that time. About 1993 or so I
got to go back aboard the Wain- wright while it was in Staten Island, NY.,
and toured CIC and spaces (computer control) where I spent my 5+ years
aboard. I have since run into Ralph Linke (ETR1), William "W.D."
Handle (ETR2), and George "Greek" Scaroulis (ET), all of whom
were on board during the same time frame. It's still a beautiful ship.
Larry D. Keller
Larry D. Keller <Larry.Keller@digital.com
>
Kendall Park, NJ USA - Sunday, February 01, 1998 at 22:09:04 (CST)
I served on the Wainwright as a Sonar Tech from 7/71 through 8/74.
It was a great ship with a great crew and will have fond memories of those
times for the rest of my life.
Bill van Leeuwen <wilemvl@JUNO.com>
Arlington, TX USA - Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 12:28:49 (CST)
Very Happy to see my BOAT again. I'm a plank owner and the best
cook that ever served aboard The Wainwright. Breaks my heart to learn that
she is no longer a commissioned ship. Some of my best memories of my youth
are of the times spent onboard The Wainwright Hope to hear from someone
soon. G
John A. Minda <jminda@kiski.net>
Saltsburg, PA USA - Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 20:46:43 (CST)
Served aboard from 1/67 to 12/70 as a DS2/DS1 in OE division.
Looking for shipmates that were aboard during that time frame. Great Web
site for the shipmates.
Carl G Denneson <c4carl@ibm.net>
San Diego, CA USA - Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 18:28:50 (CST)
i served aboard the wwt,fm oct1982-june1985,i was in oc div., a
radioman 3rd class,served under three captains,lt beverett,chief
downing,and master chief powe.i did one med cruise and sar mission coming
out of reftray fm guantamo bay cuba!i went to my 1st ship's reunion this
past summer in washington d.c., met a really great bunch of people who
were associated with the wwt before i knew wwt! great job on this
website!!! if you have any questions plz,email me!
BOB LOMANTO <SOBBOB@AOL.COM>
N,COLLINS, NY USA - Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 15:31:19 (CST)
Glad to finally find some information on the Wainwright. I served on
Precom detail Sept 1965 in Newport and commissioning in Jan 1966 and
served through April 1967 and left the Wainwright just before her first
world cruise. I have many great memories of our experiences aboard the
Wainwright.I was sad to read that she was decommissioned in 1993. She was
the only ship I served on but as far as I'm concerned, the best! I would
be happy to hear from any shipmates. Beswishes to all my former shipmates.
Dean Coil STG2
Dean W. Coil <Dean_W._Coil@Aep.com>
Pickerington, OH USA - Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 20:42:54 (CST)
OI DIVISION FROM 89-91 IF ANYONE REMEMBERS "SARGE" PLS
CONTACT ME. LOOKING FOR KEN BRYAN, JIM CARUSO, CHUCK LICHTNER
DUANE SARMIENTO <DSARMIE745@AOL.COM>
GIBBSTOWN, NJ USA - Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 15:55:04 (CST)
I served from 1/88-1/90. I am in one of Jeff Lupino's photo's of the
helo crash team. I am trying to locate old shippies, Mark Brown, Robbie
Childs, Mike Halligan, Jim Huff and Jake McCalla. If you have contact with
any of them give them my e-mail. Great page Ken.
Matt Parrish <matt_parrish@norshore.wednet.edu>
USA - Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 19:58:57 (CST)
I served from 1/88-1/90. I am in one of Jeff Lupino's photo's of the
helo crash team. I am trying to locate old shippies, Mark Brown, Robbie
Childs, Mike Halligan, Jim Huff and Jake McCalla. If you have contact with
any of them give them my e-mail. Great page Ken.
Matt Parrish <matt_parrish@norshore.wednet.edu>
USA - Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 19:57:43 (CST)
Welcome aboard I am the Ist Vice President, and have been an active
member since our conseption. I am very proud to have been a member of such
a magnificent ship. I was on the honor guard at the commisioning and on
the dock at the decommisioning. On that day she sailed out of sight as the
most decorated warship on the east coast. if I can be of assistance to
anyone please contact me.
stan smith <scsmith@excel.net>
Fond Du Lac, WI USA - Friday, January 16, 1998 at 01:04:14 (CST)
Served from 1978 - 1982 as OS1, AWACS and AIC Controller. Two MED
cruises, one North Atlantic cruise, and 18 month overhaul in Charleston.
Bill Cassidy <bcassidy@sentinel.com>
round lake beach, il USA - Friday, January 09, 1998 at 14:58:45
(CST)
THANKS KEN, YOU HAVE GIVEN US THE VISIBLE PRESENCE OF OUR COLLECTIVE
INTEREST. I WELCOME ALL OF YOU TO STEP FORWARD AND HIT THE BALL; CONSIDER
A PROJECT THAT BENEFITS OUR GROUP, YOUR SHIPMATES. AS THEY SAY IN THE VFW
"FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER". THERE ARE LITTLE BITS AND PIECES
THAT YOU MAY FIND INTERESTING.
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Tuesday, January 06, 1998 at 16:43:12 (CST)
THANKS KEN, YOU HAVE GIVEN US THE VISIBLE PRESENCE OF OUR COLLECTIVE
INTEREST. I WELCOME ALL OF YOU TO STEP FORWARD AND HIT THE BALL; CONSIDER
A PROJECT THAT BENEFITS OUR GROUP, YOUR SHIPMATES. AS THEY SAY IN THE VFW
"FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER". THERE ARE LITTLE BITS AND PIECES
THAT YOU MAY FIND INTERESTING.
J C CARLSON <tracker@freenet.macatawa.org>
HOLLAND, MI USA - Tuesday, January 06, 1998 at 16:41:51 (CST)
I am the present president of the Wainwright Veterans reunion group.
Glad to see so many of you taking part of our web page. This is all thanks
to Ken. Hope to see all of you at the next reunion in the year 2000! If
you haven't signed up yet, do so soon so your shipmates can find you. Have
a really great year!
Ed Osborne "Oz"
Merrimack, NH USA - Tuesday, January 06, 1998 at 16:08:09 (CST)
Great website for a great warship and veterans. I served on DLG 28
from Nov 70-July 72. Looking for shipmates: Kenneth Keifer (1st div) and
Richard Cameron (signalman). Thanks to KenZ for posting this site!!
don raby <efraby@worldnet.att.net>
knoxville, tn USA - Monday, January 05, 1998 at 07:30:36 (CST)
Hi.Served aboard WAINWRIGHT during 2nd WESTPAC cruise as FTM3 with
Ozzy Osborne and V.D.Alan.Also made the 1st MED cruise and remember losing
Bob Rarrick overboard during night flights.
William S.Keysock <soxx79@enter.net>
Bethlehem, Pa USA - Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 20:57:58 (CST)
Served on Wainwright in R division from Jan 1969-Aug 1972
Hollis Quinn <cquinn@ludl.tds.net>
Cavendish, VT USA - Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 07:53:24 (CST)
Hi, all. I served on the Wainwright as an Airdale assigned to HC-4
(became HSL-30 while we were in the Med) from December 1, 1972 through
July 15ish, 1973. I was an AX3 (Aviation Anti-Submarine Warfare
Technician). We had a Kaman SH-2D Helicopter on board as part of the LAMPS
program. Our commander was LCDR Kingston. We deployed with 4 officers and
13 enlisted men. While on the cruise, we lost AE2 Bob Rarick overboard
while on night ops around Greece. We all miss Bob. I'd love to hear from
any shipmates that would have been on board the same time I was. Even
though I'm an Airdale and not a Blackshoe, I enjoyed my time aboard the
Wainwright and often think of it very fondly. Happy Sailing, all!
Gary W. Vanderbur <gwv@minspring.com>
Durham, NC USA - Wednesday, December 31, 1997 at 07:50:16 (CST)
Served from '90-'93 (decom) in Combat Systems as a DS2. Any of my
old Shipmates drop me a line!
Jerry Hudson <hudtech@juno.com>
Lakeland, FL USA - Tuesday, December 30, 1997 at 22:34:06 (CST)
Served aboard 70-71. Sorry to here she's no longer in commission.
John Mann OSC USN Retired
John Mann <johnmann@express-news.net>
San Antonio, tx USA - Monday, December 29, 1997 at 19:44:43 (CST)
I was at the Wainwright decommissioning. It is a shame we will never
see her at sea again; the best job I ever had was to be her CHENG!
Ron Ruys <rruys@bellsouth.net>
Douglasville, GA USA - Monday, December 29, 1997 at 12:44:16 (CST)
it was good to see the old wainpig again
Paul Davis <pwdavis@clarityconnect.com>
waverly, ny USA - Sunday, December 28, 1997 at 21:33:15 (CST)