Small Talk

USS ERNEST G. SMALL ASSOCIATION November, 2010

Volume 2, Issue 4

2010 Reunion Sets New Attendance Re-cord

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Reunion Attendees & Feedback

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Tom Glickman Re-membered

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Taps 6

Welcome Aboard 6

FUBAR 7

Contributions 8

Inside this issue:

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF USS ERNEST G. SMALL

DD/DDR-838

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2010 Reunion Tops The Charts

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San Diego, California was the host city for the 2010 reunion of the USS Ernest G. Small (DD/DDR-838) ship-mates, held on October 7-10, 2010. This year a new atten-dance record was set when fifty shipmates and thirty-six guests gathered at the Holi-day Inn on the Bay to cele-brate the 17th annual reun-ion. This was the best at-tended reunion since 2001 in New Orleans, LA when forty-two shipmates and thirty-one guests attended.

For seven decades, San Diego has been the home port of the largest assembly of U.S. Navy ships and sea-men of the Navy’s West Coast, Third Fleet. Those of us who served on the USS Ernest G. Small from 1950 until the mid 1960’s share memories of what was once considered a Navy town.

Broadway's locker clubs, tattoo parlors honky-tonk bars and scores of bobbing white hatted sailors have been replaced by more gen-teel people, glass & steel high rise buildings and a score of downtown tourist spots. With all of the cultural and tourism options offered in San Diego and a long Naval history, this was an excellent choice for our reunion.

Several shipmates and guests arrived early this year. They were invited to a recep-tion on the evening of Octo-ber 6th in a tower suite with sweeping views of the har-bor. It was a great opportu-nity for old friends to reunite and for new and returning

shipmates to meet. We shared wine, cold

drinks, snacks and a lot of conversation from 8:00 PM until well past midnight. Some were so engaged in telling their stories we could have gone on all night. The stragglers literally had to be walked out the door in mid-conversation so the host could get some sleep.

All in all, it was a good sign of things to come.

The reunion officially got underway on Thursday at Noon with the opening of the Hospitality Room and ship-mate registration.

Our welcoming commit-tee consisted of a rotating team including stalwarts Al

and Irene Dentino (Never missed a reunion), John and Judy Swens, Ron Hoffart and first time attendee Chuck Super. They offered a smil-ing welcome at the door and assisted in registering all new arrivals.

With the early arrivals, the room filled quickly and conversations were abuzz. Refreshments included cof-fee, tea and cold drinks and they were accompanied with a generous selection of cold snacks.

Tables were set with displays of new Ships Store clothing, and door prizes for the evening events.

David Scott's original Mineral Art works were also on view.

At 6:00 PM everyone was invited to a cocktail hour as a precursor to the evening's Welcome Reception. Every-one was welcomed by Reun-ion Coordinator, Dennis Vin-son, and after introductions were made, everyone was

invited to enjoy a light buffet of cold meats, cheeses and salads fol-lowed with dessert.. With this year’s atten-dance doubling that of the prior two years, there was a feeling that this reunion would be something special. The good cheer and camara-derie shown at the Wel-come Reception con-firmed all expectations. We had a great mix of shipmates, from Plank

Owners, Korean vets, Tonkin Gulf Warriors and those who handed the Small off to the Taiwan Navy.

It was a pleasure to see David Fraser and Bob Moffitt reunite after an absence of

Al Dentino welcomes Plank Owners David Fraser and Robert Moffitt

New Orleans

2011 Reunion

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64 years. David regaled the assembly with his memora-ble and ribald telling of his mercy mission in Naples, Italy. He commandeered a Jeep and courageously res-cued five enlisted shipmates from a farmhouse of ill re-pute.

Ted Meeker attended his first Small reunion and was joined by fellow DCA, Kip Schur, and a large number of enlisted engineers from their division. In addition, Machin-ist Mates Jimmy Vess, Ken Weathers, Dale Cocita and Curt Neilson attended their first.

The reunion was high-lighted by the attendance of our ex-skippers, Joe Cham-bliss and Jack Cromwell. Two great gentlemen we were happy to see again.

The reception ended on a high note with a drawing of door prizes. Dennis Vinson was assisted by the vivacious Rene Anderson and Billie Cocita. Prizes included USS Ernest G. Small polo shirts and caps, commemorative EGS Label wine and a selec-tion of art prints by David Scott.

Friday morning all able bodied seamen and seagals hiked or shuttled the two blocks to the Midway Mu-seum for a self paced tour of the historic Aircraft Carrier.

Commissioned in Sep-tember 1945, Midway served her early years in the Atlantic 6th Fleet. She joined the Pacific Fleet in 1954. Mid-way served in several peace-time operations from the mid-1950’s through the early 1960’s. She spent several deployments in support of US operations in Vietnam from 1965 until 1974. The Ernest G. Small spent many hours riding the wake of the Midway during those years.

Retired in 1992, Midway has been refitted and re-stored to near operational. Her interior and exterior

spaces have the appearance of a ship that could get un-derway at any moment. Her flight deck is covered with aircraft representing all peri-ods of her years of opera-tion.

All hands had an enjoy-able and informative tour under warm, sunny skies.

For some, Friday after-noon offered free time for relaxing and sharing in the Hospitality Room and for others, a few hour visit to local attractions.

Our social evening began at 5:00 PM as we met at the hotel entrance for the jour-ney back down Harbor Drive to the Emerald Hornblower for a sunset dinner cruise on San Diego Bay.

We were welcomed by the friendly Hornblower crew as we boarded the boat at 5:45 PM and departed promptly at 6:00 PM

The boat had two decks which accommodated our group perfectly and made for an intimate grouping of peo-ple. Cocktails were served and a delicious buffet meal was enjoyed by all.

Our tour took us past the downtown harbor skyline

and as the sun set, we headed off toward Coronado Island and the 32nd Street Naval Station. The ensuing darkness limited views of the naval ships but offered a beautiful lighted city skyline.

After three hours on the water we docked and ended the evening back at the Hos-pitality Room.

Saturday was a free day. The Hospitality Room opened at 10:00 AM and offered a base of operations as small groups took in more city sights, including Horton Plaza, Balboa Park and a city tour on the Old Town Trolley.

After a relaxing day, shipmates and guests began returning to the hotel to at-tend the annual Ernest. G. Small business meeting. Dennis Vinson was chosen to repeat as the Reunion Coor-dinator for the 2011 reunion.

Minneapolis, MN and New Orleans, LA were nomi-nated for the 2011 reunion. New Orleans was selected as the 2011 reunion location as the result of a popular vote of 37 to 19 after counting received ballots on Novem-ber 21, 2010.

At the conclusion of

business, everyone returned to their rooms to prepare for the pool side cocktail party and evening banquet photo session.

The Saturday evening banquet was kicked off with poolside cocktails and a por-trait photo session of all at-tending couples and single members.

After the pre-dinner cocktail hour, Dennis Vinson welcomed everyone to the banquet and a great meal was enjoyed by old friends.

Following the meal, the Memorial Service was held. This solemn ceremony is held every year in remembrance of all the USS Ernest G. Small shipmates who have passed away. Dennis Vinson offered the invocation.

Ron Palinkas performed the two bell service for the departed and was assisted by Mike Flanagan. Names of the deceased were read from the Honor Roll and a bell was rung in their memory. Mike Flanagan concluded the ser-vice with a solo vocal.

After the service, distin-guished guests were asked to share their thoughts and memories of their service on the USS Ernest G. Small.

The evening concluded with the drawing for door prizes and the announce-ment of the winning bidders of the silent auction of David Scott’s original Mineral Art.

The reunion officially ended Sunday after a hearty breakfast buffet. Several

Bill & Brenda Britton

Ron Palinkas

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attendees had early depar-tures so our goodbyes were said to them at the end of Saturday’s function. But sev-eral showed up for Sunday breakfast and one last spin down memory lane.

For many, the four days passed all to quickly, yet the good times we had will hope-fully lend an eagerness to stand muster one year from now in New Orleans. We hope to see you there.

2010 Attendees SHIPMATE GUEST RANK FROM TO Andy Anderson Louise Vickers QMC 1956 1958 William Anderson Rene Anderson STG2 1962 1964 Fil Banting Fei & Don Foster CS3 1961 1965 Howard Brenz RD2 1949 1952 William Britton Brenda Britton PN2 1969 1970 Joe Chambliss CMDR 1960 1962 Larry Chassels LT 1970 1970 Bill Clark Elaine Ashton RD3 1959 1959 Dale Cocita Billie Cocita MM2 1967 1969 Robert Cole Kiyoko Cole SFP2 1964 1967 Charles Cox Emily Cox BM3 1952 1954 John Cromwell Louanne Cromwell CMDR 1969 1970 Alfred Dentino Irene Dentino RM2 1949 1952 Paul Dettmer Gloria Dettmer BT2 1964 1967 Richard Donahoo Linda Donahoo SN 1959 1961 Robert Erlewine Georgianna MM1 1954 1957 Larry Esch EM2 1966 1969 Delbert Felisiano Wilma Felisiano SN 1951 1952 Kathi Felisiano Mike Flanagan Judy Flanagan PC3 1968 1970 David Fraser LTGJ 1945 1946 Richard Glogowski RM3 1949 1952 Lee Graber Joy Graber SN 1950 1952 Brady Graham SH2 1948 1952 William Green Jenny Green GMG3 1966 1970 Ronald Hoffart STG2 1965 1967 Mike Hooper Sharon Hooper SOG3 1961 1962 Roger Hutchings Kathy Neary-Hutchiings EMC 1964 1967 Charles James STG2 1962 1966 Lee Jarrett Mitzi Jarrett EM2 1968 1970 Bill Larue David Houpt EM3 1968 1970 Ervin (Leny) Lenington Carol Lenington GMG3 1967 1970 Mac McCutchen Susan McCutchen IC2 1960 1961 Joseph McGuire GMG3 1966 1969 Ted Meeker LTJG 1968 1969 Robert Moffitt Frances Moffitt LTJG 1945 1946 Curt Neilson MM3 1966 1969 Ron Palinkas Judie Palinkas PC2 1967 1970 Llewellyn Parsons Sally Parsons HMC 1968 1970 Teri (Parsons) Ratliff David Ratliff Gary Rocklage SK3 1965 1967 Tom Rowe MM2 1968 1970

2010 REUNION

FEEDBACK

Wish we could do San Diego again.

Chuck Super

This year was great. Keep it going.

Bill Anderson

I was very impressed with the organization of San Diego reunion.

Joe McGuire

The dinner cruise should have been scheduled ear-lier so we would have had time for a better view of the ships at the naval base!

Anonymous

My dad used to tell me if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Tom Rowe

Nothing to add to what was done in October. I will definitely attend if sched-ule permits…

Kip Schur

I have no complaints, just high satisfaction

Dan Stiffler

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SHIPMATE GUEST RANK FROM TO Geno Schotte TMSN 1963 1966 Warren (Kip) Schur ENS 1970 1970 David Scott FTG3 1962 1966 Donald Smith Mary Ellen Smith EM3 1964 1966 Dan Stiffler Gail Stiffler SOG3 1961 1963 John Swens Judy Swens SOG2 1961 1964 Charles Super ETN3 1965 1966 Jimmy Vess MM3 1967 1969 Dennis Vinson Rosemarie Vinson ST1 1962 1966 Robert Nunes Ken Weathers MM2 1966 1970

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2010 Attendees

Last Crew - 1970

(L/R) Bob Cole, Curt Neilson, Tom Rowe, Jimmy Vess, Dale Cocita, Ken Weathers, Lew Parsons, Mike Flanagan, Ron Palinkas, William Britton, Leny Lenington, Larry Chassels, John Cromwell, Bill Larue, Lee Jarrett, Ted Meeker, Kip Schur

God and the soldier, we adore,

In time of danger, not before,

The danger passed and all things righted,

God is forgotten and the soldier slighted.

~Rudyard Kipling

Thomas Glickman - A Brief, But Memorable Friendship

By Dennis Vinson

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Tom enlisted in the Navy in San Francisco on March 4, 1947, as an Apprentice Seaman two months after graduating from high school. In the spring of 1957, then a Chief Petty Officer, he attended Officer Candidate School and received a commission as an Ensign of the Line. On August 1, 1987, in his fifth decade of Naval Service, he retired at Norfolk as a Captain. His last assignment was Chief of Staff, US Naval Forces, Marianas. He made eight routine and three combat deployments during his fifteen years at sea and spent seven years on overseas shore assignments.

His sea duty assignments were: USS James E. Kyes DD-787; USS Laws DD-558; USS Calvert APA-32; USS Ernest G. Small DDR-838; USS John R. Craig DD-885; Staff, Commander Destroyer Squadron Seven; Staff, Commander Service Squadron Eight and as Commanding Officer, USS Rigel AF-58 and USS Kilauea AE-26. For a brief period, he served as relief Commander, Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron One. His shore assignments included Naval Training Center, San Diego, Electronics Material School, Treasure Island; Naval Communications Stations San Francisco and Guam; Columbia River Group, Pacific Reserve Fleet; Joint Chiefs of Staff; Staff, US European Command; Staff, Naval Surface Forces, Atlantic; Staff, Mili-tary Sealift Command, Atlantic. Ashore, he was Commanding Officer, Military Sealift Command Office, Norfolk; TAGOS Support Unit, Atlantic, and Flag Administrative Unit, Naval Forces, Marianas. He also served with the River Patrol Force, Vietnam as Operations Officer and qualified as a River Patrol Officer. He flew 52 missions in helos over the Mekong Delta.

Thanks to the Navy, Tom attended the University of Maryland and graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School, the University of Southern California and the Army War College. His personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals with Combat Distinguishing Devices, two Purple Hearts, two Meritorious Service Medals, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, two Presidential Unit Citations, a Navy Unit Commendation and three Navy Good Conduct Medals. Ships he served in received five Battle Efficiency Pennants (Navy "E") and one, John R. Craig received the Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Award as the best ship in the Pacific Fleet for calendar year 1965.

He has two memorable events during his more than forty years of service. The first was meeting and marrying Patricia Ann O'Flaherty, who served thirty-two years as a Navy Wife and is the mother of their two children, Cynthia Ann 'Cyndi" and Thomas Edward "Ted." The second was the summer of 1966 when he served with the Search and Rescue Unit in the Gulf of Tonkin. During a sixty day period, the SAR unit rescued thirty-three Navy and Air Force aviators most of whom were on the ground in North Vietnam. The few water rescues included one from the center of Haiphong Harbor.

In the summer of 2009, I received an e-mail from Tom Glickman, thanking me for publishing the USS Ernest G. Small DD/DDR-838 web site. He had enjoyed some of the stories and he shared his experiences while on the Small from 1960 until 1962. Turns out, we served together during the 1962 Westpac Cruise. During the next few months we exchanged e-mails & stories and a friendship developed. I appreciated the precision and detail in Tom’s stories, his sharp mind and wit.

After the 2009 Indianapolis reunion, I agreed to

publish Small Talk for the Association and Tom gave his permission to print the stories he had shared with me. The first Association issue of Small Talk had Tom’s “Two Weeks in October” as our lead article. More of his stories appeared in subsequent issues.

I am sad to say that Tom passed away suddenly, after a brief illness on August 4, 2010. He had a memorial service, with honors, at Arlington Na-tional Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

I will miss my new found friend.

Thomas Walter Glickman Captain, US Navy (Retired)

March 4, 1947 - August 1, 1987

Robert Gill EM2 1953-1954 Lometa, TX Passed: 05/25/2010 William C. Dozier Commander 1958-1959 Kailua, HI Passed: 07/15/2010 Thomas Glickman Lieutenant 1960-1962 Virginia Beach, VA Passed: 08/04/2010 Rudy Alejandro SN 1967-1970 Kaneohe, HI Passed: 1990 Joseph I. Fletcher MM2 1966-1970 Tucson, AZ Passed: 09/25/1994

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Taps

Small Talk was notified of the death of the following shipmates. The entire crew extends our sympathy to family and friends. If anyone knows of a deceased shipmate please inform the Small Talk so he can be recognized in TAPS and also be listed on the honor roll at the reunion memorial service.

Welcome

The Ernest G. Small Association welcomes the most recently located members of ship’s crew to our Association. Roger Gagnon, ETR2 1965-1968 Nashua, NH cul8trdood@soon.com Fil Banting, CS3 1961-1965 6122 Rock Light Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110 John Palmieri, LTJG 1953-1956 Portsmouth, RI john.palmieri@cox.net John Robinson, QM3 1969-1970 2208 W. Linder #44, Mesa, AZ 85202 480-789-9749 krisnjon@epix.net Roy Taylor, EN3 1965-1967 508 New Road, Morton, MS 39117 601-405-7972 James Wardlow, SN 1963-1965 63251-987-5140 43 County Rd. 95, Elberta, AL 36530 mcjw22@gulftel.com

Special Thanks

Special thanks to Robb Nunes (Left) and David Haupt (Right), guests and honorary shipmates. They captured the best of our four days in San Diego on video and still pictures. Robb and David were tireless in keeping up with our rough and ready crew. Robb is the son of Rosemarie Vinson and David is the nephew of Bill Larue. We hope to see them again in Now Orleans in 2011.

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Glickman - Vinson E-mail Chatter

Mon 11/23/2009 7:12 PM

Dennis

In late 1961, USS Ernest G. Small, DDR-838, was picked to be one of the ships to participate for a naval review for President Kennedy off San Diego. We were home ported in Long Beach and the order came through for the CO and operations officer to report to First Fleet headquarters at North Island for the planning conference. As background, our ship had completed FRAM and few months earlier and at the time was perhaps the "newest" FRAM destroyer in the Pacific Fleet. Apparently unrecognized by the fleet planners, our ship was one of the six DDRs that completed FRAM as a DDR; the 30-some odd other DDRs became straight DDs.

Joe (Chambliss) and I arrived and joined a large group of people in an auditorium. The fleet commander made some introductory remarks and then his staff took over and outlined the proposed program. At that time, he said that various ships would be identified to participate in the vari-ous demonstrations. I do not recall the sequence of the demonstrations but they were to demonstrate the fleet's weaponry prowess. At some point in time, they talked about the DASH demonstrations (in case that throws you, DASH was a drone anti-submarine helo capable of carrying either MK 44 homing torpedoes or MK 57 nuclear depth charges.) They called our ship as one of the participants. Joe immediately raised his hand and said our ship was not DASH capable. He was asked, if his ship completed FRAM to which he replied "Yes, sir." Later, they discussed ASROC and again listed our ship. Again Joe raised his hand and the same exchange took place. We were not ASROC capable. Finally, they got around to the VDS (variable depth sonar) demonstration and again named our ship. Joe raised his hand again and told them that although we were to be a VDS capable ship, it was not installed during FRAM. Somewhat frustrated, Joe was asked what the hell could we demonstrate and Joe said we had one of the first AN/SPS-37 air search radars in the fleet. That did not seem to fit into their schedule and at the end of the day, we were told we could return to Long Beach as our ship would not be participating in the Naval Review. We did. I assume that those ships that had the requisite capabilities burned a lot of holes in the operating area's waters rehearsing for the review. The irony to this was that on 16 November 1961, Sam Rayburn, the Speaker of the House died and President Kennedy attended his funeral that happened when the Naval Review was to be conducted. It was cancelled for lack of a President.

Ciao, Tom

Wed 11/25/2009 3:43 PM

Tom, Great anecdote! Another fine example of how the military has a tendency to be FUBAR without even trying too hard. You and Joe must have been pretty frustrated at the end of the day. But I bet you both had a chuckle when you heard the whole shebang had been called off.

Regards, Dennis

Wed 11/25/2009 6:41 PM

Dennis,

You were very perceptive in using the acronym FUBAR as our trip to San Diego was just that in an administrative way. When the orders came from CRUDESPAC directing that we attend, they authorized Joe to travel by POV - privately owned vehicle; however, I was directed to take gov-ernment transportation. Joe attempted to get that modified as we were going from the same place to the same place and back. CRUDESPAC re-mained adamant about the travel arrangements.

Joe then told me that he would drive down the morning of the meeting - it started about 1000 - and that I would use government transportation starting from the moment I stepped off the ship out on the Mole. Thus my trip to Coronado began the day before the conference because I could not get out of Long Beach early enough to make the start.

I logged my mileage from the ship to home. The next morning I took a cab to the Long Beach Airport where I flew on a government provided first-class ticket on United. When I arrived in San Diego, I took a cab to North Island. As there was no room in the BOQ, I took the cab back into town and stayed at a motel. I had breakfast at a nearby eatery then took a cab to North Island and met Joe. When the conference was over, Joe got in his Mercedes and drove back to Long Beach and I retraced the route I took to get to San Diego.

If I recall correctly, POV travel was about six-cents a mile. Thus, Joe' trip cost the government about fifteen dollars. My reimbursement was $50.46, not counting the cost of the first-class air fare that the Navy provided.

The reason for all this: CO’s were considered to be responsible people who could travel according to their own schedules while minions like me would probably attempt to gouge the government if we traveled by POV.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Ciao, Tom

STATEMENT OF PUBLICATION

The SMALL TALK is the official publication of the USS ERNEST G. SMALL ASSOCIATION. It will be published quarterly ; February, May, August and November. SMALL TALK is funded by voluntary contributions from our membership. There are no dues. All members are encouraged to support the voice of the Ernest G. Small. A financial statement appears in each issue of the newsletter.

SMALL TALK is a medium for members to share their experiences, express opinions and offer suggestions or creative criticism.

Unless otherwise stated, all views and opinions are those of the contributing writer, and do not represent the opinion of the Association leadership or the Editor.

All letters and stories submitted will be considered for publication, except letters that are unsigned. Letters requesting writer’s name be withheld will be honored, but published on a space available basis. Signed letters with no restrictions will be given priority.

Letters demeaning to another shipmate and letters promoting a political position will not be printed.

SMALL TALK editors are not responsible for the accuracy of articles submitted for publication. Articles of historical merit should be researched and verified by the author for their accuracy.

SMALL TALK reserves the right to edit letters to conform to space limitations and proper grammar.

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November 30, 2010

Beginning Cash 1/1/2010 $736.07

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Andy Anderson QMC 1956-1958 William Anderson STG2 1962-1964 Carl Berthelot RM3 1956-1957 Richard Besch RD3 1955-1957 Howard Brenz RD2 1949-1952 William Britton PN2 1969-1970 Joe Chambliss CMDR 1960-1962 Larry Chassels LT 1970-1970 Bill Clark RD3 1959-1959 Dale Cocita MM2 1967-1969 Robert Cole SFP2 1964-1967 Donald Cooper FN 1952-1954 Charles Cox BM3 1952-1954 Sean Coyle GM2 1949-1952 John Cromwell CMDR 1969-1970 Alfred Dentino RM2 1949-1952 Paul Dettmer BT2 1964-1967 Paul DiFillipo GM2 1956-1959 Richard Donahoo SN 1959-1961 Robert Erlewine MM1 1954-1957 Larry Esch EM2 1966-1969 Delbert Felisiano SN 1951-1952 Mike Flanagan PC3 1968-1970 David Fraser LTJG 1945-1946 Richard Glogowski RM3 1949-1952 Lee Graber SN 1950-1952 Brady Graham SH2 1948-1952 William Green GMG3 1966-1970 Ronald Hoffart STG2 1965-1967

Mike Hooper SOG3 1961-1962 Roger Hutchings EMC 1962-1966 Charles James STG2 1962-1966 Lee Jarrett EM2 1968-1970 Bill Larue EM3 1968-1970 Ervin Lenington GMG3 1967-1970 Mac McCutchen IC2 1960-1961 Joseph McGuire GMG3 1966-1969 Ted Meeker LTJG 1968-1969 Robert Moffitt LTJG 1945-1946 Frank Nash RD3 1958-1960 Curt Neilson MM3 1966-1969 Ronald Palinkas PC2 1967-1970 Llewellyn Parsons HMC 1968-1970 Gary Rocklage SH3 1965-1967 Tom Rowe MM2 1968-1970 Alex Salvati F 1/C 1945-1946 Gene Sauer QM3 1949-1951 Geno Schotte TMSN 1963-1966 Warren Schur ENS 1970-1970 David Scott FT3 1962-1966 Donald Smith EM3 1964-1966 Dan Stiffler SOG3 1961-1963 John Smith SOG2 1961-1964 Charles Super ETN3 1965-1966 Jimmy Vess MM3 1967-1969 Dennis Vinson ST1 1962-1966 Ken Weathers MM2 1966-1970

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