JIMMY REECE - 12/13/00 03:08:02
My Email:JIMMYREECE667@CS.COM

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I served on the Talbot County a few months . I was among the decommissioning crew as a First Class Gunners Mate

Jay W. Simon - 11/26/00 03:31:57
My Email:szsimon@dellnet.com

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I was an ET on the U.S.S. Talbot County, 1964 - 1967. Carmody was my CO. I greatly enjoyed the history. Brought back old memories. Remembered all the ports mentioned. Relived every minute. We also, some time landed equipment during a crisis in the Do inican Republic. Date fuzzy, but did get a medal. (My only one) Thanks for taking the time to put this together. Regards, Jay W. Simon Jupiter, Florida

Dominic E. Tomassetti - 11/11/00 21:16:39
My Email:Junotomo@aol.com

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Hi I served on the Lst 988 Mineral County, from 1952 to 1955. My brother Roger E. Tomassetti, Served aboard the Talbot County LST-1153

Jerry Deardorff - 10/13/00 05:08:32
My Email:magnetsRus@juno.com

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good site, was on lst-1156 1963-1967 en-3. Worked #1  engine rooms tied up at little creek even maybe next to 1153

Robert (Bob) Papini - 10/11/00 02:59:32
My Email:aa052271@earthlink.net

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I was a seaman abord the 1153 from September 1952 until September 1955.I'm very happy to have found you all after 45 years.I hope to share some pictures from the good old days with you soon. Bob

ROGER ST.PIERRE - 07/05/00 14:09:30
My Email:RSTPIERRE@DLJ.COM

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I SERVED ABOARD THE TALBOT CTY FROM JAN 1961 TO DEC 1964. I SERVED MY FIRST TWO YEARS ON DECK FORCE AND BECAME DECK FORCE YOEMAN BEFORE BEING TRANSFERED TO SHIP'S OFFICE. MY NICKNAME WAS "THE SAINT"

Jimmy Reece - 07/04/00 23:09:14
My Email:jimmyreece667@cs.com

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Enjoying your site.A lot of the names of the crew members sure sounds familiar.I'd like to hear from some that remember me. Great site .Keep up the good work. Jimmy Reece GMGC USNAVY RETIRED

norman olaf gulbranson - 07/04/00 08:23:00
My Email:normaninredding@webtv.net

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I served aboard the uss talbot county lst 1153 1958 to 1965 most of the time on the signal bridge left talbot as a sm2 i enjoyed serving aboard her with all the good men and officers i had some real good and excitingtimes aboard.never a daul moment.i have enjoyed the uss talbot county olaf

Gret Hurst - 06/29/00 01:51:43
My Email:ghurst47@mindspring.com

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I was a BT3 on the Talbot County from 1964 -1967. Ebby Manning who also served on her and I are still in touch. Hope to here from from some of the old crew.

Felix J. Gloro - 06/09/00 20:39:47
My Email:fgloro@terra.com

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THANKS!!! I was aboard "She's a Lady" for a short period during the Feb/1960 "PHIBLEX 1-60" exercises in Vieques, Pto. Rico...(She took me home for a spell so to speak, as I was born in P.R.)... I have good memories of her, as I had never been aboard a "s ip" until then... Thanks again... Felix J. Gloro L/cpl. U.S.M.C.

Harry Draper - 06/09/00 02:25:35
My Email:Harrydrap@aol.com

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I too served on an LST, USS Walworth County LST 1164, 1966-1968. You have a fine site and it brought back a lot of good memories of my own service. Harry Draper BM3

John Halasa, EN3 - 05/31/00 17:57:37
My Email:levskipper@aol

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I served on the TC from 11/69 until we decommissioned the TC in Orange Texas. I made two cruises to the Canal Zone prior to decommission. In all, during my military service, I was on three ships. I was in "A Gang". Although the TC was a small ship, looking back, it was my favorite ship. It's unique to be part of only two steam driven LST's ever built. I'm sorry that the fate of the TC is unknown.

Lawrence Crow - 05/27/00 15:41:58
My URL:http://polksheriff.org
My Email:lcrow@usa.net

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The previous name should read Lawrence Crow SN

Lawrence Crpw - 05/27/00 15:10:45
My URL:http://polksheriff.org
My Email:lcrow@usa.net

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I SERVED ABOARD TALBOT COUNTY FROM 1960-1963. I WAS DISCHARGED IN JUNE 1963. I DROVE THE CAPTAIN'S GIG FOR LT/CMDR WATKINS. AFTER DISCHARGE I WAS HIRED AS A POLICE OFFICER IN LAKELAND FLORIDA. WENT TO COLLEGE UNDER GI BILL,ADVANCED TO CHIEF OF POLICE AND RETIRED IN 1987 AND WAS APPOINTED SHERIFF OF 1500 EMPLOYEE SHERIFFS OFFICE. I AM STILL SHERIFF. SEE MY WEBSITE AND PHOTO AT HTTP://POLKSHERIFF.ORG. I WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM ANY SHIPMATES

Richard W. (Dick) Almos, HMC, USN (Ret) - 05/23/00 15:44:44
My Email:dickalmos@msselect.com

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I served aboard the Talbot's sister ship, the USS Tallahatchie County (LST 1154/AVB-2) while she was an AVB homported in Naples, Italy. Was courious as to what happended to the Talbot. I'm also interested in whatever happened to the USS Grant County which I was on during the Cuban Crisis with the Surgical Team from Naval Hospital, Jacksonville. If there is any information on that vessel, I'd appreciate an e-mail. Thanks. Dick

JIMMY REECE - 05/22/00 03:47:43
My Email:JIMMYREECE667@CS.COM

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I REPORTED ABOARD THE TALBOT COUNTY IN THE CANAL ZONE ,(HER LAST TRIP TO THE ZONE)AS THE LEADING GUNNERS MATE . AND SERVED ON HER UNTIL WE PUT HER OUT OF COMMISSION IN ORANGE TEXAS. I WAS A GUNNERS MATE FIRST CLASS

Bonnie Billings - 04/24/00 00:34:08
My Email:bonnie@acadia.net

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Hi.... what great memories this has brought back to me ...I served on the Talbot County from Sept 1962 until June 23th 1965 as a Bosun's mate I still have my short timers chain.... (-:

Clinton Frawley - 04/01/00 00:00:17
My Email:cfrawley@flinet.com

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Ron Sharp - 03/29/00 06:14:39
My Email:rsharpen@aol.com

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As your freind of the last 36 years and fellow sailor, I am truly impressed. And very proud that you are my freind.......Ron from the air navy.

Joe Stogniew - 03/21/00 19:35:04
My Email:jolin72@bellsouth.net

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USS Traverrse County LST 1160 1960-1964 SFP-3 Now Living in Atlanta GA

Terry L. Mrakovich, CPP - 03/21/00 16:18:46
My Email:terry_mrakovich@yahoo.com

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Served aboard Talbot County 1968-69 as FTG-3 prior to transfer to USS Ashland LSD-1. Enjoyed my time on the old girl working with those 5" 38/s FYI we made a trip through Panama Canal to Costa Rica and Mexico, and stayed in port for a while at Rodman Naval Station in western Panama. Will attempt to find photos to send to you if you send me an address where to send same.

francis e hilliker - 03/11/00 08:41:08
My Email:duicopper@aol

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I was a crew member of the USS Churchill Cty LST 583 and served with the Talbot Cty in Panama. I was on Churchill from 1965 to 1969 in Orange Texas and finished my naval carrer on the USS Sylvania after serving on a newer LST the USS Harlan Cty 1196. She too is gone serving with the Spanish navy. Great article on Talbot Cty.

LARRY McCarley MM3 - 02/21/00 01:56:17
My Email:Lpm 278 comp serve

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I was aboard from Aug. 1964 to jan 1968.

William W. Spurrier - 01/16/00 03:55:25
My Email:wspurrier@interconnect.net

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I was Executive Officer of USS Talbot County from the fall of 1958 until the spring of 1960. The Commanding Officer for my first few months was R. M Smith, followed by E. V. Conger. It is a real pleasure to see that the shipmates are getting back together after all these years. There is no comparable relationship to that of a shipmate, and I look forward to seeing you all in Virginia Beach in April 2000.

Stan Beattie - 12/22/99 15:17:27
My Email:SBea874454@cs.com

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Thanks for fun reading.I relieved LtJg Infinger Nov 1960, and served on board the Talbot County till June 1962. I'd love to get back to La Spezia sometime. Nice Christmas there. Stan Beattie

bob peters - 12/17/99 00:22:16
My Email:iwanskico@aol.com

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enjoyed reading years 1964-1968 as having served om USS Dodge County (LST 722) in LSTDIV 41 with USS Talbot County.

Buddy Benton - 12/16/99 15:42:10
My Email:ccbenton@worldnet.att.net

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Well put together site. It's a very good tribute to those who served aboard her. Buddy

Dominic E. Tomassetti Jr - 11/21/99 10:49:54
My Email:Junotomo@aol.com

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I liked reading all about the Talbot county, My brother Roger E Tomassetti, also served aboard the L.S.T. 1153. I also served 3 years aboard the L.S.T 988.

Roger E. Tomassetti - 11/20/99 23:13:42
My Email:rogertom1@hotmail.com

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I was aboard the Talbot County from November 28, 1962 until January 04, 1965. When I made shipfitter 3rd class I was transferred to the USS Krishna ARL 38

Joe Norton - 11/07/99 18:01:41
My URL:http://knorton.hypermart.net/new_page_2.htm
My Email:k.norton@snet.net

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E` Excellent Job http://knorton.hypermart.net/new_page_2.htm Keep up the good work John..

- 11/01/99 08:45:44

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I AM AFRAID YOUR SHIP WAS SOLD FOR SCRAP IN MAY OF 1974

louis J.OShea - 10/28/99 00:42:48
My Email:OWENS827@AOL.COM

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One of my favorite sites,I really beleive ONCE A SAILOR ALWAYS A SAILOR

Ed Lange - 09/29/99 02:03:29
My Email:eflange@webtv.net

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Reviewed your site again and think you did a great job. Very attractive AND interesting. 4.0 in my book. As you can see, I am on webtv and everything worked fine. I wish you fair winds and following seas.

Charles C. Patton - 09/20/99 15:39:51
My Email:patton@voyager.net

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I like your web site. Very well done.

Angie - 09/18/99 23:24:31
My Email:spice26817@aol.com

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Very nice...Enjoyed it all..

Jeffrey Hoss - 09/07/99 02:00:28
My URL:http://www.flinthills.com/~jeffh
My Email:jeffh@flinthills.com

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Very well out together Web site. We got a lot of good information from it to pass on to our grandson's & daughter's. Take care and the best of luck to all of you in the future....

Dale Schmidt - 09/06/99 13:43:26
My Email:dschmidt@wctc.net

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Great work on your site. Glad to see that there are shipmates keping the saga of the LST afloat so newcommers can learn a part of Naval history.

Charles P. Danza - 09/05/99 19:04:14
My Email:dachazs@aol.com

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John Ashburn, I found your site through Don Hepburn in Hartford Conn. I was on the 1153 from feb 3 1953 to march of 1955. I was in the electrians gang.

Frank Tatem - 08/23/99 15:53:17
My Email:frank@cablevision.com

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I served from 1962-1964. Great memories

JIM FALLON - 08/22/99 00:20:21
My Email:fallon05

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I have a new e-mail site. GM on TALBOT COUNTY from 1960 to 1964.

Peter Carlos - 08/20/99 13:19:46
My Email:cpag143@home.com

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Very interesting page. You must be proud of your service to the USN. I am a serving member in the Canadian Infantry and have the oppurtunity to work along side with our naval counterparts-great group of hard working men!

JIM FALLON - 08/12/99 02:40:21
My Email:j7j8@gateway.net

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I WAS ON THE TALBOT COUNTY FROM 1960 TO 1964.

james fallon - 08/07/99 03:07:57
My Email:j7j8

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I WAS A GUNNERS MATE ON THE TALBOT COUNTY FROM 1060 TO 1964.

Terry L. Newton - 08/02/99 18:13:21
My URL:
My Email:newton@hit.net

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I served aboard LST 1153 from 1957 to 1960, I was a MM2 when discharged. I worked in fwd engine room the whole time, I went to the med for 2 tours.The fwd engine room had the Westinghouse engines not the aft. We stopped in Cuba when Castro informed USA to get off base. We unloaded tanks to run Castros old tanks off.

JERRY BOGART - 07/28/99 22:30:02
My Email:JERBOGART@AOL.COM

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CAME ACROSS YOUR SITE LOOKING FOR SAME ABOUT MY BROTHER AND MY SHIP LST 1159 TOM GREEN COUNTY YEARS 66-70. I ENJOYED YOUR SITE VERY MUCH, IT WAS VERY WELL DONE.. WE ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF THE U.S. AND CONNECTICUT BRANCHES OF THE LST ASSOC. WILL VISIT AGAIN AND WILL ASK AT NEXT LOCAL MEETING IF ANY SERVED ON YOUR T AND WILL PASS YOUR ADDRESS..THANKS FOR SOME PLEASANT VIEWING..JERRY

Jay S. Brown - 07/21/99 20:53:50
My URL:http://www.dimacs.rutgers.edu/~judyann/jay.html
My Email:jbrown@epix.net

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Great page!! USS SUMTER LST 1181 (plankowner) USS WASHTENAW COUNTY (LST 1166)

Louie Dodd - 07/18/99 01:35:04
My Email:102577.1515@compuserve.com

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Enjoyed the short history of Talbot County. I served on the LST 1153 Talbot County from 1958 through August 1961. Don't recognize any of the guys' names yet.

Joe Synan - 07/11/99 16:25:11
My URL:http://www.oocities.org/CapeCanaveral/4557
My Email:joeair_1999@yahoo.com

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Hi John, Great page Was on board May-June 1960 to Jan.1962 You will know me when I send you a separate email He He What memories you brought back>>thanks Would really like to know whatever happened to Dutch (Charles) Bierman & Ron Casey Bye John Joe PS:: Fly a Hot Air Balloon here in Dallas

CWO Hank Porter USN (Ret) - 06/17/99 03:35:59
My Email:banshee4970@hotmail.com

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Outstanding website!! I flew drone targets off Talbot County for a very short cruise out of Little Creek in late 1966. Good ship & good crew.

hugh g. whiting - 06/13/99 21:35:04
My Email:hughbu1@aol.com

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boy this page really brings back a lot of memories. makes you wonder what the hell happened to these last 30 years or so. you did a great job on it, are you sure you weren`t a snipe?

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I just found this site!!! amazing. I served aboard the 1153 from 1959 to 1961. Good to see the old girl is beig remembered. Was happy to see some of the guys I served with. Will check in again later to find out more about the next reunion.

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Finally got my e mail straightened out . Love to here from some of the guys . Served on the Talbot Cty 1967 ,1968 as an IC3.

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Finally got my e mail straightened out . Love to here from some of the guys

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H.B. Steele - 02/28/99 18:51:14
My Email:esteele@swva.net

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I apprecitate you taking the time to recognize the crew members of these ships. I was on the LST 1153 from Sept.3, 1947 until Dec.23,1949.

John Carrejo - 02/25/99 23:27:42
My Email:jcarrejo@snet.net

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Enjoyed your site. I serviced aboard your sister ship LST1154/AVB2 USS TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY from Aug 1966 to Aug 1968. I'm looking forward to our reunion this Oct. outside Boston.

J. Gerald Miller - 02/18/99 06:41:44
My Email:jgmiller@netten.net

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I really like your LST web site. BRAVO ZULU!! I served as DCA & 1st LT on board U.S.S. Vernon County (LST-1161) from 2 June 1968 until 28 Jan 1971. Homeported in Yokosuka, we spent most of our time in South Vietnam.

Joe Sharland - 02/14/99 02:12:46
My Email:jwwabash@portup.com

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Found your site very interesting as I served aboard the USS York County (LST-1175) from 1959 thru July, 1962. I know we sailed at one time or another with the Talbot County and relish the memories of those days. Hard to find anyone interested in the York County. Have tried to contact shipmates but no luck so far. Real shame! Good site. Keep up the good work!!

bill brown - 01/31/99 03:49:39

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I liked your web page. I work on the lst 1166 I would like to set up a web page for it, but have no idea how to do it. I dont have a e-mail address ,but you can call me at 403 246-1305

bill brown - 01/31/99 03:49:33

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I liked your web page. I work on the lst 1166 I would like to set up a web page for it, but have no idea how to do it. I dont have a e-mail address ,but you can call me at 403 246-1305

Ed Lange - 01/29/99 13:06:51
My Email:eflange@webtv.net

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Well done, John. I enjoyed taking the "cruise" with you even though I served on a Pacific side LST. I am sure your work will be appreciated by all your shipmates, and their families. Lots of memories and sea stories will get revived.

Victor G.Fricke Jr. - 01/27/99 00:46:24
My Email:vbfricke@juno.com

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Thanks for the webpage. I enjoyed both reunions, 1997 and 1998, and look forward to Va. Beach in 1999. I served on board as a seaman from 1951-53.

Glenn B Eckert - 01/05/99 11:27:06
My Email:geckert@net-magic.net

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Fine job.

Rufus R. Kennedy Jr. - 12/12/98 20:07:45
My Email:rak@visi.net

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I served on the Talbot County from 1963-1967. My brother, Van Wayne Kennedy, also served on the Talbot County.

Joe Norton - 12/11/98 15:51:35
My Email:k.norton@snet.net

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Hi, I was on board our ship the Uss. Talbot county from 63 to 65. It was one of best experence of my life :) I have a picture of our ship that was taken from a heiocopter, I know because I was standing forward at the time and you can see me and my white hat:). I wasn't supposed to be there when the heloi came by, hahaha. if anyone wants the pic let me know Seaman Joe Norton btw. I've had this picture for along time

James Deming - 12/02/98 01:27:51
My Email:jambet@digital.net

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I really enjoyed touring this web site. I thought it was well and tastefully done. The tour brought back some fond memories of my days in the "Hooligan Navy". I served on the LST-1173 out of Little Creek from March 1959 through September 1960. The LST 1153 was there at the time, and I remember her well. I did not know, however, that she was steam powered. Thanks for the memories. Bravo Zulu!

D.T. (Skip) Allen - 12/01/98 01:07:56
My Email:sallen@computron.net

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4-0 JOB ! Thank you for one of the most entertaining LST sites that I've found. I'm a former RM on Tioga Cty., Sumner Cty.,Outagamie Cty., making 3 westpac deployments from 66-69.(I'm having trouble finding pics of the "Twin-Stack" LST's of the Tioga class) God-speed

art - 11/18/98 03:53:55
My Email:wal1w0mbat

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nice job

Jim Harp - 11/14/98 16:15:50
My Email:JHarpJ@aol.com

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Thanks John for presenting a thoroughly squared away record of your old ship the USS Talbot County ...you deserve the big "E" for efficiency. See you on the beach buddy. Jim Harp, former crew of the USS Tom Green County 1159.

MIKE O'NEAL - 11/14/98 00:48:39
My Email:oneal@netdoor.con

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HI! GREAT PAGE BRINGS BACK MEMORIES WAS ON TWO LST'S DURING 60'S USS COCONINO CTY LST 603 AND USS OUTAGAMIE CTY LST 1073 PLUS AN ARL USS SATYR ARL 23 (IN COUNTRY TOUR 70-71)

George M Brown - 10/20/98 14:50:10
My Email:gbrown@raex.com

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Very nice site , I enjoyed reading it. I was a crew member on LST 651 In 1944-1946 George M Brown

Erich & Donna Brand - 10/19/98 14:59:18
My Email:anchor@ffn.com

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Hi John, Erich & I really enjoyed meeting you and Cindy at the reunion and are looking forward to next year. You have done a great job with this site and deserve a lot of credit for all the hours spent making the information available for all to see. Eric and I'm sure everyone else who served on her thank you. We will be checking back often.

Amy Wilson - 10/08/98 03:48:42
My Email:AmyJoy201

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Hey John, This was very interesting...and entertaining! Can't wait to hear how the reunion went... see ya later! Amy.

Kevin Bradley - 10/04/98 03:34:44
My Email:KMB135@aol.com

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John, You deserve a lot credit for the efforts you put into this wonderful article. As a former crew member of the USS WALDO COUNTY(LST-1173) I can appreciate all the information and pictures. Again, you deserve a WELL DONE.

Chris Lewis (1957 - 1959) - 09/18/98 01:40:14
My URL:http://www.execpc.com/~cwlewis/
My Email:cwlewis@execpc.com

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What a pleasant afternoon browsing through this site. I will look for some pictures to add to the photo gallery. Fantastic job you did on this site John.

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Didn't finish my address before

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Nice job I'll be coming back and checking it. I served on two LST's in the 60's, the Washoe County 1165 and the Polk County 1084.

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Super job,its is truly appreciated. I was on the ship from 3/31/54 to 7/11/55 as a FTSN. Lou Gaither was my first class. Looking for my third class J C Miller would like any help anyone could provide. Thanks JIM.

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Great job! Blue and gold throughout.

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pretty good job big guy. all of your efforts seem to be paying off. i thought i was in social studies class when i was ready....haha good luck with yur page

JOHN EDWARDS - 08/21/98 02:09:51
My Email:cedwards@alaska.net

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