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USS Taylor Message Board

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The USS Taylor Message Board is the place where shipmates, friends and family of Taylor Sailors can connect, reminisce, and swap sea stories. If you’ve wondered whatever happened to someone you served with, this is the place to ask the question. The improved USS Taylor Message Board will make it easier than ever. Please keep in mind that the Message Board is strictly for the non-commercial use by Taylor Sailors, friends and families only. It is not to be used to obtain names and e-mail addresses for commercial efforts, other web sites, etc.

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DateNameShipRate / RankYears on BoardEmailPhoneMessage
12-18-20Ruthann Porterdd468sm 3/c6/43-3/46Email(435) 299-0641

I am the Daughter of William E. Cook (willy) and am interested in contacting anyone who remembers serving with him. I have a picture of signal gang 6/45 with j.h chadwell,jerry e. cleveland,newton l. blizzard,francis B. adams,john c coverington, bill burk,bob hoover(herbie),Eddie Hardy(snowshoes)

12-18-20Robert WainwrightDD 468FTG18/65-11/66Email(318) 544-8128

This is my new e-mail add. Looking forward to san Diego in the fall!

12-18-20Tony TrujilloUSS TaylorEmail(505) 980-9860

This is to inform you that my Dad who served on the USS Taylor during WWII passed away on July 28th 2011; he was 86 & made it to his 60th wedding anniversary. He hosted a reunion for the Taylor in Albuquerque, NM one year. Praying for all those who served and are still attending. Thank you & God bless.

12-18-20William (Bill) BurrisUSS TaylorMM212/58- 5/62Email(630) 730-5605

How do i get a password and does anyone know the wereabouts of Ronald Cantrell?

12-18-20William G Smithuss taylor de 468cs 159 to 63Email(513) 752-4973

I have forgotten my pass word.

12-18-20James J JellisonSA SN PNSN02/52-08/53Email(252) 426-5474

Served with brother (PN2 Fred Jellison) Worked as deck ape for BM2 Batterton then to TM shop then to Gunnery Office then to Ship's Office. Made Navy a career - retired CWO in 1972. Brother Fred died in mid 70's.

12-18-20Richard (Dick) Hinesdd468gmg265-69Email(509) 328-6067

Just in case anyone needs to email, I wanted to make sure my info was updated with my new email address Dick Hines

12-18-20William GlynnDD 468Rm31965 1968Email(407) 463-9058

Hello to all. Bill

12-18-20Edward O'TooleDD 468SN64-65Email(978) 657-7438

I was on the deck force out of Boot Camp. Then to Commisssary Dept. 1964 1965 Cruse Book WEST PAC. General Quarters. I was a Pointer on the 5 in Foward McDonald was the Trainer. On ASW I was the Helmsman on the Bridge. I read all these things on the Taylor, but never see anthing on the Rushin Sub Tender BOCMODE?? that we held the Sub's every time they left we chased. The Sub Tender set a crash course toward us and we held our position and puled away at the last minuet. The BOCMUDE?? Tried to reverce engines dropped the load Smoke comming out at holes. Any one else remmber this. Stewburner ED

12-18-20Stan BowenDD468STG24/67-5/69Email(757) 538-2810

Many fond memories & lots of pictures

12-18-20Bennie Vaughanuss taylor dde 468em29/54-6/58Email

like to hear from old em gang and andy anderson bt2 and jim corbett em2 at the time on board. bennie (vaughan the electrician)

12-18-20Jim HallDD468RM167-68Email(717) 840-0150

http://www.icq.com/img/friendship/static/card_16961_rs.swf

12-18-20Jim Wrightuss taylor dde468rm36/57-6-59Email

What a great experience I had.

12-18-20Raymond PicklerDD 468LTjg8/64-7/67Email

Great site! The names and anecdotes bring back lots of great memories.

12-18-20Harry "Skip" DyckDD468LT10/65-4/68Email(559) 244-9119

Love the story about CAPT Matacheck's sword. I think he may have used it on Jim Oneil at least once.

12-18-20Robert Allen (Bobdd 468Ltjg, SC1963-1965Email

I have retired from my work and have moved to Charlottesville, VA.

12-18-20John F Matejceckdd dde 468cdr1965-1967Email(817) 266-1161

Please forgive this .... my name is Jenee Morgan and I have what I believe is Cdr Matejceck's sword, scabbard/sheath and leather case and hope to reach family. The leather case has J.F.M. engraved and the sword has the full name as stated above. I traced what I bellieve is his children to Bay City Tx but the phone numbers are disconnected. I would appreciate any help available.....or please pass along my info to anyone who might be able to help. 8172661161 cell morgan.cherilyn@yahoo.com Thanks for help in this matter and of course for your service

12-18-20Dale LoreyTaylor DD 468Cook /Ship Service 3rd class1960-1963Email(651) 653-3728

I am Dale's daughter. He is still alive and well. Going to teach him how to use the computer soon so he can get on here himself! Thank you all for your service! You are true American Heros!

12-18-20Rick CardozaDD 468FN68-69Email(209) 639-3623

Went aboard the ship for one year when it returned from its last West Pac tour and left the ship when it was decommissioned. I was a FN served in the forward fire room under BT1 Jake Pratt. Went on later aboard the USS Carpenter (DD-825) and the USS McMorris (DE-1036)

12-18-20Ron Johannsen For Donald Johannsendd 468chief3Email

Donald Johannsen passed away Nov. 22. 1998. He was in the engine room during ww 2. He spent his life as a iowa farmer plus he had many inventions mostly dealing with engines. I am his son.

12-18-20Richard (Dick) Hinesdd468gmg31964-1969Email(509) 328-6067

This is a new email address for me.

12-18-20Stephen A Miele (Wop)dd 468em33Email(775) 577-4507
(530) 210-1109

Hi to all you guys. finally learning how to use a computer. hope to see you at next reunion if its in San Diego.

12-18-20Harold MeeksDD468EM33Email

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12-18-20Jim Patterson (Pat)USS Taylor DD 468MM 3 rd Class1964 thru 1967Email(417) 926-1196

It would be great to hear from my shipmates untill now I didn't know how. Thanks

12-18-20Jerry AndersonDD46868 to decomEmail

I remember Bridges, Holland, Appleby, Farley and many others. Old ship great crew

12-18-20Malanena GutierrezDD 468MM31966-1967Email(757) 401-1141

My father Keith E. Veerkamp served on the USS Taylor. I am actually looking for someone who may have served with him or known him. If anyone has any info I would love to hear from you/them.

12-18-20Richard RollinsDD 468Cheif Pharmacist Mate1943-1945Email

This is Richard Rollins' grandson, he has passed away, if anyone has any information to pass along, please contact me!

12-18-20Gregg PineraDD 468Email

Looking for any information on my grandfather, Richard Rollins, who served on the Taylor as a Chief Pharmacist Mate from approx 1943-1945

12-18-20Fred Johnson (Stash)dde 468ft21959-1962Email

DESFLOT 5 59-62

12-18-20William Van Atten (Bill)DD 468RD31/66-3/67Email(337) 515-9388

Nickname was Squirrel at the time.

12-18-20William CorbettDD 468ET14/66 - 10/67Email(617) 328-1850

A great crew in WestPac. and Pearl Retired CPO Living in Quincy (Boston) MA and Cape Canaveral FL May 2011 Memorial Day weekend at Navy Lodge, Sub Base New London

12-18-20Tom Madisonuss taylorbt 33Email(214) 801-5875

i remenber the flash on johnson island very well!

12-18-20Richard (Dick) Hinesdd468gmg209/65-09/69Email(509) 328-6067

Hi there. Just wanted to say hi to my old shipmates. Contact me any time. I am retired, so am available anytime.

12-18-20Waymon E Watersuss taylor dde 468sm 311/54-7/58Email(704) 263-9193
(704) 460-4350

happy to be one of you....

12-18-20Richard (Dick) Chute61-63Email

would love to hear from any old shipmates 1961-1963

12-18-20Robert TownsendEmail

nocomments

12-18-20Eugene WhippleDD468bt302/56-05/57Email(941) 492-4930

I live in Venice, Fl in the winter & Minnesota in the summer

12-18-20Jim Halldd468rm168-79Email(717) 840-0150

BM3 Scoles, I was there same era as you, but being terrible on names don't remember you, I do remember BM1 Miller.

12-18-20Marrow, MerleUSS Taylor DDE1954-1957Email(858) 455-0931

This was the first ship in my 20 years of naval my career. I do have some stories about my time on the Taylor.

12-18-20Doyce Cottondde 468mm202/56-06/59Email(863) 635-2107
(863) 632-5066

would like to hear from anyone that service on the taylor from 02/56 - 6/59

12-18-20Don ScolesDD 468BM367-69Email(541) 545-1021

would like to hear from anyone that remembers me

12-18-20W H Ripper (Rip)DD 468MM31963-1965Email(580) 385-2239

Looking for Colvin and JW Miller.

12-18-20Carl Bourgeoisdd4681/61 5/64Email(337) 381-7920

any one remember?(bear)

12-18-20Carl Bourgeoisdd468sm33Email(337) 381-7920

remember anyone?

12-18-20Bill CorbettDD468SOG36/62 - 4/64Email(480) 473-1142

I missed the last reunion @ the 'Big Easy'. Hoping to be able to make the next!

12-18-20Brian BEmail

I'm working with a veteran that has prstate cancer and we are trying to prove vietnam service. The only paperwork we have show he received the Republic of vietnam campaign medal. Any help would be gratefull.

12-18-20Chuck StoudtDDE468gunners mate09/56-08/60Email(404) 520-9100

I have located gunners mate williams in Rabun Gap Georgia and we have had a chance to laugh and remember some great things and shipmates. check out my website http://www.funnycartoongifts.com

12-18-20Rodney Watsondde468bt312/54 12/57Email(909) 744-2731

was in the aft fireroom anyone on board

12-18-20Richard D Hines (Dick)uss taylor dd468gmg29/65-9/69Email(509) 328-6067

Any one out there who remembers me, I would love to hear from you. Just call or email me.

12-18-20Bruce MccallsonDDE 468ETN31960-1962Email

Would be pleased to hear from anyone.

DateNameShipRate / RankYears on BoardEmailPhoneMessage