Message Board
Date | Name | Ship | Rate / Rank | Years on Board | Phone | Message | |
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10-24-23 | David W Chalberg | DD468 | FTG2 | 63-67 | (507) 732-5007 (507) 993-6269 | I live in Zumbrota, MN near Rochester, MN. The USS Taylor memories are good. Have had a good life. | |
06-16-23 | joseph Gary kappen | dd dde uss taylor | mm2 | 1961-63 | (570) 336-7774 | remember the big blast | |
12-05-22 | Robert Gerould | DD468 | LTJG | 62-63 | (916) 532-0108 | ||
09-06-22 | Jerry Noonan | RD2 | 1962 to 1965 | (530) 415-9500 | Left Taylor 90 days early to go to school. Retired after 30 years with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Ran with Bob Bernier, Chuck Pierce and others. Best decision I ever made was to enlist in the Navy…..loved my days on the Taylor. | ||
08-29-22 | Bill Hickman | DD 468 | FTGSN | 62-64 | (360) 256-2728 | Loved the story from XO Shultz about Seattle. Great memories for a teenager at the time. Wow 60 years ago. | |
06-22-22 | Raymond D Unterseher | DD 468 | E3 Gunners Mate | 14 months | (701) 713-6166 | I am looking for any information about the USS Taylor’s involvement in the Vietnam war during 11/09/1962 to 07/31/1964 | |
04-22-22 | Stephan Schulte | FT SN | 67-69 | Looking for some old shipmates: | |||
04-15-22 | Wirt W. Cyphers | E5 | 43-45 | (540) 250-7091 | My name is Michael Mitchell. My grandfather was Wirt Cyphers PO2 from W VA who was a cook on Taylor. Wirt died in 1998 but the stories he told his grandson about life on USS Taylor during WWII lives on. | ||
02-21-22 | Monte Grandon Ranshaw | DD 468 | E5 | 62-64 | (183) 249-2449 | Looking for some shipmates I served with. Sonarman. | |
11-11-21 | Charles Mohapp | Uss taylor AP145 | Private | 1944 | (530) 301-2300 | I recently found my dads Domain of Neptunus Rex crossing paperwork. He was 1st division USMC WW2 and would love to learn more. Marie Mohapp | |
03-02-21 | Cindy Smith | DD 468 | WT1 | 42-45 | (513) 319-9217 | I am trying to confirm history for my father. His grandfather has a picture of the Taylor that he was on. Can someone check a crew lists to see if Daniel J. Brewer was on the ship during that time? | |
03-02-21 | Bobby E Campbell | DDE 468 | QMS | 55-57 | (706) 375-3846 | I am entering this for my father in law who speaks of his time on the ship as if it's gospel. I'm not sure of his rank, but I do know he was a signal man and a quartermaster from 55-57. | |
03-02-21 | Charlie Denayer | DDE-468 | SM2 | 62 | (816) 679-7660 | Guess what my wifes maiden name was Taylor marred 56 years lived 48 years Harrisonville Mo. Now live Raymore Mo. Worked for kcpl as a splicer-lineman 40 years play senior softball 79 years age Won winter world in 2012 in Phoenix shortstop | |
12-18-20 | James G. O'Neill | DD 468 | LTJG | 65-67 | (804) 212-8911 | The reunion scheduled for August 2021 has been canceled due to COVID 19 concerns. We will "regroup" later this year when the national health situation is clearer -- hopefully a reunion in 2022 is in the cards. | |
12-18-20 | Carl Fisher | DDE 468 | SOSN / SO2 | 1955 - 1957 | (936) 465-4099 | Taylor was my first ship the first couple of years of 22. I boarded her in April of 1955 in Sasebo, Japan. We returned to Hawaii in August crossing the dateline on my 20th birthday. | |
12-18-20 | Roy Fournier | DD 468 | Seaman | 66-69 | Still breathing in and out | ||
12-18-20 | Monte Ranshaw | DD468 | stg2 | 2 | (832) 492-4495 | Would like to get in touch with Ensign G R Hutter | |
12-18-20 | Jim Duncan | USS Taylor | MM3 | 65--67 | (515) 326-2232 | Just came across some old familiar names. Hope to touch base with them or they with me. | |
12-18-20 | Richard Anton | USS Taylor DD 486 | E4 DC | 01-05-1969 to decommissioned | (818) 968-2297 | Just add my designation as Damage Controlman | |
12-18-20 | Richard Evert Anton | USS Taylor DD/DDE 486 | E3 to E4 | 01-05-1969 to decommissioned | (818) 968-2297 | USS Taylor Picked me up in Hong Kong early January and then headed to Australia back to PaPa Hotel and Off to San Diego for decommissioned and sold to Italy | |
12-18-20 | Gary L. Anderson | Storekeeper | E5 | 67-68 | Interested in finding out who among my fellow sailers has had major Prostate problems? 2018 my Prostate was removed, after radiation treatment in 2008. I know of 2 other of our shipments who have experienced similar.. Has if been an issue fo you? | ||
12-18-20 | Jay T Mccarthy | DD 468 | QM3 | 1968 ~ 69 | (206) 953-1100 | Hey Mark, Jan, Steve or any other west coaster that painted the hull from the main deck to the waterline with me give me a call. | |
12-18-20 | Elgin Burns | USS TAYLOR DDE-468 | RD2 | 56/60 | (509) 246-6192 | LIVE IN SOAP LAKE,WA. 98851 | |
12-18-20 | Jim Yourishin | DD 468 | ETN3 | 2 | Looking for then Lt Bob Hebner | ||
12-18-20 | Jim Hall | DD468 | RM1 | 68-69 | (717) 840-0150 | Best to all this 2017 Christmas. Unable to attend conventions due to wives continued sickness. | |
12-18-20 | Thomas Eimers | Taylor DD468 | Bt2 | 67-69 | (605) 234-5418 | wondering how Len Huyck,Vince Hayes, and Tom Beckman are doing? | |
12-18-20 | Carl E Smith | DD468 | ETC | 1/65_05/67 | (904) 406-9504 | Does anyone know if agent orange was being used when we were off the coast of Vietnam during 65 thru 67? If so please give me the dates and where I can verify that info. Yes, we have responded to you. Please check your email!! | |
12-18-20 | Waymon Waters | taylor dde 468 | sm 3 | 54 - 58 | (704) 689-3419 (704) 460-4350 | I sure all my shipmates has had a great Christmas and have a prosperous New Year. | |
12-18-20 | Tom Roseberry | DD468 | sn | 7/66-12/67 | (702) 812-5601 | New cell phone # | |
12-18-20 | Jim Cumberland | DDE 468 | EM2 | 4/55 -11/57 | (909) 957-5539 | New email | |
12-18-20 | Leonard Carr | DDE 468 | 3rd class gunner's mate | 3 years | (304) 228-9983 | G.U. and Alfred Cady, Hope you are doing fine. Thinking about you. | |
12-18-20 | Ronald Moser | DD 468 | BT2 | 1964-1968 | (208) 697-4043 | update on email address. | |
12-18-20 | Jim Bowline | USS Taylor & Walker | E-5 Engiman | somewhere in 64 & 65 | (530) 238-8078 | Anybody remember Karnes, Ashlock, Owlyn, Ole Buckets... ??? | |
12-18-20 | Carl Corbett | DD468 | 1965 | (503) 756-3689 | Hello everyone, My Father Phillip Corbett served on the Taylor in 1965. Dad is well, retired now and sober for 40+ years. He is not too computer savvy but he has asked me to send his warmest regards to all of you and I'll be happy to pass on any messages. My Sister and I would be very interested if anyone has any pictures of Dad they could share or if we could find a copy of the 1964-65 cruise book. We are so happy to have found this page for the Taylor. Thank you. | ||
12-18-20 | Jim Hall | DD468 | RM1 | 68/69 | (717) 840-0150 | Just watched video @ abbot.us/DD629/kiddFilm/ (Found reference to it on Facebook) | |
12-18-20 | Donald Patrick | uss taylor dde468 | RD3 | 53-56 | (817) 599-5079 | Need prayers for David Childers. He was aboard ship from about 52-55. He fell and hit head and is on life support | |
12-18-20 | Jim Hartsock | DD 468 | sa | 1969 | Back in the day (1969), I reported aboard the Taylor in Subic Bay as a SA. I was met on the QD by an RD3 (name not remembered). He convinced the OOD that I belonged in OI division. After all these many years, I'm looking for this person to thank him. All I remember was that he was always seasick and that is about all I remember about him. We left Subic on our way to Australia and eventually back to homeport in Pearl. | ||
12-18-20 | Robert Marshall | USS Taylor DD468 | Bm3 | 1968 / 1969 | (361) 449-0997 | HOPE SOMEONE SEES THIS.IT WOULD BE COOL,To hear from someone ESPECIALLY you deck hands.have one for me Rob | |
12-18-20 | Sherman A Mosier | DDE-468 | torpedoman ist class | 12/59-5-63 | (916) 422-7039 | If anyone knew Joe Tescarenno, his wife Alice just passed away after suffering a stroke | |
12-18-20 | Robert Peach | DD 468 | SHL2 | 1966-1968 | (508) 477-0500 | Looking to hear from anyone who was aboard with me. | |
12-18-20 | T. Ralph Smith | DD 468 | RM | 1942 to 1945 | (609) 364-9027 | My father T. Ralph Smith served on the Taylor during WW2 as a radio man, he passed away in 2008. I am his son, Roger A Smith, he was very proud of his service " he won the war in the pacific" I have his ships book that details the Taylor's service during the war, if anyone is interested I can send a copy. Email me for any reason. Proud son! also a veteran! | |
12-18-20 | John Singer | USS Taylor DDE 468 | QM3 | 1958-1962 | (760) 223-1818 | Would like to hear from anyone | |
12-18-20 | Frank P Ferreira | uss Taylor | Boiler room engineer | 1948 / 1951 | (530) 788-5520 | Anyone that can remember my farther please call me the years might be off a bit . Please help best friend during his service was Johnny do not know last name . Korean War time. He was in the engine room . Down in the hole of the ship . Thank you all for your service. (Daughter) | |
12-18-20 | John Maine | Uss Taylor | (503) 201-1500 | I'm said to say my best friend John arbie kinder has passed away July 24 2014. A man of principal and integrity. Who changed my life with his wisdom and heart felt love for others. John Maine 503 / 201 / 1500 | |||
12-18-20 | Robert Marshall | uss Taylor dd/dde 468 | bm3 | 1 | (361) 449-0997 | I have never forgotten you guy's. And never will. We surely did our part. I have regretted not trying to keep in touch with with you. But l'm older now, and feel an emptyness. I can only hope some of you feel the same way. Hope to hear from you or see you at the reunion. Rob marshall Robert marshall | |
12-18-20 | Robert Marshall | uss taylor dd 468 | bm3rd class | 1year | (361) 449-0997 | I'm looking for anyone that serverd a board the old girl during the period 1968 to 1969. As a bowswens mate.ie deck ape. I am know 100% connected. And would like to help any of you that are having trouble with the va. We did a lott things that changed our lives for ever.and maybe made a difference in the world we live in today. | |
12-18-20 | M Cole Widow Of Gary W Cole Rm3 | DD468 | RM3 | 1963-1965 | (713) 898-2871 | Gary W Cole RM3 -see the 1965 yearbook under the Radio Shack crew- died March 1st 2014. He shared very fond memories of his service at the Taylor and now I keep his yearbook as a treasure. If any of his shipmates wishes to contact me please do. It was a short but important time in his life. | |
12-18-20 | Allison Granddaughter Or R. Yorke Herren | DD468 | Luther | 1943-1945 | Does anyone remember my grandfather Dr.R Yorke Herren Lut? I would love to hear from anyone. He died before I was born and would love to know anything about him. | ||
12-18-20 | Susan Goodman | USS Taylor | CP0 | Unsure ? 1962 - 1965 | (520) 820-1082 | Am looking for photos of my father who was a Chief Petty Officer commissaryman on the Taylor. During war exercises he was a gunman and ambulatory man. His name: Donald R. Banks | |
12-18-20 | Gordan Hobbs | uss taylor dd468 | gmgsn | 21/2 | email me if we served together and you remember me. | ||
Date | Name | Ship | Rate / Rank | Years on Board | Phone | Message |