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Looking for some old shipmates:
Michael C. Bainter
Wayne Burgess
Jack Turley
Jim Renahan
Kenzo ???
Steve Zahn

Looking for some shipmates I served with. Sonarman.

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?

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

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.

Would like to get in touch with Ensign G R Hutter

Just add my designation as Damage Controlman

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?

LIVE IN SOAP LAKE,WA. 98851

Best to all this 2017 Christmas. Unable to attend conventions due to wives continued sickness.

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!!

New cell phone #

G.U. and Alfred Cady, Hope you are doing fine. Thinking about you.

Anybody remember Karnes, Ashlock, Owlyn, Ole Buckets... ???

Just watched video @ abbot.us/DD629/kiddFilm/ (Found reference to it on Facebook)

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.

If anyone knew Joe Tescarenno, his wife Alice just passed away after suffering a stroke

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!

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)

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

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.

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

Looking for John Tombe and Vernon Duarte

Ronald Cantrell - deceased 10/30/1996 as a result of an automobile accident. Tried to contact Bill Burris by email. We had tried in earlier years to contact Bill.

I'm looking for my friend Sterling C. Purcell who was aboard TAYLOR from 8/66 till early or mid 67 when he transferred to the Vietnam river boats. He then was in heavy action till discharged. Am interested in any recent info. For many, the service was a pivotal experience, and for me it was literally life-changing in all facets. I appreciate this link to memories. Wishing every sailor peace and joy forever, Tom.