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Date | Name | Ship | Rate / Rank | Years on Board | Phone | Message | |
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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. | ||
12-18-20 | Frank Ferreira | uss taylor | fire man | 1952 /1953 | Looking for John Tombe and Vernon Duarte | ||
12-18-20 | Jim Hall | dd468 | rm1 | 68-69 | The very first issue of our ancestor newspaper, Continental Navy Times, published to coincide with the founding of the Continental Navy.....the paper is dated 13 October 1775. I was doing some research on some Navy history and stumbled on something amazing, unique and pretty cool. 🙂 The very first issue of our ancestor newspaper, Continental Navy Times, published to coincide with the founding of the Continental Navy.....the paper is dated 13 October 1775. 🙂 | ||
12-18-20 | Ronald Cantrell | usstaylor | 58-62 | 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. | |||
12-18-20 | Eric Johnson | DD468 | seaman | 8/68-4/69 | Desron11; Sasebo, Japan; the Gunline,Vietnam;Olongapo,P.I.;Manus Island; crossed the equator at longitude 145-40E on 27 January, 1969 and became a "Shellback"; sailed into Port Kembla & Wollongong,N.S.W.Austrailia; Melbourne, Austrailia; Aukland, New Zealand; Pago Pago Islands and back to Pearl Harbor: CDR Taylor was skipper | ||
12-18-20 | Tom Roseberry | DD 468 | seaman | 7/66-12/67 | (702) 353-4553 | 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. | |
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