Welcome to the USS Compton DD-705 Guestbook Forum

Years Served: 1967-1969…I served under Ralph Garza and was in charge of the Boatswain’s locker. Also was a leading seaman with my own duty section.

Years Served: Late 1962 to August 1964…I came aboard in December 1962. As with all destroyers, we were at sea a lot. We left for the Med in June of `64. I got out out during the Med cruise. I enjoyed my time on the ship. After getting out I came back to Oklahoma and have been here since. I went to my first reunion this year in Branson, Mo. I plan on being at the next one. SK3

Years Served: 1961-1963…8) I was aboard from Dec 61 to Jan 63. was in div.made med cruise trip to yards in Boston, Cuban blockade,and trip to bermuda for x-mas. many good friends. would do it all over again

Years Served: 62-63…CAME ABOARD JUST BEFORE MED CRUISE IN 62.WENT TO MED.WENT TO YARDS IN BOSTON .WENT TO CUBAN BLOCKADE. WENT TO BERMUDA FOR X-MAS.SOME OF THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE. I MADE FRIENDS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY THAT I HAVE KEPT IN TOUCH WITH. I FOUND OVER 200 OF MY SHIPMATES ON INTERNET.AND HAVE TALKED TO ALL OF THEM.GO TO ALL COMPTON REUNIONS.HAVE A BALL.BM3 DICKIE WHEN WERE YOU ON COMPTON

Years Served: 1966-1970…I spent my entire 4 year tour of duty on board the Compton, I would like to hear from anybody who served during my time on board.