Welcome to the USS Frank Knox DD-742 Guestbook Forum

Years Served: 2/68—2/71…Went aboard in SD as a SN deck div. 2/71, became striker for RM, advanced to RM2 while aboard. I was one of the last 7 crewman aboard to prepare her for turn over to Greek Navy. Great ship, great crew and great memories of 2 cruises to WestPac. Now a U.S. Immigration Judge, been on the bench since my appointment in 9/95. Would like to hear from fellow crew members.

Years Served: May 1963 to Dec. 1967…In May 1963 I started as a SA/BM in Yokosuka, Japan. Several trip to various West pack ports over the next 8 months. On march 31, 1964 Task Force Ninety, the Concord Squadron, departed Subic Bay, Philippines Islands, on the initial leg of America’s first goodwill cruise by the Pacific Fleet into the Indian Ocean. Commanded by Rear Admiral Moore, the task force composed of the flagship USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA 31), USS Hassayampa (AO 145), USS Shelton (DD790), USS Blue (DD 744), and the USS Frank Knox (DDR 742).

Years Served: 1959 thru 1963…Served aboard 1959 until 1961 Quartermaster third class

Years Served: Didn’t…To all navy men, my name is Christopher Steven Gattone, Grandson of QM3 Frank Adam Gattone. If anyone on here knows anything of my grandfather’s service in the Navy, any information would be greatly appreciated. I’ve been trying to find out about my grandfather since my medical discharge from the Army Reserve and stumbled on this forum. Please contact me at cgattone01@gmail.com . He passed away October 23, 2010. By the way, thanks for any assistance and information as well as your service. ~ PVT Gattone.

Years Served: 1961-1963…Served as Operations Officer from just before leaving for homeport change from Long Beach to Yokosuka – spent majority of time in WestPac – KNOX won all the E’s in that timeframe and was named Ship of the Year by a Navy Magazine whose name I forget.