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Served on the USS Henderson 6 June 1952 went to San Francisco
for refitting which in part a new mast and mostly upgrade of electronic equipment. Then went on hunter killer operations around Long Beach. Then headed for Korea. Got to Kobi, Japan.
we took on supplies and headed to Korea. We spent spent most
time up at Wonsan Harbor area near the 38 parallel. We were spotting for the BB New Jersey. Came back to Japan.
Got down to the Phiippines and Hong Kong on next cruise.
Flew home from Japan to Midway, Hawaii, Calif an then was was released from (early out) from Treasure Island.
I went to college in Sacramento,Ca then joined the Calif. Hwy Patrol and spent 36 1/2 Yrs. with them. Went also joined the USCGR and worked my way up from PS3 to CWO4 in Port Security. I retired from CHP and USCGR in Dec 1993. I joined Citizens Patrol spent 12 Yrs with them. I got back on the Hendy 1 time before she went to the middle East. Time goes fast when having fun. Thanks for letting review my life, Frank J Doherty PSS4
Retired.