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M. Katz, I remember you and Boyd and PO2 Patterson.I was the leading PO of the fire room the last 4 months of my Gilmore and Navylife. I got out May’80.

EN1 Hernando

Years Served: May 1977 to Sept 1978…wow, all those years in commission and I’m the only post. I fondly remember the Gilmore and LaMadd. This was my first duty station out of Boot and ASchool and I thourghly loved living on the Gilmore, well it was a bit old, but the people I met and the sailors I served with were great. My time on the Gilmore set me on my career in the Navy, eventually making Chief and retiring in 1997. If anyone from my time on board is still around I’d love to hear from you. Fair Winds and all that!

Russell Goodwin

Straight out of boot camp I met the USS Howard W. Gilmore in Sardinia, I missed the journey from Key West to Sardinia.
I served from 1972 to 1973. After my long airplane ride from San Francisco on TWA the aft cabin was nearly empty, the flight attendandts were quite friendly. I arrived in La Maddalena close to midnight that town was desertes, every thing was closed not a soul on the streets. Two fishermen saw me on the dock and offerd me a ride on their tiny boat, big enogh for 3 people and my sea bag, ohhh to be 18 years old and not have any fear! I reported on board on time! If any one knows of SN James White plese let me know at: luisalma80@yahoo.com

luis quintana

Assigned to C-Div (Command Services) from Apr 74 to Apr 76. Arrived as EN2 left as EN1.
Demanding duty as there were only two rated Enginemen. All the liberty boats, TD, YWN, six boat, and pusher boat. CWO Kinney was the best officer I ever worked for. The C-Div crew was hard working and dedicated. Retired as ENCM. Lived in San Pasquale with my wonderful wife and three small children. Italian people were very hospitable to everyone.

Frederick T. Carr

Served on The Howard W Gilmore AS16 from Dec 1977 thru Jan 1979
Transferred as an HT3. Worked in Repair Division Shop 11A. Main deck near the back of the ship.
When Capt Kliendist was tragically killed, I actually brought the stretcher from the deck above when the mooring line snapped. Not a day goes by that I dont think about that. ( RIP Capt Paul)
Still had some very fond memories too.

Kevin Flom HT2

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