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Dennis R Hughes
Years Served: 1965-1969
In remembrance of the good times , and the bad...

Bill Dobbins
Years Served: 1962-64
I enjoyed my time on the Boyd at sea in the Pacific.

I have great memories of a good ship and crew.

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Bill Sprague
Years Served: 1958-1963
Hi I was the cook / baker aboard the USS Boyd, hope to hear from some of the old shipmates, enjoyed the WesPac cruises to Hong Kong, Japan, Tawain an all the other places we had liberty........1958-1963 I reside Milwaukee WI...left the Navy E-6 after 12 yrs 2 tours mekong Delta Nam 68-70..... my email address is highway@wi.rr.com

Richard Cotterall
Years Served: 1964, 1965
I worked as a Damage Control striker for Petty Officer Peppers, made third class on board ship, 2nd class in Reserves after getting off active duty. Made one trip to Vietnam. Got out of the Navy in 1967, joined the Los Angeles Fire Department and spent 40 years reaching the position of Captain II. Retired at the end of 2007. Hope all my shipmates that are still alive, are in good health.

Dick Roark
Years Served: 1958-1962
I was a RM2 and made two West-Pac cruises on the Boyd. I believe I remember Bill Sprague (see above) slinging hash for the boys and another cook who was the designated rescue swimmer, complete with knife in teeth! Can't remember his name. My best buddies were Jim Lolkus (RM2) and who now lives in Minnesota (again) and Ken Hoadley (IC2). I have lived in Singapore since 1986 and have grandchildren here. Virtually my whole navy experience was spend aboard Boyd. What a great 2100 Tin Can. In the end, the navy nuked it. Rest In Peace.

Dan Davenport
Years Served: 1965 - 1968
Regards to all who served on this worthy and speedy ship. Does anyone remember the high speed run we did off Vietnam (probably 1967 WESTPAC cruise) where we outran a cruiser and another, newer, destroyer? Fun time!

Best to all my shipmates.

Charles L. Bayman
Years Served: 1953 - 1957
Came aboard at Mare Island in dry dock a Seaman. Left at San Diego as ET2.

Jerry Soderquist
Years Served: Dec 1958 - Dec 1962
Hello to the Boyd crew.

I served as a RDT, coming aboard in June or early July 1959 from Electronics school at Great Lakes and Radar School in Norfork. I left the Boyd and Navy (physically) as RDT2.

The Boyd was a great ship and provided us well. I have e-mail contact with a couple other radarmen and have lost contact with several others.

When I heard that the Boyd had been given to the Turkey Navy in 1969, I wasn't real happy, but she served them well and extended her career another ten years. Not too bad for a 38 year old ship that had many miles under her keel.

May you have smooth sailing ahead ---

Jerry

Paul W Newman (STG3)
Years Served: 1966-1968
A great experience. Met lots of good people and made some lifetime friends..... :D

Uearldine Devaney
Years Served: 1958-1962
I served as a BT ABORD THE BOYD FROM 58-62. I am looking for another BT who served on the Boyd from 59-63 by the name of Carl Sparks. Anyone with info please e-mail me. I am listing my email address in order to find this missing friend of mine.Any info would be appreciate it. udevaney@comcast.net

Robb Taylor
Years Served: 1958-1960
I was assigned to The USS Boyd DD-544, Commander Destroyer Squadron 15, Staff Radioman, Jan 1958, to Nov 1960. Great Ship, Great Friends, Great Memories. Robb Taylor Corsicana, Tx. rctaylor545@sbcglobal.net

Richard McCloud
Years Served: 1967-1969
I was MM and left ship when it was sold to Turkey . Looking for a BT by the name Lovel Pennel aka Appel . You can find reunions in the American Legion and VFW magazines . Also you can get list of some crew by going to NAVSOURCE , photo archives , destroyers , Boyd , scroll to bottom for reunion contact .

Dannis Lozano
Years Served: 1962 thru 1965
Hope to hear from other BTs. I have fond memories of the Boyd.

William 'Spud' Murphy
Years Served: 1955-1957
I served as a EM3 when I was discharged in San Diego in Sept of 57. I returned to the farm in N.Dak. and continue to farm until a few years ago. I would not have traded my experience in the Navy for anything and my time on the Boyd was mostly good--except for the storms. I meet with so many people I still think of today--I saw cities and sights I never would have had the chance to experience without this time in the navy.

Earl F. Sanphy SKC
Years Served: 1958 - 1962
After defeating my sea-sickness, I enjoyed my tour of duty on the BOYD. I was saddened to hear of her decommissioning. The few WesPac cruises bring back many memories. My favorite times was Carrier Escort in the Taiwan Straites and liberty in Sasebo, Japan. Also enjoyed Yokosuka, at the Seaman's Club. :) :) Many memories.........

Charles Patrick Foley
Years Served: 1951-1953
I am proud to have served on the Boyd for 21/2 years during the Korean War. I went on to become as college professor of history after my discharge from the navy and taught history for forty-five years. Focusing especially on Catholic history, I have written three books and contributed about forty-five contributions to other books, received knighthood from the King of Spain honoring my work, and wrote an essay for Pope John Paul II, for which I received a papal medallion for that effort. My wife is a retired teacher of special education of Hispanic heritage, and we have a son, a daughter and five grandchildren. I earned my B.A. in history from Chico State College in California, my M.A. in history from the Jesuit Santa Clara University, and my Ph.D. in history from the University of New Mexico.