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My dad, William Taylor Sr. of El Dorado, Arkansas, served about the Halsey Powell during the Korean War (1952-1954). He was very proud of serving aboard this ship and talked about it throughout his life. He passed away on December 3, 2021 and was buried with full military honors.

My dad, William Taylor Sr. of El Dorado, Arkansas, served about the Halsey Powell during the Korean War (1952-1954). He was very proud of serving aboard this ship and talked about it throughout his life. He passed away on December 3, 2021 and was buried with full military honors.

My grandfather, MM Van Grant, aboard when it was hit 20Mar45. I’m looking to hear from family members of his shipmates that served during this time frame.

Emeri B. respond for more information.

Cuban missile crisis 1962

Alley, Anton, & Hanne

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Had some great times on the Halsey with you swabs.

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Operation Dominic I , 1962 please contact

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Years Served: 1977…Bill was only stationed on the Hamner for less than a year, in 1977 during it’s reserve time in Bremerton. He was glad to be on a ship that knew what an FT did. I don’t know if anyone remembers him, but I thought I’d let you know that Bill passed away in Feb. :(

Years Served: 1977-1979…Served aboard as MK 11 gyro tech and NC2 plotter guru 77-79. The Old Gray ghost of the Oregon coast won a Battle E during that time also had a race with a Spuance class DD and won pulling away 37 knots and no smoke safeties tied down and balls to the wall Best crew I ever served with in the 21 years I served They don’t make them like her anymore WHEN YOUR OUTTA FRAMS YOUR OUTTA CANS WILLIAM J. HOWARD IC1 (GOLD) ESWS CC

Years Served: 65-68…I was on the hamner from 65-68. She was a great ship with a great crew. Miss all the guys from R gang

Years Served: 1973-1977…I was a BT on the Hamner during this time and had a great time! Not too sure how many guys that were there with me are out there that read this but if so, please feel free to contact me at nyjetskier@aol.com. Kevin Freeman, you old sea dog, please contact me if you see this!! Rich

Years Served: 1960 – 1961…Great memories of the Powell, especially the wes-pac cruise 60 into 61. Would like to make cointact with Tom Lingard. My Best Wishes to all who served aboard the Powell.

Years Served: 1957cto 1960… :) a lot of fond memories with the CIC crew, especially on all hands loading food supplies going past our open port hole into Combat info