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My uncle, Mathew Tomlinson, served on the USS Remey (DesRon 54) from 1943-1945. In his words, he was a Gunners Mate who wound up manning an AA gun. Save one memory, he refused to talk about his experiences. Understandable. Unfortunately, his stance resulted in a disservice to many, not the least of which, those who cared about him. I’m hoping to gain some insight into his life during WWII for his wife (my aunt) while she still walks this realm. Any and all info is welcome.

I was in the same Division as Chico (as we called him) Sotomayor, I was a Sonarman on board 1955 til 1957 would like to hear from him he was a real funny shipmate.

My father, Edwin McKay, served on the Remey in the 1950s (1953 – 1957) and did 2 world cruises. He still shares his navy stories often. He’s mentioned some typhoons and adventures in the Suez Canal. Lots of fond memories. Curious if anyone is in Rhode Island?