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I served from 1967 to 1968 as a MM3 in the main control room. During our Mediterranean cruise we earned the ships E for our officers and shipmates.

Message reply to Richard Carey (from his Feb. 1, 2024 post above): Hi Richard — I saw your Feb 1, 2024 post on the DD-708 guestbook. I served aboard USS Harlan R. Dickson (DD-708) QM3, Ops Dept, Boston-based, 1970–1972. I’m trying to reconnect with shipmates including Larry Wilson (RD3, NJ), George Simmons (Worcester, MA), and Ed Shea (RD, PA). If you’re willing, could you reply here or forward my contact info to anyone you’re still in touch with? Fair winds and following seas. My email is ilovetowriteday007@gmail.com

Next week my 41st book will be published: “Charting My Course: Four Years, Three Destroyers and a Lifetime of Lessons” will be available on Amazon. If anyone who served on the Dickson in the late 60’s and early 70’s, and would like a free copy, please reach out to me at ilovetowriteday007@gmail.com And I’m happy to offer any advice for anyone who is interested in publishing their stories. My website is ilovetowriteday.com

I Served as a SHIPFITTER , 1970-1972..IT WAS A PRIVILAGE TO KNOW Ken Cornell, Chief Sam,and Paul McIntyre DC3 TO NAME A FEW. I was on board when we ran aground in Sandwich, Mass. Cape cod that July…NEVER FORGET IT…SHOOT ME A EMAIL IF YOU CAN GUYS…GOD BLESS ALL!

Waiting for Nuclear Power School

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Years Served: March 1956 to December 1957…Was Aboard the USS Harlan R. Dickson DD708 when we helped evacuate 166I Israeli Citizens From Haifia, Israel during the 1956 Israel and Egypt conflict. we took these individuals to Suda Bay Crete.

Years Served: 1969 – 1970…I remember the grounding at Cape Cod because we lost our power and had no steering. I worked in the ships office with Dave McBride

Years Served: 1945-1946…I’m Ted Walker’s daughter. Daddy passed away in December 2005. We found a package of letters from a girl back home addressed to him on the Dickson. Interesting historical tidbits such as I’m glad you did not have to be involved in the nuclear tests. Daddy’s twin brother, Fred, also served with him. They left high school in Erwin, TN to join the Navy. Daddy was an EM3C (Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class is what he told me.) After the war and a few years of college, he moved to Newport News, VA and worked at the shipyard and remained in Newport News the rest of his life. Anybody out there remember the twins?

Years Served: 1970 – 1973…Served as ETN2 with some of you. Enjoyed the two week training cruises. I remember when the engines died during the start of transiting the Cape Cod canal. Remember going aground on the sand bar? I have (somewhere) some movies I took on board. I will try to get them converted to digital. Where can I upload them to?

Years Served: 1970 – 72…Reiired from being Athletic Director and Swimming Coach after 35 years at Weston HS last summer. Still living in the greater Boston area.