Years Served: 65-68…They were fun times, even though it was 144 degrees in the Aft Boiler room, while sitting off the coast of Cuba, but Liberty in San Juan made up for it. Sleeping on deck and chillin’ on the fan tail was great, hated Norfolk Virginia though, that town should be wiped off the map. REMEMBER TO VOTE DEMOCRAT IN NOVEMBER!
Years Served: 1970 – 1972…The Harlan R Dixon was my first ship after A school where they tried to teach me to be a Quartermaster. Of course, after 8 weeks as a mess cook when I reported for duty on the ship, I quickly forgot most of what they were trying to teach me. :) I am the author of 34 books and have worked as a ghostwriter on numerous projects. I am also the Founder of I Love To Write Day, a grassroots campaign I launched in 2002 to have people of all ages practice writing every November 15. Visit www.ilovetowriteday.org to learn more. John Riddle Author and Ghostwriter Bear, Delaware
Years Served: 1970-1972…I was on board the Harlan R. as a Shipfitter 3rd class! I remember the time we ran aground at Sandwich, Ma. We listed side ways about 30 degrees and leaning more!Wow what an experience! With no air conditioning hated to go to hot places like Florida or Gitmo etc. A Special hello to Chief Sam Smalledge EMC Paul McIntyre DC3Ken Cornell SF3**to mention a few guys! Serving aboard the Harlan R. Dickson was good duty! Glad it’s over! Regards to all that served from 70-72 !
Years Served: 1958-1960…Joined John W. Weeks in GITMO in Dec 1964 as a LTJG to replace the DCA who had been transferred for medical reasons. Was tranferred off in the Spring of 1965 when the former DCA rejoined the ship in Norfolk. Enjoyed my first experience in refresher training at GITMO. Great ship and CO, Capt. Fitzgerald, though my tour was brief.
Years Served: 1951-1954…ANYONE I SERVED WITH IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA, SEND ME AN EMAIL.
Years Served: 1951-1954…James M. Saunders served proudly aboard the Harlan R Dickson and enjoyed the many reunions he attended. He died October 23, 2007 and is buried at the Gerald B. Solomon National Cemetery in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Years Served: 1958-1960…Ships barber
Years Served: 1970-1972…Had fun serving on the Harlan R. Dickson (Dickey Boat). I first worked with 1st Division and then went to the ships office. It amazed me that she could not stay out more than three days without something breaking down, and we would have to pull into port.
Years Served: 68/70…I was ships barber/laundreyman Lacy pitts was my 1’st class awesome guy. I hung with Rod Sweeney and Price. great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Years Served: 1959-1962…Sure you don’t recognize the name. I served on board the USS Compton DD- 705. Just wanted to say hi to a few fellow Desron 12ers. Charlie Gray MM3/C 1959-1962
Years Served: 1959-1961…Made a Med tour as an RD3 on the famous Dirty Dick lost our skipper during the cruise for hoisting the house flag. On return from a GTMO cruise we almost sunk and suffered alot of damage. Got repaired in Boston. I worked with RD1 Shultz and steaming buddy RD3 Sweeney from Providence R.I. Would like to hear from old crew members.
Years Served: 6-24-1943 / 1-18-1946…I am the eldest son of Arthur D.Morstatter.My father served on the USS Harlan R Dickson from 1942 to 1946.My father was from Decatur,Illinois.He passed away on April 13,1983 at the age of 56 two days before his 57 birthday.I am the oldest son, my name is Arthur D.Morstatter Jr. Are father had 16 kids all by the same mother.We would like to find out if any of his old shipmates are still living.We would like to talk to anyone them.Buy E-Mail or by phone.Phone 217-520-1042.Thank you very much.Arthur D Morstatter,Jr
Years Served: Reserve Crew, 1969-1972…Served as ASW Office, Gunnery and XO in Boston.. Made some great friends in both the regular crew and reserves.
Served on the Dirty Dick from 1959-1961 as a BT. Would love to hear from anybody from that period.
From the Artic Ocean to Valparaiso, Chile, both canals (
Suez and Panama) . Red Sea, Shatt-Al -Arab River (Iran and Iraq). We were everywhere, well almost everywhere, during my time 1956-1958 aboard the Dickson, DD708. Lots of memories.
My Dad, Cdr. William B Regan proceeded your father as CO of the H.R. Dickson 1967-1969
Served a short tour in late 68-early 69. Stayed aboard as regular crew as we went to reserve status. SK3. Transferred to USS Boston while at south annex in Boston for west pac cruise.
On Boston for about 6 months then transferred to civilian.
Served on board 13 months Feb 1963 to March 1964. Did what was supposed to be the last of the 6 month cruises. MM3 FWD Eng Room. Lots of good times Remember Merle Floyd MM2, Louis Facinto MMFN,Engineering Officer was Mr. Duncan(a mustang) very cool Guy.
My dad was in the Navy approx 63-67. Served about the Harlan R Dickson and worked in the boiler room. He lives in Spartanburg SC. Speaks of his time in the Navy with much fondness and appreciation.
On board 04/60 to 11/63 my buddies called me iron Mike . We have a ship reunion every year.If you like to go to the reunion you can e-mail me and I will help you out. mheckertsr@ gmail.com
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Years Served: 65-68…They were fun times, even though it was 144 degrees in the Aft Boiler room, while sitting off the coast of Cuba, but Liberty in San Juan made up for it. Sleeping on deck and chillin’ on the fan tail was great, hated Norfolk Virginia though, that town should be wiped off the map. REMEMBER TO VOTE DEMOCRAT IN NOVEMBER!
Years Served: 1970 – 1972…The Harlan R Dixon was my first ship after A school where they tried to teach me to be a Quartermaster. Of course, after 8 weeks as a mess cook when I reported for duty on the ship, I quickly forgot most of what they were trying to teach me. :) I am the author of 34 books and have worked as a ghostwriter on numerous projects. I am also the Founder of I Love To Write Day, a grassroots campaign I launched in 2002 to have people of all ages practice writing every November 15. Visit www.ilovetowriteday.org to learn more. John Riddle Author and Ghostwriter Bear, Delaware
Years Served: 1970-1972…I was on board the Harlan R. as a Shipfitter 3rd class! I remember the time we ran aground at Sandwich, Ma. We listed side ways about 30 degrees and leaning more!Wow what an experience! With no air conditioning hated to go to hot places like Florida or Gitmo etc. A Special hello to Chief Sam Smalledge EMC Paul McIntyre DC3Ken Cornell SF3**to mention a few guys! Serving aboard the Harlan R. Dickson was good duty! Glad it’s over! Regards to all that served from 70-72 !
Years Served: 1958-1960…Joined John W. Weeks in GITMO in Dec 1964 as a LTJG to replace the DCA who had been transferred for medical reasons. Was tranferred off in the Spring of 1965 when the former DCA rejoined the ship in Norfolk. Enjoyed my first experience in refresher training at GITMO. Great ship and CO, Capt. Fitzgerald, though my tour was brief.
Years Served: 1951-1954…ANYONE I SERVED WITH IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA, SEND ME AN EMAIL.
Years Served: 1951-1954…James M. Saunders served proudly aboard the Harlan R Dickson and enjoyed the many reunions he attended. He died October 23, 2007 and is buried at the Gerald B. Solomon National Cemetery in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Years Served: 1958-1960…Ships barber
Years Served: 1970-1972…Had fun serving on the Harlan R. Dickson (Dickey Boat). I first worked with 1st Division and then went to the ships office. It amazed me that she could not stay out more than three days without something breaking down, and we would have to pull into port.
Years Served: 68/70…I was ships barber/laundreyman Lacy pitts was my 1’st class awesome guy. I hung with Rod Sweeney and Price. great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Years Served: 1959-1962…Sure you don’t recognize the name. I served on board the USS Compton DD- 705. Just wanted to say hi to a few fellow Desron 12ers. Charlie Gray MM3/C 1959-1962
Years Served: 1959-1961…Made a Med tour as an RD3 on the famous Dirty Dick lost our skipper during the cruise for hoisting the house flag. On return from a GTMO cruise we almost sunk and suffered alot of damage. Got repaired in Boston. I worked with RD1 Shultz and steaming buddy RD3 Sweeney from Providence R.I. Would like to hear from old crew members.
Years Served: 6-24-1943 / 1-18-1946…I am the eldest son of Arthur D.Morstatter.My father served on the USS Harlan R Dickson from 1942 to 1946.My father was from Decatur,Illinois.He passed away on April 13,1983 at the age of 56 two days before his 57 birthday.I am the oldest son, my name is Arthur D.Morstatter Jr. Are father had 16 kids all by the same mother.We would like to find out if any of his old shipmates are still living.We would like to talk to anyone them.Buy E-Mail or by phone.Phone 217-520-1042.Thank you very much.Arthur D Morstatter,Jr
Years Served: Reserve Crew, 1969-1972…Served as ASW Office, Gunnery and XO in Boston.. Made some great friends in both the regular crew and reserves.
Served on the Dirty Dick from 1959-1961 as a BT. Would love to hear from anybody from that period.
From the Artic Ocean to Valparaiso, Chile, both canals (
Suez and Panama) . Red Sea, Shatt-Al -Arab River (Iran and Iraq). We were everywhere, well almost everywhere, during my time 1956-1958 aboard the Dickson, DD708. Lots of memories.
My Dad, Cdr. William B Regan proceeded your father as CO of the H.R. Dickson 1967-1969
Served a short tour in late 68-early 69. Stayed aboard as regular crew as we went to reserve status. SK3. Transferred to USS Boston while at south annex in Boston for west pac cruise.
On Boston for about 6 months then transferred to civilian.
Served on board 13 months Feb 1963 to March 1964. Did what was supposed to be the last of the 6 month cruises. MM3 FWD Eng Room. Lots of good times Remember Merle Floyd MM2, Louis Facinto MMFN,Engineering Officer was Mr. Duncan(a mustang) very cool Guy.
My dad was in the Navy approx 63-67. Served about the Harlan R Dickson and worked in the boiler room. He lives in Spartanburg SC. Speaks of his time in the Navy with much fondness and appreciation.
On board 04/60 to 11/63 my buddies called me iron Mike . We have a ship reunion every year.If you like to go to the reunion you can e-mail me and I will help you out. mheckertsr@ gmail.com