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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.

William Richard Osborn

My Dad, Cdr. William B Regan proceeded your father as CO of the H.R. Dickson 1967-1969

Rick Regan

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.

George Springer

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.

Wayne Agee

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.

John Thomas Merrill

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