I am now 72 years old and noticed this site while trolling the USS Eugene A. Greene. On or about Oct/Nov 1971, at D & S piers Norfolk, I was reporting and going up the gangplank with my orders and my seabag. As a USNR, I was striking as an Electrician’s Mate. I was immediately assigned as a Boiler Tech (BT). On December 1, 1971, DD711 departed Norfolk on a 7-month Med Cruise, returning in June 1972. David Michael Boyle BT3, during the cruise, had died aboard ship. I remember seeing him at the top of the stack. He was in shock. I witnessed HMC Bailey in the sick bay provide the best medical care possible. I am writing this because BT3 Boyle was a fine sailor, and he deserves to be not forgotten and honored. Sad for his family and all who knew him. RIP
Happy to talk with any salt I knew back then.
Good Ship, Retired in 1967after 20 1/2 years, All Tincan duty. Advanced to Senior Chief while on board.
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I am now 72 years old and noticed this site while trolling the USS Eugene A. Greene. On or about Oct/Nov 1971, at D & S piers Norfolk, I was reporting and going up the gangplank with my orders and my seabag. As a USNR, I was striking as an Electrician’s Mate. I was immediately assigned as a Boiler Tech (BT). On December 1, 1971, DD711 departed Norfolk on a 7-month Med Cruise, returning in June 1972. David Michael Boyle BT3, during the cruise, had died aboard ship. I remember seeing him at the top of the stack. He was in shock. I witnessed HMC Bailey in the sick bay provide the best medical care possible. I am writing this because BT3 Boyle was a fine sailor, and he deserves to be not forgotten and honored. Sad for his family and all who knew him. RIP
Happy to talk with any salt I knew back then.
Good Ship, Retired in 1967after 20 1/2 years, All Tincan duty. Advanced to Senior Chief while on board.
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