Years Served: 1961 to 1963…Came aboard the chandler as it was completing fram overhaul at hunters point naval shipyard served as radioman leaving the as a rm3 returning home to wash state to go to work for GTE as cable splicer and finally as network ops and data service tech retiring after 36 yrs of service
Years Served: 2…I served on the T.E.Chandler for two years (1956 and 1957). I came aboard directly from pipe fitter school in Norfolk,VA as FA and left as PO third. Was transferred to the Gregory until separated in 1959.
Years Served: 65/66…came onboard just before deploying to Japan
Years Served: 1959-1960…Enjoyed my time aboard the Chandler.. Fond memories of the Signal Gang, Mike Morrow, Jube Morrison, Charles Briggs. Also Sam McCall from my hometown of San Angelo, TX.
Years Served: September 1950 through July 1954…I would be interested in contacting any of the old ET gang who were aboard the Chandler 1951 through 1954. Also, I would like to get a copy of the first (as far as I know) cruse book which was published in 1953 or early 1954. I had one but it has been lost somehow during my many moves in my business years. If anyone has a copy, I would gladly pay for electronic copy.
My father served 1957-1961 aboard USS T.E. Chandler. His name was Glindle N. Decker, but friends and family knew him as Sonny. I would be honored to speak to shipmates and learn more. Also, I’m curious about story behind/creation of the ship’s patch and call name. Eagerly waiting for any information, with gratitude for your service and taking time to share.
First, I want to say thank you to the men that served on this ship. Second, my grandfather served on the T.E. Chandler in 1948, his name Eldon Ezra Munholand, died October 1, 2021, age 92, Crosslake, MN. His nickname was “Puz”. He also served on the USS Princeton (CV-37) and honorably discharged in 1950.
I am hoping to find others that may have served alongside or knew him. Thank you 🙏🏻. He was a Machinist Mate during his time on the USS T.E. Chandler.
Roy Barlow, you chewed me out for opening a main steam valve too fast. Got to learn. No A school. Fresh off the farm. Made MMCM. And retired.
Roy Barlow, you chewed me out for opening a main steam valve too fast. Got to learn. No A school. Fresh off the farm. Made MMCM. And retired.
was homeported in Yokosuka on the T.E.,Chandler DD-717 from 66 to 68.
Went aboard Chandler as a RMSN the early part of 1956 made both trips to Australia Brisbane and Melbourne Transferred to Fleet Weather Facility Yokosuka Japan.as a RM3. stayed 4 years and promoted to RM2 and RM1 transferred to USS Cacapon AO52 then Navistar Charleston S then USS Annapolis AGMR1 for 1r months then transfer to USS Hancock CVA 19 made one more Westpark cruise on Hancock then retired on a disability retirement in 1968. Miss being in the Navy for 13 years then worked for the FAA for 37 years as a computer operator computer operator supervisor and data systems specialist. Promoted by the region as lead data systems specialist that covered northern California down t Paso. Robles calif. Area had 3 major airports, SFO, OAK and SJC.
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Years Served: 1961 to 1963…Came aboard the chandler as it was completing fram overhaul at hunters point naval shipyard served as radioman leaving the as a rm3 returning home to wash state to go to work for GTE as cable splicer and finally as network ops and data service tech retiring after 36 yrs of service
Years Served: 2…I served on the T.E.Chandler for two years (1956 and 1957). I came aboard directly from pipe fitter school in Norfolk,VA as FA and left as PO third. Was transferred to the Gregory until separated in 1959.
Years Served: 65/66…came onboard just before deploying to Japan
Years Served: 1959-1960…Enjoyed my time aboard the Chandler.. Fond memories of the Signal Gang, Mike Morrow, Jube Morrison, Charles Briggs. Also Sam McCall from my hometown of San Angelo, TX.
Years Served: September 1950 through July 1954…I would be interested in contacting any of the old ET gang who were aboard the Chandler 1951 through 1954. Also, I would like to get a copy of the first (as far as I know) cruse book which was published in 1953 or early 1954. I had one but it has been lost somehow during my many moves in my business years. If anyone has a copy, I would gladly pay for electronic copy.
My father served 1957-1961 aboard USS T.E. Chandler. His name was Glindle N. Decker, but friends and family knew him as Sonny. I would be honored to speak to shipmates and learn more. Also, I’m curious about story behind/creation of the ship’s patch and call name. Eagerly waiting for any information, with gratitude for your service and taking time to share.
First, I want to say thank you to the men that served on this ship. Second, my grandfather served on the T.E. Chandler in 1948, his name Eldon Ezra Munholand, died October 1, 2021, age 92, Crosslake, MN. His nickname was “Puz”. He also served on the USS Princeton (CV-37) and honorably discharged in 1950.
I am hoping to find others that may have served alongside or knew him. Thank you 🙏🏻. He was a Machinist Mate during his time on the USS T.E. Chandler.
Roy Barlow, you chewed me out for opening a main steam valve too fast. Got to learn. No A school. Fresh off the farm. Made MMCM. And retired.
Roy Barlow, you chewed me out for opening a main steam valve too fast. Got to learn. No A school. Fresh off the farm. Made MMCM. And retired.
was homeported in Yokosuka on the T.E.,Chandler DD-717 from 66 to 68.
Went aboard Chandler as a RMSN the early part of 1956 made both trips to Australia Brisbane and Melbourne Transferred to Fleet Weather Facility Yokosuka Japan.as a RM3. stayed 4 years and promoted to RM2 and RM1 transferred to USS Cacapon AO52 then Navistar Charleston S then USS Annapolis AGMR1 for 1r months then transfer to USS Hancock CVA 19 made one more Westpark cruise on Hancock then retired on a disability retirement in 1968. Miss being in the Navy for 13 years then worked for the FAA for 37 years as a computer operator computer operator supervisor and data systems specialist. Promoted by the region as lead data systems specialist that covered northern California down t Paso. Robles calif. Area had 3 major airports, SFO, OAK and SJC.