Years Served: 1964 – 2week Reservist cruise…Dont remember much due to lightning hitting me in 1970 . I do remember it was in spring , and we were in one heck of a storm at sea . Also remember being docked next to a submarine all covered by yellow tarps , maybe a boomer they didn’t want seen ?
Served on the Barton 62 to 64, caught her in Gitmo in 62, did two med cruises and the North Atlantic cruise. Was in Finland when VP Linden Johnson visited. 1st division Deck Ape. Played in the ships band. They called me Ski love to hear from any old shipmates. Had some good times.
Served on board 1962- 1964, R division, made two Med Cruises including the North Atlantic in 1963. Some of the guys called me a nickname ( grommet ) I have no idea where it came from. I would like to hear from some of my shipmates.
sorry – hit the button too soon! He served in the ships office for most of his tour -his name was Douglas B. Bates from Middleville, Michigan
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Years Served: 1952-1953…When is the next reunion.
Years Served: 1964 – 2week Reservist cruise…Dont remember much due to lightning hitting me in 1970 . I do remember it was in spring , and we were in one heck of a storm at sea . Also remember being docked next to a submarine all covered by yellow tarps , maybe a boomer they didn’t want seen ?
Served on the Barton 62 to 64, caught her in Gitmo in 62, did two med cruises and the North Atlantic cruise. Was in Finland when VP Linden Johnson visited. 1st division Deck Ape. Played in the ships band. They called me Ski love to hear from any old shipmates. Had some good times.
Served on board 1962- 1964, R division, made two Med Cruises including the North Atlantic in 1963. Some of the guys called me a nickname ( grommet ) I have no idea where it came from. I would like to hear from some of my shipmates.
sorry – hit the button too soon! He served in the ships office for most of his tour -his name was Douglas B. Bates from Middleville, Michigan