Years Served: …Captain F. Julian Becton was my uncle, and I loved him dearly. My mother was Virginia Becton and our home in Memphis was Uncle Julian’s Tennessee Home. One of my most cherished possessions is a signed copy of the Laffey painting, In Harm’s Way. My brother, Julian, and I both have copies. I treasure the memories of him and the experiences he shared with us. We both followed our father and Uncle Julian’s steps into the Navy, and always reached for the stars you guys placed in the sky on those fatefull days on the Laffey. The Admiral led two crews, one on the Aaron Ward and then the Laffey. He loved you all and expressed that many times. May God’s kindest blessings always be with you. Phil Winston
Years Served: June 1968-March 1973…I was transferred from the USS Mullinnix DD-944 to the USS Laffey in 1970. Served aboard the Laffey from late 1970, when it became a reserve trainer out of Alexandria, to March 1973. I was a Sonarman STG2 when I left the Navy in 1973. I have been living in Minnesota ever since. I have been looking for other Sonarmen and Torpedomen who served on the Laffey when I did.
Years Served: 1968-1972…Served on Laffey from Sept 1968 till Nov 31, 1971 as an electrician in R Gang. I certainly learned alot about life while aboard and gained tremendous self confidence which has served me well throughout life so far. EM2/C Ken Rohloff PS…Remember the Tony Balony sandwich hold…Ohm-deo Bubba Tu!!!
Years Served: 2yr…This is to Jim Kennedy, I came aboard the Laffey upon its return from the 67 Med cruise. I later became your stricker an took over the torpedo room after you left. I would like to talk to you . John Hei
Years Served: 2yr…This is to Jim Kennedy, I came aboard the Laffy upon its return from the 67 Med cruise. I later became your stricker an took over the torpedo room after you left. I would like to talk to you . John Hei
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Years Served: …Captain F. Julian Becton was my uncle, and I loved him dearly. My mother was Virginia Becton and our home in Memphis was Uncle Julian’s Tennessee Home. One of my most cherished possessions is a signed copy of the Laffey painting, In Harm’s Way. My brother, Julian, and I both have copies. I treasure the memories of him and the experiences he shared with us. We both followed our father and Uncle Julian’s steps into the Navy, and always reached for the stars you guys placed in the sky on those fatefull days on the Laffey. The Admiral led two crews, one on the Aaron Ward and then the Laffey. He loved you all and expressed that many times. May God’s kindest blessings always be with you. Phil Winston
Years Served: June 1968-March 1973…I was transferred from the USS Mullinnix DD-944 to the USS Laffey in 1970. Served aboard the Laffey from late 1970, when it became a reserve trainer out of Alexandria, to March 1973. I was a Sonarman STG2 when I left the Navy in 1973. I have been living in Minnesota ever since. I have been looking for other Sonarmen and Torpedomen who served on the Laffey when I did.
Years Served: 1968-1972…Served on Laffey from Sept 1968 till Nov 31, 1971 as an electrician in R Gang. I certainly learned alot about life while aboard and gained tremendous self confidence which has served me well throughout life so far. EM2/C Ken Rohloff PS…Remember the Tony Balony sandwich hold…Ohm-deo Bubba Tu!!!
Years Served: 2yr…This is to Jim Kennedy, I came aboard the Laffey upon its return from the 67 Med cruise. I later became your stricker an took over the torpedo room after you left. I would like to talk to you . John Hei
Years Served: 2yr…This is to Jim Kennedy, I came aboard the Laffy upon its return from the 67 Med cruise. I later became your stricker an took over the torpedo room after you left. I would like to talk to you . John Hei