Years Served: 1964 To 1966…I served as MM2 after engine room. Had a great time. I saw her hull at Mare Island before she was sunk.
Years Served: 1969-73…Southerland has made it to her grave, but some of her crew still carry her in there harts, and I am one…..she was a very proud and strong little ship. ….I miss the mess decks, MDMAA Salyer
Years Served: 1961-62 aboard Southerland…Short tour but lots of fun aboard
Years Served: 1967-70…RM 2 SERVED WITH BEST RADIO GANG EVER!!!
Years Served: Dec. 1965 – Oct 1967…Served as signalman striker then mess deck when I wouldn’t ship-over. Ah well! Had a great time. Saw her in Portland, Or at the Portland Rose Festival in 1980 – looked terrible – Reserve ship at that time.
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Years Served: 1964 To 1966…I served as MM2 after engine room. Had a great time. I saw her hull at Mare Island before she was sunk.
Years Served: 1969-73…Southerland has made it to her grave, but some of her crew still carry her in there harts, and I am one…..she was a very proud and strong little ship. ….I miss the mess decks, MDMAA Salyer
Years Served: 1961-62 aboard Southerland…Short tour but lots of fun aboard
Years Served: 1967-70…RM 2 SERVED WITH BEST RADIO GANG EVER!!!
Years Served: Dec. 1965 – Oct 1967…Served as signalman striker then mess deck when I wouldn’t ship-over. Ah well! Had a great time. Saw her in Portland, Or at the Portland Rose Festival in 1980 – looked terrible – Reserve ship at that time.