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Reported aboard as FTGSN in 1963 and transferred in 1966 as FTG2 while in the yards in Portsmouth. Retired in 1987 as NCCM. Was leading FT when I transferred. LCDR Joe Buggy was my XO and was responsible in my enlistment.

John McFarland

I am trying to find my stepfather’s shipmates. He was on the Putnam feom 1966-1968. His name is Raymond Haughey and he worked in fireroom 1. Please feel free to email me at lilyannasmommaATtvnDOTnet. Thank you.

Tiffiany Stone

God Bless any of us still around. 1966 thru 1969. So happy to read notes from guys I knew, others before and after who shared a life none of us will likely forget.
Anyone know dates in Portsmouth shipyard?
Ok to email me. Tom

tom solder etn2

I served 1966-1970. on board Putnam from 1967 to 1969 . like McMath said i enjoyed christmass & new years in MONTE CARLO (in fact stood bow watch at midnight) I left the PUTNAM in 68-69 gefore transferto reserve fleet at New Orlesns. I was a en3 working on the DASH helocopters

EDWARD MEITZENi

Served on the Putnam from 1971 to 1973:
I was in the Signal Gang. The Putnam was my second ship. Served on four others during a 30 year span. Retired in 1997 and now live in Central Florida.

Denny Strickland

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