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I was a Torpedoman on Shelton for 1972 WestPac in AS Division with a great group of guys. We endured a Typhoon at sea, engaged in combat action with enemy shore emplacements, fired just a few shy of 19,000 rounds of 5” 38. I stood many bridge watches and worked in the gunmounts and magazines on many grueling days. Had a great time visiting Subic, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Guam, and Hawaii. Even had a swim at Midwaysuring refuelling there.

Served 68 through 70 made 2 West pac,s and made some great friends.
Had some really good fun in the free ports, especially Hong Kong. Any one remember Jimmies Kitchen, great streaks and my first escargot.

I was on the Shelton 72-73 and was on that last crazy WestPac. Being a TM, I spent most watches in the bridge and worked in those gunmounts during operations on the gunline. Today is the 53rd anniversary of that Aug 4th in 72 when we took out one of the 8 guns firing on us way up north and dodged the incoming fire while Capt Wright serpentined us through the splashes until we were out of range. I was in the bridge during the incident. Very vivid memories of the whole thing. A scary day for a 19 year old Tacoma boy!

Served as Sonar Tech 1966 through most of 1970. Great ship and highly professional crews. Many great memories.

Served on the Shelton 1963 -1967 homework Yokusko Japan my 1st DD loved the duty, crossed the Equator and gained the status of Shellback a fun day.