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Years Served: 1961-62…I SERVED WITH CAPT. KELLEY, WE WENT ON A CRUISE TO WEST AFRICA, SOLANT AMITY CRUISE. WE CROSSED THE EQUATOR AT THE CENTER OF THE THE EARTH AND BECAME GOLDEN SHELLBACKS.WE STOPPED IN PORTS ON THE WAY DOWN TO CAPETOWN. THEN WE PLAYED WAR GAMES WITH SHIPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES. IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE.

Years Served: 1981-1982…I was a fresh bootcamp when I reported to the Sherman. I knew soon after I reported aboard her I would stay in the Navy. She was a beautiful ship and still is. I had an great time in deck division. Made my first deploymet on her. I did stay in for 20 yrs and it was because of her.

Served in OI division from 1979-1981.
The Forrest Sherman was a great command. If that crew could have all remained together, all would have served their 20. So much comraderie. Re-upped with Bob Woods. Made Captain AJ Booth climb to the SPS48 radar to swear us in.

I think that my experience as a young man aboard Forrest Sherman shaped my life. I can still remember so much, like it was yesterday but its been 40 years since I left. I can remember the sound of watertight doors closing. I remember my OI division shipmates. The crowded sleeping compartment. A world far away but still close.

oil king 70-74 with john Mac

I was an EN3 onboard from 1972-1974. I retired in 1999 as an ENC

Ms 3rd class on board 1972-1976, still in touch with Joe stipa, John harrison. Miss that ship so much never knew how good I had it till I got and had to deal with civilians. Had great times had a lot of brothers miss you all best wishes to all you.

I served on the Sherman late 1963 to Sept 28 1964 had a good time Med cruise and chased Subs GMGSN Helmsman good Liberty. Mnt 51 hello Suki good dog but got sea sick easy. I named my own boat Liberty Call. I am doing good I am open for some mail. Still tying knots and shooting guns keep moving boys 77 is not two bad. Doug Powers GMG God bless America while I can still say it.

Iwas on board from 1956 to 1959 in r divison in the a gang mm3. had a great time sore lot the world and met a lot of great guys she was and still is a great ship I am proud to have had the onor to serve on her

I think I remember you Bill Heider, Heidi Ho,. I served from 74-78. Hope all is well. After 40 years, I barely remember who I am. Take Care
Luigi Bland

I served on the Sherman from July 1965 thru July 1967. I was Quartermaster Third Class under James Thomas, QM2, James Januszewski, EN, and Douglas Conwell, LT. Frank Korb, LTCDR was Captain. Mediteranean Sea 1966 and 1967.