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Spent 6 months aboard the jolly ji. I learned that the lowest form of bilge shit in the navy was a ex nuke yankee from New York. Learned that life was not fair but took whatever came my way. It was not always fun but made me a better man. I’ve has been good to me and I thank the Navy.

Are there any former crew members of the U.S.S. Jonas Ingram who served from 1963-1965. I am looking for someone who might remember Ensign then Lt. J.G. John Kays. If so, please share anything you can remember.

My brother, John, passed away last year. I thought if I could find a tale or two, it would be a terrific memento to share with the family.

Thanks in advance!

K.E. Kays

STG2 aboard 1972 – 1973. Left the ship in Mombasa Kenya for discharge.

Served on the Jonas Ingram 77-79. Loved destroyer life after 2 years on CVA 42. DD938 had a wonderful crew and serving aboard was an honor.

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I was on the Jonas Ingram 1960-62. Anybody there at the same time?

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Donald Posman, USN, sailed out of Mayport, Florida, on the Jonas Ingram during the early to mid 1970s. He has passed away in West Virginia at the age of 69 after a short illness. He attended a reunion of DD938 Sailors in Warwick, Rhode Island, a few years ago, and was proud to reunite with his mates. May he rest in peace.

B division would like to hear if there is a reunion of all the old crew of 65 to 67

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would like to hear from anyone serving from 1970-1973.

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Years Served: 1960-1963…I served on the Rockin’ J. I. as a Sonarman E-3 to SOG-2 while aboard her. Still looking’ for Sorenson, Hart, Dinofrio, and many others. Made SOLANT AMITY 2 and Med Cruise plus Nth. Atlantic Cruise. Looking’ for Ernie Carrol too. On the Jonas Ingram from 1960 to ’63