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FIRST NAME : Dick
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LAST NAME : Meyers
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EMAIL ADDRESS : bestbroker@worldnet.att.net
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DATE : 11/14/2005
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COMMENT: : Served and qualified on Growler 17 Oct 61 through 14 Jun 63. Sorry Rondy Bentley but I mess cooked 10/17/61 - 04/24/62 189 days, 27 weeks THE RECORD.
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FIRST NAME : Richard
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LAST NAME : Meyers
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EMAIL ADDRESS : bestbroker@worldnet.att.net
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DATE : 11/01/2005
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COMMENT: : I reported to the Growler October of 1961 and made three runs up north before rotating off in June 1963. Was a FN when I reported on-board and MM2/SS when I left. I most remember reading a book in my bunk as a trawler pinged on us, not exactely a good fee
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FIRST NAME : Mike
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LAST NAME : HEIN
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EMAIL ADDRESS : miketerry651@msn.com
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DATE : 17 Oct 2005
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COMMENT: : Bob! The newer GROWLER patch as you have labled is the Commissioning patch from 58. Thought youd like to know. Aloahs from Terry and I to all!!!
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FIRST NAME : Mike
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LAST NAME : Hein
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EMAIL ADDRESS : miketerry3739@msn.com
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DATE : 4/4/05
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COMMENT: : Re-checking in. Havent looked at the site since 01. Fully retired now, 6 grandkids, married 43 years. Commissioned boat and rode first two patrols.Lovely time in the Northern Pac Yacht Club. brothers of the Phin
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FIRST NAME : hymie
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LAST NAME : hoffman
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EMAIL ADDRESS : pudge hoffman @ aol.com
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DATE : 12 march 05
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COMMENT: : reported aboard growler in sept 1960 as sa. departed feb 66 as qm2 and reported to bonefish. made 7 of 8 patrols on growler. retired oct 1979 as LDO lt. i bunked in the stern room withn bill daack ron rintz jim heffernan watkins and a couple of other fhip
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FIRST NAME : Lance
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LAST NAME : Nowland
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EMAIL ADDRESS : randlebasecamp.centurytel,net
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DATE : 1,5.05
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COMMENT: : First & third patrols on GROWLER. Left Navy after 4 yrs, GS2 (SS)(DV). Saw many of you in San Diego.
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FIRST NAME : Al
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LAST NAME : Odette
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EMAIL ADDRESS : twistntyme@new.rr.com
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DATE : 10-31-04
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COMMENT: : I was on the Growler from 9-61 to 12-63. Looking forward to hearing from anybody.
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FIRST NAME : Ed
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LAST NAME : Bisconti
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EMAIL ADDRESS : ed1106@aol.com
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DATE : 9/25/2004
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COMMENT: : Extremely interesting site and significant historical information. A well produced site that is not afraid to use large clear photos. I have produced two CDs on U.S. Army Nike Missiles and wouldnt mind doing one on the Regulus Missiles and their submarine
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FIRST NAME : JOHN
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LAST NAME : COX
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EMAIL ADDRESS : PLUM@FAMVID.COM
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DATE : 09/23/2004
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COMMENT: :
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FIRST NAME : Melvin
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LAST NAME : Grosz, Jr
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EMAIL ADDRESS : jmgrosz@frointernet.net
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DATE : 05/28/04
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COMMENT: : I am the son of YN1 (ss) Melvin M. Grosz Sr.
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FIRST NAME : David
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LAST NAME : Bishop
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EMAIL ADDRESS : sbishop@dslextreme.com.
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DATE : March 18, 2003 (updated)
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COMMENT: : I thought that I had signed the guestbook before the first reunion, I guess not. Served from11-59 thru 9-61, TM3 (SS) when I left made TM2 in November. Remember those patrols and life guard duty on the French Frigate Shoals.
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FIRST NAME : Rondy
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LAST NAME : Bentley
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EMAIL ADDRESS : rondy.bentley2@verizon.net
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DATE : 1-3-2004
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COMMENT: : Longest term of mess cooking on the Growler (18 wks) Engineman 2nd class (5 Patrols)Transferred to the USS Capitaine for my last cruise (Westpac)Separated October 28 1964 Treasure Island. Many memories. I am particularly interested what happened to Moose
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FIRST NAME : Dick
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LAST NAME : Saddlemire
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EMAIL ADDRESS : RSaddlemire@sc.rr.com
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DATE : 17 Dec 2003
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COMMENT: : MT1. Was stationed at pearl 61-63 and split my time between Guided Missile Unit 10 and the Regulus Class C School. Can any one e-mail me close up photos of the Regulus 1?
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FIRST NAME : Jesse
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LAST NAME : Kelley
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EMAIL ADDRESS : jesseb4u@aol.com
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DATE : 9/14/03
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COMMENT: : Hey all you Growlers. I served on the Growler with some of the very best in 62-63, looking forward to hearing from all of you who remember me or not.
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FIRST NAME : Charles Mat
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LAST NAME : Matula
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EMAIL ADDRESS : Matycr@aol.com
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DATE : 08/09/2003
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COMMENT: : Good to hear from some of your old guys, enjoyed the news letter. Best wishes to all.
Charles Matula
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FIRST NAME : Mark
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LAST NAME : Herr
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EMAIL ADDRESS : markrherr@stny.rr.com
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DATE : 4/04/2003
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COMMENT: : I was never officially stationed aboard the Growler, but was given the designation of Honorary Submariner on 16 July 1963 while aboard by a D. Henderson and I still have the card designating this status. I was an MT2 stationed at GMU#10 from 60-63 and was
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FIRST NAME : Jim
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LAST NAME : LeVangie
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EMAIL ADDRESS : jle_vangie@tnni.net
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DATE : 4/2/2003
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COMMENT: : USS Tunny SSG-282 1962 - 1965 Last Missile Guidance Officer Launch of 100th and Last Regulus from decks of a submarine. New Nuclear Deterrant Museum thinks started with George Washington...Guess Again.
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FIRST NAME : Robin
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LAST NAME : Southard
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EMAIL ADDRESS : southardra@aol.com
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DATE : 3/23/03
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COMMENT: : My father, Robert W. Bob Southard, was a Plank Owner of the USS Growler SSG577. He passed away 11 April 2002, and Im trying to get information to share with my nephew born 2 months after his death. My brother and I want Finnegan Robert to know his Grandfa
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FIRST NAME : Lee
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LAST NAME : Ashcraft
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EMAIL ADDRESS : leeash@attbi.com
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DATE : 13MARCH03
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COMMENT: : last regulus patrol on Halibut SSGN587. rode Tunny as APSS 282 after her SSG days. Looking for shipmates; Tunny 282 reunion is Sept 2-6, Reno with Subvets and USSVI. Regards
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FIRST NAME : John D.
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LAST NAME : Dickerson
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EMAIL ADDRESS : JayDDickerson@ev1.net
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DATE : Jan 27, 2003
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COMMENT: : Surviving Crewmen! My father (John W. Dickerson, Torpedoman) served onboard the Growler in the early sixties. Do you remember him? We lived in Pearl! Thanks. God bless.
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FIRST NAME : Herb
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LAST NAME : Edwards
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EMAIL ADDRESS : ssg577@hotmail.com
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DATE : 01/11/03
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COMMENT: : Would like to hear from any of the guys.
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FIRST NAME : Frank
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LAST NAME : Moll
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EMAIL ADDRESS : PacoFromNY@webtv.net
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DATE : 11/9/02
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COMMENT: : Plank owner USS Growler-1958 t0 60. Living in NYC. Would love to hear from shipmates.I may not remember you,after 40 years memory is failing fast.Trying to locate Jack Harrison-.Best regards to all!!!
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FIRST NAME : Bruce (Frency)
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LAST NAME : LaPier
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EMAIL ADDRESS : frbruce@msn.com
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DATE : 09/30/02
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COMMENT: : Just returned from a marvelous time in S.D. Had not seen these guys since "64" with the exception of B.B.Scott. A hearty "Well Done" to all who planned and pulled it off. Also the same to those collecting all our names so history is not forgotten!
Bruc
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FIRST NAME : Jimmy
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LAST NAME : Dean
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EMAIL ADDRESS : jd4653@mindspring
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DATE : 09/05/2002
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COMMENT: : I was on the USS Barbero from 1961
til July 1962. I would enjoy hearing from some of my old shipmates from back then. I was EN3 SS
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FIRST NAME : JOHN
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LAST NAME : BUSH
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EMAIL ADDRESS : MAIL@EMERALDMARINE.COM
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DATE : 8/24/02
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COMMENT: : SERVED 1960 TO 1962, 4 PATROLS, EN3SS, USNFR, MERPH THE SERFS BARET? I THINK YUKIE GRABBED IT.
BOSETTI, I THINK I OWE YOU SOMETHING, REMEMBER MARTY SAXON'S WEDDING.
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FIRST NAME : Wallace Bruce
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LAST NAME : Roberts
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EMAIL ADDRESS : bstinson@earthlink.net
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DATE : 7/17/02
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COMMENT: : My Father Wallace Bruce Roberts was once stationed aboard the Growler. He is currently living in Shreveport, Louisiana . Anyone that knows him is invited to write him. His address is W.Bruce Roberts, 1815 South Brookwood Dr, Shreveport, La 71118
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FIRST NAME : Gerry
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LAST NAME : Capps
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EMAIL ADDRESS : gerrycapps@aol.com
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DATE : 6/14/02
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COMMENT: : FT 2, USS Growler 1961-1963 four cruises,retired geologist, sailing in Brookings Oregon, Brain dead, can't remember any names of crew 40 years later.spent too many hours on helm. Any west coasters?
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FIRST NAME : Jane
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LAST NAME : Ross
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EMAIL ADDRESS : msjane@erols.com
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DATE : 6/7/02
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COMMENT: : I am looking for anyone who may have served on the Barbero during WWll (43/44/45). My dad' s name was John Bickford and I would love to talk with anyone who might have known him. I hope there is still someone out there who may be able to tell me more abou
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FIRST NAME : Ron
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LAST NAME : Bean
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EMAIL ADDRESS : rkbean@hotmail.com
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DATE : 06-15-2002
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COMMENT: : Served aboard 1959-1961 MT3(ss) be sure to come to the 2002 reunion in San Diego. Contact Dave Bishop for info.
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FIRST NAME : Mike
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LAST NAME : Gaddis
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EMAIL ADDRESS : gaddisjm@supship.navy.mil
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DATE : 5/29/02
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COMMENT: :
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FIRST NAME : LLOYD
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LAST NAME : WILSON
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EMAIL ADDRESS : tmcsswilly@earthlink.net
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DATE : 5 may 2002
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COMMENT: : Please add me to crew list ..I was a TM 2 (ss) on board 1962 and 1963 I retired this year total 42 years Navy reserve as a tmc (ss) thanks
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FIRST NAME : Rick
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LAST NAME : DeHart
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EMAIL ADDRESS : r_dehart@hotmail.com
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DATE : 4/04/2002
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COMMENT: : I was a sonarman on the Growler from around April of 1960 until August of 1962. Made 3 runs up north.
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FIRST NAME : Ronny
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LAST NAME : Saxe
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EMAIL ADDRESS : r.saxe@skynet.be
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DATE : 29 March 2002
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COMMENT: : You have a very nice website, keep going on honouring Subs and SubVets. Please visit me at: http://users.skynet.be/RonSubCovers/
Ron
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FIRST NAME : LLOYD
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LAST NAME : WILSON
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EMAIL ADDRESS : tmcsswilly@earthlink.net
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DATE : 1962-1963
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COMMENT: : I JUST RETIRED AFTER 42 YEARS IN THE NAVY - RESERVES -JANE AND I WILL BE IN SAN DIEGO .
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FIRST NAME : barry
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LAST NAME : dill
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EMAIL ADDRESS : daddydill@webtv.net
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DATE : 12/28/01
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COMMENT: : MT2(SS) BARBERO anybody remember the "club RAI RAI" in Okinawa? Or the Rainbow bar &n grill in Hong Kong?
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FIRST NAME : Barry
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LAST NAME : Dill
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EMAIL ADDRESS : daddydill@webtv.net
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DATE : 12/25/01
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COMMENT: : USS Barbero June 25, '62-Sept '64 made 4 trips to the frozen toilet. I was on dungaree shore patrol in the club in Adak when the fight started, I looked at the other SP, said "You wanna get involved in this mess?" Dumb question We turned over our armbands
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FIRST NAME : Mike
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LAST NAME : HEIN
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EMAIL ADDRESS : mikehein@flash.net/cobsubs@flash.net
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DATE : 12/06/01
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COMMENT: : Hi, Guy's! Haven't checked in for awhile, just wanted to say Hi! Doe's anyone know where "Bud" Powers is? I'm in Seattle getting ready to retire. Smooth sailing, zero bubble, vented safety and following seas.
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FIRST NAME : Richard
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LAST NAME : Atwood
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EMAIL ADDRESS : ratwood_@bellsouth.net
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DATE : 11/21/2001
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COMMENT: : ET2 SS
Plank owner Uss Growler
On board until 6/25/1960
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FIRST NAME : meredith
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LAST NAME : vezina
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EMAIL ADDRESS : meredith@militaryvideo.com
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DATE : 10/23/01
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COMMENT: : We recently released a video of a Regulus missile being taken aboard USS Tunny and fired in the open sea.
To view scenes from this video go to
www.militaryvideo.com and search for Regulus. There is also a 20-second movie clip available for viewing. Any
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FIRST NAME : Andy
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LAST NAME : Perkins
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EMAIL ADDRESS : handy55@aol.com
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DATE : 10-15-01
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COMMENT: : I was on the Grayback SSG574 from '60-62 as sonar tech.
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FIRST NAME : Jack
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LAST NAME : Haran
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EMAIL ADDRESS : jharan@commauto.com
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DATE : 9/29/01
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COMMENT: : How you doing, I'm Jack Haran, SN(SS). Barbero, July 62 thru Nov 63. Ran the Seamans gang. Was on Adak the night the totem pole disappeared. Remember the brawl that same night at the Enlisted mens club over a craps game in the mens room.
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FIRST NAME : Jack
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LAST NAME : Deboer
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EMAIL ADDRESS : ffej123@msn.com
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DATE : September 20, 2001
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COMMENT: : Hi I was on barbero 12/62-7/64 EM2(SS) would like to get on shipmate page but very new to computer land help please,, jack deboer 851 elmdale ne
grand rapids mi 49525 616 364 0856 ffej123@msn.com
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FIRST NAME : jack
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LAST NAME : deboer
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EMAIL ADDRESS : ffej123@msn.com
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DATE : 9/18/01
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COMMENT: : was em2ss on barbero 12/62-7/64 trying to find old smf freinds
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FIRST NAME : Don
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LAST NAME : Bosetti
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EMAIL ADDRESS : DAHBO1@aol.com
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DATE : 9/3/01
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COMMENT: : On Growler from March of 59 thru Sept. 61. Made the first 3 patrols. Qualified on the transit from Portsmouth to Pearl. Discharged as EN2.Worked at Fairbanks Morse until retirement in June 97. Looking forward to the S.D reunion. Had a great time in New Lo
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FIRST NAME : JOHN (PAPPY)
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LAST NAME : HEGG
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EMAIL ADDRESS : JOHM_HEGG@MSN.COM
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DATE : AUG 7 2001
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COMMENT: : I WAS ON THE GROWLER FROM 1961 TILL DECOM. IN 1964 MADE THE LAST 5 PATROLS MADE TOW RUNS IN ENGINE ROOM HAD LOSS OF HEARING SO WAS IN THE AUX GANG FOR THE OTHER 3 RUNS
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FIRST NAME : Jim
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LAST NAME : Flege
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EMAIL ADDRESS : atpac@fuse.net
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DATE : 5/30/01
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COMMENT: : Still kicking, running & fixing diesels. thank god no more snorkeling. Qualified on Growler in 63, made last two patrols and decom. reunion was great. looking forward to next yr in s.d.
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FIRST NAME : caroll
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LAST NAME : miller
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EMAIL ADDRESS : submariner27@msn.com
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DATE : 3-18--2001
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COMMENT: : Served Aboard Growler 1958-1963. H0w many of you remember what happened Murphys beret at the ships party in yokuska CE MillerENC(ss)USN RET
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FIRST NAME : LANCE
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LAST NAME : NOWLAND
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EMAIL ADDRESS :
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DATE : 3/10/2001
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COMMENT: : Sorry I missed the 2000 event in New London.Death of a very close friend.Will try to stop by in Laughin. I qualified on the Blackfin SS322. May find an WWII sub vet that rode her.
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FIRST NAME : Phil
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LAST NAME : Coyle
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EMAIL ADDRESS : Prc3rd@aol.com
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DATE : 2/3/01
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