Name: Steve Ryner Lt Location: Woodbridge, Va, USA
Ship: USS Tulare AKA-112
Tulare crew member from 7/62 to 8/64
Comment: Fantastic to read all your thoughts! Here's wishing you all a festive season and the best in 2003! You all brought back some great memories of my years and cruises on the good ole ship. Being both the personnel officer and the EMO it was a great crew. Remember well the Willie Willies, King neptune, wild pig hunting, 1-A's , finding things in the CO2 locker, taking photos of chinese junks , shore patrol, Subic Bay and pulling together the cruise book. Most important my special thanks to a HM1 (BANNISTER as I recall) that gave me my smallpox vac after I had very stupidly chewed out my Chief in public-- what A change for this Bright(maybe not so), SHINY new, young Ensign. Thanks to the ETs and RDs that kept us operational-- never did hold a liberty card. ALL of You guys tought me alot about leadership and LIFE! After leaving the Tulare I spent 10 years building two companies and then moved to Bogota, Colombia then became a diplomat with the US Department of State retiring after 24 years with postings in Latin America and Africa. Most of my success I can reflect back to adventures and times on the USS Tulare. I still have my plaque and my lighter. EX-TRIDENTE-PAX Thanks to all Steve Ryner, Woodbridge,VA
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Date: 12/24/2002
Name: Barry Clune NA Location: Portland, OR, USA
Ship: NA
Comment: I went to school with Ben Lovell who served as an officer on the Tulare from 1966-68. I just learned that Ben died in May 2002 in Massachusetts. He was a good friend although I never saw him again after we graduated in 1959. I would appreciate it if any of his former shipmates could tell me about his Navy career serving on your ship. Thanks.
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Date: 11/14/2002
Name: Juanita Brown NA Location: Doniphan, Mo., USA
Ship: NA
Comment: this is a very neet site. My mother had found a lighter that had the name of(U.S.S. Tulare aka 112) on it and asked me to look it up on the computer. She had never heard of this ship before, in all of 60 yrs. Thank you for the information on this. JUANITA M. BROWN
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Date: 10/29/2002
Name: David Potter MACS(SW) USN Location: La Mesa, CA, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 5/71 to 8/73
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Date: 10/18/2002
Name: John "SKI" Zinkowski BM3 Location: Patchogue, NY, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 10/65 to 10/69
Comment: Love to hear from any of you guys. Anybody out there ever hear from Ron O'Neal?? Tom Steriker?( "Sweet Pea" )
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Date: 10/6/2002
Name: Steve Toffelmire PC3 Location: Dardanelle, Ar, USA
Ship: USS CONSTELLATION (CVA-64)
Comment: My best friend was named Wade Booth (1st thru 12th grade..Boot Camp etc) and he was on the Tulare from 72 thru 74. The Connie and Tulare were in Subic at the same time one inport period. He went to the Connie while I was trying to find him at the Tulare and we missed each other. The OOD and the Petty Officer told me which bar that the Tulare favored in Olongapo so I ziggy-na'ed over there. We Hooked up and PARTIED all weekend long. He got out not soon after that on a needed family hardship discharge. I got out March 14, 1975 and returned back to Arkansas. The morning of March 15, 1975 he was killed in a home explosion. So the last time I ever saw him alive was in the PI where I met and partied with some GOOD crewman from the Tulare. He thought and talked alot about the crew of the Tulare and I salute ya'll.
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Date: 10/4/2002
Name: Gary Forshee RM2 Location: Hemet`, CA, USA
Ship: USS White River LSMR-536 7/66-7/68 USS Tulare AKA 112 8/68-01/70
Tulare crew member from 8/68 to 1/70
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Date: 3/7/2002
Name: gregg bainum MM3 Location: Hanford , ca, USA
Ship: Uss Dunn County 742 Uss Tulare 112
Tulare crew member from 1/61 to 4/63
Comment: Loved serving aboard the Uss Tulare aka 112
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Date: 8/28/2002
Name: William Birnstihl RM2 Location: Virginia, MN, USA
Ship: Great Lakes NTC RMA School Bainbridge MD USS Tulare AKA112
Tulare crew member from 6/58 to 3/61
Comment: Hi to all Tulare hands. I went straight from RMA school to the Big T as it was called in those days. I remember G. Dean RD2 who wrote that nice little bit. I could tell you a tale about that boy who once borrowed my Pea Coat. Anyway, I felt like a real oldtimer when I read through the guest book. Hardly any entries from the first few years of the Big T's exsistence. Had good times and good friends on board. My GQ was in the radio shack. 1A in the boat group commanders boat. Entering port I was the radioman taking instructions from the pilot and relaying them to the tugs. Have some pictures, and cruise books from 58-59, 59-60. Seems they lack for info and clear pictures. Would like to hear from anyone who wants to e-mail. Smooth sailing mates!! Bill
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Date: 7/12/2002
Name: Charles Buckley PO2 Location: R1 Box 1090, BELGRADE Mo., mo, USA
Ship: USS TULARE AKA-112
Tulare crew member from 9/65 to 6/68
Comment: It WAS A GREAT SHIP IT WAS FUN.MEET A LOT OF GOOD PEOPLE.
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Date: 7/8/2002
Name: Marshall Brown BM 3/C Location: NA, NA, USA
Ship: USS TULARE AKA-112
Tulare crew member from 9/65 to 7/68
Comment: She was a great ship and she had a great crew. We did good.
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Date: 6/14/2002
Name: Al Tilley CDR, USNR Location: Cupertino, CA, USA
Ship: USS Rupertus, USS Haynsworth, USS Henderson
Comment: In the late 60's I was aboard Tulare for a Reserve cruise. I was an LCDR then and the ship had no troops embarked when I reported. So I ended up with the troop commander's stateroom. Very plush indeed for an old tincan sailor. I remember Tulare as a friendly, easy riding ship with pretty decent chow and more room than I could imagine. At the last moment our orders were changed from a two week training session starting and ending in San Diego to a two week trip eventually ending in Long Beach. What to do with my car? No problem for the Tulare. I drove the car down on the pier, the deck force popped it in No 1 hold (no scratches) and we had wheels for liberty in Long Beach. You AKA guys had it made.
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Date: 6/2/2002
Name: Tim Fellows MM3 Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA
Ship: USS El Paso LKA 117 Mar 76- Sep 79
Comment: LKA's were good duty but it looks like steam plants are going to be completley gone soon, it will be hard finding crews if they ever reactivate.
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Date: 5/21/2002
Name: Mike Cooley CYN3 Location: Irving, Tx, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 1/66 to 11/68
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Date: 5/14/2002
Name: Richard Allis YN2 Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 6/60 to 2/61
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Date: 4/30/2002
Name: Jerry Giannunzio E-4 Location: Little Suamico, WI, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 1/74 to 8/75
Comment: I met a lot of great porple abourd ship and if any one would like to contact me I am looking for Sid Green, Dave Davenport. I cant seem to locate them so if any one could help I would appreciate it. Thank You
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Date: 4/9/2002
Name: don roy 1st.class Location: hastings, mi, USA
Ship: uss tulare aka 112
Tulare crew member from 3/58 to 11/60
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Date: 3/24/2002
Name: John Elliot NA Location: Fort Worth, Tx, USA
Ship: USS Tulare LKA 112
Tulare crew member from 1/78 to 3/79
Comment: I was an EM on the Tulare from '78-79 when they decommisioned her.
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Date: 3/4/2002
Name: pete metz sk1 Location: sacramento, ca, USA
Ship: uss morton dd 948 uss canberra cag 2 uss tulare lka 112
Tulare crew member from 12/78 to 2/80
Comment: member of decom crew 1980. retired 1993 as skc
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Date: 3/2/2002
Name: Mike Sobyra Lt Location: Brisbane, NA, Australia
Ship: USS Buck (DD761) USS Hooper DE 1026 4th Coastal Group South Viet Nam Service School Command USS Tulare LKA 112
Tulare crew member from 6/74 to 5/76
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Date: 3/1/2002
Name: Bill Marshall RMCM/LCDR Location: Navarre, FL, USA
Ship: RTC Great Lakes 68, USS TULARE (LKA-112) 69-73, NAVCOMMSTA HONOLULU/NAVCAMS EASTPAC 73-77, NAVCOMMSTA DIEGO GARCIA 77-78, USS EDSON (DD-946) 78-81, CINCLANT 81-82, NAVCAMS LANT 82-84, USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) 84-86, NAVCOMMU LONDON UK 86-89, USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) 89-94, COMPHIBGRU ONE/CTF-76 95-96, USCENTCOM 96-98. Retired 1/1/99.
Tulare crew member from 2/69 to 6/73
Comment: Signed in before but have a new email address. Howdy, shipmates!
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Date: 2/26/2002
Name: Masao Aochi BT2 Location: Streamwood, Illinois
Ship: U.S. Navy February 1 1966 to January 31, 1970 USS Muliphen (AKA61) May 1966-Jan 1967 then June 1967-May 1968 Home port NOB, Norfolk, Va and Little Creek Amphibous Base, Little Creek, VA USS Winston (AKA94) June 1968-Oct 1969 San Deigo Naval Base, San Deigo, California Boilerman A School Feb 1967-June 1967 Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois Water Treatment School April 1968 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Deployment: Carribian Deployment June 1966-Sept 1966 December 1967-March 1970 WestPac Depoltment October 1968-June 1969
Comment: In reference to leading task to acquire a ship from either U.S. Navy or Maritime Office will take so long and it will cost lots of funds. And where I am living, Streamwood, Illinois, it will be difficult to do. Streamwood, Illinois is located about 40 miles from downtown Chicago. As I mentioned, that there are very few Gator Navy's ship were preserved, and I am sure many of people who served the Gator Navy, would like to see AKA to be displayed to the public. There are many factor, which we need to work, Site, and obtaining support from the cities and communities. I heard that one of LPH is possibly acquire by City of Long Beach. But USS Tulare is one of Mariner type and only three were acquired by the Navy. I will be more than happy to correspondence with you to exchange information of the Navy ships. Let me introduce myself. My name is Masao Aochi, everybody called me Masa. I joined the Navy in 1966 had gone to San Diego Naval Training Center for Basic Training and was transferred to USS Muliphen (AKA61) C2 type hull and was designated as BT from beginning. After we made Caribbean Deployment, I was sent to Boilerman School A at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, where I spend 5 months learning about Naval Engineering. Then I had chance to swap duty from the East coast to west coast, where I am originally from. Then I was transferred to USS Winston (AKA94), which has identical engine room lay out with previous duty ship, therefore, I did not have any problem learning the system in the engine room While we were in West-Pac Cruise, I was assigned as Oil King duty, which taking care of on board fuel consumption as well as water treatment. After we spent 8 months off Vietnam coast, we returned to San Diego where our ship was decommissioned. Due to reduction of force, I was discharged earlier than expected. Then I joined major international airlines and spent 32 years. While I was with the organization, I transferred 8 times to various cities in the U.S. and Japan. I was just laid off from the company due to 911 tragedy. Then I applied for early retirement. But I will start with new job from next week, while I have applied for Federal Government job. That is me. Well, I will be closely monitoring Navy activities through Internet, and please input any new website you may find. Sorry, it has taken much time to read this memo Best regards, Masao Aochi
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Date: 2/24/2002
Name: Dennis Alexander BM/SN Location: Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Ship: USS Tulare, Dong Ha River Support Group, Naval Inshore Operations Training Center
Comment: I just happened to stumble across this site while surfing around. Great site! I was stationed aboard TU right out of boot in '66 at age 18 (were any of us ever 18?). Was assigned to the Boat Group. What a motley crew THAT was (Galvin, Hooper, myself ect...). I also played in the ships "band". Does anyone remember the typhoon we hit a couple of days out of Okinawa where we took a 36 degree roll? Anyway, here's hoping for a fair wind to all my "brothers". I can be contacted at: RIVERATT@worldnet.att.net "Alex"
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Date: 2/5/2002
Name: Ed Hamblin SKCM(SW)(ret Location: Chesapeake,, VA, USA
Ship: Ships included TULARE, JOHN RODGERS, BAINBRIDGE, HAYLER
Comment: Good ship, lots of great memories. Ran across a TULARE shipmate a few years ago in a store, and we started a conversation up like it had only been a few weeks instead of 25 years.
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Date: 1/30/2002 <
Name: Norris "Max" Clubb - SF3 Location: Asheville, NC, USA
Ship: USS Tulare
Tulare crew member from 4/58 to 12/61
Comment: I served aboard the USS Tulare AKA-112 from April, 1958-December, 1961. I made three WestPac cruises during my tenure. In 1959, I was the sailor who was airlifted to the Army hospital in Okinawa with an appendicitis attack when we were approximately one hundred miles at sea headed for Hong Kong. I reboarded the Tulare about a month later when it returned to Okinawa. I first went aboard ship out of boot camp at San Diego with a friend of mine, Paul Gore. I first went into second division for a very short period of time, then I was transferred to third division. I then was transferred to the shipfitter's shop. When I left in 1961, I was a SF3. I am now retired and living in Asheville, NC. I would be happy to help organize a reunion, however I have no idea of how to obtain the addresses of those sailors who are not listed on your guest book.
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Date: 1/15/2002
Name: Ken Fairbanks Location: USA
Ship: USS TULARE
Tulare crew member from 1962-1964
Comment: Ed, I enjoyed your web site on the Tulare. My name is Ken Fairbanks, I reported aboard the Tulare right out of RTC San Diego in 1962 and made the 62-63 West Pac cruise, working in the ships office as a SN-personnel man striker. Mustered out and left the ship in March of 64. Was the last of a drafted few who were allowed to spend two years in the Navy. Had a great time with a super bunch of dedicated guys. I have a cruise book from 62-63 West Pac which has information on all people on board at that time.. Including pictures of Capt. Donald B. Ramage, he wasn't much for having his picture taken. Your history information is right on but doesn't say anything about the ship being caught in a typhoon in the South China Sea, collision with another ship, the screw chopping up the dock, chasing subs, shots fired to stop a shadowing ship, incidents while loading ammo form the Iwo Jima just to name a few. Also, Capt. Ramage made Admiral when he returned to San Diego from this cruise. If you could use any info from the cruise book I'll be happy to e-mail it to you. Regards, Ken Fairbanks
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Date: 1/12/2002
Name: Jerry Giannunzio E-3 Location: Green Bay, WI, USA
Ship: Sandiago California and Sanfransico
Tulare crew member from 1/74 to 11/75
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Date: 12/6/2001
Name: Donald Springer E-4 Location: Concord, NH, USA
Ship: USS Tulare (LKA112)
Tulare crew member from 5/72 to 5/75
Comment: I was stationed aboard the TU TU right out of boot camp. I was first in 3rd division and later transfered over to radarman. i did two west pac cruises on Tu TU and on the second one after i had became a shellback vs a polywog,we had a wonderful time with some midshipmen that were aboard the ship at that time,like making them kiss the baby stomach which of course was the biggest guy on board with every kind of food or anythingelse we could find rubbed all over his belly and we would make these midshipmen kiss his belly. i remember my best friend Kenneth Ayers whick would be really nice to find again. also remember some other buddies Williiam Vire who transfered to radarmen before me.OS is where we came up with Fitzicks Fanatics. There is no doubt that some of the best times were back then aboard the Tu Tu. I also remember having a full Captain who was Glen Cheek got to be his personell driver while in port plus whenever we would go in port we were always first because he was a rank of captain. Remember some of the officers ENS Rush, LTjg Martin and Ens Peterson seem to get along well with them. Anyone who served in deck crews want forger WO-1 Robles. Remeber swim call in the middle of the ocean and last but not least home away from home SUBIC BAY. would love to here from any of former crew of TU Tu. Contact Slyfow102@aol.com or Don Springer 603-228-0575. would love to attend a renion if anyone heres of one please let me know.
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Date: 11/28/2001
Name: Ralph L. Smith EN1 Location: Jacksboro, TN, USA
Ship: USS TULARE AKA 112 USS SUTTER COUNTY LST 1150 USS SHEVEPORT LPD 12
Tulare crew member from 9/67 to 12/68
Comment: I reported on board in sep. 1967 as en1 . I worked out of the boat shop. Chief Newell was chief in charge at the time. made one Wespack cruise. Made a lot of good friends while on board. I remember Chief Vivas BM1 Milner, Chief Cagle,EN2 TAYLOR AND LOTS OF OTHERS. Had a great time.I still look upon TULARE as my best duty station . I retired in 1976 after 20 yrs services as an E8 kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
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Date: 11/21/2001
Name: John Ciera USMC Cpl. Location: Buffalo, NY, USA
Ship: 3rd MT Batalion, 3rd Marine Div.
Tulare crew member from 10/72 to 2/73
Comment: Was deployed on the Talare with the 9th Marines from Whites Beach on Okinawa about 10/72, went to Viet Nam, Phillipines, Taiwan, Singapore and retrned to Okinawa on about 2/73.
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Date: 11/12/2001
Name: james bean en3 Location: austin, tx, USA
Ship: USS Tulare
Tulare crew member from 7/69 to 11/70
Comment: I found this site by accident looking for photographs. This is great! I will be checking in often.
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Date: 10/11/2001
Name: Ron Orszag E-4 Location: Fairfield, CT, USA
Ship: 1968 East cost USS Coates DE-685, 1969 shore duty Kodiak Alaska. 1971-1972 Uss Piedmont AD-17 West Pac.
Comment: Very nice site I enjoyed it brings back some memorise.
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Date: 9/27/2001
Name: Karen Location: , USA
Ship: USS TULARE
Comment: My Father, Lt. Robert James Elgaard, served on the Tulare approx 1961-1963, I never got to know my father as he was killed in action in Vietnam, in 1967, when I was four years old. I recently came across many letters he wrote to family from the Tulare as well as Vietnam; I'm just begining to learn about my father through these many letters. I am searching for any crew mates that may have served with him so I could learn more about him.
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Date: 9/16/2001
Name: Phil Reynolds PCSN Location: Hide Away Hills, OH, USA
Ship: USS Mount Vernon LSD39 USS Tulare LKA112
Tulare crew member from 4/77 to 5/79
Comment: Hope to hear from some of my old ship mates. God Speed.
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Date: 9/15/2001
Name: Richard Westervelt 3rd class Location: granite bay , Ca, USA
Ship: USS Tulare AKA-112
Tulare crew member from 3/56 to 11/56
Comment: I am a plank owner.I was assigned to the Tulare before it was commissioned in 1955 I am looking for buddies also Bill Waddell, Jack kirk, Sam Stewart, Dean Elkins If anyone can help I would appreciate your help, Richard Westervelt.
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Date: 8/12/2001
Name: Fred Daniels cssn Location: Porterville, Ca, USA
Ship: USS Lloyd Thomas DD764
Comment: Was on Lloyd Thomas DD764 from 1949 -1952. I settled in Tulary Co. Ca. in 1965 Have a small walnut orchard Webb sight is www.danielsfarm.com Found this web page while looking At the Thomas Web page.
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Date: 7/21/2001
Name: Dennis Croteau BT3 Location: Freedom, NH, USA
Ship: USS Tulare - AKA-112 B Division Rate BT3
Tulare crew member from 7/62 to 7/64
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Date: 7/16/2001
Name: Charles Selvage NA Location: Wichita, KS, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 8/59 to 7/63
Comment: I started in the first Div. out if boot camp in San Diego. Then after the 59-60 cruise went to Radar School (Treasure Island) Then back to Tulare 1961 OI Div. (Radar) Was RD2 when I was discharged in July 1963.
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Date: 7/11/2001
Name: James Poisal BM/SN Location: Canton, Ga, USA
Ship: USS Tulare NSA Da Nang
Tulare crew member from 7/65 to 7/66
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Date: 5/15/2001
Name: David Velde MM2 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
Ship: USS Tulare AKA 112
Tulare crew member from 2/64 to 6/67
Comment: I remember long 1A's. Especially off Viet Nam. Stood watch, four on and four off when we were transporting troops between Cam Rahn Bay and Tuy Hoa (I think)? The Captain broke out some San Miguel beer and we were treated to a steak fry on the fan tail after that long operation. Or was I dreaming? I remember a Marine Sergeant all ticked off because he and the troops were being sent ashore without ammunition. I remember the Pacific Ocean being calm and smooth as a small Minnesota lake or so rough it was frightening during a Typhoon. I remember the smell of land after being at sea for a long period and how green it looked. I remember loading the holds with lumber and making a bee line for Vietnam. I remember how hot it was in the engine room, we had heat rash all the time. I remember watching the flying fish and dolphins (porpoise). And I remember you Ed, thanks for bringing back these memories. I remember these times with a sense of peace and pride in having served. Now, after all these years, I'm amazed at how much responsibility was entrusted to such young men; and we thought nothing of it.
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Date: 5/14/2001
Name: Gerald Hastings E-5 Location: Medford, Ore, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 3/61 to 7/63
Comment: In my earlier letter I referred to my name as Gerald, but I was known as "Step" or "Bull". I was the baker on the Tulare fron 1961 to 1963.Then I was transferred to the USS George Clymer APA27.My brother Bill came aboard the Tulare in 1962 right out of boot camp. Chief Pantazoplus and I were very good friends. We kept in contact up till just a few years ago, I'm not sure what has happened with him. I also knew Chief Carlson. I am still trying to locate Shearer "Shag", I do not know his last name.If anyone has a cruise book from 1962 and 1963 He should be in that. I would like to hear from you.Also I knew Lewis,BeBop,Bishop,and Budda on deck force. Hope to hear from some shipmates.
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Date: 5/8/2001
Name: Charlie Taliaferro NA Location: NAS Lemoore, CA, USA
Ship: NA
Ship: NA
Comment: We are trying to get the word out about our project and thought perhaps you might be able to help us. U. S. NAVY veterans . . . WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!! Have you ever spent time in a veteran's hospital? This not-for-profit group works to lessen the bleakness that permeates most Veterans Health Administration hospitals. Check out the Kitchen Table Gang Trust at A lot of shipmates have deemed our efforts worthy of support and we hope you will too. Thanks!
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Date: 4/27/2001
Name: Vincent Clayton Lieutenant Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Ship: Tulare, Vesole (DD878), Yosemite (AD19), Tolovana (AO64), Underway Training Unit Norva
Tulare crew member from 5/64 to 2/66
Comment: Was a brand new Ensign when I joined Tulare in 1964. Served as Repair Officer and Electronics Material Officer. Made the 1964 Weatpac cruise and two turnaround Westpac trips in 1965. Had four COs Ben Byrnside, Willie Eder, Sam Robinson and "Jeep" Streeper. Worked for Bill Richardson (Chief Engineer) and Dave Buck (Ops Officer); two of the best bosses I've had Navy or Civilian. Remember a lot of good friends: Randy Thrasher, Jim Tessendorf, John "Marine" Robison, now Admiral Jack Natter, Jim Craw (my roomie), Sandy Sellers, C.C. Cecil, Tom McDonald, Gerry Bryant, Charles Skaggs, Papa Alfa Smith, Jeff Mason (big TV Sports Producer now), Aaron Fogerson, Roger Moore, Sam Schrock and more. Would like to say hello to all the CPO's and EM's who worked and stood watch with me; especially: Hager, Chief Redman, Chief Almblad, Chief Pappas, Chief Twyman, Berry, the Woods brothers, Merryman, Nunes, Frank, and all the others who I didn't mention (especially in M&B,A,R and OE divisions. My time on Tulare is still one of the best times of my life. I remember her as a happy ship!
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Date: 4/18/2001
Name: Gale Lego RM2 Location: Federal Dam, MN, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 7/60 to 9/63
Comment: Interested in hearing from guys on Tulare when I was Would like to know where you are and how you are doing.
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Date: 4/16/2001
Name: David Tyson RD1 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Ship: USS TULARE 1963-1966 RD"B" SCHOOL 1967 VIETNAM 1968 USS SHIELDS 1969-1970
Tulare crew member from 11/63 to 12/66
Comment: The time I spent aboard the Tulare were probably some of the most important and formative years of my life. I met and worked with some of the greatest people, the officers were true leaders in many ways, and the teamwork by all was excellent. The many trips to Westpac, Vietnam, two trips over the equator and the many ports we visited have provided a lifetime of good memories. I left the Tulare in December 1966 for RD"B" school, then one year of shore duty in Vietnam, then 18 months on the USS Shields (DD-596). I look forward to hearing from any of my shipmates, and anytime you are in Las Vegas, we are in the phone book. Thanks to all for the great time! Please feel free to Email me anytime!
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Date: 4/14/2001
Name: Gerald Hastings MS-3 Location: Medford, Ore, USA
Ship: Tulare from '59 to '63 I was the baker
Tulare crew member from 7/59 to 7/63
Comment: My e-mail has changed. I'm still looking for anyone who knew or knows of a shipmate named Shearer (Shag). I don't know his first name. He was in 1st division and lived in New Mexico. If anyone has a cruise book or info I would appreciate a response. Thanks
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Date: 4/10/2001
Name: Larry Hickman RM1 Location: Fremont Township, IL, USA
Ship: VRF-32 North Island, SDiego; USS Hickman Count LST-825 (Riverine Force Vietnam); NCS H.E. Holt (Australia); USS Tulare LKA-112; NCS SDiego; USS New Orleans LPH-11
Tulare crew member from 7/73 to 6/74
Comment: RM2 when reported aboard the TuTu. Also worked the Signal Bridge because of shortage of signalmen. Worked as Signalman on Mike boats during One Alpha operations.
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Date: 3/26/2001
Name: John Peeler seaman Location: Carbon Hill, Alabama, USA
Ship: Boatsonmate, Uss Tulare AKA-112,
Tulare crew member from 6/56 to 10/57
Comment: I would like to find some of my buddys that I served with on the ship. At my age my memory is not that good. But I do remeber a few names . One was a last name of Brock , but I cant remember his first. I remember he has angel wings tatooed across his back. Darrell Farnsworth (not sure of spelling),and also Waddel. I have found one of my shipmates in Brau Bridge, La. His name is Gerald Taylor. We have reunited and shared some great memorys with each other in the last few years. I would love to hear from any of the guys that served with me. It would be great to be in contact with them.
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Date: 3/16/2001
Name: Ron Fedric FN Location: Alamogordo, NM, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 10/70 to 5/72
Comment: Proudly served on 'Tulare' from 70-72. Reporting abord October 1970, I was assigned to 'M' Division, with Chiefs Vivas and Meeks. Good times were had by all in Subic Bay! To all my Shipmates in 'B' and 'M' division,and all former TULARE crew, God Speed.
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Date: 3/2/2001
Name: Greg Adelson PC3 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 12/63 to 6/65
Comment: My name is Greg Adelson. I came aboard the Tulare in December of '64. I was just out of boot camp. I was assigned to First Division. I was a deck ape until I could get a transfer to X Division and became the ship's postal clerk. I made two Westpac cruises aboard the Tulare. On the first one we crossed the equator and I was initiated and became a shellback. On that cruise we ended up going to Nam, but we pulled some pretty good liberty. I left the Big "T" in June of '65 as a PC3. I have lived in Los Angeles since getting out. I have been a court reporter for the past 32 years. I enjoyed the Tulare, had good shipmates and good memories. If anyone I served with would like to get in touch with me, feel free to do so.
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Date: 02/25/2001
Name: BILL DUNKIN RM2 Location: LYFORD, TX, USA
Ship: USS TULARE AKA-112
Tulare crew member from 12/60 to 3/64
Comment: BOARDED USS TULARE IN SAN DIEGO CALIF. AS A SA (STRIKER) FROM RM SCHOOL MADE TWO WESTPAC CRUISES....JUNE 19 1961-DEC 12 1961 AND OCT 16 1962-APR 30 63.....LEFT USS TULARE IN MAR 1964 RM2 IN SAN DIEGO CALIF....FAVORITE PORT IN WEST PAC WAS SASEBO JAPAN.... CAPT. DONALD B. RAMAGE WAS ABOARD 1962-63 CRUISE... ANYONE KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF WILLIAM M ALLIGOOD OR REMEMBER THIS THE NERVE CENTERS OF AN OPERATION ARE THE SPACES FOR COMMUNICATIONS BY LIGHT OR KEY THE COMMUNICATORS PROVIDE THE LINK TO THE REST OF THE GATORS AND ON THIS CRUISE THEY WERE LACKING FOR NUTTIN LED AS THEY WERE BY A JG NAMED DUTTON BACKED UP BY A ROAR THAT DEFIED BELIEF EMANATING FROM McMURPHY THE CHIEF SUPERVISED BY WAGNER, MANTANONA AND HART EACH MAN HAS PLAYED A VITAL PART. WHETHER WITH LIGHT,FLAG,TRANSMITTER OR RECEIVER. THERE WAS FORDYCE,DOWNEY,DUNKIN,AND WEAVER DRYDEN,COUSER AND JONES TAKING RADIO:S SHARFE WITH JENSEN AND SIZABLE PIERRE ALLLIGOOD,ZIEGLER,BRIGGS AND SKI PLUS JUDD HANDLED SIGNALS; EACH WOULD AGREE THOUGH HOURS WERE LONG AND THE WORK METICULOUS AND ALL OF THE MEN WERE CLEARED FOR RIDUCULOUS THAT KEEPING THEM GOING THROUGHOUT THE LONG GRIND WAS ON THING IN COMMON----BEING OUT OF YOUR MIND ROGER WILCO OVER AND OUT
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Date: 02/24/2001
Name: Bob Kribel LT Location: Auburn, AL, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 6/59 to 8/61
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Date: 02/17/2001
Name: Angelo (Tony) Holman Location: Greenbrier, Arkansas, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 9/67 to 10/69
Comment: I'm interested in anyone serving on the Tulare during this time to contact me. I was 3rd division BM. Anyone knowing where abouts of Andy Anderson, Tommy Turner, Gary Carpender, John (Ski) Zinkowski, Eddie Walker or Rainer...these were some of my ship buddies. I lived in Nebraska but now reside in Arkansas. After leaving the Navy I was employed by the Union Pacific RailRoad where I currently still work. Great site, Thank You!
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Date: 2/10/2001
Name: Thomas Rogers BU 2 Location: Philadelphia, Pa, USA
Ship: USS San Jaquine County 1965-1967
Tulare crew member from 3/67 to 8/68
Comment: Let me start by saying I was on the USS Tulare AKA from 1967 to August 1968 and the USS San Jaquine County LST 1122 - 1965 to 1967 from Japan to Vietnam. Does anyone remember how to play German poker?
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Date: 2/6/2001
Name: Norbert Schuchardt Location: D 38176 Wendeburg, Germany
Ship: NA
Comment: Your web site is made in a way, that a visitor feels, that this ship is still in your hearts and that it played a great role in your lives. Being a ship lover myself I can understand You! Just surfing by was Norbert Schuchardt, Germany
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Date: 1/27/2001
Name: Gerald Hastings NA Location: Medford, OR, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 7/59 to 7/63
Comment: I have been trying to locate a shipmate named Shearer, nickname (Shag). I don't know his first name. He was in 1st Division and lived in New Mexico. If anyone has a cruise book or info on Shearer, I would appreciate a response. Thank you
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Date: 1/15/2001
Name: John Reddick Midshipman 3 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
Ship: NA
Tulare crew member from 5/74 to 7/74
Comment: I steamed as a temporary member of the TULARE crew while on my ACDUTRA in summer '74 as a midshipman 3rd class. Participated in marine landing exercise at Kaneohe, Hawaii and in Operation KANGAROO at Brisbane/Hervey Bay, Australia during the first part of TULARE's WESTPAC cruise that summer. She was a great-riding old girl, slow steady roll. I've got some old photos, but would like to get a good color 8X10 of TULARE. After leaving TULARE, I served aboard JUNEAU and eventually enlisted in the USCG. Retired from USCG in 1996.
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Date: 1/11/2001
Name: Oscar Avila En3 Location: Las Vagas, Nv., USA
Ship: USS Tulare AKA112 and USS ROWAN DD 782
Tulare crew member from 2/58 to 2/61
Comment: Howdy!! After thinking for while I remember a shipmate or two, Jerry Royce Pinsen En2 (JR) and a first class engineman that made Chief at the time I was on the Tulare (58-61). OSCAR AVILA EN3
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Date: 1/8/2001
Name: Steve Parsons MACM (ret) Location: The Colony, Tx, USA
Tulare crew member from 6/62 to 5/65
Ships: USS Tulare, USS Collett, USS Frontier, USS Isle Royle, BT 'B' School, USS Ranger, USS Niagara Falls, NAS Corpus Christi, USS Plymouth Rock, USAMPS, Ft. McClellan, Al., USS Canopus
Comment: Reported aboard Tulare in June '62 as a FA fresh out of RTC San Diego, at the time she was tied up outboard side of the Jason at 32nd Street. Struck (assigned to) for BT and departed in '65 as a BT2 headed for a tin can that I finally found in Keelung, Tiawain. The Tulare was exceptionally clean, tight crew, good feeder and long, long, long 1A's thought for a while that I was striking for BM and not BT assigned Hatch #3 as a line handler until I made BT2 then went back to the engineroom. Wonderful tour of duty.
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Date: 1/1/2001
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