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Subject: USCGC Taney
Date: Sun, 31
Jan 1999 01:38:09 -0600
From:
"Orin" <wndsurft@execpc.com>
My name is Orin R Torgerson,
I
served aboard the USCGC Taney from 11/20/68
to 3/11/70; this include her tour of duty in Viet Nam. Prior
to the Viet
Nam tour we also pulled a tour of duty on "Ocean station November".
I was a Quartemaster 3rd class when I came aboard the Taney and was
QM2 when
I left; I then finished my Coast Guard tour at Rescue Coordination
Center
(RCC), 12th Coast Guard District, San Francisco.
I had an interesting experience with the Taney around June of 1985 (though
I'm not sure of the year); I was travelling to the Canadian Maritimes
and
was approaching Halifax, Nova Scotia by car. As I was about to
cross over a
bridge to the downtown area I saw a 327 footer that caught my eye.
As I got
closer I saw the "37" on her hull and was I ever excited! I was
by myself
and didn't have any itinerary so I ended up at the main gate of the
Navy
base there........the guard contacted the quarterdeck on the Taney
and a
crewmember came out to escort me aboard.
Quite a bit had changed in the 15 years (or so) since I had been aboard
but
it was like being reacquainted with an old friend.
If you have any names of those who were stationed on her during the
time
frame I was aboard I'd sure appreciate getting their names and contact
info.
I'm happy that you're taking the time and energy to list your name and
gather info on the Taney.
I hope to hear from you. A former crewmember
Orin R Torgerson
622 McIndoe St.
Wausau, WI 54403
Subject: ROGER
B TANEY
Date:
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 21:06:16 EST
From:
DOTBOBV@aol.com
I WAS
THE CHIEF BOATSWAIN MATE ON TANEY LATE 67 TO MID 70 WHICH INCLUDED
THE VIET NAM DEPLOYMENT. I WAS MOUNT CAPTAIN ON THE 5 INCH AND WHILE
WE
RECEIVED FIRE FROM SHORE WE NEVER TOOK A HIT. MANY MORE OF THE SAME
ERA
SAILORS ARE AT FREDS PLACE AND IN THE VIRTUAL REUNION HALL THERE. I
WILL TRY
TO PASS THE WORD TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THIS SITE. BEST WISHES
BMCM
BOB
TALIAFERRO RET
Subject: USCG Taney
Date:
Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:48:00 -0600
From:
"Wayne Radwanski" <texsurf@texas.net>
How nice to find a site for the USCG Taney of which I was a crew of
from June 1972-July 1974 at which
time I had finished my enlistment. I was a 3rd class MST (Marine
Science Technician) with fellow
shipmates named Robert Gallagher, Peter Jones,
and
the cook was Nedweski. Capt. Paulsen was
the
commander the whole time I was a crew member.
Any info you can send me about the where abouts of the Taney would be
most appreciative. I know shes
got a tremendous amount of history. Best to you,
Wayne Radwanski USCG Taney crewmember 1972-1974
Subject: AGC FLAGSHIP
ALLIANCE
Date: Wed, 16
Dec 1998 01:32:31 -0800
From WILLIAM
GILLIAM <g905@wn.net>
http://homepages.infoseek.com/~905/agc1.htm
THOUGHT YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK THIS OUT
BILL GILLIAM
Subject: 327s
Date:
Sun, 6 Dec 1998 07:44:24 EST
From:
PointBanks@aol.com
To:
slcallahan@worldnet.att.net
CC:
bratton@usa.net, vern@armory.com,
treyes@pinn.net, bobjanlarsen@msn.com,
davesand@pacbell.net, ratlee@erols.com,
uscgcbi@juno.com,
ricedale@ptialaska.com,
mgpar@juno.com, normstewart@worldnet.att.net,
duthiew@dc.jones.com, bwilliam@intellex.com,
GVent70929@aol.com,
JACMAL@aol.com, egerdes@insolwwb.net,
tshan333@bellsouth.net,
tomkat21@msn.com, marob@gateway.net,
shyecat@webtv.net,
cgcspencer@webtv.net
Good Morning 327 Coasties
Bring your ship home for Christmas. The Coast Guard Combat Veterans
Association is fundraising for monuments to fallen Coasties by offering
a
Christmas ornament with a 327 imprinted on the front & list of
all 327s with
commissioning & decommissioning dates on the back. Satin white
ornament is
shipped in a display box. For those of you who previously ordered,we
offer a
Coast Guard insignia ornament. Cost of each is $12.50 including shipping,
or 2
for $22.50. Make check payable to CGCVA & note items ordered in
check memo.
Send to Joe Kleinpeter, PO Box 548, Moriches,
NY 11955 for prompt delivery.
Happy Holidays
Subject: WWII Taney
Date:
Sun, 6 Dec 1998 07:32:08 EST
From:
PointBanks@aol.com
Good Morning
Saw your posting at Freds & want to invite you to join the Coast
Guard Combat
Veterans Ass & meet 1800 members, many of which served in
WWI. Email
your address for an apociationplication. Joe Kleinpeter,
Pres. CGCVA
Date: Thu,
3 Dec 1998 02:56:17 EST
From:
EChiodo@aol.com
E. CHIODO0 I WANTO KNOW MORE ABOUT TANEY
YEAR 51 / 52. WAS MEMBER OF TANEY CREW . CAPT
SINON WAS [ WHAT THE CAPTIAN.
Thu, 3 Dec 1998 02:51:08
EST
From:
EChiodo@aol.com
EENRICO CI.H
Subject: Demise
of the Taney
Date:
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 23:46:00 -0600
From:
"Jack A. Eckert" <jeckert@execpc.com>
I have in my own way started an awareness campaign about
the demise of the Taney. One of the
places I sounded an alert was on the Point Counter Point section of
Fred's Place. Suggest you join
in or start a new commentary in the same place.
I am also putting it in to the Winter Edition of the Old Salt's Journal.
Comments?
Jack You can find me at JACK'S JOINT located at http://www.execpc.com/~jeckert/
Special note from Vern Toler: June 2000. I have been
informed that the Coast Guard Logo has been restored on the Taney:
I am sure the pressure from all the Veterans helped. I reamoved the critical
artical about the "Political Correctness" of our ship's name from the Taney
Web Page. Thanks.
Subject: TANEY
Date:
Fri, 27 Nov 1998 11:57:19 -0800
From:
Jim Gill <pdp@king.cts.com>
I wrote up the first of a two part thing on 1946 and 1947 era. Didn't
see
much in the web-site for those two years. I didn't get to TANEY until
1947
but 1946 was ab "interesting" year in the CG and thought you might
want
some material on it. Since it does not directly bear on TANEY it might
not
be appropriate. Whatever you think.
1946 is relatively short- 885 words, written in WORD and I can email
it as
an attachment.
If all this is OK, let me know. Jim
Subject: ROGER B. TANEY
Date: Sat, 21
Nov 1998 15:55:02 -0500
From: "Harris,
W.J. (Jeff)" <HarrisWj@ci.rocky-mount.nc.us>
DEAR MR. TOLER, I AM AN EX-SAILOR WHO SERVED ON
BOARD THE CUTTER TANEY
AS A GUNNER'S MATE IN 1983-85 AND I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW IF YOU KNOW
WHERE
I MAY BE ABLE TO FIND A MODEL OF THIS SHIP.
YEARS AGO I FOUND ONE IN PORTSMOUTH, VA. BUT IT GOT DESTROYED DURING
HURRICANE FRAN. IF YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND ONE OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE
SOME PHOTO'S OF THE TANEY YOU CAN REACH ME AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
WILLIAM J. HARRIS
3573 NORTHERN ESTATES CIR.
ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27804
PH# 252-443-4438 (H)
252-972-1443 (W)
TANEY SHIPMATE
Date:
Wed, 07 Oct 1998 22:22:25 -0400
From: Doug
& Kate Fears <dougkate@sprynet.com>
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say that I am
one of the
"younger" TANEY shipmates. I served as a deck seaman (SA/SN)
from
1982-1983. Please include me in your register of shipmates.
Many thanks ... and great web site!
LT Doug Fears
Subject: Re: Taney
Book Morae
Date:
Thu, 08 Oct 1998 00:22:17 +0000
From:
kencatsierra@att.net (KenCat)
Thanks for letter. I read the whole Taney story on your site.
I served aboard Taney 1948 six months; "November" position was
then called station "Fox". Thanks very much for this info.
We also have a new webpage at http://home.att.net/~kencatsierra
It indicates our family interest, and is still growing.
Regards, Ken
kencatsierra@att.net wrote:
Subject: USCGC TANEY MEMBER
Date: Tue, 08
Sep 1998 15:28:27 -0700
From Mark Binder
<binder@cnrf.nola.navy.mil>
I was stationed onboard the USCGC Taney in Portsmouth, VA from 1982
to
1984. If you have any information on former Taney members, could
it be
possible for me to receive this information. I'd like to contact
some
of my old buddies from this period. Thank you.
My personal information is as follows:
Mark A. Binder
3225 Acorn Drive
Violet, LA 70092
Work: (504) 678-5354
Home: (504) 682-2052
Subject: Taney
Date: Tue, 3
Nov 1998 16:45:50 -0500
From "Gilbert
M Bohannon Jr" <gmbjr@ix.netcom.com>
I was just looking at your TANEY web page, which I did not know existed!!
I
am a volunteer at the Maritime Museum in Baltimore, where I do work
primarily aboard USS Torsk (SS-423). I also do some work on Taney,
as well
as have a cabin on board for our volunteer group. In addition, I maintain
the web page for Torsk, as well as a small one for Taney. Would it
be
alright if I linked your page from my Taney page??
Taney is a beautiful ship!! If you ever come out to see her, let me
know. I
would like to meet you!
Gilbert M Bohannon Jr
E-Mail: gmbjr@ix.netcom.com
USS Torsk (SS-423) Homepage:
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/1056/torsk.htm
USCGC Taney (WHEC-37) Page:
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/1056/taney.htm
:
TANEY Date:
Mon, 26Oct 1998 08:44:22
-0800
From: Jim
Gill <pdp@king.cts.com>
Vern
That TANEY chapter of mine id going to be WAY too long. Since I'm about
halfway thru transcribing it, I will complete it and send it along
anyhow -
but for the website I will write something shorter and more to the
point.
Do you have any idea on how many of us there were at the reunion?
Jim
Subject: TANEY SHIPMATE
Date: Wed, 07
Oct 1998 22:22:25 -0400
From:
Doug & Kate Fears <dougkate@sprynet.com>
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say that
I am one of the
"younger" TANEY shipmates. I served as a deck seaman (SA/SN)
from
1982-1983. Please include me in your register of shipmates.
Many thanks ... and great web site!
LT Doug Fears
Subject: USCGC TANEY MEMBER
Date: Tue, 08
Sep 1998 15:28:27 -0700
From: Mark Binder
<binder@cnrf.nola.navy.mil>
I was stationed onboard the USCGC Taney in Portsmouth, VA from 1982
to
1984. If you have any information on former Taney members, could
it be
possible for me to receive this information. I'd like to contact
some
of my old buddies from this period. Thank you.
My personal information is as follows:
Mark A. Binder
Re: Taney Book
Date: Thu, 16
Jul 1998 20:21:10 +0000
From: kencatsierra@att.net
Ken
> "The History of the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37) by LtJg
Brian J. Whetstine
> Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas, TX Lt
Brian was recasently killed
> in WW2 air plain crash in Tillimoc, OR.
> We belong to "The Old Mill"
in Garabaldi OR so we go there often.
> s/vern
Subject: Re: Coast
Guard Cutter Taney
Date: Tue, 14
Jul 1998 14:06:56
From:
KenCat <kencatsierra@att.net>
>The Coast Guard Cutter Taney Former Crew members will hold its reunion
>15-18 October 1998 in San Diego, California, We hope you will be able
to
>attend.
There is a very outside chance that we might.
>Please make contact with us, so we may keep our roster up to date.
If
>you have any information on any former Taney crew members, living
or
>dead please contact us so we can maintain the Taney history.
Following was received from a former crew member of Taney:
"My time in TANEY was 10 April 1947 to 9 November 1947 so we were probably
not aboard at the same time - but pretty close! CAPT
Carl Bowman was CO-
hell on wheels! He lives here in San Diego, close to 90 years old now."
Vern, you might want to try contacting Capt Bowman. Since he is
almost
90, he was possibly aboard Taney during WWII.>
>There is a book on the Taney history, and the Taney is now part of
the
>Baltimore MD. Maritime Museum.
Please let me know where I can buy the book on CGC Taney. I would
like to get it very much.
Saw your website, it's very nice. We have children living in Newberg
and Tillamook OR, so we stay at the Shilo in Lincoln City OR coast
usually a week or so in July or August so we can drive a short way
and
visit both families. Regarding your interest in genealogy, we
also
have a daughter in California who is a Public Relations manager for
Family Tree Maker software firm Banner Blue in California.
Our family website centered on our interest is at
http://home.at.net/~kencatlsierra
Enjoyed your letter. Thanks much. Looking forward to getting
the
purchasing info on the Taney book.
Salutes,
Ken Smith, Verdi Nevada
_~~~
/(^_^)
/__| |__
// \ / \
Simple Apparatus
(please note this is old information, check 1 Bell)
The Coast Guard Cutter Taney Former Crew members will hold its reunion
15-18 October 1998 in San Diego, California, We hope you will be able
to
attend.
Please Contact Harry Nelson. He is the coordinator
for the convention
and Taney Roster.
Harry & Delores NELSON
18327 Van Ness Ave
Torrance, CA 90504-5309
Phone: 310-324-7282
Please make contact with us, so we may keep our roster up to date.
If
you have any information on any former Taney crew members, living or
dead please contact us so we can maintain the Taney history.
Most of the members attending are from W.W.II and for some reason the
ranks are becoming thin, so we need some younger people on the roster
to
keep the Taney alive.
There is a book on the Taney history, and the Taney is now part of the
Baltimore MD. Maritime Museum.
You may also contact Vern Toler on his web page or e-mail and I will
pass the information along.
http://www.armory.com/~vern
vern@armory.com
s/vern
(Copy of letter to Homer Compton dated Sep 18 1998 )
My father, Gilbert Reynaga, served aboard the Taney briefly as a reservist in the late 1950's (I believe it was during the time the ship was at Ocean Station Hotel in the North Pacific around 1958) I am in the process of building a model of the ship as a present for him. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find very much reference material on her appearance at that time. I am looking particularly for photographs, exterior plan drawings or even simple recall actions by former crewmen to help me construct as an accurate a replica as possible. If you would pass this request along to your membership I would be most grateful. I can be reached at (916) 654-9496, by e-mail at treynaga@edd.ca.gov or at my home address above. Thank you very much. sincerely s/Tim Reynaga.
(address if needed can be obtained from web master vern)
Subject:
U.S.S. Taney
Date:
Mon, 19 Apr 99 21:56:25 +0000
From:
egustaf@sirius.com
I am a journalist doing a story for "The Surfer's Journal" about a spot
just
outside San Francisco's Golden Gate called the Potato Patch Shoal.
It is a part
of the San Francisco Bar where massive waves break during big Winter
swells. It
turns out that the Taney headed over this shipping hazard during the
swell of
the century: February 9, 1960. In his book "Guardians of the Golden
Gate," Ralph
Shanks has a picture of the Taney facing what is estimated (by
the Army Corps of
Engineers, no less) to be a 100 ft. waves.
I have two questions for you:
-Do you happen to have any pictures of the Taney on this day? I have
been unable
to track the above-mentioned photo. Mr. Shanks
does not have the negative. I
have contacted Coast Guard Historian Bob Browning
on
this matter, as well as the
Army Corp of Engineers.
-Could you possibly put me in contact (by email or otherwise) with
crewman who
would have been on the Taney on February 9, 1960. I would like to ask
them about
their experiences on that fateful day.
I very much appreciate your site on the Taney and share your interest/fascinatin
with the Coast Guard and its history.
Eric Gustafson, San Francisco
(415) 643-8659
TWIMC:
Subject: Date:
Mon, 1 Mar 1999 21:04:01 -0500
From:
"Christopher Williams" <chwillia@gte.net>
Hello...
I just heard of your website and have viewed it. I am interested in
pursuing
a project to publish a book on the 327's and have yet to meet anyone
from
the TANEY who might be able to help me. I know mostly nothing about
her
other than her significance as a Pearl Harbor survivor. Anything else
is
general info. I have spoken in length with members of the DUANE, INGHAM,
and
SPENCER and I was hoping I could also establish a line of communication
with
you to establish a working background of the TANEY's history. I am
not a
coastie but I do dive on the DUANE frequently and have a small role
in
tending to her. I guess I am the last one to serve on her huh?
Sincerely,
Chris
Christopher Williams
I am looking for some information. My Great... Grandfather was Chief
Justice
Roger B. Taney. What I do know about him was that he was the
Chief Justice
of the US Sepreme Court during the Dread Scott Decision. I was hoping
somebody there could tell me where I might find more information about
my
'grandfather'.
Your help is greatly appreciated...
Michael F. Willcox
Subject: U.S.C.G.WPG-37
ROGER B. TANEY
Date:
Sun, 7 Feb 1999 21:00:06 -0600
From: "Larry
J. Mulholland" <larrys@sound.net>
To:
<vern@armory.com>
Dear Vern: My Name is Larry Wendell, and I am studying Pearl
Harbor, and in relation to the USCG's role there in December 1941. As to
the TANEY Being there in Honolulu Harbor, I believe tied up at Pier # 4,
there we're also some other Coast Guard vessel's there: WALNUT WAGL-252,
de-commissioned in 1985,KUKUI WAGL-225, RELIANCE WSC-150, TIGER WSC-152,
CG-8, CG-27, CG-400, CG-403, CG-517, and BALBOA WAGL-?, would you happen
to know this last one's hull number? As well as any other Coast Guard vessels
that are not listed here,
from December 1941-1945?
Thank you for any help,
Larry Wendell
Pearl Harbor Study Group
Universal Ship Cancellation Society
Subject: Crew
Member WHEC-37 7/1/66-8/15/68
Date:
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 19:34:02 -0800
From: "Dick
Coffy" <dcoffy@4cs.net>
Was on board Taney when Sherman Frick was CO, Red
Starr was Exec. Was at one time SEPA (Senior Ensign Present
Afloat). Would like to know if Taney is in Baltimore.
Have an old commissioning pennant when we went into the Todd Shipyard in
Alameda, Ca in 1867. Also was on board when "Little Stupid" came
aboard on Ocean Station "Victor".
Dick Coffy. Can email me at dcoffy@4cs.net
Subject:
USCGC Taney
Date:
Sun, 31 Jan 1999 01:38:09 -0600
From: "Orin"
<wndsurft@execpc.com>
My name is Orin R Torgerson, I served aboard
the USCGC Taney from 11/20/68
to 3/11/70; this include her tour of duty in Viet Nam. Prior
to the Viet
Nam tour we also pulled a tour of duty on "Ocean station November".
I was a Quartemaster 3rd class when I came aboard the Taney and was
QM2 when
I left; I then finished my Coast Guard tour at Rescue Coordination
Center
(RCC), 12th Coast Guard District, San Francisco.
I had an interesting experience with the Taney around June of 1985 (though
I'm not sure of the year); I was travelling to the Canadian Maritimes
and
was approaching Halifax, Nova Scotia by car. As I was about to
cross over a
bridge to the downtown area I saw a 327 footer that caught my eye.
As I got
closer I saw the "37" on her hull and was I ever excited! I was
by myself
and didn't have any itinerary so I ended up at the main gate of the
Navy
base there........the guard contacted the quarterdeck on the Taney
and a
crewmember came out to escort me aboard.
Quite a bit had changed in the 15 years (or so) since I had been aboard
but
it was like being reacquainted with an old friend.
If you have any names of those who were stationed on her during the
time
frame I was aboard I'd sure appreciate getting their names and contact
info.
I'm happy that you're taking the time and energy to list your name and
gather info on the Taney. I hope to hear from you. A former crewmember
Orin R Torgerson
Subject: ROGER B TANEY
Date:
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 21:06:16 EST
From:
DOTBOBV@aol.com
To:
vern@armory.com
I WAS THE CHIEF BOATSWAIN MATE ON TANEY
LATE 67 TO MID 70 WHICH INCLUDED THE VIET NAM DEPLOYMENT. I WAS MOUNT CAPTAIN
ON THE 5 INCH AND WHILE WE RECEIVED FIRE FROM SHORE WE NEVER TOOK A HIT.
MANY MORE OF THE SAME ERA SAILORS ARE AT FREDS PLACE AND IN THE VIRTUAL
REUNION HALL THERE. I WILL TRY TO PASS THE WORD TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE
ABOUT THIS SITE. BEST WISHES BMCM BOB TALIAFERRO RET
Subject: USCG Taney
Date:
Mon, 11 Jan 1999 19:48:00 -0600
From:
"Wayne Radwanski" <texsurf@texas.net>
To:
<vern@armory.com>
Dear Sir,
How nice to find a site for the USCG Taney of which I was a crew of
from June 1972-July 1974 at which time I had finished my enlistment.
I was a 3rd class MST (Marine Science Technician) with fellow shipmates
named Robert Gallagher, Peter Jones,
and the cook was Nedweski. Capt. Paulsen was
the commander the whole time I was a crew member.Any info you can send
me about the where abouts of the Taney would be most appreciative.
I know shes got a tremendous amount of history.
Best to you,
Wayne Radwanski USCG Taney crewmember
1972-1974
Joe Kleinpeter,
Subject: 327s
Date:
Sun, 6 Dec 1998 07:44:24 EST
From:
PointBanks@aol.com
To:
slcallahan@worldnet.att.net
CC:
bratton@usa.net, vern@armory.com,
treyes@pinn.net, bobjanlarsen@msn.com,
davesand@pacbell.net, ratlee@erols.com,
uscgcbi@juno.com,
ricedale@ptialaska.com,
mgpar@juno.com, normstewart@worldnet.att.net,
duthiew@dc.jones.com, bwilliam@intellex.com,
GVent70929@aol.com,
JACMAL@aol.com, egerdes@insolwwb.net,
tshan333@bellsouth.net,
tomkat21@msn.com, marob@gateway.net,
shyecat@webtv.net,
cgcspencer@webtv.net
Good Morning 327 Coasties
Bring your ship home for Christmas. The Coast Guard Combat Veterans
Association is fundraising for monuments to fallen Coasties by offering
a
Christmas ornament with a 327 imprinted on the front & list of
all 327s with
commissioning & decommissioning dates on the back. Satin white
ornament is
shipped in a display box. For those of you who previously ordered,we
offer a
Coast Guard insignia ornament. Cost of each is $12.50 including shipping,
or 2
for $22.50. Make check payable to CGCVA & note items ordered in
check memo.
Send to Joe Kleinpeter, PO Box 548, Moriches, NY 11955 for prompt
delivery.
Happy Holidays
Subject: WWII Taney
Date:
Sun, 6 Dec 1998 07:32:08 EST
From:
PointBanks@aol.com
To:
vern@armory.com
Good Morning
Saw your posting at Freds & want to invite you to join the Coast
Guard Combat
Veterans Association & meet 1800 members, many of which served
in WWI. Email
your address for an application. Joe Kleinpeter, Pres. CGCVA
Subject: Demise of the
Taney
Date:
Wed, 2 Dec 1998 23:46:00 -0600
From: "Jack
A. Eckert" <jeckert@execpc.com>
To:
<vern@armory.com>
Vern,
I have in my own way started an awareness campaign about the demise
of the Taney. One of the
places I sounded an alert was on the Point Counter Point section of
Fred's Place. Suggest you join
in or start a new commentary in the same place.
I am also putting it in to the Winter Edition of the Old Salt's Journal.
Comments?
Jack
You can find me at JACK'S JOINT located at http://www.execpc.com/~jeckert/
The markings on the TANEY have been restored due to pressure from
former crewmen s/vern_toler
Subject: ROGER B. TANEY
Date:
Sat, 21 Nov 1998 15:55:02 -0500
From:
"Harris, W.J. (Jeff)" <HarrisWj@ci.rocky-mount.nc.us>
To:
"'vern@armory.com'" <vern@armory.com>
DEAR MR. TOLER, I AM AN EX-SAILOR WHO SERVED ON BOARD THE CUTTER TANEY AS A GUNNER'S MATE IN 1983-85 AND I AM CURIOUS TO KNOW IF YOU KNOW WHERE I MAY BE ABLE TO FIND A MODEL OF THIS SHIP. YEARS AGO I FOUND ONE IN PORTSMOUTH, VA. BUT IT GOT DESTROYED DURING HURRICANE FRAN. IF YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND ONE OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE SOME PHOTO'S OF THE TANEY YOU CAN REACH ME AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
WILLIAM J. HARRIS
Subject: TANEY SHIPMATE
Date:
Wed, 07 Oct 1998 22:22:25 -0400
From: Doug
& Kate Fears <dougkate@sprynet.com>
To:
vern@armory.com
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say that I am one of the
"younger" TANEY shipmates. I served as a deck seaman (SA/SN)
from
1982-1983. Please include me in your register of shipmates.
Many thanks ... and great web site!
LT Doug Fears
Subject: Re: Taney Book Morae
Date: Thu, 08
Oct 1998 00:22:17 +0000
From kencatsierra@att.net
(KenCat)
Thanks for letter. I read the whole Taney story on your site.
I served aboard Taney 1948 six months; "November" position was
then called station "Fox". Thanks very much for this info.
We also have a new webpage at http://home.att.net/~kencatsierra
It indicates our family interest, and is still growing. Regards,
Ken
> check my Taney story on my web page http://www.armory.com/~vern
>
Subject: Capt Bowman
Date: Fri, 4
Jun 1999 00:13:35 -0400
From:
Harry Maybeck <haroldm@nh.ultranet.com>
To:
<vern@armory.com>
Hi Vern,
In your Taney page you noted that Captain
Carl Bowman had passed away. I think you
have
his middle initial wrong. It wasn't "B", it was "G".
His name was Carl George Bowman. With the
initials C. G. Bowman is why he was frequently
referred to due to some of his decisions as
"Coast Guard Bowman" and also as
"Christ God Bowman".
Regards,
Harry Maybeck
Aerographers Mate/3c
USCGC Taney 1946-48
While C.G.Bowman was the Skipper.
Harry
Maybeck
Meteorologist
Subject: Another shipmate
Date:
Fri, 4 Jun 1999 00:21:29 -0400
From:
Harry Maybeck <haroldm@nh.ultranet.com>
To:
<Vern@armory.com>
vern,
After going over your list. I would like to add
another name to the list of our deceased shipmates.
Clyde (Bill) King, Signalman 1/c
USCGC Taney 1947-48
Retired Oakland, Calif. Police Officer.
Passed away 1990 or 91.
Harry
Maybeck
Meteorologist
weather@maybeck.com
harold@maybeck.com
haroldm@nh.ultranet.com
haroldm@psc.plymouth.edu
http://www.maybeck.com
Subject: Taney
Date:
Thu, 1 Jul 1999 06:06:02 EDT
From:
Taney55@aol.com
To:
vern@armory.com
Hello...I was a Radioman onboard the Taney from 1981 until 1983.
Please add
my name to you list of shipmates. I would love to hear from any
of my fellow
shipmates.
Chuck Fesperman
Date: Sun,
11 Jul 1999 17:58:08 EDT
From:
BETCD208@aol.com
I would like to add my name as a past crew member of the Taney. I served
aboard her from June 1959 until Aug 1962 under Captains
Childress, Helmer and
Staats. I was a machinist mate 2/c. I was proud
to have been known as one of
" HELMERS HELLERS.' s/Bob Ewell
Hello,
My name is John Chapman, and I'm the grandson
of Frank K.
Johnson, a member of the crew of the Taney
during the days of the
Pearl Harbor attack. I would like to know if you have any
information about him or if you knew him. I think he was the XO,
but I'm not fully sure. If possible, please email me at
jchap1969@aol.com. Thanks a ton, John
Subject: Taney
Date: Mon, 19
Jul 1999 19:47:37 EDT
From:
HEBSHOG@aol.com
To:
vern@armory.com
Hello,
My name is Bill Heberling. Today
a friend of mine at work showed me a very
interesting shell casing. It was a 5"/38 I believe. He
picked it up when he
was working at a recycling center. It had various inscriptions
on it. One
said "This one hit the conning tower fired at the Jap sub off Attu
(or Atta).
Another said "US Coast Guard - Station Alaska - Cutter Taney."
It was also
signed by several crew members: Jones -
first gunman, Martin - No 2, Brown
-
Breech. (No first names). It
was dated Jan 17, 1944. Another line said "at
sea 3 weeks, 2 days. The head stamp on the case is TB & CC,
10-1617, Lot-409
The owner of this shell is willing to give it to any of the crew that
may be
alive or to any of their offspring. I am going to show him some
of the info
I have found on the Web. Maybe the museum where the ship is located
would be
interested.Any additional information that you could provide would
be greatly
appreciated, such as more Web sites that pertain to the Taney and her
history.
Thanks, Bill
Subject: Re: Coast Guard
Cutter Taney
Date:
Wed, 4 Aug 1999 03:39:34 EDT
From:
HALWILLJR@aol.com
To:
vern@armory.com
Understand there may be a reunion in Jacksonville this year. Since
I just
retired again and moved from california to Bradenton FL, I might finally
be
able to get to one.
Harold W. Willis Jr. CWO4(MED), USCG(RET)
Bradenton, FL 34209-9786
HMC on Taney 1973-75
Please supply any info and include me on any mailing lists.
Thankyou !!!!
Subject: USCGC TANEY
Date:
Sun, 22 Aug 1999 07:09:32 -0700
From: "Garret
Conklin, Jr." <garretc@earthlink.net>
To:
wndsurft@execpc.com, DOTBOBV@aol.com
CC:
vern@armory.com, Bob and Mercedes Zingmark <RZ19@aol.com>
To: Orin Torgerson & Bob Taliaferro
Fm: Garret Conklin (RM2 - ex)
Shipmates:
Found your msgs on Vern Tolers website about the Taney, thus the
addresses which I hope still work. I found Vern's page when trying
to
figure out what to do with a lot of Taney stuff I have, and was thinking
of donating it to the museum in Baltimore. He talked me out of it,
for
the time being, until I get stuff scanned.
So, catching up - I have a home in Alameda, of all places! In touch
with
Bob Zingmark (sonar) frequently - he's
one of my best friends, but lives
up in Montana now. Orin, you and I were stationed together at CCGD12
RCC/Commcen after Taney, remember?
I was back east in June and made it to Baltimore to see the "Queen of
the Pacific" - she's looking good, albeit without the stripe on her
bows. The fellow at the brow said the CG wanted it off, and had also
welded the props to prevent turning. It was a real "flashback"
to be
aboard. Showed my wife my rack, which now looks like a bed, not the
pipe
racks we had. ("Heave out, trice up, the smoking lamp is relit in all
berthing areas!")
I got some addresses out of the "special" visitors log, and will pass
them on if this seems to reach you.
Am copying Zingmark, so addresses can be picked up. I'd like to try
to
find more of our VietNam crew - does anyone have addresses also? Let
me
know - I'll forward those addresses I have.
Fair winds
Garret Conklin
RM2 USCGC TANEY
VietNam "Cruise"
From: Diane
Allan <venustas@erols.com>
08:57
Subject: Addition to Taney
Crew list
I'm writing on behalf of my uncle, who was on the Taney during the attack
on Pearl Harbor. His name is Carl Allan,Salt
Lake City, Utah, 84116, telephone 801-596-3169. He will be moving
to St. George, Utah around the early part of next year, but we will keep
you updated on his wereabouts.
He is currently visiting me with his new bride in the Washington, D.C.
area and is planning to go aboard the Taney in Baltimore this afternoon.
Best regards, Diane Allan
From: Diane
M Rogers <dirogers@mindspring.com>
01-Dec-99 13:55
Subject: Ex crew member
of the Roger B Tany (NRDT)
To:
vern@armory.com
Hi vern: I served aboard the Taney from 5/27/48 to 11/15 48. The Taney
was
one of three ships that was the reason I didn't make the CG a career;
the
other two were the Castle Rock and The cook inlet. I'd stayed on the
black hulls!
When I was aboard: Capt Paten Ex LCDR Stedman(
he was OIC of Base Boston
when I was discharged CBM Hanes (sp?) ansered
to Pappy. If of interest to
any historian: K have a ratty edged 8/10 of both the Taney and the
Balsam.
I retlired from the USAF in 1968. This adress is a family site
hence the
name on it.
yours Doyle C Rogers CG # 265-815
From: Mlyp2001@aol.com
13-Nov-99 08:46
Subject: Another USCGC
TANEY Shipmate
To:
vern@armory.com
Vern,
First of all, Thank You for all your effort put into constructing
a web
site dedicated to the Roger B. Taney WHEC-37. I have been looking for
information on the Taney for awhile and was quite happy to stumble
onto your site.
Please add my name to your roster of former shipmates. I served
aboard the
Taney from 1977 to 1979 as an EM3. Among the many sailing adventures
aboard
ship, I was fortunate to have stood the last Ocean Weather Station
Hotel
duty in the Atlantic Ocean and to be part of one of the Taney's largest
drug
interdiction efforts. Of course there were many SAR calls during my
time
aboard and I remember them with a great sense of pride as I remember
my
entire tour aboard the Taneys wooden decks.
I am in posession of a number of photographs taken of the Taney
between
the years of '36 and '77. I would be happy to turn these over
to the museum if
this could be arranged somehow. Also, I am interested in talking to
any of
my shipmates from the time period of my service aboard ship. Finally,
If you
are aware of any Taney memoriabilia available for sale I would be very
interested in obtaining that information.
Thank You again. Your site has brought back so many memories
of my service
in the Coast Guard.
EM3 M.L.Perry
From: Michael Marshall
<michael@compusearch.com>
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 14:02:34
-0400
My address is..Michael Marshall
Sterling, VA
I found your site on the Taney (very nice!) And love
reading the history about my former ship.
I was on the decommisioning Crew that put her out to
pasture in 1986, I notice my name on your list for that crew but you
misspelled it.Could you please correct the spelling of FNMK Michael
T. Marshall... I believe it is listed as Marashall on the list.
Thank you!
PS I am hoping to make this years reunion in Baltimore
I live nearby and vist the ship alot.
Michael T. Marshall
Technical Support manager
Compusearch Software Systems
(703) 481-3699 X 270
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 11:39:51
-0400
From:
Lindsey <lindseysb@mindspring.com> | Block address
Subject:
Re: USCG SWIMMERS
Vern,
Thank you! I would really enjoy getting your story. I
apologize for the delay in getting back to you -- If you give
me your
phone number, I'll call you later witha Federal Express
acount number you can use to ship the documents. I look forward
to
talking to you, and maybe we can get several articles out of this --
you
have a very interesting story to tell,a nd I think the world needs
to
know about it.
Bill Lindsey
"Michael Walling" <mwalling@gis.net>
Subject: Re: taney
reunion--2
Date: Wed, 12
Apr 2000 19:45:44 -0400
Hudson, MA
I have been doing lots of work with Paul Cora
at the TANEY
and will be doing more with the TANEY and other 327 vets.
Stay in touch, Mike --
>
>--- Michael Walling <mwalling@gis.net>
wrote:
>> Vern,
>> It was an honor and a pleasure meeting you. I look
>> forward to hearing from >> you again.
>>
>> Sincerely, >> Mike
--
"Winkle, Tena"
<TWinkle@bellhelicopter.textron.com>
I am Henry and Doris Young's
daughter, they wanted me
to write you to see if
they could get an update about the reunion in Florida.
My mom and dad were
scheduled to go, but with the reschedule they could
not make it because my
mom had knee replacement surgery already scheduled.
She had put off the
surgery so they could make the ship reunion, then it
was changed due to the
hurricane. Needless to say, they were very
disappointed that they could not
make it. Anyway, she had her surgery on October 19th
and is just now
starting to feel human again. Dad has stayed right
there with her and she
is doing as well as can be expected.
Anyway, they were curious if you were able to attend
the reunion and how it
was. If you could just write me back, I will make
sure they get it.
Thanks, Tena Winkle
From:
"Robert Taylor" <shabob2@prodigy.net> |
Tue, 4 Jan 2000 06:24:50 -0600
Hi Vern, Appreciate what you are
doing!
Robert(Bob)Taylor,
, So.Padre Island, Texas
ET1, Taney 1947-49
Subject: Re: SN Mike
"Odie" Brandies
Date:
Tue, 23 May 2000 00:18:16 EDT
From:
SsgEnigma@aol.com
I served from 84-86 on WHEC #37 (NRDT) It was nice to see it on the
web!
Cmdr. Hoyt was the C.O. then. You may know me, Mike Brandies "Odie",
I was
the Gunnery Seaman under GMC Mond and GM1 Oakley. (These names
might sound
familiar) I'm now in the U.S. Army, E-6 and I have 3 years untill
I can
retire. I hope to hear from you!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It was great seeing some of the names of "Coasties" I searved
with on the
"Taney"! I was able to make contact with GM3
Jeff Harris and I am sending
him a "Revell" model of the "Taney"! (I'm looking into getting
some more)
Please post this on your web site. Thanks!
Mike "Odie" Brandies
26051 Blumfield
Roseville, MI 48066
(810) 443-4448
SsgEnigma@AOL.com
Thu, 18 May 2000 13:55:01
EDT
From:
USE2RR@aol.com Jim Zito BT2
Thanks for the memories. It's a rainy day in Chicago and I've
been visiting
the site. I served on the Taney from June 1951 to Jan. 1954.
I was discharged from Govt. Is. as BT2.
After I looked at all the pictures, etc., called an old shipmate of
mine,
John Allioto, and we reminisced about old
times. I've only stayed in touch
with a few of the guys over the years, but we are going to try to make
the
2000 reunion in Baltimore.
About two years ago, I visited the ship with my Wife and children,
I took
them down to the birthing compartment and showed the my rack.
Needless to say, a few tears were shed.
Keep up the good work and maybe I'll see you in October.
Subject: Marine Detachment
of the USCGC Taney 1945
Date: Fri, 2
Jun 2000 19:24:56 -0400
From:
gcarlson <gcarlson@brockport.edu>
My name is Ginger Macch Carlson.
My father, Lou Macchi, was one of two 2nd
LTs for a Marine Detachment that was assigned to the Taney in 1945.
His 80th
birthday is coming up this summer and I am putting together a memory
book for
him. I have some pictures taken during the Detachment's year
of island
hopping trying to catch up with the Taney and other ships as well as
a copy of the the
Detachment diary that was kept by the Detachment clerk. I would
like very,
very much to be able to include some current names and addresses of
surviving
Detachment members. I would appreciate any help you can give
me in getting in
contact with any surviving members of the detachment and so would like
to put
a notice out on your Website in the hopes that some of the unit members
or their
families will contact me. I am including the list of names (from
the Diary)
[SEE LIST UNDER 7 BELLS]
of the men assigned to the Detachment and the states they were from
in the hopes
that someone will see it and respond. Please email me at: gcarlson@brockport.edu
and I will respond ASAP. We are haveing a birthday party for
him July 8th and
I would like to include as many current names and addresses as possible.
s/Ginger
Subject: Crewmember
Date: Sun, 11
Jun 2000 20:42:29 -0400
From: Jerry
Besecker <jnbese04@intercom.net>
I was on the Taney's decommission crew. . I was glad to find a site dedicated to the Taney it brought back many memories I have of my time on board her. I have visited her twice in Baltimore, once with my family my little girls couldn't get over seeing my name still on the locker and rack. I'm sorry I will not attend this years reunion. I look forward to here from some of my old shipmates. Keep up the good work I love this page. Jerry D. Besecker
Subject:
Re: USS LANSDALE
Date:
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 16:26:40 -0400
From: "Charles
C. Wales" <cwales@bcn.net>
Ahoy, Vern, ahoy,
Thank you very much for informing us of your site. I have forwarded
this
information to our contact person, Anne Marie Allison.
She is the
daughter of a shipmate, Gunnersmate 1st Class Raymond Miller.
As you may know, myself and my shipmates are very indebted to the US
Coast Guard (Hooligan Navy), as both the ship's which rescued us were
USCG, the USS Menges DE 320and the USS Newell DE 322. The skipper
of
the Menges, Capt. F. W. McCabe and the
combat phtographer, Arthur Green
attended one of our reunions, and it was a pleasure to meet them both.
Following seas, Chuck
Charles C. Wales, Ensign, USN, Torpedo Officer, USS
Lansdale DD426
note: related story, and link USS LANSDALE under 5 bells
1st page--vern_toler
Subject: Former Taney
Shipmate
Date:
Fri, 14 Jul 2000 19:45:11 EDT
From:
JohnMMylett@aol.com
Funny how we always "come home"! My name is John Mylett
in New York.
I was aboard the Roger B straight out of cape may in '78. I'm
quite sure
there are many old shipmates who consider me a "kid" lol. One
highlight of
my time aboard Taney was going to Europe on a "cadet cruise" escorting
Eagle.
I left the Taney for RM School and was assigned to Vigorous out of
New
London. I specifically requested "Vig" because my brother before
me was a
highly regarded RM aboard Vig. One of my best pals aboard
the Vig at that
time was GM1 Charlie Mond. I visited
Taney in Baltimore a few years back and
found Charlies name on the "decom plaque". I wonder if
you know how I can
find "Charles Mond" he probably retired GMC or GMCS as he had
no desire
whatsoever to wear gold....lol Thanks
for your time Vern.
John Mylett
Subject: Taney designation
Date:
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 12:47:13 EDT
From: SCapob@aol.com
I was a radarman on the Taney when we invaded Okinawa
in April 1945.
I have collected literature on the Taney through the years.
When I was on the Taney it had the designation CG-37 painted
on the bow.
While looking over the literature I noticed that the Taney's
designation was
"WPG-37".
Question: Do you know what WPG stands for? I have researched
unsuccessfully.
I would appreciate any help you can offer.
Thank you very much--S. A. Capobianco
Windsor, Ct. 06095
Email: scapob @ aol.com
Subject: USCGCDuane
Date:
Wed, 26 Jul 2000 12:56:35 -0400
From:
"SHORT, DANA" <DANA_SHORT@fleet.com>
Hi, my name is Dana Short, and I am trying
to find information on the
USCGC Duane. My father (Harold
Short "shorty") served on that ship and is
hoping to find some type of website or grouping like that which you
have
created for your ship. I visited your webpage (GREAT JOB) and
saw my
fathers ship listed but there was no way to click on it for the detailed
history as it mentioned to do. If you could be of any help of
providing me
with any information or a place that I may link to research the Duane,
I
would be extremely grateful....Thank you so very much in advance for
your
help....:) Sincerely, Dana
Date: 1 Aug 00 09:02:13 MDT
From: Scott
Keenan <scott_keenan@usa.net>
Dear Sir,
My grandfather, Dr. James Hundley, served
aboard the Taney
during the Okinawan Campaign as one of the ship's surgeons. I
have inherited
all of his USCG and USPHS memories. These include some really
exciting
pictures of the Taney in action. He also wrote a diary of this
campaign. If these
items would be helpful in any way, I can have the pictures scanned
and
also can copy the diary.
I never knew this ship's glorious history and extensive contribution
to our nations national security.
It's fascinating! I am also happy to know that she is berthed in Baltimore,
I would like to see her some day.
Sincerely, Scott Keenan
Date:
Thu, 03 Aug 2000 11:10:46 -0400
From:
Dennis W Benefield <Dennis.W.Benefield@dupontpharma.com>
Just happened on the Taney site.
I served on Her 1958 to January of 1959 as an ET2.
Dennis Benefield dwbenefield@yahoo.com
Subject: SHIPMATES
Date:
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:06:56 EDT
From:
WGmc72@gateway.net
I WAS A CREW MEMBER ABOARD THE USCGC TANEY FROM FEBRUARY, 1965 TO JUNE
1966
WHEN I WAS TRANSFERRED TO LORAN STATION PORT CLARENCE, AK. I
WAS AN SK3 AT
THE TIME, AND PUBLISHED THE SHIP'S NEWSPAPER (FORGOT THE NAME), I THINK
IT
WAS THE TANEY TIMES. CAPTAIN SHERMAN K. FRICK
WAS THE C.O., AND SK1 SCHOTT
WAS MY BOSS. EVEN THOUGH IT WAS 35 YEARS AGO, I STILL REMEMBER
ALOT OF THE
TIMES WE HAD.
LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.
BILL HORN
Date: Tue,
15 Aug 2000 19:26:13 -0700 (PDT)
From:
Daniel Bartley <dlbart536@yahoo.com>
Hi Vern, my name is Dan Bartley I'm from Lehman
Pa.
and I was a crew member of the Taney from oct 1975 to
feb. 1977 we pulled ocean weather station hotel in the
north atlantic and in 1976 found ourselfs in Gitmo
Cuba. I was a fireman in the engin room under MKCM
Kenny Arrikawa the co was cmdr
J.J. Wicks then cmdr
Moran. I just found your web site by chance
and
couldn't believe it I'm very pleased . The Taney is
always in my memory I was very young and made a lot of
friends and I would like to find out how some of them
are any info would be great. please put me on your
mailing list, and e-mail me if you would. THANKS hope
to hear from you
Dan BARTLEY BM1
Subject: Item to donate
Date:
Tue, 15 Aug 2000 22:26:17 -0400
From:
oldsalt26@juno.com
Dear sir my name is William A. Lewis I am a retired CWO I served
on the
TANEY from July 1959 to Oct 1962. I have a quite of few photo
and other
items I would like to donate to the museum but I have been insuccesful
in
reaching any body at the mmuseum could you help me. mMy email
is
oldsalt26@juno.com. Would like any info or heldp you might give
me.
Willaim S Lewis
CWO3\
U>S> Coast Guard Ret.
Subject: taney
Date:
Thu, 17 Aug 2000 11:13:27 -0400
From:
david provins <telstar057@libcom.com>
MY NAME IS DAVID G. PROVINS AND WOULD LIKE SOME ASSISTANCE IF IT IS AVAILABLE. RECENTLY VISITED INNER HARBOR IN MD. I WAS VERY MUCH IMPRESSED WITH THE SHIPS AND THEIR HISTORY. I ALSO BUILD RC PLANES AND BOATS. I AM UNABLE TO LOCATE COAST GUARD CUTTER PLANS FOR BUILDING AND WOULD LIKE TO CONSTRUCT THE TANEY IN RC ELECTRIC. AS USUAL, THE KIDS TOOK PICTURES OF THE DOLPHINS AND EVERYTHING ELSE EXCEPT THE SHIPS. ARE THERE PICTURES OF THE TANEY FROM FOUR SIDES WITH USCG STRIPING? IF SO, I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE HAVING THEM. ALSO, ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH TWO SISTER SHIPS MOORED IN THE INNER HARBOR. THEY WOULD BE AMPHIB-ASSAULT SHIPS AND I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THEIR NAMES. I MAY HAVE SERVED ON ONE OF THEM. IF YOU HAVE TIME, VERN, I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU AND I CAN BE CONTACTED AT telstar057@libcom.com. DAVID
Date:
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 17:50:00 -0700
Jim
McMurry <jmcmurry@mediatonic.com>
Served aboard Taney from March 85 to December 85, transferred off when
we went to Gtmo for REFTRA. Went to ST "A" school. During this short
time onboard was part of the largest drug bust on the east coast at the
time (I think it was around 120 tons of dope)
Jim McMurry
Date:
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 16:59:30 -0700
From:
"Edward L. Glazebrook" <nexus@lightspeed.net>
Please add me to the e-mail list.
I served on the Taney from August of 1970 to about August of 1972.
I would be very much
interested in hearing about all that goes on regarding the Taney.
Thanks Ed Glazebrook. nexus@lightspeed.net
From: EdShort9@aol.com
| Block address
Date:
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 21:31:57 EDT
My father was Richard M. Short. He
enlisted in the USCG in
August and was a crew member of the Taney at Pearl Harbor. He
vividly
recalled the events of the day because he had just came off of
shore patrol.
Unfortunately, my father was not a "joiner" and did not keep
in touch with
his shipmates despite the fact he spent 20 years in the service, retiring
in 1961 as an AKC. His hometown was Fallon, Nevada.
He passed away two days ago in the Coatseville, Pennsylvania VA Hospital
and
will be buried in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
If you haver any records which mention my father, I would appreciate
it if
you could share them.
Thanks, Ed Short
Date: Wed,
13 Sep 2000 09:45:38 -0400
From:
Bob Thornton <rthorn1@email.msn.com>
Just finished viewing your site on the Taney.
It's fantastic, can't describe it any other way. I served aboard the Taney's
sister
ship, the Campbell as an Radioman. Only wish the Campbell could have
been saved like the Taney instead of meeting her fate
at the bottom of the Pacific off of Hawaii. Have just finished researching
the history of the Campbell from laying the keel until
her demise. I get choked up every time I read about her. My wife and
I are planning to drive up from Florida next September
to PA. and really want to stop off and see the Taney. I know it's not
the Campbell but I'm sure the feeling will still me the same.
Keep up the good work and good luck on your reunion.....it sound great
what has been planned.
Sincerely,
Bob Thornton
Former U.S.C.G. RM3
Date:
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 13:30:34 -0500
From:
"D. KING" <dking188970@prodigy.net>
MKC DOYLE L KING RET. 1968
TO 1970 ON TANEY AS
A MM2. LIVE NOW IN OKLAHOMA.
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 14:25:50
EDT
From:
Mugwump7777@aol.com
I was aboard the Taney for Operation Troll a secret mission for the
atomic
energy commission in 1955 after the Hydrogen tests at Enewitok
and Bikini. The
cruise took about a year and we measured radiation levels all over
the North and
South Pacific from the East China Sea to Borneo. Would be interested
in any
contacts with present or past crew members. We had a ships newspaper
and radio station
Tripe for the Masses - and KREW respectively. Would be interested
in contact
with any old Coasties. Larry J. Jones,
Retired, RM2, since 1960.
Tue, 3 Oct 2000 15:58:56
-0700
From:
"Dull, David" <David.Dull@schwab.com>
I was an RM1 aboard the CGC Taney in 1976 - 1977. We did
patrols on Ocean
Station Hotel during that time. My permanent email address is
qkstart@ix.netcom.com <mailto:qkstart@ix.netcom.com> .
David R. Dull
Subject:
UGS-38
Date:
Fri, 6 Oct 2000 01:51:01 -0700
From: Gene
<genol@coho.net>
I ran across the Taney site, and was reminded of my experiences
in April and May 1944 in the Mediterranean. I was aboard DE-159
Laning at commissioning in August '43 and remained a crewmember
through Laning's five
convoy voyages across the Atlantic, and onward till Nov '45.
We were part of convoy UGS-38 screen--right up front--on 20
April '44 when the Luftwaffe came calling. I was manning surface
radar when SS Paul Hamilton disintegrated from a torpedo strike
and lit up the area for the rest of the
first-wave torpedo bombers.
Also recall Destroyer Landsdale being sunk with DE-321 Mosley
assisting and
later losing her stern to an acoustic torpedo during the return
trip, GUS-38, when
sister- ship Fechteler DE-157 was sunk by U-967 on 5 May.
Anyway, where I am going with this is, I understand it was Coastguardsman
Green who was responsible for a photographic account of much
of the action we
witnessed. I read of his passing in your web site. I would
have enjoyed
meeting with him.
I received a plain paper copy of SS Hamilton explosion from Laning
shipmate
Bob Jones but it is not of a quality to install in a USS Laning
web site I am
working on. I don't have a source for that image off Navy
archival prints and would like
to find a digital image that could be transmitted to me by email
or on a floppy disk.
Among any other common interests we may share could you lend me a hand
in my
search?
Gene Lovegren USN
Beaverton, OR 97008
USS Laning DE-159/APD-55 [CONVERSION IN '44]
503-350-1815
Date:
Mon, 9 Oct 2000 19:35:59 -0700
From:
Kenneth R Groat <ihavenofriends@juno.com>
GREETINGS TANEY REFUGEE'S!!!!! I was incarcerated aboard
the Taney
from June 77 to May 78. It's hard to believe it's been nearly
a quarter
of a century. I have some good memories, but I remember a lot of bad
things too. No Liberty, racial tension, bad food, noisy berthing areas,
and low moral. I guess the summation of all these factors led up to
that
fatal night when I attacked the Captains stateroom door with a fire
axe!!! I would like exchange "war stories" from some of the other guy's
on the boat at that time.
Ken Groat
ihavenofriends@juno.com
Date:
Mon, 16 Oct 2000 10:04:56
-0400
From:
"Cowan, Everett M." <ECowan@verizoncsi.com>
Everett M. Cowan (USCGC Taney - 1976-78) (QM3/2)
I was (along with Capt
Moran) a member of the last Weather Station that the Coast Guard ever
manned. Weather Station Hotel. I retired (CWO2 Bosn) in
1997 after 21
years of service to the Coast Guard.
Everett M. Cowan MCSE
Security Planner
Verizon Connected Solutions, Inc.
(410)238-6410
Date:
Thu, 12 Oct 2000 22:32:33 EDT
From:
John Tuten <johntutenjr@hotmail.com>
I served aboard the Taney as a Coast Guard Academy cadet.
I am trying to find Blueprints or plans to
help me build a radio controled model of the Taney.
Respectfully,
John Tuten
_________________________________________________________________________
Date: Mon,
23 Oct 2000 16:30:01 -0400
From:
Dewey Regan <delta61@earthlink.net>
My neighbor was aboard the Taney at Okinawa,
WWII. His name is
James Washington Clark.
Dewey P. Regan, USAF, Ret. (E-8)
Date: Fri,
27 Oct 2000 22:45:40 EDT
From:
ETrott9804@aol.com
: I served on the Taney for a short time in
the San Francisco area in
1956. I took 3 Weather Patrols on the Taney and then I
got off and went to
small boats where I stayed for 3 years. I am now retired and
live in
Portland, Oregon. the Taney still has a soft spot in my heart
and always will.
Edward A. Trott
Portland, Oregon 97203-1567
Date:
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 21:17:21 -0800
From:
Jim Drush <ra@mlode.com>
James Larry Drush SO1
On board he Taney for 2 tours. First in 1960 and second in 1964
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 16:17:45 -0500
Dewey Regan
<delta61@earthlink.net>
James W. Clark was
assigned to the Taney in 1944 and reported aboard while
she was in Brooklyn Naval Yard. He was on the Taney for two convoys
to
Bizerte before she was refitted at Boston Naval Yard, winter of '44.
He was
aboard the Taney until she returned to Charleston, South Carolina in
1946
where he was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. Jim was a Coxswain
3rd Class
at time of discharge. His current address is:
James W. Clark
Port Richey, FL
Mon, 13 Nov 2000 05:30:49
EST
From: Elliehsc@aol.com
Want to thank you for letting us celebrate the Taney
Reunion. It was a
beautiful experience and my Husband's dream come true to see his ship.
Say
hello to Linda from us, and thank her for the Anniversary Cake too.
The night before returning to Chicago I got very
ill at the Red Roof Inn
near the airport. They called 911 had a ambulance trip and three
stay stay
in Glen Burnie Hospital. Said it was heart failure, had to say
there three
days.
On the return home unable to walk on or off the
plane and got worst.
Back to Hospital at home with another eight day stay in there.
Visiting
nurses and daily shots, it was horrible. Still can't walk as
my legs are
weak. But getting stronger every day. I am a Classic.
Anyway thank you for all your hard work, we appreciated
it.
Eleanor & Richard
Gorecki, of Illinois
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 22:38:22 EDT
From:
ETrott9804@aol.com
I served on the Taney in the San Fransisco Area and made 3 Weather
Cruise. Then got off.
This was in 1956. I would like
to get the book that was writen about the Taney, so could you please give
me the Information as to how I can buy the Book.
Edward A. Trott
Portland, Or.
"M. Bratton" <mbratton@earthlink.net>
Marc Bratton, RM2 1966-67
I was an RM2 on the Taney 1966-67,
pulling an Ocean Station Victor/Japan tour, a couple of Ocean Station Novembers
and the SAR operation to locate Gen.
Stillwell's downed aircraft for which Taney was on-scene commander.
Fri, 28 May 1999 16:04:11
-0700
From:
Jim Drush <ra@mlode.com>
My name is James Larry Drush, when I was on the Taney I was know as
Larry Drush. I was a sonorman. I did two tours. The first in1960
and again in 1964.
Ocean station November, San Diego, and Alaska right after the title
wave and the Angelo Petre rescue are in my memory banks.Would like to hear
form anyone? s/Jim Drush
rom: Gene <genol@coho.net>
DE-152 Peterson was manned by USCG and I understand its namesake was
medal
of honor winner. Are you aware if its history. Am attaching
two images.
Tue, 19 Dec 2000 19:48:32
+0000
From:
azskip@att.net
I am a former Taney sailor, 1949/1950.Would like to be
added to your list.Please reply to azskip@att.net
Via Con Dios Skip Clarke
Subject:
Jack Rittichier, USCGC & Site Link
Date:
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 14:40:51 EST
From:
SkylinerFan@aol.com
I have just come from your site "The Crew of the USCGS Taney" and I
must say
I was impressed and enlightened by the content. Members of the
US Coast
Guard indeed a stand-up group and are well deserving of all praise
and honor.
You did a wonderful job with the site and I have it bookmarked.
Lt. Jack C. Ritticher, Vietnam, was mentioned on one of your pages.
Jack is
one of my 5 adopted POW/MIA's. Having lived through the Vietnam
War, where
my (ex) husband and many family members and friends served proudly,
I can
assure you I take the matter of our POW/MIA's extremely serious.
Some came
home bearing emotional and/or physical the scars of war, and, some
now walk
with God. I have nothing but the utmost respect for each
and every one of
our service men and women who serve our country in war and peace.
Until today, I had been searching in vain to find additional information
of
Lt. Jack C. Rittichier who, sadly, was the first member of the Coast
Guard to
lose his life in Vietnam.
With your permission, I would be honored and grateful to add your verbiage
regarding Lt. Rittichier to my honor page for him, complete with
acknowledgement to you and a link back to your website.
For you to view, I have incorportated it in my site. If you disapprove
or do
not wish any part of your information on Lt. Rittichier to appear on
my page,
I will honor your wishes and remove it immediately.
The URL for my honor page for Lt. Jack C. Rittichier is as follows:
http://www.angelcities.com/members/skylinerfan/page2d.html
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Happy Holidays.
Blessings to you!
Skyliner Fan (Jeannie)
For: WO Wade Ellen, 1st Lt. Everett McPherson,
Mjr. Robert Brown, Lt. Victor Buckley, Lt. Jack Rittichier
http://www.angelcities.com/members/skylinerfan/index.html
United We Stand....Divided We Fall!
Lest We Forget!
Mon, 25 Dec 2000 15:13:52
EST
From: ChowChowsR4Me@aol.com
My father was on the Roger B. Taney in 1946. He would like to
be put on your
list to be notified of any events or information related to the Taney.
You
can e-mail me back with any information you might need to notify him.
Thank
you.
Date: Tue,
26 Dec 2000 08:56:29 -0500
From: Michael
Watt <mwatt@longisland.com>
My father-in-law, John "Jack" Greaney, served
on the Taney during World War
II. He plans on learning more about the Internet this year (2001) and
I
figured I would use what he could learn about the Taney as the carrot
that
finally gets to spring for the computer he needs. Please send the URLs
of
any other sites regarding the Taney that you feel are worth checking
out.
In the meanwhile, please put me on your mailing list and I will make
sure
he gets any Taney updates. Until he gets his own computer, that is.
For what it is worth, I enjoy hearing about the Taney and I am working
to
make sure my sons, Jack's grandchildren, understand and appreciate
the
sacrifices their grandfather and the men aboard the Taney made for
the good
of this country.
Regards,
Michael Watt
Director & Chief Information Officer
* www.LongIsland.com
Long Island's Most Popular Web Site
47 Mall Drive
INVISION.COM, Inc.
Commack, NY 11725
631-543-1000 ext. 249
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:10:38
EST
From:
CaryKlug@aol.com
I was stationed on the Taney in 1978 for a year, I was a gunnersmate. Thanks for the website, it brought back a lot of memories.
Cary Klug
Subject: U-175
Date:
Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:41:00 -0800
From:
Geno <usslaning@coho.net>
Thought you might enjoy this site & info.
http://www.nara.gov/nara/nn/nns/ww2photo.html
61. "Coast Guardsmen on the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spencer
watch the explosion of a depth
charge which blasted a Nazi U-boat's hope of breaking into the center
of a
large convoy." Sinking of U-175. WO Jack January, April 17, 1943. 26-G-1517.
(ww261.jpg)
151. "Two Coast Guard-manned LST's open their great jaws in the surf
that
washes on Leyte Island beach, as soldiers strip down and build sandbag
piers out to the ramps to speed up
unloading operations." 1944.26-G-3738. (ww2151.jpg)
191. "Two enlisted men of the ill-fated U.S. Navy aircraft carrier LISCOME
BAY, torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in the Gilbert Islands, are
buried at sea from the deck of a Coast
Guard-manned assault transport."
Subject: grandfather
served
Date:
Thu, 4 Jan 2001 23:49:33 EST
From:
Flytierjjj@aol.com
My grandfather, Carl J. Allan, was on theTaney
the day Pearl Harbor was
attacked. He has been to a couple of the reunions, but if you
are looking
for information I could put you in contact with him. . .
Jeff Justice
Subject: ship reference
Date:
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 21:20:02 -0500
From: Mike and
Kelly Ashey <gsmodels@nettally.com>
My name is Mike Ashey and I am a scale model builder. I am looking for any reference material, especially photos on the Roger B.Taney as she appeared on December 7th, 1941 for a modeling project. Can you help me?
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 23:02:27 EST
From:
Gaskill630@aol.com
Please add my name to the Taney e-mail list.
Jack P. Gaskill - gaskill630@aol.com
Subject: Taney crewmember
Date:
Sun, 14 Jan 2001 20:40:05 EST
From:
BNOHIO2@aol.com
>From SN Brian K.(Rocky)
McLaughlin : Wanted to say hello to former
shipmates. Served on Taney 85-decom. time. Remember many
hours
on the helm of Taney during calm and brutally rough seas. Escourting
a tug
back to Jacksonville with the "Mother load". Still have
pics. stowed away
in collection somewhere. Flo playing his guitar in the dry-storage
area late
at night. Cockroaches infesting the galley, doing mess-cook
duty. Busting
fishermen with huge lobsters I will never see again....Trying to speak
a
foreign language and resorting to sign language instead....
Thorton and Besecker where are
you guys? Hope your O.k. ?
Take care...the Rock. P.s. I ll send
Moses after ya :-) Thanks Vern!
Mon, 15 Jan 2001 15:23:45 -0800
Anna Wikander <russanna@earthlink.net>
Hi Vern,
Russ
Wikander reporting. I look forward for Taney E mail!
--- Anna Wikander
-
Sun, 21 Jan 2001 23:00:18
EST
From:
Elliehsc@aol.com
My husband wants to know the dates of next year's Reunion of the Taney?
Hope
you are fine.
Thanks,
Richard and Ellie Gorecki from Illinois
E-Mail: Elliehsc@AOL.com
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 10:43:23 -0800
Wallace Boskoff <boskoffw@iopener.net>
I came aboard after landing at pearl. Com. Olson was
skipper. Went south to pick up
"dept. of int. colonists" Howland, Baker, Enderberry,
etc.
Is anybody still out there ?
Wally Boskoff
boskoffw@iopener.com
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 07:30:52
-0600
From:
maggie <mussel@gulftel.com>
ello. I am wondering if the ship is named
after Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, and if so, do you know if
there are any written biographies on him? Also, why was the ship
named after him? I'd appreciate
hearing back from you. Thanks. Maggie
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 10:43:17 -0800
Dave <davesand@1stconnect.com>
Dave Sanders
Taney 63-66
<acoldbeer@yahoo.com>
Clint Phillips
USCG, 13/67 - 01/71
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 15:23:13 -0800
Duck9309@aol.com
Thanks for the info about the Taney. Although I was not stationed
aboard
that ship, I did have the opportunity to visit it while in Baltimore
recently.
Will apprecite any news of that ship whenever available.
I was a radio operator in WW2 attending radio operator school
in Atlantic
City for six months, finished with rand of RM3/c. My orders from A/City
were
for fleet P.O, N.Y to go to Europe. Instead, I was sent to air
station, St. Pete Fl., then to
Boston to go aboard the PF USS Shreveport for South Pacific.
By that time,
my discharge points were accumulated for release ftom CG. in 1946.
The CG was under the Navy during that period and operated many LST's
, anti
sub patrols,and landing crafts during invasions, all with about 171000
personell. Most of that credit went to the Navy, I understand.
That's
another story. I have some fond memories and adventure.
Keep the emails coming....thanks,
Robert (Don) Bass
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 16:03:20 -0800
From:
jim mcmurry <jim@mediatonic.com>
Jim Drush <ra@mlode.com>
I was on the Taney
from 1985 to 1985 (short period of 9 months or so) then went off to Sonar
school, leaving from Gtmo.
Very fond memories of her, blue death, green death, etc (I was a deckie)
and of our BMC who had a large beard and belly,
whom I saw a couple of years later, sans beard, and thin as a stick...
he was a CWO at that point.
James McMurry
Jim Drush wrote:
My name is James Larry Drush, when I was on the Taney I was know as Larry Drush. I was a sonorman. I did two tours. The first in 1960 and again in 1964. Ocean station November, San Diego, and Alaska right after the title wave and the Angelo Petre rescue are in my memory banks. Would like to hear form anyone? Jim Drushra@mlode.com
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:17:46 -0800
Joy Starks <starks@netnitco.net>
Delbert Leon Montgomery
Ship's Photographer
Taney Veteran World War II
Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:18:01 -0800
WLEGGE1@aol.com
Great job on the Website. However, when and where is the next reunion?
Please add my name to the email list. I was the 1st LT on the decom
crew.
Currently in the CG Reserves.
CDR Jeff Bauer USCGR
Taney Jan78 to Jun80
Date:
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 19:35:12 EST
From:
LP1Jason@aol.com
Hi All, just sending a quick note to see if
anyone else on the list served
aboard the Taney from Feb78 to Jun80. I spent those 30 or so months
in CIC
(RD2).
Paul K. Harbourt
Thanks Chris, I look forward to seeing if any of my old shipmates are
online.
Jan78 to Jun80. Paul K. Harbourt RD2
Mon, 29 Jan 2001 10:57:55 -0800
Bill Lange <blange@hsonline.net>
I am Bill lange, one of the "locals"
from Hawaii that the C.G. enlisted in Hawaii in 1940. I was aboard
for the biggest part of 1940 and was trnsfered a 125 ftr.
C.G.C. Reliance. I made career of the C.G. and retired in 1961 as a GMC.
aloha
Bill Lange
Gene Lovegren, [USN Jan '42 to Jan '46
aboard USS Barker DD-213 and USS
Laning DE-159/APD-55] can now be reached at usslaning@dsl-only.net
about
forthcoming Laning web site activities and other Navy stuff of value.
Will advise of USS Laning web location as soon as possible. Please
have
patience; it's coming.
Old Friends & Fellow Veterans --
The USS Laning DE-159/APD-55/LPR-55 internet site under construction
for
some time is now a fledgling reality. From this point it will
grow. It
eventually will tell of its history as a convoy escort to the Mediterranean
including the eventful UGS-38 & GUS-38 convoys, centered on two
great losses
in 1944, and the escort's part in it. It will be under construction
for as
long as there is a historical legacy to reveal. Have a look at
this modest
beginning but don't stray too far. Updates will occur regularly.
http://members.dsl-only.net/~usslaning/
H. Eugene [Gene] Lovegren USN 1/'42 to 1/46. Radarman 3/c at separation
Web author [with the aid of son Richard J. Lovegren]
You can reach me at usslaning@dsl-only.net
Sat, 10 Feb 2001 00:10:07
-0500 (EST)
From:
DON1TOO@webtv.net
My name is Donald E.Brooks,I
served on the Taney from Oct.1980
until Dec.1981.My rank was fireman third class.My duties
were in the
engineroom as the number one throttleman.I was also striking for damage
controlman.MY other duties while I served onboard the Taney were as
follows,fire fighting,rescue swimmer during search&rescue operations.
While my tour on the Taney was brief it was
very memorable for
instance:upon reporting for duty the first time we were dispatched
to
conduct a search and rescue mission into the eye of Hurricane
Jean,(10-80),to assist an ocean going tug boat that lost its steering.I
also had the oppertunity to particapate in one of the largest drug
seisures in the Taney's history. I was also onboard to participate
in
the Cadet summer cruise of 1981. The trip took us across the North
Atlantic on a three month tour of Europe.
I wished that my career in the Coast Guard
had not been so brief as
it was my hope to make a career of the service.
Thank you for allowing me to share my brief
but memorable
experience with you.
Sincerely Yours,
Donald Edward Brooks
P.S.DON1TOO@webtv.net
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 20:44:23
EST
From: Chile2cold@aol.com
I purchased a Samoan Kava bowl which was inscribed "Aquired during
the
11th
degree equotorial expidition", made by
the U.S.S. Taney (CG) or (GG). If you
know anything about the time this was please contact me.
Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
R J Plante
Sat, 10 Mar 2001 21:27:51
EST
From:
DrPBolger@aol.com
Dear Vern I had an UNCLE JOHN V.BOLGER
WHO
WAS SERVING ON THE CUTTER TANEY
ATN STATEN Island the night of the Morro Castle disaster off
Jersey.The
inquiry indicated thye Taney was not ready, arrived late and without
proper
crew. Check this out. E-mail drpbolger@aol.com
Thu, 22 Mar 2001 23:51:13
EST
From:
WADyson@aol.com
Greetings from Miami, Florida. By a strange twist
of chance, I stumbled
across your web site completely by accident.
As a brand new ENS/LTJG I sailed aboard TANEY as my first ship during
mid-79
through mid-81 while it was homeported in Portsmouth, VA. Probably
the most
notable national event we were involved in during that time was the
1980 mass
exodus/Cuban boatlift into south Florida. As the Public Affairs
Officer
during most of my time aboard, I saved a few interesting articles I
will dig
out, type up and email to you if you'd like.
By the way... Is Garret Conklin by chance
related to my 1979 USCG Academy
classmate Chris Conklin?
I am looking forward to reviewing your TANEY homepage information.
If you
don't already have some, I may even be able to scan in some photos
and send
them to you.
Have a fine Coast Guard day!
LCDR Bill Dyson
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 14:56:53
EDT
From:
JBURD1600@aol.com
REQUEST FOR PRE WW2 INFO.
My name is Jon Burdett. I have been
building a postal history collection of
warships at Pearl Harbor 12/07/41. This includes a ship cancel
dated BEFORE
1942, and a photo of the ship. Of the 101 ships there that day,
80 were big
enough to have postal facilities. I have 77 of them. However
the Taney is
not one of them. Try as I have for several years, I have been unable
to
obtain an envelope, with a Taney cancellation. Do you know of
anyone who
could help me? I would prefer a date of pre-42...but any would
do as I know
the Taney is the same that was at Pearl, and not a renamed or new ship.
I
have had a photo for many years...also seeking a signature from
anyone on the
ship 12/07/41. This has become an extensive collection,
with which I hope to
honor those who were there, by displaying at major stamp shows.
Thanks, Jon
J BURD1600@aol.com
Subject: Taney crewmembers
Date:
Wed, 11 Ap